Distributed to the Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair and East Colfax neighborhoods DENVER, COLORADO JANUARY 2017 “Discussion” on Sandoval Campus Sharing Photo by Laura Mahony for the Front Porch the Front for Laura Mahony Photo by 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. Printed with soy-based ink. Paper contains 30% postconsumer waste. Women’s Couples New Westerly Cultivating Like us at Front Porch March Working Access to Newspaper for updates Creek Compassion on D.C. 6 Together 8 the Refuge 12 Rehabilitation 14 20 on local news and events. January 2017 1 Stapleton Front Porch sta130324 MCA_Header_L5.pdf 1 3/22/13 2:24 PM ! A forlorn snowman starts to melt away as the very cold spell eases. Events & Announcements at Stapleton 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. Jennifer Olsen | Communications Coordinator [email protected] Get the latest on Master Community Association Sponsored by Stapleton MCA EDITOR/PUBLISHERS: Carol Roberts – Managing Editor The Stapleton Front Porch is published by Steve Larson – Photography Stapleton Front Porch, LLC, 2566 Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80238. Over 38,000 papers are ASS’T MANAGING EDITOR: Anne Hebert printed. The free paper is distributed during WRITERS: John Fernandez & Melinda Pearson the first week of each month to homes and AD SALES: Karissa McGlynn 303-333-0257 businesses in Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, wwww.FrontPorchStapleton.com Montclair, Mayfair and East Colfax. 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