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GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER

Minutes of the August 12, 2019 Town Meeting

Next Town Meeting will be Monday October 14, 2019, 7:00 P.M. at the Community Center

 The meeting was called to order by Chair Tony Vrba.  Thirteen people attended: Treasurer Martha Knapp, Christine Maedke (+Gabe & Mike), Tony, Cat Russell, Ota Lutz, Member at Large Dan Maedke, John Sand, Vice Chair Marielle (Mari) Sidell, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer, Dwight DeBroux (Whitey at the GH Store), Debra Yeager, Chris Dirolf, and Emma Salmon.

Minutes of the June 10 GHTM – were approved as published.

Treasurer’s Report – Martha reported: At the previous regular Town Meeting in June 2019 our bank balance was $12,604.26. Our current total cash assets are $12,347.78.

Revenue Summary: Pint glass sales of $288, Town Cleanup donations of $841 and Cemetery fund donations of $200 for total revenue of $1329.

Expense Summary: Town Cleanup dumpsters $795, porta-potty maintenance $50, bi-annual webhosting $359.52 and printing of Welcome Bucket informational booklets $380.96 for total expenses of $1585.48.

Fund transfers: none

Current fund totals:  General Fund $614.19; Cemetery $5,939.85; Safe Link (combined funds for SafeSite, AirLink, NeighborLink projects) $2,466.79; Community Planning/Fundraising $1000; Forest Management $0 (zero;) Community Relief $2,326.95.

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONS – Tony gave a brief outline of the duties of the officers.  She has been the Chair for 4 years and they have their house for sale now, so we need to consider the Chair position. She asked for nominations.

            Chair – Dan nominated Mari, Gretchen seconded, there were no further nominations, and she was elected unanimously.  Tony agreed to help her, which was gratefully received.

            Vice-Chair – Martha nominated Emma, Mari seconded, after some persuasion Emma accepted the nomination and, as there were no further nominations, she was elected unanimously.

            Member at Large – Tony nominated Dan, John seconded, Dan agreed to do it again and was unanimously re-elected.

            Treasurer – Martha was nominated by Tony, seconded by John and was re-elected unanimously after agreeing to serve again.

             Secretary – Gretchen was nominated by Mari, seconded by Dan, and, after asking if no one else would like to do it, was elected unanimously.  Emma volunteered to help with the website.

Gretchen expressed everyone’s thanks to Tony for doing a wonderful job and all clapped.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Gold Hill School – Chrissy reports that school starts on the 14th and they expect 20 students – 9 older, and 11 little ones.  Sue and Eli are back and the grounds look great thanks to Dan.  The Fall Fiesta will be Wednesday, November 13th. 

 Climate/Sustainability Update/Renewable and Clean Energy Grant – Tony reports that the committee and Marcus Moench are working on a clean energy grant to fund a feasibility study for Gold Hill.  The County would have to sponsor the grant since we are unincorporated.

Dina is also part of the sustainability group.  They have been working with Seth (hired by the County to help us) and he’s almost done with his final report on sustainability related to climate change.

Wildfire Partner Days for GHFPD/GHTM community – Tony reports that there is one week left to apply for free Wildfire Partners (WFP) assessments.  Postcards were sent out to everyone and they are still hoping for more people to sign up.

            Chris added that, as a wildland firefighter and forestry worker, he sees that there is a lot of fuel buildup.  He encourages everyone to please clean out their gutters and remove burnable material away from your homes.  He volunteered to give a presentation to the community on wildfire mitigation.

Email report from Virginia Schultz – WFP have had 4 responses so far – 3 in town and 1 Lickskillet/Lefthand. Overall WFP is up to 2,000 assessments – great news for the mountain communities!  WFP slash hauling program had many responses and they now have a waiting list.  See https:/www.wildfirepartners.org/slash-pick-up-program/

August 28 at Houston Room/Boulder Clerk and Recorder: update on USFS Projects in BC, Mapping, and GIS tools.

Gold Rush – Dan reports that the Gold Rush (bake/rummage/craft sale including food and music) will be held on Sunday September 15th.  He will partner with all the previous people/helpers and will set a meeting with Joanne Cole to encourage more local arts and crafts.  He wants to order t-shirts, long and short sleeves, to sell. Whitey offered to help with the cost by purchasing some for the Store right away.  Tony made a motion that we move $600 to the Community Planning Fund.  Martha seconded and the motion passed.

            Chrissy made a pitch that the Gold Rush could and should do more.  She suggested that we grow the art show, stretch it beyond the beer garden.  She also thought that the rummage sale component could be moved to the Town Clean Up.  It was pointed out that many of the same people who are involved with the Clean Up also help with the Gold Rush and it might be too much to pull off both at once.  She thought we might add to the food offerings since what really makes money is the food and beer. 

Museum – Deb thanked everyone who came to the Community Outreach program on Tellurium.  The 2020 calendars are for sale, still $10.00.  This coming Monday (August 19), the Museum will host the ANFRM (Association of Northern Front Range Museums) meeting – they represent 140 museums

            Chellee Courtney has her new book for sale, Digging Up the Dirt, a history of our Cemetery with stories of the folks buried there. 

            Deb urged everyone to visit the Museum.  The final day is Labor Day, but if anyone wants a private tour, call one of us: Deb, John Sand, Joan Few, Boyd Brown, Norm Skarstad, Marie Brookhart, or Gretchen.

Mining – email report from Dick Cole who forwarded a link to a letter sent on 8/3 by MLRB to Colorado Milling Company:  Lots of information contained in letter—includes findings of fact-a sort of history of past few years and a finding that a violation has occurred. MLRB issued an order to CMC to cease and desist any mining activity, a fine of $7200 and a bond increase of $21000. Seems like final resolution of the proposed permit amendment may happen by end of September, we’ll see.  Thanks, Dick   https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/0/doc/1284349/Page1.aspx?searchid=c042ec8e-30af-4d53-b537-64660188904a

Weeds – Pam Sherman reports by email: Knock ‘em back, both for fire mitigation and invasiveness mitigation.  Mow, Pull!  If your weed is flowering or has gone to seed, cut off the seed head and save it for fire starter or put it out with the trash.  Same with roots if it spreads by root runners.  Bindweed is starting to flower.  Gotta get the whole thing – whack or pull as you are able – because it flowers along the whole vine.  For invasive weed ID, see the Colorado Weed Management Association website whose link is permanently on the Gold Hill website for the exact url or Google it or here it is again: https:/www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/noxious-weed-species

IMA – email report from Pam – Boulder County Mass Fatality Plan has just been finished after a lot of hard work by OEM, local hospitals, and other emergency partners.  In this plan, the Family Assistance Center, where families get information and are reunited with loved ones, is down at VIA, which is on the same road as Eco-Cycle in Boulder.  Some IOMA folks are trying to get another center designated in the mountains.

AirLink – email report from Dina: I’ve done a little testing with the goTenna devices – enough so that I know how to use them.  This is the device I bought (8 of them) with SafeLink funds in December last year.   I’m thinking I’ll ask via NextDoor for a couple of people willing to help complete the testing.  Then I’m thinking rather than look for more money right now I would see how many people might want to just purchase them so I can get a good quantity discount (~$80 each in a quantity of 8).  So far, looks like they’ll work well for us.  The testing will involve deciding where to put relay devices so we have the best coverage.  It will be nice to have texting service where there are no other services available.

Dina Elder  dina.elder@nullgmail.com

General Announcements – Deb reported that Fire Board Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.  The CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is running well.

Whitey thanked the community for all the support and we thanked him for buying the Store and keeping it going.

Gretchen announced that the Perseid Meteor Shower is tonight (August 12) and following nights.

Whitey asked about the upcoming race through Gold Hill – ADDENDUM: it was the Sunset Trail Running Festival on Sunday, the 22nd, very successful, and the money raised will go to a Forest Restoration Fund shared by Gold Hill, Sugarloaf, Fourmile, and Sunshine communities (all part of the Fourmile Watershed).  Maya MacHamer, Watershed Coalition Coordinator, has asked to come to the next town meeting to follow up.

 

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary

 

 

 

 

           

GHTM Treasurer’s Report for 8-12-19

Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc.

Treasurer’s Report August 12, 2019.                                                                                                                                At the previous regular Town Meeting in June 2019 our bank balance was $12,604.26. Our current total cash assets are $12,347.78.

     Revenue Summary: Pint glass sales of $288, Town Cleanup donations of $841 and Cemetery fund donations of $200 for total revenue of $1329.

     Expense Summary: Town Cleanup dumpsters $795, porta-potty maintenance $50, bi-annual webhosting $359.52 and printing of Welcome Bucket informational booklets $380.96 for total expenses of $1585.48.

     Fund transfers: none

     Current fund totals:  General Fund $614.19; Cemetery $5,939.85; Safe Link (combined funds for SafeSite, AirLink, NeighborLink projects) $2,466.79; Community Planning/Fundraising $1000; Forest Management $0 (zero;) Community Relief $2,326.95

Respectfully submitted,  Martha Knapp, Treasurer                          

Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc.                      8/12/19


                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                           

Front Range Watershed Days

You may have heard about the Front Range Watershed Days event that the Lefthand Watershed Center is coordinating. The Fourmile Watershed Coalition is participating and we thought there might be some Gold Hill residents that may be interested in spending the day in the creek with us! 

 
If you can, please share the information below / attached / linked, in whatever format your community is most receptive to. We would love to connect some folks with our shared watershed and have some fun in the creek collecting data!
 
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This Saturday, the Fourmile Watershed Coalition is participating in the Front Range Watershed Days BioBlitz. This event is a community-driven watershed science field day and celebration! 
 

We are looking for folks (individuals, families, everyone!) that would like to spend the morning with experts assessing the conditions of our stream. We will be in the creek collecting data related to habitat and stream structure, macro-invertebrates (bugs!), and environmental protection and restoration, to better understanding our watershed. 

 
More information can be found in the flyer attached and visiting the event website: https://watershed.center/front-range-watershed-days/. 
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Thank you,
Cat
 

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Cat Price

Fourmile Watershed Coalition 
Grants Manager
903-235-7754

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Fourmile Flood Recovery Project

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Fourmile Canyon Flood Recovery Project – Paving of south section to take place Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4 to 6

Milling of the southern section of the project has commenced between the Poorman Fire Station and 1033 Fourmile Canyon Drive (southern terminus of the project). All of the asphalt should be removed by the end of the day tomorrow. After removal, crews will begin reconditioning the ground below the road surface in preparation for paving work. From now through Thursday, Oct. 3, the road will be gravel, so please use caution when traveling through this area. Expect delays for milling and subgrade work as one lane of the road will be closed during these operations. The road will be returned to two lanes at the end of each workday. Below is a photo of the current roadway conditions in the south section of the project:

Fourmile Canyon Drive south section milled

Starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, paving crews will begin applying the first layer of asphalt in the southern work zone. Work will continue through the weekend to take advantage of an open SH 119/Boulder Canyon Drive. Please consider using Poorman Road to avoid paving operations and delays if you live above the Poorman Fire Station. Flaggers will be used to guide travelers safely around paving operations. Crews will work from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, 5, and 6. I apologize for the weekend work and extended hours, but it is the only time we can haul loads of asphalt unobstructed through Boulder Canyon. The schedule for the second and final layer of asphalt in this section has not yet been determined. We will try to complete this operation during normal working hours, if possible. 

In the northern section, retaining wall work continues at multiple locations. Drilling has finished at the first two walls above Logan Mill Road and crews are now working on excavating between the beams in order to continue wall construction. The next four walls up the hill are either receiving their stone veneer or the last of the concrete needed to form the actual wall. Lawrence will be focusing a majority of their operation in the southern section over the next two weeks in order to complete the roadway in that area, so work on the seventh and final wall is unlikely to start until mid-October.  

Here is the schedule as provided by the contractor:

The next few weeks are going to be busy in the southern section and the road will be in less than optimal driving conditions, so please use caution when moving through the area.

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Have a good day.

Sincerely,

Andrew Barth
Communications
Boulder County Transportation
abarth@nullbouldercounty.org
303-441-1032

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Phone List

Hey, y’all,

I need your help.  I have the previous phone list from Hugh and will update it for us all.  Please let me know if there are people who should be on it and aren’t.  Also, if people are no longer here and should be taken off or included in the out of town section, please let me know.

Thanks, Gretchen

gretchend@nullmac.com

303-442-3847

 

 

Gold Hill Art Show report

The 2019 Gold Hill Art Show was a wonderful success! We had beautiful weather, great food, talented local artists, and excellent local music! Thank You to everyone that participated and volunteered to make the event great. A special thanks to the Gold Hill Inn, School, Store and Pub, Museum, and GHFD. We could not have this event without the support of the community! There will be a full report and goals for next year announced at the next town meeting. 

Dan Maedke

maedkedan@nullgmail.com

Music at the Store

Live Music 
Bob Barrick (Kingdom Jasmine) this Saturday!

See you Saturday 5-7 for Bob Barrick, a singer-songwriter known for his boundary-bending style of folk-rock. This Boulder local is new to the General Store but can hang with the mountain folk! 
Drinks, homemade pizza and great company guaranteed.
 
Plus mark your calendars for:
Saturday, Sept 28th ~ Silent Bear 
Thursday, Oct 3rd ~ Ilka Ward with special dinner- email for reservations
Saturday, Oct 5th ~ Billy Shaddox
Saturday, Oct 12th ~ Colin Robison  

If you have any favorites you want to be sure to see, let us know! 

 

GH School students and Internat’l Day of Peace

Dear Gold Hill Residents,
 
The Gold Hill School students, led by their music teacher, Christine Mallery, will be performing some songs of peace in honor of the International Day of Peace.  The performance will be brief and will take place at the Gold Hill Store on Monday, September 23rd at 10:30 AM.  All are welcome to join us.  We hope to see you there.  Please see the attached flyer.
Christine Maedke
christine.maedke@nullbvsd.org
 
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Level 1 fire restrictions rescinded

From: Boulder County Sheriff <BoulderCountySheriff@nullpublic.govdelivery.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 3:42 PM
To: cfinn@nullcenturylink.net
Subject: Level 1 fire restrictions rescinded for western Boulder County

 

Lower temperatures and additional moisture have decreased the fire danger.

 

 
 
 
Media Contact

Public Information Unit, 303-441-1500

Level 1 fire restrictions rescinded for western Boulder County

Lower temperatures and additional moisture have decreased the fire danger

Boulder County, Colo. – Today, just before 3:00 p.m., Sheriff Joe Pelle rescinded the Level 1 Fire Restrictions that were in place for western Boulder County. Lower temperatures and additional moisture has decreased the wildfire danger to our community.

Residents are reminded that although the fire restrictions have been rescinded, there are still permit requirements in place for slash burning and broadcast burns, also known as prescribed fires. Permits are available online; at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, located at 5600 Flatiron Parkway in Boulder; or at the Sheriff’s Office Fire Cache, located at 3116 Longhorn Road in Boulder. Agricultural burns and campfires are now allowed and do not require a permit.

For current fire and shooting restrictions for United States Forest Service properties, please visit www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alerts-notices.

For current fire restrictions in Eldorado Canyon State Park, please visit http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/eldoradocanyon.

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Public Information Officer
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Local contractors needed – renovations at the School!

Hey,
The school is doing some renovations in the next year or so and the contractors for the district would like to find some local contractors to help. They are hosting a meet and greet at the pub. Flyer attached

Thank you!

Dan Maedke

maedkedan@nullgmail.com

 

Music at the Store

Live Music 
Kate Farmer & Oliver Jacobson this Saturday!

See you Saturday 5-7 for a local favorite Kate Farmer who will be playing with Oliver Jacobson, the talented fiddle player for Foxfeather! With the talent of these two combined – it is going to be a special night.  
Weather permitting we will get to enjoy music on the back patio –  inside or out this venue is like a second home. At the Gold Hill Store & Pub you will find delicious homemade pizza, drinks, and great company. 

Plus mark your calendars for:
Saturday, Sept 21st ~ Bob Barrick
Saturday,  Sept 28th ~ Silent Bear 
Saturday, Oct 5th ~ Billy Shaddox 

If you have any favorites you want to be sure to see, let us know!

  Store Hours
Mon – Thursday 11-5
Friday 11-9 
Saturday 10-9
Sunday 9-5

Transportation in the Mountains

Hello Neighbors,
Boulder County received a grant intended to help solve transportation problems in the mountains and is scheduling a listening session in Gold Hill on Tuesday, September 24th at the Gold Hill Store. They will be sending out a notice with more info, but I believe it is to take place that morning.
 
The county is particularly focused on transportation for the elderly and for people with disabilities, but we would like to include all ages and abilities as we endeavor to propose a unique solution for our region, tailored to our wide demographics and needs.
 
This link will lead you to a short survey to let us know what you think.
 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-7y8Ewr2uzbagEjx3vUCtojogT7emx_wvLRTKKtak1kYR7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
 
Thanks!
Dina & Ota
Gold Hill
dina.elder@nullgmail.com

Music at the Store

Live Music 
The TuneFarmers – Saturday!

See you Saturday, 5-7 pm, for an evening with Mike and Bonnie Coats. This duo is a master of strings and jam to the Americana/Acoustic/Country themes. From original lyrics to Gordon Lightfoot covers these guys are great. 
Bring a layer as we will host music on the fabulous back patio as long as it resembles summer. 
Homemade pizza, drinks, and great company await. 
Band plays for donations. 
 
Plus mark your calendars for:
Saturday, Sept 14th ~ Kate Farmer and Oliver Jacobsen of Fox Feather
Saturday, Sept 21st ~ Bob Barrick
Saturday, Sept 28th ~ Silent Bear 

If you have any favorites you want to be sure to see, let us know! 

laurenebrown5115@nullgmail.com

 

Weed Pull Sunday

Hey all, 

Saw some bad daisies up high behind Steffi’s house this morning.
Anyone interested in spending an hour, tomorrow Sunday at 9 am pulling bad daisies the length of the “de foliation” in the meadow? 
Thanks to the rain, they are coming up pretty easy. 
If you can make it, let’s meet behind Buckner’s at 9 am. Bring a bag to stuff them in and we will toss in garbage afterward.
THANKS!!
Jo
jocole420@nullgmail.com

Bocce tournament results

Yet another great Poggio d’Oro bocce tournament, on a perfect day. Although Gretchen Diefenderfer and Michael Albes had won the tournament four times previously on the Fernalld court, victory on the new court had eluded them – until today. They rolled two “quads” (four point giros) in the final match versus Poppy Copeland and Pam Leland to claim the title.

Congratulations to the latest well-deserved champs!

Bear Carlson, Commissioner

lawrence.carlson@nullColorado.EDU

Local Artists Wanted

Are you a local artist?

Sunset Trail Running Festival

Requesting community volunteers
 
Hello,
 
The Sunset Trail Running Festival will be held on Sept 22nd.  The festival is a series of races in Gold Hill and along the Switzerland Trail.  All proceeds from the races will go to a shared Forest Restoration Fund to be used on forest restoration or wildfire mitigation projects.  Local organizations who will share the funds include Gold Hill, Fourmile, Sugarloaf and Sunshine Fire Districts and the Fourmile Watershed Coalition.  We need local volunteers to staff aid stations (water and food) and medical personnel at these locations.  Click here for more race info.
 
Volunteers are needed from 630am to 3 pm and shifts can be split into am and pm.  Below is an outline of where we need volunteers.  In addition to these locations, we will need assistance with lunches and other tasks in Gold Hill if there are additional volunteers who would like to assist.  Please contact your local representative to sign up for a shift.
  1. Gold Hill
    • 1-2 medical volunteers
    • 1 HAMM radio
  2. Gold Hill Rd & Switzerland Trail 
    • 2 aid station volunteers
    • at least 1 medical volunteer
    • 1 HAMM radio
  3. Sunset 
    • 2 aid station volunteers
    • 2 medical with an ATV
    • 1 HAMM radio
  4. Top of Pennsylvania Gulch
    • 2 aid station volunteers
    • 2 medical with an ATV
    • 1 HAMM radio
  5. Sugarloaf Switzerland Trail Parking lot
    • 2 aid station volunteers
    • at least 1 medical volunteer
    • 1 HAMM radio

Thank you!
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Maya MacHamer
Watershed Coalition Coordinator
Fourmile Watershed Coalition
1740 Fourmile Canyon Dr.
Boulder, Co. 80302
(c) 303-817-2261
(o) 303-449-3333

Red Flag Warning Wednesday

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 4:07 PM
To: #, Kerry <kwebster@nullbouldercounty.org>
Subject: OPEN BURNING PROHIBTED – Red Flag Warning

Good afternoon,

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas of Boulder County tomorrow – Wed 8/28.

This means that Open Burning is PROHIBTED for all unincorporated parts of the County. This will be in effect for the entire day – starting at 0001 and lasting until 2359.

Again, please use patience across the mountain areas when making contact with residents and recreationalists. With the Red Flag Warning arising later in the day today, it is probable that some folks will not know about the increase in fire danger levels and the temporary ban on burning.

As always, don’t hesitate to page to the FDO or give me a call on my cell.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE HIGH MOUNTAINS ABOVE 9000 FEET…ZONES 212…217 AND 218…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 212…217 and 218.

* Winds…West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Timing…Wednesday afternoon into early evening.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 11 percent.

* Impacts…Fires will be able to start and spread easily and

  quickly

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring in the short term forecast. A combination of strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Seth McKinney

Fire Management Officer – 6561

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Management Program

Desk (303) 441-1485

Cell (303) 548-9624

 

Red Flag Warning

From: McKinney, Seth <smckinney@nullbouldercounty.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2019 2:08 PM
Subject: RED FLAG CONDITIONS on SUN 8/25 – NO OPEN BURNING

Good afternoon,

The National Weather Service has upgraded the forecasted Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for areas of Boulder County tomorrow – Sun 8/25.

This means that Open Burning is PROHIBITED County Wide. This will be in effect for the entire day – starting at 0001 until 2359.

Additionally, Monday and Tuesday are forecasted to moderate some, but the Red Flag Warning could extend into these days.

Lastly, please use patience across the mountain areas when making contact with residents and recreationalists. With the Red Flag Warning occurring later in the weekend, it is probable that some folks will not know about the increase in fire danger levels.

Fire Management will have 7-day staffing starting tomorrow to help assist and be available for questions if needed. And, as always, don’t hesitate to page to the FDO or give me a call on my cell.

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTH PARK, MIDDLE PARK, SOUTH PARK, THE FAR NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS AND THE CHEYENNE RIDGE…

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zones 211…213…214…215…

  238 and 242.

* Winds…West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing…Late Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* Relative Humidity…As low as 14 percent.

* Impacts…Fires will start easily and spread rapidly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are occurring in the short term forecast. A combination of strong winds…low relative humidity…and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Seth McKinney

Fire Management Officer – 6561

Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Fire Management Program

Desk (303) 441-1485

Cell (303) 548-9624

Roads – Love Thy Neighbor

Roads!

Please, please – here is a selection of pleas on Nextdoor from people on Poorman and assorted other dirt roads.  People, we need to slow down, be more neighborly and thoughtful, especially during these times of seemingly endless construction on our dirt roads.

Hello Dear Neighbors, As much as we understand the construction on Fourmile and on Boulder Canyon to be an inconvenience for all, it is us on Poorman Road who are really suffering the consequences. We stand in shock and disbelief at the extent our quiet, little, peaceful corner has become over-run with fast cars and constant noise. I’m sending this plea to our neighbors in the west, like Horton Hears a Who. Please, Please, “We Are Here!” Slow down, drive with courtesy, our lives are being severely impacted. Poorman was never meant to carry and sustain this constant traffic. We are asking you to help us out. Thank You, in advance for your respectful response.

Here’s one from Fourmile

I would agree that the extra traffic is hard on folks that are not used to it but it will also help to remember that many residents of Four Mile have been through a bit more than some of the other inconvenienced communities.

Thinking about what people have been going through for 10 years (fire and flood) would go a long way. People are hanging on by a thread.

Here’s one great response

It is important that we always drive within nodding distance of the speed limit and on our side of the road. This goes for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, whatever. I have started to leave myself an extra 20 minutes to make the 15 minute drive so I am not stressed about being late for wherever I need to be. Thanks for posting. And people, Lee Hill Road is CLOSED TO BICYCLES 24/7! Cars can use the stop light when construction is not active, but bikes are forbidden, period. Yet I see them every day!

And another

We’ve been affected for the entire project duration whereas some have only recently entered into direct impactville. So we’re ALL fraying at the seams, in shades, in our own ways. …all the better, then, to be neighborly!

And here is my response

Gretchen Diefenderfer, Gold Hill·23 hr ago

I would second Lisa above, we should all drive within nodding distance of the speed limit – especially on the dirt roads – ALL the dirt roads. Speeding creates dust, washboard, and DANGER!  Leave a little extra time to enjoy the views, and lower your stress and that of all those who live near the road, pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers as well as the emergency responders.

 

 

 

 

 

Next Farmer’s Market this Sunday

Next Farmer’s Market this Sunday (August 25) from 1-3pm

Hi neighbors, Just a reminder that the next Farmer’s Market will be this Sunday from 1-3pm at the fire station located at Poorman and Four Mile Canyon. If you have something to sell, you’re welcome to get there around 12:30 to set up. – We welcome your handmade and homegrown goods. If you have something to sell, you don’t need to sign up in advance or reserve a spot – just show up! – You can buy, sell, or trade items – If you don’t have anything to sell, come to shop! In the past, we’ve had homemade pies, fresh baked breads, fruits and vegetables, jams, herbs, tea, coffee, kombucha, local honey, a local wool spinner, plants, locally-made soaps, ceramics, crafts, and chainsaw sharpening – and many other things I’m sure I’m forgetting! – Please bring small bills and change to make transactions easier. You can find more info on our website www.fourmilefarmersmarket.com  or feel free to contact me directly with any questions. Hope to see you all this weekend!

Molly Seeling

mollyseeling@nullgmail.com

 

 

Bocce Tournament

This fall’s bocce tournament will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019, starting at 8:00 AM. There are only a couple of slots left, but if you are interested in joining the fun, please email Bear Carlson with the names of your two-person team at: Lawrence.carlson@nullcolorado.edu

Gold Hill Art Show

Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 9 am to 3 pm, Main Street, Gold Hill

The Gold Hill Art Show features our Arts and Crafts Fair filled with handmade items from Front Range artists. Our annual bake sale featuring homemade pies and cookies, while the Rummage Sale will offer antiques, clothing and much more. If you like to shop at thrift shops, you’ll love this festival. There will be sodas and beer, bratwursts and live music provided by Haiden Davis. Also, kids can look forward to a special appearance by Smokey the Bear! Come early for treasures. All proceeds will benefit the Gold Hill Town Meeting and will support individual relief funds and the community at large. This event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Gold Hill is an historic mining town celebrating its 159th anniversary. It is located an easy drive 9 miles west of Boulder via Mapleton Ave/Sunshine Canyon. Enjoy a stroll down Main Street and take in the beauty of times gone by. Businesses to visit include the Gold Hill Store and Pub (goldhillstore.com) the Red Store featuring pottery and stained glass and the Gold Hill Inn (goldhillinn.com) open for dinner at 5 pm. Gold Hill also boasts Colorado’s oldest continually running Elementary school, a history Museum, and a unique spirit that has endured for years. Please join us for this celebration of survival, culture. and a very special sense of Community!!

For more information visit goldhilltown.com or contact
Dan Maedke (305) 699-7299. maedkedan@nullgmail.com

Susan Fernalld weed day

In honor of Susan Fernalld who hosted so many weed picking days in the past- a revived weed day!
 
Please join Kate at the Fen trail Sunday 25th, 1:30 pm (parking on the south side of Switzerland Trail from Gold Hill Rd)
 
We’ll be clipping the heads of Canadian Thistle and pulling the plants. You’ll need sturdy leather garden gloves, clippers or scissors, and a bag or a bucket to collect the heads in. We’ll work 1:30-4:30 or less if there is a good group of us. Chip in as little or much time as you wish. The thistle are along the trail right near the fen and on the west end of the fen. You can’t miss us if you come later! 
 

Music at the Store!

Live Music 
Colin Robison this Saturday!

Join us this Saturday, 5-7 pm, for returning musician Colin Robison! Colin brings a combination of mountain-man meets flatlander with unique songs and a great voice. This Americana-blues-folk musician will be playing out back on the summer patio. Join us for homemade pizza, drinks and great company.  
 
Plus mark your calendars for:
August 31 ~ Foxfeather Duo
September 7~ The Tune Farmers
September 14 ~ Kate Farmer and Oliver Jacobsen
If you have any favorites you want to be sure to see, let us know!  

 
 
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