Announcement Blog

July 26, 2016

ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2016

10:00 am – Annual Meeting in Neal and Kathy Lummus’  garage 637 River Run Dr.   All are welcome. Come early to bid on silent auction items with all proceeds benefiting the Sheep Creek Ranch Scholarship Fund.

1:00 pm –  Gourmet Southern BBQ followed by a concert with Chris Collins and members of the Boulder Canyon Band  (2:30 pm) ($20 adults/ $10 kids 12 and under)

BBQ served at the old Red Bear Restaurant and Concert next door at the San Juan Mountain Church, 1 Ponderosa, Orca, Colorado

*All proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit the Sheep Creek Ranch Scholarship Fund.

RSVP appreciated to Doug/Vicki Badar.  Mail in: 617 River Run Dr., Antonito, Co 81120  OR e-mail v.badar@comcast.net

Volunteers needed: There are opportunities to get involved and help out with this busy, fun filled day!  We are looking for families willing to donate a sweet treat to share with all at the BBQ.   We are also looking for people willing to help with set up and/or clean up.   If you are able to help out, please e-mail me at sharon_eanes@msn.com.

Thank you and hope to see you all soon!

WEBSITE UPDATE

July 26, 2016 – Migration of the new website is about complete. You will receive an email soon regarding your log-in information. You should be able to log in now but if not, click the link to reset your password.

May 30, 2016 – We have had some issues with the website being hacked again which has created the website to ‘go offline’ at times. We will begin the process of upgrading to a more secure server. We ask for your patience when the website is down. Thank you.

MAIL BOX AVAILABILITY

March 1, 2016

The BOD meeting scheduled for 3-8-16 has been moved to 3-15-16 in order for one of our board members to attend a Forest Planning meeting and report his findings.  

BOD Meeting-The Board of Directors have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 p.m. MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701. 

January 31, 2016

Scholarship End of Year Report for 2015 is now posted under the minutes archive. 

Want to keep up with the weather here in Sheep Creek and other locations?  Try downloading “Storm by Weather Underground”. It is available for iPad and iPhones. I believe there is an app comparable for Android phones. This weather app has many layers you can see such as temp & wind speed, snow cover, radar, forecast, lightning, watches and warning and so much more. You can add weather stations as an overlay so you can easily click on Sheep Creeks Weather station and see what’s going on real time. You can also add several locations so you can always be up to date here, where your permanent residence is or other locations. Keep in mind when we have inclement weather, our Internet tends to have issues so be patient and check back periodically if the camera or weather station is down.

January 18, 2016

BOD Meeting-The Board of Directors have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 8, 6:00 p.m. MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701. 

REMINDER: When putting boxes in the trash they must be broken down and placed up against the inside wall of the building. Thank you.

November 6, 2015 

Meeting Minutes from the October 28, BOD meeting are now posted under the members section in Minutes Archive.

October 25, 2015

BOD Meeting-The Board of Directors have scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, October 28, 6:00 p.m. MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701.

Message from our President Clint Crowe: 

Century Link has received a $500 million grant from the FCC to improve internet speed to their customers IN RURAL AREAS.

August 15, 2015

Annual Meeting Minutes and Financial Statements are now up and posted under Minutes Archive.  Thank you to the SCLA Board of Directors and all the volunteers for a great 2015 SCLA Annual Meeting.  And of course, a big Thank You to Chris Collins and part of his band for an incredible concert held at the San Juan Mountain Church.  We had a great crowd, a lot of fun and raised money, all for a good cause.  If you missed it be sure to make plans to attend next year, always held the first Saturday of August.  (8/6/2016) Thank you again everyone for your support!!

August 11, 2015

Due to our internet and high activity use in the canyon, the Weather Station will have temporary periods of being down.  We are working on trying to resolve this with Centurylink so we appreciate your patience.  Annual Meeting Minutes and Financial Statements will also be up as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

June 27, 2015

Watch for additional announcements soon for the August 1, SCLA Annual Meeting.

As we approach our Sheep Creek Landowner’s Association Annual Meeting we would like to take this time for some acknowledgements. T

The Sheep Creek community joins together to remember these three friends that we lost during the past year. 

• Walter Tedford
• Joe Curzi
• Don Gilbert

You will be dearly missed. We send our sincere condolences to all of their families and friends.

             

May 28, 2015

Conejos County Fire Meeting Friday, June 5, 2015 – Once again the Colorado State Forest Service will host a “Fire Preparedness” meeting from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Conejos Canyon Community Chapel to discuss the 2015 Fire Season Outlook, Current & Future Fuel Mitigation Projects, Insects affecting Conejos Canyon Trees, Grant Opportunities, Resources and Emergency Contact Systems. (Flyer attached)

SCLA Annual Meeting Nominations for open positions- As we prepare for our SCLA Annual Meeting on August 1, please consider running for a position on the Board of Directors.  If you are interested contact Vicki Bader.  This is your chance to get involved and be more proactive in the decisions made for our community.

May 25, 2015 (updated)

REMINDERS AND ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Please check the message board for announcements, discussions, and informational posts. If you want to be notified of messages as they are posted, be sure to check the “subscribe” box at the bottom of each section.  You will also need to make sure we have your current email address. 
• Work is scheduled to begin on the main bridge over the Conejos River  (weather permitting) beginning Monday, May 18-22 with limited access to cross the bridge and possible delays. Please keep this in mind as you schedule trips into Sheep Creek during this time.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
• Be sure to check out ConejosCounty.org for current happenings in our area.  They also have a NEW alert system. We encourage you to register for the Conejos County Citizen Alert notification system.
• The Conejos County Green Waste dumpsite will be open every Friday and Saturday through June 27, located on State HW 142; 4 1/2 miles east of Manassa to the North of the old dump site. Only trees, tree branches and other shrubbery will be accepted.

May 13, 2015

SCLA BOD Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2015 have been posted in the Minutes Archive.  The ARC committee has received a new application for SC Lot 17.  SCLA members may review the application, plans and site survey in the “Pending Construction” section of the Architectural Review.  Please contact members of the ARC committee with any questions or comments.

March 30, 2015

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Work is scheduled to begin on the main bridge over the Conejos River beginning Monday, May 18-22 with limited access to cross the bridge and possible delays. Please keep this in mind as you schedule trips into Sheep Creek during this time.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

May Board of Directors Meeting – Next Board of Directors meeting will be Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701.

March 12, 2015

BOD Meeting – Next Board of Directors meeting will be Monday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701. 

Sheep Creek Landowners Association Annual Meeting – It will be here before you know it! Remember to mark your calendars for our SCLA Annual meeting, Saturday, August 1, 2015.  We will once again have a silent auction and raffle to raise money for the SCLA Scholarship Fund.  Please be thinking about items you would like to contribute for the raffle or silent auction. If you have questions or a donation you would like to contribute, please contact Vicki Bader, v.bader@comcast.net.   

January 2, 2015

New Weather Station up! We are very happy to announce that the new weather station is up along with the new camera! You will notice some changes and a new location for the camera. We hope you enjoy the view of the river and looking up towards Spruce Hole.  We had a beautiful white Christmas here in Sheep Creek and it remains very cold but absolutely beautiful! Thank you again for your patience.  I hope you all have a wonderful and Happy New Year!

November 28, 2014

Website Update – We are in the process of once again dealing with some issues with the website and weather station. Unfortunately, the weather station is down and due to the holidays, will be for approximately another week.  We have a company who is helping us to hopefully resolve these issues once and for all, and then we can get the new weather station and camera connected.  We appreciate your patience as I know this is the time of year you love to watch the weather closely and snow accumulation.  Unfortunately, forecasts are not showing much potential of snow this next week. Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

October 24, 2014

BOD Meeting – The Board of Directors have scheduled a routine meeting for Sunday, October 26, 3:00 MDT.  SCLA members are welcome to call in for the meeting. Any topics for discussion should be forwarded to Vicki Bader to be included on the agenda. Call in number 1-866-398-2885; Passcode 687701.

October 2, 2014

Beaver Activity – After a few reports of aggressive beaver activity, our trapper, Ross Hamilton, will be addressing our concerns.  We will report any further developments.

SCLA Annual Meeting – Saturday August 2 

10:00 a.m – SCLA Meeting – 637 River Run Drive, Lot between the Lummus and Bader Cabins.

12:00 p.m. – Potluck Lunch and Auction/Raffle to benefit the SCLA Scholarship Fund – Please RSVP to Sharon Eanes, sharon_eanes@msn.com with number joining for lunch and what you are bringing (list to date) Please contact Vicki Bader, v.bader@comcast.net if you have a donation for the Auction and Raffle.  

 5:00 p.m. –  Annual River Bottom Concert with our own Chris Collins! Bring your lawn chairs and coolers and enjoy the great music, friendships and fun! Suggested donation $20/person. All proceeds benefit the SCLA Scholarship Fund.

June 5, 2014

SCLA Annual Meeting Nominations for open positions-

This year we will be voting on two positions on the Board of Directors and one on the Architectural Committee. We encourage members to get involved in their neighborhood. Please consider throwing your name in the hat for this election and helping out. Send your inquiries to Clint Crowe or Vicki Bader.

May 27, 2014

Dear Sheep Creek Neighbors, 

Sheep Creek is getting ready for a great summer season. Much has been accomplished this spring and there are a few opportunities for our members to pitch in.   

You will see that our roads have had extensive maintenance work done including blading the gravel from the shoulders onto the road crown and repairing the potholes. The Sheep Creek Bridge required repair and that work is underway this week. The meadow pump house repairs and landscaping have been completed.  

Our fire abatement team working with the Forestry Service has identified the critical fire risk areas in Sheep Creek. They have contracted the Youth Conservation Corps to arrive June 18 for a week to help our members clear the deadfall and brush from the lots that border the National Forest. We request all lot owners receiving notice to grant permission to include their lot in the cleanup. Many members have volunteered to join this important effort from June 18-26 in our neighborhood. The forestry service is loaning us their large chipper for a limited time to mulch the wood on each lot. You may use this chipper on your lot. Contact Neal Lummus for training and to sign the liability waiver before using.

We will also form a team to test our 18 fire hydrants this month. This is a good time to learn how to operate your closest fire hydrant. We are ordering two AEDs and will install one on the outside of two garages, the Kessler’s and the Lummus’. These devices can save lives. Learn how to use one during CPR training at our annual meeting.  

Please plan to attend the SCLA Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. on the banks of the Conejos River. Visit Sheep Creek and see the improvements. 

For further information or to help on one of our teams, please contact any of the volunteer members of the Sheep Creek Board.

May 12, 2014

CONEJOS COUNTY FIREWISE TEAM will present on the free services they provide offered to help your home survive a wildfire.  Centauri High School Band Room, Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 pm. Click here for more information.                                                                                                                                                        

May 2, 2014

BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting – Saturday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. MST – Call In Number (866) 398-2885; Pin Code: 687701

March 23, 2014

PLEASE OBSERVE SPEED LIMITS IN SHEEP CREEK – All members and visitors are asked to observe our posted speed limits. There have been three minor accidents reported that slower speed might have avoided. Our speed limit is 15 mph except for the two hills which are posted 5 mph.  Remember, as the weather gets nicer more of us our out walking with our families (dogs, children and grandchildren).  Your cooperation is appreciated!!

March 8, 2014

Mr Ross Hamilton, our trapper, has removed one large, 80 lb beaver and has found others causing the damage that various members have reported recently. He has scouted the area and will pursue these animals along their trails and trap them and remove them to prevent further tree damage in Sheep Creek. Please advise your guests to avoid areas where they find a trap and do not confront or hassle Mr. Hamilton, or he will take his traps and leave the area.  We will provide updates on his work. Normally, he can find and remove beavers in a short time and move to other work he has in the canyon. 

   Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 6:45 PM – Planning Commission                                                           Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 9:30 AM –  Board of County Commissioners 

Any interested person may attend and be heard at any public meetings. Members of Sheep Creek are encouraged to attend one or both meetings and/or send emails to linda@co.conejos.co.us or mail to:

     Land Use Office, PO Box 197, Conejos, CO 81129.  

 October 27, 2013

October 11, 2013

BOARD OF DIRECTORS meeting – Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 6:00 pm MST.  Call in number (877) 526-1243; Pin Code: 3744679#.

October 6, 2013

MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTINGS IN SHEEP CREEK – Several residents in Bear Creek have spotted a large male cougar in the meadow in front of Newcomer’s cabin on three separate days this past week.  Residents in Sheep Creek have also reported similar activity. Two contractors working for Neal Lummus also reported sightings in the same spot. The men are nervous about people coming in contact with this fairly bold lion and have asked Sheep Creek residents and visitors to be aware and report additional activity. As the weather starts to turn colder we will continue to have increased bear and mountain lion activity along with the normal coyotes, etc. Do not let you pets outside alone or run loose. If you do have an encounter:

• When you walk or hike make plenty of noise to reduce your chances of surprising a lion. A sturdy walking stick is a good idea; it can be used to ward off a lion. Make sure children are close to you and within your sight at all times. Talk with children about lions and teach them what to do if they meet one.
• Do not approach a lion, especially one that is feeding or with kittens. Most mountain lions will try to avoid a confrontation. Give them a way to escape.
• Stay calm when you come upon a lion. Talk calmly yet firmly to it. Move slowly.
• Stop or back away slowly, if you can do it safely. Running may stimulate a lion’s instinct to chase and attack. Face the lion and stand upright.
• Do all you can to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you’re wearing one. If you have small children with you, protect them by picking them up so they won’t panic and run.
• If the lion behaves aggressively, throw stones, branches or whatever you can get your hands on without crouching down or turning your back. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly. What you want to do is convince the lion you are not prey and that you may in fact be a danger to the lion.
• Fight back if a lion attacks you. Lions have been driven away by prey that fights back. People have fought back with rocks, sticks, caps or jackets, garden tools and their bare hands successfully. Remain standing or try to get back up

(http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/Mammals/Pages/LionCountry1.aspx

August 17, 2013 

Annual Dues Statements have been handed out at the Annual Meeting or mailed out to your address we have on file. As a reminder, Dues are $700 per lot and if you have a home on your lot, Water Fee is $200.  If you were given your statement at the Annual Meeting, please note the return mailing address is incorrect.  Please mail your payment to:  SCLA, 120 Riverview Trail, Antonito, CO  81120 by September 15, 2013.  If you have already mailed it to the address on the invoice, I will still get them, just a little delayed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dee Kessler at deekessler57@gmail.com or call (719) 376-2322.

August 4, 2013

The ARC requests that all homeowners purchase a reflective blue metal address sign from the Conjeos County Land Use Office so that homes can be easily located and identified for emergency response teams when needed.  Small metal signs are $9, large signs are $15, and can be ordered in horizontal or vertical form.  For more information, contact Linda de Herrera, Conejos County Land Use Office at 719-376-2014.