Historic Preservation Forums Scheduled in February

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Littleton residents and prop- historic preservation in Littleton ventions, including the National erty owners are invited to par- is encouraged to attend . Trust for Historic Preservation, ticipate in two public forums to The forums will be lead by the National Park Service and the discuss the city’s unique history, Nore Winter of Winter & Com- American Planning Association . community, historic buildings pany . Winter is an urban design From 1992-1996, he served as and environments . The forums and planning consultant with Chairman of the National Alli- are sponsored by Historic Little- more than 25 years of experi- ance of Preservation Commis- ton, Inc . and the Historical ence nationwide . He specializes sions . He has received awards Preservation Board . They will be in services to communities with for “Contributions to the Built held February 12 and 26 at 7 p m. . special amenities, distinctive Environment” from the Colo- at the Buck Recreation Center, natural settings and traditional rado and western regional divi- 2004 West Powers Avenue . neighborhoods who seek to sions of the American Institute Evoking the western theme protect their heritage . He has of Architects . Winter earned a of True Grit, participants will developed preservation plans bachelor’s degree in architecture examine what historic preserva- and guidelines for historic and from Tulane University and a tion is and isn’t, why it matters, conservation districts across the master’s degree in architecture how it works and where we go country and has provided design and urban design from UCLA . from here . Participants will break review training for a wide range For further information, into small groups for discussion of locations . contact Historic Preservation and brainstorming . Anyone with Winter is frequently a featured Planner Andrea Mimnaugh at an interest in the progression of speaker at conferences and con- 303-795-3719 . Meetings to be streamed live on city’s web site All city council, planning commission and liquor licensing authority meetings are now available live on the Internet, and viewers all over the world can watch replays of all or part of those meetings at their convenience . Web users can access the live and on-demand video offerings through a link on the city’s website . Meetings that are currently shown on Littleton 8 on Comcast will still be seen live on that channel . The Littleton City Council voted unanimously October 7 to acquire the Granicus solution . Deployment of the system began with the January 6, 2009 Littleton City Council meeting . Mayor Doug Clark is a big fan of the service . “The combination of web casting • Expanding the reach of public grated and comprehensive with public meeting management meeting broadcasts to every- environment for public records technology into a single workflow one, beyond the limitations of including voice, video, and decreases administrative costs, sim- cable television subscribers . documents . plifies public recordkeeping tasks, On Friday, January 16 at 11:30 p.m., a northbound train derailed and provides citizens with a simple • Making the meetings available • Cost-effectively improving in the railroad depression just south of the Downtown Littleton way to stay informed,” Clark said . live instead of a week after the public access, efficiency and light rail station. Seventeen cars carrying molten sulfur were The city’s objectives for imple- meeting . accountability . involved. There were no injuries but the derailment caused menting the new technology quite a mess and resulted in the closure of the light rail line. include: • Fostering a completely inte- See GRANICUS on page 2

Printed on recycled paper with environmentally-conscious inks. PRSRT STD What’s Inside 2255 West Berry Ave. U.S. Postage Littleton, CO 80165 Paid Littleton, CO Home Repair Clinic Scheduled...... 2 Permit No. 205 Senior Refund Program...... 2 Part I Crimes Fall for Third Year ...... 4 Reynolds Landing Taking Shape...... 4 ECRWSS Tree Program Application and Information. . . . .5 Postal Patron Injured Man Thanks Paramedics...... 6 Three Businesses Celebrate Grand Openings . . . . 8 GENERAL NEWS February 2009 • Page 2 GRANICUS: offers on demand links • Making the meetings search- vider of government web casting able by keyword or agenda and public meeting management item . solutions with nearly 500 govern- Granicus includes streaming ment agency clients spanning 44 software to capture, manage, store states across the nation . Founded and distribute online video record- in 1999, Granicus provides the ings . The video page includes an most comprehensive online public agenda keyword search so users can records retention system available simply search for an issue they are and manages the world’s largest interested in watching . The video government web casting network, player window includes the meet- securely and reliably bringing vital ing agenda with links to specific government information closer to agenda items within the archived the people . Other public agencies meeting . Archived meetings will served by Granicus include the City generally be available for viewing and County of Denver, the cities of the morning after the meeting and Erie, Thornton, Lakewood, Aurora, will be archived and available for Broomfield, Grand Junction, and viewing for five years. Granicus the State of Colorado House of also includes an RSS feed that Representatives . allows those who are interested to To view meetings on the city be notified whenever a new meeting website, visit www .littletongov .org/ agenda or minutes are posted . webcast . For more information Littleton Mayor Doug Clark delivered the keynote address at the 11th annual Martin Luther The new on-line service is call Webmaster Cathy Weaver at King Jr. breakfast January 19 at Arapahoe Community College. The breakfast featured a powered by San Francisco-based 303-795-3727 . musical performance by Young Voices of Colorado and a dramatic poetry reading by 4th grade Granicus, Inc ., the premier pro- students from Aspen Academy. Community activist Virginia Fraser and the Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative’s Alejandra Harguth and Daiga Keller were recipients of the “Distinguished Service Award.” Additionally, Leah Foster received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship, Littleton 8 programming grows and Donovan Bray received the Ellie and Manny Greenberg Scholarship. Programming on the city’s at the exotic bird show, Thunder- government access television chan- birds, at Bemis Library; and stories Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative has busy year nel will expand in 2009 with the about how citizens can get involved addition of three new features to in shaping the future of Downtown The Littleton Immigrant Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colom- Vietnam, as well as the U .S . Littleton 8 on Comcast cable . Littleton and the upcoming His- Integration Initiative had a bia, East Africa, Ecuador, Egypt, The initiative’s nationally rec- In November, 2008, the Little- toric Preservation Forums . The busy year with almost 1,000 El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, ognized Citizenship Mentoring ton City Council voted to add program can be seen at 6:45 p .m . people visiting the One-Stop France, Guatemala, Honduras, Program continues with 76 com- live televised coverage of Liquor on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- Information Center at Bemis Indonesia, Iran, Korea, Latvia, munity volunteers helping immi- Licensing Authority meetings . The day nights immediately prior to live Public Library in the six months Mexico, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, grants study for their citizenship authority meets the second Wednes- city council, planning commission between May and November . Philippines, Portugal, Russia, exams . For information, contact day of each month at and liquor authority People requesting information South Africa, South Korea, Alejandra Harguth, coordinator, 7 p .m . in the city meetings . came from Afghanistan, Argen- Stockholm, Taiwan, Thailand, at 303-795-3968 . council chamber . Finally, the city tina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Turkey, Ukrain, Venezuela and The meetings can council approved also be watched live a staff proposal to on the city’s web site acquire and imple- or afterwards at the ment a Video Bul- viewer’s convenience letin Board (VBB) at www .littletongov . system . The VBB org/webcast . The will allow Littleton 8 liquor authority joins to return to a 24-hour the city council and operation . The VBB planning commission in having the will contain timely information and majority of its meetings televised . videos about city programs and ser- The Littleton! Show returns vices . An important feature of the in February . The 15-minute bi- VBB that the city council believes monthly program will feature four will enhance public safety is the or five stories about what’s happen- ability to quickly post emergency ing in Littleton . The February show messages on the channel by autho- will highlight the Martin Luther rized users from any location . The King Jr . celebration co-sponsored staff is still researching VBB sys- by the city and Arapahoe Commu- tems but hopes to have one selected nity College; a fun and flighty look and functioning this spring .

Senior Refund Program returns for 2009 Since 1977, the Littleton City resided within the city limits of Council has annually renewed its Littleton for the entire year of Senior Refund Program, provid- 2008 . Applicants must complete ing the city’s senior residents both sides of the form and attach with a refund . their paid tax receipt and a copy The program is available of their driver’s licenses or iden- Thirty-one students from Field Elementary School and five from Goddard Middle School were to both renters and property tification cards. recognized recently by the Littleton City Council. The children raised more than $3,000 for the owners . For property owners, Forms will be mailed in March family of a man killed by a drunk driver. They made the money at car washes held over two the refund is based on the prop- to those who previously received weekends at Bradford Auto Body Inc. erty’s assessed valuation . Refund a refund . amounts range from $10 to Additional forms and infor- LHA to host minor home repair clinic at the Littleton Center $100 . For property owners mation can be obtained from whose property is in a trust, the the City of Littleton Finance Kimberly Kingston, Littleton est loans to homeowners in the and handicap retrofit. The Rehab refund is always $30 . Refunds Office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Housing Authority (LHA) rehab City of Littleton for more than Program also provides emergency for renters range from $10 to or by calling 303-795-3764 . The coordinator, will host a clinic on 30 years . Loans are designed to repairs for replacing furnaces, $30 . Applicants must have been deadline for filing is November minor home repairs Thursday, fit the individual needs of the hot water heaters, boilers, and 65 years of age or older on or 2, 2009 . February 19 from 3-4 p .m . The homeowner . Repairs that are leaky roofs . In 2008, the program before December 31, 2008 and clinic will be held at the Littleton available through the Rehab was expanded to include home Center Community Room, 2255 Program include, but are not remodeling and room additions . City offices closed February 16 W . Berry Avenue . The program is limited to, energy conservation, Income limits apply to all partici- free and open to the public . roof replacement, new windows, pants in the program . The Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, and the In addition, Kingston will doors, siding, electrical service For more information about Littleton Historical Museum will be closed Monday, provide information on LHA's update, flooring, drywall, paint- the clinic, or income qualifications February 16 in recognition of Presidents’ Day . Rehab Program . The LHA Rehab ing, tree trimming and removal, for the Rehab Program, contact Program has provided low inter- concrete and deck replacement Kingston at 303-991-5301 . LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE February 2009 • Page 3 Littleton Fire Rescue offers some winter safety tips LFR Paramedic to pursue new During the cold winter months, Here are some Do’s and Don’ts DO install carbon monoxide challenges in Central America Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) would to follow when using alternative heat alarms with battery backup in the like to remind you: and power devices . Remember that home outside each sleeping area . One year ago, Paramedic Fire- position with the City of Littleton these gas fueled devices emit carbon fighter Jason Jones was granted has been difficult. My ten plus • Snow and icy conditions bring monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas DON’T idle the car in a garage– a leave of absence to pursue years with the fire department, an increase in slip and falls that is deadly to human life . even if the garage door to the outside volunteer work in the capital city the ten years spent serving the resulting in injuries . Should you is open . Fumes can build up very of Managua, Nicaragua . Jones citizens of Littleton, have been encounter a fall victim you can DO have fuel-burning applianc- quickly in the garage and living area said he worked in medical clinics, an absolute privilege and honor . be most effective by keeping es–including oil and gas furnaces, gas of the home . assisted with various educational And to use the words of many calm and calling 9-1-1 . Help water heaters, gas ranges and ovens, projects, aided flood refugees, who have gone before me, I is only minutes away, do not gas dryers, gas or kerosene space DON’T use a gas oven to heat and even found consider myself move the victim if you suspect heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves– your home, even for a short time . himself running extremely for- head, neck or back injuries . inspected by a trained professional a feeding pro- tunate to have Follow the instructions of the at the beginning of every heating DON’T ever use a charcoal grill gram through a been given the 9-1-1 emergency dispatcher . season. Make certain that the flues indoors–even in a fireplace. local elementary o p p o r t u n i t y and chimneys are connected, in good school . to work with • If your location is difficult to condition, and not blocked . DON’T sleep in any room with the fine group find have someone lead para- an unvented gas or kerosene space For Jones of individuals medics to the scene . DO choose appliances that vent heater . it was a very their fumes to the outside whenever c h a l l e n g i n g that make up • Keeping walkways clear of possible, have them properly installed, DON’T use any gasoline-pow- year, anything Littleton Fire snow and ice can reduce slip and maintain them according to ered engines (mowers, weed trim- but easy . But Rescue . They and fall emergencies . To keep manufacturers’ instructions . mers, snow blowers, chain saws, small the more time will no doubt these walkways clear many resi- engines or generators) in enclosed he spent with be missed dearly dents use a snow blower . When DO read and follow all of the spaces . United States’ neighbors to the as I move forward to pursue removing entangled debris instructions that accompany any fuel- south, the more he began to rec- additional opportunities in the or packed snow from snow burning device . If you cannot avoid DON’T ignore symptoms, the ognize the need for and believe in area of international relief and blowers there are many finger using an unvented gas or kerosene onset of headache particularly, if the work being done . Jones said development ”. and hand injuries . Never use space heater, carefully follow the more than one person is feeling them . the longer he stayed, the longer he Littleton Fire Rescue will miss hands to clear clogged snow cautions that come with the device . If nothing is done you could lose realized he needed to stay . Jones and wishes him the best as blowers . Crack a window to ensure enough consciousness and die . Get to fresh In his resignation letter Jones he begins his new endeavor . air for ventilation and proper fuel- air immediately if you start to feel wrote, “The decision to leave my • An increase of cardiac related burning . sick, weak or dizzy . calls occurs when residents exert themselves while shovel- DO place portable generators Finally, LFR requests residents to LFR receives dispatch contract ing snow . Knowing this, use a outside only, far away from the home . “adopt a hydrant ”. When snow depth slow, steady pace with frequent And keep the generator away from and drifting cover the caps on a fire breaks . openings to the home, including hydrant, clear the snow 18 inches doors, windows and vents . away from the hydrant . This saves • Reduce driving speed to avoid responding firefighters valuable time motor vehicle accidents on DO read the label on the gen- locating and digging out the hydrant snow packed and icy road- erator and the owner’s manual, and and gives them immediate access to ways . follow the instructions . a water supply . Littleton Fire Rescue answers 12,380 calls in 2008 2008 was another busy year for Littleton Fire Rescue . The department responded to a total of 12,380 incidents during the year . The chart below illustrates the type and number of emergency calls in 2008:

Month Fire Medical Routine Total January 194 748 68 1,010 February 161 733 52 946 On November 14, 2008, the calls for service . For the past Littleton Fire Rescue Commu- eight years, Cunningham Fire March 163 768 44 975 nication Center (LFRCC) began Rescue received dispatching ser- April 160 802 51 1,013 dispatching for Cunningham vices from the Douglas County May 192 785 55 1,032 Fire Protection District . All Sheriff’s Office . Cunningham 9-1-1 calls and the ten digit Fire Rescue is a fire protection June 177 765 64 1,006 non-emergency dispatch phone district serving more than 22,000 July 252 817 50 1,119 number are now automatically households and approximately routed to LFRCC . 57,000 citizens providing fire and August 201 823 54 1,078 In 2008, Cunningham Fire Emergency Medical Services to September 183 786 54 1,023 Rescue went to bid for their fire urban portions of central unin- dispatching services . LFRCC was corporated Arapahoe County October 192 815 58 1,065 selected because it offered Cun- which includes portions of the November 170 754 45 969 ningham Fire and its citizens the City of Centennial . Cunningham December 267 797 80 1,144 best in pricing, technology, and Fire has three fire stations with experienced staff to handle all 76 uniformed firefighters and an Grand Total 2,312 9,393 675 12,380 emergency and non-emergency administrative staff of six . GENERAL NEWS The Central Area Plan moving forward with extensive public outreach program

The Littleton Planning Com- revise what they have produced relative priorities to those goals 2009, streamed live on the city’s date meeting days, times, agendas, mission has been working hard to date and to direct what they and drafted a vision for the future website, which also provides links and reports . preparing a public outreach pro- will produce in the next stages of of the Central Area . Currently, to meeting agendas and videos Citizens are also encouraged to gram for the Central Area Plan . the planning process and as a final issues and goals fall into the fol- of previously streamed meetings . visit the page dedicated to the Cen- The outreach program, which product . lowing categories: (1) circulation, Additionally, citizens are invited to tral Area Plan on the city’s website will include stakeholder inter- Meeting twice a month for (2) economic development, (3) his- attend regular meetings and study for additional information on views, a public survey, public the last six months in study ses- toric preservation, (4) housing, (5) sessions, which are held at the the outreach program, including workshops and a public hearing sions and meeting twice with city land use, (6) parks, open space and Littleton City Center, 2255 West meeting dates and results of the is being designed to provide the council during that same period, recreation and (7) urban design . Berry Avenue . Meetings generally interviews, survey and meetings . public with multiple opportunities the commission has refined the Planning commission meets begin at 7 p .m ., although because If you have any questions or throughout the planning process boundaries for what it is referring the second and fourth Mondays of the heavy workload facing the comments, contact Dennis Swain, to review and comment on the to as the Central Area, identified a of every month . All regular commission with the development the acting director of community commission’s work on the Central set of planning-related issues for planning commission meetings of this plan, recent meetings have development at dswain@littleton- Area Plan . The commission will that area, written a set of goals that and study sessions are televised been starting at 6 or 6:30 p m. . gov .org or 303-795-3755 . use the comments they receive to respond to those issues, assigned on Littleton 8 and, as of January Check the city’s website for up-to- LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT February 2009 • Page 4 Beware of police impersonators Evidence control critical part of law enforcement Individuals who impersonate open your driver’s side window One of the major functions of age . Some items (like biological fact that some items must be held police officers undermine a com- just enough to allow for con- a law enforcement agency is the evidence) require refrigeration, or for long periods of time (some munity’s sense of trust and confi- versation and to pass out any proper handling of property and even long-term freezing . evidence is held indefinitely), dence in the very people they look documents requested by the evidence . It is critical that items The Property and Evidence there is always more property to for help . The Littleton Police officer. held as evidence are available for section of the Littleton Police coming in than going out . A Department takes impersonation court proceedings that may occur Department is assigned to the great deal of research is necessary cases very seriously, and will • You may ask the officer for months or even years later . Some Detective Bureau . Two employ- before most items can be released . aggressively investigate incidents identification. items need to be sent to outside ees work full time to manage the As an example, if drugs held in a of police impersonation . Histori- laboratories for testing, and then flow of these items. It is their case were destroyed prematurely, • Traffic contacts made by cally, the statutes of the State of held upon their return . Other responsibility to properly handle, the case could be dismissed . reputable officers are logged Colorado regarded this crime as a items, such as found property, process, and store thousands of In 2008, there were 5,420 through their dispatch center . misdemeanor, but in recent years need to be held until an owner individual pieces of personal individual items booked into It is acceptable to call the police the legislature upgraded these vio- can be located, or until it is deter- property and evidence . One the evidence room . Of these, and ask if they have an officer lations to felony status . mined that the owner cannot be part of their job that is critical to more than 3,700 were related to on a stop at your location . Many motorists have expressed found . the success of the department is felony investigations, and more concern about being contacted by • If the officer is in plain clothes Drugs, firearms, and cash are the proper disposal of as many than 1,000 were related to mis- people posing as police officers. or is driving an unmarked car, it held differently than other items items as can be removed from demeanor or petty offense inves- While they want to be compliant is acceptable to call the police such as tools, clothing, or motor the agency’s control as possible . tigations . The remainder were and cooperate with law enforce- and ask them to send a marked vehicle parts . Potentially danger- Ultimately, if LPD was unable to listed as “non-crime” related, like ment, they clearly do not want to car to your location . ous items such as old ammunition, destroy contraband, release prop- found property . During the same be victimized by criminals posing fireworks, or hazardous chemicals erty to the proper owners, or send time period, over 1,200 items as officers. Here are some tips to • Police officers understand are held in yet another location items to auction, the evidence were released from the evidence help you remain safe: your concerns . If you have in order to ensure their safe stor- room would overflow. Due to the room . reservations about the officer’s • If an officer attempts to pull true identity, express that to you over in a dark, unpopu- the officer, and allow them to Part I criminal offenses continue to fall in Littleton lated area, acknowledge their confirm their identity. Part I offenses are categorized and standardized for collection by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) . These presence by slowing and turn- are called Uniform Crime Reports . The Littleton Police Department sends the statistics to the Colorado Bureau of ing on your hazard lights, then Most police impersonators do Investigation (CBI) on a quarterly basis . The CBI reviews the data and then sends it to the FBI for analysis and inclusion drive to a well lit, populated not want to be contacted by law in a nationwide yearly report . area . enforcement . Asking them to confirm their identity may scare Offense 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 • After pulling over, leave your them away . Remember: predators doors locked and windows Homicide 3 0 0 0 0 look for easy prey . Take charge of rolled up until you can see your safety! Rape 5 12 9 13 8 the officer. It is acceptable to Robbery 20 28 17 20 24 LPD advises against winter idling of cars Aggravated Assault 53 28 11 34 30 Assault (other) 284 234 267 285 253 At this time of year, the police these crimes of opportunity can be department sees an increase in prevented . In fact, in the City of Burglary 245 343 266 220 217 motor vehicle theft . Owners leave Littleton, it is a violation to leave Theft 1,096 1,145 1,034 881 914 their cars idling to allow the engine a car unattended with the motor to warm up . These cars are known running . The police ask all citizens Motor Vehicle Theft 209 273 182 143 134 to criminals as “puffers,” and are to be wary . Criminals are constantly Arson 35 24 26 22 22 easy marks . Criminals simply need looking for easy opportunities to to get in and drive away . Many of steal your valuables . Total 1,950 2,087 1,812 1,618 1,602 SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION Newly acquired land to be transformed South Suburban’s Matching Gifts Program returns for 2009 Another important step has Littleton, South Suburban Parks South Suburban Parks and make an application for matching Friday, March 13, 2009, and it is been taken to create more open and Recreation, Great Outdoors Recreation’s Board of Directors funds to complete their community preferred that the funding match be space and recreation amenities Colorado, and the Urban Drainage has allocated $10,000 for its annual projects on district-owned or leased in dollars, but consideration will be along the South Platte River cor- and Flood Control District . Matching Gifts Program . This property . Applications for $2,000 or given for documented in-kind ser- ridor . The City of Littleton and The purchase of this property program matches donated dollars less are more likely to be approved vices . Projects must be completed South Suburban Parks and Recre- is part of the overall vision of the with district funds, resulting in for funding . by December 31, 2009 including all ation acquired approximately 3 .5 South Platte Greenway Legacy double the money available for the South Suburban will continue a final billings and reimbursements. development and improvement of water conservation program in con- Applications may be picked up acres of land adjacent to Big Dry Project, a collaboration of more community parks, trails, facilities formance with any watering restric- at the South Suburban Administra- Creek Trail . The property will be than 14 local governments and and programs . Neighborhoods, tions that may arise in Spring 2009 . tive Office, 6631 South University transformed into active and passive community agencies to enhance the homeowner associations, sports The district is accepting Matching Blvd . or downloaded at www .sspr . recreation and improved wildlife South Platte River corridor . Land groups, businesses, service clubs, Gift applications for tree plantings org . Anyone interested in additional habitat . As part of the effort to acquisitions and improvements are individuals and other community and landscape improvements . information may contact Nancy clean up the site, currently known in progress with more than $25 mil- organizations are encouraged to Requests must be submitted by O’Connor at 303-798-5131 . as the Murray Property, several old lion in cooperative funding, includ- sheds have been removed . ing a $5 .25 million matching grant Funding for the acquisition was from Great Outdoors Colorado . provided by the generous taxpay- Each project has a lead agency, with ers of Arapahoe County through other appropriate partners helping the Arapahoe County Open Space to complete the effort . Sales and Use Tax, the City of SSPR offering discounted admissions South Suburban Parks and S . Windermere . Hone your skills Recreation celebrates 50 years of for the spring softball season with service in 2009 . Formed in 1959, 16 pitches for only 50¢ between 4 South Suburban Parks and Recre- and 8 p m. . On Friday, April 17, get ation has steadily grown to meet a jump start on the golf season the recreation and parks needs with 50¢ range balls all day at all of nearly 140,000 residents . To four courses including Littleton thank residents for their support, Golf and Tennis Club, 5800 S . South Suburban is offering special Federal Blvd . Visit www .sspr .org discounts throughout 2009 . Come for other course locations and to The picnic shelter/outdoor classroom at Reynolds Landing is taking shape. Formerly known as enjoy 50¢ Fridays at your neigh- learn more about each unique, the Central Construction Property, the 21-acre site features more than nine acres owned by South borhood recreation facilities . monthly 50¢ Friday as well as Suburban Parks and Recreation and more than 11-acres owned by the city. South Suburban is On Friday, March 27, 50¢ other exciting 50th anniversary developing its piece that will also include a parking area/trailhead, landscaping and a trail leading Friday will be held at the Corner- celebration activities . to the South Platte River boat chutes and the Mary Carter Greenway Trail. A dedication will be stone Park Batting Cages, 5098 held later this year. FEATURE STORY February 2009 • Page 5

Tree Planting Program returns for 2009 Tree Species/ Size/ Mature Mature Fall Notes Botanical Name Price Height Spread Color The City of weighing 50 to 100 pounds each . Littleton is con- These trees are heavier and a little Large Shade Trees Glenleven Linden 1-1¼" bare tinuing its annual more difficult to handle. All of the fragrant June flowers 40-45' 30-35' yellow tree planting pro- trees will initially be five to 12 feet Tilia cordata ‘Glenleven’ root/$30 Sterling Silver Linden 7-8' bare yellow/ gram with 19 in height, with initial trunk cali- fragrant June flowers 50-60' 30-35' species of trees pers and mature sizes as indicated Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling Silver’ root/$30 brown Skyline Honeylocust 1-1¼" bare available this year . on the order form . They may thornless, podless 40-50' 30-40' bright yellow The Tree Program is be planted in the public right-of- Gleditsia triacanthos inermis ’Skyline’ root/$30 London Planetree 1-1¼" bare attractive bark, yellow/ intended to encour- way or on private property in the 50-60' 40-50' age tree planting, species diversity city, with an initial limit of eight Platanus acerifolia root/$30 not Xeric brown Bur Oak 1-1½" cal. yellow/ and water conservation and is open trees per single-family residential tolerant of clay soils 50-60' 40-50' to all property owners in the city . property . Additional trees may Quercus macrocarpa B&B/$45 brown Red Oak 1-1½" cal. fast growing, avoid yellow/ On Saturday, April 18, the city’s be available depending upon the 50-70' 40-50' Quercus rubra B&B/ heavy clay (high ph) soils brown Tree Committee will distribute response to the program . School $45 English Oak 1-1½" cal. 290 trees for planting throughout PTO’s, businesses and homeown- long-lived, adaptable 40-60' 40-50' brown Quercus robur B&B/$45 the city . Program participants will ers associations are encouraged to Swamp White Oak 1-1½" cal. yellow/ pay $30 for bare root trees and $45 purchase larger quantities . Partici- long-lived, adaptable 40-60' 40-50' Quercus bicolor B&B/$45 brown for balled & burlapped trees . These pants of all ages and backgrounds Kentucky Coffeetree 1-1½" cal. white flowers, yellow/ trees must be planted within the have successfully planted 3,908 40-60' 30-40' Gymnocladus dioicus B&B/$45 seedpods brown Littleton city limits . trees in the previous 13 years of Western Catalpa 1-1½" cal. white flowers, yellow/ 40-60' 20-40' All newly planted trees require the program . Catalpa speciosa B&B/$45 long pods brown regular watering, applied in all sea- Participants must make arrange- Green Vase Japanese Zelkova 1-1½" cal. similar to orange/ 50-60' 40-50' sons, for three to four years after ments to pick up and plant their Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ B&B/$45 American Elm brown/red planting . Most of the trees offered own trees and are responsible Turkish Filbert 1-1½" cal. yellow/ edible ½ nuts in fall 35-40' 20-25' in this year’s program are consid- for all maintenance, pruning and Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ B&B/$45 purple ered low or low-moderate water- watering . The trees must be picked Ohio Buckeye 1-1½" cal. white flowers, yellow/ 30-40' 20-40' demand trees which require mini- up April 18 between 8 a .m . and Aesculus glabra B&B/$45 mid-spring orange mal supplemental watering once noon at the Littleton Center at Ruby Red Horsechestnut 1-1½" cal. scarlet flowers, yellow/ 35-45' 30-40' established . The Glenleven and 2255 West Berry Avenue . Detailed Corylus corluna B&B/$45 mid-spring brown Sterling Silver Lindens, London tree planting instructions will be Small Ornamental Trees Planetree, Red Oak, and Japanese provided . Volunteers will plant Tatarian Maple 1-1¼” bare orange/red/ Zelkova all require more water and trees for those who are physically low branched 20-25' 15-20' Acer tataricum root/ should be planted in areas with unable . $30 yellow Japanese Tree Lilac 1-1½” bare irrigation . Interested citizens should fill white flowers 15-20' 15-18' brown Six types of trees will be pro- out the application and return it Syringa reticulata root/$30 Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn 1-1½" cal. white flowers, vided in bare root form requiring with a check payable to the City 15-20' 15-20' red/orange Crataegus crusgalli inermis B&B/ red fruit immediate planting . Bare root trees of Littleton . These trees are avail- $45 Cleveland Select Pear 1-1½" cal. white flowers, glossy are light and easy to handle with a able on a first-come, first-serve 25-35' 12-15' purple/red Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’ B&B/$45 leaves very high survivability rate when basis, with a March 9 application Downy Serviceberry 1-1½" cal. pink/white flowers, orange/red/ properly planted . The remaining deadline . After this deadline, call to 15-25' 12-15' Amelanchier arborea ‘Robin Hill’ B&B/$45 red fruit yellow 13 species of trees are “balled & check on tree availability . Call 303- burlapped” (B&B), with root balls 795-3766 for more information . Tree descriptions and photographs are available on the city’s web site at www.littletongov.org.

2009 TREE PROGRAM ORDER FORM

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1st Tree 2nd Tree First Choice Alternate Choice

3rd Tree 4th Tree First Choice Alternate Choice

Red Oak Total # of trees ordered:______(Attach additional sheet if more than four ordered).

Send application and check to: Tree Program/City of Littleton 2255 West Berry Avenue Return by March 9, 2009 Littleton, CO 80165

Enclose check and make payable to City of Littleton: $30 per bare root ornamental tree $45 per B&B tree

q I can help pick up and deliver trees in my neighborhood on April 18.

q I can help plant trees for others.

q I am requesting help planting my tree(s).

Comments/suggested species for future programs:______

Call 303-795-3766 with any questions. Horsechestnut GENERAL NEWS February 2009 • Page 6

awards and milestones Public works project honored

The City of Littleton awarded a $464,000 contract in October to T . Lowell Construction Inc . for the Little Dry Creek Siphon Reha- bilitation Project . The project was named by the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) a 2008 Project of the Year for Wastewater in a medium-sized city (20,000-100,000 population) . This work repaired deteriorating sewer infrastructure on the City of Littleton’s main interceptor line . Two siphon vaults and three siphon pipes, which cross under Little Dry Creek, were relined with state of the art lining materials to protect these structures from deterioration . These structures are more than 30 years old and needed to be repaired to protect the health and safety of the public . Residents can call the Public Services Department at 303-795-3863 for more information .

Stream erosion repairs underway A press conference was held January 19 at Craig Hospital by patient Jim Lewin, the Durango grandfather who was struck by a truck following the Candlelight Walk November 28. Lewin thanked Two sites in Littleton are sultant . Kemp & Hoffman of the Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) crews who treated him following the accident in which he pushed the under construction to repair Northglenn is the contractor and stroller carrying his grandaughter out of harms way. Pictured left to right are: LFR Captain Jim stream erosion . The work is being they are about half done with this Olsen, Engineer Ken Hastings, Firefighter Roxy Ligrani and Lewin’s son-in-law Kris Miller. Lewin sponsored by the Urban Drain- $150,000 construction project . is a retired Los Angeles Firefighter. The LFR staff presented Lewin with t-shirts and a baseball cap age & Flood Control District One location on the South and the Colorado Professional Firefighters Association donated $1,000 to Lewin’s family to assist (UDFCD), at the request of the Platte River, just north of the them with their expenses during his recovery. City of Littleton and South Sub- West Belleview Avenue bridge urban Parks and Recreation . had a washed out storm sewer One area on Lee Gulch is outlet replaced in December . The “Cowboys and their Gear” now showing at the museum experiencing erosion at the trail repair was designed by UDFCD West ’. These homespun laws, being bridge crossing, at about South staff . Naranjo Civil Constructors merely a gentlemen’s agreement to Spotswood Street (extended) . of Greeley completed the $10,000 certain rules of conduct for survival, Water velocity accelerates at the repair . were never written into statutes, but bridge, causing erosion upstream These types of repairs are were respected everywhere on the and downstream of the cross- done on an annual basis through- range ”. ing . Large boulders and smaller out the metropolitan area by These rules reflected the love of rock rip rap are being placed to UDFCD as a part of their main- the land; respect for all people, espe- control the erosion . CH2M-Hill tenance program . cially women and children; loyalty and of Centennial is the project con- helping those in need . The exhibit runs through Sunday, February 15 . The exhibition, mostly City residents reminded to clear snow from the museum’s collection aug- With snow, ice and any difficult accessibility first . Letter carriers mented by local collectors, depicts clothing, tools and equipment used by weather conditions, the United are instructed not to deliver to American cowboys, including saddles States Postal Service reminds postal mailboxes and locations they con- made by Colorado saddle makers customers to always clear a safe, sider having access too difficult or The Littleton Historical Museum, understood by all cowboys . Accord- Robert T . Frazier of Pueblo, Denver accessible path to your mailboxes . unsafe . 6028 S . Gallup St ., opened an exhibi- ing to author Ramon Adams in The saddle maker H . H . Heiser, and a Slim Make sure your mailbox itself Additionally, the city code tion over the holidays titled: “Cow- Cowman and His Code of Ethics, Fallis saddle made in Elizabeth . is visible and free of snow and ice, requires owners or occupants of boys and their Gear ”. “Back in the days when the cowman The museum is open Tuesday– property, including vacant lots, to and make sure it is safely accessible The very word “cowboy” con- with his herds made a new frontier, Friday, 8 a m. -5. p m. ;. Saturday 10 remove snow and ice from adjoin- for your letter carrier . Clear your jures up romantic notions of rugged there was no law on the range . Lack a .m .-5 p .m .; and Sunday 1-5 p .m .; ing sidewalks within 24 hours after mailbox area of snow, sleet, slush, individualists, men who loved the of written law made it necessary for the museum is closed Mondays and every snowfall . ice and debris . outdoors, loved being “their own him to frame some of his own, thus holidays . The museum is free but To report violations or get more If mailboxes are blocked and man,” and who adhered to the “Code developing a rule of behavior which there is a fee of $1 per person for information call code enforcement conditions are too difficult, letter of the West,” an unwritten creed became known as the ‘Code of the groups of 10 or more . carriers must consider safety and at 303-795-3759 or 303-795-3831 . Volunteers needed at Bemis Library “Book Reports at the Museum” continue in February On February 18 at 7 p .m . at the these industries are no longer here . for flour mills, breweries, cigar manu- With the economic downturn, materials, and processing books . A Littleton Historical Museum, come The 59ers who came to Colo- facturing, sawmills, spur and saddle usage of Bemis Public Library has commitment of three hours per on a trip to the past and follow the rado for gold were accompanied by making, food canning, dress making, increased substantially over the past week on a set schedule is required . progress of the bygone industries entrepreneurs who had learned in and ice houses, to name a few . few months . Volunteers are needed Application forms are available at of Colorado with a book report on California the value of services and Native Coloradoan Bill Reich to assist staff in meeting the needs the library, 6014 S . Datura St . or Colorado Industries of the Past by products required for a full-fledged grew up along the Front Range of of the community . Opportunities request a form via email or mail by William L . Reich . Even though all gold rush. Businesses flourished as the Rockies . He graduated from the include answering the phones on calling Randy at the library at 303- the products once produced locally the miners spent their gold dust on University of Colorado in Boulder in Friday or Saturday, shelving library 795-3961 . are still in use today, they’re no longer the supplies necessary for survival 1965 with bachelor’s degrees in busi- made in our state . Find out how our and for what pleasure could be found ness management and mechanical cities developed into what they are after a hard day of work . Towns had engineering . City hosting free sales and use tax seminars today because of the entrepreneurial to be self-sufficient due to the lack The program is free and doors efforts of our forebears, and why of transportation, hence the need open at 6:30 p .m .

The City of Littleton is hosting free sales and use tax classes. Each session lasts approximately two hours and is taught by the First Thursday Lecture Series at the museum resumes city sales tax auditor. Wayne, Dale and Max Smith father Everett Dawson, long-time This First Thursday Lecture Participants can ask questions and will be provided with were reared on a ranch in north Littleton residents . Series will be presented at the information on tax rates, the difference between sales and use tax, central Oklahoma . Even though It is amazing how fast these Littleton Historical Museum Feb- they all ended up in the Denver ranches disappeared in just a couple ruary 5 at 7 p .m . Tickets are $5 preparing returns, exemptions, and record keeping. area, they kept their love of ranch of decades . What was once open ($4 for Friend’s of the Littleton life alive by researching and talking rolling hills are now some of the Library and Museum members) . March 11, 2-4 p.m. at Bemis Library to former ranchers in Arapahoe and biggest suburbs in the state . Max Hours are 8 a m. . to 5 p m. . Tuesday April 9, 9-11 a.m. at the Littleton Center Community Room Douglas counties . Wayne lived near will give their research findings, through Friday, 10 a m. . to 5 p .m . several of those ranches and Dale Wayne will answer questions about Saturdays and 1 to 5 p .m . Sundays . rode his horse on most of them . his experience living next to these For more information call 303- Call 303-795-3956 to reserve a space or for more information. Max met many of those ranchers ranches and their late brother Dale’s 795-3950 . through his wife Donna and her photographs will be shown . NEWS FROM BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY February 2009 • Page 7 “An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln” coming to Bemis Library

Free Tax Help ruary 21. Customize fliers, newsletters and The library will provide free tax return brochures, and use wizards to create calen- preparation for taxpayers who cannot afford dars, greeting cards, business cards and other professional assistance . IRS-trained volunteers desktop publishing products . will be available Thursday evenings from 6-8 Introduction to Microsoft Word: April p .m . and Saturdays from noon-4 p .m . through 4 . Learn to write, edit and save documents April 11 . No pre-registration is required . The using this word processing program . AARP will provide tax assistance to low and Learn Internet Explorer: March 11 . A middle income seniors age 60 and over Mon- review of the computer browser used at days and Tuesdays from 9:15 a .m . to 1:45 p .m . the library . Pre-registration is required; call the Buck Rec- Mousercise: March 4 . Develop skills reation Center at 303-730-4605 . needed to maneuver a mouse through entertaining exercises . Musical Moments at Sophie’s Place Travel Websites: March 14 . Find the best Relax while listening to music in Sophie’s travel deals online . Place . Composer, singer and guitarist Tim Yahoo Email Basics: February 11 and Hanauer will perform hauntingly beautiful April 1 . Learn how to create a free Yahoo romantic songs for Valentine’s Day February 14 email account and the basics of sending and at 2 p .m . Mile High Banjo players will present a receiving email messages . toe-tapping performance of great ragtime and bluegrass music March 21 at 2 p .m . Monday Evening Book Group The Evening Book Group meets at An Afternoon with Abraham Lincoln–Meet Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by John Voehl (pictured), on March 7 at 2 p .m . Hear about Lincoln’s early life, political career, lifelong passion for Orphan Train, a Dramatic Presentation the library the third Monday of the month On February 4 at 7 p .m ., see the histori- at 7 p .m . learning, honesty and hard work . A question and answer period will follow the presentation . Voehl cal drama Orphan Train, written by Littleton February 23: The Red Queen by Mar- is one of the country’s leading Lincoln performers and has given more than 400 presentations resident Max Smith . This moving story focuses garet Drabble . After reading the 200-year- throughout the U .S . on the orphaned children who were placed on old memoir of a Korean crown princess, trains and sent to rural communities in the an Oxford student becomes obsessed with TEEN PROGRAMS of our planet . Our favorite Seuss books will be Midwest and West between 1854 and 1926 . For the account and goes to Seoul where she Photography Class and Contest: brought to life with magic, juggling and music . some, the journey led to happy lives with loving has several affairs . Express Yourself Snacks and surprises also await! Remember to families; others were not so lucky . March 16: Falling Man by Don DeLillo . Learn the basics of digital photography register and don’t be late! Call the children’s Escaping from the World Trade Center in a one-hour class by the photographers at room to register for this program to be held Theater Night: One-Act Plays during the 9/11 attacks, a man makes his Sgt . Peppers studio . Then put your newly- February 28 at 10:30 a .m . Enjoy several comic one-act plays by award- way to the uptown apartment where his acquired skills to work and submit by March winning Colorado playwrights and featuring ex-wife and young son are living and con- 7 your best photograph that shows the theme Spring Break outstanding local actors February 17 at 7 p .m . siders how the day’s events have changed “Express Yourself ”. The winning photo will “Science Magic with Science Matters” is an The evening will focus on many different types his perception of the world . be published on a bookmark to be given out entertaining and educational show with a series of relationships . Following the performances, during the teen summer reading program . Call of scientific demonstrations which appear to there will be an opportunity to meet the play- SENIOR PROGRAMS the library or email Mark Decker at mdecker@ be magic--but when the science and technology wrights and ask questions . Plays featured for Senior Wii littletongov .org to register for this event . behind each presentation is explained, the magic this program are: March 8-14: Senior Bowling on the disappears! Don’t miss this fun, hands-on pro- That Foggy Night by Mark Ogle . When their Wii, Learn How to Wii . Research has Teen Tech Week: Press Play gram for young scientists in grades K-5 March car breaks down on a lonely road, a couple with shown that trying new activities can help March 8-14, sign up to be a volunteer Wii 25 at 2 p .m . Register beginning March 1 . fertility problems encounters an ET . maintain a healthy brain . The Wii gaming instructor and you could win a gift certificate Cooked Carrots by Ken Crost . Two men system is an interactive video game that to Best Buy . Volunteers will teach seniors Stories with a Craft meet on top of a mountain . uses wireless controllers, and is being used how to bowl, golf and play tennis on the Wii On March 24 at 2 p .m ., grades 3-5 can Take Brother and Sister Reunion by Carol Roper . and recommended for seniors by physical system . Contact Mark Decker, teen librarian, Time to Tie-Dye! Receive a notebook to keep An estranged brother and sister come home to therapists and senior centers across the for details and to register . for drawing, scrapbooking or keeping a journal . handle a crazy family crisis . country . Call to register anytime during the We’ll design a cover to make it uniquely yours! Inspiration Impaired by Andy Lacerte . A week of March 8 for a short, one-on-one Ready, Set, Scrap! Register to join the fun beginning March 1 . writer struggles for inspiration until a muse training session on how to bowl, golf, or March 21 at 1 p .m . Are you a scrapping On March 26 at 2 p .m ., grades K-2 can enters his life . even play tennis on the Wii, and use your guru who’s been doing it for years? Or a Learn About Quilling (paper rolling) . “Quill” new-found skills in our senior Wii bowling novice just getting started? Then this is the have lots of fun creating lions and lambs to Family Film Event: Beverly Hills Chihuahua league! This is a great way to get some light program for you! Learn about the funda- hold important notes . Register to join the fun Bring the family to see the popular comedy exercise, have some fun, and even connect mentals of scrapbooking and leave with a starting March 1 . Note: Story times will not be March 14 at 2 p .m . Chloe, a diamond-clad Chi- with your grandkids . really cool project . You can bring pictures to held March 24-27 . huahua living in Beverly Hills, hardly notices use during the workshop, or add them later; Papi, a tough Chihuahua who is fond of her . Senior Book Club all other supplies will be provided . Space is Story Box When Chloe gets lost in the streets of Mexico First Monday of the month at 2 p .m . limited, so call the library or email mdecker@ For ages infant through 36 months Tues- with only a street-wise German Shepherd to February 2: Blink: The Power of Think- littletongov .org to register . days and Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a .m . guide her, Papi heads south of the border with ing Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell . A 30-minute session for children and a caring a motley crew to rescue his true love . Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and Teen Movie: adult to introduce the joy of rhythm and read- psychology, the author reveals that great Monty Python and the Holy Grail ing . Space is limited; free tickets available one Healthcare in America and Around the World decision makers aren’t those who process The quest for the Holy Grail by King week in advance . Can the U .S . learn anything from the rest the most information or spend the most Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table of the world about how to run a healthcare time deliberating . is retold in the inimitable Python fashion . Preschool Story Time system? PBS Frontline correspondent T R. . March 2: Saving Fish from Drowning March 24 at 2 p .m . For children ages three through kindergar- Reid will talk about the five countries he visited by Amy Tan . On an ill-fated art expedition, ten Thursdays at 10:30 a .m . and 1:30 p .m ., and to evaluate their healthcare systems March 11 Americans find themselves deep in the Wii Game Fridays at 10:30 a .m . Thirty minutes of stories, 24 at 7 p .m . Reid was the correspondent for Burmese jungle . Enjoy this popular video game the third songs, and activities with a puppet show the first the recent Frontline special, Sick Around the Thursday of the month at 3:30 p .m . week of the month . World, and is currently working on this 10th Senior Afternoon Programs February 19: Rock Band book, We’re Number 37, in which he compares Fourth Monday of the month at 2 p .m . March 19: Shaun White Snowboarding Saturday Stories America’s healthcare system to others around February 23: George Washington at Activities aimed at ages three through kin- the world . Mount Vernon . Go back in time as Wash- Anime Club dergarten (siblings and parents welcome also) ington, now retired from his public duties, First Saturday of the month at noon . at 10:30 a .m . the second and fourth Saturdays Upcoming Computer Training Classes greets you as an honored guest and takes February 7: Full Metal Alchemist of the month . Thirty minutes of stories, songs The following free computer classes are you on a tour of his famous home . Hear March 7: Invader Zim and other fun stuff . offered in the computer training lab . Call about Washington’s life as a truly great man 303-795-3961 to register . All classes are from who would always be tied to his farm, family Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Paws to Read 9-10:30 a .m . and friends . Washington will be portrayed Fourth Friday of the month at 3:30 p .m . Kids in grades 1-5 practice reading to a by Bud Jenkyns, who has performed his February 27: Summer reading planning visiting pet pal the third Saturday of the month Computer Comfort: February 4 and March shows throughout America, including March 27: Summer programs between 10 a .m . and noon . Call 303-795-3961 7 . Basic computer information necessary to Mount Vernon . to register for a 20-minute spot February 21 operate a computer, including a description of March 23: Getting the Most Out of CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS and March 21 . the parts of a computer and how it functions . Your Digital Camera . Professional photog- Seuss Celebration How to Search on the Internet: February 14 rapher Don Mammoser will share tips on Oh, the magical places you’ll go, hurry, Dial-a-Story and April 8 . Find what you are looking for using taking perfect digital photos . Mammoser is hurry, don’t miss the show! To celebrate the Your child can listen to a story any time by search engines and subscription databases . the author of The Photographer’s Guide to 105th birthday of Dr . Seuss, Inspector Magic calling 303-795-3960 . Enjoy a new story or an Introduction to Microsoft Publisher: Feb- the Colorado Rockies . takes us on a journey to discover the diversity old favorite . GENERAL NEWS February 2009 • Page 8 Three businesses celebrate grand openings in Littleton

I Love It! in Broadway Square (5501 S. Broadway), just celebrated Dr. Annette Parent-Kenney recently opened Littleton Balanced Owner Michelle Alleman and three of the eight other practitioners gath- its Grand Opening. The consignment shop’s owner, Peggy McCon- Healthcare at 5631 S. Prince St. where she offers the best techniques ered for a ribbon cutting in front of the new offices of Awakened Spirit nell (with scissors), specializes in unique household decorative items, from modern medicine and the latest findings on the effects of lifestyle Holistic Healing Center at 2606 W. Alamo Ave. The center offers a wide clothes and jewelry. She was joined for the ribbon cutting by: (left behaviors to advise patients for optimal health. Joining her as she range of services including acupuncture, psychotherapy, massage, and to right) Sharon Hart, Sole Solutions; Jackie Pinson, Palmer Insur- wielded the scissors were: (left to right) Chris Gibbons, Director of stress management, and carries related products. Pictured are: (left to ance Network; Kay Wilmesher, City of Littleton; Kevin Gatewood, Business/Industry Affairs; Tim Moore, and staff Liz Napolliello, Pam right) Council Member Jim Taylor, Susan Kimball, Avery Slechta, Josie Budget Rental; Mayor Doug Clark, Hattie Bertrand, and Maydee Hassler, and Leslie Kibbee. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Roase, Alleman, David Day, Farmer’s Insurance Agency; and Council Malcolm. Parent-Kenney is a certified personal trainer. Member Debbie Brinkman.

Town Hall Arts Center presents Gypsy Directed by Bob Wells and writ- all time, Gypsy features music by Jule ten by Arthur Laurents, Gypsy is Styne, lyrics by Sondheim, and a book based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose by Arthur Laurents . It was directed Lee, a famous burlesque stripper . The by legendary director/choreographer musical focuses on her overbearing Jerome Robbins and the original 1962 mother, Rose, the quintessential production starred Ethel Merman as stage mother, as she pushes Gypsy Mama Rose . (then known as Louise) and her Gypsy will be presented February sister June into life on the vaudeville 20 to March 29 . For tickets and show circuit, forever trying to break into times call Town Hall Arts Center at the big time . 303-794-2787 ext . 5 or visit www . One of the greatest musicals of townhallartscenter .com . South Platte Park’s upcoming classes Urban Wildlife Forum Nature is an integral part of our city, yet it creates issues without easy answers - from coyotes threatening pets, to beavers destroying landscaping, to bats in the belfry . Speak with wildlife managers to explore this complex issue . Adults . #674661 • Feb 7 • 8:30-10:30 a.m. • Fee: $9 (district $6) • 303-730-1022

Tricky Bird ID Take your birding to a new level by focusing each week on the most challeng- ing groups – sparrows, warblers, shorebirds and more . Instructors will use clear slides to help you see what to look for, and will provide charts and tricks to remember who’s who. Ages 16 to adult. 4 wks. #675351 • Feb 12-Mar 5 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Buck Center • Fee: $54 ($49 district rate) • 303-730-1022

Full Moon Walk Littleton Police Chief Heather Coogan (left) and Senior Police Officer Jim Fountain (right) surround Challenge your senses as a naturalist guides you on an exciting themed adventure Maria Fountain as she is honored as a Guest Citizen and received the Littleton Police Department through a forest near the river searching for coyote, beaver, owls and more . Ages Citizen Appreciation Award. Fountain’s bilingual skills have assisted police and firefighters on 8 to adult. #674052 • Feb 9 • 7-8:30 p.m. • Fee: $9 adult; $7 youth ($6 adult; many occasions. Most recently she translated for paramedics and a non-English speaking couple $5 youth district rate) Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by a registered whose baby had stopped breathing. adult . Call 303-730-1022 . Littleton City Council

Debbie Brinkman Doug Clark Peggy Cole Tom Mulvey John Ostermiller Jim Taylor Joseph Trujillo District IV Mayor At Large Mayor Pro Tem At Large District I District II At Large District III

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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 the meeting or program if you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance Jim Woods Kelli Narde Marlene Brown 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 With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857. Phil Cortese Chris Harguth Cathy Weaver Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www. Deputy City Manager Public Relations Specialist Webmaster littletongov.org.