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November/December2010 Your community, your life Vol. 2, Issue 6
Baum is BackMayor returns after surgery.
Page 2
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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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 11/2011bryan.baum@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8602
AT-LARGEMAYOR PRO TEMGabe SantosTerm expires 11/2013gabe.santos@ci.longmont.co.us303-775-4005
WARD IBrian HansenTerm expires 11/2011brian.hansen@ci.longmont.co.us303-847-7186(Mon. & Tue., 8 to 10 am)
WARD II
Katie WittTerm expires 11/2013katie.witt@ci.longmont.co.us303-642-6606
WARD IIISean McCoyTerm expires 11/2011sean.mccoy@ci.longmont.co.us303-847-6076
AT-LARGESarah LevisonTerm expires:11/2011sarah.levison@ci.longmont.co.us303-847-1647
AT-LARGEAlex SammouryTerm expires 11/2013alex.sammoury@ci.longmont.co.us303-642-5298
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 cityoongmont@ci.longmont.co.us
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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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.
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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!
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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 mathtools@topmath.info.
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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LONGMONT ONLINE
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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General Information 303-776-6050AnimalControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8500BuildingInspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-651-8332CDBG/AffordableHousing . . . . . . . . . . . .303-651-8736
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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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