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February 2007
Citizens invited to comment on city’s snow/ice control plan
The airport, highways and
businesses closed; shelters opened,
travelers were stranded and the
governor declared a disaster emergency in the wake of the late
2006 blizzards that hit Colorado.
On December 24, the Denver Post
reported that Littleton received
32 inches of snow. So, how did
we do?
The city council is inviting Littleton residents to the February 20
city council meeting to comment
on the city’s snow and ice control
program.
The City of Littleton’s Street
Division operates seven snowplow/sanders concentrating on
primary and heavily used secondary
streets. The crews make a single
pass on residential streets when
conditions throughout the city are
impassable; this has occurred only
three times since 1982. In blizzardlike conditions, the division utilizes
a reserve plow, a motor grader and
private contractors when necessary.
Typically, a snowplow/sanding
route will cover between 30-45
miles, depending upon conditions.
The first priorities are major streets
such as: Littleton Boulevard, Broadway, Mineral Avenue, Federal Boulevard, etc. The secondary streets
are the collectors, streets serving
schools and business areas such
as: SouthPark, Euclid, Dry Creek
Circle, Irving, Julian, etc. The third
priority includes streets that are
steep or need specific attention due
to certain icing conditions, such as
side streets entering onto arterials.
Some major arterial streets
are maintained by the Colorado
Department of Transportation.
These include: Santa Fe Drive, Belleview Avenue (east of Federal),
Bowles Avenue (Santa Fe to Platte
Canyon), Platte Canyon Road and
C-470.
The city’s Grounds Maintenance Division takes care of numerous city owned parking lots (the
Littleton Center, Bemis Library,
the Littleton Historical Museum,
Municipal Courthouse, and the fire
stations) and an extensive system
of sidewalks and pedestrian trails
throughout the community.
During a normal winter season,
the snow/ice control crews are
dispatched 15-18 times; some
snowstorms can be managed with
routine schedules (4 a.m. to 10
p.m.), others require changing to
12-hour shifts and working around
the clock.
Residents may call the city’s
Streets Division at 303-795-3969
to report a specific sanding need or
request additional information.
Recent Storm Facts
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The Street Division operates seven snowplow/sanders.
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Littleton has 160 miles of streets (approximately 600
lane miles). Typically, a snowplow/sanding route will
cover between 30-45 miles.
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The cost of snow removal was more than $120,000
over and above what is normally spent in December
and January. Costs included: fuel, overtime, hiring
contractors and renting a motor grader.
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Crews worked 24/7 for a total of 15 days in 12-hour
shifts.
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The city prioritizes its snow removal on city streets
in this order: primary streets, secondary streets and
residential streets.
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Every residential street received at least two passes
from a plow or grader.
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For the safety of all pedestrians, residents and businesses are required to remove snow from sidewalks
and other public right-of-ways on their property
(including RTD bus stops) within 24 hours after snow
fall has ended.
To report any concerns with
snow removal or treacherous
driving conditions (Monday–
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.),
call 303-795-3969.
High-ranking British cabinet officials review Littleton youth programs
British cabinet officials, Greater Littleton Youth Initiative members, city staff and city council members gathered for a group
photo at the Littleton Center.
Two high-ranking officials of
the British government visited
members of the Greater Littleton
Youth Initiative (GLYI) December
5 to learn more about the organization’s innovative and award-winning
approach for helping children from
birth through their teen years.
The Right Honorable Hilary
Armstrong, Member of Parliament,
is the Minister for the Cabinet Office
and Social Exclusion and Chancellor
of the Duchy of Lancaster. The
Cabinet Office is the head office of
government and functions to support the prime minister and cabinet
and strengthen the government’s
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objectives. She was accompanied
by Parliamentary Secretary Pat
McFadden, Member of Parliament;
and Her Majesty’s Consulate Mark
Stevens.
The visitors met with Mayor
Jim Taylor and Council Members
Rebecca Kast, Pat Cronenberger
and Amy Conklin as well as Littleton
Public Schools Board of Education
President Diana Holland. During
the three-hour meeting, representatives of the Nurse-Family Partnership, LifeSkills Training (LST), and
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
shared information and described
their programs. They talked with a
family who improved their relationships through participating in FFT
and a student who shared how LST
taught him valuable drug and alcohol resistance skills.
Armstrong said while British
and American societies are different,
the challenges are the same. “We
spend a great deal of money working on the problems young people
face today. We want to make sure
it is well spent. We heard from the
people at the University of Colorado
at Boulder and they told us Littleton
is a place where real decisions are
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GENERAL NEWS
February 2007 • Page 2
Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative
Did you know?
► According to the 2000 Census,
13.2 percent of the people living
in the City of Littleton were
born in another country.
► More than 25 percent
of the workforce in the 80120
zip code is foreign-born.
► Forty-nine languages
are spoken today in Littleton
Public Schools.
Realizing that the community is continuing to
become more diverse, a group of Littleton residents has
formed the Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative. The
goal of the initiative is to reach out to newcomers in the
community, provide them with information about services,
and help them learn English and become citizens. At the
same time, the initiative seeks to help long-term Littleton
residents become more aware of the rich cultural and other
resources that immigrants from other countries bring to the
community.
The initiative is funded by a grant from The Colorado
Trust and governed by an all-volunteer council representing more than a dozen Littleton agencies, organizations and
individuals. The initiative provides newcomers with information about health and other resources, and partners with
volunteers and Littleton Public Schools to help immigrants
and refugees learn English and pass their citizenship tests.
Many volunteer opportunities exist, including assisting
at the initiative’s One-Stop Information Center at Bemis
Library, becoming a mentoring Friend, partnering with the
initiative’s health and wellness coordinator, helping immigrants learn English, and assisting with preparation for
citizenship exams.
For more information and to learn how you can help, call
One-Stop Information Coordinator Alejandra Harguth at 303795-3961, or online at [email protected], or visit the
initiative’s website at www.connectingimmigrants.org.
GLYI: British officials commend
Littleton’s youth programs
being made that affect all of the
critical phases of young people’s
lives,” Armstrong said.
The GLYI was recognized
with an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2005 City
Livability Awards Program by
the United States Conference of
Mayors. According to the judges,
“The GLYI, created in response
to the tragedy
at Columbine
High School,
brings the city, public schools,
parks and recreation, chamber of
commerce, judicial officials, and a
range of agencies and organizations together to create a strategic
approach to enhance the development of young people and
try to prevent youth violence,”
noted the judges. “Littleton
is the only community in the
nation to have implemented so
many scientifically documented
programs in their search for
proven effective solutions to the
problems of young people.”
The GLYI worked extensively
with Dr. Del Elliott, director of the
Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University
of Colorado. Elliott received a
U.S. Department of Justice grant
to study about 600 youth violenceprevention programs throughout
the United States.
Only 11 of the programs were identified as Blueprint
Prog rams; they
have been scientifically evaluated,
have proved to reduce youth violence and can be duplicated in other
communities. Littleton is the only
community in the country to use
six of the Blueprint Programs. In
addition, a pilot project at Heritage
High School is utilizing the Yellow
Ribbon and ASIST Suicide Prevention programs.
Also in 2005, the GLYI earned
a first-place award from the Denver
Regional Council of Governments
in the Innovation Awards competition category of Cooperative
Service Delivery.
City offices closed February 19
The Littleton Center, Bemis Public Library, and the
Littleton Historical Museum will be closed Monday,
February 19 in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
Fund-raising effort for Danny Dietz
Memorial exceeds goal, artist selected
Dan and Cindy Dietz visited the studio of Cañon City artist Robert Henderson January 16 to see progress on the clay model that
will be used to create the bronze statue of their son.
The fundraising goal for the
Danny Dietz Memorial has been
attained thanks to the generous
support of local businesses,
restaurants and citizens. Following the successful December 8,
2006 reception at the Littleton
Historical Museum, the fund
contains more than $42,000. The
goal was to raise $30,000 by the
end of 2006 to erect a permanent
memorial to Dietz, the only Littleton resident known to have
been killed in action in current
Middle East conflicts. The additional funds may be used to add
a flagpole, lighting and engrave a
plaque adjacent to the sculpture.
On December 20, the Dietz
family selected Artist Robert
Henderson from Cañon City,
Colorado as the winning artist
to design a bronze sculpture of
Danny. Henderson has created
sculptures of Mario Andretti,
Walter Cronkite and John Denver
and has sculptures at the United
States Air Force Academy and at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In 2007, the City of Littleton
budgeted to develop a park on a
vacant lot in the neighborhood
where Dietz grew up. The extension of Berry Park at 3400 W. Berry
Avenue will feature landscaping, a
walking path and the sculpture of
Danny.
Danny was deep behind enemy
lines in Afghanistan on June 28,
2005 with an elite, four-man SEAL
team searching for a key militia
leader in the rugged mountains. At
10,000-feet elevation, the Americans were attacked by up to 40
Taliban. A Chinook helicopter
with eight SEALS and eight Army
NightStalkers aboard attempted
to rescue Dietz and his team. The
helicopter was struck by a rocket
propelled grenade, killing all 16
aboard. Despite their valiant fight,
Dietz and two of his team members were also killed. The sole
survivor evaded the enemy and was
eventually rescued. It was the single
largest loss of life for Naval Special
Warfare since World War II’s Normandy Invasion. In September,
the Dietz family accepted the Navy
Cross on Danny’s behalf.
Danny was raised in Littleton
and attended Centennial Elementary, Goddard Middle School, and
graduated from Heritage High
School. His parents, Dan and
Cindy, still live in the neighborhood.
For further information, call
303-795-3720.
Major donations include:
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders–
$6,600
Rocky Mtn. Harley Owners #421– $700
Jerry Patterson Oil & Gas–$3,000
Congressman Tom Tancredo–
$500
Littleton Police Officers Assoc.–
$500
Maria Dietz–$500
Greenwood Village City Council–
$250
Jon and Lesley Pardew–$1,000
Comcast–$1,000
Randolph and Angela Trujillo–
$500
Randy and Joann Strandberg–
$1,000
Tips from reception–$1,955
Silent auction proceeds–$8,833
Reception donations–$4,635
CAC finalizes information gathering and
goal-setting phase of 2030 plan process
The South Platte Working Group, is charged with identifying potential acquisition sites and working with the city to buffer the
park so that the recreational experience is enhanced.
From November through January, the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) sponsored two more
panel discussions and completed a
set of community goals.
The November 30 panel discussion featured presentations
by representatives of South Suburban Parks and Recreation and
the Denver Regional Council of
Governments (DRCOG).
Dave Lorenz and Bill Woodcock, representing South Suburban, discussed the key parks and
recreation facilities in Littleton,
district-wide parks and recreation
programs, and future district projects. They stressed the opportunities provided by the South Platte
Working Group, which is charged
with identifying potential acquisition sites and working with the
city to buffer the park so that the
recreational experience is enhanced.
Finally, they indicated that from
the perspective of the district, the
primary challenges facing Littleton
are the scarcity of land that can be
acquired for expanding or enhancing the parks and recreation system
and the changing needs of our
aging population.
Bill Johnston, representing
DRCOG, provided information
on Metro Vision 2030, which is the
regional plan, and on the process
of seeking DRCOG designation of
an area as an Urban Center. Metro
Vision 2030 has three key elements:
an urban growth boundary, designated urban centers, and a regional
roadway and transit plan. DRCOG
is currently revising Metro Vision
so that the plan will project to
2035, with the revisions expected
to be completed by the end of
2007. The population within the
urban growth area is currently 2.6
million and is projected to increase
to 4.2 million by 2035. The plan
provides coordinated mechanisms
for accommodating the growing
population of the region.
The January 18 panel discussion
featured Brad D. Bailey, assistant
city attorney, and Kirk Madsen,
assistant superintendent of Littleton Public Schools. Bailey provided an overview of annexation,
including enabling language in state
statutes. Madsen discussed the
district’s recent demographic study
and enrollment forecast. Both
presentations provided excellent
background as the CAC finalized
its recommendations regarding
schools and annexation.
Notes from both panel discussions can be found on the COMPLAN Update Process page of
the city’s website: www.littletongov.
org.
Also on the city’s website is the
draft set of goals completed by the
CAC at its December meeting. The
goals respond to the issues identified
in earlier public and CAC meetings
and in discussions with planning
commission and city council. The
CAC is currently developing a set
of recommendations for how best
to meet the stated goals. The CAC
is anticipating finalizing its recommendations in time for a public
meeting in March. Check the city’s
website for announcements of this
and other future public meetings, as
well as the CAC’s work sessions. All
meetings of the CAC are open to
the public and include an opportunity for public comment.
LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE
February 2007 • Page 3
LFR offers kitchen safety tips
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The December snow storms had an affect on Littleton Fire Rescue. Emergency medical service calls
were up 27 percent, fire calls were up 10 percent, and public assistance calls were up 18 percent due
to storm-related activities. In the first few hours of the storm it was very slippery and there were four
broken bone responses as people slipped and fell. The dense snowfall then slowed down all types of
activity. When people started to dig out just past the peak snowfall, there were snow removal injuries
such as two calls where people injured their fingers by placing them into snow blowers and one cardiac call from shoveling. There were also transportation-related problems such as diabetics on their
way to doctors who got stuck in the snow. Routine self-managed problems were made more difficult if
not impossible and spilled into the 911 system. As the road speeds picked up during the dig out, there
were very serious motor vehicle accidents (one with two fatalities). Some people didn’t stop drinking
and driving even after a blizzard.
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Littleton Fire Rescue answers 11,798 calls in 2006
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2006 was another busy year for Littleton Fire Rescue. The department responded to a total of 11,798 incidents
during the year. The chart below illustrates the type and number of emergency calls in 2006:
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Month
Fire
Medical
Routine
Total
January
167
782
58
1,007
February
180
682
77
939
March
158
675
61
894
April
183
737
60
980
May
182
766
56
1,004
June
183
709
66
958
July
199
796
52
1,047
August
167
739
77
983
September
163
699
86
948
October
207
749
72
1,028
November
181
694
70
945
December
166
801
98
1,065
2,136
8,829
833
11,798
Grand Total
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Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.
Keep things that can burn, such as dishtowels, paper or plastic bags,
and curtains at least three feet away from the range top.
Keep the range top and oven clean.
Before cooking, roll up sleeves and use oven mitts. Loose-fitting
clothes can touch a hot burner and catch on fire. If clothes do catch
fire, "Stop, Drop and Roll" by dropping immediately to the ground
and rolling over and over or back and forth to put out the flames.
Cool the burned area with cool water and seek medical attention for
serious burns.
Always turn pot handles inward to prevent small children from reaching and pulling down a hot pan.
Keep hot items, such as hot beverages and trays that have just come
out of the oven away from the edge of counters, so that children are
not able to reach them.
Hot liquid and food burns often occur when children pull hanging tablecloths or placemats. Use table cloths and decorations with
care.
Food cooked in a microwave can be dangerously hot. Remove the
lids or other coverings from microwaved food carefully to prevent
steam burns.
For extra care with toddlers and infants, use travel mugs with a tight
lid for coffee, tea or other hot beverages.
Keep children and pets away from the range when anyone is cooking
and keep a close eye on them at all times.
Every kitchen should be protected by Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. If you don't have them, hire an electrician to install these
devices to protect electrical receptacles in the kitchen.
For safer water temperatures to prevent scalds from hot tap water,
keep your hot water heater set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Store knives and other sharp objects out of the reach of children
and make sure children are a safe distance away when you are using
knives to avoid injuries.
Never leave barbecue grills unattended while in use.
Keep grills at least three feet away from other objects, including the
house and any shrubs or bushes.
Douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before dumping them in
the trash.
Post emergency numbers in visible areas.
For more information or to schedule a class for your school or group,
contact Littleton Fire Rescue at 303-795-3800.
Source – Home Safety Council
Littleton Fire Rescue takes delivery of two new Medic Units
Two new medic units have replaced the current medic units at Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) stations 13 and 17. The former medic units go to reserve status for six to eight years. Two of LFR’s
oldest units will go to auction. These units are nine and 11 years-old. The decision to send a unit
to auction is based on mileage and the unit’s maintenance history. The two new medic units are
equipped with enhanced safety features. LFR medics have a better chance of preventing injury
during a vehicle crash than in the older medic units.
Features of the new medic units:
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Housed at station 13 at 6290 W. Coal Mine Rd. and station 17 at 9554 S. University Blvd.
Type III custom, 2006 Ford E450 Super Duty medic units
6.0 DI “Powerstroke” Turbo diesel engine
New safety features include:
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Reflective striping on back of vehicle
Response lighting (reds, blues, strobes) and scene lighting (ambers, scene lights) to
improve driver visibility around accidents
• Driver’s back-up camera with audio
• Interior corners and edges are rounded or padded to reduce injury during an accident
• Cargo netting to “catch” the paramedic from
the front bulkhead during a vehicle accident
• All interior equipment is secured
•Electric pram reducing lifting of patients
• Built-in child safety seat
Littleton Fire Rescue Engineer Victor Mondragon makes a point
to students at Thunder Ridge High School. Mondragon teaches fire safety to all the cooking classes in the middle and high
schools in the Littleton Fire Rescue district. “Since cooking is
the number one cause of preventable house fires, I probably save
more property and prevent more suffering by teaching this class
than I do by responding to incidents in the fire engine. The best
part is running in to kids who took my class years ago and still
remember me.”
Update on LFR Army Combat Medic
Littleton Firefighter Sergeant Jens
Pietrzyk is serving our country in Iraq as
a U.S. Army Combat Medic. He called
the Littleton Communication Center
on New Year’s Eve to wish everyone a
Happy New Year. He says he’s doing
great and that he misses us. Donations
for care packages are being collected
for Pietrzyk at Littleton Fire Station 15.
The donations purchase “care packages”
that include coffee, magazines, CDs,
and small tools. Pietrzyk appreciates
words from home at bjoern.pietrzyk@
us.army.mil.
LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT
February 2007 • Page 4
LPD conducts commercial vehicle inspection
On December 14, 2006,
three Port of Entry/Department
of Revenue Inspectors, as well as
five Littleton Police Officers of
the traffic unit, conducted a sta-
tionary inspection site in the 7800
block of South Santa Fe Drive.
The results of this inspection
were as follows:
Category
This
Inspection
Only
Cumulative
for 2006
2005
Totals
Trucks
weighed
10
113
100
Trucks
inspected
211
2,347
2,078
Violations
found
107
1,052
1,310
Removed
from service
18
248
192
Driver’s license
violations
5
51
64
Insurance
violations
3
25
26
Warrant
arrests
1
2
4
Overweight vehicle
violations
4
33
25
Littleton Police Officers trained to recognize mental illness
Dealing with the mentally ill
has always been a difficult task
for law enforcement personnel.
This task has only become more
difficult with increasing populations in urban and suburban areas,
fewer resources for the mentally ill,
and an increase in the number of
people diagnosed with mental illness. As such, police have contact
with greater numbers of people
with mental health issues, and
have fewer resources to deal with
them. Frequently, police officers
encounter mentally ill people who
have not committed a crime, or the
crime was of a petty, non-violent
nature. Many times in the past, this
segment of the population was
incarcerated, often times due to
the fact there was no other option
available to deal with them. Studies have shown that incarcerating
low-level, non-violent offenders
with mental illness is both unnecessary and counterproductive, as
well as a huge burden on the jail
system.
In an effort to provide police
officers with the tools to safely
and sensitively deal with mentally
ill people, the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department developed
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
training for its officers. Working
in cooperation with representatives from community mental
health centers, hospitals and other
criminal justice entities, the Memphis police developed system-wide
changes to help address the needs
of the mentally ill. Due to the success of that program, CIT training
has been implemented across the
nation.
Colorado, and the Littleton
Police Department, have been
involved with the CIT program for
several years. Colorado is unique
in its involvement with CIT in that
teams have been implemented on
a multi-jurisdictional basis, with at
least 63 law enforcement agencies
in 14 counties involved across
the state. In Colorado, there is a
statewide CIT task force which is
operated out of the state’s Division
of Criminal Justice, as opposed to
the focus being on one community,
as is the case in other states.
To become CIT certified, officers participate in an intensive 40hour training class, which revolves
heavily around role-playing exercises where professional actors
and actresses play the part of the
mentally ill subjects. The training
is also comprised of site visits to
local mental health centers and
treatment facilities, meetings with
mental health professionals, family
members of mentally ill people,
and “consumers” of mental health
services. The vast majority of officers that participate in the training
report that it is among the most
challenging and rewarding training they have experienced during
their career.
The Littleton Police Department has 20 CIT trained officers.
Whenever practical, these officers
respond to incidents involving
individuals experiencing crisis due
to mental illness. Upon contact
with the subject, these officers use
their skill in communicating with
the mentally ill to determine the
nature of their crisis, what can be
done to assist them, and provide
them with access to community
services, if needed. Many times,
the end result of the contact is a
voluntary commitment to a hospital or mental health facility. In
some cases, the officer, if he or
she can determine the subject is
an immediate threat to himself or
others or is gravely disabled, can
place the subject on an emergency
mental health hold. Under these
circumstances, the officer has the
authority to take the person into
custody, using whatever reasonable
force is necessary, and have the
person transported to the hospital
for an evaluation by the appropriate mental health provider.
Involvement in the Crisis Intervention Team program has been an
extremely positive experience for
the Littleton Police Department.
The skills learned during the training have proven to be very valuable in dealing with the mentally
ill, as well as with the public. The
feedback the police department
has received from mentally ill
subjects, (“consumers,” as they
like to be called) as well as mental
health professionals, has been very
positive, with them expressing that
the officers were appropriate and
sensitive in their dealing with the
person in crisis.
Statewide, the CIT effort has
diverted from the justice system
approximately 96 percent of
individuals involved in calls for
services reported to the Office
of Research and Statistics by
CIT officers. The Littleton Police
Department plans to continue its
involvement in this very successful
and valuable program.
LEAF grant to help police combat drunk driving
A new parking lot on the east side of the Littleton Center was
completed and opened for use in December. It is located on the
north side of the existing police lot (foreground of picture), and
is a needed addition due to the lack of parking in the existing lot.
The new lot has 28 spaces, some of which are reserved for vehicles
from the public works department. This lot will allow all of the
police department’s vehicles that were formerly parked on the
front lot to be moved around back, freeing up those spaces for
citizens and other employees.
“Take Charge” against identity theft
The Littleton Police Department (LPD) has adopted a national
program in cooperation with the
Federal Trade Commission to help
citizens protect themselves from
identity theft.
The information presented in
the book, Take Charge, provides citizens with the most current identity
theft prevention material, prepared
by the Federal Trade Commission.
Take Charge significantly assists
Littleton citizens in taking the necessary steps to protect themselves,
their families and their community
from identity theft.
The victimization that results
from identity theft continues to be
an ever-growing problem for people
across the country.
Research conducted by the
Identity Theft Clearinghouse of the
Federal Trade Commission, reports
that Colorado is ranked fifth in the
nation regarding the number of
citizens that report being the victim
of identity theft. Understanding
the issues related to identity theft is
critical to initiate effective preventative measures and avoid future
victimization.
The LPD continues to be committed to dedicated community partnerships with a focus on meaningful
problem solving efforts. If you
would like a copy of Take Charge you
can pick one up outside the police
records window.
It is also available online at www.
littletongov.org.
The LEAF (Law Enforcement
Assistance Fund) is a state administered grant that provides money
for police agencies to use for DUI
enforcement and prevention. The
LEAF program was established by
the Colorado General Assembly
during the 1982 session. The grant
money is most commonly used for
paying officer wages for working
a shift dedicated solely to DUI
enforcement activities. However,
with permission from the state, the
money can also be used for related
equipment needs and educational
programs and materials. The money
in the fund comes from surcharges
assessed to people who are convicted of DUI-related crimes in
the state.
In 2006, the Littleton Police
Department was awarded $16,000
from the LEAF fund. It was used
exclusively to field officers dedicated
solely to DUI enforcement activities.
Those officers were assigned to work
in a patrol capacity, detecting and
apprehending intoxicated drivers.
Additionally, because the state grant
administrators strongly encourage
cooperative efforts between police
agencies in attacking the DUI
problem, LEAF funds were used
to pay officers to assist the Douglas
County Sheriff ’s Office with a DUI
checkpoint in their jurisdiction.
In 2007, the Littleton Police
Department has again been chosen
as a LEAF grant recipient agency.
Drunk driving in Littleton
Of the 220 arrested in 2006:
63 were contacted as a result of being involved
in an accident
170 were males
45 had known prior DUI arrests
The average age of suspects was 35 years
Blood alcohol level (BAC) for those who took
breath tests was .147 percent
BAC for those who took blood tests was .202
percent
source: LPD
FEATURE STORY
February 2007 • Page 5
Tree Planting Program returns for 2007
The City of
Littleton is continuing its annual
tree planting program with 17 species available this
year. All of the species offered for 2007
are listed as low or
low-moderate water-demand trees
by Denver Water except for the
Linden. All newly planted trees
require regular watering, applied in
all seasons, for three to four years
after planting. Once established,
the trees offered require minimal
supplemental watering.
The Tree Program is intended
to encourage tree planting, species
diversity and water conservation and
is open to all property owners in the
city. On Saturday April 21, the city’s
Tree Committee will distribute 360
trees for planting throughout the
city. Program participants pay $30
for bare root ornamental trees and
$40 for bare root shade trees and all
balled & burlapped trees. These are
less than wholesale prices. These
trees must be planted within the
Littleton city limits.
Eight types of trees will be provided in bare root form requiring
immediate planting. Bare root trees
are light and easy to handle with a
very high survivability rate when
properly planted. The remaining
nine species of trees are “balled &
burlapped” (B&B), with root balls
weighing 50 to 100 pounds each.
These trees are heavier and a little
more difficult to handle. All of the
trees will initially be five to 12 feet
in height, with initial trunk calipers
and mature sizes as indicated on the
order form. They may be planted in
the public right-of-way or on private
property in the city, with an initial
limit of eight trees per single-family
residential property. Additional trees
may be available depending upon the
response to the program. School
PTO’s, businesses and homeowners associations are encouraged to
purchase larger quantities. Participants of all ages and backgrounds
have successfully planted 3,358
trees in the previous 11 years of the
program.
Participants must make arrangements to pick up and plant their
own trees and are responsible for all
maintenance, pruning and watering.
The trees must be picked up Saturday, April 21 between 8 a.m. and
noon at the Littleton Center at 2255
West Berry Avenue. Master Gardeners from the CSU Arapahoe County
Extension office will be on site to
answer plant questions and give out
information. Detailed tree planting
instructions will be provided. Volunteers will plant trees for those who
are physically unable.
Tree Species/
Botanical Name
Size/
Price
Notes
Mature Mature Fall
Height Spread Color
Cimmaron Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimzamm’
1¼" bare
root/ $40
seedless, oval form
50-60'
25-30'
brick red/
orange
Fallgold Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra ‘Fallgold’
1¼" bare
root/ $40
seedless, extremely
hardy
40-45'
30-35'
gold
Glenleven Linden
Tilia cordata ‘Glenleven’
1¼" bare
root/ $40
fragrant June flowers
40-45'
30-35'
yellow
Skyline Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis’Skycole’
1¼" bare
root/ $40
thornless, podless
40-50'
30-40'
bright yellow
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
tolerant of clay soils
50-60'
40-50'
yellow/
brown
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
long-lived, adaptable
40-60'
40-50'
yellow/
brown
Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
white flowers,
seedpods
40-60'
30-40'
yellow/
brown
Western Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
white flowers,
long pods
40-60'
20-40'
yellow/
brown
Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
corky bark,
adaptable
50-60'
40-50'
yellow
Ruby Red Horsechestnut
Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
scarlet flowers, midspring
35-45'
30-40'
yellow/
brown
Tatarian Maple
Acer tataricum
1¼" bare
root/ $30
low branched
20-25'
15-20'
orange/red/
yellow
Hedge Maple
Acer campestre
1¼" bare
root/ $30
oval shape, glossy
leaves
20-30'
20-30'
yellow/
brown
Pink Spires Crabapple
Malus ‘Pink Spires’
7-8' bare
root/ $30
pink flowers, red fruit
15-20'
10-12'
yellow/
brown
Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata
1¼" bare
root/ $30
white flowers
15-20'
15-18'
brown
Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
Crataegus crusgalli inermis
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
white flowers,
red fruit
15-20'
15-20'
red/orange
Cleveland Select Pear
Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
white flowers, glossy
leaves
25-35'
12-15'
purple/red
Downy Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea ‘Robin Hill’
1¼" cal.
B&B/ $40
pink/white flowers,
red fruit
15-25'
12-15'
orange/red/
yellow
Large Shade Trees
Small Ornamental Trees
Tree descriptions and photographs are available on the city’s web site at www.littletongov.org.
2007 TREE PROGRAM ORDER FORM
Home Phone:
Name:
Work Phone:
Address:
1st Tree
2nd Tree
3rd Tree
4th Tree
First Choice
Alternate Choice
First Choice
Alternate Choice
Total # of trees ordered:________ (Attach additional sheet if more than four ordered).
Hackberry in autumn
Send application and check to:
Return by March 9, 2007
Tree Program/City of Littleton
2255 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80165
Enclose check and make payable to City of Littleton: $30 per bare root ornamental tree
$40 per bare root shade and B&B trees
q I can help pick up and deliver trees in my neighborhood on April 21.
q I can help plant trees for others.
q I am requesting help planting my tree(s).
Comments/suggested species for future programs:________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Kentucky Coffeetree
Call 303-795-3766 with any questions.
GENERAL NEWS
February 2007 • Page 6
awards and
milestones
BIA’s Kay Wilmesher honored
City employee Kay Wilmesher, who works
diligently on behalf of the Greater Littleton
Youth Initiative (GLYI), has been recognized
by the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce for her dedication to the youth of our
community. Since the formation of the GLYI
in 1999, Kay has worked with the community
to institute a number of Blue Ribbon programs
to help guide the next generation.
Arapahoe Rescue Patrol turns 50
You see them at intersections during Western Welcome Week
and directing traffic at fires and accidents. Members of the Arapahoe
Rescue Patrol (ARP) look for a missing child or a lost Alzheimer’s
patient. This volunteer emergency service team is made up entirely of
young people who are in high school. This year they celebrate their
50th year of operation in Littleton.
In the fall of 1957, a group of Littleton High School students
wanted to be involved in an activity that would provide a community
service. They chose search and rescue because there was only one
other search team in the state. But they realized that—important as
they are—searches often come weeks apart and the young people
wanted to do more. They decided to make their group an emergency
service unit. This way they could do searches but could also assist law
enforcement and fire departments during major emergencies.
T hey discussed
names and came up
wi th Ar apahoe
Rescue Patrol. The
cartoon Snoopy
was all the rage
in those days
so they jokingly
wrote creator
Charles Schulz
to see if he
would allow
them to use
the car toon
dog on their
patch. He
wrote back,
saying “yes!”
Art Teacher
Mar vin Dean
created a patch
showing Snoopy
racing through the
mountains and plains
and that patch is still
used today.
The 1,130 men and women who have gone through the program
have been involved in more than 2,475 search and rescue operations
with a find rate of 99.9 percent. These have ranged from a call where
they were involved in the successful one-hour search for a missing
Alzheimer’s patient in Aurora, to an eight-day search for a missing
boy on the Mt. of the Holy Cross years ago.
ARP provided hundreds of hours of service to the City of Littleton during the 1965 flood and were also in the Big Thompson
Canyon during the 1976 flood. They provided emergency care for
more than 1,100 heat exhaustion victims during the Papal Mass at
Cherry Creek State Park.
ARP has received national recognition. It was featured on NBC’s
Today Show for a rescue in Roxborough Park and on Rescue 911 for
the successful search for two missing girls on Devil’s Head. The
names of all members have been read into the Congressional Record by
Congressman Tom Tancredo.
Members have gone on to service in law enforcement, the military,
and public service. One graduate is the captain of a battle cruiser in the
South Pacific. One member, Pat Sullivan Jr., served as the Arapahoe
County Sheriff for many years. Another member, Tom Costello, is
an NBC News reporter.
There will be several activities this summer to celebrate the 50th
anniversary. ARP inducts a new class each spring. The young men
and women of the ARP subscribe to the basic concept of patrol
operation.,“In service and devotion to the welfare of others!”
Code Enforcement Hotline established
The City of Littleton is launching a pilot project to establish a
Code Enforcement Hotline to allow
callers to leave messages about
code enforcement and community
appearance issues outside of normal
business hours. The system will be
structured so that the call is directed
to the voice mail of the staff person
responsible for that type of concern
for follow-up on the next business
day. Callers will be prompted to such
topics as weeds, rubbish, derelict
vehicles, potholes, trees and limbs,
snow and ice removal, street lights,
noise violations or other concerns.
The hotline number is 303-7348400.
In December, Council Member
Pat Cronenberger asked staff about
the possibility of establishing such
a hotline to give citizens the convenience of placing calls to the city
regarding code enforcement issues
on weekends and on weekdays after
normal business hours.
The 60-day trial period will begin
February 1 and end March 31. Staff
will then evaluate the number of
calls, type of calls, length of calls,
and any other unanticipated issues
that might arise and then report their
findings to city council.
The hotline is being created with
existing technology and at no cost
to the city or citizens. However,
callers are asked to keep their messages brief as lengthy calls will limit
the number of calls the system can
accept.
Mayor Pro-Tem Rebecca Kast sawed her way through the red wood ribbon at the grand opening of
the new Lowe’s Home Improvement Store at 5095 South Santa Fe Drive January 11. She was aided
by store Manager James Russell, Council Member John Ostermiller, and Council Member Tom Mulvey. The store is 135,000 square-feet.
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant monitored 24/7
The Littleton/Englewood
Wastewater Treatment Plant (L/
EWWTP) is operated by a staff of
more than 70 professional environmental technicians whose primary
responsibility is to manage a facility
that has a value in excess of $200
million and an annual budget of
almost $50 million.
The two cities own the third
largest wastewater treatment plant
in the state. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the federal Environmental Protection Agency monitor
all treatment activities at the plant.
The cities’ discharge permit is
issued by the state health department ensuring compliance with the
Clean Water Act of 1972.
The plant staff checks over
2,900 data points every day for
numerous chemical and temperature requirements, they monitor
227 points every hour, 60 locations
are checked every 30 minutes and
33 points are gathered every 15
minutes.
The plant has an air pollution
permit requiring checks for pollutants and a storm drainage permit
from the State of Colorado that
requires continuous monitoring for
wastewater spills.
In addition, the laboratory
staff does hourly, daily, monthly
and annual checks for: sulphate,
pH, suspended solids, nitrogen,
ammonia, total inorganic nitrogen,
cyanide, iron, silver, copper, lindane, chlorine, mercury, fecals, oils,
grease, biological oxygen demand,
suspended solids, nitrates, e coli,
molybdenum and phosphorous.
Western Welcome Week announces 2007 parade theme
“Fun for Generations” has
been chosen as the parade theme
for the 2007 Western Welcome
Week (WWW) celebration.
“The Littleton community has
several ongoing events and activities that weave a common thread
of fun family entertainment. These
events have wonderful memories
and Western Welcome Week is
proud to be a part of this community spirit. We are celebrating our
79th year and ‘Fun for Generations’
is the perfect theme,” stated Parade
Chair Mike Giesen.
Western Welcome Week is one
of the largest, annual community
festivals in the Denver metropolitan area. Each year, it includes 11
days with more than 40 events.
The 2007 festival will be August
9-19. Festival day with the grand
parade, arts and crafts, and all-day
entertainment will be Saturday,
August 18.
The WWW Board is an allvolunteer “working” board. The
incoming president is Jill Schneider,
Janelle Sullivan is vice president,
David Oppenheim is secretary/
treasurer, and WWW chair is Sue
Ocker. Other board directors
include Norman Borchers, Jerry
Call, Ken Coddington, Joan Faccinello, Dennis Frichtel, Sue Hill,
Nan Holzer, Debbie Kintzle, Shari
Lawson, and Frank Redman. Cindy
Hathaway is the executive director,
Joel Parriott is chair-elect, Cathy
Weaver is web master, and event
photographer is Andrew Williams.
Board liaisons are Tim Weaver of
the City of Littleton, Jean Flynn
of South Suburban Parks and
Recreation, Donna Chrislip and Joe
Marquez of Arapahoe Community
College, and Littleton City Council
Member John Ostermiller.
South Suburban’s Matching Gifts Program returns
South Suburban Parks and
Recreation’s Board of Directors
has allocated $10,000 for its annual
Matching Gifts Program. This
program matches donated dollars
with district funds, resulting in
double the money available for the
development and improvement of
community parks, trails, facilities
and programs. Neighborhoods,
homeowner associations, sports
groups, businesses, service clubs,
individuals and community organizations are encouraged to make an
application for matching funds to
complete their community projects
on district-owned or leased property. Applications for $2,000 or
less are more likely to be approved
for funding.
Although South Suburban is
continuing its water conservation
program in conformance with
watering restrictions, there has
been some relief from the drought
and the district is now accepting
Matching Gift applications for tree
plantings and landscape improvements.
Requests must be submitted
by Friday, March 16, 2007 and it is
preferred that the funding match be
in dollars, but consideration will be
given for documented in-kind services. Projects must be completed
by December 31, 2007 including all
final billings and reimbursements.
Applications may be picked
up at the South Suburban Administrative Office, 6631 South University Blvd. Anyone interested
in additional information may
contact Nancy O’Connor at 303798-5131.
NEWS FROM BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 2007 • Page 7
“The American Retirement Crisis” coming to Bemis Library in March
An Evening with
Wellington Webb
Denver’s first
African American
mayor, Wellington
Webb, will share the
ups and downs of
his public and private life February 6
at 7 p.m. His autobiography, Wellington
Webb: The Man, the
Mayor and the Making
of Modern Denver,
will be released in February during Black History Month. The book offers an exceptionally candid look at Webb’s life, including his
struggles as a student, the tragic death of his
young daughter, his 1991 underdog bid for
mayor when he walked the streets of Denver,
and the political maneuvers and determination
behind his improvements to the Mile High
City. “I am the most unlikely person to have
been elected mayor,” said Webb. Among his
many accomplishments during his 12 years
as mayor were the opening of Denver International Airport, the transformation of the
Central Platte River Valley from abandoned
rail yards to a thriving community, the addition
of many new park and open space areas, and
the redevelopment of the former Stapleton
International Airport and Lowry Air Force
Base. Copies of Webb’s book will be available
for purchase and signing.
The Denver Mint: 100 Years of
Gangsters, Gold and Ghosts
On February 27 at 7 p.m., local journalists
and authors Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field
will tell the fascinating history of the Denver
Mint. 2006 marked the 100th anniversary of
the opening of the Denver Mint. The authors’
recent book on the Mint contains “some of
the greatest stories never told about the Denver
Mint. Chock-full of colorful characters and
entertaining anecdotes, the authors shed new
light on a beloved institution,” according to
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. Copies of
The Denver Mint: 100 Years of Gangsters, Gold and
Ghosts, will be available for purchase and signing
at the program.
Estes Park and Rocky Mountain
National Park, Then and Now
Visit the past and present of Estes and
Rocky Mountain National Parks with photographer Mic Clinger March 6 at 7 p.m. Historic
photographs, paired with contemporary photographs taken from the exact same locations, will
illuminate the evolution that has occurred in the
Estes Park area, as well as in Rocky Mountain
National Park over more than a century. From
the Stanley Hotel to Lake Estes, see whether the
landmarks and landscapes have been completely
transformed or remain almost unchanged.
Copies of Clinger’s book, Estes Park and Rocky
Mountain National Park, Then and Now, will be
available for purchase.
But What if I Live?
The American Retirement Crisis
Author Gregory Salsbury will address the
problem of a generation of Americans who
face the very real possibility of outliving their
money March 20 at 7 p.m. Seven key challenges
for aging Americans include disappearing pensions, social security, vulnerable investments,
taxes, and finding a good financial advisor. Dr.
Salsbury is executive vice president of Jackson
National Life Distributors in Denver, is widely
published in the business field, and is the author
of the book But What If I Live? The American
Retirement Crisis. Copies of the book will be
available for purchase.
The Voyage of the Beagle
Charles Darwin’s amazing discoveries in the
Galapagos Islands and other stops during his
five years on the HMS Beagle will be highlighted
by Jim Downing, education coordinator at the
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
April 3 at 7 p.m. Downing has visited the
Galapagos Islands and Darwin’s home in
England. He will show photographs of the
natural beauty of the islands and talk about
Darwin’s life and the development of the
theory of natural selection.
Celebrate National Library Week
Bemis is joining libraries around the
country in celebrating National Library
Week from April 15-21. The theme for the
week is “Come Together @ Your Library.”
Stop by the library and write a paragraph
about a favorite book and receive a free
book of your choice or a “magic bean” seed,
which, when planted, will grow with a special
message from the library! This program is
for all ages.
Tales of the South Platte River
with Dr. Colorado, Tom Noel
Well-known Colorado historian Tom
Noel will inform and entertain with historical tales of the South Platte River April 24
at 7 p.m. Noel will trace the Platte’s history
from the time of the Indians and fur traders
to the gold rush days and the river’s current
renaissance. Settlements that developed
along the South Platte River, particularly Littleton, will also be featured in the presentation. The Platte was once described by Mark
Twain as a “miserable excuse for a river,”
but is now a place of beauty and recreation,
enjoyed by many people in Colorado. Copies
of Noel’s recent books will be available for
purchase and signing.
English Conversation Sessions
If you are learning to speak English,
practice your English and learn about American culture in an informal group that meets
Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m. No registration is
required. For additional information, call the
library at 303-795-3961.
English as a Second Language Classes
Learn English at the library! Beginning
English classes are held from 9-10:30 a.m.
and 5:30-7 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Intermediate classes take place from 10:30
to noon and 7-8:30 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. These classes are open to adults
and teens age 16 and over who want to learn
English or improve their English. There is
a registration fee of $20 for adults 21 and
older. This fee covers testing and course
materials and is due at the first class. You
may register for the classes at the main
floor reference desk anytime during the
year. The ESL classes are held in conjunction with Littleton Public Schools and an
instructor is provided by the district. For
more information, call Phyllis Larison at
the library, 303-795-3961, or Patsy Jaynes,
literacy coordinator for Littleton Public
Schools, 303-347-3448.
Computer Classes
The following free computer classes will
be offered in the computer training lab on
the lower level of the library. Call 303-7953961 to register for a class, or stop by the
Reference Desk.
• Learn Internet Explorer: 9-10:30 a.m.
February 10 and March 10
• How to Search the Internet: 9-10:30 a.m.
February 14 and April 7
• How to Search the Library: 9-10:30 a.m.
March 3
• Introduction to Windows: 9-10:30 a.m.
April 11
• Introduction to Microsoft Word: 9-10:30
a.m. April 21
• How to Create a Blog: 9-10:30 a.m.
February 17
• Computer Comfort: 9-10:30 a.m.
March 14
• Email Basics: 9-10:30 a.m. April 14
Julie Quartet
Musical Moments in Sophie’s Place–Enjoy some hot chocolate or tea while listening to music
in Sophie’s Place. The Show and Tell Band, a 17-member group of performers who play a wide
variety of entertaining music, will perform and give demonstrations of individual instruments
February 3 at 2 p.m. Kids who attend may have the opportunity to direct the band at the end
of the concert! On March 14 at 2 p.m., Celtic harpist Star Edwards entertains with popular
Irish melodies and classical favorites for the harp. For Jazz Appreciation Month, hear the Julie
Quartet, featuring jazz guitar, bass, mandolin and vocalist Julie Gussaroff April 14 at 2 p.m. This
group’s music is a mix of different swing styles from Bob Wills to Duke Ellington.
Monday Evening Book
Discussion Group
If you enjoy talking about books, join
the Evening Book Group that meets the
third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. The
following books will be discussed in upcoming sessions:
a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required
for this assistance, which is provided for low
and middle-income seniors aged 60 and over.
To register for AARP tax assistance, call the
senior volunteer at the Buck Recreation Center,
303-730-4605.
February 26 (meeting on the fourth
Monday due to the holiday February 19):
Never Let Me Go by Kauzo Ishiguro. A
reunion with two childhood friends draws
Kathy and her companions on a nostalgic
odyssey into their lives at Hailsham, an
isolated private school in the English countryside, and a confrontation with the truth
about their childhoods.
Bemis Knitting Group
Knitters of all ages are invited to the library’s
knitting group that meets Fridays at 2 p.m. in
Sophie’s Place. Beginners can learn skills such
as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting
off, while experienced knitters can get project
ideas and provide hints and tips for the rest of
the group. The group is working on creating
mittens, scarves and hats for senior library
users in Bemis’ sister libraries in Stara Zagora,
Bulgaria.
March 19: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
by Lisa Lee. A story of two women who
are lifelong friends in 19th century rural
China.
Free Tax Help!
Beginning in February, the library will
provide free tax return preparation for
taxpayers who cannot afford professional
assistance. IRS-trained volunteers will be
available in the study rooms on the lower
level from February 7 through April 7
Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., and
Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. No pre-registration is required. The AARP will provide
tax preparation help on the upper level of
the library from February 5 through April
10 on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:15
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Senior Book Club
The senior book club meets the first
Monday of each month at 2 p.m. These books
will be discussed in upcoming meetings:
February 5: Bud, not Buddy by Paul Christopher Curtis. A ten-year-old boy in Depression-era Michigan sets out to find the man he
believes to be his father.
March 5: One Thousand White Women by Jim
Fergus. In 1854, a Cheyenne chief proposed
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what’s new
online
www.littletongov.org
City web site features Littleton weather
The City of Littleton recently installed a weather station on
the roof of the Littleton Center to collect and record local
weather information. Littleton’s weather station reports temperature, wind speed and direction, moisture (rain or snow),
barometric pressure, and humidity, as well as sunrise, sunset, dewpoint, wind chill and heat index.
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• April 10: Moon Phase
that 1,000 white women be given
as brides to his warriors so that his
people could be more easily assimilated into the white culture. In this
novel, the event takes place in 1874,
and more importantly, the offer is
accepted.
Dance Dance Revolution (DDR
and Video Games)
Learn and practice DDR and
play video games February 15,
March 15 and April 19 at 3:30
p.m.
April 2: The Mighty and the
Almighty: Reflections on America, God
and World Affairs by Madeleine
Albright. Secretary of State under
President Clinton, Madeleine
Albright discusses the role of faith
in international relations.
Teen Advisory Council
Teens discuss future programming and activities offered by the
library. On February 23 and March
23, the topic will be spring break
activities, and April 27, ideas for the
teen summer reading program. All
meetings start at 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Programs
Join monthly programs geared
toward seniors. All programs start
at 2 p.m. and include:
The North Korean Dilemma February 26. John Hendersen, an educator
from Active Minds for Life, will talk
about the history of North Korea, as
well as the development and current
status of the North Korean nuclear
program. North Korea’s place in the
world relative to global issues such as
international trade and human rights
will also be discussed.
On March 26, enjoy a lively performance of Irish Step Dancers.
On April 23, A Child with Many
Names. Hear the story of the Orphan
Trains, which brought thousands of
children from orphanages to live
with families on farms throughout
the Midwest during the late 19th and
early 20th centuries.
Art/Craft Programs
All senior art and craft programs
begin at 2 p.m. the third Tuesday of
the month. Make ceramic beads or
small sculptures February 20. Cast
paper March 20, and learn how to
make marbleized paper April 17.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Bemis Anime Team (BAT)
Held one Tuesday each month;
all movies start at 3:30 p.m.
• February 13: Yu Yu Hakusho:
Rescue Yukina
• March 13: Basilisk: Scroll of Blood
Drop-in Programs
The last Wednesday of the
month at 3:30 p.m.
• February 28: Soap making
• March 28: Teen writing workshop
(this program will be held 1-4
p.m.)
• April 28: Altered books
Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week is March 4-10.
Enter the Teen Digital Art Contest
and be eligible for a special prize
drawing!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Istari World Percussion
On February 24 at 2 p.m., join a
rhythmic world journey led by musicians Ed Contrearas and Chad Johnson that begins in Africa and travels
to the Caribbean, Brazil and the
Americas. Learn about the origins
of many percussion instruments
including a djeme, doumbek, caxixi,
cajon, the bongos and more!
A Seuss Celebration with
Busker and Me
A birthday celebration honoring Dr. Seuss and one of his most
memorable creations, The Cat in the
Hat, who is turning 50! On March
2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the stars of
the celebration are the hapless clown
Jim Jackson and his amazingly clever
puppet Busker! The dynamic duo
bring a bit of circus fun with juggling, magic and hilarity. Don’t be
surprised by the flying bone, roaring
trash can lion, or the pesky plotting
chimpanzee. The fun continues with
yummy treats, Seuss stories, and
the original Cat in the Hat animated
movie! Call beginning February 15
to reserve a free ticket to this special
after hours show.
Spring Break Activities
On March 27 at 2 p.m., Beaded
Book Buddy Bookmarks, a craft for
reading fans in grades 3-5. Bring
a favorite chapter book to share
with the group and create a beaded
buddy bookmark for it! There will
be snacks, stories, games and a
prize drawing. Call to register, 303795-3961.
On March 28 at 2 p.m., it’s The
Castaways! Tired of all the snow?
The Castaways certainly are and
will be sailing into Bemis for a bit
of spring break fun! These talented
rescue pets—potbellied pigs, amazing birds and daring dogs—share
their special style of comedy, sports
and impersonations. Have you ever
seen a pig play basketball or a parrot
roller skate? Now is your chance! A
family program for all ages; those
under seven must attend with an
adult.
Paws to Read–Presented in cooperation with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) and Denver Pet Partners, children in grades 1-5 can
practice reading with a special doggie pal. Space is limited, so call the library
to register for a 20-minute spot between 10 a.m. and noon February 17 and
March 17.
LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Littleton Historical Museum and the Friends
of the Littleton Library and Museum Present:
Jonathan Leathwood and Richard von Foerster
In concert at the museum
Wednesday, February 28 at 7 p.m.
Join Leathwood and von
Foerster as they
present exciting music with
rhythms and
styles from
countries such
as Cuba, Turkey,
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land and England. The recently formed duo have given programs throughout Colorado. Audiences are very enthusiastic about the unusual combination
and novel repertoire (some composed especially for them).
Arrive early. Due to the popularity of the concert series, unused
tickets will be reassigned to patrons on the waiting list at 7 p.m.
Story Box
For ages infant through 36
months Tuesdays and Wednesdays
at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A 30-minute
session for children and a caring
adult to introduce the joy of rhythm,
rhyme and reading. Space is limited;
free tickets are available one week
in advance.
Story Time
Story Time is for children ages
three through kindergarten Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Thirty minutes
of stories, songs, and activities, with
a puppet show the first week of the
month. No tickets or registration
required.
The Denver Mint: 100 Years of
Gangsters, Gold and Ghosts
Night Tales
A family story time geared to
children three and older, which
parents or caregivers attend with
their child. Includes a combination
of stories, songs, crafts and puppet
shows. On Thursday evenings at
7 p.m.
Join local journalists and authors
Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field for
a Brown Bag Program as they tell the
fascinating history of the Denver Mint.
The program is February 13 from 12–1
p.m. at the Friends Lecture Hall, Littleton
Historical Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St. For
more information call 303-795-3950.
Littleton City Council
Doug Clark
303-798-3594
At Large
Amy Conklin
303-795-5925
At Large
Pat Cronenberger
303-734-8313
District II
Mayor Pro Tem Rebecca Kast
303-730-2639
District IV
City Council Accommodations
The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton
City Council or any city board, commission or public program.
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
at or participate in any such meeting or program.
For any additional information concerning the city’s compliance with the Americans
With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857.
Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www.
littletongov.org.
Tom Mulvey
303-730-7369
District III
John Ostermiller
303-798-9665
At Large
Mayor Jim Taylor
303-795-6161
District I
Littleton Report credits
The Littleton Report is published bi-monthly by the city manager’s office,
2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons.
Jim Woods
City Manager
Kelli Narde
Director of Communications
Cecile Bugh
Executive Secretary
Phil Cortese
Deputy City Manager
Chris Harguth
Public Relations Specialist
Cathy Weaver
Webmaster