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s o u t h p a r k 2 t i m e sApril 2010Vol. 18 No. 04A Publication of the SouthPark Homeowners Association Number 2, Inc.Circulation: 575SouthPark Dolphins Swim Team Sign-UpIt’s time to join the SouthPark Dolphins’ swim team! Mark your calendar for signupnight on April 14, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the SouthPark 1 Clubhouse.Ages 5 through 18 are welcome and encouraged to join. Whether you are a newDolphin or a veteran Dolphin, we are excited to have you on the team! Team email:SPDolphins@yahoo.com.Painting Involves MoreThan Just Applying Paint!Homeowners need to be aware that thereis more to painting their townhome than justapplying a coat of paint. Most major mistakesmade in achieving a quality paint job is preparationof the surfaces prior receiving thefinish coat.Other than surface preparation, replacement of rotten wood is paramount. Manytimes, rotten wood is simply painted over and not replaced. This leads to more cost in thefuture and a paint job that will fail. When the annual inspection is conducted to confirmthat the townhome owner required to paint has complied, owners will be advised of anyrotten wood that should have been replaced. To avoid additional cost and inconvenience,make sure rotten wood is replaced when the townhome is being prepared for painting.Do a pre walk through with your painting contractor to inspect for rotten wood and obtainan estimate up front.Architectural Improvements,Changes & AlterationsAll owners and/or residents considering any EXTERIOR alterations, modificationsor changes, are required to obtain approval from the Architectural Control Committee(ACC) prior to commencement of work. Information for commonly requested alterationand changes can be found on the website at www.southpark2-hoa.org.This would include, but not limited to the following; storm/security doors, patioenclosures, light fixtures, patio gates, decks, landscaping, central and window airconditioners, etc. ANY ITEM ON THE EXTERIOR OF A HOME OR LOT.Any exterior alterations not approved by the ACC, will result in a hearing before theBoard of Directors and possible fines assessed due to non-compliance of the ACCguidelines.If you are considering an exterior alteration, submit your written request, drawings,plans, brochures, etc. to Dale Lavene at Centennial Management Group, LLC, P.O.Box 3459, Littleton, CO 80161 or via facsimile 720-489-0422. Should you have anyquestions regarding ACC requirements, Dale can be reached at 720-528-8557.2010 Pool PassPick-up DatesThe swimming pool will open Sat.,May 29, 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend).New 2010 pool passes will be issued inMay. You must pick up your passes on oneof the following dates at the clubhouse:Tues., May 4th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Sat., May 8th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wed., May 12th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Thurs., May 20th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Sat., May 22nd, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sat., June 5th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.(Last and final date for pick-up)All dues and fees must be current.Landlords: You must MAIL a new letterauthoring your tenant’s use of the pool andtennis courts. Please include the tenant’sname, address and phone numbers. MAILthe letter to:Attention: Recreation CommitteeSouthPark #2 HOA2850 W. Long Ave., Littleton, CO 80120Volunteers are needed to help with issuingthe passes/keys. Please contact DaleLavene at 720-528-8557 or cmglittleton@aol.com if you are available for any of theabove dates.If You Mail Your PaymentsPlease make payable to and mail ONLY to:SouthPark HOA #2C/O Colorado ManagementP.O. Box 105007Atlanta, GA 30348If you have automatic bank drafts, pleasecheck the address to which they are beingmailed. Do NOT mail them to Dale or to theAssoc. mailbox (2850 W. Long Ave.).Next Board MeetingTuesday, April 20th7:00 p.m. in the ClubhousePlease attend!

Page 2 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / April 2010FREE CHAT at Goodson CenterOn Monday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m. or Wednesday, April 7 at 6 p.m., come to GoodsonRecreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., and learn how to make successful lifechanges from expert, Jennene Herbert. With a Masters degree inIndustrial/Organizational Psychology, Jennene is focused on assisting people to accomplishchange in their lives using seven unique steps. Go beyond simple goal setting byidentifying what you truly want, recognizing roadblocks and creating a plan in which youcan achieve the results you are seeking. Obtain the tools you need to actually change yourlife. Please call 303-483-7089 to reserve a space, each session is limited to 35 people.South Suburban Recreation Facilities Host Blood ScreeningsSouth Suburban Parks and Recreation is hosting comprehensive blood screeningsconducted by the University of Colorado Hospital from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the followingrecreation facilities:• Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Cir., Tuesday, April 20• Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., Wednesday, April 21• Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Thursday, April 22• Family Sports, 6901 S. Peoria St., Friday, April 23This high-quality laboratory screening with rapid turnaround of results consists of 30tests, including a lipid profile. Test results will be sent directly to your home.Supplemental tests can be requested for an additional cost. Participants must be at least18 years old and 12 hours of fasting are recommended before blood is drawn. Fee is $40per person and no reservation is required.Additionally, South Suburban will offer adult fitness tests in tandem with the April 21blood screenings at Goodson Center. Tests include cardiovascular, BMI, strength, flexibilityand blood pressure. Call Ellen Martin for an appointment, 303-730-4610. Fee is$15, $10 for South Suburban residents. For other South Suburban wellness activities,visit www.sspr.org.Swing into Spring at Lone Tree Tennis Grand OpeningGrab your racquet and tennis balls and head to South Suburban Parks andRecreation’s Lone Tree Tennis Center, 9810 Sunningdale Blvd., for a few spring swings.Individuals and families can celebrate at Lone Tree Tennis Center’s FREE event onSaturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Try a mini-lesson, check your serve speed on aradar gun, use the ball machine, demo a racquet and enjoy other tennis games and contests.Please pre-register for class # 805995 at www.sspr.org or 303-347-5999. All agesand abilities welcome.Starting May 1, the Pro Shop at Lone Tree Tennis Center will be open Mondaythrough Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., for reservations, program/lesson assistance andmerchandise sales. Visit the six-court center with two lighted courts and sign up for adultor junior classes, leagues or tournaments. Lone Tree Tennis Courts are open dawn todusk. Open play is available as long as courts are not previously reserved or programmed.For more information, call 303-768-8109. South Suburban Parks and Recreation has severalother convenient tennis facilities located throughout the community. Find out whereat www.sspr.org.Any exterior changes, replacements and/or additionsMUST be approved by the ACC Committee.Please address your request in writing to:Dale Lavene,Centennial Management Group, LLCP.O. Box 3459, Littleton CO 80161Who To Call:MaintenancePaintingGroundsDale Lavene720-528-8557SouthPark 2Board of DirectorsLinda Lancaster PresidentJim Ramsay Vice PresidentS. Dorenkamp SecretaryPat Cowdin TreasurerBruce Johnson DirectorNancy Jack Member at LargeChris Moulder Member at LargeCommitteesMaintenanceDale Lavene,Centennial Management Group, LLCP.O. Box 3459, Littleton CO 80161cmglittleton@aol.com 720-528-8557James Ramsay Bruce JohnsonFinanceLinda Lancaster S. DorenkampJim Ramsay Pat CowdinEvelyn Bowman Nancy JackRecreationJim RamsayBruce JohnsonJosephine SlanovichArchitectural & CovenantControl, & Area PatrolDale Lavene, 720-528-8557Centennial Management Group, LLCP.O. Box 3459, Littleton, CO 80161Clubhouse 303-380-0024Betty Vielhauer Sandy FryeNancy JackCouncilmanDebbie Brinkman 303-734-8315dbrinkman@littletongov.orgCommunity Resource OfficerMarty Keilman 303-795-3741Greg Zentner 303-734-8246Non-emergency 303-795-3746Bookkeeper/AccountingChasity Ridge, 303-468-3745, prompt #6Colorado Management & AssociatesThe SouthPark2 newsletter is a monthlypublication of the SouthPark2 HomeownersAssociation. Deadline for articles is the 20thof the month. Contact Dale Lavene at 720-528-8557 to submit an article. Check out ourwebsite at www.southpark2-hoa.org.All articles may be edited for clarity andspace requirements. Deadline for ads is the15th of the month for the next month’s issueexcept for the Jan. issue which is Dec. 6th.Contact Colorado Lasertype at 303-979-7499, getinfo@ColoradoLasertype.com.Appearance of an advertisement in this publicationdoes not constitute a recommendation or endorsementby the publisher or the association of thegoods or services offered therein. The opinionsexpressed in this newsletter are those of the individualauthors and not of the Board of Directors ofyour association or the publisher. Neither theBoard, publisher nor the authors intend to provideany professional service or opinion through thispublication.

April 2010 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 3LNO ScheduleLadies Night Out is a fun way to networkwith the ladies of South Park while trying outnew cuisines and restaurants around Denver and Littleton.LNO meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. andwe usually carpool from SouthPark. Please contact Jan Baer at720-283-1077 or email Jannobaer@yahoo.com to join in. Cheers!Many thanks for your recommendations and new restaurantsuggestions for 2010, please find our LNO schedule below.Monthly emails with restaurant websites, address, phone andmenu details, and carpool coordination from South Park shall besent out a week prior to LNO.April ...........The Oceanaire Seafood RoomMay ............Tambien's Rockabilly & RibsJune ............Max Gill and GrillJuly.............DeliteAugust ........OliveaSeptember..Brook's Steak House & CellarOctober ......PanzanoNovember ..LeCentralDecember...No LNO due to Holiday Activities.Hope to see many of you for dinner!Need to Update Your Will?We specialize in wills and trusts,estate planning and probate.Free initial consultation.Evening and Saturday appointments available.Call 303-794-5901NPatrick M. Plank, Attorney at Law26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 420Littleton, CO 80120 www.denverwills.com2010 Painting ReminderA reminder to those owners who are required to paint theirtownhome, the deadline for completion of painting is September30, 2010. The following buildings are required to have theirtownhome painted, including refinishing of your front door.WILDWOODWest Long Drive: 2972 2974 2976 2978 29802982 2984 2986 2988 29902992 2994 2996Paint manufacture: KWAL Howells PaintsBuilding paint color name: WeatherStoneTrim paint color name: Writer WhitePaint type name: Accu-Tone “Ambassador” SatinCOLONYWest Long Circle: 2875 2877 2879 2881 28832885 2887 2889Paint manufacture: KWAL Howells PaintsBuilding paint color name: ClayTrim paint color name: Writer WhitePaint type name: Accu-Tone “Ambassador” SatinPaint store address: 8001 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122,720-344-7942.Noncompliance by September 30,2010, will result in the Associationemploying a contractor to repaint theexterior of the townhome and billthe cost of the painting to the owner.In addition, a $50.00 fine will beimposed.Should you have any questionsregarding the painting, call DaleLavene at Centennial ManagementGroup, 720-528-8557 or check thewebsite at www.southpark2-hoa.org.www.denverwills.comWhat would you dowith an extra $6,500in yourpocket?If you've owned your home at least five outof the last eight years and want to "trade up"(buy a new primary residence), you may beeligible for the Federal Government's new$6,500 tax credit! Contact mefor more information today!remaxjulie@hotmail.comwww.jmontgomery.com.Julie MontgomeryDry Creek Cir., Suite 420Direct:L 303-906-31503-906-3150N

Page 4 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / April 2010Working From Home: What Are They Selling?Home is where the heart is — and more often these days, it’swhere the business is, too. Home-based entrepreneurs aren’t foolingaround: According to studies cited by The Wall Street Journal,about 6.6 million home ventures generate 50 percent or more oftheir owner’s household income, and about 35 percent generateover $125,000 in yearly revenue.What kind of businesses are people running out of theirhomes? Fifty-two percent are service-related; 16 percent involveconstruction, and 14 percent are retail. Insurance and otherfinance-related businesses account for about 5 percent, and 13percent fall into the category of “other.”“The hardest arithmetic to master is thatwhich enables us to count our blessings.”— Eric Hoffer$300 offExterior PaintingAmerican family owned. 15 years in business.10% discount for cash.Workmans Comp & Liability InsuranceTeen ServicesTo add your teen's name, please call Colorado Lasertype at 303-979-7499 and leave the following information: the neighborhood you live in,your age, phone number and the categories you would like included.Categories: (B) Baby-sitting * Red Cross Cert. for CPR (L) Lawn care (S)Snow removal (P) Pet & House sitting. No recommendation or endorsement of any ofthe names on this list is implied or stated by the homeowners association board or Colorado Lasertype.Savionne D. 13 B 720-283-4282Audrey M. 15 B*/P 303-960-8300Emily M. 13 B*/P 303-960-8300Teen Services Updates in JuneWe update the teen services list each year. If you would liketo remain on the list, you must call Colorado Lasertype at303-979-7499 by May 15th or your name will be deleted.Please leave the following information: your name (includingspelling); age; what category you want: (B) Babysitting,(*) Red Cross certified for CPR; (L) Lawn Care; (S) SnowRemoval; (P) Pet/House Sitting; and neighborhood you livein (this is very important - we do 22 newsletters). If you haverenewed your information as of January 1st of this year,you do not need to call in an update. Thank you.National Park Week, April 17-25America’s national parks are examples of our magnificentnatural landscapes and our varied yet interrelated heritage. Parksprovide recreation, exercise, opportunities to learn and grow, andplaces of quiet refuge. Take time this month to visit a nationalpark near you.If you use cables to start yourcar more than the key, it’sprobably time to go shopping.A new car starts with an auto loan from Bellco CreditUnion. You’ve put off buying a car for a while now. Thisis a great time to buy, especially when you considerBellco for your auto loan. Advantages like the samelow rates on new and used cars, longer more fl exibleterms, a simple application process, and approvalwithin 24 hours make it easy to choose Bellco. It’snever been a better time to replace your old car. Andwith a Bellco Auto Loan, we can help put you in thedriver’s seat.www.bellco.org

April 2010 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 5CLASSIFIEDSClassified ads are $2.95/line for 2010. Call Colorado Lasertype at 303-979-7499 to place an ad.To view our display ad prices, visit our website at www.coloradolasertype.com. The deadline forplacing a classified or display ad is the 15th of the month for the next month’s issue (i.e., 15th ofSept. for Oct. issue), except the January issue, which has a deadline of December 6th.FOR SALE: Diamondback Mountain Bike($75.00) & Giant Mountain Bike ($95.00).Please call Marilyn (303)798-0938.Beginning Knitting Lessons. Children(age 8 & up), adults, small groups, Mom &me classes. Call Laurie 303-721-7849 [6]Safer Home Maintenence Team. SP resident.Specialize in small jobs, paint, & creatinga safe environment for your family.720-771-4895. saferhome77@yahoo.comGUITAR LESSONS - Southpark location.Great with kids - 25 years experience, ref.Smitty 303-738-8442. [4]COMPUTER SERVICE & Networking,Spyware, Repair & Upgrades. Local &Reliable since ’99. 720-66-FRITS (37487)Drywall & Basement Finishing Services.26 years experience. Gary 303-829-6363Crystal Window & Blind Cleaning!Chandeliers & mirrors. Refs, 20 yrs exp.Feel good with clean windows. Call NOWavoidthe rush! Bill & Jerry 303-922-4655HANDYMAN in your area, Bill 303-773-6491 or 303-908-9695Carpet, hardwood, slate, tile- Installation,restretch & repairs. Bill at 303-794-1001QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATT/BOX SET.Brand new in plastic. Retails $529, asking$265. Also, NEW KING SIZE pillowtop set.Retails $699, asking $385. 303-742-4860.Happy Tailz Pet Sitting- 14 yr. SouthParkresident will take care of your pets whileyou’re away. Bonded & ins. SouthPark refs.Jeri, 303-437-5526 [2]BIKE TUNE-UP $59. Experienced BikeMechanic will come to you: I pick up anddrop off. Zach Griffith, 303-502-6000.Mike the Plumber - Your reliable neighborhoodplumber for 14 yrs. Competitive rates.Free estimate. 720-422-8139Tom’s Top Notch Painting, inc.- int./ext.,Tom Martino approved, member of theBBB, 5% discount for Littleton residents303-523-2941.Small Paint Jobs Only 720-331-7032Partylite Candles & accessories. ContactJan. www.partylite.biz/janderby or 303-979-3880. Online ordering now available.ELECTRICIAN: Friendly, Reliable. Lic. &Ins., 20 yrs exp. Remodels, Ceiling Fans,Troubleshooting, etc. Anything electrical inyour home or office. Exc. refs. DaveLagesse, Noble Electric 303-803-8211. [4]Aminals Pet Sitting Service: Pet sitting(in your home). Bonded & ins. Refs. avail.Call Nancy at 303-335-6237Highlands Pride Painting- 303-738-9203Rent-A-Granny: Personal Concierge Srv.I’ll run your errands or take you where youneed to go. Marlene, 303-979-8076A+ Home Improvement Services. Snowremoval. Pro-painting (ext. & int.), gutter &trim replacement & stucco. No job too small- we do it all! Basement & bath remodels,drywall repairs/texturing, decks, fencing,carpentry, doors, plumbing, electrical, tiles,carpeting & hrdwd flooring. BBB Member.Call A+ for fast, professional service everytime. Steve, 303-979-7858. Major creditcards accepted. Refs., fully ins. & bonded.www.A-Plus-Home-Improvement.comKeep America Beautiful MonthSince 1968, the amount of litter in America has decreased by61 percent. But litter remains a problem, costing our nation atleast $11.5 billion per year in direct costs, including cleanup andprevention programs, along with indirect costs such as decreasedproperty values and health issues. Do your part by keeping yourneighborhood clean of litter. For ideas, go to the Keep AmericaBeautiful website at www.kab.org.STERLINGRoofing CoCome see our showroomon Santa FeBowlesHudsonGardensSterlingShowroomServing SouthPark2 for 21 yearsRecently Completed Projects: 2539 W. Long CircleCall us for a FREE ESTIMATEor visit www.sterlingroofs.com720•338•0261Santa Fe DrMineralFreedom Of Religion Under Siege?Cherish your freedom of religion. A study by the Pew Forumon Religion and Public Life found that almost 70 percent of theworld’s people live in countries with high restrictions on religiousbeliefs and practices. Public conflicts between different religiousgroups exist in 87 percent of the 198 countries the Pew studyanalyzed; in 126 of these nations, hostilities rose to the levelof physical violence, and in 17 countries, they led to religionrelatedterrorism.When You're Ready toSell, Call SouthPark'sNo. 1 Realtor First!Julie Montgomeryome14-Year SouthPark Residentand Neighborhood Specialist303-906-3150broker044@msn.comwww.jmontgomery.com.com

SOUTHPARK TWOColorado Lasertype7142 W. Morraine Dr.Littleton, CO 80128PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDLITTLETON, COPERMIT NO. 481Page 6 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / April 2010From Hare To Eternity:Origins Of The Easter BunnyNext to Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny is probably themost beloved bringer of gifts to small children. Thisfamous symbol of spring was originally associated withEostre, a German goddess of fertility who was oftendepicted with a rabbit companion. Both rabbits and eggs,not surprisingly, are considered symbolic of fertility.The bunny as a symbol of Easter was first mentionedin German writings during the 16th century, and ediblebunnies made of pastry and sugar were made inGermany during the 19th century. The Easter Bunny wasintroduced to American children by German settlers inthe Pennsylvania Dutch region in the 1700’s.Children were encouraged to build colorful nestsand hide them in their homes. If the children had beengood, the Osterhase would leave brightly colored eggsin the nests.The Evidence On Hangovers Is ClearFinally, some scientific research that addresses a really serious problem:hangovers. Researchers at Brown University compared the effects ofBourbon (dark liquor) with those of vodka (clear) to measure their morning-afterimpact.The scientists gave 95 adults ages 21-33 drinks of caffeine-free colamixed with Bourbon, vodka, or tonic water. The drinking stopped whenparticipants’ blood alcohol level reached 0.11 (well above the legal limit),and the drinkers were hooked up with sleep monitors to record brain activityand then sent to bed.They were awakened at 7 a.m. the next day and asked to rate theirhangovers. Overall, participants whose drinks were laced with Bourbonreported feeling worse than their vodka-swilling counterparts in terms ofheadache, nausea, and thirst.Both groups’ sleep suffered, and in the same day-after cognitive tests,both Bourbon and vodka drinkers were equally impaired. The tonicdrinkers, not surprisingly, slept, felt, and performed fine.SAvE $$$ ToDAy wHEn yoU lIST wITH TERRy!Terry Jenni GRI, CRSBroker AssociateRE/MAX AllianceDirect: 303-794-6932www.terryjenni.com5 STAR MARKETING PLAN• High Quality Virtual Tour• Expert Interior and Exterior Photography• Expert Advice On Staging And Preparing Your Home To Maximize Top Dollar• Color Flyers, Open Houses, Advertise In The SouthPark Newsletter• Extensive Internet Exposure On The Top Real Estate Internet Sites:Realtor.com, Remax.com, Zillow.com, REcolorado.com, TerryJenni.com,Trulia.com, Google Base. These Are Just A Few Of The Web Sites.Call Terry Today For More Details On Low Cost High Quality Marketing Program.Terry Jenni CRS 303.794.6932 SouthPark Home Owner Since 1989!Thank You,Terry Jenni CRSSouthPark Real Estate Update for April 2010SouthPark Single Family HomesUp to $400,000 $400,000–$475,000 $475,000–PlusFor Sale 5 0 1Under Contract 1 0 0Total Sold 2010 0 0 0Total Sold 2007/08/09 14/16/7 2/2/0 2/1/0SouthPark TownhomesUp to $200,000 $200,000–$250,000 $250,000–PlusFor Sale 5 6 3Under Contract 4 1 1Total Sold 2010 1 4 1Total Sold 2007/08/09 7/9/9 19/19/14 6/8/8The information is based on MLS March 15, 2010.Not all of the properties were listed and/or sold by Terry Jenni, RE/MAX Alliance.SouthPark Townhomes Exclusively Listed By Terry Jenni CRSCall today for your Private Showing! 303-794-6932.2763 W. Long Drive Unit B: 3 Bed Featuring 2 Master Bedrooms, 4 Bath, GourmetKitchen, Finished Basement. Virtual Tour Go To TerryJenni.com, Enter MLS#8567592896 W. Long Circle Unit C: Panoramic Mountain Views! 2 Beds plus Loft, 3 Bath,Granite Counter Tops, Wood Floors, Basement Retreat With Gas Fireplace. Virtual TourGo To TerryJenni.com, Enter MLS#8555312802 W. Long Drive Unit A: SOLD In 26 Days, Closed February 26, 2010 $212,500