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Lake City, Colorado, is a nationally recognized Main Street community and follows a four-point approach to revitalization and historic preservation. Find out more here.
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Holiday Gift Idea
Celebrate Lake City with two hand-painted wine glasses and an embroidered apron featuring Uncompahgre Peak and the artwork of Rain Bodine.
$50 for the set
Proceeds benefit historic preservation efforts and the Prostate Cancer Awareness Fund.
Questions? Call 970-944-3478 or Danielle at 970-944-8100.
Available at Storm Front Gallery
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Commemorative Ornaments |
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$35 per set or $20 each
Limited quantity
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Buying History
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Lake City DIRT received a National Trust for Historic Preservation grant through the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns to create an informational piece for potential & existing historic property owners in Lake City. Community partners include the Town, County, Historical Society, and local realty companies.
Only one of five projects selected nationwide, this piece describes the emotional, financial, & historical benefits of preserving historic structures in LakeCity - a place that dates back to the 1870s. As well as providing information about caretaking techniques and where to go for further assistance and resources, "Buying History" proactively promotes ownership of historic structures and a better understanding of our historic preservation guidelines in the historic district.
Lake City has more than 90 contributing structures and a historic preservation ordinance in place. Thank you to the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jill Seyfarth of Cultural Resources Planning, and Angela Hollingsworth of APH Creative Design for this project. Click here |
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DIRT Diggings
November 2008 |
Greetings!
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! You'll find information on our revitalization and historic preservation efforts in Lake City, Colorado, as well as the scoop on local businesses and community happenings. Enjoy. |
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DIRT News
Site Visit from DOLA and DCI (Department of Local Affairs and Downtown Colorado, Inc) - as a Main Street Community, Lake City is able to take advantage of a Resource Team Visit. Six consultants - Teri Cutright, Andre Natta, Scott Day, Katherine Correll, Don Van Wormer, and Rich Sales - reviewed aspects of economic revitalizations efforts, promotions, downtown design, and our organization. In town for several days, this group hosted focus group meetings and interviews with community residents and organizations. Written recommendations from the team will be provided and we look forward to sharing findings. This program is financially sponsored by DOLA. A special thank you to Kat Correll of DCI for all the preparation work needed!
Do you own historic property in Lake City? Or are you thinking of purchasing a historic structure? A new piece has been created which describes economic benefits and resources available to owners. Download the Buying History piece from the website today - www.lakecitydirt.com or call 970-944-DIRT to request a copy. This project was funded by the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, in partnership with Cultural Resources Planning and APH Creative Design.
The Susan B. Anthony interpretive sign was presented to the Pioneer Jubilee Women's Club this week. The sign will be installed in the spring, near the former site of J. Warner Mills' law office.
Come and hunt for the Missing Mistletoe in area businesses. Prizes awarded. More info at www.lakecitydirt.com
Community Holiday calendar - can you believe it's winter? - online at www.lakecity.com
August 2009 may be Lake City History Month. A marketing campaign has been proposed to package existing and new heritage tourism events into a month-long celebration next year. Let us know if you or your organization is interested in participating.
Zach Guthrie is joining the Lake City DIRT staff through an internship program. Zach will be working on volunteer coordination and projects to connect projects and people.
Colorado Center for Community Development drafted a downtown design plan. These are conceptual ideas for further beautification projects, based on conversations and ideas of locals - now available for comment. Please go to www.lakecitydirt.com and review the draft plan. Let us know what you think.
Buy Local. Eat Local. Be Local! Go to lakecitydirt.com for a list of everyday items available in Lake City; post the logo in your store; offer local appreciation discounts; or provide feedback to businesses on products you may need.
Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. 2% interest, $5,000 maximum, must be a Lake City business owner. Click here for more info.
Courthouse and Bank Ornaments - The 2007 Commemorative Ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank; the 2008 ornament features the Hinsdale County Courthouse. Purchase one for $20 or the set for $35. A limited quantity of each is available.
Coffee and Conversations - a monthly discussion hosted by DIRT. Business owners, residents, visitors - all are welcome! November 11th - 8 a.m. at the Mocha Moose Coffee House. This month's discussion will focus on results of recent surveys (resident and hidden talents) and a recap of the summer economy.
Telecommuting services including wireless internet and space available for meetings now offered at the DIRT office. To schedule, please call 970-944-DIRT or ed@lakecitydirt.com
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Frank Olson Maintenance & A to Z Services offer a 200 foot fiber optic cable with one-inch video camera for water and sewer line problems. 970-944-0222.
Save the Date: Rural Philanthrophy Days of the Western Slope, June 17th - 19th, in Crested Butte. Who should attend? Non-profit representatives, community leaders and residents.
Take advantage of the Business Library - sponsored by the Small Business Development Council and housed at the Hinsdale Dale/Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
Do you ONJO ? Announcing - an online forum to celebrate the Lake City area - residents, visitors, businesses, nonprofits. Join the conversation. Go to www.lakecityonjo.com Friends of Lake City (here and away) - take the time to share your favorite Lake City moments and memories.
Ladies night and open house featuring the spectacular jewelry made locally by Michelle Pollitt (Kaziah Jewelry) at Mean Jean's on November 13th. Special wine prices.
Local businesses are gearing up for the holidays! Gift-wrapping supplies at the Blue Spruce ... wreaths from Velvet Faces ... eggnog lattes at the Mocha Moose Coffee House. |
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There is new snow on the conifers of Lake City, the air is crisp, and the sky is bright blue. Whether it's the fading fall or the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, I find myself unusually grateful this morning.
The spectacular beauty of the Lake City area, and the warmth and generousity of its residents and visitors, indeed make this a little slice of heaven. As happens every month when I sit down to look at what we are accomplishing as a community ... I am inspired and humbled to be a part of this work.
Respectfully,
Kristie Borchers
Lake City DIRT
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