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Page 4 www.southpark2-hoa.org / SouthPark 2 TIMES / April 2012Sprinkler System Upgrades = Being Water Smart With Smart WateringEmerald Isle Landscaping has begun the final phase ofinstalling new sprinkler clocks and replacement of sprinklerhead nozzles. These improvements are being paid from of thereserve account. The new improvements will potentially savethe Association thousands of dollars in watering costs. TheAssociation is also receiving rebates from Denver Water thatwill dramatically offset the cost of these improvements. The newsprinkler clocks, along with the installation of new sprinkler headnozzles, will reduce the amount of water used. The new wateringsystem will now be controlled by “smart clocks.” These “smartclocks” are electronically connected to a nearby weather stationwhere the local weather is updated daily. The “smart clocks”analyze the information that is received and automatically adjusthow much and how long the sprinklers need to run to give thegrass a sufficient amount of water so that the Association is notover-watering or under-watering the grass. The new sprinklerhead nozzles that are being installed will aid in conserving waterby lowering the amount of water per second that is being appliedto the grass. This will lower the effects of runoff, wind drift andallow the Association to water the grass more efficiently. Thoughinstalling a more “Green” and efficient watering system, thereare some changes that you might see. Because the new sprinklerhead nozzles will reduce the speed in which the grass is beingwatered, the sprinklers may be on for longer periods of time andfor more days per week than usual. Even with the sprinklers beingon more, the new system is actually going to reduce the amountof water used. The other change that probably will be seen aroundthe neighborhood is, initially, browner grass than past years. Theclock technology is relatively new and configuring an existingolder system to the new clock technology, data and programs willtake some time to adjust. In addition, because of overwateringthe grass, the grass will not be used to the new amount of waterand will go through an adjustment period (training the grass rootsystem for less water). Though there may be some areas withbrown grass, we are excited to install an up-to-date system, savewater, and most importantly, save money for the community.Factors in moving to the “Green” system is that Denver Waterhad notified its customers to get used to 8-10% annual increasesand their rebate program for conversion and improvements madeeconomic sense at this time. The Board of Directors would liketo stay on top of the newest technology to save the homeownersmoney, especially in this difficult economy. The grass will notdie during this period of transition, but patience will be requiredof all for this program to be successful.Monthly SouthPark Game Night:Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Rumikub,UNO (and some brand new games too!)Join us for Game Night at the SouthPark II Clubhouse,2850 W Long Drive. NO RSVP is necessary. Please call MaryKrueger at 303-730-6036 if you have any questions. Otherwise,we look forward to seeing you on Game Night! Our Game Nitewill be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at SouthPark IIClubhouse from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. You are invited tobring your favorite game – or BYOG (Bring Your Own Game!).Join us for an evening of fun. It’s FREE!We are located just one halfmile west of The Streets atSouthglenn. Stop by and checkus out, or visit our website atwww.southglenncc.com.1489 E. Easter Ave.Centennial, CO 80122303-798-1656info@southglenncc.comSouthglenn Country Club is a member onlyclub that features a par 3, nine-hole golf course,a large outdoor heated swimming pool andtwo tennis courts. We pride ourselves on beingan affordable, family friendly club. Dues for afull family membership are only $840 for theyear! New members are subject to a one-time$150 initiation fee. Once your membership andinitiation fee is paid, there are no additionaldues or use fees. Membership is capped at apoint to avoid overcrowding.➢ No tee times – just walk up and play➢ Lessons available for golf, swim and tennis➢ Junior Golf Program that meets onTuesday mornings in June and July➢ Swim Team (the Gators) that competesin the Mountain High Swim League➢ Golf leagues for Men, Women and Couples