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iNSIDE THIS ISSUE... 19 What’s Brewing at Coal Creek

4 CCCPRD July 2020 Update 11 Write the Letter, Change Your Life Coffee?
By Mallorie Knight and Patti Gaeddert
By Jeremy King - CCCPRD President By Rodger Ruge, Certified Human Potential
Life Coach 19 Canyon Cares
5 It Takes A Canyon!
12 WildAware of Many Bears By Patricia Dohn
By Dave Pence and Linda Martin
By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister 21 Survivors in Chaos
7 Swimming in Contact Lenses
15 Here’s to Your Health... 90 days
By Golden Vision Clinic, P.C. By MB Reith
Strokes, Blood Sugar and Happiness
8 Pearls Among Pigs Dr. Brandy Victory, D.C 22 Saws & Slaws Update

By Glory Fletcher 17 EARTHWATCH By Linda Martin

8 June Crossword Answers Systemic Racism & The Environment 23 Coal Creek Canyon Sky
By Jody Dickson
10 What to Do When Someone Dies Watchers
By John Williams & Barbara David
By Tamra K Waltemath
27 The Legacy of Friends

By Dan Thoemke

28 July 2020 Crossword

By Tony Thorpe

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CCCPRD July 2020 Update -  FYI - We intend to award two (2) camp ½ day scholarships this
year!!! Find more information on how to apply for the scholarship
Written by Jeremy King - CCCPRD President  on our website @   http://www.cccparkandrec.org/ or contact Lena
at [email protected].
 SDA Election Notice
Start planning for this epic event!!!!
Coal Creek Canyon Park and Recreation District is current
accepting nominations for the Fall election’s of board membership.  “Mountain Festival” is scheduled for August 29, 2020 from
Qualifying candidates must be 1) a registered voter of Colorado, 12:00pm – 5:00pm!  -fun and games, obstacle course, contests,
2) a resident of the District or taxable owner of real or personal ridiculousness, etc..  Our featured musical entertainment will be
property situated in the District.  Please include the following:  Full brought to by “Knucklehorn” whom have continued to amazed us
Name, Address, Phone, and Email.  If you or someone you know for the past two annual events!   Please plan on this community
is interested in becoming a CCCPRD board member candidate, fundraiser event of the year!
please submit by mail your nominations to the following address:
The Coal Creek Canyon Park & Recreation District Board
CCCPRD – Election’s Candidate (CCCPRD) meets in person on every 3rd Tuesday of each month
PO Box 7411 @ 7:00pm located at the CCCIA Community Center!!!  Please
feel free to come and provide public comment or to inquire how
Golden, CO, 80403 you can help with our committees, Mountain Festival, community
services, etc..  Please contact us on our website @  http://www.
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It Takes A Canyon! have links to the county information on our website when we’re
under fire restrictions. It is also strongly encouraged that you
By Dave Pence and Linda Martin contact both the dispatch center of your county as well as Boulder

Welcome to the July edition of It Takes A Canyon! Fire season County Communications at (303) 441-4444 (if you’re a Gilpin or
is here and even with the occasional afternoon showers (and often Jefferson County resident) prior to starting a campfire. The reason
accompanying lightning), the need for fire awareness, mitigation for also notifying Boulder County Communications is that this is
and planning is essential for the safety of all CCC residents. Are the primary agency that Coal Creek Fire is dispatched from. This
you ready? Is your home defendable? serves two purposes: 1) It allows the dispatcher to inform you of
any fire regulations that you may not be aware of and 2) saves your
Our fire chief, Garret Ball, is a busy guy. I sent him a list of Fire Department a lot of time searching for a source of smoke if
questions and he graciously agreed to provide some answers for us. another resident sees your smoke and calls it in out of concern.
Despite the differences between the county fire restrictions, you
It Takes A Canyon Where do I find out the current fire should know that it is always illegal to have a campfire or conduct
conditions for CCC? a slash burn if we have been issued a High Wind Warning, Fire

Chief Ball Perhaps the easiest way for residents to check Weather Watch, or Fire Weather Warning.
our current fire conditions for the canyon is to visit our website
https://www.coalcreekcanyonfd.org/. The rating seen there is It Takes A Canyon How do I get advanced notice of an
directly linked to the National Fire Danger Rating System and approaching wildfire?
takes into account factors such as fuel, moistures and energy
release components (how hot a fire will likely burn under present Chief Ball The notion that firefighters will immediately be
conditions). knocking on your door when there is a fire is not a realistic one. In
a large fire scenario, our fire resources are going to be committed
It Takes A Canyon I’m confused by all the different fire to trying to stop the fire. It is absolutely critical that ALL of our
bans/rules and regulations for Gilpin, Boulder and Jefferson residents do their part and register with the emergency notification
Counties.  Which ones should I follow? system for their county of residence. Additionally, we also
recommend that our Gilpin and Jefferson County residents register
Chief Ball We certainly understand the confusion and have for the Boulder County notification system as well. Information
been working with the counties to try and streamline things further. on how to register can be found in the “Community Resources”
The bottom line is that you should follow the regulations set forth section of our website https://www.coalcreekcanyonfd.org/
by your county. Under Colorado Law, the sheriff of a given county community-resources/.
has the statutory responsibility of serving as the Fire Warden
for the county, and holds the authority to enact and enforce fire It Takes A Canyon How do firefighters decide if a house is
restrictions. We certainly strive to do our part in assisting to get worth saving?
the word out about fire restrictions, but the best way of finding
that information is to go directly to your county of residence. We Chief Ball Firefighters often times use structure triage scoring
sheets when evaluating a structure. These sheets take into account

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It Takes A Canyon Continued from page 5 the garage as you are loading up to leave. As firefighters who also
happen to be mountain residents, we are trained to assume that
things like access and egress for firefighters and apparatus, roofing garages contain materials that could be hazardous for us.
and siding materials, topography, and of course level of mitigation.
That being said, it is not a static environment that we operate in. It Takes A Canyon How will I know what evac route to take
Factors such as weather, fire behavior, and amount of available in the event of a wildfire in CCC? What if I’m stuck in traffic
resources also weigh heavily in our decision-making process. during an evacuation?

It Takes A Canyon Where is the best place to start when I Chief Ball The first key piece in this, again, is self-education.
think about mitigating my home and property? Know the four main evacuation routes out of the canyon and
have a plan for using each one of them. A map and descriptions
Chief Ball The best place to start is by educating yourself. We of these routes are shown on our “Community Resources” page.
have links in the “Community Resources” section of our website to Do not automatically assume that you are simply going to drive
some great programs like Wildfire Partners, Firewise, and Saws and down Hwy 72 to Arvada if we ask you to evacuate. This is
Slaws which are excellent starting points for building and carrying especially important this summer, as many sections of Hwy 72
out your home mitigation strategy. are down to one lane. The second piece goes back to signing up
to receive emergency notifications so that we can relay this sort of
It Takes A Canyon How can I let CCCFD know that I store information to you when time is of the essence.
propane tanks and gasoline in my garage?
Authors notes….Many thanks to Chief Ball and the amazing men
Chief Ball Signage is always helpful, particularly if you are and women who make up the CCCFD volunteer crew! Your hard
storing something out of the ordinary in your garage. While most work, dedication and service is noticed and appreciated!
of us aren’t too keen on the idea of having a sign on our garage all
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and I will post it on CCSpeaks. Thanks for helping CCC residents Swimming in Contact Lenses
be more aware and prepared for fire season! You rock!
Please send us your questions, comments, ideas and By Golden Vision Clinic, P.C.
constructive critique. If you have an idea for an article, please
let us know. We all have to do our part in making CCC a safer Q: “Can I swim with contact lenses in?”
community. Tune into CCSpeak on FaceBook for further It Takes A: ”Only under VERY SPECIFIC conditions!!!”
A Canyon! info and announcements. Thanks and be safe!…..
Dave and Linda. NO, you cannot swim with your
regular 2 week or 1 month soft or hard
Dave Pence is a retired Boulder Valley gas permeable lenses in
Schools teacher, former W-EMT, former
National Outdoor Leadership School Soft lenses absorb and hold small
(NOLS) instructor and a 30+ years resident particles like a sponge. So, if you are in a
of Coal Creek Canyon. chlorinated pool, they will absorb chlorine
and your eyes will be red and irritated for
Linda Martin is a Volunteer Coordinator hours or days. If you go into a river, pond,
for Saws & Slaws, past Board member of lake or ocean they will absorb bacteria,
CCCIA and CCCPRD, past owner of Wee viruses, mold, amoeba and you can seriously
Creekers Child Care, and is now a happy infect your eyes.
employee at Canyon Liquors. Come in and
chat anytime! (720) 468-3243 Also, contact lenses are held onto your eye by surface
tension. So, if you open your eyes under water, they
can easily float away. This is especially true for hard gas
permeable lenses.

YES, you can create a system for swimming
in contact lenses:

If you wear disposable soft lenses, you normally dispose
of your lenses every 2 weeks. DO NOT THROW THEM

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Swimming in Contact Lenses Continued from page 7 Pearls Among Pigs By Glory Fletcher
AWAY! Put them in a contact lens case, and put several
pairs one on top of the other. Keep them moist with OptiFree Fog hung in the cold, gray air. I could hear nothing but the
solution. If you open the case one day and they look like squeaking wheels as they tottered on the edge of the slick muddy
Pringles, do not worry, gently put more solution in the case road. Usually we sang on long trips. Not today. We were too scared
and let them sit for 2 hours to rehydrate. to speak, or breathe really. I gathered my courage and inched
Now when you go swimming, boating, to the beach, water gingerly towards the window, trying not to lean too much and shift
skiing, or snorkeling put on an old/spent pair of the saved the truck’s weight closer to the edge. I immediately regretted my
lenses. Enjoy the water, see your surroundings safely, and decision. 
have a great time. If you lose one, it is not any real loss.
Throw the contact lens away as soon as you are done in the The base of the mountain was no longer visible. We’d been
water. Rinse your eyes with OptiFree solution and wait an crawling up the steep, thin road for what felt like hours now,
hour before you put your fresh current lenses back on. stopping only to back up every so often until we found a little
Or you can use 1 Day Contact Lenses the same way. With extra space to let another truck pass from the other direction. As
these lenses you wear them for one day and throw them I snapped backward from peeking out the window, I squeezed
away. No solution, no storage, no hassle. my eyes shut and tried not to think about what I’d just seen. The
truck’s right tires were so close to the edge of the road that I‘d
GUITAR AND only been able to see the steep drop off immediately outside of my
UKULELE LESSONS window. Then I spotted the crumpled, overturned truck that made
my stomach drop. It was rusting on the side of the mountain now,
apparently not worth the risk of retrieval. My mind raced. Where
are we going?

Finally, the path dwindled into nothing and my dad stopped the
truck. When he opened his door, he let in a smell so repulsive I

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almost vomited. I stepped down into cold, sludgy mud and noticed their faith. And to actually own one? This was a treasure. It meant
the sound of – oinking? There was a deep gutter to our left flowing that they, and whoever gave it to them, had risked their freedom
with raw sewage. Set on a raised slab of rock on the other side was and possibly their lives.
a sprawling metal cage packed with dozens of the filthiest pigs I’d
ever seen. To the right was a dense wall of tropical plants. What are Our culture is writhing in the agony of grief and frustration. The
pigs doing up here?  past few months have left us a torn and devastated nation, and
many of us are simply bereft to understand it all. Will anything ever
My dad marched forward. My mom followed with two-year-old be normal again? Can anything be trusted anymore?
Mercy on her hip, so the rest of us kids started after him as well.
As we trudged along, I noticed a shack ahead of us. Once my dad The Word of God can.
unlocked the door, we ducked spider webs as we entered a room
packed with plastic-wrapped pallets of rotting books. Mold was It is consistent. Dependable. Pure. Imagine a government that got it
everywhere. I shoved my sleeve against my face to block out right every time.
the smell, but couldn’t get the taste of manure and mold out of
my mouth. Pushing through the sensory overload, I tried to pay The Word of God does.
attention to what my dad was saying.
It reveals the God who knows, who loves, and who practices
Apparently, this decrepit structure with its swollen beams and all wisdom and goodness. In reading it, our understanding is
peeling paint was a hideout for Bibles that were to be smuggled enlightened and our affections inclined to what is entirely true and
into mainland China. It had flooded some time ago, and we’d come truly lovely.
to salvage what we could before it all rotted. My parents sorted
through the pallets for hours and loaded what could be saved onto In a world that is clambering to respond to utter confusion and
the truck before heading back down that day. appalling cruelty, the Word of God has the answers for our
weary souls. Psalm 19 and Psalm 119 are odes to the unfaltering,
If I learned anything from my childhood, it’s that the Word of God impeccable standards of the God who has revealed what is pure and
is precious. Christians were beaten, shunned by their families, and pleasant.
sent to prison camps for reading it. Many memorized entire books
of the Bible, just to have it with them should they go to prison for Do you have a Bible? Then you have a treasure. It is not like the
treasure of money, which is depleted with use. This treasure makes
its owner wealthier - in proportion to its use - because in it we find
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WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES burial costs. The mortuary will contact social security to stop
any monthly payments.
By Tamra K Waltemath
• Check the phone answering machine and see if you can
It would be nice to have an instruction booklet to list all of the transfer calls to your phone.
things we need to do when a loved one dies. I could not possibly
• Collect the decedent’s mail and stop the newspaper.
relate everything you may need to know or everything you may

need to do in the first few days following a death, but let this list • Care for pets.
serve as a preliminary list of matters that should be addressed. My • Locate car keys and secure the vehicles.
advice is to seek the advice of an attorney before you begin to pay

the decedent’s last bills or distribute his or her assets and to notify • Take care of perishable property; you may want to donate food

family and friends so they can help you cope with the loss of a to a local food bank.

loved one and perform the following tasks. • Take care of lawn or snow removal and secure the home by

• Locate important papers. Determine whether the deceased asking the local police to check the house periodically.

had a burial plan or written instructions regarding his or • Obtain death certificates. The funeral director will generally
her funeral arrangements. Also look for a Last Will and help you order the death certificates. At a minimum, order one
Testament; the person named as the personal representative in for each piece of real estate owned by the decedent, each life
the Will has the power, before appointed by the court, to carry insurance policy owned by the decedent, one for the decedent’s
out written instructions of the deceased regarding funeral and employer, if any, one for each banking or investment
burial arrangements. companies and one for the attorney.

• Go to the decedent’s bank and check to see if he or she • Make an appointment with an attorney to discuss
had a safe deposit box; any heir or beneficiary may ask the whether or not probate of the estate will be necessary and
bank to enter a safe deposit box to look for a Will but the to lodge the Will with the court.
bank may not give you information on the decedent’s bank

accounts. Obtaining information regarding assets will require This article was written by Tamra K Waltemath of Tamra K. Waltemath,
appointment of a personal representative by the court. P.C. This information is for general informational purposes only
and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions, you
• Contact the decedent’s local county department of social should consult a qualified attorney. Tamra K. Waltemath is an elder
services and or the Veterans Administration to see if the law attorney focusing on wills, trusts, estate and trust administration,
decedent was entitled to financial assistance to help with probate and non-probate transfers, guardianships and conservatorships.
She can be contacted at: Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C., 3843 West 73rd
Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030; 303-657-0360; or visit her website
at: www.WaltemathLawOffice.com.

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Write The Letter, Change Your Life Intensity - feeling gratitude from a slight emotional tug to overflowing
By Rodger Ruge, Certified Human Potential Life Coach tears.

“It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the true treasures Frequency - how easy it is to get in touch with actual feelings of
of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” gratitude.
Joseph Campbell
Span - the number of different things for which a person can be grateful
According to the studies and research of Dr. Joe Dispenza in his for at the same time. Density - the number of different people for
groundbreaking book, You Are The Placebo, Gratitude is one of the which a person can be grateful for within their circle of influence.
most powerful emotions for increasing our ability to see the world
in a different way, where we shift from focusing on the things that When these four factors are functioning at their maximum people
are wrong to the things that are right. Genuine gratitude acts as a experience a deep joy and connection to life regardless, and hear
counterbalance to the stream of negativity we are culturally exposed this clearly, of their circumstances. Rich, poor, sick, well, the outside
to on a daily basis. That is nothing less than a superpower! conditions of one’s life make zero difference if those four areas are
highly developed and DEEPLY FELT.
How does this work? The scientific data shows that when we move
beyond the analytical brain, the one we are in most of the time, we Perhaps the most powerful of all gratitude practices you can do the
can enter the operating system of the subconscious mind. Gratitude letter writing exercise. Start by writing a letter to the most influential
creates a brainwave state where two hemispheres of the brain begin person(s) in your life. You don’t need to make it a novella, a few
communicating in a more balanced and unified fashion. When paragraphs should suffice. Reflect on why that person, living or dead,
people are in a heightened state of gratitude, the inner experience has been so influential. They can be someone you directly know or a
becomes so real that perceived expression of gratitude, the one they person you have never met but deeply respect. As you write your letter
are literally making up in their mind, cannot be distinguished from FEEL how they moved you and influenced your life’s journey.
actual reality.
Now the juicy part; If the person is still living and you know them,
When we conduct regular gratitude practices, there is a literal shift get together and read your letter to them in person. If they are not in
in our brains processing and our perception of the world changes your area, do a video conference if possible or call them and read that
with it. You could have been a negative Nellie all your life and, as letter. If they are deceased, go to their gravesite and read that letter
the science has conclusively shown, with the right practices you can or if that’s not possible then picture them in your mind, read it there
shift to seeing the glass as half full or enhance your already positive and notice what happens.
outlook on life to new levels.
When my clients participate in this exercise, I’ve seen miracles take
Scientific studies on gratitude have identified four critical place. I’ve seen physical maladies heal. I’ve seen relationships repaired
dimensions;
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as years of dysfunction are erased in minutes. I’ve seen lives focused on negativity shift to positivity. One of my students recently did this
in a class I taught. They read their very heartfelt letter to their Mom in front of the whole class on speaker phone, which was indeed a very
brave action. The end result was Mom cried, the student cried and most of us were also experiencing a strange sensation of our eyes leaking.
Hearts were open, BIG smiles were seen around the room and the uplifting energy was remarkable, stunning in fact. The student told me
they were so grateful for this experience so they could say what they needed to say, “before it was too late”. This is so simple IF you are
willing to take the risk. Do it friends and watch the magic unfold.

Rodger Ruge is a certified human potential life coach dedicated to helping others achieve their goals,
dreams and desires. You can reach Rodger via e-mail; [email protected]

WildAware of Many Bears

  By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister

    In Pinecliffe, three Bears, a blond with black ears and feet, with two cubs, one with cinnamon coat, and one black, were seen and

photographed, The blond bear with black ears and feet was also seen off South Beaver Creek. But then, a blond bear, with a cinnamon bear

First Time Service was reported at mile 16, quite some distance, and over
the Wondervu Ridge from Pinecliffe.

Call $54.95      One bear was close to K-8 school, and a big bear was

on lower Rudi Lane.  Perhaps the same bear, called huge,

was on Lillus Lane. Then, a bear that was yelled at and

treated to banging of pots on West Rudi Lane and Elliot,

was seen four days later on Ranch Elsie, investigating a

vegetable garden. Then it was on Divide View, and a few

days later was reported from Shimley Rd. and Janelle

Circle.

   A bear was on Crescent Lake Rd.

   A bear crossed the highway near United Power.

   Two bears, one black, other brown, were on Tunnel 19
Rd. And not far away, one called `chubby’ was at Gross

Dam Rd and Crescent Park Drive. In the same area,
a sow with a cub was near Gross Dam Rd. on Lichen
Lane. But on the same day, a sow with a cub was
on Begole Circle not far from Spruce Canyon Circle.
It seems doubtful that was the same pair. But a little
bear on Begole Circle could have been from that sow.

   A bear that appeared white at night was in
Juniper Heights

   A bear tore down a bird feeder on Spruce Canyon
Circle in broad daylight. It was scheduled to be taken
down at dusk. Almost a month later at the same house
the only reported break-in happened. The bear tore
out a screen and went through an open window, and
helped itself to a big Cosco canister of cashews and
a full bag of dove chocolates. At least it didn’t tear
open the fridge, or freezer or leave any (um, well
never mind). At a home close-by, perhaps the same
bear, batted at bird feeders but couldn’t take them
down.

   A juvenile bear was looking for bird feeders on Nob
Way.

   A really big momma bear “perhaps 400 - 500 lbs.”,
with a cub, was on Pioneer Rd, off Gap. (Strange -
sows usually weigh 175 - 200 lbs.)

                   (On to the Cervidae!)

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   A cow Moose was at Vonnie Claire/Hillcrest and Ranch Elsie     The scariest Mountain Lion report was one that attacked a cat.
along with a male that had a green ear tag. One was also seen at The lion was scared off, but the cat was missing. This was on West
Pioneer off Gap Rd. Ranch Elsie. A lion was also seen at the top of Camp Eden.

   A single moose was seen on Spruce Canyon Circle, but then three    There was just one Bobcat report this month. It went tearing
appeared at another house on the circle. Then later one was on Nob through a yard for no reason that could be seen by the residents.
Way.
   The little critters are, well, everywhere! The year-
   A moose w/ calf was on Twin Spruce. round Chickeree, aka Pine Squirrel, and Colorado
Chipmunk can climb out of harms way, but the Golden Mantled
   A young buck moose was at the top of Camp Eden, and perhaps Ground Squirrel just has to `duck and cover’. Still their numbers
the same one was on Mt. Thorodin Rd (not too far away as the aren’t diminishing - much to the disgust of some residents. They
raven flies.)  Then a young buck was seen crossing Gap Rd. do like to eat flowers. Cotton-tail Rabbits should do a better job
of mowing the grasses and Voles should come out in daylight so
   A cow moose and her calf was at the pond near Hwy 72, just we could see them.
before one gets to Hwy. 119. Unfortunately, the young one was hit
by a car and died. At least two weeks later, elsewhere in the canyon, Keep on watching and post on Coal Creek Speak, Coal Creek
another calf was seen crying for its mom. Canyon Wildlife, or call Jan at 303-642-0926

   Now Mule Deer are famous for leaving their young half-hidden, Here’s Chris ~ Broad-tailed Hummingbird numbers have gotten
while they go off to feed. One was left right by a paper box on Nob up to normal over the past month, and one member reported more
Way, while mom was 30 ft. away. Across the canyon, a birthing of than 30+ coming in for one last feeding around at 8pm.  Some
twin fawns was photographed on Ranch Elsie. members report very territorial males and others have pictures
of several females feeding together.  Two videos were shared of
    Three Bull Elk were seen on Spruce Canyon Rd. One buck was females gathering goat fur for their nests.  One member was so
seen just north of Golden Gate State Park, and another buck was on lucky to find a hummingbird nest and was able to put up a camera
Chute Rd. (the bucks tend to move higher than the cows). so we can all watch momma’s progress!  And another member
spotted a hummingbird nest while waiting in the construction
    A pack of three Coyotes was on Dowdle Drive. zone, up over a flagger’s head who likely didn’t even realize it was
there.  One hummingbird was caught on video with a yellow neck
   That Black phase Fox is still alive and was seen off Camp Eden. which was determined to be a ‘pollen bib’ from her visiting so
many flowers!  These little feathered beauties seemed to know the
Then a week later, if it was the same individual, it was in Pinecliffe.
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WildAware Continued from page 13 by a member’s father are now feeding babies and another pair
nested again in a bee swarm box.  There were also several reports
June 9 th snow was coming in as they were swarming feeders the of Cordilleran Flycatcher – two making nests, one under a deck. 
night before.  One member got a very cool photo of one in ‘torpor’ Some of our thirstiest canyon birds seen at bird baths included:
which is a hibernation type state where they can hang upside down Pygmy Nuthatches, Pine Siskins, an American Crow, Chickadees,
to conserve energy. and Nuthatches.  One member even made a bird bath out of a pie
plate!
Our birdy highlights for the month were an Indigo Bunting near
the base of the canyon, a Wilson’s Warbler near a lake, an Oriole, Other reports included: American Goldfinch*, Lesser Goldfinch*,
a Blue Jay and a very cool video of a Red-Tailed Hawk ‘hover White-Crowned Sparrow, Blue Jay*, Brewer’s Blackbird and
hunting’ high up over a deck on a windy day!  Several members Brown-headed Cowbird (both following a moose and eating the
heard Night Hawks calling in late May and one member who was bugs it stirred up in the grass), House Finch, Dark-Eyed Junco,
listening to birds on moonlit and dark nights, heard full songs Black-Billed Magpie, Northern Flicker, Green-Tailed Towhee
from birds like the Dark-Eyed Junco!  Our canyon Great-horned (singing with a wren), Band-tailed Pigeon, Western Tanager (one
owls have been hooting on occasion and one was startled as a cool photo taken through the window looks like it is sitting on the
member put his hummingbird feeder out early one morning and it back of a sofa), Steller’s Jay, Mallard Duck, recordings of Ruby-
flew on the top of a large spruce nearby.  The two little precious Crowned Kinglets singing, Bat, Lazuli Bunting at the base of the
owlets were photographed a few times and are getting so big.  The canyon, Black-headed Grosbeak, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers
Northern Saw-whet Owl was only heard briefly a few times.  (several drinking out of hummingbird feeders), Raven, Yellow-
rumped Warbler (some flying to/from a tree top catching bugs
Many birds were seen gathering nesting materials, feeding and others hopping around on the ground in the rain), a pair of
their young and babies have started showing up at feeders!  An Williamson’s Sapsuckers and either Red-naped or Yellow-Bellied
American Robin was busy making a nest and an American Crow Sapsucker, an Osprey pair with a fish and a Bald Eagle gliding over
was seen collecting horse hair for hers.  Red Crossbills were Echo Rock.  One member even captured a photo of a cloud that
photographed feeding an adorable fledgling and baby looked like a bird!
Pine Siskins showed up on a patio and one hopped onto a
member’s finger!  Mama Wild Turkey was seen with at least 3 Come join the fun in the Coal Creek Canyon Birds Facebook group
tiny babies.  Bird boxes in the canyon have been very busy and to learn what’s chirping in CCC! 
seem to be at full capacity with Mountain Bluebirds, Violet-Green
Swallows (one almost took a member’s head off while collecting *A new yard bird for at least one member.
chicken feathers), House Wrens and Mountain Chickadees!  The
White-Breasted Nuthatches nesting in a beautiful bird house made Thanks!

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Here’s to Your Health... problems, and losing your toes and feet… think amputation, the
end result of advanced diabetes.
Dr. Brandy Victory, D.C
According to the CDC, in 2015:
STROKES, BLOOD SUGAR AND HAPPINESS • 9.4% of the U.S population had diabetes
• There were 1.5 million newly diagnosed cases
My grandmother had a stroke a • 24% Americans have diabetes and don’t even know
few years back. It was devastating.
She was the “strong one”, raising a Diabetes ranks #7 on the list of leading causes of death in the
big family, cleaning house, ironing U.S., which may be seriously underreported. The crazy thing is it’s
clothes, you know how those Great completely resolvable.
Ones did it. I learned so much from
her and I do my best to cultivate her strength when I’m feeling If you’re one of millions of people who’ve pre-diabetes, diabetes,
insufficient. or metabolic syndrome, maintaining normal blood sugar can be
challenging. The pancreas, liver and adrenals are the primary
She didn’t die from the stroke, but the effects were detrimental. To organs that help regulate blood sugar. If your liver is sluggish, or
see her decline with such intensity was terrible, causing me to look you‘ve been stressed, then you may have a difficult time balancing
at what led her to this deleterious outcome and how to possibly blood sugar.
avoid it.
I personally look at the emotional component of dis-ease. What’s
An American has a stroke every 40 seconds and every 4 minutes common in diabetes patients is there’s been unavailability to the
someone dies of stroke, which means most live through it; the “sweetness of life”. Even for myself, when I get into those states
outcome not to be taken lightly, nor one I want to experience. of mind I tend to eat more sweet foods. It’s as if a void needs
to be filled, and, like most of us, I turn to food to quickly find
One of the risk factors of stroke is high blood sugar. It seems so comfort. The problem is that it really never does the job. No matter
harmless! I remember as a kid eating Frosted Flakes with added how many cookies you eat, you will likely never feel the deep
sugar and drinking all the sodas I wanted (the benefits of dad satisfaction you are trying to fulfill.
owning the first arcade on our hometown). Today this isn’t my
lifestyle, but I still have to watch it, as I can easily become a sugar- So the real challenge is not using something outside of ourselves
eating machine by making the wrong choices. to balance blood sugar like insulin, or cookies, but to tap that place
within ourselves that holds the sweetness of life we are seeking.
High blood sugar may seem like no big deal, but it can result in All experiences are growth opportunities, and beauty can be found
nerve damage, hand/feet pain, heart disease, kidney failure, vision
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Here’s to Your Health Cont’d from page 15 EARTHWATCH
Systemic Racism & The Environment by Jody Dickson
even in the challenges if we’re willing to look. There may be a bit
more to it than that, but it’s a great place to begin. Once again, I’m driven by world events for the theme of this
month’s Earthwatch, and I acknowledge the fact that I’ve never
I help patients overcome these concerns with specialized lab written about it before. The same systemic racism that affect our
testing. Beyond emotions, people who’ve blood sugar imbalances justice system, healthcare, education and economy also affects
often have liver insufficiency, adrenal dysfunction and gut the environment and environmental activity. Environmental
imbalances, many which are never caught by doing standard AMA racism refers to any policy or practice that differentially affects
labs. It’s unfortunate medical doctors of today are still not taught to or disadvantages individuals, groups or communities based on
look at labs through the lens of optimal wellness. They’re caught in race or color. We see its effects in policy making, enforcement of
a system that doesn’t want you to die, but doesn’t promote wellness regulations, and the exclusion of people of color in leadership in
either. It’s really a sad situation. environmental movements and policy making. We see communities
of color targeted for toxic waste and the systematic tolerance of
If you’ve blood sugar issues consider supporting your liver with toxic environments in those communities. These communities and
things like nettle or dandelion, and eating organic, grass-fed liver. the people that live there do not have the means to oppose large
Eating liver supports your liver. Do what you can to reduce stress corporations or governments from practices that are detrimental
in your life and figure out what makes you happy. Talk to your and sometimes fatal to humans. They are unable to stop this
doctor if you think you have a medical problem. activity due to the lack of political representation as well as the
inability to move from these communities due to socio-economic
If you’re interested in looking more completely at your physiology, impacts of systemic racism.
consider doing a Micro-nutrient and CardioMetabolix test. We send
our phlebotomist to you! We review your report with you over People of color are exposed to greater environmental health risks
video conferencing and help you figure out a specific program for than white people according to the EPA. For example, 76 percent
your personal body. That’s how you achieve optimum wellness! of the 2 million Americans living within three miles of the top-12
dirtiest coal power plants are people of color. Much of our toxic
Be Well, wastes end up in poor communities that are not able to pay as
Dr. Brandy Victory, D.C. much as a wealthier area for a clean environment. These same
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This information has not been approved by the FDA and do not claim to diag- Workers employed in intensive agriculture and manufacturing
nose, treat or cure any disease. This information should not be construed as a are largely composed of minority races, and these facilities are
claim or representation that any formula or procedure mentioned constitutes often near minority communities. These areas are subjected to
a specific cure, palliative or ameliorative, for any condition. Health-related
information provided here is not a substitute for medical advice. Dr. Brandy Continued on page 18
Victory has not evaluated the legal status of any products, services or recom-
mendations with respect to state and federal laws, including scope of prac-
tice. Dr. Brandy Victory does not and cannot accept responsibility for errors
or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information
provided, and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the
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EarthWatch Continued from page 17 of the old and new technologies that are being used to detect and
respond to wildfires. Since small fires are easier to manage and
contaminated drinking water, toxic fumes, chemical run-off, contain (when appropriate), the sooner firefighters know about a
pollutant particulate matter in the air, and other various harmful fire the more likely they can get ahead of it. Thus the use of things
risks leading to lessened quality of life and potential disease like cameras and drones are buying us time and make it safer for
outbreak. firefighters to respond. I cannot find an easy link to this episode,
so search for it in your favorite podcast app or online by the title
We also see differences in how government responds to natural above.
disasters affecting black or white communities as we saw in the
response before and after Hurricane Katrina. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

These issues happen on an international scale as well. Hazardous Calendar of Events:
wastes get exported to poor countries with weaker environmental
policies and safety practices. July 2nd – TEG Board Meeting - 6 pm This meeting will be on a
conference call. All are welcome, but if you want to attend, please
“Global South” countries contribute relatively little to climate contact us for information.
change in terms of metrics like carbon dioxide emissions, but they
have far fewer resources to address the negative localized impacts Please visit our website for more info: www.tegcolorado.org or on
of climate change such as rising sea levels. Facebook at fb.com/tegcolorado

To repeat last month’s “We are reading” quote: “We can’t afford to Should you become a member of TEG? By being a
be complacent, because complacency is complicity.” By definition, member of TEG, you have access to the resources and
systemic racism is systemic and pervasive. The environment is no experience from previous projects we have worked on,
exception, and it is on us to ensure that all people can live in an so you do not need to reinvent the wheel when trying to
environment that is safe and sustainable. plan your own environmental project. To join, go to our website:
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What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee? Stampin Up
It’s that time of year again ~ the new annual catalog is out! Cata-
By Mallorie Knight and Patti Gaeddert logs are available at the coffee shop, or contact Mallorie.

We want to start by saying a HUGE thank you to everyone that has Creative Memories
supported us the last few months. We know that there is a lot up in There have been a ton of new releases recently. Contact Patti for a
the air right now, and the same is true for us. Now is a challenging catalog, or grab one at the coffee shop.
time to be a small business, and we are incredibly blessed to be a
part of a community that supports its small businesses. So, thank Thanks for making us a part of your day! See you in the morning
you! -- we’ll have the coffee ready!

As I’m sure you’re aware, CanyonFest has been cancelled this year. CaCnyaornes
So we, along with Salon Croí and Intuition Massage, are putting to- of Coal Creek Canyon
gether some fun! So, grab your pancakes and support the hall, and
then head down to the shop. From 11a until 2p there will be fun Where neighbors help neighbors
and a few local small businesses! And, from 11a until 2p, the Kona
Ice truck will be there! So, we know it’s not the same, but you can By Patricia Dohn
still get out and enjoy the day! We hope to see you there!
Just a few reminders from Coal Creek Coffee: My, my, my….what a looonnngg year it has been so far! Canyon
Cares would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year…..
* Fresh baked breads and muffins daily just joking, Happy 4th of July !!! Board members have
* Breakfast Burritos and Breakfast Sandwiches served all day been busy bees these past several months assisting folks in need
* Take and Bake Meals available with advance ordering and rustling up donations and grants to be able to continue in the
* Free Wi-Fi months ahead.
* Open Monday-Friday 5:30am-3pm
* Open Saturday 7am-3pm Canyon Cares is approximately $1,100 away from
*Closed on Sundays meeting our COVID-19 Relief Fund goal of $50,000!

Along with so many things still a question mark due to the Coro- This is unbelievable! We have distributed the same amount of
navirus, the same holds true with our Monday get-togethers. As I
write this article, we are still not gathering, but we are frequently aid in 2020 YTD that we did in all of 2019. This indicates the
re-evaluating and that will hopefully change soon. If you are inter-
ested, please contact me at [email protected]. Hopefully this continued needed support, especially for the long-term recovery
will be part of our ‘recent history’ soon ~~ and we can scrapbook
about it!!! ahead. Continued on page 21

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Canyon Cares Continued from page 19 SURVIVORS IN CHAOS

Among other things, Canyon Cares has assisted in keeping roofs 90 days By MB Reith
over families heads, energy on, insurance payments current, cars
running, medical needs met, and food on the table, in addition to Seems like it’s been about 90 days since this new normal, or perhaps it
providing valuable local and county resources that folks may not be is a prequel? Has been goin’on. Does it seem like 900 days? Or more?
aware of. Since life has seemed to take a dramatic step, and/ or a pause?

If you or someone you knows needs assistance, please contact Re-read both past May and June columns. Hoping not to sound
Canyon Cares: too redundant. Too much like the “Ground Hog Day” movie often
referenced in the current life situation. Too late. That too is far too
(720) 515-1129 redundant.

[email protected] Redundant: adj. 1. characterized by verbosity or unnecessary
repetition in expressing ideas. [note: there should be a picture of me
www.canyoncares.org here. Sorry.] 2. exceeding what is usual or necessary: a redundant
part. There were other definitions, not pertinent. And then there is
P.O. Box 7392, Golden, CO 80403 redundancy, which was actually in some ways even better at explaining
redundant. But enough. We get the point.
Every single donation helps and is appreciated more than you
know. As much as we would love to acknowledge individual Life in 2020 is absolutely going to be memorable. In bits and
donors publicly, due to confidentiality and space issues (over 170
donors!), we are unable to. pieces. For this and for that. Those of us old enough to remember

Just know in our heart of hearts that we thank you! We would, waaaaaaaaaay back? Are mostly perplexed, and often shaking our
however, like to thank the following organizations for their
generous contributions and continued support: United Power, heads. Even speechless (even me). I can’t really speak for the other
Nederlands Lions Club, Mountain Forum For Peace, Our Lady of
the Canyon Catholic Church, and Spirit of the Mountain Lutheran generations since there is seriously too much information from many
Church.
directions for this babyboomer to constantly be bombarded with,
Please continue to stay safe, be well and look out for one another!
interact with: all while staying quarantined. (thank goodness I c3anDJH RI
still talk, huh? And have plenty of telephone minutes!)

Someday we may catch up with some things we missed. I’ve seen
very creative ways folks are keeping in touch. We know nothing for
sure, and this is a lot of uncharted territory. I will remind you to try
to touch base with folks you may know are kinda alone? Take a few
minutes and check on them. Just saying……..

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Survivors in Chaos Continued from page 21 Saws & Slaws Update By Linda Martin

So the interesting thing, and something that may help keep hope alive Happy July, and we at Saws & Slaws hope you are being
is that there is some positivity. There are new ideas showing up. successful making the most of your 2020 Summer! We have
There are new ways to do the same old things. The redundant factor been busy doing lots of little projects, since we can’t really
is getting modified? So many interesting tidbits. People making new do big ones right now. Hopefully you have seen links to
and better bonds. SignUps, either on our Facebook page, or Coal Creek Speak.
We email them to people who prefer that. Don’t hesitate to
IF people are splitting up? I haven’t heard that trend. Not that I know let us know if you do. Phone calls are still doable, too :)
everything. And I AM NOT on any SOCIAL MEDIA… so indeed
I probably know less than anything when it comes to the trending Two Jeffco Slash weekends last month. Phew! A lot of work
stuff. but for a good cause and good for the forest fuel reduction.
Did you SEE the enormous amount of slash at Fire Station
I only know my bubble group. My peers. My friends and relatives. #2?? Impressive! This community is not fooling around!
But seem to be getting to know some of them, as mentioned We love it! Last month we helped take down some trees
(redundant) even better. on Lionel Lane, Dowdle Drive, some others on Spruce
Canyon Circle,  We look forward to projects on Indian Peak
Add to the mixture of insane 2020? The other changes besides and Shimley Road this month. We have collected a lot of
the pandemic? The world’s people are pretty darn busy doing logs from folks. We sure do appreciate that and hope to be
“nothing”. ready for some firewood sales soon. We are sorry we have
been difficult to predict regarding firewood in the past few
Maybe it’s 2 steps forward then 1 step back. Checking with some-they
are reading books. They are trying new recipes. They are watching so
many programs on so many venues I can’t even begin to understand
or know of all of them. Being redundant: my cup of tea has been the
Hallmark Channels. I like the movie and mystery channel more than
the love channel. Either though? Do wonders to helping me stay
feeling happy about the world and not worrying about things I cannot
control. I also have to schedule time to get all those things that need
to be done around that viewing time! Getting done the things I must
control: my own bad habits to complete the good habits. Good luck
to all of us for that. I have heard of folks re-arranging, re-discovering.
I too have been planning on putting everything in it’s proper place…
right after that next Hallmark movie! PEACE. Out!

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years. We don’t mean to appear flaky or underprepared. But and do a small project on your property and you can make
it sometimes happens when you have a bunch of volunteers an appropriate donation to our 501(c)(3) organization.
trying to run an organization. We strive to do our best Everything we do helps our community. We are proud to
be of service in making all of us safer. What can we do for
In an effort to tie up loose ends, dot i’s and cross t’s, we are YOU?
hoping to fill the Paid Position for a Program Director soon.
Perhaps by the time you are reading this, we will have hired Please contact us if we can help you, or if you want to help
a new person to help keep us on track and organized. We are us! email us at [email protected] or call us at (720)
thankful for the AIM grant we got from CoCo (Coalitions 468-3243. Thanks!!
& Collaboratives-a CO based 501(c)(3) org) and we hope to
make it work for us which, in turn, works for our mountain *~Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers!~*
community!
By John Williams & Barbara David
So, how can Saws & Slaws help you? We have a pretty
full menu of services now that we are in our 10th year of Credit John Williams
volunteer fire mitigation(!). We can come to your property
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stand a better chance of survival in the event of a wildland VIRTUAL MEETINGS ON ZOOM!
fire. We can schedule what we call a Legacy Event, in Come see and hear about the places where scientists have
which volunteers are called upon to come in and fell trees, discovered our cosmos over the centuries since humans first
get rid of slash, and whatever else the property needs. We began looking at the sky! 
are modifying our model to not include a potluck meal Our local Sky Watcher Carolyn Collins Petersen will present
(no “slaws”) and we are working in smaller groups, for a “Discovering the Universe: A Look at the Places that Help us
longer total time, if needed. This way we can safely follow Understand the Cosmos”, during our Sunday, July 12th Zoom get-
guidelines for the pandemic. Or we can also schedule a together. Her latest book, called “The Discovery of the Universe”
“Curbside Chipping Event” in your neighborhood, if there is focused on the history of observatories and how they helped
is enough interest from your neighbors (we are able to help humans discover the universe. 
you determine this.) Or we can pick up your slash and take
it to Jeffco Slash Days. The next slash weekend will be in Continued on page 24
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Sky Watchers Continued from page 23 OUR MAY & JUNE ZOOM MEETINGS
On May 31st, John Williams was our main Zoom presenter
Carolyn is a Colorado-based writer and producer with extensive providing Astronomy News and some beautiful astrophotography.
experience in a variety of media. Her award-winning work has At our June 14th meeting, 29 of us gathered on Zoom to hear a great
appeared in seven books and a presentation by Dr. David Elmore on Forensic Astronomy. If you
number of magazine articles, three missed it, a video of David’s presentation is available at this link –
major exhibit projects, Web-based https://youtu.be/u35Kffp0PRo
science and technology venues, and
more than four dozen documentary Although our June 28th Zoom meeting was after the deadline for
scripts for fulldome planetarium our July Mountain Messenger article, we will hopefully have that
theaters and science centers. She presentation archived on our website at – https://sky-watchers.co
lives near Nederland, Colorado. Her under Meetings. At that meeting, Alan Ladwig, a former NASA
website link is – Headquarters administrator who lives in the Washington, DC area,
https://www.thespacewriter.com gave us a presentation on his new book, See you in Orbit? Our
Dream of Spaceflight. Alan vividly captured the sweeping history
Her new book Discovery of the and future of the global public’s desire to be more than observers –
Universe: A History of Astronomy and to be active participants in space travel. Alan’s book is available on
Observatories and her other books Amazon.com in paperback and on Kindle at -
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new book can also be purchased in both hard cover and electronic Check out our website where you can download and print the
versions on Amazon at this link – https://amzn.to/2zNf7J0 current month’s CCC Sky Map at – https://sky-watchers.co –
and John Williams has now posted videos of many of our Sky
If you want to join us, make sure you’re on our Sky Watchers email Watchers’ past presentations, in case you missed them or would
list and we’ll send you an email during the week before with the like to see them again!
confirmed date, time and the Zoom link. (See the end of this article
for how to get on our email list.) If you’ve never used Zoom.com, Our Space and Astronomy Resources section has links for adults
we can help. Just let us know. and students. These are great resources for summer activities and
for students studying at home. Our astronomy and space experts
Most of our Zoom attendees said that they would like to have would be glad to help students with their projects. Don’t hesitate to
meetings every two weeks, so we are going to try to do that. It takes contact us at – [email protected]
more time for our Sky Watchers organizers to do this, but we’ll try
to keep to that schedule. Our July 26th will feature another great Continued on page 26
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Sky Watchers Continued from page 24 Check out the Milky Way in the July Night Skies!
Credit: John Williams
You can also find meeting updates on our Facebook page created
and managed by Carolyn Collins Petersen at – https://www. 2,000 light-years thick. It’s home to 100 to 400 billion stars. And
facebook.com/CoalCreekCanyonSkyWatchers something to consider while you ponder the Milky Way’s star
clouds; the sky is full of stars, more than a trillion trillion stars,
You can also access these live links in our Sky Watchers July that we cannot see in faint, faraway galaxies.
article on the Mountain Messenger’s website at –
https://cccmountainmessenger.com Click on the July issue’s cover The Full (Buck, Thunder or Hay) Moon occurs on July 4th with an
and find the pages for our article on the “Inside this Issue” page. added bonus of a lunar eclipse. The Earth’s shadow starts sliding
across the Moon at 9:07 pm with the maximum eclipse at 10:30
JULY NIGHT SKIES pm. The eclipse will darken the lunar disk only slightly as the
July night skies really start showing off with the Milky Way Moon only passes through part of the Earth’s shadow. Both Jupiter
prominent in the eastern sky just when the skies darken completely
by 10pm. You can imagine the dusty glow of the Milky Way as
a spiral arm arching from the center of the galaxy in the south
through the constellation Lyra and trailing off in the constellations
of Andromeda and Cassiopeia in the north. The Milky Way is our
home galaxy with starry arms spiraling away from the center. Our
solar system sits about one-third of the way from the bright center
to the edges between two prominent arms in a relatively minor
spiral arm called the Orion-Cygnus Arm. It’s the innermost arm,
called the Sagittarius Arm that dominates our summer sky. 

It’s hard from our vantage point within the galaxy to know what
it truly looks like. Galaxies come in all shapes and sizes from
elliptical galaxies that look like egg-shaped gathering of stars,
irregular galaxies that seem to have no structure to giant spiral
galaxies like the Andromeda Galaxy. And our idea of the galaxy
has evolved. Scientists believe the Milky Way is a barred-spiral
galaxy, meaning it has a central bar of stars instead of a circular
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and Saturn reach opposition in July. They are the closest and The Legacy of Friends
brightest they will be all year. With a small telescope or binoculars,
Jupiter’s four brightest moons appear as bright dots on either side By Dan Thoemke
of the planet. Watch the arrangement change night after night.
A small telescope will also show the rings of Saturn which rises It has been a privilege to talk with so many about the idea of
shortly after Jupiter. Both shine brightly in the southeast by 10:30 leaving a Legacy. I have written about the legacy of our faith and
pm. Mars rises at about midnight in mid-July, and both Venus and family. This month I want to consider “friendship” and what kind
Mercury shine in the pre-dawn skies. of legacy can be experienced. I believe loneliness and isolation
is one of this world’s greatest problems and must be addressed in
FULL MOON HIKES each of our lives. The problem has even become more evident
Our local Sky Watcher Joelle Dunaetz will hopefully be leading during these “stay at home-safer at home” orders. Many of you
Full Moon Hikes again on or near the date of the Full Moon, safe know my dad passed away earlier this year prior to all the Co-vid
distancing and weather permitting. Visit her website at – craziness in this world. He and I spent a good amount of time
https://www.dancingmountainstorm.com – and/or contact her to talking about things in his last days. There was one evening in
get on her email list for future Full Moon hikes and other nature particular I will never forget; he shared some kind and thoughtful
experiences she leads at – [email protected] words. We were talking about everything under the sun and just
really enjoying one another’s company. Then the time came for
We will email our Sky Watchers list when we have a future safe me to leave, and as I was leaving, he said, “you know if we were
in-person meeting date, as well as let you know in our Mountain closer to the same age, I think we would have been really good
Messenger Sky Watchers article. When we can meet again, it will friends growing up”. These words stuck with me and I could not
be at the Coal Creek Canyon Community Hall, 31528 Highway have agreed more. We had a lot in common and looked at life
72, Golden, CO 80403. Thanks to our sponsors – CCC Park & through the same lens in many ways.
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This got me asking the questions, what makes a lasting friend-
If you’re not already on our contact list, email [email protected] ship or what makes friendship just work with some and not with
or call 303-494-7677 with your name, email and/or phone number others? We see the word friendship in the Bible in multiple places,
and we’ll email you our Zoom meeting details and the Zoom link. which is a good place to find answers to life’s challenging ques-
tions. God said Moses was his friend and that he spoke to him that
We miss you all – stay safe! Cheers & Love from Barb & Leonard way. David and Jonathan were called kindred friends who really
David and John Williams
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The Legacy of Friends Continued from page 27 I challenge each of you this month to overcome the loneliness and
isolation you are experiencing by being the friend you want others
cared for one another in some of the most interesting of divisive to be to you. Develop relationships through time spent on phone
circumstances. There are warnings about the wrong type of friends calls, in person, serving other people who are in need. Drop off a
corrupting one’s character. It also says, that friendship with the special gift to someone, write a meaningful note or just say some-
world (or worldly ways) in enmity against God. I challenge you to thing kind to a friend. Let’s continue to be people who leave the
take the time find out what the bible has to say about friendship. right legacy for the next generation by living out the virtues of our
faith, caring for our families and developing healthy relationships.
I believe that friendship is earned and developed through right rela- Until next time, stay safe and well.
tionships built around service and caring for one another. Friend-
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both parties. When we get to the end of our lives, I believe some of July 2020 Crossword
the most meaningful memories will be that of time spent with good
friends. It will be the dedicated time you spent getting to know on By Tony Thorpe
other and being a part of each other’s lives. Questions Across
1. Top tier of English Football (7,6)
Based upon what we learn in the scriptures here are some practi- 9. Jack Nicklaus’ home state (4)
cal ways to develop the right relationships and create a legacy of 10. Lockdown TV drama (5,4)
friendship and impact: 13. NFL off week (3)
- God is the author of friendship and modeled it perfectly in the 14. Legg Mason, Inc Ticker symbol (2)
15. British rapper Harlee Bashir Laguda Milne (2)
relationship of the trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Yield- 16. The sun never set on this thing (7,6)
ing to one another’s roles in perfect unity. 20. Community Supported Agriculture (3)
- God desires to fill out deepest loneliness with his presence in our 21. A name of Scottish Gaelic origin (3)
lives first and foremost. Out of his love we truly love. 22. A lake or Chevy (5)
- We have the opportunity to get to know others and become 24. Short for Nathaniel (3)
friends by caring for them, serving them and helping out as needs 25. Mercedes diesel (2)
arise. God models laying our lives down for others is the way to 27. Disorganized fight (5)
build closeness. It is more blessed to give than receive. 29. Former Broncos RB (2)
- Good healthy relationships are built on godly characteristics of 31. Nustar Energy L P Ticker symbol (2)
love, grace, truth and kindness. Where worldly friendship is 33. Intensive care (3)
built on self-seeking desires that war for our attention and in the
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37. Mid-1960’s music genre (4) 1 23 4567 8

38. Lightswitch position (2)

39. DC monetary fund (3) 9

40. US territory (2) 11 12 13
41. Surname given to Sikh women (4) 10

42. A type of crabmeat (9) 14 14 15

45. Drink from juniper berries (3)

46. Traffic tickets (9) 16 17 18 19

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candidate (4,9) 23 24 25 26
2. United States breakfast food (7,6) 22

3. Internal rate of return (3) 27 28 29 30 31 32

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or guide a horse (5) 33 34 35 36

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6. Artificial Intelligence (2) 37 38

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European folklore (7) 39 40 41

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11. Emergency Medical Technician (3) 42 43 44

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41. Japanese carp (3)
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Operation Round-Up Makes Donation Amid COVID Pandemic

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pastor’s Pantry is open every Thursday Is Your Contact Info Up
the United Power Operation Round-Up from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. or by appointment to Date?
Foundation has responded to the needs of for emergency needs. Individual donations
many nonprofits in the cooperative’s service are also being accepted via a donation box United Power has been using recorded
territory. With many individuals and families outside the church, 73 Gross Dam Road. phone messages to let members
economically impacted due to workplace In May, the foundation committed $20,000 know when a preplanned outage
shutdowns, the board has given above and to food banks in the cooperative’s territory, has been scheduled in their area for
beyond its normal contributions to area including Coal Creek’s Canyon Cares. maintenance work. As new software
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The Operation Round-Up board recently rounded up to the next whole dollar. Members communications electronically.
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Pantry, which operates out of Whispering www.unitedpower.com/round-up. individual member accounts and use the
Pines Church in the Coal Creek Canyon. phone numbers and/or email addresses
Founded in 2001, Pastor’s Pantry is an the cooperative has on record. If the
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recycling credit when you have your old refrigerator or freezer hauled
away and recycled. To learn more, visit www.unitedpower.com. Please
review program details very carefully.

Energy Star Appliance Rebate

New Energy Star® Refrigerator/Freezer $30
Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling $75
New Energy Star® Clothes Washer $40
New Energy Star® Dishwasher $20

Member Services: 303-637-1300 Coal Creek Office: 303-642-7921

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Useful Numbers/Websites ECRWSS
PRSRT STD
Fire Dept. & Ambulance 911 U S POSTAGE PAID
GOLDEN, CO
Coal Creek Non Emergency 303-642-3121 POSTAL CUSTOMER PERMIT NO 118

High County FD Non Emer. 303-582-5768

Jeffco Sheriff 303-277-0211

Boulder Co. Sheriff 303-441-4444

Gilpin Co. Sheriff 303-582-5500

Canyon Cares 720-515-1129

Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409 Excavating Recycle Green Girl pg. 13 303-442-7535
Jake of all Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490 Remodeling
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227 Canyon Consult. pg. 29 303-386-3668
We Can Dig it pg. 24 303-642-3853 Grate Contracting LLC pg. 20 303-579-9519
Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Third and Long pg. 28 303-642-1314
Firewood Restaurant & Libation
Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600 High Timber pg. 23 303-258-7942 Last Stand Tavern pg. 10 303-642-3180
Roofing
Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 30 303-642-0953 RoofingInColorado.com pg. 3 303-495-4828
Third and Long pg. 28 303-642-1314
Attendance 303-982-4260 Foundations Top Coverage pg. 24 303-258-9322
Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490 Rock/Retaining Walls
Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010 Benchmark Land Care pg. 17 303-485-1001
Gifts Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490
Nederland Elementary 720-561-4800 Patti pg. 28 303-642-3994 Septic Services Columbia pg. 10 303-526-5370
Storage Apollo pg. 6 303-420-9915
Kwik Mart 303-642-3061 Handyman Tires Carl’s Corner pg. 28 303-642-7144
Tom/Loftin Const. pg. 6 970-389-5914 Toilet/Portable
P.O. Coal Creek (Crescent) 303-642-0119 Hauling Air-O-Pure pg. 5 303-258-3597
Benchmark Land Care pg. 17 303-485-1001 Columbia pg. 10 303-526-5370
Pinecliffe Post Office 303-642-7358 Big D Dumpsters pg. 28 303-642-7995 Trash/Rubbish Service
Health Wellness see also Massage High Country Rubbish pg. 15 303-642-0303
Ride Provide 303-420-2589 Dr. Brandy Victory, D.C. pg. 12 303-619-7766 Tree Service
Brian Hard pg. 24 303-718-1990
Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926 Solelytics pg. 11 303-981-3999 Dead Tree Gone pg. 13 720-468-3243
High Timber pg. 23 303-258-7942
CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.org Young Living, Patti pg. 28 303-642-3994 Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490
Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 30 303-642-0953
Facebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado Heating & A/C Trucking
Efficient Comfort pg. 22 720-299-8745 Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490
Advertisers We Can Dig it pg. 24 303-642-3853
Paul Accetura pg. 17 303-642-0886 United Power pg. 31 Inside back cover 303-642-7921
Animal Veterinary
Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 29 303-503-6068 Ralston Buttes pg. 13 & 19 303-642-0968 Animal Urgent Care pg. 30 303-420-7387
Rabbit House Society 303-469-3240 CC Animal Clinic pg. 5 303-642-3468
Architect Sunique pg. 5 303-642-0474 Insurance after hours 303-279-1701
Art Mitch Davis, State Farm pg. 27 303-424-4895 Vision
Coal Creek Coffee pg. 13 303-642-1900 Internet Network Setup Golden Vision pg. 17 303-278-2020
Attorney Wondervu Consulting pg. 30 303-642-0433 Water Delivery
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 6 303-657-0360 Internet Provider Bulk Water Runner pg. 27 303-946-9026
Automotive - Repair, Sales Mountain Broadband pg. 26 303-642-3858 Harrington pg. 23 303-809-1029
Carl’s Corner pg. 28 303-642-7144 Water Purification
Peak to Peak Imports pg. 30 303-258-0635 Land Clearing Doctor Water pg. 12 303-438-6669
Carpenter Scott C. Cooper pg. 10 720-666-4356 Benchmark Land Care pg. 17 303-485-1001 Water Wells
CCCIA pg. 14 303-642-7300 Arrow Drilling pg. 21 303-421-8766
Church Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303- 808-4490 Aspen Well Drilling pg. 24 303-697-8335
Our Lady of the Canyon pg. 29 303-642-3129 Doctor Water Well pg. 12 303-438-6669
Spirit of the Mtn. pg. 8 303-642-7640 Lessons James Drilling pg. 9 303-420-5181
VBS Whispering Pines pg. 7 Guitar & Ukulele pg. 8 303-642-0582 Website Design
Coffee Shop pg. 13 303-642-1900 Liquor Wondervu Consulting. pg. 30 303-642-0433
Computer Service Mid County Liquors pg. 13 Weed Mowing & Driveway Maintenance
Geek for Hire pg. 19 303-618-0154 Massage Steve pg. 5 303-642-3042
Wondervu Consulting pg. 30 303-642-0433 Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 29 303-503-6068
Construction
Canyon Consult. pg. 29 303-386-3668 Masonry
Grate Contracting LLC pg. 20 303-579-9519 Third and Long pg. 28 303-642-1314
Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490 MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 303-642-0067
Loftin Construction pg. 6 970-389-5914
We Can Dig it pg. 24 303-642-3853 Odd Jobs
CPA Karen Schwimmer, CPA pg. 29 303-642-0628 Tom/Loftin Construction pg. 6 970-389-5914
Denver Water/Gross Res pg. 4 303-628-6348 We Can Dig it pg. 24 303-642-3853
Directories gogilpin.com 303-582-3101 Painting/Staining
Driveways Caribou Painting pg. 6 303-641-7964
Benchmark Land Care pg. 17 303-485-1001
Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490 Jake of All Trades pg. 8 303-808-4490
Steve - Driveway Maint. pg. 5 303-642-3042
We Can Dig it pg. 24 303-642-3853 Loftin Construction pg. 6 970-389-5914
Electrical Plumbing
Airways Electric pg. 17 303-234-1215 Paul Accetura pg. 17 303-642-0886
Mastercraft pg. 26 303-642-7312 Propane
Carl’s Corner pg. 28 303-642-7144
Pump Repair
Doctor Water Well pg. 12 303-438-6669
Real Estate
Aquarian pg. 25 303-642-0672

Byers & Sellers pg. 18 303-642-7951

Mock pg. 16 303-642-1133

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