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Spring 2020

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The Mayfair MirrorInside this issue

Voice of Mayfair Neighbors

By Hilarie Portell, Executive Director, Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District

“We cannot solve our problems,” Albert Einstein once said, “with the same thinking we used when we created them.”

During the East Area planning process, many people have asked why we can’t just keep things the same on Colfax and see what happens. Some have even suggested we go back to zoning and parking rules from the 1990s, the lowest ebb in Colfax’s long history.

Here’s the problem: the status quo on Colfax today is not sustainable —economically, socially or environmentally. In fact, the status quo has created many things that are not wanted — national chain stores, loss of local character, traffi c congestion, air pollution and economic suff ering.

Our community-serving businesses are under extreme stress.

• Commercial property taxes are increasing about 20% each year; this means higher rents too.

• Business operating costs are also increasing, with higher wages, sales taxes and fees.

• Colfax service workers earn in

the $20,000s or less; they cannot aff ord to live in the East Area. This means long commutes, traffi c congestion and air pollution.

• Most of our business and property owners are local residents. Colfax’s economy is not about

corporate profi ts. It’s about household bills, college tuition, retirement savings and fi nancing startups for entrepreneurs, many of whom are new to our country.

People are suffering

Neighbors in the East Area are experiencing homelessness, hunger and displacement--now. This is not a long-term planning exercise for them.

City one-size-fi ts-all rules do not support the Main Street vision for Colfax.

• Main streets, with their smaller and shallower lots, need diff erent regulations than suburban corridors or former industrial areas.

• Under current zoning, 93% of new development in the past 10 years on Colfax has been single-story, national chains and drive-throughs.

Colfax BID 1,3My favorite things about Mayfair 3Letter from the President 4Mayfair garage sale 5

Nicholson CleanersNicholson’s celebrates 25 years of keeping Mayfair clean

Kolache House Bakery 7-8Tessa Delicatessen 9-10

Mayfair authorMatt Bergles releases secondchildren’s book

Senior Planet opens 12-13

Mayfair photographerLeslie Madsen featured atPark Hill Hub

New Hill Campus Principal 15Denver City Librarian Hank Shearouse 16-17Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer 18-20Palmer Elementary Uncorked 21Guest commentary 22Real Estate Market 23

Nicholson CleanersNicholson’s celebrates 25 years of keeping Mayfair clean

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Mayfair authorMayfair authorMatt Bergles releases secondchildren’s book

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Mayfair photographerLeslie Madsen featured atPark Hill Hub

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Colfax Mayfair BID: We can do better on Colfax

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Colfax’s economy is not about

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Monthly Board MeetingAll Mayfair residents are welcome. If you would like to make a presentation to the Board, please contact Patricia Mulligan at [email protected]:30 p.m. at Rosemark, 833 Jersey St.• Monday, April 6• Monday, May 4• Monday, June 1• Monday, July 6

APRIL

Egg Stuffi ng PartyFriday, April 10, 6 p.m.Rosemark at Mayfair Park, 833 Jersey St.Help to stuff 4,000 eggs with treats for the next day’s Egg Hunt and enjoy pizza and beverages with your neighbors!

Egg Hunt at Mayfair ParkSaturday, April 11, 10 a.m. sharp!Mayfair ParkJoin the fun as kiddos swoop up 4,000 treat-stuffed eggs in less than fi ve minutes! Areas are divided for age-specifi c hunting. Bring your own basket and please leave the plastic eggs to be recycled next year.

MAY

Spring Shred-a-ThonSaturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noonMayfair Plaza, 14th Avenue and Krameria StreetSort through those piles and fi les and then bring your unwanted documents for shredding and recycling to the parking lot in front of 7-Eleven. Mayfair Neighbors’ members get three bags shredded for free. Those with more and non-mem-bers pay $15 – or pay $20 to join and support the neighborhood.

JUNE

Mayfair Neighborhood Garage SaleFriday & Saturday, June 5-6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.See page 5 for more information.

AUGUST

Concert in Mayfair ParkSaturday, Aug. 29, 6 p.m.Details to come.

Submit your Letter to the Editor and/or PhotosMayfair Neighbors welcomes comments and feedback for possible publication as a “Letter to the Editor” in The Mayfair Mirror as well as photos of Mayfair, Denver and Colorado. Please send submissions to Mayfair Neighbors, Inc., PO Box 200306, Denver 80220-0306 or [email protected]. Content will be reviewed and/or edited for clarity and space. Only those submissions that foster a sense of community and respect will be considered for inclusion.

Correction: Winter 2019 issue had the wrong address for Anytime Fitness. Correct address is 6005 E. Colfax Ave. 303-876-0997

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2020 OFFICERS

Patricia Mulligan | PresidentLeslie Reingold | Vice PresidentJeanne Surbrugg | TreasurerSara Visser | Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS

Sarah BatesJean BollingJackie MedfordZo MurachElaine Zupancic

The Mayfair Mirror Staff

Paula Aven Gladych, EditorChere Martin, Graphic Designer

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My favorite things about Mayfair

By Nina V., a Mayfair Neighbor and Palmer Elementary Second Grader

• Nuggs Ice Cream – favorites are cookies and cream and Hallo-scream orange (only in October!)

• My House. My room, garden and playroom.

• My block.

• Palmer Elementary School – teachers, cafeteria ladies, principal.

• Chop Shop – burgers, coloring pages and staff

• Dogs – especially Austin, Leo, Nala, Captain, Teddy, Elwood and Jada.

• Jett Sushi – favorites are fried rice, dumplings, edamame, free lollipops and staff

• The gardens in Mayfair are well-kept and neat

• Neighbors who are kind and friendly.

• My parents.

• Yet the urgent need is for homes, jobs and services near transit stations to reduce traffic, improve air quality and support Colfax businesses.

• Under current city regulations, renovating older buildings is extremely time consuming and cost prohibitive. It’s easier and cheaper to demolish an old building and build a new one.

• This doesn’t allow for incremental improvements, business expansions, small-scale development and transit-oriented development — a balanced way for a main street to evolve.

• The auto-dependent layout of the Colfax corridor is contributing to air pollution and climate change.

• Vehicle emissions are a top cause of greenhouse gases and Denver’s poor air quality, now ranked among the 10 worst in the U.S.

• People are driving in, out, through and around Colfax to get to jobs, homes, services and businesses. All of these destinations are too spread out.

• The RTD Route 15 is the busiest bus line in the city, more heavily used than any light rail line — but it is not supported by safe, comfortable sidewalks,

crosswalks, bus shelters and tree cover.

• Enhanced transit in Denver is essential. It’s the “big move” Denver needs to address congestion, air pollution, equity and climate change. Let’s demand it sooner rather than later on Colfax, along with the voter-approved streetscape and pedestrian improvements.

That’s why we’re working to change the paradigm.

The East Area Plan process has given us the opportunity to analyze the status quo and address these negative trends. We can make building renovations more feasible and small commercial spaces more affordable. We can have a small-scale development approach to make 1-3 story buildings on small lots more feasible. We must make room for neighbors who desperately need secure housing. We can work with business owners and developers to help them operate in a multimodal environment. And we can get 50,000 cars off the street each day by implementing Bus Rapid Transit.

We can make Colfax an amazing Main Street. To get there, we must make the long overdue changes now recommended in the East Area Plan.

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Welcome spring! Whether or not you love winter for skiing, boarding or sledding, you probably appreciate seeing the fi rst signs of spring. I’m always happy to notice the crocuses popping out in our front garden. Do you start planning outdoor activities with your friends and family members to take advantage of the milder weather? Your neighborhood association, Mayfair Neighbors, Inc., is getting revved up for our spring events, too. Mark these on your calendar so they don’t slip your mind.

Our fi rst spring event is the annual Egg Hunt, held this year on Saturday, April 11, at Mayfair Park. It starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Within moments, 4,000 colorful plastic eggs are scooped up and children of all ages pop them open to discover candy and small treats. The Easter Bunny will be hopping around with a basket of treats and opportunities for photos. Bring your own basket and don’t be late! We recycle the eggs every year and we encourage everyone to keep our park clean by tossing candy wrappers into the

trash bins. You are welcome to arrive at 9 a.m. to help disperse eggs everywhere in the park – more hands pitching in makes for speedier work.

The Egg Stuffi ng Party is Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at Rosemark at Mayfair Park, 833 Jersey St. Join Mayfair Neighbors’ board members and many Mayfair neighbors in stuffi ng those thousands of plastic eggs with candy and stickers. MNI brings in pizza and beverages and Rosemark residents and staff members join us in the big eff ort. The job seems daunting, but with so many volunteers, we usually fi nish within two hours. We’re always so grateful to Rosemark for hosting us in their lovely front lobby; we could not easily manage the huge number of eggs and candy without their assistance. Please join us with your family and friends – it’s truly a fun evening.

Start preparing now for our May event, and you’ll thank yourself for being ready. It’s the Spring Shred-a-Thon, held this year on Saturday, May 2. Look for the MNI banner and huge Shred-It truck in the parking lot in front of 7-Eleven at 14th Avenue and Krameria Street. Unload your piles of old bills, tax returns and other sensitive documents. If you are a current paid-up member of MNI, you can bring three boxes or trash bags of papers to shred for no charge. If you are not yet a 2020 member of MNI, this is an excellent chance to sign up to begin or renew your membership. We also welcome non-members who are asked to pay just $15. This is a fundraising event for our organization, so we’re especially glad to accept donations!

Do you have boxes and closets full of gently used stuff that you’d like to relocate? If so, this fi nal spring event is for you: the Mayfair Neighborhood Garage Sale on June 5-6. This is sponsored by Brad Colburn, a local resident and realtor with Madison & Company Properties. The garage sale is advertised throughout the Denver area, so you’ll have lots of customers for your sale items. Buyers are provided with a map of the participants, and sellers are given an eye-popping sign to post in their yard. Many thanks to Brad for sponsoring and organizing this event!

As the weather warms, I spend more time outdoors working in the yard and walking our dog. This gives me a chance to appreciate again what a terrifi c neighborhood Mayfair is and how lucky I am to live here. Participating in the Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. board of directors is my way of contributing, of giving back. If you’d like to fi nd out more, please contact us by emailing to [email protected]. And one more thing: have you paid your 2020 dues yet? Please log on to our website at mayfairdenver.org to pay online or for mailing instructions. Happy spring!

Letter from the PresidentPatricia Mulligan

Letter from the PresidentPatricia Mulligan

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It’s time once again to clear unwanted items from your garages and basements

The Mayfair Neighborhood Garage Sale is coming up June 5-6, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the third year that Brad Colburn, a realtor with Madison & Company Properties, is sponsoring and organizing the event.

Anyone wanting to participate in this year’s sale should meet Colburn at Mayfair Park on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to pick up garage sale signs and maps pinpointing the neighborhood sales locations.

These tools help our shoppers efficiently navigate the neighborhood and attend as many sales as possible. Beginning the Monday of sale week, signs will be posted on the flanks of the neighborhood getting the word out early.

If you would like to participate, please send Colburn your mailing address (for the locator map) and whether you will participate on both Friday and Saturday or just Saturday.

In 2018, the garage sale had 18 neighborhood participants. Last year, there were 32 participants.

Let’s keep this momentum going with even more participants in 2020! A greater number of sales in the neighborhood will lead to an increase in visitors, which will help all of us sell more of our gently used stuff, expose people to our awesome neighborhood, and help our area businesses thrive.

People drive from all over the metro area to browse sales as part of Lowry’s community-wide garage sale. As we continue to grow our garage sale, we’ll also become a destination event. Although the sale officially starts at 8 a.m., experienced garage sale participants know that many shoppers show up much earlier than that. Sometimes as early as 6:30 a.m. So, plan to set up early.

For more information and to RSVP as a participant, please contact Brad Colburn at [email protected], or call him at 303-618-0109.

Mayfair’s Neighborhood Garage Sale is June 5-6


Congratulations, Nicholson Cleaners!

Long-time Mayfair Neighbors partner, Nicholson Cleaners, has been in the same location at Ninth Avenue and Jersey Street for 25 years. Owner Dwight Nicholson and his righthand, Mary Lancaster, are always there with a smile and a kind word.

Dwight Nicholson says, “We are so appreciative of all our loyal customers – some of them for nearly all our 25 years in Mayfair.”

Happy Anniversary from Mayfair Neighbors!

Mary Lancaster and Dwight Nicholson of Nicholson Cleaners are celebrating a quarter century serving Mayfair neighbors. Stickers on the door show Nicholson’s is a customer favorite on Nextdoor.com.


There’s a new bun in town at Kolache House Bakery

By Jean Bolling, MNI Board Member

Move over donuts, bagels and egg sandwiches, make room for a new “doughboy” in town: kolaches. Kolache House Bakery opened about two months ago in the spot previously occupied by Blunozer, on Ivy, just half a block south of Colfax. For those who aren’t familiar with kolaches, they are buns made of rich sweet yeast-leavened dough filled

with jam and other fillings. They came to the U.S. from Eastern Europe in the 1800s. One of the first areas to boast kolaches was Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which is the home of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library and is home to many Czech immigrants.

A native of Iowa myself, I grew up about three hours continued on page 8


north of Cedar Rapids in farm country with a strong Czech heritage. Thankfully, I was introduced to kolaches early in life. All church functions and/or school fundraisers included every Czech mother’s version of kolache, to everyone’s delight. An early memory I have is our elderly Czech neighbor, well into her 80s, coming down to our farmhouse to show my German and Nordic mother how to make the sweet dough that must be stretched so thin you can read a newspaper through it, as my paternal grandmother used to tell us.

In Iowa, kolaches are only filled with fruit and are evenly split between having the sweet dough entirely enrobe the fruit or being an open faced, fruit-filled round (similar to a Danish in appearance, but not in texture). Danish dough is flaky whereas kolache dough is soft and sweet.

Fast forward to 2018-2019. I was in sales and traveling often. I picked up the San Antonio/Dallas, Texas areas as a territory for about a year. While meeting with customers in Texas one day, one was explaining to another the best place to buy kolaches. ‘Whoa, whoa, whoa,” I said, “you have kolaches here?” I was shocked; I always presumed kolaches were only in my Iowa past. Apparently, the hill country of Texas also has a large Czech population and indeed had kolaches!

Kolache with Texas roots

So, when I heard a kolache place with Texas roots was coming to our neighborhood, I had to get over there. The first time I went it was late morning on a Thursday in mid-January and the L-shaped glass cabinet displayed not one, not two but at least 11 different kinds of kolaches. These were not the kolaches of my Midwest youth. These were little pillows of savory goodness filled with eggs and cheese, chili and cheese, jalapenos and cream cheese, sausage with eggs and cheese and ham and eggs.

The fruit kolache here are open faced while the savory kolache are enrobed in sweet dough.

Later, when I got home and conducted some online research, I learned that the fruit filled kolaches were the original Czech and Slovak heritage creations. The savory-

filled versions are unique to the Czech people who settled in Texas and are known as klobásník.

Kolache House Bakery makes many fruit-filled kolaches, including apple, strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. They also make savory kolaches in traditional flavors, such as bacon, egg and cheese, or more contemporary flavors like pepperoni pizza and jalapeno popper.

Selection depends entirely on how soon you get there. When I went the first time, I tried the jalapeno popper and the bacon, egg and cheese. Both were excellent. The dough is slightly sweet, spongey (in the best way) and pillowy light – absolutely delicious. The blueberry open-faced fruit kolache I tried was also delectable – nice sweet dough and a nice sweet, but not too sweet, blueberry filling.

I went back two weeks later and picked up two jalapeno popper and two sausage, egg and cheese kolaches to share with my husband. We both thought they were excellent.

Prices range from $2 for fruit-filled kolaches to more than $3 apiece for the savory-filled buns. The owners are Steve and Raza Boles, who opened the original Kolache House at Kipling and Colfax in Lakewood in 2016. The Mayfair location is open Thursday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. but the owners plan to extend their hours to seven days a week by this spring.

Kolache House Bakery1475 Ivy St.720-710-8691Thursday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

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By Klaas Visser, a Mayfair Neighbor

For Mayfair residents, it seems there’s always been something missing when it comes to restaurants. For example, until recently, we didn’t have a deli – an honest to goodness place where you can pop in and get a great sandwich or salad to go or stay in and dine in a casual yet inviting space; somewhere that offers familiar food that is elevated to something special. Luckily we now have Tessa

Delicatessen on the corner of Colfax Avenue and Ivy Street.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served six days a week. They are closed on Mondays. When you walk in you are greeted by an open space with large and small tables, great light and colorful, yet subtle, decor. The kitchen is open so you can see the action and there’s a classic deli display with meats and cheeses and a large selection of fresh-baked

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goods. The greeting is friendly and the menu contains something for everyone.

I went for breakfast and solicited some help from a friend of mine so we could sample some extra. We ordered the breakfast burrito, pretzel breakfast sandwich and the avocado on toast – classic breakfasts that would give us a good sense of what Tessa is all about.

The burrito arrived hot and what looked like griddled on a sandwich press, which is a nice touch because it guarantees the inside is melted and gives the outside some crunch. On first observation I thought it looked a little bland; however, it was anything but. The combination of bacon, egg, potato, spinach and perfectly melted cheddar is delicious. This would be a good to-go item as it was not messy.

The pretzel sandwich disappeared rather quickly so I was not able to get much feedback except “yum!!” The avocado toast, for me, was the standout – perfectly grilled bread with a ton of ripe avocado, a fried egg, some cilantro and what looked like chili paste. Topped off with a sprinkling of sea salt, it was delectable, definitely worth having again. The coffee was also good and strong, with a choice of two types

from local roasters.

The lunch menu contains all the deli favorites with hot and cold sandwiches. Word is the neighborhood favorite is the Reuben, which has garnered many rave reviews. The muffuletta is also a nice representation of the classic New Orleans sandwich. If you don’t like what you see you can always create your own classic sandwich to order.

Beer and wine are served. Drinks are half off during happy hour, which is 4-7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. I really like that the tables are set up as either four tops for people that just want to eat, sit and chat, or larger tables for families or groups to have a great meal.

The service and quality of the food is top-notch. Tessa is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Go check it out!

Tessa Delicatessen5724 E. Colfax Ave.720-746-9138Closed MondayTuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Tessadenver.com

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Mayfair neighbor Matt Bergles has released his second children’s book that emphasizes, through true stories, the conservation of wildlife and the habitat wildlife need to survive.

In Francis Frames the Future, two European turtle doves – Pia and Pio – tell the story of a very special man, Pope Francis, who wants to help our planet. Just like St. Francis of Assisi, beloved by many people throughout the world, Pope Francis teaches that all of nature is connected. Through his encyclical, Laudato Si (his letter in kid language), he shares what is happening to the earth and its creatures. He shows us that if every person on earth works together it is possible for the planet to be beautiful once more.

In Bergles’ first book, Larry Saves the Prairie, he tells the story of real-life wildlife hero Larry Haverfield through the voices of two Kansas prairie dogs – Annabelle and Angus. Haverfield, a large-scale rancher, receives a letter from the county commission saying he must destroy all the prairie dogs on his land. He refuses and, along with some neighbors, wins a court case by showing that endangered black-footed ferrets would also be harmed if the prairie

dogs left. In Larry Saves the Prairie, kids discover what it means to be a true hero and what it took to save Kansas’ prairie wildlife.

Both books are illustrated by the very talented Rob Peters and published by Merry Dissonance Press of Castle Rock, Colorado. Both books are reasonably priced ($10 and $12.95 respectively) and are available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Or, you can email the author for a hand-delivered autographed copy ($10 each) at [email protected].

Mayfair author releases second children’s book

Celebrating 54 years

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Aging with attitude at Senior Planet

By Leslie Reingold, MNI Vice President

Senior Planet, a hands-on technology-based community center, recently opened a location in Lowry, behind the Wings Over the Rockies Museum near Hangar 2. The organization uses technology to improve the aging process for adults over the age of 60. It believes that providing free access to, and education about, a myriad of technological services will help people overcome isolation, sustain their independence and gain access to relevant issues.

The community center is contemporary with beautiful

art on the walls. It has a diverse array of high tech public and private rooms, a library, an entrepreneur/innovation incubator and a hospitality bar. Designed by Wid Chapman, the campus is also a community resource where individuals and organizations can congregate, hold meetings and utilize the electronic resources.

Not only does Senior Planet teach free technology-based classes each quarter, but it also provides computers, electronic boards and iPads for the students to use. The quarterly classes touch on fi ve lifestyle themes and are augmented with one-on-one meetings, lectures, events, guest speakers, affi nity groups and live streaming.

Courses touch on fi nancial security, health and wellness, civic engagement and advocacy, social engagement and creative expression.

Senior Planet is one of the fl agship programs of OATS – Older Adults Technology Services, a large and complex nonprofi t based in New York. Dr. Tom Kamber, an educator, social entrepreneur and community activist, began this endeavor in 2004. He is committed to harnessing technology to enhance the way older adults live.


Classes and strategies are supported by gerontological research, studies about the aging process and needs of older folks. Their programs, such as Senior Planet and Senior Planet.org, a digital platform, operate in Colorado, California, Maryland, New York and Texas. Public/private entities fund the free programs and individual centers utilize and interact with existing institutions like museums, AARP and public senior services. : In Colorado, NextFifty Initiative, Gates Family Foundation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation and private donors provide revenue.

State Director Khristine Rogers, Program Lead Clarence Burton and Center Manager Judy Rough staff the Lowry facility with the assistance of several part-time technological experts. Though the building just opened in October, Senior Planet has been in the Denver area for about two years, facilitating classes through community, recreation and senior centers. Senior Planet also has a base in Fruita and continues its outreach in rural Colorado.

Senior Planet7485 E. Academy Blvd.720-364-1038www.seniorplanet.org/locations/colorado/

Judy Rough, Clarence Burton Jr. and Khristine Rogers staff Lowry’s Senior Planet community center.


Mayfair photographer exhibits her wildfl ower photos at Park Hill Hub

Years of hiking in Colorado and on famous trails around the world left Leslie Madsen, a Mayfair resident since 1985, with many thousands of pictures of fabulous wildfl owers that made her happy, yet a little wistful. An inner voice always nagged her about starting a project to share this love and lore of wildfl owers with more than just friends on social media or in slideshows detailing her latest hiking exploits.

A chance encounter with the owner of a bookstore in Niwot resulted in Madsen framing many of her photographs and having others printed on metal. Last August, her photographs were featured at the bookstore in

Niwot, which opened the show with a wine and cheese reception attended by bookstore regulars and friends from Denver.

In January, Madsen’s photographs found a temporary space closer to home thanks to Victoria and Ibrahim Dahleh, the owners of the Park Hill Hub coff ee shop, 1502 Ivanhoe St. Mayfair Neighbors are invited to stop in for some java or a bite to eat to check out her photos of wildfl ower favorites such as columbines, Indian paintbrush, sky pilots, gentians and parry primrose, all recognizable staples in the high country.

In addition to Colorado natives, some of the photos are of wildfl owers Madsen has seen on hiking trails in exotic places such as the laugavegur Trail in Iceland (the actual fl ower name is totally unpronounceable), an everlasting daisy from Tasmania, a carnivorous butterwort from Slovenia, and a few fl owers taken while hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc last July. Spoiler alert: a book is in the making with more than 80 photos and descriptions from that hike.

Madsen visits the Park Hill Hub on Tuesdays at 9 a.m., when she is not skiing, to explain the history of her fl ower photos. You may also email her at [email protected] to set up a time when she can meet you at the coff ee shop to talk about Colorado wildfl owers. Here’s a fun fact that you might not have known: according to DNA testing, the progenitor of Colorado’s state fl ower, the Colorado Blue Columbine, migrated from Asia to North America well over 20,000 years ago as it travelled with animals, humans and other plants over the Bering Land Bridge.

The Park Hill Hub is open six days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. See you there!

Mayfair neighbor Leslie Madsen shares her love of wild fl ower photography at the Park Hill Hub on Tuesday mornings.


By David Adams, Incoming Hill Principal

My parents always stressed the importance of education, supported me, and were ultimately excited to see me accomplish my career goals. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, proper, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Michigan State University with an

undergraduate degree in education, I pursued my teaching career in Fort Myers, Florida.

Before coming to Denver, I served in various instructional roles in Georgia and Florida. Those roles included instructional coach, faculty instructor for aspiring teachers and a classroom teacher at the elementary level. During my time in each of these roles, I’ve always had a desire to ensure that all students have access to highly eff ective instruction. The school where I served as an instructional coach led the district in improving literacy rates for students in a highly impacted school in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Currently, I serve as principal of McMeen Elementary, a top performing Title I school in Denver. Prior to McMeen, I was the principal resident at Cowell Elementary and prior to that, assistant principal at Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences.

With all that I have accomplished, I remain committed to changing the narrative for students, ensuring that ALL students have access to an equitable education that prepares them for life. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working to gain feedback from students, staff , families and the greater community to build a strong vision for the Hill community.

I am so excited to return to the Hill community to work alongside the educators and families who care so deeply about the school. Through all my moves, I remain dedicated to my family and enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and shopping - shoes being my favorite purchase!

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] and I look forward to connecting with Mayfair families!

Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences has a new principal

David Adams

By David Adams, Incoming Hill Principal

My parents always stressed the importance of education, supported me, and were ultimately excited to see me accomplish my career goals. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, proper, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. After graduating David Adams


Former Denver city librarian has called Mayfair home since 1963

By Elizabeth Stamberger and Kate Deutmeyer, Mayfair Neighbors

In 1963, Henry “Hank” Shearouse, a native of Georgia, moved to Mayfair from Albany, New York, to pursue a unique opportunity with the Denver Public Library. Hank had worked in libraries on the East Coast for decades but was invited to move west by then Head Librarian John Eastlick.

Eastlick had known Hank throughout his career and was impressed by him, so Hank took the leap to become assistant librarian and John Eastlick’s righthand man. He

lived in a motel for a few months, which is “not a good idea when you have two Afghans [hounds],” before buying his home in Mayfair. He has lived here ever since.

Hank initially chose Mayfair because of its convenience; it was just a quick drive down 13th Avenue to the Central Library. The house and yard in Mayfair had room for his two large dogs, and he could walk them to Lindsley Park twice a day. He’s

stayed in Mayfair because, as he puts it, there’s “no reason to go anyplace else.”

Together Eastlick and Hank developed many library operations and processes. They were a good team, and John was an excellent mentor for Hank at this stage in his career. Hank added that he depended on the library’s staff as he navigated his way through the library processes; he valued them tremendously and felt that they were “right there with me.” After a few short years together, Eastlick turned to Hank and said, “now you know what to do, I am leaving.” In 1969, John recommended the City Council hire Hank as his replacement, which they did immediately. This made Hank the seventh City Librarian in Denver. Hank would work at Denver Public Library for 21 years (six as an assistant librarian and 15 as the City Librarian) and would do so much for the libraries and communities they served.

Library branches

As Hank started working at the libraries, he felt it was important to get to know each of the 17 branches. With Denver growing rapidly, he and others advocated for new branches. During his tenure, Denver Public Library built five new branches and remodeled another:

• 1970 - Eugene Field Branch Library opens• 1971 - Bear Valley Branch Library remodeled • 1972 - Ford-Warren Branch Library opens• 1975 - Hampden Branch Library opens• 1975 - Ford-Warren Branch Library opens• 1976 - Westwood Branch Library opens

Hank enjoyed this part of his job and made every effort to ensure the branches he built truly related to the people

Former Denver City Librarian Henry “Hank” Shearouse. Photo courtesy Denver Public Library, Western History Photographic Collections.


that lived nearby. He also realized that the Denver Central Library building was outgrowing its space. While there wasn’t yet support for building a new central library, Hank looked for creative ways to get more space. After the Air Force Academy moved from Lowry Air Force Base to its permanent home in Colorado Springs, Hank attended the planning meetings regarding what to do with the space. At one meeting, Hank boldly asked for 100,000 square feet for the Denver Central Library and “by golly if they didn’t give me 100,000 square feet,” he said. Moving people and offices to this new space meant more could be done with the central building, such as hosting more people and inviting authors to speak.

The people

Hank loved his days with the Denver Public Library but speaks most highly of the staff that worked with him, remembering them fondly for their hard work and dedication. He recalled that he always stayed until his full crew left for the night. Then he would make a to-do list for the next day. Each morning his secretary – who worked with him from his third week at the library through the end of his 21 years there – would come in at 7:30 a.m. and at 8 a.m. they would talk through that to-do list. He recalls it being a “marvelous relationship.” When he used to breed his Afghan Hounds in the 1970s, they had a litter of nine puppies. His secretary’s daughter purchased the last puppy for her mother as a birthday gift. Hank remains in contact with his secretary to this day.

Moving on

In 1984, after 21 years working for Denver Public Library, Hank went home one day, got himself a drink, sat on his patio, and thought about what needed to be done next for the libraries. He determined the change that was needed was for him to leave and someone else to come in; it was time to move on. The next day he turned in his resignation letter. The Library Commission asked him to stay but, as much as he was flattered, he told them it was for the good of the library that someone else take over.

He retired in March of 1984. Five years later his successor got a budget passed to expand the Central Library and add even more branches. Hank says the new Central Library is “fabulous.”

After retiring from DPL, Hank began surveying libraries throughout the northern part of the country, making recommendations about what could make a difference at

each of them. During his retirement years he and his dear friend traveled to many places around the world, including Yemen, Austria, Puerto Rico, England and Africa. Hank also spent time at the Denver Botanic Gardens taking classes to learn how to plan and care for his own wonderful garden.

Hank’s tidbits about Mayfair

Hank has frequented many of the local businesses for decades and shares that “living here in this part of the city has been interesting because it’s constantly changing, right now even more so than before.”

He says Mayfair has stayed pretty much the way it has always been except for the generations that have come and gone; he says it has lots of new babies “as any normal community would” and is pleased that Mayfair is developing second and third generations in the community.

While Hank has many stories to tell, what we love about him is the kind Mayfair neighbor and person he has always been and continues to be. Neighbors who have long since left the area still keep in touch with him and ensure new neighbors connect with him. He is wonderful to visit and we could listen to his stories day in and day out. If you ever get the chance to meet Hank, you’ll enjoy it.

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Updates from City Council District 5

Spring is on the way and even though March is historically the snowiest month of the year in Denver, it also holds the promise of warmer weather and gardens in bloom.

We’ve been very busy at the City and County Building and there is quite a bit going on in our neighborhoods. For the most up-to-date information, follow us on our social media @denvercouncil5 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or sign up for our electronic newsletters at bit.ly/council5news.

District 5 Annual Survey results

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first Annual District 5 Community Survey.

The results indicated that across all D5 neighborhoods and demographics, the two biggest concerns in our community

are traffic and crime.

To address these concerns, our office is planning to hold two town hall meetings in 2020. The first, tentatively scheduled for April, will be an opportunity for residents to hear directly from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, as well as the Denver Police Department about how the City is working to address these issues. The second meeting, which will be held in the fall, will focus on community safety. Details of this meeting will be shared as they develop.

East area plan update

City Planners synthesized all the information gathered from residents at community meetings held over the winter and have released a new draft plan. You can review it and give feedback on their recommendations at denvergov.org/EastPlan. Additional community feedback sessions are not scheduled as of this writing; however, similar to the fall, there will be public meetings and an online survey providing the opportunity for community questions, comments and feedback. Again, you can find the most up-to-date information at denvergov.org/EastPlan.

Street sweeping sign installs continue

Prior to my time in office, the District 5 Council office, in conjunction with Denver Public Works and Mayfair Neighbors Inc., determined that several areas of Mayfair were missing street sweeping signs and instituted a plan to replace them accordingly. Street sweeping sign installation in the first section of the neighborhood was completed in 2019, with the second area of the project to be completed by April 2020.

Posted street sweeping helps clear vehicles from streets to allow Denver Public Works to have a higher quality “sweep” which plays a critical environmental role in keeping Denver’s streets, air and water clean. Sweeping also aids in keeping storm drains clear, reducing the need for costly maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding as this project continues.

If street sweeping conflicts with your trash/recycling/compost pick-up day, please use one of these three options:

• Set bins on the apron (edge) of your driveway.

• Set bins off the street on the edge of the curb-line, which may mean placing them on the grass of the tree strip.

• Set bins on the opposite side of the street where street sweeping is not being done.

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Group living zoning code changes

For the past two years, City planners have been working to roll out potential changes to the Denver Zoning Code’s rules for “group living.” This refers to the number of non-related people allowed to live in a household and governs everything from conventional households to group homes, shelters and assisted living facilities.

Denver Community Planning and Development is hoping the new regulations will “update residential use regulations that increase housing opportunities and flexibility for residents.” CPD says the current regulations “make it hard to provide housing for Denver’s most vulnerable populations, by excluding some populations from our neighborhoods, and define ‘households’ in ways that make it harder for residents to reduce housing costs by living with roommates.”

Our office has concerns about the potential consequences of this zoning change to our neighborhoods. While we recognize the need to update our zoning code to better accommodate the ways people live in Denver, we feel that these changes are an overreach and we would like to see a compromise. We urge all our community members to

familiarize yourselves with these proposed changes and provide feedback to the Community Planning and Development department by emailing Andrew Webb at [email protected] or by emailing other Council members at [email protected]. You can find out more by visiting www.Denvergov.org/groupliving..

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By Sandy Christensen, VP of Operations, Rosemark at Mayfair Park

Forgetfulness is something that all of us experience, especially in busy periods when our lives gets hectic and unpredictable. However, if you believe your memory is poor even in periods when you are not busy or stressed, there are some things that you can do to improve the situation:

Lifestyle changes – your diet and the amount of exercise you get has an impact on your memory. Reducing the added sugar that you consume with your food, eliminating stimulants, such as caffeine and alcohol, replacing fatty food with lean meat, especially with fish, are all beneficial for your memory and so is regular, moderate exercise, such as daily brisk walks around the block.

Meditation – the practice has lots of proven, positive health effects, including sharper memory.

Getting quality sleep – getting refreshing sleep of sufficient duration is also essential for good memory. Sleep has a proven role in consolidating short-term memories and transforming them into long-term memories, so try to improve the quality of your sleep. Physical exercise and a

cleaner diet also will benefit your sleep quality. Avoid using digital devices a couple of hours before bedtime and set the thermostat in your bedroom to lower temperatures for the night.

If you find that despite improving your diet, exercise and sleep patterns you continue to exhibit memory problems, talk to your family and medical doctor. If problems continue to occur, consult with memory care experts for expert advice.

the developer requested a reduction in parking from 10 spots to three. We felt a 70% reduction in parking was too much and formally requested a compromise somewhere in the middle. As of this writing, we have not heard the outcome. If you are wondering how your property and surrounding properties are zoned, you can see the Denver zoning map here: denvergov.org/maps/map/zoning.

Please feel free to reach out to our office at [email protected] with your questions and concerns. Stay connected to us:

• Facebook: DenverCouncil5

• Twitter: @DenverCouncil5

• Instagram: DenverCouncil5

As always, thank you for all you do to make Mayfair remarkable and I look forward to seeing you this spring and summer!

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By Jill Eleson, Palmer Parent, PTA Vice President and Uncorked Event Chair

On May 1, 2020, Palmer Elementary – our neighborhood elementary school on the corner of Grape Street and 11th Avenue – will hold its Seventh Annual Uncorked Wine Tasting and Auction fundraiser. The event is a super fun adults-only night open to Palmer families, friends and the community at large.

We are lucky to have two fantastic and generous local sponsors, Mayfair Liquors and The Seasoned Chef. Randy with Mayfair Liquors has continually contracted incredibly knowledgeable wine distributors offering an extraordinary selection of wines, ciders and spirits. Dan and his team at The Seasoned Chef continue to cook up an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. This year will be Mediterranean food! No one leaves the event hungry or thirsty!

Uncorked is moving to a new venue, Elements, in downtown Denver near the ballpark. This hip, urban space is the perfect backdrop for sipping, socializing and bidding on the exciting items that will be available through the silent auction. New to the event this year will be a live band, generously provided by Patrick Smith, Mayfair resident, Palmer dad and owner of ChiroPatrick Denver in the Golden Triangle.

The online and silent auction are the bread and butter of dollars raised. Last year, auction items included a weekend stay at the Gant Aspen, Ubergrippen climbing package, a Honda Portable Inverter Generator, tickets to sporting events, buy-a-share parent, teacher and staff hosted events, restaurant gift cards, and Kendra Scott jewelry among many, many others. The generously donated auction items helped the Palmer PTA exceed our $18,000 goal and raise more than $21,000 in 2019 to support Palmer’s personalized learning programming!

This year, our primary goal is to fund the creation of a STEM-type learning lab. The lab will offer students a hands-on experience to the current curriculum and really enhance the learning experience for our students. Our 2020 goal is to raise $20,000 to fund the creation of this STEM lab, as well as many other impactful PTA-sponsored programs that support Palmer students and staff.

We welcome all community members to support our school’s efforts in one or more of the following ways:

1. Donate an item for the silent auction. Contact Harmony Thacker and Brooke Kaufman, auction acquisition co-chairs, at [email protected].

2. Buy a ticket to attend the May 1 Uncorked fundraiser. Tickets will go on sale March 2. Visit palmer.ptapal.com for event details and to buy event tickets.

3. Participate in the open-to-the-public online auction during the week preceding the live event at palmer.ptapal.com. The online auction will open at 7a.m. on Friday, April 24.

4. Make a direct donation to the Palmer STEM lab on palmer.ptapal.com.

For more information about Uncorked or Palmer Elementary School, please contact Jill Eleson at [email protected] or visit palmer.dpsk12.org.

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5 tips for a scam-free vacationBy Maro Casparian, Director Community Engagement Denver District Attorney’s Office

Book travel through reliable companiesWhether you are booking travel or hotels online or directly, check reviews of the company. Look up the company’s name followed by the word “scam,” “review,” or “complaint.”

If you use rental services like Airbnb, make sure you are booking your accommodations through the company’s licensed website, not a third-party website. Scammers list vacation properties that they do not own or do not even exist through third-party sites, allowing them to steal credit card information and leave victims without a place to stay and possibly as a victim of identity theft.

Check for hidden feesMany hotels add additional fees that are not obvious. Check to see if your hotel requires that you pay resort fees, WiFi, service fees, use of the hotel safe or parking fees. Even if you do not plan on using amenities such as gyms or pools, these fees are typically non-negotiable and can add hundreds of dollars to your projected expenses.

Airlines often charge cancellation or flight change fees. When booking your flight, check the refund policy, especially if you do not have travel insurance.

Bring copies of confirmations

Sometimes companies lose track of reservations or claim to have never received them. Having proof of payment and confirmation details will help if your reservation gets “lost.”

Protect your mobile devices

Not all public WiFi networks are secure, so be wary if your device is sending warnings about potential security threats. Watch this video to learn more about how hackers use free WiFi networks to steal information: www.today.com/video/caution-wi-fi-hot-spots-run-by-hackers-are-targeting-tourists-526433347646

Public charging stations can also pose a risk to your privacy. Some hackers have successfully wired these ports to hidden software that can extract passwords, emails, personal information and credit card information. Charge your devices using traditional outlets with your own charging cord.

Know the signs of rental scams

While browsing rental websites like Airbnb or VRBO, do not be fooled by ridiculously low rates or warnings that you may “lose your chance” if you do not book immediately. Scammers play into our desire to save money. Take your time, check market rates and pay attention to reviews (or a lack thereof) before securing a rental.

Guest commentaryBy Michelle Jeske, Denver City Librarian

Millions of public library customers use digital content as their preferred access to books. Often, it’s their only access. Recently Macmillan Publishers announced a new policy that libraries would be allowed to purchase only one copy upon release of a popular new title in eBook format, after which the publisher would impose an eight-week embargo on additional copies of that title sold to libraries. This structure makes it a challenge – if not impossible – to provide access to all. And providing access to all is at the very core of what libraries do. In 2018, Denver Public Library saw nearly 1.7 million downloads of eBooks. Between 2014 and 2018, we have seen an increase of 147% for downloads. And, the demand continues to increase. At present, we have an average wait time of

40 days for eBooks. If we are limited to one copy during that two-month timeframe, the wait time will skyrocket. In some instances, the embargo would force customers to wait a year or more to borrow an eBook.

The library is a place of learning and opportunity; the Macmillan policy will inhibit availability. Customers with a disability or learning issues would have fewer options, and readers living in remote locations, along with students and researchers, would also be negatively affected. In addition, eBooks can easily become large-type books, and most eBook devices offer options that make reading easier for people with dyslexia. More than 247,389 people have added their names to a petition launched by the American Library Association. We invite you to do the same. Join us in advocating for fair access by logging on to eBooksForAll.org to sign the petition to call for Macmillan to reverse their policy. For more information, contact the City Librarian’s Office at 720-865-2100.


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2019 real estate year in review (and a peek at 2020)By David Bromberg, a Mayfair Neighbor

The number of Mayfair homes sold in 2019 rose 16%

The number of Mayfair area detached homes that closed (formerly called “sold” in the MLS) in 2019 was up 16% from last year’s 10-year low (which was down 25% from the previous year), while the average price was up a modest 2% year over year vs. the prior year’s 10%. This is indicative of the law of supply and demand – our uptick in supply is easing the pressure on price. Average days on market was up to 28 from 22 in 2018, but still historically quick. My data is based on 15 years of MLS activity for Mayfair area detached homes (Sixth Avenue to Colfax Avenue, Colorado Boulevard to Monaco Parkway.) Thirteen homes were pending (formerly called “under contract” in the MLS) within the first full day on market and 10 homes were on the market for more than 100 days (162 was the most). There was $112.6 million in homes closed! On average, homes closed for 96.6% of the original list price, down from 98.1% in 2018. Forty-four listings expired in 2019 (some may have been re-listed).

I always enjoy analyzing the data and creating useful and interesting information. Closed prices ranged from $360,000 to $2,255,000. Thirty-five homes (21%) closed for more and 22 homes (16%) closed right at the original asking price, leaving 63% selling below original price (compared to 52% below in 2018). At the extremes, one home closed for 21% above original list price and a home closed for 20% less original list price. There were 133 different closed prices for the 167 transactions with four homes closed for $550,000 and three occurrences at six other price points. There were 13 homes (7.8%) that closed for $1 million or more (down from 13 in 2018). The most popular street name for home sales in 2019 was Locust with 15 closed. The most popular street block for home sales was the 1300 block (1300 to 1399 street numbers) with 31 sales.

Six transactions took place in the 900 block of Locust (one home twice), 36% of the block. Pre- and post-World War II was the most active time for home construction in the neighborhood. There were 18 homes closed last year that were built in 1947 and 17 from 1942. If you are curious about other historical trends in Mayfair, please contact me and I would be happy to investigate.

The above information is for detached homes only listed as closed in the MLS. I will provide an analysis of the active and growing attached home market (condo and townhomes) in the next issue of The Mirror.

What can we expect in 2020?It is too early to forecast how the full year 2020 will shake out but demand is currently strong, supply continues to be low and interest rates are holding steady at the moment. I reported in fourth quarter 2018 that interest rates had risen close to 5% for 30-year fixed rate loans and the speculation at that time was that they could go higher, tempering demand. The average interest rate for 2019 was 3.94% and we are currently around 3.62% which has offset home price appreciation and is helping with affordability. According to Freddie Mac, 2020 and 2021 should see interest rates around 3.8%. They are forecasting a slight decrease in the home appreciation rate over time, which I agree with knowing that all real estate can vary by neighborhood.

As I write this article, there are nine active and 11 pending homes in the study area (numbers reported last year were 16 and 12 respectively). Rent rates have stabilized due to increased supply of luxury apartments coming online but are still high which makes homeownership a viable alternative for many. The fundamentals in Denver point to another strong year. The pundits say the Denver average sales price should go up 2%-3% this year.

David Bromberg is a licensed REALTOR

Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. (MNI) is a non-profit Colorado corporation and Registered Neighborhood Organization with the City and County of Denver. Our neighborhood’s boundaries are Eudora St. on the west, E. Colfax Ave. on the north, Monaco St. Pkwy. on the east and E. 6th

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