Ponderosa Hills Civic Association
Douglas County, Colorado
Some property owners in Ponderosa Hills have reported receiving Commitment letters from oil companies — specifically, Chesapeake Energy — wishing to drill for oil in the area. The Ponderosa Hills Civic Association strongly recommends that you carefully consider the rights you are giving up if you sign the commitment letter. Consult with legal counsel and …
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The Douglas County Comissioners and Sheriff’s Office have issued the following media release concerning fire restrictions: CONTACT #1:Fran Santagata, Douglas County Emergency Management Director, 303-660-7589 CONTACT #2: Sgt. Ron Hanavan, Public Information Officer, 303-814-7089 Douglas County Commissioners and Sheriff David Weaver Approve Fire Restrictions NARRATIVE: DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO – On March 29, 2011, The …
The following is the text of a notice Douglas County sent to its news subscibers: Consumers in the Denver area are receiving official-looking forms that declare “You may be a plaintiff in a national mass joinder suit.” The mailing implies that fraud may have occurred when you financed your home, and that the author of …
A household on Spring Creek Rd. had its mail stolen on March 8 and has reported it to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the US Postal Inspector. The mail contained a credit card and other valuable items. If your mail is stolen, be sure to file a report with both the Sheriff and the …
A public meeting for land and mineral owners regarding oil and gas drilling in Douglas County will be held at the Parker Public Library on March 15 at 8 p.m. in the library’s Parker Meeting Room. The meeting is planned as a general information session and is being organized by Sean Pavlich: (720) 940-4653. A …
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The Wildlife Experience will present Colorado Forests — Then and Now, a panel discussion of forest health by state experts Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 6 – 9 p.m. The panel will talk about aspens to fire regimes to the pine beetle. Doors open at 5:30 and the event is free to the public (but donations are welcome). …
One of our fellow Ponderosa Hills residents recently queried the county about snow left in roads after driveways are plowed, and got a prompt response. According to Deputy Michelle Rademacher, county regulations govern only sidewalks; however, she contacted the South Metro Fire Department, who said “it is against fire regulation for any fire access road …
From whimsical Santas to vibrant poinsettias to lush garlands and even a lone pinecone, the entries were many — and lovely. Over steaming cups of hot chocolate the three volunteer judges reviewed notes, studied photos (all provided by Joe’l Lambe), tallied points, and pondered long and hard over which mailboxes to select. There was much discussion over styles, colors, props and themes. …
The Douglas County Conservation District’s 2011 Tree Seedling Program and related topics, such as windbreak design, will be discussed at 7 p.m. January 12, 2011 at the Franktown Firehouse, 1958 N. Hwy 83, Franktown. For details, visit the Douglas County Conservation District web site.
Two new neighbors joined the board during the Annual Election: Sue Riccio* and Mary Lemma. Alida Alberts was re-elected for another two-year term. With Joe’l Lambe, Jerry Banks, Steve Martinez there are now six members on the board. There are still four positions available: two one-year terms and two two-year terms. Per the by-laws, they can be filled …