Canterbury TalesA Covenant Protected Community

August 2018 Vol. 21 No. 08 • Circulation: 385

Upcoming HOA Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 7th, 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 7:00 p.m.

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2018 Canterbury HOA Dues – $75.00Due Date: November 15, 2017

CHOA, P.O. Box 621382, Littleton, CO 80162

Name:____________________________________________ _________

Address:____________________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________________________________

Email Address:______________________________________________(Why we ask? Just in case there is an announcement and we need to

get information to homeowners quickly. We promise we will not abuse this.)

Canterbury Calendar of Events

Wine Tasting: Monthly. 2nd Sat. @ 6:30 p.m. Tom Daniels - 720-272-0030 or Linda Daniels - 720-552-4628 for more infoConcert in the Park: August 19th, 5 - 7:30 p.m.Fall Dumpster Day: September 22nd 8 a.m. - NoonAnnual HOA Meeting: October 2ndHalloween Festival: October 27thHoliday Hayride: December 9th

HEY KIDS! When You Are Out Playing,

Watch For Cars Because They Might Not See You! Ouch! Be Safe Out There.

Neighborhood “Slow Down” Signs

You have hopefully noticed the roving “Slow Down” signs throughout the Canterbury neighborhood. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to “host” one in their yard for a couple of weeks. The Canterbury Crime and Safety Committee, with the support of the Canterbury HOA, had the signs printed up in the hopes of getting peoples’ attention and slowing traffic down throughout the neighborhood. With kids home from school for the summer, there are lots of younger folk playing out-side. And the combination of impulsive inattentive kids along with inattentive speeding drivers can be deadly. The legal speed limit is 25 mph in the neighborhood but it might be better to slow down to 20 mph where there are cars parked along the street, blocking the view of kids playing. They can be quick to run out after a ball or toy, or to ride their bike down a driveway, possibly hidden by vegetation, and into the street. Being distracted by your phone, your car’s entertainment system, gps, or anything else could mean no time to react. In a heartbeat all of your lives could be changed forever. And all because you were checking a text message. Or changing a radio station. Or some other meaningless distraction. Not worth it! Take care of all those distractions BEFORE you pull out of your driveway or before you leave to come back home. Let’s continue to keep the streets of Canterbury safe and accident free!

Foothills Concert Series - FREE

Foothills Park & Recreation District presents Narrow Gauge on Thursday, August 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. Bring the family and lawn chair/blanket to enjoy a picnic and watch the sunset over beautiful Johnston Reservoir. www.ifoothills.org/concerts

2018 Board MembersCanterbury Homeowners Association

P.O. Box 621382 • Littleton, CO 80162www.hoacanterbury.com

President: Leslie Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-560-8988 Vice President: John Anthone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653Secretary: Steve Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-289-6574Treasurer: Debbie Meienberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-948-8999 At Large: Tom Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-272-0030At Large: OPEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .At Large: Chris Haller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-506-2892At Large: Karen Mulberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-904-0199

Contact us by email at:president@hoacanterbury.com

architecture@hoacanterbury.comcovenant@hoacanterbury.com

CommitteesWelcoming: Jenelle Bezdek/Natalie Cushman . . . . . . . 303-668-6970Maintenance: Tom Daniels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-272-0030 Architectural Control Chair: John Anthone. . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653 Covenant Control: John Anthone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-717-9653Website Manager: Chris Haller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614-506-2892Tales Editor: Sharon Brigner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303-979-4400Tales Delivery: Barb Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720-323-6589

The Canterbury Tales is published monthly by the Canterbury Homeowners Association, a non-profit homeowners association. The newsletter is distributed by block leaders.

News ArticlesThe deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month before the next month’s issue, except for the Jan. issue which is Dec. 10th. Please email news articles to the editor at sbrigner@comcast.net. All “Letters to the Editor” must be signed and include a daytime phone number in case there are any questions. Letters may be printed without the author’s name if requested.

AdvertisingThe deadline for advertisements is the 15th of the month for the next month’s issue, except for the Jan. issue which is Dec. 4th.

To place an ad, call Colorado Lasertype, 303-979-7499.Email: getinfo@coloradolasertype.com

To find ad rates and discounts, go to www.ColoradoLasertype.com

and click on the “Advertising Rates” link.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 profession-al service or opinion through this publication.

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Jefferson County Contact Info Animal Control: 303-271-5070 or report to animal-control@jeffco.usFire Info Hotline (fire restrictions, fireworks): 303-271-8200Foothills Parks & Rec (Chaucer Park): 303-409-2100 or www.ifoothills.orgParking (parking problems, abandoned vehicles): 303-277-0211Road & Bridge (street/potholes, sidewalk, snow/ice issues): 303-271-5200Sheriff (non-emergency): 303-980-7300 or sheriff@jeffco.usTraffic (recurring neighborhood issues): 303-271-5677

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Free Concert August 19th Coming very soon to Chaucer Park, Chris Daniels & The Kings will be returning to perform at the annual Canterbury Summer Concert in the Park on Sunday, August 19th, from 5:00 to 7:30pm. According to Wikipedia, Chris Daniels formed the band in 1984. They play jump blues, funk, R&B, and swing and have also played back up for artists including Bonnie Raitt, The Drifters, and Bo Diddly. The band has released 15 albums and has toured throughout the United States, in addition to doing 21 European tours. They have performed at prestigious festivals, for three US Presidents, and have been featured on a variety of American and European TV shows. And Chris has been induct-ed into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. You can find out more about Chris Daniels & The Kings on Wikipedia, on their website, www.chrisdaniels.com, and on their Facebook page. Even better, you can experience the band in person by bringing family and friends to the concert on August 19th. In addition to the toe tapping, dance-along-to music, there will be a food truck on hand for you to purchase great tast-ing wood fired pizza. And back by popular demand, Byl, the Balloon Guy, will be making his amazing balloon creations! Bring your chairs and enjoy a great evening with your fam-ily, friends, and neighbors!

The Annual Concert Opens With a New Playground! A new playground is coming to Chaucer Park! The old playground will be closed on July 27th. You will see the current playground equipment being removed during that last week of July. The playground will be taped and closed for a couple of weeks. Foothills Park & Recreation District will be working with a large group of volunteers from the Columbine Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 11th to build the new playground. They will be out at the park most of the day, working in three shifts. Please feel free to swing by to check out the progress or help out. The new playground will have its Grand Opening during the Concert in the Park on Sunday afternoon August 19th (5:00 pm to 7:30 pm) and there will be a Foothills representative out in the park to answer any questions. Stay tuned for more improvements coming to the park in 2019! Any question please call Sarah McAfee, Parks Volunteer and Operations Coordinator for Foothills Park & Recreation District, at (303) 409-2317.

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anything online - any sort of personal information, pic-tures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.

8. Make sure to backup your data on a regular basis in case something goes wrong. By taking preventative mea-sures, you can save yourself from headaches later on.

9. Log out of sites when you’re done using them. Logging into a site creates a cookie in your browser, which iden-tifies you and, if stolen, can compromise your account. This is especially an issue on sites that hold sensitive information, like your bank account or credit card num-ber, so it’s always best to log out once you’re finished.

10.Don’t forget about your phone! Everything on this list is applicable to all devices that can go online...so your phone, tablet, and all smart devices.

Sources: • https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-ways-to-

stay-safe-online/ • https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/28800/stay-safe-online-

top-tips-internet-safety/ • https://www.voanews.com/a/eleven-ways-to-keep-

yourself-safe-online/2650658.html • https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/consumer/con-

sumer-threat-notices/10-tips-stay-safe-online/ • https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Safe-on-the-Internet

- Beck Larson, Canterbury Crime & Safety Committee

Top 10 Ways to Stay Safe Online Now more than ever, it’s paramount to be aware of the dan-gers that lurk on the internet. Here are the top ten things you can do to keep yourself, and your family, safe online. 1. Keep your software current. If automatic updates are an

option, turn them on. 2. Make your passwords strong and long. Use special

characters where allowed and mix in capital letters. A complete sentence that you can remember typically works well - for example: IlovemydogSpot!. Remember to use a unique password for each of your accounts.

3. Be very wary of what you click on. Delete suspicious emails. Don’t open attachments unless you’re absolute-ly sure they’re safe.

4. Be wary of public Wi-Fi - always assume someone is watching. Only transmit data that you wouldn’t mind being stolen and never enter login details or banking information when connected to public Wi-Fi.

5. Use an ad-blocker: not only does it make pages load faster and remove annoying ads from your online life, it also makes your web browsing experience safer and more private.

6. Clear your cache. Every time you use a browser like Firefox or Chrome, it keeps track of where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Often by default, records of every site you visited and all of your uploads and downloads can be kept for days or even weeks.

7. Privacy is important, think carefully before you share

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10 Days of Family Fun in Littleton Whether you lived here all your life or are new to the area, one of the “must dos” of summer around Littleton is Western Welcome Week (WWW)! http://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/ Going into it’s 90th year, WWW offers a big slate of primarily family fun activities, many of which are free! The first day kicks off with a book sale and art shows and then the cook out and free concert and fireworks at Sterne Park – always lots of excitement! South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center host the free Stampede for Open Space on the 1st Saturday of WWW, this year is August 11. From 9 a.m. to noon that day enjoy old time games, free gold panning, mountain man tales, and learn about and help support open space in our area. Another great WWW event at South Platte Park is the Annual HawkQuest Family Night when that raptor education group brings live birds of prey for education presentations, often with overhead flights! Be sure to have your camera in hand for this nominal fee spectacular, this year on Tuesday evening August 14! The week wraps up with the fun parade through downtown Littleton on the last Saturday, plus a slew of other fun happenings that weekend. Check out the full schedule of events on the WWW website noted above. We hope to see you somewhere having fun during Western Welcome Week! South Platte Park is a natural open space area owned by the City of Littleton and managed by South Suburban Parks and Recreation District with the mission to help our community find meaning and value in natural open space areas through direct positive experiences. For information visit ssprd.org/nature.

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Doggy Dip August 19 & 20 Dogs will rule the pool when Foothills Park & Recreation District hosts the annual Doggy Dip at two pool locations and dates. It’s the “coolest” end of the summer season pool party for your dog! There are two locations & two different dates this year, so pre-register your pooch now: • Sunday, August 19 from 5:30-7 p.m.

at Deer Creek Pool (8637 S. Garrison Street, Littleton, CO 80128, 720-981-8393)

• Monday, August 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Weaver Hollow Pool (12750 W. Stanford Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465, 720-981-3108)

Sign your dog up for one or both events. The Doggy Dip is for dogs only; open swim for people is not available. Pre-registration is recommended. Fee is $12 per dog; each dog must have its own handler 12 years of age or older. Owners must provide proof of their dog’s current vaccinations, and a current rabies tag on collar provides sufficient proof. Register at www.ifoothills.org or call.

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Hudson Gardens August Concert Schedule • Saturday, August 4th, Little River Band • Sunday, August 5th, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell,

Astro & Mickey • Saturday, August 11th, Kenny Loggins • Sunday August 12th, Toto • Saturday, August 18th, Josh Turner • Sunday, August 26th, Big & Rich • Sunday September 2 – Boz Scaggs Purchase tickets: Altitude Tickets is the exclusive ticket vendor for the 2018 Summer Concert Series. Purchase tick-ets https://www.altitudetickets.com/events/venue/hudson-gar-dens or call Altitude Tickets at 866-461-6556.

JCPL purchases memberships at local art, culture, history and outdoor destinations so that library cardholders can explore Colorado for free. Each library cardholder is eligible for two Culture Passes per month. Culture Pass benefits vary by desti-nation.How do I reserve a Culture Pass? Any library cardholder can reserve a pass at the Library, jef-fcolibrary.org or 303-235-5275. Reserve passes up to 30 days in advance. Each cardholder is eligible for two Culture Passes per month. Limited availability.How do I know if the destination I want to visit is a Culture Pass partner? The following destinations are in the Culture Pass program. • Butterfly Pavilion • Colorado Parks Pass • Denver Firefighters Museum • Denver Museum of Nature & Science • Denver Trolley • Dinosaur Ridge • Foothills Art Center • Golden History Museums • History Colorado Center • Museum of Contemporary Art Denver • Molly Brown House Museum • Museo de las Americas • Rocky Mountain Quilt MuseumHow does the Colorado State Parks Culture Pass work? This special Culture Pass provides free admission for one

automobile to any Colorado State Park. To make your visit even more exciting, it comes with a backpack that holds maps, brochures and binoculars. The pass must be picked up in per-son at the location where the reservation was made. You have between Thursday and Tuesday to pick up, use, and return the pass and backpack to the Library. A $5.00 a day (up to $25.00) late fee applies to passes returned after Tuesday. Please do not return backpacks and passes in the book drop.

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An open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market hosted on the first Saturday of each month. May throught October from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come enjoy the “Thrill of the Hunt” – it’s not about acquiring more “stuff” it’s about the deal, the fun of finding that little piece of Americana that makes your “heart skip a beat” and most of all gathering with friends and making new acquaintances.Market Tips: • Arrive early • The show will go on rain or shine!! • Always wear comfortable shoes. • Bring a back-pack so your hands are free to touch and feel.

A Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove • Bring cash and credit cards. Many of our vendors

are now accepting major credit cards (but just in case, cash is still king)

• Hungry? Don’t forget to visit our food vendors as well!!

• And Remember – Imagination Is The Key Ingredient!!!

Aspen Grove Farmers’ MarketEvery Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.June 13th - October 10thLocated in front of The Gap

Low Income Seniors May Qualify for Nutrition Assistance! Adults aged 60 and over may be eligible to receive a month-ly nutritious food box consisting of non-perishable protein, milk, juice, cereal, canned or dried fruits and vegetables, and refrigerated cheese. Food Bank of the Rockies and our partner agencies want to make sure no senior goes hungry. For more information, seniors and their families can con-tact: Food Bank of the Rockies, 720-473-6323 Ext: 25,26,27 &32. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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QUEEN PILLOWTOP MATT/BOX SET. Brand new in plastic. Retails $529, asking $265. Also, NEW KING SIZE pillowtop set. Retails $699, asking $385. 303-742-4860. Professional housecleaning available. Great refs, reasonable rates. Call Gigi 303-523-0792.KERI’S COLORS & PAINTING. 720-331-7032.Lone Wolf Sprinklers. 30+ yrs. exp. Repairs, start-ups, updates & winterizing. Free estimates. O: 720-362-2563 C: 720-934-6701.Tom’s Top Notch Painting: Interior/Exterior, Drywall Repairs. Tom Martino approved. 303-523-2941.

Highlands Pride Painting- 303-738-9203Lisa’s Music Studio. Piano, Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Viola, Violin, Cello, Drums and Flute. 303-883-1157.Yard & garden design, consult & planting www.oakesgardendesign.com 3/999-8228Summer air duct cleaning & chimney clean-ing. Chimney repairs 10% off 720-299-7782.Tree Trim. Specialist, call Mr. B! Free est., ins., 30 yrs. exp. 303-932-2514OB PAINTING. Interior/Exterior. Free Esti-mates. Rob: 303-986-8198

KENOSHA GLASS Window repair, table tops, mirrors, shower doors. 303-972-7880Drywall - Basement finishes - Remodeling. Years of exp. w/ refs. Gary 303-829-6363Stecki painting. Inter/ext. Jeff 720-331-7025Mike the Plumber - Your reliable neighborhood plumber for 14 yrs. Competitive rates. Free estimate. 720-422-8139Aminals Petsitting Service: Pet sitting (in your home). Bonded & ins. Refs. avail. Call Nancy at 303-335-6237Columbine Tree - Trimming & Removal. Stump grinding. 45 yrs exp. 303-979-5330.

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American Adventures Month This is your last chance to get away before summer ends and school starts. Take a road trip, go camping for a weekend, or visit tourist attractions in your home state or a neighboring one. Whatever you do, don’t let the season end before you and your family have had an adventure.

National Night Out, Aug. 7 The first Tuesday of the first whole week of August pro-motes the partnership between communities and local law enforcement. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhoods safe. Visit https://natw.org/ to learn more.

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The Future in your hands. Make sure you make the right choices.

Feel free to call, text or email us with any

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Address

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10726 West Rowland Avenue 4 4 3,480 Two Car $559,900 Under Contract

10736 West Ottawa Avenue 5 5 3,273 Three Car $619,900 Under Contract

8500 W. Bowles Ave, Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80123

303.668.0950 303.916.7997

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Current Canterbury Listings

The Economy

Consumer prices barely rose in June, but the underlying trend points to inflation. Rising inflation will likely lead to more Fed rate increases and higher rates.

Producer prices rose more than expected in June, another factor pointing to inflation. This jump was

the largest annual increase in 6-1/2 years.

Although trade war concerns have escalated, there's not a lot of fear that this will hurt the economy. In the meantime, mortgage rates have remained stable

Housing News

Homeowners have an estimated $5.8 trillion in accessible equity, the highest ever recorded. Despite

this, fewer owners are taking cash out than in previous eras.

Inventory remains tight, but could loosen up a bit in the near future. Inventory increased 12.2% in the 2nd quarter, the biggest gain since early 2015.

Although refinance applications were down last week, purchase applications rose 7% for the week and

were 8% higher than the same week a year ago.

Information was obtained from Denver ReColorado and believed to be accurate and reliable. All Reported sales were not necessarily listed or sold by the reporting broker.