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May 3, 2018
A publication of
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO
BLOOM TOWN:
Littleton’s Crabapple Route is rooted in history P7
Our Kitchen is scratch Our Bar is crafty Our Team will make your experience memorable Happy Hour Open - 6:30PM
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2299 W Main St. Historic Downtown Littleton • Littleton, CO 80120 • 303-942-0662
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‘There were and still are a lot of people who think Littleton should just stay the little town it used to be.’
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Garrett Ray | former owner/editor of the Independent, Page 6
SouthPlatteIndependent.net
INSIDE: VOICES PAGE 12 | LIFE PAGE 14 | CALENDAR PAGE 20 |
SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Local concert event schedule will offer something for everyone P14
CLEAN START: Volunteers tidy up the banks of the South Platte River P8 BACK TO BASICS: Bunts may not be glamorous, but they keep base runners moving P23 • Crowned Elk • New Orleans Chicken Pasta • Faroe Islands Salmon • Jambalaya • Seared Ahi Tuna • Lamb Lollipops