In an ongoing effort to make covenant enforcement fun, and to reinforce the importance of our covenants, this month I thought I'd try the "scientific approach"....

First, many, many thanks to the vast number of folks who respect the covenants, get ACC approvals, replace your dying aspens, pay dues, etc. etc. You are a definite majority, and growing all the time.

Please understand your board is not trying to categorize "good" or "bad" neighbors. We are trying to protect everyone from a basic, unbreakable law of Physics called The Law of Entropy. "What is that?" you ask? Well, the Law of Entropy states that:

" Things, when left to themselves, will go from a state of order to a state of disorder."

Scientists generally apply this law to molecules and liquids and such, but your kid's room is just as good of an example. Other examples you know about include lawns, gardens, cars, garage storage and even paint colors! Yes, paint colors!

Let's look at this "Law of Entropy" as it applies to home improvement. If you don't retreat your deck once every couple of years, it rots. If you don't pull weeds, they trash your lawn, and if FoxRidge is left to itself, someone will eventually have a purple house with lime green shutters, a chain link fence with those little gargoyles on the corners, and, yes, even a statue of Elvis on the front lawn! Why? Because it's a basic Law of Physics!! Order to Disorder.

So, if you believe your FIA Board is a nitpicky, police-state bunch of party poopers with no life but to enforce some silly covenant � think about the incredible number of possibilities for your neighbor to do something that you think is offensive and how quick you would want the Board to do something about it.

We are neighbors who respect the agreement we signed when we bought a house in a Covenant-Controlled neighborhood. That's a law too. Like I said, we are not judging good neighbor versus bad, only bringing to attention rules that we ALL have already agreed to live by. We must maintain FoxRidge in the state of order that it began.

For example, parking your car on gravel next to your driveway doesn't make you evil. But it does lower your and all your neighbor's property value. (Order to Disorder)

Not getting approval on a house project doesn't make you unfit to live here. It means though, that you are at risk for having to do it over, because it might be against your agreement to maintain a consistent appearance in the neighborhood, and therefore affects all property values, too. (Order to Disorder)

Putting a life-size statue of Elvis on your front lawn doesn't mean you have bad taste. Well�yes it does. But it also means you haven't read your Covenants.

So, the moral is: 1) Laws of Physics cannot be broken. 2) Please respect your covenants. 3) And go clean your room!

Next month: The Sports Analogy approach

CEN-CON UPDATE

By Mike Sutherland, At-Large Board Member

1The Impact Team will be out again this summer, on bikes, patrolling the neighborhood greenbelts and parks.

2Jean Flynn, South Suburban Parks and Recreation, reports a miniature golf facility is approved at the Family Sports Center.

CEN-CON treasury is $1,120.20, which followed from the old ACCORD coffers. A by-laws meeting was held to convert the old ACCORD by-laws to CEN-CON. The proposed by-laws will be presented for approval at a future meeting. CENCON will also soon have its own website.

When you bought your house, you signed several agreements, and one of them was to abide by the rules of the Covenants (By-laws, Rules & Regs, etc.) Most of the Covenants are simple courtesy. If you keep your landscaping trimmed and yard weed-free; paint your house every few years; park RV's, boats, and large trucks out of sight ... you are most likely abiding by the Covenants, and are certainly being a good neighbor. And that's the point of Covenants.

The A.C.C. - Architectural Control Committee - is here to lend a helping hand when planning changes, updates, or ANY alterations to the exterior of your home or property. They can and will make it simple. Call Ken Kwiecien 303 804 0192 or Beverly Bunker 303 773 2065.

P.O. BOX 49985, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80115-4985 [email protected]

Whom to Contact:

To Discuss your ACC request: Contact Ken or Lisa Kwiecien, 303 804 0192 or Beverly Bunker, 303 773 2065

F.I.A. President: Paul Conkling 303 694 1057

F.I.A. Secretary: Katie Barrett 303 721 9280

F.I.A.Treasurer: Burt Elliott 303 694 2528

F.I.A. - County Line Road: Jamie Debartolomies 303 779 4933

F.I.A. - Cen-Com: Mike Sutherland 303 741 5783

F.I.A. - Covenants Consolidation: Anita Joseph-Conkling 303 507 6740

F.I.A. - Trees Advisor: John Riggs, 720 528 8602

G.I.D. Funding: Bob Bardwell 303 771 9402

Report Covenant Violations or other neighborhood problems: contact Terry Riester, Director, 303 773 3162

ACC Appeals: If you want to protest a Notice of Covenant Violation, contact Barbara Fischer, Chairman 303 694 7385 or Bob Bardwell 303 771 9402 or Bob Datson 303 220 1779

Centennial City Council Updates: www.C-Watch-News.com

City of Centennial Citizens Service Center: 303 734 4567

Centennial Ward III Reps: Jack Forhan & Andrea Suhaka

Arapahoe County Commissioner - John Brackney: 303 795 4630

Street Lights Out: 800 895 4999 Have Pole #; best time is early a.m.

Parks and Greenbelts: Scott Grimes - S. Suburban 303 721 8478

Advice - Trees & Shrubs: Arapahoe County Extension 303 730 1920

Roads & Sidewalks: County Highway & Engineering 303 792 5016

BOOK CLUB - Meets on Wed. July 18 at 7pm at Cheri Murphy's home 7957 S. Pontiac Way. We're discussing "Brazzaville Beach" by William Boyd. Next Month: "White Teeth" by Zadie Smith. Newcomers Welcome! Call Caroline 303 741 6235

LOST CAT in FoxRidge area. Small in size.Tan/White in color. Medium hair length. Blue eyes. Blue collar. REWARD. Please call Mike at 303 773 9189.

POOL MEMBERSHIPS: Join the fabulous FoxRidge Swim & Racquet Club, call Cathie Mullins on 303 290 6454. Sorry, pool is NOT part of FIA.

BRIDGE CLUB - for more information, please call Dee Barcus on 303 773 2633

FOXRIDGE GOLF TOURNAMENT: We're trying to organize something for September, and looking for interested participants... players and beer cart-riders. ALL levels. Call Paul 303 694 1057.

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Agent explained � "market price" for "market ready" � new windows, modern house colors, and replacing dead trees and overgrown landscaping � but they were out of time. House sold for way less than needed. Tragedy.

By Mike Sutherland, At-Large Board Member

Adam Workman of the sheriff's office has prepared an information packet with helpful hints to safeguard against a financially devastating crime. Call 303-795-4711 x 9949 to get a copy.

Do not give social security number over the phone

Do not carry social security card in wallet or purse

Use a shredder to destroy all papers with identifying information (bank statements, credit card receipts, credit card applications)

Check all 3 credit reports at least once a year

TransUnion - 1-800-680-7289

Equifax - 1-800-270-3435

Experian - 1-800-422-4879

Carry as little personal information, as possible, (keep your PIN numbers separate)

Block your name from tele-marketing lists by calling 1-888-567-8688.

By Ken Kwiecien, ACC Secretary

Last month I wrote about the difference in the average sale prices of homes in FoxRidge when compared to Willow Creek and Homestead. As a refresher, the differences are:

Willow Creek homes average $28,604.00 more than FoxRidge

Homestead homes average $51,060.00 more than FoxRidge

I have heard from many of you that you knew Willow Creek and Homestead homes fetch a higher average sale price, but nobody thought it was such a large gap. In the vein of how to increase your property values closer to that of our neighbors, here are a few more ideas.

1Replace dying Aspens. Many parts of FoxRidge are 20 years old, or more. The area's developers planted many Aspens � which live approximately 20 years "down here". Have your dead and dying Aspens removed and replaced with a longer lived species � pine, maple, locust�.

2Check your garage door(s). Again, many are 20 years old, or older. I know mine just recently needed some minor repair work.

3Thin out shrubs, as needed. Many of us have junipers that started

as a 12-inch pot two decades ago. In some places, these shrubs have grown unbelievable amounts and, in some places, look overgrown.

4Keep our streets and gutters cleared of lawn debris and trash.

5Roofs � 20 years in the Colorado sun is about the life of cedar shake shingles. Repair or replace as needed. The FoxRidge Architectural Control Committee has recently approved new asphalt roofing materials that not only look good, but are also less expensive than cedar, last longer and will reduce your homeowners insurance. Your ACC representatives can give you more details on these roofing materials.

Many of these points, and the points I raised from last month are simple issues of homeowner and community pride. I know we are all proud of our homes and where we live � lets make sure that others know it and see it as well.

PUT YOUR MESSAGE IN THE FOXTALES

Call Anita Joseph-Conkling 303 507 6740

Please show your support.

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At the F.A.S.T. Personal Training studio, we give you an accurate reading of your body composition measures, then build an exercise and nutritional program that is results driven, convenient, and affordable. Bring this newsletter for a free body comp reading and fitness evaluation. We are right here in your neighborhood at 5640 E. County Line Place at the end of Holly street. Call for an appt. (303) 770-6400.

ACC WRITTEN APPROVAL for ANY exterior changes will prevent future FIA enforcement efforts from MISTAKENLY coming after you. The process is quick and painless. Simply mail your Name, Address, Phone, Contractor's Name, and a detailed description of the change you plan to make � include drawings, samples, and color chips (if available) to: ACC APPROVALS., P.O. BOX 4985, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80155 or you can hand-deliver it. You will receive an expedient written proof of approval. KEEP IT WITH YOUR COVENANTS.

FoxRidge Pool & Picnic in the Park

by Bob Datson, Appeals Board

The 'NOT-TO-MISS' event of the summer!

5:30pm PICNIC AT FOXRIDGE PARK: Get your picnic baskets and mosey over to the village green at Foxridge Park (compliments of South Suburban).

We are busy with the logistics � acquiring an awning & stage, port-a-lets, a generator, contacting the sheriffs department, arranging for trash bins and pickup, and looking for sponsors for ice cream. There are lots of ways you can help. We need volunteers for a flyer/signage team, a setup team, an ice cream team, and a cleanup team - call Bob Datson (303.220.1779)

KILLERS AMONG US!

CLASSIFIEDS

FoxRidge HOME FOR SALE by Owner. Home has been Well-maintained & Updated. Total Sq. Ft is 3,622. This includes: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, loft & a finished basement. Extras: 3 car garage, Hardwood floors, New master Bath, 900 sq. ft. Deck & More. (303) 771 2540 for Details.

NEED LANDSCAPING? For Lawn Aeration, Tree and Shrub Trimming, Removal or Planting � Call Bill at (303) 779-6744. I've been a FoxRidge resident for over 20 years.

FOR SALE Call 720-482-6656 leave message

AQHA Mare 11 yr. old pretty, gentle, intermediate rider, 15H. Asking $2300. Great for lady to take lessons with.

Baldwin Hamilton 45" upright walnut like new paid $8,500. $4,250 o.b.o.

Mercury Sable '96 LS 80k miles, brand new brakes, runs great. $8,000

Polaris telescope paid $500- used twice. Asking $250

Body Solid Home Gym $1,850- firm. Exercise bike $60-firm

In 1992, while I was in Kuwait with the Army, she developed a cough that worsened over several months. When I returned to her, she was breathing with increasing difficulty and was eventually diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension. There is no cure for this deadly disease. Fortunately, she encountered Dr. David Badesch at the University of Colorado who is a pulmonary physician and is doing research in the area of pulmonary hypertension. He placed her on an experimental medication that gave her some relief over the next 2 years. Despite this treatment, her condition worsened and we sought help at Barnes Hospital in St Louis where she eventually underwent a double lung transplant in 1994. She almost waited too long because she wanted to see our oldest son, Scott graduate from Cherry Creek High School. I still remember the tears in her eyes as she left her family in July of that summer to move to St Louis to await a transplant.

During the next four months, she waited on call for a donor lung to become available for her transplant. In November, she received her new lungs. The donor was anonymous but the doctors confided to me that the donor was a 32-year-old woman who died tragically. It was the day after her lung transplant surgery that I flew to see her. She had received this young woman's lungs, a middle-aged man with a muscular heart disease received her heart and another patient received her kidneys. These three individuals received a gift of life and this young lady's death although tragic, was a beautiful blessing to my wife, Mary, and two other individuals.

Mary did exceptionally well after the transplant and led a full life for the next seven years. During those years, we traveled and we watched not only our middle son , Beau, graduate from high school but also our youngest son Brandon graduate last year. She also saw our two oldest sons graduate from College. For these wonderful years I know Mary was and will be eternally thankful, as am I. Without the wonderful medical treatment, great physicians and Mary's lung donor, Mary would have passed away long ago. She would not have seen two of her sons graduate , would not have enjoyed the wonderful gift of an additional seven years of life, and I and our sons would not have had the pleasure of her wonderful presence for the past many years.

I encourage you to fill out the application (right) for the Colorado Donor Registry to help others the way Mary, my sons, and I have been helped. Returning this form is a small thing that may lead to a wonderful blessing for someone like Mary. Thank you.

There has been a fund established in Mary's name to help transplant research and medical education. If you wish to contribute:

Mary Bennion Memorial Fund

/o the Hilltop National Bank

PO Box 2680

Casper, WY. 82602

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