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State funding saved for Santa Fe safety project Approximately $11 million in funding main points presented by Mayor Thornton from the Colorado Department of Trans­ regarding the Santa Fe Project were that: portation (CDOT) for safety improvements I. In just the last two years, there have to Santa Fe Drive was saved at the Novem­ been eight auto-related fatalities in the sec­ ber 15 meeting of the Colorado Transporta­ tion of Santa Fe Drive from the entrance to tion Commission. Earlier in November, the Arapahoe Community College to Highway Transportation Commission had put sev­ C-470. eral projects on hold due to a projected 2. Since 1990 there have been eighteen Newly elecled cOllneil members Jim Taylor, Disrricl l; Ray Koernig, Dislricr lll; Slewarr Meagher, AI Large; $173 million shortfall in state transporta­ auto-related fatalities in that section of and )oh" OSlermiller, AI Large. tion revenues. The commission then sched­ highway. uled a budget workshop for November 14 to 3. There are approximately 40,000 cars Littleton elects four new council members hear various options from the CDOT staff. per day separated along most of thjs section Littleton Mayor Susan Thornton appeared by only a one-foot wide painted median. Littleton City Clerk Julie Bower has cer­ The Honorable Municipal Court Judge at the workshop to appeal to the commis­ 4. There are currently only 17 street­ tified the ballot for the November 6, 2001 James S. Kimmel, administered the oath of sion to retain funding in the 2002 budget lights for an approximately four-mile . Littleton Municipal Election. The results are office to the newly-elected council members for the Santa Fe Drive Safety Project. The stretch. as follows: during the regular city council meeting on Continued on page 2 District I, James Taylor (unopposed)- November 20. A vote among the council 1,588; District III, Ray Koernig (unop­ members reesulted in the unanimous election posed)- I ,909; At Large, John Ostermiller- of Susan Thornton to the mayoral seat and 6,342; Stewart Meagher-5,748. Pat Cronenberger to the position of mayor pro District [Council Member Shirley Har­ tern for the next two years. ris, District In Council Member Tom Mul­ A reception was held to honor the retiring vey, and At Large Council Member LaDonna council members and to welcome the newly­ Jurgensen chose not to seek re-election. elected council members. Ostermiller, the only incumbent, will Results are official as a canvass of the serve a four-year term as a result of receiv­ voles has been conducted in conjunction with ing the highest number of votes in the allarge the Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson County race. Meagher, a long-lime member of the clerks. Planning Commission, will serve the two­ For further information, contact Bower year term. Koernig and Taylor previously at 303-795-3753. served on the Littleton City Council. The intersecliol! of Soulll Sanla Fe Drive alld Milleml Avenue had the highesllllimber of accidents of any imersectioll ill Littleton ill 2000 alld 2001. Olympic torch to run through Littleton ing lot, Woodlawn Shopping Center, and Bradford Auto Body on Main Street. Downtown Littleton will be the site of the human Parthenon. Reinke Brothers and the LiDo business group will construct the fixture and place it on Main Street. The Olympic Torch will travel through the Par­ thenon. There will be flags and costumes 'from 20 countries in downtown. Rolling road closures will be in effect. Free parking and shuttle bus service will be Dozens of citizens, businesses, and available from the Arapahoe Community Reriring COlillcil Members Shirley Harris, LaDonna Jurgensen, and Tom Mulvey were honored ar a recepTion community organizations are setting plans College south parking lot to Main Street. November 20 for Iheir dedicared service 10 Ihe CiTY' in place to welcome the Olympic Torch and from Cornerstone Park to the inter­ Relay when it travels through Littleton on section of Windermere and Littleton Bou­ Thursday, January 31. The torch is expected levard. The city's Omnibus and Shopping to enter the city limjts at approxjmately Cart will transport citizens at no charge. Pearl Harbor remembered 9:30 a.m. from southbound Broadway and Businesses and residents along the torch Pat Hannon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4666 will gather to mark the 60th then turn west on to Littleton Boulevard route are decorating their buildings in the Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor at the World War 11 Memorial. 6000 and continue through historic downtown spirit of the Olympics. Citizens are encour­ S. Gallup St.. Littleton, Colorado, on Friday December 7,2001. The time will be Littleton on Main Street. aged to join the celebration. Littleton Pub­ 10:55 a.m., which is 6:55 a.m. in Hawaii, the hour of the attack. So many lives There will be three main staging areas lic Schools will transport some students to were changed that day, as was the future of freedom. Everyone is welcome to stop where free hot chocolate, American and the festivities. The school district is sup­ by and reflect on the events of that day. What better place to remember than at Colorado flags and entertainment will be porting parents who wish to pick their chH- Littleton's World War 11 Memorial. available. They are: Pyramid Liquors park- Continued on page 3 We must never forget that freedom is not free.

Gig of Littleton INSIDE: PRSRT STD 2255 West Berry Ave. u.s. Postage Littleton, CO 80165 Paid Board and Commission Fair Scheduled 2 Littleton, CO Permit No. 205 RV Ordinance Proposed .. , 3 2002 Street Rehab Projects. 4 2002 Calendar Available. 5 Aspen Grove Opens .... 6 ECRWSS Tons of Fun at Bemis Library. 7 Postal Patron Holiday Safety Tips from LPD . 8 Page 2 IsTTLETON REP0q' December 2001

Santa Fe reconstruction to go ahead Citizens invited to Board and Commission Fair COlllilllledjrol1l page 1 . Ever wonder who gives approval for Fine Arts Committee This committee 5. The Littleton City Council has been shoulders, a 16-foot-wide painted median buildings to be designated as historic land­ assists the city in the selection and pur­ so concerned about the safety of the public with "rumble strips," and additional street marks? Or how business policies are devel­ chase of public arts. It also arranges peri­ that it committed $1.7 million of city funds lighting. oped that make Littleton desirable to major odic art shows, selects art and sculpture up front to pay for engineering work even Following the budget workshop on corporations like Qwest and EchoStar? And for the Littleton Center and reviews all art though Santa Fe Drive is a stale highway. November 14, the commission held a for­ wh,flt process did the new Aspen Grove donations to the ci ty. Meetings are held on Arapahoe and Douglas counties also each mal meeting on November 15 to vote on Lifestyle Center go through before approval the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 contributed $100,000. the 2002 projects. Littleton Mayor Pro Tern was granted to begin construction? Citizens p.m. Mayor Thornton emphasized that Pat Cronen berger attended the meeting to are involved in all of these initiatives as Historical Preservation Board This Littleton realized that the Transportation support the Santa Fe Drive project The members of the city's board and commis­ board recommends policies, rules and reg­ Commission members were facing some commission voted unanimously to retain sion family. ulations relating to historic preservation; very difficulL decisions, but she asked them funding for Santa Fe Drive. With 12 boards and commissions com­ develops public information and education to consider public safety the top priority. The project is scheduled to go out to posed of more than 90 citizen volunteers, programs, recommends buildings and sites She also pointed out that the city and the two bid next May. If the bids are within the there is a board or commission with appeal for landmark or other local historic des­ counties had been willing to provide local approved budget, work could begin next to many diverse interests. To inspire more ignation status and acts upon certificates funds up front to get the project started. The summer. The estimated completion lime is citizens to apply to serve on the city's of appropriateness on designated buildings. proposed improvements include widened 18-24 months. boards and conunissions. a Board and Com­ Meetings are held on the third Monday of mission Fair will be held on Saturday, the month at 7 p.m. Littleton's sister city reacts to terrorist attacks January 5 from 9-11 a.m. at the Littleton Housing Authority Administers pub­ Bega. Austratia has had a special rela­ • From far away I send my condolences Municipal Courthouse, 2069 West Littleton lic housing programs, coordinates senior tionship with Littleton since 1961 when the fa 'hose who have /OSI loved ones. "Fight Boulevard. All citizens are welcome. Call community services programs and makes two cities became the first Australian and the good fight " as we say in our churches. 303-795-3720 for further information. policy decisions for the Housing Authority. U.S. sister cities, when President Eisen­ Peace will prevail. Most boards and commissions meet Meetings are held on the first Thursday of hower was urging sister-city relationships. • Our thoughts are with you at this time. monthly except for the Planning Commis­ the month at 6:30 p.m. After the terrible events on Sept. II, Let's hope that the anger and anguish will sion which meets twice each month. Board Library Board This board offers advice Bega General Manger David G. Jesson and SOOIl be rep/aced by some peace and joy. and commission members are honored at to city council about the master plan, annual the Bega Valley Shire Council Administra­ • Shock, allger alld why? were our first a recognition dinner each year in June and programs and annual budget. It also admin­ tor Rod Calvert established a Register of thoughts. Now-how can we help avoid report feeling great satisfaction in helping isters all gifts to the library. It meets on the Condolences. "It was thought that it would this happening again?! God bless Amer­ to shape the future of Littleton. first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. be appropriate for our citizens to have an ica! The Littleton City Council appoints Liquor Licensing Authority This opportunity to express their sympathies and • Every day we will remember your grief board and commission members to terms board considers applications relating to thoughts following the events in Septem­ • We love America and its people, truly the of varying lengths on April I of each year. liquor and beer licenses. The board holds ber," said Calvert. "We hope that the knowl­ land of the brave. Our thoughts, love alld Applications are accepted through the end hearings regarding liquor code violations edge that the thoughts of the Australian prayers are with you. of January with interviews and appoint­ and possible suspension or revocation of people are with the families of all who died • The repercussiolls of that raid will be felt ments made in March. A simple application liquor licenses. Meetings are held on the provides some level of comfort." by so much of the world for so long. is available from the Littleton City Clerk's second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Jesson and Calvert forwarded the Reg­ • Love and hope that such a tragedy is office at 2255 West Berry Avenue. For fur­ Museum Board This board is respon­ ister to Littleton Mayor Susan Thornton. /lever repeated. ther information on the city's boards and sible for the review of the annual program The following are some selections from the • Why does hatred become so deeply commissions, call 303-795-3753. plan, collection acquisitions, master plan Following are the city's current boards and the annual budget. The board meets Register. entrenched so as to destroy so many inno­ on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 • Our thoughts are with you alld your loved cen f people? and commissions: ones at this very sad time. God be with • I am very sorry about the bombing. We Board of Adjustment This quasi-judi­ p.m. cial body is authorized to grant zoning Planning Commission This commis­ yOli. are all sadfor you (Caitlin, age 9). variances, 'allow land uses permitted by sion is responsible for reviewing and mak­ exception and hear appeals on administra­ ing recommendations on master plans, land Winter high pollution season: burn responsibly tive staff decisions. Meetings take place on annexations and initial zoning. flood plain the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 designation, rezoning proposals and new High Pollution Season started Sunday, Denver-metropolitan area below 7,000 feet subdivisions. Meetings are held on the sec­ October 31. The Air Pollution Control Divi­ in elevation when a red advisory is in p.m. Building Board of Appeals This quasi­ ond and fourth Monday of the month at 7 sion will issue advisories daily at 4 p.m. effect. through March 31, 2002. Blue advisories require no public action. judicial body is authorized to review build­ p.m. The High Pollution Advisory Program However, residents are urged to consider ing code issues and make decisions on Riverfront Anthority This board was represents a long-standing commitment to using alternate modes of transportation matters concerning the suspension and created to accomplish the redevelopment, cleaner air. Its focus is on responsible burn­ whenever possible. revocation of licenses arising under the Uni­ revitalization and renewal ofland along the ing and vehicle use, and alternatives to driv­ Web users can surf to http:// form Building Code. Meetings take place South Platte River and Little's Creek. Meet­ ing alone. Red advisories, which indicate apcd.state.co.us/psi/advisory.html any time on the third Wednesday of the month at ings are held on the first Wednesday of the that air quality conditions could lead to for the current advisory and current pollu­ 7:30 p.m. month at 7 p.m. air pollution levels above federal or state tion conditions recorded at any of several Election Commission This commis­ Tree Committee This committee standards, trigger mandatory woodburning monitors located throughout the metropol­ sion appoints the election judges for each assists the city arborist in the formulation restrictions and voluntary driving reduc­ itan area. Data is updated automatically precinct and has charge of all other activi­ of plans, rules and regulations pertaining to tions. Burning is limited to approved each hour, 365 days a year or call the hot­ ties and duties required of it by law or city the comprehensive management of trees in wood stoves, pellet stoves, masonry heat­ lines at 303-758-4848 or 303-782-0211. charter in conducting municipal elections. the community. Meetings are held on the ers and fireplaces in all portions of the The commission meets prior to elections. second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. New traffic signal system, timing for Mineral The Denver Regional Council of Gov­ nals along a two-mile segment of Bowles The 2002 edition of the Littleton Youth Resources Directory ernments (DRCOG) Traffic Operations Avenue, from Santa Fe Drive to Grant will be available in January at various locations Program, in partnership with the City of Ranch Boulevard. The objective of these Littleton, recently installed a new traffic projects was to improve travel time along throughout the city including Bemis Public signal system for the city and re-timed the corridors by reducing delay caused by Library, the Littleton Historical Museum, the , ~/. '.. F~~, seven signals along a loS-mile segment of traffic signals. The new traffic signal coor­ Mineral Avenue, from the Highline Canal dination plans reduce travel times, daily Littleton Center, Goodson Recreation Center, 11 pedestrian signal to Dry Creek Road. In fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. and all LPS elementary and middle schools. F;:li,.."-t"l". addition, the city, DRCOG and Jefferson If you have any questions about the County worked to retime eight traffic sig- project, call Jerry Luor at 303-480-6753. Littleton City Council

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Pat Cronenberger Rebecca Kast Ray Koemig Stewart Meagher Jolm Ostermiller Jim Taylor Susan Thornton Mayor Pro Tem 303-730·2639 303·798·0464 303-730·8437 303-798·9665 303·795-6161 Mayor 303·798·4708 District IV District ill At Large At Large District I 303-798-0844 District II At Large Page 3 IsTTLETON REP0R{" December 2001

Littleton officials constantly working on emergency plan LittletonlEngiewood Wastewater Treatment Plant wins national award

September 11 changed the lives of all gency. Emergencies do not stop at city or U n of of us. However, in Liuleton and Arapahoe county lines. l.iltl{'l(lIl EnglewoOd County, emergency planning has been part Returning to Littleton, the participants of our governmental functions for many agreed to meet regularly to reinforce what years. We have had tests and exercises deal­ they had learned and work on problem ing with different types of emergencies areas. They met again in early October at . from floods to plane crashes to major chem­ the Holiday Inn near Centennial Airport ical spills. Some have been "tabletops" for a workshop on recovery activities. They where department heads have been given evaluated the resources available in the a problem and they outline what would county, the surrounding counties and from be done. Others have been field exercises the state and federal government. It was where emergency personnel respond, such an excellent opportunity to renew acquain­ as a mock school bus accident by Euclid tances and to develop plans to manage Middle School. recovery from a major disaster. Then, in the fall of 2000, officials from Also, in October, fire and emergency Littleton and Arapahoe County spent one planning officials were observers when week at the Federal Emergency Manage­ Aurora held a chemical disaster exercise at ment Agency training center in Maryland. the Fitzsimmons Hospital complex. They were given problems dealing with We cannot predict what will happen possible emergencies that could impact the is our area. And we hope nothing wilL Dennis Stowe, Manager of the Lil/teton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, Littleton Mayor Susan Thornton, former Englewood Mayor Tom Burns and Englewood Director of Utilities Stu Fonda, accept county and worked together to consider But with regular study, planning, meetings' the United Slares Environmental Protection Agency's 1st Place Award for Operations and Maintenance on solutions. and exercise, we continuously update our October 23. The great value of this training was in response and recovery plans to be prepared. getting representatives from the various cit­ All city departments are currently studying Council seeks citizen input on proposed RV ordinance ies-Littleton, Englewood, Greenwood Vil­ the revision of our Emergency Operations - On October 9, 2001, the city council vehicles, travel trailers, boats, utility trail­ lage, Aurora and Arapahoe County together Plan that was approved by city council last met in a study session to discuss parking of ers, detached pickup campers, etc., in the so they could become acquainted and learn summer. Training and testing of this plan recreational vehicles on residential proper­ front yard of a residential lot. Front yard what each could contribute during an emer- will begin early next year. ties. Last year, the city council gave staff is defined as the area that sits between direction to investigate the possibility of the front property line and the house. This Updated Wynetka Ponds Park plan unveiled adopting an ordinance that would regulate would not affect parking along the side or the parking of recreational vehicles, and in the rear yard. Neighbors of Wynetka Ponds, formerly shows the originally proposed playground, other associated items such as utility trail­ The city council has been studying this known as the Chambers Farm property, shelter, restrooms and open space area in ers and boats, in the front yard of a residen­ issue for the past year and would now attended a meeting on November 29, at essentially the same location. tial use. like citizens to participate. After the first Goddard Middle School, to learn about The first phase of construction is sched­ This issue came up due to complaints of the year, staff will hold outreach meet­ the phased park development beginning in uled to take place during the summer of council members have received from resi­ ings to get citizen input. If you are inter­ 2002 with improvements totaling $1.3 mil­ 2002. dents about recreational vehicles blocking ested in -becoming involved, call Denise The Wynetka Ponds Park original Mas­ lion from the May 2000 voter approved views and creating visual impacts in the Naegle, director of community develop­ ter Plan, approved in March 2000, was general obligation bond. The first phase neighborhoods. The proposed ordinance ment, at 303-795-3789 or email her at designed to include four mUlti-purpose will concentrate on installing park infra­ would prohibit the parking of recreational [email protected]. fields, three baseball/softball fields, a play­ structure, athletic fields and a parking area ground, a shelter, restrooms, 184-space that will be available for use in the spring of parking lot and a large open space area. 2003. Olympic Torch Continued from page 1 After completing the initial engineer­ Additional approved amenities will be dren up from school and take them to the through 46 states began. Each day an aver­ ing for the site, 'a new plan was presented added as the budget allows or as additional event. age of 180 torchbearers carry the flame at the November 29 meeting, which incor­ funding is allocated. Wynetka Ponds Park The Olympic Flame was lit during a approximately two-tenths of a mile on the porated one less mUlti-purpose field for a is another example of park planning that ceremony in Olympia, Greece on Novem­ I3,500-mile journey. The flame will arrive total of three, two baseball/softball fields strikes an appropriate balance between pas­ ber 19 before traveling to Atlanta, where in Salt Lake's Olympic Stadium on Febru­ and a parking area with approximately sive and active recreational use. the flame last rested on American soil. ary 8, 2002 and remain there for the dura­ 150 spaces. Additionally, the updated plan On December 4, its cross-country journey tion of the games. City council prioritizes 2002 street rehabilitation and storm drainage projects STREET PROJECTS Avenue uation of the storm sewer that was begun repair-$5,000 Street rehabilitation projects for 2002 Prentice Avenue, Hickory Street to east in 2000. The pipe will be in South Datura No Name Gulch, South Platle Park ero­ were given the go-ahead by the Littleton City city limits Street, starting at West Littleton Boulevard sion-$ 10,000 Council at a study session November 13. Davies Court, 700 block west and run south about one-half block, then 4. Bow Mar South. Construction of a The street rehabilitation projects antici­ Easter Place, Elati Street to Fremont turn east through parking lots of some pri­ new outlet pipe to Lower Tule Lake. It wi ll pated ror construction next year are: Drive vate properties. It will end in South Gallup provide for overflows of storm runoff that 1. Geddes Avenue, Windermere to Elati Fremont Drive, Elati Street to dead end Street near West Sheppard Avenue. Ease­ now is diverted to an irrigation ditch due to Street. This project will involve total recon­ Delaware Strect, 5200 block ment acquisition wi ll begin in 2002 with con­ lack of an adequate outlet. A storm sewer st ruction, with the four speed humps removed Progress Lane, 400 block struction in 2003. Urban Drainage and Flood pipe will be installed in Tule Lake Drive, and replaced. There arc some curb, gutter Progress Avenue, 400 block Control District (UD&FCD) has agreed to draining to the Wynetka Ponds Park. Esti­ and sidewalk sections that will bc repaired. Lincoln Street, Mineral to Broadway fund the entire design and easement costs mated cost-$50,000. South Suburban Park The north sidewalk will be expanded. The Court estimated at $100,000 to balance the city's 72 and Recreation and the Bow Mar South Hom­ staff is not suggesting a complete concrete Lincoln Court, Mineral to dead end percent financing of Phase I. eowners Association may contribute to this removal and widening of the sidewalks, as Grant Way, Lincoln Street to Lincoln 2. Powers Park flood warning system. project. it may not work to narrow the street by four Street There are several properties on Slaughter­ 5. 5845 South Blue Sage storm sewer. feet, and the cost of the project would signifi­ West Long Circle, Long Drive to Long house Gulch, located downstream of the This work is a replacement of an existing, cantly increase. Cost: $1,000,000. Avenue Powers Park detention pond that are subject deteriorated storm sewer. Estimated cost - 2. Front Range Road. This residential College Drive, Sumner to Nevada Street to severe flooding if the pond overflows. A $25,000. street extends from Windermere to the west Nevada Street, Church to College Drive gauge will be installed at Powers Park that 6, Bow Mar South, south lawn, Upper and south with several cul-de-sacs. The street Nevada Street, Alamo Avenue to Little's will automatically send a warning alert to Tule Lake presently discharges to an irriga­ was originally paved in the late '70s with Creek Liuleton and UD&FCD staff when the pond tion ditch. If the Blue Sage storm sewer two inches of asphalt. There has been no Nevada Street, Church to Little's Creek is near overflow. The gauge will be funded is constructed, it would then be able to han­ resurfacing since then. The proposal is to Prince Strect, Bridge to Centennial by thc city and UD&FCD at a cost of $5,000 dle flows from Upper Tule Lake. The South remove the existing pavement and rebuild the Centennial, Prince Street to Progress Ave­ each. Lawn project would construct a new outlet to street to current engineering standards. Cost: nue 3. Maintenance projects. Littleton has Upper Tule Lake at a cost of about $25,000. $750,000. Greenwood, Foresthill to dead end requested maintenance assistance rrom A reservoir and irrigation company may con­ 3. Rapp Street, Alamo Avenue to Cherokee, Euclid to Sterne Parkway UD&FCD at eight locations next year. Bud­ tribute a small amount to this project. Church Avenue. This is one of the original Sterne Parkway, Elati to Broadway. getary considerations may limit the number 7. South Julian Street storm sewer. All streets in downtown Littleton. The pavement H2002 revenues run low, the Rapp Street of projects that can be completed. In order of drainage in the neighborhood bounded by condition is extremely poor and is in need of project wou ld be delayed. Engineering is priority, they are: West Berry Avenue, West Bowles Avenue, total reconstruction. The sidewalk is accept­ underway but construction will not begin • Slaughterhouse Gulch, repair of Rio and South Lowell Boulevard presently drains able, however, the curbs and gutters need until latcr in 2002. For further information . Grand stream bank erosion-$40,000 to South Julian Street. The street floods with to be replaced. Vehicular access to com­ contact the public services department at Lee Gulch, erosion' at S. Elati almost any rainstorm and basements have mercial properties wi ll be maintained. Cost: 303-795-3863. Street-$40,000 flooded in severe storms. The frequent flood­ $300,000. STORM DRAINAGE PROJECTS Lee Gulch, Windermere Ridge erosion ing has resulted in badly deteriorated curb, 4. Slurry seal, $300,000 is budgeted for The 2002 storm drainage budget includes repair-$5,000 gutter and sidewalk and asphalt pavement. A rotomi II i ng and overlay of streets allover the $305,000 for capital construction projects Lee Gulch, repair of Santa Fe Drive new storm sewer will control the flooding. city. They are: designed to reduce the potential for flooding underpass erosion-$80,000 Extensive street repair i~ also included with Bellflower, Bowles to Lake to streets, residential and commercial proper­ South Plaue Park stabilization-$lO,OOO this work. Estimated cost is $250,000. Irving Street, Belleview to Berry ties. The projects are: Little's Creek, Angeline Little Park ero~ For further information on any of these Julian ~treet, Berry to Bowles Avenue I, South Tributary Slaughterhouse sion repair-$30,000 projects, contact the public services depart­ Sterne Parkway, Windermere to Lake Gulch, Phase II. This project is the contin- Lee Gulch, Broadway culvert erosion ment at 303-795-3830. Page 4 bTTLETON REPORT' December 2001

The new Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center...

• ••• IS now open The much anticipated grand open ing of the Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center took place November 8. The morning began with a rib­ bon cutting ceremony complete with stage coach and dancers. Mayor Susan Thornton and developer Terry McEwen of Poag & McEwen addressed the audience, specifi­ cally discussing the excellent cooperation between the city staff and the developer. Several music performers rounded out the opening weekend events. These included Hazel Miller, Chris Daniels and the Kings, and Nina Storey. A fireworks display on Sat­ urday night dazzled the shoppers. Retailers at Aspen Grove report that sales figures are morc than double their pro­ jections. Most stores surpassed their sales projections during grand opening weekend, some by more than 300 percent. The city anticipates approximately $1 million in sales tax revenue annually_ As Aspen Grove gears up for J JL.d l.J...... , the holiday shopping season, sales are expected to PINO. c,,"',t.,.do 51,11. ' continue to soar. ~ • f .' Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center is located on South Santa Fe at Mineral, just north of the RTD's light rail station parking lot.

Mayor Susan Thornton plants rhefirsr Aspen Iree at Aspen Grove 011 October 4.

No posting on utility poles or boxes RID hosts specialized training for firefighters The Public Services Depart­ In November and December, Littleton delivery. Topics covered in this refresher ment spends a considerable amount of time and money each firefighters att~nded refresher seminars course included: year repainting and maintaining hosted by the Regional Transportation Dis­ Door opening systems traffic signal poles and cabinets trict (RTD) on tbe light rail system that Electrical system of the cars that have been damaged from the It is unlawful to place any sign on extends through the Southwest Corridor Access and egress of light rai I adhesive tape used to hold tempo­ public property in the City 01 Littleton to Mineral and Santa Fe. Crews have the Overview of the transformers for the rary signs. Third-party or tempo­ opportunity to walk through the cars and light rail system rary signs, such as garage sale or VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED see the system in a non-emergency situa­ Lowering in the pantograph (the elect:i­ lost dog signs, are not permitted tion in order to help prepare for when a real cal contact between the wires and the on public property. crisis occurs. cars) In order to prevent the painted Since light rail opened in Littleton, All Littleton firefighters will attend the surface of the poles and cabinets City of Littleton crews have responded to calls involving refresher course. In addition, firefighters from being damaged, the public cars and people colliding with Light rail stationed near the downtown area also par­ services department has posted trains as well as emergency medical situa­ ticipated in an emergency drill with RTD notices on the poles and cabinets to remind residents that placing a tions involving passengers. Keeping on top si nce they will be the stations most likely to sign on public property is illegal. of the technology of light rail is essential for handle light rail incidents. The city seeks the cooperation of residents in keeping our traffic signal poles and cabinets efficient and successful emergency service free of neighborhood signs. PageS JjTTLETON REP0R]7 December 2001

Holiday's Evening at the Museum LiHleton takes care of our own Sunday, December 9 from 5:30-8:30 be alive with the sounds of the Smithto­ By Amy Conklin, Chair of the Littleton Leadership Retreat p.m. is the date for tbe Friends of the nians, a bell choir. St. Nicolas wi ll be on Part IWO oj a jive-part series Littleton Library and Museum's Annual the Gazebo Island listening to children's Holiday's Even ing at the Littleton Histori­ wishes. In December, Jan Andrus will have program is so efficient that it sometimes ca l Museum. There will be music and entertainment directed Littleton's Meals on Wheels fills in gaps for neighboring programs The gentle glow ofluminarias will light at various locations on the grounds as well program for 21 years. In that 21 years when they get overwhelmed. your way into the museum; the crack le as hot cider and sweets to keep you warm. Jan would say, "the program has grown Ms. Helda Kurtzhalts is one of Meals of bonfires will call as you wander the Dress warm ly for this crisp nighl. but not changed." Indeed, when the pro­ on Wheels clients who describe the ser­ grounds. The l860s farm will be decorated Admission to a Holiday's Evening is by gram was founded in 1968, it served 75 vice as a blessing. She would love to for the holidays in the l860s tradition; inter­ ticket only and is limited to 1400 people. clients. Today it serves between 180 to volunteer herself, but hip and knee sur­ preters will be dressed in costume and will Tickets for this event may be purchased at over 200 clients. The clients are primar­ geries prevent her from preparing her portray life during Littleton's early history. the Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura ily senior citizens with some older than own meals. Of the food, sbe says it's The horses will have their bells on and St. during regular business ho.urs. Tickets 100 but the average age is 82. Some "nutritious, delicious, and generous." So ready for wagon rides. Behind the 1860s for the general public went on sale Novem­ clients are l'ermanently disabled; some generous that she frequently shares the log barn, an interpreter will be recounting ber 28 and are $8 for adults, $3.50 for temporarily; by far, most are female. The meal with her granddaughter. Two other tales of the Civil War. The schoolhouse will children under 12. Tickets for members of average time of service for clients is six clients, Mr. and Mrs. Curl concur that have a youth group practicing for a holiday the Friends of the Littleton Library and to seven years. In that time they become the meals are generous and frequently play. Museum have been on sale since Novem­ family. split their meals in two. The Curls espe­ The 1890s farm wi ll also be decorated ber 19 and are $5 for adults and $2.50 for Marcy Fox has been delivering to her cially appreciate that the meals note any in the appropriate style with entertainment children. Tickets are limited to eight per Meals on Wheels fa mily for four years. diabelic dietary restrictions. What all the in the farm house. The blacksmith shop will family. Spending about an hour each Friday vol­ clients appreciate is the reliability of the unteering her time and her vehicle, she Meals on Wheels program. Insight into Afghanistan with John and Susan Thornton says she "fill s a void in helping people." Operating out of their kitchen in She believes she is "doing something Bradley House at 5844 South Datura, Thirty years ago Littleton Mayor Susan Thorn­ that makes a difference." For some of starling at 8 a.m. every Monday through ton and her husband John, spent an extended period her clients she is the only human con­ Friday, the Meals on Wheels staff pre­ of time in Afghanistan. tact they will have all day. She is one of pares and cleans up the meals they pro­ On Thursday, January 17 from 7-9 p.m., they about 100 volunteers who donate 60 to vide. Tuesdays are "community day" will show slides and speak at Bemis Public Library 70 hours each week as well as their vehi­ where the staff invites its clients to come about their experiences with the Afghan people, the cles because they want to make a differ­ to Bradley House and share a meal with historic sites they visited, and their observations on ence. friends and fellowship. Jan Andrus clari­ the culture and geography of the area. And their contributions do make fies, "that for some of these people, Tues­ They will also present an overview of the history a difference. Combined with funding day's lunch will be the only time they of Afghanistan and its significance in today's world. from the city, individuals, corporations, leave their home that week." For $3 per Come and hear a un iq ue perspective on a coun­ and foundations, Littleton's Meals on meal, not only is the food a bargain, try in the news. Wheels program operates without any but also as the author can attest, it's state or federal funding. This indepen­ delicious. However, as Jan Andrus says, dence allows Littleton's program to elim­ "You don't have to be poor to be hungry." 2002 calendar, annual report available inate waiting times of 90 to 100 days Anyone can participate in the Meals on common Lo some of the metro area's Wheels program and become part of Thc 2002 Littleton Calendar and Annual neighboring programs and get service to their family. To contact Meal on Wheels Report has arrived! The calendar features clients usually by the next day. Littleton's call Jan Andrus at 303-798-7642. the winning photographs from the Fine Arts Committee's photography contest, the City of Littleton Annual Report, plus a calendar of community events for the upcoming year. Santa presides over Candlelight Walk for 18th year The calendar is available at the Littleton Center, Bemis Library, the Littleton Histor­ A lighter crowd than ical Museum and Town Hall Arts Center. usual enjoyed the mild Copies are also available from each of the weather for the 18th annual generous sponsors who make the calendar Candlelight Walk in historic possible. downtown Littleton on November 23. Tbo revelers welcomed in the holiday sea­ Veterans Day ceremony at WWII Memorial son by drinking hot cider and listening to the Littleton Cho­ rale, the Arapaboe Brass, the Leawood Elementary Choir, and the South Suburban Sound Quartet. Anne Tru­ jillo, anchor for 7News, and Mayor Susan Thornton led the crowd in welcoming Santa Claus to Littleton. District I Council member Jim Taylor and District I residents Ann Buttell and Barb Rawley judged the downtown merchant's window and exterior decoration competition. Winners in the category were Baskets by Karen, Chocolates by Mary Carol, and Old Town Antiques. The exterior decorations winners were Three Chiminies, Garden Path and Sis­ ters. Sponsors of the Candlelight Walk also sponser free Saturday wagon rides with Santa around historic downtown Littleton on three Saturdays- December 8, 15 and 22. The rides are first-come, first-served from II a.m. to 2 p.m. and leave from the light rail park­ ing lot at Alamo and Prince. Tbe Main Street holiday lighting display will continue until Sunday, January 20. South Suburban starts summer registration early

To meet the changing needs of resi­ find a new look on their registration form dents, South Suburban Parks and Recre­ and a new way of receiving class registra­ ation is moving up the registration schedule tion confirmation. Starting with the 2002 so residents can plan their summer activi­ March registration, South Suburban will ties earlier. In 2002, citizens will be able e-mail receipts to all registrants who pro­ to register for summer classes in March vide an e-mail address on their mailed, rather than waiting until mid-April. Resi­ faxed or dropped-off form. This procedural dents will receive the spring/summer Con­ change will allow the district to reduce reg­ nection activities guide in their mailboxes istration costs by cutting back on postage the first week in March and will be able expense. to register for updated spring activities and Watch your mailbox in March, register many exciting summer programs the very promptly and be sure to include a current next week. Select from hundreds of popular e-mail address. For more information classes in the areas of arts, sports and out­ on these updates, contact South Sub­ door nature activities just to name a few. urban's Communications Department at Additionally, South Suburban users wi ll 303-798-513\. Page 6 JjTTLETON REP0q' December 2001

Reminiscing with Pierre Wolfe, Scandinavian Christmas traditions at Bemis Public Library

Savoring Denver's Restaurant Past with Getting Started On the Internet: Satur­ show and enjoy the Colorado Ambassadors include: Pierre Wolfe day, Jan. 19; Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Feb. high energy music. Dec. 6: Special holiday puppet show; Author, restaurant owner and chef, 20, 9-10 a.m.; Advanced Internet Skills: Adventures From The Sportscaster's Dec. 13: Wishing for Snow; Jan. 10: I Have Pierre Wolfe will give a lively account of Saturday, Feb. 16,9-10 a.m.; An Introduc­ Booth Retired sportscaster Joe Cullinane a Dream; Jan. 17: Giggles Galore (also Denver's and Littleton's favorite bygone res­ tion to Usi ng Microsoft Publisher: Satur­ shares humorous accounts from his 40 bring a show-and-tell); Jan. 24: Kookabur­ taurants on Tuesday, Jan. 29,7-8:30 p.m. day, Feb. 2, 9-11 a.m.; Open Computer Lab years in spo;ts broadcasting on Jan. 23 at 2 ras and Kangaroos; Jan. 31: Winter Fun! Wolfe began his restauranl career in Session: Wcdnesday, Feb. !3 (no registra­ p.m. Cullinane was announcer for the Colo­ Nigbt Tales, Thursdays at 7 p,m. Littleton at the Patio Restaurant where he tion required)-Bring your questions and rado Rockies National Hockey League from Bring your family and share stories was chef and owner for nine years. He problems to this session and receive one­ 1967-82, broadcast Denver Bears baseball together in the Cloud Forest. Thirty min­ then became the owner and chef of the on-one guidance from our staff. games from 1975-84, and has interviewed utes of stories, songs, games, and crafts. famous Quorum Restaurant and parl-owner Memories of World War II Internet thousands of sports stars in his award-win­ Children under three must be accompanied of The Normandy Restaurant. Both restau­ Project ning career. The program will include tape by an adult. No tickets required. rants received many national awards during recordings of interviews with Joe DiMag­ Dec. 6: Karen the Clown's One-Trunk Wolfe's 30 years of ownership. gio and Harry Caray. Circus; Dec. 13: Christmas Stories; Jan. 10: Wolfe has also appeared on television Senior Book Group The Senior Book Let's Have Pizza; Jan. 17: I Like Me sto­ and radio for over 40 years. He bas a nation­ Group meets the first Wednesday of each ries; Jan. 24: Stories from Down Under; ally syndicated radio program, Travel alld month at 2 p.m. The selection for Decem­ Jan. 31: Fun and Silly Stories America's Dilling and a local restaurant ber is Love Among the Walnuts by Jean Super Saturdays, Saturdays at 2 p,m, review program. Ferris, and for January, Winter Solstice by The whole family is welcome at the Wolfe is the author of a recent book, Rosamunde Pilcher. Super Saturdays programs. The following Tastefully Yours, which offers witty and Teen Programs activities will be held in December: occasionally scathing vignettes of over 30 Teen Central Opens Teens have dis­ Dec. I: Marine Biology. Discover the eateries from Denver's past. Copies of the covered a place at the library to study, read, watery world of jellyfish, sea horses, sharks book will be available for purchase at the see friends. get magazines, and hang out. and other ocean creatures; Dec. 15: Mr. program. Since the opening during Teen Read Week Bones and Friends. Tim Seeber, "Mr. Monday Evening Book Discussion The Memories of World War 11 Inter­ in October, the new area located in the front Bones," and his life-sized Osteosaurs pup­ Group generational Project brought together sev­ of the library has been teeming with teens. pets; Dec. 29: Thrning of the Year: Stories The Bemis Evening Book Group meets eral Littleton area teenagers and World Teen Central has. two large restaurant of Gifts and Light. In the dark of winter, at the li brary on the second Monday of War 11 veterans at the library. Each teen style booths, a counler height table, and a celebrate the dimming of the old year and each month at 7 p.m. Fiction and non-fic ­ interviewed a veteran about their wartime floor mat and pillows for lounging. There's the bright possibilities of the New Year, pre­ tion books are topics for conversation in experiences. As a result of these recorded a TVNCR donatcd by the Great Race Com­ sented by Christopher Maier; Jan. 5: World the group. The following books will be dis­ interviews, the teens compiled biographies mittee, CD players to check out, magazines Beat Percussion. A special program will cussed in upcoming sessions: of the veterans. Working together, the teens with teen appeal, Cliff's Notes, and a Teen be presented by Ed Contreras and Chad Jan. 14: Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels. and veterans developed Web pages that Self Esteem collection of books. Bulletin Johnson. Join us and listen to the rhythms After his parents have been murdered by include the biographies, historical photo­ boards will provide information about the of Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the the Nazis, a young Polish boy is rescued by grapbs, and current photographs. The biog­ library, community, and teen concerns. Americas; Jan. 19: Mixed-Up Endings and an archaeologist who takes him to Greece raphies and photographs can be viewed Teen Central was funded by the Friends Tangled Tales. Stories and crafts for fami­ and Canada. Feb. I I: The Giant's House by at http://www.littleton.org/lcn/governme/ of the Littleton Library and Museum and lies. Elizabeth McCracken. A love story about mem.htm. designed by staff and teen advisors. Visi­ a lonely spinster librarian and a younger Christmas ornaments for sale tors of all ages that notice the Teen Central man, forced into loneliness because of his The latest ornament in the Friends of sign as they come in the front door have monstrous size. the Library and Museum historical orna­ commented they are glad to see an area for A Scandinavian Christmas ment series is now available for purchase teenagers in the library. One-trunk circus Professional storyteller Eldon Halings­ at the library and the museum. The orna­ Teen Writers And Book Groups To tad, will entertain you with stories about ment features the Fred A. Bemis home as Form Are you between the ages of 13 comes to Bemis it appeared in 1889. The cost is $6 and pro­ Christmas customs in Scandinavia on Sun­ and 18? Do you like to read and/or write? day, Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m. at the Bemis Public ceeds benefit programs at the library and The library wi ll be developing Teen Writ­ Library, ' 6014 S. Datura St. Halingstad the museum. Historical ornaments from the ing and Book Groups starting in 2002! will talk about the history of certain tra­ last four years can also be purchased for the Call Jan Knauer, young adult librarian, at ditions which date back to the time of discounted price of $5 each. These orna­ 303-795-3961 to sign up. the Vikings. He will come dressed in an ments feature the Carnegie Library, Arap­ Children's Programs authentic "bunad", a traditional costume ahoe County Courthouse, Littleton Town Story Box, for our youngest patrons worn for the holidays in Scandinavia. Free Hall, and the Denver and Rio Grande Rail­ from birth to 36 months and their care­ Scandinavian Christmas pastries will be road Depot. givers, will resume in February. Watch the provided for all! For additional informa­ Littleton Internet Users Group next Littleton Repor! for marc information, tion, call the library at 303-795-3961. Join the Littleton Internet Users Group or call the library at 303-795-396\. Singles' Book Lovers/Cinema Circle and learn about the Internet every second Winter Break Activities 2 p.m. If you are single, come and meet other Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The fol­ These activities scheduled for the school book/movie lovers at the new singles' dis­ lowing topics will be highlighted at the next winter break are for kids age six and up. cussion group! The first meeting will be few meetings: Dec. 27: Lore of Dragons. Folktales held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Dec. 13: Health and Medicine on the and crafts; Dec. 28: Luck and Dreams. the conference room at the library. Popular Web. What are the most reliable and infor­ Crafts and lore; Jan. 3: Musical Tales. Sto­ books and fi lms will be the focus of the mative medical websites? How does aile ries and crafts; Jan. 4: Trickster Ta les. Sto­ group. Refreshments will be provided. do research on health topics? Join Suzanne ries, games, and crafts. Kaller, Swedish Medical Center librarian, Preschool Story Time Come see magic wit" a sjl/y c10wll twist ami Holiday Music at the Library for a look at how professionals find medical Thursdays at 10:30 a.m, and 1 p.m. foolish skjl/s to amaze all! J/ all happens 011 Relax and enjoy an afternoon of holiday information on the Net. If you are 3-5 years old, this story time Thursday, D,c. 6 at 7 p.m. in the downs/airs music at the library on Wednesday, Dec. Jan. 10: Business Information on the is especially for you. Thirty minutes of sto­ meeting room at Bemis Public Library. This 19. Harpist Derek Wolfe will play from 1-3 is a free program funded by the Fr;elld.~ of Web. Be business savvy! Learn how to look ries, songs, and finger plays. Story times p.m. Alan Nazarenko will entertain on the the Liltletm' Lihrary and Mllseum. up company information, financial data, are beld in the Cloud Forest and you don't shepherd's flute and acoustic guitar from investments news, and more. need a ticket. Programs for Dec. and Jan. 3-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Feb, 14: Meeting People through the Buy a Gift Book at the Library! Internet. Let's get together this Valentine's Looking for that special book for a Day as Larry and Jan share their experi­ Organization has been 'Friends' since 1963 holiday gift this year? The Friends of the ences with personal ads and Internet dating The Friends of the Littleton Library and friendship. and financial success like the Littleton Library and Museum will be offer­ sites. Larry married an Alaskan girl he met Museum was formed almost 40 years ago Friends. Even when they're not out plotting ing "like new" used books for sale at low on the Web; Jan is dating a great guy she to provide financial support to the Bemis ways to support the library and museum, prices from Monday, Nov. 26 through Mon­ met on the Web. Get some tips and straight Public Library and the Littleton Historical day, Dec. 24 at the library. Choose from talk on dating and mating the Internet way. they still have a very good time. Members Museum. During those years, the FOL/M are invited to parties, tours, and trips, and best sellers, classics, cookbooks and chil­ Poetry Jam Session has sponsored a wide variety of activities have an opportunity to help with other dren's books. Bring the whole fami ly in to Share your poems wi.th others, or just for the Littleton community: find great presents! For more information, listen and enjoy, at the Poetry Jam Session fund-raising events throughout the year. call the library at 303-795-3961. every last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Summer reading and other educational The Oracle, the Friends newsletter, appears programs for all age groups in member mailboxes each month to keep New DVD Collection at the Library Senior Programs • Stories at Sunset and other storytelling Over 100 DVDs are now available for Colorado Ambassadors Gospel Choir them up-to-date on everything that's hap­ checkout at the library. Many popular films On Dec. 12 at 2 p.m., the Colorado Ambas­ events pening. are included in the collection, including sadors Gospel Choir will present a perfor­ • Used book sales and craft fairs Joining the Friends of the Littleton Gladiator, Miss Congeniality, A Bug's Life, mance at the library. Together since 1993, Easter egg hunts and creative writing Library and Museum is very easy. Call the Saving Private Ryan, and others. DVDs the Colorado Ambassadors are a contem­ contests for children library at 303-795-3961 or the museum at may be checked out for one week and are porary gospel show choir under the direc­ Dances, dinners, and musical entertain­ 303-795-3950 and ask for an application to limited to onc per cardholder. tion of Chrissie Thompson and husband ment be mailed to you. Or just stop by either Upcoming Computer Training Classes Maurice. All five of the Thompson siblings Harvest festivals and holiday celebra­ facility and fill out the application while The followi ng free computer classes are in the group, and they have performed tions you're there. The membership fee of only will be offered in the computer training for events such as the Denver Broncos. the Fiasco musicals $15 a year for an individual, couple, or fam­ lab on the lower level of the Bemis Public Colorado Rockies, the Capitol Hill Peoples Outings to the Central City Opera House ily not only supports two fine educational Library. Call 303-795-3961 to register for Fair, the CU Boulder Gospel Show, and and old forts of Colorado a class or stop by the reference desk at the many, many others! Join us for the special organizations, but buys you a whole latta library: Nobody knows how to combine fun, fun as well! Page 7 liTTLETON REPORT' December 2001

Littleton Fire Rescue collecting gifts; offers tips Jack Easton award bestowed; others honored

Littleton Fire Rescue Partners with the time of pick-up and will be refunded Local Agency for Holiday Giving when the equipment is returned. In an effort to ensure that all of our cit- izens enjoy this holiday season, Littleton Don't Let Fire Take the Happy Out of Fire Rescue will be collecting gift dona­ Your Holidays . tions for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop In the midst of the holiday season, the beginning November II and will run last thing to cross most or our minds is through December 14,2001. ' safety measures. Yet, the devastation of a The Arapahoe Santa Claus' Shop is a fire or serious injury can last much longer volunteer, non-profit organization. This is than the upcoming months' festivities.

a place where Englewood, Littleton, Cen­ Littleton Fire Rescue wants you to Bartalion Chief Ray Rahne, Division Chief Doug Jrelmui. Divi.\'ion Chief Roland Seno and Division Chief tennial, and Sheridan low-income parents take a few extra minutes this year to ensure Wayne Zygowicz surrollnd Capilli" Richard TlI y/or. may obtain toys, games, books, sporting "happy" and "healthy" holidays. The fol­ goods, etc. without charge for each child lowing tips can serve a9,a preliminary pre­ On November 7, Littleton Fire Rescue three recipients of the Dale Drummond Humanitarian Award that honors personnel in their family, up to the age of 12. caution list to keep you, your loved ones announced Captain Richard Taylor as the 2001 Jack Easton Firefighter of the Year. that go "above and beyond their duties" with These families are referred by Englewood, and your property safe. With multiple nominations from his peers, humanitarian acts outside of the depart­ Littleton, and Sheridan churcbes, schools Candles he has made a profound mark on Littleton ment. Paramedic Travis Roberts was rec­ and service agencies. Despite the beauty of candles, without Fire Rescue' and all of its members over the ognized for his efforts in setting up bone Citizens are welcome to visit any of supervision, they can become a hazard in last 24 ycars. marrow drives. Firefighter Daryl Heppler the eight Littleton Fire Rescue Stations your home. The Jack Easton Firefighter of the Year was noted for his quick thinking and com­ in OUf 80 square-mile coverage area. The Be sure to keep candles in non-tip hold­ award was created in October of 1984. Each munity organizing at an accident scene locations are: ers appropriate for their size. year a Littleton Fire Rescue employee is while off-duty. Battalion Chief John Easton Station 11-2255 W. Berry Ave., • Place candles far away from curtains, selected based on performance or acts ren­ was honored for his "fill the boot" cam­ Littleton loose fabrics, Christmas trees, a child's dered "above and beyond the calI of duty," paign to support the families of fallen fire ~ Station 12-6559 S. Broadway, Littleton reach and other combustibles. and actions taken toward the betterment of fighters in FDNY after the September II Station 13-6290 W. Coal Mine Ave., • Move candles away from high-traffic or the community and fire department. terrorist acts. Jefferson County ventilated areas such as doorways or As a captain, Taylor demonstrates Finally, four Awards of Excellence were Station 14-6600 S. Colorado Blvd., windows. impeccable decision-making skills. His presented for those individuals who have Centennial • Never leave lit candles unattended. crews note his balance of diplomacy and demonstrated an "outstanding" commit· Station 15-2702 E. Dry Creek Rd., Decorative Lights directness. He al so serves the department as ment to a special team or public education Centennial Before purchasing or hanging any a bike medic and a dedicated Water Rescue program that advances the level of service, Station 16-8119 Blakeland Dr., Douglas lights always check to see if the lights Team member. He routinely contributes to professionalism and value of Littleton Fire County have a label of an independent testing lab Water Rescue trainings to belp strengthen Rescue. Dispatcher Michelle Stacey was Station 17-9554 S. University Blvd., attached. In addition to this upfront pre­ all of the department members' skills. awarded due to her work with 9-1 -1 com· Highlands Ranch caution, Littleton Fire al so offers some Over the past year, Taylor has spent munity education. Engineer Mike yos was Station 18-401 Timbervale Trail, additional recommendations. countless hours bringing Littleton Fire Res­ noted for his leadership with the Water Res· Highlands Ranch Do not overload electrical outlets or run cue's mapping needs in line with current cue Team. The Firefighter Ball Committee Littleton Fire Rescue asks that your extension cords under rugs, across traf­ technology. His diligence in following up on was celebrated for their four-year accom­ tips from other crews or by driving through plishment of fundraising and positive com­ donations are new and unwrapped. Sta­ fic areas or near heaters. various map sectors, on his own time, tran­ munity relations. And, Firefighter Norman tions will be accepting donations seven Replace light sets that have cracked or spires in large and small changes in the Ducharme was honored for his work on the days a week. frayed cords. Replace lights that have maps of the district. His efficiency with the Engine Specification Committee. damaged sockets. computer is evident-and the end product Littleton Fire Rescue cares about our Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoints Unplug your lights when you go to bed has been a huge improvement in ensuring community. Littleton Fire Rescue provides If you are having difficulty installing or leave your home. the safe and timely delivery of services to fire protection, emergency medical services your child's car safety seat, Littleton fire­ Christmas Trees the community. His dedication to bettering and public education to the citizens of fighters can give you a one-an-one educa­ If you celebrate Christmas, please take Littleton's services and firefighters is the Littleton, the Liuleton Fire Protection Dis­ tional session on how to properly install extra precaution with your tree. As the tree reason that the "Jack Easton Employee of trict and Highlands Ranch, serving approx­ your specific model car seat to your vehi­ dries out and its needles begin to drop, ihe Year Award" was established. imately 190,000 people residing in an 80 cle- at no charge! If you have the time, you increase the fire danger risk for your Additional awards for 2001 included square mile area. we have the commitment to help. Please home. visit either of the following car seat safety Cut your tree's trunk at an angle and checkpoints to have Littleton Fire Rescue place the tree in a large, deep non-tip Three Littleton RTD bus routes to change help you help protect your family: stand. The Regional Transportation District to Berry Ave. and back to Prince. In addi­ December 15 at Station 18 at 401 Tim­ Keep your tree away from fireplaces, (RTD), acting on a request from the City tion, these routes will terminate at Gate Bin of Littleton, has announced changes in the bervale Trail, IO a.m. until I p.m. heaters, candles and high-traffic areas. the Downtown Littleton Light Rail Station route and terminus of Routes 29129-Ltd loop at all times, as they presently do late • January 26, again at Station 18, from IO Be sure to check your tree's water level and 36/36-Ltd as well as the transfer point evenings and on Sundays and holidays. a.m. until I p.m. daily-never let it go dry. for Route 57. Deteriorating pavement con­ Route 57 eastbound to Southglenn will When your tree dries out, remove it ditions were cited as the grounds for the SLOP in the bus bay at a new gale, to be iden· Fireplace Cleaning Equipment from your home and store it away from Littleton request. Only passengers riding tified as Gate D on Prince St. at the Down­ Available your home until it is disposed. east orArapahoe Community College will town Littleton Light Rail Station, instead of Just as you have your furnace inspected, If you prefer artificial trees, only pur­ be affected with schedule changes; west of in the station bus loop. you should also inspect and clean your chase one that is flame-retardant. the college will remain unchanged. For route and schedule information, chimney once a year. If you would like Don't let your holidays become memo­ Effective November II , 2001 , the fol­ please call RTD's Telephone Information to clean your chimney, equipment is avail­ rable for all the wrong reasons. Take the lowing changes went into effect: Center at 303-299-6000. Call 303-729-6089 able from Littleton Fire Rescue by calling time to ensure your welfare this festive Routes 29/29-Ltd and 36/36-Ltd will no for the speech and hearing impaired. Visit longer operate on the loop running from 303-795-3806. A $50 deposit is required at season. RTD's Web site at www.RTD-Denver.com. Prince St., to Powers Ave., to Rio Grande, Winter has its own code Shops at Riverbend look at Spring '02 opening Snow removal- Section 8-1-4 of the city code requires owners or occupants of property, including vacant lots, to remove G snow and ice from adjoining sidewalks 1,087S.F. within a reasonable time after every snow­ fall. Twenty-four hours is deemed reason­ BuildingA: H Rent: 4,012 S.F. 2,205 S.F. able. Common: 156 S.F. Wood Burning- Section 4-5-4 (A) of Total: 4,168 S.F. A-Available B-5ubway the Littleton City Code prohibits most wood C-Available burning on high pollution days. The code D-Available E-lamars Donuts provides for certain exemptions: "Phase II" F-Baja fresh stoves with a Colorado certificate and res­ G-PeabelT)' Coffee ABC o E F H-Panda Express idences which rely on wood as their sole 1,570S.F. 1,235 1,960S.F. 2,200S.F.:t S.F. source of heat. An exemption permit must be obtained from the building department. BuildingB: Rent: 12,000 S.F. LittlefOIl Ma yor Susan Thon/fOlI breaks grollnd 011th e Shops To report violations call code enforcement at Riverbel/d development nr Sa1l1a Fe Drive alld Prince ...-- ....--.:..- ....--- ... --.,~~ ___J Common: 35 S.F. at 303-795-3831 or 303-795-3759. Total: 12,035 S.F. Street. Sh e is joined by city l'raff and represelllatives of Landon EI/terprises. Page 8 JjTTLETON REPORT' Decem ber 2001

LPD offers tips for a safe and happy holiday season

Homes jam-packed with glittering gifts. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. New 'Jackson's' restaurant open 'in LiHleton Stores, malis, and downtown streets teem­ Carry a purse close to your body, not ing with unsuspecting shoppers. People dangling by the straps. Put a wallet in an rushing around, stressed out and careless, inside coat or front pants pocket. looking for last-minute gifts, trying to get Shopping with kids? Teach them to go to everything done. It's enough Lo make a a store clerk or security guard if you get _ crook giddy with holiday joy. separated. This holiday season, don't let the spirit Take a Holiday Inventory of giving lull you into giving burglars, mug­ The holidays are a good time to gers, and pickpockets a better chance to do update-or create-your home inventory. their dirty work. Crooks love the holiday as Take photos or make videos of items, and much as everyone else, but chiefly because list descriptions and serial numbers. If your it's an opportune time for crime. home is burglarized, having a detailed Here are some tips on how to celebrate inventory can help identify stolen items safely this holiday season: and make insurance claims easier to file. If You're Travelling Make sure things like TVs, VCRs, stereo Get an automatic timer for your lights. equipment, cameras, camcorders, sports Ask a neighbor to watch your home, equipment,jewelry, silver, computers, home shovel snow, and park in the driveway office equipment, and power tools are on Former council member Shirley Harris (left) cutJ Ihe ribbon dedictJ.Iing the new Jackson's All from time to time. the list. Remember to check it twice! American Sports Grill at (he comer of Belleview alUl Federal on October 18. Jackson's was starred Don't forget to have mail and newspaper A Stranger at the Door in 1977 by I.. any Griewisch and John Ziegler. Littleton is the 8tll localion in rhe Deliver area. The delivery stopped. If it piles up, it's a sure Criminals sometimes pose as couriers Littleton restauratJI has 64 TVs and has been recognized by the Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News sign you're gone. delivering gifts. And it's not uncommon and WeslwordjQr great casual dining. If You're Out for the Evening for people to try to take advantage of oth­ Turn on lights and a radio or TV so it ers generosity during the holidays by going looks like someone's home. door-to-door for charitable donations when RTD to hold public workshop to discuss light rail Be extra cautious about locking doors there's no charity involved. Ask for iden­ RTD is studying the option of expanding alternatives. and windows when you leave, even if it's tification, and find out how the funds will light rail service into the upper downtown Join RTD at the public workshop on just for a few minutes. be used. If you aren't satisfied,. don't give. area from the 1-2S/Broadway station, and December 10 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. to • Don't display gifts where they can be Help a charitable organization you know to Highlands Ranch from the existing end­ share your thoughts with their planners. seen from outside. and like instead. of-the-line Mineral station. These expan­ It will be held at the Highlands Ranch Last but not least, don't let holiday stress If You're Shopping sions are being considered to increase light Metro District Offices, 62 W. Plaza Drive get the best of your holiday spirit. Crime Stay alert and be aware of what's going rail capacity for operational reasons as in Highlands Ranch. There will be a pre­ prevention starts at home. Start a neigh­ on around you. well as to provide an opportunity to offer sentation and discussion session from 5:15 borhood tradition. Look in on your neigh­ Park in a well-lighted space, and be additional transit service to new neighbor­ to 6:30 p.m.; refreshments will be pro­ sure to lock the car, close the windows, bors this holiday season. Make time to get together with family and friends. And think hoods. vided. and hide shopping bags and gifts in the Some initial alternative alignments have For more information, contact Mike about reaching out in the spirit of the sea­ trunk. Turner, RTD Project Manager at son and helping someone who's less fortu­ been considered, but there are no set plans Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; at this point. That is why RTD is initiating 303-299-2366 or Scott Weeks, RTD Dep­ pay with a check or credit card whenever nate or lonely. Do your part to make the holidays a a public process- to hear from the public uty Project Manager at 303-299-2221. possible. about ideas and needs related to potential Deter pickpockets and purse-snatchers. safe and happy time for everybody~except Don't overburden yourself with packages. criminals. Millennium clock tower dedicated LiHleton Fire Rescue picks patient transport partner On December 1, Action Care Ambu­ Fire Rescue paramed.ics. Sixty-eight per­ lance Inc. was awarded a one-year contract cent of the transports were non-urgent or with Littleton Fire Rescue to transport non­ basic life support patients. Private ambu­ urgent pat.ients to area hospitals beginning lance companies transported those patients on January l, 2002. Out of six potential to area hospitals." bidders, Action Care's proposal met or Action Care, a relatively new name in exceeded all requirements set forth in Lit­ . private ambulance transport services, began tleton's Request for Proposal for back-up operations in 2000 under the guidance of ambulance transport service. owner Al Powers. However, Powers is no The medical operations of patient trans­ stranger to the ambulance industry. Mr. Littleton Show! schedule port outlined in the contract will not change Powers owned Reed Ambulance Company from Littleton Fire Rescue's current trans­ until it was sold to American Medical On Littleton TV port program. Each month, Littleton Fire Response (AMR) in 1993. Mr. Powers's 8 in December, The Rescue will conduct a performance-based knowledge and experience in the ambulance Littleton! Show is review of Action Care's response times. If business was evident in his proposal and going to Bemis the reviews are satisfactory, the contract will oral presentation to the review committee. Public Library to then be renewable each year for five-consec­ Beginning January 1,2002, Action Care learn about Scan­ utive one-year terms. One significant point wi II dedicate three ambulances to cover dinavian Christmas of evaluation will be to ensure than Action Littleton Fire Rescue's district 24-hours a traditions. Eldon LITTLETON TV Care's response time to a scene falls within day, seven days a week. In addition, the Halingstad, a pro- the national response time averages. Use of company has agreed to add a fourth or fifth fessional storyteller, will explain these cus­ a private ambulance contractor to transport ambulance at peak call times. toms that date back to the time of the non-critical patients allows Littleton ~escue Littleton Fire Rescue wants to remind Vikings. The regular 6:30 p.m. weekeday units to return to service sooner and be citizens and business owners in our com­ showing of The Littletonl Show will move available to transport urgent patients. This munity that the fastest way to get profes­ to 6 p.m. for this special program. contract increases emergency resources in sional help to your crisis is by dialing 9-1-1. In January, The Littleton! Show will areas served by Littleton Fire Rescue. Regardless of your emergency-fire, medi­ "Littleton Fire Rescue covers 80-square cal, criminal, hazardous conditions-9-1-1 go on the road again to East Elementary miles in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson is your best resource in getting the needed School where Littleton Fire Rescue will The clocktower at the Downtown Littleton Lighl Rail County," said Wayne Zygowicz, EMS Divi­ personnel and equipment to your location. present a safety program to students. The Station was dedicated October 13. The 22-foot-tall sion Chief of Littleton Fire Rescue. "Last In addition, with units and personnel sta­ Safety Sabotage Featuring Safety-Do will structure was funded by the Littleton Millennium year our agency transported 4,678 people to tioned all over the City of Littleton, the clos­ teach kids about home, automobile, and CommiTtee and the City of Littleton. area hospitals. Thirty-two percent of those est available resources will be sent to your personal safety. This program will also play patients were urgent transports or advanced emergency. at 6 p.m. weekdays. life support runs transported by Littleton

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