[November 2012]
REAL READS WWII Books Top List of Favorites
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November 2012 [departments]
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4 Viewpoint
14 Grid Lines
5 Letters 6 Calendar 7 Co-op News 12 NewsClips 29 Funny Stories 30 Discoveries
16 Real Reads
Co-ops: Powering communities, empowering members
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Utilities prepare to repave America’s electric highway Find reviews of books that will touch you, entertain you
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Funny Stories
20 Recipes
Delicious leftover turkey recipes your family with gobble up
22 Gardening
Debunking judgements about junipers
24 Outdoors
Craftsmanship counts with hand- crafted fly rods
25 Energy Tips
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Window film installs clear and keeps your home warm all winter
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Cover design by Associate Editor Donna Wallin. COMMUNICATIONS STAFF: Mona Neeley, CCC, Publisher/Editor@303-455-4111; mneeley@coloradocountrylife.org Donna Wallin, Associate Editor; dwallin@coloradocountrylife.org • Amy Higgins, Writer/Editorial Assistant; ahiggins@coloradocountrylife.org ADVERTISING: Kris Wendtland@303-902-7276; NCM@800-626-1181
The official publication of the Colorado Rural Electric Association || Volume 43, Number 11
OFFICERS: Bob Bledsoe [ Tri-State] President; Bill Midcap [Fort Morgan] Vice President; Don Kaufman [Sangre de Cristo] Secretary; Jack Schneider [Poudre Valley] Treasurer; Kent Singer [CREA] Executive Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bill Patterson [Delta-Montrose]; John Porter [Empire]; Don McClaskey [Grand Valley]; John Vader [Gunnison]; Jim Lueck [Highline]; Megan Gilman [Holy Cross]; Dan Mills [K.C.]; Tom Compton [La Plata]; Stan Cazier [Mountain Parks]; B.D. Paddock [Mountain View]; Joseph Costa, Reg Rudolph [San Isabel]; Mike Rierson, [San Luis Valley]; Marcus Wilson, Kevin Ritter [San Miguel]; Randy Phillips [Southeast]; Jim Jaeger, Ron Asche [United Power]; Bill Jordan [ White River]; Stuart Travis [ Y-W ]; Scott McGill [Yampa Valley]; Basin Electric, CoBank, Moon Lake Electric, Wheatland Electric [Associate
Members] EDITORIAL: Denver Corporate Office, 5400 N. Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216; Phone: 303-455-4111 • Email: MNeeley@coloradocountrylife.org • Website: coloradocountrylife.coop • Facebook: Colorado Country Life • Twitter: @COCountryLife Colorado Country Life (USPS 469-400/ISSN 1090-2503) is published monthly for $9/$15 per year by Colorado Rural Electric Association, 5400 N. Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216. Periodical postage paid at Denver, Colorado. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Colorado Country Life, 5400 N. Washington Street, Denver, CO 80216 Publication of an advertisement in Colorado Country Life does not imply endorsement by any Colorado rural electric cooperative or the Colorado Rural Electric Association. Editorial opinions published in Colorado Country Life magazine shall pertain to issues affecting rural electric cooperatives, rural communities and citizens. The opinion of CREA is not necessarily that of any particular cooperative or individual.
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What’s Our Purpose? Electric co-ops are all about powering communities, empowering members BY KENT SINGER || CREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR || KSINGER@COLORADOREA.ORG
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We in the electric cooperative industry were recently challenged with the question: What is our purpose? We understand our mission, which is to provide reliable, affordable, safe electricity to you, our members. But why do we do that? What do we want to accomplish as we fulfill our mission? That was the question posed at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s regional meeting last month in Salt Lake City, Utah. NRECA CEO Glenn English had asked a group of electric co-op representatives from around the country to delve into those questions, to look at what the co-ops’ purpose is as we move through the 21st century. He asked the committee to define that purpose for the future. Back in the 1930s and ’40s, when Colorado’s electric co-ops were forming, they had a straightforward purpose: to improve the quality of life for those in rural America. Life was hard for rural folks without electricity. Basic everyday tasks on the farm or ranch were major undertakings. Cows had to be milked by hand while well water was pumped by hand or, sometimes, by a noisy, gasoline-powered generator. In the house, everyday tasks, such as washing clothes and preparing meals, were time consuming and labor intensive. All of this hard work affected the quality of life and the health and life expectancy of those living without power. With the advent of the electric co-op program, that all changed. The Rural Electrification Act brought poles and lines down country roads and lit farms and ranches throughout the countryside. The electricity those lines brought powered machinery and appliances that revolutionized rural living. Farm productivity soared. There were vast improvements in the quality of life for those living on farms and ranches. They finally had
access to the same lights, appliances and machines that folks in towns and cities had enjoyed for decades. Since those first lights came on, Kent Singer electric co-ops have continued their mission of making sure that the electricity provided to our members remains reliable, affordable and safe. And that is not always an easy task. Our members are spread throughout the countryside. In Colorado, we average only 7.9 members per mile of line, with some of our co-ops having an average of only two or three members per mile. And some of those miles of line go up over mountains, through inhospitable, difficult-to-access territory. But our mission is to keep your lights on no matter the weather and no matter the terrain our poles and lines must exist in order to get the power to you. But for what purpose? Electric co-ops have electrified the countryside. We’ve brought that quality of life that electricity provides. Is that it? When co-op representatives talked about this in Salt Lake City, we agreed that our purpose goes deeper. It goes beyond simply keeping the light on at an affordable rate. Our purpose is more about our communities, our members. Our real purpose, we decided, is all about powering communities, empowering members. We still provide electricity. Our mission hasn’t changed. But electric co-ops are about so much more than poles and lines and electrons. We participate in our communities every day in ways that are designed to empower our members to work toward a better future for all of us.
Here in Colorado, we have electric co-ops, such as Highline Electric Association in Akron that have provided loans for local hospital and community building projects. There is Morgan County Rural Electric Association in Fort Morgan, which has funded local health care programs. In northwestern Colorado, White River Electric Association is one of Meeker’s biggest supporters for the local schools. Empire Electric Association in Cortez, like most of the co-ops in Colorado, has a full slate of scholarships it provides to students going to college. Southeast Colorado Power Association in La Junta brought Internet service to the small communities it serves in the vast southeastern part of the state. And this is by no means the full list of ways co-ops empower their members. Each of Colorado’s electric co-ops participate fully in their local communities through financial donations; employee participation as firefighters, elected officials, youth program leaders and volunteers, and the donation of equipment and building use. Yes, electric co-ops exist to light their communities, providing the necessary electricity we need for life today. But co-ops also bring a vitality to our hometowns beyond that of electricity. And, that is the true co-op purpose. Today, electric co-ops are proud to be powering communities, empowering members.
Kent Singer, Executive Director
FOLLOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KENT SINGER’S BLOG AT COLORADOREABLOG.WORDPRESS.COM. ColoradoCountryLife.coop 4 November 2012
[letters] The Proper Petroglyphs The picture on page 30 (July ’12) for “Scope Out the Southeast” was used in error. The petroglyphs shown are actually part of the Wolfe Ranch Petroglyphs in Moab, Utah, at Arches National Park not Colorado’s Picketwire Canyonlands. Marguerite E. Porter, Berthoud
EDITOR’S NOTE: While trying to promote a beautiful area of Colorado, we inadvertently selected the wrong photo to use. Our apologies.
What I Miss Without Electricity I miss light, but what I miss most is water — water to wash with, water to drink, water to flush with, water for the animals. During heavy snowstorms, we try to catch as much water and store it in our tub, water jugs and pots and pans. When that starts running out, we scoop snow and melt it on the woodstove, which also provides heat in the kitchen. We put perishables like milk and butter in snowdrifts and don’t open the freezer. We can burn wood to stay warm and we have lanterns for light. But I miss running water. We are the last on the line to get repairs after a storm, and the Y-W Electric trucks are a welcome sight. Sherry Shivley, Wray
I have a pool table downstairs and am always practicing on it. Although my electricity seldom goes off, I do miss the practice and playing sessions when I’m without electricity. Jim K. Haffner, Walsh
Question on Wild Raptors I found the article on falconers (October ’12) very interesting. However, I was dismayed that the author did not make any effort to address the ethics or legality of capturing wild raptors for the purpose of being hunters for people. I know that some falconers use captive-bred birds. While the government permits certain species to be taken, should they be? What’s the rest of the story? Eilene Lyon, Durango Send your letter to the editor by mail to Colorado Country Life, 5400 Washington St., Denver CO 80216 or email mneeley@coloradocountrylife.org. You must include your name and address to be published. Letters may be edited. ColoradoCountryLife.coop November 2012 5
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[November] November 9-10 Durango Library Book Sale Durango Public Library 9:30 am-4:30 pm 970-375-3380 November 10 Bayfield Arts and Crafts Bazaar Pine River Senior Center 9 am-2 pm • 970-884-4886 November 10 Briggsdale Community Library Craft Fair Harry Green Gym 9 am-3 pm • 970-656-3828 November 10 Buena Vista Gingerbread House Bazaar Faith Lutheran Church 8:30 am-2 pm • 719-539-3241 November 10-12 Colorado National Parks Free Admission Day Colorado National Parks nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/ feesandreservations.htm November 10 Colorado Springs Holiday Bazaar Pine Creek High School 9 am-4 pm • 719-495-4489 November 10 Evergreen Winterfest Festival and Holiday Sale Evergreen High School 9 am-4 pm • 303-674-0056 November 10 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Grand Opening Museum of Discovery 970-221-6738 • fcmdsc.org November 10 Pueblo “The Gizmo Guys” Comedy Jugglers Show Sangre de Cristo Performing Arts Center Theater 11 am & 2 pm • 719-295-7200
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November 10 Grand Junction Rim Rock Marathon Colorado National Monument 8 am • ascentproductions.net November 14 Pueblo Dessert Wine Sampling Class Sangre de Cristo School of Arts 6:30-8:30 pm • 719-295-7200 November 16 Denver Women Airforce Service Pilots Tribute Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 6 pm • 303-360-5360 x110 November 16-December 28 Durango The Polar Express Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 888-872-4607 durangotrain.com November 16-17 Pueblo West Jingle Bell Boutique VFW Hall 9 am-5 pm • 719-547-2302 November 16-18 Wiggins Arts & Craft Show 717 E 3rd Ave 9 am-5 pm • 970-483-7732 November 17-18 Drake Holiday Bazaar Big Thompson Canyon Association Building deb@peacefulridge.com November 17 Falcon Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Bake Sale Falcon Fire Station 9 am-2 pm • beverlyordon@q. com November 17-18 Loveland Applewood Arts Festival Larimer County Fairgrounds 303-797-9656 • applewood artsandcrafts.com November 17 Trinidad Quilts and Crafts Sale Las Animas Fairground 9 am-4 pm • 719-845-1315
November 17-18 Windsor Christmas in Windsor Craft Show Windsor Community Center christmasinwindsor.com
December 1 Tabernash Tommelfest Ski Event Devil’s Thumb Ranch 970-726-8231 • devils thumbranch.com
November 23-24 Pagosa Springs “Holiday Shopping Affaire” Craft Show Quality Inn 970-731-4560
December 1 Westcliffe New Art Show Reception 3rd Street Gallery 4-7 pm • sangresartguild.org/ events
November 23, 24, 30 Pueblo “Yule Love It Downtown” Holiday Art & Shopping Crawl Pueblo Creative Corridor 855-543-2430 • pueblopag.org
December 3 Holyoke Country Christmas Celebration/Parade of Lights Downtown Holyoke 970-854-3517 • holyokecham ber.org/events/events.html
November 30-December 31 Fort Collins “Garden of Lights” Light Show Gardens On Spring Creek 5-9 pm • 970-416-2486 November 30-January 1 Littleton “Trail of Lights” Light Show Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield 5:30-9:30 pm • botanic gardens.org
[December] December 1 Burlington Craft Fair Burlington Community Center 9 am-3 pm • 719-346-8918 December 1 Colorado City Holiday Bazaar Valley Community Church 9 am-4 pm • 719-251-3396 December 1 Durango “Ringing in Christmas” Handbell Concert St. Columba Church 7 pm • 970-247-5527 December 1-2 Monument The North Pole and Crafts Fair Grace Best School 10 am-4 pm • 719-495-7666
December 4 Cortez “Christmas Past” Choral Concert First United Methodist Church 7 pm • 970-882-0120 December 7-9 Longmont Rock & Mineral Show and Model Railroad Show Boulder County Fairgrounds 303-774-8468 • bcn.boulder. co.us/community/fmc/fmcshow.htm December 7-8 Montrose “Christmas in Colorado” Arts & Crafts Show Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 970-487-3544 • coloradowest promotions.com December 8 Durango Holiday Craft Bazaar Animas Museum 9 am-3 pm • 970-259-2402 December 8 Limon Soup Benefit and Pottery Sale Hub City Senior Center 11 am-2 pm • 719-892-0507
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[newsclips]
ELECTRIC CO-OP CYCLISTS PEDAL FOR A CAUSE
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Twelve electric co-op bicyclists joined nearly 1,000 others riding the eastern plains of Colorado September 21-23 during Pedal the Plains, a new bike tour sponsored by the governor’s office and The Denver Post. Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives helped sponsor the three-day event that brought more than 1,000 visitors to small towns along the Colorado-Kansas border. The co-ops also sponsored the cyclists riding under the slogan “Powering the Plains.” The team raised almost $3,500 for Energy Outreach Colorado, a nonRepresentatives of CREA, Tri-State and several electric co-ops and their affiliates rode as part of the profit organization that helps Colorado Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives team. families who struggle to pay their heating bill in the winter. power the plains of Colorado and make life possible. The event, the brainchild of Gov. John Hickenlooper, was Sponsors for Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives inestablished as a counterpoint to Ride the Rockies, a well-known cluded the Colorado Rural Electric Association, Colorado Country bike tour of the mountains in the western part of Colorado. Gov. Life, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, Highline Electric Hickenlooper noted at the sponsors’ kickoff banquet that he Association, Morgan County Rural Electric Association, Mounfound a different kind of beauty on Colorado’s eastern plains and tain View Electric Association, K.C. Electric Association, Poudre hoped that this new event would draw people to this overlooked Valley Rural Electric Association, San Isabel Electric Association, part of the state. Southeast Colorado Power Association, United Power, White Besides the actual ride, a variety of events in Wray, Burlington River Electric Association, Y-W Electric Association, Keep Elecand Yuma entertained participants. The electric co-ops helped tricity Affordable, Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP and Wright provide safety demonstrations, a tour of the Duke Energy wind & Williamson, LLC. farm west of Burlington and information on how the co-ops do
Capitol Christmas Tree Grown in Co-op Territory The majestic and iconic evergreen tree that will have the honor of gracing the lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this holiday season will come from the White River National Forest in Colorado this year. Specifically, it will come from somewhere in the Blanco Ranger District, which is served by White River Electric in Meeker. The tree, which was selected earlier this fall, will be cut sometime in early November and then trucked to D.C. The tree and the truck will stop in about 30 cities and towns, journeying through Colorado and across the country with major stops in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Dallas, Texas; Nashville, Tennesse; Atlanta, Georgia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Allentown, Pennsylvania and on to Washington, D.C. Special events and opportunities to view the tree are being planned in every stop along the way.
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Question for Readers Transmission lines are a problem. Many people don’t want to see them. So, some people are pushing for a move away from central station electricity generation. They want distributed generation, e.g. solar panels on individual roofs and backyard wind turbines. What do you think of this as an alternative to large power plants connected to homes and businesses via power lines? Email your thoughts to info@colorado countrylife.org.
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Find Energy Efficiency Info at Energy.gov
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Looking for information on energy efficiency? Check the U.S. Department of Energy’s website at energy.gov. The website, which had been more industry focused, now includes content from energysaver.gov. Under the Energy Saver Topics header on the center of the home page, consumers will find information on topics such as tax credits and rebates, appliances and electronics, heating and cooling, lighting and home energy audits. The tax credits and rebates button will take viewers to a page that allows them to search for what is available in their state. The energy audit button takes them to a video that will walk them through what to look for in their home. There are also several “how-to� informational postings and tips for home owners. The site also offers links to other energy saving websites.
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GRID LINES
Utilities prepare to repave America’s electric highway BY MEGAN MCKOY-NOE, CCC
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Imagine a major highway with vehicles all going one way. It’s cannot keep pace with innovations in the digital information rush hour. Rows of impatient cars try to merge, pushing to reach and telecommunications network. America needs an electric a final destination. Exits for cities appear and a steady stream of superhighway to support our information superhighway.” cars spreads into the countryside. Earth’s largest interconnected machine Electricity today travels across the nation in much the same A challenge lies before utilities: how to transform a largely meway — moving from power plants along major transmission chanical power network into a smart grid. arteries until off-ramps deliver it to a local electric cooperative North America’s electric grid may be the largest interconnectand, finally, your home. ed machine on earth, consisting of power plants, high-voltage There’s a national push to improve this setup — repave the transmission lines, smaller transmission lines, substations and electric highway, so to speak — to allow for a two-way flow of distribution facilities. But it wasn’t information. This would be accombuilt with a master plan in mind. plished by upgrading the physical The ultimate goal: allow It was created as needed, one secnetwork of poles and wires to bolster electric systems to operate at tion at a time. As the nation’s elecreliability and security, and deploying digital “smart grid” technologies top efficiency and help consum- tric needs grew, so did the grid. Today, the grid splits into three that allow utility staff and equipment ers make better energy choices parts: the Western Interconnecon power lines and substations to talk to keep bills affordable. tion, which reaches from the to each other. The ultimate goal: alPacific to the Rockies; the Eastern low electric systems to operate at top Interconnection, which continues efficiency and help consumers make to the Atlantic; and the Texas Interconnection, which covers better energy choices to keep bills affordable. “Modernizing America’s electric system is a substantial under- most of the Lone Star State. Plans are under way in Clovis, New Mexico, to connect all three segments at a massive substation taking,” states the U.S. Department of Energy in a recent report, dubbed “Tres Amigas.” The groundbreaking may occur yet this Grid 2030. “The nation’s aging electromechanical electric grid
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fall, but for the moment the three interconnections remain fairly isolated. The grid includes approximately 3,000 utilities and other entities operating 10,000 power plants, according to the DOE. More than 1 million megawatts of energy course across 300,000 miles of transmission lines nationally. And much of this vast network was designed at least 50 years ago, thus the need for a major upgrade.
Grid of the future
What will tomorrow’s grid look like? Paving a new, smarter grid calls for unprecedented cooperation and communication, since everyone has a different idea of what a future power network should be. Electric cooperatives believe there should be three main goals behind grid improvements: affordability, efficiency and reliability. To keep electric bills affordable, a smarter grid will provide tools to help co-op members manage their electric use, while automation devices and equipment will help reduce operational costs. And since electric co-ops are not-for-profit, any money saved on day-to-day operations will ultimately be returned to members. Technology focused on boosting efficiency could shrink a
community’s carbon footprint by letting members cut their electric use during demand peaks and lowering line losses. Finally, a smarter grid will be more secure and can help electric co-ops restore service following an outage much more rapidly and safely than ever before. While it’ll still take the same amount of time to remove a tree that’s fallen onto distribution lines, a co-op will be able to pinpoint the location remotely rather than having to walk a line to find the problem. As with all construction projects, these improvements will require study to make sure consumer benefits outweigh costs. Electric cooperatives, as consumer-owned and -governed utilities, take a sensible approach to technology investments. This means the co-op business model, combined with research funds, make cooperatives excellent testing sites for exploring the value of a smart grid for consumers and how these new technologies might be able to help keep bills affordable. To learn more, visit smartgrid.gov. For updates on how electric co-ops are leading the way with smart grid innovations, visit etc. coop. Megan McKoy-Noe writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the Arlington, Virginia-based service arm of the nation’s electric cooperatives.
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REAL READS BY JULIE SIMPSON
While we all enjoy a great fiction book, getting lost in out-of-this world places with characters we wish we could be, there’s something special about true stories: real people in real places and times dealing with real life. These people can touch our souls in different ways than fictional characters. After all, if a real person has overcome unbelievable challenges in actual life, doesn’t it encourage us to face our own battles with courage? If someone can find astounding beauty in their own day-to-day existence, can’t we open our eyes to see the same? From small-town boys who survive the greatest war the world has ever seen to regular people unexpectedly facing the struggles brought on by a stroke, this 16th year of book reviews features amazing true stories of the indomitable human spirit and makes for entertaining, educational, heart-wrenching and, occasionally, humorous reading. We hope that you, like us, will find yourself encouraged to live your own unique story with eyes and heart wide open for whatever adventure comes your way.
Sterling Heroes of World War II Interviews by Dr. John Elliff, Annotated and Edited by Denny Dressman (Vis-Op Publishing, $29.95) A Japanese code breaker, an “ace” pilot, an indomitable prisoner of war, a death camp liberator, a fearless sailor, a B-17 bomber crew member and many, many more — all of them are residents of northeastern Colorado, all of them ordinary men who became extraordinary heroes. World War II called American young men, boys really, to leave the safety of life in the United States for the gore and terror of the battlefield. In the Pacific, men worked around the clock under the threat of submarines, torpedoes and kamikaze fighters as they captured tiny island after island as strongholds for the U.S. Navy. In Read Denny Dressman’s blog at http:// comservbooks.blogspot.com/2012/07/ a-surprising-experience-in-personal.html ColoradoCountryLife.coop 16 November 2012
the European theater, artillerymen, bomber crews, pilots and infantrymen paid with their own blood for every mile inroad gained against the Nazis in France, North Africa, the Netherlands, Italy and finally, Germany. In both hemispheres, Colorado soldiers and sailors fought and persevered. They were injured, witnessed the death of their comrades and suffered hunger, cold and fear in the name of their country, and now they live in the Sterling area as average citizens. Their amazing stories of courage, honor and sheer luck are recorded in this extraordinarily valuable collection. A fitting and timeless memorial to their sacrifices, it is an assurance that their bravery will be remembered for many more generations to come. Uncover this treasure of a book in local bookstores or online at comserv books.com. Letters From Berlin: A Story of War, Survival, and the Redeeming Power of Love and Friendship By Margarete Dos and Kerstin Lieff (Globe Pequot Press, $24.95) It took a lifetime for Margarete Dos
to revisit her youth when, as a coming-of-age teenager, she experienced Germany under Hitler. She was interested in boys and fashions and giggling with friends, but instead she was required to join the Hitler Youth and watch her world disintegrate around her. As World War II became an everincreasing interruption in her life, she left college and worked as a German Red Cross nurse, treating countless young soldiers who were often as confused by the world they found themselves in as she was. And then the war ended. But life was difficult in Germany and just when they thought they would make it to Sweden and help, Margarete and her mother found themselves as prisoners in a Russian gulag because they were German. They made it out alive, but Margarete never talked about any of it until a
few years before she died. She finally agreed to share her story with her daughter, Kerstin Lieff, and this book is the result. Letters From Berlin is available at local bookstores and online at globepequot.com. How Delicate These Arches By David Feela (Raven’s Eye Press, $18.00) Writer and teacher David Feela has lived in southwestern Colorado for nearly his entire adult life. With the detailed attention of an author’s eye, he’s observed the funny quirks, the serious issues and the wondrous beauty of his adopted home of nearly two decades. How Delicate These Arches collects these glimpses of southwestern Colorado life into a book of short essays he’s written over the last 15 years. Humorous, witty and occasionally moving, Feela gives the reader new eyes with which to see the beauties and quirks of his section of the state. Though the book is deceptively styled as a travel memoir or area guide, the author has managed to craft a compelling collection of literary merit. Feela’s voice and stories manage to be extraordinary and ordinary at the same time, probably because the story of an ordinary life told honestly always has something extraordinary to offer readers. Discover this worthwhile read at bookstores or online at ravenseye press.com.
Different Strokes: An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors, Families, and Caregivers By Steven Boorstein (Skyhorse Publishing, $16.95)
Boulder resident Steven Boorstein was an athletic, entrepreneurial middle-aged family man when he experienced a completely unexpected and devastating stroke. With his left side nearly paralyzed and his physical and cognitive abilities greatly reduced, Steven had to relearn how to live. From tying his shoes to sending an email, the simplest tasks became overwhelming challenges. Against the odds, depression and the limitations of his own body, Steven pushed through years of therapy to regain most of his physical and cognitive ability. He shares his emotional and honest story in his memoir, Different Strokes, in the hope that others who have also suffered strokes might find encouragement from his recovery. He also includes the stories of 20 other survivors and their caretakers, showing that every victim has a chance to learn through their struggles and regain some of what they’ve lost. For an enlightening and heartfelt read, find this book in bookstores or online at skyhorsepublishing.com.
Lights of Mankind: The Earth at Night as Seen From Space By L. Douglas Keeney (Lyons Press, $32.50) Filled with inspiring, panoramic photographs of Earth at night, this coffeetable book is a fascinating look at how we’ve lit our planet. The images are created from data provided to NASA by the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and manipulated to enhance our view of our world at night. Find the book at major local and online bookstores.
The Best Grand Junction Hikes By the Western Slope Group, CMC, with Rod Martinez (The Colorado Mountain Club Press, $12.95) Looking for a great guide to local hikes? If you live in or anywhere near Grand Junction, look no further than this pocket-sized power guide. Chock full of detailed maps, helpful advice and colorful pictures, The Best Grand Junction Hikes describes 20 hikes of varying difficulties in the areas surrounding the city. For a great guide to your next adventure, find this book at local bookstores and online at cmc.org/store/goods. aspx?categoryID=1.
Fiction Favorites Slim’s Last Stand By Carol Stoffel (Carol Stoffel, $14.99) Former Arizona Marshall Slim Stevens still remembers the good ol’ days of the gun-slinging, horseriding, vigilante justicewielding old West, but it seems those times are slipping away the older he gets. Kids are punks, the police are complacent and no one thinks old people have anything valuable to contribute to society. But cowboyhearted Slim refuses to fade quietly into the background. Especially not when a baby is stolen right in front of his eyes and he’s unable to do anything about it. If it’s the last thing he does, he’ll make sure that baby gets back to her real mother. As his search takes him deeper and deeper into the dark world of pagan rituals and human sacrifice, he doesn’t know if he’ll be able to survive this last quest, but at least he’ll go down [continued on page 18] fighting. ColoradoCountryLife.coop November 2012 17
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Contact Creede! A Novel of Old Colorado By Barbara Marriott (Fireship Press, $19.95) Leonarda Stanton Worthington travels from the bustling streets of Boston to the much more rugged Creede, Colorado, because she has no other choice. Left penniless when her grandmother dies, Leo knows that finding her long-lost father is her only chance to recover her fortune and her future. But the more questions she asks, the more she attracts the attentions of Creede’s criminal underbelly. While the story can be occasionally hard to follow and needs some edits, Contact Creede! contains a significant quantity of real history that entices readers to do some research of their own into the fascinating stories of Colorado boomtowns. Look for Contact Creede! in local bookstores and online at www.fireshippress.com. Cuts Like a Knife By M.K. Gilroy (Worthy Publishing, $14.99) A killer has taken up residence in the city of Chicago. A soulless stalker, he captures beautiful single women and slices them with the sharpest of knives until they succumb to blood loss. Unluckily for him, one beautiful single woman is determined to bring him down: Detective Kristen Conner. Detective Conner is as tough as they come, a good cop just like her dad, and supported by her faith and her family. But this killer is as tough as they come, having perfected his trade in several cities before Chicago. Can Kristen overcome her personal ColoradoCountryLife.coop 18 November 2012
demons while following his bloodsoaked trail, which leads through Colorado? More importantly, can she catch him before he strikes again, before he strikes too close to home for her to survive? Cuts Like a Knife is a nail-biting crime thriller that will keep readers frantically turning pages. With her hilariously believable and sarcastic personality, Kristen is a strong character all readers will connect with and love. Join her in her heart-pounding search by finding Cuts Like a Knife in major bookstores and online.
Séance in Sepia By Michelle Black (Five Star, $25.95) Flynn Keirnan buys an antique photo that catches her eye while book shopping, entranced by the sepia-toned subjects: a beautiful woman with the ghostly figures of two men behind her. Who is this woman, and how is she related to the mysterious men? Digging deeper, Flynn finds herself immersed in a Victorian-era tale of intrigue, romance and murder set in Chicago circa 1875. A young architect is accused of killing his wife and her lover, also his best friend, in cold blood after discovering their affair. Despite being defamed as the murderer by the media, the young husband continues to proclaim his innocence. He calls upon the assistance of the famed spiritualist Victoria Woodhull, asking her to communicate with his deceased wife and friend to uncover the truth. But with all the evidence pointing to him and a clear motive in view, does Victoria have any hope of proving her client’s innocence? Skillfully written by Boulder historical fiction author Michelle Black, this novel can be found in major bookstores and at michelleblack.com.
Another Colorado Kill By Bob Doerr (TotalRecall Publications, $27.95) Retired Special Agent Jim West thought he was driving to Colorado Springs for a relaxing week of golf at the Air Force Academy. When he and a friend discover a man’s body in the bathroom at a rest stop, however, Jim knows he’s about to get involved in yet another complicated murder case. Jim can’t help but use his instincts and training to provide a little unofficial help with the investigation. At first his involvement rests on coincidences, but when his line of questioning puts him in the murderer’s crosshairs, Jim realizes he’s in danger of becoming the next Colorado kill. While predictable at times, Another Colorado Kill will still keep readers on the edge of their seats. An Air Force graduate himself, author Bob Doerr displays detailed knowledge of Colorado and its culture in crafting realistic settings. Find this thriller at major bookstores and online at totalrecallpress.com. No More Bull By John Sharpe (Outskirts Press, $18.95) Dr. Gillette Tailor lost his veterinary practice, his rodeo career and his sobriety when his wife died. Filling in for a vet friend at a small clinic near La Veta just might be his chance to heal and start over. But when a truck and trailer containing the remains of a prize bull are found buried in the mountains, Gil’s past comes back to haunt him. The truck hauling the bull named Black Mountain had been driven by Gil’s best friend, who disappeared
along with the bull about the same time Gil’s wife died. Everyone assumed Roscoe Brown had stolen the bull and sold it, but Gil knows Roscoe would have never done something so blatantly against his cowboy code of honor. Gil wants to exonerate his friend, but it seems the more he digs, the more he implicates himself. Pueblo author John Sharpe has crafted a wonderful cowboy mystery in No More Bull. While language makes the book inappropriate for children, adult cowboys and cowgirls will enjoy this entertaining, well-written novel. Dig up this book at local bookstores or at online retailers.
Wicked Eddies By Beth Groundwater (Midnight Ink Books, $14.95) After solving the murder of a rafter and grieving the death of her beloved uncle, river ranger Mandy Tanner is ready to get back to the business of regular life in Salida. She can’t help but think it’s just bad luck when she happens to be the one to find the body of an axed fisherman in a campground right before a major fly-fishing tournament. While the most obvious suspects seem to be the dead fisherman’s competitors, other factors begin to come to the surface as Mandy investigates. Fellow fishermen hated him for his cheating, but his estranged family members seem to hate him for much deeper, darker reasons, though they won’t give up their secrets. Yet another captivating Colorado mystery by author Beth Groundwater, Wicked Eddies is the second book in the RM Outdoor Adventures series, which features the real town of Salida. Find it at major bookstores and online at www.midnightinkbooks.com. Want more book reviews? Go to coloradocountrylife.coop and click on Book Reviews.
Starlight Rescue By Leslee Breene (Sundowners & Treble Heart Books, $12.99) Kimberly Dorn loves her ranch and its occupants more than anything. But unfortunately, providing a safe and happy home for injured and unwanted animals is not a profitable venture. With land developers breathing down her neck, Kim doesn’t have time for anything but trying to find a way to save her home. A super cute filmmaker is the last thing she needs in her life at the moment. Gabe Trent has made wildlife documentaries all over the world, but he’s never seen anything as beautiful as veterinarian Dr. Dorn. But he’s only on her ranch to make a film, and then it’s on to the next shoot. A good old-fashioned cowboy romance, Starlight Rescue is also a good read for anyone who loves animals. Find this book by Colorado author Leslee Breene at local and online bookstores. Sweeney By Robert Julyan (University of New Mexico Press, $21.95) Like many other small towns on the Western plains, Sweeney is dying. With no famous outlaw connections or alien visitations to warrant a steady stream of tourists, businesses are closing and the citizens are moving away to more profitable (and interesting) locations. But a small group of old-timers believe their dusty little hamlet is worth saving and decides to do something. What they scheme up manages to attract more excitement than the town has seen in decades. From
fake Indians to real Indians, naked bull riders to naked earth goddesses, Sweeney takes a trip on the crazy side. A thoroughly entertaining and heartwarming story, Sweeney is an excellent first novel by New Mexican author Robert Julyan. With endearing characters and laugh-out-loud hilarity, this small town chronicle is definitely worth the read. Find it at your local bookstore or online at unmpress.com.
Murder by Proxy By Suzanne Young (Mainly Murder Press, $14.95) Edna Davies comes to Colorado to visit her son and care for his pregnant wife, but when she’s questioned by a private detective at the funeral of a girl who was mysteriously murdered, Edna decides she needs to do some snooping of her own. An old family friend of her son’s hasn’t been seen for weeks, and aside from the detective whose motivations are dubious, no one seems to care that Anita has disappeared … or that so many people associated with her are ending up dead. Collecting clues and asking questions in her role as a nonthreatening old lady, Edna finds herself following a trail of tangled stories of money, infidelity, and hidden pasts. Humorous and suspenseful, Murder by Proxy offers a thoroughly entertaining and surprising mystery with an endearing and believable main character. Pick up this great read at your local bookstore or by visiting mainlymurderpress.com. Reviewer Julie Simpson originally from Colorado, now a graduate student in Chicago, has reviewed Colorado Country Life’s November book list for the last three years.
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[recipes]
Turkey Temptations
Delicious leftover turkey recipes your family will gobble up BY AMY HIGGINS || AHIGGINS@COLORADOCOUNTRYLIFE.ORG TurkeyTidbits Need some more inspiration for turkey leftovers? Try one of these easy snack ideas: Turkey nachos: Shredded turkey, peppers, onions, black olives and cheese on top of tortilla chips. Top with salsa, sour cream and/or guacamole. Turkey bites: Top your favorite crackers with a little turkey and a slice of pepper Jack cheese. Microwave until cheese is slightly melted. Top with salsa, sour cream and/or guacamole.
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This Thanksgiving go out and get the biggest bird that will fit in your oven. We have found recipes that are going to make you happy you have lots of leftovers.
Turkey Potato Cheesy Breakfast Casserole 2 cups cubed turkey 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1 bag (30 ounces) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 cup corn flake cereal 1 cup guacamole Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, soup, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, hash browns and onion. Spread in bottom of 2-quart baking dish, greased. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Top with additional 1/2 cup of cheese and corn flake cereal, and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve with a dollop of guacamole. Serves 8.
Is It Done Yet? If you’re feeding a crowd, it’s better to cook two small turkeys than an extra large one. Smaller turkeys cook more evenly and quickly than larger ones. ColoradoCountryLife.coop 20 November 2012
Guacamole Turkey Salad 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon Mexican chili powder 1 lime zested 2 limes, juiced, divided 1 cup of turkey, diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro, rough chop 1 cup guacamole Mix oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cumin, sugar, chili powder, lime zest and juice of 1 1/2 limes. Add turkey and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes. Do not exceed 30 minutes. Mix in bell peppers, onion, cilantro, guacamole, remaining lime juice and salt. Serve in a pita, on a whole wheat bun, as a lettuce wrap or with crackers. Serves 6. Find more great recipes to gobble at coloradocountrylife.coop.
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[gardening]
Debunking Judgments About Junipers
The underappreciated plant’s reputation gets a good defense BY EVA ROSE MONTANE || ABUNDANTEARTHGARDENS.COM || GARDENING@COLORADOCOUNTRYLIFE.ORG
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Junipers get a bad rap. The majority of people I’ve worked with hate them. They can get overgrown and ugly. They get hacked and whacked, which mutilates their naturally graceful, arching form. They usually get planted in spaces that are too small, where in a couple of years they look cramped and unkempt. But it’s not their fault. It’s just that they suffer from the common plight of well-meaning home owners and landscapers who don’t read the tag on junipers correctly then place them improperly in the landscape. Or they get an ugly, haggard appearance because they are not properly pruned. Junipers are hardy evergreens that do tremendously well in our Colorado conditions. They come in many forms, accommodating a wide range of garden scenarios. Ground cover junipers are available in varieties that grow only inches tall to a few feet tall and vary from a soft blue to a bright green color. All of the ground cover varieties I know of spread quite wide, from 5 feet up to 10 feet in diameter. They do like to claim their real estate. This is a great thing in the right place because you can have lots of green all year for the price of a single shrub. Then there are the uprights. Skyrocket junipers, sometimes simply referred to as exclamation marks, can grow more than 15 feet tall and stay admirably narrow at 2- to 3-feet wide, which is handy for challenging areas where a tall, vertical accent is desired. With the right placement, they can really pack a visual punch and also serve as good screening. And don’t forget the natives. At my elevation of 6,500 feet in southwestern Colorado, I live in the pinyonjuniper zone, commonly referred to by ecologists and others simply as the PJ. There are four types of natives here, three of which are large shrubs and small trees. Then there is the Juniperus communis, probably seen the least and my favorite. It is grouped in the
groundcover category because it tends to be a low spreading shrub. You’ve likely seen it if you’ve hiked in higher elevations. It has a unique sort of soft, “Japanesey” look to it. It grows in the understory and therefore appreciates shade. It can be found in the nursery but is a more challenging plant to get established. The other natives are also commercially available and are extremely slow growing, but they can be worth the wait when the goal is to add greenery and blend with the surrounding nature. I hope I’ve convinced you that junipers are worth a fresh look. In the right place with enough space to stretch their branches, they are a terrific, extremely low-maintenance, Xeric evergreen shrub, and I think that is something worth getting excited about. Here is a great example of a good placement for a ground cover juniper. It effectively covers an otherwise boring wall with its year-round green, graceful form.
Eva Rose Montane is a garden coach, consultant and designer. Read more gardening advice at coloradocountrylife.coop. Click on Living in Colorado and then Gardening.
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[outdoors]
Craftsmanship Counts
Handcrafted fly rods smoke the competition BY DENNIS SMITH
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WIN A REAL READ FROM OUR NOVEMBER BOOK REVIEWS. Pick one of the books below and enter the title in the subject line of an email to contests@coloradocountrylife.org. Book Review books you could win are: • Sterling Heros by Denny Dressman • L etters From Berlin: A Story of War, Survival, and the Redeeming Power of Love and Friendship by Margrete Dos and Kerstin Lieff • L ights of Mankind: The Earth at Night as Seen from Space by L. Douglas Keeney • Sweeney by Robert Julyan • Cuts Like a Knife by M.K. Gilroy
Nothing, but nothing, casts quite like a handcrafted bamboo fly rod. Not fiberglass, not graphite, not any of the other space-age, cooked-upin-a-laboratory, man-made plastic resin composites. Got it? Nothing. Considering the flowery, sometimes downright-syrupy praise lavished on handcrafted bamboo rods, it’s a wonder every fly-fishing enthusiast in the country doesn’t own one, right? They probably would if it weren’t for that word “handcrafted.” Fine production bamboo rods are available (at a premium price) from a few commercial builders, but the majority of bamboo fly rods out there today are still crafted one at a time by hand, in basements, garages and small shops across America by highly skilled artisans. If you want one from an established builder, you should be prepared to wait for up to three or four years or more, and expect to pay upward of four figures. Used, vintage and collector-grade bamboo rods are available through auction houses, select dealers and on the Internet, but they, too, can be prohibitively expensive and carry the associated risks of buying a rod you can’t see from someone you don’t know until after you’ve paid for it. A more cost-effective alternative is to seek out a local hobbyist builder who may be willing to build for prospective customers at discounted prices in hopes of establishing future name recognition. Most are passionate, accomplished craftsmen who build for pure love of the art, turning out a limited number of completely handcrafted, hand-planed cane rods, every bit as sweet-casting, visually attractive and fishable as those produced by name builders. There are a surprising number of cane rod builders scattered around the state,
Doc Sheets casts a bamboo rod on the Big Thompson.
but I was fortunate to find one in my hometown of Loveland a few weeks ago. A veteran finish carpenter and cabinet maker, Fred San Martin had been building custom glass and graphite fly rods for more than 20 years when he got hooked on bamboo. He immersed himself in the books of legendary builders, consulted with professionals, built a shop in his garage and set about perfecting his skills and techniques. Meticulous, creative and determined, San Martin began planning his own cane rods three years ago based on the established designs and tapers of the old masters and has since finished 10 rods, all of which are not only beautiful to behold but also are possessed of that mystical, butter-smooth, liquid casting grace you’ll only find in handcrafted bamboo. If you think there’s a bamboo rod in your future, give him a call at 970-685-9123.
• Murder by Proxy by Suzanne Young
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[energy tips]
WINDOW WIZARDRY Ideas to stop the chillin’ BY JAMES DULLEY
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How do you improve the efficiency of old windows without replacing them?
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First check the caulking and weather stripping on the windows and ensure the framing is not deteriorated. If you find subpar conditions, fix them before you attempt any improvements. Install insulating window shades or curtains to increase the overall insulation level of the window opening and to block the radiant heat loss through the window. Something as simple as a pulldown pleated shade can help quite a bit. These are multilayer roll-up shades with a heat-reflecting, air proof inner-film layer to greatly reduce radiant heat loss (or gain during summer). These shades are particularly effective because the side edges slide in channel tracks, which reduces the amount of air that circulates against the cold glass. The newest energyEnergy-saving window film saving permanent is installed on clean wet window films are also glass using a squeegee to effective for reducing eliminate bubbles. wintertime heat loss. These films have a slight tint so they’re difficult to detect and use the same type of microscopically-thin, low-emissivity metallic coating as expensive replacement windows. Simple vinyl static-cling film will also help a bit. Do-it-yourself energy-saving film installation kits are available at most home improvement stores. You may want to select a darker tint if summertime heat gain is your most significant concern. Because the sun is higher in the sky during summer, installing window awnings for shade and a lighter film on south-facing windows will allow for some passive solar heating from the lower wintertime sun. For more information on sealing windows and doors to help you stay warm, visit coloradocountrylife.coop. Click on Energy Tips. ColoradoCountryLife.coop November 2012 25
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ANTLER CHANDELIERS made only from REAL antlers. We are the manufacturer and we sell all of our products at wholesale prices; save as much as 60% from store prices. Many other antler products and mounts, including 5’ moose mount, 56” elk mount and giant moose paddles. Showroom open May 15 through October 15 in Granby, CO. 15 years at this location, over 900 satisfied customers! 970-627-3053. (105-11-12)
APPRAISALS FARM AND CONSTRUCTION equipment, commercial livestock. Professional confidential reports prepared by local, nationally certified, highly qualified, experienced, local appraisers. Help with your estate planning, buy/sell agreements, bank loans, insurance settlement, partnerships, divorce. www.WestplainsAgAppraisals.com Call 970-768-9690; 970-768-4129 (076-12-12)
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RESERVE ARTS/CRAFTS SPACE at December 1st Greenhorn Valley Players 12th Annual Holiday Bazaar held at Valley Community Church Recreation Center. Spaces $35, first-come, first-serve basis. Commercial vendors welcome. Deadline November 20. For details or reservations, 719-251-3396, 719-4892336. Send to GVP, Box 424, Rye, CO 81069 (079-11-12)
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION -- 14 spacious motel rooms, beauty shop (rented), studio apartment, lovely owners’s quarters. Good Business. Many repeat guests. Completely remodeled. Call Betty 719-263-4773 or cell 719-251-1554 (025-02-13) LEGITIMATE WORK AT HOME opportunity. No sales, investment, risk. Training/website provided. Weekly/monthly income plus bonuses, benefits. Call Carrie 303579-4207, www.workathomeunited. com/ourabundance (932-02-13) PIANO TUNING PAYS. Learn with American School home-study course. Tools included. Call for info. 800-497-9793. (158-01-13) REALISTIC HOME BUSINESSES – HOW TO SELECT, start, and operate your home business. Over 80 businesses detailed from actual owners. Many require only a small investment. Low to high tech. Perfect gift. www.patsbookshop. com (075-11-12) START YOUR OWN BUSINESS – home/internet. Simply the highest quality candles/beauty/fundraising. Enter free drawing. www.natures best.scent-team.com (831-11-12)
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CLOCK REPAIR & RESTORATION DURANGO AREA. CLOCKS of all kinds repaired. Antique and modern. Clocks bought and sold. Call Robert 970-247-7729, bob.scott@ usa.net (109-01-13)
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OLD GAS AND OIL items: Gas pumps, advertising signs, globes, etc. Pieces, parts, etc. considered. Also 1932-34 Ford cars and trucks, parts and pieces, too. Any condition. Brandon, 719-250-5721. (519-11-12)
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WANTED TO BUY NAVAJO RUGS, old and recent, native baskets, pottery. Tribal Rugs, Salida. 719-539-5363, b_inaz@ hotmail.com (817-04-13) OLD COLORADO LIVESTOCK brand books prior to 1975. Call Wes 303757-8553. (889-02-13)
OLD POCKET WATCHES – working or non-working and old repair material. Bob 719-859-4209 watch doctor@hotmail.com. (870-12-13) VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE. I buy rods, reels, lures, creels, etc. Call Gary at 970-222-2181 (960-12-12) WANT TO PURCHASE minerals and other oil/gas interests. Send details to: PO Box 13557, Denver, CO 80201. (402-02-13)
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My 5-year-old grandson, Bryce, was spending the weekend with me. He had his toys spread out all over my living room when I asked him put his toys away. I told him we were going to his favorite restaurant for dinner and when we got home it would be time for bed. He looked at all the toys and grimaced. Then he placed his little hands on his hips and said quite authoritatively, “Grandma, why would I want to do that? That’s too much work. My arms will get tired and I won’t be able to eat!” Sharon Reed, Mancos
Our daughter recently took our 4-year-old granddaughter, Avery, to her first Denver Broncos football game where her 6-year-old sister, Ella, was going to perform at halftime with her cheerleading group. As halftime approached, Avery and her mother were getting more and more excited to see Ella perform. There were just seconds left when her mother exclaimed, “Oh, no. A time-out.” Avery responded, “Mommy, what did they do? Why did they get put in time out?” Joan Leathery, Fort Collins
A clergyman came to the senior center to give an inspirational talk about the hereafter. After the talk, one senior walked over and said, “Reverend, I think of the hereafter almost every day of my life. I find myself entering a room, stopping in the doorway and asking myself, ‘Now what did I come in here after?’” Ruth Dahlberg, Durango
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Colorado Country Life.
We pay $15 to each person who submits a funny story that’s printed in the magazine. At the end of the year, we draw one name from those submitting jokes and that person will receive $150. Send your 2012 stories to Colorado Country Life, 5400 N. Washington St., Denver, CO 80216 or email funnystories@ coloradocountrylife.org. Don’t forget to include your mailing address, so we can send you a check. ColoradoCountryLife.coop November 2012 29
[childrens book discoveries]
Rescue in Poverty Gulch By Nancy Oswald (Filter Press, $15.95)
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An 1896 rough-and-tumble Cripple Creek is the backdrop for this chapter book about the adventures of Ruby May Oliver and her little burro, Maude. The two have been roaming the mountains with Ruby’s dad since her mom died, and both chafe, in humorous ways, at the restrictions when they all settle in the gold-mining town. Written for ages 8 and up, this historical book is chockfull of fun and uncertain perils that keep the reader intrigued. Find this book by Colorado author Nancy Oswald at local bookstores or at filterpressbooks.com.
[Lineman: The Unsung Hero] By Michelle Larson Illustrated by Susan Shorter (Author House, $12.90)
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Have you ever seen a man high up on electrical line poles, belted on and working? Or was he in a bucket lifted by an arm on a truck? If your child has ever had questions about the workers he or she sees fixing the lines, this is the perfect book. With lilting rhymes and beautiful illustrations, it teaches your children more about linemen and how electricity gets from the generating plant to your home. Get this book from Farwest Line Specialties at fwlsp.com, Alexander Publications at alexanderpublications.com and powerlineman.com.
The Wild Life of Elk Written by Donna Love Illustrated by Christina Wald (Mountain Press, $12.00)
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With beautiful illustrations, interactive questions, wellwritten descriptions and an entertaining layout, this book will answer any questions your curious child might have about elk. You might even learn a thing or two about these distinctive Colorado creatures. This book would be a perfect addition to a vacation or daytrip to the Rocky Mountains where elk are often spotted, sometimes in the middle of mountain towns. You’ll find this book at many local bookstores or online at mountain-press.com.
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Mountain Wildflowers for Young Explorers By Sharon Lamar (Mountain Press, $14.00)
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This simple but detailed, beautifully illustrated wildflower guide is perfect for children to bring on a nature walk. Written and illustrated by longtime teacher and artist Sharon Lamar, each flower description is scientifically detailed but simple enough for children of many ages to enjoy and understand. The book includes colorful pictures, a written description and the known uses by Native Americans for each flower, as well as ideas for teachers, a glossary and a list of resources in the back. To turn your child into a flower-naming naturalist, find this book at bookstores or at mountain-press.com.
Mountain ForgetMe-Not is a small plant that grows in low clusters with tiny wheel-shaped flowers