Holiday Open House - Southpark HOA II

S O U T H P A R K 2 T I M E SDecember 2008Vol. 16 No. 12A Publication of the SouthPark Homeowners Association Number 2, Inc.Circulation: 575The SouthPark 2 Homeowner’s AssociationInvites All SouthPark 2 ResidentsTo Our AnnualHoliday Open HouseSunday, December 7, 20085:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.SouthPark 2 ClubhouseEnjoy Buffet Supper and Holiday FestivitiesWith Your SouthPark 2 NeighborsAssessment Rate Change: $104.00Effective January 1, 2009As reported in the article from LindaLancaster, President of the Board ofDirectors in the November 2008 newsletterand the mailing you recently received,the monthly assessment (dues) willchange will change from $98.00 permonth to $104.00 per month, effectiveJanuary 1, 2009.All assessment payments are DUE onthe first day of each month. If paymentsare not RECEIVED by the fifteenth(15th) day of the month, late fees and processingfees will be assessed. Therefore,when paying with a check and coupon,provide plenty of time for the U.S. mailservice.Effective January 1, 2009 ColoradoManagement & Associates (CMA) will nolonger accept payments at their offices.All payments must either be mailed usinga payment coupon, processed throughCMA’s “Auto Withdrawal” program,online payment processing (www.southpark2-hoa.orgfor link) or through yourown bank (bill pay service).If you currently use your bank (BillPay Service) to pay your maintenancefees, make sure you notify them of the followingprior to the January 1, 2009,assessment being due:Address to send payments:Southpark HOA #2, c/o ColoradoManagement & Associates, 700 N.Colorado Blvd., #419, Denver, CO 80206.Change the amount of the monthlypayment to: $104.00Account number: Please see enclosedcoupons for account number.Processing: Make sure it will beRECEIVED prior to the 15th day of themonth. We strongly RECOMMEND settingup the 1st day of each month for processing.The Board of Directors will not atanytime, under any conditions waiveany assessments, late fees, processingfees, attorney fees, interest, etc. as aresult of late payments and/or shortpayments (anything less than $104.00).Winter TipsWith approaching freezing temperatures,residents should take precautions toprevent freezing and bursting water pipes.Here are a few tips:If you have an outside water faucet,make sure the water hose is not connected.Trapped water in the hose and hose-bibcan freeze overnight and damage thefaucet. Normally, this is not discovereduntil the water is turned on, causing waterleakage into the townhome.continued on page 2Assessments Payment OptionsCheck the web page and click“Assessment Payments” for the variousoptions for making monthly assessmentpayments.www.southpark2-hoa.orgIf You Mail Your PaymentsPlease mail them ONLY to:Payment Processing CenterC/O Colorado Management700 N. Colorado Blvd., #419Denver, CO 80206If 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 BoardMeetingTuesday, Jan. 20th7:00 p.m. in the ClubhousePlease attend!

Page 2 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / December 2008Winter Tips, continued from front pageIf on vacation, turn your heater thermostat to a minimum of 55degrees. If the kitchen or bathrooms have plumbing on an outsidewall, open the cabinet doors under the sinks. This will allow warmair circulation around the pipes. If possible, always turn off thewater to the washing machine. Not necessarily due to cold weatherbut a good habit, the rubber hoses have been know to rupture.If you are gone for an extended period of time and a rupture hasoccurred, you may be return to quite a mess.If your townhome is prone to freezing pipes, you might consider adding insulation orheat tape to the location(s) where the pipes generally freeze. Continued freezing in a particularlocation weakens the copper pipe and eventually may rupture and flood yourhome.During long periods of freezing temperatures open the cabinet doors under the sinksif the kitchen or bathrooms have plumbing on a outside wall. This will allow warm aircirculation around the pipes.If you experience a frozen pipe and have access to it, attempt to thaw it out with ablow dryer. NEVER use an open flame or to torch to thaw pipes. If the location is notknown, you probably should contact a plumbing company or maintenance company forassistance. If the pipe is ruptured, when it thaws expect a flood.Since a ruptured pipe cannot be determined until it thaws, it is recommended that younot leave your home until the pipe has thawed or you had it thawed by a plumber or maintenancecompany.Know where the water shut-off in your basement or crawlspace is located. In thecase of a ruptured pipe, you may need to shut off the entire water supply to yourhome.Make sure the water shut-off valve is functional. Many owners have had to replacethese valves. It’s a good practice to operate (exercise) this valve 2-3 times per year tomake sure if will turn-off and back on. When not routinely operated, generally over timethese valves corrode and when the handle is turned it breaks off. Thus, the only way toturn your water off is at the water meter, which turns of the water to all the townhomesin the building. If valve does not shut-off or turn back on, call a plumbing company toreplace it immediately.Parking RemindersGuest Parking: Residents are reminded that parking in the guest parking areas is prohibited.These areas are only to be used by non-resident guests. Furthermore, please beadvised that guests cannot park pick-up trucks or vehicles that display a truck licenseplate in guest parking when visiting. These vehicles MUST be parked on the city street(see street parking below). Resident vehicles and guests that park their pick-up truck orvehicle (with truck license plates) in the guest parking areas will be ticketed and if necessarytowed at the owner’s expense.Fire Lanes: Residents are reminded that the driveway to and behind all garages areposted fire lanes. These areas must be kept clear of vehicles at all times, by order of theLittleton Fire Department. Loading and unloading of vehicles are permitted, but theowner must be present during this period. As a safety concern for emergency access, residentsare urged to call the Littleton Police Department at 303-794-1551 (non-emergencynumber) when vehicles are parked in the driveways for long periods of time or overnight.Street Parking: Residents with more than two vehicles or oversized vehicles that willnot fit in the garage are permitted to park on the city streets within the community.However, vehicles parked on the city streets; Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5continued on page 3Any exterior changes, replacements and/or additionsMUST be approved by the ACC Committee.Please address your request in writing toDale 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 SecretaryDiana Marrama TreasurerBruce Johnson DirectorNancy Jack Member at LargePat Cowdin Member at LargeCommitteesMaintenanceDale Lavene,Centennial Management Group, LLCP.O. Box 3459, Littleton CO 80161cmglittleton@aol.com 720-528-8557James Ramsay Bruce JohnsonFinanceLinda LancasterJim RamsayEvelyn BowmanRecreationJim RamsayBruce JohnsonJosephine SlanovichS. DorenkampDiana MarramaNancy JackArchitectural & 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/AccountingElsie Tapp 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.

December 2008 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 3LNO ScheduleThe lovely Jan Baer has once again released to theSouthPark public the coveted list of restaurants chosen forLadies’ Night Out. This list is also available 24/7 on theSouthPark website.Please note that LNO is the third Tuesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. For questions or to be added toJan’s email list, please contact her at 720-283-1077 orjannobaer@yahoo.com.2008December, Sparrows2009January, Old Blinking LightFebruary, Thai BistroParking Reminders, continued from page 3p.m., MUST display a resident permit parking decal. Failure todisplay such permit decal can result is a parking ticket from theCity of Littleton Police Department.Residents of the community are entitled to a resident permitparking decal. Decals can be obtained at the Littleton PublicServices Department at 2255 W. Berry Ave., between the hours of8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You will need the following information toobtain the decal.Proof of residency within SouthPark II: This can be in the formof a Colorado Driver’s Licenses or a prior-year’s property-taxstatement for the residence.Vehicle Registration: For each vehicle that you may berequesting a permit, you are required to provide a currentColorado vehicle registration that MUST have included the sameaddress as your place of residency within SouthPark II.Visitor and Guest Permits: Residents can also obtain a maximumof two visitor permits per calendar year. The permits willexpire at the end of the calendar year the permit is issued, exceptthat permits shall immediately expire once the owner or lessor ofthe vehicle no longer resides within the district.In addition, guest permits for large social events being held attheir place of residence during the hours the parking restriction arealso available. Application must be made a minimum of 48 hoursin advance of the social event and shall include the date, time andnumber of permits required. Issuance of guest permits shall be atthe discretion of the Public Services Director and abuse of thisprogram will not be allowed. Guest permits shall expire at midnightof the day of the social event.Any permit lawfully issued under this policy shall constitutepermission for a visitor or guest to the residence within the permitparkingdistrict to park a vehicle on the street in the permit-parkingdistrict during the hours of restricted parking. Such permissionshall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set asideany other provisions of the city code, including any other provisionsrelating to parking within the city.Visitor and guest permits will be hanger-type design and shallbe temporarily attached to the rearview mirror of the vehicle.Visitor and guest permits shall be returned to the City of Littletonupon expiration for recycling. Application for visitor and guest per-continued on page 4Need to Update Your Will?We specialize in wills and trusts,estate planning and probate.Free initial consultation.Evening and Saturday appointments available.Call 303-794-5901Patrick M. Plank, Attorney at Law26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 420Littleton, CO 80120 www.denverwills.comNeed to Update Your Will?We specialize in wills and trusts,estate planning and probate.Free initial consultation.Evening and Saturday appointments available.Call 303-794-5901Patrick M. Plank, Attorney at Law26 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 420Littleton, CO 80120 www.denverwills.comFamily is why...WE DO IT ALL!Auto ◆ HomeBusiness ◆ Financial ServicesWe all Need feel the to same commitment to care for our Need toUpdatefamilies. AsYouryour goodWill?neigh-Update Your Wbor agent, I can help youmeet We your specialize insurance needs.in wills and trusts,estate Call planning today and for probate. a freeFree quote initial on consultation.your auto andEvening homeowners and Saturday insurance!appointments available.Call 303-794-5901Patrick M. PlankAttorney at LawState Farm AgentBRUCE OYLERSW corner of Mineral & SouthPark Ln.Littleton, CO 80120(303) 730-1110We specializin wills and truestate planning andFree initial consulEvening and Satappointments avaCall 303-794-Patrick M. PlaAttorney at La26 W. Dry Creek Cir., Suite 42026 W. Dry Creek Cir.,Littleton, CO bruce.oyler.jhrz@statefarm.com80120Littleton, CO 801www.denverwills.comwww.denverwills.

Page 4 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / December 2008Dandelions, Lightening Bugs and HeliumJust what do dandelions, lightening bugs and helium have incommon? They share a category titled “things that could disappearbefore we have great-grandchildren.”While we focus efforts on energy shortage and depletion of oiland gas reserves, which are very important, we are letting thesethree little things fly away right under our noses. Well, it is timeto make a stand on behalf of what we might lose.DANDELIONS: Who knew that this most prolific invader ofgreen turf might be the largest support system for thehoney bee? As we routinely go about abolishing thelovely yellow flower from our neatly manicuredlawns, are we also killing of the bees that pollinateour crops and are a vital link in the food chain? Millionsof bees have disappeared over the last few years and there is a realconcern that the little critters that diligently produce our honeyand are a farmer’s best friend, cross-pollinating crops, may vanishforever... if we effectively eliminate the dandelion!LIGHTENING BUGS: A little understood and my mostfavorite creature on earth. These tiny flying light-bulbs haveParking Reminders, continued from page 3mits shall be made to the Public Services Department located at2255 W. Berry Ave., between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Theapplicant shall be required to show proof of residency within thedistrict by providing one of the following; valid Colorado Driver’sLicense, valid landlord lease agreement, prior-year’s property-taxstatement or current utility bill for the residence. The name of theapplicant must be listed on one of these forms of residency.entertained many generations of children on warm summernights. “Fireflies”, as they are also known, live and breed inmoist, dark parts of the country, mostly in high humidity areas,continued on page 6Removal of Dead Flower and PlantersNow that fall has arrived, homeowners are asked to removeand relocate their flower planters, pots, hanging baskets, etc.,from the common areas around the townhomes to the garage orinside the patio below the fence for storage. There is no doubt thatduring the summer months, the potted flowers add color, interest,and create “pride of community” to SouthPark. SouthPark hasbeen recognized throughout the metro area as a quality community.The beauty of the planted and potted flowers gives the communityan appearance that tells the visitors that we care.The covenants for our community state that any flowers orplantings by the homeowner cannot be in the common area.However, in the past few years, we have realized that planting ofannuals (seasonal flowers) and perennials add color and breaks upthe brown and green colors of the shrubs and ground cover in thecommunity. However, the now-dead annual flowers and perennialplants that have wilted tops need to be removed and the commonarea cleaned up. By allowing these plants to remain, gives a neglectedor “not cared for” appearance to the community.Soon, an inspection of the community will take place toensure that residents have removed the planters, baskets, deadannual flowers and cut off the tops on perennial plants in the commonarea. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

December 2008 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 5South Platte Park December ProgramsSouth Suburban offers many Outdoor Recreation activitiesthrough our South Platte Park base program. Check on-line orlook in the main SSPR Spring-Summer Connections catalog foryouth and adult Horsemanship, Bike Repair, Sailing, Fly Fishing,Rafting, Sea Kayak, Canoe Trips and much more. Contact Phil at303-730-1022 if you have questions about any OR programs.CHILDRENKids Nature Education: Adventures with WildlifeWhy do rabbits have such big ears? Why do geese fly in V’s?What’s a mouse house like? Each day we’ll investigate the life ofone of these animals and make it as a craft. Children will make arabbit basket, a goose package bow, and a mouse magnet/mask.Kids have hands on experiences with wildlife, hike in the outdoors,participate in fun activities, and use imagination and creativityin art projects. No class on Dec 22! Still 4 weeks total!Ages 4-5 yrs.#670611 Dec 1-29 M 9:30-11:30 a.m.#670612 Dec 1-20 M 1-3 p.m.Fee: $58 ($45 District Rate)Nature Night OutPlan for a date night, knowing your children will enjoy anevening of fun at the Nature Center. Games, activities, and nighthikes will reveal the animals of the night and help spark an interestin nature. Snacks provided. Ages 7-10.#672051 Dec 5 F 6-9 p.m.Fee: $15 ($12 District Rate)MIXEDMake Your Own Christmas WreathGain skills to make your own wreath as you learn aboutColorado’s evergreens. All materials provided. Take home a finishedwreath. Ages 12* to adult.#673041 Dec 7 Su 1-4 p.m.Fee: $20.00 (District $16.00)Moonrise WalkExplore the South Platte Park forests with a naturalist as duskbrings out the nocturnal creatures. Walk by moonlight with anature focus. Ages 8* to adult.674032 Dec 12 F 7-8:30 p.m.Fee: $9 adult; $7 youth* ($6 adult; $5 youth* District Rate)Cooley Lake Nature WalksExplore Cooley Lake wildlife area on a naturalist-guidedwalk. This area has limited public access to protect wildlife. Ages5*-adult. Please pre-register by calling 303-730-1022.Dec 14 Su 9:30-11 a.m.Fee: FREE!TRIPSNiobrara Canoe AdventureLie back in your canoe and let the spring-fed Niobrara Riverdrift you past dozens of waterfalls. Cardinals, indigo bunting,deer and many other and many other animals watch as you floatthrough National Wildlife Refuges and State Parks. Trip includesALL transportation, permits, naturalist guides, almost ALLmeals, and cabin accommodations. Basic canoe experience isdesired. (A basic canoe class is being scheduled for May.)Mandatory appetizer potluck pre-trip meeting Wed, May 6, 6-7p.m. in the South Platte Park Classroom.#675901 Depart Jun 5 F 9 a.m.Return Jun 7 Su 8 p.m.Fee: $449.00 ($429.00 District Rate)Add $15 solo kayak option

Page 6 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / December 2008Is your businessstruggling in today’sdifficult economy?■I’ve been helping businessessucceed for 23 years —through good times and bad!Inexpensive or free marketing ideas■ Effective websites for as little as $1,500STEWARTBUSINESSSTRATEGIESCall for a FREEphone consultationSusan Stewart303-972-1214Dandelions, Lightening Bugs and Helium,continued from page 4like the east coast of the U.S., but even those breeding groundsfor the mysterious creatures are disappearing quickly with theonslaught of new homes built with mega-lights that stay on allnight. Talking with people who have been in Colorado for a longtime, many remember chasing them as children, but not in the lasttwenty-five to thirty years. Not a lot is known about the lighteningbug, but many scientists feel that their breeding has beeninterrupted by man-made street lights and crime prevention lightson homes and businesses, which stay on all night, confusing thepoor small critters, and reeking havoc with their family life.HELIUM: Again, who knew? All those balloons we freelyfill and then let go just to watch them glide awayinto space were taking with them a non-renewablecommodity; helium! The reason we love to seehelium balloons float above earth is also the reasonfor the demise of the resource: helium islighter than our air. When helium is released intothe atmosphere, it simply keeps going, up, up and away, escapingout beyond our earth’s atmosphere. Once outside the reach of ouratmosphere, the helium is gone forever and the current pockets ofthe gas, which are mined from under the earth’s crust, are quicklybeing depleted.So, what can we do to insure that at least one more generationgets the benefit of these tiny, valuable resources? Some of theanswers are easy... instead of spraying the dandelions with toxicpoisons to kill the plants, let the little yellow flowers bloom, then,just before they go to seed, pick them. The leaves of the dandelionplant make a lovely salad base, as long as they haven’t beensprayed with weed killer. Picking the flowers won’t completelyeliminate the plants, the bees will be happier, the farmers will behappier and more productive and it won’t poison the ground withchemicals that will probably kill the bees the flowers and eventuallyus.Saving the lightening bugs is a social decision. Shutting downthe obnoxious, high-voltage lights that blanket most subdivisionsthroughout the night will give the critters a chance to reproduce.Maybe one of these days, if we save the lightening bugs, a scientistsomewhere will figure out how they produce their lovelygreen-gold glow with so little energy and very little heat, and thatknowledge might translate to a new source of lighting energy forus, creating one more renewable source of energy. Turn off yourporch lights after ten p.m., save the electricity, and save the fireflies.In addition to the savings on electricity, we’ll all get a betternight’s sleep, with fewer sleep disturbing beams blastingthrough our windows, and blocking out the light of the stars.It will be tough to tell a child they can’t have dozens of heliumfilled balloons at birthday parties, and those car dealershipsthat put up hundreds of balloons every day will need to stop doingso. We need to save our helium for boosting rocket flights tospace and other important scientific endeavors. I personally willbe sad to give up the brightly colored helium balloons, but will doso willingly if it saves the helium for more serious purposes.It does sound odd that these specific aspects of our lives willdisappear if we don’t change our habits, but they will and ourgrandchildren may not experience the joy and wonder we had aschildren without them! Do your part... save the dandelions, thefireflies and helium!— Mary K. VillalbaCopyright: Oct. 29, 2008

December 2008 / SouthPark 2 TIMES / www.southpark2-hoa.org Page 7CLASSIFIEDSClassified ads are $2.75/line. Call Colorado Lasertype at 303-979-7499 to place an ad. The deadlinefor placing a classified or display ad is the 15th of the month for the next month’s issue (i.e.,15th of Sept. for Oct. issue), except the January issue, which has a deadline of December 6th.WINTER SPECIAL: GET YOURHOUSE PAINTED FOR $1500. Americanfamily owned. 10 years in business.OB Painting. Call Rob, 303-986-8198DLIN CONSTRUCTION. Commercial,residential, building additions. Specializein basement finishes. Kit & bth remodeling.Quality work, reas. price. General contractorlic ins. Ken 303-250-2400.Happy Tailz Pet Sitting- 12 yr. SouthParkresident will take care of your pets whileyou’re away. Bonded & ins. SouthParkrefs. Jeri, 303-437-5526 [12]PAINTING BY B&B- Interior. Acousticalceilings repainted, too. Reas. rates. Freeest. 30+ yrs. exp. Stan, 303-770-4070 [12]In Home Tutoring- SouthPark resident.Licensed teacher w/Mstrs deg. Exp. w/allages + subjects. Patient, compassionate.ref. avail. Angela 720-309-6656 [12]Basement Finish, Remodeling - We do itall w/ integrity, quality workmanship &affordable pricing. 26 yrs. exp., free est. AdvancedHomebuilding 720-530-0121 [2]Highlands Pride Painting- 303-738-9203Aminals Pet Sitting Service- Pet sitting(in your home). Bonded & ins. Refs. avail.Call Nancy at 303-335-6237 [1]TECHNICAL SERVICES - SouthParkresident w/ over 20 yrs experience.Computer repairs, audio and video systems.Reliable and affordable. 303-794-9222PartyLite candles and accessories.Popular items on sale every month. ContactJan Derby at www.partylite.biz/janderby.TOTAL RENOVATIONS- Home & business.Total home remodel, additions,basement finishing, home repair, generalcontractor, lic., ins. Jacob 303-880-1947 [1]Painting/color consulting 720-331-7032QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATT/BOXSET. Brand new in plastic. Retails $529,asking $265. Also, NEW KING SIZE pillowtopset. Retails $699, asking $385.Both w/ warranty. 303-742-4860. [12]Complete Basement Finishes: Carpentry& drywall services. Gary 303-829-6363Rent-A-Granny: Personal Concierge Srv.I’ll run your errands or take you where youneed to go. Marlene, 303-979-8076Top Knotch Painting- int./ext., drywallrepairs, handyman svcs. Will beat any reasonablebid! 5% discount for Littleton residents303-523-2941HANDYMAN in your area, Bill 303-773-6491 or 303-908-9695MIKE THE PLUMBER FORMERLYDUKE’S PLUMBING- 14 yrs. exp.Competitive rates. 720-422-8139Crystal Window & Blind Cleaning!Chandeliers & mirrors. Refs, 20 yrs exp.Bonded/Insured. Bill & Jerry Call NOWavoidthe rush! 303-922-4655Carpet, hardwood, slate, tile- Installation& repairs. Call Bill at 303-794-1001A-1 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning: Res.& Comm. Repair/restretch. Tile & groutCleaning 24 hr. emerg. 303-794-6528A+ HANDYMAN Home ImprovementServices 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 & hardwood flooring. Member ofBBB. Call A+ for fast, professional serviceevery time. Steve, 303-979-7858 Major creditcards accepted. Refs., fully ins. & bonded.www.A-Plus-Home-Improvement.comTeen ServicesThis list is provided as a free service to SouthPark 2 residents. No recommendationor endorsement of any of the names on this list is implied or statedby the homeowners association board or Colorado Lasertype. Categories:(B) Babysitting * Red Cross certified for CPR (P) Pet & house sitting (L)Lawn care (S) Snow removalAudrey Moylan 13 B*/P 303-960-8300Emily Moylan 11 B*/P 303-960-8300For advertising information, ad rates and details aboutour graphic and web design services, visit our website:ColoradoLasertype.comPoints of LightThe Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has more than 25,000lights strung on more than five miles of electric wire.— WNBC.comQuality PrintingLowest B/W Prices in Town!*Black Ink Printing8-1/2" x 11" • White or Pastel Paper# Copies: Up to 500 501-1000 1001+1 side 6.5¢ 5.5¢ 4.5¢2 sides 10.0¢ 9.0¢ 8.0¢* We will meet or beat prices with a quote brought to us.Full Color Printing: Call for Quote!Colorado Lasertype303-979-7499ColoradoLasertype.com for info/rates on our HOA newsletters

Page 8 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / December 2008Operation Santa PawDecember 1–22During the holiday season, extra helpis needed for abused and abandoned animalsin the care of local animal shelters.OSP spearheads a canine/feline toy and treatdrive to benefit less fortunate pets in California.Animal lovers are encouraged to buy new toys,treats, or supplies that will be delivered in time for the holidaysto local shelters and rescue operations. For more information, goto www.santapaws.info. Similar drives are held across the nationin December.Returning To Their RootsMore than half of women over the age of 40 don’t dye theirhair, according to hair products manufacturer L’Oréal. The result:The color gray is sending a message of self-acceptance and confidencelike never before.Social ButterfliesAvoid Dementia, Study FindsAn active social life might be the key to avoiding dementia, astudy by Kaiser Permanente Southern California has found.Researchers say that the more socially engaged you are, the loweryour risk for the condition. The study followed more than 2,200women ages 78 and older for four years. The women who hadlarger social networks were 26 percent less likely to sufferdementia.While previous studies have pointed to the helpfulness ofsocial engagement, some of the results have been mixed. Forinstance, some studies found that being married was helpful,while other studies found it was not. In this study, however, theresearchers report that marriage didn’t make a difference in thedementia risk; it was the social network that providedthe protection. Those women with at least one dailycontact or more had a lower risk for dementia,and it didn’t matter whether the interaction wasmade face-to-face, via telephone, or through e-mail.YOUR SOUTHPARK REAL ESTATE SPECIALISTTerry Jenni GRI, CRSBroker AssociateRE/MAX AllianceDirect: 303-794-6932www.terryjenni.comTerry Sells SouthPark• Low Commission Fees Year Around• Littleton #1 Home Selling System• High Level Customer Referrals• Your Home Will Be Listed & Featured ON REALTOR.COM, IncludingExterior and Multiple Interior Photos of Your Home, Plus Virtual Tours.• Color Flyers, Open House &New Listing Flyers in SouthPark Newsletter• Help You Stage Your Home For Maximum Results,Including "20 Steps to Help Sell Your Home."SouthPark Real Estate Updatefor December 2008SouthPark Single Family HomesUp to $400,000 $400,000–$475,000 $475,000–PlusFor Sale 2 0 0Under Contract 0 0 0Total Sold 2008 16 2 1Total Sold 2007 14 2 2SouthPark TownhomesUp to $200,000 $200,000–$250,000 $250,000–PlusFor Sale 6 1 3Under Contract 0 3 0Total Sold 2008 9 17 8Total Sold 2007 7 19 6The information is based on MLS data November 15, 2008.Not all of the properties were listed and/or sold by Terry Jenni, RE/MAX Alliance.Ihave enjoyed living in SouthPark for the past 19 years. With acomplete knowledge of the area and the neighborhood, I knowwhat it takes to market and sell homes in this area.If you are thinking about selling your SouthPark home, give me acall: 303-794-6932. I have buyers interested in purchasing a home inSouthPark, Littleton’s premier Light Rail community! My low feeshave remained the same since 1998!Thank you.Terry Jenni, CRSSOUTHPARK TWOColorado Lasertype7817 S. Marshall CtLittleton, CO 80128-5730PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDLITTLETON, COPERMIT NO. 481