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Time to stow away your swings, hammocks, volleyball nets, tomato cages
By: Kris Hazelton
The elk rut in the Estes Valley has begun and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife now urges us to please look around our homes, yards and businesses for items that the elk may get tangled up in.
Recently a large bull got his antlers caught in a long length of cable wire. The bull walked by and tried to spar with the cable, causing the entanglement. Passersby called Colorado Parks and Wildlife to get help and a wildlife officer arrived and drug immobilized the bull and freed him. Luckily, this story had a happy ending but if help doesn’t arrive quickly enough, elk have been known to struggle and risk getting stuck on an obstacle and can tragically die in these entrapments. When bull elk are pumped up with testosterone, anything that moves can be of interest. Swings, hammocks, volleyball nets and tire swings blowing in the wind pose a challenge for the elk and they will approach these items and try to spar with them. This can be a very dangerous practice as their antlers can easily become entangled in these items we have all around our homes and yards.
The CPW is urging all residents to bring
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these items in for the fall, to avoid any encounters such as the entangled elk shown on this page.
Lets make sure to look over our yards and bring in anything that might pose an entrapment hazard for our resident elk with which we share our beautiful mountain community.
Also, the CPW wants to remind everyone to enjoy watching the elk rut, but please do so at a safe and respectable distance to the animals. Even though it is fun and educational to watch this display remember, these are wild animals, in the midst of their mating season. The bulls are concerned with one thing, and one thing only, mating with as many of the females in their harem as they can.
The elk don’t care who or what is in their way, their goal is to pass down their genes to their offspring. It is extremely dangerous to get too close to these wild animals. Avoid potential accident, injury or death by always viewing from a safe distance. If an animal is carefully watching you and appears "jumpy," you are way too close. Avoid eye contact and back away. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger. For photographers, a good rule of thumb is "give them room, use your zoom.” Never attempt to touch or feed wildlife, it's dangerous and illegal. There's a reason it's called wildlife
All photos by Kris Hazelton/ EP NEWS
Pine Knoll Drive Street Improvements Begin Sept. 19
Coulson Excavating, Inc., will begin the 2024 Overlay and Patching Program on Pine Knoll Drive on approximately Sept. 19. Removal of the existing pavement will be followed by grading operations and concrete curb and gutter. The project is anticipated to be completed by mid-October.
Coulson will also be working on various streets in September and October to complete patches and other overlay work throughout Town. Roads identified for overlay improvements include Pine Knoll Drive, Stonegate Drive, and Valley View Road. This program is not expected to result in any full road closures, but lane closures and local de-
tours will be necessary to complete the work.
All work is part of the 2024 Street Improvement Program (STIP), which aims to maintain the street system Pavement Condition Index (PCI) at 80 (good condition). The plan, which receives its funding from the voter-approved 2024 Ballot Issue 1% sales tax, includes extensive preventative maintenance that will preserve good road conditions throughout the Town.
For more information or to view project maps, please visit www.estes.org/stip; or contact Trevor Wittwer, Project Manager, at 970-5773724 or twittwer@estes.org.
Town To Host Public Meeting On Carriage Hills Water System Improvement Project October 15
The Town of Estes Park will host a public meeting to share information about the Carriage Hills Water System Improvement Project on Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room in Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The broader project also includes the Spruce Knob Water System, but the Oct. 15 meeting will focus on the Carriage Hills portion of the project.
Upon approval by the Town Board, the project will replace all Carriage Hills' shallow and undersized water mains and will take up to four phases. The Water Division was awarded $2.5 million in a DOLA grant and Federal Bipartisan In-
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
On 9/1/2024 at 10:41 p.m. officers responded to a report of an assault involving choking in the 1200 block of Holiday Lane. On scene police charged a 46 year old male from Estes Park with domestic violence and second degree assault. The male was arrested and trans-
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.
frastructure Law (BIL) principal forgiveness to support the first phase of the Carriage Hills project, estimated to cost $6 to $7 million. The first phase was selected to replace the water mains along Carriage Drive and Whispering Pine which account for the system’s highest frequency of emergency leaks. The schedule for the future phases has not been determined.
To learn more about this project, please visit www.estes.org/waterprojects or contact Project Manager Jacqui Wesley at jwesley@estes.org or 970-577-3611, or Capital Projects Supervisor Mike Dantimo at mdantimo@estes.org.
ported to the Larimer County Jail.
On 9/5/2024 at 8:21 a.m. officers responded to a report of an assault in the 1300 block of Big Thompson Avenue. On scene police charged a 71 year old male from Colorado Springs, CO with domestic violence and third degree assault and transported him to the Larimer County Jail.
During the week of September 1st, 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 17 calls for service.
This included: Alarm Activation: 2
Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 8
Possible Illegal Burn: 3 Assist: 3
Good Intent: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org
Law Enforcement Incident Following High Speed Reckless Driving Across Rocky Mountain National Park
Late Sunday afternoon (Sept. 8) a 23 year-old-male sped through the Grand Lake entrance on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Park Law Enforcement Rangers were notified and attempted to pull the man over. He failed to yield and continued to drive recklessly on US Highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road) passing vehicles at high rates of speeds over the 48 mile stretch of this mountain highway through the park. Because of the suspect's high rates of speed and recklessness, law enforcement rangers backed off on the pursuit.
Rocky Mountain National Park Law Enforcement Rangers were assisted by Estes Park Police Department and Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement personnel attempted to slow the vehicle at Deer Ridge Junction and placed strip sticks near Beaver Meadows Entrance. The suspect continued to travel at a high rate of speed south past the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and hit another vehicle with three individuals inside. All three individuals were transported by ambulance to Estes Park Health, one with critical injuries.
After the collision, the suspect exited his vehicle and ran on foot northeast toward homes along High Drive in the town of Estes Park. Law enforcement agencies in-
cluding Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park Police Department and Larimer County Sheriff's Office provided instructions to area residents, to shelter in place.
The suspect was identified as a white male, 5 foot 9 inches, 165 pounds, bald, reported to be wearing blue jeans and no shirt or shoes. He appeared to have a head injury from the motor vehicle crash. After the crash, he was last seen fleeing from his vehicle in Rocky Mountain National Park south of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on US Highway 36 toward High Drive. Sunday evening, it was determined that this individual was believed to be a suspect in a felony burglary case out of Grand County that remains under investigation. As of Sunday night, the suspect remained at large. Law enforcement told the public if they saw this person, do not approach and immediately call 911.
On Monday, September 9, the subject was apprehended and taken into custody. He was identified as Wayde Thyfault from Hudson, Colorado, date of birth 6/20/2001. He was apprehended in the High Drive area outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Estes Chamber Prepares For Fall Events Series
By: Estes Chamber of Commerce
"As the summer season begins to wind down, businesses can enjoy more opportunities to network and learn new skills," said Chamber President Colleen DePasquale.
Members and non-members are invited to register and attend upcoming events:
Ribbon Cutting to welcome new businesses
- Kissing Moose Food Truck, September 13th, 8:30 a.m.
- Expedition Lodge, September 17th 4:30 p.m.
- PeopleReady, September 18th 8:20 a.m.
Chamber After Hours October 17th, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bowling After Hours
- October 24th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Bull Pin
- Halloween costumes encouraged
- You do not have to bowl to attend
- The Bull Pin will be sharing samples from their upcoming Holiday Party menus
Community Gumbo Dinner
- November 14th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion
"We are also launching some exciting educational programs through the Economic Development and Workforce Council, including an updated BASE program," DePasquale added.
Anyone interested in registering for events can do so at esteschamber.org or by emailing info@esteschamber.org
YMCA Of The Rockies Earns Praesidium Accreditation
Colorado organization becomes first hospitality-focused YMCA to join the cohort
YMCA of the Rockies, a beloved nonprofit and travel destination, is proud to announce its Praesidium Accreditation. As the largest YMCA camp and conference center in the world, YMCA of the Rockies offers a welcoming retreat with 276 cabins and nine lodges at two vacation centers and one traditional summer camp. Praesidium is an organization focused on preventing the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults within institutions. Staff from Estes Park Center, Snow Mountain Ranch, and Camp Chief Ouray collaborated to earn this prestigious accreditation.
“As an organization, YMCA of the Rockies is committed to the prevention of abuse. We serve more than 210,000 people per year and safety of our guests remains the top priority. Because we serve a large proportion of children, working with Praesidium to create peace of mind for parents is particularly important to the prevention of abuse,” said Susan Taylor, Program Director at Estes Park Center.
Within the accreditation, which is the highest industry standard in abuse preven-
tion, Praesidium provides services such as risk assessment, training, policy development, and monitoring to help organizations create safe environments. Their comprehensive accreditation process – established in 2022 – involves an eight-step series, including refining policies, strengthening screening and selection tools, investing in training, increasing monitoring and supervision, building internal feedback systems, educating consumers, responding appropriately, and strengthening administrative practices.
YMCA of the USA works closely with Praesidium to engage in safe practices for working with children. YMCA of the Rockies is among the first 50 YMCAs in the country to accomplish accreditation, which can take up to a year to earn through Praesidium’s comprehensive review of all of the organization’s practices. The current accreditation will last for three years.
For more details about the Praesidium Accreditation and other ways the YMCA helps protect children and all guests can be found at https://www.ymcarockies.org/policies-cancellations/
Susan Taylor, Program Director, YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center and Kyle Livesay, Association Business and Risk Director, YMCA of the Rockies.
Double The Impact Of Your Gift To The Estes Park Museum!
Thanks to a generous donor, contributions made to the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. by Thursday, September 26 will be matched 100%. The goal is to raise $6,000. This a great opportunity to double the impact of your donation!
The private donor wants to support the most current and pressing needs and opportunities for the Museum
School Superintendent Ruby
Bode Guest Speaker At The Rotary Club Meeting September 19
The Rotary Club of Estes Park hosts our School Superintendent on Thursday, September 19th
Superintendent Ruby Bode will speak about her five year strategic plan’s progress and recent test results. We meet at the American Legion and the public is invited to attend. The Noon Rotary 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 17th if joining us for lunch.
through a general fund campaign match. Donations will be used to continue community education programs, exhibitions, collections care, and staffing. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to double the effect of your gift. Make your donation today online at coloradogives.org/story/5xd3fg, follow the QR code, or send a check to EPMFF, 200 4th Street, Estes Park, CO 80517 with the memo, “2024 Match.”
How Final-Four Voting Works At 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 instant-runoff 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
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.
Homecoming Parade Through Downtown Estes Park September 27
The EPHS Homecoming parade will be held downtown on Elkhorn Ave. on Friday, September 27th. The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. and begin from the Dairy Queen parking lot, travel down
Elkhorn Ave. and head up Highway 7 to the high school.
Come on out and support our students and Bobcats at this traditional Homecoming festivity.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, September 17 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 970-443-8146.
Methods Team. That team as well as the state Colorado League’s Alternative Voting Methods Task Force educate voters
Because this column is running on Friday the 13th, I thought it would be fun to rerun a Thunker from Friday the 13th, 2006—seven months after I started writing these columns. “Little Ellen” is 25 years old now.
My seven-year-old niece asked her mother at their dinner table the other night, "Is Aunt Sarah older than both you and Dad?"
"As a matter of fact, she is," my sister replied.
"Then that's who I want to interview for my school ancestor project," Ellen said.
So there it is. Being seven months older than Ellen's father makes me an ancestor. And Ellen wants to interview her middle-aged ancestor—I'm all of 45, which is indeed, middle age—about the Olden Days.
My memories are contemporary compared to many of Estes Park residents'. But to Ellen, they're ancient. So what did old Aunt Sarah tell a young girl to portray what life was like in a bygone era? When I was Ellen's age my favorite dolls were Raggedy Ann and Andy, with loopy yarn hair and a hidden heart under her blue calico dress and his red checkered shirt. I cut out and played with Betsy McCall paper dolls, and I still have Skipper, Barbie's little sister, whose magnetic clothes magically stuck to her when I rubbed them on her static, paper doll body. We kids sat cross-legged—we called it "Indian style"—on the floor to play cards endlessly—Canasta, Nertz, Spoons—unlike Ellen, who only knows how to play Solitaire with her hand on a mouse and her eyes scanning the computer screen. Outside, the neighborhood kids played Red Rover, Mother May I? and Kick the Can until dusk, when our mothers stood on the front porch and hollered for us to come home. "All ye! All ye! Income free!" we'd call to end the game. On summer evenings the pest control truck drove down the street spraying a fine mist of mosquito poison into the air. We ran inside to close all the windows, preventing the acrid smell from permeating our house. It's hard to believe we live to tell about that one! Twice a week milk was delivered to a metal milk box on our porch. It wasn't whole, or two percent, or skim. It was just plain milk
As part of Ellen's project, she wanted to know what my most important elementary school accomplishment was. Several options came to mind. My first babysitting job was half-a-block from home, watching two brothers with Down syndrome and their older sister while their mother ran errands. This was quite an accomplishment because I
was a mere 10 years old myself. But times were different then—my mother was just down the street, as was every other mother on the block, available to babysit the babysitter if need be. In 1970 I was thrilled to be paid 50 cents an hour to supervise three kids.
Even back in the late 60s my passion was to save the earth. One of my Girl Scout projects was to visit all the houses on our block on Saturday mornings, pulling our red wagon, to collect glass bottles for recycling. There was no such thing as plastic bottles back then so I rounded up plenty of glass, clinking in brown paper grocery sacks about to topple over in my wagon rattling along behind me. I raised money for my Girl Scout troop and ecological awareness for my neighbors by recycling glass, and I still recycle today, hauling our glass, plastic, and recyclable paper to the transfer station about every 10 days; taking our paperboard and cardboard to the recycle center in Loveland.
I decided to tell Ellen my most important elementary school accomplishment was to earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award three years in a row. I still have the round, blue embroidered patches tucked away in a treasure box to prove it. I ran the 600 yard dash faster than any girl in my class; I could leap like a frog from a stationary position for the standing long jump; hanging from my twiggy arms, my body shook like an aspen leaf while I struggled to keep my chin above the chinup bar; but the softball throw was my nemesis. After school the gym teacher would take me out to the ball field, mark the distance I needed to reach in order to score at the 85th percentile, and hand me the ball. I'd throw it, and throw it, and throw it, until by luck the ball would barely land over the line. Not until I was an adult did I learn how to throw a ball properly.
I'm convinced the Presidential Fitness Challenge is what started me on my lifelong exercise regimen.
After my niece asked questions about the most interesting changes I've seen in my lifetime (microwave ovens, answering machines, computers), and what I miss from my past (being close to my family), Ellen asked for one piece of advice from her aunt. To a little girl finding her place in her seven-year-old world by exploring a wee bit of her family ancestry, I quoted from a poem my own grandmother used to recite: "Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone." (Ella Wheeler Wilcox, 1883) Little Ellen, keep your sense of humor and you'll have friends wherever you go.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
Fine Arts & Crafts Festival This Weekend In Bond Park
It’s here! The Fine Arts Guild’s 49th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will be in Bond Park this weekend! More than 90 artists will be available to share the products of their artistic endeavor, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Leather, ceramics, jewelry, photography, painting, wood, wearable art, fiber, printmaking, sculpture, metal, glass, and mixed media are all mediums represented by the attending artists. The festival is a great place to look for Christmas and birthday gifts or something for yourself. Employees of the YMCA will be ready to assist kids of all ages in decorating half masks in Kids Corner and Vibhaus Kendzia, a talented multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin will be on hand to serenade patrons with music played on native American inspired flutes. There will be two silent auctions each day featuring items donated by the artists. Proceeds from the auctions support youth programing and scholarships for high school seniors pursuing the arts and music in college and participants in the Youth Theater summer camp.
Bob Lansing
Mark Kessler
Michaela Shammus
Kathy Anderson
Robert Palmer
Kyle Goldstein
Jared Casias
Linda Backus
Pamela Williamson
Barbara Marcus Mckenna
Scott Meyer Winner Of September Estes Valley Photo Club Contest
Scott Meyer is the winner of the September Estes Valley Photo Club Contest with this wonderful photo of marmots! This is what Scott said about the photo: "While hiking up in the tundra, I came across a marmot family just a short distance off the trail. They seemed to be indifferent to my presence, so I stayed a while just to observe them and snap a few images. In this image, one of the youngsters is looking up at Mom seemingly asking for a little attention or affection, an intimate family moment hat I was fortunate enough to share with them.”
Please find us on Facebook under Groups and then select Estes Valley Photo Club. You do not need to be a resident of the Estes Valley to join. We welcome all members!
All members have the opportunity to enter our monthly photo contest. We are now accepting submissions for the October Photo Contest.
Here are the rules:
You must use the hashtag #estesvalleyphotoclubcontest
Each member can enter two photographs,
Why not join the Estes Valley Photo Club for your chance to have your photograph appear in an issue of EP News!
The photographs must be taken in Colorado. Please state general location DO NOT include specific locations
You may enter any subject
No watermarks or logos.
Ukrainian Lunches To Be Served On Wednesdays, Beginning Sept. 25
Iryna Irkliienko and Nataliya Pleshkova, along with their family members, have been doing lunches to support Ukraine and Ukrainians since March 1, 2022.
Due to numerous requests about the day of the service, they are pleased to announce that starting Wednesday, September 25th, the Ukrainian cuisine charity lunches will be served in the Rocky Mountain Church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday, (instead of Tuesdays). The church is located at 451 Promontory Drive, Estes Park, CO.
The lunches include three courses: soup/Borsch, and entrée with assorted meats, dessert, and a homemade drink. There is no charge – only a donation is welcome.
Over the last 33 months of war, Ukrainians of Colorado have been able to raise close to $33,000 to help Ukrainians in need. Estes Park is a wonderful community to live in and feel supported!
Feel free to contact Iryna (970) 6916331 or Nataliya (970) 481-9483 for questions. Glory to Ukraine!
Community Art Festival
Saturday, September 14
Enjoy a day filled with live music featuring Stepmother Nature, Jon Pickett of Chain Station and Greg Miles, makers market, art and friendly competition at the 1st Annual Community Art Festival hosted by Bear & Bee, Makers’ Studio & Boutique in partnership with Visit Estes Park and the Estes Arts District. The event will take place September 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Stanley Village Shopping Center parking lot in front and inside of Bear & Bee. Proceeds from this event go towards arts programming in the community.
The day will kick off with a mural un-
veiling, followed by the Chalk Art Event featuring local artists and community members. Sign up to compete in a friendly creative competition including pottery wheel throwing, woodburning, tote bag decorating, and for the kids a painting contest. The winning pieces from each category will win some amazing prizes.
Come shop handmade items from our local makers booths, enjoy live music, and free kids’ crafts. The event is free to attend and $15 per competition entry. For more information, please visit www.BearAndBeeInspired.com.
The INSPIRED LIVING Group brokered by eXp Realty Invites You to Our
Rails In The Rockies Celebrates 27th Anniversary
Save the date! Rails in the Rockies is coming to town on September 21 and 22 at the Estes Park Event Center. This model railroad show is hosted by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders. It will be their 27th Anniversary celebration putting on this show for the enjoyment of sharing the fun and expertise of model railroading.
If you haven’t been for awhile…or never been…consider spending a few hours looking at 18 fantastic creative model railroad layouts from Colorado and Wyoming, admiring the art work on the various layouts, learning about the various train gauges from large to very small, browsing the vendors, play-
ing the Seek and Search game, watching the complication of a train switching yard, enjoying children having fun with an interactive train layout, learn some history about trains and toy trains and watch a demonstrations of modeling, scenery construction. All this for only $10.00 with children 12 and under free and a special $20 rate for families. Cash is preferred. Rails in the Rockies, September 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., September 22 from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m., Estes Park Event Center, adults $10.00 and children 12 and under free. Free parking at the Event Center and a free shuttle to and from downtown Estes Park. Come join us. All aboard!
KREV-LP Schedule
Monday-Friday Schedule
6am-10am Morning Music
10am-11am Folk Music
11am-1pm Midday Music
1pm-3pm Afternoon Classical
3pm-5pm Popular Music by Years
5pm-7pm Dinner Music
7pm-8pm Grass Fed (Eclectic Rock)
8pm-11pm Jazz Time
11pm-6am Night Music
Pop Music
3pm-5pm Mon-Fri
Monday: 1950-1963
Tuesday: 1964-1975
Wednesday: 1976-1983
Thursday: 1984-1999
Friday: 2000-Current
Saturday Schedule
6am-10am Saturday Morning Chores
10am-Info Hour AWWW
11am-Noon British Rock
Noon-1pm World Music
1pm-2pm World Music
2pm-4pm Estes Park Spanish Radio
4pm-7pm Dinner Music
7pm-8pm Grass Fed (Eclectic Rock)
8pm-11pm Jazz Time
11pm-6am Night Music
Sunday Schedule
6am-8am Praise
8am-10am Sunday Morning Hymns
10am-11am Gospel
11am-1pm Instrumental Music
1pm-2pm German Hour
2pm-3pm World Music
3pm-5pm Afternoon Classical
5pm-7pm Dinner Music
7pm-9pm Jazz Time
9pm-11pm Evening Classical
11pm-6am Night Music
30th Annual Autumn Gold Festival
$10,000
Raffle Drawing Returns
The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is selling $100 raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the following prizes: $10,000, $2,500 and five, $500 cash prizes. The raffle drawing will take place at the 30th Annual Autumn Gold Festival in Bond Park on the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22.
The Sunrise Rotary Club is selling only 350 raffle tickets, so you have a one in 50 chance of winning a cash prize. The odds are quite good that your ticket will win one of the cash prizes listed above!
This year, all Raffles are sold on-line.
To purchase an Autumn Gold Raffle for $100, go www.estesparkautumngold.com. Click on BUY A RAFFLE and follow the prompts. After you click on the SUBMIT and GET TICKETS tab, you will receive a confirmation email from Zeffy, and the Sunrise Rotary Club will be notified immediately. Your ticket is your email receipt. The entire process takes only a minute.
Please note that there is an optional platform processing fee. To offset that fee, each raffle comes with one complimentary food voucher from the Autumn Gold Kitchen and one complimentary beverage voucher (alcohol included) from the Autumn Gold Beer Garden. These two vouchers are a $15 value!
Proceeds from raffle tickets go to scholarships for Estes Park High School graduating seniors for college or vocational school, grants for local non-profits and other Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary projects. Whether or not your ticket wins a cash prize, your purchase of a $100 raffle ticket makes a difference for a student who wants to pursue secondary education or vocational school.
The actual raffle drawing will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, but you do not have to be present to win.
The Sunrise Rotary Club will contact the raffle winners by phone and email after the drawing.
The 30th Annual Autumn Gold: A Festival of Bands, Brats and Beer is an annual, free, family-friendly event featuring live award-winning bands, a classic car show, face painting, games for kids, food vendors and much more. Check out our website for more information.
• Presentation-1:45 p.m. – Sunday’s Classic Car Show Trophy Presentation
• Drawing -2 p.m. – $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle Drawing
For more information visit our website: www.estesparkautumngold.com.
Like us on Facebook https//www.facebook.com/AutumnGoldEstesPark/.
Join In The Fun At EVICS
We are bringing a taste of Spain to Estes Park! Enjoy a delightful evening featuring a specially curated dinner with wine pairings and be serenaded by the enchanting music of Flamenco fusion guitarist El Javi. By purchasing your tickets, you’re not only joining us for a memorable evening but also making a meaningful contribution to our mission. Your ticket purchase is considered a donation, and you will receive the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit, which provides an income tax credit for taxpayers making mone-
Fall Gala
tary contributions to support child care and organizations that provide educator training, referral services for child care, or financial support for parents to access child care. The credit is equivalent to 50 percent of the contribution amount, with a maximum credit of $100,000 per taxpayer, per tax year.
To purchase your tickets and support our mission, please visit www.evics.org/fall-gala.
Having you there will mean so much to the EVICS family and team, and we promise you that you will love every moment of it!
Join Us for Table Settings 101 On September
Within every tableware piece that has been shared or handed down through the family, there is a story. Celebrating those stories, as well as the creative ways to display these items—whether vintage or contemporary, formal or informal—is the inspiration behind a special event being hosted by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation.
“Table Settings 101” will take place on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum and repeated Monday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. also at the Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth Street. This special onehour program, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of displays of creative table settings, with ideas on how best to utilize and arrange the tableware that many of us save for special occasions.
Table Settings 101 is a prelude event to the eighth annual Creative Colorado TableSetting/Scaping competition and non-competition, to be held November 15-17 at the Ember at Estes Park Resort. That weekend, participants will be provided space to arrange their own unique table settings around the theme, “Books and Movies, Then and Now.” Participants may choose from several entry categories. We also welcome non-competitive tables at this event. Bring your ideas, dishes and props and just enjoy the interaction with other participants. Those not entering a table setting are encouraged to attend on November 16
15th Or 16th
or 17 as spectators.
Table Settings 101 at the Museum on September 15th and again on the 16th will offer anyone considering an entry their opportunity to gain a sense of the style and set-up that might lead to a winning arrangement. Snacks and refreshments will be served, and Tablesetting Committee members will discuss the specific details of the competition and the registration process. Individuals, families, businesses, and children alike are all invited to consider entering, and the event will feature photographs from previous year’s winning entries.
November’s Creative Colorado Table Settings event is a fundraiser for the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation. Full information and entry forms will be available on September 15/16, and online at: estespark.colorado.gov/museum/programs where you will click on the Tablesetting/Scaping tab lower on the page. No registration is required to attend the free September 15/16 programs at the Estes Park Museum. Business sponsorships are being sought for this year’s fundraiser. Anyone wishing to learn more about sponsorship is encouraged to contact Tara Moenning at tara@aspenbrookinvestments.com.
The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum.
Phasing out coal.
Phasing in clean energy.
For over 50 years, Platte River Power Authority has provided our owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland with locally generated, sustainable electricity. We’ve added nearly one million megawatt-hours of renewable energy resources to our portfolio. And we’re working toward our most ambitious goal yet: a 100% noncarbon energy mix.
prpa.org/future
Taylor Ellis 11th Grade
Congratulations to Taylor Ellis, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for September 13, 2024.
Taylor is the daughter of Gina and Don Ellis.
At EPHS she is in volleyball and band and enjoys her independent study course. She is the Drum Major of the marching band and has lettered in band and academics. She maintains a 3.8 GPA and is a member of NHS.
Outside of school, Taylor likes to read and go four-wheeling. She is an only child and really loves flowers, does a lot of gardening and creates crafts involving the flowers.
When asked a place she’d like to visit, Taylor said, “I really want to go to Scotland. My mom and I plan to go after I graduate just because we love the history there and everything about it.”
Taylor’s favorite quote is, “It always seems impossible until it is done” by Nelson Mandela. She said, “I really like this quote because it’s relatable, it
proves that when you have one of the busiest months, weeks...whatever, just take it one day at a time, take it slow, and before you know it, you’ll look back and say, “Wow, I can’t believe that just happened but I did it and it’s over.”
The best piece of advice she’s been given is that you can’t please everybody and not everybody’s going to be where you’re at and agree with you. Go at your own pace, you don’t have time to be anyone else but yourself. After high school, Taylor plans to go to college at UNC to major in botany and minor in interior design.
Quota Club provides scholarships primarily to women for career development or a return to school later in life. If you are a local resident interested in receiving scholarship monies email: akasper45@yahoo.com with questions or for an application.
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
Sept. 21 Monitored Weed Drop-Off –New Location In Stanley Park
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 manage-
ment 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 available at: larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/applicators 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, Lar-
imer County Natural Resources, Estes Valley Land Trust, and donations. Twenty Ob-Noxious Weeds in the 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
St. Bartholomew’s Annual Pastie & Chutney Fundraiser
St. Bartholomew’s Church is having their annual pastie and chutney sales! 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 six pasties) and two jars of chutney. The order 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 at c.shirey65@gmail.com, text or phone 936-766-5637.
Get your order in before they sell out!
EPH Helps Inspire The Next Generation Of Medical Professionals
On Wednesday, September 4th, Estes Park High School senior Jerilyn Fischer visited Estes Park Health to take photographs of medical professionals in action. Fischer is a member of the HOSA group at EPHS. The career and technical student organization is known as the Future Health Professionals group. Fischer took pictures of phlebotomists, laboratory techs, and nurses during her visit to the hospital. She plans to enter these photos into a State Leadership Conference health career photography contest.
Good luck, Jerilyn!
Photo by Wendy Rigby/Estes Park Health
The Bugle
By: Brad Manard
The first time I heard it, I’m sure my jaw fell open, my mouth wide in surprise. That loud screaming screech, the bull elk’s head tipping backward releasing a sound that begins low and rises to an ear-splitting shriek followed by the guttural thumping as their throat wobbles. It is the elk’s unmistakable bugle announcing that the rut has arrived.
A year ago, I was standing in the middle of the meadow at Willow Park along Old Fall River Road. The sun had barely peeked over the mountains, and I was all alone surrounded by solitude. The early fall air was crisp and the sky a deep mountain blue.
That’s when I heard the first bugle, from up on the mountainside echoing from among the Engelmann spruce. It was the sound so familiar yet so unique. Then, from across the meadow, another bugle followed by one on the opposite hillside, and one from back across the meadow.
Soon, as many as eight bulls, all hidden in the timbers on the hillside bugled. Each sound was a loud, independent trumpeting announcing their location to the others. This was their area, they bugled. This was where they would find the cow elk, gather them together, and mate for the strength of the species. It was a symphony of the species, sounds pronounced and bouncing back and forth across the meadow. The echos responded in harmony. It was a sound of endearing power.
When I first began photography, capturing the bull elk in mid-bugle was both a goal and challenge. As my cameras became more technical and faster with lenses of greater length and better glass, my skills improved, and I began to
capture the images I sought. In 2020, there was the elk Atlas bugling in the fog, and a few days later, a younger bull who bugled with mist blowing from his nostrils as saliva drooled in his throat. And then in 2021, there was Kahuna, the King of Moraine Park.
I had just turned onto the blacktop road leading into the massive meadow when I saw him along the edge. Pulling to the roadside, I moved behind my SUV with camera in hand and extended the lens to its full length. Kahuna’s harem was forty cows strong, and he worked to keep them close.
When it was important to announce his prominence, he would turn his head sideways with a slight lift, and the bugle would explode. Kahuna had a strong, deep, and dominant bugle, so powerful and unmistakable.
I remember the chill I got capturing that bugle, thrilled knowing Kahuna was special, his mating call unique, and the image dynamic. So much so, a week later it graced the cover of Estes Park News.
A year later, 2022, an elk as dynamic as Kahuna with power ful curved antlers showed the uniquely long third tines with a twist on the left one. His body was not as full,
but he was nearly identical to Kahuna, working his harem with the same dominance. I put his image on Facebook beside Kahuna’s saying, “I don’t know if this is Kahuna’s son, but they’re so similar, I’m going to call him KJ for Kahuna Junior.”
Last year and again this year, Droptine (or Kickstand) has been a dominant bull in Moraine Park. So named for the tine on his left antler that drops downward instead of up. His power evokes an incredible image of a bull elk bugling his September mating intent.
But my favorite image of an elk bugling was captured on September 20, 2022 in Moraine Park. As I stood along the road, the bull appeared on a
distant hill. The sun was just rising, the yellow grass glowing at his feet while it brightened the tan of his body and the brown of his mane. Behind him, the blue spruce gave a colorful texture to the image as if you could feel the sound of his bugle.
I remember sharing the image with my friend, Chris. Chris looked at me and shared, “Can you imagine being a pioneer discovering the beauty of these mountains in the 1830s. Arriving in the summer, you toil to build a log cabin, establish a home for your family in this land you are just discovering. Then, in the middle of a September night as you sleep in your bed, for the first time you hear the powerful screeching of a bull elk’s bugle. You have no idea what the sound is. Wouldn’t you be terrified?”
I know that once I had heard the bull elk bugle, it was a sound I would never forget yet always look forward to hearing. It is that time of year. It is the elk rut and the bulls are bugling.
by Brad Manard
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FALL HOURS
What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library
Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.
KEY
Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
p.m., Hondius Room
Interested in hunting in Colorado?
Join Colorado Parks & Wildlife certified hunter education instructor Eris Audette for this Conclusion Class (the online course must be completed first). All information provided at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org.
Hands Only CPR & Be Red Cross
Ready
Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Hondius Room
Learn how to check for consciousness, call for emergency services, and give chest compressions. Please note that CPR training certification is not pro-
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World: Author Talk with Nate Klemp, PhD Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 18, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Explore pathways back to open-minded living with New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
A Deep Dive in Character Development: Author Talk with Liane Moriarty Ⓡ
Saturday, September 21, 5 - 6 p.m., online
Chat with author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel, Here One Moment, a tale of free will and destiny, grief and love, and the struggle to maintain control in an uncertain world. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
ALL AGES
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, September 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, September 26, 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 22, 1 - 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
repeated Sunday, September 29, 1 - 4:30
Valley for this fun contest; full details at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org.
DIY Protein Bar Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hondius Room
Make high-energy protein bars with ingredients like rolled oats, seeds, protein powder, chocolate, dried fruits, and more. Allergy note: peanut and tree nut products will be used.
Author Talk with Scout Underhill Ⓡ Tuesday, September 24, 9 - 10 a.m., Estes Park High School
Online comic creator and author Scout Underhill will discuss their creative process and debut graphic novel, DnDoggos. Homeschool families are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Estes Park Woman’s Club and Friends of the Library Foundation.
Rock Climbing Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Estes Park Mountain Shop
Learn the basics of rock climbing, including tying knots, proper belay techniques, and safety and equipment procedures, then try your hand at indoor climbing.
repeated Tuesday, September 17, 11:45 p.m., Estes Park Elementary School
Luke Flowers, illustrator of more than fifty children’s books, and author and illustrator of the Moby Shinobi series, will present to kindergarten through second grade students. Homeschool families are welcome! Presented in partnership with Friends of the Library Foundation.
Prepare with Pedro Storytime Ⓡ
Thursday, September 19, 4 - 4:45 p.m., Hondius Room
vided through this course. Recommended for adults and teens.
Paint a Fall Sign Ⓡ
Thursday, September 26, 5:30 - 7:30 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
Sourdough Starter for Beginners Ⓡ
Saturday, September 14, 10 - 11 a.m., Makerspace
repeated Tuesday, September 17, 1011 a.m., Makerspace
Learn how to make (and maintain) a sourdough starter so you can have access to fresh bread any time you’d like!
TEENS & KIDS
Book vs. Movie Club: 127 Hours Ⓡ
Saturday, September 28, 12:30 - 2:15 p.m., Hondius Room
Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation while enjoying pizza and drinks. Please note: This film is rated R; attendees under the age of 17 require an accompanying parent or guardian.
Lego Club: Build a Zipline Ⓡ
Saturday, September 28, 3 - 4 p.m., Hondius Room
Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, we’ll be creating and testing zipline designs.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.
Arbor Day Poster Contest Ⓡ
Saturday, September 14, 2 - 3 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Tuesday, September 17, 4:305:30 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
Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Storybook Explorers: Sat., September 14 at 11:15 a.m.
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.
Author & Illustrator Talk with Luke Flowers
Tuesday, September 17, 11 - 11:45 a.m., Estes Park Elementary School
Join Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared for, and take action during, emergency situations. Attendees will receive a free Pedro activity book to take home. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Early Childhood Music with Annaka Hogelin Ⓡ
Saturday, September 28, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Hondius Room
Children ages 6 and under (and their caregivers) are invited to join musician and music educator Annaka Hogelin for songs, movement, rhythm, and fun.
MAKERSPACE
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
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting with Laurie Button Ⓡ
Friday, September 27, 6 - 8 p.m., Estes Valley Library KEY
Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
Sponsorships Available For National Philanthropy Day
By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park
Nonprofit Resource Center
National Philanthropy Day returns to the YMCA of the Rockies on November 21, 2024. Sponsors–whether businesses, individuals, or nonprofits–are inspired to celebrate fellow donors, volunteers, and do-gooders. Sponsors join the YMCA of the Rockies to make this event free to a sold-out room of 350 people.
The top tier of sponsorships is sold out; big thanks to those who stepped up early. Three sponsorship levels are available, ranging between $250-$1000.
This annual event is a well-deserved toast to our local Culture of Philanthropy. Sponsorship opportunities may be found at bit.ly/enn-npd24sponsors or via epnonprofit.org.The deadline to pledge your sponsorship is September 18.
The Estes Nonprofit Network serves and strengthens the Estes Valley nonprofit industry by providing education, resources, and collaboration opportunities. The YMCA of the Rockies cohosts this event; their partnership is invaluable.
Elk Fest Celebrates The Majestic Elk Rut In Estes Park
Elk Extravaganza returns to Bond Park in Estes Park, promising a weekend of wildlife wonders and entertainment
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of nature, music, and entertainment as Elk Fest makes its grand return to Bond Park in Estes Park Saturday, Sept. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. This free, eagerly anticipated, signature event of the Town of Estes Park, is set to captivate both local residents and visitors alike.
the festival, the fun-for-the-wholefamily bugling contest, promises laughter and memorable moments.
Revered MC Jeremiah RisingBuffalo Maybee is from the Northern Arapaho/Seneca nations and is proud to strengthen indigenous voices within the Estes Park community, of which his ancestors have lived for centuries. His passion is to create stronger community ties between local communities and tribal voices in order to heal from the past and unite for a more positive future of the Estes Valley.
Generously presented by Estes Park News and further bolstered by the unwavering support of Quality Inn, Visit Estes Park, YMCA, and Mile High Note Game Calls, Elk Fest promises a comprehensive lineup of engaging activities and experiences. Commencing in 1999 as a commemoration of the awe-inspiring elk rut (mating season) that graces Estes Park, the festival has grown into a beloved tradition.
Anticipate a vibrant array of arts and crafts vendors showcasing their talents, tantalizing food trucks offering an eclectic range from Asian fusion delights to classic corn dogs and irresistible funnel cakes. The event will showcase live raptors in collaboration with the esteemed Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Educational sessions featuring esteemed wild-
Energetic and captivating, High Lonesome will grace the stage on Saturday, while Sunday's entertainment will be perfectly set by the melodies of Katya Grasso and The Soft Spokes.
While the enchantment of elk is a hallmark of Estes Park and the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, it's crucial to remember that these are wild animals, deserving of respect and distance. Elk can exhibit unpredictable behavior, particularly the males (bulls)
during this season of heightened aggressiveness as they protect their females (cows). The safety of both attendees and these majestic creatures is paramount, so maintaining a safe distance is essential.
life experts from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will provide a deep dive into the natural wonders of the region.
Unwind at the Wallowing Hole beer tent, thoughtfully presented by The Rotary Club of Estes Park. For those seeking a touch of excitement, inflatable ax throwing awaits, offering a unique and invigorating experience. The highlight of
For those eager to plan their Elk Fest adventure, the complete schedule can be found at www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/elkfest.html . Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this annual extravaganza that encapsulates the essence of Estes Park's natural beauty and vibrant community spirit.
For more information please visit our website at EPElkFest.com or call Kayleigh Schissel at 970-577-3904.
This was a caption below an editorial cartoon two decades ago. It depicted a young girl giving her mother a hug before heading off to school. Her worried, teary-eyed mother is holding a paper sporting a headline that reads ‘Another school shooting’.
‘What’s to worry about? I'm only going to school.’ The relevance of that cartoon is seen again and again…and this week. People everywhere are crying “Enough is enough!” But still it happens. Why? And the blame game begins. In one such incident, the police are blamed. “They didn’t respond properly!” In some, the schools are blamed, “They didn’t have present security” or “They didn’t discipline bullying!” Or guns are blamed. “New gun laws needed!”
But, most recently we seem to be focusing more on the real problem. First, of course, we blame the shooter himself. Young people that grow up playing violent video games and, as a result, living in a fantasy world, have a hard time differentiating between reality and make-believe. Then, all too often, mental illness is blamed, in an effort to escape or minimize punishment. As a counselor I’ve worked with many with mental problems, and I recognize that such exists. However, I also know, as you do, that much of that is brought upon themselves by the choices made…drug or alcohol use, hanging with others who are determined to act anti-socially, and other self-destructive factors. Thus, such shooters should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
But, they should not alone be held responsible as seen in two recent shootings. Society has been focusing on the ‘breeding ground’ where these shooters have grown up, thus holding parents responsible when they carelessly allow, even contribute, to the horrific actions of their children. This was seen in the case of Ethan Crumbley. After he killed four in a school in Michigan, his parents were arrested, charged, and convicted of involuntary manslaughter, for giving him guns and ignoring signs of his impending crime. “My parents don’t listen to me, so I can’t get any help,” he noted in his planning notes. Neighbors and others testified to ‘neglectful parenting’. In the most recent such event, the father of Colt Gray, has been arrested for having provided a gun and for ignoring signs of his son’s intent to kill fellow students. One wonders also about the home life of Donald Trump’s attempted shooter, Thomas Crooks, and others who commit despicable crimes such as gang membership, local youth crime sprees, etc.
I mention these because they remind us of the parental responsibility of everyone who brings children into the world. The Bible says: “Train up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Paul urges: “Raise them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (ie. “Take them to church… teach them at home”) These are general principles that should guide our parenting duties. This is a real problem in American society where many families are single-parent families, mostly mothers raising children. Late Vice-President Adlai Stephenson said this: “There are so many fathers who have children, but so few children who have fathers.” Colt Gray was being raised by his father, but his mother’s dysfunctional life, no doubt, contributed to his upbringing. Will / should she be brought up on charges as well?
I say all this to remind each of us parents that we are responsible for, God willing, bringing children into the world, and for teaching them the values, manners, and actions of life that will bring glory to God and our families, and safety to our society. If you want to further explore any of this please feel free to call me. (720-530-6446)
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Community Singalong With The Mountain Music Makers September 17th
Step back in time with the Mountain Music Makers for an afternoon of toetapping Folk and soul-stirring Gospel music! Join the singalong fun with your loved ones at a free concert on Tuesday, September 17th, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC), 1760 Olympian Ln. Whether you're young or young at heart, this event is open to all ages. Enjoy the warm community atmosphere with light refreshments on hand. Mark your calendar for a musical celebration you won’t want to miss!
The Mountain Music Makers are a local instrumental and vocal ensemble, specializing in original song arrangements and original local songs. The ten members of the ensemble are Song Director Cleone Beall on keyboard and vocals, Mary Powers on accordion,
banjo and vocals, Dana Burke on violin, mandolin, and vocals, Ed Ellingson on harmonica, Diane Weyl on guitar and vocals, Millie Miller on guitar and vocals, Sonja McTeague on percussion and vocals, with John Wray, Ruth Mutschler and Jeff Johnson on vocals.
The Mountain Music Makers perform a variety of music at local venues throughout the year. If you are interested in having them perform at your upcoming event, private or public, contact Cleone Beall at cleone.beall@gmail.com.
Attendees are welcome to eat lunch while attending the concert. Bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a hot lunch by ordering the day before. The meal on Tuesday will be a popular favorite of BBQ pork ribs with baked beans and coleslaw. The cost of a meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $11 for non-members. You must order your meal before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 16. Become a member of the EPSCC for just $35 per year and take advantage of lunch discounts and all of our great programs. For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the concert, please call (970) 581-2195.
Oratorio Society Set To Begin Rehearsals For November Concerts
The Oratorio Society, under the direction of Robert Howard, will begin rehearsals in September for our November 22nd and 23rd concerts. The orchestra began 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 began 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.
Elder Angels Offering Senior Care And Relocation Needs In Estes Park
A comprehensive service for senior care and relocation needs is now being offered in the Estes Park area by Elder Angels. Combining expert guidance on senior care options with topnotch moving services, Elder Angels provides support to make difficult transitions easy for seniors and family.
Calling on their years of experience and a vast network of resources, the senior advisors at Elder Angels understand the complex world that is senior living, and oer options
and assistance for place ment in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and more!
After understanding each individual needs, the advisors then schedule tours at the communities that fit those needs, and accompany you to make sure it’s the right fit. The advisors then walk you through the complex paperwork process, ensuring that not one detail is missed.
Our concierge moving service keeps the needs of each senior in mind. We employ a trained, CPR-certified caregiver to assist with the move,
ensuring that every step is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Elder Angels documents and organizes your belongings, bubble-wraps the important items, provides emotional and physical support to the senior and family, and treats every item as if it were their own.
If you have already found your next home and only need help moving, Elder Angels offers the same detail-oriented and compassionate moving service to all seniors.
Let Elder Angels be your wings on the ground! Call 970-9881132 or visit their website at elderangelsco.com for more information.
About Elder Angels
Elder Angels is a womenowned and locally operated small business that started in January of 2024. After working for large senior living corporations, owners Patty Brown and Jenny Walker realized that there was a demand for specialized advising
services for seniors in Northern Colorado that other companies weren’t offering. Elder Angels Senior Advisors takes a completely different approach and follows the seniors through their entire journey in this new chapter, sometimes staying in touch for months after move-in! The sister company, Elder Angels Moves Seniors, was introduced shortly after the advising business due to the growing need for moving services for seniors.
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu
September 16-20
Monday, Sep 16 Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ Hashbrowns & fruit
Friday, Sep 27 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day
Meals are $7 for current 2024 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Sept 16th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Sept 13th. 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.
The Center is OPEN Monday thru Friday 10 – 1 TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15 AM
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
Senior Advisor & Owner, Jenny, documenting a client's items before a move.
Elder Angels owners Jenny Walker and Patty Brown at the opening of Morningstar Old Town.
Fall Festival In Allenspark Features Chili, Chili And More Chili
on Saturday, Sept. 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.
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 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 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!"
Estes Park School District Achieves Performance District Status Significant Growth Across All Schools
The Estes Park School District is excited to announce its achievement of a Performance District rating, based on newly-released preliminary ratings, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and the entire community. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE), which annually evaluates all public schools and districts, has recognized the progress made across all three schools in our district.
Every school in Estes Park showed improvement this year, resulting in the district’s new status as a Performance District. The Elementary School improved by 5.1 points, moving from a priority improvement rating to an improvement rating. The Middle School saw an impressive 8.1 point increase, maintaining its performance rating, and the High School made a 4.6 point gain, moving from an improvement rating to a performance rating. This collective effort has elevated the district to a performance rating, with an overall increase of 5.8 points.
The CDE evaluates school performance using achievement data from state assessments in math and English language arts for grades 3-11, and science for grades 5, 8, and 11. Growth data in math and English language arts is
measured for students in grades 4-10, comparing their progress over two consecutive years with peers across Colorado. Similarly, growth data from the English language acquisition assessment for multilingual learners in grades 1-12 is also factored into the calculations. Additionally, the evaluation includes postsecondary and workforce readiness indicators, such as SAT scores, graduation rates, and matriculation rates.
Superintendent Ruby Bode expressed her pride in the district’s success, saying, "These results come after just the first year of implementing our district strategic plan. The improvements we are seeing are a direct result of the focused, collective efforts of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the support of our families and community. We are on the right path, and I am confident we will continue to build on this momentum. I am proud of what our public schools contribute to the future of this community."
The Estes Park School District is committed to continuing this upward trajectory and ensuring that all students receive the high-quality education they deserve. With the support of families, community members, and staff, the future looks bright for the district.
Take a ride up to Allenspark
Hands are raised and students are eager to participate as Mr. Leija sparks curiosity in a 2nd grade classroom.
As you know, interest rates have risen considerably over the past couple of years.
But what does this mean to you, as a consumer and as an investor?
From a consumer’s standpoint, it’s not hard to see the effects of higher interest rates. If you want to take out a mortgage or refinance an existing one, you’ll find that it’s considerably more costly, in terms of the interest you’ll pay, than it was a few years ago. And the same is true of car loans and credit cards. Paying these debts at higher rates can affect your cash flow, so while rates are high, you may need to make some important decisions about your overall budget and spending plans.
As an investor, though, you may find the effects of higher interest rates to be somewhat more complex. That’s because higher rates can have a different impact on different types of investments, such as stocks and bonds.
sify your investment dollars, you can reduce the risk of market volatility affecting just one type of asset, although diversification by itself can’t protect against all losses.
With fixed-income investments, such as bonds, interest rate movements can have significant and direct impacts. When interest rates rise, the value of your current bonds will likely fall because new bonds can pay higher rates. However, you can also buy bonds at the new, higher rates and benefit from bigger interest payments.
When considering stocks, be aware that not all market sectors will respond the same way to higher interest rates. For example, the financial sector, which includes banks, insurance companies and brokerage firms, may benefit from higher rates. On the other hand, smaller technology companies, which still must invest heavily in their businesses, may not do as well due to rising interest rates making it more expensive for them to borrow. And other sectors will respond differently to higher rates. Keep in mind, though, that there’s great variance within sectors and among companies, so when you consider purchasing stocks, evaluate each choice on its merits and make sure it fits within your risk tolerance, time horizon and need for portfolio diversification. When you diver-
Still, there’s no guarantee that interest rates will stay elevated – in fact, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it might actually start cutting rates in 2024 – which is why it may be a good idea to build what’s known as a “ladder” consisting of short-, intermediateand long-term bonds. Once you have your ladder in place, you’ll have some protection from interest-rate movements. So, if rates were to keep rising, you could reinvest the proceeds of your short-term bonds in the new, higherpaying ones. But if rates level off, or even fall, you’ll still benefit from your longer-term bonds, which typically (but not always) pay higher rates than short-term ones.
Of course, if you hold your bonds until maturity, you will continue to get the same interest payments, regardless of where market rates go.
In any case, it’s useful to be aware of what’s happening with interest rates — the more you know about the factors affecting your investments, the better off you’ll be.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by our local Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Edward Jones, Member SIPC
Photo by Robert Burns
Pirate Face Productions Presents: Sebastien Bordeaux Live At American Legion Post 119
Get ready to swing into action on September 14th as Pirate Face Productions brings you an unforgettable night with Sebastien Bordeaux at American Legion Post 119. This cat’s a master of the stage, blending blues, rock 'n' roll, Americana, hillbilly swing, rockabilly, jazz, and country into a sound that’s pure dynamite. Fresh from his performance at Viva Las Vegas, Sebastien is ready to turn up the heat and get you rockin’!
Having shared the stage with the likes of Wayne "the train" Hancock, Sebastien’s bass lines are as smooth as they come. His music captures the essence of 1940s blues and 1950s rock 'n' roll, bringing those vintage vibes straight to your soul. With a debut album on WILD Records and a stage presence that’s electric, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
Event Details:
• Car Show: 5-7 p.m. – Roll in and check out a showcase of classic rides that'll have you drooling over chrome and curves.
• Swing Dance Classes: 7-8 p.m. | $10 – Lace up your dancin’ shoes and learn some swingin' moves that'll have you jivin' all night.
• Sebastien Bordeaux Performance: 810 p.m. | $10 – Catch Sebastien live as he brings the house down with a set of high-energy tunes.
• Pinup Girl Contest: Around 9 p.m. –The spotlight’s on! Watch or compete in this glamorous contest celebrating vintage style.
Join us at American Legion Post 119 for a night packed with music, dancing, classic cars, and a touch of pinup glamour. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Estes Valley Foreign Policy Program On Political Pirates And High Seas Treaties October 2
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 affect you, your children, and your grand children has never been more important. Where else can you find that 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 confines of the Estes Valley Library.
Each month a group of local citizens meets to discuss a key social, economic, and security issue to gain a better understanding of how government 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 being discussed. Attendees view a short video and then freely and respectfully discuss the topic exchanging ideas and personal experiences. The group is apolitical and focuses on building 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 October’s topic is the High Seas
Treaty. The chapter for this discussion is excerpted from a 2012 article by Sara Tjossem entitled “State of the oceans: waves of change” and from the American Society of International Law. It 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, the Pierrepont Comfort Chair in Political Science at Florida Atlantic University, a Fellow at the Foreign Policy Association with a PhD in international Relations from the University of South Carolina.
Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of their ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities, such as shipping, overfishing, pollution, and deep-sea mining. The recently negotiated High Seas Treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, attempts to address these issues. What is in this treaty and how difficult will it be to convince nations to participate?
Please join us for our next lively session on Wednesday, Oct 2nd 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.
Rocky’s Backyard Ultra Returns To YMCA Of The Rockies On October 5th
For those new to the world of ultrarunning, the concept of a Backyard Ultra might seem a little...well, wild. Unlike a traditional race with a set distance or time, a Backyard Ultra is a last-person-standing event with no set end time or date. Here’s how it works: runners must complete a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour on the grounds of the YMCA climbing 500ft per lap, on the hour. That’s right—every hour, no matter what. This continues until only
one runner remains to complete a lap within the hour. In 2023, Tim Pearl from Longmont went 25 hours, running 104 miles to win. New for the second year is a customized belt buckle for anyone that reaches 24 hours and a $1,000, winner takes all cash prize! Whether this is your first time running on a trail or you think you have what it takes to be the last person standing, Rocky’s Backyard Ultra is for you!
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 weighs 50 pounds. He is about two 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.
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 2 1/2 years old.
Max is seven years old and weighs about 80 pounds. Just look at those eyes! He is so sweet and good with other dogs.
Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d
like to meet or foster any of these special pets.
All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is the Estes Valley’s only humane society.
You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.
For more information about the Pet Association, please visit petassociationestespark.com.
Ghost Town Legends: The Lost Mines
By: Ethan Knightchilde
Abandoned diggings, lost mines, buried treasure.
There are likely as many stories about lost mines and hidden caches as incredulous ales of discovery. Some are deceptively simple--like the case of a solitary miner who buried gold dust in tin cans near his cabin. When he died in a sudden and untimely fashion, the question of the hidden wealth drove some to search for years.
Other tales seem straight out of a classic Greek tragedy. Take, for instance, one of Colorado’s early lost mine legends, which begins with a group of ‘49ers on their way to the California gold fields when they found color in a streambed eight days’ journey from Pike’s Peak. Six of the original party stayed and dug for weeks, eventually striking high-grade ore. They had cached an estimated $100,000 of gold in a drift when provisions ran low and a snowstorm closed in. One of their number set out for supplies, but additional storms delayed his return. When he finally made his way back to the camp, he found the landscape radically transformed.
An avalanche and earth slide had torn their way down into the valley, taking with them the cabins and the men and burying beneath massive heaps of rubble the drift in which the gold had been stored. Broken by the tragedy, he did not speak of it again until 1881, when he relayed the tale just before passing away.
Ten years later, a prospector confided
in a potential partner that he possessed the notebook of that ill-fated party’s sole survivor, as well as the precise location of the cache and diggings. The partner was skeptical until he saw samples of the ore. But two weeks later, the prospector was killed in a saloon brawl, and all knowledge of the mine was lost again.
There are many tales like these, and sometimes it seems that their sheer number should give good odds of walking out your back door and tripping over a lost mine. In the final act of Best Documentary Award-winning Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail, several such stories are told. I invite you to come to a show at the movie house where it began its journey: the Historic Park Theatre, built when the film’s events were still in living memory. Catch a screening at 2 p.m. on September 19, 6 p.m. on October 5, and 2 p.m. on October 17. As the film’s writer-director, I will be present to answer questions about the entire ghost town project after the 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: The End of the Bonanza Trail and the companion book Ghosts of the West: Tales and Legends from the Bonanza Trail by E. S. Knightchilde.]
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Maya Max Goose
Thank You, Brad Fitch And The Tropicowboy Band
On Saturday, August 31st, the 19th Anniversary of the John Denver Tribute Concert performed by Brad Fitch and his band, was a big hit with the audience. It was an excellent concert as
Ushers – Mark Lee, Grant Delbecq, Jack Boatman, Guy Van de Werf, Scott Thompson, Scott Robbins, Chuck Bonza, Annie Slack, Jack Ford
MC and Ice/water person – Carl Ro-
Brad is the consummate entertainer and sings John Denver songs to perfection. The reason for our success is the patrons who come year after year to enjoy this music—they are the best audience anyone could ask for, respectful, appreciative, and awed.
The concert is a fundraiser for scholarships presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation. Last year the Club was able to award over $55,000 in scholarships to 2024 graduates of Estes Park High School.
A huge thank you to our Rotarians who form a group of support around our core person, Joe Calvin: Performance contact – Madison Casey, and all-around assistant
Labelers of seats – Beth Weisberg, Chuck Bonza, Jack Boatman, Annie Slack, Joe Calvin
Check-in desks – Millie Miller, Karen Thompson and her sister, Gregg Jurgens, Dale Bonza, Jim Jonell
Slideshow advertisements/announcements – Mark Lee
And our generous sponsors: Jim and Carol Whiteneck, Ron and Vivian Gordon, Mark and Karen Lee, Quality Inn, Tom and Marilyn Maher, Karol Rinehart, two people In Memory of Jack Overly, Docter Construction, Design Center of Estes Park, Peter and Stephanie Sinnott, Guy and Leslie Van der Werf, Outdoor World, Bank of Estes Park, Jay and Jane Harroff, Allnut Funeral Home, Cheley Camps Colorado, Elkhorn Law, Larry and Linda Williams, Colorado Homestead, Chuck and Dale Bonza, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Martha Bender, State Farm Insurance, Investment Center of Estes Park, Jack and Jan Boatman, Alan and Kathy Groesbeck, the Thompson Group, Tim and Sharon Moore, Dave Evans and Karen McClure, Beth Weisberg, Madison and Marty Casey, Dana and Bill Fritz, Country Market, Chrysalis at the Stanley, Wayne and Pat Newsom and Bill and Marianne Solms.
Tara Moenning
An Opportunity To Sing!
The Estes Park Chorale, a mixed community chorus of over 50 voices, will begin our new season rehearsals on Wednesday, September 18th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue. All interested singers are invited to join us!
The Chorale, now in its 54th season, performs at least two concerts per season of varied styles of choral music, both traditional classics and newer contemporary music. Our members are welcoming and come from all
walks of life. No audition is necessary to join, just the desire to sing and the availability to attend rehearsals on Wednesday evenings. Interested singers are invited to come to the first rehearsal and check us out!
More information on the organization and information on joining can be found at our website, www.estesparkchorale.com.
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Lunch – Phil Moenning
Our Lady Of The Mountains 4th Annual Golf Tournament
On Friday, September 20th, Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church will host their 4th annual golf tournament at the Estes Park 18-hole Golf Course. The golf tournament is a fundraiser for youth programs, and over the past three years has provided funds for many young parishioners to youth camps and retreats. The attendees all
were very grateful for the opportunity. The public is invited to golf, sponsor a hole, provide prizes or make a donation to the youth activities of Our Lady of the Mountains Parish. The format will be a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Church office at 970-586-8111.
Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For September 10, 2024
The Estes Park Women’s Golf Association played a game called “Random 9.”
The winners were:
1st place - Colleen Logan
Tied for 2nd - Stacey Harding and Linda Bowie
4th place - Carolyn Bible
Tied for 5th - Marianne Casey, Deb Mauk and Kay Boyle
Tied for 8th - Carrie Logan, Amy Klein, Bonnie Ramsey and Chelsea Specht
League play will conclude for the season on September 28th
Watch for information next spring on joining the league next year.
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Results For September 9, 2024
Annual Two Man Best Ball
Congratulations to Mark Moraczewski and Stan Gengler for low rounds of the day.
Pos. Players Total Net
1 Mark Moraczewski + Stan Gengler 60
2 Allen Arms + Tandy Brown 61
T3 Jim Gallup + Henry Glover 63
T3 Tony Palmer + Roger Galloway 63
T5 Steve Nagl + John Copenhaver 64
T5 Roger Erwin + Jerry Ballinghoff 64
7 Larry Nosbish + Michael Riley 65
T8 Dennis Bryan + Wesley Wilvert 66
T8 Matt Quinn + Tom Keyworth 66
T8 Greg Fyfe + Stan Osborne 66
T11 Wm. Cooper + Dwight Stanford 67
T11 Tony Paglia + Scott Logan 67
T11 Pete Smith + Guy Tritico 67
T11 Robin Harding + Steve Wirrig 67
T15 Michael Johnston + Steve Tice 68
T15 Rbt. Waddell + Greg Shipman 68
T15 Tom McNeil + Jim Toresdahl 68
T15 John Tessler + Donny Davison 68
By: Larry Strong
“Let Us Do Good”
“I’ve started paying less attention to what people say and more attention to what they do.” This was one of my old business associates favorite sayings and he never said this from a “holier than thou” or judgmental position. He’d just realized if one watches what somebody does long enough you’ll find out more about what that person believes than just what they say. The same concept applies to the phrase, “You talk a good game but can you deliver the goods?”
The encouraging and inspirational phrase, “While we have time, let us do good,” is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. No doubt, St. Francis was inspired by Galations 6:10 where the Apostle Paul encour ages the church to “do good unto all.” Followers of Jesus are also com manded to “make every ef fort to add to your faith good ness.”
others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.” When we shine light, it comes through our very imperfect broken vessels and God gets the glory. Beauty takes on many images, but there may be nothing more beautiful than when we see someone doing good.
Embedded in the fabric of Men on Fire is our desire to be known as guys of honor, integrity, kindness and good deeds. The concept of “doing good to all” is definitely reflected in Jesus’ words, “Let your light shine before
For anybody reading this today, my encouragement is
Men on Fire meets Saturday’s at the American Legion, 850 N. St. Vrain at 8:00 a.m. In addition to breakfast burritos, donuts and coffee, the menu includes a bunch of guys, young and not so much, encouragement, laughter, no judgement and a common desire to continue to grow in our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our faith backgrounds are all over the place so you will be right at home. Got some brokenness in your life? You’ll fit in great too, because we’re a bunch of cracked pots just tryin’ to let some light shine through and do some good. All men are welcome, and if you’re from out of town we’d love to have you hang out and help us deliver the goods.
Bible Study Classes At Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church
Community Bible Study in Estes Park invites you to Study and Grow Together this year as our class studies the books of James, Joshua, Job, and 1 & 2 Peter.
Several choices for study:
*Tuesday morning women and children in person class 9:15-11:00 at Mountain View Bible Fellowship
*Tuesday evening women's virtual group 5:30-7:00
*Tuesday evening men's group 5:30-
7:00 at Mountain View Bible Fellowship
Classes started September 10th, however people are welcome to join anytime throughout the year!
Together we will be growing in our knowledge and discipleship of Jesus through this caring, in-depth Bible study in our community.
For more information or to register go to https://estespark.cbsclass.org or contact Nicole at cousfam@gmail.com
Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop
By: Brian Schaffer
Have you heard the saying, “waiting for the other shoe to drop?” Where did this originate and what does it mean? From what I’ve read, it all started in New York City where apartment living was quite common. People who lived beneath their neighbor, they could hear the sound of one shoe dropping on the floor, and moments later the other shoe would drop. It was as if there was an expectation that one action would follow the other. When I googled "waiting for the other shoe to drop," one blogger says it’s “an expression that refers to waiting for an inevitable event to occur, usually one with negative consequences.” For some of our neighbors, it’s a common occurrence for them to be filled with anxiety and worry. They are thinking about the future with anticipation that something negative is going to happen. The reality is that it may or may not happen, but it still consumes them. This type of worry will paralyze people and inevitably they won’t or can’t take action, because of their fear of the future. It’s “Paralysis by Analysis.” At Crossroads, we’re not miracle workers, but we can help people get unstuck from whatever is holding them back. We do this by
helping them take the next step toward a better life. Helping people discover the action or decision they need to make in order to resolve issues in their life is a delicate matter. We realize this, and compassionately guide each neighbor through the process.
Over the past 42 years, Crossroads Ministry has helped thousands of neighbors in the Estes Valley find freedom from the things in life that were holding them back. We’re committed to keep this going as we move into the future. We know it’s only possible through the various partnerships we have with organizations, foundations, businesses, volunteers and donors. It takes all of us working together to make sure every neighbor in our community has enough food to eat, a place to lay their head, and a support system in place when they’re “waiting for the other shoe to drop.” Neighbor helping Neighbor is a great motto for our town. If we believe this is possible, then we need to “walk the talk” and put it into action every day. We would love for you join us, or invite us into the good work you’re doing. We are truly grateful to be living in a loving, supportive community with you.
The “No Regrets Question”
To The Editor:
What, in the future when you look back on this decision, would you regret doing or regret not doing and why?
Asking that question is relevant in so many situations. Sometimes it can be fairly quick, other times it requires more time and research. Picturing what it would look like five to ten years from now for you, your family, your community, our state, our country, the planet as a result of each choice is essential. Remember that little choices can sometimes have big consequences.
Asking the “regrets question” is especially important for this upcoming election. Would you regret not voting? We’ve had some very close elections.
Would you regret voting a certain way? Why?
It takes time to do the work to make important decisions – using reputable sources to sort fact from assumption, opinion, belief, and disinformation. It takes time to determine a candidate’s competency for the job. It takes time to study a candidate’s record of words and actions, whether they are consistently public serving or self-serving. None of your choices may be preferable, but deciding not to decide is a decision. Asking the “regrets question” can help. For this election, give it your best thinking, and have no regrets.
Bev Bachman
Fall colors up high, on Hourglass Ridge of Mt. Alice.
Photo by
Stephanie Abegg
Energizing Transportation
By: Judi Smith
During the last several months I have addressed many aspects of an ecologically “green" world. The detailed articles about the redirection of waste took several weeks to explore in depth – because they are so easily understandable. It is more complicated when we approach the conservation of energy.
Moving the fingers to “keyboard" is an example of a very low level kinetic energy. Walking is also kinetic energy. So is pedaling, whether on a bicycle or in a pedal car. Other forms of energy generally applicable to transportation include, of course, gasoline and diesel. Lesser known natural gas, alcohol, and even vegetable oils can also be used to propel vehicles. Hydrogen has been considered but I believe it is still provisional. Some of these are better energetically, and some are better ecologically.
Vegetable oil, even mixed with diesel, is probably the cheapest, but vegetable oil (especially used oil procured from restaurants) is hard on the engine after a while. (My brother's well-used car, converted to oil and diesel, ran decreasingly well for about two years.) Cost is not the only criteria. Alcohol imbued gasoline has been used for years, sometimes by choice and sometimes by regulation due to particularly high greenhouse gas emissions in a specific location. Back in the 1990s, I ran calculations showing that E85 (ethanol-gasoline mix) was cheaper by the gallon but more expensive per mile because it effected the mileage rate. I know this has been improved, but I don’t know how much. Today, cars can also be run by electricity, conveniently stored in a rechargeable battery. Electric vehicles (EV) are currently the most ecological, but cost heavily on the head end. However, fuel is financially minimal, especially if you have an EV charger installed in your home, as a part of that head-on cost. Of course, you must replace the battery periodically (7-10 years) and the batteries are not inexpensive … yet … because most EV batteries are lithium-based and lithium is rare and expensive. The main sources are saltwater lakes in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, but it is also mined in Australia, Canada, China, and Zimbabwe. In fact, the Ukraine war has increased the cost of batteries due to the loss of lithium mines.
But progress is happening. Tesla adapters now allow Tesla vehicles to use other charging stations. Working with LG Energy, General Motors has created the “Ultium” battery which employs limited lithium with nickel, magnesium, and cobalt plus proprietary additives to create a modular battery that they say will travel 300 miles on a charge. They intend to be in full production of electric trucks, SUVs, cars, and commercial vehicles by 2030. So
far, nearly all EV batteries are made in the Orient, but GM now has 2 battery assembly plants in the US (OH and TN) with a third currently under construction in Michigan. The 4th GM battery plant will be located in Indiana and will make Samsung batteries.
Good news for those considering a passenger EV, there is a federal (IRS) income tax credit (No, not a deduction.) of $7500 on the purchase of a new vehicle or $4000 on the purchase of a used vehicle. And Colorado offers a credit of up to $7500 as well. Discover the parameters of these offers at https://evco.colorado.gov/get-thefacts/save-money
For those not yet ready to purchase, there are other ways to contribute to the greening of our public streets. Of course, the ideal alternative is the use of individual kinetic energy, walking, biking, skate boarding, or perhaps the new electric cargo bikes, but some of us do not have the physical energy, or the available time to take advantage of that option. Yet, even if we cannot yet replace our vehicle, there are things we can do.
First and most important is to avoid running the car when stopped – for air-conditioning, for heat, or in order to listen to the radio. There is currently a state law designating a standard limit of five minutes idling (in any 60 minute period) … with several exemptions including for sleeper berths and for anytime the ambient temperature is less than 10 degrees F. Under HB241341, local governments are now permitted to make more stringent requirements.
Our local fare-free bus system is a boon to reducing air pollution here in town. Get a copy to see if the bus comes near your home and to checkout where you can go on it. As we elongate the geographical coverage and the hours, it becomes more and more useful to local residents, especially during the busy summer months when driving is more difficult.
Bustang arrives at the Estes Park Visitor Center at 9:05 a.m. (or 10:05) on weekend mornings and leaves at 4:00 p.m. (or 5:00) to return to Denver Union Station, stopping at Lyons, Boulder, Superior, Broomfield, and Westminster on the way. By taking the early bus up and the last bus down, one can reap almost an eight-hour day in Estes. The Bustang service is a great way to come to Estes for a day, but to take it down-mountain means an overnight stay. Still, when the Colorado Bus Pass becomes a reality, this may develop into a practical way to commute. ridebustang.com/estes-park/#bustang_to_estes Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com
Walking The “Way of the Cross” Every Friday At 4:30 p.m.
By: Bishop Owen Williams
St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church
As summer comes to an end and we approach winter, St. Francis of Assisi Church is offering a guided, outdoor devotional known as “The Way of the Cross,” sometimes called the “14 Sta-
tions of the Cross.” It has been asked, “Why is Bishop Williams scheduling “The Way of the Cross” in the Fall? It’s not even the more contemplative season of Lent!”
Well, we are living in dark and difficult times. The moral compass of the world is very much out of alignment. Much like the season of Fall leading into Winter, the days also darken, and the nights grow longer. This is a time when we need to stop, even for a short time, to reflect on a world which is also growing darker and colder.
Making this walk and praying this devotional helps us grow in our love for God and in His love for us. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles. Jesus chose to embrace every aspect of human life, including suffering
death. He embraced human suffering on the Cross in a way no one else ever had before Him or ever will again. At the end of the walk, at the “15th Station,” there is a statue of the Risen Christ, reminding us that Jesus Christ overcame the death of the Cross and welcomes us into Life Eternal at the end of our earthly life.
Please join us every Friday at 4:30 p.m. (until the snow sticks), to walk the path that Christ walked to His crucifixion. It is a moving experience, and the views are a blessing from God.
Also, 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. in Wells Hall at St. Francis through 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.
Romaine Gardner
The Rev. Dr. Romaine L. Gardner, Esq. Romaine Gardner passed away on September 7th, 2024 at Alta Vita Memory Care Center, Longmont, Colorado. He was born on a farm in Wallingford, Iowa on August 19, 1933, and his love of learning took him from a one-room schoolhouse through multiple advanced degrees. At St. Olaf College he received a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude; it’s also where he met his wife Jane Elder Andrews, who was teaching physical education at the college. They were married in Madison, Wisconsin in 1956 and soon moved to Philadelphia so that Romaine could attend the Lutheran Seminary there. Once ordained, he accepted a call as Assistant Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Maspeth, Queens, New York.
rities law and set up a clinic for their students, as he had done at Brooklyn Law.
Sharon Engstrom Celebration Of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held for Sharon Engstrom on Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. The celebration will take place at Sharon’s daughter’s home located at 790 Castle Mountain Road, Estes Park, CO.
Sharon passed away after a valiant fight with lung cancer on July 19, 2024 at the age of 84. She is survived by her three children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
If you are unable to attend the celebration, please take a few minutes to leave a message on her page at DignityMemorial.com.
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From there he went on to get a Ph.D. from Columbia University and join his wife Jane at Wagner College, where she was already teaching Modern Dance. They settled on Staten Island, where they raised their two children, Sibyl and Nick. While teaching philosophy, Romaine decided he wanted to learn about the philosophy of law and enrolled in a night course at Brooklyn Law School. It intrigued him so much that he went on to complete a Juris Doctorate and enter the field of corporate law as a litigator at Cadwallader, Wickersham and Taft. College administration had also been a lifelong interest for Romaine, and he spent a year as Dean of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. Missing New York and his previous work, he was accepted back at his law firm.
After several more years as a litigator, Romaine went to work at Paine Webber, settling securities cases around the country. Because of this specialization, he was asked to return to Brooklyn Law School and establish a securities clinic, teaching law students how to arbitrate cases for clients who’d been taken advantage of by stockbrokers. At one point he served as Assistant Pastor at Trinity Lutheran on Staten Island, a Law Professor and a securities arbitrator at the same time. He was a person who loved to work. Eventually, he was recruited by Fordham Law School in Manhattan to teach secu-
It must be said that Romaine was more than a collection of advanced degrees. He was also a longtime collector of many kinds of antiques, becoming an expert at identifying hallmarks on sterling silver. His interests were usually followed by action, whether it be building a wine cellar, growing roses, or even reading the entire works of novelist Graham Greene. While they made Staten Island their home for many decades, they traveled into Manhattan frequently to attend concerts, lectures and museums. He and Jane were avid travelers, making many European trips, especially to Norway, where both of their ancestors were from.
While Romaine loved working (especially teaching), he retired at eightyone for health reasons. In 2017 he and Jane moved to Estes Park to be close to family. He resided for many years at Good Samaritan Village and was a member of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.
Romaine is survived by Jane, his wife of 68 years and his children Sibyl, who lives in Glen Haven, and Nick, who lives in St. Paul, MN and grandchildren Olivia, Zoe and Jacob.
The family wishes for donations to be considered in Romaine's honor to: Shepherd of the Mountains Church in Estes Park, 2000 Ptarmigan Estes Park, CO 80517 or to Trinity Lutheran Church at 309 St. Paul’s Avenue Staten Island, NY 10304. Donations may also be sent directly to Allnutt Funeral Services at 1302 Graves Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517.
Please visit allnuttestespark.org to leave messages for the family.
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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
Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon-Open Discussion-Meets downstairs in Room 6. Park in the lower level parking lot
Beginning Thursday 9/19 the meeting will move from noon to 6:30 p.m. We will meet upstairs in the lounge. Park upstairs by the front entrance of the Church.
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.
Be The Difference, Become A Volunteer Mentor
Ready to make a difference in our community? Become a mentor with Partners!
We are a local nonprofit serving Northern Colorado for the past 47 years (with 28 years in Estes Park). Our mission is to empower youth to reach their full potential through mentoring, prevention education, and strategic partnership. Join us in changing lives and shaping futures!
We are currently seeking volunteer mentors to support Northern Colorado youth who are facing challenges socially, academically, and personally. Mentors spend regular time with their mentee, finding activities to do together, engaging in the community, and working on goals. Just an hour a week can help a kid gain confidence, life skills, and hope for the future.
Visit: poweredbypartners.org/get-involved/#volunteer to share your contact info and one of our staff members will reach out to get you more information. No commitment to get more info! Partners needs community members from all backgrounds to match with kids from all backgrounds. With over 100 youth to match, everyone who cares about kids could be a good fit!
We are currently particularly seeking English speakers, Spanish speakers, people of color, and folks who identify as LGBTQ+ to meet requests from kids on the waitlist. We have several youths who have requested mentors who have shared lived experience to help them
navigate unique challenges. This follows research that shows when mentors are paired with youth of the same demographic identities, they are more competent at helping youth overcome social barriers associated with those identities.
All volunteer roles have flexible scheduling and relevant training help ensure your success as a mentor. Many current volunteers report that they received helpful support from our staff and that becoming a mentor is one of the most meaningful things they’ve done.
Want to learn more? Attend an Information Session!
Come and learn more about our volunteer opportunities and various mentor roles! Staff and volunteers will be available to share information answer questions. Drop in whenever you are able!
Sept 12
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Partners Office
530 S. College Ave, Fort Collins CO
Sept 21
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LINC Library Innovation Center
501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO
For links to the Zoom Meetings please visit our website at: poweredbypartners.org/mentordifference/
To connect directly with our Estes Park Office call 970-577-9348 or email kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.
Skilled Maintenance
Full Time/Part Time
$18.00 to $24.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*
• General Maintenance and/or • Hot Tub Service
• Landscaping/Snow Removal • Guest Services
*Bonus is $1.00 per hour May through October
Apply at, mail or email resume to:
Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com
You've just found it! Fun family business
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.
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
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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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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.
JOIN OUR TEAM! Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Regular Full-time
Civil Engineer I-II (Stormwater)
Emergency Services Dispatcher I-III
Groundworker - Limited Term
Journey Lineworker
Police Officer I - III
Street Equipment Specialist I-III
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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
Teller
Full or part-time
Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience. Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment. Year round position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off. $19-$21/hour.
Please apply at :
www.bankofcolorado.com
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!
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
NOW HIRING
Chef / Manager
We are looking for an experienced Chef to lead our Casa Colina restaurant operations
Oversee all Restaurant and Bar operations
FOH Experience is required
Able to design and execute a Breakfast and Dinner Menu from scratch
Recipe development and inventory management
Financial acumen
Salary: $70 to $75K
Email resume to mdana@ trailbornrockymountains.com
Facilities Attendant Full Time Maintenance Apply In Person 1700 Colorado Peaks Drive
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Homes
We have units open to rent immediately. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units open right away. We have single family homes, cabins, and apartments. Call us at 970-586-6500 to inquire.
651 CHICKADEE LN
3 BR, 2 ba, garage Hot tub. Fncd acre. Views! Near RMNP Unfurn $2950 3038275141 ekbpilot@hotmail.com
Townhomes
Estes Park Housing Authority Purchasing Beaver Brook Crossing Leasing Up Soon Beaver Brook Crossing 1700 HWY 66 Estes Park, Workforce Housing
2-Bed $1,783
3-Bed $2,163
Fully furnished available. Anticipated lease-up date is November 1, 2024. Households that are interested can visit the EPHA office at 363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Ste. 101 to complete an application and be added to the waitlist. If currently on a waitlist for other EPHA properties, please call 970-591-2535 to be added to the Beaver Brook Crossing waitlist.
Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartment
Adult only. No pets. Downtown Location. Call 970-586-3224
Commercial Rentals
Retail Space available 9/1/24 at Water Wheel Shops. 237 W. Elkhorn approx 200 sq. ft. Call 970-212-8645
HOUSEHOLD RENTALS
Furniture
Space for Rent
Sq. Ft., Conference Room, 3
Offices, High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room. 351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865 nathan@kinleybuilt.com
Sold-Inventory Clearance Sale! New & Gently Used Linens/Household Goods/pack-n-plays/baby gates/boosters/highchairs/games/some furniture and much more!
The Estes Park Police Department (EPPD) is posting a public notice of the intent to dispose of unclaimed property after thirty (30) days of this publication: Two (2) metal/wood homemade utility trailers. One (1) Kawasaki green four-wheeler, with Colorado Parks & Wildlife sticker BY3412.
Please contact Captain Ryan Baranyos if you have claim to any of these items: rbaranyos@estes.org, 970-577-3827
Notice of Meeting for Discussion and Action to Set Rates And Fees Upper Thompson Sanitation District
Notice Is Hereby Given pursuant to Section 32-1-1001(2)(a), C.R.S., to the customers of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District (“District”) and all other interested persons that the Board of Directors of the District may take action at the September 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting to adopt 2025 service rates and fees. If at the September 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting the Board does not adopt 2025 service rates and fees and determines to further discuss and consider 2025 service rates and fees, the Board may discuss rates and fees and take action to adopt 2025 service rates and fees at an open public meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the office of the District located at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado 80517.
Notice Is Further Given that any interested party may appear at said time and place for the purpose of providing input, comments, or objections to the Board regarding these matters. Information regarding the District’s rates and fees may be obtained from the District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker. Mr. Bieker may be contacted at the District administration office located at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado 80517; or via email at chris@utsd.org, or by telephone at 970.586.4544.
Individuals who wish to address the Board regarding this matter may do so “inperson”, via telephone, or virtually through online participation, facilitated by the Zoom platform. Members of the public wishing to join the meetings online or by telephone may email Ms. Gina Moore, Secretary to the Board, at gina@utsd.org by 2:00 p.m., October 15, 2024, to request a meeting ID or telephone number for the meeting.
Dated this 13th day of September 2024.
UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT
By: Gina Moore, Secretary to the Board
Upper Thompson Sanitation District (District) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion,
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