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Riva Reader | January 2015 Free online newsletter

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Know how to protect your information

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FHMD New Staff & 2014 Activities

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Taking the Journey Together

Real Estate Report

To A More Beautiful You

Mt. Vernon Country Club 2015 Events

Letter to the Editor ACC Report January 2015 | Riva Reader

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Welcome EDITOR’S LETTER

A Year in REVIEW 2014 Editorial excerpts from the top stories of the year can be found in the Denver Post. Some of the topics include:

Happy 2015! As I’ve mentioned previously, this year you will receive four editions of the Riva Reader instead of six. You may also notice I’m changing the format slightly from previous editions, but still keeping our neighborhood “brand’ the same.

I decided to address some internet faux pas in this edition. It is my hope that a little information could save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

A big thank you to those of you who contribute time and time again to the newsletter. It helps tremendously and I do appreciate it. Be sure to check out the Classified section, especially if you’re in the market for a new snow blower! And do save the dates of activities coming up from various sources in this edition.

Roz Birkelo Editor & Art Director

Roz has lived in Riva Chase since 2011. She has served on the HOA as secretary and is currently serving a four year term as director of the FHMD. She began editing and compiling the Riva Reader in May 2013. She has a Bachelor in Arts and Art Education with an emphasis on Graphic Design. She is currently working as an Engineering Technologist & Analyst for Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, Inc. in downtown Denver.

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• Cory Gardner challenges and wins Senator race • John Hickenlooper re-elected as governor • Trouble with the Denver Sheriff Department • Edible marijuana • Putin’s opportunism • President Obama’s executive action on immigration • CIA “enhanced interrogation” techniques called in to question • Holmes trial, victims want to observe trial • Jefferson Co. schools and walkouts regarding the curriculum • Same-sex marriage • Islamic State • Ebola • Oil & gas regulations http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ ci_27209734/yearinreview

January 2015 // Issue No. 10 News 6

FHMD Report - Meet the new Staff and read about the 2014 Activities.

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ZOE Skin Care & Boutique - Taking the

Journey Together to a More Beautiful You

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Malware - What is Malware, How to recognize email and web scams, fake virus alerts, and more.

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Real Estate Report - What houses are for

sale, sold or under contract, and the current market report.

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Mt. Vernon - Be sure to read about all the upcoming events being offered at Mt. Vernon Country Club.

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Flexible? - Why is being flexible so important to overall health.

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President’s Message - HOA Message

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Bible Study - Women’s Group

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ACC - Architectural Control Committee

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Balance Sheet - Treasurer’s Report

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Neighbor to Neighbor - Recommendations

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Classified - Riva Chase ads

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Letter to the Editor - Water Softeners

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What Third Annual

Riva Chase Third Annual ”Oh What Fun” Celebration January 31, 2015 Mt. Vernon Country Club, 6:30 p.m.

Dinner Buffet / Cash Bar For information, email: rivahoaboard@gmail.com Payment was due by Friday, January 23.

There are no refunds after January 15.

If you need confirmation of receipt of payment, please contact Joy Lawrance.

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Riva Chase HOA

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Joy Lawrance President, Riva Chase HOA

Happy New Year!

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ow in the world did we get to the year 2015 so fast? But here it is, and we’re ready to tackle whatever it brings to us! (Hopefully nothing but GOOD stuff.)

If you’re new to Riva Chase, I’d like to say WELCOME…and hope to see you at one or more of our meetings or events during the year. This is a special community, and we know you’ll enjoy life here, as we all do. Between scenery, wildlife and the peacefulness of the Colorado mountains, what’s not to like?

Speaking of meetings and events to come, the board has set dates for the year, so do mark your calendars.

• Board meetings: Held at 4pm at the home of Ann Nutt (our gracious hostess) March 4; May 6; Aug. 5; Oct. 7; Dec. All are welcome to attend, and if you have issues you’d like on the agenda, just let me know ahead of time.

• Clean-Up Day: June 5 Clean-up 8am Picnic 1pm.

• Annual Meeting and Election of Officers: June 17, 7pm at the home of Ann Nutt.

• Chili Cook-Off and Firefighters Benefit: Sept. 19 4:30pm • Guard House Decorating: Nov. 28 10am Naturally, reminders will be sent out in advance of all meetings and events. And as usual, we strongly recommend your participation by volunteering your help.

We look forward to seeing you during the year!

Joy Lawrance January 2015 | Riva Reader

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FHMD

CURRENT NEWS

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1 District Manager

Will Raatz, P.E. (W2 Engineers, LLC)

Will is a highly qualified water and wastewater engineer with many years of experience designing and implementing water and sanitary sewer systems in Colorado. Will holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Civil Engineering, both from the University of Minnesota. Prior to starting his own company in 2014, Will worked as an engineer and project manager at a variety 6

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FHMD New Staff Forest Hills Metro has put in place a new management structure as follows which we believe will be responsive, efficient and cost effective

by Ted Laves

of local and national firms including Martin/Martin, Burns & McDonnell and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Will is responsible for managing all business, statutory and technical aspects of FHMD.

2 District Administrator

Ronda Zivalich Marketing and Professional Services, Inc. Assisting Will is Ronda Zivalich who has broad experience as an office and marketing manager for a variety of concerns. Ronda handles all of the District’s administrative

functions including vendor relations and resident questions.

Accounting Nickie Holder NM Holder Financial, Inc. The District’s accounting remains in the capable hands of Nickie Holder, who has many years of experience auditing and managing Special District accounts. Nickie keeps the District’s books and works with the outside auditor on the annual audit.

District Engineer Rich Cassens ENS Consulting, LLC Rich Cassens continues as the District’s engineer with responsibility for technical designs and project management. Rich has over 40 years of experience designing roads, water and sewage pump stations, under and above ground water storage tanks and pipeline systems in the foothills and over the years has designed many of the developments and pipeline

systems ranging from Denver’s western suburbs to as far west as Aspen.

3 District Attorney

Jim Collins Collins, Cockrel and Cole Jim Collins continues as the District’s outside legal counsel, advising the Board and the Manager on all legal questions.

Jim holds a JD from the University of Denver and since 1975 has been the Executive Vice President of the Special District Association of Colorado.

Water and Waste Water Operator

New Billing System FHMD’s water and sewer billing is now being handled

by American Conservation and Billing Solutions (AmCoBi) of Colorado Springs. AmCoBi costs the District less, provides the District with better reports while reducing FHMD’s administrative paperwork.

AmCoBi also offers our residents detailed information on water usage and the ability to pay with credit and debit cards. All payments now need to be sent to AmCoBi.

New Bollards

Forest Hills Metro recently put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an operator to manage our water and waste water systems. Three proposals have been received from highly qualified firms including one from the District’s current operator. We expect the new operator to begin managing our water & waste water system on February 1st.

Residents have brought to our attention several dangerous places along Riva Chase’s roads where drivers could or in the past have slid off the road, endangering themselves and nearby homes. In response, FHMD will soon install wooden safety posts along Anasazi across from the entrance to Kachina Circle, along Sleepy Hollow across from the entrance to Springflower (there have actually been at least two

CONTACTS District

Will Raatz Ronda Zivalich 14405 W. Colfax, #165 Golden, CO 80401

303-495-2330

management@fhmd.net admin@fhmd.net

Billing - AmCoBi

877-410-0167

clientcare@amcobi.com

PO Box 51356 Colorado Springs, CO 80949

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incidents of a vehicle sliding down this embankment and almost landing inside a nearby house) and along Springflower across from the service drive.

These new wooden safety posts will join existing bollards along the edge of Willobe, Eastwood and Star Ridge.

New Water Meters In 2015, FHMD will continue installing so-called “Smart Meters” from Metron-Farnier, a well-established company based in Boulder. These meters are much more accurate than the existing meters, most of which are by now 25 years old.

Metron smart meters record usage in real time and then upload data over Verizon’s cellular network, which saves FHMD the cost of having a meter reader visit every home every month. Smart Meters also allow residents to review their usage online down to 4-minute intervals. In the near future, the Metron system will also alarm high usage and leak conditions of individual homes in order to minimize wasting water due to such problems as running toilets or faulty sprinkler systems.

To date, FHMD has installed 7 Metron meters and plans to fully upgrade all meters over the next 5 years.

Telemetry FHMD is beginning to install new monitoring systems to inform the operator about the performance of critical elements of our water & waste water systems and to send out alarms by phone, email and text when something fails. We recently completed

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installing a sophisticated alarm and parameter monitoring system at Lift Station #1 which is located off Forest Hills Drive near the padlocked back gate.

This lift station pumps about 35% of the District’s sewage up over the Anasazi ridge so it can reach the Wastewater Treatment Plant. In years past there have been several very minor sewage spills due to pump problems but fortunately none have resulted in fines from the Department of Public Health. The new telemetry system greatly reduces the risk of future spills and will help the operator to anticipate problems before they happen.

Going forward, we hope to install similar telemetry systems at other critical places in the water and waste water system.

The installation of smart meters and telemetry are part of the Board’s efforts to keep the District’s water and waste water systems compliant with changes in the regulatory environment by utilizing technological advances.

Tree Trimming Along Genesee Ridge Road Forest Hills has been notified that the Genesee Foundation in cooperation with Jefferson County will be trimming and removing trees along Genesee Ridge Road in order to facilitate evacuation in the event of a forest fire. These trees are all located on property owned either by the Genesee Foundation or by Jefferson County. Some areas, however, border on parts of Riva Chase.

The trees to be removed have been marked if you wish to

inspect. Feel free to call the FHMD office (303-495-2330) if you have any concerns that you want us to pass along to the Genesee Foundation.

Other Activities in 2014 2014 was a busy time for your metro district. Among other things, we • Completed the pipe Connecting our water system to Genesee’s. This pipe is normally closed but it can provide Riva Chase with substantial amounts of water in the event of a serious fire.

• Completed jetting and videoing 2/3rds of our sewer lines, which have not been cleaned in probably 25 years. In the process we discovered four sewer line separations that have all been repaired.

We expect to complete jetting the remaining sewers in 2015 and then plan in accordance with recommended practices to re-jet and video inspect them on a five-year rotating cycle.

• Supported the thinning of trees around the water tank at the end of Whispering Woods and on District property along Eastwood.

Trimming was performed by volunteers led by Dick Shaw and the District helped by hiring tree services to chip and remove the resulting slash on a weekly basis. This work has been critical for everyone’s safety because

in the event of a forest fire overgrown stands of saplings threatened to block evacuation along Eastwood and to destroy our community’s water system, which of course is also used for fire fighting.

Thank you for your continued support. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your opinions and requests. Everyone is also welcome to attend the District’s monthly Board meetings, which are held on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at 5 PM.

District Contacts District Board Roz Birkelo

303-506-3713

roz.birkelo.fhmd@gmail.com

Director

Harold Lacy

303-526-7860

hallacy@aol.com

Director

Ted Laves

720-488-9009

ted_laves@yahoo.com

Director

Tom Napp

303-989-3380

tomnappfhmd@comcast.net

Director

Roy Roux

303-526-9408

roy.roux@comcast.net

Director

303-495-2330

admin@fhmd.net

District Manager

District Management District Office District website

www.fhmd.net

Who Ya Gonna Call?

HOA Covenant Rules, Permissions & Enforcement Property grading and drainage Community Forum Cleanup Day & Spring Picnic Holiday Decorations Autumn Chili Cook-off / Fundraiser "Oh What Fun" Annual Dinner Annual Garage Sale Water and Sewer Tap Fee and Irrigation Permit Water Bill Water and Sewer Problems Roads and Signs Borders along Forest Hills and Eastwood Utility Easements Drainage Ditches Gate House, Front Signs & Gates Clickers Trails and Open Space Ponds Gazebo and Play Area Snow Plowing Public Landscaping Web Sites Riva Reader

ACC

FHMD

Comments See covenants received with home purchase or go to this link to download them from the Riva Chase Website. http://rivachasehoa.com/index.php/homeowners/residential-standards

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Any change that affects road stability or community drainage

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See District Rules and Regulations See District Rules and Regulations Only up to beginning of service lines See title documents Can be purchased through the HOA, but falls under FHMD

There are two different websites. One for the HOA & one for FHMD. The Riva Reader is provided as long as a volunteer is willing to take time to do it. It provides information for both the HOA and FHMD.

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The Riva Chase Women’s Bible study group

enjoyed a wonderful brunch and ornament exchange on December 18th. It has become our favorite annual tradition! We return to our study in the book of Acts on January 15th, meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:15 at 22545 Treetop Lane. Please contact Colleen Brisben (cbrisben3@comcast.net) if you have any questions.

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The ACC is the committee delegated to enforce the Covenants. It is homeowner’s responsibility to read and comply with the standards of the Covenants to prevent violations that may affect property values and the ambiance of the community. If you do not have a copy of the By-Laws, Covenants and ACC Rules and Regulations, please call Ann Nutt at (303) 526-5846.

As spring approaches, landscaping and home repairs will follow. The ACC reminds homeowners that landscaping, exterior home improvements (changes and/or additions), playground equipment, dog runs, etc. must be approved by the ACC. Refer to the Covenants and ACC Rules and Regulations for additional issues that must have approval.

A few reminders: Dogs must be kept on a leash while being walked by their owners. Garbage cans, wood piles, boats, campers, trailers and non-operating vehicles must be kept screened from the view of neighbors and the street. Construction or planting used to conceal the above must be approved by the

ACC. PODs, dumpsters, placement of antennas and solar paneling must also be approved.

Be a good neighbor‌.Do not put your trash out in front of your home before Wednesday morning. With the winds and wild animals that we have in our area, garbage put out earlier than pick-up day can be a problem. Garbage containers should be covered and bags should be tightly tied. In consideration of those homeowners who have a home listed for sale or who may have guests, lawn trash should not be on the street prior to Wednesday mornings.

The ACC appreciates your help in keeping Riva Chase a beautiful community.

for the ACC: Ann Nutt annienutt@comcast.net

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Taking the Journey Together to a More Beautiful You

by Catherine Zoe

reating the appearance you would like to achieve and feeling good about yourself is not a journey you need to take alone. There is always something “we” are working on and there is always a destination we are headed towards. Zoe Skin Care & Boutique, in the Genesee Town Center is here to navigate this journey with you and we have the tools to assist you in accomplishing the goals you need to achieve to assure beautiful, healthy and radiant skin.

We are here to give you a deeper understanding of how your skin works, home care and an ongoing and easy treatment plan to achieve a more radiant, rejuvenated and beautiful complexion. Your skin type will always remain the same, but the skins condition is constantly changing. Maneuvering this “road map” should not be complicated and we are here to help you.

Zoe Skin Care & Boutique suggests you begin with an in-office consultation to determine your course of action, how aggressively or how slowly you would like to take to achieve the results you would like. What are your concerns and what are the things you would like to see change? Our experienced estheticians certified estheticians with many hours of continued

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education will inquire in to many areas of your life, which pertain to you looking and feeling your best.

• What are the things you would like to change about your skin?

• What is your current skin regiment?

• What is your diet like?

• How much water do you dink?

• How much sleep do you get?

• How much stress is in your life?

• How aggressively do you want to achieve your desired goals?

All of these answers impact the way you feel about yourself and the condition of your skin.

Building the foundation for your specific treatment plan begins with education. Now we can determine how to move forward together to help you achieve the “best you” and the best skin care treatment plan to a healthier, beautiful and more rejuvenated you.

Home care is essential and this is where the journey becomes a “we” process. Zoe Skin Care & Boutique uses the best professional skin care lines available in the industry today: ZO Skin Health & Medical, Eminence which is 100% organic from Hungary, Jane Iredale The Skin Care Make-Up, and inoffice professional treatments.

Our estheticians will spend ample

time with you to choose an individualized program which best suits your skin condition, lifestyle and time commitments.

We have now determined lifestyle changes that need to be adjusted and a home care program which will lead you to accomplish your short term and long term skin care goals. Now let Zoe Skin Care & Boutique work our magic in the treatment room. We recommend a monthly facial to address your present skin care needs and to assess any further treatments which will achieve your desired results. We provide Microdermabration which deeply exfoliates the top layer of skin and a serum can be added to enhance the skins appearance and health. Peels, as gentle or aggressive as we determine can support tissue regeneration and provide a glowing complexion.

We also provide Dermaplaning to exfoliate the dead skin cells which build up and dull the skin but will also remove the “peach fuzz” from your face. We also have Microneedling, a collagen induction treatment which can be used by itself or with an active serum.

Give us a call today or visit our website www.skincarebyzoe.com to make your free consultation appointment with one of our professional certified estheticians

to determine the journey we can take together to achieve your “skin care” goals.

Mention this ad and receive 20% off of your next treatment of $50.00

or more. We look forward to seeing you and taking this exciting journey and navigating the “road map” to achieving the most beautiful appearance possible and the best you.

Conveniently located in the Genesee Town Center.

skin care & boutique 303.838.0499

Sometimes the best escapes are in your own backyard… ·Facials ·Waxing ·Microdermabrasion ·Micro Needling ·Massage ·Peels ·Dermaplaning ·Spray Tanning ·Botox/Fillers ·Boutique and Gift Items January 2015 | Riva Reader

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What is Malware?

Microsoft Safety & Security Center “During this holiday season I was reminded how easy it is to obtain information or give it away via email, browsing the web, or through social media. I thought I’d use this edition to remind everyone how to help keep your information protected from those who want to take advantage of you.” —Roz

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alware is short for “malicious software.” Malware is any kind of unwanted software that is installed without your adequate consent. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are examples of malicious software that are often grouped together and referred to as malware.

How to help protect your computer from malware There are several free ways to help protect your computer against malware: • Make sure automatic updating is turned on to get all the latest security updates.

• Keep your firewall turned on.

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suspicious websites.

• Download Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free, or another reputable antivirus and anti-malware program.

If you run Windows 8 or Windows RT, you don’t need Microsoft Security Essentials. (see the warning below).

• Scan your computer with the Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Warning:

Don’t click links in email messages and avoid websites that offer free software— especially free antivirus software.

Cybercriminals sometimes try to trick you into downloading rogue (fake) security software that claims to protect you against malware. This rogue security software might ask you to pay for a fake product, install malware on your computer, or steal your personal information.

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Email & Web scams: How to help protect yourself

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hen you read email, use a social networking site (like Facebook) or surf the Internet, you should be wary of scams that try to steal your personal information (identity theft), your money, or both. Many of these scams are known as “phishing scams” because they “fish” for your information.

On The Next Few Pages • How to report scams • How to recognize scams • Popular Scams • What to do if you think you have been a victim of a scam • Tools to help you avoid scams

How to report a scam You can use Microsoft tools to report a suspected scam.

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1. Internet Explorer. While you are on a suspicious site, click the gear icon and then point to Safety. Then click Report Unsafe Website and use the web page that is displayed to report the website.

2. Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail). If you receive a suspicious email message that asks for personal information, click the check box next to the message in your Outlook inbox. Click the arrow next to Junk and then point to Phishing scam.

3. Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 and 2013. Right-click the suspicious message, point to Junk, and then click Report Junk.

You can also download the Microsoft Junk E-mail Reporting Add-in for Microsoft Office

Outlook.

Report phone scams • In the United States, use the FTC Complaint Assistant form.

• In Canada, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre can provide support.

• In the United Kingdom, you can report fraud as well as unsolicited calls.

Whenever you receive a phone call or see a pop-up window on your PC and feel uncertain whether it is from someone at Microsoft, don’t take the risk. Reach out directly to one of our technical support experts dedicated to helping you at the Microsoft Answer Desk. Or you can simply call us at 1-800-426-9400 or one of our customer service phone numbers for people located

Scams that use the Microsoft name or names of other well-known companies.

around the world.

How to recognize scams New scams seem to appear every day. We try to keep up with them in our Security Tips & Talk blog. To see the latest scams, browse through our fraud section. In addition, you can learn to recognize a scam by familiarizing yourself with some of the telltale signs.

Scams can contain the following: • Alarmist messages and threats of account closures.

• Promises of money for little or no effort.

• Deals that sound too good to be true.

• Requests to donate to a charitable organization after a disaster that has been in the news.

Bad grammar and misspellings.

For more information, see How to recognize phishing emails and links.

Popular scams Here are some popular scams that you should be aware of:

These scams include fake email messages or websites that use the Microsoft name. The email message might claim that you have won a Microsoft contest, that Microsoft needs your logon information or password, or that a Microsoft representative is contacting you to help you with your computer. (These fake tech-support scams are often delivered by phone.)

Lottery scams. You might receive messages that claim that you have won the Microsoft lottery or sweepstakes. These messages might even look like they come from a Microsoft executive.

There is no Microsoft Lottery.

Delete the message.

Rogue security software scams. Rogue security software, also known as “scareware,” is software that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides limited or no security, generates erroneous or misleading alerts, or attempts to lure you into participating in fraudulent transactions. These scams can appear in email, online advertisements, your social networking site, search engine results, or even in popup windows on your computer that might appear to be part of your operating system, but are not.

What to do if you think you have been a victim of a scam If you suspect that you’ve responded to a phishing scam with personal or financial information, take these steps to minimize any damage and protect your identity.

• Change the passwords or PINs on all your online accounts that you think might be compromised.

• Place a fraud alert on your credit reports. Check with your bank or financial advisor if you’re not sure how to do this.

• Contact the bank or the online merchant directly.

Do not follow the link in the fraudulent email message.

• If you know of any accounts that were accessed or opened fraudulently, close those accounts.

• Routinely review your bank and credit card statements monthly for unexplained charges or inquiries that you didn’t initiate.

Identity theft protection tools to help you avoid scams Microsoft offers several tools to help you avoid phishing scams when you browse the web or read your email.

• Windows Internet Explorer.

In Internet Explorer, the domain name in the address bar is emphasized with black type and the remainder of the

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address appears gray to make it easy to identify a website’s true identity. The SmartScreen Filter in Internet Explorer also gives you warnings about potentially unsafe websites as you browse.

• Outlook.com. Microsoft’s free webmail program (formerly Hotmail) also uses SmartScreen technology to screen email. SmartScreen helps identify and separate phishing threats and other junk email from legitimate email.

• Microsoft Office Outlook.

The Junk E-mail Filter in Outlook 2013, Outlook 2010, and other Microsoft email programs evaluates each incoming message to see if it includes suspicious characteristics common to phishing scams. The Junk Email Filter evaluates each incoming message and if it determines that a message is suspicious, the message is sent to the Junk Email folder. The links in the message are also disabled as are the Reply and Reply All commands. In addition, any attachments in the suspicious message are blocked. http://www.microsoft.com/ security/resources/malwarewhatis.aspx

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How to recognize

phishing email messages, links, o Phishing email messages, websites, and phone calls are designed to steal money.

Cybercriminals can do this by installing malicious software on your computer or stealing personal information off of your computer.

Cybercriminals also use social engineering to convince you to install malicious software or hand over your personal information under false pretenses. They might email you, call you on the phone, or convince you to download something off of a website.

What does a phishing email message look like?

Here is an example of what a phishing scam in an email message might look like.

• Spelling and bad grammar. Cybercriminals are not known for their grammar and spelling.

Professional companies or organizations usually have a staff of copy editors that will not allow a mass email like this to go out to its users.

If you notice mistakes in an email, it might be a scam.

• Beware of links in email. If you see a link in a suspicious email message, don’t click on it. Rest your mouse (but don’t click) on the link to see if the address matches the link that was typed in the message. In the example (above/right) the link reveals the real web address, as shown in the box with the yellow background.

The string of cryptic numbers looks nothing like the company’s web address.

Links might also lead you to .exe files. These kinds of file are known to spread malicious software.

• Threats. Have you ever received a threat that your account would be closed if you didn’t respond to an email message? The email message shown below is an example of the same trick.

Cybercriminals often use threats that your security has been compromised.

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or phone calls • Spoofing popular websites or companies.

Scam artists use graphics in email that appear to be connected to legitimate websites but actually take you to phony scam sites or legitimate-looking pop-up windows. Cybercriminals also use web addresses that resemble the names of wellknown companies but are slightly altered.

Cybercriminals might call you on the phone and offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Neither Microsoft nor our partners make unsolicited phone calls (also known as cold calls) to charge you for computer security or software fixes.

Once they’ve gained your trust, cybercriminals might ask for your user name and password or ask you to go to a website to install software that will let

Treat all unsolicited phone calls with skepticism. Do not provide any personal information. them access your computer to fix it. Once you do this, your computer and your personal information is vulnerable.

Report phishing scams If you receive a fake phone call, take down the caller’s information and report it to your local authorities.

Whenever you receive a phone call or see a pop-up window on your PC and feel uncertain whether it is from someone at Microsoft, don’t take the risk. Reach out directly to one of our technical support experts dedicated to helping you at the Microsoft Answer Desk. Or you can simply call us at 1-800-426-9400 or one of our customer service phone numbers for people located around the world.

website.

• Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail). If you receive a suspicious email message that asks for personal information, click the check box next to the message in your Outlook inbox. Click the arrow next to Junk and then point to Phishing scam.

• Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 and 2013. Right-click the suspicious message, point to Junk, and then click Report Junk.

• You can also download the Microsoft Junk E-mail Reporting Add-in for Microsoft Office Outlook.

You can use Microsoft tools to report a suspected scam on the web or in email.

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Watch out for fake virus alerts Rogue security software, also known as “scareware,” is software that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides limited or no security, generates erroneous or misleading alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.

How does rogue security software get on my computer?

Rogue security software designers create legitimate looking pop-up windows that advertise security update software. These windows might appear on your screen while you surf the web.

The “updates” or “alerts” in the pop-up windows call for you to take some sort of action, such as clicking to install the software, accept recommended updates, or remove unwanted viruses or spyware. When you click, the rogue security software

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downloads to your computer.

Rogue security software might also appear in the list of search results when you are searching for trustworthy antispyware software, so it is important to protect your computer.

What does rogue security software do?

Rogue security software might report a virus, even though your computer is actually clean. The software might also fail to report viruses when your computer is infected.

Inversely, sometimes, when you download rogue security software, it will install a virus or other malicious software on your computer so that the software has something to detect.

Some rogue security software might also:

• Lure you into a fraudulent transaction (for example, upgrading to a non-existent paid version of a program).

• Use social engineering to steal your personal information.

• Install malware that can go undetected as it steals your data.

• Launch pop-up windows with false or misleading alerts.

• Slow your computer or corrupt files.

• Disable Windows updates or disable updates to legitimate antivirus software.

• Prevent you from visiting antivirus vendor websites.

Rogue security software might also attempt to spoof the Microsoft security update process. Here’s an example of rogue security software that’s disguised as a Microsoft alert but that doesn’t come from Microsoft.

For more information about this threat, including analysis, prevention and recovery, see the Trojan:Win32/Antivirusxp entry in the Microsoft Malware Protection Center encyclopedia.

To help protect yourself from rogue security sofware: 1. Install a firewall and keep it turned on.

2. Use automatic updating to keep your operating system and software up to date.

3. Install antivirus and antispyware software and keep it updated.

4. Use caution when you click links in email or on social networking websites.

5. Use a standard user account instead of an administrator account.

6. Familiarize yourself with common phishing scams.

If you think you might have rogue security software on your computer:

Scan your computer. Use your

or passwords into a pop-up window or at a rogue security software site, you should monitor your associated accounts. For additional information, see Email and web scams: How to help protect yourself.

Get help from a Microsoft partner. If you have trouble

If you suspect that your computer is infected with rogue security software that is currently not detected with Microsoft security solutions, you can submit samples using the Microsoft Malware Protection Center submission form.

antivirus software or do a free scan with the Microsoft Safety Scanner. The safety scanner checks for and removes viruses, eliminates junk on your hard drive, and improves your PC’s performance.

removing the software yourself, you can enter your zip code to find experts in your area.

Zip Code

Check your accounts. If

you think you might have entered sensitive information, such as credit card numbers

Will Microsoft ever call me?

There are some cases where Microsoft will work with your Internet service provider and call you to fix a malwareinfected computer—such as during the recent cleanup effort begun in our botnet takedown actions. These calls will be made by someone with whom you can verify you already are a customer. You will never receive a legitimate call from Microsoft or our partners to charge you for computer fixes.

More information If you need help with a virus or other security problem, visit the Microsoft Virus and Security Solution Center.

To help protect against viruses and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

Topics for future Riva Reader issues: • • • • • • • •

Order confirmation emails Tech Support Scams Smart Screen filters Cybersquatting Fake Web Addresses When hackers lock your files. Pay or not to pay?

Understanding Windows automatic updating See which Windows updates are installed

Does Mac get viruses?

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What’s Ahead A lot has been happening with real estate and our economy.

According to Clear Capital’s Home Data Index Market Report, Denver is projected to be one of the top ten metro markets, expecting some of the highest price gains in 2015.

Although double-digit gains are considered a thing of the past, four percent continued growth is forecast for this market.

Here are a few possible factors supporting this position: • The National Association of Realtors states there has been a three-year cumulative rise of 25% in home prices which has helped home owners regain their equity. This recovered equity can be used as a down payment towards their next home purchase.

• The MLS Multiple Listing Service found that in December 2014, home inventory levels in the Greater Denver area, including Jefferson County, reached an all-time low.

Low inventory almost always means higher home prices.

• Fewer distressed sales allow for home value increases.

• The rental market continues to be very strong resulting in extremely high monthly housing costs. This encourages renters to become home buyers.

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are allowing for lower down payments and lower private mortgage insurance.

• Continued job growth and relocation mean higher market demand. After all, who doesn’t want to live in Colorado and the beautiful Denver Foothills?

There are, however, a few potential speed bumps that could hinder growth: • Realtor.com is forecasting mortgage rates to reach five percent in 2015.

Higher rates make it more expensive to buy a home.

• With this expected interest rate increase, some home owners may not wish to sell because they are more comfortable with their comparatively low current rate.

• There are some expected changes in appraisal and underwriting standards that could potentially make the home buying process more

difficult.

• Many analysts predict the Colorado real estate market may hit a pivotal inflection point in 2015 since many home prices are at or above pre-bubble levels.

To summarize - The Colorado market will continue to be strong. Although the Foothills will always remain a highly desirable location, expected mid-year changes could impact current home sales patterns.

The bottom line is that now may be the most advantageous time to consider selling your home in order to achieve the maximum potential. If you’d like a complimentary market analysis to evaluate your current home value, please give me a call. I’d be happy to help!

LLC

869 HILL & DALE #B $383,950 — 2 Bed 3 Bath, 1618 sf Private, gated community with easy access to I-70 and Highway 40. A spacious, open floorplan for easy living and entertaining. Two master bedrooms each with its own bath. Tuck under garage with elevator access.

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1052 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD

$869,500 — 5 Bed 6 Bath, 5299 sf Stunning custom home in exclusive gated community of Riva Chase*Just 20 minutes from Denver but secluded and mountain living*Incredible flrpln w MnFlr master suite w sitting area & fireplace*Gourmet kitchen w top of the line appliances, granite slab, designer tile, island*MnFlr study w fireplace*Gorgeous great room w soaring ceilings*MnFlr Laundry*Fantastic HUGE upper bedrm suites, ALL w their own baths & walkins*Fantastic walkout basement w expansive rec room, bedrm, full bath, custom wet bar and built in cabinetry*High efficiency boiler system & water heater*Stucco & concrete tile roof*RARE 1.79 acre lot overlooking ponderosa pines and private spaces in the back w multiple decks for outdoor living spaces*Rare quality and location*Tucked back in Riva Chase for wonderful seclusion*

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22108 RED HAWK

$689,000 — 4 Bed 3 Bath, 4069 sf Like new condition in Riva Chase. Uncompromising quality on a serene, quiet lot. This flawlessly remodeled home offers the popular open living floor plan and a kitchen nicer than most million plus dollar homes. Upstairs houses the master suite retreat with a spa-like bathroom and two secondary rooms that share a renovated Jack-n-Jill bath. The walk-out level offers a work-out room, craft room, rec room with a bar and a private guest suite. Steps below the bar area is an underground 1, 500 bottle wine cellar. The finished garage is oversized and when the garage space is utilized, the turn around in the driveway is easy even for an SUV. Two large decks offer outdoor living and play space. There is a cool kids fort under the lower deck, the driveway is perfect for bike riding and the community playground/sport field/basketball court and pond are within walking distance. Coveted foothills living with easy access!

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22886 SOLITUDE LANE

$899,500 — 4 Bed 6 Bath, 5991 sf Entertain against treed & mountain views in a dream kitchen w/ granite tile counters, an eat-at island, 180 degree view breakfast nook + formal dining w/butler pantry. Retreat to formal living room w/ fireplace or to library w/ floor to ceiling shelves & 2 sided fireplace to great room.

This exquisite home’s high ceilings throughout & in floor hot water heat, 4 fireplaces & 6 baths add comfort, luxury & style. The central curved staircase rises to a private master suite w/ view balcony, wet-bar & fireplace; add 2 bedrooms each w/ full bath. The walkout level boast an open media room, cozy double sided fireplace, game nook, dining area, granite topped wet-bar and prep-counter plus seating area. A guest room or his and hers offices plus a convertible gym or wine room & well appointed bath & the outdoor hot tub make for an incredibly relaxing experience. Come decorate & make this home your castle.

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FOR SALE Listed By

List Price

Beds Baths

Finished SqFt $/SqFt

DOM* Built

List Date

869 Hill & Dale, #B Re/Max 100

$383,950

2 3

1618 $237.30

49 1984

11/08/2014

22886 Solitude Ln Evergreen Real Estate

$899,500

4 6

5841 $162.64

144 1995

08/28/2014

1052 Sleepy Hollow Re/Max 100

$869,900

5 6

5299 $164.16

77 1994

11/03/2014

Under Contract: 22108 Red Hawk Fuller Sotheby’s

$689,000

4 4

4069 $169.33

167 1996

06/03/2014

SOLD

List Price

Beds Baths

Finished SqFt $/SqFt

DOM* Built

List Date

22021 Chippewa Lane Kentwood Properties

$824,000

5 5

4539 $184.40

15 2010

11/21/2014

*Under contract for 23 days and not considered active, so no change to DOM.

Sales Statistics – Foothill Communities Homes/Townhomes Sold Riva Chase Genesee Lookout Mountain Spring Ranch

2012

2013

2014

5 45 13 3

10 75 17 8

5 79 17 5*

304 108 152 145

222 80 113 170

83 57 64 220*

$775K $584K $616K $914K

$741K $583K $511K $1,093K

$696K $564K $508K $938K

Average Days on Market Riva Chase Genesee Lookout Mountain Spring Ranch

Average Net Price (All Sales) Riva Chase Genesee Lookout Mountain Spring Ranch

*One of three homes sold at $1.78 mil. On market for 721 days

Complied by Pam Bent using data taken from Metrolist, Inc. ® All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you currently have your home listed, this is not a solicitation for your listing.

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HOA

BALANCE SHEET

submitted by John Carpenter

Riva Chase Homeowner’s Association Balance Sheet Summary As of January 15, 2015 ASSETS

TOTAL Current Assets Bank Accounts

44,076.16

Accounts Receivable

0.00

Other current assets Total Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS

784.00 $44,860.16 $44,860.16

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Other current liabilities

6,500.00 -6,500.00

Total Current Liabilities

0.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES Equity TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

0.00 44,860.16 $44,860.16

Thursday, Jan 15, 2015 12:07:37 PM PST GMT-7 - Cash Basis This report was created using QuickBooks Online Essentials.

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ount Vernon Country Club invites the Riva Chase community to attend several new, upcoming events. Call club Reservations to reserve, 303.526.0616. Please mention that you are a Riva Chase resident. Further details may be found by visiting www. mountvernoncc.com.

WE ARE YOUR COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE!

LATIN JAZZ ALL STARS

DINNER JAZZ CONCERT Thursday, January 22nd 6:00 - 10:00 pm M.F. Production’s Latin Jazz All Stars return to Mount Vernon Country Club.

They are a phenomenal

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ensemble that features the current masters of Afro Cuban, Salsa, Brazilian and Latin Jazz.

Steve Turre, Elio Villafranca, Chembo Corniel, Junior Terry, Diego Lopez and Yosvonny Terry take the stage as one unit to render an evening of brilliant music! The ensemble has performed to sold out crowds and packed houses all over the country. Trombonist, Shell Master and SNL band veteran, Steve Turre has consistently won both the Readers’ and Critics’ polls in JazzTimes, Downbeat, and Jazziz for Best Trombone and for Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist (shells).

Combined, these talented musicians have played with an enormous range of greats including Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Grover Washington, Paul Simon and Dionne Warwick just to name a few.

M.F. Production’s Latin Jazz All Stars is a musical extravaganza that is sure to bring any audience to their feet!

6:00 pm - Delicious dinner buffet preceding the concert.

Dinner and concert $49.95.

8:00 pm - Concert begins.

Concert only seating $25.00.

BILLY CHILDS QUARTET DINNER JAZZ CONCERT Wednesday, February 11th 6:00 - 10:00 pm For the first time, 10 time Grammy Nominee, pianist, and composer, Billy Childs brings his all-star quartet to Mount Vernon Country Club. The Los Angeles born pianist has been lauded as one of the most distinctly American composers since Aaron Copeland.

In September 2014, Childs released Reimagining Laura Nyro on the Sony Masterworks label. It has already been nominated for 3 Grammy

Awards (Best Jazz Vocal Album, Best Arrangement and Best American Roots Performance).

Straight out of USC, Billy was discovered by trumpet legend, Freddie Hubbard and has recorded and performed over the years with the likes of Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma and Wyton Marsalis. He is joined by a truly all-star line up, including saxophonist, Steve Wilson who has worked with Chick Corea and Diane Reeves, drummer, Eric Harland, who is a regular with legends McCoy Tyner and Charles Lloyd as well as Esperanza Spaulding.

This is a performance not to be missed! 6:00 pm - Delicious dinner buffet preceding the concert. Dinner and concert $49.95. 8:00 pm - Concert begins. Concert only seating $25.00.

WINEMAKER’S GOURMET ITALIAN DINNER PAIRING Meet Antonio M. Zaccheo Jr, direct from Italy!

Wednesday, February 18th 6:00 - 8:00 pm Sip exceptional wines from Carpineto Grandi Vini di Toscana! Members gave rave reviews for our Australian Gourmet Dinner/Wine Pairing.

Please join us for an unparalled, elegant evening celebrating

Italian cuisine and fine wine.

Savor traditional Italian specialties, paired perfectly with each complex fine wine.

Antonio M. Zaccheo Jr, son of Carpineto co-founder Antonio Mario Zaccheo Sr, has been immersed in Italy’s rich wine

heritage since birth. Antonio is the latest in a long line of Zaccheo winemakers, blending old world heritage with new world experience. We offer a wonderfully unique opportunity to meet the winemaker and experience outstanding food, with very interesting narrative at Mount Vernon’s tribute to Italy. We will be providing the finest ingredients and timely presentation of Italia’s best cuisine. The exceptional menu will be carefully coordinated with Antonio, and available online at the beginning of February, after our chef and wine producer make their final pairing selections. $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call early for a reservation!

DENVER RESTAURANT WEEK February 20th - March 1st Excluding Saturday, February 28th It’s Back ~ Bon Appétit!

Denver Restaurant Week is a celebration of the culinary scene in Denver and surrounding areas. $30 for One or $60 for Two. Reservations are required. 303.526.0616 Appetizer Plate for Two Thai chili chicken and brussel sprouts Choice of Soup or House Salad Crab and asparagus bisque Entrée Selections - Choose One New York Club Steak with porcini mushroom demi glaze, garlic mashed potatoes and chef’s fresh vegetables Corn Meal Dusted and Sautéed Walleye topped with house crab cake and chipotle hollandaise, served with creole rice and chef’s fresh vegetables Char Broiled Lamb Loin Chops with blackberry chutney, roasted rosemary potatoes and chef’s fresh vegetables Dessert Flourless cheese cake with chocolate ganache sauce and a bordeaux cherry January 2015 | Riva Reader

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o technically, this wasn’t written to the editor, but since I get email forwarded to me from the board and various people in Riva Chase, we’ll just pretend that it did. ;) –Roz

middle of the night and experienced a mouthful of salt water, because the softener was “recharging?”

Yuck! Not with the hydromechanical softener.

by my water softener company. This dispenses as close to pure water as you can get, just like out of a mountain stream but without the wild animal input.

Bob Swanson of Anasazi wrote:

The short/long explanation is that the hydro-mechanical system is a two tank system that uses one side as it recharges the other. Since it’s not electrically timed, it measures the amount of water drawn from side (the charged side), and when “x” gallons are used it automatically switches to the charged-side-in-waiting, and re-charges the side just used.

CAVEAT: This is not a solicitation or endorsement, merely straightforward information. I have a leased Kinetico water softener and RO both installed by Aqua Serve of Broomfield 303-4697873. Dennis is the owner.

The Kinetico water softener system is maintenancefree, but the RO requires annual service in the form of changing filters. My lease fee pays for the lease, annual service and any service calls I might have. For instance, I once (in 18 years) had the softener cam replaced to allow for what I perceived to be an increase in water hardness.

“Good water softener suggestions or even ones to stay away from would make a good topic for the Riva Reader since we all have the same issues. — Happy Holidays,”

Winston Nutt responded: “I can’t solve the water pressure problems, but I do have a very reliable water softener I’ve been using since 1996. Yes, the same softener, serviced by the same company.

The softener works on a hydro-mechanical system which is a euphemism for no electrical parts and no problems when the power goes off.

For those of you who have water softeners, have you ever gotten up in the

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For those of who are still reading, the unit knows when to re-charge, that is it knows when one side is exhausted by an installed cam that is selected based on the hardness of your water supply. Riva Chase has extremely hard well water. I don’t recall exactly the grains of hardness, but it is approx. 20 grains when “normal water is 5 or 6.

I also have a reverse osmosis water filter system installed

Winston Nutt I don’t have a financial interest in Aqua Serve, but I do want then to remain in business.”

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Since 2005, Tall Pines Painting has been a good fit for homeowners who are looking for meticulous house painters who treat a house with care. Our homeowners have high standards. They value our attention to detail, our use of premium materials, and the respect that our professional painters show for their homes and yards.

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Phone: 720-210-7643 | Fax: 303-421-4299 Email: bryan@tallpinespainting.com

Neighbor to Neighbor Contractor Recommendations Recommendations will remain in the RR for two issues.

Cabinetry

For kitchen or any other cabinetry, I had tremendous success with Pete Dumanovsky (303) 669-3940. His attention to detail was unparalled, he did the work himself (not just managing a team), he works very hard, and his rate is reasonable.

John Carpenter

Cabinetry / Remodeling

I hired Kevin McMillin, a Riva Chase Resident, to remodel my two upstairs bathrooms and install custom shelves in my kitchen. He’s professional, attentive, honest, and very talented. Call My Cabinet Guy: (970) 376-1970 or www.mycabinetguy.com Roz Birkelo

New Creations In Tile & Stone Al Thibodeaux | www.tileneeds.com Cell: 303-704-6716 | Office: 720-287-0236

Plumbing, Heating, Electrical

Moving

Comes highly recommended by Joy Lawrance. She can’t say enough good things about their service and their rates.

Applewood, Ryan Ziehr | 303-328-3000

Flooring

Greetings: My name is Gary Sohrweid and we live here at 730 Summerwood Drive. We just had a carpeted staircase converted into an oak staircase with black walnut inlay on the landing. The work is beautiful and of high quality. Two of my neighbors, also have had their floors refinished and new floors installed. We all have used ROONEY HARDWOOD FLOORS. We all endorse this Company whole heartedly and we all are Riva Chase property owners. Ph: 303-907-8604 Gary Sohrweid

General Contractors

Mile High Contractors | Contact MerriLou Flake 303.883.3866 They completely remodeled my master bathroom and did a great job.

Quality workmanship, competitive prices, and great customer service.

They are General Contractors and can perform all types of work at your home. Highly recommended.

Brenda Shuler

Remodel

We would like to recommend Caribou Contracting for your home remodel projects. We needed a lot of work done on the wood trim on our windows and framing around some doors all around our home and Josh, the owner of Caribou Contracting, did a great job replacing or fixing on the rotted/ broken wood trim and framing. Josh was a pleasure to work with - he was very responsive and reliable and got the job done when he promised. He took great pride in his workmanship and did a remarkable job. His company does all sorts of remodeling projects -- installation of basic trim to full additions and reconfigurations. Over the years his company has done a lot of kitchen and bath remodels and general home improvement, and they mainly work within a 20 mile radius of Golden. You can reach Josh at 800-452-0899 and his website is cariboucontracting.net.

Patrick Green & Mashenka Lundberg

Tile Work / Remodel

My husband and I recently had our master bathroom remodeled and had extensive tile work done. We are very pleased with the work done by Al Thibodeaux with New Creations In Tile & Stone out of Evergreen. He was very meticulous and worked hard to exceed our expectations on our floor and shower of our bathroom. We will definitely be using him again for future tile work.

Maureen and Erich Kirsch

For any type of local moving (e.g. A Piece of Large Furniture). I had a good deal of success with Hediger Moving. The owner, Steven Hediger lives on Lookout Mountain, and he and his assistant did a careful job with a very large and heavy piece of furniture for me. His number is (303) 526-9105.

John Carpenter

Painting

I can’t recommend John highly enough – he has done two of our homes, a rental property and many friend’s homes. He is not the least expensive but they do what they say and are top notch. John Williams | Ph: 303-864-9247 | Cell: 720-849-3921 Roy Roux

Roofing

I’d like to add the name of our roofer of 17 years to the list of contractors used by a HOA. His name is Kent Eckhardt, company name: CRAFTECH Roofing, Inc. Cell: 720-313-0046.

Ann Nutt

House Keeping

Lucinda Griffin is very thorough and reliable. She cleans a few homes here in Riva Chase. Phone # - 303-487-6136. Cell: 720-841-3863 Joy Lawrence

Carpet & Upholstery

Academy Services Corp. 303-279-7214. We have been using their services for over 20 years and have always been happy with their services. In addition to carpet and upholstery care, they also clean wood floors, stone floors, grout, and power wash decks and garage floors. Please give them a try!

Karen Carson

Landscaping

I would recommend RCM Lawn and Landscape (303-232-5755), owned by Robert McCullough, who just did our yard. With Winston out of commission, it was he who mowed our lawn.

Ann Nutt

Window Cleaning

We just had our windows cleaned last week by a new company and are very happy with their work. The name of the company is Restoration Window Cleaning, the owner is Shawn Sibert and his number is 303-917-5274.

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Riva Chase CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE: 2006 Sears Craftsman 45” Snow Blower in good condition, $1500 obo. For an example of the blower go to http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-45inch-420cc-dual-stagesnow-thrower/p-07188848000P. Roy Roux 22558 Springflower Drive 303.526.9408

HOME SERVICES Lawn work | Snow Shoveling Two ‘Local’ Boys Ages 10 and 8 • Lawn work - picking up pine cones, raking needles/leaves • Light snow shoveling - walkways • Pet sitting - walking dogs, feeding pets • House sitting - water plants indoor/ outdoor, checking on house Bryan and Adam Shuler 303-526-0817 Classified Ads are free for our residents.

Please Email your ad to rivareader@ gmail.com. Ads can include services or items for sale.

For classified, please contact rivareader@gmail.com To add your name to our mailing list, please contact the Riva Reader at rivareader@gmail.com

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Riva Reader CREDITS

EDITORIAL Managing Editor Creative Director Roz Birkelo

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Pam Bent Roz Birkelo Colleen Brisben John Carpenter Dana Inman Ted Laves Joy Lawrance Linda McFarlin Ann Nutt Catherine Zoe Plant

If you have an article you’d like to write for our Riva Reader, please submit your article by Emailing rivareader@gmail.com To purchase ad space, the rates below apply to the digital output of the Riva Reader which will remain online indefinitely. Prices are per publication.

Business Card $25 1/4 page $50 — 1/2 page $75 Full page $100 For information on advertising, please Email rivareader@gmail.com.

We’d love to hear from you!

Send us comments, questions, or letters to the editor or submissions for consideration.

Email to: Roz Birkelo rivareader@gmail.com (303) 506-713

If you haven’t registered for Riva Chase’s new website, you are missing out on valuable information! Please go here to register: http://rivachasehoa.com/index.php/login/register then verify your email address and log on. Click the “Secure Site” tab for things like our Neighborhood Directory and Neighborhood Pictures.

Contact Karen Buelter if you have any questions or comments regarding the website. kbuelter@yahoo.com | www.rivachase.com

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Riva Chase is the best of all worlds.

You can easily access all that the greater Denver area has to offer. Yet still enjoy all the natural beauty, wildlife and tranquility found only in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Live at Riva Chase.

And make your dreams come true.

Exit #256, I-70 - south access Road heading West, on Genesee Ridge, and south on Forest Hills Drive. | www.rivachase.com

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