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Mark Your Calendars For The 48th Annual Longs Peak
Scottish-Irish Highland Festival September 6 – 8
Get your tickets today for the 48th annual Longs Peak ScottishIrish Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colo. Join us to find out what keeps Coloradans coming back for more family fun every year. The festival has something for everyone –featuring, world class Scottish Highland Athletic competitions, Irish and Highland dance performances, dog exhibitions, folk and rock musical performances, Scottish and Irish food, drinks and crafts.
Due to town-wide construction in Estes Park, the parade will take place on the festival field following the opening ceremonies on Sunday. It will feature the Parade of the Clans and Dogs of the British Isles, escorted by local pipe and drum bands.
The Estes Park International Tattoo –one of the largest and longest-established military music displays in the United States – will take place during the Festival on Friday and Saturday evenings. There will also be a new Sunday
matinee Tattoo performance.
The Festival is a Colorado nonprofit and has been a top attraction and highlight in Estes Park for 48 years. The Festival needs your help to keep going for generations to come. There are several ways to help. Purchase tickets to this year’s Festival and Tattoo and / or make a donation via the Festival website. Your donation is tax deductible.
WHEN: Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Festival open: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Festival Parade: Following the opening
ceremonies on Sunday, September 8th
Estes Park International Tattoo: 7:30 p.m. on September 6th and 7th and a matinee at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 8th
Estes Park Folk Concert: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th
Estes Park Ceilidh Rock Concert: 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th
WHERE: Estes Park Event Complex, 1209 Manford Avenue, Estes Park
HOW:Order tickets today. Visit ScotFest.com. Children five and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Estes Chamber Launches Member Mondays
By: Estes Chamber of Commerce
“The Chamber is launching a new program to spotlight the great businesses that make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and play,” said President Colleen DePasquale.
The program is being called, “Member Mondays” and the goal is to give member businesses a forum for spotlighting a particular aspect of their business that makes them unique. “It
may be a fun product a retail member is really excited about selling, a new item a food and beverage member is adding to their menu, or a fresh update a lodging member is excited to show-off. The spotlight is up to the member, we’re creating the space for them to display it,” DePasquale explained.
The Chamber will launch the first Member Monday on September 2nd on
their social media and in their e-newsletter. “Each Monday will feature a single business and we’re making it easy for members to participate. All they need to do is reach out to the Chamber and let us know what you want to showcase. We’ll have a team member come to your location and record a short segment, under 60 seconds, and then we’ll edit it for distribution through our digital channels,” DePasquale added.
If you are a Chamber member, or interested in becoming one, contact director@esteschamber.org to plan your Member Monday spotlight.
File photos by Estes Park News
Town Seeks Information On Residential And Commercial Insurance Experiences
Estes Valley residents and business owners are encouraged to provide feedback to the Town on their experiences with residential and commercial property insurance. The Town Board has heard concerns from the community about access and affordability. In an effort to gather information on the effects of the property insurance markets in Estes Park, the Town has developed a brief survey, which is available at surveymonkey.com/r/RQVN8WW.
The 10-minute survey is anonymous and requires respondents to provide some basic information about their
property insurance. It will be open through Sept. 13.
The Town Board will schedule a study session this fall to review the survey data and discuss how issues with property insurance are affecting current and prospective property owners in the Estes Valley. The board intends to use this information to help inform future policy positions to assist the community with this issue through advocacy at the state and federal level. For more information, please contact Town Administrator Travis Machalek at tmachalek@estes.org.
The Peak Adjusts To Fall Transit Schedule, Continues Special Event Service
The last day of daily summer service for The Peak (formerly Estes Transit) will conclude on Monday, Sept. 2, for the following routes:
· Gold (Fall River Road and The Stanley Hotel)
· Blue (Big Thompson Avenue, Dry Gulch Road, and Stanley Village)
· Brown (downtown, East Riverside Drive, and Highway 66)
· Silver (Highway 7, Fish Creek Road, Events Complex, and Estes Valley Community Center)
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 7, these four routes will offer weekend-only service (Saturday and Sunday) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 29. The Red Route (downtown/Elkhorn Avenue) will continue daily service (Monday through Sunday) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 20. The Peak will offer free, special event service for a number of fall and winter events, including Scot Fest (Sept. 7-8), Autumn Gold and Rails in the Rockies
(Sept. 21-22), the Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 23), and the Catch the Glow Parade (Nov. 29).
Bustang to Estes service will continue running every weekend through Sunday, Sept. 29. Tickets to ride Bustang to Estes can be purchased at RideBustang.com.
The Peak is provided by the Town of Estes Park and funded by the Town General Fund, Parking Services Fund (via paid parking revenues), Federal
Transit Administration grants, and local sponsors. For the most up-to-date 2024 service information, please visit www.estes.org/transit.
Town Offices Closed In Observance Of Labor Day
Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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 August 18th, 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 13 calls for service. This included:
Photo courtesy Town of Estes Park
Please Support Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund
Now that the Alexander Mountain Fire is 100% contained, we are all sleeping a little better. But it wasn’t that long ago—a Wednesday, actually, when I was sitting at my desk. Both Highway 36 and 34 were closed, and a large smoke plume loomed to the east. We had already activated our “Disaster Recovery Plan” at the bank, and were ready to operate the entire bank remotely at a moments notice if we needed to. Nervousness permeated the entire valley—you could feel it everywhere in the air.
Sitting at my desk, I got an unexpected phone call—it was Niki Gassmann, our Branch Manager and Loan Officer in our St. Vrain location. “I just hung up with the Board of Realtors—they want to know if they can use our charitable foundation to raise funds and help with the fire.”
What an amazing phone call to receive! Of course, the answer was yes, we would help however we could, but that was just the beginning of a conversation that went a much more impactful direction for our little town. That conversation grew into something much bigger, and in less than 24 hours, Crossroads had created a designated fund—the Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund. Realtors began raising funds throughout the community. Bank of Estes Park offered to match donations at $5,000, and challenged businesses and individuals to join the “matching club” at that level if they were able. One family (wishing to remain anonymous) matched at that level, and Pericle Communications matched at that level as well, with all other donors giving very significantly, whatever they were able. As of today, our little community has been able to raise approximately $40,000, including an award grant that can’t be announced until a later date. But that’s not the most
important number.
The most important number is that as of today, the fund has already spent over $25,000 and helped over 20 families— with many more to go. While families were evacuated they still had to pay mortgages, they had to eat, their bills still had to be paid. While they were evacuated, their electricity was turned off—they lost entire refrigerators and freezers full of food. In many cases, the food that was lost was meat that was meant to last for years, where there are now not sufficient household funds to replace that food. So we have gathered donations, and these donations aren’t sitting somewhere, gathering dust and earning interest, Brian Schaffer is barely sleeping at night, working as hard and as fast as he can to get help to those who need it, as fast as he can. That was always the point of this relief fund, from the second it was set up—to raise funds as fast as we could, and to get help to those who needed it as fast as we could. So, even though you can’t still smell the smoke, and even though the fear is not palpable any more, please raise your hand along with your local realtors, your local bank, and the many who have already stepped forward to help our neighbors. If you are able to help, and haven’t already, please consider making a donation to the Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund (www.crossroadsep.org and click Wildlife Relief Fund). Or, if you are someone who needs help, please go to the same website, but click Wildfire Assistance Form. There are many of our neighbors who still need help, who are still reeling from very significant loss, and just as we have always done for each other before in times of crisis—we would like to be there for each other again.
FIRE RELIEF FUND ESTES VALLEY
The Estes Valley Board of Realtors is partnering with Bank of Estes Park and Crossroads Ministry to raise funds for individuals affected by the Alexander Fire. Please consider a donation of support.
The Bank of Estes Park has agreed to match the funds we raise up to $5,000, and is asking other businesses or individuals who are willing, to also step into the “matching club.”
The funds will be held, managed, and disbursed by Crossroads.
Make checks payable to: Crossroads
Memo line: Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund
Drop donations off at: Crossroads (1753 Wildfire Rd), or Bank of Estes Park (255 Park Ln, or 501 St Vrain Ln).
Estes Park Events Complex parking, Larimer County residents are invited to bring their household liquid and chemical wastes, paints, flammables, household cleaners, aerosols, and batteries for proper disposal, free of charge.
The event is presented by the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW).
No light bulbs, no propane tanks, no business wastes, and no containers larger than five gallons will be accepted.
For further information contact Linda Hammett, lhammett@larimer.org (970) 498 5771. Día de los Residuos Domésti-
cos Peligrosos
Sábado el 14 de septiembre de las 9 a.m. a las 2 p.m.
Estacionamiento del complejo de eventos de Estes Park,
Se invita a los residentes del condado de Larimer a traer sus desechos líquidos y químicos domésticos, pinturas, productos inflamables, limpiadores domésticos, aerosoles y baterías para su eliminación adecuada.
El evento es presentado por el Programa de Residuos Domésticos Peligrosos (HHW) del pueblo de Estes Park y el condado de Larimer. El servicio de eliminación de los residuos domésticos peligrosos es gratis.
No se aceptan bombillas, tanques de propano, desechos comerciales ni contenedores de más de 5 galones.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Linda Hammett, lhammett@larimer.org (970) 498 5771.
Estes Valley Foreign Policy Program On Understanding Indonesia
September 4-Understanding Indonesia
Dr. Charles P. Sullivan, Southeast Asia Studies
Staying well informed and up-to-date on the prevailing American issues of our time has never been more difficult or complicated than it is right now. Understanding facts and unbiased information that directly affects you, your children, and your grandchildren has never been more important. Where else can you find this kind of critical knowledge in Estes Park? The New York Times? The BBC? CNN or Fox?
The Answer: The Estes Valley Foreign
Policy Association hosted in the friendly con fines of your Estes Valley Library. Each month a group of local citizens meets to discuss a key social, economic, and secu rity issue to gain a better understand ing of how govern ment policies and events affect us and shape our immediate future. Forum moderators are always local Estes Park neighbors of yours who have some
background and interest in the topic discussed. Attendees view a short video and then freely and respectfully discuss the topic exchanging their ideas and personal experiences. The group is apolitical and focuses on building an understanding that we need to be educated voters and wise taxpayers. Diversity of ideas is heartily welcomed and embraced by all during our discussion.
This September’s discussion topic concerns Understanding Indonesia. The chapter for this discussion, written by Dr.
Charles P. Sullivan of the University of Michigan, can be found in the “Great Decisions” booklet in our Estes Valley Library. The video portion of our program is presented by Dr. Jeffrey Morton, a Fellow of the National Foreign Policy Association.
Despite its large size, Indonesia remains virtually invisible to most Americans. As one of the world’s largest democracies, the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and as an economic driver of ASEAN, the questions are: Why does Indonesia fly below our radar? What are the current issues for US-Indonesian relations? And what strategic role should this country play in Asia?
Please join us for our next lively session on Wednesday, Sept. 4th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wasson Room at the renowned Estes Valley Library. Attendance is free and open to the public. Have an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons.
Labor Day Holiday Closure
Larimer County Administrative Offices, Courts, District Attorney, and Landfill will be closed to celebrate the September 2, 2024 Labor Day holiday. Critical services are not disrupted by closures in Larimer County.
Stanley Home Museum And Education Center Hires New Director
The Stanley Home Museum and Education Center has hired a new Executive Director. Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll began work on August 15th, 2024. She brings with her 20 years of non-profit management experience, as well as experience running both history and children’s discovery museums.
Lisa is a self-described ‘History and Museum Nerd.” She has a passion for building experiential learning opportunities into museum visits for patrons and loves exhibit development, and event planning.
Lisa grew up immersed in the Milwau-
kee (WI) Art Museum and Milwaukee (WI) Public Museum where her mother was actively involved. She and her husband love hiking, music, anything related to their heritage…Irish, and above all Zeus, their Percheron horse, and their kids and grandchild.
JoAnn Batey, the previous director, will remain engaged with the museum as a volunteer and docent. Her leadership over the last two years has built a solid foundation for the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center. The Foundation Board, donors, staff, and docents have greatly appreciated her leadership.
Habitat For Humanity Opens Selection Process For New Homes In Estes Park
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley is pleased to announce the opening of the homebuyer selection process for new homes to be constructed in Estes Park.
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley recently received approval to build another five homes in Estes Park. Work is being completed to install the needed infrastructure and begin construction this fall.
St Vrain Habitat will be building brand new, two story, 3–4-bedroom homes on Raven Avenue.
Interested applicants must complete an application, an online orientation, and an interview. All steps of the process, program guidelines, and application information are available on the website, www.stvrainhabitat.org.
Habitat is looking for homebuyers
who are willing to partner and who meet the guidelines and criteria. If you have questions about the process, you can email info@stvrainhabitat.org for assistance.
Volunteers will also be needed to help build this project.
Application documents can be dropped off at the Estes Park Housing Authority at 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. #101, Estes Park, CO 80517.
For more information, please contact: St Vrain Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Services, 303-682-2485 ext. 110.
About Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley: St. Vrain Habitat was established in 1988 and has completed 125 homes and 62 critical repairs for individuals and families in the St. Vrain and Estes Valleys.
Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll & Zeus
Mayor Gary Hall
To Speak At The Rotary Club Of Estes Park
September 5
Don’t miss an opportunity to hear Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall speak at the Noon Rotary meeting next Thursday. The mayor will be informing us about the projects in our town. We meet at the American Legion and the public is invited to attend. The Noon Rotary meeting starts at 12 p.m. If you would like to join us for lunch, it starts at 11:30 a.m. and cost $20. Please RSVP to noonrotary@aol.com by 12 noon on Tuesday, September 3rd if joining us for lunch.
Many Mourn Cow Moose Death
By: Deena Sveinsson
Many moose lovers have learned that the moose affectionately named Green Ears has recently been found dead in Rocky Mountain National Park. With her passing, Rocky Mountain National Park has lost a great moose ambassador.
Green Ears was an easily identifiable moose as she had a green tag in both ears. Since her territory included many areas where most visitors were able to easily access, Green Ears was often the
only cow moose tourists saw in RMNP. She was always very patient with the human spectators, who were in awe of her gentleness and confident nurturing skills. Every Spring, Green Ears had a calf by her side, making the sight of her even more special. The sight of her and her baby calf of the year made everyone smile.
Moose babies make us smile. Both locals and tourists feel the magnificence of nature whenever they enter RMNP. While deer and elk are plentiful
in RMNP, seeing the shy, elusive moose is often a quest for the many visitors who come to the Park. For many, the opportunity to actually see a moose with their own eyes is the highlight of their visit. For some, this was the first time they have ever seen a moose.
Green Ears will be missed by locals and park visitors alike.
May Green Ear’s moose spirit continue on within all of us who cherish wildlife and nature.
Photo by Deena Sveinsson
Little by little I am getting rid of idle objects taking up space in our home. Take the racquetball racquet, for instance. (Please!) I played recreational racquetball in college and then again as an adult in the 1990s. But I haven’t played the game in close to 25 years. I’ve hung onto the racquet because I enjoy the game and think someday I may get back to it. But today I concluded I’m fooling myself (not hard to do). If I’m going to play a racquet game these days, it will be pickleball. (Ugh, that scoring! It takes so much mental energy!) I put my racquetball racquet in the box of giveaways.
It’s just one single racquet. But if I get rid of one single anything once a week, in a year I will have freed myself from 52 little somethings. (It’s true: “get rid of” means put in a box in the garage until the box is full. Then it’s off to be donated.) Clothes, towels, a package of ping pong balls, seasonal decorations that have aged out, board games we can’t remember how to play, travel coffee carafes, spare water bottles, videotapes (although we still have a VCR so I’m keeping some of the oldies and goodies—for now). I say bye bye, stuff! Hello clutterfree life!
There is one small book I’m keeping though: Salted Peanuts; 1800 Little Known Facts compiled by E.C. McKenzie. This compact paperback book was given to the Donohoes more than half a century ago by my librarian aunt, Roberta. (You’ve read about my dear, brilliant, eccentric Aunt Bobbie before, may she rest in peace.) The book consists of 79 pages of little-known facts, just as the title says. But a lot has changed since it was published in 1972 so it is a valuable collection of outdated information as well as historic facts. Today I am going to flip through the book and randomly select one interesting item from every seventh page. [My comments are in brackets.] Here goes:
• A normal, healthy person moves in his/her sleep about once every seven or eight minutes. [That explains why, in general, sleepers burn between 40 and 80 calories an hour. During eight-hours of shut-eye, we can expect to burn between 320 and 640 calories. If I took my phone to bed with me, would it count these movements as steps?]
• A football is made from cowhide, not from pigskin. [Footballs used to be made of pig bladders—empty pig bladders— which is where they got the nickname “pigskins.”]
• The right bank of a river is the bank to the right of a person looking downstream. [That means if we are facing upstream, the right bank is on our left. Uh oh. My GPS is not going to be happy when I tell it right is left.]
• The Bible forbids tattooing. [See Leviticus 19:28: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead, and do not mark your skin with tattoos.”]
• Reno, Nevada is located farther west than Los Angeles, California. [Yeah, right.]
• Only ten percent of American women can whistle. [I’m one of the ten percent. But what about German women? Or women from the Congo? Can they pierce the air with puckered lips like I can (on a good day)?]
• An ear of corn always has an even number of rows of kernels. [Who counted? Also, there is one silk for each kernel on an ear of corn.]
• The shadow of an airplane is always the same size no matter how high or low the plane flies. [Now I hear the camp song in my head. I form two circles with the thumb and pointer of each hand, place them around my eyes with thumbs at the top, palms cupping my face and elbows sticking out like wings, and I sing: Up in the air Junior Birdmen Up in the air upside down Up in the air Junior Birdmen
With your noses to the ground. What I didn’t know until just now when I looked it up, is the Junior Birdmen of America was a national organization for boys and girls interested in aviation and model plane building, founded in 1934 and defunct by 1939. It cost a dime to become a Junior Birdmen.]
• William Howard Taft was the only president of the United States who served both as president and chief justice of the Supreme Court. [This is still a possibility today. Be careful who you vote for, folks.]
• Rare varieties of hybrid petunia seeds produced at Paonia, Colorado sell for as much as seven thousand dollars per pound wholesale. [Remember, that’s the 1972 price. The average number of petunia seeds per pound is 6,549,000. As far as I can deduce from an internet search, the company is the PanAmerican Seed Company, still selling seeds and now under the umbrella of the Ball Horticulture Company.]
And here’s the best of the little-known facts in my Salted Peanuts book, found on page 77: What life is, no man has fathomed. It has neither weight nor dimensions, but it does have force.
Life may not weight anything but it takes up a whole lot of space in my home—and it’s something I intend to hang onto it for a good long while. You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
Another year has passed and this year's pancake breakfast surpassed last year. In total, we served a total of 653 breakfasts!
Our Financial and In-Kind Supporters were: Bank of Colorado; Bank of Estes Park; Premier Members Credit Union; Kind Coffee (Coffee); The Sugar Shack Ed Gruff; YMCA of the Rockies (Tables/Chairs); and Media Sponsor, Estes Park News/Gary & Kris Hazelton.
Thank you to all the bakers for supporting us with your delicious baked goods. You know who you are!
The wonderful businesses and individuals who donated to our silent auction came out strong again with their donations.
Park Supply, Estes Park Sweatshirt Center, Marsha Hobert, American Legion Post 119, Estes Park Lumber, Leslie & Bruce Brown, Laura Ware, Colorado Homestead, Samantha & Duell Stanley, Estes Park Mtn Shop, Rocky Mtn. Connection, Outdoor World, Brownfield's, Cabintique, Aspen & Evergreen Gallery, Amanda Gordon, Linda & Scott Ashton, Inn of Glen Haven, Enchanted Florist, The Rock Inn, Driftwood Tattoo, Jason Haddix Fly Fishing, Ore Cart Rock Shop, Estes Park Golf Course, Ember Restaurant, Mad Moose, The River Forks Restaurant, The Stanley Hotel, You Need Pie, Cookies Just Because, Estes Park Pet Lodge, Chick-fil-
A/Tammy & Steve Stein, Mama Rose's/Poppy's, RV Doctor, Bear & Bee/Makers Studio & Boutique, The Bull Pin/Estes Park Lanes, Sarah Fink, Ride A Kart, Mustang Mountain Coaster, El Mex Kal, Connie Householter, Estes Valley Community Ctr, Glen Haven General Store, Aspen Eye Care, Wynbrier Wildlife Home, The Munchin House, Shining Moon Boutique, Caramel Corn, The Lazy Moose, Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory, Harriett (Jessie) Peck, Pete Sinnott, Jacquie Whitney, Bob Clarke, Mother's Café at the golf course, Todays Nails, Delbert Thurman, Carol Seddon, Maggie Bates, Loretta Martens, Gudi Spurlin, Sibyl Gardner,
Kelly Ries & Jack Moody, White Elk Glass, Lisa Devine@Salon Margaux, Snowy Peaks Winery, MacDonald Book Shop, Tony Fink, Michael Hersch/Elycia Boyer, El Cielo Restaurant, Hugh McTeague, The Taffy Shop, Paul & Marguerite Besson, Trailhead Restaurant, Spirits of the Rocks/Leah, Deb Green, G & B Woodcrafts/Mitchisch.
Altogether, the Auxiliary was able to raise
close to $30,000. This event, which supports approximately 20% of GHAVFD's annual budget, was a tremendous success! If you missed this year, mark your calendar for next year's breakfast!
The Glen Haven Fire Department is a critical part of the emergency response community throughout southern Larimer County. The Department works closely with the Colorado State Patrol, Larimer County Sheriff's Department, Larimer County Emergency Services, the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Loveland Rural Fire Protection District, Estes Park Ambulance Service and other agencies to continue to provide emergency response to the Glen Haven community and the entire Estes Valley.
The Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Department is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. If you would like to donate, please send to: PO Box 53, Glen Haven, CO 80532. Fires are no longer seasonal events; they are year-round!
Again, THANK YOU for all your support! Photos credit Marsha Hobert
Learn With The League Meeting
Wednesday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain
Join the Estes Park League of Women Voters as we kick off our season of programs, beginning with this in-person event. All are welcome. No registration necessary.
Coloradans will likely be asked on the November ballot to follow Alaska’s example and adopt Final-Four Voting for most state and federal offices.
Celeste Landry of the Colorado LWV will explain this proposed statutory reform. Attendees can participate in a sample election and learn about the instantrunoff tabulation. Celeste will answer your questions about Final-Four Voting and Instant-Runoff Voting elections.
Celeste Landry, our keynote speaker for this program, grew up in Louisiana which didn’t hold primaries. Celeste moved to Colorado in 1994. She has been a member of the League of Women Voters for more than two decades. Celeste is a founding member of the Boulder County League’s Voting Methods Team. That team as well as the state Colorado League’s Alternative Voting Methods Task
Force educate voters about a variety of voting methods.
Our League proudly serves the community as a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties.
Celeste Landry
Estes Park Museum Program: Kurtis Kelly Presents F.O. Stanley At The Historic Fall River Hydroplant
This Friday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m. join local storyteller and reenactor, Kurtis Kelly as he presents F.O. Stanley and his impact on the area. Kelly will portray the entrepreneur as he brings this piece of Estes Park history to life. The program will take place at the Historic Fall River Hydroplant at 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park. This program is free and open to the public of all ages. Additionally, the Historic Fall River Hydroplant will be open to explore from 12 to 3 p.m. on the day. Yankee ingenuity had made the twin Stanley brothers famous by 1903: their innovations in photography, their steam-powered automobiles, and even a knack for violin-making were legendary. But that year, tuberculosis sent a dying F.O. Stanley to the West, seeking salvation. Not only would he recover, he and wife Flora fell in love with the Rockies, reveling in their new summer home, inspired to be part of its future. Six years later, Stanley opened one of the most famous hotels in the West, while befriending Enos Mills in a shared quest for a new national park, and using Stanley Steam Mountain Wagons to reintroduce the near-extinct elk. This New Englander's visionary spirit would pave the way for future generations to share in the joy of discovery of the Rocky
Mountains.
For over two decades, Kurtis Kelly’s first-person portrayals of history legends have thrilled and educated audiences of all ages. Through the magic of live storytelling, his one-man shows awaken the past, drawing upon thoughtfully-crafted and factually-accurate story arcs.
Estes Valley Community Center Announces Community Swap Event
The Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) is excited to announce a Community Swap Event on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., taking place in the lower level of the Community Center. This event provides booths spaces for community members and small businesses to exchange or sell items, connect with neighbors, and promote sustainable living practices.
The Community Swap will include a wide range of items such as clothing, books, toys, and household goods. Attendees are encouraged to bring items they no longer need and swap or sell them for something new. The event aims to reduce waste, encourage reuse, and strengthen community ties.
Julie Bunton, Programs Manager at EVCC, shared her enthusiasm: “We’re
thrilled to host this event and support our community. The Community Swap is a fantastic way for people to discover new treasures while promoting sustainability and local connections. With back-toschool season approaching, it’s a perfect time for parents to pass on outgrown clothes and find something new. We look forward to seeing everyone there!”
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Estes Valley Community Center, Lower Level
Vendor Booth Fee: $55
Admission: Free to the public
For more information, please contact Julie Bunton at julie@evrpd.com.
19th Annual John Denver Tribute Concert This Saturday, August 31
Throughout the world, the music of the late John Denver represents the best of the Colorado Rocky Mountain lifestyle.
Join Cowboy Brad Fitch and The TropiCowboy Band as they play Denver’s timeless songs this Saturday, August 31 at the Ruesch Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies.
This concert is presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation and is a fundraiser for their programs.
Fitch and his band will perform their tribute concert for the nineteenth year this Labor Day weekend. Never the same show from year to year, they include Denver’s best-known hits while also digging deep into his song catalogue.
“I am proud to perform with a talented six-piece band that interprets John Den-
ver’s music with both reverence and a whole lot of fun,” Fitch said. “It’s a special experience to hear this music performed live in the mountains of Colorado. These songs rekindle fond memories and bring tears of joy. I hope you will join us for this great music for a great cause.”
Jim Connors, writer of the song “Grandmas Feather Bed,” said “Brad’s band is the greatest, most innovative I’ve heard out there.” He performed with the TropiCowboy Band in Dillon, Colorado in 2019.
Reserved seating tickets are available online. Doors open at 4 p.m. with opening act Random and True playing at 5 p.m. and the John Denver Tribute Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Stanley Home Museum and Education Center Presents Vino on the Veranda with Cornelius Bond Friday Sept 13, 2024
Everyone knows of Bond Park, but do you know who Bond was?
Please join us for a delightful evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, friends, and history on the charming Stanley Home veranda. Soon you will be immersed in the stories and life of Cornelius Bond, a reenactment provided by Tom Bryant. He will be talking about his role in creating the road from Loveland to Estes Park and his relationship with F.O. Stanley. 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: $35 per person
Tickets required, purchase at stanleyhome.org (970)235-0062
Wine sponsored by Snowy Peaks Winery
All proceeds support the Historic Stanley Home Foundation
Photo by Marsha Hobert
EP NEWS
CPW Reminds People To Remain Bear Aware This Fall As Bears Become More Active
Its fat bear fall! Bears become more active in the fall as they prepare for winter. Do your part by keeping food sources secure to not attract bears to neighborhoods, homes and campsites.
Black bears in Colorado are entering hyperphagia and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to search out and eat as much food as possible as they fatten up for winter. In the coming months, it is critical that people are vigilant and proactive in removing all attractants from outside homes and campsites in order to prevent conflicts and encounters with black bears.
Twenty chicken sandwiches, 10 large orders of french fries, 10 soft drinks and 10 milkshakes is the approximate fast food order needed to total 20,000 calories. That is how many calories hyperphagia, an increase in feeding activity driven by biological need, drives a hungry black bear to consume every single day as they pack on the pounds to build up their fat reserves to survive the winter.
Over half of bear incident reports in 2023 occurred in the months of August, September and October. And as bears begin this annual quest to prepare for winter and hunt for food, Coloradans
may see more bear activity in urban areas.
Reported conflicts with bears most commonly result from attractants such as trash, bird seed, pet food, and barbecue grills. When bears become too comfortable around people, they can destroy property or even become a threat to human safety.
“Research shows that bears prefer natural sources of food. But they will seek out sources of human-provided food if it’s available which can become dangerous to humans,” said CPW Northwest Region Senior Wildlife Biologist Brad Banulis. “Preventing bears from relying on human food sources takes a community effort, and it's important that we all take proactive steps to limit human food sources in order to avoid any possible conflicts with bears and bear-proof our homes.”
bors and communities.
Bear-proofing your home:
Keep garbage in a well-secured location.
Only put out garbage on the morning of pickup.
Clean garbage cans regularly to keep them free of food odors: ammonia is effective.
Keep garage doors closed. Do not leave pet food or stock feed outside.
Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster.
Bird feeders are a major source of bear/human conflicts. Attract birds naturally with flowers and water baths. Do not hang bird feeders from April 15 to Nov. 15.
coolers in a locked vehicle.
Keep a clean camp, whether you’re in a campground or in the backcountry. When camping in the backcountry, hang food 100 feet or more from the campsite; don’t bring any food into your tent.
Cook food well away from your tent; wash dishes thoroughly.
Protecting your chickens, bees, livestock:
Keep chickens, bees and livestock in a fully covered enclosure, especially at
A black bear’s natural diet consists of berries, fruits, nuts, plants and grasses that grow naturally in the foothills and forests. When natural sources of food become scarce, a bear's drive to search for food can overcome its fear of humans.
Become Bear Aware
CPW offers a reminder that by taking
Don’t allow bears to become comfortable around your house. If you see one, haze it by yelling at it, throwing things at it and making loud noises to scare it off.
Secure compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food.
Clean the grill after each use, and clean up thoroughly after cookouts.
some simple precautions, you can avoid human/wildlife conflicts and help to keep bears wild. CPW encourages you to share Bear Aware information with your neigh-
If you have fruit trees, don't allow the fruit to rot on the ground.
Talk to your neighbors and kids about being Bear Aware.
Cars, traveling and campsites:
Lock your doors when you’re away from home and at night.
Keep the bottomfloor windows of your house closed when you're not at home.
Do not keep food in your vehicle; roll up windows and lock the doors of your vehicles.
When car-camping, secure all food and
night.
Construct electric fencing when possible.
Don’t store livestock feed outside. Keep enclosures clean to minimize animal odors.
Hang rags soaked in ammonia and/or Pine-Sol around the enclosure as a scent deterrent.
CPW asks all residents and visitors to help save Colorado’s bears by being actively bear aware throughout the late summer and fall seasons. Bear conflicts and, unfortunately, bear euthanization is most often traced back to human behavior. It is all of our responsibility to help minimize risks to humans and bears alike by being mindful of our impacts.
For more information on bears in Colorado, visit cpw.state.co.us/livingbears. If you have questions or need to report bear problems, call your nearest CPW office.
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Photo by DJ Hannigan
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EV Watershed Coalition Presents Notes From Underground: Roles Of Fungi In Fields And Forests
The next talk is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. Dr. Ken Kassenbrock teaches Mycology (BZ333) for the Department of Biology at CSU. As he states on his website, "...mushrooms require a healthy forest to grow; the relationship between fungi and trees is
important. Some species, such as chanterelles, porcini and truffles, absorb nutrients from trees and supply nutrients to their host in return. If the forest is out of balance, the mushrooms can’t thrive." Please join us to hear Notes from Underground: The Roles of Fungi in Fields and Forests.
Run Like The Wind 5K And Dog Jog In Allenspark This Saturday
After a four-year hiatus, the popular Run Like The Wind 5K, 2K And Dog Jog is returning to Allenspark. Considered one of the most picturesque highaltitude runs in the state, the return of the event is building excitement in the running community in Colorado.
“The 12th Run Like The Wind 5K, 2K and Dog Jog was a very popular event for more than a decade,” said Race Director Judy Koslov. Those of us at The Old Gallery are thrilled to be resurrecting the event, and we’re happy to see a lot of early registrations for the 5K, 2K non-competitive walk and dog walk.
The family friendly event also features Nacho Mama Tacos food truck, live music by The Reckless Ramblers and door prizes, including a two-night stay at the YMCA of the Rockies.
Runners and walkers and their dogs can register at GetMeRegistered.com, event ID 139463. All participants will receive a commemorative runner’s cap, bib number, pins, official timing/awards and door prize raffle ticket.
At an elevation of 8,504 ft., the 5K takes place on dirt roads that wind through wildflowers and pine forests, boasting views of high mountain peaks.
“Runners come from all over the Front Range and Denver enjoy this high altitude run, as well as visitors to our area,” said Koslov. “It’s a gorgeous course and a great way to enjoy a mountain morning."
It all starts with registration On Saturday, August 31 from 7-8:30 a.m. at The Old Gallery in Allenspark. Following the race there will be refreshments, awards and prizes for the top three finishers in age categories for male/female/non-binary runners. There will also be top three overall winners.
The 5K begins at 9 a.m. in front of the Allenspark Post Office. The non-competitive 2K begins at 9:10 a.m. The awards ceremony takes place at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. there will be a whimsical dog show and pet photo booth.
“Pet photos will be provided by Elena’s Barking Lot,” said Dog Show coordinator Cat Osban, one of the founders of the Run Like The Wind 5K. Dog Show categories include Waggiest Tail, Best Kept Coat, Best Rescue Story, Fastest Peanut Butter Licker and more. Judges are members of the Allenspark Pack Runners.
Registration for the 5K/Walk is $40, with an additional $5 entry fee for the Dog Jog. There is a $20 registration fee for the 2K non-competitive event and an additional $5 fee for the Dog Jog.
The event is sponsored by Sunshine Mountain Lodge, Trailblazer Broadband, Allenspark Pack Runners, Tree Huggers Trading Company, Rob Lewis of KL Realty and Annunciation Heights/Tahosa Coffee Shop.
More than 25 artists will be displaying their works at The Old Gallery from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. that day. “The Old Gallery is home to a wide variety of regional and nationally-acclaimed artists, photographers and jewelry designers,” said The Old Gallery Events Coordinator Brittni Hamilton. “We also have a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store here. It’s a great center for community, the arts and visitors.”
Allenspark is an unspoiled mountain town with gorgeous views and friendly people, just 20 minutes from Estes Park and 25 minutes from Lyons.
For more details about the race, printable registration forms and to register online visit theoldgallery.org. You’ll also find information about other special events, concerts, classes and more.
The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Hwy.7, 20 minutes south of Estes Park. It is a non-profit center for community, the arts and visitors.
For more information, contact Brittni Hamilton at info@theoldgallery.org or call 303-747-2906.
Fall Festival In Allenspark Features Chili, Chili And More Chili
Take a ride up to Allenspark on Saturday, September 21, for the Hilltop Guild's Fall Festival.
The centerpiece of the festival will be a chili lunch – lots of different kinds –from traditional meat and bean to white chicken chili and vegetarian chili. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and food service will begin at 11 a.m. and run to 2 p.m. The chili lunch will feature a bowl of chili, a piece of cornbread and a drink for $8. Desserts, pie or cobbler, will be $3 each.
and Estes Park Crossroads Ministry.
The Kelley House, home of the Hilltop Guild, is located between Nederland and Estes Park at 18720 Highway 7 (Peak-to-Peak Highway) south of Allenspark. The festival is free and there's plenty of parking.
The money raised will go to scholarships for students in Lyons, Allenspark and Estes Park. The Guild typically awards about seven scholarships a year to high school seniors, worth more than $11,000 total. The Guild also supports several additional philanthropies including the Allenspark Fire District and the Allenspark Food Bank, the One Spirit Native American School
The Fall Festival also will feature a White Elephant rummage sale including costume jewelry, glassware, china, and kitchenware. Additionally, many handmade items crafted by Guild weavers and quilters will be sold in the Boutique, some at a reduced rate. Several smaller quilts, made by Guild members, will be for sale.
The nearby Bunce School and Museum will be open, too. It's within easy walking distance of the Kelley House. Children love the old-fashioned oneroom schoolhouse.
"September is a beautiful time of year to visit the mountains," said Peg Daley, Guild president. "Please join us!"
Knitting & Crocheting Get-Together
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, September 10, 2024, 5:007:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:007:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:007:30 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.
EVICS Family Resource Center is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and children in the Estes Valley. Bank of Estes Park is proud to support them by sponsoring their primary fundraising event—a
gala which is being held at the Seven Keys Lodge this year on September 14th. If you would like to find out more, or if you would like to donate, simply go to www.evics.org.
Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast
This Sat., Aug. 31
There will be a Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast held on Saturday, August 31 - weather permitting, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Masonic Lodge1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Spaces are available for rent for just $20.00. For details call: 970-577-8585.
Trace Bundy Free Performances At YMCA Of The Rockies
This Sunday, Sept 1, Trace Bundy will be the guest musician for the 10:00 a.m. worship in Hyde Chapel. He will also perform a concert at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
From Boulder, Colorado, Bundy is a world-renowned acoustic guitar player known for his phenomenal performances and creative musical style. Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.
Bundy’s unique career has brought him across the world, with sold-out concerts in 28 countries and counting – from high-tech performance halls in South Korea and Italy, to remote villages in Zimbabwe and Guatemala. He has independently sold over 150,00 albums on his record label, Honest Ninja Music. His video clips circulate virally
at astonishing speed, with over 45 million YouTube views to date
In 2008 Bundy earned the title of “Most Promising New Talent” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and came in third in the same magazine's "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist of the Year" category. Audiocast Magazine from Austin, Texas, claims, “Bundy's live show is without a doubt an event that needs to be witnessed rather than told about.”
Over the past couple of years, Trace has shared the stage with Knopfie (Dire Straits), Bill Nershi (String Cheese), Brandi Carlile, Olivia Newton-John, Judy Collins, and Chris Hillman(the Bryds) among others.
To learn more about Trace Bundy and his music, visit www.tracebundy.com/.
The concert will be held in the newly renovated Hyde Chapel on the YMCA grounds. The recently completed renovation has readied Hyde Chapel for the future while honoring its rich history.
Are you looking for something to do this Fall and Winter? Like to play pool? New teams are
Newcomers’ 2024 Annual Picnic
The Estes Park Newcomers Club kicked off its 2024-2025 year during its annual picnic on Sunday, August 25th, at the town’s O’Connor Pavilion. About 75 current, prospective and former members attended and brought 59.4 pounds of donations for Crossroads Ministries’ food pantry.
President Kate Arterburn announced that the club will be celebrating its 60th anniversary throughout the year. We would love to have any former members of the club to join us at our events this year. Graduates can register for a login and password to the Newcomers’ website which will give access to the calendar and the ability to register for any event. There is also an Estes Park Newcomers Club Facebook
page that you are welcome to join for current information.
The Estes Park Newcomers September 19th General Meeting will be a potluck dinner at the Estes Valley Community Center featuring Paul Capo, Assistant Chief of Operations and Training, Estes Valley Fire Protection District, as our speaker. The theme of the evening is Great Balls of Fire so wear your tie-dye, peace symbol and flower power 60s shirts!
Estes Park Newcomers Club hosts a wide variety of events and activities to help new residents make new friends, learn about Estes Park, and give back to the community.
For more information visit the website at estesparknewcomers.org.
This Sunday night concert is a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2024 Summer Worship program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2024 Summer Worship activities at ymcarockies.org/Activities, and follow the link to the latest Activity Schedule. If interested in playing or starting a team contact Joyce Hughes at (970) 586-2281
Fall Gardening To Support Spring Success
The Estes Park Garden Club invites you to hear from three talented local gardeners, each sharing a different aspect of fall gardening that will bring beauty and health to your spring garden! The session will be held on September 9, 10:30 a.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library Eli Ertl will speak about the seed collection process including timing of seed collection, methods of seed collection, seed cleaning, seed storage,
and germinating seeds vs. direct seeding.
Joan Sapp will speak about how to plant beloved daffodils to welcome spring. She will also give honorable mentions to a few other worthwhile bulbs.
Frank Lancaster will share his fall landscape checklist to help your garden get off to a healthy start next spring. Everyone is invited to attend.
Deep Space Exploration Topic Of Next EVAS Meeting
Deep Space Exploration at Lockheed Martin Space Division is the subject of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting. EVAS, in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house and lecture on Saturday, August 31. This talk was originally scheduled for last October but had to be cancelled because of the weather. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.
What will space exploration and activities look like in the future?
Whether it’s going to the Moon and Mars or investigating the origins of life, Lockheed Martin Deep Space Exploration (DSE) leads the way. It operates at the intersection of mission complexity and uncertainty. The DSE team’s robotic spacecraft exploration heritage, in both past and current missions is forefront in this endeavor. The speaker will discuss the DSE approach to mission development using the OSIRIS-REx and the Mars Sample Return missions to illustrate how this is accomplished.
Our speaker this month is Mr. Ari
Vogel. Mr. Vogel is the Director, Commercial Civil Space Systems Engineering Lockheed Martin Space. In this capacity, he is responsible for execution and growth in robotic deep space exploration markets, providing customer astonishment, and developing and implementing strategies for long term customer and business success. He brings 20 years of space systems experience to the organization. Ari is responsible for some of the well-known spacecraft exploring, or soon to be exploring, our solar system and studying the universe. These include OSIRIS-REx, Mars Sample Return, DAVINCI, VERITAS, Janus, Lunar Trailblazer, Dragonfly, Juno, Lucy, MAVEN, MRO, Hubble, and Mars Odyssey.
Mr. Vogel is a passionate, people leader and has made significant contributions to developing a talent pipeline via new employee programs and engagement. Mr. Vogel graduated with Honors from Santa Clara University with a Master of Science in Engineering Management and Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He enjoys substitute teaching, coaching and exploring our world with his wife and two boys.
The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot adjacent to the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a questionand-answer period, lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through the telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org
Ari Vogel
The Moose Of His Lifetime
By: Brad Manard
Every year, Marcie took her grandfather on an outdoor adventure for just the two of them. It is their special time together to stay connected and build memories. This year was his 91st birthday. His legs weren’t quite as capable, his energy level not as high, but his spirit was strong.
Marcie had hired RMNPhotogrpaher Tours to show them the wonders of Rocky Mountain National Park. As we had headed into the park, she had whispered to me, “My grandfather has never seen a moose. If you could find us a moose…?”
The pressure was on. I knew we saw moose on many of our tours, but it was certainly not guaranteed. Still, I wanted her grandfather to experience seeing one of Colorado’s shiras moose. They are both dynamic and intimidating while being beautiful and bold.
As our tour moved into Horseshoe Park, I was hopeful for an early sighting. Would a moose be in the meadow, or better yet, Sheep Lakes? Would it be a simple moose sighting from across the meadow, or would it be a “moose experience” with a bold, full antlered bull moose close enough for cell phone pictures? I wanted it to be a “moose experience,” so I searched the meadow to no avail. No moose experience as we moved past “Horseshoe Park.”
We made it up the Alluvial Fan where they listened intently about the flood of 1982. As the car began to trudge up Old Fall River Road, I told them of Enos Mills and the history of the park. Eventually, we made it to the ranger cabin in Willow Park. As there has often been, I hoped a moose might be grazing on the willows…a “moose experience” for sure.
Instead, a bull elk strolled through, likely searching for a harem to gather as this was the fall of year.
At the Alpine Visitor Center, Marcie’s grandfather stood in awe of the view, asking the name of each peak. I offered a weak apology for not yet seeing a
traveler.
The drive down was fun and conversational as I shared unique tidbits of RMNP information. Rounding the curve passing Hidden Valley, I looked into the opening of the grassy area. Startled, I pointed. There, moving from the trees
moose. I knew our best chances had passed us by, but he waved me off his hand reaching out as if to torch the mountains. “How can you not be inspired by this?”
Driving down Trail Ridge Road, I still hoped we might find a moose, maybe at the Beaver Ponds or Sheep Lakes where an afternoon moose feeding was not unusual. The bulls would dip their heads in the water to find the moist aqua grasses, lifting up as water rained down from their antlers. That, I thought, would be a treat for this 91 year old
was a huge bull moose, its antlers a tint of red from the shedding of velvet.
For a moment he paused, and Marcie gasped, lifting her cell phone as she snapped images. Then, just as quickly, the massive bull moose turned running into the golden Aspen trees. Her grandfather was bouncing in his seat, excited to have seen a moose. Not just seen, but this one had been fairly close and quite impressive.
At the next pullout, I turned around, and Marcie looked at me curiously.
“Where are we going?” she asked.
“Where he’s going,” I told her.
Driving back, I turned into Hidden Valley, moving halfway down the parking lot. There, we stepped outside of the truck, and Marcie
helped her father with the big step down. I told them, “Stand here beside the truck. There’s a stream right down there that the moose often follow. If we’re lucky, we’ll see him.”
A moment later, I saw the tip of his antlers moving among the willows along the creek. Pointing, I instructed, “Watch right there.”
As we watched, from below the hill appeared the giant bull moose. Massive and dynamic, he came over the rise, his chest with a powerful thrust as he walked. His antlers were huge and intimidating, a hint of velvet still lingering.
I heard Marcie’s gasp, then her father began jumping up and down, or at least jumping as a 91 year old might. “This is great,” he spoke out loud. “My first moose and he’s a big one.” His cell phone up, he pushed the button time and time again.
For the next few minutes we watched the magnificent bull moose walk through the grasses, move down near the creek, rub his antlers against the bushes to free them of the remaining velvet, and head up the valley following the creek. All the while, my 91 year old guest talked on. Excited over the moose’s size and presence, RMNPhotographer Tours had given a 91 year old man a wildlife thrill.
Marcie thanked me, so appreciative as her father asked, “He was a big one, wasn’t he?” I answered him truthfully. “Sir, that was the moose of a lifetime.”
Photos by Brad Manard
Please, Bring The Children
By: Scott Wilseck
Labor Day weekend will mark the third Silent Film Festival of 2024 at the historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park. Each festival runs the same three movies for three days. The previous two fests took place over Memorial Day weekend and a week in mid-July. A funny thing happened at the July festival. We had a record crowd for the third date and the crowd contained a larger than normal percentage of children. Children 12 and under are free to enter the theatre as long as they are ac companied by a paying adult, and they thoroughly enjoyed the movies. Children are more prone to laugh aloud. The laughter becomes contagious and the entire audience seemed to let loose and just enjoy the films. I think the kids actually taught the adults to just sit back and enjoy the films. These are films that are funny and just made to provide a good time. There are no deep messages or statements made in the films, other than the fact that it’s ok to just enjoy yourself for a couple of
hours. It’s a great family experience. While all of this mayhem and comedy is taking place on the big screen, I am watching the film at the front of the theatre from my piano stool playing music that accompanies the action on the screen. I have my back to the audience, and it’s always interesting to me when the laughs come. Sometimes I expect them in certain places in the film, but sometimes the audience reaction is a total surprise to me. So bring the kids, and try to be a big kid yourself while you watch the films. You might discover a different way to have fun with your family.
This third session features three giants of the silent era. Laurel and Hardy star in “Bacon Grabbers” about a pair of bumbling characters commissioned to repossess a large radio possessed by someone who is delinquent in their payments. Like most Laurel and Hardy films, a simple situation grows to a disastrous hilarious dilemma. Fatty Arbuckle stars in “Mabel Adrift” about a newlywed couple whose honeymoon in their new house by the sea is very entertaining. Charlie Chaplin starts in “The Count” where, like in many of his films, Charlie infiltrates high society and attempts to win the affections of a rich young lady.
The films will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 31 and Labor Day (September 2) at 2 p.m. The cost of an adult ticket is $13. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by a paying theatre goer. Be sure to arrive a half hour early to hear me play my favorite songs on the old upright piano sitting at the front of the theatre. It’s my way of warming up my fingers to accompany the films of the day. I have a list of songs that even if I play fast, I can’t even cover in a half hour. So if you want, come up to the front and point to the song you want to hear. I’ll do my best to squeeze it in before the films start.
SUMMER HOURS
(through Sunday, September 1)
Thursday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
SPECIAL HOURS
Closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day
Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Capturing Human Drama Through History: Author Talk with Garrett Graff Ⓡ
Tuesday, September 10, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Don’t miss this moving conversation with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff. An expert at captur-
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ing human drama, Graff will speak about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, including 9/11 and D-Day. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. September’s featured title, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly by Margareta Magusson, is a wise, funny, and eminently practical reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead.
ALL AGES
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, September 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Wednesday, September 11, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, September 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Build your digital skills, including using your smartphone, accessing websites and accounts online, improving online communications, and more. Appointments required; sign up at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org. Service offered in English and Spanish. Presented by AmeriCorps service members.
Hunter Education Course Ⓡ
Sunday, September 8, 14:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Interested in hunting in Colorado? Join Colorado Parks & Wildlife certified hunter education instructor Eris Audette for this Conclu-
sion Class (the online course must be completed first). All information provided at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org. Paint a Fall Sign Ⓡ
Thursday, September 12, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Makerspace
Add to your autumn décor with an adorable fox sign! Paint and assemble a pre-cut wooden piece, then add a bow and hanger. Recommended for adults, teens, and tweens.
ADULTS
Election Information with the League of Women Voters of Estes Park
Thursday, September 5, 12 - 2 p.m., Library Atrium
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on hand to help with voter registration, important election dates, and other information about voting in local, regional, and national elections.
Power Outage Preparedness Ⓡ
Monday, September 9, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., Wasson Room
Sudden power outages and disasters can occur without warning, often creating frustration and confusion for customers. Join Town of Estes Park Power & Communications staff to learn how to best prepare for an outage event.
Wilderness Survival Skills for Women Ⓡ
Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace
Sharon Saternus, founder of Femme Trek, will lead a wilderness survival basics workshop tailored to female day hikers. Topics will include shelter building, signaling and navigation, and more.
Sourdough Starter for Beginners Ⓡ
Saturday, September 14, 10 - 11 a.m., Makerspace
repeated Tuesday, September 17, 1011 a.m., Makerspace
Saturday, September 14, 2 - 3 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Tuesday, September 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace
Create a poster to help promote Arbor Day in 2025! We’ll provide the supplies, you supply the creativity. We’re partnering with the sign makers of the Estes Valley for this fun contest. Full details at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org.
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 Bo: Sat., September 7 at 11 a.m.
Storybook Explorers: Sat., September 14 at 11:15 a.m.
Storytime Friends Block Party
Thursday, September 5, 10 - 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Friday, September 6, 10 - 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Saturday, September 7, 10 - 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Drop in and build blocks at different stations around the storytime room! Recommended for ages 0-5. Please note that block parties will take the place of regular storytimes this week. Around the World Crafts Ⓡ Friday, September 13, 3:45 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room
Make and color Mexican tin folk art, Chinese dragon wooden gliders, European stained glass window clings, and velvet mandalas. Presented as part of the community-wide Welcoming Week celebration.
MAKERSPACE
3D Printer Training Class Ⓡ
Monday, September 9, 5 - 6 p.m. For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).
Learn how to make (and maintain) a sourdough starter so you can have access to fresh bread any time you’d like!
TEENS & KIDS
Lego Club: Build a School Ⓡ
Saturday, August 31, 3 - 4 p.m., Hondius Room
Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, we’ll be creating schools and classrooms.
Lego Club: Build a Zipline Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 11, 11 a.m.12 p.m., Hondius Room
Design and engineer your own zipline design, then build it out and test it using Lego minifigures.
Teen Advisory Council Ⓡ
Thursday, September 12, 6 - 7 p.m., Hondius Room
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.
Arbor Day Poster Contest Ⓡ
Laser Cutter Training Class Ⓡ Monday, September 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m. For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 16, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Wasson Room
View the agenda and meeting materials at estesvalleylibrary.org/board. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
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Get “Back to Basics” At The Library This September
In recent years, the Estes Valley Library has joined agencies and organizations across the country by participating in National Preparedness Month. September has become a time to review our level of readiness and plan for what to do when disasters or emergencies arise.
This year, we’re expanding the theme of preparedness by offering programs, collections, and resources that bring us “Back to Basics.” From power outages to survival skills, sourdough starters to canning kits, we’ll focus on how to build and maintain our own base camp for what may lie ahead.
For example, what happens when the power goes out? And how can we best prepare for sudden outages? On September 9, staff from the Town of Estes Park Power and Communications department will share their power outage response plans while teaching us how to prepare for loss-of-power events. Bring your questions!
For many of us, recreating in the backcountry is a great way to maintain our physical and mental health. Spending time in the wilderness, though, comes with its own risks. On Sep-
tember 10, Sharon Saternus, the founder of Femme Trek, will host a survival basics workshop, specifically tailored to women day hikers. Attendees will learn about shelter building, fire and water, signaling and navigating, and more.
CPR is a vital skill for everyone to learn. On September 25, we’re partnering with the Red Cross to offer a “Hands Only CPR” training. Tween, teen, and adult participants are invited to this free class to learn how to check for consciousness, contact appropriate authorities, and give continuous chest compressions.
The bears, pikas, and other woodland creatures are stocking up on food for winter, so why shouldn’t we? Throughout the month, join us for Sourdough Starter classes and DIY Protein Bar seminars. Patrons can also check out the canning kit from the Library of Things – it comes with all the equipment to pickle up those summer vegetables.
Spend some time thinking and planning ahead this September! Learn more about Back to Basics programs and collections at estesvalleylibrary.org.
St. Bartholomew’s Annual Pastie & Chutney Fundraiser
St. Bartholomew’s Church is having their annual Pastie and Chutney sales beginning Monday, September 2nd! There will be regular pasties, glutenfree pasties, and chutney available this year. Quantities are limited. You may order up to two bags of pasties (regular and gluten-free bags contain 6 pasties) and two jars of chutney. The order
Estes Park Labor Day Arts And Crafts Show In Bond Park – Presented By The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club
This weekend, Aug 31-Sep 2, is the 42nd Annual Estes Park Labor Day Arts and Crafts show in Bond Park, hosted by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary. The show is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday. estesartscrafts.com.
The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club has been hosting the Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts show since 2009. This long-running show, originally hosted by the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years, is a favorite for thousands of locals and visitors alike. This weekend marks the 42nd anniver sary of this Show.
Local artists will be displaying their jewelry, photography, cloth ing, painting, ceramics, leather and metal works of art to amazing wood pieces and much more! Make sure you stop by the kid’s table for some "crafty” time and the Silent Auction tent to bid on one of the many donated items from the vendors. You might just go away a winner.
8. Estes
Citizens 9. Estes Valley Community Gardens
10. Estes Valley Crisis Advocates
11. Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success
12. Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation (books for children in need)
13. Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Dept.
14. Habitat for Humanity
15. Larimer County Partners, Inc
16. League of Women Voters
17. Listening at the Legion
18. Muriel MacGregor Charitable Trust
19. The Estes Park Learning Place (scholarships for tutoring)
form can be found on the church’s website at www.stbartsepiscopalchurch.org. Payment may be either via credit card or check, though credit card payment is preferred. Should you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Shirey via email (c.shirey65@gmail.com), text or phone (936.755.5637).
The Labor Day Arts and Crafts show is one of two fundraisers hosted by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary each year. The other fundraiser is our 30th Annual Autumn Gold Festival of Beer, Brats and Bands, a community event in Bond Park coming up the weekend of September 21 and 22. (estesparkautumngold.com)
Here’s what Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary did locally with the funds they raised last year. They awarded $38,000 of community grants to the following Estes Park non-profits providing important services:
1. Boys & Girls Club of America (Estes Summer program)
2. Crossroads Ministry (direct services to clients) 3. Estes Nonprofit Network
Estes Park Club Sports
Estes Park Education Foundation
Estes Park Elementary
Estes Park Salud Foundation
In addition, a total of $4,500 was awarded to Blue Santa, Boy Scouts, African Water project, Toys for Tots, EP Ham Radio Program and EP Pet Association; $8,000 was a matching contribution based on membership’s personal contribution to a local non-profit, $5,000 was awarded to the Longmont Veterans Community Project, and $18,000 was awarded in educational scholarships by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Foundation to Estes Park high school graduates.
These contributions to local groups couldn’t be possible without the support of generous sponsors, vendors, volunteers, patrons and participants at these events. The list of these generous sponsors for the 2024 events can be found at estesartscrafts.com. Please thank them for giving back to the community.
Come join us at our Tuesday morning club meetings. Members begin gathering for coffee and/or a buffet breakfast at the American Legion Post 119 at 6:30 a.m. The business meeting begins at 7:00 a.m. and concludes promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Bond Park – Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show. Photo by Cathy Alper
The phone message sounded so ominous, and rightfully so. A dear friend had been moved to Hospice in a Front Range hospital, ‘please pray’. We did, and even more as we learned more about her deteriorating condition. But, several hours later, the expected call came. She had just passed away, her family by her side. Our hearts are filled with grief…for us, not for her…she had suffered with cancer for a long time, so it was a relief for her, in light of the future awaiting her. You see, Gale is a Christian, lifelong and faithful. God’s promise is sure. “Be faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life.” (Rev. 2:10)
As I thought about her life and passing I thought first how seemingly appropriate that it occurred so soon after all the activities of the Olympics. She ‘competed’ gallantly in the race of life and now she was prepared for her reward. As people who competed in Paris did, and went home to adoring crowds of admiring countrymen, so she was going home to the same. The Hebrew writer reminds us that “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses…other ‘winners’…we should run the race, looking unto Jesus the Author and Perfecter of our faith.” (Heb. 12:1-2) Gale did… and now she takes her place with the other great people of God.
But on second thought, in light of all that this dear woman struggled with in life, as do so many of us, it dawned on me that there is an even better illustration to depict the struggle and the victory. Some years ago, my wife and I were blessed to serve on a mission to the Big Island of Hawaii. When we arrived we learned that we were renting the last vehicle on the Island available…it was IronMan World Championship week. As I look back after our dear friend’s passing…and think of so many others…I realize that this is an even better depiction of what we, and so many of you, experience in our ‘race’ of life. The IronMan competition requires the contestants to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, then bike 112 miles, then run 26 miles to the finish line. We assisted the Boy Scouts with passing out GaterAde to each cyclist as they went by, so we saw them in the middle of competition. Then, after all had gone by, we went to the ‘finish line’ and watched as each ‘victor’ crossed the line after their grueling ordeal. As you can imagine, that was an even more realistic picture of life. Each competitor who finished, was exhausted, totally worn out, often sick, as they crossed the line. And this is the way that our friend Gale, and many…especially of us older residents of Estes Park…feel. Our life’s race, we are often reminded, is not a ‘sprint’ (perhaps like the Olympics) it is a lifelong ‘marathon’, an ‘endurance race’. But, hopefully, we are determined to ‘compete faithfully’ and ‘finish’ our race. As we drove to the ‘finish line’ to cheer on the IronMan winners, we came upon a man carrying his disabled bike. We stopped and offered to load his bike in and give him a ride. He shook his head adamantly, “No! I’m going to finish the race!” Hours later we watched as he finally limped across the line...another winner.
There are many times in the running of our race that we end up with a ‘broken bike’ or a ‘broken body’ and are tempted to quit. Gale felt that way as she dealt with her cancer. I felt that way with mine. Perhaps you also. But refuse to give in. You might let someone help you ‘carry the bike’…faithful Christians stand ready to do just that…but determine to faithfully finish your life’s race, ‘looking unto Jesus the Author and Perfecter of your faith’. Please let us know how we can help. (720-530-6446)
Bob Lewis
Muralist Michael Young Creates “Evening River” At Estes Park Health
With a serene river, a towering mountain, aspens, ponderosas, and flowers, “Evening River” is the newest beautiful mural on the first floor of Estes Park Health.
Local muralist Michael Young painted this wall over the last couple of weeks. The result is a lasting tribute to the beauty that surrounds Estes Park residents and the town’s many visitors.
“The scene is a collection of some of the best parts of living in the mountains,” Young explained. “It’s got a different sort of time of day than I am used to painting. You can tell on the mountain that we’re probably looking at a sunset. Then we have the dark trees, the pines and the ponderosas, which aren’t getting as much sun. You are starting to get the mystery of twilight around them. Through it all you have this river which cools the whole scene down. I think that’s the greatest part of the serenity of the whole mural is the slow-moving river. It’s moving slow enough that you’ve got the flowers growing around it.”
strength and the ponderosa pines have a sturdiness about them. He also added some representatives of the local fauna.
“I put some animals in it this time,” he said. “I chose a majestic elk just chilling. You know his wives are around somewhere. And then the magpie which just says, ‘I’m here. I’m watching you.’”
The mural also includes many exposed rocks which serve as a source of differing colors for the painting.
“I just wanted to show that rocks have beauty, too,” he noted. “They also have a building block design.”
Young signed his masterpiece by putting his name on a sign which looks like a trailhead marker.
When you are standing in the front lobby, the mural is to the right and down the hall. Look for it the next time you visit EPH.
The flowers are a lovely mix of yellow, purple, pink, and red. Young asked his friends what kind of flowers would be growing around an alpine river and chose them accordingly. A baby aspen also springs up along the riverbank. Young noted the aspens represent
“The hospital needs the chance for some escape beyond the walls,” Young stated. “There are additional ways to take care of ourselves like getting lost in the nature that surrounds us. Instantly you are transported out of your situation. Any way you can heal beyond being at the hospital, go for it.”
This is the third mural Young has painted at the hospital in 2024. Look for more of his beautiful work to grace the walls of EPH in 2025.
Friday, Sep 13 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ Pasta Salad
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 Tuesday, Sep 3rd, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Aug 30th. 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
This is the third mural Young has painted at the hospital in 2024. Photos by Wendy Rigby/Estes Park Health
“Evening River” is the newest beautiful mural on the first floor of Estes Park Health.
Young signed his masterpiece by putting his name on a sign which looks like a trailhead marker.
EPH Physician Clinic Implementing Changes To Improve Care, Service, Efficiency
The Estes Park Health Physician Clinic is rolling out a new staffing model in the clinic to begin on September 3, 2024. The clinic wants to be sure you hear about these changes before they happen. There will be no changes to your PCP (Primary Care Provider). The new staffing model uses teams of people who will be more focused on one role instead of individuals who have many roles. This will help us be more efficient in providing care to you and providing it in a timelier fashion. Here are the changes that will take place in the coming months:
1. We have already changed how ur-
gent/same-day appointments work so you should notice that you are able to see your PCP more often during these times instead of one doctor set aside to see patients with urgent needs.
2. You may notice the person checking you in for your appointment might be someone different. We are making a few staffing adjustments in that area, and then going forward you should see the same rooming assistants for your appointments.
3. There will be a team responsible for procedures and nurse visits. You will have someone from this team who will take care of your vaccines, allergy shots, ear washings, etc. during your appointments and nurse visits.
4. There will be a team of nurses who will take your phone calls. We will be revising the clinic phone tree to give you direct access to a nurse, and the ability to leave a voicemail for urgent calls during business hours. This will be called the Urgent Nurse Line. These voicemails will be answered as soon as possible the same day, so if you need medical care that cannot wait several hours then you should seek care in the ED or Urgent Care Center. After 5
Oratorio Society Set To Begin Rehearsals For November Concerts
p.m., there will not be an option to leave a voicemail but there will be directions for connecting you with the on-call provider. The Urgent Nurse Line will not handle urgent medication refill requests.
5. The Triage Nurse is transitioning to the Internal Medicine Nurse and the Family Medicine & Pediatric Nurse. These nurses will still discuss your concerns and recommend care based on protocols. They will also prioritize
calls based on urgency as they have always done. They will not be able to provide care for walk-in patients, so it’s best for you to call instead.
6. Clinic Registration has increased its staffing, so you should be able to get through to a staff person more easily now. Non-urgent calls should be handled by Clinic Registration, and the Urgent Nurse Line should be reserved for urgent calls.
request to the clinic, then you do not need to contact the clinic, even for controlled medications. The pharmacy will let you know if you need to contact the clinic.
8. There will be multiple teams answering phone and portal messages so your needs can be taken care of as quickly as possible. Non-urgent calls and all portal messages will have a response time of up to 24-72 hours. Please utilize the Urgent Nurse Line for urgent needs that need attention the same day.
9. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointments and do the My Health Connection (MHC) check-in before you arrive. This will make your check-in at the front desk much quicker and will give you maximum time with your provider. If you check in more than seven minutes late for your appointment, you will be required to reschedule. This is to give your provider the time needed to provide quality care.
10. Please get the UCHealth My Health Connection (MHC) app if you haven’t already. There are many benefits to having MHC including access to your medical records and the ability to communicate with your medical team through the portal.
11. Please come to your annual visit prepared to discuss only one or two concerns. If you have more than two
7. All medication refills should be initiated through the pharmacy instead of the clinic. This is the most efficient and quickest way to get your medications refilled, so please call your pharmacy first. Contacting the clinic first or contacting both the pharmacy and the clinic creates delays and duplications. If the pharmacy can send an electronic
concerns, please schedule an additional appointment. We want your provider to have time to give your concerns the attention they need so you can receive the highest quality of care.
The Physician Clinic staff hopes you will find these changes help us provide the highest quality care in a timely manner. The clinic exists to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of all we serve. That’s our mission!
The Oratorio Society, under the direction of Robert Howard, will begin rehearsals in September for our November 22nd and 23rd concerts. The orchestra will begin rehearsals Sunday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies (PCCR) Fellowship Hall 1700 Brodie Avenue. Strings are always welcome. The chorus will begin rehearsals Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m., also at PCCR, in the sanctuary.
$10.00 dues. Please arrive 10 minutes early to receive your music.
Cynthia DiLauro, MD, is an internal medicine specialist at Estes Park Health.
Pediatrician Dr. Megan Ross sees patients at Estes Park Health.
Robyn Zehr, DO, is one of Estes Park Health’s Family Practice doctors.
EPH ED Physician Dr. Thomas Leigh Is Retiring
ED physician Dr. Thomas Leigh is retiring from Estes Park Health. The following is his message to the hospital and the community:
“I will retire after 39 years from the practice of medicine on September 1, 2024. In addition to my family, I am grateful for so many things.
First, thanks to the roughly 120,000
professionals whose courage, dedication, determination, resilience, intelligence, and patience have helped them to provide extraordinary comfort and care for our patients. I am moved to tears when I think of how hard you work, how much you care, how good you are, and how many times you have kept me out of trouble. ED nurses are
people who have entrusted me with their health and allowed me to care for them. It has been an indescribable honor.
Second, my most sincere thanks to all those who have helped me along the way:
• The astonishing nurses and EMS
best ED docs I’ve ever worked with.
I have been supremely lucky to end my career in Estes Park. Anna and I are so fortunate that she had the good sense to insist that we move here from Alaska.
Estes Park Health is a gem of a critical access hospital. We have a very good and very committed medical staff. It has been, and hopefully always will be, an essential part of this community and a critical service for our residents and our many visitors.
really rare.
• My mentors at the University of Colorado, the University of Michigan, and Denver General Hospital.
• And, of course, all the hospital support staff, from IT to housekeeping, to facilities, maintenance, materials management, billing, and administration.
• And finally, to my partners, Drs. Chris Daley, Scott Chew and John Meyer who are some of the
In July, two young residency trained, board certified ED physicians, Paige Machado, MD, and Zachary Blea, MR, will join Estes Park Emergency Associates. Please welcome them and support them as you have me and Anna. We look forward to retirement in Estes Park. We will always be available to help any of our neighbors in need. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
hands down, the best nurses in the medical universe, and our EPH medics are second to none.
• My colleagues: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Social Workers, and Case Managers who have helped me and taught me, when I was in over my head, which was not
Dr. Thomas Leigh is retiring from Estes Park Health after a 39-year career in medicine.
Photos courtesy of Dr. Thomas Leigh
Dr. Leigh and his wife Anna will be retiring in Estes Park.
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Estes Valley Plein Air
Estes Valley Plein Air Gala Opening Day -
News From The Art Center Of Estes Park
Friday, August 30, Gala Reception 5–7 p.m. Awards at 6:00 p.m. All artwork is for sale.
Estes Valley Plein Air Sale and Exhibition
August 30 – September 29
Estes Park welcomes well-known artists from all over the country for the 6th Annual Estes Valley Plein Air (EVPA) event hosted by the Art Center of Estes. These juried and invited artists have a limited amount of time to paint "en plein air," a French term meaning "in open air." They paint on location in Rocky Mountain National Park and within 50 miles of the Estes Valley. A plein air event has been a part of Estes Park for over 30 years and the Art Center is honored to continue this tradition.
This juried show features artists working in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, and gouache and the paintings completed during EVPA will be revealed at the gala opening and awards ceremony on Friday, August 30 at the Art Center of Estes Park from 5-7 p.m. and will be for sale for a month, attracting many art collectors and plein air aficionados. The 2024 event was held August 22-28, with the show opening August 30 and running through September 29.
For more information visit www.ArtCenterOfEstes.com or to help make events like this possible in our community please donate at www.ArtCenterofEstes.com/EventSponsorship. Even the smallest donations help the Art Center provide an exceptional experience to the artists as well as provide an enriching cultural experience for the community.
Satellite Exhibits:
Estes Park Health, US Bank, with newly hung exhibit of artwork by Connie Schmidt and exhibits at VERT, Snowy Peaks Winery, and at the Bank of Estes Park. The public is invited to visit these exhibits
Social Media:
The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website (www.artcenterofestes.com) but we are on Facebook (ArtCenterOfEstes) and Instagram (artcenterofep)
The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.
Jazz Fest At Performance Park A Resounding Success
The Jazz Fest's return to Performance Park was a resounding success, thanks to perfect late summer weather and an enthusiastic crowd. Chuck Varilek, director of the Estes Park Jazz Big Band commented, “The performances by the Estes Park Jazz Big Band, John Mills Orchestra, and Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra were met with great appreciation from the several hundred attendees. Each band expressed their eagerness to return for Jazz Fest 2025, which will return to its two-day format.”
A special thank you goes out to our sponsors, whose support made this event, as well as the scholarship for
Estes Park High School Band students continuing their music education in college ensembles, possible. We extend particular recognition to Estes Park News for their exceptional support. Their efforts were crucial to the event's success, as an audience survey revealed that nearly 75% of attendees learned about the Jazz Fest through EPNews.
Corporate Sponsors:
Community Hearing Center, Dr. Corey Workman
Estes Park News, Kris & Gary Hazelton
Estes Park Health
Fine Arts Guild Of The Rockies
Raven's Roast, Shannon McGlothlen
Visit Estes Park
Rocky Mountain Pharmacy
Town Of Estes Park
Summer Residents Association
Individual Sponsors:
Mark & Tamra Wittenberg
John & Dolores Willome
Dennis McDonald
Rebecca Detterline & Friends & Family of Jenna O. Williams
Deb Bialeschki
Karla Henderson
Dave & Jan Scott
Richard & Linda Klapper
Captain Tom Maher
Gordon & Anne Slack
514 Grand Estates Dr - H3550 W Elkhorn Ave - A2
Gymkhana 2024
The Estes Park Equestrian Club (EPEC) held its 17th Annual Gymkhana at the Estes Park Event Complex on Saturday, August 10th Gymkhana usually refers to equestrian games and is designed to test the teamwork and strength of the relationship between horse and rider to perform challenging, coordinated tasks,
often at speed, such as barrel racing and pole bending. The trail course is designed to present horse and rider with obstacles they might find on any of the trails in our area as well as some surprise elements they might never have seen.
The EPEC Gymkhana welcomes participants of all ages and is designed to enable riders to show off their skills, to practice with their horse in a public arena, and to learn how to work with their horse in a supportive environment.
This year Lisa Strother judged the
equitation classes and timed events as well as skill events while Kim Lankford Banker, in an adjacent arena, judged and assisted participants through a challenging trail course. Ribbons were awarded to the winners of each individual event. Additionally, prizes were given to the overall winners of the day in four age categories.
This year’s winners are Victoria Martinez Avina in the seven and under age
group, Neve Cooper in the 8-18 group, Holly Sprietzer in the 19-45 group and Sue Fereday in the 46 and over group. Neve Cooper was the Trail course winner and the Over All High Scorer.
Special thanks to Lisa Strother, Kathy Walker, Cora Lewis Murphree for announcing and Brendan McLoughlin and crew at the Estes Park Event Complex for helping to make this event a success. For more information on the EPEC, contact Kim Lankford kimlankfordlivinghormanship @msn.com or visit us at estesparkec.com.
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 Res-
taurant at the Estes Park Resort on Lake Estes. The remaining summer date for breakfast is September 13 at 9:00 a.m. Just show up and join us.
Victoria Martinez
Opening Ceremony
Photos by Emily Raymond
Sue Ferreday
Neve Cooper
Rocco, Steve, Maya, Little Richard, Goose, Speck And Ghost Seeking New, Loving Forever Families
Rocco is a funny, happy dog! He is about three years old, weighs 53 pounds and is housetrained. He’s a lover of people and dogs, both big and small
Steve is an aussie mix, he is about 50 pounds. He is about 2 years old and loves other dogs and people.
Maya is about a year old, good-natured and weighs 46 pounds. She is great with other dogs and would make the perfect pet companion for you.
Little Richard is one year old and loves everyone! He is very sweet and outgoing. In his previous life, he helped raise a lot of kittens, so you know...he is patient and kind.
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.
We also have two young dogs, Ghost and Speck. They are about seven month old border collie/husky mixes. They are both so cute! They currently weigh about 35 pounds.
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 nonprofit 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.
ROCCO
Blaze A Trail With Unexpected Remote Work Opportunities!
Remote work has become increasingly popular in the past few years, which means the need for a robust and reliable internet connection has never been more crucial. One technology that stands out in providing exceptional speed and stability is fiber internet. With Trailblazer Broadband now serving over 80% of the Estes Park Power & Communications service area, it’s time to consider the exciting career possibilities that await you right here at home.
Estes Park residents are no longer confined to local job options now that fiber internet is available. Trailblazer Broadband‘s fiber broadband network opens up a world of remote career opportunities, allowing you to stay connected in one of the most beautiful communities in the world while pursuing your dreams.
Let’s explore a few career paths that have excellent remote working potential for anyone, including recent graduates.
Web Developer
Our first career path is among the most obvious remote jobs one can imagine—a web developer. Web developers (also known as website designers) create and develop websites for businesses and clients. This requires a unique blend of artistic skills to prepare aesthetically pleasing webpages, organizational know-how to plan an effective layout, and technical chops to ensure the website is responsive, fast, and bug-free.
Web designers can perform most of their duties with a well-featured computer or laptop and website design software. Of course, access to highspeed internet is a must, both to stay in touch with clients and to launch and fine-tune their web creations, making it an ideal career path for remote workers.
Mechanical Engineer
Next on our list is also one of the highest paid career paths both remotely and anywhere else: mechanical
engineers. Though often requiring more than just a bachelor’s degree, mechanical engineers are highly in demand for their technical wizardry and mathematical acumen.
Like all engineers, mechanical engineers require specialized software and fairly elaborate computer systems. With the right hardware and software—and high-speed internet access—most mechanical engineers can perform their tasks remotely. Thus, for
With some technical prowess (particularly with website design and a bit of coding) digital and content marketers use their talents to make a comfortable living. And as long as there’s internet access, these jobs can be easily performed remotely.
Graphic Designer
Similar to the digital marketing and web development positions discussed above, graphic design is another field that is ideal for remote workers. Especially suited to the more artistically attuned, graphic designers create all manner of aesthetic works, from logos and product labels to imagery for websites and social media.
STEM-grads aiming for a remote career, mechanical engineering may be an ideal—and highly lucrative—fit!
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Legal assistants like paralegals are increasingly in demand, as the need to handle complex litigation, contractual transactions, and other legal matters grows. Trained, experienced paralegals can make a good salary as well, and put their minds to problem solving intricate issues. And interestingly, many states do not require a four-year college degree or even any formal education to perform their work.
Like other research-intensive careers, paralegals are often well suited to remote work. Many paralegals work in states outside of where the law offices are located, too, adding additional flexibility for this career choice.
Nurse Practitioner
As experienced registered nurses (usually with an advanced degree like a Masters), nurse practitioners are in high demand across the country. Their high levels of training and knowledge bridge gaps in the healthcare industry and bring medical interventions to patients far faster.
More and more nurse practitioners are working remotely, as well, especially as telehealth has exploded over the past several years (thanks to broadband improvement around the country). Demand is so high that many nurse practitioners can easily make six figure salaries!
Digital and Content Marketer
Our next recommendation is for the English majors out there: digital and content marketing jobs. Of course, many kinds of majors can work in digital and content marketing, which obviously requires solid writing and communication skills, knowledge of search engine optimization, and general artistic creativity to develop compelling online content.
Depending on the kind of specialization a would-be graphics designer has, graphic designers require computer hardware that can handle some of the heftier software and applications needed to pull off their creations. And as some designs consist of large file sizes, a strong internet connection, like fiber’s, is a must for any remote graphic designer.
Psychologist and/or Mental Health Counselor
Our last remote work recommendation is for those with a vocation to one of the “helping professions,” particularly psychologists and other mental health counselors. A four-year bachelor’s degree is the minimum for even basic entry into this field, with the most dedicated acquiring at least a Master’s Degree or even a PhD or PsyD. State licensing requirements, including exams and minimum number of supervised clinical internship hours also vary state by state, so be sure to check those out as well.
Increasingly, psychologists and counselors are helping their clients and groups online, making this profession more conducive to remote work through a reliable internet connection at home. Again, be sure to check out varying state requirements, including for remote counseling.
These seven career paths open doors to fulfilling lives college grads and other remote workers can achieve from home. Of course, there are hundreds of jobs that can be performed remotely; these are just the tip of the iceberg! Hopefully, our suggestions have piqued your curiosity about remote work opportunities and will invite you to dig more deeply for your next opportunity. And for more ways Trailblazer Broadband’s high-speed fiber internet can help you be more productive at home, check out our Facebook page and TrailblazerBroadband.com!
Please Support Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund
Now that the Alexander Mountain Fire is 100% contained, we are all sleeping a little better. But it wasn’t that long ago—a Wednesday, actually, when I was sitting at my desk. Both Highway 36 and 34 were closed, and a large smoke plume loomed to the east. We had already activated our “Disaster Recovery Plan” at the bank, and were ready to operate the entire bank remotely at a moments notice if we needed to. Nervousness permeated the entire valley—you could feel it every where in the air.
Sitting at my desk, I got an unex pected phone call—it was Niki Gassmann, our Branch Man ager and Loan Officer in our St. Vrain location. “I just hung up with the Board of Realtors—they want to know if they can use our charitable foundation to raise funds and help with the fire.” What an amaz ing phone call to receive! Of course, the answer was yes, we would help however we could, but that was just the beginning of a conversa tion that went a much more impactful direction for our little town. That conversation grew into something much bigger, and in less than 24 hours, Crossroads had created a designated fund—the Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund. Realtors began raising funds throughout the community. Bank of Estes Park offered to match donations at $5,000, and challenged businesses and individuals to join the “matching club” at that level if they were able. One family (wishing to remain anonymous) matched at that level, and Pericle Communications matched at that level as well, with all other donors giving very significantly, whatever they were able. As of today, our little community has been able to raise approximately $40,000, including an award grant that can’t be announced until a later date. But that’s not the most important number.
The most important number is that as of today, the fund has already spent over $25,000 and helped over 20 families—with many more to go. While families were evacuated they still had to pay mortgages, they had to eat, their bills still had to be paid. While they were evacuated, their electricity was turned off—they lost entire refrigerators and freezers full of food. In many cases, the food that was lost was meat that was meant to last for years, where there are now not sufficient household funds to replace that food. So we have gathered donations, and these donations aren’t sitting somewhere, gathering dust and earning interest, Brian Schaffer is barely sleeping at night, working as hard and as fast as he can to get help to those who need it, as fast as he can. That was always the point of this relief fund, from the second it was set up—to raise funds as fast as we could, and to get help to those who needed it as fast as we could. So, even though you can’t still smell the smoke, and even though the fear is not palpable any more, please raise your hand along with your local realtors, your local bank, and the many who have already stepped forward to help our neighbors. If you are able to help, and haven’t already, please consider making a donation to the Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund (www.crossroadsep.org and click Wildlife Relief Fund). Or, if you are someone who needs help, please go to the same website, but click Wildfire Assistance Form. There are many of our neighbors who still need help, who are still reeling from very significant loss, and just as we have always done for each other before in times of crisis—we would like to be there for each other again.
September 11th Estes Park Women's Club Meeting
Please join us for our first September meeting of the Estes Park Woman's Club.
After the summer season it will be good to get back together and catch up. We will be meeting at the MacGregor Ranch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 11th. Lunch will be catered featuring sandwiches by Val Thompson of You Need Pie. We look forward to our guest speaker, the honorable Mayor Gary Hall.
Advanced reservations are needed to attend the meeting and the program. Contact epwcreservations@gmail.com. Morgan Morris, office manager at MacGregor Ranch, welcomes us to tour the museum and listen to the audio tour while we visit the ranch. Please remember to wear sensible clothing as we will be outdoors. Good walking shoes and a light jacket for our Estes Park weather. We look forward to you all joining us at MacGregor Ranch.
From Boom Town To Ghost Town
By Ethan Knightchilde
Over the last two months in the Estes Park News, I shared some of the legends of Old West ghost towns that helped drive the creation of the Best Documentary Award-winning film, Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail and its companion book, Ghosts of the West: Tales and Legends from the Bonanza Trail. But what is a “ghost town?” And how did all those “[city] streets, crowded and rife with business,” in the words of Mark Twain, fall into utter silence?
According to Merriam-Webster, a ghost town is technically “a once-flourishing town wholly or nearly deserted usually as a result of the exhaustion of some natural resource.” However, enthusiasts often broaden that definition to include locations that are still populated but are mere shadows of what they once were, as well as those that have utterly vanished. The result is a grayscale of historic sites ranging from an empty field like Buckskin Joe to a thriving tourist town like Creede.
The mineral extraction that created the towns generated a staggering amount of wealth. For example, gold taken from gulches around Helena, Montana, amounted to more than twice what the U.S. had paid France for the entire Louisiana Territory. But unless there was some other reason for the settlement’s existence (such as commerce or holding the county seat without a nearby rival), most of the population left once the ore played out, and the town died.
but when the federal government demonetized silver during the Panic of ‘93, Carson came to an end.
In 1896, the discovery of gold nearby revived the district, and another camp formed at a lower elevation on the Pacific side of the Divide. The new Carson thrived for a few years, then mining activity began its inevitable decline; people left for richer grounds; and in 1903, the post office finally closed.
Every town has its own story, and Ghosts of the West depicts many with historical images and current-day footage and photos. I invite you to come to a show at the movie house where it began its journey: the Historic Park
Sometimes, a camp got a second or third lease on life, but it was usually as short-lived as the first. In 1882, a year after Christopher Carson staked out the Bonanza King mine, a camp bearing his name formed in the wilderness on the Atlantic side of Colorado’s Continental Divide. Situated high above timberline, access for bringing supplies in and shipping ore out plagued the remote settlement for years. Some miners chose to stick close to their claims throughout the brutal winters;
Theatre, built when the film’s events were still in living memory. Catch a screening at 2 p.m. on 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.]
Propagar el Bien
On August 16, 2024 we ran an article welcoming Dr. Tim Nagel, MD to our Estes Valley families and the Salud Family Health Center. See tinyurl.com/yc5s2th8 if you missed it in English.
Following is the Spanish version of the same article.
Salud Family Health se enorgullece de dar la bienvenida a Tim Nagel, MD a nuestra familia de Estes Valley.
El Dr. Nagel es médico de familia colegiado. Estudió medicina en la Universidad de Iowa y completó su residencia en Medicina Familiar, también en la Universidad de Iowa.
El Dr. Nagel pasó gran parte de su carrera (29 años) ofreciendo todo el espectro de la medicina familiar, incluyendo obstetricia, pediatría, geriatría, medicina de urgencias y atención hospitalaria, en una pequeña ciudad de Iowa.
El Dr. Nagel se mudó a Colorado en 2016 y durante los últimos 8 años, ha ejercido a tiempo parcial en Colorado y a tiempo parcial en Iowa.
A continuación, reproduzco una entrevista que le hice al Dr. Nagel en junio.
¿Por qué decidió trabajar en Salud en Estes Park?
“Conocí a la Dr. Hannah Fields a través de los contactos de mi mujer en la bodega vinícola. Cuando llegó el momento de que ella [la Dr. Fields] dejara Salud, me recomendó la vacante de proveedor de atención primaria. Decidí que quería hacerlo, si estaban dispuestos a dejarme trabajar para ellos a tiempo parcial.
He hecho viajes como misionero [Guatemala, Haití y los campos de refugiados rohingya en Bangladesh] y sentí el llamado para trabajar en Salud. Me emocioné cuando surgió la oportunidad. Estoy muy impresionado con la misión de Salud de brindar asistencia a los más necesitados. Es la razón por la que me dediqué a la medicina en primer lugar y es una de las razones por las que elegí ejercer en la zona rural de Iowa y sigo haciéndolo, hoy en día."
Hábleme un poco de usted. Tengo entendido que tiene una familia numerosa.
“Estoy casado y mi esposa, Denise, y yo somos los orgullosos padres de nueve hijos.”
¡Ah! Es una familia de buen tamaño. Háblame de ellos.
“Sus edades oscilan entre los 43 y los 21 años, y cinco de ellos están casados. También tenemos nueve nietos. Están repartidos por todas partes: dos en Colorado, dos en Iowa, uno en Florida, uno en Minnesota, dos en Washington y uno en Alemania.”
Con todas las responsabilidades
médica accesible, sobre todo en las zonas rurales, las enfermedades comunes se controlan menos hasta que realmente se convierten en una emergencia."
¿Observa alguna diferencia en la frecuencia de las visitas entre los que tienen seguro y los que no?
profesionales y familiares, ¿tiene tiempo libre?
"A Denise y a mí nos encanta estar al aire libre haciendo caminatas y viajando para ver a nuestra familia. Mi padre, que cumple 93 años en julio, sigue viviendo en Iowa y yo viajo allí todos los meses para trabajar, así que me aseguro de pasar tiempo con él cada vez que voy a casa."
¿Trabaja a tiempo parcial en Iowa?
¿Qué hace allá?
"Trabajo en urgencias en un hospital de una ciudad muy pequeña, Pocahontas, una vez al mes. Por lo general, hago turnos de cuatro días. Mi padre vive allí y, si tengo tiempo, intento ver a mis dos hijos que viven en Iowa".
En Salud, usted atiende a pacientes de todo el espectro, incluyendo los que no tienen seguro, los que necesitan programas de descuentos, los que tienen seguro privado, así como Medicaid y Medicare. ¿Tienen los pacientes necesidades médicas similares?
"Creo que tienen las mismas necesidades (diabetes, hipertensión, colesterol), pero debido a la dificultad histórica para acceder a una atención
"Sí. Las compañías de seguros incentivan a los pacientes asegurados para que vayan al médico una vez al año. Con los pacientes sin seguro, [la falta de financiación los lleva a] "Me va a salir caro ir".
¿Ve las mismas necesidades/tipo de pacientes aquí en Salud que cuando trabajaba en la consulta privada en Iowa?
"Sí. Problemas de salud similares dondequiera que vea pacientes. La atención médica accesible es un problema vivas donde vivas, sobre todo en las zonas rurales."
¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de trabajar en Salud aquí en Estes?
"Lo que más me gusta son los pacientes. Están muy agradecidos por la ayuda que reciben. Realmente agradecen la atención recibida".
¿Cuántos días a la semana está en Salud?
"Debido a que voy a Iowa y también a que he estado en la Reserva del Ejército durante los últimos cuatro años, mi horario varía de uno a tres días a la semana".
¿Está en la Reserva del Ejército? ¿Cuándo se alistó? ¿Qué hace en la Reserva del Ejército?
"Actualmente me presento un fin de semana al mes para recibir formación. Debido al COVID, no pude participar en las clases de formación adicionales. Ahora tengo fines de semana largos de entrenamiento en Fort Carson o Aurora.
Mi formación actual me mantiene al día en conocimientos de tipo militar, incluyendo capacitación médica, entrenamiento en armas de fuego, en radio/comunicaciones y capacitación en mapas y brújulas.
Fui comisionado en abril de 2020 en la Reserva del Ejército. Tengo contrato hasta 2028, luego pasaré a la condición de Individuo Listo en Reserva (IRR, por sus siglas en inglés) este agosto y
estaré en la IRR durante cuatro años.
Debido a mi edad, probablemente no me pondrían en medio de una zona de guerra, sino que prestaría servicio en un hospital del ejército como reemplazo de los médicos que van a las zonas de guerra”.
¿Por qué se alistó?
“Sentí el llamado a servir: mi padre y sus cuatro hermanos sirvieron en el ejército. Dos de ellos estuvieron en Europa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Parecía que era el momento adecuado, ya que todos mis hijos habían crecido y se habían ido a hacer su vida. Quería devolver un poco de lo recibido. Nunca había sido un buen momento para hacerlo, ya que tenía nueve hijos y mi consultorio estaba en Iowa, donde trabajaba para un pequeño hospital de allá”.
Hábleme de los pacientes que atiende en Salud. ¿Son de todas las edades? ¿Solamente los no asegurados? ¿Cuál es la composición de los clientes?
“En Salud atendemos a una cantidad considerable de niños. Una cosa que no vemos tanto aquí son los ancianos. Creo que es un error pensar que Salud es solo para personas sin seguro médico o pacientes de Medicaid. Salud es para todos. Aceptamos Medicare, algo que creo que la mayoría de la población desconoce. Aceptamos seguros privados. Aceptamos personas sin seguro médico, Medicaid y ofrecemos programas de descuentos en los servicios.
Podemos proporcionar la gama completa de medicina familiar, al igual que Timberline o el Hospital. Quiero que la gente de la comunidad sepa que tenemos los mismos servicios, y más, bajo un mismo techo, incluyendo instalaciones para servicios dentales y de salud mental.
No atendemos exclusivamente a personas sin seguro médico o con seguro insuficiente. Estamos aquí para servir a todos los que necesitan servicios de atención médica de calidad”.
Dr. Nagel, sé que tiene un paciente esperando. ¡Gracias por su tiempo y bienvenido a Salud en Estes Park! Las donaciones a la Fundación Salud Estes Park contribuyen a la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad. Salud brinda servicios de atención médica primaria accesible y de calidad, y acepta Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+ y la mayoría de los planes de seguro privados.
Proporcionamos servicios a todos los miembros de la comunidad, independientemente de si tienen seguro o su capacidad de pago. Para obtener más información, visite saludclinic.org o llame al (970) 484-0999.
Walking The Way Of The Cross On Labor Day
By: Bishop Owen Williams
St. Francis of Assisi Traditional Anglican Church
Labor Day is approaching, and it seems that soon we will begin to see the Aspens take on their fall splendor.
As summer comes to an end and we approach winter, St. Francis of Assisi Church will begin offering a guided, outdoor devotional known as “The Way of the Cross,” sometimes called the “14 Stations of the Cross.” This spiritual exercise is a way to participate with others in Christ’s walk to the Cross. The “Fifteenth Station” portrays the Risen Christ and brings to remembrance Jesus’ “Opening the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers!”
You are welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd
Bishop Williams will also be leading this devotional exercise on Fridays at 4:30 p.m. from September 6th until “the snow sticks.”
Our ongoing “Tuesdays at 2” Discussion group/Bible Study continues with the Adventures of the Apostles (the Book of Acts) every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., from now until the end of October. We welcome you to engage in learning how Christ’s Apostles started the ancient Church.
Known as “The Little Church in the
Woods,” St. Francis is a Traditional, Apostolic and Evangelistic Christian church nestled in the midst of the pines and aspens in Little Valley.
To speak to Bishop Williams regarding this discussion group or “The Way of the Cross,” please call St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church at (970) 5770601. The church is located at 3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO 80517. Turn from Fish Creek Rd. onto Little Valley Rd. and follow the signs to St. Francis.
Join us every Sunday for the Service of Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer is offered at 9 a.m.) And see our website at stfrancisestespark.com.
Flatirons Church Invites All To Worship
Flatirons Church is celebrating almost three years in Estes Park! We started as a small group in the Reel Mountain Theater, and now we are moving to the Historic Park Theatre with our first
Sunday being September 1st
Please don’t do life alone! Consider joining us this Sunday, or whatever Sunday works for you. We’re just a group of people journeying through life together; committed to studying the words of Jesus, following His ways,
Bible Study Fellowship Starts Up Again At Cornerstone Church
Ladies: Are you intrigued by the idea of studying the book of Revelation but feel slightly intimidated?
Men: Are you looking to be challenged and encouraged through an indepth study of God’s Word?
Join us at Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley on Thursday, September 12 as our exciting BSF group for Women resumes at 9:15 a.m. and a Men’s BSF group is launched at 5:30 p.m.
Bible Study Fellowship, a renowned, worldwide Christian organization, is offering Revelation: The Hope, this year, featuring a journey through the final book of the New Testament, which is the only part of the Bible that promises a blessing to whomever simply reads it!
The format will include a study book with thought-provoking questions, as well as a video offering insights and biblical perspectives on the passages. At the end, we will wrap up with a friendly discussion about what we have learned!
If you are a new Christian learning
the ropes of Scripture, a Bible scholar, or simply someone looking for hope and comfort in your life, check out this study! Through the 22 chapters of Revelation, there is one unifying concept: Hope!
To reserve your spot, order your book or learn more:
Ladies: Call Becky at 970-430-1066 or
Reen at 970-568-2749.
Men: Call Bruce Finger at 970-4814685.
You may also go directly to bsfinternational.org, drop down to “Find a Group,” “In Person” and register yourself online in one of the Estes Park groups at Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley. All inquiries are due by September 9.
In Tough Times, Extra Help Is Needed
By: Brian Schaffer
Anxiety, depression, isolation, fear, loneliness, trauma—these are all words we hear daily—in the news, on social media, in our circle of friends and family. Perhaps many of us face these challenges ourselves. Some of the neighbors we work with have grown up in trauma, surrounded by violence, fear, and abandonment.
and doing His work. Our hope is to create a space where it is safe for you to belong until you believe. We have people from all walks of life, so you’d fit right in. Our Sunday gathering is like meeting in a large living room with an enhanced theater system. It’s a simple format--we watch a worship service from the main campus of Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette and enjoy each other’s company before and after the service. Outside of the Sunday gathering, we connect in smaller groups to build deeper friendships. Come check us out this Sunday at 10 a.m. The Historic Park Theatre is located at 130 Moraine Ave. in Estes Park. For more information, email us at FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com
Dealing with all of this takes a toil on a person; not only emotional, but also financially as it’s hard to keep a good paying job. When you don’t have a way of earning enough money to provide the basics, then one thing leads to another until eventually a person hits rock bottom. It’s not what anyone plans to do, but happens to more than most would imagine.
They say it’s lonely at the top, but it’s equally lonely at the bottom. Loneliness separates people from community and connection, and keeps them from asking for or getting the help they need regarding hunger, housing, physical health, education, and employment. That’s why building authentic relationships with our neighbors is the first step to helping them live long, healthy lives of hope. Because when a neighbor is seen, heard, and loved, they can find hope.
Our programs are deeply and inten-
tionally relational by nature, central to who we are. As a person serving on the frontlines for the past 30 years, I have seen firsthand how these underlying issues sabotage great intentions, so we want to do all that we can to come alongside our neighbors and help them get to a better, healthier place in life.
Inflated prices have not gone down at the gas pumps, grocery stores or the doctor’s office, so many of our neighbors keep falling farther behind in debt to make ends meet. It’s no longer a break-even deal, but becomes a diminishing return on every dollar. I hear stories of people trying to save money in one area of life and then have to pay more in another area. Times are really tough and we’re doing our best to relieve the pressure cooker that many find themselves in.
The number of neighbors in need we are seeing this summer has once again broke some records in the services we are providing. I never want to paint a picture that’s not there, so believe me when I say, we could really use some extra donations during this time. If you have the means to contribute, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
You can make a secure online donation at www. CrossroadsEP.org or mail a check to P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.
By: Judi Smith
Evolving Energy Laws
We, as a nation, hoped to make ecological sustainability voluntary. That is still the preference, but we are running out of time. Historically, the original inhabitants of the “New" World treated the Earth with respect. We realized, back then, that our air, our water, and our land created an environment that supported life on Earth. Perhaps we
household resources and, perhaps, address the housing crisis that faces Colorado. We must address the social issue of homeless families.
HB24-1036 modifies infrequently used credits and deductions in the calculation of Colorado Income Tax. Among these changes is an extension to the “ecopass” (fare-free transit) tax credit through 2026 for employers of-
understood, at some level, that, if we did not care for the planet, the planet would not provide for us. Somehow, we have lost that awareness.
Our early settlers from European countries, were not hugely different in their approach. While we were more settled (staying in one place to cultivate the farm and domesticate our animals, rather than roaming to follow the sun through seasonal campsites), we still respected Mother Earth and did not punish her or ignore her limitations. That has changed.
Today, too many individuals do not even recognize the value of sunshine, of drinkable water, of clean air – until we no longer have them. When we guaranteed our citizens “life," we did not foresee that people would adulterate these necessary resources. Now we must DO something about that.
Dedicated to increasing housing opportunities and to encouraging the use of public transportation, Colorado passed 49 new laws during the 2024 session in pursuit of its goal to reduce greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions to 50% of the 2005 levels by 2030. Some of these offer new restrictions and some authorize new studies. All can be accessed by typing Colorado and the designation (below) of the individual bill.
SB24-174 requires a housing needs assessment be created every six years, and develops a housing plan based upon that assessment. HB24-1007 eliminates consideration of familial relationship in setting residential occupancy limits but upholds those based upon health and safety or affordable housing guidelines. HB24-1116 extends the Brownfields Tax Credit for 5 years to encourage redevelopment of contaminated land. HB24-1152 allows accessory dwelling units on single family residential property and provides (income limited) grants to support the creation of same. While these changes will somewhat increase density, they will also maximize the use of
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Annual Ryder Cup Format Tournament
The Estes Park Men’s Golf Association held its annual Mini Ryder Cup competition on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and the top 12 teams were winners. Special congratulations go out to Donny Davison and John Tessler who teamed up for an exceptional round of 9 under par 62 for first place.
Pos. Players
fering ecopasses to their employees. HB24-1173 streamlines the process for permit application to install an electric vehicle charging station. HB24-1304 removes minimum parking requirements for multi-family residential housing where transit is easily available. HB 24-1313 creates “transit oriented communities," encourages transit corridors in unincorporated areas, and sets “housing opportunity goals." HB24-1434 establishes tax credits for affordable housing projects located within these “transit-oriented communities." Far too many families pay rent that is more than 30% of their income. The elimination of the need for a personal vehicle also contributes to the funds available for housing.
SB24-032 creates a program (by 2028) to create a state-wide transit pass and a year round fee-free youth transit pass. Grants are available to bus systems offering the passes. SB24-184 imposes a new congestion impact fee on rental cars which contributes to multimodal infrastructure as well as freight transportation solutions. SB24-230 initiates two new fees on oil and gas production, that contribute support to local bus and rail transit as well as wildlife and land remediation. The current IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle for business is 65 cents a mile. This makes multimodal (public) transportation a significant cost savings, plus minimizing the detrimental effects of too many cars on the road I often talk to people who tell me, “I don't have to worry about that. I'll be dead before people can no longer survive on Earth.” I do not believe that this absolves us from contributing to the survival of the human race. Future generations, whether or not they were birthed by us as individuals, deserve our support. We were part of the problem. We must be part of the solution. Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com.
Total
1 Donny Davison + John Tessler 62
T2 Matt Quinn + Tom Keyworth 64
T2 Tony Palmer + Larry Murphy 64
T4 John Copenhaver + Henry Glover 65
T4 Allen Arms + Russell Schneider
T6 Mike Cunningham + Chuck Slicker 66
T6 Joshua Tracy + Greg Shipman
T6 Jim Bangs + Walter Coleman
T6 Pete Smith + Guy Tritico
T6 Paul Besson + Ron Little 66
T6 David Gamble + Nelson Burke 66
12 David Arterburn + William Brown
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Results For Week Of August 26
Congratulations to Stan Gengler and Jerry Ballinghoff for low Rounds of the Day.
Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For August 27, 2024
The Estes Park Women’s Golf Association played “3 Blind Mice” on Tuesday August 27th. Three holes were removed from the total scores to determine the winners. Congratulations to:
First Place – Marilyn Soby
Second Place – Kay Boyle
Tied for Third Place – Dot Dorman and Chelsea Specht Fifth Place – Marianne Casey Sixth Place – Jennifer Gergen 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!
Jack Overly Andy Talandis
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 Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Avenue in Estes Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Rhonda Valeriano
1957, in Tyler, Texas, Rhonda grew up surrounded by the warmth of her loving grandparents, whom she affectionately referred to as "Granny" and "Daddy Cy." She cherished spending summers with them on the beaches near San Antonio. Her grandparents instilled in her a deep sense of love, kindness, and community, values that Rhonda carried with her throughout her life and sought to impart on others. Rhonda had a passion for acting and the arts and briefly attended college for theater before meeting her husband, Sam, in 1979. The couple met in Summit County and bonded over their shared love of the mountains and the beauty of Colorado. They spent their time skiing, hiking, and enjoying picnics at Dillon Lake. Rhonda loved Colorado with all her heart and was deter-
Vitas Andrew Talandis passed away suddenly, at his home, at the age of 65.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 28,1958, but spent the happiest days of his life living in Estes Park, Colorado. He enjoyed wonderful friendships that meant the world to him. He loved riding in RMNP with friends. He was an avid golfer and played as often as he could. Andy graduated from Culver Military Academy. While there, he became Captain of the Culver Polo Team. He led the team in procession at the Ronald Reagan Inaugural Parade in Washington DC. Like his father, he was a licensed private pilot. For many years he was in the semi-
truck, long haul business. He was proud of his Lithuanian-American Heritage and lived his life as a Lithuanian-American.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vytautas (Vic) and Irene Talandis and his sister Angela Talandis Treimer.
He is survived by his sister Helen Talandis, brother-in-law Richard Hahn from Estes Park, nephews Stephen and Damian Parker from Florida and aunt Aldona Lidji from San Francisco. Many thanks to his friends from The Wheel Bar, that will be sponsoring "A Celebration of Life" the week following Labor Day. He will be deeply missed by his lifetime best friend, his sister Puky.
mined to pass on her appreciation for the mountains to her children. Throughout her life, Rhonda was known for her unwavering dedication to her family. She was the proud mother of six children, who were the light of her life and the center of her world. She encouraged her children to pursue their passions and, ever the optimist, instilled in them the belief that they could achieve anything as long as they followed their dreams. Having missed out on many experiences in her own childhood, Rhonda made it her mission to ensure her children enjoyed the joys of being kids. Her love for her children was boundless, and she took great pride in their accomplishments and the individuals they became. Tragically, Rhonda and Sam lost their son Sean in a car accident in 2003 when he was just 15, but they never lost sight of his memory and the love they had for
him.
Rhonda is survived by her husband, Sam, and her children: Samuel, Sarah, Stephen, Stuart, and Sophie. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of Rhonda's life will be held on 9/7/2024 at 2:00 p.m. MST at The Pinewood Springs Community Church located at 260 Buttonrock Rd., Lyons, CO, 80540. Friends and family are invited to attend and share their memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in honor of Rhonda’s generous spirit and her fight with multiple sclerosis.
Rhonda Valeriano, a beloved wife, mother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on March 19,
Sept. 21 Monitored Weed Drop-Off – New Location In Stanley Park
Noxious weeds are once again having a banner year, so keep removing and bagging these invaders. Removing and bagging flowers and seed heads will help curtail your weed population next year. Time and persistence will give native plants a better chance! The next Monitored Weed Drop-off will be held September 21st from 9:00 to noon at the NEW LOCATION – 380 Community Drive (north of the Skate Park). No early birds or illegal drop-offs; follow the signs. Do not block traffic on Community Drive. Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) volunteers will be on hand to answer weed questions and direct traffic flow. Bring in your weeds – no slash, pine needles, cones, dirt, trash – in paper yard bags for free disposal. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Excessive weight of wet weeds and dirt is a safety hazard for our volunteers. Only bag flowers and seed heads rather than entire plants. Read our weekly Estes Valley’s Weed Alert articles (published April through September in the EP
News) to help identify invasive plants and manage seed producing plant parts for disposal. Weeds and trash can be disposed of year-around at Waste Management for a fee. Bags of non-weed materials or native plants will not be accepted at this event. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores. We had a good turnout on August 17 and collected almost 200 bags of weeds. If you want ELSA to continue to sponsor these events, please adhere to the guidelines. Owning property in the Estes Valley can be challenging and different! Bagging mature weeds this time of year is not ideal weed management and not how you want to spend your time. Be proactive – learn your native plants and manage the invasive plants in a timely manner with a weed management specialist if you don’t have the time, energy or expertise to manage your property. A list of weed management specialists who can help is avail-
able at:
larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/ap plicators Also refer to the information and Helpful Documents at estes.org/weeds
This is the final Monitored Weed Drop-off for the season. These events are being made possible with the support from Estes Land Stewardship Association, the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County Natural Resources, Estes Valley Land Trust, and donations. Twenty Ob-Noxious Weeds in the
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
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 ZoomO, 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.
Estes Valley weed booklets are available year around at Ace Hardware, Estes Valley Library, Estes Park Lumber, Estes Proactive Fitness, Park Supply, Today’s Nails, and www.estes.org/weeds. Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) meets the first Thursday of the month (February, March, April & November) at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Room at US Bank. The next meeting is November 7th. For more information about ELSA contact elsa.weeds@gmail.com
Patricia McCormick
Patricia Sharon McCormick went to heaven on August 14th, 2024. Patricia was born May 16th, 1948 in Longmont, CO to Albert and Florentine Christopher. She also had a stepmother Carolyn Christopher. Patricia was married to her husband David Wayne McCormick for nearly 58 years. They were married by David's grandmother Reverend Carrie McCormick at her home on August 28th, 1966. Throughout their marriage Patricia and David had four living children: Roy, Wayne, Christy and Shannon. Patricia held several different jobs most notably a cook at Big Thompson Elementary School in Loveland, CO and Estes Park Medical Center. Patricia was also a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved to cook with her family and has taught many grandchildren how to cook and bake. She also enjoyed cross-stitch, embroidery, sewing, reading, and gardening. She also had quite a love for animals. Patricia is survived by her adoring
family and her spouse
David Wayne McCormick, son Roy (Donna) McCormick of Newport, TN, son Wayne (Jessica) McCormick of Claflin, KS, daughter Christy (Bruce) of the UK, and daughter Shannon (Michael) of Windsor, CO.
She also has 16 grandchildren Josiah (Christy), Ashley, Michael, Devan, Scarlett, Katie Corrine, Tara, Stonewall (Wayne), Madison, Caylee (Roy), Michael Jr., Daniel, Brooke, Jeffery, Joseph, Kourtni (Shannon). and two great-grandchildren Lyssa and Jaxson.
Patricia has nine siblings: Sherry (one child), Don (four children), Terri (Colleen-two children), Janet (five children), Bonnie (five children), Ken (three children), Tim (five children) Jim (three children), and Tom (two children). She is also survived by her honorable, beloved Bassett Hound Chance and two best friends Shirley Hale and Ziggy Powell.
The service was held at Allnutt Funeral Service of Estes Park on August 20th, 2024. There is a gofundme.com account to assist the family with expenses at this time.
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
of tHe RoCkies
, 80511
Ho u sekeepi ng – staff
This position is 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 agreements and shifts available between September 9th through November 1st. This position pays $14.42/hour with great employee perks like YMCA membership, shift meal, and the opportunity to work with people from all around the world! Training provided –no experience necessary.
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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
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
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.
Now hiring
(Must live in Estes Park)
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
This part time position with supervise children between the ages of 1-8 years old in our Cubz Den play area at the Recreation Center. Activities include, supervising the indoor play structure and play stations, leading art projects, and reading to the children. This after school program runs Monday -Friday from 3:00pm -5:30pm.
Soccer Referee
Looking for a Referee for Youth Soccer games on Saturdays from mid-September to mid-October. If you have basic knowledge of soccer rules, we will provide referee training.
Lifeguards -part-time Support pool safety at the Recreation Center. We offer assistant with getting the lifeguard certification. Apply now to see if you qualify for assistance.
Personal Trainer
We are looking for Certified Personal Trainers to work with clients at the Recreation Center. Do you have a fitness background but are not certified as a Personal Trainer? We offer a program to assist with getting certified. Apply to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Competitive pay and a free membership to the Recreation Center. Apply on-line: evrpd.com
Join Our Team!
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.
SereniTEA’s tea room has an immediate opening for a server position. Day shift. Apply in store.
(Si Hablo Espanol) EP RESORT SEEKS "YOUTHFUL" EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE PERSON
(40) Hours per week. Must have experience in basic Electrical, Plumbing, and Interior repairs. For the right person a room "may" be provided. This is a yearly position. APPLY NOW: Si Hablo Espanol. elevenmadison@yahoo.com818-388-0206
LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS!
Join one of the top 10 Galleries in the USA featuring all American Art with 2 locations in Estes Park. Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available. Retail sales experience required. Must be friendly and outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. We offer:
• Very competitive wages
• Attractive employee discounts
• Profit Sharing
• A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!
Please drop off resume in person at: 360 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodartisans.com
You've just found it! Fun family business
Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com
Outdoor World and Rocky Mountain Connection retail clothing and equipment year round stores needs you. Starting at $17.00-22.00 per hour. Retail selling, merchandising. Quickbooks expert. Store floor manager. You must be cheerful and like people. Choose your hours. Ages 15 to 80. Call Ernie 24 hours a day Mon - Sun. 970 232 8290.
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cubz Den Attendant
Foo d Service – StaFF
Apply at, mail or email resume to:
Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com
Homes
3 Bedroom home in Estes Park by the golf course. Enjoy a quiet neighborhood, with elk and deer! Older but nice home with large living room, dining room, hardwood floors, one bathroom, fireplace and deck.
Efficient furnace and “on demand” water heater. Available September 1, one year lease. $2500/mo, plus utilities. Deposit required. 970-371-5844 Leave a message, or dshull@airbits.com
Apartments
For Rent: Furnished studio apartment Excellent condition. $1,500/month Washer/dryer on site Call 970-699-6727
Rentals
3
High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room. 351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865 nathan@kinleybuilt.com
Cars
Well-kept 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 R172 Hardtop Convertible Roadster. 302 HP, previously certified by Mercedes, and professionally serviced and inspected by Mercedes experts (Loveland Auto Repair | Auto Mechanics | European Car Repair (allianceautocare.com) in midAugust. Lunar Blue. New Goodyear Exhilarate tires owned by older mature mechanical engineer from Detroit. Walnut dash, Airscarf heating system, Harmon Kardon sound system, GPS. Bluetooth, Homelink, panoramic Vario-roof, & Carfax up to the time I purchased her. Just bought a new truck and I don’t leave my vehicles ungaraged, but I have only a two-car garage where it’s been stored here in Estes Park in a heated garage since I purchased her. Certified check from a known financial institution or cash. Thank you. Don (509) 998-4071.
This position 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 agreements and shifts available between September 9th through September 27th. This position pays $14.42/hour with great employee perks like YMCA membership, shift meal, and the opportunity to work with people from all around the world!
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! Small Furniture, Restoration, Cushions and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
HOUSEHOLD
New Bowerti A-frame telescopic collapsible ladder 10” x 20.3 ft. $95 970-586-4926 or 970-217-1533
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!
MISCELLANEOUS
Misc.
Selling Local, Free range Chicken Eggs $5/dozen. Call Kylie @ 970-692-1394 for updates/info.
Two burial plots in the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens on Fish Hatchery Rd in Estes Park. Plots currently sell for $2500 each. We’re Selling for $2000 each. Save $500 each plot. Please Call 914-672-5402
Garage Sales
Garage Sale
1600 Wapiti Circle Unit 31 Aug 31 & Sept 1
8:00-3:00
Double strollers, high chair, portable crib, baby clothes through 4 toddlers and much more.
Construction tools, clothes, household items, pictures, decorations! Friday the 30th Sat. 31st And Sept 1 from 9 to 4 309 Riverside Dr
Community YARD Sale & Pancake Breakfast Aug 31st - 8am until Noon “Weather Permitting” Masonic Lodge at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Outdoor Spaces available for rent $20.00 For Details call: 577-8585
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
