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Fund is started to pay for burial service for boy who drowned

A fund has been started to help pay the cost of a burial service for a young boy who died after falling into Chatfield Reservoir. 

Andres Patrick Sena, 4, of Littleton was the victim of an accidental drowning at Chatfield Reservoir on July 5. A family friend has started an effort to raise money for funeral services on the website gofundme.com.

The city of Littleton is helping with the fund-raising efforts by getting the message out. Andres’ great-uncle, Rick Dodson, is a 25-year employee of Littleton’s building maintenance division. 

Library bubble demonstration has kids' eyes popping

Littleton kids got the inside scoop on bubbles recently — by getting inside them.

Bubble Lady Nancy Winkler brought her "bubble-ology" presentation to Bemis Public Library on July 1, demonstrating how to make unbreakable bubbles, educational bubbles — and how to put a youngster inside a bubble. 

Winkler uses everything from granny curlers, pasta strainers, fly swatters and coat hangers to create her bubbles, eliciting “oohs and aahs” from the youngsters, who don't always manage to stay seated during the performance.

Child dies after being rescued from Chatfield Reservoir

A child pulled from Chatfield Reservoir and rushed to a local hospital died on Saturday night.

Andres Patrick Sena, 4, of Littleton was the victim of an accidental drowning, the Douglas County coroner said Monday.  

A report of a missing child possibly in the water went out about 5:35 p.m. Saturday, said Sgt. Ron Hanavan, a Douglas County sheriff's spokesman. 

City’s ban on sales of recreational pot made permanent

The Littleton City Council has banned sales of recreational marijuana and commercial growing operations in the city.

The council, on a 4-3 vote July 1, made permanent a temporary moratorium on retail sales and growing operations that had been in place since October 2013. That moratorium was set to expire this October. 

Council members Bruce Beckman, Debbie Brinkman, Randy Stein and Bruce Stahlman voted in favor of the ban. 

New superintendent determined to find common ground

Hired by a divided school board and suddenly at the helm of a district riven by political strife, Jeffco Schools Superintendent Dan McMinimee says he's determined to build bridges and develop relationships.

The Douglas County administrator took over the Jeffco school district July 1, and his first order of business was getting to know district staff — and letting them get to know him.

‘Food, cold beer and friends’

A sea of blankets and lawn chairs covered Clement Park as thousands waited for the night sky to be illuminated with fireworks on July 3. 

The Foothills Park and Recreation District’s Red, White & You celebration drew a massive crowd looking to start the July Fourth holiday early. Despite some evening rain showers, the event drew an estimated 30,000-35,000 people. 

The evening featured live music, kids games, food vendors and a 15-minute-long fireworks display that capped the night’s entertainment. 

Man arrested in connection with sex assault of woman he met online

The Jeffco Sheriff’s Office is looking for women who might have been the victim of sexual assault after meeting a man online. 

The Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year-old Michael Miller recently on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman he met on the Internet. Through its investigation, the Sheriff’s Office believes there could be other victims who have not reported alleged sex assaults. 

Public meetings planned on town’s proposal to annex Southwest Plaza

County Commissioner Casey Tighe will host two public meetings on the possible annexation of Southwest Plaza mall by the town of Bow Mar. 

The meetings are set for 3 to 5 p.m. July 10 and July 24 at the Columbine Library and are open to all county residents. 

 The owner of the mall, General Growth Properties, and representatives of Bow Mar presented a possible “flagpole” annexation, which would also include the town annexing stretches of West Bowles Avenue and South Sheridan Boulevard, on June 17 during staff briefings. 

Proposal to expand county commission won’t be on November ballot

A grassroots effort to add two members to the Jeffco Board of Commissioners has failed to get the proposal on the November ballot.

Jeffco 5, a nonpartisan group that favors increasing the number of commissioners from three to five, was able to gather only about 10,000 signatures of registered voters before the June 30 deadline. Some 17,444 valid signatures were required. 

GETTING HER KICKS

At age 7, Madelynn Gorman-Shore was looking for a sport she could participate in and enjoy. Little did she or her family know that a taekwondo demonstration during her time at the Collegiate Academy charter school would capture her imagination.

“I thought it was really cool,” she said. “It looked energetic and fun to do.”

“It looked exciting to her. She said that she wanted to do taekwondo, and I said, ‘Are you sure?’ ” said Erin Gorman-Shore, Madelynn’s mom.