longmontlife newsletter - november december 2010

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November/December2010 Your community, your life Vol. 2, Issue 6

Baum is BackMayor returns after surgery.

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Happenin HolidayCheck out Longmontsholiday events. Page 4

Christmas TreeRecycling

Several sites accept discarded trees.

Page 5

Safety SheltersThree Emergency Shelters

established in city. Page 6

Falling LeavesLeaf Collection continues through

December 10. Page 8

An informational newsletter

for Longmont residents.

Dont Be Flakey

Sidewalks Require Shoveling Within 24 Hours

Bright Nights

Longmont Lights toBrighten the HolidaysFrom ancient time, light has been a source of both mystery and wonder,

providing necessary warmth and guidance. Enjoy the mystery andwonder of millions of sparkling lights and the sights and sounds of winter

holiday celebrations as Longmont Lights! kicks off with the illumination of downtown

Longmont on December 3.The Longmont Downtown Development Authority (LDDA)

will begin the festivities at 6 pm with the tree lighting at the 6th Avenue Plaza. After

the lighting, visit the merchant open houses, cocoa and carolers at the St.

Stephens Plaza, give-aways, performers, and other festivities.

Throughout the week, from December 3 through 11, Downtown

Longmont comes alive with numerous activities and events to

brighten your holiday spirit! The gingerbread art competition (entry

forms must be completed by November 10) will be open for the

public to vote on the most g lorious of the houses. Look for live music,

storytelling performances, the Cup of Cheer holiday drink tour, game

tournaments and many other activities and events for children young

and old. For more information about whats happening downtown,

visit www.LongmontLights.com.

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As winter returns, its a good time to

remind Longmont residents of their

duty to clear the sidewalks adjacent

to their property of snow and ice.Longmont Municipal Code 9.04.130

states that the owner, manager, or

tenant leasing the entire premises

of any property abutting a public

sidewalk, or any adult occupant of

a single-family home abutting a

public sidewalk, must clear the walk

of snow and ice the entire width of

the sidewalk or to at least four feet,

whichever is less.Residents with north facing

sidewalks must be especially vigilant,

as the north facing walks will never

experience enough solar power to

melt snow or ice. The snow and ice

must be removed within 24 hours

after the snow has stopped falling.

Snow or ice has not stopped falling

if additional snow or ice falls within

four hours.Failure to shovel the sidewalk

abutting your property may result

in an ofcial notice from Code

Enforcement. If you receive a notice

in the mail, or as a door hanger, you

have 24 hours to shovel the snow and

remove the ice. If you do not comply

with the ofcial notice, you may be

issued a summons, and the City will

order a contractor to shovel the walks

at your expense.

To report snow and ice violations

on sidewalks, call Code Enforcement

at 303-651-8695.

No Coffee with Council inNovember and DecemberCoffee with Council, usually held the last

Saturday of every month, will not be held

in November and December due to the

holidays. The next Coffee with Council

is Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Call 303-651-8601.

Snow Chasers Help Shovel SnowIncome-qualifying seniors and disabled people may apply for the Citys SnowChaser program, which relies on volunteers to help clear s idewalks. To improve

your chances of receiving help through this program, please sign up as soon as

possible. If you are among the healthy and kindhearted, we would appreciateyour help as a volunteer. To volunteer or to request help, call Kari Grotting,

Longmont Senior Services, at 303-651-8495.

Join usin Jan.

Longmont Lights continued on page 4


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2 Longmont Life | November-December 2010 www.ci.longmont.co.us

Having just completed my rst year as mayor, I have been

both excited and impressed with the direction the city is

headed in this tough economy. Most importantly, weve once

again become a good neighbor by settling the lawsuits with

Firestone. This has opened doors for regionalism and the

ability to work with our neighbors on issues that affect us all.

Economically, we have chosen to continue the small

business initiatives that have paid dividends to the community.

I also am proud of our compassionate community that during

these tough economic times set a new record for contributions

of $25,000 to Hair 4 Hunger, more than doubling the previous

record. Of course this means Ill be losing my hair, but thats a

very small price to pay for feeding local people in need. Im still

determined to get the rejuvenation of the mall underway, and

recent talks with the Panattoni Development Company have

demonstrated that this is at the top of their agenda also.

Most of all I am humbled by everything those in our

community do to keep it the tremendous place that it is

to live and work. The business owners, faith community,

nonprots, service clubs and individuals who step up every

day to support Longmont and the people who live here

never cease to amaze me.

This is the time of year that we are reminded of all we

have to be thankful for. Words cannot express how thankful

I am for the outpouring of support I received this fall when

I faced cancer and the removal of a kidney. Thankfully, I am

doing very well and am back at my day job as well as my

work as mayor.

As we go into the new year, I wish for each of you health,

prosperity and the spirit of giving to others in need, and for the

city of Longmont I wish the very same.

Bryan L. Baum

Mayor

Baum is Back

Much to be Thankful for in Longmont

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 Lifeis 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 Clerks Ofce,350 Kimbark St.

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

From leftGabe Santos, At-Large, Mayor Pro Tem; Katie Witt, War II;

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

Southern Exposure

Longmont Museum presents

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens

of Nickolas Muray

From November 13, 2010, through January 2, 2011, the Longmont Museum presents

Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray. This exhibit features 46

photographs of Frida Kahlo, her husband

Diego Rivera, and their circle of fr iends.

They show how Frida constructed her

appearance as carefully as one of her

paintings.

Over the last 20 years, Frida Kahlo

has emerged from relative obscurity

to become one of the best-known 20th

century Mexican artists. Her image, of

brightly colored indigenous garments

and her ever-present unibrow, is as well

known as any of her paintings.

Some of the most iconic photographs

of Frida Kahlo were taken by her friend

and lover Nickolas Muray. He was a

pioneer of early color photography inaddition to being a portrait photographer

of athletes, presidents, and stars.

Admission is free to this special exhibition. The Longmont Museum is open Tuesday

through Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5. While the Museum is closed most Mondays,

there will be special Monday hours during school breaks: November 22, December 20,

and December 27. For more information, call the Museum at 303-651-8374.

Photo by Nickolas Muray, Nickolas Muray Photo Archives.

The peoplewho live here

never cease to

amaze me.

Where Can YouMake a Difference?

More than 150 volunteers serve on the City of Longmonts 22 boards

and commissions. These residents make a difference by advising City

Council on current operations and long-term planning. They ensure

that Longmont continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.

You can make a difference here.City of LongmontBoard and Commission Openings

APPLY L at www.ci.longmont.co.us/boards/index.htm or

in person at the City Clerks Ofce, 350 Kimbark St., by 5 pm on

November 3. Terms begin in early 2011.

Questions? Call 303-651-8649.

Airport Advisory Board

Art in Public Places Commission

Board of Adjustment and Appeals

Board of Environmental Affairs

Cable Trust Board

Callahan House Board

Golf Course Advisory Board

Historic Preservation Commission

Housing and Human ServicesAdvisory Board

Library Advisory Board

Longmont Area VisitorsAssociation

Longmont Housing Authority

Master Board of Appeals

Museum Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation AdvisoryBoard

Planning and Zoning Commission

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Transportation Advisory Board

Water Board


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303-776-6050 November-December 2010 | Longmont Life 3

OCTOBER

30 Day of the Dead AnnualCommunity Celebration10 am to 5 pm, Longmont Museum,400 Quail Rd., 303-651-8374

This free community festival, now inits 10th year, is the Longmont Museums

signature event. (See story above.)Museum hours: Tuesday Saturday, 9

am to 5 pm. Sunday, 1 to 5 pm

30 Coffee with Council9 to 10 am at Longmont Senior Center,910 Longs Peak Ave. Call 303-651-8601.

31 Safe Halloween Night6 to 8:30 pm at Longmont Recreation

Center, 310 Quail Rd.A free evening of carnival rides,

boat rides and Halloweenfun all geared for youth

ages 10 and under.

Call 303-774-4800.

Discovery DaysLongmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd.

Hands-on early childhood enrichment

program featuring themed art and craftactivities each week for ages 2 to 5 and a

parent. Program admission: $3 Longmontresidents, $3.50 nonresidents. Call

303-651-8374. Tuesday, Wednesday,

Friday, 9 to 10:15 am, 10:15 to 11:30 am,12:30 to 2 pm. Closed November 23-29,

December 22-31.

NOVEMBER

5 Need Help with yourHeating Costs?11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the LongmontSenior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.

Is your heating bill out of control? Fndout if you are eligible for the LEAP and

the Longs Peak Weatherization programsat this presentation. Ask the front desk

for a list of items you should bring in

order to complete the LEAP paperworkimmediately after the presentation. FREE,

registration required. Call 303-651-8411.

5 Mixing CulturalIdentities ThroughTransracial Adoption

2 to 3 pm at the Longmont Senior Center,910 Longs Peak Ave.

Cultural anthropologist Susan Harnesswill present her research on American

Indian transracial adoption. Using her own

experiences, as well as stories of otheradoptees, she presents the cultural and

sometimes challenging perspective ofgrowing up as an American Indian in a

colonized world. Free, please register in

advance at 303-651-8411.

13 36th AnnualLongmont Turkey Trot

9 am at Altona Middle School,

4600 Clover Basin Dr.

10K and 2-mile run/walk. Call 303-651-8406 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/

rec/special.

13 Taste of Therapy Fair10 am at Izaak Walton Clubhouse,18 South Sunset St.

An opportunity to sample a varietyof alternative wellness options, $5 per

15-minute session. Call 303-651-8404.

18 Colorado History -Nathan Meeker

10 to 11:30 am at the Longmont SeniorCenter, 910 Longs Peak Ave.

Nathan Meeker founded the UnionColony, which became the present-day

city of Greeley. He was killed in whatbecame known as the Meeker Massacre.

It was this event that resulted in the Uteslosing most of their remaining land in

Colorado. $4 resident, $5 nonresident,

registration required. Call 303-651-8411.

19 Friday AfternoonConcerts: Jeff JenkinsDoes Jazz

2:30 pm at the Longmont Senior Center,910 Longs Peak Ave.

The Jeff Jenkins Trio, featuring vocalistTerri Jo and bassist Ken Walker, will bring

to the audience a unique mixture of classic

jazz and modern music. Guest artist: Localoil and pastel artist Rick Stoner will be

Novembers featured artist. $7, ticketsavailable at the door.

25Ofces ClosedCity ofces closed for Thanksgiving

day holiday. Ofces reopen on Friday,November 26. Call 303-651-8601.

25Thanksgiving Lap Swim& Specialty Fitness Classes7 to 11 am at Centennial Pool, 1201

Alpine St. Call 303-651-8406.

DECEMBER

2 Lecture and lm Frida6 pm at Longmont Museum,400 Quail Rd.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

curator of Hispanic and Latin Americanart Tariana Navas-Nieves lectures on the

artwork and life of Frida Kahlo, followedby a screening of the lm Frida starring

Selma Hayek. Rated R. Admission: $8

residents, $10 nonresidents.

10&11Longmont Lights!5 to 8 pm at Roosevelt Park,

725 8th Ave.

Celebrate Longmonts MagicalMoments with different activities

each evening. Holiday paradeis Saturday, December 11, at

5 pm. Call 303-651-8404or visit www.ci.longmont.

co.us/rec/special

17 Friday AfternoonConcerts, BoulderBach Festival

2:30 pm at the Longmont Senior Center,

910 Longs Peak Ave.The Boulder Bach Festival Singers, an

ensemble of 24, will perform in addition toa small instrumental ensemble. $7, tickets

available at the door.

GUEST ARTIST: Jeananne Wrightis a nationally recognized quilt

historian and an AQS CertiedAppraiser, who resides

in Longmont. She begancollecting quilts in 1968 and

now has one of the largest and

most complete collections in thecountry, with quilts spanning 200 years.

24Ofces ClosedCity ofces closed for Christmas holiday.

Call 303-651-8601.

31Ofces ClosedCity ofces closed for New Years Day

holiday. Call 303-651-8601.

datebook

Saturday, October 30, from 10 am to

5 pm, visit the Longmont Museum

for a free community celebration of

the traditional holiday El Da de los

Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.

The Museum and its many community

partners are pleased to present this 10th

anniversary event free of charge.

Throughout the day visitors can use frosting to

decorate molded sugar skulls. Decorating altars and

graves with sugar skulls is a traditional activity in

Mexico also designed to poke fun at mortality. Also

taking place all day long are paper ower making, Day

of the Dead temporary tattoos, and Lady Catrina and

her Catrin.

Traditional food served throughout the day includes

pan de muertos, a sweet bread made in a shape that

symbolizes bones; spicy Mexican hot chocolate; chicken

mole; rice; beans; and tortillas. Nearly all of the food isdonated by local businesses.

The Museums special exhibit La Ofrenda de los

Muertos, exploring the history of the Day of the Dead

and celebrating the 10th anniversary of

the Day of the Dead at the Longmont

Museum, will be open all day. Included

in the exhibit are 14 community altars

honoring loved ones who have passed

away. Family members of those honored

may be present in the altar room to meet

and speak with visitors.

A series of musical and dance

performances will be held in the

Museums courtyard, weather

permitting.

COURTYARD ENTERTAINMENT11:30 am 12:30 pm Kalpulli Mitotilitztli Aztec Dance Group

1:00 1:45 pm Canciones de Mi Tierra and Coro San Juan

2:00 2:45 pm Alternatives for Youth Folklorico Dancers

Museum admissionand all activities on

October 30 are free and

open to the public.

Museum Life

Celebrate the Day of the Dead


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Lighten Up

LEDs Can Reduce Electric Bill

Longmont Power & Communications (LPC) has teamed up with AceHardware and Budget Home Center to reduce your cost of purchasingenergy efcient LED lighting this holiday season.

If youre an LPC customer, you can show your utility bill at turn-inevents in November and receive a coupon for $2 off each str ing of LEDholiday lights up to ve strings. Bring up to ve functioning strings of

incandescent holiday lights and the coupon discount will be doubled to$4 per string.

LPC will be at Budget Home Center, 780 Boston Avenue, on Saturday,November 14, and at Ace Hardware, 1727 Main Street, on Saturday,November 21, accepting functioning incandescent strings of lights andissuing coupons. Both events will run from 10 am to 2 pm.

Electricity savings is extraordinary

By using LED holiday lighting instead of incandescent lighting, you willsave electricity and reduce your utility bill.

A typical C7 string of 50 incandescent lights uses about 300 watts(.3 kilowatts) of electricity per string. At LPCs electric rate of 6.56 cents*per kWh, that means the cost to operate one string of lights is nearly2 cents per hour per strand. The total cost to operate one strand of

incandescent holiday lights ve hours each day for the entire season of30 days is about $2.95 per string. Multiply this cost by the number ofstrands of lights being used, and it is easy to see how quickly lightingcosts add up.

In contrast, a comparable strand of 50 LED holiday lights uses .004kilowatts of electricity. Using the same formula, the total cost to operatea string of LED holiday lights for the season is less than 4 cents!

Benets of LEDs are greater than savings

The benets of using LED holiday lighting instead of incandescentlighting extend beyond saving electricity and money.

LED lights last substantially longer 50,000 to 100,000 hours whileincandescent lights last about 1,000 hours. LED lights are rugged anddurable, having no fragile lament or tube, and are resistant to heat, cold

and shock. Foremost, they are safer to use, especially near children andpets because the strong epoxy bulbs are virtually indestructible, andthey are always cool to the touch no matter how long they are left on.Also, the danger of re from holiday lighting is minimal because bulbsdo not burn hot. (A typical C7 string of 50 incandescent lights usesabout 300 watts [.3 kilowatts] of electricity per string. At LPCs electricrate of 6.56 cents per kWh [this calculation uses the average of the threetiers of LPCs residential rate], that means the cost to operate one stringof lights is nearly 2 cents per hour per strand.)

For more information call 303-651-8386 or visitwww.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc.

from page 1

As the centerpiece attraction of

Longmont Lights!Roosevelt Park will beilluminated to paint an impressive picture

through December. Thanks to the support

of generous community sponsors, the

Longmont Lights! festival is more than

just lights. Roosevelt Park will once again

host trolley rides, hot cocoa, the warmth of a

re, and special activities on the weekend of

December 10 and 11, and all events are free.

Santas Workshop returns on December

10 along with holiday music from All Star

Jazz at the Senior Center with a parachute

drop, ice skating show and reindeer visit. On

December 11 visitors will enjoy an ice show

at the Ice Pavilion, the sounds of live holiday

music from the Longmont Concert Band,

the fun and fuzzy Reindeer Dash on Main

Street before the parade, and of course the

sights and sounds of the Parade of Lights

and reworks. Mark your calendars now

to enjoy all of the sights and festivities that

the Longmont Lights! festival has to offer

December 3 through 11.

For a complete overview and detailed activity schedule call Recreation Services at

303-651-8404 or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special/longmont_lights.htm.

FRIDAY, Dec. 3

Downtown Tree Lighting and

Festivities 6 to 8 pm

Celebrate the kick-off of theholiday season downtown.The annual lighting of the 6th

Avenue Plaza Tree will takeplace at 6:15 pm. Visit Santa atthe Used Book Emporium, enjoyspiced nuts and a beveragefrom vendors, see the outdoorperformers and carolers, pickup gift bags, and visit themany merchant open houses.For more information aboutthis night call the LongmontDowntown Development

Authority at 303-651-8484.

FRIDAY, Dec. 10

Longmont Lights in RooseveltPark 5 to 8 pm

Holiday Ice Show

6:30 to 7:30 pm

This free show will featureinstructor and pro skaters from

the Denver area. Stop by andwatch the skaters perform atthe Longmont Ice Pavilion at725 8th Avenue. Open, freeskating and skate rental willfollow the shows completionuntil 9 pm. For regular rinkhours and fees call the rink at303-774-4777.

Sounds of the Holidays at the

Senior Center 6:30 to 8 pm

Enjoy the sounds of theLongmont All Star Jazz band

under the direction of BillWilkinson.

Night Parachute Drop 8 pm

(weather permitting)Gather around the walking pathof Roosevelt Park and look tothe skies for this remarkablenight drop.

Santas Workshop

5 to 8 pm

Visit Santa and his workshopon this magical evening. Makeholiday ornaments and play inhis workshop. This parent/childactivity is geared for childrenage 10 and under. Be sure tobring your camera.

Hot Cocoa Carts 5 to 8 pm

Enjoy a free cup of hot cocoaon Friday and Saturday fromone of the hot cocoa cartsin Roosevelt Park, locatedby the repits. Sponsored byLongmont Meals on Wheels.

Trolley Rides 5 to 8 pm

Take a horse-drawn carriageride around Old TownLongmont. Trolley rides beginand end on the east side of theLongmont Senior Center.

Mini-Train Rides 5 to 8 pm

Twin Peaks Mall provides thisentertainment for parentsand children 8 and younger.Pick up the train at the northend of Roosevelt Park by theRoosevelt Activity Pool.

Reindeer Visit 5 to 8 pmSanta will bring two of hisreindeer and an elf to the frontlawn of the Memorial Building.Fire Pits, Carolers 5 to 8 pm

Visit the warmth of the re pits

on Friday and Saturday as youwalk around Roosevelt Park andsee the millions of lights sparkle!

Ice Sculptor 5 to 8 pm

Jess Parish will be creatingbeautiful ice sculptures underthe Rose Garden Arch.

SAtuRDAY, Dec. 11The Gingerbread House

Contest Awards 1 to 2 pmVisit the Great Frame Up andOld Firehouse Art Center to see

the gingerbread art displaysand hear the winners. Silentauction will take place Dec.13 15.

The Reindeer Dash3:15 pmKids join the fun before theparade! Dress up as a reindeer(or do your best impressionof one), and gather at 3rd andMain at 3:15, with free facepainting and foam reindeerantlers (while supplies last).Then at 3:45 dash up MainStreet in the Reindeer Dash!Costumed and face paintedparticipants get a gift bag (whilesupplies last) and the fun of

joining the herd of furry friends!

Longmont Lights in Roosevelt

Park 5 to 8 pm

Holiday Parade of Lights

5 pmThis years theme, MagicalMoments, will illuminateMain Street with over 60 oatstwinkling in lights. Come watchthis magical parade lledwith marching toy soldiers,high school marching bands,ice castles, 12-foot balloons,costumed characters andmuch more.

Longmont Concert Band

6:45 to 8 pm

This group will delight listenersat the Senior Center.

Mini-Train Rides

5 to 8 pm

Twin Peaks Mall provides thisentertainment for parentsand children 8 and younger.Pick up the train at the northend of Roosevelt Park by theRoosevelt Activity Pool.

Fireworks 6:30 pm (weatherpermitting) will ll the air atRoosevelt Park (north end ofthe St. Vrain Memorial Building)immediately following theparade.

Warming Huts

Located in the St.VrainMemorial Building gymnasiumand the Senior Center cafeteria/

gymnasium. Bathrooms,telephone access and holidaytreats will be provided.

Dec. 110

Vote for your favorite

gingerbread art at the GreatFrame Up and Old Firehousegalleries.

Dec. 610

City Sidewalks,

Busy Sidewalks

Visit downtown Longmont asthe streets come alive withopen houses, performances,tours, tournaments, and

activities for children young andold! Visit www.LongmontLights.com for more details!

SPNSRS:

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Broes ElectricPlatte River Power AuthorityTimes-CallLongmont Meals on WheelsTwin Peaks MallChick-l-ACity of Longmont Community

Services DepartmentLDDAFriends of the Longmont

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Dont Get Fried

Holiday Safety Tips FromLongmont Fire and LPCDuring the holidays, we all love a little turkey while gathering with family and

friends. If you plan to fry your turkey, here are some things you should know:

The oil is heated to such a high temperature

for frying that the vapors can easily ignite and

start a re. Fryers often are bumped or tipped over in the

cooking process, causing the hot oil to spill.

If you use a turkey fryer in the rain or snow, the

water hitting the oil can splash or turn to steam,

both of which cause burns. The same effect

occurs when the turkey is not fully thawed.

Many house res have started when fryers

were moved indoors or into a garage to keep

them out of the snow or rain. For additional

information contact the Longmont Fire

Department Safety Coordinator at 303-651-8432.

TIS TH SAS dCATIG! SAT TIPS MLGMT PW & CMMICATIS (LPC)

Replace incandescent holiday lighting with LED lights. They are cool to

the touch no matter how long theyre on (see page 4).

Carefully inspect new and old light strings, and replace damaged items

before plugging in the strings.

Turn off al l light strings and decorations before leaving home or going

to bed.

Keep live trees as moist as possible to reduce the risk of re from dry

needles by keeping the tree stand full of water.

Place your tree in a sturdy stand designed to keep it from tipping over.

Keep the tree at least three feet from any heat source, such as a

replace or heating vent. Do not place the tree where it may block exits.

Dispose of the tree safely when it begins dropping needles. Dry trees are

highly ammable!

From December 26 through January 5, Christmas trees can be recycled at the

following locations: Longmont Recycle Center, Roosevelt Park, Garden Acres

Park, Kanemoto Park, and Centennial Park.

Create Holiday Memories

or Your family at theLongmont Ice Pavilion!

- Public Skating- Learn-to-Skate Classes- Hockey- Skate Rental/Sharpening- Birthday Parties/

Group Outings

49-137492

Longmont Ice Pavilion

725 8th Avenue, Longmont

303-774-4777 Recreation Serviceshttp://ci.longmont.co.us/rec/icerink/index.htm

Tree-cycling Availableat Years EndFrom December 26, 2010, thru January 5, 2011, Longmonts Public

Works Solid Waste Division provides satellite Christmas tree

collection at these locations:

Longmont Recycling Center, 140 Martin Street Open

Monday through Wednesday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and

Thursday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5:45 pm. Closed on

Sundays and on Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas

Day and New Years Day.

Roosevelt Park Parking lot south of 8th Avenue

Garden Acres Baseball Park West side of parking lot off

18th Avenue

Kanemoto Park Parking lot south of S. Pratt Parkway

Centennial Park East parking lot off of Alpine Street

Trees must have all decorations and bags removed prior to drop-off.Please do not leave any other trash or debris at the drop-off sites.

Disposing of Christmas Wrapping

Wrapping paper is a fun way to dress up a gift, but did you know

that this fancy paper can be recycled? Here are some tips on how to

recycle wrapping paper for all occasions:

Why tear that gift open with careless abandon? Take a moment

to savor the beauty of the gift, carefully unwrap the package,and save that paper to be reused at a later date. Re-use is the

best way to assure this paper has a long life cycle.

From December 26, 2010, thru January 5, 2011, you can

bring your wrapping paper to the Recycle Center at

140 Martin Street. Do not put this paper in your curbside

container. Wrapping paper is considered a contaminant in

the single-stream process due to its high clay content and

low ber content, thus requiring that it be kept separate from

all other recyclables. This bin is for wrapping paper only.

Please do not include metallic wrapping paper, ribbons,

bows, ornaments, tissue paper, uorescent or dark paper, or

paper covered in tape (these items are considered trash). We

appreciate your effort to help make this program a success.

Trash Collection Holiday ScheduleTrash and recycling collection will not provided on Veterans Day

(November 11) and Thanksgiving Day (November 25). Trash and

recycling services will be provided the day after a holiday. If your

collection day falls on one of these holidays, refuse/recyclables will

be collected one day later. Christmas Day and New Years Day fall on

Saturday this year, so the pickup schedule will not change during

these weeks. For more information, please call City of Longmont

Public Works Solid Waste Operations at 303-651-8416, 8 am to 5

pm Monday through Friday.


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Limits and Love

City Offers Classes toStrengthen FamiliesSome of the common questions from parents heard at Children and

Youth Resources (CYR) are: Am I doing a good job with my children?

Are my boundaries too loose or too tight? Am I setting appropriate

limits? Sometimes parents want assistance improving communication

with their teens. It is difcult to be a parent and even more difcult tohave balance with their children.

This is why CYR offers a parenting program where parents and youth can come together and learn from each other.

The Strengthening Families Program is a nationally recognized, science-based, best practices program developed by

Iowa State University.

Parents learn what to expect from their adolescent children while setting limits and showing love during trying times,

while youth learn how to resist peer pressure, handle anger, manage stress, choose positive friends and show appreciation

for their parents and caregivers.

This program is created for parents/caregivers and youth ages 10 to 14. There are

seven two-hour sessions, and dinner and childcare are provided to make it easy for

everyone to participate. The program also is offered in Spanish and in English.

For the rst hour of the classes parents/caregivers and youth meet in separate

groups so that they can learn ways of communicating and understanding each

other. During the second hour the families come together to have fun and practicetheir newly learned skills with one another. Each session is lled with activities and games. The classes are taught by

three trained program facilitators and are designed to help parents/caregivers and youth build on their strengths and

grow and learn together in a safe atmosphere.

For more information, or to sign up for these classes, please contact Children and Youth Resources

at 303-651-8580.

Care Centers

Local Facilities Designated asEmergency SheltersDuring the past ve months, the City of Longmont Community Services Department and the Ofce of Emergency

Management have been working on updating the Citys emergency sheltering plan.

A dedicated group of Senior Services and Recreation Services staff have worked together to be able to assistdisplaced members of our community. If a disaster occurs in or near the city and creates the need for

evacuations, the St. Vrain Memorial Building at 700 Longs Peak Ave., the Senior Center at 910 Longs

Peak Ave., and the Longmont Recreation Center at 310 Quail Road are designated as the primary

sheltering locations. More specically, the Memorial Building and Senior Center are designated

primary Red Cross sites and the Recreation Center is the designated special needs shelter.

The sheltering team created written plans for sheltering operations and participated in a table-

top exercise and two funct ional exercises to hone their skills. Go Kits were created with everything

needed to open and run a shelter. During the last functional exercise, volunteers playing the role of

evacuated citizens arrived at the Memorial Building after being displaced by a ct ional tornado. They

were welcomed by staff into the shelter where they were checked in, entertained and fed. The sheltering

team practiced handling distraught and upset citizens, children, pets, and even a fake heart attack.

The team will continue to practice and update the plan on a yearly basis. We hope that there is never a need to

activate a shelter in the city, but if there is, were ready!

Dark Night Booka Big SuccessIt has been almost one year since

the Longmont Ending Violence

Initiative (LEVI) published a

childrens book, written by local

Longmont Police Detective Sara

Pierce, as part of its domesticviolence prevention, education

and awareness efforts. The book

illustrations were crafted from

torn-and-cut handmade paper by

Rebecca S. Lange and Ellen Schultz.

On a Dark, Dark Night was made

possible due to donations by local

Rotary Clubs. The book has been

sold in 23 states and Canada.

On a Dark, Dark Night

touches on the very ser ious topic

of domestic violence but in a way

that may help even the smallestchildren understand and cope with

their own experiences. The book

is available for sale online at

www.longmontdomesticviolence.org ,

as well as www.Amazon.com.

Exemplory Service

Longmont Ofcers ReceivePrestigious AwardThe Boulder County District Attorneys Ofce announced that the

recipients for the 2010 Beth Haynes Award for outstanding service in

eld of domestic violence are two Longmont police ofcers, Master

Police Ofcer Randy Lucero and Detective Mark Deaton.

This very prestigious award is given annually to a law

enforcement ofcer in Boulder County who performs exemplary

service in the eld of domestic violence. This is the rst year that

two police ofcers have been honored with this award, and both are

from Longmont. Nine Longmont police ofcers were nominated for

the award in 2010.

Mark Deaton Randy Lucero

Recreation Center

Senior Center

St. Vrain Memorial Building


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MAKINGTIME

ONLINEOPTIONS

AVILLAGE

LEARNINGIS FUN

Great Math Websites for Kids

By Brad Jolly

Students, would you like to spend less time doing math homework,

while getting better grades?

Parents,would you like to help your children learn math, even if you

were not great at math yourself?

Teachers, would you like to reduce

the time you spend planning and

grading, while providing each of

your students with individually

tailored practice and

lessons?

All of these things arenow possible, thanks to

two great math websitesand three small documents

that help guide students math

learning through these websites.The rst website is A Maths

Dictionary for Kids, atwww.amathsdictionaryforkids.com.This colorful, animated site wascreated by Australian teacher Jenny Eather, and it includes denitionsand activities for more than 600 math terms. The dictionary coversmost of the math vocabulary words used from kindergarten throughhigh school, and even relatively sophisticated math students will ndsomething new can you name all of the Platonic solids, for example?

The second website is ThatQuiz, atwww.thatquiz.org.This site, which includesEnglish, Spanish, French, Polish, Slovenianand Chinese versions, is devoted primarilyto math, though it also has sections devoted

to vocabulary, geography and science.The site covers math concepts from basicaddition and subtraction through calculus,and each quiz is customizable for length,difculty and problem type.

These sites are both excellent, butthey lack structure to help track studentprogress through the material. That is the purpose of the threedocuments found atwww.topmath.info/mtn.These threedocuments, which are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, allow students(and their parents and teachers) to quickly nd areas where studentscan improve their math performance.

The rst document is a list of the approximately 300 mostimportant math vocabulary words, from basic

arithmetic through algebra and geometry.The words are carefully grouped by subject

so that related terms are listed together,and students can quickly go through thelist to determine what they know andwhat they need to learn. Denitions andactivities for nearly all of these terms canbe found on A Maths Dictionary for Kids.

The other two documents are designedto work with ThatQuiz. One lists settings and

options to use with specic ThatQuiz topics, andthe other is a two-page le that students can use to

track their progress on the ThatQuiz site.In summary, by using the two websites and three documents listed

above, students can quickly get help on the math topics that they needto work on. In addition, they can track their progress over time andget a quick visual summary of what they know and where they canlearn even more. Please give these tools a try, and send your feedbackto [email protected].

About LifeLongmontLearning

LifeLongmontLearning is a community-based, City-sponsoredmovement to increase access to learning opportunities available in ourarea that can help all Longmont children and adults succeed in schooland throughout their lives. Making sure that everyone has access tolifelong educational opportunities is the foundation of a sustainablecommunity with a healthy economy and a high quality of life for all.

For more information, visit www.LifeLongmontLearning.com.

Poverty Hits Home

National Awareness WeekShines Light on Hungerand Homelessness

During National Homeless Awareness Week, November 14- 20, the

Longmont Housing Opportunities Team (LHOT) will host a free public

event to increase awareness and to promote the national endeavor toend hunger and homelessness in America and locally in Longmont.

Please join your neighbors on Wednesday, November 17, from 6

to 8 pm, at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, for

a special event that will feature Stagefright, a youth theater group

performing an original piece that speaks to the issues of poverty and

homelessness. A light dinner wil l be served.

If you would like more information please contact Kathy Fedler at

303-651-8736 or visit www.lhotonline.org.

PId AId THGH A CMMIT CAS PACKT

Community Cares Packets let Longmont residents give valuable and

immediate aid to the homeless. Each packet contains a $5 gift card for

McDonalds or Wendys, a 125-minute AT&T phone card, two RTD bus

passes, and a Where to get help resource card.

The cost of each packet is a $20 tax-deductible donation to

Longmont Housing Opportunities Team (LHOT). $10 packets also are

available. They can be purchased at:

Longmont Civic Center OUR Center Habitats ReStore

350 Kimbark St. 303 Atwood St. 1351 Sherman St.

Visit www.lhotonline.org or call 303-651-8736 for more information.

New Shades

Apply for 2011 LongmontPaint-A-Thon

Through the generosity of volunteers, the Longmont Paint-A-Thon helps

keep low-income seniors and people with disabilities living independently

in their own homes. They restore not only the outward appearance of the

home but the owners pride in their home and community. The Paint-A-

Thon has been going on in the Longmont Community since 1987rst

through Longmont Senior Services and then in 1998 through the help

of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, community

volunteers, and Longmont Senior Services.

The city is now taking applications for the 2011 Paint-A-Thon.

To be eligible for the Paint-A-Thon:

Properties must be located within the Longmont city limits The properties must be owner occupied

The owner must have adequate insurance coverage

All property taxes must be current

Owners must be elderly and/or disabled and determined to

be low-income.

To have a home considered for this program the homeowners must

complete an application and return it to Molly McElroy at the Civic Center

located at 350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO. Applications can be picked

up at the Longmont Senior Center located at 910 Longs Peak Avenue in

Longmont or at the Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark Street.

A caravan of volunteers wielding paint cans and brushes pitched

their ladders in Longmont last month to paint the homes of

elderly and disabled Longmont residence. Fo r one weekend a

year volunteers will paint the homes of selected homeowners

who are disabled or elderly.


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Home Page:www.ci.longmont.co.us

City Source:www.ci.longmont.co.us/citysource/index.htmor303-774-4370

Recreation Brochure:www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/index.htm

The GO for the 55+ audience:www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr/general/golden_outlook.htm

Various City e-Alert services:www.ci.longmont.co.us/selectalert/index.htm

LifeLongmontLearning:www.lifelongmontlearning.com/

Longmont Museum e-News:www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum

Twitter:twitter.com/cityoongmont/

City Line:www.ci.longmont.co.us/cityline/index.htm

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St.VrainMemorialBuilding. . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8404SeniorServices .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8411StreetMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-651-8416TrashandRecycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-651-8416UtilityBil ling.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8664Water/Sewer/StormDrainage . . . . . . . . . .303-651-8468

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Pick-up, Pick-up

Fall Leaf CollectionBright colors and cool nights mean nding your rake.

Longmont provides a leaf collection serv ice to help after

youve raked and bagged your leaves. You must place your

bagged leaves at your curb before 7 am on the Monday of

your designated week of collection. Crews will collect your

bagged leaves during that designated week.

Leaf bags set out after the designated collection program period are the responsibility of

the tenant and homeowner for disposal. The City also offers disposal of your leaves at the citys

Tree Limb Diversion Center located at 140 Martin Street. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, and

Wednesday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:45 pm. Closed Sunday.

Just bring your ID and City of Longmont utility bill showing the waste management fee for access to the site at

no additional charge.

Leaf collection information is also available on line at http://ci.longmont.co.us/solidwaste/events/curbsideleaf.htm or

call 303-651-8416.

BAGGEDLEAVESONLY(nopilesorrefuseofanykind)

REAP the Benets

of a Low-cost

Energy Audit

The Residential Energy Action

Program begins with a low-cost

audit and fnishes with lower

utility bills.

Longmont Power & Communica-tions (LPC) and the City of Long-mont are helping residents obtainrebates, tax credits and low-costnancing when they make theirhomes more energy efcient. Itbegins with one phone call toschedule a low-cost energy auditand nishes with lower utilitybills. Started in 2006, the Resi-dential Energy Action Program(REAP) has helped more than2,000 Boulder County residentslearn about their home energy use,invest in energy efciency

measures for their homes, andsave on energy bills.

Through the REAP program,LPC customers pay only $90 foran energy audit that helps themlearn about their homes energyuse and provides personalizedrecommendations to lower energybills. After the energy audit, aREAP representative suggestsways to implement the measuresidentied in the energy audit.

LPC customers pay as littleas $90 for an audit that normallycould cost as much as $300, saidDeborah Cameron, LPC CustomerServices & Marketing Manager.The follow-up action plan iscustomized for each LPC customerwho receives the audit so theywill know exactly how to beginreducing their energy use andlowering their utility bills.

The REAP program includes:Subsidized energy audits with a

blower door testOne-on-one energy counseling

that includes rebate, tax

credit and matching grantopportunities to supportefciency measure investment

Personalized Home EnergyAction Plan

Contractor referralsAssistance with rebate formsEducational seminarsReview of contractors

estimatesFor $30 more, LPC customers

also can receive an infrared scanof their home that reveals heated/cooled air loss in the homes

building envelope.By making one phone callto the REAP program managerat 303-999-3820, ext. 224, LPCcustomers can begin the processand reap the benets of a low-costenergy audit. Customers alsocan apply online by visitingwww.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc andclicking on the REAP icon.

If Your Regular TrashCollection Day Is:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Place Your Bagged Leaves CurbsideBefore 7 am n or Before:

Monday, October 18

Monday, October 25

Monday, November 1

Monday, November 8

Place Your Bagged Leaves CurbsideBefore 7 am n or Before:

Monday, November 15

Monday, November 22

Monday, November 29

Monday, December 6

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