Gold Hill, Colorado

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FREE FLU SHOTS – On Saturday, 10/17, free flu shots will be available for those age 19 and over who are otherwise having difficulty getting a flu shot. These will be offered in conjunction with the Nederland Food Pantry’s food distribution in the upper parking lot of the Nederland Community Center from 10:00 am-noon. Everyone is welcome! Please spread this information.
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Gold Hill Town Meeting
Monday, 7:00 p.m. October 12th, 2020
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Zoom Virtual Meeting
This is a 40-minute meeting. The link and log-in information for three back-to-back meetings are the same.
Topic: GHTM Zoom Meeting 10.12.2020
Time: Oct 12, 2020, 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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1. Review of Previous Minutes (any additions or corrections)
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Non-discrimination statement, introduction and comments, edits to existing statement
4. Committee Reports
o Mountain Stewards
o Forestry and Forest Management
o Gold Hill School
o Museum
o Community Planning and Fundraising
 Covid Relief Fund status
 Purchasing of glasses
o Cemetery
o Community Center
o SafeLink/NeighborLink
o AirLink
5. Other Town News:
o Road report
o Weed Management
o Historical Zoning
o Fire Department
o Mining
o Upcoming Meetings/Events
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Next Gold Hill Town Meeting: December 14th, 7:00 pm
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The Risk of Ember Showers

How can something so tiny cause so much destruction?

An ember by itself seems so innocent – one tiny glowing speck.

But make no mistake, embers or “firebrands” can ignite your home as easily as direct flame contact. Embers are usually pieces of twigs or branches that have caught fire. Think of a campfire – when you burn the wood, little pieces of glowing fire disappear into the air around you.

In fact, in recent fires around the country as well as Boulder County, many of the homes destroyed ignited through ember showers. The tell-tale sign is a pile of ashes surrounded by green trees. The trees stay green because the fire never reached the area around the house.

Chipping Program Recap
Over 350 Homeowners Served

Our chipping program has concluded for the 2020 season, and we are proud to report it was a huge success, thanks to our hardworking chipping crew led by Chris Hall.

This was the first time we were able to offer this free service to homeowners in our program, and we are hopeful we will receive funding to do it again in 2021.

One homeowner reported, “I went to town this morning and when I came back, I couldn’t believe it! My huge slash pile that I’d been wanting to get rid of was gone, courtesy of Wildfire Partners.”

Thank you to all those who participated!
Let’s Talk Mitigation!
Wednesday evening

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

This month, we’ll be discussing another option for getting rid of slash piles — pile burning. The thought of using fire in a wildfire zone can seem downright scary, but there are ways to do this safely and effectively.

Join Wildfire Partners staff members, Abby Silver and Leslie Brodhead to talk about pile burning and answer all your mitigation questions.

Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.

Join via Computer Through Zoom Link

Meeting ID = 817 1360 5541
Password = 210719

Sort Yards Closing

If you’ve got slash piles, now’s the time to haul it away to one of Boulder County’s sort yards.

The sort yards will be closing in October. Here’s the closing dates:

Nederland Sort Yard – Saturday, October 17
Meeker Park Sort Yard (Allenspark) – Saturday, October 10

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Red Flag Warning
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1052 AM MDT Mon Oct 5 2020

…Critical Fire Weather Conditions are occurring or about to
occur for the higher elevations of the northern mountains,
foothills, North Park and Middle Parks, and most of the
northeastern plains…

.Morning inversions are already being eroded across the lee side
of the Cheyenne Ridge in northeast Colorado, and across the
foothills of the northern mountains. Expect winds to gust to 35
mph or higher this afternoon across the northern plains and
northern mountains and foothills and mixing continues. Minimum
relative humidities should drop to around 8-12 percent across the
warned areas.

COZ215-218-060000-
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0028.000000T0000Z-201006T0000Z/
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
1052 AM MDT Mon Oct 5 2020

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN FOOTHILLS AND
NORTHERN MOUNTAINS NEAR AND NORTH OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL
PARK…

Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now….or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Air Quality Alert
COC013-123-001-031-059-035-005-014-069-052200-
Boulder-Weld-Adams-Denver-Jefferson-Douglas-Arapahoe-
Broomfield-Larimer-
910 AM MDT Mon Oct 5 2020

…ACTION DAY FOR PARTICULATES FROM 700 AM MONDAY UNTIL 400 PM
MONDAY…

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following…

WHAT…Action Day for Particulates.

WHERE…Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties

WHEN…700 AM Monday October 05 to 400 PM Monday October 05

IMPACTS…Action Day for Particulates is now in effect for the
seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. Requests to limit
driving of non- ZEV vehicles (i.e., gas or diesel) are now in
effect until at least 4 PM Monday, October 5, 2020. Heavy smoke
has been observed early Monday morning in Larimer and Weld
counties due to smoke transported from the Cameron Peak wildfire
in western Larimer County, and the Mullen wildfire in Wyoming.
Fine particulate concentrations in these areas will be in the
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday, including the
Ft. Collin area. Smoke from the local wildfires could increase
across larger sections of the Front Range beginning Monday
afternoon. For areas included in this advisory that are not
expected to exceed the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) air
quality designation, we request that activities, such as driving
non- ZEV vehicles (i.e., gas or diesel), be reduced to lessen the
impacts on neighboring air quality. Additional air pollution in
this region may directly worsen air quality or contribute to
precursors which may also adversely affect air quality. For
Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx

HEALTH INFORMATION…If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your
neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially
true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very
young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when
moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating
temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If
visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood,
smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

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Red Flag Warning
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
1245 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

Very warm and dry conditions are expected today and Saturday.
Red flag conditions are expected this afternoon for strong winds
and low relative humidity. The strongest winds and driest
conditions are expected east of the Divide across Larimer County,
though favorable conditions for rapid fire growth are possible
across all of the warned area.

Strong winds will again occur on Saturday as well. Gusty winds
will develop in the foothills and South Park early Saturday
morning, then spread across the plains along the Wyoming border in
the afternoon. Relative humidities will remain fairly low with
minimal recovery in the foothills overnight. Consequently, a Red
Flag Warning has been issued for these areas.

COZ214>216-260230-
/O.NEW.KBOU.FW.W.0026.200926T1500Z-200927T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBOU.FW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-200926T0200Z/
Central and Southeast Park County-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
1245 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2020

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS and south park…

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM MDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FRONT RANGE
FOOTHILLS and south park…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect
from 9 AM to 7 PM MDT Saturday.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 214, 215 and 216.

* Timing…12 PM through 8 PM this evening, then Saturday from 9
AM to 7 PM MDT.

* Winds…West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this
afternoon, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph Saturday.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 11 percent.

* Impacts…Rapid growth of existing fires and new fire starts
will be possible due to the gusty winds and very low humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now….or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Cooling temperatures are expected Sunday as a strong cold front
pushes south across the area, which will help ease fire danger
levels. Light rain is expected across much of the area Sunday
afternoon and evening with light snow possible in the mountains.
Snow levels will be lowering to near 8000 ft by late afternoon north
of I70, continuing south through the evening over areas south of
I70. Snowfall accumulations will be less than one inch and travel
impacts should be very minimal. No hazardous weather is expected
Monday through Thursday.

GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER
Minutes of the August 10th, 2020 Zoom Town Meeting

Next Town Meeting will be Monday October 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by Zoom

The meeting was called to order by Chair Marielle Sidell. Fifteen people checked in via Zoom: Member at Large Dan Maedke, Chrissy Maedke, Vice Chair Emma Salmon, Mari, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer, Treasurer Martha Knapp, Marcus Moench, Elisabeth Caspari, Val Crist, Virginia Schultz, Ota Lutz, Cat Russell, Debra Yeager, Karen Simmons, John Sand.

Minutes – Minutes of the June 8th meeting were approved as published.

Treasurer’s Report – Martha reports: At the previous regular Town Meeting in June 2020 our bank balance was $20,787.30
Our current cash assets are $15,732.47

Revenue Summary: COVID-19 Response Fund matching grant $500.00; General Fund donation from Sands’ Barn Sale fundraiser $1147.

Expense Summary: COVID Response Fund $6,000 for Pandemic Fund awards and $701.83 for Food Bank expenses.

Fund transfers: none

Current fund totals:
General Fund $2650.71; Cemetery $6,489.85; Safe Link (combined funds for SafeSite, AirLink, NeighborLink projects) $2,466.79; Community Planning/Fundraising $0 (zero;) Forest Management $0 (zero;) Community Relief $2,326.95; COVID-19 Response Fund Grant $1798.17.

Anticipated expenses for the remainder of 2020: General Fund $50.00 for porta-potty maintenance, estimated $300 for liability insurance and estimated $800 for town cleanup dumpsters.

Income consisted of a contribution of $1147 from Sand’s barn sale, which they so generously donated to us, and $500 grant from Morgan Stanley in conjunction with the Community Foundation COVID grant. Thanks to Marcus for his work on this grant.

ELECTIONS! Beginning with the position of Chair, Mari nominated Emma, stating that she, Mari, has too much on her plate and would happily change positions with Emma. Marcus seconded the nomination of Emma and as there were no further nominations, Emma Salmon was elected our new Chair unanimously. Next, Gretchen nominated Mari as Vice Chair, Marcus seconded and in the absence of further nominations, Mari was unanimously elected Vice Chair.
Marcus nominated Martha as Treasurer, Mari seconded, there were no further nominations and Martha was re-elected Treasurer unanimously. Gretchen was nominated as Secretary by Martha, seconded by Mari and elected unanimously in the absence of any other nominations. Dan was nominated by Mari to continue as Member At Large, seconded by Gretchen, there were no further nominations and he was also re-elected unanimously.
Contact information:
Chair: Emma Salmon has now been married and changed her last name to Dirolf (legally
Emily Dirolf) – Phone: 513-259-1532, email: emma.dirolf@nullgmail.com
Vice Chair: Marielle Sidell – Phone: 303-819-2029, email: marielle.sidell@nullgmail.com
Secretary: Gretchen Diefenderfer – Phone: 303-442-3847, email: gretchend@nullmac.com
Treasurer: Martha Knapp – Phone: 303-442-5254, email: elev8296@nullearthlink.net
Member at Large: Dan Maedke – Phone: 303-808-7082, email: maedkedan@nullgmail.com
Thanks to all the board members was expressed by zoom by several. Emma, who has her wedding and moving in the coming busy week, asked to be excused and Mari, as Vice Chair continued to run the meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mountain Stewards – Cat reported that her presentation on Climate Change is available on the website – resilientgoldhill.com as well as lots of other good information. She is happy to do it again any time!
Marcus reported that they will be having a planning meeting – more an in-person event to identify options for action. They’re checking on having it possibly at the Inn.
They are looking at forming a non-profit in order to move beyond Gold Hill. For instance, the Energy Grant – how to replicate this organizing effort around the intermountain west, which is a neglected area, to enable groups like Gold Hill to share technical discoveries and visioning. This is a big idea and just in the preliminary stages. For emergency electrical power, they’re now looking at distributed solutions versus a central system and at back-up systems with batteries for storage. Maybe utilizing bulk purchases for savings. Xcel is complicated if we use their lines – easier at a household level.

Forestry and Forest Management – The big ticket things on forestry include a lot of work on the North Slope. Marcus read Virginia’s update on forestry work:
The MOU signing will be on the 13th in Nederland. Here is the statement that I sent from GH for use in PR about multi-community, multi-agency MOU on Forest Management:
With catastrophic snowfall, wildfire, and flood in little more than a decade, the Gold Hill Community is focused on addressing community resilience, emergency preparedness, and climate adaption/mitigation programs from forest health to renewable energy. The Gold Hill Risk and Adaptation Advisory Report of 2017 outlined multiple recommendations for reducing wildfire risk. This MOU is a vital step in helping Gold Hill work collaboratively to better wildfire protection for our community and the Arapaho lands that we steward.
Please remind people that there is a Level 2 Fire Ban and that means NO fires, no charcoal, no evening at an open fire on your deck, etc.!!!! And, careful use with safety equipment for any chainsaw work!
The fire ban PROHIBITS:
• Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire on private and public lands. This includes charcoal grills and barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves and sheepherder’s stoves and includes use in developed camping and picnic grounds.
• Fireworks sales, use, and possession, including permissible fireworks.
• Shooting or discharge of firearms for recreational purposes.
• Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
• Operating a chainsaw without a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester properly installed and in effective working order, a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher kept with the operator and one round point shovel with an overall length of at least 35 inches readily available for use.
• Using an explosive. This includes but is not limited to fuses or blasting caps, fireworks, rockets, exploding targets, and tracers or incendiary ammunition.
• Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame outdoors.
• Possessing or using a motor vehicle off established roads, motorized trails or established parking areas, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the vehicle.
Gold Hill School – Chrissy reported that BVSD will begin online and they we will see in September. Possibly special populations will attend in person after Sept. 22. Check in to see. We don’t really know how this will look yet. They are starting to put together plans, looking at resources. They expect approximately the same number of students. The reconstruction projects are in the final stages and they will be moving all the stuff back in next week, It’s exciting.
Museum – Deb wanted to thank everyone who attended the Community Outreach event at the Beer Garden. We had about 50% of our usual attendance, but it was great fun/successful. They are thinking of scheduling more evening gatherings at the Bocce Court – sit around and tell stories, bring chairs, food, and drink. There is lots of fun history to be shared. The have finished the summer maintenance projects – thank you to Dan for replacing the steps. Lots of work got done, so they are very prepared, hoping they can open next year. She received a note from Nancy Crow in Wyoming. Her grandfather, Elmer Curtis Swallow had owned the Green Swallow. We had all assumed it was named after the birds, but it turns out it was her grandfather’s name! She is bringing her parents and cousin to the Museum on Sept. 18 to share stories of the family.
Community Planning and Fund raising – Dan reports that usually he would start planning our fall Bake/Rummage/Craft sale around now, but due to the pandemic that looks like next year. He has a small update on the large bike-race that was planned for September. Josh Kravitz is still hoping to run a smaller race, but it’s questionable if this will actually happen. If it does, maybe we could sell some food or merchandise at most.
COVID Relief – Mari reports that the committee got 3 applications which they were able to fill in the process of helping the community continue and thrive.
Cemetery – no committee report, but John reported that he and Cherry have put in a memorial bench in the SW corner for friends and neighbors. Deb added that she’d like to create a marker that says, ”Party Down Under”.
Community Center- Mari reports that, as part of the COVID Relief Fund, they kept some money aside to look into planning for a meeting center. No action yet.
SafeLink/NeighborLink – Deb expressed thanks to Ota for taking over the POD leadership of the Gold Run Subdivision when Tony left, but they are now moving west of town and Paul Roberts, who has been a group leader since 2011, has agreed to take it over from Ota. We’re excited about this and are working to redevelop our organization and make it more user friendly.
AirLink – John reports that they are still very active, have Tuesday night Ham net meetings, and are working on major renovations to the repeater on Horsfal Ridge.
Other Town News –
Social Justice Demonstration – Cat reported that we got great coverage of our demonstration in the Mountain Ear with several pictures. The Anti-racist book group is alive and well. It’s on NextDoor or email Cat – wildcat.russell@nullgmail.com – for information to join. They’re meeting every other Thursday.
Renewable Energy – Cat is also working on a grassroots effort to document renewable energy use in Gold Hill – it’s on NextDoor, too. She is happy to do her Climate talk again. She’s Co-Chair of the Climate Action Group.
Mining – Gretchen reported on an email report from Dick Cole: Good Morning–I went to MLRB search but not much there: Colorado Milling Company – permit M1994117- has been filing the required quarterly hydrology reports for 2020 (after some prompting by DRMS in December 2019 to stay current with hydrology reports which were missing from 2016 thru 2019–CMC then complied as requested). CMC also filed an annual report on 7/26/2020 and stated therein that all mining activities are in ‘temporary cessation’.
Cash and WhoDo Mines-permit M1983141- also filed required hydrology reports.

Weeds – no report

Historical Zoning – no activity excerpt that Marcus and Elizabeth are taking down the west side of the old garage because it’s falling down after the old vehicle was removed. This will provide off-street parking. They’re also reinforcing the east side.

Fire Department – Gretchen reports that, with Bobby gone, they are looking for a new board member. The Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. ADDENDUM: The Board has appointed Kent Coghill to replace Bobby.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary

The Zoom meeting stopped and started and several of us were disconnected for a while. After the second cut-off, John Sand was not able to get back in and he had wanted to make some farewell remarks for Cherry and himself. This is his email:
This meeting was the last that we could attend as voters as we are no longer property owners in Gold Hill. We both leave Gold Hill with the community close to our hearts and with regret for leaving behind all our friends and our ability to participate in the life of its activities. Believing strongly in being a part of sustaining the vitality and history of the community, we want to encourage all the new property owners, many of whom are decades younger than we are, to be the active new generation that will guide the future of Gold Hill. There is much to be preserved and sustained of what it is today, but we realize that a degree of change is inevitable. It is up to the new residents to think, plan and act in a way that retains its vitality while evolving to meet the changing needs of its residents.
To assist with that process, the current long-time residents must pass along what we have held dear for the last century and a half. We have supported the role of the Historic Zoning Committee’s charter of “keeping Gold Hill looking like Gold Hill”. Our Museum houses the evidence of what our forebearer’s used in their daily lives, to remind us of how they dealt with life of their times. Our school provides the type of education that enables our children to understand how this type of pioneer life fits in with today’s world.
Also, those of us who are in positions of service to the community must lay the groundwork for our successors. In the corporate world, it is called succession planning. None of us are indispensable, so we must train our replacements to knowledgeably take over what we do. With their energy, enthusiasm and skills they will do so ably.
When we return to visit, as we will do, we look forward to what the evolution of Gold Hill will look like. Much the same, we are sure, but with tweaks that reflect the ideas of the next generation. To them we say “Carry on the good work!” All the best, Cherry and John

Gold Hill’s own Julie Carpenter reading poetry from her new book at the Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden, Friday, September 25th, 5-6 pm. Books Available for sale for $6 after reading
WHERE A PIECE OF ME IS TORN AWAY
is Gold Hill author, Juliet Carpenter’s memoir in poetry, describing her long career as a renowned physician in Boulder, Colorado, her personal and spiritual life, her work as a humanitarian, and her insights about the sacred spaces of birth and death.

From Amy Fortunato
Dear community of Gold Hill,

I’ll be hosting a Community Shearing Event at our property on Saturday, September 19th, from noon-5pm (may go longer if the appointment slots fill up quickly). What is a community shearing, you ask? It is an outdoor, masked occasion in which you show up with your freshly cleaned, wet, toweled hair, and $35 in cash/check to get a much-needed trim by my friend and salon owner, Masyn. She is setting up half-hour appointment slots at the following number: 720-329-4512. This is for Gold Hill community residents only.

What this is not:

This is not an opportunity to have anything fancy done to you hair…. No color, no new hairstyle, no blowout, etc….

What this is:

This IS an opportunity to get your hair trimmed during a pandemic in a covered, outdoor setting while wearing masks.

Please show up a few minutes before your scheduled appointment. We are at the bottom of Lickskillet Rd. Turn into the driveway on the East side next to the blue tractor and park. There is no wifi, so please don’t expect to Venmo, PayPal, etc… Please bring exact cash or check. Tips, of course, are welcome, as she is traveling from Boulder to offer this.

If you have further questions, feel free to email me at Amy@nullCowboys-Sweetheart.com

“Hello Gold Hill!
I’m attaching this month’s edition of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s Age Well in Boulder County Newsletter. I’m really excited about the virtual offerings for programming coming up. These opportunities would not have been so accessible to folks in our mountain communities due to timely and cumbersome travel. There’s plenty of info here for folks 60+ as well as caregivers and anyone else interested! If you’d like to receive our newsletter on an ongoing basis, please email bcaaa@nullbouldercounty.org.

Cut and paste this for the Newsletter, or see below
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Colleen

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Colleen Sinclair | Mountain Resource Specialist
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging | Community Services Department
303-258-3068 (office) | Resource Line: 303-441-1617
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Older Adults of Boulder County – Juana Mendoza
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-When Juana Mendoza was fifteen years old, spending parts of weekends with a teacher’s aide who offered to help her and other students learn English, she thought to herself, “Someday I’ll be a helper for those in need.” A volunteer at her church and an employee for Boulder County Housing & Human Services for going on 32 years, Juana has made good on her promise.

At Boulder County, Juana works in early intervention, helping families stay together by offering resources in areas ranging from Medicaid to transportation. Warm, friendly, and genuine, she quickly puts one at ease, and it’s easy to see how Juana gains trust: while no family is required to work with her, 75% of the families to whom she reaches out choose to do so. It’s also easy to see what a tireless advocate Juana is. She’s talked directly to employers who owed her clients backpay, attended Social Security and housing hearings, and gone with clients to their chemotherapy appointments to provide emotional support. “Sometimes families just need a little push up,” Juana says. “Then turn them loose and they can make it on their own.” As a recipient of a Habitat for Humanity house, Juana knows this firsthand, and she’s still grateful.

The pandemic has seen increased family needs, keeping Juana busy, although she misses seeing clients in-person. Her family is her big support; she misses once-regular family get-togethers, including monthly outings to the movies she used to enjoy with her grandchildren. Still, she says, “I can go to bed thanking God I can help people. Be who you can be today, because tomorrow, who knows?”

Ending Ageism Together: Yes, we can!
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We have been working with Changing the Narrative, a strategic communications and awareness campaign that works to increase understanding of ageism (stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination based on age) and shift thinking in Colorado. Research shows that ageism is alive and well and harms not only individuals but our communities. At the BCAAA, to help combat ageism, we are creating an internal style guide to help AAA staff and volunteers communicate more effectively about aging and older adults, teaching our advisory council about such “reframing aging” principles, and have additional trainings scheduled for the fall. We have also been busy telling stories to help illustrate what we already know: older adults are assets to the community.

Interested in learning more about ageism and how you can help end it? See below for an interactive workshop opportunity.

Ending Ageism Together: Yes, we can! Changing the Narrative’s Online Workshop

Sept. 17, noon – 1 p.m.

Register here*.

AARP Colorado would like to inform you of this online workshop hosted by Changing the Narrative. Changing the Narrative is a campaign to change the way people think, talk, and act about aging and ageism, and facilitated by Changing the Narrative’s Director, Janine Vanderburg.

From “BoomerRemover” to “weak, vulnerable elderly” to calls for older people to sacrifice ourselves for the economy—it seems like we are surrounded by ageist messages and policies, such as policies that move older adults to the back of the triage line for critical services.

But ageism is not new. And it has harmful effects–on our financial security, on our physical and mental health, and our life span. And for people of color, ageism amplifies a lifetime of experiencing systemic inequities.

The good news? All of us have opportunities to address ageism, defined by the World Health Organization as “prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination based on age.”

In this interactive, online workshop, you’ll learn:

What ageism is, and the harmful effects it has on all of us, our communities and the economy
The benefits of having positive views of aging
Effective strategies for reducing ageism
How changing our language and messages can make a difference in how the general public thinks about older people, and increase support for more age-friendly policies
How words and phrases that we may commonly use (e.g., “having a senior moment”) can have negative consequences that we don’t intend because they reinforce ageist attitudes and prejudicial stereotypes about older people
Specific language and messages we need to avoid, especially during COVID-19
How to “talk back” when you encounter ageism
How you can become a Change AGEnt, and advance the movement to end ageism.
If you or someone you know has experienced ageism, if you’re frustrated by some of the stereotypes you’re seeing in print or digital media, or if you simply want to know more about why this is important—you won’t want to miss this. Together, we can make a difference.

Questions? Contact Kris Geerken

*This is not an AARP event. Any information you provide the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.

Feel Confident Using Smartphone Apps that Help You Get Around!
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Join Mobility for All and together we will learn how apps have changed the way we get around. M4A is offering a series of virtual workshops on how to access transportation options using your smartphone in English and Spanish. In these virtual workshops, you’ll get an introduction to Google Maps, Accessing RTD, Uber and Lyft and a demonstration of how to use them.

Workshops in Spanish

Sept. 14 – Lyft (Free $50 Lyft credits)
Sept. 28 – Uber (Free $50 Uber credits)
Workshops in English

Sept. 10 – Lyft (Free $50 Lyft credits)
Sept. 24 – Uber (Free $50 Uber credits)
Learn more and register for these virtual events at the Mobility for All Eventbrite webpage!

Boulder Pridefest: 50+ LGBTQ Mixer
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Boulder Pridefest, sponsored by Out Boulder County kicks off on Sept. 8 with a week full of activities!

Highlights include, two in-person events, Carpool Cinema and Pridefest Motorcade, and of course the LGBTQ+ 50+ Mixer!

After a successful virtual get-together for Longmont Pride’s 50+ Mixer, we are excited to cosponsor the Boulder Pride 50+ Mixer through Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Join us to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as we gather to engage in conversation and connect with others.

To RSVP, email Juan Moreno (he/him) at jmoreno@nulloutboulder.org.

For a complete list of Boulder Pride’s week of activities, visit Out Boulder County.

We Are Seeking RFPs for Services!
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We are seeking proposals from qualified organizations interested in contracting with us to provide the services to older adults and family and informal caregivers. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was delayed for six months due to the direct response to the pandemic.

Up to $330,000 in Older Americans Act & State Funds for Older Adult Services will be awarded to organizations that provide the following services or programs from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2021, in the following categories:

Assistive Technology Education
Caregiver Respite
Chores
Legal Assistance
Mental Health Counseling
Transportation
Transportation – Assisted
Services to assist older adults who are blind or visually impaired
The official Request for Proposal will be released and available for completion beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 and will close on Oct. 30, 2020. To access the official RFP, please visit www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado or https://bouldercountyaaa.oaa-sys.com/rfp/public/.

An optional pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, from 9 – 11 a.m. The meeting will take place via a webinar using the GoToWebinar platform.

Register for the pre-proposal meeting.

The mission of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging is to deliver, fund, and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence, and dignity for older adults, people living with disabilities, family and informal caregivers, and veterans in Boulder County.

Learn more here!

Share our RFP flyer with your network here!

Questions about the bidding process will need to be directed to purchasing@nullbouldercounty.org. More information about the BCAAA can be directed to Carlene Okiyama at cokiyama@nullbouldercounty.org or 303-441-1598.

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We will continue to provide online and phone services for residents and clients, with limited, in-person appointments available to help meet critical needs. Our staff is available to answer calls and emails from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Following Boulder County guidelines, we will implement a staggered opening with county policies in place for staff and all in-person office visits. Learn more here.

Boulder County Public Health has updated the Boulder County Facial Covering Order to align with the Colorado Face Covering Order by adopting the face covering requirement in all public indoor spaces for every person over 10 years of age at all times and continuing to require face covering outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained. The Order does not have an end date and will remain in place until it is rescinded.

Read more here.

Updates and information will continue to be shared through our Facebook page.

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Longmont Senior Services staff are responding to emails and phone calls Monday through Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Email: senior@nulllongmontcolorado.gov

Phone: 303-651-8411

Sign up for biweekly email updates by visiting Longmont Senior Services or emailing Deanne.Kear@nulllongmontcolorado.gov.

Take a Virtual Class With the LSC!

Join the LSC for live, online conversations and classes. They are offering free Zoom classes while the Senior Center is closed. Please register online or call Monica, Deanna, or Robyn at 303-651-8411 to register by 4 p.m. the weekday before the class begins. After you register, you will receive an email with a link to the Zoom class.

If you would like some assistance on how to use Zoom, please Visit Longmont Senior Computer Technology Center website to ask for help from their Senior Computer Technology Center (SCTC).

Ageism and Managing Bias in the Job Search

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

This program will help you feel better prepared for/during the job search.

Memorial Rituals

Thursday, Sept. 17, 10-11 a.m.

Join LSC for an online presentation about the importance of using rituals in our grief journey and some ideas on creating your own personal rituals to memorialize and honor your loved one who has died.

Returning to Work

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9-10:30 a.m.

Join Clair Benton, Community Educator at Boulder County Workforce, to learn how Workforce can help you with coaching, resources, workshops, resume reviews, self-directed computer labs, and more.

Check out more updates and courses online!

The Longmont Senior Center Technology Coaches are now offering virtual lectures, classes and labs. They will be conducted using Zoom video conferencing. To see the full range of offerings, more details and to enroll, visit our website at Longmont Senior Computer Technology Center. Once at the site, click “Sign up for Emails” to receive information on upcoming courses like:

Search Better with Google

Thursday, Aug. 13, 1-2 p.m.

Protecting Your Personal Assets

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10-11:30 a.m.

Genealogy Research Drop-In Lab

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1:30-4 p.m.

City of Boulder Older Adult Services
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Client Services Coordinators with City of Boulder Older Adults Services assist residents of the City of Boulder 60+ and their caregivers with referrals to community resources, counseling on available options, and financial support for eligible clients. Coordinators are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 303-441-4388 (English/Spanish). Sign up for weekly email updates by clicking here or visiting City of Boulder Older Adults Services.

City of Boulder is now offering virtual programs!

Register online by clicking the title of the following programs or call 719-985-1367. Before the day of the program you will receive a link to join it online, or a phone number if you prefer to call in to participate.

Healthy Cooking Without a Trip to the Store

Sept. 9, 4–5:30 p.m.

Healthy Aging and Sleep

Thurs. Sept. 17, 10–11 a.m.

Chautauquan Series: Amelia Earhart

Sept. 24, 2–3 p.m.

Click here for up-to-date City of Boulder information and resources around COVID-19.

Louisville Senior Services
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The Louisville Recreation & Senior Center is currently closed. Check out their Facebook page for reopening dates and procedures for use. Staff are available by phone or email Monday through Friday. Allow one business day to receive a return call or message.

Email: Ktofte@nulllouisvilleco.gov

Phone: 303-335-4919

Upcoming Courses from Louisville Senior Services

Bloomin Seniors Garden Club Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Seniors Low Vision & Cooking

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-noon

Louisville Historical Museum Presents: A New Take on Doing Your Family History

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-noon

Learn about more upcoming programming here!

Town of Erie, Parks & Recreation – Active Adults Service Updates
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Erie Active Adults staff are responding to emails and phone calls, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: chickman@nullerieco.gov

Phone: 303-926-2795

The Town of Erie’s Active Adults program is providing a curbside meal service at the Erie Community Center.

Reservations are required by calling 303-926-2795 or emailing chickman@nullerieco.gov by Tuesday evenings prior to the Thursday meal date.

Zoom Active Living Every Day

Sept. 14 – Dec. 14

Concert in the Park – Music Memories with Lonnie Sailas

Friday, Sept. 18, 1-2 p.m.

Read more here.

Check out the city’s website for information on the COVID-19 closure.

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The City of Lafayette Senior Services Resource Coordinator can help you access resources, support, and services, often free or low cost:

Short term financial assistance for when you get in a money pinch
Home health services and grants
Dental, vision & hearing aid grants
Food, meals & shopping resources
Mental health, addiction & counseling referrals
Completing various forms & applications
Advocacy & problem solving help
…and much more!
Email: lafayetteseniorservices@nullgmail.com

Phone: 303-472-4806

Upcoming Courses from Lafayette Senior Services

Virtual Book Clubs

Option 1:

Book Club – Meet once a month on the second Friday, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom.

Option 2:

Mystery Book Club – Meet once a month on the first Friday, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom.

Email barrowman.lafayette@nullgmail.com to register and for further information.

Virtual Social Hour

Every Thursday beginning at 1 p.m. Email danabellomy.lafayette@nullgmail.com to register or for further information.

An Open-Ended Conversation About Open Space (and other things about the great outdoors in Lafayette)

Join naturalist, Martin Ogle, for a conversation about getting outdoors in Lafayette on Thursday, Sept, 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. Email seniorservices.lafayette@nullgmail.com to register or for more information.

Sign up for the Senior Spotlight to learn more about upcoming programming.

Aging Solo: Finding Your Voice
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The Conversation Project in Boulder County and Grace Commons present this free, expert panel presentation offering discussion and guidance on how to find and prepare decision makers. This virtual presentation will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 12:30-2 p.m.

50% of us will be unable to make healthcare decisions at the end-of-life. Many people have limited or no family who can come to the bedside. We help you identify your values; what is important to you and will provide guidance on how to choose a decision-maker (either a professional, family member or friend). Most importantly, we will help you prepare “your person”.

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Alzheimer’s Association – Virtual Early Stage Programs
If you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, mile cognitive impairment, or another type of dementia and is living in the early stages, please join the Alzheimer’s Association for these programs. All programs are free. Please register prior to attending. To register mmdonahue@nullalz.org or call Meghan at 720-699-9289 ext. 9642 or email Dawn Simmons or call Dawn at 970-387-6123.

Social Hour

Third Wednesday of Each Month, 5-6 p.m.

A welcoming gathering place where people living with memory loss and their care partner can come to socialize with others and enjoy a cup of coffee, an activity, or a presentation.

Early Stage Support Group for Care Partner

First and Third Thursday of Each Month, 11 a.m.-noon

Early stage support groups are offered to individuals who care for someone with early memory loss, who have been diagnosed with mile cognitive impairment, early stage Alzheimer’s, or a related disorder.

Early Stage Support Group for Person Living With Dementia

First and Third Thursday of Each Month, 2-3 p.m.

Early stage support groups are offered to individuals with early memory loss, who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, early stage Alzheimer’s, or a related disorder.

Check out more events from the Alzheimer’s Association here.

Service Connection in the Mountains
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Email: infoADRC@nullbouldercounty.org

Phone – English: 303-441-1617

Phone – Spanish: 303-441-3867

Website: www.bouldercountyhelp.org

Staying Well
We’ve been posting many great resources on self-care and connection to mental health assistance during this time. The feature below this article shares how our staff are taking time to take care. Here are a few of our featured posts on Facebook from the past week.

Mini Meditation for the “Sunday Scaries”
Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
4-7-8 Breathing Method
Illustrated Guide to Showing Up For Yourself
Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Partners has changed their services and are providing telehealth appointments, including for new clients. Check out their COVID-19 response here.

Click here for information on crisis services. You can call Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255.

The Suicide Prevention Hotline has folks available to provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8355.

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Boulder County Senior Law Day offers older adults, their family and caregivers and professionals the opportunity to learn about the legal complications that impact us as we age. Boulder County Senior Law Day is presenting a series of free virtual sessions that will inform attendees about a variety of topics. All of the presentations will be from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 1. Other resources will also be available including information about local services providers and legal clinics for more personalized consultation.

To see detailed information on registration, check out the program!

The schedule of sessions includes:

Sept. 8 – Keynote with District Attorney Michael Dougherty

2020 Lessons on Safety and Justice: How can our justice system best serve Boulder County and our older population during the pandemic and beyond?

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Sept. 10 – Protect Yourself from Scams & Fraud

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Sept. 15 – Access to Courts During COVID-19

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Sept. 17 – Guardianship and Conservatorship in the Time of COVID-19

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Sept. 22 – Fiduciaries’ Roles & Responsibilities

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Sept. 24 – Long-Term Care Medicaid: Learning the Basics, and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

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Sept. 29 – Navigating Social Security

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Oct. 1 – Estate Planning 101

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Oct. 1 – Bonus Presentation at 1:15 p.m. – Train Wreck in Estates and How to Prevent Those Trains

Please see the website for more details and registration: www.BoulderCountySeniorLawDay.org.

Getting to Know You: Our Veterans Services Officers
Our Veterans Services Officers are our featured team members for September! We took some time to see what’s going on in their world and what they’re looking forward to in the coming months.

Learn more about our resources and upcoming events from Veterans Services here.

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Meet Karen Townsend!

Why does this work excite you? I have the opportunity to assist a veteran obtain the benefits they deserve. The maze is so complicated and intricate that navigating through it is mind boggling. Veterans deserve every benefit they can obtain because they have devoted themselves to providing us with the freedoms that we all enjoy. It is a privilege to be a servant that guides them through it all!

Describe a typical day in your role with us. A typical day for me is logging and returning emails, logging and returning phone calls, setting up appointments, answering questions, and gathering evidence and doing paperwork for claims submission. I work with veterans experiencing homelessness and veterans needing direct assistance. I partner with other agencies to maximize benefits for each one. There are lots of meetings with county and Veterans Services staff. I like to support local efforts for veterans such as the Veterans Community Project Village you’ll hear about later in this column. I enjoy serving on the Veterans Fund sponsored by the Community Foundation Boulder County.

What are your looking forward to this fall and winter? I’m looking forward to our Veterans Benefits Webinar Series (more below!), taking a much needed vacation, and spending the holidays with my family.

What do you like to do outside of work? I love to spend time with my family. Golf is a passion – both playing and watching. I enjoy live music. My husband plays in a band, so I love to support him!

Check out Karen’s interview with Ricardo Cabrera from The Latino Chamber.

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Meet J.P. Brown!

Why does this work excite you? I find serving veterans and their families to be a fulfilling and honorable profession.

Describe a typical day in your role with us. A typical day includes receiving and answering requests for assistance for veterans and their family members, working closely with Karen (featured above) to best serve the public, preparing and submitting claims for Veterans/Survivor Benefits, guiding the public to accessing potential resources, and then prioritizing tasks for the following day.

What are your looking forward to this fall and winter? Professionally, I’m looking forward to further developing an alternative approach to a common VA Disability Compensation claim. On the personal side, I’m looking forward to completing a children’s book I have been writing and then starting a non-fiction writing project.

What do you like to do outside of work? Outside of work I like to spend quality time with my family, live my religious faith, listen to vinyl records while reading and writing, and experiencing the outdoors.

Is there something you’d like to share that I haven’t asked? 810 AM is my favorite radio station to listen to when driving. The radio is turned off when I leave the 810 AM range. Give 810 AM a listen here!

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Join JP and Karen for a series of presentations on benefits available to veterans, including:

Medical Benefits

Tuesday, Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.

Service-Connected Disability

Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon-1 p.m.

Veterans Pension

Wednesday, Nov. 18, noon-1 p.m.

Survivors Benefits

Tuesday, Nov. 24, noon-1 p.m.

Suicide Prevention

Tuesday, Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m.

Learn more and register for these upcoming sessions here!

A New Start for Those Who Served
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The following article was written by Karen Townsend, one of our Veterans Services Officers. Picture above is the groundbreaking at Veterans Community Project Village in Longmont.

Being a Veterans Service Officer in Boulder County for the last 38 years, I have advocated for creative ways to meet the needs of homeless veterans in our community. In March of 2018, I was asked to serve on a committee to make the vision of housing for local veterans experiencing homelessness a reality. The committee discussed designs and explored similar developments across the US. Kevin Mulshine, from HSC Development, donated the land for the project and visited the Veterans Community Project (VCP) in Kansas City, MO as an example of how to move the project forward locally. VCP’s vision is to end homelessness for any person who took the oath to defend and protect our nation, regardless of the nature of their discharge from service. VCP is expanding their footprint across the nation with the inclusion of ‘VCP Village’ in Longmont. VCP Village will be located on two acres in Longmont and will feature 26 tiny homes and a 3,000 square foot community center as a hub for wraparound supports and an area of connection for veterans experiencing homelessness. After many months of delays due to COVID, groundbreaking for VCP Village took place on Thursday, Aug. 27. VCP Village will be ready to welcome veteran residents in the summer of 2021.

I have never been more excited about a project in my 38 years of serving veterans. I am truly proud of our community for embracing the initiative to make a profound difference in the lives of those that took the oath to defend our nation. We truly owe them our freedom. Learn more about Longmont’s VCP Village here.

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Falls Prevention Week 2020 features a collaboration of virtual activities organized by agencies, organizations, and individuals to help folks on ways to reduce their changes on falling, while having some fun in the process. A virtual Falls Prevention Week will be held this year from Sept. 21-25.

We will be updating BoulderCountyFallsPrevention.org with more information over the coming week. If you would like a notification with the final programming list for Falls Prevention Week 2020, please email us at infohealthyaging@nullbouldercounty.org or give us a call at 303-441-4583.

Programs on Monday, Sept. 21

Falls-Free Checkup

This interactive questionnaire helps assess your fall risk and provides you with a printable file to share with your healthcare provider and follow-up resources.

What is this and how do I use it? Home Safety and Assistive Device Demo

Join an experienced Physical Therapist to discuss proper fit and usage of a variety of assistive devices. Learn how these devices can provide support and allow you to move around more freely.

“GET UP, get up.”

We’ll show you several variations on how to get down on the floor and back up safely.

Programs on Tuesday, Sept. 22

Hearing Loss and the Higher Risk of Falling

Learn about how age-related hearing loss can increase your risk of falls and how you can work to reduce the risk.

Bone Health

Learn some nutrition and lifestyle basics to support bone growth and maintenance and how to avoid bone breakdown as we age.

Programs on Wednesday, Sept. 23

Tai Chi for Health

Enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi forms, including preventing falls, boosting immunity, decreasing stress, and improving quality of life.

Pharmacy Talk: Medications and Bone Health

Listen in to this live discussion sponsored by the National Council on Aging.

Programs on Thursday, Sept. 24

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers

This conversation guide has many purposes. Use this guide as a tool of empowerment in your role as a caregiver. Use it if you or your care recipient has had a fall, is experiencing decreased mobility, is unsteady on their feet, or is fearful of falling.

Programs on Friday, Sept. 25

Safe Mobility – Six Steps to Prevent Falls

Don’t let a fall take away your health and independence. Use this simple falls prevention tips to reduce your risk of falling at home and in your community.

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15
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Get ready! From Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, you can enroll in health and drug plans for 2020. Use these three quick tips to get ready for Medicare Open Enrollment.

Check your mail. You may get important notices from your current plan, Medicare, or Social Security about changes to your coverage. You’ll also get brochures from companies that offer Medicare health and prescription drug plans. Remember – plans aren’t allowed to call or come to your home without an invitation from you.
Review your current coverage. Plans change and so do your needs. Carefully review any materials and changes in costs or coverage that will happen in 2021 and decide if your current Medicare coverage will meet your needs for the year ahead.
Get personalized help! BCAAA Medicare Counselors are here for you! Stay tuned for more information on when and how to reserve your virtual or phone appointment! Or visit org to see the latest information about classes and appointments.
Join us for a Virtual Medicare Basics Class
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s Medicare Counseling program is offering live virtual Medicare Basis Classes. These lively and entertaining classes are designed to provide the necessary information to older adults when getting ready to apply for Medicare. Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not, Medicare fraud, and other information related to Medicare.

Interested participants will need internet, a computer, tablet, or phone, and the appropriate application for the class. Please click on any one of the class times below to register. Once registered, participants will receive instruction on how to join the class from their computer, tablet, or phone. Online courses will be using the Microsoft Teams platform.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1:30-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1:30-3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. (en español)
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2-3:30 p.m.
For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.

Upcoming Healthy Aging Courses!
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The AAA supports and encourages all older adults in making healthy lifestyle choices. Our Healthy Aging Team is dedicated to helping you learn how to take control of your personal health and wellbeing. Learn how to manage chronic health problems like heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain and diabetes; reduce the fear of falling; eat healthier; and increase your physical activity.

Learn more about our Healthy Aging Programs here.

Diabetes Support and Education Group

This group is for Boulder County residents (60+) with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. Join us on Monday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon for this month’s topic, “Effects of Artificial Sweeteners and Alcohol on Your Blood Sugar!” This program is conducted by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. Please email us with your contact information. A link to the virtual meeting and handouts will be sent to you. If phone is preferred, we can call you to let you know of the phone number to call in.

Diabetes Prevention Program

Left untreated, prediabetes can raise your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The Diabetes Prevention Program provides a proven behavior change program and a trained lifestyle coach to provide support and guidance to the group. This is a year-long program with weekly meetings for six months and once or twice monthly for the second six months. The next program begins on Wednesday, Sept. 16! To find out if you qualify, please call 303-441-4710 or email us at InfoHealthyAging@nullbouldercounty.org.

From Our Dietitian: Malnutrition
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Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn’t get the right balance of calories and nutrients that it needs. This can include not getting enough calories or nutrients, consuming too many calories, or too much of certain nutrients. People who are at any weight can be malnourished. The most common signs someone is malnourished are sudden, unintended weight loss or a loss of appetite and decrease in food intake. Below are some common reasons malnutrition may occur.

Physical Changes, such as a loss in muscle and an increase in body fat is one. These can occur even if your overall body weight remains steady. Older adults also require more of certain nutrients.

Dental/Oral Problems – Tooth loss, tooth pain, dry mouth, and other issues may limit food choices and lead to a limited diet.

Sensory Changes – Altered sense of taste, smell, and vision can affect what you choose to eat.

Social Isolation – Eating meals alone may lead to decreased intake and more monotonous food choices.

Financial Barriers – Not enough money to purchase nutritious food, food money runs out before the end of the month. Choices between medication and groceries.

Chronic Diseases – Can cause a decrease in appetite, make shopping cooking and eating more difficult. Can affect digestion.

Medications – Some types of medications may decrease appetite.

Hospitalizations – Surgeries and procedures, illness, worry and stress over being in the hospital.

Some of the most common problems associated with malnutrition are: a weakened immune system, increased risk of infection, slower recovery time from illness, increased risk of falls, fatigue, and anemia.

This checklist can be used to assess if you or someone you know is at risk for malnutrition.

For more information about this topic, or for questions related to nutrition and food, please feel free to reach out to our Dietian Patti Murphy by email or by phone at 303-441-4710.

Resource Connection & Volunteer Opportunities
Boulder County COVID-19 Resources

Boulder County is working with community partners to help those impacted by COVID-19. Check out this webpage for resources on accessing emergency assistance.

BCAAA Ombudsmen Are Here to Serve

If you or a loved one lives in an assisted living or nursing home, you know that COVID-19 has dramatically impacted these homes, the people who live there, and their loved ones. Those of us who live in long term care are much more isolated. The BCAAA Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) program is still active and a resource to residents and loved ones of residents in long-term care. While LTCO are not physically in nursing homes and assisted livings, we are maintaining regular contact with those we serve, following all orders and regulations in place.

Know your rights – LTCO help residents resolve problems and ensure quality care and services. You can reach email us or give us a call at 303-441-1173 with any questions or concerns.

COVID-19 Updates

Boulder County Public Health is continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and is in close and regular contact with public health partners. Check out local, updated information on COVID-19.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is sharing status updates on the outbreak. Click here to learn more about risk, to access fact sheets, and status updates.

Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

Help those affected by volunteering or donating with HelpColoradoNow.org. Boulder County staff are monitoring local volunteer sign-ups through this site. Clinical volunteers are also needed for the Boulder County Medical Reserve Corps – learn more and sign up to volunteer.

Working From Home: Meeting Community Needs with Poise, Collaboration, and The Grateful Dead
The change in how we are doing our work at the BCAAA has been dramatic, and we’re not alone. This month, we’re hearing from Colleen Sinclair, one of our Mountain Options Counselors.

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I’ve been reflecting on the past few months in the foothills of Boulder County and wondering how to share the experiences of our older mountain residents. Typically, the mountains can be a resource desert that requires creative case management and continuous advocacy “down below” to best serve clients. During this time, I have seen community members and partners come together to provide some comfort and connection for our folks. I’m proud to work for the BCAAA as one of the few full-time county employees in the mountains along with my colleague, Lynette Anderson, and the compassionate and helpful mountain deputies of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. As a mountain resident, I value my privacy, space, independence, and solitude. Yet, during this time of complete isolation, even the most introverted find peace in a little social connection.

When the gravity of this situation started to sink in mid-March, the human service providers along the Peak to Peak corridor acted quickly. Nicole Cavalino, Director of Nederland Area Seniors/Mountain Peak Life, swiftly shifted the congregate meal program to home-delivered fresh and frozen meals every week. The meal program receives most of their funding from the BCAAA. Today this program provides over 1,500 meals to 125 older adults each month across the Peak to Peak, from Jamestown to Black Hawk and all the towns and canyons in between. Teresa DeAnni, BCAAA’s Healthy Aging Programs Manager, quickly completed a contract with and rolled out Mom’s Meals to older folks in the mountains. Mom’s Meals provides frozen meals delivered by FedEx and UPS to older adults living in some of the most remote areas in Boulder County. The Nederland Food Pantry quickly coordinated with the Ward Food Box and Mountain Food Rescue to get pop-up food pantries in Gold Hill, Four Mile Canyon, and Jamestown with optional food box delivery and drive-through for our older mountain residents. In addition to all these services, Patti Murphy, a BCAAA Dietitian, worked with Teresa to set up a restaurant gift card program providing mountain residents with $50 per week to use at their favorite local restaurant. The program met a need for older adults and helped support local businesses, a true win-win. A mountain resident initially volunteered to coordinate the plethora of volunteers who wanted to do anything to support our higher risk population to stay safe. Eventually this position became grant-funded and helped me to connect every older adult in the Nederland, Ward, Gold Hill, and Coal Creek communities with a volunteer who’d make trips to Boulder and beyond to pick up medications, groceries, and other supplies within 24 hours. Besides getting the physical supplies and food to my wonderful mountain clients, these volunteers connected with older adults in their communities to provide socially distant support in more ways than could have been imagined.

Mountain residents, especially those who have built and contributed to this place over the past several decades, are not strangers to disasters. Their resilience shines bright in the face of adversity and it hasn’t been any different this time around. Of course, there have been hiccups and a collective anxiety felt in these hills. Having the honor of serving Boulder County and being a part of coordinating these efforts alongside EFAA, Teens Inc., the Nederland Presbyterian Church, the Nederland Food Pantry, and many others gives me a strong sense of pride and connection to these communities we call home. I look forward to my work as a Boulder County Cultural Broker in our recovery efforts to help continue to build resiliency in my community.

I wanted to share one last story to close to help illustrate the support we’ve offered to our mountain residents. I received a panicked phone call last week from an older adult in her 80s. She’s been very concerned about the possibility of she or her husband falling ill and how they will get the care they need. After a 30 minute check-in, sharing stories of connections with friends, and being grateful for the new opportunities to get to know neighbors and slow life down a bit, she told me she found an old Grateful Dead cassette tape and she and her husband danced for nearly an hour that evening. Sometimes just a listening ear and a promise that you’re there to offer whatever you can is enough to find joy during an especially difficult time.

If you need a dance break, I recommend ‘Eyes of the World’ by Grateful Dead.

Upcoming Classes, Some Entertainment, and Resources
Rainbow Elders of Boulder County will be hosting a Virtual Tea Time on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7-8 p.m. Learn more about this opportunity by emailing our LGBTQ+ Program Specialist, Michael Chifalo. Check out additional upcoming opportunities from Rainbow Elders of Boulder County on Facebook!

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The mission of Active Minds is to expand lives and minds by providing outstanding educational programs. They believe in lifelong learning and fostering active minds for life. To learn more about any of the programs listed below, please visit the Active Minds website.

Thursday, Sept. 10, 3-4 p.m. – History of the Atomic Bomb
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2-4 p.m. – Italy
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1-2 p.m. – Artificial Intelligence
Monday, Sept. 28, 3-4 p.m. – Prohibition
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The dementia journey can be very lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. We are fortunate to live in an area that has many resources available to offer support to all those living with this disease and their family or informal caregivers. Check out the types of resources provided by the Alzheimer’s Association at no cost to the community below. You may also be interested in information about changing caregiver needs as dementia progresses here.

Education classes are presented throughout the region and provide an excellent opportunity to receive accurate information from a reliable source.
Care consultations provide assistance in creating a written action plan that helps a family or informal caregiver know what steps they need to take next.
Support groups are available across the region at various dates and times to make it as easy as possible for family and informal caregivers of someone living with dementia to attend.
24/7 helpline is available any time you need to talk. Call 1-800-272-3900.
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Every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., Boomers Leading Change gather together around their favorite mug for great conversation and company. Upcoming discussions include “What is your favorite season ans why?” on Sept. 9, “What is the most out-of-character thing you’ve ever done? on Sept. 16, “What is the most useful advice you’ve received” on Sept. 23, and “What was the first concert you went to and what was the last concert you attended?” on Sept. 30. Register here.

Boomers Leading Change introduces new resources that support older adults who want to make friendly connections. Sign up to participate in their pen pal, email pal, and phone tree opportunities on their webpage. You can also join their new Garden Club or the Recipe Club.

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It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It’s ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves — and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. “Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured,” she says. “It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all.” Welcome to Ashton Applewhite’s TED Talk.

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Senior Planet created a series of ‘Stuck-at-Home Guides’ to walk folks through online grocery shopping, filling prescriptions, online games, and even ballet.

Senior Planet has a Virtual & Phone Tech Helpline. The Colorado Hotline is 303-218-7320.

Here’s a quick primer from Senior Planet on finding easy online puzzles and games.

You can sign up for their newsletters here.

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Well Connected is a telephone-based national program that offers free weekly activities, education, friendly conversation, classes, support groups, and presentations to individuals 60 years or older anywhere in the United States for English and Spanish speakers. Activities occur throughout the day, every day, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., depending on the day. Sessions run between 30 minutes to one hour. Well Connected offers a program called Social Call, in which volunteers call participants for a weekly phone visit. For more information, email coviaconnections@nullcovia.org or call 877-797-7299. For more information or to register for Well Connected programs go to https://covia.org/services/well-connected/ or call 1-877-797-7299.

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CBS Sunday Morning features clips at the end of each show through their Sunday Morning Nature series. There are hours of these one to two minute clips available on their Facebook page. In addition, they offer their Rise and Shine Series featuring their gorgeous theme song played by folks from around the world, the Sunday Matinee, and latest clips from the show on their Facebook Watch page. Enjoy!

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Take a Virtual Walking Tour on YouTube!

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Check out these local opportunities to help from home at Zooniverse. You can help Boulder County Parks & Open Space biologists with the colossal task of of tagging wildlife photos. Check out more opportunities here.

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Activity Recommendations from our Healthy Aging Team

Before beginning any exercise program, remember to exercise at a level that is appropriate for your current physical ability, stay close to a chair or other form of support and use as needed, modify the exercise itself for your level (i.e. sit rather than stand, if needed), modify the number of repetitions or amount of time as needed, stop if breathing becomes difficult or you have pain, and always follow your doctor of physical therapist’s guidelines.

Check out weekly Health and Wellness Tips from our team in English and Spanish.

National Institutes of Aging – Exercise and Physical Activity

National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability – In addition to physical activity videos, check out their meditation videos. Check out this strength and cardio video tailored for exercising at home.

Arthritis Foundation – Walk with Ease Exercises

Check out these free yoga and mindfulness videos from Yoga with Adriene.

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The Gold Hill Fire Protection District is an all-volunteer fire department in the historic town of Gold Hill, Colorado. The GHFPD responds to around 25 calls per year. Our department has 23 rostered volunteers. We have one station which houses a total of four emergency response vehicles: two engines, one water tenders, and one brush truck.

We would like to recognize that this year, 2020, is the 10th anniversary of the Fourmile Canyon Fire, a fire that ripped through our community on Labor Day of 2010. Although it was devastating, we witnessed how people, not only firefighters, but citizens, came from near and far to save our town. We want to take this time to remember the efforts of so many that came to help our fire department and community. Visit our website below to read stories and to submit your own.

It has been an interesting year and one that we won’t soon forget. Covid19 took over 2020 in a way we never would have imagined. The canceling of our annual Fourth of July pancake breakfast, parade, and celebration was sad, not only for our fundraising efforts, but also for our community. We typically raise money through tickets to our pancake breakfast, and our “fill the boot”, campaign where volunteers solicit parade watchers to donate money into a boot.

The Fire Department has a small budget with income from tax dollars, community donations, and grants. Funds raised have been used to purchase necessary items including safety equipment, new fire trucks, radios, and recently, a 40,000-gallonGH cistern system that was installed in the Gold Hill Town Meadow in 2018.

Firefighter safety is our number one priority and to achieve that we must train constantly and stay up to date with our equipment. We are currently trying to raise money to purchase updated equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment). These funds will help us facilitate faster and more effective response times to calls which can prevent rapid fire growth both in the Wildland urban interface and in the structure fires.

We understand that money may be tight right now, but would like you to know that every dollar counts towards making our community safe and resilient.

We thank you for your ongoing support!!!

Link to Website – https://goldhillfireprotectiondistrict.godaddysites.com/
Link to GoFundMe – https://www.gofundme.com/manage/gold-hill-fire-department-2020-fundraiser

jess
jbrookhart@nullgmail.com

Be careful out there folks! Red Flag Warning until September 6, 8:00 pm, and then Winter Storm Watch September 8, 12:00 am until September 9, 6:00 am

The food pantry on Monday, Labor Day will be at the same time – from 3 to 4 – but is being held in Kirby Field in anticipation of large crowds in Gold Hill and the Pub. See you there.
Deb deb@nullmountainvisions.net

Updating Gold Hill NeighborLink Emergency Communications Tree 9-4-20

Dear Neighbors,

The Gold Hill emergency response communications tree called NeighborLink is being updated. This program was created and activated following the 2010 Fourmile Fire in order to notify every one of the emergency, back each other up, and to stay in communication with one another during an emergency.

Participation in NeighborLink is entirely voluntary and highly recommended. As older residents have experienced, and newer residents should be aware; an emergency can develop quickly and you or close neighbors may be out of the area.

During the 2010 fire and the subsequent catastrophic flooding of 2013 (flash floods and mud slides), organic neighbor-to-neighbor communication provided critical time for people to act on their household emergency protocols, and aided neighbors in need of help, or shelter upon evacuation. Such neighbor-to-neighbor communication is the initial critical part.

How it works:

This program works on 2 levels: neighbor groups and area contact people for the four areas in our town meeting boundaries, N. E. S. W (see the compass visual aid).

Neighbor groups can be any number of households who group together to assist each other. We recommend that each neighbor group has a designated person, and a back-up person, whose responsibility it is to communicate with a NeighborLink area contact person (N, E, S, W).

During an emergency each NeighborLink area contact person collects any incoming information and shares it with the other three area contacts in a circular fashion —the NeighborLink Hub. This circular organization makes sure that information is communicated entirely among these 4 people, ideally covering the community as quickly and efficiently as possible. (See attached compass graphic).

Communications Tree; What’s Needed:

Particularly in case we need to evacuate, think about who you feel most comfortable sharing your household information with in case you need them to gather your personal items, pets, etc. Neighbor groups can be any size and each requires one person and one backup person to communicate to their respective area contact.

Your NeighborLink Area Contact Persons:

GH-North – old town north to Left Hand Canyon, west to the CO Mtn ranch, and east to Lickskillet
Debra Yeager
deb@nullmountainvisions.net
303-449-0454 landline 303 881 7665 cell

GH-West – west of the CO Mountain ranch to the P2P Highway
Dina Elder
dina.elder@nullgmail.com
303-459-3530 landline
303-517-0010

GH-South – the Gold Hill subdivision
Paul Roberts
juniper50@nullmsn.com
mobile/text: 720-401-1587

GH-East – Lickskillet east to the Gold Hill town limits, south to the GH Subdivision
Gretchen Diefenderfer
gretchend@nullmac.com
303-442-3847
Cell 303-947-9477

Then what!?

Exchange contact information among your group so that each can contact one another in case of a neighborhood/area emergency. Assist each other if needed, and if able.

If you are a neighbor group contact person (formerly “Pod Leader”), please contact your area contact person with the family names and addresses of your neighbor group members. And so that you and your area contact have each other’s contact information.

If there is an impending emergency, jump into making your neighbors aware of the threat, and letting each other know where you’re going to be, especially if evacuated. The group contact who does the communicating should contact your area contact to keep them appraised of residents’ notification and location status.

That’s it. Easy, fast, complete. Call your area contact as soon as you’ve created your group.

Respectfully, Dina, Gretchen, Paul, and Debra

Wildfire Partners is a wonderful organization – www.wildfirepartners.org – they’ll evaluate your wildfire risk and give you great mitigation advice.

Let’s Talk Mitigation!

Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m.

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

As we head into fall, many homeowners are chopping wood and stacking it to get ready to burn in wood stoves. But did you know that Boulder County has had wildfires break out in almost every month of the year?

Join Wildfire Partners staff members, Abby Silver and Leslie Brodhead to talk about proper firewood storage and answer all your mitigation questions.

Join via Computer Through Zoom Link – go to their website www.wildfirepartners.org to click on the Zoom ling

Meeting ID = 817 1360 5541
Password = 210719

Here they are looking back at the Fourmile Fire.

A Look Back: Fourmile Canyon Fire
Boulder County’s Most Destructive Wildfire

What I remember the most was the wind.

The howling, gusting, torrential winds coming off the mountains that day.

Having just moved in to our Nederland home six weeks prior, we spent the Labor Day holiday putting up a small shed.

As my husband stood on the ladder, the winds spun the tin roofing material out of his hands. Other than the winds, the day was gorgeous. An azure blue sky with nary a cloud to be seen.

As I tried to hand him another piece of tin, a huge mushroom cloud appeared above the trees.

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Mile High Youth Corps
Youth + Fire Mitigation Equals Happy Homeowners

“I would like to say how AWESOME the Youth Corps was when they worked on our property! Thanks to Wildfire Partners and the Youth Corps, we have almost everything finished for wildfire mitigation now.” – Chris B.

Mile High Youth Corps partnered with Wildfire Partners for the third year, with an 8-person crew providing much needed fire mitigation to homeowners in the southern part of the county.

The crew accomplished more over five weeks than a homeowner could have accomplished in a year, cutting trees down, removing junipers, and performing other mitigation tasks.

Wildfire Partners
2045 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
www.wildfirepartners.org
303-441-1420

Wildfire Partners · PO Box 471 · Boulder · Colorado · 80306

I’m Cloey, the communications assistant at Emergency Family Assistance Association – EFAA. We are helping folks in the Boulder County mountain communities who have been impacted financially by COVID-19 with financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities. You may also be able to visit our food bank in Boulder or get help navigating other local resources. Please call our Mountain Resource Liaison at 720-422-7813 to learn more and schedule an appointment. You can learn more about EFAA at efaa.org.
Please share with your networks. You never know who might need help.
Attached is a flyer that could also help to spread the word.
Thank you!

Cloey Strupp (she, her, hers)
Communications Assistant
phone: 303.442.3042
www.efaa.org
My Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-5:00

Empowering families to thrive. Strengthening our community.

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Don’t Miss Out!
Register for Free Chipping Sept. 7-11

You build the slash piles, we’ll chip it on site and haul it away!

Your pick-up week is coming up soon, Sept. 7-11.
Please apply by the end of day Friday, Sept. 4 by 5 p.m.

No pile is too big or too small!

Spread the word to your friends and neighbors. Anyone who applies to Wildfire Partners is eligible to apply for free chipping.
Apply Now

Wildfire Partners
2045 13th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
www.wildfirepartners.org
303-441-1420
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We have updated the NeighborLink program to make it more streamlined, easier to manage, and inclusive of Airlink, Gold Hill’s ham operators. If you would like to participate, please call your area contact.

MISSION STATEMENT

NeighborLink is a communication conduit to encourage people to create small groups that will operate during emergencies. There are four location contacts in Gold Hill that comprise the communication network. This service links each person in Gold Hill with members of the community and, if necessary, the Office of Emergency Management, Boulder County.

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The object of NeighborLink is to stay in touch throughout the year via small NeighborGroups. We encourage the small neighborhood groups to care for each other and respond to the area contact. Our NeighborLink contact groups are:

East Link: Gretchen Diefenderfer, 303 442 3847 gretchend@nullmac.com
South Link: Paul Roberts, 720 401 1587 juniper50@nullmsn.com
West Link: Dina Elder, 303 459 3530 dina.elder@nullgmail.com
North Link: Debra Yeager, 303 449 0454 deb@nullmountainvisions.net

NeighborLink is strictly a communications conduit. Together, during an emergency, these four link contacts will communicate with each other and will be a conduit for communications from the NeighborGroups to the community as a whole and to the Office of Emergency Management, Boulder County, as well as from emergency services to the local neighbor groups. Each NeighborGroup is encouraged to organize in any way they choose and select a communicator to interact with the appropriate link contact for the area.

Marcus Moench and Elisabeth Caspari are planning a modification to the street level garage at 601 Gold Run St. They propose to demo approximately the western half of the structure, which will create two street-level parking spaces. Gold Hill Historic Zoning has reviewed the plans, which are now available for public review at the Gold Hill store.

We will hold a final public meeting of Historic Zoning to review these plans at the Gold Hill Store at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 6, 2020. If you have any input for the committee, you may either:
– Attend the meeting
– Send an email to Bear Carlson at: Lawrence.carlson@nullcolorado.edu

Moving Sale, Sat. Aug 29, 9A -2P; 620 Main St, GH
House and Kitchen Wares- Small sofa, Twin bed, Vac. Cleaner, Stereo Cab., Computer Desk, Bar Chairs, Filing Cabs., Chests of Drawers, Drafting Table, Weber Grills, Misc. Table/Kitchenware. All proceeds go to Gold Hill Town Meeting. Call Cherry or John for details 303-443-2543 to see larger furniture anytime. EVERYTHING MUST GO!