The Lake Shore Community Association Newsletter, Jul 2008

The Annual Meeting Is Coming

ACC Request Reminder

Please also remember that painting your home is always a costly project. It can become even more expensive if you have to repaint because you did not receive approval from the ACC before undertaking a painting project. Please submit color samples to the ACC for approval prior to beginning any painting project.

The Lake

Social Committee

• 3 Jul 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM: Bike Decorating at the Basketball Court
• 4 Jul 11:00 AM: Meet at the gazebo for the parade, bring food dishes to the pool. Social Committee members will be there to take food and provide a raffle ticket to everyone who brings a dish. Lunch will be served immediately at the pool after the parade (11:30 AM).

• Harvard: Cold Salad (cole slaw, potato salad, deviled eggs, pasta salad)
• Baker: Chips and dip
• LaSalle: Cold Salad (cole slaw, potato salad, deviled eggs, pasta salad)
• Waco/Wesley: Chips and dip
• Caspian: Fruit or Veggie Tray
• Truckee: Dessert
• Dickenson: Hot Side Dishes (baked beans, mac and cheese, corn on the cob, rice dishes)

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Vickers at 303-898-0704.

Water Restrictions 1 May Through 31 Oct

Even and odd refer to the last digit of your address.

Address	Type of customer	Watering days
even	single family, duplex, triplex, & fourplex	Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday
odd	single family, duplex, triplex, & fourplex	Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
all	multi-family, HOAs' common areas, & businesses	Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

• Trees, shrubs, vegetables, and flower gardens may be watered by hand on any day, at any time.
• Use a shut-off nozzle and bucket to wash vehicles at home.
• Planting of low-water consuming trees, shrubs and perennials is allowed.
• To report water restriction violations, call 303-739-7195.

Neighborhood Watch Block Captains

Barbecue Grill Safety

Take the rocks out and give them a good washing. Then take apart the flame tubes known as venturi tubes and clean them with a venturi brush. General buildup and spiders' nests can cause the venturi tubes to block, causing poor propane flow from the tank. This can cause backflow to the tank and may result in a severe explosion.

Always check the connections on the propane bottle itself. When you hook up a refilled bottle, make a solution of soapy water and brush it around the connection. Turn the gas on full for a few seconds. If you see bubbles, it means you have a loose connection and a gas leak.

Make sure you are always near the grill when you are barbecuing. If it is windy, be very careful that the wind does not blow out the flame or cause it to be pulled back towards the tank. These are all very simple precautions, but they will make your grill cook more efficiently and give you the peace of mind of knowing your gas grill is safe.

Playgrounds in the Community

Your New Community Manager

Biking: Alternative Transportation

Biking Benefits

• Bicycling is an excellent alternative mode of transportation that provides many benefits to the residents of Stapleton, Denver, and Colorado.
• Bicycling is good for the body. Biking provides a low stress aerobic workout, and by combining an exercise routine into the daily commute, time is saved.
• In an urban setting, bicycling can often be faster than driving a car, when traffic is congested and slower bicyclists can pass.
• Bicycling reduces the Brown Cloud in the air, which is caused mainly by vehicle emissions. Reducing the Brown Cloud provides Denver residents more days of clear sunshine.
• Bicycling can save money. Most families spend more on transportation than on health care, education, or food.

• Always wear a helmet. Bicycle helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent.
• Be visual. Wear bright colors during the day and white or reflective clothing at night. Headlights and a rear reflector are required by law.
• Be alert at intersections. Do not assume motorists can see you, and be prepared to yield if you are not sure of a driver's intentions.
• Be aware of changing road conditions. Take turns and stops gradually on loose or slippery surfaces, or when riding in the rain.
• Be courteous. Slower moving traffic should stay to the right on streets or paths. Give an audible signal when you pass a pedestrian or someone traveling more slowly than you and maintain a safe passing distance.

City of Boulder

How to Improve Your Community and Live Peacefully in Three Easy Steps

1. Noise: Please be courteous to your neighbors when entertaining guests or working outside. Keep the noise level down by turning down your radio when you are working in the garage. Parties that run past midnight may be keeping your neighbors awake. Foul language and abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
2. Pets: If you have a dog or cat that likes to venture out of your yard, you need to do something to stop it. Animal Control will take them to the shelter, so please keep your animals safe by keeping them at home. If you are out on a stroll with your furry friend, please make sure he is on a leash at all times. This is a Covenant issue, as well as a City of Aurora Code Enforcement violation. Believe it or not, there are still pets out there that continue to be embarrassed by owners who fail to pick up after them. Please do your pets (and your neighbors) a favor and scoop that poop.
3. Trash Cans: Please remember that trash cans are not to be put out before 7:00 PM. The night before trash day and must be removed no later than 7:00 PM on the day of trash pick-up. Trash cans must be stored out of sight at all times other than on trash day. If you have been ill, or are leaving on vacation, please ask your neighbor to bring in your trash cans for you. You can return the favor next time. If this is not possible, please let your community manager know the situation.

The Aurora Fire Department Encourages Citizens to Celebrate Safely on Independence Day

Hospital emergency rooms treat more than 8,000 people injured by fireworks each year. Young people suffer the greatest majority of fireworks injuries to eyes, head or hands. Even seemingly harmless sparklers cause many injuries.

Fireworks-related injuries are only part of the danger. The careless use of private fireworks results in considerable fire and property damage each year, with aerial fireworks used illegally in populated areas often being the cause.

Although some types of fireworks can be sold in unincorporated areas of Arapahoe and Adams counties surrounding the City of Aurora, it is illegal to possess or use any fireworks anywhere in the city. The City of Aurora Police and Fire Departments will be teaming together to enforce this ordinance and to ensure that Aurora residents celebrate safely on Independence Day. Any fireworks encountered by the Police and Fire Departments will be confiscated and the person in possession may be ticketed.

If you have any questions involving fireworks contact the Aurora Fire Department, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Ste 4100, Aurora, CO 80012 303-326-8999.

Light Up the Night 4th of July Spectacular