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Eastbridge resident Keith Beatty has long been on the side of those who do not want another King Soopers in the Eastbridge Town Center. He has put signs in his yard, attended meetings, and joined Facebook groups opposing the potential move of King Soopers to the Eastbridge neighborhood. “I have been hoping for an alternative to a major chain grocer,” said Beatty. “I feel like there are several other local-type grocers or Whole Foods-types which would be supported in that location. But, for whatever reason, nothing has gained traction. It has been pretty frustrating.” [Read more…] about Eastbridge Resident Changes Mind on Soopers After Needing Stick of Butter at 8PM

Scott Morgan knew his time traveling invention would forever change the course of his life, and possibly the course of humanity. “This was something I had been working on for over twenty years,” said the 45 year old Morgan, a physics major from Stanford. “To finally see things come together, is just incredible to me. There were days I didn’t think it was going to happen, but here we are.” Where Morgan ended up was the Stapleton neighborhood in Denver, Colorado in 2015. “I wanted to see what things were like thirty years from my present day, 1985,” said Morgan. “I live in Denver, and I wanted to head out to the airport first thing to see the massive differences in airplane technology. But, apparently the airport has moved, and I stumbled on this garage sale. I decided to look around.” [Read more…] about Garage Sale: Fax Machine Sold to 1980’s Time Traveler for $2

It appears the frustrating, rainy and cold weather won’t be ending by Memorial Day weekend, the time when the Stapleton MCA officially opens the pools. “It has been a pretty tough spring for people who try to enjoy the outdoors in Colorado,” says MCA President Liza Kampstra. “It has snowed or rained almost every day in May, and that has made it tough for a lot of people with their sports teams, and really hurt people’s ability to golf or go to Rockies games.” [Read more…] about MCA Moves Opening Day Pool Party Indoors to Rec Center

According to a recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the Stapleton Swap Facebook group is as addictive as taking the street drug methamphetamine, or meth. “What we found in our study was that very similar parts of the brain were impacted by both,” said Dr. Greg Artz. “They essentially act as euphoriants, causing great highs, but when people come down it can be severe. This is what gives both their addictive traits. Once you come down, you again are looking for that high, so you keep coming back. In these cases, either to crystal meth or Stapleton Swap.” Artz says the physical and psychological side effects of Swap and meth are very similar. “On the physical front, both can cause loss of appetite, increased sweating, blurred vision, and a pale appearance,” said Artz. “Luckily, for Swap users, teeth go completed unaffected, unlike meth which can have devastating effects on teeth.” Artz continues to mention the psychological effects of both. “Increased concentration, insomnia, wakefulness, anxiety, and repetitive and obsessive behaviors are all behaviors observed in both Swap and Meth users.” Artz says meth should never be done recreationally, but Swap can be a positive experience if you are being monitored by a support group. “You need to have family and friends around, and maybe even a doctor, to let you know when your “swapping” is becoming a problem,” said Artz. “If you are alone and asking yourself if your “swapping” is a problem, you’re already too late.” The culture of Swap is also very similar to the drug culture. There are all sorts of different kinds of users. There are those who are mostly buyers, and those who are mostly sellers (pushers). There are also swap wars, the same as there are drug wars. Some swappers even believe they have rights to certain territories, or neighborhoods within Stapleton. “It’s pretty messed up,” says former swapper Kristi Clark. “I was lucky enough to get out of it when I did. I know for some of my old friends, they are way into the culture now, and I don’t know if I will ever get them back. It’s just so sad.” Artz says that the best way to not become an addict is to “not get involved in the first place. Once you are hooked, they have you. Whether it’s meth or Swap. You just need to say no.” ]]>

For years now, the West Crescent Flats water fountain “art” piece in the 29th St. Town Center has served as a play area for kids on hot summer days. Kids run around the moat of water and climb the water mountain. The problem with this is that the structure isn’t meant for climbing. “We never thought having an unprotected, easy to access fountain in the middle of a crowded area would end up being a place for people to walk on,” said Forest City Spokesperson Janelle Ayers. “I don’t think anyone would have thought that, right? So, we put a sign up, which we had hoped would discourage kids from playing in the fountain area.” [Read more…] about Forest City Doesn’t Fully Appreciate “Attractive Nuisance” Doctrine

May 4, 2015: Once again, the Stapleton King Soopers is out of everything. Sure, there are some random items remaining, but the stuff people actually come for and need, are completely gone. “How is it that on a Monday, shelves are empty and they are fighting to restock things,” says Stapleton resident and disgruntled Soopers shopper Heidi Lima. “Not that we all need another reason to hate King Soopers or not want another one in our neighborhood, but who is running the real time inventory management system? That guy needs to be fired.” [Read more…] about Update: Stapleton Soopers out of Everything

Last week, William (Bill) Roberts Elementary became the first Denver Public School to decide to stop teaching kids cursive. Principal Atkins, along with input from teachers and other administrators, decided they would remove cursive from the curriculum. Atkins said that many factors came into play when it came to the decision. “As we move to a more electronic world, cursive simply isn’t as applicable,” said Atkins. “Kids need to be learning to use the tools they will need to be successful, such as iPads, laptops, Microsoft Office programs, etc. We need to take time to work on that stuff instead of a dead writing style. But, in the end, the biggest reason we decided to stop teaching it is because it’s just stupid.” [Read more…] about Roberts to Become First Stapleton School to Ditch Cursive

Stapleton property values continue to rise, as do the property values all across Denver. The continued rise of these property values has triggered America’s wealthy to begin buying up Stapleton homes, according to analyst Tom Baltus. “The United States’ most wealthy people are very acute at understanding the importance of real estate,” says Baltus. “When they see property values go up, especially in the United States, they pay attention. And in many cases, they jump on the train, worrying they will be left behind.” [Read more…] about America’s Wealthy Elite Buying Stapleton “Summer Homes”