AG Gazette April/May 2005
“Communication is the key to a strong community”
April - May 2005, volume 3, issue 3
It’s Garage Sale time once again on June 17th and 18th!
By Curt Krall
Once more it’s that time of year again to clean out your garage and basement of
all that wonderful “stuff” that you no longer want or need and turn it into cold
hard cash! The annual Andover Glen Neighborhood Garage Sale will take place on
Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There
will be a sign posted at the entryway on Parker Road inviting potential
customers in for a look around. If you’re planning on having a garage sale
anyway this summer, this is the time to have it as you will have the most
traffic through with this neighborhood sale. Some of your neighbors are making
hundreds of dollars off this sale each year, so don’t be shy about trying to get
rid of that wonderful item you no longer want or need. Also, with the new Good
Will store down the street, if it doesn’t sale, just load it up in your car and
haul it there for a donation. ~
Back by popular demand – Another “Dumpster Days” weekend June 4th & 5th !
By Curt Krall
Our “Dumpster Days” weekend has been an extremely popular event over the past
few years – so much so that we expanded 2 two days last year. Our first such
weekend this year is scheduled for the weekend of June 5th and 6th. Bring your
tree limbs, and yard trash, and other non-hazardous hard to discard larger items
down to the dumpster which will be located near the Andover Glen Park entrance.
This year the dumpster will be 40 cubic yards rather than the 30 cubic yards
used in past years. For those who may need help hauling item from their house to
the dumpster, Ron Adams has volunteered to help with his pick-up truck.
Remember, no hazardous chemicals, tires, old batteries, paint, are allowed in
these dumpsters. Those should be discarded later in the summer at the City of
Aurora’s Household Chemical Roundup. For more information call Curt Krall at
303-400-9652. ~
Always an “overflowing” success!
Annual Assessments Due Soon!
by Jan Guerra
At the May meeting, the HOA Board voted to keep the annual assessment at $321
for the next fiscal year (7/1/05-6/30/06). This is the 5th year we have not
needed to raise the amount. We discussed the rising prices of water for both
individual homeowners and Andover Glen. Due to good management of our water
usage in the recent drought years, we have been able to avoid the higher tiered
prices. We will continue to monitor usage and prices and may raise dues as
needed in future years. The annual assessment is due on 7/1/05. Each homeowner
will receive a separate mailing with all information by 6/1/05. If you have any
questions related to your dues, please call Jan Guerra at 303-766-0464. ~
An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Anything Else!
By Bob Meyer
Statistics show that police rarely intervene when a crime is committed. They
usually arrive after the fact. Therefore, security depends mostly upon us and
our good neighbors. We can do lots of things that are pretty simple, such as:
1) Close garage doors
2) Cars off the street, especially at night
3) Remove overgrown landscaping
4) Install adequate lighting
5) Take lots of walks, bring your cell phone
6) Observe, and check out anything unusual
7) Be nice to our neighbors
The average person has the ability to review their circumstances and make plans
that will make it more difficult for the criminals to have their way with us.
Resolve today to be NO ONE’S VICTIM! For more information call Bob Meyer,
303-690-6927. ~
HEY, KIDS, WANNA EARN A FAST $5?
Barbara Harrington
If you’re 10 years old or older and don’t mind being outdoors and getting a bit
of exercise, we have a job for you! Windy days and passing cars bring all sorts
of interesting items (trash) to our property along Parker Road. We would like to
set up a list of young people who would like to earn a fast $5 by picking up the
trash on an “as needed” basis. You will be assigned in teams of 2, so if you
have a brother or sister or friend in the neighborhood you would like to work
with, be sure you sign up together so you can be teamed together. You will pick
up a garbage bag from Norm Arlt and return the filled one to him. With 2 people
working, the job takes about 30 minutes and each of you will earn a fast $5.
If you are interested in being on the list, talk to your mom and dad, then give
Norm Arlt a call at 303-766-7344. Parents are welcome to come and walk along
with their children. Some of the tumbleweeds in the fall are rather prickly and
other items can be messy, so you might want to bring a pair of work gloves if
you have them.
From time to time other areas may need a pick-up or other similar attention and
Norm will use the list to give you a call then, too. ~
Yes, it’s true – Totally Free Flowers to get you Spiffin!
By Bob Meyer
In an effort to “jump start” the Great Andover Glen Spiff, your AG Board has
voted to expend a small sum of money to offer a flower “starter” kit on a first
come, first serve basis to AG homeowners. These flower starter kits will include
a few modest flats of flowers and some potting soil and are meant to encourage
residents to think about improving the beauty nd “curb appeal” of their homes.
Remember the 1st Annual Great Andover Glen Spiff contest is running this summer
and prizes will be awarded in multiple categories for general “spiffiness” and
those showing greatest improvement, etc. For more information on the Great
Andover Glen Spiff or the Free Flower Give-A-Way, call Bob Meyer, at
303-690-6927. Remember to get out there and GET SPIFFIN’! ~
Next Meeting reminder: The next AG board meeting is open to all AG Association
members will be held at Shalom Park on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7 p.m.
ALLSTAR Completes Fence and Gazebo
By Bob Meyer
ALLSTAR Deck & Fence Restoration has completed the power washing and staining of
our fence along Parker Road and our Gazebo. Take a look for yourself how much
better they look! Residents of Andover Glen qualify for substantial discounts
they have a need for similar work at their homes.
ALLSTAR and other vendors are supporting the beautification of our neighborhood
by placing an ad in our Gazette which will fund prizes for our Great Andover
Glen Spiff contest. We encourage you to support these fine area small businesses
with your patronage when you can.
Have You Seen Me???
I’m a speed limit sign and use to be in the Andover Glen Park entrance, doing my
job warning people driving on Layton to slow down to 25 mph for the children’s
sake. Now someone has taken me and I would like to go back to my park as soon as
possible. If you know where I am, please return me or let any Board member know
how they can help me get back home. The neighborhood paid good money for me and
my job isn’t done yet. Thanks.
Neighbor to Neighbor
Services and stuff for sale, cheap!
Baby Sitting: Red Cross Certified Babysitter!
Great rates. Responsible 9th Grader living right here in Andover Glen. Call
Elizabeth Melton 303-693-5183.
Baby Sitting: Red Cross Certified, 14 yr. Old
Morgan McCoy, 303-248-6213.
Baby Sitting: Experienced. Loves Kids, Very fair rates. Brandy Helfer,
303-248-6213.
Baby Sitting: Experienced neighborhood Baby- sitter. Kristin Guerra,
303-766-0464.
Baby Sitting: Red Cross Certified, thoughtful and loves kids. Call Sophia,
303-693-9356.
Dog Walking: If you need your dog walked or bathed, or just played with, I am an
excellent pet handler. I have worked in a veterinary clinic and love pets!
Anjali Melton, 303-693-5183.
House Cleaning: Brandy and Morgan will do housework & odd jobs. 303-248-6213.
Gas Grill for Sale: $125 buys you a never-used, still in the box Sears 580 Sq.
in Gas grill with porcelain coated grids, swing away shelves, temperature gauge
, and more. PropaneTank not included. Call Barbara Harrington at 303-693-0868.
To place an add in this section, contact Randy Simpson at 303-693-0546, or
rgatess@yahoo.com
Andover Glen Homeowner’s Association Board Members
President: Barbara Harrington 693-0868
Vice President: Dave Kline 720-870-6697
Secretary: Randy Simpson 693-0546
Treasurer: Jan Guerra 766-0464
Preservation: Ron Adams 248-6213
Grounds: Norm Arlt 766-7344
Social: Curt Krall 400-9652
Welcoming: Cindy Wagner 693-8729
Neighborhood Watch: Bob Meyer 690-6927