Greater Park Hill News October 2024

High Stakes, High Drama

Nov. 5 Is Election Day. Do You Know What’s On Your Ballot? A Primer For How To Vote, And The 26 — Yes 26! — Issues Up For Grabs In Denver And Statewide

By Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN

It’s October, the month of ghouls and goblins — and campaignseason shenanigans.

Election Day isn’t until Tuesday, Nov. 5. But Colorado is an all-mail-ballot state — meaning that voters will begin receiving their ballots in the mail shortly after Oct. 11, when ballots

It’s campaign season, meaning Park Hill transforms into yard-sign central. As of late September, dueling yard-signs for all the issues on the Nov. 5 ballot hadn’t begun in earnest. However, an impressive variety of pro-Kamala Harris signs are on display all over the neighborhood. (Note to readers: as of press time we were unable to locate any pro-Donald Trump signs in Park Hill. If you spot any let us know and we’ll send a photographer to the scene.)

are mailed. The presidential battle between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has had civic-minded activists riveted for months, but there is much more at stake beyond who wins the White House. While getting ready to fill out their ballots this year, Denverites would be wise to bust out brand-new black or blue pens, and have backups ready to go as well. Voters will pick a new president, of

course. But they’ll also elect members of Congress, state legislators and a University of Colorado regent. They’ll be asked whether they want to retain a slew of judges — including Colorado Supreme Court justices and others.

There are 14 statewide issues ranging from abortion rights to same-sex marriage to whether wildcat hunting should be banned, plus another ElEctions ‘24 continued on page 4

Here, Kitty Kitty

Park Hill’s Premier Cat Tour A Roaring Success

By Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN

Megan Nyce thought maybe a couple dozen people would show up for the first Park Hill Cat Tour.

Think again. A crowd of about 70 people swarmed the meeting spot at Turtle Park for the Sept. 8 event — young families, couples, older tourists, and even childless cat ladies. The humans gathered that Sunday morning for a walkabout to check out the cats of Park Hill. JD Vance did not participate.

“It was a really good mix,” said Nyce, who organized the tour. Some dressed up in their favorite catthemed T-shirts, phone cameras at

the ready like any good tourist.

“It’s important to the fabric of our society that we connect all these cats in the neighborhood,” she said.

“Plus, oh man, it was a hoot.”

Nyce was inspired after reading a news story about the Wedge neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where cat tours have been a phenomenon since 2017.

“I was like, we need that,” she said.

“It’s sort of a play on the [Park Hill] Garden Tour and the Home Tour — now it’s time for the Cat Tour.”

Nyce made a Park Hill Cat Tour Facebook page and created a form for humans to sign up their cats. It was clear from the start the tour would be a hit. These were just a few posted responses:

“Heck yes! Cats Cats Cats!”

“Oh my god, yes.”

“Wait, this is so awesome. Lol. I’m totally going.”

“I’M SO THERE.”

Nearly 20 people signed up their cats, but Nyce ended up shaving a few participants off because they were on the far-outer limits of the planned route. The tourists walked a three-mile loop running continued on page 15

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meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., except for July and December. Meetings are held in person at 2823 Fairfax St. People can also attend via Zoom at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/community-meetings

next meeting is Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. The November meeting is Thursday, Nov. 7.

Tourists gather for a cat presentation.

Luna of Bellaire Street, greeting tourists on her front sidewalk.

Photo by Cara DeGette

Westside Loses Appeal

By Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN

Westside Investment Partners has been ordered to pay $260,000 to Sisters of Color United For Education, which paid for extensive renovations of the dilapidated clubhouse at the Park Hill Golf Course — only to be refused access to the facility.

The Sept. 19, Court of Appeals ruling is the latest victory for Sisters of Color in a case that has dragged on for several years. Aaron Boschee, the nonprofit’s lawyer, described it as “a classic David versus Goliath.”

“Westside, one of the largest real estate developers on the Front Range and its lackey, Holleran, tried to bully Sisters of Color, a small minorityand woman-owned nonprofit, out of virtually all of its assets — all while acting like it had the best interests of the Park Hill community in mind,” Boschee said.

Westside purchased the 155-acre golf course property and clubhouse in 2019, and along with its partner, the Holleran Group, spent several years trying to convince Denver voters to relinquish a city-owned conservation easement on the land that prevented development.

As detailed in court documents, in 2020 the Sisters of Color, which provides health and wellness services to marginalized communities, was looking to rent space for its operations. Westside and the Holleran Group were keen to lease the clubhouse and pursued Sisters of Color as a tenant.

However, the building was overrun with rodents and pests, with mold damage and standing gray water in the kitchen. Sisters of Color agreed to pay for and oversee the needed repairs, in lieu of paying rent. In all, Sisters of Color spent nearly $200,000, and when the work was done, was denied access to the clubhouse.

Ultimately Sisters of Color sued to recoup its investment. Boschee has likened the amount to a mere rounding error for deep-pocketed Westside, but a huge sum for the nonprofit.

A year ago the trial court ruled in favor of Sisters of Color. Rather than paying up, Westside appealed. Last month the Court of Appeals upheld the $196,157 judgment, along with $36,903 in interest and $25,802 in court costs. Notably, the three-judge panel accepted the lower court’s finding that the developer engaged in “improper, deceitful, or misleading conduct.” In legal terms, the court explained that allowing Westside to keep the benefit of the renovations without paying would amount to “unjust enrichment” of the developer.

In an interview earlier this year, Sisters of Color Executive Director Adrienna Corrales-Lujan described the experience as “a very expensive, bad lesson in development.”

“This is business as usual for most developers, but it shouldn’t be done under their guise of helping the community,” she said. “The blessing in disguise is we don’t have to be in business with people who don’t honor us as people of color.”

At the time, Westside was also running a $1 million campaign for a massive commercial and residential project at the now-closed golf course, which required voter approval. Westside and Holloran promoted their project as a community benefit, with particular emphasis on several hundred affordable housing units they planned to include.

In April, 2023 voters rejected Westside’s plan by a near 2-1 margin. After the election, Westside erected a chain link fence around the entire property, which has fallen into disrepair.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said this summer the city is negotiating to acquire the former golf course for a possible regional park —fulfilling a pledge Johnston made while running for office last year.

Westside did not return calls seeking comment. Kenneth Ho, who oversaw the failed development efforts at the golf course and clubhouse, is no longer a principal partner at Westside. Ho’s LinkedIn profile shows he is now working with Craft Companies, a Denver-based real estate firm.

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Brash And Flamboyant

Talk about a showstopper. The male Andean Cock-of-the-rock sports bright red-orange plumage with a head crest that nearly obscures its bill. This is the national bird of Peru, and true to its name, it’s got an attitude to match its style. Known for elaborate breeding displays, males gather at communal spots to show off their moves, which include bowing, wing-flapping, head-bobbing, bill-snapping, and bizarre squeaking and grunting calls. Cock-of-the-rocks build their nests on cliff walls in ravines and along forested streams. This bird was photographed in Colombia by Mark Silverstein.

Gold In The Hills Autumn arrived a little late in Colorado’s High Country, and the aspens have repeated last year’s spectacular showing. This photo was taken in Beaver Creek late last September by Reid Neureiter.

Elections, continued from page 1

12 Denver-specific questions. (Short descriptions of the 14 statewide issues on the ballot is at right; the 12 Denver-specific proposals are on the next page.)

In other words, get ready to settle in. Ballots will be long. To be precise, Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López says they will arrive as three double-sided pages. And he predicts turnout could be as high as 90 percent. That would mean city election workers would process over 1.2 million ballot pages, an all-time record in Denver’s election history.

“The Office of the Denver Clerk and Recorder implores voters to review and return ballots early,” López said in a statement. “The sooner ballots are returned, the sooner they can be processed and counted. While election results won’t be available until 7 p.m. on Election Day, ballots returned early will be counted and included in the initial unofficial results on election night.”

Ballots are mailed to every active voter in Colorado. It is critical that your address is up to date. Check GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote and update your voter registration. You can also call the Denver Elections Division at 720-913-8683 for more information.

In Colorado, Blue Books have been mailed to all registered voters, including in English and in Spanish.

The Blue Books include information about all the state ballot issues, including “pro” and “con” arguments for each proposal. A Denverspecific Blue Book that includes pros and cons about local issues is mailed separately.

There are several sites in and around the neighborhood to drop off your completed and signed ballot: Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center at 33rd and Holly Street, the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, the Montclair Recreation Center in the Lowry neighborhood, and East High School.

After you’ve turned in your ballot, check DenverVotes.org, where you can track it like a package and can confirm it’s arrived and has been counted.

Here are important dates to keep in mind:

• Oct. 11 - Ballots are mailed for the Nov. 5 General Election. Also this day, all 45 Denver ballot drop boxes open.

• Oct. 21 – Voter service and polling centers open.

• Nov. 5 – Election Day. In Colorado, you can register to vote and vote in person up to 7 p.m. All ballots must be received by Denver Elections Division by 7 p.m. If you’re voting in person, you must be in line by 7 p.m.

the Colorado 14

Statewide Ballot Topics Range From The Right To Abortion To Trophy Hunting, School Choice To Ranked Choice Voting

Compiled by Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN

Voters statewide will decide on eight proposed amendments and six propositions. In Colorado, amendments to the state constitution require 55 percent voter approval. Propositions, which are proposed statutes, require a simple majority to pass.

For additional information, check your Blue Book, which includes analysis from supporters and opponents of each measure. (Voters will receive Blue Books from Colorado for statewide issues and Denver for local ballot issues. )

Check the campaign portal at the Colorado Secretary of State’s website (coloradosos.gov) to see who is funding the groups that support or oppose each of the measures.

The following amendments and propositions were citizen-initiated:

Amendment 79 — The Right to Abortion

This amendment would put the right to abortion into the Colorado Constitution and repeal the current ban on state and local funding for abortion services.

Amendment 80 — School Choice in K-12 Education

This measure would add a new state constitutional right of “school choice” for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. “School choice” is broadly defined to include public, private (including religious) schools, homeschool, and “any future innovations in education.” The measure also provides parents a new state constitutional right to “direct the education of their children.”

Amendment 127 — Prohibit Trophy Hunting

This amendment makes it illegal to hunt or intentionally kill, wound, or trap mountain lions, lynx and bobcats. Exceptions include for the protection of human life, property and livestock.

Proposition 128 — Eligibility for Parole

This would, among other things, increase prison populations by requiring offenders convicted of various crimes to serve more time before being eligible for parole.

Proposition 129 — Create Veterinary Professional Associates

This statute would establish a new regulated profession, called veterinary professional associates, who would be able to provide veterinary care, alongside veterinarians, veterinary technicians and specialists.

Proposition 130 — Funding for Law Enforcement

This would require Colorado to provide local law enforcement agencies with $350 million in additional funding for officer recruitment and retention. It would also require the state to provide a $1 million death benefit to the family of all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Proposition 131 — Changing State Elections

This statute would set up a type of ranked choice voting. Voters, regardless of their political party, would vote in an all-candidate primary for statewide offices, including congress, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, the state legislature and others. The top four primary candidates would advance to the general election, where voters would rank the candidates in order of preference. (This proposal does not include municipal government offices, like Denver mayor or city council.)

The following amendments and propositions were referred by the legislature:

Amendment G — Property Tax Exemption for Veterans

This would reduce property taxes paid by some veteran homeowners by expanding the existing homestead exemption to include veterans whose disability makes them unemployable.

Amendment H — Judicial Discipline

This proposal would create an independent board of citizens, lawyers and judges to conduct judicial misconduct hearings and impose disciplinary actions.

Amendment I — Bail Exemption for First Degree Murder

This would allow judges to deny bail to persons charged with first degree murder.

Amendment J — The Definition of Marriage

This would repeal language in Colorado’s constitution that restricts a valid marriage to those between between one man and one woman. (When affirming the right to samesex marriage in 2015, the Supreme Court held that such restrictions violate the federal Constitution, but Colorado’s restrictive wording can be removed only by a vote of the people.)

Amendment K — Constitutional Election Deadlines

This change would result in earlier deadlines for certain election filings and the publication of ballot measures in newspapers.

Proposition JJ — Sports Betting Tax

This would allow the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenues above voter-approved limits, to fund water conservation and protection projects, instead of refunding those revenues to casinos as is currently required.

Proposition KK — Firearms and Ammunition Tax

This statute would create a new tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition. The revenues would be used for crime victim services, mental health services for veterans and youth, and school safety programs.

the Mile High Dozen

Denver Ballot Proposals Range From Taxes For Denver Health And Affordable Housing To A $975 Million DPS Bond For Schools

Compiled by Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN

Denver voters will weigh in on 12 municipal ballot measures, including two initiated by the same citizens group.

The following are brief summaries of the proposals. Make sure to review the more complete descriptions in the Denver Blue Book, which is mailed to all registered voters. These books include pro and con arguments from individuals and groups who are supporting — and opposing — the measures.

In addition, check the Denver Clerk and Recorder’s website at denver.maplight.com/public/issue for updated and searchable information for campaign finance information — including individuals and groups who are supporting and opposing specific measures and how much the campaigns have raised and spent. Denver Municipal Ballot Measures

Ordinance 308 — Fur Ban

This citizen-initiated measure is promoted by the group Pro-Animal Future. It would prohibit the manufacture, distribution, display, sale and trade of most animal fur products in Denver beginning in July 2025. While sales of fur coats are an obvious target, opponents say the ban would adversely impact the market for hand-crafted hats, fishing lures and other products.

October forums

What’s On The Ballot?

The League of Women Voters of Denver and the Colorado Social Legislation Committee are sponsoring the following two public ballot briefings in October at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. The briefings are free to attend, and there will be limited time for questions afterwards. Contact info@lwvdenver.org for more.

Denver Ballot Issues Briefing

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5 p.m.

Education-Related Issues Briefing Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m.

Ordinance 309— Slaughterhouse Ban

The same citizen group sponsoring the proposed fur ban is also promoting this effort to prohibit slaughterhouses from operating in Denver. There is one slaughterhouse operating in Denver (in the Globeville neighborhood). It is is the largest lamb-packing plant in the country.

Ballot Issue 2Q — Denver Health Tax

This measure, referred by the City Council, would increase the city’s sales tax by .34 percent — the equivalent of 34 cents on a $100 purchase — to raise $70 million per year to fund Denver Health, the city’s public hospital.

Ballot Issue 2R — Affordable Housing Tax

This measure, also referred by the City Council, would increase the city’s sales tax by .5 percent, bringing the city’s current 8.81 percent sales tax up to 9.31 percent. The city estimates the tax would raise $100 million a year, which would be used for affordable housing.

Question 2S — Human Rights Office

This would make the city’s Department for Human Rights and Community Partnerships into a cabinet agency, and its executive director would become a member of the mayor’s cabinet.

Question 2T — Police & Firefighter Requirements

This would remove the requirement that people who are applying to be Denver police officers or firefighters be United States citizens.

Be An Informed Voter

The group Indivisible 80238 is hosting a program on Wednesday, Oct. 9 to help voters learn about and understand the numerous issues on Colorado’s November ballot.

The program, Be An Informed Voter, is from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Lowry neighborhood, at the Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. It is free and everyone is welcome. State Sen. Chris Hansen will be on hand to explain and answer questions about the ballot issues, several of which could have huge consequences for funding for public and higher education.

Supporters say jobs would be opened up to legal permanent residents and DACA recipients. Undocumented immigrants would still be ineligible for hire.

Question 2U — Collective Bargaining For City Employees

This would give all city employees the right to unionize, expanding collective bargaining rights beyond firefighters, police officers and sheriff deputies.

Question 2V — Collective Bargaining For Firefighters

The would extend collective bargaining to firefighters.

Question 2W — City Council Salaries

With this measure, members of the City Council would no longer vote to approve their own salary increases. Instead, their salaries would automatically increase using the same formula that currently calculates raises for Denver employees every four years.

Other Denver Ballot Measures

Issue 4A — Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools is asking

Denver voters to approve a $975 million bond to pay for maintenance and other projects — the most it’s ever requested. The plan includes $301 million in maintenance at 154 buildings; $240 million to install air conditioning at 29 schools; $124 million for new facilities; $127 million to upgrade existing facilities; $100 million to improve learning environments at 136 schools; and $83 million for safety and technology.

Issue 6A — Denver Downtown Development Authority

This proposal would increase the city’s debt by $570 million for the Downtown Development Authority for public facilities, infrastructure and other improvements.

Issue 7A — Regional Transportation District

This would allow RTD to keep the tax revenue it collects by making the transit agency indefinitely exempt from the limitations of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). Instead of refunding revenue to taxpayers, as TABOR provides, the district could keep all of it for public transit.

Photo by Reid Neureiter

Raising Red flags

Colorado Proposition 131 Is A Costly, Confusing Disruption

By Jim Alexee Special to the GPHN

Colorado voters got a preview of how Proposition 131 will work when the ballot measure’s proponent — millionaire Kent Thiry — dropped $1.1 million of dark money into a handful of his chosen races in an attempt to influence the results just days before Primary Day.

Prop 131 is an overly complicated, overly expensive election proposal that will not deliver on its promises, and taxpayers will pick up the tab. Thiry, former CEO of DaVita, and billionaires in Unite America, are supporting Prop 131 (and others in Idaho, Nevada, and Montana), promising less partisanship and more moderate candidates. But experience in other states demonstrates it leads to more dark money in politics where the person with the most dollars wins.

rent election laws.

In the jungle primary, voters would have one vote per race regardless of the candidate’s affiliation. In the general election, voters would rank up to four votes per race, with a computerized runoff when necessary. Studies found this model is so confusing that it suppresses voter participation, particularly among historically underrepresented communities. Running in more crowded fields to break out of the pack is also more expensive.

Other cities and states have tried ranked-choice voting, and the problems they experienced are a warning about what could go wrong here.

lives up to its campaign promises. County clerks, who run elections statewide and were not consulted about this Colorado proposal, are raising red flags that 131 is too drastic a change to implement within the deadline set in the ballot measure. And, it would cost Colorado taxpayers $21 million to implement in just the first two to three years.

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Rank Smell Of Prop. 131

Folks, I continue to be amazed that rich people always know what’s best for us, particularly in the electoral process.

This is not a partisan fight, as proponents would like you to believe. This is a democracy issue to ensure voter-friendly safe, secure, accessible and accurate elections.

Jim Alexee, former director of the Colorado Sierra Club, is a lifelong Democrat, a longtime Park Hill resident, and an advocate for democracy, justice and equality.

Say No To The Fur Ban

Only about half of the candidates are included in the proposed 131 election changes. That means Colorado voters would cast different ballots in different ways in both the primary and general elections.

Under 131, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and other statewide races and legislative races would be held under the jungle primary/ranked-choice voting laws. U.S. President, district attorneys, city, county, school board, and other local races would be under the cur-

In New York City, complications with the new system caused election administrators to mis-tally the votes and release incorrect results, taking weeks to know who finally won. White suburban neighborhoods participated at a higher level in NYC than poorer, non-white neighborhoods. In Alaska, voters waited two weeks for results due to the complexities involved in tabulating votes.

Studies show that votes cast under this model are 10 times more likely to have mistakes that invalidate the vote, and the voter will never know.

A 2023 University of Minnesota Hubert Humphrey School of Public Affairs study found little or no evidence that ranked-choice voting

Several years ago, a very rich man decided that our caucus system favored the extremes in both the Democratic and Republican parties’ nomination process. So, he proposed to eliminate the caucus system but retained the Democratic/Republican primary ballot. It failed miserably. Now another very, very rich man is proposing to eliminate the Democratic/Republican primary ballot in Colorado and have all voters receive the same primary election ballot. Not only that, but the general election ballot would contain the top four vote-getters for each office from the primary ballot. And our vote would rank those candidates and the computer would choose the winner. It, too, should fail.

I am going to vote NO on Proposition 131 and I encourage you to do so for these several reasons:

1. Money will rule the day. A candidate’s platform would take a back seat to the candidate with the most money.

2. It will take time to learn the winner. For instance, in Alaska it took two weeks before winners were announced.

3. It’s expensive. County clerks would be required to update their systems to accommodate rank choice voting procedures. They will incur this cost. Some estimate the cost would be more than $20 million in the first few years.

4. These very rich men propose, without evidence (where have you have heard that phrase before?), that more moderate candidates will emerge. Can you name more than one Colorado elected office who is not moderate?

Frank Sullivan, Park Hill

Denver voters have a lot to think about as they cast ballots this year. There’s one issue — Measure 308, the ban on fur products — that I hope voters really take the time to understand and consider its reach and unintended consequences.

Placed on the ballot by an out-ofstate group funded by secret donors called Pro Animal Future (PAF), the proposal would ban the manufacture, distribution, display, sale or trade of animal fur products in Denver.

Among other things, this would include fishing flies tied with natural materials, cowboy hats, and products displayed and sold at Denver Indian Market and the March Powwow. One of Denver’s iconic and historic events, the National Western Stock Show, would be impacted – as many as 20 percent of all the vendors who sell their products every January during a tradition enjoyed by Denverites for generations would have to stop selling goods. That would cost the city millions.

I urge voters to check out the website handsoffmyhat.com to learn more about the proposed ban and to think about the broader implications to the Native American community and to our small businesses if this passes. This ideological ban simply goes too far and doesn’t fit with Denver’s values and heritage.

Join me in voting no on Measure 308 in Denver this fall.  Thank you.

Peggi O’Keefe, Park Hill

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Jim Alexee

we Must Save Denver Health

Our Hospital Is A Safety Net For All Of Us

By Wellington Webb Special to the GPHN

There is no ballot proposal more important on the Nov. 5 ballot than Issue 2Q, the sales tax increase to support Denver Health.

Denver Health is not only the state’s best trauma center, but a health safety net for all our residents. Yet, that safety net is perilously fraying from the heavy financial weight of rising labor and drug costs, as well as providing care for the Medicaid and growing numbers of uninsured and unprecedented influx of immigrants.

In 2023, the hospital reported a debt of $103 million in uncompensated care. The city currently allocates $30 million to the hospital, but other safety net hospitals get about four times that amount at $112 million on average from government agencies.

Denver voters are being asked to increase the city’s sale tax to support Denver Health. The dedicated sales tax would raise an estimated $70 million in new revenue to help the hospital pay the higher costs of running the services, including emergency services, paramedics, clinics and other operations.

For shoppers in Denver, it would cost an extra 3.4 cents on a $10 purchase. To me, that is a very small cost to keep Denver Health open. Denver Health is fighting for survival after serving us since its founding in 1860. One out of every three children born in the city takes their first breath at Denver Health.

In 1991, after my election as the 42nd mayor of Denver, I was often

asked what city did I want Denver to be like. I said none. I want other cities to wish they were like Denver. We had two historic aspects as a city: we didn’t pay a separate fee for trash collection and we had Denver General Hospital — now called Denver Health.

As mayor, I helped Denver Health erase a $38 million deficit by getting help from the federal government, where I previously worked under President Jimmy Carter. In 1997, my administration supported the creation of the Denver Health Authority, which helped stabilize the hospital.

Well, 20 years after I left office, Denver residents now pay for trash collection like every other city, which in my estimation is a backward policy. And we now must save Denver Health through this sales tax increase.

Denver Health is a network of healthcare providers throughout the city and includes clinics in schools and other services. The health system also provides Denver’s corps of paramedics and the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center. Personally, the doctors and nurses at Denver Health have helped me and my family members through decades of care. Now, I ask all Denver residents to vote yes for this sales tax increase. Close your eyes and ask yourself what if there was no Denver Health. It would catastrophic for all of us.

Wellington Webb served as Mayor of Denver from 1991 to 2003.

Pumpkins Ready To Carve

It’s October, and the Park Hill United Methodist Church pumpkin patch is loaded and ready for picking. Beginning Sept. 30, the pumpkin patch, in front of the church at 5209 Montview Blvd. (at Forest Street) is open Sundays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (or dusk). Saturdays the pumpkin patch opens at 9 a.m. 2024 Park Hill Pumpkin Patch Coordinator Jacqui “O’Lantern” Shumway says the money the church raises from the pumpkin sales is used for youth mission trips, which are open to any youth who wants to join. The church has several upcoming social justice trips for youth planned, including one in February and another next summer.

Blessing Of The Animals

Augustana Lutheran Church is holding a Blessing of the Animals service on Oct. 6 at 10:30 p.m. The service is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was well-known for his love for all creatures, and people are encouraged to bring their pets to the church. “As we bless the animals that day, we witness to God’s love, care, and concern for all of creation,” said Assisting Pastor Kent Mueller. “We will give thanks to God for the animals that bring us joy, emotional support, and companionship.” A petfree seating zone will be available for those who must keep their distance for allergies or other reasons. Augustana Lutheran is at 5000 E Alameda Ave, just east of the Greek Orthodox gold dome. For more information check out augustanadenver.org.

Park Hill Fall Fest Oct. 13

The second annual Park Hill Community Fall Festival is Sunday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is at City of Axum Park, at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Birch Street and features free food, face painting, bubbles, games and more. The event celebrates the 275 volunteer blockworkers who deliver the Greater Park Hill News, connects neighbors with neighbors, and promotes a healthy community Everyone is welcome. The Fall Fest is presented by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc, and sponsored by Be Well, the AMP-athy Project and Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis. For more information call 303-388-0918.

Turn Guns Into Garden Tools

Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church and Temple Micah are hosting an anonymous drive-through firearms safe surrender event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their parking lot at 1980 Dahlia St. The event is facilitated by community organizations Guns to Gardens and RAWtools and is part of the Guns to Gardens movement, which works to reduce gun violence by reducing the number of guns in homes and communities. Unwanted guns are destroyed and the leftover parts are forged into garden tools, art and jewelry. For the Oct. 19 event, unloaded guns should be placed in the back seat or trunk. The firearms will be removed from vehicles and transferred to a station to be destroyed according to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives guidelines. Gun owners remain anonymous, and grocery gift cards will be distributed while supplies last. No ammunition will be accepted. For more information go to gunstogardensdenver.org.

Archway Party Is Oct. 24

Archway Communities is holding a grand opening celebration and community party on Thursday, Oct. 24 for its new affordable housing project at the Mosaic Community Campus. The campus, formerly Johnson & Wales, is at the corner of Montview Boulevard and Quebec Street. Archway has converted four of the former campus dorms into 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. In all, 154 families began moving in at the end of August. The celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. with building tours, and a ceremony will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. A fundraising reception follows. Everyone is welcome.

JAAMM All Fall

The 17th season of the Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival continues its threemonth festival through November with multiple events focused on arts and culture and culminates with a Nov. 14 presentation by author and speaker Aimee Ginsburg Bikel. Other planned events include a book sale, musical performances, film screenings and a fall family concert. The events will be held in various venues in and around Denver and ticket prices vary. Check out jccdenver.org/jaamm for the complete schedule and ticket information.

Wellington Webb

Gourds and pumpkins in all their fall glory. File photo courtesy of Park Hill United Methodist Church

Let’s talk Bones

Mule Deer Shed Their Velvet In Anticipation Of The Autumn Rut

Story and photos by Reid Neureiter

For the GPHN

Deer antlers — think whitetail, mule deer, moose and elk — are the fastest growing bones in the world.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, elk and mule deer antlers can grow more than an inch a day during the high growth days of summer. Immature antlers are covered in skin with short, dense fur — they’re called velvet for a reason.

As seen above, in July and early August, mule deer bucks at the

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge north of Park Hill can be seen lounging in bachelor groups, sporting heavy, growing antlers with rounded tips encased in thick brown velvet. The velvet indicates that the antlers are still growing, with an oxygen-rich blood supply bringing calcium to the antlers. They start as cartilage and then calcify into bone.

The driving force toward large antler growth is good nutrition, and so good habitat is critical for bucks to grow massive antlers.

Come late August and early September, antlers reach their final size, and the velvet dries and becomes itchy. You can sometimes see mule deer bucks rubbing their antlers on tree trunks or branches to remove what is left of the dried, rotting velvet. As seen at left, the antlers become sharp and dangerous spikes, which are used in the battle for breeding dominance.

The velvet is shed in early September, and the mule deer mating season — called the rut— happens in earnest in November and can last into the new year. By February, the antlers will be shed and the growth process will begin anew.

Lounging On Plastic

By Mark Kuhl

Colorado’s statewide

bag ban took effect Jan. 1 and retailers were allowed to use up inventory through June 1. Now, they can only provide a carry out recycled paper bag for a 10-cent fee.

This program is a move in the right direction, incentivizing shoppers to bring reusable bags to all stores. But, as we unpack our goods at home it seems everything is packaged in plastic. Until this dilemma is solved, plastic films need to be dealt with.

The company NexTrex provides plastic film recycling and converts our bags, overwraps, cereal box liners, bubble wrap and many oth-

er plastic films into outdoor decks. The company purchases plastic bags and film from the majority of grocery stores in the U.S. Here in Colorado you can bring your plastic films to King Soopers, Safeway, and Whole Foods. They accept films marked with a #2 or #4 — everything from dry cleaning bags to bread bags and newspaper sleeves. But since many films aren’t marked, check out NexTrex. com for a full list of the types of bags and films they accept.

Mark Kuhl is an environmental advocate who lives in Park Hill with his family. His handy tips and news about recycling household items appear every month in these pages. A directory of his past columns is at greaterparkhill.org/sustainability/ recycling-directory/.

tale Of two Parties

By Tracey MacDermott

For the GPHN

We are in the final push of election season and climate change is on our minds. Last month we reviewed the two presidential candidates and their positions on climate. This month let’s explore the major parties’ platforms when it comes to climate change.

Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s playbook for a Republican administration, calls to dismantle clean energy programs and continue to uplift the oil and gas companies. Is this also the position of the GOP platform? Republicans at their national convention certainly pushed for more drilling, while remaining silent on climate change — seemingly in alignment with Project 2025.

“fighting against radical progressive climate proposals”? Might we be in our current mess because we have let the free market control our energy sources and pollute the planet?

“We believe the scientists.”

The Sunrise Movement, a progressive youth-led organization, released a statement after the GOP convention: “Make no mistake. Just because Republicans don’t want to talk about their climate plans to voters, doesn’t mean that their radical, anticlimate agenda that empowers oil and gas billionaires to destroy our planet won’t be a top priority for a second Trump administration. Another Trump presidency would cause catastrophic and irreversible damage to our climate.”

tizing gun violence and other critical social programs.

Some have criticized the Democrats for a lack of highlighting the climate crisis in its party platform. However, consider the actions the Biden administration has taken on climate.

Much like the Affordable Care Act, which insured more than 45 million people, the Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest climate bill ever crafted, and indeed, championed by Democratic leadership. The final vote in the Senate was 51-50 — with all 50 Democrats in favor and all 50 Republicans voting no. Vice President Harris broke the tie, securing victory for the planet.

The Democratic National Committee’s webpage includes a long list of concerns, from reproductive rights to voting rights, LGBTQ+, growing the middle class, and yes climate change.

cumulative pollution that threatens residents’ health and safety.”

The DNC climate platform addresses our national parks and monuments, worker safety, air and water, threats to farmers, and of course, the climate urgency we face. “…We believe the scientists: the window for unprecedented and necessary action is closing and closing fast.”

Yes, the window is closing and we as citizens of this planet cannot let it shut. The complete DNC’s statement on climate change can be read at the link: Democrats.org/where-we-stand/ party-platform/combating-the-climate-crisis-and-pursuing-environmental-justice/

Please, check out both of the parties’ platforms, review their climate positions — and vote.

The GOP’s website (gop.com) lists six action items such as volunteering, “swamping” the vote and election integrity. Glaringly absent are mentions of other issues on many voters’ minds — including global warming.

Not all Republicans are ignoring the growing and urgent crisis. House members such as John Curtis of Utah and Colorado’s Doug Lamborn (who is not seeking reelection) are part of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC). The CCC’s webpage concurs that the climate is changing, and points a finger at China while pushing for innovation through the free market.

As this year will go down as the hottest on record, why isn’t the CCC pushing for innovative climate policy versus

After President Biden passed the torch to Kamala Harris, the Sunrise Movement sent a letter to Harris requesting the backing of the Green New Deal, affordable housing, priori-

The DNC also continue to speak out against environmental injustices inflicted in marginalized communities. This is an injustice we must not look away from.

Their website notes, “…we will work with affected frontline communities to develop a screening and mapping tool to ensure racial and socioeconomic equity in federal climate, energy, and infrastructure programs and identify areas of high

Tracey MacDermott is an at-large board member of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. She was trained as a Climate Reality Leader in 2017 and is the group’s Denver Metro Chapter Chair. She also chairs the Sustainability Committee for the Business and Professional Women of Colorado and the National Federation for Business and Professional Women. Email her at traceymacdermott@ gmail.com

Yard sign spotted in Park Hill. Photo by Cara DeGette

Macabre Masterpiece

By Rebecca Zimmerman For the GPHN

Come autumn, phantom whispers of Wild West violence and mystery echo through the City of Denver. This is a place notorious for both lingering specters who relive forgotten tragedies amongst midnight shadows and

mortal merrymakers who paint the town black with a phantasmagoria of fun for all ages.

But when it comes to Halloween celebrations, Park Hill reigns supreme. The neighborhood, lined with old homes, old trees and hidden secrets, becomes a macabre masterpiece. Every street out-spooks the others, treats abound and neighbors conjure magic and safe streets together.

Our true real scary stories are ripped directly from historical headlines and next-door neighbors’ attics.

In these pages in years past, we have shared a sampling of terrifying tales of the paranormal and true crime that keeps residents up at night.

Even in places familiar and mundane to most residents, shadows conceal the mischief and mourning of long-departed Park Hill deni-

zens. Staff and students of McAuliffe International School (formerly Smiley Junior High), still report encountering a ghostly figure in a bathroom (perhaps some of them are manifesting the fictional Hogwart’s Schools’ “Moaning Myrtle”).

Another haunting in the building, however, was not only captured in recent years on a cell phone, it has a verified historical backstory. One pre-dawn morning, maintenance staff recorded a disembodied female-sounding voice singing. Legend claims the song belongs to a mother and her daughters who perished in a 1961 plane crash at nearby Stapleton Airport; the old Smiley school gymnasium served as a makeshift morgue.

Up the street, some members at the stately Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

tell of a photograph showing the misty apparition of a ghostly boy sitting in a pew. Other strange occurrences have been reported, like breaker panels flapping without reason and groaning voices captured in the background of choir videos. Church staff have whispered of spectral dinner parties, smelling cigar smoke and old-fashioned perfume, and feeling cold spots throughout the building.

Longtime Park Hillian Bernadette Kelly tells a fur-raising ghost story of Jeff the Sky-Diving Dog, a bull terrier who died in a jumping accident in 1924 when his parachute failed. The tragedy occurred during a Colorado National Guard dedication of Denver’s first Lowry Field, at the northern edge of Park Hill.

Some say that — 100 years later — Jeff’s ghost still haunts the area and his spirit communicates with dogs in the neighborhood. So if you hear a ghostly howl some wild, windswept night, have no fear: Jeff is a protective and heroic presence.

In 1993, Halloween in Park Hill became a community rallying point after the tragic drive-by shooting of Carl Banks, Jr., a teenager who was chaperoning younger relatives as they trick-or-treated. His tragic death catalyzed the creation of neighborhood “Ghost Posts”—safe check-in stations where adults stood watch.

Spearheaded by Dee and Steve Ciancio and continued by neighbors today, Ghost Posts provide warm drinks and a haven to wandering trick-or-treaters.

The community’s effort to combine fun with safety also includes the tradition that trick-or-treating ends in Park Hill by 8 p.m. Residents leave porch lights on for safety, but put a sign on their doors to indicate that they are no longer giving out candy.

Decorations that are creative and terrifying enough to wake the dead may be as close as your own front yard. But a few houses have a reputation for taking autumnal festivity to the next level. One must-stop on your trick-or-treating route is the “Pink House” on the block of 18th and Leyden. Homeowner Kallista Hammer says she has “big aspirations” for huge-scale hocus-pocus to include a giant skeleton.

The “Ash Street Halloween House” is so marvelously macabre that it has its own Instagram account at @tittigerhalloween.

And Ann Lincoln’s Halloween-night extravaganza at 18th and Clermont includes music, magic and foam.

Newer, inclusive traditions may include a teal-colored pumpkin next to some front doors across Park Hill. These indicate that treats for kids with food allergies and dietary restrictions will be given — often they are non-food items like stickers, glow-sticks or toys.

Halloween is for everyone, and Park Hill is renowned for its ethos of being welcoming and inclusive. Children from all over the city trek here, knowing that the witching hour will indeed bewitch while they are trick-and-treating.

The tragic story of Jeff the Sky-Diving Dog is detailed in historian and author Phil Goodstein’s book Park Hill Promise. On Aug. 16, 1924, the Colorado National Guard dedicated its new home at the edge of Park Hill — the city’s first Lowry Field. Among the day’s attractions were Jeff the Sky-Diving Dog, performing his 101st leap from an airplane. It turned out to be his last. The crowd watched horrified as the dog’s parachute lines got tangled around him, and he crashed to the ground. Jeff received a military funeral, and was buried at Lowry Field. One hundred years later, some say Jeff’s spirit continues to haunt the area. Standing with Jeff in this photo, left to right: Lowry flagman Jay Payment; Jeff’s owner James C. Ziegler; Pilot Daniel F. Kearns. Photo credit Denver Public Library

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from Ash to Fairfax streets and 19th and 28th avenues. The final tally was 11 stops, featuring 19 star cats, plus three unplanned bonus cats who showed up in alleyways or were spotted in windows.

Ahead of the tour, Nyce posted photos on Facebook to help gin up

excitement: “Astro of Fairfax Street looks forward to meeting you all!” and “Happy Friday! Here’s Frank.” Other soon-to-be stars were revealed: Malcolm of Bellaire Street, Saturn “Cat of Many Expressions” and her housemate/nemesis Mercury, Jack, Buddy, Luna, Shadow, Puzzle and Mercury of Forest Street, Astro of Forest Street… “he’s a handsome boy, and quite a snappy dresser.”

There was Hank of Forest Street, Mandy and Sammy of Eudora Street, Kizzie and Otis, Pete and Shiloh, Maisie and Bea (who are rescues from Hurricane Harvey).

The last stop on the tour was billed the Grand Finale: Oscar, Atticus, and Sasha of Dexter Street.

Nyce said there were no “expectations” about the cat encounters, and the tourists went with the flow. Outside a house at 20th and Clermont, she was amused to see “all these people gathered in a yard and people taking pictures of the cat, like it was some rare bird.” Another house had a sign on the front door announcing it was a designated tour stop. Tourists looked inside a window, where they could observe a cat on a cat tower. A second cat, Boots, was nowhere to be found — until someone finally spotted Boots on the front porch.

Some owners told stories about their cats; one brought their cat out on a leash and kids lined up to pet it. Other humans had their cats on harnesses, and the cats loved being the center of attention. At one house, Astro the cat just stayed in the win-

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The petting line for Pete of Elm Street.

Hank, of Forest Street, is 17 years young. His owner brought a computer outside and treated the tourists to photos and stories about Hank.

Oscar of Dexter Street. Maisie, a rescue from Hurricane Harvey, was a bit coy.

Pete and Shiloh in an indoor pose. During the tour Pete sat calmly, accepting pets from a line of young tourists (see photo above at left). Shiloh scratched her owner and ran away to hide.

dow. “He looked at us and we looked at him.”

There was just one casualty of the day when Shiloh’s owner encountered an angry claw while trying to present her. The cat ran off and hid. Other than that, no scratches, no bites, and no hissing. A couple cats did split fast when they saw the crowd of humans approaching.

People really understood their cats, Nyce said, and how (and whether) they would tolerate being the center of attention. “There was this one pet — it was a gray cat near the end — and this cat walked all the way through the crowd to make sure everyone had a chance to pet it.”

Nobody brought unsanctioned treats, she said, and “thankfully, nobody brought a dog.”

“I was wondering, what would I say if that happened?”

All of the participants did re-

ceive a little tinsel ball from Nyce, a token of appreciation.

Plans are already underway for next year’s Park Hill Cat Tour, with a few upgrades. Organizers may incorporate a cat-themed Spotify soundtrack along the route, for example.

Nyce will also bring a megaphone next time, to help move the crowds along. After all, herding humans is hard work.

Astro of Fairfax Street hung out on a window sill while the crowd gathered to admire him from the sidewalk. Tourists enjoying the day.

Puzzle and Mercury of Glencoe Street.

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New Candidate, New Energy In Presidential Politics

By Anya Nitczynski For the GPHN

In the days leading up to the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, my friends and I assembled a short list of predictions about the much-anticipated evening in my phone’s notes app.

The last prediction I jotted down was at 6:59 p.m., moments before the candidates took the stage: “Trump does backflip when they introduce him.” I saw it happening in my mind’s eye, clear as day. I felt like the Oracle of Delphi. I felt like Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.

To my dismay, it became clear to me within the first few minutes of the debate that no candidate or moderator would be doing gymnastics.

The overall takeaways from the night amongst my peers were relatively tame. It was a good sign and stark contrast from the high-wire emotions that came out of the first presidential debate, when the race looked entirely different. Regardless, a few key moments stuck out enough to my peers for discussion in the following days.

One thing we all seemed to dislike were parts of the groundwork rules and premises of the debate. The lack of an audience and the moderators’ ability to mute microphones isn’t new, but it managed to bother me for most of the evening. It feels reminiscent of an elementary school punishment – our presidential candidates (who will have access to Top Secret information, the Big Red Button, and the Oval office) aren’t mature enough to handle the way debates

have been held in the past? They’ve lost their privileges to a normal microphone and an audience because they are incapable of controlling themselves?

Another hot topic of conversation was simply having a new candidate at the podium. Seeing the same faces every four years over and over again is exhausting. Even when they are technically different faces, they tend to fall in the same demographic categories of race, age, and gender as the faces we’ve heard from every election cycle.

Beyond political affiliation, it was absolutely refreshing to see a new, younger person at the debate. I don’t think people my age realized just how much of a disconnect we felt between us and executive politics until someone under 75 was brought into the mix. And, I don’t think women my age realized just how much of a disconnect we felt between us and executive politics until a female was brought into the mix. Harris proved she could hold her own, and she looked chic while doing it.

While the race itself is tight and plenty can happen between now and Election Day, a barrier has been broken and a sense of normal is slowly returning. I have faith in our political system. I am optimistic that the future of politics will be less divisive — and more relatable.

Anya Nitczynski is a senior at Denver School of the Arts. Her column appears regularly in these pages.

Nature Play opened on Sept. 10 in City Park and it’s an instant hit. The four-acre nature area includes trails, rock formations, carved wooden benches, swings, slides and a climbable beaver dam structure. A rocky stream runs through it, complete with native plants and trees. Nature Play is a joint effort between the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Parks Department. It’s just southwest of the museum and is free and open to the public year-round. Photo by Cara DeGette

Standout Performances

East Field Hockey Has Early Season Success, Tough Games Ahead

Story and photos by Reid Neureiter

For the GPHN

On Sept. 12, the East High field hockey team put on dominant home performance, outclassing Palmer Ridge by the score of 3-1. The win brought the Angels’ record to three victories against one loss, and a No. 5 Colorado state ranking. The Lady Angels’ one early season loss was to No. 2-ranked Regis Jesuit on Sept. 6. The win against Palmer Ridge saw a standout

performance by sophomore forward Adia Stoler, who registered a goal, two assists, a steal and multiple shots on goal. The other scorers were seniors Emma Smart and Bryn Robinson. October promises to be a challenging month for the Angels as they are scheduled to face No. 6-ranked Arapahoe on Oct. 7, No. 4 Kent Denver on Oct. 10, and No. 1 Colorado Academy on Oct. 14. All three matches against these ranked opponents will be on East’s home field.

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East junior midfielder Jimena Mesones (#26) looks to make a pass during the Angels 3-1 home victory over Palmer Ridge on Sept. 12.

East captain, senior forward Sadie Sutton (#18), who attends South High but plays for East, fights for the ball during the Angels victory over Palmer Ridge.

Sophomore forward Adia Stoler (#12), who attends South High but plays for East, lines up for a shot on goal during the Angels Palmer Ridge win.

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Artists At Work

By Barbara Hoffman For the GPHN

The annual Park Hill Artists Tour is a fun and interesting opportunity to meet local working artists in their studios throughout Park Hill, and check out their work in a variety of mediums.

The tour, held every year since 2013, is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

This is a self-guided tour that features 12 studios shared with 23 local artists. Two new painters and one new clay artists have joined the tour this year, as well as artists who have participated for many years.

The tour itself is free, and much of the work you encounter along the way is for sale. Glassblower Karrie McBryde will demonstrate her technique at her Elm Street studio. Also on display will be a wide variety of

12 Studios, 23 Artists, 2 Days

original, high-quality fine arts and crafts, including functional and nonfunctional ceramics, glass, paintings, woodworking, jewelry, and fiber art.

The Art Garage, a nonprofit teaching and outreach art center at 6100 East 23rd Ave., will host several artists and their work. Before the tour, brochures highlighting the artists and their locations will be available at the Art Garage. Also look for signs about the tour around the neighborhood. On the tour days brochures will also be at all the participating studios — just look for the Open Studio yard signs to help guide the way.

1. 1430 Birch St.

Frances Mackey: Functional and decorative pottery

Heidi West: Oil paintings of the Colorado landscape

Patti Murtha: Pottery and clay art

2. 2 075 Ash St.

Joyce Nielsen: Abstract oil, acrylic, multi-media paintings

3. 2 690 Krameria St. [Enter through alley]

David Haas Howard: Reclaimed wood creations

4. 2 539 Glencoe St.

Brian Cortese and Steven Feldewerth: Glycerine soaps and beeswax candles

5. 2 630 Ash St.

Andrea Gordon: Multi-media abstractions, cups, bowls, planters

6. 2 510 Dexter St.

Christine Hillhouse: Realistic and abstract oil and cold wax paintings

7. 2 610 Dexter St.

Rodgers Naylor: Urban and rural landscapes in oils

8. 2 251 Forest St.

Joanna Hillhouse: Abstract acrylic paintings

Nancy Cole: Ceramic jewelry, vessels and vases

9. 4 933 E. 22nd Ave.

Barbara Hoffman: Functional pottery

Sarah Christensen: Handmade functional ceramics Glenne Stoll: Felted wool, hand-painted canvases

10. 4 857 E. 17th Ave.

Jean Smith: Slab clay art

Rebekah Robinson: Landscapes and nature paintings

11. 2 044 Elm St. [Enter through alley]

Karrie McBryde: Glass objects d’art

Cecilia Coats: Fabric and paper collage animals

Suzie White: Fused glass Charlie Truesdale: Art with a colorful pop

12. The Art Garage – 6100 E. 23rd Ave.

Patricia Barr Clarke: Watercolors

Benjamin Sherif Clarke: Acrylics, pastels, watercolors

Roadmap Of The Open Studio Tour

Park Hill Open Studio Tour Is Oct. 19 and 20

Karrie McBryde at work in her glass-blowing studio. One of her finished pieces is in the center photo above. Photos courtesy of Karrie McBryde

Barbara Hoffman spraying soda into her kiln at 2,000 degrees inside. One of her finished bowls is at left. Photos courtesy of Barbara Hoffman

One of Brian Cortese’s beeswax candles.

falling Into Autumn

Greater Park Hill Annual Meeting, Fall Fest, Thanksgiving Giveaway All Happening In The Weeks Ahead

By Lori Midson Executive Director, GPHC, Inc.

Every year the Home Tour & Street Fair takes the wind (temporarily) out of my sails. I imagine our tremendous Home Tour & Street Fair volunteers — the spines of the Sept. 29 event that is now behind us — feel similarly. It’s hard work.

That said, there is such a palpable sense of accomplishment, satisfaction and pride on the part of all of us who work in tandem to ensure the Home Tour & Street Fair connects our community, fulfills our sponsors and vendors and raises funds to propel Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. forward. To every one of you who lent a hand (or two), contributed your time and talent, donated financial and in-kind sponsorships, eschewed the Broncos game to tour the five magnificent homes and supported our street fair vendors, thank you!

Now that the first signals of Autumn have arrived, I’m breathing a sigh of re-leaf that summer’s scorch is finally morphing into brisk breezes and crimson foliage. I’m also looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, which are chockblock with GPHC events and programming.

Our annual board meeting, which we highly encourage you to attend, is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 at City Park Tavern at City Park Golf Course. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a reception (beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages and food will be provided) followed by a presentation highlighting our accomplishments over the past year, a bestowal of awards honoring our volunteers and community members, plus board elections for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and three at-large seats. If you’d like to run for a board position, vote in the board election or simply attend, you’ll find all the details at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/ annual-meeting.

food Pantry Needs

Greater Park Hill Community’s food pantry shelves consistently run low on staples. If you’re at the grocery store, please consider donating a few items from the list below:

• Bags of white rice

• Bags/boxes of instant mashed potatoes

• Pasta and rice mixes

• Canned refried, kidney, pinto, baked and white beans

• Bags of dried beans

• Chicken broth

• Hearty soups and stews

• Pasta sauce

• Canned ravioli

• Canned fruit

• Canned fish and Spam

• Canned corn, mixed vegetables

Following the annual board meeting is the third annual Park Fall Community Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Axum Park (at MLK, Jr. Boulevard and Birch Street). The free, family-friendly gathering celebrates the 275 all-volunteer blockworkers who bundle and deliver the award-winning Greater Park Hill News. Bring the kids for face-painting, games, bubbles, food and more.

November brings our yearly Thanksgiving Giveaway. This year we anticipate distributing upwards of 10,000 pounds of Turkey Day fixings to 500 food-insecure families, seniors and students. We’ll start requesting donations of both funds, Walmart gift cards and food in the coming weeks as we prepare to feed even more struggling families this year. Please consider supporting this huge endeavor as you plan your holiday giving and food drives. We’ll also have multiple volunteer opportunities to assist with sorting, organizing, assembling, distributing and delivering food boxes throughout the month of November. Watch our website and GPHC Facebook page for updates.

Become a member

GPHC is a membership-based organization, and the more members we have, the bolder and more persuasive our collective voice becomes. To renew your membership — or to become a member — sign up at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/becomea-member/ or drop off a check (and say hello) at our office, at 2823 Fairfax Street. We look forward to serving you, listening to your ideas and input and working collaboratively on projects, programs and issues.

Thank you, as always, to our current members, donors and volunteers for your kindness, in-kind and financial contributions and involvement and dedication to GPHC. You are deeply appreciated.

The following organizations and individuals donated to and volunteered with Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. last month: Businesses, Churches and Groups

Augustana Lutheran Church

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

City and County of Denver

Cure D’Ars Catholic Church

Curtis Park Deli

Dahlia Campus Farms and Gardens

Denver Food Rescue

Food Bank of the Rockies

Greenway Garden

Mayfair Liquors

Messiah Community Church

Oneida Street Neighbors

Park Hill Branch Library

Park Hill School Garden

Park Hill United Church of Christ

Park Hill United Methodist Church

Original Roots

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Starbucks

The Urban Farm

Trader Joe’s

Individuals and Families

Sylvia Aldena

Alisha Black-Mallon and Kate Zubin-Stathopoulos

Janey and Harmon Alpert

Surendra Amin

Penny Ashley-Lawrence

Laura Avant

Caroline Baragas

Amy Beasley

Ursula Boldt

Bruce and Brenda Campbell

Abby Burton

Paul Busic

Jennifer Calderone

Inga Calvin

Deborah Cella

Richard Cheever

Christina and Dan Manzanares

Todd Cooper

Anonymous Donors

Duane and Jean Gall

Ramona Estrada

Steve Farley

Margie and Larry Feinberg

Maria Ferguson

Carla Finch

Anne & Joe Frank

Marian Frank

Bobbi Gillis

Elaine Granata

Gretchen Groth

Lisa Haddox

Christine Hager

Kate Hakala and Dirk Turner

Amy Harris

Liz & Jim Heatwole

Michael Homs

Nancy Howe

Adam and Laura Huff

Brian Johnson

Bill Juraschek

Michael Kirkpatrick

Frances Koehn

Susan & Chris Lane

Roberta Locke Lori Midson

Natalie and Patrick Love

Linda Lovell Amy Makurumidze Paula Marinelli

Mary Murphy and John Brink Matthew and Elizabeth Spohn

Carolyn and Rick Medrick

Michael and Mary Bush Harriet Mullaney

Chris and Erin Nielsen

O’Neal Samantha Lehni Reeves Erin Reynolds

and Joan Root

Cathy Rock

Genie Roosevelt

Mary Salsich

Maria Sandoval

Karin Schumacher

Heather Selph

Sharon Ann and Thomas Burke

Donna Simms Ashish Singh

Jean and Rob Socolofsky

Sarah Speicher

Kait Speth

Mary Jo Starmer

Christopher Stewart

Frank & Sylvia Sullivan Michele Swenson

Dorothy Todd

a nd green beans

• Instant coffee packets

• Small can openers

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Reusable bags

GPHC accepts non-expired (please, please be mindful of expiration dates) food donations between 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Non-expired donations can also be dropped off in the bins inside Mayfair Liquors at 13th and Krameria and the Park Hill Library at Montview and Dexter during their normal business hours. Food pantry needs are updated online: greaterparkhill.org/food-programs/ emergency-food-pantry/.

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Claudia Fields

David Addor

Deb Rosenbaum

Heather Selph

Linda Davis

Mark Pressey

Michael Kirkpatrick

Paula Marinelli

Princess Gray

Ursula Boldt

Newspaper Volunteers

Hank Bootz

Martha Douglas

Maria Flora

Laurel Mohr

Mike Quigley

Mary Salsich

Packed with Goodies

Shake Out Your Costume And Head Over To 33rd And Holly For An Oct. 4 Trunk Or Treat Party

By Leslie Williams Pauline Robinson Branch Library

This time of year is often busy for everyone. With school back in session, and various holidays and cultural events, there is always something to do.

Each October, the organizations surrounding the Pauline Robinson Branch Library, in partnership with the Vickers Boys and Girls Club at the Nancy P. Anschutz Center, host a Trunk or Treat celebration for youth.

This year’s Trunk or Treat is Friday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Club, at 3333 Holly St. The event will be held earlier in October this year to prevent conflicts with other similar events happening at neighborhood schools — and so young people don’t have to choose between other programs.

So what is Trunk or Treat? A number of cars gather together in the parking lot, and youth go from car to car getting candy from the trunk. Trunks are often decorated in Halloween theme.

The event has been happening for at least five years at this location. Boys and Girls Club organizers spearheaded the idea, and others joined in, including Denver Public Library, CHIC Denver, 303ArtWay and Art Garage.

Don’t forget to wear your costume. Just because its being held early doesn’t mean you don’t dress up. This is a free community event, and everyone is invited to join in.

Happy Fall!

October Library Programs

Denver Public Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in October — there are numerous programs happening at various libraries throughout the month. Visit denverlibrary.org for more information.

Pauline Robinson Branch

The Pauline Robinson Branch library is closed for renovations. While construction is underway, limited library services are being offered at Hiawatha Davis, Jr. Recreation Center at 3334 Holly St. Services are Monday through Thursday

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Chromebooks are available for public use, as well as printing and copying.

• A cart of free fiction books for all ages and DVDs is available for browsing.

• Bookmobile is on Wednesdays f rom 1 to 2:30 p.m.

• Community Resource Navigators a re available Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. by appointment. Call 720335-2847 to schedule an appointment.

Park Hill Branch

Baby Storytimes | Thursdays 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers.

Toddler Storytimes | Fridays 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Special storytime on Friday, Oct. 25 with guest Hank Williams of the Rocky Mountain Aardvarks.

TAB | Tuesdays, Oct. 1, 15 & 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Anyone 6th-12th grade are welcome to join and help with library programming and resources geared towards teens.

Writing Circle 2.0 | Thursdays, Oct. 10 & 24

1:30-3 p.m.

Join our supportive community of writers to hone your skills and feel inspired. On Oct. 10 writers will workshop current projects amongst themselves. On Oct. 24 teaching artist Andrea Asali will lead a workshop on writing mystery fiction.

Kids Game Club | Wednesdays, Oct. 2 & 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Are you looking for something fun after school? Drop by to play games in a fun, relaxed environment the first and third Wednesday of each month. Ideal for ages 5-12.

The Art of Surviving | Monday, Oct. 7, 2-3:30 p.m.

This peer group is for anyone postdiagnosis, whether in treatment or in remission. Family members and caregivers are welcome since uncertainty and anxiety around cancer affect everyone involved.

DPL Teens Vote | Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4-5 p.m.

Join us for a Teentober event at Park Hill with the City & County Clerk’s Office for a workshop geared to teach you about voting rights (and responsibilities).

Medicare 101 | Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10:3011:30 a.m.

It’s open enrollment time. New to Medicare or need updated information on plan options? Join the counselors from Benefits In Action for this unbiased review of the A, B, C and D’s of Medicare. Learn steps to avoid healthcare fraud and abuse. Important coverage dates will also be shared.

No Strings Attached Book Chat | Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can. Share a recent read, an old favorite, or anything in between.

CLOSED Monday, Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Kids Book Celebration | Thursday, Oct. 17, 4-5 p.m.

We will explore a book or series every month and do activities and crafts related to what we read.

Parents of young children need to attend with their child. This month the Front Range Chamber Players presents a musical fairytale of The Emperor and the Nightingale. This is a traditional story by Hans Christian Andersen brought to life with musical illustration and spoken narration by Colorado composer David Mulilikin.

Colorado Ballot Choices | Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Challenge misinformation and learn more about the statewide ballot measures you’ll see this November from the Bell Policy Center. We’ll discuss each measure and the implications for your community and the state of Colorado.

Death Café | Monday, Oct. 21, 2-3:30 p.m.

Death Café is an international movement that invites people to gather, normalize conversations around death — to make the most of LIFE. This is not a grief support group or counseling session. Respect for all views is a priority.

Qi Gong | Wednesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.12:15 p.m.

Qi Gong is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. Sometimes called “meditation in motion,” it includes slow, dance-like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move the body. All levels and abilities are welcome at this memory-friendly event.

The ACE & ARO Relationship Guide with Author Cody Daigle-Orians | Saturday, Oct. 26, 2-3:15 p.m.

My Elder Buddy

A compassionate companion for your older loved one

Someone to spend time with • Errand Running and Appointments

• Light Housekeeping • Dining, Dinners and Meal Prep • Fun Outings

Amy Kauffman | 303-564-5013

MyElderBuddy@gmail.com

Co-create relationships that are ace- and aro-affirming while exploring all that is possible for ACE and ARO folks in relationships. Engage with author Cody Daigle-Orians with questions that matter to you. Moderated by Charlie Ocean, MSW. Greater Park Hill has two public libraries: The Park Hill branch library is at 4705 Montview Blvd. The Pauline Robinson branch library is at 5575 E. 33rd Ave.

This trunk may look like it’s ready to attack, but it’s filled with treats. This year’s Trunk or Treat is Oct. 4 at the Boys and Girls Club at 33rd and Holly Street. File photo by

Leslie Williams

Up Before Dawn

The reddish marking on this Long-jawed Orb Weaver serves as a warning to possible predators that it’s not worth the effort. This type of Orb Weaver is of the genus Leucaugé. The second half of the word — augé — is Greek for “dawn,” so-called because these spiders build their webs before dawn. In most cases their webs are slanted rather than vertical, and the Orb Weavers rest in the middle with their undersides facing upwards. They may look a little scary, but are shy and not dangerous to humans or pets. Photo by Mark Silverstein

Bone Voyage

What To Know Before Setting Off On A Big Adventure With Your Pets

By Margot K Vahrenwald, DVM, CVJ For the GPHN

When I was a veterinarian in Washington, DC, every fall there would be a huge flurry of international health certificates for animals moving with their owners to exotic locales due to their work with international government agencies, humanitarian organizations and more with short deadlines.

This detailed work usually involved lots of calls to various consulates and to the State Department, along with many hand-filled forms that went back and forth by bicycle messengers.

Today pets are traveling everywhere with their owners.

Today pets are traveling everywhere with their owners — not just moving to new homes but going all across the U.S. and the globe on vacations. But if you’re planning to take your cat with you to New York or your dog to Costa Rica, there are requirements that must be met. While veterinarians can now complete most forms electronically rather than snail mail or back and forth overnight shipping, there are still hoops to jump through if there are required blood tests or parasite treatments.

The paperwork and process are intense, with every country being just enough different that there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work to correctly complete these legal documents.

For all pet travel, whether nationally or internationally, use the search term APHIS Pet Travel. Or put aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel to land on the United States Department of Agriculture website, which covers all the details for wherever you might journey as well as importing pets into the US.

Here’s a new rule for dog owners: Beginning Aug. 1, all dogs entering the U.S. after being out of country

must have an owner-completed CDC Dog Import Form if traveling back from a low-risk country. For high-risk countries, more is entailed. Details can be found at cdc.gov/importation/dogs/. Interstate pet travel requirements are set by each state or U.S. territory to govern animal movement via car or air. Some states like New York require a cat or dog entering the state to have a certificate of veterinary inspection from your veterinarian, while others have no requirements. International requirements are set by the destination countries, while airlines may have their own paperwork. And, all of theses entities can and do change requirements for entry without warning.

For Hawaii, there are very specific requirements around rabies vaccination and quarantine. You cannot suddenly fly your dog or cat to Hawaii. Many months before you go you must secure a specific Rabies titre test for your pet (dependent on rabies vaccination and must be at or above a certain level for export) and set up an import permit. If you don’t, then your pet will be quarantined at a specialized boarding facility on your dime for up to 120 days. Not all veterinarians maintain the accreditation needed from the USDA for interstate and international health certificates due to the work and stress load that they bring. As pet owners, work with your veterinarian by using tools like the APHIS pet travel website before you buy plane tickets.

Dr. Margot Vahrenwald is the owner of Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center at 2255 Oneida St. For more information, visit www.parkhillvet.com.

who we Are, what we Do

The Board of Directors of GPHC, Inc.

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.

If you have an issue you’d like to discuss about the neighborhood, reach out to your board representative (listed at right). Unless indicated, representatives can be contacted via the main office, at 303-388-0918 or info@greaterparkhill.org.

GPHC world headquarters is 2823 Fairfax St.

If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, contact current GPHC Board Chair Shane Sutherland at chair@greaterparkhill.org.

• Board Chair Shane Sutherland

• Secretary Bernadette Kelly

• Treasurer Heather Shockey

• District 1 Amy Harris

• District 2 Brenda Morrison

• District 3 Heather Shockey

• District 4 Currently vacant

• District 5 Sophie Milam

• 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 Tracey MacDermott

• At Large Laurel Mohr

• At Large Louis Plachowski: lplachowski@gmail.com

• At-Large Leslie Twarogowski

• Youth Chair Rick Medrick

• Blessed Sacrament James Groves

• Park Hill UMC Jacqui Shumway

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October tips

“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.” — Samuel Butler

Continue to harvest crops and watch for frost in the forecast. Clean the garden with consideration for pollinator nesting sites and food for birds by doing the following:

• Saving stems. Many pollinators need stems of various diameters as shelter for overwintering and nesting in spring, and they will utilize the hollow or pithy stems of native wildflowers or plants like raspberry, elderberry, yucca and roses. Prune dead wildflower stems to varying heights from 8” to 24” and leave them standing until new growth starts in spring.

• Keeping flower heads of native plants that feed birds, including sunflowers, asters, goldenrod, coneflowers, blazing stars, Joe Pye weed and rabbitbrush.

• Leaving the leaves. Leaf litter is critical habitat in cold climates for pollinator eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and adults, as well as other invertebrates that feed many types of wildlife.

Use fallen leaves to mulch trees, ornamental shrubs and tender perennials, and pile them into garden and vegetable beds as mulch. Leave a thin leaf layer on lawns to decompose, add nutrients and retain moisture.

If you can’t repurpose it, add healthy garden waste to compost

piles or bins.

Apply lasagna gardening to sod if converting lawn to garden area. Bring container-grown herbs indoors.

Turn off sprinklers and give them a blowout.

Monthly garden tips are submitted by Park Hill Garden Walk organizer Kate Blanas. The Garden Walk, held every June, includes tours of some of the neighborhood’s most interesting and beautiful gardens. To suggest gardens or artists that could be featured, contact Paula Marinelli at paulagardenwalk@gmail.com.

Active Minds

The organization’s mission is to expand lives and minds by providing outstanding educational programs. Check out free lectures on topics ranging from music to history, current events to foreign affairs, including in and near Park Hill. A schedule of upcoming events is at activeminds.com

Art Garage

6100 E. 23rd Ave., artgaragedenver. com, 303-377-2353. The Art Garage is a nonprofit visual art community center whose mission is to offer artsbased programs that inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. Check out ArtGarageDenver.com for details.

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? 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, non-emergency number is 720-9131000. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

Denver Public Schools

dpsk12.org

the month, except for December and July. The next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. Check greaterparkhill.org/joinus/community-meetings/ for info on how to participate. The October meeting is the annual meeting and election of officers. The November meeting is Nov. 7.

Libraries

denverlibrary.org

See the “At the Library” feature on page 14 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. Location varies. Check the group’s Facebook page @ Northeast Park Hill Coalition for updates.

One Park Hill YOUTH Theatre Collective

Designed for all Park Hill Youth ages 13-18 who are interested in collaboratively creating theater for positive change. Meets Saturdays from 3:30-5 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 at 2825 Fairfax St. (Home of Denver Elite Dance). For info contact ophtheatre4change@ gmail.com.

One World Singers

A choral group that performs music from diverse cultures and traditions, nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing. Rehearsals every Thursday, September through May, at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Church, 22nd and Dexter. Email Sandy at owsmanager@ yahoo. com or go to OneWorldSingers. org for more information.

Park Hill Community Bookstore

Check the website for resources and updates. Call the helpline at 720-4233054 for support in many languages.

Donations Resources

Thousands of our neighbors have been living unsheltered and are struggling for basic services. Thousands more are newcomers to Colorado and the United States, arriving with little to nothing. So many can use your help. Check out our online list of organizations who accept donations — everything from clothes and furniture to bikes and baby essentials. greaterparkhill.org/spreading-the-love/ 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, 303-388-0918

GPHC community meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of

Established in 1971. Denver’s oldest nonprofit bookstore. Used and new books. 4620 E. 23rd Avenue. 303-3558508.  Members and volunteers get discounts and book credits. Check parkhillbookstore.org for current hours of operation.

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, 303595-3456.

Free Zoom Tai Chi

Free Beginner Tai Chi Zoom Classes every Friday at 9 a.m. Longtime Park Hillers Jacqui and Joe lead the class. Call their clinic at 303-744-766 or register online at TaiChiDenver.com.

Walk2Connect

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 at 23rd & Dexter Street for a casual, conversational-paced community walk. Everyone is welcome.

Submit your neighborhood events and resources to editor@greaterparkhill.org Deadlines are the 15th of the month, for the following month’s issue.

Garden berries. Photo by Yoksel Zok/ Unsplash

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CLEANING SERVICES

Lilly Maid Cleaning Service. Experienced, detail-oriented cleaner. Weekly, bi-weekly, or move-out. Free estimates. 720-296-9905

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

26 YR Licensed General Contractor in South Park Hill and Lead-Based Paint Abatement Firm All Phases of Remodeling. Small jobs OK! Mold and Mildew Remediation. Power Spray Denver Dust, Off Exteriors. Call Mark-303-921-3161 pikerprojects@gmail.com – All Remodeling usabatement@yahoo.com – LeadBased Paint

GUTTERS

Gutter Cleaning, repairs, and replacement. Gutter Cleaning prices start at $150 – House, Garage, Porches, and walks. 303-907-9223/skmehaffey@ gmail.com

MASONRY SERVICES

Masonry Services- Brick, Stone, Concrete repairs, restoration, tuckpointing, chimneys, retaining walls, city sidewalks; planter boxes. 303-907-9223/ skmehaffey@gmail.com

Mason – Brick, stone, chimney repair, historic renovation. Your Park Hill Expert. Fully Insured, free estimates. Call Ben @720-670-0874.

PAINTING

Interior and exterior painting. Prep, power washing, professional. Owned and operated by Park Hill resident with over 20 years of experience. Free

estimate. JR Painting 720-485-7207 or jpabz04@gmail.com

Painting: Interior, exterior, small jobs welcome; sheetrock repairs and texture. 303-907-9223/ skmehaffey@gmail.com

ROOFING

Roofing: Repairs, Inspections, Flashings, Hail Damage, and reroofing licensed, bonded, and insured. Gutter replacement and cleaning. 303-9079223/ skmehaffey@gmail.com

TREE TRIMMING

Tree trimming and trash removal. General yard work and clean up. Gutter cleaning. Please call 303-429-0380

TUCKPOINTING

Over 25 years of 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

WINDOWS

Complete wood window restoration. Custom wood storm windows and screens. General painting, restoration and handyman services for your charming old home. Contact Matt 479-871-8140

Double-hung window RESTORATION includes replacing sash cords (ropes) and removal of excess paint on wood and metal plus lubrication for smooth opening and closing. 40-year resident of PH. Contact David - 720-550-2786

To advertise in the Classifieds contact newspaper@greaterparkhill.org 720-287-0442 (voicemail). the deadline for submission is the 15th of every month