Life On Capitol Hill 0818 by Colorado Community Media

Life On

August 2018 FREE

CAPITOL HILL

HEART AND SOUL: Tangoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion draws dancers to Uptown P12

HISTORIC GEMS: PLAYFUL PLAN: Proposal would improve park amenities P8

Volunteers comb Cap Hill for landmark buildings P5

A PUBLICATION OF

ON THE RADAR: Local group looks into pedestrian safety P24

2 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Business and Developments

By Kailyn Lamb | klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

DEVELOPMENTS

BUSINESSES OPENINGS

The development project at East Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard is still underway. The development includes apartment buildings and retail space. Photos by Kailyn Lamb

Ninth and Colorado Project In early 2014, Continuum Partners and CIM Group proposed a new housing and retail development off of Ninth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The 26-acre project was approved by city council in December that year. The project is aiming to revitalize the former University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. The first building, a nine-story luxury apartment building, has been completed. Residents began moving into Theo Luxury Residences in spring. The building is named for Dr. Theodore Puck, a genetic scientist who spent his career in Colorado and worked at the CU Health Sciences Center. Construction on the surrounding apartments and retail space is ongoing. The development includes a movie theater and affordable housing project as well as two neighborhood parks. In July, construction caused street closures on 11th Avenue. For up-to-date information on the construction progress, visit: http://9thandcolorado. com/development-news/. 3090 Downing St. Two years after its move to Five Points, the Denver Wrangler officially shut down in June. Prior to the move, the gay bar had been in the Uptown neighborhood for two decades. Less than a month after the closure, a developer has already scooped up the property and will convert it to housing. The sale was first reported by BusinessDen. GHC Partners, a California-based developer specializing in affordable housing, bought the business property as well as an adjacent lot. GHC has development projects across the nation in 24 states, according to its website. The company did not respond to a request for comment on the construction timeline for the site.

Denver Ted’s Cheesesteaks Thirteen months after the original Capitol Hill location closed, Denver Ted’s Has finally opened in LoDo. Owner Michael Rodriguez had initially hoped for a quick turnaround, closing in Cap Hill at 1308 Pearl St. in May and reopening in July 2017. Construction and funding caused the slow down, Rodriguez said. The new location at 2020 Lawrence St. has three times the seating area as the original spot, Rodriguez said. The restaurant held a grand opening on July 21. Ted’s first opened on Pearl Street in 2004. Rodriguez said he is hoping to bring the Capitol Hill customer base over to the new location, which has a bar area. He is also hoping to incorporate the area into a wider delivery range. “It was bittersweet, of course,” he said of the move. “We had a great customer base.” Ted’s will be sharing the new space on Lawrence Street with Ice Cream Riot. The ice cream shop should be opening in the next few weeks.

A new 30,000-square-foot Target opened on July 22 on the 16th Street Mall. The store is two ﬂoors.

The Santa Fe Cookie Co. opened a second location inside the Black Crow Gallery Space on Bannock Street in the Golden Triangle.

Leven Deli Co. opened in the Golden Triangle on July 30. The location specializes in take-out meals and has a bike drive-thru window.

Santa Fe Cookie Co. The Santa Fe Cookie Co. expanded with a new location in the Golden Triangle. The bakery is at 303 16th St. The second location is inside the Black Crow Gallery Space at 144 W. 12th Ave. The cookie business was founded in 1985 by Deborah Kuehn. It moved into the 16th Street Mall space in 2008. Kuehn passed away in June 2017 and the business temporarily closed. Her niece, Alexis McLean, took over and reopened the business in October that year. She also runs Black Crow Gallery.

Leven Deli Co. Located at 123 W. 12th Ave., Leven Deli opened in the Golden Triangle on July 30. The deli space is run by Luke Hendricks and Anthony Lygizos, who met while working at Potager in Capitol Hill. The pair will focus on take-out sandwich options, including staples like Reuben and pastrami. Leven will have breakfast options in addition to its sandwich menu. The deli has indoor seating area and bar selections, as well as a bike drive-thru window.

Booz Hall RiNo River North continues its reputation as the adult playground, adding Booz Hall at the end of June. Booz Hall is located at 2845 Walnut St. and has tasting rooms for five distillers. Rising Sun Distillery is the only one in the line-up from Denver. The other options, State 38 Distilling, Wood’s High Mountain Distilling, 3 Hundred Days of Shine and Jack Rabbit Hill Farm hail from all over Colorado. Each distiller has its own bar space where people can buy cocktails or bottles. This lineup will stay in the Booz Hall until December, when the options will rotate out. The space also has a boutique and art space.

Garibaldi Mexican Bistro The Englewood-based Mexican restaurant is expanding, adding a second location at 1043 Broadway. Garibaldi is replacing the former Quijote’s spot, which closed earlier this year. The Englewood location is at 3298 S. Broadway. A staff member there said the company would announce the opening of the Denver location on its Facebook page.

Improper City Shortly after Booz Hall opened at 28th and Walnut streets, Improper City opened a few blocks away in RiNo. Improper City, 3201 Walnut St., has bar and food truck options and a coffee café. The warehouse space will also have an outdoor area with stadium seating, Astroturf and patio space. The indoor portion opened in mid-July, the outdoor space is set to open in August or September.

Target The new 30,000-square-foot Target on the 16th Street Mall held a grand opening on July 22. The location at 1600 California St. replaced a food court area. The space is two floors and includes a CVS Pharmacy. CLOSURES

The Art Institute of Colorado is closing its Denver location by the end of the year. The school is located at 1200 N. Lincoln St.

Art Institute of Colorado The Art Institute of Colorado will close its Denver location by the end of the year, joining more than a dozen of the schools around the country that have shuttered. The school is in a nine-story building at 1200 N. Lincoln St. in Capitol Hill. Art Institute campuses were owned by Education Management Corp. until 2017 when it sold to the Dream Center Foundation. Argosy University and South University campuses were included in the deal. The deal included 31 campuses. The sale converted Art Institute schools into a nonprofit model. Current students will continue to attend classes until the closure. CHANGES Kilgore Books The used book store celebrated its 10year anniversary in June. Kilgore hosted a celebration that was open to the public on June 23. The store, 624 E. 13th Ave., first opened in 2008. It sits in-between the Wax Trax vinyl and music store locations.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Have a news or business story idea? We'd love to read all about it. To send us your news and business press releases please visit coloradocommunitymedia.com, click on the Press Releases tab and follow easy instructions to make submissions.

Life On Capitol Hill 3

August 2018

The

Uptown

beer man

Gardiner Hammond ﬁrst opened Alpine Dog Brewing Co. in November 2014. Hammond said he enjoys having the neighborhood bar-feel at his Uptown location. Photo by Kailyn Lamb

Owner puts his ‘personal stamp’ on neighborhood brewery By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

hree years ago, when it came to find the space to open his own brewery, Gardiner Hammond’s first thought was the Capitol Hill area: The night life and music scene in the area had been a draw to him when he was 21. “It was always a hangout for me,” Hammond, now 33, said. “This is a pretty mellow vibe around here.” And the vibe has been good: Come November, Hammond, who lives in nearby Congress Park, will celebrate the four-year anniversary of the Alpine Dog Brewing Co., 1505 N. Ogden St., tucked just around the corner from the Ogden Theatre on Colfax Avenue. Hammond was born in California, but moved to Morisson when he was 7. He briefly returned to California, where he studied finance at Santa Clara University. But the economy took a turn, making a career in that field difficult. “In 2008, that was real promising,” he said, jokingly. While attending school in California, Hammond said he was bitten by the craft beer bug. It wasn’t until after college that he began to brew as a hobby. As time went on, he decided it was something he could do for a living. “I thought that the business aspect of a small brewery would be cool, something that you could put your personal stamp on.” Hammond started working at the now defunct Old Mill Brewery and Grill in Littleton. After learning all he could about beer styles and tools of the trade, he left to make his own start with Alpine Dog. Having a background in finance did help Hammond in the early phases of starting a brewery. Breweries typically require significant investment in equipment and buildout.

His degree, he said, helped him with initial fundraising. When Alpine Dog opened in 2014, the brewery launched with a flagship New Englandstyle IPA called Thunder Puppy. The IPA craze has taken over Denver, with many breweries offering their own style and flair to the brew. Alpine Dog is no different, Hammond said. The Thunder Puppy is still Alpine Dog’s best seller, making up anywhere from a quarter to half of the brewery’s sales every month. The IPA is one of Hammond’s favorite styles of beer. When making beer, he finds inspiration from foods like chocolates and jams. But he typically is inspired by the beers themselves. “I try to take what I like about a style, say IPA, and emphasize what I like about it personally and let if develop in that direction,” he said. “That can change over time as my tastes change.” Alpine Dog offers 14 rotating beers. Owning a brewery is more than just finding the perfect recipe. Hammond said he spends anywhere from eight to 16 hours in the brewery. He can be found mixing beers, delivering kegs or working on the computer. Old Mill, he said, helped prepare him to some extent for the long hours. Running a brewery “involves a lot of multitasking generally,” he said. “Before you do 100 hours a week, it’s hard to know exactly what that can be like.” But working in the Uptown community makes the long hours worth it to Hammond. The brewery frequently hosts events, including a monthly cheese and beer pairing and the weekly running club, which attracts 15 to 25 people every Tuesday. “We’re very much a neighborhood bar,” Hammond said. “We try to do a lot of special events because we think that’s fun, and it keeps it fresh for the neighborhood along with rotating beers.”

IT’S AN

EMERGENCY UNTIL YOU HAVE EXPERT ANSWERS. When an emergency happens it's crucial to get the right diagnosis. At Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, the time between your arrival and receiving life-saving treatments is faster than the national average. That means you'll get the answers you need in a timely manner.

pslmc.com/ER

We are also part of the HealthONE network, with all its resources, and that makes all the difference during an emergency. We are here for all of your high-risk emergencies including strokes, heart attacks, accidents, or gastrointestinal issues. When it's an emergency, get the expert answers you deserve. Expert fast – Experts close

the page

2001 High St, Denver 80218

4 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

GRAND OPENING

DENVER

3905 East Evans Ave

7.97

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay California 750ml

Tito’s Handmade Vodka 1.75L

9.97

26.49

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky 750ml

18.99

GRAND OPENING DENVER (Next to Natural Grocers)

New Belgium Fat Tire 12-12oz btls

13.49

3905 East Evans Ave. Denver, CO 80210 (720) 535-0027

TotalWine.com

TotalWineAndMore

TotalWine

NATURAL GROCERS

Total Wine E Evans Ave

Enjoy the Total Wine & More Experience in 23 States. Find them at TotalWine.com

S Colorado Blv d

Prices valid 8/1/2018-8/31/2018. Total Wine & More is not responsible for typographical errors, human error or supplier price increases. Products while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Total Wine & More is a registered trademark of Retail Services & Systems, Inc. © 2018 Retail Services & Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Please drink responsibly. Use a designated driver.

From I-25N, take Exit 204 for CO-2 S. Turn left onto CO-2 South/ South Colorado Boulevard. Total Wine & More is on the right.FromI25S, take Exit 204 and continue straight onto CO-2 South/South Colorado Boulevard. Total Wine & More is on the right. HOURS: Mon-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-11:45pm, Sun 8am-10pm

1808RO0035_DEN_2301_Denver XL TAB_8.1

Apothic Red California 750ml

Life On Capitol Hill 5

August 2018

Uncovering layers of

How a building receives landmark status

history

By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Capitol Hill’s district boasts most historic preservations in the city Volunteers with Discover Denver take notes on an apartment building in Capitol Hill. Volunteers look for interesting architectural features or designs on buildings to see if the building can be designated historic and given landmark status. Courtesy of Discover Denver By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

pending time walking Denver’s neighborhoods means that Beth Glandon learns something new about the city every time she goes out. And as director of Discover Denver, a volunteer program that surveys historic areas, she gets to do that often, studying homes and buildings throughout the city, searching for hidden gems of architecture and learning the history behind the brick and mortar. Whatever neighborhood she is working in at the time, Glandon said, becomes her favorite spot in the city.

“It sounds kind of funny, but you fall in love with each neighborhood because you truly are looking at every building, you’re talking with the neighbors, you kind of become immersed in what’s happening there,” she said. For the past four years, Historic Denver, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Denver’s historic architecture, has been working on a partnership with the city to survey a handful of neighborhoods at a time for landmark buildings. About 70 volunteers help with the nonprofit’s Discover Denver program, which reviews buildings for interesting historic or architectural features. Historic Denver has already completed surveys in several Denver neighborhoods,

including City Park West. The group began surveying Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park last October. How long it takes to finish a survey depends on the number of volunteers and the size of the neighborhood. The group spent a year surveying Virginia Village because of the area’s size. Discover Denver is not surveying areas that are already designated as historic districts. In addition to photographs, volunteers take notes on prominent architectural features or changes that have been made on the building, such as additions. SEE HISTORIC, P6

The Molly Brown House Museum is operated by Historic Denver. In 1970 a group of neighbors came together and decided to make the house a historic landmark, and then created Historic Denver which works with the city to preserve buildings. Kailyn Lamb

Applications to receive landmark status are reviewed by the city’s Landmark Preservation team within the Community Planning and Development office. The ordinance laying out the criteria of what makes a building historic was first adopted in 1967. Buildings receive the designation based on three categories: history, architecture and geography. As part of the application, people need to research the building to verify whether it matches the criteria, said Kara Hahn, principal city planner with Landmark Preservation. Building owners pay a $250 fee. Buildings that act as directional landmarks within the city fall into the geography category. A prime example is Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St., a Beaux Arts-style train station downtown dating back to 1881 that has been redeveloped with bar space and retail outlets. Buildings need to meet two of the three categories for landmark status. The city of Denver recently put together a task force to review the landmark ordinance, specifically the demolition notification process. In 2006, Denver City Council unanimously voted the public needed to be notified about demolition plans for buildings with potential for historic preservation. But the ordinance does not give people much time to file an application. Once a notice is publicized, the community has up to 28 days to research a building’s history and pay the $875 fee for non-owners. “That’s a significant threshold to reach, and the amount of research required to write a good designation application is fairly extensive and can take a large amount of time,” Hahn said. “It’s a really heavy load to do in a three- to four-week period.” The task force comprises members of the city council as well as the public. In addition to the demolition notices, Hahn said the task force created a list of topics on preservation it would like to address. Some cities, such as San Francisco, have added cultural history to preservation criteria. Hahn said there is some interest in doing that in Denver. In particular, she has researched buildings making strides in the LGBTQ community. “This is something that is important to the city — but it’s important to me personally — is that all parts of Denver are represented in our landmarks,” she said, “so what is designated or what is preserved represents the Denver population.”

6 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Historic FROM PAGE 5

Early Growth In the city of Denver, council districts 9 and 10 have the highest concentration of protected properties, said Annie Levinsky, executive director of Historic Denver. Council district 9 includes City Park and City Park West as well as areas of north Denver and downtown. District 10 covers Capitol Hill, Uptown, Cherry Creek, Civic Center as well as Cheesman Park and Congress Park. Part of the reason for the large number of historic areas relates to the growth of the city in its early days. “Capitol Hill was not the first residential neighborhood, but it was an early residential neighborhood,” Levinsky said. “It was the first really grand neighborhood.” People wanted to build their own grand mansion homes around the chosen location for the Capitol building, which was completed in 1894, Levinsky said. Later, multi-family residences such as apartment buildings began to take over the landscape in the Capitol Hill area. Denver has more than 7,000 properties that are protected by landmark status, which means any changes or construction to the building requiring a permit from the city will need approval from the city’s Landmark Preservation office. The office has design guidelines it looks at to approve changes. A majority of the protected properties fall into historic districts. The districts cover a group of properties instead of

The Colorado State Capitol building was completed in 1894, and is likely one of Denver’s most recognized historic landmarks. The building is included in the Civic Center Park Historic District. Photos by Kailyn Lamb an individual one. The size of Denver’s historic districts vary from a few houses to entire blocks or neighborhoods. About 330 individual properties are protected, Levinsky said.The remaining protected buildings fall under the 53 historic districts in the city. Historic districts range in size. Humboldt Island, which Levinsky said was the first residential historic district, consists of two blocks of houses near Cheesman Park. The Wyman Historic District, one of the

Belgian-Rooted Modern Ales Monday - Thursday 5pm - 6pm FRIDAY 4pm - 6pm

largest in Denver, stretches from next to Cheesman Park at East 11th Avenue over to East 17th Avenue in Uptown. “The idea behind a district is just that you are trying to not only to protect the individual building, but also the context and the relationship among the buildings,” Levinsky said. “That relationship and setting has significance of its own right.” Rooted in Capitol Hill Historic Denver itself is rooted in Capitol Hill. In 1970, developers in Denver were eying Molly Brown’s former mansion at 1340 Pennsylvania St. Bulldozers were not imminent, Levinsky said, but neighbors began to be concerned the historic mansion would be lost to development. “They got together and came up with a plan to purchase the house so it could become a museum,”Levinsky said. That concern led to the founding of Historic Denver, a nonprofit that works closely with the city to help identify buildings with potential for landmark preservation. Buildings that have been given landmark designation cannot be demolished or changed without city approval. The organization operates the Molly

Brown House Museum to this day. Historic Denver is now located in the former Emerson School at 1420 N. Ogden St. The building is also a historic landmark. Historic Denver will host a Discovery Day there on Aug. 25 for neighbors looking to share or learn more about the history of the city. These type of community events, Glandon said, have helped the organization to learn more about the history of several buildings in the city. “We choose buildings because they’re interesting architecturally or we may get a tip from the neighbor that says `There’s a cool thing about this building,’ “ she said. “You can’t stand in front of a building and know what its history is.” While surveying the neighborhoods, volunteers found City Park West had less variance in types of architecture. Capitol Hill, on the other hand, has a mixture of mid-century apartment buildings and grand mansions. “One of the things that is really cool and unique about Cap Hill is the mix of architecture,” Glandon said. “You’ve got different layers of history within the neighborhood.”

$4 screaming monk ipa & abby blonde $6 food flights

MONk-days

TUES.

WED.

THUR.

$1 Off Full Pours, Beer Flights, Food Flights & Growlers!

$1 Off MONK full pours

$1 Off FOOD FLIGHTS

$1 Off GROWLERS & BEER FLIGHTS

Daily Specials don't apply to Happy Hour pricing

1604 E. 17th Ave., Denver CO WWW.MONKPUB.COM

Brian Hughes and his dog Mojo enjoy a morning at the Cheesman Park Pavilion. The Pavilion was made a landmark in 1973.

Life On Capitol Hill 7

August 2018

Where am I? Test your knowledge of Capitol Hill’s historic architecture Photos by Kailyn Lamb

5. A light ﬁxture at the Colorado State Museum building at 200 E. 14th Ave. Kailyn Lamb 4. Part of the Patterson Inn building at 420 E. 11th Ave. Kailyn Lamb 3. A balcony at the apartment building at 1200 Pennsylvania St. Kailyn Lamb 2. A decorative sculpture on the wall outside the Molly Brown House Museum at 1340 Pennsylvania St. Kailyn Lamb 1. A column at the Pavilion at Cheesman Park located at 1900 E. 11th Ave.

BORIS’S UPHOLSTERY Fabrics to Fit Your Style and Budget SERVICES: Upholstery, Drapery Foam Cut to Size Cushions & Pillows

For FREE delivery call 303-871-9777

Home Décor Fabrics 20-50% Off 303-751-2921

1402 S. Parker Rd. #A-102 Denver, CO 80231 borisupholstery.com

$50 Off $750 $100 Off $1,500 Any Labor Valid 8/1/18 – 9/15/18

FrEE LuNch BuFFEt Buy One Lunch Buffet, Get One Lunch Buffet Free Limit 1 per table per visit. Not valid with any other offers. Valid for Dine-in only. Valid @ 6th Ave. & Downing locations only. Expires: 08/31/2018.

330 E. 6th Avenue at Grant • 303-871-9777 2390 S. Downing • 303-298-1939 More online coupons: littleindiaofdenver.com

8 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Building a

place

play

Taylor Buuck practices juggling at the Cheesman Park Pavilion. He and his friends meet at the Pavilion area frequently to listen to music and juggle bowling pins.

Photos by Kailyn Lamb

Ballot measure would improve and add more park space By Forest Wilson Special to Life on Capitol Hill

Denver resident Kendall Bingenheimer is crawling on the grass near the Cheesman Park playground with her infant daughter. They come here almost every day, using the infant swing, then moving to the grass when it’s time to crawl — the woodchips surrounding the playground aren’t soft enough for little knees and hands. Although she enjoys the park, she’d like to see softer groundcover around playsets and more options for infants like her daughter. “Why wouldn’t we want better parks or closer parks?” Bingenheimer said. A ballot measure recently approved by Denver City Council would work to do just that by expanding and revitalizing Denver’s parks. The measure, which voters will decide in November, asks voters to approve a .25 percent increase in the city sales tax to pay for park improvements. Councilmember Jolon Clark, who represents District 7, which includies Platt Park and Washington Park West and who was voted the new council president at the July 16 meeting, wrote the proposal. “It shouldn’t matter where you live, how much money you make, what your zip code is — everybody should have safe access to a world-class park,” said Clark, who previously worked as an environmental educator and associate director for the nonprofit The Greenway Foundation, which focuses on the South Platte River. “This bill, if voters pass it, would allow the city to actually deliver on that promise, because unfortunately right now we’re not.” The proposal would raise Denver’s sales tax from 3.65 percent to 3.90 percent. The average for cities in the metro area, which includes seven counties, is 4.02 percent. For a Denver resident, the increase means paying about 25 cents for every $100. But

it would generate an additional $46 million for parks, Clark said in his proposal. Denver Parks and Recreation applauds Clark’s goal to try to increase funding for parks, spokesperson Cynthia Karvaski said. “We’re only able to do so much with the money that’s allocated to us in our budget,” Karvaski said. “There are a lot of items that go into our budget every year that prioritywise we’re not able to fund all of them because we do share the general fund with all of the other agencies in the city.” Denver has $127 million in deferred park maintenance that Clark hopes will start to be chipped away if voters approve the increase in November. There are more than 50 capitol projects listed on the Parks and Recreation website, including trail resurfacing and irrigation projects. The $127 million does not factor in deferred irrigation costs, which Karvaski said increases that number significantly. Should Clark’s proposal pass, the tax dollars would be allocated to a special fund used solely by the Parks and Recreation Department. Park overuse is also a concern to Clark, and he hopes that some of the money raised by the measure would go toward acquiring new land to relieve some of the highesttrafficked areas like Washington Park. The 165-acre park has a trail system for joggers and dog-walkers, as well as a playground and recreation center. The park also has boat rentals for the lake in Washington Park. The city of Denver just lost what could have been the newest park — in the Golden Triangle neighborhoood, Clark said. The property, at 1025 Bannock, is being used as a parking lot. But the city couldn’t match the $2 million grant requirement from Great Outdoors Colorado, a trust fund charged with distributing a portion of lottery proceeds toward outdoor projects. Kris Green lives in Green Valley Ranch but works across from Civic Center park.

He often takes his lunch break there. Green thinks that parks in Green Valley Ranch, where he often takes his daughter, have maintenance issues, but not parks closer to downtown Denver. Green Valley Ranch is in northeast Denver near the airport. “I don’t have any complaints about any of the parks, they seem fine to me,” Green said. “I don’t see why we would need to increase taxes for the parks — but don’t get me wrong, I’m sure there are viable reasons.” Mayor Michael Hancock’s office has not yet said whether it will support the measure. Voters in November will possibly need to weigh this proposal alongside others, including a transportation and mental health sales tax increase. Clark said he is confident voters will weigh each proposal on its merit. “I think Denver voters are eager to have the choice,” Clark said. “I think it’s a very smart electorate who will weigh all of these things that are put in front of them.”

Kendall Bingenheimer and her daughter Avery play at the Cheesman Park playground almost every day. Bingenheimer said she wants more parks to have infant-friendly options like softer ground for babies to crawl on.

A group of friends practice a dance based around the new “Mamma Mia” movie at Civic Center park.

Life On Capitol Hill 9

August 2018

‘He can out-operate me any day of the week’ Denver Health honors surgeon with 40-year career By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Life on Capitol Hill editor Kailyn Lamb caught up with Moore, who has no plans to retire, after the July 10 event at Denver Health for an interview that looked at how he got started, the importance of the team and how to stave off burnout.

in 1976 when trauma surgery was still in its infancy as a field. Years later, Denver Health built one of the first academic level one trauma centers in the country with Moore as its pioneer. The hospital at that time was called Denver General Hospital. Today, the trauma center treats more than 2,700 patients each year and has a 98 percent trauma survival rate. Moore is co-editor of “Trauma,” a textbook for surgeons now in its eighth edition, as well as a professor of surgery at the University of Colorado in Denver. Of Moore’s more than 40 years at Denver Health, 36 have been as chief of trauma.

To K. Barry Platnick, trauma medical director at Denver Health, trauma surgeon Ernest “Gene” Moore “is arguably the greatest trauma surgeon working today.” “He can run, jump, scream, roll in the mud and out-operate me on any day of the week,” Platnick said. “I wanted to be a trauma surgeon from the beginning, and 30 years ago there were just a few big names in trauma and Dr. Moore was already one of the biggest.” Trauma patients face an incredibly difficult time. How do Last month, Denver Health recognized Moore’s excellence you keep a calm presence when and contributions by renaming you go into a surgery room to help its trauma center as the Ernest ease that patient’s mind? In July, Denver Health renamed the E. Moore Shock and Trauma The essential element of a trauma surgeon, or building the Ernest E. Moore Shock and Center. really anyone who works in trauma, is to be able to Trauma Center. The hospital is honoring Moore started workmaintain composure. When things are not going the way the career of trauma surgeon Ernest ing at Denver Health you expect it’s the time to sit back, take a breath, recalculate Moore, who helped to pioneer the and move on and slow your procedures and your approach. field across the nation. That’s what makes all of us special in trauma. The unique thing about trauma is we’re called in at 3 You keep emphasizing o’clock in the morning in the emergency department how important the team and we have no idea what we’re dealing with . . . What do you do to relax? is. What does it mean to have My wife’s an internist, my Yet we have a team around us that we’ve got to a strong team around you when youngest son’s an internist and my try to direct and go through things systemoldest son is a surgeon. So the conatically so we do the right things in the you’re in surgery? versation around the table I wouldn’t right order. The team concept is important call relaxing. everywhere. When the paramedics roll into We’re lucky we have a cabin in Steamthe emergency department they are giving boat Springs. We all are avid skiers, climbreports. A lot of what we do in the first five minutes ers. My sons and I have done extreme sports is based on what they saw and what they tell us. like Iron Man. It keeps us out of trouble. In the operating room when things are not going I believe you can’t work hard without well, you need operating room nurses who can go playing hard, and you gotta unwind get your equipment for you, quiet things down from a place like this. You can’t take and make it a quiet environment where you this baggage home every night with can proceed ahead. Those things are you, time after time after time, and incredibly important to keep in mind that’s why we treasure our cabin when you’re managing trauma. in Steamboat Springs.

Ernest “Gene” Moore has been working at Denver Health for more than 40 years. The hospital renamed its trauma center after him in July. Photos by Kailyn Lamb

When you ﬁrst started at Denver General, trauma was in its early stages as a specialty. What motivated you to make trauma your career? I was going to be a cardiac surgeon. I trained at the University of Vermont with a surgeon named Dr. John Davis, who I’m sure you don’t recognize, but every trauma surgeon in the world does. He was the prototype for “M*A*S*H,” and you can imagine what a character he was. Many of us who work in our field see an individual and they change course and they follow what they’ve done. I give Dr. Davis credit for changing my life’s aspirations.

“ Your priorities have to change during your life.”

Ernest Moore, right, stands with his son Hunter, who followed in his footsteps and also became a surgeon.

When you go out of the city and into the mountains, three days is like taking a twoweek vacation. You just feel your blood pressure drop as you drive up to the cabin. It’s been really important for all of us in the medical field to take that time off, otherwise we face this epidemic of burnout. Burnout, to me, is simply the inability to recognize your priorities. Your priorities have to change during your life. I am delighted that my wife emphasized to me during my early career that I had to make the commitment to the boys as well. The fact that they’ve gone into academic medicine to me is gratifying.

Your career has spanned decades, and you have a long list of accolades to accompany it. What would you say is your greatest achievement? Watching us develop a model academic trauma center. We invest in research so we can continue to search for better ways to treat patients, and community education — because we really do have the obligation to train trauma leaders around the country, as well as the state. That’s not limited to surgeons. It’s all the disciplines.

10 Life On Capitol Hill

LOCAL

August 2018

VOICES

Awareness can save a life on the road

FROM THE EDITOR

Kailyn Lamb

t’s the peak of summer. Everywhere you go people are on the move. Walking, biking, driving, you name it. But summer also means everyone needs to be more aware of their surroundings. On Sept. 23, 2017, my then 17-yearold brother was hit by a car as he jaywalked across the street with his girlfriend to see a concert at the Fillmore. My mom had dropped him off on the way to hang out with me at my Capitol Hill apartment. By the time she drove around the corner, the car had struck him, breaking both his legs. By the time my mom was notified by a friend, an ambulance had whisked my brother to Denver Health. The accident had destroyed his phone and he didn’t have my mom’s new number memorized. I was glad I was still with my mom: Neither of us handled the news well. Now, this is usually when people

ask me if the driver was drunk, or if they sped away after the accident. The answer is neither. The driver stayed with my brother until the ambulance arrived. I will be forever grateful to a stranger for that. According to the Denver Police Department, there have been 240 crashes involving pedestrians this year. Of those accidents, 44 had serious bodily injuries and eight were fatal. In 67 of the accidents, the pedestrians were cited. My brother is recovering well. He had surgery on one leg and wore a boot on the other. He is now walking and back in Aikido, a Japanese martial art. But the event shook my whole family to the core. I am a runner, but unlike some people in the sport, I have a lot of difficulty waking at the crack of dawn to get a few miles in. I am more of a run-after-work kind of person. The problem is that this typically puts me

outside when it’s dark, making it difficult for drivers to see me. The Christmas after the accident, my mother not so subtly gave every one of my siblings reflective armbands in our stockings. The message was clear: If you must go out at night, make sure you can be seen. Not only do I sport the armbands during my nighttime runs, but I also invested in a very chic headlamp. Living in Capitol Hill taught me a lot about driving and walking in Denver. Street parking and tight alleys can make it difficult for drivers to see at the best of times. Add low light and you’ve got a potentially dangerous situation if a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian is not paying enough attention. My brother still cannot remember pieces of the accident. Crossing the street at busy intersections, even with a crosswalk and the right-of-way, make him nervous. My brother and, likely, the driver will carry the scars of this car accident the rest of their lives.

For me, I have been trying to be more cautious both as a driver and pedestrian. When I’m out walking or running, I make sure I am visible. Does that mean you have to wear a bright headlamp every time you go out at night? Probably not. But wearing all black, like my brother did, and darting into the road can get you killed. Light-colored clothing items can help a driver see people better. In the digital age, we don’t have to memorize phone numbers anymore. But what happens when you lose the phone or, in my brother’s case, it gets destroyed? I started keeping important numbers in my wallet. As a driver, I try to be more aware of pedestrians, particularly at intersections, and near parks and busy nightlife areas. A lot of this seems straightforward, but one night very nearly changed my life forever. Don’t let it happen to you.

Income discrimination hurts housing market

A Harmony through music is the answer HELPER HERE AND NOW

Diana Helper

sed to be it was just geezers sittin’ around in their rockers shakin’ their heads saying that timeworn phrase: “Isn’t it awful?” Lately we’ve heard it out of the mouths of boomers, millennials and whatever you call the people in our nation’s catapult —and even in churches where God may say, “Ahem, so now what?” Skip the “isn’t it awful” — everyone knows. Get on with possible solutions!

Life On

CAPITOL HILL

A publication of

Mailing Address: 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225 Englewood, CO 80110 Phone: 303-566-4100 To subscribe call 303-566-4100

What is it that’s awful? What can we all do to start working on improvement? Do you simply have faith that someone (else) will pull us out of “awful” government? A learned scientist? Aliens from a friendly planet? Divine intervention? Lassie? Admirable, but we still can offer some positive action. It takes clear thinking, creativity, camaraderie. Positive outdoes negative. SEE HELPER, P11

s Denver seeks to expand access to affordable homes in the face of unprecedented demand, building new affordable housing is important, but it cannot be our only strategy. We can help more families access homes that already exist. No one should be turned away from a home they can afford because they are using disability income, or a housing choice voucher, or a Veteran’s Administration (VA) loan, rather than just income derived from wages. Banning source-of-income discrimination would help people of all incomes who may face barriers, like a college student who is utilizing student loans to rent an apartment while they attend school, or a mother who uses child support from a former spouse to help pay for housing for her and her children so they don’t have to change schools after a divorce. To promote housing access and support mixed-income communities, my office is co-leading an effort with community partners

GUEST COLUMN

to add source of income to Denver’s nondiscrimination ordinance. Sixty-five cities and counties and 14 states already protect against sourceof-income discrimination. Housing Councilmember vouchers are a Robin Kniech primary tool to help expand access to affordable housing in a more integrated, mixed-income approach that can help families live closer to jobs, schools or other amenities. Locally, about 12 percent of the roughly 6,000 voucher holders in Denver cannot find housing in our city and have to move to other counties, sometimes further away from jobs, child care and family support networks. A recent survey found that 39 percent SEE KNIECH P11

JERRY HEALEY President

ERIN ADDENBROOKE Major Account Executive

jhealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ANN MACARI HEALEY Executive Editor

AUDREY BROOKS Business Manager

We welcome letters to the editor. Please Include your full name, address and the best number to reach you by telephone.

abrooks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Email letters to klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Deadline 5 p.m. on the 20th of each month for the following month’s paper.

ahealey@coloradocommunitymedia.com

KAILYN LAMB Editor klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

ERIN FRANKS Production Manager

LINDSAY NICOLETTI Operations/ Circulation Manager

lnicoletti@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Columnists & Guest Commentaries Columnist opinions are not necessarily those of Life on Capitol Hill.

Life On Capitol Hill 11

August 2018

Kniech FROM PAGE 10

of Section 8 voucher holders reported being turned away from housing because of their voucher. Those receiving disability benefits also reported their source of income as a barrier to securing housing. The survey can be found at https://bit. ly/2ut9Hgu It is still important that landlords be able to screen potential tenants. Landlords can still look at past rental history, such as whether tenants have paid their rent on time. While these are important and legitimate ways landlords have to screen tenants, it should not matter where a tenants’ source of verifiable income is coming from. In many cases, longstanding retirement, veteran or disability benefits may be even more reliable than employment, which can be terminated without notice. The goal of any non-discrimination policy is to prevent the discrimination, not to punish people. If it passes, implementation would be delayed until Jan. 1, 2019 to allow for robust education of both landlords and people looking for homes. Our office is also committed to exploring

Helper FROM PAGE 10

And where do we get this? First, a chorus of Bing Crosby’s “AcCent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.” As the lyrics say, “eliminate the negative … don’t mess with Mr. In-between.” That’s the guy who sits there sighing “isn’t it awful” and does nothing. Sing away! Music, it lightens your mood, your step, your “isn’t it wonderful-ness.” Studies show the great positive effects music provides. It settles your brain and organizes it into the most positive thinking patterns and responses. It can make you think more deeply, more productively and more creatively. This is why schools should accentuate music. Learning the structure of music is basic to thinking about just about everything. Music is eternal, friendly, inclusive and fun. Kids often say being in a music group or on a team keeps them in school. Teachers who incorporate music into classes find it helps students learn the subject. Preachers know the importance of music — the great classics for their emotional depth, the simpler songs for their simplicity. Our founding fathers knew that people coming together to solve issues, make decisions, benefitted from some singing

ways to help streamline any challenges in the administration of voucher programs and other possible supports for landlords concerned about damage that may extend beyond a security deposit. Denver has a strong interest in the stability of households. We lose talent and a work force when people can’t live here. Children get disrupted when their families cannot find a place to live. Homelessness can occur if there is a gap between losing a home and finding a new one. In addition to the negative impacts on families, there can be public costs to these kinds of displacement, whether it is providing emergency shelter, additional social services, etc. Expanding access to existing housing is good for our economy, and it’s good for our communities and the stability of our schools. The proposed ordinance will be working its way through Council committee in July and could be voted on by the full council by early August. Contact our office for updates on this policy, or for other council office services, at kniechatlarge@ denvergov.org or 720-337-7712. Robin Kniech is a councilmember at-large on the Denver City Council. At-large council members represent the city as a whole.

— bringing people together, getting the brain going and smiling! A quick warmup of “Yankee Doodle.” The ancient Greeks had the idea. Their string theory connected the universe with the world as one harmonious entity. Perhaps that’s a path for peace. Park Hill’s One World Singers have that belief. Music is shared by all people, from the first who imitated a birdsong long ago. How harmonious the world, or even the present scene here and now, might be! We needn’t burst into song at the bang of a gavel — though wouldn’t that be something. But you might find a group with whom to sing or play an instrument, or dance or go to a play, to read and write poetry. This connection with the harmony of the arts, the discipline of the mind, the connections with others, our similar DNA, our worldwide need to save the planet could carry over into the productive good work far beyond “isn’t-it-awful.” Don’t you groan when folks do that, end with that helpless shrug and remark? I mean, really, isn’t it awful! Roll your eyes and launch into “Yankee Doodle.” Diana Helper has written for the Wash Park Profile for 35 of the 63 years she and her husband have lived in Denver. She works on projects with the city, University of Denver, Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, Open Space and Parks and Recreation.

COMING SOON! S E P T E M B E R

O C TO B E R

Jake Shimabukuro In Concert

A Light in the Void

SEPT 7 FRI 7:30

OCT 5 FRI 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Austin Wintory, composer/conductor

HANSON String Theory, Live with your Colorado Symphony

Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration

SEPT 8 SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

OCT 6 SAT 7:30

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

Bernstein 100 with the Colorado Symphony Brass and Percussion SEPT 9 SUN 6:00

OCT 13 SAT 7:30 Brett Mitchell, conductor

Schubert Unfinished Symphony

Brian Buerkle, conductor tickets at: levittdenver.org

OCT 19-21 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 Conducted by Brett Mitchell SEPT 14-16 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00 ■

Carlos Kalmar, conductor

Disney in Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas OCT 24-25 WED-THU 7:00

Brett Mitchell, conductor

Christopher Dragon, conductor

HalfNotes

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT

SEPT 20 THU 7:00

Time Warp - The Music of The Rocky Horror Show

Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra: Masters of American Song SEPT 22

OCT 26-27

FRI-SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

SAT 7:30

Christopher Dragon, conductor

Halloween Spooktacular!

Gershwin Concerto in F Conducted by Brett Mitchell

Presented by Macy’s, Inc.

OCT 28

SEPT 28-30 FRI-SAT 7:30 SUN 1:00

SUN 2:30

HalfNotes

HalfNotes Please join us for family-friendly

■

Brett Mitchell, conductor

activities 1 hour before the concert.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU If you would like to share your opinion, visit our website at www.coloradocommunitymedia.com or write a letter to the editor.Include your name, full address and the best telephone number tocontact you. Send letters to letters@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

These performances include FULL SCREENING OF THE FEATURE FILM! presenting sponsors

also supported by

COLORADOSYMPHONY.ORG

12 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018 Xiaoli Quispe leans against her husband Jorge as they dance during an open dance session with Tango Colorado. The pair dance close embrace style tango and have traveled the world performing. Photos by Kailyn Lamb

WHAT IS THE TANGO? Argentine tango developed in the 1800s in Buenos Aires. The dance style was inﬂuenced by regions from around the world. People dance the tango in pairs, either in a closed or open embrace. Close embrace dancers lean together, often touching heads. One partner leads the other across the ﬂoor in a clockwise fashion, often improvising to the music. Followers rarely have weight on both their feet at the same time. John Gardner, the president of Tango Colorado, said the dance is similar to walking.

‘A beautiful of

balance

and

game

connection’

Colorado’s tango community calls Uptown home

By Kailyn Lamb | klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

s a dancer stands on the floor at the Denver Turnverein, a look and a small nod is all it takes to find a partner for the milonga —an open floor for Argentine tango dancers. At Tango Colorado, dancers take to the floor on Tuesday nights, looping in pairs across the dance floor. The milonga, dancer Rose Vehill Dale noted, is as much an opportunity to dance as it is to observe other people on the floor. “If you don’t feel like dancing a lot,” she said, “it’s so great to just watch.” Vehill Dale is one of the many dancers who take advantage of the Tuesday-night tango lessons at the Turnverein, a historic building in Uptown that has transformed into a dancing mecca, welcoming dancers of all styles — swing, ballroom, Zumba, the Argentine tango and more — every night of the week. SEE TANGO, P13

Tango Colorado offers dance lessons on Tuesdays, followed by an open ﬂoor for dancers of every level. This couple had a quick laugh during the milonga at the Turnverein.

IF YOU GO

Tango Colorado, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the Argentinan style of dancing, hosts milonga nights every Tuesday at the Denver Turnvererin, 1570 Clarkson St. The milonga is an open dance floor, where people dance in pairs, moving clockwise. Before the milonga, hour-long tango lessons are offered for $10, starting at 6:45 p.m. There are two levels of beginning classes and an intermediate class. The fee also includes the open floor time — for novice and master dancers alike — which starts at 7:45 p.m. and goes until 10:30 p.m. Dancers pay $10 at the door for the milonga on its own. Tango Colorado also offers classes at the Mercury Cafe in Five Points at 2199 California St. and in Boulder and Colorado Springs. On Memorial and Labor Day holidays, Tango Colorado has a free lesson and milonga session at the Pavilion in Cheesman Park, at 1900 E. 11th Ave. The lesson starts at 5 p.m., with the milonga following at 6 p.m.

Tango depends on the connection between dance partners. This pair danced together during an intermediate lesson at Tango Colorado.

For more information, contact John Gardner, president of Tango Colorado at john@tangocolorado.org.

Life On Capitol Hill 13

August 2018

Tango

Tango Colorado holds its Tuesday night lessons in the Denver Turnverein in Uptown. The building is more than 150 years old and different organizations offer various dance classes for every day of the week.

FROM PAGE 12

Jose Carranza has spent 56 years in Denver. He began teaching tango in 2003, but first started listening to tango music in the ‘50s. He learned to dance the tango the way the music made him feel. Although he enjoyed many dance styles, he decided to focus on tango. “I used to dance everything, and I dance everything still,” Carranza said. But “I decided I wanted to be good at one thing instead of mediocre at everything.” For Carranza, a place like the Turnverein helps him to spread his passion for tango through teaching. On Tuesday nights, the tango brings about 120 dancers to glide across the Turnverein’s wooden floor and lose themselves in the smooth rhythym of the music. “Tango,” longtime dancer John Gardner said, “is a beautiful game of balance and connection between two people.” Gardner is president of Tango Colorado, a nonprofit dedicated to the Argentinian style of the dance form, which has called the Turnverein at 1570 Clarkson St. home since it was founded in 1996. The original small community of 30 Argentine-style dancers has since grown to more than 500 active dancers from around the state. Besides the Tuesday milonga nights at the Turnverein, the organization also offers lessons at the Mercury Café in Five Points and other locations throughout Colorado. Gardner describes learning to tango as similar to walking. Leaders direct followers where to go and both shift their balance from leg-toleg through the steps. Partners need to trust

Photos by Kailyn Lamb

each other to keep that balance. Argentine tango also has several different styles, including open and close embrace. Close-embrace dancers stand tightly together while dancing, leaning in their heads. Husband and wife Jorge and Xiaoli Quispe can often be found on the floor Tuesday nights dancing the close embrace style of tango. As Xiaoli leans her head against Jorge’s, she closes her eyes, sure in her trust that Jorge will lead her across the floor. “It’s trust and sharing a comon love for the music,” Jorge said. Xiaoli first came to Colorado from Dallas in 2011 to participate in one of Tango Colorado’s bi-annual tango events at the Pavilion in Cheesman Park. She is now treasurer of Tango Colorado, and owns her own CPA firm. Jorge works as a software developer. The pair met in Dallas when Jorge was in town on a business trip and he decided to visit

the local tango venue there. Xiaoli and Jorge have traveled the world performing tango, but said the community here is more diverse and tight-knit than in other places. Jorge grew up dancing tango in his native Peru, but has been dancing in Colorado for 10 years. At Tango Colorado, he said the community is small, but it makes sure that everyone is welcome. “As soon as a new person comes we get to know each other,” he said. “Tango is just a tool for the social aspect.” Vehill Dale didn’t expect to become entrenched in tango when she joined a class at Tango Colorado five years ago. Her goal then was to learn more about partner dancing for her ballroom classes. But all it took was one class, she said, and she was hooked. “You go and the music takes you to a different place,” she said. “You blend into it, you melt into it and you’re just in a different place.”

MOWE VE D

Attention Subaru Owners! Trading in your car? We buy Subarus. Highest prices paid, running or not. Call me - David A. Meggitt, Subaru Specialist

5929 E. 38TH AVE at Jasmine 303.601.7431 www.meggitt-motors.com

EARN YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL. The Med School program offers high school students a medical career pathway located at Manual High School in Denver. Students are given the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree while in high school, paving the way toward pre-med courses and a bachelor’s degree at a reduced cost, or allowing students to work in speciﬁc positions right out of high school (e.g., medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, certiﬁed nursing assistant, home health aid). HEALTHCARE IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST GROWTH INDUSTRIES IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.

4.3

3.2

people are employed in the healthcare industry

new healthcare related jobs will be created over the next 8 years

MILLION

Tango has a lead and a follower. Leads direct followers across the ﬂoor as each partner switches their balance from one leg to the other.

THE ART OF THE SHOE

The fashion behind Argentine tango is an imporant element to the dance. Xiaoli Quispe, treasurer of Tango Colorado and longtime dancer, said that not only are the shoes beautiful, they also serve a purpose on the dance ﬂoor. “It’s well designed for the woman to be completely on the ball of her foot,” she said. “Every pair is a work of art.”

MILLION

Resource: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Most shoes are imported into the United States, Quispe said. Many are also handmade and can be an expensive investment because of that. JuliaBella, a Virginiabased shoe store, sells tango shoes made in Argentina. Pairs there range from $135 to $230. Dancers must do a lot of research on shoes beforehand to ensure they are getting a shoe that properly ﬁts while dancing.

LEARN MORE: MANUAL.DPSK12.ORG/ACADEMICS/MED-SCHOOL/

TO APPLY: http://schoolchoice. dpsk12.org/

14 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Denver Botanic Gardens scientists track plant life along urban trail By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

In the lower levels of the Denver Botanic Gardens, the nonprofit’s herbarium holds more than 70,000 plant specimens as well as fungal samples and plant DNA. The plants are pressed in blotting paper to remove water and preserve the specimen. Christina Alba, a research associate at the Gardens, has been working since April to collect a small portion of the samples from the High Line Canal trail system. The project will span into September to collect plants from all seasons. “These collections are living data,” she said. “It’s not just dusty old stuff stuffed away. People are actively using it.” The herbarium at the Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., is mostly concentrated on plant samples from Colorado, Alba said. Her recent project with the Denver-based High Line Canal Conservancy will help create a better picture of what plant life lives along portions of the 71-mile trail system. The High Line Canal Trail is a greenway that stretches from an area southwest of Littleton to northeast Aurora. The trail winds through south Denver through Virginia Vale and the Cherry Creek Gold Club. A little over 17 miles of the trail system runs through Denver. The canal was first built in 1883 as an irrigation ditch and was purchased by Denver Water in 1924. Denver Water still uses the ditch

Collecting

living data Christina Alba, center left, shows volunteers how to press a ﬂower sample in newspapers. The Denver Botanic Gardens will eventually digitize all the information found with the plant specimens at the High Line Canal and put it online for people to access. Courtesy of the Denver Botanic Gardens

to provide irrigation water to about 70 customers. Jose Salas, a media relations specialist with Denver Water, said it only runs water for short periods of time through the canal from April to October. But that also depends on how much water the state receives. “Once an engineering marvel, the canal is not an efficient means of delivering water,” Salas said in an email. “About 70 percent of the water seeps into the ground or evaporates before it reaches customers.”

Denver Water opened the area to the public for recreation in 1970. Alba and a team of 10 volunteers have been collecting samples from every plant along the canal to take back to the Botanic Gardens herbarium. From there, botanists can use microscopes to indentify the plant. Then, the Botanic Gardens will research that plant and whether it’s native to Colorado. The data being collected by the Botanic Gardens across Colorado is not being hoarded in the herbarium for only scientists to see, Alba said. The organization has been digitizing its archives and making them available online for people to research plant trends and species data. “People 20 years from now can search the High Line Canal and link to the species list that we generate,” Alba said. The amount of plant life along the trail depends on the area and how much water it gets. Human interaction in the area has also changed the types of plants growing there. In some spots, residential gardens are directly next to the trail. Plants from those gardens have traveled across the path and down toward the canal itself.

“There’s a lot of influence onto the corridor,” Alba said. “There’s that native ecosystem, or the original ecosystem, and what kind of plants were there, but now there’s that human imprint laid over that.” Plant counts will help bring data back to the Highline Canal Conservancy, which is working to build a new master plan for the canal’s future. The master plan will also look at landscaping around the trail, including droughttolerant plants and using storm water. Josh Phillips, manager of community initiatives with the conservancy, said Denver Water will stop delivering water to the canal in the next few years. The conservancy’s master plan is looking into retrofitting the canal to use storm water for other properties. “We really want to understand how the ecology of the canal might change as storm water is introduced into the system,” Phillips said. He added that retrofitting the canal for storm water use would be cheaper than building new storm water retention facilities. The conservancy is hoping that storm water will help keep the vegetation around the canal thriving.

Book your

PARTY ON THE ROOFTOP!

931 E. 11th ∙ 303-832-7667 theparktaverndenver.com

Christina Alba, right, is a research associate at the Denver Botanic Gardens. She is helping to track the plant life along 45 miles of the High Line Canal.

Life On Capitol Hill 15

August 2018

Caring for our community by using sustainable

printing practices *See our website for details

Splashin’ away

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

We keep it Affordable

The Congress Park Pool received money from the 2017 General Obligation Bond and will be reconstructed. The city started the design process for the new pool this summer. Courtesy of Denver Parks and Recreation

After renovations to ﬁx leaks, Congress Park Pool reopens in June Staff report After delays in repairs, Congress Park Pool — one of the city’s oldest — officially reopened in mid-June. Cynthia Karvaski, a spokesperson with Denver Parks and Recreation, said the summer pool season started on June 4 this year. Once the danger of frost is over, maintenance workers fill Denver’s outdoor pools. Parks staff cannot check for leaks until the pools are filled. “After months of the ground freezing,

thawing and re-freezing in the fluctuating temperatures often experienced on the Front Range, it’s not uncommon to find leaks and other damage to operating equipment such as pumps, valves and more,” Karvaski said in an email. “Many of these issues can be repaired quickly.” The Congress Park outdoor pool, at 850 Josephine St., was built in 1955, because of its age, Karvaksi said it is one of the most expensive pools to maintain. Over the years, staff have been able to make temporary fixes to leaks. But this year, Karvaski said the damage was significantly worse. While they were able to repair leaks and reopen the pool for the 2018 summer season, continued repairs and maintenance will cost the city more than rebuilding the pool. Last November, voters approved a $937

District 7 representative becomes council president Jolon Clark, who represents West Wash Park, was ﬁrst elected to council in 2015 Staff Report Councilmember Jolon Clark has been voted in as the new Denver City Council president. Clark was first elected to represent District 7 in 2015. Council members vote for the president every year on the third Monday in July. The district covers a section of south Denver, including Platt Park, Washington Park West, Baker and Overland. Clark, a Denver native, lives in Platt Park with his wife and children. Stacie Gilmore of District 11, which covers east Denver and the Denver International Airport, was voted in as president pro-tem. Before officially being voted in as president at the July 13 council meeting, Clark was president pro-tem under Councilmember Albus Brooks. During his time in council, Clark has been chair of the Mobility and Transportation Task Force, as well as a member of

the following committees — Land Use and Transportation; Business, Arts, Workforce and Aeronautics; and Special Issue Marijuana. “I’m very honored and humbled to have been selected by my peers,” Clark said. “I’m looking forward to us as a council being as effective as possible as a team on solving the problems that denver is facing and moving the city forward.” Clark Brooks has served as council president since the summer of 2016. Brooks will remain on the council representing District 9, which covers a section of north Denver, including City Park West and the downtown area. Brooks was first elected to council in 2011. Council presidents serve for one-year terms, but can be reelected the following year. Both Brooks and Christopher Herndon of District 8, who was president before Brooks, were in the role for two years. Denver is separated into 11 districts. Each district has a representative plus two additional council members who serve the city at large. Council members serve four-year terms.

General Obligation Bond to pay for more than 460 projects across the city — $8.3 million of that is going toward the reconstruction of the Congress Park Pool. The city has started design work on the new pool, Karvaski said. The design process will take about nine months. Construction on the pool will take an additional 12-18 months. The summer pool season ends on Aug. 12 at Congress Park.

SUBARU SPECIALIST

1200 S. Bannock 303-777-8658 swingsauto.com 30 years in the biz

Moving? Call the pros!

Moving Denver area families for 10 years Full service moving · Packing Load/Unload · Storage Experienced, affordable & trustworthy!

Call today! 720-297-5070 · alhoodvanlines.com AUM FRAMING & GALLERY | DRY CREEK GOLD LEAF

SUMMER SALE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2018

FRAMED ORIGINAL ART & PRINTS UP TO 25% OFF UNFRAMED PRINTS UP TO 50% OFF SCULPTURES BY LOCAL ARTIST PENNEY BIDWELL 10 - 20% OFF

$30 OFF CUSTOM FRAMING MATERIALS ON NEW ORDERS* PLEASE PRESENT THIS AD WHEN ORDERING. *Minimum purchase of $200 on materials.

2227 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. www.aumframing.com | www.dcgoldleaf.com 303.394.3362 | 303.722.4646

16 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Packing up for a new year state-of-the-art computer systems. Newcomer centers are located at the following schools: Isabella Bird (ECE-5), Place Bridge Academy (K-5), Merrill Middle School, Abraham Lincoln High School, DCIS Montbello High School, South High School. Learn more at http://ela.dpsk12.org/ newcomer-centers/

Literacy resources, online portals help prepare for school Staff Report The 2018-2019 school year is around the corner — the start date for most schools in the district is Aug. 20. With that in mind, Denver Public Schools has highlighted some important resources and new initiatives for students and parents:

Shutterstock image to view their students’ progress throughout the school year. The portal’s features include tracking students’ grades and assignments, keeping up with attendance and behavior and following schedules and courses. The portal also allows families to connect with their school and teachers. Learn more here: https://myportal. dpsk12.org/

New graduation requirements New graduation requirements, which start with the Class of 2021, are less about grades earned for time spent in a classroom and more about students demonstrating they are prepared for the world after high school. To earn a DPS diploma, students will be expected to complete three components: ICAP,what is this? coursework and competency. Learn more here: https://collegeandcareer. dpsk12.org/competency-demonstrations/

Text messaging families Beginning this year, parents will now receive text messages from the district. The text messages will only be sent in emergency situations such as a lockdowns

Use Parent Portal Parent Portal allows families

and weather closures/delays. It is important for families to ensure their contact information is upto-date on the Parent Portal. Newcomer centers for families new to the United States Newcomer centers are designed for students who are new to the United States, have a history of limited or interrupted education and have minimal literacy skills in their native language and English. Newcomer Center students receive English instruction that focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing improvement with low student-adult ratios and

Early literacy resources Early literacy — which DPS defines as reading, writing, speaking and listening — is essential to building a strong foundation for success in school and in life. Research shows that students who are reading and writing proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to graduate. State law (the READ Act) requires all kindergarten, first-, second- and third-graders be tested to ensure students are making progress toward reading on grade level by third grade. Learn more about what your child should be learning at each grade level: http://face.dpsk12. org/earlyliteracy/ Information is offered for grades K-3 in multiple languages. Large-scale community dialogue Three years into the Denver

Plan, and with the benefit of the work from the African-American Equity Task Force and Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative, the board said now is the right time to re-engage the community in a robust dialogue about what supports, opportunities, strategies and accountability should look like for schools and the district as a whole. The board intends for the engagement to be a sustained effort over multiple months, with opportunities for reflection in between various stages of the process. Watch for more information about the district’s new engagement effort in newsletters and on dpsk12.org. Family and Community Helpline The Family and Community Helpline, 720-423-3054, is where anyone can call to receive assistance in navigating Denver Public Schools. The goal is to address parent concerns in an efficient and effective manner. Call to get information on: a school or community concern, school-related questions, department or district resources, coaching and training to support parents. Spanish-speaking staff and multilingual interpretation services are available.

Tom Boasberg steps down as DPS superintendent By Kailyn Lamb klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

We buy and sell, new and used lawn equipment and snowblowers • ONE DAY SERVICE • Small Engine Repair • Lawnmower Repair • Blade Sharpening • Recoil Repair • Tune-Ups

$10 OFF ON TUNE UPS with this ad 555 Santa Fe Dr. 303-825-0484

AllProLawnmowers.com Check Us Out on

Boasberg will stay on for three months Tom Boasberg announced last month that he was stepping down as superintendent of Denver Public Schools. He was unanimously voted in by the Board of Education to take over the position in 2009. He replaced Michael Bennet, who departed after a successful run for U.S. Boasberg Senator. “Serving as DPS’ leader

SHOP LOCAL Local ads, coupons & deals are just one click away! C H E C K I T O U T AT:

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

has been the honor of a lifetime for me,” he said in a letter to the DPS community. “Spending time in classrooms, meeting with students and collaborating with teachers, school leaders and district leaders have brought me great joy and given me great hope.” Boasberg will remain in the position for three months while the Board of Education finds a replacement. Boasberg said he wanted to spend more time with his family. Leaders from across Colorado applauded Boasberg for the progress the district made under his tenure. Summer Academy serves record number of students DPS offers a free Summer Academy for students looking to maintain their academic progress. The program offers half days over the summer for individualized instruction and activities. This year, the program had its largest enrollment with 5,300 students. The program is also a benefit for students in grades K-8 whose second language is English to develop literacy skills, a press release from DPS said. DPS AmeriCorps program terminated In late June, Serve Colorado terminated the AmeriCorps program with DPS after finding it did not operate within the grant requirements, according to a news release from the district. Serve Colorado found the district was enrolling current employees, which violated the AmeriCorps grant requirement, the news release said. People recruited for the

Students participate in an event with Denver Public Schools’ Summer Academy. The summer program served a record number of students in 2018. Courtesy photo

AmeriCorp position are supposed to work set hours for the district, plus additional hours for the program. The Serve Colorado investigation found that with current DPS employees some of those hours overlapped. The investigation was announced in May, and DPS put the AmeriCorps program on hold. DPS is paying back all of the costs associated with the program to the Corporation for National and Community Service, totaling $200,000. The district is also continuing to pay tuition assistance and living stipends to the 435 employees it brought in for the AmeriCorps program. This will cost the district an additional $1 million to $1.8 million over the next seven years.

Life On Capitol Hill 17

August 2018

Things to Do Submit calendar listings on our website, coloradocommunitymedia.com, got to the Calendar tab and click “Submit an Event.” Priority is given to nonproﬁts, low- or no-cost events and locations within our distribution map. Next Issue Deadline: Monday, Aug. 20.

ART

Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard at the Denver Art Museum On view through Aug. 5. The exhibition offers a nostalgic look at fashion trends set by top ready-to-wear designers, high-end fashion retailers, and cosmetic companies. 720-8655000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway https://denverartmuseum.org/ exhibitions/drawn-glamour Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer On view through Aug. 12 The ﬁrst major museum exhibition of the artist’s work—chronicles a pivotal moment in Gibson’s career when his contemporary artistic practice converged with his Native American heritage. About 57 objects created from 2011 to the present are featured including wall hangings, beaded punching bags, painted works on rawhide and canvas, and video. 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/calendar/ jeffrey-gibson-hammer-publictours

Delgany St. mcadenver. org/exhibitions/derrick-adams Kristen Hatgi Sink: Honey On view through Aug. 26 Honey is an exhibition of new work by Denver-based photographer Kristen Hatgi Sink. Sink has created a series of videos featuring the exhibition’s eponymous sticky substance—dripping and pouring over composed objects and human subjects. In them, ﬂowers, fruit, and a young woman remain nearly motionless as honey runs over their respective delicate forms. 303-298-7554 The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org/exhibitions/ kristen-hatgi-sink Patrice Renee Washington: Charts, Parts, and Holders On view through Aug. 26 Washington uses modernist conventions, such as the grid and a monochromatic palette, visual indicators of abstraction and objectivity, to disrupt the conventional interpretation of her subjects’ racialized meaning. The works expose an inadequacy of formalism, which here fails to eliminate political meaning. 303-298-7554 The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), 1485 Delgany St.

Culture knows no boundaries On View through Aug. 18 The Molly Brown House Museum is showcasing the art Mrs. Brown brought back from her travels to decorate her Denver home. Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. mollybrown.org/exhibits/ Derrick Adams: Transmission On view through Aug. 26 The sculptures, installations, and works on paper included in this exhibition illustrate American artist Derrick Adams’ ongoing study of racial identity as it is both ﬁltered through popular culture and also reimagined for the future. Each body of work featured in this exhibition highlights a particular strain of Adams’ sharp yet unexpectedly playful representations of ﬁgures both real and imagined, from the past and the future. 303-298-7554 The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), 1485

mcadenver.org/exhibitions/patricerenee-washington Lisa Oppenheim: Spine On view through Aug. 26 For the exhibition Spine, Lisa Oppenheim repurposed photographs from Lewis Hine, a photojournalist from the early 20th century. Hine’s images dwell on the conditions of immigrant and child labor in American mills and factories from that time. Oppenheim appropriated speciﬁc works by Hine from the Library of Congress’ photographic archive that depict adolescent textile workers—primarily young women with physically misshapen backs.

Hine originally documented these ﬁgures to illustrate the damaging effects of textile manufacturing on the spine. 303-298-7554 The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver), 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org/exhibitions/ lisaoppenheim

displaying hand-crafted inventions built from Leonardo’s 500 year old designs brought to life. DaVinci X Exhibition, Located on the 2nd Floor of the Denver Pavilions – Suite 268 Take Escalator to 2nd Floor Next to Henry’s Tavern at 16th and Welton streets. Check Mall Directories As Well discoverdavinci.com

Highlights from the Collection (Clyfford Still Museum) On View through Sept. 9 This special presentation features around 50 paintings and 30 works on paper by Clyfford Still, spanning the artist’s 60-year career. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver clyffordstillmuseum.org/exhibition/highlights-from-the-collection/

New Territory: Landscape Photography Today Public Tours Occurs every day through Sept. 16 Guided public tours will look at contemporary landscape photography from around the world in New Territory. This exhibition of more than 80 photographs will show how artists stretch the boundaries of traditional landscape photography to reﬂect the environmental attitudes, perceptions and values of our time. Tours offered daily at 1:30 p.m., June 24 through September 16, 2018. Meet in the ﬁrst level elevator lobby of the Hamilton Building. Free with admission. Reservations are not required.720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/calendar/ new-territory-public-tours

Past the Tangled Present On view through Sept. 9 This interactive and immersive installation by Denver artist Jaime Molina was born of imagination and the joy of discovery. Step into a different world where the paintings on the wall ﬂow into 3-D objects that Molina created for the space. Sit on boxes painted with faces and play in a garden of fabricated cacti. Fun for kids and adults alike, Past the Tangled Present is included in general admission, free for members and kids age 18 and younger. 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/past-tangled-present DaVinci X – The Machines & You Exhibition Hours:Monday Closed for Groups and Private Events, Tuesday through Saturday – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday – Noon to 5:00 p.m. Guided Tour Times – (Subject to Docent Availability) 1:00 p.m. Weekdays 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Weekends The DaVinci Machines Exhibition

Clyfford Still Museum Free Day Last Friday of every month In appreciation supporters of the Scientiﬁc and Cultural Facilities District (SFCD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Museum offers free admission on the last Friday of every month. 720-354-4880 Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org Stampede Public Tours Occurs every day through May 19, 2019, except November 22, 2018 and December 25, 2018. In this daily 45-minute tour, see how animals have captivated artists throughout history in Stampede: Animals in Art. Discover and consider the role animals play through themes such as personal connections with animals, how animal materials have been used in art, how animals are used to tell stories or represent political ideas, and how artists use animals in imaginative ways. No reservations necessary. Meet on level 1 of the Hamilton Building. 720-865-5000

Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverartmuseum.org/calendar/ stampede-public-tours

CLASSES, LECTURES, FORUMS Sunday Open Meditation 1st Sunday of the month. Free to the public - all welcome. The Center is open to the public for “drop-in” meditation and contemplative practices, 10 a.m.noon. Meditation instruction, 10:30 a.m., Padmasambhava Meditation Center, 1900 S. Cook St. padmasambhavameditationcenter. org Free Yoga for All Sundays 10 a.m. Relax and stretch with free yoga at a year round class designed for all ages and levels. Bring a mat if you can. Donations are appreciated but not required. 720-244-8252 Alamo Placita Park, 4th & Ogden wscc-denver.org Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Sundays 9:30 a.m. Learn both Tibetan and rhythmic English chants and brief silent meditations. Led by members of Yeshe Nyingpo Denver, a chapter of the Dudjom Tersar and aligned with the Dalai Lama. 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Sunday Open House and Meditation Sundays 10 a.m. A relaxed and informal Open House in the community room includes information about activities and meditation followed by a discussion and opportunity to meet others. Meditation instruction is available. Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver, 2305 S. Syracuse Way, Ste. 214 denver.shambhala.org Meditation and Kirtan Sundays 4:00 p.m. Leave your troubles behind and practice meditation and Kirtan SEE THINGS TO DO, P18

18 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Things to Do

Everything for the Acoustic Musician Since 1962

FROM PAGE 17

Denver Laughter Club Meets every Monday except major holidays at St. Barnabas Church. 11:45 a.m. All are welcome, free, no jokes just laughter for no reason, with Chi Kung warm-ups, pure joy!! Call Meredee for more info. 303-877-9086 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. denverlaughs.com

Sales, Rentals & Repairs New and Vintage

Guitars by CF Martin, Taylor, Collings, Guild, Waterloo and Breedlove

Ukuleles by Kamaka, Kanile’a, KoAloha, Kala and Cordoba

303-777-4786 DenverFolklore.com 1893 S. Pearl Street in Denver

Local ads, coupons & deals are just one click away! CHECK IT OUT AT:

ColoradoCommunityMedia.com

Open 7 Days A Week

Saturday August 25 2-6pm

31ST ANNUAL UPTOWN SAMPLER

Purchase a Sampler Booklet now!! Only $30!! board@uptowndenver.com @UptownDenver facebook.com/uptownonthehill/

Learn to Code Meetup Mondays, 6:00 p.m. An open house/study group for anyone, at any level, with any interest in computer programming. No prior knowledge/future commitment needed. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway meetup.com/learntocodedenver Belly Dancing classes Classes held most Mondays, 7 p.m. beginners, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $10 drop-in — Cafe not open 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Meditation at Noon Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. Take 30 minutes to connect to your heart, cultivate inner peace and happiness, and clarify your intention for the day, free. 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Capitol Hill, 1081 Marion St. meditationincolorado.org Tech Help Appointments Tuesdays 1 p.m. Get personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call your library for available times and schedule your own appointment. Tuesdays, we have 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. appointments. 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. www.denverlibrary.org Words of Wisdom Tuesdays 2 p.m. One word can say it all. Join us as we explore a key word from each week’s parsha and discover inspiration and guidance for our life’s journey. 303-316-6412 The Jewish Experience Center, 399 S. Monaco Pkwy. Argentine Tango, practice and lessons Every Tuesday 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Tango Colorado hosts these low cost Tango lessons, followed by a practice session where dancers can polish the steps they learned, interact with other students and advanced dancers and improve their skills. 303-710-2250 Denver Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson St. tangocolorado.org/lessons Tuesday Night Blues Tuesdays 7 p.m. intermediate, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $5, Dance 8:30 p.m., $8 ($10-12 with live band) 303-294-9258

Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com UNNA Monthly Meeting Second Tuesday of the month Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St. unna.shutterfly.com West Coast Swing Classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m. beginner/intermediate, 8 p.m. advanced. Classes $8 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Denver Socrates Cafe Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Join a group that “seek truth by their own lights.” No regular attendance or preparation required. Speak your own mind, then take turns playing Socrates by asking questions. 303-861-1447 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway meetup.com/Denver-Socrates-Cafe Wednesday Nights Open Stage Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Open Stage for musicians, comics & magicians. Free, sign up with host. 303-294-9258 Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St. mercurycafe.com Thursday Evening Meditation Thursdays 7 p.m. Free to the public - all are welcome. Dharma teachings on Buddhist principles by Tibetan meditation master Chhoje Rinpoche (live or video) followed by meditation instruction. Padmasambhava Meditation Center, 1900 S. Cook St. padmasambhavameditationcenter.org Daybreak Toastmasters Fridays, 7:00 a.m. Cat got your tongue? Public speaking and more. Call Bob after 6 p.m. Now meeting on the second floor of the building. 720-308-9090 State of Colorado Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman St. daybreaktoastmasters.org Hard Times Meditation Fridays, 2:30 p.m. Going through a tough time? Developing mindfulness can often help us find new resiliency. Join professional instructor Nancy Nielsen for a supportive mindfulness meditation class that’s free and open to all. No registration or experience required. 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Happiness Hour Fridays 5:00 p.m. A short talk and guided relaxing meditation to help increase a peaceful good heart. It is an ideal way to unwind after work and recharge for a great evening ahead. Free. 303-813-9551 KMC Colorado Downtown, 1336 Glenarm Place meditationincolorado.org

SEE THINGS TO DO, P19

Life On Capitol Hill 19

August 2018

Things to Do FROM PAGE 18

KIDSTUFF

All Ages Open Lab Sundays 1:00 p.m. Have a project you want to work on as a family? Want to learn more about Photoshop, 3D printing or anything else in the lab? Come on in! Family open lab is all ages, but no unaccompanied adults or kids under 10, please! 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Tattered Tales Storytime Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Young children are invited for a half hour of stories and fun, with a different topic each week. Free. 303-322-1965, ext. 2731 Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave. tatteredcover.com Slime Club Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. Join us to make slime, have snacks and help us rename this weekly event that will happen every Tuesday. Ideal for ages 8-12. 720-865-0940 Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St. www.denverlibrary.org/events Toddler Storytime Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. In the Berger Children’s Pavilion, Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program. Free. 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org Art Works! Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Preschool Art for ages 3 – 5. We’ll read a book or two and little artists will make a simple craft or experiment with different materials in openended art 720-865-0955 Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. www.denverlibrary.org/events All Ages Storytime Wednesdays 10:30 a.m Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Girls Who Code Wednesdays 4 p.m. An afterschool program for girls in middle and high school to learn computer science in a collaborative, engaging and intensive manner, working with women who work in technology fields. Learn Python, build websites, create games and more, free. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway http://denverlibrary.org/idealab Eazy Gaming Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. Play great video games on a Wii, N64 and PS4. Ideal for ages 6-18. 720-865-0160 Byers Branch Library, 675 Santa Fe Dr.

www.denverlibrary.org/events Toddler Play & Explore Thursdays 11:30 a.m. Enjoy unstructured play and social time for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music, and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting play space. 720-865-1111 Denver Public Library: Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway denverlibrary.org

SPIRITUALLY VIBRANT INTELLECTUALLY HONEST

YOU BELON

Y O UUNITED BE LON ACROSS

Drop-In Snack and Craft! Thursdays 3 p.m. Join us for a fun craft and yummy snack every Thursday! All ages. No registration. While supplies last. 720-865-0220 Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd. www.denverlibrary.org/events

Imagination Station Thursdays, 3 p.m. Join us for a drop-in playtime on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5:30 p.m. Children ages 6 months to 5 years are welcome. Caregivers must remain in the room with their children. 720-865-0220 Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. www.denverlibrary.org LEGO Time Thursdays 4:00 p.m. Kids, join us to hang out with other Lego® lovers for some free-building time. We supply the blocks; you supply the creativity. Ages 4 & up. And, no...you don’t get to take the Legos® home, but you may return to build on another day! 720-865-0955 Ross-University Hills Branch Library, 4310 E. Amherst Ave. www.denverlibrary.org/events Code Club Saturdays 1:00 p.m. Meet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org

THE SPECTRUM

DENVER UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY GATHERINGS 9AM & 10:45AM • 660 S. BROADWAY DENVERUNITED.COM • 303-800-8269 /DENVERUNITEDCHURCH

/DENVERUNITEDCHURCH

Teen Open Lab Interested in recording music or editing videos? Want to use the 3D printer or learn about Arduino? Want to learn how to make a video games? Ready to sew or paint a masterpiece? Just want to hang out and play games? Drop-in, for teens 12-19, free. 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central library, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway teens.denverlibrary.org

OUTREACH

Nicotine Anonymous Sundays 12:30 p.m. A fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. http://nicotine-anonymous. Nar-Anon Sundays 6:45 p.m. A 12 step support group for families and friends of addicts to help themselves cope. First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. nar-anon.org SEE THINGS TO DO, P20

next session starts

the week of

sept 4!

swallowhillmusic.org

Back to music school this fall with classes for 6 months to teens!

20 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Things to Do

FROM PAGE 19

Grant Street Reach Mondays 8:00 a.m. Providing meals at no cost to its clients and it is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers. 03-839-1432 St. Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, 1600 Grant St. grantstreetreach.org Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Mondays 7:00 p.m. Through shared experience and mutual support, join a meeting to help each other to recover from the disease of food addiction. 303-775-8062 Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway foodaddicts.org Home for the Heart AL-ANON Mondays - Group Al-Anon Adult Children of Alcoholics. Tuesday through Thursday - Group Al-Anon. Fridays - Group Al-Anon (Meditation the ﬁrst 10 minutes). Room 114, In lower level. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway al-anon-co.org Historic Preservation Committee Meeting Mondays 7:00 p.m. This Historic Preservation Committee is responsible for numerous historic districts as well as individually designated homes and buildings. Join us each month to learn what is happening in your neighborhood and to add to your voice. Castle Marne, 1572 Race St. Moderation Management Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Weekly meetings for problem (vs. chronic) drinkers who want to reduce their intake of alcohol. Email: denver@moderation.org. First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. moderation.org Joy AL-ANON Tuesdays 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon’s Purpose is to help friends and families of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. In the Roberts Building, Room 103. Saint John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. al-anon-co.org LifeRing Secular Recovery Meeting Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. A network of people who support one another in living free of alcohol and other non-medically indicated addictive drugs. 303-875-5088 First Unitarian Church, 1400 Lafayette St. liferingcolorado.org Marijuana Anonymous Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. A fellowship of people who share experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. Unity Church on the Hill, 1555 Race St. http://marijuana-anonymous.org FREE Support with Binge Eating Challenges Thursdays 6:00 p.m. This support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years old who are struggling with a binge type eating disorder. All groups are free of charge. We hold conﬁdential groups facilitated by specialists to allow you to gain the support you need. The Eating Disorder Foundation, 1901 E. 20th Ave. eatingdisorderfoundation.org

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Catholic Mass Sundays 7:30 a.m. Also, Spanish Mass, 12:30p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays) and African Mass, 1p.m. (3rd Sunday). 303-322-8042 St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 2301 York St. loyoladenver.org Episcopal Service Sunday, 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. stbdenver.org Anglican Services Sundays 7:45 a.m. 303-831-7115 Saint John’s Cathedral, 1350 Washington St. sjcathedral.org Orthodox Low Mass Sundays 8 a.m. Church School at 9:10 am, Anglican Chant Matins at 9:45 am, Solemn High Mass at 10 am St. Mark’s Church, 1405 S. Vine St. Interdenominational Service Sundays 8:30 a.m. 303-800-8269 Denver United Church, 660 S. Broadway denverunited.com

L S A 3 O o

P S F

3 C

O S 3 S s

I S 3 B B d

W S W

3 M

Catholic Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Also at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 303-831-7010 Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 1535 Logan St. denvercathedral.org Catholic Mass Sundays 9:00 a.m. 303-534-4014 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Parish, 1060 St. Francis Way stelizabethdenver.org Acts 29 Christian Service Sundays 9:00 a.m. L2 Church, 1477 Columbine St. L2today.com Contemporary Services Sundays 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Service offered as well. 303-322-5733 Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 1580 Gaylord St. churchinthecity.org

Sunday Progressive Service Sundays 9:30 a.m. Please join us in celebrating our next era of active, progressive service in the 21st century! We value, accept, appreciate and celebrate each person’s uniqueness, creativity, and talents as expressions of God. ALL are welcome. 303-388-6469 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1280 Vine St. www.stbdenver.org SEE THINGS TO DO, P21

Life On Capitol Hill 21

August 2018

Things to Do

Progressive Protestant Services Sundays 10:00 a.m. An open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ that welcomes all people regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. Sunday school offered and fellowship hour following each service. Come join our community! Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. sixthavenueucc.org

FROM PAGE 20

Lutheran Worship Sundays 9:30 a.m. All are welcome to share in God’s grace. 303-831-7023 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 915 E. 9th Ave. oslchurchdenver.org

¶ Quality Senior Living ¶

Presbyterian Services Sundays 10:00 a.m. 720-316-1279 St. Patrick Presbyterian Church Denver, 1570 Clarkson St. saintpatrickdenver.org

Presbyterian Services Sundays 9:30 a.m. Followed by fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and education for all ages at 11:00 a.m. 303-333-9366 Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 1100 Fillmore St. capitolheightspresbyterian.org

Christian Science Service Sundays 10:00 a.m. 303-839-1505 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1415 Logan St. christiansciencecolorado.org

Orthodox Mass Sundays 10:00 a.m. 303-698-2433 Saint Augustine Orthodox Church, 55 W. 3rd Ave. staugustinedenver.org

Episcopal Services Sundays 10:00 a.m. 303-831-8963 Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2552 Williams St.

Interfaith Devotions Sundays 10:00 a.m. 303-744-6456 Baha’i Center of Metro Denver, 225 E. Bayaud Ave. denverbahais.org

Evangelical Lutheran Services Sundays 10 a.m. 303-722-5311 Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St. www.epiphanylutheran.net

Worship Service Sundays 10:00 a.m. With pre-worship coffee at 9:30 a.m. and post worship social time at 11:30 a.m. 303-860-1819 Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies, 980 Clarkson St. lifelegacyphotography.com/mccr/

Baptist Service Sundays 10:30 a.m. 303-861-2501 First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373 Grant Street fbcdenver.org

MUSIC

ART SATURDAY SEPT. 1ST

Communities Offering Affordable Housing for Seniors and Disabled. • Rent based on 30% of adjusted income • Utilities included • Pet Friendly • On bus route or near Light Rail • On-site Laundry

HIGGINS PLAZA

• Individually controlled heating and A/C • Fitness room • Smoke-free buildings • 62+ or disabled needing features of ADA unit • Computer labs

MARIAN PLAZA

1380 Detroit St. • 303-320-4990

1818 Marion St. • 303-837-1818

1575 Pennyslvania • 303-837-1424

1300 Bruce Randolph • 303-297-1414

CATHEDRAL PLAZA

ST. MARTIN PLAZA

No emergency or immediate housing is available.

An Afﬁliate of Catholic Charities TRS 711 ∙ www.archhousing.com

FOOD

KIDS

SUNDAY SEPT. 2ND

MONDAY SEPT. 3RD

SEPT. 1-3 2018

FREE ADMISSION

PRODUCED BY

TNERSHIP

N DENVER PAR

THE DOWNTOW

CIVIC CENTER PARK DOWNTOWN DENVER CAPITOL VIP EXPERIENCE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

EXCLUSIVE FOOD, BEVERAGE, & CONCERT VIEWING AREA TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:

ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

170 Mountain and Plain Marketplace Vendors • 50+ Restaurants and Food Trucks • South Platte Kids Zone presented by MetroPCS Four Corners Stage featuring Regional Artists • DIME Stage featuring Diverse Emerging Artists

www.ATASTEOFCOLORADO.com

22 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

Lakewood residents Maddie Nichols and Kathi Hasfjord visit the new Colfax Museum’s pop-up exhibit. The museum held the event to give residents a taste of what to expect when the museum opens.

The Colfax Museum founder Jonny Barber, right, visits with a guest at his temporary pawn shop and pop-up Colfax Museum on July 6. The event was part of an effort to give residents a taste of what to expect and raise awareness about the work Barber is doing. Photos by Clarke Reader

Barber speaks at a pop-up event for the museum’s new location on West Colfax.

Colfax Museum houses ‘endless stream of history’ Rising costs force museum to roll down the road to Lakewood By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Jonny Barber was long a fan of members of the beat generation — figures like Jack Kerouac who changed American culture in the postwar years. And when many of these figures came to the Denver area, they

HOW TO HELP For more information on the Colfax Museum and to support the famous street, visit: www.colfaxave.com www.thecolfaxmuseum.org www.40westarts.org www.westcolfaxbid.org spent their time on Colfax. “I love a good story, and Colfax is just an endless stream of history and stories that

you can’t make up,” Barber said. “That is part of what inspired me to start the Colfax Avenue website and collecting things from the street’s past.” Over the years, Barber’s collection of memorabilia, signs and history grew so large that it spilled over from his basement and he decided the best thing to do would be to share it with the world. And so, he started the Colfax Museum in November 2017. Originally located in a small space at the Ed Moore Florist shop on East Colfax Avenue, a recent change in landlords and the increased costs of the metro area caused Barber to look for a new home. What better place than West Colfax? The museum is in the process of making a new home at 6851 W. Colfax Ave. in a space previously used by the Pasternack Pawn Shop. “We’re really excited about the museum coming to 40 West Arts,” said Bill Marino, executive director of the Lakewood West Colfax Business Improvement District, and board chair of 40 West Arts. “We’re going to work hard with Jonny to grow the museum and make it an iconic destination here on West Colfax.” The museum’s relocation to the former pawn shop’s location is part of an effort by property owner Scott Pasternack to turn the building into the Pasternack’s 40 West Arts Hub. The NEXT Gallery, which serves as an artist cooperative, move to the building in late April 2017, and Pasternack is remodeling the building to house more gallery and studio space, as well as

stages for live music and even a classic car or two. “Denver is changing and it costs too much money to operate there,” Pasternack said. “Here in Lakewood, we want these kinds of creative businesses to come.” Barber is still getting the museum off the ground at its new location and is so dedicated to the project that he’s opened up a temporary pawn shop selling some of his own collectibles in its future location to raise the necessary funds to get things off the ground. The aim is to have the museum open by autumn. The change in location for the museum is part of a long-running trend on Colfax — where there once was bright neon and thriving businesses, some parts of the avenue have taken significant hits over the years. But things are changing. “You see families spending time on Colfax now and that used to never be the case,” Barber said. “It’s a beautiful street with an amazing history, story and culture. I hope people who know it now will come to the museum and see it in a new way.” For people like Marino and the organizations he works with who have been striving to bring West Colfax back to life, the relocation of the museum is another affirmation that Lakewood’s most famous street is on the upswing. “It’s a really exciting time to bring this kind of pop culture and historical facility to West Colfax,” Marino said. “This museum, just like Colfax, is quintessentially Colorado.”

Life On Capitol Hill 23

August 2018

Denver police increase presence on Colfax Year-to-date calls for shootings have doubled in the Capitol Hill area Staff report The number of shootings in the Capitol Hill area from Jan. 1 to July 10 this year doubled from the same period in 2017, according to data from the Denver Poice Department. Two recent shootings occured in May: On May 7, two people were shot near East Colfax Avenue and North Clarkson Street. On May

6 covers Capitol Hill, downtown, the ballpark area, Uptown, as well as parts of the Curtis Park and Five Points neighborhoods. The increase in shootings cannot be pinned down to any one source, Saunier said. Some have been gang-related, others involved drugs. The reasons for the shootings were often varied, but a common denominator for crime on Colfax relates to narcotics, Saunier said. Because of drug activity on the street, Saunier said he worked to increase bike patrols on the street. Officers work in shifts, making sure that Colfax is covered for a large portion of the day. Before the May shootings, Saunier said that Denver’s violent crime rates had been decreasing.

22, a person was shot at East 13th Avenue and North Marion Street. Denver police data showed that in 2017, from Jan. 1 to July 10, officers received seven calls for shootings for the area from East Colfax Avenue and North Clarkson Street to East 13th Avenue and North Marion Street. One of those calls had a confirmed shooting victim. This year, for the same time frame and area, there have been 14 calls for shootings, with three confirmed victims. Ronald Saunier spent six years in major crimes and then later served as commander of Police District 6 for two years. Saunier was recently promoted to division chief on the administrative side of the police force. District

“We’ve put a lot of effort on Colfax,” he said. “We have seen some successes in reduction of crime.” In 2017, the violent crime rate in Denver was 5.85 per 1,000 citizens, according to Denver police. Last year, Denver saw a decrease of 1.6 percent in overall robberies from January to July when compared to 2016. Saunier said Denver police recently arrested a suspect connected to several street robberies. To stay safe, people need to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious activity, Saunier said. At night, it’s better to stay in groups. “People become more victimized walking solo, especially at night,” he said.

Whether OLD or NEW

Summer construction on I-70 moves forward Staff report A proposal for construction on Interstate-70 has been delayed until August, but the Colorado Department of Transportation and Kiewit Meridiam Partners plan to move forward with other aspects of the project. The construction project includes a 10-mile stretch of I-70 from Brighton Boulevard to Chambers Road. This summer, the companies will launch construction with utility relocation. Both CenturyLink and Xcel Energy will move 10 miles worth

a nighttime construction schedule for work on I-70, saying it would speed up the project. However, residents of the area voiced concerns about pollution and noise. The company had intended to present a proposal during the July 12 Denver Board of Public Health and Environment meeting, but decided to postpone it until August. The meeting will be held on Aug. 9 in the community room of the animal shelter at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. The biggest portion of the project will take out the 54-year-old viaduct, lowering the interstate from Brighton to Colorado boulevards.

of power transmission and long-haul fibers. Kiewit Meridiam will move 20 miles worth of storm sewer pipes and three miles of water lines and sanitary sewers. During this phase, 46th Avenue between Brighton Boulevard and York Street will be permanently closed. As of now, it is the only full-road closure planned during construction. While neighborhood streets are under construction, CDOT officials are recommending drivers use the highway as much as possible. More information and updates on the Central 70 project can be found at c70.cdot.gov. Kiewit Meridiam had initially hoped to have

We can fix it! or

Lic # 236628

We can install it!

Specializing in hot water, steam and radiant heating

LIFE ON CAPITOL HILL SERVICE DIRECTORY

303-918-9171 squareamechanical.com

Call me, Cecilia V Rivas Schuermann, at 303–261-2577 or any questions. Thank you

LIFE ON CAPITOL HILL SERVICE DIRECTORY ACUPUNCTURE

DOG WALKING

Resting Point Acupuncture, LLC Rejuvenate Physically,MASONRY Mentally, BRICK Emotionally & Spiritually ORIENTAL MEDICINE 5 ELEMENT & TCM

Brick Specialists David Magill, L.Ac.

Restoration • Tuckpoint 303-386-5376 Color Match • Brick Repair restingpointacupuncture.com Residential • Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured Customer References Father & Son Team 40 yrs. exp.

BRICK MASONRY

JamesSpecialists 303-875-6111 Brick

Restoration • Tuckpoint Color Match • Brick Repair Residential • Commercial Licensed • Bonded • Insured Customer References Father & Son Team 40 yrs. exp.

ROOFING

ELECTRICIAN

kraftworkdesign.com Your Neighborhood720-837-2113 Electrician All your electrical needs Installations, Repairs, and Remodels Over 20 years of experience Bonded and Licensed Free estimates

Refinish, install, repair, all phases of your flooring. Owner operated. Start to finish bathroom & kitchen remodeling. Property repair. Call: 720-434-8922 or visit us online at www.rutherfordconstruction.biz

HANDYMAN

AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN & REMODELING SERVICE TREE & LAWN

Energy efﬁcient replacement windows, vinyl siding & roof replacement. General construction & remodeling. Yelp 5-star, A+ BBB & A-rated Angie’s List.

MASSAGE

Carpentry • Tile Specialists Colorado• Painting Tree & Lawn Kitchen • Bath • Basement 10% off Tree Trimming with this ad. $100 off Tree Removal over 30” Remodels at the base. Drywall • Roof Repairs Plumbing • Electrical Monthly Specials Repairs Call us: 970-301-7955 Hot Water Heaters www.coloradotreespecialists.com Property • Building Maintenance Free Estimate • Reliable Licensed - Insured - Bonded

Capitol Hill ad HANDYMAN Commercial & Residential Inc.

Your job done right, on time, the first time

30 years construction experience including historicalInc. Commercial & Residential buildings, windows, doors, Your &job done right, kitchen bath remodeling, on time, the first time additions, welding, overall 30+ years construction experepairs. Apartment mainterience including historical nance & management, conbuildings. HVAC, windows, struction consulting. Insured doors, roofing, sheet rock & Klaus Schuermann paint, kitchen & bath remod(720) 345-8016 eling, additions, welding, qualitydenverhandyman.com overall repairs. Insured

Klaus Schuermann,

Craftsmen Team HANDYMAN (720) 345-8016 qualitydenverhandyman.com

Antonio’s Construction

Denver’s BEST Mobile Massage Therapy Unbeatable massage rates

MASSAGE

MASSAGE QWEST

$45 for 45 minutes • $55 for 1 hour $90 for 90 minutes Denver’s BEST www.massageqwest.com Mobile Massage Therapy 303-949-6003

• Complete Interior and Exterior Paint • Quality Work by Trusted Craftsmen Since 1995

$45 for 45 minutes • $55 for 1 hour $90 for 90 minutes www.massageqwest.com 303-949-6003

WINDOW REPAIR PLUMBING

Unbeatable massage rates

MOVING

WINDOW CLEANING Twin Pines Window Cleaning

HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL MOVERS 303-931-6135 smallworldmovers.com

RON MASSA CALL 303-778-8021 Office 303 642 3548

Make Your Original Windows Work

VAIL Plumbing & Heating

Specializing in Window Solutions Denver Historic Neighborhoods Since 1990 1064 Clayton St. Glass Repair • Glazing OLDER HOME SPECIALIST

Sash Cords & Weights Service, Repair, Remodeling, Older Home Open Shut Windows • Screens Specialist; Apartments, Hot Water Heat. Custom Wood Storm Windows Licensed/Insured/Guaranteed

GLACIER GLASS & WINDOW

303/329-6042

303-722-5952 GLACIERGLASS.BIZ

Also offering seasonal snow MUSIC&LESSONS shoveling leaf clean-up.

WINDOW &REPAIR DOOR

Call Bob 303-329-8205

Make Your Original Work Window Windows & door replacement

SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISING Interior & Exterior • Remodeling Bath • Kitchen • Basements Drywall • Fence • Decks Tile • Plumbing • Painting Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured

CALL 303-512-8777

www.irelandsﬁnestinc.com

LICENSED & INSURED

Complimentary Estimates!

720-937-8338 Cell 720-363-5983 OR EMAIL EADDENBROOKE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Call us: 303.416.6505

PAINTING PAINTING

Call me, Cecilia V Rivas Schuermann, at 303–261-2577 or any questions. ThankQWEST you MASSAGE

Dog Walking/Pet Sitting City Park Neighborhood HARDWOOD FLOORS Dogwalk $13–25 minutes Rutherford Jeff 303-388-1992 Construction jeffhersch@gmail.com

Complete Home Repair

James 303-875-6111 LOCAL FAVORITE FOR OVER 20rs

Capitol Hill ad HANDYMAN

Specializing inforWindow Solutions homes, multi-family, Denver Historiccondos, Neighborhoods 1990 investmentSince properties.

Custom-sized, multiple design,

Glass Repair • Glazing color & safety options. Sash Cords & Weights Open Windows • Screens FreeShut estimates. Wood Storm&Windows We work Custom with insurance. Licensed insured.

GLACIER GLASS & WINDOW

720-388-5980

303-722-5952 GLACIERGLASS.BIZ

info@improvesource.com

24 Life On Capitol Hill

August 2018

‘Crazy wrecks’ prompt neighborhood trafﬁc safety events CHUN will be collecting trafﬁc data on East 13th Avenue

IF YOU GO

The event will be held between North Marion and North Lafayette streets on East 13th Avenue. CHUN is hoping to hold the event in August, but may push it to Septemeber depending on permitting with the city.

klamb@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Event information for the two Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) trafﬁc events will be updated on the organization’s website: www.chundenver.org. CHUN is waiting on permitting from the city to set the date for the mini-park and walking survey event on East 13th Avenue.

For years, Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) focused on the People’s Fair and maintaining the historic property it owns. But when Team Player Productions took over planning for the festival in in 2017, the neighborhood organization decided to shift its focus back to the community. Mark Cossin, vice president of community engagement at CHUN, said the switch is an opportunity for the organization to host events on educating the community about area issues. “The big initiative this year was to get the delegates in each of the neighborhoods to take on a project that was either social in nature or would solve a problem that they felt like they had in their neighborhood,” he said. CHUN covers a large section of central Denver, from East First Avenue to East 22nd Avenue and from Colorado Boulevard to Broadway. Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Congress Park, Uptown and City Park West are all within the boundaries. Each neighborhood has delegates in the volunteer-based organization. In the new community focus, delegates are deciding focuses should be in individual neighbor-

hoods. In West Cheesman and Cheesman Park, the focus will be on traffic accidents. East 13th Avenue has been the root of several accidents in the area, Cossin said. The organization is looking at the intersections of North Marion and North Lafayette streets at East 13th. The area is a big draw to pedestrians, because of the access to Cheesman Park. “When I say traffic issues, I mean lots of crazy wrecks,” Cossin said. “Cars have turned over and they’ve gone into people’s lawns.” The organization will be partnering with WalkDenver on two events focusing on traffic safety. Cossin said CHUN is hoping to host the events in August, but is still working on permitting with the city. The organization may push the events into September. For one event, members of CHUN will track the speed of cars with radar at the North Marion and North Lafayette intersections. But Cossin said he is concerned the organization will not get the full picture since the event is during the day and a majority of the accidents have been happening at night.

“I don’t know if we’re going to see a real issue during the day,” he said. “A lot of these accidents do happen at night when people are just trying to speed home.” Regardless, Cossin said he hopes the event will draw awareness to pedestrian safety in the area. The second event will turn the area in front of the Marion Street grill into a mini-park with games. The mini-park area will show event attendees how a sidewalk extension could function. CHUN and Walk Denver will be conducting surveys during the event. The intersections at North Marion and North Lafayette streets will have bulb-out curb extensions. The extensions don’t take up traffic lanes, but they do give pedestrians a little more space to wait in. WalkDenver is a pedestrian advocacy group that works with communities and city officials to find ways to make areas more friendly to walkers. Jessica Vargas, a project coorinator with WalkDenver, said the organization is aiming to make Denver the most walkable city in the country. “The more people you bring to the area, the more services you bring to the area you need to figure out ways to get people

By Kailyn Lamb

For more information, email chun@chundenver.org or call 303-830-1651.

Shutterstock image

around,” Vargas said. The organization helps local communities by navigating the permitting process with the city and providing its expertise on walking solutions. WalkDenver is also working on community projects on West Colfax Avenue and at the clover-leaf intersection at Federal Boulevard and Colfax Avenue. “There’s very simple, quick inexpensive fixes that could be done,” Vargas said. “This is a quick way to demonstrate what those changes would look like.”

New to Denver? Discover

Make a Denver Favorite Your Favorite. Largest Liquor Store in the Metro Area, over 17,000 items.

We Deliver!

760 East Colfax • 303-831-7788

Mon-thur 8 am - 11 pm • fri & sat 8 am - 11:45 pm • sunday 8 am - 10 pm

SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.ARGONAUTLIQUOR.COM