Meadows Monday
A monthly news update from Elk Meadows HOA,
Ridgway, Colorado
March 1, 2021
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We are sorry to announce the passing of JJ here in Elk Meadows. Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
Like most of us who live in Elk Meadows, Jerry Johnson moved here for its beauty and the serenity we all cherish, and of course, skiing. He built his mountain home at 2334 Aspen Drive in the early 1990s after living and working in Telluride managing the ski shop. He moved to Telluride Mountain Village where he joined the community maintenance department. Eventually, from his experience there he started Alpine Water Works and then retired in 2018. JJ graduated from the University of Washington and relished his time spent with his fraternity brothers at Delta Chi. JJ was passionate about Formula 1 Car Racing, FIS Ski Racing and Mountaineering. He summitted Mt. Rainier, Mt. Sneffels multiple times, and many other peaks in the San Juan Mountain Range. Juice, his beloved lab, was his constant companion and alerted the neighbors when JJ was ill. JJ passed peacefully on February 3, 2021. He is survived by his cousin, Tammy Farmin from Sandpoint, Idaho and Juice.
Juice is looking for a new home, preferably in Elk Meadows. She is a nine-year-old black lab who is looking for a family to love. Please contact Tammy at 208-304-3641 if you or someone you know is in need of a fur buddy.
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On Friday, February 26, 2021 a fire broke at Rocket Dog Ranch on County Road 5. The caretaker’s cabin burned to the ground due to a chimney fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Mykan White took this photo at 8:30 PM from her home at 34 Fawn Lane. She called 911, and they were already at the scene. In the future, if a fire or smoke is seen, do not hesitate to call 911. Please be sure to have chimneys inspected and cleaned regularly.
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If your outdoor fixtures do not comply, please replace them with lights that are compliant. Several of these types of lights, including motion sensor lights, are available online and in local hardware stores. Many people in EM work odd hours and late at night and need light to get in and out of their homes. We also need lights for protection so we can see who or what is in the dark such as bears and lions.
For homeowners who rent their homes please inform your guests about Dark Skies so they know to turn off the lights when they leave including porch lights which are left on by visitors who are from the cities and towns that do not have Dark Sky regulations. Many visitors think leaving a porch light on is being considerate, but it is not in a Dark Sky community. Also, if you have motion detector lights please make sure they are downward lights and compliant with Section 19.
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Please check your water usage on the website at elkmeadowshoa@gmail.com. Log on and go to Owners>Water Reports>Water Usage 2021. Each household is allowed 7000 gallons. Overages are charged a fee. We encourage homeowners to check their usage in case of leaks.
Colorado allows a maximum of two rain barrels with a combined storage of 110 gallons or less for each household. Collected rainwater may be used to irrigate outdoor lawns, plants and gardens.
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For those on the Elk Meadows Sewage System, Jim Hayford, our neighbor who keeps the water running and the toilets flushing, recommends flushing every time and not let it “mellow”. The sewage treatment plant needs water flow to work properly. For those on individual septic systems, letting it “mellow” is acceptable.
A healthy septic or sewer system depends on flow without obstacles. Obstacles include feminine hygiene products, diapers, tissues, paper towels, sanitary wipes, cigarette butts and anything else that is not toilet paper or bodily waste. ONLY toilet paper and bodily fluids and solids go into any toilet, regardless of whether the toilet is on a septic system or connected to a sewage treatment facility. Even if the product says “Flushable” it is NOT!
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Scott Layton and Bill Palace are in the process of keeping us informed. Clearnetworx and Mountain Broadband have been contacted and the Committee is processing information. Scott Layton has applied to be a beta processor for Starlink and the equipment will arrive soon, but will take some time before he knows how well it works. Updates on the status of internet will continue in Meadows Monday. Thank you Scott and Bill for pursuing this important endeavor. |
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If your sign got plowed this winter, please let the Board know and any expense you incurred will be reimbursed. |
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We have new signs to be installed in the spring! We need a few volunteers who like to dig holes!
Spring is coming up fast and we also need volunteers to walk the fence line in late June or early July. Fences also need repairs and dead trees to be felled. Come join the fun, many hands make less work!
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HELP!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR WELCOMING COMMITTEE
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Elk Meadows is growing! Several lots have been sold and new folks are joining our community. Some are building new homes while others are buying existing homes. We would like to welcome them properly to our neighborhood, but we need volunteers to form a new committee to help us reach out to them.
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ELK MEADOWS DIRECTORY UPDATE |
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The Board is updating our directory. Please provide us with any changes in your contact information such as address, EM address and home, lot number, email address, and phone number. If you rent your residence long-term please ask your renters to do the same so they can receive Meadows Monday and we can contact them if necessary. If you prefer not to have your contact information in the directory please let us know. Whether you want your name in the directory or not, we still need updated contact information.
Please send your information to emhoa.secretary@gmail.com.
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Protect your Douglas Fir trees with MCH bubbles, order now!
https://semiochemical.com/mch/
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PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPLORATION |
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The Board minutes from February 18, 2021 will be posted on the website @ elkmeadowshoa.org.
The next HOA Board meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2021.
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The next Meadows Monday will be April 5, 2021. |
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MARCH IS NAT'L WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH |
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Here are a few of our own women from Ouray and Ridgway who made history.
Bet’cha didn’t know it’s also National Breast Implant Awareness Month, Asset Management Awareness Month, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Irish-American Heritage Month, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, National Athletic Training Month, National Caffeine Awareness Month, National Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Celery Month, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, National Cheerleading Safety Month, National Craft Month, National Credit Education Month, National Flour Month, National Noodle Month, National Nutrition Month, National Sauce Month, National Peanut Month, National Trisomy Awareness Month, National Umbrella Month, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and National Social Work Month!
That almost takes up the entire month, but what about National Leprechaun Month or Patrick’s Snake Awareness Month?
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~ ~ ~ IMPORTANT UPDATE ~ ~ ~
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS
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TODAY'S UPDATE
Colorado health officials have confirmed there is a variant case of a new and potentially more infectious strain of Covid-19. Please refer to the website for updated information.
https://covid19.colorado.gov
COVID cases are finally on the downhill slide nationwide as well as Colorado. There has been a total of 5874 Covid deaths. A total of 487,303 cases have been reported so far in Colorado with a total of 2,577,355 people have been tested and 23,476 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Colorado. Cases have definitely started to decline but there are new strains we are still learning about along with the vaccines so please take all the precautions so that we can finally rid this country of this horrific pandemic!
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The vaccine is now available so please check this link to find out more about receiving it.
https://ouraycountyco.gov/399/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information
https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine
Also, PLEASE check on your neighbors. If they are ill make sure they are getting the help they need. A simple phone call or a bag of groceries dropped at their doorstep is a huge help for many people at this time. If you go to the store offer to pick up needed items for those people that are at risk or have family members at risk.
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.
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Please remember social distancing....it works!
It is our only chance at containing this dreaded disease!!
STAY SAFE AND STAY WELL!!
And remember Help your Neighbors and Friends and even New Neighbors you may not know yet!!
Check on them to see if they need errands run and may not feel well enough to do it themselves.
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If you have some Elk Meadows pictures you would like to
see in MM please send them
to me at ElkMeadows.Kristi@yahoo.com
None of the pictures in our database are labeled as to who provided them. Please feel free to let me know if I use one of your pictures and you want credit for it,will credit you the following week. If not, then I THANK YOU in advance for providing pictures for all of us to enjoy.
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If you have some Elk Meadows pictures you would like to
see in MM please send them
to me at ElkMeadows.Kristi@yahoo.com
None of the pictures in our database are labeled as to who provided them. Please feel free to let me know if I use one of your pictures and you want credit for it,will credit you the following week. If not, then I THANK YOU in advance for providing pictures for all of us to enjoy.
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