*Join us Saturday in Nederland: Free Firewise Landscaping Workshop – May 11
We hope everyone is able to attend our half-day forestry workshop this Saturday in Nederland. This is one of our big workshops for the year and we hope to see lots of folks turn out! Our presentation focuses on new topics that we haven’t emphasized at prior trainings. We have a really good program put together and I hope to see many of you on Saturday! Please help us spread the word about this training by forwarding this eNewsletter to friends and neighbors.

What: Half-day workshop focused on “Firewise Landscaping”
When: Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72 North
Event Flyer: Firewise Landscaping Forestry Workshop Flyer (912 KB)

Defensible space does not mean moonscape: Learn how to transform your home’s perimeter into an area that you can not only use, but looks good and helps protect your home from wildfires. We hope you can join us!

Workshop Highlights:

• Lessons learned from High Park and Waldo Canyon fires. Our understanding of how homes are lost in wildfires is changing. Learn the newest science available.
• Learn about simple spring maintenance tips to better prepare your home for wildfires.
• See fun and attractive examples of patio design and pathways incorporating d-space.
• Hear from a local resident about her experiences rebuilding after the Fourmile Canyon Fire.
• Learn how to use fire-resistant native and adapted plants to add color and beauty and to attract birds to your land.
• Hear from the U.S. Forest Service about planned projects near Nederland and surrounding areas.

There is no charge for this training, and no RSVP is required. Light snacks and coffee will be provided. Sponsored by Boulder County, Colorado State Forest Service, Colorado State University Extensions, U.S. Forest Service, Town of Nederland, and Nederland Fire Protection District.

Boulder Public Library’s Cinema Program: Local Filmmakers’ Showcase Series Presents Two Films by Angie Burnham

Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:30 p.m.  Free Admission.  Canyon Theater, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue

Packed is a film about people, possessions nd fire focusing on what the evacuees of the Fourmile Canyon fire took with them and what they left behind.

Heart of Gold Hill documents the social and architectural history of the Gold Hill Inn and the Bluebird Lodge, two of Boulder County’s most beloved buildings.

Live Music by Danny Shafer

Funded (in part) by a grant from the Boulder Arts Commission, an Agency of the Boulder City Council

Click here for flyer      2013 BPL Screening Flyer

From: Randy Lee <randyl@nullnederlandco.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:43 AM
Subject: [intermountain-alliance] Saws and Slaws Mountain Community Outreach Meeting
To: randyl@nullnederlandco.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 8, 2013  Contact: Beth Beckel, 720-564-2720

Free Community Energy Workshop in Lafayette

Free snacks, prizes and energy saving tips during EnergySmart workshop April 17

Boulder County, Colo. – Drafts? Chilly rooms? High energy bills? EnergySmart makes it easy for residents in Boulder County to make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient all year round. Come hear from your neighbors who have completed energy upgrades in their homes, and talk with EnergySmart professionals about how to improve your home comfort and cut energy bills.

A free Community Energy Workshop will be held at the Lafayette Library Community Room on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Light refreshments and energy-saving goodies will be provided. One lucky attendee will win a Home Energy Assessment (reg. $120).

“I was pleasantly surprised at my Advisor’s knowledge and expertise,” says Lafayette resident and EnergySmart customer Tom Van Lieu. “My Advisor, Gaby, made it easy to prioritize what could be done to make my energy use more efficient and my home more comfortable year round.”

Join more than 240 Lafayette residents who have already benefited from EnergySmart assistance. The event is sponsored by the Lafayette Energy Sustainability Advisory Committee and Boulder County. Learn more and RSVP atwww.LafayetteEnergySmartWorkshop.Eventbrite.com

EnergySmart home services include free phone advising or discounted $90 Home Energy Assessments (reg. $120). Assessments pinpoint wasted energy, and Energy Advisors help with prioritizing projects, finding qualified contractors and applying for rebates or low-interest financing.

EnergySmart services are available to homes and businesses in all Boulder County communities.

To sign up for EnergySmart or learn more please call 303-544-1000 (for homes) or 303-441-1300 (for business) or visit www.EnergySmartYES.com.

-BoulderCounty.org-

Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Community Center

Next Gold Hill Fire Protection District Board meeting will be Thursday, April 18^th, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

Next Town Meeting is Monday, April 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

MMM, Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Notice to Poets – MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Our next MMM get-together is Wednesday, April 10th

MMM, Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits, will meet at 6:30 on Wednesday, April 10th, at the home of Brandt and Surya Parker. It is the house on the right hand side as you go down Sawmill. There is parking along his driveway.

Please call Edie 303-444-0778, Marie at 303-444-4691 or Brandt 303-459-0514 if questions.   Hope to see you on a lovely April evening.  It would also be appreciated, but not necessary, if you respond so we know who and how many are coming.

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some writing (for 15-20 minutes) in response to a loose stimulus provided by Gold Hill Poet Laureate, John Latham., followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break and then: (2) a read-around, led by Edie Eilender, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snackies, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.

From Marie Brookhart

Mom Brookhart <mom.brookhart@nullgmail.com>

Dearest Friends of the Gold Hill School,
You are cordially invited to attend the evening performance of Glim the Glorious, a musical play performed by the children of the Gold Hill School.  The play will be showing one time only!  The performance is scheduled for this Thursday, March 21.  The doors open for seating at 6PM.   The show starts at 6:30.  There will be a reception to follow.  Pat McQown has written us yet another spectacular play, based on the children’s book, Glim the Glorious written by Gayle Middleton.  It is an fantastical story about a kidnapped unicorn, Elsari, and her reluctant hero, Glimringle the Elf.  Come and join us in a land of enchantment, In a Land of Pixies and Elves!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at the Gold Hill School

Christine McCaul <scubachrissy78@nullgmail.com>

Next Fire Board Meeting is Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 at the Community Center.

Save the date…. March 13th! Bruce Hayes will be performing at the Gold Hill General Store and we hope you’ll join us! As usual, doors open at 6:30, concert starts at 7pm. Please reserve (or even better, pre-pay at the store) your seats by emailing kortmccumber@nullgmail.com. Tickets are $10. And it’s looking like Chicken Picatta for dinner. If interested, please check out the interview with Bruce on our blog here: http://lickskilletstudios.com/2013/02/25/hayes-ed-confused/

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Thank you!

Hello there!

Notice to Poets – MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Our next MMM get-together is Wednesday, March 6th

MMM, Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits, will meet at 6:30 on Wednesday, March 6th at the home of Anita & Dave Sturtz.  It is the second to last home on the left at the west end of Pine Street (if you get to the dead-end at Yeagers you have gone too far) For those of you who don’t know GH street names (except maybe Lick Skillet), Pine is the road that turns off Lick Skillet before you come to Main Street at the top of the Skillet.

Please call Edie 303-444-0778, Marie at 303-444-4691 or Anita 303-440-3518 if questions.   Hope to see you Wednesday!   It would also be appreciated, but not necessary, if you respond so we know who and how many are coming.

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some writing (for 15-20 minutes) in response to a loose stimulus provided by Gold Hill Poet Laureate, John Latham., followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break and then: (2) a read-around, led by Edie Eilender, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snackies, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.

If interested check out upcoming events “Lickskillet Studios Cabin Fever” under goldhilltown.com

Marie Brookhart <mom.brookhart@nullgmail.com>

Dinner will be available to purchase…. not sure what it will be, yet! Something good….

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Thank you!

Notice to Poets – MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Our next MMM get-together is Wednesday, February 7th

MMM, Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits, will meet at 6:30 on Wednesday, February 7th atT’hoekje (Little Corner) cabin.  T’hoekje is the small cabin on the left as you go up Horsfal and it is behind Brookhart’s Sunset View cabin.

Please call Edie or Marie at 303-444-4691 if questions.   Hope to see you Wednesday!   It would also be appreciated, but not necessary, if you respond so we know who and how many are coming.

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some writing (for 15-20 minutes) in response to a loose stimulus provided by Gold Hill Poet Laureate, John Latham., followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break and then: (2) a read-around, led by Edie Eilender, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snackies, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.

The next Fire Board Meeting is Thursday, January 17^th, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center.

Next Town Meeting is Monday, February 11th, 2013, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

On January 9th, the Cabin Fever Concert Series will host an evening with Jim Gilmour (and friends) at the Gold Hill General Store. Doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7pm, and admission is $10. Space is limited, so it is always a good idea to email in advance kortmccumber(at)gmail(dot)com to reserve your seats! We really hope you’ll come and warm up by the woodstove to some fantastic music. Learn more about Jim here: http://lickskilletstudios.com/2013/01/03/shit-jim-gilmour-says/

Reserved seats via email are general admission and are not necessarily confirmed, since we’ve had folks in the past ‘reserve’ and not show up. The only way to confirm your seats is to pay in advance at the Gold Hill General Store, either in person or over the phone at 303-443-7724. There is a $2 service fee for credit card payments.

As usual, dinner will be available as well as snacks and coffee drinks.

Thank you!

Amy & Kort

From Mom Brookhart <mom.brookhart@nullgmail.com>

We’re looking forward to the next Cabin Fever Concert at the Gold Hill General Store! If you want your holiday socks knocked off, join us for an evening with Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore on December 19th. Doors at 6:30, concert at 7:00pm. Seats are limited, please reserve yours asap by emailing kortmccumber(at)gmail(dot)com. You can also pay in advance at the store…. All ticket ($15) and CD sales go to the artists!

Notes  on the Gold Hill Fire Protection District Board Meeting, 11-15-12

By Gretchen Diefenderfer

Next meeting, Monday, December 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center

Present were board members Donal Maloney, President, Dave Sturtz, Secretary, Rick Geesaman, Chief Chris Finn, and community members Bobbie Vrba and Gretchen Diefenderfer.

Donal announced that they need to appoint a new board member within 60 days of Adriana’s resignation so they will need to meet early in December – they decided on Dec. 3.  They will publish and post notices as required.  The budget has to be in by the 15^th, so if anything further needs to be done, they can take care of that, too.  Dave moved they meet on the 3^rd, Rick seconded, and it passed.

Chris presented the budget and reported that the big balance of $60,000 in the income section of the budget would be moved from the bank account to the budget to hopefully purchase a new/used fire truck, plus another $5,000 to meet the required match for the SCBA grant.  We are getting there on the age of the trucks and Chris has been looking for another quick attack truck, which would carry enough water and have a 500 gpm pump, to be quick enough and small enough to get into places like Gretchen’s house (!).  We have to budget any money we intend to spend, or we’re not allowed to spend it without submitting a new budget per rules & regs.

Donal brought up the retirement fund and the board expressed interest in beginning to look at what’s required in January 2013. It’s a good deal – the state matches any money we put in.   The new board took charge in May and Donal wants to see it working toward strategic planning for a few years out.

Chris said there is quite a bit of work needed on the barn to think about.  Gretchen brought up that the Town Meeting voted to repaint the floor of the Community Center (which Michael Albes painted in the early 70s and hasn’t been done since), if that’s ok with the board.  The board requested that the GHTM bring a proposal for approval

Donal brought up the idea of a dry hydrant down in Lefthand Creek near Rowena to provide a water supply down there.  The board voted to budget an additional $5,000 from the bank account for this project.

They then went over the amounts in the various categories.  The budget resolution requires 2 signatures.  Chris will print up the amended budget, get the signatures, and submit it to the County Commissioners

He explained that we have 2 mill levies: one is the general operating fund which is subject to Tabor and so ratcheted down with the decreased valuation after the fire, and the other is a special fund which did not.  The CPA works out the exact figures and submits the required budget to the State.

Rick moved that they adopt the budget and it passed 3-0.

With that, the meeting adjourned.

Notice to Poets – MMM- Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits

Our next MMM get-together is Wednesday, December 5th.  MMM, Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits, will meet at 6:30 on Wednesday, December 5th atT’hoekje (Little Corner) cabin.  T’hoekje is the small cabin on the left as you go up Horsfal and it is behind Brookhart’s Sunset View cabin.

Please call Edie or Marie at 303-444-4691 if questions.   Hope to see you Wednesday!   It would also be appreciated, but not necessary, if you respond so we know who and how many are coming.

For those not familiar with MMM (Miscellaneous Mountain Misfits), we have a monthly get-together (usually the first Thursday but John is leaving for San Fran on Thurs) at the home of one of the group. The idea is two-fold: (1) is that we do some writing (for 15-20 minutes) in response to a loose stimulus provided by Gold Hill Poet Laureate, John Latham., followed by a non-critical read-around of what has been written. This takes about 45 minutes, followed by short break and then: (2) a read-around, led by Edie Eilender, involving all people who care to read [for about 6 minutes per person maximum] some of their already-written prose or poetry, or writing by someone else. If, instead of reading, someone offers a song or two, that is welcomed. There is no pressure on people to actively participate. Most attendees do, but some come simply to listen. The host provides some limited drink & snackies, and if attendees care to bring along a modest contribution to the drink or food, that is welcomed, too.