The "Scourge" of Myrtle Spurge

Myrtle Spurge has been declared a noxious weed. Myrtle spurge is highly invasive ornamental plant that is popular in xeriscapes and rock gardens in residential areas of Colorado. This plant is rapidly expanding into sensitive ecosystems, displacing native vegetation and reducing forage for wildlife. It is a low-growing perennial with trailing stems of fleshy blue-green alternate leaves. Flowers are inconspicuous, surrounded by yellow-green flower-like bracts that appear from March to May. Myrtle spurge reproduces only by seed and is capable of projecting seeds up to 15 feet.

How To Control Myrtle Spurge.

Herbicides - use of a product with picloram, 2,4-D or dicamba is best, also "Round Up" will work but continue to monitor the site.

Hand pulling or digging - works very well, but remember you won't be able to get up all of the roots, so continue to monitor the site for new growth.

CAUTION: Myrtle Spurge plants contain a milky white substance that is toxic to the skin and will cause skin burn or rash- so wear gloves, long sleeves, and long pants! Do not mow, the seeds will spread.

Obtsain additional information by contacting the CSU Cooperative Extension for El Paso County at:
(719) 636-8920
Fax (719) 575-8692
305 South Union Blvd Address
Colorado Springs, CO - 80910-3123
Web sitehttp://www.coopext.colostate.edu/elpaso
Email: debbierivera@elpasoco.com

Monday August-7-2006 Met with Andrew Notbaum of FireReady and Jim S. for another review of the area. After schedule review, Andrew and crew will be working in Anchoria Park and Central Commons from Tuesday September 12th through Friday September 15th. Homeowners should be aware that chipping will be during daytime hours and equipment will remain overnight. Any homeowner wishing to get a jump on chipping can bring neatly stacked items to the area behind 10 Gold Coin or to the area behind 80 Gold Coin by Wednesday September 13th. Chipper Dates have been scheduled for Monday September 25th and Tuesday September 26th. - Bill D

6th Annual 4th of July Parade

Aweseome 4th of July parade - see pictures on the website. Thank you to Jim Schaffner, Melanie DeMatte, and Mike Hockett for contributing pictures. If you have pictures that you want to submit, please send them to rhhoamail@gmail.com as a zipped file. Thanks to everyone who participated and spectated! Thanks to the organizers Janet Richards, Annie McFarland, and Susan Clark. Great job! - Bill D

It's Wednesday June 28th, and we're starting to get the website rolling. Our goal is to connect our community through the Internet, and provide useful, timely information for homeowners.

Common Area - Jim S has completed a handoff of Common Area materials to Bill D. On Friday June 23rd, Jim, Bill and a contractor walked the Common Areas to assess risk and determine a long-term strategy for getting our Commons in "fire-wise" shape. On Sunday, June 25th, Bill walked the Commons Areas with another contractor for bid proposal. The board will be reviewing proposals and mapping out a timeline for this work. - Bill D.