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Reliance Fire Museum Open House 7/24 Enjoy a free tour of this unique Estes Park museum with over fifteen fire-fighting vehicles and a collection of fire-fighting tools and apparatus. Photo of Doug & Cheryl Klink by Kris Hazelton Estes Park News
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Recovery On Mount Lady Washington Last Thursday night, July 15, park rangers recovered the body of a 35-yearold female from Loveland, Colorado, just west of Martha’s Couloir on Mount Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park. That afternoon, park rangers were notified by a family member that they had received information via a satellite communication device of an emergency. Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members arrived on scene via ground at 4:45 p. m. and were aided with aerial search efforts by Mesa Verde Interagency Helitak crew, assigned
to the Morgan Creek Fire near Steamboat Springs. It appears the woman took an approximate 200-foot tumbling fall. The woman’s body was flown at approximately 8:15 p.m. via a long line operation to the Upper Beaver Meadows helipad. She was positively identified as Ashley Haarmann, 35. Officer Haarmann had worked for the Boulder Police Department for approximately one and half years. As is standard protocol the incident is under investigation. Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members stayed at the Chasm Shelter.
Drake Man Arrested For Attempted Murder
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On July 15, 2021, at approximately 12:23 p.m., the LCSO Communications Center received an emergency request for law enforcement assistance via radio broadcast from a volunteer firefighter at the Glen Haven Fire Station located at 7320 County Road 43. The broadcast was based on a report to the fire department from a good Samaritan witness. The witness saw a black Chevy sedan parked in the middle of County Road 43 with a male and female standing outside and behind the vehicle. The witness said it appeared the female was in distress, and she was yelling for help. The witness slowed his vehicle and turned around to provide what aid he could. As the witness approached the female she ran to and entered the witness’s vehicle and he immediately drove to the fire station for help. While the female and witness were at the fire station seeking help, the male suspect in the black Chevy arrived and intentionally crashed into the witness vehicle. Both the witness and the fire-
fighter saw the male suspect take the female from the witness vehicle and violently physically assault her. The good Samaritan intervened and restrained the suspect until he was detained by an LCSO deputy who was enroute and in the immediate area when the original call was dispatched. Members of the LCSO Investigations Division, Crime Lab, and Strategic Enforcement Unit organized a response and took over the investigation. The suspect was identified as Jacobo Wright Mendoza, a 40 year old male from Drake, CO. The suspect was transported to Estes Park for medical evaluation and the 16-year old female victim was transported to a hospital in Loveland with serious injuries. Investigators interviewed both individuals. It was determined that the victim is known to the suspect and based on information that was developed throughout the night, the male suspect was arrested and booked into the Larimer
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. On July 16 at 4:21 p.m. police were called to the 1700 block of Big Thompson Ave. on a report of a disturbance. On scene a subject was located by EPPD and taken into custody by members of EPPD and the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office. The suspect was charged with felony menacing with a gun at the marina (LCSO jurisdiction). On July 16 at 9:43 p.m. police arrested a 28 year old male in the 500 block of Fall River Lane and charged him with felony menacing with a knife, unauthorized use
of a financial transaction device, computer crime - access without authorization, theft fraud, and criminal mischief x 2. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail. On July 18 at 1821, 6:40 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1300 block of Manford Ave. On scene they arrested a 37 year old male from Peoria, AZ and charged him with second-degree assault on a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, felony theft, harassment and domestic violence. The vehicle he was driving was reported stolen out of Cheyenne, WY. The male was transported to the Larimer County Jail.
County Jail on the following allegations. Murder in the First Degree (Attempted), Class 2 Felony Second Degree Kidnapping-Victim Sex Assault, Class 2 Felony Unlawful Sexual Contact by the Use of Force, Class 4 Felony Assault in the Second Degree (Attempted), Class 4 Felony x two counts. This is a complex and ongoing investigation based on the substantial follow up that is needed. No further information will be released regarding this investigation until the necessary follow up has been completed. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office at 970- 416-1985 or Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 where you will remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward. The charges are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.
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Community Partnerships – The Lodges At Black Canyon Inn The Estes Valley Fire Protection District would like to recognize comBlack Canyon Inn, munity member Wayfinding Signage. Mr. Dennis Pettitt, President of the Lodges at Black Canyon Homeowners’ Association, for his exceptional commitment to improving fire and life-safety in his neighborhood and for those who visit our community. The Black Canyon Inn complex consisted of multiple buildings which shared a single address number, and this presented a real challenge for first responders should a timely response be needed. Mr. Pettitt worked directly with the Estes Valley Fire Prevention Division and the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department to successfully correct and improve the addressing for this complex and to meet requirements of the adopted Fire Code. This project included a private street name and sign, installation of wayfinding signage, and correct unit and building identification. Coincidentally, Estes Valley Fire crews responded to an incident shortly after this project was completed, and we were immediately able to find the building and unit in need due to the good work of Mr. Pettitt. We champion community members like Dennis Pettitt who collaborate in a partnership approach to improve com-
Dennis Pettitt, President of the Lodges at Black Canyon Inn; Kevin Sullivan, EVFPD Fire Marshal; Catherine Lewis, Black Canyon Inn Director of Operations.
munity safety and to help us achieve our mission of providing the residents and guests to the Estes Valley with superior fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency services in a safe and efficient manner. If you have questions about how you can contribute to community safety, please contact the Estes Valley Fire Protection District at phone (970)-577-0900. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has been protecting the Estes Valley since 1907. The District employs six career employees and 40 volunteer members. The department serves 70 square miles in the Town of Estes Park and unincorporated Larimer County and responded to 650 calls for service in 2020. Estes Valley Fire shares mutual aid agreements with the Allenspark FPD, Big Elk VFD, Glen Haven VFD, Larimer County Emergency Services, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Lyons FPD, Pinewood Springs FPD, Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Isabella Bird Program This Saturday Finally, upon reaching the XIII, all of this text is availfourth installment of our seable free of charge on-line), ries on Isabella Bird's 1873 which, although she vaguely trip to Estes Park and Colassigns in the book as someorado Territory, some of the time on or before November actual letters written to her 20, could only have occurred sister Henrietta in 1873 are on Saturday, November 15. available to compare to her All Estes Park Archives later published works. programs are free of charge, The first surviving letter is and throughout the summer dated October 23, 1873, and are held on Saturday picks up from when Ms. Bird evenings in the meeting departed Estes Park for the A copy of the first room at 240 Moraine Avfirst time on Monday, Octo- page of the first surviv- enue beginning at 6:30 p.m. ber 20, 1873 to begin her “cir- ing letter from Isabella Reservations are not recle trip” through central Col- Bird's trip to the quired, but if you are a American west in orado. This is where “first-timer” and need more attendees should begin read- 1873. information, phone 586Courtesy Denver Public ing in “A Lady's Life in the 4889. If you would like to Library Rocky Mountains” (the last attempt to decipher some of half of letter IX), paying speIsabella Bird's handwriting prior to the cific attention to locations visited and next two meetings, send your request to time spent at each location, concluding jo.meis@gmail.com. with her return to Estes Park (in letter
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. Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org During the week of July 11, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD)
responded to 14 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 3 • Smoke Investigation: 1 • Motor Vehicle Crash: 2 • Alarm Activation: 2 • Gas Leak: 3 • Fire: 1 • Assist: 2
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Stormwater: Accentuating Assets and Mitigating Liabilities basins on flood plains and reduce the For the Town of Estes Park, water is cost of flood insurance for property both an asset and a liability. owners. To undertake this sort of The clean, fresh, good-tasting and planning, the Town would need addiabundant water that the Town provides townspeople is an essential asset tional funds and personnel. Conducting feasibility studies is anfor all who live, work or visit here. Should the water go away, they and the other practice. For instance, a study conducted in 2018 queried property town would also likely go away. owners about the feasibility of the Water from rain or snow that the Town creating a stormwater utility. ground, trees and plants don’t absorb is known as stormwater. This water is a The study reported that 63% of respondents believe stormwater probresponsibility of the Town too. Prulems exist, 70% believe the Town and dent management of it can prevent Larimer County damage to the envishould address ronment that might flood risks and subsequently put 71% support a ustownspeople at-risk. ing sales tax funds The town trustees to cover the costs and I fully attend to of doing so. the life sustaining Another key water we drink and practice is the into the water that tentional way that trickles down the previous mayors hillside, across the and trustees and roadway, and into a the current ditch. A brief look trustees and at the policies and mayor stay fopractices of the cused on Town makes this readily apparent. Stormwater runoff does not respect prop- stormwater issues from term Town policies re- erty lines to term. For exquire every applicaample, two tion for a change in years ago my land use to include predecessor any possible effects Todd Jirsa and on the storm water the trustees at on properties the time, tabled downstream at the action on a historic flow rate. A stormwater utilplan for mitigating ity pending the such effects must be outcome of two part of a proposal. grant applicaPlanning for potions–one for tential storm water $25 million—by incidents is an estabthe town’s Published practice of the lic Works DeTown. The Town’s partment. NeiStormwater Master ther application Plan (SMP) it an ex- When not managed appropriately, received fundample of such plan- stormwater can damage drains, roads, ing. So, this fall structures and more. ning. Updated in the stormwater July 2019, SMP proissue, including poses projects for containing 0.1% the possibly of creating a utility, will probability flood flows near river come before the current set of trustees channels and reducing the new floodand me for consideration. plain limits to pre-2013 conditions. When we are considering stormwater The projects have an estimated total issues, please plan to share written cost of $62 million. SMP also includes comments with us about the matter. proposed fixes for 350 neighborhood Better yet, since in-person meetings of flooding problems, with an estimated the trustees resume August 13, please total cost of $17 million. plan to join us at the Town Hall, when Other plans pertain to the unique stormwater is on the agenda, to help challenge of stormwater that collects in us accentuate assets and mitigate lialarge drainage basins that place develbilities. oped areas of the town at-risk. They I look forward to seeing you there. aim to reduce impact of the drainage
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News From The Chamber The Chamber was hosting an event at a coffee shop when somebody noticed our badges and said, “Whenever I see people with badges on, I see taxes go up.” The Chamber can't take credit for voter-approved tax increases, but we do take pride in supporting the growth of business because the whole community benefits. Actually, local sales taxes have not gone up since 2014, but property values have! (If you are lucky enough to own!) In fact, the Chamber is not even funded by tax dollars. The charter for the Estes Chamber is different than the chambers that came before us in this town – all of whom did really valuable work for the community. A fundamental premise of our charter is that we are 100% member funded. Most chambers operate on three revenue streams: member dues, events and fundraisers. Our membership has doubled in a year and we're still growing, but we haven't yet reached the number of members we need for financial sustainability, so we have two anchor fundraisers that give us the ability to maintain a staff. So when someone asks, “Who benefits from Chamber fundraisers?” our answer is, “You!” Our operating funds make it possible for the voice of business to make this a great place to work. We work to help business grow and help business owners attract and retain the team members who live and play here. We typically donate 10% of the net funds raised to a featured nonprofit partner because our nonprofits are the lifeblood of the community and a key factor in the livability of this mountain community. These events are successful because of the generosity of sponsors who help us cover the costs. For instance, our big summer fundraiser, The Chamber Cup Golf Tournament, is a huge production between the greens fees, the BBQ, and the beer – all paid for through the generosity
of our sponsors. Sponsorship comes with benefits beyond the green. Just this week we met with the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) and United Way to talk about the benefits of giving. Financial support of a cause that is important to you constitutes a vote in favor of the change that organization brings to the community. Gifts to EPNRC support the development of healthy and sustainable nonprofits and nonprofit boards. Gifts to an organization like Estes Valley Investment in Child Success (EVICS) or Crisis Advocates helps our workforce because it supports the growth and success of our children and healthy families. Gifts to The Art Center, Fine Arts Guild and Arts District provide culture and play to our community. Gifts to The Chamber of Commerce provides advocacy to grow profitability and the resiliency of our workforce, hopefully making our town a great place to work. Revenue from our tourism industry goes right back into making our town a great place to live and play. We have a lot of work to do, a number of significant problems to solve to make housing more accessible, bolster the workforce and balance the development of our economy with the development of our community. We hope when you see a bunch of folks with badges having coffee that tells you that people are working to make this a great destination for people who love our national park and a great home for the people who make that experience possible. On the subject of making things possible, special thanks to this year's Chamber Cup sponsors. There is still room for you to sponsor or play. Contact info@esteschamber.org or go to esteschamber.org/chamber-cup.
100 Women Who Care – Estes Park Estes Park is welcoming a new philanthropic organization to town, 100 WOMEN WHO CARE – ESTES PARK. There are many needs that are waiting to be met in this community, but what a blessing that there are so many generous, caring people to address these needs. On Thursday, August 5th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lake Estes Marina pavilion the first meeting of 100 WOMEN WHO CARE will take place and all women of the community and its surroundings are cordially invited to attend. This is a nationally-recognized organization of women who gather together three or four time a year. At each gathering three members offer a five-minute presentation concerning a local need about which they are particularly passionate. It’s a time of learning, a time of sharing, and a wonderful time of fellowship. Each member is then asked to make a donation to one of the three organizations that has been featured at the meeting.
There are over 100 nonprofit 501c3 charitable organizations in our small town. Their needs are great. But in the famous words of Mother Teresa, “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” All women are invited to join to help meet the needs of organizations and the individuals and programs they support in Estes Park and the Estes Valley. All monies raised will stay very close to home and close to the hearts of all involved. For further information please contact Janet Collison at janet.collison@gmail.com.
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History Hike: Tour the Birch Ruins and Cabin with the Estes Park Museum On Friday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m., join Estes Park Museum staff on a short history hike of the Historic Birch Ruins and Cabin. This one-hour tour will discuss the history of the site, including the fire that destroyed the bungalow and the growth and development of Estes Park. This program is free and open to the public; good walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended. The tour will begin near the Enos Mills statue in Bond Park. No reservations are required. For information regarding paid parking, please visit: www.estes.org/paidparking. The tour will explore the story of Denver Post editor and promoter, Albert ‘Al’ Birch, who spent his summers in Estes Park. In 1907, his bungalow caught fire leaving only the stone ruins. After the fire, Birch built a small cabin lower on
the knoll. Today, the Estes Park Museum maintains the cabin and ruins in collaboration with the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Land Trust. The site is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. Additionally, the tour will discuss the growth and development of the Town of Estes Park, the Elkhorn Avenue corridor, and the connection to the Stanley Hotel.
EPNRC Announces New Executive Director Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) board of directors is excited to announce Caitlin “Cato” Kraft as the incoming Executive Director. Kraft lives, works, and plays in Estes Park and has served as the Program Di-
rector for a local nonprofit organization, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, since 2018. She will utilize her enthusiasm for serving the community, varied experiences, and her evident passion for nonprofits as she leads this vital organization into the future.
Cato Kraft, new Executive Director of Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center
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Estes Park Health CFO Tim Cashman Retires Tim Cashman, Estes Park Health’s Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from Estes Park Health effective July 19, 2021. He has served as Chief Financial Officer for Estes Park Health for the past four years. Tim Cashman’s financial leadership has helped Estes Park Health through some challenging events. During the COVID19 crisis, Tim led the successful effort to apply for and receive funding from the Paycheck Protection Plan Loan, the Health and Human Services Stimulus Loan, the Medicare Advanced Payment Program Loan in addition to other funding from the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs grant, among other grants. Estes Park Health would not have survived the COVID-19 crisis without this financial leadership. Among his other significant contributions, Tim led the development and construction of the Estes Park Health Urgent Care Center. Tim also
co-sponsored the migration of Estes Park Health’s electronic health and financial information to the new Epic and Lawson platforms, and helped develop a strategic plan and facility master plan for Estes Park Health’s future. Vern Carda, Estes Park Health CEO, stated, “We all owe a debt of gratitude to Tim Cashman for the financial leadership that enabled Estes Park to survive the COVID-19 financial crisis and many other challenges. I wish Tim well.” David Batey, Estes Park Health Board Chair, stated, “It has been a privilege to work with Tim Cashman for the last four years. He has made significant contributions to Estes Park Health’s present and future, and I wish him the very best and thank him for his commitment to the Hospital.” Tim Cashman stated, “Since I began my career, no time has been as daunting as the recent COVID-19 financial crisis. While Estes Park Health still faces additional financial challenges, I feel I have helped the organization make it through the most difficult period.” Vern Carda will discuss Chief Financial Officer recruitment plans at the next Estes Park Health Board meeting on August 23, 2021.
Bright Christmas Seeking School Supplies For Those In Need The new school year starts on August 24th and it’s time to start thinking of school supplies! Bright Christmas is ready to assist the families in our community who need help with the increasing expense of school supplies by taking donations of new supplies and, through the generosity of our donors, purchasing supplies. In partnership with Crossroads Ministry and the schools, qualified students can get their supplies at Crossroads (851 Dry Gulch Rd) starting on Wednesday, August 11th. If you are a family who needs help with supplies for your children, please contact Crossroads (970 577-0610) to register your child/children for school supplies. You do not have to be a Crossroads client to get assistance with this opportunity! We are asking for donations of the following items (please, no crayons) : Glue sticks Ziplock gallon and quart size bags
1” 3 ring binders Single subject spiral notebook/ college ruled Wire bound sketch pads Single subject spiral notebook/ wide ruled You can drop off any new school supplies at MedX, 158 1st St. (just off Highway 7), or Ace Hardware, 561 Lone Pine Drive, during regular business hours. 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 37th year of providing a “helping hand” to our community’s families in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the Bright Christmas program.
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total raised by the tournament through the years to $44,505. “We hope to exceed that this year,” stated Ryan. “The money raised helps to buy golf equipment for the junior program participants, assists with scholarships for those who need financial assistance, and helps players participate in tournaments. ” Format of play is a four-person 9hole scramble. You can sign up as a single, with one or more players, or as a team of four. Divisions for men, women, mixed and juniors. Any junior golfers aged 17 and under pays no entry fee. This year there will be a raffle for a Callaway stand bag, retail value $210, a Callaway Men’s Right Hand Driver, retail value $310 and variNow is the time to sign up for the 18th ous other items. Raffle tickets are $5 or annual Nan Ryan Invitational golf tour5 for $20. Anyone making a donation nament, Saturday, July 31, at the 9-hole will receive the equivalent in raffle tickLake Estes course. ets. Tee off between 8 am and 1 pm. Entry “We want everyone playing to have fee of $25 for passholders and $40 for fun,” stated Ryan, “and we will have the non-passholders includes 9-hole greens usual unique challenges throughout the fees, tournament fee, box lunch provided round.” by The Dunraven Inn, and prizes for Entry forms are available at the 18-hole winning teams in all divisions and for Estes Park Golf Course or the 9-hole special events, and a gift for each player. Lake Estes Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament benFor more information contact Nan efit the Estes Park Junior Golf Program. Ryan at 217-257-5718 or Last year it was a ‘virtual’ tournament, ryannan@me.com. but raised a record $5274, bringing the
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Please Pass the Grahams
ham is a flour, similar to conventional whole wheat flour but ground more coarsely. So consuming graham is I buy graham crackers more in the summertime than any other time dur- good for us. We eat it in other foods, it’s just called whole wheat instead of ing the year. Crushed up and mixed graham. with some melted butter and brown sugar, graham crackers make the perThe second is that the graham fect no-bake pie crust. “No-bake” goes cracker was inspired by a preacher with summer in the kitchen like soup named Sylvester Graham. He believed and home-baked bread in the winter. that a vegetarian diet, which included bread made from coarsely ground During this top-o-the-summer wheat, was the way God intended us to month, the less we can turn on the oven, the happier everybody seems to eat. Graham preached that eating natbe. Especially the cook. So we have egg ural foods, minimizing pleasure, and salad, chef ’s salad, quinoa salad, broc- reducing stimulation of all kinds would keep people healthy. His theory coli salad, bacon and tomato sandwiches, all sorts of yumm off the grill, became popular during the cholera pandemic in the mid-19th century, and corn on the cob (cook it in its and his followers were called Grahusk in the microwave, two ears for hamites—proof that truth is stranger four minutes. You won’t heat up the than fiction. (If I’d met the Reverend kitchen and it is oh, so delish!). Graham I would have asked him this: Then there’s dessert, which brings If God meant for us to eat only vegetaus back around to graham crackers. The lemon icebox pie I made yesterday bles and bread, why did he invent called for that graham-cracker-mixed- marshmallows and chocolate?) Although the minister named Grawith-sugar-and-soaked-in-butter crust. What filling wouldn’t taste good ham encouraged the consumption of graham flour, graham crackers and on top of that! Another dessert calls for the use of graham crackers to hold graham bread, he did not invent these products. But he got a cracker named together a molten middle of oozy after him and that’s more than most of marshmallow and chocolate and… us can say. (Others include Mr. Soda, STOP! I am not going to allow myself Mrs. Ritz, and the aphrodesial oyster. to go down the s’more path with you today. We’ve been there; we can wait a These famous folks, along with Rev. Graham, belong to the small yet prestibit before we go there again. (But we gious National Notorious Cracker Socan’t hold off very long! I hear those ciety. I’m jealous.) s’mores calling.) One more thing about graham Where were we? Ah yes, we were crackers—the food Reverend Graham discussing graham crackers. Most of thought would keep us on the straight us grew up eating the perforated and narrow: I heard about some chilwafers as a snack so we’re familiar with dren lined up for lunch in a cafeteria their rectangle shape, crunchy texture of a Catholic elementary school. At the and slight molasses flavor. Honey beginning of the line was a table piled Maid is the preferred brand by afihigh with apples. The lunchroom nun cionados, who know that all graham posted a sign next to the apples: “Take crackers are not created equal. (Take for example, my affiliate Joe, who very only ONE. God is watching.” Moving fondly remembers when he was a boy, further along the lunch line, at the dunking graham crackers in milk until other end of the table was a large pile they almost fell apart, then eating their of graham crackers. A child wrote a note and placed it near the crackers, soggy sweetness. He claims this is an “Take all you want. God is watching addictive practice, and also confirms the apples.” that the crackers must be Nabisco’s Honey Maid brand.) But how many of Obviously the virtuous food Revus have taken the time to think about erend Sylvester Graham thought what a graham cracker is, exactly? would keep our thoughts pure didn’t Nothing else we eat has graham in it, turn out to be so holy after all. Pass the as far as I know. So what of this gragraham crackers, please. ham cracker? Should we be suspicious You may let The Thunker know what that no other food contains the myste- you think at her e-mail address, rious ingredient called graham? donoholdt@gmail.com. The answer is two-fold. First, gra© 2021 Sarah Donohoe
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2nd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament August 13
The 2nd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament on August 13, 2021, is sponsored by the Town of Estes Park and TrailBlazer Broadband to say thank you to the business community. Supporting sponsors this year include The Bank of Estes Park, Edward Jones and Aldrich Builders. Our Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ lunch and beverages are sponsored this year by Bank of Colorado, Westover Construction, Mortgage Solutions and Estes Valley Recreation District. New this year will be 18 hole sponsors sampling their goods and services throughout the day, from the 1:30 p.m. shotgun start to the award ceremony. “Last year we created the golf tournament in six weeks as a survival gap measure for the Chamber in a pandemic year,” said Chamber Board Chair Derek Vinge. “This year we’re already off to a strong start and the tournament will keep our operations strong while we continue building toward our membership goal of 400 by the end of the summer.” Like many chambers, the Estes Chamber develops its operating funds from membership, events and two flagship fundraisers each year, including The Chamber Cup. The growth of the Cham-
ber in the past year demonstrates that this community values having a unique and unbiased voice for business. The Chamber still has several sponsorship options open to promote your business. Contact Executive Director Donna Carlson at donna@esteschamber.org to discuss sponsorships. Register a foursome for $500 or a single for $150 at esteschamber.org/chamber-cup. About the Estes Chamber of Commerce The Estes Chamber of Commerce is the “new” chamber in Estes Park, founded and funded by members, in May 2019. The Chamber is the voice of business with the Town of Estes Park, Estes Park EDC, Visit Estes Park and other organizations collaborating for a stronger business climate and tourism economy. The success of the Chamber is measured in making Estes Park a better place to live, work and play. www.esteschamber.org.
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Golf For Justice: Support Restorative Justice Through Tournament Sponsorship
By: Denise Lord, Restorative Justice Manager/Executive Director
Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is hosting it’s 10th annual golf tournament on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course, located at 1480 Golf Course Rd. Golfers of all abilities are welcome to play in this four-person, best ball scramble. The $90 player fee includes green fees, golf cart, free range balls, goodie bag, door prizes, tournament prizes and a post-tournament meal from Smokin' Dave's BBQ. Those interested in playing can sign up as a foursome, threesome, duo or single player. EVRJP will pair players to round
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out teams. The 2021 Golf for Justice tournament begins at 12:30 p.m. with registration, driving range and putting contest. Shotgun start is 1:30 p.m. A post-tournament BBQ follows at 5:30 p.m. Golfers can purchase putting contest entries, mulligans and helper tape to improve their game. All proceeds support local restorative justice programming. Learn more and register at estes.org/restorativejustice. Registration deadline is July 16, 2021. For questions, contact EVRJP staff at 970-577-3829 or restorativejustice@estes.org.
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Autumn Gold Festival Will Take Place September 25 & 26 One of Sunrise Rotary’s signature fundraisers, Autumn Gold: A Festival of Beer, Brats and Bands, will take place in Bond Park on the last weekend in September: September 25th & 26th. That weekend also includes a FREE DAY in Rocky Mountain National Park. This year’s Autumn Gold Festival features the following: • Five award-winning Front Range bands: Remus Tucker, Wendy Woo, Last Men on Earth, Michael Morrow and the Culprits and The Long Run. • The Autumn Gold Classic Car Show in which a People’s Choice Award trophy will be presented at the end of each day to one of the 30 classic cars (motorcycles/trucks included) on display. • A Bounce House, face painters and other family-friendly activities. • The Autumn Gold $10,000 Raffle Drawing which will take place around 4PM on Sunday, September 26th. • The Autumn Gold Kitchen: which will sell brats and hot dogs grilled to or-
der right there plus more items. • The Autumn Gold Beer & Wine Garden featuring a popular selection of beer, wine, soft drinks and more. All proceeds will go through the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club for EPHS scholarships for college and vocational school, Community Grants for Estes Valley Non-profits and other Rotary projects. If you would like to purchase a $100 Raffle ticket for a 1 in 300 chance of Winning $10,000, please email Leslie Glover: Les_glo@msn.com. You can also email Leslie if you want to enter your classic car, motorcycle or truck into the Autumn Gold Classic Car Show. To learn more about Autumn Gold: A Festival of Beer, Brats and Bands, check our website: www.estesparkautumngold.com, and find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ AutumnGold.EstesPark.
BEER |BRATS |BANDS SEPTEMBER 25th & 26th BOND PARK DOWNTOWN ESTES PARK
Brats, Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Desserts, Corn on the Cob, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Fresh Lemonade and FUN!!
CLASSIC CARS | BOUNCY HOUSE | CORN BAG TOSS | FACE PAINTING SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25
Remus Tucker
Wendy Woo Band
Last Men on Earth
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26 Michael Morrow and the Culprits 12:00-2:00 The Long Run 3:00-5:00
ONLY 300 TICKETS SOLD BUY YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000, 2nd Prize $2,500, PLUS MORE PRIZES NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
Buy your raffle tickets at Autumn Gold or in advance from a Sunrise Rotary member. Leslie Glover - les_glo@msn.com Bruce Johnston - brucejohnston360@email.com CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS @ WWW. ESTESPARKAUTUMNGOLD.COM
An Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club Fund Raiser.
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Board Member Spotlight: Diane Scruton members in this community serve on more than one board or move from one board to another. Previously, Scruton served locally on the Estes Park Newcomers Board. There is not often formal training for board members as they travel through their service. Board Governance training programs are often a request of the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC), by Executive Directors and board members alike. EPNRC received a grant from the Sunrise Rotary to offer training that helps board members understand their roles and responsibilities. EPNRC believes it is important to ensure board members are prepared to knowledgeably guide nonVolunteer board members guide the profits. Mark Holdt of Mountain Sage important efforts of our local nonprofit Consulting will lead Nonprofit Goverorganizations. One such volunteer is Dinance Board Training, a six-part series ane Scruton who currently serves on that covers the nuts and bolts of board Estes Park Health Foundation Board (EP service. Every presentation is contentHealth Foundation). rich and grounded in over 30 years of She notes, “Estes Park Health is so imreal-life experience. Holdt notes, “In portant to our community for our safety most cases, the content is new to the atand wellbeing. My husband and I would tendees, providing them with fresh ideas not have moved here if we did not have and solutions to long-standing chalaccess to a hospital that can handle any lenges. Attendees are encouraged to enemergency. gage in dialog that fosters lively discusI am proud to serve on the board; I find sion about how the training topic applies fundraising very rewarding. The EPH to their own organizations. The environFoundation assists Estes Park Health by ment is comfortable and safe.” financially supporting staff training, Learn more and register for the Board equipment, and facilities to provide Governance series online: healthcare excellence. This is important epnonprofit.org/board-governance. for both residents and visitors in the There are currently seven spots availEstes Valley community. able. I feel I have made the most impact in EPNRC encourages you to join other the stewardship I do. In such a smallinvested community leaders by putting town, misinformation spreads quickly. I your passion into action as a nonprofit can help stop the rumors and talk to res- board member. EPNRC provides a list idents and visitors about the facts of nonprofits in and in-service to the around the hospital and what a fantastic Estes Valley on our website. To see a (and essential) facility we have for the comprehensive list of these organizacommunity.” tions and their missions, visit Many of the dedicated nonprofit board epnonprofit.org/list-of-nonprofits.
Diane Scruton serves on the board of the Estes Park Health Foundation. Over 70 nonprofit organizations in Estes Park rely on the time and talents of community members like Scruton. EPNRC is hosting a Nonprofit Governance Board Training series in August and September for those who serve (or might be interested in serving) on boards. This series is built to help board members understand their roles and responsibilities to ensure they are prepared to knowledgeably guide nonprofits.
Celebrating The Arts For The August 3rd Everyday Estes Riverside Chat In partnership with the Art Center of Estes Park July 20, 2021, Estes Park, CO - Everyday Estes Riverside Chat in August will feature our arts community on Tuesday, August 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the amphitheater in Performance Park. In partnership with the Art Center of Estes Park and the Fine Arts Guild, we will meet five speakers speaking for five minutes with a five minute Q&A on ● Theater - with Kathy Littlejohn ● Musical Theater and Chorale Singing - with Denise Stokesberry ● Dance - with Kelly Richardson ● Photography - with John Shelton ● Nonprofit Arts Organizations with Lars Sage This month’s EVRC community connection is co-hosted by EVICS - Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success. The Riverside Chats run every first Tuesday through October 5. Cohosts for upcoming programs include the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on It’s Why We Live Here on September 7 and our local fire districts, health care
professionals and first responders on Estes Park Emergency Responders October 5. All Everyday Estes events are free and family friendly. About Everyday Estes Riverside Chat An initiative of the Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative, the Everyday Estes Riverside Chat is a live event summer series building from the Everyday Estes podcast and is intended to provide a platform for connection within the community. Originally imagined as a TED Talk-like event held at Performance Park, a podcast format was implemented as a COVID-gap measure to start the storytelling process until a live format was safe. On Facebook @everydayestes. About the Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative (EVRC) The EVRC is a team of public, private and nonprofit partners who are working on economic resiliency and overall community health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more by visiting: estespark.colorado.gov/evrc.
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Estes Park EDC Investor Spotlight: Diane Muno The Estes Park Economic Development Corporations is proud to have Diane Muno serve on its Board of Directors. Originally from the Midwest, she worked in healthcare management for 15 years. During that time, she learned about what it takes to run a business. In 2006, Diane was looking for a transition to the next phase in her career and moved to Estes Park where she purchased The Spruce House. She is also the current owner of The White Orchid and The Christmas Shoppe. Diane has been a part of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation since its inception in 2013. Originally, Diane served as the President of Partners for Commerce (EVPC), an organization created to support businesses and economic diversity, sustainability and longevity. EVPC established a committee to study the opportunity to launch a community EDC. This evolved into the founding of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation. Diane plays an important role in the community, as she advocates for small businesses in her role on the EDC Board of Directors as well as the Estes
Park Health’s Board of Directors. While she is passionate about sustaining the community and business, supporting her employees is her priority. She faces the common challenge of staffing shortages due to affordability and limited workforce housing in Estes Park. She also identifies the shortage of childcare as a concern for hiring employees with families. Because of this, Diane has become involved in community discussions to address these challenges. She is proud to represent small business and advocate for changes and solutions that would provide businesses with opportunities to succeed. Diane feels that there needs to be a balance between meeting the needs of residents, visitors and businesses; maintaining Estes’ unique small-town feel is just as important as the need for businesses to generate enough sales tax for the community to thrive. Diane hopes to see the community evolve into a year-round economy by way of continued advocacy, economic diversification, business engagement, and support from the community and Town.
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S TA N L E Y H O M E M U S E U M If these walls could talk, they would tell you a compelling tale of mountain life in early Estes Park through the eyes of the influential Flora & Freelan ("F.O.") Stanley and the domestic help who maintained their house, property, and way of life. To enter the door of the Stanley's 1904 Colonial Revival home is to pass through a frame into a painting, one with a time and life of its own Be inspired as you take a step back in time with a guided tour of the original mountain home of the Stanleys. Advance reservations are suggested and tickets can be purchased online at www.StanleyHome.org. The full tour experience lasts two hours, with each tour beginning at the Estes Park Visitors Center. A well-marked shuttle will pickup guests from the east parking lot (near the electrical vehicle charge stations), at the top of the hour.
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You've Heard About It... It's True! EVICS Family Resource Center is hosting our first annual summer celebration and fundraiser, Kickin' it for Kids Kickball Tournament. Get your team of 10 adults together for a good ol' fashioned kickball tournament. EVICS Family Resource Center supports families and children in the Estes Valley in a number of ways, one being our childcare scholarship program. Beginning in 2006, Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) was established through the Larimer County Early Childhood Council specifically as a scholarship program for the Estes Valley. The scholarship program is intended to support families in our seasonal work environment by providing short term financial assistance. The qualifications for our scholarship program are beyond what the Colorado Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) in order to more widely support families. Under the leadership of Nancy Almond, EVICS grew into an organization that supports early childhood through a number of ways. Through parent education, family programs, childcare referrals, and additional connection to resources, EVICS Family Resource Center
was established in 2019. This designation as a Family Resource Center is valuable in order to further grow and expand to fit the needs of our community. As a Family Resource Center, we now have more opportunity to connect you to resources, and connect our organization to the wider FRC resources. While widening our scope of services, the community’s need for childcare scholarships has continued to grow. During 2019, EVICS Family Resource Center provided $69,461 in financial assistance to families. This year, we are on track to give even more than last year as we’ve already supported families with over $43,000 in assistance. Now more than ever, it’s incredibly important that we reach our fundraising goals. We are taking the opportunity to gather safely outdoors this summer and launch our very first fundraiser kickball tournament. We are seeking teams of 10 adults. Registration and more information can be found at our website. www.evics.org/kickin-it office@evics.org (970) 586-3055 And don't forget, save the date! Saturday, August 28th 10am–2pm
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Artists and Artisans Festival At St. Bartholomew's Church
Ballet Renaissance To Focus On Protégé and Adult Ballet
Ballet Renaissance will focus on Protégé, BR's program for particularly talented and commitThe Parish Church of St. Bartholomew In addition, the famous cooks and bakted stuis hosting a new and exciting Artists and ers of St. Bart's will be offering their dents, and Artisans Festival on Saturday, August 28, wares of cookies, breads, candy, brownAdult Bal2021, from 11 am to 3 pm. This unique ies, gluten-free baked goods, and more. let, this Guest Artist Emily Speed event will replace St. Bart's Holiday Fair Our renown frozen soups and casseroles fall. As stands with BR Supporter and with this that has been held traditionally in Nowill also be available for sale in the food adult ballet student Leslie sumvember. court. Our handmade English pasties Glover during BR's June filming mer's and chutney will be available for pre-pur- in RMNP Over 30 artists and artisans of the St. program, chase by calling 970-586-4504 and pickBart's parish family are offering the Fall Proup will be available at this event. Supplies fruits of their talents to share with the tégé 2021 will work hand-in-hand with community of Estes Park and, of course, are limited for these two items and preBallet Renaissance's outreach program for our summer visitors. Offerings of water- order is recommended. Luncheon will Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, color paintings, oil paintings, photogra- not be available at this outdoor event. now offering programming year-round in phy, knitting, quilting, wood working, Come join our artists and artisans, Estes Park. jewelry making, and pottery will be cooks and bakers from 11 am to 3 pm “Protégé is a joy,” said volunteer and available. You might even get personal on the beautiful St. Bartholomew's Epis- supporter Ms. Brianna Furnish, who teaches the children. “The kids work so fishing pointers with the purchase of an copal Church grounds, 880 MacGregor hard and are so committed to learning. exceptional handtied fly. Most artists Avenue. We accept cash, checks or They are ideal students.” Because Protégé will be available at their tables to chat credit cards. Our proceeds go to our lostudents are hand-picked for their work with buyers or individually sign purcal community charities, as well as naethic and commitment, they have the opchased artwork, if appropriate. tional and world-wide needs. portunity to study at a more advanced level of training. “Ballet is demanding, but the focus and discipline required is also what makes ballet so rewarding,” said St. Bart's famous ders will be on SaturFurnish. pasties are being made day, August 28th from Ballet Renaissance adult student and again. The tradition at 11 am to 3 pm as part St. Bart's began in 1986 of our new Artists and when a parishioner's Artisans Festival at daughter, living in the church at 880 Cornwall, England, MacGregor Avenue. shared the recipe for We accept cash, these easy hand-held checks or credit cards. sandwiches popular among the tin-minOrder your pasties now, St. Bart's solders in Cornwall. Pasties are "D" shaped out in 2019 and only a limited number pies with pie crust shell and crimped of pasties are being produced this year! edge, filled with savory meat and vegeta- Orders not picked up within a week afbles. Both regular and gluten-free variter August 28th will be resold to others. eties are available. As usual, these are beFor fairness, the maximum number of ing sold frozen; however, they reheat pasties is limited to two bags per person. very successfully and make for a wonThe traditional accompaniment of Engderful winter supper! lish Chutney will also be available for orTo order please visit the St. der. Please place your order in advance as Bartholomew's website, pasties may not be available for sale at the www.stbartsepiscopalchurch.org. Regular upcoming Artists and Artisans Festival. pasties are sold in a package of six for $22 If you have any questions, please contact and gluten-free pasties are available for St. Bart's church office 970-586-4504. $24 (package of six). Pick up of pasty or-
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supporter Ms. Leslie Glover knows all about that reward. “Training with Ballet Renaissance is my favorite thing,” said Glover, who is performing a lead role en pointe, in Ballet Renaissance's upcoming film Die Schöne Müllerin. Glover and professional dancer, Ballet Renaissance Guest Artist Ms. Emily Speed, both perform the title role in Die Schöne Müllerin. Speed portrays the character when she first meets her husband, and Glover portrays the character later in life looking back on that special time. “It has been so exciting to work with professional dancers, and to share in a part of Guest Artist Damien Diaz their world and BR Protégé student during this Stephen Salinas, review producnotes before BR's June filmtion,” said ing in RMNP Glover. But Adult Ballet isn't just for those who wish to perform, it's also for adults who enjoy the health and toning benefits of ballet. “Ballet has shaped and toned my legs like nothing else,” said Ms. Cecelia Cenac, an adult Ballet Renaissance student and supporter. “I love it. It's a joy.”
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Volunteer Opportunities At The Stanley Fundraiser To Be Held Home Museum & Education Center At The Stanley Home Museum Interpretive Guides – Guides play an important and integral role in helping to tell Flora and F.O.’s story. We are looking for enthusiastic story tellers to interact with our If these walls could talk, they would tell guests as they think about how the Stanyou a compelling tale of mountain life in leys’ lived experiences apply to their early Estes Park through the eyes of the influential Flora and F.O. Stanley and the own lives and hometowns. Shuttle Drivers – All of our tours begin domestic help who maintained their house, property, and way of life. To enter at the Estes Park Visitors Center. We are looking for shuttle drivers to transport the door of the Stanleys’ 1904 Colonial Revival home is to pass through a frame museum guests to and from the Museum. into a painting, one with a time and life of its own. To volunteer, please visit stanleyhome.org/volunteer or for furBe a part of our volunteer community ther information, contact JoAnn Batey and help us bring Flora and F.O.’s story at 970-235-0062. to life. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
You are invited to take a step back in time, for a most charming event at the original 1904 home of Flora and FO Stanley on Friday, July 30th, 5-8pm. Enjoy the spectacular view, light conversation and a sampling of local wines and craft beer served on the home's iconic veranda. Proceeds from this event support the museum's educational initiatives and preservation of the historic Stanley home.
Invitation To The 2021 Annual "Burning Issues" Lecture Series At The Y For you who are interested in current domestic and international affairs, please join us in exploring: Navajo Native American Indians U.S. Economic Recovery Environmental Issues CIA counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism vs al-Qaeda Vladimir Putin "Y" campers and the public are invited to the 45th Annual Robert M. Lawrence Burning Issues Lecture Series for 2021, conducted at the "Y", free of charge. The presentations will be every Monday at 7:30 p.m., July 19 - August 16, in the Hempel Auditorium. These lectures/discussions are delivered by professors and other highly experienced intelligence specialists in their fields. Several also are lecturers in the Colorado State University (CSU) Osher Life-Long Learning Institute - a popular adult education program conducted in some 140 U.S. universities. July 26- "The Economic Recovery of 2020-2021: Headwinds and Tailwinds." Emeritus Professor of Finance, Colorado State University, John Olienyk will deliver this topic. Dr. Olienyk earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. Before beginning his teaching career he was a stockbroker in Denver. He retired as the Associate Dean, College of Business at Colorado State University. August 2-"Wicked Environmental Issues: How Should We Respond?" Emeritus Professor Del Benson, Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University is pre-
senting "Wicked Environmental Issues: How Should We Respond?" Dr. Benson earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. The venue for this program is changed from the Hempel Auditorium to the Boone Mountain Center. From the YMCA entrance on Tunnel Rd./66 to the campus, the road is Association Drive. Follow the signs to Boone Family Mountain Center. At the stop
sign across the street from the tennis courts & miniature golf, turn right onto Pinecone Way. Proceed about 100 yards and turn left into Boone Center, the large log building. Upon entering please go downstairs via the elevator or stairs, past the climbing wall and desk into the presentation room, capacity about 75. August 9-Counter-Proliferation and Counter-Terrorism. Retired CIA officer, John Massie is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. His CIA service abroad included Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. After the 9/11 attack, his final assignment was as a senior officer in the U.S. Counterterrorism Center, pursuing al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and elsewhere. He will share his observations on that vital task. August 16. "How Putin is Making Russia Great Again." This topic will be presented by a retired U.S. Navy Cap-
Advance reservations are required and tickets can be purchased online for $35 per person. Visit www.StanleyHome.org/events to purchase tickets. All guests will be picked up and dropped off by our shuttle at the east parking lot of the Estes Park Visitor Center (close to the electric vehicle charging stations). Shuttle service will run every 15 minutes throughout the evening.
Quaker/Unitarian Meeting
Linda Bensy and Robert Johnson ( former educators in the Estes Park School tain, Richard "Dick" Life, an intelligence district) will continue the discussion of this crucial subject. The discussion will officer who, since 1967 has focused on the USSR, and now Russia. He served as be based on a booklet prepared by the an attache living in Moscow and traveled Commission on the Practice of Demoextensively collecting intelligence during cratic Citizenship and published by the the Cold War. Estes Park resident "Dick" American Academy of Arts and SciLife is a graduate of the Naval Academy, ences. who earned an MA in Russian Area Every Sunday there is a meeting of inStudies from Georgetown U, and gradu- tellectually curious people; many are ated from the U.S. Army War College for Quakers, Unitarians or unaffiliated. senior officers. A lecturer throughout These meetings are open to all who are NATO, and in numerous U.S. universiinterested. We now meet at the Conferties - including the CSU Osher program ence room of the US Bank at 363 E - he will discuss how Vladimir Putin be- Elkhorn Ave. . The meeting starts with a came the Russian strongman, an adverhalf hour of silence from 10-10:30; folsary of the United States, and is returnlowed by a social time from 10:30 ing Russia to prominence on the world 11:00. The discussion begins at 11 and stage. Highlights range from new Russconcludes at noon. For info contact Jim ian weapons systems to Moscow's reacLinderholm at hwsceo@aol.com or tion to U.S. foreign policy in Ukraine, Randy Maharry at (515) 229-8299. China, N Korea, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Directions: In Estes Park US 36 becomes Elkhorn Ave. Follow US 36 and RMNP signs to Moraine Ave. and turn Estes Park Healing Rooms left. In 2 miles, cross the intersection at Tuesdays 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Park Mary's Lake Rd, move to the left lane for Fellowship Church, 340 South St. ~1/4 mi. County "66", plus "YMCA" Vrain Avenue. Prayers for physical, signs take you left onto Tunnel Rd/66. spiritual and emotional healing. For (US 36 continues west into Rky Mtn Natl more info, please call 515-490-3475 or Park.) In 2.5 mi the YMCA entrance is go to www.estesparkhealingrooms.com on the right. From Tunnel Rd./66 to the "Y campus" is Association Drive. At the Early Worms AA Meetings 2nd stop sign turn right into the parking Early Worms AA meetings have relot and find a spot. The building on that sumed in person meetings Monday right corner is Hempel Auditorium. The thru Saturday at 7 a.m. in the downsign on Hempel faces Association Dr. stairs room at Saint Bartholomew and is not prominently visible - dark Church, 880 MacGregor Ave. green lettering on the dark brown wall is partially obscured by evergreen trees.
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Commit To A Life Helping Our Next Generation By: Brian Schaffer
While living in Alaska I served on staff at ChangePoint Church for a few years and got to know the facilities manager pretty well. In addition to taking care of a 50,000 square foot building, he was a wonderful leader who led a group of kids each week that averaged over 300 in attendance. You could tell the young ones loved him and looked forward to coming each week. What was even more inspiring for me to watch was the way his own four kids loved hanging out with him. One of his boys in particular would walk around the building with him to work on projects that needed attention. Marty Gergen is just one of many in our There was one day I noticed them town making an impact. from a distance walking down a long corridor and couldn’t help but feel joy selves, each of us have imitated other rise up within me as I saw his son walk- people who we’ve looked up to over the ing with a limp just like his Dad. years, or at least have tried to follow You see, his Dad was born with the their example in certain areas of life. same condition as the famous actor, Whether it’s their leadership style in Danny DeVito, which is known as multi- the workplace or the way they served ple epiphyseal dysplasia, a rare genetic others who had no means of ever paying disorder that affects bone growth. His them back. It centered around the feelson didn’t have the disorder and didn’t ing you felt in your heart of hearts that have reason to walk with a limp other this was a person worth imitating and than this was the way his Dad walked thus you began to make course correcand he was imitating him. He admired tions in your own life to follow in their many qualities about his Dad and footsteps. wanted to be like him. I was reading a few days ago in 1 ThesIf we’re absolutely honest with oursalonians of how the Apostle Paul not
only taught the ways of Christ among the people, but he lived in such a way as to demonstrate what it looked like to live into these truths of the gospel. His life was making a difference among the Thessalonian people and they began to imitate his way of life. And in time they modeled in front of others how to live an abundant life through the power of the Holy Spirit and it spread to neighboring communities. Just like a stone thrown into a pond creates a rippling effect with rings extending to the outer edges of the water so was the impact these followers of Christ were making by the way they lived. It’s interesting how a stone enters an exact location within a pond and even though it sink to the bottom its impact touches a circle of influence that touches another and then another. The bigger the splash, the bigger the impact goes. A question I ask myself periodically is: Who am I imitating and who’s imitating me? Am I living a life worth imitating? What kind of legacy do I wish to leave behind and am I living in such a way for this to happen? There’s no better time than the present to reflect upon who we’ve become and who’s following us. Family, friends, and those we may never meet but once are active observers, so let’s commit to live a life worth imitating that will impact the next generation.
July 23 – July 29
Food Trucks Schedule July 23 - July 29 Fri 7/23 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Avant Garde Aleworks Lumpy Ridge Brewing Stanley Park Dog Park
Roaming Rations La Cocina de Mama Origins Wood Fired Pizza EP Bross Café Mess Coffee
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Sat 7/24 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Avant Garde Aleworks Lumpy Ridge Brewing Stanley Park Dog Park
Roaming Rations Kitchen Eats White Paper BBQ EP Bross Café Mess Coffee
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Sun 7/25Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Avant Garde Aleworks Stanley Park Dog Park
La Cocina de Mama Origins Pizza & EP Bross Dill’s Maine Lobster Shack Café Mess Coffee
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Mon 7/26 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Stanley Park Dog Park
La Cocina de Mama Rosa Tacos Café Mess Coffee
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Tues 7/27 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel The Marina Pavillion Stanley Park Dog Park
Rosa Tacos La Cocina de Mama White Paper BQ Café Mess Coffee
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Wed 7/28 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Stanley Park Dog Park
EP Bross Kitchen Eats Café Mess Coffee
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Thur 7/29 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Avant Garde Aleworks Stanley Park Dog Park
La Cocina de Mama EP Bross Roaming Rations Café Mess Coffee
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* Food trucks and hours are subject to change. Send any updated information to gary@epnews.com Check the food truck’s facebook pages or websites for their menus and information
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Five Fun Facts About… Red-Tailed Hawks By: Dawn Wilson
This week’s featured subject is the red-tailed hawk. This ubiquitous bird — it is the most widespread hawk in the U.S. and in Rocky Mountain National Park — can be found in Estes Valley and the park throughout the year. Look for them perched high on trees searching for prey. Here are five
more fun facts about this bird of prey. 1. Red-tailed hawks mate for life. 2. The range of red-tailed hawks spans most of North America, stretching from northern portions of Alaska to the southern coasts of Mexico. 3. The oldest known wild red-tailed hawk was 30 years old but most live to about 12 years of age.
4. The bulk of a red-tailed hawk’s diet — up to 90 percent — consists of small mammals, like ground squirrels, voles, mice and rabbits. 5. The sound often portrayed in Hollywood movies and television shows of bald eagles — that shrill scream — is actually that of a red-tailed hawk. Bald eagles have a weaker-sounding, almost squeaky cackle and thin squeal.
Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.
A red-tailed hawk scans for prey from the top of a pine tree in Rocky Mountain
Although common, red-tailed hawks can be difficult to identify as their color varies substantially based on age, sex, range and individual traits. And not all of them have red tails like this one in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The talons are the main weapon of defense and tool used for hunting for red-tailed hawks.
A red-tailed hawk perches in a cottonwood tree.
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Annual Open House At Reliance Fire Museum This Saturday, July 24 After a one-year hiatus due to COVID19 restrictions, The Reliance Fire Company is pleased to announce our Annual Open House. Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 460 Elm Road, Estes Park, CO There is no charge for this event. Please join us to see more than 15 pieces of fire apparatus in the museum collection, ranging from a 1901 HorseDrawn Waterous Steam-Powered
Pumper, to a 1958 Pirsch Tillered Aerial Ladder Truck from Beverly Hills, CA. Doug Klink, Museum Director and noted fire truck restorer, will be on hand to give tours and answer your questions about the collection. The facility is also a working restoration shop, and trucks currently under restoration include a 1914 Ahrens Fox Ladder Truck tractor from Sacramento, CA, and Greeley, Colorado’s 1916 American LaFrance Pumper.
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“IT’S NOT THE YEARS IN YOUR LIFE… IT’S THE LIFE IN YOUR YEARS”
These words of Abraham Lincoln many years ago, are so true, aren’t they? We’ve all known people that didn’t live too long, but their lives were well lived. They enjoyed each day, relishing every moment with family and friends and others with whom they were blessed to interact. This story from an unknown source shows a life filled with contentment and fulfillment. It seems that an American businessman was on the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican fisherman on the size and quality of his fish and asked him how long it took to catch them. The fisherman replied, ‘Only a little while.’ The American then asked why he didn’t stay out longer and catch more fish. The fisherman said he had enough to support his family’s immediate needs. The visitor then asked, ‘But what do you do with the rest of your time? With a broad smile on his face the fisherman replied, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play my guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life!” The American scoffed, “I’m a Harvard graduate with an MBA and I could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several more boats, until you have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You could control the product, the processing and the distribution. You would probably want to leave this small fishing village and move to Mexico City, and from there to Los Angeles and eventually to New York City where you would run your expanding business.” The Mexican fisherman listened intently to all he said, then asked, “And how long would this take?” The American thought for a moment and then replied, “Fifteen to twenty years, I would guess.” “But what then?” the fisherman asked. The American laughed and said, “That’s the most exciting part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions.” “Millions? Then what?” the native fisherman asked. With a broad smile, the visitor said, almost triumphantly, “Then you could retire. You could move to a small coastal fishing village where you could sleep late, fish a little, play with your children, take a siesta with your wife, and stroll into the village in the evening where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos!” We can easily guess the ‘rest of the story’, can’t we? The wise fisherman would simply shake his head, amused that this foreigner just doesn’t get it. He’s already got that. Why go to all that trouble, only to finally achieve what he already enjoys every day? There are many people who think much like the visiting ‘wise man’! They give up many of the simple pleasures and things of a good life in order to embark on a life of pursuing things that will eventually bring them right back where they started. Remember, “It’s not the years in your life, it’s the life in your years!” What I appreciate about living where we do is that we have so many pleasant, ongoing experiences that make it easy for us to find the contentment and joy of the native fisherman. We see people jogging around the lake, enjoying the wonder of the abundant wildlife, enjoying the Park and the people. How often do we stop to ponder that many people, working so diligently in the ‘tradition’ of the American visitor, drive hundreds, even thousands of miles to come and enjoy those things that we enjoy every day? May we, like the fisherman, appreciate and treasure what we have. The Bible says: “Be content with such things as you have.” (Hebrews 13:5) May God help us to show that joyful contentment.
Bob Lewis
Singer-Songwriter Jenn Cleary To Perform At The Old Gallery in Allenspark
“We’re so pleased to be able to open our doors for live music performances again,” said The Old Gallery Board Chair Laurie Von Wald. “We are scheduling a limited number of small events this year and we know our community is excited about this.” The Old Gallery is also hosting The Allenspark Chamber Music Series on Wednesday, August 11 and Saturday, August 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and available on The Old Jenn Cleary Gallery website, as well. The Allenspark Chamber is comprised Live music is finally returning to The of young musicians from the top music Old Gallery in Allenspark. Boulder conservatories in the country, including singer-songwriter Jenn Cleary will bring the Juilliard School, Oberlin Conservaher folk-rock tunes to this Allenspark tory and the Eastman School of Music center for community, arts and visitors Peabody Institute, to name a view. at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 25. Tickets are Allenspark Chamber Music members $15 online at theoldgallery.org and are include Josef Fischer, viola; Mariama also available at the door. The event is Alcântara, violin; Keoni Bolding, viola, BYOB, but snacks and sodas will be for Javier Otalora, viola, Aria Cheregosha, sale. viola; Cecelia Swanson, cello, Lauren Cleary was a finalist in the Telluride Blues Festival Acoustic Competition and Porozynski, violin; Kimberly Bill, violin; Anita Dumar, violin; Jesse Fischer, bass; has performed at the Sundance Film Festival, Colorado Rockies games and on Barron Lyle, violin; Annamarie Wellems, cello and Nicole Chung, cello. international stages. She has released The Old Gallery provides a wide range two albums of original songs, one album of services including the twice-monthly of “blues covers” and a children’s album Community Cupboard Food Bank, which won a NAPPA Award (National Community Closet, yoga and wellness Parenting Product Awards) in 2021. classes, tourist information and is home to 28+ local and regional artists. The Rocky Mountain Nature Conservancy Store is located at The Old Gallery from Memorial Day to mid-October, as well. The Old Gallery is a center for community, arts and visitors and is located at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. It is only 20 minutes from Estes Park and Lyons.
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YMCA Dedicates Outdoor Classroom
On the afternoon of July 13, 2021, guests, staff and generous donors attended the dedication ceremony for the new outdoor classroom located at the Mootz Family Craft and Design Center at the Estes Park Center – YMCA of the Rockies. The outdoor classroom will welcome children, families, and groups who will utilize this space for free-play. Natural materials are the focus of the
playground with stations including water tables, fort building with sticks, natural building blocks, musical instruments, and much more for creative play. YMCA of the Rockies will also utilize the space for hosting a variety of family programs including the Little Explorers class which focuses on preschool-age fun and nature education.
Tennis Anyone? Residents and summer visitors are invited to join the Estes Park tennis community. We play at the courts in Stanley Park, near the high school. Men’s and women’s doubles on week-
day mornings and mixed doubles on Sunday afternoons. We would love to see you out on the courts. For more information, call Sally at 970-577-9752.
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Summer Dog Training Classes Summer is here, with a vengeance! Our COVID puppies training seems to have gone out of the window! Is your fourlegged friend paying more attention to elk duds than you? Are you wondering when he got so big? Did he always jump on every stranger and why won’t he listen when you beg him to stop? When did she start chewing on the remote control? Did they always have this much energy? And when did they forget everything they were ever taught? Will they ever learn to come when you call them? If you are looking for a positive program to enroll your puppy or adult dog in, Wags Mountain Training Camp is offering a basic, five-week obedience course beginning Monday, July 26 at 5 p.m. for any dog or puppy of any age. Training classes will be held at Elena’s Barking Lot (formerly known as Linda’s Pet Care Services) at 950 Comanche Street, Unit C. The course includes all basic commands including sit, down, settle, off, stand, watch me, leave it and stay as well
as recalling, loose leash walking and learning to how to be appropriate with other people and pets while on leash. There are also weekly handouts, articles from positive reinforcement trainers and weekly Q & A to discuss ongoing dog behaviors (wanted and unwanted). This class emphasizes teaching owners how to relate to their pets in a more positive and loving way while shaping positive, wanted behavior. More importantly, it teaches us, the humans, to have reasonable expectations and gives logical answers to why some things work better than others with our dogs. The course will focus on positive reinforcement training with food rewards and playtime for an all around good time for the owner as well as the dog. Give your dog (and yourself) the ultimate gift—enroll yourselves in a class today and come enrich your training experience with like-minded owners. Availability is extremely limited; please call Linda Wagner at 425-219-1754 to register now.
July 26 – 30 Monday, July 26
Chicken Quesadilla w/ soup of the day
Tuesday, July 27
Monte Cristo Sandwich w/ Tomato Salad
Wed., July 28
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ Baked Beans & cole slaw
Thursday, July 29 Meat Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, July 30
Signature Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp (8) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing
August 2 – 6 Monday, Aug 2
Biscuits & Gravy w/ sausage patty, hashbrowns & fruit
Tuesday, Aug 3
Grilled Chicken & Swiss Croissant w/ 3-Bean Salad
Wednesday, Aug 4 Pork Loin w/ apple sauce & vegetables Thursday, Aug 5
Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad
Friday, Aug 6
Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day
All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. 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 26th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, July 23rd. 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 and at estesparkseniors.org
The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Trivia Tuesdays (12-2) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & every Thursday 1-4 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
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The Living Dream At The Historic Park Theatre The Emmy nominated made for PBS film, The Living Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park will be presented with a special screening on July 28th at 2pm at the Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park. Nick Molle' will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards. Produced and written by Nick Molle’ and co-directed by Sean Doherty, it is a highly acclaimed historical documentation of Rocky Mountain Na-
tional Park. Expert historians James Pickering and Curt Buchholtz weave their stories through stunning scenery and historical film clips supported by the distinctive narration of Nick Molle’ in this honest portrayal of the National Park. For ticket information contact www.historicparktheatre.com. “You may have seen this classic of ours on TV but viewing it on the big screen in the Historic Park Theatre is the absolute best way to experience this film.”—Nick Molle’
Estes Park Woman’s Club Seeking New Members Would you like to join a group that works toward building a better community? A group that focuses on helping students learn, responding to town needs, bettering areas in RMNP and creating a strong library. Then we invite you to join the Estes Park Woman's Club. This club was established by hard working and forward thinking women in 1912. We are about to celebrate 110 years of commitment to the community. The club is one of the oldest community forces in Estes Park. Dues are $35 per year and monthly
luncheons are usually $20. Luncheons are held September through May. Fund raisers during the year are usually a garage and bake sale, candle sales and donations. Funds gathered are then returned to the community. Support for Crossroads for rental assistance, Salud for medical assistance, The Library and Schools for Author visits, donations to stopping human trafficking, Bright Christmas, the Mountainaires and the Women's Monument were given last year. Please contact President, Judi Cunningham for more information. 970-577-1221, mjb44@tdsmail.com
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2625 MARYS LAKE RD
352 VIRGINIA DRIVE
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$468,000
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FULLY FURNISHED CONDO with magnificent mountain and lake views. Cozy up next to the gas fireplace or enjoy soaking in the private hot tub on the deck.
116 E. ELKHORN AVE.
ESTES PARK COTTAGE CHARM circa 1929 w/2 bdrms/1 full bath. Fenced front yard. Craftsman style features. Close to downtown. Great primary, second getaway or vacation property.
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The Mountains Are Calling... We'll Guide You Home – RE/MAX www.WeSellEstesPark.com
Mountain Brokers 1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park
Office: 970-586-5324
Under Contract
www.ViewsandSetting.com $320,000
www.CabinByLongsPeak.com $715,000 Call Kirk or Peggy
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www.BigHornDr.com $529,000
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Under Contract
www.GreyFoxLot.com $340,000
www.EstesParkLand.com $549,500
www.GlacierLodgeForSale.com $5,000,000
2051 Fish Creek Rd. $499,900
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1802 Wildfire Road $365,900
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275 Peck Ln $589,000
2530 Cedar Park Dr $250,000
1155 S. Saint Vrain Ave Unit 2-1 $240,000
564 Copper Hill Rd $850,000
Call Dave Kiser
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1769 Wildfire $445,000
2251 Upper High Drive $879,000
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Windcliff Estates 3125 Eiger Trail $375,000
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THE GOMEZ TEAM
Javier Gomez Broker
Be A Mentor with Partners Today is a great day to become a mentor. We need more volunteers to spend time with local youth who are eager for a positive role model. All it takes is your willingness to be a safe and consistent friend to your mentee–no special background or education required. In the Estes Valley we have male youth patiently waiting for their special male mentors! One youth loves all things digital (YouTube, video games, and expressed an interest in learning
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about robotics). Another youth loves all things outdoors, (fishing, exercise, and building things.) The third youth loves soccer, working out and being very active. Let's not keep them waiting. Please email kwhitacre@ poweredbypartners.org, call 970-577-9348 or visit www.poweredbypartners.org/ get-involved/#volunteer to learn more about how you can become a mentor.
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Mountain Brokers
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maria@estesparkproperties.realestate
1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park Under Contract
564 Copper Hill Stunning cabin home w/ wrap around deck. Floor to ceiling windows for stunning view. Open floor plan w/ huge loft. Views of rolling hills to snow cap mountains out every window. Oversized heated garage with built in workbenches, plus overhead storage. Garage has a finished space (23 ft x 25 ft) that can be used as an office, art or yoga studio & has it's own private deck. Black top circular driveway. Fire mitigated. Single owner that has kept home meticulous. Listed for $850,000
2530 Cedar Park Dr. Drake Your perfect getaway in the woods!! Quintessential 1 bedroom log cabin. Sit on the porch and enjoy watching the abundant wildlife. Wood stove for the cool nights and a balcony off the loft to enjoy fresh air in the warm summer nights. Low maintenance metal roof, totally off grid but with potential to add a well and solar system. $250,000
Under Contract
1155 S Saint Vrain 2-1 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo at The Pines. Perfect for full time living or vacation home. Fully remodeled bathroom, new carpet, paint & window treatments. Handicap accessible with wide doors & support bars in the bathroom. Easy access to walking trails across the street & a shuttle stop right at the corner of the complex. Golf course across the street & easy 5 minute ride to Safeway & downtown. Additional storage closet upstairs. No restrictions on short term rentals but no license in place. $240,000
New Listing
1769 Wildfire Rd. Come check out this mountain contemporary condo. Perfect for first time home buyer or new family. Corner unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. South facing, end unit. Walk out patio in back. Newer hot water heater and high efficiency furnace. SS appliances. Gas fireplace. 2 car garage with plenty of storage throughout the condo. Not a deed restricted unit. No Short term rentals allowed. Listed at $445,000
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association John Krueger/Tony Palmer 59 Bill Harms/Pete Johnson Ray Leaycraft/John Tessler Frabk Bartholomew/Chris Haught Rod Unruh/Dwight Stanford Pete Hogue/Steve Poznic Scott Logan/Mike Williams Larry Nosbish/Tom Keyworth Chuck Slicker/Greg Fyfe
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Dennis Bryan/Don Bryson Jim Mathies/John Coperhaver Guy Tritico/Ron Little Mike Tracy/Josh Tracy Pete Smith/Franz Peterson Virgil Yarbrough/Ron Spurlin Bob Butler/Doug McPherson
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Estes Park Women's Golf Association Tuesday July 20th game of the day was Syncronized Swimming. The best net score of any hole with water near it totaling 9 holes. 1st Flight————————1st Place Carolyn Bible 2nd Place Carrie Logan 2nd Flight————————1st Place Cindy Minier 2nd Place Carol Felner
3rd Flight————————1st Place Diane Butler 2nd Place Stacey Harding 4th Flight————————1st Place Marilyn Soby If any women are interested in joining EPWGA, please contact our president Carla Spreng-Webb at carla.spreng@gmail.com
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We Are All Stronger
As you embrace the start of a more “normal” summer, it’s important to give yourself room to continue to reemerge at your own pace. It’s also important to remember that new beginnings are not always easy or obvious. I’m reminded of the following story, a valuable metaphor for embracing adversity and new beginnings: A man found the cocoon of a butterfly. A small opening appeared. The man sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and could go no farther. The man decided to help, so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that at any moment the wings would expand and the body would contract to the proper proportion. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around. It never was able to fly. In his kindness and haste, the man had not understood something. A restricting cocoon and the struggle for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were nature's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need to become stronger in character and determination. If nature allowed us to go through life without any obstacles, we would not learn how to be resilient and powerful. We might never fly!
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Recycle Old Electronics at Estes Recycles Day, Saturday August 7 Events Complex Main Parking (off Manford Ave.), 9 a.m. to Noon Per state statute, electronic devices must be recycled and cannot be discarded in Colorado landfills. Electronics recycling will be a big part of the 2021 Estes Recycles Day in our new location, particularly since we were unable to offer this service at our minievent in 2020. What electronics can we accept? Only the following items can be accepted at Estes Recycles Day, with fees shown below linked to the item type and size. Tablet, eReader ($5); computer tower, CPU, laptop ($10); VCR/DVD player, satellite/cable box, video console ($5); home printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, home stereo ($20); small video game, similar weight item ($5); cell phone, home phone, office phone, camera, router ($5); food preparation appliance: blender, mixer, food processor, plastic coffee maker, plastic kettle ($5); personal hygiene item: electric toothbrush, hair dryer, water pick/flosser ($2); flat screen monitor ($10); flat screen TV 19” or smaller ($15); flat screen TV 2034” ($25); flat screen TV 35” or larger ($40); tube monitor or tube TV 19” or smaller ($30); tube monitor or tube TV 20-34” ($40); tube monitor or tube TV 35” or larger ($50); other e-waste such as cables, cords, mice, small computer speakers ($1 per pound). Stations for document shredding and recycling scrap metal will also be offered. There is NO paint recycling at this event! (A separate event for paint recycling is being planned for October.) The organizers of Estes Recycles Day are seeking volunteers ages 16 and up for the 2021 event. Are you available on Saturday morning, August 7, to work a two- or four-hour shift? Contact Kathy at membership@lwv-estespark.org for more information.
Recicle los Aparatos Electrónicos Viejos en el Día de Reciclaje de Estes, Sábado 7 de Agosto Estacionamiento principal del complejo de eventos (en la salida de la Avenida Manford), de 9 am a mediodía Según el estatuto estatal, los dispositivos electrónicos deben reciclarse y no pueden desecharse en los vertederos de Colorado. El reciclaje de productos electrónicos será una gran parte del Día del Reciclaje de Estes 2021 en nuestra nueva ubicación, especialmente porque no pudimos ofrecer este servicio en nuestro mini-evento en 2020. ¿Qué productos electrónicos podemos aceptar? Solo los siguientes artículos se
pueden aceptar en Estes Recycles Day, con las tarifas que se muestran a continuación vinculadas al tipo y tamaño del artículo.
Tablet, eReader ($ 5); torre de computadora, CPU, computadora portátil ($ 10); Reproductor de VCR / DVD, decodificador de satélite / cable, consola de video ($ 5); impresora doméstica, fotocopiadora, escáner, máquina de fax, estéreo doméstico ($ 20); videojuego pequeño, artículo de peso similar ($ 5); teléfono celular, teléfono residencial, teléfono de oficina, cámara, enrutador ($ 5); aparato de preparación de alimentos: licuadora, batidora, procesador de alimentos, cafetera de plástico, hervidor de plástico ($ 5); artículo de higiene personal: cepillo de dientes eléctrico, secador de pelo, limpiador de agua / hilo dental ($ 2); monitor de pantalla plana ($ 10); TV de pantalla plana de 19 ”o más pequeña ($ 15); TV de pantalla plana de 20 a 34 ”($ 25); TV de pantalla plana de 35 ”o más ($ 40); monitor de tubo o TV de tubo de 19 ”o menos ($ 30); monitor de tubo o TV de tubo de 20 a 34 ”($ 40); monitor de tubo o TV de tubo de 35 ”o más ($ 50); otros desechos electrónicos como cables, cordones, ratones, parlantes de computadora pequeños ($ 1 por libra). También se ofrecerán estaciones para la trituración de documentos y el reciclaje de chatarra. ¡NO hay reciclaje de pintura en este evento! (Se está planificando un evento separado para el reciclaje de pintura para octubre.) Los organizadores del Día del reciclaje de Estes están buscando voluntarios de 16 años en adelante para el evento de 2021. ¿Está disponible el sábado 7 de agosto por la mañana para trabajar un turno de dos o cuatro horas? Comuníquese con Kathy en members@lwv-estespark.org para obtener más información.
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The Mustang, Adopting A Piece Of American History By: Michelle Hurni
We adopted two mustangs, Herds of Modoc and wild musDeception, tangs in the from the Silwest speak to ver King the roots of herd in NeAmerica. vada. Each Freedom. Inherd has exdependence. ceptional Family. characterisManes flowtics, but even ing, muscles from the rippling, same herd, the gentling process was 80,000 strong, these symbols of the piocompletely different with our two. neer spirit roam 26.9 million acres of BLM, public and private lands across 10 Modoc took no time at all to gentle and Deception took almost 4 months, but states. that trust is now forever. Unchecked, there are not enough reIf you plan on having more than a lawn sources to sustain them. If not managed, ornament, starting a mustang under these herds can grow by 20% a year, saddle is the next step. As with training doubling every 4-5 years. That’s where the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) any horse, each individual mustang progresses at their own level and on their Wild Horse and Burro program comes own schedule, some more quickly than in. These free-roaming animals are others. This means at least $800 a month rounded up and taken throughout the country, giving horse and burro lovers a for a trainer, for two or more months. chance to adopt a piece of American his- Even then, mustangs can be reactive and unpretory. dictable You can adopt and a a wild burro or good horse under the match age of 10 for a with a small adoption horse is fee ($25-125). essential. The animals Mustangs still belong to are versathe BLM for tile one year, at enough for which point titrail ridtle is passed to ing, skijorthe new owner. The BLM is currently offering a $1000 monetary incentive if you ing, reining, and packing for elk huntkeep the animal for one year to help with ing. The 2020/2021 Rooftop Rodeo feed and care. Animals over the age of 10 Queen, Ruth Walker, uses her handsome 15-year old mustang, Richard, for her can be purchased outright, with title rodeo duties. passing immediately. The sad truth of mustangs is a large Another way to adopt an already handled mustang is through the Trainer In- percentage end up at the sale barn, which means they are probably killed. centive Program (TIP) program. TIP horse trainers gentle mustangs and then Proper guidance and instruction prior to adoption can help set up owners for market them out for adoption. Training success and avoid mustangs being sent includes leading, loading in a trailer, alto the sale barn. Gentling an unhandled, lowing human contact for grooming, wild horse requires knowledge, time and and picking up all four feet. Specific requirements must be met be- a lot of commitment, but adopting a mustang can be one of the most rewardfore adoption to insure the health and ing experiences you can have with a safety of the animals. horse. https://www.blm.gov/programs/wildFor more information about adopting, horse-and-burro/adoption-andcontact The Mustang Heritage Foundasales/how-to-adopt Whether captured wild or born in cap- tion, or the BLM through their websites. tivity, mustangs are a force, requiring an equal level of trust and patience with their owners. They are known for their intelligence, sure footedness, strength, and endurance. With their wild roots, they do things not common with domesticated animals, such as keeping their water tank free of ice in the winter and alerting to the proximity of bears or other dangers. Photos by Barb Davis
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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Current Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m. Both floors of the Library are open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access. New features include the ability to print directly from your personal device. Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside the Library. Library One-Hour Parking Library visitors may use any of the 7 free parking spaces marked “Library Reserved” during open hours. The spaces now have a one-hour time limit. These are located along the Library’s northeast perimeter. No payment or permit required. Meeting Rooms are Open Groups may request meeting space in the Library’s Hondius Community Room and Wasson Board Room. Reservation requests through December 2021 may be made at estesvalleylibrary.org. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS Audio for Gardening and Road Trips Thousands of digital audiobooks are available for easy download with your Library Card, making them an ideal option for summer gardening and road trips. Audiobooks on CD are also
available for checkout. To get started with digital downloads, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or give the Library a call. BOOKS & AUTHORS Vote for One Book One Valley Now through August 12, cast your vote for the next One Book One Valley. The winning titles will be featured in programs and discussions this January. The list of finalists and the online ballot are available at estesvalleylibrary.org. Book Club: Spill Simmer Falter Wither Tuesday, July 27, 9:15 - 10 a.m., Wasson Room. Sara Baume’s novel has been called a “man-and-his-dog story like no other”. Sign up for this month’s discussion and receive information on how to receive a copy of the book. More details at estesvalleylibrary.org. ESTES GROWS READERS Library Storytimes: 3 Days a Week
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Hondius Room. Baby Storytimes on Thurs. and Fri. at 10 a.m. Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, all designed to stimulate a child’s cognitive development. No sign-up required. SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2021 Final Week to Earn Prizes For all ages. Log your time spent reading or listening to books by July 31, and you can earn a variety of prizes, including an animal hopper ball (kids), a solar rover kit (teens), and local gift certificates (adults). Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org. Made possible by the Library Friends & Foundation. Kids’ Lego Building Wednesday, July 28, 2 - 3 p.m.,
Hondius Room. For kids ages 6 to 12. Participants will assemble an animal habitat or animal vehicle. Includes time for a showand-tell about the designs. At the finish, parents will have time to take photos of their child with their design. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books: summer hours Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offers gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Cliffhanger is open daily this summer from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. THE TWIG MINI-BRANCH The Library mini-branch at the Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) is open. Patrons are able to request library materials to be sent to the Twig at EVCC, where they can be checked out using the selfserve kiosk on the building’s lower level. The location offers convenient parking and drive-up outdoor book returns.
Four Books In The Running For “One Book One Valley” Four books are in the running for the next One Book One Valley, a community reading celebration hosted each year by the Estes Valley Library. Community members are encouraged to vote for the book they would most like to read, discuss, and see featured in a month-long series of programs. Voting is one-time per-person, anytime now through August 12. All voting is online, and a link to the ballot is available at estesvalleylibrary.org. The next One Book One Valley is planned for January 2022. Here are the Four Finalists (listed alphabetically by author): “What a Fish Knows” by Jonathan Balcombe Do fishes think? Do they recognize us peering at them through the water’s surface? Balcombe upends our assumptions, portraying fishes not as unfeeling, dead-eyed feeding machines but as sentient, aware, social, and even Machiavellian―in other words, much like us. Teeming with exciting discoveries, Balcombe offers extraordinary insights into our relationships with fishes, inspiring a more enlightened
view of our planet’s increasingly imperiled marine life. Program themes: native fishes; angling and fly-tying; ecology and stewardship; fish tubes and ladders at dam locks; human interactions with marine life. “The Emerald Mile” by Kevin Fedarko The thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. River adventurer Kenton Grua sets out to ride the flood in his small wooden boat like a hydraulic slingshot, while engineers scramble to prevent a catastrophic dam failure. Fedarko captures the drama of the American West, historic efforts at flood control, and the wild beauty of
river exploration. Program themes: history of dams and hydropower; river ecology; rafting; local and regional waterways; natural science; exploration in the American West. “The River” by Peter Heller Best friends Wynn and Jack set out for a Canadian canoe trip, anticipating leisurely days and stargazing nights. But a wildfire crosses the forest, adding unexpected urgency to the journey. One night, with fire advancing, they hear a man and woman arguing on the fog-shrouded riverbank; the next day, a man appears, paddling alone. Is this the same man? If so, where is the woman? From this charged beginning, Heller unspools a headlong, heart-pounding story of wilderness survival.
Program themes: survival stories; watershed and river conservation; wildfires and ecology; camping and canoeing; related books by Heller. “The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, a woman and her children flee their farm as a Communist government rises in the North. Family members set off down the Hồ Chí Minh Trail in a conflict that divides both country and family. Vivid, gripping, and steeped in the language and traditions of Vietnam, this multigenerational novel is told from the perspective of the Vietnamese people themselves, revealing the true power of kindness and hope Program themes: culture, art and language of Vietnam; perspectives on war and recovery; genealogy and family research; intergenerational relationships. Print and digital copies of each title are available for library checkout. One Book One Valley is made possible through the generous support of the Library Friends & Foundation.
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Microwaves can not be accepted at Estes Recycles Day on Aug 7, but almost anything else made of metal can be. Metal is an eternally recyclable resource, but, as with most raw materials derived from the Earth, the original supply is limited and cannot be easily expanded. We have no control over that. What we can do: By diverting metal resources away from burial in the landfill, we can make certain these valuable resources are not wasted. Before Estes Recycles Day, it is advisable to offer to the local thrift shops all your unwanted electrical appliances and electronics that are still in reliable working order and could be profitably used by someone else. If the product can be reused, continuing its useable life as is, that is the best solution. www.facebook.com/theelizabethguild and www.epvillagethrift.org However, if the item is “past its prime” Estes Recycles Day is an excellent solution. At Estes Recycles Day – if a discarded product is electronic it must go to the Ecycling Station. If it is an electrical appliance made of metal, it must go to scrap metal. And the difference? An electrical circuit simply converts electricity into other forms of energy (light, heat, sound) but an electronic circuit, often through a series of if-then directions, controls the flow of electrons to perform a task, independent of the operator. So, in simple terms, an electrical appliance has no decision making capability, whereas an electronic circuit processes information to determine a path to completing the task. For those who wish further data, brightknowledge.org, circuitglobe.com, and usic.sheffield.ac.uk provided much of this information. The car should be loaded with electronics, then scrap metal, then shredding – so that the shredding is unloaded first once you arrive at the Event Center Parking lot and enter from Manford Avenue. To process cars quickly, drivers and passengers remain in the vehicle while volunteers unload at the shredding and electronic stations. The electronic station (lfirst – to be removed last.) processes all things deemed
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(by staff) to be electronic. This collection goes to the CHaRM collection yard in Boulder, who consider microwaves to be scrap metal. A list of acceptable electronics and fees can be found on the www.estesrecycles.org websites. Yes, there are fees. The fees collected at this station support the expenses of the event including the fees for the certified electronic recyclers. Electronic recyclers are also available (and also charge fees) in Fort Collins and Boulder. The scrap metal station will accept, and recycle, all non-electronic products that are 51% or more made from metal, from nails to toasters and vacuums. Large electric appliances (like dishwashers) are not accepted at Estes Recycles Day because they take too much time and too much room on the truck. Each vehicle must supply the unloading crew for the items in their vehicle. This collection goes to Colorado Iron and Metal in Fort Collins who consider microwaves to be electronic. There are no fees for recycling scrap metal. If, for any reason, you miss this collection there are metal recyclers (year round) in Boulder, Loveland, Greeley, and Fort Collins and they buy recyclable metal, including washers and dryers, dish washers, large air conditioners, and refrigerators – if you can get them there. The income isn’t a lot, but last week, a couple lawnmower decks and some broken lawn chairs brought us $42: more than the gasoline, but less than the IRS mileage deduction. The Shredding Station accepts paper to be shredded (3 box maximum). It does not accept pre-shredded paper. The recommended donation of $10/box goes entirely to college scholarships for local high school students next May. For a smooth trip through the Estes Recycles Day site, the paper to be shredded must be loaded last, to be unloaded first. Preshredded paper, in order to be redirected from the landfill, must be taken down the mountain to one of the recycling centers in the Front Range area. Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com
Retired Sheriff Shares His Passion For Wood Lathe Art At The Old Gallery George Epp has had a “thing” for using a wood lathe ever since junior high shop class. Even during his 30-year law enforcement career, he continue to dabble, making furniture and other functional items for his home. It wasn’t until he retired as a Boulder County Sheriff that he started to perfect his craft, which can now be found at The Old Gallery in Allenspark. “I never saw myself as an artist,” said Epp. “I knew I wanted to do woodturning on the lathe, but I didn’t really see
myself making things that were beautiful. I thought I’d make things that were useful. I didn’t see the artist thing coming.” Seeing that The Old Gallery can hardly keep his handcrafted work in stock, it’s no surprise he’s considered a popular artist. Epp creates stunning one-of-a-kind vessels, coffee tables, console tables and even custom pieces for clients, including cremation urns. He uses Colorado’s “beetle kill” lodgepole pine trees that have the distinctive blue-black discoloration in the wood in his art. “The fungus carried by the beetles that attack lodgepole pines makes beautiful patterns in the wood,” he said. He also uses turquoise, coral and shell to fill in the natural cracks and anomalies in the wood. His finishes are food safe and any bowls can be safely hand washed. Epp has lived in Boulder County since 1951. He currently resides in Niwot and his work has been featured in many galleries. “But this is my best gallery experience so far. It’s close to home and they sell everything I can make. It’s almost too good!,” he said. Epp says he “loses” himself for hours while he creates pieces on his lathe. “And
every time I finish a piece and look at it, it gives me a spark of joy. That’s the most rewarding thing about what I do,” he said. When asked if he had any advice for aspiring artists, he replied, “I think I’m an aspiring artist myself!” He added. “One of the lessons I’ve learned about the kind of work I do is that it takes a lot of time to become proficient at the mechanics of doing the woodwork. I read that you need to do 10,000 hours of it until you’re good at it. And I’m still learning.” Kathy Banich, chair of The Old Gallery Artists said, “George is far too humble, which is probably why he offers his pieces at such modest prices. Customers appreciate the opportunity to buy affordable, high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces of art. We are thrilled to have George as one of our artists at The Old Gallery. “ Epp’s work, and the work of 28 other accomplished local and regional artists, can be viewed at The Old Gallery daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 14863 Colorado Highway 7 in Allenspark.
The Old Gallery is a center for community, arts and visitors and is located at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. It is home to 28+ accomplished artists. The nonprofit community center provides entertainment, educational and social services to the Peak to Peak mountain communities and the Rocky Mountain Nature Conservancy Store. It’s also home to the Community Cupboard Food Bank and Community Closet. It is only 20 minutes from Estes Park and Lyons.
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Join Us At Hilltop Guild's Annual Bazaar Aug. 7 Since 1948, members of the Hilltop Guild in Allenspark have been opening the Kelley House and their hearts to the public in the form of their annual bazaar, always taking place on the first Saturday in August.
7 bazaar, we will limit dandelion jelly sales to one per customer. No limits on the other flavors!” The popular soft rock group Loose Change will be playing during the day on the lovely grounds (there's plenty of parking). The White Elephant will be open and treasures will be sold from glassware to kitchen utensils, artwork to coffee makers. “We even have a vintage pants press and valet stand for those of you who like their blue jeans just so,” added member Elisabeth Sherwin. “And we have a vintage sewing machine in a cabinet.” For lunch, local firefighter Rick Sullivan will be selling his delicious homemade brats. Get in line! Artisan sandwiches also will be for sale -- can you President Donna Squyres, left, and Vice imagine a chicken-apple-bacon sandPresident Kitty Burton hold the moose wich on a hoagie roll? window covering by Alex Marriott that will Kids will be delighted to know that a be for sale on Aug. 7. Kona ice truck will be on the grounds ready to offer ices in a variety of flavors. For the second year, Hair on Wheels This year the bazaar falls on Aug. 7 and will be giving haircuts and beard-trimwill run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 18720 ming to shaggy locals and visitors. You Highway 7 just about halfway between name the price, it's all a donation from Estes Park and Lyons. haircutter Vicki Holting. Guild members have been working She remembers sitting in the field in throughout the winter on knitted, woven, crocheted, quilted and embroidered front of Kelley House last year in the brilliant sunshine giving haircuts to items to sell at the bazaar in order to raise money for local scholarships. High people who had been unable to visit hairdressers due to the pandemic. school students from Allenspark, Lyons “We really loved having her with us,” and Estes Park have received these added Sherwin. awards. Last year, six scholarships amounting to several thousand dollars Many people come to the bazaar to were disbursed. look at the large collection of used books and games. Others come to visit Other local charities include the Althe 1888 Bunce School located within lenspark Fire Protection District. The morning will begin with the sale of walking distance of the Kelley House. Last year, a bear broke into the back of baked goods from the Country Kitchen the Kelley House and broke several win- come early to get delicious pies and dows. Guild member and artist Alex loaf breads! Handmade candy also will Marriott painted two plywood window be sold including peanut brittle, toffee covers -- one of a bear, one of a moose and fudge. New sale items this year: Painted furni- - and these window covers will be for sale at the silent auction, which also will ture in the folk art tradition and handmade soaps by Vicki Dyas plus tiny gar- feature a few pieces of Native American jewelry. The bear is gone thanks to the dens in the form of succulent plants installation of an electric fence, but his nestled in tea cups and gravy boats. Have you ever had dandelion jelly? It is likeness remains and is for sale. “A visit to the bazaar would be a great labor intensive and requires hours of outing for locals with guests and tourists picking dandelion heads, shredding alike as Highway 7 is one of the most them, and making tea reduced to syrup beautiful highways in the state,” said before being turned into jelly. “It tastes like mountain sunshine,” said Sherwin. “But make the bazaar your destination!” local resident Jen Bell, the chief jellyThe annual bazaar will take place rain maker. Earlier this summer, Bell and her or shine. volunteer staff made 507 jars of jelly in “The Lady of the Mountain” tree carvthese flavors: dandelion, chokecherry, ing is a special feature on the grounds. rhubarb, cherry-almond rhubarb, You may picnic at her feet or in the field. lemon-ginger rhubarb, concord grape, and spiced concord grape. Prices are $7 Cash, checks or credit cards will be acand $8 per jar depending on the flavor. cepted. Like us on Facebook and visit us “We only have about 16-20 jars of dan- at www.hilltopguild.com. delion left to sell,” said Bell. “At the Aug.
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Leon (Lonny) Charles Martin Leon (Lonny) Charles Martin of Estes Park, CO, died on July 18, 2021. Lonny was born November 16, 1954 to parents Raymond and Marcelene (Fruit) Martin in Ogallala, NE. He graduated from Ogallala High School in the class of 1973. On July 5, 1976 Lonny married his true love Angie Tillman in Ogallala. They lived in Nebraska for the next 20 years and he owned the Shoe Mart. Lonny and Angie welcomed their daughter Amanda to their family in 1989 and in 1999 they moved to Estes Park, CO and he purchased the Estes Park 5&10 with his wife. Lonny has also been employed with the Harmony Foundation for the last 18 years. Lonny enjoyed hunting with his brother and nephews, trapshooting, sailing and golfing. He was a lifelong avid fan of the Denver Broncos and always looked forward to his annual trip to a Wyoming Cowboys Football game with is daughter Amanda. But most of all Lonny loved his wife Angie and spending time with family. Lonny was preceded in death by his
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Allen Brown Allen was killed in a car accident on June 9th, 2021. He was 22 years old. Allen was born in Estes Park to Roger and Irena Brown. Memorial service will be held on July 25, from 2-5pm at the American Legion, Estes Park, Colorado.
parents Marcelene and Raymond and fatherin-law Charles Tillman. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Angie of Estes Park, CO, Daughter Amanda Martin-Atencio (Michael) and first Grandson Malcolm Charles Atencio due in September of Windsor, CO. Brother Randy Martin (Karen) of Estes Park, CO, Nephews, Ryan Martin (Lori) their children Quinn and Harley of Ban Meter, IA, Peter Martin of Estes Park, CO Mother and Father-in-laws Monica and Charles Kelso of Seward, NE, Brother and Sister-in-law Mark and Pam Tillman of North Platte,NE, and their children Taylor Tillman of Millard,NE and Trevor Tillman of Lincoln, NE. A Celebration of life will take place at the Wheel Bar in Estes Park, CO on August 6, 2021 starting at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family askes you bring memories to share at the Wheel Bar and all memorial donations be made to the Harmony Foundation, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.
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We are looking for high energy individuals to help foster a fun, safe and positive after school experience for kids ages 6-14 at the Estes Park Elementary School. You will assist in one or more of the following program areas: homework help, technology, sports, recreation and the arts. Must be 17 or older to apply. Paid and volunteer opportunities are available. Apply at www.begreatlarimer.org/careers.
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We are looking for YOU! Come be part of a fastpaced and FUN full-service restaurant team. We are looking to hire a hard-working, self-motivated and high energy individual to join our staff as a Restaurant Manager in The Egg of Estes. This position demands daily creativity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest level of professional standards. The Restaurant Manager must work well under pressure, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, reliable, and willing to work early hours. I am considering all experienced Restaurant Managers for this position. Requirements for this position are; inventory control, budgeting and maintaining cost, controlling labor, scheduling, safety and sanitation. Ensuring great service and culinary experience for our guests. Experience in proper food handling techniques and administrative skills. Salary 45,000-55,000 per year, plus some benefits.
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, Colorado, 80511
JANITORIAL CREW LEADER Responsible for successfully leading a janitorial crew in the cleaning of all public and program spaces, as well as guest and staff lodges.
Please call us OR come in and pick up an application at
No experience needed, looking for someone creative, organized, and trustworthy to be a part of our family. Year round, Tuesday - Friday, some weekends. Apply in person at 176 S St Vrain Ave.
Jerry's Landscaping, Hauling & Handyman
is seeking reliable laborer(s) for year round position. Pay starts at $18 per hour. Contact Wendi at 970-235-1808 or technicallymillenial@gmail.com.
$18/hr with full benefits, YMCA membership, childcare assistance, retirement fund, discount on lodge rooms, gear rentals, and more.
www.workintherockies.org
Now Hiring!
Classroom learning not for you? Enjoy hands-on work? Flipping burgers not rewarding enough? Come join the team at Kingswood Homes/ Home Services!
The Historic Crags Lodge Housekeeping Year Round, $16/hr w/ Benefits
Front Desk Agent Year Round, $17/hr w/ Benefits Apply online at Diamondresorts.com Stop by and see us or call us at
970-586-6066 300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer
What can a career with us offer? • Learn multiple trade skills included but not limited to all phases of carpentry, drywall, painting, light electrical and plumbing. • Acquire lifelong skills • Career growth opportunities • Enjoy the gratification of building and creating • Weekends off Requirements • Pay dependent upon experience • Must be teachable and motivated • Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation To apply Call 970-586-6551 or email info@homesbykingswood.com Please include work history and references We appreciate your interest.
Housekeeping Positions 2 full time, 1 part time Strip & Prepper Position Pay based on experience Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777 1885 Sketchbox Ln.
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NOW HIRING FOR
Veterinary Receptionist A full-time Receptionist with computer experience and the ability to provide outstanding client service is needed in our busy veterinary practice. Benefits Include health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts. Starting Wage: $14-16/hour Send resume and cover letter to: Animal Medical Center, 1260 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 or email pam@amcestes.com.
• Hostess • Waitstaff • Day Busser Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.
HOUSEKEEPING CREW LEADER Leads a housekeeping crew while cleaning cabins and lodges with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and timelines in preparing guest accomodations. $18/hr with full benefits, YMCA membership, childcare assistance, retirement fund, discount on lodge rooms, gear rentals, and more.
www.workintherockies.org Murphy Hotels are looking for Front Desk and Breakfast Room Attendant Offering shared housing for employees. Signing Bonus Possible! Apply at Murphy’s Resort 1650 Big Thompson Av or call Jenna 1-970-480-2955 for interview.
Apply in person between 12-4.
Now hiring non-CDL drivers Starting at $16.00 an hour plus tips. Shift differential pay available. Call 970-586-5151 ask for hiring manager.
Forestry Day Labor
PT Assistant Manager Servers, Banquets
Please visit: dunravenepresort.com
Drug and alchohol free worksites. Own transport and local digs. Pay commensurate with experience. 970-577-9276
Join Our Team
SPUR LIQUOR
Payroll Accountant
Seasonal Clerk/Stock Person
~ Help Wanted ~
Evenings required Full time $17/hr - $20/hr DOE Benefits Must be non-smoker. Apply in person; 1260 Big Thompson Ave <or> email resume: cory@esteresort.com
Join Our Team GREETER Full Time / Part Time Full Time Days – Year Round Benefits include: Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical and Dental Ins., plus more!
Apply online at: eph.org
Inquire within at 880 Moraine Ave. Full Time Days – Year Round Benefits include: Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical and Dental Ins., plus more!
Apply online at: eph.org
Full or Part-Time Year Round Positions Available!
EOE Employer
HIRING – Bus Cleaners/Fuelers $16.88/hr. Seasonal work; Now until Oct 2021. Varied shifts, parttime; Wed 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and evenings 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Drug screens and background checks. RMTM of Estes Park. Questions? Call 970-577-7477
BREAKFAST HOST/SERVER Year Round, Full Time or Part Time. Assist in providing a unique Bed & Breakfast experience for 14 Chateau Suites. Prep work, food service, clean up. Shift: Starts at 6am - end time varies Rate: $17/hr + tips + sign on bonus LINEN LAUNDRY TEAM (need 2 people to work together) Year Round, Part Time (approx. 20 hrs/wk). Flexible Schedule (day or night) Rate: $17/hr HOT TUB/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Shift: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Rate: Depends on experience $15++ Interested? Apply in person at Della Terra 3501 Fall River Rd or email
Must be non-smoker. Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls
Housekeepers - seasonal Front Desk Agent - seasonal Front Desk Agent - full time, year-round Contact Rhonda at 586-2358 JOIN OUR TEAM!
Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Emergency Services Dispatcher (All Positions Full-Time)
Events Maintenance Worker O’Connor Pavillion Coordinator (Seasonal) The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Volunteer/Committee Board Positions (Volunteer) Full details on the positions and the application can be found at estes.org/volunteering. - Local Marketing District Board - Parks Advisory Board - Transportation Advisory Board
555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 970‐577‐4458 EOE Employer
HOUSEKEEPING Full Time or Part Time Available Flexible schedule Rate: $17/hr + tips + sign on bonus
555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 970‐577‐4458
Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk Breakfast Attendant Housekeepers General Laborers Laundry Attendant
Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk
Busser and Wait Staff Positions Available.
Silver Saddle Inn
Vacation Rental CLEANING HELPERS Patron Services Assistant Salary Range: $15 - $16.50 / hour 24 - 28 hours/week Includes vacation/sick time accrual. Closing Date: 7 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021, or until filled.
Patron Services Substitute Salary Range: $15 - $16.50 / hour Hours vary, as-needed Closing Date: 7 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021, or until filled. PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Review full job description and apply at www.estesvalleylibrary.org. Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO.
Starts @ $18 - $20 hourly. Bonus, tips & quick raises included! Experience preferred but will train. Call 719-240-3180 Mountain Maid Concierge & Cleaning Services LLC.
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Full Time Visitor Center
Retail Clerks Seeking team players to work with the Conservancy’s sales department as retail clerks in Rocky Mountain NaƟonal Park • •
Year round, full-Ɵme with benefits $14.50/hour
QuesƟons? Call 970-586-0108 Contact to apply:
Counter Help/Prep Cook FT, PT, Flexible Schedule $$$ + Tips!
NOW HIRING!
Average Wage with Tips = $20-$22/hr
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available for
Apply at: 401 E. Elkhorn Ave.
Kennel Assistant Part-time - Receptionists Skills Call 970-586-4703 with any questions. Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Front Desk • Housekeeping • Maintenance Some Evenings and Weekends
Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com
opportunity@RMConservancy.org
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Check Out Our Current Openings... "This is not just a job....Its a mission! Be a part of something bigger.."
• Driver, PRN (as needed), starting wage $13.50. Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Rocky Mountain Conservancy
Visitor Center
Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln
Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: RESIDENT NIGHT MANAGER • Will work evening Front Desk shifts • Lives in on site apartment • Must be able to handle situations that arise when the Front Desk is closed overnight • Previous customer service experience desired • Non smoker • Year-round permanent position • Salary commensurate with experience Apply in person or email resume to cory@estesresort.com Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn 1260 Big Thompson Avenue
Retail Clerks Seeking team players to work with the Conservancy’s sales department as retail clerks in Rocky Mountain NaƟonal Park • • •
Seasonal: May 23 - October 11, 2021 16-40 hours/week $14/hour, seasonal, with no opportunity for advancement
QuesƟons? Call 970-586-0108 Contact to apply: opportunity@RMConservancy.org
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Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE
Join Our Team! TELLER Full Time
Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience. Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off. Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com
Member FDIC
Front Desk Service Agent Full time, Competitive Wage, Experienced Preferred Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777 1885 Sketchbox Ln.
Pharmacy Clerk and Cashier Technician $15 per hour $17 to $21 per hour
Join the Rocky Mountain Pharmacy Team!
Full Time/Part Time Positions available. SIGN ON BONUS! EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS! Stop in for an application or call us a 970-586-5577 ext. 3
Wanted: Light Night Cleaning
Join Our Team
on East Elk Horn Ave. Two bathrooms and two hallways. Looking to pay about $25.00 an hour. Call Kristina 317-363-0063
Facilities Maintenance Technician
YMCA OF THE ROCKIES 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, Colorado, 80511
DINING ROOM MANAGER Responsible for the overall day to day operations in all front of house food service common areas, banquet dining halls, and the training and supervising of food service staff. $14–15/hr with full benefits, retirement fund, YMCA membership, childcare assistance, discounts on lodge rooms & gear rentals, and more.
www.workintherockies.org
We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/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/careers After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.
Full Time Days – Year Round Benefits include: Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical and Dental Ins., plus more!
Apply online at: eph.org
555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 970‐577‐4458 EOE Employer
Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver Starting at $16 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289
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YMcA oF the rockies 2515 tunnel road, estes Park, colorado, 80511
For the Recreation Center Front Desk Attendant Part-time, flexible hours. Lifeguards Part-time flexible hours. We will provide the Lifeguard training and certification free of charge. Custodian Looking for someone to work 3-4 morning shifts a week. Competitive pay and a free membership to the Recreation Center. Apply on-line: evrpd.com
Bonuses of up to $1,000 for Housekeeping and Food Service staff through fall 2021. Do you have friends interested in moving to Estes Park? All inbound transportation expenses (mileage reimbursement, flight cost, train tickets, etc.) are covered by YMcA of the rockies for seasonal Housekeeping and Food Service staff. room & Board: Single room + 3 meals/day, 7 days/week. employee Perks: Childcare assistance, access to all YMCA facilities, free or discounted gear rentals, and more. www.workintherockies.org (E) epchr@ymcarockies.org (P) 970-586-3341 ext. 1032
Come and join our team! Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $14.00 per hour. Flexible hours. Year round job. Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.
Now Hiring CDL Drivers Starting at $22.00 an hour plus tips. Shift differential pay available. Part-time office staff starting at $16.00 an hour. Call Nick at 970-980-9023
RENTALS
SERVICES
HOUSEHOLD
REAL ESTATE
ELECTRONICS
SALES
Commercial Rentals
Home Repair/Service
Furniture
Homes
Computers
Estate Sales
Retail or Office Spaces in Allenspark area 1.) 1200 sq. ft. at $1200/mon. + elec. ($1000 sec. dep.) 2.) 600 sq. ft. at $800/mon. + elec. ($700 sec. dep.) 3.) 520 sq. ft. space for $800/mon. + elec. ($700 sec. dep.) 1 year lease. Call 970-744-4007.
Kevin Cooper Construction Licensed Specialty Trades Contractor: Decks, Garages, Siding and Repairs ** Will subcontract for Gen. Contractors. 303-882-6875, kevincooperconstruction@yahoo.com
FREE! Two sets of queen mattresses, box springs, and bedframes. Call or text 970-619-1126 for more information.
TRANSPORTATION
Landscaping
Cars
Cleaning EP Clean Peace. Housekeeping Services specializing in caring for your VRBO. Taking new clients Aug ‘21. Trustworthy, detail oriented, dependable. 970-646-6714 epCleanPeace@outlook.com
Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
FOR SALE Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano S# 125490 - In good shape. Manuf. 193132. Appraised at $3000 Asking $1500. Tuned annually since purchase in 1933. 1880 Walnut Baby Bed Appraised $1000 Asking $400
2001 PT Cruiser 130,000 miles, Good Condition. $3500.00 970-577-1914
SERVICES
Misc.
Mowing, Raking, Hauling, Flagstone, Decks & much more! Call or Text Today! Best prices in town! 970-666-1351
Cast Iron Bath Tub - 4 legs. Manuf. on 10-24-18. Louisville Works Asking $300. Phone# 480-280-4501 Estes Park
ANTIQUES Sewing/Alterations Wanted To Buy
Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Estes Park resident Cushions, benches, wants to buy coins, silver, leather, campers and or gold. 361-813-8990. outdoor furniture. Local - call Beth 970-492-5446
ESTATE/GARAGE SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548 “Heaven on Earth” Mtn Top Dream Home now available! Lovely home in Estes Park, CO. Backs up to 800,000 acres of pristine U.S. Nat’l Forest. Offered @ $2.5M Shooting Star Enterprises. Proof of funds required. (970) 815-9607
Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
BUSINESS Business For Sale $40,000 Hair-Nail Salon 30-years in Business 3 Stations-1 Nail Table Call Bret Freedman Estes Park Home Finders 970-215-2494
Technically Millennial Support - Providing technical support and education to the Estes Valley for hardware, software and cyber security. Call 970-235-1808 or email Wendi at technicallymillenial@gmail.com
SALES Garage Sales Yard sale.156 Davis Street, Estes Park. July 24 and 25, 8-2. Sat 24th and Sun 25th 8 to noon 1609 High Dr.
Estate Sales Pineda Auction Service is taking estate, antique, consignment, and other sales! Years of EXPERIENCE! BEST PRICES in town! Get Your ITEMS SOLD! WE DO IT ALL! We’ll prove “everyone loves a good auction,” just CALL (303)747-2806!
NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the estate of Hanna K. Williams, late of Estes Park,Colorado, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified, must be sent to the undersigned before August 5, 2021. Gary Williams, Executor of Estate 692 Moreau Lane Estes Park, CO 80517
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER CLEANING SERVICES
ACCOUNTING
DRYWALL CONTRACTOR
QuickBooks Support
Tax Minimization
CLOUD@CCOUNTING
MuellerPyeCPA.com
970.667.1070
ELECTRICIANS
ARCHITECTURE
ATTORNEYS
COMPUTER SERVICES
ENGINEERING CARPET CLEANING
EYECARE/GLASSES
CHIMNEY SWEEP
Dr. Amber Busche Providing Personalized Eyecare and Tailored Eyewear to the Estes Valley
970-586-4418 www.aspen-eyecare.com 600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5
DECK BUILDING/REPAIR
EXCAVATION
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER FLOORING
GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES
HEALTH FOOD / SMOOTHIES
SERVING ESTES PARK FOR 20 YEARS (970)-577-9855 parkflooring.com
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance
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25 YEARS 1993-2018
1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com
Cajun Handyman Services
HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES
No Job Too Small!
Design | Build | Remodel
Office: 970-586-2109 Cell: 970-443-5613
General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes Calls Returned Same Day!
Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993
970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com
cajunhandymanservices21@gmail.com Brian Thibodeaux - owner
970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work
Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com
HANDYMAN
Full service general contracting since 1998
Repair & Remodel, Electric, Plumbing Drywall, Painting, Doors & Windows, & More
Call or text Chuck @ 970.342.0183
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PAINTING cont.
PROPANE
PEST CONTROL
ROOFING
PLUMBING AND HEATING
SECURITY HOME WATCH
PAINTING
Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!
• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty
• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured
Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com
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