Residents who are members are at the Central Park Recreation Center were frustrated when they realized that the Center would be closed for a full week last week. “I pay a monthly membership fee so that I can exercise there and stay hot,” said resident Brenda Miller. “Plus, we take the kids there to swim. I think a week seems like a long time to close down the whole place.” Many other members agree with Miller. “I doubt they are going to take a week off of my costs, are they?” asks member Joe Tracy. “It is ridiculous. What were they doing where the entire place needed to be shut down for a week?” When members found out what they actually were doing they became more frustrated. [Read more…] about Central Park Rec Center Plans to Close for Full Quarter in 2015

The second annual StapletOM Yoga Festival is rapidly approaching, and attendees, potential attendees, and residents are curious as to what they should expect. “The StapletOM event will be fun for those new to Yoga, experienced Yogis as well as those who just want to come have some drinks and listen to great music,” said event Co-Organizer Jeannene Levinson. The event, which will be held on the Green on Friday and Saturday September 18th and 19th, will feature an array of teachers from different styles of yoga, as well as live music, food trucks, and of course alcohol. “It should be a great time,” said Levinson. “We want people to not worry about expectations of a Yoga festival, and simply come and have a great time.” [Read more…] about StapletOM Yoga Festival: An Attendees' Guide

The Stanley Marketplace is moving along nicely and is one of the bright spots for Stapleton-area development in 2014. “This is such an exciting project,” said resident Robin Hodges. “From what I have heard, there is going to be many great options regarding stores, food, recreation, etc. Just going to be really neat.” When the development team first thought of the idea, they thought big. “We thought we could get some restaurants, a small market, and even a beer garden into the area,” said lead consultant Sean Asbee. “But, when we toured the facility, we realized we had to think bigger.” [Read more…] about Stanley Marketplace: Size Matters

Stapleton residents have never been afraid to get political and let their voices be heard. During a Presidential election year, every other house will have a political sign. But, in non-election years, yard signs decrease dramatically. However, recent happenings in the last three months have created a perfect storm, and signs now adorn 80% of Stapleton homes. [Read more…] about Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs—Stapleton Boasts Most Signs Since 2012

The Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) is looking for volunteer, professional bounty hunters to kill some of the many prairie dogs inhabiting its region. “It’s getting to the point where you can’t drive a car without running over one,” says BLNC Executive Director Mitchell Artz. “On top of that, they aren’t good for the environment. I mean, they were really only useful as something for the coyotes to eat, but with the coyotes mostly gone, they have lost their purpose.” [Read more…] about Call to Arms: Bluff Lake Seeks Bounty Hunters to Kill Prairie Dogs

If you have ever spent any time near the fountains on Founders’ Green, you have undoubtedly seen the small monument celebrating the greatness of the Stapleton community. Among other things, the plaque states that Stapleton is “one of the premier communities in the United States.” “It’s something we wanted to do to honor the great community we have,” said Forest City President Phil Dargossi. “We feel it is the least we can do.” [Read more…] about Founders’ Green Monument Constant Reminder of How Great We Are

Forest City has grown frustrated with the backlash regarding their announcement of King Soopers becoming the anchor to the Eastbridge Town Center. “Forest City has been working tirelessly to satisfy the residents of Stapleton,” said Stapleton President Phil Dargossi. “Their pushback and their tenacity to block progress has grown tiresome. At this point, the community needs to move forward. Essentially, they can have a King Soopers and a town center, or we can start to finally meet our quotas for socio-economic diversity and begin building some adobe units.” Dargossi went on to say that those would be the only options, and residents need to make their decision by the end of August. “We need to get moving,” said Dargossi. There is money to be made on that land, and we are going to make it one way or the other.” Residents are extremely disappointed by Dargossi’s comments, but not surprised. “This is typical from Forest City,” said resident Mark Shannon. “They push their will on us, and pretend they want our feedback, but have no interest. My guess is, they already have this decision made, and are just pretending they are even giving us this final choice.” Most residents are not accepting the ultimatum. “We will talk to the Mayor, the governor, senators, councilman, whatever it takes,” says Stapleton activist Lisa Jepsen. “There is a right way to do things, and a wrong way, and Forest City is way over the line on this.” Although plans have been released for the town center if it has a King Soopers, nothing has been drawn up if they go with the low-income adobe units. “First of all, the ultimatum is just bull,” said resident Steve Shelton. “Secondly, how are residents supposed to make a decision on this if we don’t even know how the units will look? Honestly, out of spite, without even seeing the plans, I would probably go with the low income adobe units.” Other residents agree. “I think they are bluffing,” says Matt Lewis. “So, yeah, Dargossi, build the adobe units.” Forest City says they have hired an independent research organization to conduct the study to determine what the community prefers for the Eastbridge town center. Residents, however, have vowed to block any efforts to begin either project. ]]>

If you have read the High Tech Elementary Handbook, you probably have a lot of free time on your hands. You also would have noticed how specific the handbook is when it comes to things such as playing on the playground and walking through the halls. “My child is enrolled there for this year,” said parent Skylar Gaies. “I read through the handbook last week, and I was kind of surprised. It seems like there is a lot of minutia on basic things, but not a lot of information on how they are actually going to educate my kid. I mean, I guess knowing how to use the swings is important, but it probably doesn’t need to be covered in the handbook, right?” [Read more…] about High Tech Elementary Has Low Tech Handbook