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Over 300 people attended a meeting called by DPS in response to its proposal to build a from NHS. “I can’t believe how hard it is to get a comprehensive school built! I mean, we’re not asking DSST high school on the Sandoval campus, where Northfield High School is located.Parent for the world, right? We’re not asking for anything but a high school with a cafeteria, maybe an audi- Grant Covington expresses a concern echoed by others that that would take away space and resources torium…maybe a library?”
By Carol Roberts and Melinda Pearson located in north Stapleton. n Dec. 15, 2016, the Denver Board of Education took The board unanimously approved a controversial proposal by two votes that will impact the future of Northfield DPS to use bond money to build a 500-seat school for DSST: Beeler Park: Where OHigh School (NHS) and the Paul Sandoval Campus, Conservatory Green High School on the (continued on page 10) Urban Meets the Prairie
Park Creek Met- ropolitan District President King “Ain’t gonna happen” Harris repeated three times, “Ain’t gonna happen,” when asked by Special District Boards the Westerly Creek Metro- politan District Clash Over Their Powers board to rescind a “cease and de- sist” letter. Harris’ letter says WCMD Beeler Park is the first neighborhood in the 620-acre has no authority parcel of Stapleton land north of 56th Ave. A total of to hire its own 2,000 single-family homes and 400 apartments will legal counsel. be built on this land that adjoins the Rocky Mountain The citizen board Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Read more in this wants indepen- article by John Fernandez on page 34. dent legal and financial advice when considering PCMD bond is- sues paid for with Camp Guide Is Coming Westerly Creek To be included in our annual February summer tax dollars. camp guide, programs should send information Story by John Fernandez on to [email protected] by Jan. 15. page 18.
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Active Minds Seminar Friday Night Tastings-Beers & Cheers This is a free, no-reserva- Friday, Jan. 27, 6–8pm tion-needed public program The MCA will be hosting a series brought to you by the Stapleton of beer tastings at our new space, MCA. Location: Sam Gary The Cube! Each month will be a Library, 2961 Roslyn St. different theme and a variety of Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:45–– beers. Visit stapletoncommunity. 7:45pm com for ticket and event details. The Nuremberg Trials Snow Removal Policy Seventy years after the world During Major Snow Events as brought charges against individ- defined by current Denver City & Most of the events listed below are FREE or support nonprofits. uals for their actions in World County standards, the Stapleton Additional events are listed on pages 26-28. War II, crimes against humanity MCA will initiate its emergency Also visit FrontPorchStapleton.com to view additional events and to submit events. are still part of the fabric of the snow removal plan for the alleys world in which we live (ISIS, along with the city’s plan for Syria, etc.). Join Active Minds neighborhood streets. In the event JANUARY JANUARY as we look back at the series of of a major snow event, the snow trials known as the Nuremberg removal plan will include the Trials and trace its impact on continuous use of heavy equip- January 5 – 31 Sunday, January 15 the creation of the International DPS SchoolChoice—SchoolChoice forms will be available Family-Friendly Bike Ride, 9:30–11:30am. Stanley Mar- ment, light equipment and hand at all DPS schools and at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12. ketplace OPENAir Academy Entrance. Criminal Court and how the work to remove the snow from org/. DPS recommends families register online with 9:30 bike decorating; ride begins 10am.1 – 4 miles. world views war crimes. We will alleys, intersections and major existing Parent Portal accounts. Pre-enrollment forms are Each family is responsible for their kids. Kids may be in discuss how this legacy applies available for new DPS families to register online. Choice bike seats or on their own bikes. Helmets required. pedestrian paths. Alley work to events in the modern world ends at 4pm on Jan. 31 All are welcome. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora will be limited to the removal of as well as the current challenges enough snow fromGet thethe latest alleys on so of implementing this area of Thursday, January 12 Friday, January 20 sta130324 MCA_Header_L5.pdf 1 3/22/13 2:24 PM residents can access their garages. Active Minds Seminar “The Nuremberg Trials” Friday Night Films – Cinema series at The Cube,* international law. 6:45-7:45pm, Sam Gary Library* activeminds.org 6–9pm. Visit stapletoncommunity.com for film details. This emergency-only procedure Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:45–7:45pm involves attempting to open up Saturday, January 14 Thursday, January 26 Football a single drive lane through each Fifth Annual Preschool Showcase, 10am–2pm. Active Minds Seminar “Football” MasterThe most popular Community sport in Associationalley in the community. The drive Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being 6:45-7:45pm, Sam Gary Library* activeminds.org America, football is both lanes will not be scraped down to 3401 Eudora St. Denver, CO 80207 entertainment and big busi- pavement, to eliminate the need www.dpp.org/showcase Locations ness. Join Active Minds as we to truck any snow off-site. Eventstrace the history of & the game *More info. on these events at www.stapletoncommunity.com This procedure does not negate Sam Gary Library: 2961 Roslyn St. from Johnny Unitas to Peyton individual property owners from AnnouncementsManning, telling a few of the The Cube: 8371 E. Northfield Blvd. at Stapleton participating in the snow remov- great stories of the game along al during these types of storms. the way. We’ll also cover some Although we are unable to address of the sport’s current challenges the complete removal of snow on and opportunities, including the roads, it is our goal during player concussions and the rise major snow events to remove of fantasy football. enough material to allow for some level of travel in and out of the Corrections from December Issue alleys. Paths and parks are done Friday Night Films to open up some level of pedes- “City Casts Doubt on Affordable Housing’s Future at Stapleton”—The article incorrectly stated the Friday, Jan. 20, 6–9pm trian travel. We will continue to Green Book envisioned rental housing to be one-third of all housing at Stapleton. That proportion is Join the MCA for our Cinema address all the pocket parks and actually in the Stapleton Development Agreement between the city of Denver and Forest City. series at The Cube that will pathways to ensure that they are as explore the thought-provoking snow free as possible to promote “Teens Take to the Streets”—Driving rules vary by time of day, but the rules printed in interpretations in the world pedestrian access throughout the the article just apply from midnight to 5am. For complete information on teen driving community. For detailed infor- regulations, please visit www.coloradogov/pacific/dmv/minor-license. of film. Dr. Vincent Piturro, the “Indie Prof,” will lead a mation about the snow removal discussion before and after the policy, visit our website at www.stapletoncommunity.com. showing of the film. The event will start at 6pm. This event If you have any questions or will be held at The Cube at comments about the information 8371 E. Northfield Blvd. and above, please feel free to contact is free and open to the public. jolsen@stapletoncommunity. Visit stapletoncommunity.com com or call the MCA office at for film details. 303.388.0724.
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called and booked her tickets. “It’s easy as a middle-class to upper-mid- dle-class white woman to say that things are getting better, but I think that a lot of things have come to light,” said Stapleton resident Tiffany Spector. Whether it is swastikas painted on a local elementary school or police brutality against African-Americans, “all this is not some- thing we can brush aside unless we show up and we do something.” Several of the women present expressed a fear that rights that have long been taken for granted are under threat. Wendy Rochman grew up in Memphis, Tenn., in the 1950s, “where A roundtable of women discussed the upcoming Women’s March on Washington, D.C.: their reasons for supporting it/marching in it, their perspectives on current issues, and their plans to continue political activism through the next election cycle. For these women, the march is just the beginning. Jews were not allowed in the public pool, and I was the only Jewish girl in my school, and By Melinda Pearson nonviolent resistance and community, in and their plans to continue to take action that was my reality.” Wendy Rouder recalled n estimated 200,000 women from all the spirit of historical movements such afterwards. accompanying a friend of hers to a back-alley 50 states and more than 12 countries as those of Martin abortion and being asked to give her name after will march on Washington, D.C., Luther King Jr. Ruth Called to Action she assisted the doctor with the procedure. “A A Clevenger on Jan. 21, 2017. The Women’s March is The Front Porch Jen Woolf, a former year later, the D.A. called me, because he (the expected to be the largest demonstration oc- convened a panel school administrator doctor) had been arrested.” curring in D.C. in response to President-elect of marchers and who has a background Park Hill resident DeRonn Turner won’t Trump’s inauguration. Drawn together in the march supporters working with diverse be going to the D.C. march but feels that her wake of a surprise election win by Trump, from Denver. The families, said, “the rhet- biggest role is “remembering to create a voice the participants have united under a compre- participants have oric around families for black women,” who are often invisible. To hensive mission statement and five guiding been thinking deep- (during the election) Turner, a mother of four, “it is critically import- principles. ly about their roles was so upsetting to ant that all of these groups remember to listen The core of the mission statement states: in the community me.” Two days after the to what other people say … No matter what “The Women’s March on Washington will and how they can election, the Stapleton we look like, we are in this together,” a senti- send a bold message to our new administra- act to protect rights resident was reading ment shared by many at the table. “We and they tion on their first day in office, and to the and promote equal an article by Gloria are not the reason to march—it is us,” echoed world that women’s rights are human rights. justice. In a two- Steinem that echoed Woolf. We stand together, recognizing that defend- hour conversation, Martin Luther King ing the most marginalized among us is de- this diverse group of Jr.’s words, “If you’re The March fending all of us.” The guiding principles for seven women shared the reasons they are being called to do something, you have to “This election has just mobilized people in a the newly fledged movement center around marching or supporting the movement, do it.” Woolf recognized that she was being way I haven’t seen since the ’70s,” said Wendy
January 2017 6 Stapleton Front Porch communities into the roots unless you go out The Next Four Years Jen Woolf Tiffany there” and listen and act locally, she said. When asked about their plans after the Spector march, through the next election cycles, the The Conversation women at the table are committed to chan- The animated and at times emotional neling their energy and vision into concrete conversation covered a wide range of topics actions. DiLivio says march organizers are and ideas, politically and personally. reaching out to other organizations to work For example, Clevenger described the on common goals. A list of these organiza- anger she felt after the election, “I can feel tions can be found online. it physically. I have no room in my life In our neighborhood, Spector suggests anymore for people and things that add no working with organizations such as Planned value.” In contrast, Parenthood and the Turner relayed her DeRonn Refugee Welcome belief that anger is Turner Center at Isabella a destructive force, Bird Community that even in the face School. Turner feels DiLivio, one of three statewide organizers for of extreme bigotry, that strengthening ing for cultural sensitivity and equitable the national march. A former child psychologist “I have to go and connections between gifted education programs. Woolf, with and novice organizer, DiLivio is leaning in with walk with that per- Stapleton and Park her background in education, hopes to help from over 500 volunteers. Nearly 2,000 son, in spite of how Hill residents—across keep pushing at the local school-board Colorado women have committed, she said, they feel about me. racial lines—is a place level to make change, as well as getting and organizers anticipate the numbers from our It’s not about taking to start. “Outreach involved with national anti-gun organi- state could reach five or ten thousand. sides, it’s about looks like something zations. Recognizing that many women who want to learning to come just as small as saying Spector, who underwent a long cycle participate cannot afford to, the organizers are around and work hello to somebody of treatment for breast cancer in 2015, working on scholarships and selling T-shirts. So together,” she said. at the grocery store,” uses her experience as an analogy: “Going far, fundraising will allow five Colorado women Turner thinks back she says, or getting through cancer, people identify it as a to go to D.C. But for those without the time on the hardships of involved with groups like Northeast Denver time when you’re given a gift. That’s not or means, there are “sister marches” occurring her grandfather, the son of a former slave, for Racial Justice and Showing up for Racial how I saw it. But something comes out of across the country, including a rally that will and of Nelson Mandela, and recognizes that Justice (SURJ). going through an experience that is dif- take place in downtown Denver on the same with love, compassion, and truthful ac- “While there are these big national issues, ficult that you can learn from,” she said. day. knowledgment of the problems, there can be a lesson we should learn from the opposition Likewise, the election and all the ugly “The march is a show of strength—and just reconciliation. is that you start with rhetoric and actions the beginning,” said “If our govern- local and state offic- Wendy that arose “woke up DiLivio. Ruth Clev- Wendy ment works the way es,” says Clevenger. DiLivio a lot of people that enger, a West Wash- Rouder it is supposed to “Organizations are weren’t paying atten- ington Park officer of work, if it is not ger- identifying people tion to the fact that the Democratic Party rymandered or driven with the interest and this was going on the for District 2, added, by dark money,” said the potential to take whole time. It wakes “There is this huge Clevenger, “then ev- leadership roles, to you up to want to take upsurge of energy, ery citizen is guaran- run for office, to action. And I feel like commitment and con- teed the same rights, help organize these I’ve been woken up … cern and a recognition freedoms, privileges, movements. But we’ve The time is right for that we have to form and responsibilities.” got to have a really me to take my life in a strong alliances with all Around the table tangible action plan.” different direction and of the groups, whether there was a consensus She hopes to recruit do things that I can it’s for racial justice, that a shared belief and mentor young, be proud of, to make LBGTQ, women’s in “Equal Justice diverse talent to run me feel like there’s a issues.” Clevenger believes that acting locally Under the Law” and for state and local offices. reason for me to be here.” is key. Rochman agreed, invoking a metaphor working toward shared goals can offer a way “Education seems to me the absolute To learn more about the Women’s of a national tree, “where each branch is a state forward. Linking arms and walking through core,” says Rochman, a former educator, and March on Washington – Colorado, go to and each twig a community—you’re not going the door together will prove a powerful ap- many agreed with her. Turner is committed to https://www.womensmarch.com/colorado to get the energy from the leaf in those faraway proach over the next four years. continuing her work in local schools, advocat- or search on Facebook.
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Stapleton Front Porch 7 January 2017 Couples Working Together: The Challenges and Benefits By Courtney Drake-McDonough you’re going to have a gap in your business, so recognizing he concept of “work-life balance” has new meaning that those strengths are complementary is important,” The Reality Can Be Different Than You Imagined when couples form a business partnership. Choosing he says. “What she’s really good at, I’m not and what I’m “Our plans were informal and are always changing,” Tto spend practically every waking and sleeping mo- really good at, she’s not as strong at.” says Sally Petterson, who owns Stapleton Roasters with her ment together is a big decision, one that presents challenges husband, Ryan. “But you can do that when you start your right along with the benefits.The Front Porch talked with own business and don’t have outside investors. We winged it several local couples who are working through the issues for and figured it out as we moved forward with the idea.” For the common good of their relationships and their businesses. example, the Pettersons went into their partnership thinking that owning their own business would allow them freedom to Characteristics of Couples Who Work Well Together travel and spend more time with their boys, but the reality was Before moving to Denver, Scott and Kim Lewis worked only half true. “As owner-operators without outside employ- together at a university. Now, the couple is opening Any- ees, everything falls on us,” she says. “We have to really plan time Fitness in Stapleton this spring, sharing their common for the times that we travel, and pay someone to manage our passion for fitness and wellness. Kim feels one of the most business in our absence.” important characteristics co-working couples should have Sometimes, the different strengths that are supposed to is a passion for what they are going into. “If one of you is be complementary can clash. Initially, the Pettersons thought passionate about it but the other is just going along to be their partnership was ideal because Ryan is a CPA, knows supportive, not sharing that enthusiasm, it isn’t going to numbers and risk assessment and Sally is more of the sales- work.” woman and people-person. Sally says that at first, she felt Ryan The ability to turn your differences into strengths is also Karen and Doug Kingman started a winery for their was shooting down some of her ideas when in reality he was key, according to Scott. “If you both have the same strengths, retirement, though they haven’t quit their day jobs yet. utilizing his risk assessment skills. “And that’s so valuable, but I was taking it all personally,” she says.
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E N O N A L P 6 1 . 9 0 . 3 0 N O I T C E L L O C E M O H Y T I N I F N I | 0 1 N O I T C E S N O T E L P A T S I S U A H O D A R O L O C , R E V N E D Sharing Sandoval Campus Sandoval cam- to grow. And they criticized DPS for as smooth as possible. to operate at the Conservatory Green pus. Boasberg a lack of transparency, accusing the Board representative Espiritu’s Campus. unequivocally district of misleading them to believe communication with Northfield’s par- “There have been very, very few stated, “There that the next phase of build-out at the ent committee, Principal Bringedahl resolutions put before the board has not been, campus would be for NHS. and Assistant Principal Houston, as specific to a school,” said Espiritu there is not, At the same time, parents and staff well as with her fellow board members in an interview with the Front Porch and there will of DSST: Conservatory Green Middle resulted in a after the board not be any cap School expressed dismay that the resolution with 16 meeting. “It is on Northfield plans for their high school at Sandoval very specific items unique … I heard High School’s appeared to be both surprising and spelling out how the frustrations enrollment. unwelcome to so many at the meet- the district will from the commu- They will ing. It appeared they had, for a long support the nascent nity in the process continue to time, been expecting they would have high school and its and the failure of welcome every a space on the campus, a placement International Bac- the district to be kid in the that DSST had been lobbying the calaureate program. timely and to be boundary plus district for over several years. These include transparent, so I 35 percent The striking contrast of perception enrollment and thought it would choice, and and understanding between these two budgeting issues, be very important
Photo by Laura Mahony for the Front Porch the Front for Laura Mahony Photo by we will ensure groups of stakeholders was on full financial and fa- for us as a board to Superintendent Boasberg speaks at a community meeting about his that there is display at the contentious meeting. cilities support for show that commit- recommendation to build a 500-student classroom building on the high-quality, IB programming; DPS Board Representative Rachele ment to the high Espiritu (shown at her board swearing Sandoval Campus for DSST:Conservatory Green High School. permanent Board Resolutions: For DSST and for the construction of school.” Espiritu in) proposed a unanimously-passed space on Support of NHS and Its IB Program classrooms, offices, resolution to fully support the program sees the resolution (continued from page 1) Sandoval the Sandoval campus to meet that The board’s approval of the cam- a library, a parking at NHS. Board Representative Mike as a “first step” in campus. Nearly 300 community enrollment demand, however high that pus-sharing resolution means DSST: lot and a full Johnson is shown behind her. an ongoing process members had attended a Dec. 5 meet- it grows.” He further said DPS would Conservatory Green High School will kitchen; and the of ensuring that ing about the vote. Many expressed consider relocating the middle school open its doors at Sandoval in fall 2018 provision by DPS of communication Northfield reaches its promised poten- fear that a second high school on the proposed for the campus or increasing after spending a year in temporary and marketing resources. Many of the tial of an IB-for-all school that serves a campus would prevent NHS from the footprint of existing buildings to quarters at the Samsonite Building resolutions contain timelines, giving diverse community. She will continue reaching its full, planned potential— accommodate NHS enrollment. in Northeast Denver. DSST repre- a clear and accountable framework to be engaged with school leaders, and the community would never have sentatives have said that they expect for implementation. The resolution community members and DPS to a comprehensive IB high school large Differing Perceptions of DPS’ Plan to work collaboratively with NHS also stated DSST: Conservatory monitor implementation. enough to accommodate all boundary A week and a half before the board administration to make the transition Green Middle School shall continue A PDF of the resolution is posted students who want to attend. voted, DPS had held a community online with this article. Stapleton’s new board represen- meeting, inviting Stapleton boundary tative, Rachele Espiritu, hearing the families to hear its proposal to build a strong feelings in the community, met 500-seat DSST: Conservatory Green with the NHS parent organization to High School on the Paul Sandoval better understand the concerns. With campus. They were asking the board to that information and the support of vote on that proposal just 10 days later. other board members, Espiritu drafted At the meeting, almost 300 people a resolution spelling out how DPS filled the NHS commons building with Photo by Laura Mahony for the Front Porch would support NHS in becoming the a standing-room-only crowd of parents, comprehensive International Bacca- teachers and students. Many were sur- laureate (IB) high school residents en- prised by the plan, which included not visioned. That resolution also passed only using current bond funds to build unanimously. a DSST high school, but building a The day after the meeting, Super- feeder middle school on the campus intendent Boasberg, in an interview with 2020 bond funds. Supporters of with the Front Porch, reiterated a big comprehensive high school at DPS’ full commitment to support a Northfield believed that such a decision comprehensive high school, even if would mean NHS would have neither enrollment requires 2,500 seats on the the resources nor the space it needed Participants at the December 5 community meeting broke into groups to discuss Sandoval campus sharing.
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January 2017 10 Stapleton Front Porch –How we see it– Mixing Media: Art and Academics in the IB Programme Front Porch Observations on the Sandoval Situation tation but it can be hard to put in an After 16 years producing this about a comprehensive high school academic setting,” Jaramillo pointed newspaper, attending countless for all who want to attend, Boas- out. Workshops, such as the one at community meetings about Stapleton berg says, “We’ve been very clear Northfield, offer learning opportunities development, and covering them as this campus would have multiple where “Teachers can get together and factually as we are able, we at the schools and one of these schools talk about what works, what doesn’t Front Porch have decided to peri- would be a comprehensive high work and promote their particular odically add our observations and school. I don’t know how we could content area,” said Micah Porter, the IB conclusions about some of the issues have been more clear…” coordinator at Northfield, who offered we follow in the community. Boasberg also says it’s clear DPS to host the session at Northfield. He did not promise another building explained that the IB Association of ne of the reasons people for NHS in the 2016 bond. (The Rocky Mountain Schools (ARMS) is move to Stapleton is language in the bond said $44.40M a regional organization in which IB because they believe there for NE Denver capacity/renovation, schools support and network with O IB art educators met at Northfield HS for a training workshop. will be good public schools. But and a 2013 board decision had each other to offer professional growth in a developing community, the been made to place a DSST middle Story & Photos by Melinda Pearson said Dawn Deming, an art teacher opportunities for educators—four list of school-related unknowns school in Conservatory Green with rt is a language, not just a from Centaurus High School in Lafay- roundtables in different content areas has been long. Decisions have a DSST high school in the same craft,” said Mike Jaramil- ette. Students create the themes and were held in Colorado this year. had to be made on everything: general area.) With low in-bound- lo, an art instructor from research, and the art teacher facilitates “Bringing IB educators to North- geographic location, determina- ary attendance at NHS the past two “A Fairview High in Boulder. “Students it for them. “I think, honestly, that’s the field not only helps highlight what tion of boundaries, programming, years, DPS explains their projec- learn to tell stories with images.” future of education. We need to help we’re doing here,” said Porter, but it principals, when funds would tions indicate NHS will not require Jaramillo was students become also helps showcase Northfield’s unique be available and when buildings another classroom in the next four one of over 20 innovative and niche as “a robust, IB-Access-for-All would open. With so many un- years, so it would be an unwise use art teachers from creative thinkers, program. We offer a comprehensive, knowns and so many decisions to of taxpayer funds to build one now. around Colorado regardless of what fully IB-integrated program to our be made, it’s not surprising there But in a neighborhood where who gathered field they go into. community … and we have a beautiful has been miscommunication and 84 percent of sixth graders attend at Northfield The IB program is building, so we were excited to offer misunderstanding along the way. in-boundary schools, Stapleton High School ideal for that.” this opportunity.” Now students have reached United Neighbors projects a high for a special Visual culture As for the controversy brewing high school age and families have percentage of boundary students conference on has always been in the community about the school’s lived through many issues related will chose Northfield in the future, the International Baccalaureate (IB) important in society, noted Jaramillo, future, Porter said, “It’s becoming to school startups. Misunderstand- even though attendance in the first art programme. The day consisted the teacher from Fairview, and we increasingly clear that DPS is commit- ings today don’t feel like single new two years was depressed due to new of a morning hands-on class and are acutely aware of that today in an ted to the success of Northfield as an issues to work out one by one, they school start-up fears and the resig- an afternoon roundtable, designed increasingly image-driven culture. Ian IB school.” Northfield is moving ahead are associated with past experiences. nation of the first principal. for teachers to reflect upon the Judd, visual arts instructor at North- in enhancing its IB offerings through With the recent announcement of The need for face-to-face morning’s work and share ideas for field, suggests that since the IB curric- programs like the IB Art workshop and a plan to build a DSST high school communication about options teaching. ulum focuses on global connections, roundtable. on the Sandoval campus, we think and obstacles for the community’s Helping Students Become Innovative “having a wide variety the very strong feelings expressed boundary high school is essential. and Creative Thinkers of exposure to different at the meeting were based not only Communication such as language The teachers explored ways to get media really emphasiz- on the current DPS announcement, in the bond, board votes, and peri- students out of their comfort zone es where we are going but on what families consider a pat- odic statements of policy may seem through collage, taught by Loveland when studying other tern of poor communication with clear to DPS, but without face to mixed-media artist Sandy Fritz. cultures.” DPS in the past. face discussions, clear messages “IB art is a structured program, Professional Growth Superintendent Tom Boasberg don’t reach families in their homes. with rubrics … and I love helping Opportunities for IB Art pushes back on the idea that DPS Discussions with the community the students understand how each Educators hasn’t been transparent. Based on need to happen on a regular basis of those components enhances “The IB art what was stated in the 2008 and before decisions are made. them as artists. But it is also very curriculum allows 2012 bonds and DPS’s statements (continued on page 13) student-centered and student-led,” for a lot of interpre-
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Stapleton Front Porch 11 January 2017 Over $4 Million in Grants to Provide Outdoor Education for Youth and Better Access to the Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge main entrance will be enhanced with an architectural timber archway, new sign, auto A federal grant and local contributions will improve foot and bicycle traffic to the RMANWR. Along this southern boundary of the refuge, trails will be added pullout and reconfigured trail/roadway alignment (Nos. 1, 2, 4, 11 and 12) and trail heads constructed next to 56th Avenue (Nos. 1, 2 and 3). (Nos. 5 and 10 in map to left).
By John Fernandez $100,000 in planning grants to consolidate environmental education on-site at eral refuge cannot accept any GOCO funds. $2.7 million grant, announced by their coalition and submit an implementa- BLNC. Also, BLNC will host family fun Funds from the Great Outdoors Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) tion grant. The coalition includes the cities days at the nature center. (GOCO) grant are expected to begin flowing Aon Dec. 8, will fund outdoor educa- of Denver, Aurora and Commerce City as Despite serving in a leadership role and in early 2017. The grant is for three years and tion and recreation programming for 37,000 well as local organizations such as the Boys hosting many of the youth programs, the fed- will end in late 2019. youth and 13 organizations serving them. & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and Envi- The programs focus squarely on improving ronmental Learning for Kids (ELK). David access for these youths to Northeast Den- Lucas serves as coalition leader while the Sand ver-area outdoor assets such as the Rocky Creek Regional Greenway Partnership will Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Ref- assist with administrative operations. uge (the Refuge), the Sand Creek Regional Local outdoor groups receiving funds Greenway, Bluff Lake and The Urban Farm. include: A small portion of the grant will fund capital • Sand Creek Regional Greenway Part- improvements such as a “modest welcome nership $93,000: The funds will support and information center” at Bluff Lake and environmental education and field trips improvements to the community garden at to the Greenway for youth from four area The Urban Farm. Boys & Girls Clubs to supplement their A separate $1.6 million project will create after-school programs. Field projects will seven new pedestrian access points (trail include construction and installation of heads) on the Refuge perimeter to serve sur- bird boxes and milkweed planting to sup- rounding neighborhoods including Stapleton, port the monarch butterfly population. Montbello and Green Valley Ranch (see • The Urban Farm $140,000: Funds will locator map). The grant will also provide nine sponsor low-income families who wish to miles of new trails connecting to the Refuge. have a community garden plot at The Ur- The improvements are intended to “promote ban Farm. The funds will also improve the a greater sense of welcoming to the Refuge,” community garden at the farm. Increased says Refuge Manager David Lucas, and, for program funds will bring more youth the first time, will allow the Refuge to accom- to the farm for horsemanship programs modate bicyclists. A federal grant of $705,000 and other programs such as All Around from FLAP, the Federal Lands Access Pro- the Farm, designed for older youth, and gram, is being supplemented by contributions Storybook Farm, designed for younger from Denver, Commerce City and the U.S. children. The Urban Farm and Bluff Lake Fish and Wildlife Service. Design work will Nature Center will also share a paid intern begin next fall with construction in 2018. each summer. The GOCO grant flows from a new pro- • Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) gram called the “Inspire Initiative” designed $238,000: Funds will support construc- to “invest in places, programs, and pathways tion of a “modest” welcome and informa- to get kids outside in communities across the tion center and a new nature play area. state.” The GoWild coalition was selected last BLNC will fund more Nature Exploration year as one of six pilot communities that used Teams (NETs) where youth get in-depth FOR YOUR HOME
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January 2017 12 Stapleton Front Porch Sandoval Observations (continued on page 13) A Line Maintenance in DPS wanted a new high school that offers Jan. May Cause Delays the same robust curriculum to all students, etween 11:30 pm and 4:15 am, avoiding the opportunity gaps created by passengers should expect minor tracking. And they wanted it to reflect the delays and allow extra travel time GR larger community of taxpayers who fund it, B A to arrive at their destinations. Passengers so they added 35 percent choice-in seats to & N might also be asked to board a bus shut- ensure diversity. Stapleton-boundary families tle in some instances. I at Northfield strongly support that vision. T Between the University of Colorado A Rachele Espiritu, who represents NE Den- H Line and the B line, there are more than E ver on the school board, heard the concerns 50 miles of track. Crews are performing T about campus sharing and saw the communi- long-term preventive maintenance and cation gap—and got a unanimous resolution adjustments on the overheard catenary A of support for NHS from the board. Boasberg
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Stapleton Front Porch 13 January 2017 Westerly Creek Rehabilitation Continues
Construction begins on the downstream segment or “reach” between 12th Avenue and New Freedom Park. Work will proceed south through a middle and upstream reach extending to 11th Avenue. By John Fernandez the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and is intended nother “reach” of Westerly Creek is be- for Northeast Green Corridor projects such ing rehabilitated as the long-term plan as those along Westerly Creek. The creek is Afor a greenway from Lowry to Sand considered a “biological steppingstone” through Creek continues its slow march. Contractor the urbanized core before it reaches the South mobilization began the week after Thanksgiv- Platte River corridor. Other funders are Denver ing for a $2.01 million channel improvement ($435,000) and the Urban Drainage and Flood project for the stretch of Westerly Creek that Control District (UDFCD) ($575,000). runs from 11th Ave. near Willow St. to the In the city’s application for the NRDF grant, New Freedom Park located between 12th and a support letter from UDFCD described efforts 13th avenues near Xenia St. in the 1980s to increase the size of Westerly The proposed restoration includes re- Creek’s underground conveyance to prevent the establishing a healthy riparian channel with worst of flooding from occurring. The district wetlands, native uplands and a functioning went on to say, “However, the drainage and floodplain. Project elements include realigning flood control management of the reach in the the existing trail for safe access, realigning the project area of Westerly Creek was mishandled alley in the middle section to create “buf- from the beginning.” The new project “will fer uplands,” and installation of new trees, allow more enhancements for wetland areas, shrubs, ground cover, benches and a low-water wider riparian buffers, and a more sustainable crossing near New Freedom Park. The creek native upland habitat. These enhancements itself will be realigned to create more curves, will create a more sustainable environment for or sinuosity, to both increase flood capacity some of the most disadvantaged citizens in the and reduce stream bank erosion. Denver Parks city, while helping to recharge the groundwater & Recreation is managing the project. and manage storm water conveyance.” Project One million dollars for the project comes completion is slated for June 2017. from the Natural Resources Damages Fund This project is the latest in a series of stream administered by the State of Colorado. restoration efforts, the most recent of which That fund was created from a natural re- are Westerly Creek North in Stapleton and source damages settlement associated with Montview Park in Aurora. The City of Aurora
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January 2017 14 Stapleton Front Porch Westerly Creek Rehabilitation Continues
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Stapleton Front Porch 15 January 2017 two goals for the court, and volunteers from McAuliffe McAuliffe and the neighborhood installed students the surface. play on the newly Bob Boyle, a coach and founder of Soc- installed cer Electric and 303Futsal, helped install the futsal court original courts at Holly Square and is excited at lunch- to see them continue to serve the communi- time. ty at McAuliffe. “It’s very important that it’s accessible to everyone, not just pay to play. We offer scholarships, financial assistance and host free pick-up games. Having the the spring of courts on the Smiley campus is great,” said 2016, when Boyle. the two bas- Cowans says he is “really pleased with ketball courts the partnership with McAuliffe. The courts were installed had a profound impact at Holly Square,” at McAu- and he is looking forward to hosting liffe’s Smiley tournaments and games for local youth in campus. IEG the spring and early summer, to bring the donated a set community together and introduce young of basketball people to new activities. hoops and McAuliffe is the first school in Denver Holly Peace Courts: Paying it Forward the McAu- to launch a futsal club for its students, and liffe Founda- Boyle credits the persistence of Dennis and By Melinda Pearson elementary school, Roots Elementary, were tion purchased another set, so now “there are Eastman with making the project happen. n 2008, fire engulfed Holly Square, a underway. The Holly Peace Courts needed two complete, full basketball courts available The school raised the money to install and neighborhood shopping center in north- to make way for the school. at McAuliffe,” said Eastman. equip the courts and continues to keep them Ieast Park Hill. The result of gang-related Kurt Dennis of McAuliffe Internation- The futsal court installation has just been maintained. While their students make use arson, the fire brought further distress to an al School; Cindy Eastman, McAuliffe at finished at McAuliffe, which involved pull- of them now, McAuliffe hopes that more area already in turmoil. Enter the Prodigal Smiley Foundation board member; and ing up grass, leveling the field, pouring road community organizations will reach out to Son Initiative, a nonprofit led by former Haroun Cowans of the nonprofit Impact base, and installing a border. IEG donated book the courts for tournaments and games. gang member Terrance Roberts, who worked Empowerment Group (IEG), the successor with the Piton Foundation and other non- to Prodigal Son, worked together to relocate profits to build two basketball courts and a the courts. “We wanted to keep the courts futsal (mini soccer) court to reclaim the site in the neighborhood so we could continue for the community. The Holly Peace Courts to have a safe place for kids to play,” said were built to bring a positive influence to the Eastman. Keeping them in Park Hill, as op- neighborhood, a place where kids could be posed to donating them elsewhere, followed kids, away from the strife of the gang activity the intent of The Piton Foundation and the surrounding them. mission of IEG, which is a gang outreach The reclamation of Holly Square contin- organization. ued, furthered by the purchase of the site in Beginning in November of 2015, 2009 by the Urban Land Conservancy. They McAuliffe and IEG brought in a crew to built a Boys and Girls Club and a library at pull up the courts so school construction Holly Square, and in 2013 plans to build an could begin. The courts sat in storage until FOR KIDS
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Stapleton Front Porch 17 January 2017 Special District Dispute Nearly Derails Stapleton Bond Issue
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Tom Downey, Westerly Creek Metro District president, outlines the district’s request for independent legal and financial advice. WCMD Vice Chair Tim Thornton sits at Downey’s left.
By John Fernandez to sign the certificate would scuttle the bond he two service districts charged with issuance, resulting in a financial “disaster” for financing and constructing Sta- Stapleton. Park Creek chair King Harris said Tpleton’s infrastructure clashed at a such a decision would “spook the market” and special meeting on Dec. 19. The Park Creek ultimately lead to higher financing costs for Metropolitan District (Park Creek) was Stapleton infrastructure. seeking the signature of the Westerly Creek Westerly Creek board members, all Stapleton Metro District (Westerly Creek) on a “fac- residents, criticized Park Creek for providing tual” certificate needed to permit issuance minimal notice of the need to sign the certificate of $28 million in bonds to repay Forest and with providing no background information City Stapleton for cash advances made by on the bond issuance. They said that without the developer. Westerly Creek was objecting legal and financial analysis of the proposed bond to Park Creek’s request on several grounds issue they could not be sure that they were ful- including an alleged failure to provide the filling their fiduciary responsibility to Stapleton Westerly Creek board sufficient information taxpayers. At the meeting, the bond issue was for them to judge that the bond issue is in generally described as a conversion of developer the best interests of Stapleton taxpayers. advances earning 8.5 percent to bonds at 4 to 5 In the end and following a 20 min- percent. ute executive session, the Westerly Creek City of Denver Financial Specialist Andrew board voted 5-0 to authorize its chair, Johnston told the board he believed the deal was Tom Downey, to sign the “General and in the district’s best interests, and further, that No-Litigation Certificate” permitting the Denver’s chief financial officer had signed a letter bonds to go to market. A bond closing was to that effect. accomplished two days later on Dec. 21. In its motion authorizing Downey’s signature The Westerly Creek board made its decision on the certificate, Westerly Creek board mem- following comments by Forest City and a bers emphasized that Johnston’s comments were City of Denver representative that failure persuasive in their decision to move forward on Board-Certified Orthodontic Specialists for Children and Adults
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January 2017 18 Stapleton Front Porch Special District Dispute Nearly Derails Stapleton Bond Issue
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Paul Cockrel clarifies that he is representing the Park Creek Metro District in the discussion with Westerly Creek about PCMD’s bond issue. Long-time PCMD board member John Moye looks on.
the bonds. of interest for Cockrel to serve as the attorney The board passed a second motion finding for both boards for issues between them. Park Creek “in default” of its obligations to Monday’s meeting was also called to provide Westerly Creek with legal and financial address a “cease and desist” letter issued by Begin building your fitter future now at Bladium! services under section 4.4 Park Creek under King of the intergovernmental Harris’ signature (dated agreement (IGA) between Dec. 6) requesting that Over 60 Group Fitness the two districts. Downey Westerly Creek not seek said under the IGA (the In- to “engage its own legal Classes per week tergovernmental Financing counsel”. The letter and Construction Agree- said that legal services 4 Group Fitness Studios ment of 2001) that Park to Westerly Creek are Creek has 30 days to cure under the authority of the default. Park Creek. At Mon- Bladium CrossFit The board also stated its day’s meeting, Downey intention to proceed with differed on this point, a process set in motion six saying the IGA language Updated Weights & months ago to hire its own City of Denver Financial Specialist Andrew does not force Westerly Cardio Equipment legal counsel. Currently the Johnston weighs in at the contentious meeting. Creek to receive legal board has to rely on Paul counsel from an indi- Cockrel for legal services. Cockrel also serves as vidual selected by Park Creek although the Group Fitness Challenges Park Creek’s legal counsel. When asked at Mon- payments for legal counsel are made by Park day’s meeting who he was representing, Cockrel Creek under the current budgeting arrange- said it was Park Creek. Cockrel has appeared ment. Social Events at other Westerly Creek meetings purporting to Several times at Monday’s meeting, West- represent Westerly Creek. Downey has previously erly Creek board members asked King Harris criticized the arrangement, saying it’s a conflict if he would rescind (continued on page 24) Basketball & Volleyball Court ROOFTOP DECK Extended Hours (5am-12am on weekdays, 7am-8pm on weekends) Visit Lowry ALTO - A Childcare Open this weekend Fun Zone, Sports Bar, Free WiFi L BIG CLUB, T BIG ENERGY, BIG COMMUNITY.
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Stapleton Front Porch 19 January 2017 At a recent Kids Com- passion Project event held at Northfield High School, 100 families brought clothing and toys to fill backpacks for homeless children at The Gathering Place in Uptown Denver. Photos by Melinda Pearson for children ages 2 to 5. Lee told the partici- pants, “It is so precious to have a new thing that is just for them, The Gathering Place registered and something of their own to hold their belong- over 61,000 visits, including ings.” Accordingly, the children were careful in meals, classes and computer lab their selections, matching up just the right socks, time. hats and stuffed animals for the recipients, whose Board member and psychol- gender and age were noted on lists carried by the Cultivating ogist Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd volunteers. helps to foster compassionate Participants Olivia and Belle Martinez and understanding at KCP events. their mother, Wendy, were among the older kids, Compassion She divided the participants into at age 13, but were attracted to it because even age-matched groups and gave at that age, “it’s hard to find a nice way to give to By Melinda Pearson and participation—this one filled up within them discussion guides. In these small groups, the community,” they said. n a crisp December morning, 100 three hours with a waiting list of 50 additional children learned about compassion as a specific In addition to giving their time at the event, children and their parents gathered at children. response to suffering that includes awareness, the Martinezes, who own Bob’s Volvo Service in ONorthfield High School for an event “We have big plans for 2017 and how we’d feeling, motivation to help, and a willingness Aurora, were business sponsors. They donated organized by the Kids’ Compassion Project like to grow our program and offer more op- and action to relieve suffering. They then con- backpacks, coloring books, markers, and “lots (KCP). Most came bearing donations of socks, portunities,” which will happen with growing sidered questions such as “How it would feel if and lots of gloves,” said Wendy. “You can never warm hats, stuffed animals, or crayons—sup- financial support for the founding organization, someone you cared for didn’t have enough food have too many warm gloves.” Other sponsors, in- plies to fill 100 backpacks for the children who said Oltersdorf. to eat or somewhere to live?” or “What do cluding Clair Family Dentistry, SmartSpace, and visit The Gathering Place, a nonprofit organiza- Cultivating Compassion you wish for the women and children Stapleton Children’s Dentistry, had pro- tion that serves homeless women and children What sets KCP apart from other nonprofits who are served by The Gathering vided bulk donations of toothbrushes, at a day center in Uptown Denver. is how deliberately it works to connect kids with Place?” and “What could you do warm clothes and office space for Madeline Mierau and her parents, Kerry and the concept of compassion. At the event, Juliette after today to help?” the organization. Tobin, came “looking for ways to give back,” Lee of The Gathering Place spoke to the kids Melissa Morris and her After filling the backpacks, the said Kerry. “There are not a lot of opportunities about the women and children who come to her children Alex (14), Katie (11) participants made cards for the for kids younger than 14.” The Mieraus were organization seeking help and what their lives are and Lauren (7) had searched homeless children, with simple third-time participants in a KCP event, which like. for a long time before finding messages like “You are awesome!” are held on a regular basis in Northeast Denver. Lee said kids who experience homelessness an organization that had no age paired with colorful drawings. As Since its founding in 2015 by Erin Olters- “have a lot of obstacles ahead of them … so restrictions, “We are excited to all they created their cards, the volunteers dorf and Shary Zampert, KCP has held eight our program tries to provide as much stability do it as a family,” said Melissa. The imagined what a child in distress might events, benefiting a wide range of nonprofit for them as possible. Their daily lives are very Morrises brought puzzles and three stuffed want to hear, what might cheer them up, and organizations, including Freedom Service Dogs, stressful. Our family program … offers a safe, en- animals for the homeless children. took care to express their messages of hope. Fam- Project Worthmore, the Anchor Center for riching, supervised space for small children while Taking Action ilies volunteered to transport all of the backpacks Blind Children, and MaxFund, to name a few. their parents take courses, get counseling, use the After the compassion exercise, Zampert and sorted donations to The Gathering Place at The events have enjoyed increasing popularity computer lab. It’s a really special place.” Last year, directed kids and their grownups to a supply the close of the event. line where they filled the bright red (for boys) To support or learn more about Kids’ Com- and purple (for girls) backpacks with supplies passion Project, go to their website at www.kidscompassionproject.org. FOOD & DRINK WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS AT THE STAPLETON RENAISSANCE Come relax & enjoy great deals on bottles of wine and live music every Wednesday from 6–9pm
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Stanley Is Opening here are so many moving provided this list of businesses that likely DENTAL FITNESS pieces to our project that (but not necessarily) will open in January. Stapleton Dental—a family dental practice Endorphin Stanley—Offering a variety of “Tit’s not easy to nail down focusing on preventive care and specializing in fitness classes including Cycle – Strength – opening dates for specific businesses CARDS & GIFTS restorative and costmetic dentistry. HIIT – Yoga – Barre & more. until they’re a week or two out. We Trunk Nouveau—a boutique featuring www.stapletondental.com myendorphin.com have a general idea, but it’s up to each small label jewelry, gifts, and cards. www. business to determine what’s best for trunknouveau.com FASHION RESTAURANTS them.” With that caveat, Mark Shaker Goose & the Goat—focusing on shoes and Annette—A local and sustainable full-service fashion acces- restaurant serving wood-fired family-style sories. Products fare. www.annettescratchtotable.com are sourced from local, regional, Yellowbelly Chicken—Featuring roasted and national, and in- fried chicken, salads, and side dishes that are ternational labels. quick and affordable. shop.gooseand- www.yellowbellychicken.com thegoat.com/ RETAIL Velvet Wolf— Zero Market—Featuring a selection of bulk Featuring dry goods, oils, tea and daily life products. fashionable Zero helps you achieve a zero-waste lifestyle. clothing, soaps, www.thezeromarket.com candles and skin car products—all Stanley Marketplace is located at 2501 Dallas priced under St., Aurora. The 100,000+ square foot building $100. shop. that started out as an airplane ejector seat facto- velvetwolf.com ry on land adjoining the old Stapleton Airport, Stanley Beer Hall opened in December to festive customers. will soon be home to more than 50 businesses. Above: Dustin Skudlarek (left) and Mark Shaker, Stanley Beer Hall partners, enjoy the much-anticipated opening of their beer hall.
Stapleton Front Porch 21 January 2017 Endangered Species Baby Zebra Thriving A Holistic Shopping Experience By Anne Hebert rue, a holistic boutique is ex- Tpected to open this spring at Stanley Marketplace. Their motto is “clean closet – fresh perspective – new goals.” The boutique’s focus is on comfortable, sim- ple clothing in neutral colors and fabulously unique jewelry, scarves, hats and gloves to pro- vide a colorful addition to wardrobe staples. Cody, a male Grevy’s zebra was born Dec. 3 at the Denver Zoo. Cody’s mother, a “Wardrobe is a blank 16-year-old named Farasi, had another male foal in October 2015, who will be Cody’s canvas painted with playmate. The population of Grevy’s zebras in the wild is estimated at fewer than 2,000. accessories,” says owner Shana Colbin-Dunn. “We help our custom- ers feel good from the outside-in and the UP TO TWO MONTHS inside-out.” * The shop will feature FREE! an apothecary section *On select units stocked with beauty products made by small- batch artisans from Col- orado and other U.S. locations. The products are all-natural and scents contain essential Active Senior Living for those 55+ oils. Holistic gift items Come experience an active senior apartment community where thoughtfully designed landscapes & exquisitely crafted like books, candles and interiors are the backdrop for a truly invigorating lifestyle. home décor will also be Shana Colbin-Dunn at Kismet, her store in Lowry. available at True. True will also offer a menu of ser- 2980 N Syracuse St | www.groveatstapleton.com | 303.731.2531 vices designed to help de-clutter closets. Clients can customize a personalized In Business style package to help them get orga- for 19 Years nized. Combined with life and wellness coaching available at True, customers HOUSE CLEANING can simplify their wardrobes and make Stapleton and Park Hill References dressing for the day a pleasure. True will be located on the main Detail Oriented • Ironing Included • Window Washing • Carpet Cleaning • Bonded floor of the Stanley Marketplace. & Insured • Offices/Apts./Homes • Park Hill Resident • [email protected] #1 IN CLEAN: Paulina Leon 720-628-6690 or 303-719-2456
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January 2017 22 Stapleton Front Porch A Holistic Shopping Experience of roughage. After proofing the concept in New Jersey and Just the Facts then presenting the concept at the World’s Fair in Chicago, Invented (or not! ) in Colorado he started distributing these biscuits in downtown Denver. by James Hagadorn Such shredded wheat was a ...... hit, and has been a mainstay of fiber fanatics ever since. But where was it actually in- In the spirit of fake news and urban leg- to help conserve water, was borne after the vented? Nebraska, New Jersey ends, Colorado is well known for inventing 1977 drought that parched the American or Colorado? Ditto for the Frank Marugg adapted the anti-theft wheel locks in 1944 to create the teddy bear. And the cheeseburger. Not to West. Seeking to help customers stretch cheeseburger, which was first the “Denver Boot” used by law enforcement. mention outdoor Christmas lights, juvenile their resources by promoting water-thrifty patented in 1935 by Louis Ballast of Denver’s in unattended cars during the 1910s–1930s. detention centers, and the shopping mall. And landscaping, Nancy Leavitt of Denver Water Humpty Dumpty Drive-In. Yet cheeseburgers In this case, he turned the tides on vehicle every ski bum’s favorite was born here too— coined the term xeriscape in 1981. They appeared on menus in California over a decade owners because now the cops had Frank’s the ticket wicket. You know, that wire you even unveiled the first demonstration xeri- prior. fortress-like wheel locks. Law enforcement hang your lift ticket on. Several well- officers used them to immobilize vehicles Despite common knowledge, none of known Colora- whose drivers hadn’t paid their traffic or these were actually invented here. All have do “inventions” parking tickets. well-documented histories, long before their were really just There are even some oft-touted Colorado appearance in Colorado. adaptations of inventions that are still in dispute, such as Yet Colorado is a hotbed of bona fide in- pre-existing cre- ice cream sodas, including root beer floats. vention, with plenty of gadgets and processes ations, resulting Urban legend has it that they were invented borne out of ingenuity, engineering and in products that in 1871 by Denver caterer Otto Baur and sometimes a bit of luck. are both loved by Cripple Creek Brewing’s Frank Wisner For example, Wheat Ridge’s Bill and Dor- and loathed. in 1893, respectively. But such claims lack othy Harmsen had bad luck selling ice cream Such as Crocs. verifiable evidence and there are abundant in the 1940s. But their luck turned good in In about 2001, reports of such sodas being first rolled out 1949 when they created everyone’s favorite its founders at an 1874 celebration of Philly’s Franklin middle-school treat–Jolly Ranchers. decided to Institute. One of the most iconic elements of add a heel to The animated cartoon, South Park (circa cowboy style was invented in Denver, when existing foam 1997) is of course an authentic Colorado in 1946 Jack Weil added snaps to a western clogs made by “invention” and helped popularize another shirt. These mother-of-pearl-covered dia- another man- one-of-a-kind item—Casa Bonita! But my Cheeseburgers: first patented in by L. Ballast of Denver’s Humpty Dumpty Drive-In. mond-shaped snaps provided the wearer with ufacturer, and favorite thing “invented” in Colorado? a bit of bling as well as utility. That’s because scape garden in an “X-rated” party in 1982, of course gave them a much cooler name. The The Broncos! the snaps permitted the shirts to behave like playing off their newly minted x-word. rest is history. Or the “Denver Boot” of 1944, James Hagadorn, Ph.D., is a scientist at the tear-away warmup pants do in basketball, but Sometimes determining when and where which was born when Frank Marugg adapted Denver Museum of Nature & Science. for a cowboy who’d snagged their shirt while something is invented is a fuzzy business. the anti-theft wheel locks commonly used by Suggestions and comments are welcome at on horseback. For example, is it when the idea is con- vehicle owners to deter hotwiring or joyriding [email protected]. One of the most unsung inventions came ceived, when it’s put into practice, or when from the Gates Rubber Company of Denver, it’s patented? Witness poor Henry Perky of which in 1917 invented giant rubber-band- Denver, who was bedraggled by chronic ab- ® like belts called “V-belts.” Even today, these dominal pain and ulcers. 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Stapleton Front Porch 23 January 2017 Special District Dispute Why two special districts for Stapleton? The Park Creek and Westerly Creek Metropolitan Districts were (continued from page 19) his cease and desist letter. Each angry words. Harris said he felt the Westerly Creek board was created in 2000 to establish governmental entities that would fund time, Harris responded, “Ain’t gonna happen.” “blackmailing and extorting” him in holding up the bond and construct infrastructure for the redevelopment of the abandoned Ironically, the certificate that Downey was being asked to issue in return for a rescission of the cease and desist letter. Stapleton airport. These are quasi-municipal entities similar in many sign certifies, among other things, that there is no legal dispute Westerly Creek board members expressed “astonishment” that ways to local governments. Each district plays a different role and is that would “adversely affect” the Park Creek would seek to deny governed by a separate board. Park Creek/Westerly Creek IGA. them their own legal counsel. PCMD. Park Creek is solely responsible for the financing and When pressed by Johnston as to They repeatedly asserted their construction of public infrastructure at Stapleton including roads, whether Westerly Creek’s “notice need for independent legal drainage, landscaping, water and sewer lines and parks. It uses of default” to Park Creek consti- counsel and financial analysis to bond proceeds and developer advances (loans) to pay for these tutes litigation, Downey said no, enable them to carry out their improvements. Of its five board members, two are selected by the that Park Creek has 30 days to duties to Stapleton taxpayers. developer (Forest City) and three by the Stapleton Development Cor- cure the default. Presumably, the King Harris and fellow Park poration (SDC), an arm of the City of Denver. SDC is responsible for the sale of Stapleton Airport land to the developer and for oversight cure would be effected by Park Creek board member John Moye of its redevelopment. The Park Creek District consists of 16 acres of Creek agreeing to pay for the apologized to Westerly Creek for land south of I-70 west of Havana Street. independent legal services sought not providing the requested in- by Westerly Creek. The Westerly Brian Fennelly, CFO, Forest City Stapleton formation. Moye invited Westerly WCMD. Westerly Creek Metropolitan District (WCMD) is the entity that taxes commercial and residential land in Stapleton to pay for Creek board has interviewed three attorneys to replace Cockrel Creek to attend Park Creek’s January meeting to make the case local infrastructure. Approximately 3% of the total mill levy goes and hopes to have that individual under contract very soon. At that it needs such independent advice. For its part, Westerly for maintenance and operating costs of Park Creek and Westerly this point, it appears to be an open question as to whether Park Creek appears to be moving toward a larger goal – a renegoti- Creek while 97% of the tax revenue is used by Park Creek to pay Creek will pay invoices incurred by Westerly Creek for any ation of its IGA with Park Creek. In fact, item number one on for debt service and infrastructure. Westerly Creek board members legal service expenses the latter board incurs. Monday’s agenda was titled “Termination of Intergovernmental are selected through a biannual vote of Stapleton property owners. Monday’s meeting was tense with several exchanges of Agreement with the Park Creek Metropolitan District.” The WCMD board is legally obligated to bring into its boundaries all the Stapleton land Forest City purchases from Denver. Eventually, the Westerly Creek district will include all of redeveloped Stapleton. www.AdvancedPediatricAssociates.com | Like Us On Facebook | 303-699-6200 In 2016, for the first time, all WCMD board members are residential Stapleton property owners not affiliated with Forest City. Welcoming New Patients! Two-District Structure. The need for this two-district structure Central Park Professional Condominiums arose partly from circumstances at the beginning of Stapleton’s rede- 2373 Central Park Boulevard, #202 velopment—there were no Stapleton residents at that time. But apart Denver, Colorado 80238 from that, the developer and SDC appointees were given full control of the PCMD board to minimize the risk that non-developer interests would oppose and potentially stop infrastructure financing and construction plans. Only the five members of the PCMD board could ever have a share of the 16-acre property that geographically defines their district (and therefore the right to vote on the PCMD board). Westerly Creek was created to establish a taxing entity that encom- Need a Same-Day Appointment for Your Sick Child? passed the entire district. The funds generated by this entity are used to retire debt incurred by Park Creek as it develops Stapleton’s local infrastructure (neighborhood streets, alleys, pocket parks, pools). We know you want quick access to medical care when your There is no ending date for the WCMD tax although the majority of child is sick, so we tailor our schedule to meet your needs: the mills (97%) would go away when Park Creek has repaid all its debt. Park Creek uses tax increment financing to pay for regional » Same-day sick visits infrastructure from 2000 to 2025, after which WCMD funds will be used for any remaining infrastructure development. » Minimal wait times d Certi This master/servant district structure, where one district has power ar fie o d » After-hours nurse advice and on-call physician B and the other doesn’t, is common early in developments, but many Pediatri evolve as projects approach buildout. Options can include consol- P h s idation of districts or dissolution of one of the districts. Stapleton is » Most insurance plans accepted ysician nearing 80% build-out and the WCMD board has signaled its intent to re-evaluate the two-district structure by undertaking a “strategic Wishing Children and Their Families a Very Safe, Happy and Healthy New Year! planning process” and a desire to renegotiate its 16-year old inter- governmental agreement with Park Creek that defines the respective roles of the two districts.
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January 2017 24 Stapleton Front Porch points with contemporary inter- views to support that view. The material is presented logically, viscerally, and personally. We see the bureaucratic side as well as the human side, and we even get opposing points of view from all parts of the political spectrum. The material itself will win over the audience, but the technical aspects are also highly profession- al and detailed—in particular, Next month’s column will cover the Oscar films nom- the editing. That wins it for me. Fire at Sea inated for Best Picture, but this month I chose to review Reactions to the film have been along two of the top documentaries from 2016. Both of these predictable political lines: those on the Right wonderful films should be nominated for Best Documen- dismiss the film as Leftist propaganda while those on the (where neither can speak the other’s language). It is tary Feature, and both have a great chance at winning. Left point to the film as an exposé of a corrupt political in moments such as these that we understand the The Best Documentary Award at the Oscars is tricky system instigated by the Right. The problem with these power of film, and it makes us feel very much like the business. A few years ago, a friend and I discussed this views is that they miss the most scathing part of the film: Parisians watching the first filmed images from the very dilemma. He said “This year’s nominees included everyone is implicated. The Clinton and Obama adminis- Lumière brothers in 1895: we are seeing things for the a film about Latin American child immigrants, a film trations are excoriated as much as the Reagan, Bush, and first time. about Daniel Eisenberg, a film about revolution in Bur- George W. Bush administrations. DuVernay gives a gener- Rosi’s film is the Italian Oscar entry for Best For- ma, and a film about the corporate-industrial-food com- al criticism of the entire system and both political parties. eign Language Film as well as a strong contender for plex. And what wins? A film about dolphins.” Of course That is exactly what makes this film so powerful. Best Documentary Feature. It chronicles life on the he was talking about The Cove, winner of the Best Doc- You will like this if you enjoyed An Inconvenient Truth, Italian island of Lampedusa—a small outpost far off umentary Feature award in 2010. But as I pointed out Cartel Land, and/or Food Inc. the coast of Sicily, equidistant from both Italy and the to him, the category is Best Documentary Feature, not Available on Netflix. coasts of Tunisia and Libya. It is a destination point “Most Important Issue.” A documenta- for Africans migrating to Europe—a crossing that is ry is still a film, a piece of art composed both treacherous and intricate. It is literally finding a by a team—led by a director—but also needle in a haystack: a small speck of an island in the including writers, editors, a cinema- vast Mediterranean Sea. The images of those immi- tographer, camera operators, assistants, grants are heartbreaking and hardening. The verisimil- and producers. It is still a film. That is itude of their pain and suffering is poignant. how I look at documentaries. While the film spends ample time on the immi- grants and those who save and treat them, we also th 13 (2016) spend time on land as well. The film follows a young This smart, and polemical, docu- boy, Samuele, who goes about his daily life: making mentary chronicles the U.S. prison sys- 13th and playing with a slingshot, hanging out with his tem and the racial inequalities therein. friend, talking to his father and grandmother. As im- The film takes a somewhat traditional migrants fight for their lives just off the coast, life still approach to the form, incorporating goes on for the inhabitants of the island. The juxta- certain historical artifacts, graphs, position of the two (unrelated) stories is the master- animation, news coverage, interviews, and intertitles. Di- stroke of the film: that simple life is exactly what the immigrants are striving toward. That’s all. rector Ava DuVernay is no stranger to civil rights media, (2016) Fire at Sea You will like this if you enjoyed The Act of Killing, having directed the powerful Selma just a few years ago. If 13th is a more traditional documentary, Fire at Sea The Missing Picture, and/or Terraferma. The sum total is a tight package that strongly makes its is the polar opposite. Gianfranco Rosi’s film is a poetic, Opened at the Sie Film Center on 12/30. points and enables her vision. languid, even ethereal look at the intersection of mass The central point is very easy to discern: the prison migration and the daily life of Italian islanders. Fire at Vincent Piturro, Ph.D., is an associate professor of system incarcerates blacks at a disproportionate rate. We Sea finds the beauty in simple, static-camera takes of Cinema Studies at Metropolitan State University of are given a sound historical lesson on the prison system interesting images—a helicopter taking off at night or a Denver. He can be reached at [email protected]. going back to the slave era, and experts back up the pregnant woman with twins being examined by a doctor
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niques and Univ. of Colo. Hospital midwife 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Free apron, goggles, or submit events and OB/GYN talk about birth plan options. project-themed patch, merit certificate on View more events At Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. completion. 10am. www.lowesbuildandgrow. FrontPorchStapleton.com > Events Limited space; register by 1/17 at uchealth. com org/wellnesswhileexpecting. Through 2/5—Mummies: Secrets 1/16. www.botanicgardens.org LECTURES AND CLASSES from the Tombs. Special ticket re- 1/26 Thursday—7th Annual beWell quired. www.dmns.org 1/6 Friday—Four Mile Historic Awards and Community Celebra- 1/1 to 1/31—Violethive Art Thera- Park Free Day. Free First Friday. www. tion. 5:30-8:30pm. Free evening of fitness, py. Art classes, art therapy and workshops 1/19 Thursday—Science Lounge- fourmilepark.org food, fun and fashion. DoubleTree by Hilton, for kids and adults. In Mayfair neighborhood. Underwater Giants. Third Thursdays, Class listings: www.violethiveart.org 6:30-9:30pm. $10/members; $12/nonmem- 1/6 to 1/27—Clyfford Still Muse- 3203 Quebec St. Register: www.bewellcon- Free ad- bers. www.dmns.org um Free Friday Evenings. nect.net/awards, www.bewellconnect.net 1/3 Tuesday—Active Minds (Free)– mission every Friday evening, 5-8pm. SCFD Ongoing—Strengthening/stretching exer- American Popular Music in 19th Free day 1/27 10am-8pm. 1250 Bannock St. cises Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:45am and Hatha and Century: Street, Stage and Home. MUSEUMS—DENVER ART MUSEUM www.clyffordstillmuseum.org restorative-style yoga classes for students 10-11am. Jewish Community Center, 350 S Through 2/12—Glory of Venice: all levels Tues. and Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm. Au- Dahlia St. 303.316.6359. www.ActiveMinds. Masterworks of the Renaissance. 1/7 Saturday—Denver Art Muse- com 50 works from important Italian col- um Free Day. SCFD Free Day. www. gustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. 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Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. exhibitions/glory-venice, http://denverart- Free day. www.dmns.org www.historycoloradocenter.org 720.865.0325. www.ActiveMinds.com museum.org 1/3 to 1/31—Tuesdays in January NORTHEAST DENVER/AURORA 1/24 Tuesday—Active Minds Through 4/2—Star Wars and Four Mile Historic Park Small Set- Denver Art EVENTS Ages 2-5 accompanied by parent/ (Free)–The Nuremberg Trials. the Power of Costume. tlers. 5-6pm. Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax. Museum, featuring original costumes from Through 1/13—Youth at DAVA caregiver. 9-10am. $5/child adults free, 303.322.7727 www.ActiveMinds.com the movies; exhibit ticket required. www. Holiday Show and Sale. Downtown members free. 7150D. Forest St. Advance denverartmuseum.org Aurora Visual Arts youth exhibit. Hand- register: 720.865.0814 or education@four- 1/26 Thursday—Active Minds made holiday gifts for sale; 1405 Florence milepark.org www.fourmilepark.org (Free)–Football. 6:45-7:45pm. Sam Gary Through 5/28—Shock Wave: Jap- St. 1 block south of E. Colfax. Mon.-Fri. Library, 2961 Roslyn St. 720.865.0325. www. Thursdays, anese Fashion Design, 1980-90s. 10am-5pm and by appt. www.davarts.org 1/5 to 1/26—Star K Kids. ActiveMinds.com View gorgeous works of Japanese design- 9:30am and 11am; kids 5 and under. Mor- ers who started a fashion revolution in 1/11 Wednesday—X – DSA Vid- rison Nature Center, 16002 E. Smith Rd., 1/26 Thursday—Active Minds Paris in 1980s-90s. denverartmuseum.org, eo Cinema Arts Senior Projects Aurora. www.auroragov.org/nature – 9:30- (Free) The Story of Salt. http://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ Showcase. Video Cinema Arts (VCA) 11:30am (9:30am reception, 10am program). department at Denver School of the 1/5 to 2/24—Denver Puppet The- Rosemark at Mayfair Park, 833 Jersey. 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Stapleton Front Porch 27 January 2017 RECOGNITIONS LOCAL EVENTs (continued from page 27) mature themes, parental guidance suggested. http://dsa.dpsk12.org McAuliffe Softball Team Wins City Championship Roberts Celebrates by Giving 1/14 Saturday—2017 Denver Pre- school Program Showcase. Hosted by Denver Preschool Program, 5th annual Pre- school Showcase is FREE one-stop opportunity for Denver families to find and compare quality preschool options, learn about tuition support and talk with preschool resources in Denver area. Free food and fun kid’s activities, including appearances by PBS characters like Clifford or Curious George. Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being (3401 Eudora St.) on 1/14 from 10am-2pm. 1/26 to 1/28—The Yellow Wallpaper. World premiere of new play adapted from The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Written/directed by Brandon Becker. Features
Photo courtesy of Tom Cummings Tom Photo courtesy of 20 actors from Denver School of the Arts. 1/26-28. Schomp Theater, DSA, 7111 Montview The McAuliffe Middle School softball team finished the 2016 season undefeated at Bill Roberts K-8 School celebrated their 10th anniversary Blvd. 720.424.1713. http://dsa.dpsk12.org 9-0, and beat Skinner 9-2 to win the championship. by collecting canned goods that will be given to charities. DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg joined their festivities. NORTHFIELD EVENTS 1/6 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 DSST Robotics Teams Take 2nd and 3rd in Competition New Release. Hidden Figures; A Monster Calls; Silence; Underworld: Blood Wars. www. DSST robotics teams were recognized with a 2nd and 3rd place award in addition to the Craftmanship harkinstheatres.com Award at Rocky Mountain BEST, a statewide robotics competition. BEST Awards are considered the high- est achievement any team in competition can accomplish. The competition provides an opportunity for 1/13 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 students to build engineering skills and for the team to work in a competitive atmosphere. DSST: Byers HS, New Release. Live By Night; Sleepless. DSST: Stapleton HS and DSST: Cole HS have all won BEST Awards,either this year or in the past. www.harkinstheatres.com 1/20 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. Paterson; The Resurrection of Gavin Stone; Split. www.harkinstheatres.com 1/27 Friday—Harkins Theatres 18 New Release. A Dog’s Purpose; Gold; Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. www.harkins- theatres.com THEATRE Through 3/12—An Act of God. Garner Galleria Theatre, Denver Center for the Per- forming Arts. www.denvercenter.org Through 1/1—The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.aurorafoxartscenter. org 4801 Monaco St • dartauto.com • 303-296-1188 Through 1/8—Beauty and the Beast. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. Aurora. www. vintagetheatre.com Through 1/1—Finding Neverland. The Buell Theatre, Denver Center for the Perform- NOW OPEN! 24/7 Expert Care for the Whole Family IT’S IT’S ANAN EMERGENCYEMERGENCY UNTILUNTIL YYOUOU HAVE HAVE EXPERTEXPERT ANSWERSANSWERS. .
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Stapleton Front Porch 16-DV-1677_Ad #1.indd 1 29 January8/11/16 2:52 2017 PM Wings Gets New CEO: Stapleton Update Retired General John Barry ffective Jan. 1, John Barry will take over as chief executive officer at Noise Wall Issue Continues to Delay MLK Extension the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Lowry. Barry is a enver is awaiting CDOT review of communications director, says, “Right now, we Eretired Air Force general well known for his work as executive director a revised noise evaluation report don’t have a specific timeframe for receiving the of the Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation team. Most recent- Dthat will help answer the question determination.” Jane Boand, DPW senior planner, ly, he served as president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro of whether a noise mitigation wall will be said in an email that should CDOT and FHWA Denver and prior to that served for seven years as superintendent of Aurora required as part of the extension of Martin not concur, Denver Public Works would work Public Schools. Barry is an honors graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Luther King Blvd. in east Stapleton. The with CDOT to develop an outreach plan to the combat fighter pilot, wing commander and graduate of Top Gun. report was prepared by engineers working for residents and property owners, possibly leading to Barry replaces Greg Anderson who is stepping down after 12 years as the Forest City. It includes additional informa- a vote conducted according to CDOT protocol. museum’s CEO. Also leaving the museum is Mark Hyatt, chief operating tion on potential interference of driver sight That process means a vote could not occur “until at officer. Hyatt has taken a position as president of the Aviation Community distances from placement of the noise walls. least February because of the necessary preparation Foundation. Denver has taken the position that the noise and the mailing of the ballots.” According to that “If we were to design a perfect leader to take Wings boldly into the walls are not “reasonable and feasible” but the timetable, a public meeting might be held mid- to future,” said Charlie Johnson, chairman of the board at Wings Over the city needs concurrence by CDOT and the late-January. Rockies, “the blueprint would almost certainly include a diagram of John Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) The project was originally slated to begin Barry. There simply isn’t a more qualified, courageous or passionate leader because the $16 million project is funded in construction in the summer of 2016. It will extend more devoted to the heritage and to the future of our museum’s mission.” part with federal monies. the roadway from Havana St. to Peoria St., and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is Colorado’s Official Nancy Kuhn, Denver Public Works’ add two through lanes in each direction along with Air & Space Museum. It was founded in 1994 and is housed at the former medians and detached parallel bicycle/pedestrian Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. facilities. A combination of factors has delayed the project possibly a full calendar year. Those factors include design changes, new federal and state noise regulations and an outdated 2011 environmental impact document. The noise walls under consider- ation would be located along the south side of the new MLK alignment from Havana to Moline St. where there are existing residential properties. For additional information, search for “Noise Wall Issue Delays MLK Extension” at FrontPorchStapleton. com (or December 2016 issue, page 35).
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January 2017 30 Stapleton Front Porch Stapleton Update By John Fernandez CAB Studies Its Future Xcel Selecting Solar Storage Program Participants wenty-three years after its creation, the Stapleton Xcel anticipates selecting six Stapleton homeowners for Xcel is targeting the residential neighborhood north of Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is questioning its own participation in a two-year test of current battery technologies Martin Luther King Blvd., between Trenton and Havana Tfuture. A meeting titled “Role of the Citizen Advisory at homes that already use solar power. Xcel held a public open Streets. Xcel representatives said this is one of the neigh- Board” has been scheduled for 6pm, Jan. 10 in the first of a house in November to solicit interest in having refrigera- borhoods with the highest penetration of home-based brief series to answer issues such as membership responsibility tor-sized units installed “behind the meter.” The units, which solar panels in its service territory. At the open house, Beth and CAB’s independence from other Stapleton groups such as cost $15-$20,000 each, would be provided to consumers Chacon, Xcel Energy’s director of Grid Storage and Emerg- the Stapleton Development Corporation (SDC). The meeting free of cost as Xcel studies alternative battery technologies, ing Technologies, said “Xcel wants to learn how energy will be held in the SDC boardroom, 7350 E. 29th Ave., Suite the integration of distributed storage to help even out load storage can help manage the impact of high concentrations 200. demand for the utility, and how Xcel can accommodate more of rooftop solar energy on distribution system feeders.” Dis- CAB has created a working committee of its members solar energy into its system. About 50 Stapleton residents tribution feeders are used to bring electricity into homes and to deliberate these issues. Formal invitations to the Jan. 10 attended the open house. Participants would benefit by having businesses and carry the energy produced by in-home solar meeting include SDC, the Stapleton Foundation, City Coun- additional battery storage that could provide the home with systems to the electric grid. cilman Chris Herndon and several longtime Stapleton-area electrical power during a system outage. Chacon said the North Central Park and Eastbridge activists. Participants will be announced in February. The in-home neighborhoods have about 20 percent penetration and that CAB’s mission is to “provide input from a broad spectrum batteries would go live in March. 35 percent represents a “tipping point” in terms of impacts of interests in the community to the Stapleton Development on the grid. Voltage issues, sometimes perceived as “light Corporation regarding the planning and development process flickers,” can begin to impact the grid as power flows back for the redevelopment of the former Stapleton International Planning Continues for and forth between the homes’ photovoltaic systems and the Airport.” CAB and its predecessor (the Stapleton Tomorrow grid. Citizen Advisory Committee) were directly involved in the APS 25th Ave. Campus Xcel also hopes to announce in February the location of creation of the “Green Book,” the Stapleton Development six utility scale batteries to be installed along the utility feed- oter approval of Aurora Public Schools’ Plan. Original members were appointed by the mayor but er line itself in this neighborhood. These batteries “in front (APS) $300 million bond issue in November over the years, the committee has coordinated such appoint- of the meter” would be placed at various locations within the has given the APS administration a green ments through the SDC. V public street right-of-way. light to resume planning for a 6th–12th-grade cam- The current self-evaluation stems from several factors This pilot project is one of two approved in March 2016 pus on a nine-acre parcel located on the north side including a drop in CAB participation and SDC criticism by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) under of 25th Ave. between Galena and Geneva streets. this fall when CAB communicated directly with Denver City the company’s Innovative Clean Technology (ICT) Program. Those efforts include acquisition of a 1.7-acre parcel Council requesting that Stapleton builders not be exempt through condemnation, and negotiations with Den- from Denver’s new affordable housing linkage fee. The larger ver School of Science and Technology for a possible factor relates to Stapleton’s approaching build-out and wheth- 50-50 partnership in financing construction of the er CAB’s functions are more appropriately handled by other new buildings required for the campus. The bond groups such as the Stapleton Foundation, Stapleton United issue would provide the APS share of capital costs for Neighbors (SUN) or the Master Community Association the campus. (MCA). APS has previously stated they expect the emi- The Jan. 10 meeting will be facilitated by Darvin Ayres, nent domain process to be concluded by March. The whose services are being paid for by the Stapleton Foundation. property is currently occupied by the South Staple- ton Office Warehouse Park building. According to Superintendent Rico Munn, the acquisition is crit- Police Catch Package Thief ical to provide enough land for the campus and to By Lt. Ian Culverhouse link two disconnected APS parcels along that block. n Dec. 14, the staff at Staybridge Suites at 8101 E. At the Dec. 6 APS Board meeting, members au- Northfield Blvd. were cleaning rooms when they dis- thorized Munn to continue discussions with DSST Ocovered several boxes/packages with different names and about operating one of its charter schools at the APS addresses in one of the rooms. They called Denver Police and our property. Board members cautioned Munn that their detectives responded. The solo female guest of the room was sub- approval of continued discussions does not guarantee sequently arrested for possession of the stolen packages. It appears that DSST would ultimately be selected as the char- the victims of the stolen packages were all Stapleton/Northfield ter school operator. When contacted by the Front residents and we are actively working on contacting the owners of Porch, neither Munn’s office nor Bill Kurtz of DSST the packages. And, of course, a big thanks to the staff at the hotel would share any information about the partnership for their observations and actions that led to this arrest—as well discussion. as the recovery of several gifts! Munn has said it will be several years before a The holidays are here. Many of us are ordering more items new school will open at the 25th Ave. site, but the online. Please remember that package thefts are crimes of oppor- time is right to begin the planning since new homes tunity. Suspects will follow delivery trucks and watch for drop- in Stapleton Aurora are beginning construction. Sta- offs. It has been reported that suspects may sit on porches. Report pleton developer Forest City anticipates construction any suspicious activity. Together we can stop porch pirates. A big of 322 homes for that portion of Stapleton located thanks to all of you for keeping a watchful eye on each other. in the city limits of Aurora, i.e., south of 26th Ave. Love Your Smile!
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Stapleton Front Porch 31 January 2017 SUN Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm (Block Captain meeting) and 7:30pm (Board meeting) at the Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 MLK Jr. Blvd. For information about SUN, visit www.stapletonunitedneighbors.com. To contact SUN or confirm meeting time, email [email protected] SUN’s Concerns about NHS Enrollment Projections
By Amanda Allshouse surpass the maximum size for Sandoval were needed for Northfield, specifically mittee, particularly parents of early-elementary SUN Board President Amanda Alls- Campus of 2,400–2,500 seats (see chart). citing “if 3,000 students wanted to enroll,” school-age children, and/or retirees, should feel house raised concerns about overcrowding DPS assumes 60 percent or fewer of more buildings would be built because there encouraged to attend to learn more. at the Sandoval Campus in six–eight years Northfield-boundary families will at- is an abundance of land. There was no men- during public comment at the Dec. 15 tend Northfield because 65 percent of tion of what strain the practice of ad hoc Jan. 17 SUN Block Captain Meeting Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of East-boundary families attend East. How- expansion would put on common facilities At the Jan. 17 SUN Block Captain/Out- Education meeting. DPS had stated the ever, 45 percent of in-boundary elementary for dining, athletics and parking. reach meeting (6:30–7:25pm), the community Sandoval Campus maximum number of school families attend in-boundary elemen- will hear development updates regarding the seats at full build-out was 2,400–2,500 tary schools that feed into East, compared Jan. 17 SUN Board Meeting— Punch Bowl Social site, any available plans seats. DPS had proposed (now approved) to 87 percent of Stapleton families who Formation of Oversight Committee to Monitor for transit-oriented development around the placement of a DSST high school, which attended first grade in-boundary last year, DPS Commitments to NHS Central Park Train Station, and updates about would require 515–550 seats on the cam- and 84 percent of Stapleton families who At the upcoming SUN board meeting the Central Park Bridge completion. pus. Using numbers DPS presented to the attended sixth grade in-boundary. When 80 Jan. 17, 7:30–8:45pm, Central Park Recre- community on Dec. 5, when carried out percent of Northfield-boundary families are ation Center Multipurpose room, the SUN Amanda Allshouse, is president of the Staple- to 2024 (when today’s first-graders enter projected to attend Northfield, coupled with board will work with interested community ton United Neighbors Board of Directors, and ninth grade), projections for Northfield the mandatory 35 percent seats reserved for members about formation of a long-term an instructor in the Department of Biostatistics High School (NHS) enrollment climb out-of-boundary, Northfield High School oversight committee for monitoring fulfill- and Informatics at the Colorado School of Public above 2,000 total students enrolled. Com- alone would require more than 2,400 seats ment of DPS’s commitments to Northfield Health. bined with the 550 seats needed for DSST, by the year 2023. After the public comment High School. Any community member enrollment at the two schools would then ended, DPS announced that if more space interested in a multiyear role on this com-
Figure: Vertical axis is the total number SUN’S Northfield High School Enrollment Projections of students enrolled at Northfield High The anticipated demand for Northfield High School does not leave enough space for School over time on the horizontal axis. The filled-in bars depict the distribu- campus sharing between a DSST-size program (500-515 seats) on a fully-built Sando- tion between grades—only provided val campus (maximum seats of 2,400-2,500). Northfield could surpass a size to allow for the original estimate (would scale such sharing in fall of 2022—and could fill the fully-built campus by fall of 2023. up proportionately with the other lines boosted by a larger 9th grade class as indicated below.)
Green line/circle data points: DPS projections per December 5th meeting at Northfield. • Per DPS projections: Northfield will need another building fall of 2019 or 2020 (1st blue line) • Per DPS projections: In 2023-24 Northfield’s size surpasses the “sharing” threshold for a DSST-size program (2nd blue line) • Rate for 9th graders remaining in-boundary for Northfield is as- sumed by DPS to be 60% (starting 2019).
Orange line /square data points: Assumes 70% 9th graders remain- ing-in-boundary (starting 2020). • Northfield surpasses the “sharing” threshold in 2022, fills the fully-built campus in 2024 (3rd blue line). (continued on next page)
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Stapleton Front Porch 33 January 2017 Beeler Park: Where Urban Meets the Prairie
By John Fernandez In Beeler Park, the western third of Sec- he Rocky Mountain Arsenal Na- tion 10, 10 builders have already purchased tional Wildlife Refuge (RMAN- lots. Many of the roads and alleys have TWR) really is where the buffalo been constructed and Central Park Blvd. (bison) roam. And Beeler Park really has been extended to connect to Prairie is where urban meets the Great Plains. Parkway in Commerce City. That roadway Both assets are moving ahead rapidly in is expected to be open to the public in fulfilling longstanding visions for land February once Xcel installs streetlights. that not so long ago was on the outer fringes of the Denver metro area. Next Door Neighbor: The Wildlife Refuge Beeler Park is the first phase of “It’s a big change for us. There are going development on Section 10, the last to be great positives that come from it, lots large land parcel in Stapleton to undergo of new neighbors, lots of new people who conversion from abandoned airport to will be interested in the Arsenal.” That’s “out-fill” urban development. Section David Lucas, manager of the RMANWR. 10 is a one-square-mile area bordered by Urban development is now cheek to jowl 56th Ave. on the south, Dick’s Sporting with the 16,000-acre refuge that is literally Goods Park on the west, and RMANWR “well positioned to leverage … early invest- on the north and east. At full build-out, ments to create world-class wildlife habitat it is projected to have 2,400 single-family and a conservation education facility in the endless outdoor opportunities.” extension of the Rocky Mountain Greenway homes and 400 apartments. heart of a rapidly growing urban metropo- Two immediate results of that culture that will eventually link to Rocky Flats Na- Approximately 30 single-family lis.” That phrase is taken from the recently change are the refuge’s participation in the tional Wildlife Refuge all the way to Rocky homes are under construction and the completed environmental impact statement Great Outdoors Colorado Inspire grant (see Mountain National Park. Design of the $1.6 first residents are expected to move in that recommended Rocky Mountain Ar- article page 12) and a decision to add seven million in improvements will begin in the during January. Beeler Park occupies senal become a new type of facility among new trailheads at the property boundary. fall of 2017 with construction the following 130 acres of the 620-acre Section 10. At the U.S. Fish & Wildlife’s holdings—an Two of those trailheads will be on 56th Ave. year. build-out it is expected to accommodate “urban refuge,” one that seeks to “wel- near Uvalda and Chambers streets. Funded This close relationship between ur- 1,200 dwelling units and upwards of come many more nontraditional visitors, in part by a grant through the Colorado ban development and a natural area was 70,000 square feet of mixed-use com- and increase refuge access from outlying Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), the envisioned in the early planning for an mercial development fronting 56th Ave. communities.” new trailheads will permit bicycle access to abandoned Stapleton International Airport and the extension of Central Park Blvd. In Lucas’ words, it is a shift “from and through the refuge for the first time. dating to the late 1980s. The Rocky Moun- north of 56th. stay-away towards a place of learning and The program also includes a 7.5-mile tain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Act
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January 2017 34 Stapleton Front Porch Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (16,000 acres) Beeler Park: Where Urban Meets the Prairie Right: The Section 10 master plan features a “grand arc” of trunk open Stapleton Section 10 space sweeping north from 56th Ave. and terminating in a 68-acre retention Master Plan pond in the northwest corner of the site. Two linear parks radiate northeast from the grand arc and link to a 75- RMANWR
foot wide buffer on the north and east ity sides of the section, creating a transi- C tion from housing to wildlife refuge. A
regional trail in the grand arc connects o mm e r ce to the refuge at the northwest corner of C Section 10. Pedestrian/bike paths will be built in the buffer areas.
Upper left: Section 10 sits relatively high, giving views of downtown. Above: The newest part of Stapleton abuts the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge and its slope- roofed visitor center. Left: Homes are under construction. Ten Stapleton builders have purchased lots in Beeler Park. Right: Asphalt and concrete piles ity, the Park Creek Metro- Lucas finds the progress on rubble pile recycled from Stapleton are rapidly politan District and Denver removal “miraculous,” adding, “Greg shrinking as materials are trucked Public Schools. Those ame- Holt (of Denver Aviation) said it would off-site. nities include multiuse fields, be gone by December of 2016 and it playground equipment, a rest might well be. That’s great news for all room, hardscape, concrete of us who have been looking at it for a and crusher fines paths, re- decade.” was approved by Congress in 1992. (The takeoff and landing of jet aircraft. Prospec- gional trail connection, trashcans, benches, refuge was officially established in 2004). tive purchasers need to understand that and shade structures. Moving Forward And in 1995, the Denver City Council ad- most of the open space in Section 10 will Bar Chadwick, of Denver’s Department Two claims on Section 10 from the opted the Stapleton Development Plan, aka not be traditional green grass city parks but, of Finance and who serves as the mayor’s days when the refuge was an arsenal have Green Book, which foresaw a redeveloped instead, a landscape of dry-land grasses and Stapleton liaison, says the “five partners been resolved: construction by Forest Stapleton transitioning from an extension of shrubs, not unlike the refuge itself. have been working on details and great City of a new water main for the refuge, the city grid on the south to fingers of urban Forest City has proceeded with devel- strides have been made toward the financ- replacing one that ran diagonally through development extending into a re-created opment at Beeler Park despite the lack of a ing of Section 10. We hope to be able to the property; and Forest City acquisition High Plains landform on the north. financing plan for completion of the trunk make an announcement during the first from Denver of a railroad easement that open space. Storm drainage improvements quarter of 2017.” served the weapons plant. Parks and Other Amenities have been installed, and the land has been The balance of Section 10 will be ac- Massive amounts of dirt have been graded and will be seeded this winter with a Removal of Old Runways quired by Forest City once the developer moved to create open space that doubles mix of native grasses and shrubs. Little remains of Stapleton in Section is ready to begin housing construction as storm drainage. It is a twist on the usual However, a plan to pay for “amenities” in 10. Piles of asphalt and concrete derived east of the trunk open space. Forest City sequence: earth-moving to restore a rolling, the open space is still being developed in a from the airport’s runways and taxiways are spokesman Tom Gleason said he antici- High Plains landscape from its previous five-way negotiation involving Forest City, rapidly being trucked away as the long- pates that will happen in 2018. incarnation as a man-made flat plain for the Denver, the Denver Urban Renewal Author- sought recycling goal nears completion.
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