Sheridan Police Select New Sergeant Chanele Beacham Win a $25

Vol. 02 No. 09
March 2012
Sheridan Renewed Through
Redevelopment Agency
Circulation: 2,980
Meet Council Member
Chanele Beacham
Long term might be an understatement in
regards to Council Member Chanele
Beacham’s tenure in the City of Sheridan as
Beacham was born in Sheridan. In actuality,
when Beacham was born the area was still
referred to as Fort Logan and this is the town
title recorded on her birth certificate.
Beacham’s three children are the fifth generation of the same family to graduate from
Sheridan Public Schools. When attending
Sheridan Middle School, it came to
Beacham’s attention that she and her father
had been educated by some of the same teachers. Her aunt, Sherol Roy Adams provided 35
years of service to Sheridan Middle School.
In 1963, Becham’s grandfather, Bob
Doolan, moved a home onto a vacant piece of
property he purchased on South King Street.
He then constructed another home next door.
Both of these homes were eventually sold. In
A comprehensive five-step process was implemented by the Sheridan Police 1996, Beacham bought back her childhood
Department resulting in the selection of Keith Lane as the new Sheridan Police residence and returned to the Fort Logan area.
Sergeant. “Scoring was extremely close and, given the opportunity, all five of the can- Beacham has resided in every ward in the
didates would have served the City well in this supervisory role,” states Police Chief, City. Her grandfather was not the only conMark Campbell. “The five-step process was designed to measure the skills and abili- struction specialist in the family. Rob Roy,
Beacham’s great uncle, built the community
ties needed for a sergeant in a modern law enforcement agency.”
A major key in determining the right candidate related to the additional supervisory swimming pool that until recently was
responsibilities that are performed by police sergeants. Therefore, the five-step process utilized cooperatively by Sheridan Schools
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had a significant focus on these skills. The five applicants provided an outline of their
experience, accomplishments and any special education or training, plus a summary of their
thoughts as to why they were the best candidate for the sergeant position. They were supplied
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with a text book, published by the International City/County Managers
City Council Work Session
Association, on effective supervisory practices and attended a two-day class
Wed. March 7, 6:30 p.m.
on the subject. After the class, a written test was given.
CANDO Meeting
In an effort to observe their managerial skills in a situational
Fri., March 9, 8-9 a.m.
environment, a role play scenario from the International Association of
Chiefs of Police Leadership in Policing Organization’s training program
City Council Meeting
was utilized to simulate a circumstance in which the sergeant needed to
Wed., March 14, 7 p.m.
counsel a subordinate. Outside law enforcement professionals played the
Coffee with Council @ Panera Bread
subordinate role assisting in the authenticity of the process. Candidates also engaged with
Sat., March 17, 9-10 a.m.
a panel of evaluators in an oral question and answer session regarding supervision and manCity Council Work Session
agement techniques.
Tue., March 20, 6:30 p.m.
Police sergeants are often called upon to make presentations in a public venue and
therefore the candidates were asked to communicate information from their own
Sheridan Housing Authority
written plan developed to meet
City Council Meeting
a challenge tied to a current
Sheridan Redevelopment Agency
Wed., March 28, 6:30 p.m.
Learn more on page 8
continued on page 2
Early in the new millennium, a vision was conceived by Sheridan City leadership to
transform an otherwise blighted area into a vibrant community center offering services
and amenities not currently available within City boundaries. A 135-acre site along the
west side of S. Santa Fe Dr. between Hampden and Oxford Avenues was identified.
Leadership established a partnership with a national developer to bring this vision to
reality. In 2003, the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency (SRA)
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Sheridan Police Select New Sergeant
Win a $25 Chili’s Gift Card!
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Sheridan News / March 2012
Meet Chanele Beacham, continued from front page
and South Suburban Parks & Recreation.
In 2002, Beacham was appointed to a
Ward 2 position, following the election
recall, and served in this capacity until 2005.
She was reelected in 2005 serving until 2009.
In 2011, Beacham again asked the voters to
support her leadership to make positive
changes in the community. “The City is now
in a better financial position and can expend
Council Member Ward 2 some funds to repair streets and improve
Chanele Beacham
neighborhoods.”
cbeachum@ci.sheridan.co.us
Another program that upgrades neighborhoods, one residence at a time, is Help for Homes. Beacham is
a recipient of Help for Homes funds and strongly encourages
Sheridan residents to apply. “A Brothers Redevelopment representative came to my home for a complete assessment prioritizing
health, safety and sanitary related issues. The new kitchen faucet,
toilet and front door that were installed were not flimsy. The fixtures were of good quality and all the work was completed in three
days.” Beacham was also pleased that all the old, worn out fixtures
were removed and disposed of properly. Beacham reminds residents that, “This is not a loan program. The agreed upon project is
completed to the homeowner’s satisfaction and all improvements
are paid for in full by the Help for Homes program.” If you have
questions about Help for Homes, Beacham is pleased to provide
assistance. You can contact her at cbeacham@ci.sheridan.co.us or
303-781-9118.
If you would like to meet Beacham in person, attend a
Sheridan City Council meeting. These meetings are open to the
public and are held at 7 pm, the second and fourth Wednesdays of
each month, in City Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. For more information, visit the City web site at www.ci.sheridan.co.us.
City of Sheridan
4101 S. Federal Blvd. • Sheridan, Colorado 80110
Phone: 303-762-2200 • Fax: 303-438-3398
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-762-2200
City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-438-3306
Sheridan Celebrates Committee . .303-762-0083
Sheridan COP Shop . . . . . . . . . . . .303-761-8500
Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-762-2204
Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-762-2222
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-762-2234
Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . .303-738-3237
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-438-3224
Reserve Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-438-3257
Police Administration . . . . . . . . . .303-438-3230
Victim’s Assistance Unit . . . . . . .303-438-3342
Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-738-1098
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New Police Sergeant, continued from front page
Sheridan issue. The written plan and public presentation
addressed the issue of a new route for the Sheridan Celebrates
Parade. Another panel of unbiased observers was assembled to
evaluate these presentations.
To maximize objectivity, many individuals were involved in
the evaluation process including experienced professionals from
other law enforcement agencies, officers from the Sheridan
Police Department and community members that interact with the
City of Sheridan. In all the steps of the process, validated rating
sheets were used so that the final selection was impartial and corroborated.
In the end, Keith Lane was chosen to be the next Sheridan
Police Sergeant. Lane has been employed in the law enforcement
field for 15 years. Before moving to Colorado in 2009, Lane lived
in Ohio and worked for the State of Ohio University of Toledo
Police Department for 13 years, 8 of which he was in the position
of sergeant. Lane shares, “I will use my previous experience as a
sergeant to do my very best for the people of Sheridan and my
coworkers in the Sheridan Police Department.” Lane expresses
abundant gratitude to the City of Sheridan for assisting in his
transition to Colorado from Ohio and to all those who supported
him through the selection process.
If you would like to learn more about the Sheridan Police
Department visit www.ci.sheridan.co.us or call 303-762-2234.
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Mayor
Dallas Hall
Council Member Ward 1
Cliff Mueller
Council Member Ward 1
Landau de Laguna
dhall@ci.sheridan.co.us
cmueller@ci.sheridan.co.us
ldelaguna@ci.sheridan.co.us
Council Member Ward 2
Charles West
Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 3 Council Member Ward 3
Chanele Beacham
Ernie Camacho
Tara Beiter-Fluhr
cwest@ci.sheridan.co.us
cbeachum@ci.sheridan.co.us ecamacho@ci.sheridan.co.us tbeiter-fluhr@ci.sheridan.co.us
March 2012 / Sheridan News
Redevelopment Agency, continued from front page
was created. The SRA is similar to a metro district collecting tax
revenue to establish the public infrastructure required to support
large scale development such as roads, traffic signals, utilities,
water lines, sewer lines and so on. Revenue bonds, loans purchased by investors, were issued in 2007 to fund the infrastructure improvements and in 2008, the River Point shopping area
was born.
This unique redevelopment posed significant challenges
because the redevelopment area had been used as a landfill from
1962 to 1977. Much of the decomposing garbage needed to be
hauled away and extensive stabilization was required before
construction could begin. The redevelopment site was classified as
a blighted area, including land that was contaminated by low concentrations of methane and gasoline. The SRA had to take much
care to protect the public and ensure that all appropriate mitigations
were in compliance including Environmental Protection Agency
requirements. Today, each of the River Point buildings has a vapor
mitigation plan to deal with any potential noxious fumes.
Additional challenges included the relocation or elimination
of existing businesses operating within redevelopment boundaries. The SRA initiated a procedure to safeguard these business
owners and make certain that fair and reasonable compensation
was given to all companies involved. An objective appraiser
evaluated the properties including the land, the building(s) and
all the interior furnishings determining fair payment. The business owner reviewed the appraisal and had the opportunity to
declare any extenuating factors in the presence of a hearing officer who made the final decision. In almost all cases the matter
was settled outside of any court proceedings.
Today, the SRA has three revenue sources: sales tax increment, the public improvement fee (PIF), and property tax increment. The sales tax will continue to fund the SRA until the bonds
are repaid. After this time the sales tax will go directly into City
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treasuries. The PIF is a temporary fee that is likely to be eliminated after the bonds are repaid. The property tax increment monies
are the difference between the area’s property tax before the redevelopment and the current property tax. Improvements in the River
Point shopping area have increased property values and therefore
the amount of property tax collected has also increased. The original property tax revenues still go directly to the City. Susanne
Durkin-Schindler, SRA Administrator, states, “The SRA is the
economic development arm of Sheridan City government. We have
the ability to do more than just support the River Point redevelopment.” Durkin-Schindler points out that although Sheridan has
always received funding from the SRA, previous levels were not
covering all the costs associated with the redevelopment area. The
passage of ballot question 2A, in November 2010, has allowed the
City to receive more money to be used for administration, maintenance of public infrastructure and capital improvements. By having
this new revenue stream, Sheridan leadership will be able to allocate more funds for citywide upgrades to streets or other facilities.
What can you look forward to at River Point? Two new restaurants are expected to open for business in 2012, Steak n’ Shake,
which will be located on the corner of River Point Pkwy. and
Hampden Ave., is schedule to start serving burgers in April; and
Texas Roadhouse, which you will be able to find just south of the
Golden Corral will open in May. Weingarten Realty is actively seeking more retailers to fill in the center’s empty spaces, so watch for
more new shops. If you have not visited the area north of the bike
shop and south of the creek, check it out. There is an amphitheater in
this vicinity that will be used for future public events.
The SRA is governed by a Board of Commissioners that consist
of current Sheridan City Council members and conducts public
meetings the fourth Wednesday of each month immediately following the City Council meeting. For more information regarding the
SRA visit www.ci.sheridan.co.us.
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Sheridan News / March 2012
Sheridan Residents Find Help at Inter-Faith Community Services
During their fiscal year, September 2010-August 2011, InterFaith Community Services (IFCS) assisted 1,815 low-income
Sheridan residents with services that had a total value of
$129,420. Residents were assisted with homeless prevention
services, medical prescriptions, bus tokens, gas vouchers, birth
certificates and victim assistance. Citizens also accessed InterFaith’s food bank, holiday food program, clothing bank, school
supplies program and received vouchers for South Suburban
Parks and Recreation facilities. None of this assistance could
have been given without the 6,673 volunteers and the 13 dedicated staff members that operate the 48-year-old organization.
Sandra Blythe-Perry has been Executive Director of IFCS for
the last 15 years. In the 10-year period represented by fiscal year
2000-2001 to 2010-2011, she lead the staff, volunteers and board
of directors to increase revenue, both cash and in-kind, by $1 million while keeping operating expenses in check. Her amazing leadership has allowed the non-profit to increase service delivery by
over 500 percent in some areas. So what is Blythe-Perry’s magic
formula? “You have to spend some money to make money,” states
Blythe-Perry. When she arrived on the scene in 1997, she
observed, “The staff members’ pay was very low and they were
receiving few benefits. They could have been clients of IFCS. In
some cases, eligible clients made more money than staff members
did.” Her previous business experience encouraged her to take a
sustainability approach providing a living wage and increasing
benefits to staff members. This approach has been quite successful.
The food/clothing bank manager has worked for IFCS for 36 years
and the program director has stayed for 7. This reduction in
turnover has nurtured prolonged organizational support.
Additionally, IFCS has focused on a few select fundraisers,
writing key grants and building community relationships to keep
food on the shelves and maintain programs. IFCS has two major
fundraisers: Nibbles and Sips wine tasting and auction, and a
pledge mini-golf tournament at Colorado Journey. This year’s
Nibbles and Sips, held February 11, had over 100 donated silent
auction items and a goal of earning $100,000 in net revenue. The
mini-golf event annually garners about $30,000 in funding.
Blythe-Perry wrote and received funding for $153,000 worth of
grants last year.
So what makes up the difference in these fundraising figures
and the almost $2 million in revenue? Generous donations from
individuals, churches, municipalities, service clubs, businesses
and other groups have an enormous impact on the ability of IFCS
to serve the growing needs of the working poor in Arapahoe
County. “In addition to our regular clientele, we have been adding
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March 2012 / Sheridan News
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Inter-Faith Community Services, continued from page 4
80-90 families monthly to our caseload. The time of greatest need is in the summer when children from low-income families do not receive breakfast and
lunch at school. They literally ‘eat the parents out of house and home,’”
observes Blythe-Perry. Revenue garnered from fundraisers is used during the
vacation months to replenish the empty food bank shelves.
In an effort to serve as many families as possible, IFCS has limitations on
the number of times that clients can access services annually. However, if a
client still requires services and has reached their annual limit, IFCS provides
referrals to other assistance programs. Also, the IFCS service area is limited to
all of Arapahoe County, including the unincorporated area and excluding
Aurora, Lone Tree and Highlands Ranch. If you know of low-income families
or individuals who live in these communities and have needs for clothing, food
or other services, they can visit www.ifcs.org or call 303-789-0501 to determine
hours of operation and qualification guidelines. Donations of cash, food and
clothing are always welcome and are tax deductible as allowable by tax laws.
Donate today by contacting IFCS at 303-789-0501 or bringing donations to
their location at 3370 S. Irving St. during normal operating hours.
Coffee with Sheridan City Council
The Sheridan City Council needs reliable and
timely input from residents. Even residents without
specific problems or concerns are encouraged to
join Council members for a monthly, informal conversation and share your opinions and insights.
Council members will be available for feedback on
Sat, Mar 17 from 9-10 am at Panera Bread in River
Point, 3702 Riverpoint Parkway, Unit A. Please
join Council for FREE coffee and share your ideas
to continue the advancement of this great town.
If you are not able to meet with Council on a
Saturday morning, please attend an upcoming
Sheridan City Council Meeting. These meetings
are open to the public and are held at 7 pm, in City
Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. For more information,
visit the City web site at www.ci.sheridan.co.us.
Volunteer Corner
Kathy Parks is a mover and a shaker when
serving as a volunteer at the City of Sheridan. “I don’t
like to sit around and do nothing, that’s why volunteering
is so fulfilling to me.” Parks is a jack-of-all-trades when
it comes to her volunteer duties in the Sheridan Police
Department. She was trained with care by Vicki Nickels,
Vickey Howard and Marilyn Duckett. Originally, she
processed pawn tickets and since has helped instruct others to do this
work. Parks has moved on to validating police records reviewing
scanned materials ensuring that they become part of the correct permanent records. “I enjoy knowing the inner workings of law enforcement. I was surprised at the all the efforts that are taken to bring
justice to even simple cases.” The average low-level crime data passes through about seven professionals prior to the evidence being
shared in court. Even more individuals are involved if the case is more
complex. Although Parks primary workplace is in police records, she
also assists with events such as National Night Out, Senior Citizen
events and official police ceremonies.
Parks moved to Sheridan 39 years ago and worked as a Yellow
Pages manager for 25 years, supervising between 25-30 employees.
After retirement, she was seeking an outlet to keep her business skills
sharp. In 2007, she read an article in the Sheridan Sun newspaper
about the Volunteers in Policing (VIP) program that was being revitalized. After completing her application and background check, she
interviewed with Chief Marco Vasquez and started volunteering.
“The volunteers at Sheridan Police Department are treated like equals
to other employees and commissioned law enforcement officers. My
business skills are welcomed and I feel good about being engaged in
my local community,” states Parks. She is particularly impressed with
the new Police Chief, Mark Campbell, who she finds very outgoing
and approachable, calling all the volunteers by name. “His friendly
demeanor has really boosted morale. The officer’s jobs are very
demanding and they continue to be upbeat about their work, taking
challenges in stride.”
Parks believes that there are likely other City functions in which
volunteers can assist that are yet to be identified. “You don’t have to
be a regular, weekly volunteer; you can help out at special events once
per year,” shares Parks. “Volunteering at the City is a rewarding experience where I meet new people and gain a better understanding of
operations. There is a spot for everyone that wants to give back.”
There are many other opportunities to volunteer in the City
of Sheridan including Boards, Commissions and Committees;
Reserve Police Officers; River Point COP Shop and Volunteer
Victim Advocates. If you would like to become a City of
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Sheridan News / March 2012
Sheridan Celebrates Committee
Announces Parade Route
Jack Eastman Named 2nd
Grand Marshal of 2012 Celebrates Parade
After thorough investigation, much serious
consideration and lively debate at their
February meeting, the Sheridan Celebrates
Committee determined the 2012 parade route.
Staging for the 2012 parade will take place on
the west side of Sheridan Recreation Center
which can be accessed by Nassau Ave. off of
Lowell Blvd. The parade will proceed west
from the staging area on Nassau, go north on
Lowell to Kenyon Ave., continue east on
Kenyon Ave. to Federal Blvd., progress south
on Federal to Oxford Ave., then west on
Oxford to the Sheridan High School parking
lot at 3201 W. Oxford Ave. “The Committee
believes that the 2012 route will take advantage of the highly-populated residential neighborhood around Fort Logan Elementary
encouraging more observers and enhancing the
experience for entrants,” stated Sheridan
Celebrates Committee Chair, Dallas Hall.
Sheridan Celebrates will be held on Sat,
Sep 22, with the parade starting at 10 a.m. and
the festival immediately following on the lawn
of City Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. If you have
suggestions or ideas for the Sheridan
Celebrates Committee, post them on the
Sheridan Celebrates Facebook page or call the
hotline at 303-438-3321.
Jack Eastman grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Sheridan 42 years ago
to work for Martin Marietta. Although he rode a bicycle as a child, his real interest and enthusiasm was fueled by his coworkers at Martin Marietta. “Everyone in
my department was an avid cyclist,” states Eastman. “I started in a carpool with a
guy who owned a pickup truck. He would drive me in the morning, and then I’d
ride home. If the weather was bad, I threw my bike in the back and he would give
me a ride home.” Things change and people switch departments and before he knew it, Eastman was trekking to and
from work, a 31-mile round trip, most days on his bike.
During his 37 years at Martin Marietta, Eastman cycled
about 4,800 miles per year. “When I was retiring five years
ago, a colleague told me I would slow down and get fat,”
shared Eastman. Although he has slowed down to an average of 2,300 miles per year, he is anything but fat.
In addition to cycling, Eastman walks to Sheridan
Public Library twice weekly to utilize the public computers. He occasionally engages in cross-country skiing and
has climbed about a dozen of Colorado’s “fourteeners.” He has been actively
involved with the Denver Astronomical Society and the University of Denver’s
Chamberlin Observatory and their 20-inch Clark/Saegmuller refracting (lens) telescope, circa 1894. When asked why he was interested in being a Sheridan
Celebrates Grand Marshal, Eastman replied, “I have participated peripherally in
the past and thought it would be fun to be more closely involved.”
Sheridan Celebrates will be held on Sat, Sep 22, with the parade starting at 10
a.m. and the festival immediately following on the lawn of City Hall, 4101 S.
Federal Blvd. If you have suggestions or ideas for the Sheridan Celebrates
Committee, post them on the Sheridan Celebrates Facebook page or call the hotline at 303-438-3321.
March 2012 / Sheridan News
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Chili’s Restaurant: Food and Fun for Everyone
Teen Services
The Chili’s restaurant at River Point, 3860 River Point Pkwy., was one of the
first businesses in the new shopping center, opening in 2008, and is the newest
Chili’s location in the Denver area. It was opened by an expert, Brad Radosevich.
Radosevich is a 24-year Chili’s employee who has worked at a variety of Denver
metro locations and opened three other Chili’s restaurants. When asked to open the
Sheridan location, Radosevich said, “I will do it if I can stay there.” He is a local guy
living in Englewood since 1988 with his wife, who is a third generation Englewood
resident. All of Radosevich’s three children graduated from Englewood High
School. “I love being close to home and seeing friends and neighbors eating out and
having fun when I am at work.”
The Chili’s restaurant concept was formulated in 1975 as a casual, sit-down eatery
specializing in burgers and beer. Over time the menu has expanded to southwest
American cuisine with some Mexican food items. Chicken Crispers are a best-seller
along with fajitas, ribs and the versatile lunch combinations that are lighter in fare and
quick from the kitchen. Soon, all cuisine will be delivered to the table even more
quickly as new state-of-the-art, high-grade, kitchen equipment will be installed in
early March improving food consistency and reducing delivery time by five minutes.
Additionally, Chili’s now practices a “team wait” approach thereby providing two
wait staff for each table to ensure the best service to all patrons.
The Sheridan Chili’s sees a wide variety of customers from local workers and
teens at lunch to families from all over the south metropolitan area for dinner.
Featuring a full children’s menu, and the option for alcoholic beverages to accompany adult meals, the restaurant fills a demand for family-friendly dining at a national
restaurant for which visitors are already familiar. Radosevich welcomes Steak and
Shake and Texas Roadhouse to the neighborhood. “There has been a sort of national
restaurant ‘vacuum’ in this area until now. People like choices and now they will have
them,” observes Radosevich. The River Point location has been a good investment for
Chili’s. Sales have increased about 8% per year over the nearly four years of operation. Radosevich reflects, “I stood in front of this restaurant in my first few weeks as
manager and counted about five cars per minute, that’s about 300 cars per hour. Just
the other day, I counted about 60 cars per minute, that’s 3,600 cars per hour. I speak
to new customers every week that are pleased to find us at this convenient location.”
The City of Sheridan is delighted that Radosevich and Chili’s restaurant will be
the first sponsor of the Newsletter Readers Contest. Chili’s has donated a $25 gift
card to a randomly-selected entrant that answers this month’s trivia question. Call
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The City of Sheridan is seeking teens that
offer services and can be listed in the monthly
newsletter. If your teen can offer baby-sitting,
lawn care, snow removal and/or pet & house
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and leave the following information: the ward
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Sheridan Recreation Center
Hey kids, hop on down to Sheridan
Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave., on
Sat., Apr 7 at 1:30 p.m. for a free egg hunt, for
children under 10 years old. Sheridan’s Spring
Festival will also include arts and crafts and a
photo booth. Enjoy entertainment provided by
local bands and artists. Fun for all ages! Call
303-761-2241 for more information.
Remember, a 3-month district youth pass
to Sheridan Recreation Center is only $7,
adults $34. One of the best and safest investments is investing in you!
The CATCH Healthy Habits program,
sponsored by the Anthem Foundation, is coming to Sheridan Recreation Center to address
adult and childhood obesity by providing free
educational sessions on healthy eating, food
preparation and physical activity. Teams of
volunteers ages 50 plus, are paired with
children in grades 3-5. Volunteers learn more
at an informational session on Sat., Mar 24,
9:30-11 a.m. at Sheridan Recreation Center.
Informational session includes breakfast.
South Suburban’s Sheridan Recreation
Center offers one of the best deals in town,
Yoga on Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Join Instructor
Danielle Walsh, a 16-year veteran, to gain
flexibility, strength, balance and endurance.
The class is open to all ability levels, ages 18
and up. No knowledge of yoga is required.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own
yoga mat and water bottle. Unwind from the
stresses of life with yoga. Visit www.sspr.org
or call 303-761-2241 for more information.
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Sheridan Newsletter Readers Contest
We all like to be winners and you could be one
today! Sheridan Newsletter is sponsoring a Readers
Contest. Find the trivia question at the end of this
article. The answer is printed somewhere in this
newsletter. You can win a $25 gift card to Chili’s
Restaurant at River Point, 3860 River Point Pkwy.
Contestants must be Sheridan residents and should
call 303-438-3321 to enter the contest by answering
the trivia question. Prize winners will be randomly
selected on the 20th of each month and notified by
telephone. The contest winner will have their photo
taken and it will be included in following newsletter
with prior month’s trivia answer. Employees of the
City of Sheridan and the Sheridan Chili’s Restaurant
and their families are NOT eligible.
What was the name of the hotel that was built in
1879 near the corner of what is now W. Hampden
Ave. and S. Santa Fe Dr.?
COP Shop Merchant Alert Program Expanding
Businesses throughout the City of Sheridan will now be able to participate
in the COP Shop Merchant Alert program. This program was originally
designed to alert merchants in the River Point Shopping Center to criminal or
suspicious activities in that area. It rapidly became apparent that businesses in
other parts of the City of Sheridan could also benefit from these alerts.
If a merchant, or the police department, becomes aware of suspicious or
criminal activity, they contact the COP Shop by telephone or e-mail with details
about the activity. Alert information is then sent to all participating businesses
by e-mail. This alert system is an example of how the community can help each
other and assist in crime reduction.
COP Shop volunteers will be contacting Sheridan Businesses to explain how
they can participate in this important project. Participation is free, however companies are encouraged to become a sponsor of the COP Shop operation. The COP
Shop is a 501c3 non-profit operated 100% by volunteers that rely on donations to
sustain their viability. Remember, your program participation benefits citizens
and businesses by making Sheridan as safer place to live and work.
For more information on the Merchant Alert Program or to become a COP
Shop Sponsor, contact the River Point COP Shop at 303-761-8500, e-mail: copshop@sheridangov.org or stop by the facility at 3960 River Point Pkwy., Unit C.
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