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Air Support Chinook and Sikorsky helicopters, with the aid of well orchestrated water tanker trucks, battle the Cameron Peak Fire. DC-10 tankers and others join the attack from the air. See pages 2 and 21. Photos by Kris Hazelton
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West Side Of Rocky Mountain National Park Closed Due To East Troublesome Creek Fire Growth The west side of Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to park visitors due to significant fire activity on the East Troublesome Creek Fire outside of the park. Grand Lake area residents are following evacuation orders to evacuate south on US 34 toward Granby. Trail Ridge Road is currently open for evacuation east bound if needed. There is low visibility reported due to smoke on Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road is closed west bound at Rainbow Curve. Travelers should be aware of smoke, wind, weather and fire conditions as fire activity is rap-
idly changing and road closures may be put in place quickly. Information is currently being updated on the park’s website and social media. For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or contact the park’s Information Office at 970-586-1206. The park's recorded Fire Information Line is (970) 586-1381. Ed. note: On Wednesday evening, the town of Grand Lake on the west side of RMNP was evacuated and park officials had Trail Ridge Road open for traffic evacuating from the Grand Lake area.
Closures Expand In RMNP Due To Cameron Peak Fire Activity The Estes GOP Outpost is open with lots of good information available from your national, state and local candidates! We are located at 162 S. Saint Vrain, 10am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. For additional information call 970-612-2514 or check out our website: estesconservatives.com
Due to recent fire activity and weather forecasts on the Cameron Peak Fire, closure areas in Rocky Mountain National Park have expanded in the northern section of the park. Additional closures implemented today include the Lawn Lake Trail and surrounding area. The Cow Creek Trail, the Black Canyon Trail, the Gem Lake Trail and the Lumpy Ridge area were closed on Sunday, October 11, as well as associated cross country zones. Area closures began on August 18 in the northwest section of the park and continued in the northeast area of the park on September 7. Currently the northern part of Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all recreational access. Old Fall
River Road remains closed. Trail Ridge Road and other areas of the park remain open. Closures in Rocky Mountain National Park, including a map, can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm A complete fire ban has been in effect in Rocky Mountain National Park since Friday, August 14. Campfires, including charcoal briquette fires, are not permitted anywhere within the park. However, petroleum fueled stoves and grills will still be permitted in developed campgrounds, picnic areas and in designated backcountry campsites. Stoves must be able to be turned on and off. Smoking is also prohibited, except within
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The Cameron Peak Fire to the north of Estes Park is exhibiting extreme fire behavior and has caused mandatory evacuations for Glen Haven and other communities. While no orders or advisories have been issued for the Estes Valley, preparedness is critical. Ensure you're getting correct information by following official information sources: Emergency alerts (sign up) and evacuation zones map: www.nocoalert.org Text the word LCEVAC to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacua-
tions, road closures, credentialing, and other important updates. Joint Information Center: 970-9802500 and www.larimer.org/cameronpeak-fire (evacuation resources) More resources from the fire management team: Fire Information Office: 970-541-1008 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire Email: 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/
an enclosed vehicle, or stopped within a developed paved area devoid of vegetation for at least three feet. Visitors are reminded to properly extinguish all lighted smoking materials and dispose of properly. Fireworks are always prohibited within the park. Rocky Mountain National Park always has Stage 1 fire restrictions in place, where campfires are prohibited in the park, except within designated campfire rings in picnic areas and front-country campgrounds. For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or contact the park’s Information Office at 970-586-1206. The park's recorded Fire Information Line is (970) 586-1381.
Interactive StoryMap: https://arcg.is/1ayXeD0 Smoke Update: https://fires.airfire.org/outlooks/NorthCentralColorado Rocky Mountain National Park restrictions and closures https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm Support firefighters and public safety by following the fire bans. Have a plan, be ready - resources in English and Spanish https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/cameron-peak-fire-resources
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Grateful For The People Who Are Keeping Us Safe As wildfires surge, and smoke wafts through town, it’s no surprise my smartphone rings and pings non-stop. And it’s no surprise that the calls and texts I receive ask the same two questions. What’s the status of the fire? Am I at risk? Drawing from various sources, I’m doing my best as your mayor to keep upto-date about the firefighting efforts so I can answer the questions you ask.
Captain Eric Rose.
As part of my information gathering, last Monday I did a ride-a-long with Estes Park Police Captain, Eric Rose. Captain Rose is the Estes Park Agency Representative for Incident Management Team (IMT) and for Larimer County Office of Emergency Management (LCOEM). He explained that the town, IMT and LCOEM have Management Action Points (MAP) in place that trigger evacuation of pre-planned sections of Estes Park. Each MAP is based on
Estes Park dispatch team-Emily, Megan, Rachel and Sue.
conservative assumptions that if triggered provide adequate time for controlled and safe evacuation of people. Further, should evacuation be necessary, Sheriff Justin Smith has pre-authorized MAP to use Highway 34 as a one way egress. When the fire recently took a southerly run in Glen Haven area, Captain Rose said the Estes Park Police Department stepped up to relieve Larimer County of responsibility for the staffing the control point at the Glen Haven switchbacks. Meeting the responsibility involves Estes police officers taking turns serving 10hour shifts, for which the police department will place a request to FEMA to reimburse for overtime hours. According to Captain Rose, communication capacity remains key to successfully responding to the wildfire. Current capacity has two key components. On the fire lines, firefighters communicate with each other, with officers on duty
and with the Larimer County dispatch via a mixture of 800 Mhz and VHF radios. Captain Rose explained how firefighters determine the safety status of homes in Glen Haven, Retreat, Storm Mountain and Cedar Park areas of the fire. After which they notify the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, which will provide the information to the Fire Chief (EVFPD) who in turn will communicate with owners and residents about the possibility of returning home to retrieve belongings, assess damage and so on. Another component of the communication system is the Estes Park Dispatch, which according to Captain Rose uses the mutual aid frequency to process police, fire and ambulance calls. When Captain Rose and I were at the
Chinook helicopter refueling at H Bar G Ranch.
switchback gate above Glen Haven, Officer Jen Morrow was on duty. She shared with us that residents are, for the most part, being respectful of the process. And that Morrow's understanding of what people are experiencing helps to empathetically answer questions and explain the process in place for admitting people to the gated area. The Chinook helicopters we see and hear flying around the wildfire area, come from a temporary airbase at the H Bar G Ranch, that town staff helped set up. Chinooks are ideal for mountainous terrain—strong enough to fly in high winds and large enough to distribute water and retardant mixture. Plus, they’re capable of loading up while hovering over tanks and siphoning fire retardant. As I send this piece off for publishing, Captain Rose is still waiting for the count of how many homes are affected by the fire. I want to reach out to all affected and offer hope and support in this time of uncertainty. The experiences of this day fill my heart with gratitude for the men and women who keep us safe. Please, when you encounter one of them, take a moment to share with them your appreciation of the work they do.
Community Members Invited To Trustee Talk Oct. 21 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees invites community members to join two Town Board members for a Trustee Talk, Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom Meetings at zoom.us/j/93365555826 or by call-
ing 1-346-248-7799, Meeting ID: 933 6555 5826. This is an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting.
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To find future convalescent plasma donors, Vitalant will test all successful donations for COVID-19 Antibodies. We will be practicing social distancing and all donors are required to wear a face covering. Only 2 donors will be allowed on the bus at one time. Please make an appointment.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. On October 9 at 7:25 p.m. police stopped a 49 year old male driver from Estes Park in the 400 block of West Wonderview Ave. The male was arrested on scene for felony DUI, DUI per se, obstructing a peace officer, no insurance, unsafe backing and a violation of bond conditions. The male was transported to the Larimer County Jail. On October 12 at 11:29 a.m. police stopped a 22 year old male driver from Nederland, TX in the 300 block of East Elkhorn Ave. for careless driving. He was issued a citation for careless driving after a motor vehicle accident and later released. On October 12 at 5:03 p.m. police contacted a 35 year old female from Estes Park
at Hwy. 66 and Mills Dr. On scene she was arrested on a warrant out of Boulder County for theft. She was later released from EPPD on a PR bond. On October 17 at 11:38 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1100 block of West Elkhorn Ave. On scene they arrested a 41 year old female from Thornton, CO and charged her with third degree assault and domestic violence and transported her to the Larimer County Jail. On October 18 at 5:47 a.m. police were called to the 700 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. where they issued a citation to a 47 year old male from Estes Park for criminal mischief and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was later released.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment. During the week of October 11th, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 10 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1
• Possible Illegal Burn/Smoke Investigation: 3 • Alarm/Detector Activation: 1 • Wildfire: 1 • MVC: 1 • Gas Leak: 1 • Arcing Lower Line: 1 • Elevator Rescue: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org
Estes Park Museum Gallery To Resume Temporary Closure While the Estes Park Museum Gallery was set to re-open with limited hours on October 15, Museum staff, in consultation with Town Administration, has decided to continue the temporary closure in light of the recent increase in the number of local and county-wide COVID-19 cases. The health and safety of volunteers, staff, and the public are of the utmost importance to the Town and remaining closed for now is the most prudent course of action. Town Administration and Museum staff will reevaluate the possibility of reopening the Gallery by October 26 and any updates
to the Museum's status will be shared with the public. Virtual programming will continue to be offered by the Museum with the next program, The First Ascent: Ten Thousand Years of Native American Occupation in the Colorado Mountains, on October 17, 2020 at 4 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For most up-to-date information, visit the Museum's website at www.estes.org/museum or Facebook page.
Huge Estes Park Western Art & Antiques Auction Bid Online Through November 5th, 2020 Fairlight Estate Sales LLC is proud to present the estate of Dave Schutz, featuring three generations of historic art & antiques available to the public for the first time via online auction. This collection includes memorabilia and art from renowned estes park artists dave & jack Stirling, greig steiner, r.h. palenske, & more.
Please visit: www.fairlightestatesales.com Or call 970-821-5035 for more details
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Forest Supervisor Closes Three Front Range Districts Due To Wildfire Threat
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About 3,000 firefighters and fire support personnel are assigned to wildfire operations in the region. These temporary closures are in place to support the suppression of the three fires currently burning in these counties and to prevent the potential for new fire starts, which impacts the resources available for existing fires. Orders restrict access to all but emergency personnel and persons with a permit authorizing their presence in the closure areas. Drivers authorized to be in the forest are urged to use caution, as many forest roads may be busy with firefighters, fire vehicles, and heavy equipment engaged in suppression and containment efforts. Areas not included in this closure order have existing fire restrictions in place, including campfire bans, due to high and extreme fire danger levels. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, please use extreme caution with fire. One small spark can cause a large wildfire and add additional strain to firefighters and available resources. The Forest Service thanks our partners and the public for their cooperation and understanding of this monumental fire threat. Citizens with specific questions within their area may call their local ranger district offices for more information. Hunters impacted by these closures should visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website and will be receiving direct communication from CPW via email. See the closure order and a map at www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/ news-events/?cid=FSEPRD831612
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Due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions, the USDA Forest Service’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forest land in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin, Boulder, and Larimer counties, effective at midnight Oct. 21. This decision will be re-evaluated daily as conditions change. The new starts and explosive growth of fires throughout the northern Colorado Front Range over the past week, including the Cameron Peak, CalWood and Lefthand Canyon fires, has led to this decision. The impacted counties are currently experiencing severe drought; extremely low fuel moisture conditions; a high occurrence of human-caused wildfires; limited capacity for response due to multiple wildfires; and persistent fire-danger weather conditions with no immediate relief in the forecast. “The number of large fires and extreme fire behavior we are seeing on our Forests this year is historic," said Forest Supervisor Monte Williams. "These temporary closures are necessary to protect the public and our firefighters, and we will keep them in place until conditions improve and we are confident that the risk of new fire starts has decreased.I ask all of our local residents and visitors to take these closures and evacuations seriously to allow our firefighters to focus on the mission of safely suppressing the existing fires." As of Tuesday morning, nearly 442,000 acres of land are currently affected by wildfire across north central Colorado and southern Wyoming, according to the Rocky Mountain Coordination Center.
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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday, October 24
An early photograph of the school building on Elkhorn Avenue, potentially taken at the July 1886 conference. Courtesy Estes Park Archives
The Estes Park Archives continues its indepth look at the decades of the latter half of the 19th century with an examination of the 1880s, in particular, two puzzling aspects of Estes Park's history. A statewide teachers conference held in July 1886 christened the combination school building and community church, located in what was to become downtown Estes Park. Obviously, classes were held in Estes Park prior to 1886, with known teachers assigned. A structure on the Elkhorn Lodge property is promoted as the home of the first school in Estes Park, but is this necessarily accurate, or supported by contemporary newspaper accounts? The budding naturalist Enos Mills, born in 1870, is reputed to have first arrived in Estes Park around this time. Mills, who
eventually became the naturalist Theodore Roosevelt only dreamed of becoming, was similarly plagued as a child by poor health and psychosomatic maladies, and sought the outdoors to regain strength. While modern historians have finally concede Mills didn't arrive here on his own, but rather came to live with an older sister, there is still some confusion regarding his actual date of arrival. Again, do Larimer County newspapers from the time have anything to say on the matter? The pandemic requires a modification of program format to repeating blocks of 30minute lectures restricted to related family members wearing masks. For more details on this Saturday's program, free to all and cycling between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., call 586-4889.
Need A Replacement Ballot? Go To A Voter Service & Polling Center You can still vote in Larimer County even if you did not get your ballot due to leaving your home for evacuation. Larimer County has a long list of Voter Service and Polling Centers (“VSPC”) that are open from October 19 through 7 p.m. on November 3. VSPCs are available for in person voting, for obtaining replacement ballots, to change your voting address, or to assist disabled persons with voting. You can even register to vote and vote on the same day (including on November 3 until 7 p.m.) - as long as you meet the voter registration eligibility requirements. For more information, visit the website Larimer.org/Clerk/Elections. Then select “Voting and Drop Off Locations.” That will provide you with a long list of VSPC sites, along with locations of drop boxes
only. Estes Park has its own VSPC located in the Community Building (lower level). Please note the dates and times that the VSPC you choose is open. If the VSPC you choose is in Larimer County, but not at the Estes Park VSPC, the replacement ballot you receive should have all the National, Senate, Congressional, County and Judicial District candidates. It may not have the Colorado House District 49 candidate (unless you are in another HD 49 location). However, it will include all the statewide ballot issues. What is important is that you are safe, and you do not have to miss voting in order to stay safe in your evacuated location. For further information, you may want to call the Larimer County Elections Office at 970-498-7820. You can also check overall voting information at EVvoteblue.org, “Voter Tools.”
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Macdonald Book Shop Celebrates Change Of Ownership The Estes Chamber of Commerce and Macdonald Book Shop announce a celebration of new ownership on Thursday, October 22, 11-4, at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave. On September 10, 2020, Paula Steige turned over ownership to Kevin and Anastacia Reed, who also own Inkwell & Brew next door. “My mother ran the business since before I was born, so I guess you can say I’ve been in the book business all my life,” Steige added. “But I’ve been running the shop since 1971.” The shared history between these two businesses dates back many years and this change of ownership reunites the book shop with the coffee house once again. Owners Kevin and Anastacia Reed have long dreamed of this day and want to invite the community to celebrate. “We’re celebrating at both locations with drawings for free books, coffee & paper products, a limited edition tote bag free
with $25 purchase, 15% of branded merchandise, gift card specials and other surprises!" said Anastacia. Mayor Koenig attended the red ribbon event at 11 a.m. on October 22, along with Estes Chamber Executive Director Donna Carlson, to honor the many years of service Paula Steige has given the community and the years of success to come for the Reeds. From 10/22 through 12/24 the stores will be running a delayed gratification deal. Special order a book from Macdonald Book Shop in person, by phone or by email at contact@macdonaldbookshop.com, and you'll receive a coupon for a free 12 oz. drink of your choice when you pick up your book. You can always support Macdonald Book Shop online by visiting: bookshop.org/shop/macdonaldbookshop. It’s as easy as Amazon but supports a business in your own backyard.
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Enchanted Nightmare Estes Park’s Halloween celebration is legendary. Ghosts, goblins, fairy tale characters, pirates, and demons claim the town as their own on All Hallow’s Eve. On at least one occasion, the headless horseman has been seen galloping along Elkhorn Avenue through freshly fallen snow. This year the Circle 119 American Legion will add new twists to the occasion, and you don’t need to wait until Oct. 31st to take part. Estes Park resident Jenn Bass, of Pirate Face Productions, has teamed with the Legion to present spellbinding evenings this weekend and next. Due to COVID-19, the American Legion tabled its plans to build a haunted house. Instead, it asked Bass to create a fun and entertaining event for the community that would also raise money to support local veterans. The result is this year’s “Enchanted Nightmare.” The evening’s entertainment will feature a mix of music, dance, and scary interludes, with different tiers of ticket prices. The nights of Oct. 23rd, 25th (a 4 p.m. matinee), and 30th will be appe-
tizer shows. Tickets are $25 per seat. Dinner shows featuring multi-course meals prepared by chef Rich Beirchner will command center stage Oct. 24th and 29th at a cost of $50 per seat. The grand finale Saturday, Oct. 31st is being billed as an exciting “Monster Bash.” Following dinner and the show there will be live music by the band “Gasping for Sparrows” and a not-tomiss costume contest. Halloween night’s entertainment will also feature the musical talents of Lisa Young who has been featured in Westword. Due to precautions necessitated by COVID-19, tickets are sold by the table, with tables for two, four or six people available. This assures that you will be seated only near those in your own party. Tickets may be purchased at the American Legion’s website www.esteslegion.org. All proceeds from “The Enchanted Nightmare” will benefit local veterans and support the day-today operations of Legion 119. See you there. And don’t forget to be in costume.
“We Need To Talk”: Conflict Resolution Month Books Available At Library October is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, and this year’s featured book statewide is “We Need to Talk: how to have conversations that matter” by Celeste Headlee. Complimentary copies of the book are currently available for readers to pick up at the Estes Valley Library. Stop by the library anytime during open hours to pick up a copy. Conflict Resolution Month is being sponsored locally by the Estes Valley Library and Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership. Studies suggest that Americans are feeling less connected and more divided than ever before. Part of the problem, Headlee believes, is the erosion of our conversational skills as a society. In “We Need to Talk,” she outlines how we can improve these “conversations that matter,” whether it’s with our kids or teachers, our coworkers, or the loved ones in our lives. In her 20-year career in radio, Celeste Headlee has anchored national pro-
grams and was Executive Producer for “On Second Thought” at Georgia Public Radio. There is one final program in the 2020 Conflict Resolution Month series. On Wednesday, October 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the public is invited to discuss the topic, “More Curious, Less Furious” in the format of an online Living Room Conversation. Curiosity about how and why other people arrive at values and beliefs can lead to better solutions, understanding and appreciation. We can choose to be ‘more curious, less furious’. To sign up for Wednesday’s program, visit the Events Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org, where there is also additional information about Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, as well as a link to Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk, which has been seen around the world by nearly 10 million viewers.
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On Sunday mornings I Zoom with a group of thinkers. Together we explore world religions openly and without judgement, we examine troublesome topics such as racism and poverty, we discuss our planet’s struggle to survive, and we support each other as we navigate our individual journeys through this labyrinth called Life. In fact, we call our Sunday morning sessions Journeys. This past Sunday the Journeys group spent quite a bit of time talking about the fires and as we did, I couldn’t help but think back to the Floods of 2013. During our discussion we asked some of the same questions we asked back then: “Are you safe? ” but not, “Can you flush? ” We found out who had been evacuated (Glen Haven. Again.) and we wondered how much more of this we can bear. Rick T. said the song by James Taylor keeps playing in his head: “I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain…” I just found out a friend of a book club friend lost her home in the CalWood fire. Unlike the Cameron Peak fire, the CalWood fire moved very fast and caught people by surprise. The couple escaped danger with nothing but a duffle bag of clothes; there was no time to gather anything more. It hurts us all when we learn of even just one house gone—let alone hundreds. Our hearts ache not only for those who are now without a roof over their heads, but because it could have been our house. We feel fortunate to have escaped the danger and guilty because we did. Having a home burn to the ground is devastating of course—it is a core human need to be sheltered from the elements. That is one level of loss. But there is also the loss of possessions accumulated over a lifetime that define who we are. Yet some would say, “It’s just stuff. ” Stuff is what we have that makes life easier (we think). The car, laptop, furniture, phone, birth certificate, financial documents, passport. Stuff does not include family heirlooms, homemade gifts and treasured mementos that are irreplaceable. We can live without these things but if we had to, we would
deeply grieve the loss of that which fulfills the yearnings of our soul. I weep for those who have had to endure such loss. Our firefighters are doing a valiant job battling the monsters that are flaring up all over the Front Range, very possibly caused by human hands. I am dumbstruck when I think of the staggering amount of work these indomitable men and women do. How do mere humans manage to conquer these atrocities of such magnitude—at their peril? I cannot fathom how it is done. Yet they do it—one roaring inferno after another. (Sometimes they use a feller buncher, a big bobcat/tractor-looking machine that can rapidly gather and cut a tree before felling it. Thank goodness for feller bunchers!) How can something so stunning—the orange glow of distant flame; the glimmering, dancing sparks; the massive round pillows of white smoke that roll and wave and reshape themselves in slow motion, changing colors as they reach up and stretch out—how can this beauty be so destructive? The brilliant sunsets are deceptively beguiling. The aroma of a crackling campfire is enchanting—except when it grows to be visible as ash. Then it becomes a phantom that wends its way under our doors and past our windows and it is suffocating. We are tired of COVID. We’re fed up with political unrest. We want joblessness and homelessness to end. We’ve had enough of racism and hate. And now there are fires. The message is intensifying and it’s time we got it through our thick heads. Be kind to one another, take care of our earth, and be grateful, dear friends. Start with these and everyone’s journey will ease. You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2020 Sarah Donohoe
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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Enchanted Nightmare ‐ See the ad in this edition! Appetizer Shows Oct. 23, 25 (4 p.m. matinee) & 30; Dinner Shows Oct. 24 & 29; Dinner Show Halloween Gala with costume contest and live music Oct. 31. Due to COVID‐19, tickets are sold by the table, with tables of 2, 4 or 6 available. Stop by Circle 119, or visit www.esteslegion.org to buy tickets or purchase them at the door. Trick or Treat Trail 3‐6 p.m. Oct. 31 A free Halloween event for children 10 and under. Children will be given sanitized grabbers to gather treats from baskets as they walk through the Legion graveyard. Bring your own bag. Social distancing will be observed.
VETERANS SERVICES Vet Assistance 9‐11 a.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays Assistance for Veterans & their families regarding benefits & related topics.
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN! Spooky Sundae Sunday BINGO 6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 25 (might start a little later due to Enchanted Nightmare performance… maybe you should come to both!) Featuring Tombstone Sundaes and Halloween Bingo games! Tuesday Trivia 6 p.m. Tuesdays It’s time to test your knowledge! Prizes for winning teams! Queen of Hearts 7 p.m. Fridays Win cash!
FEELING HUNGRY? Nourishing Neighbors Free Breakfast 8‐9 a.m. Saturdays Van at Falcon Ridge. Nourishing Neighbors Free Lunch Noon‐1 p.m. Mondays Van at the Lone Tree Apartments. Nourishing Neighbors Free Dinner 4:30‐6 p.m. Wednesdays Serving the public, especially evacuees, hospitality industry employees, & their families at the Legion. Dine‐in or carryout. Tavern Menu 4‐7 p.m. Saturday—Thursday Appetizers & light foods. Appetizers off the menu 5:30‐7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 & 30. Food prepared for the Enchanted Nightmare performance will be available off the menu.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‐day Saints 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 Sunrise Rotary 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Operations Team 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Legion Member meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Masks are required at Circle 119 until you are seated at a table, social distancing required & all other Larimer County Health Department rules observed.
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26th Annual Junior Golf Marathon The popularity of golf has skyrocketed with the world in its current state. Golf has become one of the few sports that you can do safely and normally despite the restriction on many other recreational opportunities. Estes Park High School saw its highest participation rate in over 10 years this year, and that means the game has many young newcomers. At the Estes Park Golf Courses in conjunction with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, we feel it is our responsibility to make sure that every junior golfer has the opportunity to play the game with little to no financial barriers. The community of Estes Park raised just over $3,500 dollars to help eliminate those barriers in our 26th annual Junior Golf Marathon fundraiser. Just this year we were able to outfit all our new junior golfers with Cleveland brand junior sets, gave out 9 full junior passes, and 16 scholarships
to the junior golf summer program. We hope and expect those numbers to increase next year as more juniors stick with the game and continue their golf careers. Tim Hull, Brad Doggett, Rene Archambault, Megan Miller, and Austin Logan played 99 holes a piece, 495 holes total, on Tuesday, October 13th to max out all the pledges that were received. With pars, birdies and eagles amounting to money depending on which pledge was given. The group had a great day of weather and managed, 2 eagles, 58 birdies, and 287 pars. The day started at 7:30 a.m. and finished at 5:30 a.m. The golf courses and our junior program are unbelievably proud and grateful to live in a community that created amazing support and enthusiasm for our junior golfers in and around Estes Park. We thank you for all your generosity and support.
Calling All Cars-Be Bear Aware!
By: Kris Hazelton
The bears are busy trying to fatten up for winter and it’s time to take some precautions in and around our vehicles. Colorado Parks and Wildlife tells us there have been several reports of a bear(s) getting into vehicles the past two weeks. One car in particular was completely totalled after a bear spent five to six hours (overnight) in the vehicle. The bear panicked trying to escape and the entire interior was ruined and completely totaled out from the bear trying to claw and/or chew his way out. In the morning, they discovered the bear in the vehicle and they managed to open the door and the frightened bear ran away. This is a good reminder for us all to always lock your vehicle (though some bears have even learned to open locked doors) and make sure that you don’t leave any food or food wrappers of any kind in your vehicle that might attract a
bear. All windows should be rolled up tight, with no open gaps so a bear cannot put his paw/claw into the opening and shatter your window to gain entry. Even non-food items you might have in your car such as chapstick, gum or gum wrappers, soaps, lotions and air fresheners can and will attract a bear. It is extremely important to keep your car interior clean to prevent bear breakins. Look under seats, vacuum, and make sure there are no leftover foods or food containers in your car. Let’s all get into the habit of being bearresponsible. It’s not that difficult, it may take a little extra effort, but saving the life of a bear is worth it. If you live or visit in bear country, please double check every evening that your car doors/windows are locked and completely closed. Please do your part to prevent bears learning this behavior and help keep our bears wild!
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I need not go into all the smoke and danger our little paradise is suffering since mid-August. Each of us has had our own personal problems. The merchants and town revenue are feeling the pain. Ours troubles are miniscule compared to our fellow Coloradans who have had to evacuate leaving their home and belongings behind, maybe even losing everything in the fires or people with breathing problems exacerbated by the smoke. This is not even mentioning our crisis of the Covid virus. For me this is been one h… of a year, starting with a broken knee cap. You know what, anyone reading this column, including me writing it, are still here. Bless us all and pray for those in need. Because of last week’s strong winds and the possibility of the fire coming our way, I spent two days trying to pack things I had hoped to save. You know the things you feel are irreplaceable. Funny what one thinks they need to save besides themselves. I even packed Sunshine’s bowls for food and water. I am not going to unpack for a while so she will have to eat out of soup bowls until the first snowfall. Now, where in the heck is my hairbrush? In all the flurry of selecting what to take and what to leave, I went down a memory lane of sorts. Early living in Estes we did all the newbie things, joining clubs setting up accounts, etc. One of the fun activities was our gourmet group. That has disbanded long ago with moves, deaths, different interests, but I kept all the recipes from our dinners. Looking for important papers on a top shelf, I found the binders for them. I have been having fun reminiscing of all the times we had with such camaraderie and gourmet meals. Many of the recipes had to be doubled or even tripled due to our large gatherings. Now being alone, I like to find dishes that cater to one or two servings. Below is one that our group had to increase by six as it only serves two. Now I can prepare it as the original that serves only two.
Pasta in Sour Cream Wine Sauce Serves 2 2 ounces angel hair pasta 2 Tbs. sour cream 1 Tbs. Chablis or other dry white wine 2 tsp. fresh grated parmesan Dash black pepper Cooking spray 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms 2 Tbs. chopped green onions, white and green part Cook pasta according to directions and drain well. Combine sour cream and next three ingredients, stir well and set aside. Coat skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions and sauté’ until tender and the moisture has evaporated. Add pasta and all other ingredients. Stir and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Serve immediately. This goes well with any fowl. We served it with: Glazed Cornish Hen 1 ½ lb. Cornish hen (cut in half and cleaned and pat dry) 3 Tbs. apricot jam 2 tsp. lime juice 2 tsp. soy sauce ½ tsp. cinnamon Salt and pepper hen and place on rack over pan, meat side up, in preheated 350-degree oven. Bake 30 minutes. Meanwhile on low heat, cook rest of ingredients until jam melts. Remove hen from oven and brush half of sauce on hen. Return to oven and bake 30 more minutes. Remove and brush with remaining sauce. Hope y’all enjoy this as much as we did. Top the meal off with a salad and dessert. Hey Sylvia and Jerry, I think we are the last of the Mohicans up here! What good times we had. My email: esther. cenac@gmail.com. Bon Appétit.
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Send Your Halloween Costume Photo By This Monday
“Ghoulish or scary, a clown or a fairy, send us a pic, and we’ll share it right quick!” The Estes Valley Library is hosting a Halloween Photo Challenge, open to all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costume, whether it’s scary, fantastical, or just plain silly. To keep the fun family-oriented and for all ages, entries should be G-rated, and with no blood or weapons. Send in your costumed photograph to Cheryl at chomanwendell@ estesvalleylibrary.org on or before this
Monday, October 26. This whimsical “call for photos” is a challenge—but not a competition. Everyone will be a winner. Entries will be shared in upcoming library promotions, on the library website and on Facebook and Instagram. Space permitting, many entries will also appear in a Halloween-themed feature in the “Estes Park News.” By sending in your image, you agree to allow the library to use it for the aforementioned promotions. The promotion will not tag or identify anyone by name.
You Can Vote Safely And Early You can vote safely and early – use a ballot drop box 24/7, now until 7:00 p.m. November 3. Women’s right to vote was granted 100 years ago, and the LWV of Estes Park encourages all citizens to vote. For more election information go to vote411.Org/colorado. Members of the League of Women Voters of Estes Park dressed as suffragists dropping off their ballots using one of our local ballet drop boxes.
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Halloween Candy Donations Being Accepted The following locations are accepting candy donations for the Estes Park Halloween celebration: • Safeway in Stanley Village • True Value Hardware in Stanley Village • Kind Coffee, 470 E. Elkhorn Ave. • Simply Christmas, 129 W. Elkhorn Ave. • Lonigans, 110 W. Elkhorn Ave. • The Taffy Shop, 121 W. Elkhorn Ave. • Chelitos, 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. • Phoenix Nest, 157 W. Elkhorn Ave. #7
• The Gold Mine, 230 W. Elkhorn Ave. • Coffee On The Rocks, 510 Moraine Ave. • Wild Horse Gift Shop, 790 Moraine Ave. • Dollar General, 451 Stanley Ave. at S. St. Vrain • Country Market, 900 Moraine Ave. Please send your donations to the Chamber or Simply Christmas by noon on October 31 and the Chamber Halloween Team will distribute the candy to participating merchants setting up on Elkhorn Ave. at 4 p.m.
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Trick-Or-Treat Trail On Halloween Day (Saturday, Oct. 31), a Trick-or-Treat Trail will weave its way through the graveyard at the American Legion, with bowls of candy and other treats placed in front of the tombstones. From 3-6 p.m. local children 10 and under will be invited to walk the trail with a "grabber" to pick treats from each participating tombstone.
The grabbers will be sanitized after each use, and a six-foot gap will be maintained between family groups on the trail. Two adults will be allowed to walk with each child. Dress in your favorite costume, wear your mask, and join the fun! Don’t forget to bring a bag to hold all of your Halloween goodies.
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Trail Ridge Quilters & Newcomers Club Online Holiday Quilt Sale
To Benefit Estes Park Health Hosted By Estes Park Newcomers Club This online event takes place Sunday, October 25-Saturday, October 31 and enables Trail Ridge Quilters to hold their annual holiday sale during the COVID 19 health crisis and while observing social distancing. The event provides an opportunity to purchase Trail Ridge Quilters items normally available in-person at the annual winter sale. Over 500 beautifully handcrafted quilted items will be available, including holiday items, wall hangings, lap and bed quilts, table runners, baby quilts, pot holders, placemats and many more personal and gift opportunities. Items purchased can be picked up at Donna Bryson’s home, 570 Darcy Dr., Estes Park on Thursday, November 5 (9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.) or Friday, November 6 (9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.). Special arrangements can be made for shipping to addresses outside the Estes Valley for an extra charge (COD). We want to thank the community for all you do in support of our local hos-
pital and appreciate the strong support by everyone who purchased items from the Trail Ridge Quilters successful online June sale! You can access our website at www.estesparknewcomers.org/quilts. All items with photos and descriptions will be posted and available for sale on the above website beginning October 25. In addition, you can choose to purchase an item and/or make a cash donation – both will benefit Estes Park Health. All transactions will be by credit card payable online. Receipts for cash donations will be provided. Founded in 1991, Trail Ridge Quilters, an interest group sponsored by the Newcomers Club, has been sewing and serving our community for over 30 years. Core to the group is their mission to support the Estes Park Health Foundation. TRQ conducts 3-4 sales each year, with proceeds going to support the EPH Foundation. Over the years, quilt sales have raised over $260,000 for the hospital foundation. These gifts have been used to upgrade services and purchase much needed equipment to serve the health needs of those in our community.
Restless Spirit Trio To Play At Snowy Peaks Winery This Friday The Restless Spirit Trio (two fiddles and a keyboard) will be playing on the back patio at Snowy Peaks Winery this Friday night from 4-6 p.m. Snowy Peaks is a great supporter of live music in Estes Park and is located at 292 Moraine Ave. Seating is limited. Reservations are required, please call (970) 586-2099.
Meet At The Flagpole Monday, November 2 Let’s join together as a community at the flagpole at the Estes Park Town Hall to recite The Pledge of Allegiance and sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America! The event will take place on Monday, November 2 at 8 a.m. Town Hall is located at 170 MacGregor Ave. Let’s stand together as a community in a show of support and gratitude for our great country, The United States of America.
See you at the pole, God bless you!
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Nourishing Network Giving Neighbors Food And Support By: Karen McPherson, EPNRC
use an extra hand.â€? The Nourishing Network is entering its Where to find food: third week and over 850 meals have al1) Saturday mornings breakfast burriready been sent out into the community. tos, fruit, yogurt, milk and juice are deThe program is hosted in partnership by livered to the Falcon Ridge neighborthe American Legion Post 119 and Estes hood from 8-9 a.m. 1829 Soaring Circle Park Nonprofit Resource Center Ameri- is the address for their community’s cencan Legion chefs are lined up to cook the tral office where the van will be with two meals that go off site to Housing food. This location is on the north end Authority Sites: Chef Rich Beichner of town, behind Salud. makes soups on Monday, and the Donut 2) Monday lunch will be delivered to Haus ladies make breakfast burritos on Lone Tree apartments gazebo from Saturdays. EPNRC contracts various noon-1 p.m. Each week has different Monday’s soup & salad lunch at Lone Tree Rachel Balduzzi gave out food to families restaurants in town to provide food for hearty soups, bread, and mixed green apartments and Saturday breakfast burriin Falcon Ridge and neighboring develophospitality industry employees on salads. This location is at the corner of tos are easy to drive through and pick up. ment Talons Point. Wednesday nights. Graves Ave. and Community Drive, just Nobody is turned away at any site. This west of the Community Center. Anyone STES ARk AR program is generously supported by the that is nearby, or wants to come by, is Safeway Foundation and there is enough welcome to free food. The soup is extra food to go around. The program is yummy. proud to have reached everyone from 3) Wednesday nights are for hospitality unemployed households to hard workindustry workers (primarily lodging and MobiLE FOOd AND ing individuals to busy parents that are restaurant employees, but everyone is CoMMunITy REsOUrcES just thrilled to have some extra help. welcome). Folks can dine-in or grabMaybe you are overworked, or groceries and-go between 4:30-6 p.m. Park near feel expensive. Maybe you could just use the Legion and walk to the front doors. RED D NUTRIC CION IONA AL 3 FREe REe MEAls EAl a WEEk Comid da a mĂłvil mĂłviil y a meal you didn’t have to prepare or buy. RE REcursos comunITARIOs This program is first come, first serve; Please stop by and encourage others to Pick up yummy food for you, your wear your masks and practice social disfamily, or a neighbor. Meet local do so as well. Lleva GRATIS comida deliciosa nonprofits and learn about tancing. Feel free to grab food for yourpara ti,, tu familia o un vecino. Aprender p p community resources. Volunteers help portion, deliver, and mĂĄs ĂĄ accerca de servicios comunitarios. i i self, your family, or a neighbor. Non1 SĂĄb bados en la maĂąana de 8:000 a 9:00 distribute food. One volunteer told us “I profit representatives will always be on 1 Saturday Morning BURR RITOS de DESAY AYUNO BREAKFAST BURRITOS think this program is absolutely fabuen Fa alcon Ridge hand to help you find any resources that at Falcon Ridge, 8-9am 2 lous. I can’t think of anyone more deLoss lunes de 12:00 a 1:00 de la tarde you—or someone you know—might 2 Monday SOUP & SALAD SOPA PA Y ENSALADA serving than the people that work beat Lone Tree Apartments, noon-1pm en los apartamentos de Lone Tree need. hind the scenes: hotel workers, cooks, 3 If you are interested in volunteering or WEDnESda da ay y Nights FOR MiĂŠ ĂŠrcoLEs PAR PARa EmpLEados bussers, retail employees in town, our THE HospITalITy INduSTr ry y DE secTOr hospITalARIO DEl have questions, please email karen@epfamilies in general. They are all so deMiĂŠrco oles de 4:30 a 6:00 de la tarde LOCAL RESTA TAURANT MEAL, 4:30-6pm nonprofit.org. comida para llevar o quĂŠdate a la cena Grab-n-Go or Dine In at the American Legion serving. And everyone right now could
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Update On The Quota Home Tour And Festival Of Trees
By: Kris Hazelton
The financial health of nonprofit organizations in Estes Park have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and our very own Estes Park Quota Club is facing challenges of their own. Quota normally hosts several annual fundraisers throughout the year, yet due to the pandemic, they are facing challenges when trying to find a way to do so responsibly. In the interest of keeping those in our community and visitors to Estes Park safe from COVID, members of Estes Park Quota recently decided that their annual Holiday Home Tour will not be held this year. The decision was made due to complications of hosting a safe event for both participants, homeowners and members of their club. Quota will however, host their annual Festival of Trees... with a few changes. The event will be held at a new location this year, in the lobby of the Estes Park Resort. Proceeds from these beautiful, one-of-a kind decorated trees support many Quota community projects such as the Loan Closet, ambulances for our community, AEDs, services to children and seniors, student grants and more. The trees will be on display from November 13-December 18 and the drawing to win the trees will be held on December 18. Trees are currently being distributed to those interested in decorating them, and there is still a need for more tree decorators. Quota will supply you a small, lighted tree, you supply the decorations and decorating of the tree which will be displayed and offered as part of the Festival of Trees and given to the winner of the drawing. If you are interested in decorating a tree for this Quota fund-raiser,
here are the specifications: Guidelines for your tree: 1. Please decorate fully and secure items for transport. (Wiring the ornaments/decorations on is HIGHLY recommended so they will not fall off and break) The trees come prelit. You may use a theme (i.e., teddy bears, snowmen), if desired. A tree skirt is optional. 2. It is completely optional to include a gift, gift certificate, or other items with the tree, (i.e., stuffed animal, movie tickets, dinner certificate) - these should be offered only by you or your business. – Please do not solicit certificates from merchants using Quota’s name. Certificates may be offered by individuals or businesses who are kind enough to decorate a tree for this event. 3. A delivery date for your completed tree will be determined prior to November 13th. You may drop off your tree at the Estes Park Resort or you may make arrangements to have a tree committee member pick it up from you. 4. We will label your tree with your name or the name of your business, and will list gifts or certificates offered with the tree. 5. Please feel free to call Gail at 4812372, Lori at 232-5511 or Kris at 2312635 with any questions. 6. Have fun with this and thank you very much for your participation. Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this fun fundraiser. Make sure to mark your calendars for the Festival of Trees on display and help support Estes Park Quota as they work to restructure, revamp and revise the way they will continue to raise funds for our community.
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WHO ARE THEIR ‘BABYSITTERS’? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? The news item told about three teens who had died in a fiery car crash in a southern state. It reported that a group of teens between 14 and 18 years of age were in the midst of a crime spree, riding in two stolen cars, burglarizing every unlocked car along their route when they became aware of a police helicopter. They panicked, drove their cars at speeds of 120 – 140 MPH and, while running a red light, one glanced off a car in the intersection, went airborne and crashed into a billboard pole and burst into flame, killing three of the teens in the car. When criticized for not stopping this tragedy from happening, the police representative explained that the six teens had committed and been arrested for 126 violations of all sorts, some having been incarcerated for months in juvenile detention centers, and still, here they were breaking into dozens of cars, stealing others, and now three were dead and the rest in custody facing multiple charges including felony murder…and the families were blaming the authorities. The police spokesman ended with, “We aren’t these teens’ babysitters!” Who is responsible? The story reminded me of an incident in a little Nebraska town near where we lived years ago. Two cars, driven by teens down the main street (HWY 81), were racing through town. One tried to pass the other, nudged its bumper and went airborne and crashed killing several of the teens. As other teens came on the scene they scurried around, picking up and hiding the beer cans that were scattered when the cars collided and crashed. Several days later, the minister officiating at their memorial service in the local high school auditorium, incensed several parents and others when he said, bluntly, “Well, we got what we deserved. When we let our teens drink alcohol or do drugs, and when we look the other way when they openly defy traffic laws and fail to address their behaviors, we are asking for what just happened.” While many didn’t like what he said, no one could argue with the truthfulness of his words. But who IS responsible? The teens? Their parents? Their peers? The community? The police? All of the above? Certainly, all of these have a responsibility towards the youth of a community. Parents who bring a child into the world but refuse to guide him toward values and morals that result in a young person who makes valued contributions to society is partially responsible for future behavior and consequences. The teens themselves have to expect to ‘reap what they sow’ during their formative years. Some have been accused of ‘sowing their wild oats and praying for a crop failure.’ However, the Bible, and life itself, reminds us that “whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. The one who sows to the flesh will reap destruction, the one who sows to the spirit shall reap eternal life”… and, usually, a good life here in this one. A song that is often sung, gives us a good place to start: “How shall the young secure their hearts and guard their lives from sin? Thy ‘Word’ the holy truth imparts, to keep the conscience clean.” Parents need to ‘step up’ especially during this pandemic-limiting time when churches can’t do as much as usual, to help share the truths of God’s Word to our children. Most churches have Bible videos and other ‘helps’ that can be borrowed so children can watch them at home …thus letting the ‘Holy truth’ to be imparted, even during this time of separation. (Call me at 720-530-6446, if you need to access those helps we offer at the Church of Christ) But beside the youths themselves and parents, we need to have a community that contributes to the upbringing of our community’s children. We are certainly blessed in Estes Park with many groups and activities that contribute to the development of our youth. We are striving to help our children be their best. We have many recreational programs that help: we have good Boy and Girls Scout programs here, we have quality schools that help our children develop their talents. Plus, we have parents who take an interest in their children. It is a joy for me to sit on my deck and look across Carriage Drive and watch parents with their children, bike riding, playing at the playground, walking on the trails, etc. As long as all these things continue we can avoid scenarios like those described at the beginning of this article. May God help us do it!
Bob Lewis
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu October 26 – 30 Monday, Oct 26 Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Oct 27 Taco Salad w/ Chicken Wed., Oct 28 BBQ Pork Ribs (4) w/ baked beans & coleslaw Thursday, Oct 29 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Oct 30 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup
November 2 – 6 Monday, Nov 2 Tuesday, Nov 3 Wed., Nov 4 Thursday, Nov 5 Friday, Nov 6
Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ pasta salad Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ homemade chips Chicken Quesadilla & soup of the day Signature Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp (8) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing
All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Oct 26th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Oct 23rd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org The Center is still closed. No Activities. Meals to Go will be delivered to your vehicle at the Senior Citizens Center! Pick up times 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org
Conflict Resolution: What’s Really Driving Our Conflicts, And Why Should We Care? Guest column by Linda Newell
We’ve all got conflict in our lives. All of us. Whether we admit it, see it, or deny it, it’s there. For some, it might be occasionally. For others, it might be on a daily basis. Almost none of us enjoy it, unless it’s an addictive adrenaline rush or compulsive need to create it. Most of us want to avoid it at all costs or get out of it as soon as possible. So, why do we have certain conflicts that resurface or just won’t go away? What if we knew a way to resolve it once and for all or prevent it in the first place? We might not be able to prevent all of our conflict, but we can certainly reduce it and its effects on our emotional and financial wellbeing. As with anything, if we can just get to the root of the WHY — why we are still having conflict with our coworker, neighbor, or partner. What’s beneath the appearances or situation of the conflict. What’s the underlying why behind the trigger that got me stirred up in the first place. We often think the conflict is the situation of my co-worker’s inability to do their job, my neighbor playing their music too loudly, or my spouse not doing their fair share of the chores. Yes, those might have been the apparent triggers, but why do those bother me enough to create conflict between us? And why do they re-occur? Many conflict resolution models suggest that there are a few levels of emotions going on at the same time that push us into conflict. Each of us has our own set of values and beliefs by which we live. We’re all unique with what I like to call our own little red wagons that we pull alongside of
us, which contain our “B. S.” or Belief System. We walk through life every day with our red wagon of beliefs, until … in a particular situation, our wagon collides into someone else’s carrying different values. If at the same time, on another layer of our inner selves, we happen to be experiencing obvious or hidden stressors, those can contribute to creating conflict. These real-life stressors could be things like, “I’m so tired because I stayed up all night with my toddler’s teething tantrums,” or “I’m scared because I’m behind on the rent.” These don’t even cover more existential threats like fires, droughts, and hurricanes, or “I’m mad at God for taking away my son’s life.” These are all real underlying beliefs, values, and stressors that can bubble up in a big bowl of emotional soup (often when we least expect it) to create conflict in our lives. So instead of only asking ourselves how we can solve our current situation, we can also look into our hidden drivers creating the conflict and what we can do about those. It’s Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado, so it’s a perfect time to take an internal look at what’s driving our conflicts. It’s amazing how relationships improve when we’re willing to look at ourselves, talk about it, and work it out together. If you want to learn about preventing or managing conflict, there are workshops, classes, articles, books, and facilitation and mediation professionals available. Check out www.conflictresolutionmonth.org or email me. In peace, Linda Newell, MA, SPHR Colorado State Senator 2009-2016 Former Colorado state senator, now with a master’s in Social Justice and Ethics from Iliff School of Theology, Linda Newell is a writer, speaker, facilitator, and filmmaker. Senlindanewell@gmail.com, www.lindanewell.org,www.senlindanewell.com, @sennewell on Twitter, Senator Linda Newell or @TheLastBill on Facebook.
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Five Fun Facts About... The American Crow By: Dawn Wilson
This week’s featured animal is the American crow. These large, black birds are found throughout the region—from the parking lots of Estes Park to the tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. They often are perceived as pests but as year-round residents of Estes Valley, they can provide beneficial purposes, like scavenging on carcasses, which help them decompose faster, and dispersing seeds. 1. According to the Audubon Society,
American crows are one of the smartest birds in the world. These common birds are known for not only using tools, but making them as well, and can be taught to mimic the human voice. Crows have also been observed dropping nuts on a road to allow a car to drive over it, thus cracking the shell for the bird and exposing the tasty food inside. 2. In 2008, researchers at the University of Washington discovered that crows may be able to not only recognize people who treated them poorly when
they see them again but may also tell other crows about these horrid people. 3. Only about half of the crows born in a year survive the first year, but if they do, they could live as long as 21 years in the wild. 4. Crows perform a habit called “anting,” a process of allowing ants to crawl all over their bodies as the bird stands over an anthill. The theory is that the ants secrete formic acid, making the small insects palatable to eat. 5. Crows appear to mate for life and
An osprey is chased by a crow above Lake Estes in an attempt to steal the fish it was carrying.
An American crow, silhouetted against the morning sky, enjoys the view from the top of a pine tree in Estes Park.
In flight, it can be hard to differentiate the size difference of a crow and raven but look for the straighter fan on the tail to identify the crow.
The constant beggar and thief when it comes to food, this crow was enjoying a snack it swiped from a picnic table at a local Estes Park campground.
A young American crow waits for its parent to bring him some food in Rocky Mountain National Park.
both parents raise the young. The offspring help raise the next broods of young, with up to 15 individuals staying together in a family unit. Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints and calendars at DawnWilsonPhotography.com.
An American crow rests on a wall of the parking garage in Estes Park.
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Aerial Operations Assist With Cameron Peak Fire Near Glen Haven, Storm Mountain
A Sikorsky helicopter picks up more water at the north end of Dry Gulch Rd on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020.
Fire activity from the Cameron Peak Fire increased this week and firefighters have been actively engaged. Air resources have been supporting the firefighters with both water and retardant drops on the southern perimeter of the fire near Glen Haven, The Retreat and Storm Mountain. On Monday, air support reported the busiest day since arrival on the incident with over 60 hours of flight time. Crews made progress on containment lines and structure protec-
David Hemphill photo
A DC-10-30 heavy tanker over Estes Park as it heads A Chinook helicopter heads back to hit hot spots after back to its base in Pocatello, ID after dropping fire retar- taking on more water. Fire crews set up a temporary water dant near the community of Storm Mountain on Monday, pick up location at the intersection of Devils Gulch and Dry Oct. 19, 2020. Gulch Roads. EP News photos
tion continues. About 1,400 firefighters are battling the blaze, working 16 hour shifts. Winds have been strong this week making firefighting very challenging and dangerous. Precipitation is expected this weekend in the form of snow which will be a welcome relief to aid in the suppression of this, the largest fire in Colorado’s history at 205,000+ acres, 51% contained at the time of publication.
We receive many questions about the best way to help firefighters. Donating money to or volunteering time with local organizations and charities is the most effective way to contribute to the fire effort. Please see their Facebook and InciWeb pages for additional guidance on this topic. InciWeb: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire Larimer County Joint Info Center: (970) 980-2500
DC10-30 from 10 Tanker Air Carrier in action! EP News photos
Learn more about this amazing firefighting machine at 10tanker.com Paul Marcotte photo.
Spotters watch for new spot fires.
Fire lights up the night sky. Kent & Carolyn Carlson photo
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Structures are wrapped with a special fire resistant material in preparation of the advancing fire front. Jim Ward photo
Smaller aircraft, like this Avro RJ85, also assisted in the suppresion efforts. EP News photo
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This week, members of the Estes Park Quota Club Service to Youth Committee distributed much needed funds to several organizations in Estes Park. They first donated to Estes Pak which is a program created by the Estes Park Education Association. Several years ago, teachers in the Estes Park schools recognized that some of their students needed food on the weekends. Estes Pak purchases food from the Food Bank for Larimer County and packs bags of food to send home on the weekend with students. The food sent home is non-perishable and healthy. There is no cost to the student or family. Anyone can receive food from Estes Pak. The generous donation from Quota Club will be used to purchase more food to help fight hunger and food insecurity in Estes Park students. They also donated to Partners Mentoring Youth where the Quota Club’s generous donation will be used to support Partners’ community based and school based mentoring programs. They are very grateful for the support. The Learning Place were also thrilled to have been a recipient of a $500 donation from the Estes Park Quota Club. They intend to use the funds toward books for their Home Libraries Program. They provide books for their students and their family members for them to take home for their own home library. Often times these books are provided when they have their Family Cafe evenings which are centered around a
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theme. Their final donation went to EVICS who will be spending the donation to purchase bilingual books and/or books in Spanish. They are very excited to have these available to any family in the Estes Park community and surrounding areas that would like to have new books for their children! As reading with children is so very important for the development of children, EVICS is very appreciative of the donation from Quota Club to support and strengthen families through books. Thank you, Estes Park Quota Club!
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United Way Of Larimer County To Activate Cameron Peak Fire Response Fund
United Way of Larimer County is accepting donations to support individuals and agencies working to assist evacuees and others affected by the Cameron Peak Fire. Burning since August 13, the Cameron Peak Fire has grown to be the largest wildfire in Colorado history, claiming residences and other structures in its wake. Community members can provide support in the following ways: • Donate online to the Cameron Peak Response Fund at impact.uwaylc.org/CameronPeakFire • Text “LARIMERUNITED” to 41444 to make a gift • Purchase essential needs items for displaced families through United Way’s Amazon Charity List, available at bit.ly/LarimerCharityList “We are deeply saddened by the Cameron Peak Fire’s extensive damage – both to the natural environment, and to the homes and other buildings where our friends and neighbors have built their lives. We are grateful for the overwhelming generosity of community members who have stepped forward to offer their assistance,” said Deirdre Sullivan, CEO and President at United Way of Larimer County. “With the UWLC’s long history of securing and administering disaster response and relief funding, we are activating the Cameron Peak Response Fund as a way for donors to provide direct support for those most affected by the fire. United Way will distribute these gifts where they are needed most: to agencies and groups helping people recover from disaster.” The scope of the damage is uncertain at this time; however, families and businesses are displaced as the Cameron Peak Fire continues to burn, exceeding 200,000 acres due to shifting weather patterns and an abundance of fire material. The American Red Cross
has expanded capacity for this fire and is providing temporary shelter for displaced families. Unfortunately, the effects of this tragedy will be long-lasting, and financial assistance is needed to support displaced families as they rebuild their lives in the coming months and years. When it is safe for community members to provide volunteer support, opportunities will be posted on United Way of Larimer County’s online volunteer resource center at www.NoCoVolunteers.org. Individuals interested in volunteering are invited to make a free account on the site, where they can choose to be notified when these opportunities become available. To stay up-to-date with the Cameron Peak Fire, visit the Larimer County website at www.larimer.org/ cameron-peak-fire or visit www.nocoalert.org to sign up for regular text, call, and/or email updates. Additional daily updates and videos from operational staff are also available on the Cameron Peak Fire Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ CameronPeakFire. United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) is a one-stop resource for generosity in our community, ensuring that gifts of time, talent and treasure address today's greatest needs - and reduce tomorrow's. Community needs change over time, which is why UWLC encourages nimble and innovative human services and a commitment to nonprofit excellence. UWLC strives to strengthen our community by supporting youth & education, financial stability, community engagement, and nonprofit excellence in Larimer County. To learn more about United Way of Larimer County and how you can get involved with your community, visit www.uwaylc.org.
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Congratulations to Alexander Hoskins, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for October 23, 2020. At EPHS Alexander enjoys being a member of the marching band. For two years, he has earned his varsity letter in band and academics and is a member of the National Honor Society. He’s achieved Life Rank in Boy Scouts, and he played in the Patriot League Honor Band. Outside of school he likes hiking, fishing, camping and playing music. He plays five instruments, tuba, trombone, guitar, harmonica and banjo. 11th A favorite quote of Alexander’s is, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9. This quote appeals to him because he says, “It is a reminder to always walk with integrity. Even if
Alexander Hoskins Grade walking without integrity gains you the world, it will always come back to haunt you later.” After high school Alexander plans to go to college to study engineering and music.
Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.
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2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years. Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: now through the end of November. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here are the next of the submissions.
The Story Of Doris Rosove Frumess By: Gregory Frumess
Doris Rosove Frumess didn't begin life as a native Coloradoan, but the New York transplant spent her adult years in the state and grew to love its people and soaring landscapes. Born in the Bronx in 1920, Doris married Denver native Harry Frumess in 1944 and moved with him to Denver after the war. Harry's parents, Ben and Clara Frumess purchased 115 W. Elkhorn in 1948 and established Pioneer Gift Shop as a purveyor of souvenirs and Indian Jewelry. Although Harry and Doris and their three sons resided in Denver during the fall and winter months where Harry had a law
practice, the couple began spending summers assisting Ben and Clara in the gift shop, starting in 1953. Following Ben and Clara's passing, Doris and Harry assumed ownership of The Pioneer Gift shop in the early 1970's. The couple retired in 1994. Including her retirement years, Doris spent over 50 summers working and living in Estes Park and was known for her feisty spirit, opinionated views and generous heart. Doris passed away in 2006. Many of the merchants along Elkhorn Ave. as well as the stray dogs roaming around Estes (four of whom she rescued and raised), regarded her as a trusted friend and unforgettable personality.
The Story Of Clara Charsky Frumess By: Toni Miller
thy. They named the business Pioneer Clara was born in 1887 in New Jersey. Gift Shop. Their son Harry and his wife Doris worked with Ben and Her father was a Russian immigrant but he lost the family farm in 1890 and Clara. moved the family to Denver where he Clara and Ben lived at the Hupp Hobecame a tailor. Clara learned early the tel until the summer of 1959 when value of hard work and frugality. At Ben died. Clara then moved to Big the age of 12, she got a job at the Den- Horn Drive with her daughter and ver mint to contribute to the family. son-in law, Charlotte and Charles Miller. Their gift shop, Indian Village, In her twenties, Clara met Ben was across the street from the Pioneer. Frumess. He was trained as an engraver and was able to start a gift shop My beloved grandmother died in in Denver after their marriage. In 1973. I cherish the stories she shared 1948, they bought a building on from her long life. My daughter Claire, Elkhorn Avenue which had been the born that summer, is her namesake. original school and was later the photography shop of Fred Payne Clatwor-
The Story Of Judy Hughes Archibald in the country published by tradiJudy lived in California, Oregon, and tional publishers. For twenty-five years, she wrote for national art magaMinnesota before making Estes Park zines which flew her all over the counher permanent home in 1992, when try to interview artists. In 1992, Judy she and her husband, Brian moved was also Director of the Estes Art here, so he could focus on stone and Center. bronze sculpting. A successful wildlife sculptor, Brian A writer all of her life, Judy had a padied of cancer in 1995. After his perback adventure novel about the fight to save Minnesota wilderness and death, Judy raised funds to have a life size bronze cougar monument of one a memoir about beginning one of the first wildlife rehabilitation sanctuaries of Brian's sculptures, Canyon Spirit Legacy erected in Estes Park as a meBy: Cheryl Freer
morial to him in 1996. After owning a successful Estes art gallery, she served as Director/Curator of the Colorado Governor's Museum Art Show for ten years and also coordinated the Artists' Charitable Fund, a nonprofit which pays a portion of an artist's medical bills. An animal lover, her cats, dogs and horses were all rescues. One of the horses became friends with Judy's small dog, giving him a daily ride. This inspired her to write and self publish
The Mutt & the Mustang, which in competition with traditional publishers, in 2012 was awarded First Place NEXT Generation INDIE Book Award by the Independent Book Publishing Association and went on to highly successful sales. She served on many boards, including Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, St. Paul Police K-9 Foundation and the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates.
Snowbell, Jesse & Dexter Need New, Loving Homes Snowbell is about eight years old. Sadly, her family had to move away and they couldn’t take her with them. She is a very nice kitty and loves being loved! She has lived with children, a small dog and another kitty. Jessie is about two years old and weighs about 20 pounds. She is looking for an active family and loves going for walks. She just raised her family of five and is ready for a new start. She does well with dogs but seems to be afraid of cats. Dexter is about three years old. He is looking for a safe and loving home. He is friendly with everyone. He has FIV, which basically means he has a compromised immune system. It is important that his new family keep his stress levels down, keep him inside and feed him a good diet to prevent him from getting sick. He can live a long life, just like any other kitty. Please call us for more information and to meet Dexter. All of these sweet pets are currently being cared for by members of the Pet
Jessie Association of Estes Park. Please call 970-286-1652 to meet any of these special pets. All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane so-
Snowbell ciety. 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, please call 970-286-1652.
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Glen Haven Area Fire Department Raising Funds Much Needed Equipment The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit volunteer fire department serving the community of Glen Haven, Colorado. They, along with other firefighters from Estes Park and around the country, have been very busy fighting the Cameron Peak Fire. This week, the department lost one of their trucks and a portable pump while trying to save homes from the raging fire. Together, Bank of Colorado & Commu-
nity Foundation of Northern Colorado will match up to $20,000 in donations for the “Small but Mighty” Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department! Go to Ghavfd.org to donate and help!
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Town Board Approves Funding Guidelines For Childcare Providers At its October 13 regular meeting, the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees approved guidelines for childcare providers to apply for funding through the Town's Community Funding process. Childcare providers or individuals interested in providing childcare who need financial assistance in order to create, improve or grow their space, or to support programs for childhood enrichment are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Childcare providers can apply for funding for both capital and non-capital projects. Funding is limited and may be exhausted quickly depending on the timing and quality of applications received. Before applying, please contact Assistant Town Administrator Jason Damweber at jdamweber@estes.org to inquire about funding availability or with any questions regarding the program. Visit www.estes.org/communityfunding to review guidelines.
2020 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need. The 2020 ornament features a photo of a big horn sheep taken near the top of Trail Ridge Road in RMNP. Photo credit to Duane Hudson. Ornaments are available for $14 each. Due to the closure of Town Hall, ornaments are available for purchase through mail only; shipping charges will apply. Ornaments are available for purchase at Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village during normal busi-
ness hours. To order by mail, please send request and payment (no cash) to: Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P. O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please calculate the order total to include shipping costs. Shipping for one ornament is $6.00, shipping for two ornaments is $6.50, shipping for three ornaments is $12.50, and shipping for four ornaments is $13. Payment with a card is an option; however, additional fees will apply. For more information or to pay with a card, please contact Kim McEachern at kimmceachern@estes.org or by calling 970577-3567. The 2020 ornament may be viewed at www.estes.org/ helpinghandsornament.
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Reach Out To Help Your Community Donate To Blue Santa Through Dec. 7 Every holiday season, the Blue Santa program collects non-perishable food, gifts and hygiene products for disabled, shut-in and elderly community members that need a little extra holiday cheer. In order to keep residents safe this year during the pandemic, only monetary donations will be accepted. Donation jars with the Blue Santa logo will be placed around town at various businesses. A complete list of these locations can
be found at www.estes.org/bluesanta. Donations can also be mailed to Blue Santa Program, c/o Estes Park Police Auxiliary, PO Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517. It is anticipated that Blue Santa will assist nearly 100 people this year, and it's not too late to nominate someone in need of assistance. To nominate a disabled, shut-in or elderly community member in need, please contact Captain Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.
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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY HOURS Current Open Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Library collections are open for browsing and check-out. Multiple computers are available, with printing, scanning and photocopying. The second floor and all meeting and study rooms are closed for now. Outdoor 24/7 Wi-Fi with charging outlets. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org. Curbside Service by Appointment Place holds in the catalog, then watch for an email notice, and schedule a convenient pick-up time. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.
KIDS & FAMILY Jack O’Lantern Stencils How-to Video now on YouTube. Children’s Librarian Chase Chauffe demonstrates how to use carving techniques and stencils to create fun and original Jack O’Lantern designs. The video is the latest episode in the Crafting & Doodling with Chase series,
available for viewing anytime on the Library’s YouTube channel. Book Discussion: “Hoodoo” Saturday, October 24, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. Just in time for Halloween, “Hoodoo” tells the story of 12-yearold Hoodoo Hatcher, whose family practices folk magic, set in 1930s Alabama, in a plot mixed with humor and creepy elements. Listen in to the book discussion via Zoom on Saturday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and receive a complimentary copy of the book. Preschool and Baby Storytimes Online New each week on YouTube. Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, online each week with new themes. See the upcoming roster at estesvalleylibrary.org and watch previous recordings on the Library’s YouTube channel. GRAB & GO KITS Makerspace Projects at Home Grab and Go Kits make it easy to try out a craft project at home, with all the supplies needed. Current kits for adults include a culinary package with the spice baharat, materials for a wood-cookie picture frame, and a relaxing coloring kit. See kits currently available by visiting
estesvalleylibrary.org/collections/kits. CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH Conflict Resolution Mont in October This year’s featured book, chosen by a statewide committee, is “We Need to Talk: how to have conversations that matter” by Celeste Headlee. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to see the full line-up of programs, and sign up to receive a copy of the book. More Curious, Less Furious: a Living Room Conversation Wednesday, October 28, 10 - 11:30 a.m.., online via Zoom. Curiosity about how and why other people arrive at values and beliefs can lead to better solutions, understanding and appreciation. We can choose to be ‘more curious, less furious’. Join an online conversation with others from Estes Park. Registration and details at estesvalleylibrary.org. VOTER INFORMATION All About Voting October appointments available. Get one-on-one assistance with voter-related questions: how to register or update your address, what issues are on the ballot, and how to submit your ballot on time. Video chat with a trained volunteer from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Estes Park. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Voter Information Gateway Need to check your voter registration status? Wondering about key election season deadlines? Visit estesvalleylibrary.org/vote for a gateway to helpful links and resources. And stop by the Library’s Voter Information display table for voter registration forms and booklets with pros and cons on this season’s ballot issues. FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.. The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. Featuring thousands of books, movies, and audio at bargain prices. Sciencefiction is on sale during October: $2 hardcover, and $1 paperback, plus tax.
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Eco-Sense By: Judi Smith These are strange times. That is an understatement! The world as we knew it may never be the same. And the question becomes what to expect. Most of us cannot remember a time when the United States was not a world leader. But we are two weeks prior to an election that may very well determine the very existence of a 244 year old democracy. It is difficult to predict what the future will hold, especially considering the occurrences of the last six months. We now live in the midst of a world wide pandemic with every western state engulfed in flames from multiple wildfires and we face an economic depression reminiscent of the 1930s. But the most devastating aspect is the willingness of individuals to blame the innocent. No one started a forest fire in an attempt to ruin the tourist’s vacation. But many continue to place blind trust in those who seek to blame, but offer no plan, no path to follow, no suggestion of what we, as individuals should do for the greater good. Common disasters should draw individuals together – not drive them apart. Collaboration is the road to survival. We in the Estes Valley have done this before and can do this again. We are still Mountain Strong. If the world is going to be different, let’s be certain that the variation results in better – not worse. The underlying causes, however minute, must be addressed. Precautionary measures, however inconvenient, must be initiated. And we must stop looking for someone to blame. No one person, nor group of people, nor class of people, nor country is responsible for our current predicament. A return to “normalcy” is going to require the efforts of all – citizens, foreigners, businesses, governments, locals, tourists, rich, poor, middleclass, black, white, yellow, red, blue and purple. Our economic situation is partially driven by a lack of independence. We expect “someone” to rescue us. Most U. S. families do not have sufficient savings to last a month. At the same time, expecting the average household to be prepared for a year without income is more than the current society should expect. We currently have people crippled by loss of jobs, by loss of health, or by loss of home and worldly possessions. The rest of us can rightly be thankful that is not us – and reach out to lend a helping hand. The heat of the warming Earth is causing a drought which, while also affecting the food supply, has created miles of dry fuel for forest
fires. We must address that. But for now – our first responders (firefighters, meteorologists, law enforcement and Red Cross) are working round the clock to save people and structures. Some homes, mostly in Pingree Park, Hwy. 14 and Boulder, have been lost. Glen Haven, the Retreat, Storm Mountain, Lyons, and even Loveland, possibly Fort Collins are in danger. While Estes has not been evacuated, voluntary or mandatory, it is wise to be packed and ready to leave at a moment’s notice. The mandatory evacuation says “do not take time to gather belongings.” So far, our record is phenomenal. Similar to the 2013 flood, we have not lost one life to the fires. The world has lost 1,120,000 souls to COVID-19. 221,517 Americans have died. Those numbers will have increased before this appears in print. While economic assistance is valuable and essential, and may be the easiest goal to address, this threat to life, and the lifestyle changes required, is the most distressful. Our front-line workers of all types, from medical to grocery clerks, are doing all they can. So must we. As individuals, our first responsibility is to protect ourselves and others by curtailing activity, avoiding crowds, meeting by Zoom (or similar venues), minimizing contact, wearing a mask, correctly and consistently, when away from our homes or with non-household members including extraneous relatives. This is essential to survival. Perhaps the most important way to keep the world normal is to participate in the future. We encourage our children to “practice vote” in the elections, but sometimes we forget the adults. We are, over the next two weeks making decisions about life in our country, our state and our county. Here is an opportunity to be certain the changes are positive. In my opinion we need to cleanup the air pollution aggravating the coronavirus, reduce the greenhouse gases warming the Earth and causing weather induced catastrophes, make economic accommodations to assist those damaged by recent disasters, and educate the next generation to participate in civic affairs. Whether you agree or disagree, please: Register if you have not done so. Read the candidate websites and your Blue Book. Determine your opinion on the candidates and on the ballot issues. Then vote by November 3rd. As usual, I can be reached at RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com
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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park ON EXHIBIT “Celebrate Nature” featuring the photography of Carol Gregory until Nov. 2. While we have the featured artist exhibit and our Theme Wall of “Fall Colors,” also on display in the gallery are the outstanding works of the other Art Center artist members, including works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media. The Art Center is artist mem-
ber gallery. Artists are juried in and they pay a fee to exhibit their art and many of them provide staffing duties throughout the year as they await their opportunity for their own featured artist exhibit. The Art Center is open 12-4 p.m. Friday through Monday. UPCOMING EVENTS IN NOVEMBER NEW EXHIBIT “Planes, Trains and Animals” featuring Dan Marshall opening Nov. 6.
FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE DOOR PRIZE “High Plains Bison” print donated by Dan Marshall. ART CLASS “Painting with Cathy Goodale” – Chiaroscuro November 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. SOCIAL MEDIA The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com, but we are on Facebook at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep, and Twitter at artcenterestes. Check out our social media for links
for interviews, virtual tour and a Power Point presentation. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.
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FEATURED CLASS OF THE WEEK: BODY SCULPT WITH RAVIT M. Learn how to move and strengthen utilizing your core muscles with focus and muscular control along with intentional breath in this low-impact variation Pilates mat class. We lengthen and strengthen to remain strong, increasing balance & agility with floor work and resistance. Here is a testimonial from Karen McPherson: “I’m a mom, waitress and swimmer; Ravit’s Body Sculpt class feels good because I can isolate muscles that I wouldn’t be using otherwise. I sit in the car and at the computer so it feels really good to stretch. The class is more of a slow burn rather than an impact-aerobic workout. I have joint issues and Ravit does an awesome job of offering modifications, her class is accessible to everyone.
There is a focus on breath in this class, which is a challenge for me, but with the mask on I am much more conscience of it because I can actually feel myself breathing. I feel lighter and cleansed when I leave, and hope you take my suggestion to try Body Sculpt with Ravit!” Body Sculpt Pilates is offered on Monday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is included with your membership or daily/weekly/monthly pass; max 10, reservations required. NEW WEEKLY PASS OPTIONS In-District one week pass: good for seven days from the date of purchase. • Youth/Senior: $20 • Adult: $30 • Couple: $40 • Family (max 5): $50* Non-district one week pass: good for seven days from the date of purchase.
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• Youth/Senior: $30 • Adult: $40 • Couple: $50 • Family (max 5): $60* * additional family members $5 each. AQUATICS Please note that all aquatics activities require reservations. NEW SWIM LESSON SERIES COME SWIM WITH US We have swim lessons for all ages. Once you have completed the registration and billing process, you will be contacted by our Aquatics personnel to set up your class dates and times. 8-week sessions on Saturdays: October 24-December 19 & January 16-March 6. 4-week sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 19-February 11 & February 16-March 11 (no classes the week of Thanksgiving). 4 privates (1 student). Four 30-minute swim lessons-$190.00. 8 privates (1 student). Eight 30-minute swim lessons-$380.00. 8 semi-privates (2-3 Students). Eight 30-minute swim lessons-$190.00. 8 group (4-8 Students). Eight 30minute swim lessons-$95.00. Questions? Call 970-480-1313 or visit evrpd.com for more info. YOUTH RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES Register now at evrpd.com. Junior Bobcat Volleyball: open to 5th and 6th graders. Wednesdays and Thursdays, November 4-December 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the EVCC Gym. Fee: $45 per player. Registration deadline: October 26. Youth Gymnastics: Open to K-2nd graders with Coach Kara Baker. Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 27; 4-5 p.m. (No practices during the week of Thanksgiving). Fee: $60 per gymnast. Registration deadline: October 26. Junior Nuggets Basketball: open to 3rdth 6 graders. November 2-December 18 (games on Fridays, times TBD). 3rd-4th grade: Tuesday and Thursday; 2:15-3:30 p.m.
5th-6th grade: Monday and Wednesday; 3:45-5 p.m. Fee: $55 per player. Registration deadline: October 26. New After School Time! ZUMBA KIDS® With Megan Hartzog Mondays, September 14-December 14. Pre-K-4th grade: 3-3:45 p.m. Fee: $5, register at evrpd.com or dropin. New After School Time! Kids’ Asana yoga classes with Julie Bunton Wednesdays September 16-November 18. Pre-K-4th grade: 2:15-3 p.m. Fee: $5, register at evrpd.com or dropin. ADULT RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES Register now at evrpd.com. Adult Fall 4 vs. 4 Volleyball - Masks required during play. Sundays, October 25-December 13; 4-8 p.m. in the EVCC Gym. Fee: $200 per team, $25 per free agent. Hurry - registration ends October 25. Adult Fall 3 vs 3 Basketball - Masks required during play. Tuesdays, November 10-December 22; 6-7 p.m. in the EVCC Gym Fee: $125 per team, Registration deadline: November 6. GOLF COURSES: 9-HOLE AND DISC GOLF COURSE IS CLOSED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1 Download the “Estes Park Golf. Courses” app either at the Apple App Store or Google Play Stores and receive a free medium bucket of range balls. The Estes Park 18-Hole Course and pro shop are open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. Smokin’ Dave’s at the 18-Hole Hangar – open to the public for take-out and at 50% capacity for dine-in. Serving their full menu from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. MARINA, BOAT AND BIKE RENTALS AND ANS INSPECTIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON During the off-season: Use fees for Lake Estes are $5/watercraft and $5/vehicle. As you enter the marina, you may use the self- service box for permits; cash or check only. All watercraft launch in the marina area.
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Salud Family Health Centers National Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October Salud Family Health Centers are proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Breast cancer can also occur in men. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. For men, the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in 833. There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include: • Any change in the size or shape of the breast • A new lump in the breast or underarm area • A painless lump or thickening in your breast tissue • Changes to the skin covering your breast, such as dimpling, puckering, redness, or scaling • Changes to your nipple, such as redness or scaling, or a nipple that begins to turn inward • Discharge from your nipple Please see your health care provider about any of these symptoms. The good news breast cancer is manageable if found, diagnosed, and treated early. A mammogram - the screening test for breast cancer - can help find breast cancer early when it is easier to treat and before it is big
enough to feel or cause symptoms. • Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year. • Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. • Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live at least 10 more years. • All women & men should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening – what the test can and cannot do. Everybody should be familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel and should report any changes to a health care provider right away. The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org. At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.
Bright Christmas Beginning 36th Year Bright Christmas, a local nonprofit, is celebrating its 36th year of helping local families in need throughout the Estes area. Because of your generosity, we are able to assist children with needs throughout the year, from providing school supplies to meeting emergency family needs, and of course, helping many have a brighter Christmas! Our partnership with Crossroads ministry and the local schools helps us reach the families who qualify for our programs. Our 2019 Christmas distribution to families in need was very successful due to the great community support we receive. In recent years we have been able to help at least 125 families per year. Families in need are “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 for each family. Our 2020 Christmas program will be done a bit differently due to current health concerns, but our commitment to helping families remains the same. We start registering families within a few
weeks and are excited about our distribution to those families in mid-December. Registration for the Bright Christmas program will be held at Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) 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) 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. All applicants will be required to submit qualifying documents to be considered for the program. Please be prepared to provide us with copies of 1. Residency- a utility bill with your name and local address on it or lease/rental agreement copy 2. Income verification- for both parents and other employed household members (pay stubs/current employment) 3. Current personal identification for
Salud Centros De Salud Familiar Mes Nacional De Concientización Sobre El Cáncer De Mama Este mes de octubre, Salud Family Health Centers se enorgullece de participar en el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama. El cáncer de mama es el segundo tipo de cáncer más común en las mujeres. El cáncer de mama también puede ocurrir en hombres. Aproximadamente 1 de cada 8 mujeres nacidas hoy en los Estados Unidos contraerán cáncer de mama en algún momento. Para los hombres, el riesgo de por vida de padecer cáncer de mama es de aproximadamente 1 en 833. Hay diferentes síntomas del cáncer de mama y algunas personas no presentan ningún síntoma. Los síntomas pueden incluir: • Cualquier cambio en el tamaño o la forma de la mama • Un nuevo bulto en el pecho o en la axila • Un bulto indoloro o engrosamiento en el tejido mamario • Cambios en la piel que cubre su seno, como hoyuelos, arrugas, enrojecimiento o descamación • Cambios en su pezón, como enrojecimiento o descamación, o un pezón que comienza a girar hacia adentro • Secreción de su pezón Consulte a su proveedor de atención médica sobre cualquiera de estos síntomas. La buena noticia es que el cáncer de mama es manejable si se detecta, diagnostica y trata a tiempo. Una mamografía, la prueba de detección del cáncer de mama, puede ayudar a detectar el cáncer de mama temprano cuando es más fácil de tratar y antes de yourself and all school aged children In keeping with current health guidelines, all participants will be required to wear a face covering at registration. Please sign up early! We limit the number of families we can serve each year. If you are interested in “adopting” a qualified family for Christmas gifts, please contact us. We will gladly match you with a family that needs help with a brighter Christmas. Call Jean Austin at 970 635-3302, Nancy Gregg at 970-4814390 or send an email to brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com to become a sponsor or for more information. If you would like to donate a new gift to be used for any child, please drop it off at Ace Hardware (Lone Pine Drive), MedX or Between Friends, a new consignment shop at 433 S. St. Vrain. If you would like to donate a financial gift to help us with the costs of this program, please make your check payable to Bright Christmas and mail to P. O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO 80517. We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
que sea lo suficientemente grande como para sentir o causar síntomas. • Las mujeres de entre 40 y 44 años tienen la opción de comenzar a hacerse exámenes de detección con una mamografía todos los años. • Las mujeres de 45 a 54 años deben hacerse mamografías todos los años. • Las mujeres de 55 años o más pueden cambiarse a una mamografía cada dos años, o pueden optar por continuar con las mamografías anuales. Las pruebas de detección deben continuar mientras la mujer goce de buena salud y se espera que viva al menos 10 años más. • Todas las mujeres y los hombres deben saber qué esperar cuando se realizan una mamografía para la detección del cáncer de mama: lo que la prueba puede y no puede hacer. Todo el mundo debería estar familiarizado con cómo se ven y se sienten normalmente sus senos y debería informar de cualquier cambio a un proveedor de atención médica de inmediato. El Centro de Salud Familiar Estes Park Salud está ubicado en 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. Para programar una cita, llame al 970-484-0999 o al 303-MYSALUD. La dirección del sitio web es www.saludclinic.org. En Salud Family Health Centers, brindamos servicios de atención primaria de salud asequibles y de calidad para que usted y su familia se mantengan saludables. Servimos a todos los miembros de la comunidad sin importar el estado del seguro o la capacidad de pago. Salud acepta Medicaid, Medicare, CHP + y la mayoría de los planes de seguro privados.
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Estes Park resident Gary Christ died at his home October 8, 2020. Gary was born March 22, 1950 in Denver, CO. His parents were Lt. Col. (Ret.) Ferdinand and Evelyn (Prechel) Christ. He received an MBA in Business and Political Science from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from Louisiana Tech University. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a Fighter Pilot. His duty stations were predominately in the US and he also served in Korea. Upon leaving the Air Force with the rank of Captain, he became a pilot for Southwest Airlines in 1987 and retired in 2015. Gary was an avid outdoors-
man, climbing many of the world’s largest peaks. Gary is survived by his sister Karen Smith and her husband Frank of Frisco, TX, sister Sharon Christ of Celina, TX, niece Katie Russell of Hohenfels Germany and nephew Tanner Smith of Gunter, TX and three great nephews, Christian Russell, Cason & Colton Smith. Per Gary’s wishes, he will be cremated and buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery near Denver. Donations in Gary’s memory made be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnuttestespark.com.
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Should You Cut Back Perennials In The Fall? By Alison O’Connor, horticulture agent, Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County
It’s hard to believe that fall is here, with 2020 nearly behind us. With the gardening season coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about fall gardening chores. One question I often get is: Should I cut back my perennials in the fall? Or should I leave them until spring? It’s a difficult question to answer, since all of us grow many different types of plants in our landscape. It also depends on the type of gardener you are. For many, fall is a time to relax and take a break from gardening. For others, they prefer to “get ‘er done” and have fewer chores in spring. From the plant’s standpoint, leaving the foliage may be to their benefit, especially at higher elevations where there can be continuous snow cover. Leaving your perennials standing in winter has a few
perks: 1. Winter interest: As the winter months stretch and linger, having something to look at is beneficial. Many of our ornamental and native grasses have some color and structure that will be interesting to look at from your kitchen window. Plants like rabbit brush keep their seedheads all winter, which is an added bonus. 2. Food for birds, deer, elk (!) and other animals: Leaving perennials, especially those with seedheads, provide food for our feathered and furry friends (or foes) during the winter months. Classic examples are coneflower and black-eyed Susan. Some ornamental grasses and even annuals, like cosmos, also provide food. 3. Encouraging future beneficials: Some insects, like butterflies, lay eggs on over-wintering plants. Removing materials may remove this habitat. 4. Catching extra moisture: This is one you’ve likely noticed—snow “catches”
and sticks on plant material. During the spring thaw, the moisture will be more likely to get to plant roots. It could be argued that every plant in Colorado benefits from extra moisture, so leaving foliage can be a good way to aid in moisture. 5. Increasing winter hardiness: Just like mulch, plant foliage can help insulate and protect perennials, especially those that might be newly planted. The foliage can help prevent the freeze/thaw that happens during winter and help stablize soil temperatures. So keep your pruners in the garage this fall and consider not cutting back all of your plants; keep track of what keeps your interest during the winter and which plants seem to have improved health next year. Larimer County Master Gardeners are available year-round to answer your gardening questions, indoors and out. Contact the CMGs at larimermg@gmail.com. Or call the CSU Extension Office in Larimer County at
970-498-6000. Estes Valley Community Garden Board thanks Alison for sharing her gardening and landscape expertise with us. The CSU Extension website, extension.colostate.edu, is a treasure trove of garden and home resources. For information about the Estes Valley Community Garden, please visit our website at evcg.org.
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DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE ESTES PARK R-3 Anuncio de Vacante Paraprofesional de Enlace Comunitario Bilingüe Español / Inglés El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park está buscando un hispanohablante motivado para conectarse con las familias dentro de nuestra comunidad hispana de Estes Park. Esta persona apoyaría los esfuerzos de la escuela para conectarse e involucrar a las familias hispanas y las comunidades hispanas que rodean la escuela. Ofrecer apoyo constante en el lugar al personal de la escuela y a las familias de los estudiantes en su capacidad para comunicarse, familiarizar a las nuevas familias con la escuela y garantizar una relación eficaz para que los estudiantes puedan participar en el aprendizaje profundo en la escuela. INSTRUCCIONES ESPECIALES: Solicite en línea en www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Solo se aceptan solicitudes en línea. El rango de salario es de $ 17.89 a $ 19.75 con beneficios individuales. Se pueden otorgar hasta cinco años de experiencia laboral similar. Vea la descripción completa del trabajo en: https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report La posición está abierta hasta que se llene El distrito escolar de Estes Park R-3 es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades
ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Vacancy Announcement Bilingual Spanish/English Community Liaison Paraprofessional Estes Park School District is seeking a motivated Spanish-speaker to connect with families within our Estes Park Hispanic community. This person would support the school’s efforts to connect with and engage the Hispanic families and Hispanic communities that surround the school. Offer consistent on-site support to school staff and families of students in their ability to communicate, familiarize new families to the school, and ensure an effective relationship so that students can engage in deep learning at the school. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications accepted. Salary range is $17.89 to $19.75 with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience may be granted. See full job description at: https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report Position is open until filled Estes Park School District R-3 is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Opportunity with Estes Park Housing Authority Are you an enthusiastic, detail oriented, hardworking professional looking for a long term career in Estes Park? If so, Estes Park Housing Authority invites you to apply to our fast-paced and growing organization. This Property Manager role requires strong communication and effective customer service skills to deliver our services and products to the Estes Valley Community. Hiring range is $38,000 to $42,000 for this full-time position and includes health, dental, vision and PERA retirement benefits. Knowledge of property management, Housing Tax Credits, and Housing Choice Vouchers is preferred. Duties will include maintaining current compliance with various state, federal, and local programs. This necessitates management of property and residential needs, as well as a variety of administrative tasks requiring proficiency in computer skills. Applications and job description available at the EPHA office or on our website EstesHousing.Colorado.Gov 363 E Elkhorn Ave Suite 101 Estes Park, CO 80517 Or call 970-591-2535 for additional information Resumes are accepted and encouraged. Completed EPHA Employment Application MUST be submitted for consideration of employment. Position open until filled. The Estes Park Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.
YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES
Cook Outdoor Education /Adventure Director
Employee Perks Staff Culture Our Mission
Hiring for Part-Time and Seasonal Positions Year-Round Grounds Maintenance – Workers Full Benefits YMCA Retirement Plan Human Resources Intern Guest Registration Desk Attendant Human Resources Volunteer
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs. The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for: Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770. The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Kennel Assistant
Now hiring for Pharmacy Technician and Front End Clerk Please call or stop by for an application 970-586-5577
Part-time - Receptionists Skills Call 970-586-4703 with any questions. Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds. Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln
Housekeeper Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper, duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have a reliable vehicle. Hourly rate $12-15 p/h
Part-time Offce Help
Front Desk
Email resume to mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com or apply at 854 Dunraven Street.
Trout Haven Resorts in Estes Park, Colorado is currently looking for a Front Desk/Reservation person. Join a great team in the Colorado Rockies. We support an environment where all employees are respected and valued. We're looking for individuals who take pride in their work. The hourly rate is $12.00 --$16.00 based on experience.
Come join our team: Duties include housekeeping - laundry - general hotel duties. Great hourly wage - end of season bonus - E-mail wildwoodinnoffice@gmail.com or apply at 2801 Fall River Road
Come and join our team! Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $14.00 per hour. Flexible hours. Year round job. Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.
The Historic Crags Lodge Front Desk - PT Housekeeping - FT & PT Apply online at Diamondresorts.com Stop by and see us or call us at
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Full time year around: Want steady work?
Painters full and part time positions available. 970-518-4001
970-586-6066 300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer
Operations Manager Full time position $50K+ depending on qualifications. Somewhat flexible schedule Looking for experience in restaurant and bar management, event management, non-profit management, supervisory experience. Send resume and cover letter to epal@esteslegion.org American Legion Post 119 850 N. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO Equal Opportunity Employer
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Della Terra is seeking dependable, energetic staff to fill various part time/full time, year round positions. HOUSEKEEPING: Cleaning, laundry Shifts vary between 8a-5p Starting rate is $15/hr. + tips. Rate increases based on ability, flexibility and attitude. BREAKFAST SERVER: Prep work, food service, clean up. Shift 6am to 12pm, Starting rate is $15/hr. + tips.
Strip/Prepper Housekeeping “year round, wage based on experience.” Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777
LOFT BAR FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVER: Preparing and serving food and alcohol in a small pub style bar or room service. Shift 4:30p to 10:30p, Starting rate is $15/hr. + tips. BREAKFAST COOK: Preparing and serving a Bed & Breakfast style breakfast, cleaning, next day prep. Shift 2 days per week 5:30a-1:30p, Starting rate $17/hr + tips Send resumes to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com or apply in person at 3501 Fall River Road, Estes
Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver Starting at $16 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289
Silver Saddle Inn Executive Housekeeper Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn now hiring a full-time year-round Executive Housekeeper. Previous housekeeping supervisory experience required. Must be a non-smoker. Excellent wages + paid vacation. Email resume: cory@estesresort.com or mail: 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. No calls.
Real Estate Assistant/Transaction Coordinator Requirements: team player, detail oriented, self motivated, sharp quick/thinker, organized, flexible, problem solver, genuine interest in real estate, good with people, project management abilities, computer/tech savvy 20hrs/wk with room for growth Pay Rate: $15 - $20/hr depending on experience & training period Send inquiries and resumes to: Heidi@InEstes.com
We’re gearing up for the summer season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.careersatsafeway.com. After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.
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LEGAL NOTICES MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District for the ensuing year of 2021. A copy of the proposed budget will be open for public inspection in the office of the District, 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, Colorado. The proposed budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors via ZOOM meeting platform on October 28, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any written objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. First notice: October 23, 2020 ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Erika Goetz, Recording Secretary NOTICE OF BUDGET. Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Estes Valley Public Library District Board for the ensuing year 2021. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed on the library’s Web site under “About > About the Library > Library Finance” where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the Library Board to be held via a Zoom virtual meeting room on December 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm. Public budget hearings will be held via a Zoom virtual meeting room on Thursday, November 5, and on Monday, November 16. Any interested elector within the Estes Valley Public Library District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Estes Valley Public Library District
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Upper Thompson Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2021; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing which will be held during the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the District, at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto. The public hearing will be held as a virtual meeting and facilitated by the Microsoft Teams platform. A link to join the meeting online will be posted on the District’s website, www.UTSD.org, at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT By: Suzanne Jurgens, Financial Officer/Budget Officer Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, religion, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, or sexual orientation in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.
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3BR, 2BR, furnished house. All appliances, including D/W,W/D, BBQ. Fenced in backyard, pets are allowed with a pet deposit. $2000/month w/o -utilities. 6 month lease to start, may to extend up to a year. Call 720-940-5968
Commercial Rentals
Condos
Private office with its own entrance, front door parking, includes all utilities, high speed internet, use of a conference room and kitchen, handicapped bathrooms. $650 a month all inclusive. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.
FOR RENT: Two bedroom condo, 1 Downtown Retail space bath, 1 car garage, washer 3BR,1Ba 1400 sq ft for Rent, 215 Park Cabin On River. Fully fur- & dryer, no pets, no smokLn.,2k/mo., 850 sq. ft. + ing. $2,150/month nished. Includes Wifi, 1/2 utilities, avail.11/1/20, 1 Basic cable, phone. Two bedroom condo, 2 yr. lease 970-586-3913 $2500/Mo excludes baths, very roomy, washer Propane, Electric, Vault. 1 & dryer, very nice, no pets, Car garage. 6 Mo+ lease. no smoking, $1,900/month Commercial retail Only Single family tenants. Call 970-699-6727 Frontage location on Mature Dog w/dep. Avail Moraine Avenue next to 12/1. 720-276-6830 Apartments Scot’s Sporting Goods – Open year round. House for rent, two br, 2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond. Available 11/1/2020. 1300 1 ba, Eat-in kitchen, LR, nr $1,100 mo + elec. & $600 SqFt retail and 650 SqFt town, & RMNP. N/S, N/P sec dep. Basic cable, W/D storage/office. $775 plus utilities, plus deincl. In quiet area. NO $3000/month plus utilities. posit. 303 985-2854, Smoking, NO Pets. ref req Minimum 1 yr. lease. 303 906-1554 720-838-5724.
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$650/mo. util incl./mo to mo, avail now thru winter, very large room, private bath, king bed, private deck, shared kitchen/ living room/big fireplace, walk to town/views, on 3 acres, deposit, no pets, cbi 2004 LEXUS RX330 AWD, 134,000,leather check, 970 389 7656 heated seats,Brand New Goodyear All-Weather Radials,Tow/Bike Receiver Mobile Homes Hitch, MoonRoof&Rack,$7900. Sites available for RV or (970)290-1961 Vehicle Storage on Moraine Ave. 970-412-9672 SERVICES
Storage Units Outside Storage Boats, cars, pickups, and trailers. Call 970-586-3224 Heated Storage Unit Downtown, 450 sq. ft. 970-290-4488
Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture. Local - call Beth 970-492-5446
MISCELLANEOUS
Moving Sale: Matching Couch/Sleeper and Recliner Love Seat $275 for both ........ Futon/Sleeper $125 ........ Kitchen table and four chairs $125 ......... call Tom at (970) 590-9468 items in Estes Park. Cash only.
Tools FREE Yard Machine chipper/shredder. 10 hp. Needs tune up. Call 970-227-0514
MISCELLANEOUS Misc. MASKS_SALE all Halloween 2/$5.00 adult and children ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY
5’ long, 3 bay commercial stainless steel sink. Slightly used. List price $400, will take $175. Call Mark, 214-616-9430
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ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SIV ASTRID MARGARETA VERSCHUUR, who was also known as Siv Verschuur and Siv A.M. Verschuur. Deceased Case Number 2020 PR 30446. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Larimer, County, Colorado on or before January 11. 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Camilla R. Saint MEYER SAINT & PASS, LLC Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 3338 Estes Park, CO 80517 Jan B. Verschuur Personal Representative 23641 S. St. Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517
Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
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Mitch has been a prosecutor for 30 years. His experience makes him the only candidate qualified to lead the District Attorney’s SALES office with integrity, commitment, and compassion. Mitch has been endorsed by Larimer County Sheriff Garage Sales Justin Smith, the three previous District Attorneys, MOVING SALE and other respected memby Appt. bers of our community. 970-744-1198 This November, Vote Mitch Furniture, Dishes, Lamps, Murray for District Sm. Appliances, Tools, Attorney! Patio Furniture, Yard Art. MASKS REQUIRED
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DRYWALL CONTRACTOR
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Synergy Electrical Solutions LLC Quality Electrical work at an affordable price. Call for free estimate today. Licensed and Insured (970) 652‐8450
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont. CELEBRATING
25 YEARS 1993-2018
Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes
HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance
1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com
Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993
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HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES
970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER PAINTING
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Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!
• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty
• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured
Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com
SECURITY HOME WATCH POWER GENERATION
Sure Lock Homes Services A Watchful Eye While You’re Away
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Full Tree Service, Landscaping and Fire Mitigation Snow Removal and Yard Cleaning 343 S. St. Vrain Ave. #6 Estes Park, CO 80517 Steven@EPPruners.com Office: (970) 966-5113 propertypruners.com
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