Sampson Community Club

The Squeaky Squirrel

     On the following pages is our quarterly newsletter, the "Squeaky Squirrel."   For your convenience as well as information, it has been reprinted here.

                The Squeaky Squirrel

A newsletter about and for our Mountain Community
                by Miss Dee, published author (a.k.a. Dee Lee)                 

                                                                                                                                                                  June 15, 2004

If You Missed…

          …getting your young ones to the Mystery Party for Kids, they missed being included in an entertaining and fun interactive play:  following clues which lead to the discovery of who stole King Gilroy's 250 pieces of gold.  They also missed enjoying eating pizza, salad, and shamrock cookies with other children of the same age.

          …the Mountain Mama Breakfast, you missed a great opportunity to visit with your neighbors, eat delicious pancakes, cheesy eggs, and hash browns, and get a massage by Jim Sharp, C.M.T.

Melons & Moo-la

     In keeping with the tradition of convenience, Vanessa Bernacchi, Mayor of Phillipsburg, would like to provide off-road space, by the old dance hall, for Flea Markets and Farmer's Markets this summer.  Wouldn't it be handy to stop at Phillipsburg, on a Saturday morning to pick up a bushel of peaches or apricots, some tomatoes, and a cold watermelon?  And wouldn't it be great to get those "boxes of stuff" out of the garage and exchange what's in them for cold, hard cash?  E-mail Vanessa at TADS5@aol.com or call her at (303) 697-3177 for more information.

A Special Thank You

     Thank you, Troy Abshire, Shannon Baker, Paige Kiley, Robert Manzanares, Barbara Osprey, Sami Pettus, Amanda & Ariel Rikkers, Josh Shaw, Katy & Sam Tanenbaum, Kevin, Michelle, & Virginia Temmer, for helping with the Mystery Dinner for Kids.

     Thank you, David Blanscet, Don Coenen, Suzanne Welder, Dan Gilbert, Wil Hansen, Dee & Mike Lee, Robert Manzanares, Drew Petersen, Bryn & Joe Shepeck, and Kevin, Michelle, & Virginia Temmer, for helping with the Mountain Mama Breakfast.

     Thank you, Dee & Mike Lee, Christina Mann, and Mitch Tanenbaum, for helping with the Family Game Night & Potluck Dinner.

     Thank you, Joyce Terral, for the Haunted House coffin you donated.

     Thank you, members for paying your yearly dues.

     And thank you, Karen & Ed Kalkbrenner, for your generous donation of games.

Editor's Notes

     The Squeaky Squirrel, a quarterly newsletter, is published on the 15th of March, June, September and December. Deadlines for ads and submissions are the 1st of these same months.

Kidz Korner by "Freckles"

     Kidz Korner is a new column, written by one of our talented community children.  It is, "a kid's view," of the Sampson Community Club's events.  In this issue, "Freckles" writes about the Ice Cream Social and the Pig Roast.

The Ice Cream Social

     As you arrive at the Ice Cream Social, you can already feel the cool golden, honey-tasting, thick tasteful ice cream sliding down your throat!  Then it happens: a wave of freezing frozen tastes control your skin and send Goosebumps chasing each other up and down your spine.  You snap out.  And then you get there.  And you attack the ice cream scoopers!

     Honey vanilla.  Vanilla.  Vanilla honey.  Vanilla.  Which do I choose!?!?!?

     (I asked my Mother for an adults' view of the Ice Cream Social)  "I scoop out my childhood dream:  a gigantic banana split.  The soothing music of children's laughter provides the perfect background for my feast."

Pig Roast

     The pig is ugly.  It is potluck.  I hope I get fruit salad.

Membership Directory

     Due to security concerns, our Membership Directory will not be posted on the Sampson Community Club's website.

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Sampson Community Club

     The Sampson Community Club was established in 1955 as a non-profit organization.  It was created to preserve Historic Buildings, to gather as groups to meet new neighbors, to stay in touch with each other, enjoy social events, and work together to maintain these buildings as well as our community.  Your $20.00 yearly membership dues help support these activities.  If you have not paid your dues yet, please send it to the Sampson Community Club mailbox, 16150 Sampson Rd., Littleton, CO 80127.

2003/2004 Board

Mitch Tanenbaum, Pres.  Tamie Martin, Sec.  Virginia Temmer, Treas.

* * * Mountain Road Protocol * * *

     2 vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road.  The vehicle going DOWN should stop, then, back up, allowing the vehicle going UP to pass as it is too dangerous to back down a mountain road.

Please DON'T Speed. Some of our children and critters are on the roads.

* * * Be Bear Wise * * *
Division of Wildlife (303) 297-1192
Dispatch (303) 291-7227 Operation Game Thief 1-800-332-4144

          If you haven't already, put away the bird feeders.

               Don't store trash in your house or garage.

                     Keep food in the refrigerator, not on the counter, and make noise when outside.

The Greenhouse Corner                                         

     On the 1st of each month feed your roses, veggies, fruit trees, and berries!  And add a thick layer of mulch, 4 - 6" deep, to help keep the moisture in and the weeds out.

     Reminder:  Tomatoes are called, "The Garden Wardens," because they are a type of water monitor.  If your tomato plants are standing tall, they and the rest of your veggies have enough moisture.  If they are drooping, your garden needs watering.

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Sampson Community Club Calendar

     July 10                     Ice Cream Social & Barbecue          Sampson Schoolhouse
          We need Ice Cream makers!  Please call Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272
          * Jim Sharp and his massage chair will be at this event.  What better way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon than a delicious meal, homemade ice cream, and a massage!

     Aug. 7, 12:00           Pig Roast                                           Lamb Schoolhouse
          Coordinator: Bryn Shepeck and Glick Bishop (303) 697-4414
          * Jim Sharp and his massage chair will enjoy friendship and a plate of scrumptious food with us, and be available for massages in the shade. What a day!

     Sept. 11                    Canyon Clean-Up                             Sampson Schoolhouse
          Coordinator: Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272

     Sept. 25                     Mystery Dinner                              Sampson Schoolhouse
          Coordinator: Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272

     We need volunteers for all the coming events.  If you can spare a few hours to help, you and your time would certainly be appreciated!  Please call Virginia Temmer at (303) 697-7272.

www.sampsonclub.org    Check it out!

Ad Niche

     If anyone needs to perform Community Service, the SCC will be glad to accept your help!  Call Virginia Temmer (303) 697-7272 evenings.

Advertising

     Would you like to place an ad?  Give Miss Dee a call, (303) 697-2558, or write out your ad and mail it with the appropriate fee to the SCC's mailbox, 16150 Sampson Road, Littleton, CO 80127.

                          20 words $5.00  50 words $10.00  Over 50 words, call Virginia Temmer.

Ideas? Suggestions? Queries?

     If you have a story, an idea or a suggestion, please don't hesitate to drop a note in the SCC's mailbox, 16150 Sampson Road, Littleton, CO 80127 or contact Miss Dee at either (303) 697-2558 or missdee001@earthlink.net.  Please include your telephone number.

See you July 10th at the Ice Cream Social & Barbecue!
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