Indian Creek

Property Owners Association

ICPOA is Indian Creek Property Owners Association. 

Jeanette Zupancic recent​ly los​t her husband,​ ICPOA sent a card and gift in memor​y of Ed, who served​ in the military, on the police department in Detroit, the ​fire department​ here in Florissant​, was on the Board for many years​, an important member of the VFW, Help the Needy and assisted the community in many other ways.


​P​lease be Bear Aware​ as Spring nears. Warmer days and longer daylight may awaken bears. They will be hungry. Remember to freeze food and add to trash on day of pick up, avoid feeding pets outdoors to avoid luring wild animals to your property. Predators have a large ranging area.


NICE​ (Noncompliant Indian Creek Estates) – Mary Capps: Walking in the Cold​ essay (see below). Notification of ​Code enforcement ​properties, code enforcement ​complaints to ICPOA (16 Properties), signs that need replacement (5 intersections)​. Please respond to this email address if you know of signs that need to be replaced due to fading.

​·         Saddleback Creek Trail/Saddleback Creek Drive:    North/east side of sign is white (Saddleback Creek Trail)

·         West Bison Creek Rd/Pathfinder Road:    Sign is completely missing

·         East Bison Creek Trail/Rangeview Road:    Faded Rangeview Road Sign

·         Arapahoe Creek Trail/Arapahoe Creek Drive/East Bison Creek:    Arapahoe Creek Trail faded sign

​·         Pathfinder Road/Fossil Creek Road:     Road signs atop YIELD sign completely missing


Hydroponics in your home: Russ and Lynne presented the attached Powerpoint about hydroponic towers, how well they work, and the large amount of produce that can be harvested at a lower cost than running a greenhouse. This is a good option for those of us who are restricted to household use of water by the State Water Commissioners. (all of Indian Creek). This link will open as a Google Drive link. If it does not work for you, and you would like to see the presentation, reach out by replying to this email.​

 Indoor Gardening.pptx

 Upcoming Dates to Remember:


Feb 17 - Save Your Home from Fire - Fire Blanket Sale at FFR, (1-3 pm)

​March 23, CPR Machine Fundraiser for Florissant Fire, dinner 5-7 p m

​Two EMR calls to Indian Creek required CPR. One person was revived and able to be transported to Colorado Springs because of the use of a CPR Robot. Florissant Fire and Rescue was first on scene at both of these calls, and began CPR manually, but had to wait on UPRAD (Ute Pass Ambulance District) to arrive with the machine that times compressions perfectly, never tires and compressesses the chest at the exact same depth each time. FFR is hosting a fundraiser dinner to purchase one of these CPR Robots on March 23, 5 to 7 pm. Please call the station at (719) 748-3909 to donate over the phone or send a check if you cannot attend in person and want to help the department gain this lifesaving equipment. 


​Neighborhood wide yard sale date: June 1

Dumpster/disposal day: June 8 (8 am to 7 pm) & 9 (noon to 6)​ 1045 Pathfinder Road

Sunday, June 23 ​ICPOA fried chicken 1 pm FFR

Saturday, July 27 Pancake Breakfast/Heritage Days​ in Florissant

Saturday, August 24, ​ICPOA Ice cream social 3-4 pm Library




​Walking in a Winter Wonderland 


Yes, it’s cold. Sure, there’s the snow and ice. 


But research shows that these conditions make strolling this winter season all the more healthful — delivering a higher calorie burn, better overall health, less stress, and even a sunnier mood. Taking walks can level-up your health; do it outside and you’ll reap a whole host of additional benefits (including ingesting Mycobacterium Vaccae — HAPPY DUST!) But what about when the weather is colder? 


 Well, it turns out that if you wander in the winter, when temps are low and the conditions are a bit harsher, your body and brain gain significant, long-lasting upgrades. Dealing with winter conditions bolsters your mental fitness, making you better able to stay calm and clear headed when facing real-world stressors, as does navigating your unpredictable surrounding landscape — like watching for icy or muddy patches. Essentially, the cold acts like a workout for your brain.


Here’s everything you need to know about braving the cold for a stroll. When winter causes people to move less, even a small amount of time spent walking outside can have a bigger positive impact than usual. 


Walking is Great Exercise: A basic stroll can be the antidote to the lethargy that tends to set in during these darker months. Besides burning calories and maintaining muscle, just two & a half hours a week (21 minutes a day!) is enough to bump up your heart health, lower blood pressure, and reduce the odds of certain cancers and chronic disease, according to a report published by Harvard Health. And the physical perks manifest in more surprising ways as well. “Research shows that body weight on your feet while exercising compresses the major arteries, increasing blood flow to the brain,” explains Joanna Hall, a walking coach and the creator & founder of WalkActive, an educational walking program. 


Walking on uneven surfaces (like Indian Creek subdivision roads) drastically improves balance, according to a study out of the Oregon Outdoor Fitness Research Institute. “One of the goals in walking outdoors is to develop your foot sensitivity. Reflexologists believe that the uneven landscape can stimulate acupressure points in the soles of the feet to relieve pain, improve sleep patterns, and enhance overall well-being .” Dozens of studies find that about 90% of people report feeling more energetic after a single bout of low-to-moderate-intensity exercise lasting from about 20 to 75 minutes,” says Patrick O’Connor, PhD, a kinesiology professor at the University of Georgia who has studied the exercise-energy link. 


“Research suggests its changes in several neurotransmitters, like dopamine & norepinephrine, that likely contribute to post-exercise energy. What’s more, studies have found that feelings of energy are higher after exercising outside compared to indoors, even when the intensity & duration is the same.” 


Low Temps Boost the Benefits Cold weather may invite you to stay huddled inside, but it’s actually a reason to nudge yourself out. Exposure to low temperatures has proven to shift body fat composition by activating production of brown fat, a healthy type of fat that burns a surplus of calories to create heat & manage body temperature, according to research from the National Institute of Health (NIH). In fact, one study in the American Journal of Human Biology found that people burn 34 percent more calories when they hike in cold weather than when doing so in warmer conditions. Add to that, science from NIH that finds exercising when it’s frosty is linked to greater endurance, plus that cold is associated with lower inflammation, better-quality sleep, muscle and joint health, a stronger immune system (walking in winter actually increases the number of immune cells in your body), and a more positive mood. 


Certain neurotransmitters, epinephrine & norepinephrine, triggered by cold make us more alert & motivated to move. And they linger, so post-shivering, you’ll still feel energized, focused, and upbeat. Even the discomfort is good for you. The temporary hardship adds a challenge to contend with, which jump-starts something called hormesis, a type of “good” stress that strengthens your body and mind. Getting out of your own head to deal with the conditions bolsters your mental fitness, making you better able to stay calm and clearheaded when facing real-world stressors, as does navigating your unpredictable surrounding landscape — like watching for icy or muddy patches. 


Essentially, the cold acts like a workout for your brain. 


More On Those Mental Gains: Exercise has one of the most profound impacts on psychological health, confirms Jacob Meyer, PhD, Director of the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory at Iowa State University. “It’s been shown to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression both in the short time you’re moving and over the long term when you establish a regular routine.” He points out that this effect is especially powerful in the colder, more dreary months, when seasonal affective disorder can take hold. 


“When winter causes people to move less, even a small amount of time spent walking outside can have a bigger positive impact than usual,” he explains. Explore your neighborhood this Winter!! Any path will change your mindset for the better. When you’re wandering, tune into the sounds around you. Studies have shown that listening to nature sounds — like birds, crunching snow or leaves, wind in the trees — can increase relaxation by a further 30%. 


Although spring & summer may seem like obvious times to enjoy a scenic walk, the winter months provide just as much beauty & sense of awe. One study out of the University of Michigan found that people enjoyed the same boosts in focus & even memory when they walked outdoors in a frigid 25 degrees in January as they did during a sunny 80 degree stroll in summer. “We have a saying at Outdoor Fitness: There’s no such thing as inappropriate weather, only inappropriate clothing,” says Vindum. “Dressing appropriately is the best defense against a drop in your body temperature, & the ticket to a great workout in chilly weather.” Gear Up Cold weather dressing is all about layers & fabrics. Avoid wearing cotton, which loses much of its insulating capabilities when it’s wet — cotton clothing can actually contribute to hypothermia. Technical fabrics, such as Polartec & Gore-Tex, are created to function in frigid temperatures. 


Guidelines for maintaining your core temperature & protecting your body: 1. Layer Clothing — Several thin layers work better than one heavy layer. Layers are also easier to add & remove to regulate temperature. 2. Cover Your Head — A good amount of body heat can be lost through your head. Always wear a hat or a headband. 3. Wear Gloves — To insulate & protect your hands, choose lightweight gloves that provide the greatest warmth & flexibility, preferably with rubberized or leather strips on the palm for gripping equipment. 4. Cover Your Mouth — A scarf or a mask will help to warm the air before you breathe it. This is especially important if you have respiratory problems, such as asthma, which are irritated by cold air. 5. Stay Dry — Wet, damp clothing — either from perspiration or precipitation — significantly increases heat loss, 6. Keep Your Feet Dry — Choose socks made of polypropylene, wool, or another fabric that wicks moisture & retains insulation when feet get wet. 


Compiled by Mary Capps from an article in The Oprah US Magazine, Volume 2. No 4 - 2022, by Isabel Burton

Second Annual Subdivision Wide Dumpster Days: June 8 & 9,  2024:  8 am to 7 pm (Saturday), and noon to 6 pm (Sunday)

1045 Pathfinder Road, Florissant. Watch for directional signs with orange streamers.

Our Second Annual ICPOA yard sale day is the first weekend in June 2024 followed by Dumpster Days the second weekend of June 2024.

Some places to "bless others" with the things you did not sell, but do not want to store, are Goodwill, Ark, Salvation Army, Aspen Mine Center, Facebook pages that are "Free Stuff" pages, and Craigslist Free.

The follow-up "Dumpster Days" in Indian Creek is a service being offered for the second time here in the neighborhood. ICPOA wants to be a valuable and relevant part of our community. We want to assist those with trash, broken items, and other things that need to be disposed of, in the hope that we will all work to keep our properties more lovely and clear of trash and clutter. 

Dumpster Days are for paid-up current members of the POA. If you are not a member of the Indian Creek Property Owners Association (ICPOA) we hope you will decide to join our voluntary, friendly, and helpful POA. You can learn more about the POA at www.ICPOA.org. The cost to join is just $20 and you can join at the dumpsters next weekend.

We need volunteers to assist with covering the times the dumpsters will be available. Volunteers will accept donations of cash to cover the cost of the dumpsters, and to ensure that none of the "prohibited" items go in the dumpsters. Contact us at 919-624-7641 or ICPOAssociation@gmail .com if you are available to help out. Let us know when you can assist, and we will fill in other open times.

Items NOT ALLOWED:  Items containing refrigerants, hazardous waste items, asbestos, chemicals, batteries, oil, paint, tires or other items that are corrosive, explosive, flammable, radioactive, volatile; bio-hazardous, bio medical, infectious or toxic. Concrete, dirt, tile, rock, brick, asphalt shingles, manure and other excessively heavy items are also not allowed, without first discussing “special instructions” with us for these items. Generally, containers cannot be filled beyond half full with excessively heavy items. 

If you have "forbidden" items, there is a Teller/El Paso Counties recyling center that accepts debris called El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. An appointment is required. Google them and call for more information. (719) 520-7878. 

Yard Sales June 1, 2024

The Indian Creek Property Owners Association invites you to participate in our voluntary property owner’s association if you own property in Indian Creek or immediately adjacent. Here is why: We represent the largest development area in Teller County, Colorado. ICPOA was incorporated under Colorado law in 1976 and we do not own property, handle land sales ,or advertise sales. Our members are from all over the nation, many are permanent residents, and others are planning on retiring or moving here in the future. Some members are using the investments made in land as a hedge against inflation.

We do not share our addresses or email lists with anyone else. ICPOA is a non-profit IRS 501 (C-4) organization. The officers are concerned members who donate their time and talents to the Association. It is not just “Social Club”, although there is an annual Pot Luck Dinner and other opportunities to socialize with your neighbors.

ICPOA traditionally hosts a dinner in June of each year, and Ice Cream Social in August. Our meetings help members meet neighbors. There are usually three meetings each year: February, June and August and are at the Florissant Grange (Old Schoolhouse) at 4 PM on those Saturdays. Newsletters are mailed each winter and as needed to help members keep up to date. If we have your email address we also send copies of Meeting Minutes or other timely news items.

Problems and concerns of our officers and members are no doubt similar to those you have in protecting your interests and investment here. Some areas in which we are trying to give help to our members are: increased law enforcement, better fire protection, improvements in road maintenance, emergency medical service, recognition and protection of property rights. We try to act as an avenue of communication with local, county and state government. Being sure our members stay informed of issues pertinent to them and their property here in Indian Creek is an important goal of ICPOA. Membership is particularly useful to non-resident landowners to be informed of happenings here.

ICPOA belongs to the Teller County Alliance of Property Owners Associations. That group was formed in 1989 to coordinate efforts of property owners in Teller County and to provide an organized forum for discussion and action on such matters as may be in the interest of the area.

The Association needs your support to continue serving Indian Creek and thanks you for your continued membership. We also invite you to become a member if you live in or near Indian Creek and, we hope, actively participate. Our annual $20 voluntary membership fee is a bargain to help keep you informed. To become a member or pay your dues for next year, send your current or changes to your property address, permanent address, email address, a personal check, and phone number along with a personal check for $20,  to: ICPOA, P.O. Box 111, Florissant, CO 80816, or email us at icpoassociation@gmail.com with the same information and pay the $21 fee via PayPal at the same email address: icpoassociation@gmail.com (PayPal charges a $1 fee unless you make the payment "friends and family" method).