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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more

beautiful.” ~Norman Vincent Peale

QUOTE OF THE WEEKMovie & calendars - page 4, 5

Letters - page 6Senior Scene - page 16

Music - page 17

Real Estate - page 18Classifieds - page 22Coloring - page 24

NEXT WEEK:Ned and Gilpin Sports 2018

Businesses 2018Central City Government 2018

Obituaries 2018, and more.

Government Year-in-reviewsee page 12 - 15, 19 - 23

Nederland Year-in-reviewsee page 6, 7

NEDERLAND • CENTRAL CITY • BLACK HAWK • GOLDEN GATE CANYON • ROLLINSVILLE • PINECLIFFE • COAL CREEK CANYON • WARD • GOLD HILL • JAMESTOWN • ALLENSPARK

Inside this edition:

Mountain Folk Talessee page 2

Staycations Year-in-reviewsee page 3

Vol. 42, Issue 10 24 pages Thursday, January 3, 2019 Nederland, Colorado $1.50

Sun rises on 2019

Breaking ice for the new year

PHOTO BY ROB SAVOYERescue trainingOn December 15, Nederland Fire spent hours in Barker Reservoir on ice rescue training. The big suits are what they wear for ice rescue. They also use them for the polar plunge at Frozen Dead Guy Days. Participants worked on rope techniques, patient rescue, swimming and other ice related rescues.

Gilpin Year-in-reviewsee page 8, 9, 10, 11

Sunrise on 2019The clouds clear as if all our troubles of 2018 are released with them, allowing us to welcome in the new year.

PHOTO BY MONICA LASALLE

January 3, 2019The Mountain-Ear

Mountain Folk Tales: Looking back at 2018

Dear Mountain Folk Tales reader,

It’s 2019 and with the New Year finally upon us I’m sitting down to write you a letter I’ve been meaning to write, one of reflection and gratitude, although it’s not turning out the way I intended.

I wanted to thank the 24 of you who entrusted me with your stories for generously gifting them to your community. And, I wanted to say thanks to the rest or you, to the thousands who read the column every week, for taking the time to learn about your neighbors so that you might see them anew.

I wanted to write you a letter about the importance of that word, “neighbor,” which seems especially important now in this time rife with so much difference it’s hard to remember who we are without referencing what we’re opposed to; now, when it’s difficult to remember where all this difference began (did we inherit it or create it?) and what we ought to do with it (will it divide us or unite us?). At times like these, ideas of citizenship are imperative but seemingly impossible: can we claim our rights while also assuming our responsibilities, can we be a good neighbor while being kind to

PHOTOS BY SARAH HASS

ourselves?This column is and always has

been an experiment in generosity to see what’s possible when we give one among us an opportunity to exist on their own terms and in the context of this place we all inhabit and share. I wanted to see if it was possible to love a stranger as much as we love a friend, if it was possible to overcome the inevitable complication of small-town relationships to see one another anew, and if it was possible to trust each other for just long enough to listen.

Week after week you have shown me it is.

But as I sit down to write this letter, my words, as they often do, are taking an unexpected turn. You see, I’m writing to you from the air, from 25,000 feet above the earth, from somewhere in-between Los Angeles and Denver. Having spent 10 days in California’s rumored City of Angels I’ve spent the last week thinking about what it means to belong in a place, feeling totally out of place in the one I was visiting.

At first, like many first-time visitors to L.A., I saw nothing but the way the city sparkled, but it took less than a day spent on crowded highways where cars never stop honking and streets where people look past one another and toward something else for me to start looking, desperately, for something, anything, real. I found office parks and shopping malls and highways and then, poking up between them, a lone piece of earth and sky, as familiar as the mountain horizons I knew and loved. I walked toward it, possessed by its elusive allure.

When I arrived at the sky and Earth, I found it was a cemetery with so much death packed into its crowded rows of sinking tombstones. Still, I looked on its endless green hills and remembered what it felt like to be home.

At first, I treaded somberly, wanting to walk with respect on the forever homes of our dearly departed, but step after step I lost touch with the mood I’d tried so hard to transpose on the landscape until, finally, I saw the graveyard simply for what it was.

I saw the sunlight washing the lush shrubbery in shades of green. I saw the bright, plastic flowers

that the living stubbornly left for their dead. I saw families in

lawn chairs circling around graves, drinking beers and

pulling sandwiches out of coolers. I saw workers walking around with spray bottles and washcloths cleaning the dust off of marble markers, their act so much larger than just one tombstone at a time, but a service to each and every

one of us who walks this earth and forgets

to clarify, from time to time, the reflections we

cast in between dust to dust. Unaccustomed to the

Southern California heat I stopped to cool in the shade of a cypress tree and, catching my reflection in a piece of etched stone, I bent down to take a closer look.

With the details of my face lost among the rock’s black and flaking surface, I stared into the vague eyes of a woman both familiar and strange and for the first time in a long time I didn’t worry about her past or wonder about her future but marveled at the evasive quality of precisely who she was. I saw life and death overlapping on my face, part of me wishing every mirror were so poignant, and part of me glad they all weren’t so demanding.

It’s this look on my face I think about now because I see it again in the reflection of the plane’s plastic window. It’s dark out, and even though I can’t see what’s below, I imagine I’m somewhere above you all, looking down on the Front Range, cloaked with night, wishing I was home, fast asleep as one among you, my neighbors, the people who make this place feel like home. Which is to say I’m grateful for where I live, where we live, where one needn’t rely on glittering marquees or graveyard tombstones to remember the preciousness of life. Because here, in our Colorado houses, the simplicity of life is what sparkles.

Mountain Folk Tales is nothing but an ode to life’s simple details, one that has been the greatest honor of my life. And, as it continues on, I am amazed to see it garner a force all its own. Once, it was a simple exploration of people, communities, place and purpose, but now it’s more: an exploration of life itself. Of course, it is only an imperfect reflection, just like the marble hiding the exactness of our features. But because of you and your generosity, as profilees and readers, the column is generous too, and what else is a neighbor?

So here is a letter to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, because together we are creating a mirror that allows us to marvel at life, ordinary life, as if it were something to look at.

Sincerely,

Sarah HaasPeak to Peak

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Staycations: A Year in Review

Omayra AcevedoPeak to Peak

We’ve covered hot springs, a couple of seasons, several mountain towns, festivals, waterfalls, a few popular attractions, ice castles, International Venue Week, a memorial bench, Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking, trains, weather and I’ve even shared a little bit about my time in Europe. You would think that I would run out of things to talk about, but no, fat chance.

Colorado is a place where inspiration and beauty are endless. Just recently, I experienced a few moments that I can only describe as melancholy. All it took was a drive through the mountains and John Denver’s Sunshine on My Shoulders, to get me out of my state of depression. Maybe it’s just me, but these Rocky Mountains sure do have a lot more to offer than just a beautiful view. Get out there! Search, seek and see all the beauty that surrounds us every day.

There is nothing more satisfying than practicing some patience and training yourself to actively appreciate the beauty around you. More importantly, it is vital to practice and learn how to be kind to yourself. I find that any time I struggle to any degree, all I have to do is go on an adventure. Not necessarily a long one, but simply an adventure. It can be an hour, a day, a weekend or a week.

Still not sure what to do or where to go? Allow me to recap my favorite places. For a nice leisurely stroll around town and some window shopping, I highly recommend the following towns: Golden, Estes Park, Idaho Springs, Breckenridge and Grand Lake. Want to get away from the big city for some time alone in nature? Consider hiking one of the many trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge or Nederland, to name a few.

Wish to just enjoy a drive through the scenic Rocky Mountains? Plan a trip through the Peak to Peak Highway, Guanella Pass or Trail Ridge Road. Perhaps, you’re a person that would much rather relax than exert any energy, or maybe plan to spend some time soaking and getting a massage in a mountain spa. Idaho Springs, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs and Hot Sulphur Springs are all great places to find an easy way to relax. They also offer an array of jaw-dropping scenery and many one-of-a-kind mountain dining experiences.

So, what next? I’m not 100 percent sure. But I will tell you this: living in a place like Colorado, there is no excuse for a lack of things to do, places to go or ways to feed our souls. Open your eyes as well as your mind and the possibilities are as endless as the beauty in our colorful state. Here’s to all of you Coloradoans for making this state as majestic as the Rockies themselves. Cheers!

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Thursday, January 3, 20196 p.m. TEG-Environmental Group

Friday, January 4, 20199 a.m. Yoga with Kim Rand5 p.m. Private Event

Saturday, January 5, 201912:30 p.m. hold-Paint class - Water Color

Sunday, January 6, 20199:15am Catholic Mass11 a.m. Spirit of the Mtn Lutheran Church

Monday, January 7, 20196:30 p.m. Yoga with Kim Rand

Tuesday, January 8, 20197 p.m. CCCIA Board Meeting

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Boulder County

Board of Adjustment, first Wednesday of the month, 4 p.m., Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder.

Board of Review, last Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. if they have an agenda, Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder.

County Commissioners, every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder.

Planning Commission, Third Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m., Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 1325 Pearl Street, Boulder.

Nederland

Downtown Development Authority, 6 p.m., second Wednesday of each month in the multi-purpose room at the Ned-erland Community Center, 750 North Highway 72, Nederland.

Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays of each month in the multi-purpose room at the Nederland Community Center, 750 North Highway 72, Nederland.

Board of Zoning Adjustment, the second Thursday of each quarter (January, April, July, October) in the multi-purpose room at the Nederland Community Center, 750 North Highway

72, Nederland.

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Advisory Board, 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the multi-purpose room at the Community Center, 750 North Highway 72, Nederland.

Planning Commission, 7 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month in the multi-purpose room at the Nederland Community Center, 750 North Highway 72, Nederland.

Sustainability Advisory Board, 7:15 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month in the multi-purpose room at the Community Center, 750 North Highway 72, Nederland .

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Mary Poppins ReturnsJan 4, 5, 6

(Scheduled, not confirmed)

Set in 1930s London, three decades after the events of the original film, it sees Mary Poppins, the former nanny of Jane and Michael Banks, returning. Michael, now an adult with three children of his own, learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier.

Just as all seems lost …

Genre: Family, Fantasy, Musical. Director: Rob Marshall | Written by: David Magee. Cast: Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Pixie Davies, Julie Walters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Mortimer, Angela Lansbury, Dick Van Dyke, Nathanael Saleh. Genre:

Comedy, Family, Fantasy | PG | 2h 10min

750 Highway 72 North inside the Nederland Community Center.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK“Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be

dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.” ~Og Mandino

Gilpin County

AA Meetings - Sundays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 226 E 1st High St, Central City.

Black Hawk Council, 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 3 p.m. at 221 Church St., Council Chambers, Black Hawk.

Central City Council, 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. at 141 Nevada St., Central City.

Central City Historic Preservation Commission, 2nd Wednesday (as needed) at 141 Nevada St., Central City.

Central City Planning Commission, 1st Wednesday (as needed) at 141 Nevada St, Central City.

Friends of the Gilpin Library, 2nd Thursday, 10 a.m. at 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Gilpin County Commissioners (alternating Tuesdays), 9 a.m. at 203 Eureka St., 2nd floor, Central City.

Gilpin County Democrats, 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. at 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Gilpin County Planning Commission, 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 203 Eureka St., 2nd floor, Central City.

Gilpin County Public Library Board of Trustees, 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. at 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Gilpin County Republicans, 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Gilpin County School Board of Education, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at 10595 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Main Street Central City Commission, Every third Wednesday, 6 p.m. at City Hall, 141 Nevada St., Central City.

Peak to Peak Chorale rehearsal, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk.

Peak to Peak Rotary, Thursdays at Noon at Isle of Capri Casino at 401 Main St, Black Hawk.

HC Aux. meets every fourth Tuesday of the month on odd numbered calendar months at the Gilpin Library at 7 p.m.


Peak to Peak

3—Food Pantry and the Clothing Closet is from 10 a.m.- noon at the Nederland Community Center in the West Wing.

3—Subcontractor Meet and Greet is from 3-6 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. Milender White is currently looking to partner with area contractors for the new Boulder County Housing Authority apartment community located at Hwy 72 - west of the Calvary Chapel. Bring your business cards and join our team for light refreshments. Please RSVP by 12/18/18 to [email protected]

5—Food Pantry and the Clothing Closet is from 10 a.m. - noon at the Nederland Community Center in the West Wing.

5—Couch Fort Night is from 4-6 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library. Tired of making (or cleaning up) couch forts at your house? Come make the ultimate couch fort at the library! Bring blankets and pillows to add to the fort.

9—Movers and Shakers is story time best for children 2 and younger from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Nederland Community Library.

9—NDDA Meeting is at 6 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. Contact: Josiah Masingale, Executive Director, NCRT, CCAP [email protected]

9—SAHFA HOA Board Meeting is from 7-9 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. Contact Marc McClish [email protected]

10—Science Cafe Book Club: The Soul of an Octopus is from 7-8:30 p.m. Explore a different science-related theme each month through a book discussion group.

10—BZA meeting is from 7-9 p.m. at the Nederland Community Center. Contact: Cynthia Bakke [email protected]


14—Makerspace, Grades K-2 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Nederland Library Community Room.

15—The Board of Trustees will be holding their regular bi-monthly meeting in the Community/Multipurpose Room in the Nederland Community Center from 7-9 p.m.


16—Tinker Time Grades 3-5 is from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Nederland Library in the Community Room.

16—Nederland Community Library

Foundation Board Meeting is from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Room.

17—Crazy 8’s Math Grades K-2 is math enrichment in a fun, safe environment at the Nederland Community Library and is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. in the Community Room. Includes snack and goodies to bring home each week.

17—Henna Workshop is from 7-9 p.m. in the Nederland Library Community Room.


21—Makerspace, Grades 3-5 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Nederland Library Community Room.



23—The Planning Commission will be holding its regular monthly meeting in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Nederland Community Center from 7-9 p.m.

23—Nederland Community Library District Board Meeting is from 7-9 p.m. in the Community Room.

24—Clothing Closet is from 10 a.m. - noon at the Nederland Community Center in the West Wing.

24—IMA Monthly Meeting is from 10 a.m. - noon at the Nederland Community Center. Contact: Dawn Baumhover, [email protected]

24—Crazy 8’s Math Grades K-2 is math enrichment in a fun, safe environment at the Nederland Community Library and is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. in the Community Room. Includes snack and goodies to bring home each week.


26—Sourdough Snowshoe Race Registration - First Floor Lobby of the Nederland Community Center from 7–8:30 a.m. Contact: Elle Spacek 847-682-4188 [email protected]



31—Food Pantry is from 10 a.m. - noon at the Nederland Community Center in the West Wing.

31—Crazy 8’s Math Grades K-2 is math enrichment in a fun, safe environment at the Nederland Community Library and is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. in the Community Room.

Sunday SchoolPre-K through 5th

grade 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Book Club Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

“Very luckily for you and me, the uncivilized sun mysteriously shines on ‘good’ and ‘bad’ alike.

He is an artist.” ~ee cummings

Listen online at www.nederlandcpc.org/sermonsNederland Community Presbyterian Church

303-258-3579

We are a congregation of open and welcome doors, open and growing minds and open and faithful hearts.

Am I an addict? Only you can answer this question! Come meet some recovering addicts who have found a way to live without the use of drugs.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Mon, 7-8pm, 210 N Jefferson St.

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Monica LaSalleNederland

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The year started off with celebration of course, with many people attending the Anders Osbourne show at the Caribou Room. Also happening around the first of the year was NedRINK finally opening, after a rough beginning to winter.

JanuaryIn the first week of January,

wolves visit Nederland at Wild Bear Nature Center from W.O.L.F. Sanctuary Mission.

A new veterinarian starts at Nederland Veterinary Hospital to replace a retiring Doc Joe, Dr. Susan Omitz.

The month ends with a significant snow storm, dumping a foot of snow

over the region.

FebruaryThe month starts with a winter

wildfire south of Nederland, a quarter mile off of Highway 119, when duff began smoldering under the snow and is spotted by a hiker and her dog. USFS firefighter Ed LeBlanc, Ned Fire’s Dave Femmer and Ryan Roberts, members of Ned PD and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office respond to assist and extinguish.

MarchCold Springs Fire starters Jimmy

Suggs and Zachary Kuykendall plead guilty to fourth-degree felony arson and are both sentenced to four years of probation, concurrent with two years of work release as well as to pay $1,364,000 in restitution between them. They must also participate in the Restorative Justice


Best of Nederland 2018

Program.The 17th annual Frozen Dead Guy

Days Festival breaks attendance records with over 20,000 people in attendance. Nederland Area Seniors fed 600 people over the weekend with their pancake breakfasts.

Manitou Springs Fossils win first place in the Coffin Race, Josh Copeland wins the Rocky Mountain Oyster Eating Contest for the sixth time, Ed Tarleton wins the Salmon Toss with 47 feet, Esther Winner wins the women’s competition with 28.6 feet, and Ethan Johnson wins the kids’ competition with 23.11 feet.

A water main break appears on the Friday of FDGD weekend, causing a partial closure at the traffic circle, and several homes north and west of town are without water until the busy festival clears the town and allows Public Works to perform repairs. The water main is repaired, and the traffic circle is opened by Thursday of that week.

Nederland and Gilpin Schools participate in the Parkland Shooting “walk out” to show support for victims’ families and take a stand against bullying and violence in schools.

AprilBVSD Board of Education

appoints Dr. Rob Anderson as the new superintendent of schools.

A new business, The Apothecary, opens with spaces for workshops and events as well as a medicinal greenhouse.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Department is commissioned to take over night time duties in Nederland due to an inability to attract candidates to fill 2 positions.

NPFD asks the public to continue the Mill levy for crucial upgrades. The money was originally allocated to build the new station in 1998 and will now go to replacing the 1982 ladder truck, among other things.

The Peak to Peak Business Conference is a huge success. Katrina Harms wins the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, “Downtowner of the Year,” by Downtown Colorado Incorporated for her years of service to the Nederland Community.

Nederland Middle Senior High School wins the Support Music Merit Award for the fifth year in a row from the National Association of Music Merchants, a foundation honoring outstanding commitment to music education. Specifically, they are honored for leading the way with

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PHOTOS BY BARBARA LAWLOR

learning opportunities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, which replaced No Child Left Behind).

MayNederland residents retain bond

for Mill revenue to fund NPFD. The first annual Nederland Prom

for Adults is held by Mike Foster and friends, featuring dinner at Ned’s with a Champagne buffet followed by the dance at Stage Stop, in Rollinsville, where a King and Queen are voted in. A traditional style photo booth, etc. is featured.

USFS, Peak to Peak Forest Watch and local volunteers dismantle illegal and overbuilt campfire pits and rebuild them to be safer at West Magnolia Campground.

The Nederland Farmer’s Market opens for the season.

Bond construction is delayed at NMSHS due to too much work for too few subcontractors.

Long time physical education teacher at NES, Mary Joyce, retires after 16 years of teaching.

JuneUSFS, Timberline Fire, Rocky

Mountain Fire Protection District and Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department collaborate to subdue a fire started on the west side of Gross Reservoir. Starting at one-tenth of an acre, it is contained two hours later.

A tuber is stranded in Boulder Creek near Four Mile after being dumped into the creek while tubing. He manages to get up on a rock, but the water is too rough for him to attempt reaching shore. Rocky Mountain Rescue, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder City Police, Boulder Fire and Rescue, Boulder Emergency Services, Sunshine Fire Department, Four Mile Fire Department and AMR ambulance service all participate in the two- hour rescue operation.

Boulder County and Gilpin County are put on Stage 1 Fire Restriction.

Claudia Schauffler is hired as the

summer homeless advocate for the Residential Encampments Program.

Deborah DePinto is found unconscious in her home in North Boulder Mobile Home Park, and later perishes of injuries sustained during a domestic violence attack from her husband, Scott Beaumont Jones.

The High Peaks Art Festival has another successful year with the first-time awarding of the John Burnett Memorial Award going to Rocky Stiers, the Dave Felkey Memorial Award to Mike Moore, and the Best of Show to Carmel Walden.

July Switzerland Trail & Sugarloaf

Road Fire occurs. It is only a quarter of an acre when the smoke is originally spotted and called in. Forty-five minutes later it spreads to one acre. Pre-evacuations are issued all along Sugarloaf Road. Air support is called in and successfully puts out the blaze with the help of USFS and Sugarloaf Fire.

Medicine Springs Pharmacy closes its doors after 25 years, due to owner Mark Smith moving back to WV to care for his mother.

The Stage Stop closes its doors and proceeds to move to Nederland to become part of resurrecting the Branding Iron.

A man standing next to his tent in Ruby Gulch is struck by lightning and survives.

A man falls 20-30 feet to the base of Navajo Gulch in Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, perishing from his injuries.

A 62-year-old man is found unconscious near Camp Dick, approximately 10 minutes up Middle Saint Vrain Trail. CPR could not revive him. He perishes from a medical condition.

A stage 2 Fire Ban is enacted for both counties by the USFS.

A 1924 Obenchain-Boyer Chemical Engine is gifted to Timberline Fire to honor all the past, present and future men and women volunteer fire fighters in Boulder and Gilpin Counties, along with their families.


Best of Nederland 2018

The West Magnolia trail system receives much needed upgrades all month as NATO collaborates with Teens, Inc.’s Youth Corp to perform work.

AugustA truck catches fire on lower

Magnolia Road. It burns so hot that it melts the pavement before crews can extinguish the flames.

Nederland Police and Fire participate in National Night Out. They demonstrate how the Jaws of Life work and show off a new Ladder truck, with participants climbing, harnessed, as high as they dared.

Nederland Community Library appoints a new director, Elektra Greer.

Another fire sparks on Sugarloaf, started by a lightning strike. Sugarloaf Fire and Ned Fire respond to extinguish it.

At the end of the month, 20th Anniversary NedFest entertains hundreds with Melvin Seals and JGB, Electric Hot Tuna with Steve Kimock, Jack and Jorma and Sweet Lilies and Vince Herman all headlining the event.

September NedNed is walked and run to

benefit Teens, Inc.The historic, iconic Millsite Tavern

closes its doors after over 30 years of serving the Peak to Peak region.

The Mountain Strong Families Series comes to Nederland.

OctoberSeventy Rise Against Hunger

volunteers pack over 10,000 meals to be delivered around the country.

A very early snow storm hits mid-month, with 8 inches of snow.

NovemberBeloved long time Mountain-Ear

reporter Barbara Lawlor passes after battling illness for months.

The Caribou Village bomber suspect sentence progresses with a 30-day deadline issued to determine whether or not Ansberry should be

tried as a terrorist. Sentencing is expected in January 2019, based on this decision.

Eldora Mountain Resort opens early for the first time in years with a November 7 opening aided by the early snow storm in October.

Affordable housing progresses in Nederland with the first of three modular homes installed by Stringfellow on Conger Street development.

Local fire fighters head to California to help fight Camp Fire.

The 9 News Health Fair is held in collaboration with Health Services Fair, sponsored by Peak to Peak Alliance.

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner is held with great success, under new management by Danielle Knollenberg.

New Veterinarian Dr. Pam Scudder starts at Nederland Veterinarian Hospital.

An Old Town house fire is quickly extinguished by Ned Fire. It is speculated to be caused by an insecure heating source within the home.

Hub-Ned hosts “Storytelling to Sell,” with storytelling expert Johanna Walker, a seasoned TedTalks presenter.

The 2nd Annual Nederland Film Festival is held at the Nederland Community Center and Back Door Theater.

DecemberThe Holiday Mountain Market is

held at the Community Center, with many locals selling their wares to kick off the holiday shopping season.

A driver is rescued from her car after she lost control around a curve, hit a rock and landed in the creek in Boulder Canyon. The driver was uninjured.

A CU student was skiing a late day at Eldora when he lost control and hit a tree. He was not wearing a helmet and despite being life flown to the hospital, his injuries were too numerous and severe for recovery.

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As the first week of 2018 got underway, Jeffery Mason Maynard appeared in Gilpin County Court, post-extradition from Idaho, on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, identity theft, motor vehicle theft, theft and one count of violent crime. Maynard’s alleged victim, whose body had been found at a campsite off Tolland Rd. outside Rollinsville on September 13, 2017, was 63-year-old John Cumby. Maynard was pulled over in Ada County, Idaho driving John Cumby’s van. The arresting officer found that Maynard was under investigation for assault crimes and other misdemeanors. Ada County contacted Gilpin County Sheriff inquiring about John Cumby, which led to the discovery of Cumby’s body and the extradition of Maynard from Idaho to Colorado.

Gilpin High School students in the Interact Club, a youth orientated Rotary program encouraging “service above the self,” held fundraisers for The World Wildlife Fund and POLIO Plus, in February. Funds the students raised were donated to help eradicate polio, the most preventable of deadly diseases. Two of the three types of polio are considered eliminated, with the last type concentrated in Afghanistan and

Pakistan. The GHS Interact Club has been involved with charity for the last 13 years in partnership with the Rotary Club, according to club supervisor Curt Halstead.

The Gilpin County Sheriff’s Department fielded a call at 11:40 a.m. on February 3, requesting the rescue of a back-country skier. Two Boulder men had been skiing up the Moffat Trail and then back up Forest Lakes, about 5 miles from the road, when one skier fell. His friend was able to reach him and call for help. Gilpin Sheriff’s Office responded, as well as Rocky Mountain Rescue, Alpine Rescue Team, Timberline Fire Protection District, High Country Auxiliary and Gilpin County Ambulance Authority, who joined them at Rollins Pass. A helicopter could not be used in the rescue due to high winds. Rescuers on skis from Rocky Mountain Rescue were able to reach the injured man by 4:30 p.m. By the time the skier was out of the woods and on his way to the hospital, it was 9:30 p.m. The skier had multiple injuries and broken bones, but thanks to the rescue team, he made it and was able to get appropriate medical care. “It was a great team effort,” reported Cherokee Blake, Gilpin County Public Information Officer.

The Gilpin County Board of Education overturned a decision by the school’s administration in February, to suspend

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a student from extracurricular activities due to tobacco use. The tobacco in question was found in the student’s car and the student maintained it was not hers, but her brother’s, who is of legal age to use tobacco products. Board President Craig Holmes stated that although the decision was to reverse the ruling, “No wrong decision was made by the administration.” The student could finish the basketball season, to the joy of her teammates, present at the hearing.

Coal Creek Canyon K-8 hosted a PTSA sponsored Health and Wellness Night, “You Guac to be Kidding Me!” to educate participants about the benefits of avocados and promote healthy eating. Students and PTSA members made avocado based sweet and savory dishes to be judged by each other. The recipes are available on the CCC PTSA website. Also, at Coal Creek Canyon K-8, a generously donated 3-D printer prompted an after-school class teaching students how to use the ultra-modern technology. Fourth grade teacher Jennifer Norris was able to get most of the supplies needed for the class donated including pens on loan from CU Boulder. Some of the items the students created included a toothbrush holder, a cat-shaped phone prop, phone cases and a yarn bowl.

Coal Creek Canyon Watershed Partnership held its last regular meeting on February 22, to discuss completion of restoration efforts to areas affected by the 2013 flood. Since its creation, CCCWP has cleaned up and restored the creek, upgraded the culverts at intersections, tested over 200 wells, held community education events, installed an early flood warning system, funded eight canyon residents for flood rehabilitation and developed a “Resilient Crossings Handbook.”

The Gilpin County Recreation Center hosted a Dad and Daughter Dance for Valentine’s Day. There was dancing to favorites like, “Let it Go,” from the family favorite “Frozen,” and for fathers to spend time with their daughters. There were lovely dresses and ice cream to cool off after an hour and a half on the dance floor. The fashion the girls inspired was both classic and stylish.

The High-Country Auxiliary Chili Dinner Fundraiser, in the first week of March, offered both an enjoyable community event and an opportunity to benefit an important cause. The silent auction was stocked with one of a kind items and great deals for the bidding. Dozens of Firefighters and HCA volunteers work together every year to make this event a success. This year was no exception; the cookies were too large with too many chips, the best way to enjoy them. The chili was hot and made with love by friends and the items for auction were many. Proceeds from the event go HCA, which supports the Timberline fire departments and helps with needs not covered by funding; such as keeping firefighters fed and warm during emergencies.

As March ended Gilpin HS students got serious about school shootings and using their voices for change, by participating in a nationwide walk-out to support the 17 victims shot to death at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas HS in Florida on February 14. At Gilpin the ceremony was a quiet reminder of children’s lives lost at MSDHS in Florida. Each name was read, a short description given, and the ceremony ended with 30 seconds of silence to honor each child’s senseless death.

In April signs designating smoke free zones were added to many areas in Gilpin County. Smoke free zones include smoking marijuana and vape-pens. The county’s goal was to educated residents and visitors about the risks to public health from tobacco products, as many are not aware that e-cigarettes and vape-pens also contain cancer causing chemical substances.

The Board of County Commissioners placed County Manager Leslie Klusmire on paid administrative leave on April 11, 2018. Klusmire was relieved of further responsibilities for county management, effective on that date as well. The board agreed, after much deliberation, that Ms. Klushmire’s management style was inconsistent with their goals. They stated that they believed the decision would

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benefit Gilpin County, county employees, and Ms. Klushmire, to relieve her of her duties.

On April 17, 2018 the Gilpin County School Board met to discuss issues pertaining to Gilpin Public School. The first topic discussed was a shared learning targets program, designed and implemented by Gilpin teacher, Ms. Reiner, and presented by Madison Altman and Haley Stundon. The program’s purpose was to help students remain focused and organized so goals could be reached more frequently.

The team reported that 75 percent of students who were taught this method, used it and found it helpful. The board also discussed lunch and athletic fee increases, ten cents for student lunches and $10-$15 for athletic fees. Superintendent Mackenzie reported the progress of the updated security for GPS including communication upgrades between phones and intercoms, skill and drill monthly practices, lockdown drills and investigating pull-down boxes for emergencies. Gilpin Schools have a new updated website that allows for pictures, updates and links to social media sites to keep PTA and associated groups updated and informed. Policies that are outdated and redundant are slated for repeal. Last, the board made mention of booster breakfasts donated by casinos; Isle of Capri, Lodge Casino, Dostal Alley, Century Casino, Red Dolly, Easy Street/Bonanza and Wild Card.

Gilpin County Library held their annual book sale on April 13 and 14. Patrons were able to purchase favorite books at discount prices and friends of the Gilpin Library were able to raise money for community programs. Also, on sale were treats, snacks and collectors’ mugs. Gilpin Library also reported an all-time high in checked out items for the month of March exceeding the 3,000 mark in circulation. The library also reports a 6 percent increase in patron visits, and a 17 percent increase in community organization use of facilities.

Coal Creek Canyon K-8 held a silent auction/talent show thrown by the PTSA. The event surpassed expectations and they were able to raise the funds necessary to fund the additional Chromebooks needed for the following year and add $500 to a fund for future events.

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first week of May was celebrated with art and creativity. On May 2, pre-school, first, second and third, graders performed modern adaptations of nursery rhymes to an overwhelmed audience. May 3, the fourth and fifth graders took their turn on the stage and on May 9, the high school students performed. Parents and friends who attended any of the shows were also given the opportunity to view the artwork created by the students throughout the year.

Gilpin High School Seniors celebrated graduation on May 19 with 21 graduates, one of the largest graduating classes from Gilpin High School. Judge David Taylor gave the commencement address, Salutatorian Katelyn Armstrong and Valedictorian Josh Trujillo gave commencement speeches as well. The student scholarships awarded totaled an impressive $456,158 over the next four years, with all graduating seniors receiving a $6,000 award from the City of Black Hawk.

Central City volunteers cleaned up Central City on the last Saturday of May, preparing the town for tourists and travelers. By the time workers completed their task, Central City appeared loved and was ready for the many events of summer.

The Gilpin County Arts Association held the 71st Annual Juried Exhibition in Central City to what the acting president of the Board of Trustees said, “appeared to be a record-breaking crowd for opening night.” Anastasia Horwith received the Elaine Schoelzel Memorial Best of Show Award for her painting titled, “Big Sky.” Other awards included the Josephine Schwartz Memorial Award, given to Michelene Berkey for “3 Stone Pendent,” The Pastel Society of Colorado Award went to Dawn Buckingham for “Sandstone Snow,” and from the Colorado Watercolor Society Steve Griggs was awarded for “Time for a Brew.” Steve Griggs also won first place with the same piece in the Two Dimensional. Second place was awarded to Ruth Briggs for “Mending Fences” and third place went to Maureen Ravnik for “Death Becomes Her.” Three Dimensional winners were: Michele Berker, “3 Stone Pendent,” second place, Amelia Marlow with “Blue Globe Vase and third place went to Gabrielle Gerwitz with “Night Mandala Platter.”

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Photography awards went to: first place Mary Beth Sherrod for “Aspen Shadow,” second place went to Lorrie McAllistar with “False Kiva,” and third place went to Larry Roggenkamp with “Kansas Sky.”

Central City is pursuing grants to restore the Belvidere theater to its original glory. The building, now owned by the city, is now in disrepair, but was once the hub of Central City’s music scene. County Commissioners believe it would take about 3 million dollars to restore the building. A tour was conducted during the week of the revived Jazz festival to point out how the money would be used as well as to show the historic value still present in light fixtures and carvings throughout the building. The city reported they were pursuing grants for the project and had set up a GoFundMe page.

The Teller House hosted the return of Central Jazz on June 9, 2018, reviving it from Central City Jazz Festival which ran from 1976 to 1992. Jeremy Fey, Central City resident, is the man behind the event. He said his purpose in bringing the Jazz Festival back is to show the potential of the town for what he sees it could become; a thriving arts scene replete with venues, artists’, studios and fine dining. He sees the empty store fronts as opportunities, not obstacles. Jazz fest livened up Central City with music and food. Patrons filled Main Street, sampling all the days offerings. Johnny Z’s won the first place in the Madam Lou Bunch Bed Races.

The High-Country Auxiliary, with support from the Timberline Fire Protection District, hosted the annual flea market the first Saturday of June. The Auxiliary reported they brought in over $3000 that will go to the fire protection district and the Animal Rescue Team. During emergencies, these funds can help rescue pets and livestock.

Central City’s Bed Races were as popular and well attended as ever. On Saturday, June 16, Johnny Z’s took first and second place in the infamous race, having entered four teams on beds. The Central City Opera won the best costume award and youngest team award, with 77 combined years on their team. The worst time award went to Main Street Central City with 133.05 seconds.

In June of 2018, a reported 180 animals

had tested positive for rabies in Colorado, compared to 165 for the year in 2017. In Gilpin county the primary concern for rabies exposure is bats, but can also be carried in skunks, fox, racoon or other wildlife who have been exposed. Gilpin Public Health urged residents to contact them if they believed they had been scratched or bitten, and to seek medical attention immediately. Also, residents are reminded to have pets vaccinated against rabies as county ordinances require.

Grand Z Casino hosted pianist and songwriter Marcia Ball in a free performance on June 29 and 30. Ball celebrated 50 years as a professional musician in 2018 and released the album “Shine Bright,” to celebrate. Ball, the official 2018 Texas state Musician, is Texas born and Louisiana raised. Black Hawk was excited to showcase her talents here, and Ball reports her purpose is to “make the world a brighter place, one song at a time.”

The place to be in Gilpin County for fireworks was in Black Hawk for the Boom Town Fourth of July Celebration. The town continues to claim the largest display of fireworks in Colorado. Despite the stage 1 and 2 fire restrictions last summer, the Black Hawk fireworks show was still a go and still as big as ever.

Historic railroad car and gondola #4319, built in 1900s for freight service was moved from Russell Park in Central City to Como to be restored. The South Park Rail Society in partnership with Denver, South Park and Pacific Historical Society offered to lease the gondola for 10 years and move it to Como, Colorado where it will be stored out of the weather and restored. Central City residents were invited by the preservation society to the Boreas Pass Railroad Day on August 18, where a town of restored buildings, tracks and train cars are displayed.

On July 12, the two cabins at 104 and 114 Redtail were opened to the public for viewing. The cabins were purchased by the county when it was discovered the family who owned them planned to demolish or remove the cabins. It’s estimated the two cabins were built between 1887 and 1900, and one of them still houses a vintage stove from the era. County Commissioners were excited discussing how the property would be used and its historical importance.

The Peak to Peak Players presented “Seussical Jr.,” a musical featuring the

beloved stories of Dr. Seuss, in the last week of July. The show was a huge success and the Players, as always, did not disappoint. Costumes and sets were vibrant, and performances were on point, reflecting the hard work and dedication of the group.

Coal Creek Canyon ushered in the last month of summer with the 7th Annual Mountain Fest, offering the opportunity to celebrate all things mountain, while raising money for CCC Park and Rec District. The Peak to Peak Players performance of “The Wizard of Oz,” was all the rage following the August 12, opening night performance.

The dependable Gilpin Fair, the weekend of August 17, did not disappoint this year, adding new events like zombie paintball, live music and the crowning of the GC Fair Queens. Other events included; Rodeo show, Gilpin Gourmet, Dog Agility, ATV Rodeo, Log Splitting, Horseshoes, Talent and Karaoke. An all ages welcome BMX track was available for those who wanted to compete. A Mutton Bustin’ contest was open to anyone weighing 60lbs or less. The Sheep Scramble was open for ages 8-12. The TFPD gave a fire safety demonstration at the fair as well.

An escapee from the Department of Corrections, 33-year-old Michael Schmidt, was arrested without incident at 138 Midway Dr. in unincorporated Gilpin County. Schmidt was hiding out in a family cabin when a Gilpin Deputy, having been notified by Jefferson County that the escapee might be there, noticed a car parked at the cabin. Schmidt gave himself up when he saw he was surrounded and came out of the house with a pregnant female who was also arrested on a warrant.

On Tuesday August 21, the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners hired Abel Montoya as the county’s new manager. Montoya has more than 18 years’ experience in county government. Montoya and his wife are Colorado natives. The new county manager said that Gilpin County’s interest in balancing economic development and environmental stewardship, along with its architecture and history of resilience,

is what drew him to Gilpin County. Central City’s 7th annual Cemetery

Crawl, reportedly the most historically informative two hours one can spend in Central City, and the Great Beer Fest signaled fall was around the corner. In August the Gilpin County Library announced they would display the photographic work of local artist Mary Beth Sherrod from September 1 through November 3, 2018.

Gilpin County Schools introduced six new teachers in September: Katura Sales, Michael O’Connel, Jackie Walby, Dawn Blake, Ann Meyers and Mary Kay Morris. The Gilpin Arts Annual Fundraiser on September 8 was a success, with approximately 100 people in attendance. Over 60 pieces of art were sold at the event and every ticket holder went home with a piece of art and their choice of notecards created by a local artist or a photo book of Central City.

A reported bear attack in Golden Gate Canyon State Park proved to be a false alarm. The news brought an opportunity to remind residents about staying safe from bear attacks in the fall season. Beautiful fall colors brought the yearly leaf peepers and other visitors looking to enjoy the last of warm temperatures before fall temperatures came to stay.

Black Hawk hosted an annual stair climb in honor of the Fallen rescue workers in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. On that day, 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 3 EMT’s were lost. Their photos line the casino. Participants begin at 8,042 feet and gain 192 feet in elevation from the climb. The event is held nationwide, and the local tribute was reportedly exceptionally moving.

Central City hosted the 5th Annual Hot Rod Climb in September. The event gives participants the chance to “drive as fast as they safely can,” an activity not allowed in the city. Many came out to see the spectacle of fast hot rods. Food vendors, rod souvenirs, bands, were a part of the day’s entertainment. The event ended at Base Camp on Saturday night.

In October two orphaned moose made their new home in Colorado Sierra

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becoming a pleasant site for some and a nuisance for others. The 4-H program offered afterschool programming, activities through the library and community center, as well as an all-day Friday Camp. Program Coordinator Kirsten Springer provided science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) enrichment for the afterschool programs. Gilpin Community Center offered Power Yoga, for October and November, in addition to the regular fitness classes and activities. Season two of the youth enrichment program, YEP, began on October 30 through December 13 at GCRC. YEP included activities for youths like Ballet, Tap, Kinder Kix and Tae-Kwon-Do.

On November 10, the Gilpin Senior Living Project organized their annual fundraiser at GPS with a talent show, dinner and silent auction. The event was well attended and supported by the community. The funds collected go towards the project to appropriately house the elders of the community. The board members of the project reported they still have a long way to go to reach their goals, but through fundraising and hopefully a land donation they hope to meet those goals soon.

The Peak to Peak Players performed “The Little Mermaid,” sharing a memorable and vibrant experience for the community, on November 16. Ursula, the villain played by Adele Fischer, stole the show with her ingenious costuming and make up, highlighting her memorable performance. The Peak to Peak Players are a non-profit community theater group that relies on volunteers to produce their shows. Thankfully for Gilpin County, the volunteers who continuously show up to participate are exceptionally talented.

December brought traditional local celebrations like the Tommyknocker Holiday Festival, featuring the ceremonial lighting of the tree, an ugly sweater contest, the Peak to Peak Chorale performing “Little Eddie and Artemis,” carriage rides, Santa and of course, shopping. The Winter Arts Festival was well attended this year too with food, some traditional and full of sugar, and some provided by the Holistic Homestead, original gifts from local artists, Santa visiting and face painting. This year the Peak to Peak Players performed a unique and entertaining, modern Christmas story, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”

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JanuaryThe Nederland Downtown

Development Authority Board approved the job description for an executive director on Monday, January 17, 2018, at the Nederland Community Center. The position will be responsible for coordinating all activities for the DDA at least 20 hours per week.

This is funded for six months with the potential for continued funding. The executive director is an employee of the town. The board agreed to put out the job description with an advertisement. The deadline was in three or four weeks.

Amanda MacDonald, coordinator of Frozen Dead Guy Days, said this was the festival’s 17th year. She planned to continue the same format to bring money and tourists to town.

She asked the DDA to consider sponsoring things that will help all events with fixed costs that shackle events in the beginning such as signage, barricades and people. The board agreed to look into it as a future project.

Local Business Owner Ron Mitchell introduced representatives of Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion to the board. They discussed the possibility of a partnership between the Butterfly Pavilion and the DDA for the installation of a river walk in Nederland.

The Pavilion assisted with garden design and consultation for public landscaped areas. By restoring landscapes to a greater degree of biodiversity, land managers can include “planned complexity” in urban and suburban landscapes. Board Chair Susan Schneider said the DDA doesn’t have plans yet for the project, but businesses are very interested in a Riverwalk.

Since the debt authorization for the DDA Board passed on November 7, 2017, the DDA can pursue priority projects in its Master Plan. To see some of the project areas, the board met at the Nederland Visitor’s Center at 3 p.m. before the meeting.

Improvements to the Visitor’s Center are among top priorities for the DDA, and the board saw improvements being made to date, possibilities for the Riverwalk project and putting in a turn lane at that intersection, of Lakeview and Highway 119. Alongside the Caribou Shopping Center on Lakeview, a culvert could be installed, and they can gain diagonal parking along south side of the street.

FebruaryThe board approved two loans that

will facilitate the maintenance and beautification of the downtown area on February 15. The loan request included money for beautification efforts, including the installation of flowerpots, new projects and the maintenance of town facilities.

The plan also outlined the shift from crusher fine gravel to concrete for the town’s sidewalks. The DDA indicated plans to partner with the Public Works Department to fund the change. The investment would increase sales tax revenue and property tax in the long run.

The board unanimously approved a two-year budget plan. A loan for the maintenance of Nederland’s Visitor’s Center was also approved. The Public Works Department wants to invest $30,000 to protect the investments already made, as vandalism has been a

problem.The board also continued to discuss

the possibility of the creation of an Entertainment District downtown. The creation of an Entertainment District would allow local businesses and restaurants to serve alcohol and permit customers to openly carry alcoholic beverages in the streets. It also creates the opportunity for the town to hold recurring monthly or weekly events.

The district would increase business, bring community and business together and bring tax revenue into the town. The drawbacks to the plan are the problems you encounter any time you introduce alcohol. The board will lead a research effort and conduct informal surveys of local businesses to gauge interest in the project.

MarchThe board hired Nederland resident

Josiah Masingale as the new DDA executive director on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was the executive director of the Colorado Community Action Association. The DDA proposed offering him 15 hours a week at $22 an hour for the next 25 weeks..

The board approved a request, pending Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board (PROSAB) support, for up to $7,500 to spend $5,000 to install electricity to the Guercio Field. It would be a 300-amp service and would be available for Frozen Dead Guy Days, Nedfest and the Famer’s Market.

The Peak to Peak Small Business Conference and DCI, called “In the Game,” took place in Boulder on April 10-13. The DDA is a sponsor and used funds for breakout sessions on April 10 and had a 2 p.m. tour in Nederland.

AprilDowntown Colorado, Inc., hosted a

conference in Boulder on April 10. As part of the conference, attendees took a bus tour to Nederland and toured the town. Following the tour, attendees packed the Ned-Hub room for a panel presentation on Nederland redevelopment efforts.

Panelists included Jim Leggit, Denver architect who served as moderator, Steve Art, economic development manager in Wheatridge and President of DCI, Ron Mitchell who sponsored the bus tour., two consultants involved with Mitchell, Dave Carlson with Oz Architects and Nancy Blackwood, Nederland Town Administrator Karen Gerrity and Susan Schneider, chair of the Nederland Downtown Development Authority.

Mitchell came to Nederland in the mid-50s and fell in love with the town. He realized that at some point Nederland would need to redevelop, and he started the lifelong project of buying property. He pulled Architect Dave Carlson out of retirement, and considered Vision 2020 and the Comprehensive Plan to give the community what it wants.

Many of the comments on the Nederland tour had to do with the historic nature of the town, which included funky. Hodgepodge, tired, down home, quirky and weird. Leggit asked if other towns have identical characteristics, and town leadership needs to embrace that.

These are the challenges everyone has to deal with: weighing that authentic character that brings people here and makes them want to live here against economic development. After about 40 minutes of discussion, the DCI conference attendees boarded the bus to

home.

MayDuring public comment on May 9,

Nederland resident Rea Orthner Wrobel told the board that noxious weeds are an increasing concern to area biologists because they spread to the national forest land. She has a treatise of how weed control fits into the master plan and the town’s comprehensive plan. She advocates the use of a mild pesticide. They decided to do public outreach, and Teens, Inc., helped organize a volunteer community-wide weed pull for $250 to pull weeds for 20 hours

Masingale had been meeting with Downtown Owner Ron Mitchell, DDA Board Member Mark Stringfellow and Public Works Employee Monica LaSalle to discuss a long-term vision for the roundabout.

The scope of work would include labor in-kind, thanks to Stringfellow. Materials, labor, landscaping and planting would cost about $2,000, and they didn’t have to request that money from the Nederland Board of Trustees. For the $3,700 total budget, they requested $1,700 from the budget in the third week of June. A committee was started to hammer out what it will look like.

Elizabeth Allen with Coloring Colorado, Inc., suggested that flower baskets be a common theme across the downtown businesses, with purple, yellow and gold flowers, and having baskets for each business. The businesses will water the baskets themselves and then return to re-use. The DDA Board approved going before the Trustees with a request for $1,800 for the baskets.

JuneThe DDA had two board member terms

expiring at the end of June 2018, with one member, Amanda Kneer, applying for reappointment, which was approved for an additional four-year term.

Board Member Peter Marshall’s term expired on June 30, and he was not seeking re-appointment. A request for board member applications was announced at the May 2018 DDA Board meeting and was published.

The board needed to approve one applicant for the board seat opening on

June 30, 2018, with a four-year term lasting until June 30, 2022. Steven Karowe and Andrea Orthner Wrobel both applied to the position.

Following the two presentations, Ron Mitchell, a member of the DDA district, asked if more than seven members could be seated on the board, and he was told they could have more than seven. He suggested appointing both Karowe and Wrobel, because they were both qualified, and the board could use their advice. The DDA Board voted and approved both Karowe and Wrobel.

The board discussed the noxious weed project proposed for the town. At the May 2018 meeting, they decided that a Noxious Weed Removal Project should be considered.

The board discussed moving forward with the Riverwalk Project. A major strategy for economic and infrastructure development, as well as accessibility, walkability and safety of the downtown area, the Riverwalk project was one of the strategies of the 2017 Master Plan that most resonated with DDA constituents and has broad support from the community at-large.

The DDA was in discussions with the local Trout Unlimited Chapter of Boulder Flycasters regarding preliminary work on improvements and protection of Middle Boulder Creek and the riparian wetlands, and their board had already pledged $500 to the project. Altogether, $3,400 of the project costs were provided outside of DDA funding.

JulyThe DDA Board approved Susan

Schneider as a re-appointment to board chair for an additional term and re-appointed Brent Tregaskis as vice chair on July 11, 2018. The board discussed the Public Art Project scope and budget, which has a $20,000 budget with an approval basis. A committee will be formed to manage and oversee this project, and Town Administrator Karen Gerrity will have final approval.

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and Highways 119 and 72 on August 8, 2018. A special ad hoc committee was created to address the intersection. The board discussed doing a traffic study, developing a master plan for the whole area and then implementing it.

The board discussed paid parking at the Visitor’s Center and along First Street. Parking in all areas of downtown was prioritized in the 2017 Master Plan, with potential paid parking along the First Street corridor as a recommended project to consider. Non-turnover of parked vehicles in the Visitor’s Center Parking Lot and along First Street was considered by some DDA constituents to be a major issue that the DDA should address.

The board discussed progress toward the Riverwalk Preliminary Design, including writing a letter to all property owners adjacent to the creek asking for their commitment to participate in this initial step.

The letter received three positive responses, with one additional verbal positive response. The board also requested that the Mountain People’s Co-Op be approached specifically about the project to request its board’s formal commitment to participate in the preliminary design phase. The Co-Op board members were against the project due to environmental concerns.

SeptemberThe board approved a Public Art

Project Call for Artists and Property Owners on September 12. The DDA Board of Directors requested and received approval from the Nederland Board of Trustees for a TIF Loan of $2,500 to conduct a Public Art Project.

The board discussed the 2019 budget, which includes $32,600 in projected Mill Levy revenue and approximate TIF funds for 2019. After a lengthy discussion, they agreed that accountant and Board Member Amanda Kneer would work with the town treasurer on a revised draft budget.

The board discussed an RFP for a Parking, Pedestrian and Traffic Study and Plan. A proposed draft RFP outlines this study and plan, including the requested study areas and objectives, and clear project deliverables in the resulting plan.

OctoberThe town, on behalf of PROSAB,

presented a request for $4,000 to provide matching funds for a grant application of $350,000 for the Barker Meadow project. The proposed design aligns with the PROSAB Master Plan, and the application already had $35,000 from the town and $7,000 from Teens, Inc., in proposed matching funds. The town requested $5,000 for landscaping and $10,000 for electrical permitting for Guercio Field.

The board discussed the proposed TIF revenue and expenses budget, with the general consensus being that the Welcome Sign item be removed due to little board discussion to date on the project. The amended TIF revenue and expenses budget was changed to include Beautification ($12,000), Ned Peds Fix ($10,000), Parking Study ($40,000) and Public Art ($2,500), totaling $64,500.

The board approved the budget and heard an updated parking, pedestrian and traffic study and comprehensive plan.

November The board selected Mark Stringfellow

to attend Nederland PROSAB meetings.The DDA received one artist proposal

regarding the call for artists, and three property owner proposals, which included a myriad of options for mural locations in September. The artist who submitted a proposal will do both murals.

Jack Basalt represented the Sundance Café and Lodge for the Schuler family. Schuler’s goal was to bring it up to code. They were able to get building permits to bring it up to code and get deferred maintenance cleaned up.

DecemberThe board approved Coloring

Colorado as the town beautification vendor for 2019 on December 12. In 2017, the town and DDA passed a DDA Master Plan, and beautification activities are indicated in the plan under Downtown Beautification and Maintenance as well as identified priorities of the DDA and the Board of Trustees.

Through the 2018 DDA Prioritization Meeting in August 2018, the board prioritized an RFP to select a firm to conduct a study and provide a plan regarding parking, pedestrian mobility and traffic flow in Nederland.

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JanuaryThe Black Hawk City Council

approved Canyon Casino’s request for a Comprehensive Sign Plan during a regular meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at 211 Church Street. Staff recommended approval of the new signage with five conditions. The council unanimously approved the motion and deleted condition five.

The council approved service agreements to provide towing and related services for city-owned vehicles and police tows.

Council members voted unanimously to approve new plans for the Canyon Parking Garage on January 24, 2018. The proposed garage will be three stories and will be located at 131 Main Street in Black Hawk.

The council also unanimously approved three motions to make changes to the lighting on the Golden Gates Casino, the Mardi Gras Casino and the KMM Parking Garage.

Plans for the installation and maintenance of a Verizon Wireless cell tower on the Hidden Valley Water Plant property were also approved.

FebruaryAn election that was planned to take

place on April 3 in the city of Black Hawk was canceled at the Council meeting on February 14, 2018, because the number of petitions and write-in affidavits equaled the number of open seats.

Aldermen Linda Armbright, Jim Johnson and Hal Midcap were all re-elected to serve four-year terms. Black Hawk Municipal Court Judge Ronald Carlson and Assistant Municipal Court Judge Thad Renaud were reappointed for another two-year term as well.

The council also voted on a measure to repeal, modify and reenact the sales tax definitions for the city.

The council approved a change in the city’s municipal code for manufactured homes on February 28. Manufactured homes are structures that can be lived in and connected to utilities. The city chose to adopt the regulations on manufactured homes after receiving an influx of questions about the existing codes.

It was also voted in to rectify discrepancies in the local building code so that it adequately reflected the city’s fire code. This included updating the wind speeds specified.

City Manager Jack Lewis, and Brett Hahnenkamp of Peak Value, LLC,

presented a resolution to accept phase 1A of Peak Value, LLC’s Black Hawk Program Validation plan. The resolution was unanimously passed.

MarchBlack Hawk welcomed three new

employees on March 14, 2018. Police Chief Stephen Cole presented Police Officers Joseph Nguyen and Nickolas Steckman and Communications Officer Kelly Lodgson to the council.

Jim Ford, Black Hawk senior civil engineer and water resources employee, presented an agreement between Black Hawk and Georgetown for the maintenance and construction work of Georgetown Lake. In 2014, Black Hawk and Georgetown reached an agreement that allotted 40 percent of the costs associated with major repairs to Black Hawk, and the remaining 60 percent to Georgetown. This agreement also granted Black Hawk the right to store 154.5-acre feet of water in the lake for augmentation purposes. The measure was approved unanimously.

April On April 11, Black Hawk City Council

members Linda Armbright, Hal Midcap and Jim Johnson were sworn into another term as aldermen.

The council passed two measures to ensure that the Colorado Chef’s Association Cook-Off went on as planned. A liquor license and special event license were both passed unanimously. The proceeds of the competition will go to the Colorado Chef’s Association’s Apprenticeship Program.

The council also voted to reinstate two tax rebates, one on sales tax, which applies to retail items that are delivered to residential houses, and another use tax, which applies to construction on residential projects within the city’s National Historic Landmark District.

The council voted to implement a 5 percent tax on marijuana sales on April 25.

A resolution to begin restoring the exterior of Black Hawk City Hall was introduced. Restoration of the exterior included removing and replacing brick, sealing cracks and removing existing lead-based paint. A contract for $195,725 was also approved for the renovations.

MayThe Black Hawk City Council agreed

to move ahead with building a wall during a work session at 2 p.m. on May 9. Mary Hart, with Hart Design, told the council that they wanted to enhance program

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elements, pedestrian connectivity and the Mountain Village from the new parking garage.

The council’s regular meeting followed the work session. The council approved a lease agreement with the City of Northglenn Society that allowed the use of the City of Black Hawk’s Church Ditch Augmentation Station.

The council approved a change order in the amount of $176,000 for the City Hall Façade Restoration. The previous restorations of the stone facades appeared to have only addressed the exterior edges of the mortar joints.

The council approved a temporary ordinance regarding short-term rental properties during a regular meeting following a work session at 2 p.m. on May 23.

The council approved an agreement with Gambino, of Arvada, that allowed the lease of ten inches of the City of Black Hawk’s Church Ditch water rights for the next ten years. The city had an abundance of Church Ditch inches that are not needed until potable water demand increases significantly.

JulySaratoga Casino got a new parking

structure with a bridge to Bobtail Street following approval by the council on July 11. The applicant, Brian Davis with Saratoga Casino, requested a COA for a parking garage conversion with a new bridge from the top deck to be an exit from the top of the garage.

Monarch Casino requested a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Comprehensive Sign Plan and a variance to the sign code on July 25. The casino also requested a variance to accommodate 1,061 additional feet of the sign area because of the height of the building. The council approved both the COA and the variance.

Harris presented a COA and Site Development Plan for the construction of a parking lot and associated improvements for the Canyon Parking lot. A few months ago, the council approved a parking garage for Canyon Casino, which submitted a new plan with a surface lot instead of a parking garage.

AugustThe Lodge Casino requested a COA

for an amended Comprehensive Sign Plan on August 8. Angela Renfro of BSC Signs submitted an application request on May 29, 2018, for the COA to remove one existing sign and replace three other existing signs.

The board discussed the Canyon Parking Lot request for COA, Site Development Plan (SDP), and SIA for the construction of a parking lot and associated improvements. The applicant had two alternatives proposed for the private improvements. Staff was working to complete the SIA agreement as well as the cost estimates to go along with each alternative.

Option A included a proposed Black Hawk sign with 25-foot tall letters, illuminated with flood lights. Option B included a proposed Black Hawk sign with 20-foot tall letters, illuminated with an internal light source.

After seeing photographs of the large Black Hawk sign, council agreed that they did not like it, so that left only sculpted concrete. The council approved a motion to continue the public hearing to August 22.

The council approved a resolution awarding the contract for design and construction of the Fire Station Restroom Renovation project to Symmetry Builders, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $58,094. Additional bathroom and shower facilities were necessary for Fire Department and Ambulance Authority employees residing at the Fire Station. A kitchenette was constructed.

Council approved working with a Seattle law firm on the pursuit of claims against pharmaceutical companies who manufacture, market and sell prescription opioids, and other related services. Black Hawk participated with several other communities that are signing up for this legislation.

Finance Director Lance Hillis presented ballot language for the November 6 special election coordinated




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with Gilpin County. The ballot question for taxes to be increased by an estimated $2 million annually in the first full fiscal year (2019) and by whatever additional amounts are collected annually thereafter by the levy of a use tax of six percent for the privilege of storing, using, distributing or consuming in the city any articles of tangible personal property or any taxable services purchased, leased or rented from sources inside or outside the city on which a city sales tax has not been paid.

The council approved the special election and ballot language. Hoffmann introduced an ordinance adding a new article to the Black Hawk Municipal Code, entitled Short Term Rental Properties.

This article of the Black Hawk Municipal Code established licensing regulations to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and controlling the use and occupancy of short-term rental properties in the city.

The board approved a resolution authorizing the execution of agreements with XCEL Energy for the undergrounding of the primary electric, street light circuit and residential services along Chase Street in an amount not to exceed $435,178. In addition to XCEL’s work, the city separately contracted for electrical work from the meter to each service panel, made necessary by this undergrounding work.

The council approved the contract awarding the bid to Vance Brothers in the amount of $89,809.32 for the Black Hawk Slurry Seal Project.

SeptemberThe Black Hawk City Council

approved an agreement for design of the Green Lake Headgate project on September 26. Ford rang the bell to start the meeting and introduced the agreement with Merrick & Company in the amount of $77,467 for the design of the Green Lake Headgate Project.

Staff member Matt Reed introduced a resolution approving Change Order #9

for the St. Charles Carriage House in the amount of $64,749.46 for installation of a License Plate Reader (LPR) Parking Management System. The city requested pricing for a parking management system to deter users of the St. Charles Carriage House from staying for long periods of time.

The board appointed two directors to the the Black Hawk Business Improvement District Board: Rodney C. Turlan, general manager of the Eldorado Isle Casino Hotel and Eldorado Lady Luck Casino, and Brandon Lenssen.

OctoberOn October 10, the council approved

an ordinance to expand the city’s use tax to all tangible property and taxable services, upon approval of the voters. On November 6, 2018, voters were asked to approve an increase of the rate of the Use Tax as well as expansion of the Use Tax to apply to the privilege of using, storing, distributing or consuming any article of tangible personal property within the city.

Revisions to the Black Hawk Municipal Code were required to enact the changes. The ordinance conditionally implemented the aforementioned changes, pending results of the election, and stated that a six percent use tax would be imposed.

The council went into an executive session to discuss a MOU with Georgetown for the design and construction of the Georgetown Lake Lagoon Dredging project. After the executive session, the council passed the amendment to the Georgetown agreement for design and construction.

The amendment stated that the project costs may not exceed $250,000. Black Hawk’s reimbursement obligation was capped at $675,000. The parties agreed that the $975,622 grant is considered wholly Georgetown’s funds and lawfully available to defray Georgetown’s required payments of its share of the project costs.

The council approved a COA for the demolition of the entire residential structure and attached garage at 531

Chase on October 24, 2018. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approving the COA.

NovemberThe council approved a COA for the

construction of an additional pedestrian access point and exterior vestibule for the Gilpin Casino on November 14.

Finance Director Lance Hillis introduced resolutions summarizing expenditures and revenues for each fund and adopted a budget for the City of Black Hawk for January 1, 2019, and ending on December 31, 2019, and approved sums of money to various funds. For all funds, the fund balance as of January 1, 2019, will be $35,246,467.

Proposed revenues totaled $30,057,083, with proposed expenditures of $45,405,240, for a proposed loss of ($15,348,157). The fund balance as of December 31, 2019, is projected to be $19,898,310. Hillis also proposed an ordinance levying general property taxes to help defray the costs of government for the 2019 budget year. The council approved a resolution repealing the waiver of use tax on renovation projects.

On April 11, 2018, City Council approved a resolution waiving the Use Tax on certain renovation projects at existing licensed gaming premises. This is no longer an effective tool for the city.

Hoffmann introduced two ordinances regarding the city’s guidelines for restoration and preservation projects. Black Hawk may expend money from its 20 percent of the state historical fund for the “preservation and restoration” of the City of Black Hawk. Approving this ordinance resulted in a proposed ordinance amending municipal codes to clarify the roles of the HPC and City Council in protection of the city’s architectural assets. On April 22, 2009, City Council repealed sections of the Black Hawk Municipal Code and added a new one regarding historic preservation.

The council heard an ordinance extending the expiration of the city’s non-exclusive cable television franchise agreement with CAP Cable, LLC. On December 1, 2010, the city entered into a ten-year, non-exclusive cable television franchise agreement with the company.

DecemberOn December 12, the council approved

an ordinance for the year 2018 to help defray the costs of government for the 2019 budget year and repealed an ordinance levying general property taxes with the final assessment going down $230,000, a $92 difference. The ordinance sets the city’s property tax mill levy at .036 mills for 2018, to be collected in 2019. The amount of money necessary to balance the budget for general operating purposes from property tax revenue is $8,842. The 2018 valuation for assessment for the city is $245,599,268. The council approved the ordinance and approved an ordinance amending the Black Hawk Municipal Code regarding penalties for parking violations.

The council approved the purchase of a request from Fire Chief Christopher Wooley for electric extrication tools to improve fire department efficiency and increase safety of firefighters during vehicle extrication incidents in the amount of $57,245.00, and the replacement of aging hydraulic power units in the amount of $7,368.67, totaling: $64,613.67.

The council approved a resolution approving the third addendum to the agreement for transit related services. Black Hawk and the City of Central have agreed to continue the combined service of the Black Hawk & Central City Tramway for another year. The city did receive a grant from CDOT to help defray the costs for operations for 2019 that council approved at the November 14 meeting.




Serene KarplusNederland

As we recover from the flurry of year-end giving, both charitable and personal, we look at our financials and peek into the new year ahead. Some of us get by on a wish and a prayer, working multiple jobs to barely afford rent and groceries, while others comfortably afford to heat our homes and travel to see family.

We all have a different relationship with money. It has become as taboo a topic of conversation as religion, politics and how people should raise their children. We all have neighbors surrounding us from all walks of economic life, ranging from those who have never had a bank account or credit card to multi-millionaires who know

how today’s stock market treated their portfolio. As the saying goes, we all put on our pants one leg at a time.

How we respond to money often originates in childhood with what our parents taught us. Some made us earn our allowance with chores, some handed it out freely with no restrictions, and others gave none at all. Some parents taught the urgency of savings habits like they taught the importance of teeth cleaning, while others extended their debt to ensure family memories of big vacation experiences together.

For some adults, their first memory of money was when old Uncle Bob pretended to pull a shiny quarter out of their ear and presented it as a gift that would buy a substantial amount of candy. Others remember their first

understanding of money on that lean Christmas when their unemployed parents had to explain why there would be no ham on the holiday table that year.

Taking time to look back and think about why we relate to money the way we do and how money makes us feel, what emotions we have around it, can enlighten our understanding of the situation we now find ourselves in. Some of us may see money requirements as an unnecessary and unnatural burden in life and others may see it as the path to future freedom. Some equate money with personal power and choice, stockpiling all we can, while others see it as a temporary and fleeting tool to spend on fulfilling our wants and desires any time it is available.

Money, along with what it can and can’t do for us, can make us proud or angry, generous or self-focused, celebrational or depressed. Some of us love to count it, keep it, use it, stash it, share it, invest it, hide it or give it. Like the water in our streams, it flows in and out of our lives at different rates at different times. As precious a resource as water, some of us revere and protect it, while recognizing it continually moves with a life of its own, not always within our control. It is an odd force with a great deal of power in our lives.

Our relationship with it is as personal as the foods we eat. Like our diets, we can change our habits, either by choice or when a situation forces us to do so. Changing our relationship with money, how we manage it, how we respect it or fear it, is part of the ongoing growth we face in all aspects of life.

Help in learning some of the basics is often available through banks and credit unions, from county human services

staff, at respected online sites, or with non-judgmental friends. Like discussing our health concerns with a doctor, we can open up and reach out for help when we stop hiding our pain and open up to a trusted professional or friend.

While setting intentions in the new year for our diet and exercise programs, we can also address other forms of health and seek what information or education we need to take better care of ourselves financially. As we grow and learn, we all can look forward to being a little healthier, both physically and fiscally, each year.

******All ages of adults are welcome at

all events, attended mostly by folks over age 50. Sign up for all meals and events at 303-258-0799 or Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group or by email at [email protected]. Meals are served at the Nederland Community Center. Please call two days ahead for lunch reservations (more for dinners and breakfasts if possible). Missed the deadline? Call anyway. Please note that all age 60+ are welcome at meals regardless of ability to contribute financially.

Monday, January 7, Noon, Szechwan Chicken, Stir-Fried Vegetables, Brown Rice, Mixed Greens Salad, Orange.

Wednesday, January 9, Noon, Roast Pork Loin, Oven Potatoes, Tossed Salad, Apple

Saturday, January 12, 8:30 a.m. doors, 9 a.m. meal, Social Breakfast and Optional Hike: Vegetable Quiche w Turkey Sausage on the side, Grilled Zucchini, Blueberry Muffin, Mixed Fruit.

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01/03 Grocery Shopping @ Wal-Mart

01/04 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 Social Time

01/07 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 Sing-Along with Bruce

01/08 Grocery Shopping @ King Soopers

01/09 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 Free Bingo




01/15 Grocery Shopping @ Bergen Park Walmart

01/16 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Blood Pressure Clinic Lunch @ 12:15

01/17 Fieldtrip to Imax: Cuba 2D01/18 Free Exercise Class 11-12

Lunch @ 12:15 Free Bingo

01/21 Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

01/22 Grocery Shopping @ King Soopers

01/23 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 Birthday Party!


01/28 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 COA Meeting


01/30 Free Exercise Class 11-12 Lunch @ 12:15 Free Bingo


For Seniors 60 years of age and older. For transportation to any of these events or to RSVP, please call Mary Ellen at (303) 515-4292. We also provide transportation to medical appointments, please call for information.

1/7, 1/8, Foot Care1/10, Book Group1/12, MPL Breakfast and Hike1/16, Luncheon Speaker,

Nutritionist re Vitamins1/18, Boulder History Museum

– RTD & Hike and Lunch1/25, MPL Dinner & Speaker -

DA’s Office re Scams and Frauds2/6, Lunch Program - DA’s

Office re Scams and Frauds

All ages of adults are welcome at all events, attended mostly by folks over age 50. Sign up for all meals and events at 303-258-0799 or Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group or by email at [email protected].

Cynthia D. ChambersPeak to Peak

Lovers and listeners of the Grateful

Dead are in for a treat this Friday at the Pioneer Inn in Nederland. Built to Last, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will be playing and they are scheduled to fire up the mountain in a most authentic way.

The line-up of players includes but is never limited to Tom Chart on keys and vocals, Pete Coffey on bass and bagpipes, Mike Susek on drums, George Stieduhar on drums, Keith Stieduhar on guitar and vocals, Mark Vossler on guitar and vocals.

For more information, or to have a listen to the merry bunch please go to their Facebook page @Built-to-Last. You can also check out more free live music happening at the Pioneer Inn by visiting @nederlandpioneerinn.

Pics, Jams and Open Mics

Mondays, 6 p.m. - Open Jovan (open mic) at the Jamestown Mercantile, Jamestown.

Tuesdays, 9 p.m. - Open Mic at the

Pioneer Inn, Nederland.Wednesdays, 6 p.m. - Vinyl Night, Very

Nice Brewing Company, Nederland.Wednesdays, 9 p.m. – Hip-Hop Open

Mic Night, Ned’s, Nederland.Wednesdays, 10 p.m. - Blues Night at

the Pioneer Inn, Nederland.Thursdays, 7 p.m. - Open Bluegrass

pick at the Branding Iron, Nederland.Thursdays, 7 p.m. - Charlies Bar in

Central City, Open Stage.Thursdays, 10 p.m. - Open Jam at the

Pioneer Inn, Nederland.

Music CalendarCaribou Room

55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland(303) 258-3637

January 12, 7:30 p.m. - Earls of Leicester Featuring Jerry Douglas with 300 Days.

Jamestown Mercantile108 Main Street, Jamestown

(303) 442-5847

January 3, 8 p.m. - The Moonlit. January 10, 8 p.m. - Dechen Hawk. January 12, 8 p.m. - Elvis and I, CD

Release Party.


Ned’s121 N Jefferson Street, Nederland

(303) 258-0614

January 6, 7 p.m. – All Industry Night with Karaoke hosted by Heather Taylor-Lande.

January 9, 9 p.m. – Hip-Hop Open Mic Night with Tyler Michi.

January 13, 7 p.m. – All Industry Night with Karaoke hosted by Tyler Michi.

January 16, 9 p.m. – Hip-Hop Open Mic Night with Tyler Michi.

Pioneer Inn15 E. 1st Street, Nederland

(303) 258-7733

January 1, 10 p.m. - Open Mic with Ben Sproul.

January 3, 10 p.m. - Open Jam with Electric Toast.

January 4, 10 p.m. - Built to Last.January 8, 10 p.m. - Open Mic with

Blackdog.January 10, 10 p.m. - Open Jam with

Phil Chappell.January 11, 10 p.m. - Hillbilly Hellcats

Duo.January 15, 10 p.m. - Open Mic with

Dan Perez.January 17, 10 p.m. - Open Jam with

Electric Toast.January 16, 10 p.m. - Highway 50.January 22, 10 p.m. - Open Mic with

Blackdog.January 24, 10 p.m. - Open Jam with

Electric Toast.January 26, 10 p.m. - The Company.

January 29, 10 p.m. - Open Mic with Dan Perez.

January 31, 10 p.m. - Open Jam with Electric Toast.

Salto Coffee Works112 E 2nd St., Nederland

(303) 258-3537

January 4, 8 p.m. - Gina Sobel & Matt

Draper.January 5, 3:30 p.m. - Après ski with

Ryan Hutchens.January 12, 3:30 p.m. - Après ski with

Tim Ostdiek.January 18, Tap Takeover- 4 Noses

Brewing with Jack Cloonan Band. January 19, 3:30 p.m. - Après ski with

Jenn Cleary. February 1, 6 p.m. - Many Mountains.February 2, 3:30 p.m. - Après ski with

Nick Sheidies.

Very Nice Brewing Company20 Lakeview Dr. #112, Nederland

(303) 258-3770

January 6, 4 p.m. - Shawn Cunnane Solo.

January 19, 6 p.m. - The Fremonts.

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Duane Duggan and Scott PtachBoulder County

Each year, realtors attending the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Conference have the privilege of learning about the most current real estate research and analysis to help their clients make informed decisions. A highlight at this year’s conference in Boston was NAR chief economist and senior VP of Research Dr. Lawrence Yun’s annual report presentation and predictions for the year ahead.

Dr. Yun reported that nationwide in 2017, we saw the highest number of home sales in a decade. Sales for existing homes and new homes totaled 6.1 million. He called his prediction for the future slightly “boring” with home sales for 2018 predicted to be 6 million homes, increasing to 6.1 million in 2019 and 6.3 million in 2020.

According to Dr. Yun, homeownership is still one of the best wealth creators in America. In the last real estate boom, as prices rose, so did the level of mortgage debt. In the boom since 2012, wealth has been created at a much more rapid rate due to lower mortgage debt and the absence of the subprime financing.

In 2018, we are still seeing rising prices in 90 percent of metro markets. In most cases, lower price ranges have had stronger price gains, compared to the upper price ranges. Notably different has been higher price gains near downtown areas as opposed to suburban areas.

The most common question Dr. Yun says he is asked is, “Are we in another real estate bubble?” According to Dr. Yun, “conditions today are very different than the last boom/bust cycle. In 2004, we had a huge oversupply of new homes.

In 2018, we have a huge undersupply of new homes. In fact, we haven’t been building enough new homes to keep up with demand for over a decade. During the last downturn, there was the subprime factor and the variable interest rate. Now there is virtually no subprime and only 10 percent variable rate mortgages instead of 30 percent. As a nation, we have about a four-and-a-half month supply of homes. That still places us on the seller’s side of the market.”

“The most recent survey of home buyers and sellers shows that most homeowners think it is still a good time to be a seller. Consequently, we are seeing a slight rise in inventory. Home prices are still outpacing rents, so it continues to be more attractive to be a homeowner for growing long-term wealth. Home prices are rising at one percent or two percent above the consumer price index, which has proven to be a healthy rate in the past.”

“As interest rates rise, homebuyers will lose some purchasing power. I don’t see home prices rising as fast as they have been for the past few years. My prediction for home prices nationwide is appreciation of 4.7 percent for 2018, 3.1 percent for 2019, and 2.7 percent for 2020.”

These trends and predictions are fascinating and provide a backdrop to the conversations about our real estate market.

Keep in mind that all real estate is local, right down to the street. National statistics are very general trends. Be sure to consult your local Realtor for the most up-to-date information for your neighborhood. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about your own home.

Real Estate trends and predictions from

Dr. Lawrence Yun


www.nederlandproperty.com

Alexandra Armitage, Bro-ker

254 Bergren Road/ P.O. Box 1346Nederland, CO 80466

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John ScarffeNederland

JanuaryThe Nederland Board of Trustees

participated in two meetings on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Nederland Community Center. The evening began with a dinner discussion at 5 p.m. between Nederland’s Board of Trustees and the Boulder County Commissioners. The Commissioners noted county projects that involve Nederland, which are ongoing or in the planning phases.

The Nederland Board and the County Commissioners discussed affordable housing, focusing on the regional goal of classifying 12 percent of housing as affordable. The board discussed efforts to thwart the influx of short-term rentals and vacation homes, which have proven to negatively impact the local real-estate market.

During the regular meeting, issues on the docket for the evening included revisions to the Boulder County Comprehensive Development Plan Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), the Caribou Ridge Planned Unit Development and Ordinance 778 addressing affordable housing and code.

FebruaryOn February 6, 2018, the board

approved ballot language for an April election for the tax increase for road

improvements. The official ballot for the Town of Nederland regular municipal election on April 3, 2018 asked if taxes should be increased by $110,000 annually in 2019, and by whatever additional amounts are raised annually in each subsequent year, through a .25 percent increase in the town sales tax rate, increasing the town sales tax rate from 3.75 percent to 4 percent, starting on July 1, 2018, to be used solely for the purposes of public roads.

The second ballot issue asked if the town debt should be increased by $2 million with a maximum repayment cost

of $5 million, without imposing any new taxes or tax rate increases, for the purpose of constructing, installing and equipping biosolids improvements at the wastewater treatment center.

The candidate for the office of mayor was Kristopher Larsen. Candidates of the offices of Trustee were Timothy Duggan, Alan Apt, Lyn Hanna and Hillary Anne Martin.

On November 20, the board learned that the town’s revenue was $341,000 over budget in the last fiscal year. This was primarily due to sales tax revenue.

The police force posed more questions about spending for the coming fiscal year.

The board passed a resolution that allocated $30,000 for repairs to the Visitor’s Center.

MarchA Boulder County Housing Authority

affordable housing project received approval from the Trustees on March 20, 2018. About 20 people spoke to the board about the project both in favor and opposed.

Staff requested approval for a nighttime police contract with Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Joe Pelle told the board that the Sheriff’s Office will cover the night shift for emergency and service calls until they get funding to hire an additional deputy sheriff.

Two members of the public spoke in favor of the contract. The board approved the contract. The board also approved Josiah Masingale as the new executive director for the Nederland Downtown Development Authority.

AprilOn April 17, 2018 Mayor Kristopher

Larsen was sworn in for another term, along with board member Alan Apt. Julie Gustafson was appointed as the new mayor pro tem, replacing Charles Wood.

The board requested that the May 8 meeting with the county be postponed, allowing the IGA to be reviewed further. The board also discussed consideration of an ordinance amending mixed use.

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The purpose of the ordinance was to eliminate barriers to mixed use development in the commercial zoning districts, which includes the central business district (CBD), neighborhood commercial district (NC), and general commercial district (GC). The ordinance passed unanimously.

MayAfter two applicants for a vacant

position on the Nederland Board of Trustees abruptly stepped down, a third candidate was appointed on May 1. Candidates were Erik Merkt, Former Mayor Chris Perret, James Rawsthorne, Kristen Conrad and Jonathon Baumhover.

In the final results, Conrad received ten points, Rawsthorne nine, and both Merkt and Perret with two. Baumhover had one vote. Merkt held up his hand at that point and said he wanted to withdraw and throw his support to Chris Perret, who had a lot more experience than he. Perret said he would like to see Baumhover on the board, and that he would run again in two years.

After much discussion, Mayor Larsen swore in Kristen Conrad, James Rawsthorne and Jonathon Baumhover as the three new members of the board.

The board approved recommendations for the Forsythe II fire mitigation project. Dallas Masters, trustee liaison for PROSAB, said the Forsythe II issue came before the board to reiterate support and to comment again, and it was controversial. Eventually, the board voted unanimously to continue support.

The Wild Wood egress for emergency evacuation in Big Springs was part of this discussion, and Unit 2 included language that the Forest Service will clear that for the town once engineered. The board approved the recommendations.

Magnolia area resident Eryca Thorley introduced a contract with Oak Leaf Energy regarding a large purchase of an energy package. Boulder County and Poudre Valley are in contract with them, and it is the best option for reaching the goal by 2020. The town needs 950,000 hours.

The board approved the contract to purchase 100 to120 percent of municipal power use for the next 20 years with Oak Leaf Energy under the Solar Community Garden program. The Oak Leaf Contract opportunity allows the town to purchase

100 percent of Nederland’s municipality electricity energy use through a large solar garden.

On May 15, the Trustees redlined a proposed ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Town Attorney representative Nina Petraro drafted an ordinance for consideration based upon previous discussions. The definition of an ADU is an attached house or within existing structure like a basement.

In the key part to the ordinance, the owner needs to be a primary resident of Nederland who is trying to stay in the community. The board gave a nod of four to move ahead with the ordinance by cleaning up the language and moving the long-term definition out for a later discussion.

JuneThe board approved the ordinance for

the staff to rezone a parcel owned by the Nederland Historical Society, which was rezoned incorrectly.The Historical Society was seeking to rezone the parcel at 81 West Second Street from the currently designated Public (P) zone to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone. The parcel is zoned P, along with town-owned lots and the two properties containing Prime Haven and Beaver Creek Apartments owned by Boulder County Housing Authority.

JulyAbout 30 people attended the July 17

board meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding a proposed short-term rental licensing program.

At the June meeting, the PC voted to remove the primary residence requirement from STRs and directed staff to change the language to allow only one STR per applicant described as an individual/family/legal entity. The draft STR ordinance included language requesting a completed short-term rental self-inspection form, which was provided by the town clerk. The PC also recommended that a “Good Neighbor Guideline” be included in the applicant packet.

The trustees discussed adding an alternate or an additional member to the Nederland Planning Commission. The board reappointed Roger Cornell as planning commission chair, appointed former Mayor Chris Perret to the commission and discussed adding an alternate or additional member, which




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allowed applicant Jim Reis to be considered.

Forest Service District Ranger Angela Gee from Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest and the Boulder Ranger District explained that a fire engine had shifted locations.

Across the South Zone, the Forest Service has two engines, an eight- person hand crew, a Type 3 helicopter and a Type 1 helicopter, Gee said. The hand crew also has a Type 7 engine attached to it, with a little less water than Type 6. They moved one agent to Idaho Springs, and it has a Type 7 attached, with a little less water than Type 6.

Regarding the West Magnolia dispersed camping area one mile south of town, Gee said the Forest Service had developed a process to evaluate and recommend implementable management options for areas impacted by dispersed uses on National Forest lands. The process incorporates the input and participation of partners and local community stakeholders. A site visit with the review team in early August will kick off the process.

The Town of Nederland was offered a grant award of $950,000 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for its Biosolids Handling Project on July 31, 2018. The grant funds from federal mineral lease proceeds will be used for improvements to the existing Wastewater Treatment Facility, including adding an aerobic digester and a screw press.

AugustOn August 7, the board learned

that the town received a clean audit at its last meeting, which included 2017 excess revenue over expenses. Per the Government Finance Officers Association, the minimum recommended General Fund reserve should be two months of the operating revenues and expenditures.

At that rate for 2018, the town should have a minimum fund balance reserve of $285,000, so the town had $85,000 in excess. Town staff recommended spending $45,000 to complete the Big Springs Egress final design and construction documents and surveying. Town Hall improvements included installation of a kitchenette and an upgrade to the chairs and desks for $24,800, a part-time accounts payable clerk at $5,000 for the remainder of 2018, and the Nederland Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) requested $200 to join the Colorado Communities for Climate Action. The board approved the general fund outlay with goodwill funds allocated to the 2019 budget.

At the board’s last meeting, the trustees discussed growing the Planning Commission by one member. The town opened up Planning Commission applications to the public again. The Commission appointed nine members with one trustee liaison.

After staff recommendation for approval and overwhelming public support, the trustees approved the liquor license for the new Branding Iron restaurant in Nederland on August 21. Heather Hatwan Productions LLC, doing business as The Branding Iron, a Colorado Limited Liability Company in good standing with the State of Colorado, applied for a Colorado Liquor Retail

License Application with the Town Clerk’s Office. The board approved the application.

The trustees approved a Minor Subdivision Application for Boulder County and Wild Bear Nature Center at 0 Peak to Peak Highway. Co-applicants Boulder County and Wild Bear Nature Center were seeking approval from the town of a minor subdivision to acknowledge its surveyed five acres on the corner of Colorado Road 128 and Highway 72.

SeptemberOn September 4, the board approved

a resolution to appoint C. Hope Jordan as town clerk. The board also appointed Jim Reis to the Nederland Planning Commission.

After Nederland received a $950,000 Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant, the Trustees approved a proposal and scope of work for the Biosolids Handling Project.

Andrew Sparn and Josh McGibbon, vice president of the environmental department for JVA, Inc., the town’s on call engineers, presented a proposal for construction manager at risk (CMAR).

The board approved an ordinance for a $2 million loan agreement with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development for construction of the Biosolids Facility on September 18. The loan agreement funding the Biosolids project was one of the requirements for executing the loan. The town is bound by the Owner’s Project Requirements to keep the project within $2 million budget, but the market will determine what the project is worth.

Pelletier introduced a proposal to apply for a GOCO grant to make the Gateway Park by Barker Reservoir a reality. He told the board that he has been working with the Nederland Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces and Advisory Board (PROSAB) to improve space by Barker Reservoir.

The mission for the Gateway Park Area Master Plan was to integrate immediate recreational opportunities with the downtown core of Nederland to provide a holistic experience of cultural and recreational offerings to locals and visitors, and to do so in a an environmentally conscious and sustainable manner.

The trustees offered several suggestions for design and feature changes on the park proposal, especially objecting to the dog park and too many features for bicycles.

The Nederland Board of Trustees learned about existing town codes for Auxiliary Dwelling Units and Short-term rentals on September 18. Community Development staff member Cynthia Bakke put together a Power Point presentation about current codes.

OctoberAfter a brief period without a liquor

license, the Pioneer Inn regained its license during a public hearing on October 2. The Pioneer Inn LLC, 15 E. First Street, filed a Colorado Liquor Tavern License Application with the Town Clerk’s Office and met all the qualifications.

Manager Cynthia Shaw-Pierce said she had been manager of the Pioneer Inn since May 2011. She made a paperwork




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error, which caused the business to lose its liquor license. The board approved the application.

The loan agreement with the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA) payable from the town’s net wastewater revenues and sales tax revenues to finance improvements to the town’s wastewater treatment system was approved at the last meeting, but they needed a super majority of the board to vote for it, and only four trustees attended the last meeting. The board unanimously approved the agreement.

Another requirement of the loan was to raise rates to cover the loan costs. The CWRPDA has evaluated town finances, and the town was deemed fiscally healthy. The project could be $2 million plus, and rates may have to be raised again, but they decided that $2.50 was enough to cover the cost per month per household. The board approved the sewer rate increase.

On October 16, Pelletier and the Nederland Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board (PROSAB) brought a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $350,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and to support a cash match of $46,000 with the remaining work to done for the development of Barker Meadows Park.

PROSAB Chair Joshua Lynch said according to the survey results, biking, hiking and running were at the top, then pedestrian and bike paths, community

gardens and fourth on the list is events. Masters made a motion not to approve, and Conrad seconded it, but the motion failed on a five to two vote. The next motion to approve the grant request passed on a five to two vote, with Masters and Conrad voting no.

The trustees approved a 3.2 percent Liquor License Application for Smoker Friendly. The Cigarette Shop, d.b.a., Smoker Friendly, owners Terrence Gallagher, Mary Szarmach, Daniel Gallagher, Michael Gallagher, applied for a Colorado 3.2 percent Liquor License and met all qualifications.

A petition allows people to say if they are for or against the liquor license. The results were 90 percent in favor of the license.

Scott Ptach, president of the Eco Pass Board, presented an update on the program. RTD has switched to a utilization-based contract model, which affected the Eco Pass contract price substantially. The program was given a little bit of a grace period, because they will go from a $96,000 contract to $372,000, so the contract is going up 20 percent in 2019.

NovemberThe board imposed a temporary

moratorium on the submission, acceptance, processing and approval of accessory dwelling unit applications on November 5. The trustees needed to impose a temporary moratorium because an ordinance passed by the board went into effect on November 17, 2018.

The board approved an amended

ordinance concerning in-home child care. Town staff was approached by a resident who wanted to offer licensed in-home child care, but municipal code doesn’t address that specifically. The draft ordinance permitted this use by special review where “private, elementary and secondary schools, state licensed group homes for the developmentally disabled, and child care centers” are allowed. Larsen suggested changing it to read “provides less than 24-hour care within the provider’s residence.”

The board conducted the first public hearing for the 2019 budget and fee schedule at the November 5 meeting and the second public hearing on November 20. The sewer revenue base fee was increased by $13,000, an increase of $2.50, or roughly 6 percent.

Health care plans for employees were finalized with a 7 percent increase in premiums, so the budget increased by $8,000 among all the different funds. The town has 24 full-time employees and seven part-time.

General Fund expenditures increased by $165,000. Capital projects increased by$ 25,000 for the plow and the match for the GOCO grant coming from the parking contract, resulting in a negative $132,000 change in net assets.

Excluding revenue set aside from the 2017 and 2018 parking contract for a park improvement grant match, the net change was negative $100,000. The town projects a $214,000 fund balance, which is well over the amount needed for Tax Payer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) requirements.

Pelletier informed the board of staff’s intention to apply for grant funding for improvements to Jefferson Street, the Visitor’s Center parking lot and a portion of west First Street. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) manages a lot of federal funds for roads and increasing air quality.

By approving the consent agenda, the trustees canceled the January 1, 2019, meeting.

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