Issue 131

The newest Stapleton Facebook Page gives residents a chance to review their experiences at other people’s homes within Stapleton. “There are so many Stapleton-focused Facebook pages,” said page administrator Adam Briggs. “You can promote your business, buy and sell things, and keep track the latest Stapleton crime. Stapleton is such a social place, with lots of backyard BBQ’s, birthday parties, theme parties, and happy hours. People also have lots of guests come in from out of town. I wanted to give people a way to rate their experiences at Stapleton homes.” Briggs says the site is very similar to well-known TripAdvisor which provides user-generated reviews of travel-related content. “We are very similar, but in this case, you are simply rating experiences at friend’s and neighbor’s homes.” Briggs says one of the biggest benefits of the site is that it provides more information and context as to whether a party in the community is worth going to. “We have friends who host a wine party every year,” said Briggs. “It’s an absolute blast, with the only issue being there is a slight chance of being tackled randomly (also known as a ‘party wolf). But, I would highly recommend it to anyone who is lucky enough to get invited. But, I have also been to parties and happy hours where the apps weren’t very good and they had a poor beer selection. I think it’s important to get this information out there so that others don’t make the same mistake.” HoodAdvisor allows users to post a review of a home or party they have been to and give their review by giving a statement and then a ranking on a scale of one to five. “It’s a really simple system,” said Briggs. “We haven’t figured out a system to aggregate the ratings yet, but that is coming. People can always do a search within the site to find past reviews of parties and homes they are considering going to.” Briggs says he’s not concerned about the integrity of the site because Stapleton people are, “almost unnecessarily honest about things in social media. Stapleton residents are willing to point out the smallest of details, no matter how inconsequential.” Next time you have friends over, make sure you go all out to get that five-star HoodAdvisor rating. Or it might be the last time guests come over. ]]>

Amid reports of a large Stapleton expansion, and right on the heels of the Brexit, residents of the Northern Stapleton neighborhoods including Conservatory Green, Wicker Park, and Willow Park East have decided to exit the Stapleton community and build their own neighborhood and identity. The movement started through several area community Facebook pages, when residents saw the plans for Stapleton expansion. “I think we are really going to lose our identity,” said Conservatory Green resident Tim Gibbs. “I lived in North Central Park before moving here, and to be honest, the North Side has a whole different vibe to it than Old Stapleton anyway. Whether or not the expansion plans were revealed, I think the North Side would have eventually seceded from South Stapleton.” Maria Anderson also believes it was time for a split. “Apparently, crime is getting a little crazy up there. And at this point, they are kind of older and established. Not just the houses, the people, too. People just seem younger and happier on the North Side, so I don’t think we need their negativity.” [Read more…] about Nexit; North Stapleton Plans Withdraw from Rest of Stapleton

In a recent report revealed by the Front Porch, Stapleton residents were ecstatic to find out they are still the richest and whitest community in Northeast Denver. “It was like finding out you get to host the Olympics,” said resident Kate Hanlon. “I know, we kind of expected it, but at the same time, it’s always great to hear. Like when people tell me I’m pretty.” The report highlighted a handful of key findings, comparing Stapleton to Lowry, Denver, and the state of Colorado. The demographics mostly emphasized in the study included home values, household income, and ethnicity. [Read more…] about Demographic Report: Yay! We’re Rich AND White!

A recent report uncovered that hundreds of items from one garage and possibly thousands of items from garages all over Stapleton continue to remain in the exact same place their owners left them prior to locking their garages. “I really can’t believe it,” said resident Ron Fitzpatrick. “With all the reports of crime, you would believe that everything is constantly getting stolen from everybody. But, at least in our situation, we have had nothing taken. Truly remarkable.” The incredible statistic makes others believe Fitzpatirick may not be alone. “It’s certainly possible that there are other residents out there who are locking up their stuff and not losing it as well,” said resident Mark Moellering. “We don’t typically lock our garage and sometimes leave it open. Unfortunately, we have had some items taken. This new report makes me think maybe we should consider locking our stuff up at night.” [Read more…] about Crime Report: Items Continue to Not Be Stolen from Family’s Locked Garage

Justin Sifers is like many Stapleton residents, working an office job with limited travel. He works hard to support his family and to make sure he provides his kids with the best opportunity they can afford. Sifers also has his own interests including golf, reading and spending times with friends. One of his biggest passions, however, is yard work. “I really like to have a nice, clean, green lawn,” said Sifers. “I actually like the process of getting rid of the weeds, seeding, watering, fertilizing, the whole thing. I don’t even care that much about the plants in the yard, but the grass needs to be green. So, to do it right, it takes time to make things look the way I am comfortable with.” That time it takes can come at a price. “We have two kids, and I certainly love spending time with them,” said Sifers. “But, because I have a full-time, stressful job, I don’t have a lot of free time. And the kids of course have their own schedules, so finding time that matches up is hard to do.” In the last year, Justin had been spending a lot of his free time with his kids, which eventually caused his lawn to not be up to his standards. “Weeds started to grow more than what I accept,” said Sifers. “The grass wasn’t mowed as perfectly as I would like, and just wasn’t as green. That time I was spending with my kids was essentially killing my lawn, which is unacceptable.” This spring, Sifers realized he would have to choose between having a nice lawn or spending time with his children. “Your lawn says something about who you are,” said Sifers. “The kids, they seem to be growing fine with just a little of my guidance. Grass doesn’t grow in the same way. It needs constant love, constant attention. So, I decided when given the option between spending time with my kids or working on my lawn, I would have to work on my lawn.” Sifers says he still plans to be a part of his children’s lives, but not if it affects the quality of his lawn. “I love my kids, but a man’s not a man unless he has a nice yard.” ]]>

A Stapleton woman was recently released after being held hostage by her HOA for almost a month. She was finally released after agreeing to give in to the demands of the HOA and pay them $6,500. The Stapletonion was the first to speak to the woman after her terrifying ordeal ended just over three weeks ago. “I just wanted to sell my house,” said a visibly shaken Tessa Fitzpatrick. “We had a potential buyer who asked to have the radon levels tested, and that’s when things started to go bad.” [Read more…] about Stapleton Woman Held Hostage By Evil HOA