Stapleton Photographers Meet Demand of Self-Important Families

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Every stay at home mom in Stapleton has an amazing and creative friend who does photography on the side. Stephanie Sanders recommends her friend Laura Anderson. “She has such a unique eye. The way she puts kids in flower pots with a denim background is eclectic and fun.” Another Stapleton resident, Michele Burton says her friend is also the one to call when in need of family photos citing, “The way she uses black and white with only a hint of color on my daughter’s bow on top of her head is just genius.” [Read more…] about Stapleton Photographers Meet Demand of Self-Important Families

SUN, MCA to Release Stapleton Homeland Security Chart

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In an effort to continually keep residents in the loop on how scared they should be, SUN, in partnership with the MCA, has released its own security chart.  The chart, very similar to the old Homeland Security chart, uses colors to show levels of danger in the community.  The current threat level will always be on display at the Stapleton pools, Central Park, and the Discovery Center.  “This was something we have been talking about for a long time,” said SUN President Eric Lighthall.  “Residents were concerned that they were not scared enough about certain circumstances.  Now we can let them know how frightened to be.”  Residents are already pleased with the new system. “Sometimes I will read something on Stapleton mom’s, but not know what I should be doing,” said Jolene Hoffert.  “This at least gives me a starting point.” Although the definitions are different, the colors and danger levels are the same. “For example, during a green threat level, residents are asked to do their every day normal tasks,” said Lighthall. “But if we get into the orange and red levels, we request that citizens lock all doors and windows, go to their basements, and call 911 and every council person, mayor, or congressmen whose campaign they contributed to.  Money and votes mean a lot to the local government, so usually police can be out here in full force in about two minutes.”  This is just another step in Stapleton’s continued efforts to completely shelter itself from the outside world.]]>

80238 is Center of ‘Maddie’ Country

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According to recent calculations by namemyuniquebaby.com, Stapleton (80238) is the heart of the densest geographic concentration of girls named Maddie in North America. With an average of 3.4 Maddies per block, Stapleton leads the global trend begun in 2000. To be accurate, ‘Maddie’ is typically derived from names like Madeline, Madison, or Madolyn, but most parents quickly abandon those more evocative labels in the interest of conformity. As comely and pleasant as the name is, its pervasiveness continues to disrupt classrooms and outdoor events where multiple girls respond simultaneously to calls of “Maddie!”]]>

Local Coffee Shop Finds Success in Stapleton

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Over the years, a handful of coffee shops have started in Stapleton, but were never able to stay afloat.  Except one.  The small coffee shop near the corner of Quebec and 29th, Starbucks, has been able to withstand the ups and downs of the local economy. “We have been pretty lucky,” said owner Tony Weiland.  “We have a great location, and the loyalty of the Stapleton community has been tremendous.”  [Read more…] about Local Coffee Shop Finds Success in Stapleton