Volunteers needed in
South Thornton!
Contact Krystle Codrey at 720-977-5882,
[email protected] or go to
www.volunteers.cityofthornton.net for more
information or to sign up.
Trash/Recycling News
For details about any of these programs
go to cityofthornton.net/TrashRecycling,
email environmentalsvcs@
cityofthornton.net or call 720-977-6200.
Fall Leaf Collection October 17- November 11
City trash customers may place their
bagged leaves at the curb on their regular
trash pickup day during this time. Use
black trash containers first. Bags filled
with trash or other debris will not be
collected. Restrictions apply.
When the snow flies, Snowbusters help
their neighbors in need! Snowbusters must
be able and available to shovel snow on
paths for residents in need within 24 hours
of a snowstorm. The program is in great
need of volunteers that can shovel in the
South Thornton area. All residents-in-need
are screened and all volunteers undergo
background checks.
Planning a room remodel or other project
during the winter months?
Click & Haul is available
year-round to city trash/
recycling customers to
haul away the debris.
The service fee is
almost always $65!
Go to cityofthornton.net
to schedule your curbside pickup or for
more information call 720-977-6200.
Thornton Police Celebrating
27 years of Helping Local Children
Through Christmas Crusade
Holiday Delay
Thanksgiving: City collection service will
be on a one day holiday delay November
24 and 25. If your normal trash/recycle
pickup day is Thursday, November 24, it
will be collected on Friday, November 25
and Friday’s pickup will be collected on
Saturday, November 26.
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During the week of December 25 and the
week of January 1, city trash/recycling
service will be on a REGULAR schedule
with NO holiday delay. Please have your
containers at the curb by 7 a.m. on your
regular collection day.
9500 Civic Center Dr.
Thornton CO 80229
The Thornton community can support
the Christmas Crusade Program with
clothing and toy donations.
Christmas Wrap Collection
City trash/recycle customers can place
flattened holiday boxes and bagged
wrapping paper at the curb for collection
on their regular trash collection day the
week following Christmas, December 2630. Use the black trash container first or
place eligible items with other recyclables
in the green recycle container.
Cooking Oil Recycling Reminder
Thornton residents can drop-off used
cooking oil in one gallon sealed plastic
containers only, at the IMC, 12450
Washington St., M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
excluding holidays. Commercial oil will
not be accepted.
November-December 2016
For the past 27 years, the Thornton Police Department has
been providing the joy of Christmas to Thornton children
through the Christmas Crusade for Children. “During the
course of their duties Thornton Police Officers become
aware of family situations where children will be having a
less than desirable Christmas experience due to a variety
of family hardships and situations,” says Thornton Police
Officer Matt Barnes.
“The officers personally nominate these children for
supplemental Christmas presents through the Christmas
Crusade for Children Program, and then during the course
of their duties deliver the gifts to the children at their home.”
Since the program’s inception, Thornton PD has helped
over 4,675 Thornton families representing 12,908 children.
Gifts for the program are accepted through donations from
the community. The program only accepts new, unused
toys and clothing.
Donations can be dropped off at the Thornton Police
Department, 9551 Civic Center Dr., 8-10 a.m., any day of
the week leading up to Christmas. For more information contact Officer Barnes at 720-977-5024.
Get FIRED Up at the Citizens’ Fire Academy
If you would you like to get an insider’s view of the Thornton Fire Department, now’s your chance. Thornton Fire is
offering a Citizens’ Fire Academy to increase your knowledge and understanding of Fire Department daily and emergency
operations and to promote interaction with the firefighters and paramedics. “The Academy offers an interactive learning program,” says Thornton Fire Public Education Officer Sabrina Iacovetta.
“Students will participate in classroom sessions, practical evolutions, visit all five fire stations, and experience several
hands-on firefighting techniques including using a fire extinguisher and handling a fire hose.”
The Citizens’ Academy is free and classes will be held on Thursdays from 6-9:30 p.m., March 16-May 18, 2017, with a
special hands-on training session held on Saturday, April 29. “Each evening will focus on different subjects including
EMS, Hazardous Material Responses, Auto Extrication, Public Education, Technical Rescue and much more,” says Iacovetta.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live or work in Thornton and undergo a background check. Applications are
available at Fire Administration, 9500 Civic Center Dr. or at www.cityofthornton.net/Fire and are due no later than Friday,
February 10, 2017. They will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited to 20. For more information,
contact Fire Public Education Officer Sabrina Iacovetta at 720-872-6092 or [email protected]. Please note that this program is not for Fire Department employment or certification.
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North Metro Rail Line Construction Update
As winter moves in, construction of the North Metro Rail Line continues at a rapid
pace. Most bridge substructures have attained substantial completion, making way
for the onslaught of track installation. “Drainage projects and parking lot construction in and near the stations will continue
for several months, followed by the final aesthetic work of canopy placement,
landscaping and parking lot finishes next summer,” says RPP Public Information
Manager Kathy Berumen. The Overhead Catenary System (OCS) poles are methodically
rising to define the guideway as opening inches upon us. “It was a productive summer
for the North Metro Rail Line” says Regional Rail Partner’s Project Manager, Dave Trent. “We’re happy with the progress we’ve made thus far and ask our local community
members to bear with us as we continue with our operations.” Construction activities encompass many variables including subcontractor schedules,
availability of materials, coordination with local jurisdictions and weather delays. For
the most up-to-date information, visit www.rtd-fastracks.com/nm_3. While there,
please sign up to receive the North Metro newsletter and construction alerts. If you
have any concerns or questions, call the Construction Information Line at 720-4565279.
We’re on NextDoor!
Nextdoor is the private social
network for you, your neighbors
and our community.
Join the conversation!
Nextdoor
to find out about the
latest news in your
neighborhood!
To apply for the committee, residents should complete a city
board application.
Applications and more information on TAF can be found
on www.cityofthornton.net or by contacting Neighborhood
Services at 303-538-7600 or [email protected].
Deadline to apply is December 16, 2016.
Thornton’s North I-25 Corridor a Focal Point
for Commercial Real Estate
Thornton has become a focal point for the commercial real estate market,
capitalizing on a rapidly growing high-income population, lower land costs
and reasonable housing prices. “These factors are gaining the corridor a lot
of attention from developers,” says Thornton Retail Administrator Julie Jacoby.
“The corridor is now seeing exciting retail and entertainment opportunities
historically reserved for our southern neighbors.”
The city of Thornton is already
using Nextdoor to
communicate with you
and build a happier, safer
community.
Sign up for
Members Needed for Grant Committee
The city is looking for residents who are interested in
sitting on a grant review committee. The committee will
meet Monday nights in February, March and April to
evaluate the Thornton Assistance Funds (TAF) applications.
TAF is a grant program for organizations that help Thornton
residents meet their basic needs and enhance their ability to
be self-sufficient.
“It’s the easiest way
for you and your
neighbors to talk
online in the
real world!”
Topgolf, which opened its first Colorado location in Centennial last year, has
turned its attention to Thornton. Topgolf received formal approval from the
Thornton City Council, and they will construct a 64,000 sq. ft. golf recreation
facility on 14.4 acres at the southeast corner of I-25 and 136th Avenue in
Thornton. It is currently projected to open in Fall 2017.
Topgolf will compliment additional development already occurring in
Thornton along this intersection, including the Denver Premium Outlets. Simon Property Group is expected to break ground in the Spring of 2017 on
this 350,000 sq. ft. outlet mall being developed on the northeast corner of I-25
and 136th Avenue. Denver Premium Outlets is expected to open to the public
in time for Back-to-School shopping in 2018.
Also on deck, Viewhouse is slated to join the mix with a replica of their
Centennial restaurant/tavern locating next door to Topgolf and the Thorncreek
Golf Course. The 15,000 sq. ft. facility will be complete with a restaurant, bar,
rooftop dining, and the ever popular Viewhouse Green.
Shop Thornton First Magazine
As the holiday season approaches, be sure to take a look at our first
edition of Shop Thornton First magazine that will be mailed to homes
in Thornton toward the end of October. This publication will contain
a tremendous collection of information, articles and advertisements
for many of Thornton’s 1,800+ businesses. Please keep and use this
listing when searching for entertainment, food or a multitude of
services located in Thornton.
This inaugural publication is brought to you in part by the Businesses
of Thornton Advisory Commission–a group of local business
representatives who serve as a liaison between Thornton City Council
and the Thornton business community. Their goal is to better inform
residents about the services, businesses and amenities the city of
Thornton has to offer and why shopping in Thornton not only benefits
you and your family, but also the entire city. Cabela’s Thornton, which remains one of the highest grossing stores per sq. ft.
in the country, will have a new co-tenant at The Grove Shopping Center at I-25
and 144th Avenue. SteinMart recently opened next door to Hobby Lobby on
October 13, just in time to capitalize on the holiday shopping season.
The Summit, a 50,000 sq. ft. bowling and entertainment facility planned for
144th Avenue and Washington Street, will be breaking ground in September
with a planned opening for Fall of 2017. At opening, the center will boast
24 bowling lanes, a stadium-seating restaurant/bar and private bar, bowling
area, event/party rooms and outdoor dining.
“The North I-25 corridor has truly become the focal point for development,”
says Jacoby. “A number of other projects are in the planning stages from the
Larkridge retail center at Thornton’s northern boundary of CO Hwy 7, to the
Washington Square business park located at 120th Avenue, to Thornton’s
Healthcare District located in the southern part of the city.” For the most up-to-date information available, please visit the Shop
Thornton First website at www.shopthorntonfirst.com or follow
Shop Thornton First on Facebook @ShopThorntonFirst and Twitter @
ShopThornton1st. Thornton Continues to Receive Good
Marks in Annual Litter Index
Keep Thornton Beautiful recently conducted a litter index to assess
the amount of litter in Thornton, surveying 50 random sites in the
city. Thornton received its lowest litter rating to date, with an overall
score of 1.09, meaning minimal-to-no-litter found. In prior years,
the overall rating was 1.13, 1.36, and 1.28. Keep Thornton Beautiful
is a local affiliate of the nonprofit organization Keep America
Beautiful, whose goals include promoting more vibrant and cleaner
communities.
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Perfect Holiday Gift
Program
The
city of
working
to connect
need with holiday meals
Fall Sweeping Schedule
Fall residential street sweeping begins soon, and will take
six-weeks to complete. Operations will take place Monday
through Saturday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., utilizing several
street sweepers to collect tree leaves from approximately
200 centerline miles of residential and collector streets. Only
neighborhoods containing large trees that are subject to heavy
accumulation of leaves are included in the sweeping program.
Residents are not required to move vehicles parked on streets,
and sweeping will occur on non-trash collection days. A map
of the sweeping program is posted at cityofthornton.net on
the Street Operations Division page.
Thornton is
families in
and gifts.
If you are interested in adopting a
family for the holidays with a holiday meal
or gifts please go to
www.cityofthornton.net/
communityconnections.
Traffic Signal Timing for Holiday Shopping
Traffic signal timing will be changed for holiday shopping the afternoon of Thanksgiving and
continue through Christmas to make access to and from Thornton shopping areas more
convenient. These areas include:
• Thornton Town Center, Grant Street between Thornton Parkway and 103rd Street
• Plaza Las Americas, 88th Avenue and Washington Street
• Thorncreek Crossing, 120th Avenue between Washington Center Parkway and Washington
Street and Washington Street between 120th Avenue and Washington Center Parkway
• Colorado Plaza and Mission Trace, 120th Avenue between Madison Street and Bellaire Way
and Colorado Boulevard between 120th Avenue and 121st Avenue
• Larkridge, Washington Street between 160th Avenue and Highway 7 and Highway 7
between Washington Street and 164th Avenue
• Quebec Run, 128th Avenue and Quebec Street
• The Grove, 144th Avenue between Lincoln Street and Washington Street
Thanksgiving Holiday Delays and Closures
City of Thornton offices will be closed on November 24 and 25 to observe
the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thornton offices will reopen for normal business
hours on Monday, November 28. The Margaret W. Carpenter Recreation
Center and Thornton Community Center will be closed Thursday, November
24, for Thanksgiving, and will reopen with normal business hours on Friday,
November 25. The Thornton Senior Center will be closed both Thursday and
Friday.
Thanksgiving week, Thursday and Friday trash/recycle customers will have
a one day delay in service. Thursday customers will have their trash/recycle
collected on Friday, November 25. Friday customers will have their trash
collected on Saturday, November 26. All other trash/recycle customers are
on a normal schedule with no delay in service. Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant
Winter Maintenance Shut Down
A seasonal shift of treated water sources will begin mid-November,
when the Wes Brown Treatment Plant will be shut down for winter
maintenance activities. The plant treats water from the South Platte and
Clear Creek, and will be offline through February, restarting sometime
in March. The Thornton Water Treatment Plant, which treats water
from the Standley Lake, will remain in operation during this period
and supply all of Thornton’s water needs. Some residents may notice
a slight difference in taste between water sources, but the water will
meet all state and federal drinking water regulations. Daylight Saving Time:
Change Your Clock – Change Your Batteries
On Sunday, November 6, be sure to change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, and change the batteries in smoke
alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. “Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire
in half,” says Thornton Fire Public Education Officer Sabrina Iacovetta. “When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually
because batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead.”
When you’re changing the batteries, check the date of your smoke alarms. They need to be replaced every 10 years.
To check the manufacture date, remove the smoke alarm from the wall or ceiling, look at the back of the alarm for
the date of manufacture, put the alarm back on the ceiling or wall if it is less than 10 years old.
To prepare for a fire, Thornton Fire also recommends you create at least two different escape routes from every room and practice them with the entire
family. Plan and practice E.D.I.T.H. – Exit Drills in the Home. “Make the drills realistic and gather your family at a designated meeting place outside the
home,” says Iacovetta. “Safeguard your family from tragedy and take advantage of the time change to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide detectors.” November-December 2016
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Relatives Raising Children 2016 Conference
You Are Not Alone
Friday, November 18
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton
FEE (breakfast & lunch included): $
No on-site child care is available.
If you are raising a family members child, you are not alone!
This conference unites kin care providers.
December 3, 1-3 p.m.
Professio
n
Welcom als
e!
Carpenter Recreation Center
11151 Colorado Blvd.
Conference sessions will focus on parenting skills; the development of
social connections and support; understanding and coping with different
emotions; child growth and development; and parental resilience - our ability to
“bounce back” from challenging situations.
Be the one who actually gives a one-of-kind gift this year!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
1. Call and pay by phone, 720-799-9254.
First-time and seasoned collectors will be pleased with the diverse
selection of artists and styles represented, including paintings,
pottery, sculpture, photographs and more.
2. Online at www.relativesraisingchildren.eventbrite.com for a nominal fee.
3. Complete the registration form at www.cityofthornton.net/communityconnections
and mail it in with your payment.
Are you an artist interested in participating?
Our Mission
Go to www.cityofthornton.net/arts or
call 720-977-5882 for more information.
To work together as a community in support of kinship families through inspiring awareness, enhancing understanding,
building connections and encouraging self-care.
Mayor
Thornton
City
Council
presents
Heidi Williams
303-538-7531 - City
303-819-9722 - Cell
Heidi.Williams
@cityofthornton.net
Ward 1
Mack Goodman
Jacque Phillips
Mack.Goodman
@cityofthornton.net
Jacque.Phillips
@cityofthornton.net
303-538-7534 - City
303-287-8662 - Home
303-538-7537 - City
303-903-1011 - Cell
Ward 2
Friday, December 9 • 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 10 • 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 11 • 5 - 9 p.m.
Carpenter Park Fields
108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard
Supported by...
Mayor Pro Tem
Eric Montoya
Val Vigil
303-538-7536 - City
720-365-2695 - Cell
Eric.Montoya
@cityofthornton.net
303-538-7533 - City
720-226-4706 - Cell
Sam.Nizam
@cityofthornton.net
Val.Vigil
@cityofthornton.net
Thornton City Hall
9500 Civic Center Dr.
Thornton 80229
Josh Zygielbaum
303-538-7532 - City
720-523-3371 - Cell
Josh.Zygielbaum
@cityofthornton.net
Jan Kulmann
Adam Matkowsky
Jan.Kulmann
@cityofthornton.net
Adam.Matkowsky
@cityofthornton.net
303-538-7530 - City
303-601-2917 - Cell
City Council Meetings:
November 10, 29; December 6, 20
City Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the Thornton
City Hall Council Chambers and are also televised live on
KTTV-8, Comcast channel 8. These dates are subject to
change. Please go to www.cityofthornton.net and the
Community Calendar for current information. If you have a
disability and require assistance to attend and participate
in these meetings, call 303-538-7245.
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Thornton Police Department
and Municipal Court
9551 Civic Center Dr.
Thornton 80229
Infrastructure Maintenance Center
12450 Washington St.
Thornton 80241
Carpenter Recreation Center
11151 Colorado Blvd.
Thornton 80233
Ward 4
303-538-7201 - City
720-201-6155 - Cell
®
303-538-7535 - City
303-947-7588 - Cell
Ward 3
Sam Nizam
Official Media Sponsors
Animal Control 720-977-5250
Arts & Culture Center 720-977-5885
Automated Info Line 303-538-7629
Building Inspection 303-538-7250
Building Permits
303-538-7250
Business Assistance 303-538-7605
City Clerk’s Office 303-538-7230
City Council & Mayor ­ 303-538-7200
City Manager’s Office 303-538-7200
Code Compliance
303-538-7517
Communications 303-538-7279
Community Center 303-255-7830
Human Resources
303-538-7245
Jobline 303-538-7555
Municipal Court 720-977-5400
Neighborhood Services 303-538-7600
Police (non-emergency) 720-977-5150
Recreation Center 303-255-7800
Senior Center
303-255-7850
Snow & Ice Control 720-977-6464
Trash & Recycling 720-977-6200
Utilities (Water, Sewer) 720-977-6500
Utility Billing 303-538-7370
Volunteer Program
720-977-5881
Voter Registration 303-538-7230
Thornton Community Center
2211 Eppinger Blvd.
Thornton 80229
Tune into Comcast
Channel 8 anywhere in
the Thornton area.
Thornton Senior Center
9471 Dorothy Blvd.
Thornton 80229
Thornton 8 airs city council meetings,
coverage of local events and issues, and arts, cultural, educational
and original programming. Don’t have Comcast? Go to
www.cityofthornton.tv for streaming and On Demand content.
Thornton Arts & Culture Center
9209 Dorothy Blvd.
Thornton 80229
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Thornton City Voice Newspaper
Editorial Staff
Todd Barnes, 303-538-7279
Managing Editor/Communications Director
Gina Lantz, 303-538-7575
Design/Communications Technician
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282
Editor, Writer/Communications Content Supervisor
Photographers: City Staff and Thinkstockphotos®.
Erika Hollinshed, 303-538-7256
Writer, Design/Communications Technician
Special Thanks to all City Departments for their
contribution to the City Voice newspaper.
November-December 2016