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3 Advice From the Geek: What is a 14 Sur vivors in Chaos PO BOX 7351, Crescent Branch
Golden CO, 80403
Docking Station? By MB Reith
By Geek for Hire Inc. 303.642.0067 please leave a message
15 It Takes a Canyon! email: [email protected]
4 Probate Law in Colorado
By Linda Martin and Dave Pence Website: www.cccmountainmessenger.com
By Tamra K Waltemath
18 Januar y Community Calendar Produced, Designed and Printed monthly by
5 The Benefits of Planned Giving The Coal Creek Canyon Mountain Messenger, LLC
By Linda Martin
By John Jantsch To advertise email: [email protected]
19 Santa Paws or call 303.642.0067 & please leave a message
6 PRESS RELEASE-Fireproofing Home
By Shelly Peters Contact The Mountain Messenger, LLC by the
By Craig Wall 20th of the month regarding news you feel Canyon
20 EarthWatch residents and businesses would like to know and
7 The Hearty Gardener would enjoy reading. If you have recently moved to
By Jody Dickson the canyon, had a new baby, wedding, write stories,
By Glor y Fletcher articles, or poems, climb mountains, run in races
22 CC Quick Quiz #14 etc. We would appreciate it if you would give us a
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10 WildAware in Critter Creek Canyon
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AD VIC E FROM THE GEEK: What is a Docking Station?

▪ By Geek for Hire Inc.

When I got my new laptop, Chris thought it would be a good idea efficient. (I’ve purchased several USB-C docking stations that I’ll
if I got a docking station too. That way if I went on a trip, I review in a future article.)
could easily take my laptop with me without too much trouble. I told
him I didn’t want one of those big clunky docks on my desk taking Things to look for:
up lots of space. ¾¾ Wattage – will it power your laptop?
¾¾ HDMI ports – how many do you need? You’ll need one for
Yo! Gail! Fast forward to the 21st Century please! Yes, the old each monitor and any other HDMI devices. Three would
docking stations were big proprietary pieces of equipment. They were be ideal
designed to go with one specific laptop, and you would slide your ¾¾ Ethernet – do you need an ethernet port?
machine in so that it would click in place. Then you’d have power, ¾¾ USB – how many standard USB ports does it have?
and your tube monitor would turn on. ¾¾ USB-C – Do you need a USB-C port?
¾¾ Card Reader – Do you need an SD or MicroSD port?
Nowadays, docks are sleek, lightweight, and can be mounted onto
the back of your monitor, or just be placed in a corner of your desk. Recommendation:
I’ll be reviewing these three docks soon and let you know which one(s)
It sounds like docks are for geeks. Why would I need a docking I recommend. I’ll compare them to the official Dell docking station
station? which I already have, to see where features differ. Unlike the Dell
dock which came in at $300, these are priced between $50 - $80.
In the past few years, laptops have gotten thinner and lighter.
Laptop manufacturers have been removing common features from the INFORMATION ABOUT GEEK FOR HIRE, INC.
computer to make that happen. I remember when I got a new laptop Chris Eddy of Geek For Hire, Inc. has provided computer service to
several years ago and it didn’t have a DVD drive in it. Boy, was I
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with a USB. Now, manufacturers are leaving out even more features, years. Angie’s List and the BBB rate Geek For Hire very highly. You
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monitors, the dongle for your wireless keyboard, an external SSD, or
an external 10-key into your Gail Eddy writes most of these articles. She’s the manager of
laptop, you’ll need a docking Geek For Hire and is who you’ll likely talk to when you call for an
station to supply you with all appointment.
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PROBATE LAW IN COLORADO ▪ By Tamra K. Waltemath

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Informal probate is used when the person asking to be appointed
holiday. I want to thank you for your continued support, especially as personal representative has priority for appointment and the
the last two years during the pandemic. I hope you and your families Will has no irregularities. Informal probate does not require court
are well, and have had no health emergencies. Many people have died supervision, but it is still a court process. Informal probate is begun
in the last two years, over 800,000 in the US alone. This article covers by filing forms and the Will with the probate court and paying a
what legally happens when someone dies in the state of Colorado. filing fee. The court appoints a personal representative by executing
Letters Testamentary. Once the personal representative is appointed,
Many people believe that if they have a Last Will and Testament the personal representative has the authority to transfer assets to the
(“Will”) they do not have to go through probate; this is not true. In estate, pay the expenses and taxes of the estate and distribute the
Colorado, if a person owns personal property exceeding $70,000.00 or assets pursuant to the Will or Colorado laws of intestacy, if there is
they own an interest in real estate (your home) they must go through no will. If there is a dispute among the people who have an interest
probate whether or not they have a Will. A Will may simplify probate in the estate or if the Will is ambiguous, the estate may need to be
because the Will is used as a set of directions. Your Will should probated on a formal basis.
name a personal representative, so the court knows who you want to
administer your estate after your death. Without a Will many people Forms are available at the courthouse, or through the self-help
may have equal rights to be named as your personal representative. center at www.courts.state.co.us. Court costs are assessed unless
For example, if you have no spouse, all your children have equal rights you are indigent, with the initial filing fee of approximately $200.
to be your personal representative. If more than one person wants Creditors must be notified and a Creditors Notice must be published
to be named personal representative and they have equal priority, a in a newspaper, unless the decedent has been deceased for more than
hearing will be required. A Will should also indicate who is to receive one year. Although some people probate an estate without the help of
your assets at your death; these people are called beneficiaries. If an attorney, it is best to consult with an attorney.
you do not have a Will, the State of Colorado has laws to decide who
is entitled to receive your property and who has priority to be your This article was written by Tamra K Waltemath of Tamra K.
personal representative. Waltemath, P.C. This information is for general informational
purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For
There are three ways to administer an estate; formally, informally specific questions, you should consult a qualified attorney.
or by affidavit. If the probate assets do not include real estate and are Tamra K. Waltemath is an elder law attorney focusing on
worth less than approximately $70,000.00, a beneficiary can execute wills, trusts, estate and trust administration, probate and non-
an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property Pursuant to Small probate transfers, guardianships and conservatorships. She
Estate Proceeding which directs the holder of the assets to release the can be contacted at: Tamra K. Waltemath, P.C., 3843 West
assets to the rightful beneficiary(ies) without further action. 73rd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80030; 303-657-0360; or visit
her website at: www.WaltemathLawOffice.com.

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The Benefits of Planned Giving ▪ By John Jantsch

There are many ways to financially assist a non-profit organization, the need is so great.
including planned giving. A gift of an asset that
A planned gift is a donation typically made as part of a donor’s has been appreciated
estate planning. Examples of this type of gift include gifts of stock, over a lifetime might
life insurance benefits, retirement plans, real estate, personal property, allow an organization
or cash. to serve those in need
for years to come
These gifts can be made during someone’s lifetime or upon their
death. Yo u c a n t a k e
advantage of tax
I serve on the board of Canyon Cares, an area non-profit that savings for yourself
provides emergency financial support for local residents. Recently, and your heirs.
the organization received the proceeds of several planned gifts, which
helped significantly expand the geographic area we can now serve. Many types of
planned gift vehicles such as Charitable Remainder Trusts and
While there are many good reasons to consider adding a planned Qualified Charitable Distributions offer significant tax advantages as
gift to your estate plans, some of the most commonly recognized are part of the donation. Donating cash or property can also significantly
below. reduce estate taxes paid by heirs.

You can create an avenue to leave a legacy for yourself and your (I do not attempt to offer tax advice here; simply know that
family. this is a significant benefit that can be discussed with an estate
professional.)
Many organizations refer to planned giving as legacy giving. It
often allows someone to make a gift as a tribute to a family member or You may have more control over how your donation is used.
to create a legacy for themselves. The donor benefits from the planned A planned gift outlined in a will or estate plan is a form of a legal
gift by making a lasting impact upon a cause they care about.
contract made with the non-profit beneficiary. As such, the funds
You can make a significant impact on the mission of an must be spent as stipulated in the contract for the donation to be
organization. accepted.

While many people respond to annual or ongoing fund appeals Continued on page 6
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The Benefits of Planned Giving Continued from page 5 CaCnyaoren s

In other words, if there’s an element of an organization’s mission you are passionate about, you
get a say.

You can “repay” an organization that may have helped you or a family member as a way of Coal Creek Canyon
to pass it on.

This last one is a bit tricky to explain. I know in my work with service organizations that many of the recipients of aid are incredibly

grateful for the support they’ve received, and often cannot financially support an organization in return.

A planned gift is a way to make a future donation for the support received today.

As a registered 501(c)3, Canyon Cares would love to talk with you about ways your planned gifts might allow us to continue to serve

residents of our mountain community.

John Jantsch is a resident of Coal Creek Canyon and a member of the board of Canyon Cares.

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▪ By Glor y Fletcher
The Hearty Gardener have been more shocked, then, when that buck stalked right up to the
scrawny plant at the very moment he was dousing it with repellent.
There he stood with squirt bottle in hand, eye to eye with a Todd huffed and flailed until the buck and his insolent gang moseyed
buck, ready to defend his raspberry bush to the death. Todd off to find a more private snack elsewhere.
was low on patience when the deer sauntered into the yard for a
nibble that sunny afternoon. Todd had done his research before All we wanted was berries! But gardening in the mountains
planting, reading up on hardiness zones and quizzing the experts requires no small effort. It takes knowhow, diligence, and tenacity.
down at Echter’s Garden Center. He’d identified the ideal spots for Even with these things, some plants just won’t grow. I learned early
optimum growth, followed the planting instructions on each tag, on that lemon and avocado trees may be grown with persistence, but
and faithfully watered his garden. they will never produce fruit. And growing tomatoes and bell peppers
is practically torture! Some mountainfolk can grow them, but I’m
He’d been warned that high-altitude gardening took extra effort, told it might require manually pollinating the flowers with Q-tips and
and he’d paid attention. So when the first batch of berries turned meticulously regulating sunlight-to-shade schedules.
poppy red, the family paraded out to the garden to celebrate his
success. But the very next morning, we stepped out to see his prize The most astounding thing about it, if you ask me, is that these
bush reduced to twigs. diligent gardeners work so hard for such commonplace crops. The
veggies that take so much extra work to grow at high altitude look just
Todd was devastated. He soon learned that deer graze freely around about the same as those grown by flatlanders. I’m of the persuasion
the Canyon, and got some sage advice to buy a bottle of deer repellent
spray. He promptly did so, and applied it – liberally. He couldn’t

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Happy 2022! A huge pat on the back to the CCCIA Board for holding 2021 together in ways that matter, thinking outside
of the box and ensuring the future for our beloved Community Center. Hands together for CCCIA contributors – your
donations and volunteer hours are priceless. Thank you, Coal Creek Canyon community, for your love and support.

COVID Vaccine Clinic, Saturday, January 15 from 9am to 3pm SCAN ME
Come get your COVID booster (or first or second shot) at the Coal Creek Canyon Community Hall!

As COVID continues impacting us all, now is a great time to get protected. Appointments are strongly
encouraged! We will have a limited number of doses for walk-ins. Both Pfizer (ages 16+ for boosters,
12+ for first or second shots) and Moderna (ages 18+) will be offered. Please note- we will not have
pediatric doses.

If you're getting a booster or second shot, remember to bring your vaccine card so it can be updated!

Sign up for a time slot on our website: www.coalcreekcanyon.org/vaccine-clinic. 4 people may book in
each 15-minute window. If you would like some assistance signing up, call 303-642-7943 or
303-642-0580 (leave message if no answer).

Help upgrade the Hall security system Our community hall needs cameras and computer equipment to improve safety
and security. Every little bit counts! See our website for details.

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The Hearty Gardener Continued from page 7 In the end, we are not responsible for the fruit that grows from
our labors. That comes from the Lord (Hosea 14:8). But we will
to let the good farmers who sell their produce to King Soopers do give an account for the heart with which we labored. It is required
the work for me. of stewards that they be found faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2). We may
discover that, in the end, the harvest He was cultivating all along was
Todd, on the other hand, is more tenacious. Perhaps his mountain- our own hearts.
grown veggies look no more impressive than their lower-altitude
counterparts, but he himself has become a heartier gardener for the If you can garden in the Canyon, you’ll be the heartier for it. And
effort. if we follow Christ in loving those He has loved, He will sanctify
us through it so that we are more useful to Him and ready for every
Cultivating plants is a lot like cultivating people’s hearts with the good work (2 Tim 2:21).
love of God and the truth of Scripture. While this sounds gratifying
and grand, putting it into practice requires no small effort. It involves Gardeners like Todd work to produce a beautiful but perishable
speaking the truth in love, genuine love that has grown purer and prize, but the servant of Christ labors for an imperishable one. Jesus
deeper over hours and years in prayer for one another. is working in us to present us on the day of His return blameless and
with great joy – His and ours. He knows that the light and momentary
Sometimes the hearts we are called to cultivate are bitter or afflictions, the draining ministries and seemingly futile investments,
unresponsive, like soil that is acidic or depleted. Sometimes it’s as are working in us a far greater weight of glory.
commonplace as the cultivation of our child’s rebellious heart or of
our spouse’s weary heart, but that may be where we are operating Christ’s servant will learn to look beyond the temporal things
most exactly in the center of God’s loving will for us. He may call that we see now toward the eternal things which are not yet seen
us to labor to the point of exhaustion (Colossians 1:29), to sow in (2 Corinthians 4). Jesus is coming quickly, and His reward is with
tears (Psalm 126:5), or even to labor where fruit will never grow Him!
(Habakkuk 3:17).

Thanksgiving Day at the Hall ▪ By Ashley Rober ts

Thanksgiving at the CCCIA Hall was the best yet in 2021 as I am most grateful to the big group of volunteers and CCCIA
far as I’m concerned. We had an abundance of delicious food, Board members and their families who stepped forward to help out
reasonably dry weather, and a big crew of volunteers who came out of with Thanksgiving 2021. One thing I really loved this year was how
the woodwork at the last minute to help out with preparing and serving many  of our volunteers brought their significant-others and kids
a traditional potluck Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings to our and got them into the act. Shelly Peters-Shaller was my right-hand
Canyon neighbors. Although I know a few of us were disappointed woman again this year, doing more jobs than I even know about, and
that it was a drive-thru meal again this year, in the end it turned out I would have been lost without her. Shelly’s Better Half, Jay, served
great and ran really smoothly. So many people contributed this year again as our Turkey-Fryer-in-Chief- a hot and dangerous job. Suzy
it’s hard to know where to start, but I’m going to try to list as many Schemel helped out in numerous ways from organizing the drive-up
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list to shopping to peeling potatoes to serving the meal and cleaning Andy Melick and Inge Sengelmann volunteered as food servers and
the Hall afterwards. Michelle Lane and her Main Squeeze, Jim, kitchen jockeys during the meal itself. Judy Lemkuhl cooked up a
helped out with Hall set-up the night before, kitchen help the day delicious batch of sausage stuffing, made gravy (regular and gluten-
of, and assistant to the Head Turkey Fryer when he really needed free!) and helped out with serving during the meal along with her
it. Justin Schafer and his two offspring, Teddy and Bernie, served husband George (photo credits also thanks to Judy!) And Jodie Ploetz’
meals and offered beverages to diners as they arrived to pick up their corn casserole got rave reviews!
meals. Tami and Anna Waltemath stood in the cold wind to serve as
our parking lot wranglers, and Tami helped in the kitchen the night Everyone I just  mentioned was instrumental in pulling off this
before too. Gene Shatek was our lead Turkey Carver, and brought year’s feast by contributing their much needed and deeply appreciated
his delightful neighbor Patty, who volunteered in the kitchen and as help the day before and on Thanksgiving itself. All these volunteers
a server. Kim and Caron Huffman served meals, assisted with food braved icy roads early Thanksgiving morning to come out and perform
prep, manned the parking and helped out with clean-up afterwards. dirty and tedious jobs ranging from greeting vehicles at the parking
lot entrance to peeling mountains of potatoes to juggling huge pans of

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Thanksgiving Cont’d from page 10 Of course I can’t forget that many, many others helped by making
financial contributions both large and small to enable the CCCIA in
sizzling food to handling lava-hot turkeys, all the way up to scrubbing bringing this cherished annual tradition to the Canyon again. United
floors and washing piles of dirty dishes. Behind the scenes, Chris Power was, as usual, our biggest corporate sponsor for this event. I also
Passerelli, Annette Lambeth, Suzy Schemel and Christina Christian want to mention that a small Canyon business, Katie’s Pet Products,
were all crucially important in helping to prepare for the event by made a generous donation too. Thanks so much to all the people and
informing the Canyon public, making it possible for volunteers to companies that opened their wallets and made donations. 
sign up quickly and easily, and keeping track of how many meals
were ordered and for what times. And our Hall handyman, Bruce Last but not least, I need to thank my own two kids, James and
Goodwin, took time before leaving on a trip to make sure the men’s William, and my brother Andrew and his sweetie, Demry, the four of
room urinal would flush properly! Thanks so much, more than I can whom helped me in more ways than I can think of and, importantly,
say, for everything everyone did to assist. All of you are awesome!  helped me stay sane during the last week before Thanksgiving. All

my love to each of you! 

WildAware in Critter Creek Canyon
▪ By Jan Waddington and Chris McAllister

Mountain Lion - The lions have been out and about but recently Nob Way, Twin Spruce at Burke, Camp Eden at Pine Ridge, and on
one was seen just off Hwy. 72, actually pulling a mule deer Warren’s Rd.
away from the road! That was amazing enough for folks going by, but    The Moose rut continued, affording good looks of the process on
the first viewer actually had camera handy and posted a brief video. Gap Rd. close to Hwy. 119, and also on Camp Eden.
This incident prompted 22 comments and 54 various likes and wows    Our Elk herd was once again determined  to cross Hwy. 72, just
on Coal Creek Canyon Wildlife. Most likely, the doe had been hit by east of the railroad trestle, but another herd was at the top of Hwy.
a car, and the lion was taking advantage of its usual prey. A lion was 72, close to the Peak to Peak Hwy.
also seen on Nob Way, and again on Spruce Canyon Circle. Three lions     The Mule Deer rut is also still ongoing . Many are near Blue Mt.
were spotted at Twin Spruce and Joanie, and three were on Hilltop. Estates.
   That much smaller feline, the Bobcat showed-up, and even had      Black Bears may have finally gone to bed. (The experts say they
its picture taken on Ranch Elsie,  Gap near Stanton, on Copperdale, do not sleep deep enough to call it hibernation.) The last canyon report

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was on December 1, with one previous sighting on Copperdale, on The species reported included: Wild Turkey, Rock Pigeon, Red-
November 26. tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Northern Pygmy-Owl,  Northern
   Three Coyotes were on Copperdale Ln. Saw-whet Owl, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Northern
   Our large wildlife, is not the only delight in living in the canyon. Flicker, American Kestrel, Steller’s Jay, Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay,
Smaller critters can be quite special. Raccoons were reported from Black-billed Magpie, American Crow, Common Raven, Black-capped
Blue Mt. Estates. And, Nuttall’s Cottontail has been quite numerous. Chickadee, Mountain Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Pygmy
But then, that wintertime  Ermine  was seen on Indian Peaks Rd. Nuthatch, European Starling, Townsend’s Solitaire, American Robin,
and conversation indicated other folks had seen it also! It’s name Pine Siskin, American Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco and Harris’s
is Short-tailed Weasel until it turns all white for winter (much too Sparrow
soon for our area with no snow on the ground at the time). Why is it
never seen or reported in its brownish phase, is it that camouflaged? Throughout the month, members reported: Townsend’s Solitaires
Very strange. (a new bird for one member), American Robins, several reports of
   Keep watching, for all critters “great and small”, and post on Canada Jays as well as Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pine Siskins, Hairy
CCCWildlife, CCSpeak, or call Jan at 303-642-0926. Woodpeckers, White-breasted and Pygmy Nuthatches, Black-billed
Magpies, Steller’s Jays and 2 Brown Creepers!  The pair of Ravens
Here’s Chris with the bird report came to visit the canyon barn they sometimes roost in on Christmas
Eve.
The North Jeffco Christmas Bird Count was held on Sunday,
December 19th and Coal Creek Canyon Birds participated in Zone Our birdy highlights this month were two reports of a Northern
1.  Thanks to those of you who volunteered with the field count and Goshawk and a female Long-eared Owl recorded in mid canyon!
those that were feeder watchers as well.  Overall for our zone, we
logged 26 species.  We spotted many of the regular species seen in Come visit us in the Coal Creek Canyon Birds Facebook group. 
past years, but had at least two new species for our zone and the entire We’re starting to plan for our annual hummingbird contest – they will
circle – Harris’s Sparrows and Wild Turkeys!  The total for the circle be making their return in only about 3 months!
is still being tallied, but is expected to come in at over 100 species. 
What a great time to be part of this annual event!  Thanks!

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20. Young child (6)
9 10 11 22. So, in French (4)
23. Spoil an old castle (4)
12 13 14 15 24. Weaving tool (4)
26. Time for the Basque separatists to show up (3)
16 17 18 19 28. Elton John song (5)
29. Could be PG or X (5)
20 21 22 30. The Old Swedish King (5)
32. Traded to Giants by Chargers (3)
23 24 25 33. Handbag company (3)
34. Town in Hungary (3)
26 27 28 35. Casino go home list (2)
36. Spanish word (7)
29 30 31 38. Two of King Henry The VIII’s wives (4)
40. Red or white (4)
32 33 34 41. An expression of alarm (3)
42. Arts and crafts website (4)
35 36 37 43. Netherlands Antilles (2)
44. Chassis manufacturer (3)
38 39 40 41 45. Merciless Flash Gordon Emperor (4)
46. Dunkin Donuts perks (2)
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45 46 2. Sweet ones backed Elvis (12)
3. Hogwarts House (10)
January Crossword 4. American poet, Cummings (2)
▪ By Tony Thorpe 5. Formed by weaving (5)
6. Monkey bassist Peter (4)
QUESTIONS: ACROSS: 7. Generator, but not for the house (6,6)
1. Broncos got a Teddy for Christmas (10) 8. Helped defeat the Spanish Armada (6,5)
9. Bank owned properties (3) 11. Half of Mt. Thorodin (4)
10. Denver branding firm (3) 13. Lockdown liquor drinkers (2)
12. Chuck Baseball (5) 15. Sterling Auto Dealer (5)
14. Open-Air porch (7)
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18. Norse Goddess and 1985 Film (3) 31. Irish given name, anglicized from Nóirín (6)
21. Car rental in Denver (2) 37. Used before words beginning with a vowel (2)
22. A grim fate (4) 38. Outfitters store at Flatiron Crossing (2)
25. WW2 Operation (8) 39. Multi-brand franchisee company (3)
27. Matthew parable (6) 40. Altitude in Rollinsville will customize this vehicle (3)
28. Eleven Lords were this (7)

Coal Creek Canyon Community Center, Santa Visit 2021
The traditional community Santa visit continued this year on
December 11th with a safe, no contact, drive-thru North Pole A huge thank you to the Elves for braving the many things we
event. The entire event was held outside in cold and windy north couldn’t control so that our canyon kiddos could experience their
pole weather. Cars with canyon kiddos drove through various annual Santa Visit in spite of restrictions. If you see these folks in the
Holiday stations set up in the park lot. The first stop was the bright community, please give them a big virtual hug! John Baich & Bruce
red mail box for letters to Santa. The elves remained in the building Goodwin handled traffic and Melanie & Taylor Black did a great
and popped out with cups of cocoa, cookies and gift bags. Santa job collecting letters for Santa. Caron Huffman & Tami Waltemath
visited with each child and Mrs. Claus handed out candy canes. handed out gift bags and cookies, Cindy & Makena Kolinski made
Finally, driving by the flashing lights of the red CCCVFD Fire Truck cocoa with whipped cream, Dave & Elena Ney manned the Fire
– complete with a fun gift for all. Cute goats visited the children in Truck and handed out fun Swag. Santa shall remain anonymous
their cars. We served up lots of smiles! but was the star of the show! A big thank you to Mrs Claus, Penny
Smith. We all loved Ashley Roberts and her sweet goats. Jane
The CCCIA offers this canyon kids event for free. A big thank Marsolek took pictures!
you United Power for their continual community support!
See you all next year! With gratitude, Suzy Schemel

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SURVIVORS IN CHAOS
TAKE TIME ▪ By MB Reith

The list. Always the list(s). But do you ever have an entry on any In my anorexic mind I still weigh 300 pounds. (well I never
list to “take time”? Funny, to even say, based on the time we weighed THAT much) but I say I am the fattest anorexic you will
MIGHT have been able to focus on some list items during the past ever meet. AS I am, with many things, I can tend to be obsessive.
almost 2 years now. We were isolated much of 2020 especially the I don’t like chewing, as many of you who know me know. When
first 6-8 weeks (after 3/13/20). And for me? Retiring unexpectedly? you don’t eat for a long time? That becomes a problem. I know
In 2020? With 2021? has been pretty much no contact outside of there are actually a lot of us women especially who don’t eat, at
my very small “bubble”. Again, I will remind you that my family least not health-wise. So those of us with eating disorders have to
considers me an endangered species and remind me of the necessity pay attention to eating. Even though I don’t have time for it. Even
to be patient with wherever we are. In the grand scheme of things. retired. Too many other things to accomplish.
I pretty much have been doing the Hallmark thing a lot. Plus normal
kitchen and food prep. The family really likes to eat. Seems to me You would think during this quite unusual pandamit time we
ALL the time. OK OK. Wouldn’t be so bad but in case you didn’t should be able to get some of those things off the lists. We should be
know? I have been anorexic forever. It started in 1975 and was able to establish healthy habits. If nothing else! God knows I babble
extremely bad for about 10 years. Cheese crisp (just cheese) for 10 on about all facets of getting healthy, physically and mentally in this
years. Also worked out before there even were Pilates. I missed the column for MANY years now. Think I started somewhere in 1997.
boat. I should have created “MaryBethez” I could be a millionaire. So at least 20 years; which blows through 12 months amazingly fast,
I’d give it away, anyway. So not a big loss to me. Just to the others and into the next year like THAT!
I wish I could offer assistance to sometimes.
TAKE TIME. Relax. Chill out. Or just chill, I guess it can be
Then I met my husband. He made me eat at least one meal daily. now. Things & “sayings” change or go away and come back. Born
Then he talked me into having a kid. There went the size 3 or so in 1950, I was always in awe of the fact that in the year 2000 I would
I was when I met him. I couldn’t put my big toe in any of those be 50 years old! And VOILA! Here it is another 21 years later. And
clothes anymore. in January I will be 72. Cannot believe it. I’ve actually been in Coal
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The pandamit has shaken previous normal sureness about many to keep improving our happiness and helping others be happy too.
things. Mentioned before… new normal? How many times does this Happiness is truly the most important thing. It is part of love. Yeah,
person or that remind me ‘forget about normal… it will not exist yeah, I know the negative folks (who probably don’t read this
again’ ? Trying to regain my mostly positive optimistic ways. I anyway) may say I’m wasting my time trying to get all of us on
hope they are wrong. Sooner or later this too shall be history. (Me: the same page. The page that says we will survive the past 2 years
skipping away). just fine. The blank page that we get to put our own spin on. The
page we can share with others to start a conversation about moving
Meanwhile, as always, I write this to put myself back on the forward from any situation we are in, or they are in. Help each other.
necessary pathways to maintain sanity. Remember what the ”Future Service to others? Probably the best thing you can do to contribute
Shock” author Toffler’s main premise was: Mass mental illness by to the overall good vibes on this earth. Keep believing love will
the turn of the century. I won’t waste space and time going over any always be the winner. Nothing makes you feel better. Love of self,
of the many events of the past 30+ years that prove he appears to others, earth & sky. Peace. PS I actually have the small desk 2022
have been right.
We really need to get busy learning how to take the time we need calendars if you want one? Call 0809. Happy New Year!

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

Preaching to the Choir general vein of safety ever since. We like to interview folks of
interest in order to gain better insight. But today I have my own soap
Dave and I started writing these ITAC articles to help our Canyon box to get up on (again). I only wish I could reach the uninformed
be a safer place. Informed residents are an important part of a residents, too, because I believe they are who this is for:
safe community. Those of you reading this article are indubitably
more informed than your average CC Canyonites (since you taking Denver Water got the go-ahead to build Gross Dam higher. Boulder
the time to peruse the local magazine) and we look to you to help County tried to stop them but, in the end, Denver Water got their
your neighbors when the going gets tough. Our conversations began project approved. At this point it doesn’t really matter where you
a couple years ago with talk of “evacuation in the face of wildfire”
(sparked by the Paradise Fire in CA) and we have continued in the Continued on page 16

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It Takes A Canyon! Cont’d from page 15 What’s in store for us, in my opinion, is the gradual wearing down
of the psyches of our residents. Road rage will rear its ugly head.
(or I) stand on the issue. It’s happening. And it’s going to affect our Emotions will run high. Drivers will become impatient. Risks will
community more than we may realize. The noise, the hundreds of be taken. Double yellow lines will be crossed. Head-on collisions
thousands of trees to be removed, wildlife affected, the water in the will occur and our friends and neighbors will be victims of really bad
streams affected, and I imagine every community downstream on crashes. Our own canyonites are at risk of fatal automobile accidents
the Colorado River will be affected, too. I suppose it is the price because of unfortunate driving decisions being influenced by the day
of progress, but one thing we may have a shot at mitigating the to day inconvenience of being behind slow trucks. 6+ years of being
effects of is our reaction to the whole project, and ultimately our behind slow trucks.
livelihood.
We, as a community, can’t let this Dam expansion project take
It’s ironic that this 6+ year project to secure more water for more than travel time from us. We don’t want our stories to be forever
the greater Denver area has little to do with the residents of our negatively impacted. We don’t want to lose anybody! I believe there
community, since we are on wells, but in the name of progress, are some things we can do to remind each other that this annoyance
we will be asked to endure some hardships. Of all of the negative is finite. This, too, shall pass. When the trucks become many, and
effects, the one I fear the most is the added traffic of slow, loaded they are slow because they are heavy, and they are NOT using the
dump trucks. Denver Water will try to quarry a lot of needed material pullouts (I don’t expect they all will) we have to react carefully. We
on site but they will need to maintain a constant concrete pour and have to act mindfully. We must strive to be patient and remember
that will need cement. Lots of cement. If they don’t quarry enough that those dump trucks have families, too. They are just doing their
rock and sand, they will need that, too. And if they are hauling the jobs to try and provide for their own children and loved ones. They
600,000 trees out (I’m not 100% sure on this plan) then they might want to get home safely at the end of the day, too. We can dislike
need dump trucks for that. At one point, a resident had calculated the project, disagree, even be really upset. But let’s not bring those
how many dump trucks we would need to share the road with at added emotions into the world of our canyon road. Let’s please try
the height of the project and the number was staggering. I’m not our dam-dest to sustain a safe roadway, for the duration of this project
going to repeat the stats, for fear of spreading misinformation on and beyond, by 1.) driving straight and sober 2.) allowing extra time
the current project plans, but suffice it to say we will be seeing a lot for commuting 3.) pledging not to pass on a double yellow, and 4.)
more dump trucks! keeping the conversation alive. I don’t want to lose anyone due to
traffic accidents because of road rage. It’s hard enough that we deal
Let’s face it. We don’t always have a lot of patience in traffic. There with winter driving. Please help me to spread the word. I know this
are not a lot of pullouts that are suitable for big trucks and there is community can come together on this and make an impact for safety.
one passing zone left in the canyon road between the trestle bridge Thanks for taking the time to hear me out. End rant.
and Gross Dam Rd. I also know that from a dump truck driver’s
point of view, it doesn’t always make a lot of sense to pull over, just Dave Pence is a retired Boulder Valley Schools teacher, former
to slowly merge back in and block new people all over again. I get
that and yet I still wish they would use the pullouts. W-EMT, former National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

instructor and a 30+ years resident of Coal Creek Canyon.

Linda Martin is a Volunteer Coordinator for Saws & Slaws, past

Board member of CCCIA, CCCPRD, and past owner of Wee

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Santa Paws
▪ By Shelly Peters
I would like to thank everyone who attended Santa Paws and to those who donated to this super fun event. I would also like to say thank
you to the people who helped us make this event a tremendous success. PetCo, at 80th and Wadsworth, donated the raffle doggy bags, JL &
B Feed Store, for their donation of the dog treats, and United Power, who gave us the support money. I would like to thank the supporting
volunteers that helped this event run smoothly. Miles & Tonya Santa Paws, John Baich, Jay Schaller, Bruce Goodwin, and Suzy Schemel,
behind the scenes in advertising, Annette Lambeth, web support, Chris Passarelli, and Christina Christian who set up the sign-up page.
Congratulations to all the raffle winners were Shirley Zirbel, Lauren Yeldell, and Traci Moran. Thank you again for making this event so
fun!

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EARTHWATCH
Book Review: All We Can Save ▪ By Jody Dickson

All We Can Save is a compilation of essays, poems and art absolve us of needing to do the work ourselves. Many of the authors
from women actively working to address climate change. stumbled onto this work, but in recognizing the urgency of the
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson, the editors, situation are driven into active action. Consequently, the book gives

purposefully pulled together a wide variety of women from scientists plenty of opportunities for the readers to also find their passion

to mothers to lawyers to poets and artists all bringing their voice and gives the resources for acting on the approaches that are most

to this shared issue. Consequently, the contents are passionate and important to us.

lyrical and to the point. All of it is well written and in bite size pieces This book was Boulder Library’s pick for One Book, One

so it is easy to take a bite and absorb it before moving onto the Boulder at the end of last year, so there also some great videos

next topic. I learned so much from this book, especially due to the available on the Boulder Public Library’s YouTube channel. As

different perspectives that we don’t normally hear from even in all they typically do with their One Book campaign, they have both a

the reading that I do on the topic. discussion with the editors as well as discussions with local people

I confess I have a habit of marking text in books (underlines, (politicians, professors, etc) about the book in the context of our

comments, emphasis points!!). In this book, the editors did some of local issues. I recommend both reading the book as well as checking

that themselves to highlight points that they really wanted the reader out those videos!

to notice. For me that gave me a sense of being in dialogue with the THANK YOU for your support on Colorado Gives Day
authors and editors. It was like being in a book club and finding out I just wanted to send a huge thank you to everyone who donated on
what was important to the other readers. Colorado Gives Day to TEG. As the future of TEG is undecided at the
moment, your continued support and belief in us as an organization
One of the many things I loved about this book was within the means a lot to us. If you missed Colorado Gives Day and still want
diversity of voices there are (as expected) a diversity of solutions, and to support us as an organization, you still can at coloradogives.org/
none of them are presented in a “mine is best and most necessary.” savebouldercounty Thank you, again, for your continued support.
While I read the essays, I felt the great sense of “both/and.” All We really appreciate you!
of these solutions are important, necessary and, fortunately, being
worked on. This book carries the hope of knowing these solutions Continued on page 22
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EarthWatch Cont’d from page 20 a conference call. All are welcome. If you want to attend, please
contact us for information.
As I shared last month, TEG is Please visit our website for more info: tegcolorado.org or on
still looking for passionate leaders Facebook at fb.com/tegcolorado
who want to help drive TEG into its
next phase and next priorities. If you Get Involved!
have an idea or just want to help in Why should you become a member of TEG? By being a
some way, please reach out to us at member of TEG, you enhance your ability to be heard and
[email protected] or to me contribute to the development of quality policies within
personally, [email protected] We Coal Creek Canyon.
always want to be working on what is To join, go to our website: www.savebouldercounty.org/about-the-
important to the people in this community, and our future depends environmental-group
on you helping us to know what is important to you today!
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be published after the January date and the February date couldn’t Submit your answers to earn a PRIZE!
Send to: [email protected]
be any earlier, I’m listing both this month! These meetings are on
1 - - Where in Coal Creek Canyon can one find a post office?
2 - - What is the pack number of Coal Creek’s local Cub Scout
Pack? (This answer can be found in many previous editions of The
Mountain Messenger.)
3 - - How did Mt. Thorodin get its name?
4 - - The October edition of the Mountain Messenger included an
obituary for long-time canyon resident, George Booth. To what
organization were donations suggested in lieu of flowers?

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5 - - Who Am I? - -
[Each month, 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 identify the Coal Creek location of this fourteenth round’s

photo?]

More on the “Who Am I” photo from November 2021:

The individuals pictured here are siblings Jim and Jo Shirley. They grew up in the canyon and lived Photo credit: Ruth Rodgers 7-2017
for many years on ‘Devil’s Hill’ (Sylvan Road near Lillis Lane). Their father, Al, worked at the Rocky
Flats plant, and their mother, Janice, gave piano lessons to many canyon children and also played
piano and organ at the Church of the Open Door (now Whispering Pines). Some of you may also
remember their older sister, Susan, and their younger brother, Mike. Living between the Iwakiris
(Harry, June, Harriet, and Joan) and the Wilsons (Bill, Leah, Barb, Karen/Sue, Jimmy, and Fred), they
had many canyon adventures and were some of the canyon’s 1960s
residents who attended our local school in its earliest years. Some
may also remember Joanna (Jo) playing her cello.
Perhaps you’ll see the resemblances in their school photos from the
1962-63 school year at Coal Creek Elementary School:

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*~*~* Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers! *~*~*
▪ By Barbara David & John Williams
Credit John Williams
the gravity from the Earth, Moon and Sun
Our next Sky Watchers Zoom meeting will be on Sunday, are balanced; a place called Lagrange point
January 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM! Join us for a great 2, or L2. It will take about a month to reach
presentation by award-winning NASA astrobiologist Dr. Carol the point. From this perch, Webb’s sensitive
Stoker. Carol’s talk will be on “Where to Look for Life on Mars”. 18-part mirror will be able to look even
Could it be in the ground ice, subsurface, caves or elsewhere? further back in time to when the first stars
and galaxies formed; about 13 billion years
Carol is a Research Scientist in the Space Science Division at ago. To do this, Webb observes toward the
NASAAmes Research Center south of San Francisco. Carol earned her infrared part of the spectrum. The space
Ph.D. in Astrogeophysics here at University of Colorado at Boulder. telescope is designed to look for the faint heat
In addition to working on numerous Mars studies and missions, she from faraway objects. To do this, it needs to
has led field experiments to extreme environments in the Antarctic, be kept cold and shaded from the Sun’s light. Credit: Pat Rawlings/NASA
deserts in the southwest U.S. and Spain that developed and tested This is why the telescope is being place so far from Earth. 
instruments and robotic systems to pave the way to search for life
on other planets. While you may not be able to see the Webb Space Telescope,
Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn appear in the early evening in the
Local Sky Watcher Leonard David will also give us brief updates western sky. A crescent Moon makes a close approach of Mercury
on international space missions. To be on our email list, send your on January 3rd, Saturn on January 4th and Jupiter on January 5th.
email to – [email protected] During the week before each On January 11th, Mercury will be the highest in the evening sky; a
of our meetings, we send out an email reminder and the Zoom link. great time to catch a glimpse of this dim planet. Venus shined brightly
We’ll also email you the day of the meeting with the link so you have in December’s skies but this month, the brilliant planet is lost in the
it handy. Everyone is welcome to join us. Sun’s glare. Mars reappears in the morning sky and will make a close
approach to the Moon on January 29th. A Full Moon occurs on the
JANUARY NIGHT SKIES evening of January 17th. Native American’s called this the Full Wolf
By John Williams Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolves howled
A new star to peer deep into the Universe outside their camps. Other names for this moon are Old Moon and
When you look into the heavens this winter, you may not notice it but Moon After Yule.
a new star will sit in the sky. Well...it’s not a star. Instead it’s a new
satellite, a space telescope, designed to peer deep into the universe.  OUR DECEMBER MEETING
At our December 12th Zoom meeting, local Sky Watcher and
Thirty years ago, NASA placed the Hubble Space Telescope in
Earth orbit so it could peer at the planets, nebulae and galaxies without NASA Solar System Ambassador John Williams gave an excellent
the blurring effects of the atmosphere. And the results are phenomenal. presentation about new findings in the astronomy world including
On Christmas Day, NASA launched Hubble’s replacement, the James updates about possible asteroid impacts on Jupiter, the James Webb
Webb Space Telescope, from a steamy launch pad in the rain forests Space Telescope, new images and science from the Hubble Space
of South America. Designed to extend and replace the science and Telescope, and the interstellar interloper ʻOumuamua. He provided
imaging from the aging Hubble Space Telescope, Webb will journey info on how to see December’s Geminid Meteor Shower and our
to a position nearly one million miles from Earth at a place where

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latest visible comet, Comet Leonard. John also highlighted some of Thanks so much to John Williams for our website, hosting most
the upcoming astronomical events to watch for in 2022. of our Zoom meetings, and being the co-director of Sky Watchers.
Thanks to Carolyn Collins Petersen for our Facebook page – https://
STUDENTS, TEACHERS & PARENTS! OUR WEBSITE HAS www.facebook.com/CoalCreekCanyonSkyWatchers We’re grateful
GREAT SCIENCE EDUCATION RESOURCES! Find links to for our sponsors – CCC Park & Recreation District.
astronomy and space exploration topics at – https://sky-watchers.co
Our members are glad to help students with their science projects Happy New Year! ~ Barb & Leonard David and John Williams
via Zoom.

January Saws & Slaws News

By Jody Dickson

Happy New Year!! charitable matching program. We are grateful
2021 flew right by, but we are very excited for the new year of 2022. for every hour and every dollar that Tommy
For this year, with the end of our paid resource in Nathaniel, we are has brought to us and our community. He is a
looking for some new organizational help. If you are interested in joy to volunteer with, so here are some things
supporting our efforts through volunteering outside of events, please you might like to know about him:
let us know. (Of course, you can volunteer at the events, too!!)
Just like at our events, we have a job for everyone: operational What’s your favorite Tree? The Blue
(e.g. organizing events), education, marketing, communications, Spruce. It’s noble, gorgeous, and our official
fundraising, community organizing, partner management and more. Colorado state tree.
It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of time or a little, every little bit
helps our small and scrappy team! Volunteering with us can also build What neighborhood do you live in? Vonnie Claire.
some new skills if you are looking to break into new career paths. I If you had to evacuate right now what would you grab? We
promise we can make it work. Just contact us if you are interested. have a priority list. If evacuation is immediate, family and pets. If
we have a little bit more time, grab the backup hard drive where
[email protected] or call Jody at 303-588-6639 we keep electronic documents and photos. Even more time: get the
important paper documents from the fire safe.
Featured Volunteer – Tommy Drouillard How did you find out about Saws & Slaws? There was an event
This month we are featuring Tommy Drouillard who has been on Stanton/Dowdle drive and Patty Dohn asked if I was interested
volunteering with Saws & Slaws since 2017. He has over 50 hours in helping out.
of service at Saws & Slaws and finally was able to take our chainsaw What motivates you to devote your time to fire mitigation with
class last year… so now he is an official sawyer!! Also, he has Saws & Slaws? Every moment and every dollar donated to Saws &
ensured we have received financial donations through his company’s
Continued on page 26

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Saws and Slaws Cont’d from page 25 THANK YOU for our first Colorado Gives Day
Thank you to EVERYONE who supported us on Colorado Gives Day
Slaws helps the community. And I’ve learned so so much about forest in December. It was our first run with this fundraising opportunity,
stewardship and chainsaw safety. and while we fell well short of our goal every little bit gets us one
step closer to our big dream of replacing our dump truck! Thank you
What’s the best thing you’ve eaten at the Potluck? Ice cold for the donations. Thank you for the social media likes and shares.
water! Volunteering for Saws and Slaws definitely builds a thirst! Thank you for telling your friends and family. Thank you for all
that you do to help us be successful throughout the year. We literally
What’s your favorite thing about Coal Creek Canyon? This couldn’t do it without you!
is a community of diverse and eclectic individuals and families that
share similar lifestyles and hardships. While it seems like the world Safety Tip of the Month: Let the chipper do the work! The risks
continues to grow less tolerant of each other, our community bridges of working with a chipper are obvious. They are powerful, and they
those gaps and we come together like nowhere else. cut things up into tiny pieces quickly. It is important to keeping your
hands, arms and body in general away from the feeder that brings the
Thank you, Tommy! We look forward to seeing you in the field material into the chipping part. The easiest way to do that is by letting
this summer! the chipper do what it does. Get the material to the feeder and let the
chipper take it from there. Ideally using longer pieces and thick end
Upcoming Events: first, the feeder will grab the material and do the work. The best thing
Webinar: Residents’ Perspectives on Colorado’s 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to do with smaller pieces is to stack them on top of larger pieces to
January 19th - 10:30 am make sure they get brought into the chipper. There is no reason to get
The 2020 Cameron Peak Fire burned more than 200,000 acres of your body any where near the feeder. Let the chipper do the work!
public and private land in northern Colorado making it the largest
fire recorded in Colorado’s history. Extreme fire behavior driven by 2022 Season Applications Now Open Don’t forget to get your
dense and dry fuels, steep terrain, and weather and climatic factors applications in for the 2022 season. We already have most of it
greatly affected the range of potential management strategies. Many planned, so if you’d like to take one of the last few spots, then be
different communities were affected by the fire from smoke, repeated sure to get your application in soon! Now is the time to talk to your
and long-term evacuations, emotional distress, and property impacts. neighbors about getting on the schedule for summer and fall. Get out,
Social science researchers at Colorado State University, in conjunction connect with those in your proximity, and work toward getting your
with the USDA Rocky Mountain Research Station, interviewed more properties safer and healthier. Got questions? Call Us! (303) 642-0273.
than 50 landowners and residents in communities directly impacted http://sawsandslaws.org
by the Cameron Peak Fire to understand and share their experiences
and perspectives. Join this webinar to learn about people’s attitudes on If you are interested in taking our Chainsaw Skills & Safety class
the communication and fire management strategies, their perceptions this spring, let us know that too! [email protected] or on
of post-fire landscape recovery and forest health, and their support Facebook!
for future forest and fire management.
Saws and Slaws is a 501(c)3 organization committed to Building Stronger
There is a link to register for the webinar on our Facebook Communities Through A Healthier Forest. Find out more at http://
page or search for the title of the webinar in Google. (The link itself sawsandslaws.org and Join Us!
is nothing you’d want to try to type in!)

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Power Update January
2022

No Rate Increase for Members in 2022

United Power has announced that there will not be rate structure. Growth this year has exceeded Scholarship
a scheduled rate increase for residential or business expectations, and United Power became just the Opportunities
members in 2022. This marks the second consecutive second Colorado co-op to surpass 100,000 meters
year rates have not been increased for members. The earlier this summer. Applications Due: Jan. 28, 2022
cooperative’s Board of Directors made the decision in United Power understands its members have
November upon approval of the 2022 budget. different needs and use electricity in vastly different Each year, United Power awards
Over the course of the past several months, United ways. Residential members have four different rates academic scholarships to outstanding
Power has focused its efforts to reduce spending to choose from, each designed with slight variations students served by the cooperative.
where possible and control cooperative costs. that allow you to review your energy usage and Scholarships include awards for students
It has also continued to monitor the pandemic’s pick a rate that works best for you and your family. attending an accredited university
economic impact on the communities it serves and However you use your energy, the flexibility of the or college in Colorado or pursuing a
the members on its lines. While there has been a cooperative’s residential rates should meet most specific degree program, as well as
slow transition to normal functions, the result of the members’ needs. 10 book scholarships. New this year,
cooperative’s cost control measures has enabled You can compare the demand and energy charges of the cooperative will also award one
it to once again avoid a rate increase, providing a each rate and choose one that most closely fits how scholarship to a nontraditional student
little additional relief for members who continue to you and your family use energy on the website at pursuing a degree in a technical or
feel the pandemic’s affects heading into the holiday www.unitedpower.com/rates. vocational program. United Power will
season. award 19 scholarships worth more than
Continued growth also played a significant role $20,000. Awards range between $1,000
in the cooperative’s ability to maintain its current and $2,000.
Eligibility varies for each scholarship, but
Bundle Up for Winter Storms in general overall academic achievement
(such as GPA and ACT/SAT scores),
Are you prepared for winter’s cold grasp? The winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. By extracurricular activities and community
winterizing your living space, you’ll be prepared for extreme cold and hazardous conditions. Here are involvement rank high in the evaluation
some ways you can better prepare your home for winter weather before it officially arrives later this process. A brief written essay is required,
month. and the applicants primary residence
must be in United Power’s service
• Remember to maintain and inspect heating equipment every year to ensure they’re working safely territory.
and properly. Change out the filter on your furnace. Have your chimneys cleaned and inspected to For more information, including a list of
make sure nothing is blocking the flue. available scholarships, visit
www.unitedpower.com.
• There are many places in the home where heat can escape and cold air can enter, but windows are
one of the biggest culprits. Consider installing storm windows for better insulation.

• If replacing windows is too expensive, sometimes a little caulk can do the work. Caulk and weather
strip doors and windows to make the most of your heating system. Covering windows with plastic
(from the inside) can also keep the cold out.

• Freezing temperatures often cause water pipes to burst. Remember to insulate pipes with insulation
or newspapers and plastic. Allow faucets to drip during extreme cold to avoid frozen pipes.

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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 Excavating PERMIT NO 118
Jeffco Sheriff 303-277-0211 Jake of all Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Boulder Co. Sheriff 303-441-4444 We Can Dig it pg. 3 303-642-3853 Recycle
Gilpin Co. Sheriff 303-582-5500 Financial Advisor Green Girl pg. 14 303-442-7535
Tyler S Oglesby pg 16 303-273-9818 Remodeling
Canyon Cares 720-515-1129 Firewood RoofingInColorado.com pg. 6 303-495-4828
High Timber pg. 11 303-258-7942 Third and Long pg. 23 303-642-1314
Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409 Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 4 720-212-1875 Restaurant & Libation
Foundations Last Stand Tavern pg. 5 303-642-3180
Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490 Roofing
Gifts RoofingInColorado.com pg. 6 303-495-4828
Drake Middle School 303-982-1510 Coal Creek Coffee pg. 11 303-642-1900 Top Coverage pg. 8 303-258-9322
Handyman Rock/Retaining Walls
Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600 Tom/Loftin Const. pg. 3 970-389-5914 Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001
Hauling Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001 Septic Services Columbia pg. 8 303-526-5370
Big D Dumpsters pg. 8 303-642-7995 Storage
Attendance 303-982-4260 High Country Rubbish pg. 26 303-642-0303 Advantage pg. 22 720-734-7971
Heating & A/C Apollo pg. 20 303-420-9915
Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010 Efficient Comfort pg. 10 720-299-8745 Tax Preparation
Instrument Sales & Service Karen Schwimmer, CPA pg. 15 303-642-0628
Nederland Elementary 720-561-4800 Brightwood Music pg. 17 303-258-8863 Toilet/Portable
Insurance Air-O-Pure pg. 24 303-258-3597
Kwik Mart 303-642-3061 Mitch Davis, State Farm pg. 5 303-424-4895 Columbia pg. 8 303-526-5370
Internet Network Setup Trash/Rubbish Service
P.O. Coal Creek (Crescent) 303-642-0119 Wondervu Consulting pg. 14 303-642-0433 High Country Rubbish pg. 26 303-642-0303
Internet Provider Tree Service
Pinecliffe Post Office 303-642-7358 Mountain Broadband pg. 25 303-642-3858 Brian Hard pg. 3 303-718-1990
Land Clearing High Timber pg. 11 303-258-7942
Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926 Benchmark Land Care pg. 20 303-485-1001 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303- 808-4490 Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 4 720-212-1875
CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.org Massage Trucking
Bruno Treves pg. 7 310-741-0791 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490
Facebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 22 303-503-6068 We Can Dig it pg. 3 303-642-3853
Kathy Kelly pg. 4 303-642-8285 United Power pg. 27 Inside back cover 303-642-7921
Advertisers Masonry Veterinary
Directory Third and Long pg. 23 303-642-1314 CC Animal Clinic pg. 11 303-642-3468
Newspaper after hours 303-279-1701
Accounting Treu Accounting pg. 9 720-730-4838 The Mountain Ear pg. 17 303-810-5409 Vision
Animal Services Mountain Messenger 303-642-0067 Golden Vision pg. 8 & 24 303-278-2020
Odd Jobs Water Delivery
Hands Hoofs & Paws pg. 22 303-503-6068 Tom/Loftin Construction pg. 3 970-389-5914 Bulk Water Runner pg. 25 303-946-9026
Rabbit House Society 303-469-3240 We Can Dig it pg. 3 303-642-3853 Harrington pg. 7 303-809-1029
Architect Sunique pg. 15 303-642-0474 Painting/Staining Water Purification
Art Coal Creek Coffee pg. 11 303-642-1900 Jake of All Trades pg. 14 303-808-4490 Doctor Water pg. 4 303-438-6669
Attorney Loftin Construction pg. 3 970-389-5914 Water Wells
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 9 303-657-0360 Personal Training Arrow Drilling pg. 23 303-421-8766
Automotive - Repair, Sales Bruno Treves pg. 7 310-741-0791 Aspen Well Drilling pg. 16 303-697-8335
Carl’s Corner pg. 20 303-642-7144 Pump Repair Doctor Water Well pg. 4 303-438-6669
Peak to Peak Imports pg. 3 303-258-0635 Doctor Water Well pg. 4 303-438-6669 James Drilling pg. 12 303-420-5181
Carpentry Real Estate Website Design
Scott C. Cooper pg. 16 720-666-4356 Byers & Sellers pg. 13 303-642-7951 Wondervu Consulting. pg. 14 303-642-0433
Third and Long pg. 23 303-642-1314 Carl’s Corner For Sale pg 20 303-642-7144
CCCIA pg. 7 303-642-7300 Compass pg. 21 303-642-1133
Church Tony Thorpe pg. 15 720-552-2127
Spirit of the Mtn. pg. 20 720-490-6826
Whispering Pines pg. 10
Coffee Shop pg. 11 303-642-1900
Computer Service
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. 3 970-389-5914
We Can Dig it pg. 3 303-642-3853
Denver Water/Gross Res pg. 19 303-628-6348
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. 3 303-642-3853
Electrical
Airways Electric pg. 14 303-995-4935
Mastercraft pg. 6 303-642-7312

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