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Officers, Directors and Representatives President Karen Padrevita Vice President Matt Fierro Treasurer Sandy Inglis Recorder Jean Henke Publisher Porchlink Media 6525 Gunpark Drive, #370-133 01 April 2015 ISSUE President's Letter Boulder, CO 80301 Adopt-A-Trail/Clean-Up Director….Ron Brink Architectural Control Committee (ACC)……..Ron Brink Membership Director Lenora Starr [email protected] Senior Activities Director Vacant 232 Dianna Dr., Littleton, CO 80124 Social Activities Community Garage Sales: June 5 & 6, 2015 4th of July Children’s parade organizer: Karen Padrevita 0 South Suburban Representative Director Pat Perlinger Welcome Committee Director Jim Stern [email protected] E-mail officers through the Official Website: Acresgreen.org Social media site: acresgreen.Nextdoor.com To establish a neighborhood watch on your block contact the Douglas County Sheriff's department at 303-660-7505. Greenleaf Greenleaf Greenleaf A Family Friendly Community April 2015 AGHOA Meeting: Date: Thurs. April 16, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: South Metro Fire Station. See agenda on page 7 The AGHOA meets the third Thursday of the following months: June 18, October 15, and December 17. 6.9% and 49.5% These are the respective numbers when looking at what percentage of our homes are paid members of the Association and then what percentage of homes we need signed up to utilize Pro Disposal for our next price break. 6.9% 6.9% of 1053 homes = 73 It seems that this is a reoccurring topic in the newsletter, so we may as well continue the theme. Are you a paid member to the Homeowners Association? $25 a year is a small investment to make into your community. Your paid membership can help support community activities such as a dumpster day or neighborhood picnic. As of right now, the HOA does not have any extra funds (due to lack of membership) to offer any community services. 49.5% 49.5% of 1053 homes= 522 We are excited to announce the new preferred trash provider for Acres Green. Pro Disposal currently services over 494 homes already in the neighborhood. Because of this high utilization, they were open to the idea of offering a tiered discount program to Acres Green neighbors based on increasing the percentage of customers. See below for the breakout of discounts provided. Your Board felt comfortable working with Pro Disposal, as we have had nothing but positive reviews from neighbors. They offer fair pricing; great service, and even bring your bins up to your garage door. They pick up on Friday with recycling pick up every other week. Pro Disposal does not offer trash or recycling bins (we just use some bought from the store and an old providers bin). They will also offer a 10% discount for Roll off containers and additional discounts for annual billing. Be sure to contact Pro Disposal directly for more details at 303-791-3827 or www.prodisposal.net. Tiers % # of new Sign Ups to reach Tier New # of Billed homes Trash only Rate Trash & Recycling Rate Starting point 42% 442 $20.25 $23.00 Tier 1 49% 75 522 $19.25 $22.00 Tier 2 55% 53 575 $18.25 $21.00 Tier 3 60% 52 627 $17.25 $20.00 Tier 4 65% 53 680 $16.25 $19.00

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    Officers, Directors and

    RepresentativesPresident

    Karen Padrevita Vice President

    Matt Fierro Treasurer

    Sandy Inglis Recorder

    Jean Henke Publisher

    Porchlink Media 6525 Gunpark Drive, #370-133

    01A p r i l 2 0 1 5

    I S S U E

    President's Letter

    Boulder, CO 80301Adopt-A-Trail/Clean-Up

    Director.Ron Brink Architectural Control Committee

    (ACC)..Ron Brink Membership

    Director Lenora Starr [email protected]

    Senior Activities Director Vacant

    232 Dianna Dr., Littleton, CO 80124Social Activities

    Community Garage Sales: June 5 & 6, 2015

    4th of July Childrens parade organizer: Karen Padrevita

    0South Suburban RepresentativeDirector Pat Perlinger

    Welcome CommitteeDirector Jim Stern

    [email protected] officers through the

    Official Website:

    Acresgreen.orgSocial media site:

    acresgreen.Nextdoor.comTo establish a neighborhood watch on your block contact the Douglas

    County Sheriff's department at 303-660-7505.

    GreenleafGreenleafGreenleafA Family Friendly Community

    April 2015

    AGHOA Meeting:Date: Thurs. April 16, 2015Time: 7:00 p.m.Place: South Metro Fire Station.

    See agenda on page 7The AGHOA meets the third Thursday of the following months: June 18, October 15, and December 17.

    6.9% and 49.5%These are the respective numbers when looking at what percentage of our homes are paid members of the Association and then what percentage of homes we need signed up to utilize Pro Disposal for our next price break.6.9%6.9% of 1053 homes = 73It seems that this is a reoccurring topic in the newsletter, so we may as well continue the theme. Are you a paid

    member to the Homeowners Association? $25 a year is a small investment to make into your community. Your paid membership can help support community activities such as a dumpster day or neighborhood picnic. As of right now, the HOA does not have any extra funds (due to lack of membership) to offer any community services.49.5%49.5% of 1053 homes= 522We are excited to announce the new preferred trash provider for Acres Green. Pro Disposal currently services over 494 homes already in the neighborhood. Because of this high utilization, they were open to the idea of offering a tiered discount program to Acres Green neighbors based on increasing the percentage of customers. See below for the breakout of discounts provided. Your Board felt comfortable working with Pro Disposal, as we have had nothing but positive reviews from neighbors. They offer fair pricing; great service, and even bring your bins up to your garage door. They pick up on Friday with recycling pick up every other week. Pro Disposal does not offer trash or recycling bins (we just use some bought from the store and an old providers bin). They will also offer a 10% discount for Roll off containers and additional discounts for annual billing. Be sure to contact Pro Disposal directly for more details at 303-791-3827 or www.prodisposal.net.

    Tiers % # of new Sign Ups to reach Tier

    New # of Billed homes

    Trash only Rate

    Trash & Recycling

    RateStarting point 42% 442 $20.25 $23.00

    Tier 1 49% 75 522 $19.25 $22.00Tier 2 55% 53 575 $18.25 $21.00Tier 3 60% 52 627 $17.25 $20.00Tier 4 65% 53 680 $16.25 $19.00

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    lifeguards wanted!We need Lifeguards for community

    pools in Centennial & Lone Tree!

    apply today: www.frontrangerecreation.comOr call our office for more information at 303-617-0221

    We can certify you!

    Dates Event Location Times More InfoMondays beginning April 6th

    Ultra Beginning Line Dance Drop in class. Each week learn a set of basic line dance steps and review previous steps.

    Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd, Centennial

    1111:55 a.m. For more information contact: [email protected].

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays

    Line Dancing with MaggieBeginners -for those who know basic line dance steps, Intermediate who are familiar with more advanced steps.

    Tues. Lone Tree Rec. Ctr.Wed. Buck Rec. Ctr.

    Beginners 1:302:25p.m.Intermediate 2:303:25 p.m

    For more information 303-708-3500 (Lone Tree)303-797-8787 (Buck)

    1st & 3rd Tues. GCC MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers)

    Greenwood Community Church, 5600 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village

    9:1511:30 a.m. For more info: www.greenwoodcc.com/Ministries/Women.aspx or Jill Bowman at: [email protected]

    Thurs. April 16 Acres Green Home Owners Association meeting

    South Metro Fire Station (34), Maximus Dr.

    7 p.m.9 p.m. Karen Padrevita, 303-799-6458

    Sat. May 2 Big Band Ballroom Dancemusic provided by Windjammers Orchestra, Dance lesson included

    Lone Tree Rec. Center (May 2, July 11, Sept 5)

    6:309:30 p.m. Tickets online or at the door. Fee $8 District Rate www.sspr.org Lone Tree Rec: 303-708-3500

    May 6 Arapahoe County Council on Aging (ACCOA) - talk on Veterans Services

    Buck Rec. Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton

    Noon-1 p.m. Pre registration requested at www.sspr.org or by calling 303-347-5999

    May 15 Deadline for articles for the June Greenleaf

    n/a 5 p.m. Contact Jean Henke at 303-649-1497 or [email protected]

    May 20 Deadline for ads for the June Greenleaf

    Porchlink Media, 6525 Gunpark Dr. #370-133, Boulder, CO 80301

    5 p.m. For more information: contact Kerri at: 720-295-2649, e-mail: [email protected]

    June 3 Arapahoe County Council on Aging (ACCOA) - Aging: Legislative Issues

    Buck Rec. Center 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton

    Noon-1 p.m. Pre registration requested at www.sspr.org or by calling 303-347-5999

    Fri, June 5 Big Band Ballroom Dancemusic provided by Windjammers Orchestra, Dance lesson included

    Buck Rec. Center (June 5, Aug. 14)

    710 p.m. Tickets online or at the door. Fee $8 District Rate www.sspr.org Buck: 303-730-4612

    Fri. June 5 & Sat. June 6

    Annual NeighborhoodGarage Sale Banners will be at both entrances the Wed. prior.

    Various locationsthroughout thecommunity

    8 a.m.4 p.m. See Acresgreen.Nextdoor.com orAcresgreen.org websites for more info

    Community Calendar Events & Activities

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    EDITOR Jean [email protected]

    PUBLISHERKerri Watts

    PRODUCTIONJennifer BeckerDeb Cunningham

    PORCHLINK MEDIA6525 Gunpark Drive #370-133Boulder, CO 80301720-295-2649Fax (303) 583-8328www.PorchlinkMedia.com

    Advertising PORCHLINK MEDIA offers businesses a cost-effective way to reach consumers in Parker, Centennial, Aurora, and Castle Rock. Information about display or business service advertising can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 720.295.2649. Notice: Paid advertising does not represent endorsement of any type by Porchlink Media. Publishers liability for errors and omissions in both news and advertising is limited to correction in a subsequent issue. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any material or ads submitted, at the sole discretion of the Publisher.

    Porchlink Media is proud to publish your newsletter!

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    Please contactKerri Watts

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    Future Advertising Deadlines:

    May 20, 2015for the June 2015 issue

    Acres Green Membershipby Lenora Starr

    The following are paid AGHOA members for 2015 through March 2015. Please check to see if your name is on this list. If

    you have a question, please contact Lenora Starr our Membership director at: 303-378-4081 or [email protected]

    Dues are payable annually. Information on how to pay dues can be found in this newsletter for PayPal.

    Your annual dues are used to pay for lighting at both signs including Christmas lights, the cost to deliver the paper copy of the newsletter, improvements at the front garden, matching gifts projects, the annual 4th of July parade and Ice Cream Social and other costs as necessary.

    Your participation in the Acres Green Home Owners Association is crucial to its continued success. Please join today.

    Adelgren, Victor & Esther

    Arias, Debbie & John

    Aring, Constance

    Babcock, Alan & Linda

    Barth, Bob & Jane

    Battin, Bob and Sandy

    Black, Jim & Hazel

    Brink, Ron & Jean Henke

    Bulkley, Rick & Maureen

    Bylsma, Brad & Bev

    Clouatre, Nancy

    Colley, Robert & Renate

    Cubitto, John and Irene

    Davis, Bill & Toni

    Domokos, Glenn &

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    England, Paul & Candace

    Fierro, Matt & Sarah

    Foote, Ron & Dorothy

    Gerken, Ray & Lucy

    Gorman, Jaclyn

    Gottdenker, Nancy

    Greek, Ninya

    Hansen, Keith & Connie

    Hope, Jim

    Houston, Brad & Sherry

    Inglis, Don & Sandy

    Jarrett, Paul & Linda

    Javori, Margo & George

    Johnston, Christine & Shawn Larson

    Joplin, D

    Katz, David & Jessica

    Kavanaugh, R. Dennis

    Kemper, Bob

    Kienholz, Kim & John

    Koch, Kathy & Fred

    Londono, Carlos & Jeanette

    Lutz, Cheryl & Bruce

    Massey, Rance & Marlies

    McKinley, Michael & Gail

    Meyer, Doug & Michelle

    Meyers, Karen

    Meyers, Larry & Pat

    Nelson, Kay

    Noga, Susan

    Nordstrom, John & Evelyn

    Norton, Gary & Svetlana

    Overcamp, Lee

    Owen, Phil & Darlene

    Padrevita, Karen & Nicholas

    Perlinger, Pat & Evie

    Peterson, Avonne

    Petraglia, Joe & Denise

    Pitrone, Russell & Lucy

    Powell, Terry & Marilyn

    Raleigh, Cookie

    Ransom, Kim

    Reichardt, Matt & Alyce

    Rencher, Cliff & Helen

    Reuter, Jane

    Romanski, Gene

    Sanchez, Becky & Terry

    Scholl, Todd & Phung

    Selafani, Vincent & Carmela

    Starr, Lenora & David

    Stern, Jim & Meg

    Thames, Jennie

    Thornburg, Lorene

    Trengen, Judy

    Vestal, Don & Linda

    Vogelsong, Paul & Kathy

    Wallace, Thomas &

    Virginia

    Walton, Steve & Katy

    Wardell, Josh & Corinne

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    By Jean HenkeAs you have probably noticed by now we have made some big changes in the publishing and delivery of the Greenleaf newsletter. The first thing you may have noticed is that it was in your mailbox, which we havent been able to do for many years. It is our hope that having the newsletter delivered in this manner, more of you will read it and get involved in the community.What may not be as obvious to you is that we are now using a new publishing company who is also printing the newsletter. That company is Porchlink. They publish several newsletters around us and we have had very good reports on their work. While the Greenleaf is not printed in green ink, you will notice full color on the front and back pages and may even see color on some ads inside in the future. We will still be posting the newsletter on Nextdoor and the website and sending out a pdf to those on our e-mail list. Another change will be the publishing of an August issue of the Greenleaf this year. We havent published an August issue for some time. In spite of publishing this issue, we will not be having a home owners meeting that month. Jean will still be editing the Greenleaf and submitting articles for publication, but the formatting, printing and distribution will be done by Porchlink. We hope that you enjoy the newsletter with these changes and we would love to hear from you on them.

    Big Changes for the Greenleaf

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    Be careful who you deal withBy Pat PerlingerThis is a cautionary tale about a bad experience I had that might affect you.

    You may have read in the papers that the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), has migrated very slowly from the east and has infested Boulder County. The EAB is very deadly to ash trees and has destroyed millions of trees in the eastern and central U.S.

    Last March I was in touch with a company called FitTurf. Their representative told me that it was important that I have the ash tree in our front yard treated for the EAB. He disagreed with what I had been told by our County Agent that the EAB was limited to Boulder County and that treatment in our area would be useless.

    I told the Rep. that I would get the tree treated if I could get confirmation from CSU entomologist Dr. Whitney Cranshaw that the tree should be treated. The Rep. said it was too early to treat the tree anyway and that he would wait till I contacted him. Lo and behold, only a day or two later I discovered a Danger ...Insecticide sign in my front yard, and there were injection nipples around the outside of the ash tree!

    I immediately complained to FitTurf, but their Rep. insisted that we had made a deal and that I must pay for the service.

    I called Dr. Cranshaw and he told me not only was it too early to treat the tree, there are no EABs in this area and the treatment was a total waste. Dr. Cranshaw also told me there would be an article in the Denver Post warning folks to be aware of unscrupulous tree care companies conning people into believing they needed costly treatment on ash trees outside the Boulder area when in fact treatment was useless. Sure enough, a little while later the article appeared in the Post.

    Believe it or not, FitTurf started billing me for the treatment. Three attempts to stop the billings over the rest of the year were fruitless, and on December 31 my account was sent to a collection agency. Needless to say, I did not pay the bill, and finally after I told the collection agency the real story, FitTurf canceled the bill.

    Further on-line research on the company shows they have an F rating with the Better Business Bureau, and terrible ratings at Yelp, a business rating company.

    Whats the point of all of this? I believe companies like FitTurf should be exposed for what they are. Some, (certainly not all, and maybe only a few) companies twist the truth, and use intimidation and fear to relieve you of your money.

    Good companies simply dont use those tactics. Learn from my mistake. Check out companies youre interested in dealing with before you work with them. The Better Business Bureau and Yelp are a good place to start.

    Pat Perlinger

    Dr. Cranshaw also told me there would be an article in the Denver Post warning folks to be aware of unscrupulous tree care companies conning people into believing they needed costly treatment on ash trees...

    New to the community or know of someone who is? Please contact Jim Stern at 303-662-0906, through Nextdoor or the AHGOA website.

    Well get a welcome package out so you can welcome a new neighbor. We want to thank Jim for stepping up to work on this worthwhile committee!

    Welcome Committee

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    Meeting Highlights AGHOA

    Jean Henke AGHOA Recorder

    Paying Your Annual AGHOA Dues

    Through PayPal.Annual AGHOA dues for 2015 are due now. To use PayPal follow these instructions. From the AGHOA website (www.acresgreen.org) , choose which level of membership you will be paying for ($25.00- Family, $15.00-Individual and $5.00-Senior) and simply click on the PayPal link.If you don't have a PayPal account, click Don't have a PayPal Account?. Enter in your debit or credit card information, name and address. You will receive a receipt via email and the funds will be taken from the card account you provided.See the membership form on Page 9 for other payment options. Thank you.

    The last Acres Green Home Owners Association meeting took place on Feb. 19th at the South Metro Fire Station on Maximus Dr.

    R J Foos, the owner of Pro Disposal spoke at this meeting. He provided information on how having them as a preferred provider will benefit our residents. At the time of this meeting, Acres Green was at 47% of residents who have Pro Disposal as their trash company. Prices vary depending on the number of residents who participate. See the story in this newsletter regarding Pro Disposal.

    There are several benefits for going with Pro Disposal as a preferred provider. First, those who go on the annual billing cycle pay for 11 months and get the 12th month free. Second, those who refer a neighbor, and they take the service; receive a free month of service. Third, they offer a senior discount (age 55). Fourth, they move the cans or bins back to the house. Fifth, existing customers will keep their lower rate unless it goes down. Sixth, there is a 10% discount for roll-offs to residents.

    One question was raised regarding the larger bins people have purchased. The trucks do have an attachment on their trucks for containers. They offer recycling. Having a preferred provider will lower the number of trucks on the streets, which will reduce the wear and tear on our streets. Following this presentation, we agreed to promote Pro Disposal as a preferred provider for Acres Green.

    There was some talk about having a roll-off day for the community in conjunction with a membership drive. That will be a future discussion.

    The next order of business was a discussion of moving to a new publisher for the newsletter. Jean looked into two companies for publishing, printing and distributing the Greenleaf. Both services would mail the newsletter. Both companies provide similar services; one uses colored paper, one is able to produce full color on the front and back pages and one charged $100 just for setup. We will sign a one year contract to start and we will be adding an additional issue in August. The association will still only pay for mailing the newsletter. Advertising pays for the printing of the newsletter. Advertisers will now be working directly with the new publisher.

    After much discussion we agreed to go with Porchlink Media as the new publisher of the Greenleaf after a couple of questions are answered. We are looking forward to this new direction for the newsletter.

    The next order of business was a discussion on all the work on the roads and easements in the neighborhood. We received a couple of calls regarding digging in peoples yards in the easements. See Rons article in this newsletter regarding easements.

    Sandy provided the treasurers report. We had $296 in deposits and charges of $46.04 since the last meeting. One CD is due to renew in April.

    Membership was only up to about 67, partly due to not all the newsletters being distributed. We will be posting the names of members again in the April newsletter to spur membership.

    The Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale will be on Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6. Applications for the matching funds program for South Suburban are due in March. We are not participating this year.

    For the Welcome Committee, Jim reported only 12 new home owners in the community. A couple of people wanted to get the welcome package to deliver to their new neighbors. Jim asked if anyone has thought of changing the month of the meetings to avoid Dec. One issue would be the schedule we are contracting for with the publisher.

    Karen announced that Margie Griffith is the SAC Rep. at Acres Green Elementary School. They are only meeting four to six times a year. She will try to see what is going on and send it out over Nextdoor.

    We were pleased to have a Boy Scout (Joe) at our meeting who was working on a communication badge. Joe was asked a couple of questions regarding what was going on in the meeting and what badge he was working on.

    Matt reported that Pat has resigned from the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and Matt has stepped up to take over that position. Matt is on the Membership Committee and Liaison on the Patrol committee. Matt will be going on a ride along.

    Jean reported on who is responsible for snow removal. Basically, the property owner is responsible for removing snow on the sidewalks around their property within 24 hours of the end of snowfall. Property owners include Douglas County Schools, South Suburban Parks and Rec. and home owners in the community. There is a Douglas County Ordinance on snow removal. The county is the point of contact for issues on snow removal.

    We adjourned at 8:30.

    Agenda AGHOA Meeting:Thurs. April 16, 2015

    Promotion of Pro Disposal as our preferred provider Newsletter publishing and delivery update

    Building around us

    Committee status (Treasurer, Membership, Social, South Suburban, Seniors, Welcome, ACC)

    Annual Acres Green Neighborhood Garage Sale June 5 & 6, 2015

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    Updates from the Architectural Control

    Committee

    Did you know. Setbacks and Easements

    Ron BrinkACC

    Im sure that over the past few months there has been a lot of activity by utility companies in the neighborhood. The most recent has been electrical cabling. Ive seen the contractor cabling guys between Acres Green and Lone Tree as well as the contractors working on Acres Green Drive recently. On Nextdoor there were some complaints about activity in some backyards by contractors and the homeowner wasnt aware of who or why.

    First, Acres Green is a very old neighborhood and as such the rules today versus what they were back in 1979 are totally different. Now there is an easement of 15 feet between your house and your neighbors. But in Acres Green, depending upon where you live, it is either 5 feet or 8 feet. This is called the property easement. Now in the backyard you have something different a utility easement. This is usually 10 feet. Bottom line, pull out your property document or contact the county to get your property plat. This will show what the easement is for your specific property. The other is a setback. The setback is usually 25 feet from your house to the street. Where do you measure it though? Check with Douglas County for how to do the true measurement or have your property surveyed and it will mark exact locations for you.

    Why do you care? The recent activity by the contractors. The utility easement is exactly that it is where most telephone, TV cabling, electrical cabling etc. is done in a residential community. Douglas County has nothing to do with this. The downside is the utility and cabling companies have the right of way. If they do work they are supposed to contact you the homeowner. If they havent it is up to you to decide what action to take. Id first start by finding out who the contractors are working for and then contact the utility directly, i.e. Excel Energy. Keep in mind that if they have to take down a portion of a fence or dig through some nice landscaping there is no requirement, believe it or not, for them to restore it! So beware if you put in a shed and they have to move it or tear it down, you are probably out of luck getting them to fix it. With that said, I contacted Douglas County Building and Zoning and they told me they have never heard of this occurring but you could be the first one so be careful with what you put there.

    Now to those side easements. There have been questions about putting a shed next to the fence. According to Douglas County, technically any structure, permanent or not, you should get a permit. Especially if you plan to put in a more permanent structure that has concrete footings and a concrete slab. Keep in mind that you would need to get a permit as well as a variance before having the work done. A variance basically says that yes this is in the easement but we are allowing you to do it.

    Spring is coming and if you are planning upgrades or modifications to your home, give me a call and we can talk before you go down the wrong road.

    Original Acres Green Sale Brochure

    The Cedarpine below is part of the Cosmopolitan set. In Feb. 25, 1975 the price for this home was $42,500. The price included a special energy pkg., shag carpet, colored fixtures and appliances, fireplace, two car garage, family room, fully improved site, oven range, dishwasher and basement. Morris General was the contractor.Thanks to Jane Barth for graciously providing these pictures. See more pics in coming issues.

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    Be a problem solver, not a problem identifierjoin the AGHOA today! A family membership is less than 50 cents a week, an individual membership is less than 30 cents a week.

    2015 Acres Green Home Owners Association Membership Form Mail to: AGHOA, c/o Sandy Inglis, 13183 Canopus Dr., Littleton, CO 80124.

    Make checks payable to: Acres Green Home Owners Association (AGHOA).

    Or pay through Paypal, see information on page 7

    To remain current as a member in the AGHOA you must pay dues annually. Home Owners Only! Join Today!

    Dues for 2015: Family $25, Individual $15, Senior (family) $5.When volunteering for a committee deduct $10 from dues. Indicate: Family __, Individual __, or Senior __

    I volunteer to serve the community in the following way ________________________________. Name_____________________________ Spouse (significant other) ___________________________

    Street Address_________________________________

    Phone Number_____________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________

    Be a problem solver, not a problem identifierjoin the AGHOA today!A family membership is less than 50 cents a week, an individual

    membership is less than 30 cents a week.

    Acres Green We are pleased that over 419 people out of the 1053 homes in the community have signed up and are sharing information in our neighborhood. If you are interested in checking out this FREE private social networking site for Acres Green residents, visit:

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    CASTLE ROCK: Sapphire Pointe & Founders Village

    NEW! Drop-In Ultra Beginner Line Dancing, Mon, Apr 6, 11-11:55 am, Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd, Centennial.

    Kick up your heels to a variety of music for exercise and to make friends. Each week in this energetic class learn a set of basic line dance steps and review previously learned steps. Good exercise for mind and body. In fact, try all of drop-in line dancing just for the FUN of it! For more information, contact [email protected].

    Tantalizing Tastes, Tue, Apr 14, 6-8 pm, Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale, Lone Tree.

    Take a trip to the shore with a delicious meal featuring five courses of expertly paired food and drink selections prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Westley, CEC. Southern Wine and Spirits will supply the wines. Cost is $36 per person, includes tax - guests must be over 21 years of age.

    The 2015 Tantalizing Tastes dinner schedule is: Apr 14, Jun 9, Aug 11, Oct 13, and Dec 8. Seating is limited, so call early for your required reservations to 303-790-0202.

    Showtime on Ice, Apr 24-26, South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S. Vine, Centennial.

    Fri, Apr 24, 7:30 pm; Sat, Apr 25, 1 pm & 7:30 pm; Sun, Apr 26, 1 pm

    This years show is called Fairy Tales on Ice which has highlights and music from Tangled, Enchanted, Sleeping Beauty, Shrek, Cinderella and Frozen and more! Purchase Tickets online, $10-$20. For more information, contact Carrie Ochitwa, [email protected].

    SSPRD Race Series this Spring!

    Rockin on the River Run, Sun, Apr 19, starts and finishes in front of the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Dr., Littleton.

    Dust off and show off your old concert T-shirts! Run along the beautiful South Platte River on the Mary Carter Greenway - flat and fast! Prizes will be awarded in age and gender categories for this 5K race. It will be timed using timing chip technology. No dogs are allowed on the Hudson Gardens property, so this will be a pooch-free event, sorry pups.

    See online registration and other important information at www.RunningGuru.com/Event/Rockin. For further information, contact Sarah Nielsen at [email protected].

    High Line Canal Run, Sat., May 9, 8 am 10K; 9 am 5K, South Suburbans deKoevend Park, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial.

    Register and get valuable information at www.runningguru.com/Event/Highline. Children and friendly dogs welcome. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, a long sleeve race shirt, a goody bag and prize drawings. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers in both the 10K and 5K race. All ages

    welcome. Pre-registration encouraged; same day registration available. For more information, contact Sarah Nielson at [email protected].

    Blood Screenings, Apr 21-24, 7-9:30 am.

    University Hospital professional staff screens cholesterol and over thirty other blood components. Appointments are on a drop-in basis. 12 hour fast required. Hours for all sites are 79:30 a.m. Minimum age 18, unless accompanied by parent/guardian. Fee: $40 and up. For more information, email [email protected].

    Lone Tree Recreation Center 10249 Ridgegate Circle Lone Tree, 303-708-3500 Tue, April 21

    Goodson Recreation Center 6315 S University Blvd Centennial, 303-798-2476 Wed, April 22

    Buck Community Recreation Center 2004 W. Powers Ave. Littleton, 303-797-8787 Thu, April 23

    Family Sports Center 6901 S Peoria St Centennial, 303-708-9500 Fri, April 24

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    Business Services Advertising

    ADVERTISE FOR LESS Its EASY email your business service ad to [email protected] $25 for 25 words. Deadline is the 20th of the preceding month. College Students and Teen AdsCollege students and teens, please contact the editor if youd like your name added for Snow Shoveling, Lawn Care and Baby or Pet sitting - Attention YOUTH UNDER 18 advertise your snow shoveling, lawn care or baby or pet sitting services here FREE. Youth ads for Baby/pet sitting, Snow Shoveling and Lawn Care ads can run for up to five

    issues only (one year) or through the season (i.e., Lawn Care April, June only, Snow removal Oct., Dec. & Feb.). To place or extend ads call Jean at 303-649-1497.

    BABYSITTING, HOUSE OR PET SITTINGCall Ashley 720-215-8941

    BABYSITTING, PET & HOUSE SITTINGRed Cross Certified - Call Sadie 720-428-0101

    BABYSITTINGRed Cross trained Call Rachel 303-649-1751

    BABYSITTINGCall Brittany at 303-799-8113

    BABYSITTING4H, CPR and First Aid trained Call Courtney 303-792-2512

    MOTHERS HELPERwill play with your children while you do laundry, pay bills, clean, etc. Let me help you. Olivia 303-362-0841

    SNOW SHOVELINGCall Erik or Brian 303-925-1465

    WATERING, PET SITTINGCall Zac at 303-916-3946

    Advertisers: The next issue of the Greenleaf comes out in June. The Deadline to advertise in that issue is May 20.

    When hiring anyone advertising in this publication, residents are urged to do their own research. Complaints regarding improper behavior will result in immediate removal of an ad.Ads placed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or the AGHOA. Letters to the editor should be no more than 250 words and include the writers name, address and telephone number. Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the publisher, editor or the HOA board. Letters containing misinformation, libelous statements or unsigned letters will not be printed.Letters to the editor should be addressed to: Jean Henke, 303-649-1497,[email protected]

    Advertising Policy: This newsletter is published privately for the residents and homeowners of Acres Green, by Porchlink Media. The Association does not fund this publication, but does pay for its delivery, which notifies residents of HOA meetings required by the Bylaws.Advertisements pay expenses related to publishing this newsletter. The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertising to any person or company. Publisher does not recommend or sanction any advertisement. Advertisers are expected to treat clients and the community ethically. Complaints from residents are given serious consideration.A complete copy of the policy statement for advertising can be received by sending a SASE to: Porchlink Media, 6525 Gunpark Drive #370-133, Boulder, CO 80301

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