Chapparal Sage

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A Publication of the Chapparal Homeowners Association

“You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.”  
    — A. Lincoln

Thank You Friends, Neighbors and Family Bark For The Cure – Chapparal Dog Swim

Kristen and I want to thank our family, friends, neighbors, boy scouts and the students from both Grandview and Regis for helping us with Bark For The Cure. A special thank you to the Metro Board for allowing me to hold the event. The weather was perfect, and it looked like the dogs enjoyed their special day at the Chapparal pool. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network thanks each of you for your generous donations to help those affected by this disease. Kristen and I appreciate the support from the community and know how much this would have meant to Spence. (See pictures scattered throughout the newsletter) — Laura Matthews, lm31matthews@gmail

Waste Management Contract for 2013-2014

A notice and bill will be sent out to all current customers of Waste Management in another month asking if you wish to continue to have Waste Management as your trash pick up provider. The bill will not be due until February 15th 2013. It is all being sent together to save postage cost. if you will not be renewing I need to know ASAP, that you will not continue after March 1st, 2013. As this is a renewed contract WM will not be offering a late start program, as they did this year, 2012-2013. If you would like to have WM for your trash pick up, before March 1st, 2013, the schedule for becoming their customer is on our website: www.chapparal.org. The annual rate for residents will be $123.55, effective March 1st, 2013 to February 28, 2014. This is a little less than a .40 cents per month increase in cost. Payment will be due by February 15th.

Chapparal Community Directory 2013

You will also be receiving a form to be completed regarding the Chapparal Community Directory. Please check your current information/spellings in the directory. If you want to be added, deleted or have corrections made, please return the form by mid December. If you prefer to receive it online instead of receiving a hard copy please mark that box on the form.

Doc Library

Chapparal is a covenant community. On the Chapparal website, you will find a list of our governing documents and policies. If you did not receive them at the time of your house closing or have forgotten what they state, see them on www. chapparal.org.

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October 2012

Coyote Alert

Be aware that the coyotes are becoming more aggressive and entering yards during the daylight hours. Please use caution when allowing your pet to be outside. When coming in contact with a coyote: • Do not run away from or turn your back on a coyote; • Shout ‘go away’ in a loud and authoritative voice at the coyote; • Wave your arms, clap your hands and throw objects in the direction of the coyote to encourage it to move away from you; • Be as big and loud as possible using hazing tools such as whistles, horns, rocks, water guns filled with vinegar, etc.; • Pick up any small pets or children that are with you; • If the coyote does not leave the area, back away slowly while still facing the coyote.

Library Closure

The Arapahoe libraries will be closed Monday, October 8th for Staff Development Day. For more information and the latest news go to arapahoelibraries.org.

New Feature

If you would like to acknowledge a birthday, wedding, anniversary etc. in the Newsletter send the information to [email protected] by the 18th of the month prior to when you would like to see it in the Newsletter.

Chapparal HOA Board Meeting Mon., Oct. 8th • 7 p.m.

Creekside Elementary School

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Applying for ACC Approval

The application for approval of a summer project can be found on the chapparal.org website. After you login, click on DOC LIBRARY, then Architectural Control, then ACC Design Request Form. Dan Hartman is the ACC Coordinator. If you need further information, you can contact him at 303-617-1605 or [email protected]. Allow 30 days for the approval process.

Community Website

To access the community website for the first time, log onto chapparal.org, click on the red “register” link in the member login box. Enter 4711 for the code, hit enter and then follow the steps to create your account.

Chapparal Homeowners Association Board of Directors

President: Christopher Worley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 720-289-4040 Vice President: Jackie Anderson Secretary: Monica Bromley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-699-6706 Treasurer: Jean Worley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-693-8989 Director: Kel Muckleroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-507-9823

Newsletter Coordinator

Jean Worley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

ACC Coordinator

New Board Member

Jackie Anderson will be replacing Glenn Calfee as Vice President. Jackie will also be assuming the responsibility of organizing the Sleigh Ride and 4th of July Picnic. Thank you Glenn for your service to the community. October 8, Columbus Day October 16 National Boss Day October 31 Halloween “The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing.” — John Adams

Chapparal 480 Homeowners Association Meeting

Minutes of the meeting held: Monday, Sept. 10, 2012  Creekside Elementary School. Board Members in attendance: Christopher Worley, Jean Worley, Monika Bromley, and Jackie Anderson.   I.  Call to order: 7:30p Minutes from Special Meeting of 8/27 approved. II.  Treasurer’s Report: a. Increase of WM by about $7 a year. Jean will send out a letter to community letting them know why. Will need a reply from community with a commitment letter by January 1. b. Jean is checking on progress from the one outstanding HOA dues... and the lien. III. Architectural Review Committee Update: There was approval of 2 roofs and windows. The Tinkey v. HOA lawsuit has been settled. IV. Chapparal Metro District Update: No members in attendance V. New Business: Dumpster weekend in October. For one weekend - Saturday/ Sunday. Will be monitored by homeowners. Coyote attacks are happening again. Thursday 9/6. Please be aware. Talked about snowplowing. Maybe paying a resident to do a street that does not get plowed by City. Talked about seeking new counsel for HOA - Folkestad Fazekas Barrick Patoile, from Castle Rock.   Meeting adjourned: 8:14 p.m.

Dan Hartman . . . . . . 303-617-1605 or [email protected]

Chapparal Metro District Board Members President: Garry Cornish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-693-4431 Vice President: Gerry Weaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-699-6033 Treasurer: Tom Lash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-617-9911 Secretary: Randy Baham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-484-1532 Director: Steve Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-807-3019 The Board meets the second Tuesday of the month at Fire Station #42 on Parker Road at 3:00 p.m. The Chapparal Homeowners Association, a non-profit homeowners association, publishes the Chapparal Community Newsletter monthly. To submit articles, please call a Board member.

Advertising The deadline for advertisements is the 15th of the month for the next month’s issue except the Jan. issue which is Dec. 6th.

To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499 To find the ad rates and discounts, go to www. ColoradoLasertype.com and click on the “Advertising Rates” link. email: [email protected] Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the publisher or the association of the goods or services offered therein. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not of the Board of Directors of your association or the publisher. Neither the Board, publisher nor the authors intend to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication.

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Online Newsletter

If you would prefer to get your newsletter online and are still getting a paper version please let Jean know at [email protected]. You will need to register at the community website in order to receive the newsletter online.

ACWWA

For any water or rate concerns, please contact Arapahoe County Water & Waste Management (ACCWA) directly at 303-790-4830. Location: 13031 East Caley Ave. in Centennial. For more information, please visit www.ArapahoeWater.org. Emergency/After Hours: 303-886-2059.

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Notes from the CMD

 

We hope everyone enjoyed the summer swim season. We’d like to thank everyone at Front Range Recreation, especially our great life guards,  for another great year.    You may have noticed the construction of entry signs has begun  at Chapparal’s three “secondary” entrances on Easter, Hinsdale, and Flanders.  Everything should be finished in the next few weeks.
 — Tom Lash

“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” — Thomas Jefferson

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Thursday Lunches in October, Noon – 1 p.m.

Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton. Join us for the weekly lunch. On October 18, accordion player Peter Kron will provide live Oktoberfest entertainment. For all lunch reservations, call 303-797-8787 by Wednesday at noon.

Senior Resource Day

Friday, October 12, 9:30 am-2 pm, Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton, FREE. Arapahoe Council on Aging presents Pathways to Wisdom. Colorado first lady, Dottie Lamm, will be the keynote speaker for the event, which includes over 80 exhibitors, a document shredder truck and many resources that are especially valuable for seniors. For more information, call 303- 273-2855.

Waste Management –Hazardous Materials

We have recently introduced a new line of recycling products focusing on hazardous materials such as light bulbs and batteries. Visit www.wmlamptracker.com to learn more. If you are interested in our hazardous waste recycling solutions you can use code 050490 and receive a $10.00 discount on every product ordered.

Monster Mash, Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 27, 6-9 pm, Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial. Come enjoy a spooky laser tag challenge, eXerGame Zone, inflatables, bumper cars and the climbing wall. From 8-9 pm, enjoy a Halloween skate and costume contest. Skate rental included. No masks due to safety concerns. For information, call 303-708-9500.

Hoofin’ it Through the Hollows Run

Saturday, October 27, 5:45 pm, deKoevend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd. Take a spooky sprint at dusk along the Highline Canal. Enjoy music, goodies, and prizes for best costume! All ages and abilities are welcome. Costume contest at 5:30 pm before start of race. For information, call 303-798-7515. Register online: www.RunningGuru.com/Event/HoofinIt

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Spooktacular: Friday, October 19, 5:30-8 pm

Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, FREE. A safe “trick or treat” experience for children up to 11 years. Come enjoy Little Monster’s Mansion, Haunted House, Cup Cake Walk, Arts & Crafts, Tattoos, Spooktoddler, Trunk or Treat Street, Carnival Games and Costume Contests! For more information, call 303-483-7062.

Youth Winter Basketball Registration

Friday, October 26 (deadline) or until teams are full, South Suburban Athletics Office, 6631 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Register online at www.sspr.org or Athletics Office weekdays, 8 am-5 pm. For more information, call 303-798-7515.

Blood Screenings

October 16-19, 7-9:30 am, Buck, Goodson, and Lone Tree Recreation Centers & Family Sports Center. University Hospital professional staff screens cholesterol and over thirty other blood components. Appointments available or on a drop-in basis. 12-hour fast required. For more information, call 303-730-4610. • Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree on Tuesday, October 16. • Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial on Wednesday, October 17. • Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton on Thursday, October 18. • Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St., Centennial on Friday, October 19.

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Cherry Creek Schools

For information about Cherry Creek Schools, visit www. CherryCreekSchools.org. For questions or concerns about Cherry Creek Schools, contact Tustin Amole, Director of Communicatons, at 720-554-4475. CCSD NEWS DELIVERED TO YOUR EMAIL BOX   Get the latest news from Cherry Creek Schools by signing up for the monthly Cherry Creek Schools Community eNewsletter. Subscribers will also receive occasional ‘eBlasts’ containing breaking news and emergency information. Go to www.cherrycreekschools.org and click on “eNewsletter” in the left hand column. The Cherry Creek School District thanks all the parents who utilized the new Online Check-in System to fill out important forms for the new school year. The district’s Information Systems Department spent 18 months developing, testing and implementing the new system, which saves parents time because they do not have to enter the same information on multiple forms. They can also update information, such as a change in a cell phone number, at any time during the year. During the regular Board of Education meeting on Sept. 10, Dr. Scott Siegfried, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services, reported that the online system also saves time for school staff members, who do not have to enter data into the system. In addition, the online system will save approximately 624,000 pieces of paper! NOTE TO PARENTS: During the Online Check-in process, some parents overlooked the opportunity to authorize their email contact information for use by their school and PTO/PTCO for important communication. If you believe you may not have subscribed to your school’s email communication tool, please log back in to mycherrycreekschools.org, click on Parent Forms, then scroll down and select Yes on this item: Would you like your contact information (parent name, student name, home phone, email) to be forwarded to your school’s PTO group(s) for all students in this household? 2012 VETERANS WEEK IN CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS The Cherry Creek School District will again honor our nation’s veterans and active duty military personnel with educational events and community celebrations at every school in the district. Mark your calendars now for 2012 Veterans Week – November 5-9, 2012. Watch this newsletter or check the Cherry Creek Schools website, www.cherrycreekschools.org, for a complete list of Veterans Week activities as we get closer to November! YOU’RE INVITED! Eaglecrest High School Oct 9 6:30 pm, Band Concert Oct 23 6:30 pm, Choir/Orchestra Concert Grandview High School Oct 9 Jazz Band Concert, Theater Oct 10 Band & Orchestra Concert, Theater Oct 16-17 Choir Concert, Theater  Overland High School Oct 6 9 am-4 pm, Craft Fair Oct 9 7-9 pm, Fall Choir Concert Oct 11 7-8:30 pm, Instrumental Concert Smoky Hill High School Oct 11-12 7:15 pm, Night of Stars Oct 23 7:15 pm, Orchestra Concert Oct 24 7:15 pm, Choir Concert

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Towel Day, Wednesday, October 17

Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, Douglas H. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, FREE. Begin your search now. No questions asked. Surrender as many as you have. Bring in your District white towels, clean or sweaty (not torn) to all South Suburban Recreation Centers and receive a prize for each towel. For more information, call 303-798-2476.

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National Dental Hygiene Month

Brushing your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day remains a crucial component of good oral hygiene, reducing plaque build-up and the risk of cavities and gingivitis, as well as other diseases. National Dental Hygiene Month emphasizes easy ways to incorporate a simple oral health regimen into an active and busy life.