The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County, west of Loveland and the Stone Canyon Fire in Boulder County near Lyons have created a stressful week for Estes Valley residents.
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Multiple Agencies Continue To Respond To Alexander Mountain Fire And Stone Canyon Fire
Monday seemed to start out as any normal day, that is until midmorning when word came that a wildfire had started west of Loveland in the Highway 34 Canyon near the Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch.
The fire was named the Alexander Mountain Fire and crews have been busy fighting this fast-growing fire as evacuations were ordered for many residents.
As of Wednesday of this week, the fire had officially grown to 6,840 acres with 0% containment after being measured by multi-mission aircraft.
Firefighters are actively engaging the fire where safe and focus efforts to protect the communities of Cedar Cove, Cedar Park, Storm Mountain, Sylvan Dale Ranch, and eastern communities. Aircraft will continue to support suppression activities. Crews will also work to safely keep fire to the north of Highway 34 while prioritizing firefighter and public safety.
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As temperatures rise this week, fire activity is expected to increase.
Weather forecasts predict hot, dry and windy conditions will persist.
The cause of the Alexander Mountain Fire is under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the cause and origin of the Alexander Mountain fire is asked to call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line at (303) 275-5266.
Larimer County Sheriff's Office will continue to operate the Joint Information Center and provide information about current evacuation notices, animal evacuations and road closures. For evacuation information visit www.nocoalert.org/ or text LCEVAC to 888777. The Joint Information Center can be reached at (970) 980-2500.
The public can access information about the fire in the following ways:
● Visit the United States Forest Service (USFS) Incident Fire Page: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarf-al-
● Follow the Sheriff's Office on Facebook or X (formally Twitter). (#AlexanderMountainFire)
● Visit larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire
● Sign up for emergency alerts at nocoalert.org
● SMS updates from nocoalert.org text LCEVAC to 888777
On Tuesday afternoon, a fire was reported just north of Lyons. The fire was named the Stone Canyon Fire. By Wednesday afternoon the fire had burned 1,548 acres in Boulder and Larimer Counties, with 20% containment. It is burning just a few miles from the Alexander Mountain fire.
Just before 2 p.m., residents in the Indian Mountain area northeast of Lyons were told to evacuate. More evacuation areas were added throughout the afternoon and night, including parts of the Town of Lyons.
On Tuesday, US 36 closed at CO 66 and at lower Apple Valley Road north of Lyons.
This is in addition to the US 34 closure for the Alexander Mountain Fire. The evacuation areas for the two fires have combined.
● The call center (303-4137730) is open for non-emergency questions and inquiries from community members impacted by the Stone Canyon fire.
● Sign up for emergency alerts at bocoalert.org
● Sign up for the Watch Duty App for current and up to date information on any wildfires.
American Red Cross Responding to Multiple Wildfires
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is responding to the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and another, the Quarry Fire burning in Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties respectively. The Red Cross has opened evacuation shelters for anyone impacted by the evacuations caused by the fires.
Shelters are located at: Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave., Loveland, CO Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO
Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO Red Cross shelters are open to all, anyone impacted by mandatory evacuation or pre-evacuation orders can seek refuge at the shelter. Red Cross volunteers are providingimmediate needs, supplies, support, and information. Food and water are available at the evacuation center as are medical services and mental health services.
This is wildfire season so if you are planning trips to the mountains, be sure to check COtrip.org or download the COtrip Planner app for the latest information. Download the Watch Duty App for up to date information and text alerts on all wildfires and follow our EP News Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EstesParkNews for updates and the latest news about your favorite mountain town.
Are you wildfire ready? Make a plan and be prepared by visiting: www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-foremergencies/types-ofemergencies/wildfire
Thank you to all who are battling to keep the Estes Valley and residents safe!
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Town Officially Welcomes
Ian Stewart As Chief Of Police
Ian Stewart was officially sworn-in as Estes Park's Chief of Police on July 23, 2024. His wife, Elisha, joined him as Assistant Municipal Court Judge Bartlett administered the Oath of Office. Stewart served as Estes Park's Interim Police Chief beginning in December, 2023. He was selected to serve as Police Chief during a competitive process earlier this year.
Welcome Chief!
Estes Park Police Investigate Report Of Shooting
On the evening of July 28, at approximately 7:10 p.m., the Estes Park Police Department responded to a report of a shot being fired in the area of Stanley Avenue and U.S. 36. Two juvenile males ages 14 and 17 reported they were walking near the intersection of Stanley Avenue and U.S. 36 when they were confronted by the occupants of a blue SUV. After a brief interaction between the juveniles and the SUV, the driver fired a single shot in their direction. Neither juvenile was hit and no one sustained any injuries. The bullet is believed to have impacted into the ground near the juveniles. After the shot was fired, the blue
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 July 21st, 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 16 calls for service. This included:
• Alarm Activation: 3
SUV immediately left the area eastbound on U.S. 36.
Officers arrived on scene and were able to immediately evaluate that there was no ongoing threat to public safety and that no one was injured. At this time we do not believe this to be a random act of violence. The shooting is believed to be the result of a verbal altercation between the parties that had occurred a short time earlier.
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone witnessed the event or can provide any additional information, please contact Detective Jenn Morrow at (970) 5773826 or by email at jmorrow@estes.org
• Assist: 2
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA): 2
• Odor Investigation: 1
• Smoke Investigation: 1
• Gas Leak: 1
• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 3
• Commercial Fire: 1
• Possible Illegal Burn: 2 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org
Sources Of information For The Alexander Mountain Fire And The Stone Canyon Fire
Sources of information for the Alexander Mountain Fire
The Alexander Mountain Fire is located in the Roosevelt National Forest north of U.S. 34 and west of the Dam Store. The U.S. Forest Service has command of the fire. Watch their Facebook page www.facebook.com/usfsarp for official updates. Information can also be found on InciWeb at inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/coarfalexander-mountain-fire. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is continuing to coordinate evacuations. You can reach the Joint Information Center at 970-980-2500.
Evacuation Information: View the evacuation map and sign up to receive updates at www.NoCoAlert.org.
Text the word LCEVAC to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacuations, road closures, credentialing, and other important updates.
Evacuation Centers have been set up at Namaqua Elementary School - 209
N. Namaqua Ave. and at the Estes Park Events Complex in Estes Park 1125 Rooftop Way.
Animal evacuation information: Large animals can be evacuated to Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N. 14th Ave. Greeley, CO. Small animals (dogs, cats, etc) can be evacuated to the NoCo Humane (970-226-3647 opt. 0).
Road Closures:U.S. 34 is closed in both directions between Mall Road and North CR 29. CR 43 is open to local traffic only. Watch www.cotrip.org for updates on state highways.
Sources of information for the Stone Canyon Fire:
To sign up for emergency alerts and view the evacuation zones map visit www.BOCO911ALERT.org
Text the word BOCOinfo to 888777 to receive text message alerts about evacuations, road closures, credentialing, and other important updates.
Follow www.facebook.com/BoulderODM for official updates.
Information current as of 8/1/2024
Open Burning Restriction (Stage 1)
From: Jon Landkamer, Assistant Chief of Support Services,
Estes Valley Fire Protection District
July 30, 2024
Due to dry conditions, the danger of wildland fire, forest, and grass fires is very high in the Estes Valley, and with the Alexander Mountain Fire in our county which will limit available resources, we are enacting the fol lowing:
Pursuant to International Fire Code Section 307.1.1, I hereby issue an open burning restriction within the Estes Valley Fire Protection District effective at
8:00 a.m. July 31, 2024. Please visit www.estesvalleyfire.org/fire-restrictions-bans for the most current fire restriction information, including an informational sheet showing what is permitted during restrictions. These restrictions are dependent on the current fire danger and will be evaluated regularly. This restriction shall be effective until otherwise lifted or changed by the Fire Chief or his designee. To learn more on preparing your property for the risk of wildfire, please visit our website at www.estesvalleyfire.org/wildfire
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Estes Valley Land Trust Breakfast Focuses On Mount Blue Sky
The Estes Valley Land Trust will host a breakfast event on Saturday, August 17th with special guests Fred Mosqueda and Dr. Nicki Gonzales. Mr. Mosqueda is the Arapaho Language and Culture Program Coordinator for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and Dr. Gonzales is a member of History Colorado’s State Historian’s Council, a Professor of History and Vice Provost at Regis University, and the former chairperson of Colorado’s Geographic Naming Advisory Board. Both Mr. Mosqueda and Dr. Gonzales played a significant role in the naming of Mount Blue Sky, a 14er located in Clear Creek County. In September 2023, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names voted to change the mountain's name to Mount Blue Sky after petitions from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the Wilderness Society. The new name has significance for both tribes: the Arapaho are known as the Blue Sky People, and the Cheyenne have an annual life renewal ceremony called Blue Sky. Over the last several years, the land trust has provided opportunities for the Estes Park community to learn about the historic and current experiences of Native Americans in the region. “The land trust is one of many organizations dedicated to learning from our Arapaho and Cheyenne friends and finding ways to come together,” said Jeffrey Boring, Estes Valley Land Trust Executive Director. “I appreciate the difficulty in talking
about the Sand Creek Massacre, as the lives lost are Mr. Mosqueda’s ancestors, and I want to thank him and Dr. Gonzales for helping us understand the impact of this tragedy and how the name Mount Blue Sky can be part of a healing process.”
Attendees should be prepared to learn more about the massacre, the deadliest day in Colorado’s history. Mr. Mosqueda helped curate History Colorado’s exhibit titled The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever and Dr. Gonzales was on the State Historian’s Council when the exhibit opened. The Arapaho and Cheyenne were displaced from Colorado in the 1860s and both Mr. Mosqueda and Dr. Gonzales will share information about other naming efforts and how Tribal communities are re-connecting with their homeland.
This breakfast event will be hosted inperson on Saturday, August 17 at the Hermit Park Open Space Pavilion at 8:00am. Registration is required and can be completed at: evlandtrust.org/rsvp. Registration is $20 per person for land trust members. Non-members can join the land trust for $35 and receive free entrance to the event. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and coffee.
This event is outdoors. Please come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and jacket. Seating may be limited, so camp chairs are recommended.
Claire Bouchard To Speak At Noon Rotary Meeting
Claire Bouchard, Director of Community Engagement & Communications with the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, will be speaking at the Rotary Club of Estes Park on August 8. She will be explaining the 2024 Northern Colorado Intersections Report in order to start conversations around the issue of population growth and the pressures it presents on topics such as workforce, housing, childcare, transportation, and community placemaking. Our meetings are held at the American Legion. They begin at noon and the public is invited. If you would like to join us for lunch it starts at 11:30 a.m. and costs $20. Please RSVP to noonrotary@aol.com by 12 noon on Tuesday, August 6th if joining us for lunch.
Marina Connors and Alice Reuman, coordinators of last year’s Estes Recycles Day; Cathy Alper, Community Recycling Committee chair and Kathy Long, president of the League of Women Voters of Estes Park were recognized by the Larimer County Commissioners with a county Environmental Stewardship Award on July 31st 2024.
Estes Recycles Day Honored With Larimer County Award
Estes Recycles Day has been honored with an Environmental Stewardship Award from Larimer County for its ongoing work in helping the Estes Valley recycle responsibly.
On July 31, 2024 the Larimer County Commissioners, along with the Environmental and Science Advisory Board, recognized the significant commitment involved in Estes Recycles Day.
Marina Connors and Alice Reuman of the Community Recycling Committee of the League of Women Voters were honored by the commissioners for “dedication and accomplishments pertaining to keeping hard to recycle items out of the solid waste stream”. The commissioners added “Your work is incredibly important as it raises environmental awareness and promotes environmental stewardship in our community.”
The League of Women Voters Community Recycling Committee hosts Estes Recycles Day each year, with enthusiastic community-wide participation and support. This recognition comes just days before the 2024 event (Saturday August 10, from 9 to noon at the Events Complex parking lot).
Estes Recycles Day 2024 takes place on Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Events Complex parking lot.
The event is open to residents and small businesses.
The three main recycling stations are Shredding (staples ok; Rotary scholarship donations encouraged and appreciated); Electronics; and Scrap Metal. Fees for electronics are low thanks to generous grants from Village Thrift Store, Premier Members Credit Union, Sunrise Rotary and a Community Initiative Grant awarded by the Town of Estes Park.
More detailed Information is available at www.estesrecycles.org.
Questions? Email estesrecycles@lwv-estespark.org
Stanley Home Museum and Education Center
Vino on the Veranda with “Dorothy and Chansonetta Stanley Emmons”
Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Please join us for a delightful evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, friends, and history on the charming Stanley Home veranda. Take in the gorgeous views, and hear Chansonetta and Dorothy tell stories in a wonderful reenactment. Thanks to an incredible loan from a local resident, we will be sharing canvases and correspondence of Dorothy in a new exhibit.
Knowledgeable docents will provide tours after the presentation.
Time: Transportation from the Estes Park Visitor Center to the Museum begins at 5:30 pm, performance starts at 6:00
Admission: Individuals ($35 ea.)
Tickets at stanleyhome.org (970) 235-0062
Wine sponsored by Snowy Peaks Winery
Only
A Few Spots Remain! Join Us For The 5th Annual Chamber Cup August 9th
By: Estes Chamber of Commerce
The Estes Chamber of Commerce is entering the 5th year of the Chamber Cup. The annual golf tournament is an ideal time for business to network and enjoy a day of fun in the sun at the 18hole golf course.
“For business owners who want to give back in an environment that generates business relationships and opportunities, this golf tournament is a great way to have fun, network, and grow your footprint in town while making some new friends along the way,” said title sponsor Derek Vinge of Edward Jones.
The Chamber Cup is made possible by Derek Vinge-Edward Jones, Bank of Estes Park, Aldrich Builders, and supporting sponsors including Bank of Colorado, First Colorado Realty, Visit Estes Park, Gateway Financial Partners and Platte River Power Authority.
The tournament is open to anyone to join – either by registering a foursome or as a single play who will be matched with new friends on the day of the event.
“This year, we’re expanding the tournament to include a putting contest at 12:30 p.m. and providing extras to make the play a bit more exciting, like having a pro take a shot for you and mulligans to give players do-overs,” said Colleen De-
Pasquale, President of the Estes Chamber of Commerce.
“Mother’s Café will also be barbecuing a great lunch for our players, before the ball drops,” DePasquale said.
Players will also be able to explore offerings from local business sponsors stationed along the course.
“We have secured some really exciting hole sponsors, including The Bull Pin, Park Flooring, Snowman Films, Snowy Peaks Winery, and Full Throttle Distillery & Grill, who will be showcasing their businesses along the course. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available to join other business leaders in this exciting event,” DePasquale added.
The Chamber Cup is a 1:45 p.m. shotgun start, scramble-style tournament scheduled for August 9th at the 18-hole golf course in Estes Park. Registration is still open for players. Foursomes are $550 for members, $600 for nonmembers, and individuals are $150. Registration is available on the EstesChamber.org website business.esteschamber.org/events/details/chambercup-2024-9732
Estes Park Special Olympics Tuesday Bowling Fun
Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate.
For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.
Today I had planned to write about something lighthearted and entertaining but I can’t get the ominous fires out of my mind. Ergo, my usual attempts at humor have been put on the back burner (ok—one tiny little pun) so we can talk about the terrifying threats to our beloved mountain communities.
It is Tuesday night, July 30th. The Alexander Mountain Fire is at 3,600 acres with zero containment. Add to that the Stone Canyon Fire that started today and we have yet another multiple-fire disaster destroying land and lives.
Sadly, there is too much that is too familiar with this catastrophic situation. The stifling, heavy air. The ashes falling like snowflakes from a darkened sky. The billows of smoke clouds shifting and rolling in slow motion in the distance, awesome in its beauty and menacing at the same time. The dry wind. The dry grass. Dry throats and scratchy eyes. The strong smell of woodsmoke—an aroma that normally brings a longing to roast marshmallows over a campfire. But not now. That smell, now acrid, only brings back the unpleasant hauntings of earlier fires that turned our lives inside out.
We ask: How many acres? How much is contained? How close to home? Are roads closed? Are there evacuations? Are they mandatory? Should we pack? If so, what should we pack? (Unfortunately, some of us have become experts in knowing what to pack.) Where should we go? How long will we have to be away? What will we come back to? What about the animals?
We think of the firefighters—those brave souls who are willing to put their lives on the line to protect ours. Their valor humbles me to tears. They wear 50, 60, 70 pounds of gear, tear through rugged terrain that I wouldn’t want to hike on a perfect Colorado day, and battle an unthinkable enemy. Inhumane heat, horrific flames. Hunger, thirst, fatigue. They are extraordinary human beings. And they are exhausted.
How do they do it? The infernos are massive. Uncontrollable monsters. Yet eventually the firefighters conquer the flames. God help them. It is beyond comprehension. Where do they get the strength to keep on going?
Thank goodness for helicopters. They are amazing birds.
We go online to look for information. What we read is unsettling and confusing.
Not knowing what is fact and what is fabricated falsehood adds to our anxiety. So much—way too much—misinformation spreads faster than the fires themselves. (One rumor is too much. A social media site loaded with rumors wipes out our confidence that what we read is reliable. What compels humans to spread hearsay? Unverified “information” is a weapon and harms people. It really doesn’t help anyone.) Plus, much of what we see is old news. Staying current is a challenge. Fortunately, there are alternatives to social media, official government sites we can rely on. We check them incessantly.
We go to bed but can’t sleep. Instead we lie awake in the dark, an orange glow outside the window. We talk quietly with our partner about what is important to us. We pray. Finally we sleep fitfully. Our nightmares are too much like the real threats of destruction and loss.
Each day we receive messages from family and friends: Are you safe?
The fires are all we talk about all day long:
“It’s scary.”
“Our world has become a living hell.”
“Colorado, California, Canada, Oregon, Utah.”
“It’s mind-boggling.”
“It’s an apocalypse.”
“I can’t remember a drier, hotter summer ever.”
“No plants or trees have an iota of moisture in them.”
“Combined with winds and 100 degrees, it is so terrifying.”
“There is no reprieve.”
“I feel for our younger generations who are going to pay a steep price for our stupidity.”
“I’ve been sobbing all afternoon.”
“It’s heartbreaking.”
“The power of these flames is incredible and we are powerless against that force.”
“We continue to destroy our planet and she’s fighting back.”
We look up and beg the sky for rain.
I stand barefoot on the crisp ground and wrap my arms around a tree; feel the rough bark against my cheek. I’m sorry.
So, so sorry.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 119 Meals – Comfort - Camaraderie For Fire Evacuees, First Responders
Evacuation from your home, either mandatory or voluntary, due to wild fires, is a situation all of us in the Estes Valley fear and dread. If you are currently in that position due to the Alexander Mountain fire, Lyons fire, or any other wildfire in this area, the veterans and unit members of Post 119 welcome you to come in for a free meal, friendship, camaraderie, and maybe just some space to feel welcomed and safe. As veterans, we know the hardship of being away from home, often in a time of crisis. During those times solace, comfort, and friendship matter. Perhaps they’re the only things that do.
The first responders in a crisis such as this are crucial in allowing our friends and
The Current State of Men's Health: Exploring Andrology and Enhancing Well-being
Andrology is the branch of medicine that focuses on men's health, specifically related to the male reproductive system and sexual health. In this discussion, Dr. Andrew Bachman will explore the current state of andrology and the available treatments for conditions such as infertility, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorders, and hormonal imbalances. Understanding andrology is crucial for promoting overall well-being and addressing the unique health concerns faced by men.
Estes Park 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday, August 9 Summit Church, 156 1st Street
neighbors to ultimately return home. To them, like our soldiers, we owe a huge debt of gratitude. First responders are also invited to come in for a free meal on us as well.
So come on by our Post, located at 850 N. St Vrain, at the intersection of Highways 36 and 7, for a meal, or maybe just a cup of hot coffee and an ear to listen. We’re the big white building with a star on top. A star that reminds us there is always hope. Our current hours are 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm, but if the situation dictates, we’ll be opening early for a breakfast buffet and a safe place to hang for a bit. Hope we don’t need to see you there, but if we do, we’ve got your back.
The Proud Members of American Legion Post 119, 970 586-6118
Registration required by calling
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CARRI’s Speaker Series Features Northern Goshawks
Come join members of CARRI for their next presentation in their Summer Speaker Series.
On Wednesday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Community Center, CARRI’s director Scott Rashid will discuss the natural history of the Northern Goshawk. The Northern Goshawk is a large and powerful hawk that inhabits the mountains of the west.
For example, in March these magnificent birds, about the size of a Common Raven, begin courtship in the mountains above 8,000 feet. They construct large stick nests near the tops of large aspen, ponderosa or lodgepole pine. The female lays two to three light blue eggs and feeds her nestlings as the male delivers
prey.
These birds’ prey upon a wide variety of items. These massive hawks are fearless while pursuing their prey through the forest. They do this with impressive speed and power, often overtaking their prey in short bursts of powerful flight. During the program you will see images and videos of these truly impressive birds in their preferred habitat. You will learn how they prepare their prey for consumption, how they feed their young, how they defend their nest and young and much more.
You can purchase your tickets either online at www.carriep.org and click the link to the speaker series. You can also purchase your tickets at the door.
Sketching And Painting Nature At Tuesday Morning Classes
Members of CARRI are having a wonderful time with all the artists that have been attending the weekly sketching and painting classes. The artists have been creating some amazing watercolor paintings. Join us every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. throughout the summer, upstairs at the Estes Park Bank Building, 255 Park Lane. The attending artists will begin the class sketching in the field for about an hour and then move into the studio to create watercolor paintings. The subject matter will include birds, animals, trees, flowers and
Attendees will need to bring sketch books, pens, or pencils and their watercolor supplies, as well as the proper attire to be outside for an hour. To attend Sketching and Painting Nature, go to www.carriep.org and click the link Painting and Sketching in Nature. Each three-hour class is $49.95. If you need materials, we will provide them for an extra $10.00. See you upstairs at the downtown Estes Park Bank Building. We are looking forward to drawing and painting every Tuesday. Enter from the parking lot and walk upstairs.
Scott Rashid
Estes Park Aviation Club Meeting August 14
The August meeting of the Estes Park Aviation Club will be held at 6:30 p.m. August 14th at the American Legion Club. The public is invited to attend.
Mr. Neal Standard of the Aviation Club visited the Hill Air Force Base Utah Aerospace Museum last June 28th and took plenty of pictures. He will be presenting on the mission of Hill Air Force Base and discussing some of the more interesting planes out of the more than 80 aircraft on display in the Aerospace Museum.
Mr. Standard is retired from 24 years as a Labor Relations Specialist with the Federal Government and 15 years with the Gilpin County School District. He is a member of both the Denver Rob Wolf and Superior Colorado International Plastic Modelers Society clubs. He has previously made four presentations to the Aviation Club – the 2015 Reno Air Races, A Brief History of the Strategic Air Command, a synopsis of the Book I Will Run Wild and a synopsis of the book Indestructible.
The Aviation Club meeting is Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 119 Hall, located at 850 No. St. Vrain Ave in Estes Park. As always, the Legion is open to the public with food and drink for purchase at 5:30. Our gathering is open to all interested, so if you like flying, planes, space, or just talking to aviation enthusiasts, come join us!
Pain
Wizard Product Demo & Sampling
This Saturday At Trail Ridge Store
Xanterra Travel Collection will be hosting Kris Heninger of Pain Wizard this Saturday, August 3, for a demon stration and sampling of the Pain Wizard product at the Trail Ridge Store from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Pain Wizard was a product developed out of necessity. The founder and mother of Kris Hen inger, Mikel Kleess, took a fall and shattered her right wrist. During physical therapy Mikel noticed the therapist used a cream without anti-inflammatory properties. Mikel was deter-
mined to create a natural painrelieving product with antiinflammatory properties.
Pain Wizard is a Colorado local product and has been available for over 22 years. The Trail Ridge Store & Café started selling this Colorado product in 2023. Even the employees have started using this cream.
Join Xanterra Travel Collection in welcoming Kris Henninger, getting to know a little more about this effective pain reducing cream. Start enjoying the great outdoors again!
A Letter From The Estes Nonprofit Network's Board Of Directors
As the Board of Directors of The Network, we are excited to announce the launch of our "30 in 30" 2024 Mission Partner Drive and invite you to join us at www.bit.ly/enn-summerfun !
From July 20 to August 19, we’re on a mission to add 30 new Mission Partners in just 30 days. Every contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference. Whether you can give $25 or a major gift, there’s a spot for you in our Mission Partner family.
So, what’s a Mission Partner? Mission Partners are individuals who invest directly in our mission to support and strengthen the nonprofits in the Estes Valley. By becoming a Mission Partner, you’re helping us provide crucial education, resources, and collaboration opportunities to over 90 local nonprofits. In
short, you’re helping us build a stronger community!
For more information or to discuss our work at the Estes Nonprofit Network, feel free to contact any of our board members. You can also learn more about who we are at: www.epnonprofit.org/board-of-directors.
Mission Partners are your friends, neighbors, and fellow community members who believe in the power of strong nonprofits to create a strong, thriving, and impactful community. Donate today at www.bit.ly/enn-summerfun to become one of our 30 newest Mission Partners.
Thank you for your support!
The Estes Nonprofit Network's Board of Directors
Knitting & Crocheting GetTogether
Everyone is welcome to our free knitting and crocheting get-togethers!
We meet in the Hondius Community Room at the Estes Park Library.
Our next 2024 meeting dates are:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring your woolly project, and let’s craft together.
If you’d like to learn to knit or crochet, we can teach you! It’s free.
Just show up! We’ll provide yarn and knitting needles or crochet hooks for you to use during the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Daley at email jenny@knittingjenny.com.
Estes Park Muralist Michael Young To Paint Again At EPH
Park Health has hired local muralist Michael Young twice in 2024 to create beautiful painted walls in our upstairs and downstairs waiting areas. Now, EPH has commissioned Young to craft a beautiful mural in a downstairs lobby that features not only the iconic aspens that were featured in the
other murals, but also a mountain and a beautiful stream. EPH strives to make the hospital and clinic experiences as calm and comfortable as possible. This is just one of the ways EPH delivers Mountaintop Medicine, Quality Care. Look for the completed mural soon!
Boy Scouts Earn Eagle Award
Estes
Photo by Wendy Rigby/Estes Park Health
Congratulation to local Boy Scouts Mateo Eggen Huerta, Matthias Westley, and Archer Chew for earning the prestigious Eagle Scout rank. The beneficiaries of their Eagle Scout Service Projects are Larimer County Open Space, Pope Saint John Paul II Stations of the Cross Trail at Camp Saint Malo Chapel and Heritage Center, and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, respectively.
Dan Holmes To Perform At YMCA Of The Rockies
On Sunday, August 4, Dan Holmes will be the guest musician for the 10:00 a.m. worship in Hyde Chapel. He will also perform a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
Dan is a singer/songwriter, who delivers a message of hope. His musical influences include Paul Simon, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor and others. He has performed at over 150 churches in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Ohio and California. He has also performed at the Illinois State Fair and the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk. In addition, he has written music for the Appalachia Service Project.
Dan has released many CD’s, which include tunes inspired by his three tours of the UK in 2014, 2016 and 2018. In his own words, "Through the sharing of music, we can celebrate what God is doing in us, for us and through us! I am an old school singer/songwriter bringing a gentle Christian message of hope!" His music will touch you, inspire you and move you!
Dan lives in Illinois with his wife, and with her support has been able to play music full time since his retirement from the world of education.
To learn more about Dan Holmes and his music, visit www.danholmesmusic.com
Live Music Tribute To Peter, Paul And Mary Coming To YMCA Of The Rockies
Estes Park is home to a tribute band that encourages a nostalgic experience - a trip back to the 1960s. Magic Dragon is a live music group that presents a sonic tribute to the recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary. Care is taken to accurately reproduce the signature vocal arrangements and overall feeling of the hit songs we remember hearing on the radio. Featuring free admission and open to the public, an open-air concert will
be hosted by YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park Center). It will be performed on August 8, starting at 7 p.m., at the Kathie Mennel Outdoor Amphitheater. This concert is part of the YMCA’s Summerfest Series.
Magic Dragon comprises Brad Fitch (aka Cowboy Brad) on acoustic guitar and vocals, Melinda Morris on vocals, and Steve Tice on upright bass and vocals.
Estes Valley Community Center
Member Spotlight - Monica Mecca
Meet Monica! She’s a 29-year-old, 6foot-tall powerlifter and the Executive Legal Assistant for the Town of Estes Park who lifts weights at the
Rec Center. Monica recalls, "When I first got into the gym, I was like many other girls—going just to be skinny and make myself as small as possible because being tall and bulky wasn't considered feminine. This mindset was really hurting my mental health, and I wasn't making any progress, no matter how hard I tried.”
Somewhere along the way, Monica’s mindset shifted. She decided to embrace her natural strength, pushing herself in a new direction. She started praising herself for her strength and used the gym as a form of self-love instead of selfpunishment. The gym became a fun place for Monica, giving her a rewarding feeling as she tested and pushed the limits of her strength. Monica is confident in her new approach to fitness and strength, stating, “I’ve embraced the notion that muscular and bulky can be feminine too, and I love sporting my bows, nails, lashes, and pink colors while lifting. Now, I'm the strongest I've ever been! I just competed in my first powerlifting competition in Denver, where I placed second in my weight class. The women in powerlifting are incredibly supportive and positive, and being in that environment was one of the best experiences of my life.”
If you are interested in starting a new fitness path, the Community Center is here for you! Call 970-5868191 to get started with a membership today.
Everything Is Popsicle This Summer
The thermometer has been working overtime this summer, and if you're anything like me, you've probably been craving something refreshing and sweet to beat the heat. That’s why I’ve been making homemade popsicles nonstop. They're cool, sweet, and, with my special formula, loaded with fruits and veggies. Yes, you heard that right— vegetables! No, I'm not pulling a fast one on you. With a little creativity, you can sneak in some greens without anyone being the wiser, not even the picky eaters in your family.
sneaky yet effective way to boost your intake of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber without sacrificing taste. By blending veggies with sweet fruits, you can create popsicles that are both delicious and nutritious. Plus, these popsicles can be customized to suit any palate, from the adventurous eater to the more conservative snackers in your home.
My Simple Formula for Healthy Homemade Popsicles (makes 6 classic-style popsicles)
● 1 cup of pureed fruits
● 3/4 cup of pureed vegetables
● 4–6 tablespoons of liquid for thinning (water, coconut milk, fruit juice, or other liquid)
refreshing treats ready to cool you off.
If you’ve ever been to any of my cooking classes, you know my formula method of cooking is very forgiving. It allows for endless variety and doesn’t require you to stress about getting a recipe “right.” For this formula, as long as the mixture is easily pourable into the molds, the thickness is really a matter of preference.
Here are some of my favorite combos for you to try:
2. Tropical Paradise: mango with carrots & orange juice
3. Sweet & Sour Hulkcicle: pineapple with spinach & lime juice
4. Late Summer Harvest: peaches with pumpkin & maple syrup
5. Summer Refresh: watermelon with cucumber & mint
texture and visual appeal.
● Nutrient Boost: For an extra nutritional boost, consider adding chia seeds, flaxseed, or protein powder to the mix.
● Think Similar Colors: To avoid creating unappealing brownish-looking popsicles, combine fruits and vegetables of the same or similar color (purple + red, yellow + green, yellow + orange, etc.).
Making these popsicles is a great activity to do with kids or anyone looking for a creative kitchen project.
As a holistic wellness coach, I emphasize integrating health throughout every aspect of life, and what better way to do that than by incorporating more vegetables into your favorite snacks? For those of you who have ever attended my Magic Disappearing Veggies cooking series in person, you already know the magic of hiding veggies in everyday meals. Popsicles, though, are a fun new twist on that concept. Adding vegetables to popsicles is a
● 1–3 tablespoons liquid sweetener (agave nectar, honey, maple syrup, date syrup, etc.)
● optional extracts/flavorings (1 teaspoon vanilla, coconut, maple, or other extract; 2–4 tablespoons lemon or lime juice; chopped fresh mint or basil; etc.)
The process is as easy as mixing your pureed fruits and veggies with the liquid, pouring the mixture into molds, and freezing until solid (at least 4 hours). In just a few hours, you’ll have
Feel free to get creative and experiment with your own combinations. The possibilities are endless, and you might just stumble upon your new favorite summer treat.
Tips for Perfect Popsicles
● Making the Process Easier: Use frozen and thawed fruits or vegetables to make the blending process easier. You could also use unsalted canned vegetables and/or canned fruit packed in 100% fruit juice.
● Add Fun Elements: Consider adding whole fruit chunks or berries into the molds before freezing for added
If you loved this recipe and want to discover even more ways to incorporate veggies into your meals deliciously, I invite you to check out the new online version of Magic Disappearing Veggies. This program is designed to help you sneak more vegetables into every meal without anyone noticing, all while creating dishes that are flavorful and satisfying. It offers over 30+ recipes, equipment recommendations, videos, and countless tips and tricks to help you say goodbye to separate meals and hello to healthier eating habits for everyone in the household.
You can learn more about the program by visiting my website at higherelevationscoaching.com/challenges. Either way, I hope you give this formula a try and enjoy experimenting with different combinations. Remember: eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring or difficult—it can be as simple as grabbing a popsicle from the freezer.
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RMNP Announces Astronomy Festival This Weekend-Enjoy Afternoon Activities, Evening Presentations And Telescope Viewing
Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2024 Astronomy Festival is happening on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Participants will enjoy interactive daytime activities, evening presentations, and night sky telescope viewing opportunities. The 2024 Astronomy Festival is a celebration of dark night skies, the field of Astronomy and night sky stewardship.
On both August 2 & 3, this special event will start with interactive daytime activities and solar viewing opportunities on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Fall River Visitor Center. During the evenings on both the west and east sides of RMNP, attend engaging presentations offered by special guest speakers and enjoy looking at many different features of the night sky using telescopes.
Evening presentations will take place on the west side of RMNP at Kawuneeche Visitor Center. On the east side of the park, presentations will take place at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and at Glacier Basin Campground.
Special guest speakers will include:
Arlin Bartels, Senior Project Manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Dr. Fran Bagenal, UC Boulder, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Sciences
Dr. Erica Ellingson, UC Boulder, Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
Dr. Li-Wei Hung, NPS Night Skies and Natural Sounds Program
Deb Price, DarkSky Colorado
Dave Schlichting, NASA HUNCH Mentor and Grand Astronomy founder
Dawn Wilson, photographer and writer
Half the park is after dark! During the Astronomy Festival, take time to enjoy the beauty of the night sky.
Telescope viewing will take place on both the east and west sides of RMNP.
On the west side of the park, telescope viewing will begin at 9 p.m. This activity will be hosted by Grand Astronomy at Grand Lake Library in the town of Grand Lake.
On the east side of RMNP, join NPS staff and volunteers beginning at 8:30 p.m. for telescope viewing at Upper Beaver Meadows Parking Area. Participants will drive to the end of Upper Beaver Meadows Road, approximately two miles down the dirt road, to Upper Beaver Meadows Parking Area.
On Upper Beaver Meadows Road, expect parking to be limited. Parking is not allowed on vegetation. Shuttles will be available and expect to walk a short distance to get to the event.
All participants at telescope viewing activities should be prepared to be outside. Temperatures will drop after dark. It is recommended to wear warm layers and good footwear for walking. Bring water
and snacks. Participants should also bring flashlights with a red-light or red-light filter to help protect your night vision.
The park’s 2024 Astronomy Festival is possible thanks to our invited guest speakers, Rocky Mountain National Park’s “Defenders of Darkness” volunteer team, with additional support from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.
For additional details, including all program descriptions, locations, and times, visit RMNP’s website at go.nps.gov/rmnp/nightskyprograms.
For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.
Courtesy RMNP. A Park Visitor is looking through a telescope, Night Sky Program.
Estes Park Village Band To Present Final Summer Concert
The Estes Park Village Band will perform its final summer concert on Wednesday, August 7. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Performance Park
on west Elkhorn Ave. The concert will feature a mixture of marches and lighter selections in a “Pops Concert” format.
Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor concert. The concert will be performed, rain or shine.
This is the band’s 42nd year of performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors. Sharing the conducting duties for Wednesday’s program will be Melinda Workman and Chuck Varilek.
The audience will hear marches including “Wolverine March” by John Philip Sousa, “March Of The Belgian Parachutists” by Pieter Leemans and “Red’s White And Blue March” by Red Skelton (yes, he was a composer in addition to being a comedian).
Medleys will feature the music of John Williams movie themes and a tribute to Dick Clark titled “Rock, Roll And Remember.”
Other lighter selections for band include “Africa” by Toto and “Gee, Officer Krupke” from “West Side Story.” “Bubbling Woodwinds” will feature
Melinda Workman and Susan McNeil on flute and Jan Scott, Joan Hansen and Randy Amen on clarinet in the Lawrence Welk Champagne Music style of performance. Children in the audience will be invited to help blow bubbles during the performance of this song. The Village Band will have bottles of soap bubbles available.
Samantha Workman will be featured as vocal soloist on “Habanera” from “Carmen.” She is a 2023 graduate of Estes Park HS and is attending the University of Northern Colorado.
Dennis Edwards, a member of the Village Band horn section, will again be featured as alphorn soloist accompanied by the Village Band as he performs “Swiss Alphorn Waltz” by Lothar Pelz. Edwards taught high school physics in Germany, also playing in the town band and the Hofgassler Alphorn Ensemble. The alphorn is constructed entirely of wood and was hand-crafted near the Black Forest region of southwest Germany.
The Estes Park Village Band is a community band made up of musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. The band received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 2023 and now has its own website, www.estesparkvillageband.com. New members are always welcome to perform with the band. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, starting at 7:30 pm in the Estes Park High School bandroom. The band will be on a short hiatus until November. For more information contact Chuck Varilek at 970-227-8704.
Partners Needs Volunteers!
Partners always needs more volunteer mentors to work with youth in our programs. We believe that all youth who could benefit from having a mentor should get one, but we always have a waitlist of youth waiting to be matched. In order to match them all, we need more positive adults to get involved! We are looking for volunteers from all
backgrounds and experiences-anyone who is committed, caring, and safe could make a great mentor. Youth are patiently waiting for mentors in both our Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring Programs. Learn more at www.poweredbypartners.org, or call 970-577-9348 or email kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org to be the difference in the life of a youth!
PEO Summer Friendship Breakfasts
The Estes Park PEO Group invites any visiting or interested PEO to join us for a Friendship Breakfast at the Ember Restaurant at the Estes Park Resort on Lake Estes. The remaining summer dates are: August 9, and September 13 at 9:00 a.m. Just show up and join us.
Rocco is a funny, happy dog! He’s a lover of people and dogs big and small. Rocco is about three years old, weighs around 53 pounds and is housetrained. He’s ready to be adopted.
Goose is a short haired border collie mix who weighs about 55 pounds. He was raised with kids and is good with dogs and cats as well. He is about 2 1/2 years old.
Maya is about a year old, goodnatured and weighs 46 pounds. She is great with other dogs and would make the perfect pet companion for you.
Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet or foster any of these special pets.
All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is the Estes Valley’s only humane society.
You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.
For more information about the Pet Association, please visit petassociationestespark.com
Tula is looking for a family that will love her forever. She was surrendered and adopted last year and now her family moved away again and couldn't take her with. She is a gorgeous girl, and about six years old. She isn't a fan of other kitties but she can be quite sweet.
We also have two puppies, Ghost and Speck. They are about six months old, likely border collie/husky mixes. They are both so cute! They currently weigh about 30 pounds.
Visit Tula at the Estes Park Pet Lodge.
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My Favorite RMNP Rock
By: Brad Manard
At sunrise, anticipating a beautiful rocky mountain day, I found myself at Sprague Lake. It is my favorite place in the park to capture the sunrise. There the light peeks over the eastern mountains and reflects in the lake to start a wonderful day.
After capturing the full sun, I turned on the boardwalk and looked at the pond behind me. Beyond it, Hallett Peak stood dominate. In the pond, the water was still except for a goose swimming by, creating a perfect mirrored reflection. The goose swam past the red boulder standing like an island in the middle of the pond. A tingle rushed over my body. That happens when the beauty of RMNP overwhelms me. In this case, a goose swimming by a red rock in a pond sent goose bumps rising.
From there, I toured the lower valley capturing images. Pink clouds reflected over Longs Peak, elk grazed in Horseshoe Park, and deer gathered on the hillside of…Deer Mountain. The morning gave me an incredible thrill, a rush of appreciation for the dynamic beauty.
After a morning of photography, I returned home. Walking through the door, Carolyn asked, “How was it?” I grinned and answered, “You know, it’s amazing when a rock can give you goosebumps.”
“Your favorite rock?” she asked. “Yep,” I answered with a smile. “The red rock in the pond behind the boardwalk at Sprague Lake.”
It’s a beautiful rock sticking up in the middle of the water adding shades of red to compliment the blue and green reflections. That rock has enhanced so many images I have captured over the years. In 2017, there was the moose family in the pond. Last year a three month old moose calf was running playfully through the water, and a mallard flapped his wings while standing on top like king
of the hill.
Rocky Mountain National Park is dominated by rocks that are more than 1,800 million years old. They are primarily gneiss and schist, which are granite and quartz type rocks. But, I’m not a geologist who has studied the history, materials, and physical nature of rocks. I’m a photographer who looks at rocks and utters phrases like “that one’s cool,” “isn’t that rock pretty,” or “that rock looks like my kitchen counter.”
I’ve also seen bear looking rocks, dark in the shadows of ponderosa pine. One time a tourist screamed at me to back away. Her voice was terrified, positive I was about to be attacked and mauled by a very dark, round rock she’d mistaken for a bear. Or there are moose looking rocks that have made me do double takes. And there was one moose looking rock that suddenly moved. It was actually a rock looking moose.
I like the rocks at the bottom of the streams too. Those colorful, smooth rocks have been turned shiny by the constant flow of water. Then there’s the rocks that lay on the road, warning us that tumbling rocks from above are a hazard to be aware of. They are a frightening warning of the precarious nature of the mountains.
A couple years ago, there was a huge boulder that had fallen onto Trail Ridge Road just above Rainbow Curve. As I drove by, there was a park worker standing on top drilling into the granite. I wondered to myself, “What are they going to do, dynamite it apart?” If I remember the news story correctly, the plan was actually much more sophisticated. They filled the bored holes with caulking. When the caulking dried, it expanded, breaking the rock apart into smaller, manage-
able pieces. Who would have guessed? The uniqueness of nature shows in rocks. There are rocks with a small bunch of flowers or a single pine tree growing from them. They are diet trees, skinny because they don’t have much to eat, and they twist as their roots grow searching for the soil that may have worked into the rock’s crevice.
But my favorite rock is the one in the pond, behind the boardwalk at Sprague Lake.
When I arrived at Sprague Lake that morning, I was pleased to see a Canada goose perched on top of the red rock. He stood tall on his own little mountain, and his reflection was perfect in the water like in a freshly cleaned mirror. I smiled from the hillside, took one more look around the marsh for moose, then walked to the water’s edge.
There I squatted as low to the water as I could get, and snapped images of the goose’s reflection. Then, fighting my balance, I watched through the viewfinder as the goose dropped into the water, swimming past the red rock. My camera shutter clicked away. Once home, I sorted through the images I’d captured, finding the very best. I enlarged it, corrected the color slightly, and smiled at the results. Holding my computer up for Carolyn to seek. She said, “Oh what a beautiful goose.” And I answered, “And an even more beautiful rock.”
by Brad
Photos
Manard
9th Annual Estes Park Wine Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11
Get your tickets today at estesparkwinefestival.com
The 9th Annual Estes Park Wine Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 10th and 11th, in beautiful Bond
Wineries Attending
Apple Valley Cider Company
Aspen Peak Cellars
Avanti Winery
Bad Bitch Cellars
Black Arts Cellars
Blanchard Family Wines
Blendings Winery
Bookcliff Vineyards
Carlson Vineyards
Chill Switch Wines
Climb Hard Cider
Creekside Cellars
Deep Roots Winery
Park in downtown Estes Park. The festival will be open from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Estes Park Wine Festival is a 21 and over event. Ticket includes a wine glass, wine tote and unlimited tast-
Vendors
Dragon Meadery
Evergood Adventure Wines
Hunters Moon Meadery
Lanoue Dubois Winery
Legends A Meadery
Mad Marmot Meadery
OBC Wine Project
Queen Bee Brews
Snowy Peaks Winery
Sweetheart Winery
Taboche Winery
Vinnie Fera Winery
Wine Barrel
ings, along with live music, retail vendors, artisans and food vendors. Nondrinker and designated driver tickets are available at the gate for $10.00. There is no re-entry, feel free to bring your own snacks, chairs, wagons and blankets.
Attending
Bright Fresh Microgreens
Cutco Cutlery
Denver Spore Company
Doughlicious Bakery
Down Home Boutique
Evermore Permanent Jewelry
Elysia Myers - Wine Art
Filosophy
Frosting!
Generations Skincare
Happy Pants Furniture
Innovative Marketing Insights
Lady Unique Boutique
Lumbago Pillow
There will also be a wine-check so you don't have to carry around your purchased wine! VIP Tickets also include VIP Tent, Wine Bar and Catered Food from Claire's Restaurant.
Maggie B's
Marie Celine USA
Passanantes Home Food Service
Reflections in Metal LLC
Renewal by Andersen
Rocky Mountain Outback Hats
Sugar Bee Cookie Company
To Market to Market
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
Tubular Tim's Tiedyes
Wahoo Bamboo
Wine Barrel Dude
Yamuna Designs LLC
Yumi Jewelry and Plants
Zion Blankets
Food Vendors 2024
Adams Chocolate Factory
Crepe's on Wheels
La Cocina de Mama
Marchios Grill
Yes Chef! Trailer
Entertainment
Saturday, August 10
10:45-12:30-Lewis Turner
1:00-2:30-Aubrey Dale & Eli Rey
3:00-5:00-Grizzly Gopher Band
Sunday, August 11
11:00-12:00-Alexa Kilgore
12:30-2:00-Reminisce
2:30-4:00-Billy Bower Band
What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library
SUMMER HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.
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Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur Ⓡ
Wednesday, August 7, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Take a virtual step inside one of the greatest achievements in human history with a behind-the-scenes look at space exploration via the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium. Book Club for Mortals: The Year of Magical Thinking Ⓡ
Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. August’s featured title, The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion, is an honest, passionate story about marriage, life, and family loss. The Golden Ticket to College Admissions: Author Talk with Irena Smith, PhD Ⓡ
Thursday, August 15, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Another college application season is around the corner – and stress that can accompany it. Join this must-watch talk about constructive and healthy ways to redefine college application success for both parents and students. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium. ALL AGES
Solder a Fidget Spinner Ⓡ
Saturday, August 3, 2 - 4:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Tuesday, August 13, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Makerspace
event, where attendees will learn how to make a hexi daydream handbag.
Create an Infinity Box Ⓡ
Thursday, August 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace
Cut and fold cardstock and scrapbook paper to create your own Infinity Box, perfect for gifts, albums, or artwork dis-
plays. Recommended for adults and teens.
Craft & Hobby Live: Hemming with Your Serger
Friday, August 9, 9 - 10 a.m., online
Don’t be intimidated by the threads, knobs, and buttons on your serger! Katrina Walker will make sense of all the things a serger can do.
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County Ⓡ
Wednesday, August 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, August 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Wasson Room
Explore the free tools and resources available to you as a patron of the library, including databases, subscription services, and more.
Weekly Poetry Meetup Ⓡ
Monday, August 5, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Wasson Room
Monday, August 12, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Wasson Room
Calling all poets (and aspiring ones)! Join your fellow writers on Monday evenings to share your work, receive and provide feedback, and create community around poetry. Facilitated by Alexis Silva. Registration is encouraged, as a minimum of two registrations are required to host each week’s meetup.
Upcycle Glass Decorating Ⓡ
Tuesday, August 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Makerspace
Upcycle a mason jar with colored tints and floral “tattoos.” Use your creations to decorate for your next picnic or BBQ! Adventures in Cybersecurity Ⓡ
Thursday, August 15, 6 - 7 p.m., Wasson Room
Cyber attacks are all over the news, and deciding where to begin or how to stay safe in our digitally connected world can feel overwhelming. Learn how to strengthen your defenses with the Library’s IT Specialist, Allison Cavis.
TEENS & KIDS
Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
Teen Advisory Council Ⓡ
Friday, August 9, 4 - 5 p.m., Makerspace
Monthly meeting for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) who would like to recommend ideas for library programming, designs for future teen space, and collection purchases for their age group.
Lego Club: Build a School Ⓡ
Thursday, August 15, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, we’ll be creating schools and classrooms.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Sat., August 3 at 11 a.m.
Storybook Explorers: Sat., August 10 at 11:15 a.m.
Learn how to use the Makerspace solder equipment while crafting a lightup fidget spinner. Recommended for adults and teens.
Build your digital skills, including using your smartphone, accessing websites and accounts online, improving online communications, and more. Appointments required; sign up at
Craft & Hobby Live: Crochet a Hexi Daydream Handbag
Tuesday, August 6, 9 - 10 a.m., online
Join author and crochet extraordinaire
Brenda K.B. Andreson for a live virtual
calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org. Service offered in English and Spanish. Presented by AmeriCorps service members.
ADULTS
Learning At Your Fingertips Ⓡ
Monday, August 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.,
Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Artwork Wednesday: Magnets Ⓡ
Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Makerspace repeated Wednesday, August 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace
Craft unique magnets for use at home or in your school locker. All art skill levels are welcome!
Tween & Teen End of Summer Celebration Ⓡ Friday, August 9, 3 - 4 p.m., Hondius Room
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program with snacks, drinks, crafts, and the final prize drawing. An “Adventure
Musikgarten: Early Childhood Music Ⓡ
Saturday, August 17, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Hondius Room
Children ages 6 and under (and their caregivers) are invited to join Annaka Hogelin, musician and music educator, for songs, movement, rhythm, and fun.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Apply for the Board of Trustees
Join the governing board of the Estes Valley Public Library District. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org/board to review open position requirements and application instructions.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Community Art Festival
This Saturday, August 3
Enjoy a day filled with art and friendly competition at the 1st Annual Community Art Festival hosted by Bear & Bee, Makers’ Studio & Boutique in partnership with Visit Estes Park and the Estes Arts District. The event will take place August 3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Stanley Village Shopping Center parking lot in front and inside of Bear & Bee.
The day will kick off with a mural unveiling and be followed by the Chalk Art Event featuring local artists and
community members. Sign up to compete in a friendly creative competition including pottery wheel throwing, woodburning, and tote bag decorating. The winning pieces from each category will win some amazing prizes. Come shop handmade items from our local makers booths, enjoy live music, and free kids’ crafts. The event is free to attend and $25 per competition entry. For more information, please visit www.BearAndBeeInspired.com
Elizabeth Guild Donates $100,000 To The Estes Park Health Foundation
By: David Johnston
This month the Elizabeth Guild presented a $100,000 check to the Estes Park Health Foundation at the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop in Estes Park, establishing a high-water mark in its longtime support of healthcare in the Estes Valley.
The Elizabeth Guild has been a key driver in establishing and supporting Estes Park Health since 1972.
In December of that year, the Guild launched a drive to collect “usable household goods, outgrown but good clothing, toys, etc.” The goal was the creation of a quality local healthcare resource for all residents and visitors to the community.
their Estes Park store, and $100,000 is an extremely impressive amount to deliver to the Foundation,” said Mullin. “We are very grateful, as it reflects just how effective this organization is in all aspects and is truly a vital partner in keeping Estes Park Health a standout feature of living in the Estes Valley.”
Elizabeth Guild’s generous commitment to Estes Park Health Foundation is a testament to their belief in the power of education, quality care, and community engagement. Their tireless efforts embody the values of collaboration, compassion, and empowerment, making them a cornerstone of the Estes Park healthcare ecosystem.
The Elizabeth Knutsson Memorial Hospital was dedicated, and the doors opened to the community on April 15, 1975. In 1986, the name of the hospital was changed to Estes Park Medical Center. In 2018, the name changed again to Estes Park Health to reflect the expanding services provided to area residents and visitors.
This spirit of service to the community has grown to over $4 million contributed to EPH through thrift shop sales, and their philanthropic reach extends beyond the thrift store. The hard work of their volunteer staff not only helps fund EPHF campaigns for new equipment and healthcare technology, but also contributes significantly to the Foundation’s scholarship program, which aids in the professional development of Estes Park Health employees.
The Elizabeth Guild’s Joe Payne, Karen Johnson, Jan Kilgore and Gary Reeves were present and delighted to deliver the funds to Estes Park Health Foundation President Kevin Mullin.
“Every year, the Elizabeth Guild board, the staff, and their many volunteers contribute much effort sorting, pricing and selling gently used items at
The base of the Guild’s efforts is the thrift store, located at 427 W. Elkhorn Avenue. The store is a unique asset for Estes Park on its own, a standout offering in the world of second-hand stores, with a selection that goes beyond what one commonly finds in many suburban examples of such stores. The quality of donated goods is consistently strong. And yet as a symbol of community collaboration, the Guild’s thrift store also acts as an integral center for a spirit uniting local shoppers and generous donors in the effort to ensure a vital quality of life asset remains healthy for the Estes Valley.
The Elizabeth Guild thrift store is open (Summer Hours) Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 970586-7205 for more information, including donation hours and available volunteer opportunities.
To contribute to the Estes Park Health Foundation and quality local healthcare, visit GiveToEPH.org or call 970-577-4370.
David Johnston is the Development & Communications Manager for the Estes Park Health Foundation
For many years I’ve had the privilege of doing counseling for all types of people and all kinds of situations. Marriage and family counseling is my favorite…helping couples build stronger relationships and strengthening their marriage bond. I also love working with parent-children situations where a ‘difference’ might be made. (I would have loved to visit with Thomas Crooks…Trump’s assailant…to see if that could have had a different outcome.) I’ve done a lot of grief counseling, suicide–prevention counseling, and drug and alcohol abuse counseling. If I can be of help in any of these ways, my services are free and available. (720-530-6446)
However, I’m not writing this article with the idea of soliciting counseling opportunities. I simply want to say that I have never done one kind of counseling …‘astronaut counseling’. For that reason I am looking forward to meeting Mike O’Neal, who will be coming to Estes Park to speak at our services on Sunday, August 11. Mike has been a NASA engineer in Florida for 31 years and, as a chaplain and counselor, serves the astronauts. The theme of his seminar is: Faith and Spaceflight. At 9:30 (Sunday School class) he will speak on: ‘God and His Relationship to the Angels’. At 10:30 (worship) he will share: ‘An Angel’s view: The Crucifixion & Resurrection’. From 4:00 – 5:15 PM, his topic is ‘Faith and Spaceflight’. All the sessions are open to all and totally free. All are at our building at 1470 Fish Creek Road. (More information can be gained by calling (970586-4793) or estesparkcoc@msn.com) We’d love to see you there.
As I’ve have been thinking about Mike and his efforts with astronauts, I couldn’t help thinking of those by whom our lives have been impacted. I remember a Russian Cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, who did an early orbital flight and commented “I see no God up here!” Atheist Russian leader, Nikita Khrushchev, began to spread that message abroad. I would have loved to have shared David’s words with Yuri. David wrote: “Where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven You are there, if I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall Your hand lead me, Your right hand shall hold me.” (Psalm 139:8, 9) A little boy was challenged by a family friend: “Johnny, I’ll give you a dime if you tell me where God is!” Quickly came Johnny’s reply: “I’ll give you a quarter if you tell me where He ain’t!”
More of us will remember astronaut Neil Armstrong and his first step on the lunar surface. His famous words: “That’s one small step for man, a giant leap for mankind!” From his success as a space commander and his successful ‘walk’ and renown he gained from his accomplishment, we might question whether he would have any need of a chaplain or counselor…but Neil was like the rest of us in other ways.
Others were also like us in those ways, and sometimes their story didn’t turn out the way Neil Armstrong’s did. Many can remember the horrifying spectacle of Saturday, February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. It was the second Space Shuttle mission to end in disaster, after the loss of Challenger and crew in 1986. And, so, why would such heroic people…and their families and other grieving astronauts, even a caring society…not need a chaplain and counselor? And one wonders if two current space explorers, Sunita Williams and Barry (Butch) Wilmore, whose ‘eight-day’ trip, has now lasted over 53 days…stuck in space…might like to ‘visit’ with Mike.
I will truly look forward to hearing from Mike O’Neal on August 11th, and hope you will join me…us…in those meaningful presentations. Bob Lewis
Salud Family Health - Estes Park Celebrates National Health Center Week 2024
Salud Family Health is proud to celebrate National Health Center Week 2024, taking place August 4-10. The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary
pressing public health challenges. We are powered by a workforce of nearly 300,000 dedicated professionals who reach beyond the walls of the exam room to not only prevent illness but also address the social drivers that may cause it, climate change, homelessness, substance use disorders, food insecu-
care network, serving 31.5 million patients nationwide.
This year’s NHCW celebration, launched by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), focuses on “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections” through a host of scheduled events. On Thursday August 8th we will have a community Open House at Salud Family Health: 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive from 9-12. We will also have a special visit from Congressman Joe Neguse’s office and other elected officials. Please stop by to meet staff, visit the clinic and learn how to become a new patient. We offer Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health Services. With a mission to make high-quality, affordable care available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status, health centers save lives on the front lines of our nation’s most
rity and behavioral health.
“Here at Salud Family Health, Estes Park Clinic we are dedicated to providing access to quality healthcare and reducing barriers to ensure that a healthy future is obtainable to all, and our community can thrive, not just survive.”
Tanya Trujillo- Center Operations Director
Nearly 1,500 health centers are the health care home to:
• One in 5 uninsured people
• One in 3 people living in poverty
• One in 7 rural residents
• Nearly 9 million children
• 400,000 veterans
Please join us on August 8th to visit our clinic, meet our team, and take home some fun Salud items. We are accepting new patients and would love to help you maintain your optimal health.
Social-Memory Cafe In Estes
This month’s Social-Memory Café is coming up soon, Thursday, August 8th We will be having our summer Ice Cream Social where we will enjoy activities, sing-a-long music and ice cream of course. Whether you have come to Memory Café before or want to join us for the first time, you are welcome! We will meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church (880 MacGregor Ave.) from 10:00 – 11:30. (We meet every second Thursday of each month, same time, same place) It is free and open to anyone in Estes Valley (with a friend / family member) who is experiencing any level of memory loss due to any form of dementia.
Research and the medical community encourage social activity & friendships for all of us and we know living with dementia as a caregiver or the person themselves can be isolating. If it is hard to encourage your loved one to try something new or even
leave the house, you can refer to our Social-Memory Café as a “meeting,” an “appointment” (doctor approved!), or an invitation to have some fun with friends. This month, who can resist an ice cream social! Hope to see you there! For more information call St. Bart’s church at 970-586-4504 or Jane (MC coordinator) at 970-430-8105.
EPH Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Anterior Hip Replacement
Procedure avoids cutting major muscles
Darin Workman recently moved from Kansas to Colorado. The 59-year-old Estes Park man enjoys hiking and fishing, but pain in his hip has been keeping him from many of the activities he loves. He’s a retired tennis coach and music teacher who really wants to feel better.
“I’ve had lots of pain,” Workman said. “There’s just no cartilage there. It’s bone on bone.”
Workman turned to Estes Park Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Bishop for help. Imaging confirmed what Darin was feeling, and he opted for a total hip replacement.
“He had significant arthritis in that joint,” Dr. Bishop explained.
“He had been dealing with it for a long period of time and he tried everything he could prior to the surgery to make it manageable. He had made the decision that this was the next step for him. For someone who has a joint that has gotten to the end of its life, so to speak, and the cartilage has worn down, we’re replacing the surfaces with metal, plastic, and ceramic.”
through and so you have less recovery, smaller scar, and so it’s not moving around as much stuff,” he said.
While he’s not planning on returning to the tennis court, Workman hopes the surgery will allow him to play pickleball and enjoy all the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
“We want to get back into hiking and getting into the park,” he added.
In a procedure that takes between two and twoand-half hours, Dr. Bishop heads up a large team of professionals for this major surgery.
He marks the surgical site and begins by making the incision and the moving muscle and other tissue out the way to expose the hip joint. Using drills and saws and many other tools, Dr. Bishop makes precise cuts to remove the ball of the hip joint and any damaged bone or cartilage in the socket.
Workman went home the same day as his hip replacement.
“Dr. Bishop says he believes in recovery at home more than doing it in the hospital,” Workman said.
Dr. Bishop has performed hundreds of anterior hip replacement surgeries over the past seven years.
“Ultimately what I enjoy about the procedure is their outcome,” he stressed. “I like seeing people be able to get up, get moving and improve their lives after it. Estes Park Health is
a great place to have this done because they can have it done close to home. I think we have a wonderful group of people that work in the hospital in every department, and we all work together well. We have a great team here.”
For excellent orthopedic care from experienced surgeons who can help ease the pain and get you back to your life, think Estes Park Health.
To watch a video about anterior hip replacement surgery at EPH, log on to youtu.be/6CQIlQwcYGo.
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center
Monday, Aug 5 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side
Tuesday, Aug 6 Country Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Wednesday, Aug 14 Beef Fajita (w/ bell peppers, onions & floured tortilla) w/ Rice, Refried Beans, guacamole & sour cream
Thursday, Aug 15 Baked Mac ‘n Cheese w/ Chicken & Mixed Vegetables, garlic bread & side salad
Friday, Aug 16 Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & soup of the day
Implants must be strong, stable, and inert.
Workman was a candidate for anterior hip replacement surgery, meaning the surgeon goes in from the front, a little less invasive approach.
“We don’t have to take the muscle off and reattach it like we do in other procedures, so the recovery tends to be a little bit easier from that standpoint,” Dr. Bishop noted.
The idea appealed to Workman.
“There’s less muscle that you go
Using a C-Arm, which is a portable xray device, the doctor can see images during the procedure so he can adjust as he goes. This helps him to know where the implant is and allows him to fine tune its position.
The manmade prosthetic hip joint includes holes for the surgeon to insert screws to prevent rotation of the implant. The surface of the implant allows the bone to integrate into it.
The surgeon hammers the cap into place. This holds it steady so the patient can put weight on the hip right away.
Meals are $7 for current 2024 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. 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, Aug 5th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Aug 2nd. 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.
Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)
Aspen Club Blood Pressure Check 4th Wed. of the month 10:00 – 1:00; Presentations (TBA)
Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 – 4:30 PM
Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information
“For someone who has a joint that has gotten to the end of its life and the cartilage has worn down, we’re replacing the surfaces with metal, plastic, and ceramic,” explained EPH orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Bishop. Photo by Wendy Rigby/Estes Park Health
Dr. Bishop has years of experience performing anterior total hip replacements. Photo courtesy of Dr. Gavin Bishop
Dr. Bishop heads up a large team of professionals to perform anterior hip replacement surgery at Estes Park Health. Photo courtesy of EPH
The Old Gallery In Allenspark Announces Dan Crane Community Excellence Award Winners
Every year there are people who go above and beyond in serving the communities of the Peak to Peak area. To honor them, The Old Gallery in Allenspark presents the Dan Crane Community Excellence Award at their annual Gala in July.
This year’s recipients is Gene Mackey.
“Gene's name is synonymous with dedication and community spirit. For many years, Gene has been the heart and soul behind our local newspaper, ‘The Wind,’ a cornerstone of Allenspark since the 1970s. His countless volunteer hours spent crafting each issue and documenting the rich history of our area have provided us with a sense of continuity and connection,” said The Old Gallery Board Chair Darlene Bushue.
made exceptional contributions to our community. Dan Crane was the first recipient for his incredible and unfailing service to the Allenspark area during the Flood of 2013. “When roads were washed out and area residents were stranded, Dan went to work clearing roads and driveways and rerouting water flow. He prevented Highway 7 from washing out near St. Malo Retreat, and rescued nine people who were stranded on Coyote Ridge," said Bushue.
Sadly, Dan died too young in a motorcycle accident, devastating our small community. The award was then renamed in his honor and is traditionally presented at the annual Gala.
Allenspark's Hilltop Guild Bazaar
This Saturday, August 3
Mackey’s contributions extend far beyond the newspaper. His involvement with the volunteer fire department has been invaluable, including serving on the Board of Directors. During his tenure, the department not only grew but also adapted to the evolving needs of the community. Under his leadership, the department acquired essential equipment and improved its training programs, ensuring our safety and preparedness.
“Gene's efforts during the 2013 flood, a time of great crisis, exemplified his unwavering commitment to our community. His leadership in the aftermath, including overseeing the creation of a new fire station, demonstrated his vision and resilience,” she said.
The Dan Crane Award was created in 2014 to recognize individuals who have
Other recipients of the Dan Crane Community Excellence Award include Don Shalibo, Cathy Benjamin, David and Louise Pinkow, Vicki and Bill Dyas, Janet and David Robertson, Edie DeWeese, Linda and Trigg White, Mark and Yvonne Jacobs and Steve and Barb Coles.
The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark, just 20 minutes from Estes Park and Lyons. The nonprofit provides a variety of services to the community, as well as entertainment, educational presentations and classes. More than 25 local and regional artists display their creations at The Old Gallery and a Rocky Mountain Nature Conservancy Store is there as well. The beautifully renovated 1940s log structure is also available for private events, weddings, rehearsal dinners and celebrations. Daily hours of operation are 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
The first Saturday in August belongs to the Hilltop Guild's annual Bazaar in Allenspark. Mark your calendar for this year's bazaar this Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy homemade arts, food, and crafts.
New this year will be Polaris Malamute Rescue, an organization that promotes the breed and provides homes for malamutes.
A volunteer will bring two dogs and lots of information on this mountain breed. And also new will be several tables full of costume jewelry ready to go to new homes.
lection of gently used household items at bargain prices while the nearby book hut has a wide selection of books and puzzles.
If the weather is fine, you will be able to stroll from food trucks to vendors, from the jelly hut to the White Elephant, while enjoying live music by the Reckless Ramblers duo.
Inside the Kelley House, Guild members will showcase their handicrafts. The loom room will feature woven items from shoelaces to rugs. Several handmade quilts will be for sale. The ever-popular "scrubbies" for kitchen tasks also will be available. Handmade knitted washcloths and embroidered tea towels always sell quickly.
The White Elephant offers a wide se-
Live music will include Robbie Leavitt of the Reckless Ramblers from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nancy Maple of Rustic Spirit will provide music of the type you might hear in an Irish pub. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the mic will feature Sharon Arms and the local all-female band Three Moose Morning. Several art vendors will be on hand for the more than 500 people who traditionally visit the Bazaar during the course of the day. For more information go to www.hilltopguild.com.
Back again will be free haircuts by Hair on Wheels. If your beard is getting bushy and long hair is getting in your eyes, these volunteers will solve all your problems.
Dandelion jelly will be for sale, too, made by Guild volunteers from dandelions picked in the Kelley House front yard.
The Guild is located at 18729 Highway 7 between Lyons and Allenspark. Bright outdoor flags will mark the loca-
Gene Mackey
Estes Park Artist Studio Meet The Studio Tour Artists 8-11
Gather up some family and friends and spend the day or the entire weekend enjoying the 8th Annual Artist Studio Tour! Meet your neighbors, make some new friends, find goodies that speak to you and mostly be inspired!
Sixteen local artists with four additional guest artists will open their home studios to demonstrate their fine art and craft process including: woodturning, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, oil painting, photography, mixed media, handmade clothing, sacred garden sculptures, and more.
The Estes Park Artist Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Join us Friday, August 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Bear & Bee for the Studio Tour reception where you can meet the artists and enjoy live music by Random and True.
Information on each artist, examples of their work, and an interactive map can be found at www.EPStudioTour.com or pick up a paper copy of the tour brochure at Bear & Bee Makers Studio & Boutique in the Stanley Village Shopping Center or Elements of Touch Wellness Spa.
It’s all about the wood for me. I like creating in harmony with Mother Nature. She’s supplied so much more than just a material to work with. Wood is art. My challenge is to embellish that art, using the lathe and other tools, to enhance the beauty already there. Sometimes, I also get to collaborate with insects or maybe a fungus, and we layer on top of each other’s work.
Many of my bowls and hollow forms are made from “rescued” wood. Trees, removed from someone’s yard, are “rescued” before they get to the landfill.
My signature piece is what I call simply a “Sliced Hollow Form.” This is a hollow vessel that I’ve sliced apart and reassembled with pewa (pronounced peh-vah, meaning fish tailit’s the Hawaiian word for butterfly
patches). The slice through the form is another way to access the negative space inside.
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John Lynch Studio #9
Wood Turned Utilitarian & Decorative Items
John has always been passionate about working with wood. His devotion to reclaiming fallen trees—and finding a way for Mother Nature to have a second chance to show off her beauty—led him to the lathe and woodturning. Watch John turning utilitarian bowls and decorative items in his expansive wood studio. His studio is a cross between beauty and great tools.
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jewelry together since 1973. Their jewelry is hand-fabricated or lostwax cast in both 14k gold and sterling silver using beautiful precious and semi-precious stones.
“Our design is clean, pure, and simple. We use a blend of classic and contemporary styles that work well for any occasion and across generations.”
Monte Michener Studio #11
Wood Assemblages, Furniture, Paintings I get excited about the
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John Long
Studio #10
Colorful Abstract Paintings
My paintings and calligraphy are abstract representations of the mountains of Colorado where I live. The beauty and the spirit of this land inspire me. I wake up every morning ready to work in the studio…or to hike the high mountain trails.
I welcome you to visit me and see my work at Blue Gate Garden & Studio. Come see our beautiful garden, too. jklongart.com
Guest Artists
Neil Herman & Laura Lampe
Studio #10
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Neil and Laura have been creating
reuse of materials. Most of my work is a process of rediscovering a new use for a material that may be considered scrap or clutter. Rusty, chipped, weathered by the elements, fires, floods and
other natural events create a patina and a opportunity for something new. My job, as a artist, is to see that opportunity and create. equuscreations.net
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Neil Herman & Laura Lampe
Monte Michener
John Long
Donations To Dollars At Village Thrift Shop
By: Tony Schetzsle
In May, 2024, the Village Thrift Shop (VTS) issued grant funding totaling $245,864 to 26 non-profit organizations operating or providing services in the Estes Valley. That is the most money awarded in a single year since VTS opened in 2017. In just eight years since its genesis, VTS has shared $1,252,737 for projects and programs supporting the Estes community. Donors to VTS, dedicated volunteers at VTS, and VTS customers/patrons convert donations to dollars for non-profits.
So what does $245,864 get you in the Estes Valley this year? How about completing part two of the Big Horn Remodel by Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, Patient Financial Assistance at Salud, Youth Program Activities through Larimer County Partners, a new Patient Transporter at the Estes Park Physicians Clinic through the EP Health Foundation, Subsidized Lunches at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, a SuperVac Fan for the Fire Department in Glen Haven, Family Strengthening Program Materials and Supplies at Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success and funding the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. And there’s much more! See for yourself at www.epvillagethrift.org/news for a full listing.
For non-profits in the Estes Valley, the question becomes ‘how do we get some of this money for nothing and the checks for free’. Well, VTS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit business with a simple mission and process - accept donations of household goods, clothing, and other treasures for purposes of resale. Suitable and acceptable donations are offered to VTS, evaluated and processed by the all-volunteer
VTS staff. Donations with intrinsic value and likely to be sold are retained, prepared for sale and made available for purchase. Inventory that is surplus, will not be sold or did not sell is passed on to other venues, recycled, or given suitable disposition. The shop is busy with new and returning patrons. While local residents make up the majority of shoppers currently, visitors have been actively seeking out the shop. For some, it is a ritual, a regular pilgrimage if you will, the destination. They come, they look and they find. Donations are purchased and dollars change hands. All net revenue, four of every five dollars earned, is banked until the annual grant give-away every May.
As the name suggests, the Village
Thrift Shop maintains a ‘thrifty’ operation. All VTS Officers, Board of Directors and staff are dedicated volunteers who give their time freely and without compensation. Wages are neither paid nor collected. The average age of VTS volunteers is nearly 73 years old and a few volunteers really skew the curve. Now, for elders, time takes on a new premium. And evidently, giving one’s time to support the VTS mission must be rewarding because over 10,000 hours are volunteered each year.
The Village Thrift Shop is located at 1138 Manford Avenue in Estes Park. VTS is open for retail sales Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations are accepted on these same days starting at 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. At the Village Thrift Shop, when donors donate, when volunteers give their time, and when patrons purchase, local non-profits prosper and the Estes Park community is better for it. There are so many ways to be a part of it all. So many ways to give back. So many ways to benefit. Village Thrift – the little shop of wonders.
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By: Scott Applegate
time to make sure we all do those things locally whenever possible. If you are going to eat or drink out, please pick a local restaurant or bar—and treat yourself, knowing that they have likely already treated first responders and evacuees. The person serving you, cooking your meal, or washing your dishes, might very well be sleeping at the event center. Shopping for yourselves, family or friends? Why not check out the local shops first, rather than going online or down the hill this time—trust me, they could use the support! They likely already donated to Crossroads, or gave in any number of other ways to help in the current crisis. And selfishly, as the only local bank in town, we would obviously appreciate your consideration as well—we support this community in an unrivaled manner, and deeply appreciate those who make that possible by keeping their banking and borrowing relationships with us, which makes it possible for us to make the difference that we do in this town during each crisis, but also year in and year out.
Well, here we go again—smoke on the horizon, evacuees at the event center, the entire community stepping up with food, goods, and services to help our neighbors in need. The Red Cross is here helping out, Crossroads is handing out everything it can, as fast as it can. Village Thrift Shop has open doors to evacuees. The American Legion, and so many businesses and restaurants across our little town have opened their hears and doors to first responders and to evacuees for meals, and for many other necessities. And so much more—there is just so much going on, to help so many, that it is impossible to name them all. And in a way, that’s going to be my point… Our local businesses were already struggling this year—chronic construction and parking issues across town have made it difficult and inconvenient for their clients to get in the door and spend money, so sales were already down across the board. Now, with fires at both main routes to Estes Park before August even got here, many are now saying that the summer sales they were counting on to make ends meet simply cannot be realized. They’re in real trouble. So, what do they do now? The same thing we locals have always done for each other—they open their hearts and doors to first responders, feed evacuees for free, they donate what they can to help their neighbors out. We all come together, and we all make it work together.
So, that is my plea right now. We all have many choices when it comes to where to shop, eat, drink, bank, and enjoy ourselves—now would be a great
And please give locally—there are so many organization to choose from, doing so many great things, some tied to this crisis, and some that need ongoing support despite this crisis. But, if you’re willing, please focus on donating “locally” for a while. At Bank of Estes Park, that’s all we do—our donations don’t go anywhere else!
By the time you read this, the fires may have grown, or rains may have fallen; there may be more fires, or there may be fewer. But whatever the case may be, we all need each other more than usual this year—we all need to think and support “local” as much as we can.
When we all come together, especially in times like these, the word “local” means something much deeper than just geography—it’s family, community, commitment, and support for each other when we need it most. Let’s rally around each other once again, some in sadness, some in fear, some in hope, some in loss, some in abundance, but all in “local” love and support. There is no place like our home, and no people like our neighbors, in Estes Park.
Allenspark Run Like The Wind
Labor Day Weekend-August 31
Join us this Labor Day weekend for the 12th Allenspark Run Like the Wind on Saturday August 31, 2024. Sponsored by The Old Gallery, Allenspark’s community center and art gallery; the 5k race / dog jog and 2k noncompetitive walk / dog walk will be held in the heart of Allenspark, Colorado. The 5k starts at 9:00 am and the noncompetitive 2k walk starts at 9:10 a.m. This scenic, high-altitude, rolling course is run on mostly dirt roads amid the pine forests near Rocky Mountain National Park with stunning views of the high mountain peaks and expansive vistas. The family friendly event will also feature Nacho Mama Taco’s food truck, amazing door prizes including a two-night stay at the YMCA of the Rockies, and live music featuring “The Reckless Ramblers.” Stick around for the post-race whimsical dog show and pet photo booth. Pet photos provided by Elena's Barking Lot. Check out the race website for all the details at www.theoldgallery.org/run-like-thewind.
Race day registration will open at 7:00 am at the Old Gallery. Race packet includes a commemorative cap with race logo, refreshments, awards and prizes for the top three male/female/non-binary in age categories in addition to the top three overall winners.
Thank you to our fabulous sponsors – Sunshine Mountain Lodge and Trail-
Registration is available online at GetMeRegistered.com - secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_ id=139463.
blazer Broadband and many local businesses for their support of and donations to our event. There are opportunities for individuals and companies alike to be included as sponsors with publicity and promotion. Please contact Events Coordinator Brittni Hamilton at brittni@theoldgallery.org for sponsorship opportunities. More information and previous year’s race photos can be found on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ RunLikeTheWind5K.
2024 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 provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to individuals in need through Crossroads Ministry. The 2024 ornament image is of the iconic, reopened Estes Park Tram. 2024 ornaments are available for $15 each, and previous years are available for $5.00-$10. View and order at estes.org/Forms/HolidayOrnaments. Ornaments are also available at the Finance Department in Town Hall, 170
MacGregor Ave. and at Peak Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village, 459 E. Wonderview Ave. #4.
Shipping fees for one or two ornaments is $7.50, and $14 for three or four ornaments. For orders of five or more, please contact Kim by emailing kimmceachern@estes.org or 970-5773567. Payment with a credit card is an option; however, additional fees will apply.
For more information, please contact Kim at kimmceachern@estes.org or 970-577-3567. The 2024 ornament may be viewed online by visiting www.estes.org/helpinghandsornament.
Cornerstone Church Proudly Presents Free Concert This Friday, August 2 Featuring Blake & Jenna Bolerjack
winning Christian music duo, Blake & Jenna Bolerjack travel full time throughout the USA and Canada as well as Germany sharing concerts and speaking in front of all kinds of audiences, young and old alike. Blake and Jenna have recorded six CDs together. As they’ve traveled, their happy personalities and transparent nature have earned them the nickname “The Sweethearts of Gospel Music.” Their music features their velvety vocal blend with a mix of classic and modern styles of Christian music. You will hear songs such as the dramatic, runaway crowd favorite “Ain’t No Grave” and the radio hit “Come As You Are,” along with other well known songs such as “Jesus Messiah” and “Because He Lives.”
Blake & Jenna will share their testimonies about how even in dark times God never leaves you. Individually, Blake & Jenna each have powerful testimonies of God’s grace and faithfulness in their lives, bringing them through the lowest of valleys and into the healing and restoration on the other side.
They believe that sharing their journeys will encourage listeners to understand that God loves you and is always with you and this world is not all you get. At age 31 Jenna was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive breast cancer and now, as a seven year cancer survivor, Jenna will share her moving testimony about the faithfulness of God throughout that journey and how you never know how God is going to use the storms in our lives to encourage other people and even grow our trust in God. During her treatment Jenna was able to proclaim the goodness of God in her doctors’ appointments, interactions with other patients, and at their concerts - sharing about how we do not have to ‘fear bad news’ because, when you trust in Jesus, you know you are being held in loving, ca-
pable hands. Jenna states, “We take the time, wherever we go, to give thanks that whatever the prognosis, whatever the situation, in Jesus we have a winwin situation.”
Before Blake and Jenna traveled as a duet group, Blake traveled as a soloist for 11 years after college. Blake is an award winning songwriter and he also has a story of his own that he shares about walking through debilitating anxiety and depression as a teenager. Blake shares his very personal account about how at one point he felt so low he tried to take his own life but how God intervened and set Blake on a path toward healing.
This couple will share a lot of songs and stories. There will be songs to enjoy by every one of all ages. If you enjoy hymns and Southern gospel, there will be those songs…and if you enjoy praise and worship and more contemporary styles, they will also be part of the concert. Blake and Jenna comment: “We just sing songs we like. We grew up on all kinds of music and I think it really shows in the variety of styles we sing in concert. We like to mix it up.” You can find their music on all digital music platforms and their YouTube channel has many music and personal videos posted to enjoy. You can also find them at blakeandjenna.com. This concert is the perfect opportunity to invite a friend and enjoy an evening of uplifting, happy music, and encouragement to keep going and keep your eyes on Jesus.
The free concert is hosted by Cornerstone Church Of Estes Valley and is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., Friday evening, August 2 at Performance Park in Estes Park. A hotdog food truck vendor will be on site for refreshments. Donations appreciated.
The church is located at 2200 Mall Road in Estes Park, CO. Visit online at ccestes.com
Open house hosted by Dan
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Plan To Donate Blood At EPH On August 7
The next on-site blood drive at Estes Park Health is on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. We’ve expanded our hours to accommodate more donors. The team from UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center will be drawing whole blood donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Blood donation is extremely important in the summer. Appointments to donate often drop because school is out, and many people take family vacation. The need for blood, however, doesn’t change. Donations are crucial since there is no substitute for human blood. These donations will help patients facing surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and
traumatic injuries.
Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also sign up in advance at https://blood-donation.uchealth.org/donor/auth/signin. Your blood supports patients at Estes Park Health, as well as other hospitals in Northern Colorado.
To donate blood, you must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with a parent’s permission) and show photo identification. New blood donors must weigh at least 120 pounds and be in good health. Prior donors must weigh at least 110 pounds with no complications during previous donations and feel well and healthy.
Ghost Town Legends: Hell With The Fires Out
By: Ethan Knightchilde
new principals, Timmerman and Martin, along with anyone else who stood in his way.
On a trip to Wickenburg, Timmerman was robbed and murdered. Stanton immediately took ownership of the store, claiming the now-deceased partners had left it to him. Regardless of suspicion, no one dared challenge his assertion.
In last week’s edition of the Estes Park News, I described how my fascination with ghost towns at an early age was fueled by the stories of those abandoned places and eventually led to the creation of the Best Documentary Award- winning film, Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail. When travel and explorations began, I would drive the Jeep while my partner read aloud anything about our planned destination. The tale of Stan-
ton, Arizona, was one of the first that grabbed my attention and set my imagination going. Its legend begins with a defrocked-priest-turned-Machiavellian-criminal named Charles P. Stanton. On his arrival at Antelope Station, he quickly saw a situation that today seems best suited as a premise for a Sergio Leone western.
Amongst the town’s primary businesses were a general store owned by G. H. Wilson and a station run by William Partridge. Bad blood existed between the two, but sources differ on whether the rivalry began when pigs raised by Wilson damaged property owned by Partridge or whether that was the final incident in an ongoing conflict. Stanton seized upon the opportunity, convincing Partridge of the lie that “the owner of the pigs” was out to get him. Taking the threat at face value, Partridge shot Wilson to death in the street. In the aftermath, Wilson’s partner John Timmerman took over the store’s operations, and Partridge’s creditors turned the station over to Barney Martin.
When Antelope Station earned the establishment of a post office, Stanton, as postmaster, promptly renamed the settlement “Stanton.” With a gang led by Francisco Vega allegedly as his instrument, he targeted the businesses’
Eventually, only Barney Martin stood between Charles Stanton and total control of the town. In the summer of 1886, after years of violent harassment, the Martin family finally packed up and left for Phoenix. Their failure to arrive prompted a search; weeks later, the charred remains of their bodies and wagon were discovered off the stage road east of Seymour. Stanton was arrested for complicity in the massacre, but whether from lack of evidence or fear of reprisal, he walked free. Unchallenged and seemingly untouchable, he then took what he wanted and did as he pleased. Later that year, an unfortunate Mexican girl became the focus of his unwanted attention. The girl’s brother, seeking to avenge his family’s honor, shot Stanton to death inside the store once belonging to Wilson and Timmerman.
This particular story was initially intended for inclusion in Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail. Though we cut it from the documentary for various reasons, the film’s narrator, Barron Christian, had already recorded the voice track, and we included it as an extra on the Special Edition DVD.
This summer, Ghosts of the West returns to the movie house where it began its journey: the Historic Park Theatre, built when the film’s events were still in living memory. Catch a screening at 2 p.m. on August 1 & 15, September 5 & 19, and October 17. As the film’s writer-director, I will be on hand whenever possible to answer questions about the entire project after each program.
Visit www.HistoricParkTheatre.com for information and tickets. Visit KnightSkyPictures.com, the production company’s official website, to view the film’s trailer, gallery, and production info. [Portions of this article originally appeared in the screenplay for Ghosts of the West and the companion book, Ghosts of the West: Tales and Legends from the Bonanza Trail, by E. S. Knightchilde.]
EPHS Alumni Friends: Save The Date-All Class Reunion
The EPHS Class of '89 would like to host an All Class Reunion during EPHS Homecoming Fall 2024.
Save the date:
Estes Park High School is tentatively planning for Homecoming to be the week of 9/23/24. The football game would be on 9/27/24 at 7 p.m. against Peyton.
We will let you know if anything changes.
Football Game at 7 p.m. Wheel Bar after Saturday, September 28th: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Ride-A- Kart: mini golf tournament
2 p.m.-4 p.m.: EPHS Media Center-
Friday, September 27th: times TBD
Parade-- we will have an alumni float Breweries, Winery, and distillery tour of Estes Park.
Tailgate before the game
lite refreshments and look through old yearbooks.
4 p.m.-7 p.m. Scavenger Hunt/trivia Gathering in the evening at the Bull Pin (bowling alley). Bar available to purchase drinks. Kitchen open to purchase food.
I need your help- If you would like to be the contact for your class, please message me. I am looking for someone to be the contact for your class to help share information about this reunion. Also message me if you would like to help coordinate activities.
Let's go Bobcats!
Tricia (Martin) Kob kobhouse@comcast.net
over 31 years, where he was awarded the Agency’s Outstanding pace g
Management, and Christian Ministry and is a published author of
Nebraska Picnic A Huge Success
The 2024 Nebraska picnic held July 14 was again a huge success. Over 100 people enjoyed the Big Red Hot Dogs as served at the stadium, feasted on a delicious potluck, and drank their fill of Kool-Aid which was invented in Hastings, Nebraska. Folks sang along to the Cornhusker fight song and answered trivia questions about the state. It was a great time to renew old friendships and make a few new ones. It was the contributions of time and
talent from so many that made this wonderful event possible. A special thanks goes out to Jack Holmquist, the Hazeltons, Loveland Runza for their very generous gift certificates, and the Presbyterian Community Church for allowing us to use their fellowship hall for this event.
The picnic committee is already starting to plan the 2025 event. We hope to see you there.
Sunday,
Estes Park Church of Christ (1470 Fish Creek
Celebrate Labor Day In Estes Park At Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Labor Day weekend offers plenty of activities in Estes Park, including the annual Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show in Bond Park, sponsored by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club. For 35 years, this show has been a fixture in Bond Park.
More than 94 booths will feature a variety of handcrafted art including exquisite paintings, award winning photography and drawings, jewelry, metal work, clothing and tapestry bags, gourmet pantry items, home decor, wood carvings, toys, pottery, glass and more. In addition to the arts and crafts, enjoy live music each day and a quick bite to eat from eight food vendors.
Gold Festival, which is just three weeks later, September 21-22. Visit estesparkautumngold.com
With this show happening Friday, August 31 to Monday Sept. 2, the annual Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show is one of two fundraisers or ganized by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, with the other being the 30th Annual Autumn
It is a Labor Day weekend that promises a fun and unique shopping in Bond Park and throughout the adjacent downtown area. View more at our website
estesartscrafts.com and on Facewww.facebook.com/estesparkartsandcraftsshow/
Genealogical Society Meeting August 8
The Estes Park Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, August 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Professional genealogist Sylvia Tracy-Doolos will discuss “Territorial Records in the U. S.: You might be surprised!” As our nation grew, territories began keeping records to achieve statehood. Sylvia will share a look at some of the records that are available, including homestead records.
Sylvia has over 40 years of genealogical interest and experience as a researcher, teacher, lecturer, and writer. She is a graduate of the ProGen course, and has been working as a professional genealogist for fourteen years as the owner of New Leaf Genealogy, a genealogy consultancy business. Sylvia is the President of the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and the Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society (WISE-FHS). She recently retired
AA & Al-Anon Meetings
AA of Glen Haven
Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Early Worms
Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Monday through Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839
as the President of the International Society of British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH), but is still serving as the Membership Chair. She’s actively involved as a genealogist volunteer with the Denver Public Library and the Carbon Valley Library in Firestone. Her research focus is on the British Isles and Ireland, and early American studies. Sylvia has a BA in History with a minor in English focusing on linguistics to better understand how language changes affected recordkeeping.
The EPGS meets the second Thursday of every month from January through November in the library, offering a wide variety of programs and workshops. More information about the Society can be found on its website https://estesparkgenealogicalsociety.we ebly.com. Anyone who is interested in genealogy and family history research is welcome to attend these free public programs. Come join us!
PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.
Early Worms Women's Meeting 12 p.m. Mondays
St. Bartholomew, 880 MacGregor Ave. Mixed Nuts Al-Anon Group
We meet Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. The meeting is hybrid with Zoom #285 426 3644 PW: serenity.
One Day at a Time
Location: Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park
When: Tues and Thursday @ noon. Please park in back, Meetings are held downstairs in Room 6.
Alcoholics Anonymous Fall River Group, 453 West Elkhorn, Estes Park.
Current Schedule for 2024
Zoom ID 999 829166 for AA Meetings
Monday-12 p.m.-In Person-O, D Monday-7 p.m.-In Person and ZoomO, BB
Tuesday-12 p.m.-Zoom-O, D Wednesday-12 p.m.-In Person and
Zoom-O, D
Wednesday-7 p.m.-In Person and Zoom- O, D
Thursday -12 p.m. Zoom-O, D Friday-12 p.m.-In Person and ZoomO, D
Saturday-12 p.m.-In Person and Zoom-O, D
Sunday -12 p.m.-In Person and Zoom-O, D
Last Friday of each month is birthday night; 6 p.m. Potluck, 7 p.m. Speaker.
*** Contribute via VENMO @ EstesCowboy
Other 12 Step Meetings Held at Fall River Group
Thursday-7 p.m.-Narcotics Anonymous “New Horizons” Group O, D-In Person and Zoom 705 555 830
**O=open to all D=discussion
BB=Big Book
Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon
Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).
Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166
Online AA and NA Meetings at www.intherooms.com
There are 70 AA Meetings and 30 NA Meetings a week.
By: Judi Smith
The Power Of Threes
I firmly believe in the power of threes. Many in Estes, thanks to Frank Lancaster, talk about three “legs of a stool,” each independently vital to the overall, each dependent upon the other two to fulfill its mission. There are three forms of sustainability: ecological, economic, and social. No one aspect will ensure a sustainable community. Whether a village, a city or a nation, it is the interactive strength of the interdependence of the three (“legs") that makes the community (“stool") strong enough to last (another) 100 years. Ecology, in and of itself, also is a triad: of waste, vehicle energy, and building energy and each of these contain their own triangular support systems to form a path of improvement. However, almost any endeavor can also be broken down into three primary contributions. There is what you can do by yourself. There are projects that are too difficult to do alone, but can be successful when banding together. And there are ways to influence other people who may be in a position to accomplish what you cannot. Anyone who has ever tried knows that all three of these are important facets to any attempt to change the culture.
steps to the right trashcan, a study of what can be taken by who, that extra degree on the thermostat.
As we move from the ecological management of waste, to the generation of energy for buildings and vehicles, we open the door to a whole new span of study. It does take some study to discover new ways to create energy. It takes further investigation to find the grants and tax credits available to allay the cost (up to 70%?). It takes some effort to find local (Keep the money changing hands in Estes.) contractors for what you want to do. I know, because I have been trying to decide just that: What should be done at our house? What comes first? Who can do it? and How can we afford to do that?
(Referrals welcome.)
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Results For July 29, 2024
Day 2 of President’s Cup Congratulations to John Peterson for a great round.
Change is itself vital to sustainability. A community with no change becomes stagnant, just like a pool of water with no source or outlet. The trick is not to avoid change, it is to encourage change to move in the desired direction. It is worth the effort to make a plan and then to follow that plan as long as it takes you in the direction that you need to go. In the case of ecology, that means lowering the greenhouse gas in the air, and eliminating the accumulation of recoverable resources in the landfill, or worse, in our rivers and hillsides. It means developing a circular economy, learning to disagree nicely, and providing the necessities of life for all who pursue happiness in an equitable manner. (This list is incomplete.) Since we have been discussing waste for the last three months, lets use it as an example. Alone, you can reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. Every time you avoid buying a single-use item which would be executed and “tossed" – you reduce. Every time you opt for recyclable packaging (and follow through getting it to where it must go) – you contribute. When we collaborate, we make real progress – like the Estes Recycles Day event on Saturday, Aug 10. www.estesrecycles.org Every time you support a candidate or an elected official who favors ecological practices and laws, you encourage the culture to move in that direction. The smallest action makes a difference: a few extra
There are things we can do alone. For vehicle energy: buy an electric vehicle (even a hybrid), walk or ride a bike to minimize air pollution, ride your neighborhood bus or park at the parking garage and then ride the free electrical trolley around the downtown area. When we first moved, we took our kids on a great family outing, riding all the bus routes so that they (and us) could gain a concept of the village. For building energy: have your house tested for air leaks and find a local contractor to seal the holes. Saves oodles on heat. Build or convert your own home to use renewable energy, take a look at solar, heat pumps, and windmills. Share what you learn.
There are times when we need other people to make our dreams come true. If you are interested in developing a circular economy, and/or improving waste disposal options in the Estes Valley, join the League of Women Voters Community Recycling Committee. This does not require League membership. And please – if you have an interest in improving the state of the Earth, elongating the life of the landfill, minimizing greenhouse gases, maximizing renewable energy – please, tell the Town Board, the County Commissioners, the State Assembly, and the National Congress.
Recently, a proposal at the Town Board indicated that the greenhouse gas levels in Estes are elevated but that local interest in creating an ecological plan is low. If this is true, I need to know so I can quit writing articles that interest no-one. If you are interested in ecology, please let me know, and I will, without naming names, tell the town how many responses I get and deliver any included concepts, or simply speak to the Town Board. Every comment matters.
Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For July 30, 2024
On Tuesday, July 30th the Estes Park Women’s Golf Association played a game in which the net scores on only the nine easiest holes were counted. Congratulations to these winners were:
1st place – Linda Bowie
Tied for 2nd place – Jan Tindall and Marilyn Soby
Tied for 4th place – Diane Butler, Calle Russell and Amy Klein 7th place – Pam Vendegna 8th place – Kay Boyle
If you would like more information about the Estes Park Women’s Golf Association, please contact Diane Butler at dbutler04@gmail.com. New members are welcome!
Crossroads-Neighbors Helping Neighbors
By: Brian Schaffer
We had over 60 families come through our doors last week to collect school supplies for their kids. This is made possible through a partnership we have with Bright Christmas. They work tirelessly to ensure every kid in our town has the proper school
another way we can express “love for neighbor” through these little acts of compassion. For several years we have delivered Meals on Wheels and food boxes for those who can’t get out. On occasion, we have become aware of additional needs that our neighbors are experiencing, and we feel like it’s time
supplies to succeed in their learning endeavors. Since we moved into our new location in 2022, it’s been a dream of ours to create a one-stop shop for individuals and families, and partnering with Bright Christmas is just one of many ways that we are fulfilling this dream.
Earlier this year I was involved in community discussions that focused on ways we could collectively serve seniors who need a little help. It’s taken a few months to put this together, but I think we’re now ready to unveil a new program called the “Helping Hub.” It’s
to do something about it. If you would like to join our volunteer team, then please contact Aaron Bojan. If you would like some help or know someone that needs help, then please contact Jess Borries. We’re excited about the lasting impact this will make upon our community as a neighbor helps a neighbor in need. Maybe you’re not able to serve in this capacity, but you would like to support this effort with a financial gift. You can make a secure online donation or mail in a check to PO Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Sit Down! Shut Up! Be Quiet!
By: Larry Strong
The most newsworthy story of the Olympics, thus far, is not about a noname, underdog athlete who overcame incredible odds to win Olympic gold. Nor has it been about an athlete who shattered an Olympic record—only to discover they were found to have a performance enhancing drug in their system. In fact, the single most notable event coming from the Olympic Games in France isn’t about an athlete at all. Whoever decided to approve or en dorse what is being called a “mock ery of the Last Supper” during the Olympic opening ceremonies may or may not be regret ting their decision. The scene has been met with backlash as many are saying it mocked the famous paint ing from Leo nardo da Vinci that shows Jesus Christ with his 12 apostles at His last supper with them. A nerve has been struck to the ex tent the scene has been taken off social media and French officials are doing an Olympic “back stroke” with their attempt to apologize to followers of Christ. Of all the questions and commentary being raised about this deal, I offer just two. What in the world did anyone think the redeeming value was intended to be? Did I miss the epiphany? Second, would anyone have proceeded with the time, energy and expense required to produce an “artistic” representation of whatever it was if there was even a remote chance of mocking the Quran?
Much of the division in our country and the world isn’t just political. It stems from the unrelenting attack on foundational Judeo-Christian values held by millions. More and more the message to those who hold on to those values is, “Sit down! Shut up. Be quiet!” While every follower of Christ has to follow their own heart and conscience, my prayer is that we will not “sit down, shut up or be quiet.”
To the contrary, our truth says, “We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments.” (2 Corinthians 10:4) May we stand--for Whom and what we believe. May we have the courage to fight the good fight of faith. And how can we remain silent? Our response is not from offense but to pray for those who persecute us and to share the good news of Jesus Christ, the One who came to set the captive free. Our aim is to bless, not curse. Easy to say, tough to demonstrate.
This isn’t the time or place to explain why hundreds of thousands of Christians worldwide are not rioting, burning, looting and flocking to France in violent protest. It is an opportunity to remind us that persecution and the mocking of Christians isn’t new. More is coming. It’s also an opportunity to point out the non-violent response from Christians should cause one to think.
So, to any man reading this, if “sitting down, shutting up and staying quiet” isn’t how you roll, please accept an invitation to Men on Fire. Our band of brothers meets every week at the American Legion, Saturday at 8:00 a.m. We’re a very diverse, non-denominational bunch of guys who are committed to growing in our faith journey—so that—we can make a difference in our marriages, families, workplaces, community and the world. We don’t have all the answers to life but we’re not afraid to ask honest questions. We do have a pretty good idea how to get where we wanna be and we take great encouragement from other men along the journey. One thing is certain. We’re not gonna sit down, shut up or be quiet. If that rubs you the right way, come rub shoulders with us. Saturday, 8:00 a.m., 850 N. St. Vrain. See ‘ya there!
Fledgling “twin owls” spotted in Carriage Hills.
Photo by Dana Klein
Jack Overly
Jack Russell Overly passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on July 14, 2024. Jack was born October 16, 1929, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Oden and Russell Overly. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Jeanne. He is survived by his brother Philip, his children Patricia (Mark), Dennis (Molly), Michael, and Scott (Marilyn), his eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Jack was a loving family man and a successful businessman. He graduated from Ohio State University with an education degree, but soon found he was better suited for the business world. He purchased and operated a commercial office design business in Yakima, Washington until he and Mary retired in Estes
Park, Colorado. As an active Rotarian for over 45 years, he initiated and led numerous philanthropic programs throughout the community. Jack was a successful songwriter and musician who frequently performed with his group, Elk Hollow, at venues in Estes Park. He and Mary loved to travel and regularly enjoyed their favorite beach locations, as well as European adventures. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hike with his family and friends in Rocky Mountain National Park to appreciate the high country and wildlife. A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church in Estes Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
James L. Barleen
James L. Barleen, 79, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on July 26, 2024, at Las Palomas Memory Care in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by family. He bravely battled Parkinson’s disease with the compassionate support of the care center staff and Choice Hospice.
Born on August 2, 1944, in Concordia, Kansas, Jim was the son of Lloyd and Ila Marie (Larson) Barleen. He spent his early years in Norway, Kansas, Riley, and finally, in Waterville in 1952, where his father acquired a Chevrolet Dealership. After graduating from Waterville High School in 1962, Jim began his career selling cars and later attended GM Tech School in Detroit in 1966.
in Brighton. With a deep-rooted interest in manufactured housing, Jim returned to Kansas to establish Barleen Mobile Homes Sales in Concordia and developed mobile home parks in the area.
Celebration Of Life For Verd Bailey
There will be a Celebration of Life for Verd Bailey held this Saturday, August 3. This date would have been his 75th birthday. Hours of the event will be from 2-4 p.m. at the Bailey home located at 2405 Firerock Place in Loveland, CO.
Verd died April 20, 2024 at the age of 74.
Verd is survived by his wife, Cherri, five children and nine grandchildren.
His full obituary may be seen on the Estes Park News website at tinyurl.com/2em8md3u
Celebration Of Life For Jeryca Phelps
Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Jeryca Phelps this Saturday, August 3rd at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch located at 15747 State Highway 7 in Allenspark, CO from 3-7 p.m.
We will have an outdoor ceremony in the Upper Meadow followed by a reception down in the lodge.
The family is asking your assistance in passing this information along to anyone you know who would want to attend. We will post on numerous Facebook walls and local papers, but some folks might not have access to these.
Your help in getting the word out would be greatly appreciated.
dience as simply customers, but rather as guests at his own dinner table.
Jim and Karen retired as theater coowners in 1995, settling full-time in Estes Park, where they owned and operated the B&B Convenience Store until 2002. In retirement, they embraced the snowbird lifestyle, spending summers in Estes Park, and winters in Apache Junction, where they continued to work part-time at the family dinner theater. Jim also spent 15 summers driving shuttle buses in Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to Jim’s health, they became fulltime residents of Arizona in 2018.
children, Charles “Chuck” (Sheila) of Estes Park, Robert “Bob” (Lisa) of Johnston, Iowa, and Jeri Ann of Estes Park. He greatly enjoyed the company of his seven grandchildren, Valarie, Ian, Jacob, C.J., Morgane, Cade and Logan, as well as his two great-grandchildren, Rhylie and Zander. Jim is also survived by his siblings, Janice, Ben, Barbara (Michael), Brenda (Veronica) and Jeffrey (Carrie).
Jim married his high school sweetheart, Karen Brehm, in August 1964, and together they raised three children. In 1970, they relocated to Colorado, where Jim managed a mobile home sales lot and worked as a sales representative at Skyline Corporation
Music played a vital role in Jim’s life, inherited from generations of the Barleen family. In 1979, the Barleen family ventured into theater ownership, launching a summer theater in Estes Park, Colorado, and opening a winter dinner theater in Apache Junction, Arizona, in 1987. Jim led the family onstage both musically and as the show’s emcee. He never saw his au-
In addition, Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR, football, and an even bigger fan of corny jokes. He believed time spent with family and friends was one of life’s greatest pleasures. Most importantly, Jim was a dedicated family man, who inspired and encouraged multiple generations through his wisdom and unparalleled sense of humor.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Ila Marie, brother William, and sister Beth. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Karen, their
Services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Norway, Kansas and a Celebration of Life on Friday, August 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the American Legion in Estes Park, Colorado. Honorary pallbearers include Steve Christensen, Jim Watters, Vernon Oepping, Richard Ward, Dudley Nelson, Ken Brehm, Charles Gordon and Francis Arganbright. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any organization supporting research for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Nutricionista Docente de educación especial Asistente de Aula de Educación Especial. Asistente de aula bilingüe
BENEFICIE DE VENTAJAS DURANTE TODO EL AÑO AL DESEMPEÑAR UN EMPLEO DE 9 MESES DURANTE EL CURSO ESCOLAR. TRABAJE DE 7:30 A 3:30, CONCILIE EL HORARIO DE LOS NIÑOS Y DISFRUTE DE MÁS TIEMPO EN FAMILIA. PLAN DE JUBILACIÓN TIEMPO LIBRE RETRIBUIDO EMPLEO A TIEMPO PARCIAL CONSIDERADO.
En la Escuela Primaria Docente de Intervención en Lectura Asistente de lectura en el aula Asistente de aula de educación especial. Asistente de aula preescolar.
En El Distrito Mantenimiento Conductores de autobús suplentes Profesores sustitutos Patología del habla y lenguaje. Terapeuta ocupacional de medio tiempo.
Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: $17-19/hour, plus tips, a summer bonus, and benefits package for full time employees. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE
Ho u sekeepi ng – staff
Responsible for having assigned cabins & lodge rooms cleaned by check-in time at YMCA of the Rockies, a camp, conference & family retreat center located outside Rocky Mountain National Park. Flexible work schedules are available for those living off-grounds. If living on-grounds, the position is 40 hours/week with minimum 10-week work agreement. Work agreements are available up to 8 months with opportunity for growth into year-round employment. This position pays $14.42/hour and the Rocky Mountain Living Package is available for those interested in working 40 hours/week.
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Historic Crags Lodge
Teller
Full or part-time
Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience. Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment. Year round position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off. $19-$21/hour.
Starting Hourly
$22.78 per hour approx. $54,000/yr
Applicant must be at least 18
Good physical condition work with weights of at least 50 pounds.
Minimum high school education.
Possess valid Colorado drivers license ability to obtain CDL.
Dependable transportation reside within 30 min of facility.
Ability to work overtime, weekends and holidays when required.
Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com
ReseRvatio
This position is responsible for making reservations for individuals and families at YMCA of the Rockies, a camp, conference, and retreat center located outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The position is on-site, 40 hours/week, and 14.42/hour. This is a seasonal position with a work agreement available through October with opportunity to extend into another department. All seasonal positions at YMCA of the Rockies offer the opportunity to opt-in to the Rocky Mountain Living Package which includes housing in dormitory style rooms, 3 meals per day, 7 days per week, access to all YMCA of the Rockies facilities and many more employee perks. Visit jobs.ymcarockies.org/seasonal for more information.
Airport Drivers • Tour Drivers
Non CDL Drivers
$18-20 an hour Plus tips, Fulltime/Partime
$4/hr shift differential pay for morning and nights.
Tour Guides/drivers for small groups.
Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave Now hiring
Join one of the nation's leading vacation rental companies and their team of dedicated hospitality professionals. Discover how far your career dreams can take you! Use the following link to see our current career options. https://app.joinhomebase.com/cmp /skyrun-rm
Village Goldsmith, Inc. We currently have job openings for jewelry art lovers in our workshop/gallery
Explore your creativity
SALES ASSOCIATE
Fine jewelry retail sales
Open every day. We offer competitive pay, summer bonus potential, flexible scheduling. 235 West Elkhorn Avenue (970) 586-5659 villagegoldsmith@airbits.com
Full or Part-time
Estes Park Sanitation District
Wastewater Collection Operator
The position is entry level/trainee. Job involves the performance of skills relating to wastewater lines construction, maintenance and repair. It will also include learning skills associated with a wastewater treatment plant operator. Position includes health benefits and retirement eligibility. Great opportunity for an individual looking to build a career. Applications can be picked up at and returned to the District office located at.
1201 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 Contact the office at (970).586.2866 or email the District Manager at tdrees@estesparksanitation.org
The position will be opened until filled. Estes Park Sanitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Looking for friendly customer service-oriented personality. Barista Training Available. Fill out an application at Griffins Nest Coffee & Tea Pub at 251 Cleave St (upstairs) or email resume to AlexJSRco@gmail.com
JOIN OUR TEAM! Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs. Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066
Events Maintenance Worker I Fiber Technician Journey Lineworker Mechanic I-III Police Officer I - III
Street Equipment Specialist I-III
The status of applications will be
foo d seRviCe – staff
Assists guests at YMCA of the Rockies with a positive dining experience which includes maintaining a positive and professional attitude, maintaining sanitary work and dining areas, operating commercial food service equipment (training provided), assisting with meal preparation (training provided), and keeping service lines clean and fully stocked with food and supplies. Flexible work schedules are available for those living off-grounds. If living on-grounds, the position is 40 hours/week with minimum 10-week work agreement. Work agreements are available up to 8 months with opportunity for growth into year-round employment. This position pays $14.42/hour and the Rocky Mountain Living Package is available for those interested in working 40 hours/week.
YMCa of tHe RoCkies
YMCa of tHe RoCkies
NOW HIRING
Hotel Front Office Manager
Join a dynamic team hyper-focused in true hospitality!
Previous experience in a hotel is required | Must be an excellent communicator and able to handle multiple projects in parallel | Must be able to work on weekends. Comprehensive benefits package. Salary - $60,000 per year. Email resume to mdana@trailbornrockymountains.com or call (912) 661-0749. Email is preferred
We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $22.61/hr.:
• Drive-up & Go Service Helpers
• Checker
• Courtesy Clerk
• Day-Stocker
• Overnight Stocker
• Bakery Clerk
• Deli Clerk
• Produce Clerk
• Seafood Clerk
• Cake Decorator
• Meat Cutter
To apply visit www.albertsonscompanies.com select Careers then search for Estes Park, CO to locate jobs After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.
Homes
Two bedroom,one bath house for rent, 1,875.00/ mo.plus utilities,deposit,references, and1year lease. Pets negotiable. contact: estesparkproperty@ gmail.com
Studio cabin for one for rent, $975.00/mo.plus electric,deposit,references, and 1 year lease. Pets negotiable contact: estesparkproperty@ gmail.com
4+ Bedroom Home for rent: 2 Baths, 2 wood burning fireplaces, two large family rooms both with fireplaces; 2 car garage, fenced yard and newly refurbished with new carpet and paint inside and out. Large deck on wooded lot. See listing for more detail and photos: https://www.zillow.com/ homedetails/1043Lexington-Ln-Estes-ParkCO-80517/13852097_zpid /
$3400/mo plus 1 month deposit. Convince me you can meet rent obligations and take care of this newly remodeled home. Month to month, 6 month or 12 month lease. Pets not preferred but possible pending comfort in believing they will not damage home. Additional deposit required for approved pet. References and job stability required. 1043 Lexington Lane. Call: Grant 720 671 0772
Apartments
One bedroom, one bath, furnished apartment. Shared washer/dryer. Nice location. $1,500/month, includes utilities and internet. Sorry no pets, no smoking. Call 970-699-6727
Downtown Estes Deck, Yard, Parking, No Pets. 1 bed/1 bath, Year lease, 1200/month+Security$ 303-990-2413
Commercial Rentals
Office Space for Rent 1377 Sq. Ft., Conference Room, 3 Private Offices, High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room. 351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865 nathan@kinleybuilt.com
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! Small Furniture, Restoration, Cushions and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Piano Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
, 148,400 mi, $7,000 obo (970) 593-2707
Server needed for fine dining. Immediate opening 3-5 days/week through October. Hourly wage + tips = great money. Good work environment. Experience required. Call 970-586-4696.
a variety of functions to accomplish the distribution of mail and packages. Vehicle and gas supplied. Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Competitive pay.
Business Related
Estes Park Historical Walking Tour. Learn about Rocky Mountain Jim, IsabellaBird, F.O. Stanley. A love story and a grizzly bear attack. Learn about the influential women who helped establish Estes Parkas a town in 1917. A hour tour that begins in Bond Park at the Enos Mills statue. EPHWTours.com. $15.00 per person. Come with us and enjoy!
REAL ESTATE Homes
4 bed 2 bath home, fixer up, by owner
you
the mountains and rural life, but
Summer Sports SKYWALKER TRAMPOLINE, 17’x15’ oval, enclosed FREE to fun-loving home 970-577-7336
SALES
Garage Sales
Multi-Family Sale 2461 Larkspur Ave Fri 8/2 & Sat 8/3 8am-2pm
Household items, toys, microwave, baby and toddler items, home improvement, furniture and so much more
Estate Sales
ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548
Misc. Sales
EPSDR-3 Auction: Please visit this link for pictures and descriptions of storage container contents.
https://www.govdeals.com/ estesparkschools Please call 970-577-0211 for an appointment to inspect the contents. Our office address is 1701 Brodie Ave. Estes Park.
