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PPMD Continued from pge 17 And, imagine doing so with no ability to perspire as a means
to cool off during the summer hot months. As the daytime heat
fire restrictions. Randy Johnson, Metro Board President and rises we tend to conserve our energy and become more active
Larkspur Fire Marshal, is coordinating with Douglas County during the cooler night time hours. If you too are a night time
and will provide direction as soon as the decision is made. Be party animal – “Party On”!
on the lookout in NextDoor and Larkspur Neighbor to Neigh-
bor for up to date information as we get closer to the 4th.

Important Questions from Residents:
There have been lots of reports of clicking in the trees within
the Metro District, with some concern over what the cause may
be. Keith Worley, our resident forester, has reported that the
clicking most likely comes from cicadas. In his words: “It’s
amore’! The love song of a recent hatch.”

Additionally, Keith reports that the Tussock Moth is no longer
active in Perry Park thanks to mitigation efforts made two years
ago.

Because of the voting season, there have been questions about
the many candidate signs posted at the entrance to Perry Park. A Day at the Pond: Using neighborhood pools and ponds is
These signs have been, and will continue to be, removed as they a great way for us bear to take a break from the mid-day heat.
are not allowed per Metro District by-laws.
Here I am with my young nephews Ben and Jerry taking a dip in
a local swimming hole. We are actually really good swimmers
Next Meeting – no lessons necessary as we know how to swim instinctively.
The next Perry Park Metro District Board meeting will be held
on Thursday, July 12th at the Perry Park Country Club. Resi-
dents are always welcome to attend and participate.

BEAR WISE

Happy 4th of July! Bear activity in the
Perry Park area is sizzling. Please use
extra care when roaming around your
property as we are roaming too. If you
haven’t purchased your bear proof
trash container(s) yet, now would be
a great time to do so.
Be Bear Aware
The Heat is On There is a mom bear accompanied by her two young cubs roving
You think you feel hot? Trying walking our streets and yards. Mom is inadvertently teaching her cubs
around all day in a full body fur coat.
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