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Community Service Officer Laura Coddington of the Wheat Ridge Police Department enjoys working with the community she serves. Her goal is to work well with residents and seniors, some of whom may be suffering from dementia. Photo by Amy Woodward

Training, planning used in approach for older adult issues By Amy Woodward

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ore than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s patients will wander or become lost. Half of wanderings lead to injury if the individual is not found within 24 hours. Seven out of 10 people with Alzheimer’s live at home. Those statistics come from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, an organization which addresses emerging issues confronting law enforcement. One of the most pressing issues involves how law enforcement agencies handle populations affected by Alzheimer’s. “This is going to be a growing area of concern in our communities,” said Police Chief Dan Brennan of Wheat Ridge, which has the densest population of senior in Jefferson County. “I think we’re just touching the tip of the iceberg.” Colorado recognized these challenges when the Colorado Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s continues on Page 7

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Walter Strippgen is greeted by friends after his arrival at the Grange Community Center in Golden Gate Canyon to receive his Granger of the Year Award. Pictured with Walter; Ellen Phillips, right, and Elisa Hansen, left, daughter of Phillips. Photo by Amy Woodward

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Golden Gate honors former granger Walter Strippgen recognized by neighbors, friends By Amy Woodward awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com Golden Gate Canyon Community prides itself on its historical residents who have called the canyon home. Walter Strippgen, recently turned 92, returned to the canyon he lived in for over two decades to receive the Granger of the Year award in recognition of his life, talents and contributions to society, on Saturday, July 26. “He’s just an amazing guy,” said Jayne Ruesch, resident of Golden Gate Canyon. An entrepreneur, inventor, rancher and

poet, Strippgen’s most significant work came from his design and fabrication of a spinal implant system called ISOLA that is now licensed to Depuy-Johnson & Johnson. Spinal implants that are used today are based upon the ISOLA system that Strippgen helped design. He holds over 11 patents relating to ISOLA. “Not many of us can say they’ve left a legacy like that,” said Ellen Phillips, resident of Golden Gate and member of the Golden Gate Grange Community Center. His impact on his fellow grangers has been just as lasting. Strippgen has designed, modified and manufactured thousands of medical instruments during his career in the industry which began in the 1970s while enlisting the help of his neighbors who worked in his shop in Golden Gate Canyon. “It’s been a fascinating experience what he’s taught us,” Phillips said.

The experience Strippgen provided to his neighbors have led them to careers built on skills taught by him including passing down his knowledge of machines and building medical instruments. Linda Lenox, close friend of Strippgen and former Golden Gate resident, was one former granger who inherited his knowledge. She now has her own medical and surgical equipment business located in Louisville, Colorado. “He just takes over every aspect of your life,” Lenox said. “My business thrives with the knowledge I gained from Walt.” Strippgen received a standing ovation when he received his award. “The grange has been a strong part of my world,” Strippgen said. “I have not forgotten the many years that I was at the grange and the wonderment that I learned from that.”


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