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Vol. 34 No. 3 cccmountainmessenger.com July 2016
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FAITH & GRIEF BRUNCHJuly 30th at the CCCIA Hall
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Saturday,July 30th
“There’s No Place Like Home”
DJ - 11:00
Pancakes
7:00 AM
parade
10:00 AM BBQ lunch
11:00 AM
vendors
9:00 AM
Noxious Weed Workshop at the HallTuesday, July 5th starting at 7 pm Bonfils Blood MobileBonfils Blood MobileBonfils Blood MobileBonfils Blood MobileBonfils Blood Mobile
July 16th, 9am – 1pmJuly 16th, 9am – 1pmJuly 16th, 9am – 1pmJuly 16th, 9am – 1pmJuly 16th, 9am – 1pmSee Earthwatch pg. 17
Coal Creek CanyonK-8 Supply Lists
VBS July 25th-29th
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4th of July, MondayPresented by the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association
CHURCH & COMMUNITY DIRECTORY FACEBOOK: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado
FriendsOfTheCanyon.orgCHAPEL IN THE HILLS Office: 303-642-3130
Pastor Todd W. Fletcher 720-401-6471Adult Sunday School: 9AMSunday Morning Worship: 10AMNursery (0-3) and Children’s Church (ages 3-7) available each
Sunday during worshipTwo bi-monthly home fellowships and weekly men’s and
women’s Bible studiesMission: To Exalt, Edify, Equip, and Evangelize the world forChrist
Our Lady of the CanyonFr. Tom DowdMass Sundays 9:15 am at the CCCIA HallFor questions or to confirm Mass schedule callJane 303-642-3129
Spirit of the Mountain Lutheran Church at CCCIAContact Steve Hauser: 720-490-6826Sunday Worship 11:00 am
WHISPERING PINES CHURCHLocated off Gross Dam Rd. Behind United Power73 Gross Dam RdChurch Office: 303-642-3201Pastor Brian and Lisa Young: 303-642-0378Adult Sunday School each Sunday at 9:30AMSunday Morning Worship 10:30AMNursery and full Children’s programs available each Sunday during worshipThree bi-monthly home fellowships and men’s and women’s ministries available as well
CCCIA BOARD MEETING & other information.Second Tuesday of each month 7 pm at the Hall. All meet-ings open to the public. To have items added to the agenda,please call 642-1540. For Hall rental/info contact Hall Managerat 642-7300. For membership, Molly Fisher 642-3955.31528 Highway 72, coalcreekcanyon.org
JEWISH HAVUR AHcall 258-7971
Fire District Board Mtg.Second Monday eachmonth 7 PM at CCCFPDStation #1 (30579 Hwy. 72)All meetings open to thepublic
CCC K-8 C3AC & PTSAMeets the first Monday ofeach month in the LMC.5:30pm – 7pm C3AC7pm – 8pm PTSA
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iNSiDE THiS iSSUE...4 CCCFPD News – New Fire Chief By Chris Reel, President CCCFPD Board
6 CCCIA June Event Summary and 4th of July Fest Highlights By Tom Mulvany, President
7 What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee... By Patti Gaeddert and Mallorie Knight
8 Park and Rec Update By Linda Martin, President
9 CCCWP to Offer Private Well Water Quality Testing By Jackie Daoust, Watershed Program Assistant
11 Trash Can Bears By Jan Waddington
12 CCC K-8 Supply Lists Submitted by Sheryl Roberts, Principal’s Secretary
14 The Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Medicare By Tamra K Waltemath
16 Survivors in Chaos Celebrate America & Life By MB Reith
17 Earthwatch - Incorporating Xeriscape Landscaping By Jody Dickson
20 July Saws & Slaws News By Peggy Stevens Communications/Media Chairperson
24 CCC Sky Watchers! By John Williams & Barbara David
26 Golden Vision Clinic, P.C. Q & A–Swimming in Contact Lenses
27 Events Calendar By Linda Martin
28 In Support of the Biter By Linda Martin, Dir. of Wee Creekers
33 Faith & Grief Brunches Submitted by Catherine Monkman
33 July Crossword By Tony Thorpe
34 Classifieds
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CCCFPD News – New Fire ChiefChris Reel – President CCCFPD BoardAs you may be aware from previous updates in the Moun-tain Messenger, the CCCFPD has been in the process of hiring a new paid chief. This move has become neces-sary due to the ever-increasing work load placed upon the Chief in carrying out the necessary duties of the office. Changes in regulations and policy at the national, state and local level have necessitated the evolution of the Chief’s role from a volunteer status to a full-time paid status. The hiring of a paid chief is an important element in the 5-year plan developed by the District in 2013. This move will provide our district with a more effective organization, allowing the Fire Chief to more thoroughly interact with adjacent districts, First Responder organizations, and the local community.The Fire Chief is responsible for implementing the rules, policies, and procedures established by the Board of Directors, and for carrying out the duties imposed on the
Fire Chief by federal, state and local laws, rules, regula-tions, codes, standards, and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the duties imposed by Colorado Special District Act, C.R.S. § 32-1-1002, applicable medical protocols, and the applicable Fire Code(s) and nationally recognized standards. The Fire Chief is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day administration, operation, and finances of the District. The CCCFPD district encompasses over 52 square miles and serves approximately 7,000 people. The Department answers between 200-250 emergency calls per year with state-certified volunteer firefighters, including a federally certified wildland team. The Chief is respon-sible for an annual budget of approximately $500,000.00 that involves the operation of 4 stations and 15 pieces of specialized fire/emergency apparatus.Within the CCCFPD, the Fire Chief position is a leader of the department ensuring all operational aspects are per-formed to the highest standards. However, the Fire Chief must also be prepared and capable of performing the du-ties and responsibilities of a district firefighter ensuring a consistent level and quality of fire suppression, emergency rescue, hazardous materials, ambulance and emergency medical services. In today’s world, this requires the Fire Chief be available to respond with 24/7/365 availability.
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On behalf of the entire department, the District Board thanks current Chief Joe Ceurvorst for his many years of dedicated service. Chief Ceurvorst has served the Coal Creek Canyon community for over 20 years on the department, the last 8 as our Chief. He has fostered the transition of our department to allow us to remain in conformance with the highest training and performance standards and was instrumental in the development of Colorado’s only volunteer department-based dedicated federally-certified volunteer wildland firefighting team. We sincerely appreciate his dedication to remain on the department as a volunteer and assist the District Board with the transition to a paid chief.The District Board formed a search committee tasked with setting the qualifications and duties, determining a sal-ary and benefits package, and advertising for and inter-viewing applicants. This committee was comprised of two Board members (President, Chris Reel and Director David Thompsen); current CCCFPD Chief Ceurvorst; past CCCFPD Chief Gene Rouse, current CCCFPD volunteer and Colorado Springs Fire Department member, Captain Dave Ney; Boulder County Sheriff’s office Sergeant of Emergency Services, Dave Booton; and CCCFPD Admin-istrative Assistant, Kathy Bremers. This team afforded a
wealth of perspective and experience as it relates to the requisite traits and qualifications of the Chief’s position. I extend a hearty thanks to all committee members for a job well done.The Board received interest from as far away as Illinois and received applications from several highly qualified candidates. While we knew we could make a great choice with any one of several candidates, at the same time this made our decision quite difficult.I am pleased to announce that an offer to become CCCF-PD’s new Chief has been accepted by Mr. Garret Ball. Garret has been a member of the CCCFPD since 2006, most recently serving as Lieutenant in charge of our Wildland Firefighting operations. Mr. Ball has also been employed since 2009 in the Boulder County Sheriff’s de-partment, currently serving as a Fire Operations Specialist. Garrett will assume the Chief’s role in early July 2016.Garrett brings exceptional technical and leadership skills to the position. He is an effective and articulate commu-nicator; a dedicated and values-driven individual; and is fully committed to his family, his career, and our commu-nity. Please join the District Board in welcoming Garret to his new role.
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COAL CREEK CANYON IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION JUNE EVENT SUMMARY AND UPCOMING 4TH OF JULY FEST HIGHLIGHTS By Tom Mulvany, PresidentSPRING Hwy 72 Roadside Cleanup Report: The CCCIA sponsored the Hwy 72 Annual Spring CDOT Adopt-A-high-way roadside cleanup on Saturday, June 4. The 29+ volun-teers picked up 71 bags of trash alongside 10 miles of Hwy 72. In addition, several Jeffco and Boulder county roads were also cleaned and produced 12 bags of trash. There were numerous first-time volunteers for the cleanup in June. We hope they return next September. Those assisting with the cleanup include the following: Sandy Lauder, Cindy Goodrich, Diane Mulvany, Jody Dickson, Richard James, Brenda Evans, John Baich, Caron Sargent, Ron and Georgette Schafer, Mark & Pat Andrews, Jacki Daoust, Suzy Schemel, Karen Lautenschlager, Nancy & Jake Gerecht, Noval Olsen, Mike & Sue Fetters, Dan Schulz, Nicole Elliott, Scott Preble, Lorraine Hudak, Laura & Piper Olson, Wendi Reiter, Molly Fisher, Joelle Dunaetz, and several others. A big THANK-YOU to all those that help with this canyon community event! The Fall cleanup is Saturday, September 10th.
CCCIA Annual Membership Dinner and Election The CCCIA held its Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Election at the Community Center on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Approximately 28 members and guests at-tended the dinner and meeting.
The meeting, conducted by Tom Mulvany, President, con-sisted of reports presented by: Kate Tallman, Secretary; Tina Ligon, Treasurer; Suzy Schemel, Hall Manager; Bruce Goodwin, Hall Maintenance, and Tom Mulvany, Canyon Clean Up. Six recent high school graduates received scholarships from the CCCIA. Those receiving the scholarship awards include: Conor Williams, Joy Young, Hannah Carmeli, Joshua Ney, Jessica Gloe, and Quin Kuechenmeister.The slate of nominees for new and returning board members was presented by Tami Waltemath. Those current members up for re-election were: Shannon Dempsey-Silva, Cindy Reigel, and Tami Waltemath. New members nominated were Jay Schaller and Michael Madura. Appreciation was given for two members who are leaving the Board, James Taylor and Shelly Peters-Schaller. Those board members remaining for another year term include: Tom Mulvany, President; Ash-ley Roberts, Vice-president; Kate Tallman, Secretary; Tina Ligon, Treasurer; Bruce Goodwin, John Stevens, and Suzy Schemel, Hall Manager.
4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL AT THE CCCIA HALL BREAKFAST**PARADE**VENDORS**LUNCH**JUMPY CASTLE**MUSIC BY DJ-CAMPBELL**Monday, July 4th, the activities start at 7:00 AM with the Pancake Breakfast, then the vendor booths open at 9:00, the Parade kicks off at 10:00, Lunch starts at 11:00 along with Music by our local DJ - Brian Campbell. The event ends at 3:00 pm. Please come out and support your local can-
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yon community. The Parade Grand Marshall will be Suzy Schemel, long-time canyon resident and supporter of ALL canyon events. Suzy and her husband Dave moved to CCC in 1976. She was first elected to the CCCIA Board of Directors in 1983 (Dave Gruchy, President). She has been the CCCIA Hall manager since 2004. Dave has been a member of Can-yon Cares since it began 8 years ago. So Suzy and Dave get to ride down Gross Dam Road in the back of a convertible this year.The Pancake breakfast proceeds go to support the CCCIA Scholarship Fund. Parade entries will have a “Wizard of Oz” theme this year—“There’s No Place Like Home”. Be cre-ative, join in the parade! Booths- vendors, organizations, and public information will be assembled on the hall parking lot. The CCCIA will be selling lunch – Burgers, Brats, Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs. We cannot sell Beer due to our insurance, but attendees are welcome to bring their own “adult bever-ages”. Our DJ will be set up under the small tent and will have his Karaoke system set up also. We will require a group of volunteers to help set up for the 4th on Sunday evening (3rd) at 5:00 PM. We need to set up the BIG tent (20foot by 40 foot) and the smaller ‘band tent’. Then, there are the tables and chairs that are brought out of the hall basement and placed under the tent. And the pancake grill and the rest of the pancake breakfast set up. Any help would be appreciated and you can meet some nice folks and neighbors. Contact: Tom Mulvany—303-642-7121
What’s Brewing at Coal Creek Coffee...The building has sold, and we have a new landlord! Hope-fully, that means some maintenance items will finally be taken care of. If that’s the case, and we have ‘construction’ going on, please bear with us...it will mean good things are in store for all of us!If you are driving up/down the canyon weekday mornings, I’m sure you’ve seen our Summer Drive Thru ~~ Ethan sitting at a table at the end of the parking lot! Please stop by and tell him good morning and get your coffee without even having to get out of your car...it gets lonely out there for him.Summer is here, so we are doing our Friday Night Sup-pers again. We will have dinner beginning at 6pm for $8.95 (although the shop will remain open from 3-6pm), and we will have music when possible. So, if you are a musician, or know someone who is, and would like to ‘sing for your sup-per’, let us know and we’ll get you on the calendar. Please be sure to RSVP by Wednesday if you are coming, so we know how many we are cooking for...it’s really difficult to add to the list on Fridays! Just a few reminders: 1st Thursday night of each month is Book Club at 6:30 ~~ July is ‘The Boys in the Boat’ * 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of each month -- Quilting -- 6-8pm* Friday Night Supper -- 6pm (RSVP’s due by Wednesday)
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Park and Rec Updateby Linda Martin, President
Coal Creek Canyon!! Are you gettin’ ready to Get Yer Burly On?? This year the Mountain Fest is going to be spectacular. If you’ve been around for a while you’ll notice that we changed the name from Mountain Folk Festival. The reason for that is that many people thought it was more “Folk Festival” and not about “Mountain Folk”. Mountain Fest is about all things “Mountain”: The people, the chores, the vehicles, the animals, the beauty, the odd-ity, the challenges. We celebrate it all! And we laugh until we cry doing it!! Full details at www.cccmountainfest.com.
The date is Saturday, August 13th and the place is the CCCIA Hall from 10-4, with Award Ceremony at 3. This festival, which we like to refer to as “The silly little sister to Frozen Dead Guy Days” will come complete with a Mountain Cookoff, Live Music, Vendor’s booths, Burly Man/Woman obstacle course, Homebrew Contest, Photo Contests, Best Beard Contest, Many other contests, Games, Event T shirts, and much much more. You do not want to miss this!!
If you would like to be a fabulous sponsor for the Moun-tain Fest, contact Linda at (303) 642-0273 or email weecreekers@gmail.com. If you would like a Vendor’s Booth, please contact John at jjbaich@gmail.com. If you want to enter the Mountain Cookoff in one of the 3 cat-egories (Meat dish, Veggie dish, or Dessert) please con-tact Brandy at brandylee1214@gmail.com. If you would
like to enter into a photo contest, we will make it easy for you! This year’s categories are “Best Mountain Ride”, “The Weirdest Thing I’ve Found in my Yard”, and “Best Dressed Pet”!! We will have the rules and the drop zones on our website at www.cccparkandrec.org/. If you want to enter the Homebrew competition, please email Miriam/Bruce at miriam@cccparkandrec.org. If you want to pre-order a T shirt, please email Heidi at osborneheidi@gmail.com. If you have questions about the obstacle course, please email Christine at cneff@elevatecondition-ing.com If you want to volunteer for this amazing event please contact any of the above Team Members! We are so excited, we cannot even contain ourselves!! Please visit our website for the whole story. It is a compilation of many mountain threads, woven into the wackiest tapestry of fun!! We sure hope you can make it. This event raises money to pay for the insurance on the Turf field at the K-8 so it’s a great cause! If you stop by our CCCPRD booth at the 4th of July, we will be handing out coupons for the Mountain Fest.
In other Park and Rec areas, we are proud to be spon-sors of more and more groups here in the Canyon! CCC Skywatchers are meeting on July 30th. Please find their informative article in this publication of the Mountain Messenger. The CCC Homesteaders Group will meet the second Thursday evening at 7 at the Hall. This month’s topic is Soap Making! The Watercolor Class meets each Thursday at the Hall from 9:30-12:30. Please call Kathy for more info at (303) 815-3255. The Soccer Camps have begun at the Turf field. The older kids did their Tetra
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Brazil camp in June and all ages are welcome at the July 11-15 British Soccer Camp. Call Michele to get signed up at (303) 642-3122 or email her at michele@ocotilloroad.com. There will be a Noxious Weed class with Irene Shonle at the Hall on Tuesday, July 5th starting at 7 pm. Come and learn the good from the bad! To get on the Outdoor Recreation Email list, please contact Joelle at jel-lodonut42@gmail.com so you know when hikes, etc are happening. A special shout out to John Baich, who has joined the Park and Rec Board. John brings great energy to us and we are so glad to have him on the Board! If you are interested in joining the Board, we still have one more seat to fill. Health, Joy, Community. It’s what we’re all about! We want to see you get outside and get active! A healthy community is a strong community. Have a great month and we’ll see you at the 4th of July!!
Coal Creek Canyon Watershed Partnership to Offer Another Round of Private Well Water Quality TestingBy Jackie Daoust, Watershed Program Assistant
CCCWP had incredible response from the last private well water quality testing event in March. Over 50 households had their wells tested and were able to use their results to address
issues with bacterial contamination or high nitrates and uranium. We want to help provide opportunities for canyon residents to test their wells if they were not able to participate in the March event. In partnership with Jefferson County Public Health, CCCWP will again be offering 50 FREE basic well water contaminant tests for all Coal Creek Canyon Residents. The free sample testing will include the detection of coliform bacteria and nitrates. Regular price for these basic tests is $37.00. You will have the option to pay for additional uranium contaminant testing. CCCWP will have a booth at the Canyon 4th of July Festival. You can pick up your sample bottles and instructions on the 4th of July at the booth OR the following day, July 5th, at the CCCWP office (30509 Hwy 72, next to Coal Creek Coffee) from 10AM-4PM. Residents will need to drop off their collection bottles on July 6th from 7AM-Noon at the CCCWP office. CCCWP will then deliver the samples to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Laboratory for testing. These free tests will be available to ALL Coal Creek Canyon residents in ALL counties. Feel free to call us with any questions at (303) 586-1491. We look forward to seeing you at the Canyon 4th Fest!If you’d like to learn more about drinking water from household wells, sampling techniques, or other water quality questions, you can visit: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/water-testing
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Trash Can Bears By Jan Waddington There were 23 Black Bear reports in the past month in Coal Creek Canyon - a few by phone, most by social media. Bears were everywhere - from Chute Drive, to Coal Creek Heights, from Spruce Canyon Circle and Butte Drive, to Wondervu. Some bears were just passing through and were caught on web cams. But another was after beehives - took the larvae and eggs but left 30 lbs. of honey. Still another scared a couple in a hot tub! The bears were different colors - from black to brown to cinnamon. Different sexes and ages showed up - from a one year old at Camp Eden, to mid-size on Butte Drive, to a very large bear - probably a male on Janelle Circle. A Sow, with two cubs, was seen just off Hwy. 72. A few bears were searching where bird feeders used to be but have been taken down for the summer. Others found feeders that were out of reach. Some were climbing trees or poles. They were also not exclusively nocturnal as they were seen at trash cans in broad daylight. One place they were not was Wondervu Cafe where a sturdy exclosure has been built for trash! Sadly for residents on Spruce Canyon Drive, a bear opened a car door and tore out the whole console where there was nothing to eat except a forgotten granola bar. Other bears were on decks but scared away by loud noises and lights. It is still a long time until hibernation so please try to keep the bears safe.
The only bobcats reported were healthy - they were seen at Copperdale/Ridge Road, and on Spruce Canyon Drive. Red Foxes continue to be making a come-back after a couple of years when their populations were in steep decline due to mange. They were noted on Nob Way, Copperdale, and Hummingbird Lane. Moose! They are hard to miss when they stop by - they are so big and never seem to be in a hurry. They were reported from Tunnel 19 Rd. and crossing Gap Rd. close to Golden Gate State Park. Mt. Lion - a young lion that still had its spots was seen on Pine, just off Copperdale. Was it the same one that showed up on Rudy Lane three days later? A marmot was reported again this month - found under a deck. Social media indicated they are more common in the canyon than previously noted. When we live with moose, bear, and mountain lions, the smaller but interesting animals sometimes aren’t spectacular enough to be mentioned. Thanks for staying in touch and call Jan (303-642-0926) with any wildlife questions or sightings, or post on Coal Creek social media giving a general location.
(WildAware is Jan Waddington’s report on wildlife in Coal Creek Canyon. She is also a volunteer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Bear Aware program and reports her hours to them quarterly. When necessary Wildlife Officers are contacted at 303-291-7227 or after hours at 303-239-4501. They have the ultimate responsibility for wildlife in Colorado.)
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Kindergarten Supply List
• 1 – Large Backpack, big enough to hold daily reading folders and large library books, clearly marked with your child’s name
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• 2 – Folders (solid colored)• 2– Pkgs. of #2 American made wooden pencils - Sharpened • 2 – Package of 8 colored markers (any size tip)• 1 – Box of 24 crayons• 1- Box of colored pencils• 1 – Pack of dry erase markers• 2– Spiral notebooks• 1– Box of zip-lock baggies (any size except snack size!)• 3– Glue sticks or glue bottles (preferably white)• 1 – Ream of copy paper• 1- Pack of construction paper• 2- Lysol wipes • 1- Box of Kleenex • 1 Box of Band-Aids (child size)• 1- Headphones set
First Grade Supply List
Clearly label these items with your child’s name on the outside:•1 – Large Backpack, big enough to hold daily reading folders and large library books w/name on it• 1 – Lunch box or lunch bag w/ name on it
The following supplies will be used communally.Please DO NOT write your child’s name on them.
• 1- Headphones (sized to fit your student, this will be their per-sonal set and will come back home at the end of the year)• 3 – Small glue sticks (Elmer’s preferred)• 1-Small bottle Elmer’s glue• 1 – Package of 8 colored wide tip markers (classic colors preferred)• 2 – Large box of facial tissue• 1-Lysol wipes• 1-Roll of paper towels• 5-Composition notebooks• 1-Box of 24 crayons• 1-1 inch 3 ring binder • 3 – Heavy plastic folders with 2 pockets.• 2 pkgs of SHARPENED pencils• 1 pkg of white copy paper• 1 pkg of black dry erase markers• 1 Box Quart size Ziplock bags • 1 Box gallon size Ziploc bags• 1 Box of Band-Aids (child size)
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Clearly label these items with your child’s name on the outside:• 1 – Large Backpack, big enough to hold daily reading folders and large library books w/name on it• 1 – Lunch box or lunch bag w/ name on it• 3 – Heavy plastic folders with 2 pockets clearly labeled in the up-per right hand corner with your child’s name. • 1-1 inch 3 ring binder with your child’s name clearly marked on it
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• 3 – Small glue sticks (Elmer’s preferred)• 2 – Packages of 8 colored wide tip markers (classic colors preferred)• 2 – Packages of 8 colored narrow tip markers (classic colors preferred)• 1 – Package of 8 colored pencils1 – Large box of facial tissue• 4 composition notebooks• 2 pkgs of SHARPENED pencils• 1 pkg of white copy paper• 1 Box of Band-Aids (child size)• 1 Box of 24 crayons A-L (LAST NAME)• 1 Box Quart size Ziploc bags M-Z (LAST NAME)
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• 2 – Package markers • 2 – Packages of #2 American made wooden pencils• 1 personal pencil sharpener• 2 – Composition notebooks (small, lined) • 8 – Pocket folders (any color)• 2 – Rolls of clear scotch tape• 1 Pair of scissors and 1 ruler• 3 packs of lined paper (wide ruled)• 2- three ringed notebooks• 6 Spiral notebooks• 1 pair of ear buds/ headphones• 2 Containers of anti- bacterial wipes • Package of glue sticks (3)• Pencil topper erasers (1 package)• 3 Box of Kleenex• 1 Box of Band-Aids (child size)• 1 pump bottle of antibacterial
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SURVIVORS IN CHAOSCelebrate America & Life, By MB ReithWell, what better year than an election year to ponder on the American 4th of July celebration coming up this month. Ai Yi Yi! I have mentioned this before this year. A very unusu-al election year process is going on. From this old boomer’s vantage point it has outdone itself! This election year. And there are still months left in the process. The whole thing has seriously been broken. Not just this election process but the Congress getting anything done part, too. As is pointed out to us with ongoing regularity. IF one takes the time to even pay attention. Since it makes one feel pretty helpless, and that can lead to depression, one needs to divert attention to another direction for now. Let the politi-cal faction do their thing. Let the conspiracy faction do their thing. Unless you can do something about it? Try to live your day celebrating. Thank goodness we do have so many things to celebrate in our America. Even if it’s NOT the elec-tion process !We need to celebrate the good and plenty we have in our country. Yes, there are still too many poor and too many children hungry. But it seems it is still being worked on . Not just ignored and leading to massive war (real war, like Syria, like Iraq etc) I realize there is almost a revolution of sorts trying to go on in our country, but so far, it is a war of words. A review of the process. A cry for a substantial change. At least we can do those things. We can gather with others of our opinion and carry on with those folks. We normally do not have to fear for our lives, as those in afore-mentioned countries .
We can celebrate a country where there are absolutely oppor-tunities for EVERYONE. (I don’t care what the other sides try to fill our brains with) We see the success stores all the time. Heck, we know some of them personally. One just has to work towards a goal of improving their lot in life. As long as you try? You will usually succeed. Your level of success held back only by your input into that success. IF you don’t succeed. DON’T GO BLAMING OTHERS. Each of us is responsible for our outcome. I have known people who suffered tremendous downright torture growing up. Facing challenges and uphill battles all the way. And yet, here they are today succeeding and succeeding well. I realize the killings that have been occurring in America in particular and the world in general certainly are unsettling. Make you feel unhappy somewhat worried/afraid, some type of anxiety. All human feelings. All should make you cel-ebrate even more. And consider some options to assist your-self and others through it. What else is there? Skip merrily? Hide in a cave? Behind a screen? In front of one?? LIVE! BREATHE! IMPROVE! Why not??We need to watch out for our circle of friends and family. Especially if someone we KNOW is acting differently, or TALKING differently. Watch for warning signs. Keep your mind open to the happenings around you. I am sorry, but I am more to thinking that we need to all pay attention more to our immediate world as that is where we CAN make a difference. Our individual vigilance of our surroundings will serve our family friends and all our daily necessary people FAR better than our getting crazy over the politicos or the conspiracists. Or getting into screaming matches about guns. Pay attention.
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I always counsel working with your immediate group of co-workers, friends, family, to make it through the stuff we ALL are affected by. Broach the subjects just to keep it real. Don’t dwell on it. We have to understand the realness of these tragedies so we can cope and help others cope. So we can help each other celebrate the world we do have. The people we do have. Let the news media and the different factions do what makes them tick. What makes them feel good? I guess? If they are searching wish them success. No one is getting out of this world alive (well, not yet, but Mars and beyond would be cool if only one was not a aging baby boomer!!)Celebrate every minute. You don’t need to have others, you don’t need to have anything but air and water and some food. The others and the excess? Nice. But not mandatory. You will find that if you celebrate? You will gather around you same folks. And you will learn to be ok with those who do not celebrate. They will get there. We will all get there. Be patient. Take care of yourself, your partners in life, the earth,
and the sky. 2016 is almost 1/2 over, make the best of it. Send out positive vibrations to try to counterback the nega-tive ones that are unfortunately here and there. Don’t hurt yourself or others. Find ways to feel good, feel great and Celebrate!
EARTHWATCHIncorporating Xeriscape Landscaping by Jody DicksonLiving in the mountain and rural community is already spectacularly beautiful. Even though we live in a very arid place with limited water (or water rights), we can still enhance the beauty of this place by creating formal landscaped areas on our properties by utilizing xeriscape practices. Xeriscape simply means utilizing good gardening practices to use less water and still have an appealing landscape. To be successful, it is ideal to plant native species. It makes sense that the plants that do the best are
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they explode sending the seed up to 15 ft away. Due to an extensive root system, manual pulling is not effective. Sheep/goat grazing or regular mowing during growing season minimize the effects of Leafy Spurge. Canada Thistles have small clusters of flowers which makes it different from other noxious thistles. The leaves are oblong, spiny and slightly hairy on the undersurface. It can grow to 2 – 4 ft in height. Hand-pulling and tilling can actually stimulate new growth. Mowing can be effective especially used in combination with an herbicide.Be sure to join us for a full Noxious Weed presentation at the CCCIA on July 5th at 7 pm.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Calendar of Events:No TEG Board Meeting in July – Enjoy!July 5 – Noxious Weeds Workshop – CCCIA – 7 pmJuly 9 – Saws & SlawsVisit our website for more info: www.tegcolorado.org or on Facebook at fb.com/tegcolorado--------------------------------------------------------------------------Get Involved!Why should you become a member of TEG? By being a member of TEG, you have an instant platform for your local environmental priorities and plenty of opportunity to join us with our current priorities including watershed, forest health, and responsible development. To join, go to our website TEGColorado.org
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July Saws & Slaws NewsBy Peggy StevensCommunications/Media ChairpersonSummer has finally reached the canyon, with warm days and cooler nights. Our days are numbered until the fire risk in our canyon reaches Extreme. PLEASE don’t burn slash EVER without a permit from the CCC Volunteer Fire Department! Value your own life and your property, as well as your neighbors’. There are precautions that need to be taken to keep us all safe.
CALL FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO NEED MITIGATION“We have a saying in Colorado: The cheapest fire to fight is one that never burns. Mitigation efforts such as defensible space, evacuation planning, and reducing hazardous fuels adjacent o communities can make a big difference in saving lives, homes and businesses during a wildfire.” Said Mark Udall, who served on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in a June 26, 2014, press release. These words still ring true today.
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Forester VisitA Forester will determine the best plan of action for • your property.There is a cost associated with this service, payable • to the Forester.
S&S VisitA Saws & Slaws representative will visit your • property to determine if it’s a suitable property for our volunteers to work.
S & S ScheduleA Saws & Slaws rep will schedule your event, • organize the volunteers, and communicate next steps.
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What our community receives:A safer, more defensible community.• A healthier forest—that strengthens its • ability to resist fire, disease, and predator bug infestations.That feel-good feeling that comes from helping • others.
Costs: There is a cost for the forester to visit your property and develop a plan, mark trees, etc. This cost is dependent on the size of your property evaluation.
Should you choose to eliminate the slash by using a chipper, there are many options. Arvada Rent-Alls rents a chipper for $240 or $290/day depending on the chipper size. Saws & Slaws works with Eric Folwell and a commercial-grade chipper at an hourly rate.
Saws & Slaws is required to provide liability insurance to cover its volunteers on your property. This insurance costs $400 per event. We ask the homeowners to share in this cost.
Saws & Slaws incurs administrative expenses related to maintaining the organization, appreciating the volunteers at
an annual banquet, t-shirts for those volunteering a minimum of 40 hours, applying for grants, maintaining equipment, etc. We would like to receive funds from the homeowners to help offset these expenses to create a sustainable organization and to continue this good work.
Recent EventsCCC June Events:June 11 Rescheduled for July 9June 25 JeffCo Commissioner’s Meeting presentation
You just have to LOVE a good day behind the saw! Photo taken at the Nederland Sawyer Refresher class by Randy Lee.
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Sawyer Refresher EventFive sawyers attended the sawyer-only refresher event on May 22 in Nederland. They broke into 2 teams, worked on basic saw safety, situational awareness, and felling techniques to re-familiarize the sawyers with these concepts prior to the first Nederland event in St. Anton’s subdivision. They worked for 4 hours and brought down over 50 trees! Want to see pictures of this event? Go to sawsandslaws.org, click on the Events tab, and then find the event on the calendar.
JeffCo Commissioner’s Meeting PresentationMick Coady represented Saws & Slaws at the June 25 Jefferson County Commissioners’ Meeting in Golden. In attendance were Commissioners Libby Szabo and Casey Tighe, County Manager Ralph Schell, his Administrative Assistant Janice Fredrickson and several other employees from the JeffCo Commissioners office. Commissioner Don Rosier was in Washington D.C. on County business. The purpose for this meeting was to request funds from Jefferson County to be applied to Saws & Slaws annual operating expenses. Mick gave a brief overview of the organization’s 2015 activities and success, our current funding sources, and an assessment of the risks and tangible costs associated with a wildfire in Coal Creek canyon.
Mick reports that the meeting went very well. The commissioners and Mr. Schell were very receptive and asked many good questions. There was a lot of discussion about the funding that Saws & Slaws receives from Boulder County and they wanted to know if they could model JeffCo’s support in a similar way. Mick came away with a clear impression that they want to and will help Saws & Slaws, but that we need to work with them to help find the best way forward.
Upcoming EventsCCC July Events: July 4 Booth at the CCC 4th of July Celebration July 9 (8-12, potluck 12-1) 11873 Lillis Lane
Ned July Events:July 4 Booth with BoCo Strong at Gold Hill CelebrationJuly 23 (8-12, potluck 12-1) Site TBD
The Nederland Saws & Slaws group has been working with the town to organize a Sawyer-only event to help limb and buck trees that were brought down to put in the new town work site. The date on that event is still to be determined.
Interested in Ned events, contact Alan at nedforesthealth@gmail.com.Events are updated on www.sawsandslaws.org.
Stump SolutionsThe local gossip chain indicates that there has been some stump dumping going on in the canyon. A woman stated that someone had dumped about 20 stumps on her property. Now, she has to incur costs and time to discard of the stumps! Let’s be kind and thoughtful to one another. Even dumping stumps
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How You Can HelpSaws & Slaws is a local volunteer-run organization, sponsored by The Environmental Group (TEG), a 501c3 organization. We need:
Homeowner/neighborhood projectsSee the Event Site Application at • www.sawsandslaws.org/saws/educational
Committee Leadership Opportunities AvailableAnnual Appreciation Dinner Chair (seasonal)• Annual Silent Auction Co-Chair and committee • volunteers? (seasonal)
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*~* Coal Creek Canyon Sky Watchers! *~*By John Williams & Barbara David
The next Sky Watchers meeting is: Saturday, July 30th – From 7 to 9:30 PM At the Coal Creek Canyon Community Center (CCCIA Hall), 31528 Highway 72 (Coal Creek Canyon Road), Golden, CO 80403 Come see another great presentation from one of our local area astronomy experts – Dr. Leslie Young! Hear the latest news from New Horizon’s PLUTO Mission!On July 15, 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew past Pluto and its five moons, with the involvement of many scientists and engineers from Boulder County. We knew Pluto would be a fascinating world, but everyone was surprised by how beautiful it is. As just one example, tiny Pluto has
mountains as high as the Rockies. Dr. Young will show us some of the latest images and data – and share her excitement about being one of the Pluto mission’s Deputy Project Scientists, a Co-Investigator and the Team Leader of PEP (Pluto Encounter Planning).Dr. Young received her Ph.D. from MIT and has devoted her career to the study of the outer solar system, in particular the dwarf planet Pluto and its surroundings. She joined the staff of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder in 1999. She has worked extensively on the New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt and is thrilled that Pluto did not disappoint.Just a few weeks after the Pluto Flyby in July 2015, our local Sky Watcher Carolyn Collins Petersen gave us our first exciting presentation on the Flyby. Carolyn and her husband Mark were with the New Horizon’s team at the Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland for the historic event,
Credit: John Williams
PLUTO - close up! Come to our July 30th Sky
Watchers meeting and see stunning images of Pluto and its moons with one of Pluto’s top scientists, Dr.
Leslie Young. Image Credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI
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covering the mission as reporters. Amazing images and data of Pluto and its moons have streamed back to scientists for this last year. Come hear the latest from Dr. Young! Sky Watcher Leonard David will also provide his brief monthly update on other current space exploration missions. After the presentations, we’ll set up our scopes and check out Jupiter and its moon, Mars and Saturn – weather permitting, of course. THE JULY NIGHT SKIES – ALL ABOUT JUPITER by John WilliamsThe planets are lining up for a special showing in August but July skies hold nearly as much action. Mars and Saturn are at their “best of the year” shining brightly in the southern sky after dark. Small telescopes will show Saturn’s bright rings. With larger scopes, observers can pick out the light and dark areas on Mars. And if you like to go after more elusive celestial prey, Neptune and Uranus rise in the east just after midnight.But this month, all eyes are on Jupiter. The largest planet glows yellow-white in the evening western sky and on July
4th – and I want you to imagine a new satellite orbiting the gaseous world. JUNO arrives at the planet that day after a 5-year journey. The satellite left Earth on August 5, 2011. Scientists will put the solar-powered spacecraft into a polar orbit. In fact, JUNO is short for Jupiter Near-polar Orbiter. Scientists hope to uncover secrets to the planet’s formation as well as Jupiter’s role in the creation of the solar system. With JUNO’s sensitive instruments, scientist want to uncover whether Jupiter has a core buried deep beneath its clouds. They hope to better understand the chemistry of the atmosphere and learn about the strong magnetic fields surrounding the planet.Each of JUNO’s orbits will take about 14 days complete. After just 37 orbits, scientists plan to send the probe burning through Jupiter’s skies to learn up close the makeup of Jupiter’s colorful cloudbanks. You can watch all of this online on NASA TV at – http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv NASA TV is also included in most DirecTV, Dish Network and other TV provider packages.
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Everyone of any age is welcome at our meetings. You don’t need to know anything about astronomy or telescopes. We ask for a donation of about $5 for each adult to cover renting the Hall and other related expenses. If that’s a problem, just show up. Children of any age are always free.If you’re interested in attending our future meetings, events and Star Parties, please send your email to BarbaraDavid321@aol.com or call 303-494-7677 and leave a message with your name, email and/or phone number. For more information about our meetings and events – and our very own printable CCC Sky Map created monthly by John Williams – visit our website at – www.sky-watchers.co – and click on Sky Charts at the top of the page. Three other great websites with astronomy and space news are Sky Watcher Carolyn Petersen’s www.thespacewriter.com, www.LeonardDavid.com and www.friendsofthecanyon.org – where you can also find great CCC resources and information.Sky Watchers is grateful for our sponsor – CCC Park & Recreation District Board. Keep looking up!
CCC Sky Watchers Continued from page 25 Golden Vision Clinic, P.C. Q & A Q: “Can I swim with contact lenses in?”
A: ”Only under VERY SPECIFIC conditions!!!”NO, you can not swim with your regular 2 week or 1 month soft lenses or hard gas permeable lenses inSoft lenses absorb and hold small particles like a sponge. So, if you are in a chlorinated pool, they will absorb chlorine and your eyes will be red and irritated for hours or days. If you go into a river, pond, lake or ocean they will absorb bacteria, viruses, mold, amoeba and you can seriously infect your eyes. Also, contact lenses are held onto your eye by surface tension. So, if you open your eyes under water, they can easily float away. This is especially true for hard gas permeable lenses.
YES, you can create a system for swimming in contact lenses:If you wear disposable soft lenses, you normally dispose of your lenses every 2 weeks. DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY! Put them in a contact lens case, and put several
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maybe it’s time to come back. Mass Sundays 9:15 am at the CCCIA Hall.
For questions or to confirm Mass schedule call Jane 303-642-3129
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In Support of the Biter By Linda Martin, Director of Wee Creekers Here is an article written many years ago, but probably the one I share most freely with struggling parents who have (insert suspenseful music…) a Biter!! I was talking to a Grandma in town a few weeks ago and she was telling me that her grandson, at the ripe age of one, might get kicked out of day care because he is a biter. I gave her my phone number so that her daughter could call me. It is devastating to be the parent of a biter, especially when the biter is not being supported in his/her environment.
At Wee Creekers, we see our share of biters. The difference with us is that we understand what’s really going on for a biter and we can support their needs well. Biters who are not supported tend to travel toward the “bully” path, believing that they are naughty and are somehow meant to hurt others for the rest of their lives. This is not true!! It is surprising how many people, even professionals, do not understand the psychology behind a toddler’s actions. So read on, pass it on. Let’s help there be a few less bullies in the world, shall we? Biting can be a manifestation of several things. Toddlers are often growing new teeth. It makes you think about your mouth a lot and it feels good to bite down. When things
happen around you, it makes sense to use your mouth to solve it. It is foremost on your mind and it feels good. Toddlers also like attention. Biting, shoving, taking someone’s toy from them, these are all sure ways to put the spotlight on yourself. Toddlers also get their signals messed up. They go in for a kiss and on the way there somehow the kiss turns into a bite. This doesn’t happen often but it does happen. Here’s the one that no one seems to think about. Many toddlers want to socialize. They want to connect with other toddlers. Connecting with grown ups is easy but it is not the same with other children. If you give your little 2 year old friend a gentle pat on the back, there is not likely to be much of a reaction. Your connection is not confirmed. You might even get the “get away from me” look from them. But that is not enough feedback, not for a toddler. If you instead shove your little friend off their chair, you are going to get confirmation that you made a connection. The other child will cry and the adults are likely to get involved, too, confirming all the more that you “connected”. For a toddler it is not about positive reaction versus negative reaction. The bottom line is getting a reaction. Period. And negative is better than nothing! Sometimes a toddler will be bigger than the other children and their connections can have an even bigger impact. We mustn’t read anything negative into these occurrences. If you think about it as an attempt at social connection, then it might help you accept it as normal. So what can be done? I’m glad you asked! For a toddler who is teething,
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have cold teethers available (frozen washcloths work pretty well) and make sure toddlers know how to ask for them. Even if you don’t think they “need” one right now, give it to them anyway so they may think of it as a viable option when they are experiencing discomfort in their mouth. Always give first (and plenty of) attention to the victim. This will help with the “social” toddler as well as the “attention seeker” because it does not meet their attention needs. Use similar words each time. “Ouch! That hurts! Are you okay? Oh, Honey…..(big hugs for the victim)...Ouchy.” Be gentle now as you turn to the biter and ask them to help check in with the victim. “Susie is hurt. Let’s make sure she’s okay. Are you okay, Susie?” (Many toddlers don’t have the words yet so you must model most of the conversation. But don’t be fooled. They are taking it ALL in!) “What do you need, Susie? Do you need an ice pack?” Then to the biter, “Let’s get Susie an ice pack.” Then you and Susie and the biter all sit down and fix Susie. When Susie is feeling better, the biter is free to go as well but I always ask for a “sorry”. Some people think saying sorry is meaningless but I disagree completely. I believe a good apology, along with “fixing” the victim, allows the biter to make up for the offense. Otherwise their little offenses begin to mount up and they begin to feel the burden of the bad reputation. Once a victim is fixed, the offense is ‘erased’ and everyone can move forward. For the social butterfly, we have a couple more tricks. When they enter the classroom, we help them to connect with everyone who is there so half their work is done. We give them new ways to connect. High fives, hugs (when wanted), gentle back pats, and hellos are all encouraged. We support their social efforts because
a supported biter (shover, kicker, hitter, hair-puller) can actually become one of the best kinds of friends, because being social has always been a priority for them. They are not bullies!!! Good Luck and Happy and Healthy Children to YOU!
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Fourth Grade Supply ListCommunity Supplies:• 1 – Package markers • 2 – Packages of #2 American made wooden pencils (20 count)• 2 – Large glue sticks• 1- Elmer’s Glue Bottle• 2 Containers of anti-bacterial wipes• 1 Box of Band-Aids (child size)• 2 – boxes of Kleenex • 1 – Headphone or Earbuds (whatever your student prefers)
Individual/Personal Supplies:• 4 Spiral notebooks• 1 – Composition notebook (lined)• 5– Pocket folders (any color)• 1 pair of ear buds or headphones• 1 Plastic red folder for homework• 1” 3 ring binder
ART SUPPLIES2 fine tip black Sharpies 4-Sharpened wooden pencils
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The following supplies will be used communally.Please do not write your child’s name on them.
• 2 – Sharpie – BLACK (fine-tipped)• 2 – Pkgs. (48pk.) of #2 American made wooden pencils (sharpened preferred)• 1 – Package colored pencils• 1 – Package of loose leaf paper• 2 – Boxes of facial tissues• 1 – Box of Band-Aids • 1 – Bottle of Elmer’s glue• 1 – Package of Pencil top erasers or pink pearls• 1 – Pair of kid-sized scissors• 1 – Package of colored construction paper• 1 – Headphones or Earbuds (whatever your student prefers)
Art Supplies (for Art Class) • 2 – fine black tip Sharpies • 2 – pink erasers
At least one (according to your last name)• A - K 1 package white copy paper• L – P 1 container of anti-bacterial (Clorox) wipes
Sixth Grade Supply List (Final)Personal supplies:• 5 – Twin Pocket Folders with 3 fasteners ( 1 each: green, yellow, black, blue, purple)• 5 – Composition notebook (1 each: green, red, black, blue, purple) NO SPIRALS• 1 – Plain YELLOW folder with pockets for homework – plastic preferred• 1 1” 3 ring binder
The following supplies will be used communally.Please do not write your child’s name on them.
• 2 – Sharpie – BLACK (fine-tip)• 2 – Pkgs. (48pk.) of #2 American made wooden pencils (pre-sharpened preferred)• 1 – Package of washable markers• 1 – Package of loose leaf paper• 2 – Boxes of facial tissues• 1 – Elmer’s glue• 1 – Box of Band-Aids • 1 – Headphone or Earbuds (whatever your student prefers)• 1—Pair of kid-sized scissors • 1—Package of colored construction paperArt Supplies (for Art Class) • 2 – fine black tip Sharpies • 2 – pink erasers
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At least one (according to your last name)• A - K 1 package white copy paper• L – P 1 container of anti-bacterial (Clorox) wipes
7th Grade Supply ListMath• 1” 3-ring binder• Grid paper Composition book (Red)• Folder (Red)• Protractor, Ruler, and Compass• 1-Package of ¼” graph paperScience• Composition notebook (Black)• 1” 3 ring binder• 1 folder (Black)Language Arts• Composition notebook (Green)• Package of loose-leaf notebook paper• Folder (Green)• 1” 3 Ring binderSocial Studies• 1” 3-ring binder• Composition book (Blue)General• 2 Packages (48 pack) of #2 wooden pencils (pre-sharpened preferred) • Package of pencil-top erasers or pink pearl erasers• Package of glue sticks• 2 Boxes of tissue• Box of Band-Aids
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• Dividers for 3-ringed binders (2 packages)• 1 box of gallon Ziploc bags (for Art Class) • Package of colored pencils• Expo markers• Scissors (adult sized)• Headphones or Earbuds (whatever your student prefers)At least one (according to your last name)• A - F 1 package white copy paper• G – Q 1 container of anti-bacterial (Clorox) wipes• R – Z 1 package of construction paper
8th Grade Supply ListMath• 1” 3-ring binder• Grid paper Composition book (Red)• Folder (Red)• Protractor, Ruler, and Compass• 1-Package of ¼” graph paperScience• Composition notebook (Black)• 1” 3 ring binder• 1 folder (Black)Language Arts• Composition notebook (Green)• Package of loose-leaf notebook paper• Folder (Green)• 1” 3 Ring binderSocial Studies• 1” 3-ring binder• Composition book (Blue)General• 2 Packages (48 pack) of #2 wooden pencils (pre-sharpened preferred)
• Package of pencil-top erasers or pink pearl erasers• Package of glue sticks• Package of Scotch tape• 2 Boxes of tissue• Box of Band-Aids• Dividers for 3-ringed binders (2 packages)• 1 box of gallon Ziploc bags (for Art Class) • Package of markers• Expo markers• Scissors (adult sized)• Headphones or Earbuds (whatever your student prefers)At least one (according to your last name)• A - F 1 package white copy paper• G – Q 1 container of anti-bacterial (Clorox) wipes• R – Z 1 package of construction paper
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pairs one on top of the other. Keep them moist with OptiFree solution. If you open the case one day and they look like Pringles, do not worry, gently put more solution in the case and let them sit for 2 hours to rehydrate.Now when you go swimming, boating, to the beach, water skiing, or snorkeling put on an old/spent pair of the saved lenses. Enjoy the water, see your surroundings safely, and have a great time. If you loose one, it is not any real loss. Throw the contact lens away as soon as you are done in the water. Rinse your eyes with OptiFree solution and wait an hour before you put your fresh current lenses back on.
Or you can use 1 Day Contact Lenses the same way. With these lenses you wear them for one day and throw them away. No solution, no storage, no hassle.
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July Crossword by Tony Thorpe - Crossword on pg 34QUESTIONS: ACROSS: 1. US Army in 1777 (11) 9. Bill the science guy (3) 10. 1990 act for disable people (3) 12. Home of King George’s parliament in 1776 (7) 13. MA university (5) 15. The form of a before an initial vowel sound (2) 17. Decision about a skin condition (4) 18. Cover blown (5) 19. Not on your rapper (5) 21. Fictional superhero (5) 23. An online defensive wall or elevation to protect troops (8)25. Male deer (4)
27. Medical job (3) 28. Bullfighters may get this (5) 29. Type of bird (3) 30. Greg Packer, the iPhone camper (6) 32. Former Nugget, now Knick (4) 33. Footwear (4) 34. Offers staff development for K-12 educators (3) 35. Other than out (2) 36. News Network (2) 37. English county, next to Cornwall (5) 40. Sanskrit chant (2) 42. Actress, Moore (4) 45. Bring together as one (5)
Faith and Grief communities have proven helpful in bereavement situa-tions and give on-going support and hope for folks who are searching for a way to get past the grief and get on with life that has meaning for them. It matters not if you are affiliated with a religious organization or have a faith that is different from ours…these one-hour brunches continue to be a safe and welcoming place for anyone to come and listen to one-anoth-er’s stories. The first Faith & Grief Brunch, held on June 18th, was well attended. We invite those who came to return and invite others to explore the opportu-nity at the CCCIA Hall for two more Saturday brunches this summer. There is no charge…all we ask is for a reservation (by the Wednesday prior to the brunch) to know how much food to prepare. However, all are welcome, even if you decide last minute to come!
For more information, check out the resources at www.faithandgrief.org.
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Energy Star Appliance RebateNew Energy Star® Refrigerator/Freezer $40Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling $40New Energy Star® Clothes Washer $40New Energy Star® Dishwasher $30
In an effort to continue to provide our members with the most reliable and efficient service, United Power is in the process of upgrading our vehicle storage facility at our Coal Creek office. We are constructing a 13-bay garage, which will also include warehouse space. The facility will provide space to store our vehicles and equipment throughout the year, especially during the winter months which can bring adverse weather conditions.
By utilizing an upgraded facility, United Power will be able to maintain our vehicles and equipment for a longer period of time, which equates to a cost savings to the cooperative and our members.
Our crews will also be able to respond quicker and safer to outages because vehicles and equipment will be more easily accessible. Construction on the 13-bay garage is scheduled for completion by mid-August.
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Septic Inspections We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853
Septic ServicesColumbia pg. 8 526-5370E-Z Disposal Service pg. 23 720-320-7113
Storage Apollo pg. 24 420-9915Surveyor Palombo pg. 34 720-887-4986Tax Preparation
Marciniak CPA pg. 32 642-7371Tires
Carl’s Corner pg. 8 642-7144Ingram Car Care Center pg. 23 421-2200
Toilet/PortableAir-O-Pure pg. 34 258-3597Columbia pg. 8 526-5370E-Z Disposal Service pg. 23 720-320-7113
Trash ServiceHigh Country Rubbish pg. 15 642-0303
Tree ServiceBrian Hard pg. 8 718-1990Double Eight Knot pg. 34 818-7897High Timber pg. 17 258-7942Jake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 12 642-0953The Mountain Sawyer pg. 32 475-2082
Trucking see HaulingJake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853Silver Eagle pg. 34 642-7464
United Power pg. 35 Inside back cover 642-7921Veterinary
Animal Urgent Care pg. 16 420-7387CC Animal Clinic pg. 4 642-3468
after hours 279-1701Vision Golden Vision pg. 9 278-2020Water Delivery
Bulk Water Runner pg. 20 946-9026Canyon Water pg. 28 720-808-4711Harrington pg. 25 809-1029
Water ExpertEnvironmental Investigations pg. 24 642-3565
Water PurificationDoctor Water pg. 25 438-6669
Water WellsArrow Drilling pg. 7 421-8766Aspen Well Drilling pg. 12 697-8335Doctor Water Well pg. 25 438-6669James Drilling pg. 14 420-5181
Website DevelopmentWondervu Consulting pg. 3 642-0433
Window Cleaning pg. 17 665-5235Windows Roofing in CO pg. 19 495.4828
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ElectricalMastercraft pg. 33 642-7312Ridgeline Industries pg. 6 642-7763
ExcavatingJake of all Trades pg. 4 808-4490We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853Silver Eagle pg. 34 642-7464
Fencing Sawyer’s Fencing pg. 22 475-2082Firewood
High Timber pg. 17 258-7942Locally Cut CCC pg. 23 720-464-9611Lumberjacks Firewood pg. 12 642-0953
FoundationsJake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490
Garage DoorColorado’s Choice Installs pg. 15 489-6271
Gifts see also ArtMallorie pg. 3 642-0583Patti pg. 25 642-3994
HandymanJosh / Canyon Consultants pg. 12 522-7266Loftin Construction pg. 3 970-389-5914Steve’s Home Repairs pg. 9 642-7653
Hauling Big D pg. 3 642-7995Hauling (Landscape Material)
Blackhawk Hauling pg. 6 522-8899Health & Wellness
Environmental Investigations pg. 24 642-3565Young Living, Malloire pg. 3 642-0583Young Living, Patti pg. 25 642-3994
Heating & A/CColo Service Techs pg. 30 720-299-8745Ralston Buttes pg. 4 & 29 642-0968
Home ServicesAltitude Leak Detection pg. 26 719-429-1248
Insurance State Farm-J.Kelsey pg. 33 424-4895Insulation Roofing in CO pg. 19 495.4828Internet
Mountain Broadband pg. 20 642-3858Wondervu Consulting pg 3 642-0433
Land ClearingJake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490
Massage Kathy Gale pg. 32 619-4708MOUNTAIN MESSENGER 642-0067Odd Jobs
We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853Painting/Staining
Jake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490Plumbing Accetura pg. 15 642-0886
Jake of all Trades pg. 4 808-4490JMCleary Mechanical pg. 17 642-0885Morgan Rooter pg. 25 642-3166
Propane Carl’s Corner pg. 8 642-7144Pump Repair
Doctor Water Well pg. 25 438-6669Real Estate Aquarian pg. 18 642-0672
Black Hawk Realty pg. 25 881-3953Byers & Sellers pg. 21 642-7951Mock pg. 10 642-1133PR Vacation Rental pg. 16 720-237-5737
Recycle Green Girl pg. 24 442-7535Remodeling
Canyon Consult. pg. 12 522-7266Langford Home Services pg. 6 918-1277Redpoint Construction pg. 23 642-3691
Animal CareCanyon Critter Care, Nancy pg. 5 642-1321Rabbit House Society 469-3240Vet Tech pg. 22 642-0477
Architect Sunique pg. 8 642-0474Art Coal Creek Coffee pg. 17 642-1900Attorney
Mowry Law LLC pg. 15 638-1770
Tamra Waltemath, P.C. pg. 9 657-0360Trevor McGarvey pg. 24 720-343-9896
Automotive - Repair, SalesCarl’s Corner pg. 8 642-7144Coal Creek Auto pg. 5 642-3005Ingram Car Care pg. 23 421-2200Kysar's Place Inc. pg. 32 582-3566Peak to Peak Imports pg. 22 258-0635
CaregivingCaregiving Concepts pg. 22 720-326-6190
CCCWP pg. 31 586-1491CCCIA pg. 13 642-7300Child Care Wee Creekers pg. 29 642-abcdChurch Our Lady of the Canyon pg. 26 642-3129
Lutheran pg. 4 642-7640Cleaning-Commercial, Residental
Alpine pg. 16 898-6702Coffee Shop pg. 17 642-1900Computer Service
Geek for Hire pg. 31 618-0154Wondervu Consulting pg. 3 642-0433
ConstructionCanyon Consult. pg. 12 522-7266Jake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490Langford Home Services pg. 6 918-1277Loftin Construction pg. 3 970-389-5914RedPoint Construction pg. 23 642-3691We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853
Directories gogilpin.com pg. 13 582-3101Drain Cleaning Morgan Rooter pg. 25 642-3166Driveways
Jake of All Trades pg. 4 808-4490We Can Dig it pg. 9 642-3853
Useful Numbers/WebsitesFire Dept. & Ambulance 911Coal Creek Non Emergency 303-642-3121High County FD Non Emer. 303-582-5768Jeffco Sherif f 303-277-0211Boulder Co. Sherif f 303-441-4444Gilpin Co. Sherif f 303-582-5500
Canyon Cares 303-642-3201Coal Creek K - 8 303-982-3409Coal Creek Park and Rec Dist. 303 642-0273
Joelle: 303 642-0428Coal Creek (Crescent) P.O. 303-642-0119Colorado Parks and Wildlife 303-291-7227Drake Middle School 303-982-1510Ralston Valley Sr High 303-982-5600Golden Sr. High 303-982-4200 Attendance 303-982-4260Nederland Jr. & Sr. 303-447-1010Nederland Elementar y 720-561-4800Kwik Mar t 303-642-3061Pineclif fe Post Office 303-642-7358Ride Provide 303-420-2589Wildlife Sightings 303-642-0926CCCIA Web site: coalcreekcanyon.orgFacebook: Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado
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