After a challenging opening weekend for the Stapleton pools, the MCA put together an emergency panel Tuesday to decide a better system for getting people in and out of the pools. With the recent boom in Stapleton home sales, and no new pools currently being built, Stapleton pools were fraught with long lines, challenges with administration, and at many times, a one in one out policy. “We are well aware of the many difficulties experienced by residents over the Holiday weekend,” said MCA President Liza Kampstra. “We dedicated a panel of MCA leaders and Stapleton residents to come up with the best possible solution to the crisis.” [Read more…] about MCA Chooses Lottery System Over Choice System for Local Pools

Economic experts are predicting a huge summer for Wine Cellars The Bottle Shop at Stapleton for this summer. Wine Cellars has begun delivering alcohol to local pools this summer as well as ice, and is the only liquor store that has taken up the venture. “We noticed that people like drinking at pools, but don’t necessarily like to worry about packing booze along with the tens of other things they need to bring,” said co-owner Rich Motarjeme. “We wanted to help customers fill that gap.” [Read more…] about Analysts Expect Wine Cellars to Earn $1 Billion in Pool Alcohol Sales

Recent developments for the possibility of a community arts center being located and designed around the Stapleton Control Tower have not been positive. “We have learned that some of the changes that would need to be made to the tower to accommodate the type of center we want, will not be possible,” said MCA President Liza Kampstra. “We put a lot of time into this plan, and believed Forest City understood what we were looking for. But, in the end, they do not want to sell the tower, nor do they want any structural improvements or changes.” [Read more…] about Forest City Looking for ‘As Is’ Lessees for Stapleton Control Tower

Stapleton Cold Stone Creamery Manager Mark Fitzpatrick could barely believe it after a sixth customer was served in just under 90 minutes. “We never thought the record was something even close to attainable,” said Fitzpatrick. “We wanted to work hard, satisfy customers, and if we got the record, great, but it was never talked about.” Even more special for Fitzpatrick and the rest of the crew at the Stapleton store is that it was done the year of the 25th anniversary of Cold Stone. [Read more…] about Stapleton Cold Stone Serves Record Six Customers in 90 Minutes

The Stapleton Concert on the Green series is a long-standing tradition for the Stapleton community. People come out for a relaxing night to hang out with friends, eat, drink, and dance. The kids really enjoy the show as well as they run up by the stage and dance around with their friends. The tradition is not going away soon. [Read more…] about Concert on the Green Bands Booked On Condition No One Has Heard of Them

The new 711 located on Montview Blvd. is dedicated to being a 711 for the Stapleton community. Historically, 711’s are known for their ridiculously sized sodas, instant lunches, and all sorts of junk food. The 711 located in the heart of Stapleton is trying to change that. “We will be offering all sorts of healthy options in our store to fit with the healthy lifestyles of Stapleton residents,” said co-owner Brad LaPedis. “We are even considering adding in an organic line if things go well with the rest of our healthy offerings.” [Read more…] about Montview 711 Health Food Sales Reach $100 in April

Brian and Stacey Frazier have lived in Stapleton for eight years, and have two children, Autumn (7) and Aiden (5). The family stays active taking advantage of everything that Stapleton and Denver have to offer. Brian and Stacey also like to get some time to themselves, or go out and spend time with friends. Unfortunately, for Brian and Stacey, neither has any family here to help babysit for them when they are out. “It’s tough because it isn’t always easy to get a sitter you are comfortable with,” said Stacey. “Plus, it just starts to get expensive. So, we decided to start taking advantage of technology.” The Fraziers have recently begun to have family members outside of Colorado Skype with the kids, and essentially babysit them while they are out. “It works out pretty well,” says Brian. “We put computers with monitors in each of the rooms, and then whomever is watching them can watch them draw, play, or whatever. If the kids want to watch a movie, they even watch the movie with them, and tell them when to get into bed.” The Skype babysitting does come with some challenges. “Well, obviously, you can’t physically grab them through Skype,” said Stacey. “Maybe someday, but right now you can’t. So, breaking up fights is hard, or sometimes getting them to bed. Also, you have to tell them how to make their own dinners, which can sometimes be a process.” Overall, the Fraziers have been extremely happy with the new system. “It allows us more time out of the house, and obviously, we trust our family to watch the kids,” said Brian. “Our families also appreciate spending more time with the kids.” The Fraziers estimate they will save about $2000 on babysitting this year. “We are planning on the two of us taking a trip to Hawaii with that money,” said Stacey. “And of course, we will have our family Skype-watch our kids while we are gone.”]]>

Forest City’s Spokesperson Janelle Ayers made the company’s final public, non-Snapchat statement on Monday. “Moving forward, it will be the policy of Forest City Stapleton to do any and all communications via Snapchat. This hip new way of communicating is the future, and we like to stay on the edge of technology. We also like the concept of our communications being systematically deleted 10 seconds after we say them.” [Read more…] about Forest City: “All Future Communications to be Done Via Snapchat”