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Meridian Ranch Community Directory

MSMD Board of Directors:

President:Butch Gabrielski

Secretary/ Treasurer:Wayne Reorda

Asst Secretary/ Treasurer:

Bill GessnerMike FentonTom Sauer

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THE VIEW FROMMERIDIAN RANCH

Rec Center Events January 2020Happy New Year: January 1, 2020- Rec center closed

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

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

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.

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Manager's MessageWater Supply Well No. 6 – Progress Report

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:

Service 2019 Fees $/mo

Increase $/mo

2020 Fees $/mo

Water Resource 33.00 - 33.00

Water Use up to 5,000 gallons 17.25 - 17.25

Sewer 45.50 1.40 46.90

Recreation 49.25 - 49.25

Parks & Grounds 21.25 3.60 24.85

Street Lights 4.65 0.15 4.80

Total 170.90 5.15 176.05

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 ManagerMeridian Service Metropolitan District -Water, Sewer, Drainage, Parks, Recreation

www.meridianranchmetro.org

D49 News • January 6th - Professional Development Day – No School

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.


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

January 20201

Happy New Year! Rec Center Closed

2AOA Pinochle

12:30 pm

Volleyball6:00 - 8:00 pm

3Fly Swatter Volleyball11:00 am – 1:00 pm

4

5Adult Basketball

Drop-In2:30 - 5:00 pm

6D49 Professional Development Day

No School

Volleyball Drop-In6:00 - 8:00 pm

7 8 AOA Chair Yoga 9:30 am

Quilting 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Pickleball Drop-In4:00 – 8:00 pm

9 AOA Mexican TrainDominos 12:30 pm



11

12Adult Basketball

Drop-In2:30 - 5:00 pm

13 Volleyball Drop-In

6:00 - 8:00 pm

14 15AOA Chair Yoga

9:30 am


16 AOA Pinochle

12:30 pm


17 Fly Swatter Volleyball11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Writer’s Critique Club4:30 – 6:30 pm

18Flick-n-Float

The Spy Next Door 6:00 - 8:00 pm

19Adult Basketball

Drop-In2:30 - 5:00 pm

20Volleyball Drop-In

6:00 - 8:00 pm

21 22 AOA Chair Yoga 9:30 am

Quilting9:30 am – 12:30 pm

5:00 – 8:00 pm


23 AOA Mexican TrainDominos 12:30 pm



Parent’s Night Out5:00 - 10:00 pm

25

26Adult Basketball

Drop-In2:30 - 5:00 pm

27Volleyball Drop-In

6:00 - 8:00 pm

28 29AOA Chair Yoga

9:30 am


30AOA Pinochle

12:30 pm



Name & Age Phone L S D B H P

Caitlin Flores, 17 719-375-9401 *

Molly Flores, 16 719-375-9401

Caitlyn Jump, 18 719-396-9285 *

Jora Bransky, 16 Certified in pet CPR & 1st aid 719-495-5700

Cayden Bransky, 12 719-495-5700

Shelby Goff, 15 719-494-4123 *

Mya Ramirez, 17 720 -935-6900 *

Amari Bradford, 18 618-406-3350 *

To be listed, or to update your listing, have your PARENTS send an email to [email protected]. Specify Meridian Ranch and include your child’s birthday, phone number and list of services offered. List updated December 2019.

Name & Age Phone L S D B H P

Elijah Garcia, 15 719-287-0129

Liam Bowman , 16 401-345-9313

Olivia Nicole, 15 303-901-2380

Ava Cross, 12 719-453-3558

Ryleigh Walter, 16 719-421-2191

John Meredith,14 719-327-0126

Daniel Fairbairn, 16 719-421-0284

Serina Frank, 16 715-531-5294 *

Meridian Ranch Teen ServicesL=Lawn & Chores S= Snow Removal D= Dog Walking

B=Baby-sitting *Red Cross Certified H=House-sitting P=Pet-sitting = Driver's License


Design Review Council Corner

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to building community in 2020!

Congratulations to our Winners! This year was so much fun to be a part of the Christmas Spirit!

Please enjoy a tour of the community of some of the winners!

December Design Review Council Corner




Pictured Rocks Walnut Canyon

Kings Canyon Mt. Oxford

Mt. Lindsey Mt. Columbia

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Walnut Canyon








Kings Canyon








Mt. Oxford








Mt. Lindsey








Mt. Columbia

More winners will be posted on the Association Newsfeed! www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com or www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com;

Reminder! All Improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation!

Please contact your Meridian Ranch DRC Management Team:

Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Managing Agent:

[email protected]

Julie Sampson

Governance Director:

[email protected]

Chaylyn Petrik

DRC Administrator (DRC no 2):

[email protected]


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Lodge Hostess: Estelle 719-694-9563

Email: [email protected] p: 719-685-8743

Questions? We are here to help you!

Happy New Year!Congratulations to the Christmas Light Winners in December!

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. [email protected] or call 719-685-7824.

Stonebridge HOA Corner January 2020

Happy New Year!

Congratulations to the Christmas Light Winners in December!

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Work on your grip indoors. Winter is a per-fect time to correct or tweak your grip. If neces-sary have a professional golf instructor show you a proper grip, or buy a club at your local golf store

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