Although
it has been kept under wraps for the past year, there have been
extensive discussions between the board and general manager regarding
the feasibility of installing twelve foot tall electric fencing
completely around the perimeter of Candlewick. The meetings have been held at night by candlelight in the basement of the office building to avoid attracting prying eyes. The fencing has been brought
forward due to the prevalence of aggressive predatory deer entering
our community as well as the desire to keep Candlewick residents from
escaping. It has been a question of whether to use electric fencing
or coiled razer wire. Some will consider electric fencing shocking but it will not be unless you touch it.
Although
all realize this will involve extensive hardship on many due to the
special assessments necessary for this approximately two million
dollar project, it has been decided this is a necessary and
justifiable expense. We all have noticed kids escaping over the
current fence to go to Countryside Center or other areas. This must
stop.
The
project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2012. Concerns
about the fence voltage have been addressed, and as the general
manager points out, we only want to stun, not kill. There may be
unconsciousness for a short period but no lingering effects. It is
simply a deterrent to escapees.
By
the way, this is April Fools Day. None of the above is true. Did I
get you?
Ken
Dillenburg