Estes Park News, July 14, 2023

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Second Annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser For The National Fallen Firefighter Foundation In Estes Park September 11th, 2023

The Estes Valley Fire District and the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF) are proud to announce the second annual 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, set to take place in Estes Park, Colorado on September 11th, 2023. This inspiring event will honor the brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty during the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, while raising funds to support the families and loved ones they left behind.

The 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser is a unique and poignant way to commemorate the sacrifices made by firefighters on that fateful day. Participants, including firefighters, community members, and supporters from all walks of life, will climb a symbolic 110 stories, representing the height of the World Trade Center towers. Each participant will carry the name and photograph of a fallen firefighter, ensuring that their memory and legacy live on.

The Stair Climb will be at the Estes Park Parking Structure (691 North St. Vrain & US 36) and you have the opportunity to climb 110 stories - the height of the World Trade Center. Participants are encouraged to climb what they can,

whether that be one story or all 110. The climb will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and selflessness exhibited by firefighters across the nation. In addition to the Stair Climb, there will be a 5k Run / Walk around Lake Estes.

The funds raised through this event will directly benefit the NFFF's programs and initiatives aimed at assisting the families of fallen firefighters. These vital resources include scholarships,

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support for educational and training programs, and immediate financial assistance for families in need. By participating in the 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser, attendees will make a meaningful contribution to the lives of those affected by the loss of their firefighter loved ones.

Registration for the event is open and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot. Whether climbing individually, as part of a team, or simply making a donation, everyone can play a significant role in honoring the fallen firefighters and their families.

We invite local businesses, organizations, and community members to join them as event sponsors and supporters. The 9/11 Stair Climb Fundraiser offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, showcase community involvement, and make a lasting impact on the lives of firefighters' families.

Specific information about this year's Stair Climb and 5k Run will be made available but for more general information, please visit https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/stair-climb or email info@estesvalleyfire.org.

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Fatality On Blitzen Ridge In Rocky Mountain National Park

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, a 26-year-old female from Boulder, Colorado died after an approximate 500-foot-fall while freesolo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. Blitzen Ridge is located on Ypsilon Mountain on the east side of the park.

A 27-year-old-male climbing partner, also from Boulder, notified park rangers, via cell phone, of her fall. Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members were able to reach him Sunday night. Because of his location, the park requested assistance from a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter from Buckley Air Force Base to extricate the male climbing partner via a hoist operation, using a winch operated cable. He was uninjured. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group assisted with the helicopter hoist

operations.

Early Monday morning, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members hiked to the area above Ypsilon Lake to prepare for a helicopter long-line recovery. The victim’s body was flown by Northern Colorado Interagency Helitak to a helispot in the Upper Beaver Meadows area of the park. Her body was then transferred to the Larimer County Coroner/Medical Examiner’s Office who will determine the cause of death. The woman’s name will be released after next of kin are notified.

In addition to the Colorado Air National Guard, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, and the Northern Colorado Helitak, the park was assisted by a Flight for Life Air Ambulance for initial air reconnaissance.

Town Now Accepting Applications For 2024 Community Initiative Funding

The Town of Estes Park appropriates funds to support local organizations that help meet the needs of Estes Valley residents, subject to Town Board goals and availability of funds. Included in this program are Community Initiative Funds, for which the Town is currently accepting applications from organizations serving the Estes Valley.

To apply for 2024 funding, organizations must complete and submit a Community Initiative Funding Application and supporting documents by 5 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023. Applications are available online at www.estes.org/communityfunding under the “Community Initiative Funding” dropdown. Completed applications

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of July 2, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 20 calls for service. This included:

should be emailed to Management Analyst Suzanna Simpson at ssimpson@estes.org.

The Town Board will prioritize funding requests at a budget study session in October. Funding is ultimately subject to Town Board approval of its budget in November. Organizations receiving funds for 2024 will be required to submit a final project report, structured as an educational news article, by May 31, 2024.

For more information on the Town of Estes Park’s funding for outside entities, please visit www.estes.org/communityfunding. For more information, please contact Suzanna Simpson at 970-5773700 or ssimpson@estes.org.

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Lazy, Memories, Camaraderie, Fund-Raising And Estes’ Spirit Made The Rodeo A Blast

The Rooftop Rodeo, held annually in Estes Park is always good fun. This year it was especially so for me. Read on to find out why.

have had and gave me confidence that the parade and subsequent rodeo would exceed the expectations of people gathering for both. Leading the mares and foals east on Elkhorn toward the Fairgrounds, the three of us welcomed people to the parade and pointed out the colts and fillies to the wide-eyed youngsters lining the street.

Third, when the parade was over, I stopped the Queen’s luncheon. There I met with the candidates seeking to become the next Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo. We chatted about their shared goal of raising

First off, after a three-year hiatus, there was a Rooftop Parade. And I, as mayor, was asked to be in it. Much to my surprise, Cindy Schonholtz, the rodeo coordinator for the Town arranged with Cervi, the rodeo livestock provider, for me to ride their horse Lazy in the parade. He and I met the day before the parade. After showing that I did indeed know how to ride, we became partners.

Second, the next day, as Lazy and I arrived at the staging area at Performance

funds for purchasing a bone density machine for our hospital. I noted that the effort exemplifies the way our community takes the good in events and expands that good for the benefit of our community. A big thank you to the candidates for Painting Estes Pink.

Park, I thought about my childhood, the horses my family had, and older sister Lesley being Queen of the Rooftop Rodeo Queen in 1964. Sitting astride Lazy, I couldn’t help but think about Lesley’s amazing horsemanship skills that I so admired then, and questioned whether we would measure up now. The answer to

And fourth, the fun continued the next evening when Roger and I treated our grandsons Sean and Colin, and Colin’s friend Noah Moore to a Behind the Chutes tour and the rodeo. We had a blast with both. During the bull riding event, Noah, who had never been to a rodeo before, kept saying the bull riders must be crazy. None of us disagreed with him. As for me, I jumped up and down and clapped so much, that half way through the evening my watch registered 10,000 steps for the day. After leaving the rodeo grandstands we went to the Live Music on the Midway performance by Los Cheesies. The boys danced the night away. Then, the next night went back again to dance some more.

A special thank you to each person that volunteered and performed, raised money for charity and brought the special Estes Park spirit to the Rooftop Rodeo yet again. And a big shout out to the Town’s event center staff and Cervi for making everything happen flawlessly. A tip of my hat to Lazy and a yee-haw for Estes Park.

my question, came while the various rodeo queens, their ladies in waiting and attendants chatted as the parade ride took shape. The strong sense of camaraderie Miss Rodeo America 2023 Kennadee Riggs, Miss Rodeo Colorado Randilyn Madison and I shared pushed aside any doubts about measuring up that I might

Mayor Koenig, atop Lazy welcomes people during the Rooftop Rodeo parade.

Rooftop Royalty Coordinator Holly Spreitzer, Mayor Koenig, Rooftop Rodeo Queen Halley Moak.

Miss Rodeo America Kennadee Riggs and Mayor Koenig are saddled-up and ready to lead the 2023 Rooftop Rodeo Parade.

During the Rooftop Rodeo, Mayor Koenig’s grandsons Sean Knudson and Colin Knudson participate in a Behind the Chute tour with Colin’s friend Noah Moore.

Candidates for Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2023 raised funds to purchase a bone density machine for the Estes Park Hospital.

Are You Ready? 4th Annual EVWC Community Fuel Reduction Event

By: Estes Valley Watershed Coalition

The Estes Valley and surrounding communities are no strangers to the threat of wildfires. Fire is a natural and necessary ecological process, but when we choose to live in that ecosystem, we need to do the best we can to prevent harm. Peak wildfire season is right around the corner: looking around your home, are you ready?

EVWC is now accepting applications for FREE dumpsters to collect and remove your slash, bagged pinecones, and pine needles. This will be our fourth year in assisting our community with fuel reduction efforts in collaboration with Waste Management. Whether you are a homeowner, POA, COA, or HOA, we invite you to apply. We have a limited number of containers that can be distributed, therefore applications will be reviewed and awarded based on how well they address

current risk and overall impact on our community.

The second round opened July 1st and will close August 15th. Click on the following link or scan the QR code in this article.

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Creating defensible space around your home may not stop wildfires, but it will help to slow the fire down, giving you time to retreat from the threat, and giving firefighters a chance to act. So what can you do to be ready? Observe your surroundings and remove or relocate potential fuels near your home (especially within a 10-foot perimeter) including trees, pine needles, pine cones, leaves, woodpiles, etc. Checklists and other information about how you can improve your “Wildland-Urban Interface “(WUI) can be found at www.estesvalleyfire.org/living-in-the-wui.

Historic Downtown And Birch Ruins Walking Tours

Discover Estes Park’s past on a walking tour with the Estes Park Museum. Participants will be guided by trained docents to explore historical photographs from the Museum's collection to aid in comparing the past to the present. Two different tour routes are offered through the summer season; the Downtown corridor and the Birch Ruins and Cabin.

Downtown Tours highlight the growth of the Town of Estes Park with an emphasis on Elkhorn Avenue. In 1905, Cornelius Bond and the Estes Park Town Company hired Abner Sprague to plat the downtown district. Within weeks, lots along the street were taken up and new businesses were established. Over the course of a decade, the basic foot-

print of the town we know today was established by many of the buildings that started out as hotels, schools, private homes, and businesses.

Birch Ruins and Cabin history hikes explore the story of Denver Post editor and promoter, Albert ‘Al’ Birch, who spent his summers in Estes Park. In 1907, his bungalow caught fire leaving only the stone ruins. After the fire, Birch built a small cabin lower on the knoll. Today, the Estes Park Museum maintains the cabin and ruins in collaboration with the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Land Trust. The site is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties. Additionally, the tour will discuss the growth and development of the Town of Estes Park, the Elkhorn Avenue corridor, and the connection to the Stanley Hotel.

Weather permitting, Downtown Tours will take place July 13 and July 27. Birch Ruins and Cabin Tours will take place July 20 and August 3. Tours are free, donations are welcome. All tours begin at 9:00 a.m. at the northeast corner of Bond Park (next to the bronze Enos Mills sculpture at MacGregor and Park Avenues); tours typically last an hour and a half. First come, first served; no reservations required. Space limited to about 12 people, comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information regarding parking near Elkhorn Avenue can be found at estes.org/parking. For the most up-to-date information from the Estes Park Museum visit estes.org/museum.

New Safe Walkway And Handrails Installed At Stanley Home Museum

The Stanley Home Museum and Education Center has installed a new, safe walkway with handrails from the museum’s lower parking area to the Historic Stanley Home. Visitors can now park at the museum’s lower area and do not need to take a shuttle from the Visitors’ Center.

With a generous donation from an anonymous donor, MSF Construction created a lovely concrete pathway with several steps and also donated some additional concrete needed to complete the walkway project. The Village Thrift store generously provided a grant to have handrails installed, making the path even more secure for visitors.

For our guests that find stairs to be challenging, there is handicap parking to the right side of the museum in the upper parking area.

We look forward to landscaping the new walkway area with native plants and rocks in the coming year.

For additional information on the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center, please visit stanleyhome.org.

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Hear Blues, Rock, R&B Classics Saturday Night!

The musicians are prepared, so get ready for the second of four free summer concerts presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies this Saturday, July 15 at Performance Park.

The 7 p.m. concert by Blues Dogs precedes the Town of Estes Park’s postponed fireworks display so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the toe-tapping music before getting into position for the evening’s light show.

The Blues Dogs Show Band is a diverse 10-member of doctors, lawyers, business owners, teachers, and laborers, who have a passion for blues music. The Dogs have been delivering the goods to audiences at clubs, festivals, fundraisers and concerts for over two decades. Honoring musical genres rooted in the blues, the band explodes traditional musical layers

with original energy and creativity. Their set lists are a creative mix of blues, rock, funk, and R&B classics that routinely pull audiences up to their feet, dancing.

The energetic and crowd-pleasing Blues Dogs have shared the stage with such notable artists as Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Wynonna Judd, George Thorogood, Savoy Brown, Buddy Whittington & the Atomic Fireballs, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, the Glenn Kaiser Band, and David Beegle. For concerts at Performance Park, it’s always a good idea to bring a blanket or lawn chair for comfortable seating. There is no admission charge to attend the show; donations always are welcome.

The Blues Dogs, will perform at Performance Park before Saturday night’s fireworks display.

NYC Midnight is a competition that challenges writers around the world to create original short stories. On a whim, I decided to give it a go. The category I competed in was the 100-Word Microfiction Challenge. Thousands of participants were divided into small groups with three specific requirements. Each group was assigned a genre, an action that must take place in the story, and a word that must be used. We had 24 hours to submit our story. We received our assignment at midnight, New York City time. My group’s assigned genre was romance, our action was putting on false eyelashes, and the word we had to use was lump. Ready. Set. Go!

I read the assignment as soon as it was released, then went to bed to let my subconscious mind work on it while I slept. I was up before dawn the next morning and had my story written by 8:00 a. m. One hundred words aren’t a lot to work with; I had to be succinct. Fortunately, my first draft was short. I just had to whittle it a bit. (As a romance, the story is rather intimate so I won’t publish it in this family newspaper. If you’d like to see it, you may ask via email and I’ll send it to you.)

About a month after the competition closed, we received the list of winners who advanced to the next round. I was not a winner but I did nab an honorable mention. For a first attempt, I was pleased. The reason I bring this up is because each writer received personal critiques from the judges. One of the comments about my story was that I used the pronouns he and she rather than proper names for my characters. The judge said naming my man and woman would give them personality and would help the readers feel as if they knew the characters a little. Not just any names would do. I needed to be discerning.

Yikes! Think of all the names I had to choose from. Selecting just the right names to give my characters a particular image would have taken the entire 24 hours allowed to write my story. What if I got it wrong? Have you ever known someone whose name simply doesn’t go with their personality? Maybe a biker dude named Frederick? Or do you know someone named Linda but you always want to call her Katie? There’s a reason for this.

It’s called the Bouba-Kiki effect. It’s a real thing, originally documented in the 1920s. The idea is this: There are two shapes. One is a curvy blob and the other is a spiky starburst. When people are asked to identify each shape as a Bouba or a Kiki (made-up names with no meaning), upwards of 90 percent of people will match Bouba to the rounded shape and Kiki to the jagged shape.

What’s that all about, Alfie? There are a couple of different theories. One is that we select Bouba or Kiki by the way our mouths form when we say the words. Our lips are rounded and the vowels are soft when we say “Bouba. ” Flip side, “Kiki” requires a staccato sound inside our mouths and the eee vowel is sharp.

Another theory is that we associate certain sounds with certain words. A bowling ball makes a wuh-wuh-wuh sound as it rolls down the lane. That makes bowling ball a Bouba-word(s). When all the bowling pins are knocked down, they crack and rattle, and that’s called a strike, which is a Kiki-word.

Bouba and Kiki are nonsense words but are similar to an onomatopoeia—when a word imitates the sound it denotes. But Bouba-Kiki is something I can spell. That onamata-word trips me up every time. Yes, onomatopoeia is fun to say (I looked up that spelling) but so is Bouba-Kiki.*

(I’ll throw my own Bouba-Kiki theory in the mix: the letters in the word “Bouba” look curvy and soft, as do other bouba-letters such as m, n, s and f. The letters in “Kiki” are pointed and sharp, like other kiki-letters including t, x and y. Surely this has some bearing on the effect, no?)

So which is your name? Are you a Bouba or a Kiki? And does your name fit? You have 24 hours to come up with your answer.

* In 2007, former EP News columnists

Mr. Balderdash (John Hazlitt), David Tavel and I formed a team to compete in the Learning Place’s fundraising spelling bee. Tavel knew how to spell all the words, including onomatopoeia. I was wowed! However, another team was one word wiser. We placed second in the bee.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.

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Outstanding Year For Paint Estes Pink

Paint Estes Pink is a weeklong initiative put forth by Estes Park Health Foundation to raise money for oncology services at Estes Park Health. The week culminates in Pink Night at the Rooftop Rodeo where Paint Estes Pink Competition Winners are announced.

The Cause

This year, Paint Estes Pink raised funds to purchase a new Dexa Scanner for Estes Park Health. Short for dual-energy Xray absorptiometry (DEXA), a Dexa scan measures bone mineral density, helping doctors evaluate bone health and de termine the likelihood of osteoporosis or fractures. While a DEXA scan isn’t typically used to diagnose cancer, it can provide important information to help determine whether additional testing is needed. Women with higher bone density have a higher risk of cancer.

Crowns for the Care Competition

A key fundraiser, the Crowns for the Care Competition enlists local women to raise funds to win the title of Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo, announced during Pink Night, which is Saturday night of the Rooftop Rodeo in July. Starting June 1, women raise money to benefit oncology services at Estes Park Health. This year, funds raised go directly toward the purchase of a new Dexa Scanner for Estes Park Health.

This year, nine women competed in the Crowns for the Care Competition: Wendy Rigby, Marguerite Sandell, Debbi Stalder, Ruth Cooper, Betsy Bayer, Ingrid Drouin, Lisa Wahler, Maureen McCann,

and Dr. Jenny McLellan. These local philanthropists raised a record $108,731.20, with Ruth Cooper winning the Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo crown with over $23k in donations. Everyone at the Foundation is over the moon with the unparalleled amount of funds these nine women raised in 6 short weeks.

The Estes Park Health Foundation sends out a special thank-you to all the contestants and to the Past Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Queens, all under the mentorship of Sherry Unruh, who donated countless hours of their time to serve as mentors and support staff. Fundraising like this truly Best Decorated Business Competition

Local Businesses dress their storefronts in Pink during Rooftop Rodeo Week and volunteer judges determine the best-looking one. The winner displays an award for the year with their business name inscribed. This year Bank of Estes Park won the best-decorated competition, leaving no stone unturned in their decorating efforts. Thanks to all the businesses who helped Paint Estes Pink: Bank of Colorado, Mountain Home Café, Cousin Pat’s, Colorado Homestead, Omnibus, and the Wild Horse Gift Shop.

Sponsors

The Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Park News, and Estes Park Trail-Gazette all supported Paint Estes Pink Week with thousands of dollars of in-kind donations in services and ad space.

Estes Park Special Olympics

Tuesday Bowling Fun

July 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th

July 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th Worship 10:15am Worship 10:15am at the at the Hempel Auditorium at the Hempel at the YMCA of the Rockies. YMCA of the Rockies. 515 Association Drive - Estes Park Park

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Worship 10:15am Worship 10:15am at Stanley Park at Stanley Park in the Osprey Pavilion, (the larger in the Osprey Pavilion, (the larger of the two pavilions of the two pavilions close to the close to the tennis courts.) tennis courts.) Followed by a Followed by a Feast and Fellowship Picnic. Feast Fellowship Picnic.

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Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.

Local Groups To Honor Jim Detterline

The Estes Park Village Band, The Jazz Big Band and Longs Peak Reunion are combining forces to honor former Longs Peak Ranger Jim Detterline, who died in 2016. "Jim was truly a Renaissance man" said Mike Caldwell of Estes Park. The groups created a GoFundMe page in Jim's name to create a memorial plaque to be placed in Estes. The amount of donations will determine the size of the plaque. If anyone would like to contribute, please visit GoFundMe and enter Jim Detterline to get started. In addition, there is a live silent auction, ending Au-

gust 20th, 2023 of a commemorative flag that Dr. Detterline carried to the summit of Longs Peak when he broke the world record of Longs Peak summit climbs. The flag is signed by Detterline. Interested bidders can visit longspeakreunion.com to bid. All proceeds from that auction will go towards the memorial also. Don't forget to attend Longs Peak Reunion 2023 to be held August 18th to the 20th in Estes Park. This years presentation will include a 150th Anniversary program honoring Isabella Birds 1873 climb to the summit of Longs.

Heartfelt Thanks For Donations, Sponsors And Supporters

Debbi Stalder and Ingrid Drouin would like to extend a tremendous thank you for all those that helped make our 1st Annual Street Market Charity Sale a huge success. With your help we were able to raise $4,000 which contributed to the overall success of raising over $105,000 in total for the Estes Park Health Foundation’s “Crowns for the Care.” Your donations were so appreciated. A special thank you to our sponsors who contributed to our silent auction; Shop and Sell, Cabin Fever, Sticks and Stones, Rod and Sherry Unruh, JoAnn and Dave Batey and to the Estes Valley Parks and Rec for letting us host the event at the Community Center. Thank you, Estes Park, for all your support!

Ingrid Drouin and Debbi Stalder

2023 Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Candidates

Free Ice Cream Social This Saturday, July 15!

Did someone say, free ice cream social?

Oh, yes! Join us for ice cream sundaes!.. your choice of many toppings!

The fun happens on Saturday, July 15 at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 North St. Vrain from 2-4 p.m.

Live music by the Riverside Ramblers. from 2-3:30 p.m.

Hope to see you there, bring your family & friends!

Fun for the good old summertime!

PEO Friendship Breakfast July 14

The Estes Park PEO Group invites any interested PEOs to join us for a Friendship Breakfast at the Dunraven at the Estes Park Resort at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Crowns For The Care Charity Golf Tournament

I want to personally thank all the amazing sponsors who made the First Annual Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Crowns for the Care Charity Golf Tournament a great success.

With your great support we were able to raise over $4,700. Even though it was cold and rainy we had a great showing of high spirited golfers and had lots of fun!

Thank you Susan Fereday Insurance Agency, Inc., Elena’s Barking Lot, Estes Park Garage Door Co., The Post, The Barrel, Snowy Peaks Winery, Cabin Fever, Village Goldsmith, Inc., Mustang Mountain Coasters, Westover Construc-

tion, M & H Plumbing, First Colorado Realty, Bird & Jim, Mother’s Café, Estes Valley Marina and Parks and Rec, Cabin Fever, Casey Automotive, Rich Flannery/Keacon Inc. and In Home Fitness Solutions for supporting such a great cause and being instrumental in helping us reach our overall goal of over $105,000 for Crowns for the Care and the Estes Park Health Foundation! Way to go Estes Park!

Thank you

Ingrid Drouin

2023 Mrs Rooftop Rodeo Candidate

Coffee Klatch & Garden Talk Redux

Friday, July 21st, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Shannon McGlothen, owner of Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge, and Merle M. Moore, former Executive Director of Denver Botanic Gardens, are at it again. Following up on our very successful event in June, we have decided to offer another opportunity to gather over a cup of coffee or tea and share gardening information and tips for gardeners in the Estes Valley. Residents of the Estes Valley may request an annotated plant list of Mr. Moore’s recommended water-wise and fire-resistant landscape plants. The list also indicates those plants that are suitable for full sun to shade, that are attractive to native pollinators and hummingbirds, and that are deer and rabbit tolerant.

If you are a gardener new to the Estes Valley who would love to have a list of trees, shrubs, and perennial plants that really do perform well at this altitude come join us. If you would like an opportunity to ask a horticulturist with over 40 years of professional experience some questions about gardening in Estes Park stop by. It will also be an opportunity to meet and talk with other local

gardeners, from beginners to “seasoned realists” who have experienced the vagaries of our weather (should I mention hail?), and all the other factors that make gardening at this altitude a challenge.

For those who are interested, Mr. Moore will do a tour of Mrs. Walsh’s Native Plant Garden at 10:15 a.m. There you will have an opportunity to observe and ask questions about the Garden’s collection of native Colorado trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. You may only sign up for the garden tour during the Garden Talk. The tour will be limited to no more than 15 people.

We look forward to seeing you at Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge Friday, July 21st, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., to meet Mr. Moore and ask him your gardening questions.

Previously located in the Old Church Shops, you will find the new location of Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge at 164 E. Elkhorn Ave. in George Hix Riverside Plaza, facing Confluence Park and the River Walk.

Buddy Mondlock To Perform At Listening At The Legion

Award winning singer/songwriter Buddy Mondlock will perform at the American Legion Post #119 on Thursday July 27th at 6:30 p.m.

Buddy Mondlock’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, Guy Clark, David Wilcox, Janis Ian, Peter, Paul and Mary and a host of other artists. Nanci Griffith fans will recognize Mondlock's "Comin' Down in the Rain" from her Grammy Award winning collection, "Other Voices, Other Rooms.”

He’s also made his own recordings including a collaboration with Art Garfunkel and Maia Sharp called “Everything Waits To Be Noticed” on EMI/Manhattan Records. His newest album, “Filament,” is receiving rave reviews and reached number four on the Folk DJ Chart.

Mondlock began his career in Chicago playing at the famed “Earl of Oldtown” opening for artists like Steve Goodman and Gamble Rogers. But his big break came in 1986 on his first trip to the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. Legendary songwriter Guy Clark heard him play a song at the ballad tree and he liked what he heard.

Clark started passing around Mondlock’s demo tapes to music biz professionals in Nashville and his career took off from there. He signed on as a staff songwriter at EMI and soon he was writing songs with the likes of Janis Ian and another young arrival in Nashville named Garth Brooks. Both would end up recording songs they wrote with him.

In recent years Mondlock has been writing songs with military veterans through a program sponsored by an organization called Music Therapy of the Rockies and he includes several of those songs in his shows. Says Mondlock, “This has been such a powerful experience and I’m honored to have been trusted with these stories - of trauma, but of triumph too.”

The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday July 27th at the American Legion Post #119; 850 North Saint Vrain Drive; Estes Park, CO. For more information, go to Buddy Mondlock | Listening at the Legion (legionlisten.org)

For more about Buddy Mondlock and to hear some of his music visit www.BuddyMondlock.com.

EPHS Class Of 1983 Reunion

The Class of 1983 will celebrate their 40-year reunion in Estes Park over the weekend of July 21-23, promising a weekend of nostalgia and fun.

Kicking off the festivities on Thursday, July 20, two classmates, Arline Bartels and Kim Schlagel, will be tying the knot! After reconnecting through social media a few years ago, they are now ready to say “I do” in Estes Park, surrounded by friends and family.

The main reunion events are scheduled for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the 22, The Class of ‘83 in-

vites all alumni to join them at the American Legion, starting at 8:00 p.m. This will be a time to catch up, share stories and rekindle friendships. The Mountain Town Rockers will provide lively entertainment, ensuring an evening of music and fun. Whether you were part of the Class of ’83 or not, everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy the camaraderie that makes EPHS reunions so unique.

For more information, check out EPHS1983.yolasite.com, or text 970214-5758.

ESTES PARK

SUNDAY SUMMER JAZZ SERIES

Free Concerts at Performance Park

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunday, July 16 16 Ken Walker Sextet

Sunday, August 20 No Hands Brass Band

Sunday, September 17 Lionel Young Band

An inconic jazz powerhouse from the Denver scene. Hard swinging standards, post-bop works and tight originals

Irrepressible exuberant, brilliantly versatile, full-throated brass band sound

Produced by Max Wagner

15th Annual Weed Roundup

This Saturday, July 15

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 15th Annual Weed Roundup will be held this Saturday, July 15th from 9:00 to noon located behind the recycling center at 666 Elm Road (follow the signs). No early birds or illegal dropoffs; the gate will be closed until the 9:00 a.m. start. Do not block the driveway entrance shared with recycling. The line will form up-the-hill/north of the entrance on the east side of Elm Road. 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. 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 spon sor 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

Despite the crazy cool spring weather that turned into instant summer, the June 17th Monitored Weed Drop-off was a great success with over 94 bags of weeds collected and 46 folks in attendance! Other Monitored Weed Dropoffs are scheduled for August 19th and September 16th. 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, True Value, 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 2nd. For more information

Program On The Underground Railroad In Slavery Times At Y Library

"Follow the Drinkin' Gourd!" A true story of the Underground Railroad will be presented Monday evening, July 24th, at 7 p.m. at the Maude Jellison Library on the campus of the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center. International School of Storytelling graduate Lise Nelson relates the dramatic story of her 4 x Great-Aunt Jennie A. Nelson through her memoirs entitled "The Underground Railroad in Slavery Times." Jennie grew up in the mid-1800s on an Ohio farm which was a stop on the

Railroad.

Meet on the north lawn of the Maude Jellison Library. This outdoor program 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. Take the first right turn into the parking lot of Hyde Chapel from where the library is easily accessed. For more information call (970) 586-3341 extension 1133.

Cree Carrico To Perform At YMCA Of The Rockies

ance of Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Sunday in the Park with George, and the ensembles of Ragtime and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Cree received a Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory and a Master’s of Music from Manhattan School of Music. She was a finalist in the Ades Competition, the Lotte Lenya Competition and the Houston Grand Opera Studio.

Cree currently lives in Estes Park, where she is a personal trainer at Estes Park Community Center and teaches specialty classes on occasion.

On Sunday, July 16, Cree Carrico will be the guest performer on Sunday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. This performance is free and open to the public.

Soprano Cree Carrico is “a notably versatile performer” and “sensational actress” who is continuously praised by critics for her “crystal clarity at the center of every note” making it “hard to watch anyone else when she’s on stage.”

As a lead interpreter of 20th and 21st century works, Carrico collaborates closely with a number of composers and librettists and performs in many premières of contemporary pieces, including the New York première of Jake Heggie’s monodrama At the Statue of Venus.

A member of Actor’s Equity, Cree earned her union card as an ensemble member in the New York Philharmonic’s performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, sharing the stage with Nathan Gunn, Kelli O’Hara, and Stephanie Blythe. She was also seen in Carnegie Hall’s one-night-only perform-

To learn more about Cree Carrico and her music, visit www.creecarrico.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.

To enhance the connection to nature, the chapel received a larger window, offering stunning views of the mountain surroundings. New wood flooring, a new audio/visual system and a redesigned parking lot now offer a more accessible worship space. The general public is invited to come see the new worship space during weekly worship or during any of the many other ongoing summer scheduled events.

This Sunday night concert is a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2023 Summer Worship program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2023 Summer Worship activities at ymcarockies.org/Activities, and follow the link to the latest Activity Schedule.

Check Out The Hombre Barber Shop

Hombre Barber Shop, Estes Park staple, gets breath of fresh air.

Local legend Paul Sauerzopf, a specialist in the Sebring haircut, has been servicing patrons of Estes for 30 plus years.

With the addition of Kim Sheumaker, Sierra VanTatenhove and soon to join Aliah Jones we are excited to announce

we are now a walk-in barbershop. Starting mid January 2024 Hombre will be offering hot shaves, this service requires an appointment by calling 970646-0583.

We are conveniently located downtown at 214 East Elkhorn Ave., next to Dairy Queen.

United Way of Larimer County Welcomes Seven New Board Members

United Way of Larimer County is excited to welcome seven new community leaders to its Board of Directors. The new Directors join 12 returning members and represent a diversity of experiences, sectors, and geographic regions within Larimer County.

“We’re thrilled to welcome seven new members with such incredible backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to the Board of Directors at United Way of Larimer County. We’re always looking toward the future and finding ways to ensure we’re meeting people in the places they live with the resources and access they need to thrive,” said Kelly McBartlett, United Way of Larimer County’s 2023-24 Board Chair. “With our existing board members and everyone that is joining, we’re excited for the future of Larimer County.”

The new members of United Way’s Board of Directors include: Colleen DePasquale, Executive Director for the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce;

Kelsey Di’Astra, Creative & Communications Manager at Foothills Unitarian Church; Caesar Garduno, USDN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow at the City of Fort Collins; Lee Green, Vice President of Contract Administration at Woodward; Yolanda McKnight, Procurement Buyer at Broadcom; Lori Rasmussen, retired community leader; and Karen Wong Brown, Executive Director at Unified Workforce.

“United Way has been instrumental to the growth of my nonprofit organization, Unified Workforce… Now I want to give back to United Way in different ways such as serving on the Board. United Way is a place where we can bring multicultural communities together with a shared vision and goal,” said Karen Wong Brown.

United Way of Larimer County’s Board members may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. The organization recruits for the Board of Directors and Board Committees annually in the spring to begin their term on July 1.

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Live Music Tribute To Peter, Paul And Mary Coming To YMCA Of The Rockies July 27

For many, the music of the 1960s evokes memories of youth and feelings of nostalgia. Estes Park is home to a tribute band which encourages that nostalgic experience. Magic Dragon is a live music group that presents a sonic tribute to the recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary. Care is taken to accurately repro-

duce the signature vocal arrangements and overall feeling of the hit songs we remember hearing on the radio.

Featuring free admission and open to the public, the concert will be hosted by YMCA of the Rockies (Estes Park Center). It will be performed on July 27, starting at 7 p.m., at the Kathie Mennel

Outdoor Amphitheater. This concert is part of the YMCA’s Summerfest Series. Magic Dragon is composed of Steve Tice on upright bass and vocals, Brad Fitch (aka Cowboy Brad) on acoustic guitar and vocals, and Melinda Morris on vocals.

YMCA of the Rockies presents Magic Dragon, a live music tribute to the hit recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary, Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. Kathie Mennel Outdoor Amphitheater Free admission; day pass not required Photo courtesy of Marsha Hobert.

Photos by Jim Ward

Retired? Consider Benefits Of Part-time Work

After spending decades in the workforce, you might look forward to the day you retire. But if you decide, for one reason or another, that you’d like to redefine “retirement” to include part-time work or consulting, you could enjoy exercising your skills and meeting new people. But you can also receive some key financial benefits.

Specifically, bringing in some paychecks in your retirement can help you in these areas:

•You could contribute more to your IRA. During your working years, you may have contributed regularly to an IRA, but once you retired, you might have thought those days were over. But there’s no age limit – if you have any earned income, you can contribute to an IRA and boost the financial resources you have available for retirement.

•You could potentially lower your withdrawal rate. Once you’re retired, you will likely need to rely on your investment portfolio to provide you with some –or maybe most – of your income. Consequently, you’ll need to establish an appropriate withdrawal rate – a percentage of your portfolio that you can take out each year without running the risk of potentially outliving your money. Income from part-time work or consulting may lower your dependency on investment income, thereby reducing your annual withdrawal rate and extending the overall longevity of your investment portfolio.

•You could add to your grandchildren’s 529 plans. When you invest in a 529 education savings plan, the earnings and withdrawals are federally tax-free, provided the money is used for qualified education expenses. As a grandparent, you can contribute to a 529 plan with your grandchildren as beneficiaries. And a

529 plan can be used for more than college – it can fund some programs at trade schools and K-12 expenses in some states. So, by putting some of your earned income to work in a 529 plan, you can help improve your grandchildren’s prospects.

•You could reduce your debts. By the time you reach retirement, you may or may not have retired your mortgage, but you might have other debts on your books. If you can apply some of your earned income to these debts, you can improve your cash flow and possibly avoid dipping into your retirement accounts for short-term needs.

Of course, you’ll also have to consider some issues if you end up working in retirement, particularly if you bring in a sizable amount of money. For example, if you’re earning income and collecting Social Security before you reach your “full” retirement age – which is likely between 66 and 67 – your monthly benefits will be reduced. (However, these “lost” benefits will be restored once you do reach your full retirement age.) Also, the added income could push you into a higher tax bracket or even cause you to pay the Medicare premium surcharge or the 3.8% surtax on net investment income if your income reaches certain levels. So, before embarking on any employment that may yield a large additional income, consult with your tax advisor.

Overall, though, the financial benefits of part-time employment income during your retirement years may be worth it – so give some thought to “unretiring.”

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by our local Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Trucks on the curb. Roadside digging. Traffic detours. Workers invading your quiet neighborhood. Although we do our best to minimize disruptions, we understand that the fiber construction process can be an inconvenience.

There is a lot of improvement going on around Estes Park these days! Improving any infrastructure—from internet networks to public roads—can be a hassle at the time, but the outcome is worth the temporary disruptions. As we work hard to bring future-proof fiber internet to our community, we wanted to take a few minutes to look ahead and consider all the value fiber can bring to our town.

We believe fiber is worth the trouble because we believe the Estes Valley is worth it and we hope you’ll agree!

Fostering Remote Work Opportunities

For starters, fiber facilitates remote working. This provides more options to the people who live in our town while also enabling more people to move here and contribute to our local economy.

Remote working has expanded exponentially over the past several years, with some estimates indicating that up to a quarter of all professional jobs will be remote for at least a majority of their time. And having a reliable internet connection is simply essential for those remote workers to be productive and stay competitive with their colleagues!

Remote work involves much more than just web browsing and checking emails. Quality, interruption-free online videoconference calling is critical for remote workers to stay connected to their fellow staff members. Fiber internet has both the speed and the bandwidth necessary to make video calling clear and dependable, dramatically reducing the frustration so many individuals have felt in the past.

Of course, the presence of a trusted internet connection also makes employers much more willing to let their employees

Is Fiber Really Worth All This?

work remotely from home in the first place! We’re excited to see local residents take advantage of more remote work opportunities in the months and years to come.

Energizing Economic Growth

The economic value of fiber internet extends well beyond remote workers. Indeed, our community’s entire economy is improved by having access to future-proof internet.

Existing businesses are more efficient and can compete with companies in any major metropolitan area in America— or even around the world. That’s because Trailblazer Broadband’s fiber internet is as fast as that of any large city. Having fiber internet helps attract new business investment to our area, too— and with it, more jobs. Fiber has a “multiplier” effect on our local economy, as each new business and job attracted to our area because of fiber spreads economic growth across our region, helping it grow and flourish.

Improving the Value—and Security— of Your Home

As fiber internet is the most sought-after form of high-speed internet in America today, having internet through Trailblazer Broadband can also increase the value of your home.

Indeed, one study indicates that having fiber internet can increase the value of a home by 3.1%! For the average-priced home in America, that could be a difference worth many thousands of dollars.

High-speed internet also helps protect your investment by keeping your home safer, too. Smart home technology has advanced considerably over the past several years. Smart cameras and doorbells can prevent “porch pirates, ” smart lighting adds visibility at night and deters trespassers, and security systems can alert you and emergency services if disaster strikes while you’re away.

Facilitating Home Health Care

The technology enabled by fiber internet doesn’t just protect your home but the people inside it, too. The innovations in telehealth in recent years have made getting health care, including urgent care, faster and easier than ever before.

A reliable internet service with fiber lets you speak one-on-one with your physician and other healthcare providers from home, making many health consultations much quicker and more efficient. These at-home telehealth sessions can even save you from unnecessary trips to the doctor’s office in the first place! Telehealth isn’t just for conveniently treating the common cold, either. With a sufficiently strong internet connection, home health video conferences can provide better ongoing care and monitoring for those with chronic health conditions.

Improving Our Community and Providing Educational Resources

Beyond the walls of your home, the pillars of our community benefit from fiber’s incredible speeds and generous bandwidth, too. Public schools can provide extra learning resources for all our students and teachers. Public libraries can offer increased research capacity, media, and programs. Community centers for seniors and youth can extend their outreach through skills-building and hobby workshops. Emergency services are able to respond more quickly and accurately when needed.

In this way, Trailblazer Broadband’s fiber internet does far more than just help an individual family enjoy their home or a small business get the job done. At its core, fiber is as important a part of our community’s infrastructure and future as our roads and the electrical grid.

Competitive Gaming and Esports

Finally, fiber’s many advantages extend to the vast world of online gaming. Whether enjoyed solo or with friends or other competitors, online gaming has become a hugely popular pastime in

America. And Trailblazer Broadband’s sophisticated fiber technology has all the bandwidth and extraordinary speeds to prevent lag, crashes, and other delays that plague online gaming, ensuring the best possible gaming experience.

While this may seem frivolous compared to other examples above, gaming isn’t only about having fun or passing the time. Esports (competitive video gaming in leagues and tournaments) has become a booming enterprise, taking ordinary online gaming and turning it into a serious sport.

Esports can open up exciting opportunities for the next generation in our community. To date, more than 30 colleges and universities offer esports scholarships to talented gamers, some of which reach into the tens of thousands of dollars per year! From there, graduates can even find a career in many gaming-related fields. (Selfishly, we hope some of them will come back and join our own team to help us continue improving technology in our town!)

Get Connected!

As we continue to build out fiber in our town, we’re excited about the future this technology can make possible here in Estes Park and we hope you agree! To find out when you can get connected, visit Trailblazer Broadband or call 970577-3770 today.

Trailblazer Broadband is municipally owned and is Estes Park’s only locally supported high-speed broadband service provided over fiber optic lines. The Town of Estes Park provides information only and does not endorse any of the listed companies, the views they express or the products/services they offer. For more information about internet service, contact Trailblazer Broadband at info@trailblazerbroadband.com or (970) 577-3770. More Trailblazer news is available at www.trailblazerbroadband.com and www.facebook.com/ TrailblazerBroadband.

Estes Park Studio Tour Returns

The 7th annual Studio Tour invites the creative curious, shoppers and talkers (who love to learn) into the studios of professional artists in Estes. Thirteen local artists with five additional guest artists will open their home studios to demonstrate their fine art and craft process including: woodturning, sculpture, furniture, ceramics, oil painting, photography, handmade clothing, stained glass, mosaic, sacred garden sculptures and more. The Estes Park Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30, 2023, from 10 until 5. Prices range from $10 handmade items to one of a kind fine art. There is something for everyone!

How do you “do the tour?” Fill the car with your most fun family members and friends and a bottle of water. Find our interactive map on our web site or pick up a paper copy of the tour (see locations below). Choose the route that best serves you; visit one studio or thirteen. Make a weekend out of it and enjoy the tour all weekend. Some locations are right off the highway; others are up a dirt road. The best part about our tour is that everything is within a 10 mile radius. Two weeks before the event, printed maps will be available at Kind Coffee, Elements of Touch Wellness Spa, Bird & Jim Restaurant, Richardson Realty and the Visitors Center. Information on each artist, examples of their work, and an interactive map can be found at www.epstudiotour.com.

Our 2nd of our four week series: meet your local artists

DEEDEE HAMPTON

Studio #3

LEAH SIMMONS DECAPIO

Leah lives in Nederland where she and

Deedee Hampton is a multi-faceted artist. She paints Spirit Animals & Intuitive Paintings, creates mosaics on garden rocks, does idiom inspired mixed media and makes small clay totems. On the tour, she will have both original paintings and prints on canvas, tea towels, puzzles, hot pads and cards. Her garden rocks will feature hearts, flowers, birds and spirit animals. Lots of fun surprise art will be available too! Collectors have described her pieces as unique and happy art. Deedee (stop #3) will have two guest artists this year: Leah Simmons DeCapio with her beautiful ceramics and Charlotte Zink with her unique, figurative metal garden sculptures.

Guest artist- Studio #3-

her husband work together to make pottery.

Each piece is first shaped on a potter’s wheel or by hand by Scott. Leah then paints the entire piece black and carves the designs into the clay. Each piece is an original – no stencils are used. From here, the piece goes through a series of firings (and some are adorned with metal work and handmade glass beads). Their studio is very “green” too: electricity is powered by wind and water!

All of their functional work is foodsafe. They do not recommend putting them in the microwave and prefer that they be hand-washed.

Leah Simmons DeCapio has made art all of her life. She received a Studio Arts Degree (with an emphasis in Ceramics) and an Anthropology Degree from the University of Colorado.

Guest Artist Studio #3CHARLOTTE ZINK

Drawing has been an essential part of my life for as long as I can remember. I think creative expression is a human characteristic every bit as vital as speaking or writing. For me, making art objects is a way of translating inner visions and thought processes into a tangible outer reality, something to look at, touch, appreciate and share with others.

winter. We look forward to sharing some of our recent works and welcome you to visit our studio and sculpture garden the next time you are in Berthoud.

CYNTHIA PRICE REEDY

Studio #4

I am a native Colorado artist who finds

Reel Mountain movie theater), offering a creative workspace, classes and so much more. She is a multimedia artist with an extensive background in stained glass, pyrography, linocut, block printing and acrylic painting. With a deep passion for functional art, Victoria believes art should be a part of every aspect of life. Inspired by the natural world, her works often reflect the calming peace we seek in a stroll through the forest, always celebrating the joy we find along the way. Her focus in the last few years has been on teaching therapeutic art, marrying the ideas of creative endeavor with pur-

Creativity has been a lifelong friend and teacher for me. As time goes by I find myself really giving into art more, accepting both the challenges and the incredible grace it brings. Ben, my partner of 34 years works with me to fabricate our sculptures and painting and sewing keeps me close to the fireplace in the

that creating gives my life richness. I do realistic watercolor paintings and abstract acrylics. I also make art journals and folios. When I am creating, I am happy. My formal training was as a clinical psychologist but I have always made time for art. Now that I am retired, it is my main passion. I have learned by taking workshops and painting with artist friends and family.

VICTORIA ENDSLEY

Studio #5

Victoria Endsley is the owner of Bear & Bee Inspired Arts & Crafts Store (behind

poseful expression, emphasizing the process as much as the product. Victoria has recently taken to leather working, yet another way in which she can touch nature as she works.

Artist- Deedee Hampton Studio #3

Leah Simmons DeCapio, Studio #3 guest artist

Guest Artist studio #3 Charlotte Zink

Cynthia Price Reedy Studio #4

Victoria Endsley Studio #5

HOW WOULD YOU HAVE FARED WITH JAY LENO’S SURVEY?

Talk show host Jay Leno went out on the streets of New York and asked some questions about people and incidents in the Bible, of passersby. The answers he received were interesting. Jay asked: “Did Adam and Eve have any children?” After thinking for a minute the responder said, “No, no, they didn’t have any kids!” He asked another: “What happened to Lot’s wife?” Answer: “Who’s Lot?” Jay hinted, “She turned into a…?” “Angel?” He asked another: “How many commandments were given Moses on Mount Sinai? Answer given: “Three…No, Four!” “Can you name them?” Leno asked. “No, but I think one of them was about coveting your neighbor’s wife. (Leno thought it was interesting that he remembered that one.) “Do you remember the name of the man who was swallowed by a whale?” “Is this a trick question?” “No,” Jay tried to help…”Jo…” Answer: “Joan of Arc?” Another, “Joe Dimaggio?” Jay asked: “There were two cities that were destroyed…Sodom…?” “Saddam Hussein?” Jay, “Can you name one of the apostles?” (Silence) “Can you name the Beatles?” “John, George, Ringo, Paul.” Jay Leno’s conclusion: “Secular man does not read or know the Bible.”

We might think that was a situation just in New York in Jay Leno’s time. However, just recently on a very popular quiz show, three very knowledgeable contestants showed no knowledge of and had no answer, when asked about ‘the Lord’s Prayer’…Jesus’ ‘Model Prayer’. Truly, the secular world reads little and knows little about the Bible.

This certainly is true when it comes to decisions made by the ‘powers that be’ in government. The Bible speaks extensively about how the government is to deal with people who wrongly take human lives. But, some in authority say, “we are more gentle now!”…disregarding those laws. The result? The regard for the average human life seems to be at an all-time low, with violence seen on every hand. God’s Word says that “if justice isn’t administered quickly, evil will escalate.” (Eccl. 8:11) And we see the truth of that prediction about ‘escalation’, evident in lawlessness seen on many sides.

But, my concern is not about governmental regard for God’s Word, as much as I want to remind each of us about the importance of our own reading and understanding what God’s Word says. And this reminder is needed by all of us, even us who are attenders at weekly church services. (Go back to Jay’s quiz and see how you fare.)

The Bible has much to say about how important it is that we read and understand God’s Word. Jesus told some: “You do not know the Scriptures, nor the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29) God’s power is great and is available to us…but if we don’t know about that, we struggle with physical and other challenges on our own…with just human help. I don’t know about you, but in such situations, I want all the help I can get. Other Scriptures remind us how important God’s Word is. “The Word of God is living and active…piercing even to the dividing of thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12) Eternally, the importance of the Word is seen in these words: “I commend you to God and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” (Acts 20:32) On the other hand, Jesus said: “The words that I have spoken will judge you in the last day.” (John 12:48) Most of us want an ‘inheritance’ rather than a ‘judging that condemns’. Let’s get into the Word.

But, ‘How’? Many things are available to help you in your knowledge of the Word of God. One, of course, is a Bible itself. If you do not have a Bible, let me know and I will get you one. But, in addition, you should begin to investigate churches…our church on Fish Creek Road, or other groups that hold to the truth of the Bible. How do we know if they hold to that ‘truth’?

Berean ‘Truth seekers’ in Acts 17:11, set the example. They listened to the words spoken by Paul, and then “searched the Scriptures to see if what he was saying was true.” If you need further help in your search of the Bible, most Bible--teaching groups can provide you with a Bible correspondence course, to study in the privacy of your own home. If further help is needed, call me or others who love the Truth and you will find people who will be happy to study with you. The ‘main thing’ is to become a student of “the Word, which is able to save you soul”.

God bless your search!

Bob Lewis

THANK YOU ROOFTOP RODEO AND FANS!

July 14 - July 20

At EVICS Family Resource Center we celebrate children and families everyday! This year at The Rooftop Rodeo, EVICS was honored to be the Spotlight Nonprofit on Friday -July 7th! We are so grateful to be a part of such a celebrated community tradition in Estes Park. The boot was passed and the generous rodeo fans donated over $700 to EVICS! Thank you Rooftop Rodeo and Rodeo Fans! EVICS Family Resource Center will continue to champion for our families in the Estes Valley andto help families to thrive!

Exploring Senior Living Options: Join The Presentation On Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village

The Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village will be the topic of a presentation by Julie Lee, the Administrator of Senior Living. The presentation will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC), located at 1760 Olympian Ln. Julie will include how the Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village collaborates with other Good Sam locations and services throughout the Front Range. The presentation welcomes community members of all ages who are interested in learning more about the organization's services for themselves or their loved ones.

The Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village provides housing options and services for seniors. There are 46 twin homes and 34 apartments for independent living, and 24 assisted living apartments. Service package options are a part of what is provided for the residents that live on campus. Whether living independently or with assistance, all residents can enjoy delicious meals, wellness activities, and yes, even Bingo! Good Sam offers housekeeping and maintenance-free living, including snow plowing and sidewalk clearing. All residents can take provided transportation around town and to out-of-town events, including trips to Safeway so that they don't

have to worry about traffic and parking.

Julie states, “Living at Good Samaritan is a lifestyle, a chance to socialize daily and enjoy living life with a little less worry about daily chores”.

If you cannot attend this program but are interested in learning more, please contact Julie Lee at jlee1@goodsam.com or (970) 4815486.

For the presentation, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a hot meal by ordering the day before. Place your order before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17. For this event, they will be serving a Senior Center favorite of BBQ pork ribs with beans and coleslaw. The cost of the meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $10 for non-members. If you become an EPSCC member for just $30 per year, you'll 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.

This community presentation is sponsored by Renee Hodgden of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers. Renee is certified as a Seniors Real Estate Specialist by the National Association of Realtors and can be reached at rhodgden@remax.net.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu

July 17 – 21

Monday, July 17 Signature Salad w/ (grilled) Chicken (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing

Tuesday, July 18 BBQ Pork Ribs (4) w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw

Wednesday, July 19 Chicken Salad Croissant w/ Tomato Salad

Thursday, July 20 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Friday, July 21 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

July 24 – 28

Monday, July 24 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans, potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side

Tuesday, July 25 BBQ Platter – Pulled Pork & Beef Brisket w/ Baked Beans, coleslaw & corn bread

Wednesday, July 26 Patty Melt Sandwich w/ Tomato Salad

Thursday, July 27 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, July 28 Salmon (4 oz. grilled) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup of the day

Meals are $7 for current 2023 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 17th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, July 14th. 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, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15; Yoga T-T 10:15-11:15; Circuit Balance Class Mondays 1-1:45 PM

Mahjong Tuesdays 10 – 2

Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)

Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wed. of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 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

SUMMER HOURS

Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

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ALL AGES

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Tibetan Prayer Flags Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Thursday, July 27, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Design a string of Rocky Mountain themed Tibetan prayer flags using an assortment of stamps and block printing tools. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

First Timer Robotics-Micro: bit Coding Challenges Ⓡ

Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Makerspace

Learn about robotics and programming in the “makecode” environment. Beginners welcome! Recommended for adults and teens.

Miniature European Clock Towers Ⓡ

Thursday, July 20, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Tuesday, July 25, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Assemble and paint a miniature (HO scale), working clock tower. Recommended for adults and teens. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Game Night! Ⓡ

Thursday, July 27, 5-6:30 p.m., Hondius

Play board games with your family, friends, and neighbors, with games from our own collection as well as ones generously provided by Frames, Games, and Things Unnamed. All ages welcome. Snacks and refreshments provided.

ADULTS

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Disability & Ableism:

A Living Room Conversation Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 18, 5:30-7 p.m., Wasson Room & online

This Living Room Conversation is an opportunity to explore ableism and disability, and share how our life experiences with these topics inform our understanding. Presented in collaboration with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership.

Yoga, Meditation, & Pranayama Breathing Ⓡ

Thursday, July 27, 10-11:30 a.m., Estes Park Yoga Studio

Get a feel for Nepal and India while practicing yoga, meditation, and pranayama breathing. All yoga experience levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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Daredevil & She-Hulk: Author Talk with Charles Soule Ⓡ

Saturday, July 15, 12-1 p.m., online

You’re invited to an awe-inspiring chat with bestselling author Charles Soule as he talks about his newest book, The Endless Vessel, which explores the ways

we’re all connected and our capacity for joy. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Chatter: Author Talk with Ethan Kross Ⓡ

Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., online

The most important conversation we have each day is the one we have with ourselves. Join Ethan Kross, a globally recognized psychological scientist, as he discusses Chatter, a guide to mastering self-talk. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

The Stationery Shop:

Author Talk with Marjan Kamali Ⓡ

Thursday, July 20, 6-7:30 p.m., online

Learn about author Marjan Kamali’s background, writing process, and more as she discusses her novel The Stationery Shop, a story set amidst the political upheaval of 1953 Tehran. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Crying in the Bathroom:

Author Talk with Erika Sánchez Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 25, 2-3 p.m., online

Chat with award-winning author Erika Sánchez about her original, moving, and disarmingly funny memoir-in-essays, Crying in the Bathroom. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

TEENS & KIDS

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Passport: Mexico! Tin Art Ⓡ

Saturday, July 15, 2-3 p.m., Hondius Room

Repeated Saturday, July 15, 3-4 p.m., Hondius Room

Create your own Alebrijes (brightly colored folk art) using different textures and colors on tin. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: Spain! Mosaic Tile Art Ⓡ

Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Thursday, July 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Makerspace

Get inspired by learning about Spanish mosaic tile art, then make your own coasters. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Passport: India! Henna Art Ⓡ

Wednesday, July 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Try your hand at henna tattoos using henna markers and stencils on your arms. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

Book vs. Movie Club: Sinbad Ⓡ

Saturday, July 29, 12:30-2 p.m., Hondius Room

Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Snacks and drinks provided. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

KIDS & FAMILIES

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Library Storytimes

Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., July 18 at 10 a.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Wed., July 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Making Music with Nancy Bell: Wed., July 26 at 4:30 p.m.

Outdoor Active Storytime at MacGregor Ranch Ⓡ

Wednesday, July 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m., MacGregor Ranch

Let’s be busy bees! We’ll sing songs, taste honey, and play games, all while using bee finger puppets. Located at the museum at MacGregor Ranch, 180 MacGregor Lane.

Currency From Around the World Ⓡ

Wednesday, July 19, 3-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Check out a variety of foreign currency, learn different terms for money, and pick out coins to take home. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Visit India & Nepal with Mindfulness & Movement Ⓡ

Tuesday, July 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Estes Park Yoga Studio

Through games, stories, and kidfriendly mindfulness and yoga activities, we’ll explore India and Nepal with our minds and bodies to learn the origins of meditation. A “Wander the World” Summer Reading Program event.

MAKERSPACE CLASSES

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Learn the Embroidery Machine Ⓡ

Monday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ

Monday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

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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Making Summer Memories At The Estes Valley Library

Journey Around The Globe! It’s Great For The Brain

Time is flying and we’re already halfway through July. Here at the Estes Valley Library, patrons of all ages are making the most of the season with great summer programs.

The warm, sunny weather finally arrived and we’re taking advantage! Several of our storytimes have migrated outdoors. Last month, little readers and their guardians visited the Lake Estes Marina, read a story, and played on the beach with neighbors and new friends. Earlier in July, we met at the Fall River Historic Hydroplant to learn about nature and insects. Later this month, we’ll travel to MacGregor Ranch for a bee-themed storytime, which will include stories for imagination, finger puppets for dexterity, and games for movement.

Join us!

Back at the library, we’re still “stirring up” fun inside the building. Several of our “Wander the World” Summer Reading programs have explored international cuisines. Kids, teens, and their families have been cooking crepes, sushi, and tacos, all in the spirit of learning about and celebrating global cultures.

The Makerspace has been busy, too. In our guided classes, participants have made Turkish lamps, tree pendants, Rocky Mountain themed Tibetan prayer flags, and more. This month, folks will be making miniature European clock towers (and yes, they really work!).

It’s been a great summer so far, and it’s not over yet. We have more fun, learning, and exploring on the docket for the rest of the season. Join us for a program or just stop by to check out all that we offer. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more.

Finnish author Tove Jansson once wrote,

“One summer morning at sunrise a long time ago

I met a little girl with a book under her arm.

I asked her why she was out so early and She answered that there were too many books and

Far too little time. And there she was absolutely right.”

What a delightful thought: The world of books is endless. There’s always something good to read, and summer is the perfect time to (attempt to) catch up on your list. While you’re at it, why not wander into the Summer Reading Program? This year’s theme: Wander the World, has us celebrating international cultures and the wide world of reading.

Through July 30, readers of all ages can enter the Summer Reading Program and log their reading times (audio books count!) online. Just for reading, you could take home some really great prizes.

Kids can earn fun prize packs full of books, games, and toys. Teens and

tweens can win Bluetooth headphones, a 3D printing pen, AirPods, LEGO sets, globe lights, and more. There’s a pair of AirPods available for a lucky adult reader, too, and adults can earn gift certificates to local businesses like the Estes Park Mountain Shop, Country Market, Estes Park Pet Supply, and others.

Summer reading stimulates lifelong learning and connects us with a community of fellow readers. Multiple studies show the benefits of reading: it’s relaxing, reduces stress, promotes good health, and keeps our creativity and memory skills sharp.

For students, summer reading is essential to avoid the “summer slide.” Studies show that kids who read for summer enjoyment return to school in the fall primed and ready to learn (for others, it can take weeks to catch up). The Summer Reading Program isn’t just a journey around the globe – it’s also great for your brain.

Special thanks to the donors of the Library Friends & Foundation for making the Summer Reading Program possible. Full details are available at estesvalleylibrary.org/srp.

Patrons of all ages learn about Japanese cuisine while making (and eating!) their own sushi rolls.

These spice jars were laser etched in the Makerspace. Photo courtesy of Justin Hess

Young readers explore nature near the Fall River Historic Hydroplant.

Photo by Jim Ward

Trendz and Mountain Shop Round Up At The Register To Support Local Nonprofits

the Arts and Culture nonprofits registered in the Giving Guest program. Trendz supports all six sectors and rotates through each one in the course of the six-month summer season.

The program is growing!

When Did You Know You Were

Because of the recent deaths of two of my friends, I was reminded that we all are dying from the moment we enter this world. Down through the years, I have always said that we enter life alone and we exit alone. Certainly, other human beings are present at each event, but the intellectual, physical and emotional part of the experience is strictly and solely ours. And strangely enough, no one can speak to the experience.

whether it enters the body when we breathe our first breath.

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC)

Estes Park nonprofits (all 103 of them) provide vital services for this community. That community extends to the 4.5M guests that pass through town and the swell of summer employees. Guests, employees, the average local–they all benefit from open space, search and rescue services, and daycare, to name a few. Currently, the majority of funding for these nonprofits comes from local community members and businesses. The narrow scope of funding verses the broad use of their services strains nonprofit budgets.

The Giving Guest programs allows our visitors to invest in Estes Park beyond their time on vacation. And now, local businesses are putting this philanthropic program front and center to their customers at the point of sale with an easy and quick “Round Up” option.

Trendz at the Park is the first business to make it easy for customers to say Yes! to supporting nonprofits. In June, their round up program collected $2642 for

Please join the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center in celebrating the Estes Park Mountain Shop, which will begin rounding up in August. Their donations will consistently go towards a sector that most aligns with their brand: Conservation, Environment and Recreation.

Giving Guest makes sense. It combines business and tourism for the betterment of nonprofits. Just imagine: the Estes Valley has 11,000 residents in the business of giving back. We have 4.5 million guests who stay and play. We’d love for them to give, too! What if each guest gave an average of $.50 at some point during their stay? That is a big dent in nonprofit funding. Alternatively, some businesses might choose to designate the sale of a specific product to benefit Giving Guest.

If you are a business owner, please become a Giving Guest business. If you know a business owner, please tell them about this program. Email Cato Kraft, Executive Director at the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, at cato@epnonprofit.org. To learn more about Giving Guest or donate to nonprofits, visit epgivingguest.org.

When did you know you were alive? Most people I have queried will remember a traumatic situation at a young age, say three or four, which triggers their awareness that they exist. Most do not have distinctive memories much before five years old. That is to say that no one can remember being born. No one can testify to it being pleasurable or scary, like being claustrophobic traveling down the birth canal or lifted from your mother’s womb into the outer world of light and sound via Caesarean section. What goes through a baby’s mind during birth, or doesn’t it have a mind yet? Is it scary being born, or is it pleasurable being released from the confines of your mother’s body?

Isn’t it interesting that everyone alive on earth had at least two relatives, a mom and a dad? As we get older, we learn about the miracle of how life is created. Amazingly, a male sperm unites with the female’s egg, which miraculously forms a perfect being with eyes, nose, limbs, toes, fingernails and a brain. This can only be a miracle, because science to date has not been able to reproduce this human process. Science has proven that this physical vessel is energized by an electrical field, which many consider to be one’s soul. No one knows whether the electrical stimulus starts when the sperm and egg unite, or

It appears that the soul is the very essence of our existence while in our 97% fluid body. And if that is so, where was the soul before we got here? No one has told me that they chose to be born, they just were. Where was the soul before this life, and where will it go after this existence? When you view a deceased person you have known, you immediately realize that the soul, the electricity, has left the mortal body. It is gone, but where and how? That individual has experienced the other solo trip we must take at our death. There may be friends and family in attendance, but the fleeing experience of leaving our bodies is ours and only ours. What is it like? Even those with recorded near-death experiences have not fully crossed over, as far as we know. They all tell a similar type of story, but can we be sure?

What matters is the life that we lead in between the two experiences that we can’t relate to: what have we learned, how compassionate have we been for our environment and others, and have we individually contributed to the betterment of society. There are those who are recognized for their contribution to our world, like Mother Theresa, Billy Graham, George Washington and Albert Einstein. But what really matters is if you have done your part to contribute.

No one knows what it is like to be born or what it will be like to die, but we all know what it has been like to live. Just think, if each of us contributes positively to our lives, what a wonderful world this would be. When you knew you were here doesn’t matter; it is what you have done since you have been here that does. Long life and good fortune to all!

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center launched the Giving Guest program in the Summer of 2022. Business have begun to support this program by rounding up: TRENDZ records its second month of summer donations and Estes Park Mountain Shop begins rounding

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Isabella Bird Presentation At Longs Peak Reunion 2023

The 2023 Longs Peak Reunion, August 18th-20th, 2023, will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Isabella Bird's October 1873 historic climb of Longs Peak with Rocky Mountain Jim Nu gent.

The August 19th event will be held at American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park, featuring 'A Lady Climbs Longs Peak: Isabella Bird in Her Own Words". Re live the famous climb with a slide show and readings from A Lady's Life in the Rocky Moun tains, narrated Fran Bagenal, who like Is abella was born and reared in England. Fran will also speak as part of a panel of women involved with Longs Peak.

In 1998, she was rescued from a mishap on Lamb's Slide at the foot of the East Face of Longs, involving a high speed tumble (which she refers to as 'Fran's Slide) by a team led by Jim Detterline, whose life will also be celebrated

August 19th. The presentation is produced and narrated by Stan Adamson, editor/publisher of the last five editions of Paul Nesbit's Longs Peak: Its Story

and a Climbing Guide.

The full program Saturday runs from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and will include a panel of women climbers and historians including Lisa Foster (holder of the current women's record of documented ascents, at 196+, Janet Robertson (author of The Magnificent Mountain Women), and Fran Bagenal. Other speakers include Mike Caldwell, Norman Nesbit, Bill Alexander, Bernard Gillett and Roger Briggs, and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. The event will be welcomed and introduced by Wendy Koenig, the Mayor of Estes Park.

For a full lineup, please check www.longspeakreunion.com as the planning progresses. There will be a celebration concert at Performance Park on Elkhorn Ave in Estes Park on Friday evening, August 18th. The weekend will conclude with a BBQ picnic at the Meeker Park Lodge, Allenspark, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 20th

All events are free and open to the public.

Photo by Jim Ward

Coyote in RMNP.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-685-8756.

Hilltop Guild Bazaar August 5

The Hilltop Guild in Allenspark invites the public to its annual Bazaar on Aug. 5 at the Kelley House, 18720 Highway 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many hand-made items will be for sale including quilts and woven bags and scarves. The White Elephant will be open selling gently used household items. Vendors will be on hand selling jewelry and teas. Several food trucks will be on site and the Country Kitchen will sell baked goodies, too. The Guild's popular dandelion jelly also will be available.

The free-admission Bazaar offers

plenty of parking. Last year, more than 500 people attended the Bazaar.

The money raised from the Bazaar goes in part to fund scholarships for local high school students. This year, the Guild gave away $11,500 to seven students, three in Lyons and four in Estes Park.

Spots are still available for independent vendors at a bargain price of $75. Contact Guild President Jen Bell at jen.jb.bell@gmail.com for more information.

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Ghost Town Legends: Striking It Rich

By: Ethan Knightchilde

In the June 30 edition of the Estes Park News, I described how my fascination with ghost towns at an early age eventually led to an adult obsession and the creation of the Best Documentary Award-winning film, Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail. For the “ghost town junkie” status to take hold, however, I had to see more than one set of collapsing buildings after another when traveling to isolated locations. There had to be stories—of gold strikes, lost mines, and adventures beyond the vanished frontier.

In tales of discovery, it seemed that prospectors stumbled upon rich diggings by sheer accident so often that their skill set should have been called into serious question. Silver Cliff, Colorado, for example, allegedly owed its prosperity to a man fumbling around an old prospect hole. Losing his footing, he fell forward, but quick thinking led him to stop his fall with a pickaxe. After dislodging it, he noticed bits of galena, an important ore of lead and silver. The prospector then dug seven feet into solid galena ore.

The origin story for Buckskin Joe, Colorado, located in South Park, involves a man out hunting. One version says he hit his target and, while following the blood trail, discovered a rich outcrop of gold. Another puts the hunt in winter-

time (and sometimes with a bear as the prey), but he slipped on ice, and his shot went wild. The bullet grazed the side of a hill, revealing a rich gold deposit.

Hidden riches seem to abound even in modern times. One author tells of a roadside discovery in Summitville, Colorado, in the 1970s. A boulder that had likely sat unnoticed since the first placer mining began a hundred years earlier was found to contain $350,000 in gold. Stories such as these helped fuel my passion for Old West ghost towns. This summer, Ghosts of the West returns to the movie house where it began its journey: the Historic Park Theatre, built when the film’s events were still in living memory. Catch a screening at 2 p.m. on July 20, August 3 & 17, and September 7 & 21. (A special schedule is planned for October.) As the film’s writer-director, I will be on hand whenever possible to answer questions about the entire project after each program.

Visit www.HistoricParkTheatre.com for information and tickets. Visit KnightSkyPictures.com, the production company’s official website, to view the film’s trailer, gallery, and production info. [Portions of this article originally appeared in the book Ghosts of the West: Tales and Legends from the Bonanza Trail by E. S. Knightchilde.]

Cherry, Billie, Dobby, Bella & Seven In Need Of New Loving Families

Cherry is a little shy but she is a fun girl after she warms up. She is eleven months old, does well with other dogs and weighs about 35 lbs.

Billie is 15 weeks old, she is Cherry's daughter. She is about 15 lbs. now and will be roughly 25-30 pounds when fully grown. She has had a bit of a sheltered life but she is coming along great.

Dobby is a 37 pound, four year old Shiba Inu mix and he is a sweet little dude. He loves people and is also good

with other dogs.

Bella is a very sweet 18 month old dog who weighs about 40 pounds. She loves to play, is a great companion and is good with other dogs.

Seven is about a year old. He is a loving little guy with people and will get along with dogs and other cats with slow introductions.

Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet any of these special pets. Don’t shop, please adopt!

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes

Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a taxdeductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Billie Seven

Bella

Dobby

A Special Thanks For Pancake Fundraiser

By: Brian Schaffer

It seems as though every nonprofit in town has something going on to raise awareness and funding for their programs, so we’re thankful to everyone who came out for our pancake breakfast to help us keep people fed and housed. In every sense of the word we feel this year’s event was a grand success! Success is measured differently depending on your perspective, so I’d like to share why I think it was a success. We had a steady flow of people coming throughout the morning of July 4th which allowed everyone to enjoy the freshly cooked eggs, sausage, and pancakes. There was plenty of seating available for people to sit outside in the sunny weather or to stay inside where it was a little bit cooler. I saw neighbors from our community reconnecting with those they hadn’t seen for

several months and many of them spent valuable time around the table catching up on the important things of life. And last, but not least, there was a photo booth to capture some fun memories of the morning.

I would like highlight the Knights of Columbus who arrived as the sun was coming up to prepare the kitchen for all the delicious food they would be cooking throughout the morning. As you can imagine, food is the major component of a pancake breakfast, so we’re grateful to have these faithful men who are a part of this wonderful organization. In addition to the Knights, we had a volunteer team serving up the food and

Partners Mentors and Activity Volunteers Needed!

Do you enjoy spending time with a youth? Are you 21 years old or older? Partners needs adult volunteers as Mentors and Activity Volunteers. Learn about volunteer opportunities with Partners and how you can make a difference at poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/. You can inquire online at: https://poweredbypartners.org/get-involved/#volunteer. In the Estes Valley you can also call 970577-9348 or email:

kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org

drink. We are fortunate to have leaders who make serving together a joy. Our Associate Director, Tim Van Ryn, helped with our publicity, securing resources, volunteer recruitment and giving direction to important logistical components.

Tom Casey and Brian Thibodeaux recruited, promoted, and organized the Knights of Columbus to serve as our cooks. A very special thank you to Gene and Lisa Whannel who have served as our committee chairs for this event for more years than I can count and once again they did a bang up job making sure all the details were taken care of and people were in the right places doing the right things. Thank you so much for everyone who served in whatever capacity to make this event happen.

The donations collected at this event will go towards assisting people in our community with groceries, rent, utilities, fuel vouchers, medical, or whatever else they may need to meet the basic necessities of life. Our sponsors this year were the Estes Park News in their help with communications, Starbuck’s in their provision of coffee and the Knights of Columbus who gave of their expertise in cooking the food.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

AA of Glen Haven

Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall.

Early Worms

Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.

Early Worms Women's Meeting

12 p.m. Mondays

St. Bartholomew, 880 MacGregor Ave. Fall River Group

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are

held at 453 West Elkhorn: Mon., Weds., at Noon

Fri. at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday-NA meeting 7 p.m. Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).

Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166

Note: The AA Meeting website has over 6,000 members and there are 69 AA Meetings a week plus NA has 30 meetings a week. Go to www.intherooms.com

Bishop’s Visitation And Annual Outdoor Picnic At St. Francis Anglican Church

The Rt. Rev. Patrick Fodor, newly consecrated and installed Bishop of the Diocese of the Missouri Valley of the Anglican Church in America, will make his first official Visitation to St. Francis of

Cathedral in Quincy, Illinois. Last year, he was elected to be the next Bishop of the Diocese following the death of beloved Bishop Stephen Strawn. Dean Fodor was then consecrated Bishop last

Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Results For July 10, 2023

Congratulations to all winners

Net Score of winners:

Two Man Best Ball

1. Mike Riley/Larry Nosbish 58

2. Drew Webb/Bill Reed 60

3. John Krueger/Wes Wilvert 61

4. Don Saucier/Bob Butler 62

5. Rod Unruh/Dwight Stanford 63

6. Al Wagner/Chuck Slicker 64

7. Jim Jameson/Nelson Burke 64

8. Kevin Wegman/Brian Kelly 64

9. Steve Poznic/Jim Toresdahl 65

10. Bill Harms/Walt Coleman 65

11. Ron Little/Paul Besson 65

12. Tom McNeil/Brad Anderson 65

13. Von Byall/Dave Meaden 65

14. Al Arms/Henry Glover 66

15. Kevin McEachern/Ron Thomas 66

16. Jerry Ballinghoff/Roger Erwin 67

17. Robert Waddell/Jeff Lindberg 67

18. Scott Dorman/Tony Fink 67

19. Robert Sherrod/Steve Wirrig 67

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results Of Play – Tues., July 11, 2023

Summer was in full bloom for the women’s golf league on Tuesday. A team game called “Cha-Cha-Cha,” pairing players of different handicaps was the format.

The winning team members were Carla Spreng-Webb, Bonnie Rumsey, Kay Boyle and Dot Dorman. Runner-up team members were Calle Russell, Carrie Logan, Claudia Irwin and Laura Mulder.

Congratulations to all the players who enjoyed a picture-perfect day on the golf course.

It’s not too late to enjoy some fun golf as a part of our league. Games are played on Tuesday mornings. If you would like more information, please contact the league President, Carla Spreng-Webb for more information at Carla.Spreng@gmail.com

Register Now For Nan Ryan Invitational Golf Tournament

Now is the time to sign up for the 20th annual Nan Ryan Invitational golf tournament, Saturday, July 29, at the 9-hole Lake Estes course.

juniors. Any junior golfers aged 17 and under pays no entry fee.

Assisi Anglican Church, Estes Park on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. You are welcome to join the congregation of St. Francis as we host our new Bishop. The Holy Communion Service will begin at 9:30 a.m., preceded by Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Festivities will follow the service with our Annual Picnic on the church grounds. There is plenty of space to roam around the outdoor play area for kids of all ages. There will be ample food and fellowship!

For the past several years, Bishop Fodor has served as Dean of St. John’s

fall. One of the co-consecrators at that service was Bishop Owen Williams, the retired Bishop of the Diocese of the West and new pastor and priest at St. Francis.

Please plan to join us – and pray for good weather - as we welcome our guest to Estes Park!

Saint Francis of Assisi Anglican Church is located at 3480 St. Francis Way, (follow the signs up Little Valley Rd. to St. Francis Way.) (970) 577-0601

Website: stfrancisestespark.com

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, July 18 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 970-443-8146.

Tee off between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Entry fee of $25 for passholders and $40 for non-passholders includes 9-hole greens fees, tournament fee, a $25 Gift Certificate from The Dunraven at Estes Park Resort, fruit and snacks, prizes for winning teams in all divisions and for special events, and a gift for each player.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Estes Park Junior Golf Program. Last year the tournament raised a record $6500, bringing the total raised by the tournament through the years to $56,155!

“We hope to exceed that this year,” stated Ryan. “The money raised helps to buy golf equipment for the junior program participants, assists with scholarships for those who need financial assistance, and helps players participate in tournaments.”

Format of play is a 4-person 9-hole scramble. You can sign up as a single, with one or more players, or as a team of 4. Divisions for men, women, mixed and

There will be a raffle for a Callaway stand bag, retail value $210, a Callaway Men’s Right Hand Driver, retail value $310, a putter, several Masters Tournament mementos and various other items. Raffle tickets are $5 or 5 for $20.

In 2022, the winning teams were Women’s – Jan Alderman, Carla SprengWebb, Judi Cunningham and Carol Felner, Men’s – Ben James, Brian James, Mike Manson and Bobby Daisy, and Mixed – Mike and Judi Cunningham and Carla and Drew Webb. The winning junior team was Jeff, Gavin and Latham Morris, and the all Junior team title went to Micah Carter-McCreery, Blake Marcantonio, Alden Wood and Booth Hayes.

“We want everyone playing to have fun,” stated Ryan, “and we will have the usual unique challenges on various holes throughout the round.”

Entry forms are available at the 18-hole Estes Park Golf Course or the 9-hole Lake Estes Golf Course.

For more information contact Nan Ryan at 217-257-5718 or ryannan@me.com.

New Partners And Sponsors Join Estes Recycles Day, New Items Accepted

New Partners And Sponsors Join Estes Recycles Day, New Items AcceptedEstes

Recycles Day just gets bigger and better. Start collecting your hard-to-recycle items and join us on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Events Center Main Parking, Manford Avenue.

Not only can you recycle your old electronics at significantly reduced fees this year, thanks to the generosity of this year’s financial sponsors, but we will also be accepting more items.

rechargeable. Examples include batteries used in cameras, cell phones, and cordless power tools, and those embedded in tablet computers.

• Lithium (includes AA and AAA marked as lithium or CR, and coin cell)

– These batteries are labeled as primary/metal or lithium. Examples include batteries used in calculators, watches, and small electronics.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept any of the following batteries:

El Día de Reciclaje en Estes se vuelve más grande y mejor. Comience a recolectar sus artículos difíciles de reciclar y únase a nosotros el sábado 12 de agosto de 9:00 a.m. a las 12:00 de mediodía en el estacionamiento principal del Centro de Eventos, entrando por la Avenida Manford.

No solo puede reciclar sus dispositivos electrónicos viejos a tarifas significativamente reducidas este año, sino que también gracias a la generosidad de los patrocinadores financieros de este año, aceptaremos más artículos. Village

Documentos para trituración en el sitio: Límite de 3 cajas bancarias; Las donaciones para las becas rotarias serán alentados y apreciados.

Neumáticos y cámaras de bicicleta

Electrónica: Computadoras $5; televisores $10-20; detectores de humo $5. La mayoría de los demás dispositivos electrónicos pequeños se aceptarán sin cargo (teléfonos, electrodomésticos para alimentos, electrodomésticos para la higiene personal y bombillas fluorescentes compactas (CFL).

Village Thrift Shop, Premier Members

Credit Union Estes Park and Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club have generously provided funding to offset fees and operating costs this year, helping families to reduce any financial burden.

Items accepted at the event include:

Scrap metal: metal, microwaves (remove glass plate)

Documents for onsite shredding: Limit 3 banker’s boxes; Rotary scholarship donations are encouraged and appreciated. Bike tires and tubes

Electronics: Computers $5; TVs $1020; smoke detectors $5.

Most other small electronics will be accepted without any fee (phones, food appliances, personal hygiene appliances and compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs).

Household Batteries: New this year, the Town of Estes Park is partnering with the Larimer County Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) to collect the following types of household batteries:

• Alkaline (includes magnesium, mercury, silver oxide, and carbon zinc) –This is the most common household battery. Examples include the various sized batteries used in flashlights, hearing aids, radios, and toys.

• Rechargeable (includes lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, and nickel-metal hydride) – These batteries are labeled as

• automotive/lead acid batteries used in cars and boats

• large output lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, hoverboards, and electric vehicle batteries

• damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries

• THC vape devices

• batteries that are generated from business operations.

See complete list of accepted items and fees online at estesrecycles.org.

Grateful thanks to our financial contributors for helping us all recycle responsibly.

Thrift Shop, Premier Members Credit Union Estes

Park y el Club Rotario “Sunrise del Valle de Estes” han proporcionado generosamente fondos para compensar las tarifas y los costos operativos de este año, ayudando a las familias a reducir cualquier carga financiera.

Los artículos aceptados en el evento incluyen:

Chatarra: Metal, microondas (retirar la placa de vidrio)

Baterías domésticas: como novedad este año, el municipio de Estes Park se está asociando con el Programa de Desechos Domésticos Peligrosos (HHW por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de Larimer para recolectar los siguientes tipos de baterías domésticas:

• Alcalina (incluye magnesio, mercurio, óxido de plata y zinc carbón): esta es la batería doméstica más común. Los ejemplos incluyen las baterías de varios tamaños que se usan en linternas, audífonos, radios y juguetes.

• Recargables (incluye iones de litio, níquel-cadmio e hidruro de níquelmetal): estas baterías están etiquetadas como recargables. Los ejemplos incluyen las baterías que se usan en las cámaras, los teléfonos celulares y las herramientas eléctricas inalámbricas, y las integradas en las tabletas.

• Litio (incluye AA y AAA marcadas como litio o CR, y de tipo botón): estas baterías están etiquetadas como primarias/metal o litio. Los ejemplos incluyen baterías utilizadas en calculadoras, relojes y pequeños dispositivos electrónicos.

TENGA EN CUENTA: No podemos aceptar ninguna de las siguientes baterías:

• Baterías automotrices/de plomo ácido utilizadas en automóviles y Embarcaciones

• Baterías de iones de litio de gran potencia utilizadas en bicicletas eléctricas, hoverboards y baterías de vehículos eléctricos

• Baterías dañadas, defectuosas o retiradas del mercado (DDR)

• Dispositivos de vapeo de THC

• Baterías que se generan a partir de las operaciones comerciales.

Vea la lista completa de artículos aceptados y tarifas en línea estesrecycles.org.

Nuevos Socios Y Patrocinadores Se Unen Al Día De Reciclaje En Estes, Y Se Aceptan Nuevos Artículos

Photo by Jim Ward

Renewable Building Energy

By: Judi Smith

There are three factors of sustainability: economic – ecological – and the social chasms that seem to continually erupt, ranging from two children fighting on the playground, to people who quit caring who they hurt, to the attack on Ukraine. The social stress seems, largely, to be vested in the other two. Economic stress comes from a lack of dollars to cover things needed. It is particularly demoralizing when there is not enough for food, shelter, medical, and a path to success. Quite often, the cost of a family and household requires two, sometimes three jobs in today’s market.

there is only one adult in the household.

Good health requires some time for relaxation.

On the ecological side, there is no longer much doubt that the human race causes global warm ing and that global warming contributes to vi olent storms and poor health.

Poor health

demands

finan-

cial investment requiring more worktime, while also requiring recovery time – away from work. The question is not what causes the stress. The question is what to do about it.

There are three facets of ecology: diversifying waste, energy for transportation, and the energy required to operate a building in our modern age. Each of these areas must be addressed for reduction, for redirection to newer, more renewable, resources, and for keeping the changes accessible to those with limited means. Waste diversion will result in immediate savings, usually at no cost to the individual, which makes it an easy option. Changing the source of energy, whether vehicle or building, will generally reap savings in the long run, but there are considerable expenses at the initiation – meaning that it can take years to break even. Today’s article and, considering the amount of material I found, probably the next few weeks, will address the question of building energy. Is it worth it? That is a decision for each household or business. However, consideration must include the amount of energy you currently use per month as well as the trend across the year. (Are some months higher than others?) Then consider the generation of that energy. (Does your energy company use a coalfired plant? Is the energy generated from natural gas? Are they already moving in the direction of renewable energy? How

quickly? And, an additional question arose at our house: Can we start small and add as we can afford it?

Then – consider the options for renewable energy sources. Solar panels are the most popular and the one that comes readily to mind, but windmill energy and heat pumps must also be considered, as well as the new neighborhood nuclear proposals currently in development. Most websites I found were companies trying to sell me an energy conversion package of one type or another. However, I did discover a wealth of information from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency andergy.gov/eere This website offers information, pro and con, on all current opinclude an overview of what I found for this consideration.

Once you have discovered, researched, and evaluated the possibilities available, and eligibility of your property, then the consideration of the cost comes into view. This must include not only what various companies will charge to install, and the reputation of the individual vendor, but also the credits available from various entities. For example, in 2019, the United States offered a 30% tax credit to homeowners purchasing solar energy. In 2020 and 2021, it was reduced to 26%. In 2023, Congress renewed the 30% level intended to last until 2032. In 2033, it will return to 26% and, in 2035 it will expire. Of course, in this volatile world, there are no guarantees, but that is the intent at this time. Should it be encouraged? That is a question for each governmental unit as a whole, whether town, city, county, state, or nation. It depends on more than the advisability of renewable energy as the government, like anyone else, must include the budget in these considerations. In addition to the tax incentives from the national government (above), Colorado exempts renewable energy improvements from salestax and property tax (no, not the property being improved, just the improvement).

https://cdola.colorado.gov/renewableenergy Also, many communities in Colorado give rebates, or other incentives, and community solar gardens are also a consideration.

Agree? Disagree? Comments

RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

By: Larry Strong

Me And My BFF

In the interest of full disclosure I’ve never used the initialism of the phrase, “best friends forever” (BFF) until this very moment as I’m pressing the keys on this laptop. So what, pray tell, was the inspiration? Let me introduce you to Pastor Paul.

I met Pastor Paul 35 years ago on a Sunday morning during Sherie’s and my search for a good church follow ing a corporate relocation. The fol lowing Wednesday Sherie in formed me the pastor “of that little church” had called asking if he could do a home visi tation. To my great displeasure she had agreed to let him come to our house. I was not a happy camper. I’m not sure pas tors still do this anymore and I wasn’t doing dou ble back flips with this guy taking time from my Saturday morning golf game. I remember telling Sherie to call him back and cancel the “visitation” but fortunately I lost the argument. What I won was a friendship that has stood the test of time and distance. We’ve had a standing Wednesday morning call for too many years to count, which is remarkable considering we were only in that town three years. I suppose that’s one way to know somebody is a BFF.

Before Sherie and I moved to Texas Pastor Paul and I would meet regularly for breakfast. I always looked forward to hanging out with him and our conversations were light, deep, introspective, and frequently hilarious. Somewhere along

the line Pastor Paul began to ask me, “So Larry, when do you think you’re going to let the Lord really get ahold of your life?” One of the ways you find out when you have a BFF in the making is when you don’t tell them to go pound sand and find a new church. Another way you find out if you have a BFF is when you can ask each other literally anything and no subject is a 5 yard penalty for encroachment. We haven’t left many stones unturned over the years including struggles and personal demons we fought or are still battling. That’s another clue you may have a BFF. You talk about real stuff.

Anyway, about the third time Pastor Paul asked me about putting all my chips in the middle of the table for the Lord I figured I better come up with a better response. So, I started saying, “you know Pastor Paul, that’s a good question and I recon’ not till I’m really good and ready.” After we wrapped up this past Wednesday’s call I realized I’m still workin’ on puttin’ all my chips in for the Lord. A little consolation is that Pastor Paul is still working out his faith journey one day at a time too. But this is certain. He’s the most humble, gentle, kind soul I know. He’s the real deal, warts and all.

Speaking of warts, Men on Fire meets every Saturday at the American Legion at 8:00 a.m. We chow down on the Legion’s delicious buffet and have an awesome time of encouragement hanging out with other very imperfect guys working out their faith journey one day at a time. Join us. Who knows, there may be a guy there, warts and all, who is a BFF in the making.

Amazing Lumpy Ridge photo by Stephanie Abegg

“Pippi “ Marguerite L. (Josef) Lohry

YMca

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Marguerite

(Pippi) L.

Josef Lohry, Loveland. Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home on June 21, 2023 at the age of 82. Born December 6, 1940, in Schauerbeek, Belgium to parents Herta and Howard Josef. At about eight years old, after her parents were murdered in Auschwitz concentration camp, she came to the United States as a Holocaust survivor through Ellis Island and was adopted by the Greenbergs in New York. Attending school in New York with celebrities Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond, she would stay in New York, have a brief stay in Miami, Florida, and then move to Las Vegas. Nevada, in 1974. Even after 75 years in the United States, she still spoke with a strong French accent, beautifully rolling her R's. Everyone loved her and knew her as "Pippi", (named after the book character, Pippi Longstocking), because she often wore long braided pigtails, along with overalls and tennis shoes.

Pippi (coined first by her late friend. Dwight), lived a life of adventure working in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the bingo room at the Showboat, living in a Kubutz in Israel, and spending many winters in Yelapa, Mexico. In 1976, she loaded up her little red Toyota, "Scarlet", and found a home among friends in Estes Park, Colorado, where she would live out her happiest years. Pippi loved camping, hiking, and the beauty of her mountain home near Rocky Mountain National Park. She always had dogs and will be missed by "Millie". Pippi loved music, especially opera, classic movies, and musicals, like Evita. Sound of Music, Oklahoma, and Fiddler On The Roof. She loved Trivia and Scrabble, and was always the life of the party, laughing and dancing, but certainly ready for a serious, deep discussion, when the occasion called for it.

Pippi especially loved to cook, and she brought passion for food and good service as a waitress at several Estes Park restaurants, including Nicky's, The Log Cabin, Crowley's, The Big Horn and Roth's.

In the early 1990s, she and her late husband, Richard Lohry, owned and operated Pippi's Place Coffee Shop in Estes Park, Colorado, where they gleefully served Estes Park's finest foodspastries, sandwiches, and homemade soups, to the loyal locals and tourists alike. Pippi was also a home health provider for a few years after she and Richard relocated to Loveland, Colorado, kindly caring for elderly shutins. Pippi's immediate family still reside in Brussels, Belgium, as well as in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area. Pippi's sister, Madeline Josef and nephews

David and John Josef Sonnenbluck, brought her great joy when visiting them in Brussels.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Lohry in 2019 and her son, Marc B. Rhodes, who passed in 2020. Pippi is survived by her daughter, Julie L. Rhodes and three grandchildren: Abbey Koneru (Varun), Audrey Rodman (Adam) and Ansel Hendrix; and one great grandchild, Lennon Rodman. Pippi had a large circle of close, loving friends throughout her time in Colorado, especially her lifelong friend Bernadette (Bernie) Alexander, who she first met and worked alongside at the Showboat in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the entire Ciria family, Dina Ream, Kim Ciria, Sherri (Mitch) Brown and Jill Johansen.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 1907 N. Whitcomb Street, Fort Collins, Colorado at 10:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be served immediately following. All who knew and loved Pippi are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Elderhaus 6813 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, or Elderhaus.org, in Pippi's memory would be appreciated.

B u i ld i n g Mai n te n a n ce tech n icia n Assists with

Park Center. The majority of the work will be repair or maintenance type as requested by guests and staff. Optional housing available, full benefits, generous PTO, discounted childcare on-site, and more perks. $18.00 -$21.30/hr. www.work

Now Hiring

Part-time year-round employment for RMNP Tours and Weddings. Clean, Valid Colorado CDL Driver License, with Class B Pass. Endorse. Required. $28-30/hr plus tips. Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

Now Hiring LEAD CARPENTER

Experienced carpenter proficient with leading 1-2 men on decks, remodels, window replacements, etc. Grounded in most phases of residential construction a big plus. Reasonable code knowledge a must. Send your resume to info@kingswoodhomeservices.com

AlaCarte Kitchen Store

Join our team for part time employment. Experience the joy of helping customers find their inner gourmet by showing them the latest gadget, tool, and other items to help them cook at home!

Flexible hours and paid parking. Apply at the store and ask for Norey. 336 E Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2798

Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.

Full-time

Capital Construction Project Supervisor

Civil Engineer I - II (term limited)

Emergency Services Dispatcher I – III

Events Maintenance Worker I

Housing and Childcare Manager

Journey Lineworker Police Officer I – III

Senior Planner

Street Equipment Specialist I – III

Water Superintendent

Seasonal

Events Maintenance Worker

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Retail

Warehouse Worker

Seeking a team player to work with the Conservancy’s retail team in warehouse opera ons in RMNP.



with warehouse opera ons, pricing and product delivery

 Receives and stocks merchandise, large boxes and pallets, and displays

 Opera on of vehicles - clean MVR required

 Knowledge of inventory quality control a plus See full posi on descrip on on our website before applying Call 970-586-0121 for applica on informa on & ques ons; to apply, e-mail: Opportunity@RMConservancy.org

RMConservancy.org

Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring:

Front Desk Clerk

Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $22/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

NOW HIRING

Apply at 854 Dunraven Street, Estes Park CO 970/586-1085 mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com

Celebration Of Life For Steve Peterson

Part Time Host and Event Staff

Rate based on experience.

Apply in person

3110 S St Vrain Ave

Patron Services Assistant

32 hours/week

Salary Range: $15.65 - $21.91/hr.

Additional $1.50/hour for fluent Spanish & English bilingual candidates.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, & more. Includes generous PTO accrual. Benefits package valued at an additional $10,00030,000 annually.

Closing Date: 5 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023, or until filled

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION:

Review full job description and apply at estesvalleylibrary.org/jobs

Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO.

Established and reputable Kingswood Homes is Now Hiring a CONSTRUCTION SHOP/BUILDING AND GROUNDS MANAGER.

 Part time. VERY FLEXIBLE 8 HOURS A WEEK.

 General construction tool/supplies knowledge.

 Maintain and organize construction shop of tools, equipment and supplies.

 Light duty lawn/outdoor maintenance.

 Some tool repair ability a plus.

Provide resume type information via email to mike@homesbykingswood.com, call 970-586-6551, or leave at 509 Pine River Lane.

YMCa oF tHe roCkieS

2515 tunn e l r oa d es te s P ark , C o l ora d o , 80511

Marketi ng Coor d i n ator

Creates and maintains all owned media for YMCA of the Rockies, including website, blog, newsletters / emails, all written guest communication, printed materials and signage. $19.50$23.15/hour with great benefits, generous PTO/vacation, discounted childcare and more. www.w orki n t h ero c kie s. or g

$1500 sign-on bonus!

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Dunraven at The Estes Park Resort is looking for a Manager

We offer benefits, 401K, and 3 weeks vacation after a year

Salary based on experience

Please visit our website at dunravenepresort.com/join our team to apply

Park Hospital District d/b/a Estes Park Medical Center is seeking a full-time Quality Analyst in Estes Park, CO to develop statistical analysis for the Director team throughout the organization; develop effective quality data reporting strategies and approaches; be responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data about specific performance improvement activities; develop an integrated quality data management system; support Performance Improvement (PI) projects utilizing a broad PI skill set such as six sigma/lean and others; create management oversight reports, quality and KPI dashboards, and provide input to best approaches to obtain and analyze data to provide clinical and management information/knowledge for informed decision making in a healthcare setting. Benefits include: All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions. We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to add additional funds to your investments. Benefits also include Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period; Medical Transport; Accident and Critical Illness; Term Life and AD&D INS. (Free to full and part time employees); Voluntary Life Ins. (Additional coverage for you to purchase); Short Term Disability (available to purchase); Long Term Disability (free while employed); Employee Assistance Program. May work remotely up to 2 days per week from anywhere in Colorado. Offered Wage: $40.83 per hour. Send resume to Anna Lipasek, Human Resources Business Partner, at ALipasek@eph.org.

Join Way Finder Cleaning!

Bilingual Youth Librarian

32 hours/week

Salary Range: $18.94 - $26.51/hr ($31,516 - $44,113 annually). Additional $1.50/hour for fluent Spanish & English bilingual candidates.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, & more. Includes generous PTO accrual. Benefits package valued at $10,000-30,000 annually.

Closing Date: 5 PM, Friday, August 4, 2023, or until filled

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Review full job description and apply at estesvalleylibrary.org/jobs

Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO.

Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring: Housekeepers

$16/hr - $18/hr DOE, Housing Available. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

Historic Crags Lodge

Housekeeping Supervisor Experience preferred $20.00/hr. - Benefits on Day 1!

Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066

Insurance Agency seeking a friendly, professional Office Assistant.

Full/Part Time positions available.

$18 - $22 / hr depending on experience. Paid vacation and bonus opportunities. On the job training available. Please send resumes to DARNOL4@AMFAM.COM or drop off at the office located at 601 Community Drive.

HELP WANTED

Work Wanted

Looking for a small Church to serve in or a Christian to do light duty work in exchange for a place to live.

859-600-4723

JOB WANTED

CDL Driver Available Class B-P, X. 970-413-4842

RENTALS

Commercial Rentals

Professional office for rent. Single office with reception, waiting room, bathroom and amenities within office building to be used exclusively by you on Tuesday Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Inquiries should be sent: lasiocarpa@yahoo.com or 970-214-7081

No experience needed, we offer professional training. Start at $20/hour with potential to earn over $30 with tips and benefits. Enjoy a supportive team environment, opportunities for advancement, paid vacation/sick leave, and 401k. Apply now at www.Wayfindercleaning.com or call 720-570-6944.

SERVICES RENTALS

Homes

Approx 2000 sq ft house for rent near Allenspark from November 1, 2023April 30, 2024. Fully finished. Call 303-775-0778 for details.

Storage Units

Warehouse Space for Rent. 4400 sq. ft., 14 ft. doors. For more info call Jim @ 970-227-0346

Storage Unit 21’ x 16’ Call 970-586-3224

TRANSPORTATION

Motorcycles 2007 Gold Wing 1800 ABS, Navigation, Premium Audio, Heat etc. Excellent condition, meticulously maintained and garaged. 149,200 miles. Must see to appreciate. $7000. 970-227-8916

Home Repair/Service

For all your remodel home repair needs. Free quotes. Quality work for a fare price. 720-235-7413

Sewing/Alterations

Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! RV Cushions, outdoor furniture, benches, leather 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

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

Seeking garage space for small car. 970-586-4668

Full Time Line Cook Rate based on experience. Apply in person

3110 S St Vrain Ave

Murphy’s River Lodge Front desk- Full time $16 - $18/hr based on experience Contact Stephanie 970-480-5081

300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Apply online at https://careers.hgv.com/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Come and join our team! Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $15.00 per hour. Flexible hours. Year round job. Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.

SALES ANIMALS/PETS MISCELLANEOUS

Misc.

I have thirty chairs, I am looking for thirty souls to fill those chairs. Myself and my family are willing to open up our home and our hearts to help you see the comfort and hope in knowing the way of the Lord our God. I am driven by the urgency to spread his word for his coming is soon. Contact Jorge and Andrea Fernandez 970-825-4044

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Misc.

Puppy Social Club is open at Elena’s Barking Lot. Puppies up to 6 months old are welcome to come for a playdate and make new friends.

For more information please contact Elena via email: elenasbarkinglot@gmail.com

SALES

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE…ONE

DAY ONLY: Friday, 7/14… 8am-12noon. Vintage glassware, cuckoo clock from Germany, baskets, sewing patterns, pottery, much misc. No checks, cash only.

1400 Raven Circle, Estes Park.

GARAGE SALE

452 Columbine Ave.

From 9 am till early afternoon. Collectibles, vintage items, kids items, households etc

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

Backyard & deck sale: Nice women’s clothes, Sm - Md sizes, household goods. 225 Spruce Dr. Fri 7-14 and Sat 7-15, 9AM to 2PM

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

APPLIANCES

970-586-4315 rglibby@msn.com Estes Park, CO

ATTORNEYS

BEAUTY SALON SERVICES

CARPET CLEANING

EYECARE/GLASSES

WENDYS OPTICAL

Walk In Repairs

Welcome!

Hours: 9 to 1:00

Wendy, Amy, Markus

Dr. Amber Busche

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

970-586-4418

www.aspen-eyecare.com

600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5

•equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts

•same day appointments for eye pain and emergencies

•referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care

•full service optical for specialized eyewear

Comprehensive Eyecare Right Here in Estes Park!

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CAMERAS

FLOORING

SERVING ESTES PARK FOR 20 YEARS (970)-577-9855 parkflooring.com