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GPhN Wins 10 Awards

Park Hill’s Mark Silverstein Receives Special First Amendment Honors At Regional Journalism Contest

By Cara DeGette GPHN Editor

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The Greater Park Hill News team brought home 10 awards in this year’s Top of The Rockies regional journalism competition — including six first place citations.

The awards are for news, column-writing, features and photography published in 2022. The Top of the Rockies contest is sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists and includes journalists in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. More than 100 media outlets participated in this year’s contest.

In addition, Mark Silverstein, a longtime GPHN contributor, was the recipient of this year’s First Amendment award. The special citation honors individuals for their efforts to preserve and strengthen the First Amendment, hold governments accountable and speak truth to power. Silverstein recently retired after 27 years as the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, where he is now legal director emeritus. He also netted two awards for his nature photography.

For the past several years, the GPHN — your community newspaper — has excelled in journalism competitions, usually going head-to-head with much larger news organizations. Being recognized for excellence underscores our commitment to providing readers and advertisers with compelling, relevant and interesting journalism with a local focus.

The contest results were announced during an April 22 ceremony at The Slate hotel downtown, the former home of Emily Griffith Opportunity School. Here’s a breakdown of the awards:

1st Place Awards

Sports News: East Kicks It

To The Win by Reid Neuriter Story and photos of the East boys soccer team winning the Colorado State 5A championship.

One Day. Eight Beautiful gardens. Nineteen Talented Artists.

Park Hill Garden Walk – June 11 From 9:00 – 3:00

This year’s Garden Walk is not to be missed. Tickets are available now at www.parkhillgardenwalk.org for only $15, seniors (age 65+) are $12, and children under 12 are free. Please note that tickets purchased online will be available for pickup the day of the event at 19 th Avenue and Forest Parkway between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Simply drive up, have your proof of purchase ready to show the Garden Walk volunteer and they will give you your ticket(s). No need to get out of your car. Use this QR code now to purchase your tickets.

Spot News Photography: Soaked on Montview by Cara DeGette When a drenching summer rainstorm flooded Montview Boulevard, Park Hill teenagers Nate RomoNichols and Miles Scott put on their swim trunks, set out some chairs, and waved a boogieboard with the sign: “Splash Us.” Passing motorists complied.

WhO We ARe

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Climate Photography: Pura Vida by Mark Silverstein Photos from Costa Rica in honor of Earth Day, 2022.

Sports Photography: Inspired to Ride by Reid Neureiter This page 1 photo captured cyclists racing through City Park, with downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains in the background.

Personal Column: Rebel Girls & Rethinking History by Rachel Reddick A collection of columns written by Rachel Reddick, a librarian at the Park Hill branch.

Obit Writing: Dorothy Davidson: On The Front Line For Liberty by Cara DeGette A story about the life and great times of Park Hill resident Dorothy Davidson, a former longtime leader of the ACLU of Colorado and Mountain States.

2nd Place Awards

Climate Reporting: In Honor Of Earth Day by Tracey MacDermott, Mark Silverstein and Mark Kuhl Column, photos and recycling tips highlighting ways to tackle global warming.

Personal Column: Raw Politics by Penfield Tate III A collection of columns.

Sports News: Angels On Ice by Reid Neuriter Story and photos about the East High ice hockey team winning its first state championship title.

Sports Feature: Every Day Is Epic by Reid Neuriter Story and photos about Park Hill’s Keaghan Dunn-Rhodes, a ski patroller at Loveland ski area.

Tickets are also available at these Park Hill establishments.

•City Floral: 1440 Kearney Street

•Spinelli’s Market: 4621 E. 23 rd Ave.

•Cake Crumbs: 2216 Kearney Street

•Park Hill Library: 4705 Montview Blvd.

•Park Hill Art Festival on June 3 and 4: 4958 Montview Blvd.

Tickets will be available the day of the event via Venmo for $20 at any Garden Walk location.

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A Tip O’ The Cap And He’s Gone

Wilson’s Warblers are found all over the West, and you have to work fast to spot them. The males are bright yellow with distinctive black caps, which certainly make them stand out. They also sing up a storm. But they are small, and they are usually on the move. They can be seen flitting about at lower levels in shrubby tangles along streams or ponds or the forests’ edge. This Wilson’s Warbler was photographed in the mountains near Carbondale by Mark Silverstein.

Walkabout On Colfax May 6

Get Your Hands Dirty May 21

Shai Sports

The Colfax Mayfair District is hosting a walkabout on Saturday May 6 that is designed to highlight 10 independent businesses along Colfax, at the southern border of Park Hill. Participating businesses include Ceramics in the City, Moss Pink, The Phoenician Kabob, Tessa Delicatessen, Antiques, Etc., The Local General, Mod Livin’, The Shop and Park Hill Treasures.

The walkabout begins at 11 am and wraps up at 3:30 p.m. with a drawing for several prizes and drink specials at Mozart’s Denver, at 14th and Krameria Street. Participants are urged to stop in that day at some or all of the participating businesses to browse, get a bite and get their raffle cards punched for the prize drawings

Helen Wolcott’s Spring Show & Sale Is May 6-7

Helen Wolcott’s Spring Show and Sale — a 50-plus year extravaganza featuring artisans and craftsman who gather at her Park Hill home — is set for Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7. The show and sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

The event, at 2309 Clermont St., includes the work of artists and artisans who display and sell their creations. Wolcott specializes in costume and silver jewelry. Other participating artists include Cristina dePalmaVega (fabric and paper art), Carmen Curtis Basham (pottery), Robin Wilton (weaving), Anne Heine (knitting), Pamela Bliss (hand-made soaps), Anita Kienker (quilted creations), Patricia Foster (fine art/painting and cards) and Darrell Wunderlich (homemade salsa and jams).

Everybody is welcome. Bring a friend, stop by, and celebrate the hope of spring with a glass of sangria or a cup of herbal tea.

Park Hill Art Fest June 3-4

It’s hard to believe, but the Annual Park Hill Art Festival turns 10 this year. The juried fine art and fine craft show is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. Close to 100 professional artists from Colorado and beyond participate in the two-day show, which was founded by Darren Skanson. The artists’ work range from paintings to fine jewelry, woodwork to sculptures, textiles to photography.

The Art Fest is outside, on the grounds of the Park Hill Masonic Lodge on Montview Boulevard between Dahlia and Eudora streets. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m both Saturday and Sunday. There is no entry charge.

Park Hill School Community Garden organizers are hosting a free composting demonstration at the garden on Sunday, May 21 at noon. (The garden is behind the school, at 5050 E. 19th Ave.) A Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) master composter will be on hand to teach attendees how to home compost effectively, as well as share information, updates, and best practices for how to use the green bins provided by the City and County of Denver. The public is invited and is asked to kindly RSVP to parkhillschoolcommunitygarden@dug. org. Or, just show up.

PHNEE’s One Park Hill Day On Track For May 30

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the group Park Hill Neighbors For Equity In Education are bringing One Park Hill Day back to the neighborhood. The event is for all third graders in Park Hill elementary schools and will include a performance and lessons from The School of Breaking, along with some outdoor activities.

This year’s event will be on Tuesday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, at 33rd and Holly Street. Reach out to PHNEE at info@phnee. org if you are interested in helping or getting involved. The last One Park Hill Day was held in 2019, and brought together all 3rd graders from Hallett, Park Hill Elementary, Smith and Stedman schools for a day of fun and community building. Check phnee.org for details and updates.

Golfers To Their Carts!

It’s the kickoff of golf season. Which means it’s time for the City Park Alliance’s Annual Golf Tournament. This year’s tourney is Tuesday, June 13 at City Park Golf Course, just west of Park Hill. Register for the tournament and check out sponsorship opportunities at cityparkalliance.golfreg. com/. The schedule for the day includes registration and breakfast at 6:30 a.m., golfers to their carts at 7 a.m., and shotgun start at 8 a.m. A lunch and awards ceremony follows the tournament. The City Park Alliance is dedicated to preserving and improving the park experiences for all.

RTD Seeks Feedback On New Transit Fares

Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking public feedback on its recommended new fare structure and programs. The public can review the recommendations at farefeedback.rtd-denver.com and submit comments through May 22.

The recommendations include: up, along with the Denver Ford Model A classic car club and a large family bike group.

• Full-fare c ustomers would pay a n a irport fare ($10) for SkyRide and A Line trips. All other destinations would carry a standard fare ($2.75 for a 3-hour pass; $5.50 for a day pass). Full-fare monthly pass customers would travel anywhere, including to and from the airport, for one price ($88).

• Adult c ustomers u sing d iscount fares would travel to any destination, including the airport, for $1.35 for a 3-hour pass; $2.70 for a day pass and $27 for a monthly pass). This includes people 65 and older, individuals with disabilities and Medicare recipients.

• Youth ages 19 a nd younger would t ravel at no cost. College students attending schools that are not participating in CollegePass would pay $70 per month.

• Income-eligible c ustomers u sing paratransit services could receive discounts on Access-a-Ride fares ($2.25 standard fare; $9.50 airport fare).

Four virtual public hearings are scheduled in May for feedback, as well as two in-person open houses. Check out farefeedback.rtd-denver.com/get-involved for details.

New this year are some fun and exciting-sounding entries. A group of neighbors has formed the Park Hill Euchre Club and they’ll be playing cards on a flatbed during the event. Another group called Monster Rummy will have a car decorated to promote a new card game of the same name. Apparently it’s a year for cards!

The Park Hill Parade is supported 100 percent by the donations of our sponsors, and is an event of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. See you on the 4th!

WeeCycle Needs Baby Gear

The Denver nonprofit WeeCycle, which helps provide families in need with essential baby supplies, is asking for help restocking many of its most-requested items in order to keep up with a significant increase in demand. Specifically, WeeCycle needs cribs (manufactured in 2012 or newer), strollers, bassinets, pack ‘n plays, baby monitors, humidifiers, safety gates, and car seats.

In the last month alone, WeeCycle has experienced a 63 percent increase in requests for cribs, toddler beds and bassinets. There has also been a 27 percent increase in requests for car seats in the first quarter of 2023 versus the same time last year.

While these are currently the most in-demand items, WeeCycle also accepts many other gently used items for babies and toddlers, as well as donations of new, unopened diapers, wipes, formula and baby food. One in three families reports lacking enough diapers to keep their baby clean, dry and healthy.

Donations can be brought to the WeeCycle warehouse at 20 S. Havana St., Suite 210, in Aurora on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and every Thursday from noon to 4 p.m.

At this time, WeeCycle does not need toys or clothing. Check out weecycle.org for a list of all the items the organization accepts.

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