Meadows Monday

A news update from Elk Meadows HOA, Ridgway, Colorado
April 13, 2020
OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY

We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Steve & Karen Penca as well as Betty Penca (John's wife) in the loss of his father, John Penca. John passed away April 3, 2020. John and his wife, Betty, were longtime residents of Elk Meadows since 1997 and was an EM President in 2001. John had such an upbeat attitude, great personality, and was always such a joy to be around.


We also would also like to extend our condolences to John Cattin in the loss of his wife Debbie on March 16, 2020. Debbie loved Elk Meadows and the San Juan Mountains. They have enjoyed their dream log home since 2001 but have been part of Elk Meadows since 1979.


We are so sorry for you and your families at this difficult time.
We hope your precious memories will help to ease your pain.
DOUGLAS FIR MCH TREE BUBBLES
MCH bubbles are most effective when they are applied two weeks before Douglas-fir beetles begin to fly and attack trees in the spring. This is usually in late April or early May in the Pacific Northwest and northern Rocky Mountains. Higher elevations may see a later beetle flight due to the ambient air temperature remaining colder longer. It is important to note that Douglas-Fir beetles will not take flight until the air temperature is at least 65°F (18°C) for a number of days. If you are late deploying MCH bubbles, they will still be effective in reducing further attacks.
The amount of MCH released is also temperature dependent; the warmer the air, the higher the release rate. Moreover, the wind speed and direction determines where the pheromone plume will go. Furthermore, insects can only ‘sense’ these chemicals from a downwind position. Use the wind factor to your advantage, if possible.
We recommend you staple your Synergy Shield MCH bubble to the north side of the tree, as high as you can reach using a stapler or small hammer such as a  hundle hammer . It does not matter if the bubble part is facing against the tree or not. There is evidence that beetles prefer the north side of a tree as they are not in direct hot sunlight and are shaded from predators.
"HOPE" the INJURED GOSHAWK
As people were taking walks along Forest Hill Road they noticed an injured Goshawk. So a small group of Elk Meadows residents have been following her progression – Karen, Nancy, Patti, Terri, Belinda, Tim, Kim, and Diane.
Nancy named her "Hope". So Hope was taken to Dr. Hooley with Morningstar Vet in Montrose. Last week she was brought up here to see if she could fly yet. We wanted Hope to soar! But she needs more time, so she is being taken to a rehab center. Hope survives!
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS
TODAY'S UPDATE
As of today the state of Colorado's death toll is 290.
There now have been a total of 7303 confirmed cases of the virus in Colorado. A total of 37,153 people have been tested.

All residents of Colorado have been asked by Gov. Jared Polis as well as President Trump to please wear non-medical masks when out in public to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here is a quick video from the Surgeon General on how to make a simple mask. https://youtu.be/9YLXEhSjVsw
And please remember to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; washing every finger thoroughly as well as top and bottom your your hands.
Please remember social distancing....it is working.
It is our only chance at containing this dreaded disease!!