Unbeknownst to many, unusual laws exist everywhere. This month first graders invented their own laws.
Behind the Scenes: Parks Planning at Stapleton
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Due to budget problems at Stapleton Development Corporation (SDC), the parks consultant position will be terminated and the funds should be reallocated to cover the cost of SDC staff positions.
2 CommentsStapleton: From Runways to Residences
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Developing a community of 30,000 residents over a 25-year period is complicated, but this article and chart will hopefully clear your confusion about how the development process works.
2 CommentsWeeding Out The New Industry
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Recreational marijuana is now legal to possess and purchase for adults 21 and older. But before partaking, it’s important to know what is legal and what is illegal in the new industry.
2 CommentsNeighborhood Peewee Hockey Players Headed For Quebec
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At 12, they are preparing for the opportunity peewee hockey players around the world dream of. The DU Jr. Pioneers hockey team will play in the 55th Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament Feb. 12 to 23.
2 CommentsFrom the Minds of Third Graders: What is a “Hero” in Today’s World?
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Celebrities or athletes, parents or siblings, brave citizens—who do we define as heroes? Has the word preserved its intended meaning? Third graders share their thoughts.
2 CommentsBuses and Neighborhoods
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I shouldn’t be surprised that folks have strong opinions about anything affecting their neighborhood—but I was taken aback by controversy over a new bus line recently installed near our house. While some neighbors jumped for joy at the prospect of an easier commute, others circulated protest petitions. The impacts on traffic, parking, litter and privacy […]
2 CommentsPeople Who Make a Difference: The Oil Man and Philanthropist
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The unassuming manner and quiet voice of Sam Gary belie his success in the rough and tumble world of the oil business. Gary formed the Piton Foundation to share his unexpected good fortune with the community. Among the many causes he has supported was ensuring that Stapleton would be a planned community and would not become urban sprawl.
2 CommentsDebate Ruffles Feathers in Stapleton HOA No. 7
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Should residents in HOAs be able to let farmyard animals roam around in shared outdoor areas? Read about this unusual controversy in Stapleton HOA No. 7.
2 CommentsConstruction of Apartments for 55+ Expected to Start by January
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“The Grove at Stapleton” will be apartments for 55 and older and located at Martin Luther King Blvd. and Syracuse St.
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