Happy Monday to all! Summer officially arrived with solstice on Sunday — and it's unsurprisingly toasty! How toasty? According to AccuWeather, Sunday was 88 degrees. Today and tomorrow are forecast to bring a scorching high of 97 degrees.
It's important to take care of yourself — and pets, livestock, etc. — by not overdoing it in the heat. Drink plenty of water. Seek out shade. Avoid being out during the hottest part of the day, usually between noon and 4 p.m. Wear sunscreen. Sunglasses. Light-colored clothing, if possible. If you become overheated like I did last summer when I foolishly took a 2-mile stroll in 96-degree weather (in fairness, I was between cars), hop into a cold shower.
It's also important to remember that dry, hot weather creates prime fire conditions. We've already seen wildfires in our neck of the woods — the West End's Beehive and Paradox Trail fires, now largely contained, and, late last week, the Lawhead Fire in Delta County. That one initially prompted evacuation orders, but latest reports are that it is now at full containment. As hot as it is for you and me, consider how hot it must be on the fire lines, and do your part by following the Stage 1 fire restrictions now in effect.
And ... Maybe you don't link drought and bear encounters, but CPW says you should. Drought hits bears' natural forage, and when that happens, they come closer to human developments in the desperate search for food. Your trash? Easy meal. Your birdfeeder? Easy meal. Fruit trees, chickens, pet food? You get the idea. Take steps to secure and deter.
- Katharhynn, From the Newsroom
 (Photo courtesy of CPW)
Kath's pick: Wildflowers!
If you've never seen the wildflowers up by Crested Butte, now is a good time to check them out. I had the good fortune last year to go take a peek at them with a good friend, who, luckily for me and my low-profile vehicle, did the driving up around Gothic. If you prefer more organized events, check out Kylea Henseler's weekend story right here.
(Photo by Lisa Mainz)
Can you drive a golf cart? Willing to learn?
Then Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans would love to hear from you! The alliance is seeking folks willing to drive golf carts to ferry about those attending Fourth of July festivities in Cerise Park. Full training is provided if you don't know how - and it's your chance to help your community. Several times available for sign-up, contact 970-765-2210 or volunteercoordinator@whafv.org.
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