All the News About Denver’s Best Residential Community Since 1960 • Volume 59, Issue No. 10 • October 2020
Critical Moment Get Registered And Ready For The Most Bizarre – And Most Important – Election Of Our Lifetimes news analysis By Penfield W. Tate III For the GPHN
The time has come to decide. And the time has come to vote. I know it sounds cliché, but this probably is the most important election of our lifetimes. And the most bizarre. The stakes could not be higher. All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election. No one seriously expects Democrats to lose their 232 to 198 majority control of the
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Dahlia Zimmerman-Voll, 11, joined hundreds of people who gathered in City Park on Sept. 18. The impromptu vigil occurred hours after news broke of the death of Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Zimmerman-Voll described Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the nation’s highest court, as her idol. Photo by Rebecca Zimmerman
• Oct. 9: Ballots mailed • Oct. 26: Deadline to register to vote or update your registration and receive a ballot in the mail. • Nov. 3: Election Day. In Colorado, you can register and vote in person up to 7 p.m. • Check out ColoradoVotes.gov to register to vote, change your address, sign up to track your ballot, and more. • See page 5 for more
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and her family moved in, and Theis says the haunting ramped up considerably when her family made renovation plans. When they began restoration of the third floor, mysterious stomping and door slamming became frequent occurrences. When the remodel was completed, the noises promptly stopped. “We are honored to live in a house built in 1905 and we always
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Spooked dogs and shattered mirrors
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Elizabeth Hall lives in a particularly spiritually active 1949 ranch on Niagara Street. Over the last decade, she says her ghostly cohabitants have moved large, potted plants late at night, shattered mirrors, played phantom music, and spooked dogs, children, and house sitters. Once, she was on the landline phone with a friend telling them about the paranormal occurrences. “My friend told me that I should politely ask the ghost to leave,” Hall says, “so I said, ‘You want me to politely ask the ghost to…’ and the call disconnected!” Hall and her friend tried to call each other back several times but were stopped by a disconnect and dial tone. Hall doesn’t know if her house has a haunted history but plans to do some research. In a recent Facebook post, she said she doesn’t much mind her spectral roommates, “Although I do still get freaked out every once in a while.”
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Visit from the Evans sisters Spooky phenomena has also transpired at the graceful, 115-year-old Park Hill home of Kelli Theis. She recalls “benign paranormal activity” from the time she
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As the shadows of autumn grow longer and a chill permeates the smoky air, as always our neighborhood collectively awaits the Halloween season with much anticipation. Over the years, we’ve cultivated a citywide reputation for celebrating like no one else. We hand out full-size candy bars, put up unparalleled outdoor decorative displays featuring dry ice and animatronic monsters, and attract carloads of eager trick-or-treaters from across the metro area. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we will Halloween observe All Hallows’ Eve in 2020, but it has not damp2020 ened Park Hill’s love of the macabre. And just as they have for decades, our own neighborhood ghosts and legends will be here to send a chill down our spines.
The pandemic has made this the most challenging of campaign seasons. Most importantly and understandably, people have been preoccupied with preserving the health of themselves and their families and hopefully maintaining steady employment. As a byproduct, almost no inperson events have been held. If you have been invited to a candi-
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U.S. House of Representatives. In fact, this margin could grow. The big play this election cycle is for the U.S. Senate and the presidency. In the Senate the alignment is currently 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats and two Independents, who typically caucus with the Democrats. In total, 35 seats are up for election – 23 held by Republicans and 12 held by Democrats. The math is clear, if Democrats can pick up four seats, they will have a majority in the Senate to go with their majority in the House. Ground zero for this battle is in Colorado, Maine, North Carolina, and Arizona, where Democrats hope to pick up seats – and in Michigan and Alabama, where they need to maintain incumbents.
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Denver’s city budget is facing at least $190 million in cuts for 2021, adding to $220 million in cuts already made this year. “This challenge is both severe and historic,” Denver’s Chief Financial Officer, Brendan Hanlon, said during a Sept. 15 media briefing. Fully 50 percent of Denver’s budget comes from sales and use taxes. That percentage is much higher compared to much of the rest of the nation, creating a heavier burden during the pandemic due to a hit to convention, retail and restaurant tax revenues. The proposed cuts include adding six to nine furlough days for city employees and freezing new hires, including for law enforcement. At the same time, the city plans to increase funds for social service programs, including for homeless outreach and a new shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The cuts represent a “best case scenario,” Hanlon said, noting more could be on the horizon. Earlier this year, Denver’s unemployment rate hit 13.2 percent. It is currently hovering at 8.8 percent. In a Facebook live presentation that day, Mayor Michael B. Hancock avoided detailing any specific “pain points” that Denverites might experience. Residents may expect some reduced services, he said. For example, “there could be fewer mowings … the grass may just get a little longer in the parks.”
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Denver planners held a virtual meeting Sept. 10 to answer questions about the controversial East Area Plan for neighborhoods along the East Colfax corridor. Fewer than 100 called in to participate. The plan, if adopted by the City Council, will impact more than 31,000 people living in South Park Hill, Montclair, East Colfax and Hale. The meeting included a brief overview of the plan, which includes a multitude of recommended changes that would impact land use, housing, mobility and quality of life in the neighborhoods. City planners describe it as a “policy guidance” tool. The city’s insistence on moving forward during the pandemic has drawn criticism from many residents, including members of the East Area Neighborhoods First group, which organized in opposition. However, the city has opted to move ahead. A public planning board hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. in the City & County Building at 1437 Bannock St. People can attend virtually via Zoom at denvergov.org/planningboard. The draft plan, along with citizen comments, can be reviewed at DenverGov.org/ eastplan.
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Group Living Heats Up
Proposed changes in the city’s Group Living rules have created heated debate among many Denver residents. Virtual meetings are scheduled on Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 to field questions and provide opportunities for feedback. As detailed by city planner Andrew Webb in a January GPHC meeting, Denver currently allows two unrelated adults, plus an unlimited number of related minor-aged children, to live in residential homes. The city is proposing the code be modified to allow eight unrelated adults and unlimited minor relatives to live in homes that are at least 1,600 square-feet. For details about the proposed changes and upcoming meetings, go to denvergov. org/content/denvergov/en/communityplanning-and-development/zoning/textamendments/Group_Living.html.
Teen Vaping Targeted
Citing a sharp rise in teenagers’ use of ecigarettes, organizers from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids are pushing to halt their sale in Denver. “Fueled by thousands of flavors – from gummy worm and cotton candy to mint and mango – youth e-cigarette use has skyrocketed 135 percent in the past two years,” according to the campaign. “It’s ensnared 5.3 million U.S. kids, including 1 in 4 high school students. An overwhelming majority of them say flavors are why. And Colorado’s youth vaping rate is among the highest in the nation.” The campaign’s Regional Director, Jodi Radke, presented many of the findings during GPHC’s August meeting. She urged participants to reach out to city council members and ask them to take action. For more, check out Flavorshookkidsdenver.org.
Home Tour Draws 90
This year’s Park Hill Home Tour drew an estimated 90 participants who spent the day checking out the exteriors of 35 participating homes in the neighborhood. The Home Tour is GPHC’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds helping to fund the Registered Neighborhood Organization’s many programs. In addition, this year 22 vendors participated in a virtual marketplace (held instead of a street fair). A daylong e-cycling drive collected 3,609 pounds, with 100 participants. A special Home Tour commemorative calendar and coloring book can still be purchased at parkhillhometour.org/2020-event.
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October 2020
Birdland | Mark Silverstein
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Woodhouse’s Scrub Jays are large and lanky, with long tails and stout bills. The adults are light blue, with whitish throats and grayish bellies, and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes them as assertive, vocal and inquisitive. You can find these jays silhouetted high in trees, on wires, or on posts, where they act as lookouts. They prefer open habitats and pinyon-juniper woodlands. This Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay was photographed in the Colorado mountains, near Carbondale, by Park Hill photographer Mark Silverstein.
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News Analysis, continued from page 1 date’s Zoom, phone, or online event, and bothered to attend, you found it a poor substitute for the real thing. Most of the time is spent by the candidate telling you the reasons they deserve your support without delving into their problems. Substantive issues are rarely raised by candidates. You may not have been able to see the candidate to judge demeanor or pick up other nonverbal cues. Most likely you did not get to pose a question, or if you did, had no way to follow-up if the candidate evaded the question entirely. I have had that experience. Staffs keep a tight lid on the events, ensuring that their candidate always looks good. Strangely, many candidates seemed pleased by the lack of in-person contact with voters. Campaign managers and staff are uniformly grateful for the ability to nearly eliminate candidate in-person gaffes or expose their candidates to trolls. It makes for boring campaigns and frankly, is why so many people appear not to be paying attention to anything but the presidential campaigns at all. Adding insult to injury, the U.S. Postal Service, under the direction of the Trump administration, is doing everything it can to suppress and frustrate votes. The situation has gotten so bad that Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold filed a lawsuit last month and successfully obtained an injunction to stop the Postal Service from intentionally misinforming people about their ability to get a ballot and cast a vote. Seriously. We’ve gone from being a country that was premised on participatory democracy to one where the incumbent administration is actively pulling the levers of government in a conspiracy to frustrate or prevent people from voting. It can’t get much stranger than this.
so without alienating the Colorado independents, many of whom don’t like Trump. And, Gardner is running against a popular opponent who is out-fundraising and outspending him. Since the Democratic primary ended, Gardner has been on an unrelenting attack He has blasted Hickenlooper for comments in past interviews about not actually wanting to serve in the Senate. Gardner has also frequently run commercials showing him sitting at a bar or washing his car talking about Hickenlooper’s various ethics problems, calling him Colorado’s “most corrupt governor” in history. Gardner is also using virtual campaigning as a way to avoid making mistakes, running away from his 98 percent pro-Trump voting record and his inexplicable opposition to health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, a recent commercial with his mother notwithstanding. Gardner is branding himself as bipartisan and a “common-sense” conservative who
scription. The pandemic is one of the most pivotal issues – if not the pivotal issue. It’s like a third candidate that the other two must run against. Trump began the year by claiming that the pandemic and the disease was not a serious matter. He then was slow to respond and continued to downplay the severity of the pandemic. This was embodied by his taking questionable medications as a purported cure for the disease and openly flaunting not wearing a mask, thereby violating regulations and requirements in a number of different states. He encouraged his supporters to do the same and has held in-person indoor campaign rallies. He was roundly criticized by governors, mayors, members of Congress, the press, and the public for being slow to recognize the severity of the danger. Inexplicably, Trump did all this knowing that he had given interviews to heavyweight journalist Bob Woodward, admitting that he lied to the American public about the nature and severity of the pandemic. He doubled down on the deception and justi-
Biden’s four-pronged pledge Joe Biden is a contrast in temperament, personality, and speech. He made a statement by picking Senator Kamala Harris, an African American and Asian-American woman, as his vice-presidential running mate. An experienced congressman who also served eight years as vice president, Biden touts his experience and the need for America to refocus itself. He is openly running as the antithesis of Trump – pledging to bring unity and reconciliation to the country instead of continuing to sow divisions. Biden and Harris campaign wearing masks and acknowledge COVID-19 as serious. Describing the four greatest challenges facing the country, Biden highlights the need to aggressively halt the pandemic that has claimed 200,000 lives in the U.S. – a number that continues to rise. Second, Biden holds up the need to revive an economy that has been rocked by the pandemic, while millions are out of work and in need of assistance. Third, he bluntly calls out the emboldened rise of the white supremacy movement during the Trump years in the face of a national need for a reckoning on race relations. And fourth, he has focused on what he calls the undeniable impact of climate change – evidenced by the widespread wildfires, historic drought, hurricanes, and floods. Biden has pledged to reunite the world and re-establish traditional international alliances and vows to continue to cast a wary eye towards Russia. While Trump has been dismissive of his military advisors, Biden appeals to the military branches, and speaks frequently of his son’s prior service. Biden pledges to bring America together.
Hickenlooper takes on Gardner The nature of this cycle’s commercials could not be more telling. You have the commercials officially sponsored by candidates, which for the most part are positive in message. Then, you have the commercials by the various independent committees that blast the opposing candidate with negative claims. In years past it would have been rare for the candidate to have personally appeared in these negative commercials. However, this year, many are directly attacking their opponents. Seldom is the truth revealed in these commercials. It’s where truth often takes a holiday. Take our own battle for the U.S. Senate between Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper. Breaking from his tradition and brand of no negative campaigning, Hickenlooper has run several commercials blasting Gardner. And Hickenlooper himself appears in the commercials making various negative claims. Most often the claims focus on Gardner’s record of voting with Trump 98 percent of the time; his efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act; and his opposition to providing insurance to people with pre-existing conditions. The strategy makes sense. Traditional polling has consistently shown Hickenlooper with a 16-18-point lead for most of the campaign. Early September polls are rumored to say that his lead has shrunk to single digits. But Colorado voted for Obama twice and Hillary Clinton four years ago. And four years ago, Trump did not even win the Republican presidential primary in Colorado – Ted Cruz did. Hickenlooper’s approach is clear: Let an unpopular Trump push independents to Hickenlooper’s side. And after not doing so in the primary, he has finally articulated a platform: support universal health care; protect the environment; support a woman’s right to choose; fight for more COVID-19 relief for families and small businesses; universal gun background checks; and, maintain Medicare and Social Security. See hickenlooper.com/.
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those circumstances. Moreover, his aggressive, combative, and inflammatory rhetoric and style has simply sowed widespread dissention. At a time where the country is looking to reconcile on matters of racism and inequality, Trump rails about law and order. He openly campaigns in an us versus them fashion, making it clear that his supporters represent one version of America as opposed to the rest of the country. He has taken to branding opponents and those who disagree with him as anarchist, socialist, and worse. He calls people names. He has disrupted nearly every foreign policy initiative put in place by his predecessors, Republican and Democrat, has alienated allies and has cozied up to America’s longest standing military rival, Russia. All of this in the face of the hearings by bipartisan committees of the Congress that Russia interfered in the 2016 election to Trump’s benefit and is actively interfering this year. The Lincoln Project, founded by Republican operatives who are opposed to Trump’s hijacking of the Republican Party, has come out against him in full force. Yet, Trump has not changed his approach, and still purportedly has the support of 34 to 38 percent of America. Trump’s supporters frequently articulate their support not based on what he has done for them or the country, but what he has done to people they deem undesirable: immigrants, people of color, Democrats, and the LGBTQ community.
Yard Signs Of Park Hill A multitude of variations of Joe Biden for President yard signs are a common sight all over Park Hill, a neighborhood long considered a Democratic stronghold. Many “Any Functional Adult 2020” signs have been planted for months, along with reminders to vote. A late September drive around the neighborhood yielded no Donald Trump signs on display (if you see any please send us a photo and cross-streets, and we will include it in an upcoming issue). Photos by Cara DeGette
supports economic growth while addressing climate change; promoting protection of public lands; smart transportation; and workforce development. See corygardnerforsenate.com/issues/. Bottom line, both candidates want to convince you that their positions and agenda are right for you, Colorado, and America. Hickenlooper must explain why he deserves your vote when he publicly stated he never wanted the position and he has been convicted of ethics violations. Gardner must explain his record on health care and that he has not sold Colorado, and himself, out to Trump. Hickenlooper may pull this out and Gardner could rally. Unless voters are angrier than I see, it’s hard to imagine how Democrats pick up a net four Senate seats.
Trump versus COVID-19 The Presidential race almost defies de-
How will it turn out?
fied it by claiming he did not want to incite a panic. These most recent revelations have further undermined his credibility, already damaged by his impeachment in January, and have changed the direction of the race. Trump is losing the campaign against COVID-19.
Us versus Them Trump’s record on the economy, his supposed strong point, is spotty. At best, he has continued the Obama recovery from the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009. Worst case, he had slowed the recovery and, his blatant failure, intentional or otherwise, to address the pandemic has destroyed any economic gains during the last three years. Unemployment has reached record levels. And now, people are afraid to return to work or send their kids to school. It’s hard to jumpstart an economy under
The contrast between the candidates could not be starker. And it’s hard to tell if this election will be decided on policy – like the pandemic and the economy – or on personality. Can Biden keep Democrats united, even the Bernie Sanders’ progressives, and woo enough Independents and disaffected Republicans to pull off defeating an incumbent? Can Trump keep his base and broaden it to fight off attacks from within the Republican party and Biden? I can’t say how this will turn out. But I know it’s not boring. Vote. Stay safe. Penfield W. Tate III is an attorney in Denver. He represented Park Hill in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1997 to 2000, and in the State Senate from 2001 to February 2003. A candidate for mayor of Denver in 2019, Tate’s opinion column returned to these pages last December. He lives in Park Hill.
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October 2020
An Election Of All Elections It’s Easy To Vote. Just Do It! By Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN
What many are describing as the most critical election of our collective lifetime is officially Nov. 3. But Colorado voters are being urged to start voting after they get their ballots in the mail – and this year they are being sent out as early as Oct. 9. In Colorado, the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has been front and center. So has the U.S. Senate race between Democrat and former Gov. John Hickenlooper, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Cory Gardner in a race that could help determine whether Republicans keep control of the U.S. Senate. Voters will also pick candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Colorado legislature, the State Board of Education, the RTD Board of Directors, District Attorney and a bench full of county, district and state Supreme Court judges. There are numerous issues on the ballot, including statewide and local questions. So get ready to study up! Coloradans will decide whether to repeal the Gallagher Amendment, and will vote on an initiative to reintroduce grey wolves, a tax on tobacco and e-cigarettes for health and education programs, whether to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and an initiative that would prohibit abortion after 22 weeks. Denver voters will also weigh in on a number of questions, including proposals
to raise taxes to pay for programs to address global warming and for people experiencing homelessness. Ballots are mailed to every active voter in Colorado, so it is critical that your address is up-to-date. Check GoVoteColorado.gov – there you will be able to register to vote and update your voter registration. In Colorado, Blue Books have been mailed to all registered voters, including in English and in Spanish. The Blue Books include information about all the ballot issues, including “pro” and “con” arguments for each proposal. There are many sites to drop off your completed and signed ballot, including in and near Park Hill: Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center at 33rd and Holly, the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, and at East High School. After you’ve turned in your ballot, check DenverVotes.org, where you can track it like a package, from printing to acceptance for counting. Here are important dates to keep in mind: • Oct. 9 - Counties will begin mailing ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. • Oct. 26 – This is the deadline to register to vote or update your registration and still receive a ballot in the mail. • Nov. 3 – In Colorado, you can register to vote and vote in person up to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Vote!
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Register And Vote. Yes, You. Think It Makes No Difference? Check This Out. By Sue Kilgore For the GPHN
There’s a lot of anxiety about voting this year, and Election Day, Nov. 3, feels daunting! In fact, our votes are our most powerful tools. It is ordinary people who will win this election by getting registered and returning their ballots promptly. It’s easy to feel like a single vote, among millions, makes no difference. But especially recently, races have been won or lost by extremely thin margins. In 2000, the entire presidential election came down to Florida, where George Bush won by only 537 votes! Four years ago, Hillary Clinton captured nearly three million more votes nationwide than Donald Trump. But his Electoral College victories in three key states – with only about 70,000 votes – gave him the presidency. In both of those elections, if just a few more people voted, the outcomes, and our life in America, might have been very different. It’s also important to vote all the way down the ballot. State House and Senate, state and local school board, city council, and other contests determine who will make decisions closer to our homes. Often, these are decided by small numbers of October 2020
voters. But the people who are chosen have significant effects on our day-to-day lives. And don’t forget that this year, the election outcome will affect redistricting. Many people are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions at the U.S. Postal Service could make voting more difficult, or that their ballots may not be returned in time to be counted. In Colorado, we’re fortunate. By registering promptly, and by mailing your ballot, or even better, delivering it to a voting center or drop box as soon as possible, you can be confident that your vote will be counted. If you haven’t registered to vote, there’s still time. If you are already registered, make sure your address is updated. Ballots are being mailed in Colorado beginning Oct. 9, however you can still register all the way until 7 p.m. on Election Day at a voter service or polling center. In order to receive a mail ballot, however, you must register no later than Oct. 26. Everything you need to know about registering – including how you can stay safe during the pandemic – can be found at www.GoVoteColorado. gov. Or you can call 720-913-8683 (Denver Elections Division) or 303-894-2200 (Secretary of State) for more information.
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Earth In Crisis | Tracey MacDermott
Planet At A Crossroads We Must Fight For The World We Care About
As we head into the November elections, This summer, while the West Coast, Americans have many important concerns as well as Colorado, experienced historic ranging from our global pandemic, Suwildfires, Trump was challenged by a Calipreme Court judges and health care, as well fornia official for the president’s position as the economy. on climate change. Trump responded, “It’ll Climate change will eventually have the start getting cooler. You just watch.” When most impact on our daily lives, includthe official said, “I wish science agreed with ing our health and the economy. In fact, you,” the president offered up this: “Ok, it is impacting our lives right now. From well, I don’t think science knows, actually.” our expanding desertification to Studies show that most Amerilower snow pack, we are seeing the cans are concerned about climate changes right here in Colorado. change, and nearly two-thirds How critical is this election? believe the federal government Among other things it will detershould act more aggressively. mine whether the United States reYet the current administration gains its position as a leader on the has reversed fuel efficiency stanworld stage when it comes to savdards, restrictions on power plant From left, General Manager Matt Scott, Director of Operations Kyle Peters, Shift Lead Lem ing the planet. As many know, our emissions, and pushed for more Watkins, Delivery Dude Griffin Mancini, Shift Lead Tammy Lilly. current president, Donald Trump, oil drilling, including in Alaska’s withdrew the United States from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. the Paris Climate Agreement, a As I was finishing up this colTracey voluntary measure for countries umn, the news broke of the death MacDermott of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Suto reduce heat trapping global warming gases. preme Court Justice left a legacy The date the United States befor women’s rights and gender gan the process to formally withdraw was equality, and she also was a champion for Nov. 4, 2019 – but the rules stipulate it won’t the environment. Ginsburg was part of the be official until a year later. That, as former court’s majority when it ruled on its first Vice President Al Gore has noted, happens climate case in Massachusetts versus EPA, to be the first day after the election. which allowed the Clean Air Act to reguThat means we could still rejoin the Paris late automobile tailpipes. Standing at 5’1” Three Businesses Open At 28th and Fairfax Climate Agreement on Nov. 5 should the Ginsburg was an icon and larger than life. kilter by the arrival of COVID-19. elected president provide 30 days notice. She encouraged us to “fight for the things Interviews and photos by Cara DeGette Much of the project is still under conFor his part, Democratic presidential we care about.” Editor, GPHN struction. And, the latest date for the comcandidate Joe Biden has promised to reI will continue to follow Ginsburg’s adpletion of the public park in the middle of commit to the Paris Agreement. The Biden vice, and hope you will as well. Our future Park Hill Commons has had its starts the block is now slated for the end of 2021 team has stated that they will work towards depends on it. and fits. The residential and commercial – more than a year away. But in July and net-zero emissions by 2050 while also enddevelopment that stretches the entire east August, the first three businesses at Park Tracey MacDermott is chair of the board ing fossil fuel subsidies. On Aug. 31, Biden side of Fairfax between 28th and 29th avHill Commons opened. The owners of Sexy of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. She said he would not support banning frackenues had an original completion date of Pizza, Body In Motion Chiropractic and was trained as a Climate Reality Leader in ing. Unfortunately, he has had conflicting two years ago. Delays, including a controSeto Family Dentistry are happy, relieved, 2017, and is currently the Statewide Cocomments on this topic. In addition, his versial park-land swap between the city and and celebrating bigtime. (A fourth business Chair of the Climate Reality Project for the plan still supports the burning of coal. the project developer, slowed things down. – Knotty Kids Salon – is scheduled to open 100% Committed Campaign. Contact her Biden’s climate plan has the support of And in March, the world was thrown offearly this month, so stay tuned …) at chair@greaterparkhill.org. organized labor, as it focuses on job retraining and social justice. His running mate, Kamala Harris, is a past sponsor of Sexy Pizza the Green New Deal and has said that she www.sexy.pizza supports holding oil and gas companies accountable, which resonates with environBehind every sexy pizza is a force for … And Other Hard-To-Recycle Items mentalists. However, as attorney general good. Here’s how it all started: It’s campaign season and the political Ave. and 1270 S. Bannock St. of California she did not go as far as other “The team behind Sexy Pizza originally yard signs are out in force this month. Before you go, check their website at states on litigation. The Biden-Harris ticket met in the summer of 2005 while working Next month, after the Nov. 3 election, sustainability-recycling.com to learn has gone further than the Democratic platon the campaign to decriminalize cannabis what to do? about other materials they take. There form by promising to put an end to fossil in the city of Denver,” says Kyle Peters, the K U S SustainAbility is a local recycler is a $2 per car entrance fee and many H T’ fuel subsidies. director of operations. “After a long process that provides meaningful work items are free, although additional Trump, as Biden noted, has claimed reof experimenting with recipes, discussing for people who face employment fees are levied for some electronpeatedly that climate change is a “hoax.” our ethics and values, and making the most barriers. They take common reics. In the less than three years since Trump of a shoestring budget, we opened our first cyclables like aluminum, glass, O L has been in office, more than 100 environSexy Pizza location in Capitol Hill in 2008. C R Mark Kuhl is an environmental Y EC cardboard, compost, and elecmental rules have been reversed, including This humble pizzeria quickly became a advocate who lives in Park Hill with tronics and they also accept hard-toprotections for our national monuments. gathering spot for activists, artists and his wife Nina and their two teenage recycle items, including large #2 plastic Yet incredibly, he has praised his adbusiness entrepreneurs looking to collabodaughters. Kuhl’s handy tips and news kids toys and play sets. ministration for an “incredible record of rate on community projects.” about recycling household items appear Another hard-to-recycle item they natural conservation and environmental Locations on Old South Pearl and Jefferevery month in these pages. A directory welcome is corrugated plastic political protection.” The numerous rollbacks and son Park followed, and the Park Hill eatof his past columns for recycling everysigns. After the election, talk to your reversals can impact our future emissions. ery opened on Aug. 9. The concept of Sexy thing from paint to Styrofoam to shoes neighbors about collecting a car full of In August, the Trump Administration rePizza is to combine high-quality food with is at greaterparkhill.org/sustainability/ political signs for a run to one of their versed methane emission regulations, a civic and community engagement, includrecycling-directory/. two drop-off locations at 6240 W. 54th potent greenhouse gas.
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ing working to combat homelessness, drug policy reform, and offering employees fully compensated health and dental insurance and a 401k retirement plan match. GPHN: Why did you decide to open in Park Hill? Kyle Peters: Park Hill is a great neighborhood with a lot of history in Denver. Having all of our locations being in the heart of a neighborhood is important. Engaging with the community and helping in whatever way we can is as important to Sexy Pizza as making a delicious (and sexy) pizza. GPHN: Opening a business is hard enough in regular times, but in the middle of a pandemic must be especially challenging. What are some of the hurdles you’ve encountered, and how have you worked to overcome the difficulties? Kyle Peters: This was our first experience opening a location that was brand new construction. Navigating that process, especially during COVID-19, was certainly challenging at times. With all different types of industries being forced to shut down in some capacity if not all together, coordinating everything took some figuring out. GPHN: Can you share a thought, or an anecdote, about one of the most rewarding experiences you’ve encountered since opening? Kyle Peters: Honestly being welcomed to the neighborhood by so many people who call Park Hill home has been amazing. Having the opportunity to call some of these individuals new Team Members has been exceptionally rewarding as well. GPHN: Anything else you’d like to add? Kyle Peters: We have five Philanthropies – which are pizzas where a portion of the revenue from those pizzas are donated directly to a local nonprofit organization. We are currently looking to add a sixth “Phi-
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Dr. Angelica Seto specializes in the treatment of sleep apnea through non-invasive, non-surgical treatment options designed to restore normal breathing and improve overall health. She also provides general dental care (check out her website for a menu of services) and is a fluent Spanish speaker. GPHN: Why did you decide to open in Park Hill? Dr. Seto: I looked at many different neighborhoods for a location that not only seemed like a good fit for me, but somewhere that felt like home. I was immediately drawn to Park Hill, as it is a very tightknit community full of families, which is important to me because I enjoy treating both adults and children alike. Park Hill is permeated with a sense of warmth and intimacy that is palpable. Instead of feeling like I am entering an office, I feel like I am coming home. GPHN: What are some of the hurdles you’ve encountered, opening in the middle of a pandemic? Dr. Seto: The opening of my dental practice had certainly been a long time coming. I was eager to get up and running, and then March 17 came. That was the day that all dental offices had to close their doors [due to COVID-19]. What started out as excitement and eagerness to open quickly turned into uncertainty for what the future would hold. However, I had an entire team of people counting on me to make it through this hardship. My team is what ultimately helped me overcome these challenges. GPHN: Can you share a thought, or an anecdote, about one of the most rewarding experiences you’ve encountered since opening? Dr. Seto: My goal with Seto Family Dentistry was to create an environment that feels inviting and calm. Despite being a dentist, I have always had extreme dental anxiety. A wave of anxiety would hit me as soon as I walk through the doors of the sterile, grim-looking dental office from my childhood. I knew my team had created the welcoming atmosphere I had hoped for when a repairman fixing the frame of our front door said, “I feel so calm just being in here.”
played football and lacrosse in high school. After obtaining his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in Portland, Oregon, he returned to Denver and opened Body In Motion Chiropractic inside the Runner’s Roost store on South Colorado Boulevard. In Park Hill, his second location, he’s added another program, Body in Motion Fitness. “Over the past 11 years I have seen countless patients struggle with the same pains and injuries time and time again,” Dukes said. “Most of these recurring problems are caused by key strength and mobility issues. Wanting to rectify this problem and bridge the gap from rehab back to optimal performance, I created a fitness program to address these common issues.” GPHN: Why did you decide to open in Park Hill? Dr. Dukes: My wife and I Body In Motion Chiropractic Owner Justin Dukes, DC, CSCS have lived in Park Hill since weeks due to the “stay-at-home” orders 2009 and have been working at the exact time we were supposed to be to open a second location here for the past opening our doors in Park Hill. Finally, we four years. Besides commuting [to work] on were able to officially open our office in July. foot, the best thing about finally being in business in the neighborhood is having the GPHN: Can you share a thought, or an chance to meet even more of our neighbors anecdote, about a rewarding experience and neighborhood business owners. you’ve encountered since opening? Dr. Dukes: One of the most rewarding GPHN: What are some of the hurdles parts of opening our Park Hill location has you’ve encountered? been having my longtime patients walk Dr. Dukes: The process of opening our into my new space and comment that it Park Hill office has been the ultimate exis “so me.” My patients have always been ercise in patience and perseverance. After loyal, but what I didn’t expect was for the missing out on two other retail spaces in neighborhood to get behind me so quickly. Park Hill we were one of the original tenants signed on to join the Park Hill ComDo you have news about a business in and mons development in 2018. Even prior to around the neighborhood? Has ownership the pandemic, the development was dechanged hands? Has a local shop recently layed over a year with the disputes over the opened? Closed? Won an award? Send your park placement, which ended up pushing business news tips to editor@greaterparkhour build-out into the chaos of 2020. Our ill.org for consideration. South Denver location was closed for eight
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Yes On Proposition EE
A Vote To Fund Early Education is A Vote For Colorado’s Future By Jennifer Spires For the GPHN
Nearly 12,000 additional children enrolled in full-day kindergarten when the Colorado Legislature approved its funding last year, illustrating Colorado’s high demand for quality early learning opportunities. Now, every five-year-old in our state has access to the far-reaching benefits of early learning. And, this November, we have the opportunity to go even further, securing universal preschool for every four-year-old. By voting “yes” on Proposition EE – the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health and Education Programs – Colorado will become a national leader in early learning as one of the few states to offer universal preschool. As an early childhood advocate with Save the Children Action Network and former educator, I urge Coloradans to vote yes on Proposition EE because I know, first-hand, how crucial early learning is. Throughout my career, I’ve repeatedly seen the positive impacts of preschool. Research backs this up. Data shows that children who attend the Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) are 26 percent less likely to have a significant reading deficiency in kindergarten, are half as likely to be retained in kindergarten through 3rd grades than similarly at-risk peers, and are more than 10 percent more likely to graduate on time. But while preschool clearly sets children on a path to success and is an essential support to working parents, Colorado has some of the nation’s lowest funding for early childhood education. In fact, CPP only has resources to serve 40 percent of eligible children. This is where Proposition EE comes in.
Proposition EE would initiate a gradually increasing tax on currently untaxed nicotine vaping products, and increase Colorado’s cigarette tax, which is currently below the national average. For the first two and a half years, substantial revenue would alleviate the state’s K-12 education budget crisis and provide new support for affordable housing. Beginning in 2023, revenue from Proposition EE would provide nearly $170 million for universal preschool, increasing each year, ultimately reaching $2 billion for universal preschool over a decade. If passed, the revenue would provide 10 hours of voluntary, quality preschool to every four-year-old in Colorado with any additional revenue dedicated to extra supports for children experiencing poverty or at risk of not entering kindergarten ready. This approach would make Colorado one of the first in the nation to implement a universal and targeted approach to preschool – meeting thousands of children’s needs and securing a bright future for Colorado Join me in voting yes on Proposition EE this November. There is no debate – Proposition EE is a smart, long-term investment not only for kids, but also for families, the economy and the vitality of our state now, and long into the future. Children may only represent 50 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future.
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Jennifer Spires is an independent early childhood development writer, consultant, and early learning advocate. She volunteers with Save the Children Action Network as the Denver legislative volunteer leader, is a co-chair of the Colorado Early Childhood Summit, and is the treasurer of the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children.
Take A Step Back
Don’t Let Your Mental Health Go Down The Drain By Anya Nitczynski For the GPHN
The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and stress levels are at an all time high. With the school year now underway, I firmly believe that almost all of my fellow students’ mental health has gone down the drain. How are schools handling it? Unsurprisingly, from my perspective, not well. School has always been a stress on students. Grades, due dates, and often running on zero sleep takes a toll on students. But in a pandemic, this stress has only gotten worse. Last year, online school was short. In my own classes, our 30-minute class periods kept students engaged. But now, my periods are 75 minutes long. All day, I stare at a screen and then have to complete four hours of homework (also on a screen). Schools know students are exponentially stressed. My school is doing “asset training,” where they teach us strategies to handle stress. However, sometimes it feels like they’re putting a bandaid on a flesh wound. I’ve noticed a lot of that recently. Schools should go to the root of the problem as well as giving us tools to handle the stress that will come with school regardless. I think the bare minimum should be to have our grades as credit/no credit or pass/fail, as well as putting limits on homework or even making classes shorter.
There are also things we can do to help ourselves. Personally, I’ve realized taking a step back sometimes helps so much more than trying to tackle everything headfirst. One perk of online school is physical sick days are pretty much eliminated. However, this leaves no room for mental health days, so sometimes we just need to take a moment aside. Another thing I’ve been doing is using a planner. I know it sounds super simple but having a place to organize your thoughts is key for managing a messy brain. Here are some other things keeping me going in my real life while dealing with remote learning: • Gratitude journaling • Listening to music • Spending time with my family and friends • Taking up any art or creative project • Going outside • Reading • Watching my favorite movies • Cooking
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This time is going to be stressful. Students will be distracted. It doesn’t make sense to put any more pressure than necessary on students and families. It also doesn’t make sense to put extra pressure on yourself. Take care of yourself. You deserve this! Anya Nitczynski is an 8th grader at Denver School of the Arts. Her opinion pieces appear regularly in these pages.
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Letter to the Editor Honor A Civil Rights Icon
“Vote.” That admonition was included this July in the final message of John Lewis, the civil rights icon who was severely beaten and nearly killed by Alabama State troopers in 1965 as he and nearly six hundred others attempted to march from Selma to Birmingham to demand the right to cast a ballot. We now have the privilege, as well as the obligation, to honor Lewis by participating in the Nov. 3 election. However, since Colorado will continue its established practice of distributing mail-in ballots to all registered voters, most voting will be done by mail. The distribution of ballots will begin on Oct. 9, several weeks prior to the Nov. 3 election date. And since this process will place a heavy burden on our postal system, please return your ballot promptly, either by mail or by placing it in one of the many secure drop boxes located around the city. (Boxes in and near Park Hill include the north side of the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, and Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center at 33rd and Holly.) You may also assist others by picking up their ballots and depositing them in a drop box or mailbox. The legal limit for this practice is 10 ballots. However, it will still be possible to vote at a polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. You can register and vote on Election Day, with the proper identification, up until 7 p.m. Important: it should be noted that while some have argued that mail-in voting is subjected to mass fraud, such claims are unfounded, and Colorado has a fine record of secure elections. Along with your ballot you will receive a blue book in the mail that includes an explanation of the items on the ballot with arguments for and against each measure. May we all take the time and make the effort to honor John Lewis and participate in this vital election that will have significant consequences for our city, state, and nation.
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You may have been walking around the neighborhood more during this time of COVID-19, in which case you may have noticed stamps on the cement sidewalks. The stamps list the names of companies/contractors and usually the year that the sidewalk was placed. The names are varied. They include Ford Rogers (who was quite prolific), J. Hildebrand, A. Leason, T.W. Love and J.W. Anderson, among others. One of the more colorful contractor names is Orville Stickley – especially if one is a fan of popcorn and furniture, respectively! In addition, there are the slice-of-bread style logos of the National Construction Company and the flowing banner of the City Sidewalk Company. Most are stamped or etched into the ce-
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ment. However, a few are embedded metal plaques. At times, the manufacturer of the cement is also listed. For example, many stamps list “Ideal Portland Cement,” which was made by the Ideal Cement Company (formerly the Colorado Portland Cement Company) that was based in Portland, Colo., near Cañon City. Lincoln Cushing, who authors a website dedicated to sidewalk stamps, notes that the stamps can help us learn about construction dates and patterns of urban development. (Check out the site, at docspopuli.org/articles/Stamps/SidewalkStamps.html.) Indeed, seeing a stamp dated 1903 along Montview Boulevard can remind us that was the year the boulevard was first paved – and further lead us to imagine the excitement of 100 years ago when the Park Hill neighborhood was first developing. A well-preserved example of a 1903 stamp can be found on the sidewalk in front of
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the Park Hill Branch Library, at the northeast corner of Dexter and Montview. Notably, while there are stamps from 1903 (and some streets close to Colorado Boulevard still have sandstone pavers which likely predate many cement sidewalks), most dates are from the 1950s to 1970’s. Fewer are from the 1980’s onward. There are likely several reasons for this trend, including the longevity of well-poured cement in a relatively dry climate. However, given that there are many new unstamped sidewalks, additional reasons for lack of modern stamps may be, as Cushing suggests, “because of fear of litigation and a changing attitude towards craftwork.” The next time you are out and about on foot in Park Hill, keep an eye out for sidewalk stamps, and a bit of the past beneath your feet. For more information about sidewalk cement stamps in Colorado, visit these websites: masonryofdenver.com/2014/08/ sidewalk-stamps/ and lainby.tumblr.com. Thomas J. Noel and William J Hansen also write about the historic sidewalks in their 2004 book, The Park Hill Neighborhood (Historic Denver, Inc.)
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Halloween, continued from page 1 maintained that we were all about making sure we honored the heritage and architectural integrity of the house,” Theis says. “Once our ghosts saw that we were true to our word, settling into a period roughly of the 1920s for decor and design (with most of our furniture of the period or before), they settled down and we haven’t heard from them since. I have happy ghosts.” Theis had the fortunate opportunity to find out some of the history of her house when years ago, two elderly ladies calling themselves “the Evans sisters” pulled up. They explained to Theis that they had grown up in the home in the 1930s to 1950s and burst into tears when they saw the front hall had not changed since last they saw it. The Evans sisters were also the bearers of creepier news. Not only had their grandmother died in the house, there was the death of a butler in the basement. “There were probably others, times being what they were,” Theis says.
Melancholy nursery rhymes Last October in these pages we shared the tale of the haunting of McAuliffe International School in the historic Smiley Junior High building at 26th and Holly. Nearly six decades ago, a United Airlines passenger jet crashed during landing at nearby Stapleton Airfield, now the site of the Central Park neighborhood. Eighteen souls were lost in the tragedy. Smiley Junior High served as a makeshift morgue for the dead. A young mother who had been flying back to Colorado from a wedding in Pennsylvania and her three small daughters were among those killed. In the years since, students and staff whisper of witnessing chilling sights and sounds, including a human figure lurking in one of the bathrooms. One predawn morning three Septembers ago, hours before anyone else would have entered the building, the school’s facilities manager was on the third floor when he heard a disembodied female voice singing melancholy nursery rhymes. He recorded the voice on his phone to share with the other staff members. Could the otherworldly song be the voice of the young mother killed in the 1961 crash of United Flight 859? “We thought maybe she had been singing to the little girls to calm them as the plane crashed,” Tammy Pittman, McAuliffe’s office manager, told GPHN last year.
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Trick-or-treaters from past Halloweens in Park Hill. This year may not be the same as years past because of the pandemic, but kids are likely to still be able to have a spooky, fun and safe time. File photos by Reid Neureiter
The paranormal activities at McAuliffe are not the only ones attached to a local landmark. Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, on Montview at Dahlia Street, has served as a spiritual home for generations of Park Hill families, witnessing their births and deaths, hopes and tears, since it was built in 1910. In 1918, Montview built a new sanctuary, bathed in the blue glow of gothic stained-glass windows and filled with the pipes of a grand organ. As the congregation continued to thrive and grow, this chamber, now a theater space called the Miller Center, was replaced with the larger, current sanctuary in 1958. Some believe that shades of the Miller Center’s past as a sanctuary linger today. And there may be a picture to prove it. A longtime Montview sexton was in the backstage area several years ago, taking a reference photo of one the pews. Although the pew was empty when the photo was snapped, the actual picture was blurred and shows what appears to some to be a boy sitting in the pew. The photo, below, was graciously shared with the GPHN so that readers may make up their own minds: ghost, or digital aberration?
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This photo, reprinted with permission, was snapped by a sexton at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church several years ago. The blurred photo suggests a form of a boy, sitting in what was an empty pew.
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Get Scared, Not Sick
Ideas For A Spooky Safe Halloween Halloween is ubiquitous in Park Hill. Houses are festooned with skeletons in all manner of repose. Inflatable Frankensteins and ghosts sway in the chilly October breezes. Cobwebs blanket every bush. It’s not likely that a pandemic will stop the rich tradition of trick-or-treating in the neighborhood – But this year officials are urging caution – and recommending several precautions for every witch’s favorite hour. As of Sept. 19, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s website has not posted any Halloween-specific guidelines, however current general rules apply: Colorado is still under a mask-wearing mandate, and gatherings should include no more than 10. People are encouraged to stay at least six feet apart from others. For the latest, check out covid19.colorado.gov/safer-at-home. The Halloween & Costume Association (check out halloween2020.org) has a handy interactive map that features county-by-county CDC data on COVID-19 risk levels, and includes a number of potential ideas for safe celebrations (including karaoke, piñata parties, scavenger hunts, candy stations and drive-up trick-or-treating). Denver Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo has been extended to run from Oct. 1 through 31. The event theme is “Storybook Safari” and includes costumed characters and mythical creatures. All activities are included with pre-purchased tickets. denverzoo. org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/ Ideas for a safe holiday have been popping up on social media, with people making creative suggestions, including doing a Halloween egg hunt with glow in the dark eggs filled with candy. Others have suggested setting up tables on lawns with treats. Grown-ups can watch safely from their front porches as the costumed kids stream through. Over at 4431 E. 26th Ave., George and Beverly Dennis will be ready to go, beginning Oct. 1. “There probably won’t be much in the way of trick-ortreaters on the night, but we’ll be running the scary movie clips in the front yard on the Zombietron for sure. Maybe some dementors in MAGA hats beforehand. Who knows?” Dennis noted. -- Cara DeGette and Rebecca Zimmerman
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All the flavors to entice kids. All the nicotine to keep them hooked. E-cigarette makers and vape shops are enticing kids with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bear and bubble gum. And nationally, over 5 million kids are using these flavored e-cigarettes. Vape shops and tobacco companies say their products aren’t ending up in kids’ hands, but that’s just not true. Many retailers still sell to minors, and many of them in Denver even illegally sold products during the COVID-19 shutdown violating emergency orders. Let’s stop pretending vape shops and the industry care about public health or the health of our children. It’s time to stop the sale of flavored tobacco products to protect our kids. Take action now by visiting FlavorsHookKidsDenver.org to tell City Council Members Chris Herndon and Amanda Sawyer to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
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To The Paint Mines Hoodoos And Other Delights In This Easy El Paso County Hike Story and photos by Reid Neureiter For the GPHN
As the weather in the foothills and mountains turns colder and snow begins to fall, there are still ways for close-by hikes in Colorado’s warmer, lower elevations. One fascinating day outing is El Paso County’s Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan, east of Colorado Springs just off Highway 24 and about 80 miles southeast of Park Hill. The Paint Mines are geological formations of colorful layers of red, orange, purple and yellow clay, exposed by the elements, creating towering hoodoos (fanciful stone and clay spires), narrow gully paths, and even caves carved by wind and water. American Indian tribes are said to have used the land as favorite hunting ground with badland breaks and gullies serving as hunting overlooks and entrapment loca-
tions for big game. The colorful clays were used for making pottery and ceremonial paint and in the early 1900’s, the clay was mined to make bricks. Now a protected park, the Paint Mines is 750 acres with four miles of hiking trails. Hikers can walk along the gullies and among the hoodoos, but are warned that the formations are fragile and potentially dangerous, so climbing them is not allowed. The Paint Mines are at 29950 Paint Mines Road, in Calhan. There is a restroom in the main entrance parking area. The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk. To protect the fragile formations, pets, horses and bicycles of any kind are not permitted. For more information check out communityservices.elpasoco.com/parksand-recreation/paint-mines-interpretivepark/.
Which of these is the Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel, and which is the Least Chipmunk? For the answer, turn to page 17.
Chipmunk or Ground Squirrel? These Critters Are Not The Same Story and photos by Reid Neureiter For the GPHN
Anyone who has hiked in the foothills west of Denver or the trails of Rocky Mountain National Park has encountered (some would say “harassed”) by small, brown, striped rodents looking for crumbs of sandwich or the odd tortilla chip. One might be prompted to say, “What a cute chipmunk!” But about half the time, one would be wrong. The Least Chipmunk (Neotamias minimus) is the smallest member of the squirrel family inhabiting the mountainous regions of Colorado. But a similar looking and behaving creature is the golden-manPage 12
tled ground squirrel (Callospermophilus lateralis). The ground squirrel is larger, usually 9 to 11 inches long, including the tail, while the chipmunk is only 6 to 9 inches long, with a bushier tail. The main identifying difference between the species, besides size, is that the chipmunk has stripes on its face, while the ground squirrel lacks facial stripes and has a golden, tawny color across its shoulders (its mantle). The chipmunk is also more rapid and nervous in its movements compared to the squirrel. Both species of rodent will be busy storing nuts and other food in caches near their burrows as they prepare for the long winter ahead.
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Committing To A Long Journey Toward Equality
In August, Park Hill Neighbors for Eqand healthcare, every system serves to uity in Education (PHNEE) introduced Edmaintain disempowerment for Black and Equity Corner, a monthly Zoom meeting Brown people. The work to truly build that provides a space for communityan equitable society requires the rebuilding with an equity lens. building of systems at the political On the second Wednesday of the level. Educate yourself on the issues month, neighbors come together to at stake this election cycle, recogdiscuss the impact of current events nize the powerful impact of state on ourselves and our community. and local politics, and GO VOTE. From recognizing the destructive toll (Register to vote at GoVoteColoraof the pandemic on long-standing do.com.) inequities in education, to the abso2. Put Your Money Where Your Heart lute necessity of educating ourselves Is. Be intentional about where you on what it means to be antiracist, spend your money, and shop at the discussions at EdEquity Corner local, Black-owned businesses. have been enlightening, engaging, Pick up dinner at Park Hill’s own and, at times, challenging. Everyone Blazin’ Chicken Shack II, at 5560 E. is welcome to attend. 33rd. Ave in Holly Square. Going While September’s meeting fofor ice cream? Check out My King’s cused mostly on Maslow’s HierErin Pier Ice Cream, in the neighborhood at archy of Needs and the impact of 2851 Colorado Blvd. Need a good COVID-19, a subset of community book and a cup of tea? Check out members stayed logged-on past the schedTeaLees at 611 22nd Street in Five Points. uled 8 p.m. end-time to discuss broader Download BBLK (pronounced Black), topics related to current events. We disfrom bblkapp.com. This app, founded cussed how many white folks are waking by Denver residents, Raymond Murphy up to racial injustice and systemic inequiand Mariam Kazadi, provides easy acties for the first time, in response to George cess to addresses, hours of operation, Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Jaand phone numbers for more than 1,100 cob Blake, Daniel Prude, and the numerous Black-owned businesses nationwide. other Black lives taken just this year. 3. Show Up For Racial Justice and EqWe shared books we are reading, while uity Events. While this pandemic has also recognizing that reading a book alone many negative aspects, a positive one isn’t sufficient in making systemic change. is the ability to easily access racial jusWe considered the difference between detice and equity events nationwide from segregation and true integration in our your own home. Check out the websites schools and neighborhood. And we acand Facebook pages for Showing Up knowledged the many Black Lives Matter for Racial Justice (SURJ) in Denver, or signs throughout Park Hill, and wondered Black Lives Matter 5280 for events and how many folks believe the sign is the end ways to get involved. Stay tuned to PH– not the beginning – of their journey into NEE and EdEquity Corner as well, as antiracism. we hope to offer an antiracism training Through our conversation, we recogin the near future. When you show up nized how many neighbors are hungry for for these events, be sincere and authenactionable ways they can engage in antiratic. Recognize how personal experience cist work. While there is no quick fix for shapes worldview, and if you are white, the racism, injustice and inequity that are acknowledge that you will never fully woven into the fabric of the systems that understand the Black experience. surround us, there are steps we can take 4. Educate Yourself. Commit to learning everyday that will lead us in the direction more about systemic racism and its efof meaningful change. fects on Black, Indiginous and People So, in collaboration with the thoughtful of Color (BIPOC). Some of our favorand reflective voices that stayed engaged ite reads include: The late into the evening afNew Jim Crow: Mass ter our last EdEquity Incarceration in the Corner, and with special Age of Colorblindness appreciation for Ivanna by Michelle Alexander; Johnson-McMurry, a conCaste: The Origins of tributing PHNEE comour Discontents by Isamunity member who lent bel Wilkerson; Mothers her voice and wisdom to of Massive Resistance: this article, we bring you White Women and the “Five Ways To Be AntiraPolitics of White Sucist This October.” premacy by Elizabeth 1. Be an Active Voter. Gillespie McRae; Begin From education, crimiAgain: James Baldwin’s nal justice, and human One of the many of Black Lives Mat- America and Its Urgent services, to financial ter yard signs in Park Hill. Photo by Lessons for Our Own by institutions, housing, Cara DeGette Eddie S. Glaude Jr.; For
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October Surprise
Halloween Pennants have orange-yellow tinted wings with black bands – Halloween colors. The pennants are a type of dragonfly, but are sometimes mistaken as butterflies. They are often found clinging onto an exposed twig, swinging back and forth in the breeze like little pennants – hence the second part of their name. Unlike other dragonflies, they don’t seem to mind flying in the rain and through stiff breezes. This Halloween Pennant was photographed in Westerly Creek, just east of Park Hill, by Mark Silverstein.
White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y’all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education (Race, Education, and Democracy) by Christopher Emdin. Pick up a notebook and the book, This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell. Commit to completing the 20 lessons for self-reflection on understanding your identities and how they are valued in our society. Make a plan for how to take action. Better yet, invite a friend to join you. Buy these recommended books and more from Black-owned bookstores, such as TeaLee’s (611 22nd Street), or Shop at Matter (2134 Market St). Prefer online? Check out Haymarket Books (haymarketbooks.org). Netflix offers a rich variety of TV series, documentaries and movies featuring Black stories for adults as well. Check these out: 13th; LA 92; I am Not Your Negro; Teach Us All; When They See Us; Dear White People; What Happened, Miss Simone; and The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. Listen to a podcast and learn more about how racism impacts education. We recommend: Nice White Parents, by Serial and the New York Times, and The Integrated Schools Podcast, by PHNEE’s own Andrew Leftkowits. Educators may also enjoy Teaching to Thrive by The Abolitionist Teaching Network as well as the podcast, Teaching While White. 5. Educate Your Children. Ensure your children are exposed to media featuring BIPOC characters. Take a look at your home library, and read the blog post 7 Questions We Should Ask about Children’s Literature from Oxford University Press (link to blog: blog.oup. com/2017/09/childrens-literature-race/).
Consider whose worldview is most often represented in the books you share with your children. What assumptions do the books make? What perspectives are shared? Then, ensure your children have access to books featuring a wide array of culturally and racially diverse protagonists, written by authors who represent the groups they’re writing about. Beyond books, ensure white children view TV series and films featuring non-white and BlPOC characters. A few PHNEE favorites? Motown Magic; Doc McStuffins, The Who Was? Show; Emily’s Wonder Lab, as well as Spiderman (2018), and of course, Black Panther. Antiracism work is a journey, not a destination. While this list of five is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to antiracist actions we can take, we hope to continue gathering and sharing ideas together, and would welcome your suggestions through future EdEquity Corner sessions. Please join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or beyond, if you’re interested!) for the next opportunity to listen, learn, dialogue and grow together as a community. Visit tinyurl.com/edequityoct2020 to register for the virtual event. For more information, or to get involved with PHNEE, email info@phnee.org . Erin Pier is a mother of three, Stedman parent, and school psychologist at AUL Denver. She is an active member of the Park Hill Neighbors For Equity In Education, which works toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in all schools in the neighborhood. For more information, check out the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/phnee, or send an email to info@phnee.org.
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East senior first baseman Lee Ann Longoria stretches to put out a Kennedy Commander during East’s 12-5 victory on Sept. 15.
East sophomore pitcher Malia Legins launches a rocket fastball against Kennedy on Sept. 15.
East junior shortstop Ryan Sadler slips headfirst into third for a triple on Sept. 15.
Fastballing Through The Pandemic High School Sports Schedules Upended: Here’s The Latest Story and photos by Reid Neureiter
Season B sports include basketball, ice hockey, skiing, spirit, girls’ swimming and For the GPHN wrestling. The usually crowded stands at Denver Season C, which begins on March 1 and East’s home soccer field are empty this concludes with championships by May 1, fall, as multiple high school team sport includes field hockey, football, gymnastics, seasons have been postponed by the Coloboys soccer, unified bowling and girls volrado High School Activities Association leyball. Due to specific equipment and (CHSAA) due to the pandemic. safety concerns, football will begin pracIn coordination with the Office of the tice on Feb. 22 and conclude on May 8. Governor, the Sports Medicine Advisory The final sports season, Season D, inCommittee, the state’s COVID-19 Recludes baseball, girls golf, boys and girls sponse team, and the Colorado Departlacrosse, girls soccer, girls tennis, boys ment of Public Health and Environment, swimming, track and field and boys volleyCHSAA declared that the 2020-21 season ball. The final season will begin with pracwill be played with on a modified schedule, tice on April 26 and conclude on June 26. creating four separate sports seasons durOn Sept. 16, the CHSSA Board of Direcing the school year. tors voted to approve variances, permitted Traditional fall team sports of football, by the office of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, boys’ soccer, field hockey, gymnastics, and to give member schools the local option to girls’ volleyball – sports that involve close play field hockey and football during Seacontact or indoor activity – were initially son A. Schools will continue to have the not to be played this fall under the curoption to play these sports in Season C. The rent health guidelines. At press time the variances allow for 50 players, per sideline, only regular fall sports being played were to be on the field during a football game. cross country, boys golf, boys tennis, softIn field hockey, the variance allows for 25 ball and some football. Under the modified players per sideline, per game. schedule, those seasons are to conclude by All participants, including athletes, Oct. 17. coaches, match officials, staff, and others, The second sports season, Season B, will must wear masks while not actively playbegin on Jan. 4 and conclude by March 6. ing – even outdoors. They must also be six feet apart from non-household members on the sidelines, or while not in active play. They may not go into the spectator area. Other than coaches and umpires wearing masks, and the stands behind home plate being empty of fans (the crowd was relegated to the outfield), the pandemic did not adversely affect East softball’s Lady Angels on Sept. 15 as they defeated DPS rival Kennedy by the score of 12 to 5 on home turf. Katie Cummings steals second base during East’s 12-5 victory Although the Commandover Kennedy on Sept. 15.
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ers had 11 hits to the Lady Angel’s 6, Kennedy’s four errors, combined with East’s speedy baserunning and numerous steals, resulted in a come-frombehind victory after Kennedy initially went up by three runs to two at the end of the first inning. East’s senior pitcher Katie Cummings closed out the seventh with a strikeout to end the game. For updates on schedules, activity calendars and game results, check the CHSAA website Senior pitcher Katie Cummings delivers a fast-pitch fireball. at chsaanow.com.
events and happenings Frida, Diego and Mexican Modernism
A highly anticipated exhibition featuring more than 150 artworks of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and their contemporaries arrives at the Denver Art Museum beginning Oct. 25, through Jan. 24. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting Oct. 12, and be sold in two blocks, with the second going on sale starting Monday, Nov. 23. The exhibition takes a closer look at the role that art, artists, indigenous culture and their supporters played in the emergence of national identity and creative spirit after the Mexican Revolution ended in 1920. The exhibition also highlights the importance of women artists during this period. Other featured artists include Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait With Monkeys, 1943 Lola Alvarez Bravo, Gunther Gerzso, María Izquierdo and Carlos Mérida. Tickets for adult members start at $20 and $26 for non-members and will be available at denverartmuseum.org.
Then And Now: Denver’s Black Experience
The Lowry Speaker Series returns with a panel discussion, Then and Now, an overview of Metro Denver’s African American history and African American experience. The moderated panel discussion features Charlene Porter, Judge Gary Jackson, Rene Gash, and Dr. George Junne. Porter, Gash and Judge Jackson are from multi-generational families that were born and raised in Denver. The panel discussion is Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St., in Lowry. The event is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Go to lowryfoundation.org to reserve your spot. There is a limit of 45 socially-distanced audience members, and face masks are required. For more information call 303-344-0481.
Denver Film Festival Goes Virtual
The 2020 edition of the Denver Film Festival will be available to film lovers across Colorado from Oct. 22 through Nov. 8. More than 100 titles will be available for virtual viewing, including local, national and international cinema, panel discussions, tributes, and achievement awards. This year’s Festival will also showcase Italian, UK/ Ireland, Women+Film, CinemaQ, CineLatinx, and Colorado Spotlight, as well as new offerings of Colorado Dragon, Spotlight on Social Justice, and a virtual High School Day for high school students and educators across the state. Check denverfilm.org for details and pricing. The Greater Park Hill News
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THIS MONTH AT THE LIBRARY
Into The Garden
Autumn Beckons; Here Are Some Books For Inspiration By the Pauline Robinson Branch Library team For the GPHN
Headed into the cool of Autumn, here are a few book recommendations to inspire and assist you in the garden. You can’t go wrong with any books by Rob Proctor, a former director of horticulture at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Some people also know him from frequent interviews as a garden expert for 9News. We have several of his books in our collection, including Herbs in the Garden: The Art of Intermingling, Gardening on a Shoestring, and Passionate Gardening: Good Advice for Challenging Climates (that one was co-written with Lauren Springer). All of his books include expert advice written specifically for our climate. For kids, try Let it Grow: A Frozen Guide to Gardening
Upcoming Virtual Programming
Secret Denver, with Eric Peterson and David Lewis | Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.
Co-authors Eric Peterson and David Lewis will share some of their favorite oddities and mysteries in and around Denver from their new book, Secret Denver (Reedy Press). The book uncovers the secrets of places ranging from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with appearances by numerous ghosts, hidden tunnels, and alleged elephants in between. Go to denverlibrary.org/events to sign up.
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Reflective Life Writing | Friday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m.
Denver Public Library has partnered with StoryCenter, a nonprofit that helps people find and tell stories from their lives, to create a supportive, online space where we can gather together as a community to share our personal struggles and joys and moments of resilience. StoryCenter facilitators will draw on their experience with traumainformed methods to help participants tell and share their personal stories of life in these times. Please register at storycenter.org/ dpl-storytelling-webinar.
All August, the Japanese Beetles feasted on our Roses of Sharon. Those big blossoms were just devoured. Now, we’re looking for solutions. The grub of this pest started life in Virtual Kindness Club | our lawns, meaning we Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. can treat our yards but Who couldn’t use more also know they are also kindness in their life? growing and thriving Each session we will emin the neighborhood. bark on a kindness adA couple of great webventure together! Looking Photo by Mark Silverstein for ways to feel connected sites could help all of us combat this major anduring COVID? We’ll fonoyance that is eating not just our Roses of cus on ways to be kind to the earth. Go to Sharon, but ravaging so many other lovely denverlibrary.org/events to sign up. plants and blooms. Upgrading Your Intimacy - Even In Quarantine Betty Cahill’s blog, at gardenpunchlist. Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27 blogspot.com/2020/08/japanese-beetleHow would your relationships and sex august-2020-to-dos-and.html, details enlife be different if you had been taught about vironmentally friendly pest controls and pleasure without guilt or shame? The possibiological controls. bilities are endless, diverse and beautifully Dr. Whitney Cranshaw, Emeritus Entounique. Caitlin Bovard, a sex therapist in mologist at Colorado State University, also the Denver area, has a superpower to talk has a blog with a reference chart to view about sex like the weather. In this web sewhite grub control products, timing and ries, she explains what intimacy, desire and environmental concerns. Check it out here: eroticism really are and how to apply these https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/ to you. Go to denverlibrary.org/events to insect/05601.pdf sign up for all three segments.
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GPHC Command Central Lana Cordes, Executive Director
Changes and Reflections During The Pandemic A Lesson From 2020: How To Be Mentally Nimble
Each month we express our gratitude in these pages for our donors and volunteers for the previous month. Our organization is fortunate to be completely supported in both ways by our community. We average more than 100 donations a month, including in-kind food donations, monetary donations to programs, event transactions and Lana Cordes memberships. This is great news considering donations make up 100 percent of our operational funding. We also have really amazing volunteers. Sadly, we haven’t been able to see as many of our regular annual volunteers, since in-person events and programming have been happening at a minimum during the pandemic. But I would like to recognize the small and mighty crew who have been running our food programs week in and week out since March. Claudia Fields is a one-woman show overseeing and fulfilling the entire Weekend Food Program all year long (with some help from her grandkids). Deb Rosenbaum is a machine (of the volunteer variety) as she sorts and shelves incredible amounts of food multiple times a week and keeps us stocked and running behind the scenes. Despite an ever-changing schedule and a multitude of other weekly responsibilities, Debra Lovell has dedicated the time to serve our clients each week with kindness and grace. Heather Shulman goes above and beyond her time spent here as she drives out of date food to an animal rescue every week. Our newest team member, Nikki Wiederaenders jumped in with both feet this spring and has brought us a fresh perspective and renewed energy. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention two amazing young women who spent the
summer with us. Maddie Carrier and Lola Hunter, both students at East High School, brought their bright smiles and youthful energy to the Emergency Food Pantry and Free Farm Stand. If you would like to support our food programs, please visit greaterparkhill.org/ donate/ to see a complete list of what we accept as well as drop off hours and locations. GPHC is a volunteer and donor-based organization. A big thank you to our donors and volunteers this past month. We are so grateful!
Longtime volunteer and 2017 Babbs award recipient Claudia Fields, shown with her daughter and husband, Harold. File photo by Cara DeGette
Deb Rosenbaum, stocking the shelves. Photo by Lana Cordes
Lola Hunter, woman-ing the farm stand this summer. Photo by Lana Cordes
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Culhane AARP #995 Queen Charlie Curlee Trevor and Lindsey City Daly Bikes Together Cure D’Ars Catholic Veronica D’Annibale Church Christine Davidson Messiah Community Church Nicole Delmoro Park Hill United Amy DelPo Methodist Church George Dennis St. Thomas Mary DeSimone Episcopal Church Martha and Bruce The Spicy Radish Douglas WorkShop Realty, Nancy Downs Brie Cosgriff Karina Drake Rosemary Aitken Meghan Dukes Christine Allen Liza Eaton Katharine and Jon Englman Daniel Ambruso Jeanette and Alice Applebaum Anthony Fedele Penny AshleyNancy Feinberg Lawrence Michelle Ferguson Pat Austin Claudia and Harold Mike and Susan Fields Barden Duane and Jean Dee Dee Barry Gall Tim Bauer Rachel Gille Leslie Bene Bobbi Gillis Carolyn Benoit Tom Goulet and Karen Bergman Marcy Glenn Sarah Booth Erin Goff William and Ronald and Janina Cynthia Braden Gotlin Melissa Bradford Jeanne Granville Jeannene Bragg Peter Green John M. Brink Erica Gutierrez Angela Brohman Charlie Hager Alex Brown Laura Haile Will, Lisa, Aldus & Simon and Calvin Brownlee Elizabeth Barbara Brush Hambidge Sharon Ann Burke Amy Harris John Burnt Rick Harris Jennifer Calderone Pamela Healy Inga Calvin Jake Heym Marty and Arna Jody Hodges Caplan Todd & Renee Mark Carrado Hopkins Stephanie Ceccato Susan and Steve and Michael House Heringslack Denny Hovik Barbara and Alan Jessica Howard Charnes Peg Clover Stipek Veronica Hudson Richard Hughes Lana and James Cordes Peter Hulac Patty Cordova Ryan and Christine Hunter Maury Cuje Lisa and Dan Steven Hutchins
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This map shows the 10 district boundaries of GPHC, Inc. Six at-large representatives also serve on the board of the Registered Neighborhood Organization. The Greater Park Hill News
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Park Hill VET | Dr. Margot Vahrenwald, DVM, ASVJ
Navigating Change Let’s Hope That Godzilla Doesn’t Decide To Show Up
The only thing more constant than death team members on the phone and in person. and taxes is change. We are blessed to have mostly a great clien2020 has shown us that we all have to be tele, but some of the stories reported by my mentally nimble and develop acceptance of veterinary colleagues in other places have change as the constant operating system; been truly frightening. They’ve been on I suspect that we were already attempting the receiving end of not only verbal threats to navigate constant changes in years past, but physical altercations when a person bebut there’s nothing like a global comes too angry or distraught. pandemic to force contemplation. Some of the constant pressures Navigating constant change of simply working in the veterias a veterinarian and veterinary nary field combined with pandemic practice owner is many times like changes, have wrought change in jumping out of an airplane with a our staff. faulty parachute. We never have One of our doctors, tired of the all the information we need, but stress of a long commute, elected we have enough to make and take to go to smaller practice, trading educated risks to help our patients minutes in the car daily for Dr. Margot 90-plus and our patients’ owners while juga 20-minute commute. By the time gling employee needs. Certainly, in Vahrenwald this goes to press, another will be vet school, we never covered proper also off to a small, slower practice pandemic pet care procedures. to allow her and her husband to focus on Medicine is never as black and white as their IVF treatments to hopefully welcome we would like, and outcomes are not always a new family member in 2021. positive. COVID-19 has illusOther team members have trated this time and time again found that they needed or wantin the number of sympathy cards ed to move closer to elderly parWe miss awaiting signatures for our anients or grandparents back home mal patients while we hear and allowing our in other states as health became see the human toll daily in the a significant concern. One of clients simply our longtime veterinary nurse/ news. In our own practice, the tur- to walk in and CVTs moved closer to her ailing bulence of this year has bounced mother, but also so that she and say hi. us in unexpected directions. her boyfriend can explore the We never wanted to operate an option of creating a safe home urgent care, but there are many for young adults in need of care days that we felt we are one due to the voldue to congenital physical/mental issues – ume of sick patients. The pandemic has because it’s been their postponed passion. changed how we welcome clients and paHere’s hoping that Godzilla doesn’t turn tients into the practice – initially only alup between now and the end of the year. lowing in pets, then opening to one healthy May your own contemplations and changes masked owner accompanying their pet. We bring you to better things. miss allowing our clients simply to walk in Dr. Margot Vahrenwald is the owner of and say hi. Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center at Most certainly, our current times have 2255 Oneida St. For more information, visit led to unprecedented events, such as havparkhillvet.com ing to remind clients to be civil and kind to
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 at-large representatives, as well as 10 district representatives. If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, contact current GPHC Board Chair 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 303-388-0918 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 Lana Cordes. The GPHC office is at 2823 Fairfax St.
• Board Chair Tracey MacDermott: chair@greaterparkhill.org • Secretary and Zoning/Property Use Chair Bernadette Kelly • Treasurer and District 3 Rep Heather Shockey • District 1 LaMone Noles • District 2 Ryan T. Hunter • District 4 Kevin Wiegand • District 5 Blair Taylor • District 6 Vacant • District 7 Jon Bowman • District 8 Nam Henderson • District 9 Stephanie Ceccato • District 10 Colette Carey • At-Large Jeanette Fedele • At-Large Justin Petaccio • At-Large Louis Plachowski: lplachowski@gmail.com • At-Large Sandy Robnett • At-Large Shane Sutherland • At-Large and Community Planning Chair Lisa Zoeller • Community Safety Chair Geneva Goldsby • Public Information Chair Melissa Davis: newspaper@greaterparkhill.org • Youth Services Chair Rick Medrick
Chipmunk Versus Ground Squirrel
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Active Minds
Active Minds has transformed itself in the last few months from a live, in-person series of lectures to a web experience. Check out free lectures on topics ranging from music to history, current events to foreign affairs. A complete schedule of upcoming events is at activeminds.com
Art Garage
6100 E. 23rd Ave., artgaragedenver.com, 303-377-2353. Check the website for schedules. BASEMENT FINISH KITCHENS • BATHS WHOLE HOUSE REMODELS 303.355.5666 | DIANEGORDONDESIGN.COM
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Denver Police District 2
3921 Holly St., 2.Dist@denvergov.org, nonemergency number is 720-913-1000. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Denver Public Schools
dpsk12.org Check the website for resources and updates. Call the helpline at 720-423-3054 for support in many languages.
Faith Community
greaterparkhill.org/faith Greater Park Hill’s faith community, home to over 30 places of worship in just four square miles, is as diverse and robust as the neighborhood itself. The GPHN maintains a list of Park Hill’s places of worship at the website above. Contact individual places of worship for information about their current state of operations.
Greater Park Hill Community, Inc.
PET SPA
Grooming Lessons • Toys • Treats • Apparel
Wendy Miner NCMG 303.954.9486 Lucinda Young 2247 Oneida St., Denver, CO 80207 Gemma Brown www.ZenDenPetSpa.com Laura Pasillas Peaceful • Stress Free • Spa Treatment • Educational Resource
HAKALA FAMILY DENTISTRY Over a Decade of 5280 Top Dentist 2009 to 2020
2823 Fairfax St., greaterparkhill.org, 303388-0918 The GPHC neighborhood association community meetings are currently conducted virtually on the first Thursday of each month. The next meetings are Oct. 1 and Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The October meeting is the annual
meeting, with board elections, recognition to volunteers and honoring this year’s Babb’s Award recipient for public service. Link to attend at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/community-meetings/. Check greaterparkhill.org for information and details to participate.
Libraries
denverlibrary.org See the “At the Library” feature in this month’s issue for updates and resources offered by the Park Hill and Pauline Robinson branch libraries.
Northeast Park Hill Coalition
The Northeast Park Hill Coalition hosts its monthly meeting the second Thursdays of the month. Check its Facebook page @ Northeast Park Hill Coalition for updates.
Park Hill Community Bookstore
Established in 1971. Denver’s oldest nonprofit bookstore. Used and new books. 6420 E. 23rd Avenue. 303-355-8508. Members and volunteers get discounts and book credits. The bookstore is open; check parkhillbookstore.org for current hours.
Park Hill Peloton
A recreational group of road cyclists that roll from Park Hill once or twice a week. Check the current status of their rides on the Park Hill Peloton Facebook page.
Sie Filmcenter
2510 E. Colfax, denverfilm.org, 303-5953456. Check the website for updates and information about its Virtual Cinema.
Walk2Connect
www.walk2connect.com Park Hill Sunrise Walking Trips and the Northeast Park Hill Bilingual Walk have been suspended until further notice.
Submit your neighborhood events and resources to editor@greaterparkhill.org • Deadlines are the 15th of the month, for the following month’s issue.
A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
Honoring ALL Paths and ALL People
Virtual Sunday Services 4670 East 17th Ave Parkway, Denver CO 80220 • 303.322.3901 10am on Facebook For more info: www.unityontheavenue.org and our website
KATE HAKALA, DDS 425 S Cherry #100, Denver, CO 80246
303-321-8967
www.hakalafamilydentisty.com
Bringing Color to Park Hill We Are The Clean Guys In A Dirty Industry!
Complete Interior & Exterior Painting
Our exterior schedule is filling up fast, so call now to schedule to make an appointment.
25th
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GPHN Classifieds Auto Repair
Park Hill owned auto repair business specializing in Subaru, Honda and Toyota makes. We will buy your car. We make it fast and easy to sell. Top prices paid. Call or text Meggitt Motors at 303601-7431.
Cleaning
TG Commercial Cleaning Services – specializing in post construction and commercial cleaning jobs. Available 7 days/week. Free estimate. Call TG 720-774-3008 or Pablo 720-485-7207 or email jpabz04@gmail.com
Handy Man
Licensed GC. Expert home repair/handy man/woodworker. Can fabricate missing/broken pieces for furniture, staircases, trim, molding, etc. 30 years Park Hill area. Peter 720-291-6089 text ok. Brush & Hammer- 303-895-5192 Affordable-reliable services. Clean gutters, repair, replace, wood fences, gates and decks, interior painting, install small paver or flagstone patios and walkways.
Hauling
Cut Rate Hauling - A trash, clutter, and junk removal service. Estate clean up, eviction clean up, construction debris, etc. denvercutratejunk.com Call Ruben today 720-434-8042
Lawn Care
Aeration – Sod fertilizer – Power rake – Lawn mowing, Rototilling – Hauling – Stump removal – Weed control – Lawn mower repair – Shrubbery care – Small trees removed 720-327-9911
Masonry Services
Masonry Services- Brick, Stone, Concrete, restoration, tuck pointing, chimneys, retaining walls, city sidewalks. Licensed, bonded, and insured. www. thebrickandstoneguy.com References. Call Shawn 303-907-9223
Painting
PREMIER PAINT WORKS since 1993. Denver’s Residential Paint Specialists. Int/Ext Neat, conscientious craftsmanship by polite, respectful, honest & fully insured crew, impeccable references. Call or text John at 720-849-3921. Interior and exterior painting. Prep, power washing, professional. Owned and operated by Park Hill resident with over 20 years experience. Free estimate. Senior citizen and veteran discount. Pablo’s Painting 720-485-7207 or jpabz04@gmail.com
Plaster Repair
THE WALL REBUILDERS Interior plaster (and drywall) repair. We repair cracks, holes, crumbling walls, etc. Specializing in older homes, though we fix houses of every age. Dan and Laura Pino 303-698-1057
Plumbing
VAIL PLUMBING & HEATING - The Older Home Specialist. Repair, service, remodel. Evaporative coolers. Licensed, insured, guaranteed. 303-329-6042
Roofing
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Taco & Margarita Happy Hour Tuesdays and Fridays 4-6! Thomas J. Croghan, D.D.S, P.C.
303-377-8662 4624 East 23rd Ave.
cosmetic & fAmily Dentistry
newspaper@greaterparkhill.org • 720-287-0442 (voicemail) the deadline for submitting a classified ad is the 15th of every month
WE ARE OPEN
FROM 5PM-9PM 7 NIGHTS A WEEK for take out, curbside take out, delivery and front porch delivery
6115 E. 22nd Ave., Denver CO 80207 • 303.321.1511 ObliosPizzeria@gmail.Com
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4628 E 23rd Ave, Denver CO 80207 www.honeyhillcafe.com • 720 242 6048
Complete and comprehensive dental care for the whole family!
MAYFAIR VISION CLINIC
Adult and Children’s Vision • Complete Visual, Eye Health and Glaucoma Testing • All Types of Contact Lenses • Frames with One Year Guarantee • Most Insurances Accepted • Free Adjustments and Minor Frame Repair • 15% Discount for Senior Citizens
Dr. Janice I. Jarret 1336 Leyden
Across from Safeway
303.333.9898
Twenty years of experience working with Denver’s classic homes Numerous Park Hill references
Plumbing & Sprinklers - Repair or replace, disposal, toilets, water heaters, faucets, sinks, drain cleaning, sump pump, water pressure regulator. Sprinkler blow out, repair and install. www. vertecservices.com 720-298-0880
To advertise in the Classifieds contact Melissa Davis
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu - 7-4pm Tuesday - 7-8pm Fridays - Saturdays 7-7pm
Best Dentist
Sprinklers
Double hung window RESTORATION includes replacing sash cords (ropes) and removal of excess paint on wood and metal plus lubrication for smooth opening and closing. Also restore metal casement windows. 40 year resident of PH. Contact David 720-550-2786.
Come and enjoy inside or patio seating!
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Residential reroofing and repairs, 17 years experience, licensed, bonded, and insured. Gutter replacement and cleaning. www.accurateroofingandmasonry.com Call Shawn 303-907-9223 TG Roofing - 25 years experience, will beat any written estimate, no subcontracts, bonded & insured, references available. Senior citizen and military discount. Call TG 720-774-3008 or Pablo 720-485-7207 or email jpabz04@gmail. com
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Dental Arts
Design and Renovation Specialists
720-338-0748
www.CitySideRemodeling.com
HOUSE CLEANING Many Park Hill & Stapleton References Mask & Gloves Worn At All Times • Additional Disinfectant Now The Norm • Park Hill Resident • PaulinaLeon22@hotmail.com
20 years experience • Paulina Leon 720-628-6690
WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR DELIVERY RADIUS to include Stapleton, North Stapleton, Lowry, Mayfair, Montclair, Hilltop, City Park and Congress Park.
WE ARE PARK HILL STRONG!
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BeSt of deNver’S LIStINgS! 35 Ivy St.
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Outstanding 2 story in Crestmoor. Remodeled. Over 5100 finished sq. feet. 5 bedrooms and 5 baths
$1,790,000 1960 Locust St.
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One of Park Hill’s signature homes, over 5100 finished square feet. Excellent condition, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths.
$1,900,000 2310 Locust St.
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One and half story Tudor. Excellent location, handsome street appeal.
$625,000 2090 Leyden St.
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Storybook turreted Tudor. Excellent location and great condition.
$875,000
Keith Combs
720-218-9614
DenverRealEstate.com
kcombs@denverrealestate.com • www.combssellhomes.com
ALL EMPLOYEES, EVEN ENTRY LEVEL, MAKE AT LEAST $18 PER HOUR (INCLUDING TIPS)
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