GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER

Minutes of the unofficial December 9, 2019, Town Meeting

Next Town Meeting will be Monday, February 10, 2020, 7:00 P.M. at the Community Center

 This was an unofficial town meeting as we did not have a quorum of town council members present, which means no votes can be taken. A quorum is three and, in fact, we only had one, Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer.  Gretchen called the meeting to order.  There were six members present: Dina and Mark Elder, Bob Walter, Gretchen, Tony Vrba, and Virginia Schultz.

Minutes – There were no additions or corrections to the minutes from the October 14^th meeting.

 Treasurer’s Report – Gretchen read Martha Knapp’s report:

At the previous regular Town Meeting in October 2019 our bank balance was $11,147.78.

Our current total cash assets are $13,512.13.

Revenue Summary:  Gold Rush net revenue: $1040.35; pint glass sales: $96; t-shirt sales: $1256.

Expense Summary: Bank fee for returned checks $28.

Fund transfers: none

Current fund totals: General Fund $2378.54; Cemetery $6,339.85; 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.

Anticipated operational expenses for 2020: General Fund $868.00 for insurance, office supplies, property taxes, filing fees, bank fees, porta-potty maintenance.

Dina suggested that the SafeLink Fund be renamed the Sustainability Fund.

Committee Reports

Mountain Stewards – Climate/Sustainability Update – Dina reports that they have been working with Susie at Boulder County and with their backing we got a DOLA Grant for $65,000 to work on a plan for renewable energy for the town.  They have sent out a request for people with relevant experience to be on the technical advisory board.  Eight people so far have come forward including Paul Melamed from west of town who had the first wind generator up here.

DOLA requires the County to put out RFPs (requests for proposals), so they have chatted with Seth Portner, the guy who helped GH study our climate change options and approaches.  They got him to apply to be the General Contractor.  We had asked for people with specific small town experience and to date 12-18 people have signed up on the website for RFPs.  Here is the link to the RFP on the County website   https://www.bouldercounty.org/government/bids-and-purchasing/bid-opportunities/

Forestry and Forest Management – Virginia reports that they are working on a second grant application for $200,000 for major mitigation work.  We got $4200 from the Sunset Trail Running Festival this summer.  This race was organized by the Fourmile Watershed people for the 4 Fire Departments affected by the Fourmile Fire and they tagged us this year for the profits since the race was centered in Gold Hill.  We expect to use these funds to tie into the 2019 CAFA Mitigation Project (involves the Ashram and the Ashley property) with adjacent GH properties.  Chad with NRCS is working on plans for the mitigation work.  We will have to come up with matching funds.  We have the Fourmile Team, the NRCS, and Team Rubicon (a volunteer organization that does mitigation work) involved and Maya from the Fourmile Watershed is working on the grant application.

Virginia also reported that Joe Grant, the organizer of the Sunset Trail Running Festival, received a very nice letter from K.C.Becker, Speaker of the Colorado House, thanking him for his leadership in bringing awareness to climate change in addition to raising money for local fire departments and the Fourmile Watershed Coalition.

They were looking for letters of support for the grant application, but since this is not an official town meeting and no votes can be taken, the Mountain Stewards/Sustainability Committees will write letters and will pledge $600 from their allocated funds toward the project.  The focus will be north and west of Gold Hill.  We won’t know until June about the grant. 

 Gold Hill School – Gretchen read Dan Maedke’s email report:

– The fundraiser put on by Janos Wilder and Dave Query and the Big F Restaurant raised $10,000.

– The Fall Fiesta was a massive success as well, raising $13,000.  The school could not continue to operate with the overwhelming support of the community. Thank you just doesn’t say enough.

– The Winter Holiday program will be December 19^th at 6 pm.

– The school has taken on the adventure of trying to grow vegetables in the greenhouse over the winter.

 Community Planning/Fundraising – Dan also attached the following regarding the proposed fall bike race.

“I am writing to give you a little more information and details about the Gold Rush Bike race that is coming to town next September.  I have been in contact with Josh the organizer and will relay what we know so far.  Josh has submitted the paperwork in order to receive all the permits necessary to hold an event September 2020.  His goal is to hold a bike race with a few different courses that will bring guests into town for the day.  Josh has students at the school and was very helpful in my planning of this year’s Gold Rush community fundraiser.  He has grown fond of Gold Hill and is hoping to show people the amazing and unique atmosphere Gold Hill has. From the beginning Josh has talked about how to make this a community event and how to give money back to the community.  When planning an event he tries to give a percentage of any profits to a non-profit in the community.  This would mean that a non-profit would apply for a temporary liquor license, and then would receive a percentage of all profits.  This has not been determined yet and could include Gold Hill Town Meeting or another non-profit.  Monies could then go toward a cause such as fire mitigation.  This is something that could be an easy way for the Town Meeting to fundraise.  I think the town meeting has found themselves in a rut when talking about fundraising.  I think there is more we could be doing for the community without a whole lot more work.  There is always a sort of ‘town politics’ that occurs whenever anything changes.  This seems to be the largest area of hesitation toward this event.  I am afraid people will start to see Gold Hill as unwelcoming if we fight every event that comes through our community.  There will be more events, that is inevitable as long as guests continue to fall in love with our community. We need to figure out an appropriate way to handle these.  For this particular event, I had talked to Josh about the GHTM being the non-profit. If that were to be the case, we could easily quadruple our fundraising with this one event.  I understand that it could be an inconvenience to the community, but I would argue that it is worth it.  Josh would be working with the Gold Hill Store and Pub to make this event happen.  At this point it appears the Colorado Mountain Ranch and the Gold Hill Inn are not participating in the event because of the politics and such.  When Josh goes through Boulder County and other channels to obtain permits it means an event will be happening whether we want to support it or not.  I feel it would be beneficial to support it.  If we do not want to be the non-profit in order to avoid further angering the community, then we should at least set up a booth and sell food and merchandise.  There will be much more information to come as the event unfolds over the next year.  I would like people to feel comfortable reaching out and asking questions. Details of the event are not set in stone, this is the time to voice concerns.”

This generated some discussion with Bob and Gretchen noting that in the past Gold Hill really didn’t want any publicity or to attract more attention. In fact, there was a rule that no one would advertise any business or activity in Gold Hill, and a small group used to routinely take town road signs to Gold Hill on the Peak to Peak and Boulder Canyon.   So, we do need to find out what the community thinks.

Museum – Gretchen reports that the Museum has almost finished a shed that will house a composting toilet that was donated to us.  Also, there are lots of 2020 calendars left.  They are available at the GH Store, the Inn, and from Marie Brookhart.

Cemetery – Bob reports that Maggie Simms is the Chair, along with David Brigham, and Bob is a consultant.  Chellee Courtney is also on the committee.

Bob also wanted to report that he is working with the County on two projects.  #1. There is a Hill Street road easement through Maggie and David’s driveway on down to Bob’s property platted on the old town map.  They are asking the County to vacate this below Maggie and David’s.  This easement will then go half and half to the town meadow and to Bob on the other side.

#2. He would like to combine into one lot Lots 1 and 2 (Bob’s house) and 3 and 4 (the corner, grey house).  This will simplify his property and access as well as eliminating the option for a second dwelling.  The Grey House is unused and he may turn it into a shed or workshop.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary           

Gold Hill Town Meeting

Monday, 7:00 p.m. December 9th, 2019

Gold Hill Community Center

Review of Previous Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

Committee Reports

• Mountain Stewards
  • Climate/Sustainability Update
  • Declaration of Climate Emergency
• Gold Hill School
• Museum
• Cemetery
• SafeLink/NeighborLink/AirLink

Upcoming Meetings/Events

Next Gold Hill Town Meeting – February 10th, 7:00 pm

Other Town News:

GHTM Fundraising

IMA

CSA

Forestry

Weed Management

Historical Zoning

Forest MGT/CWPP

Fire Department

Mining

Our holiday open house is Saturday, December 14,  from 4 pm to whenever. We’re at 770 Main Street and all are welcome.

Holiday Mountain Market – Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10:00 am t0 5 pm, Nederland Community Center, 750 Peak to Peak Highway, Nederland, CO 80466

This Saturday is a great night to get together with others in the community and make your own Christmas wreath. 

Come make your own wreath with Fiori Flowers at the Gold Hill General Store & Pub this Saturday, December 7th at 4:00. Workshop includes wreath form, all ingredients to make your wreath and design instructions. If you have a personal item you’d like on your wreath bring it and you can include it. Your wreath will be made from responsibly foraged local greenery and fun accents to adorn your front door or home! Of course, the potbelly stove will be burning and great food and drinks will be available. $10 per person.

—

Dwight DeBroux

dabrew3@nullgmail.com

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The retaining wall just below Salina Junction on Fourmile Canyon Drive will not be started until Monday, Dec. 2. A set of three traffic signals will be placed at the location that day because the road will be reduced to one lane during construction. The delay in setting the signals and begging work is to accommodate a change in construction tactics that should reduce the number of days the signals are needed. 

Next week, crews will start restoring the creek in the south section, so expect to see flaggers in this area.

Lawrence will also continue installing culverts under the road in the north section. Flaggers will be used at pipe locations during the day and the road will be restored to two-lanes in the evening and on weekends.

No work will take place from 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 to 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2 in observation of Thanksgiving. Cycling will be allowed during the holiday break. 

Please let me know if you have questions.

I hope you have a good weekend and a fun holiday.

Andrew Barth
Communications
Boulder County Transportation
303-441-1032

 

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GOLD HILL TOWN MEETING NEWSLETTER

Minutes of the October 14, 2019, Town Meeting

Next Town Meeting will be Monday, December 9, 2019, 7:00 P.M. at the Community Center

 The meeting was called to order by Chair Marielle Sidell.  Fifteen people attended: Chris Dirolf, Vice Chair Emma Salmon, Treasurer Martha Knapp, Chair Marielle (Mari), Josh Kravetz, Cat Russell, Ota Lutz, Tony Vrba, Maya MacHamer and Cat Price with the Fourmile Watershed Coalition, Bear Carlson, Poppy Copeland, Member at Large Dan Maedke, Dina Elder and Secretary Gretchen Diefenderfer.

Minutes – were approved as published. 

Treasurer’s Report – Martha reports – At the previous regular Town Meeting in August 2019 our bank balance was $12,347.78. Our current total cash assets are $11,147.78.

 Revenue Summary: Cemetery fund donations of $400. 

Expense Summary: $600 advance for pint glass order; $1000 advance for Gold Rush event.

 Fund transfers: none

 Current fund totals:  General Fund $14.19; Cemetery $6,339.85; 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.

           The General Fund only has $14.19 left because she hasn’t received the Gold Rush funds yet.

Sunset Trail Running Festival – Maya MacHamer, Coordinator of the Fourmile Watershed Coalition, attended to update us on the Sunset Trail Running Festival held on September 22. Their Coalition was organized in 2015 around flood recovery in Gold Run and Fourmile canyons.  They are not incorporated and operate under the fiscal auspices of the Fourmile FD.  Much of that flood recovery work is now done and they are transitioning to watershed health on a larger, wholistic scale, including resiliency, forest health, and wildfire mitigation, in parts of Sugarloaf, Fourmile, Gold Hill, and Sunshine.  They are part of the Boulder County Collaborative composed of lots of fire districts, USFS, State Forest Service, Boulder County and the City of Boulder.  There has been a lot of cooperation and collaboration and they are now looking to bring all agencies together to identify projects and find funding.

            So, the Race!  The original race was a fundraiser for the Fourmile Fire Department.  It felt like a good opportunity for education and to create an intersection between the fire departments and the recreation community.  For this year, Maya contacted Joe Grant, a racer in Gold Hill, and he knew Lee Troop, an Olympic runner and race organizer.  Both donated their time and an incredible volunteer effort was organized.

            The race generated $3,500.00 for Forest Restoration, and included 180 runners in five different races, including a race for the Gold Hill School kids.  50 volunteers helped from the 4 fire departments.  The logistics went pretty well. They tried to offset the parking limitations with shuttles, AMR donated a bus, permits were waived by BoCo and the FS. The runners loved it and by all accounts the volunteers did, too.  The 4 districts and the Ham radio operators used it for training and communications.  They hope to have this event every year.

            They would like to put the funds into Gold Hill, as the HQ of the race, if there is an identified project.  They figure to double the $3500 with grants.  Dina suggested a soil health component.  She has been doing research and it fosters forest health, watershed preservation and lessens wildfires and erosion.

            Maya suggested that we proceed to identify a project by getting representatives from the 4 districts: Fourmile, Gold Hill, Sugarloaf, and Sunshine.  Tony pointed out that Virginia Schultz has been working on a big project on Gold Hill’s north slope involving her 40 acres, Caroline Ashley’s 150 acres and the Ashram’s 130 acres.  Chad has been doing work for them evaluating effective mitigation plans and goals for individual landowners which will help them as well as protect the town.  Both Gretchen and Bear and others supported the idea of supporting a north slope project – we’ve known for years of the danger to the community of fire on that slope. 

            Maya has also looked at our old, somewhat outdated CWPP (Community Wildfire Protection Plan).  She suggested something that fits into that.

            Tony added that the Sustainability/Resiliency Committee pushed for more community members getting wildfire hazard and mitigation assessments from Wildfire Partners and possibly we could help people do the work to meet the requirements to get certified.

            Martha reported that the Fourmile Fire was so intense that the soil was sterilized and wondered what we could do to help it recover.

            Maya again stressed that we need to come up with representatives to meet and plan a project.  Grant application times are coming up and would help us generate more money.  Sunshine and Fourmile both have a mill levy dedicated to mitigation, but we do not.

            Dina suggested we have a test site in the burn area to see what helps.  With that it was agreed that Dina and Virginia be our representatives.

            Dan heard from some community members that they had an issue about not enough information in advance – logistics – roads closed, couldn’t get to their houses, etc.  Tony said that the County issues permits, they contact Chris Finn and he notifies GHFPD people.  The coalition sent letters, put up signs and a town email went out – no one is sure what more can be done.  Dina suggested maybe we should conduct a town survey to see how it could be better handled.  Chris added that, if it’s an annual event then people would be more prepared and Bear concurred.

Future Bike Rally – Josh Kravetz has three kids at the Gold Hill School and organized the bike rally through Gold Hill in 2016.  He has been talking to Dan Maedke about possibly combining the Gold Rush town fundraiser with a bike rally to raise more money.  He has a company called Adventure Fit and spoke about multiple ways to raise funds. His idea is to create a fall event with perhaps the school and the town as beneficiaries.  This generated a huge discussion.

            Dan said that he doesn’t feel like we’re getting as much benefit as we could from the Gold Rush for the amount of effort that we put into it.  If we could lower the list of expenses and make more money, we could do more things for the community.  We would need to figure out how the town feels about events and the impacts vs benefits.  Josh said that the cause needs to be something that people can get behind.  Josh thinks it could be a huge benefit and that cyclists and runners would support it.

            Martha pointed out that the Gold Rush is a community event that townspeople participate in and she wouldn’t want that to get lost. She sees it as a socialization event, with so much of the community working together, that benefits us all. 

            Dan thinks the two events could exist side by side – keep the small event, plus a bigger event to bring more people.  Josh thinks the Gold Rush should continue plus the bike rally and maybe an old-fashioned hootenanny – close a section of Main Street.

            Chris, who is a forest/wildfire mitigation person, and worked on the big mitigation project at Betasso, and said money is a real factor.  If we are hoping to mitigate the North Slope, we would probably need helicopters and they cost.  Also, we should consider this asap – you never know when the next fire will occur.

            Bear added that the Gold Rush is our main fundraiser for the Gold Hill Town Meeting and then if we try to make it so much bigger with a bike rally – it seems like a conflict – such a separate thing.  Also, someone pointed out that there are only so many volunteers to help run events and it takes quite a few just to run the Gold Rush/Bake/Rummage/Craft Sale.

Another consideration is that the running race was close to the same time as the Gold Rush and then to add another event…?

Gretchen added that the idea of closing Main Street has not been a popular one.  Josh will put out a summary to send to the town.  We need to find out how the community feels.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Gold Rush – Dan presented a report comparing expenses and profits for 2018 and 2019.  Several people noted that there didn’t seem to be as many people this year as last.  Martha wondered why we spent almost twice as much on food this year as last, but made so much less, and Dan added that there was a lot of food left over. 

He again expressed his feeling that we need to make some changes – that it’s frustrating that we don’t make much for the amount of effort we put in. 

Gold Hill School – Dan reported that the Fall Fiesta will be November 13^th.  Also, Janos Wilder and Dave Query are teaming up as chefs for a dinner at the Inn on October 22^nd.  Archery and gardening are over now and they are starting to work on the school play.

Historic Gold Hill/Museum update – Deb Yeager emailed her report – We had a very successful summer at the museum which included the community outreach event on Tellurium with Ed Raines as our presenter.  Additionally, we hosted the ANFRM meeting, the Colorado Association of Front Range Museums, plus an ice cream social in the Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden and a tour of our cemetery hosted by Chellee Courtney.  Currently we are in the process of constructing an 8’ x 12’ shed which will house our lawn equipment and supplies as well as and most importantly, make us compliant with the ADA by adding a compostable toilet kindly donated to us by Shirley and Larry Hannert.  We are thrilled to finally be able to accommodate disabled guests and those museum visitors who need a facility. We will continue to have off street parking and we will not have to compromise the bell tower so all is well in the world of the museum.  We will be working this winter on the creation of our 2020 exhibits, our 2021 calendar, and training the museum board on how to record artifacts and appropriately log our museum treasures for perpetuity.  Additionally, we are continuing to enhance our ‘friends of the museum’ format and are looking forward to reaching out to the newest members of our community for positions on our board and finalizing our community outreach for 2020.  We are constantly looking for more items for the calendar including but not limited to photos, poetry, recipes, oral history and histories of properties, old artifacts, and papers that you may find in the recesses of your attic.  Please remember us when you come across those old things.  Gretchen added that we would love to have more people on the calendar committee, too.  Contact Gretchen or Marie if you would like to join us.

Bear said he’d heard rumors about resurrecting the old Gold Hill bus.  Gretchen reported that an old White chassis (maybe not the original, but from the same period), that Tim Walter used to drive the Bluebirds up to Gold Hill in has been living in the Weaver’s garage. Marcus and Elisabeth would now like to use the garage and the Museum board wants to restore it to something like its original grandeur (!) and possible give tours in?  We vacillate between thinking how wonderful that would be to how are we going to accomplish this and where are we going to house it.  Several people have volunteered to work on it and Tony added that she thought Bobby would help.

Mountain Stewards (formerly Climate/Sustainability Committee) – Tony reported that their prior mission was more about surviving emergencies, including sustainability and resiliency.  They applied for a grant last year to study where to go forward with sustainability and resiliency, particularly in the face of climate change.  There is a copy of the report at the Gold Hill Store and we’re working to link to it on the town website (goldhilltown.com).  They are now working on a more complete mission statement to include mountain stewardship more broadly.  They are meeting regularly now on the third Monday of the month at 6 pm. The next meeting will be October 21 at Tony’s house.  They have put in for a solar assessment grant through the County (since we are not an incorporated town) to make us more independent, but haven’t heard yet.  They have also been focusing on water supply and water testing and have applied for a grant for $2000 to test peoples’ water. 

            Dina made a motion that the GHTM support this grant application and administer the $2000 for water testing.  Ota seconded and it passed unanimously. Bear added that we have a bizarre water situation in Gold Hill with at least 5 different aquifers, so especially in our community it would be good to have a way to test it.  Dina said that safe, abundant water is our goal.

            Tony reported that we now have a beautiful logo designed by a local artist.  Our focus is making a better community for the future.  We began by learning how climate change will affect Gold Hill and now will focus on resiliency and sustainability in the face of it.

            Dina reported that Deb Yeager was working in the Museum one day when Todd Moses, a geomorphologist who went to CU and loves Gold Hill, visited.  He wants to make GH his pro bono project for the year – to evaluate at our overall water situation up here for us. He also has an amazing record for helping raise grant money – he writes the technical part.

Declaration of Climate Emergency – Cat Russell brought a Climate Action Resilience Map – a visual representation of all the subjects they have been addressing on how to develop our resources up here for a better future.  She reported that Boulder, as well as Aspen and other communities in the US, have declared a Climate Emergency and she went to the launch party in Boulder.  She would like to have an event here to invite the community to organize together, to look at climate change and ways to reduce our impact to head off our contributions to it as well as how to adapt to it and maybe make our own declaration.  Looking at fundraising, some things are free or not very expensive.  For instance, it only costs about $10 a month to support wind energy with Excel Energy.  Also, we could support the Climb by all riding the going to a sports bar or something together. 

Dan would like more information on climate change. Cat has trained as a climate reality trainer with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project so she would be happy to make a presentation.  All over the country on Wednesday, November 20, there are events happening so this could fit right into that.  She feels that in the face of government inaction we need to reorganize ourselves as tighter communities to take the lead for ourselves. We have so many resources.  She has been teaching climatology for 17 years and Ota works with federal agencies (NASA) gathering data so together they have a lot of information useful to us.

So, the plan is to have the presentation in November and the GHTM can take a vote at the December 9^th town meeting on whether we want to go on record as declaring a Climate Emergency.  More information to follow.

CSA (the food share group) – Mari reports that it will be continuing next year although they are looking into a different provider. Nine families split 3 shares this year.  Contact Deb or Mari if you are interested.

SafeLink/NeighborLink/AirLink – Dina still has the GoTenna devices and she and Ota have been testing locations.  At their weekly meetings they have been discussing how the community would be able to communicate during a disaster – not just the Hams, but a majority of the community.  These are tiny radio devices that, paired with a smart phone, enable text messages to hop from one to another and create a community web.  They need to be located within 20’ of each other or line of sight.  They cost $70-$80.  She is not sure what the next step is.

Historical Zoning – Bear reports that there are three projects coming up.  At 671 Main Street, Paul and Anya want to put in solar panels. The HZ position on solar panels is that of course they aren’t historical, but they are environmental so they support them as long as they are flush with the roof.  The second one is Boyd Brown’s project at 775 Pine Street.  And the third one is Mari and Ian’s at 541 College.  The general process is for projects to start at HZ first, but in this case the County has issued permits before HZ was done with their process, although there are still some to go.  Bear will pursue this with the County. Plans for the projects are at the Gold Hill Store for public inspection.

Fire Department – Gretchen would like to point out that minutes of the Gold Hill Fire Protection District Board of Directors are on the GHFPD website –  goldhillfire.org

NEW BUSINESS

Holiday Potluck – Mari would like to reinstate our holiday potluck.  She will work on a date and location, but sometime in December

            Also, bring your own cups to town meetings and Mari will bring water.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary

Live Music 
Shanna In A Dress this Saturday!

See you Saturday for returning artist Shanna In A Dress. She’s a self-proclaimed quirky-folk-pop-millennial artist. Shanna always shares great stories and clever lyrics (Some favorites are “Dad Bod” and “Boulder Song”) check them out here: https://www.shannainadress.com/music  
 
Plus mark your calendars for:
Saturday, Nov 23rd ~ Kingdom Jasmine
Saturday, Dec 14th ~ The Tunefarmers 

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

It’s Fall Fiesta time!  Come celebrate our beautiful school and community at the Gold Hill School’s Annual Fundraiser!  Join us this Wednesday, November 12th, from 5-8 p.m at the Gold Hill Inn.  The 3rd and 4th graders will be serving up a Mexican Food buffet (vegan options also available) with drink and dessert- $10 dinner tickets, $20 Family Dinner Tickets (up to 4 people per family).  Tickets available at the door.  Bring your wallet for an amazing Silent Auction and Raffle – Tickets $10!  There will be fabulous live music by Haiden Davis and Many Mountains.   Funding supports our experiential learning, field trips, visiting artists and art supplies, outdoor education, costumes, and supplies for our annual school play, camping trip, and more!  Can’t wait to see you there!

Christine Maedke

christine.maedke@nullbvsd.org

there will be a remembrance Cornish tea/coffee party for our Mother, Maxine (Goudge) Bush.

November 17^th Sunday 3-5 pm

Fellowship Hall, Calvary Bible Church

3245 Kalmia Avenue, Boulder, CO

Everyone is invited.

Thanks, Chellee Courtney

moonmother8@nullhotmail.com

Forwarded by Deb Yeager

This is from Katy Latham, John’s daughter-in-law.  They are wanting to share some of John’s things with the
neighbors who have loved him for so many years.  They are also welcoming any written comments to John and if anyone would care to make a donation on his behalf, they would appreciate it as well.
Thanks.  debra

” Dave and Katy Latham have cleared the attic at John’s house and have a
large number of books,  ornaments, lamps, pictures, and assorted bits that
local friends and neighbours are welcome to come and choose (free/small
donation). Dave is planning to be at the cabin on Saturday and Sunday
between 12 and 4 pm.  Feel free to stop by.”

Live Music 
The Tunefarmers this Saturday!

See you Saturday 5-7 for returning artists Mike and Bonnie Coats of The Tunefarmers. It may be chilly outside but Sunshine Canyon is driving well and we’ll have the good ol’ stove fully stoked. As always, serving homemade pie, pizza, and drinks (regular menu also available)!

Plus mark your calendars for:
Saturday, Nov 9th ~ Mary Russell Band
Saturday, Nov 16th ~ Shanna in a Dress
Saturday, Nov 23rd ~ Bob Barrick of Kingdom Jasmine

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

Lauren   laurenebrown5115@nullgmail.com

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

In Colorado, we should have our ballots now.  They are due in by 7 pm on Tuesday, November 5.

One issue that is very important to Colorado is Proposition CC.  For a thorough analysis of CC, go to https://www.bellpolicy.org/2019/07/12/what-is-debrucing/?

In simple terms, Voting NO leaves the Tabor Amendment intact.  The revenue cap (Article X, Section 20, Subsection 7) in the Tabor Amendment means that when the state collects more than allowed by the Tabor Amendment, the overage must be refunded to the taxpayers.

Voting YES on Prop CC will eliminate the revenue cap. This will allow the state of Colorado to retain and spend all of the revenue it collects (taxes we’ve already paid) and will increase funding for public schools, higher education, and transportation and infrastructure needs, without increasing taxes.

All,

 The 2019 9Health Fair will be held at the Nederland Community Center from 9 am- 12noon on Saturday, November 16^th. This event runs concurrently with the Housing and Human Services Fair. Please distribute and post the attached flier within your communities.  I will start posting fliers in Ned on November 1^st.  These events complement and support one another both offering real-time services/ screenings for attendees. Please visit the event page if you are on Facebook and share it! Link provided below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/543714886374270/

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held in the Ned Community Center the following day from 12noon-3pm. Turkey, stuffing, dressing, and gravy provided. Please bring a dish to share with your neighbors and your own dishes /tableware. This is a zero-waste event!  All Mountain Neighbors are welcome!  Judi Anderson of Enchanted Clay will also be hosting clay ornament making in the hallway. She will fire the pieces and they will be available for pick up at the NCC hopefully the weekend of December 7^th and 8^th. Thank you for sharing this information!

Dawn

Dawn Baumhover

Community Center Manager, Town of Nederland

dawnb@nullnederlandco.org(303)258-9721

Planned Power Outage – GOLD HILL- Mon. Oct 14

Hey all — Heads up re: planned power outage in Gold Hill. After speaking with a neighbor who said he got a phone message re: power in Gold Hill being out all day Monday to replace some poles, etc. I contacted XCEL (Residential Customer Service 800-895-4999) I spoke with a rep named Barb who confirmed the planned outage in Gold Hill and said calls were made to 72 homes. She said one was made to mine yesterday even though it never connected. Planned event is 9 hours: 8am-5pm. Yesterday the power pole workers indicated they will be replacing the major junction pole in my yard across from the school.

Martha Knapp

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