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MERIDIAN RANCH Meridian Ranch Community Directory
Rec Center Events January 2020 Happy New Year: January 1, 2020- Rec center closed
MSMD Board of Directors: President: Butch Gabrielski
Writer’s Critique Club: January 17th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm Writers of all genres, ages, and experience levels are welcome to participate in a monthly, two-hour, round-table feedback frenzy! Contact the Rec Center for more details. Flick-n-Float: The Spy Next Door January 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Parent’s Night Out: January 24th from 5:00 - 10:00 pm Drop in Basketball: Sundays from 2:30 until 5:00 pm Drop in Volleyball: Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Drop in Pickleball: Wednesdays from 4:00 until 8 pm Fly Swatter Volleyball: Fridays from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Fly Swatter volleyball is in full swing. Fly swatters are provided but participants may bring their own if they wish. Stop in at the Rec Center for more details. Group Exercise classes are being added weekly. Check with the Rec Center for an updated schedule. Indoor Soccer: Registration for Indoor Soccer starts in January. Contact the Rec Center for details. AOA: Chair Yoga: Wednesdays at 9:30 am Pinochle: January 2nd, 16th & 30th at 12:30 pm Quilting Club: January 8th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm January 22nd from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm & 5:00 until 8:00 pm
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Mexican Train Dominos: January 9th & 23rd at 12:30 pm Just a reminder: This Rec Center follows School District 49 snow closure policy. Management will make every reasonable effort to remain open during inclement weather. If D49 closes, but the weather cooperates, and roads become safe, we will notify residents, and open the center on a limited operational basis. The Rec Center will post any delay or closure information on our Facebook page. We will also send out an email to everyone in our system.
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Warren Management Group gave the gift of warmth to an assisted living community. We gave 90 blankets, socks, toiletries, PJ’s for women and men, and stockings filled with goodies! Truly blessed because Brookside had nothing come in this year for their residents. Lots of tears of joy! The items were collected from all of our communities over the Annual Meeting season. Stonebridge contributed 15 of the 90 blankets, socks and slippers. The Hats, mittens and scarves that were collected from Stonebridge went to a homeless shelter. Warren Management Group gave the gift of warmth to an assisted
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D49 News
Water Supply Well No. 6 – Progress Report
• January 6th - Professional Development Day – No School
The new water supply well site no. 6 (across from the High School on the south side of Londonderry Dr.) is proceeding on schedule. The drilling of two new wells at this site was completed in November on time and under budget. The big sound wall and the well driller’s rig is now gone. A big thank you to nearby neighbors who put up with the sound wall during 24-hour drilling operations. During the coming months the District will be installing pumps, motors, and electrical controls to complete the project. We’re hoping the new wells will be on line before spring irrigation begins. The water provided by the new wells will help the District keep up with the needs of our growing Meridian Ranch community.
New Equipment Provides Faster Snow Removal The District provides snow removal services on District maintained walking trails throughout Meridian Ranch. For years, our staff braved the cold, wind, and snow while using lightweight quads to remove snow from trails. Conditions were so cold that this was 2-person operation – one on the open-air quad removing snow and another following in a heated pickup truck – they would switch positions every few minutes to stay warm. In December, the quads were replaced with a Komatsu RTV with enclosed heated cab. The RTV is much faster at removing snow and the heated cab makes this a one-person operation. The new RTV can also be fitted with other attachments that will make other grounds maintenance operations more efficient.
District Board Approves Budget and Fee Schedule for 2020 After considering public input at an informal evening workshop in November and a formal public hearing in December, the Board of Directors of the Meridian Service Metropolitan District adopted the 2020 Budget – a balanced budget requiring a 3% increase in residential fees. The fee increases for 2020 will typically impact Meridian Ranch residents by an additional $5.15/month in their total combined utility bill. This is less than half the increase of last year. The complete 2020 Fee Schedule and 2020 Budget is posted on the District’s website at www.meridianranchmetro.org. The new fees take effect on January 1, 2020. For our typical Meridian Ranch residential customer, the changes in services fees for 2020 are summarized below:
2019 Fees $/mo
Increase $/mo
2020 Fees $/mo
Water Resource
33.00
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33.00
Water Use up to 5,000 gallons
17.25
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17.25
Sewer
45.50
1.40
46.90
Recreation
49.25
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49.25
Parks & Grounds
21.25
3.60
24.85
Street Lights
4.65
0.15
4.80
170.90
5.15
176.05
Service
Total
The fee increases for 2020 are very modest considering the Colorado minimum wage increased 8% and the local Consumer Price Index was about 3%. The essential public services provided by the District continue to be a bargain when compared to the cost of internet, cable, and mobile phone services.
David A. Pelser, General Manager Meridian Service Metropolitan District -Water, Sewer, Drainage, Parks, Recreation
www.meridianranchmetro.org
Counseling Updates - E-Days at Falcon High School: The Pikes Peak Region has already experienced numerous inclement weather days this semester, so keep your eyes open for communication on the possibility of an E-Day Schedule during future weather events. Falcon High School may call an e-day when the rest of District 49 is on a two-hour delay or closed due to inclement weather. When a FHS E-day is called, students will not come to campus, but will instead attend school online through Schoology. Learn more about E-Days on the Falcon High School Leadership Updates webpage! 2020-2021 Academic Registration: Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins in January! Please begin considering all of the endless options for your class registration. Your grade level counselor is a great resource to discovering the vast amount of pathway options at Falcon High School. Additionally, Falcon High School will host an academic showcase for students containing informational sessions on our specific pathway opportunities! This event will take place on January 16, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. New Courses at Falcon High School: Pathway opportunities are expanding at Falcon High School! Please watch for increased opportunities within our Agriculture, English Language Arts, Special Populations, and Performing Arts programs at FHS. Opportunities continue to grow for Falcon HS Students! Falcon High School Schedule Change Process - Spring Semester: Schedule changes will be made only for the following reasons: • The student has an open period or two classes scheduled at the same time • The student has already taken the class • The student does not have the proper prerequisite No changes will occur for the following reasons: • Requesting a different teacher or lunch period • The student signed up for the class and has changed their mind • The student wants to have classes with a friend Students that wish to make schedule changes must pick up a form in counseling.
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Sunday
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Adult Basketball Drop-In 2:30 - 5:00 pm
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Adult Basketball Drop-In 2:30 - 5:00 pm
Adult Basketball Drop-In 2:30 - 5:00 pm
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Volleyball Drop-In 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Volleyball Drop-In 6:00 - 8:00 pm
AOA Pinochle 12:30 pm
3 Fly Swatter Volleyball 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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10 Fly Swatter Volleyball 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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AOA Pinochle 12:30 pm
17 Fly Swatter Volleyball 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Volleyball 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Writer’s Critique Club 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Rec Center Closed
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Parent’s Night Out 5:00 - 10:00 pm
31 Fly Swatter Volleyball 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
AOA Pinochle 12:30 pm
Pickleball Drop-In 4:00 – 8:00 pm
24 Fly Swatter Volleyball 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Flick-n-Float The Spy Next Door 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Volleyball 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Meridian Ranch Teen Services L=Lawn & Chores
S= Snow Removal
B=Baby-sitting *Red Cross Certified
H=House-sitting
D= Dog Walking P=Pet-sitting = Driver's License
To be listed, or to update your listing, have your PARENTS send an email to kerri@porchlink.com. Specify Meridian Ranch and include your child’s birthday, phone number and list of services offered. List updated December 2019.
Name & Age
Phone
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Caitlin Flores, 17
719-375-9401
Molly Flores, 16
719-375-9401
Caitlyn Jump, 18
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Elijah Garcia, 15
719-287-0129
Liam Bowman , 16
401-345-9313
719-396-9285
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Olivia Nicole, 15
303-901-2380
Jora Bransky, 16 Certified in pet CPR & 1st aid
719-495-5700
Ava Cross, 12
719-453-3558
Cayden Bransky, 12
719-495-5700
Ryleigh Walter, 16
719-421-2191
Shelby Goff, 15
719-494-4123
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John Meredith,14
719-327-0126
Mya Ramirez, 17
720 -935-6900
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Daniel Fairbairn, 16
719-421-0284
Amari Bradford, 18
618-406-3350
Serina Frank, 16
715-531-5294
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More winners will be posted on the Association Newsfeed! www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com or www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com;
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Reminder! All Improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation! Mt. Columbia Mt. Columbia Please contact your Meridian Ranch DRC Management Team:
Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Julie Sampson
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January 2020 Happy New Year!
Stonebridge HOA Corner
Congratulations to the Christmas Light Winners in December!
Happy New Year! 10125 Golf Crest
10114 Golf Crest
Congratulations to the Christmas Light Winners in December!
Questions?
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Jamie or Josh at Warren Management Group Lodge Hostess: Estelle 719-694-9563
10114 Golf Crest
10125 Golf Crest
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Remember for the new year! The yoga room has the Daily Burn! Come and check it out and get started on a new workout regiment! Volunteers! We need volunteers to have the lodge open on days when Estelle is not on site. Volunteers must be available for at least two to four hours to be supervisors of the lodge. Please contact Jamie Adams, to set up times and get the code plus a key if you are interested. jamie@warrenmgmt.com or call 719-685-7824.
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