All the News About Denver’s Best Residential Community Since 1960 • Volume 61, Issue No. 7 • July 2022
Bike racers circle Ferril Lake and the City Park Pavilion during the June 4 Bill Barr Memorial City Park Criterium. Mount Evans is in the distance.
Inspired To Ride
The Thrill Of The Race Returns to City Park And Colorado Story and photos by Reid Neureiter For the GPHN
For cycling fans, the month of July means one thing: the Tour de France —the world’s biggest cycling race. And for Colorado cyclists who may be inspired by professionals zooming down Paris’ Champs-Elysees, the weeks of June, July and August are filled with bike races of all kinds.
The June 4 Bill Barr Memorial City Park Criterium was a series of men’s and women’s races on a 1.6 mile course through City Park, against the stunning backdrop of a snow-covered Mount Evans. The Greater Park Hill News got the story from Park Hill residents Brian Dunn and Michael Still, along with Anne Donley of nearby Hilltop. All raced at the City Park event, which featured a number of state and national champions competing in all age divisions.
‘I was hooked’ Dunn, 59, has been an avid bike racer for 38 years, having picked up the sport after college. “I grew up alpine ski racing and some college ski teammates got into bike racing after graduation and that’s all it took. I was hooked,” said Dunn, who lives on Montview Boulevard and is the founder and owner of the Great Divide Brewery. Dunn raced in City Park in the 60-plus category with racers ranging in age from 50 to 70 years old, taking tight turns at speeds over 25 miles per hour. He was delighted to have a competitive race just minutes from his front door. “Being able to ride down the street to go to the race is incredible. It
A Roundup Of Local Food News And Other Tidbits
Fries. They’re What’s For Dinner
The restaurant on Colfax most famously
The Award For Best Chef Goes To … The restaurant Annette is not technically in Park Hill. It’s in the Stanley Marketplace at 2501 Dallas St., a couple miles east of Park Hill. But when a chef is named the continued on page 4
The Day We’ve Been Waiting For Grab a hat and the sunscreen, a blanket or some lawn chairs, pack some snacks and some cold refreshing beverages and head over to 23rd Avenue on Monday, July 4, That’s right, the one and only, the super-fantastic, the biggest 4th of July parade in town, kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Thousands of cheering fans line up along 23rd Avenue between Dahlia and Krameria streets, so get there early to stake out your spot. Many of the old favorites are expected to return this year, including the Westernaires, Platinum Divaz Dance, Captain America and dozens of other dancers, musicians and other merrymakers. Watch as local politicos practice their waves. See who tosses out the best candy. The parade is, of course, free, and everyone is welcome. See you on the 4th!
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Denver’s Westword alt-weekly also handed over heaps of praise to a couple of neighborhood restaurants in its annual “Best of Denver” 2022. Blazing Chicken Shack II, in the Holly Shopping Center at 33rd and Holly, took home the award for Best Fried Chicken. This is what Westword had to say about that chicken. “Oh, what glorious chicken it is, fried to order and seasoned to perfection, with a thin but crispy coating giving way to moist meat underneath. Pair it with sides like mac and cheese or slowcooked collards with shreds of ham hock for a home-style Southern feast with plenty of friendly hospitality thrown in.”
Park Hill’s Abbey Tavern also got a Westword Best Of nod this year, named the “Best Place To Watch Liverpool FC” in town. This is what the alt-weekly had to say about the Abbey, at 5151 E. Colfax Ave.: “Given how successful Premier League club Liverpool has been in recent years — not to mention what Ted Lasso has done for soccer’s popularity — it’s no wonder the Liverpool FC Denver fan club found a festive outpost for its Saturday game-watching. The club posts up at the Abbey Tavern for all Liverpool games, and the bar gets completely packed. This is definitely the best place to watch a soccer game for Reds fans. Just don’t show up wearing blue.”
Park Hill Parade Is July 4. Be There.
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Don’t Show Up In Blue
Parade Founder Justin Bresler. File photo by Cara DeGette
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Some may downplay the simple egg sandwich. But dismissing this creation as merely ordinary apparently would be a serious mistake, at least when you’re at Tessa Delicatessen. In May, Denver magazine 5280 deemed the egg sandwich at this Colfax deli the best in town, including this delectable description: “The keys to the stacker’s magic include a jammy basted egg (cooked in hot fat), thick bacon, herbaceous pesto, melty provolone, and nutty arugula; the extra-squishy house-made milk bun doesn’t hurt either.” Jessica and Vincent Howard opened the deli and restaurant at 5724 E. Colfax, in late 2019. It’s named after their daughter, Tessa. Brunch, lunch and dinner are served.
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known as Solera became a Texas BBQ joint for awhile. In late 2021, Chef Merlin Verrier opened up Street Feud in the spot, at 5410 E. Colfax. Westword describes the restaurant as “a funky, vibrant spot that specializes in the world’s street food.” And when it comes to Verrier’s French fries, well, the tasters at Westword are impressed. “The menu is loaded with hits, but the French fries stand out thanks to an extra coating of potato starch that makes them extra crispy (while remaining gluten-free) — even when you opt for toppings like braised lamb and curry aioli or crispy pork belly, kimchi and cheese sauce.”
I’m Here To Inform You, Fran Lebowitz Cannot Be Canceled
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makes it much more enjoyable when you don’t have to drive. It’s the best and makes me want to never move.” Still, a 53-year-old financial business consultant who lives on Monaco Parkway, won the 50-plus Category 4 City Park Criterium with a 500-yard long-distance sprint after a 50 minutes racing in the closely packed peloton. Still began racing mountain bikes in 1992 and has been active on the road racing scene for five years. A former Colorado State champion in the 40-plus division, Still described his path to victory. “The key to placing well is being near the
Taking Stock Of Our Fragile Democracy
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I was first in line to meet the author Fran Lebowitz after her speaking gig on April 30 in Los Angeles. This is because by no exaggeration every other attendee was at least 20 years older than me and I was able to speedwalk past them to the front of the line. Fran Lebowitz drew a self portrait in my Fran Lebowitz Reader, I asked for a book recommendation, and almost collapsed upon leaving the venue because to me, Fran Lebowitz is like Justin Bieber was to teenage girls in 2013. Author Fran Lebowitz’s signature and self-porWhile I am immensely grateful for my trait, as inscribed on April 30 in The Fran Lebowexperience meeting Fran Lebowitz, I’ve itz Reader, a collection of comedic essays first come to regret one part of our interaction. published in 1994. I forgot to inform her that she has been does not exist outside of your Wifi router. canceled. I have decided to compile a list of things A couple of weeks before I flew to LA that I am canceling to prove how nonsenfor the sole purpose of seeing her speak, I sical cancelation can be. Providsaw a social media post declaring ing little to no context as to why that Lebowitz should be de-platthese things are decisively canTo me, Fran formed and canceled for saying problematic things in the 1970s. Lebowitz is like celed to me is in the true essence of the culture. Hmmm. How can Fran Lebowitz This list is in no particular orJustin Bieber possibly be canceled? She doesn’t der and excludes anything that have an internet connection. She was to teenage I have any power over and anydoes not have a cell phone, and girls in 2013. thing that actually deserves true she certainly does not have Tikcancelation, like sexism or needTok. What exactly does cancelless war. ing someone without Wifi mean? 1. Cancel culture How will she be informed that she has been canceled? And forgive me for saying 2. The Four Corners something potentially problematic here, 3. Minimalists who act as if minimalism is but aren’t there more important things to a cure to any sort of ailment. focus on? 4. Farmers markets where there are no acOne of the first instances of cancelation I tual farmers. remember was in mid-2018 when one You5. Middle school Tube personality backstabbed his friend by 6. Anybody who is not directly involved promoting a competing brand of wellness with the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp gummy bears to that of his friend in order trial who had stated an opinion about to get into Coachella. If you aren’t quite the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial that following, you understand the situation isn’t “whatever.” perfectly. This “influencer” lost millions of fans overnight. 7. Pork chops Knowing the context of one of the first 8. People on social media who pretend it is proper cancelations, you can imagine my normal to be able to afford a NYC pentsurprise when so-called cancel culture house. went mainstream and when politicians 9. Wellness gummies started to act as if it’s worse than impeachment. I see politicians on both sides of the Cancelation is a ridiculous attempt at aisle on CNN and FOX News acting as if feeling as if we have power over what we they are being canceled for having opinions see on the internet. And no, cancelation and that this cancelation is the end of their does not truthfully spill over into the real careers in having opinions. world. The truth is, you can still eat pork While I don’t believe any politician has chops and go to middle school. ever been truly canceled, I hope they do unAnya Nitczynski is a rising derstand that even if they were canceled, sophomore at Denver School it is not a death sentence. Does Marjorie of the Arts. Her column Taylor Green, a self-proclaimed victim of appears monthly in these cancel culture, know that if she turns off pages. her phone, it just goes away? Cancelation
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The Blue-gray Tanager is one of the most notorious and widely distributed birds in the tropics of the Americas. So while you won’t be able to find this bird in Park Hill, she’ll be everywhere if you head to Central Mexico, Brazil and even Miami. Unlike many other bird species, male and female Blue-gray Tanagers look the same, with pale gray underparts and sky-blue wings. The word tanager comes from “tangara,” which means “dancer” in the extinct language of the Brazilian Tupi Indians. This bird was photographed in Ecuador by Park Hill resident Mark Silverstein.
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Author Adrian Miller, with some barbecue. Photo by Paul Miller
Spilling the Beans, continued from page 1 Best Chef in the Mountain Region by the James Beard Foundation, a couple of miles between friends is nothing. Caroline Glover, the chef and owner of Annette, received the prestigious award last month during an in-person ceremony at the Civic Opera House in Chicago. “The thing I’ve learned most in the past two and a half years, and we’ve known this, but restaurants aren’t a luxury, we’re essential,” Glover said in her acceptance speech. “It’s time for us to start being treated that way.”
The Award For Black Smoke Goes To ... Denver-based author and resident soul food expert Adrian Miller also nabbed a James Beard Media award for his book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. The book — which also won a Colorado History Book award last month — is described as “a celebration of African American barbecue culture, and a restoration of African Americans as a vital part of the American barbecue story.” In addition to being a noted culinary historian, Miller is executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches, an attorney and certified barbecue judge. His first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time, won a James Beard Award in 2014.
lier this year, the throngs quickly followed (including an early appearance by Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock). One unanticipated consequence: When it’s crowded, this place is loud. In one recent social media post, Casiano says they working on solving the sound problem, and appreciate diners’ patience.
Oblio’s Is Reinventing Itself It’s no secret that Oblio’s Pizzeria — Park Hill’s much beloved tradition for more than a quarter century — got hit hard by the pandemic. Earlier this year, the owners were this close to closing the doors of the restaurant at 22nd Avenue at Kearney Street for good. But then they decided to embark down a new path. With help from some neighbors, they are reinventing and evolving Oblio’s. Think new interior, new, made-from-scratch menu, new outlook. Patio dining and take-out and delivery are currently open during renovations, and the owners are waiting until the big reveal to showcase the transformation. In other words, stay tuned …
Coming Soon: Dumplings, Pho, Bakery The Crock Spot, which occupied a spot next to the new Fairfax Park at 28th and Fairfax, closed in February after just a year in business. The word is out that the owners of Yuan Wonton, Pho King Rapidos and Sweets & Sourdough are teaming up to open a new venture in the space that includes dumplings, pho and a bakery. Yuan Wonton is a mobile dumpling truck specializing in signature chili-garlic wontons, hand made dumplings and other Asian noms, and has established a near cult-following. (Writes one giddy fan: [The owner] is a rockstar and her dumplings are life-changing!) Ditto the love for Pho King Rapidos, which specializes in “Vietnameseish foods, with Denver and NYC flavas.” Sweets & Sourdough is a women-led bakery that supplies restaurants and grocery stores. Needless to say, many neighbors are stoked about this triumvirate, likely rolling out this fall.
Homage To The Americas The social media buildup leading to the opening of Lucina earlier this year was tremendous. And when it actually happened, boom! The restaurant, at 2245 Kearney St., has a menu that blends Latin American, Caribbean and coastal Spanish cuisine. Owners Erasmo “Ras” Casiano, Diego Coconati and Michelle Nguyen describe their restaurant this way: “It is an expression of our roots, our heritage, our culture— along with a deep appreciation for our neighbors.” After the doors opened ear-
Thanks For The Memories, Annie’s The year was 1981. In Denver that June, the Denver Metro area was hit with three strong tornadoes, including a 157 mileper-hour whopper in Thornton. That year, 100 homicides occurred in Denver — the highest ever recorded for the city. Opera Colorado was founded. Dan Reeves was named head coach of the Broncos — at 37 the youngest coach in the National Football League. U2 performed at the Rainbow Music Hall on Evans Avenue; the band celebrated Bono’s 21st birthday the day before by popping a bottle of champagne. Annie’s Cafe & Bar opened its doors in Denver, at 8th and Colorado Boulevard, where it operated for 27 years. (That spot is now occupied by a Trader Joe’s.) In 2008 Annie’s moved to its current, and last spot at 3100 E. Colfax Ave. On June 26, the restaurant closed, the building sold. Longtime owner Peggy Anderson is 70, and is retiring. In early June, she told the Denver Post she is happy to be “going out on a high note.” Do you have news about a business in and around the neighborhood that you’d like to share? Has ownership changed hands? Has a local shop recently opened? Closed? Retired after decades in business? Won an award? Had a visit from a VIP or celebrity? Send your business news tips to editor@ greaterparkhill.org for consideration.
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Gov. Jared Polis makes the ceremonial first “pull” Colorado Summit player Nicholas Snuszka or throw, at the inaugural Colorado Summit game (#52) leaps high to make catch during the on May 28. matchup against the Salt Lake City Shred.
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Colorado Summit Ultimate Frisbee Makes Its Debut With Gov. Polis Tossing Out The First Throw Story and photos by Reid Neureiter For the GPHN
Colorado’s newest professional sports team — the Colorado Summit Ultimate Frisbee squad — played its inaugural game on May 28 at the University of Denver before a raucous crowd. After an exciting back and forth match, the Summit beat the Salt Lake City Shred 21-20. The game finished with a final hailMary throw by the Shred that was knocked down in the end-zone to seal the Summit victory. Ultimate is a team sport played on a field approximately the size of a football field. It’s an exhilarating sport that combines the constant action of soccer, the quarterback and wide receiver play of football, and the astonishing leaping action of basketball. One feature of Ultimate is that top players can make throws nearly the full length of the field, resulting in exciting dives or jumps on nearly every possession. The Summit play in the American Ultimate Disc League, a league of 25 teams across the country and in Canada. As of June 26, the team stands undefeated, with an 8-0 record. On May 28, a jovial Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was front and center, outfitted in a Summit jersey decorated with the image of the cannabis dispensary sponsor, making the first ceremonial “pull” (throw) to start the match. The governor told the Greater Park Hill News that he had “played a little pickup,” back in the day, but he still got some technique pointers from Summit players. Park Hillian Jeff Capella, 51, and his daughter attended the first Summit match, not knowing what to expect. “We were really impressed,” reported Capella, who has been playing Ultimate for 33 years in various leagues. “It was highly
entertaining, and the league seems like a real celebration and exhibition of the sport. It’s very cool to now be able to see this in Denver, top talent all together putting on a real show for the crowd.” Fellow Park Hillian Justin Bresler, 54, is also an Ultimate veteran, having played since he was a child, including playing on the University of Michigan’s club team. Bresler, who is the head of marketing for VISIT DENVER (and is also the founder and organizer of the July 4 Park Hill Parade) is also excited about having a prolevel Ultimate team in Denver. “Denver has such a huge and experienced Ultimate community, so this is a dream come true,” he said. With respect to Polis’s throwing technique, Bresler was diplomatic, “Um, the governor needs some practice. The good news is, he’s got plenty of good teachers here in Colorado.” The Summit’s final home games of the season will be at the University of Denver on July 2 and July 30. All children age 12 and under are free. Capella strongly recommended seeing the Summit in action. “You’re right by the field in the bleachers, up close to the action. It’s a great community feel at the games, with people tailgating beforehand and many people seeing friends they know from leagues, teams and pickup games. I hope folks who don’t play (yet!) will go watch a game.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Summit’s website, coloradoultimate.myshopify.com/ For Park Hill Ultimate aficionados, an ongoing pickup game happens on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. at the east end of Central Park at Beeler Street. The Facebook community page called “Northeast Denver Ultimate Frisbee” has more information.
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Park Hill’s Michael Still won the 50+ Category 4 race at the City Park Criterium on June 4.
Women racers speed past Thatcher Fountain during the City Park Criterium.
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Ride, continued from page 1 front on the last 1.6 mile lap, picking your time to sprint to the line and hoping no one else has a better game plan,” he said. “My plan was to go early, taking the group by surprise and not easing up on the pedals until after crossing the line. The plan worked perfectly.”
Lure of the race A similar strategy worked for 44-year old Pilates instructor Donley, who took home the top prize in the Women’s Pro-1-2, the highest level racing category. Donley has been racing bikes for 12 years and it took her four years of training and racing to reach the Pro category, based on success in lower-level races. Donley averages 14 hours (or about 200 miles) of riding per week on her bike and trains frequently with men. “There are so many more men than women that race and train,” she said. “Training with the men makes me learn how to position for the best draft and also pushes me to go harder than
I might alone.” All three riders recognized the potential for injury from racing in tight quarters at high speeds, with only thin spandex between skin and asphalt in the event of a crash. Donley sometimes avoids larger criterium races because bigger fields are more prone to crashes. But the lure and excitement of racing is very strong. “Crashes are less frequent in the older groups,” she said. “People who are still racing in the age groups I ride in have been racing for a long time and most racers are predictable and safe. I wouldn’t say there is no risk, but I don’t think it’s too high. It’s too much fun to worry about crashes.” Still agreed that older riders are generally more cautious, “Crashing means more than just an expensive bike repair and probably a new cycling kit,” he said. “It also likely means an extensive time off the bike healing and the possible impact on your professional work if you are laid up for an extended period. None of us wants that.”
For young (or older) people interested in trying bike racing for the first time, Dunn recommends riding and training with others who are roughly at your level. “There are great group rides which can help you get comfortable in a group riding situation, and then eventually just sign up for a race,” he said. “The entry level races are for entry level riders. Don’t worry about it, just sign up and go. Everyone gets better the more they do it.” Donley was equally encouraging. “We need more women and especially juniors in the sport. Say ‘hi’ to people when you’re out riding. You never know who you will connect with. Riding bikes is fun! No matter what level you choose to compete at, or how well you do, there is always an opportunity for community and making each other better.” Cyclists who are interested in watching a race or racing should check out the Colorado Cycling website at coloradocycling.org/ for a calendar of scheduled events. Nearby races in July include midweek Wednesday
evening races at the Colorado State Patrol test track on Table Mountain in Golden, the Longmont Criterium on July 10, and the Lookout Mountain Hillclimb on July 16.
Park Hill’s Brian Dunn takes a tight turn at speed.
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Raw Politics | Opinion
Our Fragile Democracy
Takeaways From The January 6th Committee, And A Warning Of The Dangerous Path That Lies Ahead By Penfield W. Tate III
McCarthy, becomes Speaker of the House next year. For the GPHN It is disturbing how far people will go to Summer is here, but let’s revisit the “win.” It is ironic when accused criminals spring, and winter, before we move on. Afclaim that it’s someone else who’s misbeter all, if we do not learn from our past. . . having. This is not just a national phenomWe all witnessed — most of us with enon; it is local as well. shock and dismay — the attempted coup Here in Colorado, Mesa County Clerk of our government and the attack on the and Recorder Tina Peters comes to mind. U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Even former Colorado Republican state We have watched as the investigations party chair Dick Wadhams recently dehave uncovered and exposed just how scribed Peters — who is under indictdeeply this conspiracy runs. Peoment for election tampering and ple have pled guilty to charges that misconduct — as “professionally, there was a conspiracy to overturn Why ask for ethically and temperamentally the government. It may start with a pardon if disqualified” for office. In a new the Former President (hereafter FP twist, in late June Peters told the because I am as tired of seeing his you have not New York Times that Rep. Lauren name in print as much as he loves committed Boebert encouraged her to break it). But it goes much farther than any crime? the law. we all feared. It includes members New shock to the system of his staff, advisors and cabinet; As we were headed to print, the members of Congress; people U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. in business and industry; and, even the Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case estabspouse of a Supreme Court Justice. lishing a woman’s 14th Amendment right The first public hearing of the January under the law to control her own body and 6th Committee showed just how significant choose to seek an abortion. the situation was, and is. The curtains were The controversial decision was foretold pulled back and showed a concerted and with the leak several weeks ago of an initial intentional planned conspiracy to overturn draft of the opinion from the case, Dobbs the presidential election and overthrow v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. our government. And at the center of it all In the Dobbs opinion, Justice Samuel Alito stood the Former President. argued that Roe v. Wade should be overIt started with bizarre unfounded claims turned. Many legal experts believe the and outright lies about a stolen election, opinion was poorly reasoned. Chief Justice and included coercing state elections ofJohn Roberts acknowledged that the leaked ficials to lie and change election results document was legitimate. (without success) and filing several unAnd on June 24, the Court did exactly founded lawsuits — all of which were lost. that, reversing in a 5-4 vote a decision of The claims were so persistent and weird, nearly 50 years. Joining Alito were four oththat former Attorney General Bill Barr er conservative judges — including Justice told FP the allegations were “BS.” Even his Clarence Thomas and the three Justices apown daughter, Ivanka, told the Committee pointed by the FP: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kathat she agreed with Barr that the claims of vanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. As if the election fraud were lies. FP has now taken ramifications of the decision itself were not to attacking them. enough, Justice Thomas made clear that the What this really is, is a loser unwilling to flames of the culture wars would continue accept election results. to be stoked by the Court as he encouraged It was that bad revisiting prior decisions on contraception, We now know it was so bad that at least sodomy and same-sex marriage. two of FP’s cabinet members discussed inHere in Colorado, abortion access will voking the 25th Amendment to the U.S. remain legal for women. However, in the Constitution. That Amendment says, in wake of the ruling, almost half the states part: “Whenever the Vice President and a are now expected to outlaw abortion or semajority of either the principal officers of verely restrict abortion health care services. the executive departments or of such othThe initial leak of the ruling to the press er body as Congress may by law provide, and the decision itself is nearly as shattertransmit to the President pro tempore of ing as the attempted coup and ongoing the Senate and the Speaker of the House conspiracy. Are they related? of Representatives their written declaration In recent weeks it has become clearer that that the President is unable to discharge the Justice Thomas’ wife, Ginni, was deeply powers and duties of his office, the Vice involved in the election lie conspiracy and President shall immediately assume the other conservative causes. This is a role powers and duties of the office as Acting never previously assumed by the spouse of President.” a sitting Justice. Indeed, Ginni Thomas’s The President can claim no disability exname has surfaced in the Jan. 6 proceedists, but if the Vice President and a majority ings. of the Cabinet persist, Congress must conThe ruling itself, and the leak of the inivene within 48 hours to have hearings and tial draft — along with the tenuous potenissue a decision on the President’s ability to tial link to the Jan. 6 investigation — all serve within 21 days. How bad was it that make for high drama that the Supreme serious people were discussing invoking Court has not seen in years. And, Justice the amendment? Thomas’ statements seem to foretell of the Do not think for a minute that this is in Court – and its lifetime appointed and unthe rear-view mirror. This is a current and elected members – becoming more politifuture danger. We now know that members cally motivated. The protests were immeof Congress are part of the conspiracy and diate and will not go away soon. It will be an asked FP for pardons from prosecution. election issue. Where we stand as a nation Why ask for a pardon if you have not comis a reminder of just how fragile democracy mitted any crime? can be. Happy 4th of July. Let us all be mindful Tina Peters comes to mind of what we are celebrating. Equally frightening is the length some are Penfield W. Tate III is willing to go and claim that the conspiracy an attorney in Denver. does not exist and that the attempted coup He represented Park Hill we all watched unfold never happened. in the Colorado House House Minority Leader Kevin McCarof Representatives from thy still will not state publicly that the FP’s 1997 to 2000, and in the claims are lies, nor that President Biden was State Senate from 2001 to legitimately elected. McCarthy is clearly February 2003. He lives in currying favor with FP in the hopes that he, Park Hill.
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We Can Do This
Ideas For A Sustainable Community Include Innovative Public Market, Supporting Local Businesses, Increasing Park Land By Tracey MacDermott
reached “Outstanding” status in the city’s Sustainable Neighborhood Program. Our own goals are to continue to transform our headquarters at 2823 Fairfax St. to net zero carbon, continue to educate the public on the climate crisis and be leaders in reducing our waste. GPHC continues to reinvest in this community by sponsoring projects such as street art murals, food pantry, hiring members of our community and many other projects to promote economic security. We remain a champion of local news and local business, and believe that our residents continue to support our fellow neighbors and businesses by using them first. We create a circular economy right within our boundaries. Let’s get back to the category of Social Well Being. A food cooperative specializing in local production not only provides fresh food to our residents, it helps our local ranchers and farmers and cuts down on the carbon emissions of bringing food to our tables. It helps connect each of us to the person growing the food we make for our families and friends. The United Nations on Climate Change notes that greening cities with parks and gardens reduces CO2 and helps cool the area and reduces flooding. Parks, open space and community gardens are instrumental for meeting sustainable status. Fully three years ago, the Denver Post reported on the decline of green space in Denver — our “city of parks” in reality has half of the national norm for park space. Our neighborhood could help increase the amount of park land by looking for opportunities to expand green space. We can work to keep our building footprints smaller, add gardens and protect open space. The obvious one you have been reading about includes converting the now-closed Park Hill Golf Course to a regional park that can be used for a variety of recreational activities. While our Registered Neighborhood Organization and residents have done a tremendous amount of work to push us further as a sustainable community, we still have a long way to go. With the talent that resides in our boundaries I believe new ideas will emerge to help us take the next step. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
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During last month’s Greater Park Hill Community meeting, Margaret McRoberts from Stella Sustainability presented on an exciting project she’s working on for a possible food collaborative in the north/ northeast part of the neighborhood. Working with the Rocky Mountain Food Cooperative, McRoberts hopes to bring local and regional ranchers and farmers together to create a public market in Park Hill. RMFC has set clear environmental goals for its vendors, including net zero energy, water conservation and repurposing, sustainable materials and zero waste operations. The proposed market would be in an area of Park Hill that is currently a food desert. One of the many goals is to provide economic opportunity to the local community, which will offer “entrepreneurial opportunities and support for neighbors in adjacent communities in need.” Adding such a market would contribute to creating a more sustainable neighborhood and provide easier access for neighbors who could reasonably walk or bike to the store for groceries. Per the Institute of Sustainable Communities, a sustainable community is defined as one which “manages its human, natural, and financial capital to meet current needs while ensuring that adequate resources are available for future generations.” How would RMFC help contribute to this definition should they come to the neighborhood? Immediately, they would meet the goal of bringing a reliable food supply that optimizes local production. That is a key element in social well being. Other elements of a sustainable community include: • Leadership, Civic Engagement and Responsibility • Ecological Integrity • Economic Security Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. has been practicing the first goal by providing our award-winning newspaper to your doorstep (if you are reading this, would you be willing to help deliver our paper to a nearby neighborhood block that isn’t currently receiving it? Reach out, and let us know.). We hold monthly community meetings, keep you up to date on public information and encourage participation from all members of our community. Regarding Ecological Integrity, we provide food to neighbors through our food pantry, our weekend food program and a fresh farm food stand during the growing season. Our organization has met Denver’s Green Business certification and
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Announcements Is East Colfax An International Hub? The Fax Partnership is cooking up a plan to make the stretch of East Colfax between Monaco Parkway and Yosemite Street a special district. The Partnership — which works with businesses along that stretch of Colfax — initially envisioned the stretch would be designated an “International District.” The Partnership is now weighing instead calling it a “Cultural District,” or similar moniker. The idea is to highlight and publicize the many independent businesses along the stretch — from restaurants to hair and beauty salons to grocers — that are owned and operated by recent immigrants and people of color. The Fax Partnership has developed a very short survey to gauge neighborhood feedback on the name and mission statement for the project. Submit your feedback at surveymonkey.com/r/L9WVHP3.
Denver Days Is Back During the pandemic most of us have seen plenty of the neighborhood. But when is the last time you hung out with your neighbors? How about making it the first week in August? The city-sponsored Denver Days returns July 30-Aug. 7. Denver Days is designed to encourage neighborhoods to host block
parties, picnics and service projects with the focus on small, organic gatherings. The event was launched by Mayor Michael B. Hancock 10 years ago. For groups who hold events and gatherings, Denver will waive your park picnic and block party permits, and will provide free barricades to ensure your street is closed safely. Deadline to register your event is July 15. Check out denvergov.org/Community/ Neighborhoods/Denver-Days for registration and other info.
Looking For A Few Great Homes The 44th Annual Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair will be Sunday, Sept. 25, back in full swing this year with in-person home tours as well as a daylong street fair. Organizers are currently registering sponsors at various levels as well as vendor booths. Check out parkhillhometour.org for info and to sign up. Home Tour scouts are still looking for a few more homes to feature on the tour. Note: There are no stringent requirements. Does your house have interesting, unique, beautiful, strange, quirky, lovely features? Bingo. Homes of any size, age, and style are featured on the tour. If you’d like to nominate your own home or the home of someone you know, please contact director@greaterparkhill.org.
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Garden Walk Was A Blast; Straight Ahead Is The July 4 Park Hill Parade, Home Tour & Street Fair Is Slated For Sept. 25 By Lana Cordes
definitely a cold beverage, and find a place along the route. Visit parkhillparade.org for more details or follow at Facebook.com/ Another successful Park Hill Garden parkhillparade. Walk is in the books! We are currently holding venI’d like to thank our talented dor and sponsor registration for and dedicated organizing comthe Park Hill Home Tour & Street mittee including Patty Mead, Fair on Sunday, Sept. 25. Find inCarla Finch, Jean Ercolani, Paula formation and registration forms Marinelli, Kate Blanas, Christine for both at parkhillhometour.org. Davidson, Sarah Scott, and Micki Both vending and sponsoring are Amick. Thank you to all of the dayamazing opportunities for local of-event volunteers for showing up businesses and organizations to and making it all possible. Sincere Lana Cordes get out in front of the community gratitude to our event sponsors in a meaningful way. Don’t delay, (they are listed in the ad on the next spaces fill up quickly. page) for providing us with the necessary And finally, don’t forget to come visit us financial support. And of course, we can’t at the Free Farm Stand every Monday from forget the artists, and the gardeners who 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. Help allowed us into a piece of their worlds and yourself to some free produce, or bring exspaces to revel at their hard work, dedicatras to share from your garden. Our goal is tion, and creativity. to promote sharing among neighbors and Are you ready for what’s next? The July food waste reduction. Please join us every 4th Park Hill Parade is just around the corMonday through the summer months. ner. We’re talking marching bands, super Thank you to the following donors and heroes, cool cars, dancing horses . . . and volunteers who supported our operations the list goes on. The parade is on Monday, over the past month. Please note that this is July 4, starting at 1:30 p.m. and runs along a partial list, in alphabetical order. Look for 23rd Avenue beginning at Dexter Street additional names of donors in next month’s and ending at Krameria Street Grab your issue. We thank everyone for their incredcamping chair, maybe a shade umbrella, ible generosity. For the GPHN
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From left, Brent Mueller, Charles Vigil, Marcia Kayhanfar, Isaac Miller, Jose Saucedo and Javier Barragan at the Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. food pantry.
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Kiewit Meridiam Partners held its last big food drive in June to benefit Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.’s food programs as an extension of the Central 70 project along Interstate 70. Food was donated by Kiewit, as well as other companies that worked on the Central 70 project, including Jorgensen, Sturgeon, the Colorado Department of Transportation and local union members. The C70 project to widen and reconstruct a 10-mile stretch of highway between Brighton Boulevard and Chambers Road, winds down this year. The Marcia Kayhanfar, a Park Hill resident team plans to continue their financial support and Kiewit Miridiam Partners employee, of GPHC, Inc. food programs annually. coordinated the food drives over the Photos courtesy of Marcia Kayhanafar last four years. Jennifer Jacobs Judith Jacques John Jameson Sean Janelle Tina Janelle Shannon Jantz Carmelita Jaramillo Amanda Jensen Julie Johnson Thomas and Candice Johnson Linda Johnston Edward Jones Joy Jones Kelly Jones Emma Jurado Hillenburg Bill Juraschek Mary Kapner Laure Keavney Lynda Keavney Phyllis Keenan Kathy Keeton Karen Keithley Heather Kelly Ann Kendall
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Early Harvest On Fairfax Street Volunteer Carrol Rhead takes a break between customers at the Monday Free Farm Stand in late June. The Free Farm Stand is open every Monday (excluding major holidays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. Everyone is welcome to stop by and help themselves to locally grown, farmer’s market-quality produce and other goodies. If you are a gardener and have some excess, feel free to drop it by to share with neighbors. The goal is to ensure this fresh food is eaten up, rather than ending up as waste. The Farm Stand is one of several Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. food programs that are supported almost entirely from donations, including an emergency food pantry. Check out greaterparkhill.org for items that are currently needed (including refried beans, ramen, coffee and canned fruit), and how you can help. Photo by Cara DeGette
The Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., is a volunteer-based registered neighborhood organization that promotes the character and vibrancy of Park Hill, provides resources, information and advocacy, and preserves quality of life and the history of the neighborhood through community participation. The GPHC board is comprised of volunteer at-large representatives, as well as 10 district representatives. If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, contact current GPHC Board Chair Shane Sutherland at chair@greaterparkhill.org for details. The following are current board members, and their best contacts. Many representatives prefer to be contacted through the main office, at 303-388-0918 or info@greaterparkhill.org. The GPHC world headquarters is at 2823 Fairfax St. If you have an issue you’d like to discuss about the neighborhood, contact your board representative. For those board members who don’t have a phone or email contact listed, leave a message at the main number and it will be forwarded to your elected representative by GPHC Executive Director Lana Cordes.
• Board Chair Shane Sutherland: chair@greaterparkhill.org • Secretary and Zoning/Property Use Chair Bernadette Kelly • Treasurer and District 3 Rep Heather Shockey • District 1 Amy Harris • District 2 Brenda Morrison • District 4 Kevin Wiegand • District 5 Ken Burdette • District 6 Phebe Lassiter • District 7 Jon Bowman • District 8 Nam Henderson • District 9 Doug Schuler • District 10 Colette Carey • At-Large Maria Flora • At-Large Shanta Harrison • At-Large Louis Plachowski: lplachowski@gmail.com • At-Large Sandy Robnett • At-Large Tracey MacDermott • At-Large Leslie Twarogowski • Community Safety Chair Geneva Goldsby • Public Information Chair Melissa Davis: newspaper@greaterparkhill.org • Youth Services Chair Rick Medrick
Tremendous Thank You To An Extraordinary Community
The Park Hill Garden Walk committee is thrilled and humbled by the generosity of this community. We would like to give a big heartfelt thank you to everyone involved including the eight gardeners, 15 artists, numerous volunteers, our garden photographer, local merchants who sold tickets on our behalf, all of those who attended this event and of course our sponsors. Each and every one of these individuals and businesses make this event what it is.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Several businesses generously support the Park Hill community through their sponsorships, donations, community outreach and so much more. Some for many years. Please show your appreciation of these community partners by supporting them with your business in the future.
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The America I Love
Everyone Has The Same Rights In The Library, No Matter Your Age, Education, Religion Or Income By Rachel Reddick
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I started pursuing my master’s in library and information sciences in 2014. I ended up getting my first tattoo to celebrate, a Kurt Vonnegut quote alongside one of his hand-drawn self-portraits. It’s along my left forearm, and his signature curly hair and pointy nose often makes people ask if I have a Big Bird tattoo. The librarian’s left forearm. The quote I chose is from an editorial he wrote in 2004 which a member if you’re a Colorado resident, not reads, “The America I love still exists at the just a city or county resident. This is a lovely front desks of our public libraries.” way to show support for local library sysWhat’s the American public library like tems, who use overall numbers to justify nowadays and what’s to like about them? their existence. It also opens up your digital Currently, the U.S. has around 9,000 public resources, allowing you to explore different libraries. The Denver Public Library system collections of ebooks, audiobooks, streamopened its 27th branch this year — our reing movies, research databases and music. cently renamed Bob Ragland We can also connect you to some branch is located in the RiNo art of those collections through Public libraries at Prospector, a union catalog district. America loves its libraries. their best represent of more than 200 libraries in Part of the reason I chose that the ideals I love Colorado, plus the University Vonnegut quote to memorialWyoming. Still can’t find the most about my of ize my love of library-land is bething you want? We can search country. cause public libraries at their best using World Cat, an Interlibrary represent the ideals I love most Loan system that borrows from about my country. Everyone has libraries worldwide. the same rights within the library. It doesn’t Ultimately, libraries are about commumatter what your age, religion, education, nity. We strive to represent, educate, and or income is; the library welcomes you to include all members of our community. It come and explore. is our mission to allow every person who Libraries have long attracted both adwalks through our doors or visits our webmiration and controversy. Book banning, site to interact with a library system that First Amendment auditors, fighting for eqrecognizes them as an individual, underuitable pay and decent slices of local budstands their questions and searches are gets, etc. have happened for years and these confidential, and respects their right to kinds of events continue to occur across understand the world around them. the country. Some have been noticeably Greater Park Hill has two public libraries: amplified, particularly for collections and The Pauline Robinson branch library is at resources regarding LGBTQIA+ youth. 5575 E. 33rd Ave., and the Park Hill branch So why does the library place such imporlibrary is at 4705 Montview Blvd. For hours tance on equal access for all? Simply put, of operation and details on additional inbecause what you read, learn about, or find person and online programming for both interesting is your business. You shouldn’t neighborhood libraries, check out denverlineed to justify to me why you want a spebrary.org. cific resource. Learning is often an intensely personal action that you may partake in for inherently private reasons. I can’t decide for Library News another person what title will satisfy their Flash: Park Hill’s curiosity. Maybe you’re checking out a title long-serving lead because you’re doing a deep dive research clerk Michelle has project and you want to cover all the angles. decided to retire. Maybe you’re revisiting something you If anyone has any loved years ago and want to see it again well wishes to pass with renewed perspective. Maybe someone on to her feel free you disagree with recommended that book to drop off any for you to better understand where they’re cards, notes, and coming from. Regardless, the library will letters to her at the try to connect you with the resource you’re Park Hill Library branch. We’ll plan to looking for. forward everything to her at the end of In Colorado you’re especially lucky. July. Most library systems allow you to become
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Western Lynx Spiders are so named because of their catlike hunting behavior. They are known to crouch in wait for their prey, camouflaged on plant stalks or bark. Then, when an unsuspecting insect comes along, the spider pounces. Most Lynx spiders have large spiny bristles on their legs and they have what looks like high foreheads that give them a peculiar flat-faced appearance. Western Lynx Spiders are not dangerous to humans. This little guy was spotted under a pine tree by Everly Hildebrandt, a 4-year-old blockworker in Park Hill. The spider was photographed in a white box by Mark Silverstein, and then was set free.
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Park Hill Vet
Prescription For A Perfect Puppy
Socialization Is Critical; Teach Your Dog These Tricks By Margot K Vahrenwald, DVM, CVJ For the GPHN
The puppy parade that is so common for veterinarians during the summer is in full swing. Congratulations to all the new puppies and their families. We as owners all want our puppy to be happy and grow properly, but it’s easy to forget that there’s a very short window of time to socialize properly. Missing socialization as a young puppy is the primary cause of fear, reactivity, aggression and other behavior problems – leading to the number one cause of relinquishment to a shelter for misbehavior. Socialization is much more than meeting a few people and other dogs, a couple of veterinary visits and sitting outside Starbucks. Socialization is the gamut of interactions needed during puppyhood to prepare and be reinforced for the rest of a dog’s life. It includes: 1. Obedience training: Learning commands, teaching humans how to train a dog and work a leash, learning the ability to focus on the handler amid huge distractions. 2. Husbandry: Learning to allow being handled and groomed – nail trims, tooth brushing, ear cleaning, safe bathing, being able to touch and look all over your pup so that they will tolerate this at the veterinarian’s, the groomer’s and more. Practicing handling every day means your pup develops the ability to be cooperative for care, whether by you (brushing teeth every day) or by the veterinarian. 3. New things: Exposure to new sights, sounds, smells, and surfaces – the sounds and conditions of living in an urban area and in a house. Start with limited walks around your neighborhood as your puppy grows. Some even invest in a stroller or backpack to be out and about. I recommend avoiding dog parks, formal and informal, until your pup is fully trained and has been spayed or neutered because July 2022
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of the uncontrolled environment. 4. Sudden environmental changes: Car rides, boarding, changes in weather, seasonal events like the Fourth of July and snow. Take your pup for some car rides – you can park in a store or shopping center parking lots with the windows open to hear and smell while they watch all the activity. (Just don’t leave them in the car as our temperatures are too hot until we cool down in the late fall.) 5. Being alone: Crate training or building up to having a safe place to stay without anxiety or destruction while you are away from home. Slowly develop your puppy’s ability to self-entertain and relax in crate or playpen to help lessen risk of developing separation anxiety. 6. Meeting and greeting humans and other dogs and animals: Make play dates with appropriate dog friends. Play is a huge part of learning to dog in terms of hierarchy, bite inhibition, etc. Your puppy should meet and interact with at least 20 dogs before six months of age and hopefully have positive interactions with a least 100 humans in the same time window. 7. Visiting the veterinary clinic – and liking it! Pop in for a weight check and treat or just a few quicks pats as you walk through the lobby so that the vet is part of their normal routine. These are not innate skills but have to be learned via training and repetition, just like we humans need growing and going from infancy through to adulthood. But our pups do it on a very short timeline. Avoid lifelong behavior issues with intense concentration on doing all the right things with your new puppy. Ask your vet today for some guidance. And, most of all, enjoy! Dr. Margot Vahrenwald is the owner of Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center at 2255 Oneida St. For more information, visit parkhillvet.com
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Greater Park Hill Resources Active Minds
Active Minds has transformed itself during the pandemic from a live, in-person series of lectures to a web experience. Check out free lectures on topics ranging from music to history, current events to foreign affairs. A complete schedule of upcoming events is at activeminds.com
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Blunders and Beers
Blunders and Beers is a Park Hill Chess Club that meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Longtable Brewhouse, 2895 Fairfax St., beginning at 6 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a board if you have one.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Are you interested in genealogy? Your family history? American history? Would you like to participate in meaningful community service? The Frances Wisebart Jacobs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets regularly in the area. Contact Kathy Kelly at kkellyfwj76@gmail.com for details.
Denver Police District 2
3921 Holly St., 2.Dist@denvergov.org, nonemergency number is 720-913-1000. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Denver Public Schools
dpsk12.org Check the website for resources and updates. Call the helpline at 720-423-3054 for support in many languages.
Faith Community
greaterparkhill.org/faith Greater Park Hill’s faith community, home to over 30 places of worship in just four square miles, is as diverse and robust as the neighborhood itself. The GPHN maintains a list of Park Hill’s places of worship at the website above. Contact individual places of worship
for information about their current state of operations.
Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.
2823 Fairfax St., greaterparkhill.org, 303388-0918 The GPHC neighborhood association community meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of the month, except for December and July. In-person meetings resumed in June, people still have the option of attending virtually. The next community meeting is Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. A link to attend online is available at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/communitymeetings/. Check greaterparkhill.org for information and details to participate. There is no meeting in July.
Libraries
denverlibrary.org See the “At the Library” feature in this month’s issue for updates and resources offered by the Park Hill and Pauline Robinson branch libraries.
Northeast Park Hill Coalition
The Northeast Park Hill Coalition hosts its monthly meeting the second Thursdays of the month. Check its Facebook page @ Northeast Park Hill Coalition for updates.
Park Hill Community Bookstore
Established in 1971. Denver’s oldest nonprofit bookstore. Used and new books. 4620 E. 23rd Avenue. 303-355-8508. Members and volunteers get discounts and book credits. The bookstore is open; check parkhillbookstore.org for current hours.
Park Hill Peloton
A recreational group of road cyclists that roll from Park Hill once or twice a week. Check the current status of their rides on the Park Hill Peloton Facebook page.
Sie Filmcenter
2510 E. Colfax, denverfilm.org, 303-5953456. Check the website for updates and information about its Virtual Cinema.
Free Zoom Tai Chi
Free morning beginner Tai Chi classes on Zoom every Friday at 10 a.m. and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Register at taichidenver.com/ beginner-tai-chi-zoom-class/. Longtime Park Hillians Jacqui and Joe, who teach the class, will send you the link to join.
Walk2Connect
Serving Park Hill and saving marriages since 1979.
www.walk2connect.com Park Hill Sunrise Walking Trips happen every Tuesday from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. Meet in front of Honey Hill Cafe on 23rd & Dexter. for a casual, conversational-paced community walk. Everyone is welcome to join.
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GPHN Classifieds Concrete Concrete work and repair. Driveway, patios, and sidewalks. Small jobs welcome. 25 years experience. Free estimates. 303-429-0380
Gardening
Flower & Vegetable Gardening. Residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Professional assistance with all your gardening needs, including monthly maintenance. Saige Gardens. 303-506-9960 saigegardens@yahoo.com
Handy Man
Brush & Hammer- 303-895-5192 Affordable-reliable services. Clean gutters. Repair and replace wood fences and gates. Interior painting. Install small paver patios and walkways.
Lawn Care
Aeration – Sod fertilizer – Power rake – Lawn mowing, Rototilling – Hauling – Stump removal – Weed control – Lawn mower repair – Shrubbery care – Small trees removed 720-327-9911
Masonry Services
Masonry Services- Brick, Stone, Concrete, restoration, tuck pointing, chimneys, retaining walls, city sidewalks. Licensed, bonded, and insured. www. thebrickandstoneguy.com References. Call Shawn 303-907-9223 Tuckpointing. Over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Mortar color and brick matching, broken brick replacement, cement chimney crown replacement. 12 years Chicago union experience. Mr Chimney and Home
Masonry Repair. Call Chuck Bahnsen 303-948-7999
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Tree Trimming
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Window Cleaning
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