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3 It Takes a Canyon! 20 EARTHWATCH PO BOX 7351, Crescent Branch
Golden CO, 80403
By Dave Pence and Linda Mar tin By Jody Dickson
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6 CCC Sk y Watchers 23 What’s Brewing a Coal Creek Coffee email: [email protected]

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

Welcome to another edition of  It Takes A Canyon! 
Happy Holidays CCC!

In October, I had the opportunity to attend my 50th high school Bruce-  There are many quotes that address this topic from
reunion in Ohio.  It gave me the opportunity to reflect on my President Kennedy’s  “Ask not what your country can do for
life thus far and feel gratitude for the many dear friends and you, ask  what you can do for your country”, to Albert Pike, an
family members in my life, many of whom reside in CCC.  18th century poet/author who has many famous quotes.  
The fall season was highlighted by two rafting trips, the first “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we
in September on the Salmon River in Idaho and the second have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” 
in October on the San Juan River in Utah.  Rivers are such a One of my favorites.  When you love and enjoy something you
wonderful metaphor and teacher for me. River trips keep me want to preserve it and make it better.  I think everyone who
fit, remind me to go with the flow and allow me to immerse has the time, energy and the ability to give back should do so. 
myself in wilderness adventures each year.  It gives you a sense of satisfaction and at the end of the day

Bruce Goodwin  is a long-time resident and familiar face Continued on page 4
at many CCC community events.  We share the common
experience of  having taught industrial arts/building trades,
classes that have been phased out in hundreds of school districts
across the country.  We both lament that most current students
will never have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge
from those hands-on classes.   

ITAC-  Bruce, welcome to It Takes A Canyon!  You have been
volunteering for events in CCC for many years. What motivates
you to give back to your community with your time and energy
for the benefit of others?

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It Takes a Canyon Continued from page 3 ITAC-  Why is the CCCIA important to our Canyon?  How/
you feel like you have accomplished something for someone where can CCC residents find out more about CCCIA events
other than yourself. and get involved with volunteering? 

ITAC-  You are involved with the Coal Creek Canyon Bruce- The CCCIA (Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Assn.)
Improvement Association (CCCIA, 501c3, located across from is a place where people come to gather. This phrase is engraved
the United Power building) and their youth scholarship fund.  in the molding around the doors leading to the back deck at
Please tell us more about how young adults are being helped! the Hall.  It is a place where we can meet up with friends
and neighbors that we don’t get to see often enough.  There
Bruce-  Over the years the CCCIA has given out thousands are many opportunities for canyonites to catch up on what is
of dollars to seniors who are wanting to pursue a post high going on in the canyon, with their families and just to engage
school education.  It can be either college or some type of in conversation.  The CCCIA has many opportunities to be
vocational training.  With tuition costs rising along with all neighbors again from Pancake Breakfast for scholarships, fish
the other expenses that go along with college, we try to offset fries, Thanksgiving meals at no charge, Easter egg hunts for
the cost with scholarships.  Although our scholarships are not kids, photos with Santa, 4th of July celebration with a parade,
large amounts, every dollar helps.  Once students have been music, booths and food, Oktoberfest, Chili Challenge, Yoga,
awarded a scholarship, their self-esteem is enhanced, thus Cub Scout meetings, meetings, craft shows, St. Patty’s day
serving to support their efforts with the challenging times to celebration, and so on and so on.  There are many more events
come.  Many entering college have siblings that are either in a that take place at the hall, as these are just a few.  If you would
college or getting ready to attend.  The financial burden can be like to know more about what takes place in the canyon,  what
overwhelming.  We like to think we are helping, even if in just the CCCIA is all about and how to volunteer, a good source of
a small way..  All of the scholarship money is generated from information are the two signs, one at the bottom of the canyon
the pancake breakfasts that we hold four times a year.  All are and the other at the Hall, The Mountain Messenger, Facebook
held on Saturday, except for the July 4th celebration.  All this or the website at  coalcreekcanyon.org.  Here you will find
is made possible by the members of our community and their out information of upcoming events along with much more
dedication to the support of this program.  The breakfasts are information about the canyon and the CCCIA.
held on the third week of September for the turning leaves,
Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and the 4th of July celebration.  ITAC- What is the history of the CCCIA?
We award between $3000 and $5000 yearly to between two
and five students. 

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Bruce- A great source of information about the CCCIA and Coal of time.  I seem to be busier now than when I was teaching
Creek Canyon can be found in a book written by Vicki Moran full time, doing the things I didn’t have time for when I was
entitled “Coal Creek Canyon - Tales from the Times Past.”  It working. Having retired from Adams Co. School Dist. 50 as
is available at the gift shop at the Wondervu Cafe.  The CCCIA a shop and vocational building trades instructor, I still enjoy
began in 1947. They started as a means to provide fire protection teaching.  Certifying students to scuba dive gives me that
to the canyon.  They have been instrumental in bringing electric opportunity, as well as servicing dive equipment at OceanFirst
power to the canyon, making road improvements and paving, dive shop in Boulder.  Through the shop, a B Corp. company,  I
telephone service, holding fund raisers and much more.  Their volunteer with “No Child Left Behind” working with donations 
role has evolved with the changing times. We provide a meeting being prepared for distributions and local food banks.  One
place for people to gather by means of events. We also provide a of my favorite volunteering commitments is diving in the
venue for meetings, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties,  exhibits at the Downtown Aquarium where I clean the exhibits
craft shows, disseminating information on topics of interest to and feed the animals once a week.  I also enjoy being on the
canyon residences and open houses for political candidates.  It board of directors for the CCCIA.  This connection opens up
is also a place of worship for churches that have no physical  many opportunities for me here in the canyon.  (Building and
place to worship.  The CCCIA has been around for almost 75 grounds maintenance at the hall, coordinating the pancake
years and hopefully many more years to come.  It is guided by breakfasts and updating the signs in the canyon)  When I can
a board of directors who donate their time and personal talents find the time I enjoy traveling near and far to further my scuba
with input from the community.  With the support of the canyon diving experiences.  I also enjoy woodworking, doing additions
and membership, we will continue to provide events and services on our house and camping with our trailer.  A day on Gross
for all to enjoy.  Res. in my kayak is a way to unwind and enjoy the beauty of
where we live.  All in all , Coal Creek Canyon is a great place
ITAC-  Sounds like you are having fun as a retired school to live.  I wouldn’t have it any other way, except if there was
teacher. (Thanks for your service!) What activities/hobbies do an ocean nearby. 
you enjoy?  Please share with us your personal philosophy on
retirement. Thanks again Bruce for giving back to our community!  Your
efforts are greatly appreciated!
Bruce- Retirement is something you should retire to, not from. 
It’s important to have a plan for what to do with your new gift Continued on page 6

Coal Creek Canyon December
2021
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

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

*CCCIA is complying with Boulder County Covid guidelines* *Events may change with the Covid status*

Please join us for a drive-thru visit to the North Pole! All types of pets are welcome. $5 suggested
donation with your own camera or $10 for a 4x6
Stop by various Holiday stations – gift bag, hot chocolate with whipped cream to go professional photo with frame. Sign up for a
and pre-wrapped cookies, a mail box for your letters to Santa (return address, chance in pet basket giveaway. No walk ins!
please), Santa and Mrs. Claus will wave and elves will hand out candy canes. You
can take pictures from your car. The Grinch and fire truck with lights as you exit. Contact Suzy for Santa kids’ event or Shelly for
Maybe even a critter or two. Everyone must stay in their cars – this will be a no Santa Paws at [email protected] Sign up
contact event. online for both events: www.coalcreekcanyon.org

Important: Please line up on Gross Dam Road. We will let you know when space Coal Creek Canyon History Book: Tales from
becomes available so you can drive thru the North Pole. The event is FREE but we’d Times Past. 180 pages, great pictures. $25
appreciate if you’d sign up for a time online. www.coalcreekcanyon.org Coal Creek Canyon bumper stickers. $2
Order online.

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It Takes a Canyon Continued from page 5 Update- The media coordinator for Denver Water has agreed
to answer questions from CCC residents via  It Takes A
Author notes- One of the reasons Linda Martin and I created It Canyon!  Please send us your questions at  [email protected]
Takes A Canyon! is to highlight people in CCC who are making or  [email protected]  Due to limited space, not all
a difference.  Our super heroes!  They serve as role models for questions will be published in one month’s MM edition.  
us all and contribute to making Coal Creek Canyon a stronger,
caring and vibrant community, especially in these challenging Dave Pence is a retired Boulder Valley Schools teacher, former
times.  Please let Linda and myself know if there are other W-EMT, former National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
super heroes in our community that are making a difference instructor and a 30+ years resident of Coal Creek Canyon.
and deserve to be recognized.  Let’s all challenge ourselves to
find one way in 2022 to be of service to our community!  Be Linda Martin is a Volunteer Coordinator for Saws & Slaws, past
safe and continue doing good work!....Dave Board member of CCCIA, CCCPRD, and past owner of Wee
Creekers Child Care.

*~*~* Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers! *~*~*
▪ By Barbara David & John Williams
Credit John Williams

Our Sunday, December 12th Zoom meeting will be are still a high risk, so we are continuing to have our meeting
from 6:30 to 8:30 PM! on Zoom.com.

Local Sky Watcher and NASA Solar System Ambassador John To be on our email list, send your email to – BarbaraDavid321@
Williams will talk about new findings in the astronomy world aol.com In the week before each of our meetings, we send out
including updates about possible asteroid impacts on Jupiter, a reminder with more details and the Zoom link. We’ll also
the upcoming launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, email you the day of the meeting with the link so you have it
new images and science from the Hubble Space Telescope, handy. Everyone is welcome to join us.
the interstellar interloper ʻOumuamua, and more. John will
also highlight some of the upcoming astronomical events to DECEMBER NIGHT SKIES
watch for in 2022! By John Williams
Cold December gives us time to defrost our thinking about the
We were hoping we could return to meeting in person at the geometries of the Earth, Moon and Sun. December Solstice
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Artist’s view of the James Webb Space Telescope in space, month. Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly in
up and operating tackling a full agenda of space science front of the Sun. The path of totality falls across Antarctica, but
conquests. we folks here have a chance to see another total solar eclipse
Credit: Northrop Grumman in April 2024.

seasons occur because the Earth is tilted at about 23 degrees. On On December 5th, Venus appears the highest altitude in the
the 21st, the Earth’s South Pole will be pointed toward Sun. The evening sky. Venus and the Moon appear close together on the
position of the sunrise (7:19 a.m. here in Coal Creek Canyon 6th. On the 7th, Venus will be at its greatest brightness. After
on December 21st) will be the farthest south for the year. So on sunset on the 8th, Saturn and the Moon appear close together,
the morning of the 21st, the Sun will be directly over the Tropic and Jupiter and the Moon on the 9th. At the beginning of the
of Cancer at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This also means that month, Mars is lost in the Sun’s glare but look for Mars near
the northern hemisphere (where we are) is pointed away from the crescent Moon in the morning skies of December 31st. In
the Sun. The days are shorter and the Sun’s rays don’t fall as Australia, the Moon actually moves in front of Mars, an event
directly on the Earth’s surface. called an occultation. December 18th is Full Moon. The Moon
will be on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. This full
December also starts off with a New Moon. December 4th moon was known by Native Americans and early settlers as the
marks the beginning of a new lunar month. If you think about it, Cold Moon, Long Nights Moon and Moon Before Yule.
New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction,
meaning they are close together in the sky. Thinking about the GEMINID METEOR SHOWER!
Moon’s orbit from above, the Moon also will be the closest If you’re interested in wishing on a shooting star, December
to Earth, called perigee, and also closest to the Sun, called offers the Geminid Meteor Shower on the night of December
perihelion on the 4th and 5th. Both events coming together 13th and early morning of the 14th. The Geminids are usually
doesn’t happen every month because the Moon wobbles in its considered one of the best meteor showers of the year sometimes
orbit. Although, we don’t normally see the Sun and Moon in the producing about 120 bright, fast and multicolored meteors
sky together at New Moon, there will be a total solar eclipse this per hour. The Geminids come from the dust that trails the
asteroid 3200 Phaethon (also called a rocky comet). To learn
more about this unusual celestial object, check out this link
– https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/rock-comet-3200-
phaethon-geminid-meteor-shower You’ll find more info about
the Geminids there too.

Earth passes through this sandy path from December 7th through
the 17th. We pass through the densest part of the debris path on
the 13th and 14th. Brightness from a First Quarter Moon will

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CCC Sky Watchers Cont’d from page 7 In addition to George’s presentation, his wife Kim brought
us back down to Earth with some of her spectacular nature
drown out the fainter meteors, but because there are so many photography.
bright meteors in this shower, the viewing should be good. Best
should be between about 2 AM and before dawn – but even George and Kim lived in Coal Creek Canyon’s Pinecliffe
checking out the skies starting around 9 PM is good. Just find area until about two years ago when they moved to the dark
a dark place after midnight that gives you a big view of the skies of western Colorado near Crawford. As well as being a
sky. Sit back, stay bundled up, and enjoy the show. While the professional astrophotographer, George is also a master guitar
meteor shower seems to come from the constellation Gemini, maker and has a business called Singing Mountain Guitars
the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky. at – https://www.facebook.com/Singing-Mountain-Guitars-
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OUR NOVEMBER MEETING
At our November 7th Zoom meeting, over 30 people experienced STUDENTS, TEACHERS & PARENTS!
astrophotographer George Dunham sharing some of his OUR WEBSITE HAS GREAT SCIENCE EDUCATION
spectacular images of distant galaxies and other celestial RESOURCES!
objects. He has his own observatory with a Celestron 14-inch
EdgeHD  (High Definition)  telescope which is mounted on Find links to astronomy and space exploration topics at – https://
Software Bisque’s Paramount MX Plus. George explained the sky-watchers.co Our members are glad to help students with
detailed process that astrophotographers go though to produce their science projects via Zoom.
these spectacular images.
Thanks to John Williams for our website, and thanks to Carolyn
You can join his Singing Mountain Observatory Facebook Group Collins Petersen for our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.
at – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077306039687849 com/CoalCreekCanyonSkyWatchers We’re grateful for our
Here’s what George says about this group that he recently sponsors – CCC Park & Recreation District.
started: “Singing Mountain Observatory is a private non-
professional observatory built with the intention of harvesting Join us on December 12th for astronomy and space highlights
photons for fun and recreation. This Facebook group is being of 2021 and what to look for in the night skies in 2022! Happy
built so that I might share with my friends and community the Holidays! ~ Barb & Leonard David and John Williams
challenge and joy that the night sky offers.”

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WildAware - of Critters and Birds
▪ By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister

So, we have used Thanksgiving as the date we would be Divide View and a week later one on Twin Spruce at Joanie,
able to put suet out for the birds and leave bird feeders out, and then one on Ranch Elsie at Sylvan. Still another, or the
because we assumed the Black Bears had gone to bed. Not same lion, was on the Lane off Copperdale.
this year! There were bear reports late October, including one    A Bobcat was on Warren’s Rd., Vonnie Claire, and Ranch
that got in a car on Butte Drive, and a bear on Ranch Elsie and Elsie north of the school.
one over Wondervu Ridge on South Beaver Creek. Then, not a    A Moose was in draw off Tunnel 19 Rd. Four moose were
single bear report the first half of November. A good sign that on Stanton. Then the moose rut happened. Ten to fifteen male
they had gone off to their dens, usually at about 10,000 ft. for moose were on Elliot Lane and later on Stanton, crashing
more reliable snow. But then, mid-November, a bear was on together those big paddle antlers. Some were broken and later
Thorodin Drive. Two young bears showed-up on  Warren’s Rd. there were some very exhausted looking moose!
on Nov.15. And, most amazing were the Trail cam photos of 3    Elk were on the flats, and even on Hwy. 72,  but drivers were
adult looking, bulked-up bears on Twin Spruce! Also a female aware and there were no reports of an accident.
bear on Thorodin Drive on Nov. 18th. So that was only a week    Mule Deer were across the canyon, and a small herd hung
before Thanksgiving. Do hope residents tracked social media, out in Blue Mountain Estates. One deer carcass was being
for more up-to-date bear reports. “cleaned-up” by other animals.
   A female Mountain Lion with 3 kits was on Ridge Rd. and     Red fox  showed-up on several trail cams, looking very
probably it was the same group on Ranch Elsie and Camp Eden, healthy and already in their winter coats.
and a lion with 2 kits off Linn Lane. A single lion was seen on
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WildAware Cont’d from page 11 had them go through an entire bag
   A Skunk was in the backyard of a house on Hilltop. of peanuts in less than a week…
    Racoons  were reported from Twin Spruce and Warren’s wow!  Other reports this month
Rd. included Mountain Chickadees,
   Deer Mice, voles, and gophers were reported to be plentiful Hairy Woodpeckers, White-breasted
this year. Chipmunks were still out and about. and Pygmy Nuthatches and some
   Finally, on Butte Drive, a deer at a water tray caught a foot on feeders were being taken over by
the tray and sent it down the slope. Along came a Pine Squirrel, Steller’s Jays and Magpies.
and it picked-up that tray and carried it back to its usual place.  
Amazing! Our birdy highlights this month
   Keep on watching and reporting on CCSpeak, CCCWildlife, or include several sightings of Red-headed Woodpeckers in
call Jan at 303-642-0926 from a phone that IDs your name. Rollinsville and Nederland.  On Halloween morning a lovely
flock of Evening Grosbeaks were photographed in the fog – it
Here’s Chris with the Bird Report! was as pretty as a painting. Another member had Dusky Grouse
The Great-horned Owl pairs  continued to vocalize over the show up, which were new yard birds for them.  And there was
past month – they were heard on many mornings and evenings one last report of migrating Sandhill Cranes flying overhead.
hooting back and forth to each other.  One was photographed  
in late October and another was seen flying through the trees The Northern Jeffco Christmas Bird Count is looking for
in mid November. volunteers.  Coal Creek Canyon Birds represents Zone 1
  (base of the canyon and south) and we need birders and
A large flock of American Crows was photographed.  And two feeder watchers on Sunday, December 19th.  Another one of
came inside a barn to get out of one of the real windy nights.  our members is leading Zone 8 which is just south of that. 
Several videos of a large rafter of turkeys were shared, and I No experience is necessary.  Sign up in the Northern Jeffco
saw a bunch crossing 72 in mid-canyon and was thankful that Christmas Bird Count Facebook group.  As always, we look
the vehicles stopped for them.  One member reported a Clark’s forward to hearing about your bird sightings in Coal Creek
Nutcracker as a new ‘deck’ bird.  Others commented how Canyon Birds.
much these birds love suet cakes and peanuts.  One member
Thanks, Chris  

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Invites YOU!!
Kindergar ten Parent Information Night and School
Tour: Thursday, Januar y 6th, 2022 5:30-6:30 PM

Kindergar ten Classroom Visit:
Friday, Januar y 7th, 2022 9:30-10:30 AM

Will your child be five years old on or before October 1, 2022? For those families who do not live in Jefferson County, you will
Are you interested in learning more about Coal Creek need to Choice Enroll. The first round of Choice Enrollment
Canyon K-8 School? Now is your chance! for Jefferson County Public Schools begins on December 13th
and ends on January 14th.
We would like to invite you to visit CCC K-8 and learn about
our Kindergarten program. We will be hosting two events. On Parents of all Kindergarteners will need to create an Enroll
the evening of Thursday, January 6th, from 5:30-6:30 PM, we Jeffco account between December 13th and January 14th
will have a 2022-23 Kindergarten Parent Information Night to either a) confirm your student will be going to their
(future Kinder students are welcome too!) and quick school neighborhood school, or b) apply to attend a choice school for
tour with CCC K-8 Principal, Jennifer Livingston. Hot cocoa Kindergarten.
and cookies will be provided. You can also visit us on the
morning of Friday, January 7th from 9:30-10:30 AM for a Please call our main office at 303.982.3409 if you would like
Kindergarten classroom visit. to attend. If your schedule conflicts with this day, please call
the main office to make other arrangements for a visit. We
For your convenience, we will have enrollment stations set are excited to meet you and show you all of the wonderful
up in our library if you choose to enroll your student(s) at opportunities Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School has to offer
this time. Mrs. Livingston will also be in the library to help your student.
answer any questions you might have about CCC K-8 and our
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SURVIVORS IN CHAOS
Mobilize ▪ By MB Reith

Mobilize: 4. To make mobile; put into action. Action. Future can be a pleasant, no need to be worrisome - I tell myself
Whatever it takes. In review, as I do at the least each and others….but our best bet is to mobilize, take action, in our
month while preparing to meet this deadline; my brain actually here and NOW.
needs to take action. Being retired, without the deadline?
Would REALLY never know what the day is. I know other 2020 did a number on the majority of the earth inhabitants.
babyboomers who say the same thing. Then there are some Now we are almost 1-2 years away from it. We have had time
that are still soooo busy with family, friends, even work that to dwell, and research, and hope and plan, maybe…. For that
they don’t quite understand, yet. future.. BUT the best thing to do is to BE HERE NOW. Be
present. Work with what you have and move forward from
Thought of making subject: Memory or Memories. But At this here.
point in this year? After the past 2 years? I think we need to
prioritize so we get ourselves moving. Memories. Use them I hope we learn from our mistakes. Fight, sometimes yourself,
when you need a warm feeling to go through your head and for positive changes. PRACTICE remembering every day. I
heart. Do Not revisit bad memories: that does NO good. Maybe mean the little things. We aren’t likely to forget the big things.
a few minutes to say DON’T GO THERE AGAIN. My Devils But as mentioned here in the past… remembering what you
Advocate as usual would say we need the ying and the yang went into the kitchen for? That is a huge challenge. Keep
of it all… OK OK! practicing. Actively, mobilize your brain… physically tell
it what you want to remember. There are all kinds of things,
Everything we do, or get the opportunity to do, has a reason. ways, tricks, hints from books, TV etc. Pay attention. Keep
Be open to it. The Past is where it belongs, in the past. The practicing remembering.

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Some music is soooo good. Remember THAT. Use that to I am going to try a new approach. Well, sort of new. I’ve
ease anxiety. Oh, yah, you could also MOVE, to the music. thought of it before, but never put it into action. Try to take
That would be a healthy action. Even though meditation isn’t ONE box that needs attention and get through it. 1 a day? 1
action, like physical? Try the meditation many rave about. Take a week? 1 a month? Something! Mobilize and take action
action. To make a habit. Does that make sense? Mobilize. Do on those up to 25 boxes that have had babies since I moved
whatever it takes. The word is out that we all suffer memory to Colorado 40 years ago, and Coal Creek Canyon about 35
loss: even the younger ones. NOT just us babyboomers (and our years ago! Technically, they could go in the trash sight unseen
parents/grandparents)… I’ve mentioned before my millennial as obviously I don’t NEED anything in those boxes. But, as
says his age group also has trouble with memory. my son says: his dad and I (who me?) are hoarders and should
be on some show on tv. I say we don’t have those rooms that
This information makes me try to think of writing a science have just a pathway, so mellow out. It could be worse.
fiction book: “We Wander” An autobiography by Well, just
about anyone now alive. I tell him, you can have an estate sale (or giveaway) after we
leave earth, and his response? “Rolloffs, Mom, Rolloffs!” If
Thinking about the present, it could be a great idea to mobilize you don’t know what a rolloff is? It’s a giant dumpster dropped
your thoughts, your lists, and your tools to get busy on any off by the trash haulers and picked up at the end of a rented
number of projects which need ACTION. Mobilize those you time period. I tell him, there are many important assets here.
need to help you. I don’t say “crack the whip” but perhaps He just says he can’t hear me. Guess I will have to figure out
you need to. The number one thing you don’t want to do? Is how to sell stuff on line and get busy doing that. Oh, yah…
procrastinate. Do I need to get the dictionary out and tell you I’ll put that on my list of things to do ASAP. Right under
what that word means? We know it well at our house. Bad empty all boxes.
babyboomers! Bad babyboomers!
Take care all. Here we go into winter. Pray for moisture. Do
a rain dance. Just dance…. Peace!

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* * * Coal Creek Quick Quiz * * * ▪ Submit ted by Ruth Rodgers

Get to Know Coal Creek Canyon - - Answers to Round Thir teen - -

1. 1976
2. Monthly, the first week of the month
3. The Keene’s - - Sam, Carman, Belinda, (Matthews), Cindy (Vair), & Stevie (Stairs)
4. Ranch Elsie Road [ specifically 11719 Ranch Elsie Rd. ]
5. Who Am I? Jim and Jo Shirley

The Gift of A Broken Heart ▪ By Glor y Fletcher

Faith’s blond curls, sparkling blue eyes, and sweet smile some experience or season so painful that it had left them numb
made her a natural beauty. Her eclectic style made her with grief. Cutting afforded them a release in which pain was
noticeable. It was an homespun pastiche of bohemian and preferable to the apathy of despair.
mid-century elegance. Her trademark was the collection of
fifteen or so bracelets she always wore. She was shy, so her Cutters understand the peril of a hardened heart better than
sister and I were best friends for years before I really got to most, I think. Better to feel something than nothing at all. John
know Faith. I was devastated when I learned that this beauty Newton expressed this sentiment in the familiar lines, “’twas
wore the bracelets because her wrist was lined with scars. She grace that taught my heart to fear.”
was a cutter.
Newton was infamous among sea captains as a bad influence
Having been a youth group leader for long enough, I’d known on their sailors. Though raised by a godly mother, his life
about cutting before Faith shared her secret. Too many teens evidenced nothing of even a moral upbringing. While on his way
had admitted the same to me, explaining that they did it to feel. to commit the worst sins he could think up, he assured himself
Invariably, every one of them would trace the behavior back to that he would repent later on. Like Dorian Gray, he tucked out
of thought every laceration upon his soul.Continued on page 19

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The Gift of A Broken Heart Cont’d from page 16 Just when Newton despaired at his own wretchedness – how
lost, and blind, and unrepentant he was – the grace of God
What Newton did not expect was that his heart would become appeared, bringing salvation (Titus 2:11). It is that grace which
hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. He would learn too late inspired Newton’s famous hymn, Amazing Grace. Christ had
that “repentance is not a flower that grows in nature’s garden” finally broken his heart and granted him repentance for salvation.
(Thomas Brooks). Like Esau, who traded away his birthright for “And grace my fears relieved,” Newton proclaimed!
a bowl of porridge on a whim of exhaustion, Newton assumed
that an eventual penitence would annul his choices. Also like Out of all the gifts we could receive, on Christmas or
Esau, Newton found that he could conjure no such repentance, otherwise, repentance is among the dearest. It will break
though he sought it with tears (Hebrew 12:17). our hearts and leave us horrified at our own wickedness, but
it will do more good than a thousand acts of penance ever
Like the alcoholic who weeps tears of regret, apologizing and could. Indeed, “Let a man grieve for his sin, and then joy for
pledging sobriety to their battered loved ones, the sinner can his grief” (Jerome). The sorrow of the world produces death,
no more change their will than a leopard its spots. Time and but the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a
willpower are not on the side of the sinner. Time will lead only repentance without regret leading to salvation. Like the doctor
to increased sin, as Revelation 2:21 explains. “I gave her time to who must set a bone so it heals properly, the Lord breaks us
repent, and she does not want to repent.” John Owen stressed, only that He may mend us with salvation and sanctification.
“He hates not the fruit who loves the root.” True repentance will
produce the fruit of change (Luke 3:8). Tears without change Whether we are fleeing to Him for freedom from our sins for
have no more substance than the shadow of a thing. the first time, or returning to Him when faced with distressing
and besetting sins, Christ is inclined to help us. “Shall our sins
It is Christ who grants repentance and forgiveness of sins discourage us? Be of good comfort. Conceal not your wounds.
(Acts 5:31). He alone can turn us away from our sins (Acts Go to Christ, although trembling” (Sibbes). He alone can melt
3:26). When Christ conquered the grave, He led captivity the heart of stone and free us from the power of sin, “that we
captive and gave gifts to men (Ephesians 4:8). Repentance may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those
is one of those gifts, those precious “things that accompany who are sanctified by faith in Him” (Acts 26:18).
salvation” (Hebrews 6:9).

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EARTHWATCH ▪ By Jody Dickson

The Future of TEG Boulder County have agreed to are actually delivered. Beyond
that, we need both new leadership and new priorities.
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the bad news that Boulder
County has reached an agreement with Denver Water about What would you like to see TEG take on next? What do you
the Gross Dam expansion project. Despite our best efforts to think we need as a community? Even if you don’t want to
stop the project, it will proceed. Unfortunately, that means it is directly work on it, what do you think we should do? Maybe you
time for TEG to identify its next priorities. I’ve been involved have a new idea for how we can best serve our community.
in the organization for well over a decade, and over that time
I’ve seen TEG’s priorities change several times over. We’ve TEG has had a long history in this community. More than a
worked on forest health, recycling, watershed, conservation few organizations were spawned out of it, and a lot of great
easements, public transportation, community gardens and more. services in our community came from TEG as an organization.
The variety is typically a result of the environmental passions Personally, I would hate to lose it. (I cannot do much more than
of the active participants of the group, and the Gross Dam fight I am due to my commitment to Saws & Slaws.) I know there are
has been a big part of our activity for a long time. people out there who could use this forum and this organization
to manifest their environmental activity in a broad and impactful
The current leadership of TEG were here because of the Gross way. If that is you, please join us at our next board meeting or
Dam work, so now that it is no longer necessary many of them reach out to me so we can discuss. ([email protected] or 303-
plan to leave the organization. (Most of them do not live in 588-6639) TEG needs you, and we need TEG. Please help us
Coal Creek Canyon proper.) There is one board member who keep it going by helping us get to our next phase.
plans to keep the bare minimum going and has some interest
in working to ensure that the mitigations that Gross Dam and Continued on page 22

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EarthWatch Cont’d from page 20 We are watching…
Remember: Support TEG on Colorado Gives Day
As I mentioned last month, TEG is participating in Colorado Last Week Tonight is a comedy show by John Oliver that is
Gives Day this year for the first time ever. When I wrote last
time, we were fundraising for the Stop Gross Dam campaign. on HBO. In each episode they take a deep dive into specific
Obviously, there is no need for that anymore. Even so, this
is an important fundraising opportunity for us, and we’d topics. Earlier this year, they did an episode about plastics:
still appreciate your support. Every dollar donated as part of
Colorado Gives Day is boosted by a shared fund, so it can be our excessive use of it and where it ends up after it is thrown
very impactful for whatever the next priorities of TEG:
away. Despite the fact that I’ve written on this topic myself, I
The minimum donation is only $5, and every little bit helps.
Through the Colorado Gives site, you can also schedule a was amazed at some of the statistics around how little plastic
recurring donation which allows us to plan around your ongoing
support. You can also make a donation as a gift or in honor actually gets recycled. Yes, a larger percentage never makes
of someone. Be sure to tell your friends and family about the
opportunity, too. Your generosity will inspire generosity in it to the recycle bin, but also a huge amount that does make it
others!
So please give where you live and support TEG and other to the recycle bin doesn’t get recycled because of the material
Colorado non-profits on Colorado Gives Day!! Find our support
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the material. Oliver shares that there is evidence that recycling

plastics may never be economically viable. In typical Oliver
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What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee! By Mallorie Knight

Hey everyone! It’s been a while since we reached out to that?! In some ways it feels like it’s only been a year! (And in
you, but December is filled with all sorts of celebrating! others, it feels like it’s been 100 years...) So, come on down and
Our hope is that as you’re getting ready for all of the gatherings see us on the 8th, and celebrate with us! We’ll have a goodie to

and gifting that happens during the holiday season, you look to go with your coffee (while they last!), and we’d love to celebrate

small/local businesses first. We know that a lot of times Target with you! We couldn’t have stuck around this long without being

and Amazon get the business, but when you support your local a part of an amazingly supportive community.

businesses, you help them keep the doors open. (And teachers So, thank you for an amazing 13 years of

love coffee. Just sayin’.) But that is not the main reason that friendship and laughter.

we’re writing this article. We’ll see you in the morning -- we’ll have

Did you know that on December 8th, we’ll be celebrating the coffee and muffins.

our 13th year of owning the coffee shop?! What?! How crazy is

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Geek For Hire Continued from page 23 · Controls – can you increase/decrease the volume from the
my battery is running low. When I travel, I carry a slightly earbuds, or do you need to do that with your smartphone?
larger one with 20000mAh that can totally charge a device How large are the control buttons? Can you adjust by feel
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December Saws & Slaws News
By Jody Dickson

What a year!! I cannot believe that it is December already! I want to emphasize, particularly in this time of gratitude,
This year went by so fast, and while we are still not back that we would not be able to do any of this without YOU:
to normal, 2021 was a good year for Saws & Slaws. We had a our volunteers, our organizers, our property owner hosts, our
handful of our normal-style events. While we haven’t been able neighbors, our donors, our firewood buyers, our community
to enjoy our traditional potluck meals, we’ve still been able to partners, our service providers, and so many more. As always,
get a lot of work done toward making our community safer and our volunteers both at events and those that help us pull those
more resilient through a wildfire event. events together are the life blood of our organization. You make
us successful. You make us impactful. You make it possible
By the numbers, here is an image that details some of our key for us to love what we are doing. Thank you for all you have
data points from this season. done in 2021. We look forward to kicking off a new year with
you next month. Here is to our better and brighter future built
on all the good work we’ve done to date!

Don’t forget to join us on Colorado Gives Day – December 7th
Colorado Gives Day is December 7th. As a reminder, this is

a key fundraising event for us and other non-profits across the
state. As I shared last month, your donations to Saws & Slaws
as part of Colorado Gives Day will go toward new equipment
for us. We are particularly hoping to get a new-to-us dump
truck to replace the one we had before. Anything that makes
our work easier is well worth it, and a dump truck makes our

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Saws and Slaws Cont’d from page 25 havefor the people that are doing the hard work of hauling the
work significantly easier. One of the reasons donating as part of material out of the forest while doing fire mitigation and forest
Colorado Gives Day is that there is an incentive fund that boosts health work. Most of the time (at our events) they are cleaning
the value of each dollar donated to us on or before Colorado out fuels from the forest. Swampers stay safe by first watching
Gives Day on the Gives Day site. When we come together as for hazards. Situational awareness is key for everything from
a state, it makes all of us stronger. preventing a tripping accident or from getting hit by a stick
while you try to haul it away. The old saying of “go slow to
You can make an one-time donation or you can schedule go fast” applies here because slow and steady will prevent an
something for monthly. Minimum donation is $5 and every injury that might be bad enough to stop all activity for the day!
donation will get us closer to our goal of replacing our old It is also important to pay attention to where the sawyers are
dump truck. and what they are doing in order to keep yourself out of the
danger zone. We also recommend that swampers make it easy
We would really appreciate your support. As I said above, on themselves by taking the time to do things more efficiently.
this could be a really impactful fundraiser for us, so thank you At a Saws event, we recommend that swampers as well as the
in advance for your donations. If you have any questions or people feeding the chipper to chain material up/down/in to
suggestions, please email us at [email protected] where it needs to go. Rather than having everybody climbing
Safety Tip of the Month: I often write about how to stay up and down the entire hill, pass the material from one person
safe while operating a chainsaw, but it is important for our to the next to make it easier. (In the case of chipping, it also
“swampers” to stay safe too. ‘Swampers’ is the name we prevents people from getting in each other’s way!) Finally, be
sure to take care of yourself. Recognize when your body needs
a break, stay hydrated and fueled, and dress appropriately for
both the weather and the activity. Swampers do essential work,
so it is important to stay safe in order to get the job done!

2022 Season Applications Now Open
We already have most of our season for 2022 planned, so if
you’d like to take one of the last few spots, then be sure to get

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your application in soon! We are looking for a couple more and work toward getting your properties safer and healthier.
neighborhood events where we’ll come to your property with Got questions? Call Us! (303) 642-0273. http://sawsandslaws.
a bunch of volunteers and do a bunch of wildfire mitigation org .
work!! Ideally, we would be working on two to three
neighboring properties, so we can spread out a bit. Now is the Saws and Slaws is a 501(c)3 organization committed to
time to talk to your neighbors about getting on the schedule for Building Stronger Communities Through A Healthier Forest.
summer and fall. Get out, connect with those in your proximity, Find out more at http://sawsandslaws.org and Join Us!

December Crossword 2021 December Crossword ▪ By Tony Thorpe

QUESTIONS:ACROSS:

1. Coal Creek predator (8,4) 1 2 3456 7 8

9. Interlochen golf course down the canyon (4) 9 10 11
10. Sport videogame company (2)

12. He looked out on the feast of Stephen (4,9) 12 13 14
15. Put pen to paper (5)

16. High rugged mountain (3) 15 16

17. NM town near CO line (5) 17 18
18. Champion’s Tour golfer Ernie (3)

19. Covid pass color (5) 19 20 21 22
21. Faith and Family Channel (3)

23. Can affect computers and humans (5) 23 24 25

24. Physical training (2) 26 27
25. From Hebrew name Asaf (4)

26. Night before Christmas (3) 28 29 30 31 32
27. Italian DOP Cheese (5)

28. One who has dominion (5) 33 34 35 36 37 38

31. French King Patrick (3) 39 40 41 42
33. Private message (2)

34. More than one ovum (3) 43 44 45 46

Continued on page 28
47

QUESTIONS:

ACROSS:
1. Coal Creek predator (8,4)
9. Interlochen golf course down the canyon (4)
10. Sport videogame company (2)
12. He looked out on the feast of Stephen (4,9)
15. Put pen to paper (5)
16. High rugged mountain (3)
17. NM town near CO line
(5)
18. Champion's Tour golfer Ernie
(3)
19. Covid pass color (5)
21. Faith and Family Channel (3)
23. Can affect computers and humans (5)
24. Physical training (2)

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December Crossword Continued from page 27 8. Brennan, co-wrote Chappelle’s Show (4)
11. Makes nice fall colors (5,6)
36. Prince Charlie (6) 13. Ex British PM’s garden (4)
39. Send away as punishment (6) 14. Coal Creek Tavern (4,5)
42. Networking devices (5) 20. Phone home (2)
43. Ashes container (3) 22. A little piece (3)
44. Russian Office of Visas and Registration (4) 25. Steven Spielberg drama (2)
46. Russian TV (2) 27. Steve Austin was this man (6)
47. Top of Coal Creek Eatery (8,4) 29. Sportswear company (5)
30. A long time (3)
DOWN: 32. Russian river (2)
1. Coal Creek Mortgage guy (4,6) 35. Roma soccer team (2)
2. Not occurring in nature (9) 37. Smart snoring solution (4)
3. Black Hawk and DJ’s provide this if you breakdown (6,7) 38. West Indies Island (4)
4. So be it (4) 40. Arbor City in Michigan (3)
5. Told Joseph there’s no room here (9) 41. Express Lane (3)
6. French town you would like (4) 43. Huskies University (2)
7. Driver licenses (3) 45. After Deja (2)

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CaCnyaoren s
of Coal Creek Canyon

Hello and Happy Fall Greetings, precautions), for others, life has changed drastically.. The
challenges are many: unemployment, underemployment,
At Canyon Cares, we are waiting for the first, big snowfall in business closures, food insecurity, housing challenges, childcare
these beautiful mountains we call home. Not sure when we will issues, delays in government assistance, etc. The pandemic
be graced with this delightful and much needed moisture, yet has had and will continue to have a profound effect. For our
we are confident that at some point we will have an abundance mountain community, the needs of many are still great.
of the cold, white fluffy stuff.
This year, the Board at Canyon Cares noticed that needs in our
The grocery stores are full, some shelves are empty, yet we find community exceeded our geographical borders. With strong
a way to stock up for the holidays. Our family has decided to financial support from the community and other funding
stay locally for the Thanksgiving feast holiday. Others will be sources, we were able to extend our borders to assist applicants
traveling by car or plane to see family and other loved ones. As from as far as Ward to all of Gilpin County. This extended
we look and reflect on this season of giving, and especially in reach (partially) contributed to an increase of allocations from
times where so many struggle to make things work out, we are about $49,000 in 2020 to over $80,000 in 2021, and that’s only
thankful for what we have and find ways to help one another. through October. With winter coming there is more work to do
and we expect to allocate more funds in our communities as
This year, there is much to be thankful for. We at Canyon the cold approaches.
Cares have gratitude for the unbelievable generosity of our
community, matching opportunities and your continued support. Canyon Cares is preparing for our big Holiday Giving event.
Canyon Cares has been able to allocate over $80,000 in aid In early December, we are distributing gift cards so that our
to our mountain neighbors through October of this year. This mountain neighbors can have a nice holiday meal. This allows
shows not only the financial support of our amazing community, our recipients to use the gift card in a manner that best suits
but also the needs of our mountain neighbors. their specific needs. Throughout the year, we work to gather
donations, big and small. Each recipient could be a family, a
Although pandemic life for some may appear to be “normal” couple, or a single person. We also work with our community
(with the obvious exception of wearing masks and taking partners to identify community members who would benefit

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Brian Hard

Fuels reduction specialist

(303)718-1990

[email protected] 303-642-3853 • 303-885-8965 (Cell)
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Improving your home’s defensible space one tree at a time.

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Canyon Cares Cont’d from page 29 mountain neighbors are not forgotten during the holidays.
from our holiday giving. This year, we expect our Holiday Please, consider a donation for our Holiday Giving. No matter
Giving to benefit 60-70 families. how you choose to donate, please specify that your donation is

As this is being written, things are for this program. And, as always, if you or someone you
not much different from 2020. It is know is in need of assistance, please contact
warm...there are wildfires...people are Canyon Cares:
exhausted….the state of our country is
uncertain. We get it. It is hard to believe (720) 515-1129
that winter is around the corner with all [email protected]
its challenges. Now, more than ever, www.canyoncares.org
Canyon Cares wants to ensure that our P.O. Box 7392, Golden, CO 80403

Gift of Sight

Do you have glasses that you never use? Would you like to change a life by helping someone be able to SEE? At Golden
Vision Clinic we accept donated glasses for the Lions club. They take these glasses on special mission trips around the
world, matching up the eyes in need to the closest pair of glasses available, and help to improve the quality of life of those in
need. Golden Vision Clinic, P.C., 2301 Ford Street, Golden, Colorado 80401-2427

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Power Update December
2021

United Power Energizes Generator at
Gilpin County School

United Power, partnering with the Gilpin County The generator can provide power to the entire school Scholarship
Office of Emergency Management, placed a 625- campus, including school buildings, gym facilities, Opportunities
kw diesel generator on the Gilpin County School the bus barn, water storage and delivery systems,
District campus. The generator was installed as a pumping stations and the Eagles’ Nest Daycare Applications Due: Jan. 28, 2022
safety enhancement to serve both the school and Center. The generator operates on an ultra-clean,
community members in the mountain territory. low sulfur fuel and incorporates advanced emission Each year, United Power awards
“United Power is excited to partner with Gilpin reduction technologies. academic scholarships to outstanding
County on this key project for community members “Gilpin County is kind of a unique situation,“ said students served by the cooperative.
adjacent to the school district campus,” stated Dean Nathan Whittington, Emergency Manager at the Scholarships include awards for students
Hubbuck, United Power’s Chief Energy Resource Gilpin County Office of Emergency Management. “My attending an accredited university or
Officer. “Completing the project prior to the winter biggest fear for this county is isolation, so building college in Colorado or pursuing a specific
season should provide security and peace of mind internal capability within the county is critical. I can’t degree program, as well as 11 book
to the residents in the area and provide a much- thank United Power enough. This is a huge win for scholarships. This year, United Power
needed resource in the event of an extended power Gilpin County.” is also introducing a new scholarship
interruption.” opportunity for non-traditional students
Without a back-up power option, Gilpin County was pursuing a technical or vocational
required to notify parents and send students home degree. The cooperative will award 18
during a power outage. The generator alleviates scholarships worth more than $20,000,
concerns for school administrators and parents of ranging between $1,000 and $2,000.
students. Additionally, the generator can provide a Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but
longer window of service during an extended outage, in general overall academic achievement
allowing Emergency Management to activate the site (such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores),
as an emergency warming center. extracurricular activities and community
involvement rank high in the evaluation
Winter Weather May Cause Outages process. A written essay is required, and
the applicant’s primary residence must be
With winter weather arriving, the potential for or if there is an isolated outage affecting only one in United Power’s service territory.
outages due to strong winds, heavy snow and or two homes. A call from a member gives us a For more information, including a list of
ice increases. Tree limbs become a hazard during clearer understanding of the extent of the outage. available scholarships, visit
heavy snow because they can break and fall into If you (and/or your neighbor) lose power for an www.unitedpower.com.
lines. Heavy snow may also cause damage to extended period of time, usually more than a
cross arms and other electrical equipment along few minutes, please report your outage online,
United Power’s lines. through the United Power mobile app or call
United Power line crews are on alert for outages United Power’s Outage Line at 303-637-1350. If the
around-the-clock. We utilize sophisticated outage is widespread, your call will be answered
technology in our 24-hour dispatch center to by our Automated Outage Reporting System.
monitor outages, but you can also help us restore When reporting an outage, please provide any
power. We may not know the extent of an outage details you have.

United Power Coal Creek Office Payment Kiosk Location
5 Gross Dam Road | Golden, CO 80403 EV Charging Site (CHAdeMO, CCS/SAE)
Member Services: 303-637-1300 www.unitedpower.com
Coal Creek Office: 303-642-7921

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Useful Numbers/Websites ECRWSS
PRSRT STD
Fire Dept. & Ambulance 911 POSTAL CUSTOMER U S POSTAGE PAID
Coal Creek Non Emergency 303-642-3121 GOLDEN, CO
High County FD Non Emer. 303-582-5768 Financial Advisor PERMIT NO 118
Jeffco Sheriff 303-277-0211 Tyler S Oglesby pg 16 303-273-9818
Boulder Co. Sheriff 303-441-4444 Firewood Recycle
Gilpin Co. Sheriff 303-582-5500 High Timber pg. 11 303-258-7942 Green Girl pg.14 303-442-7535
Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 30 720-212-1875 Remodeling
Canyon Cares 720-515-1129 Foundations RoofingInColorado.com pg. 28 303-495-4828
Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490 Third and Long pg. 27 303-642-1314
Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409 Gifts Restaurant & Libation
Coal Creek Coffee pg. 11 303-642-1900 Last Stand Tavern pg. 3 303-642-3180
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227 Handyman Roofing
Tom/Loftin Const. pg. 29 970-389-5914 RoofingInColorado.com pg. 28 303-495-4828
Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Hauling Top Coverage pg. 6 303-258-9322
Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001 Rock/Retaining Walls
Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600 Big D Dumpsters pg. 6 303-642-7995 Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001
High Country Rubbish pg. 26 303-642-0303 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Heating & A/C Septic Services Columbia pg. 19 303-526-5370
Coal Creek Heat pg. 15 303-653-1601 Storage
Attendance 303-982-4260 Cooper Plumbing & Heat pg. 19 720-258-5067 Advantage pg. 22 720-734-7971
Efficient Comfort pg. 8 720-299-8745 Apollo pg. 20 303-420-9915
Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010 Paul Accetura pg. 6 303-642-0886 Tax Preparation
In-Home Care Karen Schwimmer, CPA pg. 15 303-642-0628
Nederland Elementary 720-561-4800 Lois pg. 14 303-642-0304 Toilet/Portable
Instrument Sales & Service Air-O-Pure pg. 24 303-258-3597
Kwik Mart 303-642-3061 Brightwood Music pg. 17 303-258-8863 Columbia pg. 19 303-526-5370
Insurance Trash/Rubbish Service
P.O. Coal Creek (Crescent) 303-642-0119 Mitch Davis, State Farm pg. 3 303-424-4895 High Country Rubbish pg. 26 303-642-0303
Internet Network Setup Tree Service
Pinecliffe Post Office 303-642-7358 Wondervu Consulting pg. 14 303-642-0433 Brian Hard pg. 29 303-718-1990
Internet Provider High Timber pg. 11 303-258-7942
Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926 Mountain Broadband pg. 25 303-642-3858 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Land Clearing Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 30 720-212-1875
CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.org Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001 Trucking
Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303- 808-4490 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Facebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado Massage We Can Dig it pg. 29 303-642-3853
Bruno Treves pg. 7 310-741-0791 United Power pg. 31 Inside back cover 303-642-7921
Advertisers Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 27 303-503-6068 Veterinary
Directory Masonry CC Animal Clinic pg. 24 303-642-3468
Third and Long pg. 27 303-642-1314 after hours 303-279-1701
Accounting Treu Accounting pg. 27 720-730-4838 Newspaper Vision
Animal Services The Mountain Ear pg. 17 303-810-5409 Golden Vision pg. 6 & 27 303-278-2020
Mountain Messenger 303-642-0067 Water Delivery
Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 27 303-503-6068 Odd Jobs Bulk Water Runner pg. 25 303-946-9026
Rabbit House Society 303-469-3240 Tom/Loftin Construction pg. 29 970-389-5914 Harrington pg. 7 303-809-1029
Architect Sunique pg. 30 303-642-0474 We Can Dig it pg. 29 303-642-3853 Water Purification
Art Coal Creek Coffee pg. 11 303-642-1900 Painting/Staining Doctor Water pg. 30 303-438-6669
Attorney Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490 Water Wells
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 11 303-657-0360 Loftin Construction pg. 29 970-389-5914 Arrow Drilling pg. 23 303-421-8766
Automotive - Repair, Sales Personal Training Aspen Well Drilling pg. 19 303-697-8335
Carl’s Corner pg. 20 303-642-7144 Bruno Treves pg. 7 310-741-0791 Doctor Water Well pg. 30 303-438-6669
Peak to Peak Imports pg. 29 303-258-0635 Plumbing James Drilling pg. 12 303-420-5181
Carpentry Cooper Plumbing & Heat pg. 19 720-258-5067 Website Design
Scott C. Cooper pg. 19 720-666-4356 Paul Accetura pg. 6 303-642-0886 Wondervu Consulting. pg. 14 303-642-0433
Third and Long pg. 27 303-642-1314 Pump Repair
CCCIA pg. 5 303-642-7300 Doctor Water Well pg. 30 303-438-6669
Church Real Estate
Spirit of the Mtn. pg. 20 720-490-6826 Byers & Sellers pg. 13 303-642-7951
Whispering Pines pg. 10 Carl’s Corner For Sale pg 20 303-642-7144
Coffee Shop pg. 11 303-642-1900 Compass pg. 21 303-642-1133
Computer Service Tony Thorpe pg. 15 720-552-2127
Geek for Hire pg. 24 303-618-0154
Wondervu Consulting pg. 14 303-642-0433
Construction
Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Loftin Construction pg. 29 970-389-5914
We Can Dig it pg. 29 303-642-3853
Denver Water/Gross Res pg. 4 303-628-6348
Directories gogilpin.com 303-582-3101
Driveways
Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001
Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
We Can Dig it pg. 29 303-642-3853
Electrical
Airways Electric pg. 11 303-995-4935
Mastercraft pg. 16 303-642-7312
Employment eldora.com/jobs pg 9
Excavating
Jake of all Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
We Can Dig it pg. 29 303-642-3853

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