Summer Scholars Program “Sprang from the Community”

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Students in the Summer Scholars program at Ashley Elementary sing at the annual fundraiser for Summer Scholars held at Denver School of the Arts on June 25th.

Summer Program Preserves & Improves Reading Skills individually and in small groups to focus on their needs. It enjoy their work. And they understand that if they are good By Nancy Burkhart helps them fill in the gaps. The program focuses on one sub- students in the morning, then they’ll be able to do all the ac- ducators say that children can lose one to two grade ject – reading. They’re not trying to do too much.” tivities in the afternoon. If you work hard, then you’ll be re- levels in reading during the summer break. This po- “The students participating in Summer Scholars seem to warded. Without that piece, it would (continued on page 14) Etential loss can make it even worse for the students who already are struggling with reading. Summer Scholars, a non-profit organization (not part of Obama’s Acceptance Speech To Be on 45th Anniversary of “I have a dream” Denver Public Schools) that focuses on reading, officially was launched in the summer of 1994 with 511 students. This summer, there are more than 900 “at-risk” Colorado students from 20 Denver public elementary schools enrolled in 6-week-long Summer Scholars programs. Ann Byrne, Summer Scholars Executive Director, credits former Park Hill resident Cyndi Kahn with the creation of Summer Scholars. “When she was a volunteer at Hallett Ele- mentary School, she asked a teacher why she was so discour- aged. The teacher said the principal wanted her to pass a girl to the second grade who needed help with her reading.” The teacher said the girl needed six weeks of tutoring during the summer break, Byrne said. Therefore, Kahn went off to gather donations from the Greater Park Hill Community. “Mostly Park Hill people contributed,” Byrne said. “Northeast Denver is a strong place of support for us. “One of the really awesome things is that Summer Schol- ars sprang from the community. People saw a need to get involved with the community, and they’ve stayed engaged for us to survive. It shows what people can do,” says Byrne. Children compete against themselves in one-minute drills and repetition in order to improve their reading time. The goal is to bring the students up to grade level, or at least make sure that they don’t fall behind. When school starts, they are ready to jump right in. “I really like Summer Scholars because it diagnoses where What Non-Delegates Can Do During the Convention the kids are with reading and focuses on small group instruc- Democratic Party convention delegates plan to formally nom- August 28th, 1963 in Washington DC). Democratic Party officials tion, which is essential,” says Robby Herd, a 5th grade Ash- inate their party's presidential candidate, Barak Obama, at In- say there will be some tickets available to the public as "community ley Elementary School teacher who is spending his first year vesco Field on Thursday,August 28th, the 45th anniversary of credentials." Information about those tickets, as well as other as a Summer Scholars teacher, “You have to work with them Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream” speech (given on events open to the public, can be found in on page 26.

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The old control tower and the mountains are in the background looking west fromStapleton’s Central Park. In the foreground is the annual 4th of July parade.

CALENDAR Events in or near Stapleton that are free and open to the public.

AUGUST MONTHLY EVENTS Saturday, Aug. 2nd Last Saturday Concert at Founders’ Green, Stapleton Sweet William Market (through Sept.) Something Underground 6:30 - 8pm 9am - 2pm, Founders’ Green, Stapleton [email protected] Saturday, Aug. 2nd Denver Art Museum Free First Saturday www.denverartmuseum.org MONTHLY MEETINGS Sunday, Aug. 3rd City Park Jazz, Funkiphino 6pm Monthly www.cityparkjazz.org New Stapleton Resident Orientation [Call 303.388.0724 for date & location] Monday, Aug. 4th Active Minds - History of the Olympics 7pm Every Tuesday Stapleton MCA, 2823 Roslyn St (see p. 8) Stapleton Rotary Club – Noon Stapleton Radisson Plaza Hotel Thursday, Aug. 7th 3333 Quebec St [[email protected]] Northfield Concert - Hazel Miller 6pm 303-375-5464 Every Tuesday AA Open Discussion Meeting – 7:30pm Friday, Aug. 8th MCA Community Room, 2823 Roslyn Street Movie on the Green - Curious George [Joe Mc at 303.912.7075] Tuesday, Aug. 12th Every Wednesday MeetYour Neighbors Happy Hour, 5:30pm Weekly Weeders, Bluff Lake Nature Center For location email [email protected] 9am-12pm [303.945.6717] Thursday, Aug. 14th 3rd Tuesday Bluff Lake Fireside Chat 6pm Greater Stapleton Business Assoc. 8am “Bodacious Bats” blufflakenaturecenter.org MCA Community Room, 2823 Roslyn Street Thursday, Aug. 14th [303.393.7700] Northfield Concert - Chris Daniels 6pm 1st Wednesday “1st Wednesdays” Home-based businesses Saturday, Aug. 16th [StapletonLife.com – most mtgs 11:30am - 1pm] Concert at Founders’ Green, Stapleton Opie Gone Bad 6:30 - 8pm 2nd Wednesday (Odd numbered months) Thursday, Aug. 21st SUN Transportation Committee 6:30pm Northfield Concert - Wendy Woo 6pm MCA Conference Rm, 2823 Roslyn St. Friday, Aug. 22nd [[email protected]] Movie on the Green - Horton Hears A Who 3rd Thursday Aug. 23rd - 29th Stapleton Citizens Advisory Board Mtg Denver Jazz and Blues Festival, Five Points Stapleton Development Corp (SDC) www.denverjazzfestival2008.com 7350 East 29th Ave. – 7:30 – 9am [SDC 303.393.7700] Monday, Aug. 25th Active Minds - Afghanistan 7pm 4th Thursday Stapleton MCA, 2823 Roslyn St (see p. 8) SUN Board Meeting – 6:30pm MCA Community Room Thursday, Aug. 28th 2823 Roslyn Street Northfield Concert - Opie Gone Bad 6pm [[email protected]] Saturday, Aug. 28th 2nd Saturday Bluff Lake Fireside Chat 6pm NE Denver/Park Hill MS Self-Help & Support “Clever Canines” blufflakenaturecenter.org Group, Dist. 2 Police Station 10:15-11:45am MONTHLY EVENTS 3821 Holly St. [Lillie 303-329-0619] Every Sunday through Sept. Stapleton Farmers Market 8:30am - 12:30pm [www.coloradofreshmarkets.org] Every Sunday through Aug. The Front Porch welcomes Free class at Core PowerYoga 4pm submissions of upcoming local 7485 E. 29th Place [303-377-7444] events (deadline is the 15th) and story ideas for future issues. 1st Saturday [email protected] [email protected] Bluff Lake Birders, Nature Center – 7-9am [BluffLakeNatureCenter.org]

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August 2008 2 Stapleton Front Porch Dick Anderson – “His Tireless Efforts” Helped Build the Best Community in the Nation By Tom Gleason Stapleton property. He also ick Anderson, one of served as Vice Chair of the Sta- the region’s most in- pleton Foundation for Sustain- Dfluential real estate able Urban Communities development professionals (formerly the Stapleton Rede- and a key player in the cre- velopment Foundation), which ation of two of the nation’s helps to oversee the implemen- most celebrated master tation of the Stapleton Develop- planned communities, has an- ment Plan created by the nounced he will retire this fall citizens of Denver, Aurora and as President and CEO of the Commerce City. That plan was Stapleton Development Cor- adopted as an amendment to poration. Denver’s Comprehensive Plan Mr. Anderson will be suc- in 1995. Mr. Anderson will ceeded by Cheryl Cohen- continue to serve in his current Vader, who has served for the capacities with the Metropolitan past two years as the Chief District and the Stapleton Deputy Manager of Denver Foundation until a date yet to International Airport (see be determined. story on page 16). “Dick’s steady, guiding hand Mr. Anderson was ap- will be missed,” said King Har- pointed President and Chief ris, Chairman of the Board of Executive Officer of the Sta- the Stapleton Development pleton Development Corpora- Corporation. “He has been the tion (SDC) in January 1998. single greatest influence on this The non-profit corporation project for the last ten years. was established by the City “Yet, as we see Dick’s influ- and County of Denver to ence continue based on plans manage and sell the assets of Dick Anderson holds a 1998 Denver Post photo taken on the runway of the old airport when he was named President and CEO now in place,” he added, “we the 4,700 acre Stapleton prop- of the Stapleton Development Corporation. In the newspaper photo, he is standing on a large X painted on the runway as a signal are happy to have the financial erty. Under his leadership, to pilots that the airport was closed.The above photo was taken in approximately the same location as the 1998 photo. and management experience of SDC conducted a process to select a master developer for Sta- to have 12,000 homes and a population of 30,000 people. Cheryl Cohen-Vader to see this project to its successful com- pleton that resulted in the signing of a purchase agreement “Dick’s gift to the entire region has been his passion, ex- pletion over the coming years.” with Forest City Enterprises in February 2000 for all of the pertise and vision for Stapleton that has resulted in the most According to a study conducted in 2006, the City and developable land at the site of the former airport. Since that respected, modeled and successful development in the na- County of Denver had already realized a $3.7 billion eco- time, and after the recycling of more than six million tons of tion,” said Denver City Councilman Michael Hancock, who nomic and fiscal impact from the redevelopment of Staple- concrete runway, Denver’s former international airport has represents Stapleton and other neighborhoods in Northeast ton between the start of work in 1996 through 2005. That been transformed into a nationally and internationally ac- Denver. “His tireless efforts to build the best community in economic and fiscal impact represented two-thirds of the claimed new urban neighborhood with more than 3,000 the nation will be missed.” total $5.7 billon impact created during the same period of homes, hundreds of acres of new parks and open space, and In his tenure at Stapleton, Mr. Anderson has also served as time for the seven county Metro Denver region. The study more than 2 million square feet of new retail. Stapleton has Vice Chair and 1st Vice President of Park Creek Metropoli- also projected that the City of Denver would enjoy a $26.7 also become the home of four new public schools and two tan District, the special district overseeing the financing and billion economic and fiscal impact through build out of Sta- private schools serving an estimated population of more than construction of the projected $600 million of regional and pleton, with a total of $36.3 billion impact for the Metro 7,500 residents. When fully developed, Stapleton is projected local infrastructure required for the full development of the Denver region. (continued on page 4)

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Stapleton Front Porch 3 August 2008 Greyhounds rescued after racetrack closed More Than 100 “40 mph Couch P o

Holly Keehn of Recycled Racers, a greyhound adoption agency, with her dog Bo. Bo, a former racer, now visits patients at Children's Hospital.

By Nancy Burkhart Greyhounds are dogs that live for their rac- hat to do when mandatory retire- ing careers.They live in crates for 22 hours, and ment hits? That is the issue facing are let out only to go to the bathroom or race, Wmore than 100 greyhounds whose according to Ross. Now that their careers are racing careers were cut short when the Mile over, they need help adapting to retirement. High Greyhound Park in Commerce City “They don’t know what a house is. They’ve closed after its June 28 race. never seen TVs or stairs. But they’re really “The owners who could afford to or smart. It usually takes about two days to house- wanted to continue racing have moved their break them. It’s in their nature to be social,” operations to another state, or are maintain- Ross said. ing their dogs here,” explained Cami Ross, a “One of the jobs as a foster is to socialize long-time volunteer with Colorado Grey- them.We take them on walks and to dog parks hound Adoption (CGA) and a paralegal at to get them around other people. They are just Forest City Stapleton, Inc. naturally open and loving. They’re really Dog owners are faced with the problem of docile.” housing and feeding dogs that no longer can The greyhound is a family dog that is good make money, so the owners are forced to find with children and other dogs, Ross said. Occa- homes for the dogs. sionally, they also like cats. The CGA intro- The number of greyhounds in need of duces them to a very large cat to determine homes remains unknown. “A lot of the own- their personalities. The dogs don’t need large ers have not made up their minds. We have yards; they actually need to live indoors. About 112 dogs that we know for sure are coming 80% of CGA’s dogs go to people living in in.We are one of five adoption agencies in apartments and townhomes. Colorado, but we are the largest so we handle “They are house dogs,” Ross explained. most of the kennels,” she said. “They don’t have a lot of fur and aren’t well- Ross has been a greyhound volunteer for padded. They are very temperature sensitive. nearly two years, and has fostered 37 grey- They can overheat very quickly. In the winter, hounds. when it’s cold, they get cold. They really need “As long as greyhound racing is around, to be indoors. They are our 40 mph couch po- there always will be a need for homes,” Ross tatoes. They sleep 18-22 hours a day.” said.“They start at 2 years old, and they have Owners and fosters need to hold tightly to a to retire the dogs at 5. Once they’re retired, greyhound’s leash for control, Ross advised. they need homes. “ “If they see something that they’re interested With the closure of Mile High Greyhound in, they chase it,” she said.“They go from 0 to Park, CGA is looking for both foster and 40 mph in 3 steps. But if you restrain them, adoptive families for greyhounds. they won’t take off.

one of the nation’s most successful master planned Dick Anderson communities. In his role with the Rouse Company, (continued from page 3) “Dick Ander- Mr. Anderson served as a director of the commu- son’s long and successful career in real estate nity organization responsible for providing the development prior to coming to Stapleton amenities and services in Columbia, and director brought credibility to one of the nation’s and treasurer of the wholly owned subsidiary of the most ambitious urban infill developments at Rouse Company involved in urban planning. From a time when Stapleton was not much more 1974 to 1977, he was also an elected County than our community’s vision for an aban- Councilman in Howard County, Maryland. doned airport,” said John S. Lehigh, presi- From 1979 to 1996, Mr. Anderson was a Gen- dent of Forest City Stapleton, Inc. eral Partner in the development of the Aurora “He has played a major role in Stapleton’s Business Center, a 900-acre Business Center. Prior progress to date and laid the foundation for to that, he was President and Chief Executive of the its continued success.” Denver Technological Center, Inc., the 850-acre Mr. Anderson’s career in major real estate urban center in southeast Denver. development began in the mid 1960’s when Mr. Anderson’s career has included extensive he became Vice President of the Rouse Com- civic involvement in which he has served on nu- pany, where he had responsibility for the de- merous boards and commissions. He and his wife velopment of the “new town” of Columbia, Kathy enjoy living at Stapleton and plan to con- Maryland, which has long been regarded as tinue to be active members of their community. August 2008 4 Stapleton Front Porch P otatoes” Are in Need of Homes

Cami Ross, volunteer with Colorado Greyhound Adoption agency, with greyhounds at a recent adoption event held at Red and Jerry's in Englewood.

“They are wonderful with children.They Dates are listed on the CGA website, will take orders from a child. It’s OK to have www.colorado greyhoundadoption.com. a child walk them. They go really fast for Applications also are available on the website. short distances and that’s it,” she said.“For CGA will do a home visit to ensure that the most part, these guys know they’re re- the greyhounds will have safe, compatible tired and that’s it. We have some people that homes. think they’ll make good jogging compan- “We really try to match personalities,” ions. But they don’t usually run for miles. Ross said. If the match fails to work out, dogs You have to work with them and get their can be returned to CGA, per the adoption stamina up.” contract. A greyhound is a loving dog, but if there Colorado Greyhound Adoption is a non- are behavior problems, a CGA behaviorist profit organization that operates on dona- will help, Ross said. tions.They pay for such things as veterinary The dogs will be kept at CGA kennels bills.To make a donation, consult the website. until the middle of August when their future For greyhound adoption or fostering is unknown, according to Ross. People information, go to the Colorado interested in becoming owners or fosters Greyhound Adoption website at can “meet and greet” the dogs at PetSmart. www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.com.

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Stapleton Front Porch 5 August 2008 Denver Language School Wins Conditional Approval

he Denver school board on June and ECE in 2010. The DLS will be an au- 26 conditionally approved the tonomous school which will free it from TDenver Language School, a full many district and union policies and allow Mandarin Chinese/Spanish immersion more control over its hiring procedures, ECE-8 school proposed to open in 2009 budget, schedule, calendar and professional in central northeast Denver. development. No location has been chosen Officially the board unanimously but it is planned for central northeast Den- voted to “reserve action’’ on the approval ver (roughly Colorado Boulevard to Staple- until the DLS design team fulfills eight ton, I-70 to Colfax Avenue). conditions. A key condition is the forma- Language immersion offers traditional tion of a leadership team and to hire a learning activities in a second language to principal. Other conditions concern ad- allow students to master that language ditional information about the school’s while reaching high academic achievement. education plan, budget and staff recruit- Research shows that students learning a ment. second language from a young age perform The DLS design team is confident better academically than their non-immer- that it will meet all the requirements to sion peers, exhibit greater cultural appreci- open the school in 2009. ation, and learn additional languages with DPS Board members Jeannie Kaplan, greater ease. Kevin Patterson and Superintendent The design team plans to establish a Michael Bennet praised the school as “in- school e-mail address and web site in the credibly compelling’’ and “incredibly ex- next few months to ensure regular commu- citing.’’ nications. Contact the executive committee Board member Michelle Moss said she with any questions in the meantime. “loved the idea’’ and the fact that so For a brief summary of the DLS and many parents are eager to send their chil- other proposals go to: dren to the school. Mr. Bennet said he http://planning.dpsk12.org/newschools/ was thrilled about the commitment from RFP/Documents/New_Schools_Initia- the community. He playfully thanked the tive_Early_Cycle_Proposal_Descriptions. parents who filled his e-mail box with pdf. messages urging approval; more than 200 The DPS New Schools Office can be families have signed up so far as inter- reached at: 720-423-3493. ested in attending. The DLS design team is led by an ex- Executive Committee of the ecutive committee consisting of school DLS Design Team: founders and Stapleton parents Kristy Kristy Fantz, 720-221-3293 Fantz and Camilla Modesitt, and Brian [email protected] Weber of the Stapleton Foundation. Most of the design team is expected to Camilla Modesitt, 720-855-7106 serve on the leadership team. [email protected] The DLS plans to open with kinder- Brian Weber, 303-468-3224 garten to second grade in fall 2009; DLS [email protected] plans to add a grade annually till grade 8,

August 2008 6 Stapleton Front Porch Montbello Revitaliza- Since You’ve Asked... tion Efforts Underway Q. Why hasn’t the interactive fountain in Central Q. What is the cabinet at 29th and Trenton? Q. Where does the trash come from in West- Community Stakeholders Engage Park been operating this summer? A. The cabinets at 29th and Trenton and 35th erly Creek and whose responsibility is it to A. The interactive water feature at the central and Havana enclose Xcel gas regulators that clean it up? in Montbello 20/20 Initiative gathering area in Central Park has been shut are part of the system that delivers natural gas A. The Westerly Creek Open Space has ommunity residents and stakeholders down this spring for a couple of reasons: to homes in Stapleton. Forest City’s residential been conveyed to the City and County of in Montbello are coming together to 1) The fountain Denver for management by Crevitalize their neighborhood. drainage system re- the Denver Department of The community-wide effort known as the quired some design Parks and Recreation from “Montbello 20/20 Initiative” is designed to changes and repairs to Montview Boulevard to just overcome unfavorable perceptions of the prevent flooding in the north of Martin Luther Northeast Denver neighborhood that include basement of the Con- King Boulevard (33rd Av- foreclosures, language barriers and schools in cession Building enue). Westerly Creek origi- need of improvement. Residents say they also (where all the pumps nates at Lowry, but the trash feel, however, that their neighborhood also and mechanical equip- can enter the Creek at any has the raw materials of which great commu- ment are located). point along the course of nities are made. During a heavy rain, the waterway, including In February 2008, Denver City Council- more water was getting through the storm sewer man Michael Hancock announced a partner- into the system than system. Your concern about ship with the Foundation for the Next could drain out the trash in Westerly Creek has Frontier to initiate a comprehensive strategic other end, causing the been brought to the atten- planning process for the expanding Montbello cistern in the basement tion of Denver Parks and community. The Montbello 20/20 Project is to overflow. Those re- Recreation. If you would co-chaired by the Honorable Chris Martinez, pairs should be com- like information about vol- Chairman, RTD Board of Directors, and Rev. pleted by mid-July. unteer efforts to keep West- Dr. James E. Fouther, Jr., Senior Pastor of the 2) When the park erly Creek free from trash, United Church of Montbello, both residents switched from potable please contact the Volunteer Charlie Nicola checks the blast fence recycled from the old airport that is now being of the community. The initiative will convene to recycled water for ir- used as a decorative covering for utilities at the Sky Terrace Townhomes on 29th Ave. Coordinator for the City of and capitalize on the wisdom, expertise and rigation, the Colorado Denver, Tina Romero vision of community residents in order to ad- Department of Public Health and Environ- group worked with Semple Brown Design to ([email protected].) or the Sta- dress issues and identify strengths of the comment (CDPHE) was concerned that irrigation coordinate the design and installation of the pleton Rotary Club (which has sponsored munity whose motto is “Pride, Diversity and water would get into the fountain system. enclosures, which are made of glass, steel and community clean up programs in Westerly Unity.” CDPHE is now satisfied the fountain filtering recycled “blast fence” salvaged by M.A. Creek) at [email protected] Upcoming meetings, which are open to system adequately treats any potential contam- Mortenson from the former Stapleton Interna- Montbello, Parkfield, and Gateway residents inants that might enter the system. As an extra tional Airport. The blast fence was an impres- Q. The area behind and south of the United who have a desire to make the community precaution, we will not operate the adjacent sive, 20 foot high structure that shielded Flight Training Center (to the west of the RTD better, will be held at Montbello High School irrigation and fountain at the same time. vehicular traffic coming from the main termi- Park and Ride and around the natural gas fu- on August 21st (6-8 p.m.), September 13th The good news is that the fountain should nal from jet engine blasts on the south side of eling station) is not maintained at all. Who is (9 a.m. - 1p.m.) and October 2nd (6-8 p.m.). be up and running before the end of this sum- Concourse E. The perforated panels are made in charge of that area? For more information about the of painted steel and were utilized at Stapleton’s mer. A. The area you describe is under multiple Montbello 20/20 Project, please contact recently opened Filing 15 pool. (Response provided by Dennis Piper, director ownership but each party will be directed Denver City Council District 11 (Response provided by Charlie Nicola, senior of parks and environment, Stapleton Develop- to mow their property as required by City office at 303-331-3872 or e-mail vice president – construction, Forest City Staple- ment Corp.) ordinances. [email protected]. ton, Inc.)

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Stapleton Front Porch 7 August 2008 THEARTOFU

Sept. 29th, 11am - 5pm Active Minds Seminars – Free & Open to the Public Park Hill Home Tour Sol Bound: History of the Olympic Games: Diplomacy & Politics – coalition invasion to oust the ruling Taliban and and Street Fair * stomping spirits Mon., Aug. 4, 7-8pm at the Stapleton Master Com- establish a new government under Hamid Karzai * breaking free munity Association, 2823 Roslyn St. will be discussed. The war-torn country’s future For the 30th Annual Park Hill Home Tour on International politics is a part of the diplomacy will be examined. RSVP: 303-468-3223. Spon- September 29th, 11am to 5pm, seven homes * catch me beaming and political design of the Olympic Games. Active sored by the Stapleton Foundation. have been chosen that exemplify the neighbor- Sol Vida Dance Ensemble and special Minds will explore Olympics history and the games’ hood’s mix of architecture. The tour is set up America’s Pastime: Baseball! – Tues., Aug. 26, 11- guests will perform Sol Bound at the Boul- background in international political issues, including so that it will be easy to walk or bike and it in- noon at Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape St. der International Fringe Festival 2008. Sol issues surrounding the Beijing Olympics. RSVP: 303- cludes a Street Fair that will be held on Forest Discussion will follow the history of baseball Bound: stomping spirits * breaking free * 468-3223. Sponsored by the Stapleton Foundation. Parkway, where several of the homes are lo- from Abner Doubleday to Barry Bonds. Legendary cated. catch me beaming is a three-part urban China & the Beijing Olympics – Tues., Aug. 12, 12:30- stories such as the Merkle Incident and the 1919 Artists or businesses with a product or a dance of survival, with soul stirring music 1:30pm at the Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. Chicago Black Sox will be told. Jackie Robinson’s service to promote can obtain a booth at the that fuses dances of the African and Latin The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing have effect on baseball, as well as the role of the Negro Street Fair at a cost of $50. In past years the diasporas, ballet, modern, jazz and more. spotlighted China’s human rights record and how it Leagues will be discussed. The effect of steroids on Home Tour and Street Fair have had approxi- These dancers blend tribal, warrior appears as an international issue. Active Minds will modern baseball will be reviewed. RSVP: Jodi, mately 2,000 attendees. To obtain an women with “pure ‘ol depth of emotion.” discuss the Tibetan conflict, as well as internal reli- 303-388-4013, ext. 307, by Aug. 18. Sponsored by entry form contact Roberta Locke at Performances will be Sun., Aug. 17, gious and political repression. 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Robinson Dance Training Group, Ghana Social Security – Tues., Aug. 19, 12:30-1:30pm at the Cherry Oaks, 6800 Leetsdale, Drive. Alameda Ave. Saturday hours are 9am - 5pm Dance Ensemble, and Tanniobe Brazilian Tattered Cover, 1628 16th St. The growing problem of an incredible world- and admission is $2. Sunday is the half-price Music & Arts Ensemble. She is the pre- The history and future of Social Security will be wide hike in food prices and potential solutions sale from 2pm - 4:30pm. Consignors, first- miere choreographer for Catchpenny Kids reviewed, with various proposals to “save” the pro- will be examined. RSVP: 303-331-9963. Spon- time parents, volunteers, teachers and media Theatre and Denver East High School gram. Political perspectives will be discussed. sored by Cherry Oaks. can attend a preview sale on August 8, with and the Artistic Director of the Sol Vida Afghanistan – Mon., Aug. 25, 7-8pm at the Stapleton For more information visit www.activemindsfor registration at www.jbfsale.com/Denver. Dance Theatre in Park Hill. She can be Master Community Association 2823 Roslyn St. seniors.com or www.ActiveMindsForLife.com. Unsold items will be donated to Catholic reached at [email protected] or The path Afghanistan has taken since the U.S. Charities and The Junior League of Denver 303-564-7009 or visit for distribution to needy families. www.myspace.com/solvida

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Aug 22 & 23 – Free and open to the public Performances & Events in August Open House at Curves Aug. 1 - 22 – Colorado Music Alliance Summer plorers!” Aug. 9, 1-3:30pm – “Fledgling Birders” Aug. 8 – Stapleton Movie Night “Curious George” on in Stapleton Music Festivals Music festival events in Aspen, for kids; Aug. 12, 10am-noon – “Photo- riffic Founders’ Green at Stapleton. urves in Stapleton, located at 7345 E. Vail Valley, Breckenridge, Central City, Boulder, Kids” wildlife photography; Aug. 16, 7-9pm – Fridays Aug. 8-29 – Skyline Park, Downtown Noon - 29th Ave, will have an open house to Estes Park and Steamboat Springs. Call 303-955- “Song Dogs Hayride;” Aug. 23, 7-10am – 1:15 pm. Variety of performing arts groups high- Cprovide information about women’s 6782 or go to www.coloradomusicalliance.com. “Photo Walk” with photographer and author lighting jazz, rock and multicultural offerings. health and the Curves 30 minute workout Dave Showalter; Aug. 23, 1-3pm – “Home on Starting Aug. 1 & Aug. 8 – Neighborhood Flix Aug. 9 – Children’s Museum of Denver “Mighty Ma- program. Healthy snacks, prizes, give-aways the Range” history of the American bison. Regis- Starting Aug. 1 – “We Are Together” tells the chines will be on the Museum’s plaza. Visitors can will be offered. The open house will be held ter at 303-289-0930. inspiring story of the children of the Agape Or- explore construction equipment such as backhoes on Friday Aug. 22 from 6am to 1pm and on phanage in South Africa. Also starting Aug. 1 – Sundays thru Sept. 28 – Stapleton Farmers’ Market and excavators and talk to people who work with Saturday August 23 from 8am to 1pm. “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired” exam- 8:30 am -12:30 pm. – Fresh farmers’ produce on them. 2121 Children’s Museum Dr. Call 303-433- Curves’ exercise program consists of thirty ines the public scandal and private tragedy sale on Founders’ Green at Stapleton. 7444 or go to www.mychildsmuseum.org. minutes of exercise three times a week, during which participants get a cardio workout which led to movie director Roman Polanski’s Aug. 3 – City Park Jazz Free Sunday jazz concert Aug. 9 – Denver Zoo: ZOOmily 6-9pm. An enchanted while working all major muscle groups. exile. Starting approx. Aug. 8 – “A Man Named with Funkiphino from 6 to 8 pm. Call 303-744- family evening with up-close animal encounters. A Curves also offers a weight management pro- Pearl” tells the story of self-taught topiary artist 1004 or go to www.cityparkjazz.org. Fairy Tale Feast of cook-out fare included. Call 303- gram. For more information, contact Pearl Fryar. Starting approx. Aug. 15 - The Rape Aug. 5, Avenue Theater – “Convention?” A satirical 376-4800 or go to www.denverzoo.org. of Europa, a documentary about Hitler. William Pratt at 720.219.6156 or stapleton- look at how not to get elected. 417 E. 17th Ave. Aug. 9 – Park Hill Public Library 10:30 am. “Musical Brunch, lunch or dinner served at the in-house [email protected]. Call 303-321-5925 or go to www.avenuetheater.com. Safari” with Sue Schnitzer. 4705 Montview Blvd. restaurant. 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Call 303-777- Tuesdays, Aug. 5-26 – Denver Botanic Gardens T’ai Call 303-331-4063. 3549 or go to www.flixonthefax.com. Matinee Chi classes from 7:15 - 8:15 am. Fitness walks price all day Tuesdays in the summer. 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Forest St. Call 720-865-0800 or go Who” on Founders’ Green at Stapleton. he Molly Brown House Museum Aug. 2, Free First Saturday – Denver Art Museum to www.FourMileHistoricPark.org. will sponsor a free lecture on the Free day for Colorado residents. 100 W. 14th Aug. 23 - 29 – Denver Jazz & Blues Festival Simulta- Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 – Northfield Stapleton Concerts 1908 Democratic National Con- Ave. Pkwy. Call 720-865-5000 or go to neous live performances on three Five Points ven- T vention, held in Denver a century ago. From 6-8:30pm. Aug. 7 – Hazel Miller; Aug. 14 ues, showcasing contemporary and traditional jazz www.denverartmuseum.org. The August 13, lecture will be at – Chris Daniels; Aug. 21 – Wendy Woo; Aug. artists, old school, R&B and blues. Call 303-296- Aug. 2, 4-8, 14, 28 – Bluff Lake Nature Center 5:30pm at the Brown Palace, 321 17th St. 28 – Opie Gone Bad. Call 303-375-5475 or go 2701 or go to www.denverjazzfestival2008.com. Aug. 2, 7 am – Bluff Lake Birders; Aug. 4-8 – to www.northfieldstapleton.com. John Steinle, Administrator of the Junior Naturalist Camp Water Week; Aug 14, 6 Aug. 30 – Sweet William Market Stapleton boutique, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays August 7-23 Hiwan Homestead Museum in Evergreen, pm – Fireside Chat with “Bodacious Bats” by antiques, flea market on Founders’ Green at Stapleton. Barth Hotel – “HOTL Baltimore” About a group of will lead the discussion. Jody Morse from Bear Creek Lake Park; Aug. Sept. 6 – Hop, Skip & Jump Start Family 5K, Children’s older lost souls who inhabit a once-elegant hotel. Political issues of the 1908 convention 28, 6 pm – Fireside Chat with “Clever Canines” Museum of Denver 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run, Infant It is environmental theater staged directly in the will be examined. The level of party conflict by Sue Schafer from Fort Collins Natural Areas. Crawl, Toddler Trot and Kid Course. Registration hotel lobby. Fundraiser for Senior Housing Op- will be discussed, along with Denver’s rating 9801 E. Colfax Ave. Call 303-344-0031 or go discounts before Aug. 16. 2121 Children’s Mu- tions. 1514 17th St. Call 303-595-4464, ext. 10, as a host for the convention and famous to www.blufflakenaturecenter.org. seum Drive. Call 303-433-7444 or go to www.my- or go to www.seniorhousingoptions.org. people who attended. Aug. 2, 9, 12, 16, 23 – Rocky Mountain Arsenal childsmuseum.org. Call 303-832-4092 for information, or Nature programs: Aug. 2, 2-4pm – “Refuge Ex- go to www.mollybrown.org.

Stapleton Front Porch 9 August 2008 Every Child Can Learn to Play Music dren were exposed to music, they would learn to play by ear. to sound like one violin together. They’re all playing their notes in Suzuki’s father was a violin maker, so he started with the violin. tune, their bows are moving the same way, they are following their Today, other instruments are used as well, including piano, viola, leader and listening to each other.” cello, flute, harp, guitar and voice. The Suzuki method has been in the United States for about 40 “Hearing begins to develop four months into gestation,” Vari years, Vari said. Thousands of children all over the world play this explained. “By the time kids are 8 years old, the brain has formed method of instruction and go on to be doctors, CEOs, engineers how they process things audially. I start my kids learning to play and have other professions. However, several professional musi- the violin at age 3 – the younger the better. ”The training is based cians in the Colorado Symphony Orchestra have Suzuki back- on an equilateral triangle of the parent-teacher-child. The teacher grounds, according to Vari. teaches the parent how to teach the child at home through teaching Vari, herself, took Suzuki lessons for 16 years. She was a mem- the child in lessons. ber of an international touring ensemble, traveling to Russia, Five-year-old Olivia Molina during a violin lesson with “I work with the parent before the child starts lessons, so they Hungary, Great Britain, Italy, and Australia. Her Master’s Degree VanessaVari. learn to play the violin and learn the philosophy of working with is in Suzuki Pedagogy. She taught for three years with the Suzuki the child,” Vari said. “The parent is kept ahead of the child’s learn- String School of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Her advanced violin By Nancy Burkhart ing. Parents are completely involved. group performed as part of the International Ensembles Concert as your 3-year-old begun to look bored with “I encourage the parents to have a goal. Rather than learn a new at the Suzuki Association of the Americas Conference in Min- his or her toys lately? Do you think you piece every week, they should spend quality time with their child neapolis. Hmight find learning to play a musical instru- every day. If parents want music and the ability to play a musical For information about Suzuki violin lessons, call Vanessa Vari at ment would be fun? Why not learn to play a violin instrument very well to be in their child’s life – if they believe their 303-455-0157or e-mail her at [email protected]. Suzuki infor- along with your 3-year-old? child can learn and they are willing to spend that quality time with mation also is available at www.suzukiassociation.org. Vanessa Vari has been teaching Suzuki violin in their child every day – then they should take lessons.” Colorado for three years. Her basic teaching philoso- Suzuki teaching is not just for youngsters whose parents want Editors Note: Front Porch reader, Virginia Glist, an 87-year-old resi- phy is that every child can learn. them to grow up to be the next Isaac Stern. If the children are dent of Lowry, was so inspired by Vari’s violin orchestra performance Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan realized that all ba- bored or need help getting focused or help with motor coordina- she submitted an article about these young musicians. bies make the same sounds, but Japanese babies grow tion, the Suzuki training might be helpful, Vari said. She encour- Delightful Kids Performance Inspires Rave Review From Reader up to speak Japanese and U.S. babies grow up speak- ages parents to read Dr. Suzuki’s book, “Nurtured By Love,” and By Virginia Glist ing English. Therefore, he believed that if young chil- “You’re Rarely Too Young and Never Too Old to Twinkle” by Kay Vanessa Vari has twenty captivating kids ranging in age from four Collier Stone. to thirteen, but they are not hers. She teaches them, but not in “I don’t see any students as: Will they will get that C-sharp by school. Actually, she conducts a children’s violin orchestra, and to- next week? Or will they be able to play that song in the concert?” gether they make their small violins sing and inspire their audi- Vari said. “I look at them as what kind of 25-year-old will they be, ence. During their programs, which are unique and pleasurable, and how can I help them become a more beautiful person. I believe they play everything from Bach to Beethoven to fiddler’s tunes. playing the violin beautifully becomes a side effect of teaching. And how do they do that at age four? “This is the philosophy of teaching the whole child. They can Vanessa herself started on the violin at age two and a half! She do or be whatever they want to be. There’s absolutely no require- credits her mother, whom she says inspired her. ment. How ever they want to use the music in their lives is how The children’s orchestra is a delight, and is unusual because ever it suits them best.” one thinks of kids, no matter what they are doing, as “fooling Have peace of mind that your animal Violins come in different sizes, from 1/32 of the full size up to around,” at least a bit. Not in Vanessa’s program. When asked how friends are happy and content at home! the full size. Vari counsels parents on choosing the right one for she maintains discipline, she replied, “I tell them they are now their child. part of a team and must do their job.” They follow her advice. Children are motivated by their parents because the parents are Does she have any special ambitions for her students? Does she One FREE Visit ahead of them in learning to play the violin, Vari said. Then the want them to play in the Colorado Symphony? “That would be for New Clients children become motivated by their peers. There are private lessons nice,” she says, but my ultimate hope is that they turn out to be once a week and several group classes throughout the year. “beautiful people.” She did say that some of them are currently “They are matched in a group with kids their own level, but not auditioning for community orchestras. An avid skier and outdoors necessarily their own age,” Vari explained. “They learn to play to- enthusiast, Miss Vari is thrilled to be living in Colorado and ex- 720.244.6149 gether. They have a lot of teamwork. They know that their goal is cited to be building her violin studio. AAA - ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

August 2008 10 Stapleton Front Porch Top Left: Students bow at the beginning of each lesson, one of the Japanese customs that is part of the Suzuki method. Top Right:VanessaVari and Olivia Molina work on a lesson together. Bottom Left: Olivia's father Mike and sister Maya, 8, observe the lesson. Parental participa- tion is an essential part of the Suzuki method. Bottom Middle:Vanessa uses a little puppet to help her students focus on her instructions. Bottom Right: Students bow again at the conclusion of the lesson.

Stapleton Front Porch 11 August 2008 Smoke-free Bet: A Definitive Win for Kids

By Vincent Dorsey The engineer’s cycling resume includes ing the finish erek Brown made a bet in 1995 climbing Vail Pass, one of the most gruel- line at the that changed his life – and that of ing passes, without stopping and com- Courage Clas- Dcountless others – forever. The di- pleting what is known to avid cyclists as sic and having rector of engineering for Stapleton and Col- the Triple Bypass – riding 120 miles and one of the pa- orado Science + Technology Park at climbing more than 10,000 feet. tients from Fitzsimons was challenged by a friend to Brown’s greatest personal cycling feat, The Children’s quit smoking for a year. however, has nothing to do with a spe- Hospital thank The wager? A new Cannondale R600 cific distance or location. It’s how his rid- me for doing bike. ing has bettered the lives of others. He’s the event and The friend also invited Brown to join raised over $20,000 for The Children’s raising money him on a charity bike ride, “knowing full Hospital in Denver while participating in to help with well that my knees were trashed from play- charity rides. his treat- ing football,” said Brown, who played foot- The 1996 Courage Classic, a 157-mile ments.” ball for the United States Air Force ride through the Rockies, served as Brown has Academy.. Brown’s first charity ride since going seen first-hand Brown survived that initial ride and went smoke-free. His most memorable cycling the work of on to win the bet. He is still peddling 13 memory came at the end of the event, The Children’s years later. He cycles three to four times a which was completed on the bet-winning Hospital. His week, traveling distances from 25 to 65 bike. son, Jeremy, miles around Denver and the foothills of Reflecting back on the highlight of his received care the Rocky Mountains. athletic career, Brown says it was “cross- for a heart de- fect at the hospital while his other son, Spencer, had dentistry work done there. Brown’s partic- ipation in The Children’s NowNow Open! Open! Hospital’s Courage Tours provides a way 29th29th Ave. Ave.Any of our Nails LuxuriousNails Manicures & Derek Brown, Forest City employee and founder of the Forest City cycling team for him to give shows off the team’s new jerseys at the 29th Ave.Town Center at Stapleton. Pedicures and Other Spa Treatments back to the OfferOffer good good through through August August 31st, 31st, 2008 2008 with with coupon coupon at at either either location. location. hospital. %% Brown has formed a six-person team of http://www.couragetours.com/2008/ 29th29th Ave. Ave. Nails Nails - - Stapleton Stapletonoff Town Town Center Center ReRe Nue Nue Nails Nails - - Park Park Hill Hill Forest City associates that completes the team/fcflyers. tour together, “hammering for health” at a Vincent Dorsey is an intern in the corporate 74777477 29th 29th Ave. Ave. Denver, Denver, CO CO 80238 80238 22102210 Kearney Kearney St. St. Denver, Denver, CO CO 80207 80207 “cadence for kids.” To learn more about the offices of Forest City Enterprises, Inc. 720-941-0688 303-355-3377 720-941-0688 303-355-3377 team or donate to their cause, visit: 1010OpenOpen Monday Monday - - Sunday. Sunday. All All Professional Professional Nail Nail Technicians Technicians

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August 2008 12 Stapleton Front Porch So What If Your Child Can’t Spell – He/She Can Write and Love It By Nancy Burkhart ost children are turned off by children being asked to pretend that want the parents to hear how their kids can writing by the time they reach the they were a seed, she said. Each child make it more exciting. The parents listen to Msecond or third grade, so retired was asked to write what they thought it the sharing. They ask questions about how schoolteacher and Stapleton resident Iretta would be like to be a seed. they can teach the children that way.” Bell takes them at the tender age of 5 or 6 “There is no right way to do it,” Bell Bell wrote a book, Quill Kids and Writing and as old as 12 years, and gets them excited said. “We share and each one shows the as a Family, which she gives to parents of Quill about writing with Quill Kids. way that they did it. We don’t all write Kids students. “I use the term recreational creative writ- the same thing. I give them an idea. We Any child can benefit from Quill Kids, but ing,” Bell explained. “I have a way that I do a word list and they write whatever particularly the students who are having prob- work with the kids. I show them how to talk they want to write. I talk to them about lems in class because of their writing inabili- about any idea. I help the kids appreciate how to make it better. ties, Bell said. She says she also has children their surroundings and what they see. That “All my kids know what alliteration with learning disabilities. creates a creative wellspring inside them. I do is and what metaphors and similes are,” “I can take those children and quickly get a lot of philosophizing. They think writing’s she said. “I do use grammar, but it’s not them excited about writing and concepts that fun. They get excited.” part of the way I talk to them.” will help them,” Bell said. “When they go Bell and her sister, Louise Oliver, started Quill Kids study poetry, fiction, back to school, they will be at a different level Quill Kids and, in the beginning, went to non-fiction and music lyrics, as well as in reading and writing. Writing well makes children’s homes to teach them creative writ- scientific writing. them read well. I can show them how to use ing. Today, there are four-day camps in the Parents are active participants in writing for social studies, for math, and so summer that are in different parts of the city. Quill Kids. on.” There also are Quill Kids meetings, which “I like the parents to listen to the Parents have been taught to read to their are daylong trips to exciting locations, such way I’m instructing them,” Bell said. “I children, but have no idea how to deal with a Iretta Bell holds one of her current favorite as KUSA Channel 9, Photo by Iretta Bell child’s inability to books. Her goal is to teach her Quill Kids the Denver Art Mu- write well, Bell students a love of reading as well as writing. seum and the Bluff says. Lake Nature Center. “I have kids “Each time I take that can’t spell “It’s not anything magical,” Bell said. “I them to a different their names,” she have just seen the things that work phenome- venue and show them said. “Kids who nally. I’ve just been able to glean the things how to include writ- hate writing I can that have helped tremendously. The unusual ing,” Bell said. “It’s take in a very short thing is that I work with children who are so more like a project. We period of time and young. Young children are phenomenal writ- do some kind of writ- get them to love ers. They have an imagination that won’t ing exercise. I give each writing. My whole quit.” one of them a journal goal is to get the Children can attend one Quill Kids ses- that is totally personal. kids to realize that sion during summer camp or one of the We don’t do just one writing is really a Quill Kids Meetings. They also can be part thing. We do more lot of fun. The of a Stapleton group that has asked to meet than just one story.” child who doesn’t every six weeks during the school year. Bell On one trip, the know grammar said she builds sessions to meet parents’ re- children inspected seeds likes writing and quests, and has held fun writing sessions at along the roadside, Bell can get something two children’s birthday parties. said. Discussion about down on paper so Iretta Bell can be reached at 303-618-9701 different kinds of seeds that teachers can or email her at [email protected]. Her web- was followed by the help him progress. site is www.quillkids.com. Quill Kids Club on an excursion to Channel 9 news with Ward Lucas.

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Stapleton Front Porch 13 August 2008 Robby Herd, a 5th grade teacher at Ashley El. in Denver, teaches a reading Steve Pachan, who teaches for the reading intervention program at Ashley Elementary during the school year, class for the Summer Scholars program. works with young readers at a Summer Scholars program. Summer Scholars (continued from page 1) be a harder sell,” says Herd. for too many absences. to talk with the principal and the lunchroom supervisor. Herd says students can read books or magazines Scholars After-School Tutoring and Enrichment works It was a big deal for her. The principal thinks these groups that fit their interests. He found one student who with 1,000 struggling students at 11 schools during the of parents are going to be strong advocates for their chil- loves cars a book to pique his interest. “I encourage school year. Teachers tutor in reading, using computer- dren, and will be engaged this year.” them to read books they really enjoy,” Herd said. based literacy exercises. Enrichment activities include gar- Summer Scholars receives state funding through two Evaluation of a student’s reading ability is constant. dening, sports and hands-on science projects. grant programs, although a majority of its money comes “We do a very comprehensive evaluation,” Byrne Summer Scholars also focuses on the parents. The Fam- from private donations, Byrne said. More than 90% of said. “There are pre- and post-reading tests tracking ily Literacy program serves 250 families at 12 schools each the organization’s income goes directly to serving the chil- changes in the kids’ reading skills. There is surveying year. Adult education, English language classes and parent dren, she said. of the stakeholders. We do focus groups with the staff education are part of the program, along with early literacy “We’d love to be able to serve more children, but we and parents to see what works well and what needs to education and child care for young children. are limited by financial resources,” Byrne said. “We invest be improved on. We target our instruction accord- “We have a family literacy program where adults are a lot in one child. It costs $2,000 per year for one child. ingly. We invest a lot in our evaluation.” learning English while the kids are in their own classes,” We’d like to take on more school partners. We would like Currently, there are three principal programs in the explained Anne Byrne. “We schedule family visits away to serve as many kids as those who need us, but we need Summer Scholars organization. from school where they talk about the kids’ needs and more financial resources.” Summer Literacy and Recreation serves almost what kind of help is needed. We conduct an assessment The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit applies 1,000 elementary students at 18 schools. They work in with the kids. The teachers show the parents what kids to monetary donations made to Summer Scholars. The small groups to study reading and writing in the their child’s age can do and then see what we can do to fill Summer Scholars Pledge Card says, “You may be able to morning, and spend afternoons with swimming les- the gap. decrease the after-tax cost of your gift to Summer Schol- sons, cultural field trips and music. Students partici- “Parents that we’re working with frequently are the ars by more than 50 percent…. You should consult with pating in the program have completed preschool most disenfranchised because of the language barrier,” your tax advisor to determine how the credit will affect through 4th grade. All were reading below grade level Byrne explained. “We teach them how to read report cards you personally.” and had been referred to Summer Scholars by their and how a school operates. A principal was telling us that People interested in contributing to Summer Scholars can teachers. The students are required to make a commit- one of the moms in the English language class was con- go to www.summerscholars.org or call Michelle Thatcher, ment to working in the program, and can be dropped cerned with lunchroom supervision for her child. She went Development Director, at 303-355-0290.

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August 2008 14 Stapleton Front Porch Good Food Family Kicks for Good Health by Mike and Karen Giles by Susan Gamble Mike Giles Family Karate

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time to eat tomatoes Paving a Path of Greatness for Our Children’s Future I had the first ripe tomato out of the garden today and it reminded me again of why I wait Has anyone ever noticed the enthusiasm of a soccer dad or track coach or bal- all year for this. Fresh picked tomatoes do taste immeasurably better than any other tomato. let/dance mom or the famous ex-football dad? Or maybe you’re one. What a glow This is one of those annoying truths of life that all the food science in the world has not been you have when you see your little leaguer make a home run or the winning touch- able to change. Tomatoes that ripen on the vine gain sweetness from the sap of the plant all the down of the game, or the perfect double somersault and really stick that landing! way through maturity. Garden tomatoes have a variety and richness that commercial varieties Our hearts pound with pride as we exclaim to the world, “That’s my son or daugh- have lost. This is the time of year in Denver that gardeners are harvesting their tomatoes and ter!” But are we setting ourselves up for a huge disappointment as we attempt to local tomatoes are showing up at Farmer’s Markets. If you do not have a garden, it’s time to get carve out the path for our children’s future? cozy with someone who does so you can enjoy truly delicious tomatoes. The perfect world seems to be one in which our children would follow in our Tomatoes are one of the great food success stories. They originated in South America. The footsteps. Even professionally we ask questions like, “So son, would you like to be a Spanish then took them to Europe in the 16th century. The first printed recipe using tomatoes doctor when you grow up?” Or we say, “If you work really hard you’ll be able to take wasn’t published until 1692. Can you imagine Italian food without the tomato? In just a few over the family business.” And it is pretty cute when they say, “Yes, Mommy and centuries tomatoes have become ubiquitous. Daddy I can’t wait.” We can guarantee they are cringing at that thought by the time When the tomatoes are so good, you don’t really need to do much with them. Which is they are 12 years old because by then they realize that “Dr. Mommy” is really strug- good, because in August none of us really wants to heat up the kitchen anyway. One way to gling to balance her home and career. enjoy your garden, or farmer’s market, bounty is to crush a ripe tomato and garlic clove onto a Before you take out that Flintstones carving tool and pencil in stone, “What I slab of bread (fresh baguette, perhaps?), sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle with olive oil. Yum! want Christopher to be by the time he is 8 years old,” consider a few things…. One of my favorite dressings for fresh tomatoes is reduced balsamic vinegar. 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Stapleton Front Porch 15 August 2008 Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Cohen-Vader Rocky Mountain Arsenal National To Join SDC Wildlife Refuge By Tom Gleason heryl Cohen-Vader has been named the new 1st Annual Fishing President and Chief Executive Officer of the CStapleton Development Corporation, replacing Frenzy Sept. 6th Dick Anderson who is retiring later this year. Ms. Cohen-Vader brings more than 25 years of By Sherry James combined experience in the public and private sectors, ids of all ages are encouraged principally in the financial arena. She is currently the to slather on the sun block Chief Deputy Manager at Denver International Air- Kand head to the Rocky port, where she has business and financial responsibili- Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife ties that include the airport’s operating budget, its debt Refuge for the first annual Fishing management, internal audit and property develop- Frenzy on Saturday, September 6th. ment. She has served in that capacity since 2006. Sponsored by Commerce City, Ms. Cohen-Vader is most well known as the City Bass Pro Shops and the U.S. Fish of Denver’s former Manager of Revenue. She served in and Wildlife Service, this free fishing that capacity from 1996 to 2006, a period of time in competition will be held from which her responsibilities included serving as the proj- 8:30am to 3pm. Activities include a ect manager for the financing and predevelopment of morning derby from 9:30am to 11 the City’s $259 million convention center hotel. She am and an afternoon derby from Fishermen at Lake Mary at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal also served as Deputy Mayor of Denver from 2004-05. 1pm to 2:30pm. Both morning and Prior to her service with the City of Denver, Ms. afternoon derbies have two age an award will be given for the craziest Service will provide refuge tours to see the Cohen-Vader was an Assistant Vice President in Public groups for young anglers, 5-10 year- catch in each age group for both derbies. bison. The herd welcomed three calves this Finance for the Denver investment banking firm of olds and 11-15 year-olds. All anglers During the derby, visitors can stop by spring, which brings the total to 24 bison Kirkpatrick, Pettis, Pollan, Smith, Inc. Her previous need to be registered for the event. the fishing skills stations to learn knot or at the Refuge. The 45-minute tours depart private sector experience includes seven years in the Please call the Commerce City fly tying, casting tips and tricks, fish at 11:15am and 12:00pm. Seating is lim- Public Finance Department of Citicorp Securities Recreation Center in advance at identification, water safety and fish ited, so please call the Visitor Center in Markets, Inc. in New York. She was also the Treasurer 303-227-8850 to save a spot for the ethics. Professional anglers will be avail- advance at 303-289-0930 to save a spot. in the International Division of the Bank of New York derby. The Friends of the Front able for photographs and to sign collect- To get to the refuge, take I-70 and exit (now the Bank of New York Mellon), the seventh Range Refuges will provide lunch for able cards. north on Havana St. The public entrance largest commercial bank in the United States. a small fee from 10:30am – 2:30pm. Little anglers under age 5 can also to the refuge is at 56th and Havana. For Ms. Cohen-Vader received an undergraduate de- Prizes donated by Commerce join in the fun. A small-fry pond will be more information, call the U.S. Fish and gree from Princeton University and an M.B.A. in Fi- City, Bass Pro Shops and the U.S. available so they can catch a magnetic Wildlife Service at 303-289-0930 or nance from Columbia University. She also holds a Fish and Wildlife Service will be fish or two. Everyone is also encouraged visit online at http://www.fws.gov/rocky certificate from the State and Local Government Pro- awarded for the biggest fish, smallest to participate in the craft booths to mountainarsenal. gram of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at fish and most fish caught. And just make a fish button or fish-print T-shirt Supervisory Park Ranger Sherry James Harvard University. in case the anglers hook something or learn to tie flies. has worked at the Refuge for 18 years. She Ms. Cohen-Vader will assume her new duties on unexpected – a log or maybe a frog – In and among the water fun, the can be reached at 303-289-0659. August 1st.

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16 August 2008 Stapleton Front Porch Sustainability at Stapleton New by Melissa Knott Leaf Director of Sustainability for Forest City Stapleton, Inc. August’s topic: How is Stapleton Sustainable? Read the August issue at: Green Frontier Fest & stapletondenver. New Energy Station com/Sustainability-New-Leaf.aspx n Sunday, August 24th, the City friendly businesses and organizations, exhibits and County of Denver, in part- and artwork promoting eco-friendly messages, Onership with the ReDirect live music and much more for Denver resi- Guide, is hosting the Green Frontier Fest dents and visitors of all ages! from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Sculpture From August 24th through August 28th Park of the Denver Performing Arts Com- the Sculpture Park will also be the home of plex. Admission is FREE and the event is the New Energy Station, showcasing a num- open to the public. ber of loaned displays and applications that The Green Frontier Fest will promote highlight environmentally-responsible energy green practices and highlight the sustain- technologies and practices. able aspects of the Democratic National For more information, visit www.greenfron- Convention. The free festival will feature tierfest.com or the Denver Metro Convention & human-powered carnival rides for the Visitors Bureau website at kids, information booths hosted by eco- www.denver.org/metro/features/green-dnc.

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Stapleton Front Porch 17 August 2008 Event Benefits American Cancer Society Research Stapleton/Park Hill Relay for Life Raises Over $35,000 Denver Zoo Welcomes Photo by Angela Dirr Rare Endangered Primate Photo Courtesy of Denver Zoo

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By Angela Dirr The American Cancer Society invites individuals who riday night, July 18th, 24 teams of walkers with over want to celebrate with cancer survivors and caregivers, re- 200 participants took part in the all night Relay for member those who have lost their battle with cancer, and Life event at Stapleton's Founder's Green. Teams at fight back to find a cure for cancer by participating in its A pair of aye-ayes, a rare endangered primate from Madagascar F is one of the zoo’s latest additions. Stapleton walked for over 12 hours to raise money for the Relay for Life initiatives throughout the state of Col- American Cancer Society and raised over $35,000. orado. In 1985, Relay For Life began with one man who he Denver Zoo is welcoming the return of the aye- The night was action packed with a DJ keeping the walked and ran around a track for 24 hours, raising aye, a rare, endangered primate that has lacked rep- teams motivated and a band to get them rocking and $27,000. resentation in Denver for the past 10 years. rolling. Children of all ages were entertained by face paint- T To learn more about the American Cancer Society and There are only 23 aye-ayes in North American institu- ing, fun bus and bouncy castle activities. its Mission to FIGHT BACK, please visit ACS.org. tions, including the pair now at the Denver Zoo. At the conclusion of the evening, participants released Angela Dirr is the publicity chair for the Stapleton/Park Seven-year-old female, Salem, and her male counterpart, doves to remember those who we have lost to cancer and Hill Relay for Life. She can be reached at stapletonrelayfor- Ozony, also 7 years old, will be living in a renovated noctur- the continued need to fight back against cancer. [email protected]. nal habitat specifically designed for them. Aye-ayes come from Madagascar. They weigh as much as 6 pounds, and are the world’s largest nocturnal primates. Sporting a monkey-like body, the aye-ayes also have squirrel-like tails, rodent-like faces, large eyes and elongated middle fingers. Habitat loss and illegal hunting have caused the World Conservation Union to classify aye-ayes as endangered. There are native populations that believe aye-ayes are evil omens predicting a villager’s death. They believe that killing the aye-aye will prevent the death. The Aye-Aye Species Survival Plan is one of 206 conservation breeding programs at the Denver Zoo. Denver Zoo is open every day. Parking is free. For information call (303) 376-4800 or visit the Denver Zoo web site at www.denverzoo.org.

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August 2008 18 Stapleton Front Porch Photo by Vanessa Chavez Distribution Center in Stapleton Relief Organization Aug. 9 & 10 Bus Will Be Needs Volunteers Here – Donors Needed orld Vision needs volunteers to onfils Blood Center, which earlier help children and families affected this year celebrated sixty-five years Wby poverty and disaster by working Bof operation, 3 million blood do- in its Stapleton Distribution Center. Volun- nations and 9 million lives saved, will teers sort clothing, medical supplies, and other send its mobile blood donation center to items for those in need. Volunteers receive a the Stapleton and Park Hill Neighbor- free tour of a mock refugee camp to learn how hoods this month. World Vision helps communities in the United On Saturday, August 9th, the Bonfils States and over 100 countries worldwide. bus may be found from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. World Vision provides emergency and at Stapleton’s Central Park in the parking hunger relief, long-term community develop- lot along Martin Luther King Boulevard ment programs, agricultural development assis- at Xenia Street tance and leadership training. The On Sunday, August 10th, the Bonfils organization also educates the public on Bus will be at Montview Presbyterian poverty – and justice-related issues and advo- Church, 1980 Dahlia Street from 8 a.m. cates on behalf of the poor and children in cri- to Noon. Families wait at the starting line for the 1K Family Fun Walk and Stroll at the annual Stapleton sis. A worldwide staff of more than 31,000 Walk-in donors are welcome, but do- Charity Chase held on June 14th, starting in Stapleton’s Central Park. assists about 100 million people in nearly 100 nations by appointment would be appre- countries throughout Africa, Eastern Europe, ciated. Call Bonfils Appointment Center Charity Chase Raises Funds for Those in Need the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. at 303-363-2300 to schedule an appoint- By Vanessa Chavez To volunteer, email: Covolunteers@world ment or visit www.bonfils.org for more vision.org or call 720-374-0658 x7418. information. n June 14, cheers filled Stapleton and runners refueled with food and drink Central Park as runners crossed the provided by sponsors that included Panera Ofinish line at the 7th Annual Staple- Bread, Mountain High Yoghurt and Joint ton Charity Chase. The proceeds raised ben- Juice and children got their faces painted as a efit Catholic Charities’ six neighborhood butterfly, a lion, or Spiderman. Emergency Assistance Centers which help “Stapleton Central Park is a great venue struggling families cover the cost of rent and and thanks to Forest City Development and utilities, medications, food, and other basic our other generous sponsors, we met our necessities. Last year, the Emergency Assis- fund raising goal,” said Judy Megyesy and tance Centers helped over 76,000 people. Sharon Teufel, event coordinators. Following the 5K run/walk, families had Vanessa Chavez works at Catholic Chari- 2nd Tuesdays a turn at the starting line for the 1K Family ties. She can be reached at 303-742-0823 ext Happy Hour Fun Walk and Stroll. After the race, families 2132 or [email protected] Meet Your Stapleton Visitor Center Now Closed he Stapleton Visitor Center has Community Office (2823 Roslyn Street). Neighbors closed now that visitors can see Both offices are located just east of King Tand tour a thriving community Soopers on Roslyn Street, around the cor- firsthand. Information can be found at ner from the old Visitor Center location. Pete Naseth (middle) and Sarah McGregor (to his right) are organizing a Happy Hour gathering StapletonDenver.com or call The MCA Office, which is open from of neighbors at different locations on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The next gathering for “singles/empty nesters/adults-in-need-of-time-away-from-kids” will be 303.382.1800. Printed materials are avail- 9am to 4pm M-F, has the Front Porch, August 12th. Email [email protected]. Above: The first gathering was held at Casey’s; able at the Stapleton Apartments Welcome the New Leaf and many of the other pub- Andrea Chaney is on the left and Luana Scott is at right. Center (2853 Roslyn Street) or the MCA lications that were in the Visitor Center. Life Insurance prices drop to all-time lows Rates quoted are for preferred-plus 10 year level term plans. Carriers rated A or better by AM Best. Specializing in Medical and Surgical Treatments for Skin Disorders and Cosmetic Needs Dr. Theriault by Our Board Certified Doctors 303-261-1525 Dr. Wallner Also available: 15, 20 and 30 year level plans. Ask about Return of Premium at end of term. Now Open Tuesday - Friday, 7am to 1pm www.apexdermatology.com Friendly, Reliable Park Hill Neighbor. 130 Rampart Way, Suite 250 Nikol Noll at 303-393-7407 or email [email protected]

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Stapleton Front Porch 19 August 2008 Don’t Invite Crime Top Cop Awards By Amy Esten By Tom Gleason Offender.” The handgun, a .38 ow that we are he District Two Top Cop caliber revolver, was fully loaded in the middle Citizens Committee has with six rounds. The man had Nof summer I Thonored Officers Derek numerous gang tattoos and was an feel that this is a good Hancock and Raymond Hild as admitted gang member. time to reiterate the im- “Top Cops” for May. The Citizens Committee joined portance of safety and On May 8, the two officers the two officers’ superiors in crime prevention. It were conducting a follow-up applauding their excellent powers of seems that as the sum- investigation of a runaway teenager. observation and police work that mer progresses we all As Officers Hancock and Hild Derek Hancock, Raymond Hild, Brian Urlick resulted in the arrest of an armed, sometimes lose sight of drove to the area where the girl known gang member. how to keep our homes Amy Esten was reported to be staying, the officers observed a car parked Honored as the “Top Cop” for the month of June was Offi- and families safe. There have been more occur- on the street with multiple occupants and its lights off. cer Brian Urlick. On May 29th at approximately 9:50 p.m., Of- rences of property crime in Northeast Denver and Pulling up behind the vehicle, the officers observed the front ficer Urlick was investigating a 911 call from a cell phone. The the Denver Police want you to keep a few things in seat passenger looking back at their police car while making dispatcher stated the line was open and a dog could be heard mind. We are asking that everyone remember to movements as if to hide something underneath the seat. The barking in the background. There was no information other keep their houses, garages and cars locked. It seems back seat passenger, seated in the right rear, kept turning than that the call was coming from somewhere in the vicinity of that we are having an increase of burglaries to around nervously as well and appeared as if he was hiding the officer’s location. As Officer Urlick was pulling into an alley, homes, garages, and cars that are left unlocked or something on his left side. the dispatcher stated she was receiving a call concerning a possi- in some cases wide open. Basically, to the criminal As Officer Hancock approached the driver’s side, he ble sex assault in progress. At the same time the officer was re- this is just an invitation to take your stuff – and observed the back seat passenger’s left hand under a dark ceiving this information, his headlights illuminated two male you place your family at risk if they are the ones colored jacket on his left side. His right hand was down by his parties, one of whom appeared to be an adult, the other a juve- home when the criminal decides to enter your right leg, out of Officer Hancock’s line of vision. Officer nile. The adult had the younger male pinned against a fence house. Hancock ordered all of the parties to raise their hands where and appeared to be assaulting him. Officer Urlick notified the This brings up another topic: Neighborhood he could see them. Officer Hild was on the passenger side of Dispatcher of his location and ordered the adult to back away Watch. For those of you who don’t know what this the vehicle, and also ordered the parties to show their hands. while holding him at gunpoint. The suspect was taken into cus- program is, it was started in 1972 by the National The backseat passenger appeared very nervous, unable to tody without incident and an ambulance was called for the ju- Sheriffs Association in an effort to drastically re- sit still as he looked back and forth at Officers Hancock and venile who was determined to be 15 years old. duce crime in residential neighborhoods with the Hild. Officer Hancock observed a small baggie on the door A subsequent investigation indicated the suspect had as- assistance of the citizens living in that neighbor- handle to the right of where the backseat passenger was sitting saulted the boy by punching him with his fist in the face and hood. This is a program that has proven over time that contained what appeared to be marijuana. The backseat demanded his wallet which contained $5.00. The suspect then to be a very successful tool in greatly reducing inci- passenger appeared to be intoxicated and admitted to being began to assault him. The boy had a cell phone and dialed 911 dents of residential crime, not to mention it is a drunk. Due to their suspicious behavior, the officers called for while it was in his sweatshirt pocket. This resulted in Officer great way to become acquainted with the neigh- a cover car. The backseat passenger was removed from the Urlick, who is regularly assigned to this Precinct, to respond to bors around you. Our goal is to make every block vehicle by Officer Hild and covering officers and placed into the area to investigate. The suspect was just beginning his as- in Northeast Denver a Neighborhood Watch handcuffs. He was found to have a warrant for his arrest for sault when Officer Urlick pulled into the alley. After it was later block. 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It is your B await each one of us as we prepare job to make sure that the students ple tips to help you organize key areas of your needed from friends or neighbors until you household. are confident it is something they enjoy and for a new voyage ahead. are physically, mentally and emo- Marcia Fulton Kitchen: Keep a calendar that includes each want to pursue. Get rid of outdated com- We have a saying at The tionally ready for the journey. As a family member. Consider color coding activi- puter games, electronics and components. Odyssey School, “We are crew not passengers.” parent myself, I know how difficult that ties and appointments. Find an area nearby Storage: Put all storage in labeled clear On a boat, passengers are catered to. Their challenge can be. Take a moment to decide where each person can have their own coat plastic bins. Organize them by category such main purpose is to arrive at the destination how you want to be present in your child’s hook, cubby for large items such as a backpack as: holiday items, sports, photos, household with as little effort as possible. They are in- education this year. Your presence is vital to or shoes, and a basket for important school- items, etc. Clearly label memorabilia and volved in activities, but not wholly engaged in the success of the voyage. work or papers requiring a signature or re- photos by event or family member. Store on the journey. Crew on the other hand, is re- Most importantly, the expedition into sponse. As you find items cluttering your shelving units against the wall so the con- sponsible for the entire journey. They are en- the unknown depends upon the crew of home put them in the appropriate cubby for tents are easy to find and access. Keeping grossed in the activities of the ship. In fact, children that walk through our doors. Your each child to be responsible for putting away. items in plastic bins versus cardboard boxes without their individual and collaborative ef- job on this ship is to come with a curiosity fort, the passage cannot happen. Crew, too, about your world. Come ready to take what Children’s room: Give your child two small helps preserve contents from water damage, reach the same destination as the passengers, is yours; take the opportunity to learn and bins, and if old enough, ask them to sort their dust and mildew. Donate anything that you but their experience is significantly richer. grow as a thinker and as a person. Come laundry by light and dark colors. Review their have not used recently or forgot you own. As a large community of learners, each one hungry to learn. Take a few risks along the clothing and other items in the room and get Make your children part of the process to of us has a job to do as a member of this crew. way. Know that educators all over the city rid of things they no longer wear or need. show them both the benefit of getting rid of Every year we are on a ship sailing into the un- are setting up rooms, planning curriculum Gather artwork, photos, awards and report things to create more space in your home as known world of learning. What will we see to- and are very excited to be a part of your cards into a bin labeled memorabilia and find well as the value of donating to others in gether? What obstacles will we face? What learning. a place to store – try to be disciplined and only need. Reward their efforts to motivate them hard questions will we ask of ourselves? What Whatever school we attend, whatever save what is truly special and important. to continue these habits throughout the wonders will be discovered? What will I learn role we play, there is good reason to be ex- Playroom: Sort through videos, dvds, games, year. about myself? 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If you’re like most parents, you could use ternatives instead of orders or commands. seem to be any time for strength routine. Do it a few a few new tools in your parenting toolbox. The Commands give something for the kids to mom to take care of herself. times a week until you are Love & Logic Institute provides some great ideas fight against. Choices keep the kids in Finding time each day to ready for more: for simple, easy to use techniques that can make thinking mode. Here are some guidelines exercise, even 30 minutes, is Squats over a chair or a difference in your family. for giving choices effectively. essential to not only getting bench. Feet hip distance with Were you raised by a “Drill Sergeant” always Give only 2 choices, either of which you fitter, but also to staying Teddi Bryant the toes slightly turned out. Photo courtesy Alana Rothstein telling you to “Jump,” and you asking, “How are happy with. Do you want to do your sane. A recent study by the Sit lightly and then stand all high?” or were you raised by a “Helicopter” al- homework before or after your snack? Do Psychology Department at the University the way up. Make sure to tighten the ways hovering, ready to swoop in and rescue? you want to change your diaper over here or of Arizona revealed, not surprisingly, that abdominals and exhale while standing Did you ever think what kind of a message these over there? If the child doesn’t decide in 10 exercise has a positive effect on mental up. Try 1 set of 15 and work up to 3 parenting styles send to your kids? Drill ser- seconds, you decide for them. Only give health especially on depression and anxi- sets of 15-20. geants are communicating these messages. “You choices when things are going well and be- ety — two very common issues with new Modified pushup. In a plank position can’t think for yourself. You can’t make it with- fore any resistance. mothers. with knees on the ground. Hands out me.” Helicopters send these messages. “You Build up your choice savings account so The first thing a brand new mom can shoulder distance apart and chest is over do is to get out of the house and walk. the space between the hands. Slowly This should happen every day and should lower the chest to the ground until el- laxation and awakening can occur several times be at the same time every day. This rou- bows are 90 degrees, then slowly push The Bear in throughout the night, thus preventing restorative tine will help the baby get accustomed to back up until arms are straight. Begin sleep from occurring. This is what causes people to the stroller and the time spent in the with 1 set of 10 and work up to 3 sets the Bedroom feel tired during daytime hours. stroller while mom works out — even if of 15. By Lisa Davidson, M.D. Symptoms of sleep apnea, aside from daytime fa- it’s nap time. Transverse contractions and crunch. rowing up, I remember family vacations, tigue, can include morning headache, observed Once given a doctor’s approval, mom Lie flat on your back with your hands sleeping in a hotel room with my par- episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, dry can now get serious and start working on your belly. Breath in and let belly ex- ents, and laughing at how loud my dad mouth and sore throat upon awakening, and even out. The first thing to do is come up with pand. On the exhalation contract the G would snore. He sounded like a bear. It was in- dreams of suffocating or drowning. Many people with a plan . . . And stick with it. The biggest abdominal muscles inward toward the sane! I also remember him regularly falling asleep OSA are overweight, or have large necks. A neck cir- problem with most moms is that their spine. Combine this contraction with on the couch in two minutes flat, even during cumference of greater than 17 inches is associated workout time is at the bottom of the list this crunch: lying on your back, feet the middle of a Super Bowl party. Little did I with a high degree of OSA. This is not always the of things to do daily, when it should be at flat, knees bent, slide fingertips up to know that my dad suffered from sleep apnea. case, however. Others have narrow airways or large the top. Your workout time needs to be knees, pause and then lower your body Apnea is the Greek word for “without tonsils. Smoking, being male and family history are scheduled just like everything else in your back down. Begin with 1 set of 15 and breath.” There are two kinds of sleep apnea: ob- also risk factors. If left untreated, sleep apnea causes life. work up to 3 sets of 15. structive and central. Obstructive sleep apnea high blood pressure in about half the patients and sig- Whether you are working out at home Teddi Bryant is the owner of Hot (OSA) is the most common form. Snoring and nificantly affects quality of life. (The snoring can also or outdoors you need to make the most of Mamas Exercise, a trainer for over 20 apnea occur when a person relaxes into sleep. make your bed partner pretty crazy!) your time — your workout needs to be years and certified by the prestigious The soft tissue structures in the back of the How does one find out if they have sleep apnea? focused and intense. Studies have shown ACSM. She has trained over two thou- throat also relax, collapsing around the airway. Most insurance companies will pay for a formal study that the only way to effectively change sand moms here in Denver and in NYC. This causes the oxygen level in the blood to fall, in a sleep lab. 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August 2008 22 Stapleton Front Porch you can make a withdrawal. “Sweetie, don’t I usually give you choices? It’s my turn now. How To Maximize Your Metabolism Thanks for understanding.” Editors note: The recommendations listed in emphasis on lean proteins, fruits, and veg- no for men looking to Get Lean. Many of the parents report how they’ve this article are the opinions of the author, based etables. Spend a couple hours on a day off 8) Drink green tea and water. While these do gained their child’s cooperation by giving on his training, personal research and experi- planning and preparing healthy food for the not increase your metabolism, studies indicate choices. Parents report their toddlers success- ence as a certified fitness trainer. Consultation upcoming week. they may help prevent decreases – and they are fully choose which bib to wear, or which shoe with a doctor is recommended before undertak- 3) Eat breakfast. At the very least, eat a the two of the healthiest beverages. to put on first, or what song to sing when their ing significant changes in exercise or diet. lean protein, drink some green tea, and con- 9) Stick to a consistent sleep schedule. Don’t getting into the car seat. They tell us that their sume a fiber-rich fruit to get your fat loss stay up all night and, if possible, avoid working school age kids choose between washing the By Howie Waldstreicher day started right. (Check online for a variety afternoon and overnight shifts. If you must do dishes or the glasses first, going to bed now or ou cut calories and you exercise. You of studies that have shown the benefits of shiftwork, stick to the rest of these principles as in 10 minutes, or brushing their teeth before or do exactly what the articles say. Your drinking green tea.) strongly as possible. after putting on their pajamas. Adding the tool Ycalories out are greater than your calo- 4) Eat healthy fats. Sources of healthy If your metabolism has slowed down due to of choices to your parenting toolbox can be just ries in. You should be losing fat. But if you fats include nuts, fish, olive oil, and flax oil. improper dieting or lifestyle, following these rec- what you’re looking for to make parenting fun aren’t, perhaps you’re still not paying atten- I consume 10 grams of fish oil per day, it’s a ommendations will help correct your metabo- again! tion to an often forgotten factor of fat loss – great source of Omega 3 fats, which has lism, which will put you on the road to losing Shelly Moorman, owner of Head & Heart your metabolism. been shown to help prevent cardiovascular fat. z Parenting, is a parent coach, public speaker, and Your metabolism is a measure of how disease (again, check online for numerous Howie Waldstreicher is the owner of HalfHour- instructor of the “Becoming a Love & Logic Par- many calories you are burning each day. But studies). 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If your metabo- 5) Eat high quality foods that help con- laxation and awakening can occur several times sleep apnea can be assessed. If mild, lifestyle changes lism slows down, it means you will burn trol your blood sugar levels, insulin levels, throughout the night, thus preventing restorative are recommended, such as weight loss or smoking fewer calories. And that means no more fat and energy levels. Insulin management will sleep from occurring. This is what causes people to cessation. For more severe OSA, a machine is used loss, and possibly even continued fat gain. So help you lose fat and prevent you from gain- feel tired during daytime hours. called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). It for every day that you continue to slow your ing fat. HIgh glycemic foods, like white Symptoms of sleep apnea, aside from daytime fa- delivers a level of air pressure through the nose that metabolism with unhealthy lifestyle choices, bread, cause rapid rises in blood sugar which tigue, can include morning headache, observed keeps the airway from collapsing during sleep. This you get further and further away from fat leads to an insulin spike — and insulin episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, dry prevents both snoring and apnea. CPAP machines are loss. spikes are believed to cause the body to store mouth and sore throat upon awakening, and even often covered by insurance as well. Wearing some- Based on my work with clients trying to fats. Your Basement Design at NO cost. dreams of suffocating or drowning. Many people with thing on the face at night takes some getting used to, lose weight, I have developed a list of tips to 6) Eat 1.14g of protein per pound of Attention to detail at truely low prices. 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If left untreated, sleep apnea causes Throat specialists or Head and Neck surgeons. do to your body. Starving yourself actually lating protein needs. high blood pressure in about half the patients and sig- If you have any of these symptoms, or are about causes you to lose more water weight and 7) Don’t drink alcohol. Alcohol intake nificantly affects quality of life. (The snoring can also to divorce your spouse because of them, consider a muscle than fat. Use fitday.com to find out can quickly add hundreds of calories and al- make your bed partner pretty crazy!) work-up for sleep apnea. It can literally be a life-saver. your daily calorie intake. cohol prevents fat burning. Alcohol intake How does one find out if they have sleep apnea? Lisa Davidson is a family physician and owns a 2) Eat 6-8 small meals per day with an can also reduce testosterone levels, a big no- Most insurance companies will pay for a formal study practice in Lowry. Visit their website at in a sleep lab. 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What are the responsibilities of a block captain? have 70% of our blocks covered by a cap- neighbors and enjoy a great outdoor Stapleton’s Block A block captain’s job is not hard and can be tain, we still have blocks without one. We activity. very rewarding! The first thing a block cap- want to see this go up to 100%! If your The registration deadline is Sep- Captain Network: tain does is gather contact information for all block does not currently have a block cap- tember 11. All are welcome to sign up the neighbors on his/her block and act as the tain, please consider taking on this job. as teams, small groups or individuals. Keeping You communication conduit for their block to Maybe you don’t think you have time but Teams will be formed from small SUN. Our goal is to have every block in Sta- you know someone who would be perfect groups and individuals. Teams can be pleton neighborhood watch certified and for the job. Either way-don’t let your up to 20 people, but 9-14 players will Informed! would appreciate the block captain taking the block be left out! need to be on the field and there must lead in getting that accomplished. Other than be at least 4 males and 4 females play- By Amanda Baldwin that, anything additional, e.g. parties, etc, is ing at all times per team. There will be Why do we need block captains in Stapleton? entirely optional and will vary by block. We The 2008 SUN a team / individual registration fee Having a reliable means of spreading infor- have a Stapleton wide block party each year this year: $50 per team or individuals mation efficiently here in Stapleton is cru- in the spring where we encourage each block Kickball Tournament: are $5 per person. The fee will help cial for a number of reasons. Our to plan a party so that they can get out and offset costs for the event. All paid reg- neighborhood is growing rapidly and it is meet neighbors. The block captain typically Sat, Sept. 20, 10am istrants will receive a 2008 SUN Kick- hard to keep up communication regarding makes sure that someone is planning the ball Tournament t-shirt. things such as crime, community events, block party. There is a limit of 16 teams, so be concerns of the residents, etc. The most Outreach meetings are held on the 3rd at Our New Central sure to register early to secure your common way that information is shared is Monday of the month in the MCA meeting spot. Kid's teams (free) will be formed by email. An email is sent to each block room on Roslyn Street behind King Soopers. Park location! the day of the event and we will have captain who in turn sends it on to their The purpose of these meetings is to get the other entertainment for the kids in- blocks. It is that easy to keep everyone safe block captains together to discuss neighbor- By Amanda Baldwin cluding a bouncy castle. and informed. hood happenings, but we would welcome any Back by popular demand, the 5th an- To register, please go to www.Sta- A new block captain recently shared a resident who would like to attend. All the in- nual SUN Kickball Tournament is pletonKickball.com and complete the story at our Outreach meeting. One morn- formation that is discussed at the meeting scheduled to kick off promptly at 10 am online registration form or contact ing she noticed a neighbor’s garage door should be emailed to all the residents on each on Saturday, September 20 at Central Amanda Baldwin at 303-601-5591 was left open and she could see the valu- block by the captain. Park (where Beeler and MLK meet). In ables in his garage. This seemed unusual the past we have had as many as 250 Refreshments will be provided for and she felt like it was left open by acci- How do I become a block captain? people take part in the competitive players and spectators by many local dent. Then she remembered that she had If you think you would like to become your adult tournament. There will also be an Stapleton restaurants and businesses. the neighbor’s cell phone number because block’s captain or if you would like to learn organized, fun, kid tournament to keep If you are interested in becoming a she had recently gathered contact informa- more, please visit www.StapletonUnited- the youngsters busy. It’s a great opportu- sponsor of this event, please contact tion for her block. When she called him she Neighbors.com where you can submit your nity to have fun, see friends, meet Amanda Baldwin at 303-601-5591. found out that he was at DIA about to get contact information or you can contact on a plane to go out of town. 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Stapleton Front Porch 25 August 2008 Hickenlooper Says City Prepared for DNC Views on the Street – What are you going to do during the convention? By Tom Gleason enver Mayor John Hicken- Security: Mayor Hickenlooper stressed Sarah looper has provided the follow- that one of the City’s top priorities will McGregor: Ding information to reassure be to keep Denver “open for business.” My husband Denver residents and businesses that the He said the City does not intend to im- and I are City is preparing adequately for the pact public access any more than neces- definitely transportation and security demands sary during the Convention. Updated staying in posed by the Democratic National Con- information will be disseminated as town for the vention that will be held in Denver Au- soon as it is available. convention. I'm a Denver gust 23rd – August 28th. City is Open for Business: City offices and native and Number of Visitors: As many as 50,000 facilities will be open and operational Sarah McGregor we're thrilled visitors are expected (including15,000 during the Convention week, and no that Denver is hosting the convention members of the media), which is less interruptions to City services are antici- Jon and Michal Lindblom: We aren't into the this year. We'll probably just go than the number of people that come pated. The City will be engaging law political scene that heavily, but we are very downtown and people watch, see downtown for Rockies’ Opening Day or enforcement officers from neighboring excited to have the Democratic National what's going on and perhaps go to for a Broncos game. Downtown restau- jurisdictions to assist during the Con- Convention here in Denver. We look forward the acceptance speech. rants will be open for business – and vention in order to have the staffing to to partaking, or at least observing, some of the should be able to easily accommodate cover Convention-related security needs unique opportunities related to the convention. local diners as activity on the Conven- as well as the City of Denver’s standard Dan Hoffman: As far as the parades, we'd be interested in tion floor takes place between 4 p.m. and operational and safety needs. What I’ve noticed attending some of those. It's intriguing to see 9 p.m. in talking with people with strong political views and hear Community Involvement: Information on friends about the what they have to say about the issues they care Street, Residential and Commercial Access: Cinemocracy (public short-film compe- convention is that so deeply about. The Pepsi Center’s location (the site of tition about democracy), America: Live they want to avoid If we could go to Obama’s acceptance speech the convention) in the Platte Valley will and In Person (public multi-media com- it because they we would. This has been a landmark year for minimize transportation- and security- petition about America), and think it’s going to the democrats and related impacts on Downtown. Down- Dialog:City (site-specific public art ex- be very crowded hopefully it will be the town residents will be able to access their hibits designed to encourage civic en- and chaotic and beginning of much homes and parking garages and Down- gagement) – and how to participate – that they don’t Dan Hoffman needed change in our town businesses will be able to remain are all available at www.denverconven- open with access to employees and cus- want to be in the country. tion2008.com. downtown area. I really haven’t met tomers. Downtown workers should not Ongoing convention updates will be have difficulties getting to or leaving anyone who’s really excited like, “I Roy Logan: I would like available at www.DenverGov.org, want to go hang out and see what’s work, particularly since the main hours to participate in the www.DowntownDenver.com, going on there.” They have an of Pepsi Center activity (4 p.m. to 9 Democratic convention. www.DenverConvention2008.com, and expectation that it’s going to be a big p.m.) do not correspond with standard Also the March or the City of Denver information line (3- circus but not a fun circus. morning or evening commute times. 1-1). Roy Logan

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August 2008 26 Stapleton Front Porch Views on the Street – What are you going to do during the convention? What Non-Delegates Can Do During the Convention By Nancy Burkhart Parade and I would like to know more lans for public events and pub- Colorado; and Citizens for Obama group of Coloradans “who work on… about it. I would like to attend Obama's lic access to events during the March for Democracy. creating good jobs and providing access acceptance speech which would be at PDemocratic National Conven- Wednesday, August 27 – Recreate 68; to affordable health care.” Invesco field. This convention is definitely tion remain nebulous, but there are a Citizens for Obama, March For We Are Change Colorado is at a new chapter in history. Personally, I'm a couple of resources to check during Democracy; and Tent State Univer- www.wearechange.org. Democrat, and to have an African the month of August to learn last- sity. The Barak Obama website is at American as a front runner in the minute details. Thursday, August 28 – Recreate 68; www.barakobama.com. Presidential race makes me proud. It's a On Sunday, August 24, the public Americans for Safe Access; Citizens Updates on the parades, demonstra- reminder that as long as you set your is invited to attend an interfaith gath- for Obama, March for Democracy; tions and road closures will be available at mind to it, there's nothing you can't ering at 2 p.m. in the Wells Fargo Protect Colorado’s Future. www.DenverGov.org, www.Downtown achieve. So it inspires me to push myself Theater at the Colorado Convention Denver.com, and www.DenverConven even further. I plan to participate with my Center. Recreate 68 is a reference to the tion.com son, who is 16. I don't know that he'd do During convention week, August 1968 National Democratic Convention Democratic Party convention dele- it on his own, I'll probably have to 25-28, the public is welcome to at- that was held in Chicago during the gates will formally nominate their party’s encourage him. But it's a historic moment tend daily caucus meetings from 10 time of the Vietnam War. Protests and presidential candidate, Barak Obama, on so I think he should participate in it. I a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colorado Con- demonstrations resulted in some 100 Thursday, August 28, at Invesco Field. think he'll look back and thank me for vention Center. police officers and 100 demonstrators Democratic Party officials say there will taking him. Each convention day, there will be injured and more than 500 arrests. The be some tickets available to the public as a parade by seven permitted organi- Recreate 68 website, “community credentials.” However, at zations. The parades will be from 11 www.Recreate68.org says they are grass- press time, no method for ticket distribu- a.m. to 3 p.m. According to the City roots folks “who are tired of being sold tion had been approved. People inter- of Denver, the Designated Parade out by the Democratic Party.” ested in attending the event were Route will start on the north side of Tent State University, at recommended to go to www.Demcon Colfax Avenue in the westbound traf- www.tentstate.com, believes “education vention.com and click on “Throwing fic lanes at Bannock Street. Parade is not equally distributed.” It also has an Open the Doors” fill in your name, e- members will move west toward antiwar project to develop grassroots mail address and zip code to receive in- Speer Boulevard and then north on ways to organize against war. formation about getting tickets, or go to the southbound lanes of Speer Boule- Americans for Safe Access, at www.Coloradodems.org to fill out a form vard to Larimer Street. www.safeaccessnow.org, “promote safe online. When ticket details are available, The end of the parade route will and legal access to cannabis for thera- the information will be e-mailed. Having Matt Ball, Julie Ball, Emmett, 9 and Nathaniel, 12 be within walking distance of the peutic use and research.” provided contact information does not 50,000 square-foot demonstration Protect Colorado’s Future, at guarantee that you will receive tickets, Matt and Julie Ball: It's an exciting time zone in the Pepsi Center parking lot, www.protectcoloradosfuture.org, is a however. in our country, with a historic candidate which is within sight and sound of for president and a pent-up demand for convention delegates entering the change. Having the convention in our city Pepsi Center. The public is welcome is a great spotlight for our city's to attend the demonstrations, progressive policies, and great exposure to whether or not they choose to partic- both sides of pressing issues. We hope to ipate in a march. give the kids some exposure to the events, and have our eye on tickets to the The parade schedule is: acceptance speech at Invesco Field. I'd Monday, August 25 – Recreate 68. love to see a bus full of Stapleton residents Tuesday, August 26 – Recreate 68; heading to the stadium together. We Are America: Immigration Rights March; We Are Change

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