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iNSIDE THIS ISSUE... 21 Peace Amidst Chaos

4 CCC K-8 Virtual Kindergarten 13 Medicaid and Estate Recovery By Rodger Ruge, Certified Human Potential
Institute Life Coach
Parent Information Night By Tamra K Waltemath
Submitted by Nancy Fischer 23 WildAware - by Homebodies
14 Burnout
6 What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister
By Glory Fletcher
By Patti Gaeddert 24 November Crossword Answers
15 CCC Sky Watchers!
7 It Takes A Canyon! 26 December Crossword
By Barbara David & John Williams
By Dave Pence and Linda Martin By Tony Thorpe
17 Survivors in Chaos
10 Coal Creek Quick Quiz – Four 28 December Saws & Slaws News
By MB Reith
Submitted by Ruth Rodgers By Heather Hanson
19 EARTHWATCH
11 Canyon Cares 29 Maintaining Mental Wellness
By Jody Dickson
During the Holidays & Colder Months
By Jeffco Public Health

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Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School Invites YOU!!

Virtual Kindergarten Parent Information Night

Will your child be five years old on or before October 1, 2021? Are you interested in learning more about Coal Creek
Canyon K-8 School? Now is your chance.

We would like to invite you to a Virtual Kindergarten Parent Information Night at CCC K-8 to learn about our Kindergarten
program. We will host a virtual event on Thursday, January 7th, 2021 at 5:30pm. In order to receive a link and attend this
virtual event, you must e-mail nancy.fischer@jeffco.k12.co.us before 1:00 pm on January 5th.

CHOICE ENROLLMENT FAMILIES… For those families who do NOT live in Jefferson County, you will need to apply
for Choice Enrollment. You will need to first create a Jeffco Connect account (if you do not already have one) and then go to
the EnrollJeffco system to complete your enrollment application. The first round of Choice Enrollment for Jefferson County
Public School begins on December 8th and ends on January 19th.

RESIDENTS of JEFFERSON COUNTY… Parents of kindergarteners who are residents of Jefferson County will need to
create a Jeffco Connect account (if you do not already have one) and then go to the EnrollJeffco system between December
8th and January 19th to confirm your student will be going to their neighborhood school.

We are excited to meet you and show you all of the
wonderful opportunities Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School
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What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee

Shop Local!!!

I want to start by saying how very grateful we are for available.  Think local.  Shop local.  Donate local.  We are
everyone who has continued to support us during this crazy all in this together!
time.   As is the case with so many businesses, large and
small, Covid is making it increasingly difficult to keep Okay...off my soap-box.  We will be closed on Christmas
our doors open.   We, as most of our local businesses, rely day, but regular hours otherwise ~~ Monday-Friday 5:30am-
heavily on our canyon residents for our sales.  With people 3pm/Saturday 7am-3pm/Sunday closed.  Due to Covid, we
working from home more now, there is less commuting, and are Take-Out only, and patio seating.
therefore, less business.  So...I’m asking you to please find
ways to continue to support your local businesses.  Many If you want to give baked goods as Christmas gifts, or just
have gift certificates available for the holidays...so why for yourself, let us know a day or two ahead of time and we
not encourage others to keep their business local by gifting can make it happen.  We’ll even put it on your own plate if
them one of these instead of from chain stores in town?  Buy you want to take the credit...no judgement! lol
your gifts locally.  Many of the businesses have gift items
Thank You for continuing to make us a part of your day.

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It Takes A Canyon! By Dave Pence and Linda Martin
teach our kids to give back to their community! Many of us
Welcome to the December issue of It Takes A Canyon! are educating ourselves https://www.coalcreekcanyonfd.org/,
It’s been a long, tense fire season with record-breaking signing up for CodeRed alerts <www.coalcreekcanyonfd.
wildfires not far from our canyon. As witnessed in the media org/community-resources/>, pitching in to organize
reports to the public, I’m always amazed at how wildland neighborhood mitigation parties, lending a hand to elderly
fire commanders and Sheriff’s Departments are able to plan, neighbors and putting up fire ban signs for visitors and
organize and safely manage jurisdictions, communication, residents on major roads during Stage 2 announcements.
air tankers, helicopters, spotter planes, fire fighters on the By working together for the common good, our individual
ground, vehicles/equipment, evacuations, safety checkpoints
and many other important tools/procedures, to try to contain Continued on page 8
multiple wildfires and provide public safety. For me,
“leadership” and “service” are the first words that come to Dave Ney, CCCFD Station 1 Captain
mind.

We are very fortunate to have leaders and service-minded
residents in CCC. Saws and Slaws <sawsandslaws.org> is
an award-winning, non-profit, volunteer mitigation group
that provides hands-on leadership and training and proudly
serves our community. They continue to be a model program
in Colorado and they deserve our support. Please consider
volunteering.

As individual residents of CCC, we can all play an important
role to help protect our homes and property. By mitigating
our properties, we lead by example and serve our community.
It’s a great way to say “Thank you!” to our firefighters and

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*CCCIA is complying with Boulder County Covid Level RED Status*

*Events may change with the Covid status*

Our past 4 winners will compete for the 2021
Grand Champion trophy during a drive-
through event.

You will stop by various Holiday stations – a pre-wrapped present, hot chocolate with Chili Challenge meals will include 4 oz.
whipped cream to go and pre-wrapped cookies, a mail box for your letters to Santa (return containers of each chili along with cornbread
address, please), Santa and Mrs. Claus will wave and elves will hand out candy canes. You and cookie by Canyon Sammy's, plus
can take pictures from your car. The Grinch, Frosty and other decorations and a fire truck instructions for voting for your favorite chili.
with lights as you exit. Everyone must stay in their cars – this will be a no contact event.
The Community Center will not be open for the public. Important: Please line up on Gross We hope our CCC community will support
Dam Road. We will let you know when space becomes available so you can drive thru the this fun event -- all proceeds will help keep
North Pole. The event is FREE but we’d appreciate if you’d sign up for a time online. the lights on at the CCCIA hall.
www.coalcreekcanyon.org/santa/ Contact Suzy at 303-642-7300 or cccia80403@gmail.com
Watch for more details in the January issue
of the Mountain Messenger.

Contact Janis at 303-466-0415 or
janisalana.robinson@gmail.com

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It Takes A Canyon! Continued from page 7 and extinguish a WL fire can be very large creating an all
efforts are making a difference and will hopefully save hands available request. Think of a structure fire as a sprint
property and lives in the event of a wildfire in CCC. and a WL fire as a marathon. Firefighters (FFs) serve the
community in a full firefighter capacity which includes
In an effort to get to know our local firefighters, I asked wildland, medical, hazmat and structure fire disciplines or in
my Hilltop Rd. neighbor, Dave Ney, to share some of his a wildland only capacity.
thoughts. Dave is the captain of Station 1 and is recognized
for his outstanding leadership abilities and “coolness under In nearly every incident to which the FD responds, there are
fire” (pun intended) with the CCCFD. three priorities that drive the response. Our first priority is
life safety followed by incident stabilization and finally
It Takes A Canyon!: Can you please share with us a bit property conservation. These priorities drive our actions
about yourself Dave? on an incident. In the example of a structure fire, personnel
act to preserve life through rescue of residents from the
Dave Ney: My wife Jeannie and I moved from Pennsylvania structure. Our goal is to ensure residents are out of the
to Colorado in 1996 and to Coal Creek Canyon in 1997. We structure, safe and accounted for. Our second priority is to
have raised our three kids here, built many great friendships, limit the involvement of the structure and extension into
and love this canyon! We enjoy hiking, skiing, climbing, the natural fuels. Coal Creek’s environment is conducive to
mountain biking and canoeing in this beautiful state. I extension into the natural fuels surrounding most structures.
joined the CCC fire department in 2005 and have served in Our third priority is property conservation by limiting fire
leadership roles including Training Officer and currently, extension but may also include placing tarps on items of
Station 1 Captain. My experience with the CCCFD led me value to protect them from water damage. FFs try to limit
to a career change in 2011 working for the Colorado Springs the damage caused by the incident and the actions taken to
Fire Department. Typical duties there include medical, suppress the incident.
hazmat, structure and Wildland fire. 
The leadership of the FD works to ensure FFs and
It Takes A Canyon!: Can you please tell us about the equipment are prepared to respond, personnel are trained
purpose, procedures and priorities of the CCCFD and how and proficient in their skills, and to provide for the safety
leadership plays an important role in its function? of personnel. Preparing equipment and personnel for
response take place prior to a request for assistance from
Dave Ney: The Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department has the community. Once the request for assistance is made,
been in existence since 1946. The Fire Department (FD) leadership and FFs provide for the safety of personnel
responds to Structure and Wildland fires, medical, and and those impacted by the incident. Personal protective
Hazmat incidents. In 2005, the FD started the Wildland Fire equipment (PPE) provides a major source of safety for
(WL) Team. The purpose was to better meet the needs of personnel. This equipment includes structure firefighting
staffing a wildland fire in the canyon. A structure fire has bunker gear, wildland firefighting clothing and medical PPE.
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This gear is designed to provide protection from hazards that making the scene more dangerous. Residents traveling on the
might incur at an event. COVID has driven a response in road can improve scene safety and FF safety by not driving
PPE that resembles a biological technology laboratory. We through the scene until directed to do so by a FF and then
are wearing gowns, face masks, booties and eye protection to proceeding slowly. We often set up traffic control to ensure
protect both the responder and the patient from the spread of the safety of all involved.
COVID.
On a structure fire or WL fire incident, residents can provide
Leadership strives to provide safety for personnel through for FF safety in several ways. Avoiding the area helps to
the Incident Command System (ICS), which is flexible and keep roads clear and open for incoming apparatus arrival. FF
adjusted as needed on an incident. Positions within ICS safety can be enhanced by not interfering with or distracting
include Incident Command, Safety, Operations, Medical, FFs from focusing on the scene and their personal safety.
etc. Categorizing the incident into specific areas enables In a large scale incident such as the Plainview Fire in
personnel to focus and address that portion of the situation. 2006, evacuation of the area greatly aids in FF safety. Less
Small incidents might have Incident Command and Safety residents in the area provides for better access to the incident
positions filled while larger incidents might have a dozen or area and less distractions for FFs to consider.
more of the ICS positions filled.
Coal Creek firefighters donate a tremendous amount of
It Takes A Canyon!: What can the residents of Coal Creek their personal time to training, quality improvement and
Canyon do to assist CCCFD and help to insure the safety of incident response. FFs desire to serve residents in situations
our firefighters? where they might not be able to handle the situation they are
experiencing. One of our main goals is to avoid injury to FFs
Dave Ney: One of the most dangerous situations for our responding to an incident. Your assistance in providing for
firefighters is responding to traffic collisions in the canyon. FF safety is greatly appreciated!
Residents can assist by moving to the right and stopping
when fire apparatus are approaching from behind. Residents Many thanks to Dave Ney and his fellow unpaid CCCFD
in the opposing lanes can also provide safety by pulling firefighters for their service and sacrifice! We recognize each
over to the right and stopping. This provides a clear gap for of you for your dedication and appreciate the countless hours
apparatus operators to proceed, increasing safety for both you spend in training and away from your families to better
responders and residents. prepare and protect CCC residents in emergencies.

Once FFs arrive on-scene they will assess the potential It Takes A Canyon! appreciates the feedback and support
hazards of the scene and address them as needed. There from CCC residents. Let us know if you have suggestions,
could be a power line in the road, collided vehicles in two ideas for future articles or possible interviews with CCC
lanes or a vehicle leaking gasoline. Leadership is directing residents who are making a difference.
personnel actions to protect the people involved, the
personnel on-scene and to limit the potential of hazards Continued on page 10

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It Takes A Canyon! Continued from page 9 * * * Coal Creek Quick Quiz * * *
Get to Know Coal Creek Canyon - - Round Four - -Dec. 2020
Let us know if you or your neighborhood has done Submitted by Ruth Rodgers
mitigation work and we’ll publish the announcement in our
next edition. It’s time for another fun and challenging celebration of
the Coal Creek Canyon area, its history, and its unique
Winter slash/open burn permits have been suspended for the personalities! Have fun getting to know this special
time being in Jeffco “due to COVID”. Contact Jeffco Public community better!
Health www.jeffco.us/public-health for more information
regarding a form 2000 burn permit. (1) The Powell family lived in the canyon for many years
near the elementary school, and was very active in
Stay Safe! Keep up the good work folks! Dave and Linda organizations such as the fire department and the Chapel
in the Hills. All of their names began with the letter “J”.
Dave Pence is a retired Boulder Valley Can you name all 6?
Schools teacher, former W-EMT, former
National Outdoor Leadership School (2) What is the elevation at the Wondervu Café?
(NOLS) instructor and a 30+ years resident (3) What road intersects Crescent Park Drive in two
of Coal Creek Canyon.
locations?
Linda Martin is a Volunteer Coordinator (4) What 3 counties’ sheriffs departments serve our
for Saws & Slaws, past Board member of
CCCIA and CCCPRD, past owner of Wee mountain community?
Creekers Child Care, and is now a happy (5) WHO AM I?
employee at Canyon Liquors. Come in and
chat anytime! (720) 468-3243 [In each round, you’ll find a photo of a canyon resident, past or present,
someone prominent, influential, well-known, interesting, and/or
accomplished (or some other related image) for you to identify. Can you
name the individual in this fourth round’s photos?]

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Answers to the NOV 2020 questions = CaCnyaornes
(1) What is the mascot of Coal Creek Canyon K-8 School? of Coal Creek Canyon

= Eagles Where neighbors help neighbors
(2) Restaurants such as The Copperdale Inn and
Canyon Cares is happy to announce that our community
Westfalen Hof once occupied the current location of
The Last Stand Tavern. What was the restaurant’s Holiday Helpers have risen to the occasion! With the help
name prior to these three?
= Black’s Café of your donations, we were able to provide gift cards to
(3) How long is the term of a CCCIA board member?
= 2 years approximately 67 households in the Coal Creek Canyon area.
(4) In what year did the Clark family begin publishing
the Mountain Messenger? On the cold and blustery morning of Saturday, November
= 1982
(5) WHO AM I? 14th, Canyon Cares board members donned their masks

The photo in the November issue was of the Old and gathered at a safe distance to distribute gift bags for the
Columbine Schoolhouse. For many decades, it stood
on the Fisher property up Twin Spruce. In recent Holiday Gift Card Program. Bundled up as if for a trip to
years, it was relocated to the CCC K-8 Ecology Site,
and the students have incorporated it into some of Antarctica, new board
their local history studies. [If you have any items
from the school’s era that could be utilized in their member Chuck Berginc
studies and displayed in the schoolhouse (old desks,
lanterns, old school books from the 1910s-1920s, stoically stood in the
etc.) that you’d be willing to donate, please contact
the school. Leavitt A. Booth, highlighted as our parking lot greeting the
“Who Am I?” individual in the September issue,
attended school in this building. arrivals and handing

their gift bags through

the car window. The

bags included a few

“Stay Safe & Warm”

themed goodies along

with a King Soopers

gift card. Other board

Canyon Cares board members greeting folks in the parking lot. members present were

Continued on page 12

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Canyon Cares Continued from page 11 Unfortunately, food and basic household supplies are an
expense that many are struggling with right now. In our effort
Karen Siefert, Dawn Williams, Simone Jonsson to provide valuable resource information, below is a list of
food pantries in the area.
Cindy Goodrich, Susan For Coal Creek Canyon residents :
Pastor’s Pantry
Simone, Linds Roberts, Whispering Pines Church
73 Gross Dam Rd., Golden, CO 80403
Karen Siefert, Dawn Every Thursday
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Williams and “master Church Office: (303) 642-3201
Please, wear a mask.
organizer” of the event,
For Boulder County residents :
Nancy von Schulz. Thanks Nederland Food Pantry
Nederland Community Center
go to Coal Creek Canyon 106 Hwy 72, Nederland, CO 80466
Every Saturday
resident Antoinette 10:00am to Noon
(720) 418-0892
Jackson, who provided Please, wear a mask. Stay in your car.

25 beautifully crafted For Gilpin County residents :
Gilpin County Food Bank
handmade masks to be Gilpin County Justice Center
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Chuck Berginc and Nancy von Schulz handed out at the event. Every Thursday
The amount of the gift 1:30pm to 4:00pm
(303) 582-5444
card was dependent on the number of folks in the household, Please, wear a mask.

with the hope that it would provide a nice meal or needed Please, if you are able to, donate to any of the above food
pantries as the need has increased dramatically. As the
groceries at the start of the holiday season. coronavirus intensifies, monetary donations (as opposed to
food donations) may be the safest way to go.

Please stay well and be safe!

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MEDICAID AND ESTATE RECOVERY By Tamra K Waltemath

Medicaid is a federal medical assistance program for low- eligibility determinations for children’s health insurance
income people, which is administered by the state. In programs (CHP+) and most programs, except for those
Colorado, Health First Colorado administers our Medicaid programs for individuals over 65 years young and or for
Program. Health First Colorado is funded jointly by people who have a disability.
a federal-state partnership and is administered by the
Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Medicaid People who are over 65 and or disabled may apply for long
is public health insurance for those who qualify. To apply term care coverage. To qualify for long term care you must
for Medicaid, an application must be made with your County need assistance with at least 2 activities of daily living
Department of Human Services, or an application assistance (eating, dressing, transferring, etc.), you must be 65 or older,
site, or online at Colorado.gov/PEAK, or by phone at 1-800- and your income must be less than three times the current
221-3943. Nursing home residents apply in the county Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) limit per
in which the nursing home is located, and there is usually month. As of July 1, 2020 the income limit is $2,382.00.
assistance provided at the facility to help their residents make The Medicaid applicant’s total resources may not exceed
the application. $2,000. Some property does not count as a resource, it is
exempt. Examples of exempt resources are your residence,
There are many Medicaid programs which provide assistance your car, irrevocable pre-paid burial plans and $1,500.00
to children, pregnant women, parents and caretaker relatives of life insurance. If the Medicaid applicant is married, the
with a dependent child(ren) and adults. You must be spouse of the Medicaid applicant is entitled to keep some of
medically eligible for some programs and you must meet the joint assets, and his or her own assets.
income guidelines; long term care programs also have asset
limitations to qualify for Medicaid. Income limits change In Colorado, Medicaid covers most necessary medical
annually and generally follow SSI income rules. The services, including hospital, nursing home, physician,
Affordable Care Act established a Medicaid program based prescriptions, medical supplies and equipment. In addition,
only on income and is sometimes referred to as MAGI
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Medicaid And Estate Recovery Cont’d from page 13 that morning, and was working up the motivation to head to
church to do some covid cleaning (like spring cleaning, but
some home services may be provided by Home and on steroids). Running a quick load of laundry, cleaning up
Community Based Services programs for specific groups. toys, and baking a loaf of caramel banana bread won out on
my list of “priorities.”
Under the Colorado Estate Recovery Program, the State
of Colorado may recover Medicaid expenditures from the When I couldn’t resist the sweet, nutty aroma any longer,
Medicaid recipient’s estate after his or her death. Under this I peeked into the oven to see if the bread was ready yet. It
program, the state may file a claim against an individual’s wasn’t. I set the timer for three more minutes and plopped
estate, including a lien on the home. No action is taken down on the rug next to the stove. Seizing the opportunity,
against the property while the recipient or his or her spouse Livvy tucked her rabbit lovey into the folds of her neck
is still living. The home may be protected from recovery if and then wriggled her chubby little person into my arms.
a surviving spouse or dependent child remains living in the She puckered her lips and blew out a puff of air, the way I
home after the recipient’s death. It is important to consult do when I’m feeling overwhelmed. I laughed as I watched
with an elder law attorney concerning these provisions since her contented expression, assuring my heart that she just
they are complex and subject to change. mimicking a behavior rather than managing some pressing
anxiety. We settled into a cozy snuggle and enjoyed each
This article was written by Tamra K Waltemath of Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C. This information is other’s company. I suppose the rug in the kitchen was just as
for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific questions, good a place as any to rest for a while.
you should consult a qualified attorney. Tamra K. Waltemath is an elder law attorney focusing on
wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, probate and non-probate transfers, guardianships and In fact, there’s nothing I would rather have done that day
conservatorships. She can be contacted at: Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C., 3843 West 73rd Avenue, than snug Livvy and bake bread. And clean the church and
Westminster, CO 80030; 303-657-0360; or visit her website at: www.WaltemathLawOffice.com. my house. And do laundry for my family. And do homework
with Knox. And all the other little things that needed done.
Burnout By Glory Fletcher “Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be
rejected if it is received with gratitude” (I Tim 4:4). This
I scurried around the house, pockets bulging with cars and includes the work God has allotted to me each day. It makes
arms juggling a tottering load of Magnetiles and dollies. life meaningful and provides my soul with outlets for
Livvy did her best to keep up with me in Kinsley’s plastic worship.
heels, clacking behind me as she alternated between sucking
her thumb and chattering sweet nothings at me. I’d just It’s just that sometimes burnout happens in the midst of the
finished sending the emails that absolutely had to go out meaningful. Jesus once looked out at the crowds who’d come
to hear Him and said, “I feel compassion for the people,
because they have remained with Me now three days and
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“wisdom and power belong to [God]. He changes the times *~Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers!~*
and seasons” (Dan 2:20-21).
By Barbara David & John Williams
It is not true that the only place to go is up when we hit
rock bottom. No devastating low nor illuminating high can Credit John Williams *SKY WATCHERS* BRINGS
catapult us out of one season into another. “Consider the YOU ASTRONOMY AND SPACE
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In the day of prosperity be happy, but in the day of adversity FAR – VIA VIRTUAL MEETINGS
consider—God has made the one as well as the other” (Ecc ON ZOOM!
7:13-14).
Join us for our next Sky Watchers virtual meeting on
He made the long, dull days as well as the can’t-catch-a- Sunday, December 20th from 6:30 to 8 PM! Make sure
breath (or a break) ones, if only to give us the occasions to you’re on our Sky Watchers email list. The week before the
come to Him. “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy- meeting we’ll send you a notice about our presenter and the
laden, and I will give you rest” (Mat 11:28). Zoom link. We will also send everyone a reminder email
the day of our evening meeting, so you have the Zoom link
Oh, to be more like Livvy! To seize upon the opportunities of handy.
each season! But we are often not like her at all. Everything
pulls us away. We must strive to enter His rest (Heb 4:11), We are still planning on having a future Zoom meeting with a
but that striving is done on our knees. We cannot even panel of UFO experts and a discussion about the phenomena,
stumble into His arms without the help of the Holy Spirit. We likely in January.
must fall on Him in prayer and ask Him to carry us into His
rest. And we will find that we need not wriggle our way into Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you’ve never been to
His embrace. He has invited us, and waits ever so lovingly to a Sky Watchers meeting before. If you haven’t linked up via
give us rest. Zoom.com, we can help. Just let us know. To be on our email
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CCC Sky Watchers Cont’d from page 15 Denver. Mike provided a visual feast
from his newly released Smithsonian
southwest at dusk. December 29th is the Full Moon and the Book entitled Envisioning Exoplanets:
winter solstice is December 21st. Every 20 years, Jupiter and Searching for Life in the Galaxy. His
Saturn nearly cross paths in the sky from our perspective. book would make a wonderful holiday
This year, they will snuggle up close to each other during the gift for not only those already interested
winter solstice. This will be the closest the two planets have in astronomy and space, but for students
been to each other in the night sky since 1623! and anyone looking for inspiration and a
temporary escape from the concerns on our planet.
OUR OCTOBER MEETING
At our October 25th meeting, 20 of us gathered on Zoom. About Mike’s book: Envisioning Exoplanets: Searching for
Since those of us in the mountains west of Denver were Life in the Galaxy traces the journey of astronomers and
monitoring the fires the last few months, especially the researchers on their quest to explore the universe for a planet
Cal-Wood Fire about 16 miles north of us – and since Sky like Earth. Exoplanets – worlds beyond our solar system –
Watchers is about watching Earth’s skies too – we decided were once dismissed as science fiction. But now, with more
to focus on fire preparedness information and resources than 4,000 confirmed exoplanets, countless possibilities exist
available to us. Thank you Dawn Williams for giving us for what remains to be uncovered in the universe. 
a presentation on fire preparedness that included how
people can help others not only in times of fires, but with  This book follows the exhilarating progression of exoplanet
other needs as well. We also heard the latest on the NASA research from its earliest stages operating on the fringes of
“OSIRIS-Rex” Asteroid Sample Return Mission to Asteroid scientific research to the newest developments of renowned
Bennu. agencies around the world searching for planets capable
of hosting life. Featuring provocative questions about the
OUR NOVEMBER MEETING – ENVISIONING universe and more than 200 remarkable illustrations from
EXOPLANETS! Michael Carroll, Ron Miller, and other key members of the
Twenty-six of us met up on Zoom for our November 22nd International Association of Astronomical Artists, Envisioning
meeting that featured a great presentation from award- Exoplanets is an intergalactic visual voyage.
winning space artist and science author Mike Carroll of

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From All of Us at Canyon Cares, 
  

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community and 
assist with the financial needs of our mountain neighbors. May everyone 
have a safe and joyous holiday! We wish for a better new year, filled with 
good health, hope and happiness. Keep on checking in with one another 
and know that Canyon Cares will be here, too.  
 
Love and Kindness to All, 

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 Mike has given about four other in-person Sky Watchers SURVIVORS IN CHAOS
presentations over the last few years, and has thirty books in By MB Reith
print. Here’s his website for more information – http://stock-
space-images.com Revisited past 9 months, briefly. For goodness sakes. During
the past 30 days since last month’s column was penned my
If you’d like to purchase Envisioning Exoplanets, Mike THOUGHTS have been all over the place. I could have written
recommends Amazon.com or supporting one of your local a FULL column every single day, totally different each and
independent book stores. In the Boulder area, we have every day! Heck… I could have written a whole Mountain
Boulder Book Store at - https://www.boulderbookstore.net Messenger full of “musings”.
When we can meet again in person, Mike would be glad to
sign this book for you. As each column takes shape in my head it takes full review to
be sure it is appropriate for public viewing! After 50 years of
STUDENTS & PARENTS! OUR SKY WATCHERS watching the dance of life, often opposite sexes interaction?
WEBSITE HAS GREAT SCIENCE EDUCATION Would be x-rated as often as not, or at the least full of cuss
RESOURCES! https://sky-watchers.co words. I’d have to find someplace like Play Boy Magazine
As students again take their studies home, know that Sky (does it still exist? forgot to Google) to share those thoughts!
Watchers is here for students and their parents. There are Or maybe for a (I made up the name) magazine called “Mental
links to great astronomy and space exploration resources on Health Anyone“ ? Which could have great appeal to anyone
our website and our members are glad to help students with who has a brain? Or a relationship with anyone they love.
their science projects too. We also have links to videos of Not thinking really as x-rated for sex, just the Mars vs Venus
past meetings’ presentations, and you can print the current ongoing battles. Can be entertaining (or not). Can be helpful, if
month’s CCC Sky Map. taken to heart and if useful information. Or not. So pondering
again this last month of the year: December’s theme. 2020 is
Thanks to Carolyn Collins Petersen for our Facebook page – the theme.
https://www.facebook.com/CoalCreekCanyonSkyWatchers
And thanks also to our sponsors – CCC Park & Recreation. So sitting here shaking my head as usual when thinking of 2020.
Why I probably have given myself “shaken-adult syndrome”.
*~*~* Happy Stellar Holidays! *~*~*
Cheers & Love from Barb & Leonard David and John Williams Continued on page 18

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Survivors in Chaos Cont’d from page 17 terms. I know that is in short supply. Growing up. If we can
grow up and learn to use our words and not actions? Something
After over 8 months in the pan-dam-it? Etc? Especially if you we have been teaching in pre-school and loving families since
are really retired and watching real life on the “news”… what way back.
am I thinking? My son calls the news the “olds” because it is
only news the first time of a million you hear it. Nowadays? While thinking about the question how can we get back? (And
It really is new on a daily (hourly) basis. News or olds? 2020 the darker thought that we were never there?) I agonized on what
has proven to be quite mentally challenging. could that look like. We have had a lot of time to think.

All in this together. Sitting here 11/20/20? Doesn’t feel like Truthfully, it will require utmost effort on each and every
that. Since I believe in love and peace and lollipops? Skipping person to reach out to at least ONE person that is absolutely
and hootenannies? I want us to get along. All of us. We are polar opposite. It could take a long time. But I don’t know
from the same cloth. Instead of anger and slamming of doors any other way. Talk to someone in your life, probably a good
and minds? My wish as we end this troubling year? is for trying friend or family member. Ask them directly is there any way
to figure out what needs to be done to bring us back to being in we can try to figure out how we can help each other find a way
this together. Am I wrong to think that every American wants to a peaceful solution? Do they truly want to fight with even
to return to happier times when we did have a more peaceful people they love, or loved in an earlier life? Do they consider
co-existence in our country and the world…? Or am I just this life worthy??
clinging too tightly to my rose-colored glasses?
Call me crazy, but my take at the end of 2020 is put away hate.
I understand (in my 70 year old wisdom) that it really hasn’t Strengthen love. This has been brewing for quite awhile. We
been all that rosy for the entire world for however long we all should be working together to the betterment of our own
have been on the planet earth. I also believe love is the basis brains, families, future and the universe. It can’t happen unless
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EARTHWATCH

Environmentally Friendly Gif t Guide by Jody Dickson

Once again, ‘tis the season for gift-giving. Fortunately, you metal straws or a countertop compost bin. An indoor planter
can support your values by picking environmentally friendly makes it possible to grow food indoors. Send some fair trade,
gifts for all the people on your list! organic food products.

- Re-gift that item in your home that you don’t cherish any - Look for items made from post-consumer recycled
more and know someone else would. There is no shame in materials, like plastic, paper and metal. These products close
making sure something gets used! Similarly, you can find the loop on recycling by using the material generated from
treasures at thrift stores as well. the stuff we put in the recycle bin.

- Make something out of materials you would have disposed - To be sure that the choices you are making are truly
of. I’ve seen picture frames and unique shelves made out environmentally friendly, find products, catalogs and retailers
of scrap lumber, mosaics made out of broken dishes, flower that are B-Corp certified (or other certifiers that are important
pots out of food jars. Needless to say, search the internet for to you.) B Corp certification validates that the company has
tons of great ideas! committed to using their business to create a more inclusive
and sustainable economy. There are many catalogs that
- If you aren’t into crafting yourselves, there are plenty of support international craftspeople as well.
people who are. Keep an eye out for small markets featuring
local artisans. (One of my favorites is the Salvage Design - Don’t buy a gift at all and make a charitable donation. I
Center just south of Denver.) You can search online for especially like this option for that person-who-has-everything
the amazing things people make out of reclaimed and/or because truly in most cases they don’t want something else.
sustainable materials. I highly recommend searching for Recognizing and honoring your loved one with a charitable
“upcycled” on Etsy. contribution to an organization doing work that is meaningful
to them is a perfect gift!
- Find products that help someone be more eco-conscious
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EarthWatch Cont’d from page 20 average, Colorado residents only recycle 1.1 pounds per
person per day while sending 6 pounds per person per day to
If you cannot shop small or local this year, you can support the landfill. The good news is that individual communities
TEG’s local efforts, by shopping at Amazon Smile. You (including Arvada) and businesses are getting better in
get the same Amazon experience and Prime benefits, but a both facilitating recycling and expanding composting
portion of your sale goes to the charitable organization of opportunities. Outside of the Front Range, in fact, Colorado
your choice. To choose TEG, follow these instructions: communities are already meeting state goals. There are
- Go to smile.amazon.com also state government initiatives support use of recycled
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- Search for Environmental Group. doing better, the full report is at ecocycle.org/take-action/
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Colorado” report. We don’t know how well we are doing please contact us for information.
until we measure. Unfortunately the numbers are revealing
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Peace Amidst Chaos By Rodger Ruge, Certified Human Potential Institute Life Coach

“We must live in the radiance of tomorrow, as our ancestors created is deep division, deep conflict and chaos on a global
have suggested in their tales. For what is yet to come scale.
tomorrow has possibilities, and we must think of it, the
simplest glimpse of that possibility of goodness. That will be Fear-based, reactive emotion is an innate survival
our strength. That has always been our strength.” mechanism that is built into our processes and has kept
Ishmael Beah, Radiance of Tomorrow us alive and progressing as a species since the beginning.
Thinking we can get rid of our flight/freeze/fight fear through
We, as the species of humanity, are experiencing tremendous the willpower of our minds is not only a setup for failure.
change to our old patterns of life on a scale that is The potential danger is that we may miss vital information
unprecedented in our collective history. Change is scary… that is key to our survival while we try to focus on rainbows,
or is that a story we have been told? Well, that depends on unicorns and pots of gold, otherwise known as magical
which side of the brain you happen to be dwelling in any thinking. What we need is the ability to create balance
given moment. between those extremes and it begins in the brain.

From one side of the fence our brains would define F.E.A.R. Balancing the brain is actually pretty easy to accomplish and
as Forget Everything And Run! From the other side of the will dramatically enhance our ability to take in information
fence our brains would define F.E.A.R. as Face Everything while reducing the possibility of becoming overwhelmed
And Rise! It’s tempting to pick a side, right? Whether we and emotionally hijacked. Calm, rational thinking, combined
want to run away and hide or turn around and face what with empathetic, heart-centered action, allows full access to
challenges us will in general be determined based upon how listen to both sides of conflict move forward in peace amidst
our brains have been conditioned. We will either react or chaos.
respond and statistically most of us are wired, unconsciously,
to react from the flight/freeze/fight side of the fence. With Imagine having a technique that in just a few minutes can
extraordinary challenges being faced by humanity and the balance the brain so efficiently that we have the decerning
majority of people in the mode of reacting, what we have
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Peace Amidst Chaos Continued from page 21 continue your stroll. Keeping that soft focus, think of a found
memory, FEEL the joy of that memory and physically smile.
capability of using our natural fear response to our advantage Walk like this for about ten minutes or longer and experience
while also empowering ourselves to respond to challenges the magic of a balanced brain.
from an open heart. If you are a practitioner of yoga or Tai
Chi, you already know this balance on some level, but most By engaging both sides of your brain, you are creating
of us are not inspired to dedicate time and dollars to the coherence and synchronicity which in turn helps to expand
study of those disciplines. We need something that works fast feelings of peace, harmony, joy and love as our predominant
and virtually anyone can do with very little effort. What I’m state of being. Don’t worry, if danger presents itself you will
about to share came from my teacher, a 5th generation Apache still have your innate, hard-wired fear response to save the
Shaman. day, the difference is that those reactive, fear-based emotions
will no longer be running the show. That allows us a better
The technique begins by going outside. Walk slowly enough chance to respond to life and move forward within what we
that it is easy to breathe only through the nose. Keep your can control.
belly relaxed and do not strain, this is not exercise, it’s a
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WildAware - by Homebodies by Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister

We do have Moose!   There are bulls with huge palmated A Red Fox was pictured in a video doing its classic dive
antlers, there are moms with young. There are moose into the snow, zeroing in on a small critter. Foxes were also
crossing roads - right around that next corner. All that were reported on Nob Way, and Spruce Canyon Circle.
reported last month were still high in the canyon - near
Ronnie Rd., Thorodin Rd., Debra Ann Rd.,Wondervu, Nadm, A Gray Fox was seen on a trail cam. It is very nocturnal so
Skyline, a little lower on Copperdale and Rudi Lane and near is rarely seen and reported. (remember - it’s a completely
the United Power office. Sixteen reports, mostly with great different species than the Red Fox)
photos. One young moose was all by itself, and there was
concern that it had been separated from its mom. Several Coyotes were reported. One was on Spruce Canyon
Circle, two were traveling together, and another was seen
Black Bears may have all headed for ~ 10,000 ft. by now, rolling in the snow.
where there is usually more snow for dens. But, never say
never, we have had bears that stayed up late, and with global A Racoon was on a deck, reported, then twenty-seven others
warming that may happen more often. Last bears reported posted they had seen racoons also! Later in the month a
were on October 27, November 13, and November 15. Racoon was pictured on Ranch Elsie.

The Elk herd was on the flats, and another herd was near the Another mid-sized critter, one that must be more common
entrance of Golden Gate State Park. (They always remind me than reported, is the Striped Skunk. One was just off Spruce
of herds of Wildebeests in the Serengeti) Canyon Circle. Lechleitner says their defense, stopping
and raising their tails to emit their scent is undoubtedly the
Mule Deer were across the canyon, some bucks with great reason they are often seen dead on roads. But this has not
racks - safe from hunters when in a residential area. been common in the canyon so perhaps we just do not have
many skunks.
A Bobcat was just off Twin Spruce and another one was on
Thorodin Dr. We shouldn’t forget the little critters -
the Chickeree aka Pine Squirrel, that swears at us as we
That Mountain Lion, whose territory is lower Twin Spruce walk through its territory, the rabbit that “freezes” to become
was screaming in the middle of the road and another lion was invisible, the GM Ground Squirrel that is now sound
taped chasing a house cat! asleep, and the Chipmunks - that do not sleep so sound and
may appear when it’s not too cold or the snow too deep.

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WildAware Cont’d from page 23 a Northern Shrike which was just reported today near the
Here we are - and what a place to isolate! And to see our school, a Scrub Jay in Rollinsville and a tiny Brown Creeper. 
wide-open zoo. The two species of owls heard this month included a single
Northern Saw-Whet tooting and several different reports of
Keep watching - post on CCSpeak, CCCWildlife, or call Jan pairs of Great-Horned hooting as they are likely re-claiming
at 303-642-0926. their breeding grounds about this time of year.

(Jan Waddington volunteers for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The Northern Jeffco Christmas Bird Count is planned for
reports quarterly wildlife sightings in Coal Creek Canyon) December 16th and Coal Creek Canyon Birds is responsible
for counting in Zone 1 (base of the canyon and a little south). 
Here’s Chris! The county status is being carefully monitored and hopefully
As we head into winter, the common CCC birds being folks can still participate individually and report their
reported include the large and hungry Clark’s Nutcrackers, sightings.  Please let us know if you can participate in some
which seem to be in pairs this year – just one by itself can way, even if it’s from your kitchen window in Blue Mountain
eat an entire suet block in a single day.  There are also an Estates.  We hope to see you in the Coal Creek Canyon Birds
abundance of Pygmy and White-Breasted Nuthatches but just Facebook group sharing all of the wonderful birds you see in
one sighting of a Red-Breasted Nuthatch, plenty of Mountain CCC!  
Chickadees emptying feeders, one report of a Townsend’s
Solitaire being heard, Northern Flickers, Hairy and Downy Thanks!
Woodpeckers, Steller’s Jays, Dark-Eyed Juncos, Magpies Chris
and Crows.  Wild Turkeys, with their beautiful irredescent
coloring, are also a common sighting near the school in mid November Crossword Answers
canyon and travel daily through the various yards nearby.  ANSWERS: ACROSS: 1. Captain Morgan 10. Orb 11. Axe 12. Parks
One member reports seeing 12-30 on a regular basis and 14. VE 15. Spud 16. Tik 17. Woe 18. Bi 19. Wee 20. Meander 22. Rob
another member has just seen their first trio.  Gobble gobble! 24. Roi 25. Nays 27. Leno 28. NDA 29. SB 30. DDR 31. MapQuest
34. TRID 36. Mew
The early November snowfall also brought out the Red 38. Thanksgiving 41. Cool 42. Magnificent ANSWERS: DOWN:
Crossbills, House Finches, Cassin’s Finches and Pine 1. Captain Smith 2. Parkway 3. Answer 4. Novembers 5. MRE 6. Ob
Siskins.  And there have also been several reports of the 7. Gap 8. AXU 9. Nederland 13. AI 15. Sino 18. Baron 21. Diner
absolutely beautiful Evening Grosbeaks which are always 23. Olde 26. ABA 30. Dunkin 32. Plaza 33. TMI 34. Twice 35. ingot
such a wonderful treat to see. 37. EV 39. GIF 40. Non

Our birdy highlights for this past month included a Dusky
Grouse in a bird bath, 3 separate reports of Pine Grosbeaks,

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December Crossword By Tony Thorpe

QUESTIONS ACROSS: QUESTIONS: DOWN:
1. Seasonal greeting (5,8) 1. Jewish December Festival (8)
10. West of CO (2) 2. Former Procurator of Judea (7,6)
11. Masculine version of the name Cora (5) 3. Fox chasing pastime (4)
12. Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane comedy (4,2,3,3) 4. Former Territory from the Danube to beyond Mecca (7,6)
14. O. J. Simpson judge (3) 5. Could be Salmon or Kelp (9)
15. Prowers County municipality (5) 6. Young Explorer (4)
17. Astaxanthin-rich oil (5) 7. Boxing promoter Bob (4)
18. Opposite to a SW wind (2) 8. Chinese City (5)
19. The Wedding movie (7) 9. So-Young International NASDAQ symbol (2)
22. On the Iberian Peninsula (5) 13. Often done on canvas (3,9)
23. The day before Christmas and New Years (3) 16. Made known (8)
24. A short jump (3) 20. Chinese electric car maker (2)
26. Peyton’s brother (3) 21. Fix or mend (6)
28. Brett Favre’s hometown (4) 25. Gunfight Corral (2)
29. Broncos’ 23 Ojemudia (7) 27. Hello Richie (6)
31. Typographical error (4) 30. Khnum Muata Ibomu, rapper man (4)
32. A round platter commonly used to Indian food (5) 33. Canadian Rock duo (2)
34. Hurt or impaired (7) 35. Ukraine Business Journal (3)
37. Give a permanent post, especially as a professor (6) 36. Ethereum Symbol (3)
38. Chinese surname meaning to accomplish or succeed (5)
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December Saws & Slaws News
by Heather Hanson

2020 Totals for Wildfire Coming into December, four of the fires are still in their

What a year for fire danger in the Urban Wildland Interface! containment phase. They include Cameron Peak (8/13)
In Colorado we had ten wildfire incidents of note. 2020 saw at 92%, East Troublesome (10/14) at 72%, Grizzly Creek
three record breaking fires in Colorado with over 620,000 (8/10) at 91%, and Calwood (10/17) at 85% (https://inciweb.
acres (1000 square miles) burned overall. Starting on the last nwcg.gov/)

day of July, the dry, arid summer ushered in 2020’s wildfire Climate change and a lack of forest management are the
season. In order of size, the incidents are as follows: biggest contributors to our risk. We can take steps to combat
our exposure through mitigation. Now is the time to make
8/23 Thorpe Fire 159 acres plans to fortify our canyon forest’s health and safety in 2021.
10/18 Lefthand Canyon Fire 460 acres
10/19 Ice Fire 596 acres

10/17 Calwood Fire 10106 acres Event Updates
8/14 Williams Fork Fire 14833 acres Saws and Slaws is now taking applications for neighborhood
10/06 Middle Fork Fire 20517 acres events for 2021. Now is the time to talk to your neighbors
8/10 Grizzly Creek Fire 32631 acres about getting on the socially distanced schedule. Get out,
7/31 Pine Gulch Fire 139007 acres connect with those in your proximity, and vow to get your
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Maintaining Mental Wellness During
the Holidays and Colder Months

Winter is coming! This time of year brings many things: If you have lost a loved one, honor their memory in the way
holidays, expectations, traditions and more time spent inside. that feels right to you. You could set out a special ornament,
For many, this is a time of joy and cheer; for others, this time candle, wreath or centerpiece. Take part in an activity that
of year may bring feelings of stress, sadness or isolation. your loved one used to do.
As we head into what will likely be remembered as one of
the most extraordinary holiday seasons in recent history, Nourish your body. Try a new recipe or prepare a favorite
it’s important to focus on maintaining mental wellbeing and traditional meal. Drink more water during these drier months
coping. and be mindful about alcohol consumption.

Here are some ideas to start you off: Maintain social connections creatively. Instead of hosting
a large in-person gathering, schedule smaller ones online
Keep expectations manageable and flexible. Set realistic with friends and family. Reach out to someone you have not
goals and pace yourself. Since COVID-19 has forced us to connected with in a while.
change former routines and adjust plans, it’s important to
remember that the holidays are no different. Enjoy what you Enjoy outdoor activities. Take a drive to look at holiday
can as it comes. Take time to grieve what you are letting go. decorations, walk a pet or build a snowman.

Do less! Use this time as an opportunity to take things Engage your senses during the season to ground yourself
off your plate, rather than take everything on. How can you in the present. Light holiday candles or scented items,
prioritize slowing down? listen to holiday music, cook delightful meals or look out the
window at the changing season. What colors do you see?
Try something new. Since we may not be able to host large
gatherings or enjoy certain traditions, find new ways to Find moments for laughter. Watch silly videos, tell jokes
celebrate the holiday and create new rituals just for 2020.
with your friends or play with your children. Laughter
Make a gratitude list. Even in the most challenging of
circumstances, finding moments of gratitude for the small decreases stress hormones and increases production of the
things (loved ones, nature) can shift your attention away from
stressors and help you focus on the positive. body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Continued on page 30

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Mental Health Continued from page 29 popular practice during the winter months and includes
Tips for Coping During the Holidays: things like lighting candles, sitting in front of a fireplace,
wrapping yourself in a blanket, enjoying comfort foods (hot
Stock up on sleep. It’s important to rest and winter is a great drinks, sweets, chicken pot pie), and wearing comfortable
time to restore physically and spiritually. clothes.

Take a social media detox. Take some time away from the Practice self-compassion. Be gentle with yourself during
screen and from the sometimes-overwhelming consumption these challenging months. Lean into your feelings, but lean
of news and media. “on” and “with” others.

Volunteer. Do something for someone else, either It is undeniable that these months will be unlike any other
individually (neighbor, friend) or through an organization. winters we have lived through before. While we know this
Helping others can be done any time of year and helps season will bring its own set of challenges and grief, we hope
support positive connections. you also experience moments of joy, rest and restoration.

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Power Update December
2020

United Power Allocated Additional
$300,000 for Co-op Cares Fund

Earlier this year, the United Power Board of Scholarship
Directors approved a special allocation of Opportunities
$250,000 from unclaimed capital credits to the Co-
op Cares Fund. The funds were designed to assist Applications Due: Jan. 29, 2021
members who faced direct impacts as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through Each year, United Power awards
illness or job loss. academic scholarships to outstanding
students served by the cooperative.
As the pandemic enters its third wave, members Power encourages members to contact us so Scholarships include awards for students
find themselves still facing potential uncertainty we can connect them with the most appropriate attending an accredited university or
going into the holiday season and new year. In assistance program for their situation. college in Colorado or pursuing a specific
recognition of the need to continue providing “All we are asking our members to do is pick up degree program, as well as 10 book
member assistance, the board approved additional the phone and call us if they are having difficulty scholarships. This year, United Power
allocations to the Co-op Cares Fund in November. paying their bill,” said Bryant Robbins, interim will award 17 scholarships for a total of
These new allocations include an additional CEO. “We can’t help you if we don’t know you are $19,500. Awards range between $1,000
$50,000 for members financially impacted through struggling.” and $2,000.
the remainder of 2020 and $250,000 to help The Co-op Cares Fund will be available for Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but
members in 2021. That is a total allocation of more assistance through the end of 2021, or when the in general overall academic achievement
than $500,000 over the course of 2020 and 2021. fund is depleted. United Power members who are (such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores),
In addition to the Co-op Cares Fund, United Power impacted by the current health emergency or any extracurricular activities and community
has various means of helping members stay other situation can reach our Member Services involvement rank high in the evaluation
on top of their electric bills including payment department at 303-637-1300. process. A brief written essay is required,
arrangements, extensions, prepay, budget billing, and the applicants primary residence
and assistance from local agencies. United must be in United Power’s service
territory.
Giving a Little, Helping A Lot For more information, including a list of
available scholarships, visit
United Power is Asking Members “Why I Round-Up”? www.unitedpower.com.

Every month, thousands of United Power members “A very small donation by the many United Power
voluntarily have their bills rounded up to the members adds up to a significant amount of money,
next whole dollar through Operation Round-Up, which can be used to help members in need,” said
a member-funded foundation that helps area Steve Whiteside, a Round-Up board member and
nonprofits provide for those in need. Coal Creek resident.

Because of COVID-19, the Round-Up board, made Those small donations are as little as $6/year or just
up of fellow members, acted proactively to ensure $.50 per billing statement. Sign up at
impacted members were able to receive the same www.unitedpower.com or by calling Member
level of services. These decisions included grants to Services at 303-637-1300.
organizations such as Coal Creek’s Pastor’s Pantry If you already support Round-Up, we’d like to hear
while maintaining on-going support to several why you round-up. Let us know on our social media
partner organizations. Unfortunately, this unusual or by responding to our Reader Rewards question in
year has stretched Round-Up to its limits, and it the November United Newsline.
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Useful Numbers/Websites ECRWSS
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Coal Creek Non Emergency 303-642-3121 POSTAL CUSTOMER PERMIT NO 118

High County FD Non Emer. 303-582-5768 Recycle
Green Girl pg. 8 303-442-7535
Jeffco Sheriff 303-277-0211 Remodeling
Canyon’s Construction Services. pg. 26 303-386-3668
Boulder Co. Sheriff 303-441-4444 Third and Long pg. 22 303-642-1314
Restaurant & Libation
Gilpin Co. Sheriff 303-582-5500 Last Stand Tavern pg. 17 303-642-3180
Roofing
Canyon Cares 720-515-1129 Firewood RoofingInColorado.com pg. 11 303-495-4828
Third and Long pg. 22 303-642-1314
Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409 High Timber pg. 14 303-258-7942 Top Coverage pg. 20 303-258-9322
Rock/Retaining Walls
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227 Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 26 303-642-0953 Benchmark Land Care pg. 6 303-485-1001
Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Foundations Septic Services Columbia pg. 3 303-526-5370
Storage
Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600 Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490 Apollo pg. 28 303-420-9915
Mountain Storage pg. 12 720-237-5737
Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Gifts CCCIA pg. 6 303-642-7300 Tires
Carl’s Corner pg. 22 303-642-7144
Attendance 303-982-4260 Patti pg. 22 303-642-3994 Toilet/Portable
Air-O-Pure pg. 23 303-258-3597
Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010 Handyman Columbia pg. 3 303-526-5370
Trash/Rubbish Service
Nederland Elementary 720-561-4800 Tom/Loftin Const. pg. 24 970-389-5914 High Country Rubbish pg. 13 303-642-0303
Tree Service
Kwik Mart 303-642-3061 Hauling Brian Hard pg. 20 303-718-1990
High Timber pg. 14 303-258-7942
P.O. Coal Creek (Crescent) 303-642-0119 Benchmark Land Care pg. 6 303-485-1001 Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 26 303-642-0953
Pinecliffe Post Office 303-642-7358 Big D Dumpsters pg. 22 303-642-7995 Trucking
Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
Ride Provide 303-420-2589 High Country Rubbish pg. 13 303-642-0303 We Can Dig it pg. 20 303-642-3853
Health Wellness see also Massage United Power pg. 31 Inside back cover 303-642-7921
Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926 Veterinary
CC Animal Clinic pg. 23 303-642-3468
CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.org Young Living, Patti pg. 22 303-642-3994 after hours 303-279-1701
Vision
Facebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado Heating & A/C Golden Vision pg. 23 303-278-2020
Water Delivery
Advertisers Cooper Plumbing & Heat pg. 4 720-258-5067 Bulk Water Runner pg. 29 303-946-9026
Harrington pg. 9 303-809-1029
Accounting Treu Accounting pg. 29 720-730-4838 Efficient Comfort pg. 19 720-299-8745 Water Purification
Animal Services Doctor Water pg. 4 303-438-6669
Paul Accetura pg. 23 303-642-0886 Water Wells
Canyon Critter Sitter pg. 6 303-847-5260 Arrow Drilling pg. 18 303-421-8766
Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 28 303-503-6068 Insurance Aspen Well Drilling pg. 20 303-697-8335
Rabbit House Society 303-469-3240 Doctor Water Well pg. 4 303-438-6669
Architect Sunique pg. 3 303-642-0474 Mitch Davis, State Farm pg. 21 303-424-4895 James Drilling pg. 15 303-420-5181
Art Coal Creek Coffee pg. 4 303-642-1900 Website Design
Attorney Internet Network Setup Wondervu Consulting. pg. 26 303-642-0433
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 3 303-657-0360
Automotive - Repair, Sales Wondervu Consulting pg. 26 303-642-0433
Carl’s Corner pg. 22 303-642-7144
Peak to Peak Imports pg. 24 303-258-0635 Internet Provider
Carpenter Scott C. Cooper pg. 3 720-666-4356
Canyon Cares pg. 16 720-515-1129 Mountain Broadband pg. 21 303-642-3858
CCCIA pg. 7 303-642-7300
Church Land Clearing
Our Lady of the Canyon pg. 24 303-642-3129
Spirit of the Mtn. pg. 6 720-490-6826 Benchmark Land Care pg. 6 303-485-1001
Coffee Shop pg. 4 303-642-1900
Computer Service Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303- 808-4490
Geek for Hire pg. 12 303-618-0154
Wondervu Consulting pg. 26 303-642-0433 Lessons
Construction
Canyon’s Construction Services pg. 26 303-386-3668 Guitar & Ukulele pg. 29 303-642-0582
Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
Loftin Construction pg. 24 970-389-5914 Liquor
We Can Dig it pg. 20 303-642-3853
CPA Karen Schwimmer, CPA pg. 24 303-642-0628 Mid County Liquors pg. 26
Denver Water/Gross Res pg. 27 303-628-6348
Directories gogilpin.com 303-582-3101 Massage
Driveways
Benchmark Land Care pg. 6 303-485-1001 Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 28 303-503-6068
Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
We Can Dig it pg. 20 303-642-3853 Masonry
Electrical
Airways Electric pg. 6 303-234-1215 Third and Long pg. 22 303-642-1314
Mastercraft pg. 17 303-642-7312
Excavating Motorcycle/Marine Repair
Jake of all Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490
We Can Dig it pg. 20 303-642-3853 Power Cycle pg. 30 720-863-1001

MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 303-642-0067

Odd Jobs

Tom/Loftin Construction pg. 24 970-389-5914

We Can Dig it pg. 20 303-642-3853

Painting/Staining

Caribou Painting pg. 28 303-641-7964

Jake of All Trades pg. 9 303-808-4490

Loftin Construction pg. 24 970-389-5914

Plumbing

Cooper Plumbing & Heat pg. 4 720-258-5067

Paul Accetura pg. 23 303-642-0886

Propane

Carl’s Corner pg. 22 303-642-7144

Pump Repair

Doctor Water Well pg. 4 303-438-6669

Real Estate

Byers & Sellers pg. 10 303-642-7951

Mock pg. 25 303-642-1133

Rex Homes pg. 30 303-997-2747

Tony Thorpe pg. 8 720-552-2127

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