June 2005 City budget for 2006 expected to remain tight Based on preliminary revenue to the fact that there are no major figures for 2005, the city staff is retail projects on the horizon, the projecting continued diminishing forecast for 2006 is for continuing ������������������������ revenue growth. As the accompa- marginal revenue growth. The ������ nying graph illustrates, city sales city council addressed the weak tax growth peaked in 2000 with the economic conditions at its annual ������ opening of the Home Depot Store workshop in January. The city has located at Belleview and Federal. targeted a number of potential ������ The opening of the Aspen Grove development sites that will hope- ���� Lifestyle Center in 2001 was help- fully start to produce new revenue ������ ���� ful, but Littleton, as well as other by 2007. ���� cities in Colorado still saw a sharp At this point, it is too early to ������ ��� �������� decline in revenue growth due to tell how deep any additional cuts ��� ��� ��� the national recession which bot- in city services will need to be in ������ ���������� tomed out in 2003. Littleton has 2006. The 2006 budget process ��� experienced only marginal growth will kick off with a citizens’ pre- ������� in 2004-2005. budget hearing at 7 p.m. June 21, ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� In response to the recession, and then staff will present a pro- the city council adopted a “status posed draft budget to the council quo” budget in 2003, saved during workshops scheduled for approximately $800,000 by freez- 7 p.m. August 22 and 23. Both ing market salary increases for city workshops are open to the public. Police building options remain unclear employees in 2004, and cut 9.5 The final public hearing to adopt At a study session May 10, the opinions about the legality of con- ing in the Barber v. Owens case positions and $3 million from the the 2006 budget is tentatively Littleton City Council decided verting earmarked fee revenue to where a ruling in favor of the 2005 General Fund budget. Due scheduled for October 19. there were still too many unre- general government purposes. The State of Colorado could give solved issues regarding a proposed most recent case, Barber, et al v. Bill the city more flexibility to use new police building to submit Owens, et al, involves over $400 the Water Utility Fund. a question to voters in 2005. A million in fee revenue transferred • The city attorney will consult proposed 2.4 mill property tax by the Colorado General Assembly with other expert attorneys increase to build a new police to general government purposes, regarding the possibility of building including new prisoner and is now on appeal. borrowing from the Water Util- holding cells, evidence storage, A second unresolved issue ity Fund. and a modern crime lab was turned is the size of the building. In • Staff will develop a proposal to down last November by a 55 to the January survey, 73 percent convene citizen focus groups 45 percent margin. A telephone of those who opposed the tax to better define what types of survey in January 2005 indicated increase said they believed there modifications to the project that while there appeared to be were “less expensive alternatives” might satisfy the “less expen- general agreement among voters to the 50,000 square-foot building sive alternatives” question that the police need a new facility, that was recommended by law raised in the telephone survey. there were questions regarding the enforcement consultants. How- Depending on the outcome of method of financing and the size ever, council members haven’t yet the lawsuit against the state and For the third time in less than two years, the Littleton City Council of the building. heard enough citizen feedback on the feedback from focus groups, hosted a delegation of Iraqi visitors. The 18 newly elected Iraqi The financing question seems what alternatives might be accept- it may be possible to restructure officials travelled to the United States as guests of the Denver to focus primarily on the Water able if a new proposal was brought a proposal for a new police build- Regional Council of Governments Baghdad-Denver Partnership. The group spent in the Denver area visiting with Utility Fund, where approximately forward. ing in 2006. In the meantime, government experts, social service providers and local elected $11 million has been collected in The council directed the city the council also directed staff to officials. The Littleton City Council hosted the group for a tour tap fees from builders and home- staff to pursue the following develop cost estimates for tempo- of the Littleton Historical Museum April 8. On April 21, Mayor owners since 1983 for future water steps: rary evidence storage and holding John Ostermiller attended a farewell reception for the delegates supply projects. Colorado court • The city attorney will explore cells to be considered as part of at the Governor’s Mansion. decisions have reached conflicting the feasibility of Littleton join- the 2006 budget process.

PRSRT STD What’s Inside 2255 West Berry Ave. U.S. Postage Littleton, CO 80165 Paid Littleton, CO Sewer bills mailed in June ...... 2 Permit No. 205 Museum Summer Concert Series schedule ...... 3 Mini Fire Academy accepting applications ...... 4 National returns ...... 5 ECRWSS 4th of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show . . 5 Postal Patron Greater Littleton Youth Initiative recognized . . . . . 6 Bemis Library programs ...... 7-8 NEWS FROM LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL June 2005 • Page 2

LPS honors city commitment to youth On May 12, the Littleton Public infant/toddler center to the com- Schools (LPS) Board of Educa- munity from the very beginning. tion recognized City Manager City Manager Jim Woods was very Jim Woods, Business/Industry involved in the planning process, Affairs Director Chris Gibbons toured other facilities, and really and the members of the Littleton made it his vision as well as that of City Council for their efforts to LPS. The city gave nearly $350,000 strengthen the strong partnership to the project in the form of Com- between the city and the school mu n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t district. Block Grants and A s L P S through dona- Superintendent tions from the S t a n S ch e e r Greater Littleton noted at the Youth Initiative May 12 awards to help make ceremony, many the Village 2 & City of Littleton Under program employees have a reality for our b e c o m e m e n - community. tors for children “The City at East Elemen- of Littleton tary School. They h a s b e e n have taken time steadfast in out of their busy their com- lives to spend time Framed photo presented to the city from mitment to with children and Littleton Public Schools. LPS,” Scheer said. be another adult in “Year after year, regardless of the Littleton City Council Members stand underneath the 39.5-foot, 42,000-pound Littleton Police/ their lives whom they can trust. budget situation, about $100,000 Littleton Fire Rescue Mobile Command Center at the dedication of the city’s new fleet maintenance As an entity, the City of Little- goes to youth in the Littleton facility March 22. ton has made a commitment to community. The depth and scope touch the lives of the future by of their commitment is to be investing in the youth of today. admired. And, in appreciation for U.S. Postal Service facility opens at Woodlawn Shopping Center The City of Littleton matched all you have done and continue to dollars donated by the Littleton do for the children in our schools Elvis was in the building April Kiwanis Club to extend the Kids who live in this wonderful com- 8 at the opening of the new con- in Need of Dentistry program munity, Littleton Public Schools for our community’s most needy would like to present you with this tract U.S. Postal Service facility at families. The dentistry mobile unit token of our appreciation.” the Woodlawn Shopping Center. is finishing up its fourth week serv- The inscription on the photo On Elvis’ left is USPS Finance ing families from East Elementary, reads, The Littleton Public Schools Supervisor John Leonhardt and Field Elementary, and the Village Board of Education honors the City of Littleton Mayor John Ostermiller. Preschool. Littleton for its continued commitment to On his right are USPS Customer The City of Littleton has been the children in Littleton Public Schools. involved in helping LPS bring an May 12, 2005. Service Manager Nick Schurr and Littleton Postmaster Alan Catlin. The facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City to host “Community Conversation” at Bemis Library Littleton residents are invited in which over 100 people (50 per- free snacks. Free child care and to a “Community Conversation” cent of whom were foreign born) translation in multiple languages June 15, 2005 at Bemis Public proposed various ideas for achiev- will be provided. Library to discuss the work plan ing integration. Work groups have If you have questions, contact to fully involve immigrants and been meeting since then to refine Kevin Burke at 303-795-3857. refugees into the Littleton com- these ideas into activities to be If you are seeking an accom- Business/Industry Affairs Dir ector Chris Gib bons, Resear ch munity. funded through additional grant modation to participate in a library Analyst Kay W ilmesher, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson The City of Littleton received a dollars. Come hear and make com- program, notify the library in writ- Robinson, LPS Board Member Diana Holland and South Metr o grant from The Colorado Trust to ments on this draft plan. Chamber of Commer ce Pr esident J ohn Brackney with their first ing or by calling 303-795-3961 or place awards fr om the Den v er Regional Council of Go v er nments develop this plan. A “Community The “Community Conversa- TDD 303-795-3913 at least one f or the Gr eater Littleton Youth Initiati v e. Conversation” was held in January tion” will begin at 6:30 p.m. with week in advance. GENERAL NEWS

Sewer and drainage bills going out June 1 Wastewater treatment plant improvements City’s popular summer cleanup program returns The City of Littleton will send sanitation district, the fee will be In 2001, the City of Littleton m e e t t h e s e r e g u l a t i o n s, p a r t s o f the annual 2005 Sewer and Storm $109.39 per unit. b e ga n a m u l t i - m i l l i o n d o l l a r e x p a n- the treatment processes m ust be The City of Littleton’s “Keep Drainage Utility bills approxi- Storm drainage rates are appli- s i o n a n d u p gr a d e t o t h e w a s t e w a t e r i m p r o v e d . M o d e rn i z a t i o n o f s o m e Littleton Beautiful” summer mately June 1. cable only to properties located treatment plant it o f t h e o l d e r e q u i p - cleanup program is now taking A single-family residence inside inside the city limits. Single-family o wns and operates ment and facilities at reservations. Call 303-795-3744 the Littleton city limits will see an units are a flat $24 per year and w i t h t h e C i t y o f LEWWTP will also to schedule an appointment for a increase from $139.25 to $165.71 commercial properties are based Englewood. The be accomplished. crew to come haul your unwanted per year for sewage treatment and on the impervious area of the Littleton/Engle- Littleton pro vides items away. The program ends in w ood Wastewater w astew ater treatment maintenance of city sewer lines. property. mid-August. Treatment Plant services to most city For those who are in a sanitation Payment is due to the City The city will pick up items such (LEWWTP) has residents and to eight district, the fee will be $128.70 of Littleton by August 15. If full as appliances, used tires (four per r e a che d i t s c a p a c - sanitation districts in household), furniture, refrigerators, per year. payment is not received by August ity limit as permit- the southw est metro- stoves, dishwashers, and other hard A multiple-family residence 15, a 25 percent penalty will be ted by the State p o l i ta n a r ea. Proper- to dispose of objects that your will increase from $118.36 to added to the remaining balance of Colorado . In ties within these dis - regular trash hauler will not accept. $140.85 per dwelling unit for and a past due bill will be mailed addition, better quality effluent tricts pa y sew er treatment c harges Tree branches will be accepted as sewage treatment and mainte- in September. l e a v i n g t h e p l a n t i s n e e d e d t o m e e t o n l y. L i t t l e t o n p r o p e rt y o w n e r s d o long as they are cut into four-foot nance of city sewer lines. For Call 303-795-3772 or 303-795- stricter water quality standards n o t sub si d i z e custo m er s o utsi d e lengths and bundled. For more multiple-family residences in a 3903 with any questions. f o r t h e S o u t h P l a t t e R ive r. To the city limits. information call 303-795-3744. LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM June 2005 • Page 3

Attendance at Historical Museum surges The Last Czar of Russia: the inside story of his assassination

exhibition telling the Are you fascinated by for clandestine gravesites. at the Littleton Historical Museum community’s story investigations of CSI and Crossing The NecroSearch mission is to Friends of the Littleton Library from pre-history to Jordan? Botanist and NecroSearch assist law enforcement agencies by & Museum Lecture Hall, 6028 S. present; the Kids Con- member Vickey Trammel will talk providing applied research, train- Gallup St., July 7 at 7 p.m. The nection, an interactive about the recovery of nine of ing, and on-site investigations. lecture is free and open to the the 11 remains of the Romanov The lecture will be presented public. area for the youngest family. visitors which offers Vickey Trammell has over 30 hands-on activities and years experience as a fi eld botanist, displays in a learning ecologist and teacher. She received Attendance is surging at the environment; the Changing Gal- her bachelor’s degree from Bald- Littleton Historical Museum, lery which provides a home for win-Wallace College in Berea, which reopened an expanded temporary and traveling exhibits; Ohio. After graduate work at Ohio and improved main building in and the Fine Arts Gallery which University in Athens, Ohio, she February. Through the end of hosts shows by the Fine Arts completed her master’s degree at April, 23,841 visitors toured the Committee and other artists. Cur- the University of Colorado-Boul- der in plant ecology. She joined the museum’s galleries and living his- rent temporary exhibitions include faculty of Arapahoe Community tory farms, an increase of over 90 “Samplings From the Littleton College in 1972 where she taught Furniture Collection,” featuring percent from 2004 and over 40 and served as department chair finely crafted wood furniture percent from the three-year aver- for fi ve years. She retired in 2002 age for 2002-2004. Reviews of from the mid-19th century to the but is still teaching. Vickey joined mid-20th century in the Chang- the new building and exhibits have NecroSearch in 1989 as a botanist, MUSEUM TOPS FOR KIDS: The Littleton Historical Museum ing Gallery, and “rita derjue: One been extremely positive. soil sifter and general searcher. was named the 2005 Family Favorite in the category “Best The museum features the Artist’s Passion, 1950-2005” in the NecroSearch is a non-profi t orga- Museums for Children” by Colorado Parent Magazine. The award Littleton Gallery, a permanent Fine Arts Gallery. nization that specializes in the is voted on by parents statewide.

2005 Littleton Historical Museum Summer Concert Season schedule Date Group Information Wednesday The John Philip Sousa The John Philip Sousa Band of Colorado recaptures the beauty of the past “golden age” of American bands, playing not only the familiar marches of John Philip Sousa, June 1 Band of Colorado such as Bullets and Bayonets and the popular and ageless Stars and Stripes Forever, but the repertoire includes a wide range of musical selections such as big band swing, Broadway show tunes, classical, jazz, patriotic tunes, songs from the great wars, ragtime and a polka or two. Wednesday Runaway Express This year, the concert will be a tribute to the music of the 1950s and the 1969 Woodstock Festival. The group consists of Jim and Salli Ratts, Scott Bennett on guitar, June 8 Butch Hause on bass, Ted Cole on fl ute, Daniel Jones on pedal steel, and on drums Chris Stongle.

Wednesday After Midnight Jazz Band Benny swings again! After Midnight plays hot swingin’ jazz from the Benny Goodman sextet era of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s! They feature world-class musicians Roger June 15 Campbell on clarinet, Greg Harris on vibraphone, and Rekha Ohal on vocals.

Wednesday Colcannon Colcannon brings its own unique magic to the music of the Irish tradition. The group has developed a distinctive, contemporary and inventive musical style while keep- June 22 ing in fi rm touch with the heart and essence of traditional Irish music.

Classical Thursday Colorado Chamber Play- Julie Duncan Thornton joined the Colorado Symphony Orchestra as principal piccolo in 1997. In 2004 she joined the faculty of Colorado State University. She has also June 23 ers Flute and Harp Duo performed, recorded and toured as both fl utist and piccolo with the New York Philharmonic, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Houston Symphony.

Wednesday Jubilant Bridge A dulcimer wizard, a pure-voiced poet, and a fearless guitarist create a sparkling, harmony-driven sound that is fresh and innovative. Intricate arrangements and unique June 29 harmonies are the hallmarks of every Jubilant Bridge performance, a surprising range of critically acclaimed originals, contemporary songs, and instrumentals.

Wednesday Golden Eagle Brass Band The Golden Eagle Brass Band, established in 1977, is recognized as one of the outstanding adult concert bands in Colorado. They are a fully instrumented Sousa-style, July 6 American community band. They consist of 45 mature volunteer musicians varying in age from 20 to over 80-years-old and have many years experience in musical performance. Wednesday Dakota Blonde Dakota Blonde, a “New-Folk” group with absolutely enchanting songs and such tightly blended harmonies that you would swear they were born to sing together. Mary July 13 Huckins, Don Pinnella and Tony Raddell met through their careers in Music Therapy.

Wednesday Park Hill Brass Quintet The Park Hill Brass Quintet plays jazz and blues, with a varied repertoire and consists of two trumpets, tuba, trombone and French horn. July 20

Classical Thursday Bravo String Quartet Bravo String Quartet plays for many occasions providing classical music concerts throughout Colorado. The quartet is composed of Norman Greenhouse, 1st violinist; July 21 Judy Grosswiler, 2nd violinist; Loryn Gorsett, violist; and Charles Wiens, cellist.

Wednesday Mile High Banjo Society The Mile High Banjo Society was formed in 2001 to foster, encourage, and preserve the rich historic tradition, culture and heritage of the banjo and the music associ- July 27 ated with the banjo, ragtime and Dixieland jazz.

Concert Rain Dates Thursday, June 9; Thursday, June 30; Thursday, July 14; Wednesday, August 3. Bands will be rescheduled due to inclement weather if necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the museum for the name of the band and date that has been rescheduled. Admission is free.

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Have you been to Town Hall Arts Center lately? Have you seen the new Littleton Historical Museum building yet? No? Well, now you can check out those places online! In May, the city’s web site began offering virtual tours of the museum, Town Hall Arts Center, and the beautifully restored former Arapahoe County Courthouse, now Littleton’s Municipal Courthouse. Later this summer, look for more virtual tours of the museum grounds, Bemis Public Library including the new library expansion, and other popular Littleton venues. Mike McKillip, a longtime resident and business owner in Littleton, graciously volunteered to create the virtual tours for the city’s web site. McKillip, who owns a photography business

East Elementary School students Madison Hogeman, Robin in town, uses a special camera lens and tripod to take the 360-degree photos, then digitally Giammanco, Ian Cooke and Aspen McNeilly planted four new “stitches” the photos together to create the tour. From the web visitor’s point of view, they shade trees at the school to help celebrate Arbor Day April 15. They were assisted by Julia Duggan, Doris Cruze and Dave Flaig are inside the photo, looking out in a 360-degree circle. of the Littleton Tree Committee. The committee also distributed To take a tour, visit www.littletongov.org/virtualtours. 430 trees to residents April 16 as part of the city’s tree program. NEWS FROM LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE June 2005 • Page 4 Governor Owens signs defibrillator bill into law Facts about Engine 17 when someone collapses in cardiac erty. These AEDS were donated arrest. While cardiac arrest in chil- by the David Brooks Foundation. dren is uncommon, it does occur There are currently seven AEDs 7,000 times per year in the United in five Littleton schools. The goal States. In February, a 10-year-old is to have all of the LPS facilities girl collapsed while running on become Heart Safe Facilities. the school track at a Pueblo public This legislative process was school. She was unable to be resus- led by Paul and Laurie Brooks and citated. A nearby AED could have took over a year to complete. This potentially saved her life. law takes its name from David AEDs can be found in col- Brooks, son of Paul and Laurie, leges, universities, large businesses, who died at the age of 12 from airplanes, jails and even death row. sudden cardiac arrest. Littleton This legislation became necessary Fire Rescue (LFR) supported this when it was discovered that some bill with expert testimony provided school system administrators were by Emergency Medical Services  ALF Eagle cab preventing principals from accept- Officer Guy Bull during two public  Custom apparatus body ing gifts of AEDs. hearings before the House and On April 26, Governor Bill With the passage of this leg- Senate Education Committees.  33' length, 9'8" height Owens signed Senate Bill (SB) islation, the community’s interest LFR believes this legislation  50 gallon-per-minute single stage pump 170 into law. Known as David’s and generosity will determine if will make schools safer state-wide  500 gallon water tank Law, this law will compel public a school becomes a “Heart Safe with minimal costs to the districts. K-12 schools to accept gifts of Facility.” Thanks for the Brook’s efforts  25 gallon foam tank Automated External Defibrilla- Littleton Public Schools (LPS) and the leadership of LFR on  Foam pro system tors (AEDs). AEDs are the only were the first K-12 schools in the this issue.  Automatic snow chains devices that can restart a heart state to place AEDs on their prop-  8kw hydraulic generator  Jacobs engine brake Littleton Firefighters host benefit hockey tournament

 Detroit Diesel Fire Commander system donations from local businesses.  Replaces the Luverne engine which was returned to the Items included signed hockey sticks from Joe Sakic and Alex manufacturer as a result of a lawsuit settlement Tanguay, as well as power tools,  Housed at Station 17 in Highlands Ranch gift certificates, and various sports memorabilia. In all, thanks to the generos- LFR conducts first-ever truck ity of everyone involved, almost $14,000 was raised. This year’s On Saturday, May 14 Littleton sprinkled holy water on each of proceeds will be donated to the Fire Rescue conducted its first- the new trucks. The second tra- Ecklund Family Fund and to the ever fire truck christening cer- dition was called a “wash down Kathi Christ Fund. Susan Eck- emony. The idea of christening a ceremony” in which members of lund is the wife of Bill Ecklund, fire truck is not a new one and is city and fire administration used The first annual Littleton Climax, Longero Steel Fabrica- an LFR firefighter. Susan was steeped with history. A definition water to wash down the truck. The Firefighters Face-Off Challenge tion, and an “at large” team with recently diagnosed with brain of “christen” is “to make use of third tradition is called a “housing” was held Thursday and Friday, a mix of players. In the end, Lon- lesions of unknown origin and for the first time.” Littleton Fire ceremony. This tradition dates April 21-22 at the South Suburban gero Steel pulled off an exciting will require extensive medical Rescue has three new fire trucks, back to the 1800’s when all fire Ice Arena. Eight teams played 2-1 victory over Wheatridge Fire care. Kathi Christ is the police Squrt© 12 housed at Station 12 in fighting apparatus were drawn by 16 games to benefit the Littleton to win the coveted cup. communications supervisor who the City of Littleton, Engine 13 horses. Firefighters would push Firefighters Foundation. In addi- While the hockey was played has an ongoing battle with breast housed at Station 13 in the Little- the fire wagon into its stall for tion, spectators, fans, volunteers, inside, outside the rink volunteers and bone cancer. ton Fire Protection District, and the first time, and then repeat two and well wishers were on hand to were serving grilled hamburgers, The Littleton Firefighters Engine 17, housed at Station 17 more times. The first time in was take part in the fun. Fire depart- hot dogs, and cold beverages. Foundation is part of Littleton in Highlands Ranch. a dedication to God, the second ment entries ranged from Littleton The picnic-like atmosphere and Firefighters Local 2086. For more The ceremony consisted of was a dedication to country, and (with two teams) and Englewood, good weather made this an event information on the Littleton Fire- three traditions. Father Misiura, the third time was a dedication to to Arvada and Wheatridge. Other all to itself. A silent auction was fighter’s Foundation visit www. one of the department chaplains, the fire service. local teams included Colorado held inside with many generous littletonfirefighters.org.

LFR to host Mini Fire Academy LFR evaluating standardized physical abilities test Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) knows that many children dream of someday becoming a firefighter. LFR uses that enthusiasm to teach kids about fire safety and to give them an insider’s view of what life as a firefighter is really like! Participants in the mini academy learn about fire safety, bike safety, the science of fire, basic first-aid, the life of a firefighter, and much more. On the final day, the kids actually operate a fire hose, tour a fire engine, and play games that help them understand some of the requirements necessary to become a firefighter. The academy is offered in two sessions. The first session is June 20-23 and the second is July 11-14. Both sessions run of a firefighter is one of the most physi- is evaluating this test to see if it should be adopted from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The first three days of each ses- cally demanding jobs in North America. It requires as a prerequisite of interviewing for the position of sion are held at Littleton Fire Station #18, 401 Timbervale Trail in high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular entry level firefighter. Highlands Ranch, with the final day at Metro Fire Training Center, strength, and muscular endurance. The Candidate Pictured above, left to right: Paramedic Captain 2301 West Chenango Avenue in Littleton. Physical Ability Test (CPAT) was developed by a Mark Stokes pulls hose with the added weight of The Mini Fire Academy is open to all children ages 8 to 12. joint committee of the International Association of bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus Firefighters and the International Association of Fire (SCBA); Firefighter Duane Schulten simulates drag- Enrollment is limited to the first 25 kids who register. The cost Chiefs and consists of eight critical physical tasks that ging a body with the added weight of bunker gear is $10 per child. simulate actual job duties on the fireground. and SCBA; Firefighter Kendra Keeley simulates To register, call Katie Moore at 303-795-3833. The test is demanding and requires paticipants to forceable entry with the added weight of bunker gear be physically fit to be successful. Littleton Fire Rescue and SCBA. FEATURE STORY June 2005 • Page 5

Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show returns

Games, entertainment, food, field games from 5 to 8 p.m. There fic. Motorists are encouraged to fishing and fireworks are in store will also be a visit by the Air Life obey other traffic restrictions that Monday, July 4 for the tenth annual helicopter at 6 p.m. Entertain- may be in effect. Limited parking Fourth of July Family Festival and ment will begin at 7 p.m. on the will be available in the parks and at Fireworks Show. The free event is show wagon featuring Runaway the Littleton Service Center, 1800 sponsored by the cities of Littleton Express. Colorado Journey min- West Belleview. There will be no and Englewood and South Subur- iature golf course will remain open shuttle service this year from the ban Parks and Recreation. Addi- until 7 p.m. Kmart parking lot at Belleview tional sponsors include: Norgren, At Belleview Park, the Lion’s and Broadway but attendees are Englewood Neighborhood Watch, Club train and the Children’s Farm still welcome to park there. Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson, will welcome families and Engle- the Englewood Elks and Country wood’s fantas- Buffet-Englewood. tic water park, Activities will take place at Bel- Pirates Cove, leview, Progress and Cornerstone will be open Parks, near the intersection of until 6 p.m. Belleview and Windermere. A There will be variety of food concessions will face painting, be available in Belleview and Cor- duck races and nerstone parks. Around 9 p.m., a a watermelon spectacular fireworks show will be eating contest. launched from the baseball fields A l c o h o l , at Cornerstone Park. glass contain- The fun starts off with a fish- ers, pets and ing derby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. fireworks (including sparklers) are at Progress Park. The Colorado strictly prohibited. Fire marshals, Division of Wildlife (DOW) will police officers and park rangers stock the pond with 500, 10" will watch for violations. rainbow trout. The DOW will also No parking will be permitted donate 100 rods and reels. Awards on the south side of West Prentice will be presented at 3 p.m. Avenue from Windermere to Hick- At Cornerstone Park, there will ory Street. South Hickory Street be face painting, the Littleton Fire from Belleview to Prentice Avenue Rescue safety smoke house, and will be closed except to local traf-

NEWS FROM LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT ROAD WORK AHEAD! Community Outreach Unit stays busy Major Street Construction Starting in June, contractors The Community Outreach Church neighborhood party, employed by the city will be doing Unit (COU) is comprised of five located at W. Caley Ave. and S. officers servicing individual dis- Elati St. The church invited all of major street rehabilitation on two tricts in the city providing security the people in the neighborhood primary roadways: Prince Street, and safety information, organiz- for a barbeque. The officers were Rowland Avenue to Jackass Hill ing Neighborhood Watch groups, invited to show off their vehicles Road and East Mineral Avenue, working with senior citizens by and talk to the kids about safety from Logan Street to Dry Creek providing information for the issues. Officers handed out child Road. Both projects should extend Helping Other People program, ID kits and information about throughout the summer; the total bicycle safety classes and much identity theft to adults. cost is approximately $1.1million. more. The COU also includes The COU was contacted by the The Prince Street work involves the School Resource Officers, who Littleton Public Schools Transpor- complete reconstruction, including work specifically within schools, tation Office, requesting a safety removal of existing street surfaces, but also participate in the larger presentation for their mentally new paving and some concrete events hosted by the COU. challenged students. The class was Littleton Police Chief Gary Maas presents a Citizen Appreciation Award repair. City staff expect some traf- The COU conducted a number held at Arapahoe Community Col- to 11-year-old Daren Gentry at the March 15 city council meeting. Daren fic delays in this area and motorists of joint presentations in April. lege. Information was provided to provided information to Officer Krista Bunten that led to the arrest of a are strongly encouraged to avoid The COU was asked to attend the students and staff to help pro- man suspected of auto theft and leaving the scene of an accident. this area during construction the Make-a-Wish Celebrity Server tect them from becoming victims at Aspen Grove’s Cold and what to do in an emergency hours. Stone Creamery. Littleton Fire- situation. National Night Out returns for 2005 The Mineral Avenue project is fighters and city council members The COU was contacted by a rotomill of the old asphalt and also participated. Participants the Social Security Administration, National Night Out (NNO) is munity partnerships. application of a new top surface, served customers slices of ice located off of W. Mineral Ave. right around the corner. NNO is The Littleton Police Depart- without significant disruption to cream cakes while promoting and Southpark, requesting a safety the one night a year that residents ment’s Community Outreach Unit the underlying subsurface material. the Make-a-Wish Foundation. presentation for their employees. in the community come together is organizing NNO for 2005. There will be lane closures during Approximately 200 customers Officers discussed safety concerns to give crime a “going away party.” NNO will take place August 2, working hours; traffic disruption attended. and handed out a safety tip bro- National Night Out is designed 2005, from 4-10 p.m. Littleton should be relatively minimal. Officers participated in the chure to the attendees. to heighten drug awareness and police officers, City of Littleton annual Holy Trinity Lutheran crime prevention. employees, and McGruff the Jamison Avenue Bridge National Night Out also pro- Crime Dog are all available to The Jamison Avenue “covered motes local anti-crime programs attend your party. Funds available for crime victims bridge” was originally constructed such as Neighborhood Watch. There are several ways to Victims of a crime reported in able to a traffic accident, towing in 1981 by the developer of South- the City of Littleton may now be or impound expenses, exterior Residents do not need to be register for NNO 2005: call 303- bridge, U.S. Homes. During the eligible for compensation. damage to residential property, involved in any type of Neigh- 795-3712 for an application; visit past 24 years, the structure has sus- In 2004, city council passed an mental health services, or lost borhood Watch to participate in www.littletongov.org, then click tained some damage and is in need ordinance that levies a surcharge wages. Other kinds of claims are the NNO; however, NNO is the on the police link and look for of significant repairs. City staff on fines in municipal court. A reviewed on a case-by-case basis. perfect time to begin a program the NNO icon; or contact NNO has been meeting with a committee portion of this fund is dedicated For further information, or to on your block. Residents and busi- volunteer coordinator Pete Sch- of Southbridge homeowners to to compensating victims of prop- obtain an application, call Linda erty crime in Littleton. Claims Suttle, victim assistance coordina- nesses are encouraged to organize roder at 303-795-1243 (email: assess options and costs which will can be made for expenses from tor in the Littleton Police Depart- block parties to strengthen neigh- [email protected]). For more be presented to the City Council exterior car damage not attribut- ment at 303-795-3703. borhood spirit and police-com- information call 303-795-3712. later this summer. GENERAL NEWS June 2005 • Page 6

awards and recognition

Two Littleton Police Offi cers recognized

Littleton Police Department Senior Police Offi cer Bob Car- mody and Detective Dave Cillessen were recognized by the Little- ton Optimist’s Club for the 2005 “Respect for Law” awards.

Littleton named a Tree City USA for 18th time

Littleton has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its commu- nity forest. It is the 18th year Littleton has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Associa- tion of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Littleton has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a com- prehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.

Heritage High School Boys Coach Mike Broyles addresses the city council at the April 19 U.S. Conference of Mayors honors GLYI council meeting. Broyles, his players, coaches and trainers were honored as guest citizens after winning the Colorado 5A basketball championship March 12. The Greater Littleton Youth Initiative (GLYI) has been selected by the United States Conference of Mayors as one of 15 fi nalists for the 2005 City Livability Awards Program. The win- NEWS FROM SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION ning cities and their mayors will be honored June 11 in Chicago at the 73rd Annual Conference of Mayors. Mary Carter Greenway gets improvements Buck Recreation The GLYI was created following the tragedy at Columbine South Suburban Parks and per-hour speed limit and posting High School in 1999. It is a cooperative effort of the city’s major Center to host Recreation has recently completed reminders to all trail system users, public institutions, community organizations and citizens who improvements along the Mary to show courtesy and respect to Rec and Rock came together to create a strategic approach to enhance the devel- Carter Greenway including the each other. South Suburban wel- opment of young people and try to prevent youth violence. addition of a separated eight- The physical improvements, in comes youth ages 10-14 The GLYI was honored with a fi rst place innovation award foot-wide, crusher fi nes granite combination with educational and in the category of Cooperative Service Delivery at the Denver trail. This new crusher fi nes or enforcement enhancements, will to the Buck Recreation Regional Council of Governments annual dinner April 13. “soft” trail is intended to allow make the Mary Carter Greenway Center, 2004 W. Powers pedestrians, walkers, joggers, and a more enjoyable recreational Ave. for crazy contests, Youth Resources Directory honored by NAGC families with strollers to have a experience for all. The enforce- dancing and swimming separated recreational experience ment component will incorporate every 2nd and 4th Friday The city's Youth Resources Directory was recognized with an from the “wheeled recreational- South Suburban Park Rangers’ use night from 7-11 pm. Par- Award of Excellence by the National Association of Goverment ists,” bicyclists and rollerbladers. of radar guns and the ticketing of ents can feel confident about their child’s partici- Communicators Blue Pencil awards program, which recognizes The already existing concrete trail speeding bicyclists. Ticketing will was centerline striped to increase be employed as a last resort to pation in this supervised, excellence in communications. The colorful directory, originally safety for “wheeled recreational- ensure bicyclists that violate the secure, year-round pro- published in 1999 and revised in 2004, contains listings of pro- ists.” Other concrete trail improve- speed limit become acutely aware gram. For only $6, youth grams designed to enrich the lives of Littleton’s children. Included ments include “calming” devices, of the dangers speeding places can socialize with peers in the directory are sports teams, recreation programs, such as roundabouts strategically upon themselves and others. while enjoying wholesome, services, child care, and educational programs. Copies located at congested intersections, For more information about yet zany, recreational activ- of the directory can be obtained by calling the city manager’s for example, where the Greenway the Mary Carter Greenway ities. For more information offi ce at 303-795-3720. passes Carson Nature Center and improvements, contact Bill Wood- about Rec & Rock con- intersects Lee Gulch Trail in South cock, manager of planning and tact 303-483-7064 or visit Platte Park. For education pur- construction, at 303-795-6531 or South Suburban online at poses, additional signage is being [email protected]. www.sspr.org. installed reiterating the 15-mile-

Third phase of Little’s Creek storm drainage and fl ood control begins Construction began May 11 on under the new bridge. A large & Flood Control District. South the third phase of storm drainage storm sewer will be constructed in Suburban Parks and Recreation is and fl ood control on the upper the south edge of the park. also participating in the project. portion of Little’s Creek. Flatiron The $703,000 construction cost For additional information, con- Constructors, Inc. of Longmont is jointly sponsored by the City of tact the Public Services Depart- The Volunteer Handyman Program has moved to the new Buck Rec- is the general contractor. The Littleton and the Urban Drainage ment at 303-795-3865. reation Center at 2004 W. Powers intersection of West Sterne Park- Ave. Volunteers provide free help way and South Apache Street is for the elderly, disabled and low- closed to all traffi c. The closure income to end their worries about those nagging little problems that will remain in place until about don’t warrant calling a professional. the middle of August. Detours The volunteers have multiple skills have been marked and access will with minor repairs such as: be maintained to adjacent proper- Leaky plumbing • Hanging pictures ties at all times. Alternate routes Replacing light bulbs • Hanging shelves are advised for travel through the Installing hand rails • Minor furniture repair Or other small indoor repairs! neighborhood. A new bridge will be con- structed in the intersection. The west end of Little’s Creek Park will be re-graded to direct fl ood fl ows NEWS FROM BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY June 2005 • Page 7 America’s founding fathers to debate at Bemis Public Library Some Enchanted Reading! Bemis Knitting Group Mariachi Music and Pick up your map and library card protector Knitters of all ages are invited to the Viva Mexico Dancers at the reference desk to begin your medieval library’s new knitting group which will meet Enjoy an evening of adventures in this summer’s adult reading pro- Friday afternoons beginning June 3 at 2 p.m. Mariachi music and folk gram. Every event you complete will make you Bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn dancing August 18 from 6- eligible for a weekly prize drawing. Participants and get ready to knit! Beginners will learn 7:30 p.m. on the front lawn completing five events will receive a 12-CD/ skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, of the library. The Mariachi DVD case. Complete all ten events and receive and casting off, while experienced knitters band, Estrella del Sur, will a zippered book bag and a chance at our grand will get project ideas and provide hints and entertain with lively songs prize drawing. tips for the rest of the group. The first proj- from countries south of the ect will be to create mittens, scarves and hats border. The band is com- Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson for seniors in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, the city posed of nine professional Debate: Two Visions of America where Bemis’ sister library is located. musicians who have per- Journey back over 200 years as two of our formed throughout Mexico. most important founding fathers square-off in Evening Sing-Along Movie Series An award-winning children’s a live debate over the explosive issues of their If you and your family enjoy singing, join dance group, Viva Mexico, will time, including slavery and the power of the our special Sing-Along Movie Series in July! perform colorful Mexican folk president. This historic debate will take place The Sound of Music will be shown July 15 and dances. The group has won two June 14 at 7 p.m. Thomas Jefferson was the The Wizard of Oz July 29, both at 7 p.m. Sing “Mexico Folklorico” national third president of the United States and author with the Von Trapp children! Join Dorothy championships. Monday Evening Book of the Declaration of Independence. Alexander in singing “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” Discussion Group Hamilton was a Revolutionary War hero and the “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” and many Computer Classes If you enjoy talking about books, join the first secretary of the treasury. These political other favorites from The Wizard of Oz. Song The following free computer classes will Bemis Evening Book Group which meets the rivals will be dressed in the colorful attire of lyrics will be provided. Come dressed as a be offered in the computer training lab on third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. On June their day. Expect a lively discussion of ideas and character from the films and enter the cos- the lower level of the library. Call 303-795- 20 we will discuss Purple Hibiscus by Chima- individual legacies, gentle insults and good fun. tume contest. These film showings are free 3961 to register for a class, or stop by the manda Ngozi Adichie, Kite Runner by Khaled The audience will have an opportunity to meet and refreshments will be served. reference desk. Hoseini July 18, and Life in the Damn Tropics by and question these two icons of our historic Learn Internet Explorer—June 11, July 2, David Unger August 15. past. This program is sponsored by the Colo- Unconventional Women of the West and August 6, 9-10:30 a.m. rado Endowment for the Humanities. A dramatic presentation by eight How to Search the Internet—July 9 and SENIOR PROGRAMS actresses portraying unconventional women August 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Senior Book Group Medieval Festival and in the history of the west will be held July Computer Comfort—July 13, 9-10:30 a.m. The Senior Book Group meets the first Renovation Celebration 9 at 2 p.m. Historical characters performed How to Use Windows—August 10, 9-10:30 a.m. Monday of the month at 2 p.m. On June 6, Enjoy thrilling combat entertainment, craft will include Baby Doe Tabor, actress Lillian Managing Your Files and Folders—July 16, we will discuss Sight of the Stars by Belva Plain. demonstrations, storytelling, musical perfor- Russell, Poker Alice Tubbs, educator Emily 9 a.m.-noon. On July 11, BYOB, bring your own book to mances, and more, presented by the Society Griffith, dancer Little Egypt, the Unsinkable review and a dish for a potluck picnic lunch for Creative Anachronism. On June 25 from Mollie Brown, author Evalyn Walsh, and Singles’ Book Lovers Group (just for today, we will meet at 1 p.m). For more 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us as we celebrate the outlaw consort Etta Place. Each actress has All singles 18 and older information, contact Jan Knauer at the library, completion of the library’s renovation! This researched the character she portrays, writ- are invited to meet others 303-795-3961. event for all ages will take place on the front ten her own script, and created a costume. who love books and discus- lawn and in the newly renovated section of This program is produced by The Shady sion! The Singles’ Book TEEN PROGRAMS the library. Food will be available for sale from Ladies, Inc., a non-profit organization that Lovers Group meets the Meals on Wheels. The formal dedication of exists to promote the role of women in the third Saturday of the month Time Warp! Sophie’s Place, the renovated area, is tentatively settling of the West. from 9 to 11 a.m. (starting in The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Time scheduled for 9 a.m. August, the group will meet from 10-11:30 Warp,” runs thru August 7. Read around the World of Dance Performance a.m.) Extra copies of the book selections clock and earn prizes. Join us for time travel Afternoon Summer The David Taylor Dance Theatre will will be available at the library’s checkout desk movies Tuesdays at 2 p.m. thru July 26, and Cinema Series present a World of Dance program on the three weeks in advance of the discussion for teen programs on Thursdays at 2 p.m. thru Escape the heat this summer and enjoy an front lawn August 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. date. The following titles will be discussed in July 28. afternoon movie on our large screen! A classic This performance features vivid costumes upcoming months: June 18, The Club Dumas fantasy film will be shown June 27, July 25, and and dances from around the globe. See by Arturo Perez-Reverte; July 16, Seduction August 29 at 2 p.m. Each film will be preceded and hear how various cultures express their of Water by Carol Goodman; and August 20, by cartoons and comedy short films. heritage through dance. Life of Pi by Yann Martel. continued on page 8...

LITTLETON ECONOMIC NOTES

• Judy Fryberger of Fryberger Art • Camp Bow Wow of Littleton at • Colorado Hematology-Oncology Consulting, 6662 S. Hill Way, has a 8121 S. Grant Way opened in May. Cancer Center at SouthPark has new space. This franchise is the largest doggy submitted a conceptual site devel- day care and boarding concept in opment plan. • The Lunch Box in Columbine the country. Valley Shopping Center opened • No No’s Café has submitted plans under new ownership in March. • TriState Surveying is beginning its for a new building at Hilltop. fifth year in business. • A Paris Street Market, open the first • Littleton Station at 1900 W. Little- Saturday of each month through New Development ton Blvd. has submitted its concep- October at Aspen Grove, is collect- tual site plan. ing nonperishable canned food for • Old Town Ventures has filed a the Rocky Mountain Food Bank. conceptual planned development • Littleton Adventist Hospital has overlay to construct a second story filed plans for a $38 million expan- sion (second tower). Many Littleton business people and city employees mentor at East • Kai Japanese Cuisine restaurant at to 2449/2455 W. Main. Elementary. The above photo was shot May 5 at the end-of-the- 699 W. Littleton Blvd. celebrated its • Spectrum Southbridge Indepen- year picnic for the mentors and their little buddies. Mentors meet first anniversary. • The Lowe’s Home Improvement dent Living Facility has filed a plan once a week for lunch with at-risk kids during the school year. The plat has been reviewed by the amendment to rezone 6.6 acres at program is in its fourth year and has shown tremendous benefits • Artistic Edventures in Southbridge Development Review Committee. 1021 W. Mineral Place. for the students’ self-esteem, confidence and general scholarship. Shopping Center marked its first Contact Chris Gibbons at [email protected] for more anniversary this month. • Line-X Truck Bedliner has filed • The Ridge Reserve has submitted information. a conceptual plan to renovate a preliminary subdivision plat for • The new Kwik Car Wash is sup- the former fire station at 6559 S. four single-family residential lots Littleton Businesses • Carmella’s Diner will open soon on porting community fundraising Broadway. at 6403 S. Prince. the former site of Shining Star Café efforts with its Good Neighbor • Downtown merchants are spon- at 2700 W. Bowles. Benefit Card, which credits • Arapahoe County Residential • A final site development plan soring a sidewalk sale and antique to the issuing organization when- Center has filed a final site develop- for expansion of the St. Mary’s bazaar the first Saturday of the • June 2 marked the 20th anniversary ever a patron uses the car wash. ment plan for its proposed facility Catholic Church School has been month through October. of Alphagraphics in Southbridge Call 303-720-2850. at 2124 W. Chenango. submitted. Plaza. • The Gap has re-opened its Aspen • Super Suppers, newly opened at • Falcon Distributing filed a minor • MIE Properties Office/Warehouse Grove store with a new look. The • A grand re-opening of Snelling 2540 W. Main St., is offering indi- plat for a new building at 2118 W. at 621 SouthPark Drive has filed a 17,800 s.f. store has more of a Personnel of Littleton celebrated vidual entrees for quick pick up. Chenango, west of the U-Haul on final site development plan for a department store feel. their 30 years in business. Call 303-798-3463. Santa Fe. 40,000 s.f. office warehouse. BEMIS LIBRARY CONTINUED... June 2005 • Page 8

Movie Schedule June 23—Bookmaking Why: Make a movie with writing, months with their caregivers to Pavilion June 7—Back to the Future June 30—Altered Books directing, acting, editing, special share stories, songs, and fun. Space is July 20—Magical Melodies, make a June 14—Clockstoppers July 7—Optical Illusions effects, and more! limited and free tickets are available musical instrument June 21—Time Bandits July 14—Origami Special Event: Evening premiere one week in advance. July 28—Knights All Around, make June 28—Hitchhiker’s Guide to the July 21—Stunts in the Movies of movies made by film school a shield Galaxy, the original! July 28—Time Capsule participants August 10 at 7 p.m. at Preschool Story Time July 5—My Science Project the library! Thirty minutes of stories, songs, Schedule for Grades 4-5 July 12—Bill and Ted’s Excellent Film School and activities for children three years June 9—Reptiles Revealed, live liz- Adventure When: Wednesdays through August CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS old through kindergarten, Thursdays ards and more July 19—Time Machine 3 from 11-3 p.m. Dragons, Dreams at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. No tick- June 15—Jolly Jesters, make a jester July 26—Muppets From Space Where: Binning Family Foundation and Daring Deeds ets or registration required. hat Media Lab Join us for a rollicking good time June 21—Daring Indeed, make a Program Schedule Who: Teens going into grades 6-12 during the children’s summer read- Story Time Schedule coat of arms June 9—Special Effects How: Register with Jan Knauer at ing program for ages birth through June 9—Fairytale Creatures June 30—Queen of Hearts, crafts June 16—Marbling Paper the library at 303-795-3961 fifth grade. The program runs June 16—Knighty Nights and cards through August 7. We will rescue June 23—Daring Deeds July 5—Knights Rule, make a WESTERN WELCOME WEEK royalty, craft castles, slay dragons, June 30—Rollicking Royalty knight’s helmet tell tales, and entertain with music July 7—Castle Chaos July 13—Fairy World, make a Dr. Westerberg honored as Grand Marshal and magic. July 14—Dragons wand July 21—Just Jesting July 21—No Bones About It, by the Dr. Tim Westerberg will be report, Breaking Ranks: Changing an Program Schedule July 28—Fanciful Frogs Butterfly Pavilion honored as Grand Marshal of American Institution. He is President- There are special performances July 26—Fanta-scapes, make a scen- Western Welcome Week (WWW) Elect of the Colorado Association by professional entertainers: story- Night Tales ery painting 2005, according to Grand Parade of School Executives. telling, music, puppets, and more. Bring your family to share stories Chair Mike Giesen. “The Western Dr. Westerberg has received Space is limited, so plan to arrive and fun Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Theater Time Welcome Week Board of Directors numerous awards in recognition of early. Children under seven must Activities are geared to children ages Actors, puppets, props, music is pleased to honor Dr. Westerberg his service to the education profes- attend with an adult. three and over. and more for children ages 3-10 for his dedication to education. He sion, including being named as one June 7—Magic Cover to Cover with Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for the has made an enormous impact on of four finalists for the NASSP/Met Dave Elstun, 2 p.m. Night Tales Schedule fun of theater. students in our community, Life Principal of the Year June 16—Princesses and Dragons June 9—Good Knights exemplifying our theme program in 1994, the with Susan Frontczak, 7 p.m. June 16—Storyteller Susan Frontczak Theater Time Schedule ‘Embrace the Spirit of Honor Administrator June 22—World of Wonders with June 23—The Dragons are Singing June 10—Dragons Out Tonight Learning’,” stated Award by the Colo- Wayne & Wingnut, 2 p.m. June 30—Magical Mayhem June 17—Princess Tales Giesen. rado Music Educators June 25—Medieval Festival, 10 July 7—Fractured Fairy Tales June 24—Fairy Godmothers and Dr. Westerberg, Association in 1998, a.m.-2 p.m. July 14—Royal Puppet Show Wicked Witches who will be retiring and the Department June 28—Wonder of Percussion July 21—Hassles in the Castles July 1—Kings, Queens, Princes and at the end of the 2005 Service Award by the with the Marimba Trio, 2 p.m. July 28—Royalty Rocks! Princesses school year, served as the Colorado Association July 6—Dragon Tears with Beth July 8—Dram a Little Dream principal at Littleton High of Secondary School Prin- Epley, 2 p.m. Magical Moments July 15—Knights in Shining School for over 25 years. Prior cipals in 1999. July 12—Global Romp through School Age Programs Armor to entering school administration, Dr. Westerberg will be honored Music with Michael Stanwood, 2 An hour of stories, crafts, music July 22—Abracadabra Dr. Westerberg taught social studies as Grand Marshal at the Family p.m. and games for children entering July 29—Good Deeds and coached at the high school level Night Concert and Fireworks event July 19—Balloon Diva with Laura grades 1-5 Tuesdays, Wednesdays or in Illinois and in Iowa. Westerberg Friday, August 12 in Sterne Park. Dakin, 2 p.m. Thursdays at 2 p.m. Registration is Kid’s Book Club earned his bachelor’s and master’s The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and required one week in advance. Days A book group for independent degrees from the University of Iowa is preceded by the Lions Club Com- Paws To Read will alternate for grades, please check chapter book readers. Read the and his Ph.D. in educational admin- munity BBQ at 5 p.m. Westerberg A reading program for chil- schedule below. book of the month and join us for istration from Iowa State University. will lead the Festival Day Grand dren in grades 1-5, in cooperation snacks and discussion. On June 13 In addition to his work as a teacher Parade “Embrace the Spirit of with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Schedule for Grades 1-3 we’ll have Daring Reads, and on July and administrator, he has been active Learning” August 20 at 10 a.m. The Assistance Dogs) and Denver Pet June 8—Reptiles Revealed, live liz- 11, Potterlike. Please call to register, in a variety of school transforma- parade starts at Gallup Street, goes Partners. Children practice reading ards and more 303-795-3961. tion, staff development, and leader- down Littleton Boulevard to Main with a special doggie pal. Space is June 16—I Dreamed I…, water ship training initiatives in Colorado Street in downtown Littleton, and limited, so call the library to register pictures Dial-A-Story and across the nation. From 1994 ends on Rapp and Church Street by for a 20-minute spot June 18 or July June 23—A Frog or a Prince, You can listen to a short story to 1996 Westerberg served on the Arapahoe Community College. 16 between 10 a.m. and noon. painting anytime by calling 303-795-3960. National Association of Secondary For additional information June 29—Royalty Rules, make a School Principals (NASSP) Carnegie regarding Western Welcome Week, Story Box stained glass castle For more information on Foundation Commission on the please contact the WWW office at Tuesdays and Wednesdays at July 7—Jesters, Jousts and Juggling, library programs visit Restructuring of the American High 303-794-4870 or visit the web site at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A 30-minute fun and games School which produced the seminal www.westernwelcomeweek.com. story time for children birth to 36 July 14—Flutterby, by the Butterfly www. littletongov.org/bemis. Littleton City Council

Amy Conklin Pat Cronenberger Rebecca Kast Ray Koernig Tom Mulvey John Ostermiller Jim Taylor 303-795-5925 303-798-4708 303-730-2639 Mayor Pro Tem 303-730-7369 Mayor 303-795-6161 At Large District II District IV 303-798-0464 At Large 303-798-9665 District I District III At Large

City Council Accommodations Littleton Report credits

The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton The Littleton Report is published bi-monthly by the city manager’s office, City Council or any city board, commission or public program. 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons. Please call 303-795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to or program if you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance Jim Woods Kelli Narde Cecile Bugh at or participate in any such meeting or program. City Manager Director of Communications Executive Secretary For any additional information concerning the city’s compliance with the Americans Phil Cortese Chris Harguth Cathy Weaver With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857. Deputy City Manager Public Relations Specialist Webmaster Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www. littletongov.org.