GPHC

A Message from Greg Rasheed
Executive Director, GPHC
 
            I would like to respond to the statement made by House District 7 candidate, Angela Williams, in the July 22 - August 16 issue of the GPHC News. On page 7, Ms. Williams was asked the question, what does the statement "leaders have to lead" mean to her. She replied, " I see a problem and I attempt to solve it. When the GPHC Food Bank was lacking food for several months, my son and I bought food to the facility until the crisis was averted."
            While I appreciate donations Ms. Williams made to the GPHC Food Bank, I would like to let the community know that the GPHC Food Bank has never been in a crisis situation in the more than 10 years I have been working for GPHC.  Thanks to the generous support of Park Hill residents, the GPHC Food Bank's shelves have always been well stocked.  Many of those who have donated food or have given financial support to the GPHC Food Bank do so not to seek publicity but out of the goodness of their heart.
            A monthly thank you notice is placed in the GPH News for those who have donated to the GPHC Food Bank.  Many residents decide that their thanks is knowing that those in need will benefit from their donation and prefer not be mentioned in the newspaper.
            Although there is no crisis in the GPHC Food Bank, donations are always greatly appreciated.  
 

2030 Kearney St.

2023 Kearney St.
 

By Roberta Locke

32nd Annual Park Hill Home Tour

Next month is our big Park Hill Home Tour issue with the renderings of the featured homes by Marc Applebaum and the wonderful descriptions by Kayte Fulton. This month, we’re offering a little teaser with a couple of pictures.

We have seven lovely homes this year that exemplify the diversity of architecture that graces our wide boulevards and lovely, tree-lined side streets. You’ll find many unique architectural details and appointments in the homes that will be incluided in the 32nd Annual Park Hill Home Tour on Sunday, September 19.

We have two Spanish mission style homes, pictured here, with California ranch influences in the 2000 block of Kearney St. Both owners believe they were built by the same builder and are stylistically very similar. One of the homeowners, a retired principal partner at BOA Construction, expanded his home with two additions: a great-kitchen-family room and a master suite, both of which open onto quaint courtyards and private outdoor seating areas. They opened into the attic which created soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights and take advantage of their southwestern exposure.

The other home still maintains the original footprint sans interior walls. The open living areas provide a perfect place to accommodate and display the creative and artistic collections of the owner. French doors open from the dining room onto a lovely patio and garden. A cozy private patio is almost hidden just off the kitchen. It’s an interesting contrast and a great example of how different and individualized our homes can become.

By Joan Wallach and Arthur Rosenblum

A tip provided by a GPH News reader led to 90 minutes in front of a window air conditioner on a sweltering afternoon at Park Hill Congregational Church. With us sat Pastor David Bahr and Rabbi Adam Morris. Cool (not to be confused with aloof or chilly) emanates from these two clergymen who share a building, deep friendship, a professional relationship and a social justice focus within their congregations.

Faith communities are a cornerstone of Park Hill. There are over 200 registered faith communities in our neighborhood. Housed together for over 30 years at 26th and Leyden are Temple Micah and Park Hill Congregational Church, UCC. The opportunities and challenges created by shared space have been part of the legacy of both congregations. Rabbi Morris came to Micah in 2003 and Pastor Bahr joined PHCC in 2007. 

Rabbi Adam Morris (left) and Pastor Dave Bahr.