GPHN June 2018

All the News About Denver’s Best Residential Community Since 1961 • Volume 57, Issue No. 6 • June 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE 4

Embracing Love, Not Guns At Montview Blvd.

Presbyterian

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Denver Parks & Recreation Announces Support For Fairfax Park Land Swap ... Again

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Raw Politics: Goodbye Legislature, Hello Silly Season

PAGE 10 Locking Horns, Bugling Elk, Summiting With Goats. Where To Check Out Colorado’s Wildlife In Action Story and photos by Reid Neureiter Special to the GPHN

Say you have visitors in from out of town who desire a true Colorado experi-

ence, hoping to see and maybe interact with some of the wildlife for which our state is famous. Where is the best place to go to maximize the chances of seeing big wild animals? Well, since you asked…

American Bison

There are two easily accessible herds of Colorado’s iconic bison, also commonly continued on page 15

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Splendid and Untamed

Basic Joy: East Angels Win The Ultimate Game

Summer of Adventure Begins At The Library

UPCOMING GPHC MEETINGS Thursday, June 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. (There is no meeting in July.) All are welcome to attend.

EDUCATION UPDATE | Lynn Kalinauskas

Teachers Seek Professional Compensation The Numbers Behind Red For Ed In DPS

Pro-what?

Strikes and protests have played out across the nation, with plenty of images In 2005, Denver voters passed a $25 milshowing teachers agitating for higher pay. lion yearly tax increase, adjusted annually Here in Denver, Denver Public Schools for inflation. The money was to help fund a and the Denver Classroom Teachers Asnew teacher salary payment system called sociation agreed in the fall to an increase ProComp. This system, put into effect in of $1,400 to the base salary for January 2006, promised to increase teachers. More recently, on April teachers’ base pay over their careers 27, many schools cancelled classes as well as give bonuses. as thousands of Colorado teachers Currently, the tax levies more walked out of classrooms. Wearing than $30 million that is included in red for ed, they marched to the state a total of approximately $330 milCapitol demanding better funding lion allocated for teacher salaries. for schools. DPS superintendent This first version of ProComp Tom Boasberg, along with some paid teachers according to their board members, joined to advocate LYNN years of experience and education for more money for education.

KALINAUSKAS levels, with potential additions to Behind the scenes, there are curbase pay for professional develrently ongoing negotiations beopment and evaluations. Bonuses were tween DPS and the DCTA to renew and allocated for working in “hard to serve” extend ProComp, the Professional Comschools, teaching difficult-to-staff subjects pensation System for Teachers. An agreeand according to student growth. ment must be made by January, which is Teachers hired starting in 2006 were authe extended deadline on which DPS and tomatically enrolled in ProComp. TeachDCTA agreed. ers already in the system had the option to “We will not extend the deadline again,” opt-in. says DCTA Executive Director Pamela Shamburg. If DPS cannot put forth an acProComp2 ceptable proposal by then, she adds, “we In 2008, DPS and DCTA reviewed the will take a job action that can include a system and rolled out ProComp2 that instrike.” creased potential bonuses but capped base DPS teachers are planning a series of acpay increases for teachers with more than tions between now and then. For example, 14 years of teaching in DPS. More money walk-ins – during which teachers walk into went to one-time yearly bonuses and less school as a group, holding signs – took place towards increasing a teacher’s base pay. on Tuesday mornings during the month of May at several high schools. continued on page 11

A Gardener’s Passion Welcome To The 2018 Park Hill Garden Walk

By Jean Ercolani Garden Walk Marketing Chair

The 2018 Park Hill Garden Walk is around the corner. Whether you are looking for inspiration or just want to enjoy a day outside walking through beautiful gardens, Sunday, June 24 will not disappoint.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting a few of the gardeners and talking with them about their special spaces.

Not surprisingly, a common trait is the overall passion for the outdoors, nature and wildlife. For some it is things in their yard that remind them of

their childhood or other great memories.

For others it is the joy of watching their yard come to life, and watching the birds, butterflies and bees flutter around.

Some gardeners call themselves “accidental gardeners,” while others have used professional landscapers to help guide the way. Here’s a little more insight into a few of our gardeners and their passion for wonderful outdoor spaces.

Question: What was the inspiration for your garden design?

One couple said their inspiration started the first time they looked at continued on page 12

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Response To The Fairfax Land Swap Deal

Editor’s Note: We received numerous responses about last month’s coverage of the city’s proposed park land swap with the developer of Park Hill Commons (the news package can be read online at greaterparkhill.org).

Two people were critical of the news story and timeline of events detailing how the proposed deal has unfolded, calling it biased. However, those writers declined to have their letters published. Additional letters to the editor appear below.

On May 9, Parks and Recreation Executive Director Happy Haynes issued a statement recommending the land swap be approved by the city council. Additional updates on the controversial deal can be read on page 6.

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In politics, “Kabuki theater” describes a performance in which much is said to cover for nothing of substantive being done. After secretly signing a Letter of Intent to give a “sweet deal” to a developer last November, Denver Parks and Recreation put on a Kabuki theater for the Park Hill community about a potential Fairfax pocket park.

As reported in last month’s news coverage of the deal, the Denver Parks Department spent $30,000 (for outside consulting) to stage their Kabuki theater. At four performa nces w it h about 100 attendees The Denver each, that’s $75 per Parks ticket.

The Parks departDepartment ment concluded its performance on May 9, issuing an un- spent $30,000 signed public letter to stage their affirming its plan to present the land deal Kabuki theater to City Council for approval.

I am not surprised.

And I’m pretty sure neither Parks and Recreation nor City Councilman Chris Herndon ever intended otherwise.

The zoning code gives all power over parks to a single political appointee: the Director of Parks and Recreation. While none of us elected the department’s current director, Happy Haynes, we do elect the mayor to whom she owes her job. When the previous Director, Lauri Dannemiller, listened to the neighborhood and cancelled plans to build a 15-acre attraction in City Park, Mayor Hancock fired her.

In Denver’s 2015 municipal election Mr. Herndon ran unopposed, so, whether you voted or not, you didn’t have a choice. In our last election just 9,583 people in District 8 voted, representing 25 percent of our 38,995 registered voters and just 15 percent

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Failure To Participate

Story Tips and Letters to the Editor: Cara DeGette; 720-979-4385, editor@greaterparkhill.org Advertising information: ads@greaterparkhill.org Classified ads: Melissa Davis; 720-287-0442 (VM), newspaper@greaterparkhill.org Deadline for submissions is the 15th of every month

of our approximately 62,000 citizens. The result of our failure to participate is that the sitting representatives – both in council and in the mayor’s office – have no reason to be engaged with and responsive to our community.

So, no, I am not surprised at what has happened in the 2800 block of Fairfax Street.

And I will campaign for candidates to replace Mr. Herndon and Mayor Hancock.

Nancy Francis, Park Hill

Tacit Radicalization

Last month’s article about the city’s proposed land swap deal, Pitting Neighbor against Neighbor. was a great piece of journalism. I left the last city-sponsored meeting (in March) about the pocket park so troubled at the tacit radicalization that occurred.

When black people stand and talk in front of a liquor store, it’s referred to as loitering and considered a blight to the neighborhood. When white people hang out in front of a microbrewery, they are welcomed with long tables to sit, relax, and enjoy.

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Open Letter To Councilman Chris Herndon

I read with great interest in the May issue of the Greater Park Hill News the letters to the editor authored by Nancy Francis and others, concerning recent issues involving the 2800 block of Fairfax.

The page one top-of-the-fold article in that edition addresses additional issues related to Fairfax in Editor Cara DeGette’s excellent article.

My wife, Mary Mullarkey, and I deliver this great newspaper on our block and have lived in Park Hill since 1973.

I must say that I am disappointed in how things are developing. People who live in this neighborhood, which you represent, truly expect our council members to appear at these meetings.

There is way too much over-development in Denver.

We need our open spaces – even if they are small parks. They should be available to all.

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FAITH IN ACTION | SIERRA FLEENOR, GPHC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Left: Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church members participate in March for Our Lives in Denver on March 24. Photo courtesy Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church; Right: Students from Stedman and Park Hill elementary schools singing songs on the steps of Montview Presbyterian to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the church’s annual mini-marade on Jan. 16. Photo courtesy Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church

Watershed Moments At Montview Taking Action For Racial Equality, Combatting Gun Violence Inside the imposing stone church at Montview and Dahlia Street, the light shines into the foyer. A banner of the historic visit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is proudly displayed in the hallway.

Karen Timmons, co-chair of the social justice ministry at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, meets me there. Jennifer Seward, mission life coordinator, welcomes me into the office. Inside, co-pastors Ian Cummins and Clover Beal are wrapping up a conversation.

These clergy and lay leaders have invited me to come learn more about their community and their history of work in Greater Park Hill and beyond.

Working for justice In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. came to the Park Hill neighborhood for three days, addressing and inspiring thousands. During his speeches, King spoke about both the Civil Rights Act, which would pass later that year, and the battle for racial equality in the United States.

At the time, the Park Hill neighborhood was deeply engaged in organizing around school integration and the fight for fair housing. Arthur Miller, then pastor at Montview, helped form the Park Hill Action Committee, which would later merge with the Northeast Park Hill Civic Association to become Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. in 1969. PHAC formed to combat segregation in housing.

Park Hill was a key location for the conversation around fair housing due to the influx of black families moving into the neighborhood. “Rather than go along with what is also called ‘white flight,’ many Park Hill residents worked to integrate the neighborhood,” noted a January 2014 Greater Park Hill News article highlighting King’s visit.

King arrived at the church on Montview on a cold and snowy Sunday afternoon, carrying the message, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

An estimated 3,000 people were in attendance, the overflow spilling out onto the sidewalks. Religious leaders, politicians, and neighbors of various races, religions, and identities attended.

Reinvigorating the conversation In 2014, Montview celebrated the 50th anniversary of King’s historic visit.

“We asked ourselves what Dr. King would say if he were looking at where Montview was now,” said Cummins. “It raised a lot of good questions about our role in our neighborhood, in a changing neighborhood, in a diverse neighborhood, and it reinvigorated a conversation about race right about the time of Ferguson.”

On Aug. 9, 2014, an unarmed teenager, Michael Brown, was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting set off a series of protests and unPage 4

rest there and around the country.

“While the school shootings grab a lot of the headlines because they are just so atro“That was really the beginning of this cious, the issue connects for a lot of folks second wave [of engagement around racial at Montview to some other things equity],” Cummins said. we’re interested in,” said CumWhen Beal joined Cummins at mins. “So much of gun violence Montview in the fall of 2015, she [affects] young black men,” includbrought experience facilitating and ing via gang violence and suicide. encouraging what she calls “couraThe group struggled to idengeous conversations around race.” tify exactly when the congregaCummins and Beal decided such tion began organizing around conversations would be one of their gun violence. Clergy-led actions, four priorities for the church. They SIERRA Cummins noted, have included at recruited two congregants to lead least one vigil and Sunday sermons these conversations, which have FLEENOR against gun violence. primarily taken the form of workA couple years ago, a small group of conshops, adult education, and book groups. gregants formed and began pressing the is“This congregation has very few African sue of organizing against gun violence at American folks and we all thought what Montview. As the national attention toward needed to happen is [to have] conversations mass shootings increased, more and more around white supremacy and privilege and congregants started calling for action. our assumptions,” said Beal. A steering The group has continued to work within committee was formed the first year. “This the community and asked the leadership year, that committee has been intentional committee – called the Session – to become about [providing] more education opporan official endorsing member of the coalitunities.” tion Colorado Faith Communities United These opportunities include an ongoing to End Gun Violence. In February 2017, discussion on the book Citizen: An Amerithe Session confirmed this endorsement. can Lyric by Claudia Rankine. The reading CFCU helps coordinate faith communistarted in early May, and extends through ties’ response to tragedies and legislation the end of July. The wider community is and helps inform members of how to get welcome to join in conversation around involved. the book, which addresses racial inequal“There was a feeling of movement to ity, police brutality, and identity. more advocacy work when we joined,” said The church’s leaders wants to go beyond Beal. “[We’re] feeling less powerless.” creating space for courageous conversations by forming relationships with African In solidarity with students American churches, but they want to make sure they’re ready before they do so.

On March 24, around 30 congregants attended the March for Our Lives demonRelationship with Stedman stration, in solidarity with the student-led One of the ways the priority of working protests and in recognition of their desire toward racial equality manifests is through for change.

Montview’s relationship with Stedman El“A lot of folks in the congregation sense ementary School in north Park Hill. that we’re at a watershed moment with the “We started out doing a drive for food for kids in Florida leading the way,” said Cumholiday breaks since kids didn’t get the free mins. “Maybe we really are finally at a time and reduced lunch when school was closed. when we’re willing to stand up to the NRA Then we started a school supply drive,” said and those who would keep the gun laws Timmons, whose sons attended Stedman where they are now.” and who formerly served as the school psySaid Beal, “I think people were relieved, chologist there. or glad to hear that Montview is already From there, the relationship has only beinvolved in anti-gun violence work.” come stronger. Montview has granted the It is obvious how much of what happens school with funds to provide additional at Montview is a team effort. “Everybody is classroom support. Its Soul Food program doing something somewhere, but we can all has provided home cooked meals to famicome together here and make a bigger imlies in need at the school. pact,” said Seward, “It’s been really exciting Racial equity underpins much of the to see people bring their passions together church’s mission life and social justice around these topics because Montview is ministry. Cummins notes that their work the safe and right place to be doing that.” is interconnected in a web. “We realize While the clergy and lay leaders are to touching [racial equity] sends tremors some degree responsible for pushing these over there.” Cummins added, “[Our work conversations, they know that they can is] also bringing some people together that only do so because the congregation is open would have been siloed.” to being challenged and stretched in their faith.

The atrocity of gun violence “We’ll go from there,” said Cummins.

“And trust that God is with us as we do.”

One area where the tremors of connectivity can be felt is around gun violence.

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June 2018

Dismantling The Barriers 1 In 3 Have A Criminal Record. Help Past Offenders Rejoin Society

By Stephanie Ceccato

applicant is a finalist for the position or the applicant receives a conditional offer.”

As the Colorado law only applies to state An estimated one in three adults in the employers, advocates continue to try to United States has a criminal pass a true “ban the box” bill record. For most offenders, for all employers. So far, those returning to the community efforts have been unsuccessful. after being in jail or prison is Across the nation, as activists a difficult transition. Sadly, continue to gain support for there are many barriers to rethe “ban the box” movement entry, including finding housfor employment applications, ing, employment, and accessthey are turning their attening public assistance. tion to housing applications, This is what is known as the too. Many past offenders have “collateral consequences” to Stephanie Ceccato trouble finding housing based being incarcerated, convicted purely on their criminal reor even arrested (without a cords. conviction). Across the country, there are As many in government realize the ben48,229 recorded state and federal restricefits of removing barriers to reentry and tions that limit or prohibit people with providing support to past offenders as they criminal records from accessing employrejoin society, we are beginning to see rement, occupational licensing, housing, votductions in recidivism rates. ing, education, and other opportunities.

In 2008, the Federal Second Chance Act In Colorado alone, there are 711 possible was enacted and it created The National collateral consequences on the books. For Reentry Resource Center (NRRC). The a detailed look by state, check out niccc.csNRRC’s purpose is to provide education, gjusticecenter.org/map/. training, and funding to governmental Colorado does allow many people to vote agencies and nonprofits to prevent recidiwith a criminal record. Even those with a vism. Colorado has received nearly $9.5 felony conviction can vote, as long as they million in federal grants for programs that, have completely finished serving their among other things, assist with screening sentence, including time spent on parole. and treatment of mental health and subThere are even instances where those curstance use both pre and post release. Overrently serving jail times can exercise their all, Colorado saw a 24 percent decline in right to vote. the rate of probation revocations from 2006 You can’t vote if you are incarcerated for to 2015. a felony. However there are many instances Of course, as a community, we should be in Colorado where you can vote, including trying to prevent our neighbors, our sons, if: our sisters from being locked up in the first • You have a criminal conviction and have place. The United States is now home to less served your sentence, including any pathan five percent of the world’s population, role but nearly 25 percent of the world’s impris• You are a pretrial detainee in jail oned people. Obviously, change on many • You are on probation for a misdemeanor fronts is needed. or felony Since 1990, the money spent to fund • You are currently serving a sentence in prisons in Colorado rose five times faster jail for a misdemeanor than the funding for education. In 2015, (For more info, and to register to vote, Colorado spent an average of $39,303 per check out govotecolorado.com) inmate. By contrast, only an average of Nationally, there has been a “ban the $9,944 was spent per Colorado student in box” movement to remove the checkbox the 2015-2016 fiscal year. from initial employment applications that Racial discrimination by the police, the asks if a potential employee has a criminal war on drugs disparate impact on minority record. This allows individuals to at least communities, and the need for general reget a foot in the door and have employform of our criminal laws are all issues that ers see their credentials before automatiare slowly being brought to the attention of cally dismissing any and all past offenders. the broader public consciousness.

Whereas Colorado does not have a comLet’s all listen, learn, and support these plete “ban the box” bill, we do have House necessary changes.

Bill 1263, enacted in 2012, which applies Stephanie Ceccato represents District 9 on to state employment and licensing. This the board of Greater Park Hill Community, law “prohibits state agencies and licensing Inc. agencies from performing a background check until the agency determines that the Special to the GPHN

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TALK OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMPILED BY CARA DEGETTE, EDITOR, GPHN

The following is a synopsis of what was discussed during the May 3 Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. monthly meeting. The next community meeting is Thursday, June 7, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. There is no community meeting in July. The meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

District 2 Police Update

Community Resource Officer Sharon Avedaño provided an update on police activities in the neighborhood. She delivered the bad news first: Burglary trends have been on the increase at unoccupied houses, she said, and thieves are taking appliances and construction tools. Avedaño advised neighbors to call 911 right away if they see suspicious activity occurring. “If you see something, say something,” she said. And now for good news: Thefts from motor vehicles have decreased somewhat, likely due to people locking their cars and preventing would-be thieves from rifling through their stuff. “Good work,” Avedaño said. Avedaño also reminded neighbors that summer is approaching, meaning lots of kids will be out running around. When driving, “slow down and keep your foot off the gas pedal,” she said.

At-Large GPHC board member Louis Plachowski inquired about whether police can do anything about cars driving down neighborhood streets that are playing thumping music so loud they can be heard four blocks away. Denver has noise ordinances that prohibit such loud disturbances, however police have to witness the violation to do anything, Avedaño said. Plachowski noted that there are signs in other parts of the city advising of the illegality, and Avedaño agreed to ask the noise ordinance authorities to install a sign or signs in Park Hill. Police Lt. Ray Martinez then provided a brief update on gang activity in the area. A potential suspect in a shooting near 28th and Eudora may or may not have been identified, he said. “We are working to keep gang violence and shootings down.”

GPHC Update

Sierra Fleenor, executive director of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., reported that 44 households and 108 individuals received assistance in April via the emergency food pantry. In 2018 so far, a total of 110 households and 286 individuals have been served.

Fleenor noted that several items are almost always needed at the food pantry, including fruit and meat, peanut butter, ramen, rice, instant mashed potatoes, oatmeal, soups, pasta and rice sides, and black-eyed peas. The pantry also needs all types of hygiene products.

(For more requests and how to donate, check out page 16.) Fleenor said the weekend food program, which provides area students with food when school is not in session, has served approximately 275 students this school year.

This month, GPHC’s free farm stand returns, and Fleenor asked local gardeners to consider donating their extra vegetables.

Engaged At The Library

Pauline Robinson Branch Librarian Leslie Williams and Park Hill Branch Librarian Tara Bannon Williamson provided an update on ongoing community conversations being sponsored by the libraries. The meetings seek to authentically engage people and better understand the neighborhood’s shared aspirations, concerns and actions.

Four group conversations were held between July 2016 and September 2017, with a total of 42 community members from across the Greater Park Hill community (North, Northeast and South). A summary report was published in a recent issue of the GPHN and excerpts the top five issues of concern that have emerged can be reviewed in the summary below. Those five issues include: gentrification in Park Hill, equity in schools, safety, civil discourse and understanding/ preserving the history of the neighborhood.

Conversations in the community are ongoing. If you would like to be more involved, contact tbannon@denverlibrary.org and/or

lwilliams@denverlibrary.org.

A general discussion followed. Several people suggested places where the findings could be shared and distributed, including at GPHC-sponsored events, on the library websites, on GPHC, Inc.’s website (greaterparkhill.org), and as resources for local realtors, immigration offices, the city’s planning and zoning department, other city agencies, etc. Several people highlighted parallels between peoples’ concerns over gentrification and the current controversy over the Fairfax park land swap deal and redevelopment of the business block.

Auto Zone Rain Garden

Several landscape planning students in the environmental design program at CU Boulder have been working on designing a water retention project at the site directly north of the Auto Zone at Colfax and Cherry Street.

The students provided an update on their project, including a rain garden at the site that would help mitigate stormwater runoff.

Fairfax Park Land Swap

Several board members expressed the desire to discuss the controversial proposed land swap deal between the city of Denver and the developer of the Park Hill Commons project on Fairfax Street between 28th and 29th Avenues.

Specifically, many wanted to discuss the findings of a news story and a timeline of events that was published in the May issue of the Greater Park Hill News. (The story and timeline, as well as past coverage dating to November, 2016, can be read at greaterparkhill.org.)

Last month’s news story detailed several ways that neighbors are split – either opposing or supporting the proposed land swap – and how the city’s actions View of the former Xcel substation on Fairfax Street between 29th have helped fuel heated and 28th avenues, looking southeast, circa early 2016. GPHN file photo

concern on its own and connected to the other issues.

1. Civil Discourse

Park Hill Librarian Tara Bannon Williamson, leading a group discussion. Photo courtesy Tara Bannon Williamson

Our Park Hill

The following are excerpts from the report compiled by local librarians Tara Bannon Williamson and Leslie Williams, following a series of community-centered conversations. The complete report – including ideas for how people can better work together, and what people feel the library can do to help, and what’s on tap for the rest of the year – can be reviewed online in mid-June at greaterparkhill.org.

What kind of community do we want?

Community members we spoke with in the Greater Park Hill community want an inclusive and safe neighborhood where “we can live in our home as long as we want.” All age groups also talked about the importance of diversity. Residents Page 6

Those we heard from stated a need to, in the words of one person, “practice talking to each other about things we’re uncomfortable with” and an increase in person-to-person dialogue. The ability to have conversations with others with different opinions … is seen as a steppingstone to other issues. Neighborhood yard signs were seen as a frequent method of communication that may not always be effective.

People expressed strong opinions about the negative way the neighborhood interacts online in groups like Facebook and NextDoor.

These interactions were not seen as being effective conversations because one does not listen in order to understand in this environment. Specifically related to the comments on social media, one community member stated, “There’s history here, but new neighbors moving in don’t respect it.”

2. History of the Neighborhood

Library Conversations and Findings also share a desire for open communication - “civil discourse” - exploring contrary beliefs and experiences.

For these things to happen, community members believe they need to work toward “One Park Hill” that includes all of Park Hill (North, Northeast, South). By embracing One Park Hill, the advantage to everyone is that a combination of races, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, family structures and ages provides a richer identity for the whole community.

What are we concerned about?

To achieve the kind of community Park Hill residents want, it is important to understand some of the big issues that are getting in the way. People can see each

debate. During the discussion, several neighbors expressed frustration and anger at the actions by city Councilman Chris Herndon and Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Scott Gilmore, who helped broker the deal.

Several also expressed anger at the department’s executive director, Happy Haynes. In an interview with GPHN, Haynes had denied the existence of a Letter of Intent between the city and the developer to move forward with the land swap; however a Letter of Intent indeed was formalized between the two entities last November. Despite that Letter of Intent, the Parks and Recreation Department hired consultants to carry out additional public sessions to provide “input” for a new public park design, and claimed that Haynes would make the final recommendation for where the park should be located. Note: Since the meeting, Haynes’ office announced it is indeed recommending the city move ahead with the park land swap with the developer, and supports the building of the public park inside the Park Hill Commons development (the unsigned letter from the department to “Park Hill Neighbors” can be read online at greaterparkhill.org).

The Denver City Council will need to vote on whether to accept the park department’s recommendation. Check back next month for continuing coverage of this issue.

Historically, the lines that created the divisions in Park Hill have been variable and subject to change over time. As you can see from the aspirations above, people want One Park Hill. For this to happen, the community needs to understand and build on the rich legacy of inclusivity and working together for a common goal.

Residents who have lived in the neighborhood for 50 plus years, as well as newer residents, have selected this community for its rich history and diversity. There was concern that many moving into the neighborhood are unaware of the history and that “knowing the history of your community, and neighborhood, leads to some appreciation” in the words of one community member. This lack of knowl-

edge is contributing to some of the tensions around diversity and discourse that is not very civil.

3. Gentrification One resident voiced the concern that “gentrification threatens our history.” The fast changes, growth and gentrification of Denver make keeping up relationships with neighbors, and learning the history of the community, challenging. A neighbor stated that she “loves how diverse her block is and is afraid it will change.”

Another influence on losing the history of the neighborhood is that older adults are unable to age in place. Due to the rising cost of living and property taxes, they are being priced out of their longtime homes. Increasing isolation is also a factor.

4. School Equity Rising housing costs and redevelopment are also impacting Park Hill’s neighborhood schools as participants discussed the declining enrollment in some neighborhoods and deepening sharp economic divides between others, as can be seen in the five elementary schools in the Park Hill neighborhood.

5. Safety The topic of safety was multifaceted and means different things to different residents. In one community conversation, residents talked about threats from gang activity. One person summed up residents’ frustration by saying, “We wish the police would get a handle on the gang activity in the Holly Square.” This is quite different from safety concerns expressed in another community conversation, “While riding my bike, I don’t feel safe with cars whizzing by.” To deeply understand this issue and related priorities, more conversations with residents will be needed.

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June 2018

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Stroll through ten magnificent gardens throughout the historic Park Hill neighborhood on June 24 from 9:00 to 3:00. Whether you are looking for ideas and inspiration or just want to enjoy a leisurely afternoon in these beautiful spaces, the 2018 Park Hill Garden Walk will not disappoint.

Sunday, June 24th 9am – 3pm Tickets available now at www.parkhillgardenwalk.org. Tickets are also available at these retail locations.

• Ace Hardware On The Fax – 7100 E. Colfax Ave. between Pontiac and Poplar • Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe – 2216 Kearney Ave. • Spinelli’s Market – 4621 E. 23rd Ave. between Dexter and Cherry • The Park Hill Library – 4705 E. Montview Blvd. @ Dexter • Park Hill Bookstore (cash only) - 4620 E 23rd Ave. between Cherry & Dexter Advance tickets cost just $12. Seniors (65+) are just $10. Children under 12 are free. Tickets also available the day of the event for $15 at: • Ace Hardware on The Fax - 7100 E. Colfax Ave. between Pontiac and Poplar • Park Hill Community Bookstore (cash only) - 4620 E 23rd Ave. between Cherry & Dexter

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Know Your Candidates! Vote June 26!

The Democratic and Republican primaries are Tuesday, June 26. Do you know who your candidates are? So far this year in Colorado the race to replace John Hickenlooper as governor has gotten much of the attention, but several other races are also in play on the statewide ballot.

On Thursday, June 7, the Democratic HD8 Forum is hosting a forum, called “Here’s the Ticket,” to highlight candidates running for Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer and CU Regent. The forum is at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 2201 Dexter St., from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Former Colorado First Lady Dottie Lamm will moderate. Candidates and/or their representatives will be on hand, as will several Democratic candidates who are vying to be the party’s candidate for governor.

There is no charge to attend, and the public is welcome to learn more about the candidates.

Democratic candidates for Colorado Attorney General include Phil Weiser (website philforcolorado.com) and Joe Salazar (salazarforcoag.com). The attorney general is the state’s top law enforcement official,

responsible for ensuring that Colorado’s laws are being obeyed. The attorney general has wide latitude to pick and choose which legal actions are pursued. The winner of the June primary will face Republican George Brauchler in the November General election.

Democratic candidates for Colorado State Treasurer include Dave Young (website daveyoungforcolorado.com) and Bernard Douthit (website douthitforcolorado.com).

The state treasurer is responsible for managing the state’s coffers and making investment decisions in the state’s bank account.

The primary winner will face one of three Republicans who are also currently running.

The sole Democratic candidate running for Secretary of State is Jena Griswold (website jenaforcolorado.com). The secretary of state manages Colorado’s elections, including overseeing voter registration, administering campaign finance laws, registering political lobbyists and corporations, and overseeing charitable giving. Griswold will face the incumbent, Republican Wayne Williams, in the November general election.

We PHNEE’d to Talk

Park Hill Neighbors for Equity in Education (PHNEE) is hosting a series of discus-

Parade Registration Heats Up Returning And New Favorites Set Stage For An Epic July 4th Denver’s favorite Independence Day march, the Park Hill 4th of July Parade, is ready to rock Park Hill on July 4. For the Parade’s ninth year, organizers are promising another year of patriotic fun.

Register at parkhillparade.org June is here, and it’s time for groups who are thinking about participating to lock down their plans, rally their friends and family and get signed up. The parade website includes a simple sign-up form and links to photo galleries from previous parades for inspiration and ideas.

The parade starts at 1:30 p.m. on the 4th,

and the route is the same as years past: Down 23rd Avenue, from Dexter to Krameria streets. The list of groups already signed up for the parade includes some old favorites and new treats. Expected to appear this year are: • Platinum Diva Princesses – The neighborhood cheerleaders with more energy per pound then any group in the city return for another set of sizzling routines.

• The Galactic Academy – Denver’s best Star Wars costume group for kids, along with the Mandalorian Mercs.

• The ISKCON Krishna Temple and their 16-foot

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sions about improving equity in schools, including diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. The first two community conversations have been scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at the Pauline Robinson Branch Library, at 33rd and Holly Street beginning at 10 a.m. The second community conversation will be Wednesday, July 18 at the Park Hill Branch Library, at 6:30 p.m.

The title for the series is Equity in Schools: We PHNEE’d to Talk. The discussions are free and everyone is welcome.

Late To The Garden?

Have you had a busy spring and not gotten a chance to plant? Did your first plants fail? Are you just now deciding you want to garden? Not to worry. Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. has got you covered. On Wednesday, June 20, GPHC is hosting a workshop, Late to the Party: What You Can Still Grow in Your Garden. The free workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. at the GPHC office at 2823 Fairfax St. and includes information and seedlings you can take home to plant in your garden. For more information, check out the Facebook event page at facebook.com/events/1989692374692967/

I Want To Ride My Bicycle

Wednesday, June 27 is Bike to Work Day, so get geared up to join thousands of other Denverites to cycle to work. Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. and the Denver Pub-

lic Library are partnering on two stations at the Park Hill Library (Montview and Dexter Street) and the Pauline Robinson Library (33rd and Holly Street). Find out more at https://biketoworkday.us, or just stop by and visit on your way to work.

As you ponder opportunities to ride your bike more than once to work this summer, remember to avoid being the victim of bicycle theft. The following are a few related crime stats to chew on (as of May 17). The stats are regularly updated at crime.denverpost.com/crime/theft-bicycle/.

• Denver has had 405 bicycle thefts reported so far this year, an average of 90.5 per month / 3 per day.

• In 2017, Denver averaged 112.8 per month, and the year before that (2016) Denver averaged 136 per month.

• The most bicycle thefts any neighborhood in Denver has had this year is Five Points, with 33.

• The average number of bicycle thefts per neighborhood this year is 5.19.

Bike thieves don’t only look on the street, but will go into parking garages of hotels and residences to find targets of opportunity. If you see a person who seems out of place or is walking around with a bicycle front tire, they might be looking for a bicycle to steal. Report suspicious individuals to building security immediately.

Here’s to staying on two wheels this summer!

long, bright yellow, hand-pulled decorated temple.

• Park Hill Dance Academy – Ballerinas of all ages in tutus dancing in the parade.

• Plus dozens of other entries with intriguing names like “The Elmers,” “The Mighty, Mighty Mutchlers” and “A Well-Balanced Person.”

And the list goes on, including the Oblio’s golf cart (a parade lifer), the return of the Park Hill Patriots, classic cars, school groups and much more.

The parade, a GPHC event, is not possible without the generous support of sponsors, including this year’s Title Sponsors: Quebec Square Family Dentistry, PDC Energy and Friends for Chris Herndon. Premier sponsors: Dee Ciancio Realty, Oblio’s Pizza, The Hills Church, Dardano’s School of Gymnastics, Tables Restaurant, Spinelli’s Market and Coffeeship. Sponsors: Three Week Kitchens, Denver Public Library/ Park Hill Branch, Cake Crumbs, Grape Expectations, Twinkle Together/Music Together, Dental 911, Hakala Family Dentistry, Park Hill Dance Academy and the Living Younger Institute.

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RAW POLITICS | Penfield W. Tate III

Flurry At The 11th Hour Sine Die Legislature 2018, Hello Silly Season

Not surprisingly, two of the most signifiHUTF for county and municipal road projcant issues of the legislative session were ects, and $22.5 million to the Multimodal resolved as the midnight deadline on May fund.

9, Sine Die, approached. Working late into Forks in the road the night on the floor, in caucuses, and in conference committees, legislators provided Here is where it gets complicated. The legadditional support for PERA the day after islature passed SB1 assuming that there will they reached a compromise on transportabe at least two initiated transportation meation funding. sures on the November ballot. Both First, let’s talk transportation. measures will provide new authoriIn Senate Bill 18-001 (SB1), the zation for the issuance of bonds to legislature approved a deal out of fund highway improvements. As conference committee designed to of now, the source of the money to devote more money for the transrepay the bonds is the major differportation projects. SB1 is terribly ence. complex in its language. It is crafted Also, I reference new authorizabased on the uncertainty of the 2018 tion because last year the legislaelection and what voters may do at PENFIELD W. ture approved a bonding program the ballet in November. As a result, for transportation projects, but that TATE III let’s just focus on the major points of authorization is modified by SB1. compromise. And my apologies in advance One initiated measure is expected to aufor the acronyms. thorize up to $3.5 billion in bonds with a toAs passed, SB1 provides $695 million tal repayment cost not to exceed $5.2 billion from the state General Fund for transporover a 20-year period with the source of the tation funding in Fiscal Year 2018-19, which repayment of the borrowing to come from begins on July 1. Basically, those dollars are existing funds as appropriated annually by to be allocated $346.5 million to the state the legislature (no new taxes). If passed, SB1 highway fund (SHF) for highway projects; eliminates three of the four years of borrow$74.25 million to the users tax fund (HUTF) ing authorized in 2017. for county and municipal transportation The second anticipated measure will ask projects; and, $74.25 to the new Multimodal voters to approve a 20-year tax increase, Transportation Options Fund. currently expected to be a sales tax increase The Multimodal fund is created to finance in a range of .5 to 1 percent, and authorize and build fixed-route and on-demand tranbonding up to $5 billion with a total repaysit, projects enabled by new technology, ment cost of $7.8 billion over the 20-year studies, and bicycle or pedestrian projects. period (new taxes). The proceeds from the For those dollars, 85 percent will go toward new taxes will pay the bonds and may also local projects, and 15 percent will be for state be spent to fund state, county, municipal projects. and multimodal projects. If approved, SB1 In FY 2019-20 (beginning July 1, 2019) the maintains the 2017 bonding authorization. numbers are $150 million from the General If no funding proposal is approved by votFund to the SHF to finance $105 million of ers in 2018, SB1 refers a measure to voters state highway projects, $22.5 million to the for consideration next year. The 2019 mea-

sure will authorize up to $2.337 billion in bonding with a maximum repayment cost of $3.250 billion to be paid from existing revenues. If passed, SB1 eliminates three of the four years of bonding approved in 2017.

And if all measures fail in 2018 and 2019, the approved 2017 bonding remains in place.

Oh boy, and these were just the high points.

Details are in the PERA In the waning hours of the session, the legislature also finally addressed PERA. As part of the budget conversation, lawmakers had already appropriated an additional $225 million for PERA this fiscal year.

In addition, Senate Bill 200 (“SB200”) provided further adjustments to the PERA system. Employee contributions will be phased in, to include an additional 2 percent of salary over the next two years. Retirees will lose cost of living raises for two years but after that, annual raises will be capped at 1.5 percent yearly. State employers and school districts will make higher contributions as the employers’ share moving forward.

The retirement age is changed from 60 for state workers and 58 for teachers to 64 in the new bill. Also, the much-discussed option for a defined contribution or 401(k) plan will be limited to local government employees and other state employees but not school district employees – who happen to make up the largest group of PERA participants.

Gearing up for the June 26 Primary With the end of the session comes the focus on the upcoming primary election.

A number of primaries will be waged on June 26 on both sides of the political aisle.

Candidates for the Democratic nominee for governor are former State Sen. Mike Johnston, former state Treasurer Cary Kennedy, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and current U.S. Congressman Jared Polis.

The Republican lineup includes former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez, former legislator Victor Mitchell, businessman Doug Robinson, and state Treasurer Walker Stapleton.

All of the candidates except Lopez and Stapleton are currently running TV ads.

The winners from each party will face off in the general election in November. As we approach the primary, expect to see an increase in the number of ads. Expect the candidates to sharpen the conversation about their differences and relative merits.

Counting every vote For the first time in Colorado, this year unaffiliated voters can participate in the primary election, simply by designating which party they wish to participate in – Democratic or Republican.

With the near death of the Denver Post, it has been difficult to find much daily news coverage on this primary election, except on social media and online. Similarly, not much polling has been done, making it difficult to determine where any of the candidates stand.

But it is uncertain whether any polling at this point would be accurate or reveal where voters are headed. Many have speculated that it will take two or three election cycles before unaffiliated voters actually participate in primaries.

Given the national and local political climate, I am not certain that I share that view.

We may see an uptick in activity in unaffiliated voters, but not likely a mad rush to the primary polls. With the negative press and publicity surrounding national and local officials, and the recently concluded legislative session with expulsions and allegations of harassing behavior taking up the public’s attention, the majority of voters simply haven’t focused on June 26.

Look for canvassers walking through your neighborhood dropping off literature and soliciting your vote. Please remember that every vote counts. Happy summer.

Penfield W. Tate III is an attorney with Kutak Rock and serves on a number of nonprofit boards. He represented Park Hill in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1997 to 2000, and in the State Senate from 2001 to February 2003, when he resigned from the Senate to run for Mayor of Denver. Penfield’s adult daughter was born and raised in Park Hill, and he and his wife Paulette remain in the neighborhood.

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East senior Jack Stenson dives to defend a pass to a Lakewood offensive player in in the state championship game.

East High Wins The Ultimate Game Rules Of Engagement Include Fair Play, Basic Joy Story and photos by Reid Neureiter Special to the GPHN

East High athletes added another piece of championship hardware to their trophy case last month, as the East Angels Boys Ultimate team took the Colorado 2018 High School Boys state title at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

East beat Lakewood High 13-7 in the May 6 championship match, having knocked off Littleton in the quarterfinals and Boulder High in the semi-final earlier in the day.

East’s boys squad came into the tournament as the No. 1 seed, having excelled during the spring high school season. The East championship team features a number of Park Hill residents, including junior Ethan Cordess, senior Jack Stenson, and senior John Walsh.

The sport of Ultimate – sometimes referred to as “Ultimate Frisbee” – is an exhausting, non-contact sport that combines the running and field sense of soccer with the long passing of football, and the leaping ability and hand-eye coordination of basketball.

The sport uses a plastic flying disc (not a “Frisbee,” since the term is a trademark of the Wham-O toy company) and two op-

posing teams of seven players. The field is 40 yards wide and 70 yards long, with two 25-yard deep end zones (120 yards in total).

The two teams of seven line up in the opposing end zones and the disc is put in play, with one team throwing (or “pulling”) the disc the length of the field to the other team.

The rules are simple. The disc may only be advanced by throwing it to another player; a player cannot run with the disc.

A reception in the end zone scores a point.

If the team with the disc drops it, makes an incompletion, throws it out of bounds, or if the disc is intercepted, the opposing team picks up the disc and off they go in the other direction. A player with the disc has 10 seconds to throw it, or else the disc is turned over. The first team to a certain point number (usually 13 or 15) wins the game.

Spirit of sportsmanship The sport of Ultimate has grown tremendously in recent years, with most colleges sponsoring multiple teams. Denver has its own adult summer ultimate leagues, and Altitude Youth Ultimate is a nonprofit organization that sponsors middle and high school programs in Denver and Boulder.

One unique aspect of Ultimate is the

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East junior Ethan Cordess (orange shorts) leaps high over a Littleton player to grab the disc in the state quarterfinal match.

“Spirit of the Game.” According to the USA Ultimate official rules, “Ultimate relies upon a spirit of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the player. Highly competitive play is encouraged, but never at the expense of mutual respect among competitors, adherence to the agreed upon rules, or the basic joy of play.”

Protection of these vital elements serves to eliminate unsportsmanlike conduct from the Ultimate field.” Per the “Spirit of the Game,” there are no referees; players call their own fouls. According to East junior Cordess, the “Sprit of the Game” means that you “are driven by integrity and respect for your opponent.” Says Cordess, “It is part of what makes Ultimate so fun to play, and makes it so much of a community.“ So it was at the highly competitive state championship final match between East High School and Lakewood. Feats of remarkable athletic ability, leaping, sprinting, and driving for the disc, were punctuated by respect for the opponent. The players called their own fouls, and no adults interfered with the decisions. Fouls might include “traveling” – walking a few steps with the disc, or undue physical contact when trying to intercept a pass.

Uniformly, the East and Lakewood play-

ers respectfully discussed the alleged offense, decided whether an infraction had occurred, then shook hands and went back to playing the game. It was a refreshing respite from the typical soccer field or basketball courts where adult referees regularly interrupt play with whistles.

Winning the co-ed crown The state boys title is the second state Ultimate title for East High School this school year. East also won the co-ed tournament crown (played with teams consisting of both boys and girls) last fall.

Cordess gives great credit to East’s two volunteer coaches, Jonthan “Frito” Monforti and Jesse Roehm, calling them “two best high school coaches in Colorado.”

Monforti is a veteran of the famous Atlanta-based club team Chain Lightning, and Roehm is a member of Colorado’s top club team, Johnny Bravo, winner of the USA Ultimate 2014 National Championships.

East High School’s Ultimate club is a coed organization that encourages anyone interested to come out and join the fun. And for anyone wishing to try out the game of Ultimate, or just throw the disc a little bit, there is a regular Saturday morning pick-up Ultimate game at 10:30 a.m. near the east end of Stapleton’s Central Park.

Denver East’s Ultimate Team being presented with the State championship Trophy--a wooden engraved disk shaped like a frisbee.

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Education, continued from page 1 The system privileges bonuses early in a teacher’s career but not late in a career, says Shamburg. “Over time, you lose out.”

The district disagrees. In a November 2017 interview with the online news site Chalkbeat, DPS Deputy General Counsel Michelle Berge said that, “our teachers in the ProComp system are earning more than they would on the traditional salary schedule.”

Noble’s hard work. The tragic irony is that in four years, if my son succeeds in the program, there is a good chance he will make more money than Noble will with almost 20 years of teaching behind her. ) “Why should I stay here when I could move to another district and continue to receive salary increments for my entire teaching career?” Noble asks. “Another colleague of mine told me that by leaving teaching for a year and then coming back, she is now making $8,000 a year more than she was because she is able to get onto ProComp. Is this what I have to do too?”

The 14-year cap

A teacher with up to 14 years of service can add $833 per year to the base salary for participating in approved ongoing profesProComp3? sional development. After that, a teacher can obtain the $833 as a bonus, but it will In setting guidelines for the future of not be added to the teacher’s base salary.

ProComp, Shamburg says teachers want Similarly, a satisfactory evaluation can transparency and simplicity. The current increase one’s salary by $833/year for the system is so complex that Shamburg refirst 14 years. After that, the increase is only ports some teachers do not know if they $416 per year. are being paid the correct amount. Others Margaret Bobb, a veteran science teachsay it is difficult to predict how much they er at East High School who was a member will be paid from year to year as bonuses of the first ProComp Transition Team, change. says ProComp2 was essentially a “bait Tiffany Choi, who teaches French at East and switch.” ProComp, she says, brought High School, participated in a walk-in proteachers back to the previous compensation test on May 8. She says she makes $2,000 system, and capped teachers’ ability to inless than she earned a couple of years ago. crease their pay after 13 years of service.

If there is no change to the system, Shamburg predicts Denver will lose ground to other districts. She notes that some teachers are already going to other districts or going out of DPS and then coming back to have a salary reset and earn more.

With ProComp2, a teacher with a Bachelor’s degree starts at $41,689. If, for the next 10 years, that teacher does everything possible to max out his or her base salary by earning $833 yearly for taking professional development classes, and another $833 for a positive evaluation, that teacher would then earn $58,349. If the teacher earned a Master’s degree within those 10 years, that would be an additional $3,752 for a to- Veteran Science Teacher Margaret Bobb, and others at a protal of $62,101. test at East High School. Photo by C.L. Harmer In Cherry Creek, that same This makes it progressively difficult for teacher would be earning $70,361. In Auteachers to plan their futures in a city that rora, the salary would be $64,517. For a DPS is becoming increasingly expensive. teacher who stayed on the traditional salary A return to a more predictable salary schedule and did not opt-in to ProComp, schedule is what the union is seeking. the salary would be $59,682, slightly lower than what one would make in Westminster The latest round: Stay tuned Public Schools, $59,468.

During the March 14 round of negotiaCan’t afford one more dime tions, DPS presented a power point that Anna Noble, who teaches honors and AP suggested eliminating professional develchemistry at East, was advised to remain opment units as a way to increase one’s base on the traditional pay schedule because of salary and extending salary increases based her years of experience. Now a 15-year DPS on evaluations beyond year 14. veteran teacher with two masters degrees At the bargaining table, DCTA has proand two teenagers of her own, her salary posed a salary schedule that would pay a does not allow her to qualify for a mortgage teacher with a Bachelor’s degree $45,000. in Denver.

After 20 years of teaching, that same teach“My salary is maxed out, and THEN we er could earn $74,925. If that teacher earned are adding on top of it increasing contria Master’s degree along the way, the maxibutions for my health insurance of almost mum salary reached at year 20 would be $1,000 a month,” Noble wrote to the DPS $86,175.

Board of Education. “Now you are saying Boasberg said in March that if only DPS my PERA contributions are going up too! had the funds, he would put it toward I literally can not afford one more dime!” teacher salaries. The legislature just alloMeanwhile, Noble has worked evenings cated DPS an additional $50 million doland every single weekend this year pushing lars. Will some of those funds go towards herself and her students to do better. teacher salaries? We might not know until (As a personal aside, my son took AP January. chemistry with Noble and she wrote him a Lynn Kalinauskas is Education Chair of recommendation letter for his college apGPHC, Inc. plication. He will be starting at CU in the engineering department, in part because of

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EARTH MATTERS | Tracey MacDermott

Giant Sucking Sound Call To Action: Join The ‘No Straw’ Movement Today

Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. is powering message that one small change part of Denver’s Sustainable Neighborhood for every business has a great impact on Program. We met early this year to brainour waters and the life they support - from storm and begin building a plan for each of our local rivers and streams all the way to the categories within the program. Energy, the sea.

Air, Water, Land and People are our five The first target city was Boulder. Colotarget areas. rado Ocean Coalition has since Participating neighborhoods expanded the campaign to inearn program credits for their efclude other cities in Colorado, forts and, depending on the numincluding Denver and Salida. The ber of credits earned in a given campaign closely mirrors efforts year, they may receive designation to reduce plastic pollution that are as a “Participating Sustainable happening in many other towns, Neighborhood” or an “Outstandcities and states across the couning Sustainable Neighborhood” try. from the city of Denver. Within Here in Denver, Adelita’s on TRACEY just a couple months of joining Broadway has already eliminated the program, our neighborhood MACDERMOTT plastic straws in their restaurant. already met the criteria for OutIn Park Hill, Phoenician Kastanding Neighborhood. bob has stopped serving plastic In past columns you my have read my serving tubs for condiments. These small plea for us all to stop using plastic straws. I changes go along way in reducing our sinam again submitting that request, not only gle use plastic waste. to individuals but also our neighborhood I am asking all our neighbors, as well as restaurants.

Park Hill restaurants, to take the following First, some background: In the United pledge – today.

States, we use 500 million plastic straws evIndividuals ery single day. That’s enough to encircle the 1. The next time you’re at a restaurant, simearth 2.5 times. Many of these straws end ply say, “No straw, please.” up in the environment and in our oceans, 2. If you want to use a straw, bring a reuswhere they create widespread pollution and able one with you. are fatal to marine life. Plastic straws are 3. Encourage your favorite restaurants to one of the top 10 most common trash items join the movement. found on beaches worldwide.

4. Spread the word to your friends and Now, let’s look to Boulder for some infamily. spiration. People living in Boulder recently Restaurants sucked through about 175,000 plastic straws 1. Make a commitment to stop offering every day. In 2016, a group called Colorado plastic straws in your resOcean Coalition launched taurant. If people ask for a a local effort there, called straw, offer a paper or reusSuck the Straws Out. In the United States, we able alternative.

The idea of the campaign came to light when use 500 million plastic 2. Take the Pledge by going to www.inlandoceanToula Georgakopoulos, straws every single day. coalition.org and click on the owner of Taco Junky, a hip restaurant on The That’s enough to encircle What We Do, Campaigns, Suck the Straws Out. Hill in Boulder, stumbled the earth 2.5 times.

3. Use the materials proupon a video showing the vided in the campaign harm that plastic straws packet to promote the can do to marine life. She movement at your restaurant. thought about how her restaurant might Encourage other restaurants in your area take a small step, which would have big to join! We are hoping to sign up our great consequences. On Aug. 1, 2016, Taco Junky restaurants here in Park Hill and citywide went straw-free. to eliminate plastic straw use, as well as Georgakopoulos soon partnered with single-use plastics. others who were also addressing plastic If you have taken the pledge, please let me pollution, including the Colorado Ocean know at chair@greaterparkhill.org.

Coalition, Shared Paths, and Verde Azul.

The groups collaborated to create a camTracey MacDermott is chair of the board of paign to eliminate single-use plastic straws Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. Active in Boulder. The campaign targets restauin the Registered Neighborhood Organizarants, coffee shops, small businesses, and tion for many years, MacDermott was the the community at large. Since going straw 2012 recipient of the Dr. J. Carlton Babbs free, Taco Junky has saved 13,000 straws on Award for Community Service. This year average per month from entering the waste she received the INC Neighborhood Star stream.

Award for 2017, for her advocacy on behalf Change moves outward in ripples, and of Park Hill. She was trained as a Climate Suck the Straws Out seeks to bring the emReality Leader in 2017.

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The photos on this page and the next show a few of the gardens that are included in the 2018 Park Hill Garden Walk. Photos courtesy Garden Walk organizers

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$2 million is the new $1 millionAre you saving enough for retirement?

As an avid reader of Money magazine during my adolescent years, I often read that people should save $1 million by retirement age.

Fast forward two decades and I’ve now turned my passion for investing and personal finance into a career. I recently started wondering if $1 million is still a sufficient goal for aspiring retirees.

Let’s assume George and Susan are Park Hill residents in their mid-60s who plan to retire this year. They were both high earners and accumulated $1 million in retirement savings. Here’s how their income might look in retirement.

their house. The giant tree in the backyard reminded them of where they were married - Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, Calif. “A creative haven that stirs all the senses, Carmel Valley blends nature’s majesty with man’s artistry.” They were also inspired by their Caribbean and European backgrounds, including bright colors, fragrance and shady spaces.

Common with all the gardeners was a desire to have good entertainment areas.

Stamped concrete, stone and brick act as the foundations, while various pergola styles are used to help define the spaces.

Each gardener uses yard art to reflect their personalities and interests. This art is often repurposed material used in very creative ways. Things that a lot of people might just put in the trash have been reinvented in fun, quirky and amazing ways.

Whether their inspiration was driven by a tree, a patio area, a raised garden bed, repurposed materials, animals or plants in general, for all it is about “making the space better.”

Question: What is your favorite place in your garden and why?

The common theme is a love of entertaining friends and family. Whether that’s a barbeque for a group or just sharing a glass of wine with a friend, the gardeners enjoy having an outdoor space that is warm and welcoming.

Their favorite place is also dependent on the time of day and the season. One couple enjoys hanging out on their front porch until the sun gets too intense, then they move to the backyard. One person likes sitting on the edge of her raised garden bed and admiring the growth of her crops. Others like the social aspect – people often stop and talk with them while they are out working in their yard.

To enter the yard at one of the homes, you go through a gate that keeps the yard hidden until you walk through. The homeowners love the element of surprise. It is a favorite of their guests as well. The gate opens to a large, beautiful space that simply

Whether George and Susan can live their desired lifestyle on $90,000 a year is debatable, considering all the things they spend money on: travel, hobbies, financial gifts to charities and family, a ski condo, etc. If they had doubled their retirement savings to $2 million, they could expect to receive an additional $30,000 annually.

So, it appears that the bar for achieving financial independence has been raised.

Your Savings Factor-Are you on Track?

Fidelity Investments recently published research on how much one should have saved by various ages in order to accumulate a sufficient nest egg. Here are the sobering results: Age Factor

30 1x salary

35 2x

40 3x

45 4x

50 6x

55 7x

60 8x

67 10x

Source: Fidelity.com/viewpoints/retirement. Assumes you save 15% of your income annually from age 25 until 67. Your portfolio will be allocated at least 50% to stocks over your lifetime and you will maintain your pre-retirement lifestyle.

To illustrate this guidance, let’s assume Jill and Jason are 40 something year-old Park Hill residents who earn a combined salary of $250,000 annually and contribute 15% of their income to retirement savings. We’ll assume they hope to retire at age 67 and live a similar lifestyle in retirement as they do now. Jill and Jason should have amassed at least $750,000 in retirement savings by age 40 and be approaching $1 million by age 45.

As with all general advice, remember that your personal and financial circumstances will determine your nest egg target. If you’d like to explore the appropriate retirement savings trajectory for you, we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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takes your breath away. It is spectacular.

One woman told me she envisions her daughters getting married in their yard and often pictures herself walking them down the brick path.

Question: What do people notice most about your garden?

The answers spanned the gamut, from a small specific place in the yard to the entire area and the beautiful backdrop it offers from the house and the entertainment space. For all, their yards are an extension of their homes, providing different living spaces to enjoy.

One home has a hammock in an out-ofthe-way place in the yard. The owner often finds guests in the hammock, just enjoying a private moment.

Since all of our gardeners share a love of entertaining, that portion of their yards is a focal-point for each space. These spaces are welcoming, comfortable and offer a sense of tranquility. Each has its own personality and reflects the interests and character of the homeowners.

Question: What words of wisdom can you share with people who want to create their own special garden?

In a word … patience! Every person I spoke with talked about the need for patience when it comes to the garden. One

person said, “It’s the opposite of instant gratification.”

Think about how you are going to use your yard and what elements are important to you and then prioritize. Is a vegetable garden more important than a flowerbed?

Is the entertainment space the primary purpose? Do you want water features? Do you want a more open space or smaller private areas? Do you want a barrier from the street? Do you want low-maintenance landscaping? Do you want drought-tolerant plants? What’s your budget?

Even if you are a do-it-yourselfer, everyone recommends at least consulting with a professional landscaper. Pros can help you in ways you don’t even think about. They understand the environment and will work within your wish list and budget.

Start with trees. Buy them as big as you can afford and have them professionally planted. They take at least three years to settle in and show their potential. They also provide a focal point. Then, layer. It brings depth and interest to the space.

Take the time to see what’s missing. Do you need more color? Do you want plants that will attract birds? Think about how you use your yard, how you want it to feel and what’s missing to make that happen.

Lastly … Enjoy your garden!

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Where And How To Get Your Tickets To The June 24 Garden Walk The 10 gardens on this year’s Park Hill Garden Walk will be on display from Sunday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at parkhillgardenwalk.org.

Advance tickets go on sale May 22 for $12.

Seniors age 65-plus pay $10. Children under 12 are free.

They are also available at the following locations: • Ace Hardware On The Fax – 7100 E. Colfax Ave. • Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe – 2216 Kearney Ave. • Spinelli’s Market – 4621 E. 23rd Ave. • The Park Hill Library – 4705 E. Montview Blvd.

• Park Hill Community Bookstore (cash only) 4620 E 23rd Ave.

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AT THE LIBRARY

From Balancing Rocks To 3D Printing Let The Summer of Adventure Begin

By Tara Bannon Williamson

an appointment for Monday or Tuesday.

Park Hill Branch Librarian

Rain Garden Work Day | Saturday, June 2, 9:30 - 1 p.m.

Summer of Adventure begins on June 1!

The library has been offering a summer reading program for as long as I can remember. A primary goal is to curb the loss of reading and math skills experienced by youth during the summer months. The library is excited to offer a wide variety of informal learning and activities over the summer, creating a flexible environment by encouraging participating inside the library, online, and in the community.

Each year, the Denver Public Library makes small improvements, incorporating the latest research and input from customers. This year, those going into kindergarten

Participate in building Pauline Robinson’s Rain Garden. Bring your gloves and a shovel and rake. We will continue to learn about rain gardens and will be digging and planting.

Board Games | Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 1:30 p.m.

A board game is a tabletop game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked “board.” Some games are based on pure strategy, but many contain an element of chance; and some are purely chance, with no element of skill.

ested in 3D printers? We’ll teach you how to use free 3D modeling software (available at tinkercad.com) to create objects that can be 3D printed or even used in video game creation.

DISCLAIMER: 3D printing is SLOW, so we won’t be able to print out your creations right away. You will receive a print of what you design in the workshop 1-2 weeks afterwards. (Teens) Clothespin Airplane | Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.

Be an engineer! Build and design an airplane using popsicle sticks. Ideal for children grades K-5.

The Pauline Robinson Book Club | Saturday, June 23, 12 p.m.

This month’s selection: Home by Toni Morrison. Drop-ins are welcome.

Sound Formation | Tuesday, June 26, 2 p.m.

Rhythm & Percussion. This is an interactive workshop with high quality hand percussion instruments from around the world, for participants to use. Workshop helps understand the true nature of rhythm. (Teens) Stained Glass Frame | Wednesday, June 27, 11 a.m.

Learn about colors with this visual and

Hummingbird Henna for Teens | Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the history of henna, practice designs with henna ink, and have a professional design applied to your hand/ arm/leg. Ideal for ages 11-17. *Arrive early, seating is limited.

May the Force (of Static Electricity) Be With You | Wednesday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Static Electricity surrounds us, binds us, and is a whole lot of fun to explore. Come Padawans, learn the secrets of static electricity and join interactive demonstrations on how you can harness its Force to move objects, generate lightning, propel starships, and more.

Drive-In Movie Box Cars | Wednesday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate National Drive-In Movie Day by making a car from a box and then watching some short films with popcorn. Ideal for ages 2-8.

Pool Noodle Craft | Friday, June 8, 3 p.m.

Make a bow and arrow and pom pom shooter from pool noodles. Ideal for ages 5-12.

Stone Balancing with Tom O’Dwyer | Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2 p.m.

Play with the forces of gravity and nature as you learn to balance stones by settling your mind and harnessing your own artistic design. Children 7-14 must be accompanied by an adult. Come to one or all sessions.

Magic Club | Monday, June 11 and Monday, June 25, 4:30 p.m.

Do you already play Magic: the Gathering, or are you interested in learning? Stop by two afternoons a month to play and meet other teens. Ideal for ages 10-17.

Mindful Mobility | Tuesday, June 12, 4 p.m.

Incorporating mindful breath and alignment, we’ll open up the body to improve range of motion and balance for safety and longevity. Simple, fun and accessible to people of all fitness levels.

Participants from the YouthBiz Mini Spring Break Camp at the Pauline Robinson Branch Library in March. The students met for four days and presented their business ideas in May. Photo courtesy Leslie Williams

through graduating high school have three learning paths to take: READ, MAKE, and EXPLORE. Those younger than kindergarten will follow the “Five Every Child Ready to Read” practices – SING, TALK, READ, WRITE, and PLAY. Research shows that intrinsic motivation is a beneficial state that comes from within an individual, and is not generated from an external reward. With intrinsic motivation, the reward is the behavior itself.

For example, I take a walk to enjoy the beautiful trees along Montview because I have the will and interest to enjoy the activity at hand. If I were only to take a walk if I promised myself a cannoli from Spinelli’s (extrinsic motivation) that would not have the same long-term benefit as me building a healthy habit through self-confidence and dedication.

Summer of Adventure participants have the opportunity to earn two prizes this summer. The first is available at the time of registration which, depending on your age, will be an egg shaker, journal or book.

The second prize will also be a book. We love giving away books to keep, as studies have proven that the number of books in a child’s home has a significant impact on the success of the child later in life. Having as few as 20 books in the home makes a momentous difference propelling a child to a higher level of education, and the more books you add, the greater the benefit.

Read on for the details on the adventures that await you this summer at the library!

Pauline Robinson Library Events Tech Help Appointments |Mondays and Tuesdays, noon – 1 p.m.

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Blockworkers, newspaper bundlers, readers, writers, photographers and other dignitaries flocked to the Park Hill Branch Library in early May for a party to celebrate the Fourth Estate, community journalism and specifically the Greater Park Hill News. Here is one candid shot capturing the moment: From left, Pauline Robinson Branch Librarian Leslie Williams, Antoine Arnold, Elonda WalkerVaughn, Congresswoman Diana DeGette. Photo by Cara DeGette

DYI Dry Erase Board | Tuesday, June 5, 2 p.m.

Participants will make a dry erase board using a picture frame. (Teens) Preschool Storytime | Wednesdays, June 6, 20, 27, 10:30 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for 3-5 year olds and their parents or caregivers.

Man of 1000 Songs | Wednesday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Rob Wivchar using vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, The Man of 1000 Songs will present children’s classics, Disney tunes and classic rock. Ideal for ages 0-11.

Maker Thursdays |Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30 p.m

Design, build, and tinker with lots of fun materials to create anything you can dream up. Engineer and build the best solution to a problem using simple materials.

Birdhouses | Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m.

Build and create a custom-painted birdhouse. A home that can provide a place for birds to live. Real tools, real wood, real cool.

We can add them to our rain garden once that is built. (Teens) Mini Early Literacy Fair with If Not You, Then Who?| Wednesday, June 13, 10 a.m. to noon

tactile art activity. Ideal for children age 0-5. (Join us right after Storytime.)

UV Bouncy Balls | Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m.

Be a chemist! Make bouncy balls using fluorescent tempera paint and see how it reacts when exposed to black light. Ideal for children ages 8-12.

Enter the Maker Challenge for a chance to win a prize for a project you’ve made this summer. Starting June 1, visit http:// denverlibraryadventures.org/and click on “Share Your Project.”

Park Hill Library Events All Ages Storytime | Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Craft activity immediately follows the program.

Baby Storytime | Thursdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Play and social time immediately follow the program.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | Tuesday, June 12, 6 p.m.

Join the Park Hill TAB. Help plan events and projects, talk about your favorite books, music, movies and make your opinion count. Plus snacks. Ideal for ages 13 and up.

Safari Sally | Wednesday, June 13, 3 p.m.

Meet some amazing animals up close and personal with Safari Sally. Find out not only how they make our world a better world, but how we can help make it a better world for the animals.

Voice of the Wood Chamber Players | Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.

Four cellos and two violins. Good friends, playing great music, and having a wonderful time in a casual atmosphere.

Pashmina, with Author Nidhi Chanani | Thursday, June 14, 4 p.m.

Meet Nidhi Chanani, guest at Denver Comic Con and author of the acclaimed graphic novel Pashmina. In this colorful and heartwarming debut, Chanani weaves a tale about hardship and self-discovery born from juggling two cultures and two worlds.

Father’s Day Gift Making | Friday, June 15, 3 p.m.

Decorate a mug for dad or someone special with oil based markers. Ideal for ages 5-10.

Tape & Paint Dots for Preschoolers | Monday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.

Use various materials to create an art piece. Ideal for ages 1-5.

Join us for two hours of literacy fun! Explore a variety of activities that focus on the early literacy skills (READ, WRITE, TALK, SING, PLAY, LAUGH). Babies, toddlers and preschoolers will play and learn with simple hands-on activities that can be continually re-created at home for endless learning and fun. Program is geared toward ages birth to 5 years and their caregivers.

Toddler Storytime | Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

No Strings Attached Book Chat | Saturdays, June 2 and 30, 11 a.m.

Read one or more books from these graphic novel series: Lunch Lady by Jarrett Krosoczka, Baby Mouse or Squish by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm. Book club fun includes a Lunch Lady relay race, create your own graphic novel character and have a snack that Squish loves.

Zine Workshop with Denver Zine Library | Wednesday, June 13, 3 p.m.

Telling Your Life Story | Tuesday, June 5, 4 p.m.

Edible Revolution for Teens | Tuesday, June 19, 6 p.m.

What is a zine? Learn about this unique form of publication and Denver’s Zine Library, then make your own mini booklet.

Ideal for children grades K-5.

3-D printing Basics | Tuesday, June 19, 2 p.m.

Want to learn about 3D modeling? Inter-

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.

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

Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to identify your own stories of the people, events and experiences that shaped who you are.

Bonus: This six-step process also can be used to help declutter and downsize.

Kids’ Book Club | Tuesday, June 19, 3:30 p.m.

Class covers shopping and cooking skills with recipes easily reusable at home. Topic: rice and pasta. Ideal for ages 11-17. *Arrive early, seating is limited. continued on page 16 The Greater Park Hill News

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Bighorn rams square off as seen during bike ride up Waterton Canyon

Bison bulls seen at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, with Denver skyline in the distance.

Wild, continued from page 1 called “buffalo.” Just five miles from north Park Hill, the 16,000-acre Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge maintains a herd of more than 100 bison, and has a nine-mile scenic wildlife drive that allows you to get close to the animals. Chances of seeing the bison are good, but be sure to stay in your car. They can be dangerous.

There is also the permanent herd kept at the Buffalo Herd Overlook west of Denver, just off Interstate 70 at exit 254 (Genesee Park).

Sometimes the bison are visible at the I-70 overlook, and sometimes they are not. The Arsenal is the most likely place to see bison.

Mule Deer For big mule deer, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal is again a good bet. Two recent drives along the scenic wildlife route revealed a number of full-antlered bucks and a herd of maybe 25 does and fawns.

Without fear they will be hunted, the mule deer at the Arsenal are generally not afraid of cars.

Bighorn Sheep Harder to find than bison and deer, there are bighorn sheep at the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, and a herd on the steep slopes north of I-70 near

Georgetown. One can sometimes see sheep on Mount Evans as well. But the most likely place to find and see bighorn sheep up close is Waterton Canyon, along the South Platte streambed near Littleton, south of Denver.

Denver Water maintains the six-mile dirt road that follows the South Platte up the canyon. Although one can easily walk the route, the best way to see the sheep is by bicycle, riding up the easy road beyond the first two miles, which can sometimes become crowded with hikers on weekends. To protect the wildlife, dogs are not allowed.

As a result, the sheep, including big rams with full horns, are not scared of people and will sometimes approach within just a few yards. In the fall, headbutting behavior between the big rams can be heard for miles.

Rocky Mountain Goats These sure-footed creatures are seen on the steep and rocky slope of Colorado’s 13ers and 14ers. But if you want to maximize your chances of seeing a goat, and don’t have the stamina to climb a high peak, driving (or cycling) to the top of Mount Evans is the best way. In mid-summer the goats, including kids, will swarm the scenic Mount Evans summit road and have been known to crowd the finish line of the Mount Evans Bicycle Hillclimb race.

Park visitors observe bull elk in rut in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park.

Elk Evergreen has its own elk herd, but the most likely place to see elk, including the big-racked bulls, is Estes Park and the open valleys of Rocky Mountain National Park.

In the fall, near sundown, within just a few miles of the Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park entrance, one can almost always see big bulls herding a harem of cows into a valley. Watch out for the traffic jams as gawkers pull over to get a good view. Elk are often seen wandering through the streets of the town of Estes Park itself.

Moose Moose are frequently seen in the Winter Park area, and more recently have populated the valley above Keystone, near Montezuma. But the best and most likely place to see a moose close to Denver is the Brainerd Lake Recreation Area, just off the Peak-to-Peak highway, near Ward. Experts advise arriving early, before dawn, because the moose usually clear out by 8 a.m. Unfortunately, the access road to Brainerd Lake will be closed this year from March 1 to June 28 to allow for road construction.

Pronghorn The second-fastest land animal, after the cheetah, pronghorn can maintain speeds

of 40 miles-per-hour for several miles and purportedly run up to 60 miles-per-hour in short bursts. Pronghorn can be as hard to find as they are fast, but an eagle-eyed observer can sometimes spot pronghorn on the open plains to the east and southeast of Denver (beyond DIA). The animals can sometimes be viewed along E-470 from the Jewell to Parker exits. Urban development has put pressure on the populations closest to Denver metro area. Herds exist in Park County and Chaffee County as well, where pronghorn are sometimes seen in the pastures in the shadows of the Collegiate peaks near Salida. The Comanche National Grassland in southeastern Colorado is well populated with pronghorn, sometimes being referred to as “Antelope Alley” by hunters.

White-Tail Deer Smaller than mule deer, white-tails can be seen with some frequency in the early morning at Cherry Creek State Park southeast of Park Hill grazing on the open grass fields in the western and southern sections of the Park. Cherry Creek State Park has both a driving road and a nice cycling path that goes nearly three-quarters of the way around the Cherry Creek Reservoir. When spooked, white-tails run away, lifting their white tails as a signal of danger.

Mountain Goat watches bicycle racer.

Bighorn rams square off, as seen during a bike ride up Waterton Canyon.

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Mule deer buck seen at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

Mountain Goat at Summit of Mount Evans. Photo by Darcy Neureiter.

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Library, continued from page 14 rocks trend. Ideal for ages 5-12.

The Amazing Elstuns’ Magic Hoedown | Wednesday, June 20, 3 p.m.

A special hourlong summer presentation for family audiences featuring the comedy magic of real live married magic couple Dave and Connie Elstun.

Tools for Your Caregiving Journey with Jane Barton | Wednesday, June 20, 6 p.m.

Discuss and test drive some tools for mapping the caregiving journey including CareMaps by Atlas of Caregiving which will help you map and assess your current and future care situation, as well as other online resources.

Tween Book Club | Thursday, June 21, 3:30 p.m.

Walk Two Moons by Sharron Creech Activity: TBD

Come explore your supportive relationships and learn about the mission and services of A Little Help, whose mission is to connect neighbors to help seniors thrive.

Talon Talk | Wednesday, June 27, 3 p.m.

We will dive into the characteristics that define raptors and why they are important to our ecosystems. Discover the various types of birds of prey found all over the world, what it takes to care for a bird of prey, and learn how Nature’s Educators is permitted to keep raptors. Animal ambassadors will be present.

African Americans in the West | Wednesday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.

Underground Comedy Club: David Rodriguez | Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m.

David Rodriguez, who has played clubs and indie rooms across the Western U.S, lives in Fort Collins with his wife and two kids who he loves very much but makes fun of onstage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Eighteen and over only due to adult content.

Rock Painting | Friday, June 22, 3 p.m.

Community Center Stage: A Little Help | Tuesday, June 26, 4 p.m.

Decorate rocks to keep or to hide around the neighborhood as part of the kindness

Terri Gentry from the Black American West Museum will highlight the prominent role African-Americans played in the settlement of Colorado as miners, soldiers, homesteaders, schoolteachers, ranchers, blacksmiths, cowboys, lawmen and more.

Bleach Pen T-Shirts | Friday, June 29, 3 p.m.

Use a bleach pen to make a design on a shirt. Ideal for ages 5-12.

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The Girl Scouts of Troop 67602, making garden signs. Photo by Francine Mugge

We’re Loving The Growing Season Awash In The Bounty Of Generous Neighbors

By Sierra Fleenor Executive Director, GPHC

Our food pantry garden is starting to produce, the farm stand is set up out front, and we’re loving the start of the growing season here at Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. If you haven’t gotten your garden started and you’re feeling a little behind, join us for our Late to the Party: What You Can Still Grow in Your Garden workshop on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll be handing out seedlings (first come, first served) and talking about what you can do to get your garden going later in the season.

We’d like to thank all our volunteers and donors who have helped us in the garden and with our food programs. Thank you for providing food, garden supplies, and funds to GPHC’s operations. Thank you for sorting and stocking food. Thank you for cleaning and sorting vegetables. Thank you for getting dirty in the garden and harvesting the goodness you’ve helped grow.

You make Greater Park Hill the incredible neighborhood and community it is. Your efforts at GPHC help provide healthy nutrition to neighbors in need year ‘round.

This month, we’d particularly like to thank the Girl Scouts of Troop 67602 for their volunteerism and their donations.

These amazing kiddos from central Denver, Stapleton, and Greater Park Hill collected seeds for our Garden-in-a-Box program. In addition to the packets of cucumber, pea, green bean, squash and flower seeds, the Girl Scouts created signs for our gardeners so they would know what was planted.

Troop 67602 have made a wonderful difference in our community and helped our neighbors grow their own food.

Additionally, we’d like to thank all of the sponsors of our Garden-in-a-Box program, including Ace on the Fax, City Floral, GrowHaus, the Urban Farm at Stapleton, and Councilman Christopher J. Herndon.

Thank you also to the Park Hill Elementary students of Ms. Boyer and Ms. Peterson’s first grade classes. These budding entrepreneurs created cards for Valentine’s Day, sold the cards, and donated all the funds raised to our food pantry during a recent visit to our office. Their funds will help us provide our clients with can openers, spatulas, ladles, and other items that are critical to preparing food, but that are

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also often difficult for our clients to secure.

Join us at our free farm stand every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting this month and going through October.

The farm stand will be set up out front of GPHC’s office at 2823 Fairfax St. (unless there’s rain, then we’ll be inside). We welcome you to bring garden goodies to donate, to pick up some vegetables, fruit, and bread for your family, or to do both. This program has grown into a weekly celebration of bounty, community, and sharing.

We hope you’ll join us.

Each month we publish a list of our needs for our food programs for those of you who like to make donations. For June, our food pantry needs cans of peaches, pears, mixed fruit, applesauce any other variety of canned fruit. Canned meats are another popular item. We especially need tuna, chunk chicken, Vienna sausages, and spam. Our clients have also requested rice, dehydrated mashed potatoes, hearty soups, pasta and rice sides, and ramen. We cannot distribute expired items, so please check your items before making a donation.

Donations of fresh or frozen meat, dairy, bread, vegetables, and fruit are always appreciated. Keep this in mind when you’re gardening this summer. If you grow more than your family can consume, please consider donating your fresh items to our food pantry and farm stand.

We also distribute hygiene products through our pantry and we currently need travel and full-sized lotion, bars of soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouthwash. Clients have also requested laundry detergent (in smaller containers) and dish soap.

In addition, we accept financial donations for our food pantry and weekend food programs, as well as other programs we offer. If you’d like to make a donation, or want more information about how to get involved as a volunteer, visit our website at greaterparkhill.org or call us at 303-3880918.

We accept food donations for our programs at a few locations, including at GPHC’s office (2823 Fairfax St.) Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We also accept donations of non-perishable items at the Park Hill Branch Library and Cake Crumbs during their regular business hours.

AARP Queen City Chapter #995 Ace on the Fax Blessed Sacrament Cake Crumbs and Patrons City Floral Councilman Christopher J. Herndon’s office Cure D’ Ars Daisy Troop 67602 Denver Food Rescue Food Bank of the Rockies/9 News Cares GrowHaus Messiah Community Church

Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church Park Hill Community Garden Park Hill Congregational Church Park Hill Library and Patrons Park Hill United Methodist Church Re/Max Cherry Creek St Paul Lutheran Church St. Thomas Episcopal Church Temple Micah The Urban Farm at Stapleton Whole Hearted Mobile Vet

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Chilling With Stormie Stormie is an adorable brown tabby cat who is looking for his new family.

Due to his shy personality he would do best in a quiet home with children over the age of 12. Stormie is an affectionate cat and is ready to relax in a loving home.

Come meet him today. He is at the Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., and his ID# is 0774348.

To see other furry friends available for adoption, visit ddfl.org.

KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD STRONG! Join Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.

We have a variety of memberships. All memberships are tax deductible.

PARK HILL VET | Dr. Margot Vahrenwald, DVM, ASVJ

___ Individual or Family ($35/year) ___ Business or Patron ($250/year)

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Food for Thought: Part 2

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Thinking about pet food? I know it’s not necessarily the most gripping topic, but it can be of critical importance to your pet’s health. We started last month with busting a few pet food myths, and we’ll continue this month, along with tools in evaluating a pet food choice. (Note: If you missed last month’s Part 1, you can find it at greaterparkhill.org) Now to dive in to dismissing a few more myths about pet foods.

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Busting Pet Food Myths, And The Importance Of Reading Labels

ingredients do not determine the quality of the food, but rather the nutritional value of each ingredient in combination with each other is what provides nutrition.

The ingredients must provide the proper nutrients to meet the guaranteed nutrient analysis provided on the pet food label and for how the product is to be used.

The most important role a pet owner has with regards to nutrition is to be an educated consumer. Your veterinarian can help with DR. MARGOT Myth No. 1: Raw diets are healthier.

Not true. No scientific studies VAHRENWALD information, but there are things already available to you to implehave been published showing health ment today. benefits from raw food diets. Rather, sevThe first is reading the label and looking eral raw pet food nutritional studies highat the nutritional adequacy statement – this lighted potential concerns for nutritional is the AAFCO statement of what life stage imbalances, as well as public and pet health the food is appropriate for such as growth, risks. Nutritional deficiencies adult maintenance or supplecan lead to significant health mental only. impacts for a patient. While By-products offer Keep in mind that in all life contamination risks are excellent sources of stages food must meet the deone of the primary reasons mands of the most nutrient protein and other that pet foods are pulled by needy stages of life – pregnannutrients, and to our manufacturer or the FDA as cy and growth, for example. pets and people can become pets taste delicious.

Food for pets in these stages severely ill. If you review pet may not be appropriate for an food recalls, you will find that overweight or senior pet due to many are small, raw processors. high calorie or protein content.

Myth No. 2: By-products are bad for my pet.

The second is to be savvy about informaNot true. By definition, by-products are tion. The World Small Animal Veterinary the animal parts that we don’t typically eat Association (WSAVA) is a great resource such as liver, kidneys or other organ meats. for information. The following summary Many of these are considered delicacies in handouts offer great information for cat other cultures but are not generally popular and dog owners as you pull out that smartin the United States. For pet foods, there phone to look up information. are very strict definitions about what can be considered a by-product versus what 1) wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-andcannot be used. Pet foods cannot contain Emma-editorial/The-Savvy-Cat-Ownfeathers, hair, horns, teeth or hooves. Byer-s-Guide-to-Nutrition-on-the-Interproducts offer excellent sources of protein net.pdf and other nutrients, and to our pets taste 2) wsava.org/WSAVA/media/Arpita-anddelicious.

Emma-editorial/The-Savvy-Dog-Owner-s-Guide-to-Nutrition-on-the-InterNow a question rather than a myth: Is the net.pdf ingredient list the best way to determine the quality of a food?

The answer is, no. Our pets require nutrients rather than ingredients. Individual

Dr. Margot can be reached at parkhillvet. com.

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If these membership levels are not suitable, GPHC will gratefully accept a donation for membership dues at a level that is comfortable for you and your family.

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GPHC, Inc: Who We Are, What We Do, Our Mission The Mission and The Officers of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. The Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., is a volunteer-based registered neighborhood organization that promotes the character and vibrancy of Park Hill, provides resources, information and advocacy, and preserves quality of life and the history of the neighborhood through community participation.

The Greater Park Hill Community board is comprised of volunteer representatives from 10 districts, as well as at-large representatives.

If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, contact current GPHC Board Chair Tracey MacDermott at chair@greaterparkhill.org for details.

The following are current board members, and their best contacts.

Many representatives prefer to be contacted through the main office – at 303388-0918 or info@greaterparkhill.org.

If you have an issue you’d like to discuss about the neighborhood, contact your board representative. For those board members who don’t have a phone or email contact in the list at right, leave a message at the main number and it will be forwarded to your elected representative by GPHC Executive Director Sierra Fleenor.

The GPHC office is at 2823 Fairfax St., and Ms. Fleenor’s office hours are Monday- Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. She can be reached at 303-3880918 or email director@greaterparkhill.org.

• Board Chair Tracey MacDermott: chair@greaterparkhill.org • Secretary and Zoning/Property Use Chair Bernadette Kelly • Treasurer Bob Homiak • District 1 Rep Roger Kilgore • District 2 Rep Ryan T. Hunter • District 3 Rep Heather Shockey • District 4 Rep Kevin Wiegand • District 5 Rep Blair Taylor • District 6 Rep James King • District 7 Rep Jon Bowman • District 8: Nam Henderson • District 9: Stephanie Ceccato • District 10: Colette Carey • At-Large: Christine Caruso • At-Large: George Dennis • At-Large: Louis Plachowski: lplachowski@gmail.com • At-Large: Keith Brown • At-Large: Rebecca Rogers • Community Safety Chair Geneva Goldsby • Education Chair Lynn Kalinauskas • Fundraising Chair Lana Cordes • Health and Human Services Chair Keith Brown • Human Relations Chair Beth Bean • Public Information Chair Melissa Davis: newspaper@greaterparkhill. org • Youth Chair Justin Petaccio

Thanks to all of our blockworkers, who deliver the Greater Park Hill News throughout the neighborhood every month!

If you are interested in becoming a blockworker, contact newspaper manager Melissa Davis at newspaper@greaterparkhill.org

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

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