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WHAT’S HAPPENING Cooney began his employment with the Wheat Ridge Police Department on April 1, 1979. He graduated from the police academy first in his class and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1988. In 2007, he became a Commander for the department. Over the course of his law enforcement career, Cooney received numerous letters of commendation as well as appreciation from his chain of command, other law enforcement agencies, and citizens of the Wheat Ridge community. In 2008, Cooney was the driving force in developing the SAFER program that allows the department to use data-driven strategies to accomplish operational goals. He also became the department’s Emergency Manager and worked to develop the Emergency Management Plan and integrate it into day-to-day operations.
Mark Cooney last week, Commander Mike Hendershot will assume responsibilities as the Emergency Preparedness Manager and later this year, the responsibilities of Investigations Bureau Commander. Other changes within the department include Sergeant Jamie Watson assuming duties as the Professional Standards Unit Supervisor and the promotions of Corporal Bobbi Dawkins and Detective Chris Krieger to Police Sergeant. Krieger will be assigned to Watch II and Dawkins will be assigned to Watch III. With the promotion of Krieger, Detective Justin Paugh will become a Core Property Detective.
To nominate festival royalty, visit thecarnationfestival.com/nominate-festivalroyalty-2017
Teller Street Gallery Celebrates Five Years
Monica Duran Announces Run for Colorado State House
Join Teller Street Art Gallery on June 30 for its five-year anniversary celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. In addition to an art show, there will be food, drinks and fun!
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) launched its Summer Reading program on June 1. This year, the program has a community-wide goal of reading a collective 30 million minutes in two months. JCPL aims to create a culture of reading in Jefferson County while helping students maintain or improve their reading levels for when they return to school in the fall.
Royals Needed For Wheat Ridge Do you know a community member who has made a positive contribution through notable participation or service in Wheat Ridge? If so, consider nominating them for this year’s Count, Countess or Grand Marshal of the 48th Annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, Aug. 11-13. Deadline for nominations is July 7. All nominees need to be available for public appearances during the festival: Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m. to noon, to view and judge entries during the parade on 38th Avenue; Aug. 10, 5 to 7 p.m., for the Mayor’s Reception; and Aug. 13, 7 to 8:15 p.m., for the awards presentation on the Festival Main Stage at Anderson Park.
Wheat Ridge City Council Member Monica Duran has officially declared her candidacy for the Colorado State House in District 24, the seat currently held by Rep. Jessie Danielson (D-Wheat Ridge), who on Wednesday announced her candidacy for state senate. Prior to her service on the Wheat Ridge City Council, Monica Duran was an elected member of the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection Board. Her community experience includes serving as a board member for the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission as well as the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival board. Duran is also a member of the Jefferson County Latino Initiative. Duran was a leader of the 2015 campaign to pass Wheat Ridge Issue 300. She has been a volunteer in the local Democratic Party, including the Jefferson County Democratic Latino Initiative, is active in the HD-24 Democrats and has served as a local Precinct Committee Person for the party. Duran was a member of the first graduating class of Emerge Colorado, an organization that trains Democratic women to run for office. For more information, visit www.monicaduran.com.
Wheat Ridge Holds Annual Clean Up Days The Wheat Ridge Police Department and Localworks will hold three additional Clean Up Days this summer (the first was on June 3): • July 8 from 8 a.m. to noon (or until bins are full), at Glory of God Church, 12200 W. 38th Ave. • Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon (or until bins are full), at St. Peter and Paul Church, 3900 Pierce St. • Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon (or until bins are full), at Wheat Ridge Congregational Church, 6310 W. 29th Ave. For the July, August and September events, green waste including branches smaller than 4 inches in diameter and leaves will be accepted, but no grass or dirt. Additionally recycling material will be accepted. Locations for hazardous materials and electronics to be dropped off at Rooney Road, 151 S. Rooney Road in Golden (303316-6262) or SustainAbility Recycling (Electronics) 6240 W. 54th Ave. in Arvada (303-425-9226).
Wheat Ridge Police Department Commander Cooney Retires Wheat Ridge Police Department Commander Mark Cooney is retiring after 38 years with the department.
For more information, visit www.tellerstreetgallery.com or call 303-424-9273.
Wheat Ridge PD Hires Lucas Hunt as Supervisor of Community Services Wheat Ridge Police Department appointed Lucas Hunt as the new supervisor for the Community Services Unit, which oversees Code Enforcement, Animal Control, Parks Enforcement, and Zoning and Development. Hunt is a 30-year veteran police officer having served with the Chandler Police Department in Arizona for most of that time. He also served as the director of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team and supervised the Code Enforcement Unit as well as the Bike Team, K-9, Narcotics and Administrative units. Hunt is a graduate of Columbia Southern University and received his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. He attended the Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School.
RTD Launches MyRide Smart Cards RTD recently introduced MyRide smart cards, making it easy for riders to pay their fare, without having to worry about carrying exact change. Riders simply tap their MyRide card on the smart card reader on RTD’s bus and rail vehicles. Patrons paying with a MyRide card receive a discount of 25 cents per trip (or 15 cents per discounted trip). To learn more about MyRide smart cards, visit www.rtd-denver.com/myride. shtml.
Promotions and Reassignments at Wheat Ridge Police Department Sergeant Tracy Wardell has been promoted to Police Commander of the Wheat Ridge Police Department. Wardell will assume commander responsibilities within the Patrol Division responsible for day watch, including the department’s Crash and Traffic Team and the Crime Prevention Team, which includes School Resource Officers. He will also oversee the West Metro SWAT Team. Wardell joined the WRPD in 1992 and was promoted to sergeant in 2006. During his 25-year tenure with WRPD, Wardell has served on the SWAT Team, as a detective for the Investigations Bureau, and as a motorcycle officer and Accident Reconstructionist. He took on the role of Professional Standards Supervisor in 2013. With the retirement of Commander
Jeffco Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program
Three Big Days free admission!
JCPL also is continuing its Summer Reading School Contest, awarding $800 to five Jeffco Public Schools that have the highest percentage of finishers (students who read and log at least eight hours) in their respective categories (preschool; elementary; middle; high; charter/choice/ option). People can register online at www.jeffcolibrary.org/SummerReading or in any Jefferson County library through July 3.
Sweet Ridge Studios Offers Summer Art Camp Summer has arrived! Come make beautiful and creative projects with us at Stevens Elementary School located right next door to Wheat Ridge Cyclery. Camp meets from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for $165. Students ages 6 to 12 are welcome. Lunch Bunch is available from noon to 1 p.m. each day for $10 a day or $45 a week. Themes change from week to week and students will use a wide range of materials including clay, painting and drawing. For details visit www.SweetRidgeStudios.com
Parade!
38th Ave from Ames Street to Upham Street
Sat., Aug 12th • 9:30am
Pancake Breakfast at The Grange (3850 High Ct) • 7am
Theme: “Rock n’ Carnations”
The Parade is among one of the longest standing traditions held to celebrate the incorporation of our beloved Wheat Ridge. The Parade features local schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that always show up to have fun and impress the crowd!
August 11-13, 2017
Anderson Park • 44th & Field thecarnationfestival.com
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