Estes Park News, July 21, 2023

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Two Climbers Rescued On The Diamond Of Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park

On the evening of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, park rangers received a report of two climbers stranded and unable to complete their climb on Longs Peak. Neither party was injured. Rangers remained in contact with both climbers overnight and Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members set out at first light on Wednesday, July 12.

The two climbers set out on the morning of July 11 from Chasm Lake and began to ascend the Casual Route on the East Face of Longs Peak, also known as the Diamond. The climbers were unprepared for con-

together via the North Face of Longs Peak and hiked out, returning to the Longs Peak Trailhead on Wednesday

ditions on Longs Peak and did not have the equipment necessary to self-rescue or to spend an unplanned night in cold temperatures.

Members of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue Team were involved in this rescue operation. NPS staff assisted the two climbers out of steep technical terrain. After climbing to the summit, the two climbers and the NPS rescue team came down

evening.

At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak is the highest elevation peak inside Rocky Mountain National Park and towers over all other summits. Climbing Longs Peak is a serious objective with serious outcomes. For most of the year, Longs Peak is in winter conditions, which requires winter mountaineering experience and knowledge of equipment. Disregard for the mountain environment any time of year has inherent danger. All climbers should have knowledge of climbing routes, the necessary equipment and knowledge to self-rescue, and necessary gear in the event of an unexpected overnight stay on the mountain.

Downtown Estes Loop Project Update

Night work is taking place in work zone #1/ blue zone (shown on the map at left). It began Monday, July 17 and is expected to occur for five to ten consecutive nights. Hours of operation will be from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with traffic impacts expected from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. All schedules

are subject to change based on weather and available resources.This phase of work will consist of earthwork and utilities for the new retaining wall and roundabout. For project updates, please visit www.downtownestesloop.com.

The top of the Diamond and the North Face of Longs Peak on July 12, 2023. Photo courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

Longs Peak Rescue Operation July 12, 2023.

Photo courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

Gary Hazelton 7/18/23

West Elkhorn Trail Closure Starting July 17

Contractors for the Town of Estes Park began concrete repair work on West Elkhorn Avenue July 17. The work will consist of curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement, and will result in a trail closure through the entire week. The trail is

scheduled to open the week of July 24. There will be no alternative route or detour for the trail closure.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 970577-3587 or publicworks@estes.org.

Join The Next Trustee Talk July 27

Community members are invited to join Trustees Kirby Hazelton and Barbara MacAlpine for a Trustee Talk

Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 170 MacGregor Ave. This is an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with

members of the board in an informal setting. The topics for this Trustee Talk session will be Town Board Governing Policies, serving citizens, the Community Survey and open discussion on local issues.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of July 9, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 20 calls for service. This included:

• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 4

• Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 1

• Water Rescue: 1

• Gas Leak: 1

• Odor Investigation: 2

• Smoke Investigation: 1

• Alarm Activation: 5

• Fire: 2

• Grass Fire: 1

• HazMat Cleanup: 1

• Assist: 1

• Alarm Activation: 7

Fatality On Mount Ida Trail In Rocky Mountain National Park

On the afternoon of Monday, July 17, a 51-year-old male from Carencro, Louisiana was found unresponsive a little over one mile from the Mount Ida Trailhead by park visitors hiking in the area. They notified park rangers via a personal locator beacon and began CPR on the individual. Park rangers responded to the scene and continued CPR and initiated advanced medical care. The man was later pronounced deceased.

As is standard protocol the incident is

under investigation. Park staff conducted recovery efforts via a litter carryout to the Mount Ida Trailhead. The man’s body was transferred to the Grand County Coroner’s Office who will determine the cause of death. The man’s name will be released by the coroner’s office after next of kin are notified.

The park was assisted by Grand County Sheriff’s Office, Grand County EMS, Grand Lake Fire and Classic Air Medical, stationed in Steamboat Springs.

Summer, Time To Gauge Progress

Summer is the mid-point of the Town of Estes Park’s fiscal year. It’s a good time for me as mayor to consider what effect the decisions made by the Town’s trustees are having and how the work of its staff in implementing those decisions is progressing.

I use two approaches to gauge our collective efforts. One involves the Town’s Strategic Plan. Revised annually by trustees and staff, the plan has several strategic focus areas. Each area contains specific high-priority projects, all with anticipated timelines for completion. I find progress against the timelines to be a useful benchmark. Using it, I recently learned that several projects are behind schedule due to the 33-days of rain that we had here during the last two months. Since the initial completion dates anticipated fewer rain delays, staff are now busily adjusting work plans. In some cases, they are even putting projects on hold until fall when tourist traffic is lighter and children are in school. The second approach I use to gauge

things involves listening to the townspeople of Estes Park. They make their thoughts on various topics known to the trustees and me through several means, including face-to-face meetings, comments at trustee meetings, participation in trustee chats, letters, texts, phone calls, and email. Email is probably the most frequent means townspeople use to communicate with us. It’s convenient and efficient for them and us. And it helps the trustees and me balance home, work and town commitments. Want to send an email to us, but don’t know the email address? Well, remember this. Use the trustee or my first initial, with last name and @estes.org and you’ll be good to go.

I’m a firm believer that good things happen when people communicate with each other. That’s why I always make time to engage with the people who live, work, learn and visit here. Your ideas, thoughts and opinions are the spark that makes my public service light burn brightly.

Estes Park Town Board- we look forward to hearing from you.

Help Protect Downtown Cow Elk By Doing The Right Things

From Colorrado Parks & Wildlife: There has recently been a cow elk exhibiting high habituation to humans and frequenting downtown Estes Park. There has also been multiple reports of it walking into stores.

If you encounter this elk (or any wildlife in general) please give it ample space for both the animal’s safety as well as yours.

If you are a business owner in the downtown area we strongly recommend

keeping shop doors closed to protect the elk from injury as well as the safety of your patrons.

Even though this elk appears habituated around people it is still a WILD elk and it’s behavior can be unpredictable. Do not attempt to pet or feed the elk. If you see someone petting or feeding big game animals please report the violation to Colorado Parks and Wildlife and/or the Estes Park Police Department so a CPW wildlife officer can respond ap-

A police employee and shoppers observe the elk in the Beef Jerky Experience retail store.

This elk cow has been exploring various businesses in downtown Estes Park.

Curious before entering. Exiting Real West Old Time Photos.

Photo by Tammy Kelly at Real West Old Time photos.

Tammy Kelly photos.

Photo from Beef Jerky Experience

By: Estes Valley Watershed Coalition

The Estes Valley and surrounding communities are no strangers to the threat of wildfires. Fire is a natural and necessary ecological process, but when we choose to live in that ecosystem, we need to do the best we can to prevent harm. Peak wildfire season is right around the corner: looking around your home, are you ready?

EVWC is now accepting applications for FREE dumpsters to collect and remove your slash, bagged pinecones, and pine needles. This will be our fourth year in assisting our community with fuel reduction efforts in collaboration with Waste Management. Whether you are a homeowner, POA, COA, or HOA, we invite you to apply. We have a limited number of containers that can be distributed, therefore applications will be reviewed and awarded based on how well they address current risk and overall impact on our community.

The second round opened July 1st and will close August 15th. Go to the following link . forms.office.com/r/vs6dRqFcMw

Creating defensible space around your home may not stop wildfires, but it will

help to slow the fire down, giving you time to retreat from the threat, and giving firefighters a chance to act. So what can you do to be ready? Observe your surroundings and remove or relocate potential fuels near your home (especially within a 10-foot perimeter) including trees, pine needles, pine cones, leaves, woodpiles, etc. Checklists and other information about how you can improve your “WildlandUrban Interface “(WUI) can be found at www.estesvalleyfire.org/ living-in-the-wui.

A Record Year For Paint Estes Pink

Other notable achievements include:

• Four $10,000+ contestants;

• Six of the nine contestants would have won if they competed in a different year;

• Ruth Cooper and Wendy Rigby both exceeded the previous record;

• The top five all-time fundraisers include three ladies from 2023: 1. Ruth Cooper, 2. Wendy Rigby, and 4. Ingrid Drouin.

The Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo contestants also reengaged the giving of donors from years past, some going back almost 30 years.

My sincere thanks go out to the nine Crowns for the Care contestants:

Ruth Cooper, Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2023

I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our community for the outpouring of support shown for this year’s Paint Estes Pink campaign. Thanks to the generous donors, dedicated Crowns for the Care contestants, supportive business community, and committed volunteers, we raised a record amount to purchase a new Dexa Scanner for Estes Park Health.

As the president of the EPH Foundation, I’ve been privy to the generosity of this community through individual, corporate, and foundation giving, and I’ve had the great fortune of observing how those funds directly impact the quality of health care available in the Estes Valley.

Saturday, July 8th, was Pink Night at the annual Rooftop Rodeo. The money raised this year goes toward the purchase of a new Dexa Scanner at Estes Park Health. This community showed its generosity by setting a new Paint Estes Pink fundraising record, raising $108,731.20. The new Dexa Scanner can not only be purchased, but we can also fund the service and maintenance contract as well.

Additionally, the Crowns for the Care contestants, under the excellent leadership of Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2018 Sherry Unruh, set a record for most funds in a single year and set new records for:

• Highest average number of gifts per contestant;

• Highest average donation;

• Highest fundraising average per Candidate, $11,500+.

Betsy Bayer

Ingrid Drouin

Maureen McCann

Dr. Jenny McLellan

Wendy Rigby

Marguerite Sandell

Debbi Stalder

Lisa Wahler

Their hard work and dedication, under the mentorship of Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2018 Sherri Unruh, set a new standard for Crowns for the Care and we are fortunate to have a community that supports such a fantastic group of women.

Sincerely,

Kevin L. Mullin, MNM, CFRE President

Kevin L. Mullin

Estes Valley Community Garden Seeks Board Members

Are you a gardener, or do you want to help provide gardening opportunities for others? Would you like to help guide Community Garden operation and help determine its direction for the future?

The Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG) Board of Directors has 3 vacancies for the term beginning July 13, 2023.

All EVCG Directors are volunteers. The Board sets the budget and policies of the Garden, and coordinates garden operations and events, working closely with other volunteer gardeners. The work we do allows the Garden to continue to operate.

The Director term is two years. The basic commitment is to attend monthly

meetings (usually via Zoom), the annual Strategic Planning meeting, and occasional special-topic meetings such as for budgeting or fundraising planning. Directors also take an active part in planning and carrying out all Garden activities.

At this time, we need a new Director who could take on the position of EVCG Secretary, for a term of one year.

The EVCG Secretary takes minutes at Board meetings and maintains the corporate documents, as mandated by EVCG bylaws. Familiarity with Word, Adobe Acrobat, Google Drive and Google Forms would be a plus.

If you can see yourself contributing to the continuation of the Community Garden as a Director, or perhaps as Secretary, please email the Board at evcg@evcg.org so we can begin the conversation.

Thank you for considering the possibility of joining us to help keep the Community Garden growing.

For more information about Estes Valley Community Garden, in Stanley Park next to the tennis courts, check out our website, www.evcg.org.

We all deserve to take it easy every once in awhile. Even if we don’t get a full-out sand-between-your-toes, umbrella-forshade, jump-in-the-water-to-cool-off vacation, we can usually find a scrap of time to set work aside, lie back in a lounge chair, and read until we fall asleep.

The lounge-and-fall-asleep part is what I did one day last week. It was during one of those slothful summer afternoons and I was scrolling through emails, only half paying attention. I came upon one with some witticisms that kept me awake long enough to chuckle aloud a few times, and then I dozed off into summer bliss.

Here are those memes my neighbor Arlene sent to help loll away the afternoon. I did not write these and take no credit for them. [Although I do take credit for my comments in brackets.]

• If a bottle of poison reaches its expiration date, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous? [Poison? I’ll ask an Illinoisan. (It annoys some people when others pronounce the s at the end of Illinois, similar to saying EsTEEZ Park. But sounding the s in this case helps with the rhyme and you all know how much I like poetry.)]

• Which letter is silent in the word scent, the s or the c?

• Do twins ever realize that one of them is unplanned?

• Every time you clean something, you just make something else dirty.

• The word swims upside-down is still swims. [Ah, but when it’s upside-down you get water up your nose. To avoid that unpleasant sting, only swims rightside-up. ]

• A hundred years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and only the rich own horses. [What if you drive a Mustang?]

• If people evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still around? [To remind us that life will always be a circus.]

• Why is there a D in fridge, but not in refrigerator? [Same reason you can have money but no cents. Sort of.]

• If you clean out a vacuum cleaner, then are you a vacuum cleaner? [Or if you wash your dishwasher, are you a dishwasher washer? Put that on your resume and see how many job offers you get.]

• If you put something in the refrigerator for the first time, aren’t you just frigerating it?

• Common sense is like deodorant. The

people who need it the most don’t use it.

• My tolerance for nincompoops is extremely low these days. I used to have some immunity built up, but obviously, there’s a new strain out there. [I will refrain from naming names.]

• I'm not saying I'm old and worn out, but I make sure I'm nowhere near the curb on trash day.

• As I watch this generation try to rewrite our history, I'm sure of one thing: it will be misspelled and have no punctuation. [And will most likely include a few f-bombs.]

• I haven't gotten anything done today. I've been in the produce department trying to open this stupid plastic bag. [This was especially difficult during COVID when we wore masks and couldn’t wet our finger.]

• If you find yourself feeling useless, remember: it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, thousands of lives and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.

• I want to be 18 again and ruin my life differently. I have new ideas. [And a few to make it better too!]

• I'm on two simultaneous diets. I wasn't getting enough food on one.

• I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that’s where the little liar will stay until it apologizes.

• My mind is like an internet browser: there are at least 18 open tabs, 3 of them are frozen, and I have no clue where the music is coming from.

• Hard to believe I once had a phone attached to a wall, and when it rang, I picked it up without knowing who was calling. [Today my phone rings when it’s supposed to be set on silent; it sends calls directly into voicemail when it is supposed to ring; and if I intentionally don’t answer a call, I know the person on the other end can tell. Those sneaky phone cameras are recording everything!]

• How can anything be ‘new and improved’? If it’s new, what’s to be improved?

• Do Dutch people always split the bill?

• And lastly, in honor of the mania that has taken over the world: If Taylor Swift fans are called Swifties, what do we call Carrie Underwood’s fans? Undies.

Happy summer, all!

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.

© 2023 Sarah Donohoe

A Collection of Many Things

Ephraim Pottery

Motawi Tileworks

Firefly Jewelry

Holly Yashi

Sterling Silver • Glass

Copper • Wind Chimes

Moving Sand Art

239 W. Elkhorn Ave

Under the Clock Tower

Program: 100 Things To Do In Estes Park Before You Die By Dawn Wilson

On Saturday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. join local author and photographer Dawn Wilson as she shares her latest published work, 100 Things To Do In Estes Park Before You Die. She will discuss the book, its contents, and how it came to be, from idea to publication. The program will take place in the Estes Park Museum Meeting Room. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be for sale and the author will sign all purchased copies. There is so much to this mountain town that sits at 7,522 feet at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. 100 Things to Do in Estes Park Before You Die provides ample suggestions for discovering its valleys, trails, and its history rich with characters and stories unlike any other in Colorado. Explore more

than 400 miles of trails in the area with recommendations for experiencing the most breathtaking sunrises, prettiest alpine lakes, and one-of-a-kind photo spots. Northern Colorado-based writer, photographer, and guide Dawn Y. Wilson takes a journey to discover what sets this mountain town apart from others in Colorado. Her collection of all things outdoors, indoors, and around every curve in the path provides the best insider tips about the area for first-time visitors and longtime residents.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share, and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum's website. Museum gallery hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday

One skill possessed by older generations that escapes those born in this century is the ability to decipher cursive writing.

Isabella Bird wrote her letters in longhand (the first typewriters came on the market in 1874, but Miss Bird was slow to adopt modern technology), and her quick cursive style, while routinely error-free, is exceedingly difficult to read until you plunge into it and gain familiarity with her handwriting quirks.

Miss Bird sent numerous letters to friends in Hawai'i and Colorado after her visits there in 1873, but only a few letters sent to her friend Lucinda Severance in Hilo survive. These relatively short letters (on her travels, her letters could run into the hundreds of pages) include information on her life and experiences immediately after leaving Colorado in December 1873, so they are critical to decipher both for Estes Park's history as well as to provide additional primary-source context for Isabella Bird fans and biographers.

A joint transcription project undertaken by the Lyman Museum in Hilo and the Estes Park Archives is ongoing, and while 95% of Isabella Bird's surviving Hawai'i correspondence has been deciphered, "sticking points" and near-illegible word puzzles still exist that require outside eyes to solve. You don't necessarily need to know anything about the 19th century, you just need to have a grandparent who wrote certain cursive letters the same way for apparent problematic scratches to coalesce into per-

fectly transcribed sentences.

Join the Archives on Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. for a 45-minute update on the progress of these transcriptions, and perhaps you will be among those who provide answers for the 50+ remaining ambiguous words or phrases. All

Archives programs are open to the public at no cost, and take place at 240 Moraine Avenue, where parking just to the southwest is free. Everyone is invited, even those who can't read a lick of cursive, and no reservations are required. Call 586-4889 for directions or more details.

How much of the opening page from an 1877 letter written by Isabella Bird can you read? Photo courtesy Lyman Museum, Hilo, Hawaii

News Update & Heartfelt Thanks From Susan At Shop & Sell

Dear Community, Consignors, Shoppers,

On August 21st, Shop & Sell will close.

Between now and August 21st, we are working, our hardest, to return inventory, make payouts, and touch base with you, until every one is satisfactorily settled. We appreciate your patience.

Nothing had prepared me for how popular an upscale consignment shop would be. If only I had known what to do.

Although I take away an abundance of hard lessons, I am grateful for every single person whose path I crossed. Thank you to everyone who supported the ef-

fort.

If I have disappointed you, during this process, please accept my most sincere apology. I’ve disappointed myself.

May I live long enough to look back and laugh, a little.

The shop remains open until August 21st

Should you have any questions, comments, concerns, please go to www.estesparkshops.com

Thank you, Susan Henshaw

Today when I was writing this column a thought passed through my mind like quicksilver. When I was a little girl of about eight, my friends and I would wonder if we would be alive for the turning of the century. Gosh, we would say: “We would be sooo old.” At the turn of the century, I was having the time of my life. We had been here six years, made friends and were enjoying all the pleasures of Estes Park living. Times change but I still love living here in Estes. If I was smart, I would feel old now, but each day is a joy, surprise, accomplishment or a hurdle to overcome.

I have family here and family that loves to visit. In fact, seems Theresa, granddaughter Kristin and greats, Benjamin and William are planning on a sudden week visit at the end of this week. Jacob, wife, and two greats, J.J. and newborn Sadie, are due next Sunday and more to come in August. Maye even Bridgette and great Victor and husband Danny in early August. I am rather overwhelmed at the thought of it all but will try to roll with the punches or should I say visits. I do not know if my dog, Sunshine can survive. She is going to be eight on August 22.

Theresa fixed a new Mexican dish the other night and raved about how good it was, especially the sauce. I asked her to send the recipe so we could all enjoy it. She got the original recipe from All Recipes.

Mexican Corn

Ingredients

6 to 8 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed

1/2 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, or to taste

2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, from 1 lime

2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime

1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Lime wedges, to serve

Whisk together the sauce:

Mix together the crema, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, chipotle pepper, lime

zest and lime juice. Taste and season the mixture with salt if needed. (Crema and cotija cheese have a little salt already, so add extra judiciously.) Set aside.

If you aren’t able to find traditional Mexican crema in your local grocery store, use regular sour cream. You can also substitute grated Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta for the cotija.

Grill the corn: place the husked corn directly onto grill grates. Grill the corn for about three minutes on each side or until kernels begin to turn golden brown and look charred.

Turn the corn over and repeat. When all sides are browned, remove from the grill onto a plate.

You can also “grill” in a cast iron frying pan. Your goal is to achieve the golden brown kernels which help caramelize the corn.

I have also heard of people “broiling” the corn in their ovens to get the same results.

When the corn has cooled slightly, top the corn with sauce and cheese. Using a brush or a spoon, coat each ear of corn with the crema mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese. Sprinkle with additional chipotle pepper, if desired. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

Calypso Orchid by Stephanie Abegg

Live Music Tribute To Peter, Paul And Mary Coming To YMCA Of The Rockies

Estes Park is home to a tribute band that encourages a nostalgic experiencea trip back to the 1960s. Magic Dragon is a live music group that presents a sonic tribute to the recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary. Care is taken to accurately reproduce the signature vocal arrangements and overall feeling of the hit songs we remember hearing on the radio. Featuring free admission and open to

the public, the concert will be hosted by YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park Center). It will be performed on July 27, starting at 7 p.m., at the Kathie Mennel Outdoor Amphitheater. This concert is part of the YMCA’s Summerfest Series. Magic Dragon is composed of Steve Tice on upright bass and vocals, Brad Fitch (aka Cowboy Brad) on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Melinda Morris on vocals.

YMCA of the Rockies presents Magic Dragon, a live music tribute to the hit recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary, Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. Kathie Mennel Outdoor Amphitheater. Free admission; day pass not required Photo courtesy of Marsha Hobert.

Estes Park Health Offers Important Cancer Screenings Close To Home

Deborah Adams of Estes Park recently opted for an important test everyone loves to hate: a colonoscopy. Estes Park Health surgeons perform these colon cancer screenings each week for people like Deborah. Her last test was ten years ago, and she is due for another one.

“I’ve always believed in the importance of prevention,” the 69-year-old commented. “But right now, it’s especially important because my husband’s daughter was recently diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer. It really reminds me how important it is to catch it early.”

The screening starts a day ahead of time when the patient takes an oral preparation to cleanse the colon so the physician can get a clear view. In the pre-op area, the patient is hooked up to an IV for sedation.

“The type of anesthesia we use here is called Propofol sedation,” explained EPH General Surgeon Dr. Jennifer McLellan. “We have a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who provides that anesthesia to the patient. It’s through the IV.”

When the patient is taken to the OR, the team gets ready for the quick procedure.

“A colonoscopy is where we use basically a flexible scope, like a small tube that goes inside the rectum. And I can see the entire colon with that,” Dr. McLellan said. “Once the scope is inserted, we’re looking at the screen and we’re able to see very clearly all surfaces of the colon as long as the bowel prep is good.”

The live video images are projected onto a large screen where the entire team watches and looks for any signs of growths. Polyps that can turn cancerous can be removed for biopsy at the time of the procedure, making colonoscopies a highly effective diagnostic, screening, and treatment tool.

Patients are totally asleep and remember nothing of the process when they wake up.

“I have done a lot of work to make sure that I keep my skills up with

colonoscopy,” Dr. McLellan emphasized.

“We track our quality data to make sure that we’re meeting all the standards that they would receive anywhere else.”

The entire process takes about oneand-a-half to two hours from start to finish. Dr. McLellan says it’s important for Estes Park Health to offer this important medical procedure in the Estes Valley. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.

“If we weren’t offering the service here, patients would have to go down the mountain to get this service and that’s no fun for anybody, especially after you’ve had to do a bowel prep,” Dr. McLellan said. “Most people don’t want to be driving. I’m really happy that we can offer this here and give people a quality option for their colonoscopy and their colon cancer screening.”

Deborah is happy with the convenience and professionalism she encountered when she came in for the test.

“It’s wonderful,” she commented. “We were so excited when we heard there was someone here now doing colonoscopies. . . It was a long drive down to Loveland. It wasn’t easy.”

Dr. McLellan stresses that colon cancer is one of the few cancers you can actually prevent with regular screenings.

“I actually enjoy performing colonoscopies,” Dr. McLellan stated. “Sometimes they can be challenging. What I really like about it is that we can prevent colon cancer.”

Deborah’s advice to people who are hesitant to take this important test? Just do it.

“Everyone here at Estes Park is so wonderful and loving and kind,” she noted. “It’s just a very positive experience besides being really important.”

To watch a video about colonoscopy services at Estes Park Health, go to youtu.be/RVUSV8xPj8w.

For quality preventive medical care close to home, think Estes Park Health.

Estes Park Health surgeons perform colonoscopies each week for patients like Deborah Adams. Photo by Wendy Rigby

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Awards 2023 Community Grants

The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary (Sunrise Rotary) recently distributed its annual Community Grants for 2023. The non-profit organizations in the Estes Valley are grateful for financial support and the Sunrise Rotary Club was pleased to grant a total of $33,575 to these 19 organizations:

• Estes Park Newcomers Club

• Estes Park Senior Citizens

• Estes Park Education Foundation

• Estes Valley Crisis Advocates

• Estes Park Boys and Girls Club of Larimer Co

• League of Women Voters

• Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park

• Partners of Estes Park

• Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Department

• The Old Gallery

• Estes Park High School District

Band Boosters

• Estes Park School District BeeKeeping Club

• Estes Park Library and Friends Foundation

• The Estes Park Learning Place

• Estes Park High School Welding Program

• Muriel MacGregor Charitable Trust

• Estes Arts District

• American Legion Post 119 for “Lis-

tening at the Legion”

• Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club

Funding for the Community Grants primarily comes from the two fundraising events, the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary conducts each year, The Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show, and Autumn Gold, as well as through donations from community business partners and individual contributors. Sunrise Rotary appreciates these partnerships as it allows Sunrise Rotary the opportunity to give more back to our community.

Rotary is a service organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide. Rotarians provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build peace in the world. Rotary is dedicated to promoting truth, enhancing good will and friendships, and being beneficial and fair to all concerned. Nearly 1.2 million men and women belong to over 31,000 Rotary clubs in over 160 countries. Membership is by invitation and reflects a cross section of each community. The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is committed and dedicated to supporting the Estes Valley community. If interested in joining our club, please reach out to us at estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

Sleepy coyote on the tundra.

Photo by Luanne Lathrop

Lesta Johnson Retiring After 34+ Years In Local Nursing

Lesta Johnson will be finishing her years of service to Estes Park Health after 34+ years working at both the hospital and Physicians Medicine Clinic. Many will remember her for her years with Doctor(s) Cooper and Beesley as a pediatrics nurse as well as her years teaching childbirth classes and lactation consulting. Most recently she has been serving as the Director of the Family Medical Clinic. As her time at the clinic draws to a close, staff and those who have been assisted by Lesta's helpful knowledge will miss her presence and leadership.

Her family and coworkers are planning a retirement send off and would love to share some of your memories of her care for you or your children. Pictures or anecdotes of the kids then/now or both would be appreciated and treasured. If you have a memory to share please send it to Lestaretires@yahoo.com

Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast July 29

Community Support Of Estes Recycles Day (August 12) Means Much

Lower Fees This Year

The community has really come together to support Estes Recycles Day this year, with new financial sponsors and partners stepping up to help residents recycle responsibly at much lower fees than in previous years.

The League of Women Voters invites you to gather your hard-to-recycle items and join us on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Events Center Main Parking on Manford Avenue.

There will be a Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast held on July 29, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Lodge located at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Spaces are available for rent for $20.00. For more details call: 970-577-8585.

What Will Be Accepted At Estes Recycles Day, August 12?

SCRAP METAL & MICROWAVES (no fee)

DOCUMENTS TO BE SHRED-

DED ONSITE: Limit 3 banker’s boxes; no fee but Rotary scholarship donations encouraged and appreciated

ELECTRONICS: BIG reduction in fees this year (Computers $5; TVs $10-$20; smoke detectors $5; most other small electronics accepted free of charge.)

COMPACT FLUORESCENT

LIGHTS (CFLs only) (no fee)

BIKE TIRES & TUBES (no fee)

HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES (new this year, in partnership with the Town of Estes Park and the Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (no fee)

BATTERIES ACCEPTED:

• Alkaline (includes magnesium, mercury, silver oxide, and carbon zinc) – This is the most common household battery. Examples include the various sized batteries used in flashlights, hearing aids, radios, and

toys.

• Rechargeable (includes lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and nickel-metal hydride) – These batteries are labeled as rechargeable. Examples include batteries used in cameras, cell phones, and cordless power tools, and those embedded in tablet computers.

• Lithium (includes AA and AAA marked as lithium or CR, and coin cell) – These batteries are labeled as primary/metal or lithium. Examples include batteries used in calculators, watches, and small electronics.

PLEASE NOTE: We CANNOT accept:

• automotive/lead acid batteries used in cars and boats

• large output lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, hoverboards, and electric vehicle batteries

• damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries

• THC vape devices

• batteries generated from business operations.

Generous funding from Village Thrift Shop, Premier Members Credit Union of Estes Park and Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club offsets fees and operating expenses this year, helping residents to re-

“Our grant is reinforcing the community-level recycling that is already happening through the League of Women Voters and their partners,” he said. “Providing reduced or small fee recycling on Estes Recycles Day checks all the boxes of the Credit Union’s sustainability mission; providing a positive impact on financial, social, and environmental factors to move us toward a more sustainable future.” Chappell and some of his colleagues from the Premier Members Credit Union also will be volunteering at the event.

Village Thrift Shop in Estes Park also awarded a grant this year to support the

duce any financial burden associated with recycling. Computers will be accepted for $5; TVs for $10-$20,

depending on size; and smoke detectors for $5. Many smaller electronic items will be accepted for recycling without any charge at all, as will scrap metal, microwaves, CFL light bulbs, bike tires and tubes and household batteries. This is the year to clean out your unused items.

Premier Members Credit Union, a notfor-profit financial institution with 18 locations in Colorado including Estes Park, has stepped up specifically to support residents’ recycling of electronics. The credit union hired Garrett Chappell as their Senior Sustainability Manager last year. Already aware of the work the League was doing, he reached out to organizers to see how the credit union could help with this year’s event.

event. In the seven years since its foundation, the thrift shop has given more than $1,000,000 in grant funding to local notfor-profits. “We saw the need to help families with costs related to recycling and the grant is our way of doing that, “said Randy Maharry, an original founder. “We want to offer an affordable option to as wide a demographic as possible.”

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary regularly awards grants based on need and relevance to the community and this year they awarded the League of Women Voters a grant to offset operating costs for Estes Recycles Day.

A complete list of accepted items and fees is online at estesrecycles.org.

Grateful thanks to all our financial sponsors and collaborative partners for helping us all recycle responsibly.

La comunidad realmente se ha unida para apoyar al Día del Reciclaje en Estes en este año, con nuevos patrocinadores y socios financieros que se unen para ayudar a los residentes a reciclar de manera responsable a tarifas mucho más bajas que en años anteriores.

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes le invita a juntar sus artículos difíciles de reciclar y unirse a nosotros el sábado 12 de agosto, de 9 a.m. a las 12:00 de mediodía en el estacionamiento principal del Centro de Eventos, entrando por la Avenida Manford.

Los generosos fondos de Village Thrift Shop, Premier Members Credit Union of Estes Park y el Club Rotario “Sunrise del Valle de Estes” compensan las tarifas y los gastos operativos de este año, ayudando a los residentes a reducir cualquier carga financiera asociada con el reciclaje. Se aceptarán computadoras por $5; televisores por $10-$20, dependiendo del tamaño; y detectores de humo por $5. Muchos artículos electrónicos (dispositivos) más pequeños se aceptarán para reciclar sin cargo alguno, al igual que chatarra metálica, microondas, bombillas CFL, neumáticos y tubos de bicicleta y baterías domésticas. Este es el año para deshacerse de sus artículos no utilizados.

Premier Members Credit Union, una institución financiera sin fines de lucro con 18 sucursales en Colorado, incluido Estes Park, se ha esforzado específicamente para apoyar el reciclaje de productos electrónicos de los residentes. El año pasado, la cooperativa de ahorro y crédito contrató a Garrett Chappell como su Gerente Senior de Sostenibilidad. Ya consciente del trabajo que estaba haciendo la Liga, él se acercó a los organizadores para ver cómo su negocio patrón podría ayudar con el evento de este

año. “Nuestra subvención está reforzando el reciclaje a nivel comunitario que ya está ocurriendo a través de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes y sus socios”, dijo el Sr. Chappell. “Ofrecer reciclaje de tarifas reducidas o pequeñas en el Día de Reciclaje en Estes marca todas las casillas de la misión de sostenibilidad de la Cooperativa de Crédito; proporcionando un impacto positivo en los factores financieros, sociales y ambientales para avanzar hacia un futuro más sostenible”. El Sr. Chappell y algunos de sus colegas de Premier Members Credit Union también serán voluntarios en el evento.

Village Thrift Shop en Estes Park también otorgó una subvención en este año para apoyar al evento. En los siete años desde su fundación, la tienda de segunda

mano ha otorgado más de $1,000,000 en subvenciones a organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro. “Vimos la necesidad de ayudar a las familias con los costos relacionados con el reciclaje y la subvención es nuestra forma de hacerlo”, dijo el Sr. Randy Maharry, uno de los fundadores de la organización. “Queremos ofrecer una opción asequible a un grupo demográfico lo más amplio posible.”

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary otorga regularmente subvenciones en función de la necesidad y la relevancia para la comunidad y en este año le otorgó a la Liga de Mujeres Votantes una subvención para compensar los costos operativos del Día de Reciclaje en Estes. Una lista completa de artículos aceptados y tarifas está en línea en estesrecycles.org.

Agradecemos a todos nuestros patrocinadores financieros y socios colaboradores por ayudarnos a reciclar de manera responsable.

CHATARRA METÁLICA Y MICROONDAS (sin cargo)

DOCUMENTOS A TRITURAR

EN EL SITIO: Un límite de 3 cajas bancarias sin cargo; pero se alientan y aprecian las donaciones a las becas del Club Rotario.

ELECTRÓNICOS: GRAN reducción en las tarifas en este año (computadoras $5; televisores $10-$20; detectores de humo $5; la mayoría de los demás dispositivos electrónicos pequeños se aceptan sin cargo).

BOMBILLAS FLUORESCENTES

COMPACTAS (CFL) (sin cargo)

NEUMÁTICOS Y TUBOS DE BICICLETA (sin cargo)

BATERÍAS DOMÉSTICAS (nuevas en este año, en asociación con el municipio de Estes Park y el Programa de Desechos Domésticos Peligrosos (HHW) del Condado de Larimer (sin cargo).

BATERÍAS ACEPTADAS:

• Alcalina (incluye magnesio, mercurio, óxido de plata y zinc carbón): esta es la batería doméstica más común. Los ejemplos incluyen las baterías de varios tamaños que se usan en linternas, audífonos, radios y juguetes.

• Recargables (incluye iones de litio, níquel-cadmio e hidruro de níquelmetal): estas baterías están etiquetadas como recargables. Los ejemplos incluyen las baterías que se usan en las cámaras, los teléfonos celulares y las herramientas eléctricas inalámbricas, y las integradas en las tabletas.

• Litio (incluye AA y AAA marcadas como litio o CR, y de tipo botón): estas baterías están etiquetadas como primarias/metal o litio. Los ejemplos incluyen baterías utilizadas en calculadoras, relojes y pequeños dispositivos electrónicos.

TENGA EN CUENTA: NO

PODEMOS ACEPTAR:

• baterías automotrices/de plomo ácido utilizadas en automóviles o embarcaciones

• baterías de iones de litio de gran potencia utilizadas en bicicletas eléctricas, hoverboards y baterías de vehículos eléctricos

• baterías dañadas, defectuosas o retiradas del mercado (DDR)

• Dispositivos de vapeo de THC

• baterías generadas por operaciones comerciales.

¿Qué se aceptará en el Estes Recycles Day, el 12 de agosto?

El Apoyo Comunitario Del Día Del Reciclaje En Estes (12 De Agosto) Significa Tarifas Mucho Más Bajas En Este Año

It’s School Supply Time – Help Bright Christmas Fill Backpacks

Bright Christmas, in partnership with Crossroads and the schools, is ready to assist the families in our community who need help with the ever-increasing expense of school supplies. Our organization takes donations of new supplies and, through the generosity of our donors, purchases needed supplies, including headphones, backpacks, etc.

Last year our cost to fill backpacks with supplies was over $7,000! We were able to provide 127 filled backpacks and donated the remaining supplies to the schools.

In order to have enough supplies to meet the requests for assistance, we ask that families in need call Jess or Eva at

Crossroads to “register” their students (970 577-0610) or stop by Crossroads as soon as possible. Please bring your ID with you! You do not have to be a Crossroads client to get assistance but must meet income qualification guidelines. Students can pick up supplies starting on Wednesday, August 9th at Crossroads (1753 Wildfire Road) during regular business hours (10-4 Monday to Thursday, 10-1 Friday).

If you’d like to donate new school supplies, these items are always needed. Please, no crayons or looseleaf paper!

#2 Wooden Pencils (sharpened)

Crayola Color Pencils 24 ct. regular colors

Glue Sticks (Regular or Jumbo size)

Crayola Classic Colors Markers 10 Ct. Composition Books (Wide Ruled)

“Pink Pearl” Erasers

Collection boxes for new supplies are located at Ace Hardware (561 Lone Pine Dr.). Our thanks to Ace for their ongoing support of Bright Christmas!

If you would like to donate funds to help us with the cost of purchasing school supplies, please send a check to Bright Christmas, P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO, 80517. We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible. You may contact Nancy at 970 481-4390 for more information.

This is our 39th year of providing a “helping hand” to our community’s families in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the Bright Christmas program.

Kris Hazelton photo

By: Ravit Michener

When was the last time you really had some fun and learned something at the same time? Are you looking for a soulful event that will intrigue you and expand your knowledge? When you look around your home do your objects and possessions “spark Joy?” as Marie Kondo would say.

Gather up some family and friends and spend the day or the entire weekend visiting home studios all in a 10 mile radius. Meet your neighbors, make some new friends, find goodies that speak to you and mostly be inspired!! - This small and growing event is celebrating its seventh year and is a part of the Estes Arts District. Each year includes a combination of returning artists and new discoveries. There are eighteen artists in total, eleven of which are returning artists and 7 new artists; some have been in the Estes Valley for many years and some are newer to our mountain valley.

In collaboration with the Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave, unit 201 Estes Park, Co 80517. All 18 artists will have 1 piece displayed at the art opening Friday 7/22 from 5-7 featured in their opening reception featuring paintings by Marie Massey & Cheryl Gratias and sculpture by Judy Mitchell. Enjoy a plethora of local talent, a beautiful summer evening hors d'oeuvres, a glass of wine and scope out a sampling of all 18 artists.

Every week we introduce you to our artists, their background and their craft. This weeks Talent involves Photography, Fine art oil Painting by a dynamic husband and wife duo, wood turner & craftsman and abstract painting/ collage work. All info can be found on our web site www.epstudiotour.com, flyers and posters can be found at our local sponsors and the visitors center.

JERRY ALLISON Studio #6

When I moved to Colorado, I became fascinated by the ruins and rock art left

Estes Park Studio Tour July 29-30

behind by ancient native peoples. I began to travel the mountain and desert West to photograph these haunting places. As I began off trail hiking and scrambling in search of undocumented sites, I discovered the bones of many wild animals. These bones exerted a strange power over me. They called out to be seen, honored, made special. They allow themselves to reveal time’s passage and serve as a reminder of mortality, theirs and ours. One particular find of three adjacent bones alerted me to the deeper poetic possibilities they offered. I began to take them to my studio where I could have complete control of composition and lighting, letting them find their own arrangements. Afterwards I return them to their place in the wilderness. From this beginning came the Nature Morte series, now nearing eighty pieces.

On the Nature Vivre Photographs

“Every action generates an equal and opposite reaction” said Newton. Thus after a time of working with the beautiful bones, of exploring their elegance and the hard truths they tell, I needed to go to their opposite. I wanted to embrace the juicy, succulent richness of life – and what could embody that more than food! (Well, Sex, but this is a family friendly event) Fruits! Vegetables! Nuts! Pleasure! The earth’s bounty, given to us for the price of our labor, that requires no slaughter or butchery of another living creature on our part. As a serious amateur chef as well as an artist, I have delighted in this presentation of food as art.

JAMES BIGGERS

Studio #7

James Biggers is humbled and honored

time. He has participated in juried exhibitions from Connecticut to California, and has been featured in American Artist, Revue Magazine and Southwest Art. He has been published in two Landscape books; Art of the National Parks by Suzan Hallsten McGarry and Landscapes of Colorado by Ann Scarlet Daley. Today he lives and paints in Estes Park, Colorado. “As a landscape painter it has always been important to me to live in an inspiring environment. When I am able to look out each morning and view the wonders and spirit of the landscape, it inspires my paintings. This inspiration is further highlighted when painting on location .”

While in the process of developing his technical painting skills, Biggers discovered something else essential to art, and impossible to teach. He calls it the “heart of the painting”. “At some point, you have to put something of yourself into your painting, and until you do that, you will never have a great painting.” It is the “heart of the painting” that James strives to portray. He uses the skills he has developed over the years to bring this essence to life. While he realizes the importance of proper form, he also firmly believes the great techniques do not always make a great painting. “Technique is what gets people to walk up to your painting; HEART is what keeps them there.”

CATHY GOODALE Studio #7

Cathy Goodale is a dedicated, persist-

Szabo, to name a few master artists. The opportunities of travel and teaching workshops in different cultures such as Russia, Mexico, Africa, Spain, France, Ireland and Costa Rica will always be one of her greatest learning experiences. Cathy’s Galleries include Columbine Gallery in Loveland, Colorado, Arts Center of Estes Park in Estes Park, Colorado.

JOHN

John has always been passionate about

to be selected as the 2022 Legacy Artist for the Colorado Governor’s Show.

Looking at the world with a different eye, James Biggers looks for more than merely seeing the natural beauty of a scene. He tries to find the emotions that are tied up within a subject and portray those in his paintings. It is through the heart of the painting that he makes the emotional connection with the viewer that he feels is essential in great art.

While James graduated with a Fine Arts Degree from Central State University in Oklahoma, he credits most of his formal art training from individuals with whom he has studied such as Richard Schmid. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Africa, Alaska, Europe, Central America, and Mexico. Travel not only introduces new subjects, but allows one to look at old subjects in a new way. Painting from life is always exciting, always new, seeing something different each

ent, and educated artist whose style reflects her individuality. “If you pay attention, art transcends all parts of life and makes the ordinary things in life “a painting”. Her career has been filled with painting, teaching and learning. The demand for excellence, painting in oil and watercolor, continues to drive all of her endeavors and her imagination pushes her to paint past her “artistic safe places”.

Growing up in Denver, Colorado, with an early introduction to art classics through her grandmother was instrumental in leading Cathy to Stephens College in Missouri and to a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. She continued her art training at Denver University, studying commercial art under William Sanderson.

The opportunity to study with the best has been a gift. She has studied with Charles Reid, Richard Schmid, Burt Silverman, Carolyn Anderson and Zolton

working with wood. His devotion to reclaiming fallen trees—and finding a way for Mother Nature to have a second chance to show off her beauty—led him to the lathe and woodturning. Watch John turning utilitarian bowls and decorative items in his expansive wood studio.

His stop is a cross between beauty and great tools.

johnlynchwoodworking.com

JOHN LONG

Studio #9

I love the Estes Valley and the moun-

tains of Colorado. The beauty and the spirit of this land inspire me. My paintings and calligraphy are abstract representations of this landscape and its spirit. I wake up every morning ready to work in the studio…or to hike into the high mountain trails.

I welcome you to visit me and see my work at Blue Gate Garden & Studios. Come see our beautiful garden, too. jklongart.com

LYNCH Studio #8

First-Ever Fundraiser & Concert For Local Wolf & Dog Sanctuary

in our hearts. We’re supporting them by donating a percentage of our sales for this fundraiser. Dogs are uniquely special, and the people, like Drew, who dedicate their lives to saving them are even more so," said Allie Lillich and Adam Palumbo, Owners of Mangia Mangia Pizza food truck

"At Mountain Dog Sauce Company, we focus on supporting the movement for nationwide no-kill animal shelters. Since our inception, we have donated 5% of all proceeds to support that movement, regardless of our profitability. J4J is a shining example of an organization that shares our values, saving animals from high-kill shelters nationwide. As fellow Lyons residents, we are proud to support an organization right here in our hometown that is making a difference every day in the lives of wonderful animals who deserve a chance to flourish. We've had multiple opportunities to meet and interact with wonderful dogs from J4J that would have otherwise met a tragic fate and we're thrilled to join forces on this cause that we all hold near and dear," commended Eric Friedman, Owner, Mountain Dog Sauce, Co.

Save the date: July 29 at 2 p.m. in Lyons

Imagine this: it's 1 a.m. and you wake to see an unexpected transport truck driving up to your front door. The driver leaps out with a dog in their arms. The pup has been beaten, neglected, and recently doused in battery acid. This is a typical day for Drew Renkewitz, owner and sole operator of Just 4 Jacks Ranch & Sanctuary.

"Currently, we are caring for 75 resident wolves and dogs, rescued from 15 states," Renkewitz said. "They eat 110 lbs kibble per day with 20 lbs carrots and drink 90 gallons of water, so caring for them is no small feat" he added.

Just 4 Jacks Ranch & Sanctuary is a nonprofit northern breed rescue organization, based in Lyons, that is dedicated to saving the lives of at-risk wolves and dogs in high-kill shelters and other tragic situations.

"We're saving lives and saving beautiful Northern breeds that are at risk and misunderstood," said Renkewitz. "People don't do research before they get these dogs they've seen on TV shows like Game of Thrones and Yellowstone. My mission is to put an end to the killing of shelter dogs and to do everything in my power to create a world where no animal is killed for space, medical problems, or behavioral issues," Renkewitz added.

To support this Estes Valley organization, a group of dog-loving businesses and musicians are coming together for a first-ever Just 4 Jacks fundraiser on July 29th from 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Rock Garden at A-Lodge at 338 W. Main St in Lyons will host the event, with vendors from Estes Park Pet Supply, Mountain Dog Sauce Co., TNT Signs, and more. Estes Park favorite, Mangia Mangia Pizza will have their food truck

on-hand, dishing up pies, while guests enjoy live music from Billy Shaddox Group and American Hitman.

"We had the honor of hosting a few community events last year and although some of those occasions were tied to loss or difficult circumstance there was also an abundance of joy, celebration, and generally liveliness. In an effort to recreate these events it was important for us to put Lyons and the surrounding community at the heart of every event. I came up with the event series Tunes for a Cause which gave the spotlight to different organizations and nonprofits as an opportunity to promote and bring awareness to their cause. Drew and I connected at one of these events and got to talking about J4JRS and quickly agreed that we should host an event for the Sanctuary--it was an absolute no-brainer, we aren't just a dogfriendly establishment, we LOVE dogs and the work Drew and his team/volunteers are doing to care for them! We hope this event helps J4JRS bring in new donors and those interested in helping.

As for The Rock Garden we just hope that people come out and enjoy themselves enough to come back for one of our many other events, and if they also have an organization connect with us about ways we can help support them as well," said Rhea Davenport, General Manager, The Rock Garden at A-Lodge

"Just4Jacks is an amazing organization. Not only do the rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs when they’re able to, but they keep all dogs when rehoming is not an option. Both our dogs, featured on the truck and one as our logo, are rescues as well as husky/malamute mixes, so J4J’s really holds a very special place

“Drew and my friendship goes back 55 years. Over the past several years I have watched Drew travel the country pulling huskies, wolves and other breeds from

kill shelters. The work he’s done and continues to do is amazing. His dedication to his work and the dogs is very moving to all animal lovers. My business Locker Room Sportswear is proud to support and supply Just 4 Jacks their apparel, logo creation and merchandise to help raise money and fundraise for Drew to continue his incredible work, ” added Steve Cross, Owner, Locker Room Sportswear.

"When you're a one-person operation, caring for 75 dogs on 10 acres of land and you have nearly a third of your residents on medication or facing surgery because of abuse and trauma, it gets tough and we would not be able to save these beautiful animals without the support of our partners, especially the doctors at the Animal Medical Center of Estes Park, Dr. Jeffrey Fish and his amazing team of expert vets, and the kindness of folks like Steve at LRS sportswear, Tim at TNT signs, Will at Estes Park Pet Supply, Rhea at A-Lodge, and all the others who have come together to create this fundraiser; it's overwhelmingly wonderful to know we'll be able to help these wolves and dogs live better lives because of this event and the people who come out for it," Renkewitz added.

For more information about the event, the Just 4 Jacks organization, dogs eligible for rehoming, or to donate to the ranch and sanctuary, visit their website www.just4jacksranchsanctuary.org

Three Day Gypsy Jazz Festival August 11-13, 2023

M&M Productions (Greg Miles & Erika Metzler) are thrilled to be producing another Gypsy Jazz event and this time it’s a three day festival, Friday August 11th through Sunday August 13th, the first of its kind in Estes Park.

Have you attended any of the previous concerts that M&M Productions has produced over the past six years? Maybe you were at one of the [sold out/standing room only] Boston-based Rhythm Future Quartet concerts held at Historic Park Theatre? Or perhaps you attended the packed out Argentinian guitarist Gonzalo Bergara concert held at Performance Park? Max O’Rourke & Greg Loughman of Rhythm Future Quartet returned to Estes and played at Twin Owls Steakhouse two years ago—maybe you were there dining to their beautiful renditions of jazz standards & gorgeous originals?

Brazilian Cesar Garabini & Finnish Olli Soikkeli, both exceptional guitarists, have performed here twice over the past six years—maybe you were able to hear their guitar wizardry?

These past concerts have drawn in many a crowd & this festival promises to please old fans & new (to the genre) alike.

You might be asking ‘What exactly IS Gypsy Jazz?’

“In 1928, Romani musical virtuoso “Django Reinhardt” burned the left side of his body in a caravan fire. He was told he would never play again but instead re-invented the guitar as a solo instrument to be played with only his two remaining fingers. That is the very, very short of it as, since his debut as the Romani "King of Swing,” Django Reinhardt (or as we often just call him, Django) has become a mythical figure in the canon of jazz guitar and a French and Romani cultural hero.

Django was a jazz musician first and foremost but his style was so incredibly unique that it left a whole genre in its wake. Jazz in its time was music for horns and drums. Django replaced this with instruments of his Romani (Sinti) culture. Instead of drums, Django was accompanied by two Selmer guitars playing a growling rhythm percussive enough to fit the role. The lead horns were given to Django’s solo guitar and the violin of Stephane Grappelli. Behind all of this was a double bass. The original

Quintette of the Hot Club of France, featuring Django and Joseph Reinhardt, Roger Chaput, Stephane Grappelli, and Louis Voila, found it difficult to market their music despite their genius. Few record labels were ready to produce swing music made entirely by stringed instruments. However, Django and every iteration of his band found fame internationally and much so he survived Nazi-occupied France which sought to exterminate both Romani and Swing music.

Django died of an aneurysm in May 1953 at the age of 43 but his music lived on. Sinti Romani families integrated his stylings into their gospel and folk music, jazz musicians took inspiration from his tone, phrasing and composition. Most importantly, his family carried his legacy

classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary.

Cesar Garabini returns for his third visit to Estes Park with his new, Choroinspired trio, Fogo no Trio.

Choro, the predecessor to the wellknown Brazilian music styles Samba and Bossa Nova. Choro began in the 1890s as a mix of European classical and folk with African rhythms, its popularity began in

as lundu and batuque began to experiment with other music genres, such as polka and waltz. The result was a new genre of music that incorporated European and African music cultures and strongly emphasized instrumentals rather than vocals. It is recognized as a uniquely Brazillian form of jazz that developed over the same time period in the 19th century as Ragtime and Dixieland in the States.

Aaron Walker returns with his trio & then with his full band on Sunday, Swing Je T’aime, the Denver-based band he put together in 2010.

Laura Iyengar, the vocalist who wowed the crowd at her debut appearance at Performance Park in 2018, returns with Aaron to wow us once again.

For nearly a decade, Denver-based LAPOMPE has been dazzling crowds with what they call ‘mountain swing’ and they’ll hit the stage on Sunday, August 13th, for their first Estes Park performance.

through the work of French and German Sinti Romani who replicated the sound of his original quintette. Sometime in the 1970s, this style became codified as “Gypsy Jazz.”-Tom Carlson, La Tonique News, January 5, 2021

The genre has a rich and beautiful history and has grown in popularity across the world over the past decades.

This festival touts some of the genre’s best—

Rhythm Future Quartet returns for their fifth visit to Estes Park. The acoustic jazz ensemble and Boston-based Rhythm Future Quartet has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of Gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound, influenced by the

the 1900s and continues to present day.

Choro’s roots came from a remarkable blend of musical genres. In the 1890s, musicians in Rio de Janeiro that were already influenced by African beats such

Jeremy Mohney & his Band, a Boulder-based swing band, will make their second appearance in Estes Park on Sunday, August 13th. Mohney has been leading a swing band out of Colorado for over a decade and his band have been seen on stage at popular swing dance venues across the country and delights dancers and listeners alike. He’s a talented Swooner Crooner & so fun to hear.

More complete bios & links to listen to their music on the website: www.gypsyjazzcolorado.com

Erika Metzler & Greg Miles

Rhythym Feature Quartet

Cesar Garabini

Aaron Walker and Swing Je T’aime

Lapompe

The weekend will provide many opportunities to hear these world-class musicians in several, closeby settings. Greg and Erika have loved partnering with local businesses to co-create events in the past and this year’s festival is no exception. There will be “pop-up” performances around town —Avant Garde Aleworks, Snowy Peaks Winery, Sunday brunch at Mother’s Cafe—along with two ticketed events (Saturday night at Historic Park Theatre and Sunday afternoon 1-6 p.m. at Performance Park for the big Gypsy Jazzapalooza) and also some Gypsy Jazz workshops Saturday morning offered by several of the musicians, for those interested in expanding their musical knowledge & skill.

Please plan to join in on the festival kick-off, starting Friday evening at Twin Owls Steakhouse (reservations at www.taharaa.com) for an “Amuse Bouche/Gypsy Manouche,” hosted by Thad Eggen & Sandra Huerta with live music provided by many of the festival’s musicians. It promises to awaken your senses and give you a taste of the musical weekend ahead.

M&M Productions would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the many local sponsors who are making this event possible; the Estes Arts District, Visit Estes Park, Trailblazer Broadband, Mountain Song Lutherie, Scott Metzler’s Human Centered Leadership Group, 7522 Automotive, Estes Park News, Ridgeline Hotel, Twin Owls Steakhouse, Richardson Team Realty, Bird & Jim, Hunter’s Chophouse, Ziggi’s Coffee, Tom Thomas @ First Colorado Realty, Raven’s Roast, Snowy Peaks Winery, Cafe de Pho Thai/Elevations Eatery, Guy & Leslie Van der Werf, Avant Garde Aleworks, Rocky Mountain Majesty, Estes Park Lumber, Estes Pet Supply and Kind Coffee. They would also like to thank Thad Eggen for his ongoing efforts in bringing quality music to Estes Park and his tireless energy in supporting this inaugural Gypsy Jazz festival. Please join them in showing your gratitude to the generous people be-

hind these amazing, local businesses. If you would like to join this growing list of sponsors, please email M&M Productions at gypsyjazzcolorado@gmail.com. They would love to partner with you in bringing this kind of quality music to Estes Park.

For tickets, weekend schedule, workshop sign ups, and more information, please visit www.GypsyJazzColorado.com

Jeremy Mohney & His Band

The other evening we sought out a quiet place to watch the fireworks over Estes Lake. As always, the display was, seemingly, perfectly presented and we thoroughly enjoyed the show…right up to and through the ‘finale’. But, somehow, it had a different ‘feel’ when being presented on a night that wasn’t the ‘Fourth’, with blue grass and other musical background sounds, replacing patriotic music. Nonetheless, we know that our ‘city fathers’ did the best they could and it was a delightful display.

The whole ‘Independence Day’, with belated fireworks, has caused me to reflect on ‘freedom’ as we see it in our society today. Perhaps I can trigger your thoughts about how we see this wonderful commodity in our nation today. We certainly hear a lot about the ‘need’ for more, and the sensed ‘lack’ of it in our day and time.

In the midst of these thoughts about freedom, I couldn’t help thinking of that day long ago when my wife and I toured Norman Rockwell’s art studio on an eastern state swing. Rockwell, as you may remember, painted fund-raising pictures to assist our nation’s efforts to sell war bonds, during World War II. His artistic works helped tremendously in this great effort, as patriotic Americans dug deep to support the war.

Rockwell’s ‘Four Freedoms’ focused on these wonderful freedoms that we have come to cherish today. Those pictures depicted: ‘The Freedom of Speech and Expression’; ‘The Freedom of Worship’; ‘The Freedom from Want’; and ‘The Freedom from Fear’. The paintings wonderfully depicted those things that our nation has long held dear. We can see where we stand in our day when we read about the many homeless and others who suffer from ‘want’, and the countless thousands who experience ‘fear’ on a daily basis. We still have a ways to go, don’t we?

However, as I have thought about our demands for ‘freedom’ in our time, I feel that we can almost boil them down into ‘two freedoms’. I think all of us could say that the freedoms we hear about today are: ‘the freedom TO’ and ‘the freedom FROM’. Just think about our society in recent years. We hear of so many who are demanding ‘to do’ things that often were not allowed in the past. There was a time when abortion was not allowed, but now, in many places, women have demanded the ‘freedom to do’ just that. Think about all the things that people have demanded ‘the freedom to do’, in terms of sex-related issues. “We demand our rights (freedom) to…!” Think about the many things that people demand the ‘right (freedom) to do to their own bodies’: things outside, and things within. And, most often those ‘freedoms’ are granted, by laws, and public opinion.

The second ‘freedom’ that we hear about, is the ‘freedom from’, and quite often this freedom is claimed by those who have staunchly demanded the ‘freedom to’. People often exercise their ‘freedom to do’…in their lifestyle and actions…and then demand the ‘freedom from’… criticism, punishments for, protests against (although they’ve had lavish protests ‘for’), a disapproving look, or mentioning in a negative way, despite the contention of Rockwell’s ‘Freedom of Speech’ and ‘Expression’ painting, and the guaranteed right granted to all in our nation.

As I’ve shared these thoughts, I’ve simply desired to make all of us aware of the way that some of our ‘freedoms’ are slipping away and being eroded by the actions of others. We are guaranteed the ‘right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’. And I think that all of us can be blessed in these areas, by our personal decisions to, rather than just focusing on others and ways they may act, look at ourselves. Let’s each focus on our own “Freedom to…” and exercise such freedoms, and our own “Freedom from…”, encouraging others to respect those rights. In our nation, let’s all make sure that others’ ‘Rights to’ and ‘Rights from’ are being respected and protected, to the best of our ability.

May we always be able to celebrate America as the ‘Land of the Free!’ For this to happen each of us have to be the ‘Brave’ who exercise our freedoms

God bless America and may it become a place where all of us can speak ‘freely’, worship ‘freely’, and be increasing ‘free’ from ‘want’ and ‘fear’. Each of us can help this become more of a reality.

Bob Lewis

Trace Bundy Free Performances At

YMCA Of The Rockies

July 21 - July 27

On Sunday, July 23, Trace Bundy will be the guest musician for the 10:00 a.m. worship in Hyde Chapel. He will also perform a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

From Boulder, Colorado, Bundy is a world-renowned acoustic guitar player known for his phenomenal performances and creative musical style. Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.

Bundy’s unique career has brought him across the world, with sold-out concerts in 28 countries and counting – from high-tech performance halls in South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala.

In 2008 Bundy earned the title of “Most Promising New Talent” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and came in third in the same magazine's "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist of the Year" category. Audiocast Magazine from Austin, Texas, claims, “Bundy's live show is without a doubt an event that needs to be witnessed rather

than told about.” Over the past couple of years, Trace has shared the stage with Knopfie (Dire Straits), Bill Nershi (String Cheese), Brandi Carlile, Olivia Newton-John, Judy Collins, and Chris Hillman(the Bryds) among others. He has independently sold over 130,000 albums on his record label, Honest Ninja Music. His video clips circulate virally at astonishing speed, with over 40 million YouTube views to date.

To learn more about Trace Bundy and his music, visit www.tracebundy.com/.

The concert will be held in the newly renovated Hyde Chapel on the YMCA grounds. The recently completed renovation has readied Hyde Chapel for the future while honoring its rich history. To enhance the connection to nature, the chapel received a larger window, offering stunning views of the mountain surroundings. New wood flooring, a new audio/visual system and a redesigned parking lot now offer a more accessible worship space. The general public is invited to come see the new worship space during weekly worship or during any of the many other ongoing summer scheduled events.

This Sunday night concert is a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2023 Summer Worship program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2023 Summer Worship activities at ymcarockies.org/Activities, and follow the link to the latest Activity Schedule.

Estes Park Woman’s Club Trunk Treasures Sale

Estes Park Woman’s Club will hold a Trunk Sale on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Members will be selling items and crafts from the trunks of their cars in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church (920 Big Thompson Ave.) from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will also be a yummy bake sale. All proceeds go to the Estes Park Woman’s Club. This is a major fundraiser for the club which supports the Estes Park community by giving to the library, school, RMNP, Crossroads and other local organizations. Mark this date on your calendar.

Roy Dearen Of Blue Sky To Perform Solo

Concert On July 25

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu

July 24 – 28

Monday, July 24 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans, potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side

Tuesday, July 25 BBQ Platter – Pulled Pork & Beef Brisket w/ Baked Beans, coleslaw & corn bread

Wednesday, July 26 Patty Melt Sandwich w/ Tomato Salad

Thursday, July 27 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, July 28 Salmon (4 oz. grilled) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup of the day

July 31 – Aug 4

Monday, July 31 Country Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Aug 1 Beef Pot Roast w/ Rice, gravy & vegetables

Wednesday, Aug 2 Monte Cristo Sandwich (ham, turkey, swiss & cheddar cheese on TX toast) w/ Pasta Salad

Thursday, Aug 3 Baked Mac ‘n Cheese w/ Beef Brisket charred ends, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Aug 4 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

Everyone is invited to a free concert with Roy Dearen from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25. Enjoy classic songs from the Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Eagles, Elton John, and so many others. Roy sings vocals while playing electronic keyboards. Not only does Roy recreate the fabulous songs of the 60s and 70s, but the use of advanced technology allows him to reproduce the wonderful harmonies of these songs live and in real time.

Do not let the name of the venue throw you off – all are welcome to this concert at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC), 1760 Olympian Lane. Light refreshments are provided, and you can also bring your lunch or order from the EPSCC the day before (see below).

Roy began singing and playing the piano at the age of six. He first played professionally in his early 20s in Austin, TX, performing rock songs from the 60s and 70s when these masterpieces were still new! His emphasis today is in recreating the experience of this unprecedented era in popular music. Roy has a repertoire of over 170 tunes, each one for which he claims to have a special affection. You may recognize Roy from attending one of his special tribute shows presented

each year in the fall, such as his concert of Beatles songs.

Roy has performed solo as “Faded with Minor Rust” at Performance Park, the American Legion, Snowy Peaks Winery, Cousin Pats, and several times at the EPSCC. He has recently joined up with other local musicians in the new popular band “Blue Sky.” Watch for their performances this summer at Elk Meadow Lodge, the American Legion, and other venues. If you are interested in having Roy perform at your upcoming private or public event, contact him at roykdear@yahoo.com.

The meal on Tuesday is a delicious BBQ Platter of pulled pork and beef brisket with baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread. The cost of a meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $10 for nonmembers. You must order your meal before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24. For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the concert, please call (970) 581-2195.

This community presentation is organized by Renee Hodgden of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers. Renee is certified as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist by the National Association of Realtors and can be reached at rhodgden@remax.net.

Meals are $7 for current 2023 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, July 24th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, July 21st. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15; Yoga T-T 10:15-11:15; Circuit Balance Class Mondays 1-1:45 PM

Mahjong Tuesdays 10 – 2

Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)

Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wed. of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM

Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

SUMMER HOURS

Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

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Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

ALL AGES

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Miniature European Clock Towers Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 25, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Assemble and paint a miniature (HO scale), working clock tower. Recommended for adults and teens. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program

event.

Game Night! Ⓡ

Thursday, July 27, 5-6:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Play board games from our own collection as well as ones generously provided by Frames, Games, and Things

Unnamed. All ages welcome – bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Snacks and refreshments provided.

Tibetan Prayer Flags Ⓡ

Thursday, July 27, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Design a string of Rocky Mountain themed Tibetan prayer flags using an assortment of stamps and block printing tools. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Intro to A. I. Ⓡ Wednesday, August 2, 34:30 p.m., Wasson Room Chat GPT, Mid-Journey, Dall-

E… What are these AI systems and how do they work? We’ll explore answers to these questions as we learn the tools and concepts of artificial intelligence.

Computer & Phone Assistance

Thursday, August 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Makerspace

Having an issue with your computer and/or phone? Need to learn a fix or a new feature? Pop in with your device and our tech team will do our best to help.

ADULTS

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Yoga, Meditation, & Pranayama Breathing Ⓡ

Thursday, July 27, 10-11:30 a.m., Estes Park Yoga Studio

Get a feel for Nepal and India while practicing yoga, meditation, and pranayama breathing. All yoga experience levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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Crying in the Bathroom:

Author Talk with Erika Sánchez Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m., online Chat with award-winning author Erika Sánchez about her original, moving, and disarmingly funny memoir-inessays, Crying in the Bathroom.

Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

TEENS & KIDS

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Passport: India!

Henna Art Ⓡ

Wednesday, July 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Try your hand at henna tattoos using henna markers and stencils on your arms. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Book vs. Movie Club: Sinbad Ⓡ

Saturday, July 29, 12:30-2 p.m., Hondius Room

Book or movie—which did you like best?

We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Snacks and drinks provided. A “Wander the

World” Summer Reading Program event.

Tween & Teen End of Summer Celebration Ⓡ

Tuesday, August 1, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program with snacks, drinks, free books, and the final prize drawing. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Artwork Wednesday: Collage A Journal Ⓡ

Wednesday, August 2, 5-6 p.m., Makerspace

Prep your school supplies or just decorate your personal journal with magazines, newspapers, and other print materials. All supplies provided.

Teen Advisory Council Ⓡ

Thursday, August 3, 6-7 p.m., Hondius Room

Monthly meeting for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) who would like to recommend ideas for library programming, design for future teen space, and collection purchases for their age group.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Learn more and sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Library Storytimes

Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Making Music with Nancy Bell: Wed., July 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Read to Therapy Dog Bo: Tues., August 1 at 10 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Wed., August 2 at 4:30 p.m.

Visit India & Nepal with Mindfulness & Movement Ⓡ Tuesday, July 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Estes Park Yoga Studio

Through games, stories, and kidfriendly mindfulness and yoga activities, we’ll explore India and Nepal with our minds and bodies to learn the origins of meditation. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

MAKERSPACE CLASSES

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ Monday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. repeated Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Cliffhanger Used Books

Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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2024 One Book One Valley Finalists Announced

For over eleven years, community members have made it a tradition to read and discuss a shared book on an annual basis, always making new friends in the process. The literary celebration called One Book One Valley has taken us on over a decade of amazing journeys.

We’ve visited Depression-era Appalachia, relived the rollicking Wild West, and traveled back in time to the Việt Nam War. Last January, we explored the underbelly of archaeology in Finders Keepers by Craig Childs. Hundreds of residents joined in reading this transformative ghost story about the nature of the past and the things we leave behind.

Where will we go next?

After much review and careful thought, our One Book One Valley committee, made up of community members like you, narrowed the selection down to three titles, each with great discussion and program potential. Now through August 18, we’re seeking your vote to choose the 2024 book.

Without further ado,

Celebrate National Book Lovers’ Day on August 9

here are the three finalists listed alphabetically by author:

● The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

● Circe by Madeline Miller

● The Lagering Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

Visit

estesvalleylibrary.org to find brief summaries of each book and cast your vote to choose the winner (please submit one vote per person). Take part in this opportunity to celebrate literacy, community, storytelling, and civic dialogue through the shared reading of a single title.

We'll reveal the winning title in early November, then One Book One Valley takes place in January. Copies of the book will be available for reading and sharing, thanks to generous support from the Library Friends & Foundation.

Thanks also goes to our “One Book” committee, which over the past decade has been composed of Library staff, Friends & Foundation board members, and book-loving community volunteers. Learn more and vote now at estesvalleylibrary.org.

By: Sarah Walsh, Executive Director, Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation

For many years, August signaled the annual summer used book sale. Folks would queue up around the block and shop ‘til they dropped. Now, our “big book sale fundraiser” has a perfect yearround home at Cliffhanger Used Books. No need to coordinate your schedule or wait in line!

Wednesday, August 9 is National Book Lovers’ Day. As a thank you to our Estes Valley Friends & Foundation members, volunteers, and our book-loving community, every book is only $1. Find an end-of-summer read or even start your holiday shopping early. Cliffhanger will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. – early birds will get the worm (and the best selection).

On average, Cliffhanger raises over $90,000 per year in used book sales. Those funds go right back into collections, resources, services, and programs at the Estes Valley Library. How does it all happen? We currently have 70 volunteers who contribute 200 hours of collective time each week. Wow. We couldn’t do it without them.

Library donors make signature programs like One Book One Valley possible. For over eleven years, the Estes Valley community has joined together to read and discuss a shared book. The support of donors is what funds extra copies of the book to be shared and reshared among many readers. That support also underwrites the many program activities, including the culminating author visits. Voting for 2024’s One Book One Valley is now open – check out this

year’s finalists and vote online before August 18.

The Friends & Foundation funds other great collections and resources, too. If you’re an adult looking for a hot new read, browse the Library’s “Lucky Day” collection. It’s packed with bestsellers and the latest buzzworthy books. If you’re a guardian of a young child, check out the monthly Storybook Explorer kits, complete with a book and activity, or have Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection mailed to your preschool child’s home. Donor support brings children's book authors like Christina Soontornvat, Yuyi Morales, and Memo Plastilina to the schools.

The Library Building has been in operation for over 30 years, and the Friends & Foundation has long been part of that legacy. In recent years, donors funded the 2nd Floor improvements—including technology upgrades, the comfort of the Quiet Room, and the Makerspace, where creativity flourishes with handson tools and crafts.

Interested in becoming a donor and part of this community of Library Love? From the Library website, you can arrange a one-time donation. Or, for greater convenience, schedule a recurring gift, where an amount of your choosing is automatically contributed each month. It’s an easy, efficient way to give. Thank you!

Library Love brightens our community in so many ways, and the Library Friends & Foundation provide the spark and magic to make that possible. Learn more at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Bella, Dobby, Red, Seven, Cherry & Cleo In Need Of New Loving Families

Bella is a very sweet 18 month old dog who weighs about 40 pounds. She loves to play, is a great companion and is good with other dogs.

Dobby is a 37 pound, four year old Shiba Inu mix and he is a sweet little dude. He loves people and is also good with other dogs.

Sweet Red is waiting for his special someone! He is approximately one

year old, very loving and playful and he really loves catnip.

Seven is a sweet young baby. He is very affectionate, playful and fun loving. He would probably be just fine with other kitties with a little time. He really loves people. Seven has been with us for about three weeks and nobody has shown any interest in this great little guy. If you are looking to add a fun family member, stop by the

Estes Park Pet Lodge to meet him!

Cherry is a little shy but she is a fun girl after she warms up. She is eleven months old, does well with other dogs and weighs about 35 lbs.

Cleo is a gorgeous 1 1/2 years old Siamese. She loves to be pet, is very sweet and would love to be a lap cat. She would be fine with another independent cat or in a home on her own.

Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet any of these special pets. Don’t shop, please adopt!

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Estes Park Special Olympics Tuesday Bowling

Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate.

For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.

Local Groups To Honor Jim Detterline

The Estes Park Village Band, The Jazz Big Band and Longs Peak Reunion are combining forces to honor former Longs Peak Ranger Jim Detterline, who died in 2016. "Jim was truly a Renaissance man" said Mike Caldwell of Estes Park. The groups created a GoFundMe page in Jim's name to create a memorial plaque to be placed in Estes. The amount of donations will determine the size of the plaque. If anyone would like to contribute, please visit GoFundMe and enter Jim Detterline to get started. In addition, there is a live silent auction, ending August 20th, 2023 of a commemorative flag

that Dr. Detterline carried to the summit of Longs Peak when he broke the world record of Longs Peak summit climbs. The flag is signed by Detterline. Interested bidders can visit longspeakreunion.com to bid. All proceeds from that auction will go towards the memorial also. Don't forget to attend Longs Peak Reunion 2023 to be held August 18th to the 20th in Estes Park. This years presentation will include a 150th Anniversary program honoring Isabella Birds 1873 climb to the summit of Longs.

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Isabella Bird Presentation At Longs Peak Reunion 2023

The 2023 Longs Peak Reunion, August 18th-20th, 2023, will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Isabella Bird's October 1873 historic climb of Longs Peak with Rocky Mountain Jim Nugent.

The August 19th event will be held at American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park, featuring 'A Lady Climbs Longs Peak: Isabella Bird in Her Own Words". Relive the famous climb with a slide show and readings from A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, narrated Fran Bagenal, who like Isabella was born and reared in England. Fran will also speak as part of a panel of women involved with Longs Peak. In 1998, she was rescued from a mishap on Lamb's Slide at the foot of the East Face of Longs, involving a high speed tumble (which she refers to as 'Fran's Slide) by a team led by Jim Detterline, whose life will also be celebrated August 19th. The presentation is produced and narrated by Stan Adamson, editor/publisher of the last five editions of Paul Nesbit's Longs Peak: Its Story and a Climbing

Lunch Time...

Guide.

The full program Saturday runs from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will include a panel of women climbers and historians including Lisa Foster (holder of the current women's record of documented ascents, at 196+, Janet Robertson (author of The Magnificent Mountain Women), and Fran Bagenal. Other speakers include Mike Caldwell, Norman Nesbit, Bill Alexander, Bernard Gillett and Roger Briggs, and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

The event will be welcomed and introduced by Wendy Koenig, the Mayor of Estes Park.

For a full lineup, please check www.longspeakreunion.com as the planning progresses. There will be a celebration concert at Performance Park on Elkhorn Ave in Estes Park on Friday evening, August 18th. The weekend will conclude with a BBQ picnic at the Meeker Park Lodge, Allenspark, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th All events are free and open to the public.

Photos by Jim Ward

Orchard Creek Bluegrass Band To Perform Sat. July 22nd

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Performance Park

Free admission.

Sponsored by Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley

Orchard Creek Band is a group of committed Colorado musicians - Dave Richardson (banjo), Keith Murdock (Dobro), Jan Springer (guitar) Kevin Slick (mandolin) and Todd Ball (bass). Their confluence came quite naturally. The musicians were enjoying local blue-

grass jams in the Boulder, CO area and were impressed by each other's talent. Even though their musical backgrounds are wide and varied, the combination of styles has become a vibrant and diverse bluegrass blend of traditional forms, contemporary and original concepts, gospel touches and a lot of fun. They play at Bluegrass festivals and other venues in Colorado and neighboring states. It's fresh picked bluegrass that is sure to please!

Come To The Allenspark Bazaar On Aug. 5

The big event of the Allenspark summer, second only to the Fourth of July celebration, is the annual Bazaar hosted by the Hilltop Guild. It is always on the first Saturday of August and this year that's Aug. 5.

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. enjoy homemade arts and crafts, dandelion jelly, homemade baked goods and gourmet sandwiches. Food trucks will be on the premises. There's plenty of parking and admission is free.

If the weather is fine, you will be able to stroll among seven vendors while enjoying music by the Railroad Ramblers. Inside the Kelley House, Guild members will showcase their handicrafts. The loom room will feature woven items from shoelaces to rugs. Several quilts will be for sale. The ever-popular "scrubbies" for kitchen tasks also will be available. Handmade knitted washcloths and embroidered tea towels always sell quickly. The White Elephant offers a wide selection of gently used household items at bargain prices while the nearby book hut has a wide selection of books and puzzles.

Check out Hilltop Guild events at the web page www.hilltopguild.org.

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Call Trisha for an appointment to view 506 A Grand Estates Drive, offered for $419,000

UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

4 delightful homes/enchanting and private

The ladies of the Hilltop Guild earmark much of the money made at the Bazaar for local college scholarships.

"This year, $11,500 in scholarships went to four students in Estes Park and three in Lyons," said Jen Bell, president of the Guild.

Historic Bunce School, a one-room schoolhouse built in 1888, is located within walking distance of the Kelley House and will be open on Aug. 5.

"Kids love to see what it was like in the old days," said Mary Rushing, volunteer.

If the weather is fine on that day, volunteer Roz Doak will be on the front porch demonstrating how to spin wool or fleece into yarn.

Bunce School also will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays Aug. 19 and Sept. 2. Kids will be able to take part in a scavenger hunt inside the school identifying such items as an ice box, antique clay marbles game, lunch pail, leather book holder, antique sewing machine and more.

The Guild is located at 18720 Highway 7 south of Allenspark en route to Lyons. Bright outdoor flags will mark the location. And if you can't make the Bazaar, come to the Fall Festival Sept. 23!

With the crucial need for employee housing and shortage of residential rentals in the Estes Park area, this diverse property offers a variety of options and investment potential. Once used as Ranger cabins for RMNP, these 4 cabins were moved to this peaceful location in 1935. Comprised of: One - 3 bedroom 1bath; Two - 2 bedroom 1 bath; and One - I bedroom 1 bath, PLUS detached garage/workshop and detached shed for an abundance of storage. Each home is fully furnished and has its own unique character and charm, decorated with original knotty pine; delightful artistic finishes; efficient wood stoves, and a flagstone, wood burning fireplace. All homes have their own private laundry and doggie friendly fenced in yards, decks and patios. Within walking distance to Country Store/retail and 5 minute drive to the entrance to the RMNP. City water and sewer. Move-in ready, must see to appreciate! Call Trisha to tour this special property located at 1301 Strong Ave., Offered at $1,212,000.

Partners Youth Mentoring Programs...You Can Be The Difference!

We are always in need of positive adult role-models to volunteer as mentors. Our kids are ages 7 to 17 years old with diverse interests and needs. We create partnerships based on shared interests, common values, and logistical preferences. Partners provides volunteers with training and support, as well as inclusion in a caring and active community. These are the roles we have available:

Community-Based Mentors

Develop a long-term relationship with a local youth, including them in everyday activities in the community and sharing your life with your mentee. Partnerships meet an average of three hours a week for a minimum of one year.

School-Based Mentors

Meet one-to-one with a student who needs extra support in the academic setting.

These Partnerships meet an average of one hour a week for a minimum of one academic year.

Nexus Activity Volunteers

Help out with the monthly group activities for youth who are waiting to be matched with mentors.

Nexus Activity Volunteers are asked to assist with group activities, including transporting youth, 6 times per year.

For more information visit our website: poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/, call 970-577-9348, or email: kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.

Photo by Michael

The Care And Feeding Of Bandwidth Hogs

Many internet users experience a sluggish connection even with “high-speed internet. ” They’ve invested in a good Wi-Fi router, perhaps a range extender, and may have even upgraded to a faster internet plan.

So why do they find themselves frequently frustrated by slowdowns and freezeups? What about their devices—or internet plan— causes this underwhelming performance? And what, if anything, can people do to reduce or even eliminate these issues?

The most likely culprits behind poor internet performance are bandwidth hogs—devices and online activities that gobble up too much bandwidth and slow down everyone’s internet access.

The good news is Trailblazer Broadband’s advanced fiber network provides exceptionally high upload and download speeds (1 Gbps or 1000 Mbps) and the much-overlooked bandwidth capacity that only fiber internet can offer. Combined, fiber’s high speeds and excellent bandwidth can end internet sluggishness.

We discuss bandwidth in greater detail below and explain why every internet customer needs to understand it.

Then, we turn to the most common bandwidth hogs in most people’s homes—devices and online activities— and then explain how Trailblazer Broadband’s best speed tiers can help resolve any bandwidth issues.

What Is Bandwidth—and Why Is Higher Bandwidth So Important?

Bandwidth can be confusing. Put simply, bandwidth is the amount of information an internet connection can manage per second.

Bandwidth doesn’t measure a particular internet connection's rate (or speed). Instead, it’s about the volume of online data a connection can “carry” and transfer at any given time.

High bandwidth levels let internet users accomplish activities like streaming TV shows, participating in video calls, playing online games, and posting to social media simultaneously without any slowdowns.

More bandwidth is indispensable for keeping an active online household productive—and happy!

What Exactly Is a Bandwidth Hog?

A bandwidth hog is a colloquial term for a device or online activity that eats up more than its fair share of bandwidth. It hogs too much bandwidth and greedily takes it from other devices or activities. Keep in mind that everyday web browsing typically has little impact on overall bandwidth use.

Some devices are famous bandwidth hogs. So, just by turning on and connecting to a bandwidth hog, a huge amount of available bandwidth on your internet connection will be used.

And certain activities require excess bandwidth to carry out your needs. So when even one (or more) bandwidth hogs are activated, the dreaded slowdowns and freeze-ups can occur, leading to frustration and anger in your home!

Common Household Bandwidth Hogs

Smart TVs

Today’s smart TVs feature enhanced technology that displays amazing picture quality.

High-definition, 4K, and 4K Ultra-HD TVs produce stunning imagery and hog lots of bandwidth in the process. Using your smart TV will devour an enormous slice of your home internet’s bandwidth. If you have limited bandwidth capacity, your smart TV could impact other devices and online activities or even slow down a show you want to watch.

Video Streaming

By far the activity with the most excessive use of bandwidth is streaming video.

Netflix tends to be the top offender, in part due to its popularity and vast library of content. Many people stream shows and movies on other devices like their tablets rather than just their smart TVs. And if you have more than one person in your household—and multiple tablets and phones in use—your

Estes Valley Community Fund Awards

$27,800

To Local Nonprofits

The Estes Valley Community Fund Committee (EVCFC), a grantmaking committee of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, recently awarded $27,800 to eight nonprofit organizations:

• Art Center of Estes Park

• Crossroads Ministries of Estes Park

• Disabled Resource Services

• Estes Valley Library Friends

• The Old Gallery

• Rocky Ridge Music Center

• Via Mobility Services

• YMCA of the Rockies

“The Estes Valley Community Fund

Committee is proud to offer continued support and project funding to local nonprofit organizations,” says Mark Newendorp, chair of the EVCFC. “Since 2020, the committee has approved grants to more than 25 nonprofits, totaling over $300,000.”

The Community Foundation and its community fund committees, including the EVCFC, host a competitive grant cy-

bandwidth can easily be hogged just by streaming shows and movies. And Netflix isn’t the only problem. Streaming services like TikTok and YouTube also use lots of bandwidth. Posting TikTok videos also compounds the bandwidth problem because it involves sending information from the device to a server, consuming even more bandwidth in the process.

Video Calling

During the Covid-19 pandemic, video conference calling became a daily part of life for many people. Zoom, FaceTime, Skype and other services allowed people to stay connected face-to-face, even across long distances. But video calls are notorious bandwidth hogs.

Voice, text, and video all combine to devour bandwidth—and that’s why you’ve experienced those ridiculous freeze-frame faces during the call!

And remember, with video calling, you are not just receiving data—you are also continuously sending it back to the server (and then to your loved ones’ devices). That accounts for video calling’s massive appetite for bandwidth and why so many video calls end up frustrating people (unless you have fiber internet!).

Online Gaming

Another big-time bandwidth hog is online gaming.

Online gaming is incredibly problematic from a bandwidth perspective because, like video calling, information is shared—from the player back to the server and the server back to the player. It often jams the internet connection for gamers and others in the house.

Higher bandwidth – again with the same speed for uploads as well as downloads - allows this excessive volume of data to transfer with far less latency or other delays. So gamers experiencing lag or freezes will benefit from internet plans and tiers that provide more bandwidth.

What’s the Best Way to Get More Bandwidth?

Well, apart from eliminating bandwidth hogs—the devices and activities you already have and love—your best solution is to upgrade to fiber internet.

DSL, cable, and satellite internet don’t have fiber’s high speeds or bandwidth capacity because fiber’s innovative design and cutting-edge materials allow for data to transfer faster and in much

cle twice annually to benefit Northern Colorado communities. The EVCFC selects beneficiaries that directly support residents of Estes Valley, with special designated funding to support affordable/workforce housing; vulnerable families and individuals; and Big Thompson Canyon history, preservation, and recreation.

For more information about these grants and/or the Community Foundation fund committees contact Claire Bouchard, director of community en-

higher volumes.

If you already have Trailblazer Broadband, you have 1 gigabyte per second for upload and download speeds with no data caps and no throttling back of speed. A 1 gigabyte per second tier provides plenty of bandwidth to allow a steady flow of online activity like streaming TV and movies, video calling, online gaming, and social media posting. Just by using fiber internet and upgrading your internet speed, you should easily get all the bandwidth your household needs.

To sum it all up, the more bandwidth an internet connection has, the more information it can send out and get back at any particular moment.

And with fiber’s advanced technology and higher speeds, you’ll have additional bandwidth to disburse throughout your home and among your devices. With fiber’s higher bandwidth capacity, your household can avoid the freeze-ups and slowdowns that still plague so many internet users today.

Keep in mind that internet and WiFi are not the same thing. Speeds are always slower through WiFi than on a wired connection. Older devices and interference around your home from other electronic devices can also slow speeds. Check out Trailblazer’s Internet Troubleshooting Guide for optimization tips.

If you have more questions about how fiber internet and it's maximum speeds and higher bandwidth can make a difference in your internet connection, feel free to reach out to the helpful experts at Trailblazer Broadband. All Trailblazer customers have access to round-theclock technical support 365 days a year, and anyone can check out Trailblazer Broadband’s Help and Support pages and Video Library for more information. Trailblazer Broadband is municipally owned and is Estes Park’s only locally supported high-speed broadband service provided over fiber optic lines. The Town of Estes Park provides information only and does not endorse any of the listed companies, the views they express or the products/services they offer. For more information about internet service, contact Trailblazer Broadband at info@trailblazerbroadband.com or (970) 577-3770. More Trailblazer news is available at www.trailblazerbroadband.com and https://www.facebook.com/TrailblazerBroadband/.

gagement and communications, at 970488-1976 or claire@NoCoFoundation.org.

About the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado-The Community Foundation is a nonprofit, public foundation working for the benefit of charitable causes and organizations in Northern Colorado. It manages more than 600 individual funds and approximately $190 million in assets. The Foundation provides a unique leadership role by bringing people and resources together around important local issues. More than 80 nonprofit organizations have their endowments housed with the Community Foundation and the Foundation manages hundreds of donor advised funds for individuals and businesses.

Estes Park Men’s Golf

Association

Results For July 17, 2023

Congratulations to all winners

Net Score of winners:

Mike Bryson 63

Steve Wirrig 64

Steve Nagl 67

Mike Riley 68

Steve Poznic 69

John Krueger 69

Bill Harms 70

Mike Cunningham 70

Jim Jameson 70

Stan Gengler 71

Walt Coleman 71

Drew Webb 72

Tony Palmer 72

Al Wagner 72

Wes Wilvert 72

Chris Haught 73

Robert Sherrod 73

Paul Edens 73

Mike Johnston 73

It’s Okay!

Brad Anderson 73

Ed Meyers 74

Brian Kelly 74

John Peterson 75

Larry Nosbish 75

Rod Unruh 75

Dave McAfee 75

Ron Little 75

Paul Besson 75

Scott Logan 75

Pat Boyle 75

Tony Fink 76

Chris Layton 76

Austin Logan 76

Josh Tracy 76

George Smith 76

Guy Tritico 76

Tom McNeil 76

Peter Smith 76

Gary Siler 76

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results Of Play – Tues., July 18, 2023

The game of the day was “Random Nine”

Congratulations to the winners.

1st Place Diane Butler

2nd Place Amy Klein

3rd Place Dot Dorman

Tied 4th Carolyn Bible

Tied 4th Marianne Casey

6th Place Twyla Moraczewski

Tied 7th Bonnie Rumsey

Tied 7th Cindy Minier

We invite any women golfers to join our golf league with many levels of players on Tuesdays at the 18 Hole Golf Course.

Contact President, Carla Spreng-Webb for more information. Carla. spreng@gmail.com

By: Brian Schaffer

Last week my wife and I were able to spend time with our middle son and his family in Houston, Texas. Yes, it was quite hot, but that’s not what warmed my heart the most. It was our little granddaughter, Elizabeth. She’s in the midst of learning everything she can as a twoyear old, and this is most simply accomplished by asking questions. Most psychologists agree that the “why” questions begin around the age of two and continue through the age of five. It only makes sense that with their limited life experience, they are very curious to find out everything they can about the world they live in. In almost every culture kids go through a phase where they have all the questions and then once they reach the teenage years they have all the answers. Or, so they think. Our little Lizzie is an inquiring mind and sincerely wants to know why her Opa (grandfather in German) does what he does and acts the way he acts. And, because I love my granddaughter I always try my best to explain the why behind the things I do and say. This opens up a window of understanding into the purpose and motive behind our decisions. The process of questioning “why,” if we let it, can open up the communication lines for us to be open, honest, and transparent which can lead to healthy relationships. I can tell you we didn’t get too deep into our conversations, but I do think our relationship grew while we were together because she felt comfortable asking me questions. Learning is a lifelong endeavor and I hope to never grow tired of giving an explanation of “why” I do what I do and say what I say. This got me thinking about all the questions we ask our neighbors in need who come in for assistance at Crossroads. I hope they don’t ever get offended by the questions we ask, because we really do ask them

with the intention of getting a better picture of their current situation in life. The other important value I learned from Lizzie is that it’s okay if I make a mistake. I was eating next her and got a little messy. When she saw that I had dropped a few crumbs on the table she said, “It’s okay, Opa! ” And as you can imagine, I made a few other mistakes whether it was dropping an ice cube on the floor or dripping cheese dip on my shirt, she was always quick to encourage me with “It’s okay, Opa!” Her kindness in letting me know that everything was going to be okay and that we could clean it up made me feel pretty special. But, what really touched my heart in all of this is knowing that she had learned this from her parents. They wanted her to know that mistakes will happen in life and it doesn’t diminish their love for her. It might require cleaning up a mess, making restitution, or whatever else is necessary to resolve the issue. During this time with my two-year old teacher, I thought of the people we serve at Crossroads who at times have made a mess of things and are now asking us for help. I think Lizzie would tell them “It’s okay, neighbor!” and then she would figure out a way to help them get through their challenging season in life. Maybe there’s someone in your life that needs to hear these words from you today. As you have opportunity in the coming days, I would encourage you to ask for a few more “why” questions of others and yourself to get a better understanding of “who you are” and “who they are.” I also hope you join Lizzie today by telling someone in the most loving way possible that “It’s okay!”

Thanks for partnering with us in taking good care of our neighbors in the Estes Valley.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

AA of Glen Haven

Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall.

Early Worms

Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.

Early Worms Women's Meeting

12 p.m. Mondays

St. Bartholomew, 880 MacGregor Ave. Fall River Group

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are

held at 453 West Elkhorn: Mon., Weds., at Noon Fri. at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday-NA meeting 7 p.m.

Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon

Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).

Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166

Note: The AA Meeting website has over 6,000 members and there are 69 AA Meetings a week plus NA has 30 meetings a week. Go to www.intherooms.com

A badger amongst the wildflowers.

Photo by Lynn Lawson

Transitioning To Renewable Energy

By: Judi Smith

Remember the problems that ensued with contact beyond the Estes Valley after the flood destroyed our lines of communication? Snail mail went to Grand Lake and only through the dedicated action of our postmaster did we see any of that. Digital contact was disrupted when the single cable was broken. We have now established multi-lines up and down both canyons to improve resiliency and the ability to let our nonresident children know that we are “just fine,” but back then the only way to reach them was by satellite – for a few days, then the Town’s internal broadband, which they shared with – everyone! Those circumstances have changed! We have done a good job of expanding our communication network, but there are still many good reasons to strive for a complete redesign of our energy sources, not the least of which is independence. I remember the challenges when we, the Estes Valley, lost over half of our sewer lines and had to import outhouses. With patience (waiting in line) and humor (the outhouse decorating contest), we managed to prove we were “Mountain Strong” – but imagine if it were our energy (heat and electricity) that went down for weeks and weeks!

Although I collected information from many sources, including friends who recently installed solar on their home, most of my information for this week’s article was obtained from the Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency. www.energy.gov/eere

The USA Department of Energy is pursuing 100% carbon free energy, this rebuild should encompass microgrids that will localize power sources to increase resiliency and decrease power outage events, but it is going to require significant hardware investment to bring the transmission system into the 21st Century. Luckily, there are rebates and grants involved. Meanwhile, Advanced Metering and Demand Response will assist individual households to pinpoint the times of low energy use, and voluntarily adjust to help avoid outages from overuse until our infrastructure is competent for the job at hand: flexible, smart, strong and secure. Of course, this enhanced infrastructure will need to include power storage to be able to deliver power on demand when needed: nationally, regionally and locally. The expected result will be more reliable and less expensive energy to keep homes and businesses active and productive. This is a major renovation, nationally, that will necessitate everyone’s participation.

The first step, before pursuing a new energy source, is to check your building’s energy use from all sources: PRPA, Xcel, propane, wood, solar, kinetic and any

other source you may currently use to heat the house (business), turn on the lights, run the computers, charge the phones, etc. This step is generally simply a matter of checking your bill which should tell you how much energy you used, as well as the cost of that energy –which is also handy to have.

Then perform a Home Energy Audit. (Yes, businesses can do this too.) If time is more valuable than money, it is possible to hire someone professional to do the audit for you (and the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost, up to $150 –but, if it effects your decision, check the eligibility requirements first.) If you have the time, but lack the cash in hand, it is possible to perform the audit yourself and there is an excellent guide at www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-energy-assessments with more complete information than I include here.

When proceeding with a home audit, take really good notes, as you will want to return to the information later. Even if you have a professional come and evaluate your home, you should carefully list places with a draft before he or she comes to inspect. Since you live in the home, you are likely to find some not easily visible.

The DIY Home Energy Audit description from EERE includes an inspection of air leaks, ventilation, insulation levels, heating and cooling equipment, lighting, appliances and electronics. For a Professional Energy Audit, which is likely to find things the average homeowner may overlook: Efficiency Works, through Power and Communications, does offer a professional audit in Estes Park. Xcel also offers this service, “anywhere they service.” Many other energy suppliers also do this.

If you choose a DIY audit: be certain to consider that, just because you perform the audit yourself, there is no reason why you cannot hire professionals to perform some of the repairs. While caulking and weather-stripping can sometimes be DIY projects, ventilation is an necessary component to any home heated with natural gas, fuel oil, propane, or wood. The rule of thumb is 1 sq. inch of vent for every 1000 btu. It is advisable to have the house checked promptly after sealing serious cracks. Most utility companies can assist you with this.

Once you complete an audit, you will likely have a list of repairs which can be either DIY (if you are qualified) or professionally completed. Wait long enough to measure your savings (in energy used as well as dollars spent). After that, you are ready to consider other changes, like a move to renewable energy.

Agree? Disagree? Comments

RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Second Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser For The National Fallen Firefighter Foundation In Estes Park September 11th, 2023

The Estes Valley Fire District and the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) are proud to announce the second annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, set to take place in Estes Park, Colorado on September 11th, 2023. This inspiring event will honor the brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, while raising funds to support the fam ilies and loved ones they left behind.

The 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser is a unique and poignant way to commemorate the sacrifices made by firefighters on that fateful day. Participants, including firefighters, community members, and supporters from all walks of life, will climb a symbolic 110 stories, representing the height of the World Trade Center towers. Each participant will carry the name and photograph of a fallen firefighter, ensuring that their memory and legacy live on.

The Stair Climb will be at the Estes Park Parking Structure (691 North St. Vrain & US 36) and you have the opportunity to climb 110 stories - the height of the World Trade Center. Participants are encouraged to climb what they can, whether that be one story or all 110. The climb will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and selflessness exhibited by firefighters across the nation. In addition to the Stair Climb, there will be a 5k Run / Walk around Lake Estes.

The funds raised through this event will directly benefit the NFFF's programs and initiatives aimed at assisting the families of fallen firefighters. These vital resources include scholarships, sup-

port for educational and training programs, and immediate financial assistance for families in need. By participating in the 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, attendees will make a meaningful contribution to the lives of those affected by the loss of their firefighter loved ones.

Registration for the event is open and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot. Whether climbing individually, as part of a team, or simply making a donation, everyone can play a significant role in honoring the fallen firefighters and their families. We invite local businesses, organizations, and community members to join them as event sponsors and supporters.

The 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, showcase community involvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of firefighters' families.

Specific information about this year's Stair Climb and 5k Run will be made available but for more general information, please visit https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/stair-climb or email info@estesvalleyfire.org.

Photo by Kirby Hazelton

You Are Welcome At Men On Fire

By: Paul Capo

The Navy Seal Commander, Jocko Willink commanded Task Unit Bruiser, when he was stationed in Iraq fighting in the Battle of Ramadi. Jocko is well known for his leadership and motivating qualities on the battleground and presently in civilian life. One of his more popular inspirational speeches is titled, “Good”.

Jocko’s message is rooted in overcoming setbacks, failures, and de feats. He goes on to say:

“Oh, the mission got canceled?

Good… We can focus on an other one.

Didn’t get the new high-speed gear we wanted?

Good… We can keep it simple.

Didn’t get promoted?

Good… More time to get better.

Didn’t get funded? Good… We own more of the company.

Didn’t get the job you wanted? Good… Go out, gain more experience, and build a better resume.

Got injured? Good… Needed a break from training…”

Jocko’s “Good” quote provides an optimistic perspective when faced with a troubling issue. What is not included in his rant is, community. We were meant to be in community. We were not meant

to walk through this life alone. None of us have it all together. Despite what we see on social media or think we know about someone; we all fall short. “Men on Fire” is a group of men that meet on Saturday mornings at the American Legion in Estes Park from 8:00 -9:30 a.m. for “Breakfast with a Purpose!” We discuss issues that men face and discover solutions found in the bible. It’s just a bunch of men trying to figure life out, no matter what season you are in.

Jocko’s start to finding a solution is, “Good.” I would like to substitute good with, “Welcome.” You are welcome at “Men on Fire!”

Going through a tough time? Welcome… “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1

Feeling Discouraged? Welcome…

“With man this is impossible, but not with God, all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27

Hopeless? Welcome… “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

Whether you are truly good in this season of life or you could use some encouragement, I hope you join us Saturday morning for breakfast and community at Men on Fire!

Join Us At Flatirons Church

A few years ago I had our van in the shop to discover why it was so difficult to fill the fuel tank. Nathan at Alpine Automotive quickly diagnosed it and made the repair. He said the filler hose was crimped and wasn’t allowing fuel to flow freely. Prior to the repair it was quite an exercise of patience to fill the tank because it clicked off every half gallon. I had to do this or I’d be stranded on the side of road with an empty tank. Mechanically everything can be in tiptop shape, but without fuel in the tank the vehicle is inoperable. That’s how it is in life at times when your emotional fuel tank is running low—it’s as though your life is running on vapors and you begin to sputter and eventually come to a complete stop. I’m sure you’ve been there at least once in your life. You know, the feeling when you’ve run out of steam even though you’ve fueled up with caffeine. Coffee is a great way to kick-start the day, but when your tank is empty, the go-go juice isn’t enough to fill it up. It’s important to know what fuels your tank and when you need to pull over for

Gwenda Lynne Gatewood Purdy

Gwenda Lynne Gatewood Purdy, 77, of Estes Park, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2023. Gwenda was born on August 6, 1945, to Thomas Bartlett Gatewood and Gwen Dell Wright Gatewood at Station Hospital Midland Army Airfield in Midland, Texas. After Gwenda graduated from Hobbs High School, where she attended kindergarten to 12th grade, she earned a degree in accounting from Eastern New Mexico University.

On July 31, 1998, she married her husband, Larry Purdy, while they were both working at the Garland Police Department in Garland, Texas. They lived in Rowlett, Texas, until they moved to Estes Park, Colorado, to retire together. In Estes Park, Gwenda was very active in the community. She was on the Board of the Estes Park Library and an Officer for the Estes Park Newcomers Club. Gwenda loved attending outdoor concerts and seasonal community events and played in two Bridge Clubs in Estes Park. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed doing yard work and listening to audiobooks as a hobby.

Gwenda was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Thomas Bartlett Gatewood, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Larry Purdy; son, Shad Grubbs (Donna Grubbs) of Commerce City, Colorado; daughter, Cari Barca (Dave Barca) of Oceanside, California; and her precious grandchildren, Mikayla Grubbs Cardie (Conrad Cardie), Gatlin Grubbs, Hannah Barca, and Conan Barca who

called her, “Gussie,” an endearment Gwenda's father gave her as a child. Services will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies at Hyde Chapel in Estes Park on August 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. There will be a reception to follow at The Ram’s Horn Lodge also at the YMCA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Estes Valley Land Trust, an organization Gwenda felt very strongly about. Allnutt Funeral Service is honored to walk alongside this family. Please visit Allnuttestespark.com to leave messages to the family.

refueling. Don’t allow the circumstances of life to keep you from living the abundant life that we’ve been created for. Set aside time to get into the Word of God and allow it to fill you up with exactly

what you need for each day. It’s also important to hang out with individuals who know you and are willing to help you refuel when you’re running on empty. They might even help you diagnose some issues that are keeping you from living life filled with the fullness of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m very blessed to have people in my life who are helping me live life to the fullest. If you’re looking for a group of people to help you on life’s journey, I would invite you join me and others on Sundays at 11 a.m. in the Reel Mountain Theater. We get together to worship through music, the reading of scripture and listening to a message from the Bible. We’re a satellite campus connected to the ministry of Flatirons Community Church. For more information, email us at FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com

by: Kris Hazelton

Barbara Reilly Knox

Barbara Reilly Knox passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was with her family and is now in the care of our Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, J. Wallace Knox.

Barbara was born to Raymond T. & Frances (Conley)

Reilly on July 14, 1926 in Waukegan, IL. She moved to Colorado to begin college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She joined the Chi Omega sorority and graduated with a degree in Fine Art. After her marriage to J. Wallace “Wally” Knox in 1947, the two spent his naval years in Washington and California. Their return to Colorado began their many years of involvement in their local communities. Throughout Barbara’s life her family, church, community and art were her passions.

Barbara was a devoted volunteer in her church. She helped create the Christmas Home Tours at her Congregational Church in Longmont and later became a member of the Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, in Estes Park where she continued her years of volunteer work.

Her volunteerism extended to many towns in Colorado, including serving on a citizen committee that built the first pool in Broomfield, CO. She was also a 4H leader, Head Start teacher (Frederick, CO) and joined the PEO chapter in Estes Park to support women in their pursuit of education.

Barbara pursued her own artistic education throughout her life, studying art with various art teachers—most notably Esther Harrison and John Easton. She joined the Plein Air Painters and had a showing at the Estes Park Library. She was also an interior decorator and enjoyed putting her artistic talents to use in the setting as well. Many of her paintings are proudly displayed in homes of family and friends.

Barbara and Wally were members of the Friendship Force and enjoyed international travel and hosting guests from around the world. They were also avid CU Buffs fans and enjoyed years of attending football games in Boulder as well as attending a Liberty Bowl game back in the team’s hey

Donald E. “Don” Martin

On July 9 2023, Donald E. “Don” Martin of Glen Haven CO, kept his tee time to play with angels. Don was born September 10, 1936 in Greeley, CO to Ray Martin and Hilma (Carlson) Martin. Don grew up in Greeley and graduated from College High School in 1954. He enlisted in the Navy. During his service he was an instrument flight instructor at the Navel Air Station in Hutchinson KS. While there he met his future wife, Ann Kendall. They were married in Hutchinson August 17, 1959.

day!! She loved playing bridge and made it part of her active social life. Her family remembers the wonderful parties that she hosted for her many friends and large extended family in the summertime. Barbara is survived by her son John (Judy) Knox, Sharon (Pete) Baker, Karen (John) Tadich, and Barbara (Dan) Cushman. She was beloved by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren: John (Krista) Knox, Symantha (Raul) Rodriguez (Drew, Hana & Gabe), PJ (Gizelle) Baker (Kiera & Max), Elyse (Trevor) Rudolph (Wesley & Audrey), Jenn Boswell (Cora & Charlie), Wiatt (Alysha) Cushman (Luke & Lane), Harley (Emily) Cushman (Madison) and James Cushman. Her brother-inlaw and his wife, Earl and Earlene Knox and their families, and the family of Mary (Knox) Krening have been a lasting part of her life as well. She has many many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers (Tom, Bill and Jack), granddaughter Sarah Knox and great-granddaughter Charlotte Boswell.

She will be remembered for her “Amens” by the loving staff at Aspens Memory Care and Bristol Hospice. Her favorite prayer “With thankfulness and thoughtfulness, I offer these gifts and my life, may both usher in this day. Thy will shall be done. Amen and Amen.” Her lasting faith was an example to her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Barbara to an honorable charity of your choice.

Don received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State College in Greeley CO (now UNC) in 1961. He taught science and coached basketball and tennis in Rochelle, IL then moved to Nelson NE to teach science, math and drivers’ ed. He coached basketball, tennis and golf. While in Nelson, he earned his private small plane license. He had a love for flying.

He finished his career in education at Hoxie KS with USD 412. There he taught physics, chemistry and aerospace. He coached basketball then golf and served as the Athletic Director. He was also an interim principal and assistant principal. He enjoyed working with students and teaching with a keen sense of humor.

During his teaching career, he was awarded five National Science Foundation Scholarships to study science in various universities. He earned his Master of Science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1982.

He was active in the Hoxie community. He worked with the Junior Golf program and so enjoyed sharing his love of golf with young people. He was very proud of the summer that the Milwaukee Bucks hired him as a coach for one of their summer basketball camps. After retirement, he and Ann moved to Glen Haven CO where they had built their retirement cabin. Don worked as a starter for the 18-hole golf course in Estes Park CO for about 18 years. He played quite a few rounds there too.

One of Don’s greatest accomplishments was being the best Dad in the world to his two daughters, Pamela Ann and Staci Leigh. He was so proud of their accomplishments. He also loved his 4-legged companions who shared his life.

Don is survived by his wife, Ann, of the home, his daughters, Pamela and her husband Paul McCarville, Evans CO, Staci and her husband, Rob Leavitt, Estes Park CO, his brother, Kenneth Martin and his wife, Joyce, two nephews, Steve and Kenny, Arlington TX. He will also be missed by his two kittens, Shadow and Smokee. Don will be the third generation to be laid to rest in the Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley CO.

Don was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years, if you wish to remember him with a donation or to Pathway Hospice Care of Ft. Collins.

Jim Ward photo

YMca OF the ROcKieS 2515

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Assists with the maintenance and repair of all facilities at YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center. The majority of the work will be repair or maintenance type as requested by guests and staff. Optional housing available, full benefits, generous PTO, discounted childcare on-site, and more perks. $18.00 -$21.30/hr.

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Part-time year-round employment for RMNP Tours and Weddings. Clean, Valid Colorado CDL Driver License, with Class B Pass. Endorse. Required. $28-30/hr plus tips. Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk

Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $22/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

Part Time Host and Event

Staff

Rate based on experience.

Apply in person

3110 S St Vrain Ave

Join Way Finder Cleaning!

No experience needed, we offer professional training. Start at $20/hour with potential to earn over $30 with tips and benefits. Enjoy a supportive team environment, opportunities for advancement, paid vacation/sick leave, and 401k. Apply now at www.Wayfindercleaning.com or call 720-570-6944.

Patron Services Assistant

32 hours/week

Salary Range: $15.65 - $21.91/hr.

Additional $1.50/hour for fluent Spanish & English bilingual candidates.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, & more. Includes generous PTO accrual. Benefits package valued at an additional $10,00030,000 annually.

Closing Date: 5 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023, or until filled

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Review full job description and apply at estesvalleylibrary.org/jobs

Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO.

NOW HIRING!

Experienced Maintenance

$22.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

Front Desk

$17.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

Housekeeping

Starting at $16.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

*Bonus is $1.00 per hour May through October

Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517

Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort is looking for a Manager

We offer benefits, 401K, and 3 weeks vacation after a year

Salary based on experience

Please visit our website at dunravenepresort.com/join our team to apply

Help Wanted Pharmacy Sales Clerk

Full Time/Part Time available

Starting wage $18 hour

We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $21.01/hr.:

• Drive-up & Go Service Helpers

• Checker

• Courtesy Clerk

• Day-Stocker

• Overnight Stocker

• Bakery Clerk

• Deli Clerk

• Produce Clerk

• Seafood Clerk

• Cake Decorator

• Meat Cutter

Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

MarKeTi n g COOrDi n aTOr

Creates and maintains all owned media for YMCA of the Rockies, including website, blog, newsletters / emails, all written guest communication, printed materials and signage. $19.50$23.15/hour with great benefits, generous PTO/vacation, discounted childcare and more. www.wo r k i nth er ock ie s.o rg

Murphy’s River Lodge Front desk- Full time $16 - $18/hr based on experience Contact Stephanie 970-480-5081

Bilingual Youth Librarian

32 hours/week

Salary Range: $18.94 - $26.51/hr ($31,516 - $44,113 annually).

Additional $1.50/hour for fluent Spanish & English bilingual candidates.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, & more. Includes generous PTO accrual. Benefits package valued at $10,000-30,000 annually.

Closing Date: 5 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023, or until filled

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Review full job description and apply at estesvalleylibrary.org/jobs

Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO.

3 Great Stores - All Positions Available

$18.00 to $20.00 to start plus Commission & Bonuses. Great discounts! Full & Part Time positions available. Drop resume at Plum Creek or email peter@plumcreekshoes.com

Now hiring Shuttle Drivers

Part-time/Full-time year-round employment. Clean Valid Colorado Driver license (no special license needed). $18-20/hr plus tips with a $4 morning and night shift differential.

Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

Sign on bonus! Employee Benefits & discounts at Rocky Mountain Pharmacy and our sister store Bart’s Liquor Stop by for an application and join our team! (970) 586-5577 yMCa

Tire Technician

Perform tire related and light automotive services. $15 - $20/hr depending on experience. Flexible time off options, at cost vehicle repairs. Valid drivers license required. Apply in person at 1633 Raven Ave or call (970) 586-8085 or email office@estestireandauto.com.

Now Hiring Tour Guides/ Drivers for small groups.

Must have a Clean Colorado Driver License. $18-20 an hour plus tips.

Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

Historic Crags Lodge

Housekeeping Supervisor Experience preferred $20.00/hr. - Benefits on Day 1!

Insurance Agency seeking a friendly, professional Office Assistant.

Full/Part Time positions available.

$18 - $22 / hr depending on experience. Paid vacation and bonus opportunities. On the job training available. Please send resumes to DARNOL4@AMFAM.COM or drop off at the office located at 601 Community Drive.

Full

3110 S St Vrain Ave

Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066

300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Apply online at https://careers.hgv.com/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Dental Assistant.

We are looking for a dental assistant for Mon - Wed from 7:30AM-5:00PM and Thursdays from 7:30AM-3:00PM. Experience is not required as we are willing to train the right person. Please drop your resume off during our regular business hours. Pay depends on experience. 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Unit 6

You've just found it! Fun family business

Outdoor World retail clothing and equipment year round stores needs you. Starting at $17.0030.00 per hour. Retail, managing, selling, merchandising and cleaning. You must be cheerful and like people. Choose your hours. Ages 15 to 80. Call Ernie 24 hours a day any day. 970 232 8290.

YMCA OF THE ROCKIES 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, Colorado, 80511 COOK

Training provided, minimum experience necessary. $18$20.15/hour with health benefits, discounted childcare, generous paid time off and vacation, and more great employee perks. $1500 sign-on bonus! www.workintherockies.org

Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring: Housekeepers

$16/hr - $18/hr DOE, Housing Available. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

Come and join our team! Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $15.00 per hour. Flexible hours. Year round job. Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.

SERVICES RENTALS HELP WANTED SALES REAL ESTATE MISCELLANEOUS

Homes

Year round, Furnished, one bedroom, 3/4 bath house, Allenspark. Beautiful glassed sun porch as second bedroom and to watch wildlife. Electric heat plus fireplace, town water. No pets. $1200/mo. plus deposit. 303-747-2461

Approx 2000 sq ft house for rent near Allenspark from November 1, 2023April 30, 2024. Fully finished . Call 303-775-0778 for details.

Commercial Rentals

Professional office for rent. Single office with reception, waiting room, bathroom and amenities within office building to be used exclusively by you on Tuesday Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Inquiries should be sent: lasiocarpa@yahoo.com or 970-214-7081

Prime Location Office Space for Lease. 281 sq. ft. $600/mo. + utilities + deposit. 950D Big Thompson Ave. Available now. 970-215-2235

$350 a month shared room. MondayWednesday it is all yours. Some Sundays are available too.

Currently a massage therapist is using it ThursdaySaturday

So, something along those lines would be perfect! Or a counselor etc!

Big and relaxing room! Call or Text (719)232-2521

Commercial Rentals

$350 a month shared room. MondayWednesday it is all yours.

Some Sundays are available too.

Currently a massage therapist is using it ThursdaySaturday

So, something along those lines would be perfect! Or a counselor etc!

Big and relaxing room! Call or Text (719)232-2521

Storage Units

Warehouse Space for Rent. 4400 sq. ft., 14 ft. doors. For more info call Jim @ 970-227-0346

Storage Unit 21’ x 16’ Call 970-586-3224

TRANSPORTATION

Trucks

2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab Pickup Truck; V-6/ 4.3 Liter Engine; Automatic; 2Wheel Drive; 138,000 Miles; New Tires; Red Color; Alloy Wheels; Bed Liner; AM/FM Radio + CD Stereo; LS Package. Clean, Excellent Mechanical Condition. For Sale by Owner at KBB Value of $4,300. Call (970) 590-8590

Home Repair/Service

For all your remodel home repair needs. Free quotes. Quality work for a fare price. 720-235-7413

Landscaping

ROCK POINT LANDSCAPE LLC

Lawn Services, Rock work, Flagstone Retaining walls, hauling & More! 970-308-0049

Sewing/Alterations

Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! RV Cushions, outdoor furniture, benches, leather and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment

970-492-5446

Piano Tuning

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755

www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

MISCELLANEOUS

Misc.

WANTED: Tool Shed for church picnic area.

Contact Dave 586-2799 or cell 970-290-0710

Seeking garage space for small car. 970-586-4668

Work Wanted

I have thirty chairs, I am looking for thirty souls to fill those chairs. Myself and my family are willing to open up our home and our hearts to help you see the comfort and hope in knowing the way of the Lord our God. I am driven by the urgency to spread his word for his coming is soon. Contact Jorge and Andrea Fernandez

970-825-4044

JOB WANTED

CDL Driver Available Class B-P, X. 970-413-4842

REAL ESTATE Homes

ATTN: Entrepreneurs, Tourists and Families!

Opportunity to own RES/COMM property, 35 pristine acres, 5607 US Highway 36 MLS 986520

Hell Canyon Retreat, wildlife, timber, hunting, amazing views currently has corrals for horses, 40X60 pole barn w/apartment furnished. $1.500M. Call or text 970.412.5542 for your private showing!

Commercial

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

ANIMALS/PETS

Misc.

Puppy Social Club is open at Elena’s Barking Lot. Puppies up to 6 months old are welcome to come for a playdate and make new friends.

For more information please contact Elena via email: elenasbarkinglot@gmail.com

SALES

Garage Sales

Multi family sale 2031 Monida Ct, Sat. 7/22, 8-12. Lots of stuff.

Community YARD Sale & Pancake Breakfast

July 29th - “Weather

Permitting” 8 A.M. until Noon. Masonic Lodge1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Spaces available for rent $20.00

For Details call: 577-8585

Estate Sales

ESTATE/MOVING SALE

Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548

NOTICES

Public Notices

Neighborhood Meeting for Amended Plat – Lot Consolidation, 1700 Brodie Ave. A neighborhood meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall, Monday, August 7th at 5:30PM at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Estes Park to provide information about the development proposal from Property Owners, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

Neighborhood Meeting for 5 Lot Subdivision – Lot 2A, Ward Minor Subdivision and Rezoning, TBD Raven Ave. A neighborhood meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall, Monday, August 7th at 5:00PM at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Estes Park to provide information about the development proposal from Property Owners, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

APPLIANCES

970-586-4315 rglibby@msn.com Estes Park, CO

ATTORNEYS

BEAUTY SALON SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

EYECARE/GLASSES

WENDYS OPTICAL

Walk In Repairs

Welcome!

Hours: 9 to 1:00

Wendy, Amy, Markus

Dr. Amber Busche

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

970-586-4418

www.aspen-eyecare.com

600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5

•equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts

•same day appointments for eye pain and emergencies

•referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care

•full service optical for specialized eyewear

Comprehensive Eyecare Right Here in Estes Park!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CAMERAS

FLOORING

SERVING ESTES PARK FOR 20 YEARS (970)-577-9855 parkflooring.com