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Published by Harvey Park Improvement Association • Serving 4,200 residences in Southwest Denver since 1956
JUNE 2013
President Julia Bourlakov 720.231.7473 [email protected]
Vice PresidentPaul Brockwell 303.934.4297 [email protected]
SecretaryLyric McKnight303.922.9703 [email protected]
TreasurerJohn Joseph Niemann 303.936.1799 [email protected]
Community ConcernJan Kirkland [email protected]
For a full list of board members Visit harveypark.org
Harvey Park Improvement Association meets every 1st Wednesday of the month (September - June) from 7pm - 9pm in the VFW located at 5220 W. Warren Ave
Have something to add to the newsletter? Email us at [email protected]
WHO IS THE HPIA?The HPIA is a community of people who love their neighborhood and are committed to improving Harvey Park.
WHAT WE DOWe provide relevant communication, encourage friendly relationships between neighbors, and foster a sense of community.
POLICE CONTACT(non emergency)720-913-2000
Why join the HPIA?
$10
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1) Fill out information and include a check made out to HPIA for annual dues of at least $10.00.
2) Cut out this card and mail it to 2786 S. Wolff St., Denver, 80236.
3) Or pay via harveypark.org
Ever since the development of the Haber-Bosch process 100 years ago, growing plants has become an increasingly large-scale and mechanistic process. To keep up with the vast scale of industrialized farming, synthetic pesticides and herbicides were developed, which were effective, easy to apply, and cheap. With spring finally poking its head out between snowstorms, and insects and weeds showing up in yards, gardens, and nightmares alike, you might be considering using some of these synthetic chemicals yourself. However, the broad application of synthetic pesticides and herbicides has quite a few downsides.
DDT, for example, was hailed as a “miracle chemical” when it was first found to be effective against insects, and the chemist who made that discovery was even awarded a Nobel Prize. Not only was DDT an incredibly effective agricultural pesticide, but its use also practically eliminated malaria from North America. However, after
nearly 20 years of widespread use,
DDT
was implicated
in causing cancer, reproductive harm, and
the death of many birds across the US, and was banned. Today, more than 40 years later, DDT is still present in many of our soils and waterways.
While today’s synthetic chemicals are far less dangerous than DDT, many have their own storied pasts. The herbicide 2,4-D, for example, a major component in many common “weed-and-feed” products, was one of the two active ingredients in the infamous Agent Orange, which caused disabilities and birth defects in up to 1 million people during the Vietnam War. To be fair, those disabilities were mostly caused by contaminants in the manufacturing process, rather than the herbicides themselves, but there is still concern about long-term exposure to 2,4-D and similar chemicals.Nonetheless, even if these chemicals were perfectly safe for humans, widespread application can have the ironic consequence of actually creating herbicide-resistant super-weeds. When a field of weeds is sprayed with an herbicide, if even one weed survives because it is slightly resistant, then it will be the only plant in that field to reproduce. The following year, when weeds sprout up again, all of them will have come
from that herbicide-resistant parent, and might no longer respond to spraying, putting you back at square one.
These days, many people are turning to
integrated pest and weed management programs instead, which have four basic steps:1. Set action thresholds: Decide how many weeds is too many. Sometimes one bug or one weed isn’t a big deal.2. Identify and monitor: Figure out which species are problematic, which are...
Integrated pest and weed management
HARVEY PARK NEWS
From left to right: Jackson Beale, Josiah Faustin, and Ryan MacGilvray.
incidental, and which are beneficial. Carefully monitor the problematic ones.3. Prevention: Before weeds or pests even appear, there are many preventative steps that can be taken, including rotating crops, minimizing fertilizer and water use, planting competitive or resistant varieties, amending soil, companion planting, etc.4. Control: When weeds and pests do appear, they can be removed in a variety of ways, including manual removal, promoting biological controls, and application of targeted chemicals (natural or organic) to individual plants. The now-commonplace method of broadcast application of nonspecific herbicides and pesticides is a last resort.
While it might be easy to be skeptical of this method, many studies have shown it to actually be cheaper and more effective than broadcast spraying over the short and long term. So, the next time you’re at the garden store, instead of picking up the usual bag of weed-and-feed, think about asking the store associate about integrated management techniques for the particular weeds or pests you’re having issues with. I’m sure they’d be more than happy to help.
Joe Statwick (Harvey Park resident)Graduate Student in Plant EcologyUniversity of Denver and Denver Botanic Gardens
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Longtime HPIA board member and Harvey Park resident, Don Abrams, passed away on May 17th. Don and his wife Mary were fixtures on the board for many years, with Don serving in several leadership positions. Retired from Gates Rubber Company, Don was actively involved with the Boy Scouts, and was a Silver Beaver Scouter, which is the highest award given to a local volunteer Scouter. Among his other volunteer work, Don served on the Citizens Advisory Board of the Independence House. He was committed to making and keeping Harvey Park a great place to live. Don is survived by his wife and family and will be missed by all of us.
Harvey Park on FacebookDid you know there are more than 300 neighbors on the Harvey Park Neighborhood Facebook page? Join the conversation and learn about the new Garden Club, find a fun summer activity for your family, see when all the cool estate sales and yard sales are happening or simply get advice on who to call for a quick home repair! It’s a fun group and we’d love to hear from you!
The HPIA was happy to award three scholarships totaling $2500 to high school seniors in Harvey Park. Congratulations to Jackson Beale, Josiah Faustin, and Ryan MacGilvray. Thank you to all HPIA members for supporting these students, our organization, and our neighborhood -- we are so thankful we can continue to award these scholarships, and hope to give out even more next year! It’s great to know that a future engineer (Jackson) business owner (Josiah), and musician (Ryan) are getting a little help from us. Carpe Diem!
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Harvey Park Kids UpdateHarvey Park Kids is looking to regroup and form play groups and group outings this summer! In addition, we are also looking to create a resource guide for local child care and babysitting services, after-school programs, kid-friendly businesses and more! Launching in the Fall 2013! If you are interested in volunteering your time to help set up events or contribute to the guide, please contact Mia Sorensen at [email protected]!
HPIA awards college scholarships to neighborhood highschoolers
You will be missed Don.
News Nuggets
Wal-Mart is seeking to replace the former Albertson’s store at Sheridan Boulevard and Dartmouth Avenue with a new Neighborhood Market, one of Wal-Mart’s line of grocery stores. The company hopes to begin construction this fall and open next summer.
Residents can get free advice on energy improvements for their homes. The Denver city and county program also offers project loans and tips on getting rebates or tax credits. For information, call 720-865-5520 Monday through Friday or go to www.denverenergy.org. Goodwill will open a new store Memorial Day weekend in the Bear Valley Shopping Center. The store will have a supervised donation drop-off behind it. Also this summer:In late May or early June, the Bear Creek bicycle/pedestrian bridge will open to connect the regional bike trail with the South Sheridan Boulevard underpass.
Paving is slated for South Sheridan Boulevard from Quincy to Kenyon avenues.
The Denver Municipal Band will play a free evening concert in Harvey Park on July 27.
Jeanne Faatz Denver District 2 Councilwoman
Jeanne FaatzCouncilwoman District 2720.337.2222 [email protected]
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May and June are Bee Swarm Season In May and June, homeowners in Harvey Park sometimes find a large mass of bees, called a swarm, on a tree branch, a mailbox, or even on the bumpers of their cars. A swarm is thousands of worker bees, and one queen, who have left their old home to search for a new location to live in.
Most people are afraid of the bees and worry that they will attack them and their children. Stop! Don’t grab that can of bug spray! If swarms are left alone, they are not aggressive because they are not defending a home. As soon as scout bees locate a new home the swarm will disappear, but this could take a couple of days.
The homeowner soon finds that Animal Control won’t help and that exterminators will charge them to remove the bees. There is a much better, and free, solution! A local beekeeper will be glad to come and remove them for you.
When you talk to the beekeeper they will need the following information: Your name, phone number(s), address, what is the swarm located on, how big does the swarm appear to be (basketball size?), how long has it been there, how high is it off the ground, and is electricity available for a bee vacuum. All of this information enables the beekeeper to efficiently move the bees to a new home.
If you have a swarm, call me and I will put you in contact with a beekeeper who can help you and the bees! Please call Billie at 303-916-1294. Leave your name and number and I will return your call ASAP.
JUMP START YOUR SPRING
As a member, you will receive savings on many of our youth programs, including:
• Swim Lessons, Youth Sports, Summer Day Camp
• Before and After School Child Care
• Free Child Watch while you work out
• Kids Night Out
• Dance Camps - including hip hop & ballet
• SPLASH, June 3-7, our signature water safety program for kids is only $5 for five-30 minute sessions. Sign up today!
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Join the Y now and save on youth sports, day camp, swim lessons and other great programs for kids!
Southwest Family YMCA5181 W. Kenyon AveDenver, CO 80236303 761 7530
FREE ONE WEEK TRIALTry the Y out and belong to something greater.
Join the Y & receive a FREE PERSONAL WELLNESS PROGRAM ($150 VALUE)
2nd Annual Harvey Park Neighborhood Picnic, Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. On Saturday, June 29, head down to Bear Creek Park for the 2nd Annual Harvey Park Neighborhood Picnic! Join your friends and meet new neighbors, bring a blanket, a dish to share or bring your own picnic! We will provide non-alcoholic drinks and utensils. Friendly pets are welcome! The picnic will be held at the shelter by the “Hat” Playground. Fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. See you there.
Bear Valley Library:Sit ‘n KnitTuesday, June 11, 12:30-2:30 p.m.Join a group that is sure to please any fiber maven. If you are an experienced knitter, share your knowledge and if you’re a beginner, increase your knitting know-how. Fiber hosts: Kathy Orth and Charlotte Updike.
Music of Central and South AmericaSaturday, June 15, 3 p.m.Join Dr. Shawn M. Mollenhauer for a fascinating lecture on the music of Central and South America.
Acrylic Painting with Painting SoireeSaturday, June 22, 3 p.m.Try your hand at acrylic painting and go home with a vibrant sunflower that you painted! You’ll get step-by-step instruction and learn some basic acrylic techniques as you go.
Mystery Book ClubThursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.June: Line of Fire by Stephen White
Fairy and Gnome HomesSaturday, June 29, 3 p.m.Turn pipe cleaners, beads, felt, dried plants and silk flowers into something magical. Create a fairy or gnome and a tiny home for them that looks like a fallen log or a mushroom. Please call ahead to register.
Harvey Park Rec Center: 5/6 co-ed T-ball starts June 7th7/8 co-ed coach pitch starts June 4th9/10 girls softball starts June 3rd11/12 girls softball starts June 4th13/14 girls softball starts June 6th9/10 boys baseball starts June 5th 11/12 boys baseball starts June 3rd13/14 boys baseball starts June 4th
Harvey Park pool Swim LessonsAges 2-65+ call the center for more info!Session 1 June 17th - June 27thregistration begins June 13th @ 5:30pm(get in line early!)
OTHER THAN THE MAIN SUMMER HOLIDAY STUFF!
JUNE:
Harvey Park Disc Golf Clinic.Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at Harvey Park. Come out and learn from some pro disc golfers, play a few temporary holes, win some swag and have fun! Open to all ages and abilities.
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SUMMER STUFF
Saturday, July 27 Municipal Band and Fireworks at Harvey ParkThe Denver Municipal Band Concert will be at Harvey Park on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 7 p.m. We have requested the big band for that evening. The fireworks show across the street at the private lake will begin at 9 p.m. Please tell a neighbor and get the word out so we have a great turnout!
July 9th + 11th Summer Fishing at Harvey Park, 10am - 2pm This event is free, stop by the Harvey park rec center and sign up or email [email protected]
Harvey Park Swim LessonsSession 2 - July 1st - July 11th (register June 27th @ 5:30pm)Session 3 - July 15th - July 25th (register Jluy 11th @ 5:30pm)Session 4 - July 29th - August 8th (register July 25th 11th @ 5:30pm)
Denver Chalk Art FestivalWhen: June 1-2 Where: Larimer Square, Denver More Info: www.larimerarts.org A little bit of Italy comes to the Mile High City this summer, thanks to the annual Denver Chalk Art Festival. The art you’ll encounter during the festival isn’t in galleries -- it’s on the pavement! The event features more than 150 professional and amateur artists who will spend hours on their hands and knees over the course of two days transforming Larimer Square into a bright and colorful street museum using vivid pastel chalks.
Colorado Renaissance FestivalWhen: June 8 - July 23 Where: Larkspur, CO (halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs)More Info: www.coloradorenaissance.com Flash back to the 16th century and journey through a medieval city. Enjoy full-armor jousting, tasty turkey legs, music and a marketplace featuring more than 200 artisans.
Greek FestivalWhen: June 14-16Where: 4610 E. Alameda Ave., DenverMore Info: www.thegreekfestival.com Enjoy Greek culture, including traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver. There are plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Cherry Blossom FestivalWhen: June 22-23Where: Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple (1947 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202)More Info: www.cherryblossomdenver.orgJapanese culture and heritage are showcased in this annual event, now in its 40th year. Dance, taiko drums, and martial arts are featured on the outdoor stage, while inside the Denver Buddhist Temple enjoy food, exhibits, and demos. Thrilling Obon folk dance takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday.
PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR!!!! IT’S REALLY COOL!
Colorado Irish FestivalWhen: July 12-14Where: Clement Park, Littleton, COMore Info: www.coloradoirishfestival.org Experience the largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains with traditional Irish music performances and dancing, Irish drama and storytelling, crafts, games, and food and drinks at Clement Park.
Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalWhen: July 27-28 Where: Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver More Info: www.cdbf.org Founded in 2001 to celebrate Colorado’s rich Asian Pacific American (APA) culture, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has become the region’s fastest growing fun, family-friendly summer festival. Named “Top Annual Festival” by the Rocky Mountain News and a “Best of Denver” event by Westword, it offers festival-goers the opportunity to explore APA customs through performances, arts and crafts, shopping, dining and the exciting athletic competition of dragon boat racing.
Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland GamesWhen: August 10-11 Where: Highland Heritage Park, Highlands Ranch, COMore Info: www.scottishgames.org Join this Celtic celebration featuring pipe bands, drumming, Scottish athletic competitions, highland dancing and folk music.
Festival Italiano When: September 7-8Where: Belmar (408 South Teller St., Lakewood, CO 80226)More Info: www.belmarcolorado.comFestival Italiano is known for serving up the region’s best selection of homemade Italian specialties for guests as well as an artisan marketplace, live entertainment and chef tastings surrounding the festival dining booths. This free celebration features live music on two stages, live chef demonstrations, wine tastings, kids activities (grape stomping!), a bocce tournament and flag throwers flown in from Italy for the weekend.
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Many Harvey Park residents remember The Terrace Club for its 15 beautiful acres overlooking Bear Valley. It started in 1958 with a farm house, a barn and acres of vacant, hillside land.
By September 1959, there was a pool house, a 25-meter swimming pool with 13-foot deep diving corner, and a kiddie wading pool. Then came the volleyball court, gazebo, children’s playground, and lots of green grass.
In 1972, five lighted tennis courts, a tennis house and shelter were added. Swim lessons and tennis lessons and teams filled the summer days. A narrow path led up the hill to the pool area. It was a safe, lovely place where hundreds of kids grew up -- some went to college on swim scholarships, some worked in pools for many years, and many learned to play tennis. As membership dropped, the land was sold by pieces to Village Homes and other investors by 2004. A few original owners are still here, Mary Hofstra, Rob and Jane Walker and Janet Burns. We are left with wonderful memories.
“Terrace Hills” by KB Homes started site preparation in 2011, leveling the hillside, building rip-rap, filling the pool. 21 single-family homes have been built and all sold by early 2013. The homes are two-story with two or three bedrooms, fine appliances, full unfinished basements, two-car garages, and nice landscaping.
KB Homes is now building two other areas: Single-family homes at Bear Creek Meadows, Highway 470 and W. Quincy, and double homes in the Belmar area.
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Home ServicesJim · DA · Plumber – Licensed – 40 years.American Water Heaters – Reasonable Remodel: Kitchen, Bath, Basements, Plumbing. Big, Small – Free Estimates. Your Neighborhood Plumber – 36 Years 303.922.2832, Cell 720.323.2451Dennis Gibson Painting and RemodelingInterior and Exterior Painting Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Drywall, Tile and Framing Work. No job too big or small. 303-332-6884Hire A Hubby Handyman for all those HONEYDOS that don’t get done. Basement remodel, dry wall and painting. Jobs large and small. Free estimates. Warren Woods 303-922-6594Bob’s Home Repair & Remodeling Kitchen & Bathroom Specialist. Also Floors, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Tile, Counters, Drywall, and more. Free Estimates - Call Bob 303- 922-7581Al’s Tile Installation - Professionally Install Ceramic • Marble • Granite • Porcelain Tile • Custom Shower Panes • Counter Tops • Floors. Over 25 years experience. Free Estimates. Call Al Griffin 303-882-8918 JW Smith Painting and Handyman Service No job too big or small. FREE ESTIMATES. WILL WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET. Call me at 720-298-9517Painter Philosopher - 303-882-3623Your HP neighbor, Mike Moore, has been doing interior and exterior painting for 28 years. For your free estimate give me a call.
Norm’s Cheap Fence & Repair - Wood • Chain Link • Ornamental. Free Estimates Experience welding available. Resident since 1961. 303-936-5638 (leave a message).You deserve a vacation! Enjoy life while I care for your pets and or home. Visits, walk, watering, house- sitting, Save money, pet trauma and worry! Evie 303-875-1981Computers - Hardware & software troubleshooting. Setup, installation, maintenance and upgrades. Virus / spyware removal. Home networks. I can do it all! Reasonable rates. Call anytime, Keith Warnecke 303-937-3987 www.MyComputerDr.netExtraordinary House Cleaning! Professional house cleaning with affordable prices. *Honest *Hard Working *Local Resident *Great References Call Lisl 720.275.0214House Cleaning Serving the Harvey Park area for 20 years. Reliable, Honest, References provided upon request. CALL Linda, 303-727-9062 Leave a Message.
Find what you like, with Mid Century Mike! Home Furnishings, Accessories, Specialty Items. 303.258.6076 www.midcenturymike.com Can you guess why more Mid Century home owners call Ms. Retro?For Style, of course!” Period Consultant, Decorator, Artist. 720-302-3581 www.msretro.comMake Mine Mod - A Denver based mid-century modern store to purchase and consign vintage 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s furniture, lighting, and decor. 720-936-0351 [email protected] buy houses in Harvey Park in any condition for cash and can close quickly. No fees or costs to you. Call Kim at 720-445-2254.
Yard Services<Teen Ad> Lawn Mowing - (Regular, Vacation Coverage, Short Notice), Raking, Weeding, Snow Shoveling, Pet Sitting. Most Harvey Park lawns mowed for $15. Megan Reilly (303) 549-1583 or [email protected].<Teen Ad> Josiah Faustin - Snow shoveling, Lawn mowing, raking, weed pulling, misc. yard work. 303-232-3250
Care<Teen Ad> Mature, 15-year-old, oldest of six children, available to babysit. Please call Maureen Reilly for rates and availability at (303) 549-1583 or [email protected] - senior care, transportation to appointments, cleaning, home organizing, shopping, errands, yard work, temporary assistance with knee/hip replacements. Honest, dependable, compassionate, reasonable, references. Evie 303-875-1981.YOGA in your neighborhood. Helps bone strength and mental clarity. Improves mobility too. Beginners to all levels. Denise 303-934-3455 Certified and Registered.In-Home Fitness for Boomers and SeniorsOne-on-one, couple and small group sessions.Prime of Life Fitness | [email protected] |720-295-0150Free initial consultationPre-school, K, & Childcare - Now Accepting Fall Enrollment for 2-1/2 to 6 years old. Safe. Christian Education and care. www.GoToTrinity.com 303-934-6160Free Educational SeminarsHealth & Life Insurance-Medicare-401 Rollovers-Annuities-Final ExpenseTax Deferred Savings Plan Veterans Assistance Programs.Give me a call-----> Ron 720 219-8137
Sales All Mattress Sets! ½ Price! – Brand New in Factory Plastic w/ Warranty. Furniture rep has weekly overstocks. Queens start at $190.00 w/ Pillowtop $265, King’s $290 w/ Pillowtop $365, Twin’s start at $125.00. Delivery Available. 22 yr Harvey Park Resident. 303 742-4860 AVON Calling! Ginger Miller, your Harvey ParkAvon representative, 303-922-3020Email: [email protected]/GingerMiller Misc Learn to Drum - hand drums, drum set, drum circles. Local, Reasonable and Fun. All Ages Welcome. Call Ron @ 303-831-1279Therapeutic Massage Noel Crespin - Massage Therapist w/ 11 years exp and trained in Physical Therapy.$65/hr, $95/1.5hr, $125/2hr. (credit accepted) Contact - 720-299-4463 Clean Chimney = Clean AirAffordable rates and great service. 303.968.0036www.alpinechimneysweep.comPedis for Pets: Affordable nail trim, grind-ing, “pawdicures,” nail cap application + more for Dogs & Cats in your home. Experienced groomer. Prices start at $15. 303-513-0558 or [email protected] Reed Photography Affordable pet portraits, family portraits and much more! I come to you!Krystalreedphotography.com ~ 720-308-0566Rebecca Winters, Attorney at Law--Family law and Bankruptcy. Experience makes the dif-ference. We are a debt relief agency. We file for bankruptcy protection. 303 237-4538. www.rebeccawintersesq.com
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