Sustainable Landscaping Project Planned for I
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Sustainable Landscaping Project Planned for I
A Publication of Jefferson Park United Neighbors OCTOBER NEWSLETTER A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD INSIDE THIS ISSUE Trick or Treat Street 2 Mi Casa 3 Developers Corner 4 Oktoberfest Happy Hour 7 Safety Zone 8 NEXT JPUN MEETING JPUN General Membership Meeting Tues., October 9th 6:30 - 7:30pm Riverside Baptist Church 2401 Alcott Street Rear Chapel UPCOMING MEETINGS JPUN Land Use Committee Contact Rafael @ 303-815-0506 or [email protected] HAPPY HOUR Prost Brewing Company Thursday, Oct 25th, 5 - 8pm 2540 19th Strret Oktoberfest Happy Hour JPUN YAHOO GROUP Get neighborhood updates at http://groups.yahoo.com /group/jpun/ SUPPORT JPUN As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, your contribution to JPUN is tax deductible. Send your contribution to: JPUN, 2240 Clay St #200, Denver, CO 80211 FRIEND US Jefferson Park United Neighbors is on Facebook! NEWS www.jpun.org Sustainable Landscaping Project Planned for I-25 Exit Volunteer-Run Project Will Create Much Needed Traffic and Pedestrian Visibility On October 26 and November 3 over 100 volunteers will eradicate overgrown vegetation and reshape and plant the gateway area at the 23rd Avenue exit off of I-25, an interchange that has seen multiple accidents over the years, in part due to the overabundance of weeds and growth that obstruct visibility for cars, cyclists and pedestrians. What You Can Do To Assist • This stretch of land is seen by hundreds of thousands of cars each day and is one of the key entrances to North West Denver neighborhoods, Sports Authority Field at Mile High and businesses on Water Street and in LoHi and Lower Downtown. • The landscaping plan will create a sustainable, colorful prairieland ecosystem, native to Colorado, which will require little/no maintenance. • The project entails sheet mulching which utilizes recycled cardboard and dried leaves as an insulator and promotes active plant growth during the winter months. This will be the largest use of biodegradable sheet mulching employed in Colorado. • The majority of plant irrigation will occur through creatively using the natural erosion pattern to carry runoff water to the plants. These native plants are designed to be self-regulating and self-regenerating over time. This project’s plans are based on Permaculture, a branch of ecological design and engineering that develops self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems. The rejuvenation of I-25, exit 211 is a collaborative effort between Jefferson Park United Neighbors, CDOT, Children’s Museum of Denver, Mile High Youth Corp., Groundwork Denver and other local area businesses and community organizations. Donations for materials and plants are needed! Please send check payable to JPUN c/o Doris Blyth, Treasurer 2240 Clay St #200, Denver, CO 80211 To volunteer for seeding and planting on Nov 3, contact Michael at [email protected] Help create a gateway to our community that we can all be proud of. CITIZENS RALLY - CITY RESPONDS NEW PARKING SIGNS GO UP ONE MORNING AND COME DOWN THE FOLLOWING AFTERNOON! By Doris Blyth If you live in Jefferson Park, you know that parking during stadium events can be somewhat of a circus. Parking restrictions on the block of 2200 Clay Street have been particularly confusing for residents. The parking signs posted on this block for many years stated “NO PARKING DURING STADIUM EVENTS”. The problem with these signs arose in the difficulty of defining a stadium event. Events occur at the stadium on almost a daily basis, but it’s only when attendance is expected to exceed 20,000 the City of Denver Right of Way Enforcement will implement parking restrictions. It’s well understood that Bronco games are considered stadium events, but what about the soccer game on a Wednesday night in mid-July? Many residents is this block have been caught off guard on these non-Bronco game occasions and have been surprised to find their vehicle ticketed and possibly towed. Enforcement was not consistent and it was confusing for everybody. In an attempt to clarify parking restrictions, the City of Denver Public Works department installed new parking signs early Wednesday, September 26. These new signs restricted parking in this block to two hours between the hours of 5am and 11pm and prohibited parking between the hours of 11pm and 5am. Within hours, citizen complaints began pouring into Mayor Michael Hancock’s office, City Councilwoman Susan Shepherd’s office, at large councilwomen Robin Kniech and Debbie Ortega’s offices and the office of Parking Services. The new parking restrictions eliminated nearby parking for the residents and businesses in this block. The city listened to the citizens of this community and responded with amazing efficiency. The parking restriction signs were removed from this block in the early afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 27. Going forward, temporary “NO PARKING” signs on the block of 2200 Clay Street will be dropped off with other traffic management signs prior to major stadium events. The presence of these signs will alert residents to an upcoming event and will remove any question as to whether or not parking is allowed during stadium events. The residents on this block are extremely appreciative for the responsiveness displayed by the City of Denver. What have I learned from this experience? Make your voice heard. Become involved in your community. Your participation absolutely does matter! BOARD Michael Guiietz, Co-President [email protected] Kim Collie, Co-President [email protected] Children’s Museum Trick or Treat Street is a three-day fall extravaganza packed with delicious fun! Open Position, Vice President Doris Blyth, Treasurer [email protected] Cheryl Patrick, Secretary [email protected] Environmental Committee Kat Meldrum, chairperson [email protected] Safety Committee Tom Blyth, chairperson [email protected] Communications Committee Cristin Couzens and Jerry Olson chairpersons [email protected] [email protected] Latino Community Outreach Open Position Land-Use Committee Raphael Espinoza, chairperson [email protected] Central Valley Improvements Jerry Olson, chairperson [email protected] Social Committee Kym Foster, chairperson [email protected] Membership Committee Michael Guiietz [email protected] Neighborhood Liaison Open Position Member-at-Large Kari Mock [email protected] Jeff Archambeau [email protected] Tom Blyth [email protected] Jefferson Park Pet of the Month Round up your fairies, super heroes and tiny goblins for this safe and friendly trick-or-treating extravaganza. Parade from one Treat House to the next collecting goodies, whip up delicious Dirty Desserts, take a spin on Vern's Mini Train and craft classic Halloween creatures like Noodle-Boned Skeletons and Little Miss Spiders. There are also costumed characters, pumpkins galore, special StoryTimes, a Monster Carnival and so much more! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 26, 27 and 28 • 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Kinetics Play with the Laws of Motion! In a life-sized marble run where balls cascade down ramps, roll along tracks, travel through tubes and launch overhead, children will think like Newton. Explore physical science and discover the fundamentals of forces and motion - through play. Kinetics!, our innovative science and engineering exhibit, will thrill guests of all ages as they learn firsthand that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Be the first to play! Join us for a members-only playtime with Kinetics! on Saturday, October 13 from 9 to 10 a.m. No RSVP necessary; just show your membership card at the front desk for early access. Not a member? Join today! "New" Daycare in the Highlands Area The Upper Room Church located at 2450 Clay St. Please call 720 532 4638 for more information. Name: Dash • Breed: Mix • Owner: Jeff & Gretchen Dash is an awesome dog in training. He's a stubborn guy that's hard of hearing. He does find joy catching frisbees and especially barking at the fence. He is a big cuddler and we love him!! Would you like to see your pet featured? Please send a photo and a few tidbits about your favorite pet to Cristin at [email protected] or drop it in her mailbox at 2819 W. 25th St. Or maybe, Jerry the “pet whisperer” will catch you in the park! dr amy rupp fuller dr naomi weber • dr lauren richman dr lauren ungar Printed By: P&L Printers | pandlprinting.com 2727 W 27th Ave, Denver, Colorado - (303) 433-1852 We have moved! Please visit us at our new address: 2815 Clay Street Denver, CO 80211 Design by: Kym Foster Design | kymfosterdesign.com 2606 River Dr, Denver, Colorado - (303) 480-0521 Photography by: Jerry Olson | [email protected] Voted BES BreakfastT Burrito Under $2 Best of W Family Portions estword | 2012 TAMALE SPECIAL $10 per Dozen with a Side of Green Chili FREE To Go Menu / Delivery 9am - 2pm Let Us Cater your Next Party! $ 150 BREAKFAST BURRITOS $ 5 00 LUNCH SPECIALS 10% OFF Dine In Only and One Coupon Per Table Does Not Including Specials Araujo’s Flavor! Expires Oct 31, 2012 303-455-3866 | 2900 W. 26th Ave. Denver WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JPUN? GO TO JPUN.ORG DEVELOPERS CORNER 2785 Speer and Element 47 Construction Underway UNITS WILL BEGIN BEING OCCUPIED LATE SPRING 2013 2785 Speer Follow or contact the The 2785 project on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/2785-Speer-BlvdApartment-Community/389695554402922 From the Facebook page - “2785 Speer is expected to be a premier rental community in Denver, offering residents luxury living and easy access to downtown, Denver's premier sports venues and the metro area thanks to the proximity to I-25. Located in Denver's Jefferson Park Neighborhood, the community will feature one-and two-bedroom apartment homes with patios/balconies, walk-in closets and granite countertops.” Rendering of 2785 Speer - 332 Units Element 47 While the Element 47 project does not have a Facebook Page, the project may be contacted for construction-related issues at 303-322-3769. More images may be seen at: www.kephart.com/kephart-gallery/on-the-boards/element-47 Plan of Element 47 - 296 Units From the website “Nestled in the established and esteemed Jefferson Park neighborhood, Element 47 is located in a vibrant, up and coming area of Denver. Located just west of downtown and near the banks of the Platte River, Element 47 is the epitome of urban chic. Large decks and an indoor / outdoor clubhouse offer easy access to amazing city views. The modern architecture brings both vibrancy and deference to the neighborhood. 4,000 sq. ft. of boutique retail along with a handful of livework units provide the final piece to this exciting community revitalization.” Meetings are Held Monthly JPUN Land Use Committee Contact Rafael @ 303-815-0506 or [email protected] Given that rents are approaching $2 per square foot for prime properties, it’s economically feasible to improve existing rental units of all scales, as can be seen throughout the neighborhood. To ensure that the work is performed safely and correctly, when you see work, look for permits. If no permits are found, call 311 anytime, and email [email protected] to investigate. 28th & Clay From the website “Located in the center of Highland, LoHi and Jefferson Park CLAY\28th may just be the perfect setting for your new flat. These 21 unique condominiums offer the best of city living in many ways. The carefully thought out floorplans, and designer European finishes allow for amazing natural light and functional living. No detail went missed as Kujawa Architecture of Chicago, brings their talent to Denver with brilliant modern exteriors and clean well thought out interiors. Take a look and see why we think CLAY\28TH will become one of Denver’s most inspiring buildings.” More info at generationdev.com Construction is also underway in the neighborhood for the following projects: • 8 - units at 26th & Clay • 4 - units at 21st & Elliot • 2 - units at 22nd & Clay • 1 - unit & 2 retail spaces in the former Granada Theater on 25th The development potential in our neighborhood has also resulted in the abandonment of a 7-unit project at 27th & Decatur. More than 4 years after the launch party, PURE Townhomes failed to materialize. Large parcels on the corner of 27th & Decatur, some to be occupied by PURE, were recently sold, while the LUC has no word on any development plans, it should be noted that the PURE development was well below the maximum build out allowed by zoning in this area. Another project that has been called off is the 338-unit Alexan project at the Hotel VQ site. While no word was given as to why, it also should be noted that the proposal also was far below the maximum build out allowed by zoning on that parcel. As predicted, the combination of favorable downzoning, reasonable land prices and high sales and rent prices, Jefferson Park has become a viable locale for use-by-right development. The LUC looks forward to working with individuals and groups to vet ideas, and provide valuable feedback and collaboration opportunities. November 6, 2012 General Election Voter registration deadline for this election: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 The 2012 General Election in the City and County of Denver will provide you with a choice of three different ways to vote: Vote by mail Vote early at a Voter Service Center Vote on election day at your assigned polling place Vote by Mail Voters on the Permanent Mail-In Voter list will receive a ballot by mail for the November General Election. Your address must be current in order to receive a mail ballot. Ballots are not forwarded. If you did not vote in the November 2010 General Election, you were automatically removed from the mail ballot list. To check your status, update your address or request a mail ballot, go towww.GoVoteColorado.com. Vote Early You may vote early in the two weeks prior to Election Day at any of 13 Voter Service Centers across the city. You may also drop off a mail ballot, request a replacement for a lost or spoiled ballot, or emergency register. Vote on Election Day Denver will have 149 polling places across the city for Election Day voting. Voter Information Cards will be mailed to each voter with information regarding assigned polling places. Mail ballots may also be dropped off on Election Day at any polling place. JONAS MARKEL R E A LT O R Real Living CO Properties C: 720-939-4635 D: 303-565-3350 Jefferson Park Homeowner Since 2004! • No obligation consultation • Determine your homes value E: [email protected] Voter Service Centers Barnum Recreation Center: 360 N. Hooker St. Blair-Caldwell Library: 2401 Welton St. Christ Church United Methodist: 690 N. Colorado Blvd. Christ Community Church: 8085 E. Hampden Ave. Denver Elections Division (Main Office): 200 W. 14th Ave. Denver Police Dept. Dist. 3 Station: 1625 S. University Blvd. Harvard Gulch Recreation Center: 550 E. Iliff Ave. Harvey Park Recreation Center, 2120 S. Tennyson Way Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center: 3334 N. Holly St. Highlands Recreation Center: 2880 N. Osceola St. Montbello Recreation Center: 15555 E. 53rd Ave. Montclair Recreation Center: 729 N. Ulster Way ** Tivoli Student Union at Auraria, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Rm. 261 **All sites will have drive-through ballot drop-off except Tivoli Student Union. Sports Authority Field Neighborhood Calendar To learn more about me or to view my visual resume go to: 2012 *Parking restrictions including Zoning Enforcement and Right of Way Enforcement will likely be scheduled for this event. Illegally parked vehicles in the neighborhoods surrounding Sports Authority Field at Mile High may be ticketed and towed. WWW.JONASMARKEL.COM Buy | Sell| Invest | Consult “I do everything but live with you” October 28 November 18 December 1 December 2 December 23 December 30 January 27 *Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints *Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers *CHSAA Football Championships *Denver Broncos vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers *Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns *Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs Bridal Festival 6:20 pm 9:20 pm 2:15 pm 5:15 pm 11:00 am 5:30 pm 2:05 pm 5:05 pm 2:05 pm 5:05 pm 2:15 pm 5:15 pm 12:00 pm 4:00 pm Mental Health Corner Responding to Requests By Jillian Faux, Mental Health Consultant “No! NO! NO! I don’t want to!” your child states with his arms crossed and she is frowning. Does this sound familiar? Many families have shared that their children often have difficulty responding to their requests. Children as young as 2 years old can respond to parent’s expectations and requests. Here are some helpful hints to teach your child to listen to your requests: 1. State the request clearly. When making the request from you child, explain the behavior you want to see from them “Joey will you please pick up your dog stuffed animal and place him in the toy chest?” 2. Show your child how to complete the request. For example, if you would like your child to put away toys. Walk behind your child, put your hands on their hands and gently show your child how to place the toy in the toy chest. 3. As soon as your child completes the task, praise his efforts “Joey you picked up your doggy and put him in the toy chest! Thank you!” It is important to praise the effort your child has put into trying to do a task, the more you praise his effort the more likely he will want to continue to do the task. Sometimes children know how to do a task and are simply refusing your request. In this case, take a deep breath (to calm yourself down) and take a moment to see what is going on for your child. Is he really engaged in an activity and does not want to stop? In this case you may choose to say “Joey you can play for 3 more minutes and then it is time to pick up your toys.” When your child continues to refuse, move close to your child, getting down on his level and explain exactly what you would like to see from him. You may want to give him a choice “Would you like to first pick up your stuffed animals or your books?” so that your child feels as though he has some control over the situation. As soon as your child begins to cooperate provide your child with praise. Showing your child that you appreciate his efforts in following your request will go a long way and will increase your child’s desire to follow more requests. Consejos para la salud mental: Obteniendo la respuesta que usted desea Por la consultora en salud mental, Jillian Faux Oktoberfest JPUN HH... in October! Just a little out of the hood... Prost Brewing Company 2540 19th Street | Thursday, Oct 25th | 5 - 8pm Beer Garden - Long Community Tables - Food Trucks www.prostbrewing.com A SLICE OF MUNICH IN DENVER Welcome to Nextdoor.com What is Nextdoor? Nextdoor is a private social network for your neighborhood. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors—and only you and your neighbors—to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free. Hundreds of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to build happier, safer places to call home. People are using Nextdoor to: • Find a new home for an outgrown bike • Track down a trustworthy babysitter • Quickly get the word out about a break-in • Find out who does the best paint job in town • Organize a garage sale • Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog • Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name. Nextdoor's mission is to bring back a sense of community to the neighborhood, one of the most important communities in each of our lives. Check it out at: www.nextdoor.com ¡“No! ¡NO! ¡NO! ¡No quiero”! dice su niño/a con los brazos cruzados mientras frunce el seño. ¿Le ha pasado lo mismo? Muchas familias dicen que sus hijos muchas veces tienen dificultades en responder a los pedidos de los padres. Los niños de hasta 2 años de edad pueden responder a las expectativas y pedidos de los padres. Aquí le ofrecemos unos consejos útiles para enseñarle a su niño/a a responder de la manera que usted desea a sus pedidos: Honesty. Respect. Professionalism. Courtesy. 1. Exprese su pedido claramente. Cuando le pida algo a su niño/a, explique cuál es el comportamiento que espera como respuesta: “José, ¿podrías por favor levantar el perro de peluche y ponerlo dentro del baúl de juguetes”? 2.Muéstrele a su niño/a cómo debe responder a su pedido. Por ejemplo, si quiere que su niño/a guarde los juguetes, camine detrás de él/ella, ponga sus manos sobre las manos de él /ella, y suavemente muéstrele cómo poner los juguetes en el baúl. 3.Tan pronto como su niño/a termine haciendo lo que le pidió, elógielo por sus esfuerzos: “José, ¡levantaste tu perro de peluche y lo pusiste en el baúl! Gracias por ayudarme a mantener nuestra casa limpia”. Es importante elogiar a su niño/a por intentar hacer algo. Mientras más lo elogie, es más probable que quiera continuar haciendo lo que usted le pide. Desde el punto de vista Montessori, es importante mantener los elogios dirigidos específicamente a la tarea que ha completado. Algunas veces los niños saben cómo hacer algo y solamente quieren contradecirlo a usted. En ese caso, respire profundamente (para calmarse a sí mismo) y espere un momento para ver qué le pasa a su hijo/a. ¿Está muy ocupado con otra actividad y no quiere parar? En este caso, usted puede decir: “José, puedes jugar por tres minutos más y después debes recoger tus juguetes”. Si su niño/a continúa reusándose, acérquesele, poniéndose a su mismo nivel, y explique exactamente lo que quiere que él/ella haga. Usted le podría dar una opción: ¿“Quieres levantar tus juguetes o tus libros primero”? para que su niño/a sienta que tiene algo de control sobre la situación. Tan pronto su niño empiece a cooperar, elógielo. Demostrarle a su niño/a que usted aprecia sus esfuerzos de obedecerle dará grandes resultados y aumentará el deseo de cooperar con otros pedidos. Terry Vartanyan, Agent 2600 West 29th Avenue Denver, CO 80211 Bus: 303-456-0444 www.denverhighlandagent.com Mon-Thur 9:00am to 5:30pm Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Sat & After Hours by Appt. 1101013 It’s how I treat all my customers. And you can be sure I’ll always do my best to meet your needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. CALL ME TODAY. State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL ® Información para votante Safety Zone DISTRICT ONE POLICE HAVE JUST LEARNED OF AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY RIGHT HERE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD - The 7th Annual CSI Conference On Friday, Oct. 12th from 5 -9:30pm and Saturday, Oct. 13th from 8:45am5:30pm, the 7th Annual CSI Conference will be held at the Lowell Campus (Denver, CO), courtesy of the Regis University Criminology Department. This annual event planned by Faculty and Staff will showcase presentations, demos, and resources from industry experts and experienced practitioners in the fields of Criminology and crime scene investigations, as well as, inspirational stories from survivors themselves. This event is a unique and educational opportunity available to professionals, students, and interested citizens . . . for FREE!! This year’s event focuses on Victimology featuring personal stories from sexual abuse and domestic violence survivors. Friday, October 12th - 5:00 pm Doors to the Mountain View room will open and light hors d'oeuvres will be served in the new Claver Hall Cafe. Walk-ins and additional guests are welcome as long as space is available. 6:00 pm - Keynote Speaker: Detective Sergeant Jon Mattsen, Kings County Sherriff’s Office, Washington State Det. Sgt. Mattsen was one of the five original members assigned to the Green River Killings case after the perpetrator was identified through DNA. The perpetrator, Gary Ridgway (a.k.a. Green River Killer), was responsible for killing 49 females in the 1980s and 1990s – mostly prostitutes in Washington State – and dumping their bodies in and around the Green River. Det. Sgt. Mattsen became a lead investigator and one of four primary interviewers of Ridgway when Ridgway entered into an agreement with the King County Prosecutor’s Office. Sergeant Mattsen has been provided a three and a half hour block in this conference to ensure that attendees fully understand the dynamics, aberrant behaviors, investigatory efforts and consequences of this nationally-recognized crime. Saturday, October 13th More than 20 different speaker presentations will be taking place throughout the day beginning at 8:45am, 10:15am, 1:45pm and 3:45pm. Presentation topics include: Terrorism, Child Abuse and other Violent Crimes, High Profile Cases, Cybercrime, Advanced Investigative Techniques, and First-Hand Accounts from Survivors. A detailed speaker schedule will be available at the end of September. To ensure you receive the schedule as soon as it’s released, please contact Criminology Admin. Assistant, [email protected] to be added to the distribution list and questions. Dependiendo en la elección específica, los residentes de Denver pueden tener hasta tres formas distintas para votar: Voto por correo, voto temprano, y voto en el día de elección. Debido a que cada elección ofrece diferentes formas de voto, es importante para los votantes verficiar las opciones que están disponibles para ellos. Ver a continuación la página de la elección específica para determinar qué método de votación se ofrece para esa elección. En 2012 una elección queda: 6 de Noviembre - Elección General (elección de centro electoral) Fecha límite para el registro de votante para esta elección: Martes 9 de Octubre de 2012 para la Elección General Centros de votación fijados para la Elección General del 6 de noviembre (Denver) - Los votantes que eligen emitir su voto personalmente el día de elección, el martes 6 de noviembre, pueden hacerlo en un centro de votación asignado. Las tarjetas de información que contienen la localización del centro de votación serán enviadas a todos los electores registrados a principios de octubre. 149 centros de votación serán utilizados para la elección general y situados estratégicos en la ciudad y condado de Denver. “Aunque la votación por correo y la votación temprano están aumentando, por la ley tenemos centros de votación para una elección general,” la secretaria y registradora Debra Johnson dijo. “Todavía hay muchos votantes que valoran la experiencia de votar el día de elección.’ Queremos proporcionar esa experiencia y hacerlo más conveniente como sea posible para que la gente vote el día de elección.” Todos los centros de votación tendrán votaciones de papel y cabinas de votación privadas disponibles, y por lo menos una máquina de votación electrónica para cualquier persona que elija utilizarla. Para ver un mapa de los centros de votación en Denver visite DenverVotes.org. Denver City Council Representatives Susan K. 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