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Mark your Calendar: September 13
September 10, Canyon Cleanup Flea MarkSetee page
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September 24, Chili Challenge and Meet & Greet

iNSIDE THIS ISSUE...

3 EarthWatch 14 WildAware - of moose in the road!
By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister
By Jody Dickson PO BOX 7351, Crescent Branch
16 CCC Quick Quiz #20 Golden CO, 80403
4 Operation Round-up Adds Up!
303.642.0067 please leave a message
By John Jantsch email: [email protected]

5 CCCPRD Update By Ruth Rodgers Website: www.cccmountainmessenger.com

Submitted by CCC Parks and Rec Board 17 Rules Rules Rules Produced, Designed and Printed monthly by
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School Secretar y/Health Aide 18 CCC July 4th Freedom Fest
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9 The Conductor’s Dispatch
By Dr. Annette Lambeth 20th of the month regarding news you feel Canyon
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21 Estate Planning and Our Pets would enjoy reading. If you have recently moved to
11 It Takes a Canyon! the canyon, had a new baby, wedding, write stories,
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EARTHWATCH ▪ By Jody Dickson

Beach Health not to damage the plants. If the plants aren’t there, then the sand
will likely blow away causing the loss of shoreline ecosystems. Dunes
Since we are in the heart of Colorado and don’t get much are important to protect the inland marshes which host distinct
exposure to sandy beaches, I haven’t thought of it much as an animal life from the beaches themselves.
environmental topic. However, I was fortunate enough to have
spent most of July on the Virginia coast with my sister. Plenty of The threat to the dunes and inland marshes also comes from
beach time has prompted me to look into the environmental issues the rising sea levels due to climate change. Obviously, these areas
affecting beaches. In previous editions of Earthwatch, I’ve covered will be flooded by the nearby larger bodies of water as the sea-level
the impacts of waste, especially plastic waste, on the oceans, and, rises. While one would think then those ecosystems would just move
to some degree (pardon the pun), I’ve covered the impacts of rising further inland, that area is already occupied by our structures like
sea levels which will inherently impact our coastlines. Just like our seawalls that are protecting homes. Thus, when those areas are
own ecosystems, beaches are a unique, complex, and in some ways, flooded these special ecosystems will be lost entirely.
delicate ecosystem. Beaches are home to many unique plants
and animals, so when those ecosystems are out-of-balance or are We love our beaches, especially for all the recreational
damaged, it threatens the systems and everything that lives in these opportunities they give us some of which are observing and enjoying
precious habitats. this unique natural environment. If we want to continue to be able
to enjoy them, we’ll have to work to protect our beaches from these
The first major threat to beach health is pollution. This can be significantly impactful threats.
the trash that mixes into these environments, but it can also be
waste from drainage from runoff upstream or from ships and boats. We are listening …
Too much rain or melting snow in a short period of time can cause An episode of the podcast “This is Love” called the “Grandfather of
wastewater overflows. Chemicals that run off yards and fields (e.g. the Forest” Apropos to the theme of the podcast, this episode is a
fertilizers and pesticides) or chemicals released by manufacturing love story to the American Chestnut tree that has been significantly
factories can cause contamination. Even the sunscreen we use can threatened by a blight since the early 1900s. Yet there are a lot of
impact coral reefs and other marine life that live on or near our people, in a lot of different ways, that are trying to do something
beaches. All of these pollutants can disrupt the balance of the beach about it which is where the love comes in. I don’t want to spoil too
ecosystems and cause problems. much as it is a sweet, bittersweet and hopeful story, so go take a
listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts.
The second major threat to our beaches is erosion. This is why
most beaches have signs up about not walking on the dunes in order Continued on page 4

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EarthWatch Cont’d from page 3 Get Involved!
Why should you become a member of TEG? By being a member of
Calendar of Events: TEG, you can quickly find neighbors
August 16th – TEG Board Meeting – 7 pm – (NOTE: new date and who are like-minded with you on
time.) Our board meetings are on a conference call. All are welcome. environmental priorities. 
If you want to attend, please contact us for information. Please visit To join, go to our website: tegcolorado.org
our *new* website for more info: tegcolorado.org or on Facebook
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Operation Round-up Adds Up!
▪ By John Jantsch
When you turn your lights on or open your refrigerator, you might
not realize you could be helping a neighbor in need.  Nederland, and unincorporated Gilpin County on the Colorado
United Power has operated a program called Operation Round-up Front Range. 
for more than twenty-five years. Operation Round-up allows United
Power customers to automatically share a In 2021, $122,500 was used for direct assistance to individuals
few pennies each month to help those in our and families in the United Power territory, according to the fund’s
mountain communities in need. 
annual report. Canyon Cares and other partner
Operation Round-Up is a member-driven organizations use grants from the fund to help
program sponsored by United Power. First, those seeking assistance. They typically pay rent,
members choose to round up their monthly mortgage, and utility bills for those in crisis. 
electric bill to the next whole dollar. Then,
by pooling the small contributions of all Providing emergency financial aid, paid directly
participating members, United Power to the auto shop, insurance company, mortgage
contributes those donations to organizations company, or landlord, assures that funds go for
that significantly impact our local community. their intended purpose. In many cases, it can be
just the stopgap that someone needs to help them
Canyon Cares is a current Operation Round-up partner. These keep the heat on, keep their home, or in some
funds allow us to provide short-term resources to help care for the cases, stay employed. 
necessities and urgent needs of residents in Coal Creek Canyon, This focus on giving community members the help they need
to get back on their feet and remain a contributing member of the
community is what programs like Operation Round-up and the
direct assistance it enables are all about. 

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If you want to contribute to the Operation Round-up fund and time grants from the fund. The Round-Up Board meets quarterly
keep those pennies adding up to keep our mountain communities to review grant requests. Organizations interested in applying for
strong, simply visit  www.unitedpower.com/Round-Up  and signup Round-Up funds can find more information and the application
today. Operation Round-up also accepts one-time donations.  at www.unitedpower.com/Round-Up.

In addition, if you know an organization that operates in the John Jantsch is a board member of Canyon Cares and a resident
United Power service area, they may be about to apply for one-
of Coal Creek Canyon

CCCPRD Update ▪ Submit ted by CCC Parks and Rec Distric t Board

Mountain Fest 2022 is rolling in like a warm breeze over the Did you know that setting up a Carnival Tent takes a community?
divide on August 6 from 12-4 at the CCCIA. This event is full Volunteers needed! Reach out to Linda Martin to secure your spot
of fun with karaoke, treasure hunts, a Fake Beard contest, Hybre and to help your community during this super fun event. We’re
Thorne’s Soap Whittlin’ Contest, and more! Plus, get yer burly scheduling short volunteer shifts so you can still enjoy the fun. We’ll
on with our annual obstacle course! Our photo contest will be need help with the grill station, cross walkers, set up and knock
“Mountain Babies” themed so - get creative and share your best down, and more!
pix! Have a classic in the garage you want to show off? Enjoy our
“Drop in Car Show”! We’ll be adding more event details over on our Best,
Facebook page - so swing on over and follow us for more details. The CCC Parks and Rec District Board and Mountain Fest Planning
Committee
Mountain Fest is the annual fundraiser for CCCPRD and we’re Rachel, Ashley, Lena, Ronnie, and Linda
looking for more raffle donations and sponsors for this year’s event
so please reach out to Ronnie Cooper ([email protected])
and support us with your sponsorships ranging from $25-$500.

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Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School Supply Lists

Kindergarten Supply List 2022-2023 • 2 – Large box of facial tissue
• 1 – Clorox wipes
The following supplies will not be used communally. • 2 – Packages of pencils - Sharpened
• 1 – Large Backpack, big enough to hold daily reading folders and • 1 – Box of primary colored markers (we always run out of red and black
large library books, clearly marked with your child’s name so if your child wants 2 boxes, it would be better for the whole year)
• 1 – Lunch box or lunch bag (Please Write Student’s Name) • 1 – Box quart size Ziploc bags • 1 – Box gallon size Ziploc bags
• 1 – Water bottle with student’s name on it (non-disposable) • 1 – Box of Band-Aids (child size)
• 2 – Folders (solid colored) Please DO NOT send in any of the following items:
• 2 – Pkg. of #2 wooden pencils - Sharpened • Pencil top erasers • Rulers • Colored pencils #
• 2 – Package of 8 colored washable markers (any size tip)
• 1 – Box of 24 crayons Second Grade Supply List 2022-2023
• 1 – Spiral notebooks (Please Write Student’s Name)
• 3 – packs of glue sticks The following supplies will be used communally.
• 1 – Lysol wipes container Please DO NOT write your child’s name on the following items
• 2 – Boxes of Kleenex unless stated.
• 1 – Headphones (sized to fit your student, this will be their personal • 1 – Set of headphones (no ear buds)**
set and will come back home at the end of the year) • 1 – Packages of black dry erase markers
• 1 – Pencil/Supply box (Please Write Student’s Name) • 2 – Boxes of Facial Tissues
• 1 – Box of Band-Aids (child size) • 2 – White Poster Boards
Please DO NOT send in any of the following items: • 2 – Containers of disinfectant wipes
• Pencil top erasers • Rulers • Colored pencils # • 1 – Package of white cardstock (8 ½” x 11”)
• 1 – Bottle of hand sanitizer
First Grade Supply List 2022-2023 • 1 – Pack of post-it notes
• 1 – Pack of construction paper
Clearly label these items with your child’s name: • 1 – Box of Ziploc bag, gallon size
• 1 – Large Backpack, big enough to hold daily reading folders and • 1 – Pack Glue Sticks
large library books w/their name on it • 1 – Pack Colored Pencils
• Supply box for pencils, markers, etc. to go inside the desk • 1 – package of Pencils – sharpened
• 1 – Lunch box or lunch bag w/their name on it • 2 – glue sticks
• 1 – Headphones (sized to fit your student, this will be their personal • 1 – 24 count Crayola crayons
set and will come back home at the end of the year) • 1 – Package of markers

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• 2 – Pink Erasers • 1 – Pair of scissors
**Please send headphones that can stay at school (labeled w/ • 1 – 1” Three Ring Binder
student’s name) # • 4 – Any color pocket folders
• 2 – Composition notebooks
THIRD GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2022-2023 • 1 – Daily Planner (student picks own)
• 1 – Headphones or Earbuds (to keep at school) if not still at school
• 1 – Water bottle • 1 – Package of glue sticks
• 1 – Bicycle water bottle holder for desk • 1 – Box of Ziploc bags (gallon size)
• 2 – Boxes #2 pencils already sharpened • 1 – Large box of Kleenex #
• 1 – Personal pencil sharpener
• 1 – Supply box Fifth Grade Supply List 2022-2023 
• 1 – Pack color pencils
• 1 – Pack of Fine-tip markers Community Supplies:
• 1 – Black Sharpie ● 3 or more  containers of anti-bacterial wipes
• 1 – Pair of scissors ● 2 large or 3 small boxes of Kleenex 
• 3 – Any color pocket folders ● 2 packages of Sticky Notes (any size)
• 2 – Composition notebooks ● 2 Pack of Dry-Erase Expo Markers (for teacher and students’ desks)
• 1 – Daily Planner (student picks own) ● Ziploc Bags (sandwich, quart, and/or gallon size) 
• 1 – 1” Three Ring Binder Individual/Personal Supplies:
• 1 – Headphones or Earbuds (to keep at school) if not still at school ● 1 – 3 subject Spiral Notebook for Math
• 2 – Containers of anti-bacterial wipes ● 1 – Daily Planner (student can select one, will be used daily during Morning Meeting)
• 1 – Package of glue sticks ● 1 – Clipboard
• 1 – Box of Ziploc bags (gallon size) # ● 1 – Composition notebooks (lined)
● 3 – Pocket folders (any color)
Fourth Grade Supply List 2022-2023 ● 1 – pair of ear buds or headphones
● 1 – 1 inch three ring binders
• 1 – Water bottle ● 1 – Supply box: These need to be on the larger side, as students
• 1 – Bicycle water bottle holder for desk do not store personal belongings anywhere but at their desk.
• 2 – Boxes #2 pencils already sharpened ● 1 – Scissors
• 1 – Personal pencil sharpener ● 1 – Package Color Pencils 
• 1 – Supply box ● 1 – Package Mr. Sketch Marker – (poster-making)
• 1 – Clipboard ● 1 – Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
• 1 – Packs color pencils ● 1 – Hand Pencil Sharpener 
• 1 – Pack of Fine-tip markers
• 1 – Black Sharpie Continued on page 8

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CCCK-8 School Supply List Continued from page 7 Seventh Grade Supply List 2022-2023

● 1 – Package of Pencils (Mechanical or regular) Specific Class Supplies

● 1 – Erasable Pens (optional) • 3 – Composition books

● 1 – Pack Small Dry-Erase Eraser (for erasing dry-erase markers on desks) • 1 – Composition book graph paper style (for math)
• 4 – Folder (recommended to be different colors)
● 1 – Pack of Highlighters 
• 1 – Protractor
● 1 – Pack of Black Sharpies: Fine Point and Regular
• 1 – Ruler
● 1 – Sombrero (Used or new, optional, for celebrations) #
• 1 – Package of colored pencils
Sixth Grade Supply List 2022-2023 General

Personal supplies: • 2 – Glue sticks

• 5 – Twin Pocket Folders with 3 fasteners (5 different colors) • 2 – Boxes of facial tissue

• 3 – Composition notebooks (lined) (3 different colors) NO SPIRALS • 1 – Pack Post-it-notes
• 1 – Set of Headphones or Earbuds (to keep at school)
• 1 – Ruler
• 2 – Containers of anti-bacterial wipes
• One supply box (case) that will hold the following:
• 1 – Pack of copy paper
o 1 – Headphone or Earbuds (to keep at school)
• 1 – Pack (48pk.) of #2 American made wooden pencils (pre-sharpened)
o 1 – Package of Pencils
• 1 – Package of pencil top erasers
o 1 – Pair of scissors
• 1 – Ziploc bags (sandwich size)
o 1 – Package colored pencils
• 1 – Pack Dry Erase Expo Markers
o 1 – Package of Crayola Markers
• 1 – Package of Sharpies (color or black) #
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The Conductor’s Dispatch ▪ By Brad Swar t zwelter

Power in the Canyon

The roar is unmistakable. Thundering locomotives hauling the Train in 1985. The glory of that beautiful engine is well preserved
weight of 300 semi-trucks up a two percent grade. To stand next
to the mighty machines powering up the railway in Coal Creek Canyon to this day at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. Although
is something that is not just heard – it is felt.
small by today’s standards, that engine reliably did its job through
The first time mechanized power chugged up from the confluence
of the South Platte and Cherry Creek into the marvelous vistas above our neighborhood on a near daily basis for three decades. If there is
Leyden was on September 28th, 1903. That first engine was David
Moffat’s old number 21 – a 132,000 pound steam engine with only a railroad locomotive we residents of Coal Creek and South Boulder
28,000 lbs. of tractive effort. That little trail blazer cost a whopping
$13,500! It wasn’t much even in that time – but it was a start. Creek can call “ours”, the 5771 is it.
During the reign of the 5771 on the passenger side of tahd(ev[ManFocfeOfadXt. VLYH
From that first tiny smoke belching puffer-belly to today’s lash-up Sub., black and gold freight units got bigger and more
of massive 428,000 pound SD70-AH-16 locomotives, there has been
an amazing evolution of power pulling trains on the Moffat line. .DWK\ .HDWLQJTunnels and high altitude in our canyon required greater air intake for
There may still be a few old-timers with us today who have distant Continued on page 10
memories of seeing, or perhaps more acutely hearing, the last of the
steamers in our Canyon. Many of us saw the first generation diesels.
All of us can see the modern state-of-the-art power in action today.
Soon even greater advances will ply the curves of Coal Creek Canyon
on the Moffat Subdivision.

The most famous of those early diesels was the much
photographed Rio Grande #5771 F9 painted in brilliant “Grande Gold”.
That workhorse pulled the original California Zephyr starting in 1955,
and later the Rio Grande Zephyr from 1971 until its demise in 1983.
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Conductor’s Dispatch Cont’d from page 9 amber brake indicator lights (green
the giant 16 cylinder motors than flatter and lower parts of the nation.
By the mid 1970’s a modified unit (railroad slang for locomotive) was means the brakes are off, amber
created for the Rio Grande Railroad – the SD40-T2, or tunnel motors
as they became known. Reliability, power, and profitability were means brakes are applied). By the
unequaled by these 6 axle beasts. As the coal boom of the late 20th
Century increased demand for energy from Colorado’s high country turn of the 21st Century, Amtrak
mines in Paonia and Craig, the SD40-T2s answered the call and
exceeded expectations. Emissions restrictions from the EPA brought had upgraded to GE Genesis P42
an inglorious end to the T2s, but one has been preserved – the DRGW
5401 - and is also on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum not locomotives that we can still see
far from the 5771.
pulling the Zephyr today.
When Amtrak took over the Zephyr in 1983, it brought a new
sound to our canyon. The distinctive whine of FP40s with HEP (head On September 11, 1996, the
end power to provide electricity to the coach cars it also pulled). Those
boxy engines were loud and smoky for diesels. They pulled the first Moffat line came under the control
Superliner Amtrak cars through the Canyon, sporting little green and
of the Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
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By then the EPA had become
Fuels reduction specialist
the driving force in locomotive
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Improving your home’s defensible space one tree at a time. cleaner, more environmentally with Tier IV EPA compliance.These engines
friendly engines with fewer exhaust will soon replace the old P-42s on the
toxins. Engine shape and power Zephyr in Coal Creek Canyon.
ratings have basically stayed the

same for 30 years, but computerized control and efficiency has

advanced dramatically. Today, a loaded UP coal train will create 1/3rd

less pollution than a similar weight train pulled over the same route

by the old and mighty SD40-T2s. Needless to say, freight companies

like the UP and passenger operators like Amtrak are paying dearly

to comply with EPA regulations.

Soon Amtrak will join the UP and BNSF by operating “Tier IV”

rated locomotives (the most recent EPA standard). Crews of the

California Zephyr are already training on the German designed and

American assembled Siemens Charger ALC-42. No longer will you

see big plumes of nasty exhaust blasting from the top of Amtrak

locomotives. They will also be much quieter than what we are used

to. The new and truly attractive engines should be common-place

on our line by Fall of this year.

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Not all power on the Moffat follows current EPA requirements. Looking farther ahead I assume that one day the railroad
Some companies, Amtrak included, have been granted waivers industry will eliminate emissions altogether. I hope it won’t be too
to operate older, more filthy locomotives until replacements are long from now when fully battery electric trains with renewable
obtained. Amtrak, for example, still runs the P-42s but has shown recharging energy sources will grace the steep grades of the Moffat
good faith by ordering the new Chargers (at over $6 million each!). route. On that day we will all breathe more easily. The beauty and
Another passenger train has apparently also received a waiver. Just wonder of railroading will still be there for all to see and enjoy. Sadly
a few days ago my wife called to say she thought there was a steam however, the thunderous pulse of the indomitable carbon powered
engine on the Big Ten Curves near Highway 93 and Coal Creek Canyon locomotives will be gone forever.
Road! In a state of confused exhilaration I nearly broke my neck All Aboard!
racing to the patio to look down on this anomaly. Sadly, it was just See you on the Rails,
the Rocky Mountaineer with their old diesels that were pumping Conductor Brad
out thick, black smoke.

It Takes a Canyon! ▪ By Linda Mar tin and Dave Pence

to expect in the coming months, along with details on where to find
the most up-to-date project information and how to connect with us
This month I wanted to loop Denver Water back in, and make sure if you still have questions or concerns.
our Coal Creek Canyon residents are well informed! It is vital to
a smoother “living through the project” experience. Our goal is to So, what can you expect to see in the canyon during the second
maximize safety during this potentially dangerous project. The first half of 2022?
death was a worker. That was sad. The next one could be a canyon
resident, head-on’ed by a driver in a hurry, crossing the double yellow Staging Area: Beginning in late summer 2022, our contractor,
lines to pass a slow truck. Please slow down everyday, neighbors. Kiewit Barnard Joint Venture (KBJV), will relocate the temporary
“Drive CHILL on the Hill”!! Anyway, here is the update from Denver staging area to a new location near the intersection of highways 72
Water: and 93. As with our current staging area, this location allows us to
consolidate deliveries and facilitate workforce carpooling to reduce
Part of meeting our safety commitment to canyon residents, traffic disruptions in the canyon. In addition, delivery drivers and
workers and recreationists visiting Gross Reservoir is making sure workers will receive regular briefings on how to travel safely through
those disrupted by the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project are informed the canyon.
about construction activities in the area. Below is an overview of what
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It Takes A Canyon! Cont’d from page 11 phased along the roadway. As we get closer to work beginning, we
Highway 72 and Gross Dam Road intersection: Work began in will send out additional information through mail, the online “My
Map” and social media.
this area in June. During the first part of the work, Lumen (formerly
Century Link) and Xcel Energy are relocating their underground utility Before travelling through the canyon or heading up to the North
lines. Lumen’s contractor and Xcel crews, not Denver Water, are doing Shore to recreate, we recommend you check the project’s My Map
this work. However, we will share information via email and the online at https://bit.ly/368pNSz. Learn more about the Gross Reservoir
“My Map” as we have it to keep our neighbors updated. Expansion Project, as well as schedule a virtual or in-person meeting
with a project representative, at grossreservoir.org. And if you have
Following the utility relocations, KBJV will begin work on the any questions or comments, call the project hotline at 303-628-6348
new intersection location, just to the east of the current intersection. or send an email to [email protected].
The new intersection will improve sight lines and enable large vehicles
to navigate it safely, permanently improving safety for residents, Dave Pence is a retired Boulder Valley Schools teacher,
visitors and workers. If you are traveling through the area, you may former W-EMT, former National Outdoor Leadership
see lane closures and temporary delays. Please be safe and pay School (NOLS) instructor and a 30+ years resident of Coal
attention to signs and project personnel. Creek Canyon.

Gross Dam Road: Work to improve roadway safety on Gross Dam Linda Martin is a Volunteer Coordinator for Saws &
Road has started. Earlier in July, KBJV placed roadside barriers along Slaws, past Board member of CCCIA, CCCPRD, and past
Gross Dam Road between Flagstaff Road and the railroad tracks. owner of Wee Creekers Child Care.

Later in 2022, KBJV will widen portions of Gross Dam Road to
improve safety for neighbors, recreationists and workers. All work
will be done within easements or the road right-of-way and will be

SURVIVORS IN CHAOS ▪ By MB Reith

AT TACKING MOTHER NATURE

Sort of a joke. Just more of ‘Continuing on with Early Retirement thought. But if I had? This current state of world affairs is NOT what
Stories.’ When one is over 65, which is an age group I’m most I could ever have imagined. My friends remind me, and I am going
familiar with, you may begin to see that being in this age group has to remind us all, the simple fact: this is life. Maybe not the life we
disadvantages. Yeah, yeah there are some who think there are also might have imagined? But it is life. There are bound to be joys and
benefits? Advantages. At this particular juncture in this Babyboomer’s disappointments. Move on. IIWII (It is what it is). Eewee? I digress,
life? The jury is still out. Especially due to the, as previously discussed or carry on, same thing.
ad nauseam*: “pandamit”. Feels like my advantages of nearing
retirement/or retiring are minimal. The disadvantages? In MY life, As I head into 3rd year of (unplanned) early and then complete
to ME, it is obvious, that this isn’t what I thought was going to be retirement? (is that a question?) I find myself doing (more?) silly
happening in my 70s. As mentioned before? I never gave it much things — like trying to help the hummingbirds get to their feeders

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WildAware - of moose in the road!
▪ By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister
Moose - Reports are coming in of two moose in the lower canyon,
trying to cross Hwy. 72 - that’s an accident waiting to happen. United Power office, Spruce Canyon Drive, Spruce Canyon Circle,
Do be ready to hit the brakes as you go around corners! There was a near Wondervu, Debra Ann, Camp Eden, east of Pinecliffe near Black
moose with a babe on Indian Peak Rd., Happy Trail, Ronnie Rd., Old Gulch, Ranch Elsie, and on Gap Rd. A bear on a video was shown
Carter Lake, Camp Eden, Aspen Drive, off Gap Rd., and near Hwy. 119. climbing a post, but was foiled by flashing that had been installed.
Single young moose were on Warren’s Rd., off Spruce Canyon Circle, Still another was soaking in a tub! A sow with two cubs was just over
and in Gilpin County. Bull moose were on Ranch Elsie at Sylvan, Twin the Wondervu Ridge, and another trio was on Crescent Lake Rd. A
Spruce and Joanie, Sylvan and Lillis Lane, Ranch Elsie, Gap Rd.at Lyttle striking blond cub with black ears, legs, and feet, posed for pics, in
Dowdle, then at the top of Gap Rd., Nadm, Camp Eden, Thorodin Crescent Park.  
Dr., lower Coal Creek Heights Dr., Indian Peak Rd, on Divide View,
and one was even in a play pool! A moose was also seen at Skyline, Mule Deer - Fawns are always special to see. One was on Ridge
Copperdale, K-8 School, and if they weren’t trimming trees, or soaking Rd., another on Ranch Elsie, and one was on Crescent Lake Rd. Twin
in a pond, they were trying to taste hummer food! fawns were on Lillis Lane.

Black Bear - Unfortunately, a bear tore off a screen door, and Elk are on the flats - sometimes in your headlights as you head
another thought there might be a critter in a drain pipe so tore it home!
off to see what was inside. That was the only damage this month.
But at another house a bear opened a door and dragged out trash. Bobcat - A bobcat was on Thorodin, on Spruce Canyon Circle,
Another bear got into an unlocked car, but left only muddy footprints. and on Ranch Elsie. Most amazing was a resident that responded to
Still another bear was trying to get into a locked truck after sweet screams and found a bobcat just outside his door, with a fawn in its
smelling Rodenticide. Luckily for the bear, and the owner of the truck, jaws! Perhaps alarmed by the light, the bobcat dropped the fawn and
the bear was not successful! Other bears were, well, just being bears. left the scene. The fawn escaped! We do know our predators often
One was flipping rocks on Happy Trail, others were just walking by attack the young but to have it pictured on social media is rare!

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Coyote - One was on Thorodin Drive. one was photographed
Frogs - were shown in a pond on Thorodin Dr.
Western Tiger Salamanders - were seen migrating from one pond on July 2nd by our self-
to another and it was noted that they were designated as Colorado
State Amphibian in 2012. appointed Hummingbird
Plains Garter Snake - just happened to grab a mouse for dinner
as the snake had its photo taken. Queen’s Husband – that
Golden Mantled Ground Squirrels are common at our altitudes
and will decimate planted flowers, as if furnished just for them. And must make him the
if the squirrel doesn’t get them, the rabbit might, and the hail storms
certainly will! Hummingbird King?!  
Keep watching and posting on Coal Creek Speak, Coal Creek
Canyon Wildlife, or call Jan, from a phone that shows your name at Several other Rufous
303-642-0926.
Hummingbirds were
Here’s Chris with the Bird Report 
reported shortly after. 
There have been so many reports of our little Broad-tailed
Hummingbird friends zooming around from feeder to feeder, catching One member described
lots of bugs and enjoying the canyon wildflowers as well.  Members
say they are going through a lot of sugar and one reported being them as sounding like
‘eaten out of house and home’…lol.  Another member shared very
cool slow-motion videos of his hummingbirds.  Another had one fly an ‘old VW bug!’  The
inside the house via an open slider so she left it open hoping the little
hummer would fly back out, but no – a second one flew in…ugh.  So ‘shy’ Black-chinned
she opened the windows and removed the screens.  She got one
out when it got tired and landed on her hand, but it took another Hummingbird with its
hour for the second one to fly out, but only after checking out her
bouquet of flowers on the counter (which she shared a video of).  pretty purple gorget was
Wow, what an experience!  The Rufous Hummingbirds arrived in CCC
right on time in early July.  They are ‘so pretty’ and described as being photographed at the
‘tricky’ to get a photo of, but our members are persistent and the first
base of the canyon in Species: Calliope Hummingbird Credit: Bill Bryant
mid July.  The even more

beautiful, but less frequently seen, Calliope Hummingbird (our

smallest hummingbird) with its pink-striped gorget was photographed

at the same location on July 15th.  See photo (credit Bill Bryant).  I

had one arrive at my house a few days later.  What a treat these little

beauties are!

 Other reports this month included: a Turkey Vulture in a tree

and one soaring over Beaver Creek, a single Wild Turkey in the

lower corner of a trail cam photo and an adorable video of young

turkeys running and chirping, several reports of Hairy Woodpeckers

feeding babies – one father was feeding its upside down kid from a

tanager feeder, a baby robin, on a car window, that later flew off, a

pair of Cedar Waxwings made a brief visit in the lower part of the

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WildAware Cont’d from page 15 a Northern Goshawk who was quickly sent on his way by Steller’s
Jays, a beautiful male Bullock’s Oriole in the lower part of the canyon,
canyon, a Brown Creeper, White-Breasted Nuthatches, Steller’s Jays, a female American Three-toed Woodpecker (two have been heard
Townsend’s Solitaires, Violet-green Swallows (with babies),  Clark’s and seen briefly for weeks), a Great-horned Owl, a Blue Jay not far
Nutcrackers, Ravens with two babies, Common Nighthawk, Common from the tavern and a Northern Saw-whet Owl was heard tooting
Poor Will, two reports of Warbling Vireos (a new yard bird for me), off in the distance one evening.
more adorable photos of the initial Baby Great Blue Herons – they
were described as being very active and ready to fledge but then Please join us in the Coal Creek Canyon Birds Facebook group (we
more babies arrived in another nest!  There was also a Dark-eyed just celebrated 450 members) to share your sightings and join the
Junco making a grass nest in a tin bucket on a member’s deck and the discussion about our local birds.  We’ll be participating in the North
Western Tanagers were regular visitors for several members seeing Jeffco Christmas Bird Count again this year – planning has started,
both male and females – hoping they will see babies soon. stay tuned for more info in the coming months. 

 Our birdy highlights this month included Bald Eagles, 4 Ospreys Thanks!
flying overhead, a Broad-winged Hawk visited a yard for a few days, Chris

* * * Coal Creek Quick Quiz #20 * * *

Get to Know Coal Creek Canyon - - Round Twent y - - August 2022 Submit ted by Ruth Rodgers
Submit your answers to earn a PRIZE! Send to: [email protected]

We all love and appreciate the Coal Creek Canyon area, its 3 - - Last month, the community’s school alumni group along
history, and its people. I hope you have been having fun
getting to know this special community better! with many partners and parents hosted its second community
1 - - What two types of natural disasters have been recorded
in the Coal Creek area over the years more than any others? reunion. When was the first one held?
2 - - How often is the Mountain Messenger printed and
delivered? 4 - - For many years, the canyon’s secondary students were

bussed to Golden. What is the mascot of Golden High School where

many attended? Continued on page 17

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Rules Rules Rules ▪ By Glor y Fletcher

One could argue that David was the poster child for goodie two- believes in His name (Luke 24:46-47).
shoes everywhere. At the height of his literary masterpiece, This rule, though strange to our ears, is exclusive and absolute.
Psalm 119, he enthused, “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation
all the day!” There is no other way to peace with God except the cross of Christ.
Ezekiel 18:4 says that the soul who sins will die, and Romans 3:23
This seems completely unrelatable at first, but the rest of his follows up with the dismal truth that we have all sinned and fallen
psalm reveals what inspired such an outburst. He said it made him short of God’s glory.
wiser than his enemies, his teachers, and his elders (vv. 97-100). He
said God’s rules warned him about unforeseen errors, and that he’d The Jews made an impressive effort to satisfy the requirements
found great reward in keeping them (Psalm 19:11). of God’s law through strict religious practices, and still failed to
achieve righteousness before God. When Jesus came, He told the
David wasn’t the only enthusiast about God’s law either. Moses Jews, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you
expressed his wonder at God’s wise rules. He encouraged the have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me” (John
Israelites, “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom 5:39).
and your understanding in the sight of the nations… For what great
nation is there, that has statutes and rules so righteous as all the law This rule of salvation is the only means to peace with the God to
I set before you today?” (Deut. 4:6-8). Whom all must give account.

God’s rules were lovingly given to make peace for His people. “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name
Until Jesus came, no other nation had even known His rules (Psalm under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts
147:14,19-20). It was part of His care for them as His chosen 4:12).
people.
Jesus is the culmination of every Word God has communicated
It is God’s love that caused Him to make His rules known to us, to His people. He is the Word who became flesh and lived with us
and it is our wisdom to attend to them. Moreover, it is our joy to so that we could perceive the glory of God (John 1:14). Proverbs
walk in them. Acts 15:28 assures us that He has laid no extra burden 9:10 says that knowledge of the Holy One is insight. His rules inspire
upon us than is essential for our good. wonder because, in them, we observe the glory of His wisdom.

The sum of His rules is both perfectly succinct and plentiful for Even still, David’s exuberance for God’s rules may seem
our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that every word of Scripture given by unrelatable because rules require something of us. Rules can feel
God is sufficient for every matter we can face in this life. burdensome to keep, and the consequence for failing to keep rules
can be devastating. According to Hebrews 10:23, anyone who has
Of all God’s rules, though, one stands higher by far above the set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy.
rest. That word is the rule for salvation. It is the word of the cross,
and it can seem like folly at first (1 Corinthians 1:18). Perhaps this is what makes the rule of salvation so glorious and
wonderful. This rule is a dispensation of mercy! John 1:17 says, “the
The word of the cross is that God Himself became man, took Law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus
the consequence for our sins, conquered death and rose again, and Christ.” Christ became our righteousness on that cross that we’d
has made forgiveness available to every sinner who repents and deserved. And as many as will hide themselves in the shadow of the

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life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from

death to life” (John 5:24).

CC Quick Quiz Cont’d from page 16

5 - - WHO AM I?

[In each round, we’ll include a photo
of a canyon resident, past or present,
someone prominent, influential, well-
known, interesting, and/or accomplished
(or some other related image) for you to
identify. Can you name the individuals in
this twentieth round’s photo?]

Photo credit: Ruth Rodgers

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COAL CREEK CANYON’S JULY 4TH FREEDOM FEST
Submit ted by Dr. Annet te Lambeth, CCCIA Board Member & July 4th Chairperson

Citizens from this great land celebrate America’s Independence to the theme of Family, Fun and the 4th. At the same time, vendors
Day with gusto each year, enthusiastically commemorating the were arriving in the CCCIA parking lot to set up their booths featuring
birth of the nation. Whether they look forward to a day off of work, a beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, homemade candles, essential oils,
night filled with fireworks, or a chance to showcase their patriotism, pottery, pet collars, fine art, massage demonstration, and interesting
Americans appreciate the July 4th holiday. Nothing could be truer handcrafted items created by Warhorse Forge Works.
than the overwhelming attendance and participation in this year’s
Coal Creek Canyon July 4th Freedom Fest, presented by United Power Thank you to all who participated in the parade this year! A special
and sponsored by Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association thanks to the Grand Marshal, Adeline Clairmont, for all her hard
(CCCIA). work and dedication to the Canyon spanning over 40 years, and to
her driver, Rob Standerwick and his son who provided a sweet ride. 
The day kicked off with a delicious and hearty pancake breakfast Thank you to the parade judges, Andrea Brown, Brittany Olson and
with all proceeds benefitting the CCCIA Scholarship Fund. While guests Anna Waltemath. Congratulations to our parade winners who were
enjoyed chatting with friends and meeting new neighbors, parade quite creative this year.
participants were eagerly preparing to march in this year’s parade
Most conducive to theme: Collin Howe
Most creative entry:
United Power
Best musical entry:
Steve Dickson
Best vehicle entry:
Horseless carriage
Best youth entry:
Michelle Mertz
Best bribe to the judges:
Skywatchers and Canyon Liquor

Cub Scout Pack 51 did the
honors of raising Old Glory while
canyon resident and owner of ESPYs
Street Eats, Patti Herrera, sang our
National Anthem a cappella.

We couldn’t have done it
without the financial support of
our community sponsors. Thank
you to: United Power, Kathy
Keating, Last Stand Tavern, Tami
Waltemath, P.C., Denver Water,
Jefe’s Mobile RV Service, Canyon
Liquors, Duct Tape Marketing, and
the Passarelli Family. Thank you to
the in-kind sponsors: Columbia
Sanitation, Mountain Ear, Mountain
Messenger, Canyon Cares and
Rich Grate and Scott Smith who
donated the ever-popular Kona Ice
of Boulder truck!

After the parade, the CCC
Community Center parking lot
quickly filled with eager attendees.
New this year was the beer garden
which included a complimentary
bright green mug to be used at
future events where CCCIA will be
selling beer. Thanks to Resolute
Brewery and Coors, adults over
21 years of age, enjoyed a cold,
and maybe a bit foamy, beer on
a hot day. There was a diverse
selection of vendors, along with
information booths and a massage
table. Canyon Cares sponsored a
craft table for canyon kids handing

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Credit: Dave Schemel out more than 60 craft kits. Thanks to: Steve Bates, Tom and Diane Mulvany, several wonderful
Kona Ice of Boulder was a hit CCCVFD volunteers, Ashley Roberts, Anna Waltemath, Jeff Calebaugh,
on a hot day – thanks again to Andy Melick, Stephen Shelton, Brandon White, Kaela Passarelli,
Rich Grate and Scott Smith for Bruce and Joan Bevirt, Molly Fisher, Ursula Treves, Kay Herndon,
sponsoring this “booth.” It was Tony Carmeli, Mike Marsolek, Julie and Kerry Sorlie, Caron Huffman,
thoroughly enjoyed by kids, Bruce & Garrett Ball, photographer Dave Schemel, the Bevirts, Niamh
adults, and dogs alike. Lunch Apple and Jeremy Turnmeyer.
was provided by ESPYs Street
Eats food truck, serving delicious The organization and planning of the July 4th Fest was no small
BBQ, brisket, mac & cheese, feat. A very special thanks to the CCCIA Board Members for answer
and a host of other scrumptious midnight emails, attending countless meetings and enduring
items. Another new activity extensive bantering of ideas. Chris Passarelli, Board President, Sean
was the wide variety of carnival Walkinshaw, Board Vice President, Suzy Schemel, Board Secretary,
games to play for patriotic prizes Susanne Bates, Board Treasurer, Tami Waltemath, Norma Cassin,
and a cornhole tournament. Bruce Goodwin, Shelly Peters-Schaller, Jay Schaller, Kim Huffman,
Congratulations to the three Brianne Hamm, Cindy Pieropan, Christina Christian, Tom Lambeth,
winning cornhole teams as each and Annette Lambeth.
won gift certificates to Last Stand
Tavern. What a fun event to It was so great to see such a wonderful turn out at the CCCIA July
play and even more fun for the 4th Fest. We hope your enjoyed the day as much as we did. If you
spectators cheering them on. are interested in becoming a member of CCCIA or would like further
information about our organization, please visit our website at www.
Outstanding images were coalcreekcanyon.org
captured by photographer
Dave Schemel and musical
entertainment was provided
by The Rhythm Underground
Band who had the crowd up and
dancing even with the threat of
rain looming.

Finally, a special thanks for our
league of volunteers. Hopefully,
no one was missed. Please know
we could have never pulled off
this much-needed celebration
without your help and dedication
to the July 4th Freedom Fest.

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ESTATE PLANNING AND OUR PETS
▪ By Tamra K. Waltemath

We all love our pets and want to ensure that they are taken your pet(s) and that they not only have the funds to care for your
care of after we die. There are several options for pet pet but the time and a good home for them as well.
owners in Colorado. The most elaborate option is to establish
a pet trust. To create a pet trust you must set aside a certain This article was written by Tamra K Waltemath of Tamra K.
amount of money to be used to care for your pet(s) and you must Waltemath, P.C. This information is for general informational
name a trustee to manage those funds. The trustee may physically purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific
take care of the pet(s) or they may arrange for the pet(s) to be questions, you should consult a qualified attorney. Tamra K.
taken care of elsewhere. In the case of horses for example, the Waltemath is an elder law attorney focusing on wills, trusts,
trustee may pay a stable to board your horses if they are unable to estate and trust administration, probate and non-probate
physically shelter the animals. The trust terms should include the transfers, guardianships and conservatorships. She can be
amount of money held in trust; when distributions may be made contacted at: Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C., 3843 West 73rd
by the trustee, when the trust will terminate and what will happen Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030; 303-657-0360; or visit her
with any monies left over when the trust terminates. The trust will website at: www.WaltemathLawOffice.com.
be terminated when your pet(s) die, or when there is no money
remaining in the trust. If there are remaining monies in the trust,
they may be devised to the trustee at the death of the pet(s) or
they may be left to another person and or charity. A pet trust is
often called an honorarium trust.
As an alternative to a pet trust, if your will or trust
document gives you the opportunity to dispose of your personal
property through use of a personal property memorandum, you
may list your pet(s) on your memorandum giving them to an
individual at your death. This method may be risky because the
person you give your pet(s) to may not have the funds to take care
of your pet(s). In addition, the person you give your pets to may
decline to take the gift. It is important to talk to the people you
want to care for your pets to ensure that they will agree to care for

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Survivors in Chaos Cont’d from page 12 ra, that sounds great! My devil says sounds like a bunch of baloney,
how can I change this to benefit myself. RIGHT NOW I am HOT! I’m
that can become mini-bee hives. I have tried to squirt those bees uncomfortable. I decided to carry a little squirt bottle around the
with squirted water. It helps for awhile. Yikes! My Devil’s Advocate house with me. Pretty simple. Without bona-fide air conditioning?
reminds me that I can’t attack Mother Nature. She can be such a As good a way as any. Take that Mother Nature! And a squirt at my
nag and a drag but keeps reality real. With love. Isn’t that what true housemates if they make unwarranted comments on my mental
friends can do for you? Help you think about what you are doing? health. I won’t squirt them if they are warranted comments. Some
Being gentle with my growing old. are. Just saying…. I’m grateful for family. Lucky for me! They haven’t
put me in a home—yet! (maybe? I hear murmurs sometimes…)
It could have unwanted consequences — like if the bees turned
and headed for me. Hmm … To tell you the truth, I think some of them Going forward in this 2022? Now half over… before we know it?
have zoomed in my direction where I try to stay behind the screen It will be 2030! This Babyboomer would be 80 years old. I can’t even
door. It’s like cloak and dagger! They are warning me to let them do wrap my head around that. In 2000 I couldn’t comprehend 2020!
their job: make honey and pollinate the flowers. Our food sources. Now here we are. What do you suppose mother nature will be doing
Slightly important. Right? But what about my hummingbirds? The with us? For us? Will the attacking of mother nature actually result
ones I am trying to attract so I can enjoy them? Mother nature wants in more global craziness? We need to not attack anything. We need
those bees taken care of. AND the hummers. And not by me. If to put out positive get-along-with-one-another vibes. If something
only our species would mind our own business. She does not want in nature is bugging you? try to figure out a reasonable resolution.
me to help one animal versus another. She is not going to retire. Learn to co-exist with our environment. We have to figure it out.
Attacking her methods, or different living things? Doesn’t help me Ask for help.
cope with my retirement. Just more of the same mind wandering
choices I have nowadays to help keep mental health as sturdy as I still don’t know what going into retirement might be like? I
possible. Battling bees or ? ENJOY all of nature. I know I shouldn’t had nothing to compare it to. But I am learning what I don’t want
feed either! Please don’t yell at me. it to be like. Stay focused #1. Whew! This retirement stage, in a
pandemic? Too much going on in the brain. We have acquired loads
What about the current heat wave? Not only here in Colorado of knowledge. Not sure what to make of it. No matter what... no
but all over the world. I’ve seen that word again: unprecedented. need to attack mother nature. That is not the answer. Help mother
I don’t like that word. Some would say anything one doesn’t like? nature. Assist her. And ALL her living things! Peace and love.(*correct
Should be a sign. Learn from it. Grow from it. My angel says ra ra spelling. I looked it up. Looks funny)

August Saws & Slaws News
Application of Fire Ecology ▪ By Jody Dickson and Linda Mar tin

When we are deciding what work we need to do in order to be of that fire on the ecosystem. We know that our particular forest
effective, it helps to have a basic understanding of fire ecology ecology is fire-dependent which means there are native plant species
and behavior. Fire ecology looks at fire’s role within an ecosystem, that NEED fire in order to be healthy. Since animals, including
including when and why a wildfire happens as well as the impacts humans, depend on plants, the plants being healthy is necessary
for us and wildlife to be healthy as well.

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However, it’s all very complicated since there are many variables! Featured Volunteer – Norval Olson
The composition of each forest and ecosystem is different, and the
conditions during a fire are different. How each of these thing play This month’s featured volunteer is a
together make it very hard to predict exactly what will happen in
every situation. Even so, we’re still able to detect general patterns super-star! Not only has Norval been
that then can help us figure out what we can do to be good stewards
of the forest we live in and help ourselves, our neighbors and the volunteering for Saws & Slaws since
firefighters address a fire. We choose to live in this environment.
Our presence here has impacts on the ecology. One example of this 2014, but he is also currently serving
is that we’ve been suppressing fire in a fire-dependent ecosystem
for over 150 years. Our systems being out-of-balance and unhealthy on our board as our Treasurer. He’s
result in conditions that increase the risk of intense fires which can
have distinct negative impacts of their own. So it is on us to ensure up for helping no matter what work
we are doing what we can to reduce the potential negative impacts
of a fire. we have planned: hauling slash or

This is why we very much appreciate our forestry partners who firewood, being a sawyer, asphliuttning-gupNorval and his trusty side-kick, ol’ Bessie!
have the experience and knowledge to make good recommendations logs, using a winch to get
for how we can best achieve our goals around forest health and
wildfire mitigation. If you are in Boulder County, we cannot tree down on the ground, and more! He’s worked with us at our
recommend enough the Wildfire Partners program that will come
do an assessment of your property and structure that takes into normal large events, but he’s also done a fair number of “lone-
account fire ecology and behavior as well as your preferences and
desired outcomes to make recommendations for treatment. If you are sawyer” projects. The first time I worked with Norval, it was just
outside of Boulder County, there are other resources in professional
foresters that are able to collaboratively make mitigation plans with the two of us collecting wood off one of the larger Camp Eden Road
property owners.
project sites. He is ALWAYS a joy to work with and has given more
Because of the variables, there is no way that we can ensure
perfect protection of our forest, homes and community. However, than 225 hours of service to Saws & Slaws. Clearly, he has made a
we can do the work that takes into account our understanding of fire
ecology today in order to help our firefighters fight a fire and help real difference for our community AND organization.
our community come through certain wildfire events with fewer
devestating impacts. When we asked Norval to be our featured volunteer he said: It

has been great to meet so many canyon folks both residents and

Saws & Slaws volunteers, to work together outdoors while knowing

that we’re helping to reduce wildfire threat and also to provide some

firewood to canyon folks too!

We also asked Norval our standard featured volunteer questions,

and here are his answers: What’s your favorite Tree? I believe

it’s the Douglas Fir that has the soft needled branches. They’re my

favorite.

What neighborhood do you live in? Camp Eden Road

neighborhood

If you had to evacuate right now what would you grab? We

have a 3-tiered list which depends on how much time we have, but

generally our clothes/packed bags, prescriptions, photo albums/

Continued on page 24

Coal Creek Canyon August
2022
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

www. coalcreekcanyon.org │ 31528 HWY. 72 │ [email protected]

August 20th
5pm – 7pm

BBQ MENU: HAMBURGERS, VEGGIE BURGERS, HOT DOGS, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS, DESSERT.
PLEASE BYOB.

ENTERTAINMENT: OPEN MIC NIGHT! FUN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL TALENT TO PERFORM. 15 MINUTE SLOTS
* SEE WWW.COALCREEKCANYON.ORG TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MIC. QUESTIONS TO [email protected]

FOLLOWED BY A FABULOUS AFTER DANCE PARTY *HOSTED BY LINDA MARTIN
7PM – 10PM

YOUR FAVORITE DANCING MUSIC AND LIGHT SNACKS. BYOB AND SNACK

Mark Your Calendars: Sept 2, Vitalant Blood Drive │ Sept 10, Canyon Cleanup
Sept 17, Fall Pancakes and Flea Market │ Sept 24, Chili Challenge and Meet & Greet

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Saws and Slaws Cont’d from page 23 September TBD – The event will be on Ranch Elsie, but if you
have a small or medium sized forest health or fire mitigation need
keepsakes, laptop/harddrives/phones, important papers bag, credit please let us know as we could potentially complement the two
cards/wallet. projects together.

How did you find out about Saws and Slaws? I think it was If you are interested in taking the last (and weather-tentative)
Mountain Messenger. spot in our 2022 calendar for the month of October, please contact
us at [email protected] or at (720) 326-7739. Jeffco-hosted
What motivates you to devote your time to fire mitigation with slash days will start October 13th down at the collection site near Blue
Saws and Slaws? Wildfires in our Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) zone Mountain for four weeks in a row, so weather-permitting we may
is NOT IF BUT WHEN. All of us should be aware of this and do what we focus on hauling slash (and firewood) in October. However, having
can. Also, it has been great to meet people and see neighborhoods an event paired with slash hauling can work well, too. This is our last
via Saws and Slaws! chance for a Saws & Slaws event in 2022. If you aren’t quite ready
to act that fast, we, of course, can put you on the calendar for 2023
What’s the best thing you’ve eaten at the Potluck? It’s all always which will be here before we know it!
good but desserts are my weak point.
Safety Tip of the Month: Take wildfire risk into account when you
What’s your favorite thing about Coal Creek Canyon? The are away from home, too. If you are planning a vacation to a wildfire
People! Well, then there’s living in the mountains where it’s cooler, prone area, then take a few extra steps to be prepared for a wildfire
the trees are always green (at least most of them), and the views of in that area as well. They are very similar to the ones that you have
the divide. done at home. Check for fire risk and restrictions in the area you’ll
be going to. If there are fire bans in place, make sure you understand
Thank you, Norval, for your (and Bessie’s) many years of dedicated what you’ll need to comply with them. This will also help you get a
service to our community’s wellbeing and safety… as well as keeping sense of the level of risk. Figure out what notification systems and
our bills paid, registrations and taxes filed, and financial books in line! evacuation processes might be through local agencies responsible for
You know, the super important stuff!! You’re the best! emergency response. Take the time to identify multiple evacuation
routes from the area you’ll be in. Especially if you’ll be in a remote
Upcoming Events: In July, we finished some work in the Flower area, be sure someone knows where you plan to be and register at
Lane area, as well as some small projects on Twin Spruce and Olde trailheads when that is an option so emergency managers know you
Carter Lake Rd. Thank you to our volunteers that helped us on this are in the area. Bring appropriate gear for the specific area you’ll be
activity peppered throughout the month. in. For example, you may want to bring a weather radio or signaling
devices. These simple steps can make a big difference in being
August 13th – Join us for a traditional Saws & Slaws event in the prepared for a wildfire when you are away from home.
Lyttle Dowdle neighborhood. Details can be found on our Facebook
page and website. Saws and Slaws is a 501(c)3 organization committed to Building Stronger Communities

August TBD - We also plan to do some firewood work to get Through A Healthier Forest. Find out more at http://sawsandslaws.org and Join Us!

firewood distributed to those that have ordered firewood from us.

If you’d like to volunteer at these more informal events, please let us

know as we keep a separate email list for these events.

Give your home John Reynolds
the protection
it deserves. John Reynolds passed away on Monday, 18 July, 2022.
May his soul Rest In Peace.

Services will be August 13, 2022 at Chapel on the Hill
beginning at 10am. There will be a potluck reception
after. An ASL interpreter will be present.

Mitch Davis, Agent Your home is where you make
5275 Marshall Street Suite 103 some of your best memories,
and that’s worth protecting.
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*~*~* Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers! *~*~*
▪ By Barbara David & John Williams
Credit John Williams
two inflatable rockets they purchased. One rocket had Uncle Sam
Don’t miss this August 27th Sky Watchers Zoom meeting featuring riding on it and the other three gnomes! Sky Watchers Barb and
former NASA astronaut Dr. John Grunsfeld explaining what we Leonard David rode with the rockets, and Sky Watchers Judy and
are seeing in the amazing images being released from the JAMES George Lehmkuhl and their dog Lucky walked with us. Canyon
Liquors gave ten small bottles of high-end Tequila to the judges
WEBB SPACE TELESCOPE! that won them the “Best Bribe the Judges” Award!

Our Zoom meeting will be Sky Watchers & Canyon Liquors 4th Parade entry
Credit: Dave Schemel
Saturday, August 27th from 6:30
AUGUST NIGHT SKIES – FULL MOON METEORS
to 8:30 PM. John flew on five By John Williams

NASA Space Shuttle missions, August is always an exciting month for stargazing in Coal Creek
Canyon. The nights are warmer, the Milky Way rides high in the
doing “spacewalks” to repair southern sky and we get the best meteor shower of the year.

and upgrade the Hubble Space Usually the Perseids, which seem to emanate from the
constellation Perseus, peak around the 11th or 12th but you
Telescope. He has been involved can see them throughout late July and August. The Perseids are
the dust and sand left behind from Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
with the planning of the James Think of that trail as similar to a wide dirt road. We see more
meteors as Earth reaches the middle, densest part of the stream.
Webb Space Telescope for decades. The Perseids could reach 150-200 meteors per hour this year but
the Full Sturgeon Moon on August 11th will drown out all but the
We are truly honored to have him brightest meteors.

give this presentation, and will be The best way to view the meteor shower is to just sit back on
a blanket or chair with a view of the sky overhead. Meteors can
sending out notices to the other come from any direction. While watching for meteors, or satellites
crossing overhead, you might be able to pick out Saturn which
five astronomical societies in the rises around 8 PM in mid August. Jupiter rises at about 10 PM

Denver area to join us. Continued on page 26

John earned his degrees in

Physics from MIT and University of

Chicago. He is the only astronaut to

Our Sky Watchers August Zoom meeting have climbed to the top of Denali
presenter Dr. John Grunsfeld doing a “spacewalk”
to work on the Hubble Space Telescope in 2009. (Mount McKinley)! After retiring

Credit: NASA from NASA, John and his wife

moved to the Boulder mountain area.

Local Sky Watcher Leonard David will also provide us with a brief

update on international space missions. Everyone is welcome to join

us. If you’re not already on our Sky Watchers email list, send your

email to – [email protected] During the week before our

meeting, we send out an email reminder and the Zoom link. We’ll

also email you the day of the meeting with the link so you have it

handy.

SKY WATCHERS & CANYON LIQUORS IN THE CCC JULY 4TH FEST PARADE!
Sky Watchers partnered with our local Canyon Liquors owners

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CCC Sky Watchers Cont’d from page 25 far-away worlds. Bob gave a great talk about the recently
released Planetary Science Decadal Survey. We learned about
followed by Mars at midnight. Venus sits bright and low in the what scientists and engineers are proposing for space missions
eastern, morning sky this month. Mercury is lost in the Sun’s glare. in the future – including Bob and his colleagues. Bob is a Science
Program Director at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder.
We are also hoping to have some Star Parties this summer, so
watch for email notices from us. The Planetary Science Decadal Survey is officially titled –
Origins, Worlds, and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science
OUR JULY MEETING
At our July 16th Zoom meeting, local Dr. Bob Grimm’s and Astrobiology 2023 – 2032 Here’s the link – https://nap.
nationalacademies.org/catalog/26522/origins-worlds-and-life-a-
presentation took us into the future of exploration of our solar decadal-strategy-for-planetary-science
system, explaining what’s next to discover on these fascinating
Bob and his wife Meghan recently returned
from an amazing vacation in Tanzania, Africa. After
his presentation, Bob shared their photos with us
of what that safari adventure was like on the other
side of the planet!
STUDENTS, PARENTS & TEACHERS!
OUR WEBSITE HAS GREAT SCIENCE EDUCATION
RESOURCES!
Find links to astronomy and space exploration
topics, and activities for kids, at – https://sky-
watchers.co/resources

Thanks to John Williams for our website, hosting
our Zoom meetings, and being the co-director of
Sky Watchers. Thanks to Carolyn Collins Petersen
for our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.
com/CoalCreekCanyonSkyWatchers We’re grateful
for our sponsors – CCC Park & Recreation District.

Enjoy these warm summer starry nights! ~ Barb
& Leonard David and John Williams

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Power Update August
2022

New Fire Prevention Procedures Paperless
Billing
Red Flag Warning Procedures in Effect this Summer
Save Trees with
To address the growing fire risk in Colorado, United United Power reminds members to report any Paperless Billing
Power has put in place new operating procedures. power issues and outages. In many cases, member
One of the latest precautions the cooperative information can help our crews narrow their focus United Power members who no longer
has implemented is a Red Flag fire prevention and identify the cause of an outage. wish to receive a printed bill in the mail
procedure. The National Weather Service issues a Members who experience an outage or observe can sign up for Paperless Billing with
Red Flag Warning when warm temperatures, low anything that seems out of the ordinary concerning SmartHub. If you are not currently a
humidity, and strong winds are expected. When power lines or electrical equipment should do the SmartHub user, the registration process is
combined, these conditions produce an increased following: simple and allows you immediate access
risk of fire danger. This alert is issued as a weather • Stay clear of downed trees, downed power to view your account details.
advisory and is often mentioned during the weather Sign up for Paperless Billing:
segment on local news. lines, or damaged equipment. • Visit www.unitedpower.com/
When a Red Flag Warning impacts United Power’s • Report outages by calling 303-637-1350 or
service area, the cooperative will adjust system smarthub.
settings and operating procedures to immediately online at www.unitedpower.com/outage. • From SmartHub, select My Profile
stop the flow of power if any interference is • For additional information, monitor our live
detected. What this means is if a tree or foreign from menu options
object contacts a power line, a substation device outage map at www.unitedpower.com/outage. • Select Update My Paperless Settings
will open automatically and remain de-energized More information about United Power’s fire
until a United Power crew has patrolled the power mitigation plan and vegetation management efforts from options
line. If no cause is found and no hazard has been are available on the cooperative’s website at • Toggle Paperless Status button from
reported, system operators will close the device www.unitedpower.com/fire-mitigation.
and restore power. Crews will then patrol the line a OFF to ON to stop receiving printed
second time. Inspecting energized lines may identify bills
an issue and prevent another outage. • Click Yes to confirm
These extra safety measures rely on our crews to • On the United Power app,you can
complete labor-intensive inspections rather than enroll in paperless by toggling Go
remotely connecting to automated field devices, Paperless in Settings.
which may increase the duration of outages. Once you are enrolled, a paper bill will
United Power is committed to providing safe, no longer be mailed to you. Register for
reliable electric service to members, and recognizes SmartHub online at the link above.
extended outages are inconvenient. If an outage
occurs during a Red Flag Warning, crews will work
quickly and safely to restore power.

Make Sure Your Contact Info is Up-to-Date

United Power uses recorded phone messages to deliver important notifications, such as preplanned outages or scheduled
maintenance. If your contact information isn’t up-to-date, you could miss these notifications.
You can check and update existing information by logging into your SmartHub account at www.unitedpower.com or by calling
the Member Services Team at 303-637-1300.

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Coal Creek Non Emergency 303-642-3121 GOLDEN, CO
High County FD Non Emer. 303-582-5768 Electrical PERMIT NO 118
Jeffco Sheriff 303-277-0211 Airways Electric pg. 5 303-995-4935
Boulder Co. Sheriff 303-441-4444 Mastercraft pg. 15 303-642-7312 Recycle
Gilpin Co. Sheriff 303-582-5500 Raceway Electric pg. 19 303-880-5752 Green Girl pg. 25 303-442-7535
Excavating Remodeling
Canyon Cares 720-515-1129 Jake of all Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490 RoofingInColorado.com pg. 4 303-495-4828
We Can Dig it pg. 22 303-642-3853 Third and Long pg. 12 303-642-1314
Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409 Firewood Restaurant & Libation
High Timber pg. 5 303-258-7942 Last Stand Tavern pg. 15 303-642-3180
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227 Foundations Roofing
Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490 RoofingInColorado.com pg. 4 303-495-4828
Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Handyman Top Coverage pg. 14 303-258-9322
Tom/Loftin Const. pg. 22 970-389-5914 Rock/Retaining Walls
Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600 Hauling Benchmark Land Care pg. 16 303-485-1001
Benchmark Land Care pg. 16 303-485-1001 Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490
Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Big D Dumpsters pg. 22 303-642-7995 Septic Services
High Country Rubbish pg. 18 303-642-0303 Columbia pg. 21 303-526-5370
Attendance 303-982-4260 Health Care Clinica Family pg. 3 303.650.4460 Storage
Heating & A/C Advantage pg. 9 720-734-7971
Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010 Efficient Comfort pg. 10 720-299-8745 Apollo pg. 14 303-420-9915
Paul Accetura pg. 17 303-642-0886 Tax Preparation
Nederland Elementary 720-561-4800 Instrument Sales & Service Karen Schwimmer, CPA pg. 12 303-642-0628
Brightwood Music pg. 11 303-258-8863 Toilet/Portable
Kwik Mart 303-642-3061 Insurance Air-O-Pure pg. 12 303-258-3597
Mitch Davis, State Farm pg. 24 303-424-4895 Columbia pg. 21 303-526-5370
P.O. Coal Creek (Crescent) 303-642-0119 Internet Network Setup Trash/Rubbish Service
Wondervu Consulting pg. 16 303-642-0433 High Country Rubbish pg. 18 303-642-0303
Pinecliffe Post Office 303-642-7358 Internet Provider Tree Service
Mountain Broadband pg. 6 303-642-3858 Brian Hard-Lumberjake pg. 10 303-718-1990
Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926 Land Clearing High Timber pg. 5 303-258-7942
Benchmark Land Care pg. 16 303-485-1001 Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490
CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.org Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303- 808-4490 Trucking
Lodging Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490
Facebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado SkyRun Nederland pg. 9 303-625-9814 We Can Dig it pg. 22 303-642-3853
Massage United Power pg. 27 Inside back cover 303-642-7921
Advertisers Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 12 303-503-6068 Veterinary
Directory Masonry CC Animal Clinic pg. 19 303-642-3468
Third and Long pg. 12 303-642-1314 after hours 303-279-1701
Accounting Treu Accounting pg. 17 720-730-4838 Newsletter Vision
Acupuncture Mountain Ear pg. 11 303-810-5409 Golden Vision pg. 5 & 24 303-278-2020
Mountain Messenger 303-642-0067 Water Delivery
Acupuncture Specialists pg. 8 720-556-5332 Odd Jobs Bulk Water Runner pg. 6 303-946-9026
Animal Services Tom/Loftin Construction pg. 22 970-389-5914 Water Purification
We Can Dig it pg. 22 303-642-3853 Doctor Water pg. 17 303-438-6669
Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 12 303-503-6068 Painting/Staining Water Wells
Rabbit House Society 303-469-3240 Caribou Painting pg. 14 303-641-7964 Arrow Drilling pg. 26 303-421-8766
Architect Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490 Aspen Well Drilling pg. 19 303-697-8335
Sunique pg. 18 303-642-0474 Loftin Construction pg. 22 970-389-5914 Doctor Water Well pg. 17 303-438-6669
Attorney RoofingInColorado.com pg. 4 303-495-4828 James Drilling pg. 21 303-420-5181
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 14 303-657-0360 Plumbing Website Design
Automotive - Repair, Sales Paul Accetura pg. 17 303-642-0886 Wondervu Consulting. pg. 16 303-642-0433
Peak to Peak Imports pg. 22 303-258-0635 Pump Repair
Carpentry Doctor Water Well pg. 17 303-438-6669
Third and Long pg. 12 303-642-1314 Real Estate
CCCIA pg. 23 303-642-7300 Janet Ingvaldsen pg. 20 720.600.9006
Church Lise Friisbaastad pg. 8 720-514-9727
Spirit of the Mtn. pg. 5 720-490-6826 Tony Thorpe pg. 26 720-552-2127
Computer Service
Wondervu Consulting pg. 16 303-642-0433
Construction
Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490
Loftin Construction pg. 22 970-389-5914
We Can Dig it pg. 22 303-642-3853
Denver Water/Gross Res pg 7 303-628-6348
Directories gogilpin.com 303-582-3101
Driveways
Benchmark Land Care pg. 16 303-485-1001
Jake of All Trades pg. 25 303-808-4490
We Can Dig it pg. 22 303-642-3853
E-BIKES
Blue Mountain Cycles pg 16 303-246-6727

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