June 4, 2015 VOLUM E 70 | IS S UE 30 | 50 ¢
A DA M S C OU N T Y & J E F F E R S ON COU N T Y, COLOR A D O
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MAPLETON GRADUATES
Federal Heights observes 75 years Town was incorporated in lopsided 1940 vote By Ashley Reimers
areimers@colorado communitymedia.com
More than 300 students from Mapleton Public Schools graduated on Saturday. The Mapleton Public Schools High School Choir sang the national anthem, and the senior members shared a special performance of “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers, arranged by Alan Billingsley. The choir was under the direction of Jennifer McCauley. Courtesy photo
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Not the typical lemonade stand
Youngster helps other children learn to sell By Ashley Reimers
areimers@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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At just 9 years old, Jack Bonneau is a legitimate entrepreneur. Last spring, he started his own business selling lemonade at the Market at the Orchard in Westminster. For 12 weeks, Jack spent five hours every Sunday selling lemonade and iced tea to farmers market shoppers all in the quest for one thing — to purchase a Lego Death Star set. “My dad said I could get the Death Star, but I would have to pay for it myself,” he said. “It cost $400, and I was like, ‘How am I going to do that?’ My dad suggested I start a lemonade stand, and I thought it was a great idea. So I did it.” Jack sold 14-ounce drinks for $2.75 and by the end of the summer he earned $2,000. Minus his $900 in expenses, Jack ended up with a profit of $1,100, enough to buy the Lego Death Star. But it wasn’t just about the money for the young businessman. Jack wanted to give back to the community as well. He sells only Newman’s Own lemonade and iced tea, because the company gives 100 percent of the after-tax profits to charity. Jack also wants to help other kids become entrepreneurs. He and his dad Steve Bonneau created the website JacksStands.com, which allows youngsters to sign up for a date to work their own lemonade stand at farmers markets in Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Westminster. The father-son duo provides the supplies and wooden stand as well as the necessary permits and insurance. “It’s not about making money, it’s about helping other kids and having fun while doing it,” Jack said. “Kids get to be social with other people and learn how to sell. And if someone is shy or needs a little help, they can stay with me for a few weeks at my lemonade stand.” Jack can relate to his peers feeling nervous about selling to random people. He admits it was tough in the beginning reaching out to people
Jack Bonneau pours a cup of lemonade. The 9-year-old runs his own lemonade stand every weekend at the Market at the Orchard in Westminster. Photo by Trent Campbell and convincing them to buy his lemonade. But after some practice, and showing off his big smile, he quickly learned how to bring in the goods. “You have to be happy and friendly and alive to pull people in,” Jack said. “And there’s no penalty on not making any money. Sometimes you’re going to be rejected. It’s part of life.” Hearing his son talk about his success and seeing his confidence grow gives Steve the goosebumps. As an entrepreneur himself, Steve said he’s very proud of his son’s willingness to work hard and learn what it takes to run a business. “Jack really embraced the business. It’s awesome,” he said. “We work together on everything, but he has the final say on what he wants to do.” To sign up for a farmers market date, or for more information, visit www.JacksStands.com.
With 32 of the 70 residents voting in favor of incorporation, Federal Heights became a town on June 6, 1940. Now, 75 years later to the day, the city is hosting an anniversary celebration. The vote took place on May 28, 1940, nine days before the incorporation became official, and of the 34 people voting, just two opposed incorporation. The first mayor was Pasquale “Pat” Lombardi and the fire department was developed shortly after incorporation. As the years went on, the town was operated on funds raised by social events and town improvements were made possible through donated materials and labor. Federal Heights’ first traffic light was installed at 92nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard in the early 1970s followed by the opening of Federal Height Elementary school in 1976, the year before the town became a city. What began as a town of 70 of residents has grown to a population of 12,000. City Manager Jacqueline Halburnt said the anniversary celebration, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 6, will highlight the growth over the years and touch on the how life used to be, back all those years. The city will also reveal the contents of a time capsule that was placed in 1978 in the wall of city hall, 2380 W. 90th Ave. “Many staff members have worked hard to research the history of the city,” she said. “So we’re going to display the information they found and the items we found in the time capsule in a display case in city hall.” Before the time capsule reveal and comments from former elected officials at noon, the celebration begins with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.at the fire department, 2400 W. 90th Ave. Cost is only 75 cents in honor of the 75th anniversary and the meal also includes eggs, sausage and coffee. After the breakfast, residents can enjoy live music in the parking lot at city hall, food vendors and children’s activities. “The celebration will be a day of fun activities and a way for people to learn more about the history of Federal Heights,” Halburnt said. “It’s also a great opportunity to incorporate education with fun.”
THE FEDERAL HEIGHTS TIME CAPSULE The city of Federal Heights is filling a second time capsule to be opened in 2040. Here’s what residents will find in 25 years: List of the cost of various items in 2015 List of city accomplishments Video of what the city looks like today Police and fire patches Federal Heights pen and pin Denver Broncos photo #1 selling CD Event poster Employee photo Item for the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District