KCR Veterans Monument Effort Moving Forward
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Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association • www.ken-carylranch.org Vol. XXXVI, No. 22 Oct. 23, 2013 Like us on at www.facebook.com/ken-carylranch What Do You Want For Your Future On Ken-Caryl Ranch? Share Your Thoughts At The KCR Open House Event How should we improve our facilities to ly’s needs, so please drop by at your con- meet the needs of your family? What new venience. Child care will be provided to features do you need for your family’s var- help you participate, and light refreshments ious activities? Come discuss your ideas will also be available. The Community for our community and other topics at the Planning Committee has been mapping Ken-Caryl Ranch planning event on the future of Ken-Caryl Ranch based on Tuesday, Oct. 29 between 4 and 8 p.m. at the 2012 Resident Survey results. The group the Ranch House. This forum is a true open is anxious to hear from all of you to help house event, designed to meet your fami- refine the plan. If you have not had a chance to see the new section of Summit View Trail for yourself, you can take a virtual tour by viewing photographs of the trail on the community website at www.ken-carylranch.org, under Open Space, then Trails & Map. There is a link to the photo gallery in the Summit View Trail descrip- tion toward the bottom. The Summit View Trail re-route was completed in Tickets On Sale For Ken-Caryl Tour Of Homes October 2012 and replaces one of the most severely eroded sections of trails in What: Tour eight homes in the Valley, Plains and North Ranch the Open Space trail system. The new section of trail is much easier to use and When: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. held up very well in the rain storms we had in late summer. As you can see from the photographs, the views from the trail are some of the best on the Ranch! Ticket Prices: $20 for adults; $10 for children Purchase Tickets Online: www.kencarylranchfoundation.com Purchase In Person: The day of the event at the Community Center. KCR Veterans Monument For more information, visit the website or see the flyer inserted in this issue. Effort Moving Forward Coyotes Active On Ken-Caryl Ranch Submitted by Byron Wicks, All monetary donations to the fund are tax- Recently, there have been sev- Veterans Monument Committee deductible. Some employers have a match- eral coyote incidents on Ken-Caryl The Ken-Caryl Ranch Veterans Monument ing gift program. If your company has one, Ranch. Coyotes in populated areas Committee has recently been soliciting addi- be sure to enclose a Matching Gift Form with are less fearful of people, and they tional volunteers to assist with the final three your contribution. Checks should be made have been known to attack pets phases of the Veterans Monument project: payable to KCRMD with Veterans Monument and approach people too closely. funding, construction and dedication. The re- Continued on Page 3 Colorado Parks and Wildlife has sponse to that effort has been very success- put together the following infor- ful. Halloween mation regarding co-existing with Five highly-motivated and talented resi- coyotes and hazing techniques. dents have accepted the challenge and join- Haunted Trail Hazing is an activity,or series of ed the committee. One of the most immedi- activities, conducted in an attempt ate benefits was the very recent creation of Event Oct. 25 to change the behaviors of habit- aVeterans Monument website at www.kcrvet Don’t miss the Halloween Haunted Trail uated coyotes or to establish or eransmonument.wordpress.com. The com- on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at maintain a healthy wariness of mittee has developed a plan for the funding Bradford Park. This event is for families humans in local coyote popula- efforts and additional volunteers are highly with children ages 3-10. Hike along a tions. Low intensity hazing can be encouraged to join. All interested individuals nature trail where you will meet some un- performed by everyone at the com- should contact either Byron Wicks at byron scary critters we often associate with munity level. Residents should be [email protected] or Jeff Esbenshade at Halloween. Find out some of the myths encouraged to participate when coyotes are on their property or when coyotes approach [email protected] or 303-972-3968. and truths about these night creatures. too closely. The website continues to be a work in End at the Bradford amphitheater for hot Low Intensity Hazing Can Include: progress. Information on the monument chocolate and marshmallow roasting by • In This Issue Yelling and clapping. design, location, points of contact, commit- the bonfire. Tours will start every five min- • Banging pots and pans together. tee members, active benefactors, the system utes so you can arrive anytime between • Throwing rocks and sticks. for recognizing contributors and the Veterans 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. The cost is $5 for adult • Committee • Spraying with garden hoses, water guns Tribute Project will soon be made available. residents ($8 for non-residents), $4 for Applications and sprinklers. New topics will be added as appropriate to residents ages 3-18 ($5 for non-residents) • Sought 4 Using noise-making devices (air horns, inform Ken-Caryl Ranch residents of all ongo- and $15 for a resident family with up to whistles, cans filled with pennies, etc.). ing and forthcoming activities. four people ($20 for non-resident fami- • Installing motion-sensor lights. Approximately $110,000 is needed to com- lies). Pre-registration is required. Register • MA & MD Budgets • Motion-sensor sprinkler systems. plete the Veterans Monument as currently de- for Course #27621 at www.ken-caryl • For 2014 5 Using deterrent sprays. signed. A fund has been established by the ranch.org or by calling 303-979-4070. Continued on Page 2 Metro District and donations are being sought. covenant protected community protected covenant A http://www.ken-carylranch.org Littleton, Color ado 80127 ado 7676 South Continental Divide Road Divide Continental South 7676 EMTN.171 NO. PERMIT c/o K c/o en-Car yl Ranc yl Master Master h Association LITTLETON, CO LITTLETON, Printed on Recycled Paper Recycled on Printed D I A P Life at Ken-Caryl at Life .S POSTAGE S. U. PRSRT STD PRSRT 2 • Oct. 23, 2013 www.ken-carylranch.org Board Report Covenant Clips by KCRMA Board Member Chris Figge Submittal Process For could mean today or whenever the funds My wife Emma and I had the privilege of traveling to Tanzania with are gathered. Project C.U.R.E. this summer, and one of the reflections I came back Exterior Improvements Another issue that does not work for me home with was a reinforced view that people the world over deeply by KCRMA Community Standards is entering “same as before” on your submit- care about family and community. Administrator Julie Kearful tal — roofing and paint products change Despite the crushing poverty of this sub-Saharan nation, and a lack I think it’s timely to mention a few details and may no longer be available. And please of the most basic of services that we take for granted here in the U.S., regarding submittals. As you can imagine, my know that providing samples of your cho- I found a deeply instilled friendliness and caring in the people of office has been “pelted” as a result of our hail sen paint colors is required. I do have some this rural African nation. So how does that relate to us here on Ken- storm on Aug. 22. We have actually processed samples here in my office but my supply is Caryl Ranch? I see that same human trait in so many of you that I more than 700 of your requests since that limited. At any rate, thanks to all for making have had the pleasure of working with over the years in our com- time and have been able to respond to all of the best of this destructive storm and under- munity.Neighbor caring about neighbor, concern for the well-being you very quickly. It has been a bit challeng- standing the architectural review process. of our community,our families and the stewardship of this jewel called Ken-Caryl Ranch. ing, but most of all it has been a pleasure to Please keep in mind that rules and regula- I thank all of you who volunteer so extensively,who give your time, your talent and your meet and assist so many residents. tions are dynamic in nature…new issues sur- treasure. We are truly blessed to be here in this amazing state of Colorado and especial- There are several things that would really face, new regulations are added, inappro- ly this special place we call home. I’ve been on the Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association be helpful as the overload continues. Writing priate ones are deleted and others simply are Board of Directors for eight years, and I am always struck at the dedication of our staff clearly of course is important — there have amended or updated. Ken-Caryl Ranch doc- and multitude of volunteers who provide input on various committees, task forces and been a few submittals that I simply cannot uments are available at the Ranch House special events. Thank you to all these unsung heroes who make our community such a read. Waiting until you are certain of the and on our website at www.ken-carylranch “crown jewel” here in these Rocky Mountains.