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DENVER, COLORADO FEBRUARY 2006 Opening at Stapleton Late this Year New CU Family Medical Center

The new medical office building under construction in the Town Center that will house University Family Medicine – A.F.Williams. Emphasis on Good Health Shapes Stapleton Lifestyle he construction of a new, two story 50,000 square foot medical office building in Stapleton’s East 29th T Avenue Town Center adjacent to the Walgreens will do more than re-shape the “skyline” at Stapleton – it will also change the way many families in Stapleton and the surrounding neighborhoods receive their medical care. Dr. Jacquelyn Jonas performs a well child exam on Olivia Dawes. Parents Helen and Conrad Dawes participate in wellness When completed late this year, the Town Center visits at the University Family Medicine - A.F.Williams Center, which will move to Stapleton late this year. medical office building will serve as the new location for the University Family Medicine – A.F. Williams Center. Operated by the physicians of the University of Colorado Hospital, the Center will offer a “full spectrum of care, Stapleton’s New Fire Station To Open in August from general wellness care to emergency medicine.” The self-described mission of the University Family Medicine – veryone who enjoys the traditional A.F. Williams Center is to provide family medicine architecture of Stapleton’s urban physicians who are trained to (continued on page 3) Eneighborhoods will find the same appeal in the design of the new fire station the Denver Fire Department will open on Martin Luther King Boulevard in August of Ideas for Valentine’s Day this year. Located across from the former airport’s parking structure, the new fire house replaces Denver Fire Station 26, an aging facility currently operating at 38th and Pontiac. Designed by Oz Architecture, the fire station has the Tudor style design intended to recall the look of a traditional fire house, said Lt. Phil Champagne, public information officer for the Denver Fire Department. “We The fire house, located on Martin Luther King Boulevard across from wanted it to look like a fire house,” he said. the former airport’s parking structure, begins to take shape. While the new fire station has the look of modern components but at least one “throwback” to a traditional fire house, the design and layout of the one earlier times: the living quarters for 13 firefighters will story, three-bay structure not only has a number of very utilize “Murphy beds” that fold away into the wall when not in use to make the most of space. As with most fire houses, training and physical fitness programs necessary to keep firefighters prepared to respond to life-and-death emergencies are planned for in the design of the facility. A tower attached to the new fire station will be utilized for “high angle” rescue training. Provisions to maintain physical fitness will include an outdoor jogging track that may also be available to the community. The firehouse is being Michelle Stefanon, owner of Amore Fiori Flowers & Architect’s rendering of the new fire station shows the Tudor constructed by Golden Triangle Gifts in Stapleton’s Town Center, offers ideas to make style design intended to recall the look of a traditional fire house. Construction Company. Valentine’s Day special. See Views on the Street, page 13.

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SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS of scenes that portray life at Stapleton It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time! for the Front Porch calendar. Email to [email protected]. Shoes on Julie and David Manthey’s front porch on New Year’s Eve, when they sponsored a group run. APRIL EVERY MONTH EVERY MONTH Saturday, April 8th *Spring Fling Every Tuesday First Wednesday Preschool and Parent Support Group “1st Wednesdays” Westerly Creek Elementary School Home-based business group MAY 1 - 3:30pm Most meetings 11:30am - 1pm [720.423.4797] [Check StapletonLife.com to confirm Wednesday, May 24th *School to Pool Party Every Tuesday time and place] AA Open Discussion Meeting Second Wednesday Saturday, May 27th Stapleton Visitor Center 8:00pm S.U.N. Transportation Comm. Meeting Aviator & Puddle Jumper Pools Open [Joe Mc at 303.912.7075] Stapleton Visitor Center 6:30 – 8:00pm Lian Teegarden, a Stapleton resident and [Stapleton United Neighbors student at Westerly Creek Elementary Every Tuesday & Thursday 303.355.9600] JUNE School, looks over her 2006 order form Stapleton Strollers for Girl Scout cookies. 28th Ave. & Tamarac St. 9:30am Third Thursday Saturday, June 10th *Stapleton Charity Chase 5K Run [www.hotmamasdenver.com 303.296.2609] Stapleton Citizens Advisory Board Mtg SWIM TEAM Second Tuesday Stapleton Development Corp 7350 East 29th Ave. Friday, June 16th AND LESSON Stapleton Residents’ Social Events Comm. 7:30 – 9am *Stapleton Under the Stars Movie Stapleton Visitor Center 6 – 7:00pm [Stapleton Development Corporation REGISTRATION No meeting in February 303.393.7700] Location: Visitor Center [[email protected]] JULY First Saturday Saturday March 11, 9 - 11am Second Tuesday Tuesday, July 4th Monday March 13, 6 - 8pm Bluff Lake Birders For more information and New Resident Orientation Meeting *Pancake Breakfast Bluff Lake Nature Center 7 – 9am registration forms visit Stapleton Visitor Center 7 - 8pm *Parade [BluffLakeNatureCenter.org www.wildirisrecreation.com [RSVP to Jennifer Graham 303-355-9600] *Games at the Pools 303.468.3240] or call 720-529-9911. Third Tuesday Second Saturday Friday, July 14th Stapleton Business Association NE Denver/Park Hill MS Self-Help and *Stapleton Under the Stars Movie POOL ID CARDS Call for location 8am Location: Puddle Jumper Pool Peer Support Group Saturday, July 15th [Stapleton Foundation 303.393.7700] Pauline Robinson Library Wednesday, March 29, 6 - 8pm *Community Wide Garage Sale Monday, April 3, 6 - 8pm Every Wednesday 10:15 - 11:45am 5575 E 33rd Avenue Saturday, July 22nd Wednesday, April 19, 6 - 8pm Music Together classes [Paula Sussman 303.813.6691] Saturday, April 29, 9 - 11am *Pool House Casino Night Westerly Creek Elementary School Wednesday, May 3, 6 - 8pm 9:30 & 10:30am Saturday, May 6, 1 - 3pm [Music Together 303.333.1474] FEBRUARY Friday, July 28th *Stapleton Under the Stars Movie Wednesday, May 24, 6 - 8pm First Wednesday Monday, February 27th See Diane Deeter’s column, page 13, for important informa- Westerly Creek PTA Meeting 6:30 - 7:30pm Playground Equipment Feedback *Check www.StapletonDenver.com Westerly Creek Elementary School Forest City Stapleton, two weeks prior to the event for tion on getting an ID card. [Westerly Creek Elementary School 7350 E. 29th Ave. 6 - 7pm more specific information. 303.322.5877] [RSVP to Jenifer Graham 303.355.9600]

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2 Special Feature – March Front Porch CU Medical Center (continued from page 1) Holding Events at Stapleton provide primary An emphasis on medical care for an active and healthy To help Stapleton residents plan gatherings and newborns, infants, lifestyle permeates events close to home, the Front Porch will publish adolescents and many aspects of life an article about businesses that offer event-related adults of all ages, at Stapleton today. services. This will include not only physical including expectant Among the most facilities for groups, but businesses that provide mothers throughout popular is the any product or service that could be used for an the term of their seasonal Stapleton event (including children’s birthday parties). Home pregnancies. Farmers Market that businesses are especially encouraged to respond. Among the is held in the East Register Your Business Now services to be 29th Avenue Town Sign up at StapletonBusinessAssociation.com, provided at the Center just south of which redirects to StapletonLife.com. Include a University Family the site where the A rendering of the new medical office building in the Stapleton Town Center. description of products and services, number of Medicine - A.F. University Family people that can be accommodated, whether for Williams Center will be preventive care, built on a Medicine Center will be located. Now preparing for its adults or children, and other relevant information. foundation of health education that is likely to find a third season when it opens its doors in June, the receptive audience in the Stapleton community where Stapleton Farmers Market will once again offer fresh young families are already leading more active and vegetables, fruits and other organic foods as well as a therefore, more healthy lifestyles. When the citizens of wide range of specialty items well-received by enthusiastic After your move... Denver created the plan for the redevelopment of shoppers, many of whom walk or bike to the popular Stapleton in the early 1990s, they had the vision to design Sunday markets. Colorado Fresh Markets will be back this Is your voter registration current? a community of pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhoods year as the market managers when the Stapleton Farmers To update your address, download and mail the file at: where residents were within walking distance of Market is scheduled to open on June 4th. http://www.denvergov.org/ElectionCommission/39forms789.asp employment centers, retail, schools and open space. That Watch for upcoming editions of the Stapleton Front vision has become a reality today, creating the kind of Porch for additional details about the University Family To register to vote, download and mail the file at: environment where an emphasis on developing and Medicine Center. To obtain more information about the http://www.denvergov.org/ElectionCommission/39forms138.asp maintaining good health is a defining characteristic of the full range of care provided by the Center, visit To request an absentee ballot, download and mail the file at: Stapleton lifestyle. www.uch.edu/content/UFMAFW. http://www.denvergov.org/ElectionCommission/39forms62.asp

Photo courtesy of EDAW Parks For All Seasons at Stapleton By Nathan Starck - EDAW The Summer Park on Emporia Court he change of season is once again was designed to accommodate a seating upon us. No better time to area for parents to relax and watch the T appreciate the beauty of winter as it playground where children can exhaust fades away this year, while anticipating the their abundant amount of energy. The park excitement that spring provides, only 4 provides a large open lawn area for active blocks away. No, I am not talking about and passive summer activities at Stapleton. the ever-changing Colorado weather, but The planting of the park is intended to the four new neighborhood parks that will capture the energy from the summer winds open at Stapleton this year. Located along and provide shade from the summer sun, Dayton Street north of Martin Luther King while providing interest throughout the Jr Boulevard, the parks are named for the year. four seasons of the year, while providing In the Autumn Park, on 33rd Avenue, astonishing views of the Front Range. residents can experience the best that the At the Spring Park, located at Elmira autumn season has to offer. With plant Court, residents can enjoy the spectacular material selected for intense fall colors and array of color that spring unveils, while late season blooms; the park has an open enjoying a stroll through a garden and lawn area for outdoor activities and a activity lawn. Plant material for the park spectacular view of the sunset along the was chosen based on springtime Front Range. Autumn Park also offers characteristics and early season blooms protection from the daytime sun under that will exhibit a variety of colors and the elevated pergola that frames the view fragrances. The park might also become a towards Mt Evans. gathering place around the centrally Winter Park on 34th Avenue was located May pole. May Day is observed designed to capture the brilliance of winter around the world to celebrate the ending while providing areas for activity and fun. of winter, and the beginning of the spring The plant material was selected to provide season. windbreak during (continued on page 10) Stapleton’s Winter Park has three boulders, strategically placed to celebrate the beginning of the winter season. On the first day of winter the boulders frame the Winter Solstice sunset as it passes behind the Front Range. ADVERTISEMENT

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4 You’ve Asked...

There may be some and Central Park? Originally, it was supposed to be green space. the City and County of Denver, just as it is at all locations temporary connections While it is unclear which parcel the question refers to, it is throughout the city. To register a comment, work with the from the residential likely either the future site of live-work housing or Transportation Advisory Committee of Stapleton United development in Filing affordable rental housing. Neighbors, which meets monthly at the Stapleton Visitor 12 (east of Westerly Center. Call 303-355-9600 to confirm the time and date of Creek and north of Any plans for a Toys ‘R Us or better yet, a Babies ‘R Us? the next meeting. MLK Boulevard) by Forest City is conducting a wide search for specialty summer 2006. retailers throughout the U.S. to be added to Stapleton. The Can anything be done about trains’ whistles/signals details regarding the scheduled opening of these tenants are (especially during the night)? What will the not released until leases are signed. Federal regulations approved in June of last year now allow connectivity be between cities to silence train horns. For more information, visit Stapleton south of I-70 I would like more information on some of the stores going www.fra.dot.gov. and the new housing into NorthField. How far to the east of Fulton Street in and commercial north In addition to the Super Target, Circuit City Filing #12 will the Town Center be of I-70? and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World stores located? While a timetable has that are open now, NorthField will have not yet been established, “main street” retail that will be anchored on Three blocks. one end by an 18-screen Harking Movie a new interchange is Specifically, north of MLK to 32nd Ave. Theatre Complex and the other end by a envisioned on Interstate will these be residential on the east side Macy’s Department Store. Forest City will The Stapleton airport 70 approximately at the announce the names of other tenants once of Fulton Street? And how many blocks control tower. point where the old before hitting the Town Center? Cargo Road crosses over those leases are signed. The type of residential will not be the interstate. Central Park Boulevard will be extended to north What is going on with 29th and Town Center known until later this spring. The Interstate 70 utilizing that interchange. Existing connections Drive? Can a sign or signal be put in? Havana Town Center will be located at include Quebec and Havana streets. Thanks to the efforts of the Stapleton United paired couplets of the extension of When will RTD bus service come/exist on 29th Ave. to Beeler Neighbors and the City and County of Martin Luther King Boulevard. as originally stated by Visitors Center in 2003? I hope it will Denver, a stop sign has been installed on I continue to be concerned at the traffic be soon. 29th Avenue (by Noodles and the Coral Room). speed on Roslyn/Syracuse, across 29th Bus service on 29th Avenue will not be possible until 2007, coming through the Town Center. when MLK Boulevard has been completed to Peoria. Contact Can we PLEASE get some regular playground New stop sign in the East 29th Watching people run across the street to the Stapleton RTD Board Representative Chris Martinez at Avenue Town Center. equipment at the second pool? Maybe slides avoid speeding cars seems contradictory 303-299-2303 for more information. and swings. My young daughter and neighbors to the pedestrian-friendly concept of this neighborhood. What organization is responsible for street lights? We still cannot play with it. What will it take to get lights at that intersection? don’t have street lights on our street yet (E. 27th Drive). Stapleton’s pools and adjacent parks are managed by the The Transportation Committee of Stapleton United The installation and initial power-up of streetlights is the Stapleton Master Community Association. Anyone who Neighbors (SUN) has been working on that and other responsibility of the Park Creek Metropolitan District. For would like to become involved in the planning and issues of concern to Stapleton residents. We recommend information on the schedule for the installation of street lights, operation for those pools and parks should contact that you attend meetings of the committee, which are held contact Stapleton Community Manager Diane Deeter at Stapleton Community Manager Diane Deeter at at the Stapleton Visitor Center on the second Tuesday of [email protected]. After streetlights [email protected]. A playground each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 303-355-9600 to are installed and operational, they become the responsibility of equipment feedback meeting is scheduled for February 27th confirm the time and date of a meeting. Xcel Energy. To report a light that is not working, copy down from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Forest City Stapleton Offices at Is there going to be a post office within Stapleton? the number on the pole that identifies the light and call Xcel 7351. E. 29th Avenue. Please RSVP for this meeting. Energy at 1-800-895-4999. Contact: Jenifer Graham at 303.355.9600. Forest City has spoken to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) about bringing a post office to Stapleton, but to date What is Colorado Studios? Can someone put away the chairs at the new pool? those discussions have not been conclusive due to USPS Located in a former general aviation terminal and hangar They are an eyesore. Thank you. budget constraints. Please keep in mind that there is a 24 complex along Central Park Boulevard in southern Stapleton, The chairs will normally be stored inside the pool hour full service general mail facility at 53rd and Quebec, Colorado Studios is one of the nation’s most sophisticated restrooms during the off season. This year, warranty work on the western edge of the NorthField Retail Center. centers for high definition television services. For more underway in those restrooms has required the chairs to be What is the plan for the two open parcels of land between information, call 303-388-8500 or send e-mail to left outside. Upon completion of the work, the chairs will [email protected]. be moved inside. Roslyn and Syracuse on 28th Ave.? That land is planned for the 2nd phase of Botanica on the There’s been recent activity on the parcel north of Syracuse What is going on east side of Fulton Street? Green Apartments. Village. What’s going on? Details will not be known When will the park at the confluence of Westerly Creek Construction is underway on the until March of this year. and Sand Creek be done? second phase of Syracuse Village, What will be the commercial which should be offering pre-sales There is no set timetable for construction of the park development along east side of the units in the first quarter of planned at the confluence of Westerly Creek and Sand of Central Park? How about this year. Creek at this time. The confluence park and the extension a coffee shop/café? of the Westerly Creek bike path to Sand Creek are not When will the Bladium repaint its The east side of Central Park likely to be complete until 2008, following the construction exterior? We were originally told is the Westerly Creek Open of the 35th Avenue bridge over Westerly Creek and the by summer 2005 – now they won’t Space. The recreation center completion of some environmental remediation west of give a date. under design for the east Westerly Creek. There may be some temporary connections Also, can the Bladium be asked end of Central Park is to the Sand Creek trail from the residential development in anticipated to have a small or helped to reorganize their parking Syracuse Village Construction Filing 12 (east of Westerly Creek and north of MLK food service facility. Boulevard) by summer of this year. lots to accommodate more cars? It is underused because it isn’t lined out, and parking spills out onto residential streets. Any small buses through development to connect to Can the Police Academy use the old long-term parking Forest City is discussing those issues with Bladium at this time. big lines? lot north of Smith Road for driving training? Circulator buses are a possibility. The decision will be made That parking lot no longer exists. However, the Denver What is happening to the parcel next to Bladium? Jim by RTD once the demand is there. Police Academy is planning to relocate all of its training Chrisman of Forest City mentioned that Bladium has an operations to a new facility between Smith Road and option to buy it but probably will not exercise that option. Why is the light at Syracuse and MLK so long (2 minutes), Interstate 70. A specific timetable is not yet available. Bladium chose not to exercise its option. Forest City is and why does turning left create an automatic stop at the evaluating what to do with that parcel of land at this time. light at Roslyn? Is Beazer coming back as a builder? Timing of the signal lights at Stapleton is established by There are no plans at this time. What is to become of the lot (big mound) on the corner of Wabash Winter Spirit

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5 The Children’s House of Stapleton Next DPS School to Open August 2006 Local Montessori School Honored K-8 Campus Taking Shape he Children’s House of Stapleton, and taps into their great potential. The By Brian Weber and civic responsibility where all LLC was honored internationally as Montessori classroom is designed for the draft program plan for the new learners thrive. T an exceptional Montessori by the child to be able to successfully explore, K-8 campus at Stapleton is The committee has held in-depth Association Montessori International manipulate and master intellectually Abeginning to take shape. discussions about how to fulfill that (AMI). This accreditation has only been challenging accomplishments such as A committee of parents, teachers and mission on daily basis. Common themes granted to one other reading, mathematics community members began meeting in the committee believes are essential: school in Colorado, Children nurture and reciting poetry. December to develop a plan outlining the community engagement, academic rigor, Mountain Shadows Independence is fostered mission, vision, values and goals for West- economic and cultural diversity, educating Montessori in Boulder. their love of through constructive tasks erly Creek Elementary the whole child, high This recognition certifies learning in a carefully such as mopping the and the next DPS expectations, The new school “is a the integrity of Montessori prepared environment floor, washing clothes and school (temporarily differentiated education and practices at tying shoes. As a result, known as Stapleton community centered instruction to meet The Children’s House of enriched with the whole child is II), which is set to the variety of needs of Stapleton. language, art, math, encouraged, nurtured open in August on educational campus committed students, innovation, The Children’s House science, natural and developed. Montview Boulevard community of Stapleton, LLC is in its Beth Van De Water just east of Central to academic excellence, involvement, character history, geography, first year. Twelve children Kosan, a Denver native Park Boulevard. individual creativity, and education, teacher nurture their love of movement and is the founder and lead This month the professional learning in a carefully music. teacher at The Children’s committee will civic responsibility where development prepared environment House of Stapleton. distribute information and enrichment enriched with language, art, She was trained at the about the proposed all learners thrive.’’ opportunities. math, science, natural history, geography, Montessori Education Center of Arizona, plan for public Mission statement for The committee movement and music. Each month a new and is currently completing her M.Ed comment. A public the new K-8 campus usually meets on Mon- artist, musician and science project are in early childhood education and meeting will also be days, from 6:30-8:30 presented to the children in a series of Montessori education. Prior to moving held for more input p.m. at the Stapleton hands on activities. Organic meals prepared home to Colorado, Kosan started a from the community. A final proposal Foundation offices, 7350 E. 29th Ave. by the Photos courtesy of Children’s House of Stapleton successful bilingual will then go to the Denver School Board #300. More information is available by children and Montessori school in later this month or in March. calling or emailing Trich Lea, principal the teachers Phoenix. As a new The Denver School Board in of Westerly Creek, at 720-424-3162 (patri- are served resident of Stapleton, she November approved the reconfiguration [email protected]) or Brian Weber of daily, as comments, “the area is of Westerly Creek to an Early Childhood the Stapleton Foundation at 303-468-3224 grace and Education (ECE) to grade three school, ([email protected]). courtesy are and to make Stapleton II a grade 4-8 Brian Weber is Vice President, practiced by school. The two will be considered a K-8 Education/Workforce Initiatives for setting a campus in two buildings. (The second the Stapleton Foundation.. formal table school was designed to and serving be a K-8 school. Both each other. schools can revert to Parents their original repeatedly configurations in the mention future if community their child’s needs change.) eagerness to The reconfiguration attend each was developed to meet day. the needs of the growing The number of infants and Association toddlers living at Montessori Stapleton. It will also International help ensure that the was founded schools, which are by Dr. located less than a half Maria Above left: Alexandra, mile apart, become a Montessori age 4, writing with the true community moveable alphabet. in 1929 and Lower left:Wyatt and learning center. is the oldest Max planting tulips. The program and most Above:Wyatt, age 2, planning committee highly building the pink tower. has developed a regarded mission statement name in for the new campus: Montessori Education. Maria Montessori, vibrant with dedicated families all The new school “is a the first female medical doctor in Italy in looking for quality education for their community centered the late 1800’s, dedicated her life to the children. Many parents are aware of the educational campus development of young children. The tremendous importance and significance committed to method of schooling that emerged early childhood education has on the academic excellence, harnesses the independence of children success of their children.” individual creativity,

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6 There’s A Real Science to Learning

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7 What’s Going On In and Around Stapleton THE ART OF URBAN LIVING Upcoming Events at Denver The Westerly Creek Elementary School PTA’s Botanic Gardens 2nd Annual Auction and School Dance 2006 FREE DAYS 2006 ART EXHIBITS AT THE GARDENS Colorado residents can enjoy special free December-February Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2006 days at the Gardens and Denver Botanic Botanical Pursuit: The Mountain 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the School Wild Flower Game of Sylvanus Gardens at Chatfield, thanks to funding Admission $2 at the door from the SCFD. Entertainment will be Carroll Faunce provided throughout the day at the Gardens. February – April Monday, February 20 Botanical Illustrations of the Silent Auction will Monday, March 20 Plants of Mount Goliath feature wonderful Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day) Award-winning artist Angela Overy’s items, events and Monday, May 1 exhibit highlights many species found services donated Monday, June 19 by area businesses on Mount Goliath, including sky Elementary School-aged Sunday, July 9 pilot and Jacob’s ladder. These and younger children are Monday, August 14 scientifically accurate illustrations welcome to participate Monday, September 18 were created for the new interpretive in the chaperoned dance Monday, October 16 exhibit at the Dos Chappell Nature while grown-ups bid on Center on Mount Goliath. items (all kids must be 2006 BONFILS-STANTON LECTURE SERIES accompanied by an adult Stay up on current trends and innovative for admission) 2006 PLANT SOCIETY SHOWS AT THE gardens by attending lectures by renowned GARDENS speakers from around the world. Here is Pre-event online auction opens January 23, 2006 your chance to learn from the best. Don’t March 25-26 and closes February 9, 2006. Please visit our miss the following phenomenal line-up: Colorado Cactus and Succulent site! www.westerlycreekpta.cmarket.com Society February 23, 7pm March 11-12 and October 21-22 Establishing a Prairie Meadow in Your Denver Orchid Society Own Back Yard with Neil Diboll Learn how to create your own prairie March – October Rocky Mountain Arsenal National meadow with native flowers and grasses for a Japanese Garden Demonstrations low maintenance alternative garden. (the last Saturday of every month, no Wildlife Refuge Upcoming Events June demonstration) March 16, 7pm Sat., Feb 4, 1:00 – 3:00pm Sun., Feb 19, 9:00 – 11:00am The Livable Landscape with Rick Darke ABOUT DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS No Bones About It Where Eagles Soar Discover the strategies for creating Rooted a mile high, Denver Botanic Eyes on front I hunt; eyes on side I During winter, the Refuge is a great place landscapes that celebrate local, cultural and Gardens has been a favorite Denver hide…. Use your detective skills to to see the symbol of our country - the biological diversity. destination for 55 years, and is examine skulls, teeth and bones to magnificent bald eagle. Watch for these considered to be one of the top ten learn about animal behavior and awe-inspiring birds and possibly some FOURTH ANNUAL WATER-SMART GARDENING botanic gardens in the nation. Art adaptations. other wildlife during this special tour. EXPO and science unite in the Gardens’ March 4, 10 am-3pm spectacular 23-acre urban oasis, Sat., Feb 11, 8:00 – 11:00am Sun., Feb 26, 9:00 – 11:00am Learn how to grow fabulous gardens in offering an unforgettable artistic Wildlife, Camera, Action! Winter Residents Colorado’s climate at Denver Botanic garden experience for the whole Bring your cameras, zoom lenses Explore the Refuge’s snowy landscape Gardens’ Fourth Annual Water-Smart family, as well as a living laboratory and lots of film for a chance to discovering the creatures that stay for Gardening Expo, co-sponsored by Denver for education and plant conservation capture some remarkable winter winter and the ones who just visit when Water. Industry experts will answer your programs. Additional sites at Denver wildlife. it’s cold. questions and lecture about Xeriscape, water- Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, a 750- wise irrigation, smart plant choice for acre wildlife and native plant refuge in Sun., Feb 12, 9:00 – 11:00am The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Colorado gardens, landscape planning, Littleton; Mount Goliath, a high Sky Tigers Wildlife Refuge is located on the northern mulching and more. Throughout the day in altitude trail and interpretive site on Eyes to the sky! Head out for a boundary of Stapleton. Visitors should the Exhibit Hall, visitors can consult experts the Mount Evans Scenic Byway; and hootin’ time in search of great enter the Refuge at 56th Avenue and about water-smart gardening issues. Pre- Centennial Gardens, a five-acre formal horned owls. Be sure to bring your Havana. For more information, please registration: $12 members, $15 nonmembers. garden with a Colorado twist in binoculars and camera! visit www.rockymountainarsenal.fws.gov Admission the day of the event is $20. To downtown Denver, extend this register call 720-865-3580. experience throughout the Front Range.

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8 Sustainability at Stapleton by Melissa Knott Director of Sustainability for Forest City Stapleton, Inc.

Energy Efficiency Free Seminars by Denver Water Become a Denver Master Composter Proper Disposal of Batteries As I mentioned last month, all of the resi- The following seminars will be held Are you concerned about the amount of Laptops, personal audio players, cell dential builders at Stapleton will be making on Thursday nights from 7 – 8:30pm waste created in Denver? Are you interested phones and toys are just some of the items the final transition to the ENERGY STAR at the HEAT Auditorium at Lowry in learning some effective techniques for used regularly that need batteries to func- program this year. Throughout the year we (directions below) gardening in an arid climate? Then become a tion. Batteries contain toxic heavy metals, will be emphasizing the importance of Denver Master Composter. The Master including nickel cadmium, alkaline, energy efficiency for existing home owners February 9 – Irrigation Design Composter Training and Outreach Program mercury, nickel metal hydride and lead and highlighting aspects of the ENERGY Basics – Thinking of installing your is a fun way for individuals to both learn acid. It is these elements that can threaten STAR for Homes program. Below are two irrigation system by yourself? Landscape about composting and recycling and give the environment if not properly discarded. questions from the EPA Home Energy and irrigation professional Larry Horgan back to their community. Batteries that end up in landfills and incin- Quiz. Test your knowledge and learn about shares basic irrigation design tips that Volunteers will receive 40 hours of instruc- erators leak into the environment and end ways to save on your energy bills! can help you end up with an efficient tion in backyard composting, compost up in the food chain, causing serious and cost-effective sprinkler system. science, compost bin construction, vermicom- health risks to humans and animals. The average household spends $1,500 posting (composting with worms), integrated For a list of locations to recycle a year on energy bills. Choose the one March 2 – Rock Gardening – Denver solid waste management and community out- your used batteries visit Denver Recycles’ group of products that cost the most Botanic Gardens Director of online Recycling Directory at on your monthly energy bills. Outreach Panayoti Kelaidis, www.DenverGov.org/Recycle/ • Heating and cooling equipment, who designed the Denver Questions about Sustainability? Directory.asp. Using rechargeable appliances and water heater Botanic Garden’s renowned Do you have sustainability-related questions either about the design batteries helps use fewer batteries, • Heating and cooling equipment, water Rock Garden, introduces you of the Stapleton community or about energy-efficient features of your home? If so, send them to me at [email protected]. however rechargeable batteries heater and lighting to the joys and challenges of Beginning next month we will start answering your questions on the still contain heavy metals so it is • Water heater, appliances and lighting rock gardening in the Front Sustainability at Stapleton page. Here’s your chance to get all of your important to recycle both your Range’s semi-arid climate. Do you have a thermostat and, burning sustainability questions answered! rechargeable and non-rechargeable if so, is it… March 16 – Pamper Your batteries. To find locations to • Programmable—and I use it with the Irrigation System – Keep your reach. In exchange for training, each volunteer recycle rechargeable batteries, visit the proper settings so that it automatically irrigation system happy by learning how is required to return 40 hours of community Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corpora- adjusts my home’s temperature setting to make simple repairs, retrofit new service teaching composting to Denver tion’s website at www.RBRC.org. when I’m asleep or not at home. sprinkler heads, and replace outdated residents. Volunteers will have a year to com- Tips for Extending the Life of Batteries • Programmable — but I override the controllers. Irrigation professional Dave plete their community service requirement. • Turn off any battery-operated appliances settings when I get home or wake up to Cooper shares his expertise. No experience in composting or when they are not in use. change my home’s temperature quickly. gardening is required to participate, but March 30 – Less Lawn, Not Lawn- • Remove batteries from appliances if • I have a manual thermostat. When I you must be able to commit the time less – Let landscape architect and they are not going to be used for a remember, I set it back before I leave necessary to attend the classes, tours and Xeriscape expert Ken Ball show you how long time. the house for a long period of time. demonstration site sessions and to complete to reduce the amount of high-water turf • To prevent a potential safety hazard, the community service payback hours. Answers in your yard. Discover low-water, low- do not store old batteries with new Classes start the first week of March and The average family spends $1,500 a year on maintenance options to the traditional batteries. When old and new batteries will be held about once a week for energy bills, with nearly half of that spent all-grass landscape. are stored together, leaking or rupturing 10 weeks on a combination of Monday on heating and cooling. Basic home could occur. April 13 – Controlling Your evenings, Saturday mornings and one improvement recommendations as well as • Do not recharge a battery unless it is Controller – Who’s calling the shots: Thursday field trip. Volunteers are sure to more efficient equipment can definitely specifically marked “rechargeable.” you or your irrigation system controller? have tons of fun and guaranteed to meet help you save on energy costs. Also, don’t Attempting to recharge a non- Control Tech’s Dennis Lynch shows you others who are also committed to the underestimate the simple things. For rechargeable battery can cause it how to take control of your controller environment and community! example, shades and drapes around your to leak or rupture. and use the latest in irrigation These classes are sponsored by Denver home can help you conserve energy and • Do not open battery casings. technology to cut water waste. Recycles, a program of Solid Waste Manage- reduce costs. During winter, open window For more information on batteries, ment, Denver Urban Gardens, and the Metro shades or drapes to let in the natural April 27 – The Thrifty Man’s (And see the February issue of New Leaf at Wastewater Reclamation District. Call 303- warmth of the sun, and close them at night Woman’s) Landscape – The City of www.stapletondenver.com/sustainability/ 292-9900 or email denverrecycles@ci. to insulate windows against heat loss. Also, Aurora’s Jeff Tejral offers great low-cost newleaf/. denver.co.us. Only 25 spaces are available. many local utilities and contractors offer options for converting your landscape home energy audits and home improvement to one requiring less maintenance services, which help identify and fix areas in and water. your home where you may be wasting In case of significant snow, call 303- energy. Check your Xcel Energy bill or go 628-6330 to check for cancellation. online to www.xcelenergy.com to learn Seating for each seminar is on a first about the services they offer. come, first served basis. The HEAT ENERGY STAR qualified programmable auditorium is located in Building 758 at thermostats automatically adjust your 1059 Alton Way, on the north side of home’s temperature setting to help save Lowry. Take 11th Avenue to Yosemite. energy when you’re asleep or not at home. Go south on Yosemite into Lowry. Take When used properly, a programmable the first left, which is Alton Way. The thermostat with 4 temperature settings can first building on the right is 1059 Alton save you up to $100 on annual energy Way. There is ample free parking. The costs. auditorium is located on the second floor – follow the signs. For more information, or to take the For more information, visit entire EPA Home Energy Quiz, visit WED February 15, 7-9pm OR SUN February 19, 4-6pm Denver Water’s website at www.energystar.gov. www.water.denver.co.gov.

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9 Keeping Pets Home Work Healthy by Kathy Epperson by Steve Rubin, D.V.M.

Why is my dog scratching? Bruce Stoebner, New Day Acupuncture Good question. The answer is not always so easy. You and your veterinarian will have to For Stapleton resident Bruce Stoebner, traditional Chinese healing is both a profession and do some detective work and take some time, perhaps weeks to months, to find an answer a metaphor for his life and career path. Fifteen years ago, Bruce received a series of and then a solution to persistent scratching. acupuncture treatments that not only helped him feel better and experience increased vitali- The sorts of things that your veterinarian will consider: ty but also opened the door to what he feels is his professional calling. He went on to 1) Age: young dogs more commonly present with skin mites such as demodex. Your study acupuncture at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and became veterinarian may recommend a “skin scrape” and look under the microscope to visualize board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed by the state of Col- mites. Treatment usually involves shampoos and dips in medication designed to kill the orado. Internships with several respected Denver acupuncturists helped Bruce expand his mites. Be aware: the treatment for mites can take many weeks. Patience is usually your best knowledge and skills in acupuncture and other facets of traditional Chinese medicine. He weapon. Adult animals will more often be seen for such ailments as allergies (discussed services below) and skin infections. Skin infections can arise on their own, or be secondary to clients at a some other problem. The immediate solution is usually antibiotics. clinic in the 2) Breed: Golden Retrievers, Dalmatians, and many small terrier breeds are more likely Denver Tech to suffer from allergies from something in the environment. West Highland white terriers Center and are more likely to develop a secondary yeast skin infection. Chinese Shar Peis are often has recently seen for environmental allergies, food allergies, skin infections, and skin mites. been build- 3) Sex: males and females seem to suffer equally from itchy problems. ing his own 4) Diet: food allergies and intolerances can cause itchiness in dogs and cats. Beware: home-based bad reactions to food can often be associated with other allergic skin conditions. practice 5) Environment: fleas—not normally a problem in Colorado. It’s just too dry here. That called New being said, there are a small number of isolated areas that seem to harbor them. If you Day discover them, or if your veterinarian says your pet has fleas, then you should contact an Acupunc- exterminator to have your home rid of them; there will be many more fleas in your home ture. than on your pet at any one time. In any event you notice your pet scratching, see your Original- veterinarian before simply going out and buying a flea collar — the problem is probably ly from a NOT fleas. small farm- 6) Human contacts: two skin parasites that can infect people are Ringworm (a fungus) ing town in and Cheyletiella (a skin mite). If your doctor says you have either of these two conditions, Iowa, Bruce Bruce Stoebner in his home office where he practices acupuncture. then you should see your veterinarian with your pet, because it is likely that your pet spent whole harbors these parasites. Rest assured that both these parasites can be cured with a summers in Estes Park when he was a kid. After college, he moved to Estes Park and became moderate amount of effort. the quintessential mountain bum — skiing, rock climbing, hiking and enjoying the view 7) Seasonal scratching: this is a very good clue that your pet has allergies. Like anyone while he pondered what he wanted to do with his life. “I am one of the fortunate individu- with allergies, simple control with an antihistamine such as Benadryl may be all you need als who has found a passion that includes the whole of my life,” he says. “My work is my for sufficient control. If not, then your pet may benefit from allergy testing either by pleasure and I have seen many, many marvelous outcomes from acupuncture.” A medicinal intradermal skin test or by a simple blood test. The results will answer whether or not your practice over 4,000 years old, acupuncture works by opening blocked flows of energy, called pet is allergic to something in the environment, and will help the laboratory to develop Qi (pronounced ‘chi’). Bruce enjoys the profound healing effect of his work, not only in allergy shots. That’s right. Allergy shots for your pet. Your veterinarian will help initiate relieving pain but also in helping reduce stress, aid fertility, bolster the immune system, and this treatment and can even show you how to do these shots at home. Very often, this is a reduce reliance on various forms of medication. In addition to acupuncture, Bruce also welcome answer to a very uncomfortable itchy situation. offers herbal Chinese formulas, nutritional information and lifestyle counseling. In summary then, discovering and treating the cause of scratching usually requires the Bruce and his wife, Averi Schaubman, a licensed clinical social worker, previously lived in help of your local veterinarian. There are many approaches and treatments, and your Park Hill but specifically chose to move to Stapleton for the space to build his acupuncture veterinarian is always the best guide. business at home. Initial concerns about moving his thriving practice across town and how Dr. Steve Rubin is partner and chief of staff in Banfield The Pet Hospital at Stapleton. his clients would view the professionalism of his working from home have proved to be His practice is located in the PetsMart at Quebec Square. Call 303-393-5406 for more unfounded. “I have found that I am able to give a more personal service that is not information. possible in a medical office setting, and people are genuinely receptive to this approach,” he explains. He finds that his workspace at home is private for the patient but not intrusive to his family environment. Bruce also finds that the Stapleton community has such a strong focus on wellness and health that makes it a perfect location to build his practice. To schedule an appointment with Bruce or inquire about group presentations he offers to increase awareness about the benefits of acupuncture, call 720-838-7918 or email Real Estate Corner [email protected]. Information of interest from local real estate professionals Kathy Epperson is a Stapleton resident who writes a monthly column about home businesses. She may be reached at [email protected]. Tax Deductions When Buying or Selling a Home What is tax deductible in the loan 5. Deduct prorated mortgage interest in Parks for All Seasons (continued from page 3) process? the year of purchase or sale. If you bought cold temperatures and an interesting contrast of colors and textures, especially in a residence, don’t forget to winter. Two large mounds within the park serve multiple purposes throughout the 1. Home acquisition deduct your prorated interest year. They capture the warmth of the southern sun, can act as a small sledding hill mortgage loan fees. If you share for the month of the sale. paid a loan fee when Your closing settlement in winter and add some visual interest to the open lawn area. At the peak of the purchasing a primary or statement shows your prorated larger mound there are three boulders, strategically placed to celebrate the secondary home, usually share of the mortgage interest. beginning of the winter season. Every year on the first day of winter the boulders called “points”, that fee frame the Winter Solstice sunset as it passes behind the Front Range. 6. Mortgage prepayment penalty. qualifies as an itemized The Seasons Parks at Stapleton offer residents an opportunity to enhance their If you paid off an existing interest deduction. Each appreciation of the different seasons of the year, and of the beauty of the Front mortgage early and were charged point paid equals 1% of the Range of Colorado. Stay tuned to the Front Porch for information on openings Lana Dardano a prepayment penalty by the amount borrowed. lender, that prepayment penalty may qualify and activities at the Seasons Parks at Stapleton. 2. Home improvement loan fees. Similarly, as an itemized deduction. if you paid a loan fee to obtain a home 7. Home construction loan interest. If you improvement loan, that fee is fully built a home, don’t forget to deduct the deductible in the tax year it was paid. construction loan interest you paid. It is 3.When refinancing, deduct any loan fees deductible if the construction period does that have not already been claimed. not exceed 24 months before occupancy Thanks to continuing low mortgage of your principal residence. interest rates, you may have refinanced in 2EAL To take full advantage of tax breaks the past year.Any loan fee you paid can available to you contact your tax advisor.A be deducted over the life of the copy of your settlement statements should mortgage. #OMMUNITY be available to you from your Realtor.You 4. If you bought or sold property, do “have” a Realtor, don’t you? If you don’t, remember to deduct prorated real estate it’s time you did. #HURCH taxes.A major tax deduction many real estate buyers overlook is the prorated By Lana Dardano is a Stapleton resident and property tax they paid at their closing. owner of Metro Brokers, New Avenues Real Even if the other party paid the taxes to Estate Offices in Stapleton’s East 29th Avenue 7ESTERLY#REEK%LEMENTARY3CHOOL the taxing agency, but you were charged a Town Center. She may be reached at 3UNDAYSATAM prorated portion of the tax bill, be sure 303-331-6700.  to deduct your share on your tax return. WWWNORTHFIELDCHURCHCOM CONTACT NORTHFIELDCHURCHCOM 10 Meet Your Neighbors Eat Good Food by Annie Brown by Jody Donley

Couple Finds Stapleton Flavorful A Valentine’s Day Menu a la Cupid Richard Adams Marks, III grew-up in Hopewell, VA, a small town located on Chesapeake It’s here: the dead of winter. And although spring might be just a few weeks away, we in Bay. As a child, he spent generous amounts of time at his family’s second home on the Colorado know that the really bad stuff won’t start falling until March. Luckily someone Outer Banks of the Atlantic realized that this bleak month needed a little perking up and invented Valentine’s Day Coast where he surfed and Thank goodness, ‘cause President’s Day is just not exciting enough to carry me through fished. Rich was very close this dark month. to his father and they For those wishing to mark that day of love with a meal that might lead to some serious shared many activities romance later in the evening, let me offer up my own suggestion for a menu that will together, including cooking. ignite the romance fire, but not, ahem, kill it. They often worked together First, the course that sets the tone for the evening - the avocado salad. Find a perfectly to create their favorite ripe avocado. And then go and splurge on the best bottle of olive oil you can afford. Ditto cuisines. He held many part- for balsamic vinegar. True balsamic is probably out of most people’s budget (it certainly is time jobs as teenager where mine!) and runs anywhere from $500-$1,000 for a small vial. But you can get some very he “always worked with decent approximations; the Peppercorn in Boulder has a wonderful selection of fine olive food…cooking, waiting, oils and balsamic vinegars. washing dishes, prepping, To make the avocado salad, simply cut the avocado in half and remove the pit with one etc.” swift whack of the knife to the pit and pull up, removing the pit in one full motion. In After graduating from the indentions left by the pit, pour in a little olive oil and a tiny circle of balsamic vinegar high school, Rich entered - together, enough to fill to the top of the brim of the avocado. Grind fresh black pepper North Carolina State and coarse sea salt over the top. Serve with a teaspoon. Now, sit back and watch your mate University- Raleigh/Durham swoon as they dip their spoon into the soft, succulent flesh of the avocado while the olive where he obtained his oil and balsamic dance alongside. The decadence of eating an entire half of an avocado and bachelor’s degree in nothing else for a salad should definitely set the tone for the evening. This also makes an education. One spring break impressive first course for a fancy dinner party. he learned to snowboard in After the avocado, prepare a plate full of tasty, but simple, nibbles. My list of favorites Winter Park. He got hooked involve two really good cheeses, like an Italian Taleggio and a English well-aged cheddar, on the sport and decided to but truly anything works. I include on my tray some fresh figs, freshly roasted walnuts or move to Colorado after almonds in nothing but a little olive oil and salt, grapes, olives, roasted red peppers and a Michelle and Richard Marks with their daughter Madelaine. graduation. For five years, loaf of really good bread. Take your time to just enjoy the food, savoring each small bite. Rich worked in Steamboat Springs as one of the resorts most popular snowboard In the morning put the cheese out to come to room temperature and allow all the flavors instructors. During his days in the Rockies, he was introduced to Michelle White. to come out. Michelle White Marks, a third generation Colorado native, was born and raised in For dessert the temptation at Valentine’s Day is to either buy chocolate-dipped Boulder. The White family spent many weekends and summers at their vacation home in strawberries or a big box of chocolates. Don’t. Both are usually mediocre at best. Big Elk Meadows, near Estes Park. Michelle loved the outdoors; hiking, camping and Strawberries used for dipping are purposefully overgrown so they have zero flavor left, and fishing. In high school, Michelle was involved in student council and was a member of the in addition they’re dipped in really low-grade chocolate most of the time. The big shiny tennis team. She found a bridge from athletics to the business world as a young adult. Valentine’s boxes are perfect for the kids, but not for your significant other. So instead, Working at a fitness center, she “started as a Towel-girl and moved into Accounts why not go to your favorite chocolate shop or high-end grocery store and buy just a Receivable Manager.” morsel of chocolate to share with your beloved over a bottle of champagne. The new Upon graduation from Boulder High School, Michelle attended the University of recreational cooking school in downtown, Mise En Place, has a wonderful assortment of Colorado at Boulder. She spent her junior year studying abroad in London. Armed with a Wen Chocolates – just voted one of the top ten chocolatiers in the United States bachelor’s degree in business, Michelle started a flourishing career in sales and marketing. (www.miseenplaceschool.com). If you can find some organic raspberries, they might be a After several promotions, she became the Global Marketing Manager for G. E. Healthcare. good accompaniment, but chances are in February they’re also going to be grown in The couple dated long distance for several months until they married in Estes Park in Mexico and not full of taste. 2000. Rich traded his snowboard for a desk at Level 3 Communications. A victim of The next suggestion is to refrain from enjoying these savory bites until the children are corporate downsizing, Rich took the opportunity to pursue his life long passion for in bed, the TV is off, and you and your mate are sitting in a room filled with good music, cooking. Rich earned a Culinary Arts Degree from Johnson and Whales University. At the a fire and some candles. My guess is that your evening will be more enjoyable than getting same time, Michelle continued her education by obtaining a MBA from Denver University. dressed up, finding and arranging a babysitter, driving in the chilly night, hunting for a They combined their new educational experiences to create, Beyond Parsley, Personal Chef parking space, and then sitting down in a crowded restaurant that is going a bit overboard Service. This unique business specializes in preparing meals for individual families. with its Valentine’s theme. Not only will you savor each of these nibbles, but chances are it His growing home-based business required ample storage space which their modest Park will be a little more magical and a lot less stressful. Plus, with the exception of the high-fat Hill home could no longer provide. According to Michelle, they moved to Stapleton content of the cheese (at least it’s loaded with calcium), you’ll feel good eating low on the because of its convenient location and “big closets.” Since living here, Michelle has started food chain, but high on the quality of the food, all in the comfort of your own home. a new career with Pulte Homes as Director of Marketing. And in October 2005, they Ahhh... welcomed their first child, Madelaine, into the family. This little girl will no doubt enjoy Editor’s Note: Annie Brown is a Stapleton resident and independent food consultant Stapleton’s outdoor recreation as well as her father’s cooking. who writes a regular column for the Front Porch. While normally described as someone her For more information on Chef Rich’s personalized service, visit www.BeyondParsley.com. family considers a member of “The Food Police” or “The Hall Monitor,” Annie is taking a Jody Donley owns and operates New Perspective Real Estate, LLC at Stapleton. She may break this month to play Cupid! We trust she will return to the “healthy food beat” next be reached at 720-290-8917. month.

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Views on the Street Tell us your ideas for a great way to spend Valentine’s Day — or a My Opinion Good Things Come to Those Who great Valentine’s Day Wait: Central Park, Recreation Center neighborhood. The possibility of converting you’ve actually had... to Fulfill Vision for Stapleton Quebec and Syracuse/Roslyn to one way streets by Mike King going in opposite directions (like 13th and 14th) Two crucial elements of the Stapleton vision are as an alternative to widening Quebec was coming into view on the nearer term horizon: Central mentioned but no one at the meeting spoke in Park, elements of which may be accessible to the favor, and a number spoke against, the one way public in fall of 2006, and the Stapleton Recreation streets alternative. Center. While the increased cost of raw materials and the many competing priorities for proceeds from Most of the public comments, however, did Stapleton bond financing are always a challenge, when not focus on traffic issues. To the surprise of completed, Central Park and the Stapleton Recreation many of those in attendance, the principal Center will provide residents with places to come concerns expressed by attendees from all the together as a neighborhood for social, athletic, and neighborhoods were: educational purposes. For many residents, these • The location and frequency of service from facilities were the key components in their decision to existing bus routes. There was a consensus move to Stapleton to enjoy an “active living” lifestyle. that bus service should be within convenient Central Park and the Recreation Center will also bolster walking distance of more residents, that Stapleton’s community spirit and “sense of place” by existing service should be more frequent providing a nucleus for neighborhood activities. Please and that routes should be changed to show your support for the Recreation Center and offer provide more convenient service within your input at one of the two upcoming public forums the travel shed. this month! For more information on the public forums, please see the article on page 14. • Safe pedestrian and bicycle routes within neighborhoods other than Stapleton and Lowry (everyone spoke highly of the Stapleton Included in One of pedestrian and bicycle routes within First Study Areas for Stapleton and Lowry), including the need Denver Strategic Transportation Plan for sidewalks in East Montclair and East Park Hill. Shauna Laing (with Derek Newlun) by Mike Johnson “Our first Valentine’s Day was spent in Breckenridge. A large group of Stapleton residents recently attended a • Safe pedestrian and bicycle access between neighborhoods; for example, to and from We went to eat at the South Ridge Seafood Grill. It was public meeting to discuss long-term transportation really good. And then we went snowboarding the next needs in the “Quebec travel shed,” and to weigh in on Stapleton across Quebec and Montview and to and from Lowry across 11th and Quebec. day. That was our exciting Valentine’s Day. the possibility of widening Quebec between 23rd and We don’t have Valentine’s plans yet for this year. He 6th Avenue. The Denver Department of Public Works You can express your views regarding got me a jewelry box for Christmas, maybe there will is holding a series of public meetings in the process transportation issues in the Quebec travel shed be something in it. In April we’re getting married in of developing a long-term, city-wide strategic by filling out a Community Values Worksheet, Cozumel, Mexico on the beach.” transportation plan and has chosen the Quebec travel adding your thoughts about the Quebec travel shed (which includes most of the Lowry and Stapleton shed issues in the comments section, section 8, developments) as one of its first areas of study, because on the Denver Strategic Transportation Plan of its peculiarly high growth. The Denver Regional website: http://www.keepdenvermoving.org/ Devon Council of Governments has projected that northern survey/individual. Chmura part of the area east of Monaco and south of I-70 will The Quebec travel shed boundaries are “For Valentine’s see a 100% increase in traffic by the year 2030. Alameda to Smith Road and Monaco to Day, my boyfriend’s Approximately 40 residents of Stapleton, East Yosemite (Central Park Boulevard in Stapleton). flying out from Montclair, Lowry, Park Hill and other northeast Major north-south streets in the travel shed Vegas and we’re Denver neighborhoods attended the December 13, include Quebec, Syracuse/Roslyn, Central Park going to go up 2005 meeting. There was a lively discussion of the Boulevard/Yosemite and Monaco. Major east- to Vail for the advantages, disadvantages and potential cost of west streets include Martin Luther King, weekend, go skiing, widening Quebec south of 23rd and north of 6th Montview and 13th, 14th and 17th. go to some nice Avenue. One proponent of widening Quebec Editor’s Note: Mike Johnson is the restaurants and maintained that the change is inevitable and long Chairman of SUN’s Transportation have a nice relaxing overdue and pointed out that the idea of widening Committee, which meets on the second Valentine’s Day Quebec dates back plans developed several years ago Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to weekend.” during the Webb administration. Several vocal 8:00 p.m. in the Stapleton Visitors’ Center opponents to widening Quebec expressed concern Conference Room. that the change would ruin the character of their

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Get in the Swim! Mark your Calendars! The 2006 summer season is just around the corner and Social Events Committee swim lesson registrations have begun! Interested Second Tuesday of the month individuals may go on-line to register for swim lessons at (There will not be a meeting in February) wildirisrecreation.com. In addition, there will be on-site Stapleton Visitor Center swim lesson and swim team registration taking place at 6:00-7:00pm the Visitor Center both Saturday, March 11 from 9-11 a.m. and Monday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. The New Resident Orientation Stapleton Stingrays swim team is looking for children Second Tuesday of the month who can swim 25 meters both freestyle and backstroke to Stapleton Visitor Center join! The purpose of the summer club swim team is to 7:00-8:00pm improve each participant’s swimming ability and Contact: Jenifer Graham (303-355-9600) endurance through daily workouts and stroke instruction Please RSVP for this meeting! while having fun and promoting team spirit. All of the swim program information, including pool hours and Playground Equipment Feedback Michelle Stefanon information regarding after-hours reservations of the February 27th Owner of Amore Fiori Flowers in Stapleton Aviator or Puddle Jumper pools is currently Forest City Stapleton the Town Center available on-line at wildirisrecreation.com. 7351 E. 29th Avenue “One of my favorite things about Valentine’s 6:00-7:00pm Day would be surprises. I love to be Contact: Jenifer Graham (303-355-9600) surprised and I love flowers, of course. But I Pool Identification Registration Please RSVP for this meeting! like when people put a little bit of thought ID registrations will begin on Wednesday, March 29th into a gift — maybe do something a little bit from 6-8 p.m. at Puddle Jumper pool, located at 23rd And finally, the date for the 2006 Holiday Lighting different with flowers. For example not just and Xenia. Please check wildirisrecreation.com for many Festival is December 3rd. roses, but roses with other flowers. I like other ID dates. Stapleton residents must be current in surprises where you don’t know where their assessments in order to receive a 2006 update sticker Diane Deeter is the Community Manager for you’re going and you end up at a special or new ID. Be sure to have your ID with you in order to Forest City Stapleton, Inc. She may be reached place for dinner. Or a surprise rose on a receive an updated barcode sticker. New ID cards are $10 at [email protected]. pillow at night, or something like that. (cash) each and all residents ten years and older who intend to use the pool must have an ID card. In order to My favorite Valentine’s Day was a receive a new ID card, proof of residency must be surprise trip downtown with flowers and provided, which includes a current Photo ID (Driver’s TO ADVERTISE dinner and dessert and a play. I think one of License) with a current Stapleton address or current the things that makes Valentine’s Day special IN THE FRONT PORCH photo ID (Driver’s License) with closing documents. A is when you really put thought into a gift — utility (Xcel), phone or credit card statement with the CALL: 303.526.1969 whether it’s something simple or something resident’s name and current Stapleton address may also unique — what’s important is that you’ve EMAIL: [email protected] be provided for proof. thought about it and it’s something that VISIT: www. StapletonDenver.com Renters in Stapleton must have a copy of their lease, a your valentine will really enjoy.” (Select PRESS at the top of the page) photo ID (Driver’s License), and a utility (Xcel), phone, or credit card statement with the renter’s name and current Stapleton address. Homeowners requiring a TO SUBSCRIBE Nanny ID card must be present with their nanny (limit Visit the website listed above one nanny ID per household). CLASSIFIED ADS

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13 Odyssey School Blood Drive Four Generations Find a Home at Stapleton Photo by Steve Groer By Latrice Norwood Trimark home was put up for sale in hen Diane and Tim Gordon August of 2005, Marion decided to move decided to make their home in her mother to Stapleton. “We felt it would W Stapleton with their two chil- be a great idea to move Omie to Colorado dren Ellie so she (8) and would have Teddy (6), two tiers of they never care and in their support,” wildest Marion dreams said. imagined “Omie is a that it youthful 84 would be a years, but place that we did not would want to become worry home for about her the two being so elder gen- far away if erations of something Diane’s were to Odyssey School kindergartners, left to right, Hannah Cremmins, 6;Taj Lions, 5; Drew Killinger, 6; family as happen.” Chloe Wohnoutka, 5; Jake McCeney, 5; and Mikee Giles, 5, pose in front of their kindergarten well. As a class’s drawings of the human body. Following a field trip to the Bonfils Blood Center, the In result, in students asked the school to sponsor a blood drive. 2004, September Diane’s of 2005, parents, Omie also Marion moved to Public Forums on Rec Center and Stapleton. From left:Teddy, Diane and and Ellie Gordon and Christine Rensing. Donald, The he Park Creek Metropolitan years and be jointly managed by Below: Marion Lowry, vacationing in Hawaii when the picture was taken. decided to ladies take District will host two public Denver Parks and Recreation and leave their home on the beauti- advantage of being so close and forums to gather community the YMCA. Sink Combs Detlefs, T ful island of Hawaii to take up get together every afternoon for a input on the new recreation center Inc., the project architects, will residence during the summer and half hour “kaffee klatsch,” a slated for Stapleton’s Central Park. present the preliminary design fall months in Denver so they German tradition carried down The forums will be held Wednesday, concepts for the recreation center could be close to their daughter through generations where the February 15, 2006 at the Denver and representatives from Denver and grandchildren. To Diane’s ladies share coffee, cakes and School of Science and Technology Parks and Recreation and the YMCA surprise, her parents chose a conversation. The family (Montview Blvd. and Valencia) and will present program ideas. There home built by Trimark Commu- celebrated their first holiday Thursday, February 16, 2006 at the will be a dialogue session following nities at Stapleton. “I didn’t believe that season together in 13 years last year with Denver School of the Arts (Quebec the presentations to gather feedback they were actually moving until they the gratitude that they could be together and Montview Blvd.) from 6-8pm. and additional input. stepped off the plane,” said Diane. At and that Ellie and Teddy had the Refreshments will be served. For additional information or that time Diane’s widowed grandmother opportunity to not only know and spend The new center is anticipated to comments please contact Dennis Christine (whom she affectionately refers quality time with their grandparents, but open within the next three to four Piper at 303-468-3208. to as “Omie”) was deeply rooted in the also to enjoy their great grandmother. California area where she and her husband Latrice Norwood is an employee of of 43 years Karl had lived since 1960, after Forest City Stapleton, Inc. and a regular moving their family from Germany to be contributor to The Stapleton Front Porch. “Top Cop” Honored in District Two close to his mother and sister. Diane Gordon may be reached at Diane he Denver Police Department investigation. His investigative efforts When the residence below Marion’s Gordon Design (303-355-5666). District Two Top Cop Citizens produced valuable information that was T Committee is pleased to recognize forwarded to the Detective Bureau and is Officer Derek Hancock as the Top Cop expected to help solve the case and remove for December 2005. a violent individual from the streets of On December 12th of last year, Denver. Officer Hancock’s superiors say Rocky Mountain Aikido officers from District Two responded to a that he routinely does excellent police residence after Photos courtesy of Denver Police Dept. receiving a call that the home- owner had heard glass breaking down- stairs and had confronted a suspect who had entered the residence. The intruder was standing inside an office area and, as the homeowner closed the door Members of the Top Cop Citizens Committee with Officer Hancock (right). to the office, the suspect fired shots at the homeowner work and takes pride in being a Denver through the closed door. No one in the Police Officer. residence was struck by the bullets and The Top Cop Citizens Committee the suspect fled the home. applauds Officer Hancock and the men Officer Hancock responded to and women of the Denver Police the scene and conducted a follow-up Department who work in this district, as well as all Denver Police Officers for the fine work Rocky Mountain Aikido has opened its doors in the Dance the Dance Institute (Units 8 & 9) at 4601Quebec Street, just north of Interstate 70. Adult Aikido that they perform on a classes are held Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30pm and Saturdays daily basis. at 10am. Iaido (Samurai Sword Class) is held on Saturdays at 8:30am.Aikido and Citizens or civic and Samurai sword classes for kids are now forming. business organizations in northeast Denver who would like to nominate an officer from Denver Police District Two for a “Top Cop” Award should email Commander Rhonda S. Jones at [email protected].

14 Reproductive Health for Women Motor Scooters Take Stapleton Residents to the Top By Kristen Rundell, M.D., MS Vaccinations: Live vaccinations are not he motor scooters Stapleton residents are allowed to park on sidewalks. any women do not think about their recommended during pregnancy. However, Tai and John Beldock use to zip Tai, John and their four-year-old daughter reproductive health until they are influenza vaccine, which is not a live vaccine, T around Stapleton have also carried Penn enjoy living in Stapleton’s tightly knit Mpregnant. As in all areas of medicine, is recommended in the preconception period them to the neighbor- prevention and health promotion can provide and throughout the pregnancy. elite of the hoods where better and healthier results. In the case of a Family History: Genetic history is also European they have pregnancy the goal is to optimize the health of important to discuss prior to a pregnancy. It motorcycle developed mother and fetus. In fetal development, the is helpful to understand the risk of various dealerships close friend- development of brain and internal organs inherited disorders and the screening tests in the Unit- ships with occurs during the first trimester. Critical that are available. ed States. people who development often occurs before the first Screenings: Screening for infectious dis- Tai (pro- live on their prenatal visit. This is why it is important to eases is suggested for all persons. This includes nounced block discuss health concerns with your provider gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, human papillo- “TAY-uh”) through the prior to a pregnancy. ma virus, hepatitis B and HIV. Also screening and John are Neighbor- During a preconception visit it is important for immunity for rubella and varicella virus the owners hood Watch to talk to your health care provider about med- (chicken pox) may decrease birth defects that of Erico Program and ical history and current medications, including are associated with exposure to these viruses. Motorsports, other com- over-the-counter medications and herbal supple- Domestic Violence: It is crucial to dis- located in munity activi- ments. If you have diabetes or hypertension, it cuss domestic violence issues with your Northeast ties. Involved is important to have them under good control provider at any visit. Domestic violence can Downtown, in their com- prior to becoming pregnant. Not only will the be helped with provider intervention which not far from munity, they Stapleton residents Penn, John and Tai Beldock, of Erico Motorsports. chances of conception increase but poorly con- can improve the pregnancy outcome. Coors Field. have donated trolled diabetes or hypertension can lead to Pregnancy can be both an exciting and Erico Motorsports, which was recently hon- motor scooters to charitable auctions for Sta- pregnancy complications such as pre-term labor stressful experience. Planning and ored by Dealernews Magazine as one of the pleton’s Odyssey School and the Denver Art and growth abnormalities. Additionally, some preconception care can decrease the worry top motorcycle dealerships in the nation, is Museum. They are also working with Einstein medications for diabetes and hypertension are and maximize healthy maternal and fetal the largest European-only motorcycle dealer- Bros. Café in the East 29th Avenue Town not safe to use during pregnancy. Your physi- outcomes. Remember, healthy mothers have ship in the nation and the #3 Vespa scooter Center on an annual scooter ride to benefit cian will be able to adjust your medications to healthier babies. dealer in the country. Ronald McDonald House. Tai was a founding safer choices prior to a pregnancy. Also many Kristen Rundell, M.D., MS is a board-certi- Noting that a number of Stapleton resi- member of Jewpleton, a group of Stapleton seizure medications are not safe during pregnan- fied family practice physician and a faculty dents choose motor scooters as a cheaper and residents who celebrate their Jewish ancestry. cy and can be changed to alternatives. member of the University of Colorado who more convenient mode of transportation, Tai Erico Motorsports is located at 2855 In addition to your medical history it is practices at A.F. Williams Family Medicine points out that scooters can get as much as 70 Walnut Street. Call 303-308-1811 or visit important to discuss your general health and Center, which will move to Stapleton this mpg and are less expensive to operate and www.ericomotorsports.com for more lifestyle habits with your provider. Following are year. For more information, call 303-372-9797. insure. She also said that scooters under 50 cc information. some areas that you should address together: Body Mass Index: Body mass index is a ratio of your height and weight. A BMI of less than 20 or greater than 30 can adversely affect Decorating with Framed Mirrors conception and pregnancy outcomes. by Lin Clark Nutrition: Nutrition is important, especially he typical mirror is a sheet of glass that mirrors in bathrooms and the intake of folic acid. A daily intake of 0.4 is coated on its back with aluminum or bedrooms is obvious, adding mg of folic acid at least a month prior to Tsilver that produces images by reflec- a unique frame around the conception and throughout the pregnancy is tion. The mirrors used in Greco-Roman bathroom mirror can add a recommended to prevent neural tube defects antiquity and throughout the European Mid- designer touch to a functional such as disorders of the spine and brain. dle Ages were simply slightly convex disks of element. A full length Many breakfast cereals contain folic acid metal, either bronze, tin, or silver, that reflect- bedroom mirror, framed in a but unfortunately not at the required dose. ed light off their highly polished surfaces. A wide casing, can be placed on Vitamins: Most prenatal vitamins have the method of backing a plate of flat glass with a the floor leaning on the wall required dose of folic acid and are the easiest thin sheet of reflecting metal came into wide- – offering the functional way to get the recommended daily allowance. A spread production in Venice during the 16th aspect of checking your Lin Clark of Art and Framing at Stapleton. diet rich in calcium and iron is important but century when an amalgam of tin and mercury appearance and the décor element of the groupings to open the space and reflect not to exceed 400 IU of Vitamin D a day. was used as the reflecting metal. Justus von enhancing the space with added reflective light light. Or place a framed mirror behind the Alcohol and Tobacco: Alcohol and tobac- Liebig discovered the chemical process of and depth to the room. objects on a hall stand to reflect the items, co use is not advised during pregnancy. Expo- coating a glass surface with metallic silver in Because children love looking at themselves such as candles, a sculpture or a vase of sure to alcohol during any trimester may lead 1835, and this advance inaugurated the mod- in a mirror, a child’s room is the ideal place to flowers. Mirrors add magic to a room. They to fetal alcohol syndrome or varying degrees of ern techniques of mirror making. Present-day frame and hang a mirror. With the wide choice visually expand small areas, add drama and the syndrome. Smoking may lead to premature mirrors are made by sputtering a thin layer of frames available today, it is easy to match depth to existing décor, and create mood by labor and delivery, growth disorders and possi- of molten aluminum or silver onto the back the décor of a child’s room. For an infant, redirecting light and reflecting the glow of a ble death of a fetus. There are many smoking of a plate of glass in a vacuum. place the mirror near the baby’s changing candle, chandelier, or fireplace. Dramatically cessation programs that can be discussed with Mirrors combine function and décor. They table, this will keep the child occupied while framed mirrors over a fireplace will add your physician or provider. can be used to multiply the light in a room you are doing the changing. In a toddler’s or warmth to the room, or hang a mirror on Exercise: Daily exercise is suggested with or reflect a view to an adjoining space, older child’s room, be sure to mount a mirror either side of the fireplace to help the room limits on elevated body temperature and making a room seem larger. Grouping small, at the child’s eye level. feel bigger. increased pulse greater than 140. Vigorous but dramatically framed mirrors on a wall can Hallways can appear more spacious with Lin Clark is co-owner of Art & Framing exercise as well as increased body temperature become the focal point of the room. strategically placed mirrors. If you have a at Stapleton in the East 29th Avenue Town from hot tubs and saunas have been associated Every room of the house can benefit from grouping of small artwork or photographs in Center. She may be reached at 303-534-1979 with fetal abnormalities. framed mirrors. While the practical use of your hallway, place small, framed mirrors in or [email protected].

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U-Shampooch Opens in Stapleton Town Center LolliLocks Kids Salon® Sets the Style olliLocks Kids Salon in Stapleton’s Quebec Square has the answers for parents who need help with creating the right style for their children’s L hair. In regularly scheduled classes at the LolliLocks Kids Salon, professional stylists first demonstrate to parents how to create each style and then put the moms and dads to work in a “hands-on” session in which they re-create those styles for their daughters, who serve as the models. They master everything from combing through tangles and parting to more advanced styles for special occasions. “By the time class is over, everyone is all smiles, rubber bands and sparkle spray as every parent leaves with the ability to create at least a few simple, yet attractive hair styles for their children,” said Sarah Gieringer, co-owner of the salon. “But these classes are not just reserved for mom, she added. “If you are a dad who is responsible for getting your kids ready in the morning, this class is perfect for you. You can focus on the most basic styles.” LolliLocks Kids Salon at Stapleton is a Denver-based full-service salon exclusively for kids, located in the Quebec Square shopping center at 7505 E. 35th Avenue. They provide children’s haircuts, manicures, “updos,” birthday parties and more. LolliLocks also features a holiday boutique full of kids’ hair products, special hair accessories and gift items. To make an appointment, visit www.LolliLocks.com or call 303-333-3232.

Stephanie Meyer (left), owner of U-Shampooch, assists Olivia, 12, and her Photo courtesy of Lollilocks Kids Salon mother Rebeka Czufin of Park Hill in shampooing their dog Pumpkin. -Shampooch Self Service Dog Wash and Pet Boutique has opened its doors in Stapleton’s East 29th Avenue UTown Center. Owner Stephanie Meyer said that U-Shampooch is a “fully custom-built dog washing facility that is definitely a step above the rest.” She points out that each of the four extra large elevated tub stalls is hand crafted with stainless steel, aluminum and wood, and features built in hand dryers, easy to use mild pressured sprayers, and roll out ramps. “Everything is included to do-it-yourself: all natural shampoos, conditioners, brushes, ear wipes, towels, and aprons,” Ms. Meyer said. “With no time limit, $15 a wash is a steal!” U-Shampooch also offers full service grooming by an experienced groomer in all breeds and sizes, including cats. There is also a wide variety of pets’ favorite toys, treats, beds, accessories and the full line of Breeder’s Choice dog and cat foods. U-Shampooch is located across from the fountain in the Town Center. Call 303-321-5353 or email [email protected] for more information. After taking a super styling class at Lollilocks,Alison Lakin practices doing a rubberband style on her daughter’s hair.

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