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Scottish/Irish Fest This Weekend Estes Park is home to our nation’s largest gathering celebrating the heritage of the Scottish and Irish cultures. See pages 2, 25, 29 and all the special offers by our many advertisers.

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Street Closures In Effect For September 7 Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Parade; Shuttle Routes Adjusted

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The annual Longs Peak ScottishIrish Highland Festival Parade will travel through downtown Estes Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. On-street parking spaces on Elkhorn Avenue will be closed around midnight the night before the parade. At 8:30 a.m., the Estes Park Police Department will close the parade route along Elkhorn Avenue from Spruce Drive west to U.S. 34/Wonderview Avenue. At 8:50 a.m. the remainder of Elkhorn Avenue will be closed east to the U.S. 34/U.S. 36 intersection. The U.S. 34/U.S. 36 intersection will close at 9:30 a.m.

Portions of Elkhorn Avenue and U.S. 34/U.S. 36 will reopen to vehicles after the parade passes and pedestrians are clear of the roadway. The parade will continue east through the U.S. 36/U.S. 34 intersection, ending in the Estes Park Visitor Center north parking lot.

Side streets along the parade route remain open during the parade, but access to the parade route will be prohibited until the parade passes and pedestrians are clear of the roadway. Motorists will not be able to leave parking lots along the parade route until the parade has passed and pedestrians are clear.

To avoid the parade route and by-

pass the downtown area, motorists may use alternate routes including the Moccasin bypass, Graves Avenue, Community Drive, Manford Avenue, U.S. 36 to Mall Road, U.S. 34 and Wonderview Avenue. Westbound traffic on U.S. 34 will be diverted onto Steamer Drive to Steamer Parkway and then onto Wonderview Avenue. All eastbound traffic on Wonderview Avenue will be diverted

to Steamer Parkway, then to Steamer Drive and onto U.S. 34.

Due to the parade and related street closures, shuttle service provided by both the Town of Estes Park (Estes Transit) and Rocky Mountain National Park (Hiker Shuttle) will be impacted. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.

7, Estes Transit will provide express service from the Scot Fest Entrance Stop at Manford Ave. and Community Dr. to West Park Center on W. Elkhorn Ave. with the last departure from the Events Complex at 9:15 a.m. Please look for “ScotFest Express” signage near the Scot Fest Entrance and on the shuttle vehicles. Additionally, the Estes Transit Red Route (Trolley) that serves downtown and the RMNP Hiker Shuttle will not begin their daily service on Sept. 7 until 11:00 a.m.

All other Estes Transit shuttles will begin service at 9:00 a.m., and all shuttles should be running their regularly-scheduled daily routes by 11:00 a.m. Please visit www.estes.org/shuttles for detailed information on Estes Transit and Hiker Shuttle impacts, as well as for an example of event-specific stop signage.

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Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday Began In Alpine Visitor Center Parking Lot On Tuesday afternoon, September 3, a vehicle was involved in an incident that began in the Alpine Visitor Center parking lot in Rocky Mountain National Park. The driver of the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed the wrong way in front of the Alpine Visitor Center when it struck a stopped vehicle. The stopped vehicle was then pushed up on to the sidewalk in front of the Alpine Visitor Center. Fortunately, there were no pedestrians that were injured when this occurred. The vehicle then continued out the inbound entrance lane, narrowly missing a park volunteer, over rocks in the small island separating the Alpine Visitor Center from Trail Ridge Road, crossed over Trail Ridge Road

and flipped onto the tundra near the Ute Trail, eventually coming to rest on its tires approximately 75 feet off of Trail Ridge Road.

There were eight passengers in this vehicle. Five passengers, including two children, were taken by ambulance to Estes Park Health. The children were not properly restrained when the incident occurred. Three of these individuals suffered serious injuries. The two passengers in the stopped vehicle in front of Alpine Visitor Center did not require further medical assistance.

The cause is under investigation. No further information is available at this time.

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Incident On Hallett Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park Early morning, August 30, park rangers were notified that a 63-year-old man from Boulder, Colorado had taken a 1520 foot roped fall while climbing the Englishman’s Route on Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. The man was approximately four pitches up the route when the fall occurred. He received numerous serious injuries. The man was lowered to the ground by his climbing partner and two bystanders. He received advanced medical care from Rocky Mountain National Park paramedics while awaiting the hoist.

Due to his location and injuries, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members requested assistance from a Colorado National Guard helicopter from Buckley Air Force Base to extricate him via a hoist operation, using a winch operated cable. This occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m.

Alpine Rescue Team assisted with the helicopter hoist operations. The man was flown to Upper Beaver Meadows, transferred to a Flight For Life air ambulance and then flown to St. Anthony Hospital.

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This Week In Mrs. Walsh's Garden Western Virgin's Bower Vine, Clematis ligusticifolia, is a vigorous, showy, late summer-flowering vine growing on the split rail fence at Mrs. Walsh's Garden. The fragrant, small white flowers are followed by silky seed plumes that noticeably catch late afternoon sunlight when backlit. The deciduous leaves are pinnately compound with 5-7 leaflets. A member of the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae), it can

typically be found growing on the ground, sprawling over shrubs, or even growing up to 20 ft. or more in trees.

The plant was named by Thomas Nuttall, an English botanist and zoologist who lived and worked in America from 1808 until 1841.

Mrs. Walsh's Garden is located on West Elkhorn Avenue, across the street from Performance Park. Admission is free and it is open from dawn to dusk.

Great Pets Looking For New, Forever Homes!

Paws

Freddy

friendly, happy and playful and may have some Siamese in his blood.

Paws and Scotty are living at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on

Piper

Freddy is looking for his forever home.

He is a handsome guy, four years old and house trained. Freddy is good with other dogs and kids but would best as an only dog. He is a lab/shar-pei mix and good on a leash. All the volunteers love spending time with sweet Freddy!

Piper is about three years old, she is a super sweet border collie/ boxer mix and is good with other dogs and is house trained. Piper is about 37 pounds and good on a leash.

Piper and Freddy are currently living at Dr. C's Animal Hospital of the Rockies, please call (970) 586-4703 to get an appointment to meet either of them.

Paws is about two years old. She is happy, fun and affectionate. She will be best as an only kitty and is a big gal but we think that makes her even cuter!

Scotty is about 4 1/2 months old. He is

Scotty Manford Avenue. Call 586-9282 for more information or to meet either of these sweet cats.

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, our local humane society who work hard to find homes for stray and abandoned pets.

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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Help The Elk Stay Untangled Time to stow away your swings, hammocks, volleyball nets, tomato cages

The elk rut is underway in the Estes Valley and Colorado Parks and Wildlife now urges us to please look around our homes, yards and businesses for items that the elk may get tangled up in.

Just last week a large bull got his antlers caught in the ropes of a swing-set swing. The bull walked by and tried to spar with the swing, causing the entanglement. Passersby called Colorado Parks and Wildlife to get help and a wildlife officer arrived and drug immobilized the bull and freed him.

Luckily, this story had a happy ending but if help doesn’t arrive quickly enough, elk have been known to struggle so hard that they fracture their skulls and tragically die By: Kris Hazelton

in these entrapments.

When bull elk are pumped up with testosterone, anything that moves can be of interest. Swings, hammocks, volleyball nets and tire swings blowing in the wind pose a challenge for the elk and they will approach these items and try to spar with them. This can be a very dangerous practice as their antlers can easily become entangled in these items we have all around our homes and yards.

The CPW is urging all residents to bring these items in for the fall, to avoid any encounters such as the entangled elk shown

on this page.

Lets make sure to look over our yards and bring in anything that might pose an entrapment hazard for our resident elk

with which we share our beautiful mountain community.

Also, the CPW wants to remind everyone to enjoy watching the elk rut, but please do so at a safe and respectable distance to the animals. Even though it is fun and educational to watch this display remember, these are wild animals, in the midst of their mating season. The bulls are concerned with one thing, and one thing only, mating with as many of the females in their harem as they can.

The elk don’t care who or what is in their way, their goal is to pass down their genes to their offspring. It is extremely

dangerous to get too close to these wild animals. Avoid potential accident, injury or death by always viewing from a safe distance. If an animal is carefully watching you and appears "jumpy," you are way too close. Avoid eye contact and back away. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger. For photographers, a good rule of thumb is "give them room, use your zoom.” Never attempt to touch or feed wildlife, it's dangerous and illegal.

There's a reason it's called wildlife.

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Estes Park Health & EVRPD Will Co-host September 9 Blood Drive-Walk-ins Only

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To allow for easier access to give blood, Estes Park Health and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) will again co-host a blood drive on September 9 in the community rooms at the Estes Valley Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Estes Valley Community Center provides 1,800 square feet of space for the blood drive, ample parking and easy access for donors. The blood that is donated in Estes Park will be used

by Estes Park Health and other hospitals in Northern Colorado. Each unit of blood that is donated has the potential to save three lives. Be a hero our community and make the time to donate blood.

The UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center will be overseeing and handling the donation process. The last blood drive went smoothly, and we have worked out all the â&#x20AC;&#x153;kinksâ&#x20AC;? of serving donors at the new location. To donate, a person must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permission) and show a photo identification. New donors must weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. Prior donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.

Process for donating blood Before you go to the Community Center, please make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve eaten something.

The entire process takes about 45 minutes.

This includes time to complete your health history and sign consent forms. The actual drawing of blood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a pint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; takes five to 10 minutes.

If at any time during the donation process you feel light-headed, please tell a staff member.

When you enter the donation site, staff mem-

bers will guide you through the process and answer your questions. Among the questions for your health history, you will be asked about medicines that you take. Most medicines are okay. You will also be asked about behavior that is considered a risk for HIV or hepatitis exposure.

The rest of the process includes having your temperature and blood pressure taken, and a finger-stick test called hematocrit that checks your volume of red blood cells.

Your arm is cleaned with a sterile disinfectant swab. A needle is inserted into a vein on the inside of your elbow. The actual blood withdrawal takes five to 10 minutes. When you are done, a wrap is put on your arm.

There will be room for you to rest for a short time afterwards and enjoy a snack.

For more information about the blood drive or if you have questions, please contact Lisa Taylor at info@eph.org.

Hourly Dog Sitting OPEN for Scots Fest Weekend $15/hr: Fri, Sat, Sun 9am-5pm

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The Estes Arts District Presents… FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove & Hospitality Stops Join us on Friday, September 6th starting at 5 p.m. to enjoy gallery socials throughout the village. With just a touch of fall in the air, it’s the perfect time to explore the art world in the Estes Valley.

Come out and see what’s new, meet interesting people and enjoy good company.

There will be show openings, tasty treats and artists to chat with at the fine galleries participating in the First Friday! Art Groove.

Bring a friend or come and meet some new friends and perhaps find a delightful piece of art to take home with you.

Collect gallery marks on a Groovy Gallery Travel Card for a chance to win two tickets to this weekend’s Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival for Saturday or Sunday general admission.

How to enter drawing: 1. Get a Groovy Gallery travel card.

2. Get a minimum of four different gallery signatures.

3. Add your contact information.

4. Turn in your signed travel card.

5. Done!

More event details at www.estesartsdistrict.org September Participating Galleries Alan Shadduck's Images of Estes Park-181 (B) W. Riverside Drive 308-390-9496.

Come celebrate with photographers Alan and Leanne Shadduck at their new gallery space. They offer unique local wildlife & landscapes on an assortment of print media. Complimentary snacks and beverages served. 5-8 p.m.

Inspired -Artisan Market & Studio157 W. Elkhorn Avenue Unit 8 - 970685-8818 (2nd floor in the Old Church Shops). Inspired Artisan Market is an art collaborative representing artists from across the state of Colorado. Bill Barker, will be doing a live demonstration of his oil painting techniques plus enjoy live harp music. 5-8 p.m.

The Studio Fine Art & Framing-541 Big Thompson Ave. - 970-237-4300 (behind Theater/Stanley Village)-New works from artists Greg Miles and K. C. Benson. Great art, hip music, fun food, delicious people. Be there. Aloha. 5-8 p.m.

The Art Center of Estes Park-517 Big Thompson Ave. - 970-586-5882. “2nd Annual Estes Valley Plein Air Show” Every August, well-known artists from all over the country converge on Estes Park for Estes Valley Plein Air. These juried and invited artists have a limited amount of time to paint “en plein air,” a French term meaning “in the open air.”

See the winning pieces and view art work fresh from competition. All artwork is for sale. A door prize is available for visitors to sign up for and it is a print by Mary Benke, which will be awarded at the end of the evening. You do not have to be present to win.

5-8 p.m.

Earthwood Artisans-360 E. Elkhorn Ave. - 970-586-2151.

Join the party - we are currently showing works from over 120 American artists.

Find that perfect piece of art that will truly add joy to your life. While there, check out the two seven foot tall glass and metal sculptures by artist Rollin Karg. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages during this town wide FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove event. 5-8 p.m.

Aspen and Evergreen Gallery-356 E. Elkhorn Ave. - 970-586-4355. We will be hosting local artist demos throughout the day. Join us for food, fun, and great local art. 5-8 p.m.

Images of RMNP-203 Park Lane 970-586-4352. Erik will be in the gallery to answer questions and sign books. We will be offering 15% off of most purchases and all custom orders. And we will be offering a popcorn bar and homemade lemonade! 5-8 p.m.

Earthwood Collections141 E. Elkhorn Ave. - 970577-8100. Solosshow opening with abstract painter Laura Brenton.

"Painting allows me to focus and create. I’m inspired by nature, playing with vivid colors and a sense of wonder. Plus enjoy a free live jazz concert with Max Wagner (sax) and Stu MacAskie (piano). Complimentary food and refreshments will be served. Bring a friend and have some fun. You never know what you might see during this Fun town-wide art event. 5-8 p.m.

Stop in for a Drop!

Enjoy a true taste of Colorado along the FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove route.

Try a tasting or a flight at these recommended local Craft Beverage Establishments.

Rock Cut Brewing Co. - Groovy specials plus a twelve tap selection.

Snowy Peaks Winery - Tasting room open until 7:30 p.m., live music with Dahlby & Nadine 4:30-6:30.

Elkins Tasting Room – New down town location at 137 E. Elkhorn - Colorado style whisky.

Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co –Art display featuring paintings by Jess Charles Sr. Vino Giú – Chocolate, wine, cheese, charcuterie and VitaJuwel- 50% off lemosas all day.

Come out and see beautiful artwork plus enjoy a true taste of Colorado.

Broadband Internet Is Here Bringing Faster, Better Internet to Estes Park

B R O A D B A N D P R OJ E C T

Brand Launch SEPTEMBER 25 The Town of Estes Park Power & Communications, formerly Estes Park Light & Power, is launching a community owned and operated broadband service that will be delivered over fiberoptic lines, resulting in more reliable service that is up to 100 times faster than existing options.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, Sept 12 @5:00 pm Join us for the Lazy B Wranglers “Salute to Veterans” show at the Elkhorn Lodge. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 119! Tickets for Veterans are only $20. All others adults are $37 and kids are $16. Price includes supper, show and tax. Call for reservations: 970-235-9400.

Saturday, Sept 14@3:00 pm Linda McKee Celebration of Life gathering in the Great Hall.

VETERANS SERVICES

Tuesday & Thursday Sept 10 & 12 @9-11am Benefits assistance for Veterans and families

Thursday, Sep 19 @noon-5pm Veteran readjustment counseling.

Call 970-586-6118 for an appointment.

MEETINGS

Monday, Sept 9 @5:30pm Auxiliary monthly meeting.

Wednesday, Sept 11 @1pm Operations committee meeting.

Wednesday, Sept 11 @6:30pm Aviation Club meeting.

WIN CASH!

Every Friday @7pm Queen of Hearts progressive raffle.

Tuesday & Thursday Sept 10 & 12 @7pm Bingo! Fun and cash prizes for all ages!

WE WANT TO FEED YOU!

Friday, Sep 6 @5:30-7pm Taco Bar $10 Friday, Sept 13 @5:30-7pm Steak Night by the American Legion Riders $18

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Volunteer Opportunities At The Museum Friends Gift Shop Fall volunteer opportunities are available at the Museum Gift Shop operated by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation.

The gift shop is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers assist visitors as they explore the wide variety of merchandise that provides personal mementos of the Museum experience and special gifts for loved ones. The Museum Gift Shop features unique memorabilia, books, apparel, artwork and other items that celebrate local history and that connect to the themes found in the Museum’s exhibits and collections. Proceeds from all sales support the mission of the nonprofit Museum Friends & Foundation.

Museum Gift Shop volunteers will typically staff a three-hour shift each week.

Volunteers have the option to sign up for a regular weekly schedule or to serve in a flexible on-call basis. Scheduling works around each volunteer’s personal schedule

and training is provided.

Anyone interested in finding out more is now encouraged to contact Friends Administrative Assistant Elaine HuntDowney at ehunt-downey@estes.org, or

to call Elaine directly at 970-481-5242.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, special projects and events.

More information on the organization is available by visiting www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

Got Family Tableware? Get Ideas At Sept. 15 “Table Settings 101” Table Settings 101 will take place on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum. This special one-hour program, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of displays of creative table settings, with ideas on how best to utilize and arrange the unique family tableware that many of us save for special occasions.

The program is a prelude to the fourth annual Colorado TableSettings competition, to be held November 15-17 at the Stanley Hotel. That weekend, participants will be provided space to arrange their own unique table settings around the theme, “Books and Movies, Then and Now.” Participants may choose from several entry categories. Those not designing a setting are encouraged to attend as spectators on November 16 or 17 to browse the panorama of unique settings.

Table Settings 101 at the Museum on September 15 will offer anyone considering an entry their opportunity to gain a sense of the style and set-up that might lead to a winning arrangement. Snacks and refresh-

ments will be served, and Museum Friends board members will discuss the specific details of the competition and the registration process, with many examples from previous years’ entries.

November’s Creative Colorado Table Settings event is a fundraiser for the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation. Full information and entry forms will available on September 15, as well as online later this season at estesparkmuseumfriends.org. No registration is required to attend the free September 15 program at the Estes Park Museum.

Business sponsorships are being sought for this year’s fundraiser. Anyone wishing to learn more about sponsorship is encouraged to contact Tara Moenning at tara@aspenbrookinvestments.com.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, outreach, and special projects and events.

Membership information is available by visiting www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org

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If you know me at all, you know that I don’t like to discuss my column before it appears in print. I learned long ago that I can jinx my ideas by talking about them ahead of time. So when our houseguest and regular Thunker reader, Beth, said confidently, “I know what you’re going to write about this week, ” I saw the snippets that had been assembling in my mind scatter like ants in every direction.

How could she know? I rarely say anything to anybody about the topics mingling in my head like acquaintances getting to know each other at a cocktail party. (The longer they linger, the more they become attracted to each other. Pretty soon, a column is born.) This week’s theme was no different—it was at a lock-in party in my head.

Beth had been warned earlier by her brother Joe—my column content evaluator, proofreader, and #1 bookseller—that it was deadline day and she shouldn’t mention my column. But she did—yet she didn’t. “I know what you’re going to write about but I’m not going to say what it is.”

I told Beth she couldn’t know what I had to say this week because I hadn’t mentioned the topic to anybody. I had some cryptic notes written on a National Pork Board brochure but no one would be able to decipher them. Heck, I could barely make them out myself.

Sometimes I don’t mind column-talk, like when I have a hint of an idea and I need some kindling to take it from smoke to flame. When that happens I ask questions, get opinions and jot notes. But usually I just need time and space. If somebody brings it up, my muse falls down.

Beth decided it was safe to tell me what she thought this week’s column would be about since I’d already told her she was wrong.

“Ants.”

That wasn’t what I had planned to write about. But by golly, Beth was onto something. Since she arrived from Florida she’d witnessed my obsession with the annoying little insects that, within hours, had invaded the kitchen windowsill. When I spotted them they were in a line, marching one by one (Hurrah! Hurrah!) down one edge of the window and then along the bottom. As I watched, the parade took a detour, with another single-file line taking off for the counter’s edge, then one bold fella decided to see what he could see if he went north while everyone else went south, and before long, there were rows of ants forming highways on every side of the window and an autobahn where the counter meets the wall.

Once I discovered them, I couldn’t pull myself away. Where were they coming from? How did they get in? How did they communicate? What was their mission?

Why now?

And what now?

These ants are harmless, really, and I am

happy to share this planet peacefully with them. But their home is out there, not in here. I don’t step on their anthills; in return, they should stay out of my kitchen. I had a little talk with them about it but they were so busy hauling crumbs that weigh 50 times as much as they do, they didn’t stop to really listen. Obviously a treaty was out of the question.

I didn’t really want to kill them. They serve a purpose here on Earth, perhaps more so than I do. (They eat other insects, pollinate plants, disperse seeds, move soil, and circulate nutrients. None of this in my house, of course.) But I couldn’t see a way to rid my home of them without ending their busy, cooperative little lives. What was I to do?

Poison spray was out of the question. Not in the kitchen. No, no and no.

I found a Website that listed 10 non-chemical ways to get rid of ants, including yeast, baking powder, Borax, baby powder or chalk, boiling water, citrus, vinegar, coffee grounds, and copper. But if any one of them worked, why would you need the other nine? All I was looking for was one foolproof way to send the ants back to where they came from, or on to a better place.

Eventually I decided to break out the hand vac. It doesn’t kill, it simply relocates. So I’ve been vacuuming the kitchen counters and windowsills periodically for several days now, wondering what goes on in an ant’s mind when she’s merrily marching along a superhighway one minute and suddenly swirling inside a vortex the next. Then the tornado abruptly stops and there she is, trapped with half the neighborhood, scurrying this way and that inside a chamber, trying to figure out where they are and how to get out.

And the colony as a whole—do they look around and notice that their numbers have been significantly reduced and wonder where everybody’s gone? How many of them are there, anyway? How many days will I have to vacuum before all the ants are in the shell of my hand vac?

Well, not all the ants. That would be impossible. I read that the total weight of all ants on Earth is close to that of humans. For each human there are more than a million ants. That’s seven or eight quadrillion ants in the world. (I’ve never used the word quadrillion before. That’s a lotta ants.)

But this colony of ants—when will they cease and desist ant-style? Wave the white ant flag? Throw in the ant towel?

I’ll have to give you a report when I have the final antswers. Meantime, I might have to ask Beth what I should write about next week.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe

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A: You have full control over your events and volunteer opportunities. A nonprofit calendar also allows organizations to not host events on the same day. This is a one-stop shop for increasing requests for voluntourism.

Q: Why does EPNRC manage this program?

A: Every time EPNRC gets a request for volunteers (which is often!), we can now send them to this site! We can only connect requests to needs if you put your Powered by Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. information up there. EPNRC Funded by Estes Park Village Thrift. understands the vital role volunteers play in our community and we hope to make the connections between volunteers and organizations easier and centralized.

FAQ Volunteers: Q: I already volunteer. Why would I register on this site?

The Nonprofit Resource Center A: When you create a profile, you enter launches EstesVolunteers.org on Tuesyour skills (accounting, weaving, etc) day, September 10 from 8 a.m.-noon. and your interests (kids, education, enThis connector site will match up the vironment), so the portal can help conskills and interests of volunteers with the nect you with the right opportunity. nonprofit organizations that rely on Your volunteer hours can be recorded them. Individuals can create a free profor the benefit of the organization and file that allows personal preferences and count towards community wide hours passions to be matched with a volunteer of impact. This also allows you to share need in our community. Groups that volunteer opportunities with friends, volunteer can create a profile, too. family, and part-time residents.

FAQ Organizations: Q: Is my information private?

Q: What can I post on this site?

A: Volunteer information is not sold.

A: Events (fundraisers and community Organizations can respond to your indievents) as well as volunteer needs. Volcated skills and interests via email. unteer needs can be event centric (one Q: What sorts of choices are listed? time needs) or ongoing needs including A: As many choices as nonprofits presboard and committee positions. ent! There are over 100 nonprofits servQ: When can I post information? ing Estes Valley. Imagine if you could A: Ongoing and as needs arise. There is thumb through all the opportunities to an Open House launch on September put your skills to work!

10; as volunteers go online, it behooves Organizations and individuals are enyou to have your information up. couraged to attend the Estes Volunteers Q: Why would I use this resource?

Open House on September 10, 8 a.m.A: When volunteers sign up on Esnoon at 1700 Brodie Ave. (enter off Fish tesVolunteers.org, they can become a Creek Rd. for the Presbyterian CommuFan of your organization. When they lo- nity Church of the Rockies). Make your gin to the portal, they will be notified of match and get connected to a fulfilling your needs. Also, you can track volunvolunteer experience. Invite a friend, teer hours for grant statistics. Your volenjoy refreshments, and the first 50 to unteers and their hours will also go tosign up receive a special thank you gift ! wards a larger count of the community's This online program is available at no volunteer impact. This helps the entire charge to local nonprofits, community nonprofit community. organizations, and citizens thanks to Q: I already post opportunities and generous support from The Village track volunteer hours, why would I Thrift Shop. Visit EstesVolunteers.org create a profile? today.

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Nonprofit Stakeholders: Elevate Fundraising Skills At Camp Nonprofit board members, volunteers, staff, and/or fundraising committee members are all invited to Nonprofit Camp.

On Monday, September 30, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center will host nonprofit stakeholders for a full day of interactive skill-building around fundraising. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme, Collaboration and Innovation in Nonprofit Fundraising, focuses on strategies you may not have considered, or even heard of before.

Ever heard of a nonprofit business?

Learn about social enterprise endeavors from those who have done it and the experts who guided them. Speaking of innovation, one hour of the day will focus on marijuana, the newest Colorado industry supporting nonprofit ventures. Hear from a panel of pot shop owners, responsibility advocates in the industry, and a legal advisor to answer our legal and ethical questions about marijuana philanthropy.

Collaboration is the golden rule in the nonprofit world, yet how might we elevate the collaborative process to maximize resources?

Learn how nonprofits and businesses have developed collaborations that benefit both sectors, and

how to incorporate collaboration into your fundraising event. Another innovative way to collaborate is to merge.

Meet two nonprofits who decided merging into one organization was the best way to ensure both missions are realized (and not fight for the same dollars).

Now is the time to register for your place at Nonprofit Camp. Gather your board members, committee members and staff at the beautiful YMCA of the Rockies September 30. Registration is online at epnonprofit.org. Wear sensible shoes and bring an open mind. Registration closes September 13.

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Estes Chamber Of Commerce Seeking Interim Executive Director The Estes Chamber of Commerce is seeking an interim Executive Director to work with the Board of Directors to implement the full range of Chamber activities including but not limited to administration, membership development and retention, fundraising, recruiting and motivating volunteer and paid staff, managing income and expenses, and marketing the Chamber to local businesses. The Executive Director acts as chief executive and administrative officer of the Chamber.

Essential duties during the startup phase are the establishment of the physical office, preparing and adhering to the startup budget, establishment and management of the daily operation of the Chamber, development of policies and procedures, implementation of a marketing plan and membership campaign, and other related startup activities.

The Executive Director holds a highprofile position requiring broad experience with both for-profit and not-for-

profit- organizations, the ability to multitask at a high level in a fast-paced environment of tight deadlines and overlapping priorities. The Executive Director may be called upon to represent the Chamber in contact with the membership, with outside individuals, public agencies and officials, various organizations and groups, and with the general public, all requiring judgment and tact to foster good community/chamber relations.

This is an interim contract position (six-nine months) for the startup of the newly formed Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, with an option to apply for the permanent CEO position. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful startup of the Estes Chamber, with a targeted launch date of January 2020.

Full job description and application instructions can be found online at: tinyurl.com/y596nwag.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening At The Art Center?

The Art Center of Estes Park is offering an opportunity to win a door prize during the First Friday Art Groove activity this Friday, September 6 from 5-8. This month we are giving away a matted print by our member artist and Board member Mary Benke, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nymph Lake.â&#x20AC;? Come sign up and enjoy our newest exhibit featuring our Estes Valley Plain Air art work as well as the exhibit by our member artists. You do not have to be present to win. The EVPA exhibit features 33 artists and the work they did during the paint out held in August. The show runs through September 27.

Art Classes On September 11, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Painting with Cathy Goodaleâ&#x20AC;? will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Painting fall colors (if weather permits, painting will be outside on location). You will have some fun applying paint in different ways (watercolor only) Art Center members $72, non-members

$80. There is also a two day class, September 19 & 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landscape Painting in Pastel from Photosâ&#x20AC;? with Cliff Austin, alla prima. The techniques for approaching landscape painting will be explored and class will be structured around the drawing, painting and development of expressive techniques of landscape art. The class will include ongoing critique, â&#x20AC;&#x153;how toâ&#x20AC;? demos, and tutorials designed for each individual studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural way with paint. Students will learn notans and planning before putting brush to canvas.

All the â&#x20AC;&#x153;workâ&#x20AC;? is planned before so the actual fun of painting can show results.

Art Center members-$162, non-members $180. Students bring their own materials/supplies. A supply list is provided at the time of registration. To register or for more information contact the Art Center 970-586-5882.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education and community outreach.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at artcenterofestes.com.

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Aviation Club Meeting September 11

September 14 & 15, 10-4pm 10 Artists, 7 Locations.

Maps and More Info: EstesArtsDistrict.org/studio-tour @EstesParkStudioTour FREE EVENT This event is founded and funded by working artists in Estes; additional support provided by businesses that value e creative culture:

The next meeting of the Estes Park Indent Captain Richard "Dick" Life, a reternationale Aviation Club will be on tired US Navy intelligence collector and September 11, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the analyst, trained by the Defense IntelliAmerican Legion Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain gence Agency and CIA, who has deAve, Estes Park. This meeting is free and voted five decades to studying and peropen to the public, everyone is welcome. sonally observing the USSR, and now Our speaker will be Captain Richard Russia. A 1962 graduate of the U.S. "Dick" Life, retired Naval Academy, with Navy intelligence a Masters Degree in gatherer and analyst.

Russian Area Studies from Georgetown At this meeting you University, he also was will experience the a member of the U.S. real world of a U.S. Army War College for Navy Intelligence senior military offiOfficer during the cers, Class of 1984.

Cold War. All information and examHe served three ples presented are tours of duty in Vietnow unclassified. Innam. teractions include After 2.5 years of personal contact training and educawith: Soviet Navy tion, Dick was an AsAttaches serving in sistant Naval Attache the U.S.; delegations in the U.S. Embassy, of senior Soviet Moscow, USSR, 1974Navy officers visiting 76. Teams of 12 miliWashington, D.C., tary officers and 15 Kennedy Space Cenenlisted, serving twoter, FL, and Disneyyear tours of duty, land, CA; a Soviet were the only Departdefector killed by the Richard "Dick" Life ment of Defense perKGB (secret police); sonnel collecting inconversations with Soviet admirals and telligence inside the territory of our generals during two years living and op- number one potential enemy during the erating inside the USSR; incidents with Cold War. Then, in 1988-91 he was the KGB and military "tails" monitoring Officer in Charge of the Navy-Marine NATO intelligence collection activities; Corps human intelligence collection the attempted co-option by a "Red Spar- unit living and working in Munich, Gerrow;" socializing with Soviet cosmonauts many, with offices in Berlin and the Perin the Apollo-Soyuz mission of July sian Gulf during the fall of the Berlin 1975, the first link up in space of the US Wall, meltdown of the Soviet Union and USSR; and the first time in history (they debriefed defectors and emigres), US Navy ships visited the Soviet Union. and the first Gulf War after Saddam Our guest speaker is Estes Park resiHussein invaded Kuwait.

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Genealogical Society-Using Censuses & Maps-September 12 The Estes Park Genealogical Society is sponsoring a free educational program on Using Censuses and Maps in genealogical research, this coming Thursday, September 12, 3:30-5 p.m., in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. Dr. Ted Bainbridge of Longmont, will present a program entitled, “Overcoming Brick Walls by Mapping Census Data.”

His presentation will show how three brick walls were knocked down by using censuses and maps together. Ted last spoke to our group in July, with an informative approach to finding Civil War soldiers on the Internet. Dr. Bainbridge is a genealogical researcher, teacher, speaker and writer. He has taught many genealogical classes and has frequently had articles published throughout the US and in several foreign countries. Ted is the pastpresident of the Longmont Genealogical Society and former staff member at the Longmont Family History Center, located

at 1721 Red Cloud Rd., which is open to the public on Tues. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., using the east entrance.

Anyone interested in genealogy and family history research is welcome to attend the meetings. The society meets the second Thursday of every month through November in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Due to library programing needs this fall, start times for EPGS meetings have changed and will now vary between 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sept.-Nov., as noted below. Upcoming programs and new times include: Oct. 10, 4:30 p.m.-Finding Missing Family and Nov. 7, 4:00 p.m.-Scottish Records. The Estes Park Genealogical Society (EPGS) meetings offer a wide range of speakers and programing. Membership in the society is only $20 per year for your entire family and helps bring quality speakers to Estes Park. Check this newspaper for additional monthly details.

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Gardening Through The Seasons Three skilled Estes Park gardeners will be on hand at the Estes Park Garden Club meeting, September 9th to share their knowledge about how to look after your garden through every season.

Robert Burnham, Merle Moore and Joan Sapp will provide insight and answer your questions. They will discuss each season and explain what to do during that season for a new garden and Let’s say you worked hard in the garden an established garden. They will also disall summer. You even kept the elk away cuss problems and solutions and answer in the fall. Your garden is in the best your questions related to that season. shape ever. And then comes a particularly harsh winter and your favorite The Estes Park Garden Club meeting is plants don’t make it. Join the Estes Park on September 9th, at 10:30 in the Estes Garden Club and learn how to avoid, or Valley Library, Hondius Community at least minimize, that frustration.

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Pianists Needed!

Estes Park High and Middle Schools’ choral program is looking for several people who play piano to accompany choir classes. Those interested do not need to be available every day or all day. Classes meet mornings and/or afternoons for 1-2 hours and accompanists schedules are very adaptable. Even better, this is a paid position. If you are interested, please visit the Park School District website at www.estesschools.org and click on ‘careers’ then go to ‘job openings. ’ The job is listed under “Collaborative Pianist.” Contact Alan Denney at alan_denney@psdr3.k12.co.us or (970) 586-5321 ext. 3326 for more information.

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Fine Arts & Crafts Festival September 14 & 15 In Bond Park Mark your calendars for the 44th annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 & 15 in Bond Park! We have new and returning artists and are looking forward to having them share the fruits of their artistic endeavors with you.

Some returning artists you may recognize: Brian Farnsworth will be back with his wooden trains, trucks and cars. Meg Harper with her wonderful paintings on upcycled surfaces, Ann Vogt, Mark Jimenez, Betsy Bracken, Sherry Jones, Wendy Witchner and other very talented jewelers have new and exciting jewelry, Daniel McKenna brings stained glass, Gib Coalwell, Rod Anderson and Randy Blunt will be here with their wooden creations, Jerry Locke with his stone mountain sculptures, Lvonne Wilson with her leather products, Tim Herbst with metal sculptures of various kinds, and Deb Brawley with her great reversible children’s clothing.

Some new artists to watch for are Art Hough and his barrel stave furniture, and Kirk Konecny with his beautiful live edge wood furniture. Melissa Mason will bring her wonderful scratchboard art, Alejandro Mendoza his woven Zapotec inspired rugs, tapestries and table runners, Jim Gross and Roger Schuett wood products and don’t miss Shara Oliman’s incredible pictures out of torn paper and Rose Liddiard’s gourd creations.

The show will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun-

day. Silent auction both days 10-4 and Children’s Corner puppet making 123 p.m.

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1700 Brodie Ave, across from High School More Information at pccrusa.org and 970-586-4404 Sunday Ser vice at 10am

Pipe Organ - Chapel Choir - Bell Choirs - Children Welcome

Join us for our

Season of Peace Services, 5:30 pm on Wednesdays during September in the PCCR Little Chapel overlooking Fish Creek

Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting & Workshop

Estes Valley Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting will be held September 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Good Samaritan’s Main Dining Room, 1901 Ptarmigan, Estes Park, CO. This month’s speaker is Julie Belin, a quiltmaker and teacher from Linden, Virginia. Originally a self-taught quilter, Julie’s careers as an engineer and a high school math teacher fueled her passion for precision piecing. Guests are welcome, there is a $10 guest fee.

Workshop September 12 Estes Valley Quilt Guild is offering a workshop with Julie Belin, September 12. Julie will be teaching Galaxy, a Studio 180 Design. This pattern is made easy with Studio 180 Design rulers. Please contact Debi Routh is you are interested in signing up for this workshop. Debirouth.co@gmail.com

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re anything like me, asking for help can be difficult. I am happy to help others when they need help. But I hate to think I might inconvenience someone else, or perhaps they might think I am weak or incompetent.

Take moving as an example. I am glad to help my friends when they are moving. I know I am helping, especially with the heavy items. I also enjoy the pizza we often receive as â&#x20AC;&#x153;compensation.â&#x20AC;?

But when it comes time for my family to move, it is hard to ask for help. It can be humbling. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to inconvenience my friends. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be perceived as taking advantage of my friends. I have a difficult time asking for help.

Many of us struggle to ask for help in all aspects of our lives: physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Why is that? Why do we struggle so much to seek help when we need it? When depressed, why do we hesitate to seek out a counselor? Why do we delay so long before going to the doctor? What prevents us from asking for help when we are spiritually weary?

We need to know the right source for the help needed. If we are in physical pain, we probably need a doctor of some kind. Emotional pain might be handled by a counselor. But where can we turn if we are hurting spiritually? Jesus is our best source of spiritual comfort and guidance.

Jesus is an expert at helping those who just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go on spiritually. He once said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.â&#x20AC;? The people He was talking to needed spiritual help.

People like me. Maybe, people like you.

What did Jesus offer? He says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.â&#x20AC;?

Jesus offers those of us who are spiritually weary, tired, and heavy-laden with expectations of the people or world around us something invaluable: rest. As Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people, we will still deal with the same struggles in life as everyone else. We get sick, we have relationship struggles, we have to manage our money, we are hurt by othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unkindness. But we are offered a new perspective that changes those struggles.

When we partner with Jesus, those difficulties in life become â&#x20AC;&#x153;background noise.â&#x20AC;? We can have the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rest for our soulsâ&#x20AC;? Jesus promises when our focus is changed from the day to day labors of this life to the labors of Jesus. Partnered with Jesus, our lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labors become â&#x20AC;&#x153;easierâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;lighter.â&#x20AC;?

How can you reach out for help if you are struggling spiritually?

To whom do you look? Simply put, Jesus. If you are seeking spiritual help, we invite you to join us, learn with us, as we seek to follow Jesus.

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September 9 - September 13 Monday, Sept 9 Chicken Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Tuesday, Sept 10 Cheddar Bacon Burger w/ homemade chips & cottage cheese Wednesday, Sept 11 Taco Salad w/ Chicken Thursday, Sept 12 Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Sept 13 Tilapia w/ coleslaw & clam chowder soup

September 16 - September 20 Monday, Sept 16 Scrambled Eggs (2) w/ Pork Chop, hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Sept 17 Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/bacon, mushrooms & Swiss cheese, & pasta salad Wednesday, Sept 18 Chili Cheeseburger & potato salad Thursday, Sept 19 Chicken Alfredo w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, Sept 20 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ clam chowder soup All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. # # "! $ !$ #$ " #$ $ $ $"!$ #" !$ #$ # $ " $ $" " # $$ !# $ $ " !$! $ # # #$"$ #" $ $ " $ # !$ ! $ $ ## $! $ " $ # #$ $ $ $ "

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Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 1:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

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Hope for Today Suicide Prevention Training

Please join Communities That Care as they host the Alliance for Suicide Prevention with a Hope for Today Training on Fri., September 20, from 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, 335 East Elkhorn Avenue in the Hondius Room.

Hope For Today is a free adult suicide education program that discusses national and local statistics, stigma, warning signs, local resources, and what to do if you or someone you know needs support. Hope For Today is led by survivors of suicide loss who share their lived experience with suicide. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/EstesHope. We are using these RSVPs to anticipate room set up and the amount of food we need to order. A pizza lunch from Poppy's with vegetarian options will be provided. If you have additional dietary needs please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch.

Communities That Care (CTC) is a community process for preventing health and behavior problems among

youth, including the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. CTC works to identify the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risks in order to effectively prevent problems before they occur, and build upon our local strengths that support youth engagement, community bonding, and positive health outcomes. Committed community partners are working on three main goals: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensuring Estes Valley community members are knowledgeable about risks for substance use and promote healthy choices and resiliency among youth. â&#x20AC;˘ Creating and ensuring opportunities are available and accessible for families in Estes Valley to achieve sustainable economic success. â&#x20AC;˘ Partnering with community organizations to host widespread education and disseminate information regarding risks of substance use with the goal of community-enforced policies to protect youth and decrease access to substances.

To get involved or learn more email Katherine at kchu@larimer.org.

Welcome To The World Clara Faith Ridgeway

Don and Elizabeth Stewart of Estes Park are excited to announce the birth of their second grandchild, Clara Faith Ridgeway. This bundle of joy was born on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1:52 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 7 ½ oz. and was 20 inches long. Clara Faith is a blessing to her parents Ross and Sheri Ridgeway and â&#x20AC;&#x153;big sister,â&#x20AC;? threeyear-old Everly Grace, of Fort Collins. The happy paternal grandparents are Ben and Dorothy Ridgeway of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Congratulations to the family!

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Hobert Office Services Under New Ownership

Ken and Marsha and Anil and Kristina.

Hobert Office Services, started by Ken and Marsha Hobert, has been serving the Estes Park community since the early 1980s. This humble community-based office services business has transitioned through different roles in the community from the beginning as simple secretarial services to what it is today as a multi-faceted office that offers digital printing, graphic design, signs, banners, photo printing, office administrative services, passport photos and much more to meet the needs of the local businesses, organizations and community members.

Marsha and Ken Hobert truly are a shining example of responsible local business owners, who think about their community before themselves. They were ready to retire in their lovely home in Glen Haven back in 2017, but they held off their retirement due to the disappointment it would have created with their clients and the town without their services. They have sincerely built a business that has been such an integral part of the community in Estes Park and Glen Haven for the last three decades.

After two years of searching, Marsha and Ken have finally found new business owners that they can trust to take over their legacy (establishment) to a new path forward in the community. Marsha and Ken have finally passed the Hobert Office Services torch to the new owners, Kristina Peshtmaldzhyan and Anil Singh on September 1st, 2019.

Kristina and Anil are moving up from Westminster to Estes Park but they are no strangers to the Estes Valley. Kristina is an organizational guru who comes from a banking profession with a background in assets and financial manage-

ment. Anil is a creative marketing professional with experience in graphic design, digital marketing, branding, web development, social media strategies and photography and cinematography.

Anil and Kristina both lived in Estes Valley for more than seven+ years before they moved to the Front Range.

Anil worked and grew as an intern to the marketing manager in six+ years during his tenure at The Stanley Hotel and Grand Heritage Hotel Group.

Kristina worked and grew from the front desk to accounting receivables at the Stanley Hotel and payroll master for the Grand Heritage Hotel Group portfolio. She also assisted the asset manager at Trout Haven Resorts to manage the property.

Kristina and Anil understand the integral role and importance that Hobert Office Services has played in the community of Estes Park. To honor the Hoberts long-lasting commitment to the Estes Valley, they are carrying on the banner with the same business name as is Hobert Office Services.

From the new owner: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hobert Office Services has always evolved its services to meet the needs of Estes Park businesses and community members. To provide the ease of access and services in the community, we are adding more services to the business so Hobert Office Services can be a one-stop-shop for all your marketing needs. Please sign up for our newsletter at www.hobertltd.com or stop by our office to say hi and see new services we are implementing that might be of help to you, your business and your organization.â&#x20AC;?

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Throughout the Village

Estes Event Center Complex Jousting, dancing, athletes, bagpipes & more!

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Gallery & art center tours, refreshments, music. 5-8pm

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Selection of inspiring films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride. 7 pm.

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Brats, beer, music, family activities & more!

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From bluegrass jams to peaceful listenings, here are this month’s hot spots.

This month’s races, fun-runs, organized outdoor adventures & more!

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern The Other Side Restaurant Twin Owls Steakhouse Nicky’s Steakhouse The Stanley Hotel Snowy Peaks Winery Performance Park The Slab Outdoor Pub Coffee on the Rocks

Downtown Walking Tour 8:15-10am

Every Monday & Tuesday Sep 7 Acrylic Pour Make & Take Jewelry Class 10am-3pm Every Tuesday: 5K Group Run Sep 7 Stanley Hotel 5:30pm Stretches & Suds Rockcut Brewery Every Wednesday: 9:30-11am Family Play Group Community Center Rocky Mountain Conservancy Every Thursday: Educational Programs Thursday Trail & Independent films at Brewery Group Run the Historic Park 6-8pm Theater Every Friday & Saturday: Sip & Paint Murphy’s Resort 7-9pm

Celebrate the annual elk rut with bugling contests, arts & crafts, Native American music & more!

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GAME NIGHTS From trivia to poker to karaoke, these places bring the fun.

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we ccan make it!” After all iit was still around mid day, we thought why h not? hy So after a quick trip to a small town on the Pacific Ocean, touching the water and a cup of coffee, yes it was quite cool, and a strong tail wind heading east, we made it to Mojave by 10:00 that night. That little one inch jaunt took seven hours!

Thankfully there was one room left in an old run down hotel, the last one in the whole town. We just didn’t know there was a PowWow that evening, however we still slept quite well. The next morning we figured getting out on the road before daybreak would get us across the Mojave desert before it got too hot, well...let’s just say that didn’t hap-

when it turned 100,000 wonderful and fun filled miles.

I think it was around 2009 that I took a trip to Ohio to visit mom, but before I arrived I wanted to stop and visit Uncle Clark and Aunt Alberta, they were in an assisted living facility. On this particular trip Uncle Clark was in rehab for a knee problem so when I got there I met with Aunt Alberta, wheeled her down the hall for lunch. After our meal we went to see Uncle Clark, then back to her apartment.

On the way back she looked ahead and said “Oh, there’s our minister and his wife from when you and your cousin Jeff were born, 52 years ago.” The woman was a frail tiny thing and her husband was in the wheelchair, kind of bent over and not really involved in the conversation. But when I was introduced and told that I rode my Harley all the way from Colorado, the man lifted his head, eyes opened wide, he turned to look right at me and said “I used to have a Harley!” His wife looked at him with a shocked expression and said “I didn’t know that.” “What year” I asked, “1938” he replied. His wife said “You never told me that”....but just before lowering his head I heard him say... “It was before I met you.”

How often will a 100k! motorcycle turn 100,000 miles, Let alone a Only 4 miles when new Harley?

I asked my mechanic at the Harley shop down the road how many bikes he sees each pen. I learned that anyone can year with over experience the summer heat of the 100,000 miles, Sam desert by pointing a hair dryer, running replied “I’ve only seen three...ever.” full blast 5” in front of your nose. Yes, So the adventure on Route 66 took that’s what it felt like for the full four about seven days and covered 3,500 hours, riding through the Mohave desert miles, but there’s so much to tell about in June. my trips around the rest of the country, So at high noon, or close to it, we found and with our international neighbors as a place to have lunch, headed east to well, but how can I begin to share the Kingman and that’s were we met our journey in one short story? friend.

The road has taken me and my faithful Can’t remember his name but I think Harley to almost every state in the counhe was a scientist, in another life that is. try, some trips to visit family back east, We stopped a few times to get gas, other some trips with my hoodlum friends and bikes would join us for a while and then some trips just because they needed to peel off. So at the end of the day we take place. parted ways, with our happy friend ridI know riding on the roads and highing with us, along that famous “Route ways can be dangerous, and one can 66.” never completely be safe from other That was my first Harley, the one I pur- drivers whether you’re in a car or on a chased off the showroom floor in 2001, bike, but the risk is worth it, at least for but this story is about my second Harley, me. the one I ride now. It came to me in Where will the next trip take me, what 2006, right out of the box with a shine adventure awaits? That story takes place that would never get old. It’s now 2019 just over the horizon, and I my and I just finished a trip with some mili- friends....intend to continue riding.... tary friends in Cripple Creek at the annual veterans memorial ride, and that’s

100,000 Miles On My Harley

By: Don Darling

ahead. After two days we dropped Andrea off at the camp. Getting there in He was missing a tooth but man could the late afternoon we decided to go to he smile, we were all smiling! After all the small town and get an ice cream we were heading east on the famous “Route 66.” The road ran alongside I-40, cone. While we sat there enjoying the modern highway from California, we the moment reminiscing the last couple days, a silver haired, were on a section east of Needles, just crossing into Arizona at Kingman. It was solid woman walked up with her arms behind and head after having an ice cream cone that we looking directly at those first talked. two shiny bikes. “I always My friend Bruce and I just delivered wanted a Harley when I was my youngest daughter Andrea to a camp a younger woman” she said. in the central California mountains “But my dad wouldn’t let me where she spent the summer as a camp get one.” She never looked up, counselor, that was the purpose for the just simply walked away. After a trip. Excitement oozing and the heart good nights sleep Bruce and I racing while sitting on my Road King, headed south through Fresno to Andrea on the back seat and Bruce on Bakersfield. I told Bruce, “It’s only that his Ultra Classic along side us, we had far,” showing about an inch between my nothing but blue sky and open road thumb and finger, “to the Pacific Ocean,

Celebrate Our National Parks With A Live Musical Performance With Singer, Songwriter Gigi Love

America’s national parks inspire us through their unique beauty and storied pasts. Gigi Love has captured the stories of these special landscapes in song. On Saturday, September 7, at 7 p.m. come to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park to join Love for a live acoustic performance.

America’s national parks inspire passion through their grand beauty and storied pasts. As a Trails & Rails Troubadour, Gigi Love, has traveled from park to park, capturing each unique landscape in song. Love’s music is influ-

enced by the time she has spent experiencing the nature, learning about the history, and getting to know the communities within the parks. Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to come celebrate the wonder of our landscape through song with Gigi Love.

Between 2015 and 2017, Love worked on an album commemorating the National Park Service Centennial, traveling to nearly two dozen parks to learn their unique stories and capture them in song. Her folk music tells the stories of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, Acadia, Glacier, and more. Of the Rocky Mountains, she wrote “hear the whispering pines of Trail Ridge Road, a bugling elk hits a high note.” Love’s album is dedicated to the park founders, the future generations, those who do not have access to nature, and Earth itself. She promotes stewardship of the land and protection of our natural spaces.

The program is free and open to the public. For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

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2019 Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival This Weekend!

Immerse yourself in Celtic culture at the highland festival this weekend in Estes Park.

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Inc. hosts the largest such festival in the country. The event includes Scottish athletics, the best in Celtic rock and folk music, and live field performances.

2019 Festival Field Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Sept.

6-8, 2019.

For more than three decades, Estes Park has been the backdrop for one of the nation's largest celebrations of the heritage, the sounds, the tastes, and the arts of the Scottish and Irish cultures.

Held annually the weekend after Labor

Day with guests hailing from Great Britain, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and, of course, the United States.

One of the weekend highlights is the free hour-long parade on Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park's main street starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Bagpipes, drummers, dancers, clans in tartan, Dogs of the British Isles, brass military bands and precision drill teams give a preview of what can be seen on the festival grounds.

Festival Activities: Scottish Irish Shopping Markets: Browse a variety of Scottish and Irish vendors in the shopping tents to find highland inspired jewelry, clothing,

kilts, accessories, home dĂŠcor, and more.

Scottish Athletics: Strong Man Competition. On the Festival field, there will be hammer throws, putting the stone, and caber throwing contests.

Dogs Of the British Isles: Dog Agility & Herding, Terrier Races & Dog Exhibit Booths Tattoo Estes 2019 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

2019 Estes Celtic Folk Concert - Friday, September 6, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

2019 Estes Ceilidh Rock Concert - Saturday, September 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

2019 Featured Entertainers: Albannach * Syr * Tempest * The Gothard Sisters * Sligo Rags * The

Brigadoons * Seamus Kennedy * Chambless & Muse *Gobs O'Phun *Singing Pilgrams * Macgilliossa Band * Athletics * Us/intl Jousting Championships * Pipe Band Competitions * Irish Dance * Highland Dance * Exhibitions Dogs Of The British Isles * Folk Music Join the jousting knights, Irish and Highland dancer, hoisting athletes, bagpipers, groups and families of all ages who will be catching the Celtic spirit at this festival - surrounded by the scenic peaks of Estes Park!

You can buy tickets or festival packages, including a three-day pass, and VIP packages by calling 1-800-90ESTES or go to scotfest.com

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2019 Ballot: Tabor And Proposition CC Dems Host Speaker In Estes Park On September 15

Peyton Wilkerson 11th Grade

Congratulations to Peyton Wilkerson, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for September 6, 2019.

At EPHS Peyton is a member of the Mountain Biking/Cycling Team. Over the summer, Peyton raced and trained hard for this years Nationals Biking Competition in Winter Park, July 26.

Peyton did amazing and placed third

overall, out of 150 racers.

When he’s not in school, he enjoys mountain biking and cycling.

Peyton’s favorite quote is “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”

After high school, Peyton wants to continue bike racing competitively in college.

Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.

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Sept. 14 Full Moon

The Estes Valley Democrats are hosting a discussion of Colorado’s TABOR amendment and the related Proposition CC that will be on our November 2019 Colorado ballot. This presentation will be on Sunday, September 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Room.

This meeting is open to the public and features guest speaker, Carol Hedges, Executive Director of the Colorado Fiscal Institute, a non-profit organization focusing on public policy for Colorado’s fiscal health.

Understanding TABOR’s impacts on Colorado and the resolutions contained in Proposition CC will be important in understanding what is at stake for your vote on this ballot issue in November.

TABOR’s adoption in 1992 has resulted in severe restrictions on funding services and public investment in Colorado, including education and transportation.

For example, Colorado’s per pupil funding of education ranked us a low 39th out of all 50 states in 2018.

TABOR affects all taxing districts and governments in the state, no matter how small. Many Colorado counties, municipalities, and school districts already have voted to eliminate or change TABOR’s revenue caps. Proposition CC will apply elimination of restrictive TABOR caps to Colorado state government as a whole.

Our guest speaker, Carol Hedges, has a long history studying the intricacies of TABOR and its impact on Colorado.

She has a law degree from the University of Kansas and a degree in Public Affairs from Emporia State University.

After holding positions with the National Governor’s Association and in Colorado Governor Romer’s Administration, Carol joined the Bell Policy Center.

In 2003 she was a primary author of an analysis of the impact of TABOR on Colorado entitled“Ten Years of Tabor.” In 2013, Carol and another associate created the Colorado Fiscal Institute to focus on making tax and budget policies support equity and widespread economic prosperity.

Please join us for this interesting and timely presentation. For more information, email Vicky Henry, Democratic PCP Coordinator, at DemsVHenry@yahoo.com.

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Nonpartisan Open House To Watch The Democrats’ Thursday Debate As part of its Election Fever series of programs, the Estes Valley Library is offering a nonpartisan open-house viewing of next week’s televised debate among the Democrats running for president. The debate is scheduled for Thursday, September 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will be shown on the big screen in the Hondius Room. The Spanish-language broadcast will be screened at the same time in the Wasson Room.

This viewing opportunity is offered as a public service and is open to everyone, regardless of political affiliation. The library normally screens the debates of both major parties, and would do so again; however, only the Democrats are hosting debates in 2019. While the Democrats may schedule additional

presidential debates this fall, only the September 12 date is planned for a library program. Additional election year programs will be planned for 2020 with coverage of both parties.

Thursday’s program is a service especially for those who may not have television at home or who may enjoy watching in a casual setting with friends and neighbors.

Refreshments will be provided, and to keep the local spirit light and friendly, soft foam “rebuttal balls” will be available for occasional tossing at the screen.

Advance registration is encouraged but not required. To register, visit the Library’s Event Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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It’s My Privilege.

Handling trauma is never a small matter. Combine it with altitude, and it can become a big deal. That’s why Jessica feels so privileged to work in her hometown alongside some of the country’s most highly trained EMS professionals, most with 20 years on the job and some with advanced expertise in ight operations. Training: it’s crucial when handling emergencies, especially those in the elevated place you call home.

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Estes Park Medical Center is now Estes Park Health. New name, same independence that puts our community rst.

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BOND PARK DOWNTOWN ESTES PARK Brats, Hot Dogs, Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks, Desserts, Corn on the Cob, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream, Fresh Lemonade and FUN!!

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Sunday September 22 11:00-1:00 Brad Fitch and Band

11:00-1:00 Wendy Woo Band

1:30-3:30 Last Men on Earth

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1:30-3:30 Cody Bryan Band

4:00-6:00 Amplified Souls

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Buy your raffle tickets at Autumn Gold or in advance from any Sunrise Rotary member.

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Saturday, Sept. 28: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, Sept. 29: 10 AM - 4 PM Free! Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park Bugling Contest n Crafts n Live Music Native American Dancing & Storytelling Live Raptors n Film n Food n Beer Rut Run 5K n & More! (estesparkrunning.org)

Complete schedule: ElkFest.com

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Art Studio Tour Is Next Weekend The Studio Tour happens to fall on the walls, decorative metal, lush plants, and same weekend as an art festival in Bond mosaic pathways are the backdrop to his Park. There will be a collection of great prayer wheels. Each kinetic wheel is finart downtown and around the valley. ished with the religious or spiritual The Studio Tour is a different event from iconography (or lettering) appropriate a gallery sale or festival, it is an opportu- to the owner. The idea is to put prayers nity to visit artists studios, see work in in the wheel so they may be spun out progress, samples, and wild ideas along into the world. Arnold is a meticulous with finished work. and thoughtful craftsman; he enjoys the creSeven local artists will ative (and technical) chalopen their home stulenges involved in making dios to demonstrate personal sacred art. their fine art and craft Arnold’s studio and garprocess: from woodden is located one half turning to ceramics, mile south of the US36 graphite drawings to causeway at 694 Fish graphic design and so Creek Rd. much more. The Art Studio Tour is next SatDeedee Hampton is a urday and Sunday, Sepstoryteller and cultural Deedee Hampton works in tember 14 & 15. commentator; she loves too many materials to list. Her humor, irony, color and There are a total of ten material library, her museumbeauty. Her studio is a artists participating in like home, and her variety of finplayful library full of this event (seven hosts, ished work (inside and in the glass, metal, paint, three guests). Two of garden) are worth visiting. wood—all materials she these artists build mixed uses to create paintings, media sculpture or contotems, and metal embossed idioms. struct a story from wood, glass, metal, You may know Deedee’s Spirit Animal and…whatever other material might be paintings from the utility boxes she required. painted near the post office and the Joe Arnold has created a Sacred Art banner hanging from the Estes parking Garden filled with prayer wheels and garage.

In addition to paintings, Deedee shrines for contemplation, meditation will be featuring unique mosaics for the and prayer. The temples of Asia and the garden made of glass and china on Colsacred places of Europe and Mexico have orado rocks, along with garden/home inspired his garden space: bottle glass

totems made of glass, ceramic and stone.

Her home is a veritable folk-art museum from her travels throughout Central American and Asia. Deedee’s studio is located on Chasm Lane off Devils Gulch Rd., just east of the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead.

Deedee will host guest artist Leah DeCapio. Leah is a functional potter who operated a studio/gallery in Glen Haven until she was forced to relocate after the flood. She is now living in Nederland and continues to make pots with her husband. She carves floral and landscape design into her sandwich plates, vases, and serving bowls. You may have seen her side plates at Bird & Jim? Choose the route that best serves you; visit one studio or all seven. Some locations are right off the highway; others are up a dirt road. Printed maps are available at sponsors businesses, or download a guide from estesartsdistrict.org/studio-tour.

This event is founded and funded by artists. The goal is to provide locals and guests alike an opportunity to meet their creative neighbors, see the process of making, and buy art. Additional support is provided by local businesses that value creative culture: RE/MAX Peggy Lynch Team, First Colorado Realty, Estes Arts District, Bird & Jim Restaurant, Sky Run Vacation Rentals, Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co., Elkins Whiskey and Kind Coffee provide additional support. Viva Creative Culture!

Leah DeCapio throws pots on the wheel or builds by hand using slabs and coils. She is known for her carving work.

These plates are made of white clay, covered in slip, and the negative space is carved away.

Joe’s Sacred Art Garden is a retreat of pensive silence, shrines, and meticulously crafted prayer wheels.

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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! $679,000 2209 Fish Creek Rd.

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THIS EXTRAORDINARY HIGH DRIVE HOME offers fantastic views of the Continental Divide and Longs Peak. Custom built in 2013, this rustic modern home sits on almost 2 acres of quiet, private landscape prevalent to all kinds of wildlife.

THIS INVITING FAIRWAY CLUB CONDO has all the upgrades from the leathered Silestone counter tops and character hickory cabinets in the kitchen to the tankless hot water heater in the hidden storage area and everything in-between.

WARM, INVITING ATMOSPHERE in this cabin w/ breathtaking views. Great Room has cathedral ceiling, fireplace & hardwood floors. LG eat in kitchen & master suite. Most furnishings included. Use as a vacation rental or your 2nd home! Near Lake Estes walking path & fishing.

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hefty fine.

Of course, part of the confusion is that too much of our local population does not fully understand exactly what is recyclable here. It is easy to say metal, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard are recyclable materials. It is quite another to explain what constitutes recyclable in any specific collection, after restrictions by shape, size, type, and color are applied to facilitate sorting by machines at the MRF. Larimer County offers the Residential Recycling Center (RRC) at 640 Elm Road, available free to Estes households. Once you are there, Carol can help you determine what is and isn’t single stream recyclable (metal, plastic, paper and cardboard). Glass collection, now source separated, is also recycled (separately) at the RRC. Plastic shopping bags, as well as black plastic “trash” bags, cannot be placed into any recycling bins: not at the RRC, not at the Transfer Station, not in your curbside collection bin. However, they are (if clean and dry) recyclable at Safeway or The Country Market.

Anything organic is also excluded from recycling. At home, we can easily dump and rinse containers so that they are clean and dry. No food or liquid should be placed in recycling – ever! So far, Estes offers no public option for composting so anything compostable must be placed in the landfill container. (Note: #7 PLA compostable plastic cannot be recycled and is only compostable using the high heat of an industrial com-

You Can’t Recycle Gooey!

By: Judi Smith

The bear resistant trash cans on Elkhorn were removed due to contamination of the recycling side. There was good reason for the removal. Ice and sugary liquid kept appearing in the recycling, making a gooey mess and negating all possible recyclability. So perhaps, until we have a viable method of communicating to our visitors what belongs in the recycling side, recycling on Elkhorn does not work. But how do other towns do it?

Germany recycling regulations are consistent throughout the country. However, in the USA, each municipality, often each company, has their own rules for what is and isn’t “recyclable.” This often depends on the capability of the machinery at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) or, worse yet, on the current market value of the recyclable material (which fluctuates like a roller coaster).

Perhaps, until we find a viable way to identify what can and cannot go into these street-side cans, maybe even until we have a way to meet the rinsing requirement, we should follow Israel’s example and restrict street side recycling to water bottles.

However, visitors are not the only individuals contaminating our recycling containers in Estes. We, the local citizens, also make mistakes in what we put into recycling, both on the street and at

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home. One of the biggest problems was what local households added to Town cans. If we want our bear-resistant containers back in place, we must convince the Town that we can use them responsibly.

A street side water bottle cage in Israel.

Any Town owned trash containers are intended for the use of locals and visitors who need a place to put the trash that we are using on the street. The public trash containers are not for household trash (either landfill or recycling).

In fact, placing your household trash in publicly owned trash cans is against the law. Additionally, placing your trash in your neighbors’ cans (or in a business dumpster) can also be illegal. Placing your trash (without permission) into cans when someone else pays the collection fee is theft. It is officially called “theft of service” and can result in a

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poster.) There are no other options for yard waste or food waste unless you have a back yard composter – or enough compostables to warrant a trip to Ault or Boulder. When in doubt – leave it out –

Top of a household recycling can in Las Vegas, depicting what can and cannot be tossed into it.

then check for future reference.

For more tips on how to recycle, see the new Facebook page: Estes Recycles or attend the next League of Women Voters and Community Recycling Committee meeting at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, at the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Ave.

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1085 Pine Knoll Dr. $570,000 • 3BR/3BA Douglas Fir w/ Concrete Tile Roof • Treed Setting with Rock Outcroppings • Current Short Term Rental License

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Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course To Host First Green Event Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course will host an innovative environmental education outreach program that uses golf courses as environmental learning labs, when golf course superintendent, John Feeney welcomes the 5th Graders from Estes Park Elementary School for a First Green event on 9/11/2019. First Green focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) principles where students get hands-on learning opportunities in a real-life setting. First Green curriculum benefits students in upper elementary school through High School by helping them apply their classroom knowledge in an outdoor setting. Students will participate in five stations where they will learn about composting, comparing different soils and how the soils affect the plants, tools on the green, math on the course and a putting competition. The first group of students are

scheduled to arrive at the course at 10:25, attend the labs and eat lunch. The second group of students are scheduled to arrive at the course at noon, eat lunch and then attend the labs. The schedule includes Media are encouraged to attend the event, but should contact John Feeney at john@wvrpd.org prior to the day of the field trip. To learn more about First Green visit www.TheFirstGreen.org. First Green is a program of the Environmental Institute of Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, which is the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. The association provides education, information and representation to more than 18,000 members in more than 78 countries.

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Last Nine, Wine & Dine For The Season Set For September 18th Calling all golfers-this is your last chance to participate in Nine, Wine & Dine this season.

Sign up at the 18 hole golf course front desk for Wednesday September 18th.

Check in is at 3:00 and the prize fee is only $3.00 per player. Players can use their golf pass and cart pass, otherwise the regular fee is $30.00 plus the $3.00 prize fee. Players who are having dinner after nine holes at Smokin’ Dave’s must sign up at the front desk to ensure a reservation with the group. Four prizes will be awarded at the dinner. See you there.

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Saturday Sept. 7 2pm to 4pm 851 Black Canyon Drive B Beautiful home in the highly desirable Black Canyon Hills H Subdivision, tucked into the evergreens with outstanding views. Wonderfully updated with higho quality counters, windows, doors as well as lots of q fantastic built-in cabinets, closets, and shelving. f fa Beautiful moss fireplace with two openings on two B levels.

Master loft bedroom, walls of windows, high le ceilings, wrap-around deck, oversized garage, and ce wonderful floor plan make this lovely mountain w home a place you will never want to leave. Bring your h imagination and dreams—Seller has offered $10,000 cash back for a remodeling allowance. $685,000

Famed Takács Quartet To Perform At The Old Gallery In Allenspark One of the world’s premiere string quartets will be performing in the little neighboring town of Allenspark, a short 20-minute drive up Highway 7 from Estes Park.

formed regularly at the Stanley Hotel and Hempel Hall—a tradition that was ended by the epic flood of 2013.

Fortunately for Allenspark, Dave Pinkow, the Community Host for the

On Saturday, September 14 the famed Takács String Quartet will be performing at The Old Gallery in Allenspark.

The quartet has been the recipient of three Gramophone Awards, a Grammy Award, three Japanese Record Academy Awards, Disc of the Year at the inaugural BBC Music Magazine Awards and Ensemble Album of the Year at the Classical Brits.

The quartet consists of Edward Dusinberre, violin; Harumi Rhodes, violin; Geraldine Walther, viola and András Fejér, cello. Members of the Takács Quartet are Faculty Fellows at the University of Colorado Boulder where they have helped develop a string program with a special emphasis on chamber music.

The quartet is known to play with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, that combines four distinct musical personalities and brings fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire.

The ensemble performs regularly in venues like the Aspen Music Festival, but they have grown to love performing for audiences along the Peak-to-Peak Highway. For a couple of decades, under the sponsorship of the Chamber Music Society of Estes Park, the ensemble per-

event at The Old Gallery and a former CU music faculty member, was contacted by a member of the quartet who expressed an interest in resuming their performances in nearby mountain communities.

“The Old Gallery is a perfect place, and many of us had been dreaming of their performing at TOG for some time.

Now, for a fourth year, the Takács Quartet has graciously agreed to perform at The Old Gallery—they love the acoustics here and the intimacy of the venue. We’re just thrilled,” Pinkow said.

Tickets are $50 in advance and are available at The Old Gallery and theoldgallery.org There are a limited number of tickets available for this event and it’s always a sell-out. The concert starts at 4:30 p.m, with wine and light snacks available as well.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Carpooling to the event is encouraged as parking is limited at The Old Gallery. Fortunately, overflow parking is available east of the Gallery on the Highway 7 right of way and in the parking lot just on the other side of the Fire Station.

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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 $489,000.

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Estes Park Chorale Seeks New Members Dance Classes At The Estes Valley Community Center Rebecca Gilberto’s family background includes art, music and science, but dance has always been her passion! She studied dance during college, earning a B.S. and M.A. in Physical Education/Dance/Health from Ball State University, and started teaching in 1973.

“The very first dance class I ever taught was square dance for senior citizens at the Community Center in Shawano, Wisconsin, in 1973”. Gilberto’ professional teaching career began in Wisconsin as a PE and dance instructor, as well as providing gymnastics and cheerleading coaching. She moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1977 and initiated the first high school dance curriculum at a public school in the state. In 1981, Gilberto joined Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as the Director of Dance Programs until 1995, and also served as the Artistic Director of the Wake Forest University Dance Company during her tenure.

Gilberto and her husband moved to Colorado when their youngest decided to attend college at Colorado State University. She joined the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District as a fitness and dance teacher, after certification as a Zumba®, ZumbaGold® and SilverSneakers® instructor.

Gilberto will be teaching Ballroom Dancing this fall at the Estes Valley Community Center. She commented,

“Teaching Ballroom Dancing will be a blast from my past! I taught this class for fifteen years at Wake Forest University. It’s a “social” version of ballroom dancing that does not require partners – the class was always packed and everyone had a great time!” The $65 12-class series will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, September 16 thru October 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room at EVCC. Gilberto will also be adding Moms and Tots, Baby Ballerinas and Adult Jazz Dance to EVCC’s fall offerings.

Moms and Tots is a 40minute class for kids ages 3 to 5 and their parents that promotes locomotor skills, coordination and rhythm. Baby Ballerinas is focused on introducing basic skills, including how to come into a dance class, basic ballet positions and steps for children ages 4 to 5. It will be a low-key introduction with no costumes to purchase.

Adult Jazz will teach the basics of jazz, Broadway and lyrical dances, culminating in a choreographed dance number by the end of the session. Please visit evrpd.com for the full descriptions and schedules of all Rebecca Gilberto’s classes.

Gilberto is thrilled to have her dance instruction career come full circle, again teaching in a Community Center environment!

For more info and to register, call 970586-8191 or visit evrpd.com.

The Estes Park Chorale will begin rehearsals for its 50th anniversary season on Wednesday, September 11th from 7:00-8:45 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. The Estes Park Chorale performs a variety of choral music and presents two concerts per year. Our first concert, “Seasons of Light” will be held on November 23rd

and will feature songs of hope and light for the holiday season.

If you love to sing and would like to find out more about the Chorale, please join us for our first rehearsal. We have a special need for more tenors and basses, but all voice parts are welcome! For more information, contact Denise Stookesberry at 586-9130 or estesparkchorale@gmail.com.

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This 2 bedroom condo features an open floor plan, gas fireplace in the living room and a patio off of the master bedroom. 2nd story deck off of main living area looks out onto views of mountains and Lake Estes.

Enjoy being close to town and easy access to escape into Mother Nature too. Lots of storage space inside the condo and in the 1 car attached garage. Well established HOA. Come take a look and make an offer!

Kids Need You! Do you like making a difference? Do you have 1-3 hours per week to spend with a youth building a one- to-one friendship? Positive adult role models are needed as mentors for youth in the Estes Valley.

At Partners Mentoring Youth our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social, and academic lives.

After one year in the Partners Mentor-

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Hong Kong: Democracy Or Bust 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 Professor Steve Thomas.

Professor Steve Thomas began teaching Chinese Politics, Human Rights, and International Relations at CU Denver in 1976, the year Mao died and China be-

gan reforms that many hoped would lead to full democracy. As massive prodemocracy demonstrations in Hong Kong now enter their 6th month, the outcome will have critical implications for the future of democracy in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. Steve will discuss the many factors that are going to determine the outcome…."

All are welcome. Please join us. If questions, please call Randy Maharry 515-229-8299.

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Photographing The Wildlife Of Kawuneeche Are you looking for the perfect weekend getaway to completely immerse yourself in Rocky’s beautiful mountain scenery? If sitting by a campfire watching stars at night and scouting out wildlife to photograph by day suits you well, come join our class, Photographing the Wildlife of Kawuneeche on September 19th through the 21st with top Colorado wildlife photographer, Lee Kline.

This expert Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute instructor will take your photography skills to the next level by showing you the methods, equipment, and techniques will need in order to capture wildlife on camera like never before. Participants for this three- day course will be provided with overnight accommodations and a series of homecooked meals at the Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge in Grand Lake throughout the duration of the course. Photographers should plan on bringing snacks, water, and warm layers for spending time in the field, as well as a camera bag with their equipment and accessories.

The instructor recommends that participants bring the photography equipment that is most available and familiar to them and participants are encouraged to bring as much as they are willing to

carry throughout the duration of the weekend course. For a more detailed packing list, please call the RMC Field Institute for more information.

Lee Kline uses his skills as a frequent outdoorsman and as an amateur naturalist to capture award-winning images of the wild scenes in Colorado and across North America. His work as a distinguished writer and photographer has appeared for more than 30 years in a wide array of magazines, books, calendars, and more. Additionally, his expert artistry speaks for itself in his popular book, Colorado Wildlife Portfolio, as well as his DVD titled, Through My Lens – A North American Wildlife Picture Show. Kline is excited to have you join him on your own photography journey to see what new heights you may soar to as an aspiring (or accomplished) wildlife photographer.

Please reach out to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute to find out more about our other photography courses or to sign up for Photographing the Wildlife of Kawuneeche today! Our website can be found at rmconservancy.org/ or you are welcome to give us a call at (970) 586-3262 to learn more.

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Estes Park Women's Golf Association Results For September 3, 2019 On Tuesday, Sept. 3, 32 members played the game of the day, called "NOSE." In this game, net scores on the holes starting with N, O, S, or E were counted. The winners were: 1st Flight: 1st Place: Kim Ames 37 2nd Place, tie: Marianne Casey and Carla Spreng-Webb 38 2nd Flight: 1st Place, tie: Carrie Logan and Margi Cantrell 34 3rd Place, tie: Kay Nikolaus, Hulda

Bachman and Judi Cunningham 38 3rd Flight: 1st Place, tie: Diane Butler and Cindy Minier 39 3rd Place, tie: Claudia Irwin and Laura Mulder 40 4th Flight: 1st Place: Charlene Hooyer 30 2nd Place: Linda Bowie 32 EPWGA is pleased to welcome two new members to our league, Kim Ames and Deb Mauk!

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The Best Of Fall, Packed Into 12 Shiny Pages It happens four times a year. A shiny new Programs & Services Guide launches us into a new season. It’s time to settle back with your copy, maybe with your tea or coffee, and begin circling your calendar dates through November.

This Fall’s Guide is designed with you in mind: your feedback has told us how you prefer to get information. This publication is a one-stop source to save you time, arranging library programs into easy-to-browse categories.

Pick up your copy at the library, or around town—or read it online. Look for the autumn-colored cover with a collage of book-page leaves. And don’t be timid about taking one home. We print plenty—and restock them throughout the season. As the cover says: “This copy is yours!” So take one home and highlight your favorites for easy planning.

We’d like to draw your attention to just a few of the many highlights found within: A great line-up of writers are coming our way. Colorado author Laura Pritchett (September 18) and environmental writer Kathleen Dean Moore (September 19) will be here thanks to the good fortune of the 2019 Western Literature Association conference happening in Estes Park. Register soon so we can save you a seat.

The Library Friends & Foundation Annual Meeting on October 4 welcomes longtime local Gary Coleman, discussing the book “Miracle on Buffalo Pass: Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217.” Coleman was one of the survivors

interviewed for this book’s riveting true story. Check the Guide for RSVP details.

Estes Park is privileged to be one of the first stops for historian Maurice Isserman’s book-launch tour on November 14, debuting “The Winter Army: the World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division.” Thanks to our partners at Macdonald Book Shop, you can get an autographed copy. Get the Guide for details and be sure to register.

You might be wondering—when is the next One Book One Valley? You’ve told us that fall is already a busy time—so this popular tradition is moving to January 2020. That said, the suspense will be over on November 8 at the Unveiling Party to reveal the book community members chose through last spring’s vote. More details in the guide!

The guide is also a window to what’s new on the shelves—specifically in the Library of Things. “What is a Library of Things?” you ask. It’s the name for those awesome kits we check out to help you learn a new skill, try out a hobby, or test out a device. Arriving this fall are a Verilux Happy Light and a backyard Critter Cam. Of course, we haven’t yet scratched the surface of what’s in the Fall Guide. You’ll revel in discovering all the Maker, Tech, Current Affairs, Citizenship and Kids programs brimming upon those 12 pages.

So relax in your comfiest chair with this great new publication—then you won’t miss any of this season’s exciting offerings.

EPHS Drum Major Scholarship

Senior Drum Major Arden Thompson presents a scholarship check to Abby Kamprath to Attend the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy.

For the past few years, The Abel Team-Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado has provided full scholarships to pay for the drum majors of the Estes Park High School Marching Band to go to the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy. This Academy helps students across the country to better their leadership skills as well as their conducting and musical technique. This year, sophomore Abby Kamprath received the scholarship. This camp involves hundreds of high school aged drum majors who all have the same goals and aspirations for their own bands at

home. “It’s fun to be in an atmosphere where everybody has common interests” said Abby on the environment of the academy. “I thought I was really prepared to be a drum major but as I learned more about teaching, I realized that I had even more to learn. It opened my eyes to what a great leader is. The teachers and mentors were wonderful role models and taught how to lead. It was a life changing experience.”

At camp, Abby learned a variety of skills which are sure to help our four time state winning marching band with a 5th championship state title.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY FALL HOURS The Library’s fall hours are: Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Being Awareness Book Club: “When Things Fall Apart” Begins Saturday, September 14, 10:30 am – noon, Wasson Room We can transform, pain, fear and anxiety, says author Pema Chödrön, by opening our hearts in ways never imagined.

Join this three-part discussion facilitated

by MeeMee Lahman, Behavior Health Clinician for SummitStone Health Partners. Discussion continues on October 12 and November 9. Participants must attend all three dates. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and pick up a complimentary copy of the book.

An Evening with author Laura Pritchett

Wednesday, September 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies In partnership with the Western Literature Association conference, the community is invited to a presentation by Colorado author Laura Pritchett, winner of the Milkweed National Fiction Prize.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

An Evening with author Kathleen Dean Moore Thursday, September 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies In partnership with the Western Literature Association conference, the community is invited to a presentation by Kathleen Dean Moore, whose writings explore our cultural relationship to the natural world. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Book Discussion: “Wild Comfort” Tuesday, September 24, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Hondius Room After suffering a series of personal losses, author Kathleen Dean Moore turned to the comfort of wild rivers, ancient forests, and windswept islands.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and receive a copy of the book while supplies last.

Book Discussion: “Great Colorado Bear Stories” Thursday, September 26, 6:30 - 8 pm, Hondius Room Laura Pritchett’s stories tell the fascinating natural history of bears, along with gripping tales of their deadly and near-death encounters with humans.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and receive a copy of the book while supplies last.

TECH Tech Express Tuesday, September 10, drop-in 10:30 a.m. - noon, Makerspace Participants are invited to drop in with quick questions about their phones, tablets, laptops, email, or apps. Library staff will try to diagnose the issue, offer an answer, or make a recommendation for follow-up. Registration encouraged but not required.

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2019 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need. The 2019 ornament features a photo of a black bear taken in Rocky Mountain National Park by Kris Hazelton.

Ornaments are available for $14 each at several Estes Park locations: Estes Park Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue, the Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue, and Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village. A limited number of ornaments from previous years are also

available at Town Hall.

Ornaments may also be ordered by mailing your request and payment (no cash) to the Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P.O. Box 1200 in Estes Park, CO 80517.

Please calculate your order total to include shipping costs. Shipping for one ornament is $6.00, shipping for two ornaments is $6.50, shipping for three ornaments is $12.50, and shipping for four ornaments is $13. Payment with a card is an option; however, additional fees will apply.

For more information or to pay with a card, please contact Kim McEachern at kimmceachern@estes.org or by calling 970-577-3567.

Thursday evening, September 12, 6-9 p.m., Hondius Room This nonpartisan open-house viewing is open to everyone, whatever your political affiliation or leaning. A public service especially for those who may not have TV, or who may enjoy watching in a casual setting. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. Televisado en español, en el mismo tiempo, en la Sala de Wasson.

WORKSHOPS Selecting and Applying to College

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Hondius Room Longtime college administrator Kaye Orten will explain the process and best strategies for selecting and applying to the college of your choice, to help ease anxiety for students and parents alike.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Repair Clinic: Clothing Repair and Alteration Wednesday, September 25, 7-8 p.m., Makerspace, offered again Friday, September 27, 10-11 a.m.

Ready to hem your own jeans and replace your own buttons? This workshop discusses hand and machine-sewing techniques to breath new life into old garments, while using the Makerspace’s new sewing machines. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

CITIZENSHIP Citizenship Exam Preparation Wednesday, September 18, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wasson Room Weekly classes begin for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and

pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Participants are invited to this supportive class, whether or not they are currently ready to apply. Class materials are provided.

No advance registration is necessary.

STORYTIMES Storybook Explorers: “Look & Look—Patterns” Saturday, September 21, 11:15 to 11:45 a. m., Hondius Room This book club is for kids ages 0 to 6 and their parents and caregivers. This month’s selection is National Geographic for Kids’ “Look & Learn—Patterns.”

Families will join in a thematic activity and take home a copy of the book. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS Try-It Tuesday: Walking Aliens Tuesday, September 24, 4 to 5 p.m., Hondius Room Kids in grades K through 5 will create one-of-a-kind 3D wind-up toys using Model Magic and pipe cleaners. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

LIBRARY PARKING Q&A with Town Parking & Transit Manager Thursday, September 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., library entrance Town of Estes Park Parking & Transit Manager Vanessa Solesbee has been 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 just outside the Library, in conjunction with Farmer’s Market. No registration is required.

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.

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Things To Do With EVRPD All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted.

This list is just a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming! Visit evrpd.com for additional information as well as complete class, program, event and activity listings. To register, call 970-5868191 or visit evrpd.com. We will be open during normal business hours for Scot’s Fest weekend!

DANCE Sweatin’ to the 80s: Jan Tenzer’s NEW 80s aerobic dance class inspired by Richard Simmons Weekly starting September 3; Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-2 p.m., Lower Fitness. $5 Drop-in.

Ballroom Dancing with Rebecca Gilberto Mondays and Wednesdays, September 16 to October 23; 6-7 p.m. (ages 14+) $65 for 12-week series, advance registration required. No partners required!

Adult Jazz Dance with Rebecca Gilberto Wednesdays, September 25 thru October 30; 11:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m., Upper fitness. (ages 18+) $45 for 6-week series, registration required.

Baby Ballerinas with Rebecca Gilberto Wednesdays, September 25 thru October 30; 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m., Upper fitness. (ages 3-5) $45 for 6-week series, registration required.

Moms (or Dads) & Tots: Let’s Get Moving! with Rebecca Gilberto Mondays, September 23 thru October 28; 10 a.m.-10:50 a.m., Upper fitness. (ages 35) $45 for 6-week series, registration required.

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 $8 for Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party taken together.

TRAVEL Day Trip to Grand Lake Wednesday, September 18; 9 a.m.-approximately 5:30 p.m. $24 per person fee includes round-trip transportation and admission to RMNP. Lunch and shopping are on your own, registration required.

Shades of Ireland-A special presentation by Joshua Ogden with Collette Travel Thursday, September 19; 1-2 p.m.; Estes Valley Community Center Free, registration required.

Day Trip to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg Wednesday, October 2; 9 a.m.-approximately 5:30 p.m. (ages 13+) $56 per person fee includes round-trip transportation and admission. Lunch is on your own; bring a sack lunch or eat at the Lion’s Den Café.

Registration required.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Blood Drive sponsored by EVRPD and Estes Park Health Monday, September 9; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.;

Estes Valley Community Center For more info, call Lisa Taylor at 970577-4390.

Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, September 16; 9:30-10 a.m.; Estes Valley Community Center Free, drop-in; all ages welcome.

Tai Chi for Arthritis with Mike Curtiss Level 1: Fridays, September 6 thru October 25; 9-10 a.m. $55 for 8-week session; advance registration required.

Level 2: Fridays, September 6 thru October 25; 10:15-11:15 a.m. $55 for 8-week session; advance registration required.

Healthy Habits for Life with Rev. Dr. Anna Copeland Six-week session, Thursdays, September 12 to October 17; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (ages 16+) $65 per person; advance registration required.

LIFELONG LEARNING Spanish Classes (Conversational Focus) with José Almeida Beginner: Mondays, September 16 thru December 9; 5:30-7 p.m.

Intermediate: Tuesdays, September 17 thru December 10; 5:30-7 p.m.

Advanced: Wednesdays, September 18 thru December 11; 5:30-7 p.m. $100 for 14-week series; Registration required.

Guitar Lessons with Elia King Individual: September 11 thru October 16; 3 - 3:30 - 4 - 4:30 p.m. $150 for six 30-minute classes. Registration required.

Group: September 11 thru October 16; 5-5:45 p.m. $120 for six 45-minute lessons. Registration required.

The Great Courses® Fine Art DVD Lecture Series; The World’s Greatest Churches This week: Notre Dame and the recent fire Weekly on Mondays; September 9 to December 23, 10-11:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in. Discussion facilitated by Lois Sumey.

The Great Courses® Science DVD Lecture Series; Experiencing Hubble This week: The Sagittarius Star Cloud and The Star Factory inside the Eagle Nebula Weekly on Thursdays; Now through October 10, 10-11:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in. Discussion facilitated by Lois Sumey.

The Supreme Court and the American Society Weekly on Tuesdays; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

RECREATION Drop-in Outdoor Pickleball Every day, 8-11 a.m. (all ages) Stanley Park pickleball courts; free; dropin.

Drop-in Ping Pong Thursdays, 4-9 p.m. (all ages) Lower level; included with daily admission or membership; drop-in.

FALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES Youth Soccer September 9-October 19; (Pre-K thru 6th grade) $45 per player, advance registration required.

Outdoor Tennis Lessons September 9-25; (Pre-K thru 6th grade) $40 per player; advance registration required.

Indoor Tennis Lessons September 9-25; (Pre-K thru 6th grade) $40 per player; advance registration required.

Tumbling September 9-October 14; (ages 5-9) $40 per tumbler; advance registration required.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 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; 970581-3505.

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. (all ages) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

AQUATICS Join the EVRPD Aquatics Team– NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS! Flexible schedule - Make money keeping swimmers safe!

For more info, call 970-480-1308.

DISC GOLF Please note: Due to the elk rut, disc golf will be closed from now through Oct. 31.

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 Estes Valley Recreation Center at 660 Community Drive.

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Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomew’s Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group

Ave. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Al-Anon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers

Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

Estes Park Al-Anon

AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting

Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call (970) 481-3367 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

Also Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Wednesday 7 p.m.-open Friday 7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 453 W. Elkhorn

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

the increased difficulty of controlling safety issues around marijuana facilities, the reputation of Estes Park as a FAMILY destination, and the fact that such a change effects the communities outside of the town limits as well, we urge that such a decision not be limited to a Board decision but put before the voters.

Respectfully, Bud and Mary Duryea

Visual Impact To The Editor: I'm sure the Estes Park broadband project was well-intentioned, though I seriously doubt there was a hue and cry from residents demanding faster Internet, but I now feel that I'm living in an industrial zone and my beautiful mountain views have been defaced by towering phone poles and multiple thick power lines.

I don't recall being asked, being informed (was there a letter?) or having a vote (which I don't because I live in the county) on this project and certainly would not have known what it entailed in terms of the visual impact.

And worse, I already have very good Internet speed through my cable

The celebration of the life of Linda Jean Mckee will be September 14, 2019. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue in Estes Park. Following the service there will be a reception and sharing of memories at the American Legion Post 119, 850 North St. Vrain Avenue. Come join Linda’s family and friends to remember the life of this wonderful woman.

The 4th Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept.

Community Room Downstairs.

Decision Should Be Put To The Voters To The Editor: Following the acceptance of the initiated ordinance to permit the operation of a limited number of marijuana facilities within town limits the Town Board will consider the proposal at its September 10th meeting. They may either adopt this ordinance as submitted or refer it to the voters at a special municipal election. Given marijuana’s demonstrable role as a gateway drug,

Linda Jean Mckee

provider TDS so won't benefit in any way. Every time I sit on my deck now, I'm appalled at what progress hath wrought.

I've read the town's information on the project and see no mention of the visual impact. Had the infrastructure been limited to major highways, it might have been acceptable, though still ugly, but to erect these giant poles and multiple, thick, black lines in a residential neighborhood where residents have to look at them should have been taken into consideration. I moved to Estes Park to enjoy the beauty of the mountains, not to live under an electrical grid.

Kathye Thomas

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Community Bible Study Reconvenes In September Community Bible Study of Estes Valley is welcoming returning members and seeking new ones as it starts its 27th year on September 9. As in previous years, members meet each week—September through April, with breaks for holidays—for in-depth study of portions of the Bible.

“Return to Jerusalem is the theme this year," says Robbi Telfer, CBS teaching director. “It’s about God bringing His people back to their land after their exile in Babylonia. It’s an encouraging study of God's faithfulness which covers the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.”

“It’s the story of a broken people in a foreign land,” says Katie Soliday, CBS teaching director. “And how God calls them, individually and corporately, to return to Him and the home He establishes for them. He has never left them nor forsaken them even though they turned their back on Him.” “This study unfolds chronologically. With readings about events as they happen in history, rather than one book at a time,” says Telfer, “We begin with a brief history of "how Israel ended up in this mess" and then dig into how God's love drew the Israelites to repentance and restored them to their land.”

“If you've ever wondered if God would give up on you for all your mistakes and failures,” adds Telfer. “Then this study will reassure you of a love that does not let go of us.”

“Return to Jerusalem is the story of real people trying to live out their lives in ways that honor God,” says Soliday.

“Since that’s what we all are trying to do, it seems particularly relevant.”

Community Bible Study is a nondenominational study of God’s word. The program in Estes is part of an effort initially launched in 1975 as one class in the Washington DC area. Now a national and international organization

that’s headquartered in Colorado Springs, CBS annually engages more than 450,000 adults and 210,000 students, youth and children worldwide.

Weekly meetings of Estes Valley CBS consist of a short welcome message, facilitated core group sessions during which specific bible passages are discussed, followed by a teaching lesson delivered by a teaching director and a written commentary developed by CBS. Meetings are held at two times.

An evening class, led by Telfer meets 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays starting September 9, at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. It has core groups for men, women, and teens. Heavy snacks are available at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate members coming from work or school. Please contact Sallie Brackman, 816225-9130 or Robbi Telfer, 970586-5260 Starting September 10 Soliday leads a day class that meets every Tuesday, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., at the Mountain View Bible Fellowship.

This class features discussion groups for women of all ages and classes for children. Only children (babies through grade 6) who are pre-registered can attend. Please contact Lynn Lykins, 970480-5255 or Katie Soliday, 970-586-9576 to preregister children and get answers to your questions.

Additionally, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays a core group meets remotely at Good Samaritan Village--in the multipurpose room of the assisted living wing—to discuss each week’s lesson.

“In today’s world, we often feel lost and broken with no safe place,” says Soliday.

“Return to Jerusalem reminds us that God continuously beckons us and only in Him do we find our true home. He has never left us either, but we have often lost our way to Him. So please join us at Community Bible Study as we discover how to return to the God we love.”

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Some weekend and evening shifts will be required.

Send your resume today to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com 172-174 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs.

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Assistant Town Administrator Close Date: Open until filled with first review September 13, 2019

QUALITY DEPARTMENT Director, Quality Management

Events Maintenance Worker I/II Close Date: Open until filled

SURGICAL SERVICES Certified Surgical Technologist - FT

Parks Maintenance Worker II/III Close Date: Open until filled

REHABILITATION SERVICES Physical Therapist – Full Time

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Marketing & Corporate Support

Full-Time BioLynceus provides solutions for environmental challenges.

Visit our careers page to learn more about open opportunities: biolynceus.com/careers

Housing Possible Murphy's Hotels are looking for Front Desk Team Members Full and part time positions available - call Loretta 1-970-480-2955 or apply at 1650 Big Thompson Av.

Join Our Team LIVING CENTER CNA – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available CNA - PRN LPN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN - PRN

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled

Police Officer Close Date: Open until filled

Volunteer/Committee Board Positions Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until Filled

Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled (Committee application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs

Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a seasonal or year round part time employee to assist with lawn mowing, grounds cleanup, and basic maintenance projects. This position can be full time if combined with housekeeping. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

Looking for a full time as well as a part time employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Prior work experience with dogs in some capacity preferred for this position. Flexible hours plus bonus package and partial benefits included for full time position. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to set up an interview.

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RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Homes

Commercial Rentals

Vans

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

2000 Ford Van 186,000 miles. $2,100 Phone# 970-586-3919

One or Two Families Shared Ranch housing on the Historic Overlook Ranch. Fully furnished 4 bedroom 2 bath main lodge on 12 acres. Ready to move in on Oct 1.

Minimum 8 month lease Oct - May. $3200/mo includes electric & water. You pay for 880 sq. ft. commercial propane only. Come check rental with two offices, it out. Call Gisela at large reception area, hand970-218-0054 or Ed at icapped bath, individual 970-218-0053 heating and A/C and front door parking. $880/mo. plus NNN and utilities.

Graves Avenue Plaza. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.

EXECUTIVE HOME, 4 BD 4BA, 4000 s.f. on 4 acres. Lakefront, Long Peak views. Picnic area, basketball, mini golf, ping pong, tree fort. October thru May. Two couple OK. $2400 including utilities.

No smoking. No pets.

Email weddings@estesparkweddingsite.com w/ your information.

Apartments One Bedroom and Studio apartment in Downtown Estes Park. $1,000/$800 plus utilities.

1 Year Lease.

(970) 480-5458 Call M-F 10am to 3pm.

Cabins

RVs

RV 20’ Damon Escaper 1989 Class C, Chevy, 62,350 mi. Sleeps 5, full kitchen & bath, awning, 2 pods, extras. $5,000 cash.

970/290-2275

ATVs

Room/Roommate Small efficiency apartment in home to rent weekly or monthly.

Available September 1.

Single person only, no pets and no smoking. Fully furnished, Cable TV, downstairs walk-in with natural light. Perfect for someone who comes to work in Estes Park for periods of time. $700 a month or $200 a week.

970-586-5425 Room for rent monthly $800/month including utilities Person Only No Pets No Smoking close to Estes Park Health and Town Call or Text for Details 970 480 7725

Storage Units Outside Storage Boats, cars, pickups, and trailers. Call 970-586-3224

2014/15 Kubota RTV 1140CPX - 3 Cyl Diesel, 4WD, Brand New 6-1/2’ BOSS V-Plow (Used Twice), Dump Box, Winch, Glass Windshield, Heater, New Camo Encl, Seats 6, Recently Serviced, 153 Hours. Great Condition! $15,000 FIRM. Please call 970-966-5135.

SERVICES Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Other-Misc

Wants To Rent For Lease - Furnished cabin home, deck on Fall River - 2BR, 1 BA, FP, WD Call 713-724-8596

Duplexes Small 1 bedroom duplex.

Perfect for 1 person, Non smoker, No pets, Near town. Recently remodel for $700 p/m. Utilities not included. A must see 303.720.1211

Looking for a place to rent. I’ve worked in Estes for 1yr and have a 7yr old lab. Under $1000.

660-591-6368

TRANSPORTATION Cars 1964 Ford Thunderbird 69,000 miles. $18,000 Phone# 970-586-3919

NOW OPEN UP HIGH GOLF CART SERVICE AND REPAIR NEXT TO UP TOP TOWING Across from Tiny Town On Moraine Avenue

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HOUSEHOLD Furniture FREE! 82” 3 cushion brown sofa, 42” round oak kitchen table w/ 4 chairs. All in good condition. FREE - U pick up.

Call 970-577-9982

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REAL ESTATE Adorable warm and cozy fully furnished Cabin close to schools, hospital & downtown. For Sale By Owner - $210,000. Call Now! 970-815-9607

Condos/Townhomes

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

REAL ESTATE Commercial

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

SALES

Classy Ladies ‘Lone Pine’ Leather Jacket.

Made in the USA - size large - rich brown color.

Excellent condition. $325.

970-586-1659

REAL ESTATE Homes New Offering Devils Gulch Rd 14 acres, 3BD 2BA “With a view to heaven!”

Gary 970-232-8343

Garage Sales September 7 New Kingswood town7 AM-Noon home! 2/2.5/1gar. Walk to 800 Bailey Lane town. Ask how you can qualify! Call Seth 970-310- All parish garage and bake sale. Featuring 7498. The Group, Inc. “Sonora dogs” provided by El Mex-Kal restaurant.

Lower parking lot of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. 920 Big Thompson Avenue. Friday Sept. 13 and Saturday, September 14. 8am to 2pm.

SALES

Prospect Estates Community Garage Sale Saturday Sept 7, 8am - ?

Locations: 409 Steele Ct, 1627 & 1635 & 1703 Prospect Estates Dr. Items: hand quilting frame, canning supplies, vintage toys, framed photos, storage cabinets, coffee table, queen size foam pad, motorcycle jacks, tools, grinders, socket sets, Chevy wheels and tires, chain saws, bb guns, Remington air guns, knives, push mowers, watches, clocks, lamps, hammock, electric heaters, child’s wagon, remote control toys, remote control drones, toys, pictures, snow shoes, ski poles, misc.

Location: Off Peak View Dr between Hwy 7 and Mary’s Lake Rd. Follow the signs.

ESTATE/MOVING/ GARAGE SALE 341 Homesteader Lane SEPT 6 & 7 8AM to 2 PM NO EARLY BIRDS 90” sofa, Vintage Century Chin-Hua d.r. table &chairs; kitchen table & chairs, collectibles, original artwork, Greig Steiner framed&lighted LONGS PEAK Transparent oil on glass, Adler sewing machine, outdoor furniture, yard equipment, and more.

EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Garage Sale 530 Ponderosa Drive Sat 8-10:30 Camping, Fitness, Tools, Books, Records, Picture Frame Shop.

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

NOTICES Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of Katherine Kilgore Levine a/k/a Katherine K. Levine a/k/a Katherine Levine, Deceased. Case Number 2019PR30414.

All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Larimer, County, Colorado on or before January 6, 2020 or the claims may be forever barred.

Charles Russell Levine, Person Giving Notice 408 Bristlecone Court Estes Park, CO 80517

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

ACUPUNCTURE

ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization

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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GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT

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 â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Aids / New & Repair â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Evaluations â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Protection â&#x20AC;¢ Ear Care / Wax Removal â&#x20AC;¢ 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 â&#x20AC;¢ Planting â&#x20AC;¢ Stonework â&#x20AC;¢ Maintenance Jeff Schmitt Owner

970.616.2703

sustainscapes77@gmail.com

â&#x20AC;¢ Tree Care â&#x20AC;¢ Fencing â&#x20AC;¢ Irrigation 20 Years Experience Horticulture Background Licensed and Insured Locally Owned and Operated

PAINTING

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PAINTING cont.

POWER GENERATION

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RV SERVICE

GARY’S RV SERVICE Winterize Your RV On Site Service LOCAL & REASONABLE PRINTING

*(970) 372-7033* RVDA-RVIA Certified Tech Available until Oct 15th

SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

PROPANE

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed • Bonded • Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

STORAGE

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

REAL ESTATE PEST CONTROL

TREE SERVICE

Property Pruners Full Tree Service, Landscaping and Fire Mitigation

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

343 S. St. Vrain Ave. #6 Estes Park, CO 80517 Steven@EPPruners.com Office: (970) 966-5113 propertypruners.com

Licensed & Insured

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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ROOFING

WINDOW CLEANING

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2341 Hondius Way

NE W

2625 Marys Lake Rd~28C

$987,000

800 MacGregor~H4

$235,000

$595,000

$234,500 Deer Path Ct~1.2 Acres

$369,000

$275,000 817 Ponderosa Ln

1461 Bluebell Dr

1010 S Saint Vrain~E2

505 Fall River Ln~B

$499,500

$649,000 1010 S Saint Vrain~E5

117 Wiest Dr

$295,000 175 Curry Dr~1.09 Acres

$210,000 Kerr Rd~45 Acres

$109,000

Call us to use our FREE Moving Truck.

$550,000