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Western Welcome Week returns to Littleton with plenty of activities for all ages. Check out the special pullout section on pages 15, 16, 17 and 18
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Traffic upgrades urged for Littleton Village Interim city manager says improvements were not included in subdivision agreement
By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com Although traffic-improvement plans for Littleton Village have already been approved, interim City Manager Mark Relph believes another $180,000 in upgrades are needed to ensure pedestrian and traffic safety along Dry Creek Road
near Broadway, the sudivision’s western entrance. “I see some things in there that I could not pass,” he told Littleton City Council at a July 26 study session. “I could not let it go on without having this discussion here with council.” The city entered into a subdivisionimprovement agreement with the developers of the 77-acre former Marathon Oil site, in July 2014, which funded several traffic upgrades to go along with the development. Traffic continues on Page 7
Interim City Manager Mark Relph identified several traffic safety improvements that were not included in the original plan for the Littleton Village development. Photo by Kyle Harding
BEAT THE HEAT South Suburban Parks and Recreation offers summer events for the whole family. PAGE 4
TO YOUR HEALTH Water infused with fruits and vegetables is a nutritious drink choice. PAGE 12
Christopher Shefte, 7, of Littleton, cools off at the TRYathlon at Cook Creek Pool on July 30. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Giving it the old try South Suburban event offered a chance to swim, bike and run By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media When the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District holds its annual Youth and Adult TRYathlons
each year, it places the emphasis on completion rather than competition. This year’s event at the Cook Creek Pool in Lone Tree on July 30 drew more than 150 participants and featured five age categories, allowing athletes of all levels to test their abilities in the three-event race. Sarah Nielson, athletic coordina-
tor for South Suburban, said there are so many competitive triathlons that the district has been offering the recreational TRYathlons to get people excited about trying one. “The TRYathlons are for people who want to try it for the first time and who might be intimidated by the open-water swim.” Nielson said. TRYathlon continues on Page 7
ON THE ROAD TO RIO Colorado man poised to be the only U.S. beach volleyball referee at this summer’s Olympic games. PAGE 22
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August 17th at 12:15 pm
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