February 2012

February 2012
A family friendly community
February 2012
By Ron Brink
President................Ron Brink
Vice Pres…Karen Padrevita
Treasurer…....Sandy Inglis
Recorder..............Jean Henke
Publisher/Advertising…….......Jean Henke,
Forget-Me-Not Publishing, 13143 Hadar Dr.,
Littleton, CO. 80124,
Guest Editor for this issue Alyce Reichardt
Adopt-A-Trail/Clean-Up
Director…………..Ron Brink
Acres Green School Advisor Council
Rep. ……………..…Ron Brink
Membership
Director…..Alyce Reichardt
Senior Activities Director .........Kathy Koch
Social Activities
Garage Sales—see page 6
4th of July Children’s parade organizer
Karen Padrevita………. to help.
South Suburban Representation
Director.............Pat Perlinger
Welcome Committee
Director.......Karen Padrevita
E-mail officers through the
Official Website:
Acresgreen.org
To establish a neighborhood watch on
your block contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s department at 303-660-7505.
AGHOA Meeting:
Date: Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: South Metro Fire Station
on Maximus Dr.
See agenda on page 12
Page 1
Happy New Year! I
sincerely hope 2012 is
better than 2011 for
everyone. As we begin this year, get
ready for tax season, get our homes
ready for spring, help our kids
through the downhill side of the
school year, catch spring fever and
look forward to summer vacations. It
is also the time to sign up and became a member of the Acres Green
Home Owner’s Association
(AGHOA) for 2012.
I can hear it now – he wants money. True, but do you know why? We
don’t ask for the moon – we only ask
$25.00 for the year. Any idea what
Lone Tree or Highlands Ranch has
for annual association dues? If you
help out in the community or are a
senior or single, we ask even less!
Remember nothing is mandatory,
we exist only as long as we have
your active participation and monetary support. I can hear those brain
cells going round and round asking
“what do I get for 25.00?” I have
written about this indirectly over the
years but maybe it is time to put
some reasons out there for you to
consider:
First and foremost, you wouldn’t
be reading this if we didn’t have the
AGHOA. There might be a newsletter without us but it might not be free
and maybe not as frequent. The AGHOA helps to support the Acres
Green Newsletter by subsidizing the
delivery five times a year. The advertisements cover printing costs
only. To mail the newsletter for just
one first class mailing is close to
$500.00 – way beyond our ability to
afford. Using a mailing service is
also more than we pay now for delivery.
Several years ago we worked out
a deal where our local Boy Scout
Troop did the delivery but now that
option is gone (see below). We are
working with a local Acres Green
company to deliver the newsletter at
a cost less than mailing would be.
But again, this costs money. Having
the Greenleaf delivered to all homes
gives the AGHOA the means to
communicate with all the households
in Acres Green. We have moved into
the technology age; we now have a
website (http://www.acresgreen.org)
and we communicate through email,
but this doesn’t reach everyone –
only the newsletter does.
Did you know that the AGHOA
is the Charter Organization for the
Cub Scout Pack 986? There is no
other entity in Acres Green that provides this service. Each Cub Scout
Pack requires an organization to
sponsor them or they couldn’t exist.
The Cub Scouts are an important
organization for both the kids and
the Acres Green community at large.
We hope that through scouting, we
are able to be a part of raising future
outstanding citizens of our country.
The AGHOA did sponsor Boy
Scout Troop 986, which existed for
almost 25 years, but due to low participation, the Troop is currently inactive but we are hoping that some
time in the future we will once again
have a Boy Scout Troop. The Troop
produced over twenty Eagle Scouts,
most who lived in Acres Green.
(Continued on page 8)
February 2012
1st Sat.
alternating
locations
Big Band Ballroom Dances
Live Big Band hits Featuring:
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra.
Dance lesson included
Buck Rec. Center (Feb. 4, April
7)
Lone Tree Rec. Center (Mar. 3,
May 5)
1st & 3rd
Tuesdays
Douglas County School Board 620 Wilcox St., Castle Rock
Meeting (to speak on an issue at
the meeting go to the website to
register)
June 1, 2011—
Aug. 2012
Denver Water construction of Updates posted at:
www.denverwater.org/lonetree
2nd storage reservoir
3rd Thurs.
Acres Green Home Owners’
Association Meetings (3rd
Feb. 16
South Metro Fire Station on
Maximus Dr.
6:30—9:30
p.m.
Tickets online or at the door.
Fee $8 District Rate www.sspr.org
Buck: 303-730-4612
Lone Tree: 303-708-3513
Public
comments 7
p.m. approx.
http://www.dcsdk12.org/portal/page/
portal/DCSD/Board_of_Education/
Public_Comment_Form
Construction
times 7 a.m.—
4:30 p.m.
Contacts: Brock Southwick
[email protected] or 720348-8425, Joe Sloan
[email protected] or 303628-6320
7 p.m.—8:30
p.m.
Ron Brink,
Thurs.—Feb., Apr., June, Oct. , &
Dec.)
Feb. 25
Acres Green Elementary
School PTO—9th Annual
Benefit Auction and Dinner
Adults 21+, tickets $25 in
advance see website
Wildcat Auditorium at
5:00—10:00
Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch p.m..
Rd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
http://
AGEauction.schools.officelive.com
School office phone: 303-387-7125
Auction committee: 303-387-7169
Auction Committee E-mail:
[email protected]
Mar. 15
Deadline for advertising,
articles for the April issue of
the Greenleaf
n/a
Jean Henke, Newsletters are
published in Feb., April, June, Oct.
and Dec.
June 16—Parker 2012 Douglas County
Household Chemical
Aug. 11—
Roundups—A donation is
Highlands Ranch requested to offset the high cost
of hazardous waste disposal.
Sept. 15—Castle Volunteers are welcome and can
dispose of their waste for free.
Rock
5 p.m.
Parker Joint Services Center
17801 E. Plaza Drive, Parker
9 a.m.—3 p.m. For information on what is and is not
accepted or to register in advance:
www.tchd.org/
Shea Stadium 3270 Redstone Park
householdchemical.htm
Cr. Highlands Ranch
720-200-1592
Town of Castle Rock utilities
175 Kellogg Court
Welcome Committee — New to the community
or know of someone who is, please contact Karen
Padrevita. We’ll get a welcome package out so you
can welcome a new neighbor.
Aircraft Noise Line - To register complaints about
loud or low flying aircraft at http://
www.centennialairport.com/Complaints or call 303790-4709.
Be the first to receive the Greenleaf. Send your
e-mail address to us at: Note: you are responsible for allowing access to
Guest Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alyce Reichardt
your e-mail address.
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February 2012
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February 2012
Information provided by Lynne Wachter, Communications Department, South Suburban Parks and Recreation
To our HOA Neighbors:
Please visit the South Suburban
home page www.sspr.org entitled
“Welcome to South Suburban! Something for Everyone!” for our very latest information and events.
You can now conveniently find
monthly gym, swimming, fitness, and
ice schedules under the Schedules &
Standings tab at the top of any page
on the South Suburban website.
President’s Day Camp for Kids
ages 6-12
Spend a full-day of exploring nature at the South Platte Park, 3000 W.
Carson Dr., Littleton, 303-730-1022,
finding native animals and playing
wildlife games, then go inside to
warm up for crafts and snacks. Allweather program unless dangerous
conditions. Send child wearing
clothes to get wet/dirty, sturdy shoes
(no sandals), sunscreen, hat, insect/
West Nile precautions, raingear,
warm jacket, snacks, LUNCH, water.
Sign in at Nature Center classroom,
Mon., Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $32/$26 Resident.
Give Me Shelter Hike
Bring your favorite stuffed animal
on a hike and create it shelter as you
see how real animals survive winter
at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson
Dr., Littleton, 303-730-1022. All
ages, ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sat. Feb. 18,
1:30 – 3 p.m. Fee: $9 adults; $7
youth; $24 household (2 adults; 3
youth at same address); Residents: $6
adults; $5 youth; $17 household (2
adults; 3 youth at same address).
Spring Art
Register for any of these programs at
www.sspr.org.
Get ready for spring by creating
multi-media art projects at Goodson
South Suburban Announces
Recreation Center, 6315 S. University
Matching Gifts Program
Blvd., Centennial, 303-798-2476,
Mon., Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ag- Dear Friends,
es 6 – 12. Fee: $23/$20 Resident.
The Board of Directors has alloMolina and Morales in Concert cated $10,000 to the Matching Gifts
Program for 2012. The program alThe guitar vocal duo Manuel Mo- lows your funds to be matched with
lina and Suzanne Morales perform
District funds and thus result in
elegant, passionate and vibrantly col- "double the money"to be spent for imorful music with Latin American ori- provements to a park playground, to
gins at The Theater at Buck Recrea- add new plantings along a trail, or to
tion Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave.,
buy equipment to enhance a recreaLittleton, 303-347-5999. Sat., Feb.
tion or sports program that is of par11, 7 p.m. Ages 12 to adult. Fee :$10/ ticular interest to you.
$8 Resident.
Improvements during 2011 included: planting of trees/shrubs at variVideo Game Design Workshop ous locations; repairs to pottery
kilns; improvement to Rusty Sun TenTotally individualized! Learn pronis Courts in Foxridge; goal mouth/
gramming and video game design
field repair at Cornerstone and Cherat Lone Tree Recreation Center,
ry Knolls parks; lane lines, tents,
10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree,
stopwatches, communication radios
303-708-3500. Use digital recording
for Holly Swim Pool; heating benchstudio software to compose original
es, backstroke flags and swim fins for
music to incorporate into games. Feb.
Franklin Pool; folding wood tables
18 – March 24, Saturdays, 12:30
for senior programs and kitchen supp.m. – 1:45 p.m. Ages 10-14 yrs. Fee:
plies for Buck Recreation Center and
$111/$105 Residents.
a picnic table in Acres Green
along the Willow Creek Trail. All
Rec and Rock for Youth
projects were accomplished with donations, matched equally by District
Twice a month themed activities,
funds.
contests, and swimming are available
For more information, call Nancy
along with DJ and dancing, basketball
O’Connor
at 303-798-5131.
and other gym activities plus concessions at Goodson Recreation Center,
6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial,
303-798-2476, Centennial. This is a
supervised, secure program. Ages 914. Fee: $10. You may also book
your very own private themed Teen
Party during Rec and Rock.
Sincerely,
David A. Lorenz
Executive Director
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February 2012
By Pat Perlinger
Talk about a
high speed year.
2011 was too fast
for me to keep track of at times.
The New Year could be even busier than the last. My dahlia tubers
are ordered so I can plant them in
May after I’m back from corn
planting in Nebraska. Before then
I have to get a basement bathroom
re-modeled before friends come in
from out of state to ride snowmobiles for a few days. More important than those personal items
however, is the fact that…
This is an election year.
Whether you care about politics
or not…whether or not you follow
the election cycle, it’s your job to
be involved at some level.
Republican Caucuses will be
held in Douglas County on Feb.
7th, Democratic on March 6th.
Caucuses are the first step in the
election process for our elective
offices. After caucuses, there are
county and state and national conventions and after the general election campaign (known as the
“Silly Season”), we vote in November.
For further information on how
the process works and how you
Garage Sales this spring!
This Spring we are going to try
something a little different for the
annual Neighborhood Garage Sales.
We are going to pick a weekend for
the sale, and put up our large commu-
can be involved simply search
online for “Douglas County Colorado Democrats”, or “Douglas
County Colorado Republicans”
and spend a little time learning the
process.
Yup….I know you’re busy, but
you’re not too busy to take a few
minutes to do your civic duty.
Take part if you can in the primary
process and support the candidates
of your choice. It can be an exciting learning process if you just
take the first steps. At the very
least be an informed voter in November.
Colorado was 4th highest in
the nation with an election turnout
of over 70% in the 2008 General
Election. While that’s better than
most, is it good enough? If you’re
temped to not vote this year consider this…we are now winding
down a ten year war in Iraq.
Part of the reason for that fight
was to free a people from a dictator……to give them the right to
vote. In that conflict over four
thousand of our soldiers died, over
32,000 were wounded, and over
125,000 Iraqi’s died. Families
were shattered and a phenomenal
amount of time and treasure was
spent.
Those sacrifices give the folks
in that far away country an opportunity for freedom, and now it’s
their responsibility to govern
themselves. If they fail, it’s their
fault. The same applies to us.
nity garage sale signs at both entrances before that weekend. We will advertise on Craig’s list. There will be
no charge to participate. We will
consider advertising in the Post, if
funds are available.
early June for the sales. Volunteers to
make this event are always welcome.
Contact Jean if you are willing to volunteer your time to help make this
event even more successful .
Over twenty years ago I went
to my first Precinct Caucus. I had
voted in every General Election
prior to that, but was not further
involved in the process. I was
stunned to find how few people
were involved at the local level in
selecting candidates for higher office. They were all good folks, but
honestly it scared me to realize the
power they held over the rest of
us. I knew then I had to be more
involved. Take a little time to
learn the process. It’s one of the
more important things to put on
your schedule this year.
One more thing. South Suburban is once again offering their
Matching Gifts Program this
year. Please see page four for
some information regarding this
program and some projects that
were funded last year.
If anyone has an idea for a project in the neighborhood, please let
me know so we can put in a request.
OK, I’m done for this time. If
you’ve made it this far, thanks for
listening.
We are considering a weekend in
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Advertising in the
Acres Green
Greenleaf
The Greenleaf is delivered to 1053 homes 5
times a year (Feb., April,
May/June, Oct. and
Dec.) The cost per issue
for a business card size
ad is $25.00, which is
less than .11 cents per
address. Other sizes are
available.
Contact Jean for
more information.
Bev & Wade Bennett
Owners
8878 Maximus Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
303-799-1950 Office
[email protected]
HOURS: M-F 7—6, Sat. 8—4
(Continued from page 8) AGHOA meeting
a private room. We will keep you updated.
Again, it was great to see everyone. We hope
many of you will come to the Feb. 16th meeting at
the Fire House.
rate of 6.81% & 6.9125%. Other concerns include
insurance rates, property taxes and emergency serCity designation makes a difference. Acres Green vices. There is no deadline for this activity. Rememis in unincorporated Douglas County as such, the
ber if you purchase something delivered to your
sales tax on items coming to our homes (autos,
home. The sales tax is only 5%.
building supplies, appliances, etc.) should be
To have the default city name as Littleton, petitaxed at the rate of 5 %. This is based on the foltions need to contain names, addresses and signalowing sales taxes: state tax 2.9%, Douglas County tures from all homes on a given street, with vacant
1%, RTD 1% and CD (Cultural & Scientific Dishomes marked as vacant. Send the petition to: U.S.
trict) .10%.
Postal Service, Attn: Mr. Brent Todd CSA room
Acres Green is excluded from the Football Stadi- 1138, Denver CO 80266-9334 or scan and e-mail
um tax. Contrast that to Lone Tree with a sales tax
petition to [email protected]
Default City Naming Petitions
Page 7
February 2012
(Continued from page 1)
AGHOA—why?
Have you ever wondered about the
signs at each entrance to the community letting folks know that this is
Acres Green? If there were no signs,
people would think we lived in Lone
Tree or Highlands Ranch. This is unincorporated Douglas County – and
from all I’ve heard over the years,
darn proud of it too! The north entrance sign was donated (and constructed) by a longtime resident and
has been around for as long as I can
remember and I’ve lived here since
1989.
The east entrance was a different
story. For years it was the “forgotten”
entrance. Several years ago the AGHOA was able to get a sign erected,
looking very similar to the north sign.
We worked closely with Douglas
County and South Suburban on permits and electricity. If it weren’t for
your annual memberships and donations this would never have been
possible. Did you know that the light-
ing for the sign isn’t “free”? The
AGHOA picks up this monthly cost.
If we didn’t it would be “lights out.”
Each year the AGHOA has put up
Christmas lights and decorations at
both entrances and the north garden.
The lights are either purchased (or
donated) to replace old and worn out
lights. The greenery and red-ribbons
are not free either. The electricity, as
stated above, is not free and has to be
paid for – the AGHOA pays for this
too from your annual dues.
I really wish this next item was
held more often. Years ago in conjunction with the Boy Scouts we held
a Spring Cleanup/Roll-off. This event
raised a lot of money for the Boy
Scouts and more importantly, helped
to clean up our yards. The first several years, it was a huge success, but as
the years went by, we had less and
less participation – our yards were
looking better? The roll-off was
finally discontinued because the cost
was increasing each year to where it
Jean Henke AGHOA Recorder & Publisher of the Greenleaf
Our last meeting was held on
Dec. 15 at the Lone Tree Brewery.
We were amazed at the turnout!
There were people there who we
had not seen for years! It was
great to see everyone.
While we did attempt to hold a
regular meeting, it was just too
noisy to be heard so we really
shortened the meeting and enjoyed some social time with all
who came out. Again, we are sorry we were not able to have more
of a meeting.
We did hear from the PTO
who thanked us for the $250 donation to the 9th annual Acres
Green Elementary School Auction
this year. Sandy made available
our Treasurers report. As of Dec.
we had available funds of only
$76.35. Expenses included Xcel
energy, South Suburban picnic
table through Matching funds,
front garden materials, silent auction donation and newsletter delivery.
Our CD ($2,854.74) does not
mature until July. Your memberships are really important. Please
see Ron’s article.
Ron thanked everyone who
came out. Everyone enjoyed the
brews too! Ron had to reduce the
number of right answers to his
quiz, but did end up buying a few
beers. He is planning another quiz
later this year and hopes to have
another meeting at the Brewery in
(Continued on page 7)
wasn’t worth the effort and the trash
company that subsidized the transportation costs stopped participating.
We did work with Douglas County
a few years ago to bring the roll-off
back and it was a hit, to say the least.
Did you know that if the AGHOA
didn’t exist, the collaboration with
Douglas County probably would
not have happened and you would
not have had this free roll-off!
Garage Sales! We used to see sign
after sign taped or tied to the stop
signs throughout the summer months.
So several years ago the AGHOA
sponsored the Acres Green Annual
Garage Sale. We picked a weekend in
June, did advertising in the Denver
Post and Rocky Mountain News
(remember that paper) and had great
participation over the years. We
charged a minimal amount to advertise and provided maps at each entrance. In the early days, traffic was
great on that one weekend and it cut
down on the traffic because we focused on the “community garage
sale” instead of the individual sales.
Without the AGHOA, there would
be no way or at least no easy way to
coordinate a sale like this.
Because of the AGHOA and its
association with South Suburban PR,
through the Matching Gifts Program, over the years we have worked
to see that our parks and open spaces
are maintained and enhanced. The
Matching Funds Program provides an
organization to match, up to $2000
with South Suburban. Some of the
items we have been able to get for the
community; outdoor barbeque
grills, picnic tables, trees at the east
trail/sitting area and all those huge
boulders between Altair Park and
Kohl’s we had put in to keep individuals from tearing up the property.
These are just a few of the joint effort
by the AGHOA and South Suburban
PR.
The AGHOA also worked with
South Suburban to get the pavilions
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February 2012
Acres Green Elementary School
PTO
9th Annual Benefit Auction and Dinner
February 25, 2012
5:00—10:00 pm
Wildcat Auditorium at Southridge
4800 McArthur Ranch Road
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Robin’s Piano Studio
Piano lessons for all ages!
About the Auction:
Professionally catered tapas-
Adults 21+ only. Childcare (ages 4
Open bar with Kendall Jack-
-12) is available onsite. Check the
website for more information.
style dinner
son wines and beer from CB &
Potts
Exciting Live Auction emceed
Tickets are $25 each, preregistration is requested. If available
at the door tickets $35.
Channel 9 Sports Anchor
Robin M Hall by
Susie Wargin
Purchase tickets on the website
303-790-2781 DJ music and dancing
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Teaching in Acres Green since 1995
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February 2012
By Kathy Koch
DOUGLAS COUNTY NEIGHBOR
NETWORK
Neighbor Network is a volunteer program where
Douglas County Human Resources matches up senior and disabled residents who need a little help to
live independently with volunteers that can offer a
little assistance. The concept is neighbors helping
neighbors.
Volunteers offer help with transportation, home
care, household upkeep, and companionship. Both
the volunteer and those who sign up for help are required to submit to a background check. Those who
provide transportation are reimbursed for mileage.
The program has a new grant and is ramping
up. They would love some new volunteers and I can
heartily recommend volunteering. There is no one
more interesting than a senior citizen. One man that
I drove to the VA center for medical services was a
WWII veteran and we had a long conversation about
his service and experiences on PT boat missions. I
get much more out of volunteering than I give.
I hope that if you need help or can give help
you’ll consider this program. You can find out much
more about it along with contact information on the
Douglas County website: www.douglas.co.us./
humanservices/Senior_Services.html
Delivery of the this issue of the Newsletter
is being done by S&W Landscape, Lawn care, and
Snow Removal. (see Ron’s article for why we changed).
Sean has been an Acres Green resident for 20
years and has started a business here!
Let Sean know how you like this service. We are
hoping this can be a resolution to the issue of getting
the newsletter delivered. Call: 303-928-9692 for services 24/7 Email: [email protected]
Keep Current on events or issues that affect this
community through the official Acres Green Web
Site: Acresgreen.org We will do our best to post
information pertinent to the community in a timely
manner.
Letters to the editor should be no more than 250 words and include the writer’s
name, address and telephone number. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are
those of the writer and not necessarily those of the publisher, editor or the HOA board.
Letters containing misinformation, libelous statements or unsigned letters will not be
printed.
Letters to the editor should be addressed to: Jean Henke,
Cost for a two line ad $5.00, each additional line is $2.00.
Seniors 60 and over can place service ads FREE for the first 2
lines. We reserve the right to refuse advertising space in
this publication.
Snow Shoveling, Lawn Care and Baby or Pet sitting Attention YOUTH UNDER 18 — advertise your snow
shoveling, lawn care or baby or pet sitting services here
FREE. Youth ads for Baby/pet sitting, Snow Shoveling and
Lawn Care ads can run for up to five issues only (one year) or
through the season (i.e., Lawn Care — April, May/June
only, Snow removal — Oct., Dec. & Feb.). To place or
extend ads call Jean at 303-649-1497.
BABYSITTING, HOUSE OR PET SITTING—
Call Ashley 720-215-894
BABYSITTING—Call Sara at 720-883-6177
BABYSITTING—Red Cross trained Call Rachel
303-649-1751
BABYSITTING—Call Brittany at 303-799-8113
BABYSITTING—available Fri. through Sun. &
some school nights. Call Mackenzie 720-937-1550.
BABYSITTING—4H, CPR and First Aid trained
Call Courtney 303-792-2512
HOUSE OR PET SITTING— Call Katie at 303925-1465
MOTHER’S HELPER—will play with your
children while you do laundry, pay bills, clean, etc.
Let me help you. Olivia 303-362-0841
PIANO LESSONS—Seven years old and up.
Please call Mrs. Cronk at 303-799-8856
SNOW SHOVELING-Call Erik 303-925-1465
SNOW SHOVELING—Call Tyler 720-233-0964.
Advertisers: The next issue of the Greenleaf comes
out in Apr. The Deadline to advertise in that issue is
Mar. 15.
When hiring anyone advertising in this publication, residents are
urged to do their own research. Complaints regarding improper behavior
will result in immediate removal of an ad.
Ads placed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions
of the editor or the AGHOA.
Advertising Policy: This newsletter is published privately for the residents and homeowners of
Acres Green, by Forget-Me-Not Publishing. The Association does not fund this publication, but does
pay for its delivery, which notifies residents of HOA meetings required by the Bylaws.
Advertisements pay expenses related to publishing this newsletter. The publisher reserves the
right to refuse advertising to any person or company. Publisher does not recommend or sanction any
advertisement. Advertisers are expected to treat clients and the community ethically. Complaints from
residents are given serious consideration.
A complete copy of the policy statement for advertising can be received by
sending a SASE to: Jean Henke, 13143 Hadar Dr., Littleton, CO 80124.
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February 2012
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For Current Brochure call 303-792-3822
Eagle Tree Service
(303) 791-7727
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24 hour emergency service
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Thanks to all our customers for their
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Better Business Bureau
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Acres Green Resident
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Minor Landscaping & Consulting
Disease & Pest Examination
Seasoned Firewood
Licensed and Insured
February 2012
there really is no reason to
drive into the subdivision unless you live here. Did you
Future meetings — the Third Thursday of the know that there was an effort
following months:April, June, Oct. & Dec. 2012. years ago, by the City of Lone
Tree, to have Altair Drive go
AGHOA meeting Thursday 7:00
through to Quebec Street? Furp.m. at the South Metro Fire Station
ther, the parcel of land on the
on Maximus Dr.
south side where the South
Status of Denver Water 2nd storage res. Suburban Trail exists between
Acres green and Lone Tree
Building around us - updates
was the focus of a discussion
Status Committee Efforts (Treasurer,
to make that into a road beMembership Director, South Suburban
tween us and Lone Tree. Who
Rep., Seniors, Welcome, Social
would have benefited? Not
Committee)
Acres Green, only Lone Tree.
Other business
All we would have received in
return is increased traffic. Do you
(Continued from page 8) AGHOA—why?
know why it never happened? It was
because the AGHOA was around! We
erected at Altair and Lonesome
Pine Parks and in the development of were able to nip that idea in the bud
by working with Douglas County and
Maximus Trail park, the Willow
Creek Rest area and on the develop- the county engineers to keep that
ment of the multi-purpose field next from happening. I know there are
to the school and the North/South
some that favored the Altair connecconnection and trail. None of these
tion but our roads were never deenhancements would be possible if
signed to handle “pass through”
there was no AGHOA.
traffic. Yes, pass through. This would
I know that most of you know
have been another way for Lone Tree
there are just two roads in and out of residents to bypass Park Meadows Dr.
Acres Green. The subdivision is pretThe last and probably the best exty quiet and part of that is because
ample of why I’m asking for your
continued support of the AGHOA can
be put into two words - solar panels.
If the AGHOA wasn’t around, we
would never have heard about the
plan by the school district to put 450
solar panels on the school hill. How
did you hear about it? The AGHOA
receives communications from Douglas County regarding zoning and
building activities. Notices would
only have been sent to those nearby.
For that matter, remember the school
district considered Lone Tree sufficient notification! Without the combined efforts of members of the AGHOA working on getting the word out
and those concerned and dedicated
residents of Acres Green that pressed
the issue through meetings and a petition drive, you would be looking at an
industrial-looking field of solar panels
covering most of the hill today.
One more thing, your officers and
directors are volunteers, who donate
their time and talent because they care
about the community. I hope this
gives you a reason(s) to keep the AGHOA thriving and the residents of
Acres Green informed of events and
activities that directly affect you.
Please see the form below and sign up
for this coming year.
2012 Acres Green Home Owners’ Association Membership Form
Mail to: AGHOA, c/o Alyce Reichardt, 756 Mercury Cr., Littleton, CO 80124.
Make checks payable to: Acres Green Home Owners’ Association (AGHOA).
To remain current as a member in the AGHOA you must pay dues annually. Home Owners Only! Join Today!
Dues for 2012: Family $25, Individual $15, Senior (family) $5.
When volunteering for a committee deduct $10 from dues. Indicate: Family __, Individual __, or Senior __
I volunteer to serve the community in the following way ________________________________.
Name_____________________________ Spouse (significant other) ___________________________
Street Address_________________________________
Phone Number_____________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________
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