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A Muralistic Moment for Denver

POLITICS Denver Bike Lanes PAGE 3

POLITICS DPD Tear Gassing PAGE 4

COMMUNITY Denver Puppet Theater PAGE 5

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The North Side is celebrated by muralist Onver Macias depicting the cultural riches of the Aztec Calendar. It is located at 1860 W. 41st Avenue

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hile murals are nothing new in the world, what was once considered destructive “tagging” and graffiti, was elevated in NYC in the 1980s by legendary street artist Keith Herring. His influence, and so many others since have crossed generational divides, providing inspiration and beauty to urban and, more recently, suburban streetscapes. Northwest Denver has splashed its mark in the muralistic society, as well. One of the most coveted and original Sunnyside murals on Tejon Street was designed by Jerry Jaramillo in 1980. It was known as “Primavera” and was a symbol of pride in the Chicano community, but was taken down during a building restoration. North Side Pride came out in force and brought about the loving restoration by father and son, Jerry and Jay Michael Jara-

millo, of the 1981 mural “Mother Earth.” It stands proudly today as a symbol of the “original” Northside on the exterior wall of the Cherry Bean Coffee shop. Another historical mural designed by Denver artist David Ocelotl wraps the kiosko, Plaza De La Raza on 38th & Osage. Its dedication plaque reads, “This pyramid structure is dedicated to all people of Denver’s Northside past, present and future in honor of their continued fight for peace, justice and equity. Viva La Raza!” New Age murals abound on businesses from 38th Avenue to the United Methodist Church “Garage” on 32nd Avenue to Tennyson Street. 27-year-old Northeast Denver native, Onver Macias, is painting the town red...and blue, and every other color under the rainbow by taking his passion for large scale art to storefronts, walls, garages and anything he can get his paint on. Raised by illustrators, his life has

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Original Mother Earth mural on 41st and Tejon; 1980 by Jerry Jaramillo, restored with Jay Michael Jaramillo

revolved around art. Macias attended Arrupe Jesuit High School in North Denver See MURALS, Page 6

DHA, City Look at Homelessness Options By David Sabados he Rodeway Inn, a motel at I-70 and Federal, has new residents. Denver Housing Authority (DHA) purchased the motel and is repurposing it as housing for Denverites experiencing homelessness. Stella Madrid, Intergovernmental & Community Affairs Officer for DHA, said they are starting a comprehensive process needed to potentially use the site for permanent supportive housing

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and DHA selected the location in part because of its access to transit, neighborhood services, and of course price and availability. She hopes the site can have around 200 units. Their planning is expected to take at least two years. While they’re creating their plans, the site is being run by the Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) as a shelter for women. “The pandemic really shattered our

shelter system,” explained James Ginsburg, Deputy Director of HOST. As the city has struggled to find housing for an increasing homeless population, other locations like the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum have been used as mass shelters. Ginsburg explained they saw the motel as an opportunity to give women their See HOMELESS, Page 2

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own rooms. Many work, or are looking for work, and the stability of a safe place to return to each night can help them transition to permanent housing. Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval, who represents the area, supports the motel’s conversion, noting that there were frequent emergency services calls to the motel when it was privately owned and referred to a previous owner as a “bad actor” in the neighborhood. “I think it’s a good interim solution,” Sandoval said of the site housing women experiencing homelessness, adding that she hopes to see more wraparound services. Ginsburg said they are working with Catholic Charities and others and expanding services provided. The City of Denver is also currently exploring the possibility of sanctioned outdoor camping locations for the homeless as well, referred to as “safe outdoor sites.” While initially opposed to the idea, the Hancock administration asked council members who signed a letter of support to suggest locations in their districts. At the same time, the city was moving ahead with a plan to use the Denver Coliseum’s parking lot and outdoor areas. That idea has now been put on the backburner after Councilwomen Candi CdeBaca (who represents the area) Debbie Ortega (who serves atlarge) both spoke out strongly against the measure. CdeBaca, who has been an outspoken critic of the police sweeps dis-

appy August to the residents of Northwest Denver. Denver Police District 1 is hopeful that everyone is continuOFFICER ing to have a safe and BOB ANDERSON healthy summer with all the challenges that are currently occurring. I want to share some simple tips this month regarding bicycle theft prevention and identification. Bicycle usage continues to increase as a healthy activity and as a mode of transportation which is very beneficial. But with that, there has also been an increase in bicycles being stolen. Many people invest a great amount of money and time in their bicycles and some simple steps can be taken to make them more se-

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simple and free. • An additional self-record of your bicycle is what we describe as a FLIP-SNAP-SELFIE. FLIP your bicycle over and find the serial number. SNAP a photo of the serial number. Take a SELFIE with your bicycle. This way you have a visual record of your bicycle which greatly helps in recovery efforts. Until next month, ~ Officer Bob Bob Anderson # 04109 | Community Resource Officer - Denver Police District 1, 1311 W. 46th Ave. Denver, CO 80211| City and County of Denver District 1 Community Resource Officer Bob Anderson is a Denver Native and had served the Citizens of Denver since 2004.

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banding downtown homeless camps and supportive of previous efforts in her district to find housing for people experiencing homelessness, released a statement calling for the administration to look at locations in other parts of the city as well. “We will work with any situation because of the urgency of the need, but we hope to see a site in every district within the next month,” CdeBaca said in a statement. “We cannot continue to concentrate inequities in a single neighborhood or district just because it is the most politically convenient option.” Councilmembers and community members opposed to the Coliseum location have said that the area had become a dumping ground for the city and that projects shouldn’t be concentrated in only a few areas. The Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods that surround the Coliseum are some of Denver’s poorest. In Northwest Denver, Councilwoman Sandoval also expressed frustration with the process. “I signed onto a letter in April,” explained Sandoval. “The mayor didn’t respond until July.” That response was to ask members who support outdoor sites for locations in their districts that met specific size and facility requirements. “It’s not equitable that the mayor only asked council members who signed on,” said Sandoval, hoping to see suggestions for sites in every neighborhood instead. Sandoval said she did extensive outreach to the community asking for suggestions and, based on that feedback, sent two ideas to the mayor’s of-

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cure and easier to recover if it is unfortunately stolen. • Don’t ever leave your bicycle outside unattended and unlocked. Whenever possible, store your bicycle inside your residence, a locked garage or a locked storage shed. • If you must leave your bicycle outside, secure it with a quality bike lock such as a U-Type Lock and secure it to something that can’t be moved. • A good place to put some type of owner information is in the hollow tube underneath the bicycle seat (business card, phone number) • Please take a few minutes and register your bicycle. This is a great help if your bicycle ever becomes lost or stolen. This can be completed at www. denvergov.org/police and it is very

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The motel at Federal and I-70 has been converted to housing for women experiencing homelessness

fice: the parking lot for the Riverside Baptist Church, and a parking lot near the Downtown Aquarium. As was first reported by Thomas Gounley in the online Denver-based news outlet BusinessDen.com, “Hancock spokesman Mike Strott said council members didn’t necessarily contact property owners before suggesting the sites. He said the administration is reviewing them on a number of factors, including ‘legality; neighborhood impact; equity; flooding potential; access to services, utilities and transportation; size; and cost.’” A woman answering the phone at Riverside Baptist told The Denver North Star that "the church was never approached and has not been approached” about the idea, but church leadership declined to comment further. Katelyn Roche Gosslee of Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations, a spokesperson for Landy’s Downtown

Aquarium (who owns the second parking lot suggested) emailed The Denver North Star to confirm she was the company’s media contact, but then did not respond to multiple requests for comment regarding the company’s knowledge of the recommendation or their interest in hosting a camp location. While Sandoval said she’s open to discussing changes to the camping ban and outdoor locations, she believes the city should be focused more on Social Impact Bonds (SIB), where private lenders loan funds for a specific purpose, such as housing for people experiencing homelessness. Last November, the city released a report saying of the 330 people helped into housing through SIB programs, 79% were still housed. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and several other organizations focused on addressing homelessness called the program a success.

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eft North Denver to Get 11 New Bike Lanes By Allen Cowgill enver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will be building out 125 miles of new bike lanes across the city. Northwest Denver may see a new protected bike lane on Lowell Blvd. near Regis; new or expanded bike lanes on Tejon, Byron, 23rd Ave, 46th Ave, 50th Ave; and neighborhood bikeways on Perry, Clay, Dunkeld, Julian, and 41st Ave. “We are really focused on implementing these multimodal networks that get people where they want to go in a safe and efficient way… and making sure we have a complete network citywide,” said Jenn Hillhouse, Director of Transportation Planning for DOTI. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment identified car and truck transportation emissions as the second largest contributor to climate change behind buildings. That prompted the city to set a goal to enable 7.5% of Denver trips to be by bike by 2030. The city is about halfway to that goal. “There is such a strong nexus between climate and transportation planning,” said Hillhouse. “We can not achieve our climate goals without the mobility goals behind them.” The city has found that 59% of Denverites would be more likely to bike if there were a better network of bike lanes. In addition, the new bike infrastructure is designed to increase safety for people that bike as part of the city’s goal under the Vision Zero program which

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Laura Aubert from Highland had concerns about the initial bike lane design that called for removing parking on Dunkeld Place which already has limited parking for Ashland Rec Center and Valdez Elementary School. “Parking is generally very challenging. All the people that live up near Clay don’t have garages and have to park on the street.” She noted that after receiving feedback, DOTI and neighbors were having productive meetings on potentially expanding the already oversized sidewalk as a multi use path in lieu of removing parking. Business owners are also split on the proposed changes. Scott Yates,

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ilo Schwab has never grabbed a bullhorn and led a protest. He participated in the women's marches and a few similar events, but wasn’t known to many of the civil rights activists in the city just a few months ago. After June 5th of this year, that changed. That’s the day a Denver judge severely restricted the Denver Police Department’s (DPD) ability to use tear gas, “less lethal” ammunition, and similar crowd dispersal methods that had been common at Denver protests. The ruling was a result of a legal challenge Schwab and co-counsel Ross Ziev filed with four protestors who had been injured. Schwab, while supportive of the BLM protests, wasn’t an active participant himself. “Chanting isn’t my authentic voice. Where I feel like I can do the most good right now is doing this. I learned the value of stepping up and using the one voice I have.” An attorney, Schwab said he kept watching chemical agents being used against protestors and bystanders, including a number of reporters, and waited for others in the legal community to challenge DPD. When no one else did, he decided to file a legal challenge himself. “Four courageous protestors stepped up and a judge stepped up and issued a beautifully written order and showed why the choice of judges matter,” said Schwab.

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owner of Mythology Distillery on Tejon Street had yet not heard about the proposed lane in front of his business but called it good news. “We are such a great walkable community, we’d be all for a bike lane going in. I think it’d be great.” Kim Slanovich, owner of Toast Wine and Spirits in Sloans Lake, has concerns about the extension of the 23rd Ave bike lane from Lowell to Raleigh and losing some of the parking near her business. “People tell me that is one of the few things that drive them to shop with us. They don't have to deal with parking. As a business that is what is difficult about losing parking. That’s one of the benefits that we have is great

After weeks of negotiation with the city and police after the rulings, an agreement was ironed out. Among other new regulations, DPD could no longer aim at protestors’ groins, backs, or faces when armed with “less lethal” rounds, and an officer of Sergeant level or higher must give approval before tear gas and similar chemical weapons can be used. Now, over two months after the ruling, Schwab says there’s been marked improvement. “Police were targeting medics. That stopped.” He’s aware of at least three uses of force since the agreement -- all of which used pepper spray, but none of the protesters he’s worked with have reported the type of serious injuries that were common before: fractured skulls, eye injuries, etc. While Schwab is proud of what they’ve accomplished, he says legal observers are remaining vigilant and there’s still a lot more to do. He said they’ve filed a motion to show cause after the recent incidents. “Effectively what we said is they agreed to this, they violated it, and they need to explain themselves,” Schwab explained.By David He hopes their most recent efnnie forts will help shape the conversaPup tion Denver and other cities acrossyears of the country are having about thechildren appropriate uses of force. For now,closing t he’s glad the violence is subsiding,venue is stopping the 2 a.m. calls from pro-COVIDtestors who were injured. “I just explainin businesse temporar parking around our business.” DOTI planner Geneva Hooten notesas time w they are always happy to talk to citizenswasn’t fea with concerns about parking to work Zook sa with them on designs, but that increas-Dave wer ing safety means some changes. “Glob-mid-nine ally, at a broader level we have to decou-find a bu ple the street in front of where someonefor four lives and the streets that we all have,company making sure that we as Denverites canmiracle get around. Building a safe city haspurchase some tradeoffs. We think ultimatelyprice and the price of a life is more valuable thanspace into some convenience for parking.” In her To learn more or comment about thesaid she proposed bike lanes, citizens can vis-children, it bit.ly/denvermovesnetworks or callAve. but a (303) 223-6575. Pedestrian network im-and other provement details will be announced bycountless DOTI in the fall. she said

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enver is considering a zoning change that would affect how many unrelated people can live together in a single residential unit. An updated proposal released on July 17 addressed some early complaints about congestion and lack of clarity. The original proposal would have moved the limit on the number of unrelated people who can live together in a single-unit household from 2 to 8. Due to some concerns that this could cause overcrowding, the number was reduced to 5 for homes with less than 1,800 square feet. For every additional 200 square feet an additional person may live in the home. This means an 1,800 square foot home could house 6 unrelated people; a 2,000 square feet could house 7, and so on. There is currently no prohibition on related people, meaning a house with less than 1,800 square feet can have 6 siblings, parents, and children under current rules, but not 6 friends. The proposed rules do not place a limit on the number of related people who can live together. These changes come as anxiety surrounding evictions and housing during the COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise. With this measure, which has been two-years in the making, the Group Living Advisory Committee is hoping to alleviate some of the tension caused by rising housing costs. The draft put forward by the Group Living Advisory Committee says that the old definition for a household causes a lack of affordability. Young people today are increasingly

living with roommates in order to cut costs, and this change allows people to pursue those living arrangements. According to a Zillow analysis of a U.S. Census Bureau survey, the percentage of working age Denverites (aged 23 to 65) living in what they call “doubled-up” households has risen from 18.6% in 2005, to 27.2% in 2015. “Doubled-up” households, according to Zillow, are households where residents “cut costs by adding a roommate.” However, community feedback at open houses and in emails has been largely negative. 88% of emails and written comments received by the Group Living Project Team have expressed opposition to the changes. About 70% of comments at open houses also expressed opposition. Many people in opposition are worried about parking issues, a rise in crime rates, a loss in home values, and the commercialization of single-unit neighborhoods. Jason Hornyak, President of the Chaffee Park registered neighborhood organization, believes that the lack of support comes, in part, from millennials being overshadowed by older residents. “The millennials I talked to have other things to worry about. They’re not thinking about zoning issues, they’re not thinking about city code, they’re just trying to get on with their lives,” Hornyak said. Residents who are currently living with more than two unrelated individuals find some of the complaints to be unfounded. One Baker resident, who preferred not to be named given the current law, said, “There is a house

across from us that is at least four unrelated people. I live with three other people, unrelated. We are not delinquents. It is so ridiculous that they think that this brings crime.” The Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC), a group of neighborhood leaders from Denver’s registered neighborhood organizations, held its annual meeting on July 17 where they discussed the proposed changes. “These communities will hurt very badly if something like this passes,” said Pamela Jiner of Montbello 20/20 at the INC meeting. The INC meeting voted on a resolution to make the proposed changes more palatable. The resolution, which received a 70% vote in favor, asks that the household portion of the proposal not move forward with a rental registry, and that there be larger outreach to minority communities. However, the meeting was not without disagreement. Luchia Brown, President of the Baker Historic Neighborhood Association, said the INC was “allowing the perfect to be the enemy of the good,” adding that “There are a lot of houses that already exist with lots of unrelated renters in it, but nobody knows, nobody turns them in, they’re not causing a problem.” The proposal is now in a legislative review phase and the next public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19. Comments can be sent to project manager Andrew Webb, at andrew.webb@denvergov.org and more information is available on the city’s community planning and development webpage.

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nnie Zook started the Denver Puppet theater in 1996. After 24 years of entertaining and educating children in North Denver, she’s closing the curtains for good; the venue is another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I just can’t wait it out,” said Zook, explaining that, like many other small businesses, they had planned on closing temporarily and then reopening, but as time went on they decided it simply wasn’t feasible. Zook said when she and her husband Dave were looking for locations in the mid-nineties they were fortunate to find a building that had been empty for four years after a local plumbing company moved out. In a real estate miracle not imaginable today, they purchased the spot for half the listed price and remodeled the large empty space into a theater. In her life as a puppeteer, Zook said she loved her time working with children, not just in the theater on 38th Ave. but also at libraries, schools, malls, and other community locations. Of the countless plays that she’s performed, she said “Baba Yaga” was one of her The Denver North Star

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favorites that still seems relevant for children today. “I love witches,” said Zook. “They’re good for kids -- they need to learn how to get through the witches in the neighborhood.” Zook, who lives onsite, will be converting the theater and the former Zook’s Coffee (which her husband ran but closed in early 2019) into more rental residential space, keeping the courtyard and other outdoor spaces intact. Looking back at her time as a puppeteer, Zook waxed nostalgic about parts of the job and had a realistic view of some of the less fun parts of being a small business owner.

“It was a fun run,” said Zook. “I’ll miss the kids and the parents. I won’t miss cleaning the bathroom.” Parents and neighbors interested in taking home memorabilia from the theater are encouraged to come by on Saturday, August 22nd from 8am - 4pm. Zook is selling historical and handmade puppets from shows, a weaving loom, books, posters, photographs from the coffee shop, and some more mundane items like tables and chairs. She is also looking forward to the chance to say goodbye to parents and children. The Denver Puppet Theater is located at 3156 W 38th Ave. in Denver.

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Continued from Page 1 and was inspired by many of the old murals from prominent Chicano artists in the area. Now a full time, professional artist he reflected on his beginning, “My art career was fueled by working in Denver rec centers. I love being part of a little neighborhood community. The creativity that rec center art programs inspired in young kids has made me want to tell stories through art that celebrate community.” Homeowners like Marlene Rose-Vigil have gotten into the artistic fray by commissioning Macias to create a mural for her garage like the beauty spotted on 3115 West Denver Place. The Blue Girl adorns a garage on 41st and Pecos. To see more of Macias’ murals check out his Instagram page, @Onver_One. West Colfax, which began its reimagining in 2014 launched its first community “Reimagine West Colfax” for neighborhood input and revealed its new logo via a mural painted on

C OM M UN I T Y the walls of an old taxidermy and Civil War musical instrument building. The latest adaptation of this logo is seen on the colorful face mask murals the West Colfax BID has designed to encourage mask use to keep neighbors safe. Schools, too, have made a statement for the arts. The iconic, hyper hip Hyatt Regency in the 1970s that can be seen prominently from 1-25 near 38th Avenue has gotten a paintbrush facelift with a dramatic wraparound mural for its repurposed adaptation as student housing. A vintage 60s school bus was recently sighted on West Colfax. It was sadly “tagged,” in a vandalistic, yet artistic way. Other neighborhood schools dove into mural projects from Brown Elementary to Lake Middle School to Cheltenham Elementary. The Brown Elementary playground project was created by “Mr. Q,” a teacher and now head of the Arts Department for all DPS schools. He also founded the original Guerilla Garden art studio alongside fellow North Denver artist “Jolt,” who has created

a dynamic ice cream mural at Little Man Ice Cream that juxtaposes the old school ice cream emporium with urban grit, as well as the Pele Goddess patio walls and picnic tables at Adrift Tiki Bar & Restaurant on 218 South Broadway. One of the newest and most unique painterly projects on 14th & Kendall has been spearheaded by Lamar Station Apartments. A collection of ten nondescript, old school apartment buildings have been commissioned as works of art. Bobby McGee, a former gallery owner, has kept busy during the pandemic creating 26 murals that have revived these apartments and brought pure beauty to the Lamar Station area. It is proof positive that a can of spray paint can do more for neighborhoods than demolition and construction of prefab boxes. You can enjoy these and other works of street art in nearby Lakewood by following the West Colfax Arts District “Art Line Walking + Biking Art Experience.”

To see the motherlode of buildings as art you need to visit RiNo. It is the true origination point of brilliant artistry on the streets of Downtown Denver. The entire streetscape abounds with beauty. The Crush Walls festival is celebrating its 11th year of mesmerizing pop-up alley art on September 14-20. You can see an amazing preview of its artists by going to the Central Denver Market food hall on 27th & Larimer Street that has reimagined a parking lot with expanded patio seating. The picnic tables there have been designed to create a carefully curated ambience, respecting social distancing and cleanliness during these pandemic times. Why the sudden proliferation of murals? Macias, also a Crush artist considers, “Our city is growing and as the city grows everything else grows with it.” Interestingly, for a new generation who may not have heard of Herring or Jaramillo, the mural mania decorating Denver proves that history repeats itself.

North Denver artist, Jolt, created this dramatic Pele Goddess patio mural at Adrift Bar & Tiki Restaurant

Commissioned work by Onver Macias

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Lamar Station Apartments-Bobby McGee-August 2020

Cheltenham Elementary School-First to do murals on school building in Northwest Denver-2017ish

Regency Student Housing double-sided mural prominently displayed from I-25-Aug 2020

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Historical mural designed by Denver artist David Ocelotl wraps the kiosko, Plaza De La Raza on 38th & Osage

Jolt from Guerilla Garden-Little Man Sept 2018

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abbi Manuel Laderman, founding rabbi o f the old West Colfax neighborhood's HeDENNIS GALLAGHER brew Educational Alliance, hosted memorable monthly book reviews at the social hall of the famous west side synagogue. Hundreds of people from all over Denver crowded anxiously into the synagogue social hall. Rabbi Laderman invited me to his lectures and I attended those monthly inspiring lectures. And Gerard Rudofsky, a member of the rabbi's congregation and expert chef, patiently boiled hundreds of 3 minute high altitude breakfast eggs, served with lox and bagels. Fragrant smells of the salmon slices and eggs oozed deliciously into the air of the hall. I can't boil two eggs without overdoing them. Is it our altitude? Three minutes my grandmother always said. You can still get Gerard's perfectly cooked eggs at his popular restaurant in

Cherry Creek, Zaidy's. And you can get perfectly thoroughly cooked matzoh balls in his famous chicken soup. I believe one particular Sunday morning, the rabbi was reviewing Simon Weisenthal's remarkable work, “The Sunflower.” A great teacher, he interrupted his lecture and spoke to me directly about the text. "Dennis, the Irish are related to us Jews on this issue of genocide. When Hitler saw that no one protested when the British exported millions of tons of food from Ireland in the 1840's during the great famine which beset the country, he knew he could go after the Jews in Europe and no one would say a thing. When Hitler saw that the Turks could slaughter millions of Armenian fellow citizens of their country and no one would say a thing, he knew he could go after the Jews of Europe. When Hitler saw that Stalin starved up to 7 million Ukrainian farmers to death in 1930's and no one would say a thing,

he knew he could go against the Jews of Europe." The rabbi's words echoed hauntingly the inhumanity of one people over another and have always stayed with me.

"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny." After the review, the synagogue drew a name for a winner of the book reviewed. That Sunday morning, I had the luck to win Weisenthal's “The Sunflower” and years later I had him autograph it for me at an event in Denver where he was speaking. I recommend reading this book to reflect on John Lewis's life and to help you through the pandemic sequester. Seeing the horrific pictures of John Lewis and MLK being beaten and cat-

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tle prodded across the notorious Edmund Pettus Bridge replayed during his memorials, like unwanted ghosts from our shadowy past, and dredged up remembrances of MLK's words. I thought of MLK's quote from his “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” which mirrored the rabbi's comment to me: "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny." Indeed it's so true that all of us human beings are all inextricably tied together in these tragic inhumanities. Let us hope that the memories of John Lewis and MLK's words and lives can lead us to a new time in America, where we can move from racism to a more constructive future. But that makes us have to remember our histories. The Honorable Dennis Gallagher is a former city auditor, city councilman, state senator and state representative sharing thoughts and stories from North Denver’s past and future.

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any North Denver residents, this author included, were sad to see Common Grounds coffee close earlier this year and readers have been writing in asking about the fate of the property at 44th Ave and Vallejo. Despite zoning that would allow higher development and the large lot, the building wasn’t scraped as some expected. Instead, Radiator, a new mixed use coffee shop and bar, opened this week after new owners renovated the existing building. “We wanted a place that’s a gathering spot for the neighborhood,” said Sara Green, one of the owners of the new establishment. Green, who also owns Leroy’s Bagels on 29th Ave, said they listened to community feedback and have tried to tailor the business to fill a need in the neighborhood. She and her partners heard the love for a community spot and the concerns about more change and felt keeping the existing structure with a new business would be a win-win. In the mornings, Radiator has a grab and go counter for coffee, bagels, and other light foods as well as indoor and

outdoor seating. They hope they can attract the typical coffee shop patron, the laptop-toting set, as well as people wanting a community space for meetings. Green said they are using Pablo’s coffee to keep a casual feel, “serving an See RADIATOR, Page 9 The Denver North Star

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n 1907 the Denver Parks Board beautified Berkeley Lake Park by removing swampy regions and seeding the area. The bathhouse first opened in summer of 1913. In order to bring attention to Berkeley Lake Park and the Bathhouse, residents participated in a swimming competition in the lake. By the early 1950s, swimming in Denver lakes was prohibited due to polio outbreaks. By 1952, the Bathhouse was totally vacant and in the early 1970s a shuffleboard club primarily consisting of retired men requested to use the otating building as a meeting and competition location for their club. They were granted access and used the building until the mid 1970s when its appearance was altered and it became a storage and small office space for the Parks and Recreation Department. Last fall, Historic Berkeley Regis introduced a proposal for the restoration and reactivation of the Berkeley Park Bathhouse in Berkeley Lake Park. The August 2019 proposal called for a restoration of the building to its early ar-

chitectural presentation and allow the gan their campaign for the restoration community to use the space for public of the Bathhouse building at a Berkeley Regis United Neighbors Easter Egg events programming. The 2004 Berkeley Neighborhood Roll where they handed out fliers. Master Plan also suggested the Bath- Since then, they have also been orgahouse be restored. The Master Plan, nizing on facebook and social media. which was a precursor to the current Tom Simmons said that they received proposal, suggested that the histori- “universal support” at events and oncal location could serve as a space for line. “many different functions.” Cyndi Karvaski, a spokesperson Tom and Laurie Simmons of Front for Denver Parks and Recreation, Range Research Associates are eager said that there is a study funded for to see the recent proposal become a 2021 to look into a potential renoreality. vation, adding that at this point the “That would be a great funding is for “a study only and not meeting place if it a design.” were fixed up,” said Laurie Simmons, “it's difficult to find a place to hold more than a dozen people for a public PHOTO COURTESY OF HISTORIC BERKELEY REGIS meeting.” The two The Bathhouse at Berkeley Lake Park as it appeared in the of them be- early 1900s.

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values higher, but that shouldn’t mean we sell out to the highest bidder or allow any type of building. We can’t blame homeowners or RNO’s for static zoning. We need to have discussions to create solutions for affordable housing and work together as a community to determine solutions amenable to all. —“Selfish” neighbor hoping for better solutions Joanne Terry West Highland Neighborhood Association member *Hist. Ref from Bloomberg Citylab Aug 6,2019 article by Benjamin Schneider: “Zoning Codes” REGARDING THE NAME CHANGE OF THE PARK ON 38TH AND NAVAJO – COLUMBUS PARK VS. LA RAZA PARK Based on the territorial legacy of this park between the Italian and Hispanic communities, the controversy over this name change appears little more than an extension of historical bickering. Both of these names and their histories are clearly exclusive. One honors Italian heritage, the other honors Hispanic heritage. The kiosko was erected to replace the pool in 1989, consists of neo-Aztec design, claims “La Raza” on its plaque, and will always dominate the park with Hispanic flavor no matter what name this little plot of land takes on. This was the idea behind building the pyramid in the first place. Building La Raza Kiosko while retaining the original Columbus Park name, only fueled and pitted this rivalry to be never-ending. The squabbles over this pool-turned-pyramid have often become violent and destructive. The way it appears from my “spectator” perspective is that the official name change simply proclaims this longfought ethnic controversy as a victory

for the Hispanic heritage, completing the “take over” that the pyramid began when the “Italian” pool was closed. At this point in history, it is our diversity that needs to be honored, not stoked. This neighborhood battle for ethnic dominance has never been more than two dogs marking their territory. That has been the consciousness from the beginning and it is no different today. If you really wanted to represent “history”, you could tear down the pyramid and build a giant Claes Oldenburg fire hydrant sculpture and turn it into a multi-ethnic dog park. We can embrace our diversity or polarize it by continuing this grudge that will be seen as a victory for one ethnic group and a slap-in-the-face to another, propagating further resentment. The solution to this problematic park name is beyond the single option you are considering which is based on whether a lost deed-of-sale can be found or whether a word that feels racist can be read as either racist or non-racist. We call it honoring history but our symbols also represent our present and future ideology, and as such, we should be aware of the effects these kinds of statements have on the present state of division within our society. Times are hopefully evolving in a more positive direction. A name could reflect the multi-ethnic nature of the hood today and offer hope that contributes to a larger context as we make history for generations to come. What reflects in our society at-large starts here in our neighborhoods. The re-naming of this park could be an aspiring symbol to help us rise above the ashes of the past with a vision towards the future, or not. John Bonath Sunnyside, 30 year neighbor of the park

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Radiator Continued from Page 8 unpretentious cup of good coffee.” At night Radiator becomes a neighborhood bar, serving wine, beer, and light food items sourced from Leroy’s Bagels and other local businesses: pizza bagels, bagel chips, and more items to be determined. They are planning on a full liquor license down the road as well. “It’s not the ‘close it down’ spot,” explained Green, hoping they draw from the surrounding neighborhood which has many young families who want a night out but may also want to bring their kids. While the inside has a distinct “bar” feel (including liquor lockers for rent and a new long bar decorated in pennies), they’re looking into a play area outside and want to make the space kid friendly as well. Outdoor seating, a potential play area for kids, and other new additions are possible because of the new patio area on the west side of the building. A glass garage door also opens up that side of the building, creating more light and connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. With the newly reopened Ernest Food Hall at 44th and Federal on one end, Monkey Barrel’s new food truck model at 44th and Tejon at the other, and a growing number of businesses in the middle, 44th Ave is increasingly becoming a destination area for North Denver residents. Radiator opened on August 15 and is located at 2139 W 44th Ave in the Sunnyside neighborhood.

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By David Sabados its. Carry oe Hodas beamed looking at the et an app three buildings. “Being designatdrinking ed as an essential business means time you we have an obligation to give back to ffic, in line the community.” Hodas is the Chief Marketing Officer for Wana, a cannabis company that produces edibles ucumber, and other marijuana products. Their are very company is helping underwrite a 2% water unique project on Tennyson St. Three min A and buildings that are likely to be demolel so good ished early next year have been sitting huge slice empty, but will be home for unique projects for a short time at least. The outside of the buildings are vibrant on their own with colorful muthat can rals, a metal giraffe made of “industrial and cof- garbage,” by local artist Mitch Hoffan actu- man, and redone backyards with seatwater is ing and bars set up for social distancwhile you ing, but the true beauty lies within. me thing The main attraction is the art excessive house, where the performance artists water a group “Rainbow Militia” has created an immersive production in each be life room. For safety reasons, artists are hydration separated from observers by plastic he quali- sheeting, creating an almost zoolike onstantly atmosphere. Tickets are purchased ded, pass by group, so attendees from different to talk to groups don’t interact with each othhile these er and each group is let through the we talked building separately. d by tak- Ranging from a pole dancer in one may also room to a woman reading stories in us condi- Spanish with shadow imagery telling the story in another, the production ld is full is diverse to say the least. One hallways we way has pages from a book wallpaeet those pering the stairwell and attendees ll the de- duck to get through a hole cut into offer. So, the wall connecting two other rooms. heers” to It’s a performance art show that can’t well.

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be replicated and is unlike anything else happening in Denver right now. Tickets are available for shows through August 23 and available at https://www.rainbowmilitiaaerial. com/new-events/gnome The other two buildings may not be quite so avant-garde, but the hosts hope they’re appealing nonetheless and both are open to the public. “We saw an opportunity to use these buildings,” said Tim Sack, activation director for Reactiv, a company that handles short term rentals for commercial buildings, like an Airbnb for businesses. The middle building has been transformed into a beach house by visual artist Sara Minerd, who creates immersive projects under the name LUCIA. Lucia comes from the Italian word for light. The beach house is open and available for private rentals as well. The space itself is open and calming and the backyard extends the beach motif. Guests can also order food from nearby restaurants and sit out back. The last house is giving pop up businesses another chance at

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reaching customers. Liz Taylor, who runs Black Tiger Market has currently set up shop. These projects will continue to operate for a time after Rainbow Militia’s show ends, but final dates have not been set. The three buildings are located on the 4300 block of Tennyson St in the Berkeley neighborhood.

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ith so much new development and construction going on throughout the DenHANNAH EVANS ver area, it can sometimes feel like every building more than a few years old has been torn down or drastically changed. Mark A Barnhouse’s new book, A History Lover’s Guide to Denver (2020, Arcadia), shows that despite the fast growth and countless updates happening in each and every corner of town, much of the Mile High City’s character and unique past can still be found tucked away on many of its streets. Whether you are new to Denver or a seasoned native, A History Lover’s Guide to Denver offers little-known facts and context that anyone with an interest in history will find surprising. Did you know that Market Street used to be named Holladay Street, but the relatives of Ben Holladay, the street’s namesake, petitioned the city to change it because the 1900 block was so synonymous with prostitution? Or The Denver North Star

that the stained glass windows in the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Colfax were created in Munich using a one-of-a-kind process lost due to a World War II bombing, meaning they could never be recreated? Or that Tennyson and Highland Square on 32nd Avenue, along with Historic South Gaylord Street by Washington Park, Old South Pearl Street in Platt Park, and some other smaller and less noticeable locations throughout town, are old neighborhood commercial districts originally established along streetcar stops? While much of A History Lover’s Guide to Denver focuses on downtown, entries span throughout the city and even include other notable surrounding locales, such as the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on Lookout Mountain, the Coors Brewery in Golden, Delaney Farm Historic District in Aurora, and even the Denver Mountain Parks System throughout the Front Range. Some of the Northwest Denver sites featured include Regis University, North High School, Potter

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Highlands H i s toric District, Lakeside Amusement Park (which, B a r n hou s e claims, contrary to popular legend, was never actually called “White City”), and more. If you have ever passed by a unique and historic looking building in town and thought to yourself, “I wonder what the story with that place is?”, there is a good chance it is featured in A History Lover’s Guide to Denver. While not yet available through Denver Public Library, you can find more information on A History Lover’s Guide to Denver at www.arcadiapublishing.com. Hannah Evans is the senior librarian at the Smiley Branch of the Denver Public Library.

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