JANUARY 2016 Pushing for Affordable Housing

Distributed to the Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair and East Colfax neighborhoods DENVER, COLORADO JANUARY 2016 Pushing for Affordable Housing

SDC Chair Kevin Marchman listens as Denver Housing Director Rick Padilla asserts the city’s interest in seeing Stapleton reach its affordable housing goals. With Stapleton land use planning nearing completion, Marchman wants a plan for achieving the affordable goals by the end of first quarter 2016.Story by John Fernandez on page 27. Changes Lie Ahead for McAuliffe

By Madeline Schroeder enver Public Schools is facing a capacity problem in the Park Hill-Stapleton shared boundary middle schools. LA Has Hollywood, NY Has Times Square DFamilies with children are continuing to move to the area and all the middle schools except one, McAuliffe Interna- tional School, have maxed out their space. Denver Has the Stock Show Under the leadership of the successful Principal Kurt Den- nis, McAuliffe has consistently been the top pick in the DPS There’s no “cow town” without cows. choice lottery system, where families prioritize schools within By Dick Kreck the boundary area. McAuliffe has top-performing students, a enver residents may be divided on whether their thriving arts programs, multiple sports teams, and an array of city should become a mega metropolitan area or electives like choir, orchestra, journalism, stagecraft and Man- Dpreserve its roots that stretch back to the dusty, roo- darin. tin’-tootin’ days of 100 years ago. But for 16 days in January, Because of the high demand for McAuliffe and potential everyone agrees that the National Western Stock Show is a space for more students, DPS has turned its attention to the rip-roarin’ good time. school to accommodate the growing middle school population The 109th edition of the show kicks off January 9 and in coming years. runs through January 24 at the (continued on page 6) Currently, McAuliffe shares the (continued on page 30) Printed with soy-based ink. Paper contains 30% postconsumer waste.

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Active Minds Seminar night, avoid deserted areas—do not This is a free, no-reservation-needed cut through parks, alleys or vacant public program brought to you by the lots at night. If you think you’re be- Stapleton MCA. Location: Sam Gary ing followed, cross the street, change Library, 2961 Roslyn St. direction or go to a public place where others are present. Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:45-7:45pm The Lewis & Clark Expedition Snow Removal Policy Join us for a program focusing upon During Major Snow Events as Lewis & Clark’s expedition that opened defined by current Denver City & the West over 200 years ago. We will County standards, the Stapleton Most of the events listed below are FREE or support nonprofits. discuss achievements and challenges of MCA will initiate its emergency Additional events are listed on pages 23-25. the expedition as well as the legacies snow removal plan for the alleys it left for the young nation. Building along with the city’s plan for neigh- upon the experiences from the expedi- borhood streets. In the event of a tion, we will also discuss the evolution major snow event, the snow removal JANUARY JANUARY of our country’s relationship with plan will include the continuous use Native Americans and the lands they of heavy equipment, light equipment Now through Fri., Jan 22 Friday January 8, 15 & 22 inhabited. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts “Mysteries of the Free meditation group at Stapleton MCA, 9am, and hand work to remove the snow Season” exhibit. Youth artists prepare projects year 7350 E 29th Ave. RSVP at stressintel.com. See p. 25. Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:45-7:45pm from alleys, intersections and major round. Free and open to the public 10am-5pm Nigeria pedestrian paths. Alley work will be Mon-Fri. 1405 Florence. E-mail gallery@davarts. limited to the removal of enough org, call 303-367-5886 or visit www.davarts.org. Saturday, January 9 The recent emergence of the Islamist Denver Preschool Program’s Annual Preschool group Boko Haram in the north snow from the alleys so residents can Showcase. 10am-2pm. Green Valley Ranch Recre- of Nigeria has exacerbated a north/ access their garages.Get Thisthe latest emergen on - Fri., Jan. 1—Sun., Jan. 31 ation Center, 4890 Argonne Way, Denver south split in the country that divides cy-only procedure invovles attempt- Free weekly Stapleton walks. Led by volunteers sta130324 MCA_Header_L5.pdf 1 3/22/13 2:24 PM from neighborhood organizations. stapletonwalks@ primarily along religious lines (Mus- ing to open up a single drive lane gmail.com or walk2connect.com/events. See p 25. Sunday, January 10 lim/Christian). As the most populous through each alley in the community. “Build a Bison” at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife nation of Africa and one of the leading The drive lanes will not be scraped Refuge* Assemble a bison skeleton. 1:30-2:30pm. oil exporters in the world, Nigeria is down to pavement, to eliminate the Wednesday, January 6 303.289.0232. DPS community meeting. McAuliffe Principal Kurt aMaster key player in Communitythe region. Join Active Associationneed to truck any snow off-site. Dennis will present his proposal for a larger McAu- Minds as we explore the past, present This procedure does not negate liffe in 2017-18. 6pm. Smiley auditorium, 2540 Sunday, January 10 and future of this important country. Holly. See page 30. Active Minds. “The History of Tea.” 3:30-4:30pm. individual property owners from Sam Gary Library* 720.865.0325. Events & participating in the snow remov- www.activeminds.com al during these types of storms. Thurs., Jan. 7—Sun., Jan. 24 Community Night with the Denver AnnouncementsAlthough we are unable to address National Western Stock Show Parade Jan. 7 at Nuggets noon. Stock show starts at 9am, Jan. 24. National at Stapleton the complete removal of snow on Tuesday, January 12 Friday, Jan. 15, 7pm Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt. See page 6. Memory Cafe at Schlessman Family Branch Library, the roads, it is our goal during major Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat, Pepsi 100 Poplar, 720.865.000. See page 4. snow events to remove enough ma- Center terial to allow for some level of travel Thursday, January 7 Join the Denver Nuggets for the first Northfield High School open house. 6pm. 5500 in and out of the alleys. Paths and Thursday, January 14 ever Stapleton MCA Community Central Park Blvd. http://northfield.dpsk12.org/ Active Minds. “The Lewis and Clark Expedition.” parks are done to open up some level Night with the Nuggets on Friday, Jan. 6:45-7:45pm. Sam Gary Library* 720.865.0325. of pedestrian travel. We will continue www.activeminds.com 15. All supporters are wecome to join to address all the pocket parks and the Nuggets for the VIP experience pathways to ensure that they are as Submit Info for Summer prior to the game. Plus, 25 selected Saturday, January 16 snow free as possible to promote kids will be able to take part in one of Camp Guide in February Free one-hour social security and retirement pedestrian access throughout the session. 9am at The Berkshire, 7352 E. 29th Ave. the High Five Fan Tunnels to high-five Send the name of the camp, a one-line community. For detailed information Limited seating. Sign up 303.803.1016 or scott@ the players as they run on the court! To description, ages, dates, and contact kuhnadvisors.com. about the snow removal policy, visit purchase tickets, visit www.nuggetstix. information. Email information to: our website at com/stapletonmca1516. For more [email protected]. www.stapletoncommunity.com. Tuesday, January 26 information, call Rachel Ekanger at Memory Cafe at Schlessman Family Branch Library, 303.405.1693 or email A Guide to NE Denver Churches is 100 Poplar. See page 4. 720.865.000 [email protected]. now posted at FrontPorchStapleton. If you have any questions or com- com > Resource Guides Friday, January 29 ments about the information above, please feel free to contact To be added to the online list please DPS choice forms due by 4pm. Information at The Denver Police Department Reminds http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/ send: the church’s name, denomination, You to Keep Yourself Safe jolsen@stapletoncommunity. 25 words describing the culture of the The Denver Police Department would com or call the MCA office at congregation/services, and contact Saturday, January 30 like to offer some helpful tips on keep- 303.388.0724. information, including address, phone Stapleton Blood Drive. Register at www.bonfils.org ing yourself safe: Keep your doors and > Donate blood > Schedule an appointment. Use Jennifer Olsen number and/or e-mail. Send to address site code 5463. See page 28. windows closed and locked when you’re listed above. away from home, even if it’s just for Communications Coordinator a few minutes. When walking, travel [email protected] with friends during the day and at

* More information at [email protected] CORRECTION Founders Green: E. 29th Ave. and Roslyn St. MCA’s Use of Private Security Conservatory Green: Valentia & E. 49th Place SUN Spot, in the December Front Porch, Sam Gary Library: 2961 Roslyn St. Central Park Rec Center: 9651 E. MLK Blvd. Get the latest on quoted MCA Executive Director Keven Bluff Lake Nature Center: 4755 Paris Burnett on their use of private security. Aviator pool: 8054 E. 28th Ave. Burnett says they only hire private Puddle Jumper pool: 2401 Xenia St. security to patrol pools and parks. They F15 pool: 2831 Hanover St. do not patrol alleys (as stated in the Jet Stream pool: 3574 Alton St. article.) Runway 35 pool: 8863 E. 47th Ave. Maverick pool: 8822 Beekman Pl. Master Community Association

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Window Budget Blinds 28 Coverings Rocky Mountain Shutters 24 Service Directory & Service Directory & Classifieds 29 Classifieds the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado Memory Cafe an Escape for Those where she provides social engagement programs. Her program also provides information and classes in future plan- With Memory Loss & Their Caretakers ning, including legal and financial issues for people recently diagnosed and their care persons. Magarill says the Memory Cafés help normalize life for the attendees and help them battle the tendency toward becoming isolated. DelPo’s formerly social mother hesitated to go places out of fear of embarrassing herself by not remembering names or being unable to follow directions. “She immediately isolated herself and it was so sad,” says DelPo. “That’s what I love about this group—you can come and not remember people’s names and you don’t need to be embarrassed because it’s understood that everyone here deals with memory so it’s just fine.” There is no criteria for who can come to the Memory Café. Anyone with any level of memory loss and every age is welcome. Although the Memory Café is not a Above: As comfort levels rise among the group, singing and playing music give rise to dancing. Rick Leete medical or educational program, the activi- is shown dancing with instructor Kera Magarill. ties are mentally, physically and emotionally Left: Kathy and Gregg Cupp share a moment. Time at the Memory Cafe helps caretakers and those with stimulating. That break from having life memory loss enjoy time together and a break from the focus on their medical situations. revolve around medical issues is beneficial. “I have people say to me, ‘It’s such a relief Far left: Dorothy McNeese and her fellow cafe-goers make music with bells and other instruments. to come to something that isn’t medical’ because so much of what’s out there for this community is health care-based or social services-based, whereas this is just about bined the two with the more structured pro- from the Denver Public Library covers food, ‘let’s have a good time,’” she says. “There’s gram at the start to help break the ice, such as games and sometimes the guest presenter. still a lot of life to live and a lot of quality of The Memory Café models DelPo had seen singing, learning about meditation, a cooking When Kera Magarill leads the group in life to enjoy and it’s kind of a relief to not elsewhere were either only free-form social class or art—and then more social time in the singing and making music, that’s just part of have to be put in that box when you come time or a very structured program. She com- second part to allow for conversation. A grant her job as early stage service coordinator with here.”

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Stapleton Front Porch 5 January 2016 Visiting the Stock Show

Above: The opening ceremony at the rodeo celebrates the glory of the old west. Below: The elevated walkway offers an overview of the stockyards behind the Expo Hall. Right: In the bareback rodeo event, riders attempt to stay on the horse for a grueling eight seconds. This photo was taken at the MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo at the Na- tional Western Stock Show.

The 2016 National Western Stock show kicks off with the annual parade downtown on January 7 at 12pm and runs from Jan. 9 – 24. Visit nationalwestern.com/schedule for a day-by-day listing of events.

Grounds admission prices are (continued on page 1) historic complex at 46th done for almost a century. $13/weekday, $17/weekend & and Humboldt streets. The show traces its roots to 1905 when a holiday for adults, and $2-3 for It’s a community-wide event. Herds of little group of businessmen decided that what their children 3 – 11 (the last Satur- buckaroos and buckarettes, many outfitted in town needed “to preserve the western lifestyle” day is $19 and the last day is bandannas and hats that fall over their ears, was an agricultural show that would bring $10). Gate admission is free on are rounded up and led through the grounds, visitors, and their money, to the Mile High Jan.19. Parking is free every day perhaps to come face-to-face with an Angus City. The first show, which opened on Jan. 29, in stock show lots. bull, rabbits, chickens and, maybe, a pink or 1906, to promote better breeding and feeding Tickets for special events, blue cloud of cotton candy. Young men and techniques to stockmen, lasted for six days and including the Mexican Rodeo women from outstate stroll the grounds to show drew 15,000 visitors. A horse show was added Extravaganza (Jan. 10) and the off their form-fitting jeans and western wear. in 1908; one of the nation’s largest indoor MLK Jr. African-American Her- Their parents can wander through 900 booths rodeos became an annual event in 1931, and itage Rodeo (Jan. 18), can be and other spaces that offer household goods, the famed Westernaires riding team joined the purchased online or by phone at clothing, jewelry and, if needed, bull semen— show in 1954. 303.295.6124 or nwtickets@na- and visit the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. It isn’t just about entertainment; it’s also tionalwestern.com. Special event Or rest their boots in the popular Cowboy Bar. about money. Big money. Cattlemen (and tickets include grounds admis- women) pour in from around the country to sion for the day of the show. Two rodeos a day give attendees a chance to whoop and holler just as their counterparts have show off and sell their animals, hoping to win

January 2016 6 Stapleton Front Porch Above and right: At the National Western Nursery in the Events Center Paddock, children have the chance to meet and learn about farm animals.

In between the main rodeo events, a special event called Mutton Bustin’ takes place where children ages 5-7 and less than 55 pounds ride sheep out of a chute and into the arena— which usually ends in biting the dust.

one of the many best-in-show competitions a projected $778 million cost for construction for beef, pigs and sheep. Today, the stock show and improvement—river cleanup, preserva- complex covers 120 acres, draws 18,000 entries tion, public transportation and the creation to its horse show and continues to grow. In of art and cultural spaces. It’s also expected to 2006, the National Western’s 100th anniver- rejuvenate the long-neglected neighborhoods sary, attendance reached a whopping 726,972. around it. The largest opening-day crowd of 44,616 took Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, whose to the grounds in 2008 and drew its largest administration threw its full weight behind single-day attendance that year with 68,610. the proposal, told the Denver Business Journal, Many Coloradans equate the stock show “It’s a big number but we have to keep it in with frigid temperatures, but Billy Saul, the late perspective with the city’s role for being the public-relations man for the show, was fond of catalyst in reconnecting the neighborhoods” reminding would-be visitors, “There is no such with “a new entertainment, education and thing as Stock Show weather.” tourist attraction.” The National Western is on the brink of a Dick Kreck was a longtime Denver Post A stockshow visit should new era. In November, Denverites voted to ex- editor and columnist. He asked that his writing include some time in the tend indefinitely a 1.75 percent tourism tax on fee be donated to the children’s program at the stockyards behind the hotels and car rentals to raise $476 million of local library. Expo Hall.

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Northside The Stock Show of the Future Park that permanently continues this tax that otherwise would have expired in a few years. That revenue source will enable the project to borrow for infrastructure work and get initial projects started. In addition, $121.5 million in funds through the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) were approved in Decem- ber. A mayor’s office press release S. Platte River 4 states, “Buildings such as the new Livestock Center, Stockyards/Events 2 (3) The “N” Line to Thornton is projected to open in 2018 with a rail stop at Future “N” Rail Line the National Western Stock Show. Visible beyond the rail line looking west is Pavilion and the Equestrian Center the new Equestrian Center (4) on the right and the Livestock Center (5) on the will create new tourist opportuni- left. The left foreground building is the Trade Show/Exhibition Hall. In the right ties.” 3 Bettie Cram Dr. 5 foreground corner area will be transit oriented development and parking. Further funding commitments have been made by the Stock Show ($50 million) and Colorado State University ($16.2 million). Elyria The first three steps as the project Swansea moves forward will be land acqui- 6 neighbor- 11 hood sition, rail consolidation, and site (east of remediation, says Erika Martinez, Brighton Blvd. S. Platte Communications Director for the 9 River) North Denver Cornerstone Col- laborative, the mayor’s initiative for 7 10 the stock show project lead by Kelly Leid. Nat’l Western Dr. 8 The stock show currently has Above: The new Tradeshow/Exhibition Hall (6) and I-70 120 acres and will grow to the 270 new arena (7) are located along Brighton Blvd. and acres shown here. Land acquisition the new Bettie Cram Drive, which will continue west over a new bridge to Globeville. has begun. The S. Platte riverfront 13 plans will require moving rail lines Below left: The Stadium Arena Market (8), built in to create riverfront access when the 1909, will be redeveloped and the CSU Center (9) will be constructed. The vision for the Colo- stockyard area is used for festivals, as rado Commons (10) plaza area is to have shown in the upper left photo. And small retail spaces, areas for events, research based on prior industrial uses and growing plots and a small urban farm. testing, it is known that some degree Not shown in renderings: of environmental remediation will The Livestock Exchange building (11) and the be required before project construc- the Forney Museum (12) will remain. tion can begin. A complicating The Coliseum (13) will be redeveloped at a factor during construction will be future point. the need to keep the Stock Show For more information visit: open and accessible throughout the DenverGov.org/NationalWestern 10-year project.

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By John Fernandez Jill Corcoran says, “Students are asked to read, to ocal principals and teachers say they comprehend, to organize, to answer a series of ques- weren’t surprised by the newly released tions from different perspectives, to use evidence PARCC results, which to support an answer.” Patricia Lea, L Patricia Lea had lower scores than prior tests. Bill Roberts K-8 principal, supports But, they point out, PARCC isn’t that statement, saying, “There’s a just harder, it’s fundamentally lot of explaining required in this different. PARCC is considered genre of a test. You have to defend a a “next generation” assessment, position. It’s a good approach, just a deliberate attempt to test in a as in real life.” different way, focusing more on Denver Discovery middle school problem solving, critical thinking math teacher Mandy Hicks says, preferred provider and explanation—described by “One hundred percent of every sec- teachers as critical, real-life skills. ond of every lesson I teach, I’m thinking about that Westerly Creek Elementary School Principal test. Not because I am data-obsessed but because I know that is how we are measuring success and 303.31.ORTHO (303.316.7846) ELA is English Language Arts ELA Math that’s how ultimately the kids will feel successful NE Denver www.stapletonorthodontics.com Grade % Met or %t Met or … We are trying to teach authentically and we are Elementary Schools Exceeded Exceeded teaching for the long term 2373 Cental Park Blvd., Suite 302, Denver, CO 80238 Expectations Expectations … from my opinion as an Zachary Ashley Elementary School educator that teaches these Rahn 3 20.0% 8.3% standards every day, this is 4 17.4% < 11.0% the trajectory we should be 5 20.4% 14.3% on.” Kristen Atwood, DDS Denver Language School principal, says, “We truly 3 56.1% 52.0% do believe these (Common 4 62.9% 39.8% Core standards) are the 5 50.0% 26.3% guidelines for success in Hallett Fundamental Academy the 21st century.” 3 6.3% 10.4% However, Corcoran points out that the PARCC ACUPUNCTURE 4 13.0% < 11.0% math test is especially difficult for elementary 5 36.6% 17.1% Treating: Pain • Allergies • Stress, Anxiety & other Emotional Complaints school children who are behind in literacy skills. 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This year it was 9 percent.” Rahn 4 30.0% 17.4% explains that their turnaround philosophy at the 5 44.7% 25.3% school was to focus on literacy the first year so they Palmer Elementary School didn’t spend as much time on math, but he also 3 15.6% 9.4% points out that what is demanded in the math as- 4 23.1% 16.0% sessment is greatly different than what it was in the 5 29.3% 12.2% prior tests—and Ashley’s drop in math scores was in Park Hill School line with what happened nationally. 3 50.0% 46.4% The PARCC assessment was given last spring to 4 68.0% 50.7% students in grades three through 11. It’s a comput- 5 62.1% 41.4% er-based test at all grade levels, requiring strong Smith Renaissance School computer navigation skills. See page 12 to read this 3 25.0% 22.4% author’s experience taking a portion of the third 4 25.0% 10.4% 5 22.6% 22.6% The Charts Stedman Elementary School 3 10.3% < 12.0% Despite the federal (and state) requirement for testing, students may opt out of 4 9.3% 7.5% a PARCC test. The average participation 5 25.9% 13.8% rate of NE Denver schools in the Front Swigert International School Porch distribution area was 96.2%. DPS’ 3 70.5% 72.1% participation rates ranged from 67.7% to 4 78.4% 62.2% 98% across all schools. At its most extreme 5 73.6% 67.9% statewide, participation rates fell as low as The Odyssey School 4% for some tests. 3 56.0% 48.0% These charts show NE Denver schools in the 4 65.4% 34.6% Front Porch distribution area on the English 5 72.0% 44.0% Language Arts tests (ELA) and on the math Westerly Creek Elementary tests. The scores show the percentage of students at the two highest performance-lev- 3 66.3% 73.0% els: meeting or exceeding expectations. The 4 65.4% 51.9% remaining performance levels were “did not 5 69.1% 67.3% meet expectations,” “partially met expec- William (Bill) Roberts K-8 School tations” and “approached expectations.” 3 70.1% 70.1% Extended charts are available for down- 4 73.6% 64.4% loading at FrontPorchStapleton.com. 5 67.3% 65.1%

January 2016 10 Stapleton Front Porch EducatorsEducators WeighWeigh inin onon PARCC PARCC TestsTests Westerly Creek Principal Jill Corcoran, math teacher Stacie Williamson, Ashley Elementary Principal Zachary Rahn, Bill Roberts Principal Patricia Lea, and Site Assessment Leader Kim Lewis.

grade test. requires three 75- to 90-minute test sessions; Although NE Denver schools enjoyed relatively math requires four 60-minute sessions. This is high scores, substantial numbers of students, even on top of similar requirements for science and majorities, didn’t “meet expectations.” This result social studies assessments. Teachers welcome the did not seem to be a significant concern to the local 90-minute reduction in PARCC testing now educators with whom the Front being planned for spring 2016. Porch spoke. Teachers and principals Jill Corcoran Nevertheless, the elementary say the PARCC results are providing teachers and principals agree that the data needed to fine-tune teach- the amount of time allocated for ing methods and content as Colora- this so-called “summative” testing do educators continue to implement is excessive for their lower-grade the Common Core standards. students. For the 2015-2016 There seems to be wide accep- school year, PARCC testing will tance that Common Core standards be limited to grades three through are raising the bar and the PARCC nine. tests help teachers track achievement of the new The district will be sending individual student standards. Ashley Principal Rahn says, “CMAS fun- score reports to parents (continued on page 12) damentally changes the way we teach. We can now make data-based decisions.” Stacie Williamson, a math teacher at Westerly Creek Elementary, echoed that sentiment, saying, “The Common Core gives ELA Math us something to teach to, and PARCC gives us the NE Denver % Met Grade % Met or test on those standards. It’s just asking what we’ve Middle Schools Exceeded or Exceeded taught.” Expectations Expectations The educators hope future scores will become Denver Discovery School available before summer so they can analyze the 6 64.8% 53.70% data to see the subject areas where their students Denver School of the Arts were weak and strengthen their teaching in those 6 83.5% 64.6% Get That 7 83.7% 65.3% areas—perhaps even finding a teacher whose students were strong in that area to share lesson plans. 8 82.3% 64.5% Despite their acceptance of the test and the DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School Common Core standards, the elementary teachers 6 55.5% 46.10% and principals have plenty to say about difficulties DSST: Stapleton Middle School 6 46.1% 39.5% in implementation. Problems included not enough 7 67.9% 59.6% computers, bandwidth limitations forcing staggered 8 67.1% 62.4% test-taking times, and third-graders’ computer read- Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences iness given the typing and other skills needed. The 6 37.1% 31.6% job of logistics is so daunting that each school has a 7 36.9% 30.5% “SAL” or site assessment lead. The SAL coordinates 8 49.7% 32.3% Glow test taking with the overall school and districtwide McAuliffe International School calendars. 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Stapleton Front Porch 11 January 2016 By John Fernandez statements or from models such as geometric o what’s it like taking a PARCC test? Does Taking A 3rd Grade PARCC Test shapes. it really require the analytical and critical • Selecting boxes in a grid to create an array and Sthinking skills said to be hallmarks of the PARCC units covering math and English Lan- happening in a picture. then quantify the array. Common Core and overall Colorado Measures of guage Arts range from 75 to 90 minutes each for a • Complete a chart by dropping and dragging • Selecting from a drop-down menu to correctly Academic Success (CMAS) system? total of seven sessions. The test is not for the easily boxed phrases that answer a question. complete an equation, along the way choosing Here’s what third-graders face. First, they distracted. In the online English practice test, the • Select the phrase that contains the main idea the appropriate math symbols, e.g., +, -, X, \. need significant computer skills: reading detailed first set of questions is based on a 31-paragraph of the story or article. A sample question asked students to explain instructions, scrolling forwards and backwards excerpt of a children’s story akin to an Aesop’s • Identify a word’s meaning as it is used in a why “Daniel” is not correct in this statement: and up and down, activating mouse-overs, fable, heavy on symbolism and metaphor. Just specific paragraph. “Daniel says the number with the greatest value dragging-and-dropping, highlighting text, typing, reading the story takes time, and then the ques- • Select from given phrases the one that pro- he can make with the digits 5, 7, and 6 using the clicking on radio buttons, toggling between skills tions begin: vides details supporting the selection in the digits only once is 657 because the 7 is in the place and deleting prior choices. • Select a sentence that best describes what’s prior question. with the greatest value.” Students are then asked • Write an essay that explains how a character’s to devise the number with the greatest value using actions and words are important to a plot. each digit only once, and then explain why this My personal favorite question on this third number has the greatest value. grade ELA exam was reading two articles address- In another question, the student is asked to ing similar but different subjects, then selecting look at a drawing of a wall divided into six equal sentences and dropping them into a Venn dia- vertical panels, four of which are painted. From gram to indicate which sentences applied to both there, the student is asked to describe in fractions articles (where the circles overlapped) and which how much of the wall is and is not painted. A sep- applied to only one article. arate exercise asks the student to write a fraction On to the math test … It may be comput- between 3/2 and 5/6 and explain how they know erized but this is no simple “fill in the bubble” this. exercise. The interface requires multiple ways of The tests are clever and sophisticated, and interacting, often in a sequence of tasks that build students are asked to do more than regurgitate upon each other: memorized information. The emphasis is on prob- • Pointing and clicking on a number line. lem solving and understanding the concepts—they • Typing in a number or an explanation. have to cite evidence supporting their answer or • Selecting one or more correct answers from explanation.

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Stapleton Front Porch 15 January 2016 Photo courtesy of CDOTPhoto courtesy Just the Facts Defrosting Colorado Roads by James Hagadorn ......

s recently as the ’90s, wintry Colorado as an ancient Persian Gulf-like sea dried up. drives were quite perilous. Many moun- As the water evaporated, it left its dissolved Atain roadbeds stayed caked in snow and sea salts behind. ice for weeks or more, despite plowing. Road brine is a mag chloride-rich liquid In contrast—today we think nothing of that also contains a skootch of corrosion cruising through mountain passes mere hours inhibitor. Some of this mag chloride comes after storms hit. In part that’s because Colorado’s from giant man-made ponds of water that street scientists deploy a fine-tuned array of salty are evaporated on the edges of Utah’s Great substances to keep roads from becoming auto- Salt Lake. In winter, brine is sprayed on the motive skating rinks. road as a storm commences to help break What are these compounds, how do they snow’s hold on the road and allow plows work, and what are their impacts? to remove the snow. Sometimes it’s used to Solid salts, brine, and traction sand are the moisturize traction sand, to help the sand To avoid dangerous, slick roads, Colorado deploys snow plows that spray salty chemicals. most common tools. Their key ingredients are to stick to the road rather than bounce What are these compounds, how do they work, and what are their impacts? naturally occurring minerals that lower the off or become airborne as it’s being spread freezing point of water. Just like the alcohol that’s from the back of a truck. In summer, mag in wiper fluid, these minerals prevent ice from chloride brine is applied to some dirt roads a mineral supplement, and you may have even spray farther afoot. forming and slice like a hot butter knife through to help reduce dust and harden the roadbed. used it as a bath salt. And sodium chloride? Road treatments are applied more judi- existing ice. It’s hygroscopic, so in warmer weather it You can find bighorns licking it off the side of ciously today than ever before, with strategic Solid salts are typically a blend of three sucks water vapor from the air and acts like I-70. focus on challenging areas like shady inclines, “chloride” minerals, named after the chlorine ion a glue to hold the road’s sand and gravel But on metal, all of these substances catalyze intersections, and susceptible bridges. The each possesses. They’re dominated by bischofite, particles together. corrosion. Especially if you don’t wash them off goal is to make the road safe but minimize also known as magnesium or “mag” chloride. Traction sand is usually mixed with your car. To alleviate mag chloride’s corrosive the salt’s impact to flora and fauna. In many They also contain some halite, a.k.a. table salt brine, or with a small amount of solid salt. impact, utilities regularly rinse it off roadside of the state’s urban centers, solid treatments or sodium chloride, and sylvite, a.k.a. potassium The solid salt prevents damp sand from powerline equipment, and highway agencies are removed by street sweepers within days of chloride. Such salts are mined in Utah from freezing into clumps and helps it flow power-wash it off roadside posts and signage. a storm’s passage. On high-traveled corridors, Jurassic (165 million-year-old) rocks that formed smoothly into a sand-truck’s hopper and dis- What about the roads? These compounds they are removed from the road and adjacent tributor. Our sand is mined speed roadbed breakdown, because the settling ponds each spring. from ancient riverbeds dissolved salts weep into cracks and pores Each year Colorado agencies apply over or volcanic cinder cones. in the pavement, where they undermine the 250,000 tons of salt and nearly 15 million Traction sand works best integrity of its cement, tar, and/or aggregate gallons of brine to our roads; the materials when it becomes half-way (i.e., its itty-bitty rocks). The water that freezes alone cost tens of millions of dollars. These embedded in the ice/snow and expands in the roadbed exacerbates these compounds, together with other snow-fight- that mantles the roadbed, salt-driven effects, causing popouts, flaking, ing strategies, save lives, reduce injuries and thus forming a sandpapery and scaling of the road’s surface. property damage, and amplify the state’s texture that inhibits wheels In high concentrations, none of these economy through fostering predictable from slipping. compounds are particularly good for roadside mobility for people and goods. Thus their So what are the down- vegetation, soils, animals, or aquatic communi- positive impact is immense, but not without sides? ties. Although concentrations are generally high known tradeoffs. For human health, mag next to roads, they generally diminish within James Hagadorn, Ph.D., is a scientist at the yards to tens of yards away from roadways; Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Sugges- chloride is not a major tions and comments welcome at jwhagadorn@ danger—it’s actually used as exceptions occur when wind transports salty dmns.org.

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January 2016 16 Stapleton Front Porch ach month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and a second film that is available on DVD Eor VOD. As Oscar season draws near, this month I review two of the contenders. Mustang (2015) Wow. I see a lot of movies. I always try to keep a dispas- sionate distance from the film, so I can give an objective review. Most critics do. I found that impossible to do with this film, however. It bit me, and my reaction was purely visceral. Scene from So what you read here is siphoned through that reaction. The Mustang. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. In the beginning of Mustang, the five Turkish sisters who embody the symbolic essence of the title are full of life. When we meet them, they are walking home from school, playing of extant material on them, and we can gaze into anyone’s we are afforded, or perhaps because the culpability may lead with boys in the sea, stealing apples from a neighbor (forbid- personal life with shocking, and disturbing, ease. This back to all of us. den fruit!), enjoying each other’s company, and displaying the documentary taps into that nerve: through a montage of There is no shortage of villains here: her mother, who strong will and rebellion we find in most teenage girls on the video and audio interviews with her friends and family, still dismissed her teenaged bulimia; her father, who nixed an planet. The verve doesn’t last. photographs, phone conversations, paparazzi footage, and attempt at sending her to rehab early on; and her husband, They live in a Black Sea enclave with their strict Muslim turn-your-head-away-embarrassing moments, Winehouse’s who turned her on to hard drugs and rode the co-depen- grandmother and uncle (their parents have long passed), and life is chronicled in a new documentary by Asif Kapadia dency train with her. Of course Amy herself was no angel when their grandmother finds out about their (mis?)-deeds, (Senna). It is one of the favorites for the Best Documentary and the film doesn’t make judgments nor does it place she beats them. Their uncle then begins to fortify the house Feature at this year’s Oscars. explicit blame. It uses the non-narrative style Kapadia used as if they were in a prison. Grandma quickly gives them les- We are all voyeurs. Whether we admit it or not, we before, leaving the narrating to the participants and Wine- sons in wifey-hood: cooking, cleaning, dressing, and sewing, all like to sit in our chairs, binoculars in hand, and watch house’s own lyrics. It is an interesting, well-made, sad, and and then begins to marry them off one by one. The first two, people’s lives outside the window. Hitchcock knew we have disturbing documentary that serves as an example of our the oldest, go quickly. As the youngest of the bunch, Lale, an insatiable voyeurism, but he also knew there was a price current society. Pick up those binoculars. and the sometime narrator of the film, adroitly puts it: “Two to pay for such voyeurism. The story of Amy Winehouse is You will like this if you enjoyed Senna, Twenty Feet from down.” one we’ve heard before: a young, talented singer/songwriter Stardom, and/or Gimme Shelter. Despite the ugly content at times, the film emits a fairy is thrust into a superstardom that she can’t handle and then Now playing at various VOD outlets. tale brilliance: the cinematography is lush and verdant yet is undone by alcohol and drugs. Yet there is something Vincent Piturro, Ph.D., teaches Cinema Studies at Met- simple and understated, the music and silence engage in a intensely watchable about this film—perhaps because it is ropolitan State University of Denver. He can be reached at melancholic ballet, and the acting chews. First time writer/ so recent, perhaps because of the close and immediate access [email protected]. director Deniz Gamze Erguven fashions a story that is both contemporary and timeless—channeling Austen and every other writer or filmmaker broaching the topic of young females trying to keep their independence while being pum- Here’s wishing all a truly meled by some type of dogma. Erguven is a Turkish national who now lives in France, and make no mistake, this film was mostly meant for Western audiences. It ignited a firestorm wonderful New Year! in Turkey. Is this the norm there? Of course that would be generalizing, but it is not generalizing to say that women in most parts of the world are overly sexualized and repressed. Erguven knows it and lived it. I could say a lot more about the politics of the film: particularly examining the unforced marriage of tradition and religion that creates such a patriarchal Fascism in many parts of the world. Yet before we get to that point, it is helpful to remind ourselves of the beauty of the movies: we feel. And that is where we should start. Starts Jan. 8 at Chez Artiste. You will enjoy this film if you likedPride and Prejudice (the book), The Virgin Suicides, and/or Girlhood. Amy (2015) Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones. And Amy Winehouse. 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By Madeline Schroeder of Children’sPhoto courtesy Colorado t Children’s Hospital Colorado, healing comes in many forms. ASeacrest Studios, which opened in June 2014, is designed to heal and lift the And NOW SELLING... spirits of patients. It is a 1,000-square- The NEW Boston Street Gardens foot in-house radio station located off the main lobby where patients can participate in Wicker Park Neighborhood in or host live shows that stream on channel BBOY 45, named after the hospital’s mascot, Balloon Boy. The show airs 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday to patient rooms and waiting areas throughout the hospital. “The studio heals your heart and your soul and your mental health,” says Chris Coleman, the studio manager. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation funded Celebrities like Ed Sheeran shown here visit the a handful of these studios at children’s hos- radio studio to spend time with patients. pitals nationwide. Unlike most radio studios observational so kids are involved in every show. with 10-year-old coffee cups and dark lighting, The programming ranges from game shows to Seacrest Studios is high-tech, bright and invit- performances to celebrity interviews. Ed Sheeran, Another great place to live ing, and very sanitary. The space is dedicated Missy Franklin and Gavin Degraw have all visited by Parkwood Homes purely to fun. the studio. Hudson or Coleman introduces the “We figure these kids’ lives right now are in- celebrity, but then patients ask all the questions. undated with beeps, cords, IV poles, numbers “Kids say whatever is on the top of their and tests, so we keep this space as nonmedical minds. Like the Deep Thoughts skit on Saturday as possible because it’s all about escape and Night Live that said, ‘A child’s face says it all, fun,” Coleman says. Come visit our model homes and follow us on Facebook for details! especially the mouth part,’” Coleman says. Of Coleman has been with the operation since course there is the occasional whacky comment the beginning. He and his co-director and on air, like one patient who said to Missy Frank- child life specialist Cody Hudson come up lin, “You know, I have a leaky bladder,” which with all the daily programming, which they Coleman immediately followed with, “OK, let’s make sure is always interactive rather than play a quick game!”

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January 2016 18 Stapleton Front Porch Lauren Sperry, 10, and her brother Ericson, 8, play Deal or No The show airs 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday to patient rooms and waiting areas throughout the hospital, shown Deal. They stop at Seacrest Studios every time they visit Children’s on the screen at back. Patients who are unable to leave their room can call in to make requests or answer questions. Hospital, where Lauren recently finished treatment for Leukemia. Hudson why they love what they do. “I have the privilege of help- kids but adults as well. To see more photos or watch videos Photo courtesy of Children’sPhoto courtesy Colorado ing these people get through a tough time so I have no choice but of celebrity interviews, visit the Children’s Hospital Colorado to smile,” Hudson says. YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshos- There is a lot of smiling and laughing in this studio, not just pital/videos. Sick & Tired of Your Weight Year after Year?

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Stapleton Front Porch 19 January 2016 By Courtney Drake-McDonough at the door for their December 17 opening. arry Leith, founder of Tokyo Joe’s, With giant, red oval light fixtures overhead, Eat Well and Inexpensively answered the call. Through social made by Tokyo Joe’s, the space is distinctive, Lmedia and emails (his name and email continuing with their intention to give a address are on every cup), the Stapleton distinctive look to each location. The company at New Japanese Restaurant neighborhood said they wanted the restaurant is big on architecture and design, with Leith on their turf. “This area was very requested,” saying they are equally known for their archi- says Leith, who has 30 locations in Colorado, tecture as they are for their food. The newly five in other states and 11 more on the way. built building gave them both the benefit and “We’ve looked in this area, literally, for five challenges of a corner location. “It had to read years and never quite found the right proj- from all three sides and we wanted to make ect.” The neighborhood was ready, lining up sure we were keeping with the theme of what’s

Make the move to Stapleton in 2016 The Wolfe & Epperson Team

Left to right Jessica Adney, kitchen manager, Kate Eggleston, general manager and Kris Cotton, district manager gather outside Tokyo Joe’s on Northfield Blvd. at the restaurant’s grand opening. 2647 Xanthia Ct 9889 E 28th Ave 2716 Geneva St Stapleton Stapleton Stapleton going on around here,” Leith explains. Leith. “Northfield scored because they get to NEW LISTING $649,950 $574,950 A former pro skier, Leith started Tokyo keep her.” $660,000 SOLD UNDER CONTRACT Joe’s 20 years ago, inspired by his coaches’ As part of the company’s “Joespitality” 5 Beds & 3.5 Baths 4 Beds & 4 Baths 4 Beds & 3 Baths 3,900+ Sq Ft with custom McStain Willow overlooking McStain in Eastbridge advice to eat healthy, focusing on a chicken movement, a play on “hospitality,” the gen- finished bsmt overlooking east Arc Park and rice-based diet. “It was always about a eral managers will have a strong presence out west greenway healthy, clean place to eat on the floor, min- that wasn’t ‘health food,’ gling and getting to where people could eat know people who affordably all the time,” he come in. “You’ll see says. Serving Japanese-ori- me out in the dining ented cuisine, everything is room a lot,” says grilled or steamed without Eggleston. 2844 Syracuse Ct 8061 E 26th Ave 5452 Uinta St Thank you for use of woks, deep fryers or Leith and Stapleton Stapleton New Construction the support! microwaves. Eggleston are excit- SOLD SOLD SOLD Kate Eggleston, the ed to bring Tokyo *Buyer Rep *Photo for rep only general manager will be Joe’s to Northfield. the face of the Northfield “We’ve been prac- WE thank you for allowing us to help you move in 2015! Stapleton restaurant. ticing this for 20 WE look forward to helping you with your real estate needs in 2016. Happy New Year! She has been with the years,” says Leith. company for more than “We’ve evolved a Selling Stapleton since take-off! 10 years, working her way lot but the concept Judy Wolfe & Jay Epperson up the ranks, serving on is better than it’s the opening team for all Larry Leith, founder of the Tokyo Joe’s ever been—that’s 303.886.6606 | www.wolfe-epperson.com of the out-of-state locations. chain of restaurants, attended the opening what happens with “Kate’s a rock star!” says at Denver’s newest location in Stapleton. practice.”

January 2016 20 Stapleton Front Porch T.C. Clark, owner of the new Northfield restaurant Salati, Italian Street Food (right) and Culinary Director, Above: A tiny Italian chef greets customers at Shahin Afsharian the door. Campuzano sit in the main dining Below: Salati took over the adjoining retail so area. they could have a more casual dining area (shown below) and a more formal dining area (left) equipped with a full bar. Authentic Italian Street Food—Now Open in Northfield

By Courtney Drake-McDonough Despite running Milo’s, a sports bar in South of the express side, they can also relax in e calls it a “a labor of love,” referring Denver, Clark couldn’t get the idea out of his the lounge area with a full bar and menu of to the October opening of Salati head of opening a place based on the concept Italian style tapas, designed to be shared. HItalian Street Food in Northfield. of “Salati,”slang for “savory.” To Clark, that The idea of communal food where It started with love, too, when restauran- meant food that is enjoyed as it is seen, heard people would have a drink, share food and teur T.C. Clark and his wife went to his and tasted. be together came from Clark’s childhood. homeland, Italy, for their honeymoon. They To bring that full experience to life, Clark “There were huge tables, everyone standing encountered a lot of street food, sold off hired his Culinary Director, Shahin Afshanian around eating, waving their arms in the air, of carts or out of little huts where “a little Campuzano, who has experience cooking all being Italians, having a good time, eating Italian grandma would slide open a window over the world. “I told him ‘here’s the concept good food…that was my family,” says and, boom, the smell would hit you,” recalls but you’re a classically-trained chef. You’re Clark. Clark. One street food, the piadina, stood going to get to play and bring your skill set to While the burgeoning development out to the couple. Flat bread thrown onto a Salati’ and he has, he’s amazing,” says Clark. of the Northfield area was a big draw to hot stone bubbled up before being wrapped During the day, one side of Salati focuses Clark in locating the first Salati (he hopes around meats, cheeses, vegetables and sauces. on express meals where diners can choose to open more locations around the Metro The couple was hooked and wanted to bring from a piadina bread, pasta or salad base, Denver area), it was really the broad-ranging the idea back to Colorado. adding a protein (including a pork porchet- demographics that were the appeal. Clark Besides being delicious, Clark really ta which has had 32 hours of preparation), says, “We’ve met young kids to retirees and loved the idea of walking up to a vendor sauces or dressings and vegetable additions. they’ve welcomed us with open arms. It has and getting authentic, fresh food they could Come evening, Salati becomes something been over-the-top unexpected but really customize with the ingredients they wanted. more. While diners can still take advantage appreciated.”

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Handmade 1/12 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)–Venice: Biogra- holiday gifts for sale; 1405 Florence St., one 1/20 Wednesday—Nature Tots–Track It. phy of a City. 12:30-1:30pm. Tattered Cover, 10- MUSEUMS—DENVER MUSEUM OF block south of E. Colfax. Mon.-Fri. 10am- 10:45am. Programming for tots ages 3-5 2526 E. Colfax. 303.322.7727, www. 5pm and by appointment. www.davarts.org ActiveMinds.com NATURE & SCIENCE and their adults. RSVP required. 1/1 to 1/31—Stapleton Walks. Group walks led 1/23 Saturday—The Masked Bandit. 1/14 Thursday—Active Minds (Free)–The Lewis Through 1/10—The Power of Poison. Special 10- by volunteers through Stapleton neighbor- 10:45am. Learn about black-footed ferret and Clark Expedition. 6:45-7:45pm. Sam Gary exhibit, free with admission. www.dmns.org hoods, currently Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325. in Refuge’s ferret exhibit; naturalist-led Through 1/28—IMAX Movies. 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IRT-1948D-A-AD Stapleton Front Porch 25 January 2016 another business card and “Mayor of Stapleton” let him know they were still waiting to meet him. A few days later, and six months Receives Brand-New after Mazik first suggested the idea, Alexander got the Smile courage to go. By Madeline Schroeder “After the consultation, ost Stapleton residents have probably seen I’m still thinking that we will or spoken to John Alexander. For five years work out dental payments Mhe has sold the newspaper, The Voice, out- and maybe pull one tooth side of Starbucks in the 29th Ave. Town Center. But here, get something done he doesn’t just sell the paper. He kindly welcomes here, but she [appoint- conversation with anyone who passes and has been ment coordinator] slid my named the honorary “Mayor of Stapleton.” Even in Medicaid card to the side. I blizzards, he’s outside Starbucks. don’t have no money. What are This year, Lisa Mazik, a United flight attendant they going to do?” Alexander who lives in Parker and periodically teaches at the remembers thinking. United Flight Center, stopped at Starbucks and got Kessler pulled all 32 of into a conversation with Alexander. “This lady, Lisa, Dr. Brett Kessler (left) from Town Center Dentistry Cotton’s teeth and gave had a sharp eye, and noticed that I don’t smile as and Orthodontics and John Alexander (right) stand him new dentures as a gift outside the 29th Avenue Starbucks where Alexander for inspiring people and happy as I seem to be. I was suppressing it,” Alexan- sells The Voice. Kessler recently gave Alexander a der says. brand new smile for getting his life back on track committing to get his life Five years ago when Alexander first started work- and helping others after kicking his addiction. back on track after addic- ing at The Voice, he had just kicked a bad cocaine tion. After three months of habit. His teeth had a lot of damage, which did not recovery, Alexander says he is slip by Mazik. She insisted that he show them to her, which he Mazik spoke with Kessler and returned to Alexander with a new person with his new smile. “What I hadn’t known is that reluctantly did. Mazik then went to Dr. Brett Kessler at Town his business card. “They’d like to meet you,” she said. Alexan- a person can be very happy and if they suppress that, it can do Center Dentistry and Orthodontics. der took the card and kindly thanked her, but never went to a lot of damage,” he says. Kessler used to treat patients at a sobriety house downtown see Kessler. When Mazik would travel through Denver, she’d Alexander still works for The Voice and has started lecturing where homeless people can get resources when they commit to stop in Stapleton for her Starbucks and follow up with Alexan- about homelessness and the gaps of understanding in society. a better life, but they were having a lot of problems getting jobs der whether he had gone. He fibbed and said he went but no At his first lecture, he had a standing ovation. “What they without having their teeth fixed. “The scars of their addiction one was there. So one day an assistant from the dentist’s office really saw and were feeling were my feelings no longer being were on their face,” Kessler says. was waiting outside of Starbucks in the snow to give Alexander suppressed, and me being able to fully express my happiness and joy.” About a month ago, Mazik came by Starbucks and Alexan- der could finally show her his new smile. This time she did not have to coax him. PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE... To contact John Alexander to speak at your church, busi- ...FOR PROFESSIONAL CLIENTS ness, class, etc., call 720.415.6098. Rep. Angela Williams u MBA, UC Berkeley, the nation’s leading graduate real estate program u 25 Years’ Experience – Residential, Commercial & Development Receives 2015 u Approach grounded in ﬁ nancial discipline, market insight, Legislator of the Year

strategic marketing, expert negotiations and deal structuring of Rep. Angela WilliamsPhoto courtesy By Madeline Schroeder u Directed Corporate Real Estate for E&J Gallo Winery olorado State u Marketing Consultant to Fortune 500 Companies Rep. Angela CWilliams was awarded the 2015 Leg- islator of the Year for Ethan Dulsky/Broker Region XII at the 2015 National Black Caucus of State Legislators in Los Angeles, Calif. Region XII is made up of Alaska, Arizona, www.VeritageProperties.com California, Colorado, [email protected] | 303.883.6930 Montana, Nevada, Or- egon, South Dakota, Utah and Washington. Rep. Angela Williams “It was a pretty big honor to be chosen,” she says. In 2015, Rep. Williams pushed legislation that focused on minority issues. Her biggest legislation focused on the rebuilding of trust between community and law enforcement in light of the recent shootings. “I woke up one day and thought Colorado needs to get ahead of the curve to avoid an incident like Ferguson.” She introduced 10 bills for rebuilding trust between community and law enforcement and six were passed with bipartisan support, including: law enforcement use of body-worn cameras, police officer training improvement, prohibit police officer interference with a person doing lawful recording, disclose misrepresentation by police officers, transparency after an officer-involved shooting, and police shooting data collection. Also in 2015, Rep. Williams helped ensure minority small businesses can be successful through her work as chair of Business Affairs and Labor. She successfully passed a work act that created a grant program for middle-skilled workers to help fill job gaps like construction. The program will be given $10 million over the next three years for recruitment, training and marketing. “My role as a state legislator for the minority communities is to ensure that we have equity and justice for all, in all parts of our lives, whether it be education, jobs, business, health care. My job is to uplift communities of color and ensure that they’re being treated fair and equitable and have access,” she says.

January 2016 26 Stapleton Front Porch Stapleton Update By John Fernandez

Pushing for Affordable (Affordability is defined in terms of renters’ able units phase out after 15 years, eventually istration with efforts such as a new $10 or buyers’ income relative to the regional me- eroding the supply of affordable housing. million revolving loan fund and the “3by5” Housing dian income—80 percent, 60 percent, etc.) Finally, CAB and SDC have repeatedly initiative, a commitment to construct at orest City has acknowledged that The agreement states Forest City “will de- expressed that develop- least 600 units per it will “probably not” achieve the velop or cause to be developed” such housing ment of affordable units Damon Knop, year over five years. F10 percent affordable for-sale goal “at a pace reasonably consistent with the pace should keep pace with CAB Stapleton Foundation contained in its development agreement of development of market rate housing at market rate develop- CEO Beverly Haddon with the city by the time its build-out of Stapleton.” Forest City is donating and setting ment. Stapleton, which advised the Housing market rate houses in Stapleton is complet- aside land that it says is sufficient to accom- is being built on land Diversity Committee in ed. To avoid modate the required number of affordable for- formerly owned by the November that “this is that result, sale units and a separate requirement of eight city, should have homes the opportune time” to the Stapleton acres for very low income rental units. Forest that people from all approach the city with Citizens Ad- City also says it is making cash donations for walks of life in Denver its concerns. visory Board affordable housing as another subsidy. can afford. Rick Padilla, Den- (CAB) and The Stapleton development agreement as- As shown by Forest ver’s Director of Hous- the Stapleton sumes that a “public subsidy” will be required City’s third quarter ing and Neighborhood Development to implement affordable housing here. The housing statistics below, both market rate rent- Development, attended the Housing Corporation question is what will that subsidy be beyond als and affordable-for-sale units are at about Diversity Committee meeting on Dec. 10 as (SDC) are Forest City’s land and cash donations, and half of the desired levels. a visible presence of the city’s commitment pressuring the from whom? • 7,325 total residential units built (61% of to continue working with Forest City on city of Denver An additional factor in the overall plan for total build-out of 12,000 dwellings) the Stapleton affordable housing efforts. He and Forest affordable housing at Stapleton is the mix of • 6,086 total for-sale units (83.1%) promised to explore all financing options SDC member Justin Ross City to devel- for-sale vs. rental units. The citizens’ groups • 289 affordable for-sale units (4.75% of for- and mentioned the possibility of a “pilot (above) and CAB member op a plan to believe Forest City is obligated to provide at sale dwellings) project” for Stapleton’s transit oriented Damon Knop have spoken accelerate the least one-third of residential units in Staple- • 1,239 total rental residential units (16.9%) development (TOD) site—the large vacant out for years about their con- production ton as rentals. Forest City’s 2001 “Stapleton • 277 affordable rental units (22.4%) of parcel immediately south of the Central cerns that affordable hous- of affordable Affordable Housing Plan” states the “parties which 160 are affordable at “very low Park Boulevard commuter rail station where ing has consistently lagged housing at (Denver, Forest City) have assumed that income” levels (57.76%) TOD has long been envisioned. He said he behind the goals set in the The percentage of affordable rentals exceeds is “very encouraged” by recent discussions housing contract between Stapleton. approximately 8,000 for-sale dwelling units the city and Forest City. One immedi- and 4,000 multi-family rental units will be required levels, but it is based on half as many he has had with Forest City. ate response is developed at Stapleton upon final build-out.” total units as CAB believes should be built by Preliminary ideas for accelerating the the city’s commitment to quarterly meetings Forest City refers to that mix as only a now. pace of affordable housing construction at with those groups to work on such a plan. “projection.” CAB and its Housing Diversity Despite its disagreement with CAB over Stapleton are expected to be presented at SDC Chair Kevin Marchman says Committee believe it is a requirement and whether the one-third rental mix is a require- the January 28 SDC meeting. While the construction of for-sale affordable housing cite years of housing reports by Forest City in ment or a projection, Forest City says the focus will be on how affordable housing can “absolutely must keep pace” with market which housing data is presented in terms of proportion of rental units is increasing with keep pace with market rate construction, rate products. He is pushing for a plan to meeting the two-thirds/one-third mix. recent projects. questions are beginning to be raised about be in place by the end of the first quarter of CAB has noted three additional reasons for Affordable housing has emerged as a what responsibilities for affordable housing 2016. He says, “If we fail here (in Staple- the importance of rental units in Stapleton: major priority for Mayor Hancock’s admin- Forest City would (continued on page 29) ton), we fail the city.” first, without a minimum amount of required Forest City’s 2001 agreement with the rental housing, the otherwise agreed-upon city contains these affordable housing goal of 20 per cent affordable rental is mean- requirements: ingless; second, the continuing uncertainty • 10 percent of all for-sale residential units in the condo market, a market sector that shall be “affordable”. has historically provided entry level for-sale • Of rental units, a minimum of 20 housing; and third, the continuing strength of percent shall be affordable and 25 per- the rental housing market in the region. cent of those shall be reserved for very CAB members have also expressed concern low-income renters. that deed restrictions on the re-sale of afford- 2373 Central Park Blvd. #100 | adamsellsworth.com | 303.898.3050

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Stapleton Front Porch 27 January 2016 SUN Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm (Block Captain meeting) and 7:30pm (Board meeting) at the Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 MLK Jr. Blvd. For information about SUN, visit www.stapletonunitedneighbors.com. To contact SUN or confirm If Eligible, Please Donate Blood in Stapleton meeting time, email [email protected] —Saturdays: January 30, April 30, July 30—

By Amanda Allshouse, Instructor, Department of Biostatistics and feeling well, without history of some cancers, not pregnant, clear of ban] would result in 4.2 million newly eligible donors and an Informatics Colorado School of Public Health and Board Member malarial-endemic areas for at least one year, and more. Check the estimated 615,300 additional pints of blood donated each year Stapleton United Neighbors full list of exclusion criteria or prescreen when registering online. increasing the total annual blood supply by 4 percent.” onfils and SUN will host blood drives in Stapleton on Other members of the community cannot donate blood because Bonfils stated, “Our top priority is to provide a safe and ad- the 30th of January, April and July (last Saturdays of each the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not allow gay or equate blood supply for patients in need of blood transfusions. Bmonth). Registration is online for the January 30 blood bisexual men to donate if not abstinent within the past year. This Blood centers are regulated by the FDA and we must abide by drive, www.bonfils.org. Choose Donate blood > Schedule an policy was announced December 21, 2015 and is a revision from their guidelines. All blood centers will comply with the current appointment > type in site code “5463.” the previous stance from 1983 whereby a man who reported having FDA blood donation eligibility criteria.” It has been six years since a blood drive was sponsored by SUN; had sex with another man (MSM) once since 1977 was perma- Blood donation is very important and much needed, espe- the last was to honor the memory of Edison Sherlock in early nently deferred from donating blood. This current federal policy cially at this time of the year. SUN’s encouragement for those 2010. Former Stapleton resident and SUN board member Amanda is regardless of a man’s marital status despite being in the era of eligible to participate is not in support of the FDA’s continued Baldwin spearheaded multiple blood drives within the community. federally-recognized gay marriage per the June 26, 2015 Obergefell, discriminatory stance preventing gay members of the commu- “I loved being involved in the Stapleton Blood Drives when I lived et al. v. Hodges decision. In November 2015, France joined the UK, nity from participating. there. It always warmed my heart to see my neighbors take the time Australia, the Netherlands and Japan in allowing MSMs to donate In December, Denver police D1 Officer Tony Lopez Jr. to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life. When I approached blood if it had been more than one year since last MSM contact. In lost a critical amount of blood after being shot seven times on the SUN board about starting the drives, I got so much support France, if sexual contact was limited to one partner within the past duty. To donate in his honor, notify Bonfils. To share a story from them and the block captain network. The Bonfils representa- four months, a plasma donation is allowed. about why you will be donating, or your thoughts on this tives were blown away when we would quickly meet our goals, but In a position paper* Georges C. Benjamin, MD and Executive topic, email [email protected]. This author will be I wasn’t surprised. Thanks to all who take the time to support the Director of The American Public Health Association, stated, “Such a donating in honor of the late Corporal Barry Beam who re- Stapleton Blood Drives and be a hero for someone in need.” [policy] continues to prevent low-risk individuals from contributing quired 50+ units during a five-month battle with an aggressive There are many exclusions for participating in blood drives, to our blood supply and maintains discriminatory practices based Lymphoma in 2015. making the participation of those who are eligible so much more on outdated stereotypes. Instead, we strongly urge FDA to issue *https://www.apha.org/~/media/files/pdf/advocacy/testi- appreciated. Many Stapleton residents are ineligible as donors must guidance that is grounded in science to ensure a safe and robust monyandcomments/150612_fdablooddonor.ashx be older than 18 years old, weight more than 115 lbs, able bodied, blood supply.” Then adding “Full elimination of [the 12-month

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Stapleton Front Porch 29 January 2016 Upcoming changes planned for McAuliffe at the Smiley Campus

current 2015-16 school year 2016-17 school year

McAuliffe & Venture Prep share Smiley McAuliffe will expand & “McAuliffe 2” move in McAuliffe Venture PREP McAuliffe “McAuliffe 2” 290 sixth-graders 275 students 360 sixth-graders 150-180 students (~100 less 270 seventh-graders 290 seventh-grades than Venture PREP) 270 eighth-graders 270 eighth-graders McAuliffe is the No. 1 school Venture PREP is charter high McAuliffe will add 70 “McAuliffe 2” will replicate the in choice in the Park Hill-Sta- school that has been on the sixth-graders to accommodate McAuliffe model. Smiley was pleton boundary. It currently Smiley Campus for four years demand and use some of the chosen for McAuliffe adminis- operates at 113 percent and will move at the end of space not needed by the new tration to easily provide support capacity. the year to the Barrett Facility. program, “McAuliffe 2.” getting the school on its feet.

(continued from page 1) Smiley campus with Smiley was chosen as the location because the entire building with a total enrollment of 1,010 down the following year. He will need to do this Venture PREP that has 275 students. Because new program is intended to be a replica of the students, including 360 sixth-graders, 360 re-hiring and firing every year to accommodate of the shared space and increasing number McAuliffe model. By co-locating, Dennis and seventh-graders and 290 eighth-graders. Kurt the large “bubble” of sixth-graders as they move of students at McAuliffe over the past years, the McAuliffe team will be readily available to Dennis has been directly involved in planning through the school. McAuliffe is currently operating at 113 percent provide expertise for the program’s leaders. for this option and hopes it will be approved. “It would be detrimental to our staff culture capacity, with teachers rolling around mobile McAuliffe 2 will only have 150–180 stu- Option 2 would shrink the size of McAuliffe to and, in turn, our school culture having to go workstations because there is not enough office dents, nearly 125 less than Venture PREP, free- a total enrollment of 830 students, including through that,” he says. He is much more hopeful space. So how could it possibly fit more? ing up space in the building. The district plans 180 sixth-graders (110 less than in 2016-17), about Option 1. At the end of this school year, Venture to increase McAuliffe’s sixth-grade class from 360 seventh-graders and 290 eighth-graders, as If Option 1 is approved to expand McAuliffe PREP will move to its permanent location at 290 to 360 next year (2016-17). After one year, well as add a new, undecided program to share to occupy the entire building, there will be more the Barrett facility. McAuliffe 2 will move to its permanent location the building made up of 180 students. students, but the school will operate at 100 For the 2016-17 school year, a new, smaller at Manual High School. If Option 2 is approved to shrink the school, percent capacity with the additional space rather program, currently referred to as “McAuliffe For 2017-18, McAuliffe will again reallo- Dennis will face a compromising position at than the current 113 percent. 2,” will move in for the 2016-17 school year. cate space in the building based on options the end of next year. Because he will hire staff At community engagement meetings that This program will draw students from a dif- proposed by the Denver School Board. Option to accommodate the added seats next year, he took place at Stapleton and Park Hill elementary ferent enrollment zone west of Colorado Blvd. 1 would expand McAuliffe to take over the will have to fire staff when the class size shrinks schools throughout December, families seemed Stapleton’s INTERNATIONAL Real Estate Resource SCHOOL of DENVER Global-mindedness opens the world’s door at the International School of Denver. ISD teaches a bilingual Wonder what a curriculum in French, Mandarin, Spanish and English from career in preschool to 5th grade, and students seamlessly integrate or can begin their ISD journey directly in our IB Middle Years real estate is like? Programme, 6th –-8th grade. Join us Feb. 16 at 6pm Learn HOW to get into real estate, WHAT to expect your ﬁ rst year, AND what a day in the life of a ® real estate professional is like. Please RSVP by calling 303-321-0455 or email [email protected]

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January 2016 30 Stapleton Front Porch DPS Community Meeting – Wed., Jan. 6 at 6pm McAuliffe Principal Kurt Dennis will present his proposal for a larger school in 2017-18. Smiley auditorium, 2540 Holly.

*The two options below for the 2017-18 year are proposals and a final decision will be made by 2017-18 school year the Denver School Board in mid-January.

McAuliffe will expand to whole building or downsize and share the campus option 1: Expansion option 2: Downsize & share campus McAuliffe 1,010 students total No additional program McAuliffe Undecided program 360 sixth-graders 180 sixth-graders 180 students 360 seventh-graders 360 seventh-graders 290 eighth-graders 290 eighth-graders If approved, McAuliffe will expand to occupy the entire Smiley Campus for the If approved, McAuliffe will shrink down, at least 10 first time. Students will be a part of “houses” of 180 students, eight teachers, teachers will lose their jobs, and administration will sort out one administrator, and one counselor for all three years to provide a small logistics of sharing the campus with a new program. There school feeling. This option is proposed and designed by principal Kurt Dennis. is no information about the new program at this time.

to favor expanding McAuliffe but were con- house, which will remain in one part of the have more teams. auditorium at 2540 Holly. A final decision cerned that a big school may not be right for building. The students will only leave houses “Being able to offer kids the best of both will be made in mid-January. their child. Dennis, however, is very confident for specialty electives like band or physical worlds where they are a part of a small learn- Unfortunately, the proposed changes at they can produce a small school feel. “We know education. ing community and supported by a small McAuliffe will only be a two-year solution that it seems counter-intuitive but in order for In these houses, students will have the group of staff for the vast majority of their for the capacity problem. The school dis- McAuliffe to ‘feel smaller,’ we need the school close relationships they would find in a small- school day, while at the same time allowing trict will need to find another solution in to grow larger,” he says. er school. The administrator and counselor kids to benefit from the great offerings of a 2018 or 2019, according to DPS spokes- As his proposal for the large school states, he will stay with the students for all three years big school, is a win-win for everyone,” he person Brian Eschbacher. “We know we will create small learning communities in each of middle school so that relationships stay says. are going to add another middle school grade called “houses.” The house model has consistent, and the parents keep the same Because the school will occupy the whole north of the highway [I-70] because that’s been used in several large cities, including New primary connections with the school. But stu- building, students will also be able to enter where a lot of the growth is,” he says. York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. dents will also be a part of a larger communi- and exit through three doors, whereas in the Options may include expanding Each house will have 180 students, eight ty and enjoy the benefits of a bigger school, shared building they currently only use one. Isabella Bird Community School to a K-8 teachers, one administrator and one coun- including enrichment programs and poten- Dennis will present his proposal for a larg- or potentially moving a school to the Paul selor. Students will spend 80 percent or four tially more sports teams. Dennis is working er McAuliffe in the 2017-18 school year at Sandoval Campus that currently houses out of five classes during the day with their with the school district to confirm they will 6pm on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in the McAuliffe Northfield High School. Stay tuned. The Nation’s Largest Hero Savings Program Is Now Available in Your Area!

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