Mark Your Calendar April 2018 Vol. 07 No. 04 • Circulation: 2990 April 4: 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission (if needed) Community Room Mayor’s Corner: New, Safer April 9: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session Sidewalks - Take Care of Them Community Room We are enjoying new sidewalks in almost April 9: 7 p.m. Regular City Council meeting all areas of the City. They look great, and they Council Chambers keep us connected to transportation and recre- ation. Many people rely on clear sidewalks to April 12: 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Celebrates navigate their strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, or Sheridan Rec Center scooters around town. April 18: 6:30 p.m. Planning Commission People of all different abilities and ages are (if needed) Community Room relying on you to give them a safe passage. Right April 21: 9 a.m. Coffee with Council now, the sidewalks are super clean and looking Panera Bread Riverpoint great. Can you help keep them that way? We can have snowy weather well into April 23: 6 p.m. City Council Work Session spring in Sheridan, so keep in mind that deicers Community Room and salts are damaging to new concrete. Shovel April 23: 7 p.m. Regular City Council meeting and sweep away snow within 24 hours after the Council Chambers last snowfall and use some sand or kitty litter to April 23: after council meeting SRA meeting add traction if needed for the first year of new concrete. Council Chambers A child plays on a new continued on page 3 April 26: 6:00 p.m. Sheridan Historical Society Sheridan sidewalk. Studio Conf. Room, Sheridan Public Library Long-time City Renew Your Leader Dies License Plates at Unexpectedly Veteran Sheridan city leader 20 Kiosks Statewide Clifford W. Mueller, husband Sheridan residents now have the option of Maggie, died unexpectedly to renew their vehicle registration at any of March 15. Cliff served the 20 Colorado MVExpress kiosks across the City of Sheridan for 30 years on the City state, and skip a wait at the DMV. Whether Council, the Planning Commission, various you commute to Colorado Springs or attend college committees and he was also a long-time member of the Sheridan Historical in Grand Junction, you can use any kiosk along the Society. Cliff was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. His funer- way. al services were held on Wednesday, March 21. It’s fast and easy, and you’ll walk away with your registration and tabs in minutes. The kiosks are available in Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Sheridan Celebrates Puts the Spin Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Jefferson, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa and Weld Counties. You must live in on the 2018 Charity Partnership one of these participating counties to use a kiosk. In keeping with the 2018 theme, “Sheridan Celebrates Trikes, Trains & Please wait at least two business days after get- Automobiles” the Sheridan Celebrates Committee will put the spin into this ting an emissions test or updating your auto insur- year’s fundraising energy. In early March, the Committee voted unanimously ance before you renew at a kiosk. Find a kiosk near to partner with Wish for Wheels for their 2018 charity fundraising efforts. you and more information at www.arapahoegov. This revolutionary non-profit organization seeks to transform the lives of com/kiosk. — Matt Crane, Arapahoe younger, low-income children through the gift of a bicycle, enhancing per- County Clerk and Recorder sonal growth and promoting a healthy lifestyle. continued on page 2 Page 2 Sheridan News / April 2018

Sheridan Celebrates, continued from front page City of Sheridan With 10 years of experience creating corporate sponsorships, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. • Sheridan, Colorado 80110 Wish for Wheels has been able to donate more than 30,000 bikes Phone: 303-762-2200 • Fax: 303-438-3398 to children across the nation with the vast majority of bikes going Administration...... 303-762-2200 to Colorado kids. This translates to a positive impact on more City Clerk...... 303-438-3306 than 90,000 people. Sheridan Celebrates Committee. .303-438-3321 In 2018 alone, Wish for Wheels anticipates donating as many Municipal Court...... 303-762-2204 as 8,000 bicycles and that will only “scratch the surface of need,” Fire Dispatch...... 720-913-2400 according to spokesperson Chris Webster. The bikes donated by Wish for Wheels are not just cheap Police Department...... 303-762-2211 frames on tires. The donated bikes are Huffy Rock Its. The Huffy Neighborhood Services. . . . .303-438-3237 Corporation has been building bicycles for over 125 years with Records...... 303-438-3224 the mission to make fun safe. This mission is extended by Wish Reserve Police...... 303-438-3257 for Wheels because each donated bicycle also comes with a prop- Police Administration . . . . . 303-438-3230 erly fitted helmet. Victim’s Assistance Unit. . . . 303-438-3342 Wish for Wheels has a proven track record in Sheridan. Public Works...... 303-738-1098 Through a partnership initiated by an Alice Terry teacher, all the News Articles students in this year’s second grade received bicycles and hel- mets. Through the 2018 charity partnership, Sheridan Celebrates The deadline for news articles is before the 15th of the month hopes to expand this reach to students at the Sheridan Early prior to the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to Childhood Center. Arlene at [email protected] or Daniel Smith at daniel. To raise funds for this charity partnership, the Sheridan [email protected]. No endorsement of any product or Celebrates Committee will again host the Sheridan Idol Contest service is implied or stated by its inclusion in the newsletter. in conjunction with local taverns. Watch this newsletter for con- Advertising tests in July and August with the ultimate sing off on a Saturday The deadline for advertisements is the 15th evening in late August. Take the chance to become the fourth of the month for the next month’s issue, except for the Sheridan Idol! If you are not a vocalist, don’t miss your opportu- Jan. issue which is Dec. 4th nity to back these entertaining fundraising events as an audience To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499. supporter. Email: [email protected] Additionally, keep an eye out for more exciting Sheridan To find ad rates and discounts, go to Celebrates activities that will reflect the 2018 theme, “Sheridan www.ColoradoLasertype.com Celebrates Trikes, Trains and Automobiles.” Stay up-to-date and click on the “Advertising Rates” link. on everything Sheridan Celebrates by visiting the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SheridanCelebrates. Become The Sheridan News is published monthly by the City of Sheridan. informed and get involved. Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recommen- dation or endorsement by the publisher or the City of the goods or services offered — Jean Ray, Sheridan Celebrate Event Coordinator therein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not of the City or the publisher. Neither the City, publisher nor the authors intend to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication.

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Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 3 Council Member Ward 3 Sally Daigle Bobbie Mooney Dallas Hall Juanita Camacho [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] April 2018 / Sheridan News Page 3 2017 Saw Many Accomplishments for City of Sheridan Planning Staff 2017 was a busy year for Sheridan Planning staff as devel- Commercial (MX-C) zoning district. This case was reviewed opment interest in the City increased and several planning grants and approved by Planning Commission on December 13th, were completed. Last year Sheridan received a $1.7 million GOCO and was approved at the City Council public hearing on Inspire Grant, staff completed and submitted a $595,000 EPA January 22nd. Their request for approval of a compre- Brownfields Grant request for the South Santa Fe Business Park, hensive sign plan was approved by Planning Commission and the City received $300,000 for improvements to the crossing of at the December 13th meeting. No immediate changes to Lowell Boulevard at Bear Creek. the Metro Express property are anticipated, but the MX-C As a result of keeping up with multiple projects and grants staff rezoning and comprehensive sign plan would allow for the has had limited time to provide a planning update to City Council inclusion of future retail space within the existing building. since August of 2017. The report below outlines all major projects, 2601 West Hampden Avenue – achievements, and cases from 2017, and includes current planning Buddhist Temple Conditional Use Permit items which will continue into 2018. The new owners of the multi-tenant office/retail build- CURRENT & COMPLETED LAND DEVELOPMENT CASES ing at 2601 W. Hampden Avenue sought approval of a conditional use to allow for a Buddhist temple in the former 4095 South Santa Fe Drive – Metro Express Car Wash location of Hawley’s Tavern. Their request was approved Subdivision, Rezoning, & Comprehensive Sign Plan by Planning Commission on December 13th, and approved The owners of the Metro Express Car Wash property intend to at the City Council public hearing on January 22nd. The legally plat their parcel and rezone to Sheridan’s new Mixed-Use building is currently undergoing extensive interior renova- tions to allow for new tenants and the proposed conversion of Hawley’s Tavern into worship and associated educational space. Mayor’s Corner, continued from front page As we head into spring, think about your sidewalks as you 3810 South Federal Boulevard – plan your garden and landscaping for this year. Don’t plant so Frontier Mechanical Variance and Expansion close to the sidewalk that your plants encroach on it. Trim trees The owners of Frontier Mechanical recently applied for, and shrubs to allow people to get by and provide 13 feet of over- and received, a variance for a reduction in side and rear set- head height as required by code. backs for their property on Federal Boulevard. Their request In general, be considerate of pedestrians. Don’t park across was approved at the Board of Adjustment’s December 5th the sidewalk. The municipal code prohibits knowingly making continued on page 4 your sidewalk “unreasonably inconvenient” to pass. Consider how you can increase the convenience for those who use your sidewalk. If you see an unsafe sidewalk in your neighborhood, contact Code Enforcement at 303-738-1098. Besides the current renewal of our neighborhood sidewalks, the City is also exploring opportunities to add sidewalks in areas where they are absent today. — Mayor Tara Beiter-Fluhr

Upcoming Construction: Fort Logan Neighborhood This summer the DrivingChange project team will focus on the Fort Logan neighborhood. This includes the complete reconstruction of the majority of Fort Logan area streets, with the exception of those around Habitat for Humanity. Work in the Fort Logan neighborhood is scheduled to begin in July with estimated completion in November. A public meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 for residents and business owners to learn more about the project. At the public meeting the project team will present designs, discuss estimated timelines, and will be available to answer questions. Citizens are encouraged to attend this neighborhood public meeting to become more familiar with upcoming traffic impacts, how to best access ongoing project infor- mation and learn how these changes will benefit our community. Fort Logan Neighborhood Public Meeting Save the Date: Monday, June 4, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Location: City of Sheridan Municipal Building Council Chambers, 4101 S. Federal Blvd Sheridan, CO 80110 Page 4 Sheridan News / April 2018

City of Sheridan Planning, continued from page 3 meeting. They intent to construct a new HVAC fabrication facility on the one facing S. Clay Street and the other facing S. vacant east side of their property. A major subdivision of the property and a Dale Court. This will allow for the construction of site development plan will be required for this addition. one home on each lot. Lot line adjustment plats may be approved administratively, once the applicant 4411 South Santa Fe Drive – Springs Automotive Dealership has met all of the criteria required by the Sheridan The former Lincoln Auto property at the corner of Natches/Santa Fe Subdivision Code and a report has been presented and Radcliff has been purchased by a car dealership. Springs Automotive to City Council. We anticipate that this plat will be have multiple locations in Colorado Springs and are expanding their oper- completed by early spring. ations into the Denver market. The new owners are proposing to remodel and expand the existing building fronting Santa Fe, demolish the back 4005 South Clay Street – Glaz-Tech building and build a new 4,500 square foot auto repair building. The prop- Industries Site Development Plan erty is not currently platted and will need to be platted prior to the issuance Last fall, staff completed the administrative of building permits to expand square footage on the property. A full site review and approval of a site development plan for development plan process is also required. Staff anticipates both the plat 4005 S. Clay Street. The owner of this property, and site development applications to be submitted soon. Glaz-Tech Industries, is currently constructing an addition to their existing manufacturing space to 2101 West Quincy Avenue – Preliminary and allow for greater on-site storage. The 31,000 square Final Plat for Cherry Hills Village Public Works Shop foot expansion will allow Glaz-Tech to increase their On August 28th, City Council voted to approve the preliminary and production capacity at this location and is scheduled final plat for the Cherry Hills Village property at 2101 W. Quincy Avenue. for completion this summer. This property was formerly the site of Arapahoe Auto Salvage. Cherry Hills Village purchased the property in May and is currently constructing a 3601 South Bryant Street – A Storage public works shop, small office, and garages for the storage of their city’s Place Plat and Site Development Plan public works equipment at this location. Construction is expected to con- Construction is progressing on the foundation for tinue over the next few weeks and be completed by early spring. the new three-story, climate-controlled, indoor stor- age unit facility adjacent to the existing A Storage Lot 32 Block 1 Boulevard Gardens Annex – Lot Line Adjustment Plat Place location. This project was finally approved Staff is continuing to work with the owner of this property to create two in spring of 2017 with the approval of the final single-family lots in the Goat Hill Neighborhood. The lot line adjustment plat (a site development plan was also reviewed plat will subdivide the current double-frontage lot into two separate lots, continued on page 5 You’re looking….. So are your customers! Advertising in your neighborhood newsletter works!

Reach your neighbors or any of our 40 neighborhoods C olorado every month with our inexpensive, effective advertising! L asertype Check us out at www.coloradolasertype.com Your neighborhood 303-979-7499 • [email protected] newsletter publisher April 2018 / Sheridan News Page 5 School District Superintendent City of Sheridan Planning, continued from page 4 Applications Reviewed The Sheridan School District Board of Education met in executive administratively). Construction began in fall of session on March 17 to review superintendent applications. The closed- 2017 and will continue through the winter and door meeting was expected to be lengthy as more that 60 applications were spring of 2018, with an anticipated opening date in received, according to search consultant Ray and Associates. Superintendent the late summer. Michael Clough is leaving the district in June after a decade of leadership. Habitat for Humanity – Sheridan Square The board is planning to select a replacement by mid-April. Sheridan Square welcomed its first new res- PERA WOES idents in the June of 2017! Construction of the Ongoing deliberations among Colorado state lawmakers about how homes along S. Knox Ct. is nearly completed to address under-funding of the state’s retirement system, PERA, is being and further construction along the newly extend- closely watched by all school districts, said Clough. ed Julian St. and along Irving St. is expect- A bipartisan bill currently being discussed in the legislature proposes ed to continue throughout 2018. Further details sacrifices from retirees, all current state employees and from the govern- on the public input meetings for the new ment agencies that employ them. PERA is currently underfunded by at least park at Sheridan Square can be found below. $32 billion. Some estimates range up to $50 billion. Superintendent Clough told the board that the current proposal could JC’s British and 4x4 – Conditional Use Permit cost Sheridan School District $290,539 in the first year and $411,952 in the Construction of the addition to JC’s British and second year. 4x4 is currently in the process of wrapping up. In That’s the equivalent of $213 per student in the first year and $303 February of 2017, City Council approved a con- per student in the second year. The reduction from teacher and staff pay- ditional use permit to allow for a “motor vehicle checks will generate another $650,000. On average, that would represent a repair service” to be operated at 1675 and 1631 W. 3 percent cut in take-home pay. Sheridan is already facing the need to cut Hamilton Place. The new addition is a much need- $600,000 in expenses from the 2018-2019 school year budget due to a drop ed aesthetic improvement to the corner of Hamilton in enrollment this year of 124 students. Place and Platte River Drive. MILL LEVY 3025 West Hampden – Request Sheridan board members recently asked about considering an increase for a Vacation of a Utility Easement in the district’s property tax rate as a possible source of additional revenue, continued on page 6 In January of 2017, City Council approved particularly in hopes of remaining competitive with teacher salaries. a resolution to vacate a platted utility easement Superintendent Clough displayed a chart with comparisons between which ran across the property. The new owners, the Sheridan’s current mill levy rate and many nearby and surrounding districts. International Union of Elevator Constructors Local Sheridan School District’s total mill levy rate is currently lower than #25, have since moved into the building and have 10 other Metro Denver school districts including Adams 12, Adams 14, been using the space as a meeting hall, office, and Jefferson County, Douglas County, Westminster 50, Mapleton, Littleton, training center. Englewood, Denver and Cherry Creek. Sheridan’s total mill levy rate is As always, please feel free to contact us if you 35.259. The next highest is Adams 14 at 40.759. At the high end of all 11 have any questions about the above referenced school districts is Adams 12 at 63.259. projects or if you have questions about proposed The total mill levy rate is a combination of three levies—general fund, projects or existing development in the City. We bond redemption and overrides. Sheridan’s general fund mill levy rate is the can be reached via email at [email protected] lowest in the group. dan.co.us, [email protected] or by phone at “We are the best bargain for taxes in the Denver Metro area when it 303-438-3307. comes to schools,” said Superintendent Clough. At the current rate, a homeowner in Sheridan pays $253.72 each year for — Jennifer Henninger, Sheridan City Planner every $100,000 of property owned. (Planning Dept. accomplishments will be contin- Raising an additional $1 million in override money would cost an addi- ued in the May issue) tional $30.89 annually for every $100,000 of property value. continued on page 6

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Superintendent Applications Reviewed, continued from page 5 Superintendent Clough pointed out the high mill levy over- Fort Logan Northgate School and found no issues, said Chief ride rates already approved by voters in Littleton and Cherry Operations Officer Kristen Colonell. Creek. Littleton’s mill levy override rate is 16.973. By com- In addition, Colonell discussed the ongoing efforts under parison, Sheridan’s is 4.964. If the Littleton override rate were Food Service Director Kim Butler to emphasize meals cooked applied in Sheridan, said Superintendent Clough, it would gen- from scratch, to improve the environment in all school cafete- erate an additional $4 million. rias, and to involve students in taste-testing new menu items. SOAR – ACCOMPLISHMENT #2 BULLY PREVENTION GRANT Superintendent Clough took a few minutes to recognize the Fort Logan Northgate School assistant principal Beth growth and progress at SOAR Academy, the district’s alternative Joswick provided an update to the board on implementation of school for high school students. SOAR started in 2009 in the a state grant that is working to reduce bullying and intimidation basement at Sheridan High School but moved in 2015 to its cur- among students. The school is in year two of a three-year grant. rent location at 4107 S. Federal Blvd. in the building previously Research shows that bullies are frequently seeking attention occupied by the middle school. from peers. With the assistance of a peer-nominated group Clough recalled that the board of education supported the of student leaders, the grant is working to highlight positive ongoing development and expansion of SOAR despite knowing behavior and to shift the culture so students aren’t bystanders that reaching out to students who struggle with academics might when they observe bullying behavior. harm the district’s overall performance as measured by the state Students are encouraged to recognize other students who accountability system. “We knew SOAR would hurt the data,” are caught “doing the right thing.” Joswick demonstrated the said Superintendent Clough. “The board said of course we fol- “STOP, WALK, TALK” steps that show students how to handle low the dream” of reaching as many students as possible. conflict on their own. The process urges students to clearly state To date, SOAR has graduated 150 students. “We should be when they are feeling disrespected, to walk away or find some- very proud of it,” said Clough. where else to go when confronted, and to tell an adult if needed. SOAR ADMISSION PROCESS FORMER TEACHER TURNS 100 SOAR Academy principal Christian Ramaker and Sheridan Clough noted that Wednesday, March 14 marked the 100th High School principal Shirley Miles presented information about birthday of former Fort Logan Elementary School teacher the process for enrolling students at SOAR. The presentation Bernadine Hanson, who taught from 1967 to 1988. Hanson included the steps that go into evaluating students from the high was taking care all of her own needs until recently, said Clough. school who might be a candidate for SOAR’s smaller class sizes Her motto had been “ninety-nine and doing fine” but she now and more personalized instruction. SOAR also enrolls students needs some assistance. — Mark Stevens, SSD2 from across Metro Denver who have previously not attended any Sheridan schools. Principal Ramaker reviewed SOAR’s system HASSLE FREE ROOF REPLACEMENTS & INSURANCE CLAIMS for tying credits to attendance, including an appeals process that is reviewed by the entire leadership team. “We do go through a process,” said principal Miles. “And we make sure that we work $400 with the parents every step of the way.”

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Logan Friends Winter Dinner Meeting February saw the Historic Fort Logan Friends gather for happy to welcome any of you, our long-time neighbors, as our yearly winter dinner. We met at C.B.& Potts in Highlands members, to share your interest in history. Visit friendsofhis- Ranch, and heard Capt. Everett Brailey (Nebraska Army toricfortlogan.org, email [email protected] or call Infantry) show and tell us about uniforms worn by soldiers in 303-789-3568 the Civil War. His wife Gena wore a typical dress worn by the — Rebecca Watt - Friends of Historic Fort Logan women of the day, and showed us its awesome complexity – what it took, for both men and women, to outfit themselves every day back then! Sheridan Library April Events Have you been to the Fort Logan Museum (on 3742 W. April 3: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Cloud Computing: Princeton Circle – the only house with dark green trim) lately? Have you ever heard the term “in the cloud” and wonder what that Well, if you haven’t, we have a new display case in the Library means? If you answered “yes,” this class is for you. Come find Room at the top of the stairs on the second floor, which has out what cloud computing is and see what it’s like to work “in the finally given us a place to display some special material. You cloud.” Requires: Experience with using a web browser. might find it interesting. April 12 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Under the Sea Crafts.: Let the Staff Sgt. Maurice F. Lane, who served in WWII, was a sea set you free! Get inspired by the calming colors of the sea by Sheridan neighbor who lived just to your south, graduating from making some “mer-mazing” crafts and a candle holder. Choose Douglas County High School in 1940. He entered the army, being from mermaid or sea serpent-themed accessories. Teens. inducted at Fort Logan in July 1941, and served in the European April 12: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Springtime Stories and Crafts: Theatre from Dec. 1943 till June 1945. He was in the Eighth Air Spring has sprung and sunny days have begun. Jump into spring Force, 491st Bombardment Group. Subsequently Maurice was in with fun stories and crafts. Children and Tweens. training on B-29s to fly in the Pacific Theatre, but did not go after April 13: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sesame Street Storytime: the dropping of the two atom bombs over Japan. Play and learn with your favorite pals from Sesame Street®! Maurice’s half-brother, Kent Brandebery, an original Meet the real characters and giggle, wiggle and sing along as we board member of Historic Fort Logan, donated to us Maurice’s explore picture books and songs together. Register online. army foot-locker full of a wide assortment of items, including April 17: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Stories and More: Literacy to his hat, a book about the 491st, and various medals plus much Go: Enjoy storytime, songs and play. Leave with books and fun more. Maurice died in 2002, and is buried in the nearby Fort activities to keep learning going at home! Everyone is welcome, Logan National Cemetery. He is yet another of the many thou- from grandparents to caregivers. Children 0 - 5 Register online. sands of soldiers to whom we all owe our deepest gratitude for April 18: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Gamers Guild: Giant Games: If his service to our country. you like variety, then you’re in for a treat. Play a different type This last winter several members of the Mount Rosa chapter of game each month. This month, let’s play giant games! 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Page 8 Sheridan News / April 2018 South Suburban Parks Art Wollenweber: A Sheridan Legacy Arthur “Art” Wayne Wollenweber was born on June 13, 1929 and Rec April Events in Pueblo, to Paul and Elizabeth Wollenweber. The family moved to Need a job? Check out South Suburban’s new online Denver and Art graduated from East High School in 1947. He played careers site. Join South Suburban, where work meets play! football, basketball, and baseball at East. Art started playing baseball We have lots of opportunities to pursue your passion for when he was eight years old. recreation, nature, culinary and more. Check out our new Art got his degree from Colorado State College in 1951, which Careers site at http://careers.ssprd.org/. is now known as the University of Northern Colorado. Art played South Suburban’s Sheridan Recreation Center offers basketball, football, and baseball at CSC. After college Art played something for everyone! Sheridan Recreation Center is a pro baseball with the Cardinals and White Sox organizations. He was great place to work out, shoot hoops, play racquetball called to serve into the military for two years. When he returned, he and push yourself to the limits in the Functional Training played for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Art’s pro career ended with Room. Fitness classes include SilverSneakers Classic on a shoulder injury. Art met his wife Louann at CSC. They were mar- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. And, ried on September 27, 1952. Art then completed his Master’s degree. Hatha Yoga is offered on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Art started teaching at Sheridan Union High School in 1956. His Pickleball, which is similar to ping pong, badminton and contract also included coaching. Over the years Art taught American tennis, is one of the most popular activities at the Center. Government, Social Studies, and Physical Education. Later, he The game has simple rules, and is a great way to make new became assistant principal. Art was head baseball coach at Sheridan friends. Pickleball is available every Monday, Wednesday for twenty years and would win over 300 games. He also coached and Friday from 8 am – 3 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays other sports including football, basketball, track, and wrestling. from 8 a.m. - 12 noon; and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 noon. No Art started a summer baseball program with the help of John experience is necessary; join at any time! Stanfield in 1956 for Sheridan kids. This was the free program for For additional information on classes and programs, call the first few years. The ten week summer program served children 303-761-2241 or visit us at ssprd.org. Sheridan Recreation from nine to eighteen. No kids were turned away. The first year start- Center is located at 3325 W. Oxford Ave. ed out with 35 kids and the last six to seven years had 450 in atten- Paint-Along Studio Daytime – April 18. Paint along dance. It was mainly Sheridan children, but extended out to Littleton, with others and create your own acrylic masterpiece and Lincoln High Schools. Sponsors included Brannan Sand and through guided instruction. Paint on a wrapped canvas and Gravel, Spencer Sporting Goods, Harmony Market, Culligan Water, take your finished piece home with you. All materials pro- and VFW Post 9644. In 1961 South Suburban Parks and Recreation vided. Ages 12+. Wed., April 18, 2-4 p.m. $23 Resident;$28 District began funding the equipment and Art’s salary. Nonresident. Register at ssprd.org, or call 303-347-5999. Art fought to keep the fees low at just $2.00 per player. The Creativity Lab, located inside Sheridan Recreation The program lasted over fifteen years. Center, offers a variety of art materials and found objects Art received many awards while at Sheridan. He ready to be turned into arts and crafts. Explore painting, was Coach of the Year - six times, District Coach sewing, needle and yarn crafts, jewelry making, paper- of the Year, National Coach of the Year in 1979, crafts and 3D and sculptural crafts. The Creativity Lab is Athletic Director of the Year in District 7. He was free with admission to the Sheridan Recreation Center. inducted in the Metropolitan League Hall of Fame Creativity Lab Family Night – April 13. Celebrate Art Wollenweber and the Colorado Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2015 he the end of the week in the Creativity Lab making a fun was inducted into the Colorado High School Activities Association family project together! The April project is Family Rock (CHSAA) Hall of Fame. Art was a stern and tough coach but he Portraits. Price is for six people. Class is 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. really cared about “his kids.” Art was selected as Sheridan Celebrates $16 Resident; $19 Nonresident. Register at ssprd.org, or Grand Marshal in 2006. The theme in 2006 was “Play Ball.” call 303.347.5999. Art passed away on Feb. 27, 2018. Art is survived by his wife The Creativity Lab offers Toddler Time Tuesdays Louann Wollenweber, his daughter Karen Wollenweber, son Art from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Ages 2-5, accompanied by an Wollenweber (Joli), son Kurt Wollenweber (Leanne), and daugth- adult have the Lab to themselves! $2.25 Youth Resident; er-in-law Tracy Hoefke. He was preceded in death by his son Marv $3 Youth Nonresident (accompanying adult is free). Wollenweber. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four Need a place to host your special event or party? The great-grandchildren. Art’s full bio is available on the Sheridan Center’s multipurpose art room can be rented for groups of Historical Society website at www.shs-co.org. 15 participants or more. For more info call 303-761-2241. — Sheridan Historical Society — Jamie DeBartolomeis, Marketing Specialist, SSPR