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Pool is Open
During the February Board Meeting the Board of Directors voted to open the pool. Due to the limited capacity and hours and as a courtesy to all of our 480 members, all rules and restrictions will be strictly enforced. Please refer to the pool site for all rules and restrictions and to make a reservations.


Good Bye and Good Luck
We are going to miss Lee & Ivan Blom Ivan has been a loyal employee starting at the Clubhouse then helping with maintenance for over 10 years and Lee has been a part of the rock stars at the Clubhouse for 7 years. Please wish them good luck in their next venture.
Clubhouse Help Wanted
CLCC is looking for a Clubhouse Staff Member. Interested parties please email office@columbinelake.com your resume.
Game Night!
Join us for Virtual Bingo
Saturday, March 20th at 6pm. 
You will need an internet connection. 
Prizes and FUN! 
Sign up by March 13th
GREAT NEWS!! FUNDS FOR CLCC
Thank you so very much to the 150 homeowners, family members, and friends who donated to the Columbine Country Club Fire Fund. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and your donations will help us come back stronger after the Troublesome Fire we have endured.

The Go Fund Me fundraiser was set up in the midst of the fire’s chaos by 4 wonderful volunteer homeowners, Jana Miller, Rob Shamo, Liza Eilers (Board VP), and former Board President Brian Owens with the dual purpose of helping those that sadly lost their entire homes to the fire and to helping re-build our infrastructure and grounds. You have probably seen the devastation to the common area around the North Beach and the horse pasture as well as the burn of our maintenance building, all tools, signage, machines, and our Bobcat.

The homeowners met multiple times to monitor funds, build spreadsheets, respond to donors, communicate with our community and research needs. The fund received $67,131.00 in total, minus Go Fund Me processing fees of $1,512.26, we had a total of $65,618.74 to distribute. We asked donors where they wanted to direct their donations and strictly adhered to their wishes. We will be awarding $678.81 each to 29 homeowners/staff member that lost their homes (total $19,685.62). The remaining amount, $45,933.12 will be used to re-green and plant in the Spring and Fall as well as re-build our maintenance building.
 
Thank you CLCC donors for your kindness and giving in this time! Thank you to our volunteer homeowners for stepping up to help your neighbors without being asked, you are an example of why we have a great community.
Long Term Housing Needed
A year round homeowner has lost their home in Columbine due to the East Troublesome Fire. They currently have temporary housing until the end of April. they are wondering if anyone in Columbine would be willing to rent their house long term to them. If you are interested please email office@columbnielake.com and we will get you in touch with them.
Please help spread the word to keep CLCC safe
Several times in recent months we have responded to several close calls of improper disposal of hot coals or ashes from fireplaces or fire pits.

Safe disposal is necessary in keeping CLCC safe. Improperly discarded ashes can pose a fire risk and can jeopardize the safety of CLCC. Charcoal, charred firewood, and ashes can remain hot enough to start a fire for many hours, even
days, after you think the fire is out. As a safety precaution, treat all charcoal, charred wood, and ashes as hot.

What CLCC is doing:
  • Post better signage
  • Moved the ash can away from the compactor

Recommendations for homeowner’s:
  • Have a metal bucket at your home for ashes to cool before bringing them to the trash facilities
  • Do NOT place your household trash into the ash can
  • Allow charcoal and wood to burn out completely and let ashes cool at least 48 hours.
  • Never place ash and coal debris in the compactor or recycling area.

Please remind your family, friends, guests and renters of this.


Grand County Fire Recovery Newsletter
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Plans to Pave CR 49 & 48
Grand County is planning on repaving CR49 and CR48 hopefully in June. They don’t have exact dates yet, but will keep us updated as we get closer to summer. Stay tuned.
Snowmobile Trail Status
Trash Lock Update
All homeowner's have been emailed their trash code. Please start using your code to make sure there are no issues and to get used to the process. We will be closing up the opening in the near future and want you to feel comfortable with the lock.
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CLCC Plowing Reminder
CLCC is NOT responsible for removing the berm or plowing homeowner driveways. This is the responsibility of the homeowner. CLCC will plow the main roads first (Columbine & Kinnikinnick) then all other CLCC roads. Please remember it is the responsibility of each homeowner to plan during the winter for expected and unexpected snowfalls when heading out. 

Research Study from the East Troublesome Fire
Wellness After Wildfire
Mind Springs Health is providing Free, Private Support Sessions To Those Impacted By The East Troublesome Fire
On January 28, 2021, the Grand County Wildfire Council Steering Committee Meeting,

On January 28, 2021, the Grand County Wildfire Council Steering Committee Meeting, including a special guest from the Wildfire Research Center discussing the rapid risk assessments, social survey, and outcomes in Columbine Lake after the East Troublesome Fire.

Feedback from homeowners who attended the meeting said these three specific items made the most difference above anything else:


1. County reflective signs present giving address.
2. Mitigation had been done at site.
3. Easy access to the property.
Part of CLCC History
Grand Lake Business Relief Fund
A group of volunteers has created a Grand Lake Business Relief Fund..( under The Grand Foundation umbrella.)

They have requested that we share this flyer with you to spread awareness of their program. CLCC HOA is not affiliated with this program or requesting homeowners to donate, unless they want to. We felt this was good information to share with everyone on how folks from Grand County are helping local businesses in Grand Lake.
A team including Andy Marshall and Ernie Bjorkman are available to answer any questions by calling them at 970-887-3111 ext. 3.
Updates on Building Criteria
The BOD has updated the language to Article 3.04 section k. The content is still the same, however we updated the language to clarify the fees and deposits.
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CLCC Hours
Office
we are available by email office@columbinelake.com or 970-627-8120

Clubhouse/Pool
Pool is open to owners with limited hours and by reservation only

Recycling
Wednesdays & Sundays
10 to 4

CLCC is limited in recycling hours due to space and vendor schedule
Key Players at CLCC
Clubhouse Rockstars

Nanette (Nan) Barbiche
Renita McGrail
Will Reddy
Ann Romshek
Janis Trevino
Full Time Staff

General Manager             
Dave Kaeding                   
303-501-7790                        

Administrator
Heike Wilson
970-627-8120

Operations Technician
Keith Kratz
Board of Directors

Mark Woltkamp, President
Liza Eilers, Vice President
Julie McCarty, Secretary
Scott Wilson, Treasurer
Sharon Illsley, Director
Rebecca Fine, Director
Geoff Schaney, Director
John Joyce, Director
Becky Brentlinger, Director

Emergency and Important Numbers

Grand County Sheriff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-725-3343
Grand Lake Fire Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-627-8428
Grand County Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-725-3347
Town of Grand Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-627-3435
Middle Park Medical Center . . . . . . . . 970-887-5800
Three Lakes Water & San . . . . . . . . . . 970-627-3544
Columbine Lake Water District . . . . . . 970-627-3683
Mountain Parks Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . 970-887-3378

CLCC Committees
ARC
Liza Eilers
Becky Brentlinger
Rob Shamo
Dave Holst
Mari Fountain
Sally Lowdermilk

Safety and Security
Becky Brentlinger
Dave Kaeding
John Korpal
Dennis Hathaway
Vince Verbel

GL21
Becky Brentlinger
Sharon Illsley
Ken Lund
George Coolen
John Amerman
Bernie Guth

East Troublesome
Fire Fund Raising
Liza Eilers
Brian Owens
Jana Miller
Rob Shamo

Weed Warriors
Lisa Kalama
Nanette Barbiche
Katie Ellis
Betty Bush



Re-Vegetation Committee
Liza Eilers
Dave Kaeding
Jana Miller
Martin Ruble
Scott Wilson
Rob Shamo
Mary Beth Fleurquin
Betty Bush
Susanna Nelson
Charlotte Jecminek
Kristin Alix
Trela Phelps
Cindy Kahan
Bernie Guth

Lake Patrol
Becky Brentlinger
Pete Varga
Tony Garr
Jody Fattore
Phoebe Kellar

Social Committee
Rebecca Fine
Cathy Lund
Gretchen Everett

Fine Structure & Fee Schedule
Geoff Schaney
John Amerman
Rebecca Fine 
John Joyce