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Black Lives Matter PRSRT STD *****ECRWSSEDDM***** U.S. Postage Paid Residential Customer Denver, CO Permit No. 5377 80238, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair, NW Aurora, East Colfax DENVER, COLORADO JULY 2020 NORTHEAST DENVER BLACK LIVES MATTER The Front Porch photo by Christie Gosch 80238 community showed up to support Leah Peters after she posted on Facebook that she and her family would march on June 6 to show their outrage at police brutality, systemic oppression, and White supremacy. ur country, our society are just in a different place,” says Councilman Chris policies. These changes all happened less than a month after George Floyd was Herndon. “It just feels different,” says Amanda Allshouse, president of the murdered. [Until the community selects a new name through a series of email registered neighborhood organization, comparing current with past discussions votes in July, the Front Porch is referring to the community as 80238.] Stories by “Oabout changing the name of the community. Delegates to the Master Community Martina Will, PhD and Carol Roberts are on pages 5, 8 and 9. Association who were reluctant to use their authority to change the name last year now say they will vote for their board to recommend a name change. The Colorado legislature was the first in the nation to pass a comprehensive police reform bill. And even before that bill was passed, the Denver Chief of Police publicly and pointedly committed to many of its Talking to Children Covid-19 Denver Update hough Denver was on target for hospitalizations, testing and positivity rates about Racism as of June 24, officials stated strongly that masks need to be worn “for the T foreseeable future.” To be sure we don’t lose the progress we’ve made and can continue gradual openings, “Keep wearing masks where required and even where not required,” said Mayor Hancock in a press conference on Covid-19 status in Denver. Free testing continues at the Pepsi Center. Denver has been meeting its target of 150 tests per 100,000 people (1,100 tests a day.) The positivity rate on June 24 was 3% and will need to stay at 5% or lower to continue the gradual openings. Information on Denver openings, recent Covid-19 research, and Covid-19’s impact on medicine is on page 15. Covid-19 Hospitalizations in Denver by date Story on Front Porch photo by Christie Gosch page 14 by Martina On June 22, Denver had 2 non-ICU Will PhD hospital admissions. Front Porch – NE Denver 1 July 2020 STATEMENT ON COMMUNITY NAME MCA does not own the pools we are only The Master Community Association the operator. Entry fees have always paid (MCA) is announcing that it is taking for a portion of pool operations. steps to remove the name “Stapleton” as it A few reminders before you dive in: relates to the community and its opera- • All patrons within our facilities tions. MUST wear a mask while outside of The current conversation regarding the water. In addition, patrons shall racism and social injustice has increased maintain a minimum distance of 6 ft. awareness and education within our between themselves and other guests community. As a community that aims outside their immediate family. to foster inclusivity, diversity and respect, • Locker room access will not be per- maintaining the current name only serves mitted. All patrons must arrive and to divide us. depart from our facilities in their The 11 elected MCA community swimming attire. delegates met on Wednesday, June 17 to • All food and beverages, and use of This photo of wildflowers (that bear a resemblance to drawings of the coronavirus) was begin the process of removing the name portable coolers, is prohibited. Porta- taken along the path around Lake Mary at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Stapleton from the community. While the ble camping chairs are allowed as long Refuge at the moment the sun popped through, creating silver linings in the clouds. renaming process must also include the as they are easy to carry in and out. City and County of Denver and the com- • We ask patrons to exit our facilities munity’s developer, Brookfield Properties, without delay after their reservation the MCA’s community delegates will vote is finished. Our staff will implement Contents to recommend to the MCA board the thorough disinfecting procedures be- following action items: tween each reservation window, and 5 Stapleton. New Name? 12 SUN Spot: • Remove the Stapleton name from all we appreciate that patrons offer them — SUN statement affirming branding, marketing and commu- adequate space and time to do so. 6 Stapleton Name Change Black Lives Matter nity outreach materials, including • Be respectful of our seasonal staff — SUN seeking community signage and websites. and other visitors around you. 8 CO Among First in Nation cohesion around an alternative • Move to commit to update MCA Remember, treat others the way you to Enact Legislation: Law community name governing documents to remove the want to be treated. Enforcement Integrity Act — SUN Bylaw Vote, 2018 and singular reference to Stapleton as the Resident Membership Cards current procedures community name We have suspended the Resident Q&A with Chief Pazen 9 Membership Card program for the 2020 12 Indie Prof: • Support SUN’s efforts to identify a NE News Updates new community name as quickly as swim season. New residents may still 10 Shirley — possible, while permitting engage- register for a household account via our 1) Sprouts to Open July 22 John Lewis: Good Trouble — ment with the entire community website; however, no new membership 2) Stanley Opens with Two New — Irresistible Businesses • To send a resolution to the City and cards will be issued this season. There will County of Denver and Brookfield be no penalty for expired memberships in 3) Control Tower Owner Expects Walking Through History 13 Properties requesting that they re- 2021 and residents will be able to renew Building To Remain an “Eat & With Papa Ray Play” Destination place the name Stapleton with a new without visiting the office. Any member- 4) DPS To Remove Cops from 14 Talking to Children About community name as the neighbor- ships that were renewed prior to June 12, Schools Race & Racism hood identifier 2020 will be automatically extended for 5) City Council Considers It is our hope that a change in the offi- the 2021 season. Reducing Mayor’s Authority to Covid-19 Denver Update and cial name of the community, we will send Appoint Key Positions 15 FACILITY AND PARK RENTALS Covid-19 Articles of Interest a strong message that we are an inclusive State Updates neighborhood that does not support The Cube and Community Room: Closed to 15 Covid’s Long-Term Impact on racism, hatred or bigotry. Rather, we are a reservations through August 2020. 11 Shortened Legislative Session Medicine thriving community that values diversity, Outdoor Sport Fields and MCA Parks: Still Produces Landmark Bills inclusion, equity and respect, and we en- Inquire about reservation availability by courage others in our community to join emailing [email protected]. Like us at Front Porch us as we stand up against systemic racism. Newspaper for updates FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday, 9am-1pm, on local news and events. AQUATICS Pools open July 1st! Founders’ Green Reservations must be made in advance Come check out the new and improved for each available facility. Please visit our Farmers Market. The new market features Corrections website to make your reservation today! Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked Space is limited. Please limit your reserva- goods, specialty meats, gourmet items, —The photo of Razz Cortés-Maceda on p. 11 of the June 1 paper was actually of and so much more! We hope this market her daughter, Gaby Corica. tion requests to no more than one visit per 24-hour period. *One visit to any facility will enhance the neighborhood and the —The bipartisan bill for a national public health corps that Rep. DeGette co- will count as your daily total; accumulat- surrounding communities with an experi- sponsored, noted on p. 13 of June issue, is HR6808. ing multiple reservations across various ence where fresh and wholesome products facilities will not be permitted. are easily found. For a complete list of Pick up a Front Porch at Safeway or other locations The pools in our community are all vendors, please visit our website. Even while rec centers, libraries and businesses are closed, the Front Porch will public pools. They were financed with tax Carry on bravely, continue to be delivered to the racks in the Lowry and Mayfair Safeways and to exempt bonds which is how the Park Creek Lawrence Uhling, Administrative Assistant sidewalk racks listed at https://frontporchne.com/more/rack-locations/ Metro District funds all infrastructure. The www.stapletoncommunity.com Comment on and Share Stories at FrontPorchNE.com Send Letters to the Editor to [email protected] Front Porch – NE Denver distributes more than PUBLISHERS: 25,000 free papers during the first week of each Carol Roberts – Editor month. Papers are delivered by mail and/or racks Steve Larson – Photography in Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair, WRITER: Martina Will, PhD E. Colfax and NW Aurora. The Front Porch is printed with soy-based ink and AD SALES: Karissa McGlynn www.FrontPorchNE.com 303-993-9963, [email protected] the paper contains 30% post-consumer waste. We [email protected] contribute monthly to replant trees equivalent to the Letters to the Editor: [email protected] 303-526-1969 amount of paper used in each issue. July 2020 2 Front Porch
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