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The View From Meridian Ranch

Meridian Ranch Community Directory

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Secretary/ Treasurer:Wayne Reorda

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Bill GessnerMike FentonTom Sauer

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Rec Center News November 2020

Meridian Ranch Recreation CenterPresents

Family Movie Night

Help us kick off the Festival of Trees with a Family Movie Night!Snuggle up in pajamas, gather your favorite sleeping bag, and bring the

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November 21st–28th: Festival of Trees

November 21st: Family Movie Night from 6:00 – 8:00 pm – ElfThis is a free event. Be sure to sign up by November 19th and don’t forget to bring your pillow and sleeping bag.

November 21st: Book Club meeting at 6:00 pmNovember’s book is Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Contact the Rec Center to confirm meeting times.

November 26th Happy Thanksgiving – Rec Center closed

November 27th: Rec Center Modified Hours from 8:00 am - 2:00 pmDue to the updated mask mandate, as of this print date, there is no Parent’s Night Out in November.

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Gardeners! Thank you so much for participating in the first annual gardening season! Tomatoes, pumpkins, squash galore! A winter box has been planted with cabbage too! Looking forward to the next growing season without a September frost!

Annual Assessment notices will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please look for the coupon book in the mail. The creation, the purpose, determination, apportionment of expenses, and explanation of the monthly assessment can be found in Article 5 of the Covenants.

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 stewards 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.

All improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation.Please submit to Jamie Adams; [email protected].

Questions? We are here to help you!Jamie or Josh at Warren Management Group

Email: [email protected] I p: 719-685-8743Lodge Hostess: Estelle I [email protected] – p: 719-694-95

Stonebridge HOA Corner ◊ November 2020

Updates on Projects

The District is always keeping up with maintaining the public infrastructure that assures you reliable water, wastewater, stormwater, parks, recreation, and open space services. Recent and current projects include:

• Completion of Water Supply Well Site No. 6 – drilling and equipping of two new wells providing an additional 120 gallons per minute.

• Completion of the rehabilitation of Guthrie Water Supply Well LFH-2

• Completion of design of three new groundwater supply wells and extension of raw water supply pipelines for construction before Summer 2021. This is expected to cost about $5-6 million

• Completion of Falcon Sewer Lift Station Improvements project providing a new dump station for the sewer maintenance truck and other improvements

• Completion of installation of new outside play structure at Recreation Center Childcare

• Completion of replacement of 6 spin-cycles at Recreation Center

• Completion of new streetscapes in WindingWalk and Stonebridge subdivisions

• Completion of new WindingWalk Park on Rainbow Bridge Drive

• Replaced worn swings at The Greens Park on Meridian Ranch Boulevard

• Replaced 60 dead trees, mostly along Londonderry Drive

• Extended outdoor pool season into October

2021 Budget and Service Fees

Watch our website for the draft budget and updates that will be posted. District staff will present a Draft Proposed 2021 Budget to the Board of Directors at the regular meeting on November 4. The District will hold an evening public workshop on the proposed budget on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Recreation Center. This will be a good opportunity to hear explanations of the proposed budget and any proposed rate increases for 2021. This is also a good time to ask questions and offer comments. In addition, the Board of Directors will be having budget discussions and a formal public hearing on December 2 (see the website for updates to dates and times, location, and agendas, and whether specific meetings will be held virtually by conference call).

Fun Facts

• $350,000 annually spent on electric energy for pumping water and wastewater

• $135,000 annually spent on street lights

• $100,000 is the value of water used annually to irrigate District maintained landscaping

Watch for news and updates about these and other matters on the District’s website.

- David A. Pelser, General ManagerMeridian Service Metropolitan District -Water, Sewer, Drainage, Parks, Recreation www.meridianranchmetro.org

Manager's Message ◊ November 2020

Stonebridge HOA Corner November ‘20


Annual Assessment notices will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please look for the coupon book in the mail. The creation, the purpose, determinatioin, apportionment of expenses, and explanation of the monthly assessment can be found in Article 5 of the Covenants.


Volunteers must be available for at least two to four hours to be stewards 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.

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Please submit to Jamie Adams; [email protected] .

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Jamie or Josh at Warren Management Group; Email: [email protected]

p: 719-685-8743

Lodge Hostess: Estelle - [email protected] – p: 719-694-9563

Stonebridge HOA Corner November ‘20


Annual Assessment notices will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please look for the coupon book in the mail. The creation, the purpose, determinatioin, apportionment of expenses, and explanation of the monthly assessment can be found in Article 5 of the Covenants.


Volunteers must be available for at least two to four hours to be stewards 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.

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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 November 2020.

All listings are subject to the Colorado Stay-at Home Order. Parents, for your safety and the safety of your children, please make sure your teen understands and complies with health and safety recommendations of the CDC if they are offering services.

Name & Age Phone L S D B H P

Camille Mitchell, 18 402-616-8851 *

Kayla Cox, 16 719-421-9644 *

Emma Rainwater, 16 337-202-8404

Kaitlynn Rainwater, 15 337-202-8404

Jordan Ryg, 16 320-828-3496

Sophia Ynostrosa, 16 719-421-8575

Zachary Clark 970-980-7328

Sydney Cofer, 15 910-849-5458

Syvannah Cofer, 12 910-850-6570

Daniel Felter, 14 661-433-0400

Bernadette Felter, 17 661-529-6332

Dagan Spano, 15 719-367-8834

Logan Tucker, 14 303-587-5553

Katherine Strane, 17 719-494-4860

Gaige Bogner, 16 567-230-7046

Madison Johnston, 18 719-421-2570 *

Giovanni Gales, 12 720-462-1705

Jora Bransky, 16Certified in pet CPR & 1st aid

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Cayden Bransky, 12 719-495-5700

Mya Ramirez, 17 720-935-6900 *

Amari Bradford, 19 719-421-1230 *

Abrianna Garcia, 14 719-287-0129

Elijah Garcia, 16 719-287-0129

Liam Bowman , 16 401-345-9313

Olivia Nicole, 15 303-901-2380

Ava Cross, 13 719-453-3558

Ryleigh Walter, 17 719-421-2191

John Meredith, 14 719-327-0126

Marcella Meredith, 17 719-327-0126

Sofia Meredith, 13 719-327-0126

Daniel Fairbairn, 16 719-421-0284

Serina Frank, 16 715-531-5294 *

Allegra BetanCourt, 16 559-765-7380 *

Melanie BetanCourt, 14. 559-765-7380 *

Arwen Rawlinson, 13 401-439-3193 *

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My Favorite Pumpkin PieI love pumpkin pie and have tried several recipes over the years, and I have found that the best tasting pumpkin pies are made with sweetened condensed milk. It is key to making a silky pumpkin custard.

INGREDIENTS

MY FAVORITE PUMPKIN PIE

I love pumpkin pie and have tried several recipes over the years, and I have found that the best tasting pumpkin pies are made with sweetened condensed milk. It is key to making a silky pumpkin custard.

Ingredients 1 (15 oz.) canned pumpkin 1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 large eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp salt 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (frozen or refrigerated)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.

2. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake an additional 35- 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Serve with whipped cream.

NOTE: If you want to use Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix, use 1 ½ - 2 tsp in place of the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

1 (15 oz.) canned pumpkin

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

2 large eggs

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (frozen or refrigerated)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust.

2. 2Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake an additional 35- 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1-inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Serve with whipped cream.

NOTE: If you want to use Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix, use 1 ½ - 2 tsp in place of the cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.


MERIDIAN RANCH MODELS WIN PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Century Communities and Covington Homes model homes won People’s Choice Awards in the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs’ 2020 Parade of Homes. Parade of Homes attendees who visit a minimum of eight homes were eligible to vote online in a variety of price categories. Century Communities won in the $340,0000-$355,000 category for its Silverthorne model, with its modern farmhouse exterior and flexible living spaces. Covington Homes won in the $495,000-$575,000 category for its Sequoia model, a beautiful and versatile main floor master plan (with optional dual master suites), also with a modern farmhouse feel. Congratulations to our winners!

Covington Homes’ Sequoia model living room

Century Communities farmhouse exterior

MERIDIAN RANCH MODELS WIN PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Century Communities and Covington Homes model homes won People’s Choice Awards in the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs’ 2020 Parade of Homes. Parade of Homes attendees who visit a minimum of eight homes were eligible to vote online in a variety of price categories. Century Communities won in the $340,0000-$355,000 category for its Silverthorne model, with its modern farmhouse exterior and flexible living spaces. Covington Homes won in the $495,000-$575,000 category for its Sequoia model, a beautiful and versatile main floor master plan (with optional dual master suites), also with a modern farmhouse feel. Congratulations to our winners!



Meridian Ranch Models Win People’s Choice Awards

Century Communities and Covington Homes model homes won People’s Choice Awards in the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs’ 2020 Parade of Homes. Parade of Homes attendees who visit a minimum of eight homes were eligible to vote online in a variety of price categories. Century Communities won in the $340,0000-$355,000 category for its Silverthorne model, with its modern farmhouse exterior and flexible living spaces. Covington Homes won in the $495,000-$575,000 category for its Sequoia model, a beautiful and versatile main floor master plan (with optional dual master suites), also with a modern farmhouse feel.

Congratulations to our winners!

Come and look at all the beautiful Christmas trees donated by businesses all around!Design Review Council Corner

Thank you to the community for participating in the 2020 Electronic Recycling Event and utilizing the roll offs at the Shops! Between the two community clean ups (June and September) the collection of trash came to 93.11 tons. Blue Star collected electronic recycling from the residents amounting to 824 lbs. computer material, 1,532 lbs. display material and 1,064 lbs. general electronic waste. Thank you for keeping Meridian Ranch a Beautiful Place to Live!

Friendly reminders from the Design Review Council:

Section 3.11 Animals: “No animal of any kind shall be permitted which in the opinion of the Design Review Council makes an unreasonable amount of noise or odor or is a nuisance. All household pets shall be controlled by their owner and shall not be allowed off the owners’ lot except when properly leashed."

Although El Paso County does not have a leash rule, the Covenants for the Meridian Ranch community does. Please be aware of the Covenants and pet ownership.

Assessment Reminder:DRC Annual Assessment Notice will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please do not throw the envelope away! “important document enclosed’ is noted on the outside of the envelope.

Remember ALL Improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation! Governing Documents can be found on the website:

www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com and www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com

Questions? Please contact your Meridian Ranch DRC Management Team:Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Managing Agent: [email protected]

Julie Sampson Governance Director: [email protected] Petrik DRC Administrator: [email protected]

November 2020 Design Review Council Corner


Friendly reminders from the Design Review Council. Section 3.11 Animals: “No animal of any kind shall be permitted which in the opinion of the Design Review Council makes an unreasonable amount of noise or odor or is a nuisance. All household pets shall be controlled by their owner and shall not be allowed off the owners’ lot except when properly leashed. “ Although El Paso County does not have a leash rule, the Covenants for the Meridian Ranch community does. Please be aware of the Covenants and pet ownership.

Assessment Reminder: DRC Annual Assessment Notice will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please do not throw the envelope away! “important document enclosed’ is noted on the outside of the envelope. Remember ALL Improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation! Governing Documents can be found on the website: www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com and www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com Questions? 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- [email protected]

November 2020 Design Review Council Corner


Friendly reminders from the Design Review Council. Section 3.11 Animals: “No animal of any kind shall be permitted which in the opinion of the Design Review Council makes an unreasonable amount of noise or odor or is a nuisance. All household pets shall be controlled by their owner and shall not be allowed off the owners’ lot except when properly leashed. “ Although El Paso County does not have a leash rule, the Covenants for the Meridian Ranch community does. Please be aware of the Covenants and pet ownership.

Assessment Reminder: DRC Annual Assessment Notice will be mailed the week of Thanksgiving! Please do not throw the envelope away! “important document enclosed’ is noted on the outside of the envelope. Remember ALL Improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation! Governing Documents can be found on the website: www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com and www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com Questions? 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- [email protected]

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