Meridian Ranch Newsletter February 2021

THE VIEW FROM

MERIDIAN RANCH A publication of The Meridian Service Metropolitan District

Meridian Ranch Community Directory MSMD Board of Directors: President: Butch Gabrielski

Secretary/ Treasurer:

Rec Center News  February 2021 Private swim lessons are being offered. The price for four (4) 30-minute lessons is $80.00 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Please call (719) 495-7119 ext. 2 or email aquatics@meridianservice.org for more information Swim Team Prep is starting. Level 1 Swim Team (those who are confident in freestyle and backstroke) meet on Monday and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm and Level 2 Swim Team (those who are confident in freestyle, backstroke, and a general knowledge of breaststroke & butterfly) meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. The price is $30.00 and there is a max count of 20 children.

Practice meets will be held on the first Saturday of each month. T-shirts will be given out the first practice. There is a reward system for kids who have made it to a certain number of practices. Want to register? Talk to front desk and get signed up! Please see the flyer for more details.

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As of the publication date, the Rec Center does not have any other events to list due to COVID-19. Please check the website, Facebook page or contact the Rec Center at 719-4957119 for new or added events.

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In the meantime, if you are looking for a great workout video, check out the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center Facebook page.

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Falcon Dental Lends a Hand As we all know, Black Forest and its surrounding communities have been deeply affected by the Black Forest fire.

The fire is slowly being put out, but in its wake, families are left with virtually nothing. It is sad and unimaginable, but in the darkness, our community has shown bright.

One particular story that stood out was that of the Falcon Dental Office. The staff members there decided that they needed to do something and wanted to help evacuees in a tangible way. They came together as a team and decided that the best thing to do would be to provide food, smiles and kindness. They sought help from local businesses and were delighted in the generous response they received! Several companies provided food and beverages over a three day period. When asked for donations, employees at Safeway could not provide groceries without managerial permission so they opened their wallets and gave what they could instead. Dr. Housewright from Falcon Orthodontics opened his building so that people could come and enjoy a good meal, and he also contributed financially to the effort. In addition to maintaining a busy schedule for patients, the team opened their doors and served lunch, providing a much needed respite with free WiFi so that evacuees could watch the press conferences. They handed out basic hygiene items to people in need as well. They also visited the Walmart parking lot where people had set up RV’s and the Falcon fire stations to deliver food and other items. The people that they helped were frequently overcome with gratitude and astonishment that the Falcon Dental team cared enough to support them in their time of need. Evacuees could not comprehend the love and kindness that they received.

In the midst of providing help to the community, Falcon Dental learned that one of their own had lost her family farm. Heather Dubois and her parents own Chevaux-DuBois Farms in Black Forest. There they raise horses, pigs, dogs, cats and rats. Heather was working when she heard that her home was on the mandatory evacuation list. She ran home and was frantically trying to get her animals to safety as the fire inched closer. Her co-workers, Kilea and Debbie, were at her side helping to secure animals and save some of Heather’s belongings. The aftermath is devastating as the farm house was completely destroyed, but all of the animals are safe and unharmed. The family is left to sift through the ashes to try to find items that can be salvaged and to try and make plans to rebuild their home without insurance. If you would like to donate, please visit their site on youcaring.com under Chevaux-DuBois Farms and DuBois family.

This is just one example of many individuals and companies that provided support at such a crucial time. It is heartwarming to know that our community has such a strong bond and that when tragedies Meridian Ranch occur, we can count on each other for support. Photo Courtesy of Heather Dubois

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Manager's Message ◊ February 2021 Winter Watering

A New Kind of Thaw

Occasional winter watering during a warm spell is recommended, especially for grass and immature trees. Using a hose to hand water will avoid having to drain irrigations systems again before the next freeze.

Remember to disconnect and drain the hose after watering. The District’s landscape contractors will be performing mid-winter watering in parks and open spaces in Meridian Ranch.

We’re all experiencing pandemic fatigue in one way or another. As the vaccines continue to be administered throughout the population, we can expect the public health restrictions on social gathering to gradually “thaw” this spring concurrently with the spring thaw of icy ponds and frozen ground. This will eventually result in resumption of full access and programming of recreation facilities, restarting special events, reopening the District office to the public, and Board meetings held in person and open to the public. Be watching for announcements of these events.

We’ll post announcements on our website and sometimes send out messages by email through the Recreation Center membership roster.

Three cheers for spring!

Winter Driving and Frozen Ponds Please remember that snow and ice conditions will likely occur later this winter and early spring and make appropriate preparations. Every year the District experiences damage to landscaping and irrigation systems when impatient drivers go outside the roadway to pass vehicles stranded in snow (especially on Londonderry Drive near the Recreation Center).

Driving outside the roadway is illegal and the damage to our landscaped grounds is expensive. If you witness this happening, please report the vehicle license number and description of the driver.

Finally, please keep away from frozen ponds and instruct your children to keep away – they are dangerous places to play.

How to get Additional Information As always, you can learn much about our community and the District that serves you by checking our website at www.meridianranchmetro. org. You can also call our office at 719-495-6567.

- David A. Pelser, General Manager Meridian Service Metropolitan District -Water, Sewer, Drainage, Parks, Recreation

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Snow Removal Please remember that residents are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their properties including side yards of corner lots. The District removes snow from the District maintained walking trails within District landscaped areas, parks, and open space. El Paso County Public Works performs snow removal on public roads and streets. If you have any questions about the limits of your snow removal responsibilities, or if you think the District missed an area, please give our office a call for clarification of your particular circumstance.

For New Residents Our Meridian Ranch community continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Home builders have averaged about one new house per day over the last couple of years. The District office has an information packet for new residents to help get you started. Also, registering as a resident member at the Recreation Center allows us to communicate with you by email. If you are a new resident, or if you know someone who is a new resident, call the District office to request an information packet, and register in person at the Recreation Center on the corner of Londonderry Drive and Angeles Road.

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LESSONS LESSONS Price(s): Resident $80.00 Non-Resident $100.00 (1) 4 pack of 30 minute lessons

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Stonebridge HOA Corner What are the rules about trash?

3.10 Restrictions on Garbage and Trash.

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No refuse, garbage, trash, lumber, grass, shrub, tree clippings, plant waste, compost, metal, bulk materials, scrap or debris of any kind shall be kept, stored, or allowed to accumulate on any Lot except within an enclosed structure or appropriately screened from view, except that any container containing such materials may be placed outside at such times as may be necessary to permit garbage or trash pick up. Burning of trash is prohibited.

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1. You can put your trash out the night before pick-up (Only until the evening of pick-up).

2. HBS allows 2 extra bags of trash per collection.

3. Your totes need to be screened from view all other times in your garage or within a trash screening structure – just pulled up the driveway or beside your home, your trash would not be appropriately screened.

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Confident in Freestyle and Confident in Freestyle Backstroke and Backstroke Let’s all do our part to keep Stonebridge at Meridian Ranch a beautiful place to live!

No part of the public street adjoining the properties shall be used for parking, storage or display of any vehicles. Please ensure your vehicles are in full compliance by parking them in the driveway or the garage. Parking on the street is prohibited.

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Design Review Council Corner Did you know? The community is governed by the Design Review Council "DRC" that enforces the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions for Meridian Ranch DRC ("CC&R's") and the Meridian Ranch Design Guidelines. The "DRC" is not a homeowner’s association as the homeowners do not own common property within the community. The "DRC" is a nonprofit corporation which is governed under the Colorado Non- Profit Act. Did you know? There are a lot of walkers in the Meridian Ranch Community; please put your trash totes in front of the curb or on the driveway so the walkers can utilize the sidewalks to get to the trails. Plus, be neighborly and shovel the sidewalk in front of your home. If you live next to a mailbox kiosk, please shovel in front of the area for easy access.

Did you know? El Paso County plows the streets, not the DRC or the District. The community may get quicker service if numerous homeowners call or contact the roads division at El Paso County. www. publicworks.elpasoco.com .

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Did you know? When the temperatures reach 40 degrees or warmer it is nice to give the shrubs, trees and grass a drink of water. It is advised by professional landscapers to water approximately one minute per shrub and 2-3 minutes per tree. It is crucial to winter water your evergreens such as pine and spruce trees. Not watering can lead to plant damage.

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