The Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District today completed the sale of $7.9 million in tax-exempt municipal bonds. By selling the bonds at this time, the KCRMD was able to take advantage of historically low interest rates to finance upgrades to the Ranch House, Community Center, Dakota Lodge, new entrance signage, and landscape and irrigation system improvements. Residents of Ken-Caryl Ranch, who were offered the opportunity to purchase bonds in $5,000 increments in advance of the public offering, purchased $765,000 (nearly 10 percent) of the total $7.9 million in bonds. The sale of the bonds was authorized by voters in May 2014 to fund improvements to the infrastructure of the community that is approaching 40 years of age. The bonds have a maturity of 10 years with an interest rate of 2.37 percent and are exempt from both Federal and Colorado state tax to residents of Colorado. George K. Baum & Company served as underwriter for the transaction. The closing on the bonds is scheduled for Sept. 30.

The Ken-Caryl Community Garden is located next to the Community Center in the Valley. Residents are invited to join the community of gardeners by registering for a garden plot for the 2015 season. The plot fees have been reduced for 2015 because an adequate amount of reserve money as required by the Metro District has been set aside, and now the fees will cover only ongoing costs. The plot fees for 2015 are $100 for a large plot (reduced from $150) and $75 for a small plot (reduced from $100). In addition there is a $50 deposit that is returned if your volunteer duties are fulfilled. Registration for plots will open to the general public on Oct. 15 via the Class Registration site. For more information about the Community Garden, see the Community Garden page on the Ken-Caryl Ranch website or call Harriet Camp at 720-261-5252.

The Colorado Flu Shot Company will be providing the four-strain (Quadrivalent), preservative-free flu vaccine for ages six months to adult at the Community Center (One Club Drive) every Sunday from Sept. 28 through Nov. 9 from 1-4 p.m. No appointment needed. The intranasal flu vaccine (for ages 2 to 49 years without chronic diseases and not pregnant) and the flu shot (for six-month-olds through adult) are $35 each. Cash or checks only, and receipts are available. Parental consent is required for individuals under 18 years old. Vaccinations will be provided by a Pediatric RN. Other vaccines are also available. For more information, see the Clinic Information online.