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Fall 2019 www.MayfairDenver.org The Mayfair Mirror Inside this issue Voice of Mayfair Neighbors East Area Plan 1, 3-4 The French Press 1, 5-6 Letter from the President 7-8 Russell Emick, Jr. Mayfair lost a dear friend and local business owner Beat the heat-add adventure 10 Denver Pizza Company 11-12 Jim Medford recognized 12 The Real Estate Market 13-14 Palmer Elementary School jumps into new school year Fire pit safety Reminders from the City of Denver Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer 16 Local musician to perform Oct. 3 18-19 Dash & Dare: Classic style 20-21 Save your dog 22 9 14 15 page page page By Merritt Pullam, Chairman, East Area Plan Steering Committee Over two years ago, I was approached by former city councilwoman Mary Beth Susman to participate in the East Area Plan (EAP) Steering Committee. I had been president of Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. for a few years already and was excited to be a part of helping to shape our community vision for the next 20 years. My previous community volunteer participation included being a member of The Denveright – Denver Moves Transit committee, board member of the Colorado Boulevard Health District, Upper Montclair Storm Water Basin Task Force, and the Bus Rapid Transit Task Force. I had also attended and participated in numerous other events related to our community. This was an exciting next step in taking an active role in my community. When asked to chair the East Area Plan Steering Committee, I anxiously accepted knowing that this was a responsibility that would take more time away from my young kids and wife. My hope, which was quickly realized, was that the EAP would be like an umbrella of all the other taskforces and events I had participated in recently. The EAP was tasked with formulating a neighborhood plan that would help protect the area from rampant development as well as promote East Area Plan ruffles feathers in Mayfair and other neighborhoods along Colfax The French Press Bakery and Café By Jean Bolling, MNI Board Member One morning while driving to a 9 a.m. customer meeting, I pulled over and googled “coffee nearby” with the hopes of finding a different option than my usual “coffee and bagels” stop I made to bring to morning customer meetings. Being in sales, I often cater lunches or bring in coffee continued on page 5 continued on page 3

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Page 1: The Mayfair Mirror · 2019-08-16 · The Mayfair Mirror Inside this issue Voice of Mayfair Neighbors East Area Plan 1, 3-4 The French Press 1, 5-6 Letter from the President 7-8 Russell

Fall 2019

www.MayfairDenver.org

The Mayfair MirrorInside this issue

Voice of Mayfair Neighbors

East Area Plan 1, 3-4The French Press 1, 5-6Letter from the President 7-8

Russell Emick, Jr.Mayfair lost a dear friend and local business owner

Beat the heat-add adventure 10Denver Pizza Company 11-12Jim Medford recognized 12The Real Estate Market 13-14

Palmer ElementarySchool jumps into new school year

Fire pit safetyReminders from the City of Denver

Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer 16Local musician to perform Oct. 3 18-19Dash & Dare: Classic style 20-21Save your dog 22

Russell Emick, Jr.Mayfair lost a dear friend and local business owner

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Palmer ElementarySchool jumps into new school year

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Fire pit safetyReminders from the City of Denver

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By Merritt Pullam, Chairman, East Area Plan Steering Committee

Over two years ago, I was approached by former city councilwoman Mary Beth Susman to participate in the East Area Plan (EAP) Steering Committee. I had been president of Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. for a few years already and was excited to be a part of helping to shape our community vision for the next 20 years. My previous community volunteer participation included being a member of The Denveright – Denver Moves Transit committee, board member of the Colorado Boulevard Health District, Upper Montclair Storm Water Basin Task Force, and the Bus Rapid Transit Task Force. I had also attended and

participated in numerous other events related to our community. This was an exciting next step in taking an active role in my community.

When asked to chair the East Area Plan Steering Committee, I anxiously accepted knowing that this was a responsibility that would take more time away from my young kids and wife. My hope, which was quickly realized, was that the EAP would be like an umbrella of all the other taskforces and events I had participated in recently. The EAP was tasked with formulating a neighborhood plan that would help protect the area from rampant development as well as promote

East Area Plan ruffl es feathers in Mayfair and other neighborhoods along Colfax

The French Press Bakery and CaféBy Jean Bolling, MNI Board Member

One morning while driving to a 9 a.m. customer meeting, I pulled over and googled “coff ee nearby” with the hopes of fi nding a diff erent option than my usual “coff ee and bagels” stop I made to bring to morning customer meetings. Being in sales, I often cater lunches or bring in coff ee

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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 and Dan Lemke at [email protected]:30 p.m. at Rosemark, Ninth Avenue and Jersey Street• Annual General Meeting in lieu of Board

Meeting, details below • Monday, Nov. 4• No December meeting

OCTOBER

Annual General MeetingTuesday, Oct. 1Palmer Elementary School Auditorium995 Grape St.7-8:30 p.m.Stay informed about Mayfair, Denver and Colorado! MNI’s 2019 Annual General Meeting will again bring together a variety of speakers to discuss issues related to our neighborhood, city and state. Confi rmed speakers include: • Lois Court, Colorado State Senator, Senate

District 31• Amanda Sawyer, District 5 Councilwoman• Frank Cannon, Continuum Partners and

9+CO• LuAnn Tallman, Palmer Elementary PrincipalThe full list of speakers will be publicized ahead of the event.

Fall Shred-a-ThonSaturday, Oct. 59 a.m.-noonMayfair Plaza, 14th Avenue and Krameria StreetSort through your piles and fi les and bring your unwanted documents to the Shred-A-Thon for shredding and recycling. Mayfair Neighbors members get three bags shredded for free. Those

with more and non-members pay $20 – or pay $20 to join and support the neighborhood. Donations, which help MNI put on events like the Concert in the Park and Egg Hunt, are welcome and appreciated!

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:in the summer issue, we used Zo Murach’s incorrect name in the “MNI welcomes two new board members” article. Her correct name is Zo Murach.

CALENDARsave the date

www.facebook.com/MayfairNeighborsInc

2019 OFFICERS

Patricia Mulligan | PresidentDan Lemke | Vice PresidentJeanne Surbrugg | TreasurerSara Visser | Secretary

BOARD MEMBERS

Sarah BatesJean BollingJackie MedfordZo MurachLeslie ReingoldAndi RuggElaine Zupancic

The Mayfair Mirror Staff

Paula Aven Gladych, EditorChere Martin, Graphic Designer

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[email protected].

Mayfair Neighbors, Inc.PO Box 200306 Denver, CO 80220-0306

The Mayfair Mirror is a free publication that comes out four times a year in the spring, summer, fall and winter. To see archived issues and for more information about MNI, please visitwww.MayfairDenver.org

MISSION:

Mayfair Neighbors, Inc.

“To advance the common interests of the neighborhood by initiating and coordinating actions for the physical, economic, civic, and cultural improvement of Mayfair.”

Support the businesses that partner with The Mayfair MirrorThe Mayfair Mirror’s advertisers are a special group of local business owners who, in fact, make it fi nancially possible to publish The Mirror.

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the community to thrive, while being more inclusive. My experience with the other taskforces and committees provided me with many tools and so much valuable information related to the upcoming EAP.

After two years of working with wonderful people throughout our neighborhoods, the steering committee has developed a draft of recommendations that will ultimately be presented to the Denver City Council for their vote on accepting, altering, or denying the plan. The last two years as part of the EAP have taught me I need to slow down, listen to others (even those that I disagree with), be patient with people who are quick to mistrust any efforts from the city to better our community, and also to understand that I do not know all that I could about our diverse community. Demographics, statistics, surveys, studies, articles, books, film, and expert analysis all flooded my and the other members’ brains for over two years.

We had many heated discussions about how we felt our recommendations should be formulated. We lost multiple members throughout the assignment and gained a few that were caught up to speed and also provided their opinions. We never had 100% of the committee agree on everything, but we continued to work together and draft our plan based on various items identified throughout the past two years. We strived to help create a more inclusive community. A community that could help absorb growth, develop a plan for how future development should not be sterile boxes, provide equitable housing for all income levels, improve our green space, help mitigate storm water issues, establish an accessible neighborhood, improve our safety in regards to pedestrians and bicyclists, and promote the Colfax corridor as a destination for community gatherings.

Many people are in opposition of the East Area Plan as it stands in early August 2019. Many others also support the plan as a reasonable way to create smart growth and allow people to enjoy the amenities and opportunities we are afforded by living in such a great part of Denver. The opposition to the plan is understandable in some ways and disheartening in others. People are not being as civil as they can to each other when discussing their stance on the plan. The City planners, steering committee members, and PUMA consultants have provided multiple opportunities for the neighbors to provide feedback. We have never held a private meeting of the steering committee to develop a “secret plan.” Many of the city planners and PUMA consultants live or work within the EAP area and the neighboring East Central Planning

area. All of the steering committee members live or work within the EAP boundaries. We are your neighbors, your business associates, and have a heartfelt interest in our community. We met almost every month for two years while also volunteering for workshops, focus groups, and other community meetings, far more than 48 total hours as has been stated in some comments on social media. I personally thank all our committee members for the number of hours they volunteered for this plan.

The last few listening sessions held through the end of July and early August have been beneficial for many, but not for all. I sense a great frustration by many of our neighbors who live and work along the Colfax corridor. I understand that they may feel an impact and the members of the steering committee did our best to minimize any impact these neighbors may feel. Some of the information shared on Nextdoor.com and other places is false or includes half-truths. As of early August, we are in a draft-stage and nothing is set or impending. We are committed to finishing our recommendations after compiling all of the additional feedback recently received. We learned early in this two-year period that we need to continue to reevaluate our data and feedback collection methods in order to reach as many of our neighbors as possible. We are now tasked to take all the feedback and to incorporate it within the plan recommendations soon to be put in front of City Council. A draft plan will be shared for additional community feedback this fall.

The height map and ADU plan that was released with our draft has created a major stir within the community. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has also been a controversial subject within the neighborhoods. With these three flash point items, many in the community have activated their right to protest or oppose the plan. My hope is that the information shared with our neighbors as part of the opposition is accurate and not misleading. Many people have reached out to me stating they do not want 8 or 12 story buildings lining the Colfax Corridor. This is not our intention at all. The draft recommendation allows for strategic, limited areas of additional height only as an incentive for achieving community benefits, including affordable housing. The recently approved Blueprint Denver has very specific goals to increase density around transportation hubs and city centers or nodes. Our neighborhood plan recommendations will hopefully help us work in conjunction with the Blueprint Denver plan. We did our best to invoke the spirit of the neighborhood, keep

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the area’s character intact, and also to bring balance to where we live. We live in a very special area of Denver and no one is looking to drive any neighbors out or to take their houses and have yet another “one-off” scrape and out-of-character home/multifamily building put in its place. The EAP is striving to help better define our area and keep our neighborhood character, instead of using Blueprint Denver only.

Prior to writing this article I revisited many articles written about the EAP over the last two years. One in particular stands out to me. John Fernandez wrote an article for The Front Porch on Sept. 1, 2017, Pages 16-17. Read the story at frontporchne.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/09SEP17_REV.pdf.

In his article, he captures where we were two years ago and how we began this journey. I recommend you take

the time to read this article as well as all of the content at the City of Denver website: www.denvergov.org/eastplan.

The steering committee and neighborhoods are composed of many strong-minded individuals who will not always agree with each other. I encourage this diverse-minded

group of people who live and work in our community to work together to find a balance for our neighborhoods. If we continue to work together and push past some of our differences, we will encourage a vibrant thriving community that includes our entire community.

Let’s be patient and civil with each other and do our best to truly listen to all of our neighbors, with the understanding that each of us has our own opinion and deserves to be heard.

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I encourage this diverse-minded group of people who live and work in our community to work together to find a balance for our neighborhoods.

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and breakfast items for meetings with customers. This particular customer I was going to see had received bagels a few times in the recent week, so I was looking for something different to bring.

The French Press was the first entry to pop-up in my Google search and, since it was only blocks away, I decided to try it. Walking in, I loved the enormous, wall-sized chalkboard covering the majority of the Eastern wall inside with the day’s breakfast and lunch offerings from the kitchen. I quickly scrolled the menu board and made a mental note to come back with my family sometime soon to try something from the kitchen. It was only about 8:30 a.m. and there were several groups of folks at a few tables, but most were in line, with about four people ahead of me. It was quickly my turn and I picked up a few cinnamon rolls, various Danish and a couple of chocolate croissants to bring to my meeting. I got a coffee for myself (lightest brew for my choice), they packaged up my goodies, ran my credit card, and I was back in my car in minutes. I thought to myself, I can’t believe I didn’t even know this was over here just on the West side of Colorado on 12th Avenue.

Later that day, I had a text from my customer (does anyone call anymore?) that those were the best cinnamon rolls he’d ever had and I could bring those to every meeting. I knew then I had found a gem with The French Press.

For several weeks I made stopping there a regular part of my morning routine – whether to pick up a coffee and a day old Danish from the container by the register labeled “day old bakery items” or to get a variety of baked goods to bring to my various customer meetings. Being in sales in the food industry, everyone likes to eat. For three weeks straight, whenever I picked up bakery items from The French Press, my customers would “ooh” and “aaah.” I heard how great the s’mores-filled or the Nutella-filled croissants were, or how great the berry Danish or cheese Danish were, and was secretly glad that Google had led me to this coffee house I hadn’t even know was over there.

Even the “day old” bakery items were fabulous: buttery, flaky, light, with perfectly sweetened fruit or cream cheese centers, absolutely delicious.

Sometimes finding something as simple as good coffee and great bakery items is enough to brighten my morning and

make me a regular customer. And this place certainly was doing that for me.

On one of my weekly stops, I pre-ordered cinnamon rolls to make sure I’d have some for the same customer who had told me I could bring those to every meeting and I asked to speak

with the owner or manager. Drake Sichak is the manager. He told me he’d come from New York to Denver last Fall and started working at The French Press in November. The French Press is owned by Cisco and Bobbi Lopez, who have three other locations in Colorado: Lakewood, Greenwood Village and Aurora. Their Congress Park location has been very well received by the neighborhood, which is evident by the numbers of families and business groups meeting here.

Their menu is the creative work of Cisco Lopez and offers a wide selection from standard American breakfasts of eggs and bacon, to omelets with a variety of fillings; to a range of Bennies that include a lox Bennie, a crab cake Bennie, veggie Bennie, spicy chorizo Bennie and their take on the regular Bennie that includes shaved apple cider-glazed

Celebrating 54 years

WE SERVICE ALL DOMESTICAND ASIAN CARS

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Black Forest ham with avocado and hollandaise. Just writing this makes my mouth water and I want to try every one of them! There’s a southwestern veggie hash, a corned beef hash, French toast with seasonal flavor toppings, and lunch offerings that range from carnitas tacos, portabella pita, poke salad, lox salad, and two of my all-time favorites, the Cuban and the Reuben sandwich. Their menu rotates in the Spring and Fall to make use of in-season ingredients and to offer new selections. As Cisco Lopez let me know, “we try to have a little bit of everything for most needs and diets.”

There is also a coffee bar that serves drip coffee, lattes, cappuccino, hot chocolate, chai tea and Italian sodas.

The French Press gets its coffee from Pablo’s on 6th Avenue. Their tea selection is from the Tea Spot in Boulder, which is served loose leaf and from a brew tea container that is a French press for tea – the filter is on the bottom and the hot water is poured over the loose leaves above. The upper front case holds pastries such as scones, croissants, cinnamon rolls and Danish. While the case below holds cannolis, cupcakes, brownies, oat bars, cakes, lemon bars, homemade granola, macarons and Napoleons. A gluten free bakery option is always available too. I should mention The French Press employs a Pastry Chef who works out of their Greenwood

Village location to prepare the items served at all four locations.

On a recent Friday morning, my husband, sister and I headed to The French Press for breakfast. It was busy, but not so busy we couldn’t get one of the last several open tables. My sister ordered an omelet with sausage, mushrooms, onion and avocado with a side of potatoes and an English muffin. My husband ordered an omelet with ham, cheddar, onion, and mushroom with a side of potatoes and an English muffin. I ordered their Shrimp and Grits with cheese, bacon, poblano peppers, diced tomato and two eggs cooked medium. I have to start with my breakfast review, which is totally biased since I have loved this place since Google found it for me.

The shrimp were seasoned perfectly with a touch of heat, and the cheesy grits with the bacon and poblano peppers would have been heaven alone, but add the diced tomatoes and eggs and it was perfectly flavored and each ingredient cooked to perfection. Loved it! My sister and husband were both very happy with their omelets and the add-ins they chose. They liked the potatoes, which were chunky home style, but wished they were more crisp. Both thought their English muffins were great – a little thicker than most and a perfect vehicle for butter and jam. All three of us said we’d love to come back soon.

The French Press is a great addition to our neighborhood offerings.

“The Congress Park location is such a unique location because it’s literally in a neighborhood where it’s surrounded for blocks by houses, not a retail center but an intersection with a few select businesses in a sea of houses,” says Lopez. “All the other locations are kind of off main streets in retail centers, and most people drive not walk there like Congress Park. They’re all still big parts of each neighborhood they’re in, the Aurora and DTC location were actually chosen because we were living in those neighborhoods when we opened each one of them.”

He adds that, “we really strive to be a local gathering spot where neighbors meet up or run into each other whether it’s just stopping in for a quick coffee and pastry or sitting down for weekend brunch.”

The French Press Bakery and Café3504 E. 12th Ave. • 303-284-3062Open daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.m.me/myfrenchpress.denver

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What do you appreciate most about fall? If you’re like me, it’s the cooler temperatures and the start of the new school year. But, you may respond, aren’t you retired from teaching? Yes, I am, and gratefully so. However, the beginning of a new school year always gave me fresh energy and resolve, and I fi nd that that attitude has carried over into this part of my life, too. Kind of like sharpening my new set of yellow #2 Ticonderoga pencils, I look at what lies ahead with a sharper eye and a renewed hopeful spirit. Problems that seemed too diffi cult to tackle on an oppressively hot summer day now can be approached more energetically, like refreshing the garden beds, straightening up the basement, or tackling a bathroom remodel.

But it’s not just the household tasks that I want to address with more energy, it’s also situations on my block and in my neighborhood. Mayfair is a wonderful place to live, and I

feel lucky to have landed here so many years ago. But life is always changing, isn’t it? We’ve now had several chances to see the proposed East Area Plan that considers how our part of Denver will look in 20 years. The purpose of all the meetings, open houses, surveys and offi ce hours has been to ask our residents what our values are regarding housing, mobility, land use and quality of life. I hope all of us have taken the time to educate ourselves on the proposals and to give feedback to the committee.

The questions and proposed ideas are not without controversy, as you might imagine. Everyone has their own thoughts about how to deal with increased population density, parking, traffi c and aff ordable housing. In my opinion, it’s a good thing that we look at these topics from diff erent points of view. Why? Because it’s only from listening to each other that we learn what our neighbors’ values are. We also can hear what their fears and worries are. Whether it’s fear of loss of property value, peace and quiet, feeling of security, or just plain fear of change, all of these opinions need to be heard and respected. They need to be taken into consideration in the drafting of the fi nal East Area Plan.

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The key to this kind of listening, though, is RESPECT. True communication is only possible through mutual understanding and regard for what the other person is stating, even if you don’t agree! And there’s the rub, eh? How diffi cult is it to listen to someone carry on about their crackpot opinions and ridiculous solutions and keep my mouth shut? Not only keep my mouth shut, but keep my ears open, trying to fi gure out what they’re really saying. To listen with respect means that I have to momentarily put aside my personal ideas to truly pay attention to the other guy, and even ask questions in order to draw out more details. Not easy, but essential.

So this is my resolve for this fall, to train myself to be a better, more respectful listener when these challenging topics come up among neighbors. Will you join me?

Please join us at our Mayfair Neighbors’ annual General Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Palmer Elementary School. We are looking forward to hearing from Amanda Sawyer, our newly-elected District 5 City Councilwoman. She will introduce us to her staff and talk to us about Council news. Also updating us that evening will be Frank Cannon from the 9th and Colorado project, and State Senator Lois Court.

Didn’t we have such a great time at the Concert in the Park last month? I want to thank Sara Visser and Chris Ringwood for organizing another terrifi c event that all neighbors can enjoy. Sara is the secretary and Mirror coordinator for Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. and Chris is a former board member who loves music and wants to stay involved. Both of them deserve loud applause from us for organizing this wonderful end-of-summer gala.

We also appreciate all of you who gave cash donations at the concert. This money goes to support all of our activities throughout the year: the Mayfair Egg Hunt, two Shred-a-Thon events, the annual General Meeting, as well as the Concert in the Park. Thanks for your generosity!

How about getting even more involved in Mayfair by joining our board of directors? The board is a great group of positive-minded energetic folks who have decided to get involved a bit more. Contact us at [email protected].

As always, thanks for your interest in our neighborhood, your donations to MNI and your membership in our neighborhood organization. You can renew your MNI membership for 2020 at the General Meeting. Hope to see you there!

Support your neighborhood!Join Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. or make a donation to support

our events and publication of The Mayfair Mirror. We have a variety of memberships – all are tax deductible:

❏ Individual or Family ($20)❏ Seniors ($15) ❏ Business ($30)

MNI will accept a membership donation that is comfortable for you.

Please send checks to Mayfair Neighbors, Inc., PO Box 200306, Denver 80220-0306 or pay with a

credit card at mayfairdenver.org.

Mayfair Neighbors, Inc. (MNI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization staff ed by volunteers. The Mayfair Neighborhood Association is a Registered Neighborhood Association with the City of Denver.

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Mayfair mourns the loss of Emick’s Auto Service founder Russell Emick Jr.

By Jackie Medford, MNI Board Member

Mayfair lost a dear friend, trustworthy neighbor and local business owner when Russell E. “Bud” Emick Jr. passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, after a 2½ year battle with cancer. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, and moved to Denver as a child. He married his wife, Mary, and they had two sons, Russell III and David. They have seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Bud started Emick’s Auto Service in Mayfair in 1965, which is now operated by his son David. Bud was very proud of his business. He loved cars and airplanes. He raced cars for many years and helped with building and restoring many airplanes. He truly enjoyed working with his hands, helping neighbors and friends and he was always fair and customer oriented at his business.

He gave willingly and generously of his time to all those around him. He was the greatest husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather anyone could ask for and a true friend to all in Mayfair. Emick’s has partnered with Mayfair Neighbors for many years and has advertised in The Mayfair Mirror longer than any other business.

We are happy his son Dave took over the business, with his son Andrew following in both of their footsteps. We will have reliable auto service with a friendly smile for decades to come.

Memorial contributions are appreciated and can be made to Denver Hospice, 501 S. Cherry St., Suite 700, Denver 80246 or at thedenverhospice.org.

The Mayfair Neighbors family will keep the Emick family in our thoughts and prayers always.

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A fun way to beat the heat and entertain the family

By Jackson Lamb, a Mayfair Neighbor

My son and grandsons were visiting, helping with a few chores around the house. When we fi nished all of our tasks, there was some dead time with no planned activity. Seizing the opportunity, I ordered the fi ve of us into the car. I told them we were going for ice cream. However, this would not be your typical walk-in-and-pick-a-fl avor visit. I announced that we were not going to one ice cream store, but four. In addition, we would only buy one scoop of the

same fl avor at each stop. First, we had to all agree on just one fl avor, for comparison analysis. Ultimately, we picked chocolate.

Our fi rst stop was Nugg’s Ice Cream on East Colfax. nuggsicecream.com/ As we all clambered inside, I told the counterman “one scoop of chocolate, with fi ve spoons.” I explained our mission to visit four shops and then compare all the chocolates. “That’s the coolest idea I’ve ever heard” came the reply. Our reaction to the fi rst chocolate was that it was, well, chocolatey. “Remember this fl avor!” I said, as we piled back into the car.

Next stop was High Point Creamery on South Holly. www.highpointcreamery.com/ As I told the young woman at the counter what we wanted, she also smiled wide and said, “what a fun idea.” As we sat on the patio and dug in, grandson Waylon exclaimed, “Oh, this has more of a milk chocolate fl avor. It’s totally diff erent.”

We loaded back into the grocery getter and headed to Rocket Ice Cream at Lowry. www.rocketicecream.com/ A fun ice cream store, it is located beneath a 50-foot rocket next to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Upon approaching the counter, we looked at the fl avors of the day and did not see plain old chocolate! However, Mexican Chocolate was on the menu. We opted for that fl avor, again ordering one scoop and fi ve spoons. The cinnamon fl avor combined with the dark chocolate was exceptional!

Our last stop was around the corner in the Lowry Town Center complex. We visited Glacier Ice Cream and Gelato, which features a neat sitting area under a garage door that rolls up. www.glacierdenver.com/ Once again, I gave the call of one scoop and fi ve spoons. The product they gave us was a chocolate gelato. The grandsons all thought that the density of the gelato was thicker than any of the previous chocolates tasted. They commented how the gelato had a diff erent texture in their mouths.

Once we got home and announced our research to the rest of the family, those that didn’t join us were saddened by the missed opportunity.

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Denver Pizza Company opens in the Jersey Shopette

By Leslie Reingold, MNI Board Member

Much to the pleasure and excitement of many residents, Denver Pizza Company opened its second Denver location in May in the Jersey Shopette, 908 Jersey St.

Owners Andrew Dunlop, Mark and Matt Huebner, Phil and Eric Coan opened their very successful first shop in the Golden Triangle neighborhood in 2009 with the objective of taking pizza back to its roots. The hand-tossed dough is made in-house using responsibly sourced ingredients, including Coors Banquet beer. The pizzas come with a variety of meats, cheeses, vegetables and sauces. Additionally, several of the company’s specialty pies are Colorado themed, like East Colfax, Red Rocks and Cripple Creek.

Not limited to pizza, the company also sells handcrafted signature salads with dressings on the side; oven-baked buffalo wings with a choice of flavors, rubs and sauces; calzones; and desserts such as cookies, cannolis and ice cream that is made in Denver. Their non-alcoholic beverages include blood orange San Pellegrino, Yerba Mate drinks and Pepsi. Catering to selective dietary needs, they

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Mayfair neighbor recognized for his volunteer service to the Denver Police Department

Mayfair Neighbors congratulates Jim Medford, Mayfair resident and frequent Mirror contributor, for being recognized as the Colorado Chiefs of Police Volunteer of the Year.

Medford joined the VIP program (Volunteers In Policing) when it was formed in 2006. He’s worked in the crime lab taking photos of crime scenes and preparing the photos and drawings for court. He has volunteered more than 4,862 hours as of last year. He was nominated by the Denver

Police Department to represent Denver in the selection for Colorado State Law Enforcement Volunteer of the Year for 2019. He was selected over 62 other nominees from all over Colorado and received the award at the Colorado Police Chiefs’ annual conference held in Keystone on June 27, 2019.

He enjoys working with his son, DPD Detective John D. Medford, in the Technical Electronic Support Unit , “playing” with all systems that help keep Denver safe – HALO, Shot Spotter and many others – but photography will always be his fi rst love. He’ll keep volunteering as long as there are bad guys to help catch! Congratulations, Jim!

also make gluten free and vegan pizzas.

Prices start at $11 for pizza, based on size and toppings. Salads are between $5 and $10 based on size, and desserts and drinks cost $1 to $5.

Mayfair Neighbors board members enjoyed a variety of delicious, juicy and crispy treats at their July meeting. On my own, I bought a large pie which was half mushrooms and half sausage. I appreciated the convenient location and the quality fl avors.

Denver Pizza Company is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is a rewards program for free pizza and coupons are available online. Take ‘N’ Bake pies, complete with step-by-step baking instructions, are a nice way to enjoy the company’s fresh pizza at home. An ongoing promotion off ers a free pizza to anyone who signs up for the East Denver location’s email alerts. Visit www.denverpizzaco.com and select the East Denver location.

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Jim Medford receiving his award in June.

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By David Bromberg, a Mayfair neighbor

What is an iBuyer?

There is a new crop of real estate companies, both new and old, that are using technology and Wall Street financing to change the buying and selling of homes. Their varied business models look like home flippers on steroids. They use computerized valuation models to make offers to home sellers with less hassle than putting the home on the open market. They may do some cosmetic updates and put the home back on the market. They also hope to profit from other services such as mortgage and title.

A few examples of iBuyers are Keller Williams, Knock, Opendoor, Offerpad, Redfin, REX and Zillow Offers. These companies are backed by billions of venture capital dollars. Zillow Offers may only complete 1% of the offers made, but they can then sell the other 99% as leads to Realtors. REX is only listing homes on their website – trying to create their own marketplace or MLS.

Some iBuyers are partnering with new home builders to capture transactions. Opendoor tries to sell the homes they purchased direct-to-consumer without buyer representation by making their homes available through an app on your phone (just walk up and unlock the door).

Instead of charging a Realtor’s commission, they charge a “fee” which can be twice a typical commission. Instead of the seller fixing or painting the home, they charge a “fee” for maintenance. My analogy for this process can be seen in the car market – selling to an iBuyer is like trading a car into the dealer. It’s easy and less work but you generally are not getting top dollar.

The testbed for many of these companies is Phoenix, Arizona, because the newer, more homogenous homes there make it easier to be successful. Over the past year, approximately 6% of sales in Phoenix have been through these companies. Here in Denver, I see few homes owned by Zillow or Opendoor and most of the activity is in the suburbs where it is less risky. They target the middle price market where the majority of transactions take place. It is harder for them to price a home in Washington Park than

The Real Estate Market

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Palmer Elementary jumps into new school year with both feet

By LuAnn Tallman, Principal, Palmer Elementary School

As we begin to gear up for the 2019-2020 school year, we are so excited to welcome new and returning families and new and returning staff to Palmer. Our theme this year is READY, SET, GROW. In an educational environment, it is very important that everyone is seen as a learner and that is our plan at Palmer.

Our teacher professional development is tied directly to the needs we see our students have each year. This starts Aug. 9, when we welcome our staff back and get “Ready” for our students to return.

Aug. 19 we welcome our students back and get them “Set” for the school year. We focus the first few weeks on building community and

relationships that will be the cornerstone of all students’ learning throughout the year. Families are also a big part of our school environment and we have several events that bring families into the school to establish this essential partnership between school and community.

Finally, we are ready to help all students “Grow” to their fullest potential each year. We do this by designing rigorous lessons that allow students time to productively struggle, which supports them in understanding the concepts their teacher is teaching at each grade level. This growing process is different for each child but the excitement of learning is always the same bright smile when a child has accomplished his or her goal.

This is a process I have enjoyed for the last 35 years and feel the excitement each year when teachers and children grace the hallways of the school. Please feel free to reach out, become involved at our school, and join in the excitement of watching the Palmer staff and students bloom.

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If you are considering using an iBuyer, get a signed offer from the company and provide it to your trusted Realtor for their opinion on net proceeds. The “offer or sales price” may not maximize your return.

David Bromberg is a licensed REALTOR with RE/MAX Cherry Creek

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Palmer Principal LuAnn Tallman enjoying the 5th grade trip to Balarat Outdoor Education in the spring.

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Fire pits and safety – a reminder from the City of Denver

As we approach autumn, please be mindful of you and your neighbors’ safety by following the City and County of Denver guidelines for Outdoor Fire Safety as provided by Denver Fire Department Captain Greg Pixley:

• The burning of wood or any products other than propane, natural gas or charcoal briquettes in outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or fire pits is prohibited in the City and County of Denver without the approval of the Environmental Services Division (720-865-5452) and Fire Prevention and Investigation Division. (720-913-3474)

• The burning of rubbish in any appliance is prohibited.

• It is also unlawful to burn any solid-fuel (including fire-logs) in a fireplace or stove on high pollution “RED” days, unless an exemption has been granted in the form of a permit. High pollution season runs from Nov. 1 through March 31 of every year.

• The Fire Code of the City and County of Denver contains regulations for the use of barbecues on balconies, patios and decks of residential structures having more than two (2) dwelling units.

These include apartments, condominiums and townhouses. Section 308.1.4 – Open Flame Devices - No gas-fired grills, charcoal grills or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose, shall be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhanging portion or within 10 feet (3 m) of any structure.

To contact the Denver Department of Environmental Health for residential wood burning questions/concerns within the City and County of Denver, call 720-865-5452.

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Fall is my favorite season because it embodies the best of what our neighborhoods have to offer. Kids are headed back to many of our great schools; the leaves on our tree canopy start to turn brilliant reds and yellows; our local restaurants and coffee shops fill up with the sounds of neighbors reconnecting after the summer months; and the cooler weather brings more people into the streets of our neighborhoods, walking their dogs and riding their bikes.

This sense of community is what makes the character of the Mayfair neighborhood special, and it’s why my husband and I chose to raise our family in East Denver. I am honored to be the new District 5 City Councilwoman. I believe all of us have something in common – we want a Denver that is affordable, sustainable, inclusive, and remains a wonderful place to raise a family. Even if I didn’t earn your support in the last election, I hope to earn your confidence as we move forward as a community.

9+CO

Local neighborhood organizations, residents and city leaders have been working on a number of important things that are going to have far reaching effects on our neighborhood. The first phase of the 9+CO will open within the next few months and will offer numerous new local small businesses and restaurants that are walkable for much of the community. The East Area Plan, which includes the Mayfair Town Center, will guide growth in the neighborhoods along the East Colfax corridor for the next several decades. Additionally, the Upper Montclair Stormwater Project will address the ongoing flood issues that impact much of Mayfair and may cause some brief disruption during construction.

Our local government works best when it serves the people in our neighborhoods, and we need you to be involved and engaged in the process. Please join the Mayfair Neighbors organization and attend community meetings to keep updated on everything happening on local projects like 9+CO, the East Area Plan and the Upper Montclair Stormwater Project.

How to get updates

As your District 5 Councilwoman, I will be posting meeting information on our social media, and you can also get more information about each project online. These conversations are going to shape our neighborhood and our city for years to come. I ran to represent the voices of our neighborhoods and, with your help and involvement, we can recapture the “soul” of our city, which is found in the hardworking people of East Denver.

Working with you

To that end, I look forward to working with each and every one of you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to schedule a meeting with me or just stop in to say hello. Our office will remain in the City & County Building downtown, but we will also be available in the District on Thursdays and Fridays. Feel free to reach out to us if you prefer to schedule a meeting at [email protected], and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter at www.denvergov.org/councildistrict5. You can also follow our office on Facebook and Twitter at @DenverCouncil5.

Thank you again for making East Denver a wonderful place to live and have a wonderful fall!

City Council CornerBy Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer

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In May, Mayfair resident Liz Isely took these photos of an owl and its owlet along Sixth Avenue Parkway.

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Mayfair singer-songwriter Barry Osborne to perform at Swallow Hill on Oct. 3

Mayfair resident Barry Osborne, a banjo playing singer-songwriter, takes the stage at Swallow Hill Music’s Quinlan Café on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. with artists Olivia Shaw, Yoni Fine and Niki Tredinnick. The show is the premiere of Osborne’s song cycle, What a Fool Might Suggest.

“Many of the songs we’ll be performing were written in Mayfair (maybe you’ve heard me playing as you’ve

walked by my house); and the band I’m assembling is practicing for the show in our ‘hood,” says Osborne.

Olivia Shaw, well known in Denver for playing in bands like Avenhart, joins him on fiddle. Guitarist Yoni Fine has played music with Osborne off and on over the last few years, and Niki Tredinnick, who plays in Denver band The Dollhouse Thieves, is joining in on vocals.

“Olivia, Yoni and Niki are all inventive musicians who’ve shown a great feel for these songs. Plus, they’re just a lot of fun to play with,” says Osborne. “I can’t believe I get to play with them and witness the incredible energy they bring to these songs firsthand.”

He explains that What a Fool Might Suggest is storytelling through folk music. “It’s the tale of two Depression-era strangers who come together and briefly take on the world as they try to figure out their lives. There’s some magical realism and some hard truths.”

His inspiration pulls from several genres. “A wide variety of music and musicians inspired me as I wrote the song

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Barry Osborne takes his musical inspiration from several genres, including punk, bluegrass and folk music.

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cycle, though I listen to a lot of punk and post punk and bluegrass and old time folk. There are too many artists to mention, but Woody Guthrie, R.E.M., Neko Case, and John Hartford immediately come to mind, especially how those artists are able to tell stories through music and song.”

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Hear a practice version of one of the songs at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbNEjiZDcWM&feature=youtu.be

Last year Osborne released his debut EP, Back of the Title Page. In its review, Marquee Magazine wrote, “With the same whimsical irreverence of John Hartford, Denver’s Barry Osborne takes the old-time claw hammer sound and blends it with his infl uences of early 1980s college rock.”

Osborne played Denver’s Underground Music Showcase in 2018 and will do so again in 2019. This spring, he was nominated for a Westword Music Award in the Folk/Bluegrass category.

Osborne and his wife have lived in Denver since 2005 and in Mayfair since 2010. “I really enjoy living in Mayfair. I love that there are so many families and that we can send our kids to neighborhood schools,” he says. “I love that we are so close to Colfax and downtown for when we want our city fi x. I also love that we can walk through the neighborhood to Mayfair Park for when we want a more relaxed feel. It’s the right place for us.”

Learn more about Osborne and his music at www.barryosbornemusic.com/.

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Animal prints and bold colors: How to breathe new life into your classic wardrobe

By Kirsten Davis, owner, Dash & Dare Boutique

Many times when people think of classic, they think vintage, antique, old….boring. But in this day and age, classic is anything but that!

As it relates to fashion, classic style is timeless: the styles and cuts of clothing that work season after season. Clean, simple cuts, neutral colors and beautiful fabrics.

Classic style with a twist is my specialty. So, today we’re

going to talk about how to stay current, with classic style as the foundation: How to take the season’s hot new colors and patterns and blend them in with classic style.

If you’ve been on Pinterest for more than 5 minutes, you’ve surely seen a post (or 10) about “capsule wardrobes.” The 10 pieces you can turn into 30 outfi ts, etc. I am not a

minimal person in any aspect of my life, so it baffl es and amazes me that anyone can limit themselves to those 10 pieces...and a huge kudos to anyone who actually does this.

Here’s the thing to take from the capsule wardrobe – these are classic pieces that stand the test of time. They’re easy to mix and match, creating diff erent outfi ts over and over again.

I fi nd it easiest to take these classic pieces and build from there. Add in the season’s on-trend colors or patterns with blouses, belts, scarves, shoes and accessories, layering the new with the old and mixing textures, colors and styles.

This is how you can wear your classic pieces and create unique outfi ts that look current and stylish.

So where does the twist come in? This is where you can get creative!

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Slip on a fun pair of fl ats in one of the vibrant colors of the season like mustard, rust or plum.

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Scarves come in every size, color and pattern and are an easy way to freshen up your outfi t. This season will be fi lled with beautiful jewel tones, animal prints (always) and, my favorite, the classic equestrian prints (a la Ralph Lauren and Hermes).

HANDBAG/TOTE

An easy way to update any outfi t is with your handbag or tote. So many styles are available in a classic or colorful animal print (think burgundy, mustard, navy or green).

Do you see the formula here? Obviously not rocket science, but still a challenge for many of us that get stuck in our “outfi t comfort zone.”

We all know the power of a good outfi t. Feeling good in your clothes will change your posture, your attitude,

your confi dence and the way others perceive and treat you.

Too many times I have heard a client say, “I love snake print.” (Or insert any of the season’s current colors or prints here.) “But it’s just not me.” If that’s the case, start small. Choose a belt or maybe a scarf tied onto your tote bag. That pair of gorgeous plum-colored fl ats you’ve been eyeing? Don’t be afraid to try them on!

Getting good at anything takes practice. Figuring out what works for you takes practice. It means you have to try on the shoes or the shirt, tie that scarf around your neck, pick up that

gorgeous purse and walk around with it for a few minutes. Remember, not every style works for everybody (which is a topic for another day). Don’t be afraid to ask for the opinion or guidance of a friend whose style you admire. Once you understand what styles, cuts and colors work for you, your very own classic style with a twist will shine through.

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Save your dog’s life by using a leash

By Julian Wolff, Community Outreach Coordinator, Denver Animal Shelter

Denver’s leash laws are intended to protect the health and safety of all people and pets that enjoy our city’s parks and open areas. However, even “good” dogs and owners need to obey leash laws. While pups are free to run and roam in designated dog parks, here are the top fi ve reasons why you should keep your dogs on leash in public spaces:

• It’s the law: Even gentle, well-behaved, and well-trained dogs are required to remain on a leash and under the control of their owners in public spaces. Pet owners who violate this ordinance are subject to a fi ne.

• Protect your dog: Even if a dog has perfect recall, an owner cannot control the world around them. An unleashed dog could be attacked by another animal (including wildlife that might spread disease) or struck by a motor vehicle. The leash is there to protect your dog from the world as much as it’s there to protect the world from your dog.

• Parks are full of temptations: Owners just can’t predict what their unleashed dogs may encounter in a

park or public space: bicyclists, barbeques, an unspayed female dog, a rambunctious child, SQUIRREL! There are lots of doggie distractions in our neighborhoods that could cause unpredictable reactions in dogs.

• Liability: Bad things are simply more likely to happen when dogs run loose, and owners are liable for their dog’s actions. A leash provides emergency control over your pet. A court may determine that letting a dog off leash is reckless. So, if something goes wrong, an owner could fi nd themselves in legal hot water over a bite or property damage.

• Setting a good example: Many people think it is okay to let their dogs off leash because they see other people doing it. However, dogs running loose aren’t good for anyone. Set a good example as a responsible pet owner and keep your furry family members leashed.

But what if your good boys and girls need to run and play? Luckily, Denver off ers many dog parks throughout the city. Before visiting a designated dog park, please keep the following in mind:

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• Dog parks are open from sunrise to sundown, seven days a week.

• Dogs must be spayed or neutered, or have a current Denver Intact Permit (Denver residents).

• Dogs must have current rabies and Denver dog licenses.

• Dog owners must dispose of their dog’s feces properly and immediately.

When at the dog park, supervise your dog at all times. Make sure that you are able to call them away from anything, if needed. Always keep a leash handy so that if your unleashed dog is making other people or dogs uncomfortable (or your pet is stressed by others), you can readily remove them from the situation. Thanks for helping make Denver a place where all people and animals can thrive!

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By Andi Rugg, MNI Board Member

Because as a 42-year-old mother of two active boys, I am in the best shape of my life and, I feel strong. Even though research, science and the media tell us all the reasons that we should exercise regularly, it has never been enough for me to be consistent about going to the gym. I’ve searched for the right mix of classes, trainers and programs to make exercise a habit and nothing worked. However, since I found Koko FitClub three years ago, it has not only become a habit, I enjoy it, look forward to going to the gym, and I’m 58% stronger!

So what is Koko FitClub and how is it diff erent from the other gyms in our neighborhood? Imagine fi nding an eff ective and motivating personal trainer, with workouts designed for you personally. Now, imagine that and include a warm and welcoming community every time you walk through the door. This is Koko. Koko essentially puts a personal trainer on a USB drive and creates workouts catered to you, to help you progress and build strength.

While I have never fancied myself an athlete, my husband is one. He qualifi ed for and ran the Boston Marathon. He has done a number of triathlons and has always kept fi t.

Koko has also been eff ective for him and has increased his strength by 33%.

In addition to the eff ective strength training, the cardio machines are set up for effi cient high impact interval training workouts. For me, the effi ciency is the important part! I’ve never been one to enjoy running or going for a long jog. Getting on the elliptical or treadmill for 15 minutes and getting a high impact workout is perfect. And like the strength training, I can feel it make a diff erence in my body and ability to chase around two very active sons!

Gamifi cation and data bring this all together for the full experience. Any data buff s like me out there will love the data at your fi ngertips to help you track your progress: lean muscle level, BMI, strength gain, and more. There are also milestones and motivators along the way. It’s a positive and motivating experience!

Finally, Jennifer Mercado, the owner, has built a wonderful community. Not only is the gym itself a warm and welcoming place to be, the members enjoy one another, do things together and support one another. I Koko because it is both a great neighborhood business and it is an investment in me and my health.

Why I Koko… at Koko FitClub on 14th and Krameria

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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

Ave. Pkwy. on the south. The Mirror is distributed free of charge to over 3,500 residences and businesses within Mayfair, and is made possible through the support of MNI members and local advertisers. For information about advertising in our next newsletter, please call

303-393-1363. MNI reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. We invite you to send any questions or comments about MNI, The Mirror, or the Mayfair neigh-borhood in general to: Mayfair Neighbors, Inc., PO Box 200306, Denver, CO 80220.

Mayfair Neighbors, Inc.P.O. Box 200306Denver, CO 80220

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Remodeling? Let’s relook at your insurance.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, ILState Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL

State Farm Lloyds, Richardson, TX

If you’ve done any home renovations, it’s time to review your coverage and make sure you’ve got the protection you need.LET’S TALK TODAY.

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Moskowitz Ins and Fin Svcs IncAdam Moskowitz, Agent

930 Jersey St.Denver, CO 80220Bus: 303-985-1529