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Town Now Accepting Applications For 2020 Community Initiative Funding
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The Town of Estes Park appropriates funds to support local organizations that help meet the needs of Estes Valley residents, subject to current Town Board goals and availability of funds. Included in this program are Community Initiative Funds, for which the Town is currently accepting applications from organizations serving the Estes Valley. To apply for 2020 funding, organizations must complete and submit a Community Initiative Funding Application and supporting documents by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Applications are available at the Town Administrator's Office in Room 150 of Town Hall, located at 170 MacGregor Avenue in Estes Park and at www.estes.org/communityfunding. Completed applications should be mailed to: Town Administrator's Office, P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; dropped off at the Town Administrator's Office; or, emailed to Suzanna Simpson at ssimpson@estes.org. The Town Board will prioritize funding requests at a budget study session in October. Funding is ultimately subject to Town Board approval of its budget in November. Organizations receiving funds for 2020 will be required to submit a final project report, structured as an educational news article, in 2020. Additionally, nonprofits hosting an event for the Estes Valley may request Town sponsorship funding. These sponsorships shall not exceed $1,000 and an organization may receive only one sponsorship per year. For more information on the Town's policy on funding outside entities, please visit www.estes.org/communityfunding. For more information, please contact the Town Administrator's Office at 970577-3700 or ssimpson@estes.org.
Land Trust Breakfast Focuses On Climate Change The Estes Valley Land Trust is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, August 24 at 8 a.m. The breakfast will take place at the Salvation Army’s High Peak Camp in the Tahosa Valley. The breakfast will focus on the potential effects of climate change in the Rocky Mountain West. Are we experiencing a warming climate and if so, what affect will it have on extreme weather such as droughts and floods? Could warmer temperatures result in longer fire seasons and catastrophic wildfire? How will these disturbances affect our regional ecosystem? “Our educational breakfasts allow land trust members up-close access to scientific professionals that can explain our complex Rocky Mountain environment,” said Jeffrey Boring, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Land Trust. “We’re
thrilled to have Dr. Monique Rocca, Associate Professor, Colorado State University and Jeff Lukas, Associate Scientist, University of Colorado Boulder, as our keynote speakers.” Reservations are required by Monday, August 19 and can be made online at evlandtrust.org/RSVP, via email: evlt@evlandtrust.org or phone: 970577-6837. The hearty breakfast is $15 per person, payable at the event. This is a member’s only event. Joining the Estes Valley Land Trust is easy at https://evlandtrust.org/donate/. Participants can also become a member at the breakfast. The breakfast is outdoors, a rain or shine event, and attendees should bring a camp chair and wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
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Search Efforts For Man In Mirror Lake Area Rocky Mountain National Park On the morning of Tuesday, August 6, a body believed to be that of Aragorn Spaulding, 37, of Greeley, Colorado, was located by aerial searchers in a steep, scree area above Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Late Sunday night, August 4, park rangers were notified that Spaulding was overdue. Search efforts began early Monday morning, August 5. Spaulding’s vehicle was located on the road near the Corral Creek Trailhead in the northwest portion of Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members began ground search efforts and a Flight For Life Air Ambulance assisted with aerial reconnaissance. This morning, search efforts continued and Larimer County Search and Rescue assisted with SAR dog teams. A Colorado National Guard helicopter, assisting with aerial reconnaissance, located the deceased man below a large cliff band in a
steep, scree area. Rocky Mountain National Park rangers completed an on scene investigation and recovery operations took place by helicopter. His body was flown to Harbison Meadows on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park and transferred to the Larimer County Coroner’s Office. Larimer County Coroner’s office will not release positive identification until completion of an autopsy. Assisting Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members today were the Colorado National Guard from Buckley Air Force Base, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group based in Boulder County and Larimer County Search and Rescue including SAR dog teams. Flight For Life assisted with aerial search efforts yesterday. The cause is under investigation. No further information is available at this time.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. On July 19 at 8:36 p.m. police were called to a disturbance at 263 Virginia Drive. Upon arrival they charged a 37 year old male from Estes Park with obstructing a telephone, second degree tampering and harassment against a 58 year old victim. The male was transported to Larimer County Jail. On July 23 at 4:02 p.m. police received a call about a disturbance at 381 S. St. Vrain Ave. Upon arrival they arrested a 78 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with harassment, criminal mischief and domestic violence against a 46 year old victim. On July 29 at 11:04 p.m. police were called about a suspicious person at 2051 Big Thompson Ave. Upon arrival they arrested a 59 year old male from Greeley, CO who was found to be wanted on two warrants, one from Larimer County for failure to comply and second degree aggravated motor vehicle theft and the other from Fort Collins PD for failure to appear on a theft charge and open container charge. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail. On July 30 at 1:01 a.m. police responded to 1150 W. Elkhorn Avenue on business which had unsecured trash. The
business at this address was issued a citation for a violation against the Wildlife Protection Ordinance. On July 31 at 3:31 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in progress at 1250 Acacia Drive. Upon arrival they arrested a 50 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with third degree assault, a restraining order violation and domestic violence against a 34 year old victim. The male was transported to the Larimer County Jail. On July 31 at 8:46 p.m. police observed a vehicle driving on the sidewalk at Stanley Ave. and Prospect Ave. Upon stopping the vehicle police discovered the 25 year old male driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI, DUI per se and was transported to the Larimer County Jail. On August 1 at 1:43 a.m. police were called to a welfare check on a male at 660 Community Drive. Upon arrival they contacted a 32 year old transient male who was found to be wanted on two warrants, both from Larimer County Sheriff ’s Dept. for failure to comply on a harassment charge and for failure to comply on a protection order. The male was also charged with theft, criminal possession of a financial device and domestic violence against a 33 year old victim and was transported to the Larimer County Jail.
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Estes Park EDC Welcomes Travis Machalek As A New Board Member The Estes Park EDC welcomes Travis the Town and EDC will remain critical Machalek to its Board of Directors. in achieving our common goals for the Travis joined the Estes Park EDC Board benefit of the community. This is possiof Directors in July, 2019, taking over ble due to our partnership and the for Frank Lancaster as Frank apTown’s continued participation on the proaches retirement. EDC board. My fellow Travis has also worked EDC board members closely with the Estes are engaged community Park EDC since 2015 on members with diverse important issues like perspectives, and they workforce housing, serve as effective advobroadband and childcare cates for the overall and is an Estes Park EDC health and sustainability Incubator committee of our community. I member. look forward to serving on the board and helpWhen asked about the ing to identify and eleimportance of economic vate discussions on any development, Travis new opportunities for stated “A diverse, healthy, Travis Machalek the Town to support year-round economy is economic development critical to the success of initiatives in Estes Park.” our community. Economic development considers the needs and quality of Travis was born in Fort Collins, Collife of our residents, enhances the viorado and raised in Laramie, Wyoming. brant business sector that makes Estes He has worked in various capacities for Park a unique, full-service community city and county governments in for residents and guests, and grows Wyoming, Kansas and Colorado. He sales tax revenue so the Town can pro- moved to Estes Park in 2015 when he vide critical local services. A tourismaccepted the position as Assistant Town oriented economy like ours presents Administrator. He will begin his role as opportunities and challenges, and the Town Administrator on August 27. Town is steadfast in its endeavors to Travis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Postrike a balance to meet the varied litical Science from the University of needs of locals and guests, alike.” Wyoming and a Master of Public AdSince its inception, the Estes Park ministration from the University of EDC and Town of Estes Park have Kansas. He and his wife Ashley live in worked closely together on the strategic the Estes Valley. Active in our commugoals of both organizations. Travis nity, he is the current President of the commented “The Town has underEstes Park Nonprofit Resource Center as scored the importance of economic de- well as being on the Board of Directors velopment by including a ‘Robust for the Colorado City and County ManEconomy’ outcome area in the Town agement Association and coaching Board’s Strategic Plan for several years youth basketball. running. Strategic alignment between
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Wine Festival This Weekend In Downtown Estes Park The Wine Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11 in Bond Park. A celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park. Enjoy tastings from over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music. Tickets will be available at the gate or can be purchased ahead of time through the Festival website, www.estesparkwinefestival.com. The fifth annual Estes Park Wine Festival is where festival-goers can soak in the summer sun while enjoying sipping on a variety of locally created wines. From red to white and pink, the Estes Park Wine Festival offers the opportunity to taste and learn about each style of wine and the unique process of how wine is made in Colorado. Free parking is available at the Estes Park Visitor Center or in the parking garage located just off US 36. You can enjoy the short walk to the park from either lot, or take one of the convenient shuttles from the Visitor Center. Don’t miss this special event!
Participating Wineries: Aspen Peak Cellars, Avanti Winery, Blue Mountain Vineyards, Mountain Spirit Winery, Chill Switch Wines, Cottonwood Cellars/Olathe Winery, Dragon Meadery LLC, Garrett Estate Cellars, Mountain View Winery, Snowy Peaks Winery, Wild Cider, Spero Winery, Ten Bears Winery, Vino Passarelli, Decadent Saint, Wild Women Winery, St. Vrain Cidery, Kingman, Bad Bitch Cellars, Black Art Cellars, Queen Bee Brews, Colorado Sake, Deep Roots Winery. Vendors 2019 Food Vendors-Carmelitas, Mateo's Catering, Vino Giu Retail Vendors-Renewal By Anderson, Ameritech Windows, Pastamore, A Spice Above Colorado, Breckenridge Vacations, Cutco Cutlery, Choice Organics, Boutique By Sonja, Creations In Cork, Doterra, Busted Barrel Furniture, Rocky Mountain Outback Hats, Elevation Creations, Forever Rock Candles, Maggie B's Jewelry, Hello Fresh, Lularoe - Alli Edwards, Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique, Pour Decor, Passananantes Home Food Services, Scentsy - Lottie Dones, Senegence - Jessica Cantrell, Sweet Solutions, Tela Bella Jewelry, Shawls By Veronika, Studio Juliet, Crown Lighting Llc, Color Street, By George CBD, Baca St. Ange Collection, Cheeky Flamingo, indulge Llc (honey).
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A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR!
This his po poor bbear was trapped last week in Estes Park. It’s a sad fact that Colorado Parks and Wildlife cannot relocate “problem bears.” A “problem bear” will be killed but truth be told, there are no “problem bears” it’s on us to not let a bear become our problem. We are ultimately responsible for the lives and deaths of our bears. Human interaction is what ultimately leads to a habituated bear’s tragic end.
Will You Be Responsible For Killing A Bear? By: Kris Hazelton Colorado Parks and Wildlife tell us that within the last 10 days, over 35 vehicles and over nine human dwellings were entered by bears in the Estes Park area. Most of these incidents involved unlocked car doors, open house windows and/or screen doors, as well as a few forced entries. Make no mistake…perhaps the best reason to lock your doors and windows is that bears can and will invite themselves into your home. For your safety, and the lives of our bears, PLEASE close and lock ALL windows and doors to your house and vehicles. Make it a routine to check that everything is closed up before you go to bed or leave the house for work/errands. Some of the vehicles that were broken into were clean of any attractants (not even a crumb). This shows that some individual bears are so habituated to finding food in vehicles that they are going car to car seeing if they are unlocked, even if they don’t see or smell food! Did you know that black bears can smell from a mile away? The tantalizing aroma of human-supplied food lures bears into residential areas. After feasting on human food, these highly intelligent animals will associate people with food. When bears become accustomed to human scent, loose their fear of humans and become dependent on human-supplied food, they have become habituated. Habituated bears are at risk for incidental contact with humans, pets or live-
stock, vehicular collisions and often will end up dead. When contact occurs, these bears are killed for the safety of those in our community, such as the bear shown above. Please do you part to keep bears wild. Bears are extremely smart, which means we all have to be too. Sometimes it’s literally as easy as a push of a button or flick of a lock that can save the life of a bear. How you can SAVE a bear! Over 90% of human-bear conflicts may be eliminated by securing bear attractants • Use only bear resistant trash containers. If a public trash container is full, don’t leave trash outside of the enclosure, find a different bear resistant trash receptacle and use it • Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup • Close garage doors •Take bird feeders in at night, or better yet, don’t feed the birds in the summer months, put out flowers, not feeders • Keep pet food inside • Clean your grill after every use • Never leave food (or anything scented, chapstick, gum, air fresheners) in your car. Bears can and will break into cars in search of anything that smells appealing • Use an electric fence around beehives and livestock Estes Park is a dangerous place to be a bear. They’ve always been here and they’re not going away. We’re here and we’re not going away. So we have to make it work for all of us. Don’t be responsible for killing a bear.
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Back To School Backpack Safety Backpacks should not weigh more than 10-15% of a child’s body weight! The Back to School backpack is a very emotional decision for kids. It should also be a well thought out decision by parents. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shared that annual backpack related injuries send 5,000 children to the Emergency Department and more than 14,000 kids are treated
their well-child visit. During that visit the physicians can help evaluate if your child has core weakness, tight back muscles and/or poor posture. A heavy backpack will only make these issues worse for your child. What type of backpack should you buy for your child? Your best choice would probably be to go to a sporting goods store and have one of the hiking professionals fit a backpack for your student. We understand that many children would rather have the most popular super hero/heroine backpack, but perhaps a few strategically placed stickers can help solve that dilemma. So, what should you look for when choosing a backpack? • Soft, lightweight material without ridges that could rub and be uncomfortable. • Thick, adjustable shoulder straps to provide better support and weight disfor backpack-related injuries. tribution. Encourage your child to wear The American Academy of Orthopeboth straps, and the chest and waist strap dic Surgeons has this to say about backif those are available on the backpack. packs, “Improperly used backpacks may • Proper backpack proportion to your injure muscles and joints and can lead child’s size. The backpack should be no to severe back, neck, and shoulder pain, wider that child’s torso, top of the pack at as well as posture problems. It's easy to the shoulders and the bottom of the pack spot symptoms of a load that's too hefty no more than two inches below the for your child. If kids grunt when putwaist. ting on or taking off the backpack, have How parents can help lighten the red marks on their shoulders from the load! straps, or if they complain that their Estes Park Health Orthopedic Surshoulders, arms or fingers are "falling geons, Dr. Aaron Florence and Dr. asleep," those packs might just be too Michael Grant, encourage you to help heavy. ” Heavy backpacks can cause injury to your student pack smart and unpack often to ensure your child’s backpack your child’s body weight remains manageable. (You might The injuries associated with heavy backpacks can include: muscle spasms, also find those missing assignments.) You can show your child the best way to poor posture, spine injury and strain pack their backpack by packing the leading to headaches. An overloaded backpack not only puts too much pres- heaviest items first and closest to the bottom and center of the bag and use all sure on the shoulders, it puts extra compartments of the backpack to help weight on the hips, knees and ankles distribute the weight evenly. Work with too. The American Chiropractic Assoyour student to determine if your child ciation recommends that “backpacks needs to take every book, every day. should weigh no more the 10-15 perMany text books can weigh up to four cent of a child’s weight.” That’s not much weight when you consider every- pounds each and will create quite a thing your child needs to take to school strain if all books are always carried by your child. every day. Estes Park Health hopes you find the Dr. Mark Wiesner and Dr. Patti perfect backpack to help your kids have Aldridge, Estes Park Health Pediatrics, their best, healthiest school year yet. encourage you to bring your child in for
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We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from this wonderful community since the passing of Dave Hocker. I am struggling to put into words how comforted and encouraged we have been for the way you have shown up to wrap your arms around us, sometimes literally. You have demonstrated in amazing ways to us how the darkness cannot win where love is present. Our hearts are so full of thanks. Thank you to all of you who have donated to the fund for his kids. Thank you for bringing groceries, a meal, a hug, sending a card, sharing a memory, for telling us what Dave meant to you. Thank you for your prayers and your presence. We have been blessed beyond words for the ways you are caring for us. Special and heartfelt thanks to Pastor Aaron Dorman and the Christian Church of Estes Park family. You have been more comforting than words can express. To Matt Heiser, Jordan and Kirby Hazelton, and the wonderful staff at Rock Cut – we will never be able to thank you enough for providing for the celebration of Dave’s life. Your generosity is without bounds. To Leisel with Roaming Rations, thank you for giving up an evening of sales. To the incredible people at Jubilations, thank you for providing the delicious food. To the Kind Coffee family, thank you
for closing early and being so good to Cerissa. To the Moms Connect moms, thank you for loving and providing for Cerissa and the kids. To everyone who has extended a helping hand, or shown love in any way,
please know that we are grateful. Your kindness is felt. We are so blessed to be a part of this community. Ruth and Jim Hocker Cerissa, James, Clara, Bethy and Ben
David Benjamin Hocker David Benjamin Hocker was born on August 2, 1984 and passed away on July 29, 2019.
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Pockets of air. There’s something about that phrase that sounds good. It makes me think refreshing, healthy, maybe billowy even. It’s the way my friend Scott explained why he likes to wear seersucker—because the fabric has pockets of air that are cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I’ve always been a sucker for seersucker, starting way back when I sewed my own clothes. Remember those days? We scoured over Butterick, Simplicity and McCalls pattern books, then went to the deep drawers that held the envelopes catalogued by pattern number and pulled the pattern we wanted. We wandered through aisles and aisles of fabric, selected our favorite, chose thread and buttons or a zipper to match, and took the bolt to the cutting table. We calculated the cost while the clerk unfurled the bolt (thump, thump on the counter). She’d cut the amount we’d asked for, then we’d scurry home to lay it all out, pin the tissue paper pattern pieces to the fabric folded inside-out on the living room floor, and start cutting. I learned to sew in Home Ec in junior high. Home Ec was a class where girls learned to cook, sew and budget. When convenience foods became readily accessible and manufactured clothing was only a discount store away, Home Ec classes lost their place in schools. Today these types of classes are still offered here and there, called something ambiguous like Consumer Sciences. Home has been swept under the rug. I sewed my first garment when I was in seventh grade, with my mother nearby to help when I needed it. I learned two things from my mom during those afternoons at the sewing machine: • When I got testy with frustration and snapped at her when she offered help, Mom had every right to lose patience with my pre-teen moodiness but she didn’t. She would step back and calmly suggest that it was time to take a break. Pushing through with ire would gain nothing and would create unhappy relations and an unsatisfactory garment. Later, when I sat back down at the sewing machine, things came together without a snag. (Doing a crossword puzzle works the same way: put it down for awhile and when you pick it up again, words that eluded you earlier just come.) • If I got discouraged because my product wasn’t turning out perfectly, Mom urged me to take a close look at my store-bought clothes. They were far from perfect with mismatched plaids, uneven hems and oddly shaped buttonholes. Perfection is overrated, she proved to me. Case in point: last minute, I made a top to wear to a high school dance that was “sewn” together with more safety pins than thread. Nobody knew but me. I made a lot of the clothes for years after that junior high class. Over time the cost of patterns and fabric went up so much that it was cheaper to buy clothes than to make them, so my enthusiasm for sewing faded. My fondness for seersucker did not. My
favorite top was a dressy blouse I sewed in high school (without a single safety pin). It was made of white seersucker with tiny yellow roses in a calico pattern, a break from that fabric’s traditional blue stripes. Seersucker is a puckered fabric that is usually striped or checkered, most often in blue. (Can you imagine the Great Gatsby in anything but? Green stripes just wouldn’t make the same Gatsbyesque statement.) This funny-named fabric looks like the thread shrunk when it was washed, so it isn’t completely flat. It’s a little crinkly in alternating increments. The places where the thread puckers is what creates the pockets of air Scott described when telling of his fondness for seersucker. The word seersucker comes from the Persian words shir and shakar, meaning milk and sugar. Milk is smooth and sugar is lumpy. Knowing this makes me like the bumpy fabric all the more. The history of seersucker goes back several centuries. It first was worn in Britain’s warm weather colonies because the pockets of air were cooling. In our country, the light textile was first worn by the gentry in the hot, humid South, and then by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War (it is light but tough). During that time it was also used as bed ticking for mattresses and pillows because it was cool and the tight weave kept feathers from poking through. After the war, the fabric fell out of favor and seersucker, all puckered and crinkly, became the clothing material of the poor. Then in the 1920s, coeds began wearing it and made it the bee’s knees once again. Nurses and hospital volunteers wore red and white striped seersucker that became known as candy stripe. (In the ’80s my sister was a candy striper, which wasn’t that long ago. Do candy stripers still exist?) Railroad workers wore overalls and caps made of navy blue striped seersucker, called Hickory stripe. In the 1970s, college professors came to be recognized by their full seersucker suits and red bowties, and students by their preppy seersucker blazer with jeans. That was 40 years ago. Supposedly seersucker came back in the ’90s but I didn’t know it until last week. Then I noticed Scott wearing it in a multi-colored plaid. And Bob in his blue checks and Dan modeling a bumpy tropical print. Seersucker is happiness woven into a fabric! When I’m ready to buy something new, I’ll look for seersucker. It’s traditional but these days it’s also colorful, still cool during the summer, and the best thing about the air pocket fabric is that it’s crinkly on purpose. No ironing required. You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe
Music In The Glen Open mic nights have continued to grow at the Glen Haven Town Hall! The last open mic night featured eight different talented acts and drew about 65 people enjoying some popular music and some new stuff offered by some great musicians. Friday night, August 9, the first August installment, begins at 6 p.m. Local musicians take the stage to entertain us with a variety of musical genres. Please come join us for an evening of good music and fun folks at the new Glen Haven Town Hall! Bring your own refreshments and snacks.
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Award Of Excellence Now On Display At The EVCC Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) humbly accepted the National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) organization on the morning of August 3, 2018. Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), who received the award in March
2019 for building the facility, presented the award to Tom Carosello, EVRPD Executive Director, and Ron Duell and Stan Gengler from the EVRPD Board of Directors during a ceremony at the Estes Valley Community Center. Also on hand to participate in the festivities were Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa;
Joanna Johnson, Senior Director of Operations for ABC – Rocky Mountain Chapter; Doug Johnson, Regional Vice President for Adolfson & Peterson – Colorado; David Sprague, Senior Principal and Lead Designer with Ohlson Lavoie Collaborative; Chuck Jordan, Senior Project Manager with OLH Engi-
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neering; and many more EVRPD employees, AP employees, friends, family, and community members. The unique award – a ceramic eagle statue on a black base – will be on display in the lobby of the Estes Valley Community Center for the month of August.
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Leave a Legacy Campaign
100 Planned or Uncovered Gifts to Estes Valley Nonprofits by November 2019 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Estes Valley Legacy Campaign: Planned Giving Update Estes Valley Legacy is a planned gift education and marketing program operated collaboratively by leading Estes Valley nonprofit organizations for the benefit of their donors. Estes Valley Legacy is donor-centric, trusting and empowering donors to make planned and estate giving decisions based entirely upon their own circumstances and charitable interests. Estes Valley Legacy organizations are in a campaign year to uncover or create 100 planned gifts between the 14 member organizations. At this point, 43 gifts have been made to Legacy nonprofits. This is a groundswell of giving in our community! You are encouraged to consider how you might give back to a nonprofit. The campaign ends on National Philanthropy Day, November 14. This town is blessed by the endless services and programs offered by nonprofits, their staff and volunteers. Sometimes this is a silent gesture, and sometimes it is a giant check. These
nonprofits make Estes the community we all love. Take a minute to consider how you (or your family) have benefited from our philanthropic community. What nonprofits make an impact on your life? What causes are important to you? Planned giving is a way to have big impact on a nonprofit. Talk to the organization and see how you can enhance, start, or grow their programs and services. Have fun with it! How do you want to leave a legacy? The logistics of planned giving can be as simple as adding a nonprofit as a beneficiary on life insurance, or giving an asset (cash, land, a home, etc) to a nonprofit in your will. Estes Valley Legacy is a program of the Nonprofit Resource Center and offers a free, planned giving educator. If you would like to read more about ways to give and see a list of Estes Valley Legacy nonprofits, please visit plannedgiving.epnonprofit.org.
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Nonprofit Camp: Collaboration And Innovation In Nonprofit Fundraising For many, sumcial enterprise, mer camp prohow to include Innovation and Collaboration vides the first opinnovative elein Nonprofit Fundraising portunity to ments to your experience nafundraising ture, grow, and be event, how to inspired. It is with maximize your that spirit in fundraising efSeptember 30 mind that Estes forts through YMCA of the Rockies Park Nonprofit collaboration, Estes Park, CO Resource Center and tools to (EPNRC) will help you put Presented by the Estes Park present a full day your ideas into Nonprofit Resource Center of interactive action. EPNRC learning at Nonprofit Camp: Collabora- is planning this conference with a team tion and Innovation in Nonprofit of nonprofit professionals throughout Fundraising. Larimer County. Nonprofit Camp will take place on At the end of the day, participants will Monday, September 30 at our sponsorpitch (and get feedback on) fundraising ing partner, YMCA of the Rockies. Non- and collaborative ideas specific to their profit Camp is geared towards any organization. This is camp, so there is a NOCO and Front Range nonprofit staff, long lunch hour planned for walking in board or enthusiast interested in learnthe woods and a craft activity all buning more about collaboration and innodled up into this expansive work/think vation in nonprofit fundraising. Think day in the Rockies. Early Bird pricing beyond wine dinners, silent auctions, ends August 23rd. Tick tock. More inforand end-of-year asks. Fundraising possi- mation on presenters, keynote speaker, bilities exist that are energizing, a and registration is online at win/win with other nonprofits and busi- epnonprofit.org/nonprofit-camp. nesses, and excite your community. Any questions can be sent to Nonprofit Campers will learn about so- director@epnonprofit.org.
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land's book. His message is very much our own." - Jim Pickering, RMC Board President Erik Stensland was born in Minnesota and moved with his family to Montana where he developed his deep love for the mountains. After several years working in the Balkans for a nonprofit initiative, where Erik met his wife Joanna, they decided to return to the United States and settled in Colorado with their son, Luke. Erik quickly became intimate with Rocky Mountain National Park and opened his own gallery in Estes Park in 2007. Erik has authored several books Xanterra Parks & Resorts is proud to including Wild Light: A Celebration of announce author and photographer Erik Rocky Mountain National Park. This Stensland, author of the recently released book is the result of work spanning over Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: a decade of exploring and photographThe Essential Guide and Hiking Rocky ing this unique wilderness. Mountain National Park: The Pocket Two new books that Eric has published Guide, will be signing his books at the are Memories of Rocky Mountain NaTrail Ridge Store in Rocky Mountain tional Park and Photographing Rocky National Park this Friday, August 7th Mountain National Park. Memories is a from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. paperback version of Wild Lights but If you are heading to Rocky Mountain includes all new photographs that have National Park, you'll definitely want to never been published in book form beget your hands on this hiking guide. fore. Photographing Rocky Mountain NaWritten by professional photographer tional Park is a landscape photographers and avid outdoorsman who has spent guide on how to photograph Rocky the last 15 years hiking every trail in the Mountain National Park. These two new park, this guide covers everything you additions are available at the Trail Ride need to know to have a safe and amazing Store and will be available for the phoexperience in one of our nation's most tographers signing. beautiful national parks. Join Xanterra Parks & Resorts in wel- "The Rocky Mountain Conservancy, coming Erik Stensland and begin your which since 1931 has served as the phil- journey and your love of this glorious anthropic steward of Rocky Mountain park that many of us call home and enNational Park, recommends Erik Stenjoy on a daily basis.
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Estes Park Internationale Aviation Club Meeting August 14 The next meeting of the Estes Park Internationale Aviation Club will be on August 14, 2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the American Legion Post 119 hall, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave, Estes Park. This meeting is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Our speaker for this meeting will be Col (Retired) Loren Shriver, a resident of Estes Park for seven years since retiring from over 45 years in the Air Force (pilot, test pilot), NASA (Astronaut, Space Shuttle Program Management, Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director), and corporate work (United Space Alliance: Space Shuttle Program Deputy Manager; Vice President, Engineering and Integration; Chief Technology Officer). Loren will be speaking about how the Space Shuttle accomplished its re-entry and landing, from the deorbit burn maneuver to start the descent and ending with landing on runways in Florida or California. The focus of the presentation will be on how the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems on the Space Shuttle combined to perform successful re-entry and landings of a vehicle that started this process as a pure spacecraft orbiting the Earth, and transitioned to a hybrid
spacecraft/aircraft, and finished the final phase as a large, gliding aircraft. The entire process took about an hour, covered some 8000 nautical miles, began above the atmosphere and went through the atmosphere without burning up, and started at about Mach 26 and ended at zero velocity at "wheels stop." The GNC systems used some very sophisticated sensors, computations, cockpit displays, and pre-loaded data tables to accomplish the entire process, and Commanders, Pilots, and Mission Specialist flight engineers spent countless hours in several different simulators, using displays to monitor progress or see diversions from expected performance, practicing emergency procedures to respond to anomalies, and developing effective crew coordination to perform all required actions. Col Shriver will keep the presentation as non-technical as possible, but still highlight the essential actions and processes necessary for success. Come join us for this educational experience--"space cadets" welcome!
High Altitude Rocky Mountain Gardening Please join the Estes Park Garden Club as Jack Fetig, gives us pointers on High Altitude Rocky Mountain Gardening. He will review the challenges and the triumphs of mountain gardening. As high-altitude gardeners, we need to work in harmony with our local environment in regard to plant selection, growth rate and maturity, transplanting, preparing soil, and irrigation. And, we need to deal with that other challenge, our wildlife, big and small. Jack will show us ways to successfully garden in this challenging environment. He will show us ways to extend our spring and fall seasons and how to provide winter protection. Jack has 40 year of experience as owner of Alpine Landscapes/Fossil Creek in Fort Collins. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. It
SPECIAL EVENTS
Monday, Aug 12 @4:30pm Scouts Court of Honor in the courtyard. Monday-Tuesday, Aug 12-13 Private rehearsal and wedding reception in the Great Hall. Saturday, Aug 17@2pm Les Foiles Memorial gathering in the Great Hall.
VETERANS SERVICES
Tuesday, Aug 13 @9-11am Benefits assistance for Veterans and families. Regular benefits assistance hours will be suspended August 15-29 due to
service officer vacation. Call Post 119 for assistance if a situation is urgent.
Thursday, Aug 22 @noon-5pm Veteran readjustment counseling. Call 970-586-6118 for an appointment.
MEETINGS
Wednesday, Aug 14 @1pm Operations committee meeting. @6:30 pm Aviation Club meeting. Monday, Aug 19 @5:30pm Auxiliary monthly meeting (revised date).
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will be held August 12, 2019, 10:30, at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room. Come join the fun!!
Every Friday @7pm Queen of Hearts progressive raffle.
Thursday, Aug 15 @7pm Bingo! Fun and cash prizes for all ages! Please note that the Bingo event for August 13 has been cancelled. Tuesday/Thursday schedule will resume on August 20-22.
WE WANT TO FEED YOU!
Friday, Aug 9 @5:30-7pm Steak Night! brought to you by the American Legion Riders. Featuring 10oz ribeye, baked potato, tomato bisque soup, salad and dessert. A great deal by a great program of the legion! $18 Friday, Aug 16 @5:30-7pm Fried Chicken $12
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Rocky Mountain Antique Festival This Weekend At Estes Park Events Complex
Estes Park Welcomes The Colorado Tandem Bicycling Club The Colorado Tandem Bicycling Club (CTC) will be coming to Estes Park, August 16 -18th. The CTC is a 25-year-old club who is dedicated to the promotion of safe, courteous and fun tandem bicycle riding. The club boasts almost 100 members of which five live right here in Estes Park. These local club members, Sandy and Pat Begley, Doug Miller and Becky Day, Ed and Marlene Hayek, John and Kathy Long, and Lance Foss and Lisa Zahn are opening their houses up to other CTC members for a fun social weekend of riding in this area. “Tandem riding can be much different than riding a single bike” says member Doug Miller who also is the past president of the club. “But it is not for all. Communication and trust are the keys to be a successful long-time riding team.” Doug should know, he and his wife have been riding tandems for 30 years now. The front person, often
called the “captain,” does most of the work – shifting, steering and braking whereas the rear person, called either the “stoker” or “rear admiral” provides power throughout the ride and can really enjoy the scenery as the bike moves along. So, Estes residents be on the lookout for about 20 tandem teams riding around the area of the weekend of August 16-18th. You will see them on Dry Gulch, Fish Creek and into the Park when they ride up and over Deer Ridge on Highway 34. Once the tough riding is over the club will enjoy lunch in a restaurant in Estes and a BBQ at one of the hosts houses. Further information about the Colorado Tandem Club can be found on their web page coloradotandemclub.org, their face book page or you can contact them at coloradotandemclub@gmail.com.
Heritage Event Company's Rocky Mountain Antique Festival comes to Estes Park, August 9, 10 & 11 at the Estes Park Events Complex. Held indoors, this event features antique dealers from across Colorado and neighboring states, selling quality antiques and authentic vintage. Those attending can expect to shop a diverse selection of treasures from times past including: antique furniture, estate and Native American jewelry, post cards, primitives, advertising, vintage clothing, vintage toys and dolls, comics, vinyl records, antique tools and much more! Antique show promoter, Gail Kinney, moved to Colorado from Oklahoma nearly five years ago, expanding her established antique show business into to her new home state. She says her shows were welcomed by an enthusiastic audience who enjoyed shopping with the dealers who had been following Heritage Events for the past ten years. "Our customers are loyal because they prefer genuine ‘old stuff.’ and that's what has made our name recognized in the business. We do not court dealers with reproduction merchandise.” Heritage will also be hosting events Greeley November 1 & 2 and Colorado Springs, November 9 & 10. The Rocky Mountain Antique Festival is climate-controlled, with concessions and free parking. The venue address is 1125 Rooftop Way. Adult admission tickets are only $3 if you mention seeing this story and they are valid for entry all weekend. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Show hours are: Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-4. For more information call 918-6192875 or visit www.HeritageEventCompany.com
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Peyton Wilkerson Places Third At USA Cycling Nationals Congratulations to Peyton Wilkerson and his amazing 3rd Place at the 2019 USA Cycling MTB Nationals last week! Peyton competed at the USAC National Championship Race, held this year in Winter Park, Colorado. The National Championship races were held July 2328, with Peyton’s race on July 26. The USAC National Mountain Bike Championships brings together the top racers
from around the country. Peyton worked hard all summer to qualify for Nationals, started in 40th position, and then crushed it up to 3rd place against 137 racers! The entire team and our community is so proud of you, Peyton! We can't wait to watch you race Varsity this season, you make Estes Park proud!
Tutors Wanted The Estes Park Learning Place believes education is the key that unlocks dreams. EPLP provides K-12 tutoring, GED support and testing, SAT/ACT preparation, career development support, and more, for youth and adults in the Estes Valley. Looking for tutors for K-12 and Adults. Tutors work regularly and directly with students in support of their individual goals. They are directly responsible for the relationship EPLP develops and for student achievement. Tutors may conduct one-to-one or small group sessions depending on the needs of the students. Qualifications: Master’s Degree and two years of tutor-
ing/teaching experience or Bachelor’s degree and five years of tutoring/teaching experience. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the areas in which they seek to support student achievement. Experience working directly with the age of student they wish to tutor is necessary. Experience with teaching/tutoring students with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities a plus. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Sue Yowell, Executive Director @ sueyowell@eplearningplace.org. Questions, call 970-577-0020.
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Congressman Joe Neguse To Hold Town Hall In Estes Park On August 12 open office hours, town halls, and other events. The Congressman also has been holding various group meetings, including hosting the first field hearing of the U. S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis in Boulder on August 1. At that hearing, Governor Polis and other local government leaders presented information about efforts to address climate change at our state and local community levels. (That hearing was recorded and is available online.) Since taking office in January, Congressman Neguse has co-sponsored 19 bills. Two of those bills were public lands bills that already have been signed into law. Both of those bills have positive direct impact on the public lands in the Congressman's 2nd Congressional Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado’s Congressional District 2 District, including RMNP, Arapaho National Forest, White River National Forin the U. S. House, will hold a public Town Hall in Estes Park on Monday, Au- est, Pike and San Isabel National Forest, and Cimarron and Comanche National gust 12, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Grasslands. The Congressman also has Town Hall Board Room. The Congressman serves on the House been interviewed frequently regarding his service on the House Judiciary ComJudiciary Committee and the House mittee and its recent hearings. Natural Resources Committee, plus Estes Park and RMNP are special areas many subcommittees and other Select for Congressman Neguse, and this will Committees and Caucuses. (See the be the third public Town Hall that he Congressman’s website at: https://nehas held locally since his swearing in guse.house.gov.) seven months ago. Please attend to hear During the current House recess, the the latest updates from our RepresentaCongressman is back in his home Distive in Congress. trict to meet with constituents through
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Celebrate Life In Estes Park Thursday, August 15 Tell your locals story! Pot Luck Desserts Bring musical instruments, Games, hang out with new and old friends Portraits with Zach In August of 1989, I moved to Estes Park after graduating from Colorado State University, to accept a job teaching art at the elementary school. A dream job, in an amazing mountain town came true for me. At the time thought that I would commit to five-six years, now it's 30 years later and I want to bring people together to share their experiences of why they came here and how they have
carved out a home in this beautiful rugged valley. There are so many interesting, creative, hard-working people up here and we all have a story. Reading accounts of the different ways people showed up after the 2013 flood, and other natural disasters that this town has faced, it strikes me that we are a community that knows how to pull together and support during hard times. So, this celebration is based on sharing during a non-crisis time to develop our relationships even more. The event takes place Thursday, August 15 at Elkins Distillery from 4 p.m. to close.
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Oh my, oh my, I looked at my calendar of events for August and I have at least five potlucks to attend. Now you can make just so many cookies or cold slaws. I really enjoy all these events but I get tired of making the same old thing. I was looking for something a little different and came up with a “new” salad, or at least new to me. It is a corn salad, but it says to use canned corn. What a foolish thing to do with all our great corn just now really coming into season. I am going to par-boil fresh corn or cook in microwave and cut it off the cob for this one. But the following recipe calls for the canned variety so you can make it in the dead of winter. I would also think that frozen corn would be great, slightly cooked.
Frito Corn Salad Ingredients Gluten free Serves 15 2 cans corn, yellow kernel 1/2 green bell pepper/or yellow pepper (or use only 1 cup of red) * 1/2 purple onion 1/2 red bell pepper* ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ½ cup chopped cilantro 5 oz chili cheese flavor Frito corn chips 1-cup cheddar cheese shredded Mix all above except the Fritos and cilantro. Chill. Right before serving,
sprinkle Fritos and cilantro over top. The peaches are also at top season so get out your recipes for cobbler and pie. Oh, how I love August. In the south we often made a peach cobbler with pie crust placing one crust in the middle or pieces of crust in the middle making a dumplings of a sort. It was so good; I really love that way of making cobbler. Sunshine is back to her healthy normal self. We have been enjoying our morning walks before the heat of the day. It was fun today. I was wearing an L.S.U. shirt with “Geaux Tigers” on the back. Suddenly, a man called out to me. He was from New Orleans. We had a great talk. We were both born at Southern Baptist Hospital and had a lot in common. Nice to meet the visitors, especially when it turns out you have things in common. Sunshine has developed a bad habit of barking when she hears other neighborhood dogs bark. I want her to alert me but there are one or two dogs that bark at 6:30 a.m. and she (in the house) joins in. That has got to stop. Isn’t there a quiet time here in Estes? All dogs bark, but not at 6:30 a.m! We will get this problem solved, at least as far as my dog is concerned. Sometimes people forget how to be good neighbors. My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit
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Monarch Caterpillars In Estes Park
Followup: Susan Porr is happy to report that after her monarch butterfly sighting in Estes Park, she discovered eggs on her milkweed plant and now, she has monarch caterpillars munching on the leaves of the plant. Susan suggests if anyone researches plants or butterflies, the best information can be found at /edu websites. For example, when searching for information on monarchs, enter something like “monarch butterflies/edu” so that it directs you to educational and governmental sites that often offer verified research-based information. Susan said, “When I am researching plants or pesticides or insects, I start at CSU because they offer the best information for our area. But adding /edu will broaden the search to other institutions with solid, helpful, reliable information for our Estes Park readers.”
Night Sky Photography Class With RMC
Photos from Susan Porr
Have you ever wished you could photograph the beauty of the night sky, but not known the photographic techniques you need to do it? Learn how to capture amazing night sky photographs in Night Sky Landscape Photography, with the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, August 23rd-25th. This class will introduce intermediate level photographers to techniques and camera settings that will help participants photograph the Milky Way, the moon, the stars, and other astronomical features using DSL cameras and standard lenses. The class will also provide a tutorial on how to plan and edit these images on a computer.
This photography class is led by Stan Honda, a photographer with many years of photojournalism experience across the United States. For the past few years, he has been working on night sky landscapes, and has been an artist-in-residence for five national parks, including Rocky Mountain National Park. His work has contributed to the Dark Sky Park designation of Chaco Culture National Historic Park and Flagstaff Area National Monument. For more information on this exciting opportunity, visit www.RMConservancy.org or call the Field Institute at 970-586-3262.
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Pipe Organ - Chapel Choir - Free Parking - Children Welcome
INQUIRY CLASS: AUG 11 A short informal question and answer session right after the 10:00 service PRESENTED BY THE ESTES PARK CAR CLUB www.estesparkcarclub.org
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In 1969 a best-selling book was introduced. Called The Peter Principle it was the result of Laurence Peter, who after studying hundreds of organizations, concluded that ‘in a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his/her level of incompetence’. We’ve all seen it happen: a good school teacher is given an advancement to principal, but fails miserably in being able to motivate teachers or in other ways promote excellence, and morale falls. We see a good bank teller who, when promoted to branch manager, fails to be able to increase business or manage his people. The author concludes that the ‘best work is accomplished by those employees who have not yet reached their ‘level of incompetence’. Frequently this is simply taking a person out of what he does well and putting him into an area that does not match their strongest abilities. In so doing it is like a military situation, bemoaned by Michel de Montaigne, serving in the military in the 1500s. He described the result of a recent poorly thought through decision: “Comrades, you have lost a good captain to make him an ill general.â€? The keys to finding and living out our calling is blending our skills and abilities, personality traits, and our values, dreams and passions. This is often violated when an introvert is promoted into a ‘leader’ role and overwhelmed, or an analytical person is put in a role of sales or marketing. We can learn a great deal from a vocational counseling book showing the varied personal traits and the roles that they equip us for. We fall into one of six different categories, which then depict how we ‘find our niche’. We are classed as one of these: Realistic – Investigative – Artistic – Social – Enterprising – Contemporary. These fit us for succeeding in various roles and failing miserably in others: The ‘Realistic’ person will be successful in working with his hands (farmers, mechanics, handy man). The ‘Investigative’ person will excel in research and development, where he works with computers, etc. The ‘Artistic’ person will excel in the ‘arts’, creating and performing music, dance, poetry, The ‘Social’ person will find himself comfortable with people and usually make good teachers, preachers. The ‘Enterprising’ person is not only comfortable with people, he is a ‘leader’ among people. They make good salesmen, politicians, people in management. ‘Conventional’ people are those who are very comfortable with secretarial duties. Like the ‘Realistic’ they work well with their hands, but with smaller machines. So, with all of this in mind, we are able to determine where we will find our comfort zone in working and serving. We will also be able to ascertain where people we know should be serving and/or where they could better serve. With the upcoming ‘recall’ election we can, hopefully, ascertain which decision will enable us to be served by the candidate that has proven that he ‘has risen to his level of competence’ or refuse to let him serve as he has so capably served in the past. Our other choice would be to entrust the leadership of our city to someone whom we know little about their ‘level of competency or incompetency’‌to, in essence, bemoan as Montaigne did: ‘Comrades, we have removed a good captain and replaced him with an ‘ill general’. The time of our decision has arrived: Vote‌and vote wisely (Bob Lewis)
August 12 - August 16 Monday, Aug 12 BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich w/ homemade chips & coleslaw Tuesday, Aug 13 Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich & tomato salad Wednesday, Aug 14 Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ homemade chips & cottage cheese Thursday, Aug 15 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Aug 16 Signature Salad (cheese, croutons, corn, pecans, & craisins) w/ grilled shrimp & ranch dressing.
August 19 - August 23 Monday, Aug 19 Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Tuesday, Aug 20 Chicken Salad Croissant w/ cottage cheese Wednesday, Aug 21 Philly Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ green peppers, onion & mozzarella cheese) w/ homemade chips Thursday, Aug 22 Meat Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, Aug 23 Trout (4 oz.) w/ pasta salad & clam chowder soup All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. $!$ #" !% !"% $% # $% % % %#"% $#!"% $% ! $!!% # % %# # $ %% "$ % % # "%" % $!$ $%#% $# % % # % !"% " % % $$ %" % # % $ $% % % # % !"% " %%For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm). $ # % $# %" $"!%# % $ $ ! % !%# $%# # # $%#"%" $%Estes Park Senior Citizens Center at our NEW location 1760 Olympian Lane. Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 1:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Join or renew membership for 2019! Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Balance, Mah Jongg, Tai Chi, crafts, games, and other activities. NEW dedicated location and space !
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Chain Station-Pure Mountain Music At Performance Park August 17th
The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presents Chain Station, Pure Mountain Music at Performance Park, Saturday, August 17th, at 7 p.m. This concert is free. Estes Park’s favorite band, Chain Station is coming to Performance Park! Get there early and buckle up for a night of high energy, get-up-and-dance, pure mountain music. Chain Station was born thirteen years ago on a mountaintop above Estes, when founding members, bassist Jon Pickett and guitarist Alex Thoele, played together for the first time. Later joined by Jarett Mason on mandolin and C-Bob Elliot on banjo, the group is making a hometown stop on their international summer tour. Fans of old time bluegrass and newgrass alike rave about Chain Station’s super tight
four-part harmonies and finger picking style that ranges from lightning fast to mountain mellow. Dave Johnston of Yonder Mountain String Band says of Chain Station: “These guys really embody a great free-spirited sense of bluegrass that has found a home out here in Colorado.� And Estes residents are so happy they have a home here. With high, lonesome vocals and strings packed with energy like no other, Chain Station always delivers. Admission is free! Donations are accepted for the Fine Arts Guild scholarship fund for two graduating seniors who plan to major in the arts. Lawn chairs/blankets are encouraged—not that you’ll sit for long when you hear this band.
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Free Developmental Screenings For Children
Free Developmental Screenings for Young Children on August 29th, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. by appointment only at the EVICS office located at 1182 Graves Avenue, Unit A. Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) holds monthly developmental screenings for young children in Estes Park. These free screenings are open to parents of children between the ages of 0-5. All Estes Park families are welcome to schedule a screening time for the upcoming screening on Thursday, August 29th. Screenings for young children can celebrate milestones and detect delays. Early identification and intervention for developmental concerns can positively impact school readiness in both academic and social emotional areas. The EVICS trained staff will do simple screening assessments for health, physical and emotional development. These assessments will help to identify areas of concern, progress monitoring of growth and development, as well as make any necessary referrals for services. Contact EVICS by August 22 to schedule a screening by emailing kmurray@evics.org or call the office at 970-586-3055.
Exámenes de desarrollo Gratuitos para Niños
Exámenes de desarrollo gratuitos para Niños el 29 de agosto, 3:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m. con cita previa únicamente en la oficina de EVICS ubicada en 1182 Graves Avenue, Unidad A. Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) realiza exámenes de desarrollo en infantes mensualmente en Estes Park. Estas pruebas de detección gratuitos están abiertas a los padres de niños de entre 0 y 5 años. Todas las familias de Estes Park son bienvenidas a programar una cita para el próximo Día de Evaluación Jueves 29 de agosto. Las pruebas de detección para niños pueden celebrar los hitos y detectar retrasos. La identificación temprana y la intervención sobre las inquietudes del desarrollo pueden tener un impacto positivo en la preparación escolar tanto en las áreas emocionales y académicas como sociales. El personal capacitado de EVICS hará evaluaciones sencillas de detección para el desarrollo de la salud física y emocional. Estas evaluaciones ayudarán a identificar áreas de inquietud, hacer un seguimiento del progreso, monitoreando el crecimiento y el desarrollo, así como dar las referencias pertinentes para otros servicios que sean necesarios. Contacte a EVICS hasta el 22 de agosto para programar su cita de Evaluación escribanos al correo electrónico: kmurray@evics.org o llame la oficina al 970586-3055.
EP Woman’s Club Garage Sale - August 31
Please mark Saturday, August 31, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on your calendar for the EP Woman’s Club Garage Sale fundraiser. It will be held at the Presbyterian Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Lane. You will find treasures, as well as a bake sale with wonderful baked goods. All proceeds stay in our community and support our many club projects. Estes Park Woman’s Club was organ-
ized in 1912 with the purpose of bringing women together who are interested in building a better community. Over this past year, Estes Park Woman’s Club reached out to our community with financial support of over $14,000. Our projects include support of our schools, library, museum, Rocky Mountain National Park and Crossroads. www.estesparkwomansclub.org or our Facebook page
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20th Annual Alpaca Market Labor Day Weekend Plan on attending the 20th Annual Estes Park Alpaca Market on Labor Day weekend, August 31st and September 1st at the Estes Park Events Complex. This will be a great opportunity to see alpacas up close and personal and to shop a wide variety of alpaca products. The event is free to the public and there is plenty of parking available at the Events Complex or you can catch the shuttle from the Visitor Center in downtown Estes Park. Alpacas are member of the camelid family, closely related to llamas and camels. Alpacas have been domesticated for over 5,000 years and are one of the oldest domesticated livestock species in the world. They were first imported as livestock into the United states in 1983. There are now approximately 400,000 alpacas in the country, with well over 200 ranches in the state of Colorado alone. Alpacas are an environmentally friendly livestock, much easier on pasture than other animals and are also much more efficient. You will not find an easier livestock species to raise on small acreage. Alpacas are shorn once a year to harvest their incredibly soft fiber, normally in late April through mid June here in Colorado. Alpacas will live an estimated 20 years, with some living as old as 28 years. The males are larger than the females, on average. Gestation length for the female alpaca is approximately 342 days and the females are induced ovulators. Twins are extremely
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as the moms do not have enough milk to support twins. An alpaca will shear, on average, five to seven pounds of fiber each year. An adult alpaca weighs on average 150 pounds and stands three feet high at the backline. They eat 2% of the body weight a day, or about three pounds of hay. Alpacas come in 22 natural colors, their fiber is more durable and more insulating than sheep’s wool and is as fine as cashmere. The fiber can be processed into any number of high end garments, from scarfs, hats, shawls, blankets, gloves and socks. Even the coarser fiber on the legs and belly of the alpaca is usable for rugs, shoe insoles or felt. There will be a number of ranches at the event with their alpacas, more than
willing to answer all your questions about raising these wonderful animals. All these ranches have been raising alpacas for more than ten years, and the depth of experience means they have seen almost everything. If you have any interest in getting into the business of raising alpacas, these farms would be great mentors to get you started. There will be demonstrations (spinning, felting, weaving, etc.) during the event to show you how to use this exquisite fiber. There will also be a large number of vendors at the event selling every imaginable alpaca product from raw fleeces to roving to yarns to a large variety of hand crafted and commercial finished products. Some of our vendors are true artisans making one of a kind garments that you will not find anywhere else. There will be drawings throughout both days for door prizes (must be present to win) so plan on stopping by and register at the welcome desk. The Alpaca Market will be open Saturday, August 31st from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, September 1st from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Larry or Becky Zierer at lzbalpacas@aol.com or at (303) 4754793. The address for the market is Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park.
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Dream Circle At The Estes Valley Community Center August 15 When we come together in circles...prayer circles...drumming circles...dream circles...we create a container, a connection...with no beginning and no end...where each one has a voice...where we explore and learn together. Whether you’ve worked with your dreams for years or if you’re just stepping into them, sharing together in a small group can open up your dream in unexpected and meaningful ways. On Thursday, August 15th, from 10:0012:00 at the Estes Valley Community
Center, come be a part of the Dream Circle, along with Natural Dreamwork Practitioner, Mary Jo Heyen, and other dreamers. Bring with you onethree written dreams that you are willing to share with the group. The class is limited to six participants. Advanced registration through the Community Center is required - phone: 970-586-8191. For questions or more information about Mary Jo visit her dream website www.maryjoheyen.com.
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The Baldpate Inn Presents Its 2019 Summer Enchanted Evenings
On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at 7 p.m., The Baldpate Inn is pleased to welcome Connor Patrick Newman for their Summer Enchanted Evenings lecture series. Mr. Newman will be speaking on The Geologic History of National Parks in the Southern Rocky Mountains. The southern Rocky Mountains (extending throughout Colorado and New Mexico) display geologic formations from almost half of Earth's history, extending back almost two billion years. National Parks and Monuments of this region are one of the best ways to interact with this unique geologic history. This presentation provides a background to the geologic processes that have occurred in the southern Rocky Mountains, and compares and contrasts the varying geology of many of the parks throughout the area. Connor Newman grew up outside
Boulder, Colorado where he began collecting rocks at a young age (a preview of his future as a geologist). After studying geology at CU Boulder Connor moved to Nevada for several years to learn more about the geology of the western US. Now back home in Colorado, Connor studies the interaction of water and geologic phenomena. The Summer Enchanted Evenings at the Baldpate Inn, on Highway 7, are held every Wednesday throughout the summer beginning at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and refreshments are provided in the Key Room. The Baldpate Inn would love for you to be able to join them for the talk. If you would like to enjoy a soup and salad buffet for dinner before the presentation, you can call and make reservations at 970-586-KEYS (5397) or call for any other questions about the presentation.
Fluff Love! Great Pets Looking For New, Forever Homes!
Freddy is about four years old and a lab/ shar-pei mix. He is good with other dogs and kids. He will do best as an only dog, with an experienced owner. He is super friendly with everyone on his daily walks, but can be protective in his home environment. He walks great on a leash and is house trained. He is currently living at Dr. C's Animal Hospital of the Rockies, please call (970) 586-4703 to schedule an appointment to meet him. Bandit is an 11 year old Maine Coon cat. He is loving and affectionate, enjoys being brushed and loved. Ollie is about a year old. He is gentle, sweet and loving. He enjoys other cat company and would be a great kitty with kids. Cappy is about 10 years old and a long haired, orange tabby. He is a sweet boy that gets along with other cats, but should be an only kitty in his forever home. His dad was a famous actor in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and recently passed away. Paws is two years old. She is an affectionate and playful cat. She gets along with other kitties but will do best as an only cat or with someone that can spend time to acclimate her slowly. She is a big, beautiful girl. Cappy, Paws, Bandit and Ollie are all currently living at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Av-
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enue. Call 586-9282 for more information. Make sure to “Like” and follow the Estes Park Pet Association Facebook page to see other animals that may not be pictured this week. All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes
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for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes).
The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.
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Things To Do with Estes Valley Recreation And Park District All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted. This list only covers a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming. For a complete list of classes, programs, events and activities, and to register, visit evrpd.com. DANCE Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party with Jan Tenzer Weekly on Sundays, 1-1:50 p.m. (Intro to Line Dancing), 2-2:50 p.m. (Line Dance Party) $5 drop-in or $7 for Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party taken together. (Ask Jan about her new class coming up soon!) Bollywood Dance Thursday, August 15, 4 – 5:15 p.m. (ages 14+) $10 drop-in. Registration required. TRAVEL Mamma Mia at the Boulder Dinner Theater Sunday, October 13 matinee performance; dinner-12:00 p.m., show-1:30 p.m. (ages 18+) $65 per person includes round-trip transportation, dinner, show, tax and gratuity. Registration deadline: September 5. HEALTH AND WELLNESS Meditation for Brain Health Tuesday, August 13, 1-2:30 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; registration required. Dream Circle Thursday, August 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (ages 18+) $14; registration deadline: August 13. Low Vision Support Group Tuesday, August 13, 1- 2 p.m. Free; drop-in. Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, August 19, 9:30-10 a.m. Free; drop-in. Larimer County Department of Human Services Programs Overview/PEAK Training Monday, August 19, 9:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Free; advance registration required through Larimer County DHS: Call 970-619-4496. One-on-One Medicare Counseling Sessions Wednesday, August 28, 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free; sign up in advance at lower level desk for individual 45-minute appointments. LIFELONG LEARNING The Supreme Court and the American Society Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in. RECREATION Co-Rec Fall Softball League Wednesdays, August 14-October 2, 6-9 p.m. (ages 16+) Stanley Park ball fields; fee: $300 per team, $25 per free agent; registration required. Drop-in Outdoor Pickleball Every day, 8-11 a.m. (all ages) Stanley Park pickleball courts; free; drop-in. Outdoor Pickleball Tournament Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (ages 16+) Stanley Park pickleball courts; $25 per player, registration required. Co-Rec Soccer League Monday evenings, August 19-October 7 (ages 16+) Stanley Park ball fields; $250 per team, $25 per free agent; registration required. Traveling Soccer Team August 26-October 19 (5th and 6th graders with soccer experience) 2 after-school practices per week; games on Saturdays. Stanley Park ball fields; $60 per player; registration deadline: August 14. Traveling Volleyball Team August 26-October 19 (5th and 6th graders with volleyball experience) 2 after-school practices per week; games on Saturdays. $60 per player; registration deadline:
August 14. Drop-in Ping Pong Thursdays, 4-9 p.m. (all ages) Lower level; included with daily admission or membership; drop-in. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Back to School Bash! Co-sponsored by Rocky Mountain Church and Bobcat Boosters Friday, August 16, 4:30-7 p.m. (all ages) Free; drop-in; first 100 students get a free goody bag. Breakfast Social: Learn about upcoming fall programs and get to know your EVRPD staff! Wednesday, August 28, 8-9:30 a.m. Fee: $5; Drop-in. Palette Pals Open Art Studio Mondays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. Bring your own materials and projects. Rocky Rollers Wii Bowling Mondays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 18+) Lower level; free; drop-in. Drop-in Mahjong Mondays and Fridays, 12:30-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. Family Playgroup Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 0-5) Free and open to the public; drop-in.
Community Bridge Thursdays, Lessons: 11:15 a.m.; Games: 12:30-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Call Lloyd Parker for info or to play; 970-581-3505. Free and open to the public; drop-in. Drop-in Cribbage Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. Drop-in Chess Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. AQUATICS Work for EVRPD Aquatics Flexible schedule - Wear flip-flops to work - Free use of Aqua Climb For more info, call 970-480-1308. Shadow a Lifeguard Tuesday, August 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (ages 11-14) Free; registration required; call 970480-1308. MARINA Lake Estes Marina Store and Docks Store open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info, call 970-586-2011. GOLF AND DISC GOLF Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course Course now open daily from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. First tee time - 7:30 a.m. For more info, call 970-586-8176. Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course Course now open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. First tee time - 7:04 a.m. Labor Day Weekend Tournament Aug. 31 – Sept. 2: Pro shop open as above, but no tee times. For more info, call 970-586-8146. Disc Golf Course Course now open daily at noon at the Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course $5 per player all you can play, tee-times not required; visit golfestes.com or call 970-586-8176. REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the district happenings, visit evrpd.com or call 970-5868191. You can also register in person by visiting the recreation center at 660 Community Drive.
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Quarterly Economic Summary And Forecast By: Dr. John W. Green, Economist Provided by Bank of Estes Park The Estes Park economy experienced robust record growth in 2018. Park visitation, retail sales and real estate transactions were all very strong. Since I measure annual changes in statistics tracking economic activity, 2019 growth will seem weaker than 2018. July, August and September data will determine our final impression of 2019 growth. If those months surpass 2018 numbers, 2019 will be another strong growth year. Recent statistics, however, suggest otherwise. Growth will probably continue to slow from 2018 levels. The big question is whether 2020 will bounce back or continue to slow. The U.S. economy is likely to weaken in 2020. Whether it slides into recession is yet to be determined. The current administration will do everything within its power to keep the economy growing. If the U.S. economy slides into recession before the election, the administration is likely to change. The recent budget accord provided more fiscal stimulus via additional deficit spending. Deficit spending is at record highs with neither political party seeming to be concerned. A victory in the trade war will be declared at the most opportune time. And there will be continuing pressure on the Fed to lower interest rates. 2019 economic growth in Estes Park is positive, just not as robust as 2018. Some months are weaker than 2018 and some are stronger. RMNP visitation experienced its most rapid slowdown in 40 years of data, although the government
shutdown in January and February affected the comprehensiveness of the data. Retail sales growth has leveled off after a very strong summer in 2018. Peak and trough months are higher on an annual basis. Five of the first six months of real estate transactions have seen annual decreases from 2018 exceeding 22 percent. Larimer County employment growth continues to slow. This slowdown, however, is relative; we’re talking about slowing from over five percent growth to 3.0 percent growth, still above historical averages. Both single family home and multi-family construction are slowing. Construction, however, is a significant driver of economic activity. Retail sales growth in Larimer County is slowing. 2019 will therefore see slower growth than 2018. Uncertainty is MUCH greater, primarily because of international trade conflicts and national administrative turmoil. This uncertainty is great enough to reach into Colorado and the Estes Park economy. Please Note: This is a very brief summary of a comprehensive, specialized, quarterly economic summary and forecast report that Bank of Estes Park utilizes internally, addressing the national, state, county, and local economies. The complete version is available upon request to bank clients of Bank of Estes Park, for private, individual use, without reproduction or distribution. This brief summary is being made available as a service to the local Estes Park community. For questions or comments, please call Scott Applegate, Chief Credit Officer, at 970-235-7027.
Introducing The Estes Park Guided Tours Company
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There is a new tour company in town, Estes Park Guided Tours. The company gives tours of RMNP and day trips to Grand Lake. It’s a bit different than a few other tour companies in town in that a comfortable air conditioned and heated 14 passenger van is used thus ensuring comfort from inclement weather and reduced exposure to the sun. There are stops to get out of the van to take pictures and observe the wildlife and scenery. The company prides itself on not having a “canned” tour but instead asks the customer what they think they would like on the tour they have chosen and then adapt the tour accordingly. There are three tours to choose from: Lower Valley Tour – three hours. This is a great tour if you are focused on wildlife and a little nervous about heights! We cover all the lower valley key areas such as Sheep Lakes, Alluvial Fan Waterfall, Moraine Park, and either Sprague or Bear Lake. The views are
amazing! Alpine Visitor Center Tour - four hours. This is a great tour if you wish to cover all three ecosystems. We start in the lower valley and get you right up to the Alpine Visitors Center at 11,796 feet. You will encounter breath-taking views! Grand Lake Tour – eight to nine hours. This is the ultimate Rocky Mountain National Park Tour. We cover all three ecosystems, again stopping at the Alpine Visitors Center, but continuing on to cross over the Continental Divide and finishing at Grand Lake. An approximately one and a half hour stop for lunch and stroll around town and then back through the west side of the park where there is the greatest opportunity of viewing moose. The website is www.estesparkguidedtours.com and their phone number is 817-371-1091.
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Final Two Burning Issues Programs At The “Y” -Free Of Charge
For you who are interested in current worldwide geopolitical affairs, please join us in exploring: “What Will Be the Supreme Court's New Normal?” “Hot Spots around the world.” The public - “Y” campers, Estes Park residents, and visitors to RMNP and our
Estes Valley - all are invited to the 44th Annual Robert M. Lawrence Burning Issues Lecture Series for 2019, conducted at the “Y,” free of charge. The presentations will be every Monday at 7:30 p.m., through August 19, in the Hempel Auditorium. 8/12/19: “What Will Be the Supreme Court's New Normal?” Eric Waples, former Headmaster of Fountain Valley Schools of Colorado and Chair of History and Government of the Potomac School in McLean, VA, he taught courses on the Supreme Court for the past 47 years. While living in the Washington D.C. area, Mr. Waples and his students met with various Supreme Court justices and sat in on many cases. His presentation focus will be upon how the recent addition of Justices Gorsuch and Ka-
vanaugh affect personal alliances, methods of constitutional interpretation and case outcomes. He will explore these questions in the context of end-of-term Court decisions involving the census, gerrymandering, the Peace Corps and other significant constitutional issues. 8/19/19: “Hot Spots around the world.” John Roberts is a retired U.S. State Department officer. His service spanned deployments to U.S. outposts from the Middle East to Asia, including Vietnam. After retirement he taught in the International Affairs Department at Colorado State University. Based upon his overseas experience, he will discuss the many areas where the U.S. finds itself involved. Directions: In Estes Park US 36 becomes Elkhorn St. Follow “US 36” and “RMNP” signs to Moraine Ave and turn left. In two miles, cross the intersection at Mary's Lake Rd., move to the left lane for 1/4 mi. County “66”, plus “YMCA” signs take you left onto Tunnel Rd./66. (US 36 continues west into Rocky Mountain National Park.) In 2.5 mi the YMCA entrance is on the right. From Tunnel Rd./66 to the “Y campus” is Association Drive. At the 2nd stop sign turn right into the parking lot and find a spot. The building on that right corner is Hempel Auditorium. The sign on Hempel faces Association Dr. and is not prominently visible - dark green lettering on the dark brown wall is partially obscured by evergreen trees. Please join us.
Local Author’s Book On Estes Park Center YMCA To Be Presented At The Frankfort, Germany International Book Fair Robert N. Ruesch, a former resident of Estes Park, has been chosen, by his publisher, Christian Faith Publishing to have his book, In the Warmth of the Shadow, presented at the Frankfort International Book Fair in October. His writing is one of only three books selected by the publisher for this international event. “The Frankfort Fair is the Superbowl, of book fairs,” states author Robert Ruesch. “I am honored for my work to be at this event.” According to their website: The Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's largest book fair for books in the world based both on the number of publishing companies represented, and d the number of visitors. It is considered to be the most important book fair in the world for in-
ternational deals and trading. The website further states: The Combined Book Exhibit New Title Showcase is part of the large USA Pavilion and attracts thousands of people to the booth. Ruesch’s book is about the early years of Estes Park Center YMCA, from 1950 to 1967, where he spent his summers. This five-star book (Amazon rating) is available at Macdonald Book Shop and the General Store at Estes Park Center, along with his second book, When We Were Pioneers.
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Nan Ryan Tourney Winners Announced Junior Golf was again the big winner in the 16th annual Nan Ryan Invitational, played Saturday, July 27, at the Lake Estes Golf Course. And it was another record-breaking event, with 36 teams and 144 players, raising a record $5120 for the Estes Park Junior Golf Program, bringing the total raised by the tournament to $39,231! “I am so excited that the tournament was another success,” said Nan Ryan, tournament organizer. “It’s so gratifying to see so many people come together to encourage young people to play and enjoy this great game.” Despite the dire predictions of rain, the day turned out to be mostly beautiful, until a late afternoon downpour kept the final two teams from finishing. Mark Miller, one of the founders of the junior golf program and Manager of Golf Services at Estes Park golf courses, said, “the Nan Ryan Invitational is one of the largest fundraising events that keeps our golf program going. The money raised helps to buy golf equipment for the junior program participants, assists with scholarships for those who need financial assistance, helps players participate in tournaments, and helped to buy the golf simulator for the Estes Valley Community Center.” Thanks go to Miller and his staff at both Estes Park Golf Courses, Lyn Ferguson and Marsha Sypher who handled registration, Megan Miller for doing scoresheets and scorecards, Kristi Mann and Judith Praul who handled food, Diane Phillips who helped with merchandise sales, Carol Prince, Wally Wester and Tandy Brown who kept play moving, and Dave Marquart and Frank Zambrano, course marshals. A big thanks to Andy Morgan at The Dunraven Inn for the delicious lunch, and to the Caramel Corn Shop for the very tasty caramel corn.
Greg Anderson and his maintenance crew had the golf course in beautiful condition, and received many compliments from the players. The Women’s Team of Holly Deem, Tia Cottey, Lauren The winning Mens Team, Roger Erwin, Bill Reed, Jerry Fraser and The winning Women’s Team, Becky Coughlin, Lauren Fraser, Holly Deem, Tia Cottey. Ballinghoff, Biff Baird. Becky Coughlin took top honors in their division. Roger number of tees. Thanks to the many Erwin, Biff Baird, Bill Reed and Jerry businesses, individuals Ballinghoff won Men’s honors, while and organizations for Greg and Kim Anderson, and John and st their Door Prize donaMelissa Feeney won 1 in Mixed team, tions: Elements of and Travis Golden, Terry Taylor, and nd Dave and Sybil Eberhart won 2 in that Touch, Mama Rose’s Restaurant, Estes Park division. Junior Team honors went to Chiropractic, Poppy’s Bob and Diane Butler, Landon Oyen Restaurant, Casa and Martha McWilliams. Grande, Rock Cut BrewIn the Long Drive Contest, Travis ery, Kind Coffee, Ed’s Golden won Mens, Ruth Moser won Cantina, Ziggi’s, El Mex Womens, Landon Oyen won Junior Kal, Rocket Fizz, Claire’s Boys and Alexa Goettling won Junior Restaurant, Dave’s BBQ, Girls. In Closest to the Pin Contests, Fresh Burger, Estes Park Todd Manspeaker won Mens and Ruth GC, Pepsi Little People’s Moser won Womens. and the USGA. Kendra Bellman won low putts for Many thanks go to the Women, Hank Rains won low putts for very generous donors Men, Alexa Goettling won girls low who helped make this a putts and Trevyn Duell and Justin Marrecord-setting year, The winning Mixed Team, John and Melissa Feeney, Kim quart tied for low putts for junior boys. Tony Farrell, Sherry and Greg Anderson. Mike Bryson, Hulda Bachman, Landon Rielly, Allison Smith, Oyen and Alexa Goettling guessed the Bank of Estes Park, Jerry Ballinghoff, Jim Ward, Ron Gordon, Dan Orban, Lanty McCartney, Jane Henry, Charlie Hancheett, John Fergus, Maureen Garrity Trust, and Diane Phillips. Plans are already in the works for the 17th Annual Nan Ryan Invitational, which will be played at the Lake Estes Golf Course on Saturday, July 25, 2020. We hope for another record year. Mark your calendar now! The winning Junior Team, Bob and Diane Butler, Martha McWilliams, Landon Oyen.
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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY PARKING Estes Parking App When planning a visit to the library, the Town’s new parking app is available to check on downtown parking options. To access the app, visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofestespark/parking. Q&A with Town Parking & Transit Manager Town of Estes Park Parking & Transit Manager Vanessa Solesbee is hosting a series of outreach opportunities to answer questions and gather feedback on the current downtown parking and transit experience. The next opportunity takes place on Thursday, August 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rock Cut Brewing at 390 W. Riverside Drive. No registration is required. WORKSHOPS Learn Songs on the Tone Chimes Thursday, August 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hondius Room repeated on Thursday, August 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Elementary School instructor Jenna Williams will teach basic star and moonthemed songs on the tone chimes. Tone chimes are provided and no experience is necessary. For ages nine and up. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. STORYTIMES Preschool Storytimes Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10:30 am, Hondius Room Kids ages 0 to 6 are invited every week to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities that encourage early literacy and the love for books. No signup is necessary. Early Childhood Music Workshops Thursday and Friday, August 22 and 23, 11-11:30 a.m. After storytime, Music Therapist Nancy Bell leads kids ages 0 to 6 through hands-on music activities that nurture
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cognitive and physical development. No sign-up necessary. Preschool Play Group: Astronaut Training Course Wednesday, August 28, 10-11 a.m., Estes Valley Community Center Kids ages 0 to 6 and their parents are invited to the Community Center to enjoy an imaginative play station with directional activities. No registration or EVCC pass required. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS Cloud Library Offers More Check-outs The Cloud Library, featuring many new and popular titles, is one of three digital collections available to library patrons. The service now offers up to five digital books at a time. Full details are found at the Digital Collections link at estesvalleylibrary.org, or by schedul-
ing a Book-A-Librarian appointment for one-on-one assistance. LIBRARY MINI-BRANCH The Twig: a Convenient Summer Option It’s smaller than a branch, but big on
convenience. “The Twig,” a library minibranch, is located inside the Estes Valley Community Center at 660 Community Drive. Library patrons may search the online catalog to direct holds to this convenient site, where materials can be checked out inside and returned at a drive-up book drop. The Twig is open all the same hours as the Community Center. FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Bookstore: Open Daily Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is
open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. Look for special bargains every Wednesday, when three genre categories are specially priced at $1 plus tax per book. Shoppers who purchase a Library Friends & Foundation annual membership may browse each week’s newest arrivals before the general public (shelves are restocked every Sunday after closing). The next Members’ Preview Sale is Monday, August 12 from 8 to 10 a.m.
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Book Program & Sale: Estes Park And Rocky Mountain National Park: Then And Now, Revised Edition On Saturday, August 17, at 2:00 p.m. join authors and photographers, Dr. James Pickering, Derek Fortini, and Mic Clinger at the Estes Park Museum as they discuss the latest release of their updated book, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park: Then and Now, Revised Edition. This final program in a series will highlight sites in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. Completely redesigned, the book explores town and valley history by comparing historic photographs, many of which are being published here for the first time, with images of those same locations taken in the past year or so. During the program, the speakers will discuss the photographs for the revised edition as well as show some of the new images included in the publication. The new book features nearly 500 images of the Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park area. During the program, Then and Now
will be available for sale with a 10% discount for current and new Museum members (shipping not included). Memberships can be purchased the day of the program. Books can also be purchased anytime during regular Museum Shop hours (Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Buyers are invited to bring their pre-purchased copies to the program if they would like them to be personally autographed by the authors. The authors of the revised edition donated their time and talents to the project and all proceeds will be used toward a new Collections & Research Facility. Book sales and memberships are available for purchase at estesparkmuseumfriends.org or by calling 970-5773766. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum's website at www.estes.org/museum
Learn Basic Songs On The Tone Chimes
Music instructor Jenna Williams will lead two workshops on how to play basic songs on the tone chimes. This beginner-level session is free and open to adults, teens, and kids ages nine and up. The programs are part of the Estes Valley Library’s Summer Reading Program series designed around the theme, “A Universe of Stories.” The workshop “Music of the Stars: Moon, Star, And Lullaby Songs on the Tone Chimes” takes place on Thursday, August 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the library. The same session will be offered again on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so participants should register in
advance at estesvalleylibrary.org. Tone chimes will be provided for participants to use during the class. Williams will spotlight songs that have a thematic connection to the stars, the moon, or lullabies. Tone chimes offer a rich and resonant sound and are one of the most accessible ways to create music individually or with a group of friends. The Summer Reading Program series is made possible by the generosity of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. For attendees’ convenience, use the Town's new parking app to check on parking downtown: www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/parking.
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Broker/Ownerr
970-231-0495
Randy Good Broker Assoc.
970-215-4374
Vicky Holler
Text 885409 to 970-237-4137 BEAUTIFUL ONE ACRE WOODED LOT
in Allenspark. Easy to build on with access off county road. Nice mountain views! Water tap fee is paid.
$99,900 283 Ski Rd. Allenspark
ONE LEVEL 2 BED, 2 BATH duple duplex condo w/firefireplace, office or den, garage and snowcapped mountains view. Well constructed and maintained with a good HOA. In floor radiant heat. Very convenient to downtown and grocery shopping. Asking only $515,000 315 Big Horn Dr. Unit E
Broker Assoc.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE HOME in Black Canyon Hills. H Outstanding views, moss fireplace, master loft bedroom, walls of windows, high ceilings, wraparound deck, oversized garage & more make this mountain home a place you will never want to leave. $685,000 851 Black Canyon
DOLLAR LAKE HIGHLANDS, imagine owning a property bordering Roosevelt National Forest in Estes Park w/ beautiful panoramic snow cap views of Rocky Mountain National Park, w/ remarkable privacy & seclusion. Reserve one of these 3 building sites today! Prices $300,000-$350,000 TBD Dollar Lake Road
NEW LISTING 970-222-6692
Molly McGee Broker Assoc.
970-308-3217
Text 877599 to 970-237-4137 VIEW FALL RIVER, MOUNTAINS & WILDLIFE
Sarah Metz Broker Assoc
352-424-1000
from this extensively remodeled condo. All furnishings included. Move in day you close. Pool, picnic areas. Sit by & listen to the river. Five minutes to Rocky Mtn Natl. Park.
$195,000 2760 Fall River Rd. # 280
FULLY FURNISHED END UNIT CONDO iss nestled in the pines, with covered deck to enjoy mtn views & sounds of the river. Two bedroom suites w/ baths and separate loft w/ trundle. Gated community, garage. Can be vacation rental or full time residence. $415,000 2222 Hwy 66 #19
LUXURIOUS, COMFORTABLE TUDOR w// marble entry, crown molding, gourmet kitchen, wet bar, other fine finishes. Sweeping, unobstructed views of Long’s Peak & wildlife viewing are yours to enjoy from sunny nook, spacious deck + several picture windows. $1,200,000 2165 Governors Lane
-bedroom home THE ONE YOU'VE WAITED FOR! 5-bedroom in serene mountain setting, with mountain views that will take your breath away! Great room, Family rooms, office and lower level set up for extended family with a living area, kitchenette, bedroom and bath.
$619,900 1230 Meadow Ln.
NEW LISTING Mary Murphy Broker Assoc
970-214-6350
Wayne Newsom Broker Assoc
970-586-4425
Linda Schneider
Text 881923 to 970-237-4137
OPEN HOUSE Sat., 8/10 - 12-2pm
SECLUDED, QUIET, PRIVATE, yet just minutes to downtown. 4-bed, 3-bath home has been lovingly well-maintained. Gorgeous kitchen has quartz counters, birch cabinets. Updates include: fresh exterior paint, 3-year old roof, Anderson windows, much more!
THIS 3 BEDRM HOME has everything you are looking for! Spectacular views of The Continental Divide abound. The Great room offers vaulted beam ceiling & wood floors leading into kitchen/dining w/fireplace, master suite & wonderful outdoor living areas.
$600,000 , 1857 Highway g y 66
$549,900 2837 Eagle Cliff Lane
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, DETACHED 1 level condo, backs to Golf course w/panoramic views. Great room w/fireplace. Kitchen w/granite counters, breakfast bar & 4 season room. Steps from walking path; minutes to Community Center. A must see for the buyer!
NEW CONSTRUCTION, bordered by private conservation easement, this 3 Bed/2.5 Bath home is just about ready for a home owner! Lower level offers a family room w/ patio to the back yard where you can enjoy the creek & wildlife. Or relax on the deck!
ESCAPE THE BUSTLE OF LIFE. Explore and revive yourselves in the mountains. This freestanding 2 bedroom/2 bath home can be your get away or Vacation Rental income property. Comes fully furnished. On-sight management available.
WHY BUY A 2ND HOME you’ll use only a few weeks a year? There is a variety of flexible timeshares at Rams Horn Resort. Awarded Gold Crown Distinction so you’ll always have a wonderful experience on your Rocky Mountain getaway to Estes Park.
$450,000 1320 Matthew Circle
$679,000 2209 209 Fish Creek Rd.
Broker Assoc.
970-227-0998
Scott Thompson Broker Assoc
Text 884807 to 970-237-4137
970-590-9941
Darya Valkavets Broker Assoc.
720-400-0787
SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM LOG HOME. Bright, flowing floor plan with wall of windows leads to a covered wrap around deck overlooking property. A gardener’s delight with fenced gardens, workshop and garage.
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE in this gorgeous modern mtn retreat. Main-floor living at its finest: ample space & majestic views, open floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, large master suite w/ luxurious soaking tub. Space for relaxing & entertaining.
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$589,000 2281 Larkspur Ave.
$995,000 1340 Tall Pines Dr.
320 East Elkhorn Avenue Estes Park, CO
$377,500 1801 #3 Sketch Box Lane
970-586-4425
Starting at $1,500.
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Bright Christmas Collecting School Supplies The new school year starts on August 20th 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, pur-
Glue sticks #2 pencils (mechanical or wood) 1” 3 ring binders Refillable, leak proof, water bottles Wire bound sketch pads New backpacks for smaller kids You can drop off any new school supplies at MedX, 158 1st St. (just off Highway 7), or Ace Hardware at 561 Lone Pine Drive (behind the Ark on
chasing supplies. In partnership with Crossroads Ministry and the schools, qualified students can get their supplies at registration or at Crossroads starting on Wednesday, August 7th. If you are a family who would like help with supplies for your children, please contact Crossroads (970 577-0610) for more information. You do not have to be an active Crossroads client to get assistance with this opportunity! We are asking for donations of the following items (please, no crayons) :
Hwy 34). 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 35th year of providing a “helping hand” to our community’s families in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the Bright Christmas program.
Kirk Fisher
Broker Owner CRS, CMAS
970 586-1000
KirkFisher@remax.net
Mountain Brokers 1200 Graves Ave. 970-586-5324
970 586-1000
RE/MAX Mountain Brokers has announced that Realtor Michael Baker is the latest addition to this growing real estate franchise. Baker is a former teacher of 18 years here in Estes Park. “I am extremely excited for this opportunity to help people live out their dreams of purchasing property here in the Estes Valley,” Baker said. “It’s very satisfying knowing I am able to find exactly what my clients are looking for.” In addition to helping clients find the right home, Baker loves spending time with his family, playing guitar and being active in his church. For more information about Baker or how he can help you, he can be reached at (720) 936-1463 or email at mbakerhomes@gmail.com.
Quaker/Unitarian Meeting The Quaker/ Unitarian group meets each Sunday morning at the US Bank meeting room (363 East Elkhorn Ave). Quaker silence is from 10-10:30. Social time is from 10:30-11. Presentation and discussion is from 11-noon.
This week, the discussion will be led by Randy Maharry. His topic will deal with: ’The Conversation.” Please join us. If questions, please call Randy Maharry 515-229-8299.
Broker
www.WeSellEstesPark.com
970-232-6231
ReneeHodgden@yahoo.com
Dave Kiser Broker
Broker CRS, GRI, CDPE, ABR, SRES, QSC, CLHMS
PeggyLynch@remax.net
April Allen Broker
www.341HomesteaderLn.com $875,000
www.LongsPeakViews.com $399,000
www.780ColumbineDr.com $575,000
www.225MillsMoraine.info $269,000
• 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4284 sq ft • Gourmet Kitchen, Gorgeous Views • Borders MacGregor Ranch, Beautiful Setting
• 7 Acres, All City Utilities • Easy Build-able Lot, Great Location • Incredible Longs Peak Views
• 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1833 sq ft • Vaulted Ceilings, Wall of Windows • Great Views, Detached 3 Car Garage
• 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 1144 sq ft • Rare Property, 1.31 Acres • Quiet Location, Close to RMNP
Call Kirk or Peggy
Call Kirk or Peggy
Call Kirk or Peggy
Call Kirk or Peggy
970-219-0907
AprilAllen@remax.net
Renee Hodgden
RE/MAX Has The Keys to Open The Door To Your Future!
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Michael Baker Now A REALTOR® At RE/MAX Mountain Brokers
Broker CMAS, CRS
Broker
970 412-7283
dave@davelasota.com
Broker GRI,SRS,CMAS
www.EstesCabinCondo.info $385,000
www.11935PeakToPeak.info $689,000
• 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1188 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, Many Upgrades • Fully Furnished, Professionally Decorated
• 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2400 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceilings • Private Setting, Easy Year Round Access
Call Kirk or Peggy
Call Kirk or Peggy
1085 Pine Knoll Dr. $585,000 • 3BR/3BA Douglas Fir w/ Concrete Tile Roof • Treed Setting with Rock Outcroppings • Current Short Term Rental License
Call Heidi
619 Whispering Pines Dr. $485,000 • 4 bed, 2 bath • Horse Property • Incredible Mountain Views
Call April
970 481-1880
KimLemirande@gmail.com
Heidi Riedesel Broker GRI
970 213-8692
970 691-7083
estesparkproperties@gmail.com
Maria Gomez Broker
970 213-9479
maria@estesparkproperties.realestate
dave@davekiser.com
Kim Lemirande
Broker
Javier Gomez
Dave Lasota
New Listing
Mike Baker
970 936-1463
970 231-2989
321 Big Horn B-4 $374,900
1942 Jacob Rd $1,050,000
•3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath, 1,458 SqFt •Living room w/wood burning fireplace • Short walk to downtown • 1 Car Garage
• 2 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2118 sq ft • Gated community, Great Views • 19 Acres, Heated 3 car Garage
Call Gene
Call Javier or Maria
2222 Highway 66 #12 $494,900 • Beautiful Victorian condo in wooded nook • Spacious 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2154 SQ FT • Seller will pay 6 mo. HOA Dues
Call Maria or Javier
909 Whispering Pines Dr $599,000 • 2676 sqft home with great views. • 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom • In-law suite with kitchenette
Call Dave Lasota
Gene Whannel
Heidi@InEstes.com
Broker
970 481-7002
WhannelGene@gmail.com
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Estes Park Village Band To Present Final Summer Concert
ENJOY MOUNTAIN VIEWS AND FISH CREEK
The Estes Park Village Band will perform its final summer concert on Wednesday, August 14. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Performance Park on west Elkhorn Ave. The concert will feature a mixture of marches and lighter selections for band.
Jan McCown-Ertl
several marches including “The Old Circus Band” by Fred Jewell, “Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite” by Karl King, and “Fairest Of The Fair” by John Philip Sousa. Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown” will challenge the band along with James Ployhar’s arrangement of “Hymn To Joy.” Lighter selections for band will include themes from the movies of “Bond… James Bond,” “Carnival in Sao Paulo” and a medley of twelve of the most popular songs from the Beatles. The Estes Park Village Band is a community band made up of musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. New members are always welcome to perform with the band. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, starting at 7:30 pm in the new Estes Park High School bandroom. The band will be on a short hiatus until November. For more information contact Chuck Varilek at 586-8776.
Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor concert. The concert will be performed, rain or shine. This is the band’s 37th year of performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors. Sharing the conducting duties for Wednesday’s program will be Loren Johnson, Jeff Klintberg and Chuck Varilek. Featured vocalists on the concert will be Jan McCown-Ertl and Scott Anderson. They will sing a duet, “As Long As You’re Mine” from “Wicked.” Anderson will also sing “As Time Goes By” from the movie “Casablanca” and “Fare Thee Well Love,” a hauntingly beautiful new arrangement for vocal soloist and band by Estes Park resident Richard Dixon. The audience will hear Scott Anderson
Enjoy mountain views along with the site and sound of Fish Creek from this charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Bamboo floors flow throughout the main level great room, remodeled kitchen and main floor bath. The added master suite has a vaulted ceiling, walk-in shower, spacious walk-in closet and has sliding glass doors to a second patio. Adding to the character of the home is the wooden stairway leading to the additional two bedrooms upstairs. Stamped concrete patio and walk way to detached shed complete the home. Call Trisha to view 2615 Fish Creek Rd., offered for $499,000.
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PERFECT BLEND OF OLD MEETS NEW
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C Charming cabin w/ panoramic mountain views! O Original 1930s cabin has been nicely updated but sstill holds the original character. 3 bed/2 ba. GR w/ llarge windows & wood stove. Custom kitchen has b beetle kill cabinets & butcher block counters. M Master suite brings you into the sky w/ lots of wind dows & balcony. Covered porch to enjoy the abund dant wildlife & views. Mudroom w/ laundry. Bring yyour horses to this beautiful .64 acres. Finished celllar space serves as workshop/great storage. 1061 Sutton Lane, $397,500. Call Mike
BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE LOCATION
Immaculate, totally remodeled 3 bedroom 3 bath condo located on the 6th fairway of the Estes Park 18 hole golf course. Beautifully adorned with knotty alder doors and trim throughout, the kitchen has custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. The main level boasts a beautiful moss rock/gas log fireplace, vaulted ceilings, view windows and hard wood floors throughout. The lower level is finished with a second master suite, remodeled bath and walk-in shower. A spacious family room/office with walk-out to a shaded patio, along with ample storage and laundry area complete the living space of this beautiful home. Call Trisha for an appointment to see 1150 Fairway Club Circle offered for $577,500.
EVERYONE LOVES PIZZA!
N New business opportunity! Well established business n in Lower Stanley Village is for sale, just $143K. History H of increasing sales & convenient location. Call Mike or Eric Blackhurst, Anderson Realty & Management, 970-586-2950 for details.
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OPEN HOUSE
Ranch Meadow Condo 1590 Raven Ave. Unit K.
Desirable end unit with lots of common area outside. 3BR, 2.5BA, Fireplace, Loft, 2 Car Garage. Patio with mountain views. $419,900. Open House Sat. 8/10 and Sun. 8/11 Hours 12:00 - 2:00. Broker co-op. Private showings Fridays - Mondays. 970-669-3479.
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 12–2PM
2837 Eagle Cliff Lane Enjoy amazing views from this 3-bedroom updated mountain home. Soaring great room with vaulted beam ceiling and wall of windows. Dining area with fireplace, and huge master suite, plus family room. Quiet, serene location with great views of the Mummy Range. $549,900
Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations NICE CARRIAGE HILLS BUILDING SITE. Gently sloping and located at the corner of Fish Creek and Sanborn. This lot is ideal for a raised ranch including lower level walk out. Lot is serviced by Estes Park Utilities, Xcel Natural Gas and Upper Thompson Sanitation Sewer. Carriage Hills will be one of two subdivisions that will receive highspeed broadband service in the fall of 2019. Walk across Fish Creek and take advantage of the trail that leads to Rocky Mountain National Park or the Town. $132,500
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6 LOTS AVAILABLE IN GREY FOX ESTATES a quality subdivision. Secluded and wooded lots with a view. Building envelope for increased privacy. Covenants to ensure quality construction of primary residence & guest house. All utilities in the area. Lots range from $149,000-$195,000. Lots located on Grey Fox Drive and Green Pine Court.
Eric Blackhurst
Judy Anderson
GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker
Broker Associate
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Abbey Pontius
Broker Associate
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866.586.2950
170 S. St. Vrain, P. O. Box 656, Estes Park, CO 80517
Estes Village Properties, Ltd.
320 East Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park
970-590-9941
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1340 Tall Pines Drive Live your best life in this gorgeous L m modern mountain retreat. Mainffloor living at its finest: ample space fl aand majestic views, open floor plan an ffeaturing vaulted ceilings, spacious fe m master suite with luxurious soaking ttu tub. Lots of space for relaxing and een entertaining. $995,000 Text 884807 to 970-237-4137
Endangered Animals By: Judi Smith
We hear, constantly, about the effects of global warming on ocean sea life but the way this affects mountain wildlife is often ignored. Global warming is affecting us here at home and, even if we can still ignore it, if we do not pay proper attention, the changes to our ecosystem will be devastating. I have heard, many times recently, that the reason both residents and visitors come to Estes is the scenery and the wildlife. I have only to look out my window to realize how important this can be. There is a comfort in the trees that surround us, in the elk who “mow” the lawn, and in seeing mountain lion prints in our snow-covered driveway. Even if we take it for granted, there is a subconscious link to the planet that has an indisputably calming effect on the lives of all that dwell here. Watching Nick Molle's new movie “The Nature of the Beasts” last Sunday (on PBS) was a revelation. Of course, just the scenery depicted and the shots of the wildlife have lasting effects on my psyche, making the film worth watching for that alone. I cannot wait to see the fulllength version! However, there is a very valuable underlying message here that we have been ignoring for too long. The greenhouse gas effect was first discovered in 1827 and the contributions of CO2 were discovered in 1896. At one degree every 100 years, or even 10 degrees every 100 years, the effect was barely noticeable and could be easily, if not safely, ignored. As the Earth grew consistently warmer and the weather therefore more violent, and as fires and floods, tornados and earthquakes increased in number and intensity, it became increasingly difficult to ignore. Since CO2 is a major culprit and methane has been deemed 85 times more dangerous than CO2, we can assume that humankind causes at least part of this phenomenon. If our actions can cause it, then our actions can solve it – if we start now. According to the United Nations Re-
port on Biodiversity of May 2019, 25% of all species on Earth are now subject to extinction. While the “top 10” on their list of endangered species are not indigenous to the Rocky Mountains, 74 of the one million species listed do live here in Colorado (including the Bald Eagle). Many species not on the endangered list are also in trouble. A good example of changes here at home includes the hyperphagia of our local bears. A warmer climate lengthens the summer, shortening hibernation. Bears who are awake longer are requiring more food but the growth season has not (yet?) accommodated this change. Result; the bears are entering towns, vehicles, and homes because the Earth is not producing enough food. “Indicator species” are carefully chosen to assist with prediction in a defined ecosystem. This gives us long term records of their efforts to cope with changes to their lifestyle. The “Nature of the Beasts” depicts the pika, an indicator species for the Rocky Mountains. These adorable creatures live on the tundra, where temperature should not exceed their survivable limit of 70 degrees. They build a nest and remain in one location for life. They do not migrate. They winter in the warm pocket under the snow pack which they must have to survive. They do not hibernate. As the species moves to higher ground following the cooler temperatures, they run out of possibilities. If the Earth gets too warm, they cannot survive. We cannot truly separate the Front Range from our Valley. Warmth rises. We may be behind the lower altitudes in global warming but, still, it infringes on our ecosystem here. Can we, at the very least, minimize the CO2 and methane that we manufacture right here? Do we, who love this paradise where we reside, have a responsibility to protect it for future generations? Do we owe the pika and other animals a chance at life? We must each answer that question for ourselves.
Quilt Guild Meeting August 14 Estes Valley Quilt Guild monthly meeting will be held August 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Samaritan’s main dining room, 1901 Ptarmigan, Estes Park, CO. This month’s speaker is Carol Ann Waugh, a mixed media artist and teacher from Denver, CO. Carol will speak about her journey from a career in business consulting to full time studio artist. Guests are welcome, there is a $10 guest fee.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, August 20 in the Wasson Room at the Estes Valley Library, take the elevator to the second floor. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 970-443-8146.
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Next Monitored Weed Drop-Off August 24 Now is the time to remove mature weeds that contain seeds that will be next year’s -- and many more years --
These events are being made possible with the support from Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA), Town of
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$685,000 weeds. The next Monitored Weed Dropoff will be held Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 to noon located north of the Waste Management transfer station at 666 Elm Road, behind the new recycling center. Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) volunteers will be on hand to answer weed questions and unload your bags. Bring in your noxious weeds in paper yard bags for free disposal – NO slash, pine needles or cones, other
Estes Park, Larimer County, Estes Valley Land Trust, and donations. The 12th Annual Weed Roundup was held July 27. Over 764 yard bags of weeds were collected at this event; with the June 22 Monitored Weed Drop-Off over 1,023 to date this year. An additional Monitored Weed Drop-off is scheduled for September 28 (9:00 a.m. to noon). Free Fourteen Very Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Manage-
233 Highway 7 Income + 2 Income Cabins
11 Riverside Dr Build On The River
Ann Racine
Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS
(970) 215-3883
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yard waste, trash, or dirt. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Unauthorized drop-offs at this location are considered theft of services. Weeds and trash can be disposed of yeararound at Waste Management for a fee. Only bags of noxious weed materials will be accepted at this event! Please do not bring non-noxious weeds; this will jeopardize hosting these costly events in the future. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores.
ment Guide weed booklets are available year round at the Estes Valley Library and at Town Hall Public Works Office, and at the Farmers Market during the summer months. Electronic versions are posted on the Town of Estes Park website: www.estes.org Departments, Public Works, Parks. ELSA meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Room at US Bank. For more information about ELSA contact: elsa.weeds@gmail.com
Save The Date: Overdose Awareness Day August 29th Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:00-10:00 p.m. Overdose Awareness Day. We'll meet at Bond Park at 7 p.m. and then walk as a group along Riverside Plaza to Performance Park. At Performance Park there will be a speaker from Harmony
Foundation Inc., live music, naloxone (narcan) training to prevent overdose, community mental health resources, and a candlelight vigil. Please save the date and please join us.
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Estes Fly Tyers Group The Estes Fly Tyers group meets at the Estes Valley Library in the Makerspace Room on the second floor. Meetings take place the first Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 Tuesday, October 1 Tuesday, November 5 Tuesday, December 3 What to bring: your own vise, tools and materials The idea of the group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques. You tie the flies you want, restock your box and find out what is working in the
Free Performances By Trace Bundy At YMCA Of The Rockies Estes area. All skill levels are welcome, if you are not a fly tyer, you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, its free! Questions, please contact Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538 or email frank@brushcreekcane.com or Susan Underwood at underwoodsusan54@gmail.com
Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Ladies’ Fall Invitational Tournament Saturday, September 7, 2019 EPWGA is hosting their 2nd annual Fall Invitational golf tournament on Saturday, September 7, 2019 and would like to invite any interested golfers with a GHIN handicap to participate. Forward (Yellow) tee play is available and encouraged for those women with an index over 32. FORMAT: 2 Woman Team/ 6-6-6 (6 Holes Scramble, 6 holes alternate shot and 6 holes best net ball) – 8:30 a.m. shotgun start If you need a partner, we will try to pair you with an EPWGA member. • Each Team member must have a 2019
GHIN handicap index (stop by the 18 hole Golf Course Pro Shop to find out how to get a handicap index) • Indexes of higher than 40.4 will use the maximum Course Handicap of 46 • Teams will be flighted • Prizes awarded in each flight • Closest to the Pin, Long Drive and Long Putt contests LUNCH: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ (included) COST: EP Golf Club member: $40/player Non-member: $70/player Golf cart: $14 ENTRY DEADLINE: August 31, 2019
On Sunday, August 11, Trace Bundy will be the guest musician for the 10:00 a.m. worship in Hyde Chapel. He will also perform a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. From Boulder, Colorado, Bundy is a worldrenowned acoustic guitar player known for his phenomenal performances and creative musical style. Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers. Bundy’s unique career has brought him across the world, with sold-out concerts in 28 countries and counting – from high-tech performance halls in South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala. In 2008 Bundy earned the title of “Most Promising New Talent” by Acoustic Gui-
tar Magazine, and came in third in the same magazine's "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist of the Year" category. Audiocast Magazine from Austin, Texas, claims,
“Bundy's live show is without a doubt an event that needs to be witnessed rather than told about.” Over the past couple of years, Trace has shared the stage with Knopfie (Dire Straits), Bill Nershi (String Cheese), Brandi Carlile, Olivia Newton-John, Judy Collins, and Chris Hillman (the Byrds) among others. He has independently sold over 130,000 albums on his record label, Honest Ninja Music. His video clips circulate virally at astonishing speed, with over 40 million YouTube views to date. To learn more about Trace Bundy and his music, visit www.tracebundy.com. This Sunday service and concert are a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2019 Summer Worship Fest program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2019 Summer Worship Fest at ymcarockies.org/activities/chapel-ministry/
Estes Park Women's Golf Association Results For August 6, 2019 The EPWGA Club Championship tournament began on Tuesday, July 30, with Round 1. Round 2 is on Thursday and the final Round will be next Tuesday, August 13. The Club Champion will be the person with the lowest three day gross score. There are 18 members competing in the Club Championship over three flights this year. The game of the day for Tuesday, July 30, was the "Low Net" and 33 members played; player's score equals their gross score less their course handicap. The winners were: 1st Flight: 1st Place: Marianne Casey 69
2nd Place: Carrie Logan 70 3rd Place: Carla Spreng-Webb 74 2nd Flight: 1st Place: Bonnie Rumsey 66 2nd Place: Judi Cunningham 68 3rd Place: Jan Alderman 71 3rd Flight: 1st Place: Laura Mulder 71 2nd Place: Marilyn Soby 74 4th Flight: 1st Place: Lillian Szydlo 61 2nd Place, tie: Charlene Hooyer and Johanna Gengler 65
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The Cultural Arts Council Presents A Summer Songfest The Cultural Arts Council presents a Summer Songfest-a fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry at Performance Park on August 15, 2019. Enjoy the wonderful music from Elk Hollow, Great Blue and Nick Mollé and a Couple of Cool Friends. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Performance Park, 435 West Elkhorn Ave. These concerts are brought to you by the Cultural Arts Council with help from the sponsorship of Coldwell Banker: Estes Village Properties. Donations for Crossroads Ministry will be accepted to help them continue their won-
songs including "You'll Always Be A Good Friend," "Life Is An Adventure" and most recently "It's A Heavy Load." Jack Overly is also known as a singer/songwriter and like Gary has been involved in a number of local productions such as "Estes Park Sings" and "It's Showtime." Like Gary, Jack enjoys giving time to benefits for local charitable organizations and has helped organize a number of them since moving to Estes Park. He has also composed numerous songs, some of which are on the cd recording "Home In Colorado." A few of Jack's songs which have been enjoyed by Estes Park audiences are "Going Home," "Colorado River."
"This Is My Prayer," and "You're Home In Colorado." derful work in the community. Dmitri Galcovski is a graduate of the Elk Hollow has been performing in the Chisinau Music Academy of the RepubEstes Park community for over twenty lic of Moldava and is a skilled concert years. Consisting of singer/songwriters violinist. He studied violin with Lidia Gary Reeves and Jack Overly on acoustic Dolinskaia at The Rachmaninov Music guitars and vocals and Dimitri Galcovski Lyceum in Chisinau. During his school on violin the group is known for it's vari- years Dmitri participated in numerous ety of folk songs, standard selections and competitions and concerts throughout original compositions. Their music Europe. He graduated from The Acadspans various eras and includes music emy of Music and Arts in 2007. While from such well known performers as studying he had a masters class with The Kingston Trio, Woodie Guthrie, Bob Professor Neeman (Royal Academy of Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger, Music, United Kingdom), and won the and many others. gold medal at The Luxembourg Festival Gary and Jack are original members of of Young Musicians. Elk Hollow and have appeared in many Shirl Lawrence and Steve Kaplan, a/k/a musical venues in the Estes Park comGreat Blue, have been singing together munity. Dmitri joined Gary and Jack for for more than three decades in the Hudthe first time at a benefit for the Estes son River Valley. They are now based in Park High School Concert Choir in the the Rockies of Northern Colorado. beautiful Stanley Concert Music Hall in Their beautifully crafted music has been 2010 and has since been a fixture with heard at coffeehouses and festivals as a "Elk Hollow" thrilling audiences with his duo, and also as members of the Hudviolin accompaniments and solos. son River Sloop Singers and the Walkabout Chorus. Audiences can count on Gary Reeves has been associated with the arts in Estes Park for many years and being touched by their carefully preis well known as a singe/songwriter and pared harmonies and the powerful lyrics they use to grace them with. Listeners actor. Gary has performed in numerous often comment about the beauty of Fine Arts Guild productions and has performed prominent roles in such mu- Shirl’s voice. sicals as "The King and I," "The Wizard Their ever-increasing number of comof Oz," "Oklahoma," "South Pacific," and pelling and original home-spun tunes others. He has often donated his talent are complemented by those of Kate to many benefits for local charitable orWolf, Utah Philips, Pete Seeger, wellganizations including Rotary sponsored known folk anthems, old songs, and "Estes Park Sings" and "It's Showtime." songs echoing a clear environmental As a songwriter Gary has written many message. One sailor from the Hudson
River Sloop Woody Guthrie who ought to know said Steve’s “We’ll Make It to Coxsackie” truly described how it felt to be in a rockin’ Hudson River storm. This duo is now called “Great Blue” after the observant heron they often find during their kayak trips. These two kindred spirits have spent many years perfecting their musical performances among other musicians they’ve worked with or opened for. They include Pete Seeger, Kim and Reggie Harris, Joe Crookston, David Amram, Odetta, Guy Davis, Eric Weissberg Tony Bird, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, and Sy Kahn. Producer, host and writer, Nick Mollé has traveled the globe from Alaska to
Australia in search of the unusual, the extreme and the unforgettable. His serious purpose with a touch of humor has won him many awards for his productions. Nick has hiked, documented and filmed Rocky Mountain National Park for over 20 years. When not in the Rocky Moun-
tains, he follows a passion for inspirational destinations. A love of nature, quest for knowledge, and search for adventure have taken him to exotic destinations including the Costa Rican Rainforest, Alaska’s Prince William Sound, Australia’s remote Northern Territory, and the troubled Mayan villages of Guatemala. His 2015 documentary, “The Living Dream: 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park” earned a Regional Emmy nomination. “A Walk in the Park with Nick Mollé: Nature of the Beasts” is a soul-searching dive into the effects of climate and crowding in the pristine wilderness of a national park. Starring among others, the lovable Pika, Beasts examines environmental changes in quality and the experience, with a concept that may surprise some viewers. Nick is also a talented singer and songwriter. He co-wrote the song “Nature of the Beast” with Brett Wilson. Nick will be performing along with a Couple of Cool Friends. Don’t miss it. Come enjoy this wonderful music at the nice open air and acoustically pleasing location of Performance Park. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
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Thanks To The League Of Women Voters To The Editor: I am writing to applaud and thank the League of Women Voters for the Recall Election Forum that the League presented at Town Hall on July 24th. Not able to attend in person, I watched the video on the Town’s website under the heading “Watch Town Meetings Online.” Here is a link from which you can navigate to it: https://estesgovtv.viebit.com/ Note that the substantive discussion begins fifteen minutes in, and lasts for thirty minutes. The session was very informative! The League’s Bonnie Seals served as moderator; Annie Slack and Shannon DeJaynes represented opposition to the recall; and Linda and Pete Langer and Scott Schneider spoke in support. In addition, at the end, Eric Blackhurst explained his reasons for placing his name on the recall ballot as an alternative to Cody Walker. On the whole, I found the supporters of the recall more persuasive. They were
well prepared, very temperate, very polite. They emphasized that Trustee Walker had requested and received a detailed construction quote for the mountain coaster three months before the fateful vote - from which, they argued, Walker should have recused himself. And they cited the newly released memo from a meeting shortly before the same vote indicating the extent of Walker’s unknown plans. I was also impressed with Eric Blackhurst’s quiet readiness. Given his previous eight years on the Board of Trustees, he appears well equipped to hit the ground running and work with the Trustees on important budget and development-code planning issues if called on to do so. This forum seemed to me an example of local democracy at its best. Many thanks to everyone who participated! Robert Sweeney
The Old Gallery In Allenspark Presents Classical Music Benefit Concert Ask Pianist Barry Hannigan why he and his wife Mary play a benefit concert every year at The Old Gallery and he’s quick to say, “We have always believed that The Old Gallery is a huge benefit to the Allenspark community.” Because of that belief, he and his wife, who plays flute, will perform their 10th benefit concert for the nonprofit center for community, the arts and visitors. The concert takes place on Saturday, August 10 at 4 p.m. “Playing music is one way we can give back,” said Barry Hannigan. “We love playing at The Old Gallery. The acoustics are amazing and it’s a very special venue.” They will be performing Sonata, Op. 2, No. 2, “La Vibray” by Michel Blavet; Aria, Op. 48, No. 1 by Ernst von Dohnanyi; Grand Valse Brillante, Op. 18, Valse Brillante, Op. 34, No. 1 and Valse, Op. Post. By Frederic Chopin; Suite de Trois Morceaux, Op. 116 by Benjamin Godard and Sonata, Op. 23 by Lowell Liebermann. Barry Hannigan was recently awarded Emeritus status at Bucknell University, where he retired as the Ellen P. Williams Professor of Music. He also received Bucknell University’s highest award for inspirational teaching. He made his New York debut in Carnegie Recital Hall in 1984 and has since received rave reviews in major cities across the United States. He has performed in Russia, England,
China, Ireland, Norway and New Zealand. He is the recipient of many awards and prizes, including those from the Ford, Belin, Surdna, and Presser Foundations. He has also received a Solo Recitalist Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; an award intended to recognize the nation’s outstanding recitalists. Mary Hannigan is a member of the Harrisburg Symphony and recently retired from the faculty of Dickinson College, where she performed for many years with that college’s faculty wind quintet. She has also taught at Susquehanna University, Bucknell University, Wilkes University and Colorado College. A former faculty member of the Rocky Ridge Music Center in Colorado, she performed for the Music in the Mountains series for many years. Admission is free, but donations to the non-profit are appreciated. There will be a cash bar and refreshments will be served. Kathy Bowers is the Community Host for the event. The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7 in Allenspark, 20 minutes south of Estes Park. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the famed Takács String Quartet will perform at The Old Gallery. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. However, the event does sell out every year. Tickets can be purchased at theoldgallery.org or at The Old Gallery from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily.
Rock Cut Gives Back To Benefit Partners Mentoring Youth! Are you thirsty for some Altruism? Then head to Rock Cut Brewing Company for a pint that benefits Partners Mentoring Youth! The Rock Cut Brewing Company has announced that their third quarter recipient for Rock Cut Gives Back is Partners! Since 1978, Partners Mentoring Youth has been pursuing our mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and Northern Colorado youth facing challenges in their personal, social, and academic lives. Partner’s has
had an office in Estes Park since 1996 serving the youth in the Estes Valley. Visit the Rock Cut Brewing Company taproom at 390 W. Riverside Dr., Estes Park, Colorado in July, August, or September and order a pint of Altruism! $1 from each pint will be collected for and donated to Partners in early October. Partners Mentoring Youth would like to thank the Rock Cut Brewery (and their customers) for their support!
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Gourds Offer Unlimited Opportunities For Creativity You can paint them, carve them, wood burn them, bead them, paint and stain them and even weave on them. Gourds offer endless opportunities for creative expression and gourd artist Vicki Dyas is determined to do them all. Dyas is one of 19 artists featured at The Old Gallery in Allenspark, a nonprofit center for community, the arts and visitors on Colorado Highway 7. She’s been a part of The Old Gallery since 2008 and is currently the art coordinator. Her passion for gourds began in California in 1990, when she attended a craft fair and saw gourd art for the first time. “I invited the gourd artist to come to my craft group and teach us. She did and it stuck for me,” Dyas said. Dyas and her husband have split their time between homes in Brookdale, California and Allenspark. Dyas also teaches gourd art here in Colorado. “The beautiful space at The Old Gallery is my favorite place to teach,” she said “I actually love teaching as much as I love creating. It is so rewarding for me to see people create beautiful
Old Gallery. “It’s a gorgeous gallery and the artists featured here are so talented,” she said. “As the Art Coordinator at The Old Gallery I am really happy to be in a position to help promote local artists.” In 2012, Dyas made a piece of jewelry to embellish a gourd and that was the beginning of her jewelry art. Her unique and stunning jewelry is also for sale at The Old Gallery. She and her husband Bill have been involved with The Old Gallery on every level since 2008. They have served as board members, committee chairs and have been instrumental in help The Old Gallery become one of the top tourist attractions on Highway 7. They were awarded the Dan Crane Community Excellence Award in 2016 for their contributions to The Old Gallery. You can view Dyas’ unique and stunning gourd art at The Old Gallery at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. If you are interested in taking gourd art classes, contact kiwisam62@rmail.com The Old Gallery is only 20 minutes from
art when they thought they couldn’t.” Dyas shows her work exclusively at The
Estes Park. To view a complete list of artists and events visit www.theoldgallery.org.
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Handmade in Colorado Expo August 24 & 25 In Bond Park A juried showcase of high quality handcrafted products curated from only Colorado artisans The 11th annual Handmade in Colorado Expo is a juried event showcasing some of Colorado's best fine art and contemporary craft. The event will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems, and more. All work sold will be created from both emerging and experienced artisans from Colorado. This event is the designed for “locavores” as customers will only find Colorado made items sold by exhibitors that will interact directly
with their patrons. The Handmade in Colorado Expo is proud to support the creative economy of our state. Don’t miss this family friendly, free event that also features great local, live music. Come support your local artists and craftspeople in their pursuit of creativity made by hand. This celebration of local art takes place in Estes Park on August 24 and 25 in downtown Bond Park. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday Experience great shopping, awesome live music, and live art at the longest running and best festival exclusive to Colorado artists and crafters!
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Les Foiles Les Foiles (Leslie E. Foiles) died peacefully in his sleep on March 4, 2019 in Estes Park, CO at the age of 92. A celebration of life service will be held for Les on Saturday, August 17 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion. In lei of flowers, his family requests donations to Crossroads Ministry or La Puente Home (Alamosa, CO) in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message to the family.
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Dr. Ronald Pearson Dutton Dr. Ronald Pearson Dutton died Aug. 2 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. He died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Dutton was born Dec. 4, 1933 in Boston and grew up in New Hampshire. He graduated from Peterborough High School, then worked his way through Harvard University. He graduated cum laude in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in English, with minors in Social Relations and Fine Arts. He earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Harvard in 1956. While earning that degree, he accepted a job in Nebraska as the state’s community mental health educator. While chaperoning nursing students to and from the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln, Ron met a young nursing student, Marilyn Lundahl. The two began dating, and were married in 1957, just before Ron entered the U.S. Army for a tour of duty in Germany. The couple still celebrate both their wedding and the day they were reunited after Ron returned to the U.S. After his army service, Ron returned to Harvard to pursue a Doctor of Education degree in Counseling Psychology. He received that degree in 1965. Ron had multiple careers in his working life, much of which was spent in the Boston area. As a psychotherapist in private practice, he specialized in shortterm therapy, often augmented by hypnosis or guided imagery. Starting in 1969, he was one of the few licensed psychologists to go into full-time private practice. Ron also spent a number of years working part-time as a Senior Consulting Psychologist with Miller Associates, a firm that specializes in individual executive assessment and development. Working in numerous professional societies, Ron co-founded and helped lead The Coalition for Children, a consortium of about 40 groups, including parent-advocate groups, joined forces to agree on, write and pass legislation to reform special education in Massachusetts. That group’s work became a model for national legislation to aid special needs children. Ron’s career also included teaching, one of his passions. Much of his teaching work was done at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Boston University – where he advanced to the position of Visiting Associate Professor. He also held both full-
and part-time faculty appointments at Harvard. Ron was also a widely-published writer. He co-authored an article honored by the American Psychiatric Association. He wrote all the materials for a complex psychological test, “PROSE,” and was a columnist for the “Yankee Magic Collector” magazine. He also wrote the preface for a book on mentalism. His interest in magic sparked by seeing card tricks performed by a favorite uncle, Ron was an avid collector of magic books, art and apparatus, and was elected Dean of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly 292 Fulfilling a longtime dream. Ron and Marilyn moved to Estes Park, Colorado in 1991.There, he established a counseling practice and Marilyn continued her nursing career in both hospital and home hospice work. Waking up to a view of Lake Estes, Ron often jokingly asked Marilyn, “Should we extend (our stay) another three days?” Dr. Ron Dutton is survived by Marilyn, his wife of nearly 62 years, daughters Kay (Scott) Miller, of Gypsum, Colorado, Lisa Roussos and her husband, Joe Pozycki, of Loveland, Colorado, and granddaughter Virginia Miller, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church in Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice, care of Allnutt funeral services, 1302 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO, 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message to the family.
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Administrative Assistant Events & Visitor Services Dept. Hourly Rate $19.14-$22.49/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled.
Administrative Assistant (FT Limited Term thru Dec 31, 2019) Public Works Dept. Hourly Rate $19.14-$20.82/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled. Equipment Operator I/II Public Works Dept./Streets Div. Hourly Rate $18.69-$27.76/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: August 31, 2019
Events Maintenance Worker I/II Visitor Serv. Div./Community Serv Dept. Hourly Rate $16.99 - $22.94/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled. Journey Lineworker Utilities Dept./P&C Div. Hourly Rate $39.51 - $42.48/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Aug 30, 2019 Planner II Community Development Dept. Hiring Range $55,510 – $68,000/year Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled Police Officer Police Dept. Hiring Range $27.92 – $30.71/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled
Streets Maintenance Worker (FT Limited Term thru Dec 13, 2019) Public Works Dept./Streets Div. Hiring Range $16.99-$19.97/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Position Closing Date: Open until Filled
Special Events Coordinator Public Works Dept./Streets Div. Hiring Range $24.59-$28.89/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Position Closing Date: August 23, 2019 Volunteer/Committee Board Positions Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until Filled
Estes Park Board of Adjustment Close Date: Open Until Filled
Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled (Committee application required)
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Condos For Rent · 2 Bedroom Condo · 1 ½ Bathroom · Fully Furnished · Washer / Dryer · All utilities included · No smoking, no pets · Available Oct 1st · $2,100 /month · Call — (970) 577-5320
$1800/mo + util, 3/2 Cabin, fully furn, FP, W/D, walk town, 6-7 month start Oct 1. Apply through VRBO 806553
Commercial Rentals Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished or Unfurnished offices in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $450 to $550 per month. All internet options including Fiber available. Includes Conference Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and Scanning Facility, Coffee Room. Call Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 970-586-2448 880 sq. ft. commercial rental with two offices, large reception area, handicapped bath, individual heating and A/C and front door parking. $880/mo. plus NNN and utilities. Graves Avenue Plaza. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.
Room/Roommate
Small efficiency apartment in home to rent weekly or monthly. Available September 1. Single person only, no pets 2 bedroom condo, and no smoking. Fully fur1 bath, excellent nished, Cable TV, downcondition. $2,150/month plus utilities. stairs walk-in with natural Call Home Sweet Home light. Perfect for someone who comes to work in Property Services, Estes Park for periods of 970-699-6727. time. $700 a month or $200 a week. Studio Apartment Downtown available for 1-Year Lease. Single Adult, NS/NP. Must have 2 work references. Call (970) 480-5458 Mon - Fri 10am to 3pm. Glen Haven Comfort 1 BD, Year ‘Round. Perfect. 1-303-444-0104
Cabins One Bedroom Cabin, $1350/month, Includes Cable & Utilities, No Smoking, No Pets Call Todd @ 970-586-8141
TRANSPORTATION SUVs/CUVs
Condo 2/Bedroom 1 1/2 bath $1500/mo. 719-459-1279
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1962 Willy’s Jeep CJ5 Original stock equipment. 1 owner. F-head 4 cylinder engine. 4 speed trans, power takeoff wench. Runs good. New top & paint. $16,000 firm. Call Steve @ 970-227-4433 - leave message.
Vans
2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Van. Runs perfectly, uses no oil, 166,000 miles, seats 7, $2600. 979-739-2733
Trailers/Campers
Pop-up camper. 1987 Starcraft Nova. Sleeps 6 including king bed. Propane refrigerator and stove. Awning with screenin room. $900. In Estes Park 970-586-9799
SERVICES Home Repair/Service
Room/private bath $695.00/month for rent. 586-5068
Storage Units Outside Storage Boats, cars, pickups, and trailers. Call 970-586-3224
TRANSPORTATION Cars 1995 Honda Accord EX one owner, automatic, 4 cylinder, 107,000 mi., Top Condition, champagne color. 402-362-0505. $2800
HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com
Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
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HOUSEHOLD
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
RECREATION
SALES
Furniture
Condos/Townhomes
Commercial
Equipment
Garage Sales
Beautiful wood hutch. Mirrored back, glass shelves, storage underneath. Perfect condition. Call 970-586-6635
MISCELLANEOUS Misc. Need Licensed Contractor for a bid for a patio deck at our church. 970-586-8111
Ranch Meadow Condo FSBO. Immaculate condition, all original. 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, 1750 sq.ft 2 car garage. 1535 Raven Circle, Unit D. $389,000. 303.564.4454
Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
Pro-Form Elliptical like new almost unused. $300. Buyer must pick up. To arrange to see, call 202-549-9816.
REAL ESTATE Homes BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! Adorable Cabin close to schools, hospital & downtown. Non smoking. For Sale By Owner $225,000. Call Shooting Star Enterprises. 970-815-9607
Multi family sale. Kid/Baby clothes and toys, Women’s clothes, and much more. Fri 8/9 and Sat 8/10. Start at 8:00 am. 1700 Gray Hawk Ct
New 2 bd/2.5 ba. Walking distance to town. 1 car gar. Possible 3rd bed/ba. Workforce housing only. Call Seth at The Group 310-7498 $329,900
So much stuff! Amber glass, pewter collection, china set, dishes set, puzzles, bike, cargo hitch, utility cart, books, picture frames, art canvases and large frames, photo albums, floral craft supplies, wreaths, luggage, purses, suits, kitchen wares, office furniture, dresser, antique chairs, rocker, CD’s and more! Friday 8/9 8am-3pm Saturday 8/10 8am-2pm 1/2 OFF ! Sunday 8/11 9am-12pm FREE ! !
Estate Sales 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
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER
ACUPUNCTURE
ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization
WAREHOUSE SALE! Sat & Sun Aug 10 & 11 9 am - 3 pm. 950-B Comanche St. (Black Mountain Traders) Handcarved wood items large and small from Pakistan, Central Asian textiles, newish and antique, gift items for all ages, jewelry for all tastes. Special “garage sale” section included. On Sunday additional items from another local antique dealer will join in the sale. You won’t be disappointed in the array!
SALES
ARCHITECTURE
ASPHALT
ATTORNEYS cont.
CARPET CLEANING
QuickBooks Support
CLOUD@CCOUNTING
MuellerPyeCPA.com
CHIMNEY SWEEP
970.667.1070
APPLIANCE REPAIR
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED 970-586-2557 snydersappliance.com
ATTORNEYS
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CLEANING SERVICES cont.
ELECTRICIAN
GENERAL CONTRACTOR 720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build
• EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212
ENGINEERING
EYE CARE
COMPUTER SERVICES
DRYWALL CONTRACTOR
CELEBRATING
25 YEARS 1993-2018
Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993
970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com
970-586-1685 FLOORING
Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work
Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998
COUNSELING SERVICES
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GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE
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MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL
HANDYMAN SERVICES OPTOMETRIST
HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES
HEARING & TINNITUS CARE
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE
LANDSCAPING Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance
1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com
Sustainable SoluÆ&#x;ons Landscaping • Planting • Stonework • Maintenance Jeff Schmitt Owner
970.616.2703
sustainscapes77@gmail.com
• Tree Care • Fencing • Irrigation 20 Years Experience Horticulture Background Licensed and Insured Locally Owned and Operated
PAINTING
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PAINTING cont.
POWER GENERATION
PRINTING
PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY
PEST CONTROL
SECURITY HOME WATCH
A Watchful Eye While You’re Away
• 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
ROOFING
Sure Lock Homes Services
Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!
• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty
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Steve and Evelyn Wilson
PROPANE
REAL ESTATE
970-586-4206
Licensed • Bonded • Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com
STORAGE
TREE SERVICE
Property Pruners Full Tree Service, Landscaping and Fire Mitigation
343 S. St. Vrain Ave. #6 Estes Park, CO 80517 Steven@EPPruners.com Office: (970) 966-5113 propertypruners.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PLUMBING AND HEATING
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RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
WINDOW CLEANING
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