LongmontLife Newsletter - July August 2011

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July/August 2011 Your community, your life Vol. 3, Issue 4

New FacesProles on Community

Leaders.Page 2

Flood FactsTips to Stay Sae. Page 3

Ice Cream,You Scream…

Fundraiser benets allen

reghters.Page 5

No PostingKeep fyers o utility poles.

Page 6

Fiber OpticFiber encircles city. Page 8

An informational newsletter for Longmont residents.

Downtown Designs

Alleys Getting FaceliftVrain Vibe

Rhythm Rollson the Banksof the St. Vrain

Although we don’t oten think about it, alleys are active environments that

acilitate vital business unctions, including deliveries, trash collection andutilities. Just by their nature o being at the back o properties, they rarely

receive the same level o attention as the ronts o buildings. This sometimes

creates a less than desirable space.

Across the country, the perception and use o alleys is changing and so it

is in Longmont. The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA)

in conjunction with the Public Works and Natural Resources Department

has been working on a plan to improve the alleys on each side o Main Street

extending rom 3rd to

6th avenues. The project

will improve drainage

and paving issues

while enhancing the

pedestrian connections

among the surroundingneighborhoods and

rom the parking areas

to Main Street.

The proposed

improvements

include placing the

existing electric lines

underground, new

lighting in the alleys,

repaving, centralizing

trash collection and

adding landscape areas

where possible. The alley pavement will be replaced with porous pavers thatare a “green” type paving system. The pavers are individual bricks that are

placed arther apart, which allows water, in minor storms, to inltrate to the

gravel sub-base rather than fow down the alley to inlets. This also will help in

winter to decrease the amount o ice accumulation when it starts to melt on

warm days and rereeze at night.

In January, the LDDA added redesign and construction o the breezeways

to the scope o the project. The breezeways provide mid-block access rom

the parking areas to Main Street. The existing areas are considered by many

to be dark and narrow, limiting the use o the space to just a walkway. The

proposed design will open the space and use the ull width. Additional

lighting will be added with banner poles and porous pavement similar to

that in the alley. The open design will allow the LDDA to use the space or

entertainment, art, dining, events and many other activities.

Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2011 on the east side o MainStreet with completion toward the end o the year. The alleys on the west side

o Main Street will be constructed in 2012.

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In the beginning in the summer o

1995, there were only a ew vendors,

and two bands entertained visitors.

Sixteen years later, Rhythm on

the River at Roger’s Grove is

one o northern Colorado’s most

popular events.

What hasn’t changed is Rhythm on

the River’s goal o educating visitors

through music, art and activities at

Roger’s Grove on the banks o the St.

Vrain Greenway.

The event began as a small

celebration or the opening o Roger’s

Grove named ater Roger Jones, an

avid outdoorsman whose dreamwas to give the community a

park and arboretum in the

middle o the city. He and

his wie Roberta also had

a passion or music and art,

thus Rhythm on the River

was created to honor the

environment and the

Jones’ passion or the

arts.

Turn to page 4 to

see the highlights o

this year’s celebration,

scheduled or July 8 and 9 at

Roger’s Grove on Hover Street.

Boom Boom

Fireworks Popat Fairgrounds

On Monday, July 4, the Longmont SymphonyOrchestra presents its annual free 4th of

July concert at noon in Thompson Park, 5th

Avenue and Bross Street. You’re invited tobring your lawn chair and a picnic lunch.

Later that evening, the City of Longmont,with the generous support of the Skyline

Kiwanis Club, presents its annual reworks

display at the Boulder County Fairgrounds.For the best view of the reworks, park at a

nearby shopping center and either walk tothe fenced area in front of the Jack Murphy

arena or watch from anywhere within

one mile of the fairgrounds. Handicap-accessible parking will be available at the

fairground’s south Nelson Road entrance.Handicap parking permits are required.

Please leave pets at home and keep theminside, as reworks can be quite stressful

for animals.

Rhythm on the River continued on page 4



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John GiantonioExecutive Director, Longmont Area Visitors

Associationwww.visitlongmont.org

Came to Longmont rom: Dallas by way o Connecticut

and Florida, where he grew up.

Attracted to Longmont because: Location, location,

location. “I love the outdoor activities here – hiking, biking,

skiing – and this area has the best outdoors anywhere,”

Giantonio said. He also appreciates Longmont’s proximity

to the big-city amenities o Denver.

Likes best about Longmont: “This is the rst time since

I was a boy in

Connecticut that

I’ve elt like I was

home,” Giantoniosaid. “And,” he

added, “Longmont

oers the best

opportunity that anyone in my situation could ask or.”

Looking orward to: Giantonio hopes to develop projects

that will entice people driving on I-25 to get o the

interstate to see what Longmont has to oer, as well as

attract day visitors rom other cities along the Front Range.

Kimberlee McKeeExecutive Director, Longmont Downtown

Development Authority

www.downtownlongmont.comCame to Longmont rom: Akron, Ohio, where she was

head o the Downtown Akron Partnership, an organization

similar to the LDDA

Attracted to Longmont

because: McKee’s husband

was the Colorado an, but

when she began researching

the city she ound a lot to like,

including Longmont’s size and

the opportunity to explore new

proessional challenges.

Likes best about Longmont:

Downtown! McKee and her amily live in Old Town and

enjoy Longmont’s accessibility. “I walk to work, to the parks,

which are great or the kids … I walk everywhere.”

Looking orward to: McKee is enthusiastic about

the eorts underway to develop a downtown Arts and

Entertainment District and hopes to see collaborations with

the arts community that will give people more choice and

diversity in local arts and entertainment programs.

Wes JessupDirector, Longmont Museum & Cultural Center

www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum

Came to Longmont rom: Nome, Alaska, ater stints in

Pasadena and New York City.

Attracted to Longmont because: Jessup has amily in

the area and has been visiting – and enjoying – Longmont

or several years.

“And, this position

presents an interesting

opportunity to build

on the good work that

has already gone on

here,” Jessup said.

Looking orward

to:“I look orward toengaging the community on a wider level to bring art and

history to the city and the region in a more dynamic way.”

Kathy KorpelaCallahan House Manager

www.ci.longmont.co.us/callahan

Came to Longmont rom: Korpela moved to Longmont

in 1994 but grew up all over the U.S. and Europe with her

military amily.

Attracted to the Callahan House position because:

Ater working or several years in event planning and

management or IBM,

Korpela was pleased tond a job that would keep

her at home in Longmont

and let her enjoy the social

aspects o helping people

plan their special events.

Likes best about

Longmont: Korpela

describes Longmont

as being both a city

and a town with the best attributes o both. She enjoys

the riendliness o this amily-riendly community and

appreciates the multitude o things to do in town and

within a short distance.

Looking orward to: Increasing community awareness o

the Callahan House and updating it with the technology

needed or business meetings to increase marketing

opportunities or this distinctive venue. “People who grew

up in Longmont know about the Callahan House, but I want

to introduce it to the entire community,” Korpela said.

Longmont Leaders

New Faces In Great PlacesSince February o this year, our o Longmont’s cultural and economic development organizations have

welcomed new leaders.

MAYOR

Bryan L. BaumTerm expires 11/[email protected]

AT-LARGEMAYOR PRO TEMGabe SantosTerm expires 11/[email protected]

WARD IBrian HansenTerm expires 11/[email protected](Mon. & Tue., 8 to 10 am)

WARD II

Katie WittTerm expires 11/[email protected]

WARD IIISean McCoyTerm expires 11/[email protected]

AT-LARGESarah LevisonTerm expires:11/[email protected]

AT-LARGEAlex SammouryTerm expires 11/[email protected]

Longmont Life is distributed six times per year via U.S. mail to all city residents and businesses.

Comments on this newspaper format and content are welcome at [email protected]

City CouncilThere are a variety of ways to

contact city council members:

• City council meetings, everyTuesday at 7 pm

• Coffee with Council, lastSaturday of every month

• E-mail and phone numberslisted here

• Mail c/o City Clerk’s Ofce,350 Kimbark St.

• Public events, including Cinco deMayo, Rhythm on the River andFestival on Main

From left Gabe Santos, At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem; Katie Witt, Ward II;

Bryan L. Baum, Mayor; Alex Sammoury, At-Large; Brian Hansen, Ward I;Sean McCoy, Ward III; Sarah Levison, At-Large.

West Nile Virus Reeber

he Fur Ds:

DEETUse insect repellant that contains

at least 10% DEET.

DressDress in long sleeves and long pants.

Dusk and DawnReduce or eliminate outdoor activity

between dusk and dawn.

DrainMake sure to drain standing water

around your home.

Visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/videos/ to

see tips on preventing West Nile virus.Click on “community” then “west nile

protection tips.”



303-776-6050 July-August 2011 | Longmont Life 3

Dig It

Weed Seasonis Upon Us

Weed be gone! Wouldn’t it be nice i getting rid o

weeds was as easy as uttering that magical phrase.Unortunately it takes a lot o work to keep

these pesky plants away. Beautiul summer

weather brings with it a variety o weeds such as

jimson, ragweed, knapweed, bindweed, myrtle

spurge, dandelions and other similar weeds.

Like many cities, Longmont considers these

weeds a public nuisance, and they need to be

removed by property owners. This also includes

any weed, grasses or other vegetation that has

grown over 12 inches high.

All areas o a property adjacent to the alley

right-o-way and areas up to and adjacent to the

street right-o-way need to remain clear o weeds.

A code enorcement ocer will serve a Notice

o Violation upon the owner or occupant o the

premises where weeds are ound to be growing in

violation o the City o Longmont Municipal Code.

This means that the owner or occupant shall

cultivate, mow or chemically remove the weeds

rom the property within 10 days. Failure to

comply with the notice may orce the City to cut

and remove the weeds.

All expenses incurred by the City or such

weed cutting and removal, along with a 20 percent

administrative service charge, becomes a lien

against the property.

Flood Facts

Always a watchful eye

With all the recent rainall, City o Longmont ocials are watching rivers and streams in the area with a keen

eye. Fortunately, there is no reason or concern at the moment but this provides a good opportunity to remind

residents about the dangers o fooding.

High snowpack, warm temperatures and heavy thunderstorms are a recipe or fooding in areas nearLethand Creek and the St. Vrain River in Longmont. Residents are advised to keep an eye on the sky and listen

to weather warnings rom the National Weather Service and City ocials.

Better yet, to receive a phone call, text message, or email message when fooding

is imminent residents are encouraged to sign up or the Everbridge emergency

notication system at www.ci.longmont.co.us/police/massnotication.htm.

The Everbridge system does not replace Boulder County’s reverse 911 system.

Instead, it supplements reverse 911 by adding the capability o sending voice

messages, text messages and email messages alert ing subscribers when an

emergency is in progress and provides guidance on what actions to take.

Here are a few general tips for ood preparation:

● Prepare an emergency evacuation kit. A gallon-sized plastic bag should hold your prescriptionmedications, copies o important documents like your driver’s license, insurance and nancial

inormation. A thumbdrive ull o important amily photos could also be included.● Get to know your neighbors. You could have neighbors close by who may need some additional help

during an emergency.

● Make your amily plan. Talk to children about what to do, where to meet, and how to contact each otherduring an emergency.

● I you rent your home, buy renters insurance.

● The City will notiy residents o disasters using the Everbridge notication system.This system can contact you via text message, email or voice making it very versatile.Register at www.ci.longmont.co.us/police/massnotication.htm.

● A Flood Watch means weather conditions make fooding likely – be alert and tune in to localmedia or details.

● A Flood Warning means fooding is occurring or will occur. Seek higher ground immediately!

For more inormation about the Longmont foodplain call David Hollingsworth at 303-651-8328.

Ride On

New Longmont Bus Hub ArrivingAs the rst phase o a larger eort to restructure Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus service

in Longmont, the City and RTD are working together on a proposal to relocate the local transer center

rom 6th Avenue and Kimbark Street to the regional transer center at the 8th &

Coman park-n-Ride at Roosevelt Park. The local Longmontster busses that

currently meet at the Kimbark location will move over to the 8th andCoffman location starting on Monday, August 22.

Over the summer, the City and RTD will be reconguring the existing parking

lot at the 8th & Coman park-n-Ride to accommodate more vehicles. The local

Routes 323, 324, 326 and 327 at 8th and will create a new bus hub or Longmont

with all the local routes connecting at the same location as the BOLT, J, L, and

FLEX regional routes, which provide service to Boulder, East Boulder/CU, Denver,

and Loveland/Fort Collins/CSU respectively. The proposed improvements will

cost RTD $200,000 annually and is expected to create more reliable local transit service or Longmont.

The second phase o improvements will include an overhaul o the our existing local routes to

serve the newer activity and population centers in Longmont, while providing more eective bus

service or the city. Improvements in local transit service have already been seen during the rst part o this

year by implementing the newest technology or routing and linking trips on the Longmont call-n-Ride, a door-to-

door service oered by RTD within the city limits.

A third phase is the construction o a new bus/rail transit hub at 1st Avenue and Main Street. This newpark-n-Ride, to be built using RTD FasTracks revenue, will be the new transit center or Longmont and will include

all bus service and uture rail service. The planned completion date or the 1st and Main transit hub is projected or

early 2016.

Rou T e S 30 1, 30 2 , And 30 3 Addit ionally , RTD is pr oposing t o discont inue x ed-r out e ser v ice on Rout es 301, 302, and 303 and r eplace it w it h ser v ice on t he Long mont call-n-Ride. The only not iceable dif f er ence f or Long mont r ider s w ill be t he t y pe of bus t r av eling t o and f r om schools dur ing t he school y ear . Rider s w ill commut e on call-n-Ride buses and v ans inst ead of t he lar g er , t r adit ional cit y buses used in pr ior school y ear s. Tr ansit ioning t he school ser v ice t o call-n-Ride buses should incr ease t he number of r ider s t o mor e t han t he cur r ent 15 t o 20 per day on all t hr ee r out es.

Volunteer to Teach English Intercambio Uniting Communities is a nonprot organization that offers English classes to adult students in Longmont as part ofits mission to build understanding, respect and friendship across cultures through educational and intercultural opportunities.

Intercambio is currently looking for volunteers to teach individuals or small groups. It is not necessary to speak Spanish or to

have prior teaching experience, and class times are exible. Enthusiastic, patient people who can commit to completing onesublevel of the curriculum – 25 hours of instruction – are invited to apply. Training, workshops, materials, and ongoing support

are provided. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, contact Rachel Fuchs at 303-996-0275, ext.5, or [email protected]. You can also apply online at www.intercambioweb.org. If you would like to take English

classes, call Norma or Debbie at 303-776-7070, or stop by 515 Kimbark St., Suite 103.

Intercambio Uniting Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization. All donations are tax exempt.




FRIDAY, JULY 85 – 8 pm Restaurants will serve food &

beverages5:15 – 6:15 pm Blender Cats

6:30 – 8 pm Face

SATURDAY, JULY 9Grove Stage

7:30 – 8:30 am Adam Walker9 – 10:15 am Hey Lady!

10:30 – 11:15 am Amplied Souls11:30 am – 12:15 pm Elvis

12:30 – 2 pm The Spin

2:15 – 3:45 pm Angus Mohr4 – 5:15 pm Blind Child

5:30 – 7 pm

The Long Run

World Beat Stage

8 – 10:30 am Longmont Idol

10:45 – 11:30 am Djembe Orchestra

11:45 am – 1:15 pm World Music1:30 – 2:45 pm Conjunto Colores3 – 4:30 pm African Wind

Acts @ the Amp

9 am Race Awards

10 am Longmont Youth Symphony

11 am Alpha Martial Arts11:30 am Longmont Theatre Company

(Taste Of Shakespeare)1 pm Amber Vexation (Rock)

1:45 pm Longmont Theatre Company

(Bye Bye Birdie & YouthTheatre)

2:15 pm Alpha Martial Arts3 pm The Mixers

3:45 pm Ballet de Folklorico

4:15 pm Runnin 54:45 pm Alpha Martial Arts

For Kids

9 am to 5 pm Discovery District9 am to 5 pm Outdoor Adventure Land

8 am to noon Kids Fishing Tank

Food

The best of Longmont’s restaurants willpresent their unique menus on Friday

evening and all day Saturday. Foodtokens can be purchased for 50

cents each. Food and beverageitems are priced between 1 token

(50 cents) and 10 tokens ($5). A traditional

Prairie Breakfast will be served from 7 am

to 10 am Saturday for $3 cash, no tokensnecessary.

7 to 10 am Prairie Breakfast(Egg & I Restaurant)

$3 per person

10 am to 7 pm Restaurant Row (14local restaurants)

Activities

7 am Hot Air Balloon Launch (weatherpermitting)

7:30 am Roger’s River 5K Run (fees

apply)9 am to 5 pm Focus on the

Environment – Conservation Carnival9 am to 5 pm Rock Climbing Wall/

Kayak Tanks

2:50 pm Corporate Duck Race– St. Vrain River

3 pm Individual Duck Race – St. VrainRiver, $5 per duck

Shopping

9 am to 5 pm Art Zone

(local artists)

9 am to 6 pm World Market7 am to 7 pm Festival Store

Festival Store

Buy the ofcial 2011 Rhythm on the River

poster, T-shirt, fan, mug, and more at theFestival Store. Cash and checks accepted.

Zero Waste

Rhythm on the River has been a zero-

waste festival since it began in 1996.Compost or recycle at the many zero-

waste stations around the festival.

Roger’s River Run

5K walk/run, early bird registration ends

July 7, $15

adults, $13youth/senior.

Pick up racepackets at the

Boulder County

Fairgroundsparking lot

starting at 6:30am. Race day registration $20 adults, $18

youth/senior. Limited to 450 runners. Racebegins on Boston Avenue at 7:30 am.

FREE ShuttlesFREE Shuttle and Parking for Rhythm on

the River is located at the Boulder CountyFairgrounds. Shuttles run from 5 to 9 pm on

Friday, and 7 am to 9 pm on Saturday.

BoulderCounty

Fairgrounds

Roger's Grove in Longmont(Parking at Boulder County Fairgrounds on Boston Ave.)

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Water Station Welcome/InfoZero WasteStation

Duck Race finish

Sunset Street(Road closed)

Duck Race start

Duck Race info

DiscoveryDistrict

WildlifeWay

River Run

St. Vrain RiverSt. Vrain River

Race End

WorldBeatStage

Token Sales

Shuttle Drop-off

AdventureLanding

Art Zone

CoolingStation

Pavilion:5K Race Results

TelephonesRestroomsVolunteer Check-inLost PersonsLost & FoundFestival StoreGuest Information

Acts @

the Amphitheater

WW Fishing Tank

ClimbingWall

Mural creation

Kayak Tank

ConservationCarnival

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Prairie breakfastRestaurant Row

Free Parkingand Shuttle

WorldMarket

Hot Air

Balloon

Launch

River RunPacketPickup &Race Start

GroveStage

Who • What • When • Where

July 8h ad 9hRogeR’s gRove on HoveR stReet

Callahan House

Longmont’s Historic

Gracious entertaining for family, friends

and associates

312 Terry Street 303-776-5191

www.ci.longmont.co.us/callahan

A lovely setting forelegant special events from

dinner parties and weddingsto family celebrationsand corporate retreats.

Make your event memorable.Call the Callahan House today.




Burnout

Are You Familiar withLongmont’s Burning Regulations?

What’s not allowed

● Open burning is prohibited inside the Longmont city limits unless specied.

● Charcoal and propane BBQs (over 2-1/2 pounds) are not allowed on decks or patios o

apartment buildings.

● Vegetation and debris: no burning o leaves, trash or other household or yard debris as a

means o disposal within the Longmont city limits.

What is allowed

● Cooking res (BBQs) and res contained within an approved burning pit.

● Recreational res. Open burning, when not in a pit, where the uel area is 3 eet or less in

diameter and 2 eet or less in height and 25 eet rom structures.

● Tiki torches are allowed, and the only condition per code is that they are installed in such

a manner as to prevent the fame rom contacting combustible material.

● Wood burning pits. Chimineas and other manuactured wood burning pits are allowed

but are to be at least 15 eet rom structures. Fires must be attended constantly until ullyextinguished. An available means o extinguishment shall be available: a re extinguisher,

a connected garden hose, a bucket o water, etc. Only natural untreated wood or

manuactured burn logs shall be used.

For more inormation about Longmont’s regulations regarding burning visit

www.ci.longmont.co.us/re/re_code/burningregulations.htm.

Baskin-Robbins31 Cent Night a HitThe corner o 17th Avenue and Pace Street

looked like the location o a very ser ious re

with two re trucks at the scene and peoplescattered throughout the parking lot. The

only thing missing

was the re. On April

27 the Longmont Fire

Department (LFD)

and Baskin-Robbins

teamed up to host the

annual 31 Cent Night.

The event honored

allen reghters

across the country,

and the proceeds

rom the event will

be donated to the National Fallen FireghterFoundation.

Anticipation was high or the event as

people began to line up at the doors a hal

hour beore the event began. By the time

the ice cream was served at the discount

price, the line stretched rom the side o the

building and wound to the ront parking lot.

The line moved quickly as the employees and

reghters worked together to ensure a quick

and enjoyable visit, but as the event drew

more attention, the line maintained its length

throughout most o the day. In the nal count,

Longmont Fire scooped over 2,222 scoopso ice cream and spoke with hundreds o

Longmont residents.

Fire Strategic Plan—ABlueprint To The FutureThe Longmont Fire Department completed

a comprehensive strategic plan in 2010 with

input rom the community. Please take the

time to read this document, as it directs the

department or the coming years. You can

nd the document in its entirety at

www.ci.longmont.co.us/re.

Applicants Sought forFire Citizens AcademyThe second Longmont Citizen Fire Academy

will take place August 3 through September

14. The seven-week program is held on

Wednesday nights rom 6 to 9 pm at the six

Longmont re stations. There also will be a

Saturday hands-on day. Participants will learn

about specialty operations, including search

and rescue, hazmat, and emergency medical

services, as well as proactive operations

like re prevention and saety education.The Citizen Fire Academy is not designed

to train you to be a reghter but will give

you a taste o what the Longmont Fire

Department does in our community and the

opportunity to meet Fire Department sta.

For more inormation or to download an

application, visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/

re/re_saety/citizenreacademy.htm or

call 303-651-8437. Applications must be

received by 5 pm on July 15.

Chief Joins Read-a-Long EventIn mid-April, members o the Longmont Police Department (LPD) and Fire Department (LFD) visited

Northridge Elementary School to read to students. The selected books were aimed at educating the children

about what police ocers and reghters do to protect the community. Among those who read to the students

were Public Saety Chie Mike Butler, Fire Saety Education Coordinator

Stephanie Thai, Fire Protection Engineer Marc Sampson, Fireghter

Jack Davis and engineer Scott Opie.

Upon entering the rst grade classroom, Chie Butler was greeted by the

sound o 15 kids who couldn’t wait to greet and ask numerous questions o the

man in the police uniorm. The children could hardly hold their excitement as

they blurted out all the inormation they already knew about what police ocers

and reghters do.

Ater the children had calmed down and the books were read the foor was

open or the children to get all o their questions answered. Questions included

such topics as how to take someone to jail, what weapons the ocers have

and why they have them, re trucks, and sirens on emergency vehicles. When

complimented on their comments the children responded with big smiles and

blushing cheeks. The questions, or the most part, tended to be about the dangers o the job.

Beore leaving, the children we able to ask Chie Butler about his uniorm and were invited to touch his bullet-proo vest. They lined up to take advantage o this opportunity.

Explorers See What Policing is All AboutI you are between the ages o 14 and 21 and interested in becoming a police ocer, the Longmont Explorer

program may just be or you. The Longmont Police Department (LPD) oers a program that lets Explorers see

rst-hand what being a police ocer is really like.

During a late-April inormative meeting about the program, Detective Mark Cooper o the LPD made it clearto potential Explorers that a career in law enorcement is not at all how it appears in movies and television.

Through the program they will experience what real-lie policing is like while learning how to make trac

stops, investigate a crime scene, accompany ocers on ride-a-longs, and learn how to complete paperwork that

is necessary or the job.

“The real purpose o the program is to help these young Explorers become productive adults in society. They

will learn leadership skills, physical and mental tness, and responsibility while participating in a valuable

community service,” explained Detective Cooper.

The program also oers a week-long conerence in Gunnison, Colorado, to urther their understanding o

the proession. Last year our o Longmont’s ve Explorers represented the LPD at the Gunnison conerence. As

o now there are our Explorers in the program.

“The conerence was pretty cool; we got to meet other Explorers rom all over. The training was on a much

larger scale as well. Instead o learning the ways o just the Longmont police ocers, we were able to learn rom

people all over the country,” explained 15-year-old Trevor Woods who has been an Explorer or just over a year.

Detective Cooper also stressed the importance o education to a police ocer. He explained how manypolice departments will not hire anyone who has not completed two, or even our, years o college. To emphasize

this point, all Explorers must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average o 2.0.

For more inormation visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/police/volunteer/explorer.htm or contact

Detective Mark Cooper at 303-651-8570.

hot news




Well Rounded

Coupon Program Builds Poverty AwarenessBoulder County Circles Campaign pilots “whole

community involvement” program in Longmont

In this ast-paced, quick-changing world, it is dicult to get diverse groups o people to agree on or

support any single concept, except when saving money is involved. The Circles Discount CouponProgram will do just that.

The Boulder County Circles Campaign has organized a collaboration among local retail

businesses, local publishers, countywide human services agencies, and you, as the customer,

to save you money and promote businesses’ voluntary participation in the program.

The Circles Discount Program is very simple. Local business owners visit

www.bouldercountycircles.org and select “Coupon Program” to download the Merchant Packet. In the packet are all

the materials needed, including a window display identiying the business as a “Participating Merchant” oering at least

a 5 percent discount or customers using a Circles Coupon. Each business chooses the specics o its discount oer. Local

publishers print the coupons in their publications as a courtesy, or coupons can be downloaded rom the website. Then,

customers clip the coupon and use it. That’s all there is to it.

Over time, it is hoped that a majority o Boulder County residents will use the coupons and will come to understand

the issue and the eects o poverty on individuals and the community at large. Perhaps some will become interested

enough to become involved with the Circles Campaign in other ways.Circles is an innovative national movement to end poverty one amily at a time. The Circles model complements

and builds on existing eorts o Boulder County human services agencies. Rather than providing nancial or

material support or people to leave poverty, the Circles Campaign ocuses on developing social capital (resources and

relationships) in support o long-term empowerment and sel-suciency. Data rom other Circles Campaigns show

that or every $1 spent on the program, $2 in welare and ood stamp subsidies is returned to the state and $4 is returned to the

community as new earned income.

City Celebrates Community Development WeekThe Department o Housing and Urban Development designates

one week each year to celebrate the many successes andcontributions o the Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) Program, a ederal grant that the City o Longmont

receives. The CDBG program is a very fexible tool the City uses

to assist, strengthen and support our residents, businesses and

neighborhoods. This year, National Community Development

Week was April 25 – 30.

The City o Longmont has received over $12.6 million in CDBG

unding since 1984. In just the past ve years, over $32.4 million

in other public and private unding has been leveraged to support

CDBG-unded projects.

This year, Community Development Week highlighted three

successul projects that received CDBG unding: St. Vrain Manor,

Sun Rose Caé, and Simply Bulk Market.

On April 29, the newly reurbished and repaired elevator

at the St. Vrain Manor Senior Housing was ocially opened

through a ribbon cutting ceremony eaturing Longmont Mayor

Bryan L. Baum. This was the original elevator and the only one

serving 72 senior apartments until 2009 when a new elevator

was installed on the north end o the building. Over $114,600

in CDBG unding was used to make the elevator improvements.

In addition, $133,017 rom CDBG stimulus unding and regular

CDBG unding was used to split the thermostat controls and put

a control in each apartment instead o having only three controlsor the entire building. The

City also provided $69,340

in CDBG unds to remove

original toilets and replace

them with ADA-compliant

ones, and added ADA-

compliant visual and hearing

notication to the smoke and

re alarms throughout the

building and in individual

apartments. This represents

a total investment o over

$317,000 in CDBG unding to

the St. Vrain Manor.

In 2009, the City began to und the Small Business Lending

Program. Using CDBG unds, the Small Business Lending

Program provides access to capital to small businesses so they

can expand their business, start a business, or otherwise invest

and grow in Longmont. Simply Bulk, a bulk ood store at 418

Main Street, was the rst business to receive this investment

capital. Simply Bulk opened in March 2010 as a start-up

business and

has used the

capital to make

improvements to

its building and to

purchase displaybins.

The Sun Rose

Caé at 379 Main

Street will use

its investment

to purchase equipment to expand the menu and increase the

catering business, which may also lead to new job creation.

For more inormation on the Community Development

Block Grant Program, please contact Tracy Derancesco, at

303-774-4445 or [email protected].

Doug Clayton, resident manager of St. Vrain Manor; Mayor Bryan L. Baum; Council

members Katie Witt and Sarah Levison; and Sue Bridgeman at the ribbon cutting for

the new elevator at St. Vrain Manor.

Simply Bulk open house, held on April 25

Mayor Baum talking with Sun Rose Café owners,

Steve and Susan Carlson

SIGN OF

THE TIMES:NO POSTINGThe writing is on thewall. The paint is on

electric transformers. And

homemade signs are onpower and light poles.

Keeping Longmont scenicrequires the continuous

clean-up of electric and

other City-owned equipment.With more than 12,000

electric poles and 6,000transformers around the city,

the job of removing grafti

and signs can be expensive.The end result: additional

maintenance costs.It is against City code

to paint or post signs onCity-owned equipment and

facilities, including electric

poles and transformers. Although Longmont electric

customers pay these coststhrough their monthly utility

bills, they can also help

control this expense. LPCasks customers to refrain

from placing signs on LPC

poles and other equipmentand to report grafti to

the City by calling303-651-8386.

With help from Longmontresidents, the time and

cost savings will help keepelectric rates as low as

possible. The result is also

a more welcoming andbeautiful community.




JULY1 Family Film: Toy Story 32 pm in Longmont Library meeting rooms,

409 4th Ave. Rated G.

1 Downtown SummerStreet Concerts

5:30 to 8:30 pm at 4th Ave. and Kimbark St. Enjoy the music of The Receders (funk,

jazz, R&B). Food and alcohol sales from5:30 to 8 pm. Band plays from 7 to 8:30

pm. Presented by the LDDA and LongmontRecreation Services. 303-651-8404.

4 Summer Concertin the Park SeriesNoon at Thompson Park, 4th Ave.

at Bross St. Longmont Recreation

Services presents the LongmontSymphony Orchestra. Bring a

lawn chair or blanket. No

alcohol allowed in city parks.303-651-8404 or visit

www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/ special.

4 Fireworks Display9:30 pm at Boulder County

Fairgrounds. See page 1 for details.

6 Army 101stDixieland Band

7 pm at Longmont Museum, 400 Quail

Road. Enjoy the Army 101st DixielandBand in a free outdoor concert. 303-651-

8374.

7 Children’s Concert:Little League Hip Hop

10:30 am outside on Library west patio,409 4th Ave.

8 Family Film: Yogi Bear2 pm in Longmont Library meeting rooms,409 4th Ave. Rated PG.

8 Rhythm on the River(Day 1)

5 to 8 pm at Roger’s Grove. 303-651-

8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rotr.

9 Roger’s River Run 5K7:30 am. Kick off Rhythm on the River’sSaturday activities with a great run along

the scenic St. Vrain Greenway. $17. 303-

651-8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/ rec/special.

9 Rhythm on the River(Day 2)

7 am to 7 pm at Roger’s Grove. 303-651-8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rotr.

11 Drop in Art: Japan1 to 3 pm at Longmont Library,409 4th Ave. For grades 1 through 5.

11 SeniorNet Introductionto Computers II

This six-session course teaches how

to use Microsoft Word and Internet tips.Prerequisites required. Mondays and

Wednesdays, July 11 –27. Cost $40. Classes at

Front Range CommunityCollege. Register at the

Senior Center.

12 Summer Concert in thePark Series

6:30 to 8 pm at Roosevelt Park, 700

Longs Peak Ave. Lucky Me performs.303-651-8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.

co.us/rec/special.

15 Family Film: Karate Kid

2 pm Library meeting rooms, 409 4th Ave.For all ages.

16 Outdoor CinemaDusk (8:30 pm) at Thompson

Park. Enjoy “Shrek 3.” Bringyour lawn chair, blanket food/beverages.

No alcohol allowed in the park. Presented

by Longmont Recreation Services and theLongmont Film Society. 303-651-8404 or

visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special.

16& 17 LongmontJazz Festival

Noon to 6:30 pm at Roosevelt Park, 700

Longs Peak Ave. Performances by nine ofthe best jazz groups in northern Colorado.

Visit www.longmontjazz.com.

20 Juice O’ The Barley7 pm at Longmont Museum, 400 QuailRoad. Rousing Irish pub music at a free

outdoor concert. 303-651-8374.

21 Children’s Concert:Denver TaikoJapanese Drums

10:30 am, outside on Library west patio.409 4th Ave.

21 John J. Audubonand the Roots of theConservation Movement

7 to 8 pm at Longmont Museum,400 Quail Road. $7, Free for Friends of

the Museum members. 303-651-8374.

22 Family Film: Mulan2 pm in Library, 409 4th Avenue.Rated PG.


5:30 to 8:30 pm at 4th Ave. and Kimbark

St. Enjoy the music of Black Water (Doobie

Brothers tribute band). Food and alcoholsale from 5:30 to 8 pm. 303-651-8404.

23 Outdoor Cinema

Dusk (8:30 pm) at Thompson Park. Enjoy“How to Train Your Dragon.” 303-651-8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/

special.

25 Longmont Studio Tour Artist Workshops

10 am to noon at Senior Center. Hands-on

Watercolor and Sumi Ink. Free. Register at303-651-8411.

26 Summer Concert in thePark Series

6:30 to 8 pm at Roosevelt Park, 700Longs Peak Ave. Rebecca Folsom Band

performs. 303-651-8404 or visit

www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special.

27 Southern Exposure7 pm at Longmont Museum, 400 QuailRoad. A free outdoor concert of down-

home bluegrass. 303-651-8374.

28 13 Tips for ReducingForgetfulness

10 am to noon at Senior Center. Learntwo powerful techniques for improving

memory with instructor Kim Wolinski.

Register at 303-651-8411. Cost: $16resident, $20 nonresident.

28 Bird Tales: Storiesand Songs from ManyCultures

10 to 10:30 am at Longmont Museum,

400 Quail Road. Storyteller Brian “Fox”Ellis takes listeners on the migratory

yways of our winged friends.

303-651-8374.

28 Children’s Concert: ColinO’Brien Bluegrass Banjo

10:30 am, outside on Library west patio.409 4th Ave.

28 Birding in the Galleries1 to 2 pm at Longmont Museum, 400

Quail Road. Join Brian “Fox” Ellis as heportrays artist and ornithologist John

James Audubon in this interactive tour.

Preregistration required. 303-651-8374.

29 Adventures with Audubon

10 am to noon at Longmont Museum,

400 Quail Road. Join John J. Audubon,portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis, on a tour of

the gallery. Preregistration encouraged.303-651-8374.

30 Let’s Go Birdingwith Audubon!

7:30 to 9:30 am. Begins at Sandstone

Ranch Visitor Center, 3001 E. Ken PrattBlvd. Bird watching adventure. $10

Friends members, $15 residents, $20nonresidents. Preregistration required.

30 Coffee withCouncil

9 to 10 am at Ziggi’s,1139 Francis St.

Call 303-651-8601.

30 Outdoor CinemaDusk (8:30 pm) at Thompson Park. Enjoy“Raiders of the Lost Ark.” 303-651-8404

or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/

special.

AUGUST1 Share The Care: It Takes

A Community9:30 to 10:30 am at Senior Center.Talk about the possibilities of creatively

designing an elder community. Cost: $1residents, $2 nonresidents.

4 Get Acquainted

9 am at Senior Center. Get acquainted

with others who are new to the SeniorCenter. RSVP to 303-651-8411.

5 Dr. Andy DeRoche on AmbassadorJean Wilkowski

2:30 to 3:15 pm at Senior Center.

Call 303-651-8411.

10 Sister Cities Ambassadors

Party, Fiesta2 to 4 pm at Senior Center. Be entertained

by student ambassadors from Mexico andJapan. The senior harmonica band, the

“Harmonicats,” and the Drummers alsoperform. Call 303-651-8411 to register.


5:30 to 8:30 pm at 4th Ave. and Kimbark St. Enjoy the music of Moses Jones

(groovin’). 303-651-8404.

17 Halden Wofford and theHi-Beams

7 pm at Longmont Museum, 400 Quail

Road. The Longmont Museum’s summerconcert series concludes with the honky-

tonk music of Halden Wofford and the

Hi-Beams. 303-651-8374.

20 Live Raptors with theBirds of Prey Foundation

1 to 2 pm at Longmont Museum, 400Quail Road. See these majestic creatures

up close. 303-651-8374.

22 Growing Great Food andHealthy Communities

9:30 to 11 am at Senior Center. TheLongmont Farmers’ Market joins theLongmont Senior Center for another

seasonal harvest celebration. Free.

Registration required, call 303-651-8411.

23 End of SummerDog Swim

4 to 7 pm at Kanemoto Activity Pool,1151 S. Pratt Parkway. Enjoy a day of

pooch-only swimming. $3 per dog.

303-651-8406 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special.

24 End of SummerDog Swim

4 to 7 pm at Roosevelt Activity Pool, 903 8th Ave.

Enjoy a day of pooch-onlyswimming. $3 per dog. 303-651-8406

or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/

special.

26 Festival On Main 20116 to 9 pm on Main Street between 3rd

and Longs Peak avenues. Annual endof summer celebration sponsored by

the Longmont Downtown Development

Authority (LDDA). Call 303-651-8484, ext2 or visit www.festivalonmain.com.

27 Coffee with Council9 to 10 am at Chick-l-A, 215 Ken Pratt

Blvd. Call 303-651-8601.

27 His Life and His Art: Audubon Up Close

10 to 11 am at Longmont Museum,

400 Quail Road. Get up close and personalwith John Audubon. 303-651-8374.

27 Kinetics10 am at Union Reservoir. Family-friendlyevent in the form of human-powered

kinetic sculptures. $10 general admission.

303-651-8406 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/kinetics.htm.

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General Information 303-776-6050 Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8500Bui ld ing Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8332CDBG/Affordable Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8736

Centennial Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8406Children & Youth Resources . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8580City Manager/Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8601Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8695Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8330Electric Power Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-776-0011Fire Administ ration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8437Jobline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8710Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8470Longmont Power & Communications . . . . . . . 303-651-8386Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8688Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8374Community & Neighborhood Resources. . . . . . 303-651-8444Parks and Open Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8446Parking Enforcement. . . . . .303-651-8658 or 303-774-4724Police Administrat ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8555Public Works Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8304Recreation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-774-4800

St. Vrain Memorial Building. . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8404Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8411Street Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8416Trash and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8416Utility Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8664Water/Sewer/Storm Drainage . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8468

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Fiber-friendly

Envision a connected communityIt loops around the city, capable o bringing high-speed

telecommunications into every home and business in

Longmont. At 17 miles long and 14 years old, it’s still

considered to be “state o the art,”but many

residents don’t even know it exists. It’s

Longmont’s ber network.In 1997, Longmont installed ber

optic cable as a backbone or a range o

telecommunications activity to support City

unctions. Almost immediately City acilities

reaped the benets o connecting to the

network. Communications capacities increased

by over 700 percent and the City began saving on

the cost o telecommunications.

Currently, the City uses ber in a number o ways. It

is part o a control system that monitors electric utility

operations and identies issues. When problems do occur,

it provides immediate inormation that results in shorter

outages or customers and makes electric operations saer

or utility sta.For City communications, the ber network serves as

a backbone or RidgeviewTel’s citywide Wi-Fi network o

wireless routers that are mounted on utility poles, street

lights and trac sig nals, providing wireless Internet

services or Longmont residents. This same wireless

network provides reghters and rst responders in transit

access to inormation beyond a map – they can locate

hydrants, pre-plans o building layouts and images

o acilities. The system also is used or the City’s

emergency communications, telephone anddata connections and connectivity between

employees working remotely. And, it’s part o

the City’s Digital Divide program that provides

computers and wireless service to amilies

unable to aord it.

Going orward, the ber backbone and

wireless network could create a connected

community in Longmont. A municipal system could

provide or additional public data access points at City

acilities, conerence rooms and events. Private homes,

small businesses, medical oces and arts organizations

could use increased capacity or access to distance learning,

telemedicine, video conerencing services, music and the

visual arts.No one can predict what new technologies are just around

the corner, but with its ber backbone in place, Longmont

is ready. For more inormation, contact Longmont Power &

Communications at 303-651-8386.

Bully Busters Young PeopleTaking Action Young people taking action,inspiring others to be proactive,and making positive changesare what the Female LeadershipGroup has been working on duringthe 2010-2011 school year. This

group is a collaboration betweenthe Longmont Youth Center andHeritage Middle School. Theseteenagers have met every Thursdayafaternoon at their school.

The initiative they identiedto work on is preventingyouth violence and developingcommunity leaders. Their purposeis to learn how to set goals,

implement projects, approachdifcult situations, and becomeproactive in their own community.

During the rst months, thegroup dedicated some time togetting to know each other andtalking about their challengesand how they were facing them.Later they visited Community FoodShare and helped other peoplewho were facing some challengesas well. They went to the foodbank and helped sort cases offood, and they learned how manyfamilies in need would feel theimpact of their assistance.

After this visit, the groupdecided that they wanted to getinvolved and help their communityeven more. They needed a biggerchallenge!

The young people in thisgroup realized that they couldhelp their school by launchingan anti-bullying campaign. Theytalked about the impact of bullyingin victims’ lives and the needfor getting everyone involved inthis campaign. They met withHeritage’s principal and counselor,gathered and studied informationabout bullying cases at Heritageover the school year, and shared

their strategy to tackle this issue.During several weeks this

group of leaders worked oncreating a logo and a slogan forthe campaign: “Stop Bullyingand Don’t Judge Me.” Theycreated posters and a banner andchallenged their peers to pledge tostop bullying or help someone whowas being bullied. The campaignhelped the entire middle school’sstudent body and was conductedfor one week during the lunchperiod. Abby, a member of thegroup, said, “The best part of thecampaign was to see the smiles of

the people who have been bulliedin the past. I think they felt thatsomeone really cared and that theywere not alone anymore.”

Joanna stated, “It felt reallynice to do something good for myown school.” Raven, a sixth grader,said, “It was nice to see everybodysigning the banner and seeingpeople change their attitude duringthe campaign.” The leadershipgroup hopes to continue theirefforts and make a bigger impactin their school next year.

For more information about thisgroup or similar activities for youthplease contact Olga Bermudez at

Children and Youth Resources at303-774-3760.

LongmontLife Newsletter - July August 2011

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