Troublesome Triumph



By Paul and Mary Johnson, Directors, Colorado Unit Mennonite Disaster Services

Disasters are always sudden and unexpected. Disaster recovery is different. It’s long and slow-small steps barely visible. Columbine Lake needs to take time to celebrate small victories after October 21, 2020.

That night CLCC lost 28 homes, the maintenance shop, and equipment and thousands of beloved trees. This June was the time to celebrate our community rebuilding together after the wildfires. On June 16 to 26, something inspiring happened. Columbine Owners came together to partner in a massive clean-up and restoration project. 

The Columbine team; Dave Kaeding, Keith Kratz and Heike Wilson invited Mennonite Disaster Services (one of five FEMA nationally recognized first responders in disasters) to help with Columbine Lake fire recovery. On the list was cutting of dangerous dead trees in common areas and road right of ways, chipping a mountain of burned slash in the horse meadow on the west end of our community, spreading the chip material to prevent erosion, and replanting of native grasses to help the burned land recover. Our project ended with a free chef prepared meal, live bluegrass music by “Mike Hanifen and Friends” at our Community Center, and a celebration to rebuild as a community. Thanks to all who made this possible! 

Here are some statistics to help understand the impact of this project:

-1148 Volunteer hours donated from volunteers from all over Colorado

-432 Volunteer hours given by members of the Columbine Lake community, including Dave and Keith

-39 Hours of chipper operations donated by Mennonite Disaster Services

-63 Burned trees cut out of roadways and common areas

-42 tons of burned trees and slash chipped

-19 tons of chips spread for erosion control and revegetating burned areas

-50 pounds of Native grass seed spread throughout Columbine Lake

-9 children planted ½ acre of new grass in the burned meadow

We are truly blessed to live in a community where neighbors care for and help each other. If you would like to learn more about volunteering to help restore our community, please call 970-627-8120 or email columbinelake.com. It takes all of us to assure Columbine remains the special place it is. 

Clubhouse Staff Wanted

We are loosing some of our clubhouse staff and will need to look at reducing the clubhouse hours unless we can find staff members. Please contact the office at [email protected] or 970-627-8120 if you or if you know anyone.

Slash n Trash

Saturday, July 24th from 8am to 4pm

&

Sunday, July 25th from 8am to 2pm or until dumpster are full

Remember your CLCC badge or you will not be able to dump!

Slash n Trash will be at the Clubhouse -Yes the dumpsters at the Clubhouse will be to dump both your slash and trash and we will have more dumpster this year to accommodated the slash.

We will NOT have chipping this year as previously communicated

Click for more information and fees

NO SLASH is to be brought to the horse pasture!

Noxious weeds sprayers will be available for homeowners use

additional info has been emailed out earlier and we will do another email blast as we get closer to the event.

Architectural Review Committee

Did you know that ARC was part of the original covenants in foundation of CLCC? The Mission of the ARC is to make fair and consistent decisions on building, additions, improvements and workmanship in accordance with our HOA Building Criteria.

We are excited to announce a new member to the ARC, Mike Boileau who has resided in our community for many years. Michael currently is a financial consultant for IT Business Management and has years of experience in analyst actuarial work. He brings us skills in research, policy, technology and attention to detail. We are lucky to have him and look forward to having him help us better archive work done on homes as much has been lost in the burn.

Welcome Michael!!

Got Trout?

Rainbow trout was stocked in the lake at the end of May and another will happen this month.

Happy fishing!

Mosquitos got you down?

Here is what some owners use click here

CLCC will not fog more this year

Hartman/Auville wedding

The Clubhouse has been reserved on August 21st for the Hartman/Auville wedding. We ask for your cooperation to avoid the upper level of the clubhouse so they can celebrate with their loved ones.

4th of July and Summer Calendar

A great time was had by all at the Fourth of July parade and picnic. It was a special day honoring our first responders and meeting together as a community. Camp Columbine was back and our CL kids had a blast! A huge thanks to the Events Committee: Cathy Lund, Gretchen Everett, Chris and Lisa Atencio, and the countless volunteers that made it a fun and memorable week! 

Summer Calendar 

-July 24th, 10am- Yoga at the office beach; novices welcome! Bring your mat and water. 

-August 7th, 5pm -Happy hour and concert at the gazebo. Drinks and snacks provided. 

-August 21, 6pm-Open Mike/ Talent Show at the lake August 21, 6pm at the office beach. All talents and ages encouraged to participate! 

-CLCC Regatta Sep 4th, 10am (more info to follow- via email)

-September 5, 9am CLCC Annual Pancake Breakfast (including bloody Mary’s and mimosas) at the gazebo

For more information contact Rebecca Fine: [email protected]

August Clubhouse Hours

Closed Tuesdays

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4 to 8

Friday & Saturday 12 to 8

Sunday 10 to 6

Owner's badge must be shown for entry.

Kindness is key when enjoying the clubhouse.

Clubhouse phone number 970-557-3291

Clubhouse help wanted. Contact [email protected] if you or you know of anyone who is interested.