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© Copyright 2006 City of Littleton all rights reserved June 2006 City council establishes 2006 sewer rates outside of the city . Responding to that question in his testimony, Pat Three reasons for the $114 million project: Fitzgerald, district manager for the Platte Canyon, Southwest Metro- 1) Regulatory Compliance–New mandates from the Colo- politan, Bow Mar and Columbine rado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Water and Sanitation Districts com- Quality Control Division and the Environmental Protection mented on behalf of the boards Agency with new permit limits for removal of nitrates to of director of those agencies . “No protect downstream users for whom the river is a drinking one wants to pay higher utility water source. $32 million fees but the proposed increase is 2) Infrastructure Modernization–The plant was built in 1977 justified and necessary. Calculated and many improvements are needed. $23 million costs for 2006 for operation and maintenance are $223 31. per resi- 3) Capacity Expansion–Increases in flows are based upon dential unit . The proposed rates are 20-year growth projections. $58 million $184 13. . That’s $39 18. less than the actual cost per user . The revenue to cover the difference came from the reserve fund that was built up by tap fees paid by developers over the past 20 or 30 years . There is not a subsidy from current users for growth . It is just the opposite – growth is subsidizing the users and the practice has to stop because it is clearly unsustainable ”. In 2001, the City of Littleton began a multi-million dollar con- Council Member John Oster- struction project at the wastewater treatment plant it owns and miller said the initial construction operates with the City of Englewood. of the plant in 1977 was $22 million and the EPA paid $13 million of (Editor’s note: All quotes in this and submit plans to the Water that. “During the first six years of article are excerpted from the April Committee,” Mugler told citizens the plant’s operation, rates tripled,” 4 city council meeting minutes ). at the public hearing . “At 95 percent Ostermiller said . “In 1983, there Following a public hearing capacity, the facility has to be under was a council directive not to April 4, the Littleton City Council construction or a tap moratorium increase rates and instead rates were adopted, by a vote of 5-2, waste- is put in place . Since construction subsidized by tap fees . Tap fees have water tap and sewer service fees can take many years, the facility paid for expansion of the plant,” The city code requires the Littleton City Council to annually set and charges for 2006 . Single family had to project when capacity would he added . rates for the “installation, operation, maintenance and replace- homeowners will pay $1 50. more be reached and work back from Roxborough Park Metropolitan ment of the required infrastructure to serve all connectors to the per month than they did in 2005 . that date to begin construction,” District General Manager Larry system.” Planning and design for improve- he added . The L/EWWTP first Moore said, “The plant was origi- ments to the Littleton/Engle- reached 80 percent capacity in 1995 nally planned as a regional facility wood Wastewater Treatment Plant and exceeded it for 21 days in 1999, and I want to commend Littleton Why are treatment costs increasing? (L/EWWTP) began in 1999 as according to Mayor Jim Taylor . and Englewood for what they have required by the Colorado Water When Council Member Doug done for the region . The plant The L/EWWTP discharges into segment 14 of the South Platte Quality Act, according to Larry Clark said, “The plant never reached serves 300,000 users, 13 percent River which is assigned beneficial uses by the State of Colorado Mugler, Planning Services Coordi- the 95 percent limit on the 30-day from Littleton and 12 percent for: agriculture; recreation; water supply; and aquatic life, Warm nator for the Denver Regional Coun- average,” Mugler responded that, from Englewood . The remaining Water Class 1. Increasingly stringent standards for the removal cil of Governments (DRCOG) . “the facility wanted to make sure it 75 percent of the users represent of nitrate (NO3), ammonia (NH3) and phosphate (PO4), and a DRCOG is the area-wide planning did not hit the 95 percent capacity 18 outside districts . Roxborough large class of chemicals called ‘endocrine disruptors’ are driv- agency that makes sure all facilities and have a tap fee moratorium ”. plans to be the 19th district and ing increased treatment costs in order to improve the quality of meet target goals . “At 80 percent Some citizens who spoke at the will pay $5 million to the plant effluent leaving the plant. capacity, a facility needs to start meeting asked whether Littleton for accepting 3,200 households in planning to address improvements citizens are subsidizing growth Roxborough ”.

PRSRT STD What’s Inside 2255 West Berry Ave. U.S. Postage Littleton, CO 80165 Paid Littleton, CO 2007 Citizens Pre-Budget Hearing...... 2 Permit No. 205 Museum Summer Concert Series...... 3 Littleton Fire Rescue Mini-Academy...... 4 Littleton Police On-line Safety Tips...... 5 ECRWSS Clean Up After Your Pets...... 6 Postal Patron Bemis Library Summer Reading Program . . . . . 7 Tis’ the Season for Weeds...... 8 LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL June 2006 • Page 2 Council schedules citizen forums Arrive with your questions and by Council Member and Mayor Jim leave with the answers! Citizen Taylor . And residents of District Forums are scheduled for residents IV are invited to a meeting Octo- of District’s I, III and IV this ber 24 hosted by Council Member summer and fall . Following a brief and Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast . presentation highlighting topical About 60 residents of District II issues in the community, citizens participated in a forum April 25 are invited to ask questions on any hosted by Council Member Pat topic with answers provided by the Cronenberger . city council and staff . All meetings begin at 7 p m. . and Residents of District III are are held in the council chamber at invited to a Citizen Forum July the Littleton Center, 2255 West 25 . That meeting will be hosted Berry Avenue . Invitations for each by Council Member Tom Mulvey . district meeting will be mailed to all Residents of District I are invited residents of that district . For further to a meeting September 26 hosted information, call 303-795-3720 . Citizens pre-budget hearing June 6 It’s only June but work is starting City Manager Jim Woods will then on the 2007 city budget . Citizens prepare the proposed budget and are invited to a pre-budget hearing present it to city council during two Tuesday, June 6 at 7 p .m . during work sessions, tentatively scheduled the regular city council meeting . It for August 22 and 23 . Changes will will be held in the council chamber be made to the budget based upon Littleton Mayor Jim Taylor is interviewed on the set of Comcast Local Edition by Anita Lopez. at 2255 West Berry Avenue . The direction provided by city council . Comcast invited a select few elected officials to participate in five-minute interviews about their city council encourages citizens to A public hearing will be held in the communities. Comcast subscribers can hear what that mayor had to say by visiting Comcast's On appear at the meeting and make their fall before the budget is formally Demand service. wishes known regarding next year’s adopted . budget priorities . For further information about PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Following the budget hearing, the 2007 budget, contact the finance department directors will meet with department at 303-795-3765 . the budget team in June and July . Accidents down on Santa Fe following improvements City of Littleton part- Fe Drive and Mineral Ave .; the nered to finance a major worst month for collisions is August highway safety improve- (the best month is February); the ment project on Santa most hazardous day of the week is Fe Drive, from C-470 Friday (the best day is Sunday); the to Church Avenue . The worst hour of day is 5 to 6 p m. ( the results indicate almost safest time to drive is 4 a m. ). and 35 percent fewer acci- more motorists are in rear end type dents and no fatalities accidents than any other type . during the first year fol- It seems more Littleton residents What happens when you spend lowing completion of the project . are using alternative forms of trans- $13 million during a four year period Wider travel lanes and shoulders, portation; the accident rate for bicy- on a roadway improvement proj- new lighting, a 16-foot separation clists more than doubled from 2004 . ect? You should see a reduction in between north and southbound traf- There were 24 collisions involving accidents and a more comfortable fic and new paving are now enjoyed bicyclists resulting in injuries to 12 drive for motorists . From 2002 to by 50,000 motorists everyday . riders. This is significantly higher 2004, the Colorado Department of As in the past, the number one than any previous year . Transportation (CDOT) and the intersection for accidents is Santa

Greetings from Bega Valley Shire, New South Wales, Australia! Major reconstruction scheduled for some streets Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast (third from left) presents a gift to Bega Mayor Tony Allen in March. Houstoun Waring Student Am- Later this spring, the city’s Public should be alert to lane closures and ware St ,. Littleton Blvd . to Prentice bassador and Heritage High School student Lucy Holtsnider is at Services Department will begin construction equipment at these Ave ;. Berry Ave ,. Delaware to Win- far left. The Bega-Littleton Sister City Exchange remains strong major reconstruction on the fol- locations . dermere; Bannock Dr ,. Davies to with 23 Littletonites visiting for two weeks in March. The art Kast lowing streets: W . Powers Ave . , Rio The city’s streets division will Delaware and several other minor presented was created by Littleton Artist Linda Siverston. Grande to Curtice Street; Lincoln be doing rotomilling and overlay of residential streets . Court, cul-de-sac north of Mineral several residential streets throughout For additional information, con- Ave . and East Mineral Ave ,. Broad- the city, including: Sterne Parkway, tact the Public Services Department City officials test back-up E.O.C. way to Logan. Two way traffic will east of Elati St ,;. Huron St . from at 303-795-3863 . be maintained at all times; motorists Berry Ave . to Littleton Blvd ;. Dela- On April 7, city officials held the the city had a back-up EOC in the first exercise at the back-up Emer- basement of the old fire station. It gency Operations Center (EOC) at was used during a chemical spill at Lee Gulch gets stream bank erosion repair Fire Station #12 on South Broad- Marathon Oil, on stand-by for Y2K way. It was the first time the new on December 31, 1999, and many, back-up EOC had been tested . many times during major winter The scenario involved a derailed storms . train in Downtown Littleton . One For the first hour participants of the tank cars, containing chlorine discussed the functions and needs gas, ruptured and the gas began to of the facility and how to best use spread . The gas blew toward the it .Then, the city emergency planning Buck Center, the court house, and team, Communications Director the Littleton Center necessitating the Kelli Narde, Police Lt . Bill Black, evacuation of the building . Fire Division Chief Jay Ruoff and The emergency operations plan Emergency Planning Director Stan after was put into practice . City depart- Bush presented the problem of the before ment directors, the city manager chemical spill . After working the and city council went to the back- problem for about an hour it was Two areas on Lee Gulch experiencing stream bank Lee Gulch Trail . Again, large boulders were placed on up EOC where they coordinated terminated and a lengthy discussion erosion were recently protected with rock rip rap . the bank to resist the forces of erosion . The first location is on the east side of the South Win- responses, determined areas of the ensued about what worked and what The work was funded by the Urban Drainage and dermere Street culvert. High flows eroded the entrance to city that had to be evacuated, set up needed further attention . Flood Control District, at the request of the City of Lit- the large metal culvert under the street . Large boulders tleton and South Suburban Parks and Recreation . Proto relocation sites and developed media Also participating were the have been placed to protect the pipe . Construction Inc . of Sedalia, Colorado was the contrac- briefings. Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, Littleton The second location is just west of the pedestrian tor . The above photos show the before and after results It was only a drill, but a very Public Schools security, and South bridge at South Gallup Street . The stream bank was of the work done on Lee Gulch at Windermere . important one . For many years Suburban Parks and Recreation . eroding in several places and threatening to damage the LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM June 2006 • Page 3

Museum announces summer concert series Southwestern art donated to museum

Date Group Information This exhibition of contemporary southwestern art is a temporary exhibit June 7 Colcannon Traditional Irish music. drawn from the collection of Jane June 14 Willson & McKee Traditional Irish, Scottish and original acoustic music. Grogan . Mrs .Grogan donated the art June 21 Off ‘N’ Ensemble 17-piece big band playing music from the swing era to the present. work to the museum in 2005 . The exhibition runs through Classical Colorado Chamber Family concert featuring musical fable “Aesop’s Fables” September 10 . Museum hours are Thursday Players and the along with other classical favorites. Tuesdays–Fridays 8 a m. –5. p m. ;. Satur- June 22 Colorado Symphony days 10 a m. –5. p m. ;. Sundays 1 p m. –5. June 28 Mollie Weaver Mollie studied vocal performance under world-renowned The Littleton Historical Museum p m. ;. the museum is closed Mondays . and Friends opera singer/performer Michael Cousins. is proud to present the Grogan Col- Admission is free . The museum is July 5 Golden Eagle Brass A fully instrumented Sousa-style, American community band. lection . located at 6028 S . Gallup St . Band July 12 Mile High Banjo Society Banjo, ragtime and Dixieland jazz. The Art of Westward Exploration Classical Hays-Engberg Duo Classical. years . Among the prints that will be Thursday As surveyors trekked across the July 13 continent driven by government offi- exhibited at the Littleton Historical cials seeking information on the new Museum are works from Charles Bird July 19 After Midnight Jazz Band Jazz from the Benny Goodman sextet era of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s! land, they were often accompanied King, Karl Bodmer, George Catlin, July 26 Dakota Blonde New-Folk. by artists who painted and sketched John James Audubon, Seth Eastman native tribes, flora, fauna and geologi- and Alfred Jacob Miller . Rain Dates Thursday, June 8; Thursday, June 29; Thursday, July 6; Thursday, July cal landmarks . The exhibition dates are June 20; Thursday July 27. Musical groups will be rescheduled due to inclem- 9–July 17 . Call 303-795-3950 for ent weather when necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the museum Graham and Barbara Curtis for the name of the band and date that has been rescheduled. have been collecting prints from more information . these expeditions for more than 20

LITTLETON ECONOMIC NOTES

• Jonathan Chaikin relocated his custom cabinetry business, Abacus, from Englewood to 5001 S . Zuni St .

New Development

• Hilltop Mesa has filed a final site development plan for one building and a conceptual site development plan for two build- ings at Hilltop Business Park (Santa Fe and County Line) .

• Design guidelines for the down- John Harris, owner of Belcaro Paint and Decorating Too at 209 Trés Jolie (2399 W. Main St.), an upscale tea and champagne town area were approved by the W. Littleton Boulevard, was joined by former mayor Susan lounge with an array of menu items, celebrated its grand open- Thornton in a bagpipe duet at the grand opening celebration ing March 24. Left to right: Billie Skundberg, Mayor Jim Tay- Planning Commission and the of his new store, which features Benjamin Moore quality paints lor, Owner Holly Smith, her husband Jim Smith, daughter Carly Historic Preservation Board . and every painting tool imaginable. Smith, and Council Member Amy Conklin. • Peakview Office Park at 1201 W. Mineral Ave. has filed a concep- tual site development plan for two office buildings in the last phase of the park .

• Discount Tire has submitted a conceptual plan for a store at the new Lowe’s Home Improve- ment store site (Santa Fe at Bel- leview) .

• Highline Professional Center Ambulatory Surgical Center is proposing a medical office re-use of the former Village Council Member Amy Conklin, Mayor Jim Taylor, General Man- Betsy Hook (center), owner of Piñon Fine Art at 2510 W. Main St. Homes office. This is part of the ager Ron Green, Executive Chef David Straus, and Council Member was assisted during the gallery’s ribbon cutting ceremony by (left growing health care industry in Tom Mulvey look on as Owner/President Bill Curnow cuts the rib- to right) Christine Hamilton-Pennell, Jo Anne Ricca, Mayor Jim Littleton . bon at the grand opening for The Riverfront. The space at 2852 W. Taylor, and Bill Hopping, a member of the Historical Preservation Bowles has been transformed to host almost any occasion. Board. The gallery features a range of fine paintings and sculpture. • Riverside Downs (formerly Cen- tennial Downs) has submitted Littleton Businesses • El Parral Mexican Restaurant • A Paris Street Market is open at • Events through September in a conceptual site development opened in May at 6875 S . Broad- Aspen Grove the first Saturday of Downtown Littleton include a plan for a proposed mixed-use • Ralph Schomp Automotive (owner way in the space formerly occupied every month through October, 8 Sidewalk Sale the first Saturday project that includes retail, office Lisa Schomp) and Connect: The by Black Angus . a m. . to 3 p m. . of every month; the Artwalk and a health club for the vacant Knowledge Network (owner every second Saturday; an Organic property between the Riverpoint Maureen Clarry) were in the Top • Kal Murib is moving Centennial • Three new stores will be opening Farmer’s Market every Saturday tower and the Platte River (the 100 Woman-Owned Companies Vacuum to S . Santa Fe Drive in in Aspen Grove in the months starting July 8; and Culture Fest vacant land east of Home Depot list in Colorado Biz . the shops next to the Denver ahead: Christopher & Banks, July 15 . on Belleview) . Seminary at the end of June to Acorn, and Café de France . • Kyoto, an Asian fusion restaurant, make way for another new food • The historic Creamery building at • A final plat has been filed for opened in Aspen Grove . establishment on Main Street . • Woodlawn Shopping Center 2675 W . Alamo Ave . is now the the old Electron Foundry site celebrated its 50th anniversary in home of twiggenberries, a flower between Santa Fe Dr . and Rio • Reflections Day Spa held a grand • Marc Anthony, owner of the May . shoppe and garden emporium . Grande St . opening at its new location in popular Brickyard BBQ in Denver, Downtown Littleton at 2629 W . is opening a second store in Lit- • Jeffrey Bridges, investment rep- • Starbuck’s will open at the Shops at • Construction has begun on the Main . tleton in June at 311 E . County resentative for Edward Jones, Riverbend, in the former Peaberry Littleton Station project at 1900 Line Road, the former home of moved into a new office at 5911 space . W . Littleton Blvd . • Aspen Grove will hold its 3rd No No's . S. Middlefield Road. annual Littleton Art & Acoustic • The Garage Art Gallery & • Construction has begun on the Music Festival June 23, 24, and • Baskets by Karen at the corner of • Consignments by Diane at 2681 Studio held its grand opening Colorado Hematology-Oncol- 25, showcasing 100 of the nation’s Prince and Main has a new owner, S . Alamo Ave . is holding a month- May 19 in its renovated space at ogy Cancer Center in the South- finest artists. Colleen Castigan . long grand opening in June . 5784 Rapp St . park Business Center . LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE June 2006 • Page 4 LFR raising public awareness about bird flu Spring run-off causes concerns

move to the planning phase . LFR tion of millions more commercially A larger than normal water run Here are some water safety tips is monitoring daily run activity for raised fowl . To date only about 200 off is expected this season . This to help you survive and enjoy this signs of patients with symptoms of humans worldwide have been sick creates concern about water related season: the flu, working with LFR Medical with the avian flu, but it does have a accidents . In April, swiftwater claimed • Always wear a personal flotation Director Dr . Gene Eby at Littleton high mortality rate . its first Colorado victim, a 30-year- device (life jacket) within 10 feet Hospital on updated flu informa- Management of a pandemic will old Fort Collins man . Littleton Fire of the water . tion, interfacing with professional be different from natural disasters Rescue would like to remind everyone • Supervise children near or around contacts, attending conferences, and such as tsunamis, hurricanes, torna- of the risks of moving water as well water; designate one adult that Avian flu has been in the news checking the Internet and world dos and earthquakes . As bad as those as safety tips that can help ensure an must stay alcohol free . recently . Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) news reports . events are, they are still localized to enjoyable recreational season . • Never stand up in moving water . is working on management strategies Scientists have concerns that the a geographic area . Unaffected com- Important factors about swiftwa- A stuck foot and the swiftwater as migratory birds make their way world population may experience a munities can still send resources to ter you should know: force can hold you underwater . • Moving water in naturally occur- • If you should fall in, cover over the Bering Strait into the U S. ,. pandemic form of avian flu. The help . In the worst case pandemic ring rivers flows downhill from 3 your nose and mouth to protect Colorado and possibly into the Lit- good news is that there is no evidence scenario, there will be no outside to 12 mph . from gasping in water, “Torso tleton area . that this has occurred . The bad news assistance available . The demand for • In concrete lined channels, the Reflex.” LFR’s wants to raise public aware- is that throughout history pandemics public services will be overwhelmed . water moves up to 35 mph, creat- • When floating in swift water, ness of the possibility of pandemic have occured and there is no reason There may be no Federal or State help ing tremendous force . assume a feet down river position disease and provide resources for to believe there won’t be one in the immediately . Local services will be at • At nine mph, water applies a with knees bent and feet slightly the public to learn more about it . future. The 1918 flu pandemic, which the forefront of care to manage as force of approximately 300 lbs . lower than the buttocks; use your As families plan for the possibility may have killed 20 million people best they can . Victims will be cared to a person’s body, which makes hands to scull to shore . of pandemic flu, it’s also a good worldwide, was thought to have for first in local hospitals, then emer- it almost impossible to stand in . • To assist someone who is in the reminder that a two-week supply of mutated from an avian flu. gency clinics and finally at the peak of • Cold water causes hypothermia water use the “Reach, Throw and food and water at home is a prudent The effect is different for each the pandemic by their families, in their (overall body cooling,) which can Go plan ”. Reach to the victim idea that is beneficial in any disaster or disease form. Seasonal flu is a respi- homes with whatever resources they cause confusion and decreases with a branch or pole . Throw the terrorist attack . In some cases disas- ratory illness that most people have have . At this stage, public services mental capabilities, making self- end of a rope or jumper cables to ters can disrupt emergency services as some immunity to, either via expo- such as electricity, water, food and rescue very difficult. the victim and have them hold witnessed in New Orleans . Disasters sure or vaccination . Seasonal flu gasoline could be disrupted due to the • In addition to hypothermia, cold on and swing to shore . And last, are unpredictable! infects large numbers of people shortage of healthy workers . water causes “Torso Reflex,” a send someone to go and get help . At this time, pandemic flu is not but generally is only life threatening The best hope of managing a condition that causes someone Call 911 and mark the location the a threat . It is only a theoretical pos- to the very old and very young and pandemic is to use the best science to gasp a breath when introduced person in the water was last seen . sibility . If the threat becomes more has an overall low mortality rate . An available, stay organizationally nimble to cold water . That gasp is usu- Never enter the water or you may real (human-to-human transmission avian flu epidemic will kill millions of and educate the public when the time ally water not air, which can spell also become a victim . anywhere in the world), LFR will wild birds and result in the eradica- comes . disaster .

Littleton Fire Rescue teams up with Littleton Hospital Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) available in the emergency depart- to the Continental Airlines flight is delighted to announce the start ment 24 hours a day, seven days 1713 crash at Stapleton Airport in of a new relationship between a week . They also offer compre- 1987 and was deployed with the Littleton Fire Rescue and its local hensive medical imaging including Colorado Urban Search and Rescue community hospital, Littleton Colorado’s only trauma center to team to the World Trade Center Adventist Hospital, part of the use Statscan—a low-dose digital disaster in 2001 . Centura Health system . This new x-ray system that can take images “We are very excited to have relationship started April 1 at of the entire body in 13 seconds . this new relationship with Littleton which time the fire department’s Littleton Hospital, one of the Hospital,” stated Wayne Zygowicz, medical staff, 65 paramedics and biggest employers in the City of EMS chief for LFR . “Roughly 66 emergency medical technicians Littleton, continues to grow and 65 percent of our patients are began receiving medical direction expand its medical capabilities and transported to Littleton Hospital under the guidance and leadership range of services to meet the needs where they receive excellent medi- of Littleton Hospital physician Dr . of the citizens of Littleton and sur- cal care from a team of talented Eugene Eby, M D. . rounding communities . and dedicated doctors, nurses and On April 15, 2006, Littleton Firefighters quicky contained a ga- Littleton Hospital has emerged LFR’s new physician advisor, technicians . This new relationship rage fire on South Cherry Street in Littleton that was fueled by as south metro Denver’s premier Dr . Eugene Eby, a fourth genera- will continue to strengthen medi- diesel, gasoline, oxygen and acetylene tanks. No one was hurt in medical center since opening its tion Denver native, has 31 years of cal care in and around the City of the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. doors in 1989 right in the heart combined experience in EMS and Littleton . We are also very happy of the City of Littleton . Littleton emergency medicine . He brings a to be working with Dr . Eby, a Hospital is a full service hospital wealth of knowledge, experience former paramedic with years of Airlife memorial run marks 9th year with a growing cardiac program, and hands-on practical skills to his experience training and mentoring Level II Trauma Center, 13 acute new role as medical director for paramedics and emergency medical In December of 1997, a tragic for the running event with many care beds and five trauma suites LFR. He served as a first responder technicians ”. accident and related Airlife heli- awards given for various categories . copter crash in Littleton took the EMS week recognizes the contribu- lives of Julie Olmstead, and Airlife tions provided by the police, fire, crew members Pete Abplanalp, and emergency service providers in Beth Barber, and Leslie Feldmann . our community who risk their lives MINI FIRE ACADEMY FOR KIDS! A memorial on a daily basis park was cre- for the needs of Littleton Fire Rescue knows that many children dream of someday becoming a ated in 1998 others . Repre- firefighter. We want to use that enthusiasm to teach kids about fire safety and in their honor sentatives gath- to give them an insider’s view of what life as a firefighter is really like! and memoriam . ered from area The memorial departments WHEN: June 26-June 29 and July 17-July 20 (Mon-Thu) 9 a.m. to noon park is located and agencies in a WHERE: Littleton Fire Station 18, 401 Timbervale Trail, Highlands Ranch along the South vehicle “muster” (Mon-Wed), Metro Fire Training Center, 2301 W. Chenango Ave., Littleton (Thu) Platte River bike at the 8 a m. . 5K WHO: Children ages 8 to 12 (Only 25 spots available!) COST: $10 per child path between and 10K runs . Belleview and The day-long Bowles Ave . events included The participants will learn about fire safety, bike safety, the science of fire, basic The memorial the annual EMS first aid, the life of a firefighter, and much more. On the final day, the kids will includes beauti- “ Vo l l e y b a l l operate a fire hose, tour a fire engine, and play games that will help them ful landscaping and a fountain with Challenge,” children’s activities understand some of the requirements necessary to become a fire fighter. a natural stone seating area for quiet which included a climbing wall and reflection. air slide, and a “Smoke Trailer” for To sign up call Katie Moore, Life Safety Educator at 303-795-3833. This year the Ninth Annual education of the small ones . Airlife Memorial 5K/10K/run All proceeds from this event and a 5K walk kicked off 2006’s go toward ongoing care of the EMS week . Saturday, May 20 was a memorial park and the Silver Falcon beautiful day for all that could come EMS Scholarship . The event grows for the terrific array of events and bigger each year, and the cause is activities, in a most gorgeous setting . most worthy . More than 500 runners signed on FEATURE STORY June 2006 • Page 5 Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show geared to families

With the emphasis on a safe leview and Windermere . A variety wood’s fantastic water park, Pirates night for families, there will be stron- of food concessions will be available Cove, will be open until 6 p .m . ger enforcement of laws prohibiting in Belleview and Cornerstone parks . There will be face painting, duck alcohol, fireworks and pets at the Around 9:10 p m. ,. the spectacular races and a watermelon eating con- 11th annual Fourth of July Family fireworks show will be launched test . Enchanted Gypsy Events will Festival and Fireworks Show on from the baseball fields at Corner- have a climbing wall and treasure Tuesday, July 4 . There will be plenty stone Park . island for a fee . of food, fun, entertainment, fish- The fun starts off with a fishing Alcohol, glass containers, pets ing, games and a fantastic fireworks derby from 11 a m. . to 3 p m. . at Prog- and fireworks (including sparklers) show for families and friends at this ress Park . The Colorado Division of are strictly prohibited . Fire marshals, free event sponsored by the cities of Wildlife will stock the pond with 500 police officers and park rangers will Littleton and Englewood and South ten-inch rainbow trout . Awards will issue citations and escort violators Suburban Parks and Recreation . be presented at 3 p m. . from the park . “Over the past 11 years, resi- At Cornerstone Park, there will No parking will be permitted dents of Littleton and Englewood be face painting and field games on the south side of West Prentice have enjoyed this patriotic evening from 5 to 8 p m. . There will be a Avenue from Windermere to Hick- celebrating our country’s birth,” visit by the Air Life helicopter at 6 ory Street . Motorists are encouraged said Englewood Police Officer and p m. . Entertainment will begin at to obey other traffic restrictions that event coordinator Nancy Peterson . 7 p m. . on the show wagon featur- will be in effect . Limited parking “But we’ve reached a point of zero ing Runaway Express . Colorado will be available near the parks and tolerance for those who choose to Journey miniature golf course will at the Littleton Service Center, 1800 consume alcohol, set off fireworks, remain open until 7 p m. . Several West Belleview . There will be free or bring animals to the parks,” new vendors will offer a wide selec- parking in the Super KMART lot Peterson said . “While only a small tion of food for purchase . Blaster at Belleview and Broadway but no number of people choose to break Bouncer will have a 66-foot Chinese shuttle service . the rules, they can spoil the evening dragon slide, an obstacle course and Special thanks to community for others,” Peterson added . a large bounce house for a fee . sponsors: Norgren, Englewood Activities will take place at Bel- At Belleview Park, the Lion’s Neighborhood Watch, and Country leview, Progress and Cornerstone Club train and the Children’s Farm Buffet-Englewood . Parks, near the intersection of Bel- will welcome families and Engle-

LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT Cops fighting Internet predators National Night The Littleton Police Depart- Computer Cop is a free parental ment (LPD) is working aggres- Internet safety monitoring software Out returning sively on the problem of predatory that is available from the LPD . The Once again the National Night behavior against children on the LPD also has free mouse pads for Out (NNO) is right around the Internet . Along with other agencies citizens that will provide children corner . NNO is the one night a throughout Colorado; including the and teens with a regular reminder year that residents in the commu- Colorado Springs Police Depart- of why giving information to nity come together to give crime a ment, and the Pueblo and Douglas strangers on the Internet can be “going away party ”. National Night County Sheriff’s Departments, a dangerous . Out is designed to heighten drug regional task force called Internet Presentations are also available awareness and crime prevention . Crimes Against Children (ICAC) on Internet safety and how to keep National Night Out also promotes has been formed . children from becoming victims of local anti-crime programs such as This task force is made pos- Internet crime . To make arrange- Neighborhood Watch . Residents sible by a grant from the Office of ments for a group presentation, do not need to be involved in any Juvenile Justice and Delinquency call Sgt . Arlan Kluth, 303-795-3892, type of Neighborhood Watch to Prevention and works closely with or Detective Kevin Denner, 303- participate in the NNO; however, the National Center for Missing and 795-3777 . NNO is the perfect time to begin Exploited Children’s CyberTipline . a program on your block . Resi- dents and businesses are encour- aged to organize block parties to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships . The Littleton Police Depart- ment’s Community Outreach Unit is organizing NNO for 2006 . This year’s event will support the basic idea where communities throughout the entire nation will show a commitment to ridding crime from their neighborhoods . NNO will take place on August

1, 2006, from 4 P .M . to 10 P .M . Copyright © 2004 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. All Rights Reserved. Littleton Police Officers, City of Littleton employees, and McGruff the Crime Dog are all available to Littleton Police Department attend your party . You can register your party or Attn. Community Outreach Unit / NNO App. obtain more information for NNO 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, Colorado 80165 2006 in one of five ways: 1 . Contact your District Com- munity Resource Officer for an Name:______application, 2 . Contact the Community Out- Address:______reach Unit at (303) 795-3712, 3 . Register on line at www .little- Phone #:______tongov .org . Click on the Police link and look for the Nation Night E-mail:______Out icon, 4 . -Or, complete the application (at Expected Number of participants: ______Littleton City Manager Jim Woods presents a plaque to Lisa right) and mail to: Grosz (top photo) at a tree planting ceremony May 5 in honor Littleton Police Department Children under 12? Yes ____ No _____ of Littleton Police Officer Chris Grosz. Grosz died October 13 Attn . Community Outreach Unit/ from natural causes. May 5 would have been his 36th birthday. NNO App . The two bottom photos are a couple of favorites that epitomize 2255 W . Berry Ave . Type of party (BBQ, ice cream, etc):______the gentle giant. Littleton, Colorado 80165 GENERAL NEWS June 2006 • Page 6

awards and milestones Options student wins MMCYA award

Congratulations to Chrystina Jackson, a senior at Options High School, who was recognized April 23 by the Metro Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award Program for outstanding achievement in the face of personal adversity . Chrystina was awarded a one year scholarship to a local community college of her choice as well as several other prizes . Chrystina plans to further her education at the college level and would like to pursue a career in fashion merchandising and retail management .

Volunteers beautify trail with many trees A ribbon-cutting was held April 25 marking the official opening of the historic Bemis House as the new home of Western Welcome Week (WWW). Pictured left to right are: WWW Executive Director Cindy A team of volunteers, coor- Suburban Parks and Recreation Hathaway, WWW President Sue Hill, Council Member Pat Cronenberger, Mayor Jim Taylor, Council dinated by the Littleton Public after the City of Littleton acquired Member John Ostermiller, Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast and Council Member Tom Mulvey. Services Department, have given the land . pedestrians and cyclists a much According to volunteer Darlee needed respite from the sun by Whiting, “It was a fun project for planting an astounding 76 trees in the service clubs of Littleton, the SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION less than two hours on Railroad Littleton Tree Committee, South Spur Trail . Suburban Parks and Recreation The trail, located on the north and the City of Littleton to work Immigrant mentoring program seeks volunteers side of Mineral Avenue between together to give Littleton citizens The Littleton Immigrant Inte- tion about local services, facilities, mitment . If you are interested in the Highline Canal and Jackass Hill such a beautiful trail to use ”. gration Initiative is seeking commu- businesses and culture while new becoming an “American Friend” Road was installed in 2005 by South nity members and family volunteers “Immigrant Friends” will enlighten or “Immigrant Friend,” please visit to assist new residents to integrate mentors about their foreign native the One-Stop Information Center into the community through a lands . “American Friends” will be at Bemis Public Library or contact LHA rehab program receives $50,000 grant peer mentoring program . “Ameri- provided with training and asked to Allyson Hakala at 303-795- 3961 and The Littleton Housing Author- fit the needs of the homeowners, can Friends” will share informa- make a six-month program com- complete an application . ity Rehab Program was recently with repayment depending upon awarded a Community Develop- income and ability to pay . All ment Block Grant (CDBG) in the types of renovations can be made, amount of $50,000 from Arapahoe including repairs to roofing, elec- Why is it important to clean up after your pet? County . This grant, combined trical systems, plumbing, gutters, A great deal of care goes into est risk are young children because container . Sandboxes should be with existing program funds and a flooring, heating systems, windows maintaining a family pet including they are more likely to play in dirt covered when not in use to avoid recent HOME funding grant will and doors . vaccinations, meals, walks and, and put things in their mouths . tempting neighborhood cats . Most be used to assist City of Littleton If your home is in need of yes, the dreaded clean up . If not However, teens and adults that visit importantly, wash your hands with homeowners in revitalizing their repairs or energy-conservation attended to, the feces left behind turf play fields where infected dogs soap and water after handling and homes . improvements, please contact can become a health hazard as well have defecated, may also be exposed cleaning up after your pet . The Rehab Program provides Kimberly Kingston, rehabilitation as a nuisance in your own yard and to the roundworm parasite . Preg- Pet feces have also been linked low-interest loans and grants to coordinator, at 303-991-5301 to in neighborhood parks . nant women are at a higher risk and to highly elevated levels of coliform homeowners living in single-family determine your eligibility . Among several parasites that are should even avoid cleaning kitty litter and streptococci bacterial pollution homes . The loans are designed to associated with pet feces, round- boxes due to this infectious disease in storm runoff . It also contributes worm is the most common . If feces that could harm the fetus . to high nutrient levels in lakes and Get your tail to the Arapahoe County Fair from a roundworm-infected dog are How can you stop the spread ponds that can lead to alga blooms left on the ground, the eggs from of these parasites? First, thoroughly which may kill fish. Also, consider The City of Littleton is a proud Express, draft horse shows and this parasite can remain active for a pick up after your pet . Fresh feces the aesthetics of feces lying around sponsor of the 100th anniversary pulls, educational displays, Plaster- number of years . Persons that come are not as infectious, as it takes the in public places, not to mention the of the Arapahoe County Fair . It will man, antique tractors, 4-H and in contact with the infected soil can eggs several weeks to develop . Some areas of grass killed by the high levels be hosted at the new fairgrounds wildlife exhibits, food and drink themselves become infected . Con- parks have courtesy doggy bags of nitrogen .Given the many reasons at 25690 E . Quincy Ave from July vendors, a pancake breakfast – and tamination is rare, but possible if available . If this type of dispenser mentioned, the best place for pet 21-26. The fair will be the first in a variety of contests . someone touches infected soil or old is not in your neighborhood park, a droppings is in a landfill where their the county to be hosted in a single Volunteers are needed for all feces and then transfers the eggs to plastic newspaper bag works great impact can be controlled . Don’t be a location in more than 20 years . seven days of the fair . If you are their eyes or mouth . Those at great- to transport the feces to a garbage poop, pick up after your pet! Visitors can enjoy fun activities interested, call Sharan Christ at for the entire family, including: a 303-734-5466 . carnival, fireworks, entertainment, For more information about a 6,500-gallon catch-and-release this year’s fair, call Jim W . Abend- Special pass offers 100 days of summer fun fish tank, 4-H competition events, schan at 303-795-4568 . a livestock auction, the Wild West South Suburban Parks and • Buck Community Recreation • Holly Pool, 6651 S . Krameria Recreation is offering a special Center, 2004 W . Powers Ave ,. Way, 303-770-0333 summer fun pass for everyone . 303-798-8787 • Cook Creek Pool, 8711 Lone Pea Patch Community Garden plots available Youth, two to 17 years, and seniors • Goodson Recreation Center, Tree Pkwy ,. 303-790-7665 65+ can experience unlimited play 6315 S . University Blvd ,. 303- The Pea Patch Community April and a cover crop of annual all summer, from May 27 through 798-2476 Visit any of the recreation cen- Garden program has been a local Rye was planted . In about a September 4, at three recreation • Lone Tree Recreation Center, ters now to make sure you get in favorite since the mid 1980s and month, the Rye will be mown and centers and four outdoor pools for 10249 Ridgegate Cir ,. 303-708- on the summer fun . Passes became people from around the commu- Buckwheat will be planted over it . nity have come to delight in the At the end of the year, the city will only $100 . Inexpensive pricing is 3500 available at the outdoor pools May joys of organic gardening . The re-evaluate the site to determine also available for adults and families . • Harlow Pool, 5151 S . Lowell, 27 . For other South Suburban Parks largest garden site is located just how well the weed control program South Suburban recreation centers 303-798-6299 and Recreation summer activities east of the Colorado Center for is working . and outdoor pools are located • Franklin Pool, 1600 E . Panama, visit www sspr. org. . the Blind near S . Bemis St . and W . In the meantime, the west half across the district at: 303-798-5922 Shepperd Ave . For a nominal fee of the site is still open for plant- of $25, and no charge for senior ing as usual . The plots have been citizens 65 or older, the City of reduced in size from previous years Three elected to South Suburban Parks and Rec board Littleton will provide the water and and are now about 12' x 18' . A the land . It’s up to the gardener to few plots are still available! If you On Tuesday, May 2, South Harold Neal, Philip Cernanec meeting Wednesday, May 10, all plant, nurture, harvest, and don’t are interested in this program and Suburban Parks and Recreation and incumbent Jerry Call were three directors were sworn in and forget, weed . would like more information or to held an election for three board elected to serve at-large for four- board officers were elected. For The city is trying a new organic request an available garden plot, positions where more than 1,000 year terms on the South Suburban more information on the election approach to fighting weeds. One please contact the City of Littleton voters turned out at the polls or Board of Directors . call 303-798-5131 or visit www . half of the garden was closed in at 303-795-3767 . cast votes by absentee ballots . At South Suburban’s public sspr .org . BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY June 2006 • Page 7 Colorado Fire Tribe coming to Bemis Public Library in August

Bookin’ Through Colorado two become unlikely friends as they make May 27 is the launch date for the 2006 adult their way through one scrape after another . summer reading program, “Bookin’ Through A cartoon, Yosemite Sam, will be shown before Colorado ”. Register at the information desk and the feature presentation . receive a commemorative bookmark . It’s easy, just fill out a drawing slip for every book you Unconventional Women of the West read or listen to . Participating in other library Enjoy a dramatic presentation by eight activities also makes you eligible for the drawings actresses portraying unconventional women held weekly, on Colorado Day, and at the end of in the history of the West July 8 at 2 p m. . the program for the grand prize . Prizes include Historical characters performed will include books, gift certificates to Sophie’s Place Café and reporter Nellie Bly, Irish domestic Mary York, other Littleton restaurants, a $75 gift certificate “Tomboy Bride” Harriet Backus, Madam to a local garden center, a $100 savings bond, Marietta Kingsley, temperance advocate and more . It’s a great opportunity to celebrate Carrie Nation, Mary Elitch, Augusta Tabor, reading and our state! and rodeo star Prairie Rose Henderson . Each actress has researched the character she is Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place portraying, written her own script, and created Enjoy refreshments available at Sophie’s Place a costume . This program is produced by The Café while listening to music . Monthly perfor- Shady Ladies, Inc., a non-profit organization mances will feature a variety of musical talent that exists to promote the role of women in from Littleton and the Denver area . On June 15 the settling of the West . at 2 p m. ,. Roy Laird on banjo will entertain with lively American tunes . Guitarist Gregg Green Folk by Association COLORADO FIRE TRIBE–An exciting fire dance performance on August 17 from 8 to 9 p.m. will sing and play popular John Denver songs Folk by Association, a popular New England on the front lawn. Flame throwing, acrobatics, and dramatic fire dancing will be performed by August 19 at 2 p m. . duo, performs on the front lawn stage July 10 members of the Colorado Fire Tribe . from 7-8 p m. . The duo is a collaboration of The Quilt That Walked to Golden Karen Krajacic and Jill Unger, singers/song- Drawing from letters and journals, hear the writers/guitarists who play in the style of Joni from 10 to 11 a m. . in Sophie’s Place . Upcom- music and more! fascinating account of the role that quilting Mitchell, Fiona Apple and Simon and Gar- ing meetings are June 12, July 10 and August How: Register at the library or call Teen Librar- played in the lives of pioneer women in Colorado funkel . Sometimes folksy, sometimes funky, 14 . Free snacks and beverages provided . ian Anthony LaCombe, 303-795-3961 . and the West on June 6 at 7 p m. . Author Nanette and always melodic, strong vocal harmonies Simonds will talk and show slides regarding quilt- feature prominently in their original songs . SENIOR PROGRAMS Special Teen Events ing as a window into the friendships, everyday Their new CD, As We Travel, was recently Senior Book Club The Dragon Drawing Contest begins June work, and sorrows of women who traveled on released and will be available for purchase . The senior book club meets the first 1; the deadline is July 21 . Call the library for the Overland Trail and settled in mining and Monday of each month at 2 p m. . On June 5, more details . farming communities throughout the state .Quilt- Free Family Film Night we will discuss Illusions by Richard Bach, My A Red Cross babysitting class will be held ing circles offered pleasant ways to socialize and Bring the family to see the popular film Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult July 10, and Jan June 8 from 9 a m. . to 4 p m. . relieve the loneliness of rural living . Simonds is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch Karon’s At Home in Mitford August 7 . co-author, with Sandra Dallas, of the book The and the Wardrobe on the library’s big screen July Game Night Quilt that Walked to Golden, which won a Benjamin 21 at 7 p m. . Experience the exploits of Lucy, TEEN PROGRAMS Kids, teens and adults are invited to a night Book Award for design and was a finalist for a Edmund, Susan and Peter as they enter the Teens, if you are going into grades 6-12 in of game playing June 23 from 7 to 10 p m. . A Willa Cather book award . Copies of the book fantastic world of Narnia through a magical the fall of 2006, join us for the Creature Fea- variety of board and card games will be on hand, will be available for purchase . wardrobe . Come dressed as any character ture Dragons Summer Reading Program . For or bring your own favorite game . Digital Dance from the film and enter the costume contest! your weekly reading efforts, earn the chance Revolution will set up in the meeting room for A Celebration of Colorado’s 14,000-foot Peaks DVDs of the film will be awarded as prizes. to be included in the weekly drawings . Join us dancing fun, and the library’s computers will be Colorado author Walt Borneman and Wednesdays for dragon-related movies and available for use . Free pizza and refreshments acclaimed photographer Todd Caudle will Halau Hula Puanani’ohelohelo Dancers special programs . will be served . showcase their book, 14,000 Feet: A Celebration Traditional Hawaiian hula, chanting and See the evening premiere of movies made of Colorado’s Highest Mountains, June 13 at 7 p m. . music will be featured in this outdoor per- Dragon Movies by film school participants August 9 from 6:30 A slide show will feature Caudle’s color photog- formance August 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p m. . All movies start at 2 p .m . We’ll show to 8:30 p m. . raphy interspersed with Borneman’s historical Halau Hula Puanani’ohelohelo is a group of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (rated PG-13) anecdotes . Many of Caudle’s photographs were adult and child performers dedicated to pro- June 7, Dragon’s World (PG) June 21, Reign of Bemis Anime Team (BAT) taken from seldom-seen angles and he will offer moting the authentic culture of Hawaii . Fire (PG-13) July 5, and Dungeons and Dragons Meets at 3:30 p m. . On June 13, the movie tips on mountain photography . Borneman is (PG-13) July 19 . Fruits Basket 1; July 11, the movie Spiral; title to best-known as the author of A Climbing Guide Final Presentation in the be announced for August 8 . to Colorado’s Fourteeners, which has been published Afternoon Summer Film Series Dragon Programs in a number of editions since 1978 . Books by See a special presentation of The Outra- Join either session that starts at 11 a m. . CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS both Borneman and Caudle will be available for geous Times of Mollie Brown by Jennie Epperson or 2 p m. . On June 14, etch dragon designs Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales! purchase . from The Molly Brown House August 21 at 2 onto glass (no pre-registration required) . Burn The summer reading program ends August p m. . . Epperson will perform as the inimitable dragon designs onto wood June 28 (pre-reg- 12 . To complete the program, you must read or Free Beginning Spanish Classes Molly Brown, talking about her famous life istration is required) . Henna dragons on July be read to for a total of six hours . Once you have Learn Spanish at the library! Sessions begin and exploits . Following the performance, view 12 require pre-registration and permission completed the six hours, receive a free book, a July 13 and will be held every Thursday evening the film The Unsinkable Molly Brown, starring slips . On July 26, dragon scratch art (no pre- finisher packet, and an entry into the weekly prize from 7-10 p m. . through August 17 . These classes Debbie Reynolds and Harve Presnell . registration required) . drawing .Visit the children’s room for information are free and open to adults and teens . Call the and details about other activities and programs library at 303-795-3961 to register . Computer Classes Dragon Drawings scheduled for the summer . The following free computer classes will Drawings will be held every Thursday for Afternoon Summer Film Series be offered in the computer training lab on the following items: As part of “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales,” Escape the summer heat and enjoy the the lower level of the library . Call 303-795- there will be special performers each Tuesday in Summer Afternoon Film Series that celebrates 3961 to register for a class, or stop by the June 8 Dragon kites June at 2 p m. ,. and each Wednesday in July at 2 movies featuring Colorado locations. The first reference desk . June 15 Water clan dragons p m. . These programs are for ages three and older; movies in the series, on June 26 from 2 to 4 p m. ,. June 22 Chinese dragon those under seven must attend with an adult . are The Glenn Miller Story and Small Town Editor. • Learn Internet Explorer: 9-10:30 a m. .June June 29 No drawing; everyone who has met Space is limited, so please plan to arrive early . The Glenn Miller Story features many of Miller’s 10, July 12, and August 12 reading goals receives a free popular hits and dancing from the thirties and • How to Search the Internet: 9-10:30 a m. . book June 6: Animal Origins . Storytelling with early forties; part of the film was shot on loca- July 8 and August 9 July 6 Dragon stuffed toys Susan Marie Frontczak . How did Turtle get tion at Lowry Air Force Base and Denver’s Civic • How to Search the Library, 9-10:30 a m. . July 13 Drawing for the dragon movies cracks on his back? Why does Zebra have stripes? Center . As a special attraction, Littleton resident June 3 and July 1 we have watched What misadventure gave Whale his baleen? Roger Dunning will talk about his experiences • Introduction to Windows: 9-10:30 June July 14 No drawing; everyone who has met Answers will rain down from a performer who as a minor actor in the movie . Small Town Editor, 14 and August 5 reading goals gets a maze pen delights in sharing stories from many cultures . a short film on life in Littleton around 1950 that July 20 Warrior and dragon features Littleton Independent editor Houstoun Monday Evening Book Discussion Group July 27 I-pods June 13: Music for Kids . Songs with Eric Waring, will also be shown . If you enjoy talking about books, join Look for the results on Bemis Teen blog West, an entertainer extraordinaire who will the Evening Book Group that meets the http://bemisteen blogspot. com. . have even the timid toe tapping along to his Second in the Afternoon third Monday at 7 p m. . On June 19, we will delightfully original songs and stories . Get ready Summer Film Series discuss American Fugi by Sara Backer; on July Summer Film School to participate! The Frisco Kid, July 31 from 2 to 4:30 p m. ,. star- 17, Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos; and Who: Teens going into grades 6-12 ring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford as a feisty Orhan Pamuk’s Snow August 21 . What: Summer Film School June 20: The Balloon Diva Show! A show and hilarious team of rabbi and rescuer . Wilder When: Tuesdays, 11 a m. . to 3 p m. ,. from featuring balloon artist Laura Dakin singing inside plays a naïve Polish rabbit who wanders through Coffee and Conversation June 6 through August 4 a giant six-foot balloon in an amazing montage the Old West on his way to lead a synagogue in Connect with others who like to discuss Where: The Binning Family Foundation of music, theater and comedy! San Francisco . On the way, he is captured by books, current events and any topic of inter- Media Lab located at 1269 W . Littleton Blvd . Indians and almost killed by outlaws . Ford is the est . The Coffee and Conversation Group Why: Make a movie by writing, directing, continued on page 8... roguish outlaw who adopts the rabbi and the meets the second Monday of each month acting, editing, creating effects, selecting BEMIS LIBRARY June 2006 • Page 8 continued from page 7... July 19: Hunk ta Bunk ta Music . adult to introduce the joy of rhythm, Theater Time Kid’s Book Club Enjoy a musical interactive romp rhyme and reading . Space is limited; For ages 3-10, a special pro- This club is for independent June 27: A Magical Reading Safari . that will really get you moving with free tickets are available one week in gram for summer that features chapter book readers in grades 3-5 . Storytelling with Bill Anderson . Be theater, sign language, zany props and advance . puppets, plays, and participation We will talk about the book, eat pizza, part of the adventure as this enter- instruments from around the world, stories . and play “booktionary ”. Please call to tainer weaves magic, music, drama, with Katherine Dines . Preschool Story Time register, 303-795-3961 . For June 12, storytelling, and funny puppetry into Preschool Story Time is for chil- Kid’s Club read Poppy by Avi, and The Magician’s a show like none other! July 26: Professor Klutzo . This dren ages three through kindergarten Games, crafts and other fun Nephew by C S. . Lewis for July 14; both lovable professor tries to show the Thursdays at 10:30 a m. . and 1:30 p m. . summer activities for those going programs start at 1:30 p m. . July 5: Johnny Appleseed . Sto- audience how things work through Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and into grades 1-3 and 4-5 . Visit the rytelling with Leroy Leonard, who magic, music, juggling and more, activities . No tickets or registration library or call 303-795-3961 for Paws to Read delights in bringing literature to life by however, things just seem to go required . themes, craft examples, and to Presented in cooperation with weaving stories from thin air featuring wrong . The antics of this professor register . R E. A. D. . (Reading Education Assis- animals we love . will leave the audience in stitches . Night Tales tance Dogs) and Denver Pet Partners, A family story time geared to chil- For grades 1-3, Wednesdays in children in grades 1-5 practice reading July 12: Denver Zoo Animal Story Box dren three and older, which parents June at 2 p .m ., and Thursdays in with a doggie pal . Space is limited, so Expeditions . Come face to face with For ages infant through 36 or caregivers attend with their child . July at 2 p .m . please call the library to register for a live animals in a showcase of their months Tuesdays and Wednesdays Includes a combination of stories, For grades 4-5, Thursdays in 20-minute spot between 10 a m. . and amazing adaptations to different at 9:30 and 10:30 a m. . A 30-minute songs, and crafts . On Thursday eve- June at 2 p .m ., and Tuesdays in noon June 17 and July 15 . habitats around the world . session for children and a caring nings at 7 p m. . July at 2 p .m . GENERAL NEWS Littleton 2030–planning for our future WWW event applications being accepted Applications for Western Wel- booth space is $125 and may be The planning commission and address . During the summer, the CAC mentation strategy that will provide a come Week are now available . They shared by two artisans . All work must city staff extend their thanks to the will review the comments received at land use and economic development include applications for: volunteers, be the original work of the artists .The more than 70 people who applied to the public meetings, refine the issues, framework for the city, residents, the 47th Arts and Crafts Festival and deadline is June 15 . work on the Citizen Advisory Com- and develop a vision statement, a set property owners, and developers .This the Grand Parade . The Grand Parade is also part of mittee (CAC) for Littleton 2030, the of goals and plan alternatives . In the framework will help the city respond The 47th Arts & Crafts Festival Festival Day Saturday, August 19 . The city’s comprehensive planning pro- fall, the CAC will schedule another to current issues, anticipate and affect held on Festival Day, Saturday, August deadline for entries is July 15 . cess . The planning commission future conditions, add predict- 19 is limited to around 200 spaces . To obtain an application, call selected 23 individuals who rep- ability to the development pro- Applicants are considered on a first 303-794-4870 or visit www western. - resent Littleton’s demographic cess, remain competitive, and come, first served basis. A 10'x10' welcomeweek com. . and geographic diversity . Those protect and enhance the vital- selected range in age from their ity of the community . Plans 20s to their 80s and have a wide are always guidelines . They are Main Street Historic District turning one range of backgrounds, interests, not regulatory . Once adopted, On June 7, the Main Street is expected that the Historic District’s and expertise . The Littleton resi- separate public involvement Historic District will be one year impact on Littleton’s vitality will dents selected to sit on the CAC and review processes will old . With several major renovations continue to grow . The city extends are Mark Aumen, Emily Cassidy, be necessary to establish the either completed or ongoing, the an invitation to all qualifying Main Bob Chipman, Cindy Chris- land-use related programs and district has welcomed an exciting Street building owners to take part tensen, Rick Cronenberger, Sonya regulations required to imple- Audience participation: Attendees at the mix of new tenants, including Pinon in the district and enjoy an incentive Ellingboe, Julie Fryberger, Steve ment the plan . Fine Art, McKinners Pizza and Tres package designed specifically for public meeting May 13 had an opportunity In addition to the public Hebert, LaDonna Jurgensen, Jolie, to complement previously them . Call Andrea Mimnaugh at Owen Kemp, Ray Koernig, to ask questions, make comments and voice meetings, all meetings of the established merchants . With more 303-795-3719 for details . Stephanie Martin-Quiatte, Steve their opinions of the strengths, weaknesses, CAC are open to the public renovated spaces coming available, it McGuire, Stew Meagher, Mike opportunities and threats to the future of and time is provided at the Montgomery, Ron Nies, Greg development in Littleton. beginning of each for public Reinke, Jean Reince Schwartz, comment . Members of the Residents required to spray or cut weeds Susan Thornton, Bob Tipton, Bill public meeting at which it will present CAC are charged with community Van Orsdel, Erik Wangsness, and its work to date for review and com- outreach and have been talking to This is the time of year when to maturity or is in excess of eight Jack Wegert . ment. The schedule calls for a final their neighbors, friends, and associates weeds and grass grow fast and need inches in height . To date, the CAC has met three draft to be ready for public review by about the process, planning issues, and to be cut or removed on a regular For more information or to times, identified an initial list of late spring 2007 . Additional public their vision for Littleton’s future . schedule . The City of Littleton code report weed violations contact Code issues, and, along with the planning meetings will be scheduled during the Meeting dates for the Littleton states: It shall be unlawful for any Enforcement Specialist Rebecca commission, sponsored four meet- development of the final plan and its 2030 planning process can be found owner of real property to fail to cut Thompson at 303-795-3831 for ings at which the public has been review process . on the city’s website, www littletongov. . or cause to be cut, all weeds growing properties west of S . Windermere asked to identify what they perceive The product of the Littleton org, by calling the city’s planning thereon or to fail to take reasonable Street or Robert Lindgren at 303- as Littleton’s strengths, weaknesses, 2030 process will be a statement of office at 303-795-3755, or by emailing steps to control noxious vegetation 795-3759 for properties east of S . and opportunities, and the potential the common vision, a set of goals the city’s Long Range Planner Dennis in the city. Weed is defined as: weeds, Windermere Street . threats that the city may need to and recommendations, and an imple- Swain, at dswain@littletongov org. . grass, or brush which has grown Littleton City Council

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