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Hilltop Belcaro Bonnie Brae Glendale Country Club Cherry CreekVolume 10 Issue 11 November 2009

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Jeff and Lynda Parker loved theirhome in Park Hill. Built in 1942, andlocated near 17th and Monaco, theirEnglish cottage was their pride and joyfor nearly 20 years. But, theyve founda new home that they have come tolove even more. A home located highabove the Mile High city with a life-style that they didnt really know waspossible until they started experiencingit firsthand.

We live in a high rise now, and asnervous as we were about the changesthat would come from leaving oursingle family home, we wouldnt tradeit for anything, says Lynda, who

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In recent years, Denver Water cus -tomers have drastically cut their con-sumption, embracing conservationand watering restrictions, even in wetyears. And Denver Water has drasti -cally raised rates. That perverse real-ity, a familiar one to anyone schooledin resource economics, isnt broadlyspoken to by policy makers. Given cur -rent trends, Denvers water ratepayersface an endless future of increases,above the rate of inflation and farahead of personal income growth. Yet,even in the West, where water is kingand the commodity scarce, Denver isnot waking up to dry realities.

With current rate increases, averageDenver residential customers wouldsee their bills increase by about $40 ayear an average of $3.30 per month,or about $12 on a summer bill. Theincreases take effect in February.

Part of the reason for the increaseare capital needs. Denver Water iscreating a 10-year plan includes 300projects, including upgrades to aginginfrastructure to prevent putting reli-able water service at risk.

The plan also calls for expansionof the utilitys system capacity to meetthe future needs of its customers. Overthe next decade, the utility plans toexpand its recycled water system,enlarge Gross Reservoir by 18,000 acre-

From Park Hill to the high life living high above City Park

Conservation drives water rates up as dam expands

below towering blue spruce trees, andnow we enjoy a changing canopy of col-ors above the trees from our 12th floorwindows!

The couple discovered their newview on things when they moved intoThe Pinnacle at City Park South lastApril. They had been paying closeattention to the development (locat-ed across from City Park, at the for-mer Mercy Hospital site at 17th andFillmore) since construction began onthe first of two towers in 2006. ThePinnacle development offered immedi-ate appeal to them because of its greatDenver location.

We had always envisioned liv-ing in a condo building to simplifyour lifestyle, but I didnt want tostep out the front door into com-merce and concrete, which is thecase with most of Denvers othernew condo developments, says Jeff. At The Pinnacle, were notin the midst of the central businessdistrict. We have City Park out ourfront door, and are minutes awayfrom all the entertainment, shop-ping and dining experiences of downtown and Cherry Creek. Itsa perfect setting in a very friendlyneighborhood, where we can takeour granddaughter to the zoo or

museum, right across the street.

feet, and finish developing gravel pitsthat store reusable water.

Denver Water has determined thecost of making repairs and replace-ments to its aging infrastructure and building new supply within its systemwill total $1.3 billion over the next 10years.

Our water system is aging; someof our facilities are more than 100 yearsold. We need to be more proactive in ourwork to repair, maintain and upgradeour assets, said Brian Good, Directorof Operations and Maintenance. Nextyears projects include increased mainreplacements, more cement mortar lin-ing of pipes to extend their useful lifeand upgrading underground vaults.We also will be doing major upgradesat the Marston Treatment Plant, replac-ing gates at Cheesman Dam that date back to the early 1900s, and installinga new hydropower turbine at WilliamsFork Reservoir.

In 2010 the water department willneed an additional $13.5 million inrevenue to cover rising costs associ-ated with maintaining and improvingthe citys water system. Denver Waterowns and maintains 2,800 miles of distribution pipe enough to stretchfrom Los Angeles to New York as well as 12 raw water reservoirs,22 pump stations and four treatmentplants. Rehabilitation and replacementof infrastructure is needed throughoutthe water distribution system, much of which dates back to post-World War IIinstallation or earlier.

Denver Water is funded throughrates and new tap fees, not taxes. Its

rates are designed to recover the costsof providing water service and to

As we all begin to prepare for theholidays this season, let us notforget that there have been thou-sands of men and women serv-ing in the United States armed

forces. Many of these folks arefar from home and will not besharing the joy of family andcommunity in the upcomingmonths.

There are also countless fami-lies nationwide who have losttheir loved ones to war. For thesefamilies the holidays are nevergoing to be the same. For themthere is an empty place at thetable and a wounded heart thatcan never be mended.

It is November, and most of us are thinking about the bigmeals, parties and hustle of thenext few months. Let us all take a

few momentsto pause andhonor thosein the militarywho ensurethat we as anation contin-

ue to enjoy our freedom. It does notmatter where we fall politically orspiritually. The men and women whoserve in the various branches of themilitary need to be remembered.

Start now and find a way to paytribute to those past and present whohave given their time and maybe eventheir lives for our country.

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Denver voters elected four school board members this month, heraldedin some quarters as a reverse for the

districts reforms. Fear and politicsdrove gigantic political contributionsin the races, as self-styled reformersand charter and innovation advocatessquared off against champions of tradi-tional neighborhood schools.

Bold predictions: The pace of reform may slow for a bit, with thenew board, but then it will accelerate.Mary Seawell (the only one of slate of reform candidates to win) will helpthe new majority push for real com-munity engagement, and thus createa broader base of support for reformsthat will actually impact what hap-pens in classrooms. New charters willfind themselves better integrated intotheir communities, with less disruptionto existing traditional schools that arefinding a footing. DPS will look at lotless top down, and the violent distrustthat most of the community views DPS

central administration with will abatea bit. Progress might seem slower, butwill be more deeply rooted.

There is new thinking in a lot of places around the district. A few folksthat are great distance from classroomswill overly interpret the election as backlash against reform (and they arethe same folks who cant really point toreform that affects outcomes instead of bureaucracy). Union-bashing and teach-er-basing will subside for a while andthe district will become, for a time, lessadversarial. Jeanne Kaplan, likely thenew board president, will be a much better, much more inclusive, leader thanTheresa Pena, will create more space forreal debate, and further transparency inthe district, which will lower the levelof distrust. Superintendent Boasbergwill actually have to prove himself,rather than rely on spin and politicalsleight of hand.

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Most of Denver Waters costs arefixed and include maintenance of thesystems distribution pipes, reservoirs,pump stations and treatment plants.This, of course, is the crux of the con-servation conundrum. The fixed costsare spread across each gallon of waterconsumed. Consume fewer gallons,and the cost per gallon must increase.Yet Denver Water spends hundreds of

thousands of dollars promoting con-servation, and households that followtheir recommendations are guarantee-ing the need for future rate increases.

The Gross Reservoir expansion isin front of federal regulators. Ourcustomers have done an excellent jobof conserving water, and we have beencompleting our recycled water sys-tem, said David Little, director of planning. These strategies are helpingextend our supplies into the future.

It is imperative, however, that wedevelop additional supply to cor-rect the imbalance in our systemand secure water for our future. We believe the best solution is to pro-duce new water supply by expand-ing an existing reservoir instead of building a new reservoir.

The Moffat Collection SystemProject proposes raising GrossDam by approximately 125 feet.Gross Reservoir is fed by tribu -taries of the Colorado River andSouth Boulder Creek, and feeds the

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We have been working withinterest groups and local agenciesto develop plans to offset environ-mental impacts of the Moffat Projectand to provide significant environ-mental enhancements for the com-munities affected by the project, saidLittle. Denver Water is committed toencouraging wise use of the water weserve and to using our facilities andresources to enhance the environmentin the watersheds we use.

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Tip #1 - Be on the Lookout ForNegative Thoughts and Uproot Them

Negative thoughts are a hallmark of anxiety, depression and discouragement.By learning to pay more attention toyour self-talk (that silent, ongoing con-versation in your mind) you can makeimprovements in your stress level. Thisis because what we think about anyevent in our lives actually causes theemotions and physical sensations thatwe experience as a result.

Common types of overly negativethoughts include: Jumping to conclu-sions, assuming the worst will happen, being harsh on yourself or someone else,Should statements such as I shouldhave sent out more resumes this week,taking things personally, and noticingonly the negative events in your life. Beon the lookout for these troublesomethought patterns as they can cause yourfears and self-judgment to be greater thanyour circumstances call for. Talk back tothese distorted perceptions with morecalm, rational and positive thoughts.

This philosophy, called cognitive- behavioral therapy, is the most effectivetype of therapy in decreasing feelingsof stress, anxiety and depression. Itsoffered by many therapists, includingmyself. A great self-help book on thesame topic is Feeling Good by Dr. DavidBurns.

Tip #2 Step Back From StressfulCircumstances for a Better Perspective

It may be time to update your mentalfile on Expectations I Have For Myself.These preconceived ideas may be aboutthe length of your job search, your incomethis year, your ability to have more discre-tionary income, etc. Its likely that any oldexpectations youre carrying around areinvalid and unfair to yourself, or perhapsunfair to your partner.

Establish your business hours for

addressing your stressful circumstancesand being proactive about them. Thengive yourself permission to have a lifeoutside of these hours. There is abso-lutely no value in ruminating about yoursituation around the clock!

Clarify what you would like the over-all legacy of your life to be. Spend afew minutes alone with a piece of paper.Now imagine that your loved ones willthrow you a huge party for your 75th birthday. When they pass around themicrophone at that celebration and com-ment on what they love and appreciateabout you, what do you want each of your loved ones to say? This activitymay give you insight into what you truly believe is important in your life. Manyindividuals find that the legacy theywant to leave behind has little to do withmoney or employment.

Tip #3 Plant Positive Thoughts toBolster Your Hope

First, make it a priority to notice thegood things in your life, such as thepresence of a loved one, an affectionategreeting from a beloved pet, or beauti-ful weather. Then pause, acknowledgethose beautiful things, and be present inthat moment. Secondly, name 10 thingsthat youre grateful for, out loud, everyday. Shifting some of your attention tothese positive experiences helps you tosee the big picture of your life moreaccurately and pulls you away from hav-ing tunnel vision thats focused solely onyour problems.

Tip #4 Contact a Professional ifYoure Still Feeling Stuck

Psychotherapists, such as myself, canteach you other concrete and effectivecoping skills. Therapeutic support isoften more affordable and more flex-ible than people realize. Therapists alsohave inside knowledge about the mentalhealth field and may be able to connectyou with other resources that are withinyour budget.

Licensed psychotherapist AngelaSasseville, MA, LPC, NCC specializ-es in strengthening individuals and cou-ples. For more information go to www.FlourishCounseling.com or call 303-875-0386.***

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Thanksgiving is upon us and I cantfigure out where the rest of the yearwent. The whole gardening seasonhas been unusual. If youwerent hailed out, theweather was so coldyour plants didnt thrive.Flowers as usual did well, but vegetables and somefruits struggled. Theres always nextyear, and if there are any more optimis-tic people than gardeners and farmers Idont know whothey are. But letsget back to whatone thinks aboutat Thanksgiving.

Most oftenwe think aboutpumpkins thistime of year, butthis year Imgoing to give itto sweet pota-toes. There aretwo types of this vegetable.Yams are actu-ally dioscorea orCinnamon Vine.This plant isactually too deli-cate for us to tryto grow.

The othersweet potatois a member of

the morning glory family. Its calledIpomoea batatas. This is the variety car-ried in most nursery catalogs and rec-

ommended for the north.Among the varieties men-tioned are Vardaman,Nancy Hall, Centennialand Georgia Jets. If youdlike to try sweet potatoes

get the one advertised to be ready in 90days. They will be sent to you as plants,not seeds. They are tricky to start and

its better tolet the prosdo it. Mostof our localn u r s e r i e sdont carrythem becauseg a r d e n e r sdont want to be bothered by a fragilefinicky plantlike sweetp o t a t o e s ; but it can bedone.

A friend of mine plantedsweet pota-toes everyyear till thelast year of her life andshe alwaysharvested a

crop. She planted in a protected spot inher garden and they thrived. Becausethey are so seldom planted they haveno diseases or insect pests in our area.

Sweet potatoes are not interestedin rich loam but they demand well-drained soil. Something with sand init is just right. If your soil is heavyclay-like mine- I would recommendthe addition of compost and sand.Also, this plant must not be planted tillall danger of frost is past. They wont be here as our nights cool down earlyin the fall. This means the plant mustwarm up every morning to resumematuring. This adds nearly two weeksto our maturity date. Your tubers will be smaller than those raised in thesouth and may have a different taste.

Why am I spending so much timetalking about something that will bea challenge to grow? Because I think

some of you like challenges and someof you may have a hot spot in yourgarden that needs a plant that likesheat. This one does.

Last but not least, have you evertasted sweet potato pie? Its a nicechange from pumpkin. Southernerseat a lot of sweet potato pie becausepumpkins dont grow as well in thesouth as they do in the north. This pieusually is less spicy and less sweetthan pumpkin. Ginger and cinnamonare the only spices mentioned and lesssugar is used.

Cooking sweet potatoes is likecooking beets. You do it with skin onand then peel after theyre done.

Store them in a cool dry place, but use them as quickly as you can.They wont last till spring like wintersquash.***

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3.7 million pennies is a lot of money to a kidor even an adult.This is how many pennies were col-lected last year by kids helping withthe Penny Harvest, a program inwhich kids gather money for charityand learn about the importance of helping others.

This years Penny Harvest is nowunderway at 44 Colorado schools,including 25 in Denver. So its time touse your common cents, nickels anddimes for a good cause. Some of theparticipating schools in the CherryCreek area include High PlainsElementary, Bromwell Elementaryand Place Bridge Academy.

Penny Harvest is only one of themany charitable youth programs inDenver. You may have seen kids dur -ing Halloween from Odyssey andother schools gathering money forTrick or Treat for UNICEF. Or youmay be aware of the project thatrestauranteur Noel Cunninghamstarted, 4 Quarters for Kids, whichraises money so that kids in Ethiopiacan get meals and school supplies.

Regardless of the program,what is important is that kids arelearning to consider the well-beingof other people, because as NoelCunningham has pointed out, thereis always someone more needy thanourselves.

Watching the Penny Harvestkickoff at Lowry Elementary, I wasimpressed how much attention thekids gave to where their pennieswould go. The school raised $1,250last year and went through a lengthyprocess to decide which causes tosupport. Principal Carolyn Riedlinsaid that the kids interviewed eachcharity at length and really askedsome tough questions.

As important as the $38,000 inchange raised by Penny Harvest wasthe thousands of hours in communi-ty service provided by the kids. Thekids worked after school and duringthe summer for many of the samecharities receiving donations.

There are many similar programsthroughout the city in which kidsgive time to help the community.Rainbow Bridge, DECA, SouthwestImprovement Council, school- based community service programs,faith-based volunteer programs,Volunteers of America and YouthBizare just a few examples.

Two great sources of information

about youth opportunities for vol-unteerism are the Youth VolunteerGuide from Metro Volunteers andthe Student Volunteer Network website set up by young people foryoung people. Both resources helpkids match their interests to worth-while volunteer programs.

Sometimes the best way to helpa kid is to engage that kid in help-ing others. Please visit our web site,www.douglinkhart.org, or call myoffice at 720-865-8000 if we can helpyou, help kids to help others.

Doug Linkhart is Denver CityCouncilman At-Large

Charity from kids is no small change

Plus, I dont have to rake leaves,shovel snow or mow my lawn any-more!

Jeff and Lynda have downsized froman 1,800 square foot home into a 1,566square foot, two bedroom, two bath-room, at The Pinnacle. While not a dra-matic downsizing, they appreciate the

reduction of stuff. Time spent in stuff management has been replaced withenjoyment of a professionally equippedfitness center, a 7th floor pool deck overlooking City Park, sweeping viewsof Denver and the Rocky Mountains, aconcierge, 24 hour security, social inter-action and peace of mind.

The first thing I would tell others

who might be considering this lifestylewould be: get ready for more freetime! exclaimed Jeff. This simplifiesyour life.

Ive lost weight living here, addedLynda. With a fitness center and poolon-site, a very walkable neighborhoodand City Park out the door, there are noexcuses for not being active.

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From the multi-faceted headlamps tothe rear spoiler, theRAV4 is an SUV well built for Coloradowhile giving a nod tothe environment andsustainability. It fea-tures LED tail and foglamps, a UV-reducingwindshield, CFC-freefiltered air conditioning and a combinedfuel consumption rating of 24 mpg. It isSmartWay rated by the EPA with a 6 of 10score for particulates and 7 of 10 for green-house emissions.

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In fact, clever storage is another hall-mark of the RAV4 with spaces in the rearcorners for things like washer fluid, cargoanchors galore, two glove boxes, a centerconsole and even a compartment for yourphone. Ten count em 10 cup holders andpockets behind the front seats.

Cargo area access is enhanced by a sideopening rear door that also locks into place.After the rear seats are folded down there

are 73 cu. ft. of cargospace, 36.4 with theseats up.

The RAV4 is easyto drive and mademore pleasurable bythe spring and shock absorber sport suspen-sion. It also has hill-start assist, descentassist and a host of

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It comes in three models including Basic,Sport and Limited, which range in pricefrom $21,500 to $24,490. We tested out theSport model with a myriad of nice optionsthat brought the final price, including deliv-ery charges, to $30,938.

In conclusion, the RAV4 is one of the best-looking and most practical small SUVson the market. We highly recommend it forcomparison to similar Hondas and Hyundaisfor those in the small SUV market.

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Its a sensitive issue, so please bearwith me while I try to figure out a wayto write about it

It has to do with trag-edy, overcoming tragedy,respect for a strangersgrief, the beauty of our city,and how we as a commu-nity deal with the above.Thats the general view-point.

The more specific viewpoint is theimpromptu shrine that was erected aftera two-year-old boy was tragically sweptaway by a flash flood when his mothertook refuge under a bridge during apowerful summer rainstorm.

More than two years later, thatimpromptu memorial to this sad, sadevent has become permanent, with ametal plaque affixed to the structure of the bridge, and a growing and chang-ing collection of stuffed animals, toytrains, plastic soda bottles, etc. I dontknow if the city gave its permission forthis plaque to be affixed to the bridge Isuspect it did not in this case. And I dontknow what happens to those soda bottlesand other loose items during wind orrainstorms, but its likely that they getwashed down the creek with everythingelse.

What I do know is that this is cer-tainly not the only memorial of this typein Denver. It just happens to be the one Ipass several times a week. For example,there is another memorial a simpleplaque that the city gave its permissionto install that was placed under a tree atSloans Lake, the site of a terrible murdera couple of years ago.

Since dealing with someone elsespersonal tragedy is such a touchy issue,its not exactly a sought-after topic of conversation. But heres my question:Is this type of memorial the best way toremember a loved one?

Impromptu shrines are often erectedat the time of an unexpected death, basi-cally as a way of giving mourners a place

to gather, to leave flowersor other mementoes, and toshare their grief with eachother. Think back to whenPrincess Diana died, ormore recently, the flowersand enormous gathering

of people grieving over the unexpecteddeath of Michael Jackson.

But these impromptu shrines are nolonger there. After a period of mourningthe flowers and pictures and cards werepicked up and put away. Perhaps Denvercould follow these examples or offer dif-

ferent opportunities for memorials.Personally, I favor ways that look

toward improving the future, a livingmemorial approach, such as plantingtrees or flowerbeds. Im not a big fanof plaques, but I understand why peo-ple want them, and Im certainly notopposed to them.

But when shrines/memorials get alittle out of hand, or someone stopsattending to them, they run the risk of becoming an eyesore, a pitiful pile of decaying trash. And I dont think thatsthe way anyone wants to memorialize aloved one.

Public outpourings of grief are nor-mal. I know we were all saddened forthe family who lost their little boy. Butin the end, grief is personal, and as tragicas this death was, I think a living memo-rial to his memory is a more fitting wayto remember him than maintaining thisplace as a public grieving altar. My wishwould be to shift our thinking towardestablishing something positive: a liv-ing memorial that would not decay, butrather grow and bloom into the future.

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Second Home Kitchen andBar, located inside the JWMarriott Denver at CherryCreek, has a new leader. Jeff Bolton has taken charge as the

new Executive Chef.A Denver native, Chef Bolton inherited his love of food from his Cuban grand-father, with whom he spentcountless hours in the kitchenlearning the cooking process.

What I love about SecondHome is that it isnt preten-tious - were not a suit andtie type of place, said Chef Bolton. I want to help makethis a restaurant that is part of your weekly routine, a placewhere people are comfortableknowing they always get greatfood and excellent service.

Chef Bolton graduatedfrom the Culinary Institute of America in 2000 with an asso-ciate degree in culinary arts.Specializing in global comfort food,he studied with local Chefs John Plattand Eric Roeder at Qs Restaurantin the Hotel Boulderado and mostrecently served as the Executive Chef at The Corner Office Restaurant +Martini Bar, another Sage RestaurantGroup property.

Chef Bolton honed his culinaryskills in many of the countrystop dining destinations, includ-ing Las Vegas, Marthas Vineyardand Louisville, Kentucky, where he

helped open Proof on Main, whichwas rated one of the 20 Best NewRestaurants of 2006 by Esquire.While at Proof on Main, Chef Bolton

cooked at a James Beard Dinnerin New York with Executive Chef Michael Paley.

Second Home plans to roll out anew winter menu by mid-Novem- ber, with an expanded dinner menufeaturing a wider range of uniqueentrees.

Fall and winter are my favoriteseasons for cooking - I love slowfoods like short ribs, meat loaf, saidChef Bolton. Its the way I person-ally like to eat.

The revamped Second Homemenu will continue to offer modernspins on timeless favorites, with afocus on locally purchased prod-ucts.

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I love being able to use freshingredients, said Chef Bolton.The focus will definitely be on localproducts - butternut squash soup,Colorado rack of lamb and Colorado bison.

This Thanksgiving, Second Homewill be serving a special three coursefamily-style meal from 11 a.m. to 8p.m. All of the traditional holidayfavorites will be offered includingroasted turkey, honey glazed ham,mashed potatoes, green bean cas-serole, pumpkin pie and homemadeeggnog cocktails.

For those who want to enjoythe holiday relaxing on the couch without having to worry about mix-ing up the perfect stuffing, gravyand apple pie - Second Home isalso offering a complete a la carteThanksgiving dinner available for

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Lowry Dog Park ObtainsPreliminary Approval

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with the news that the LowryRedevelopment Authority (LRA)received positive feedback and prelimi-nary approval of concept plan docu-ments from the local Urban Drainageand Flood Control District (UDFCD)for the Lowry Dog Park. This approvalrepresents a key milestone and sets thedirection needed for the LRA to clearthe remaining hurdles to finalize con-struction documents and obtain finalapproval from stakeholder agencies to begin construction of the planned DogPark. While the LRA is working towardfinalizing construction documents andstarting construction of the Dog Park in2009, the lengthy design approval pro-cess has delayed construction and thePark may not be completed until 2010.

Although the proposed Dog Park is not in a flood plain, its proximity tothe Westerly Creek Dam requires thatdesigns be approved by several govern-ment agencies, which has been ongoing.In addition to UDFCD, the LRA mustobtain approval from the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers (USACE), CityWaste Water Management, and DenverParks and Recreation.

The LRA and the City and Countyof Denver have set aside land foropen space and the Dog Park: westof Yosemite Way and Westerly Creek,south of Sports Boulevard and east of the soccer fields. Preliminary designscall for gravel trails to be constructedleading from Yosemite Way and SportsBoulevard to the Park.

There isnt a more ideal place inthe Lowry community than the loca-tion chosen for the Dog Park, said

Tom Markham, executive director forthe Lowry Redevelopment Authority.Because of the restrictions on land useadjacent to Westerly Creek Dam it hastaken more time for approval, but in theend the community will see why it wasworth the wait.

The LRA has been working dili-gently this year to obtain the neededapproval on the Dog Park design tofinalize plans and begin construction.When the LRA began the design pro-cess for the Dog Park, the USACE didnot have guidelines in place to man-age utilization of property adjacent tothe Westerly Creek Dam. Therefore,USACE requested that UDFCD performa study to recommend developmentand operational regulations for the areassurrounding Westerly Creek Dam. Thisstudy has taken many months to com-plete. It is a regulatory document thatwill assist UDFCD and the USACE intheir reviews of the proposed designs.

Once the Lowry Dog Park is com-pleted by the LRA, it will be turnedover to Denver Parks and Recreationfor oversight, management and enforce-ment of existig city park regulations.

The LRA is committed to building adog park that will meet the needs of thecommunity and their pets for years tocome, said Karen Grote, parks projectmanager of the LRA. Our objective forthe project is to establish a solid foun-dation that will enable Denver Parksand Recreation to take ownership withsupport from the community in main-taining and improving the Park goingforward.

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For the holidays, Denvers Old HouseSociety hosts Saturday, December 5, at

7:30 p.m. a special showing of TunaChristmas at the Denver VictorianPlayhouse, offers North DenveriteRandy Hales water color holiday cardswith historic scenes of Denver, andsmall hand painted houses, signed andnumbered, with gifts inside.

Tuna Christmas actors AustinTerrell and Seth Miasel and producerWade P. Wood specialize in havingaudiences roll out of their seats with

laughter. Held in a historic Denver the -ater originally built in the basement of a1911 northwest Denver home, the playis bound to relieve holiday stress withuninhibited humor. Savory refresh-ments will be served during intermis-sion. After the show, the audience cantour this unique home, located at 4201Hooker, and go back stage to visit withthe actors. The ticket price is $30 and

can be purchased by calling 303-916-4359.

Denverite Randy Hales paintingscan be found in both private and cor-porate collections worldwide. ForDenvers Old House Society, he isoffering a collection of holiday greetingcards of three of his watercolor paint-ings of Civic Center, Union Station andthe Daniels Fisher Tower. The box of nine contains three cards of each paint-ing and sells for $16. Hale lives andworks in a 124 year old Denver Queen

Ann Victorian. As a watercol-orist, he sets out to capturesthe emotional connection toour past.

Hand-painted, s igned andnumbered, our Denver old

houses come in two sizes witha choice of gifts inside: thesmall house, approximately6 inches tall, comes with agenuine Denver Old HouseSociety Founding Membercertificate of any level, andthe big house, approximate-ly 10 inches high, is packedfull of holiday sugar cook-

ies made by elves! The small house'ssuggested donation is $5 plus the costof a membership. The big house's sug-gested donation is $20. The houseswill be available for pick up startingSaturday, November 28, at two conve -nient locations in Denver.

For more information, call303-916-4359 or go to www.DenversOldHouseSociety.org.***

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