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InfOrmingthe Citizens o/Littleton

February 1997 Gity of Littleton

Ground Broken for Southwest Corridor Event marks construction of light ral~ ending a dozen years of planning

The Regional Transportation Dis­trict (RTD) hosted a ceremonial ground breaking January 21 for the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Line, signifying the start of actual construc­

tion. "This event is especially meaningful

as it marks

board of directors [0 get on with this

project and preseot a united front as

we go to Congress for the annual ap­propriation," Reynolds said.

In May, 1996, RTD signed a Full Funding Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration for the South-

westCorri­the culmi­

nation of a dozen years of studies, planning and prepa­

ration. No longeristhis light rail ex­tension

merely on

the books. Today we begin acmai construc­

tion of the Southwest Corridor, ..

said RTD C hairm an Ben Klein.

Littleton MayorDen-

RTD Bo:ud Member Rolx:n Tonsing(/eft) .md Liu/clOn M.'Iyor Den­nis Rcynolds ne.u the if1fersccliol1 of S:lIlt:1 Fe mul Ev,1ns for lhe groundbrc''Iking oft/I(: Southwcst Corridor Light /t'll/line.

dor. RTD was one of only SIX

transit agencies in the coun­

try selected to enter into such an impor­tant agree­men t ,

which rec­ognized that the Southwest Corridor is a very vi­a b I e

project and IS neces-sary for providing

nis Reynolds reiterated that point in his remarks. "The Littleton City Coun­cil and the citizens of Littleton have invested a great deal in this project a lready, including paying for the right­of-way when the railroad depression was built in 1988. h's time for the new

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congestion relief and mobility options. "The Southwest Corridor has over­

come political obstacles that would have killed most public works projects," added RTD Board Member Robert Tonsing. ''As recently as two years ago, new members of the RTD Board very

Traffic Calming Devices .............. pg. 2 Historic Preservation Funds ........ pg. 3 Library Centennial Events .......... pg. 4 1997 Tree Planting Application .. pg. 5 D.A.R.E. Graduates ..................... pg. 6 New Museum Exhibits ................ pg. 8

nearly sropped the federal funding process butthanks ro an incredible show of support from Littleron, Englewood, Sheridan and Denver, as well as may­ors, council members, and citizens from

$178 million and includes previous expenditures of$20.l million for previ­ous right-of-way purchase, grade-sepa­ration (overpass and underpass improve­ments), and the maintenance/s[Qragei

throughout the district, the fed­eral funding process contin­ued. The future looks equally challenging but the prospects are very good for us ro bring some of our tax dollars backfrom Wash-ington, D.C. for

repair facility.The Southwest Corri­dor Light Rail Line is 8.7 miles and will be double-tracked with five new sta­tions, two in Littleton. Being grade-separated, the line will offer travel time sav-Thisbackhocscoopsthcfirstmoundofdincommencing

construction oftigllt mil to Littleton. ings an d Im ­

proved safety. By the year 2015, rush­hourauromobiletrips from MineralAve. to the 16th St. Mall arc projected to take 51 minutes. In contrast, the same trip on the Southwest Corridor will take only 25 minutes. Opening day will take place in 2000.

the benefit of Littleton and other south-west corridor communities," Tonsing said.

Construction of the Southwest Cor­ridor is budgeted at $142.5 million in 1995 dollars. In year of expenditure dollars, the project is expected to cost

Police Department Seeks Grant The city counci l has given its ap­

proval for Police Chief Gary Maas to apply for a grant for six more police of­ficers. The grant from the U.S. Depart­ment of}ustice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, would pay for slightly more than one-half of the officers sa laries for three years. The of­ficers wou ld be assigned to each of Littleton's five patrol districts and the sixth officer would work with the Heri­tage High School neighborhood.

City or Littleton 2255 West Berry Ave. Littleton, CO 80165

The additional officers would allow the department to create a department wide community policing approach. The officers will work closely with resi­dents, neighborhood groups and the business community on crime and local neighborhood issues. The community policing concept is in keeping with the city council's direction to continue to strengthen Littleton's neighborhoods and keep {he city's crime rate one ofthe lowest in the grea ter Denver area.

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Year of Construction for City and Public Schools

Little's Creek Flume Gate

Most people know by now that some of the most significant road construction in the city's history is taking place on major arterials in 1997. Citizens can ex­pect increased activity in their neighbor­hoods too as the Littleton Public School (LPS) district embarks upon a $44.3 million program to accomplish major upgrades to schools.

In November, 1995,63 percent of dis­trict voters a pproved the package of reno­

vations, additions and improvement to

24 LPS schools and two additional dis­trict buildings.

The bond program has been sched­uled over a three-year period. Year onc included $2.3 million in projects, many of which had been previously designed and were ready [0 be implemented. Year two (1997) will include $35 million in projects, which represents the main thrust of the bond program; and year three will expend remaining funds plus interest earnings.

Projects for 1997 have been designed and approved. Construction documents are 95 percent complete (as of Jan.) and

bids will be finalized in February and March. Some outdoor construction ac­tivity will commence in late March, with significant construction work beginning soon thereafter and most of the internal

work occuring from June 7 through August 3 1, 1997. T hat means $35 mil­lion in improvements will be completed at 26 sites in five months.

When school opens September 8, the following building enhancements will be in place: • 17 schools will have air conditioning for the first time in all classrooms, mc­dia ccnters and offices. • 7 schools will have their media cen­ters/libraries enlarged, renovated or re­located. • 24 additional classrooms will be built at 12 schools. • Roof repair and/or replacement will occur at approximately 18 sites. • Electrical upgrades, providing power for new technology and air condition­ing will be provided at 20 schools. • 30 percent of the windows in the district's schools will be replaced with double-pane, energy-efficient windows. • Office and teacher workroom renova­tions will occur at ten schools. • Boilers and furnaces wi,ll be replaced at ten of the older schools in the district.

Further details on spedfic construc­tion activity will be provided in future issues of the Littlecon Report. For fur­ther information, contact LPS at 347-3322.

The Little's Creekdrainageway is car­ried over the rail road depression in a large concrete flume. On the west side of the depression, the stream cas~ cades down a large "stairstep" type drop-struc­ture. These structures are visible just east of South Prince Street,and south of West Alamo Avenue. The flume had become a popular spot for vandals to paint g raffiti. Concern also arose that someone may become trapped

in the flume during a storm runoff event and possibly be washed over the drop structure,

To address these issues, the city contracted with Split Rail Fenc e Com­pany to install c hain link fence gate pan­els over the in­let of the flume. These gates will prevent

unathorized entry into the flume, but still allow drainageway maintenance to occur. Installation of the gates cost $3,070.

Traffic Calming Devices Debut As a result of the recent surge in traf­

fic volumes on the city's major arterials, residents have expressed their concerns to city staff that the "neighborhood qual­ity" of the local streets may be deterio~ rating. To address these concerns, the

ducing the speed on streets. However, before speed humps can be installed on a residential street, the street must meet volume (at least 500 but no more than 3,000 cars per day) and speed (thirty per­cent exceeding the posted speed limit by

at least

five iiip/i) require ­ments.

Addi ­t ion a I traffic

Little's Creek Drainage Project

city is

study­ing the imple ­menta ­tion of "traffic calm -ing mea -sures to restore

calming measures being

Little's Creek is the drainageway that was named after the city's founder, Rich­ard Little. Over the years, the stream has subjected adjacent properties to flooding from South Bemis Street downstream to the South Platte River. In 1997, design has begun on improvements for that area from South Broadway downstream to South Elati Street.

A public meeting was held January 27 at Euclid Middle School to obtain input from the adjacent neighborhood. Many issues were raised. Aesthetics and the effect of the drainage on the environ­ment will be looked at. Little's Creek flows down the middle of West Sterne Parkway. Any drainage improvements will have effects on streets and vehicle,

consid­bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Little's Creek Park could also be impacted by construction. The city will now begin workon design of this project and incor­porate these neighborhood concerns into the plan. Other neighborhood meetings are planned as the design evolves.

a bit of TralliccalmingdevicebeingtesredonSouchLupineSc£eec. ered by Littleton

The work is being done in coopera­tion with the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and Arapahoe County to ensurea design is prepared to address issues in the entire watershed. Itis hoped design can be completed in 1997 and construction started by the end of the year.

Questions about the project can be directed to the engineering and utilities division at 795-3865.

neigh -borhood quality to residential streets that may have become high-speed routes.

The basic goal of traffic calming is to help minimize the negative effect ve­hicles may have on streets by installing devices that help achieve slower speeds which improves the real and perceived safety for pedestrians, Among the mea­sures used to accomplish this goal are speed humps, which Littleton has been using for a number of years as traffic calming devices.

Speed humps, when used in a series, have been proven to be effective in re-

Littleton City Council

are traffic circles, chicanes, and neckdowns which are devices constructed within the street that help to slow traffic by forcing ve­hicles to travel from one side of the street to the other. By eliminating the "straight shot" appearance of streets, planners hope they can change the driving behav­ior of the motorist.

The Littleton traffic engineering staff is currently developing criteria for the inclusion of these devices, as wel l as many others, as traffic calming measures. If you have questions, please direct them to Craig Faessler at 795-3863.

Doug C lark Pat Cronenberger La nce Foreman Deborah Foster Rebecca KaSt Dennis Reynolds Susan M. Thornton 2454 Houstoun Wari ng 5796 S. Lakeview St. 911 W. Kettle Ave. Mayor Pro Tern 1940 W. Arapahoe Rd. Mayor 474 W. Easter Ave.

797-6002 798-4708 797-6330 5243 S. Newton St. 730-2639 801 Shadycroft Lane 798-0844 DimictlV District II District III 798-8805 At-Large 798-2129 At-Large

District I At-Large

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Leadership Retreat Focuses on Future of Littleton by CounClJ Member Susan Thornton

Like it or not, change is coming. But what will be its impact on Littleton? Will we be a community in decline? Or

will we be a thriving community, noted for strong neighborhoods where people of all ages feel connected, safe and welcome; for outs£anding parks, trails, wildlife and open spaces; and for excellent schools and responsive, efficient government services? In short, will Littleton be able to retain all of its special attributes - and become even better?

January 17-19, more than 50 citizens representing diverse groups in the greater Littleton area came together at the YMCA camp in Estes Park to learn about future trends and discuss ways to ensure that Littleton remains a healthy, vibrant commu­nity.

People representing recreation and open space, business and banking, programs for seniors and youth, education, the arts, historic preservation and city and county government were all in attendance as keynote speaker and DU Professor Carl Larsen described collaborative leadership. The time for top-down leadership is past, he said; people must come together to discuss issues and make decisions that influence their future.

Participants heard a number of speakers during the weekend-long retreat. Speak­ers who spoke about emerging trends in Littleton were: • Tim Sheesley, regional economist with the Denver Regional Council of Govern­ments, who described demographic trends for the Littleton area, • Colin Conway, principal of Centennial Elementary School, who spoke about the changes seen in the circumstances and needs of children at Centennial and other Littleton schools, and • Jean Glynn, co-founder of the Littleton Area Youth Council, who described the assets young people need from the community if they are to grow into healthy, responsible adults.

Three speakers described "new urbanism," land use that mixes single-family and multi-family housing with retail shops, centers on development around parks and

common areas, and is pedestrian-friendly. They were: • William Vitek, ofEDAV{, a Fort Collins company involved in planning numerous projects, including Coors Field, • Mick Richardson, president of Richardson Homes, who discussed design deci­sions and the way they are made in communities like Littleton, and • Kiki Wallace, who is heading an innovative mixed-use development in Longmont.

Three other speakers described projects that might be of interest to Littleton: • Diane Hogerty, director of the Community Foundation Serving Northern Colo­rado, who described community foundations and how they can be a source of fund raising and grants for community projects, • Robert Matatall, urban planner for the City of Boulder, who described the Breckenridge Riverwalk, which he helped plan and design, and • Michael Briand, di rector of the Community Self-Leadership Project at Arapahoe Community College, who described two models used to involve citizens from all walks oflife in discussions about issues facing their community.

After hearing from these speakers, participants broke into small groups to talk about what they had learned and discuss ideas they found interesting. The retreat ended with participants volunteering to explore a number of projects, including the establishment of a community foundation for Littleton, the use of school buildings as centers where multiple services could be provided, the establishment of a congress of neighborhoods to promote community-wide communication, and the develop­ment of a plan for the river corridor and downtown Littleton.

The nonprofit Littleton Leadership Retreat, which is run completely by volun­teers, was begun morc than 20 years ago to give the people of Lin let on an annual forum to discuss issues important to the community. If you would like to be involved in future retreats or would like more information about the 1997 retreat, contact Michael Briand at 797-5931.

Street Closing WindermeteStreet between 'filfts Avenue.'and Belleview Avenue will be closed to

through traffiofrom January 30,1997 until mid June. Littleton contractor, ~ndall & J'llake, Inc; closed the .. reetJanuary 30to complete

phase I of the Colorado Department of Transportation' s $2.4 million expansion of Windermere Street: The project will be ~omplete in October:Irjnvolve, raisi,ng'the I road 15 teet to alleVIate a lowwater crosslOgand COfist):u.ctlOg'a bndge over BIg Dry Creek and adding sidewalks, eurb and guner.

Aecess will be available for businesses in thrvicinity. All businesses to the south of J'lig Dry Creek can acce$.~ Windermere from Bellevie\\\ businesses to the north can obtain access by taking Navajo to Tufts. ~ndall I< Blake, IlIe, h .. set up all information Hne, 730~4515, to keep the public

notified on street closures.

New Economy Program Accepting Applications

The Businessllndustry Affairs De­partment is now accepting applications for the New Economy Program. Busi­nesses enrolling are eligible for any or all of the following services:

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• • •

Community information and demographics Business start-up kit Business plan Internet training, home pages Mailing lists oflocal residents,

• • • • •

businesses or home businesses New Economy tools Locating buildings or sites Sources of financing Customized business research Focus groups of customers

To enroll, note your area of interest, and give Chris, Betsyor Stephanie a call at 795-3749 to discuss your business needs.

Preservation Funds Available The City of Littleton and the Second

Century Fund have received a $60,000 grant from the State Historical Fund for the restoration of historic downtown buildings. The Second Century Fund (SCF) is a local nonprofit group formed in 1990 to preserve and restore down­town Littleton buildings. Since the State Historical Fund began dispersing gam­bling revenues in 1993, the city and the SCF have been awarded seven grants totaling $205,250. Major building resto­rations funded in part by these grants include the Columbine Mill at 5798 South Rapp Street, the Coors Buildingat 2489WestMainStreetand the Batsche1et

Building at 2569 West Main Street. The new grant includes $30,000 for

the establishment of a no-imerest re­volving loan program and $30,000 for direct subgrants to building owners. The subgrants require an owner cash match equal or greater to the grant amount. Funds must be spent on exterior restora­tion or preservation of buildings that have a local historic landmark designa­tion. The grant conditions require that a minimum of four restoration projects be completed by June, 1998. For infor­mation on these programs, contact David Flaig at 795-3766.

l)ovvntovvn Sidevvalk Design Nears Completion

After a series of three public meetings, landscape architect Doug Rockne has completed a preliminary Master Plan for the Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project. After a final review by city coun­cil, downtown retail expert Robert Gibbs, and local merchants, the design team will begin construction drawings for the first phase of this project. $235,294 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds are committed for the 1997 con­struction phase.

At the November 26, December 18, and January 8 public meetings, down­town merchants, residents, and property owners worked closely with Rockne as the design progressed from a series of con­cepts to a detailed Master Plan. The

plan includes new concrete sidewalks, street furniture, trees, tree grates, and an irrigation system. The sidewalk will be extended into the parking lane in front of the Town Hall Arts Center, creating a plaza in front of this downtown land­mark. The sidewalks will also be wid­ened at intersections to slow traffic while decreasing the distance pedestrians must travel in order to cross Main Street. Benches, newspaper vending machines and large flower planters will be clus­tered at intersections. The project goal is a clean, simple design that unifies our unique Main Street while enhancing the experience of downtown pedestri­ans, shoppers and motorists.

A concractorworkingfOrth·cSouth Suburban Park and Recreation District has been dredging

theLeeGulchPondjusteastoFSouth WindermereSt.reet. Thisprojectwdlimprovc waterquality

and wildlife babitatby removingseveral kel oFsilt from tbe bOltom oFtbe pond.

The Littleton Report

First Littleton Library Opened 100 Years Ago

The idea for a library in Littleton was sparked by a fire. In 1892, the Litdeton Hose Company, a group of volunteer firefighters, put out a train wreck blaze and received a $200 cashgiftof apprecia­tion from the Santa Fe Railway. The Hose Company purchased books with the money and offered $50 to any inter­ested group of citizens who would un­dertakethc formation of a library. A local commirteewas formed which ca lled upon the citizens of Littleton for donations of books and suggested titles for a public library. Aloan of SO books and agiftof20 morc was received from the Denver Pub­lic Library.

The first Littleton library was set u p in the Gi lbert and Martin drugscoce on Main Street. A bookcase was pur­chased for the

library and the local druggist, Mr. Marcin, was 10 charge.

Many dona­tions were re­ceived from Littleton resi-

EdwinA. Bemis,Aug. 10, 1964

dents and the titles were printed in the Littleton Independent. ltwas announced in the Independent on March 5, 1897 that the Littleton Public Library was "ready for the usc of the people of Littleton, with nearly 275 books."

In a short time, the library became too large for the drugstore and was moved to several other locations, including the new town hal l building. Overtheyears,many benefits were held for the purpose of raising money to buy books or furnish­ings for the li brary, often under the aus­pices of the Littleton Woman's C lub. The Woman's Club sponsored several teas, dances, dramatic performances and musical events featuring local children. The care and management of the library was given to the Woman's C lub in 1899. By 190 I , the library was circulating 100 books per week and several popular magazine titles had been added to the collection. Areading room was app roved for the use of the library in the town hall

in May of 1901. In 1914, the town council expressed a

growing interes t in construccion of a library building. Application fora grant was made to the Andrew Carnegie Foun­dation which approved an appropria­tion of $8,000 for construction. Jule Jacques Benedict was hired as architect and the "Carnegie Library" opened in a loca tion atthewestend of Main Street in August, 1917. The library's first full­time librarian was hired, a Miss Char­lotte Franklin of Silverton. Circulation at the new library quickly rose to 1,100 books per month.

The Carnegie Library was heavi ly used by local residents, and by 1962, it

had become apparent that the col­lection had outgrown the facility. It was decided that the best course of ac­tion would be to build a new facility

w hi e h would serve as a center of community

cultural activity as well as a library. Ar­

chitect Eugene Sternberg was hired to design a building which would reflect this concept. The new bui lding at 60 14 S. Datura St. was dedicated in October of1965 and named in honoroflongtime Littleton newspaper publisher Edwin A. Bemis. Its design incorporated an art gallery and community meeting rooms, as well as the reading areas. In 1982, a $1. 1 million addition was built, increas­ing the original capacity of 60,000 vol­umes to more than 150,000.

The Bemis Public Library continues to serve as a center for community activi­ties, research and popular reading. It has introduced new technology to the community by offering free computer workstations with Internet and CD­ROM access, as well as computer train­ing classes. Library renovation which will take place over the next three years will prepare the library for users in the 21st century.

Western Welcome Week News Cindy Hathaway, chairperson for the 69th annual Western

Welcome Week celebration, has announced that March 20 is the deadline for events to be listed in the WWW sched ule of events brochure. This year's celebration will be August 8-17, and Festival Day in downtown Littleton will be on Saturday, August 16.

Non-profit groups, businesses and other organizations who would like to sponsor a fund raising or promotional event are invited to attend meetings on February 20 and March 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at Bank One, 5734 S. Prince St.

Non-profit groups arc asked to pay $65 to help defray the cost of printing 80,000 brochures.

Applications are also available for the Western Welcome Week 38th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, August 16. A 101 x lOt booth is $90 and may be shared by two artisans. All work must be the original work of the artists.

For more information contact C indy Hathaway at 797-5774.

Library Celebrates Centennial The staff at the Bemis Public Library has planned a va ri ety of events during 1997

to celebrate the 1 DOth anniversary of public library service in Littleton- and you're all invited! .

Wednesday, March 5: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 10:30 a.m:-12 noon 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.

2 p.m.-3 p.m.

3 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.-8:IS p.m.

Cake and punch in the meeting room lobby Dan Brickley at the piano 1930's Radio Show performed by "Sneak Pre­view" singing group. This group has received rave reviews at local festivals! Colorado 100 ~arsAgoJ slide show and ta lk by author Robert Brown. Brown will a lso give a tribute to Ed Bemis. "Sneak Preview" sings popular songs from different decades Harpist Derek Wolfin the meeting room lobby Arapahoe High School singers Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers presents awards to the "Library of the Future" contest winners. Rivers wi ll also ta lk about his love of reading and what he thinks libraries will be like in 2097.

8:15 p.m.-9 p.m. Heritage High School jazz musicians Saturday, June 21: Enjoy an old-fashioned outdoor festival at the library! Activi­

ties will include hot air ba lloon rides, performing farm pigs, pony rides, a baseball game played by teams from the Colorado Vintage Baseball Association, puppet shows, the Golden Eagle Band, and other enterta inment th roughout the day. In the evening, the Young Voices of Colorado will perform with Heather McNeil in a

program of singing and stor ytelling.

Golf Course Expansion

An additional nine-hole executive golf

course is being built at the Centennial Golf and Tennis Center at Federal and

Bowles. The new course is located on approxi­

mately 50 acres bordered by the South

Platte River and Mary Carter Greenway Trail, BowlesAvenue,a residential neigh­borhood and the Columbine Country Club. The property was purchased in 1992 for $600,000 with funds from a voter approved general obligation bond issue in 1990.

Golf Course Architect Dick Phelps was awarded the contract to design the course. Phelps also designed the original nine holes at Centennial.

New Mini Golf Course A new miniature golf course is set to

open at Cornrnerstone Park in March, 1997 . .

The theme of the course is based on Colorado history and geography. Golf­ers will be able to play through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River,

putt across a rail trestle, avoid several water traps and even view some fossi ls or spot Big Horn Sheep.

The two 18-hole golf courses are ADA accessible. Call 734-1 083 in March for reservations.

City of Littleton Notes I lfQ!.t$ing Rehab Loao$"l'he,Housing Rehab Pro~bas six I percent intetest loans available toqualiljling hnme()wners for a ·1 variety of home repairs. Please call the program coordinator fur

details at 794-9608.

91 J Education Program for Senjors~ Ideal for senior centers, dub meetings or 3sSi$ted living associations. <;aU Casey at 795-3812 for more information.

Feb.rmuy Littletoo $bo",.·'I:'his month viewelll<;xplQr~ .. South Suburban P,,*~nd Ret:reatiOD District's two new:golfcourses; historietestE)ration projects iodowntown Littleton; and the Second Century l'und'seffortto have downtown Littleton declared a national historic district.

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City Getting New Bike Path As soon as weather conditions per­

mit, construction of a new bike path aesigned to provide recreational access to metro area bike paths is scheduled to

begin. The 10' wide Big Dry Creek Bike

Path, which will run from Progress Park at Belleview Avenue to Windermere Street through the City of Englewood's BeUeview Park, will cost approximately $417,000 to complete.

The new bike path is designed to safely accomodate bicycle speeds 0[20 mph. The construction wi ll include a

prefabricated steel bridge that will ex­tend across Big Dry Creek. Ultimately, the goal is a bike path that will provide a bike commuccr alternative connecting the South Platte River bike path CO the Highlinc Canal Trail.

An additonal section of the bike path, stretching from Windermere [0 the South Platte River, will be designed and the right-of-way purchased sometime in 1997. Construction of this segment of the Big Dry Creek Path will occur when fund raisingefTofts are completed.

1997 Tree Planting Program The city's Tree Planting Program for

1997 will feature seven species of trees available to all property owners. On Sat­urday, April 12, the city's Tree Commit­tee will distribute 200 bare root and con­tainer grown trees for planting through­out the city. Program participants will pay $20 per tree with the city absorbing the balance of the purchase price.

The trees wi ll be bare root or in five to

ten gallon containers, depending upon the species selected. The trees will ini­tially be six to twelve feet in height, with mature heights 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 two trees pcr property. Additional trees may be available depending upon the re­sponse to the program. School PTOs and homeowners associations are en­couraged to apply. The trees must be planted within the City of Littleton.

Participants must make arrangements to pick up and plant their own trees; de­tailed instructions will be provided. Vol­umeers will plant trees for those who are physically unable. The trees must be picked up on April 12 between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Littleton Center at 2255 West Berry Avenue.

The large shade trees require a mini­mum 30' by 30' clear area to grow. They cannot be planted within 20' measured horizomaliy of any overhead utility lines. Two types of smaller ornamental trees are offered for planting in tight spaces or un­der utility lines.

Interested citizens should fill out the application form and return it with a check payable to the City of Littleton. These trees are available on a first-come first-serve basis, with a March I applica­tion deadline. Please call 795-3766 for more information.

r------------------------, 1997 CITY OF LITILETON TREE PROGRAM APPLICATION

NAME' PHONE'

ADDRESS'

ZIPeODE'

QUANTITY OF TREES REQUESTED (1 or 2): __ Enclose check payable to City ofLittJeton: $20 per tree.

D I would like additional trees if available (Quantity:_).

D J can help pick up and deliver trees in my neighborhood on April 12.

D I can help plant trees for others.

o I am requesting help in planting my tree(s).

TREE SPEClES M.tu~ beigbt M.tu~ spread

SHADE TREES

Autumn Purple Ash (bare root) 40-60' 30-40'

Norway Maple (bare root) 40-50' 30-40'

Hackberry (container) 40-60' 30-35'

English Oak (container) 4()'60' 30-40'

Northern Red Oak (container) 40-50' 30-35'

SMALL ORNAMENTAL TREES

Golden Raintree (bare root) yeUow 20-25' 20-25' flowers, lantern~like seedpods

Newport Plum (bare root) purple 15-20' 15-20' l~v~,prnocflo~~,frWtl~

borne

work

FaD Color

purple/red

yenow

yellow

yellowlbrown

red

yellow

red

SPECIES REQUEST TREE #1 (species) TREE #2 (species) Additional trees if available

1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

SEND APPLICA nON AND CHECK TO: Tree Program/City of Littleton 2255 West Berry Avenue Littleton, CO 80165

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N.E. Neighborhood Cleanup Day The city, through the cooperation of

local businesses and others is sponsor­ing a cleanup day Saturday, May 10, 1997. The boundaries of our target area include: Winderemere on the west, Littleton Blvd. on the south, and the city limits on the north "and east (roughly Prentice and Clarkson). Activities will

include painting, minor trimming, rub-

bish removal, and general cleaning. If you or someone you know has a house or vacant lot which needs minor out­side repairs or yard cleanup,let us knOw. If you live or own a business in the area and are interested in donating supplies, funds or your time, we could sure use your help! Please call 795-3755 for in­formation or to volunteer.

South Suburban Matching Grants The Board of Directors of South Sub­

urban Park and Recreation District has allocated $ 10,000 to its annual Match­ing Gifts Program, providing a method for neighborhoods, homeowner associa­tions, sports groups, businesses, clubs and other community organizations and in­dividuals to work with the district on the development and improvement of district parks, trails, facilities and programs.

This program allows donated funds to be matched with district funds, resulting in double the money spent on the project of interest [Q the eligible

applicants. In the past such funds have helped upgrade computers at the senior center, the sodding of goal box areas at park fields, and the provision oHour park benches on the High Line Canal Trail. In 1996 alone, 16 trees were planted along trails to buffer residential proper­ties.

Applications may be picked up at the South Suburban Administrative Office, 6631 South University Blvd. Contact Karen Bay at 795-5131 with any ques­tions.

FCC Upholds TCl's Rate Increase The Federal Communications Com­

mission (FCC) ruled January 16 that Tel's $2.88 rate increase effective in June of 1996 was reasonable. The City of Littleton, as a member of the Greater MetroCableConsortium (GMCC) filed a complaint with the FCC in November after receivingsubscribercomplaints that the increase was not justified.

The Communications Act of 1996 and the Cable Television Consumer

Protection and CompetitionActof1992 require the FCC to review cable rates when a va lid complaint is filed by a subscriber or a local franchising author­ity, in this case the City of Littleton.

In conjunction with the GMCC, the city will continue to monitor cable tele · vision rates. It is anticipated that TCI will implement another rate increase in June, 1997.

Neighborhood Meetings and Council Breakfasts Scheduled

Mark your ca lendar for the February and March Neighborhood Meetingsand breakfasts with the Littleton City Coun­ci l.

Residents of District I in the northwest area of the city are invited to the Febru­ary Neighborhood Meeting. Hosted by Mayor Pro Tern Deborah Foster, the lo­cation will be announced in a mailing to residents.

The February breakfast with the LittIewn City Council is for businesses in the vicinity of the Santa Fc/Belleview interchange reconstruction. That meet­ing will be held on February 27. The host is Council Member Susan

Thornton. In March, residents of the Highland

Vista Village and Fremont neighbor­hoods can visit with city council at the neighborhood meeting on the 25th. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and the location is LO be announced. Council Member Susan Thornwn is the host.

The March breakfast with citycouncil is open w all homeowners association presidents and vice presidents. The host is Council Member Doug Clark. City counci l breakfasts are held in the com­munity room of the Linlcton Center and start at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are re­q uired forthe breakfasts. Call 795-3857.

Help For First-Time Home Buyers Have rising housing costs and the up­

from cash requirements priced you out of the dream of home ownership? The ArapahoeCounty HousingAuthority and Colorado National Bank have teamed up to offer a new program which can make that dream a reality.

Applicants must have lived or worked full-time for at least the past year in un­incorporated Arapahoe County, Englewood, Glendale, Littleton, Sheridan or DeerTrail. Income guide-

lines are in effect and you must have a minimum of S I ,000 for down payment and closing costs. You must not have owned a home during the past three years. Exceptions for displaced home­makers, single parents who owned a home wh~le married, or mobile home owners may be considered.

For further information, call theArapa­hoe County Housing Authority at 730-3841.

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Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L. T.) Community Action Survey

The Liuleton Police Department has joined with the Arapahoe Coumy Sheriff's Office and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in a "Triad," They all have agreed to work lOgether to reduce (he crim inal victimization of older ci ti­zens and enhance the delivery oflaw enforcement services to Littleton's seniors.

The TriacllS.A.L.T. provides the opportunity for rhe exchange of information be­tween lawenforcemcnr and senior citizens. It focuses on reducing unwarramed fear of crime and improving the quality of life for seniors.

We need your help to assist us in taking positive steps to improve rhe quality oflife in our community. Please answer each question by placing a check in the column

that best describes your views. This survey will be combined with mhers throughout

Arapahoe County. To what extent do each of the following affect your life?

r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - V c;YLitt]e-'" ~ Major Concern Minor Concern Concern I

1. Going out after dark? I 2. Recognizing fraud o r con artists? I 3. Vanda lism in the neighborhood?

4. Robbery (i.e. purse snatching)?

5. Burglary (i.e. home invasion)?

6. Your rights as a tenant?

7. Telephone solicitations?

8. Vendors knocking at the door?

9. Problems with animals?

10. Lack of public tra nsportation ?

11. Traffic problems?

12. Sense of personal isolation?

13. Neglect by family or friends? '

14. Abus ive relationsh ips?

15. E xploitation by caregivers?

16. Other concerns?

Some suggested improvements in this community include the following. Would

these changes/additions improve ¥21U life?

Very Much To Some Degree Very Lillie

1. Street lighting improvements?

2. Neighborhood Watch program?

3. Home security suggestions by police?

4. Home owners/tenants assoc.?

5. Daily reassurance phone ca lls?

6. Vial of life (living will, etc .. )

7. Your rights as a tenant?

Do you know when you should ca ll your law enforcement agency? Yes __ No __

Would you immediately ca ll 911 if you felt there was danger? Yes No

If no, why? Don't want to bother law enforcement?

__ Afraid rhe perpetrator will seek revenge?

__ Concerned because the perpetrator is someone you know?

Would you feet morc encouraged to contact law enforcement concerning sus­

pecred crime activity in your neighborhood if you knew that you could remain

anonymous? Yes __ No __

Do you feel your neighborhood is a high risk area for crime and/or drug activity? fu ~ .

-- --Sex: Male_Female_ Age: 50-65_ 66-75_ 76 & over_

Please li st any other concerns you might have:

L _ ________ _____ _______ ___ ~

Mail or drop off at:

FAX: 795-3705

Littleton Policc Department

Crime Prevention U nit

2255 West Berry Ave.

Littleton, CO 80165

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'It£. Graduates 1).1. Congratulations!

Wilt Whitman EIcmm.!..aI>: .Mci....Beylaqlla 5t1Lgra..ck Alnber Barkley Jessica Bolen Ali Bo[e Briana Callen Joshua Elliott Adam Esses Sara Farmer Myles Fresquez ~reu Glasgow Joel Hammond Carrie Hendricks Jill Henry Jenny Hogan Madison Lamare Katharina Maas Raymon Nickle Joseph Orrino Elyse Pawlowski Megan Risley Brian Sabey Robby Schnepfe Stephen Silbermann Megan Swanson Manoj Vanavan Laura Wilhelm Anne Wi lliamson Mrs Oberg 5th grade

Jessica Baines Luke Bouts Jenny Bowser Angelina Cabrera Joshua Davis Christina D'Aquisco Preston Ellis Melanie Elson Alexis Fearn Rhea Horva[h Sarah Jacobs Steven King Eric Martin Devan Mi[chell Liza Mumby Dierdra Olin Cissy Pierce Mauhew Piuman Stephanie Roepke Samuel Schnidtlein H eather Thompson Marisa Sitzmann Kyle West Matt West Michael Zinsmaster Mrs Sbllkts 5th grade Kyle Ayervais Jimmy Brown Loreta Cel is Lucy Conklin Ryan Cumley Alisha Davis Tauer Ducharm Jessie Fashing Michae l Forsythe Richard Guzman Aaron Hale Kacie Holden David Holt John Howard David Macumber Jeffrey Rickard Shane Roberrs Ariel Romero Ka[hleen Schauer Brianna Shippy Kyle Swnislawski Danielle Stecker Jessica Stiles Amanda Tolle Patrick Tynan St...Ma.c>:'s E!emeotar¥ Mrs I oyett SA

Nick Acosta

Bridget Anderson Albertina Atienza Jennifer Barone Annie Birkel Casey Clement Stefan Compton Molly Costigan Amanda Cross Evan Fraser Patrick Harris Paul Jackson Helen Jennen Gretchen Ki;lg Breanne Lengerich Michael Leone Kyle Lung Jacalyn Maris John Newland Brett Rauzi Larissa Riker Joseph Rouse Megan Steighner Stephanie Szczech Kyle Taggart Mrs Brothersoo 5B

Joe Bernatchez John Buckner Amanda Crnkovich Kolleen Davis Andrew Deth loff Stephanie Dugdale Donny Ga llegos Crys[al Golesh Samantha Gonzales Ryan Hulick Dana Jakclich Kimberly Johnson Elizabeth Kelly Jason Kennedy Maggie McNamara Paul Miller Joey O'Callaghan Courtney Rahrig Katie Sabin Luke Shimoda An na Spiessbach Edward Vivirski Pauie Zazenski Janessa Brown-Stonbraker Mrs Heale)'i Mrs I IIzieui 5C

Allison Biesterfelt Steven Carroll Christine Cecilione Sean Diaz Erik Gustafson Elise Guzman Chris Hauber Molly Hoppe Dane Karras Sarah Jean Kel ler Drew Laurens John Mauhews Ka[ie Maxfield Aaron Mejia Quynh-Anh Nguyen Kelsey Nida Darius Pirzadeh Madeline Puster Kat ie Schufreider Maureen Steiert Shaona Wankum Juli e Weis Collier Wright Dan Zeller .D.anw.ul\unyQU Elemcota.cy Mrs Bllny..o.o...2Ih-gr,.a..ru;. Emily Davis Malerie Facer Melissa Goman Becky Hilton Terra Hukill Sara Jones

Anna Keegan Allison Meyer Madelon Wine Munee r Barkntullah Cal Douglas Joey Russell Keith Smith Ben Zeck Mrs. Ostermj ller 5th Gr;!CI<:

Sa ra Arnold Ka[ie Brennan Jessica Brown Lyndsay Delbaugh Bryanna Dillon Liz Ferguson Tonya Hill Teddy H odgkin Kimberly McAr[hur Kelsey Montague Brandy Olson Jenny Pennington Amy Prucha Aimee Thomson Zach Charney Brad Doner Adam Eastridge David Gerig Eric Hackw Andy Hammerlund Travis Haninger Ben Horn ick Kenny Hough Atul Meh[a Brian Phipps Sleven Reger James Sloan Rick Stogsdi ll Carson Summers Mr Opsa hl. S .. b grade Sarah Campbell Caitlin Cannon Megan Jes ke Jillian Jones Diana Merrick Shannon Mullervy Larissa Spear Andrea Vella Alex Canales Dane Comstock Nick Dennis Blake Evans Alex Iturerria Josh Murphy Ms CODDQlly,..21h..gruk Libby AhrooD Jessica Argo Kelsey Blair Kalie Caschene Jadyn Fenske Greer Gonerka Caitie Hannan Moriah Jorgensen Alexis Rife Ashley Robinson Mia Snapp Angela Stevens Frinza Yaqoob Dashiell Benison John Daly Scott Dreger Luke Edwards Nathan Ence David Fritz Dus[in Kunkel Danny Latham Jesse Lenon Jeremy Nelson Colin O'Connell Tyler Okorcn Daniel Schlereth MatthewTak Robby Van Nancr Nathan Zappas

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Fire Department Offering Public Education Programs

The Littleton Fife Department wi ll be happy to teach classes or provide [Ours to

meet your needs. Some of the classes that we provide are:

• Fife safelY and survival for the schools • Non-certification first aid classes • NOIl-ccnificarion CPR classes (mini­mum of 6 peoplelmaxirnumofl6 people) • Non-certification CPR refresher classes (min imum of6 people/maximum of 16 people) • Fire safety and prevention classes • Roles and duties of firefighters/para­medics • Fife ext inguisher training • Careers in the fire service

• Individual juvenile intervention for firescacrs • Fife station tours • Characterization tcam fire safety pup­pet show

In order to schedule a class or tour cO ntact rhe Littlcmn Firc Departmenc at 795-3800. Requests for classes and tours should be sched uled between the first and 20th of the month prior to the re­quested date, in order to be added to the calenda r for the next month.

Puppet shows, juvenile counseling sessions and district wide school presen­tations must be scheduled through the public education specialist at 795-370 I.

Youth Intervention Program For Juvenile Firesetters

Children often view fire as a mystery. What often begins as natural curiosity, or an exploration of the unknown, ends in tragedy. Ch ildren don't realize that fire is FAST, HOT, DARK, and DEADLY

According to the United States Fire

Administration: ·4,000 Americans die in fire each year. • 60,000 Americans are injured by fire each year.

Child fireseners arc often not given appropriate guidance by parents or teachers. Consequently, they repeat their firesening behavior.

The Littleton Fire Department has developed a Youth Incervenrion Pro­gram which isan excellemstartingpoint to ed ucate and to modify the behavior of children who play with fire.

• 450 pcopk ,die a.o.d $135 million il"\ ~

We use the United States Fire ,Administration's interview, fol;lnS and our own educationa l materials in confi ­dential sessions with specially trained firefighters. We also have a resource li st of therapists and psychologists who work with juvenile firesetters.

property is lost in fires anributed to chil­dren playing with fire. • Over 100,000 fires are set by chi ldren every yea r. ·24 percent offire deaths are children. • 45 percent of fires that kill children under the age of five are set by chi ldren.

At home, children usually play with fire in bedrooms, closets, and under beds where there are a lot of things that catch fire easily.

Please contact Nancy Hoffman, Community Education Officer, at 795-3701 for additional information or to schedule a session.

Smoke Detectors Save Lives! There is no longer an excuse not to

have one. Smoke detectors are cheap, easy to maintain, and can save your life!

Although 93 percent of homes have smoke detectors, the NFPA repons that "almost half of home fires and three- fifths of fire deaths occur in the share of homes with no smoke detectors" .

The Linle[On Fire De­paruncnt recommends a smokc dctectoroutside of each bcdroom or sleep~ ing area in your home, and a minimum of one on each level of your home, including the basement.

Smoke detectors can be powered by ei thcr the AC current in your home or by a baltery. If your detector is of (he battery type, be sure to replace the bat· tery at least once each year. Change your battery on New Year's Day or in (he spring and fall when you change your

clocks. If your delcclOr "chirps", it is let­ting you know that the battery is low and needs [0 be changed.

Test yourdetectoralleast once a month. Use the test button, if your detector has

one.

your detector.

C lean your detector at least twice a year. All it takes is a quick dusting w ith yo ur vacuum cleaner. Avoid activities near a detector that may ca u se an inordinat e amoum of dust to creale a fa lse alarm. Never paint

Be sll rc to install your smoke det.cctor according to thc manufacturer's recom­mendations. Have a licensed electrician install any AC hard wired smoke detec­[Ors.

Above all, follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting false alarms.

Disposing of Household Hazardous Materials

They're hiding under your sink. They're lurking in the garage. And in thatdarkcornerofrhe basement. Even underthekitchen sink. What are they? They arc household hazardous mate­rials. Those half-fi llcd cans of fungi­cide, paint remover, weed killer, en­gine oil, cleaners and latex paint. These are household hazardous ma­terials! When used improperly, they can presem numerous dangerous or possibly fatal problems.

Household chemical safety tips: • Avoid chemical accidents by care­fully reading the directions for stor­age, use and disposal printed on the container. • Never mix chemicals! Some com­mon cleaning chemicals can create fatal gases when mixed together! • Never smoke when using house­hold chemicals. Many give off flam­mable fumes. Dust from somechemi­cal powders may explode in a flash fire! • Keep all household chemicals, cos­metics, medicines and cleaning sup­plies out of the' reach of children! • Buy only as much of a chemical as you will need for your immediate project. • Dispose of your chemicals properly! Many legal and easy disposa l sites are avai lable if you Look for them. • Never store flammabl e liquids in an area where an ignition source, such as a

f pilot light or vehicle e~gine is

present. A pilot light from a water heater, furnace, portable heater or stove may easily ignite a vapor trail from an open or leaking can of flam ­mable materials, causing a flash fire. Never dispose of a flammable chemi­cal down a drain!

What then do you do with the chemicals left over from your last project? That's the problem facing almost every homeowner. Just throw­ing them in the trash is environmen­tally unsound and possibly illegal. So, howdo you get rid of them lega lly and safely? Some hazardous household materials may be disposed of by pour­ing down the drain with plenty of water. The Federa l Emergency Man­agement Agency (FEMA) lists the following as disposable down the drain: • antifreeze • bathroom and glass cleaner

• bleach • drain cleaner • fe rtili zer • household disinfectant • laundry and dishwashing dctergent • rubbing alcohol • rug and upholstery cleaner • toilet cleaner

According to FEMA, small amounts of thc following products should be dis­posed of by wrapping the container in newspaper and plastic and placing it in the trash: • brake fluid • car wax and polish • dish and laundry soap • drain cleaner • fertilizer • furniture and floor polish • insect repellent • nail polish • oven cleaner • pesticides • powder cleansers • toilet bowl cleansers • water-based paint • wood preservatives (NOT linseed oil) • empty aerosol or spray cans may also be disposed of in the trash

Dispose of the items on the following list at a recycling center or a co llection site: • kerosene • motor or fuel oil • car battery or battery acid • diesel fuel • transmission fluid • large amounts of paint • chinner or stripper • power steering fluid • turpentine • gu n cleaning so lvents • tires

Contact your local trash or recycling company. Many will dispose of the ma­terials for you for no castor a modest fee. This includes used engine oil and anti­freeze coolant. Your loca l health depart­ment may also provide a li sting of what can be disposed of and where.

Contact the fire department forinfor­marion abour disposing of large quan­tities of hazardous materials, or to re­port hazardous materials that you may have found abandoned.

For more information or a list ofcom­panies that wi ll dsiposc of these materi­als contact the Littleton Fire Depart~ ment, fire prevention division at 795-3811.

Chemical Safety Seminars luan ell()£[ to as~i'5t bu"incsscs within Arapahoe and Douglas cOllnties with

~ c()mr>ktion ofrcquired chemical Jnra reporting, the Litrleron Fi r~' DCp;\l1mcntalld I fheAtapa.hocCounty Haz1l.rdousMatcri'lls RespOilseTeanl 'In: Spoll!>oring a :icries . of-'Chcmical Safety Seminars,"

These semin.us arC.' dcsih,'llcd to give the bu!>iness owner Or opera lOr the m:cessary instruction in completing Superfund Amendment .md Rc-'lUthorization Act (S.ARA. Tidc III) chemical inventory reporting.

Classes at the Bemis Public LibrMY will be held on March 4, ::'\.tay 6, July 2, September 2 and November'" from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For,additional information please contact Doug Ireland. Littleton Fire Depi:irt~ men,a< 795·381J or Rick Young, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department at 795· ~756.

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Eye of the Camera Winners Museum Exchange Update Best of show, color, was awarded to

Fred G. Barton for his photograph en­titledRoseMyslique. J. R. Schnelzer took the best of show, black and white, for his work entit led Mime. The two winning photographers will share an exh ibit ion of their work at Bemis L ibrary in April, 1998. More than 200 entries were re­ceived. This year's juror for rhe compe­tition was Don Emmerich.

The winners are: .l....aruhtapr,l'NatlJ[t..; First - Lis:. Schncizcr, Spnne in the Monuments Second - Dave Potier, ~Vhi(t: I-Iousc Ruins Third - Pred G. Banon, Windmill Iionorabic Mention - Peter hmcrt, 70rres Del Pmil(: fuill.l.if", First - Jean Anderson, Plwnbago.11 Mission .s:1II/QSC Second - Cornelius Stripling, BefoTCrhc lV,nc Third - Fred G. Barton, Pink Rose

H onorable Mention· Marvin Clumpus, Number 11 LUclllli:.ctJlrenCchni~

Fim. - P:HlI Colbu rn, Noy.1 SCOfi;/ I lome Second - Jean Anderso!l ,SkyscrapcrDllo Third· P~ld Colburn, IflvemcssScmc H an. Men, - Tim McGrath, !¥.ill Strt:et oftlie Rocm(:s Abruotm; First · Jean Anderson, ... illlotbe light Second· Andy Marquez, Neighbors

Third - Doris Penning, Sandclion H onornble Mention - Lyle Spruce, Flighl Forma-lIOI1

&oplcll-illooan Inte rest·

First - Alisa Kaplan, l l(:J/ Second - David O'Conner, Dachau Third· Lee Watson, Prophecy Honorable Mention - H olly Bowers, COl1ifer Nude DigiW First - Mary Phillips, ~iMIsofFishes Second - Mary Phillips, J-/olVthc RtS( Hfls Won

Third - Bruce Craig, CoJl.1gC

Iionorable Mcmion - Bob Cleary, Qrimml Poppies

The LittletOn HistOrical Museum cu­rator of education embarked on a grand adventure January 14 as she began an exchange program with the Imernational Partnership Among Museums (IPAM) in association with the American Asso­ciation of Museums (AAM).

Donna Gordon will spend six weeks at Sovereign Hill Historical Park in Ballarat, Australia. Sovereign Hi ll is an authentic recreation of life, work and play among the gold diggings, which were built during the months following

the Australian gold rush. In April and May, Dr. Jay Penney, head

of museum services for Sovereign Hill will visit the LitrielOn Histor ical Mu­scum to complete the second ha lf of the exchange,

The partnership will res u lt in either an exhibition or a book fea turing the two institutions. Get a close· up look at Sov­ereign Hill throughout the month of Februaryon cablechanncl8, KLCT·TV every Monday through Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m.

Two New Exhibits Open

Tr.1incd McGruflTruck CTCW members (livm left) Howard I#ese, Dermis Carpcn­tcrand homculwnSt AI,d1adAleJlius helped m:lke dOll'ntown Littlecon spec'~11 UJJS past Iwbd:IY sC;lson.

LllIldTCn clI1goco.111wrked McGruff House or 7ruck when they arc fiightcnceJ. injured or need help. 1 'he homeowner or dn'ver WIll uJen call /Or ass/stance.

Curators are putting the fin ishing touches on two new exhibirs at the Littleton Historical Museum.

One of the exhibits will feature loYS

and how they reflect the time and the mood of the country. The exhibit will a lso explore how toys are used as market­ing devices influencing our buying deci ­sions and how toys have been created as

a result of marketing and advertising ca mpaigns.

The other exhibit will feature the George Kelly Navajo rug and blanket co llection which was donated to the city in 1988. The fifty plus weavings are some of the best exa mples of this beau­tiful Native American art form.

Both exhibits will open in March.

For more infonnation about dus progrnm call Cnine Prevention Ollicer Dim Stock· ing.1t 795-3887.

New Art Purchases Three new sculptures were purchased

by the Littleton Fine Arts Committee in 1996. H ,wging Aroun~ by Stephen LeBlanc was purchased, in part, with funds from a grant received from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Stephen LeBlanc is a Littleton artist and part owner of Cornerstone Gallery of Fine Art in downtown LirtielOn. The sculpture will be placed by the entrance to Hudson Gardens along the Mary Carter Greenway. The Prize Catch by Kurt Jungblut will also be placed along the Greenway, a site wi ll be determined

later. Open Skies, by Barbara Baer, is a kinetic piece hanging in the lobby of the Littleton Center.

The Lirtleton Fine Arts Committee is a n ine member group appointed by city council. They are responsible for the ac­quisition of pubiLc art throughout the city and for various exhibitions at Bemis Public Library. The dates for the sec· ond annual Gardens of Sculpture at Hudson Gardens are June 14 and 15. Ca ll the Littleton Historical Museum, 795-3950 ror additional information or for an entry form.

Museum Draft Horses Excel Town Hall Arts Center Benjamin and Jacob, the Littleton

Historical Museum's team of Belgium draft horses won ribbons at the 1997 Na­tional Western Stock Show. The tea m, driven by Assistant Curator of Education, Andy Morris won a seventh place ribbon in the Draft Horse Obstacle Course Competition and a fifth place ri bbon

TheLirrfetonRepoftis puhlished bi-monthly by the city manager's office, 2255. ,Vest Berry Ave., Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons.

Andy McMinimee City Manager

Jim Woods Deputy City Manager

Kelli Narde Assistant to the City Manager

Christopher Harguth Admin. Asst./Graphics Tech

in the amateur Farm Team Competition. Andy Morris and Historic Site Inter­preter, Orville 'Taschner, have been work­ing the {cam in preparation for the com­petition. Volumeers Mike Broadhead and Randy Beaudette assisted in the training and wi th chores at rhe National Western.

For afficionados of Gilbert and Sullivan, the product ion ofPirarcs ofPenzance at Town Hall Arts Center promises lO

be highly fulfilling musically, whi Ie capturi ng a ll the sat ire, high ji nks and romance Gilbert and Sullivan intcnded.

The produclion is scheduled for February 7-8, 14·15,21-22, at 8 p.m., and February 23 at 2 p.m. at the center, 2450 West Main Streel, in historic downtown Lillieton. Tickets a re $ 11 and $ 10 for seniors 60 and over, full ·time students ~lI1d child ren. For information and tickers call 794·2787.

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 orpublic program. Please ca1l795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or program if you will

need special .assistance or any reasonable accomodation 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 795-3857

Additional city government information can now be accessed via the internet at htpp://www.littleton.org.