2010 Fire District Bond Election Vote August 3
The voters of Hidden Springs and Garden City are eligible to vote on this issue August 3rd. as far as we know, the Ada County Commissioners are not considering any changes to the Fairgrounds property in the near future. Please keep in mind that if passed it will increase property taxes. Click here to read the Fire District Bond and what they are asking for.
The Ugly, Vacant Lot is Still Vacant....But Not Ugly Anymore!
The vacant lot has been an eyesore for over 20 years but not anymore! What a difference. The grass is established and ready for your enjoyment!
Let's do our best to keep it free of dog waste and garbage. Remember - we all live here and it's up to us to keep our neighborhood looking good and our maintenance costs down. Photos can be found on the Common Grounds page.
What our residents are saying:
"I went by the vacant lot yesterday and it looks wonderful…such an improvement." ~ Kandy W.
"Great job. It was really needed and is a great improvement." ~ Nancy F.
"Love the new park!" ~ Jeanne B.
Neighborhood Watch Alert
Click here for information from Garden City Police Chief Bensley.
Wildlife Management
Flight is a magnificent means of transportation, but not without its dangers - especially for birds. For many birds, a journey across the skies ends with a deadly collision with windows, vehicles, cell towers or high-tension wires.
If you've been startled by the dull thud of a bird smacking your window, you're not alone. Bird collisions with windows occur day and night, in all seasons, and in cities, suburbs and rural areas. Birds don't see the glass, generally because it mirrors trees, shrubs, or sky, so the transparent panes appear to offer a passageway through a building.
It's surprising how common this problem is. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimate that billions of birds die from aerial collisions each year in the U.S. And a lot of them, it seems, are colliding with our windows. Replacing glass or just cleaning it after a bird crash is a maintenance issue for the association.
Fortunately, some simple solutions can help protect our windows and the birds.
- Place birdfeeders either close to (within 3 feet) or far away from buildings (a minimum of 33 feet). Birds cannot build up enough momentum to injure themselves when flying to and from feeders that are very close to buildings. Conversely, when birds take flight quickly from feeders that are further from buildings, they are less likely to collide with windows.
- Hang a mobile, wind sock or strips of fabric on the outside of the window.
- Use an attractive window film, such as one that gives the appearance of glass etching or sandblasting to reduce reflections.
- Paint or stencil the window with soap or wax.
- Cover the window with garden protection netting or a screen.
- Hang multiple bird silhouettes on the outside of the window to break up the reflection.
- Replace standard windows with non-reflective glass, such as stained or frosted glass