Police Urge Citizens to Be Observant for Crime

Vol. 03 No. 32 February 2014 Circulation: 2,980

Police Urge Citizens to Be Observant for Crime

Sheridan Police Chief Mark Campbell recently received a letter from a resident Would it be possible for you to write
about his department’s quick response to an intruder he spotted at a neighbor’s house. an article in the next publication of the

Steven L. Koenig wrote: Sheridan News advising the citizens of

“I want to commend you and the SPD for a quick response to a situation in my Sheridan that especially during the winter

neighborhood Saturday evening. About 8:15 p.m., I went out into my backyard and months, we all need to be alert and keep an

looked to the West and saw someone in a black hoodie standing on my neighbor’s patio eye on our neighborhoods for suspicious

staring at me. activities and people? Especially those

The house has been empty for several months, so this person was trespassing, and homeowners that have no fences, or a low,

who knows what else. I went inside and called dispatch, who immediately sent two SPD easy to access gate. The house next to me

officers to the property to check it out. Since it was snowing, the person’s footprints were has a three-foot high gate, which allowed

easy to see, verifying my story. He had kicked in a basement window, and upon hearing this person to gain access to the back of the

me in my backyard, left the area by the time I had come back out after calling dispatch. house.

Your officers were very thorough and professional in their investigation. I was One other thing that concerns me is that

impressed by how fast they arrived on scene. Since the person in question had fled the not very many of my neighbors have their

scene, there was little they could do. porch lights on at night. Once again, thanks

to you and your department for all you do.”

Citizens the Eyes and Ears of Police Dept. — Steven L. Koenig

“See it” – If you see suspicious activity, report it. Mark Your Calendar
The Sheridan Police Department relies on early and accurate information from citi-
zens in reporting suspicious activity. You and your neighbors can be the first to spot a

burglar in or around an area, or a strange car driving around. Remember, lighting is still Planning Commission (if needed)

considered to be the most cost effective deterrent to crime. Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Community Room

“Hear it” – Listen for suspicious activity. Unusual sounds and barking dogs can be CC Work Session

the result of prowlers or suspicious vehicles. Everyone should get in the habit of look- Feb.12 6:00-7:00 p.m. Council Chambers

ing outside window and doors, especially if noises attract your attention.

“Report it” – Remember, you are the eyes and ears for the Police Department and Regular City Council Meeting
our community. Report suspicious activity immediately. Anything that seems slightly Feb. 12 7 p.m. Council Chambers
out of place or does not look right could be criminal activity. When calling, be sure to

report the reason for your call and the location of the activity. Sheridan Celebrates
If you see suspicious activity or need to report a crime, call 303-762-2211 or 911 Feb. 13 6:30 p.m. Sheridan Rec. Center
for Emergencies.

— Marilyn Duckett, Administrative Coordinator, Sheridan Police Department Coffee with Council

Feb. 15 9 a.m. Panera Bread – River Point

Residents Reminded of City Hall Closed
City Snow Routes, Rules Feb. 17 in Observance of Presidents Day

A snow route is declared when snow fall is substantial enough to warrant plowing Planning Commission (if needed)
and or sanding. If a vehicle is parked on a snow route, the vehicle will be ticketed and Feb. 19 6:30 p.m. Community Room
towed at the owner’s expense. In the event the City of Sheridan declares a snow event,
the following locations will be used as emergency snow routes. CC Work Session
- Irving Street from Dill Road to Oxford Avenue Feb. 26 6-7 p.m. Council Chambers
- Oxford Avenue (No parking Permitted)
- South Natches Court and Frontage Road (No parking Permitted) Regular City Council Meeting
- West Hamilton Place (Vehicles may park on dirt shoulder, as long as they do not Feb. 26 7 p.m. Council Chambers

protrude onto the asphalt). After CC SRA Meeting
- Brady Court (No Parking Permitted) Feb. 26 Council Chambers
- Hampden Avenue from Brady to Lowell

Page 2 Sheridan News / February 2014

Plowing and Sanding Priorities City of Sheridan

Priority 1 – Arterial Streets, such as Irving, Oxford, Natches, 4101 S. Federal Blvd. • Sheridan, Colorado 80110
Platte River, Santa Fe Frontage, Hamilton Place, Brady, Hampden Phone: 303-762-2200 • Fax: 303-438-3398
Avenue, Dartmouth, Zuni, Lowell Blvd. River Point Parkway,
River Point Drive and Hazel. Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-762-2200
Priority 2 – Collector Streets – Kenyon, Lehigh, Milan, S.
Clay St., S. Bryant St., S. Dale Ct., Shoshone and any street City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-438-3306
around a school.
Priority 3 – Any residential street. Sheridan Celebrates Committee. . . 303-438-3321
City alleys will not be plowed, unless an emergency situation
arises. If you should have questions or concerns reference the Municipal Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-762-2204
emergency snow routes, please feel free to call 303-438-3259.
(in box) Fire Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-762-2222
City officials remind Sheridan citizens as well as business-
es that regulations require that snow on sidewalks be cleared Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-762-2211
within 24 hours of the completion of any snow storm.
While clearing sidewalks, officials warn NOT to deposit Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . . . 303-438-3237
snow into the street when clearing sidewalks. Dumping snow
onto a street is illegal under city code 46-32 and 50-139. Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-438-3224
Instead, shovel the show onto your lawn or yard.
Reserve Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-438-3257
Former Mayor Roger Rowland Selected
2014 Sheridan Celebrates Parade Marshall Police Administration . . . . . . . . . . 303-438-3230

2014 marks the 25th annual Sheridan Celebrates community Victim’s Assistance Unit. . . . . . . . 303-438-3342
parade and festival. This exciting free public event was created
in January 1990. The City Council asked Roger Rowland to Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-738-1098
organize a committee and the events. Roger Rowland had just News Articles
retired from six years as Mayor of Sheridan. He partnered with
then Council Member, Cliff Mueller, plus other prominent com- The deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month before
munity residents and affiliates such as the library, the recreation the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to Arlene at
center, Sheridan Schools and business owners to organize and [email protected]. No endorsement of any product or
conduct the very first Sheridan Celebrates in September of 1990. service is implied or stated by its inclusion in the newsletter.
This inaugural event was hosted to commemorate the 100th anni-
versary of the City’s founding in 1890. The initial festival was Advertising
held next to recreation center and high school. From the begin- The deadline for advertisements is the 15th
ning, the event included the ever-popular parade, and in 1990,
also exhibited a “folklore village” highlighting the lives of the of the month for the next month’s issue.
early South Platte Valley settlers.
The festival is now held on the lovely front lawn of City Hall, To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499.
4101 S. Federal Blvd. The 2014 Sheridan Celebrates parade and Email: [email protected]
festival, “Sheridan Celebrates the Silver Screen,” will take place To find ad rates and discounts, go to www.
on Saturday, Sept. 27. ColoradoLasertype.com
Roger Rowland was not the first in his family to serve the City and click on the “Advertising Rates” link.
of Sheridan. His father, John Rowland, was a member of City
Council in the early 1960s. Rowland was raised in Sheridan’s The Sheridan News is published monthly by the City of Sheridan.
Ward 2 and attended Sheridan Schools, graduating in 1973. Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recommendation
Rowland truly enjoyed his educational experiences, particularly or endorsement by the publisher or the City of the goods or services offered therein. The
serving as team manager for the 1972 Sheridan High state cham- opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not of the City
pionship football team. After high school, Rowland attended or the publisher. Neither the City, publisher nor the authors intend to provide any profes-
Arapahoe Community College and served as student body presi- sional service or opinion through this publication.
dent during the 1974-1975 school year. “This service was a great
introduction to my time as Sheridan’s Mayor,” stated Rowland. Mayor Council Member Ward 1 Council Member Ward 1
Rowland obtained an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science for Dallas Hall Bonnie Parker Landau de Laguna
Law Enforcement. In 1993, he was the first person to be named [email protected]
as the Arapahoe Community College Alumni of the Year. He [email protected] [email protected]
currently works as a security officer for a national company.
Rowland served on his last Sheridan Celebrates committee Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 2 Council Member Ward 3 Council Member Ward 3
during the 2013 season. However, he still stays committed to Gary Howard
assisting the City of Sheridan as the webmaster for the Sheridan Chanele Beacham Ernie Camacho Tara Beiter-Fluhr
[email protected]
continued on page 3 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

February 2014 / Sheridan News Page 3

2014 Sheridan Celebrates Parade Salute Cannon at Fort Logan
Marshall, continued from page 2 Has Long History

Historical Society site at http://www.root- On the front lawn of the Friends of Historic Fort Logan
sweb.ancestry.com/~coshs/. This society
originated about the same time as the museum stands one of our more dramatic, if not significant, arti-
Sheridan Celebrates event and Rowland facts: our cannon, which first came to the army post around the
has been involved with both since their turn of last century. Manufactured in 1862 by the Phoenix Iron
inception. His dedication to Sheridan’s Company, during the Civil War it was mounted on a field car-
history has resulted in the writing of two riage and saw action as a weapon. Subsequently it was used by
books, one regarding the history of the fire the Colorado State Militia and was then declared surplus in 1900.
department and the other the history of the It first appeared in Ft. Logan’s records in 1906, being used as a
police department. Both were published salute gun (also called a “reveille gun”).
and are available from the Historical Society. This salute gun is of particular historic significance; very few
Rowland’s departure from the Sheridan Celebrates commit- remain in the U.S., many have been melted down and some just
tee is precipitated by his growing contributions to the Sheridan missing. In its youth, this one was a muzzle-loader during the
High School Alumni Association. Created four years ago, the Civil war; later it was modified to be a breech-loader, able to
Alumni Association is non-profit corporation that is now pursu- fire a three-inch-round shell. The breech has since been welded
ing 501-C-3 tax exempt status. Rowland is the current president shut disabling it for use as a weapon (though an arms expert has
of the Association. The Association is committed to supporting told us that the cannon could actually still be fired, with a small
Sheridan students by contributing to the annual after prom and amount of powder in the muzzle. We don’t plan to test this out!)
scholarships in the form of textbook funding for students in The current flagpole area of the fort was the original location
the 21st Century program, in which students are co-enrolled at for the cannon. It was moved to the front lawn of the Bachelors’
Sheridan High and the Arapahoe/Douglas Career and Technical Officers Quarters on Princeton Circle, where it stood until some-
School or a local college. Credits earned in this program count time in the early 1990s when the Friends were able to relocate it
both toward an advanced high school degree and a Career and to its present place on the museum’s front lawn.
Tech Certificate, Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree. We invite you to come to the museum and see this salute gun,
Rowland’s response to his appointment as the 2014 Sheridan read the explanatory plaque next to it, look at the barrel for its
Celebrates Grand Marshal was, “I really appreciate the recog- serial number and the original Ordinance Inspector’s initials at
nition for my last two decades of contributions to the City of the end of the muzzle: TTSL. Imagine it mounted on a wooden
Sheridan. I have always enjoyed my work with the dedicated vol- horse-drawn wagon, being pulled along across fields in battle,
unteers on the Sheridan Celebrates committee. I appreciate that being fired at the enemy; then in its latter life, being fired each
they will step up and fill in the gap made by my retirement. I will morning to wake the army troops! For more, go to www.friend-
devote my spare time to continue the formation and expansion of sofhistoricfortlogan.org or [email protected].
the Sheridan High School Alumni Association.”
The Sheridan Celebrates committee will miss Roger Rowland — Rebecca B. Watt – Friends of Historic Fort Logan
and welcomes new volunteers and ideas. Please attend an
upcoming meeting or share your suggestions by posting on the
Sheridan Celebrates Facebook page at https://www.facebook.
com/SheridanCelebrates. You can also leave a message on the
Sheridan Celebrates hotline at 303-438-3321. Get involved
today! — Jean Ray, Sheridan Celebrates Event Coordinator

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Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” New School to Be Called
Program Broadens Access to Fort Logan Northgate School 
High Speed Internet Service
The Sheridan Board of Education has
In an effort to make Internet service accessible to lower announced the district’s new school, under
construction at the corner of W. Mansfield
income households, Comcast created Internet Essentials, the Ave. and S. Lowell Blvd., will be named
nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption Fort Logan Northgate School.
program. Internet Essentials provides low-cost broadband Board president Ron Carter said the
service for $9.95 a month plus tax; the option to purchase an decision was unanimous. “The name has
Internet-ready computer for under $150 and multiple options everything we wanted – to keep the name
to access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in of Fort Logan but also provide the historical connection,” he said.
person. The “Northgate” in Fort Logan Northgate School references a
A household is eligible to participate if it meets the following tall gate – today only the posts remain standing – on the north side
criteria: At least one child in the household is eligible to partici- of the property where the school will be located. The gate stands on
pate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP); The resi- what was once a raised platform where soldiers disembarked from
dence is located where Comcast offers Internet service; and The trains bringing them to the once-bustling military base. The base,
family applying has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service first opened in 1887 and closed in 1946, was named Fort Logan in
within the last 90 days and doesn’t have an overdue Comcast bill 1889 after John Alexander Logan, a soldier, political leader and
or unreturned equipment. general in the Union Army.
For example, a family with a first grader could remain part Board member Sally Daigle said an effort will be made to
of the Internet Essentials program until the student is a senior restore the gate, located on the east side of S. Lowell Blvd. near
in high school – 12 years total – as long as the student remains the Early Childhood Center, as well as a matching gate on the
eligible for free or reduced price school lunch and the family west side of Lowell.   Superintendent Michael Clough said the
meets all other program requirements listed above. new name honors the “rich history” of the area. He pointed out
For more information, visit www.InternetEssentials.com that Sheridan High School will keep the community’s name as
for details in English and www.InternetBasico.com for details a prominent feature in one of the district’s schools. The new
in Spanish. Parents looking to enroll in the program can also school, being built under the state’s BEST (Building Excellent
call 1-855-846-8376 or, for help in Spanish, 1-855-765-6995. Schools Today) grant program, will serve students in grades 3-5
Educators or third-parties interested in helping to make the pro- and grades 6-8 in separate instructional areas. The students will
gram available to more families can find additional information
at InternetEssentials.com/partner.  continued on page 5

February 2014 / Sheridan News Page 5

Funding Still Available to Sheridan Homeowners
For Free Home Repairs Through Brothers Redevelopment

There is still time – and money – for Sheridan homeown- “Our work with the City of Sheridan is an example of a great

ers to apply for funds to improve in-home safety or mobil- partnership,” Martinez said. “By leveraging the available funds, we
ity for low-income, elderly or residents with disabilities. work together to make a direct difference in the lives of Sheridan
Approved homeowners also can receive help for urgent needs families, while helping to improve the community’s neighbor-
hoods.”
including plumbing, electrical, heating or damage repairs.
Homeowners who do not meet the criteria to participate in Help
Working directly with the City of Sheridan and the
Sheridan Housing Authority, Brothers Redevelopment will for Homes will be referred to an appropriate program that may be
provide home-repair services to improve housing conditions able to address their needs.
For more information about the program or to receive an appli-
within the Sheridan community.
Grants of between $3,500 and $5,000 will be available to cation, contact Lenore Gonzales Pedroza, 303-762-2200, or visit
qualified homeowners. To receive assistance, homeowners the city’s website: www.ci.sheridan.co.us.
For more information about Brothers Redevelopment and its
must occupy the home within the city’s boundaries and meet
specific income guidelines. All homes must also be in need of Home Maintenance and Repair Program for low-income, elderly
and disabled residents, call 303-202-6340 or visit www.brothers
repairs that can be completed within program guidelines.
The greatest focus of the Sheridan Help for Homes redevelopment.org.
— Allison Lockwood, Communications Manager
program is in-home mobility and accessibility for income-

qualified families. Examples of projects include construction

of wheelchair ramps, installation of safety grab bars, widened

doors, bathroom modifications such as roll-in showers and

installation of bath chairs. Fort Logan Northgate School, continued from page 4
In addition to in-home mobility and accessibility, the
Brothers professional construction crew will work to improve share common spaces such as the gymnasium, art rooms, cafeteria
in-home safety and injury prevention with custom steel exte-
rior handrails, custom wood interior handrails, wedge ramps and more. Students and teachers will move out of current Fort Logan
and exterior stair repairs.
Since 2010, Brothers has served more than 50 Sheridan Elementary School, where maintenance has been a challenge for
households with funding provided, according to Brothers
President Jeff Martinez. many years, and Sheridan Middle School will be re-purposed as the

new Early Childhood Center and administrative offices.  Students in

kindergarten through second grade will continue to be taught at Alice

Terry Elementary School. — Mark Stevens

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Page 6 Sheridan News / February 2014

South Suburban Parks and Rec February Events South Suburban Announces
Matching Gifts Program 
South Suburban’s Sheridan Recreation Center offers the
SilverSneakers Program. SilverSneakers is designed for South Suburban Park and Recreation District’s
Medicare participants with select health care plans. Patrons Board of Directors has allocated $10,000 in its 2014
can check eligibility at the recreation center’s front desk. budget for its annual Matching Gifts Program. The
The program allows participants to engage in select drop-in program matches donated dollars with District funds,
group fitness classes at a reduced rate, and that fee includes resulting in double the money available for the devel-
all facility amenities. The center offers SilverSneakers Classic, on Tues. and opment and improvement of community parks, trails,
Thurs., from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.  SilverSneakers Classic includes a variety facilities and programs. Neighborhoods, homeowner
of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and associations, sports groups, businesses, service clubs,
activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles individuals and other community organizations are
and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if encouraged to apply for matching funds to complete
needed for seated or standing support. their community projects on District-owned or leased
The Creativity Lab is just the place for kids and adults to engage property.
in art. And for a limited time, enjoy a FREE visit to the Creativity South Suburban’s Matching Gifts Program is
Lab during Feb. Simply bring this article to Sheridan Recreation designed to benefit a number of projects throughout
Center to try out the Creativity Lab for free during the month of the District, which serves residents of Littleton, Lone
Feb. Offer expires March 1, 2014. Through art experiences, chil- Tree, Sheridan, Columbine Valley, Bow Mar, western
dren develop important academic and social skills such as focus, Centennial and portions of unincorporated Jefferson,
problem-solving, dexterity, confidence and patience. Take advantage of the Douglas and Arapahoe counties. Application requests
Creativity Lab at Sheridan Rec Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave. The Lab is a for projects should not exceed $2,000. Projects submit-
fun, welcoming art room where community members of all ages can enjoy ted for consideration must be completed within 2014.
creating unique projects such as 3-D sculptures, paintings, jewelry, handmade Requests must be submitted by March 7. Projects
gifts, yarn crafts and mosaics. Open Mon-Fri, 3:30-7 p.m., the Creativity Lab selected for funding will be announced at the April 9
is an excellent after-school, enriching activity for Sheridan youth. meeting of the Board of Directors. 
Yoga is offered on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. Yoga The Guidelines and Application can be viewed
increases flexibility and strength, and it also helps with stress at www.sspr.org or picked up at the South Suburban
management. Sheridan Recreation Center is located at 3325 W. Administrative Office, 6631 South University Blvd.,
Oxford Ave. For more information call 303-761-2241 or visit Centennial. For more information, contact Laurie
www.sspr.org. Also, check us out on Facebook. Johnson at [email protected], or call 303-483-7009. 

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February Sheridan Library Events Schedule copy of last year’s income tax return(s), W-2 forms from each
employer, unemployment compensation statements, SSA-1099
ADULTS form if you were paid Social Security benefits, all 1099 forms
* AARP TAX ASSISTANCE showing interest and/or dividends and documentation showing
Sat. Feb.1, at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. original purchase price of sold assets, 1099-misc. showing any
AARP offers free tax preparation assistance to low income miscellaneous income, 1099-R form if you received a pension or
taxpayers, especially those ages 60 and older. The assistance is annuity, all forms indicating federal income tax paid, dependent
for regular tax returns only. Volunteers cannot help with K-1s, care provider info (name, employer, ID, Social Security number),
royalties, rental property, partnerships or more than five stock all receipts or canceled checks if itemizing deductions, and Social
trades and must have the stock cost available. They cannot help Security numbers for all dependents. Registration required.
with businesses with more than $5,000 in expenses. Bring the fol-
lowing with you: current year tax forms and preparation booklet,

Summer Opening Targeted * ADULT BOOK CLUB
For New Sheridan Library Mon., Feb.3 at 6:30 p.m.
Sutton by J.R. Moehringer
The Arapahoe Library District (ALD)
* POWERPOINT 2007 BASICS
recently began construction on a new Wed., Feb. 5 at 2 p.m.
Sheridan Library to provide broader library Learn to use PowerPoint to make a presentation for school,
service to the community. The new library, work, or just fun. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills.
expected to open later this summer, will Instructor: Oksana Hoard.
be located at 3425 W. Oxford Avenue.
The current library, located at 3201 W. Oxford Ave., within the * AARP TAX ASSISTANCE - SESSION 1
Sheridan High School, has served the community since 1972. Sat., Feb. 8, at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
“The new Sheridan Library, which will triple in size compared AARP offers free tax preparation assistance to low income
to the current facility, will feature public computers, meeting taxpayers, especially those ages 60 and older. Registration
rooms, comfortable reading areas and a teen space with computers Required
and gaming equipment,” said Cynthia Kiyotake, ALD’s manager
of neighborhood libraries. “The new facility has received a grant to * ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER LAB
become a Family Place Library and will include parenting books, Sat Feb. 8, at 2 p.m.
library staff trained in family support and offer parent/child work- In a small-group setting, have a little individual one-on-one
shops focusing on childhood literacy.” time: to ask a computer question; to try to solve a computer
ALD is working with Castle Rock’s White Construction problem; or to get information about computer classes and labs.
Group as the future library’s contractor and Denver’s Humphries Instructor: Eileen Kirk
Poli Architects as the project’s architects. ALD’s construction
budget will primarily rely on library funds that have been saved  continued on page 8
over the years for such a facility project. For more information,
visit http://arapahoelibraries.org/sheridan-update.

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February Sheridan Library Events Schedule, continued from page 7

ADULTS, continued CHILDREN, ADULTS
* GOGGLE AT GOOGLE GLASS * STORIES AND MORE
Mon., Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Tues., Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Peek into the future with a look at the Library District’s very own Are you caring for young children ages 0-5? Join us
pair of Google Glass. What is Glass? Google Glass is a wearable for a special storytime with extended activities for you to
computer that a user wears like (ultra-chic) eyeglasses. The screen is do at home with young children. We will provide you with
a small cube in the upper right-hand corner of the device, visible only books, activities and materials to promote early learning
to the wearer, and a tiny microphone puts the sound right behind your and literacy. Parents, grandparents, foster parents, neighbors
ear. Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands- and friends who provide care for children are welcome.
free format that can interact with the Internet via voice commands. Sponsored in part by the Arapahoe County Early Childhood
* CAFÉ CON LIBROS-SPANISH BOOK CLUB Council. Ages 0-5.
Tues., Feb. 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Titulo: Ex- Presidente de Colombia. Autor: Alvaro Uribe Velez. CHILDREN, ADULTS, TEENS
Additional Information: Adults New American & Language Program. * SPANISH FAMILY STORYTIME
* SHER-A-BOOK BOOK CLUB Sat., Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 11 a.m.
Fri., Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. Description: Designed for families with children of vari-
Description: Share about a book you’ve read. ous ages to enjoy as a group, Family Storytime features pic-
* AARP TAX ASSISTANCE ture books, rhymes, songs, and play. For all ages but geared
Sat., Feb. 15 at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. to ages 3-5. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay and
Description: AARP offers free tax preparation assistance to low participate in Family Storytimes. Reservations are required.
income taxpayers, especially those ages 60 and older. Registration * FAMILY STORYTIME
Required Tues., Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
* EXCEL 2007 BASICS Designed for families with children of various ages to
Sat., Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. enjoy as a group, Family Storytime features picture books,
Acquire a basic understanding of Microsoft’s popular spreadsheet. rhymes, songs, and play. For all ages but geared to ages 3-5.
Topics include: entering, editing, and formatting data; adjusting col- Reservations are required.
umn and row widths; renaming and deleting worksheets and using * FAMILY STORYTIME
AutoSum. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills. Instructor: Lizet Thurs., Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9:40, 10:10 and 10:40 a.m.
Aleman-Gabriel.
* AARP TAX ASSISTANCE TEENS
Sat., Feb. 22 at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. * GAME ON!
AARP offers free tax preparation assistance to low income tax- Fri., Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
payers, especially those ages 60 and older. Registration Required Hang out and play computer games, video games and board
games - you never know what you’ll get. Come find out and
CHILDREN have fun playing. Ages 11-17.
* SOME BUGGY LOVES YOU! * TEEN BOOK CLUB
Sat., Feb.1 at 2 p.m. Mon., Feb. 24 at 3 p.m.
Join in our ladybug themed heart-shaped extravaganza. Hear a Share about a book you’ve read. Ages 12 - 16
story about friendship and craft three lovely ladybug valentines.

LIBRARIES CLOSED for President’s Day: Mon., Feb. 17
Sheridan Public Library is located in Sheridan High School, 3201 W. Oxford Ave. For more information, call 303-542-7279.