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Page 4 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / July 2011 Help Prevent Thefts from Motor Vehicles The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office wants to work with residents to prevent criminal activity. Theft from motor vehicles are crimes where thieves take valuables from parked cars, usually without stealing the vehicle. These crimes can frequently be prevented. Here are some tips that may prevent you from becoming a victim: • Always completely roll up your windows and lock your car doors when parked • Remove valuables. Valuables such as purses, wallets, GPS units, satellite radios and radar detectors should be removed from your vehicle or placed in the glove box or trunk of your parked car. Be aware of your surroundings and make sure you are not being watched when you put these items in your trunk. • Whenever possible, park your car in a closed or locked garage • If garage parking is not possible, park in your driveway or in a well lit area. Consider motion lights aimed at your driveway to deter thieves and provide extra safety as you enter and exit your car at night. Well lit areas on a street or in a lot are better than darkened areas. The Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to report suspicious activity. This can be any person, act, event, vehicle or situation that appears questionable. Trust your instincts! REPORT IT: Remember, you are the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Office and your community. Report suspicious activity immediately. Anything that seems slightly out of place or “doesn’t look right” could be criminal activity. When calling, be sure to report the reason for your call and location of the activity. SEE IT: If you see suspicious activity, report it. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office relies on early and accurate information from citizens reporting suspicious activity. You and your neighbors can be the first to spot a burglar in or around a home, or a strange car in a driveway. Remember lighting is considered to be the most cost effective deterrent to crime. HEAR IT: Listen for suspicious activity. Unusual sounds or barking dogs can be caused by prowlers or suspicious vehicles. Everyone should get in the habit of looking outside their windows, especially of the noises wake you up at night. FREE Gazebo Music Concert Join South Suburban and the TuneGuild for a lazy afternoon of blanket picnics, picking and singing on the lawn outside the deKoevend Park Shelter C 6301 S University Boulevard, Centennial. Bring your acoustic guitars and/or voices to play and sing along to selected songs. Sunday, July 10 from 2-5. For more info, vickiew@sspr.org or 303-730-4612. The Tortoise Versus the Hare Attend this fabulous full musical production with a cast of South Suburban young actors. Highline Church, 6325 S. University Blvd. Across the lot from Goodson Recreation Center, Friday, July 15, 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m. Adults $7, Youth $4. For more info, vickiew@sspr.org or 303-730-4612. *** IS YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL SAFE? *** HOMEOWNER AWARENESS = YOUR FAMILIES SAFETY! Do you know that your neighborhood was built during an era that used electrical panels and breakers that were soon thereafter recalled? F.P.E. (Federal Pacific Electric) panels and breakers used during the construction of your neighborhood have been found to be faulty and extremely dangerous. Is your home currently supplied by F.P.E. panels and breakers? If so, Delmark Electric urges you to further your knowledge on the history of this defective product by simply searching “F.P.E. recall” in your search engine. There you will find hundreds of documentations on the hazards presented by these defective products. You may also use the following link to gain further knowledge of the hazards presented by F.P.E. electrical products: www.codecheck.com/cc/pdf/electrical/FPE_Article_Nov2003.pdf Delmark Electric is offering a special rate for replacement of these panels and breakers specifically for you and your community! This summer’s special includes: Complete replacement of your electrical panel and breakers, replacement of your main meter housing, updating of the grounding system protecting your home, as well as a scheduled meter release with Excel Energy and a permit with the city of Littleton. Standard pricing is $1,800 – $2,000. This summer’s special incentive price is listed at $1,500. That is a savings between $300 and $500! All of which comes with a FREE 5-star home safety inspection and a 2-year warranty on all work, panels and breakers installed! (No other discounts or coupons can be included with our special summer promotion). Delmark Electric is fully licensed and insured and currently celebrating our 25th anniversary! Visit our website at DenverElectricalHelp.com today! Scheduling a service visit is quick, easy and secure. Or you can always call our office at 303-922-8811. On all other service requests, receive a 15% discount with this advertisement. Christian Gilbert, Service Technician • Delmark Electric, Inc. 2125 S. Jason Street • Denver, CO 80223 Office 303-922-8811 • Cell 303-913-2343 • Fax 303-922-5281
July 2011 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 5 Sprinkler System Upgrades = Being Water Smart With Smart Watering Emerald Isle Landscaping has installed new sprinkler clocks and replaced sprinkler head nozzles. These improvements are being paid from the reserve account. The new improvements will potentially save the Association thousands of dollars in watering costs. The Association is also receiving rebates from Denver Water that will dramatically offset the cost of these improvements. The new sprinkler clocks, along with the installation of new sprinkler head nozzles, will reduce the amount of water used. The new watering system will now be controlled by “smart clocks.” These “smart clocks” are electronically connected to a nearby weather station where the local weather is updated daily. The “smart clocks” analyze the information that is received and automatically adjusts how much and how long the sprinklers need to run to give the grass a sufficient amount of water so that the Association is not over-watering or under-watering the grass. The new sprinkler head nozzles that are being installed will aid in conserving water by lowering the amount of water per second that is being applied to the grass. This will lower the effects of runoff, wind drift and allow the Association to water the grass more efficiently. Though installing a more “Green” and efficient watering system, there are some changes that you might see. Because the new sprinkler head nozzles will reduce the speed in which the grass is being watered, the sprinklers may be on for longer periods of time and for more days per week than usual. Even with the sprinklers being on more, the new system is actually going to reduce the amount of water used. The other change that probably will be seen around the neighborhood is, initially, browner grass than past years. The clock technology is relatively new and configuring an existing older system to the new clock technology, data and programs will take some time to adjust. In addition, because of overwatering the grass, the grass will not be used to the new amount of water and will go through an adjustment period (training the grass root system for less water). Though there may be some areas with brown grass, we are excited to install an up-to-date system, save water, and most importantly, save money for the community. Factors in moving to the “Green” system is that Denver Water had notified its customers to get used to 8-10% annual increases and their rebate program for conversion and improvements made economic sense at this time. The Board of Directors would like to stay on top of the newest technology to save the homeowners money, especially in this difficult economy. The grass will not die during this period of transition, but patience will be required of all for this program to be successful. Kids Golf FREE All Summer! South Suburban Parks and Recreation is offering FREE Golf for kids 17 and under on the weekends all summer long at all four district golf courses. This great opportunity is available after 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays at Littleton Golf Course (Belleview and Federal) and Family Sports Golf Course (Arapahoe and Peoria); and after 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at South Suburban Golf Course (University and Dry Creek) and Lone Tree Golf Club. (Lincoln and Lone Tree Parkway). Reservations can be made up to 3 days in advance by calling the course of your choice. For more info, www.sspr.org. N 39.537079, W ,-104.769176 N 39.537079, W ,-104.769176 IS A NEW CAR ON YOUR RADAR? BELLCO HAS GREAT LOANS. With incredible rates and low fees, Bellco has made it easier to find yourself in the car of your dreams. get a free car wash: Use Secret Word: “Green” at Kipling & Progress [10058 W. Progress Ave.] Southpark Way [8001 Southpark Way] BELLCO.ORG
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