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Beautiful Black Bears Professional photographer Richard Hahn recently got some great photos of these cinnamon colored American black bears. The young cub obeyed his momma and stayed high in the tree. Richard knows to keep a safe distance and used his 400mm telephoto lens.

Photo by Richard H. Hahn www.alpenglowimages.info

This Weekend See pages 10 and 17

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Town Board, Board Of County Commissioners Meet November 9, 2015 The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees and the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners will meet November 9 at 4 p.m. in the Town Board Room, 170 MacGregor Avenue.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss draft amendments to the Estes Valley Development Code and Estes Park Municipal Code to more effectively manage short-term vacation rentals. Earlier this year the Town Board and County Commissioners directed staff to initiate a public process to begin preparing these regulatory changes. Since this time the Town has hosted two public forums and multiple small-scale focus groups. The meeting will be a roundtable approach for outcome-based land-use planning in the

Special Astronomy Night At Rocky Mountain National Park In conjunction with the White House Astronomy Night, Rocky Mountain National Park will be hosting our own celebration Monday, October 19, at 6 p.m. at the Moraine Park Discovery Center.

Join a park ranger for a thirty minute presentation about the wonders of the night sky followed by viewing through telescopes.

America's national parks contain many cherished treasures. Seeing the Milky Way or a particular constellation can be inspirational for park visitors. In Rocky Mountain National Park, as in other parks, natural darkness of starry skies is an important resource of this special place.

For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

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Estes Valley, with the Town Board and County Commissioners providing direction to staff. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and observe the work session, but public comment is not included in the agenda.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado. The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan – a unified vision for land- use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the Estes Valley Development Code. The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decision-making author-

ity lies with the County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions.

More information on this meeting will be posted at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings; questions may be directed to the Town of Estes Park’s Community Development Department at 970-5773721. A webpage for this project and related references is in development at www.estes.org/vacationrentals.

The site currently includes a white paper covering the current status of vacation rentals in the Estes Valley.

More information will be added as the public process begins.

EPHS Marching Band Wins At Regionals Catherine Carnell and Liam Fogerty, Drum Majors of the EPHS band are shown here with the trophy for winning first place at 1A regionals! The EPHS marching band even beat out bands from 2 and 3A schools!

The band will be traveling to Pueblo, CO for the State Finals on Monday, October 26th!

Congratulations and way to go EPHS Marching Band! We wish you good luck in the State Finals!

Photos courtesy Cynthia Soguero

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epnews.com Yes, there comes the day! There you are .. . OK, I’ll get personal . . . There I AM, a document in my hand that I recently came across in going through piles of papers, and that for some reason --- or possibly none at all --I considered worth preserving. (Who knows for how long!) Now . . . where do I put it?

In a file folder of course. Simple as that!

I know, I know. Everyone today keeps files on a computer, or computer disc. I suppose that makes sense. Takes less room. But not for Yours Truly. What I’ve accumulated pre-dates computers, or so I think. I have three tall file cabinets full of . . . files. Shouldn’t be hard to find one appropriate for this long buried acquisition.

Or is it!!! Which folder should it go in? A new file or an existing one? Well, I have two of those file cabinets in my study, and one more in the small back hall which leads to the garage. I have a strange feeling that documents in that latter cabinet are possibly on fading paper and covered with a thin coat of dust. So we’ll start with what’s in my study.

Top drawer, the front. Wooopps, that’s filled with existing files! No problem. Find one that’s not overloaded and put this “new” document in it. But in which one? The first file says “Honda.”

That’s the car I drive, and this new document doesn’t go there . . . or in one of the next three files since they deal with both our cars and our current insurance policies. Don’t want this to get buried --- that’s usually as good as “lost” somewhere --- so let’s move to the other file cabinet . . . top drawer.

Hmmm. Judging from the file tabs what’s in here is chronological. From the front to . . . whatever is at the back of the drawer. And some of the files aren’t labeled, so we’ll have a little searching to do. First file once had date, but at some time it was erased, so we’ll have to open it and check the contents. Judging from the folder’s bent appearance it’s obviously an old file. Looking at the top documents confirms that belief.

Just a date: 1960s. (That’s old?)

Now what could I possibly have and need from the mid-1900s when we’re now well into the twenty-first century? Well, the top sheet is in my handwriting. Something about laws still on the books . . . laws which “may” have outlived their usefulness. (At that thought I took a deep breath, hoping that they pertain strictly to “laws” and not to us folks who have spent most of our lives in the twentieth century . . . not the current one.)

So I’ll share my findings with anyone still reading.

Here’s a law from a Texas town, er city. It prohibits shooting Indians from a streetcar on Congress Street. Congress Street was in the “town” of Austin. The street probably still is, though I have a suspicion that Austinians, or whatever the folks who live there call themselves, no longer call it a “town.” And next there is, or was, a law on the books in Portland --- this Portland was in Oregon, not Maine --- that prohibited keeping a donkey on the street if it was not hitched to a wagon. This in 1960???

Be careful if you go “next door” to Omaha, Nebraska for a Sunday church service. There was a law --- and maybe still is though now covered in dust --- that prohibited sneezing or burping during a church service. Maybe still is!! Going back to Texas there was (or maybe still is) a law against bringing a sword or spear to a polling place. Remember – this is the NINETEEN sixties. Yeh, but this was IN Texas.

Let’s give the WEST a break and look at other parts of the country --- the east, for example. On

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the books in the 1960s: No riding a horse after midnight in Pennsylvania.

No shooting rabbits from the rear of a trolley in New York City! And in Passaic, New Jersey you weren’t allowed to paint your house on a Sunday. Going back to New York state, the city of Rochester banned carrying live poultry on busses. Moving a bit further east if you were looking for a job in Concord, New Hampshire you could not go barefooted to the State Division of Employment Service.

There must be some laws in the South that should be noted. Well, “we” found two. (That’s the journalistic “we.” I did it all myself.) In New Orleans you could not wear a mask after sundown. And in Houston, Mississippi the law stated that one could not get on or off a train without a health certificate.

Moving from Mississippi to Missouri one probably had little difficulty complying with the law in Jefferson City which banned riding an ox on the street “in a violent manner.”

Well, now that I’ve shared these with you I still have the task of deciding into which of my files I should place my information.

Maybe the solution is to create a new file. STOP! As the title of this column states: There comes a day!

Maybe that “day” is now. Opening my obviously crowded three file cabinets, I have decided that that day IS NOW. No more stuff in the existing files. No new files. My notes that I have just shared with you will go into “file 13” and be “recycled” along with whatever else is being discarded. Enough is enough! As I titled today’s column, “There comes a day.”

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League Of Women Voters Program October 28 Incidents of gun violence across the country have brought the issue of mental health services to the fore. Mark your calendar to attend this month's timely program on Behavioral Health, Wednesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Featured speakers will be Sheldon Rosencrantz, Superintendent of Estes Park School District, on the newly created Suicide Prevention Task

Force, and Barbara Mattison, President of the Colorado LWV. The Colorado League is conducting a state-wide study on Behavioral Health, which includes mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). Anyone interested in learning more about the challenges of providing adequate mental health services in Estes Park and Colorado is welcome to attend.

P.O. BOX 2651, ESTES PARK, CO 80517

Community Night/Family Night Out Exploring Our Community Center “A Place For Everyone” Please join us on Saturday, October 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Estes Park High School Commons area to discuss and ask questions about the Estes Valley Community Center ballot issues in the upcoming November election.

This event is open to the public and the entire Estes Valley community.

The goal of this event is to provide information about the proposed Estes Valley Community Center and provide an opportunity for parents and community member to have their questions answered. There will be an ongoing presentation, slide show and fact sheet available.

Come see a small example of what the

Estes Valley Community Center would offer to you and your family, preschool children, students, teens and adults of all ages.

We will have areas showing preschool and childcare, multipurpose rooms being used for cultural events like music rehearsal, craft room, card room, pickleball, library area, indoor garden, commercial kitchen and café and much, much more.

There will also be free refreshments, crafts, games, a lemonade stand and lots of fun things for all ages.

The Key Club is supporting this informational and fun event. Please come!

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Economic Impact Analysis Of Community Center Proposal Estes Park EDC released a third party report this week entitled “Economic Impact of the Public Community Recreation Center on the Estes Valley,” authored by Gary Horvath. The report forecasts that construction of the proposed $22 million Community Recreation Center will result in direct and indirect economic output of $33.1 million, with 143 direct and indirect full-time equivalent (FTE) construction-related jobs over the two years of construction.

Once completed in 2018, the estimated 30 FTE employees are forecast to be responsible for $2 million in direct and indirect economic output. This represents a substantial increase over the 2016 estimate of 8.5 FTE employees generating $333,000 in estimated output.

In addition to performing an economic impact analysis, Horvath researched literature on the benefits of community recreation centers, noting that “the Estes Park Recreation Center will add value in ways that extend beyond the economic activity associated with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility.” For example, in 2010, the Trust for Public Land completed a detailed analysis of the economic benefits of Denver?s parks and recreation system to Denver and its residents.

Among the list of such benefits identified in the Horvath report are: • Creating a gathering spot for all ages that creates a sense of community • Active programs that increase health in the community • Drawing individual talent to our

community, which can help with business retention and expansion • Providing reasonably priced access to indoor recreation to local residents • Potential increases in property values • A potential improvement in tourism due to facility access • In addition, the proposed Community Center will feature a child care facility.

Gary Horvath is a Broomfield-based economist who has conducted business, economic, and market research in Colorado for over 25 years. A portion of his research has focused on the Colorado economy and economic development.

He also has worked in the manufacturing, hospitality, higher education (University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business), and sports industries.

The report was underwritten by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) and the Estes Park EDC. EDCC is a trade association of economic development organizations committed to cooperative promotion of the state's economy. EDCC sponsors the Economic Impact Analysis Program as a way of helping public and private business leaders better understand the importance of Colorado's companies and industries.

Estes Park EDC’s mission is to plan for and promote the economic development of the Estes Valley in ways that are compatible with those qualities that make Estes Park a unique mountain community. Its vision is to create a more dynamic, multi-generational community to the benefit of all citizens.

Identity Theft Suspects Arrested In Oklahoma The evening of October 8, law enforcement officers in Woodward County, Oklahoma apprehended Colorado residents Jason Scheber, age 40, and Jennifer Thompson, age 32, on suspicion of multiple crimes which occurred in the Estes Valley. Both individuals had active felony warrants and were in possession of a stolen vehicle.

All associated vehicles from the initial press release have been recovered and accounted for. Charges include Identity Theft (Felony 5), First Degree Burglary (Felony 3) and Felony Menacing (Felony 5). Other charges are pending in neighboring jurisdictions.

A Crime Stoppers alert was issued on Monday, October 5 asking the community to be on the lookout for the two individuals. Estes Park Police Chief Wes Kufeld says "The Estes Park Police De-

partment thanks the community for their vigilance and we appreciate all of the tips that came in." He continued "I am incredibly proud of the Estes Park Police staff. This was a long, detailed investigation with multiple crimes and we are humbled by the community's participation and support in apprehending these suspects."

Charges are merely an accusation and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The suspects are being held in Woodward County, Oklahoma and will be extradited to Larimer County to face charges. The District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District of Colorado has assumed responsibility for the case. No further information will be released by the Estes Park Police Department.

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epnews.com The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

On October 5 at 9:38 p.m. police received a call about a disturbance and upon arrival, arrested a 55 year old female in the 1200 block of High Drive and charged her with third degree assault and domestic violence against a 47 year old male. She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On October 8 at 12:18 p.m. police were notified of a theft in the 100 block of E. Elkhorn Ave. Upon investigation, police arrested a 22 year old male from Wichita, KS and charged him with theft and criminal mischief. He was issued a summons and later released.

On October 9 at 9:53 p.m. police contacted a driver who was stopped in the roadway at Steamer Parkway and Wonderview Ave. The driver was a 26 year old female from Colorado Springs, CO who was found to driving under the influence of drugs. The female was

charged with DUID and later transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On October 10 at 12:23 a.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at N. St. Vrain Ave. and Fish Creek Road for failure to stop at a stop sign. The driver was a 25 year old male from Estes Park who was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol with a BrAC of .151.

The male was charged with DUI, DUI per se, failure to stop at a stop sign, driving while license is revoked and weaving. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On October 11 at 1:10 a.m. police stopped a driver at Stanley Avenue and N. St. Vrain Ave for driving without headlights. The 21 year old driver from Englewood, CO was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol with a BrAC of .058. She was charged with DUI, DUI per se and failure to display headlamps and later released to a responsible person.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

October 4 At 8:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 399 E. Elkhorn Ave. for report of a smoking vehicle.

At 1:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to investigate a report of smoke.

October 6 At 3:45 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1709 Ptarmigan Trail for a CO detector activation.

At 1:12 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1901 Ptarmigan Trail to assist the Estes

Park Ambulance.

October 9 At 11:59 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1505 Brodie Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:15 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 8 Hwy. 36 for an MVA. October 10 At 8:21 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:58 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 164 3rd St. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 5:17 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1040 Lakeshore Dr. for a fire alarm activation.

At 9:56 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 2111 Eagle Cliff Rd. for an alarm sounding.

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Free Residential Slash Collection This Weekend To help you prepare for the coming wildfire season, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hosting two slash drop-off events. From 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on October 17th and 18th, property owners within the fire district are en-

couraged to bring slash to the Town of Estes Park property located at 640 Elm Road.

Appropriate materials (outlined below) can only be accepted inside the gated area during the designated times.

Please note that if guidelines are not followed, the Fire District may not be able to host future slash drop-off events.

Slash consists of non-commercial tree trimmings, small tree trunks and shrubs that have been removed to create or improve defensible space around structures.

Materials accepted: • Branches/tree trimmings • Small tree trunks • Shrubs (no root balls) NOT acceptable: • Pine needles, cones and other small yard debris • Stumps • Flood debris • Material from businesses/commercial sites EVFPD extends thanks to the volunteers working these events and to the Town of Estes Park for providing the drop-off location and assistance with moving materials.

Start improving the defensible space around your home now!

Fire fighters appreciate all the work property owners do to reduce wildfire hazards before there is an immediate threat. Once a wildfire threatens an area, there isn’t time to do this important mitigation work. Here are some actions you can take to create a Firewise home with surrounding defensible space.

• Thin continuous tree and brush cover around all structures.

• Clean out gutters and roof areas where pine needles collect.

• Clean pine needles and other debris from under decks and in corners of structures.

• Mow grass and weeds around structures.

• Prune tree branches to eliminate the possibility of fire reaching the branches.

• Remove any small tree or shrub from under large trees to eliminate a ladder for fire up to the tree branches.

• Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from any structure.

• Post reflective house numbers at the edge of the road so they are clearly visi-

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• Make sure the driveway is at least 12 feet wide and all tree branches are cleared to a height of 14 feet to allow emergency response vehicles safe access to all structures.

To have a Residential Firewise Risk Assessment completed for your property, please contact the Fire District at 970-577-0900.

Light And Power Continues To Trim Trees Around Power Lines, Remove Hazard Trees Estes Park Light and Power and contractor Adam’s Tree Service continue to trim trees around high voltage power lines in the Estes Park service area. The contractor will be working in the Big Owl area and will be soon working inside the town limits.

Tree-trimming takes place in Town right-of-ways and easements to reduce fire danger and increase the safety and reliability of electric service to Light and Power customers. The contractor’s vehi-

cles and equipment are outfitted with signs that state, “Under contract with the Town of Estes Park,” and the employees carry contractor identification. The contractor makes efforts to contact property owners if tree-trimming will take place in the immediate vicinity of homes or businesses.

For more information on this project, please contact Estes Park Light and Power assistant Kayla Downey at 970577-3627.

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The Estes Arts District is looking for art (in its infinite forms) appreciating residents to apply for its first Board of Directors.

Whether you contribute to any of the valley's creative industries or enjoy the creativity of those who do, consider serving in this important capacity as Estes Park pursues its Colorado Creative District designation. The deadline is Friday, October 16th.

The board member job description and an application are available on the EAD website at www.estesartsdistrict.org/ and on the Cultural Art Center of Estes Park website at www.estesarts.com/. Please email online applications to info@estesartsdistrict.org.

Applications can also be picked up and dropped off at Cultural Art Center of Estes Park (423 W Elkhorn Ave # A) and Greg Miles' Studio Fine Art & Framing (541 Big Thompson, Suite G which is behind the Reel Mountain Theater, next

door to chiropractor office). Again the deadline for application submission is October 16th.

The existing steering committee will remain as an advisory body to the new Board and provide their support for the transition.

Also to assure that the EAD offers the craft products, services, and marketing material that best suit and serve our community, please complete the survey on the EAD website at www.estesartsdistrict.org/ under the Provide Your Input! tab. We want to hear from you.

And last but not least‌.people involved in the arts and businesses that would like to show their EAD support are invited to the Estes Arts District Fun Junkies Night at the Rock Cut Brewing Company, 390 W Riverside Dr, Estes Park on Wednesday, October 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come and partake of arty merriment.

Have You Gotten Your Tickets For Vintage 2015?

There are a limited number of tickets left for this unique evening on Sunday, October 25, 4-7:00 p.m. The Dunraven Inn, the Rome of the Rockies, invites you to enjoy an evening of food and wine tasting, music, plus a chance to win a trip for two to Italy, including airfare and accommodations through Columbine Travel Agency, a $6,500 value!

Come and join the party and help Crossroads of Estes Park at the same time. We will have indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy a beautiful fall evening.

There will also be chances to bid on exciting items during the live auction. Packages offered include valuable opportunities to “Experience Estes,� “Dine Estes,� “Shop Estes,� plus vacation packages, Bronco tickets, wine baskets.

The purchase of a raffle ticket, for $100 each, entitles the holder to entrance into the event and a chance to win the trip to Italy. Only 250 tickets will be sold, so get yours soon! You may purchase as many chances as you would like to increase

your odds of winning.

Tickets may be purchased at the Dunraven Inn, 2470 Colorado 66, Estes Park.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Crossroads at 970-577-0610, Carolyn at 970-586-5811 or Sarah at 970-586-6032. You need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are not tax deductible.

All proceeds will benefit Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit agency which has been providing basic human services to residents in need who live in the Estes Valley for over 30 years. It offers assistance to clients on low or fixed incomes, partners with other agencies to maximize benefits to clients and encourages self-sufficiency of clients through educational opportunities. Crossroads, through its staff and volunteers, offers a food pantry, assistance with housing, utilities, budgeting and other basic needs. http://crossroadsministryofep.org

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epnews.com West of here, out in the middle of a parched, barren desert, is a giant KoolAid stand called Las Vegas. Where the only living thing should be sun-soaking rattlesnakes, there is instead an artificial oasis: green where there should be brown, palm trees where there should be cacti, fountains where there used to be just dusty, cracked-up earth.

But Las Vegas is no oasis as that word implies refuge, sanctum and retreat. In Las Vegas you cannot escape the blinding lights, the cacophony of deafening bells and cat calls, raucous music and roaring engines, and scantily dressed women teetering on pencil-thin heels hanging on men reeking of cologne. And there is no avoiding the cigarette smoke—in the casinos (which you have to walk through to get to your hotel room no matter where you’re staying), in the elevators, even in the great, big out-of-doors—you must breathe the haze of cigarette smoke that hovers over Las Vegas.

People go to Vegas knowing they’ll hit the big one on their Fitbit by walking tens of thousands of steps while sight-seeing on The Strip, but the amount of secondhand smoke and auto exhaust swirling around them while walking is enough to melt that Fitbit right off their wrist.

On my recent trip there, the headache that attacked me from the dark depths of the MGM Grand—the throbbing pain caused by sensory overload—was so bad I was nearly driven to drink. But with the average glass of wine at $12 a pour, that wasn’t even any fun. So I ate a $9 scoop of ice cream instead.

Remember when Vegas was cheap? No more, baby. Everything costs a lot of money. “Oh well, you can’t take it with you,” I said to my dad on the phone.

“I’m taking mine with me,” he instantly replied.

I was in Las Vegas as a member of Sweet Adelines, an international organization of 23,000 women who love to sing barbershop music. I was there to enjoy all of the different parts that make up the Sweet Adelines experience: the music, the dancing, the costumes and makeup, the harmonies, the ringing chords, the friendships. But Sweet Adelines don’t belong in Las Vegas, the city of the seven deadly sins. (I’ll name them since you probably can’t remember them all: happy, grumpy, bashful, sneezy…no, no…wrong seven.

The seven deadlies are greed, gluttony, lust, envy, pride, wrath, and sloth.)

Because we had lost our bearings by not seeing daylight for several days in a row, my friend Kelly and I decided to get out of town for a day so we rented a car (not just any car, but a white Mustang convertible) and headed out on the open road. As we drove away from the city that shouldn’t be, we looked back to see a cloud of smog hanging over The Strip. It was cigarette smoke, I’m sure of it.

We drove toward Red Rock Canyon where we intended to do some hiking. We wanted to get off the main road so we took a right and before we knew it we were in a Nevada state park: Spring Mountain Ranch. This 520-acre ranch has a long and colorful history. Founded in the 1870s, it was owned for a time by Chester Lauck of the comedy team “Lum & Abner,” (they were famous in the ‘30s and ‘40s which is why I’d never heard of them), an American heiress Vera Krupp who wore a 33-carat diamond, and later, by millionaire Howard Hughes.

The most interesting story we heard was that one evening in 1959 Ms. Krupp was having dinner with her foreman in her modest ranch house when there was a knock on the door. When the door was opened, three men proceeded to rush in, rip the diamond ring off Vera’s finger (drawing blood), tie her and the foreman up, and steal about $700,000-worth of cash and valuables.

Of course they were caught and Ms. Krupp got her diamond back. When she died in 1968 the ring went on the auction block, where Richard Burton bought it for his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, who wore it almost daily.

Completely unintentionally we hit the jackpot when we stumbled upon all of this wild history in an absolutely stunning setting. The story of the diamond sparkled but the real gem was the humble ranch, nestled against Red Rock Canyon, 45 minutes away and worlds apart from the glitzy gluttony of Las Vegas.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

Merry Marthas Meeting The Merry Marthas will meet on Friday, October 23, at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue. Merry Marthas is a group of women who sew, knit or crochet, and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call Jan Ludlum at 586-6544.

October 16th-On this date in history

1987 Jessica McClure rescued 58 hours after falling 22' into a well shaft.

1983 Baltimore Orioles beat Philadelphia Phillies, 4 games to 3 in 80th World Series.

1972 Creedence Clearwater Revival breaks up.

1962 Cuban missile crisis began, John F. Kennedy becomes aware of missiles in Cuba.

1956 "Love Me Tender" with Elvis Presley premieres.

1923 Disney company founded.

1869 Hotel in Boston becomes 1st to have indoor plumbing.

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Come one, come all to the 2nd Annual Pumpkins and Pilsners Fall Festival this Saturday, October 17th located in Bond Park from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. At this event, hosted by Families for Estes, we will be offering a kids activity area including a bounce house, free face painting, free pony rides, sack races and much more. We will have great bands playing live music all day and a beautiful pumpkin patch where you can buy one to take home. This event also includes the opportunity to try some great seasonal beers provided by the Estes Park Brewery and Rock Cut Brewery. New to our event this year will be our Pumpkin Decorating/Carving competition. Get creative with your family and carve or decorate a pumpkin to enter into the competition. It’s only $5 to enter the

competition. Please bring you pumpkin entry to Bond Park between 11 and 11:30 to enter the event. The pumpkins will be on display for festival participants to see from 11:30-2:30. Our competition will be judged by a few local Estes Park celebrities including Mayor Bill Pinkham, Town Administrator Frank Lancaster and Lesta Johnson. The winner of the competition will receive a family night out package including a

gift certificate to Poppy’s Pizza and Grill and movie tickets to Reel Mountain Theater. So let’s get in the spirit, have a little fun and get creative. We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday!

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Wanted: 2016 Rooftop Rodeo Attendant The Rooftop Rodeo will be having try-outs on November 1st at 1 p.m. for the 2016 Rooftop Rodeo Attendant position. The position is open to ladies between the ages of 16-19 as of May 1st 2015. Applications are due by October 27th. The application and additional information about the royalty program can be found at rooftoprodeo.com. Contact Michelle Purdy at 586-8688 for more information.

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A Special Way To Thank Our Downtown Merchants For Their Halloween Generosity As a way to thank our downtown merchants for their generosity each and every year at Halloween, why not consider purchasing a few bags of Halloween treats and donate it to one or more of our downtown shops who so graciously give

who come to celebrate Halloween in Estes Park. There is a grocery cart at the door on the west end of our local Safeway store or a box at the Visitor’s Center where you can drop off Halloween treats which will be distributed by Estes Valley Partners for Commerce to our downtown businesses. Please consider giving back to those who give so much for our Halloween celebration. Thank you!

of their time and money to purchase treats as well as staff their front doors for the hundreds and hundreds of people

Quota Club Of Estes Park - Learn More About Us Quota Club’s Mission: To serve country and community, To promote high ethical standards, To emphasize the dignity of all useful occupations, To develop good fellowship and To advance the ideals of righteousness, justice, international understanding and goodwill.

Quota International was founded in 1919

by Wanda Frey Joiner. Quota is an international service organization that links members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a worldwide network of service.

With a motto of “We share:” Quotarians are known especially for their service to deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and

children. Quota members share the values of service and encouraging others, developing friendships and promoting international understanding.

The Estes Park Quota Club is made up of local business women who raise funds for area ambulances as well as a wide variety of needs. Whether we provide a scholarship for a woman going back to school, arrange an assembly on hearing for high school students or supply the equipment for a new cooking program at the senior center, Quota touches lives.

Quota is now seeking new members. If you are interested in joining, please email Mary Murphy, President at marymurphy@frii.com or Mary Sullender, membership chair at msullender@ymcarockies.org

Meaghan Monahan 12th Grade

At school, Meaghan enjoys being in Key Club and on the Bionic Team.

In her spare time, Meaghan likes to dance, “Netflixing” and hanging with her friends and family.

She gets good grades and is in the National Honor Society and is proud to be the first in her family to attend college.

Meaghan’s favorite quote is “I think we’ve got one life, one chance and what we do with it is up to us.” She loves this quote because she truly tries to live life to its fullest.

After high school, Meaghan plans to go to the University of Colorado to study Elementary Education.

Meaghan loves the Broncos and her family and is overall a very happy person, “Because,” she says, “life is too short not to be!”

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Duck Race Festival Announced Planning for the Saturday, May 7, 2016 Estes Park Duck Race is well underway, with several exciting changes in the works.

According to “Big Duck” Rene Moquin, the biggest change is a daylong “festival” atmosphere that will include family-focused events in several locations. New race day events are: • Pancake breakfast • Musical entertainment and many more displays and games in Bond Park • Beer garden and food vendors in Bond Park • Family Fun Duck Run These join an established program that celebrates the launch of thousands of plastic ducks at Nicky’s Steakhouse and the finish-line entertainment and posting of over 500 prize winners’ names in Riverside Plaza.

“We represent the oldest and largest annual fund raising event in town,” Moquin said. “We have the support of the Town, the Lodging Association, Visit Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel and other groups. Now we can build on those relationships. I am open to collaborating with anyone who wants to continue to make this event success-

ful.”

Since 1989, the race has raised over $2.2 million for local charities and groups. Last year’s race netted $111,000 for Estes Valley beneficiaries.

The focus of the 28th annual Duck Race will continue to be supporting about 61 beneficiary organizations that sell adoption forms. The 2016 event may also include some new beneficiaries, Moquin added.

“It’s so important to remember why the Rotary Club of Estes Park sponsors this event,” Moquin said. “I know because of our efforts, the arts will prosper in our community, children from single parent families will get a head start with affordable preschool, at-risk children will have partners who can show them the way, folks in the last days of their lives can rest peacefully in a hospice program, low-cost housing can be provided, and seniors can rely on delivery of hot meals and companionship.

And those are just some of our charities,” he added.

So, stay tuned. Log into Facebook and “Like” the Estes Park Duck Race page to receive regular updates on the 2016 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival.

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Glen Haven FundRaising Taco Bar And Bingo Night!

Firefighters to the Rescue!

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall!

All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again.

So who do you think was his rescuing source?

The Glen Haven Volunteer Firefighters... of course!

They arrived in a flash and found Humpty just dashed.

They checked his shell and checked his yoke.

They did all they could to help the old bloke!

Piece by piece they put him together.

Then since it's the mountains, they gave him a sweater!

Those volunteers did an amazing job, But when once they were done, he started to sob.

“I can't pay you a dime,” Humpty said with a frown.

“So sorry to let you good people down!”

“That's okay,” said the Chief. “No problem at all.”

“We have great donors who answer the call.”

“We're nonprofit you see, and we work for free.”“We depend on events and kind people's charity.”

“We're holding a Taco Bar and Bingo Night, and you can come if you'd like!”

“Put your eggs in one basket, and roll on down!”

“I guarantee you'll get rid of that frown!”

“It's at the American Legion, Post One Hundred Nineteen.”

“It's the best place to play that we've ever seen!”

“Come Friday, October twenty third.”

“Take a chance on a raffle, you could win a house for a bird!”

“Dinner's at 5:30 p.m. at $8.00 a plate.”

“Bingo starts at 7:00, so don't be late!”

The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Firefighters and Auxiliary thank you for your support! A portion of your contribution is tax deductible.

Estes Park Special Olympics Offers Bowling Fun Estes Park Special Olympics Bowling takes place on Sundays at 2 p.m.

We are looking to expand the program here with more athletes. Sports that we offer throughout the year are bowling, snowshoeing, bocce ball, golf, gymnastics. Once we get enough athletes, we will expand to offer team sports. See our Facebook page at Estes Park Special Olympics or call Audri Smith at 970-405-1397 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com

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Conservation Workshops For The Curator In You

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Do you have family keepsakes or time- that many family bibles, paper docuworn things that are important to you? ments, and newspaper clippings are Would you like to ensure that they are printed on acidic paper? Written letters, preserved for your family to enjoy years journals and postcards can hold a lot of from now? Let the Estes Park Museum meaning, however over time the effects assist you in this important endeavor. of light, acid, or poor storage conditions Learn practical ways to care for your can cause these materials to quickly keepsakes. In a three-part series, Curator break down and become brittle. In this of Collections Naomi Gerakios and Cu- workshop, Gerakios will cover the best rator of Education Alicia Mittelman ways to slow down deterioration of these from the Estes Park Museum will offer fragile archives. Learn how the museum hands-on workshops. These workshops takes simple steps to organize, protect, will take place from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on and preserve valuable documents. three Thursday afternoons, November 5, Participants are strongly encouraged to 12 and 19. Just in time to share your bring an appropriate item to each workwork and knowledge with loved-ones at Thanksgiving!

November 5 – Textiles: Baby clothes, blankets, wedding dresses, stuffed animals and uniforms are only a few of the tangible items we save to remind us of the past. In this workshop, Gerakios will offer advice and demonstrate simple, but effective ways to care for these precious treasures. Through a variety of simple, cost effective steps, participants will learn how to safely store these types of family heirlooms. In addition, she will cover how you can take steps to safely clean old textiles of old dirt, dust, and small pests.

Curator of Collections Naomi Gerakios holds a dress from the Museum’s textiles collection.

November 12 – Photographs: Mittelman will lead shop, where they will have access to supa guided discussion on the importance plies and can ask questions. Registration of eliminating excess photographs and explain methods for organizing physical is limited to 25 participants. Cost is $12 photos, including resources for organiz- for Museum members and $15 for nonmembers for each session or $35 for all ing digital images. Mittelman will explain what adds historical significance to three. Please register by calling Alicia images and how to help family members Mittelman at the Museum at 970-5773762or email at amittelman@estes.org to sign-up.

Payment is required after you receive confirmation that you are registered.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum is open Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. through the month of October. Beginning November 1, the gallery is open Fridays and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. The Learn how to preserve your books and paper docu- mission of the Estes Park ments for future generations to learn from and enjoy. Museum is to collect, interPhotos courtesy Estes Park Museum pret and preserve local history, as well as to present and future researchers value your images exhibits, programs and events for the edby identifying people, events and places ucation and benefit of residents and visinow. Gerakios will elaborate on best tors of all ages. For more information practices for handling and storing phocall the Estes Park Museum at 970-586tographs and negative film as well as 6256 or visit the Museum’s website at provide suggestions on where to purwww.estes.org/museum. Admission to chase supplies. the gallery is free November 19 – Paper: Did you know

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Cemeteries And Remote Burials In The Estes Park Area free program and no reservations are necessary to attend.

The Kniebes’ books document the location and include color photographs of 158 cemeteries, remote burials, and memorials in Larimer County. In this program on Halloween, the authors will recount their often serendipitous efforts to locate each site and highlight the histories of some of the burial sites describing the background on the individuals or families. The biographical history was often provided by the descendants of the original Larimer County pioneers whose stories are not available elsewhere.

On Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 p.m., Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes the Estes Park Museum will host authors Park Museum is open Mondays through Duane and Susan Kniebes who will deSaturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 scribe their experiences searching for p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until and documenting 39 cemeteries and re- 5:00 p.m. Beginning on November 1, the mote burials in the Estes Park area. Dur- Museum will be open on Fridays and ing their 14-year search, the Kniebes Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tried to determine the history of those and Sundays from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. buried at each site and of their families through April. The mission of the Estes as well as the history of the property on Park Museum is to collect, interpret and which the grave was found. The resultpreserve local history, as well as to presing publication is a three-book set, ent exhibits, programs and events for the "Cemeteries and Remote Burials in education and benefit of residents and Larimer County, Colorado." Volume III visitors of all ages. For more information of the set, "Estes Park Area and Rocky call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586Mountain National Park, Including Park 6256 or visit the Museum’s website at Property in Grand County" is available www.estes.org/museum. Admission to for $23.95 in the Museum Shop. This is a the gallery is free.

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Bingo fans, mark your calendars! The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will host a bingo fundraiser for the Glen Haven Fire Department at the American Legion on Friday, October 23. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There will be a Taco Bar available starting at 5:30 for $8.00 plate, $5.00 for children. Cash prizes and raffles.

Also...the clock is ticking and we are running out of time! The American

Legion has until October 30th to raise $10,000 for the current and ongoing renovations in order to receive a $10,000 match by a generous anonymous donor. We are asking for your help. Every dollar donated will be matched; your donation will be doubled! Please take this opportunity to think about helping our capital campaign. For more information, contact the American Legion at 586-6118.

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Bright Christmas Readies For Their 31st Season

Estes Park Bright Christmas is celebrating its 31st year of coming alongside families with children who need some help with Christmas. We are gearing up for the 2015 Program.

Because of the wonderful support we get from this community, we have been able to help families over the years give their children a brighter Christmas.

Families have been “adopted” by other families, businesses, churches, clubs and individuals for Christmas gifts. With the funds that are donated, we purchase food, cleaning supplies and personal care items. We also sent many of the children to Plum Creek Shoe Station for new shoes. Randy and Peter Martin generously meet our budget and fit the children.

This past summer we purchased school supplies for 75+ returning school children. We are always on call with the schools for needs for the children. The counselors are great at assessing needs such as coats and snow boots. Any school supplies that are left from the initial giveaway are given to the schools to use all year.

Sign-up for the Bright Christmas program will be held at Crossroads Ministry on Wednesdays (Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov.

11, Nov. 18) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or on Saturdays (Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Our representatives will be at Crossroads on these dates to help with the paperwork. This is an anonymous program and only your children’s first names will be known to the sponsors. Please bring information about residency within the Estes Valley, income verification and school information for your school age children. You do not have to be a client of Crossroads to be on this program.

If you would like to donate a gift to be used for any child, please drop them off at either Master Graphics or MedX. If you would like to donate to help us with the costs of this program, please mail your gift to P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO 80517. We are a 501©3 nonprofit.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

If you are interested in “adopting” a family with children for Christmas gifts, please call us. We will gladly let you know of the families that need help with a brighter Christmas.

If you have questions, please call Nancy Gregg at 481-4390, Susan Speedlin at 586-8816 or Jean Austin at 586-2035 or 635-3302.

Rascal Needs A New Forever Home

This week there is just one wonderful dog that needs a new loving, forever homes this week.

Rascal is a four year old neutered male chihuahua who is house trained. He is very cute, but a little shy and will do best in a quiet home.

Rascal can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 5869282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Western Heritage Foundation And The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Join Forces

King of the Kenai by Dan Deuter.

The leadership of the Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. and the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. are pleased to announce that the two organizations are joining forces to promote the Windows to the West Art Show and Sale which will be held June 3-5, 2016.

“The missions of the two organizations are so closely aligned that a partnership seemed a perfect match” said Howell F. Wright, President of the Western Heritage

Foundation. “Our mission is to support educational initiatives that help preserve and/or promote the Western Heritage of the Estes Valley.”

Nancy Pickering Thomas, President of the Friends Board of Directors, added that “The mission of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is to support the mission of the Estes Park Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, outreach, and special projects and events.”

Working together, our two organizations can have a significance influence on the future of the Estes Park Museum.”

The 2015 Windows to the West Art Show was one of the more significant art events in Estes Park’s history. The 2016 show is already shaping up to be even bigger than last year. Fifty three (53) Western artist from across the nation have already committed to participate in the show. It is anticipated that the art they will display will have a cumulative value of over $800,000. Wright indicated that, “In selecting this year’s artists, special attention was given to ensuring that a wide range of art mediums and subject matter such as Western themes, landscapes and

Commemorative Bench Dedication To Honor Those Who Worked For Land Protection In The Estes Valley some cases thousands, of hours to forever preserve the area’s spectacular beauty and wildlife The public is invited to a dedication ceremony on Thursday, October 22 at habitats.

10 a.m., honoring individuals who worked to preserve the scenic beauty of The the Estes Valley. twelve naFor nearly 30 years, a group of devoted ture-themed benches, located along the people have been working to ensure that downtown Riverwalk, were funded enthe breathtaking mountain vistas and tirely with donations from the honorees’ wildlife habitats of the Estes and Tahosa families and friends. The benches will Valleys are permanently preserved for provide a welcome respite for those our children and grandchildren. strolling along the Riverwalk or visiting On Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m., downtown businesses. People relaxing the public is invited to attend a celebraon the benches will enjoy scenic views of tion to dedicate twelve commemorative the Big Thompson River and the natural, benches honoring some of the early open hillside beyond. This landscape, champions of the area’s open spaces. The and 160 other properties in the Estes ceremony, hosted by Estes Valley Land Valley protected by EVLT, will always reTrust, will be held at the east end of the main minimally developed, thanks in Estes Park Riverwalk, near Kind Coffee. great part to the efforts of those individThe individuals honored by the comuals commemorated by the benches. memorative benches were volunteers Join in this celebration of Estes Park’s who worked for land protection through scenic beauty and those who worked to Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT). They ensure it remains preserved forever for each donated many hundreds, and in all to enjoy.

wildlife of the West are represented in order to engage the interests of all visitors.

We also want to help folks, new to the art scene, learn about art in general and the various ways the West is reflected in the art at the Windows Show. This year, one of our initiatives is to provide educational experiences and art that will appeal to beginning collectors and serious collectors alike.”

Thomas indicated that, “While the Western Heritage Foundation wants to sell art, another goal is to educate our community and our visitors about fine Western art. I think the educational as-

pects of Windows to the West show complement the vision and the mission of the Friends organization. Our Friends team can help the show in many ways; and our volunteers have much to gain through this partnership as well.

To learn more about the Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation check www.estesparkwesternheritagefoundation.org; for the Windows to the West Art Show and Sale check www.windowswest.org; or the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation check estesparkmuseumfriends.org

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Free Halloween Lunch And Costume Contest At Senior Center-October 30

Prizes for costumes! Scary food - lots of fun!

Tickets available beginning October 19 The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is hosting its annual Halloween party and costume contest on Friday, October 30 at noon at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

This year, the lunch is sponsored by the Estes Park Medical Center making it possible for a free lunch for those in attendance. Advance tickets are required and will be available starting Monday, October 19 at the Senior Center. No phone reservations will be taken. There is a limit of 48 tickets available, firstcome, and first-served. Of note, because the event will fill quickly, if a ticket is issued to a person but they cannot attend, the ticket must be returned to the Senior

Center in order for someone else to attend.

Participants are encouraged to come in costume and compete for prizes for the scariest, most original and best overall costume. Get out your thinking cap and create a scary, silly or unique costume and have a great time with friends. Table service will be provided by costumed staff from various departments of the Estes Park Medical Center.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or visit the website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Chi Kung Movement And Meditation For Stress Relief, Healing And Longevity New six-week series offered at the Senior Center The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering a six-week Chi Kung class at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The class will be held Mondays, November 2 through December 7, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The cost for the six-week series is $32 for EPSCC, Inc. members or $46 for non- members. Stop by the Senior Center with cash or check to register by Wednesday, October 28. A minimum of 8 participants is needed.

The class will be taught by long-time Estes Park resident Janet Lee Biasi.

Since 2001 she has completed more than 800 hours of Chi Kung instruction at the Center Place in Boulder, Colorado, and continues her studies through their on-going post graduate program. Janet is also a certified massage therapist and yoga instructor. She welcomes people of all ages to the class, and no previous experience is neces-

sary.

Chi Kung means “working with energy,” “developing energy,” or “cultivating energy.” According to Biasi, “Our body has a miraculous capacity to mend itself and Chi Kung reawakens the natural healer within each of us. The reasons for practicing are treating/curing illness, prevention of disease, strengthening the constitution, avoiding premature aging, prolonging life, improving mental health, as well as spiritual and personal development.” Throughout the practice of gentle movements and mental focus, energy is cleansed, circulated, and transformed.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Center news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

Medicare Overview 2016 University of Colorado Health Aspen Club Senior Services staff will present a program called Medicare Overview 2016 on Tuesday, October 20 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Call or stop by the Senior Center to sign up for this free program presented by Kim Ferro, Aspen Club Specialist. Drop in attendees will be welcome the day of the program as space allows.

You can make changes to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Advantage Plan from October 15 through December 7, 2015.

This presentation is geared toward beneficiaries who are already on Medicare.

It will prepare you by providing an overview of changes to plans and to Medicare in general for 2016. Every

year brings changes and new options to Medicare. It’s important to understand what choices are available so you can make informed decisions that best fit your situation when it comes to Medicare.

For more information on the Aspen Club, please visit their website at www.uchealth.org/aspenclub or call (970) 495-8560 in Fort Collins or (970) 624-1860 in Loveland.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or visit the website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held on Tuesday, October 20. (Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month).

The meeting time is from 2-3:30 p.m. in the George Hix Room at the entrance of the US Bank Building. We will be having a guest presenter, Mr. Steve Chavez, area manager of Orthopedic Solutions from Longmont, CO. He will be showing us a fitted vest that may have beneficial solutions on how you carry yourself, help your posture and in turn, can benefit with balance and ambulation.

All affected by this progressive neurological disease and their family/friends are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group.

Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 586-9633.

Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday. Thanks for the many cards and good memories!

Thanks to the American Legion Post 119 for providing the hall and a very special thanks to my kids; Tucker, Tammy, Tracy and Terry who all worked very hard.

Tom Atkins aka The Old Man!

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900

Oct 16 – Oct 30, 2015

EVENTS Oct 17: Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival. Bond Park. 11 am Oct 23-24: Warren Miller's "Chasing Shadows." Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7:00 pm Oct 24: The Shining Ball at the Stanley Hotel. 8 pm -Weekly on Tuesday: Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel.

6 pm MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.

Monday, October 19 12:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic.

White chili, Corn bread, Celery and carrots, Orange smiles, Cinnamon roll Tuesday, October 20 1:00 p.m. Medicare Updates for 2016. Barbecue pork sandwich, Coleslaw, Potato salad, Cookie Wednesday, October 21 Meatloaf, Macaroni and cheese, Mixed vegetables, Cake Thursday, October 22 Chicken parmesan, Spaghetti and marinara, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Pie Friday, October 23 Hot hero sandwich, 2 sides (chef ’s choice), Brownie

Oct 16: Jill Cohn. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm Oct 16 & 23 & 30: Ran Off the Rooster. Acoustic. The Barrel.

5 pm Oct 17: Jay Roemer. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm Oct 17: Peak to Peak Concert #2, Highland Brass and Pit Orchestra Quartet. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran ELCA. 2 pm Oct 23: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Oct 23: Murder Mystery Dinner at the Stanley Hotel. The Stanley Hotel. 6 pm Oct 23: BINGO Fundraiser for Glen Haven Fire Department.

American Legion Post 119. 7 pm Oct 24: KC Groves and Oklahoma Jake. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Oct 25: Neal Whitlock.

Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm Oct 25: Vintage 2015. Dinner and auction. Dunraven Inn. 4 pm Oct 30: Great Blue. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm - Weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday: James Davis.

Spanish and Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm - Weekly on Thursday: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm - Weekly on Wednesday: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9 pm - Weekly: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bob Smallwood.

Folk. Crag’s Lodge. 7 pm - Weekly on Friday & Saturday: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 pm THEATRE Oct 18: Big Screen Football Buffet: Denver vs. Cleveland.

Historic Park Theatre. 11 am Oct 30: Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Historic Park Theater. 9:30 pm SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES - Weekly: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint while enjoying drinks.

Murphy’s Resort. Monday & Wednesday at 6 pm. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm

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- Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies, fishing talk, and tasty brews. Rock Inn. 6 pm ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park – visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational activities and more!

Evening & Ranger-Led Programs. Offered daily. For more info, call 970-586-1206.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations, and registration, call 970-586-3262.

Oct 16-17: Elk Expeditions.

4:30 pm EXHIBITS Oct 16: Expressive Art after Hours with Patti Glasgow.

Estes Valley Library. 7 pm - Plein Air Rockies 2015.

Cultural Arts Council Gallery.

Continues through October 25.

- “Western Light” Fine Arts Show. Earthwood Collections.

Continues through October 31.

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New Moon Oct. 12th

First Quarter Oct. 20th

Monthly Avg.: 6.6 Rec. Mthly. Total: 39.0 (1923)

Full Moon Oct. 27th

Monthly Avg.: 1.00 Rec. Mthly. Total; 4.87 (1923)

Last Quarter Nov. 3rd

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Tis The Season For Giving!

THE HAMMER IN THE HULL Years ago a lifeboat in London Harbor sprung a leak. While being repaired the workers found that a hammer had been left in the hull by the builders thirteen years before. The constant motion of the boat had allowed that hammer to wear completely through the planking and then cause a tiny hole in the plating itself.

History is full of examples of buildings falling, cars disintegrating, careers failing, and marriages collapsing as an end result of small blunders. The majority of airplane crashes, medical malpractice cases, and business failures are caused by small compromises or deceptions.

The advent of self-service gas stations started a dramatic, downhill slope in the condition of cars on our nation’s highways. People began getting gas only, while ignoring the inspection of belts, wiper blades and fluid levels. Then, after weeks of drowning out the brake squeak with a louder stereo system, they express surprise when the brakes fail completely.

Those little things tend to lead us to bigger problems if ignored or buried.

The dead-letter department of the post office in Washington received seven millions pieces of undelivered mail in one recent year. Eighty thousand of those bore no address whatever. Many were from established businesses. Are the workers responsible for those oversights deserving of promotions? If a person is ten minutes late on a regular basis for work assignments or important meetings, is it any surprise that he / she is first in line for a layoff? If a husband is constantly critical of his wife’s cooking and other aspects of her demeanor, is it any wonder that she falls for the man who compliments her smallest actions?

Now is a good time to clean out your hull. Is there a small negative habit that is undermining your success? Is there a small indiscretion that is eroding a valued relationship?

Make your life a Stradivarius; created with great care, exquisite workmanship and unquestioned integrity.

It is an oft-repeated quote but one that bears such repeating. “For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of the shoe, the horse was lost; For the want of the horse, the rider was lost; for the want of the rider, the battle was lost; for the want of the battle, the kingdom was lost, and all for the want of a nail.”

There are so many things that start small, yet, left unattended or undealt with, cause great problems in the lives of people later on. Many things that our children do early in life sometimes come back to haunt them and society. Our President recently decried the current gun laws and demanded stronger laws. One editorial writer correctly pointed out that our nation’s problems are much greater than that. He focused on the fact that very early on in childhood our children are playing violent video games and watching endless hours of violence on their TV screens. In other problem areas one Colorado Police Department’s school program is addressing pornography that elementary school children are already watching on their electronic devices. So, the message is clear, we need to ‘nip in the bud’ some of these things. You could add to this list things like: tobacco and alcohol and drug use, and other things that are threatening to write a verse like this: “For the want of a ‘nail’ early on, in our grown-up’s and children’s lives…a nation was lost.”

(Bob)

Scary Wagon Ride Through The Haunted Woods

An annual scary wagon tradition joins the full Belgian draft team, Rosie and Cody as they lead you on a creepy horsedrawn ride through the haunted woods.

You will encounter some ghastly characters, which only come out at night and seek nourishment from your fright. As you sit on the edge of your seat, hearing gory sounds of horror in the far dark recesses of the forest, you may faint in the hands of the unknown.

The Dao House at Aspen Lodge tradition joins forces with the Eagle Rock School to bring you the haunt of the season! Rides are the last two weekends in October on Friday and Saturday (Octo-

ber 23, 24, 30, and 31) at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 970586-4094. Payment is due when scheduling to hold the reservation, adults $25, kids (11 & under) $15.

Join us at Dao House at Aspen Lodge, 6120 Hwy. 7 Estes Park, CO 80517. Inside, get your first spooks and screams watching a scary movie while you wait for the wagon. Tricks and treats, snacks and drinks will be served and available for purchase. We recommend the sunset ride for the young ones. Seating is limited, please make your reservation early.

Ride at your own risk!

By: Marsha Yelick, EVL Independent Financial Counselor

Fall is the season when our thoughts often turn to giving. As we think about sharing from the plenty we’ve received, there can also be a few nagging questions that arise like “How much can I give?” and “What’s the best way to make a gift?”

To consider these questions – and just to discuss the wonderful results our gifts generate - a financial seminar will be offered at the Estes Valley Library on Monday evening, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. The seminar is called, “Everyone Can Give: Find out How!” The seminar is sponsored by the newly formed Estes Valley Legacy: A Planned Giving Collaborative and will be conducted by Marsha Yelick, Independent Financial Counselor for the program.

Why a seminar on gift giving? When was the last time your dinner conversation centered on how to give away your money? We spend hours learning the skills of earning money, saving, and investing. But what college classroom discussed donating as the lesson for the day? For most people, there are too many other things to think about than whether if might be prudent and advantageous to give away their hard earned money.

What about planning for a gift to be given after you die? Certainly that’s not pleasant dinner conversation. After all, we’ve been alive for as long as we can remember. However, by avoiding thinking about our own mortality, many people

miss an extremely gratifying and valuable experience to plan how their assets might create a legacy that will live beyond them.

Many methods have been developed to allow people to pass extra wealth to nonprofits – either during life or after money is no longer needed. Even relatively small planned gifts can make a huge difference to a receiving charitable organization, clearly proclaiming to the world the value of the organization’s mission.

Answers to questions about planned giving are not readily found. The internet doesn’t help you determine if you have enough and what methods of giving might be best for your situation.

The easy solution, of course, is to attend the seminar that will discuss this subject. You may register online at the Library website at www.estesvalleylibrary.org (go to the calendar tab, select the October 26 date and the program) or call the Library at 586-8116. Registration is required at least one day prior to the event.

You’ll learn about easily implemented methods of planned giving (no professional assistance required) and the more complex tax-advantage strategies that are available. With an overview of everything, you’ll be on your way to selecting the most effective way to make a positive difference in this season of plenty.

For additional information of the Estes Valley Legacy, please contact Jerry Kennell, program administrator at estesvalleylegacy@gmail.org.

Knitting Program At Weaver’s Guild Meeting hand knitting and various techniques.

She will answer all questions on problems with hand knitting patterns, so bring any unfinished articles for her expert help.

The monthly meeting of the Estes Park Visitors are always welcome and reArea Weavers' Guild will be held Thurs- freshments are served. If you would like more information on the Weavers' day, Oct. 22nd at 12:30 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Mem- Guild which includes as members, not only weavers, but knitters and other ber Shirley Wagner, a gifted hand knitter, will give a program on the history of fiber enthusiasts, you may call Gray Rueppel at 586-2978.

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Free Workshop - Introduction To Corporate Giving The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents the free workshop Introduction to Corporate Giving – a facilitated webinar on Thursday, October 22 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and a demonstration on how to use Foundation Center's resources on corporate giving. We'll answer such questions as: • What are the motivations behind corporate giving?

• How do companies support nonprofit organizations?

• How can I match my organization's needs with the interests of a corporation?

• How can I make the most effective use of Foundation Center resources to

locate corporate funders?

The workshop will also include a brief introduction of Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than three million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

Thanks to a grant from the Estes Park Rotary Foundation, this class is being offered at no charge for area organizations.

To register please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the October 22 date, select the event then click “register now.” Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970-4807805.

Plein Air Rockies - A Festival Of Outdoor Painting - Fall Colors

Loving Spirit Art Show This Sunday Members of the Board of Directors of Loving Spirit, a non-profit that is changing the way we respond to grief and loss, announced today that a unique art show will be held on October 18th at the Black Canyon Inn. The benefit will include a curated art show, wine and appetizers, and musical entertainment, but the best part is that participants will get to take home a piece of the art. Each paid ticket will be placed in a bowl and as the tickets are drawn the holders will be able to pick their favorite piece from among the many that have been donated by local artists or from private collections. The works include paintings, photography, ceramics, hand-made quilts, and more.

For tickets please contact Board Members: Rosemary Sloan, Gail Albers, Sally Park, Donna Shavlik or Will Spencer, or call 970-402-3048 or 970-586-3227.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations.

Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970 685-8756.

Plein Air Rockies Art of the Day: "Longs Peak Autumn Show," 9 x 12, oil, by Scott Ruthven. Exhibition up through Oct. 25.

The Plein Air Rockies Exhibit has been refreshed with the addition of fall colors and is now on display until October 25. The Opening Reception was held on October 10 and visitors to the gallery over the weekend were able to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Laura Kratz won for her “September Morning.” The public is invited to come view this exhibit before it closes.

The Cultural Arts Council is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. and is open daily from 12-5.

The next Exhibit, “Abstractivity”

opens November 1. The response to this exhibit has been tremendous with over 40 artists entered. These works are based on what you see: color, shapes, brushstrokes, size, scale, and, in some cases, the process….it’s freedom of expression. Call For Entries for the Holiday Show are now available on our website:www.estesarts.com.

The Holiday Show will run from November 28 to January 3. For further information on any of these exhibits, contact us at 970-586-9203 or email us at info@estesarts.com.

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Speaker Betty May Presenting At The Estes Park Museum

On Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Estes Park Museum, Betty May will make a presentation based on her book, Faces: Imprisoned Women And Their Struggle With The Criminal Justice System.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

In 2008, a group of women serving life sentences at the Maryland Correctional Institute for Women in Jessup, Maryland, asked Betty to help them produce a play designed to warn young people about the consequences of poor choices. That request led to Faces, a production that ran for two years in the prison. Betty was also invited to direct Faces, along with other plays written by prison inmates, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

At the end of the run, the women asked Betty to tell their stories and to pass on their advice and warnings. She promised she would. Her book, Faces is the fulfillment of that promise.

These are the topics included in her presentation.

1) How the play, Faces, evolved from a mission to warn young people to a phenomenon that inspired over a thousand people.

2) The personal stories behind the crime and murder headlines.

3) What prison life is really like (not cool).

4) The almost insurmountable challenges that face those that do leave prison.

5) An examination of our judicial sys-

tem: the basics as well as laws that can ruin lives.

6) A look at human trafficking.

7) Advice from the women and an introduction to the Restorative Justice system.

Betty May is a theatrical director, a writer, a clown and circus coach (directing camps at her son’s circus school), and an activist in the judicial system advocating for women she once knew only through horrific newspaper headlines and lobbying for progressive changes in our judicial and penal systems.

While her four children were growing up she taught acting, dance, and exercise classes. She opened her own theatre in a derelict movie house with kids, teen, and adult companies. When grant money dried up and the theatre closed, Betty expanded her theatrical efforts to Central America. She taught high school during the school year and spent the summers in a squatters’ settlement in Guatemala. Her troupe of thirtyfive street kids expanded to a company of ninety in seven years and the troupe toured all over Guatemala.

This presentation is sponsored by the Religion and Philosophy Group.

Betty’s presentations are without fee and she is available for other presentations while in the Estes Park area from 17th October through 22nd October. For more information and scheduling call Michael at 303-7479351.

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Peak To Peak Concert #2 Offers Two Major Attractions

The musicians in the second in the 2015-16 Peak to Peak Concert series, to be given on October 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (SMLC), 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, will try to keep the program under one hour, but both groups of performers, the Pit Orchestra Quartet and the Highland Brass, have so much to offer that their patrons will want to hear more. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted. As usual, the net donations will go directly to these outstanding local musicians so that they can buy more music to perform next year. One could think of his/ her donation as an investment in future entertainment. The performers hope to meet their supporters at the reception after the concert.

Local music supporters who watched their friends put on South Pacific last March, never saw the pit orchestra because it was squeezed into a tiny space behind the false wall on the right side of the stage at Hempel Recital Hall. The members of that “pit” orchestra got to know each other pretty well in that cozy space. That was where these four musicians, Gary Brown (percussion), Curtis Fox (bass), Michelle Gergen-Wisner (piano), and Lynette Johnson (flute). discovered that each of them had been cherishing recordings of Claude Bolling's Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano.

Later they got together to see whether they could play this very challenging piece of music, themselves, and had so much fun with it that they couldn't leave it alone. As Now they want “to go public” as the Pit Orchestra Quartet because they think other residents in the area, whether classically trained or jazz enthusiasts, will love it, too.

Over the years the public has consistently loved it. Claude Bolling, the com-

poser and a well-known French jazz pianist, who has written over 100 compositions and movie scores, was a major part of the traditional jazz revival in the late 1960s. He is especially known for a whole series of "crossover" collaborations with classical musicians. His Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano(1973), written for and recorded with Jean-Pierre Rampal, is a mix of Baroque elegance with modern swing. It has been a top seller for many years and was followed up by other works in the same vein. It was particularly popular in the United States where it remained at the top of the Hit Parade for two years after its release and on the Billboard top 40 list for 530 weeks, roughly ten years.

There are more popular hits on this program, too, this time for those who love the sounds of brass instruments, and who doesn’t? Most residents of Estes Park have heard and enjoyed the Highland Brass Quintet, made up of Jerry Brubaker, Jim Detterline, Curtis Fox, Loren Johnson, and Chuck Varilek, playing at outdoor venues. For those who want to hear how much better they sound up close, where wind and rain do not interfere, they will play their favorite selections such as “It’s a Grand Old Flag,” “Get Me to the Church on Time, “Take Me out to the Ball Game,” and “Zacatecas” at SMLC on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m., ending up with "Just a Closer Walk,” New Orleans style. Those who can make it to this double-header, will go away singing, not just one tune, but many tunes in their heads.

This concert is proudly sponsored by The Old Gallery in Allenspark and the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. Checks made out to TOG or OSEP are tax deductible. The rest of the Peak to Peak Concert series for 2015-16 can be found at www.osep.info under Current Events.

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Thanksgiving Day 2015 What Are Your Plans?

Please accept this invitation to join the community of Estes Park at our 15th annual Thanksgiving Community Gathering! It’s come one, come all and there is no charge…that’s right, it is free. The gathering provides a second to none Thanksgiving feast, fun, entertainment, homemade only bake sale and the wonderful feeling of community. The Gathering is from 11:30 a.m. til 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Mt. View Fel-

For the next two years, 02/03, we enjoyed the gathering at the Notchtop and the attendees grew to 156 folks, not to mention all the volunteers. Estes Park continued to reach out in support with donations of their resources, food, time, and, of course, finances!

In 2004, I, along with my two partners, leased the Hangar at the 18 hole golf course…the gathering was moved to that location. This year was so exciting as we

lowship Gymnasium located at Peak View and Highway 7.

You may wonder how this all got started? Well, since you asked....

The best I can recall, it was a cold November evening at the Notchtop and we were hosting Dick Orleans and the “Friends of Folk” Friday crowd. Larraine Darling, owner of the venue at the time, and I, hosting the evening, were discussing our plans for Thanksgiving that year. As it was, neither of us had family in town and were going to be all alone. Larraine with husband, Don, and their children and me with my folks. Larraine appeared distraught as we talked and the idea that other families would be alone in our community disturbed her greatly.

began to see folks from every sector of the Estes Valley, including out-of-town visitors. In addition, we began delivering to the home-based or shut-in community that were not able to join us at the site, again, a buffet-style meal, 151 served, and nine large turkeys with 23 meals delivered.

2005, big change! Mountain View Bible Fellowship reached out to me with an invitation to use their gymnasium for the event…Wow, what an answer to our prayers. The TCG took on a new look, entertainment with Cowboy Brad Fitch, facepainting for the children. But, the big change, all our guests were greeted, seated and served-255 this year, 82 pilgrim volunteers, 33 meals delivered and 10 large turkeys.

Please keep in mind, this success has continued at no cost to the attendees.

Of course, free-will donations are accepted, but, the generosity of our Estes Park community sustains the TCG. From 2005-2014 attendees grew from 255 to 728 with meals delivered from 33 to 80 and from 10 large turkeys to 28! Entertainment such as Ray Young, Steve the Balloon Artist, a homemade only bake sale, Bobcat cheerleaders, Mayoral Proclamation, American Profile article and, it has become what we always prayed it would...community serving community…and a gathering of very thankful folks.

The tradition of a Thanksgiving Community Gathering here in Estes Park began well over 100 years ago. That’s right, Enos Mills and his friends and commu-

”We own a venue where we can provide food and space for our community to gather for a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship,” Larraine declared. Immediately, the idea took substance and we set in motion the planning for the first ever Thanksgiving Community Gathering, aka, TCG, to take place on Thanksgiving Day at the Notchtop, 2001.

So it was, and in 2001, we hosted 42 attendees with a buffet line of magnificent Larraine food and local entertainment. It was a glorious occasion and we decided to repeat the event in 2002.

nity would gather at the ‘ol “Comers” building at the corner on Elkhorn and Moraine.

There they would feast as a community and share stories and begin new friendships. We have only caused the rebirth of this tradition!!!

This year, Larraine and I will celebrate our 15th year of the TCG tradition. Please remember, TCG is open to all members of the Estes Valley, their friends and family and those who are visiting from outside our area….and it continues to be free!

Okay, how can you help in the success of TCG this year?

A. Attend and enjoy the thankful/community environment of TCG. B. Bring a homemade goodie to the bakesale table in the gym before 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning.

C. Make a tax deductible donation to “TCG”, P.O. Box 4122, EP, CO 80517 (Yes,

TCG is now a 501-c-3). Receipts are available if requested, contact Steve Misch, smisch1@msn.com/970-586-2689.

D. Can’t come to us? We can deliver Thanksgiving to you, OK? Contact Steve and give name, phone, address, number of meals requested…we will deliver during mid-day on Thanksgiving.

Now that you are up to date on the TCG, make those plans now to be with your community on Thanksgiving Day. I, Larraine and our many pilgrims look forward to making this your most memorable Thanksgiving experience ever.

Please contact me with any questions and big hugs to all, Steve “Big Turkey” Misch Courtesy photos

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Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company Set To Present

“Love, Loss And What I Wore”

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company is ready for the premiere of their next production, “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” This is the 24th play in the six year history of EPRTC.

The play will be presented at the Masonic Lodge Studio Theatre on October 16, 17, 23 & 24 with a 7 p.m. curtain time. On October 18 and 25, showtime is at 2 p.m.

“Love, Loss and What I Wore” was written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron. It is based on the book by Ilene Beckerman. It was first produced in New York in 2009 starring Tyne Daly.

“Love, Loss and What I Wore” is presented in a Readers Theatre mode. The actors will sit on stage on stools with scripts in hand. It is a play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memories covering important subjects like prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, hating purses and “why women only wear black.”

There are seven actors and 28 scenes in the play. The actors are: C.J. Jensen, Lon-

nie Erskine, Carissa Streib, Jean Might, Sara Maypole, Carolyn Wills, and Christann Higley. Christann Higley and C.J. Jensen are co-directing the production.

Each of the actors will play several parts in the production. Readers Theatre requires strong character development since there is no physical movement on stage. The cast has been having fun at rehearsals and look forward to the opening this weekend.

The set design was done by artist Michael Young and it is a beautiful and impressive backdrop for this hilarious production.

Tickets are now available at Macdonald Book Shop in downtown Estes Park or at the door prior to the performance. Don’t miss your chance to see this great play.

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Opening This Weekend!

The Dinner Party At Hempel Auditorium Neil Simon's comedy in one-act, The Dinner Party, opens this Friday evening at 7:30 at the YMCA of the Rockies' Hempel Auditorium.

Packed with local talent and directed by Susan A. Henshaw, the playâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;intended for adult audiencesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;explores the good and not-so-good histories for three former couples. Six people are invited to a mysterious dinner party at an upscale restaurant only to discover that each one's former partner is also in attendance.

Watch the fun and drama (warning; some adult language) unfold on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 on October 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 on October 18th and 25th.

Local talent includes: Larry Tyson as Albert Donay, Michael Petri as Claude Pi-

Photography by Marsha Hobert PhotosbyMarsha.com

chon, Michael Dzik as Andre Bouville, Kathy Littlejohn as Gabrielle Buonocelli, Michelle Taylor as Yvonne Fouchet, Sandra Hofmann as Mariette Levieux and Iris Blair as Understudy. Jeff Miller acts as stage manager.

Tickets for all performances are available online at the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies website www.FineArtsGuild.org and at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn.

Adult tickets are $12 and 18 & under youth tickets are $6. Seniors 62+ are $10.

One dollar is added for online sale orders.

Enjoy a good-hearted adult look at the human condition in and out of love at The Dinner Party this weekend and next.

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Seeking Nominations For Youth, Individual And Business Philanthropists

live. There are so many who volunteer and donate; you probably have several individuals that stand out in your mind. Now is Jill Lancaster and Sally Park from EPNRC your chance to help recognize them and invite you to nominate and help celebrate. share their great example. Awards will To be recognized at National Philanhonor this year’s most outstanding thropy Day in Estes Park on 11-12-15 youth, individual and business philanNational Philanthropy Day in Estes thropists. The committee added the new Park has become a highly anticipated “youth” category to recognize the good event as the whole community shows up work of those under the age of 18 for to celebrate the giving nature of our their budding philanthropy. We are deTown. We hope you will join us on lighted to recognize all nominees! Please Thursday, November 12 from 4-6 p.m. at visit www.epnonprofit.org/people/philthe YMCA to celebrate Enriching Estes anthropist-of-the-year/ to nominate deWith a Giving Heart. To RSVP, please serving individuals or businesses. visit Last year’s award recipients were an inwww.epnonprofit.org/programs/philan- spiration to us all. thropy-day/ In 2014, Jayne Zmijewski was preA big part of the evening is to recogsented with a special Enduring Service nize those community members who Award. As a Larimer County Search and have made an impact during the past Rescue member, Jayne spends hundreds year. The care and compassion our com- of hours each year being a senior dog munity members demonstrate is part of handler and a wildlife responder. Jayne is what makes Estes such a great place to

truly an asset

to the community. Her new dog, Kody is a search and rescue dog. Jayne assists the community of Estes Park with wildlife issues and teaches citizens how to live in harmony with wildlife. Jayne has volunteered through many wildlife organizations. As a wildlife advocate, she has responded to many calls from people who have concerns about injured wildlife. As a naturalist, Jayne has provided valuable information to the public concerning how to keep wildlife wild and people safe. Her work with Rocky Mountain National Park concerning elk, deer, bears, and mountain lions has provided valuable information to aid researchers.

Last year’s Business Philanthropist of the Year Award went to Amy Hamrick of Kind Coffee. When someone uses a word like “Kind” in the name of their business, it’s a sign of good things to come. Amy Hamrick’s Kind Coffee delivers on that promise. In spite of the financial and emotional impact of last year’s flood, Amy created a ‘flood mud’ blend designed to give back to the Town of Estes Park Relief Fund. She continued her work with the Library board, sponsoring their annual fundraising dinner. And she

donates coffee and merchandise for many groups’ gift baskets and auctions.

When the opportunity arose to develop a successful downtown business coalition, Amy stepped in to ‘caffeinate’ and organize the group. She is now leading their transition into a branch of Estes Valley Partners for Commerce.

Sherry Davis was the recipient of the Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year Award. As a counselor at Estes Park Middle School, Sherry went beyond her job description to make contributions to the students, the school, and the community by starting and coordinating the Community Food Pantry immediately after the flood of September 2013. A student’s original request motivated Sherry into a priceless resource for food assistance in Estes Park as we recovered from the September flood. The effects of Sherry’s efforts filled a large need for many individuals and families in town who would otherwise have gone without food in the months after the flood. Sherry and her students worked for six months to gather food, home supplies, and cash donations. This essential Community Food Pantry would not have happened without Sherry.

Please consider nominating a deserving youth, individual or business today!

Award nomination deadline is Friday, October 23.

For additional information or questions, please contact Jill Lancaster, Executive Director, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center 970-480-7805; director@epnonprofit.org or visit our website www.epnonprofit.org.

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One Day Retreat For Nourishing Life With Meditation Meditation to many around the world consists of quieting the mind, sitting still, regulating the breathe and visualizing a happy thought, all in the effort to find peace and tranquility. Although meditation can bring a sense of peace, the true value of this practice is rarely understood. Meditation has the ability to not only regulate and harmonize the body, mind and spirit but it can also prevent and heal disease to achieve healthy longevity and, at its highest level, achieve enlightenment.

Join Master Chen this Saturday, October 17th for a day of wellness & healing.

The NRA Defensive Pistol Class will be offered on Saturday, October 24. This is the most advanced handgun training course offered in the NRA civilian/nonlaw enforcement curriculum and is especially designed for those who want to enhance their personal protection and concealed carry skills. Emphasis will be on safely presenting a handgun from concealment, accurately shooting under time pressure from many positions, distances and situations, learning how to reload under pressure and how to clear all types of malfunctions. Prerequisites: At least 18 years of age, students must have completed some basic handgun training within recent years, students must be familiar and effective with their pistol and able to consistently shoot a pattern of less than 8 1/2 inches at 15 feet and have the ability to load and un-

Author Carol S. Pearson To Appear At Macdonald Book Shop This Friday

Starting at 9:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., the day will include lecture, philosophy, theory Meditation, Dao Yin, Qi Gong, Tai Chi theory and discussion on other methods for nourishing life, health and longevity.

Invigorate your mind, body and spirit in this interactive community class, bring lots of questions and be ready to construct your own program for nourishing life.

Hosted at the Dao House, 6120 Hwy. 7, Estes Park. For registration call 970-5864094.

NRA Defensive Pistol Class October 24 load their handgun safely and efficiently.

Students will be required to provide their own handgun, level one hip holster, extra magazines and magazine belt pouches, 300 rounds of factory ammunition, a few snap caps/dummy rounds, a concealment garment (vest or jacket), electronic hearing protection and eye protection. This is a mentoring-based class and most of our time will be spent on the range. The class will be from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range.

Maximum class size is 6 students and pre-registration is required. The cost of this course is $100.00 for Estes Park Gun Club members and $115.00 for nonmembers, due the morning of class (cash or check). Go to www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx or call Jim at 970-481-4279.

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Bestselling author and internationally known scholar Carol S. Pearson will visit Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park this Friday, October 16th, from 2 to 4 p.m., to speak about and sign copies of her new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Persephone Rising: Awakening The Heroine Within.â&#x20AC;? The event will take place three days after the bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publication as a lead title by Harper Elixir, a new imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.

Pearson and her husband own a condominium in Estes Park and spend part of each summer or fall in Colorado.

Persephone Rising is a revelatory modern manifesto that speaks to the heroine in every woman, and to the numerous men who live and/or work in partnership with them, offering potent strategiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;drawn from the archetypes inherent in the ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to forge lives of greater happiness and fulfillment. The book illuminates age-old wisdom for a modern audience, showing readers how to answer the call to heroism in their own lives: to locate and harness the unique potential within themselves, and ultimately to develop their own innate heroic gifts.

As she reveals in the book, Persephone Rising had its origins in events that took place early in Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career, when she was a faculty member at the University

of Colorado Boulder and the founding director of its Women Studies Program. At a time of great professional success and personal fulfillment, she experienced a tragic loss; the story of Demeter and Persephone comforted her then, and has continued to be a source of guidance and inspiration since.

Since leaving CU, Pearson has held faculty and administrative positions at the University of Maryland, Goucher College, and Georgetown University.

Most recently, she served as executive vice president and provost and later president of Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. In addition to her work as an author, Pearson now is a speaker, workshop leader, and educator in private practice, best known as an expert on the applications of myth, archetypes, and narrative to contemporary life and work. She also serves as a thinking partner for leaders and leadership teams applying her work to their organizations and their professional roles.

Among Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other books are The Hero Within and Awakening the Heroes Within, both of which are being issued with new covers by HarperElixir on October 13th in conjunction with the publication of Persephone Rising; The Hero and the Outlaw (McGraw-Hill); and The Transforming Leader (Berrett-Koehler), which last year won a major award from the International Leadership Association.

Pearson also is the co-author, with Hugh Marr, of the Pearson-Marr Archetype IndicatorÂŽ (PMAIÂŽ) instrument, which measures archetypes active in individuals and is designed to help people understand the mythic stories that do, or could, provide a means to success, fulfillment, and clarity of values and purpose.

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Shining Mountains Group Annual Dinner Sunday, October 25

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Come and join us for the Colorado Mountain Club Shining Mountains Group annual dinner and presentation.

The dinner will be Sunday, October 25, 2015; cash bar begins at 3 p.m. and the buffet dinner starts at 4 p.m. with the program to follow. This year the dinner will be at Mary's Lake Lodge, located at 2625 Mary's Lake Road in Estes Park, Colorado. The 1913 rustic style lodge and restaurant have been welcoming visitors for many years.

The price of $25 includes a wonderful buffet dinner, tax, gratuity and program.

You may register and pay on-line www.cmc.org/Calendar/EventDetails.as px?ID=31336; on the calendar search for events, not trips. If you prefer not to pay on-line please contact David Sanders at sandeaa@comcast.net or 720-227-3688.

You must register by Oct 18, 2015.

The presentation will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocky Mountain National Park Elk and Vegetation Management.â&#x20AC;? Our speaker is Cyrenea Piper who is in charge of the elk and vegetation management program at Rocky Mountain National Park.

A summary of the presentation: Fifteen years of cooperative research and planning culminated in 2008 with a signed Elk and Vegetation Management Plan.

The plan identified the need to respond to a large elk population and a deteriorating range in Rocky Mountain National Park by reducing the impacts of elk on vegetation and by restoring the natural range of variability in elk and vegetation, while providing for continued elk viewing opportunities.

The Park is currently in the seventh year of the 20-year-plan and is in the process of completing the first five-year review. The adaptive management approach detailed in the plan allows the Park to regularly update our management decisions as we gain new information concerning the elk population and vegetation condition. The Park is slowly, but steadily, moving toward a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem with habitat that supports a diversity of species. This continued progress depends, however, on the long-term commitment of both the Park and the public.

Get Your Tickets Now For Fall Back Beer Festival On Halloween Day Held each year on the day we turn the clocks back, Fall Back Beer Fest is not only a celebration of beer, but also the people who make it. Returning for its third year, FBBF not only has exciting new additions, but this year we "fall back" on Halloween!

Be sure to check out what's new, including our Halloween celebration!

Come discover new favorites and talk with the brewers behind the beers from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, dozens of local Colorado craft brewDenver, CO eries. New this year, FBBF is excited to Crow Hop Brewing, Loveland, CO have Feisty Spirits joining in the fun to Elevation Beer Co., Poncha Springs, CO release some collaborative brews with Estes Park Brewery, Estes Park, CO some of our attending breweries. Be sure to check it out while it lasts!

Feisty Spirits, Fort Collins, CO FBBF continues to honor the AmeriGreat Divide Brewing, Denver, CO can Homebrewers Associations Annual Grimm Bros Brewhouse, Loveland, CO Learn To Homebrew Day with a numHigh Hops Brewery, Windsor, CO ber of AHA sanctioned homebrewing Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, clubs and individual brewers from all Fort Collins, CO over Colorado brewing for everyone to watch. Check the Homebrewers page on Lumpy Ridge Brewing, Estes Park, CO Oskar Blues Brewery, Lyons, CO the website for more details.

With seminars from beer industry ex- Renegade Brewing Company, Denver, CO perts, Halloween candy pairings with Rock Cut Brewing, Estes Park, CO your favorite beers, demonstrations from equipment fabricators, local hop Rocky Mountain Soda Company, farms, giveaways from local homebrew Denver, CO supply shops, and much more, there is Snowbank Brewing, Fort Collins, CO sure to be something for everyone at Verboten Brewing, Loveland, CO FBBF. Very Nice Brewing, Nederland, CO As always, FBBF is family-friendly!

Zwei Brewing, Fort Collins, CO Helping with the celebration of brewing Complete list coming soon! are Colorado craft soda breweries pourFor tickets and more information, go ing samples for guests of all ages! Plus, to www.fallbackbeerfest.com. for everyone's entertainment, the winner of the 2015 Rockygrass Band Competition, Rapidgrass, will take the main stage to keep you all moving!

Breweries At Fall Back Beer Fest 2015 1933 Brewing Company, Fort Collins, CO

Beer By Design Brewery, Northglenn, CO

Big Thompson Brewery, Loveland, CO

Boulder Beer, Boulder, CO

Brewery Rickoli, Wheat Ridge, CO

Buckhorn Brewers, LLC, Loveland, CO

City Star Brewing, Berthoud, CO

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KIOWA RIDGE LOT overlooking meadow with pond and mountain views.

1+ acres, paved street, town water, sewer, natural gas. $168,900 0 Kiowa Dr

WILDFLOWERS cover this rolling 4.6 acre lot. Electric power poles come to property, easy to tap in. Plenty of building sites w/ green grass, rock outcroppings, pine trees & great views.

BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOM HOME… 4 BR, 3 bath home w/great views, open floor plan, 3 car gar, 1.6 ac lot, master suite w/ bath & walk in closet, gourmet kitchen. Turn key home sold fully furnished. $825,000 2824 Kiowa Trail

$184,900 1480 David Drive #5

$134,900 2760 Fall River Rd #243

5 ACRES backing to National Forest land.

Treed with seasonal stream, rock formations and mountain views. Private, end of road location.

Only $49,900 506 Homestead Dr, Drake

LOVELY 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo in Riverfront community. Perfect condition, lots of upgrades, private deck with mtn view. Perfect year round residence or short term rental.

ESTATE LOT in the Promontory. This is the 2+ acre lot in this exclusive neighborhood. End of street location. Trees, mountain views, seclusion. Irreplaceable property.

$291,500 2625 Marys Lake Rd 33

$170,000 TBD Moss Rock

$399,000 641 Park River Pl

$239,000 TBD Promontory Dr

BUILD your dream home on this rare 3.21 acre lot in Rockwood Estates. Private cul du sac location backing to acres of private open space. City water, sewer, natural gas available.

One of a kind lodge, over 5000 sq ft., everything top-of-the-line, redefining luxury & Colo sophisticated rustic w/reclaimed wood Privacy & unobstructed views.

A NICE FIND! Well priced, pretty building lot in the Uplands. Over one acre with buried utilities at property. Rolling lot with good mountain views that include Longs Peak, trees and meadow area

ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL in Estes Park! Custom built and designed 4bed, 4 bat, 4200 sqft. near National Park entrance. Completed in 2013. One of a kind. $1,225,000 2051 Upper High Dr

$275,000 TBD Uplands Cir

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RIVERFRONT CONDO looking out on beautiful Fall river. Popular vacation property. Use as a permanent residence, 2nd home, or vacation rental property.

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7.8 acre lot in Little Valley. Evergreens, aspens & rock outcroppings. Borders Natl Forest. Roughed-in driveway. Needs well & septic.

$250,000 3198 Rockwood Ln N

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PRICED TO SELL! You can't beat this price for an end unit, Riverfront condo.

Fully furnished. Hardwood floors, great room w/ fireplace, washer/dryer hookups.

Patio w/ hot tub.

CAPTIVATING mountain condo with a cabin feel! Rustic interior, with wall of windows to enjoy mountain and lake views, 2 fireplaces, master suite with luxurious bath, plus hot tub.

$58,000 TBD Sage Hen, Drake

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CHARMING 3br 2ba home in desirable High Drive area. Picture windows capture the views, both baths recently remodeled, new hardwood floors throughout, lg sunroom & nice outdoor living space.

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SOLITUDE CABIN with amazing Longs Peak view. Sunny open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, Great room and loft. Sold furnished. $279,900 1801 Sketch Box Ln #1

$2,495,000 225 Shadow Mountain Ct

GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this secluded lot. Panoramic views of Lumpy Ridge & Mummy Range as well as the valley below. Adorned with mature pine trees and rock outcroppings. $98,500 558 Upper Venner Rd

ONE LEVEL HOME, NICE UPGRADE REMODEL View Longs Peak, Twin Sisters, Continental Divide. 2228 s.f., 3/2, 2 car, 67 acre, pavement, convenient towards downtown.

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CLOSE TO TOWN yet in a quiet neighborhood, 4bd/2ba w/main floor living.

Has character, in great condition & a lovely fenced back yard & mountain views. $337,500 1053 Tranquil Lane

WHY BUY 2ND HOME you’ll use only a few weeks a year? Variety of timeshare weeks avail. at Ramshorn Village, Historic Crags Lodge. Can be traded thru RCI's 3,500 resorts or rented out by on-site mgt.

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$104,900 175 Curry Drive

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One of the last building lots in this gorgeous neighborhood.

1 acre, south facing, with a Longs Peak view. City water, sewer, and natural gas available. Owner financing may be available.

$139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8 One acre building lot above Marys Lake with scenic views. in private setting with no covenants. Water, sewer and gas available. Open to offers!

$385,000 TBD Tunnel Rd Incredible eagle's eye view, This 13 acre site sits high in Estes Valley, overlooking National Park. Sunny exposure, with electric close by. Build your dream home here, Located among the executive estates in exclusive Windcliff. Lots of privacy.

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RARE ZONING One of the few lots in the Estes Park area that is zoned for industrial use.

This .42 acre lot is zoned I-1 and allows for storage of building materials and equipment, manufacturing, maintenance and repair facilities, and other commercial activities. Easy access and easy to build on. Priced to sell at $139,000.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This 8.22 acre property is the only large parcel zoned industrial in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or many other possibilities.

Priced to sell at $1,150,000. Call Judy today for additional information.

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Beginning October 26 and continuing for the following four to six weeks employers, employees and residents living and/or working in the Estes Park area will have the opportunity to participate in an on-line survey (link to be provided at later date) designed to assess the current and future housing needs in the Estes area. This will be the fourth study conducted since 1990. Each study is relevant for about eight to ten years.

The Estes Park Housing Authority has contracted for this study and it has broad-based community support both financially and logistically. Currently the Town of Estes Park, The Economic Development Corporation, Rocky Mountain National Park, Bank of Colorado, Bank of Estes Park, The Estes Park Medical Center, The Estes Park Board of REALTORSÂŽ, and Park R-3 School District have agreed to contribute funds and resources to the study. The support of these organizations is essential to gathering accurate and timely data.

Included in the assessment will be information about where employees live; the needs of employers to fill future jobs; the cost of housing for both renters and owners; demographic data; the needs of commuters both traveling into and out of Town for employment; and a host of other facts related to living and working in Estes Park.

These studies are used to predict the current and future housing needs within the community, provide a basis to secure construction financing, assist in the planning process for development and re-development, and educate the community as to its housing needs. Each study has provided valuable information to allow the community to develop

housing choices to meet the needs of its citizens.

As an example, the 1990 study projected a housing need across all segments of the population to be between 550 to 790 new units. This includes a growth rate of approximately three percent and households needing some assistance due to the high-cost housing and below average income. This seemed like a very large number in 1990. By 1999 there had been 1,502 permits issued for new housing units within the Estes Valley. This is a 3.12 percent annual growth rate.

The same scenario played out with the results of the 1999 study. It forecast the need for 809 to 1,032 housing units. By 2009 there had been 1,137 permits issued for new housing units in the Estes Valley Planning area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a 1.39 annual growth rate.

The latest study was completed in March 2008 and is outdated due to the economic downturn and the flood of 2013. However, in 2008 it forecast a need for 756 to 959 new dwelling units by 2015. During the intervening years of 2009-2014 building new dwelling units slowed dramatically, leading to a sharp decline in availability. Only 123 new units were built within the town limits.

Repeating this study will provide current data upon which to base future planning. There will be a slight variance in the 2015/2016 study by expanding the study area to include the school district (to the Boulder County line on Highway 7). This will encompass additional census-track data and provide additional information for analysis.

Watch for information about how you can participate. The ability to meet community housing demands is dependent on your input.

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Get Involved With Town Of Estes Park Winter Events Each year the Town of Estes Park supports and produces several holiday and winter themed events. The Town is seeking volunteers and sponsors for this season’s events. Please contact the Town’s Events office at 970-586- 6104 to participate in any of the upcoming events.

decorate Christmas trees and cookies, take photos with Santa and more. Volunteers are needed for activity stations, including cookie decoration, s’mores, and crafts, and the trackless train.

Tinsel Tavern Tour – December 12, 2015 5th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Join the kick-off party at Marys Lake November 21, 2015 Lodge at 6 p.m. and enjoy live entertainThis free event will take place at George ment, appetizers and merriment before boarding the Elkhorn Express Trolley to Hix Riverside Plaza from 3 to 6 p.m.

Visit with Santa, decorate Santa hats and visit a line-up of favorite Estes Park tavornaments, enjoy s’mores and hot choco- erns from 7 to 11 p.m. Prizes are availlate, rides on radio flyer wagons, a com- able for best costumes, so dress to impress! Tickets go on sale November 2 at munity sing-along, and hunt for candy www.estes.org/events. More information canes. The tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. on this event is available at www.visThis year’s celebration will honor Naitestespark.com. Prize donations are tional Philanthropy Day in Estes Park needed for this event. and the award recipients from the November 12 event at the YMCA. Volunteers are needed to serve hot chocolate and assist with the s’mores and craft stations.

Estes Park Winter Festival Celebrate the winter season in Estes Park at the Estes Park Winter Festival.

Taste award-winning chili and a variety Catch the Glow Parade – November of beer and wine from 30 craft breweries 27, 2015 and wineries, browse merchandise from retail vendors, enjoy live entertainment, The day after Thanksgiving marks the a Kid’s Pavilion featuring interactive acbeginning of the Christmas season in Estes Park. Activities for this annual, free tivities and much more! The Festival will event will take place in Bond Park from be held January 16 and 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Com12 to 4 p.m. with the parade starting at plex. A People’s Choice Chili Competi5:30 p.m. Enjoy visits with Santa and tion will take place each day and a Chili other whimsical characters, a s’mores Appreciation Society International station, hay rides and festive carolers, (CASI) competition will take place on then watch 40 floats twinkle down January 16. Volunteers are needed for Elkhorn Avenue. The Town is seeking volunteers to assist with the s’mores sta- the registration table, ticket sales, trash collection, crowd control, and to serve tion, drive their personal vehicle in the chili samples. The Town is also seeking parade, and dress up as characters for nonprofit participation for the chili comboth Bond Park activities and parade petitions. Participating nonprofits will floats. receive $400 to be used for ingredients and a donation to their organization.

Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $150. Breweries, wineries and vendors are also needed. Applications are available at www.estes.org/events.

2nd Annual Santa’s Workshop – November 28, 2015 Catch the Glow is more than the parade – it’s a weekend celebration! This free, family-friendly event is held at the Event Center from 12 to 4 p.m. Families will be treated to an interactive playland to

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Second Annual Color Run In Conjunction With Homecoming Activities A Colorful Success!

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$249,000! 2458 Highway 34 Right on the River and minutes to Estes Park! The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond. The open floor plan makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river.

1100 Mary’s Lake Rd Well-kept 3 bedroom/3 bath home on private treed acre w/rock outcroppings, year round stream & great mountain views. The open Kitchen-Dining-Living areas flow to the spacious deck w/relaxing hot tub. Attached 2-car garage & additional 960 sq ft detached garage is a great space for projects & storage. Ready for years of mountain living as a full time home or weekend getaway. $425,000

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PEACEFUL RETREAT ON FIVE ACRES 2341 HONDIUS WAY has a lovely 3BR/2.5BA home with the kitchen centrally located and upgraded with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. This is also horse property with a loafing shed with corral panels already in place. Rock outcroppings, mature Ponderosa Pines and views of the Continental Divide complete the picture. See the Virtual Tour on www.rangerealty.com!

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MOVE-IN READY 264 SOLOMON DRIVE is a perfect one-level, 2,192 sq. ft., 3BR/2BA home. There is a gas fireplace in the living room and pocket doors throughout this like-new property. Large trees grace the gently sloping lot of .44 acres and there are nice views of the surrounding mountains. You'll really enjoy the quietness of this neighborhood in Prospect Estates.

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GOLF-COURSE LIVING 1405 CEDAR LANE is a one-story ranch home on a 0.91 acre lot in Country Club Estates. There is a beautiful view from the deck of the 18-hole golf course and surrounding mountains. This 2BR/2BA home has a large sun room, is just under 1,400 sq. ft., and you'll easily be able to make it your own. This location could also be a great second home or income property.

nity Drive. Runners went through three different ‘color stations’ as well as had EPXC runners following every step as they got covered head-to-toe in purple & white powder.

As a team it was great to share EPXC’s passion for running with the past, present and future generations of runners here in Estes Park. As high school students, the opportunity to be a part of the community and helping build the connections between runners was encouraging. Being a part of starting these traditions is a memorable experience. As these young adults go on to conquer other parts of life; they will always be part of this tradition. The color run was a great time for everyone to come together and put an end to a fabulous EPHS’s Homecoming Week. Mark your calendars for next year’s ‘Color Run’ during EPHS’s Homecoming Week…its promises to be an incredible time.

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This past October 9th was a day that will go down in the memory books for the EPXC team, as they held their second annual ‘Estes Park Color Run’. The color run is a two-fold event: one, it is a way to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the Estes Park community together for the most preeminent one-mile race one has ever done. The second part is it is an active fundraiser for the cross-country team to be able to participate in numerous team-building and community enhancing activities throughout the year.

2015 will go down as the year that was the start of an enormous extent of support from our local businesses. Not only from active participation but also their donations to making this race come to life.

The runners followed the laid-backed course around the EPHS campus conquering the arduous hill along Commu-

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Dylan Zurfluh, 62, takes the lead as he enters the final quarter mile in the Patriot League Cross Country Championship Meet Saturday, October 10. Zurfluh pulled away to win the individual title with a time of 17 minutes, 13 seconds for the 5K race.

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This past Saturday, the Estes Park Cross Country (EPXC) team competed in the Patriot League Meet that is comprised of nine 3A schools in the northern Front Range. Teams included Estes Park, Frontier Academy, University High School, Eaton HS, Strasburg HS, Platte Valley HS, Sterling HS, Brush HS, and Valley HS. On the women’s side, the Lady Cats took 3rd overall as a team. The entire field was led by EPXC runner Lily Tomasula-Martin, whose 18:46 was 89 seconds ahead of second place. And on the strength of that effort, the early advantage in the team scoring went to Estes Park. However, Frontier & Eaton HS responded in some packs of their runners with Estes Park countering with Emma Laurienti (22:07), Janet Rojas (22:45), Maddy Beesley (23:04), Reanna Monroe (23:12), Simone Paul (23:14), and rounding out the scoring was Josie Christneson (23:31). All-conference award went to Tomasula-Martin (given to those runners in the top 10) with Laurienti receiving Honorable Mention for her 11th place finish (given to runners who finish 11th to 15th place).

Although Frontier Academy was ranked the prohibitive boys favorite going into the meet, Estes Park boys left the eventual outcome very much in doubt by their strong performance finishing two points behind them.

The large early advantage Estes Park earned on its top three finishers (Dylan Zurfluh; 17:13, Finn Tierney; 17:55 & Cobi Lasota; 18:12) evaporated quickly, with Frontier Academy stealing away the title. The final tally read 59 points for FA to 61 for Estes Park. Also scoring for the EPXC boys were: Mason Ginter (18:35), Josh Bradford (18:54), Eric Todd (19:00), and Harrison Daley (19:19). All-conference awards went to Zurfluh (1st) and Tierney (4th) with Honorable Mention going to Lasota (12th).

The individual crowns went to Dylan Zurfluh of Estes Park in 17:13 and Lily Tomasula-Martin of Estes Park in 18:46, giving the Bobcats a sweep of the individual titles and Zurfluh a one-second margin over hometown favorite Andrew King of Platte Valley.

Next up, the Bobcats travel to Greeley for their Regional Meet on Thursday, October 22.

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Goal Setting And Financial Planning Common Cents Counts Basic Financial Series at the Estes Valley Library Due to popular demand, the Estes Valley Library will once again be hosting the signature program, Common Cents Counts Basic Financial Series, presented

by Marsh Yelick. On Thursday, October 22nd from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. please join us for the introductory workshop, Goal Setting & Financial Planning.

Designed to explore basic money management concepts, this seminar will review fundamental tasks such as creating

a personal balance sheet, building a monthly budget, tracking everyday spending, differentiating between needs and wants, and establishing clear financial goals.

Common Cents Counts workshops are free and open to everyone. Registration is required. For more information or to register for this program, please visit our website at estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier: Websites And Apps Would you like to cultivate your health and wellbeing with websites and apps that include free workouts, the opportunity to research health care concerns, introduce you to healthy minds and emotions, encourage healthy eating and track your physical activities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the class for you!

Please join us for Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier: Websites and Apps on Monday, October 19th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library.

This class will be taught on Mac computers in the Library’s computer lab.

This is an advanced level technology class and is designed for people who know how to use the Internet and/or install apps on their devices. It is optional to bring your own mobile device. Registration is required.

To Register for Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Enterprise Zone Workshop Larimer County Workforce Center and the Estes Park Economic Development Center will be hosting an Enterprise Zone Workshop at the Estes Valley Library on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Jacob Castillo, the Enterprise Zone Administrator from Larimer County Workforce Center will share information about the opportunities that are now available to local businesses.

Beginning January 1, 2016, the Estes Valley will become an official Colorado Enterprise Zone. This designation affords businesses that are operating in the

zone the opportunity to claim tax credits on their state taxes for certain business activities. Business owners must pre-certify this year to be eligible for nine different tax credits to expand or support your business.

This workshop is being presented in partnership with Estes Park Economic Development Center and the Estes Valley Library. Registration for this workshop is required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970586-8116.

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Coloring Club At The Estes Valley Library There’s a current trend sweeping the nation, Adult Coloring Clubs! The Estes Valley Library will be hosting a series of Adult Coloring Clubs at the Library. Please join in the coloring fun on any of the following dates and times: Monday, 10/26, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Wasson Room (2nd floor) Wednesday, 10/28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wasson Room Monday, 11/16, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Wasson Room Wednesday, 11/18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room (1st floor) Monday, 12/14, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Wasson Room Wednesday, 12/16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wasson Room The Library will provide pages to color

and crayons, colored pencils and markers. Please bring a friend and treats to share.

Coloring Clubs encourage adults of all ages to revisit their childhood days of relaxing with a pack of crayons, color pencils, or markers and diving into whimsical, beautiful coloring book pages.

Adult Coloring Clubs are designed to provide participants with something playful, something free, and something that requires no specific skill set while allowing for individuals to express themselves through color. No registration is required and adults of all ages are welcome.

For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Honor Flight Presentation At The Library One Book One Valley has generated many conversations. To honor the veteran theme in the book “We Are Called to Rise,” The Estes Valley Library is privileged to host a presentation from Honor Flight of Northern Colorado on Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Honor Flight Northern Colorado was formed in early 2008 as an all-volunteer organization. The first flight consisted of two chartered Aircraft, taking 211 veterans in all. Since that time Honor Flight of Northern Colorado has completed a total of fourteen trips.

The primary goal of Honor Flight is to get every World War II veteran possible

to Washington, D.C. to visit the WWII memorial that was completed in 2005.

Honor Flight has also expanded their rosters to include hosting terminally ill veterans, Purple Heart Recipients, Korean War Veterans, and Vietnam War Veterans.

All efforts are made possible thanks to private donations by individuals who continue to give their tax-deductible donations for the benefit of our nation’s heroes.

For more information on the Honor Flight presentation at the Estes Valley Library, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Book Donations Being Gathered For Holiday Book Sale The Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation are sorting materials for their annual Holiday Used Book Sale this December 4 and 5 at the Library. In preparation, books are being accepted for donation at the library, along with DVDs and CDs. Materials may be brought to the library anytime during regular open hours, and a tax receipt form is available for donors.

Books that are damaged or in poor condition should not be brought in for the sale. Recycling options are available for such items. Donors with large quantities of books should contact the Library for an overview of guidelines as to what materials are accepted.

The December holiday sale especially features items that are suitable for gift

giving, including hardback and coffeetable books in good condition, as well as children’s materials. The sale takes place in the Hondius Community Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 4 and 5, and it is free and open to the public.

Proceeds from the holiday book sale help provide ongoing financial assistance to the Estes Valley Library throughout the year, improving services and resources through program support, research databases, special collections, and more.

For more information about donating materials to the library, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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Look To Your Library: Branching Out In recent Library surveys the community asked us to increase services for teenagers. To this end, the Library has added a Teen Guide who launched regular (and occasionally surprising) teen programming and expanded the teen collection. Another exciting step toward supporting young people includes partnering with Eagle Rock School to create a new branch of the Estes Valley Library.

We are proud to celebrate the opening of this new branch, which took place for Eagle Rock School students in late September.

Just northeast of Estes Park and only minutes from downtown is the 640-acre Eagle Rock School campus. Eagle Rock is a year-round, residential high school, which empowers young students in their own learning. Sponsored by the American Honda Education Corporation, the school began serving students in 1993 and has been widely acknowledged for its innovative work.

Over the past year, several of our librarians worked with Eagle Rock School to bring this branch to life. The School is now outfitted with more advanced library technology and a computerized catalog of their materials. As importantly, the School’s collection is now integrated into the public library’s catalog.

Adhering to the Estes Valley Library’s deeply held responsibility to the taxpayer, Eagle Rock is responsible for all costs associated with the creation and operation of the branch, including the transfer of items between the two branches, and the purchase of materials

acting, mask and puppetry scenes to communicate the rich emotions and insights of life’s journeys. Betsy has toured her work across Europe, winning awards and performing in major international festivals.

Space is limited; registration is required. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Zombie Barbie’s At The Estes Valley Library

the place to be. As the festivities of the poker tournament conclude, a celebration party is planned at the Deadwood Saloon to awarded the prize money for the tournament. But, then something goes dreadfully wrong!

Participant’s will be assigned a character and are encouraged to be creative with their garb. There is a $5.00 fee to participate that helps to cover the themed dinner. Space is limited and registration is required.

For more information about the Teen Murder Mystery or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970586-8116.

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Make-It-Monday: The Magic Of Masks

Make-It-Monday: The Magic of Masks It’s time for Make-It-Monday again at the Estes Valley Library. On Monday, for their in-house teen collection.

October 26th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. kids As there is very little overlap between are in for a special treat! Betsy Tobin of the two libraries, both the Library and the Now or Never Theatre presents the the School will benefit from the diversity fun and fanciful mask-making workshop of the merged catalog. Building on the The Magic of Masks. expertise of Eagle Rock Librarian Beth The program will include an introducEllis and Estes Valley Library’s Teen tion to the history of masks and a mask Guide Katherine Dumont, we have also demonstration. Kids will look at sample expanded the number of Teen materials masks and pictures of masks from many offered by both partners. different traditions and cultures and discuss the elements of design. Following While the School is a closed campus this introduction, kids will design and and community members will not be assemble simple masks out of tagboard able to visit the Eagle Rock library, our and add decorative elements. This will combined catalog allows for virtual be followed by a mask parade! searching of the School’s collection and Betsy Tobin creates original performthe borrowing of their items. Now when ances that weave a tapestry of stories, searching the Library catalog, patrons will notice the option to search other lo- multilayered visual images, and powerful cations. When finding a book owned by Eagle Rock School, place a Hold on the item to begin the transfer process and the item will be available for pick up at the public library. The same process Back by popular demand! And works in reverse for Eagle Rock students yes, this is exactly what it sounds wishing to check out public library like. Join Teen Guide Katherine items. Delivery should take one day (or Dumont on Friday, October 23rd longer if a weekend is involved) but othfrom 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. for erwise the process will be the same as Zombie Barbies! Start that for any item owned by our Library. with a beautiful used In addition to sharing materials, future Barbie or Ken doll and plans include programs for all teens in transform them using the Estes Valley. Working together, the paint, scissors, glue guns, public Library’s Teen Guide and the Ea- soldering irons and turn them into gle Rock Resource Specialist will develop hideous Zombie Barbies. This event is fun, literacy-based, and engaging programming. We look forward to this collaboration expanding services for all Teens in the Estes Valley.

Teen Murder Mystery Party At The Estes Valley Library For weeks, people have been pouring into the small western town of Deadwood for the biggest poker tournament this side of the Mississippi. And this is just the beginning. Please join Teen Guide Katherine Dumont for the annual Murder Mystery Party.

There will be two separate events this year. On Friday, October 16th, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. the Murder Mystery is open to Middle School Students and on Saturday, October 17th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

High School Students are invited to participate.

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for those who enjoy being a bit destructive. Dolls will be provided or, you are welcome to bring your own.

Registration is encouraged for the Zombie Barbie workshop. This program is for kids ages 11 and up. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Kiwanis Club Distributes Dictionaries To Third Graders

Kiwanis members passing out dictionaries to third grade students.

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The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park initiated a program in 2003 where they distribute dictionaries to third grade students at an assembly. This years event was on October 6 when Gary Miller, President of the Kiwanis Club, and club members Wayne Park, Kathy Hale, Bob Burger, Bob Johnson and Kathy Littlejohn passed them out to around 70 students.

Kathy Littlejohn did a superb job getting the kids excited about all the different things and events they can find in a dictionary. She had them looking up words, the states and their capitals along with important events that have taken place in our country. As the students returned to their respective school room, each one received an apple donated by the Safeway store.

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One Book One Valley Author Event An Evening With Laura McBride Laura McBride, author of “We Are Called to Rise,” will speak to the community on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm at Mountain View Bible Fellowship for the Grand Finale Event of the 2015 One Book One Valley season. Tickets to this event are FREE and are available at the Estes Valley Library.

In addition to the 7:00 p.m. presentation, local book enthusiasts are invited to support One Book One Valley in a special way. At 5:30 p.m., Laura McBride will be the special guest for a private reception at the Estes Valley Library. This is an amazing opportunity to meet the author before the main speaking event.

Tickets for the private reception are available at the Library for $35.

“We are Called to Rise” was selected back in May as the 2015 Estes Valley Library’s One Book One Valley community read title. 300 copies of the book were made available and released to the public on July 29th. In less than two weeks, all 300 copies of this title were in the hands of the residents of the community. A waiting list of 15 or more individuals has existed since the second week of August, resulting in at least 200 additional area residents reading the book.

For more information on the One Book One Valley author event” An Evening with Laura McBride, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Estes Valley Library Tech Class Survey

The Estes Valley Library is asking for feedback during the month of October to determine what kinds of computer and technology classes our community wants. Whether or not you come to the library regularly and whether or not you use technology, the library hopes to capture your input via our survey. Complete the survey online at www.estesvalleylibrary.org or stop by the library to pickup a paper copy.

The library began offering free Tech Literacy classes in January of 2015 at our

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community’s request. These popular courses have included a variety of topics across different levels of tech ability and interests. To better serve the community, the library wants to know more specifics about what is needed in the Estes Valley.

Do you want more beginner or intermediate tech skills? Do you want to learn just the basics or do you need skills for a specific hobby or project? Are you more interested in computers or mobile devices?

The first 200 people to complete our survey by 10/31/15 receive a prize: a stylus pen! We look forward to planning our 2016 Tech Literacy offerings based on your feedback.

For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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Is The Proposed Community Center A Good Idea?

To The Editor: The latest proposal in Town around the new Community Center has featured numerous letters to the editor from the usual lobbyist groups that have pushed other large projects.

I agree in concept that a community center is a decent idea given the long list of activities being advertised. However, the initial concept of this community center involved a raise in the sales tax to build up a cash base from which to seek matching grants for construction of the center.

We were told last year by our local governmental representatives and the former director of Parks and Recreation that grants to build the center would be forthcoming and further tax increases would not be needed. Our Town administration roughly quoted from the newspaper indicated that voting for the tax was a “no brainer” since tourists would be paying for the project. Well, like many things in Town, that was not true.

Now we are being told a different version by our government and our growing body of lobbyists who are mostly business people and hold un-elected positions in the many advocacy groups in Town. Many business owners favor the community center plan since it will provide yet another opportunity for tourists to recreate.

The proposed center is very large and expensive. Do we believe that the proposed increase in our property taxes will really pay for it? We were told that the new Event Center was needed to replace the old horse stalls at the Fairgrounds and that it would not lead to substantial debt since new events would rush to Estes Park to offset the loan debt. Well, the old horse stalls are still there, and according to a recent article in the paper, the Event Center has lost about $540,000 this year, not including the yearly scheduled debt service that puts the yearly loss closer to $1,000,000.

It would appear that all of the grand proposals put forth in Estes Park are not very carefully thought out and there is a total lack of accountability when costs soar. This sad situation is confirmed by the recent soaring cost of the proposed one-way loop. I am not against the concept of either the loop or community

center projects however, such large and expensive endeavors are seldom successful when they are sold to the public with such inaccuracies and deceptions.

The fallback philosophy of the Town and lobbyists is always that these projects will bring in many more tourists and the increased tax revenue will pay for them. Well that may be true to an extent, but should residents put up with the gridlock that occurred in Estes Park this past summer?

I recently heard a complaint from a local that it took two hours for her to get from Pinewood Springs to downtown Estes on a Saturday after returning from an appointment in Boulder. Not all people here are retired and they sometimes have to make weekend appointments outside of Town. The traffic and congestion from tourism may pay for some jobs in Town, but is this really the lifestyle that we who live here want?

If we can’t accommodate the extensive traffic we are already getting, how will adding more venues for tourists help? Is taking on more debt for another large community project at this time really a good idea?

The real question is based on the state of our Town in terms of our poor infrastructure and debt, rather than the potential advantages for locals from the center itself.

Our government and business lobbyists should prioritize spends to provide much needed infrastructure to address our immediate needs. The long-delayed parking garage construction, replacing our streets (not just bragging how many pot-holes have been filled), completing flood mitigation work, and implementing a much needed traffic fix to unclog the streets must be top priorities.

If we keep voting to spend large sums of money for expensive projects without demanding truth and accountability from our government and the many business interest groups, Estes Park will become “Little Branson, MO” a backyard community dedicated only to tourist entertainment, with bad infrastructure due to poor planning. What a terrible fate for a great mountain community such as Estes Park.

Tom Gootz Estes Park

Support The Community Center!

Dear Editor: As a fourteen year old girl just starting high school, I think that the Community Center is exactly what this town needs.

According to what I've heard, the average family would be charged fourteen dollars a month to cover the construction costs of this multi-million dollar

building. I work one day a week, at minimum wage and even I can afford it. I've offered to do that if needed. Considering this, I implore you to support this cause and give our little community another opportunity to grow.

Chloe Burke, 9th Grader

Our Letter To The Editor Policy Our goal is to always provide the best service possible to our community. We accept and print letters to the editor regardless of the submitters opinion or subject matter. We try to print everything as space allows. We welcome opinions from all perspectives because it provides the opportunity for each of us to learn and develop our own opinion on any important issue.

However, we do not print letters that are hate-

ful, hurtful, or vicious towards another individual or group of people. This has always been our policy because we believe a courteous, respectful approach to communicating is the best way to make a real difference. We do require your name to be a part of your letter to the editor.

If you would like to submit your letter to the editor, email it to kris@estesparknews.com.

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Community Center Worth Additional Values Brought To Our Community To The Editor: A community recreation center improves the quality of life for all of its residents. Recreation centers inspire and promote a healthy lifestyle through diverse, quality recreational opportunities and services to enrich the mind, body, and spirit, while enhancing lifelong learning. We owe it to ourselves and our community to provide these services.

Young people particularly come to mind as we need to combat sedentary life styles and obesity. While our grandchildren don’t live in this community, we’d want those services and opportunities in their communities and feel we need to support the families that live here. Many young families look at community services that are provided as they make their choice of a place to live. Whether it is health providers, protective services or many other service providers within our community, we need a stable work force and we want to provide the services they want and need to live here.

The proposed community center for Estes Valley offerings include, multigenerational community space, including senior services, library resources, child care facilities, family and youth amenities, indoor gardening space, meeting

rooms and gathering spaces. In addition, the facility will include recreation space: indoor walking track, aquatics facilities, multipurpose gymnasium space, group exercise/fitness areas and locker/family changing rooms. We consider these opportunities an asset to the community and ourselves.

There are many more values of having a community recreation center. We think it strengthens our community image and provides a sense of place for residents. It strengthens economic development as a desirable place to live for employees, and it fosters human development with intergenerational interaction and cultural unity. It promotes health and wellness along with recreational activities. Community centers strengthen safety and security as a place to go for our latchkey children as well as provide a safe haven during catastrophic events in our community.

We think the cost of a community recreation center is worth those additional values that are brought to our community and ourselves. We plan to vote yes on the upcoming ballot question for a community recreation center.

Stan & Johanna Gengler

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Protect The Moose At Brainard Lake!

To The Editor: Although the moose is my favorite animal I had never actually seen one until I visited Brainard Lake Recreation Area just outside Ward along the Peak to Peak Highway. My husband and I have lived in Estes Park for over ten years but actually have never visited Brainard Lake until this year, as I just started taking wildlife photos. When someone mentioned there were moose there I had to see for myself. If I had known about this place I would have started taking photos sooner, but it is never too late.

See, Brainard Lake is magical! The first day I went, I saw moose. Moose grazing.

Moose yawning. Moose crossing the road in front of me. I saw bull moose. I saw cow moose. I saw juvenile moose. It was love at moose sight. I was not alone in my jubilation as you could see dozens of cars lined up on the road with adults and children alike viewing in awe, taking photographs, and giggling as the moose gracefully chewed the little leaves from the willows. The moose seemed accustomed to human interaction having been born and raised on land that people from all over the world have come to visit. That first day changed everything and from that day onward, my husband and I have been there dozens of times. Many times we would just watch the moose and not take photos because sometimes you just have to enjoy the moment. We have brought many members of our family to see these moose, and they could not believe their eyes.

But with this beauty comes the ugly truth, and I have learned the unpleasantries of many of these types of recreational areas in Colorado. These include areas such as Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Mt. Evans Recreation Area and Watertown Canyon. I thought the moose at Brainard Lake are protected as they are in RMNP. However, they are hunted. Colorado Parks and Wildlife sells a certain number of hunting tags annually for both archery and rifle hunting to harvest these moose. The moose that hundreds, if not thousands of people from all over the world, have come to see are hunted for their heads to be mounted and hung on a wall. And many times, since the moose are not particularly frightened by humans and are accustomed to human interaction, a

hunter can get extremely close, hardly a sport. The CPW claims that the moose are destroying the willow carrs and have the potential to multiply to environmentally damaging levels. Oddly enough, I have never seen more than seven moose at a time, and the area is so vast that when the moose scatter they are difficult to see again. Even more so, the CPW claims that in high recreational use areas there is not a real but only a “perceived” danger that a person or pet is likely to be hurt because their hunters are excellent at their sport. This implies there has never been a hunting accident, ever. It is supposedly okay to be shadowed by a hunter in this recreational area (and others such as Mt. Evans) during hunting season. Yes, I learned that when I was told by a USFS employee that people should wear orange to avoid getting shot by a hunter - and that just does not support the notion that hunters in these areas won't accidentally shoot another human being. Besides, would you want a moose killed in front of young children as happened last year at Brainard Lake?

And this does not just happen at Brainard Lake. I thought the mountain goats, big horn sheep, ptarmigans and marmots are protected at Mt. Evans.

They are hunted. I thought the bighorn sheep at Waterton Canyon are protected. They are hunted.

Wouldn't you agree that it is important, as citizens of Colorado, to protect the moose at Brainard Lake, a treasured scenic spot that attracts people from all over the United States and even beyond? Wouldn't you agree that it is important, as citizens of Colorado, to protect our many other wildlife at Mt. Evans and Waterton Canyon? The hunting community seems to be oblivious to the fact that many people visit these magical places from all over the world and return over and over again just as my husband and I have.

I urge you to contact our senators and politicians to ask that they turn recreational areas in Colorado such as Brainard Lake Recreation Area into a protected area. A protected area that does not allow hunting and the destruction of these majestic moose and our other wonderful wildlife. Protect our Colorado wildlife before it is too late.

Deena Sveinsson Estes Park, CO

Voting No On Ballot Issues 4C & 4D To The Editor: Wake up Estes; 288.00% EVRPD tax hike is proposed! Those promoting the Estes Valley Community Center must take the voters of Estes Park to be daft, with pockets full of cash. The proposed Community Center will raise your EVRPD taxes 288%! Don't take my word for it. See the table on the EVRPD website at http://tinyurl.com/ob2tw7w which shows the increases over your existing tax to the district. And if I was a business, the increase would be substantially more. Keep in mind that the obligation to pay off that increase in ballot issue 4C goes on for 10 years and the ob-

ligation to pay off the bonds for 4D is 20 years. That means in my case I will pay almost $1,000.00 in additional taxes to the District over the next 10 years and an additional $1,000.00 in the 10 years beyond that. What will it be for you? It's all based on the value of your property.

Voters of Estes, don't get glassy eyed with abundant joy of having a Community Center; you'll pay through the nose for it!

It's time to wake up and Vote NO on ballot issues 4C and 4D. Phil Stern Meeker Park

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A Community Center For All Of Us To The Editor: Two years ago the residents of this valley came together to recover from the Flood of 2013. From that recovery effort, we developed the “Mountain Strong” slogan and the “Mountain Strong” spirit of working together. As bad as it was, the flood showed us the value of working together. As a result, we built an even stronger community.

Now we have an opportunity to take the next step and provide a critical piece of infrastructure that will benefit all of us for decades. By voting Yes on Issues 4C and 4D, we will create a Community

Center that serves virtually every segment of our population. This center will provide much needed child care for small children, activities for teens, an improved aquatic center for everyone, multiple indoor recreation opportunities, and a much-needed expansion of our Senior Center. It will become a place where people of all ages can gather and share ideas, and a place of shelter during emergencies. It will make our Mountain Strong community even stronger.

Please join me in voting Yes on both of these important issues.

Ron Norris, Estes Park

Please Vote Yes On 4C And 4D! To The Editor: As a resident of Estes Park of 32 years since l983, I've watched Estes grow into a year round "open for business" town, seen our Town approve business ventures and development that protected and enhanced the healthy, family friendly atmosphere of this beautiful place. I've actively supported conservation projects that protected and buffered our views and open spaces, and now I fully support the development of our Community Center in Estes Park. The centralized location of the planned Community Center is symbolic of what it means to us in Estes, a center for everyone, all ages, all our energy and ideas kept fresh and active as we interact with one another in a healthy, positive way. It's also a benefit for our visitors with child care needs, while they enjoy a workout, and an emergency center when needed next.

The new Community Center will be located within close proximity to the Stanley Fair Grounds, the Event Center, and our schools. It will truly become the

heart of energetic interaction with one another, a safe and active place for our children and young people, the vital center for our residents of all ages. Visitors are attracted to Estes not only for its beauty, charm, and proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, but to the intellect and energy of our people. Your support for this center is an affirmation of who we are, what we do here, and what we care about.

I encourage everyone to say "yes" to Estes and your vibrant life here with your vote for this thoughtfully designed and needed center for our community. Vote "yes" on 4C to help fund operations and maintenance, and "yes" on 4D to build and equip it for our community of all ages. The community center is a value added benefit to your Estes Park home investment. This is your town, you chose to live here for many reasons......confirm that decision with your support for 4C and 4D on November 3rd and you'll enjoy living well here even more in the future!

Thank you for voting!

Judy Nystrom

A Recreation Center Is What Estes Park Needs!

To The Editor: A proper recreation center for our community is long overdue. Finally, something proposed for the locals!

This new facility is crucial for the future of our Town. All other communities of our size have made this investment and it is time for us to make this same type of investment.

This is investing in ourselves, in our children, in our elderly and in our future. We know families are leaving Estes Park because of lack of infrastructure like a proper community recreation center. Families leaving really hurts our local economy. We need families to keep our community alive and vibrant.

Our senior center is no longer adequate and this new facility will correct this deficiency. For so many important reasons (our health, our kids, our senior citizens, our economy), we need this recreation center in our community.

I raised my kids here, I own commercial property in Town, I run two small businesses, I own a house here and I live here year round. A slight increase in taxes is a small price to pay for this much needed community oriented facility.

Think of the future, think of the whole community and please vote yes on Ballot issues 4C and 4D. Thank You, Ron Wilcocks, Estes Park

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Brainard Lake Use And The Moose To The Editor: Brainard Lake is a most unique area for public observation of moose in natural habitat. New (2015) moose-info signage at the lake's eastern end reports the area has “one of the largest contiguous high-elevation willow habitats in Boulder County.”

Much of this habitat is within 1/4 mile of the lake or the south side of the upper half of the paved entrance road off Hwy 72 near Ward. A local photographer's published photograph of 7 grazing bull moose near the lake is used to illustrate “why we need hunters.”

Recently, similar to 2014, another legal moose-kill possibly was witnessed by nonhunters along the paved access road. Boulder's Daily Camera newspaper has covered this story, and Denver's Channel 7 also contains a video report (link below) and 2014 coverage. www.thedenverchannel.com/news/ local-news/officials-moose-kill-at-brainardlake-was-legal Two Google Earth images illustrate these willow habitats as light gray areas within the paid-use area beginning two miles west of Hwy 72. Yellow dots annotate the paved road used by vehicles and walkers. Red lines/spokes are 1/4-mile distances (Google Earth's “ruler” function) from Brainard's water edge and from the road southward between Brainard and Red Rock lakes.

Dale Hill

The witnessed 2014 kill occurred around the road between spokes #1 and #2. Public outcry resulted in establishment of a 1/4 Former Estes Park Town Adminmile “hunting exclusion” around Brainard, istrator, Dale Hill died September although many requested a 1-mile exclu23, 2015 in Lakewood, CO. sion. Spokes 1-6 illustrate the exclusion relDale G. Hill was born March 17, ative to where non-hunters view moose.

1923 in Longmont, CO. He was Obvious is the willow habitat beyond married to Mary Gholson on Auspokes 4-5 adjacent to the road, where this gust 31, 1946 in Rawlins, WY. The year's possibly witnessed kill (disputed by couple moved to Estes Park where CPW) occurred -- or at least the observaDale was Town Administrator tion of a “dropping bull” and a nearly from 1949 to 1988. hunter.

This easily public-viewed moose habitat could be excluded from hunting for public safety and public perception by incorporatth ing a 1/4-mi hunting exclusion south of the road, two miles eastward from Brainard to The 8th annual YMCA of The Rockies the pay station near Red Rock Lake. Hun5K Turkey Trot will take place Thursday, dreds or Thousands of paying-public visiNovemtors can benefit from watching and learning ber 26th about these animals within this limited race area; whereas only one (or a few) hunter(s) starts at can obtain moosemeat and a trophy-head 8:00 a.m. while contributing to “population control.”

Hempel Brainard moose are not “tame” or “pets” as Building some proclaim, but they are highly habituat the ated to people presence (and even leashed Estes dogs) here. Hunting in view of and in close Park proximity to wildlife watchers is not wise or Center. safe. The “hunting spirit” in this area is Come more akin to “shooting fish in a barrel.” join us Sandy Lindquist

Mary died in 1989 Later, Dale married Margaret Fergin, who survives him in Denver.

Dale is also survived by two sons, Patrick and Michael.

A Memorial Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Estes Park.

8 Annual YMCA 5K Turkey Trot

on Thursday, November 26th at 8:00 a.m. for our 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. A free will donation will be

Please Vote Yes On 4C And 4D To The Editor: For anyone not in favor of the Rec Center 4C and 4D, I have a question. If they have children, did their children have access to a Community Recreation Center when they were growing up? Do they or their parents take advantage of the great offerings provided by a local Senior Citizens Center? We don’t stop paying for things

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that benefit the better good just because we no longer have children in school. The Center would be a huge benefit for all ages in our community for a very low cost.

Please think of our whole community when you vote on this issue. Please vote yes on 4C and 4D. Ann Wilcocks Estes Park

accepted to support our summer day camp scholarship program. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a six-foot leash at all times.

Pre-registration is now open online: ymcarockies.org/events/ Day of registration will open at 7:00 a.m. at the Hempel Program building which is located directly North of Sweet Memorial.

Membership prizes will be awarded to: -1st place female -1st place male -1st place child under 16 -Door prizes will also be drawn

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EVRPD Fall Sports And Events Youth Sports Youth Volleyball Leagues 4th-6th Grades Co-Rec EVRPD is sponsoring a six-week Youth Volleyball program for 2015.

These leagues emphasize basic skills, rules, sportsmanship, and fun. Registration dates: Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Registration available online and drop-in. Program dates: November 2 through December 16. Practices will be Mondays and games will be on Wednesdays only. *Exception: The first two sessions will be practices, which are Monday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 4. The first game will be *Wednesday, November 11. There will be no volleyball on November 9 (No School Day for ES), 23 or 25 due to Thanksgiving. Divisions: All teams are 4th-6th grade co-rec. If there are not enough players to form teams, one large group will be formed.

Registration fees: $40.00/In District; $50.00/Out of District. No late fees!

NVAA Travel Basketball (Separate Boys and Girls Divisions; 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grades) Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is forming travel basketball teams for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades in the Northern Valley Athletic Association. There are separate boys and girls teams. Divisions will be combined if there are not enough players in one age group. Teams will practice twice a week starting in November and play Saturday games starting in December.

There are six regular season games and an end of season tournament.

Traveling is required; games will be played down in the Front Range and a couple of the games will be hosted in Estes Park. Registration dates: Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 28. **There is no online registration for this program. All registration must be done at the EVRPD Admin Office. Program dates: November 10-February 13. Registration fees: $50.00/In District; $60.00/Out of district. No late fees!

Coaches and Volunteers Wanted Coaches and volunteers are needed to coach youth volleyball and NVAA basketball. If you would like to become involved, please contact me today at the contact listed below.

Coaches receive a coach’s hoodie and your child’s registration fee will be waived.

Registration/Contact Us Online registration is available at www.evrpd.com for youth volleyball.

Drop-in registration is available at the EVRPD Admin Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave for youth volleyball and NVAA basketball. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Adult Sports Adult Open Gyms Beginning in October, the EVRPD will host adult open gyms throughout the winter. Mondays: Adult Pickleball (starts 10/5/15). Wednesdays: Adult Basketball (starts 10/7/15). Thursdays: Adult Volleyball (starts 10/8/15). All open gyms are from 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School gym. The cost is $5 for drop-in or $45 for a punch pass (10 punches, 10% savings). All participants must be at least 16 years of age.

The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file. EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

Special Events 2015 Annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap Join us at the Estes Park Mountain Shop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for our annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap!

You name the price, 15% of all your sales will benefit the EVRPD Youth Activity Assistance Fund for youth sports scholarships, and the rest of your sales will go back to you! Any sort of useable sports equipment, outdoor gear, and clothing is welcome.

Items can be brought to the Estes Park Mountain Shop climbing gym on Friday 11/20/15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. or Saturday 11/21/15 from 7:00-8:30 a.m. All equipment and gear must be in good working condition. No firearms. For more info call Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191 ext. 3 or email at cheryl@evrpd.com

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The Second Step In The RRR System: Reusing By: Judi Smith I was exhausted by the end of the FreeCycle on Saturday, but it was well worth our time and effort. The smile on the face of the little girl with a “new” toy said it all as children and adults “shopped” for discarded items that could be useful in their homes.

This biannual event is a free garage sale. We invite people to “clean out their closets,” donating clean, operational things they no longer find useful … … and we love to see these items find a new home!

The purpose of this event, and the reason that the League of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee goes to the effort, is to keep perfectly useful items out of the landfill and in the hands of people who can use them. But – this is not the only opportunity for such transformations of “old” useless items into treasure. Both local newspapers offer free ads to individuals offering free items … year round. And there is also the Facebook Page: Estes Park Buy, Sell, Trade, Giveaway. Or, if you prefer not to deal with the public directly, consider donating your items to the Elizabeth Guild or the Community Thrift Shop, who both accept donations and then resell the items donated, thereby raising funds for worthy causes. When shopping at such a location, it can be amazing what you find, including things from a bygone era such as the 8-track system and tapes that appeared at the FreeCycle last week or the Reel to Reel I had a very difficult time finding a few years ago. With the downsizing that often takes place in Estes Park, some amazing finds appear in such venues.

Also consider the Estes Valley Library

will accept used books: fiction or nonfiction – but not textbooks, encyclopedias, or computer manuals. They also take cds, dvds, and Barbie dolls at the library. Both Master Graphics and the UPS store make good use of shipping supplies (cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, styrofoam blocks and sheets, packing pillows and even peanuts) that individuals find excessive for their independent needs. Remember to call first to see if they have room in their closet. … … And, if that closet is full, Dimension Graphics will accept deflated packing pillows.

These are only examples of the creative ways Estes Park residents and businesses have found to reuse. It is a continuously evolving project and we are constantly expanding this list.

Many collections have come across my desk in the past year: from sleeping bags, tents, and other camping equipment, to large (refrigerator size) cardboard boxes, to school and art supplies, to sporting goods, to cloth napkins to...the list goes on and on! If you have a continuous need for something (where used will suffice) and would like to serve as a gathering place, please contact me RRRcyc3se@gmail.com and I will add you to the LWV & CRC list. As an individual, check our website: RecycleEstes.com (under recycling guide – other options) to obtain a list of collection locations. Our Larimer County Landfill is expected to be full in 10 years. Let’s see if we can extend that prediction by limiting our contributions to only what is unusable and non recyclable.

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Larimer’s Gillette Elected President Of Colorado’s Solid Waste Association Larimer County Solid Waste Director Stephen Gillette has been elected to serve as the President of the Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North American (SWANA), from November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016. Gillette has served as the Rocky Mountain Chapter’s representative to the International Board of Directors for the National SWANA for the past three years and will continue in this position. The Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of SWANA has approximately 180 members.

For over 50 years, SWANA has been the leading professional association in the solid waste field, serving 8,000 members throughout North America, and more with conferences, certifications, publications, and technical training courses. SWANA’s mission is in “Advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste in North America." SWANA believes that “Local government is responsible for municipal solid waste management, but not necessarily the ownership and/or operation of municipal solid waste management systems.” Gillette says this is important because solid waste management is a team

effort of both public and private entities, “Together we can provide environmentally sound solid waste management practices and provide leadership in training solid waste professionals.”

Gillette has been Larimer County’s Solid Waste Director since 2003, and worked in the solid waste field since 1981. Gillette got his start in the field when he co-owned and managed a family business in Estes Park. Gillette has overseen large debris processes at the Larimer County Landfill from the 2012 High Park Fire and the Flood of 2013. He has also been tracking the lifespan of the Landfill, which has approximately 10 more years at the current fill rate.

SWANA began as the Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association (GRCDA) in 1961 to provide a means for solid waste professionals to share information and promote training.

In 1992 GRCDA changed its name to the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) to reflect how the field had broadened from refuse collection and disposal to all aspects of municipal solid waste management.

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-577-1316.

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For info: 303-747-2415.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church. 880 MacGregor Avenue.

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

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Alanon 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 Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2424.

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.

Christians in Recovery Each Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. A safe, group environment where recovering individuals who have recognized Jesus Christ as their higher power can gather together and share their struggles and victories. Not intended to replace Alcoholics Anon. or Al-anon, or any other support group.

Meetings held at Riverplace facility at 181 Riverside near the post office.

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Employment

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

FULL TIME OFFICE SUPPORT position for growing environmental company.

Now hiring an engaged and enthusiastic person with highlevel administrative focus.

Highly competent in computer applications, planning and organizational coverage.

Please submit resume to careers @biolynceus.com No Calls Please.

OUTREACH COMMUNITY FOR KIDS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROGRAM SUBSTITUTE DIRECTOR/PROGRAM LEADER (Part-time, 2.5 hours/day)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 21 years of age or older • Requires verifiable education or training in work with school age children • Responsible for planning and implementing the program and supervising the staff • Must have completed at least one of the following qualifications: 1. A 4-year college degree with a major in a related field 2. 2 years of college training and 6 months of satisfactory full-time or equivalent part-time (paid or volunteer) experience, since attaining the age of 18,in the care and supervision of 4 or more children

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: • Available schooldays, 3:00-5:30 p.m.

• First Aid & CPR certification (training will be provided and paid for by the district) • Additional training of 15 hours/year throughout the school year • Assist with all facets of the after school program

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications accepted until positions are filled. $10-20 per hour, 5 days/week. Starting ASAP. Open until filled.

Questions? Contact Katie Bobowski at 586-2361 x3113 or Katie_Bobowski@psdr3.k12.co.us

Harmony Foundation, Inc. is currently taking contract bids for Snow Removal for the 2015-2016 winter season.

Work scope includes the plowing of parking lots, private circular drive and upper driveway. Need removal of each snowfall regardless of amount fallen, and access to buildings by 5am. Contractor should have equipment, crew and insurance for operations to provide removal of snow.

Please call (970) 577-4712 for further information.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Now Hiring: ALL Positions Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave.

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 FULL-TIME CUSTODIAN

Now Hiring For:

PM Restaurant Server

101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Now Hiring:

Host • Cook • Server

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call Emily Harms for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

Front Desk Guest Service Agent (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Laundry Associate (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round))

Looking For

Dishwashers, prep cooks, night cooks, line cooks , Hosts, busers, servers.

Apply at 225 Park Lane

Housekeeper Piece Rate Compare (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round) Join our housekeeping team making a generous ‘piece rate’ and/or hourly rate. More Rooms = More $$.

Come work for the best resort in Estes Park. We strive to be the very best!

Benefits include Paid Vacations, 401K matching, company training and lots of opportunity to grow.

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

Career Opportunity!

Assistant Kitchen & Dining Room Manager

Are you a hardworking. dependable, customer service oriented hospitality professional who wants a chance to be challenged, your input listened to, and make more money?

Apply now for the Assistant Kitchen & Dining Room Manager position at Estes Parks popular fast casual Mexican restaurant.

Good food, fresh and fast!

Apply 401 E. Elkhorn Ave or email peppersmexicangrill@gmail.com

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $12.04 to $13.62 per hour, with benefits.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact John Bryant with questions: 970-586-7406 x3601.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOW HIRING

Deli Clerk, Cashier, Stocker Full or Part Time Year Round Opportunities

WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Resort House Person/Runner (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Employment

Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Is now hiring Housekeeping

Front Desk w/administrative experience

Year Round – Flexible Hours Now Hiring:

Experienced Line Cook, Salad Prep, Dishwasher, Wage $13-$20/hr based on experienced.

Email resume to steakhouse@twinowls.net or come into Twin Owls to apply.

Twin Owls Steakhouse 800 MacGregor Ave. 970-586-9344

Diamond Resorts International®

The Historic Crags Lodge

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

High School Girls Head Golf Coach Middle School Girls Soccer Coach

Head coaching position for high school girls golf and a middle school girls soccer coaching position available. Experience in coaching preferred but not required.

Successful head coach applicant must be willing to complete CHSAA certification.

Salary range is $1980 to $3062 depending on experience. For more information, please contact Athletic Director Jeff Collins at 970-586-5321, ext. 3302.

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications accepted.

Positions open until filled.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Clinical Case Manager Full Time position. Provides clinical case management for clients from pre-admission through continuing care. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and/or CAC II certification.

Admissions Specialist Full Time position, Wednesday through Saturday 10 hour shifts. Assist with the processing of all pertinent information on admissions requests to schedule admissions.

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and CAC I certification.

Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

We have part time and on call positions available.

Food Services Team Member Part time, 30 hours a week.

Must be dependable and have related kitchen/cooking experience.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mcola@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

Accepting Applications For:

SERVER – FULL TIME year round

SERVER – WEEKENDS ONLY year round HOSTESS/BUSSER year round, full time

PREP PERSON year round, full time, no experience needed EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST & LUNCH LINE COOK year round Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

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Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Now Hiring for:

Checker $9.13 -$17.56 per hour Deli Clerk $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Bakery Clerk $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Cake Decorator $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Fresh Cuts $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Fuel Clerk $8.39 - $12.71 Pharmacy Tech $9.13 to start based on experience Applicant apply at:

IT Support Specialist Utilities Department/IT Division Hiring Range $19.40 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $22.80 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: October 19, 2015 (Town employment application required)

Parks Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: Open Until Filled

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: Open Until Filled

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Downtown Plan Steering Committee Voluntary Member Close Date: November 2, 2015

Winter Rentals starting immediately through May 25.

1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes.

Call 219-561-1310

4BD 3BA Fully Furnished, Hot Tub, Lrg Deck, Great Views, Heated 2car Gar Stanley Heights. Nov 1 May 15 $1,750/mo 719-622-3154

Furnished home, 3BDR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, 3 blocks from downtown. $2,500/mo, available Oct 15. Call Pat, 303-947-4569

Condos (Committee application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

Silver Saddle

Now Hiring HOUSEKEEPER/ BREAKFAST ATTENDANT Must be available to work both positions.

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

Local excavation company seeking general laborer and experienced heavy equipment operator.

Contact Sam with Kuster Construction.

970-412-9277.

Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person at BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls please

Edward Jones is a financial services firm focused on meeting the needs of individual investors. Our branch office in Estes Park, CO has an opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently are required to perform administrative, marketing, and customer service responsibilities.

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2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696.

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Apartments

Two Bedroom Condos: $1350/month Three Bedroom Condos: $1500/month

Gas fireplace, Flat screen television Spacious, fully stockedkitchens, Hot tubs along the river, Private deck or patio.

Mountain and river views.

Minutes from downtown and Rocky Mountain National Park Price includes all utilities Wi-fi and cable included Washer and dryer in each unit. Fully furnished

Call us today for more information!

Trout Haven Resorts (970) 577-0202

Short Term Efficiency $650 + dep.

2 Bed-cabin $950 + dep.

Includes Utilities & Cable Call Todd @ 586-8141

TRANSPORTATION

Furnished 2 BR, $1000 util. incl. 2 mi. east of Mall RD in BTC. 6-12 mo. lease, $800 deposit. NP NS Max. 2 person. 970-577-1345 2002 Yamaha V Star 1100 $3,400, 16,311 miles.

Windshield & hard side Cabins bags. 970-232-5514

Duplexes 2bd, 1ba. $975. Trees, deck, W/D, Heated garage.

586-2600

2003 Harley Davidson Softail Night Train 100th Anniversary Edition.Too many extras to list. $13,000 OBO contact Dan at 586-1758

Commercial Rentals RIVER FRONT OFFICE SPACE. Private office space available, $500/mo Call Bret 586-1700

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING THROUGHLY DONE! by experienced cleaning lady: vacuum, dust, baths, kitchen. $15/hr (floor cleaning $20/hr.) for Estes elders.

577-7059. Excellent references.

Business Related

Winter Cabin Caretaker Weekly property check, water, heat, sewer, etc.

Call Ron Harris to schedule (402) 968-4820

Pet Care PAPPYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPY PET CARE Mature, responsible adult providing affordable pet/house sitting.

Experience in caring for elderly pets. Call Keith (970) 461-4857

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Luxury Cabin 3bd 2 ba on Big Thompson River. Walk to downtown Estes Park.

No Pets. Available Oct 1st 2015- June 1 2016. See Picture on VRBO #341263. $1500 per month. Call Ray 720-314-9200

SERVICES Cleaning

Long Term Winter Rentals Available

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Now Hiring Housekeepers - F/T or P/T Starting at $9hr Immediate Positions available Automatic Raise after 30 days call 970-586-3284

RENTALS

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For Sale 4 barely used continental tires LT 275-70R18 $40 ea. call Local 918 429-0170

Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits.

Cynthia Soguero, RN The â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOOT CARE NURSEâ&#x20AC;?

970-443-8494

Other-Misc HOME HELPER, Local, laundry, errands, transportation, meals. $25/hr, no evenings.

Maxine 480-1317

Need Help Around The House? I do household chores, yard work, run errands, auto detailing & yes... I do windows!

I am a long time resident having now lived in Estes Park for 38 yrs!

Plenty of references!

Call Janice at 970-215-6612.

Let me help you!

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Free Pinecones!

The best fireplace fuel and fire starters God made!

U pick up. 970-577-1050

FREE - 2 blue sleeper sofas. You pick up.

785-221-3922 FREE! White wicker queen sized bed, Verlo mattress, used only in guest room. Incl. headboard, mattress, box spring and frame.

303-523-0256.

Twin Murphy Beds with 2 bookshelves $1,000, sofa and love seat, dining table with 6 chairs and 18â&#x20AC;? leaf, more.303-987-0898

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FOR SALE Beetlekill interior siding & matching door, brick pavers (150), propane tanks, large room humidifier, Unisys router system, electric table top grill, snow & garden tools, large wheel barrow, 3 ton chain hoist, Starlight gun case.

Call 303-884-1626 for prices and directions

Kenmore White 24 ct Side by Side w/door water dispenser $325. Freezer, heavy duty commercial grade $350. Body solid 6 station weight workout system w/ weights $225.

Shopsmith woodworking system lots of accessories $4500. Will sell accessories individually.

Call Ray 720-314-9200 New Merchandise Remaining inventory from former Carousel Shop (memorabilia, music gifts, displays, etc). Wholesale cost over $2,500. Asking $450. 586-6552

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

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SALES "Name your price" garage sale. Saturday only (10/17) 8-11 am.

452 Columbine Ave.

Domestically Wild Canine Spa (970)480-7011 NEW LOCATION! 1160 Woodstock Dr Certified All Breed, Show and Pet styles.

Humanity before vanity.

REC. EQUIPMENT Bicycles Recumbent bike used briefly for knee surgery recovery. Asking $175.

Please call if interested at 970-586-4942

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Dramatic & Innovative

W NE

Experience all the best in this custom designed contemporary mountain residence of 3700sf.

Offering everything you'd expect in a private mountain retreat; outstanding outdoor spaces with spacious deck plus a lower level patio with firepit and grass area. Enjoy cascading Lost Brook & endless views from 4.35 acres of aspen groves, rock formations & pine forest... $969,000 293 Lost Brook Drive

Build Your Dream at Sundance Condominiums 2000+ sf of luxury is planned, featuring open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, high end finishes, main floor master w/ 5 piece en suite& 2 relaxing decks. Walk out lower level includes family room, 2 guest bedrooms, full bath, storage & home theatre option. Situated off Fall River with direct access to the hike/bike trail to town, RMNP, and endless outdoor activities.

Investment Living Quiet Promontory location overlooking Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake offers great construction and beautiful finishes. One level living on main floor with large view deck, master suite & 2 car garage. Lower level has two bedrooms, bath, laundry, great room and access to hot tub patio. Great for investment or full time living. $515,000 510 Promontory Drive

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Iconic Property Bordering RMNP

Riverfront Living A well-maintained home with newer roof, windows, siding and well system. Situated on a very usable 1-acre, this home features one level living, open floorplan, stone fireplace, dining area, full bath & 2 bedrooms. Enjoy a covered patio with stone fireplace, wonderful riverfront, detached 2+ car garage with shop & shed. Peaceful & private, this is a great mountain getaway or full time home. $289,000 9497 County Road 43

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One of a kind historic home on 12+ acres bordering Rocky Mountain National Park features 2919sf, 3 beds/3 baths & updates throughout. Living room w/stone fireplace & windows highlighting views of the Continental Divide. Updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances & double ovens. A variety of outdoor spaces & endless hiking into RMNP. A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits. $925,000 2341 Upper High Drive

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Comfortable One Level Living on Large Lot Main level features Living Room with wood burning F/P, separate Dining Room, laundry and 2 BR & full BA. Lower level includes Family Room with wood stove, office, 3rd BR & full BA. Attached 2-car garage plus detached 1-car w/ shop means room for all the toys & hobbies. Nearly an acre with mature trees, fenced back yard and mountain views to enjoy.

Affordable Estes Park!

$189,000 435 Columbine Ave

$514,000 2323 Highway 66

Successful Resort & Management Company Located along Fall River & just outside Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. 74-units across three resorts; includes 20 residential units, 2-onsite rental offices plus Management Company for remainder.

Built from 1998-2001 & very well maintained. River frontage with Wedding Venue & Conference Center.

Very successful resort & positioned for continued upside opportunity. $4,900,000 1400 David Drive

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Enchanting Cottage on 2 Acres

Panoramic Views at The Reserve

This simply elegant 5,251 sf log home is perfect for its spectacular mountain setting.Your private road 15 minutes from town takes you to a 180 degree fantastic view with 35 scenic acres to call your own. Open floor plan, in-floor heat, and spacious kitchen and 3+bedrooms provide superb comfortable living. A must see special home.

Storybook cottage in magical setting w/hand crafted, thoughtful details. Featuring Aspen & willow accents & railings, built-in bookcases, farmhouse sink, soapstone counters & stainless appliances. Master w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet & spa-like bath.

Detached studio for hobbies & comfortable guests.

Views & pristine aspen grove complete this special mountain experience.

Build your dream home on level, 1.20 Acre lot with open-space on 3-sides, sweeping 360-degree views capturing Longs Peak, the Continental Divide, Lumpy Ridge,Twin Sisters & everything in between! The Reserve offers upscale mountain living, with paved streets & underground city utilities. Why settle when you can include all the features your desire in the home of your dreams!

$555,000 8465 US HWY 7

$369,000 Lot 28 Deer Path Court

$1,150,000 5111 US HWY 36

$383,000 2123 Carriage Drive

Make a start in this 3 bedroom, 1 full bath home with open floor plan, separate Dining Room and wrap around deck with views of Lumpy Ridge and Estes Park.Yard is partially fenced, wit a storage shed, and parking pad in place. 435 Columbine Avenue is the perfect starter home just waiting for some TLC to make it your own.

Longs Peak Views 2600sf Rocky Point condo home. Soaring greatroom, kitchen of stainless, granite & hardwood, luxurious master suite; lower level family room + 2 guest bedrooms. Outdoor living on both levels, where you can watch the sun hit Longs Peak while you decide what activities the day will hold. Great mountain getaway, full time home or continue the successful vacation rental option.

Prime Arapaho Estates Lot with Privacy & Views Desirable neighborhood boasting lovely meadows w/ native grasses, rock outcroppings, mature trees & views of Prospect Mountain & beyond. Lot backs to open space providing seclusion & serene setting w/view building sites in the trees or meadow. Close to downtown, RMNP & miles of hiking. Build your dream home & enjoy the best of mountain living in Estes Park. $175,000 Lot 3 Cherokee Court

Christian Collinet, Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Janine Dawley, Marketing Coordinator Mindy Stone Office Coordinator Ellen Benes Client Liaison Brad Barnett, Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780

Tranquil Retreat on 1 Acre

Private but In-Town

Nestled among the tall pines with open floorplan this updated 3bed/3 bath home features greatroom w/stone fireplace & soaring ceilings, media area w/entertainment bar, dining area & kitchen with ample storage & counter space. Spacious family room & bonus office/4th bedroom provide separate space for work or guests. Many upgrades in this wonderful quiet space you can call home.

2.11 view acres overlooking Fall River, in Sleepy Hollow development, with Rocky Mountain National Park and a 32 acre park buffer, maintained by the NP Service immediately behind the property. Property is serviced by town utilities. Call for driving instructions to this beautiful private, quiet lot. $169,500 1860 Sleepy Hollow

$577,500 370 Whispering Pines Dr

Jeremy Collinet, Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850 Julia Daley, Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319 Judy Nystrom, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Mike Richardson, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas, Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619