Sentinel Northglenn 10-24-2013
Northglenn -Thornton
October 24, 2013
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Adams County, Colorado • Volume 50, Issue 11
Human services center opens on Federal Officials laud 3CE location By Mikkel Kelly
mkelly@ourcoloradonews.com Three words – love the location – describe the perspective of attendees Saturday at the grand opening of the Center for Career & Community Enrichment, south of 72nd on Federal Boulevard. The new multi-service center — dubbed 3CE — at 7117 Federal Blvd. in Westminster will provide classes, workshops and numerous services for low-income residents. The site is credited with bringing needed Adams County human services to the west side of Interstate 25. Further, the location on Federal Boulevard is considered easy to find and easily
accessible to bus lines. “I’m so happy we are so close (to this portion of the county) and not just for the families we serve, but the community as well,” said Elizabeth Aryeetey, family selfsufficiency coordinator at the center. Aryeetey introduced Brandieli Ciddio-Garrison, a single mother who credited three to four years of assistance programs directed by Aryeetey with helping her family to overcome challenges. Garrison said she has achieved self-sufficiency and is now working at an adult day-care center and serves as a court appointed advocate at CASA, an Adams and Broomfield counties agency that assists abused children. “3CE is greatly appreciated in this community because at
one time there were four workforce centers then it was cut to one due to the economy at 120th and Sable in Thornton,” CiddioGarrison said. “So this new center is very convenient for a lot of people.” Congressman Ed Perlmutter addressed the gathering of about 50 people Saturday and said, “If you can’t get there it ain’t worth a hill of beans. This center will make it easier for people to take advantage of the opportunities we have.” Faith Winter, Westminster mayor pro tem, noted having the selected combination of services in one building makes needed resources much more accessible. Center continues on Page 17
Elizabeth Aryeetey, family self-sufficiency coordinator, describes the importance of having human services programs. Janet Benavente, left, Colorado State University Extension family and consumer science agent in Adams County, listens to speakers at the Saturday grand opening. Photo by Mikkel Kelly
Residents stand behind proposed development Vacant lot set to become medical plaza, day care and storage units By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com
Food service workers at Mapleton Public Schools participated in two-day culinary workshop Oct. 14-15 by LiveWell Colorado to learn more about cooking from scratch. Photos by Tammy Kranz
Mapleton focuses on healthy meals Made-from-scratch food offered in school cafeterias By Tammy Kranz
tkranz@ourcommunitynews.com
Robert Mattoch, a chef consultant with LiveWell Colorado, chops lettuce on Oct. 15 during a workshop at Mapleton Public Schools about scratch cooking.
Whole wheat pasta and bread; chicken hot dogs; steamed vegetables; nonprocessed food, so raw chicken and pork are prepared on site; multiple items made from scratch — such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, lasagna and soup. This menu sounds like that of a health-conscious adult, but it’s actually what students in Mapleton Public Schools are eating. Hungry kids don’t learn well, and Mapleton wants to satisfy their hunger healthily. “Under the leadership of our nutrition services director, Joella Carron, we’ve take all deep fryers and breaded items out of our kitchens and are now serving our children whole grains,
grilled chicken sandwiches, and even fruit instead of syrup on pancakes,” said Melissa Johnson, communication specialist. “We are doing some incredible things in our kitchens. We are excited to continue such culinary advancements through our partnership with LiveWell.” LiveWell Colorado conducted a twoday culinary workshop Oct. 14-15 at Mapleton for its nutrition staff, with a focus on scratch cooking and recipe and menu development. “More than one in four Colorado children are overweight or obese and only 8 percent of Colorado’s children meet recommended levels of fruit and vegetable consumption.” Venita Currie, program director at LiveWell Colorado “So we wanted to jump into the food fight and teach kids healthy food is good for them and it can taste good too.” Meals continues on Page 17
Thornton City Council unanimously approved plans for the development of a medical building, day care and ministorage facility at the northeast intersection of East 123rd Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The 8-0 approval came after a public hearing during council’s special meeting on Oct. 15. Ward 3 Councilwoman Lynne Fox excused herself from the hearing and vote because she resides within 1,500 feet of the property. Nine residents spoke in favor of the development, while three voiced their opposition. Some of those in favor of the plans talked about this being a better development than those suggested in the past — such as Albertsons, which has closed many stores — and the fact the development will bring property tax revenue into the city. “I don’t see anything wrong with this,” said Kathy Lyons, who lives across where the storage facility will be located. “The only thing people might have issues with is the storage unit, but it will be low key, the height is low, there’s not going to be a lot of activity in there. I really do hope you approve this Because eventually something awful is going to go in there — this will work.” One resident against the development cited concerns about the mini storage Lot continues on Page 17
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