There’s an Ink stink in Cherry Creek.
Ink Coffee, the shop that has been closed since Dec. 23 because of a water-main break, had crashed from a caffeine high when the flood caused all the power in the building at 2415 E. Second Ave. to be knocked out.
“We are still unsure exactly when we will have power back and when we will reopen,” said Ink owner Keith “Herbie” Herbert. “When we do, we are planning a big grand-reopening party with free coffee and treats to all our wonderful friends, customers and neighbors who have stood by us and visited our other seven Ink Coffee cafes.”
While Ink waits to reopen, its Denver advertising agency, Cultivator Advertising & Design, created a banner that hangs above the front door.
The sign says, “Closed due to a huge water main break. Thanks water main, you hosed everyone who loved Ink! Coffee. Anyone have a mop?”
Herbert may be miffed about the ordeal, but he’s choosing to stay on the bright side.
“I started the business 16 years ago,” he said. “There’s ups and downs, and you have to do what you have to do.”
Hail to the chief. ap founder and Denver Post publisher William Dean Singleton has been inducted into the Texas Newspaper Foundation Hall of Fame.
Singleton, chairman of the board of The Associated Press until his term ends April 3, bought his first newspaper at age 21 and has continued to build ap through the purchase of newspapers and by centralizing various operations.
Climb time. Employees at several Denver businesses will tie on their track shoes to climb the 56 floors and 1,098 steps of the Republic Plaza building to raise money for programs and services of the American Lung Association.
The goal is to raise a half-million dollars during the Feb. 26 event, which anticipates attracting roughly 2,400 participants.
“In past years, we have had a 93-year-old woman, firefighters, lung-disease patients and even a participant that climbs in his ski boots,” said Liz Toohey, director of development for the American Lung Association in Colorado.
Participating companies include Kroenke Sports Enterprises, Encana Oil & Gas, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lockheed Martin and Life Care Centers of America.
Information: /co/denver-climb-fy12.
Sold. San Diego-based Pathfinder Partners has acquired the historic Grant Street Mansion at 1115 Grant St., as well as 11 remaining unsold townhomes within the 24-unit Blake 27 project at 2708 Blake St.
The Grant Street property, a 23,000-square-foot office building, was acquired through a foreclosure sale for $1.4 million.
The Blake 27 property is a loft-style urban multifamily project completed in 2006. The units will sell from $319,000.
EavesdroppingA man at Indianapolis International Airport during a layover:
“A case of beer in Canada is $45, and ironically the taxes from that go to free health care.”
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