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PET TALK Continued from page 9 A PRESIDENT’S REPORT FROM
THE METRO DISTRICT
cause less irritation. There are also environmental steps you
may take to decrease the irritation from their dander and fur.
There are many products that can help smooth the transition Perry Park Board of Di-
from shelter to home. Do your research and ask your local vet rectors Meeting – May 10,
at Larkspur Pet Hospital for advice. 2018

Cats everywhere, but especially in our area, live longer, health- The Perry Park Metropoli-
ier lives if they are indoor cats (or highly supervised and re- tan District (PPMD) Board
stricted outdoors). There are many things that can be done to of Directors (BOD) convened for their May regular meeting at
enrich the cat’s environment. the Perry Park Country Club. It was the first meeting this year
at the Country Club, due to the renovation project that was un-

A slow transition for the pet into the routine and regulations of derway. Kudos to the country club for a very nice project and
your home is a good idea. Adopting a pet is a major, lifelong allowing us to return for our meetings!
commitment. Please give the pet time to adjust and do not get
frustrated when their behavior is not perfect immediately. Give In attendance were Directors:
the right care, cats are great family pets who give you love and Randal Johnson; President
comfort for many years. Craig Van Doorn; Assistant Vice-President
Vanessa Dao; Treasurer
Director Linda Black was not in attendance with an excused
absence

The board had the pleasure of installing Mr. Sean King in the
vacant position on the BOD. Please welcome Sean to the BOD
and cheers to Sean for stepping up to serve his community!
Sean is a relatively new resident of Perry Park and brings a
smile, great attitude, innovation and a much-needed tech back-
ground to the BOD. Thank you, Sean for your interest and
commitment. Also, a strong thank you to Mr. Steve Snyder,
who also applied for the vacant position, and we expect to see
Steve involved in community activities as we move forward. It
is great to see residents step up to give of their time and talent
to make this such a wonderful place to live.

All the BOD members present were administered the Oath of
Office for their new terms. Positions within the BOD will be
discussed and formalized at the July meeting when we have
full board participation. Did you know that during our Oath
of Office ceremony, we swear to uphold the Constitution of the
Come and support our local Larkspur Horseback United States? Something not to be taken lightly in the times
Miracles Organization using equine-therapy to help we are in. Integrity, commitment and resolve to those ideals
will keep our nation strong and our community a great place to
at-risk youth, autistic children, and our veterans.
live. Let us all endeavor in such an honorable pursuit.
This year we have the Boots and Bling fashion show
featuring kids from our program accompanied by
The Perry Park Independence Day celebration is well secured
the 2018 Douglas County Rodeo Queen and her
with the Denver Concert Band, the fireworks display and the ice
court! In addition, we have a silent auction featuring
cream vendor all under contract for this uplifting community
dozens of delightful treasures. All proceeds benefit
event. New activities will be added this year after the parade
this wonderful 501 (3)(c) organization.
to add a new dimension of fun to the day. Details to follow in
Buy your tickets online and save! Tickets include June. Many thanks to all on the PPMD Social Committee for
entrance, horse-back rides for the kids, fun barn- the hard work they are putting in to make this all possible! If
yard activities, and best of all a BBQ dinner with all we cannot hold the fireworks display on July 4th due to Douglas
County imposing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions during that time (a
the fixins’. www.horsebackmiracles.org.
possibility this year), the BOD is seeking input from the resi-
th
See y’all at the Hoedown! Saturday, June 9 at 4:30 dents on a good alternate date to have the display. Once in
at the Historic Perry Park Ranch 5655 W. Red Rock the past, we had to delay the fireworks display due to fire re-
Dr. Larkspur, 80118. Tel: 303-681-3115 strictions and the display was held on Veteran’s Day in order
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