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Informing the Citizens of Littleton

JUNE 1996 City of Littleton Full Funding Agreement Signed Congressional Approval Final Hurdle for Southwest Corridor Light Rail

Mayor Dennis Reynolds joined a money but Littleton RTD representati ve distinguished list of regional and na­ Bob Tonsing is more confident than tional officials at the May 9 signing of ever before. 'The full funding agree­ the full funding agreement forthe South­ ment puts us in a special category and, west Corridor even though it light rail line. still takes con­ The cer- gressional ap­ emony marked a proval for pledge of $120 funding, we million in federal are now more likely to get the I funds for the ex­ tension of light money, even in rail from 1-25 tight budget and South ti mes," he Broadway along said. "The Denver Regional Council of Governments Board Chairman Roland Cole Transportation SecretaJ)' Federico Pefia signs the Santa Fe to Min­ full funding agreemellf for the Southwest Corridor. Southwest and u.s. Secretary of Transportation Federico Pella look on as Littleton erai Avenue. Corridor light Mayor Dennis Reynolds addresses the crowd at 'he signing nf the fill! Among those joining Reynolds at rail project has faced many adversities funding agreement. the podium were U.S . SecretaryofTrans­ and they aren't over yet, but the facts portation Federico Pena, Englewood and figures are compelling from a con­ Meeting with CDOT Results in Mayor Tom Burns and RTD Board gressional point of view," he added. Chairman Ben Klein. Reynolds said, Plans call for stops at West Evans Planned Improvements for Santa Fe "It is fitting this ceremony is at the end Avenue, Cinderella City, downtown In attendance at the meeting were of the existing light rail line, because 'Littleton and Mineral Avenue. RTD In a meeting May 14 between City Mayor Reynolds, Littleton City Man­ this signing is a beginning for extend­ has committed up to $17 million in of Littleton officials and representa­ ager Andy McMinimee, COOT Regional ing the line to the south." local funds. Construction is expected to tives of the Colorado Department of Transportation Director Larry Warner Light rail supporters have worked start in 1997 and the line should be Transportation (COOT), six steps were and numerous engineering staff from for more than 10 years to bring the operational in 2000. outlined to enhance the vehicular safety both agencies. Southwest Corridor to this point. Sec­ Special thanks to Colorado's con­ of South Santa Fe Drive. The six step program is as follows: retary Pena made note of the effort. gressional delegation who've provided "Although Santa Fe is a state high­ I). Install additional lighting from "There are those who thought the project crucial support to the effort to bring way, the city is committed to pursuing Meadowood Village to Wolhurst Land­ might never get federal funds, but I tell light rail to the south metro area: Rep­ every available option to make this road ing. The Littleton City Council voted you I am happy to sign this agreement resentatives Dan Schaefer (R), Joel as safe as possible," said Mayor Dennis on the proposal at its May 21 meeting. to make a $120 million federal invest­ Hefley (R), Scott McInnis (R), Wayne Reynolds following the meeting. 'The 15 lights will be placed at a ment in the Southwest Corridor," he Allard (R), Pat Schroeder (D), David road's path through Littleton makes its said. Skaggs (D), and Senators Hank Brown reliability an obvious priority," Reynolds (Colltinued on page 3) Congress must still appropriate the (R) and Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R). added.

City of Littleton Bulk Rate INSIDE: 2255 West Berry Ave. U.S. Postage Paid Littleton, CO 80165 Police Chief Retires ...... Page 2 Littleton, CO Permit No. 205 Liquor License Suspensions ...... Page 3 New Library Director Chosen ...... Page 4 Sculpture on Parade ...... Page 5 CAR-RT SORT Fire Protection Service Approved ..... Page 6 Postal Patron Street Sweeping ...... Page 7 page 2 City a/Littleton Littleton Police Chief Retires WWII Veterans Committee Littleton Police Chief Craig E. Camp has re­ Selects Memorial Site tired effective July 12, 1996. Utilizing accumulated vacation leave, Camp's last day was May 16, 1996. Ketring Park has been selected by of funds from other sources in a ta x­ City Manager Andy McMinimee is conducting a the World War n Veterans Committee free status. nationwide search for a permanent replacement. as the site of a memorial to honor par­ Talks have begun with a number of McMinimee commended Camp for hi s ser­ ticipants In that war. Littleton artists. Further fund raisi ng vice to the citizens of Littleton. "Craig's dedication The location filS the criteria for news will be forthcoming. to the department and his commitment to the com­ exposure, and adequate parking and For additional information, con­ munity are appreciated by all of us in Littleton. We maintenance. The Littleton City Coun­ tact Tom Heaton, Committee Chair­ wish him the best of luck in his retirement," cil has named thecommitteea "Littleton man, Littleton Center, 2255 West Berry McMinimee said. Cultural Hi storical Faci lities Avenue, Littleton, Colorado, 80165. Agency,"allowing the solicititation Craig Camp Camp began hi s career in Littleton in 1963 as a patrol officer. He was promoted through the ranks to lieutenant, leaving Littleton in 1970 for the Lakewood Department of Public Safety. He became the chier of police in Northglenn in 197 1. He was appointed New Administrative Litteton's police chief in 1984. Camp's 25 years as a police chief is the longest tenure of present metropolitan Denver area chiefs. Services Director Selected Camp earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver and is a Littleton City Manager Andy City Clerk since 1985. She previously graduate of the FBI National Academy. McMinimee has ann oun ced the selec­ wo rked as deputy municipal clerk for During Camp's tenure, Littleton achieved a decrease in its overall crime rate. tion of Janice L. Owen as the new the City of Englewood. The Colorado Camp also oversaw upgrades in the department's equipment, training and conver­ director of administrative services for Municipal Clerks Association named sion to computers. the City of Littleton. her clerk of the year in 1995. McMinimee named Commander Robert Brandt Acting Chief. Brandt started Owen was chosen from a field or .or am excited to enter this new with the Littleton Police Department in 1976 as a patrol officer. 154 applicants. The administrative ser­ phase of my career in municipal gov­ vices department includes the city clerk, ernment," Owen said. "With an excep­ information systems, employee rela­ tional staff already in place, I am confi­ Eighth Home Ownership House Built tions, court, fleet maintenance, build­ dent we wi ll accomplish a great deal," ing maintenance, print shop, switch­ she added. The Littleton Housing Author­ The program allows the AVS board, and senior citizen and disabled Owen replaces Deborah Broome ity (LHA) and the Area Vocational students to gain and expand their ski ll s transportation programs. Owen will who announced her resignation in Feb­ School (AVS) announce the completion in the building trades under the supervi­ supervise a staff of 39. ruary to accept a position as Ass-istanl of the eighth home built by AVS stu­ sion of the building trades instructor. In Owen's career in municipal gov­ City Manager of Plano, Texas. dents. A ceremony was held at the addition, all licensed contractors in the ernment includes service as Littleton's home, located at 6027 S. Hill St., on program instruct as they work including Monday, May 20. Domestic [nsulation Co., Robinson This innovative program uti­ Brick, Edward's Drywall, Jack Cusick Keep Littleton Beautiful lizes the talents of AVS students in Plumbing, Hale Electric, Stan household garbage-commercial rub­ Arapahoe and Douglas counties who Wawrzyniak (siding), RKR Sprinkler, During the months of June, July bish-hazardous materials (such as paint, spent an entire school year building the Horne Builders Association of Metro and August, the City of Littleton will motor oil, batteries, etc.) three-bedroom, brick and frame, single­ Denver and Waste Management of Den­ assist homeowners in getting rid of rub­ Please call 795-3744 and give your family home. The home is then leased ver. bish accumulations. name, address, telephone number and a with an option to buy to an LHA family. Single mom Jeanne Lindsay We WILL pick up: Old appliances­ description of the type and amount of To date, five families have exercised and her three children have moved in to tires-old lumber-rubbish accumulation­ rubbish. We would appreciate it if you their option to buy and are homeowners, the house. Lindsay has a full- time job branches (cut to four foot lengths and call between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and the sixth is in the process of closing, and works as a fitness instructor part­ bundled). noon to schedule a pick-up. and the seventh has just renewed their time. She has been a resident of LHA We WILL NOT pick up: Loose lease with an option to buy. properties si nce 1990. branches-construction materials- Littleton City Council

Doug Clark Pat Cronenberger Lance Foreman Deborah Foster Rebecca Kast Dennis Reynolds 2454 HOliSlou n Waring 5796 S. Lakeview Sf. 911 W. Kettle Ave. Mayor Pro Tem 1940 W. Ar.tp:lhoe Rd. Mayor 797-6002 798-4708 797-6330 5243 S. Newton Sl. 730-2639 801 Shadycroft Lane At-Large District IV District II Dif>trictllJ 798-8805 At-Large 798-2129 District I At-Large City of Littleton page 3

(Continued from cover) cost of $40,000. It is estimated that 30 5). The Littleton Police Department Liquor License Suspensions percent of accidents on Santa Fe occur has adopted a "no tolerance" policy for The Littleton Liquor Licensing Authority met on April 10,24 and May 15 and at night. motorists who drive above the speed voted to impose short term suspensions of the licenses of several Littleton 2). Signs will be installed in both di­ limit. As an example, 43 tickets were establishments. They are: rections before next winter warning that issued in a two hour period on May 14, • Bradley Petroleum Inc., d/b/a Bradley Sinclair #60, 7500 South icy conditions exist. The flashing signs 1996. Littleton Police have committed I\roadway. The license was suspended seven days from April 15 - 21, will be activated through the dispatch to the stepped-up enforcement program 1996...... center. CDOT will pay for the signs, the for as long as it takes to slow vehicles • Thnfty Payless, Inc., d/b/a Pay less, Drug Store #5328,ll5 South City of Littleton will maintain them. down. Broadway. The license was suspered for one day, Ap'l 5, 1996.

3). The Colorado Department ofTrans­ 6). The city and CDOT will pursue • Tran Phuong Le, d/b/a Blackbeard LiquOfSF 6227 Sout\! Santa Fe portation will continue to place empha­ widening the highway to construct a 16- Drive. Th license was suspended fotthree-days 7 m April 15 - 17, sis on sanding during bad weather and foot center turn/buffer lane as a mid­ 1996 _ .....: the city will supplement these efforts. ft term solution. The Jong-term solution # .Q\d .Chicago, 796i~S. Broadway. License-sus£"nded one day, May 6, is estimated that 30 percent of accidents involves widening the highway to six "'996 . or selling to sollieo e under 21. "I occur during inclement weather. lanes. The cost for the mid-term solu­ • Pitchers!, 2852 W. Bowles Ave. tr.;nse . usponded one day, May 6, 4). The city and CDOT will widen the tion is estimated at $700,000 to 1996 for selling to someone under 21. street to create a left turn traffic lane $800,000. A number of funding op­ • The Shack, 151 W. Mineral Ave. Lic.ense uspended one day, April 28, from northbound Santa Fe into tions arc being explored at this time to 1996 for selling to someone under 2 ~ Meadowood Village. Crews will com­ pay for the mid-term solution. • King Soopers #70, 100 W. Littleton B04teJ\":d. License suspended plete the work in the summer of 1996. one day, June 17,1996 for selling to some ne under the age of21..... • Total Petroleum #2187, 1599 W. Littleton Boulevard. llieense'sus- .6 ,. pended one day, May 22, 1996 for selling"to SOmeone under the age of Hudson Gardens Grand Opening 21. • Patio Liquors, 5320 S. Santa Fe. bieense suspended for three days, What: Grand Opening with two days held in abeyance contingent upon licensee and employees completing liquor training wilhin 90 days. The remaining one day Where: Hudson Gardens, 2888 W. Maplewood suspension served on May 20, 1996. The Liquor Licensing Authority is a voluntary board of five members and two Ave. Littleton, CO 80120-1807, 797-8565 alternates appointed by the Littleton City Council. The authority is committed to upholding state and local liquor codes, and supports sting operations as appropriate When: Sat., June 15, 1996-11:00 a.1lL to 8 p.m. methods to check enforcement thereby protecting neighborhoods and the commu­ nity. Who: For the enjoyment & education of the public Cost: Free .Employee of the Month Teresa'Boley JulX 4th Fireworks Congratulations to Computer Programmer Events Announced Teresa Boley on her se­ lection as Employee of Officials from Evglewood, Littleton, nity performers. the Month for May 1996. South Suburban and a number of com­ Special thanks to eherry Hills Vil­ Teresa was hired as munity organizations a~e pUlling the lage, Burt Automotive. Englewood Li­ the Computer Program­ finishing tquches on activitjes for the ons, Englewood Firefighters Associa­ mer for the city in 1983. Fourth of Jtdy Family Festival and tion and Meadow Gold Dairies for their She recalls that when she Fireworks show. financial COJllribulions to help offset first attended a school According to Englewood Commu­ the cost of the celebration. in the late '60's to gain nity Relatiqns Officer Nancy Peterson, The show wagon and fireworks Teresa Boley skills for a career with . "We'll have a fishing derby al Progress launch area are at Cornerstone Park, computers, "the way of the future," the first statements to the class were. "Girls, Park, a gunny sack race, a pie eating located at the southeast corner of ~ you go practice key-punch skills, because that's where you'll find women's jobs." contest, a balloon tos~ 0, ~uck craces at Belleview a"d Windermere. The fes- "Guys, we'll go to the big room where you'll learn to program." The instructor's Belleview Park and a variety of portable tivities begin a\4 p.m. and the II reworks remarks challenged Teresa to persevere to learn programming skills. play equipment," Peterson !{'ilid. atdusk. Parking is free but will not be When Teresa attended school during that time, "programming" consisted of The Englewood Lions will operate. permitted on Prentice Street. Hickory connecting pre-set holes in a metal board with wires, so that when the board was the train at Bellevi~w Park and t~e will be open only toJocal traffic. Other correctly positioned in its proper machine, the desired arithmetic functions would Belleview Childrens Farm will b<; open. traffic restrictions may be in effect. be performed against data read electronically from punched cards, usually to Food and beverage booths will be oper­ i?aTking 'will ~ available at Corner­ generate a report. Computer programming has come a long way since then. Teresa ated by the \'inglewood High Schobl ston~, Progress'"al,d Belleview Parks has customized many of the programs that just seem "automatic" to us today. Booster CIVb, the Englewood Kiwanis and at the Littleton Sgvice Center, 1800 Teresa was nominated for her assistance for many projects in the finance and the Englewood Clean, Green and W. Belleview (enter from Sheri Lane). department that quite often occur without warning. She never complains when Proud Commission . .Entertainment will For further inforrqation call Nancy asked for help, graciously helps figure out what needs to be done, and works hard be provided by the Littleton Community Peterson at 789-2122. , to assure a positive outcome. Music Association, Southwind, the No alcoholio beverages, fireworks SunshineGeneration and other commll- or glass containers will be permitted. page 4 City of Littleton City Manager Hires Internet Classes Offered New Library Director at Bemis Public Library Free classes on how to find infor­ Mary Ann Grimm began June I, 1996 as the new director of Littleton's Bemis mation on the Internet will be given at Subjects and Dates: Public Library. Grimm comes to Littleton from Paducah, Kentucky where she. the Bemis Public Library everyWednes­ • Government: 615 and 71l.? served as library director since July, 1994. Prior to that position, Grimm was the day from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., June 5 • Travel: 6112 & 7/24 library director at Temple, Texas for four years. through August 21. Each week the class • Health and Medi(:ine: 6119& 7131 Grimm is a member of the American Library Association and earned a will focus on a different subject area; • Business 6126 & sn master's degree in library science from the University of North Texas and her brief introductions to Netscape Navi­ • M~gazi)le$& New$paper$: Itil & 8/4 bachelor's degree in biology from Eastern Illinois University. gator and the Littleton Community • Entertainment & Recreation: 7/10 & 8121 "Grimm's experience with total quality management, util ization of technol­ Network will be included. Pre-regis­ Call;tht .Ubr(tr)J/l)r '4dilitil)nlli''jff!Qnnalit!"­ ogy to connect libraries to the world, her commitment to excellent customer service tration is necessary since classes are and 10 register for a clas$ (795~l961) and her experi ence in reducing and recovering deli nquent library materials make limited to six people. her an excellent choice to fill this position," McMinimee said. Grimm replaces Judy Ellis who ret ired from the library in January, 1996 after 14 years of service. "I consider it a great honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to work with Littleton City Government on the the city administration, library staff, city council and Friends of the Libraryl Littleton Community Network Museum," Grimm said. "This is a dream come true for me to live near family and friends and to call Littleton home," she added. The latest information from all includes job announcements, Omni­ Grimm will supervise a staff of 22 employees with a collection of more than City of Littleton departments can now bus schedules, information on obtain­ 11 7,000 items. Bemis Public Library provides a fu ll range of library services be accessed on the Internet from the ing bui lding permits, street repair including children's activities, meeting rooms, access to the CARL network, Littleton Community Network schedules, crime prevention informa­ DIALOG, CD Rom and adult programs. (http:\\www. li ttleton.org). City coun­ tion, museum exhibit schedules, li­ cil agendas, minutes and neighbor­ brary programs, and much more. News hood meeting schedules are also avail­ from the city is updated weekly. For able for viewing on the network. The more information call Phy ll is Larison City of Littleton government page at 795-3961.

Summer Reading Program Awards, prizes, contests, and programs for children will be offered at the Edwin A. Bemis Public Library as part of the summer reading program, "Readin' Round the Rockies: Meanwhile Back at the Ranch." The program runs June 10 - August 17, and is for children preschool - grade 5. Any child who reads or listens to books for five hours receives a free book, paid for by the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum; a pass to Skate City; a reading certificate; and a bookmark. Additional hours qualify for the weekly prize Librarian Marsha Martin demol/strates the internet to a group of library llsers. drawing for books and toys, paid for by the Friends and the Littleton Breakfast Optimist Club. Colorado Rockies baseball cards will also be given away, courtesy of the Littleton Police Department. Surfing the Net at Bemis Four different contests are available for children to play at the library: The Surfing the Internet has become a over the library. We have also had Coyote Hunt, Who's Back at the Ranch, Count the Coyotes, and How Hot Is the popular activity at the Bemis Public unemployed individuals looking for Chili? Children can also design squares for the 1996 Story Quilt. Library! Computers with free Internet job announcements on the Internet. The Special programs and activities for June include the following: access have been avail- reference staff has used June 17-STARSTORIES,2and 3 p.m. Comesit insideaSTARLAB planetarium, able to the public for the Internet to answer see Colorado's summer sky, and listen to Greek and American Indian stories. two months at the li­ many questions, par­ June IS- FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 7 p.m. Books Alive Readers Theater will brary. "The public has ticularly those involv­ perform "The Magnificent Moo," followed by a sing-along and square dancing for been so enthusiastic ing information from everyone. aboutthis new service," the federal govern­ June 19- COWPOKES, 2 p.m, Forty-five minutes of favorite stories read aloud said Phyllis Larison, ment," she said. The by Heather McNeil. head of adult services. library'S connection to Jnne 24-THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR STOMPIN', 10 a.m. Heather will "Some people sit for the Internet is through a tell "Jennie Jenkins" and then we'll all learn a country line dance. Wear your boots! hours searching the very fast telephone line, June 25--STORIES AT SUNSET, 7 p.m. Award-winning storyteller Heather World Wide Web for "':-~ known as a Tiline. Be­ McNeil will tell tales of Coyote and the Old West. information," she cause of this fast con­ June 26-COWPOKES, 2 p.m. Forty-five minutes of favorite stories read aloud added. "In the evenings, nection, graphics and by Sue Wilson. we often have parents videos appear quickly June 29-0VERNIGHT AT THE LIBRARY, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Come join us for the come in with their chil- on the screen and Web annual sleep-over. Crafts, stories, and games will entertain you until 10 p.m. dren to show them interesting sites on sites can be reached in a few seconds. Doughnuts, juice, and coffee will wake you up in the morning. In between, we'll the Internet. The other night I saw a For more information, call the library sleep (maybe). father showing his son weather radar at 795-3961. maps while a thunderstorm was passing City of Littleton page 5

City Awarded Historic Grant Littleton's Economic Strength: The City of Littleton and the Sec­ Main Street. Professional Offices ond Century Fund (SCF) have been This new grant includes $30,000 Recent data from Dun & Bradstreet age tend to migrate to the 1-25/Denver awarded a $60,000 grant from the Slate to establish a low interest revolving indicates that Littleton's economic Tech Center corridor," Gibbons noted. Historical Fund for the restoration of loan program and $30,000 for direct strength comes from its professional "Littleton is ideal, however, for small historic downtown buildings. The Sec­ subgrants to building owners. Funds office base. companIes. ond Century Fund is a local nonprofiL must be spent on exterior restoration or Over 550 of Littleton's 1,600 com­ "Many of our firms could locate group formed in 1990 to preserve and preservation of buildings that have a panies fall into this category including anywhere," Gibbons said, "but their restore downlown Littleton buildings. local historic landmark designation. businesses in health and business ser­ major considerations are being near large Since the State Historic Fund began The subgrants require an owner cash vices, legal, real estate, accounting, con­ corporate clients in a community that dispersing gambling revenues in 1993, match equal or greater to the grant sulting and insurance industries. can help them attract top flight employ­ the city and the SCF have been awarded amount. When these grant funds be­ Jim Woods, Deputy City Manager, ees. Knowledge based companies live six grants totaling $205,250. Major come available in late 1996, residents describes Littleton's economic niche as on the quality of their talent, so being building restorations funded in part by can expect several restoration projects " ... more like LoDo (lower downtown) located in an environment that attracts these grants include the Columbine Mill to begin in the downtown area. For than 17th Street (the financial district). these people becomes very important." at 5798 South Rapp Street, the Coors information on these programs, contact With the notable exception of US Amenities like South Platte Park, Building at 2489 West Main Street and David Flaig at 795-3766. WEST and Lockheed Martin, we are a the Arapahoe Greenway Trail, the the Batschelet Building at 2569 West very fine grained, small scale business Highline Canal, low congestion and community that provides valuable pro­ support from the BIIA office are often Council Appoints New Board fessional support to the south metro mentioned as assets by Littleton com­ & Commission Members area. Much as LoDo houses the archi­ panIes. tects, engineers, CPAs, and management "We fully expect to see more of On Pebruary20, 1',lf;)6,(heLitrlelon City Council tnaQ~th~fQlIowjng consultants for downtown Denver, these types of companies grow and flour­ appointments: Littleton serves the same function for ish in areas like the recently annexed • Jeff Eitel. to. S/IIA.C,. term expif¢$;)lf;)'l the south area." Newton Trust property at Mineral and • William. Brabmstedr, Jerry Thomas,K(\!'oline W"6pdruffandLaITY Littleton is not likely to be a cluster Santa Fe and in South Park," Said Gib­ Fundingsland t()the.fin~ Arts CQmnUttee,iall icrmsexpire3199,.except of large corporate offices according to bons. "It's a natural for us." Mt,Furidingsland whicheJ(pires3i98 Christian Gibbons, director of the Busi­ All Littleton businesses are eli­ • Patricia Dahl as Alternate 2,10 the Liquor Authority, tenn expires 3/99 nessnndustry Affairs department. "Busi­ gible to use the resources of the Busi­ • Lucinda Tagliareni as Alternate 2, to the Planning Commission, term nesses that need high visibjlity and im- ness/Industry Affairs department. Call expires 3/99 795-3749 for assistance. The following reappointments were also made: • Fred Brandt to the Soard Qf Adjustment • William Brown, Larry Cernik and Ken Cook to rheUui/ding B(lard (If Sculpture on Parade Appeals The Fine Arts Committee, in coop­ by Joyce Newman, and Fountain Sculp­ • Darrell Schulte, Karen Gooden and Ron Goodman to the BIIMC eration with the new Hudson Gardens, ture by William Joseph, at the Littleton • Kim Stonaker to the Housing Auth(lrity will sponsor the second annual Sculp­ Center; Coming Home by Susan Grant • Jan Carlberg and Betty Hull to the LibraryBoard ture on Parade. This year there will be Raymond at Prince and Santa Fe. The • Mark Trevithick to the Liquor Auth()l:'ity 30 large sculptures displayed among subcommittee is currently working with • Barbara Plungy, Decker Westerberg and Dick Dugdale to the Museum various species of trees, gardens of South Suburban Park and Recreation Board fragrant flowers, carpets District's Art in the • David Fisher, Dale Stephens and Ken Mass to the Planning Commission of grass and cascading Parks Commission to • C. Dale Flowers to the Riverfront Autb(lrity streams. The sculptures establish a permanent • Li bby Me Kecver to the Tree C(lmmittee will be in place for the City Sculpture Gar­ opening of Hudson Gar­ den along the Arapa­ dens June 15. hoe Greenway Trail The sculpture sub­ within the City. committee consists of As occurred last Betty Ney, Chair; Don year, there will be a Mitchell, Rik Sargent, two day tent show for Karen Crain, George the purchase of Blake and Sonya smaller sculpture on Ellingboe who see this September 7th & 8th event as an opportunity Sunflower Seeds & Chickadees also at Hudson Gar- by Par Reagan to combine the creativity dens. The subcom- of the artists with the backdrop of a rich mittee is looking for volunteers to help garden ambience. with the in stallation of the tent show as The City of Littleton and it's Fine well as during the two-day event. If Arts Committee have long been in­ interested, call the Littleton Historical LillIe/on Mayor Dennis Reynolds cOllgrarularesjormer Deputy Finance Director volved in placing sculpture in public Museum at 795-3950. Bill Todd, Department Head Secretary Sherry Kling and Blidgel/Finallce Direc­ places such as parks, public buildings The Sculpture on Parade the two

tor Mike Roeper 01/ earning 'he Government Final/ce Officers Association and major thoroughfares. Past projects dayTent Show are puton by volunteers, Cert(ficare of Excellence ill Fill(lllcicil Reporting for the 14th consecutive yew: have included Solar III by Edgar Britton artists and other members of the com­ located at Gallup Park; Town Meeting, munity who love sculpture. page 6 City of Littleton Fire Protection Service Approved Expect Something New The LittJeton Fire Protection Dis­ service. trict won vOler approval of a mill levy By 1996, that figure had dropped When You Call 9-1-1 increase in May by a two to one margin. to $68 and the district was in the posi­ 9-1-1 emergency service has the system, called "Medical Priority This is good news for residents in the tion of using part of the emergenc¥ changed for the better in the south Dispatch." (These departments in- City of Littleton as well as for those in reserves to pay its operating budget. metro area. Callers can expect new elude: Li ttleton, Castlewood, the district since the district contracts Obviously, most voters felt that questions and emergency instructions Cunningham, Parker, Roxborough, with the city for fire protection and the increase was well worth the service when thq dial 9-1-1. Some people Louviers, Highlands Ranch and Sky­ emergency medical service. Voters in which they receive. Littleton's who know first-hand are two women line.) unincorporated areas of Arapahoe. Dou­ firefighters and paramedics enjoy an who recently handled an emergency When callers dial 9- 1-1, they can glas and Jefferson Counties within the excell ent national reputation. Every childbirth at home with the help of the expect a systematic, consistent set of Littleton Fire Protection District were firefighter is trained as an Emergency new emergency dispatch system. questions and in structions to deal with asked to increase their property tax by Medical Technician and can offer ba­ The new 9-1-1 procedures have their particular crisis while waiting for one mill which is about $ 11 per year on sic life support. Nearly half of all only been in effect for a few weeks, but emergency crews to arri ve. These pro­ a home assessed at $ 100,000. Littleton firefighters are paramedics are already improving the accuracy and tocols were designed to make it easy Despite growth in the south metro with advanced life support certifica­ efficiency of emergency care. Eight for bystanders to assist in emergencies area, the Gallagher andTABORAmend­ tion. The fire department also offers a fire departments who share the south and to ensure that appropriate emer­ ments have actually reduced the amount comprehensive prevention and educa­ metro dispatch center are now using gency response crews are dispatched. of property tax income to the district. tion program as well as many special­ In 1994 a homeowner paid taxes of $84 ized services such as hazardous mate­ per year on a $ 100,000 house to fund rials response and technical rescue. fire and emergency medical Fire Academy Graduates 26 Twenty-six men and women rials, ice and water rescue and wildland graduated from the South Metro Fire firefighting. TrainingAcademy in May. The twenty­ Eighteen of the new firefighters

three men and three women spent 1] will be joining area fire departments. Utilizillg the Ilew 9-1-1 emergency service, Brenda Daley (far left) delil'eretl Connor weeks learning about hoses, ladders, One of the graduates, former Littleton lolm.toll. She i.tpiClilred witl! Dispatcher loy Holland Porker Paramedic Mark Speicher. self-contained breathing apparatus and fire cadet, Duane Schulten, will become building construction. On the well­ the newest Littleton firefighter. Eight Sister City Visit equipped academy grounds they expe­ of the graduating class are unaffiliated woodworkers club, Bega cheeses and rienced firefighting first hand in the at this time and paid their own way The30-member"BegaBound '96" the fruits of the summer's canning to burn building and practiced highrise through the academy. Hopes are high, delegation returned from Bega, Aus­ take home. In honor of the local art fire tactics in the four story tower. The though, as they begin interviewing with tralia stronger than ever. 'the people of group, the Bega art gallery was given a prospective firefighters also studied fire departments throughout the met­ Bega made our visit a lasting collage of painting entitled "Trails such diverse topics as hazardous mate- ropolitan area. memory treasures dur- ing our nine day stay," of Rocky Mountain said Bega-Littleton Sis­ National Park" by Safety Tips for July 4th ter City Exchange Presi­ Littleton artist Ann dent LeBrun Hutchinson. Neal. It was a gift from In 1993, an estimated 12,600 these injuries affected preschoolers. The group spent the Littleton Fine Arts people in the United States suffered It is also important to note that three days touring Commitlee. fireworks-related injuries severe children WhO have been exposed to Sydney's many scenic ar­ The International enough to require treatment in a hospi­ amateur fireworks often continue play­ easfrom "The Old Sydney Civic Dinner at the Re­ tal emergency room. As usual with ing with fire long after the 4th of July. Royal Hotel" in the turning Servicemen's fireworks, most of the injured were So what does the Littleton Fire Depart­ "Rocks" area. They were League was the formal children and, often, their injuries in­ ment recommend to help keep your bussed to Canberra, the event of the visit. volved the kinds of fireworks that are family safe? Refuse to allow your chil­ National Capitol on Sun­ Mayor Collins pre­ legal in many parts of Colorado. Even dren to buy or play with fireworks. day, March 17, "Canberra sented a handsome en­ sparkJers, which are the fireworks least Instead,. take them to a professional Day," where the capitol TIm Collins, Mayoro/Berg ValleyShire. graved citation to take likely to be regulated, caused over 900 fireworks display. Public displays are was filled with celebra- with LeBrun Hutchinsoll. President. to the Littleton City Bego-Littleton Sister City Exchange injuries in 1992, and more than 100 of spectacular and much safer. tion. They were wel­ Council. President comed by the Deputy Charge d' affaires, Duncanson, Bega-Littleton Citizens Ex­ u.S. Embassy and given a private tour change, gave an Aboriginal painting for Firefighter Joins Torch Rally of Parliament House. They arrived to a hanging in the Littleton Center. Littleton Fire Lieutenant Gene the towns was overwhelming, with band concert in Bega's Littleton Park The sister city visits at five year Nagle was paJ1 of the Olympic Torch crowds of people pleased to have their where they were greeted by MayorTim intervals (Bega here in August 1998) Relay as it passed through Colorado. towns included in the historic event. Co11ins. "Singing our national anthems give ample preparation time without Lt. Nagle and Colorado Advanced Life Each area gave the Olympic Caravan an as the flags were unfurled was a thrill­ taxing either organization. Support Team Coordinator, Marilyn enthusiastic welcome and local citi­ ingexperience. The flagpoles were gifts If you are interested in this Bourn are ALS state certified and ac­ zens often donated homemade lunches of the Littleton organization and dedi­ people-to-people organization please companied the Olympic Caravan as to members of the caravan which made cated," Hutchinson noted. call LeBrun Hutchinson at 798-0551 or part of the medical team. the trip even more memorable. The delegation were recipients Ken Coddington at 795-040 I. Nagle said that the response of of paintings by local artists, pens by the City of Littleton page 7 Last Training Workshop for A Reminder: Apartment Owners & Managers

The last opportunity this year to Gallagher Jr., district attorney and suc­ Fireworks are Prohibited take advantage of the City of Littleton's cessful landlord. free workshops for apartment owners The last workshop for this year is and managers is coming June 14 & 15. on Friday and Saturday, June 14 & 15, Fireworks are prohibited No other workshops are scheduled for 1996. The location is at the Arapahoe the remainder of the year. County Sheriff's Training Center, 7305 within the Littleton city The two-day workshops are being South Potomac, Adm i n i s t rat ion conducted by Philip B. Wayne Con­ Building #2, Suite 151. limits. It is illegal to sell sultants, Inc. Phil Wayne is nationally If YO LI are interested in attending known as a cri sis management con­ or for more information , call the Crime them and it is illegal to sultant and for his 28 years working in Prevention Unit at 795-3887 or th e apartment man agement. He will be Neighborhood Services Officer at 795- use them. The fIreworks assisted at the workshop by Robert H. 3755. ordinance will be strictly enforced. Rockies Baseball Cards The Colorado Rockies, the Kan­ the back of each player's card. "They sas City Life Insurance Company and will help keep you safe, healthy and out area law enforcement agencies will of trouble situations. And that way we Street Sweeping Has Started in again provide area youth with can all have a winning sum- Northeast Neighborhood the Colorado Rockies collec­ ~~... ___ mer." tor baseball cards. Children are cau­ The area cast of South Huron the street. During the 1996 season, tioned not to approach an Street and north of Littleton Blvd. is in • The I st Thursday of each month: No a different card will be avail­ officer when the officer is a posted street maintenance area. The parking on the North and East sides of able each week from a uni­ involved in something offi­ intent of this posting is to allow for the the streets. formed Littleton Police Officer. Col­ cial-a traffic SlOp, investigating an acci­ proper cleaning of the streets in thi s No parking is enforced between lect all 27 cards in the set. dent, or making an arrest. Ju st wait area. During the months of April the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Illegally Rockies manager, Don Baylor until the officer is free, wave to him or tllruugll Ot.:wber the following alrer­ parked vehicles will be ticketed and/or encouraged kids to follow the tips on her, and ask for the Rockies card. nate-sidc-of-the-street parking is cn­ lowed from the street. Cooperation forced: from residents in this neighborhood is • The I st Tuesday of each month: No appreciated. parking on the south and west sides of 'Littleton Joins America's r------, Night Out Against Crime 0/' Street Sweeping Calendar On Tuesday, August 6, neighbor- hoods are organized and fighting back. hoods throughout Littleton are being From 6 to 9 p.m. on August 6, JUNE SEPTEMBER invited to join forces with thousands of residents in neighborhoods throughout Tuesday (4th) Tuesday (3rd) conununities nalionwide for the "13th Littleton and across the nation, are asked Annu'ar"National ]\fight Ou!,' (!'\NO ~o lock their d90rS, turn on their out- o ." " Thursday (6th) AUGUST Thursday (5th) crime/drug p~even!iSW [email protected]. National .... side jig I~ an\!. s!!!,nd the, evening out- Tuesday (6th) Nigh~ OUr.'WW:c.!:.~srgn~?re.fb1 the.:=lIIisi..,1f,~jXlffi'"J'eillhbors " andPg~ce~ Many Nati

Tuesday (2nd) Tuesday (lst) the LitticlQfl Pol~e,-Y>' m involve ove~ su,,-b ~as block parties, cookoutsJ visits 8,800 communities fib all 50 states, fro police and ice cream socials. Thursday (4th) no restrictions Thursday (3rd) U.S. territories. Caoaifj~~_~c.i.tie~ and j:lftionalJ'roject Coordinator Matt military bases afound,th~wo~l'd. in all, J!eSEll said, "National Night Out is an L ______~ I st Tuesday: South Side, West Side I st Thursday: North Side, East Side more than 28 Inillion people ~~e ex:::' idem ,opportunity to build neighbor- pee ted to participate in "America's hood unity and strengthen police-com- Night Out Against Crime" on August munity partnerships in our fight for a 6. safer America. On August 6, millions &iI Littleton Curfew National Night Out is . designed nation wide will join forces to give to: (I) Heighten ·crim~ and drug pre­ C;rime & Drugs a Going Away Party." • Sunday thru Thursday: vention awareness; (2) Generate sup­ The Littleton Police Department 17 years of port and participation in local anLi­ and.McGruff the Crime Dog., wi II visit 11:00 p.m. age and under crime efforls; (3) Strengthen ne igh­ your neighborhoods where five or more • Friday and Saturday borhood spi rit and police-communilY homeowners are gathered . To register your block or for more information call Curfew is enforced! 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) relations; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighbor- the Crime Prevention Unit at 795-3887. page 8 City of Littleton

Summer Concert Schedule at Material World the Littleton Historical Museum Material World is an imaginative tion and religion. The Material World exhibit of photographs that show people team received help from many sources The Littleton Hi storical Museum presents its free Wednesday Night Summer around the world in societies rich and in finding the families, but the most Concert Series in the shade of the giant cottonwood tree on the museum grounds. poor. Through vivid photographs and important were locally knowledgeable The concerts are funded by the Friends of the Library and Museum. striking statisti cs, photojournalist Pe­ and respected people, who knocked on Bring the family or friends and enjoy a picnic before the concert! ter Menzel and hi s dedicated team give doors in typical neighborhoods with June 12 Bob Thrner and Mike Crowley us a rare glimpse into how people live, the photographers. But knocking on Four musicians will entertain with music from the their livelihoods, their possessions, doors to find 30 statistically average folksong era of the 1950s and 60s. their aspirations, their difficuhies and families was the easy part. Moving June 19 Colcannon their achievements-an unprecedented their precious belongings into the open This ever popular Irish group will fill the evening with group portrait of our global commu­ for the world to see was a bit trickier. the beat of bodhran and bones accompanied by the nity. These photographs speak for rousing sounds of banjo and tin whistle. Peter Menzel and 15 other pho­ themselves. At one glance, the viewer lune26 Gypsy Mandolin tographers traveled to 30 countries becomes keenly aware of the wealth of Charlie Provenza, a national champion mandolin player chosen from the 185 United Nations detail presented in each photograph, and his trio will take you on a musical journey blending member nations to create a cross-sec­ noti ng the different landscapes, the the myriad of European folk music traditions into an tion of the world. Data experts at the dwellings, the fami ly sizes, the dress, original acoustic tapestry. United Nations andWorid Bank helped and, above all, the dramatic array of July 10 Rocky Mountain Banjos and Company to determine the characteristics of an material goods, large or small, in front Music of the 20s, 30s and 40s in sing-a-Iongs with this average family in each country accord­ of the house. The statistical profiles lively group. ing to location (urban, rural, suburban, complement the pictures, providing a July 17 Jubilant Bridge small town, vi ll age), type of dwell ing, factual context, for the information we A new name for a group of folks - Wi ll ie Jaeger, Carol family size, annual income, occupa- see in these superbly historical images. Van Alstine and Scott Bennett is a harmony-driven acoustic trio playing contemporary folk. country and rock. plus lively American and Irish fiddle tunes. All concerts are free and start at 7 p.m.

Historic Site Interpreter Sarah Reed feeds a bottle to a piglel One of the photographs now appearing at the Littleton Historical Museum in at the Lillielon Historical Museum. Two sows gave birth to a Peter Menzel's exhibit Material World. total of 24 piglets, to the delight of the children visiting from the Building Blocks Child Ellrich",ent Cente!:

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Andy McMinimce The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton City Councilor City Manager any city board, commission or public program. Jim Woods Please call 795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or program if you will need special Deputy City Manager assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance at or participate in any such Kelli Narde Assistant to the City Manager meeting or program. Christopher Harguth For any additional information concerning the city's compliance with theAmericans With Disabilities Admin. Asst./Graphics Tech. Act, please call 795-3857. Donna Schuyler Executive Secretary