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Seeing Red: Reflections on the Educator Rally By Jill Farschman

Public school educators rally at the State Capitol on April 27 with three Colorado Education Association objectives: restore and increase education funding to help pay off budget stabilization factor, reduce or freeze corporate tax breaks until state education funding is resolved, support Initiative 93 - Great Schools Thriving Communities with increased school funding without major tax impact. Photo by Jill Farschman.

I recall some years ago overhearing a conversation between a barista and customer at my local coffee shop. The customer wanted to know what her child’s fourth-grade teacher was doing behind the counter making lattes. “Earning a little extra money while on summer break,” the barista replied with an eye roll and shrug of her shoulders. Despite a prevailing impression that teachers have boatloads of time off when compared with other professions, far from lounging around working on her tan, your average teacher is much more likely to be working additional jobs to make ends meet when between sessions. Teachers are five times as likely as the average fulltime American worker to hold a second job, according to Vox. Adjusted for inflation, their average pay has declined in the last 15 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that enrollment in U.S. education programs preparing tomorrow’s teachers is down 35 percent in recent years, according to the Learning Policy Institute and CNN analyst Fareed Zakaria.

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Ready to grow from neighborhood roots By Jerry Healey

For some, community journalism is a passion. It’s never strictly about dollars and cents, but rather connecting people and businesses in a way that no other medium can. With one broad stroke, it can touch the lives of thousands of previously unconnected people. Community journalism tells the inspirational and positive stories that bring us together and, sometimes, the watchdog stories needed to bring about change. It’s the story about a new entrepreneur launching the business of her dreams. It’s the story about that boy around the corner who suddenly gets his shot in the music world. It’s about the simple things, too. A suggested apple-blossom-season bike ride. Free music in the park. A new gallery opening. We are storytellers, hoping to bind communities together by sharing their collective and individual joys, sorrows and challenges. This is what drives us at Colorado Community Media. And this is why we have decided to expand in Denver by

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purchasing the Washington Park Profile and Life on Capitol Hill. You know the newspapers, but you don’t know us. Colorado Community Media is family-owned. My wife and I are longtime Colorado residents who have been in the newspaper business since graduating from college and working for The Miami Herald in Florida, where we met. With 18 community weeklies, all but one of which are in the suburbs surrounding Denver, Colorado Community Media is the state’s largest family-owned community media company. We use the word “media” in our name because we provide news in all sorts of methods not envisioned when we started out in the business — websites, Facebook, Twitter, email and more channels to come as they get developed. Our advertising team has more than 20 marketing products, with many cutting-edge digital marketing tools for businesses of all sizes. We don’t push any one product, but rather suggest the product best suited for the goals of the business.

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The team at Colorado Community Media poses in its offices. From left, back row, executive editor Ann Macari Healey, editor Kailyn Lamb, publisher Jerry Healey, managing editor Chris Rotar, production manager Erin Franks, special projects manager Thelma Grimes and business manager Audrey Brooks. From left in the front row are circulation manager Lindsay Nicoletti, sales manager Meredith Thompson and advertising director Erin Addenbrooke.

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Inside The Profile Teacher Rally..................................................... 1 Colorado Community Media.......................... 1 A Representative View..................................... 2 Publisher's Note............................................... 2 Business as Usual............................................. 3 People of South Denver.................................. 4 Development.................................................... 6 South Denver School Scoop............................ 8 Thank You.......................................................... 9 Calendar of Events......................................... 10 Parks Liquor.................................................... 11 Elections........................................................... 12 Group Homes.................................................. 13 Fresh Local Taps............................................. 14 Local Gardening............................................. 15 Shady Grove.................................................... 16 Concert Highlights.......................................... 17 Gallery Spotlight............................................. 19 Youth Voices................................................... 19 Local History................................................... 21 Helper's Hindsight.......................................... 23 Service Directory............................................ 26 Home Sweet Hom.......................................... 26 Classifieds........................................................ 27

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A Representative View Denver should decide soon on its endgame– megalopolis or secondtier city? By City Councilman Paul Kashmann

As Denver rides a wave of high-speed development heretofore unseen in our 160-year history, constituents from Marston to Green Valley Ranch and Regis to Hampden South struggle to maintain composure. The Mile High City is morphing into a landscape more like the East and West Coast cities many had fled than the Denver they had sought out 10, 20 or more years ago. Denverites wonder exactly what awaits them at the end of this Yellow Brick Road they’re traveling, or–more accurately–being dragged along. For decades, Denver was either approaching or hovering around 450,000500,000 people. Now we claim a population of 700,000, and transplants continue coming to our fair city at a pace of some 1,000 men, women and children every month. Where is it that–as a city–we’re trying to go? Are we attempting to create our own path to a particular endpoint or just doing our best to stay afloat as this free-market-driven river takes us to destination unknown? Recognizing the complexity of the

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Personal Musings on Ownership Change By Jill Farschman

Since purchasing this paper, I have taken great pride in being a champion for community journalism in challenging times. But, as you aware from our front page article, this issue represents my last as co-owner and publisher. Let me start by sharing my personal thoughts about our new

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breaker, I casually threw out, “So, how are things in Indianapolis?” She thought for a moment and said, “You know, there’s something comforting about being a second-tier city?” Since the days of Federico Pena’s first campaign in 1983, our city leaders have sought to solve the puzzle that, once completed, would lead to Denver ranking as a “great” city. I wonder if that should be our goal, or if there might be a sustainable sweet spot–as a second-tier city, or some other such category–that positions us better for more manageable long-term survival. And I choose my words carefully, “I wonder.” I don’t have that answer. The Denver Department of Community Planning and Development has begun a Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) that aims to create Small Area Plans for every neighborhood in the city in the next 15 years or so. This new planning effort has grouped our 78 statistical neighborhoods into 19 regional groups, and additional planning personnel have been hired to accelerate the process. While I wholeheartedly support this faster pace to neighborhood planning, I believe it starts from a disadvantage unless we are firmly moored as a city in a manner that reflects that question of “Where are we going?” I am planning to start that discussion with a Town Hall meeting sometime this fall. Stay tuned for details.

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query, I would offer that a discussion of the options as to “Where are we going?”– an exploration Denver has been avoiding, even in the context of the historic planning initiatives underway over the past 18-months– is long overdue. What is our ultimate population? Is it 800,000? Is it 900,000? Is it 4 million? What can our water handle? Our infrastructure? Our power grid? Our parks? Our schools? What can our civic psyche handle? Relevant inquiries to be sure, because if we decide that we want to be a megalopolis of 4 million, the planning and zoning directives we must put into play are radically different than if we decide as a community that 900,000 is a better target. I have no desire to put up a fence around our city, and I believe there is a middle ground between “no mas” and “no holds barred.” The City of Los Angeles commissioned just such a study about five years ago to determine the maximum potential population that could be accommodated in downtown LA, considering a menu of limitations not unlike those mentioned above. An eight-minute video on the topic, “Capacity,” can be found at https:// vimeo.com/61751408. I attended a forum on growth at the University of Denver a couple of years back, and among those in my dinner party following the event was a forum speaker from Indianapolis. As an ice-

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Stacie Rudy sews at home for her company Sew4the1, making kid and adult hoodies.

Base Camp Cyclery co-owner Harley McClellan opens a new bike store at 1869 S. Pearl St.

Frozen Matter’s Gerry Kim, Josh Gertzen (with Katie Tran) to open micro-creamery on Old S. Gaylord St.

The last bottle of wine gets uncorked June 30, when eatery Village Cork closes after 16 years.

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Openings Sew4the1

Entrepreneur Stacie Rudy is sewing up a storm in her Platt Park home. Her company, Sew4the1, makes kid and adult hoodies called #plattparkhoodie. The garments have cozy polartec shells that provide UV protection and wick away moisture. The linings are unique and customers can pick a fabric reflective of their personalities. Some recent bestselling liners have been owls, sharks, astronauts and camo prints. Rudy has been sewing for five years. She made her daughter a hoodie from a soft piece of fabric several years ago, received lots of compliments and Sew4the1 was born. In the past 18 months, she has sold over 500 hoodies. Some orders come through her website. Rudy also sells them at the Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market and other events. The hoodies take about two hours to make, and Rudy does almost all of the sewing herself. She hired some seasonal help last December to keep up with the demand. In November, Sew4the1 launched its adult line. Kid hoodies are $50 with custom items costing $60. Adult hoodies are $70 and custom hoodies are $80. Rudy also has a line of snow beanies and just started selling baseball caps. She has no plans for a brick and mortar store, but is considering a

mobile one. Currently her hoodies are available online, in Grand Lake at Cabins, Quilts and Stitches, and if you happen to run into her at an event. Visit sew4the1.com.

Base Camp Cyclery

South Denver has a new bike store. Base Camp Cyclery is located at 1869 S. Pearl St. in the former Von’s Violins Shop. It carries premium brand bikes, including Alchemy, Santa Cruz, Yeti, Norco and Ibis. The store also has a large selection of kids bikes, cruisers, apparel and helmets. Demos, rentals, guiding, coaching, classes and clinics are offered. If your bike needs to be serviced, Base Camp Cyclery will pick it up and drop it off for a nominal fee. Co-owner Harley McClellan grew up in New Orleans and worked in a bike store in the French Quarter. He would drive to Alabama and Mississippi to ride. In 2004, he moved to Colorado. He met Sam Durnavich, the other Base Camp owner, in a local bike shop where Harley was working and Sam was a customer. They became friends and riding buddies and decided to open their own store. The duo selected the South Pearl location because they really wanted a “neighborhood vibe” and signed a 10-year lease. The space has been completely transformed from the Von’s Violin days. It features a 900-squarefoot-service shop on the second floor, which is a point of pride; Base Camp does all service in-house. Visit basecampcyclery.com

Frozen Matter

Frozen Matter is launching an ice cream parlor on Old South Gaylord Street. Scoops and cones should be available there by the end of June. The microcreamery’s original Uptown location at 530 E. 19th Ave. opened in 2016 and is the only licensed

dairy facility in Colorado. All ice cream is made on site in small batches. Frozen Matter is owned by the husband and wife team of Josh Gertzen and Gerry Kim. Gertzen is a self-described “science geek” and came up with the name after reading an article on dark matter. Kim is an attorney. Both attended the Ice Cream Science Program at Penn State, which is more than 100 years old and focuses on the science behind ice cream production. Some of the flavors served at Frozen Matter are Mint Chip, Banana Bread (vegan), Cold Brew Coffee (Huckleberry Roaster’s), Coconut Cake, Orange Saffron Almond Brittle and Valrhona Chocolate. Other products sold include award-winning ice cream sandwiches and ice pops. Visit frozenmatter.com.

Brightmarten

Now open in Bonnie Brae is Brightmarten, a restaurant and bar at 730 S. University. It replaces the 730 South Bar & Grill that occupied the space for almost 18 years. Owners are barkeep Wade Nelson, general manager Jared Riggs, chef Josh Prater and chef Jake Grant. Nelson said he and his partners were looking for a neighborhood restaurant. They assumed the 730 South Bar & Grill lease but developed their own concept, which he describes as “new American cuisine.” Chefs Prater and Grant are both veterans of Euclid Hall. There was a seven-month hiatus between the two restaurants during which Nelson and Co. freshened up the interior and made some minor alterations to the space. Brightmarten is open for happy hour and dinner seven days a week. Plans are also in the works to roll out a weekend brunch in the coming months. Visit brightmarten. com.

Warby-Parker

Eyeglass and sunglass retailer Warby-Parker has launched its first Denver store in the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. “Nearly six years after first stopping in Denver with our Class Trip - a mobile store in the form of a yellow school bus - we’re excited to finally put down roots in such a notable junction of innovation, alongside many likeminded startups and companies we admire,” said co-founder and co-CEO Neil Blumenthal. “With all the art galleries, events like the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, and great shops in the area, our newest location is in good company.” In-store Warby-Parker advisers help customers with fit and style while there are opticians standing by to make adjustments. Prescription glasses are shipped within several days, and sunglasses and glasses with nonprescription lenses are available for immediate takeaway. The company has an app that creates an overview of any frames tried on along with the measurements so customers can leave with a digital copy. For every pair of glasses and sunglasses purchased, Warby-Parker distributes a pair to someone in need through its Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. To celebrate its new Colorado digs the company has released a pair of Denver exclusive sunglasses called Downing Large in Crystal Aqua with Flash Mirrored Silver lenses. The limited-edition lenses are available only at the Cherry Creek location. Visit warbyparker.com.

Thump Coffee

Java lovers will be pleased to hear Thump Coffee now has a second Denver cafe in the new Denver Health administrative building at Broadway and 6th. The Bend, Ore.-based craft coffee roaster launched its first Denver loca-

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People of South Denver Zach Bahn: Drummer boy becomes versatile percussionist of Bahnseye By Susan Dugan

Most children’s interests run in multiple directions, only later converging into some kind of coherent career path, but a handful come in knowing exactly what they want to do. Washington Park resident Zach Bahn, a familiar figure performing at the South Pearl Street Farmers Market and now a senior at Denver School of the Arts (DSA), falls into the latter category. “As a kid, I was the little drummer boy—growing up playing in blues bands—and it just evolved from that,” he said. “When I started at DSA, it got a little more intense because I had to learn a lot more than how to play drums—music theory and how to read music.” At DSA, Bahn acquired mentor Greg Harris, a practicing artist professor who teaches percussionists. Harris radically altered Bahn’s artistic sensibility and later introduced him to a game-changing musical technology. “In his early music days, Mr. Harris was into the hip-hop thing,” Bahn said. “He had turntables. He was a DJ. When I went over to his house, he showed me the basics of how to scratch on the turntables [to produce sound effects] and I was just blown away. I knew immediately that’s what I wanted to do.” Through Harris, Bahn learned about Ableton Live, the software music

sequencer and digital audio workstation offering access to a variety of electronic genres, as well as more experimental music that Bahn now incorporates into his original compositions and live performances. “It looks like something off an airplane,” he said, holding up the Ableton Live control board. “It’s just a program that allows you to layer a lot of different sounds at once. You can see there are multiple things going on showing the progression of a song. There are instruments on this program that are completely digital so you’re not generating the sound in real time. But there are real things, too; the sound waves show up here.” Inspired by the possibilities, Bahn began composing music, playing his vibraphone while simultaneously operating Ableton Live. “If I’m not playing in a band or group, I’m making all my own music,” he said. “I try to make arrangements that combine digital and acoustic and I’m trying to teach myself to sing and integrate vocal. I kind of want to become a one-man band.” His work with Ableton Live prompted a desire to teach other young people. “Mr. Harris referred me to a guy named Serafin Sanchez, a musician and Ableton regional rep, who started to invite me to Ableton events. I got inspired to start a youth group,” Bahn said. “Ableton has groups all over the world where people come together to use the program to make music. There are no user groups specifically for people under 21, and I figured kids would want to do this, too.” Sanchez

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learning about instrumentation at DSA, Bahn continued to combine real and digital instruments, catching the attention of professional musicians such as Mike Parvizi, who Bahn met while touring colleges in California.

Still a teen, percussionist Zach Bahn leads his band Bahnseye, composes music and mentors other youth. Photo courtesy of Zach Bahn. His efforts garnered an invitation to an Ableton company convention in Berlin last year. “I was able to meet all these other people from around the world who had started user groups, but I was the only one who had a youth group, so I had a lot of people asking me about that.” Meanwhile, applying what he was

“He thought it was really cool that I was doing this kind of melding,” Bahn said, “and specifically interesting that I chose to play my vibraphone, a keyboard percussion instrument very similar to a xylophone but made of metal, not plastic, which changes the sound.

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When a couple thousand people pay good money to walk around in a handful of homes–something that happens every spring in Wash Park–it’s a safe bet a neighborhood is desirable. But is it livable? That depends on who you ask. Ask Jocasta Champion what makes Washington Park livable, and she doesn’t miss a beat before answering. “The park. The community–the people.” It would seem Champion knows a sizeable portion of the Washington Park community. Standing in a booth outside a sleek, modern stop on the 2018 Wash Park Home Tour, Champion

thing or two about how different residents of different neighborhoods define livability. They’ve asked–and heard the opinions of–thousands of Denver residents since 2016,when they began work on Denveright, a community-led effort to design a plan for Denver’s future. "We started with values conversation: What’s most important to you,” Champine said. “And ultimately what we heard was everyone has different needs.” For instance, she said, “Westwood has a strong Latino/Latina culture and we heard them say they want to keep that. Southmoor Park neighborhood has a different character, they want different things.” There were common threads, though. One of those was access, she said. Wherever they live, whatever their age, people don’t want to be, or to feel,

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City Park Esplanade's Thatcher Fountain, 100 years old, flowing once more for spring. Photo by Stacey McDole. officially was collecting money for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Her 11-yearold son, Tristan Regini, launched that charitable enterprise four years ago when a friend was battling cancer. But in reality, Champion served as a kind of living testament to her own words. Trying to describe her son’s fundraiser, she could barely complete a sentence without being interrupted by a shouted greeting, a parent wanting to commiserate about school issues, or a request for her to join in a selfie. Parks, community, schools are all ingredients in a livable neighborhood –for some. But if you ask 20-somethings about livable neighborhoods, you might hear more about nightlife, plentiful craft beer, mass transit. And then there are the experts. According to Livable City, a San Francisco-based advocacy group, environmental sustainability, from flourishing retail to robust public health, is key. To researchers at AARP, each neighborhood “should have a distinct character, but each should be complete, supporting living, working, commerce, and culture.” “Communities do define it differently,” said Caryn Champine, director of planning services for the city of Denver. Denver’s city planners know a

shut out. “They want access–whether it be to jobs, schools, parks.” People also seem to universally want affordable housing choices, economic diversity, employment diversity, and environmental resiliency, she said. In 2016, when 5280 Magazine ranked Denver’s best neighborhoods, they used quantifiable criteria, like home prices, crime rates and school ratings. Capitol Hill came in at number 39, dragged down by its poor “safety” ranking and a low score for its schools, which, arguably, nobody moves to Capitol Hill for anyway. Wash Park ranked surprisingly low, at number nine. But it scored highest in a category called the “X Factor,” with Capitol Hill close on its heels in that category. The X Factor is the intangible, un-scorable quality that makes you want to be in a place. And often, that’s what defines livability for an individual–something you just can’t put a name to. Asked what made his old neighborhood livable, or likable, former Wash Park resident Robert Gurle–recently back to for a visit and feeding squirrels in the neighborhood’s namesake green space – furrowed his brow and thought for a moment. Finally, he said, “I don’t know. I mean, what’s not to like?”

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tion several years ago on Capitol Hill at 1201 East 13th Ave. The Broadway location is smaller and does not have all the food offerings of the Cap Hill store, but does offer free parking in the garage next to the building. Thump is adjacent to the new Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Visit thumpcoffee.com.

ing tools. The remainder will include a full workout area, locker rooms and lounges. It’s being built to fit well in an urban setting with modern bouldering walls that do not top out, but the space will have the same vibe as the original Boulder location. Members can go to both facilities and rates will be the same. Visit thespotgym.com.

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Boulder climbing gym The Spot is expanding to the Golden Triangle. A roughly 19,000-square-foot location at 1235 Delaware, just off of Speer Boulevard, is planned for early fall.The space is currently under construction and will feature 18-foot walls. Two-thirds of the facility will be bouldering walls and climber train-

Taiwanese dessert restaurant Meet Fresh is coming to Glendale at 1350 S. Colorado Blvd. in the Century 21 Plaza. Founded in 2007, the company has locations in the U.S., Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. No word yet on an opening date. Visit meetfresh.us.

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Owner Peter Van Itallie celebrates the 6-year anniversary of Finley's Pub. Photo by Jill Farschman.

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No one says the restaurant business is easy, but Finley's Pub (finleysdenver. com) at 375 S. Pearl Street is beating the odds by celebrating its sixth anniversary. Serving elevated seasonal food with numerous craft beers on tap, this pub sits in the heart of West Wash Park and boasts a loyal following. The atmosphere is lively, attractive and clean with warm colors and pleasing wall art. Van Itallie prides himself on knowing his customers by name, many of whom are regulars. It's kind of like a modern "Cheers" here. Grateful for being a part of the local scene, Van Itallie states, "we're proud to have served our community for 6 years and we thank everyone for supporting our success in the neighborhood." The spring/summer menu is in full swing and the patio open.

The University of Denver’s P.A.S.S. (Pioneer Athletic Super Summer) camp is celebrating its 25th anniversary. A DU summer tradition, P.A.S.S. camp offers a mix of play and practice for ages 5-11. Campers learn new sports such as lacrosse, golf, tennis, ice skating, flag football, soccer martial arts, ultimate frisbee, and have the opportunity to improve their skills. Spots are still available for summer 2018. Visit ritchiecenter.du.edu/youth/pass-camp.

Center Strength Studios

Center Strength Studios' South Broadway location is turning 2 in June. Pilates and gyrotonic sessions are offered as well as massage, movement (yoga, barre, trx) and nutrition and wellness classes at three locations:

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Center Strength celebrates the two year anniversary of its South Broadway location. Photo by Sarah Fosco.

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South Denver School Scoop Teacher’s report card: Earning a better pay grade By Jason McKinney

As Denver teachers wage a public relations war for better wages, the higher testing numbers and accolades that Denver Public Schools continues to garner could bolster calls for more compensation. With rising test scores over the last few years, the highest rate of students applying for college in DPS history and, most recently, a record 900 DPS High School seniors earning the Seal of Biliteracy (an award for those who have mastered multiple languages), it seems teachers are earning a higher pay grade.

“DPS students made more academic progress on state English and math tests last year than ever before, and the overall percentage of thirdthrough ninth-graders who scored at grade level moved to within a few points of the statewide average,” according to an August 2017 report by Chalkbeat, the nonprofit covering education issues for Denver and Colorado. This is quite an accomplishment for DPS, which is the state’s largest school district, considering that a decade previous it was trailing much further behind. This spring, DPS discovered that more than half (51 percent) of Denver high school students are enrolling in college, which is an increase of 5 percent from last year and the biggest increase on record for the district. The rate for

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Part of a national movement, the plight of school system funding and educator compensation was steadily gaining traction with modest wins in various states when Colorado entered the fight.

Colorado Teacher Rally

On April 27 the downtown Denver State Capitol grounds and Civic Center Plaza were flooded with a sea of red shirts. Teachers rallied and marched to protest what is seen as the state’s dismal track record of adequate educational funding and wages. It wasn’t officially branded a walkout or strike, but it sure

looked like one.

Funding

Our educational spending is constrained by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and other state constitutional amendments intended to protect us from runaway deficits plaguing so many other states. But these limits on spending may not keep pace with our burgeoning population growth or cost-of-living increases. As a consequence, Colorado is experiencing a significant educational funding shortfall.

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South High School (the second-largest high school in the city) was even higher, with 67 percent enrolling in four-year colleges. During the first week of May, it was reported that 900 DPS seniors, which is double the number of last year’s recipients, will graduate as proficient in English and at least one other language and will be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy. In order to receive this honor, students must complete all graduation requirements, pass one of five available tests and pass a specified exam or course of study in order to prove their proficiency. More than 20 languages, from Amharic to Filipino to Spanish to Swahili, are represented. In addition, 12 DPS high schools received national recognition

from U.S. News and World Report in May on its 2018 list of “Best High Schools in America.” Four of the schools received gold medal status. East High School was awarded a silver medal and ranked No. 12 in the state. Denver gold-medal winners and rankings were: - KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (ranked No. 2 in Colorado) - DSST: Stapleton High School (No. 5) - Denver Center for International Studies (No. 6) - Denver School of the Arts (No. 8)

In addition, the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) has a $32-$50 billion unfunded liability. At press time, Senate Bill 18-200 (SB 200), passed by the General Assembly on the last day of the most recent session, was awaiting Gov. John Hickenlooper’s signature. According to the assembly’s website, the bill “modifies benefits, increases contributions, ensures alignment of contributions, service credit, and benefits, and makes other modifications.” The specifics are too numerous to mention in this article, but available at (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/ sb18-200). Frank Valdez, Acting Media Relations Director for Colorado Education

Association (CEA) explains that PERA was supposed to help “attract and retain top teaching talent to the state” and serve as “a promise made to the educators from the state.” But, instead of passing a sustainable funding plan, the legislature is “reducing COLA and other ways of trying to make up the shortfall on the back end.” According to a study conducted by CEA of more than 2,200 of their members, a teacher spends on average $656a year out-of-pocket on classroom supplies. This expense, when applied to the organization’s full 35,000 members, totals a staggering $23 million.

(The magazine recognized 72 Colorado schools to be among the best in the country, including 11 gold medal schools, 31 silver medalists and 30 bronze.)

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Heartfelt thanks to Alecia Duncan By Jill Farschman

I’ve hired a lot of good people over the years (and a few bad ones too!), but Alecia Duncan is special. When hired in January 2017, Alecia’s main focus was on supporting operations and sales. It quickly became clear she would be able to do much more. Alecia is one of those rare individuals who deftly switches between the left and right brain tasks, editing the calendar or creative effective advertising designs one minute and invoicing clients the next. In April, Alecia took over laying out both papers which is no easy task. The attractive composition, thoughtful ad placements and editorial content flow are all because of Alecia’s attention to detail. Clients love Alecia. When I was preparing an application for a national mentoring program, clients were eager to write extremely complimentary testimonials about her creative abilities and customer service skills. Needless to say, Alecia was enthusiastically accepted into the program. For the next month Alecia will be working to smoothly transition our records and content over to Colorado

Business 1000 Gaylord, 1842 S. Broadway and 922 Washington Ave in Golden. Smaller and more individualized attention is the focus at Center Strength Studios. Pilates classes are limited to 3 to 5 people, and yoga, barre and movement classes max out at 5 to 10 members. Visit centerstrengthstudios.com.

Palizo Italiano

Platt Park northern Italian restaurant Palizo Italiano has hired Alvaro Jimenez as its executive chef. Jimenez, who grew up on a family farm in Costa Rica, brings over two decades of culinary experience to the role. He has worked in fine dining restaurants and high-end private catering companies in Pennsylvania, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California. “I am thrilled to accept the position of Executive Chef at Palizo Italiano after serving as sous-chef since August 2017,” said Jimenez. “I’ve enjoyed applying my creativity to the new spring menu as well as creating themes and lessons for upcoming cooking classes and Chef’s Table events.” Chef Alvarez plans to revitalize Palizo Italiano’s Chef’s Table events to accommodate more guests and incorporate patio seating for the event when weather permits. Visit palizodenver. com.

Closings Tesori Italian Pottery

After 18 years, Tesori Italian Pottery is going out of business. For many years, Tesori has been the only local source for hand formed, hand painted pieces made by artisans in Tuscany and Umbria. Owners Barbara Campbell and her daughter Kristin Callahan would like to thank all of the clients in the area who have followed them throughout the years in their various locations. There will be a "Going out of Business Sale" with 50 percent off all pieces and display units on Saturday and

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Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery

After 16 years, Denver’s Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery, 1487 S. Broadway, the artistic home of acclaimed painters John K. Harrell, Kit Hevron Mahoney, Anita Mosher and Kelly Berger, is closing its retail space. “We've made the heart-wrenching decision to close our South Broadway gallery. After 16 years leading the art scene in Washington and Platte Park, we're putting the ‘studio’ back in Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery,” Kelly Berger said in a release May 21. Berger and John Harrell are relocating June 1 to a large studio at Prism Workspace, 999 Vallejo. Contact them at info@brushstrokesstudio.com. Partners Mosher and Mahoney will be painting in their home studios.

The Village Cork

The last glass of wine will be served at Platt Park’s The Village Cork on June 30. Owner Lisa Lapp posted the following message on the restaurant’s Facebook page: “After 16 1/2 years of laughter, friends, great loves and incredible wine and food, I have made the decision to close The Village Cork on June 30, 2018. As you can imagine, this decision was difficult because I will miss all my friends and supporters who have made The Village Cork such a magical place. I'm hoping you will join me to celebrate these last two months with continued laughter and shared memories, and there have been many! From baby showers, proposals, a wedding, breakups and everything in between. Saturday, June 30th at midnight we will lock the doors but not the memories. I feel my job is done (for now!!!). Thank you for including The Village Cork in your lives.”

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Parks & Rec alcohol policy put on ice for more comment By Jason McKinney

Change is still brewing regarding Denver Parks & Recreation’s alcohol policy, with a decision recently pushed back a few months so neighborhood groups can get more answers about this latest attempt to rejigger the rules. This won’t be the first time the city has revised them. The policy, initially established in September 2007, was amended in May 2011, again in February 2012 and later that same year in May. Critics say the current policy is overly complicated and inconsistent, and this latest proposal is an attempt to simplify the rules and regulations and their enforcement. The main changes would be around references to 3.2 percent beer and expanded alcohol options. In 2019, Colorado state law will no longer require a designation for the 3.2 percent, and Parks & Rec likely would follow suit, removing all references to it from their rules and regulations. Permitted events, such as races, walks, athletic tournaments and the like, would be treated the same when it comes to selling and serving alcohol. Under the proposed change, these events also would be allowed to sell/serve all types of alcohol, which would end restrictions in some parks where beer, wine and champagne are the only libations permitted. The same would go for permitted events held at Parks & Rec buildings (event facilities, golf clubhouses and rec centers), with the exception that such events in rec centers must be closed to the public. Events such as demonstrations and assemblies (protests and marches) would

still be prohibited from alcohol permits for serving and/or selling any alcohol. Under the new policy, while all city parks would be able to host permitted events where alcohol is served and/ or sold, other standard restrictions would remain in place, such as permit requirements, public event rules, rest periods, noise regulations and capacity

“It started to get better in 2015 when the rangers were notified and able to check cans (for the 3.2 percent designation),” Matthews said. Matthews feels that the proposed changes were reviewed internally by the city for a couple of months before neighborhood organizations found out. “We were just pulled in at the very

limits. Some residents who live near the parks are concerned about the implications of the potential changes. David Matthews, a West Wash Park Neighborhood Association board member, lives near the park and has been concerned about alcohol within its boundaries for several years. Matthews said that alcohol began to become an issue in the summer of 2014 when there was very little regulation and monitoring of what kind of alcohol was brought in.

end after they had already decided what they were going to do,” Matthew said. “It’s about what we expected, and most of us (on the board) are not in favor. It’s a broad brush with no input from the neighborhoods.” Matthews isn’t as concerned about the new provisions for the walks, runs and private events for the parks, but instead is most worried about daily consumption of alcohol by individuals. “What’s the plan with them?” he asked. An online survey recently made

available through the city website shows an evenly divided community regarding the proposed changes. With 624 responses received, Councilman Wayne New announced the results. When asked if all Denver parks should be allowed to host events where alcohol is served or sold, 46 percent voted “no” and 44 percent voted “yes,” with 10 percent “unsure/undecided.” However, when it came to allowing Denver recreation centers to host events that sold or served all types of alcohol, as long as the event was closed to the public, 56 percent were for it and only 35 percent were against it, with 9 percent “unsure/undecided.” Over half (53 percent) of those polled thought that all events, whether they be public, private, races, walks, athletic tournaments, etc., should be treated the same when it comes to selling and serving all types of alcohol. When queried about Denver’s policy of Vision Zero, which aims to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries, the survey takers were concerned that this could be an issue. There was a fairly even split between those who said that it was not consistent with Vision Zero (43 percent) and those that were “unsure/undecided” about it (37 percent). Only 20 percent of those who responded thought it was consistent with the policy. With the decision on the proposed changes delayed a few months, RNOs (registered neighborhood organizations) have more time for discussion. Uptown on the Hill did not have time to discuss the issue at their May meeting, and INC PARC still has some questions that remain to be answered.

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City candidates lining up for 2019 municipal election Below are candidates for Denver City Council who had filed by mid-May to run in the election May 7, 2019. For updates and more information on elections and Denver City Council, visit the Denver Elections division at Denvergov.org.

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Colleen Zahradnicek: Real estate agent who has lived in Denver for 30 years; focused on issues of affordable housing, along with safe sidewalks and streets for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Kendra Black: Incumbent won in 2015 with 55.5 percent of the vote.

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Paul Kashmann: Incumbent and longtime Denver resident who won his district in 2015 with 54.6 percent.

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Mark Kelley: First candidate to file in this district.

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Candi CdeBaca: Fifth-generation Denverite and co-founder and executive director of Project V.O.Y.C.E.; focused on affordable housing, people-centric development, solidarity economics, environmental justice, community schools, youth entrepreneurship and school finance.

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The National Education Association (NEA) reports Colorado ranks 33rd in average teacher salary, which is 15 percent below national average. Since 2008-2009, salaries have decreased by 6 percent when measured against inflation. The state’s ranking has been a bit of a moving target with various organizations providing numbers from 31 to a low of 46, depending on calculation method. Regardless of the exact ranking, it is either somewhere in the bottom half or lowest 10 percent, reflecting poorly on a state offering an otherwise enviable quality of life. Compounding these issues is a nagging teacher shortage with an estimated 3,000 positions going unfilled, especially in rural areas of the state. Valdez further contends, “class sizes are grossly overcrowded, wages low and instructional materials outdated with some schools using history books from the 1990s.” According to latest data published in 2015-2016 by Digest of Education Statistics, 76.6 percent of teachers in public schools were women, with 80.1 percent identified as white. It is not a diverse profession reflective of the student body’s gender and ethnic composition, or of the nation’s population as a whole. The educators at the April 27 rally were overwhelmingly white women.

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Wayne New: Incumbent who won his district in 2015 with 51.9 percent of the vote. Christopher Hinds: Advocate for persons with disabilities and affordable housing access; served on neighborhood boards, including CHUN; wrote the “Chris Hinds Act.” Patrick Key: Issues include combatting homelessness and eliminating crime. Antonio Amable Mendez: Appointee of Gov. John Hickenlooper’s to the Colorado Council on Creative Industries; deputy chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne.

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Robin Kniech: Incumbent won at-large seat (along with Deborah Ortega) with 30.3 percent of the vote in 2015; introduced legislation and programs on issues such as eviction, immigration and homelessness. Jesse Lashawn Parris: Advocate for “Right to Rest” and other social and racial justice issues. Anthony "Tony" Pigford: Fourthgeneration Denverite and dean of students at the Boys School of Denver; opponent of the I-70 project and Denver’s Olympic Games bid; supporter of equitable distribution of the benefits of Denver’s growth.

: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 was supportive of the educators' walkout. On April 27, two Republicans, Sen. Paul Gardner and Rep. Paul Linden, introduced Senate Bill 18-264 imposing a "fine of not more than $500 for each day during which the failure to comply continues or imprisonment in an county jail not to exceed six months, or both." The bill was postponed indefinitely. The rally is over and the legislature out of session. Valdez states, “CEA’s main objective now is to elect a pro-education leader, and so we have endorsed candidate Cary Kennedy for Colorado Governor in 2018,” a move the organization hopes will result in the political support needed to move its agenda forward. So, next time you’re at the local coffee shop and tempted to complain about your less than perfect latte, give the barista a break because she just might be a teacher from your local public school.

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Group homes take many shapes in zoning jigsaw puzzle By Lucy Graca

What if you owned a house and wanted to share it with another family to defray the cost of the mortgage? What if you wanted to build several houses as a kind of “compound” of like-minded friends? The first is called “cooperative housing” and is a violation of Denver’s zoning code. The second is called “intentional communal living,” about which the zoning code is silent. Denver is seeing more demand for non-traditional housing, city planners say. Sorting out these sorts of “emerging uses” is one big task of the 35-plus-member Group Living Advisory Committee, formed in March, which is holding its first community meeting June 13. Senior city planner Andrew Webb said a high-level goal of Community Planning and Development (CPD) is to make sure the code meets the evolving needs

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of Denver residents while preserving neighborhood character. The advisory committee’s list of tasks is a long one. It can be boiled down to updating regulations in the zoning code for group-living arrangements such as sober housing, homeless shelters and community corrections (A 2008 moratorium on new community corrections facilities expires this year); adding regulations for tiny home villages; removing barriers to various kinds of cooperative and communal living; and, addressing concerns of some neighborhoods about concentrations of social service facilities. CPD also plans to update the code for consistency with state and federal regulations. “All residents will benefit from a code that contains clear regulations that meet evolving housing needs while protecting

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It’s used mostly in jazz [and lends a dreamy quality]. It’s a mellow instrument, but I like to play it on very upbeat songs.” Parvizi invited Bahn to play on his recently released album (recorded nearly two years ago). “It’s a contemporary indie album with hiphop and R&B elements, and I’m on one of the R&B songs with the vibraphone,” Bahn said. “He was so generous, he gave me 25 percent of the royalties of the song because there were four musicians on it and he wanted to introduce me Teen musician Zach Bahn and his vibraphone to the royalty thing.” have opened for The Fray at Red Rocks. Photo Bahn’s music has courtesy of Zach Bahn. attracted the attention of more familiar musicians, too. He completely different historical backhas played multiple times with Denver ground, especially the contemporary musician Bass Physics, performing music. The whole goal there is preparwith him at the annual Colorado Arise ing you to be a professional musician. Festival and recently in San Diego. A We don’t really know what’s going to performance at Gaylord Street Festival happen, but I think we have to assume several years ago led to an invitation by that it’s a better option for me than a The Fray to open for the band at Red music conservatory. I’ll have a lot more Rocks. “I was only 14 and it was a big in-depth opportunity to work with deal,” he said. people from different backgrounds The teen, whose band Bahnseye from all over the world, all of whom was nominated by Westword as one of want to be there. They only take a very 12 up-and-coming new bands in 2016, small percentage of music students was one of 30 finalists and the only outside the UK each year, so it’s quite Colorado resident in an international an honor.” competition recently sponsored by For more information on Zach DU’s new electronic music department. Bahn’s music, go to bahnseye.com. This fall, he will bring his enormous talent and signature mix of original Author Susan Dugan’s wide range electronic and acoustic composition of work includes newspaper and magato England when he enters Liverpool zine articles, personal essays and fiction. Institute for Performing Arts. An active volunteer in local schools, she Although enormously grateful for has taught creative writing and brought the local roots that have nourished him, authors into classrooms. he’s ready to embrace new challenges. If you know a member of our commu“I’m essentially starting over from nity who is contributing in extraordinary scratch, but I think it will be a good ways and might make a good subject, move,” he said. “The school sounds email elamb@coloradocommunitymedia. amazing and all the music there has a com.

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Local Gardening Gardening’s Community Benefits By Liz N. Clift

Gardens have a positive effect on property values—and this can be true of a personal gardens, of course, but is equally true for community gardens, especially those that transform vacant lots. A 2008 study by Ioan Voicu and Vicki Been showed that a community garden could increase property values by nearly 10 percent over the course of five years. In addition, community gardens have a positive correlation with physical and mental health. Denver has an incredible network of community gardens—more than 170 available through the Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) network. A few in Baker and the Wash Park communities even still have plots available if you’re interested in participating. These gardens not only help communities supply themselves with local produce, they provide a space for community gathering, a way to meet neighbors, opportunities for garden education for children and adults, and a chance to engage with the food system in a direct, effectual way. If a community garden is more than you can take on, or you don’t have one with available plots near you this year, you can create a garden of your own. This is true even if you live in an apartment (container gardens, herb gardens, hanging baskets and pallet gardens may be possibilities for you). If you are planning to put things in the ground, now is the time. We have passed the average last date of frost in

Denver; however, you may still want to keep an eye on the weather for hailstorms and cooler nights, which can stunt the growth of tomatoes, peppers

garden weed-free (or at least weed-minimized) will make your garden season easier and can help your flowers, fruits or vegetables flourish! As long as the weed

Tony Vaida works a plot at the Gove Community Garden at 13th Ave and Colorado Blvd., one of more than 170 active gardens in the Denver Urban Gardens network. Photo by Stacey McDole. and other warm season plants. Hailstorms frequent the Front Range in the month of June and can destroy a garden in a matter of minutes. Unfortunately, hailstorms frequently arise with little to no warning and you may not have time to get your garden covered or plants moved to safety. If you have a garden—in the ground or in a raised bed—stay on top of the weeds now. As the ground begins to bake in the summer heat, weeds will get larger, send out deeper roots,and subsequently become harder to pull. Keeping your

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over the course of a day—even if you watered them that morning. Consider keeping container plants a few feet away from south-facing walls, if possible. Pallet gardening is an option for people with limited space—such as an apartment balcony or the shared backyard of a duplex. Pallet gardening allows you the option to take your garden vertical and is created using a few relatively inexpensive tools: a pallet (look for heat treated), landscaping fabric (a neighbor probably has some), soil, and plants. Attach the landscaping fabric to the back of the pallet, using nails or construction staples, fill with soil, and plant! It can be left flat, like a miniature raised bed, or propped up along the side of your house or a fence. Pallet gardens will also need to be monitored frequently for moisture. Hanging baskets can offer a beautiful touch to your front entry, porch, or balcony and can be used to grow flowers, herbs or veggies! Whatever you choose, remember that hanging baskets can also lose water quickly and may require more frequent watering, especially if hung in a south- or west-facing location. If none of these options appeal to you—or maybe you’re just too busy this year—you can still take advantage of other people’s gardens and the community gardens by walking through your neighborhood and admiring what’s growing. You might even keep an eye out for baskets and buckets of free produce— which are fairly common in Wash Park, West Wash Park, Cap Hill, South Broadway and Baker during the height of the growing season. Be sure, however, not to pick without permission!

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Even in today’s multimedia world, most of you are reading this column in print, not on your computer or phone. That is not lost on us, and we spend a lot of time on our print products. Over the next few months, we will be working hard to continue the legacy created by Jill Farschman, who has entrusted her publications to us. She has graciously agreed to help us out for the next month and we look forward to learning from her everything we can about your communities. You can expect some changes — for one, we will be stapling and trimming the newspaper to give it more of a newsmagazine feel. But we will also keep the longstanding traditional focus on neighborhoods and community. Kailyn Lamb, the new editor, is a Colorado native eager to get to know the communities’ places, its people and the issues they care about. After graduating from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2014, she moved to New York to attend Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where one of her focuses was neighborhood reporting. She learned that, in a city of millions, the smallest corner shop could yield interesting stories, from volunteer networks caring for hundreds of feral cats to how students’ education can be affected by unreliable internet access. In 2016, she joined the Summit

Daily News in Frisco, where she covered the towns of Silverthorne and Breckenridge, the lack of affordable housing in Summit County, and the topics of business and real estate. She returned to Denver in May 2017 to report for an online business publication. “Community journalism is about finding the pieces of your neighborhood that make it tick, and the surprising elements that people may not know are there,” she says. “After living in Capitol Hill for four years, I still find places that are new to me. I’m excited to dive into these communities and learn more about what these communities celebrate, what they fight for and how they will grow.” Please reach out to us with story tips, photographs, happenings, announcements and more. As community journalists, we are watchdogs, recorders of history, deliverers of information but, most importantly, storytellers who foster community. We look forward to earning your support as we tell the stories of your community.

Swallow Hill Music’s Shady Grove Picnic Series returns Swallow Hill Music returns to Four Mile Historic Park on Wednesday evenings this summer with its beloved Shady Grove Picnic Series. Featuring a mix of eclectic performances amid outdoor beauty, this family-friendly series contains all the right ingredients for creating summer memories. Thanks to an abundance of space, squirrelly kids can get up and dance or chase off their energy all within sight of the stage. Those looking to relax are welcome to spread out a blanket, unpack a picnic dinner and unwind, as the daytime heat gives way to the coolness of the evening. Whatever your energy level, Em’s Ice Cream truck, with Colorado's only all-certified organic ice cream, will again be on site. The music caps it all off. This year's series lineup boasts the return of familiar faces, while adding some adventurous and complementary newcomers.

Series newcomers A Hawk and A Hacksaw kick off the series on June 6 with their unique and modern take on centuries-old European folk music traditions. Also new to the series is Shakedown Street, the celebrated Grateful Dead tribute band brings its expansive sound to the series on June 20. Artists familiar to Shady Grove audiences include Clay Kirkland and Al Chesis & The Delta Sonics on June 13, Harry Tuft on July 25, The River Arkansas on August 1, and Rocky Mountain Jewgrass on August 15. The Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park takes place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from June 6 to August 22, not including July 4. General admission is $12, kids 12 and under are free, kids 13-17 are $3. Outside food and alcohol are permitted, but dogs are not allowed. Complete details and series lineup can be found at swallowhillmusic.org.

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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

By Jason McKinney

South Pearl Street and Swallow Hill Presents:

South Pearl Music & Beer Festival

Saturday, June 9 I 1:00p.m. | 1200 Block of S. Pearl St. | Southpearlfest.com | $8 online, $10 at gate Nearly 7,000 music fans and craft beer lovers will come together on South Pearl Street to enjoy hot music and cold beer in one of Denver’s favorite neighborhoods. Six bands will perform from 2:00p.m.-10:00p.m. They are: Jon Cleary, Doug Kershaw, DJ Williams and Shots Fired, Tivoli Club Brass Band, Ain’t No Disco and That Damn Sasquatch. Craft beers will be provided by Platt Park Brewing, 4 Noses, Left Hand Brewing, Oskar Blues, New Belgium and more. No pets are allowed, but strollers, walkers, chairs and umbrellas are welcome. There will be bike parking available at the south entrance. If you do decide to buy tickets on the day, it is cash only, but credit cards are accepted for beer tickets and food trucks. Children under 12 get in free.

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Wednesday, June 20 I 6:00p.m. | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. | fourmilepark.org | $12 Grateful Dead tribute band, Shakedown Street, is one of the longest running acts of its kind in the world. They started in the Ancient Mariner in Manitou Springs in 1987 and quickly became a cult act with loyal fans who refer to themselves as “Shakeheads.” New generations of Shakeheads have been spawned by the continuing popularity of the band and, throughout the years, Shakedown Street has shared the stage with former Dead members Vince Welnick and Tom Constanten, as well as Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band. Others include Los Lobos’ David Hidalgo, Hot Tuna, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Jerry Jeff Walker, Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon and others. An ongoing slate of over 200 songs allows them to perform multi-night runs without repetition, playing early and modern Grateful Dead songs. Swallow Hill Presents:

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Friday, June 29 I 5:30p.m. | Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. | clyffordstillmuseum.org | Free Chimney Choir will perform on the lawn at the Clyfford Still Museum as part of the lawn concert series, which features three other acts throughout the summer and early fall: Red Baraat, Dustbowl Revival and Kyle Emerson. Chimney Choir “seamlessly blends folk instrumentals with electronic punches for a plucky, meandering ride,” according to 5280. They incorporate mandolin and accordion, synthesizers and scrap-metal percussion into their sound. Westword named them Best Folk Band in 2017. In naming them such, they described them as “never having been a conventional band.” Their songwriting may be rooted in Americana and pop, “but it’s informed by an avant-garde sensibility.”

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: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 A celebration of American Indian Art, Culture and Dance! $5| The Fort, 19192 Hwy 8. tesoroculturalcenter.og Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. South Pearl Street Farmers Market Super-fresh produce, ready-to-eat treats, artisan cheeses and just-out-of-oven baked goods — this is what a farmers' market is all about! | South Pearl Street Farmers Market, 1200-1900 S. Pearl St. southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market Sun, 06/17 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. South Pearl Street Farmers Market: Healing Fest Join us for a day of healing of the body, mind, and spirit as local wellness professionals gather to share their offerings for Healing Fest! | South Pearl Street Farmers Market, 12001900 S. Pearl St. southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market Sun, 06/24 | 9:00a.m. South Pearl Street Farmers Market: Flea Market The Flea Market is designed to be open to selling items such as antiques, collectible, unique items of quality, valuable junque…you get the idea! |South Pearl Street Farmers Market, 1200-1900 S. Pearl St. southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market

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FILM Mondays, 06/11 & 06/25 | 7:30p.m. Monday Movie Madness Every summer, Infinity Park opens welcomes families and friends to sit under the stars and watch movies on the stadium’s jumbo screen, free of charge. | Infinity Park Events Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave. moviesatinfinitypark.com Wed, 06/13 | 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. Indigenous Film Series The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present Indigenous Film, a monthly indigenous film series. Admission is free. | 303-744-9686 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org Thu, 06/21 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Colorado Women in Film: Pioneers “Pioneers” tells the stories of four Colorado women artists who courageously confronted social stigma and prejudice

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GALLERY SPOTLIGHT

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Space Gallery (400 Santa Fe Dr.) presents Progress: An Artist’s Journey now until June 23, a multiartist exhibit focusing on the artistic process and the journey that the individual goes through toward the end result. Judy Campbell, David Marshall, Bill Snider and Nick Young each follow intuition when undergoing this odyssey to arrive at unique creations.

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Artist Judy Campbell, “Samurai,” acrylic, Campbell focuses on texture, and her paintings mixed media on canvas, 60x60 inch feature “a story of organic layers.” “I randomly choose my paint colors and as I drip, splatter, rub and scratch, the layers become more organic.” Campbell feels that each work becomes a journey using these textures, colors and compositions. David Marshall is a sculptor who weaves wood and metal together to make “linear poetry” that references the natural and industrial worlds. Drawn to natural forms such as geological formations, ice patterns, fossils and degradation, Marshall uses these in a process of casting forms in “a continual exploration employing modern technologies, metallurgy, laser cuttings and sourcing materials from railroads and agricultural sites.” From these, he creates his “very personal three-dimensional language.” Bill Snider has a background in film and sculpture, so it would only make sense that he uses metallic paints and hard-edge graphics to simulate motion with his paintings. Snider puts down paint in strokes, drips and splatters — he then partially sands it off, revealing a subtle hue and “value changes.” He uses up to 20 layers of paint, continuing to sand them down to create works that reflect his unique sensibilities. Nick Young is a painter who has an architecture background and believes that every one of his works is “a journey of lessons learned and desires freed.” He is an abstract artist who adds multiple layers, which he has dubbed “quick gestures,” and focuses on composition, texture and color. Young relies on intuition rather than preconceived images in his mind when he creates his works.

How we respond to the negativity that is bestowed in our lives is what essentially defines our human experience. The adversaries we face allow us to tap into our deeper selves and explore our beliefs. Both the negative and positive experiences we undergo throughout our lives are lessons each of us must learn in order to reach and understand our full potential here on earth. We will keep experiencing the same lessons time after time until we learn to grow from them, and that is why it is important to be accepting of all circumstances that occur throughout our lifetime, so we can learn and move onward. The modern mindset is often that these hardships are happening to us, whereas if we shift our perspective, the hardships are responding to us. How we react gives way for future situations and how they will both affect us and be presented to us. The negative aspects in life are often seen through the eyes of the beholder as

wisdom and motivation. We must view painful experiences this way; otherwise, we dwell in a stagnant place of self-pity and laziness, giving pain its power. These immeasurable negative experiences are knowledge; they enable truth that stays with us, because it becomes part of us. Hardship enables diversity of thought, and this is power in all aspects. We get to choose what defines us, so when we are punched in the gut with enormous hardships and painful experiences, we cannot let that pain alone make us who we are. The pain is different for all, but for none worse than the other. We must take this pain we did not ask for, grow through it, learn everything it has to offer and continue to live. The greatest lesson we as human beings could ever learn is how to be at peace with our pain. We must learn to emit the frequency of gratitude while challenged with negativity. Without the challenges, life would be boring. Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

The preceding is an entry in this month’s Washington Park Profile Youth Voices Series in which a story, written by a student from a school in our coverage area, is featured. Julia Etkin is in the 11th grade at the Denver Waldorf School.

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Grandoozy music fest and special events old news and par for the Overland Golf Course By Becca Dierschow

Recently Overland Golf Course has been in the news as the location of Denver’s newest music festival, debuting in September 2018. While it may seem unusual to have a music festival at a golf course, Overland Park always has hosted a variety of activities throughout its long history. In the summer of 1858, a group of settlers staked claim to a patch of land on the banks of the South Platte River near present-day Evans Avenue—just a few blocks south of the golf course. These settlers named their row of cabins Montana City, which was the first settlement in what eventually would become Denver. Unfortunately, Montana City barely lasted through the winter, and most of the settlers moved on in search of gold, or north to Denver. With dreams of settlement gone, a farmer named Rufus Clark bought 160 acres in the Overland area and made his fortune farming potatoes and striking a series of savvy real estate deals. In 1883, he leased a large portion of his land to investors with the Denver Circle Railroad, who aimed to build 20 miles of railroad track encompassing the city of Denver. The Denver Circle Railroad took passengers from downtown Denver south to the Mining and Industry Exposition Fairgrounds, past the San Souci Gardens, and further on to Overland Park. The investors turned the park into a horse racing track for the Gentleman’s Riding and Driving Club, which boasted members from many of Denver’s wealthiest families. While the Denver Circle Railroad was never completed, it did achieve its goal of making South Denver a destination for leisure-seekers. In 1896, Clark sold more than 120 acres of land to the Overland Park Club Association and its president, Henry Walcott. The club constructed a golf course in the center of the driving track, maintaining the tracks and stands for horse racing. Eventually the Overland Park Club moved to a new location at First Avenue and University Boulevard, to become the Denver Country Club. In 1919, the City of Denver purchased Overland Park from the club. This purchase completed the late Mayor Robert Speer’s grand vision for Denver as a city connected by parks and green space. Speer championed the idea of parks for all people and was instrumental in creating Denver’s expansive parkways and boulevards that connected the city to to its city parks and mountain park system. Overland Park was the southernmost park in his design, but he never completed his vision. It was only a year after his death that Denver secured Overland Park in honor of his legacy. The City of Denver, while interested in the park as a part of this grand master plan, also saw the purchase as an investment opportunity. The city was experimenting with a new concept, the

View of the entrance to Overland Park (originally known as Jewell Park), used as a racetrack and airstrip, in the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Features of entrance: twin towers with clapboard siding and hipped, tile roofs that support a canopy with a gable and a tile roof. Filling station with two gas pumps in front of clapboard building. Signs: "Overland Park" "Oils" "Filtering Gasoline" and "Register Here." Photo courtesy of the Denver Public Library automobile campground, in response to the growing popularity of personal cars. These automobile campgrounds were a briefly popular phenomenon, serving as rest stops for travelers embarking on road trips across the United States. Denver was a well-connected stop for people traveling throughout the country, and several local newspapers praised the idea, claiming that these camping grounds allowed Denver to host more tourists than the city’s hotels alone could accommodate. Open in the summer months, these campgrounds attracted thousands of visitors who paid a nominal sum to set up camp outside of the city and used the camp as a home base from which to explore the Rocky Mountain West and beyond. Denver’s first such camps were in Rocky Mountain Park and City Park. In 1920, the camp moved to Overland, which offered a much larger space. Denver boasted that Overland Park received visitors from every state in the union, Canada, Puerto Rico and England. In 1922, over

11,000 cars and 39,000 visitors stayed in the park. Overland Park offered several amenities, including a central building with showers and lockers, a grocery store and restaurant. Other buildings included an auto repair shop and gas station. The automobile camp was shortlived, as motels rose to prominence along Denver’s central corridors. Overland Park’s golf course was instead resurrected and expanded. With its origins in the 1890s, Overland Golf Course is often considered the oldest running golf course West of the Mississippi. The Grandoozy music fest, coming Sept. 14-16, while new to the historic golf course, will open the park to a new audience and carry on its legacy as a special space for the new generation of Denverites—a goal Mayor Speer may have found laudable in his day. Born and raised in Colorado, Becca Dierschow has a degree in history from Lewis & Clark College and a Masters in Building Archaeology from the University of York.

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: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Tue, 06/19 | 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Sticky Fingers Cooking Class Kids will prepare and eat healthy, globally-inspired recipes all while learning to cook in a fun, engaging and realworld way! Registration is required. Ideal for ages 12-17. | 720-865-0220 Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. denverlibrary.org/events Sat, 06/23 | 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Family Fun Night: Stores and S'mores Say goodbye to spring and celebrate the start of summer! Make s’mores, explore and play in Mordecai Children’s Garden and engage the creative and curious side with nature-themed activities. $8 | 720-865-3500 Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org Sun, 06/24 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Terrarium Be a horticulturist! Build your own terrarium and learn about what your plant needs to thrive. This is a program for teens ages 13-17. | 720-865-0220 Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. denverlibrary.org/events Tue, 06/26 | 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Canvas Painting Be an artist! Discover your innner artist and create a painting on canvas. Ideas for ages 4 to 8. | 720-865-0220 Decker Branch Library, 1501 S. Logan St. denverlibrary.org/events

OUTREACH Wednesdays, 05/30-06/27 | 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. Nar-Anon Steps to Serenity Nar-Anon 12 Step Meeting. The Nar-Anon Family Group is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. | Christ Community Church 8085 E. Hampden Ave. Tuesdays, 06/05-07/03 | 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. WWPNA Monthly Board Meeting All are welcome to attend! | WSCC 809 S. Washington St Tuesday, 06/05 & 07/03 | 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. West Wash Park Neighborhood Association Washington Street Community Center,

Tue, 06/12 | 6:45p.m.-7:45p.m. WPENA Meeting The Washington Park East Neighborhood Association hosts a monthly meeting that are open and all are invited to attend. | St. John's Lutheran Church, 700 S. Franklin St. wpenaonline.org

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Wed, 06/13 | 6:00p.m. Friends and Neighbors (FANS) of Washington Park Meetings typically include a brief overview of the latest park news and often feature a guest speaker. Check out the website for the topic of the month. | Washington Park Dos Chappell Bath House Washington Park Dos Chappell Bath House, 600 S. Marion Pkwy. fanswashingtonpark.org Sat, 06/16 | 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. House District 2 Democratic Party Meeting Monthly meeting covering business/topics at hand. | 303-830-8242 Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington St. denverdemocrats.org Sun, 06/17 | 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. End-of-Life Dialogue Respectful, life-affirming conversations about death and end-of-life concerns open to all lifestyles and faiths. It’s an open format, facilitated dialogue rather than grief support or counseling. Free, refreshments served. Third Sundays. | Porter Place 1001 E. Yale Ave. Tue, 06/19 | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Cook Park Neighborhood Association Meeting Join the Cook Park Neighborhood Association to find out what's happening in your neighborhood, get involved and meet your fellow Cook Park residents. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. | 303-671-6639 Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S. Drive Thu, 06/21 | 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. No Cook Night Community Cook Out! Join WSCC for a very special cook out

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Helper's Hindsight By Diana Helper

Own some real estate? – or some unreal estate? That’s when you didn’t read what you were buying and see that the “monstrosity” just built next door is— gulp—legally allowed. Why do people not check the details before they write the check? Hundreds of residents have realized (What!?) their zoning allows a long house, solid from front to alley, to be built next door to their house with detached garage and nice back yard. Eek! They “realized” it because someone DID IT. Just because you looked at the area and saw the houses were like yours, doesn’t mean they have to be that way. These folks hope city councilperson can help “fix” the situation. City says a long house is un-neighborly but this is “border area” where more ”variety” might be needed. Zoning is not secret code—if you need help on any

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neighborhoods from unintended impacts,” City Councilperson Deborah Ortega said. The Committee includes housing providers and their clients, policy makers (including at-large City Council members Robin Kniech and Ortega) and neighborhood groups. The members are assigned to six subcommittees charged with defining problems and proposing solutions. “There are significant nuances in the zoning code, some of which are very outdated, that are affecting our ability

to be creative in … housing types,” said member Jamie Licko, representing the River North neighborhood. “I believe some smart, incremental changes to zoning can make significant impacts.” In response to some concerns that the committee was weighted toward shelter and other service housing representatives, CPD added four more neighborhood representatives. Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) representative Michael Henry said in a telephone interview that most neighborhood representatives agree

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architectural feature for beauty, artistry, calm. Apartments should put them over the “Juliette balconies.” How delightful! Let’s all get some for our porches, a bit of classical class! Kids peer through them, you sit there with Casual Aplomb! And oh that long Meximerican Fence! Mid pleasures and pup tents—there’s no place like home. Many folks don’t have real estate. Or any estate. Or home. Needed: affordable housing, so here’s a savvy idea from, er, someone: Move, say, the legislators out of the Balustraded! State Capitol and turn it into affordable housing. Government people can work on handheld devices from anywhere—Civic Center, the banks of the Platte. The rallying tune, of course, “Home on the Range:” O give me a home, ‘neath the Capitol Dome Now converted to housing that’s

cheap Females in the House, then,—it’s the Senate for men For families an office to keep The Rotunda’s Day Care, and the Library’s where You can read up on laws till you droop Cafeteria’s got lots of coffee that’s hot And maybe a nice pot of soup … HOUSING ALERT! Often “affordable” housing (schools, playfields) is planned/built way too close to highways, interstates, dense pollution. Denver’s Comprehensive Plan must address sustainability, climate change issues (air, water, open space, health, etc.). Ask your councilperson for contacts.

that homeless people and those needing treatment facilities need to be served safely and affordably. “There needs to be a balance between the needs of these facilities and the people who live in them and the surrounding neighborhoods in terms of safety and good management and no undue concentrations,” he said, pointing to Capitol Hill, Downtown, Northwest Denver and Congress Park as areas where this concentration has historically occurred. “This is a challenge faced by many cities as service providers tend to cluster where existing services and transportation are already in close proximity,” Ortega

said. “The Zoning Code currently contains spacing and density limitations for certain uses aimed at minimizing the ‘institutionalization’ of neighborhoods. Participants in this project have indicated that they want to explore whether these regulations and enforcement are having the intended effect.” The Full Advisory Committee’s first community meeting is scheduled for 5:50-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 in the Webb Municipal Building, Room 1.B.6, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Enter near Court Place and 15th Street. More information about the Group Living Advisory Committee can be found at denvergov.org/groupliving.

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Sundays, 06/03-07/01 | 10:00a.m. Evangelical Lutheran Services 303-722-5311 Epiphany Lutheran Church, 790 S. Corona St. epiphanylutheran.net

Tue, 06/26 | 5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. East Evans Business Association Meeting This meeting provides a great opportunity for local businesses to meet, network and raise awareness of what's happening on the East Evans corridor. Meets every 4th Tuesday. | 303-671-6639 Panorama Building, 2055 S. Oneida St. Thu, 06/28 | 6:30p.m. Overland Park Neighborhood Association The Studios at Overland Crossings, 2205 S. Delaware St. opnadenver.org

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Fri, 06/01 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Platt Park Chorus Love to sing? Do you want to connect with other seniors in the Platt Park area? Join the Platt Park Chorus, they meet every first and second Friday of the month. Drop-ins are always welcome! | 720-865-0630 Platt Park Senior Center, 1500 S. Grant St. denvergov.org/recreation

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