Sheridan Celebrates the Wild, Wild West in Annual Festival and Parade
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Mark Your Calendar September 2016 Vol. 05 No. 09 • Circulation: 2980 Sept. 5: City Hall Closed in Observance of Labor Day National Night Out Sept. 7: 6:30 p.m. Planning Comm. (if needed) Council Chambers Sept. 8: 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates Sheridan Rec. Center Sept. 9: 8 a.m. CANDO Committee Community Room Sept. 12: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session, Community Room Sept. 12: 7 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting, Council Chambers Sept. 13: 6-8 pm Barnes Park Zone 1 B Bottoms Neighborhood Public Meeting Sept. 17: 9 a.m. Coffee with Council Panera Bread - River Point Sept. 19: 6 p.m. City Council/South Suburban Parks and Recreation Joint Session, Sheridan Recreation Center Sept. 21: 6:30 p.m. Planning Comm. (if needed) Community Rm. Sept. 24: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates Festival and Parade City Hall Front Lawn Sept. 26: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session, Community Room Sheridan Citizens enjoyed a night out with neighbors, took in demonstrations and Sept. 26: 7 p.m. Regular City Council received important safety information at National Night Out on Aug. 2. Meeting, Council Chambers Eddie Kanoza, Facility Supervisor at the Sheridan Recreation Center, helps youngsters Sept. 26: After City Council SRA spin the wheel to hopefully win a prize. The young artists also enjoyed creating a color- Meeting, Council Chambers ful mural. Sheridan Police officers met citizens and provided anti-crime information, Sept. 26: 7p.m. Sheridan Historical helped by generous community sponsors. Photos courtesy of SPD and SSPR. Society, Community Rm. New Sheridan Sheridan Celebrates the Idol Selected Wild, Wild West in Annual Festival at “Sing Off” and Parade September 24 Meet the new 2016 Sheridan Idol, Corral Up Your Friends for a Wild West Sheridan Celebrates Michael Cox. Through generous partner- Come early to Sheridan City Hall, 4101 S. Federal Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 24 ships with local businesses, the Sheridan and set yourself up with a great seat for the NEW exclusive Children’s Parade that will Celebrates Committee and local karaoke delight viewers starting at 9 a.m. Do you want to participate in the Children’s Parade? If enthusiasts named the 2016 Sheridan Idol so, meet at 8:30 a.m. on the field east of Sheridan High School, 3201 W. Oxford Avenue at a rousing “Sing Off” contest August and join the fun. 6. Mr. Cox will be featured on the Main Then, at 10 a.m. the “Sheridan Celebrates the Wild Wild West” Grand Parade will Stage at Sheridan Celebrates the Wild feature Grand Marshal, LaVaughn Gillespie, long time Sheridan resident and retired Wild West,” on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 1 City Treasurer. To salute this year’s theme, the 2016 parade will highlight 60 mounted continued on page 2 continued on page 3 Page 2 Sheridan News / September 2016 Sheridan Idol, continued from front page City of Sheridan p.m., 4101 S. Federal Blvd. 4101 S. Federal Blvd. • Sheridan, Colorado 80110 Cox was one of three finalist Phone: 303-762-2200 • Fax: 303-438-3398 that participated in the decisive Administration .................303-762-2200 “sing off” at the Englewood City Clerk ...................303-438-3306 Elks Lodge, 2690 S. Jason St. Sheridan Celebrates Committee ..303-438-3321 The other top two contend- Municipal Court ...............303-762-2204 ers were Elijah Martinez and Fire Dispatch ..................720-913-2400 Casey Hildebrand, both of Police Department ..............303-762-2211 whom participated in the first contest in 2015. Cox, who Neighborhood Services ........303-438-3237 was born in Germany, is the Records .....................303-438-3224 son of an Army soldier and Reserve Police ...............303-438-3257 started singing in church when Police Administration .........303-438-3230 he was just four years old. Victim’s Assistance Unit .......303-438-3342 Michael Cox, The youngest of four boys, Public Works ..................303-738-1098 the 2016 Sheridan Idol his preacher grandfather really News Articles stimulated the brothers’ inter- competition winner. The deadline for news articles is before the 15th of the month est in vocal music. “My grand- prior to the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to father encouraged us all to sing gospel music in church and Arlene at [email protected] or Daniel Smith at daniel. thought maybe we could be like the acclaimed R&B a cappella [email protected]. No endorsement of any product or group Boyz ll Men.” Cox expanded his public vocal concerts service is implied or stated by its inclusion in the newsletter. when in high school, performing with multiple chorale groups. When Cox came to the Denver metro area eight years ago, he Advertising sang with the men’s choir at Denver University for two years. The deadline for advertisements is the 15th In addition to vocal performing, Cox is a dedicated employee of the month for the next month’s issue, except for the of Chick-fil-A. His great smile can be seen behind the counter Jan. issue which is Dec. 4th of the Chick-fil-A at Riverpoint, where he has worked since the To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499. restaurant opened. Email: [email protected] “I choose to work at Chick-fil-A because the organization To find ad rates and discounts, go to cares about people and seeks to build up the community where it www.ColoradoLasertype.com is located. Sheridan is a particularly special community. It is small and click on the “Advertising Rates” link. with such a big sense of pride. It is so easy to meet people here,” Cox observed. When Cox was selected as the 2016 Sheridan Idol The Sheridan News is published monthly by the City of Sheridan. Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recommen- he was not sure how to respond. “I felt very special because I was dation or endorsement by the publisher or the City of the goods or services offered honored for pursuing my dreams. I hope that as the Sheridan Idol, therein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors I can inspire everyone I meet to pursue their dreams, no matter and not of the City or the publisher. Neither the City, publisher nor the authors intend how big or how small.” Cox’s ultimate goal is to teach music and to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication. English. He is currently attending Metropolitan State University with this goal in mind. The Sheridan Celebrates Committee extends tremendous gratitude to all the Sheridan Idol contest participants, particularly the business partners in this fundraising project. Many thanks go out to Ron Byers of Longshot Lounge, 3665 S. Federal Blvd., plus KJs Robert and Rosie. Bryan Dunaway and Jodie Marquez of Monaghan’s Tavern, 3889 S. King St., could not be better supporters as is KJ Brian Leonard who also served Mayor Council Member, Ward 1 Council Member Ward 1 as Master of Ceremonies at the “Sing Off.” Hawley’s Tavern, Dallas Hall Leon Hartness Dave Black 2601 W. Hampen Ave., was a new karaoke site this year and [email protected] No email available [email protected] we appreciate Stephanie Hawley and KJ Linda Richardson. Proceeds from the 2016 Sheridan Idol contest will benefit Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, a charitable organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses and humans. You won’t want to miss the performance of Michael Cox at “Sheridan Celebrates the Wild Wild West.” So, mark your calen- dar for Saturday, September 24. To learn more about the exciting Sheridan Celebrates activities, “like” our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/SheridanCelebrates. Questions? Call the hotline at Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 3 Council Member Ward 3 303-438-3321. Gary Howard Sally Daigle Ernie Camacho Tara Beiter-Fluhr — Jean Ray, Sheridan Celebrates Event Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] September 2016 / Sheridan News Page 3 Sheridan Celebrates, continued from front page riders from the acclaimed Westernaires, America’s finest precision exhibitor booths. But the excitement does not stop there. mounted youth equestrian drill team. The local Supersonic Frisbee Dogs will be on hand to thrill After the parade, the western theme will continue with live contem- and entertain you with freestyle, “updog” antics at least once porary country rock music performed on the Main Stage by Shotgun in the morning and once in the afternoon. Food trucks sell- Lullaby. This amazing group of ing tasty lunch options and the Knights of Columbus beer six musicians presents an exciting booth will be back for our mature attendees. combination of multi-instrumen- If you have questions regarding the Sheridan Celebrates tal melodies highlighting pleasing Parade and Festival, please call the Sheridan Celebrates hot- vocal harmonies that make for a high line at 303-438-3321. Stay most up-to-date with Sheridan energy, foot-stomping, rocking good Celebrates by liking our Facebook page at https://www. time. You will recognize many of facebook.com/SheridanCelebrates. your favorite modern country songs, — Jean Ray, Sheridan Celebrates Event Coordinator as well as some cool stuff you may not have heard. For certain you will SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE find your toes tapping and your feet AT SHERIDAN CELEBRATES itching to get up and get dancing. Supersonic Dog Demos will be While you are in a countri- something to bark about at this fied mood, visit the Tandy Leather year’s Sheridan Celebrates tent and create a FREE leather Parade and Festival.