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Lake Arbor Homeowners Association l PO Box 745942 l Arvada, CO 80006-5942

Vol. 3 2016

Lake Arbor NewsConnecting and Informing Our Community

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Contents2017 Annual HOA Meeting 1Tips on Winterizing Your Home 1Lake Arbor Park Renovation 1Community Volunteers 1Shred Your Documents 2Water Leaks and their Impact 2New Sign at Discovery Trail 3Hazardous Waste 3Your Lake Arbor Board of Directors and Volunteers 3Christmas Light Contest 4Winterization 4Make Your Home More Secure 4

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some underground utility conflicts.The City is currently working on a re-design of the bridge project, and we anticipate construction picking back up later this fall. If you have questions about the Lake Arbor Park projects, contact Arvada’s Parks, Golf and Hospitality Dept at 720-898-7400.

2017 Annual HOA MeetingJoin us for the 2017 Lake Arbor HOA annual meeting to be held in the Little Elementary cafeteria at 7 PM on Tuesday January 24, 2017. This is a great opportunity to hear from city officials and the LAHOA Board about issues affecting Lake Arbor. The meeting will include election of the 2017 officers. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the Board in 2017.

Tips on Winterizing Your HomeRemove any piles of debris, stones, bricks, etc., if possible. If these are near the foundation of the building, they serve as harborages to attract rodents. y Do not allow piles of leaves to

accumulate next to your home’s foundation or fence. Moisture can accumulate causing the woodwork to decay.

y When on vacation, keep your thermostat set to at least 60 degrees to prevent pipes from freezing.

y Disconnect any hoses attached to the outdoor water faucets. If equipped, turn off the valve that feeds the out door faucet from inside your home and open the outdoor faucet.

y Remember to blow out your irrigation systems

Lake Arbor Park RenovationYou may have noticed some construction going on around Lake Arbor Park. On June 20, City Council approved the renovation of the older playground at Lake Arbor Park. Completion is expected late fall. Additionally, a Lake Arbor Trail Bridge project has been underway; however, it has been delayed due to

Community VolunteersMembers of our community devote their energy and enthusiasm to making our community the very best it can be. Some volunteer by serving on the HOA board, a committee, or by helping

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Water Leaks and their ImpactSeveral modern-day conveniences can develop problems that lead to water damage. Some of the most common trouble spots are:Appliances: Although the most common source for water damage is the water heater, clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and air conditioning units can also cause problems. The age of the appliance is a major factor. For example, over time, water heaters rust on the bottom. Water damage resulting from leaky water heaters located upstairs or in attics can be particularly destructive. So make it a practice to check these areas periodically.Washing Machine Hoses: Washing machine hoses can burst, allowing hundreds of gallons of water to escape and damage the building and personal property inside. Check to make sure the hoses are not kinked or have deteriorated to the point of becoming a hazard.Pipes and Drains: Plumbing systems are susceptible to clogs and stoppages, which can lead to overflowing appliances such as toilets, sinks, and clothes washers. Grease buildup in kitchen sinks, lint accumulation in clothes washers, and roots in sewer lines are some of the reasons for clogs and stoppages. In the wintertime, pipes can freeze, burst, and damage the building and the occupants’ personal property. An eighth-inch crack in a pipe can release up to 250 gallons of water a day.Roofing: Deteriorated, missing or damaged shingles, and ice dams can allow water to enter through the roof and damage ceilings, walls, and floors. Inadequate attic insulation and ventilation can speed up a roof’s decay and contribute to the formation of ice dams in the wintertime. Exposure to wind, snow, ice, rain and foot traffic can also affect a roof’s ability to keep water out.The best ways to protect yourself are to fix leaks immediately and to be sure you have proper insurance to cover your personal assets. Renters should purchase a renter’s insurance policy to protect their property while owners need homeowners insurance to protect their property and interior structures such as wall, carpet, doors, and light fixtures.

Shred Your DocumentsShred any document containing information that you don’t want others to see. Documents that may contain Social Security numbers, birth dates, your mother’s maiden name and any account numbers or online passwords. Some documents you may want to shred are: y Obsolete financial records, including loan

applications y Insurance forms y Investment transactions y ATM receipts y Credit card statements y Cancelled checks y Expired insurance and membership cards y Pre-approved credit card applications y Utility bills y Credit card charges y Pay stubs y Receipts for purchases y Bank statements

on neighborhood projects like the trail cleanup events or helping out with community activities. As volunteers; your neighbors invest their time in projects that benefit you. No association can thrive without them, so let them know you appreciate their efforts. If you wish to volunteer for community projects, attend a monthly board meeting or contact a member of the board listed on the Lake Arbor website.


New Sign at Discovery Trail If the new Lake Arbor sign on Chase Dr. at Discovery Trail looks familiar, it should! It was recycled from the old entrance sign that was at the Wadsworth-Pomona entrance until replacement last year.The sign was restored, reinforced, shortened in length, and repainted and will welcome people to our beautiful neighborhood. Thanks go to members of the Lake Arbor HOA board who worked on this “new” sign.

Your Lake Arbor Board of Directors and VolunteersThere is no doubt it is a challenge to serve on the association board and volunteer positions to maintain the health of our investment. This year starts out strong with nearly all positions filled. Your 2016 volunteers are Lake Arbor residents who work together to ensure the quality of life for everyone.

Hazardous WasteHousehold hazardous wastes are unwanted or unusable products with toxic ingredients such as pesticides, cleaners, auto products, household batteries, solvents, latex and oil paints, thinners, drain openers, herbicides, adhesives, etc.Jefferson County’s Household Hazardous Waste program provides disposal to residents of Jefferson County. Contact

the Center by calling 303-316-6262 to make arrangements or visit the Rooney Road Recycling Center website.

http://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org

http://www.rooneyroadrecycling.org


Make Your Home More SecureDon’t give the burglar a helping hand. Most home burglars are amateurs looking for easy targets. They’re looking for homes that present the least risk of detection; the greatest opportunity for easy gain; and the maximum potential for escape. They’re looking for homes which appear to be unoccupied and unprotected; homes without adequate locks; open or unlocked doors and windows; and homes sites which provide easy concealment.Make your home less inviting to a burglar with common sense and easy, effective, and inexpensive crime prevention measures. Here are a few ideas about how you can decrease your chances of becoming a burglary victim:Survey Your Home. Look at your home through a burglar’s eyes. Does it look like an easy target? Are there obvious security weaknesses? Windows and doors should be locked. Inadequate locks should be replaced orsupplemented.Make your home look occupied at all times. Pick up

newspapers and have a friend stop by to on a few lights on or

off while you are away for long periods.Commons sense is all that is needed to identify most security weaknesses around your home.

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Christmas Light ContestLight up your home for a chance to win cash prizes to be distributed at the annual HOA meeting. First place prize is $50, second prize $40, and third prize $35. If you are not a current member, you will receive a membership in lieu of the first $35. Membership includes a discount card for local business purchases.

WinterizationThe colder months are upon us and now is a good time to take precautionary measures to prevent the pipes from freezing in your home. Two key precautions are that you keep your garage doors closed and, if you are on vacation or if your home is vacant, keep the windows closed with the furnace set to 60 degrees.If you have hoses attached to water faucets, it is a good idea to remove them as faucets have been known to freeze and break.

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Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]





Direct: 303-881-7222

Office: 303-379-3030 Fax: 303-469-1993

[email protected]


If you are interested in volunteering in our activities please contact the Board by or by attending one of our monthly HOA meetings.