A mature bull elk with his impressive velvet antlers seen on the Glacier Gorge Trail by Stephanie Abegg.
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Estes Valley Land Trust Announces Breakfast With RMNP Superintendent Gary Ingram
The Estes Valley Land Trust will host a breakfast event on Saturday July 20th with special guest Gary Ingram, Superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Ingram will share insights from his first year as Superintendent, as well as his vision for the future of the Park.
Ingram has held a variety of positions during his 30-year career with the National Park Service. Most recently, Ingram served as Superintendent at Cumberland Island National Seashore, Fort Frederica National Monument, and Jimmy Carter National Historic Park.
The Estes Valley Land Trust has partnered with RMNP to identify and protect private lands that provide ecological buffers along Park boundaries. Conservation easements that abut the Park help to extend important wildlife corridors, mitigate wildfire risk, and improve visitor experiences. “For many years, the National Park Service has been a crucial
partner as we’ve worked together to conserve land and manage recreation,” said Jeffrey Boring, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Land Trust. This breakfast will take place at 8:00
The Bear Gulch Ranch Conservation Easement is a spectacularly beautiful, privately owned property conserved by the Estes Valley Land Trust. The land trust has received permission from the
Rooftop Rodeo Parade Slated For July 8
landowner to offer this special member breakfast. Located off Highway 7 near the Salvation Army’s High Peak Camp, this 340-acre conservation easement has mesmerizing views of Longs Peak, Mount Meeker and Mount Lady Washington. “Visiting Bear Gulch Ranch is a treat and something you won’t forget,” said Boring. “I want to thank the landowner for welcoming our members for this special event.”
Registration is required and can be completed at: evlandtrust.org/rsvp. Please plan to carpool as parking is limited for this event.
Registration is $20 per person for land trust members. Non-members can join the land trust for $35 and receive free entrance to the event. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and coffee. This event is outdoors, and attendees must bring their own camp chairs. Please come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and jacket.
A Salute to the American Cowboy
Estes Park’s annual Rooftop Rodeo Parade is slated for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. and features horse mounted riders, floats, first responder vehicles, rodeo queens from around the state and more. Due to downtown road construction, this year’s parade will feature a new route that will begin and end at the Estes Park Fairgrounds.
Free parking for parade spectators will be available in the Event Center Parking lot. Prime parade viewing will be along Manford Avenue, State Highway 7, U.S. Highway 36, and 4th Street. Road closures along the route will begin approximately 9 a.m. Roads will reopen once the parade concludes.
For more information and to view the parade route please visit the website at www.RooftopRodeo.com/parade
Town Offices Closed In Observance Of Independence Day
Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours Friday, July 5.
AM on Saturday, July 20 at the Bear Gulch Ranch conservation easement.
Legislative Town Hall At The Estes Valley Library - July 8
Please join your Colorado legislators –Senator Janice Marchman (SD 15) and Representative Judy Amabile (HD 49) –at a Town Hall meeting on Monday, July 8, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.
The 2024 legislative session that wrapped up in mid-May was extremely busy and produced a lot of legislation.
This session included bills concerning property tax, housing, employment issues, oil and gas issues, environment, gun safety, health care, transportation, and many other diverse topics.
So please come meet your State Senator
and State Representative to find out what passed and what did not, and what legislation they would like to introduce in the next session. Town Halls are an excellent way to get updated information and to ask your questions. This is an in-person meeting, free and open to the public. We hope to see you there.
Remember that library lot is paid parking from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with limited free parking for registered Town residents. Parking garage by Visitor Center is free parking all day. (See estes-park.com/parking/)
Firework Safety Tip For 4th Of July Celebrations
Check fire restrictions in the area. Fire Restrictions & BansEstes Valley Fire Protection District
1. Have a working garden hose or bucket of water readily available
2. Ensure that used fireworks are submerged in a bucket of water for at least 20 minutes after use.
3. Dispose of used fireworks wet, in a plastic bag, in a covered trash can. Prop-
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
On 6/16/2024 at 12:28 p.m. police were notified about a 54 year old male in the 900 block of N. Saint Vrain who was repeatedly contacting his ex-girlfriend by phone to the point it met criminal charges. The male was charged with harassment, repeated communications and domestic violence. He was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.
On 6/17/2024 at 2:13 p.m. police stopped a 27 year old male driver from Fort Lupton, CO at Raven Circle and Lakefront Drive for speeding. Upon further investigation, the male was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The male was charged with DUI, speeding and having an open container. He was booked at the police department and released with summons.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.
During the week of June 16th 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 23 calls for service. This included:
• Alarm Activation: 4
erly disposed fireworks reduce the chance that used fireworks will start a fire.
Please note that ALL fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in the state of Colorado. Please come and join the fun at the Town of Estes Park’s sanctioned firework display put on by licensed professionals and keep your home firework fun on the ground, legal and safe.
On 6/20/2024 at 6:56 p.m. police were contacted about a 43 year old female from Estes Park who was following her ex-husband throughout Estes Park, violating aspects of a protection order. The female was arrested, charged with violation of protection order and domestic violence and transported to the Larimer County Jail.
On 6/20/2024 at 9:58 p.m. police contacted a 23 year old male from Estes Park for speeding. The male took off in his vehicle at a high rate of speed and tried to run into his residence at S. Saint Vrain Ave. and Tranquil Lane. The male was charged with driving an uninsured motor vehicle, driving without a license, eluding a police officer, reckless driving, unregistered vehicle and illegal window tint. The male was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.
• Odor Investigation: 2
• Smoke Investigation: 1
• Possible Illegal Burn: 1
• Assist: 3
• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 8
• Water Rescue: 1
• Elevator Rescue: 1
• Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA): 1
• Grass Fire: 1
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Full Town Transit Service To Begin July 1
The Town of Estes Park is pleased to announce that daily transit service on all of The Peak’s five routes will begin on Monday, July 1.
The Peak began its summer season on May 24, with the Town’s electric trolleys serving the downtown corridor between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily through Oct. 20. July 1 will mark the first service day for the remaining four routes— Blue, Gold, Brown and Silver—to run daily be ginning at 9 a.m., with the final trip each day beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Peak is 100% fare-free and all routes are wheelchair accessible. This year will mark the 19th year of operation for Town transit service.
In 2024, The Peak’s seasonal service will include the following routes and service areas:
Red Route (Downtown Trolley): Travels west into downtown with a variety of stops along Elkhorn Avenue, including Bond Park/Town Hall, The Ore Cart Rock Shop, Tregent Park, West Park Center, and west of Maxwell Inn (Far View Drive) before turning around and stopping at the Elkhorn Lodge, Mrs. Walsh’s Garden, The Grubsteak Restaurant, and Thirty Below Leather. Served by the Town’s electric trolleys, Red Route Service runs daily through Oct. 20.
on Riverside Drive near the Open Air Adventure Park and Estes Park Brewery, then to Worldmark and the Manor RV Camp, followed by National Park Village, Alpine Trail Ridge Inn, and Elk Meadow Lodge and RV Resort. The Brown Route will continue on to the YMCA of the Rockies with westbound stops at Eagle Cliff Road and Highway 66, Swiftcurrent Lodge, and the YMCA Administration Building. The Brown Route will then turn around with eastbound stops at Glacier Lodge, Rockmount Cottages, and Thirty Below Leather. Brown Route service begins on July 1 and runs daily through Sept. 2, transitioning to weekend only (Saturday and Sunday) service through Elk Fest weekend (Sept. 29).
Gold Route: Travels along Wonderview Avenue and Fall River Road with stops at The Aspire at Steamer Parkway (serving The Stanley Hotel), a NEW stop at the Stanley Home, Timber Creek Chalets, McGregor Mountain Lodge, and Rocky Mountain Gateway before turning around and stopping at Estes Park Condos, Aspen Winds on Fall River, Homestead Lane on Fall River Road, Stonebrook Resort, and The Wapiti Pub/Nicky’s Resort. Gold Route service begins on July 1 and runs daily through Sept. 2, transitioning to weekend only (Saturday and Sunday) service through Elk Fest weekend (Sept. 29).
Silver Route: Travels south along Colorado Highway 7 (CO 7), stopping at Holiday Inn (formerly The Ridgeline Hotel) before looping up to Estes Park Health and returning to CO 7 on Stanley Avenue, stopping near the Dollar General and Ziggi’s Coffee. The route continues farther south on CO 7 to The Pines before heading out to Fish Creek Road to Solitude Cabins, with two final stops at Estes Valley Community Center and the Estes Park Events Complex. Silver Route service begins on July 1 and runs daily through Sept. 2, transitioning to weekend only (Saturday and Sunday) service through Elk Fest weekend (Sept. 29).
Brown Route: Travels southwest with stops
Blue Route: Travels east down US 34/Big Thompson Avenue with stops at Estes Mountain Lodge, Best Western Plus Silver Saddle, Quality Inn, Antonio’s Pizza, Lake Estes Marina, and Estes Park KOA. The Blue Route then turns around and goes north to Good Samaritan Estes Park Village, Talons Point and Falcon Ridge Apartments, Salud Family Medical Center, Crossroads Ministry, Estes Park Senior Center, Raven Avenue and Lone Pine Drive, Lake Front Street, and the Lower Stanley Village shopping plaza. Blue Route service begins on July 1 and runs daily through Sept. 2, transitioning to weekend only (Saturday and Sunday) service through Elk Fest weekend (Sept. 29).
The Peak is funded by the Town of Estes Park’s General Fund and seasonal paid parking program, Federal Transit Administration grant funding, Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) Ozone Grant Funding, and the following local sponsors: Colorado Tourism Office (Do Colorado Right), Estes Park Museum, Estes Park Trolleys, Explore Estes, First Colorado Realty, Hunters Chop House, Peak to Peak Stitching, Quality Inn, REMAX-The Gomez Team, Rocky Mountain Channel, Rocky Mountain Gateway, Snowy Peaks Winery, The Barrel, The Bull Pin, The Maxwell Inn, Visit Estes Park, and YMCA of the Rockies.
For those who need a little extra help (e.g., seniors and persons with disabilities), “door-to-door” service can be requested for stops within .75 miles of an existing stop. Rides can be requested 24 hours before the trip or scheduled up to 7 days in advance by calling 970-577-3959.
A complete guide to 2024 summer and special service information can be found at www.estes.org/transit.
Rut Miller Named Executive Director Of EVICS Family Resource Center
Following a nationwide search that yielded several promising applicants, EVICS Family Resource Center is delighted to announce the election of Rut Miller as its new Executive Director.
Miller brings to the position a long history of dedication to the Estes Valley, and embodies the values of trust, support, community, and inclusivity that enable EVICS to serve local families and children. She has served as EVICS’ Interim Executive Director since April 26th, 2024, and her managerial experience, community relationships, leadership style, and ability to tackle difficult problems with collaboration and transparency make her the ideal leader to take EVICS into the future. Miller’s fluency in both English and Spanish are invaluable in serving the needs of our English-speaking as well as our Hispanic communities.
EVICS Family Resource Center is dedicated to providing services to strengthen and support families and children in the early years of life, and creating a connected community in the Estes Valley where children thrive.
EVICS was established in 2006 as a childcare scholarship program, and evolved to serve the community as EVICS Family Resource Center. As a Family Resource Center, EVICS provides many services directly, and also connects families and parents to other resources
available throughout our community and across Larimer County. Estes Park is identified as a childcare desert, and accessing affordable and safe childcare continues to be a huge hurdle for families.
Through family development programs, new parent services, a diaper bank, mental health consultations, a strong childcare scholarship program enabling children to receive quality care while their parents work in community businesses, and many other programs, and connection to other resources, EVICS
Family Resource Center is essential to family success in Estes Park.
Miller brings a new energy and vision to EVICS at a time when such services are more needed than ever before. “We believe Rut has the potential to lead EVICS from a place of compassion, efficiency, and collaboration,” said Staci Reed, who led EVICS’ Executive Director Search Committee, and will “build and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, allies, partners, Board members, and families. Her vision of EVICS being a cornerstone in the Estes Park community mirrors our own beliefs regarding the power, potential, and importance of our organization.”
Under Rut Miller’s leadership, EVICS Family Resource Center is poised to continue its vital work, fostering a thriving, supportive community for all families in the Estes Valley.
Rut Miller
Pet Association Yard Sale A Success
By: Laurie Button
All the four-legged furry friends in and around Estes Park would like to thank the residents and businesses of our community for their generous support of the Pet Association’s Annual Yard Sale which took place last Saturday. While the proceeds are still being tallied, it appears sales and donations will total almost $3,000. These funds will be used to support the Pet Association of Estes Park’s spay, neuter, adoption, and foster programs throughout the year.
Patti Kayne & Mindy Stone with Biscuit and Brisket (they are a bonded pair and are both deaf).
Making this event possible were sponsors Kearney & Sons Excavating who provided their building for the sale; Exodus Moving & Storage that loaned a truck to the Association for almost a month; Dr. Cenac and the Animal Hospital of the Rockies who conducted an onsite barbecue the day of the sale; Estes Park Rent All that provided tables as well as delivered and picked them up; Richardson Team Realty; and The Estes Park News. Also contributing to the sale’s success were James Kocer, Lynn and Lee Kaminski of the Animal Medical Center, and numerous animal-loving volunteers who tirelessly manned the drop-off location as well as the sale on Saturday.
The Pet Association of Estes Park is a non-profit organization providing shelter, care, and medical attention to homeless animals. Founded in 1973, it services the Estes Park area as well as Pinewood Springs, Big Elk Meadows, Rocky Mountain National Park, Glen Haven, Drake, and Allenspark. The Association cares for lost, surrendered, and abandoned pets working to help place them in new forever homes. Visit the organization’s website at petassociationestespark.com for more information.
James Kocer, Patti Kayne, Jill Legal and Judy Wood.
Delilah who is currently looking for her forever home.
Water Quality Report Shows Town Provides Excellent Drinking Water
The Town of Estes Park Water Division has released the annual “Consumer Confidence Report” for water customers. The report, which is officially titled the “Annual Water Quality Report” includes information on the Town’s water sources, treatment facilities, health information and sampling results from January through December 2023. The report illustrates that the Town of Estes Park continues to meet strict federal and state standards for water quality and provide the community with the very best drinking water possible. Even though the water quality is excellent, we did experience a health-based violation due to the major water line break on December 20, 2022. You can be assured that customers were notified at the time of occurrence. The Consumer Confidence Rule requires that we also provide the information to you in this annual report. Please call us if you have any questions and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
Gregor Avenue; Utilities Office at 1180 Woodstock Drive; Town of Estes Park Water Division at 1360 Brook Drive; EVRPD Community Center at 660 Community Drive; Estes Park Medical Center at 555 Prospect Avenue; Larimer County Health Department at 1601 Brodie Avenue; Salud Family Health Center at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, The Estes Valley Library at 335 E. Elkhorn Avenue and the Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Mailed copies may be requested by contacting Deb Callahan, Water Quality and Laboratory Supervisor at dcallahan@estes.org or 970-577-3624.
Owls Of The Estes Valley At July 3 Summer Speaker Series
The Water Quality Report is available on the Town’s website at www.estes.org/consumerconfidencereport. Copies are also available at the following locations: Town Hall at 170 Mac-
PEO Summer Friendship Breakfasts
The Estes Park PEO Group invites any visiting or interested PEO to join us for a Friendship Breakfast at the Ember Restaurant at the Estes Park Resort on Lake Estes. The summer dates are: July 12, August 9, and September 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Just show up and join us.
The Estes Park Water Division currently has 16 employees who are responsible for maintaining a system consisting of two water treatment facilities, nine storage tanks, more than 125 miles of distribution lines, 810 fire hydrants and 5653 metered service connections. Regular daily water production varies greatly from just under 1 million gallons per day in the winter months to almost 3 million gallons per day in the busy summer season. A total of 548,623,000 gallons of water was produced last year. For more information on water quality, contact Deb Callahan at 970-577-3624.
Come join members of CARRI for their third presentation in their Summer Speaker Series. On July 3rd members of CARRI will present a program describing the six species of owls that can be found in the Estes Valley. This program is called “Owls of the Estes Valley.” The presentation will be held upstairs at the Estes Park Bank Building at 255 Park Lane on July 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
The six species of owls that inhabit the valley include the Great Horned Owl, Long-eared Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl and the Flammulated Owl. During the program we will discuss each of the six species in detail.
The largest of these owls is about two feet from head to tail, and frequently feeds upon bird and animals as large as rabbits and hares and birds as large as Canada Geese and Turkeys. The smallest
of these owls can comfortably stand on the tip of a number two pencil and feed primarily upon moths and other large insects.
During the program you will see images and videos of each species’ courtship activities, vocalizations, habitat preferences, feeding, nesting and more. Many of these were taken in the Estes Valley and the national park. None of these owls construct their own nests, but either use the abandoned nests of hawks, crows, ravens, and even eagles, and the smaller of the species nest in old woodpecker cavities and nest boxes.
Come join the fun upstairs at the Estes Park Bank Building on July 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to watch a great program about the six species of owls that nest in the Estes Valley. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased at the door or on line at www.carriep.org.
Boreal Owl photo by Scott Rashid
Community Yard Sale And Pancake Breakfast This Saturday
The next Community Yard Sale and Pancake Breakfast will be held this Saturday, June 29 – weather permitting.
Setup at will begin at 7 a.m., open to
Vendors Wanted
More than 500 people are expected on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Estes Park Event Center for the annual Treasure Tables shopping day. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. your table will be seen by hundreds of shoppers getting ready for the holidays. Don't miss this event, which has taken place annually for more than a decade. Vendors include artists, crafters, foodies and those selling household goods.
Treasure Tables is offered by P.E.O. Chapter IY (our scholarships support female students) and is funded by vendor
public at 8 a.m. until 12 noon.
The sale will take place in the Estes Park Masonic Lodge parking lot, 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave.
Outdoor spaces are available for rent to sell your merchandise for $20.00. Call 970 577-8585 for more information.
fees. It's a win-win! So contact us now to get the best location and get ready for big sales on Oct. 26. For vendor information contact peo.treasure.table@gmail.com.
What's This Special Tourist Attraction?
Year after year, tourists who come to Estes Park make a special trip to this attraction. Four hints: It's a non-profit. It has something for everyone. It's a bargain. It doesn't matter what the weather is like.
What is it?
Why, it's the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store!
Located at 427 W. Elkhorn at the far western end of Estes Park, the store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have donations, please phone ahead to make sure the
store has space: 970-586-7205.
We understand that due to road construction projects in town it may not be as easy to get to and from our store, but it's worth the few minutes of time in traffic. Far View Drive or James Street via West Wonderview Ave. is often the best route to take.
"We are being somewhat selective on certain large item donations due to lack of storage space," said Joe Payne, the store manager. "And please, if you want to donate clothing, bedding, or any other fabric items please make sure it is all free of pet hair, stains and damage."
I heard Tarzan whoop from across hill and dale the other evening. Several of his tribe replied with boisterous bellows. I imagined a pack of wild, nearly naked boys swinging from vines, their weight causing tree branches to bend, as they expressed their aggressions and sought dominion over the untamed land—and each other. And Jane.
Ah yes, Jane. I also heard her with her gaggle of girlfriends, all of them squealing and shrieking in defenseless vulnerability. Or maybe they were flirting. Tarzan was only a rope-swing away after all, and he was most likely trumpeting in an effort to impress Jane in her skimpy togs. If Jane was dazzled by his exaggerated antics, she expressed it with high pitched screeching. The scene could be something straight out of the jungles of the early 1900s, when John Carter’s “Tarzan of the Apes” first appeared in All-Story Magazine. But in this case, the young people were at a swimming pool and I could hear them from afar.
I’ve been aware of the shouts and screams at swimming pools ever since I was a child, starting with my own.
“Mom,” I would call, bobbing in three feet of water. “Mom.” (Pause.) “Mom!” (Another pause.) “MOM!” I would shout with urgency.
Finally Mom would look away from the circle of other women in their lounge chairs and acknowledge me.
“Watch me put my face in the water!”
Poor Mom. She just wanted to relax while her youngsters were in the pool and take advantage of the time to chat with her friends. The other kids were hot dogging off the diving board, doing handstands in the water, showing off Tarzan and Jane style. I considered it a triumph that I could get my face wet.
Pools have traumatized me ever since swim lesson days when I couldn’t stop shivering and my lips turned blue in the oh-so-cold water. As a result, I’ve never been one to join in the swimming pool ado. As I grew up I chose more often to sit on the side of the pool (doused in baby oil to encourage a tan) and watch my peers make cannonballs off the diving board and squirt each other through the slit between their thumbs when they cupped their hands together.
I’ve observed the odd (to me) dynamic of boys whooping and hollering and have
wondered what it is about swimming pools that brings out the chest beating in males. Is it a primitive instinct? Are they competing with each to earn mating rights as all male animals do? Is that what’s at the core of scantily clad boys drawing attention to themselves?
But even worse are the girls. Where do they learn to shriek like they are being harmed, especially at the pool? Is it an innate behavior? Why aren’t their parents teaching them that they are strong and independent, not helpless and in need of male dominance? Or am I off-base because really they are simply expressing emotion and that’s a good thing? Yet, even if it is high-pitched emoting that erupts as a result of having fun, why do girls do it and boys do not?
Imagine if one of those Tarzans squealed like a girl at the pool. Would others frown at his lack of social maturity? And if a Jane bellowed as she got splashed while playing nerf football—would others find her unfeminine? Offensive?
I grew up believing we should not scream while playing because our parents would think someone was being harmed. That said, one night in high school, my best friend and I walked in the dark to a tall chain-link fence surrounding a playground. We each put our mouth up against one of the wire diamonds in the fence and screamed at the top of our lungs. Don’t ask me why. We screamed until we were hoarse. I liked the feeling I got from filling my lungs and then letting it all out with raw energy, but I also felt extremely guilty because I suspected I made someone nearby concerned. Did a neighbor worry that a girl was being hurt? Could they tell from the tone and length of the screams that we were making noise for nothing? Fortunately no one called the police and all was well. Almost 50 years later I remember that scream and the contrition I felt afterward.
A swimming pool is a happy place that builds community, invites physical activity, improves mental health and fosters relationships. It is a great place to go to observe human behavior—just bring your earplugs.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
Giant Black Hole In The Center Of The Milky Way Next Observatory
Program
“Oreo Black Holes”is it possible for an advanced civilization to live inside a black hole? That is the subject of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting. EVAS in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EPMO) is offering a free public open house/star night on June 29th at the observatory. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.
Join astronomer, EVAS member and science communicator, John Ensworth as we embark on a fascinating journey through the enigmatic realm of black holes. In this presentation, we will delve into the current state of our understanding of black holes, unraveling their mind-boggling properties and the mysteries they hold. But that's not all; we will also explore an intriguing and speculative concept: the possibility of a habitable region within a black hole, where an advanced civilization might thrive. The question that lingers: Can we ever meet them and reveal their existence to the world?
In the first part of the talk, we will examine the current state of black hole science, discussing how these cosmic behemoths form, their extreme gravitational pull, and the mind-warping phenomenon of spacetime distortion. We will explore the groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of black holes, including the recent Event Horizon Telescope's groundbreaking image of the supermassive black holes at the center of the M87 galaxy and our
own galaxy's A*.
John Ensworth is currently a middle and high school teacher at his kid's school, Resurrection Christian School, in Loveland. Previously, he was a Principal Investigator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate Independent Education Product Review for 17 years. His position at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies had him responsible for conducting reviews and helping with NASA education and outreach efforts with products that are scientifically accurate and appropriate for the educational audience they are intended for. In the 90s Mr. Ensworth was a masters’ student and a PhD candidate in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. He teaches physics and mathematics at several online universities. He earned undergraduate degrees in physics and astronomy, and geography and meteorology with an emphasis in math and computer science. He is the owner and operator of the Cherrywood Observatory in Longmont, CO.
The EPMO is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a question-and-answer period, lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through our 16-inch dome telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org.
2009 James Frank
John Ensworth
Museum Program: Stories Behind The Stars By Dawn Wilson
This Saturday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. join local author and photographer Dawn Wilson as she shares her stories and night-sky photography. The program will take place in the Estes Park Museum meeting room; light snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.
In the hours between sunset and sunrise, the sky transforms into a galaxy unfathomable in its size. But what is it like to be out in the cover of darkness? What is the experience like? And why are dark skies so important? Join Dawn Wilson for a free presentation to hear her stories about working in the darkness of night with her camera. She will reflect on her first time seeing a sky full of stars, tell stories about encounters with wildlife and her hopes for improving dark skies for animals that rely on it for hunting and resting. The presentation will include a collection of photos and videos that show
star trails, Northern Lights, the Milky Way, an eclipse, and the moon from dark sky locations in Colorado, Alaska and more.
Dawn Y. Wilson is an award-winning nature photographer and travel writer who specializes in telling stories about wildlife and Rocky Mountain destinations. A 22-year resident of northern Colorado, including six in Estes Park, she served as the president of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), was co-host of The Nature Photographer Podcast, guides in the Estes Park area, and writes for the Estes Park Trail-Gazette. Dawn’s photography and writing have appeared in more than 800 bylined pieces in a wide variety of publications, including Outdoor Photographer, Colorado Life, Colorado Outdoors, and MotorHome magazine, and in 2023, she published 100 Things to Do in Estes Park Before You Die.
Theater For The Thirsty To Perform At YMCA Of The Rockies
On Sunday, June 30, Theater for the Thirsty will be the guest performers for the 10:00 a.m. worship in Hyde Chapel. Their performance on Sunday evening begins at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. This performance is free and open to the public.
Theater for the Thirsty is a two-person theater company specializing in entertaining, music-infused, funny, thoughtprovoking, redemptive, soul stirring and imaginative theater.
Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble have been involved in professional theater in the Twin Cities, both on camera and on stage, for over fifteen years. Their passion is creating and performing original works together through their theater company, Theater for the Thirsty. They portray over 100 different characters in their ten original shows–ranging from tone-deaf angels to cud-chewing cows.
Theater for the Thirsty creates and performs redemptive theater that is entertaining and imaginative. Their recipe is simple: incorporate well-crafted stories,
a heavy dose of quality comedy, dynamic music, memorable characters and simple props. Jeremiah and Vanessa believe that people are hungry and thirsty for more than what much of this life offers.
During the service on Sunday morning, they will perform “Esther: A Kingdom Tale” and the Sunday evening performance will feature a totally new show that evening titled “Scripture Reimagined.”
To learn more about Theater for the Thirsty and their ministry, visit www.theaterforthethirsty.com
The concert will be held in the newly renovated Hyde Chapel on the YMCA grounds. The recently completed renovation has readied Hyde Chapel for the future while honoring its rich history.
This Sunday night concert is a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2024 Summer Worship program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2024 Summer Worship activities at ymcarockies.org/Activities, and follow the link to the latest Activity Schedule.
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YMCA Harp Recital This Sunday
You are invited to a family harp recital (including a children’s story time) taking place this Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. at the Maude Jellison Library on the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center campus. Janet Collison of Marshalltown, Iowa will be playing and talking about that magical instrument: the harp! This performance is free and open to the public.
Directions to the Maude Jellison Library: upon entering the YMCA grounds from Spur 66, take the second left turn, which is at the top of the slope. Then take the first right turn into the parking lot of Hyde Chapel from where the library is easily accessed. For information on this and future programming call the Maude Jellison Library at 970586-3341 extension 1133.
Estes Park Village Band To Present Patriotic Concert On July 4
The Estes Park Village Band will present its annual Fourth of July Concert at Performance Park, Estes Park’s beautiful outdoor performance facility located on west Elkhorn Avenue. The free concert, featuring patriotic music and marches, will begin at 7:00 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The concert will be performed, rain or shine, and will conclude by 8:15 p.m. so audience members can travel to their favorite fireworks-viewing area before the fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m.
The band will be performing a variety of patriotic selections celebrating America’s history, culture and traditions through music. Free American flags will be distributed to the audience before the concert begins.
This is the band’s 42nd year of performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors. Sharing the conducting duties for Saturday’s program will be Melinda Workman and Chuck Varilek.
The concert will begin as it always does, with the “Star Spangled Banner.” Other patriotic songs the audience will hear include “This Is My Country,” “Let Freedom Ring,” and “American Salute.”
There will be no shortage of marches performed at this concert. You can expect to hear Karl King’s “Home Town Boy,” and Henry Fillmore’s “Hallelujah Trombone.”
Scott Anderson will be featured as a vocal soloist on “This Is My Country,” and “The Ultimate Patriotic Sing-Along,” both arranged by Estes Park resident Jerry Brubaker.
Michael J. Arnott will be featured as vocal soloist on “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” a tribute to our first responders who put their lives on the line for us every day.
Michael J is a featured performer at the Barleens Dinner Show in Apache Junction, AZ.
Matt McDaniel will be featured on bagpipes as the band performs “Amazing Grace,” remembering the people who died on Sept. 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on America.
In what has become an Estes Park tradition, the Village Band will honor our military in the performance of a special selection, “Armed Forces Salute.” Directed by Workman, this arrangement features the theme songs of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Air Force. Members of the audience who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their family members, will be asked to stand and be recognized with applause during the performance of their service theme song. The band will conclude their concert with their traditional closing march, “The Stars And Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa.
The Estes Park Village Band is a community band made up of musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. The band received its 501c3 tax-exempt status in 2023 and now has its own website, www.estesparkvillageband.com. New members are always welcome to perform with the band.
For more information contact Chuck Varilek at 970-227-8704.
Grant Funding Dialogues For Nonprofits: A Workshop For Existing And Aspiring Grant Writers
By: Karen McPherson, Estes Nonprofit Network
The Estes Nonprofit Network is offering a Grant Funding workshop led by the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), a nonprofit membership organization of grant professionals committed to serving the public good by practicing the highest ethical and professional standards. The Colorado Chapter of the GPA provides opportunities for professional development and networking. This workshop hosted by the Estes Nonprofit Network is an extension of their mission to foster excellence in the professional practice of grant writing.
Nearly all nonprofits need (or could benefit from) grants. There are as many grants out there as missions. Grant Funding Dialogues is a half-day seminar led by professional grant writers from across the state of Colorado. Participants will receive practical guidance on securing grant funding for nonprofit organizations. It includes introductory presentations on grant-seeking best practices
The Estes Nonprofit Network brings Colorado’s premier grant funding professionals to Estes Park on July 24, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Current and aspiring grant writers are encouraged to attend. The Network’s educational programs are FREE for Estes Valley Nonprofit Staff and Volunteers. Registration at epnonprofit.org
and interactive discussions on selected topics based on participant preferences. The program also features small group discussions for personalized support and guidance.
The Estes Nonprofit Network’s mission is to serve and strengthen Estes Valley nonprofits. Grant Writing Dialogues is part of the Network’s ongoing commitment to high-quality educational programs. This seminar is appropriate for beginner to intermediate grant writers, or those interested in learning more about writing grants. Content for this workshop is partially crafted in response to participant’s requests.
Registration for this workshop is limited to 25 participants. Join the Network and guest grant professionals on July 24, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Network’s educational programs are free for Estes Valley Nonprofit Staff and Volunteers, $50 for community members, government agencies, nonprofits not serving in Estes Park, and for-profits. Register at epnonprofit.org.
Town Board To Consider Proposed New Electric Rates
To ensure continued reliable utility services and plan for future upgrades through capital improvement projects, the Town of Estes Park periodically reviews the cost of providing services as well as projected revenue – the rates paid by customers. The Town’s public electric utility is a cost-based entity that relies solely on user fees to operate. Costs and revenues must be balanced in order to maintain operations and keep utilities in line with current practices. Rate studies also ensure equitable rates among customer classes, so that one customer class does not subsidize another. The rate study was presented to the Town Board in March of 2024. Prior to that, the last study was completed in 2019.
Customers are encouraged to attend the upcoming Town Board meetings that will include electric rate discussions. Visit www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings for date confirmation and complete meeting details:
June 25: Town Board meeting to set public hearing dates of July 23, 2024 and August 13, 2024 for electric rate increases
July 9: Town Board Report and Discussion
July 23 (tentative): Town Board meeting to review draft rate plan (Public comment encouraged)
August 13 (tentative): Final public hearing and potential adoption of new rates (Public comment encouraged)
Municipal electric utilities like the Town of Estes Park involve two major operations – the distribution of electricity and capital improvements to the system. The following system improvements are needed:
Installation of tree-cable (covered conductors) in the Allenspark area and within the Estes Valley.
Software modernization to support the transition from coal-fired to carbon-free electric generation.
For more information on the electric rate study, please contact the Utilities Department at 970-577-3588. Updates on this study will be posted to www.estes.org/electricrates.
The Estes Park Newcomers Club Becomes Kahuna Memorial Velvet Sponsor
The Estes Park Newcomers Club donates $1000 and becomes a Velvet Sponsor of the Kahuna Memorial – Preserving a Legacy. Promoting Safety Awareness. Pictured from left, Steve Neilson, Kahuna Memorial treasurer; Elizabeth Clark, Kahuna Memorial communications; Bill Brown, outgoing treasurer of the Newcomers Club; Kate Arterburn, new president of the Newcomers Club; John Coombs, Kahuna Memorial chairman, and Alice League, Estes Park Art Center treasure.
In support of the Kahuna Memorial wildlife safety initiative, the Estes Park Newcomers Club proudly donated $1000 to the organization and named a Velvet Sponsor of the safety projects.
“We find that many of our members look to volunteer and support community activities, and helping spread the word about how to be safe while viewing wildlife is a natural fit,” said Kate
Arterburn, president of the Newcomers Club.
“Too often, out of enthusiasm, people get dangerously close to the elk who then act out of instinct to protect their herd from what they perceive as a threat,” said John Coombs, chairman of the Kahuna Memorial. “Our ambition is to create engaging exhibits that capture the attention of visitors and helps them remember to give the wildlife room and enjoy seeing them from a safe distance.”
The Kahuna Memorial, established shortly after the iconic elk known as Kahuna died of natural causes in Moraine Park, has set out to increase public awareness of safe wildlife viewing practices through deeper understanding of elk behavior. The Kahuna Memorial initiative has aligned with the Art Center of Estes Park, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions to the project are tax-deductible and can be made through the organization’s GoFundMe page or by check sent in care of the Art Center of Estes Park.
The Estes Park Newcomers Club is a social organization that hosts a wide range of events and activities to help new residents learn about the Estes Park community and make new friends. First established in 1965 with 17 women participating, the Newcomers Club now boasts more than 200 men and women actively participating in club functions.
Congratulations To The Taffy ShopVoted Best Candy Store In The USA!
Way to go! The Taffy Shop, located at 121 W. Elkhorn Ave. just won USA Today’s Top 10 Readers Choice 1st Place for Best Candy Shop.
Owner Mark Igel wants to celebrate with the town. Mark said, ‘Please join us for a quick group photo to commemorate The Taffy Shop being ranked #1 in the USA Today Top 10 Readers Choice for Best Candy Store on June 29th at 5 p.m.
Who's invited?
You! Anyone who has been a customer, employee, neighbor, friend, or has a place in their heart for The Taffy Shop. After 89 years making salt water taffy in the mountains of Colorado we have met a lot of people, and we hope that you can all make it for the family picture!
Details on the 29th?
Come early and enjoy Estes Park, then arrive at the shop so that you're in front of the store at 5 p.m. sharp for the picture we'll take from across the street. We
want to capture the front of The Taffy Shop, and the 'family' in front. We think we can keep it on the sidewalk with space for everyone, depending on how many show up. We know we can get 50 friends to show up, but we hope everyone comes to make a great photo we will share for this event and during our 90th anniversary in 2025. What should you wear? It would be great if you live in the Estes Park community, that you dress like you're going to work and show your local pride as a member of the workforce that we are all a part of. A butchers apron, police officers uniform, chefs hat, public works vest... it will be fun to pick our your face in a sea of people in a year or 20 years when we talk about the picture we took way back in '24 on West Elkhorn.
You're gonna become a piece of The Taffy Shop story and history of Estes Park. Everybody else, wear your favorite outfit.”
A big CONGRATULATIONS to The Taffy Shop on their amazing win!
July 20th Weed Roundup –New Location In Stanley Park
Noxious weeds are once again having a banner year, so keep removing and bagging these invaders. Removing and bagging flowers and seed heads will help curtail your weed population next year. Time and persistence will give native plants a better chance! The 16th Annual Weed Roundup will be held July 20th from 9:00 to noon at a 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. Educational displays and information will be available from Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA), Larimer County Natural Resources, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Bring in your weeds – no slash, pine needles, cones, dirt, trash – in paper yard bags for free disposal. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Excessive weight of wet weeds and dirt is a safety hazard for our volunteers. Only bag flowers and seed heads rather than entire plants. Read our weekly Estes Valley’s Weed Alert articles (published April through September in the EP News) to help identify invasive plants and manage seed producing plant parts for disposal. Weeds and trash can be disposed of year-around at Waste Management for a fee. Bags of non-weed materials or native plants will not be accepted at this event. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores.
If you want ELSA to continue to sponsor these events, please adhere to the guidelines. Owning property in the Estes Valley can be challenging and different! Bagging mature weeds this time of year is not ideal weed management and not how you want to spend your time. Be proactive – learn your native plants and manage the invasive plants in a timely manner with a weed management specialist if you don’t have the time, energy or expertise to manage your property. A list of weed management specialists who can help is available at: larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/applicators. Also refer to the information and Helpful Documents at estes.org/weeds
Other Monitored Weed Drop-offs are scheduled for August 17th and September 21st. These events are being made possible with the support from Estes Land Stewardship Association, the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County Natural Resources, Estes Valley Land Trust, and donations. Twenty Ob-Noxious Weeds in the Estes Valley weed booklets are available year around at the Estes Valley Library, Ace Hardware, Park Supply, Estes Park Lumber, 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
“Shred Of Hope” Event A Success For The Bridge of Estes
The Bridge of Estes is a new non-profit in town, dedicated to ensuring that Estes Valley locals battling any type of cancer will have the services and support they need. Some examples of services that The Bridge of Estes will offer are massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic care, counseling/support, meditation, skin care, yoga, and coordination of many daily tasks to help support our “cancer warrior” neighbors. Crossroads is their fiscal sponsor, ensuring that donations can be tax deductible, etc.
As soon as Bank of Estes Park became aware of this initiative, it pledged to become the first donor to the cause, and did so as soon as TBoE was able to accept a donation. The bank also volunteered to run TBoE’s very first fundraiser—The Shred of Hope event, held in the bank’s drive through from June 20th thru June 22nd, inviting all of Estes Valley to bring its sensitive documents, computers, laptops, printers, tablets, cell phones, etc., to be destroyed in a safe and secure manner. Bank clients (and any who attended the recent “Be Prepared, Not Scared” community event hosted by the bank) were offered the first $50 of shredding for free (basically the equivalent of a desktop computer set, a large box of documents, and a tablet or cell), with reasonable prices for all others as well. We always say that “we have the best clients and neighbors,
anywhere,” and that was sure proven true, as the vast majority of clients dropping off items left donations even though it could have been free to them, and even our nonclient neighbors tended to donate more than was required to pay for the items they left.
Bank of Estes Park covered all expenses for the event, since we have access to reduced rates for this type of data destruction. Clients and community members paid a total of $5,544 in fees and donations related to destroying documents and electronics—all of which were donated directly to The Bridge of Estes. We greatly appreciated Crossroads and First Colorado Realty for donating the use of their box trucks for the event, Green Girl Recycling for ensuring all data was safely and securely destroyed, our many employees who volunteered to work outside all three days, and the TBoE board members who were onsite to talk about their mission and how the funds would be used. This is what being the only local bank in town is all about—making a difference in our hometown. Thank you to all who made this event possible, and who made it a success!
If you missed the event, but would still like to donate to The Bridge of Estes, please mail your check to:
The Bridge of Estes C/O Crossroads Ministry PO Box 3616
Estes Park, CO 80517
Timberline - Let the Breeze Caress Your Mind
By: Brad Manard
Jim Salestrom’s first band and album was entitled “Timberline.” It made me fall in love with both acoustic music and the tundra all at once. The timberline, that point where the trees give way to an openness, “We’ve got to climb, Closer to time, Up on the Timberline. Where the air is fresh, problems less, let the breeze caress your mind.” (Salestrom 1977)
In 1979, I was trying to figure my life out, a confused nearly adult just out of college in my first teaching job. Like any reliable 1970s post-hippy, I was searching for the light in my life. At the time, it only made sense to hitch-hike from Estes Park to Steamboat Springs where I walked into the wilderness alone for a week.
During my journey, I caught a ride on the back of a flatbed truck over Trail Ridge Road. As I felt the chill of the timberline, Jim’s words inspired me, “And dream, be what you seem, up on the timberline where hope and love and peace all intertwine.”
Throughout my life, Jim’s music continued to inspire me. While he developed a successful solo career, he began playing with the Dolly Parton Band in 1979, and that relationship continued for over forty years. But he always returned to his two homes. One in Nebraska where I lived, and his adopted home in Breckenridge, Colorado.
A Story Told by a Friend
Being such a great fan, over the years I got to know Jim. I remember having dinner with him in Hastings, NE. I was doing the art fair with my photography, and Jim was the music talent. That night he told me a great story, one that is epic for a mountain and acoustic music fans.
When Jim was in high school, he was hired to help as a “roadie” for John Denver’s first concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheater. As Jim was setting up the mics on stage, a voice behind him said, “Can I help you with that?” Jim an-
swered, “No...these are John Denver's mic stands. This is my job, and I’m on it.” When the person behind him began laughing, Jim turned to see John Denver.
Face to face with his inspiration and musical mentor, they struck up a conversation. From one musician to another, John told Jim, “You’re only relevant in this business for a short time. I was relevant with ‘Take Me Home, Country Road.’ I’m going to introduce a song tonight that I think will make me relevant again.”
As Jim shared with me, “That night, long before there was a roof on the Red Rock Amphitheater, a harvest moon rose over the horizon. In the glow of the moon, for the first time in public, John Denver played ‘Rocky Mountain High.’”
Over the years, Jim and John continued their relationship. Jim recorded vocals and banjo on John Denver’s album Different Directions and sang with John in concert (jimsalestrom.com). On March 12th, 2007, Jim was honored to perform at the Colorado Capital when John's song "Rocky Mountain High" was elevated to an official Colorado State Song.
Three years ago, when I started RMNPhotographer Tours, I began playing Jim’s song “Timberline” for our guests.
As we would drive over Trail Ridge Road, I’d share the song that had inspired my deeper love for the mountains.
“We’ve got to climb, Closer to time, Up on the Timberline. Where the air is fresh, problems less, let the breeze caress
love and live in Estes Park, was a treasure given.
This week, a Celebration of Life was held for Jim in Breckenridge. Jim had lost his battle with cancer, and many attended to celebrate an inspirational life. He was a man of great character, heart, music, and family. Jim was one of those wonderful people who made our world so much better.
And, I thought of another song recorded by Jim, one I’d heard him sing many, many times. The song, by Hugh Prestwood, is “Bristlecone Pine” with lyrics including “When I'm laid to rest it would suit me just fine to sleep at the feet of the bristlecone pine.”
I know Jim left our world much better, and I know these mountains we all love helped him inspire many to live a better life. On this day, I know he rests in the shadow of a wonderful life “at the feet of the bristlecone pine.”
To an amazing and wonderful man...Jim, may your music play on.
Photos courtesy of James Salestrom (Jim's son).
your mind. And dream, be what you seem, up on the timberline where hope and love and peace all intertwine.”
Those words, written by Jim, inspired me. It enriched my love for Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, and the words guided me to live a life of dreams, hope, love and peace all intertwined. I cannot drive Trail Ridge Road without thinking of those words or silently thanking my friend, Jim Salestrom.
Two years ago, I was able to reconnect with Jim, and we had a wonderful conversation. As always, he was vibrant, upbeat, and gracious. And to hear his music again, music that inspired me and brought me to
John Denver photo by Brian Schrack.
Brad and Jim
Jim with Dolly Parton
Jim with John Denver
Jim Salestrom
Jim Salestrom
Three year old Trip Neely of Dallas, Texas caught this trout at Trout Haven. "Assisting" on this catch was his dad, Robert Neely. The trout got the last laugh. Lets hope dad does a better job hanging on to the catch next time.
What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library
SUMMER HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m. Special Hours
Closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day KEY
Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson: Author Talk with Kate DiCamillo Ⓡ
Tuesday, July 9, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Newberry Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind creating her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow-up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. July’s featured title, Advice for Future Corpses (And Those Who Love Them) by Sallie Tisdale is a lyrical, thought-provoking, yet practical perspective on death and dying.
Surviving Summer with The Last Kids on Earth:
Author Talk with Max Brallier Ⓡ
Tuesday, July 16, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join this virtual talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier as we discuss designing monsters and villains, and the unique ways in which to defeat them. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
ALL AGES
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
Wednesday, July 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Wednesday, July 10, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dream Study Room
Thursday, July 18, 9 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.
Adventure Continues with Origami Albums Ⓡ
Monday, July 8, 2 - 3 p.m., Makerspace
Use scrapbook paper and ribbon to make (and take home) an origami album that’s perfect for reliving your adventure memories. Recommended for adults and teens. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
Adventure Continues with Scrapbooking Ⓡ
Thursday, July 11, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Monday, July 15, 2 - 3 p.m., Makerspace
Explore the materials and machines available in the Makerspace while learning the basics of creating a scrapbook page. Participants will create an original page to take home. Recommended for adults and teens. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Watch Party & Craft Ⓡ
Saturday, July 13, 1:30 - 4:15 p.m., Hondius Room
Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl while eating pizza, painting a small treasure chest, and enjoying chocolate gold coins. Recommended for adults and teens. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
Adventure Begins in the Kitchen: Pizza Ⓡ
Thursday, July 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hondius Room
Learn how to roll dough and shape crust, then add toppings and take home a delicious pizza to devour! Supplies and ingredients generously provided by Poppy’s Pizza & Grill. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
ADULTS
Weekly Poetry Meetup Ⓡ
Monday, July 8, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Wasson Room
Monday, July 15, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Wasson Room
Calling all poets (and aspiring ones)! Join your fellow writers at the Library on Monday evenings to share your work, receive and provide feedback, and create community around poetry. Facilitated by Alexis Silva.
Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch
the movie adaptation. Refreshments provided. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event. Summer Foam Party! Ⓡ
Tuesday, July 16, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Stanley Park
Kids of all ages are invited to an outdoor foam party! Wear swimsuits and sunscreen and meet us at the grassy area near the Stanley Park playground for family-friendly tunes and bubbles galore. Please note: the foam is non-toxic, biodegradable, non-staining, unscented, and hypoallergenic.
Search for hidden clues and solve riddles to find treasure! Participants will complete an outdoor scavenger hunt to win prizes. Recommended for ages 9 and up. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Sat., July 6 at 11 a.m.
Learn all about wildflowers! Join us for books, songs, rhymes, and a learning activity designed for littles ages 5 and under (and their caregivers). An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
Outdoor Storytime Adventures: Stroller Stories Ⓡ
Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Visitor Center Parking Garage
Dress for the weather and enjoy a lakeside, strolling storytime. We’ll stop along the way to share stories, rhymes, and songs. An “Adventure Begins At Your Library” Summer Reading Program event.
MAKERSPACE
Meet & Make Ⓡ
Friday, July 5, 1 - 3 p.m., Makerspace
Meet our new Technology Arts Librarian Shari Baze and make a laser cut greeting sign to take home. Snacks provided. Recommended for adults and teens.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.
“Park Like A Local” & Check Out The Twig To Make The Most Of Your Library Experience
Visiting the Estes Valley Library can certainly include stopping by the downtown branch to browse materials, access computers, use free WIFI, and attend programs. But did you know that your library experience extends beyond the main building’s walls?
While our downtown facility is our anchor – and a wonderful place to hang out – there are other options for accessing library materials. Try the Twig, a congestion-free option for borrowing or returning items from our collection.
For over six years, the Twig (which is “smaller than a branch”) has been located in the lower level of the Estes Valley Community Center. Patrons can visit our online catalog and when reserving an item, select pickup at the Twig. Library staff will deliver items usually within a day, and
we’ll send you an email as soon as they’re ready to be picked up.
When you’re finished with your book or movie, simply drive through the book return at the Community Center, which is open 24/7. It doesn’t matter whether you borrowed the materials from the Twig or from downtown –just drop your Library items in the slot and we’ll handle the rest.
Sometimes you just need (or want) to make a trip to our downtown branch. Dodge traffic and crowds by taking advantage of other transportation options. You can enjoy a scenic stroll via the Riverwalk after parking at the Visitor Center parking structure, or hop on the Town’s free shuttle and trolley service. We’re even bike friendly with a docking station and bike pump just outside the Library entrance.
There’s no shortage of ways to visit your public library, including our streamlined process for acquiring a free Local Permit. Learn how to Park LIke A Local at estesvalleylibrary.org/PLAL.
Liam Hedeman Lands Huge Trout In Lake Estes
Meet Up With Local Poets At The Estes Valley Library
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” -Robert Frost
Calling all poets, aspiring poets, and anyone interested in sharing poetry! The Estes Valley Library is hosting a weekly poetry meetup. Join us on Monday evenings in July and early August: we’ll meet in the Wasson Room at 6:15 p.m. to share and enjoy others’ work, and receive and provide feedback.
This weekly summer-time meetup will be facilitated by community member Alexis Silva, who is passionate about poetry and loves exploring the relationship between personal experiences and the
natural world. Alexis is a summer intern at Rocky Mountain National Park, where he hopes to form meaningful connections both within the Park and in the greater Estes Park community. Each meetup, attendees will enjoy a brief creative exercise, then everyone will have the opportunity to share completed poems or works in progress. The goal is to give participants a welcome space to share, receive feedback, and create community through poetry. Registration is encouraged so we can commit to hosting each week. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up for one or several sessions.
Sketching And Painting In Nature Class July 2
Last week we held our first Sketching and Painting in Nature class, and it was a lot of fun. The artists created some wonderful drawings and fantastic watercolor paintings. Scott Rashid the director of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) is an accomplished watercolor artist (among other things) who creates unique watercolor paintings.
which is also where the indoor painting portion of the classes will be held. We will then move to an area outdoors and sketch in nature for about an hour. After that, we will return to the studio and create watercolor paintings for the rest of the morning.
Every Tuesday morning, attending artists will be in the field sketching for about an hour or so and then return to the studio to create watercolor paintings. Each attendee is welcome to bring subject matter to paint. We will have subject matter on hand that the attendees can use for reference if needed.
Each morning, we will meet upstairs at the downtown Estes Park Bank Building,
Attendees will need to bring sketch books, pens, or pencils and their watercolor supplies, as well as the proper attire to be outside for an hour. There will be some art supplies for any out of town guests that may want to participate. To attend Sketching and Painting in Nature, go to www.carriep.org and click the link Painting and Sketching in Nature.
See you upstairs at the Estes Park Bank Building located at 255 Park Lane Estes Park. Looking forward to drawing and painting on July 2nd and every Tuesday thereafter.
Liam Hedeman from Wisconsin, landed his first Colorado trout in Lake Estes. What a beaut, it weighed a whopping four pounds!
PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN… LET’S KEEP IT THAT WAY!
“Precious memories flood my soul!” So wrote the hymn writer. And it certainly is true when it comes to this time of the year when we are celebrating our independence as a nation, purchased many years ago by valiant men and women who sacrificed much so that we could enjoy the blessings that we enjoy as a nation. Neil Diamond would sing: “They’re coming to America!” and why not? We are so blessed as a nation and a people.
One of my ‘precious memories’ was visiting artist Norman Rockwell’s studio in Massachusetts on a trip and viewing his ‘Four-Freedoms’ historic paintings…designed to call attention to our blessings and the need to support the war effort in World War II. The ‘freedoms’ he drew attention to: ‘The Freedom of Speech’; ‘The Freedom to Worship’; ‘The Freedom from Want’; ‘The Freedom from Fear’. He could have depicted many more. But these did the job. The war effort was shored up and Hitler defeated…the war won.
The same year, 1942, as Rockwell was painting his masterpieces, a song was penned that resounded throughout the nation. Saturday I woke up thinking of this ‘precious memory’. “There’s a star spangled banner waving somewhere.” (Please listen to it this week, sung by Elton Britt, Gene Autry, and others.) The second verse goes like this: “In this war with its mad schemes of destruction, of our country fair and our sweet liberty, by the mad dictators, leaders of corruption, can’t the U.S. use a mountain boy like me? God gave me the right to be a free American, and for that right I’d gladly die. There’s a star-spangled banner waving somewhere. That is where I want to live when I die.” The brave spirit of those men who penned the Declaration of Independence is seen in the words of the song. Patrick Henry’s ‘give me liberty or give me death’ depicts this spirit.
No wonder hordes of people are wanting to cross our borders and enjoy our freedoms…and the joy felt once they do. His name was Charlie. Charlie was the night watchman at the downtown LA Pepperdine University campus. Charlie was from England and we became dear friends. Finally the day arrived for Charlie…the day that he would become a U.S. citizen. I remember the joy, the tears, as Charlie realized the fulfillment of his dream. While I had always felt blessed to be an American, seeing Charlie’s joy and excitement certainly made me re-appreciate what I might have taken for granted.
This is a good time to think about the responsibility of each U.S. citizen…which if all newcomers had this desire perhaps they would be more welcomed. There are three words that should describe the life and commitment of each person who resides in the U.S. They are: ‘independence’, ‘dependence’, and ‘inter-dependence’. The ‘founding fathers’ named the document: ‘the Declaration of Independence’. Unfortunately, this is just one aspect of any citizen’s responsibility. The second ‘dependence’, is what many are counting on when they arrive in the U.S…and it is what is seen in the countless cities where many immigrants end up. Certainly those who cross our borders…and those of us already here, should do what can be done to be ‘independent’….carrying one’s own load and providing for selves and their families. Eventually, of course, there is the need for all of us to be ‘interdependent’. That means, simply, in the words of Neil Diamond, “You lean on me and I’ll lean on you”…as we are ‘headed for the future’ all together. It is a joy for me personally to visit with many from all over the world, who have come to Estes Park, determined to be ‘interdependent’ with the residents of our dear city. Let’s do this.
In the meantime, let’s fulfill one ‘founding father’s’ dream this week. John Adams told his wife, “This day ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever more.” Let’s enjoy the fireworks!
Bob Lewis
Senior Center Expresses Gratitude To Village Thrift Shop
The Executive Board Members of the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) extend their heartfelt thanks to the Village Thrift Shop for its generous donation to the EPSCC’s subsidized lunch program. The grant helps ensure area seniors have access to delicious and nutritious meals that are affordable and convenient. The EPSCC has served over 3200 meals so far this year. The lunch program is growing every year, serving individuals in the Estes Park community and beyond, thanks in large part to the kindness of Village Thrift Shop, Inc. Through help from their donors, the Senior Center is proud to serve the best lunch meal deal in town! Their lunches are coordinated with the Big Horn Restaurant and are tasty, wholesome, and large-portioned. Come into the Senior Center to eat and socialize or use the convenience of the drive-thru pickup service. The menu is always posted in the Estes Park News and on the EPSCC website (estesparkseniors.org), and a meal reservation is required at least one business day in advance.
Now located at 1760 Olympian Lane since 2019, the Senior Center has been a cornerstone of the Estes Park community for
decades, offering a wide array of programs and services tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of the senior population. From fitness classes to educational programs, from social events to volunteer opportunities, there is something for everyone at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center.
Village Thrift Shop, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to serving the Estes Valley. They provide affordable, high-quality clothing, furniture, and household items to individuals while funding grants for local non-profit agencies. As a non-profit, donations are tax-deductible, and they rely on these contributions along with volunteer labor to maximize their financial support to the community. All proceeds beyond basic expenses are reinvested into the Estes Valley to benefit its residents.
Merry Marthas To Meet On June 28
The next meeting of the Merry Marthas will be held this Friday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue. Merry Marthas is a group of
women who sew, knit, crochet, or weave and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome whether experienced or a beginner. For more information, please
Enjoying a delicious pork ribs lunch at the EPSCC.
EPSCC volunteers and staff helping with lunch distribution.
June 28 – July 4
Free Performance: From The Piano Bench With John Wolf
The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) proudly presents classical pianist John Wolf in an interactive talk and piano program on Tuesday, July 2nd at noon, 1760 Olympian Lane.
“From the Piano Bench,” will explore a variety of topics detailing how a classical musician approaches and prepares a piece of music. The audience will have a chance to respond to a variety of music and to practice listening for specific musical elements. Compositions by J. S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and other composers will be performed.
was a sought-after accompanist for talented high school band, string, and choral students in San Antonio and Dallas for many years.
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu
July 1 – July 5
Monday, July 1 Breakfast Croissant (scrambled eggs w/ cheese topped w/ ham), Hashbrowns & fruit
Tuesday, July 2 Roasted Herb Chicken (1/2) w/ Roasted Potatoes & vegetables
Wednesday, July 3 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables
John Wolf developed a love for the piano and classical music at an early age, receiving piano lessons for his eighth birthday. He continued pursuing his musical studies in college, earning a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance and music literature at Southwestern University, studying under Artist-in-Residence, Drusilla Huffmaster. He also received a Master of Music degree in piano performance and pedagogy at SMU, studying under Al Mouledous. He has performed in solo recitals, as an accompanist, and as a soloist with the Southwestern Sinfonietta and Dallas Civic Orchestra. After graduation, Wolf pursued a career in public education and continued to teach piano privately. He
Mr. Wolf retired to Estes Park in 2020 to immerse himself in the mountains and music. He attends the Rocky Ridge Adult Piano Seminar on Longs Peak Road annually and is currently studying piano under the guidance of Hsing-ay Hsu, a concert pianist in New York City. He also plays regularly in masterclasses given by David Korevaar, Larry Graham, and Sergio Gallo. Mr. Wolf has played on four Peak to Peak concerts in Estes Park, performing as a soloist and in chamber music. He is a member of the Oratorio Society Chorus, the Estes Park Chorale, and the Rocky Recorders. For the concert, you are welcome to bring your lunch or pre-purchase a hot meal. Place your order before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1. For this event, the Senior Center will be serving roasted herb chicken with roasted potatoes and vegetables. The cost is $7 for EPSCC members and $11 for non-members. If you become an EPSCC member for just $35 per year, you will not only enjoy meal discounts but also gain access to all the amazing activities. For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the presentation, please call the Senior Center at (970) 581-2195.
Knitting & Crocheting
Everyone is welcome to our free knitting and crocheting get-togethers!
We meet in the Hondius Community Room at the Estes Park Library.
Our next 2024 meeting dates are:
Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Get-Together
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Bring your woolly project, and let’s craft together.
If you’d like to learn to knit or crochet, we can teach you! It’s free. Just show up! We’ll provide yarn and knitting needles or crochet hooks for you to use during the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Daley at email jenny@knittingjenny.com.
Monday, July 8 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side
Tuesday, July 9 Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ Loaded Baked Potato
Wednesday, July 10 Beef Pot Roast w/ Rice, gravy & vegetables
Thursday, July 11 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad
Friday, July 12 Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & 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, July 1st, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, June 28th. 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 Circuit Balance Class Monday 1-1:45 PM
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
Rocco is a funny, happy dog! He’s a lover of people and dogs big and small. Rocco is about three years old, weighs around 53 pounds and is housetrained. He’s ready to be adopted.
Delilah is ready for her new forever home. She came to us in rough shape, she was very thin, her coat was a mess and she was pregnant. After having eight beautiful puppies she is spayed and loving being a dog. Delilah has re-
ally become a fun loving, dog loving, sweet girl. When you look in her eyes you can see all the love she has to give. Delilah weighs 86 pounds is about 6 1/2 and has been around cats. Please consider giving this lady her deserved life.
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 about 2 1/2 years old.
We also have two puppies, Ghost and Speck. They are about six months old, likely border collie/husky mixes. They are both so cute! They currently weigh about 30 pounds.
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.
Delilah Ghost
Goose Rocco
A Fashionable Event At Stanley Home Museum
Stepping back into the past was a fun event at the Stanley Home Museum Historical Fashion Show on Saturday, June 15th
The models shared with us what type of clothing they were modeling, the year it would have been worn and the occasion they might have been attending in their attire.
John is wearing the campaign uniform prescribed for senior Cavalry officers of the Union Army during the Civil War, 1861-1865. In real life, John is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 30 years combined active and reserve service.
Liz is wearing a Civil War era (18611865) summer day outfit. A lady might wear such an outfit when going out for a stroll, taking tea at a friend's house, or going for a carriage ride.
The bonnet and parasol would provide a bit of cooling shade and protect her "peaches and cream" complexion. Despite the multiple layers of requisite undergarments, a lady would never admit that she was hot enough to sweat. In fact, there was a saying that negated that whole idea. It was said that "horses sweat, men perspire, and ladies glow."
Mike wore an American West Scout outfit, from the late 1800s.
His pants are reinforced with leather for long days of sitting in a saddle. Pants in those days did not come in multiple sizes, and you had to cinch in the pants to make them fit.
Most impressive is his hand-made,
brain-tanned deerskin coat. The Native Americans smoked the brain-tanned leather to make it waterproof. This type of leather was, and is, still considered the highest quality of buckskin.
As more lovely dresses passed by on
the models, we were fascinated to learn that many of the models had sewn their own outfits from pieces that they had found in thrift store.
We want to thank our models from Days Gone Bye of Colorado for putting
on a fine show, enjoyed by all. Days Gone Bye of Colorado is a ladies and gentlemen costumer group dressing in the styles of 1850-1950, for more information see DaysGoneByeofColorado@gmail.com
THE GOMEZ TEAM
Two Fibers Shows At The Art Center Of Estes Park
Fiber lovers! You still have two weeks to visit the Art Center to see two wonderful fibers show! The shows run from June 7July 13. The shows will close on July 13th at 5:00 p.m. The Featured Artist show this month is “Hand to Heart Textures” by Pauline Bustamante, an art quilter and her guest is Michelle Ridley creates nuno felted garments.
Michelle Ridley is an artist living and creating natural clothing off the grid in the rugged Colorado wilderness. Her process of creating natural textiles is intuitive and inspired by this eco-friendly, unique lifestyle. By using slow-cloth techniques, such as nuno-felting silk, local wool and/ or cashmere to sculpt the textile, she then uses the alchemy of plants such as indigo, eucalyptus, various roots, and minerals for natural dyes to add layers to each piece. The whimsical use of hand embroidery, beading or vintage block printing, adds to the story unfolding in each piece of wearable art. “Feather and Moss” is Michelle’s collection of wedding dresses.
Pauline Bustamante is a second-generation Colorado native who has always
loved fiber arts, her major in college was weaving. This love affair with fiber arts started generations ago in her family. The women, always worked with their hands to create what was needed for the family. Her mother sewed all her clothes and knew all the needle arts to make hats and gloves and sweaters. Her grandmothers could make anything with cloth, or yarn they knitted, crocheted, upholstered and made wedding dresses for community members. What was “fiber survival” then, is now “fiber art.” Pauline generally creates art quilts using a variety of stitching and embellishments. She enjoys creating with any form of fiber: paper, yarn, reed, or cloth. Creating with fiber is her greatest play in life. Her art allows her hands to speak through her heart! That is the joy she wants to pass on in the world as her grandmothers and mother passed on to her, ”hand to heart”!
The second fiber show is the 11th National FACE of Fiber in the Rockies exhibit; displaying works of 26 fiber artists from across the nation, 56 different original fiber pieces.
"Fiber Whimsey” - Embroidery- Pauline Bustamante.
"Hand to Heart Textures” -featured artists.
"Heart Top”- Nuno FeltingMichelle Ridley.
Historic Bunce School And Museum Open July 4 In Allenspark
Step back to 1888 and visit a one-room schoolhouse in Allenspark. The Bunce School and Museum is open on July 4, July 13, July 20 and Aug. 3 and 31. On July 4 the school will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on all other Saturdays the school will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special day to visit will be Saturday, Aug. 3 which is the annual Bazaar at the Hilltop Guild, a short walk from Bunce School.
The school was built in 1888 and restored by Guild members in 1996. For some years after it was a school, it served
as a lending library for local residents.
Bunce School and Museum holds county, state and national historic designations. The Guild owns and maintains the school and grounds as a museum of the period when it opened in 1888 through 1945.
It is located just off scenic Highway 7, about four miles south of Allenspark on Bunce School Road.
Young visitors are invited to take part in an indoor "scavenger hunt" as they identify antiques and explain how they were used in the old days. Volunteers are on hand to explain how school used to take place in the mountains in the winter time.
"Kids are intrigued by the old days," said Mary Rushing, Guild member and Bunce volunteer. "And some adults who drop by attended one-room schools in rural areas when they were young."
Allenspark's Hilltop Guild Bazaar Is Aug. 3
For more than 70 years, the first Saturday in August has belonged to the Hilltop Guild's annual Bazaar in Allenspark. Mark your calendar for this year's bazaar on Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy homemade arts, food, and crafts. New this year will be Polaris Malamute Rescue, an organization that promotes the breed and provides homes for malamutes. A volunteer will bring two dogs and lots of information on this mountain breed.
If the weather is fine, you will be able to stroll from food trucks to vendors, from the jelly hut to the White Elephant, while enjoying live music. Inside the Kelley House, Guild members will showcase their handicrafts. The loom room will feature woven items from shoelaces to rugs. Several handmade quilts will be for sale. The ever-popular "scrubbies" for kitchen tasks also will be available. Handmade knitted washcloths and embroidered tea towels always sell quickly.
The White Elephant offers a wide selection of gently used household items at bargain prices while the nearby book hut has a wide selection of books and puzzles.
Spirit will provide music of the type you might hear in an Irish pub. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the open mic will feature Sharon Arms and the local all-female band Three Moose Morning plus others who want to sing or play at the festival.
Several art vendors will be on hand and more vendors are welcome to set up. More than 500 people traditionally visit the Bazaar during the course of the day. For more information go to www.hilltopguild.com
Back again will be free haircuts by Hair on Wheels. If your beard is getting bushy and long hair is getting in your eyes, these volunteers will solve all your problems.
Dandelion jelly will be for sale, too, made by Guild volunteers from dandelions picked in the Kelley House front yard.
"It tastes like mountain sunshine," said Jen Bell, the jelly Queen who organizes a team that makes more than 600 jars of different flavors each year.
Additionally, homemade baked goods will be for sale and several food trucks will be on the premises. There's plenty of parking and admission is free.
The ladies of the Hilltop Guild earmark much of the money made at the Bazaar for local college scholarships.
"This year, more than $11,500 in scholarships went to students in Estes Park and Lyons," said Peg Daley, president of the Guild.
Historic Bunce School and Museum, a one-room schoolhouse, is located within walking distance of the Kelley House and will be open on Aug. 3, too.
Live music will include Robbie Leavitt of the Reckless Ramblers from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nancy Maple of Rustic
"Kids love to see what it was like in the old days," said Mary Rushing, volunteer. The Guild is located at 18729 Highway 7 between Lyons and Allenspark. Bright outdoor flags will mark the location. Join us!
Partners Needs Volunteers!
Looking for a way to make a major impact on our community? Partners needs volunteers! Our mission is to empower youth to achieve their full potential, and we are seeking more positive adult role models to help us!
If you would like to BE the difference in the life of a local youth and you have time to give, please consider becoming a mentor. Mentors help youth gain confidence, social skills and hope, all while becoming part of our supportive and inspiring community. Visit www.poweredbypartners.org to learn more and sign up! ¡Partners necesita voluntarios!
¿Busca una manera de generar un impacto importante en nuestra comunidad? ¡Partners necesita voluntarios! Nuestra misión es capacitar a los jóvenes para que alcancen su máximo potencial, ¡y estamos buscando modelos adultos más positivos que nos ayuden! Si desea SER la diferencia en la vida de un joven local y tiene tiempo para donar, considere convertirse en mentor. Los mentores ayudan a los jóvenes a ganar confianza, habilidades sociales y esperanza, al mismo tiempo que se convierten en parte de nuestra comunidad inspiradora y de apoyo. ¡Visite www.poweredbypartners.org para obtener más información e inscribirse!
Crowns For The Care Candidate Shari Hightower
Estes Park Health Foundation’s Crowns for the Care contestants compete for the title of Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo each year by participating in our fundraising competition, where the highest-earning philanthropist is crowned during Pink Night at the Rooftop Rodeo. All proceeds directly benefit cancer care in Estes Park. This week we are introducing candi-
many years.
Working together, this community can help accomplish a substantial feat. “By donating, you are helping the Estes Park Health Foundation fund the purchase of ultrasound technology capable of needle-guided biopsy, which is essential for early and accurate cancer detection.”
date Shari Hightower.
“Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference in the lives of cancer warriors,” says Shari. She is competing in honor of her sister, who is currently battling the disease, and for the family members and friends who have lost their battle.
An Estes Park resident for more than twenty years, Shari is the registrar at Estes Park High School. But her history with rodeo and with horses began as a child.
Growing up near Fort Worth, Texas, her father-in-law was the rodeo doctor in Fort Worth for over fifty years. She always had horses and rode in grand entries in the Fort Worth Stock Show for
Shari has hosted two fundraising events so far and is planning a garage sale, a fundraiser at The Mad Moose boutique and a major fundraiser at The Post restaurant. You can find more information about these events on the Crowns for the Care 2024 page on Facebook.
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to those considering a donation to our fundraising efforts,” Shari says.
“Thank you for your generosity and belief in this cause. Your support is crucial and directly impacts my mission to raise money for much-needed oncology equipment in our local hospital.”
To support Shari and her campaign for female-friendly cancer care visit GiveToEPH.org/crowns - please mention ‘Shari Hightower’ in the comments field of your donation.
You may also support her by writing a check to “Estes Park Health Foundation” with Shari’s name on the memo line and mailing it to EPH Foundation at PO Box 3650, Estes Park, CO 80517.
To learn more about Paint Estes Pink, visit GiveToEPH.org/pink or email giving@eph.org.
Christmas In July At Allenspark Community Church
The Allenspark Community Church has a long tradition of “Christmas in July.” Many years ago, summer “snowbird” members remarked that they missed being able to attend services in Allenspark during the Christmas season when the “little log church” in the heart of Allenspark, is aglow with sparkling lights, green boughs and snow falling softly in the moonlight. The result was the creation of this yearly event more than 35 years ago.
This year it will be on Sunday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. The church will be decorated with garland and poinsettias and
Pastor Ralph Patrick and the choir will present an hour of seasonal scriptures and songs. The children present will be invited to come sit with the Pastor while he tells them the story of the birth of Jesus. The presentation ends with the lighting of candles and singing of “Silent Night.”
Everyone is invited to join us for this special Sunday service or all of the church events. You need not be a member of this or any church. We would enjoy having you worship with us. For more information, contact the church at 303-747-2821.
Nebraska Picnic Sunday, July 14
It’s that time of year when the Cornhusker fight song bellows through the valley. Mark your calendar so that you can plan to attend the 5th Annual Nebraska Picnic on Sunday, July 14 at the Presbyterian Community Church, 1700 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park (please note the change in location). We will gather at 4:00 p.m. and start serving at 4:30 p.m.
If you have any connection to Nebraska, whether a local or a visitor, come meet your fellow Cornhuskers for a fun gathering. Wear your Nebraska gear proudly as we sing the Husker fight song.
Donation jars will be available for any contributions to help defray the cost of the event.
By: Larry Strong
Recalculating
Emerson is quoted as saying, “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” I did this once and got lost. So much for blazing my own trail.
Today, whether we’re on a well-marked trail in RMNP or in the middle of the amazon jungle we can know our exact location thanks to GPS technology. Anyone who has used GPS on their smart phone is familiar with hearing the voice, “recalcu lating route” which po litely tells us that we’ve made a wrong turn or didn’t turn when we were supposed to.
choice not a skill and surrendering can be powerful. It’s also the reason we stay stuck in the wrong direction. We can tolerate a lot of pain.
“Big Red” hot dogs, as served at the stadium, will be provided (while they last), along with plates, napkins, utensils and condiments. Kool-Aid, invented in Hastings, Nebraska, will be free flowing at the Kool-Aid stand, as well as water. We request that you bring a potluck item to share and lawn chairs.
Please RSVP to estesfornebraska@gmail.com. We hope that you will be able to join in the fun.
Can you imagine driv ing down the road hearing “recalculating route” and ig noring it? None of us would dis regard a warning that we need to make an immediate change in the direction we are headed—especially at today’s gas prices. But I must confess, there’ve been too many times in my life when my “internal” GPS warned me that I needed to “recalculate” and didn’t pay attention. I’ve got physical and emotional scar tissue to prove it.
It’s a human condition that “it takes what it takes” for us to recalculate the direction of our lives. While love and fear are two of the world’s greatest motivators, pain is perhaps the strongest inspiration for change. For many of us, the discomfort required for making a change must become less than the resistance required to not. This is why change is a
There’s not a man who shows up on Saturday at Men on Fire who’s unfamiliar with the pain associated with recalculating the direction of his life. Many of us are still learning how to yield to the pressure of traveling the wrong direction. This is in spite of the fact of having the greatest GPS ever designed—God’s Positioning System—or more simply the Word of God. But like wisdom, the Word of God is a lot more useful when we become willing to actually apply God’s Word to our lives. That’s a big part of what Men on Fire is all about.
Men on Fire meets Saturday’s at the American Legion, 850 N. St. Vrain at 8:00 a.m. MOF is a diverse, non-denominational group of guys from Estes Park and the Front Range who gather to encourage each other in our faith and strive to deepen our personal relationship with the Lord. He is the reason we come but building genuine relationships with other men is the reason we keep coming back. At a time when men struggle with pride, accountability and tolerating way too much personal pain, it’s amazing anybody shows up. But boy do they. So join us this Saturday. Breakfast burritos, donuts, coffee, great conversation and laughter are on the menu. Having all life’s answers, judging others and offering quick solutions to our challenges are not. It’s a journey and we’d love to have you on the road with us. Considering a new navigation system? Come
Vacation Bible School At Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
VBS-Vacation Bible School runs July 15-19 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 N. Saint Vrain Ave.
For children entering K – 6th Grades (2024)
To register call Mount Calvary at 970586-4646.
Hope to see your children as we celebrate the savior! Bible stories, crafts, game activities, snacks, music! Joy! For registration and more information please contact Pastor Paul Rhode at 303746-8687.
LISTED BY TOM THOMAS
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast July 20
Please join us for our Annual Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast on July 20th!
Our volunteer firefighters will again be cooking their wonderful breakfast beginning at 7:00 a.m. Afterwards, walk next door to the Town Hall for a silent auction! There will be gift certificates and treasures from businesses and artists from around the community. Don’t forget, dessert isn’t just for after dinner! We will have amazing sweets at our bake sale table for sale.
Smokey the Bear will be with us to celebrate the 80th year of helping to prevent wildfires. Don’t worry, he won’t eat all the pancakes!
The GHAVFD has 20 active firefighters, and three support members that defend approximately 500 structures on over 25,000 acres of forested land. They respond to medical calls, vehicle crashes along County Road 43, as well as assisting other area agencies when called upon.
This year the department wants to con-
tinue the process of upgrading their digital technology by replacing computers, screens, and connected devices. Replacing tires and obtaining low angle rescue gear and vehicle stabilization/rigging for electric vehicle fires is a priority for the department.
The community of Glen Haven is neither a municipality nor a taxing district. GHAVFD is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit Colorado Corporation. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. If you are unable to attend, please consider donating to GHAVFD at P.O. Box 53, Glen Haven, CO 80532. You can also donate to the silent auction by contacting Becky Childs at latchstrng@msn.com.
Thank you to our supporters and sponsors of this event: Bank of Estes Park, Bank of Colorado, Premier Members Credit Union, US Bank, YMCA of the Rockies, Kind Coffee, and EP News. For more information on the breakfast or the Department check out www.ghavfd.org.
St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Summer Potluck Picnic
Come one – Come all! Summer Potluck Picnic on Sunday, July 7th following the 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Hamburgers, Brats, & Beverages will be provided.
Bring a side dish to share.
Please RSVP (970) 577-0601 so we’ll have enough food!
Join us for Church, Fellowship, Fun and Good Food.
3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 577-0601 y stfrancisestespark.com. Turn onto Little Valley Rd. from Fish Creek Rd. and follow the signs to St. Francis.
Note: This is not an historical picture of a picnic at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church. You must come & see the true beauty of our San Damiano-Inspired Church of St. Francis.
Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Week Of
June 24, 2024
The Problem With Plastic Packaging
By: Judi Smith
EPWGA’s 2024 President’s Cup Winners For Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The EPWGA’s 2024 President’s Cup was concluded on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The winners in each division after three rounds of match play were: President’s Cup winner – Division 1 –Colleen Logan; runner-up Marianne Casey
Division 3 winner – Stacey Harding; runner-up Kay Boyle
Division 4 winner – Chelsea Sprecht; runner-up Linda Bowie
While these President’s cup participants were battling it out, the rest of the field played “Synchronized Swimming” counting the net scores on the water holes. Winners in this game were:
Tied for 3rd -Carol Felner, Ruth Moser, Deb Mauk, Judy Cunningham and Karyn Saucier
If you would like more information about the Estes Park Women’s Golf Association, please contact Diane Butler at dbutler04@gmail.com. New members are welcome!
A salesman for one of our suppliers once told me he would give me a piece of equipment (an $18,000 value) if I would contract to buy all my supplies from him. This is sort of like Kellogg offering to provide bowls for people who promise only eat Kellogg's brand cereal. I said no. Companies who make packaging products have a steady flow of repetitive sales –really more consistent than most other products, except food. If you use a product over and over again and it stays in your hands, you can design a reusable replacement and save oodles of money. However, when the product is intended to transfer to someone else – that is a “different kettle of fish”. It is possible to design a packaging product that the recipient could reuse. However, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” As often as not the container will get tossed. This is the culture we must change. Packaging containers can be metal, glass, paper, or plastic. The ideal container has always been strong, unbreakable, lightweight, impervious to water, and inexpensive. Long ago, the plastics industry discovered they had an ideal packaging material. They also discovered the economic value of a product that is used once and discarded. In the 1950s this was perfect! But today, we have one more requirement: ecologically disposable. By this I mean it can be passed on to someone else (reused), or it can be transformed into something useable (recycled).
widely used as a symbol representing the circularity created by a mindset determined to reduce – reuse --- recycle. But the chasing arrows is an open design that anyone can use. It is not always used correctly. In 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry, in an attempt to make it easier to identify different plastics, adopted the symbol, incorporating a numeric Resin Identification Code in the center and encouraging manufacturers to use it broadly. Many people believe that plastics marked with these arrows are recyclable. This is not true.
Some
plastics can be recycled and some can not. Both are included in the numerical codes. #1 PET (polyethelene terephthalate) is very practical to recycle. #7 (other) designates non-recyclable plastic compounds. In between are plastic resins commonly used in packaging. #2 HDPE ad #4 LDPE (high density and low density polyethylene are also very recyclable. #5 is polypropylene, which recycles at a higher temperature and therefore costs a bit more to process. #3 PVC is poly vinyl chloride and increasingly expensive to recycle. #6 PS is polystyrene which, technically, includes expanded PS (often referred to as “styrofoam"). Items without a number within the chasing arrows symbol cannot be recycled because it is too difficult to determine the resin.
Originally we thought that, given enough time, plastic would biodegrade, much like paper which will disintegrate in months. The big difference, we (the human race) thought, is merely a matter of time. There are some recent plastics, made from plants, that biodegrade under extremely high temperatures. But now we know that plastic made of petroleum products does not biodegrade. The photodegradation applicable to these plastics, takes decades and often centuries to merely break toxic substance into smaller and smaller pieces called microplastics – small enough to breathe. Our landfills and our lungs cannot withstand the accumulation.
Each resin must be recycled independent of the others. The chasing arrows symbol dates back to 1970 when it was the winning entry in a recycling symbol design contest. Since then it has become
However, just because a material is “recyclable" does not mean it is recycled everywhere. Each community, each MRF, sets their own rules for what they accept – and what they do with it. The sorting equipment at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has a limited capacity and upgrades are expensive. Therefore recycling is also restricted by shape and color. Most MRFs recycle packaging but other items, which may be made of recyclable resins, are often overlooked because there are not enough of them to warrant reprogramming. Our local Residential Recycling Center (RRC) accepts only bottles, jars, jugs, and certain tubs. Of these, last I heard, #1, #2, #4, and #5 are actually recycled.
Some plastic items are reusable: outgrown toys, kitchen items, suitcases, flowerpots. Look around you home and see what is plastic, what should be plastic and what should be replaced by something of more value.
The church, located at 16 Washington Street in Allenspark, is pleased to be bringing Joe Uveges to Allenspark for two presentations for the community and surrounding areas.
On Saturday, July 27th, at 9:00 a.m., Joe
will lead a mini-conference entitled “Teach Them To Hear Me.” Joe, in addition to being a friend of Pastor Ralph Patrick, is a working musician based out of Colorado Springs where he has resided with his family for almost 36 years. In the world of singer/songwriters, he
achieved modest success. He toured fairly extensively, released 9 albums, and has performed more than 3200 shows, either solo or with his band/duo.
His life changed dramatically in the spring of 2016 when his son, Andrew, took his own life, a development that left their entire family (and friend group) devastated. The journey from devastation, through grief and shame, to acceptance, to grateful acceptance and then to mysticism is a story of the miraculous intervention of the Divine into one life.
Joe will tell this story, interspersed with songs, with a wide-open heart and a willingness to answer questions.
That evening at 7:00pm, Joe will present a musical concert of his compositions as well as some of his favorites from other song writers. There will be a free-will offering. He will also lead the music on Sunday morning, the 28th, at the 10:00 a.m. service.
We invite you to attend any or all of these events - they are open to everyone; no reservations nor tickets are needed. For more information, call the church at 303-747-2821
75th Anniversary Of Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary Sunday, June 30 with Mass and a free community luncheon. Everyone is invited.
Prelude music will begin at 9:30 a.m. Followed by our 10 a.m. Mass with Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L., Archbishop of Denver, principal celebrant. Please note, there will be no other Mass at the parish that day.
Joan Blum
Joan Blum was born Joan M. King on August 22, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her parents were Hugh M. King and Delores Schwantes. Joan attended a Catholic grade school for eight years while living in Milwaukee. She had many family relatives and also many friends in the Milwaukee area. Joan's father worked for the Wisconsin Telephone Company and was a World War Two veteran who served three and one half years in the U. S. Army in the South Pacific area. Joan's mother was a very good stay at home Mom and an excellent cook. Joan had a younger brother named Charles (Chuck). During summers Joan worked part-time for the telephone company.
In 1963 Joan's father was transferred to Madison Wisconsin by the telephone company and worked as a supervisor for the installation of private branch exchanges. Joan attended Madison West High School from which she graduated
After Mass, the archbishop will bless a memorial plaque marking the parish anniversary. Parishioners and the Estes Park community are invited to a luncheon that will be served at 11:30 a.m. under a large tent in the parking lot. Entertainment during the lunch is planned. Guests are asked to RSVP for the luncheon by using the QRC in the photo.
Adventures With The Apostles
By: Bishop Owen Williams
At St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church in Little Valley, Estes Park, we will continue our Summer Season of the Study of the Book of The Acts of the Apostles on Tuesdays at 2.
Please feel free to join us as we delve into this fascinating book of the Bible. Saint Luke wrote this book as a legacy on how those of the early church evangelized and spread the Gospel of Jesus. “It is the simple truth that if we did not possess the Book of Acts, we would have no information whatever of the early Church.”William Barclay
The Book of Acts is not history, in the usual sense. It is more a memorial of events which gives us snapshots or portraits of those who risked all to tell the story of Jesus Christ.
So far, we have followed the Apostles as they were infused with the Holy Ghost and began to spread that Good News to an unbelieving world. We have followed Peter and John as they went to the Tem-
Our Lady of the Mountains
ple in Jerusalem to pray and to preach the Gospel. They were arrested and after a night of imprisonment, were brought before the High Priests to give evidence against themselves. After threatening punishment, Peter and John were released, but with warnings and threats.
You are welcome to join us as we study and discuss the trials, tribulations, and successes of Christianity during the first century. We will gather at beautiful St. Francis Church on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. – and there will be cookies!
To speak to Bishop Williams regarding this discussion group, please call him at (970) 577-0601. St. Francis of Assisi Traditional Anglican Church is located at 3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO 80517. Website: stfrancisestespark.com.
Our Sunday schedule includes Morning Prayer at 9 a.m., Holy Communion Service at 9:30 a.m., with Refreshments & Fellowship time following in Wells Hall. Turn from Fish Creek Rd. onto Little Valley Road and follow the Signs.
75th Anniversary Celebration
June 30, 2024
10 a.m. Mass with Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L., Archbishop of Denver, principal celebrant followed by free luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Please use QRC to RSVP for the lunch
in 1966. Later she attended the University of Wisconsin. She worked part-time for the telephone company and later full time as a sales supervisor for Montgomery Ward and Company. Raymond met Joan on July 1, 1968 in Madison and they became eternal friends. They were married on February 1, 1969 and Joan continued working for Ward and Company while Raymond began working for the Wisconsin Telephone Company. They lived in a wonderful apartment near the Arboretum in South Madison.
Joan loved the outdoors including hiking, bird watching, wildflower picking, wild animal observation and just enjoying God's wonderful outdoor creation.
In January 1970 Raymond joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Northern Michigan. Joan obtained a sales manager position with Montgomery Ward in Marquette, Michigan. They lived in an upstairs apartment in Ishpeming, Michigan. During the four years that Joan and Raymond lived in Ishpeming, they explored the beautiful Upper Michigan peninsula and welcomed two sons Ray-
mond and Robert. As with everywhere Joan lived, she had many friends in Upper Michigan.
Joan was a wonderful homemaker, excellent cook and always fully supported Raymond in all of his endeavors. Upon completion of Raymond's military service the couple moved to Dousman, Wisconsin and Raymond returned to work at the telephone company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1974 Raymond left the telephone company for construction work and the couple moved to Highland Wisconsin where they built a country home on three acres. Joan thoroughly enjoyed the Highland home with its large garden, many trees and endless hikes and other outdoor activities. Joan became an excellent gardner and processed/stored many fruits and vegetables. When Raymond had to take a remote job in Baltimore, Maryland, Joan would drive him to and from the Madison airport every weekend. While living in Highland Joan enjoyed boating on the Mississippi River with Raymond. In 1978 a daughter Jennifer was welcomed into the family.
In 1985 Joan and Raymond relocated to
Pinewood Springs, Colorado and in 1987
Joan began a long career working as a sales supervisor for Awesome Shirtworks in Estes Park Colorado. She worked many hard hours in Estes Park but always had a cheerful and loving disposition for everyone. As with all other places where Joan and Raymond lived, she was the rock and steadying force in Raymond's life every hour of every day. She even helped cut, package and wrap fresh elk meat every hunting season. Joan loved working in Estes Park and had many, many friends in the area. Joan is sorely missed by countless family, friends and many many other people she touched in her wonderful life.
Joan is survived by sons Raymond and Robert, daughter Jennifer and husband Raymond.
A Funeral Mass of will take place at Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church: 920 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO on July 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
To share condolences and fond memories please visit www.allnuttestespark.com
Long time resident Mary Jo Kelly, 86 entered the kingdom of Heaven on her birthday, June 4, 2024.
Born on June 4, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois to Louis Starkey and Margaret Dillon.
Her family moved to Estes Park when she was 18 where she met the love of her life Richard “Dick” Kelly in 1956. They married the following year and resided in Estes Park, raising their five children, remaining in the home they built in 1961 until the present.
Mary Jo Kelly
Mary Jo was an avid horsewoman and loved to hike with her husband, summiting most of the peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Her main focus was her family and the love of Christ and the sacrifice he made for us on the cross. She shared her faith with whoever crossed her path and never waivered.
Mary Jo is survived by her husband, Richard Kelly, son Michael (Rene) Kelly of Oregon, David Kelly of Love-
land, CO, Thomas Kelly of Estes Park and Kate Belleau of Estes Park. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Serena, Kyle, Joseph, Breanne, Kevin, Matthew, Bryan, Nathan, Justin and Stephanie and eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, aunt, nephew and her daughter, Peggy Svenonius.
A private graveside service will be attended by family.
Jack Ferrante
Born March 14, 1938, died June 16, 2024
Jack was born in San Jose, Ca. to Joseph and Rose Ferrante. He had seven siblings, Joseph, Salvador, Carmel, Carol, Gloria, Angela, and Linda.
Jack graduated Willow Glenn High School in 1956. He played basketball and was a member of the chess club while attending Willow Glen High School. Jack attended San Jose State for one year where he studied engineering. He withdrew to support his family as a carpenter.
Jack was a resident of San Jose, CA for all his life until July of 2023 when he moved to Estes Park with his wife of 65 years Rosemary.
Jack and his family were faithful followers of Jesus. Jack actively participated in the church as a board member, and he also sang in the choir and in a quartet.
Jack and Rosemary started a construction company in 1973 and he continued as contractor and carpenter until his retirement.
Gerald Paul Darmafall
Gerald Paul Darmafall 78, of Estes Park, CO. Passed peacefully into heaven on June 7th, 2024 at his home with family members present.
Jerry was born on February 20, 1946 to Peter and Monica Darmafall in Detroit MI. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
Gerald is survived and very much loved, by his wife of 52 years Rebecca Darmafall, four children; Kristine, David, Brian, and Kevin, and nine grandchildren, his brother Larry, and his sister Catherine.
A memorial service will be held at Park Fellowship Church in Estes Park on the 29th of June at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Park Fellowship Church will accept donations to Gerald's favorite charity, Uganda's Children's School. Please address all donations to the church in Jerry's name.
Jack married his wife Rosemary on April 11, 1959. They were married for 65 years. They had two sons Jack and Steven. Jack and Rosemary had seven grandchildren, (Michael, Rachelle, Melissa, Nicole, Kevin, Jake, and Wogene), and nine great grandchildren, (Faith, Grace, Brooke, Kaleb, Jacob, Gabriel, Isaiah, Joshua, and Dylan)
Jack enjoyed observing nature, reading Louis L’Amour novels and his Bible. He was a fan of the Giants, Forty Niners, and Warriors. Jack also enjoyed playing Scrabble. Jack was also a crack shot with his hunting rifle. Jack was greatly loved by all who knew him, and he will be missed. Please visit Allnuttestespark.com to leave messages to the family.
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Rocky Mountain Conservancy Retail Warehouse
Seasonal: May-October Full-time or Part-time Weekends & some holidays required in Rocky Mountain National Park
$20-20.50/hr
Responsible for having assigned cabins & lodge rooms cleaned by check-in time at YMCA of the Rockies, a camp, conference & family retreat center located outside Rocky Mountain National Park. Flexible work schedules are available for those living offgrounds. If living on-grounds, the position is 40 hours/week with minimum 6-week work agreement if able to stay for the month of July. Work agreements are available up to 8 months with opportunity for growth into yearround employment. This position pays $14.42/hour and the Rocky Mountain Living Package is available for those interested in working 40 hours/week.
Guest Services Rep/Guest Reservationist/Special Projects/ Computer Skills/Answering phones/emails/Texts. Customer Service/Telephone skills/problem solving skills Written/oral communications skills required - Full Time Year Round Weekends required $20/$21 hr DOE
Apply on line with resume https://app.joinhomebase.com/loc/ skyrun-rm/job/guestservices.rep
Photo by Robert Burns
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This position is responsible for making reservations for individuals and families at YMCA of the Rockies, a camp, conference, and retreat center located outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The position is on-site, 40 hours/week, and 14.42/hour. This is a seasonal position with a work agreement up to 8 months with the opportunity for possible growth into year-round employment at YMCA of the Rockies. All seasonal positions at YMCA of the Rockies offer the opportunity to opt-in to the Rocky Mountain Living Package which includes housing in dormitory style rooms, 3 meals per day, 7 days per week, access to all YMCA of the Rockies facilities and many more employee perks. Visit jobs.ymcarockies.org/seasonal for more information.
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Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round, part time position available in our Activities/Hospitality Department: $18-20/hour. Responsibilities include great customer service, weekly shopping, food prep, and assisting with weekend events for guests. Approx 8 hrs/wk. Can also work in Guest Services/ Housekeeping department for full time employment, which includes summer bonus and benefits package. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE
MAIL / PACKAGE DELIVERY
Perform a variety of functions to accomplish the distribution of mail and packages. Vehicle and gas supplied. Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Competitive pay.
Call Robin at 970-232-5514
Front Desk/Operations
Friendly customer serviceoriented personality with attention to detail. Team player who will assist with multiple departments. Full time, yearround. Weekend work is necessary. $20.00 to $22.00 per hour DOE plus $1.00 per hour bonus 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
Rocky Mountain Transit Management
Now hiring and training
CDL Class B with passenger endorsement. Seasonal through October. $30.36/hr
Call (970) 577-7477 for inquires
Murphy’s River Lodge
Full Time Front Desk
Full Time Housekeeping
$16 - $17 per hour
Apply in person at 481 W. Elkhorn Ave
JOIN OUR TEAM! Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Regular Full-time
Broadband Operations Manager
Civil Engineer I-II
Emergency Services Dispatcher I-III
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Staff
Accountant
Fiber Technician
Journey Lineworker
Mechanic I-III
Police Officer I - III
Restorative Justice Program Manager
Street Equipment Specialist I-II
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Full or Part Time Retail Position
Starting right away. Responsible for sales; pricing & displaying merch; cleaning store; unpacking/entering items in comp. Need person who enjoys dealing w/ people, has decent comp skills & enjoys cleaning. Some wknds & eve's reqd (summer). Apply at 160 W Elkhorn Ave.
AssistA n t Ho u sekeepi ng Director
Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Housekeeping Department at YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center, a family retreat and conference center located outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This position requires supervising seasonal housekeeping staff and overseeing the housekeeping office and daily schedule. This is a full-time, year-round position paying $55,000 - $63,300/year with generous PTO/vacation, health benefits, discounted childcare, YMCA of the Rockies family membership and more.
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Maintenance Tech FT Seasonal, PT Off-Season
Possible $19 - $20/Hr
1885 Sketch Box Ln #7 Estes Park
Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall and painting Work orders, troubleshoot, vendor comm, snow shoveling, mowing Computer skills, lift 50+ lbs, English, Spanish a plus, valid DL Weekends, holidays, rotating on call a must
Please send resume and cover letter to: dawn@skyrun.com
Seeking team players to work at Experience
NOW HIRING!
Retail Clerks
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Stores
Seasonal: May-October Full-time or Part-time Weekends & some holidays required in Estes Park Visitor Center & Rocky Mountain National Park
$20-20.50/hr
Now hiring (Must live in Estes Park)
Airport Drivers • Tour Drivers
Non CDL Drivers
$18-20 an hour Plus tips, Fulltime/Partime
$4/hr shift differential pay for morning and nights. Tour Guides/drivers for small groups.
Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave
Sky Run RMNP is hiring a FT or PT Accounting Clerk. Assist Accounting Manager with various accounting and Owner Statement processes. Weekday hours available, $19 - $20 per hour. We look forward to hearing from you.
Apply on line with resume https://app.joinhomebase.com/loc/ skyrun-rm/job/accounting-clerk
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 up to $1500, 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
Homes
2 bed, 1 bath, 1 office/small room, home for rent. Large yard, pets welcome, no pet deposit or pet rent. $1,875.00/ month plus utilities. estesparkproperty@ gmail.com
Condos
1 BD, 3/4 BA, some pets OK. $1500/mo., Call 970-481-5188
Office Space for Rent 1377 Sq. Ft., Conference Room, 3 Private Offices, High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room. 351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865 nathan@kinleybuilt.com
Services
PUT YOUR BABY IN THE CORNER! EXOTIC & SPORTS & MUSCLE & COLLECTIBLE CAR STORAGE. LIMITED SPACE, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED. Located in Estes Park: CALL OR TEXT 941-421-9300 SERVICES
Sewing/Alterations
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! Small Furniture, Restoration, Cushions and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Piano Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
Coolaroo exterior roller shades. 6 x 8, walnut. cordless with wand.
MISCELLANEOUS
New restaurant opening in the Allenspark area; The Grill Guy… A Burger Bar & more… Hiring for back and front of the house. Great food in an amazing environment. Please call 720.639.0061 to learn more.
Now Hiring CDL Drivers
Year round Part-time CDL drivers with passenger endorsment starting at $29.00 an hour plus tips.
Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave
Collectibles, wall art
Estate Sales
ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548
Misc. Sales
Reloading sale: primers, powder,
First Annual Community BBQ - FREE! July 6th 12PM-3PM At the Estes Park Masonic Center 1820 S Saint Vrain Ave. We supply the Hamburgers, Hot dogs and Brats, Drinks- Ice Tea and Lemon-aide. You bring the sides and your own service. Sponsored by The Longs Peak Masonic Temple Association. Come see the historic Masonic
Early Deadline Next Week!
Due to the July 4th Holiday the deadline for Classifieds and Help Wanted is noon on Tuesday, July 2nd.
