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SOUTHMOOR PARK SOUTH
Neighborhood
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SPRING 2015 ISSUE
Inside SPSNA Linx »
Those Who Serve Our Neighborhood................. 2
President’s Corner............................................ 3
Neighborhood Star........................................... 4
Cloths To Kids................................................... 5
Schools......................................................... 6-9
Resolutions for Homeowners.......................... 10
Knowledge Center.......................................... 11
Golf Tournament Application Form................. 12
Vibrant Neighborhoods.................................. 13
Help Get Our Rec Center.................................. 14
Home Lending Insights................................... 15
A Touch of Yummy.......................................... 16
Knowledge Center.......................................... 17
Business Directory..................................... 18-19
Contact SPSNA »
[email protected]
Website................www.southmoorparksouth.org
Social Media..............https//SPSNA.nextdoor.com
Calendar of Events »
SPSNA Annual Meeting
February 12, 2015
Location: Piccolo’s
Time: Meet at 6:30,
Meeting Starts at 7 pm
Cooking Demonstation
Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
February 28, 11:00 am
Sign up by 2/25
Denver District 4 Political Forum
March 24, 6:30 pm
Calvary Baptist Church
Front Porch Friday
April 3rd from 5-7 pm
SPSNA LINX
“busy-buzzin’ with activities!
Cooking Demonstration For Our Neighborhood
Join us at Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
(6325 E Hampden Ave), to learn the tips and
tricks to creating a crowd- pleasing BBQ cookout.
Andy Campbell of Jim ‘N Nick’s, will be sharing the
secrets to creating a handcrafted universal rub,
and the recipe for delicious scratch-made creamy
coleslaw- followed by a demonstration on how to
utilize the rub to ensure your meat is flavorful and
tender. YUM!
This barbecue culinary class will be offered AT NO COST TO YOU beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 28th - just in time for warmer weather! All participants will receive a
bag of goodies!
This class size is limited… so sign up now!
To RSVP, email Mandy Young at: [email protected]
by Wednesday, February 25
Front Porch Friday on the First Friday
of Each Month!
Starting in April, assuming the weather permits, we
will ask you to go out in the front yard. Either pull
up a chair or mill around your street or walk to a
neighboring street between 5 and 7pm on the first Friday of
the month. Your kids could have a lemonade stand. Grab your beer,
wine, lemonade or ice tea and meet some more of your neighbors.
This will continue as long as the weather stays warm. This plays into our
vision of our neighborhood becoming a “front porch” community by 2020.
Political Forum for Denver District 4 Candidates
Date: March 24, 2015
Location: Calvary Baptist Church on the corner of Hampden and Monaco
Time: 6:30 pm
Plan to attend this forum especially if you have not met the candidates. Peggy Lehmann
is term limited so we will be electing a new person for our City Council Representative.
This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, INC. and Channel 8 TV
“All For One” Community Golf
Tournament to Benefit Our Schools
May 30, 2015
Kennedy Golf Course
See Registration Form, Page 12
Citizens Advisory Board (CAB)
District 3 Police Headquarters
1625 S. University Blvd.
First Thursday of each month
6 pm
Sign up for the 2nd Annual Community Golf Tournament
Date: May 30
Location: Kennedy Golf Course
Support our community golf tournament to benefit our four schools: Samuels,
Southmoor, Hamilton and TJ. The application is on page 12. Do you have friends who
golf? They don’t need to live in our area of town. Also, we are collecting items for the
silent auction. The people who went last year had a great time so spread the word!
Photo ©Nancy L. Kasprzyk 2015
Those Who Serve Our Neighborhood: Nancy Kasprzyk
by Gayle Rodgers, Board Member
Starting with our November newsletter,
Nancy spent over 50 hours creating a
new template/redesign, and doing the
production layout. She stepped in at the
last minute to help us and is still doing
the layout. This issue is a little delayed as
she had eye surgery last month to repair
a torn retina.
Where did you grow up? Nancy grew up in Upstate NY along with
her parents and 5 siblings. She loved the idea of moving out west
someday – perhaps it was watching all those John Wayne movies on
Sunday afternoons with her dad. It was ironic for her to be drawn to
a desert location when she loved being by water. The home she lived
in before moving to CO was 1 block from the Niagara River and just a
few biking miles to Niagara Falls.
She couldn’t find another friend to make the permanent journey
from NY to CO, so Nancy decided to take a leap of faith and go it
alone in her late 20’s, and she’s glad she did. At first it was hard,
as she knew no one. Sociable Nancy met people pretty quickly.
She created a single’s friendship group for individuals who didn’t
have family close by or just moved to CO and wanted to meet new
people for fun activities. They started out with 12 people in the group,
and their first event was a snowmobiling/ski weekend trip to Grand
Lake. The “Circle of Friends” eventually grew to over 200 people, with
memories to last a lifetime.
When did you move here? She moved back to CO in 2014 after a 1 yr.
hiatus back to NY to live closer to family, all of whom still reside there.
However, after surviving her first “polar vortex winter” in Western
New York, she was ready to move back to Colorado as soon as the
weather calmed down enough to make the trek back and she
couldn’t be happier!
What do you like about the neighborhood? The friendly neighbors,
proximity to the park and nearby stores, and checking out the cool
house designs, front porches, and landscaping in the neighborhood
—she gets ideas all the time when cruising around either on foot or
bike. She really enjoys when neighbors stop by on their way to the
park to say hello and chat a bit when they see her out and about.
Why do you like to help the community? Helping is always a twoway street that benefits both parties. She redesigned the newsletter
because she was confident she could do it, afterall, design is what
she does for a living! Also, she felt it was a great opportunity to meet
new people.
Kids? No children, just her little Westie Nova, who is the joy of her life.
She calls her a “cover girl” as a photo Nancy took of Nova when she
was just 2 months old landed on the front cover of a Westie training
guide. She chose the name Nova for “supernova” – a stellar explosion
that outshines the entire galaxy, radiating as much energy as the sun.
She associated that energy with Nova.
Careers? Nancy started as a “salad girl” at the famous Salvatore’s
Italian Gardens near the Buffalo Airport and graduated to a wine
hostess when she became legal to sell wine. She didn’t even drink
wine at the time, so had to hone her knowledge quickly to educate
her customers. Nancy then worked at a craft store as a sign designer
and a graphic designer at the local Pennysaver before heading off to
college to further her career in Advertising Design & Print Production
where she became editor/designer of the college newspaper.
Currently, Nancy’s a seasoned professional Graphic Designer,
Photo-Imaging Specialist, Print Broker/Consultant, and Promotional
Products Specialist (Apparel & “Swag”). She can help you with all
phases of your projects from concept to completion. She can provide
solutions that otherwise would have never been considered by her
clients, as well as providing Ad Agency quality work for a fraction of
the cost due to her low overhead. You can view her online portfolio at
www.nancykasprzyk-colorado.com.
My favorite promo item Nancy sells is the iWallet. I no long take my
purse to the gym. Just put my drivers license, gym card and $20 in the
iWallet on the back of my phone and that’s all I need. It’s a great idea
for promoting a business (see ad on back cover).
Favorite TV shows or movies: Nancy’s favorite TV shows are
documentaries, public TV, the science channels and music stations.
She’s not into watching violence and crime, so she tends to watch
more educational type TV. Nancy said it helps her become a better
“Jeopardy” home contestant. Her favorite movie as a young adult was
ET and as an adult – well, Nancy said that’s yet to be discovered!
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SPSNA Vision »
In 2020 Southmoor Park South will
be a vibrant, caring, ‘front porch’
community, partnering with our first
class schools and businesses
President’s Corner »
by Gayle Rodge rs
This is the next to last printed
newsletter we will produce.
The SPSNA Board is looking for projects that
are sustainable so we voted to discontinue
publication after May. It takes a lot of effort
to get sponsorships, articles, ads and do the
layout. It is expensive — $1,700/issue.
We hope you have enjoyed it for the last
two years. I will have four grandkids by
summer and I’m looking forward to spending the time I would have
spent on the newsletter with them.
What does this mean?
Our main method of communication will be through email
newsletters. They are much faster and cheaper (free) to produce.
It is important to stay informed with what is going on in the area.
The SPSNA board’s goal is to create activities where neighbors can
meet neighbors in an organic way that is not a lot of work for any
one person.
Here are three events that we would like your participation:
1. Informal Gatherings in the Park Instead of Summer Fest
Since no one stepped forward to lead Summer Fest this
year, we will NOT continue that tradition. Instead we will
have informal get-togethers in the park.
2. Front Porch Friday
Did you see the article about Front Porch Friday on the
front page?
3. Block Parties
Block parties are fun and not a lot of work. They can be
informal get-togethers in someone’s yard or in the street.
Plan on having one on your block this summer.
How can I stay informed?
»» If you are not already on our email list, go to our website
(www.southmoorparksouth.org) and fill out the form to be
a member of the association. We will not share your email
address with anyone else. We have 414 email address, which
is not our whole neighborhood of 612 homes.
»» Sign up for our private social network on Nextdoor. Their
mission is to bring back a sense of community to the
neighborhood, one of the most important communities in
each of our lives. Go to www.nextdoor.com. We have 252
neighbors on the site and are able to talk to 992 nearby
neighbors. Sometimes you only want to communicate with
our neighborhood but if you are having a garage sale you
might want to blast the nearby neighbors, too. Denver
Police post scams that are going on in Denver to help keep
us aware.
How will the Association raise money?
We are asking households to donate $10 to $15/house/year to
support the association. A few people have already made a donation
and we want to say thanks. We do have expenses. We paid $850 to
apply to get a 501(c)(3) status. We haven’t heard if we have been
accepted yet. We had to make a down payment at Kennedy Golf
Course for the tournament. We ordered checks and deposit tickets
and the list goes on.
Where can I send my money?
Make the check payable to “SPSNA”and send to:
SPSNA Treasurer
4132 S. Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80237
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Neighborhood Star
by Gayle Rodgers
• Halisi Vinson •
Because Halisi has been an
extraordinary volunteer for our
neighborhood, we put her up for
an INC Neighborhood Star Award
and she won it. The dinner was on
January 28th when they presented
her with her STAR.
Halisi Vinson has been a blessing
for our neighborhood even
though she lives on the other
side of Hampden from us in
Hampden Heights. I first met her in 2013 when she came to
our annual meeting. We had no secretary at the time and no
one volunteered to take minutes so Halisi did it on her iPad.
Then she came to strategy sessions for our annual picnic. She
thought it would benefit us to have a professional looking
gloss sheet to sign up sponsors. We worked with her to design
two forms for that. It added a professional look when we talked
to prospective sponsors, which was much better than the copy
paper forms we had been using.
Our association was looking for ways to communicate with our
neighbors so we came up with the idea of a printed newsletter.
We gave Halisi the information and she did the layout for our
quarterly newsletter working many hours on each issue – often
late at night because of her busy schedule. We did not pay her
for any of her volunteer work. She recently retired from the
role of laying out the newsletter after SIX issues (1-1/2 years)
because she is hard at work running to represent our district
on the City Council.
I wanted a long-term vision for our neighborhood and she
volunteered to facilitate the sessions because in her marketing
business she frequently does strategy sessions with businesses
and non-profits. During the three sessions that she led, we
came up with our Southmoor Park South Vision for 2020. She
continues to be interested in our neighborhood and attends
meetings and volunteers because she likes what we are doing.
I know very few people like Halisi who have such a
positive attitude and a giving spirit. She definitely is
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SAMUELS ELEMENTARY
Samuels Elementary was proud to be one
of eight schools in Denver Public Schools to
receive a Governor’s Distinguished Center of
Excellence Award for the 2014 school year. The
Center of Excellence Award is given to schools that
demonstrate exceptional growth. We are proud of
our students and teachers for their hard work, and
thank parents for their continued support.
At Samuels, we are also working to increase our focus on STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Samuels is
working with the Denver Public Schools Foundation and outside
funders and hopes to incorporate a STEM Lab in the 2015-2016
school year. In our lab, students will build electrical circuits, balance
loads on levers and even animate Legos with computer software!
Our 5th Grade students have especially been getting into our STEM
focus and were able to take a charter bus, courtesy of MapQuest to
building headquarters where students participated in a Day of Code.
This same group has also been learning how to create on Google
Documents and hopes to have 1:1 computers (a computer for every
child) in the 2015-2016 school year.
Our new music teacher Erin Cooper hosted 2 lovely performances.
One was held for families of 2nd graders over our Thanksgiving
Luncheon and the other was a winter concert that featured songs
from around the world. The 1st grade concert was standing room
only! We look forward to more performances including the traditional
“Movin’ to the Music” in February.
Samuel’s Community Garden Friends and Community Members!
We are hosting a festive multicultural celebration at Samuels
Elementary on Friday, Feb. 27th at 5:30pm. Bring a dish and wear
your own traditional clothing. We will share and enjoy our richly
diverse school community through food and dance presentations
Events at Samuels Elementary School
»»Feb. 12 - Movin to Music 5:30
»»Feb. 27 - Multi Culture Night
»»March 12 -3rd grade - Music Program 5:30
»»March 19 - Art Night 5:30
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Southmoor 3rd graders have gone LEGO! This year we have
integrated two Lego programs, WE DO! and Story Teller, into
our third grade literacy curriculum. Students are asked to build
the beginning, middle and end of their work using Legos. The
conversation, collaboration, and organization used to create
the representation have been invaluable to our writing process
and motivation. Teachers are also asking students to build main
characters, main ideas, and 3 details from the text they are reading.
In addition, the WE DO! Units have added another layer with
programming. Students started with following basic building and
programming instructions and are working closely with teachers and
our building technologist to create their own! The response has been
really positive from our students and staff.
Look for a few hard hats around the building this summerSouthmoor is going under construction. The main focus of the
project will include permanent walls in the interior of the building.
This will decrease noise and increase safety to the interior. Our design
also includes a few more spaces to pull small groups, modifying the
trailers to increase space for larger classrooms, new tile in the halls
and new ADA restrooms in the our ECE and kinder classrooms. The
project will begin during Spring Break and will continue after school
hours through June 5th. Building use will stop at the end of the year
Events at Southmoor Elementary
»» Feb 16 & 17– No School, Presidents’ Day
and Planning Day
»» Feb 20 & 21 - Honor Band Festival
»» Feb 27 – End of 2nd Trimester
»» March TBD– CMAS Testing for grades 3-5
»» March 16 – 5th grade portraits
»» March TBD – Book Fair
»» March 30 – April 3 - Spring Vacation
»» April - CSC Meeting (5:00-6:30 p.m.) &
to allow for the construction to get
underway beginning June 8th. Look
for more information on our website as
our project gets underway.
State and district testing will being in March and
continue through May. This year students in grades
3-5 will take the PARCC and CMAS. Testing will be on computers and
will require multiple days to complete. In an effort to prepare our
students we have focused on using evidence from the texts they are
reading to support their answers. We have also increased technology
through out the building. Students in grade 3-5 will be at 2 students
to 1 computer, while our primary rooms have 5-7 computers to
ensure that all students use technology on a daily basis to “show
what they know”! Our testing calendars will be on our website and
available to through classroom communication. If you would like
more information about the tests, please go to the DPS website and
look up assessments.
As we move into a very busy second semester, I want to thank our
students, staff and community for all of the support, laughter and
hard work. I am truly grateful to be a part of Southmoor. Have a
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HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hamilton continues to be proud of their
GREEN rating on the new Denver Public
Schools School Performance Framework,
which was a top priority for Principal Nickolas
Dawkins. “We owe a deep debt of gratitude to
our students, teachers, parents, faculty, staff
and community members for all of their hard
work in moving our school forward! Congratulations Husky Nation!”
Fall Semester 2014 had many successes for Hamilton. They
launched the first semester of their new STEM pathway that
will encourage and grow student skills in the areas of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics, complete with a new
STEM lab. In addition, 70 students had many great experiences on
the 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip. This trip is open to any student.
If you begin using King Soopers cards when your child is in 6th
grade, you can fund a substantial portion of the trip. The cards are
available from the bookkeeper.
Consider getting involved if you are not! To join PTA, you may pick
up an envelope in the Community Room from Leanne Golledge,
the Parent-Community Liaison. Envelopes can be filled out and put
in the PTA mailbox, or given directly to the treasurer, Megan Ryall.
See the Hamilton Middle School website for more information on upcoming dates
Events at Hamilton Midd le School
»» Feb 16 -17-NO SCHOOL
»» Feb 26 – 5:30 pm - Spaghetti Dinner for
Hamilton families and community
»» Feb 26 - 27 – 7:00 pm - Spring Musical – Shrek
»» Mar 9 – 7:00 pm - PTA Meeting –Community Room
»» Mar 20 – End of 3rd Quarter
»» Mar 27 – Spring Social
»» Mar 30-April 3 – Spring Break
»» April 13 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
»» April 30 – 8th Grade “Evening of Eminence”
»» May 5 – 7:00 pm - PTA Meeting –Community Room
»» May 14 – 6:30 pm - “Spring Sing” Vocal Concert
»» May 19 – 6:45 pm – Band Concert
»» May 20 – 6:45 pm – Orchestra Concert
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THOMAS JEFFERSON CONTINUES ITS UPWARD TREND!
Throughout the first semester,
positive changes continue to be
made at Thomas Jefferson High
School, and overall, the future
for the Spartans looks bright.
After going green and becoming
a school that meets district and
state expectations, TJ has had
families from all over the city
requesting information.
Two successful Open Houses
brought an influx of prospective
students to TJ, and a myriad of tours and visits have also been
scheduled. TJ has become a very attractive choice for families that
are looking for a comprehensive high school with a positive culture
that is on the move. Attendance rates have shot up, a feat that
was celebrated with TJ’s Halloween Attendance Dance in October.
Additionally, new programs aligning curriculum and expectations
are being put into place to expose students from Samuels
Elementary and Hamilton Middle School to certain aspects of TJ life.
An example of this is our Robotics program where middle and high
school students work on projects together.
Events at Thomas Jefferson High
»» March 3 - Vocal Music Concert
»» March 5 - Band/Orchestra Concert
»» March 9-27 - CMAS – PARCC State Assessments grades 9-11
»» March 11-14 - Arsenic and Old Lace – Drama Production
»» March 19 - 8th Grade Orientation
»» March 30 - April 3 - Spring Intermission
»» April 23 - Colorado ACT State
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»» May 4-15 - AP Testing
»» May 30 - Graduation 3 pm
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Meanwhile, the CCT Program continues
to expand and grow each year. Skills USA
recently won a National Championship
under a 3D Animation section, and Robotics
students were involved in the FTC (First Tech
Challenge), while adding new members
each year. DECA has also participated in different competitions,
representing the brilliant and business savvy minds at TJ.
TJ has also participated in several events to help those that are
less fortunate, including different charity events: clothing, canned
food, and toy drives have been held this semester. Additionally,
TJ took part in an Adopt-a-Family program, in which students and
TJ families went out to buy presents for other TJ families in need,
working off of a list that was sure to make each family’s holiday a
brighter one.
TJ Spartans have been putting in extra effort throughout the year,
and deserve recognition for making great strides
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The list comes from HGTV and what the experts they
consulted came up with that will make your home a
more beautiful, efficient, clean and green place in the
coming year. Here are a few of my favorites from the
list with you.
»» While we’re on the subject of deadly gas, make sure you
Streamline the stuff
One of the best and least expensive ways
to feel better about your home is to clear
it of clutter. Each year most of us acquire a
mountain of stuff. Without some regular
purging, it becomes hard to find things. All
that clutter makes your home look dated
and dirty, designers say. This year resolve to go roomby-room periodically clearing anything that you don’t use,
wear or love and donate it to charity. After that, think twice about
what you bring into the home.
Make it safe and sound
Your home may be beautiful, but is it safe? There are
a few things that every homeowner should do to
ensure that they’re not living with a potential
health hazard or fire risk.
»» First, check your house for radon. This
colorless, odorless gas causes about
21,000 lung cancer deaths each year
from the radioactive particles it traps
in your lungs as you breathe, according
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. One
in every fifteen homes has elevated levels. Test kits can
cost as little as $20 at your local hardware store.
install a carbon monoxide detector on every bedroom
floor in addition to fire detectors. If a chimney flue or
furnace vent gets blocked or leaks, carbon monoxide could
backup in your house and kill you. Like a radon test, this is a
small investment — $40 or more — for such an important
safeguard.
»» Watch out for dryer lint. We know you clean the little trap
inside the door, but most people neglect to clean the
vents and ducts behind the dryer. Lint may seem innocent,
but it’s highly combustible, according to the U.S. Fire
Administration, accounting for more than 15,000 building
fires a year.
»» Make sure your house can breathe. Home inspectors are
surprised at how many people’s bathrooms and attics aren’t
vented to the outside (or the vents are covered over with
shingles.) This makes you a prime candidate for mold.
»»If you’re considering a remodel — since our
homes were built before 1978 — consider
testing for lead paint and asbestos flooring.
It will have to be handled properly during
removal, or particles can be released into the
air for you to ingest.
I hope these tips are helpful in making and keeping a
New Year’s Resolution for your home in 2015!
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Hazardous Waste Collection
The property tax exemption program is available for citizens who
are 65 or older and who have lived in their home for at least 10 years
prior. This program is through the Colorado legislature, not the City
and County of Denver. The Colorado legislature controls the amount
of the exemption. All citizens who have been approved for the
exemption in 2014 or in any prior year should see a reduction in the
property tax bill they receive in January 2015.
A property tax exemption is available to qualifying senior citizens and
the surviving spouses of those who previously qualified. There are
three basic requirements to qualify:
1. The qualifying senior must be at least 65 years old on
January 1 of the year in which he or she applies;
2. The qualifying senior must be the property owner of record
and must have been so for at least 10 consecutive years
prior to January 1; and
3. The qualifying senior must occupy the property as his or
her primary residence and must have done so for at least 10
consecutive years prior to January 1.
All applications must be filed by July 15th of the year for which
the exemption is being requested. Filing will be considered timely
if the application is postmarked no later than July 15th. Under no
circumstance will an exemption be allowed for any property taxes
assessed prior to the year in which the qualified individual first files
an exemption application. If you already applied for this exemption in
a prior year and were approved, you do not need to apply again. For
more information, please call 311 or visit: http://www.denvergov.
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What are you and your neighbors doing to keep our neighborhood a great
place to live? There is no such thing as a perfect neighborhood that will meet
all of your needs but there are things you can do to improve it.
Let us plan
your next event.
• Weddings
• Family Reunions
1. Keep crime down
The easiest way to do that is get to know your neighbors. It is easy
to make assumptions of neighbors when you don’t know them.
When you meet your neighbors you will look out for them and
report strange activity. Police have statistics that show that when
neighbors know each other, crime goes down. There are other
studies showing people who are happy with their life have lots of
social connections and this is a way of doing that.
2. Help to keep your schools healthy
If you want to attract people to our neighborhood, help keep
the schools healthy. Participate in our annual community golf
tournament or make a donation to the effort. Do you have time to
volunteer in a neighborhood school? Do you have a skill that you
could teach the kids – maybe after school? Do you have things the
school could use and you don’t need?
• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Company Meetings
3. Pride in ownership
People like to live in areas that look nice. Do you work at
maintaining your home? Do you sweep the sidewalk, wash down
the garage door and front entry, keep the house painted, prune
the shrubs and trees, plant some flowers, and make your entry
look inviting? Do you talk to your friends about how much you like
living here? All of these things help keep the value of your home
up and the neighborhood looking good.
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4. Do you have trees in your yard?
People love neighborhoods with established trees. Plant a tree(s) if
you don’t have any.
5. Do you support your local businesses?
A thriving business community near us increases the value of our
neighborhood. When you think about eating out, do you eat at the
restaurants close by?
6. Help our neighborhood be family friendly
If you have children, create play situations for them in the
neighborhood. You could start a babysitting coop, a playgroup, or
carpool. Meet with other parents and kids in a neighborhood park.
If you don’t have kids, look out for the neighborhood kids. Drive
slower through side streets.
7. Create clubs with themes
You and your friends might want to start a social or skill group.
We have a Bunco group and a couple of book clubs in the area.
If you have a skill, you could start a video club, photography,
woodworking or painting group. Maybe you are good at
woodworking. You could work with some middle or high school
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When you go on a walk, you could take a plastic grocery sack and
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9. Get involved with your neighborhood association
It is a great way to meet neighbors. Everything works better when
several people volunteer instead of just a few. Come up with
creative ways to help our neighbors meet.
10. Go to Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation events
Knowing what is going on in our City is important. Attend
monthly delegate meetings and/or the committee meetings
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A Resolution for 2015 — Let’s Work Together to
Build a Recreation Center for OUR Community!
By Chris Rutan, SPSNA Board Member
Thanks to everyone who has
taken part in our initial efforts
to develop a local recreation center.
Kudos to those who filled out the
Recreation survey and participated in
the two community meetings that were
held in September as 98% of 190 survey
respondents expressed support for the initiative. Your ideas and feedback have been very
important in getting this project off the ground and demonstrate that
there is strong community support for the project.
Over the next year, we will be organizing to show our commitment
and to articulate our passion for this project to the Denver City
Council. There are other districts vying for similar facilities and we’ll
need to raise our voices to show that the taxpayers of District 4 want
this facility. If you look at the Denver Parks and Recreation’s website,
http://tinyurl.com/pgzrbxl, you will see that, while some districts have
multiple Recreation Centers, our district has only one (Eisenhower),
and it is on the periphery. At the same time U.S. Census data indicates
our district is experiencing an influx of young families with children
who will be important beneficiaries of Recreation Center Services.
If you would like to help move the initiative forward this
year, here are some ways you can help:
1. Join our phone/email list by emailing me at cgrutan@
hotmail.com. . Encourage your neighbors to add their
names too. I need your name, Email, phone number and if
you want to be involved with the initial planning team or
just want email updates.
2. If you have PowerPoint or video editing skills, we’d like to
tap your talents to produce a community presentation and
video to promote the initiative.
3. Sign up your community group to have a presentation
about the Recreation Center and the initiative. Please
contact me, Chris Rutan, to book a presentation.
During the next few months we will be working on marketing plans
for the initiative. Next summer we will walk the district to speak with
our neighbors about plans. If there continues to be strong community support the lobbying campaign will begin in January 2016
to persuade the Denver City Council to place the Recreation Center
initiative on the November 2016 ballot. If you have any questions
or suggestions, please contact me at [email protected]. We are
always looking for volunteers!
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college educations and weddings, or to tide you over
between jobs. Also look at re-financing... rates have
dropped recently. You might be able to save money
every month.
2. Cut your debts. Resolve to get rid of your credit
card balances. Why keep spending all that money on
interest? Examine your monthly expenses, and then
cut the low-hanging fruit: dining out, movies, and
lattes. Reduce or eliminate these expenditures, just
for this year, and then use that money to whittle your
credit card balances down to zero.
3. Set up an emergency fund. Resolve to open a
separate savings account for large emergency
expenses such as a new furnace, major car repair,
or medical emergency. Experts recommend you
stockpile 3 to 6 months worth of living expenses.
4. Get serious about retirement. Resolve to put away
more money for retirement. If you’re in a companysponsored 401(k) plan, make sure you’re putting in
enough to get the full company match. Beyond that,
increase the amount you’re saving even if it feels a
little uncomfortable. Ultimately, you’ll be happy
you did.
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Academy for Lifelong Learning
Changes to the Colorado
Emissions Inspection Program
There are some significant changes
headed our way in 2015 for the auto
emissions inspection program in the
Denver-metro area and North Front
Range!
Collectively, the January 2015 changes
should improve customer convenience
for the greatest number of Coloradans in the program area while
also protecting air quality.
Among the changes is the extension of the initial model year
exemption for newer vehicles from four to seven years. This change
reflects improvements in vehicle technology that allow gasolinepowered engines to start out cleaner and stay cleaner longer.
Beginning in the eighth model year, and extending through the
eleventh model year, the vehicle inspection process will include
n inspection of the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD and OBDII) systems.
Instead of a driving test on the dynamometer (the “treadmill” test),
vehicles will be “plugged in” to read the codes in their on-board
computers.
This means if your “Check Engine” light is on, your vehicle will not
pass the inspection. Don’t ignore it. Get it checked!
Older gasoline hybrid vehicles (beginning in the eighth model year)
will require inspection for the first time, also using the OBD
“plug-in” test.
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Our courses explore a wide variety of academic and cultural issues.
Each course is developed by a course leader with expertise in the
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We are a welcoming community of diverse backgrounds and life
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Registration for The Academy for Lifelong Learning’s spring semester
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seek territory, establish boundaries, and “den up”--dig or find nest
areas to bear young--pets are in more danger. Coyotes live in every
neighborhood, not just open space areas.
Hazing (scaring) coyotes so they remain fearful of people is
important. The city of Aurora has a wonderful (and funny) YouTube
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Computers/IT/Technology
»» Accendo Digital
303 800-6030
www.accendodigital.com
»» Onsite Computer Repair
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720-482-8383
www.onsitedenver.com
Dental
»» Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry
303-758-6057
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Chimney/Fireplaces
»» Fireplace & Grill Experts
303 887-4727
fireplaceandgrillexperts.com
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»» Vision Quest Graphic Design
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720-346-7011
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www.nancykasprzyk-colorado.com
Health Care and Rehab
»» Sun Acupuncture
7007 E. Hampden Ave, Denver
303-756-1166
Hotels
»» Embassy Suites – Denver SE
303-696-6644
www.denversoutheast./embassysuites.com
Insurance/ Auto,
Home & Life
»» American Family/
Bryan Dean-Agent
720-339-8705
www.bryandeanagency.com
»» State Farm/
Jack Sunahara-Agent
3525 S. Tamarac Dr. Ste 160
303-779-4848
Jewelry
»» Len Larson Jewelry Company
303-860-7571
www.lenlarson.com
303-608-6777
www.toppsproperties.com
Political
»» Halisi Vinson for
Denver City Council
303-550-1247
www.halisivinson.com
Real Estate
»» Lori Lee, Realtor - Live Urban
720-940-3052
www.lorisellsdenver.com
»» Renee Cohen-Coldwell Banker
303-738-4133
www.reneesellscolorado.com
Recreational Facilities
»» Colorado Athletic Club / Monaco
303-758-7080
www.wellbridge.com/colorado-athletic-club/
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Restaurants
»» Baker St. Pub & Grill
303-577-2790
www.bakerstreetpub.com
»» Chick-fil-A
Hampden Ave & Tamarac
303-755-4000
»» Citron Bistro
303-771-5800
www.citronbistro.com
»» City Pub
303-694-0454
www.citypubandburger.com
»» Cool River Café
303-771-4117
www.coolrivercafe.com
»» Cosmos Frozen Yogurt,
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www.cosmosfroyo.com
»» Giorgio’s New York Pizzeria
303-632-8540
www.giorgiosnypizzeria.com
»» Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
720-285-0859
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»» Jimmy John’s
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303-756-4000
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»» La Fogata
8090 E. Quincy Ave, Denver
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»» McDonalds
7075 E. Hampden Ave, Denver
303-756-4833
»» Milk & Cake
303-757-2007
www.milkncakeco.com
»» Noodles & Company
303-759-3817
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8960 E Hampden Ave
303-221-7900
»» Sam’s No. 3
303-751-0347
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»» Subway at Micro Center
8000 E. Quincy Ave
303-220-1177
»» Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
720-310-1970
www.tazikiscafe.com
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303-779-0805
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»» Ace Hardware, Tamarac Square
303-751-7225
www.TamaracSquareAce.com
»» MAS Production Arts
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720-810-4952
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»» Elements Massage
303-854-9155
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720-515-0725
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SOUTHMOOR PARK SOUTH
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.
Email: [email protected]
Social Media: www.nextdoor.com
Website: www.SouthmoorParkSouth.org
Sign up to be a member of our association
on the website to stay current with
neighborhood news!
OFFICERS OF SPSNA
»» Sipping‘N Painting
720-449-1067
www.sippingnpaintinghampden.com
SPSNA Board Officers »
•President: Gayle Rodgers
[email protected]
Veterinary
»» Goldsmith Veterinary Clinic
•Vice President: Bryan Dean
[email protected]
303-779-1190
www.goldsmithvet.com
Video Productions
»» Reflections in Video Productions
303-369-5454
www.rivpi.com
»» Denver Liquor Galaxy
8970 E. Hampden Ave, Denver
303-796-9999
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our website: www.southmoorparksouth.org and
sign up to be a member.
•Lori Grohskopf
[email protected]
CITY OF DENVER
DISTRICT 3 POLICE CONTACT INFO
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park south neighboorhood
association (SPSNA)?
•Diane Young
[email protected]
•Secretary: John Boozer
[email protected]
•Kristy Sawyer Walsh
[email protected]
303-799-9463
www.InVINtionsWinery.com
AIDES
3-1-1 or www.denvergov.org
You could report potholes to
either place
•Chris Rutan
[email protected]
»» InVINtions, A Creative Winery
3540 S. Poplar Street, Ste. 102
Denver, CO 80231
720-337-4444
[email protected]
•Treasurer: David McLain
[email protected]
Board Members At-Large »
•Larry Alexander
[email protected]
Wine and Liquor
COUNCILWOMAN PEGGY LEHMANN
Nancy Kasprzyk, Vision Quest Graphic
Design & Print Solutions, LLC
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Gayle Rodgers
1625 S University Blvd.
Main number to District 3:
720.913.1300 (for extra patrolling
while out of town)
Main number Dist. 3
Investigations: 720.913.1155
Non-Emergency: 720.913.2000
(such as suspicious behavior)
Emergency: 9-1-1
Neighborhood Contact for
non-emergency events:
Mike Borquez
303.505.5471 or 720.913.1300
IT’S FREE! We do not charge dues or share your
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It doesn’t matter how slow you go,
just so long as you don’t stop
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LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER
Sign Up for Denver Compost Service
Denver expanded its compost program to
our neighborhood in January. A postcard
was mailed to homes letting us know we can
sign up. Why would you want to sign up?
Composting is a way to keep organic material
out of landfills, thereby avoiding climatewarming gases (especially methane gas).
Composting is nature’s way of recycling
and returning valuable organic matter
and nutrients to the soil to be used again.
It helps soil retain moisture (retains 100% of its weight in water)
and reduce the need for fertilizers and sprays.
Organic material like food, soiled paper and yard debris makes up
about 58% of what Denver residents send to the landfill, and it is
“Super-Swag!”
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Mention “SPS” and receive a 15% discount on all orders - Valid until 4-14-2015
Need a unique personalized
give-away for your next event
(or anytime!) that maximizes your
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out of ink or get tossed aside?
by Gayle Rodgers
100% compostable. Much of what I put in the trash is now going
in the compost container. Possible items to go in the cart are food
scraps, bones, corn cobs, meat and meat products, nut shells,
watermelon, coffee grounds, tissue paper, facial tissues, paper
napkins and towels, paper take-out cartons, cotton balls, dryer
lint, hair, wooden chopsticks, microwave popcorn bags, used
paper plates, and greasy pizza boxes. This summer we’ll load it
up with grass clippings, leaves, plant trimmings, weeds and
garden trimmings.
It is a fee-based service, which averages about $10/month. Two
neighbors can share a cart but one homeowner needs to sign up
for the weekly service. To view a map of the areas currently eligible
for composting, please visit http://tinyurl.com/koqtulx.
Citron Bistro
3535 S. Yosemite St.
Denver, CO 80237
303-771-5800
www.citronbistro.com
Hours
M on-Fri 11am-10pm
Sat 4pm-10pm
Sun 10pm-9pm
ORDER AN iWALLET! Holds credit
cards, membership cards, license, ID
cards, business cards, hotel cards,
money, emergency contact information
– anything you can think of. Made of soft
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with patented non-residue adhesive.
Minimum Order Qty » 250 iWallets
ph: 720.346.7011
or [email protected]
for quotes/ordering information
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Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm
Prime Rib Wednesday & Saturday Nights
Happy Hour Everyday - Mon-Fri 3-10pm; Sat 4-10pm; Sun 2-9
Pig Roast Every Third Saturday of the Month