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July 26, 2019

The Brown Bears Of Katmai National Park See pages 27-30 Photo of young brown bear cubs

by Kris Hazelton

Free F Fr ree Car Show re S o Sh ow Friday Fri Fr rid ida day Night Nig Ni igh ht See page 17

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2019 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase

Next Mayor’s Chat Is Friday, August 2 Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor’s Chat Friday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. at Avant Garde Aleworks, 920 Dunraven St. Mayor Jirsa holds regular Mayor’s Chats, generally during the first week of each month, with varied dates, times and locations throughout Estes Park.

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Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public.

The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need. The 2019 ornament features a photo of a black bear taken in Rocky Mountain National Park by Kris Hazelton.

Ornaments are available for $14 each at several Estes Park locations: Estes Park Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue, the Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue, and Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village. A limited number of ornaments from previous

years are also available at Town Hall.

Ornaments may also be ordered by mailing your request and payment (no cash) to the Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P.O. Box 1200 in Estes Park, CO 80517. Please calculate your order total to include shipping costs. Shipping for one ornament is $6.00, shipping for two ornaments is $6.50, shipping for three ornaments is $12.50, and shipping for four ornaments is $13. Payment with a card is an option; however, additional fees will apply.

For more information or to pay with a card, please contact Kim McEachern at kimmceachern@estes.org or by calling 970-577-3567.

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 14, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 19 calls for service. This

included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 4 • MVC: 3 • Smoke/Odor Investigation: 4 • Alarm Activations: 3 • Wildfire: 1 • Assist: 1 • Helicopter Standby: 3 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Board Hires Machalek To Serve As Town Administrator Beginning Aug. 27 With the approval of a four-year emTown Administrator. He oversees orgaployment contract at its July 23 meeting, nizational policy development and risk the Estes Park Town Board hired Travis management, manages departments on Machalek to serve as the next Town Ad- a permanent and interim basis, and supministrator. Mayor ports special projTodd Jirsa comects including mented, "We have full workforce housing, confidence in Travis's child care and famability to effectively ily issues, creative lead the Town staff." arts and economic He continued, "He is a development. great fit for the comMachalek holds a munity and the organMaster of Public ization."

Administration After retiring Town from the University Administrator Frank of Kansas and has Lancaster's final day completed the Uniin the office Aug. 26, versity of Virginia's Machalek will assume Senior Executive the role Aug. 27. The Institute. He is also Town Administrator a member of the is responsible for carLeadership ICMA rying out the policies class of 2020 -- a set by the Town Board competitive-appliand overseeing the cation leadership day-to-day operations development proTravis Machalek of the Town and its gram developed by staff of approximately 200 full-time, the International City/County Managepart-time and seasonal employees, as ment Association. His past experience well as over 500 volunteers. includes work in the City Manager's Office at Laramie, Wyoming, the County Machalek commented, "It is an honor Administrator's Office in Douglas and a privilege to have the opportunity to serve the community in this new role. County, Kansas, and the City Manager's Office in Fort Collins, Colorado.

I look forward to working with resiMachalek and his wife, Ashley, have dents, the Town Board, and Town staff to protect and enhance the qualities that been residents of Estes Park since 2015.

He is a youth basketball coach and make Estes Park a special place." serves on the board of the Estes Park Machalek currently serves as Assistant Non-Profit Resource Center.

Town Administrator, supporting the

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Town To Host Listening Tour On Downtown Parking Over the next few months, the Town's Parking & Transit Division will host a variety of opportunities for community members to share input about the parking experience in downtown Estes Park. The listening tour has two specific goals: 1) Gather feedback on the current experience of parking downtown (e. g., new Estes Parking app, enforcement, communication, signage, special event impact and existing permit programs); and 2) Understand the unique parking needs of downtown business and employees to determine what additional permit programs should be developed.

Dates, times and locations for the listening tour are as follows: July 31: Presentation and discussion at the Estes Valley Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(Hondius Room) August 8: Stop by a booth near the library entrance, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (during the Farmer's Market) August 15: Presentation and discussion at Rock Cut Brewing, 4 - 6 p.m.

August 22: Stop by a booth near the library entrance, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (during the Farmer's Market) Sept. 6: Presentation then discussion at Kind Coffee, 7 - 9 a.m.

Sept. 12: Stop by a booth near the library entrance, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (during the

Farmer's Market) Additionally, the citizen-led Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) is encouraging input during the public comment portion of their regular monthly meetings Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. Public comment takes place at the beginning of the meeting, so those interested in speaking should arrive before noon to Rooms 201-202 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The Town's Parking & Transit Division Manager will share feedback from these in-person conversations with the Town Board in early October, along with parking occupancy and duration data collected by staff this summer. At this presentation in October, it is anticipated that the Town Board will provide staff with direction on whether or not to proceed with implementation of paid parking in some (about 30%) of the Town's public parking facilities.

Input from every perspective - residents, downtown business and property owners, employees and visitors - is encouraged.

An online feedback option is available for those who cannot attend one of the inperson meetings at www.estes.org/parking. Feedback is requested by Sept. 15.

For more information, visit www.estes.org/parking or contact Vanessa Solesbee, Parking & Transit Manager at 970-577-3957 or vsolesbee@estes.org.

Family Truckster Spotted In Estes Park!

Look what we found! The family truckster from the National Lampoon movie, “Vacation” is in Estes Park! The truckster actually belongs to the Lant family from Nebraska City, NE, who told us they really enjoy bringing joy to those who see their vehicle as they travel across the country on their summer vacations. They came up with the idea three years ago and since then, they’ve put miles of smiles on faces of those who happen by their fun vehicle, complete with Aunt Edna on top and the empty dog leash on the bumper. They are now busy constructing an authentic looking family truckster which they hope to debut next summer. Shown here are Ron Heng, Jeannie and Mark Lant, Macy Neumeister and Abbie

Heiser. Mark said, “It only takes a smile to turn someone’s day around!” and this family is certainly doing that with their family truckster! Thanks to your family for brightening the day of so many! Go to Lantpoon’s Family Vacation 2019 on Facebook to follow their story!

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Incident In Andrews Glacier Area Of Rocky Mountain National Park SAR incident helicopter operations July 16, 2019 courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 16, park rangers were notified that a 19year-old female from Webster Groves, Missouri had taken an 80 foot sliding fall on steep snow covered terrain in the upper Andrews Creek area, landing in rocks. She received numerous injuries and was suffering from hypothermia when Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members reached her at approximately 3:30 p.m.

They provided advanced medical care.

Due to her location and injuries, Rocky

Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members requested assistance from a Colorado National Guard helicopter from Buckley Air Force Base to extricate her via a hoist operation, using a winch operated cable. This occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Rocky Mountain Rescue Group of Boulder County assisted with the helicopter hoist operations The woman was flown to Upper Beaver Meadows and was transferred by ambulance to the emergency room at Estes Park Health.

SAR incident near Andrews Glacier, July 16 courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park.

Weigh In On The Future Of Land Use Planning In The Estes Valley The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County are seeking public feedback on the future of land use planning in the Estes Valley. Opportunities to provide input include a public meeting Monday, July 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The meeting begins with a presentation on the current land use planning agreement between the Town and County and options for the future. Following the presentation will be facilitated participant discussions. Participants will be asked to share their visions for land use planning in the valley, what issues are most important and should be accomplished long-term, and if the Town's comprehensive plan should include land uses outside town limits. The presentation portion of the meeting will be available at www.estes.org/videos. To provide feedback electronically, please review the meeting materials at www.larimer.org/planning/estes-valleyiga and follow the link to a feedback sur-

vey, open through Aug. 12, 2019.

Land use planning and related development approval processes in the Estes Valley have been managed with a joint model since 2000, when a shared comprehensive plan and development code were developed to help consistently address growth-related issues within Town limits and in the unincorporated Estes Valley. With the intergovernmental agreement for land use planning between the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County set to expire in February of 2020, the public engagement process will help the elected officials determine the structure moving forward.

The Town Board and County Commissioners will discuss the information provided by the public at a meeting, expected to take place in early fall.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department at 970-577-3721 or Larimer County Community Development at 970-498-7683.

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Estes Park Health Pediatricians Encourage Well-Child Visit It seems like summer just arrived, and check to be sure each child is protected yet, the start of the new school year is from infectious diseases by reviewing just around the corner. Estes Park Health and updating immunizations. If you Pediatricians, Dr. Mark Wiesner and Dr. have any questions about which vacPatti Aldridge, encines are required for the courage parents to get State of Colorado, you can well-child visits schedvisit: uled before kids start www.colorado.gov/pasports or head back to cific/cdphe/schoolreschool. If your child quiredvaccines. plays a sport, there As the child matures, the may be an opportunity well-child visit will to get a sports physichange. The teen wellcal, but parents child visit opens lines of shouldn’t only rely on communication between that exam to underthe pediatrician and adostand their child’s curlescent to discuss health rent health status. concerns like puberty, The benefits of a substance abuse, mental Dr. Patti Aldridge well-child visit include health issues, peer prestracking a child’s growth and developsure and sexual behavior. ment. With a pediatrician, parents will Once the well-child visit is scheduled, receive a full assessment of their child’s to get the most out of the visit, take specific needs with someone who knows some time to review your child’s health him/her and the family. Parents are enover the previous year. Write down your couraged to be present at the well-child concerns and bring them to the visit. visit so they can get information and ask Also, if you have a teen, have your child questions about their child’s developmake a list of their concerns that they’d ment, nutrition, physical activity, sleep like to share with the pediatrician. patterns, mental health issues, on-going Well-child visits can be scheduled by medical concerns and past injuries to calling 970-586-2200. name a few. The pediatrician will also

The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

On July 17 at 3:19 p.m. police contacted a 51 year old transient male at 199 Rockwell Street who had an open container of alcohol. The male was found to be wanted on a warrant out of Fort Collins for failure to appear on a tam-

pering charge and he was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On July 18 at 11:33 p.m. police were called to 150 Wiest Drive where they charged a 23 year old male from Estes Park with unlawful distribution with intent to sell a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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Fine Arts Guild Auditions For “Grace And Glorie” Auditions for the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies’ fall play are approaching! This year’s production will be the funny and poignant, Grace and Glorie.

Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this two-person play charms the audience with thoughtful moments, silly antics, laughter, and tears that stay with theater-goers long after the performance.

The play offers a stream of laughs and sentimental good humor, while the memorable characters share their most trying and tender moments. The performances will be November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, and 9th.

Two women are needed for the cast: Grace, a feisty 90 year-old cancer patient who prefers her mountain cottage to a

hospital; and Glorie, a tense, unhappy Harvard MBA, recently transplanted to the mountains, and Grace’s hospice volunteer.

Auditions will be held in the Wasson room of the library on August 3rd from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Those interested should be prepared to sing a few bars from any song of your choice, keeping in mind this is not a musical. A script is available at the library for your review. Please sign up for auditions at: www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A5 AD23ABFA7-grace. Audition materials will be emailed to those who are auditioning. You can also visit www.fineartsguild.org for more information.

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Estes Park EDC Seeks Cohorts For Its Outdoor Industry Business Incubator The Estes Park EDC is offering the first Outdoor Industry-focused business incubator program in the United States through a partnership with Innosphere, an existing incubator program with 20 years of success. Through this partnership, we are launching our first Outdoor Cohort. The first quarter starts in September and takes place over 12 weeks.

The program will provide the Outdoor Cohort clients greater access to Colorado’s existing technology expertise, as well as greater access to potential outdoor industry partners. Outdoor industry clients will work with experienced advisers, peer-groups, and their program manager to develop a personalized plan around these key focus areas: • Capital and Finance • Growth Strategies • Business Development • Talent Acquisition • Achieving Operational Excellence Who should apply to be in Outdoor Cohort? The outdoor industry encompasses a variety of apparel or gear for numerous outdoor activities and sports, and a wide variety of supporting businesses. If your goal is to test and prove your potential business, grow your revenue, or scale your existing business to a larger market, consider a business incubator program. Incubator programs enhance a business’s chance of success. The Outdoor Cohort program focusses on connecting entrepreneurs with experienced advisors and providing ongoing support to ensure they’re getting the know-how needed to reach their company milestones.

If you’d like to apply, please visit

www.bit.ly/EP-E-Center.

The Outdoor Cohort is one program within the Estes Park EDC E-Center programs. These programs serve both existing Estes Park businesses and startups seeking a larger market. We will provide access to greater resources from our region by expanding our local services. Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins all have ranked among top cities nationally for entrepreneurs and startups. Becoming a bigger part of Colorado’s regional entrepreneur ecosystem will be valuable for local entrepreneurs. Because of Estes Park’s immediate proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and its access to Colorado’s Front Range, the focus of our startup programing will be on the outdoor industries.

We’ve learned a number of things through the planning process for new programming. First, our tourism-centered economy is adapting. Consumer tastes and buying behaviors are shifting rapidly and a number of businesses have demonstrated their desire to adapt. Second, in addition to our traditional main street businesses, there is a growing group of people engaged in businesses that either complement or exist outside of the traditional tourism-centered model. Outdoor gear and apparel businesses, software development, marketing and design companies, and other creative, craft and fine arts businesses already exist right here in Estes Park.

To learn more about the Estes Park EDC and the E-Center programs go to www.estesparkedc.com and for information on the Innosphere, go to https://innosphere.org/.

Waldo Celebration At Macdonald Book Shop

MEETINGS

Tuesday, July 30 @ 3:30pm Foundation Board meeting.

Wednesday, July 31 @ 1pm Operations committee meeting.

VETERANS SERVICES

Tuesday & Thursday July 30 & Aug 1 @9-11am Benefits assistance for Veterans and families

Thursday Aug 8 @noon-5pm Veteran readjustment counseling.

Call 970-586-6118 for an appointment.

WIN CASH!

Every Friday @7pm Queen of Hearts progressive raffle.

Tuesday & Thursday July 30 & Aug 1 @7pm Bingo! Fun and cash prizes for all ages!

WE WANT TO FEED YOU!

Friday, July 26 @5:30-7pm Fish Fry $12 Friday, Aug 2 @5:30-7 pm Taco Bar $10 Please note: Our Wednesday lunch program has been cancelled.

To top off the July activities for #FindWaldoLocal, Macdonald Book Shop is hosting a Waldo Celebration!

Join us on Tuesday, July 30th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Weather permitting, we will be outside behind the store with activities, goodies and giveaways.

The final grand prize drawing will be at 3:30 from completed passports.

Illustration copyright © 1987-2019 by Martin Handford.

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When Kris, my friend for more than three decades, visited recently, we walked around the neighborhood, chattering away like most women do when they’re on a walk together. We trudged up a steep hill and then she veered off to the other side of the street. Was the incline too much for her, I wondered? Did she need to sit down? Was she steering around a Flat Stanley squirrel felled and flattened by vehicular carelessness?

Ah, then I saw it. Like a kid pulled to the taffy store window, Kris was lured directly toward a colorfully painted, full-tothe-brim Little Free Library in my neighbor Melissa’s yard. I followed, a bit surprised. I’ve seen lots of little libraries in private yards here and yon but never thought to make an effort to actually visit one.

Since the very first Little Free Library was built in 2009, I’ve loved the concept of mini libraries popping up in neighborhoods everywhere and knew that I wanted to live in a neighborhood that had one. (Some neighborhoods have covenants preventing the installation of little libraries. Why would anyone want to live in a place that forbids erecting such a delightful community builder/education enhancer?) Just seeing one of those inviting boxes with the peaked roof planted on a pole in someone’s yard makes me feel welcome. But to actually use these lending libraries? I’ve never considered it.

The first Little Free Library was crafted in Wisconsin by a fellow named Todd Bol, to honor his deceased mother, a schoolteacher. His goal was to build more libraries than Andrew Carnegie. Although much smaller than the 2,509 buildings Carnegie constructed, today there are more than 90,000 Little Free Libraries in 90 different countries. That’s allotta free books. (Estes Park has 17 tiny libraries registered with the nonprofit organization Little Free Library). Sadly, Bol died in 2018 but like Carnegie, he left a legacy that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood goodwill.

Think of it: the people next door could have built a fence but instead, used the lumber to construct a mini library. They are inviting us onto their property.

They’re encouraging us to take a book without paying for it. It’s like giving us a literary hug.

Kris drew several children’s books from the shelves of the tiny library in my neighborhood, flipped through them and selected one to take home. She intended to give the book to her young niece. She’s thoughtful that way. She put the rest of

the books back, straightened up the other stories, and closed the doors to keep them tidy and dry.

A few days later I was going through multiple stacks of books at home, weeding once again, and put a handful of titles in a box for the thrift store. Then it dawned on me, I could take them up the hill to the neighborhood Little Free Library. And I did. There were some good ones too, including Dickens’ David Copperfield, Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale, and Stevenson’s Treasure Island. It felt so right and good to contribute to the cause.

Then I started going on walks just so I could pass the mini library and see if anyone had taken any of the books I donated.

The first day I walked by I felt conspicuous and sort of snoopy so I didn’t check.

The next day I did look, and all my books were still there. But the third day? Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk was gone. Somebody wants to read something I’ve read! I’ve been validated. My taste in books has been affirmed. I’m okay; they’re ok.

Dan and Jodi, former neighbors on the street where I grew up, helped their young son build a Little Free Library.

They tell me it gets used all the time. In fact, one morning they found boxes and boxes of books on their front porch with a note saying they were for the library give-away. This is not the way to build goodwill among neighbors, in case you’re considering a similar move. But the thought behind it is nice. Instead of hauling the books away, somebody wanted to give Dan and Jodi a chance to keep what they liked for their little library. I choose to think of that as a generous gesture.

Dan and Jodi may not agree, as they’re the ones who had to deal with all those books. But they laughed when they told me about it so if they were not happy, they got over it. Sometimes an annoyance is not quite so irritating if it makes a good story.

I added three more books to the neighborhood wee lending library today. Next time I go for a walk in the neighborhood, I have one more book to contribute: Slices of Life, Estes Park; Best of The Thunker Columns. When it disappears from the shelf, I’ll replace it. There are a lot more where that one came from.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe

A HUGE thank you to Rock Cut Brewing!

The Estes Pak program was lucky enough to be the 2nd quarter charity for the Rock Cut Brewing Co. Gives Back program. Rock Cut donated $1,600 to help Estes Pak feed students and their families in the Estes Valley.

Estes Pak is a program created by teachers to help their students here in Estes Park. The Estes Park Education Association recognizes that some students get breakfast and lunch at school during the regu-

lar school week, but have little or no access to food on the weekends. Estes Pak sends food home with students on Fridays during the regular school year to make sure students come to school on Mondays ready to learn. If you would like to learn more about Estes Pak or would like to help out please email the program coordinator Terry Leija at Terry_Leija@psdr3.k12.co.us

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The Books Are Here: Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park, Then & Now After many months of anticipation, the hardback edition of the newly-released and newly-revised “Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park: Then and Now” books are in stock at the Estes Park Museum Shop. located at 220 4th Street. The books, created with the highest of quality, make for an excellent addition to the home libraries of anyone with a passion for Estes Park’s beauty and history, as well as a perfect volume for gift giving. The book is the work of three authors: Dr. James Pickering, who wrote the book’s historical text, and Mic Clinger and Derek Fortini, who captured the “now” photographs.

Completely redesigned from the 2006 edition (which is now out-of-print), the Revised Edition explores the town and valley by comparing historic photographs— many published here for the first time— with images of those same locations taken very recently. The book features nearly 500 images of the Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park area.

The public is invited to visit the Estes Park Museum Shop to browse the new edition. Copies are for sale at $59.95.

Current and new members of the Friends of the Museum receive a 10% discount on their purchase. The Shop is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.

Once expenses for the publication are paid, all proceeds will go to support the

construction of the future Collections & Research Facility to be built next door to the current Museum. All three authors of the Revised Edition have donated all their time and revenues to this cause.

There will be a free presentation this Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m at the Estes Park Museum. This presentation focuses especially on the downtown Estes Park area and the program content is different from the Then & Now presentation offered last month. There will be

one additional program this summer on August 17 at 2 p. m., which will focus on the Rocky Mountain National Park area.

These presentations offer a special opportunity for book buyers to get their copies personally autographed by all three authors.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, outreach, and special projects and events.

Night Of Worship At Performance Park This Friday, July 26th at 7 p.m., will be the 3rd annual Estes Park N.O.W (Night of Worship) being held at the Performance Park amphitheater. This is a live music event for all of the Estes Park

community to come and be unified and encouraged as we worship! No matter who you are or where you are at in life, you are welcome here! Come encounter the presence of God with us!

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EVCC Receives Another Award Of Excellence

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) and Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) are excited to bring the National Excellence in Construction® Eagle Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) organization to Estes Park.

Join the celebration with EVRPD and AP to bring the eagle home with a short presentation on Saturday, August 3 at 11 a.m. at the Estes Valley Community Center.

Light refreshments and cake to follow.

Representatives from AP received the award, the highest presented by ABC, on March 27 during ABC’s 29th annual Excellence in Construction Awards gala in California. The award for the EVCC was given in the General Contractor Institutional — $10 to $25 million category.

The project, which took 58 years to come to fruition after its fifth successful vote in 2015, was completed in 2018 with the official opening of the center on March 3.

“This project shows not only the exceptional talent in our industry, but the overall commitment to building safely, on time and on budget,” said 2019 ABC National Chair Tony Rader. “AP’s

breadth of skills and craftmanship greatly benefits the merit shop construction industry.”

The Excellence in Construction awards program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality merit shop construction projects. The award honors all construc-

tion team members, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer.

For more information about the Estes Valley Community Center, visit evrpd.com or call 970-586-8191.

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Biodynamic Gardening: A Deeper Approach To Sustainable Living By: Nannette Chisholm

As a gardener with the Estes Park Community Garden for the past several years, I have always appreciated that our gardens are fully organic, giving us the opportunity to bring high quality food to our tables while respecting our precious environment.

However, there is another method of sustainable farming and gardening that takes organic practices a step further, called Biodynamic Farming. Biodynamic Farming aligns with the organic farming standards of eliminating chemical fertilizer and pesticides and using sustainable techniques to build soils and plant health. However, it goes a step further to include practices that honor the unseen forces of nature that affect soil and plant health, thereby creating a deeper ecological balance on the farm.

Biodynamic methods originated in Europe in 1924, when farmers began noticing a marked decline in their crop and animal health due to the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. An Austrian scientist and philosopher named Rudolph Steiner proposed a method of farming that would treat the entire farm as a self-contained biological organism.

In looking at the relationships between the animals, crops, soil, farmer and the forces of nature, Steiner proposed that farms using biodynamic techniques would produce much healthier crops while building vibrant, mineral rich soils for generations to come.

The word Biodynamic was coined by combining the words biological and dynamic. The biological practices of the farm align with all the common organic farming techniques such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and using natural fertilizers and pesticides, among others.

The dynamic practices, however, are what begin to differentiate biodynamic farming from organic farming. These practices take into account the natural forces that affect plant growth and devel-

opment, such as planting certain crops according to the lunar phases and making special preparations that add microbial, mineral and homeopathic herbal treatments back to the compost, soil and plants. There are nine specific preparations that are made and used on a biodynamic farm, much like the homeopathic medicines humans might use to boost their health. Herbs such as yarrow, chamomile, and valerian are the basis for some, while ingredients such as quartz, cow manure, and oak bark provide the basis for others.

How is all of this relevant to us as backyard or community gardeners? If you want to dive more deeply into making your backyard garden a sustainable ecology, you might consider planting and harvesting during the optimal moon phases, or using techniques such as companion planting and crop rotation to discourage garden pests and increase soil health. You can also find local biodynamic farms to buy your plant starts and heirloom seeds from in the spring.

On the Front Range, we have a few local options. I have bought many of my plant starts from Aspen Moon Farm, a Certified Biodynamic Farm in Hygiene, CO., and these plants have proven to be extremely healthy and robust. I love how vital the plants are, and I appreciate using heirloom seeds that are saved locally. I also like supporting biodynamic farms because this approach matches my own philosophical and spiritual beliefs about how we as humans can not only rely on the land to feed us, but we can be true stewards in the process.

Nannette Chisholm has been a Reiki Master and Shamanic Energy Medicine Practitioner for the past 18 years in Estes Park. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Systems Design in 1991, and approaches all her life’s interests with a deep reverence for humanity, nature and bringing balance to the whole.

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Today Caliste, my beloved husband, has been gone, departed, for ten years. I tell you this not for sympathy or to be maudlin but to share the fact that time races by and that time does help to ease the pain of the loss of a loved one. Some of you faithful readers may remember when I wrote my column right after he died. I told you I was crying the whole time. So, if you are in any stage of grief from a loss of a loved one, take hope that you will come to a place of contentment and peace.

Caliste was the inspiration and driving force of my starting this “Cooking on High” nineteen (or so) years ago. It all started when I was trying to bake anything successfully here in Estes. I think I have come a long way in that department. I just served a chocolate cake at one of our pot luck bridge games and was able to take only two slices home.

The following is the recipe, adjusted for high altitude. Hope y’all enjoy it.

Deep Dark Chocolate Cake (Originally Hershey’s cake recipe) Pre-heat oven 375 degrees ¾ cup Hershey’s Cocoa or Hershey’s

Save The Date: Elderhaus Adult Day Care Program Information On Thursday, 8/8/19 at 12:15 p.m. Tim McLemore will present information on the Elderhaus Adult Day Care program for persons with disabilities, Alzheimer's or dementia at the EP Senior Center, 1760 Olympian Way, Estes Park.

One great challenge associated with aging is navigating the maze of options for different levels of care. Adult Day Programs are the “often-overlooked option” that can help persons reside at home for years longer while enjoying social engagement and healthy activities in the community. Join us to dispel common misconceptions about day programs, while also learning about a variety of other possibilities for facilitating healthy aging.

Dr. Tim McLemore is Executive Director of Elderhaus Adult Day Program in Fort Collins, which has been serving Northern Colorado since 1980. Please save the date and join us.

Special Dark Cocoa (I just used the regular.)

1 ¾ cups sugar 1 ¼ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup milk plus 2 Tbs. of milk 1 cup boiling water.

2 eggs 1 3/4 cups flour plus 2 Tbs. 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup chocolate chips Grease and flour a large Bundt pan or a 13 x 9 baking pan. Stir together all dry ingredients. Add eggs, oil, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed in electric mixer for two minutes. Add boiling water. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 35 minute or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes and remove from Bundt pan.

Frost, if desired after cake is completely cool. It is so moist, frosting is not necessary in my opinion.

Now you know dogs are not supposed to eat chocolate. I guess Sunshine knows about that, so she ate my $50 sleep mask instead. She had just gotten well but still being on Prednisone she was very hungry. Thank goodness she threw it up.

Never a dull moment. My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Lots of rhubarb for the picking.

Bon Appétit.

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Something Other Than BluegrassGYPSY JAZZ with Gonzalo Bergara & The Aaron Walker Quartet

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Coming to Estes Park Sunday, August 4th at Performance Park at 5 p.m. ~ an evening of incredible music in a beautiful setting! Come hear the world class finger stylings of Argentinian Gonzalo Bergara accompanied by the Denverbased Aaron Walker Quartet as they reunite for a musical tour of the world; French, Argentine, American, Brazilian music.

This promises to be a soft & elegant evening at beautiful Performance Park, a show you truly do not want to miss.

Show starts at 5 p.m.~bring your family, friends, out of town guests & arrive early to reserve your spot on the green. Grab something to eat & drink ~ craft beverages from Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company, Rock Cut Brewing Co., Snowy Peaks Winery & Elkins Distilling ... deli-

cious fare provided by Roaming Rations & Heff ’s Cowboy Kitchen. You may prefer to pre-order a lovely Picnic Box from Vino Giu, featuring cheese, charcuterie & accoutrement & pick up at Performance Park at time of show. (Call them to pre-order at 970-591-2528 or stop in at Vino Giu to place your order. One item/three item options are available).

Plan to join in on after party fun under the stars at Avant Garde Aleworks, complete with fire pit, lovely waterfalls and deliciously crafted beers. Laurent with Crepetopia will be set up there with his incredible crepe offerings, savory & sweet. The musicians will be playing, so be sure to head there for more incredible music.

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Hike With A Naturalist July 27-Sept. 7

Looking for a way to connect with other hikers who share your passions for exploring the natural and cultural history of the park? The Rocky Mountain Conservancy invites you to take part in our new Hike with a Naturalist classes this summer starting on July 27th and running through September 7th. The hikes will be led by Rocky Mountain Conservancy staff members who are excited to share their knowledge with you about unique locations in Rocky such as Lulu City, Ypsilon Lake, Estes Cone, and Loomis Lake. Each hike will meet with the RMC hiking guide at a designated trail location in the morning and participants should be prepared to hike all day for at least five miles with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet or more during the hike. Participants should bring plenty of water, warm layers, sunscreen, and a sack lunch on the day of the hike.

Please visit www.RMConservancy.org for more information about the following Hike with A Naturalist courses: Lulu City (Grand Lake side)-July 27th Ypsilon Lake-August 10th Estes Cone-August 24th Loomis Lake-September 7th The instructors for these guided hikes range by date, but each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge about the rich human history embedded in Rocky Moun-

tain National Park, as well as the biodiversity of the plants and animals found in each mountain ecosystem. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is proud to host instructors with highly diverse backgrounds in environmental science, outdoor recreation, early childhood education, and adult interpretive programming.

To register for one of our guided hikes or to learn more about the other field courses offered by RMC, give the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute a call at (970) 586-3262 or visit our website at rmconservancy.org.

Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast

There will be a Community Yard Sale and pancake breakfast held this Saturday, July 27 from 8 a.m until 12 p.m.

Pancake breakfast until 11 a.m.

These events will take place at the

Estes Park Masonic Lodge located at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Seller spaces are available for $20.00.

For more information, please call Mike Wold at 577-8585.

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Nonprofit Lunch And Learn: The Power Of Storytelling street. Or standing in line at Safeway! Why does your organization matter? Why should donors and volunteers support your work?

Jana Sanchez is the guest speaker for this workshop. Jana specializes in helping people magnify what they’re passionate about. She is skilled at connecting resources and people to create growth. With previous careers in both nonprofit fundraising and marketing, she's had opportunity to dive deeply into how crafting effective messages, rooted in honest emotion and built around clear action, attract lasting results.

Jana is the Executive Director of LaunchNo.CO, a nonprofit The Nonprofit Resource Center welcomes Jana organization helping compaSanchez to Estes Park for Lunch + Learn: The nies form, grow, and stay in Power of Storytelling. This event is made for anyone Northern Colorado. selling an idea or a mission. The event focuses on The cost to participate in this crafting the why behind the good work we do.

Lunch + Learn is $15, free for EPRNC Members. Registration is required; there is limited Nonprofit board, staff, and cheerleadspace and lunch is provided. The sumers are invited the Nonprofit Resource mer Lunch + Learn is also a field trip to Center’s summer Lunch and Learn: The an EPRNC member organization, Power of Storytelling on July 30, noonthanks to Crossroads Ministry of Estes 1:30 p.m. Share your purpose with pasPark for hosting this event.

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Lunch + Learn The Power of Storytelling

July 30, noon Hosted by Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park Guest Speaker: Jana Sanchez, Executive Director, LaunchNo.CO Presented by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

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It’s My Privilege.

Handling trauma is never a small matter. Combine it with altitude, and it can become a big deal. That’s why Jessica feels so privileged to work in her hometown alongside some of the country’s most highly trained EMS professionals, most with 20 years on the job and some with advanced expertise in ight operations. Training: it’s crucial when handling emergencies, especially those in the elevated place you call home.

Jessica Brown, EMS Paramedic Emergency & Trauma Services

Estes Park Medical Center is now Estes Park Health. New name, same independence that puts our community first.

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The asclepias varieties (milkweeds) are Watch at They can of course also check out the the only food for monarchs. The sap of beautiful milkweed (and other plants) at these plants is poisonous; it is what the Estes Valley Community Gardens. makes the monarchs themselves poiIt was a lovely monarch. sonous to their predators. After tasting one or two monarchs, and the resulting

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Bright Christmas Collecting School Supplies lowing items (please, no crayons): Glue sticks #2 pencils (mechanical or wood) 1” 3 ring binders Refillable, leak The new school year starts on August 20th and it’s time to start thinking of school supplies! Bright Christmas is ready to assist the families in our community who need help with the increasing expense of school supplies by taking donations of new supplies and, through the generosity of our donors, purchasing supplies. In partnership with Crossroads Ministry and the schools, qualified students can get their supplies at registration or at Crossroads starting on Wednesday, August 7th. If you are a family who would like help with supplies for your children, please contact Crossroads (970 577-0610) for more information.

You do not have to be an active Crossroads client to get assistance with this opportunity!

We are asking for donations of the fol-

proof, water bottles Wire bound sketch pads New backpacks for smaller kids You can drop off any new school supplies at MedX, 158 1st St. (just off Highway 7), or Ace Hardware at 561 Lone Pine Drive (behind the Ark on Hwy 34).

If you would like to donate funds to help us with the cost of purchasing school supplies, please send a check to Bright Christmas, P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO, 80517. We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible. You may contact Nancy at 970 481-4390 for more information.

This is our 35th year of providing a “helping hand” to our community’s families in need. Thank you for your continuing support of the Bright Christmas program.

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Save The Date! Estes Park Woman’s Club Garage Sale - August 31 Please mark Saturday, August 31, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on your calendar for the EP Woman’s Club Garage Sale fundraiser. It will be held at the Presbyterian Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Lane. You will find treasures, as well as a bake sale with wonderful baked goods. All proceeds stay in our community and support our many club projects.

Estes Park Woman’s Club was organized in 1912 with the purpose of bringing women together who are interested in building a better community. Over this past year, Estes Park Woman’s Club reached out to our community with financial support of over $14,000. Our projects include support of our schools,

library, museum, Rocky Mountain National Park and Crossroads.

Go to www.estesparkwomansclub.org or to our Facebook page for more information.

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.

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Let’s put your car payments into Reverse.

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It’s been around a long time. A young man, “well built and handsome�, was busily doing work for his trusting master. However, the master’s wife had other plans for this young man and invited him to ‘sleep with her’. When he continually rejected those advances, she tried to force herself upon him. He fled, leaving his robe in her hand. Guess what? Accusations: “He tried to force himself upon me and I screamed and he fled.� The result, as we all know, was that Joseph was imprisoned, for a time, until God released him to “save much people alive�.

We live in a time rife with accusations leveled against people, some guilty and some innocent. As in the account above, it often takes little or no evidence to ‘back up’ the accusation. Accusations are made, others become aware of them and ‘jump on the band wagon’ either repeating them or claiming to have been treated in the same way‌ often with ulterior motives like money or ‘favors’.

One of my sons is a policeman in a Denver suburb. Late one night this week he was on DUI patrol and pulled over a young woman who was driving erratically. Her BAC showed she was driving with three times the legal amount of alcohol in her system and could have easily caused an accident that would have resulted in injuries or death. My son said, “I am so glad for body-cams. They show exactly that I treat every person I arrest appropriately�. Every policeman knows what it means to be offered ‘favors’ if they would just ‘let it go’, or threats, saying the suspect would report abuse during the arrest. The ‘body-cam’ is a safeguard because you can’t argue with the video.

Fortunately, most people do not misinterpret innocent bodily touching with being something sexual or abusive. Years ago I entered a church building in Phoenix. From across the auditorium I heard a woman scream: â€?Stan!â€?, and she ran over to me and gave me a big hug. ‘I felt uncomfortable’ (have we heard that said about someone’s touching?) and so did the woman once she realized I wasn’t ‘Stan’‌but we did not accuse each other of anything wrong. In our current society it seems like most people are anxious to accuse others of something wrong and offensive.

So, how do we survive in a society that is so anxious to read into every action something evil? First of all, the Bible says: “Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.� Be careful not to put ourselves in situations or settings which can lead to or suggest wrong doing. While we don’t carry ‘bodycams’, we can meet people in public places where witnesses can testify to our behavior. As a counselor we were always taught to do counseling in a room where the door was open to others’ vision.

Second of all, if I am one of those who are so anxious to accuse others, I’d better understand what the Bible says about telling falsehoods (lies). The Bible says: “There are ‘seven things that God hates’, among them: “A lying tongue� and “a false witness that pours out lies�. No wonder! Satan is the ‘father of liars’!

So if you tell or repeat things about someone that is untrue, be aware that “All liars will have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstoneâ€? and such is well deserved because lies do so much damage. Remember James’ words: “Consider what a great forest is set on fire by such a small spark? The tongue also is a small fire‌It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself, set on fire by hell.â€?

Let’s turn that around! ‘ME2, I will speak truth! How about you? (Bob)

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Sweet Kitties Looking For New, Forever Homes!

Handsome Cappy is about 10 years old and a long haired, orange tabby.

He is a sweet and loving kitty that gets along with other cats, but should be an only kitty in his forever home.

His dad was a famous actor in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and recently passed away.

Sweet Squeak is about a year old, enjoys cuddling with other kitties and is very playful. He has grown up with and gets along with other cats and small dogs.

Cappy

Pretty Paws is two years old. She is an affectionate and playful cat. She gets along with other kitties but will do best as an only cat or someone that can spend time to acclimate her slowly. She is a big, beautiful girl.

You can meet Cappy, Squeak and Paws at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

Make sure to “Like� and follow the Estes Park Pet Association Facebook page to see other animals that may not be pictured this week.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a nonprofit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes).

The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Pet Association Extends Thanks The Estes Park Pet Association would like to say thank you to all of the local businesses who supported them during their fundraiser at the Snowy Grass Blues Festival. We are so grateful for your support and donation to our non-profit organization.

Together we make a difference!

Village Goldsmith, Inc. The Weathervane of Estes Park Hobert Office Services Alpenglow Images & Accents The Ore Cart

Simply Christmas Macdonald Book Shop A La Carte Kitchen Store Inspired Artisan Market & Studio (Natalie Patrick) Colorado Homestead Wear Me Out Tees Pawsitive Affirmations That Spoiled Dog (Cheyenne Talady) Mocha Angelo’s

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Artist Margaret Jensen Featured At Earthwood Collections

“Blossom Time, Apple Valley” 14 x 18 oil on canvas by Margaret Jensen.

Estes Park artist Margaret Jensen will be the featured artist for the month of August at Earthwood Collections. She will be joined, at the First Friday reception, by Max Wagner, jazz sax and Stu MacAskie, piano.

Margaret is nationally recognized for her vibrant, sensitive paintings of Colorado, Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains.

Come and join Margaret, Max and Stu for an entertaining, fun filled evening and reception. Along with the wonderful art and music there will be complimentary wine and refreshments. This will be happening Friday, August 3, from 5-8 p.m. at Earthwood Collections Gallery at 141 East Elkhorn Avenue.

Stop by and enjoy the evening with us.

FREE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR KIDS 18 & UNDER!

Estes Park School District is a proud partner in the Summer Food Service Program through CDE!

WHERE? Estes Park Elementary School Lunch Room (1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517) WHEN? Weekdays from June 3rd through August 2, 2019 (Closed on July 4/5) HOURS: Lunch: Noon to 1 PM Snack: 3:30 to 4 PM

Program Details Who Qualifies for Free Meals and Snacks?

Any Child under age 18. You don't have to be a resident of Estes Park, or be qualified for any state programs such Free & Reduced Lunch. All children are welcome to stop and grab a free nutritious lunch or snack!

What about adults and guardians?

Adults are welcome to join their children and grandchildren for just $3.50 per meal, and $1.00 per snack.

For information or details, please contact: Esther Friesen | Nutrition Services Coordinator 970.586.2361 ext. 3009 ***The Estes Park School District is an equal opportunity provider.

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Invitation To Burning Issues Program At The YMCA Of The Rockies

For you who are interested in current Russia he will spend five days with worldwide geopolitical affairs, please Mikhail Gorbachev and Vladimir Posjoin us in exploring: ner on citizen diplomacy opportunities.

For Burning Issues he will share some "Two sides of the coin: The Russians' points of view and perspectives of RusPoint of View" "Report from Europe: Brexit, NATO, sians from his staff, many interpreters, ambassador sources, his family (as a and the European Union" God-Father) in Perm, his university "What Will Be the Supreme Court's New Normal?"

"Hot Spots around the world."

The public - "Y" campers, Estes Park residents, and visitors to RMNP and our Estes Valley - all are invited to the 44th An- "Two sides of the coin: The Russians' Point of View" is this week’s topic at the Burning Issues program. nual Robert M. Lawrence Burning Issues Lecture Series English students, and other current for 2019, conducted at the "Y," free of sources. charge. The presentations will be every 8/5/19: "Report from Europe: Brexit, Monday at 7:30 p.m., July 15 - August NATO, and the European Union."

19, in the Hempel Auditorium.

Henry Weisser is a emeritus professor of 7/29/19: “Two Sides of the Coin: The History at Colorado State University.

Russian’s Point of View.” Dr. Milt GarAfter earning his Ph.D from Columbia rett is an internationally known consult- University Professor Weisser taught Hisant and executive coach to CEOs and tory for 39 years. The focus of his talk public officials. The owner and CEO of will be upon the current economic and Garrett Group International has had military changes occurring with Amerclients in seven countries. His major ica's basic allies. contributions, beginning in 1999, fo8/12/19: "What Will Be the Supreme cused on Russia’s economic recovery.

Court's New Normal?" Eric Waples, For the past 20 years, Garrett has worked former Headmaster of Fountain Valley across Russia’s 11-time zones with clients Schools of Colorado and Chair of Hisin 226 cites. This coming September, in tory and Government of the Potomac

School in McLean, VA, he taught courses on the Supreme Court for the past 47 years. While living in the Washington D.C. area, Mr. Waples and his students met with various Supreme Court justices and sat in on many cases. His presentation focus will be upon how the recent addition of Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh affect personal alliances, methods of constitutional interpretation and case outcomes. He will explore these questions in the context of end-of-term Court decisions involving the census, gerrymandering, the Peace Corps and other significant constitutional issues.

8/19/19: "Hot Spots around the world." John Roberts is a retired U.S. State Department officer. His service spanned deployments to U.S. outposts from the Middle East to Asia, including Vietnam. After retirement he taught in the International Affairs Department at Colorado State University. Based upon his overseas experience, he will discuss the many areas where the U.S. finds itself involved.

Directions: In Estes Park US 36 becomes Elkhorn St. Follow "US 36" and "RMNP" signs to Moraine Ave and turn left. In two miles, cross the intersection at Mary's Lake Rd., move to the left lane for 1/4 mi. County "66", plus "YMCA" signs take you left onto Tunnel Rd./66. (US 36 continues west into Rocky Mountain National Park.)

In 2.5 mi the YMCA entrance is on the right. From Tunnel Rd./66 to the "Y campus" is Association Drive. At the 2nd stop sign turn right into the parking lot and find a spot. The building on that right corner is Hempel Auditorium. The sign on Hempel faces Association Dr. and is not prominently visible - dark green lettering on the dark brown wall is partially obscured by evergreen trees. Please join us.

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Townsquare Media's Jeep Jaunt returns on Saturday, Aug. 24, with the trek from Johnstown to Estes Park raising awareness for suicide prevention. Half of the registration proceeds will be donated to local organizations Team Wellness & Prevention and Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Registration is $30 a car. A silent auction will also be hosted and all of the monies raised will be going to the charities. We'll start at Liberty Firearms Institute in Johnstown and caravan to the Estes Park Events Complex at 1125 Rooftop Way. Register today at newcountry991.com/jeepjaunt/

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Observatory Open House And Public Lecture This Saturday The Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/lecture this Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. The title of the lecture is “Uncovering a mystery at the edge of the solar system.” The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley. Aerospace engineer Mike Grusin will share recent findings from the NASA New Horizons spacecraft mission. Just this year, the spacecraft revealed insights into the farthest object in the Solar System that humanity has ever explored.

It was NASA scientists who had found the shadow of a strange object beyond Pluto, in a cold and remote part of the Solar System. Though the scientists could detect it with telescopes, they knew very little about it. Their best hope was the New Horizons spacecraft, which famously flew past Pluto in 2015. Knowing the spacecraft had sufficient fuel to go even farther, scientists sent it toward this mysterious object that might hold clues to the very formation of our Solar System. Grusin will offer his insights into what scientists found to help uncover a mystery.

Mike Grusin is an aerospace engineer and space enthusiast living in Boulder.

He has built spacecraft, fighting robots, haunted houses, and taught electronics

Photo courtesy NASA website

and programming to kids. He has worked with numerous groups, including the Colorado Space Grant Consortium and Sparkfun Electronics. He is now helping the University of Colorado to design experiments for the International Space Station.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot adjacent to

the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a question and answer period, lasts about an hour.

After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through the new 16 inch dome telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website

at: www.AngelsAbove.Org If you have any questions, please check the EPMO website at: www.AngelsAbove.org . The lecture is free to the public and no reservations are necessary.

Come and join the party and be ready to ask questions!

For more information, please call the observatory at 970-586-5668.

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Katmai: A Once In A Lifetime Experience

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visibility and drizzle. We were so happy the skies were clear and blue and we were on our way!

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by floatplane or boat from King Salmon; times are July & September.

Gary and I %! #% %" % "" % $ % there are no roads to get there. It is a 60were to go on this trip with my brother mile trip that took about 20 By: Kris Hazelton minutes by air. I knew we were It’s been on my bucket list forever. going to have an amazing trip Seeing, experiencing and photographing when I gazed out the window as the brown bears at Brooks Camp and we were coming in for a landBrooks Falls in Katmai National Park and ing on Naknek Lake and I could Preserve in Alaska. see the bears frolicking below Katmai National Park sprawls over four us, before our pontoons even million acres in southern Alaska. One of #$ # %$ % !!# % " !"" % "$! $ # % #%! #% #$ %$!% "" % $ touched the water! the park’s main draws, and its primary Aî‚?er landing, our plane thumped along claim to fame is the brown bears. Brown and his wife, and my sister and her hus- pilots have to balance the airplane, so on its floats toward the rocky beach band so, all three couples entered the lot- they need to know your weight and the bears are grizzly bears that live on the coast and have access to coastal food re- tery, for two cabins. We learned the more weight of your belongings before you can where the Brooks Camp employees were fly. Soon aî‚?er that, we climbed aboard eagerly waiting to greet us and take our flexibility in our travel dates equaled a sources like salmon. î ˘e only bears higher chance of receiving a reservation and before long, we took o and climbed luggage into camp. I must admit, the six larger than these brown bears, are polar skyward in a green and orange 1960 de of us were a bit giddy as we realized we so we noted in our application that we bears. î ˘e park has about 2,200 brown were about to start our summer advenwere available any date in July. We sent in Havilland Otter (which we discovered bears at the National Park Service’s last happened to be built the month before I ture. our entries and crossed our fingers. We count, with 60 or so “regularsâ€? that ocwas born!) We really lucked out on the got lucky on our first try and were noticupy Brooks Camp every summer. fied (almost two years ago) that weather during our trip, as many know, the weather in Alaska can we had won the drawing and we were able to start planning change moment to moment. î ˘e day aî‚?er our trip. We were all ecstatic!

We set a countdown to July 3- our flight, no floatplanes leî‚?

5, 2019 and time seemed to stand still. While we waited, we King Salmon until early were happy to have help araî‚?ernoon, ranging our flights/trip from the Katmai National Park con- due to low cessionaire, Katmailand.

% # ! %$ #% # # %!"%$!!# %$% # $ î ˘e time for our trip finally $ %" % " %!"% # $ #%$ " % #$ arrived! We took a flight to Anchorage where we all met, and then Katmai National Park is staed from took a 53 minute flight in a PennAir June 1 through September 17.

Our dream trip had been a long time in turbo prop airplane from Anchorage to the making. In order to visit Katmai NP the tiny town of King Salmon, where the airport is about the size of my oďŹƒce. and stay in Brooks Camp, you need to From there, we got a short shuttle ride to enter a lottery. We found applications the Katmai Air Service oďŹƒce for our were available online and each person may submit only one application. All ap- flight to Brooks Camp. Brooks Camp sits at the confluence of Naknek Lake and the plications have an equal chance by ranBrooks River. Before boarding the floatdom drawing with a $25 application fee plane, we were pointed towards a scale per room. Note: all July dates and most

% " $% #$ % $! # %" # % # % " % and instructed to weigh in for the flight.

When traveling by floatplane, don’t be alarmed when they tell you to hop on a scale, and don’t worry, they hide the numbers behind the check-in desk. î ˘e

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Aî‚?er exiting our plane, we were immediately led up to the visitors’ center for the “Brooks Camp Bear School 101,â€? meant to keep visitors and the bears coexisting peacefully. Everyone who enters Katmai must participate in this important orientation. In this 20-minute presentation, we learned there are no “bear freeâ€? areas at Katmai. î ˘ey told us it is likely we would have close encounters with bears while we were here.

We were instructed about the rules of the park, which are: absolutely no food items in your backpacks, pockets, or on your person. î ˘is includes gum, candy, snacks, everything! Food is only to be

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bears we have here in Estes Park, I wanted to remember them all, so we can try to co-exist with “our bears� in the very same way!

Brooks Camp is a unique place, where bears are given the right-of-way. It’s very unlike Yellowstone or Glacier NP. Within Katmai, bears are less likely show curiosity or defensiveness towards people when we maintain distances greater than 50 yards. î ˘e bears don’t see humans as a food source, or a threat. Ever since they implemented bear school, they have not had one single human/bear incident in 35 years! î ˘at in itself, is amazing.

Aî‚?er the orientation, the

it! Aî‚?er several bear encounters such as mize potential human-wildlife interacthis, our group joked that this was like tions between park visitors and the brown bears by elevating pedestrian traf- the scariest, most exciting game of hide fic away from the bear’s feeding and rest- and seek we had ever played! You just never know where the bears will show ing areas. A floating bridge had previously been used since 1982 and was up! frequently subject to closures due to We eventually made it to the Ries “bear jams.â€? A “bear jam’ is when a bear platform, just down from the falls, where decides to park itself in any given area of we watched some very big brown bears the park, causing pedestrian traďŹƒc to catching their fill of salmon as they swam come to a complete stop. Such incidents by. î ˘e Ries platform is 100 yards are now greatly reduced by the new-ele- downstream from the falls, and is a spot vated bridge and boardwalk, resulting in where many mama bears come with their the safer and timelier movement of park babies to fish. It is a much safer haven for visitors across Brooks River. î ˘e new the younger, less dominant bears and the bridge also oers beautiful overlook lomoms with cubs. cations from which park visitors can obWe then went up to the Falls Platform. serve the river and its abundant wildlife. Only 40 people are allowed on the Fall’s As soon as we got to the bridge, we im- viewing platform at a time. We had no mediately saw bears in every direction! It trouble getting to the platform but was incredible. learned that sometimes, there is a waiting Aî‚?er observing the bears from the list. Rangers and volunteers take names conbridge and oband will page you with a restaurant-type sumed in the servation decks pager when it is your turn to visit the dining hall or the picnic area for a couple of Falls Platform. When it is crowded, which is enclosed inside an electric ranger prehours, we set guests are allowed one hour at the platfence. You may only carry plain water sented all out to go to form at a time. You are allowed to get with you. You must remain at least 50 of us with Brooks Falls. back on the list to go out again later in yards from any bear at all times and Katmai have that the day.

We all move back if a bear moves closer. When 2019 lapel one, iconic It was amazing to watch the hierarchy hiking, stay alert and make sounds, talk- pins deBrooks Falls of the bears at the falls. One bear comes ing, clapping or singing-so bears know signed with image in our in, goes to the best spot and begins to you’re there. If a bear gets too close, don’t a bear and heads, where a fish.

A few minutes later, another more run, it may think you’re prey. Speak to a salmon giant brown dominant bear comes along and causes the bear in a firm, but calm voice. Make that indibear is standing the first bear to take a less desirable fishyourself look large and give the bear the cated we at the lip of the ing spot, to give way to the larger bear. A right of way. When traveling throughout had “gradfalls, poised to bit later, a more dominant bear moves in, the park, avoid surprising bears and uated� bear #&( + %# , ) & +, +"* ,&(,' )**%# ,)(+,* & catch a jumping takes the best spot, on the lip of the falls make your presence known. It is best to school, and and the other, less dominant bears below salmon in its +*$&!', '+!, ,*$+, +)(',*&, )* $,"%'$ talk and travel in groups. Alerting bears sent us the falls, all re-arrange themselves acmouth and I with your voice can be especially impor- happily cording to couldn’t wait to see that and capture that tant where visibility is limited. (yet maybe a bit nervously) on our way. their pecking image myself.

Remember, however, that you are not We checked in at the front desk of order. î ˘is î ˘e 1.2-mile trail to Brooks Falls is making noise to scare bears away, only to Katmailand, Inc. who had loaded our happens all beautiful, it’s lined by pine and birch alert them to your presence. gear and luggage onto a wheeled cart and day long, and trees, moss and lichens.

It is an easy hike î ˘ese rules were so important to rewe headed down the trail toward our it is so interand handicapped accessible.

It’s easy that member and when thinking of the black cabins. path! esting to is, IF a bear isn’t in your A�er checking out our tiny, but adeWhen traveling anywhere throughout watch. quate cabins, complete with two sets of the area, you must always be aware that bunk beds each, a shower stall with a cloth curtain, and a you may encounter a bear, anywhere.

We were happily strolling along the small enclosure with a path and rounded a corner and disflush toilet, we went covered a big, brown bear apout to explore the proaching us on the path. We did new bear viewing just as we were instructed, stepped bridge. î ˘is new o the path a few feet, talked loudly bridge, which to each other and waited for the was just recently bear to pass.

We discovered he had completed, was the tall grasses just a ducked into designed to few feet from us, and aî‚?er a bit of help minihesitation, we walked on past the point where we had spotted the bear going into the tall grass. î ˘ere may have been some nervous $)**%# , %*$,()# +(',)*,& (, (&& ' singing as we passed, but we made && %# ,&"",! (%# ,*$+,(+ &(!,$+)*,%#, )' ) ) , ) %#

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)# ,&",*$+, +'*',)*, (&& ', ) ,)(+,*$+(+,*&," "%'$ , $+ ,)(+,(+ %(+!,*&, % +, +)(',(% $*,&", ) ,)#!,*&,'*) , , )(!',"(& ,*$+ know we’d be stopped not once, but twice, by bears sleeping on the trail.

More “bear jams.â€? You encounter these bears completely by accident; you’re walking on the trail, round the corner and bam, there are two gigantic brown bears asleep on the trail. You don’t have any other choice than to change your plans, relax and wait for them to wake up and move on. î ˘e good thing about this is, walking down these trails you can make fast friends with perfect strangers.

We found that we oî‚?en teamed up with others, shared fun bear stories as well as our anxiousness and we all chattered incessantly about our experiences.

When the bears finally moved on, we kept a slightly-louder-than-normal rambling conversation going and again, there might have been singing.

We got back to camp where there was a big commotion going on. We learned that a mama bear had come into camp, instructed her two spring cubs to climb up a tree, right next to the dining hall and then she proceeded to head down to the Brooks River to fish by herself. (some time without the kids!) Rangers didn’t know how long the %'$%# ,*$+,") ',#+)(,*$+,'$&(+,%', *%' ,&#+,&",*$+,& !+'*, +)(',)*, )* )% mama would be gone, so a %#,$%', &""% + perimeter had to be set up to not only protect the cubs, but also to or more! who want the area to remain as natural protect the guests who were out and Bear viewing never gets boring. of an environment as possible).

Watching these huge bruins jump and If you’re loving these stories and want to about in camp, when the mama bear grab (oî‚?en unsuccessfully) for a salmon be a part of it here at home, up at the falls came back to tend to her cubs. Aî‚?er an hour or so, a ranger’s shout went up outis unbelievable. It was especially fun to and throughout Katmai NP, streaming side the dining hall, watch the younger subadult bears, (think since July 2012, are the park’s webcams, warning people to stay clumsy teenagers). î ˘ey would experiset up by Explore.org, (there are four where they were, or ment to see how they could best catch a cameras aimed on brown bear fishing salmon. î ˘ey’d start by snorkeling, sub- areas) which have turned the local bears get inside a structure. merging their eyes and muzzles, but into social media celebrities. Katmai also î ˘e tables emptied as keeping their ears above to the water to has a Facebook page where you can enjoy people ran to the windows to observe. listen for danger or other bears apphotos and monitor the action.

Mama bear had reproaching, and use the “dash and grab�

Aî‚?er a few hours at the falls, we detechnique. î ˘ey dash into a huge school cided to head back to camp. Little did we turned, she was trotAnother interesting fact is that there is such an abundance of salmon at this time of year that the bears only want to eat the fattiest parts of the fish, in order to bulk up during the summer months. Aî‚?er catching a salmon, we watched the bears only eat the brains, the skin and the roe, which are the three fattiest portions of the fish. î ˘e rest of the fish (the part that we humans would love to have) are discarded into the river, only to be picked over by others, be it young cubs, eagles or the seagulls. By November, when these bears are ready to hibernate, they will have doubled their spring weight, the larger males weighing in at 1,000 pounds

of salmon in the river, grabbing whatever unlucky fish they could find. Speed and skill, not size and strength, determine success with this technique.

We also chuckled as we watched a subadult as he tried catching fish by standing at the bottom of the falls on his hind legs, swatting at the jumping salmon and knocking them o balance as they tried to jump up the falls to spawn. Some onlookers cheered when a bear finally caught a fish or when a salmon eventually succeeded and made it to the top of the falls and sped on their way upstream. (even though cheering is actually frowned upon by the rangers

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Experiences such as these happened all throughout our stay at Brooks Camp. î ˘ere are too many stories to tell in this small space, but this trip couldn’t have been any more thrilling or fun. It’s true, when you stay at Brooks Camp, you will have bear encounters, and if you follow the instructions of the rangers, you will be safe. î ˘is trip definitely rates as the best ever, as far as Gary and I are concerned. We had amazing encounters, learned so much and seriously had the time of our lives.

For information on rates and reservations for Katmai National Park and Brooks Lodge, visit www.nps.gov/katm/index.htm and Katmailand.com.

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Weed Roundup This Saturday 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 12th Annual

accepted at this event. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores.

The June 23rd Monitored Weed Dropoff was a great success – over 250 bags of weeds were collected! Another Monitored Weed Drop-off is scheduled for

Weed Roundup will be held this Saturday, July 27th from 9:00 to noon located behind the new recycling center at 666 Elm Road (follow the signs). Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) volunteers will be on hand to answer weed questions and unload your bags. Educational displays and information will be available from Larimer County and Master Gardeners. 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.

Unauthorized drop-offs at this location are considered theft of services. Weeds and trash can be disposed of yeararound at Waste Management for a fee.

No bags of non-weed materials will be

August 24th. These events are being made possible with the support from Estes Land Stewardship Association, the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Estes Valley Land Trust, and donations.

Fourteen Very Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley weed booklets are available year around at the Estes Valley Library and in the summer at the Thursday Farmers Market Master Gardener’s booth.

Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) meets the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Room at US Bank. The next meeting is August 1st. For more information about ELSA contact elsa. weeds@gmail.com

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America In Bloom Judges To Visit Estes Park Professional volunteer judges from the America in Bloom (AIB) national awards program will visit Estes Park, CO on July 25-26. This is Estes Park’s sixth year as an America in Bloom participant, and it is one of the many proud and passionate communities across America working on local revitalization programs. Participants experience better cooperation among municipal, commercial, and residential sectors because everyone works toward a common goal.

In addition to receiving a detailed written evaluation from the judges citing strengths and opportunities for improvement, participants receive a special mention for what the judges deem to be an extraordinary project or program. Additional awards that can be earned includes: Population category winner

Outstanding achievement award – the “best of the best� over all participants in each of the evaluated criteria Special awards Community Champion YouTube Video

glas Airhart & Melanie Riggs.

Douglas Airhart is a Professor of Horticulture in the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville.

He teaches production horticulture (landscaping, nursery, greenhouse), turf,

Judges will be evaluating the community’s efforts in the areas of flowers, landscaped areas, urban forestry, environmental efforts, celebrating heritage, community vitality, and overall impression.

The judging team members are Dou-

and provides FFA training and contests in nursery and floriculture. He serves on the Cookeville Tree Board. He is a Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist; has managed the Arboretum Certification Program of the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council; and provides assistance to regional Tree Boards. He has published articles on consumer horticulture and tree care technologies and has

coordinated grant projects about tree care and maintenance.

Melanie Riggs, New Rochelle, New York, began her career as a horticulturist for the Wildcliff Museum Greenhouses where she worked as the greenhouse Exhibitions Director for many years. Melanie graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Plant Science and Botany. She subsequently has studied Landscape Design and has graduate coursework in Botany. Her passion for plants and gardens compliments her passion for travel. Melanie has traveled extensively throughout Europe, South and Central America, Southeast Asia, North Africa and North America.

To date, more than 250 communities from 45 states have participated in the program and more than 22 million people have been touched by it. Awards will be announced October 3-5, 2019 at AIB’s National Symposium & Awards Celebration, held this year in St. Charles, Illinois.

The Baldpate Inn Presents Its 2019 Summer Enchanted Evenings

July 29 - August 2 Monday, July 29 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ homemade chips & coleslaw Tuesday, July 30 Monte Cristo Sandwich w/ tomato salad Wednesday, July 31 Breakfast Burrito w/ green chili on the side Thursday, Aug 1 Chicken Alfredo w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, Aug 2 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ clam chowder soup

August 5 - August 9 Monday, Aug 5 Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ homemade chips & vegetables Tuesday, Aug 6 Patty Melt Sandwich & tomato salad Wednesday, Aug 7 Taco Salad w/ Chicken Thursday, Aug 8 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Aug 9 Salmon Salad Croissant w/ homemade chips & clam chowder soup All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. 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 29th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, July 26th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm). Prepaid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center at our NEW location 1760 Olympian Lane.

Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 1:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Join or renew membership for 2019!

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Balance, Mah Jongg, Tai Chi, crafts, games, and other activities.

NEW dedicated location and space !

On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at 7 p.m., The Baldpate Inn is pleased to welcome Bruce Davies as the first in their series of speakers for their Summer Enchanted Evenings. Bruce will be speaking on Birds in the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Professional local historian and naturalist Bruce Davies brings his Bird Talk to the Bald Pate Inn on July 31st as part of the continuing series Summer Enchanted Evenings. Bruce is a native Coloradoan, long time Estes Park resident, and owner/ operator of Tour Estes Park.

After having conducted downtown historic tours for the museum and working as a concierge for the historic Stanley Hotel he decided to open his own guide service doing history and nature tours and guided snowshoe tours into Rocky Mountain National Park. Six years later Bruce has conducted over 500 tours for thousands of people from all over the world and has a five-star rating and Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor

Including those birds that are migratory and those that are year-round residents, our part of the world hosts over 300 different species of birds. Bruce asks that you bring your smart phone to this interactive talk about birds of the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park as together we will be learning some of the habits and characteristics of some of Bruce's favorite birds as well looking up some of the various bird calls.

The Summer Enchanted Evenings at the Baldpate Inn, on Highway 7, are held every Wednesday throughout the summer beginning at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and refreshments are provided in the Key Room. The Baldpate Inn would love for you to be able to join them for the talk. If you would like to enjoy a soup and salad buffet for dinner before the presentation, you can call and make reservations at 970-586-KEYS (5397) or call for any other questions about the presentation.

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Salud Family Health Centers - National Health Center Week - August 4-10

Salud Family Health Center is proudly participating in National Health Center Week to raise awareness about the critical mission of community health centers.

Health centers, like the Salud Family Health Center in Estes Park, provide preventive and primary care services to 28 million people nationwide. Without them, we cannot curb health care costs and protect communities from preventable diseases. Health care centers provide care to people who disproportionately suffer from chronic disease and lack access to affordable quality care.

Health centers are not just healers, we are innovators who look beyond medical charts to address factors that may cause poor health such as poverty, substance

use, mental illness, and lack of nutrition.

At the Estes Park Salud Family Health Center we provide medical, dental, pharmacy and behavioral health care services.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

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YMCA of the Rockies To Host The Global Leadership Summit Aug. 8-9th

The YMCA of the Rockies will be hosting The Global Leadership Summit August 8-9th (Thursday & Friday) in Hyde Chapel at the Estes Park Center. This is the second time the YMCA has hosted this event.

The Global Leadership Summit is a world-class, two-day event broadcast LIVE in HD from Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago. Hundreds of locations in North America join together to broadcast this event featuring world-renowned faculty members who deliver a unique blend of vision, inspira-

tion, and practical leadership skills. Leaders worldwide leverage the Summit to sharpen their skills and to unleash the full potential of their teams.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Everyone has Influence.” No matter where your influence is — in your family, school, work or church — you are invited to join 405,000 of

your peers to learn how to maximize it.

At the conference, you will Be provided with a unique blend of vision, inspiration and skills you can immediately apply Learn from a faculty representing multiple sectors and backgrounds Experience the Sum-

mit as a resource to transform yourself and community Network with influencers in your community who are committed to living out God’s purposes in our world.

To register for the conference, or for further questions, please contact the Associate Chaplin, Rev. Adam Johnson at AJohnson@ymcarockies.org To learn more about the conference, please check out their website at globalleadership.org/global-leadershipsummit

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GREAT CONDO WITH RIVER VIEWS, west of downtown, ideal income rental property-as it is now or a mountain/fishing retreat.1bdrm/1bath, end unit with kitchen & bath remodeled. Wood stove & private deck. VR license transfers to Buyer.

WHY BUY A 2ND HOME you’ll use only a few weeks a year? There is a variety of flexible timeshares at Rams Horn Resort. Awarded Gold Crown Distinction so you’ll always have a wonderful experience on your Rocky Mountain getaway to Estes Park. Starting at $1,500.

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TTHIS 3 BEDRM HOME has everything you are looking for! Spectacular views of The Continental Divide abound. The Great room offers vaulted beam ceiling & wood floors leading into kitchen/dining w/fireplace, master suite & wonderful outdoor living areas.

VIEW FALL RIVER, MOUNTAINS & WILDLIFE from this extensively remodeled condo. All furnishings included. Move in day you close. Pool, picnic areas. Sit by & listen to the river. Five minutes to Rocky Mtn Natl. Park.

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Aerial Surveys Of Moose In Rocky Mountain National Park Park staff began a moose research project in 2017, to better understand how moose use habitat in RMNP. Moose presence has been increasing annually on both the east and west sides of the park, with recent reports showing animals observed in every major drainage in the park.

As part of this research, park staff are collaring up to 40 moose throughout the park. Information on moose population size, population growth rate, and carrying capacity as well as habitat use will be

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(i.e. information on the number of cows, calves and bulls in the population). While this aerial survey is designed to best collect information on moose, it is an excellent opportunity to obtain information on the park’s elk population size and composition on the summer range as well. This data will be collected using an infrared, or thermal imaging, camera, as well as with high definition color video. Infrared capability allows for improved detection of animals in thick forests and wetlands.

gathered from this research. Moose have not been previously GPS collared in the park, and affixing collars will assist greatly in collecting this important information.

Beginning Monday, July 22, through this week, an aerial survey of moose and elk on the summer range will be taking place in a variety of locations in the park. These flights will be taking place early each morning. The flights will produce information on the number of moose and elk on the landscape, as well as composition information

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• 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3047 sq ft • Main Level Living, 2 Master Suites • Great Views, Private Setting, 1.29 Acres

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www.341HomesteaderLn.com www.EstesParkResortForSale.com 2222 Highway 66 #12 $495,000 $4,900,000 $875,000 • Beautiful Victorian condo in wooded nook • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4284 sq ft • Spacious Home, Gourmet Kitchen • Borders MacGregor Ranch, 2 Workshops

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Ranch Meadow Condo 1590 Raven Ave. Unit K.

World Ranger Day Celebrated At Rocky Mountain National Park Weds., July 31 The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. The free program will be held on Wednesday, July 31, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. Join us for the viewing of the new international documentary, “Ranger to Ranger.” This inspiring film follows the epic journey of acclaimed Indigenous musician Dan Sultan and a group of Indigenous Australian Rangers as they travel to Kenya, Africa, to share knowledge, culture and music with a tribe of Maasai Community Rangers.

The International Ranger Federation (IRF) was founded to support the work of rangers as the key protectors of the world’s protected areas. At the 2006 World Ranger Congress in Scotland, IRF delegates decided that July 31 of each year, beginning in 2007, would be a day dedicated to world rangers. The first World Ranger Day fell on the 15th anniversary of the founding of IRF on July 31, 1992.

In 1872, Yellowstone National Park in the United States became the world’s first federally designated national park.

Since then, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, over 100,000 protected areas, representing more than 10% of the earth’s landmass, have been established around the world.

The English word “ranger” reflects the guardians of the Royal Forests in 14th century England, protecting the King’s lands from poachers. Today, rangers in protected areas throughout the world continue this role for the public.

Rangers are the key force protecting these resources from impairment. They do this through law enforcement, environmental education, community relations, fighting fires, conducting search and rescues, and in many other ways.

Come show your support for the rangers of the world at this free program Wednesday, July 31, 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit the park website at www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

Desirable end unit with lots of common area outside. 3BR, 2.5BA, Fireplace, Loft, 2 Car Garage. Patio with mountain views. $419,900.

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1450 Prospect Mountain Drive Enjoy unsurpassed vistas of Rocky Mountain National Park & Continental Divide from this home on top of Prospect Mountain.

Custom built, one owner. Secluded, treed setting, short walk to Prospect Mountain Trail for hiking. 3 bedroom, 3 baths Great room plus family room and 2 wrap around decks to enjoy! $598,000

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2837 Eagle Cliff Lane This 3 bedrm home has everything you are looking for! Spectacular views of The Continental Divide abound. The Great room offers vaulted beam ceiling & wood floors leading into kitchen/dining w/fireplace, master suite & wonderful outdoor living areas. $569,000

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COZY CABIN IN THE WOODS

C Cabin on 1.79 acres is nestled in the trees and ssurrounded by amazing rock outcroppings that w will provide endless entertainment for the explore ers out there! 2 bedroom / 1 full bath, kitchen w with dining area, washer/dryer hook ups. Living rroom has walls of windows and beautiful stone fi fireplace. Enjoy snow capped mountain views ffrom the deck. Close to Estes Park & RMNP and e easy commute to Lyons & Longmont. Adjacent 1 1.38 acre lot also available for $85K. This is it...your perfect mountain getaway! 597 Meadowview Drive. $380,000 Call Mindy

MOVE IN READY

Elizabeth Guild and Lizzie’s Boutique By: Judi Smith

Elizabeth Guild is the oldest continuous thrift store in Estes Park. Dating back to the early 1970s, they have assisted Estes Valley residents with disposal of unwanted, but still serviceable “stuff ”, and purchases that same “stuff ” by folks with a use for it. I spoke with

Come see this comfortable 3 bedroom 2 bath home situated on .3 of an acre in Carriage Hills.

Enjoy a beautiful view of Twin Sisters while relaxing in the living room enjoying a fire in the gas log fireplace. The kitchen has 18” tile flooring, an island with granite countertop and is open to the adjacent dining area with a walk-out to both a covered and uncovered patio area. A large laundry/office is located off the kitchen and has access to the two car garage. Beautifully cared for and move-in ready. $499,000. Call Trisha for an appointment to view 2031 S. Morris Court.

WELCOME TO WONDERVIEW VILLAGE!

3 bed/2.5 bath townhome offers a warm & iinviting atmosphere w/ main level living.

C Cathedral ceilings & F/P in the Great Room.

C Custom luxury finishes throughout w/ speccial focus on the kitchen. Private Master S Suite has well appointed bath. Walk out lo lower level w/ private patio, family room, 2 b bedrooms & luxury bath. 1 car garage. Enjoy m mountain views, walk to downtown & RMNP is just up the road. Use as a primary residence, weekend getaway or investment property.

151 Willowstone Drive $499K Call Mike

PEACEFUL CONDO LIVING

Nicely maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath condo in the peaceful complex known as Fall River Condos. Close to town for convenience but yet far away enough from the hustle and bustle of the crowds. Updated with new flooring, the open floor plan has a spacious eat-in kitchen, living room with gas log fireplace and walk out to deck where you will enjoy overlooking the private open space with abundant wildlife, mountain views and distant sound of Fall River. Shared laundry.

Call Trisha for an appointment to view 509C Fall River Lane, offered for $259,000.

Board President Susan Henshaw. Manager David Trabold and two part-time cashiers are joined by 30 volunteers, striving to meet the Guild’s goal of serving with an “attitude of gratitude.” Always looking for additional assistance, Susan said to invite anyone with “spare” time to consider volunteering.

The median age of residents here is now 59 and we are over an hour from other towns with medical facilities.

So having a wellequipped local hospital is of immense importance. The profits from The Guild operations support the Estes Park Health Foundation. On Monday, July 22, they delivered a check for $50,000. In addition they do their part for Paint the Town Pink, contributing that donation to the 3D mammogram drive. Over nearly 50 years, the Guild has contributed over four million dollars ($4,000,000) toward medical equipment and education for medical careers in our community. That is a tremendous contribution!

The Guild moved recently into larger quarters, just doors away where they can incorporate Lizzie’s into the same store and still have room to walk down the aisles. Just in time for the August sale of discounted coats and jackets, school clothes, backpacks and school supplies, in itself a benefit to the community.

Check it out!

Each month they have more and more donations. The problem, of course, is that they cannot keep everything. Storage space is limited. Please do not bring items that are not clean, need repair, or simply have outlived their useful life.

Also do not bring large furniture or appliances. They do not accept electronics

including TVs and computers. Mattresses, baby items, or medical equipment and supplies are prohibited by law, yet drop-offs still appear on the security cameras. There are other ways to recycle.

Each evening the volunteers clear out all bins, sending hi-end, brand name items and collectibles to Lizzie’s Boutique; saving holiday décor and other appropriate items for the Holiday House on Thanksgiving weekend; and placing salable items (subject to space) on the sales floor. They receive an abundance of clothing, but would love to have additional home accent pieces, small furniture and things such as tools, gloves, and accessories for hime improvement, vehicle repair, gardening, DIY projects, or barbeque. Also safety glasses, hardware, and hardhats.

The more difficult step is to find places to take things that they cannot sell here.

Thus, they have been expanding recycling and “passing on” methods. Eighty percent (80%) of unsellable (here) items are redirected to others who can use them. They donate perfectly good clothing that will not sell here, to a Reservation in Wyoming, They have USAgain containers for unsellable clothing.

(There are also some by Dollar General and by the Community Center.) They

take bags of of leftovers to the Goodwill stores on the Front Range. And they work together with Viillage Thrift Shop as well, sharing ways to recycle things they cannot use. Working together we accomplish so much more!

Before the move, the lack of space was also becoming an issue for the public as each year they drew record numbers of shoppers! In part, this is because the populace has become aware that shopping in thrift stores is not only easy on the bank account, but also of immense benefit to the Earth as it avoids packaging, transporting, and manufacturing (as well as disposing) contributions to greenhouse gases.

So, do your part-go thrift shopping once a month! Remember, the more you buy, the more space they have, the more they can accept, and the more they can contribute!

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8th Annual Restorative Justice Golf Tournament August 10th

Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is seeking players and sponsors for its 8th Annual Golf Tournament to be held on August 10, 2019 at the Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course.

The tournament uses a 4-person modified scramble format, and golfers of all abilities are encouraged and welcome to play. The $80 player fee includes green fees, golf cart, free range balls, goodie bag, door prizes, tournament prizes* and post-tournament BBQ reception catered

ious levels of sponsorship, beginning at $100, that include banner displays and sign recognition on the course, special contest sponsorship and listing in the program.

Proceeds from the tournament enable EVRJP to fulfill its mission of creating a restorative community through facilitation of proactive and responsive processes that enhance cooperation, encourage understanding and strengthen relationships.

1017 Pine Knoll Raven Rock Development 3/Beds 2/Baths 1,872sf 10+ Acre Parcel Already Subdivided Spacious One Level Living Accomodation Zoning $525,000 $2,550,000 517 Big Thompson Avenue #310 (directly across from Safeway) (970) 586-8300

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Build Your Dream Home 6 lots available in Grey Fox Estates a quality subdivision. Secluded and wooded lots with a view. Building envelope for increased privacy. Covenants to ensure quality construction of primary residence & guest house. All utilities in the area. Lots range from $149,000$195,000. Lots located on Grey Fox Drive and Green Pine Court.

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2018 winning team; Eric Rose, Curt Plassmeyer, Jerry Twigg & Mark Swallow.

by Smokin’ Dave’s at The Hangar. Sign up as an individual player, group or team. Check in and registration begins at 7 a.m., followed by a putting contest at 7:15 a.m. and an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Support EVRJP while promoting your business and services to tournament participants. The tournament offers var-

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Beautiful home in the highly desirable B B Black Canyon Hills Subdivision, tucked in into the evergreens with outstanding vi views. Wonderfully updated with highqu quality counters, windows, doors as well as lots of fantastic built-in cabinets, cl closets, and shelving. Beautiful moss ffireplace with two openings on two fi le levels. Master loft bedroom, walls of w windows, high ceilings, wrap-around d deck, oversized garage, and wonderful floor plan make this lovely mountain home a place you will never want to leave. $685,000

To register, sponsor and/or request additional information, visit the tournament website at www.sites.google.com/estes.org/rjgolf or call 970-577-3829. For more information about EVRJP, visit www.estes.org/restorativejustice. * Tournament prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and special hole contests.

will be held at Coffee on the Rocks from 6-9 p.m. A big thanks to Chuck for helping us continue Thursday nights of music at Coffee on the Rocks.

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Bluegrass Jam At Coffee On The Rocks The bluegrass group, Restless and Friends will be playing at Coffee on the Rocks this Saturday morning from 9 a.m.-12 noon. Also, beginning in August, a Thursday night Bluegrass jam

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1090 Woodland Court Soaring ceilings, fine wood finishes are just the start of what this gorgeous home offers. Included adjoining out lot can never be developed; the private sanctuary feeling stays forever. Meticulously updated, well-maintained, this beautiful, comfortable home will make mountain dreams come true. $693,000 Text 883227 8322 to 9 970-237-4137 0 23 3

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Time For Nine, Wine And Dine Hey golfers, it's time for Nine, Wineand Dine again at the Estes Park 18 hole golf

course! Now that our weather has "normalized" somewhat, we are ready to play some late afternoon golf with our BFFs, be they the gals, the guys, spouses or sin-

gle or if you just want to meet someone new. This is just plain fun!

The dates are: Times are: 4:00 p.m.

July 31st st August 21 4:00 p.m.

September 18th 3:30 p.m.

Check in 30 minutes prior to play Cost per person $33.00 includes green fee, cart and $3.00 prize money You may use your passes for green fees and carts, but must contribute $3.00 for prize money.

Must register at Pro Shop front desk for 9 Holes and state whether you are going to "Wine & Dine or just whine" (about your game). Call 970-586-8146 for more information.

Estes Park's Own Riverside Ramblers Dixieland/Jazz Band To Perform Wednesday, July 31 In Performance Park The Riverside Ramblers have been entertaining audiences in Estes Park for over 20 years. The musicians come from a range of professions, but join together

Riverside Ramblers personnel (and their diverse backgrounds) are: trombone-Walt Steige (civil/structural/electrical engineer and co-owner of Mac-

to provide an entertaining evening of lively New Orleans style dixieland music.

Their concert will include several familiar tunes, including: Down By the Riverside (their theme song), Ballin' the Jack, High Society, Easy Winners, Baby Face, Chicago, and of course, When The Saints Go Marching In. Joining the group this year, as their announcer, will be Walter Borneman. He is author of several nonfiction historical books, many of which offer unique perspectives of World War II. His emphasis on the personal experiences of individual soldiers and sailors provides a rich portrait of America in 1941.

Be sure to mark your calendar to enjoy the Riverside Ramblers concert at Performance Park at 7:00 p.m. on July 31.

donald Book Shop in Estes), trumpet/cornet-Greg Miles (painter and owner of Studio Fine Art and Framing in Estes), tenor horn-Robert Burkhardt (former Head of School at the Eagle Rock School ), piano-Scott Wilsek (former math teacher and "Mr. Flying Fingers of silent movie nights at the Estes Historic Park Theater), guitar & vocals-Seth Richmond (Priest at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Estes) Dave McAfee-drums (formerly in the insurance business), Rod Christian-tuba (former management/marketing professor), Randy Amen (chemical engineer and inventor of Plastaid products), and Robert Keep, music teacher and owner of Highland Music and Gifts).

Help Boy Scout Reduce Emergency Response Time And Add Vehicle Bay To Glen Haven Fire House #2 Today My name is Matthew Argo. For my Eagle Scout Project, I will be adding an extension to the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire House #2, which will minimize response time in case of a fire and/or medical emergency.

A vehicle that will fight wildfire and structure fires will be housed in this new addition and will greatly reduce the amount of time for firefighters to respond to a call. It is necessary to house vehicles so that the water tanks used to fight fires do not freeze, and vehicles are

land in Glen Haven and in 2006 built the house they presently live in.

I feel that since the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department (GHAVFD) is a volunteer fire department and all their money comes from fundraising and grants, that I can make a difference in this community by giving back to an area that I feel is special. I want others, as well as future generations, to enjoy what makes Glen Haven what it is.

The community of Glen Haven is neither a municipality nor a taxing district,

Tennis Anyone?

constantly charged for use at any time.

Why did I decide to do my project in Glen Haven? My great, great, great grandfather W. S. Rudolph was one of the original members and promoters of the Glen Haven Association. His cabin still stands and is still owned by the family. Also, my grandparents purchased

and the GHAVFD is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit Colorado corporation. The cost of this project will run between $16,000 and $20,000, and will be funded completely through donations and fundraising events. Please consider making a donation, to help me build this extension, to GHAVFD, P.O. Box 53, Glen Haven, CO 80532 and put in the memo line Eagle Scout Project.

Residents and summer visitors are invited to join the Estes Park tennis community. We play at the courts in Stanley Park, near the high school. Men’s and women’s doubles on weekday mornings – mixed doubles on Sunday evenings,

followed by dinner at a local restaurant for those wanting to participate. We would love to see you out on the courts.

For more information, call Sally at 970577-9752.

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Rotary Golf Tourney Exceeds Goals, Thanks To Sponsors The 23rd Rotary Tournament for Scholarships exceeded its financial goals and provided a day of great golf for 64 participants on June 29.

“We broke all records this year, thanks to the many generous sponsors whose

ceived a $50 gift certificate. Several golfers also received gift certificates for their drives and putts on designated holes.

Many generous sponsors, including local businesses, Rotarians and friends who support the scholarship program, donated prizes. This multiplied the fun for participants, Sinnott noted.

“We encourage everyone to join us in thanking our 2019 sponsors,” he said.

Major Sponsors - The Stanley Hotel, named scholarship; Bank of Colorado, Drink Cart; Silver Sponsors - Design Center of Estes Park, Eagle Plume's, The Egg & I, Estes Park Health, Estes Park

Justin Calkins took honors for landing a ball closest to the pin on the seventh hole.

Meagan Miller earned two prizes for her precision game.

Following the tournament, golfers enand Barbara Floyd, Tom and joyed a Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ buffet and a Linda Gardner, Millie and Charley drawing for more than 60 gift certificates Gordon, Kathy and Alan Groesdonated by local beck, Hobert businesses. MerOffice Servchants donating ices, Image gifts included: Big Inhancements Horn Restaurant, Inc., InvestCasa Grande, ment Center Claire’s on the Park, of Estes Park, Peter Sinnott, chairman of the 23rd RoChipper’s Lanes, Tom and tary Golf Tournament for Scholarships, Colorado HomeMarilyn Madrew winners’ names at the post-game stead, Cousin Pat’s her, Karen gathering at The Hangar Restaurant.

Pub and Grill, DeMcClure and sign Center of Estes Dave Evans, pledges topped $17,400,” said Ron GorPark, Dunraven Inn, Mortgage Sodon, co-chair with Jay Harroff of the Estes Park Golf lutions Finansponsorship effort.

Course, EZ (Shell) cial, New Golfers enjoyed a morning on the golf Auto Wash, Fine York Life (2), course, entertaining challenges and Arts Guild, Fresh Gene Oja, prizes from Dixon Golf, followed by a Burger Stop, The DDS, Mary buffet barbeque from Smokin’ Dave’s Grubsteak Restauand Jack and an awards presentation for top rant, Kind Coffee, Overly, Chip The winning low net score team: (from left) golfers and a drawing for 60 gifts and Pamela Dennis won the prize for the Lumpy Ridge Brewand Carol Dwight Stanford, Bill Solms, Carl Robicheaux. prizes. longest putt, women’s division. ery, Mama Rose’s, Sproul, Scott Not pictured: Matt Garcia.

The low net score foursome of Matt Nicky’s Steakhouse, Thompson, Garcia, Carl Robicheaux, Bill Solms, and Team Realty - Jay Harroff, Lanty McOriginal Taffy Shop, Poppy's Pizza and Gladys Van Drie, David and Sally Van Cartney at GreatGolfOnlyBetter.com, Dwight Stanford took first place, and Wert; Memorial Tee Signs honored Don Grill, Rambo's Longhorn Liquor, Rock Ron and Vivian Gordon, Quality Inn, each earned a $100 gift certificate. The Cut Brewery, Smokin’ Dave's BBQ, Bowen, Lynn Coffman, Bob Dekker, team of Brad Rosenbaum, Donna Grim Safeway, Stephanie and Peter Sinnott, Snowy Peaks Winery, Sweet Basilico, VilHarry Hutcherson, Ron Kuhns, Robert Snyder’s Appliance Sales and Service, and Steven McCrane received first place lage Pizza, Village Store and Wildfire McFarland, Nancy Stevens, and John and UCHealth Primary and Urgent honors for low gross score, and each reSypher; Junior Golfer Sponsors - Madi- Mercantile.

Care of Estes Park; Bronze All proceeds from the 2019 tournament son and Marty Casey, Curt and Trudy Sponsors - Wayne and Judy Collar, Toby and Chris Farrel, Bill and will be awarded as Rotary Club of Estes Andersen, Bank of Estes Dana Fritz, Peak’s Hallmark, Nan Ryan, Park four-year academic scholarships in Park, Don and Kay Bishop, and Drew and Carla Webb. Guest spon- May 2020.

Bruce and Marlene Brown, sor: Dixon Golf.

Chrysalis at The Stanley, Estes Park Dental, The Grubsteak Restaurant, Thor and Darlene Homme, Macdonald Bookshop, Pete and Lois Sumey, Larry Williams, and Carol and Virgil Yarbrough; Tee/Green sponsors - Allnutt Funeral Services, Kathryn Asche, CPA, Aspen Eye Center, Don and Marty Bender (2), Boyatt Glass, Brian’s Window Washing, Gary and Kelly Brown, CFO4Life, Rita and Phil DuChateau, Ertl Mechanical, Estes Park Lumber, Estes Park News (2), The winning low gross score team: (from left) Brad Estes Park Trail-Gazette, Rosenbaum, Donna Grim and Steven McCrane.

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The Cultural Arts Council Presents Two Great Concerts The Cultural Arts Council presents two concerts at Performance Park on July 31 and August 1, 2019. On Thursday, July 31 local favorite the Riverside Ramblers.

On August 1, enjoy 3 Moons West. All concerts start at 7 p.m. at Performance Park-435 West Elkhorn Ave. These concerts are brought to you by the Cultural Arts Council with help from the sponsorship of Coldwell Banker: Estes Village Properties.

For the Riverside Ramblers watch this paper for another article.

3 Moons West, the musical melding of husband/wife duo Brett and Melissa Wilson will be performing an eclectic blend of acoustic-based songs in one of their favorite settings in the Rockies.

A product of Brett’s days in Nashville as the co-founder of an independent record label and studio manager, the band’s music and influences include a variety of nostalgic acoustic styles and uniquely interpreted covers.

Inspired by a deep love for nature, and their beloved Colorado Rocky Mountains, their setlist includes an offering of originals composed of earthy, intimate harmonies, exhilarating melodies, and stories and experiences of life in the wild.

Brett & Melissa’s warmth and humor, along with an inviting down-to-earth approach, help connect folks of all walks and ages.

Having grown up the son of a biology

teacher, hiking the Appalachian Trail on the east side of the country, early in life Brett developed a deep appreciation for wildlife, natural beauty, and all things living.

“John Denver ruined it for me though, ” Brett laughs, “After hearing Rocky Mountain High, I took a trip through Colorado with some friends and knew that someday I was going to live here!”

Some of his early influences included writers and naturalists such as Thoreau and Emerson, along with artists and songwriters of the 70s including Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, James Taylor, Bob Bennett, America, the Eagles, and of course, John Denver.

Thursday night’s performance will feature some of their favorite originals of the area, including “Call of the Wild,” “Above It All, ” and “Rustic Mountain Charm.” They will also perform a song Brett penned with award-winning film producer, Nick Mollé for Nick’s new documentary, Nature of the Beasts airing on over 300 PBS stations beginning in August of 2019. The inspiration came from a Jack London line that Nick revived, “The call of the wild is no small force to contend with... ” As a part-time guide for Green Jeep Tours in Estes and Rocky Mountain National Park over the past several years, Brett has seen, up-close and personal, the significant impact we all have made, as guests and visitors to this beautiful

piece of paradise. He contends that, in a way, we are having a “lover’s quarrel” with nature. Or maybe even worse, a cold indifference is on the verge of setting in for some of us. All the while, the natural world is pleading with us to wake up, take notice, and passionately, even intimately become involved with, and lovingly care for her once again.

In talking to Nick about this film, we’ve both discovered our parallel philosophies are uncanny.

“Feel the earth die beneath us Every step we take is closer to the brink of a disaster unknown Feel the dark come between us When you choose to break your promise to your lover and you watch it unfold…”

(From the song, Nature of the Beast ©2018 Brett Wilson/Nick Mollé/SkyDance Mountain) “This song is important to me on so many levels,” Brett explains, “Life is a strange and wonderful adventure. I’ve been down some dark roads and some wildly beautiful places. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share my love for life, love, and nature with the world through music. My hope and dream is that one day, we will be inspired to wake up and become the best version of ourselves. It is in this process we begin to realize that we are all one, and the choices we make impact us all.

Bring your family and friends Thursday night and enjoy songs of the mountains and the wild in a beautiful setting by the cool of the Big Thompson River.

The concert will benefit the Cultural Arts Council.

Brett and Melissa feel blessed to be accompanied by an extremely talented set of players - Steve Tice, on bowed and upright bass, and local favorite Will Thomas on mandolin, as well as percussionist Auggie Winner. Both Will, a gifted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and Steve (who, along with wife Peggy recently relocated from Austin, TX to Estes Park), will each be sharing a handful of their own songs as well.

To learn more about the film Nature of the Beasts from Nick Mollé Productions, go to www.rockymountainchannel.com To find out more on how to tap into nature for mindfulness and personal transformation you can visit Brett’s blog and website at www.mountainzenden.com.

The shows are sponsored by the CAC and Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties. Freewill donations from our audience are much appreciated and help keep our programming thriving. Bring along folding chairs, blankets and umbrellas and be prepared for a wonderful night enjoying some fine music by 3 Moons West and friends under the open sky.

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Nebraska Picnic Exceeds Expectations World Class Blues Comes To Allenspark

It’s not every day you can hear world class blues in a small mountain town.

But you’ll be able to hear a 2019 semi-finalist in the International Blues Challenge, the largest blues competition in the world, in Allenspark on Saturday, July 27 at The Old Gallery. It’s the 10th Annual Hogabluesa BBQ, Blues and Brews starring Mojomama.

Tickets are $40 in advance, with BBQ served from 6-7 and the music starting at 7:15. This year’s sponsors include the Colorado Blues Society, Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ, Left Hand Brewery and Rambo’s Longhorn Liquors in Estes Park.

Mojomama combines Old School Rhythm and Blues and Funk, a splash of Jazz, a spoonful of Rock ‘n Roll—all topped off with a zest of female lead vocals. The band recently won Best Band from the Colorado Blues Society Members Choice Awards and lead Singer Jes-

sica Rogalski was name Female Vocalist of the Year in 2018. The band hails from Longmont.

Event Community Host Steve Weaver said, “This band has a loyal following and we know many of their fans will come to Allenspark for Hogabluesa.

We encourage everyone to purchase tickets early as we expect a sell-out crowd like last year. It’s going to be an evening filled with great music, dancing and BBQ.” Tickets are available at The Old Gallery and www.theoldgallery.org.

Attendees must be 16 and older only, please.

Hogabluesa began as an outdoor concert, but now takes place indoors at this center for community, the arts and visitors. “It’s a 1940s log structure that was beautifully renovated in 2015,” said Peggy Mauerman, manager of operations and events at The Old Gallery.

Other upcoming music events at The Old Gallery include Songwriters in the Round, featuring four different singer songwriters who share their music and the stories behind their songs, a Piano and Flute Concert by Barry and Mary Hannigan to benefit The Old Gallery, the famed Takács String Quartet and Rebecca Folsom.

The Old Gallery is a center for community and the arts located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7 in Allenspark, 20 minutes south of Estes Park. The not for profit provides a twice-monthly food bank distribution, health and wellness classes, entertainment, the Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker Series and more.

To view a complete list of all events, visit www.theoldgallery.org.

If you happened to be passing by the Estes Park Marina last Sunday evening, July 14th, you no doubt heard the Cornhusker fight song bellowing from the speaker system. Estes Park held its first Nebraska picnic for anyone in the Estes Valley who had a Nebraska connection.

It was considered a huge success by those attending and hopefully will turn into an annual event. Over 160 people attended, including those who RSVP'd and many more that saw the posters or the newspaper advertisement and stopped by to share in the fun.

The enthusiastic crowd was treated to great food and entertainment. Big Red Hot Dogs, a staple at Memorial Stadium football games, were served, as were Runza sandwiches, a Nebraska fast food favorite. A Nebraska mixer game and trivia challenge added to the fun. The group also periodically sang the University of Nebraska fight song.

Kool-Aid, the official

beverage of Nebraska, was free-flowing at an old fashioned Kool-Aid stand.

Kool-Aid was invented by Edwin Perkins in 1927 in Hastings, Nebraska.

Dawn Nowka, an Estes Park resident, attended the party and surprised the group by sharing that she is Edwin Perkin’s great niece.

Special thanks go out to the planning committee, to Kris and Gary Hazelton, from Estes Park News, for providing publicity, and to Jack Holmquist for sponsoring the venue. Your efforts and support made this wonderful event possible.

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Fly Me to the Moon: NASA’s Golden Age And Apollo 11 ness the Apollo 11 journey, the Eagle’s landing, and humanity’s first steps onto another world.

STEMpunk is an educational organization that leads programs and experiences utilizing vintage 17th to 20th century technologies to explore modern topics. They demonstrate how the past’s What was it like the day when the first humans walked on the Moon? Presenters from the Boulder-based STEMpunk organization will share narrative history and rare video footage for attendees to re-live the Space Race of the 1960s and the moment of glory when Apollo 11 astronauts reached the Moon. The presentation will take place at the Estes Valley Memorial Observatory on Wednesday, July 31, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The free program is ideal for ages 8 up through adults. Attendees should register in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org to assure an available seat.

The program is part of the Estes Valley Library’s Summer Reading Program series, with the theme, “A Universe of Stories.”

Attendees will experience the day the Earth stood still as it watched humans walk on the Moon and realize a dream of exploration bridging across cultures and time. Through remastered and largelyunseen video and images, the program will revisit the Space Race, the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo projects, and wit-

social and technological infrastructures underpin our modern world. The name is a play on “steampunk,” a brand of retro-futuristic science fiction inspired by the Victorian era and the writings of Jules Verne.

In addition to registering for Wednesday’s program, the public is encouraged to continue logging their reading minutes at estesvalleylibrary.org. Full details are available on the library’s website.

The Summer Reading Program is made possible through the support of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation.

Lost Rock How does one become sentimental about a rock? Simple! As a child I belonged to a “Rock Hound Club. ” I’ve always collected pretty rocks, and/or unusual rocks. I became a linguist, not a geologist. But I have a dear nephew who did become a geologist. He and I have long shared this interest. In March of this year he went to a big mineralogy show in Arizona. As he was making a deal to purchase a rather large, special rock, he saw the small (approximately 4-5 inch) stone pictured here. He thought of me and asked that it be thrown in on the agreed price. The seller accepted the deal.

My nephew returned to Colorado and presented to stone to me.

I was so thrilled with this treasure that my nephew said is from Mali, in Africa, that I showed it off to everyone I saw. Then I suddenly realized I didn’t have it. Maybe someone reading this will say “Aha! So that’s who left this rock here! Now I can get it back to her!”

I can only hope . . .

My number is 970-227-5627, if by chance you have seen my rock. Thank you.

Library Collections Are Designed For You–And By You The library’s collections are constantly growing and changing to reflect your needs and interests. Who chooses all those books? We’re always happy to say, ‘You do!’

We align our print and digital selection based on the subjects, genres, formats, media, and age-levels that our patrons ask for and check out. Every time you borrow an item, it’s a vote for that type of item—whether a print book, audiobook, movie, or digital download.

We always welcome suggestions for specific titles. Of the thousands of titles added last year, several hundred were based on patron requests. Often, people ask if we have a new book they just heard about, but might say, “Don’t go to the trouble of getting it just for me. ” Well, chances are, if you’re interested in reading it, others are too. So please keep giving us your suggestions—in person or through the “We’ll Get it For You” link at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Sure, some requests are for out-of-print items or very niche interest areas. For those, we can happily borrow materials from other Colorado libraries. We processed 5,800 Interlibrary Loan requests in 2018.

We monitor publishing trends, comb through book reviews, and strive for a balance of ideas. Yet I can’t stress enough how much we welcome and rely upon your recommendations.

We also track Hold Requests lists.

When we see items with a waiting list of more than four people, we order more copies, whatever the format. If we need it fast, I call our friends at Macdonald

Book Shop and we buy it local.

New in 2019 is the Lucky Day collection. Rather than having to wait weeks for a bestseller or popular title to work its way through the request list, you’ll discover a selection of hot new titles in stock every day. These are great for fast readers. They check out for one week: no wait, no hassles.

With library collections, the numbers always tell a fascinating story. Of the 41,000-plus items in our physical collection, 20% are in adult fiction, 21% are in adult nonfiction, and 18% in audio-visual (audiobooks, movies, and music).

You checked out 133,210 physical items in 2018.

Factor in the amazing 640,000-plus items in our digital collections, and you’ve got a world-class library collection at your fingertips.

You checked out 20,526 digital items in 2018, and that trend continues to grow rapidly. If you haven’t tried a digital format, check out the helpful instructions on our website, or join us for a Book-ALibrarian appointment. We’re delighted to show you how it works. We are grateful to the Library Friends & Foundation for supporting our popular digital collections.

Going forward, we’ll continue to grow both our physical and digital collections. And we’ll continue to support the needs of local book clubs, while celebrating book discussion in our community.

We are always pleased to offer library collections that reflect your needs, interests, curiosities, and aspirations.

Save The Date: Overdose Awareness Day August 29th Thursday, August 29, 2019 7:00-10:00 p.m. Overdose Awareness Day. We'll meet at Bond Park at 7 p.m. and then walk as a group along Riverside Plaza to Performance Park. At Performance Park there will be a speaker from Har-

mony Foundation Inc., live music, naloxone (narcan) training to prevent overdose, community mental health resources, and a candlelight vigil.

Please save the date and please join us.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY PARKING Q&A Discussion Q&A with Town Parking & Transit Manager Wednesday, July 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hondius Room Town of Estes Park Parking & Transit Manager Vanessa Solesbee will be on hand at the library to give a presentation, answer questions and gather feedback on current downtown parking and transit The wonders of 3D printing come back experience. No registration is required. to Earth for everyday applications, such SUMMER READING PROGRAM as replacement parts for household 2019: UNIVERSE OF STORIES items. For those with 3D modeling experience, or who have completed the library’s beginning 3D modeling program. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Fly Me to the Moon: NASA’s Golden Age Wednesday, July 31, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Estes Park Memorial Observatory What was it like the day when the first human walked on the Moon? Re-live Space themes are inspiring this year’s the Cold War’s “Space Race” and witness Summer Reading Program, in celebrathe Apollo 11’s moment of glory with tion of the 50th Anniversary of the presenters from the Boulder-based Apollo 11 Moon landing. Now through STEMpunk. Register at estesvalleyliAugust 3, readers of all ages are encourbrary.org. aged to log their reading minutes at esAstrophotography tesvalleylibrary.org and earn prizes.

Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 - 9:30 ADULTS & TEENS: p.m., Hondius Room Intermediate 3D Modeling: Professional photographer Dawn WilNot Just for Astronauts son leads this hands-on class on camera Monday, July 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mak- settings and dark-sky subjects. The proerspace grams begins with a 90-minute indoor

Our Wonderful World: Colombia Is Open For Tourism The popular “Our Wonderful World” travel-adventure series will conclude with its final program of the summer this Tuesday, July 30 with a presentation

by Estes Park resident Mary Ann Franke titled “Colombia is Open for Tourism.”

The free program takes place at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Estes Valley Community Center at 660 Community Drive.

The series is co-sponsored by the Community Center and the Estes Valley Library.

Mary Ann Franke describes herself as a seasoned rambler who prefers routes less traveled. She recently discovered that after decades of civil war, a peace treaty has opened Colombia’s natural and cul-

tural treasures to travelers. Colombians are eager to show that their thriving country is safe for visitors and is more than just coca fields and hospitable coffee plantations. The South American nation offers spectacular mountain scenery, vibrant cities, diverse wildlife and ethnic communities. For Franke, her trek across El Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados turned out to be much more than just a walk in a national park.

Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org.

The library thanks all of this year’s presenters and attendees for being a part of the 2019 Our Wonderful World series.

workshop, then participants will venture outdoors. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS: Preschool Storytimes Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., Hondius Room Kids ages 0 to 6 are invited every week to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and movement activities that encourage early literacy and the love for books. No signup is necessary.

Early Childhood Music Workshops Thursday and Friday, August 1 and 2, 11 - 11:30 a.m.

After storytime, Music Therapist Nancy Bell leads kids ages 0 to 6 through hands-on music activities that nurture cognitive and physical development. No sign-up necessary.

Geocaching Treasure Hunt Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m.- noon, Hondius Room Ages 9-13 will embark on a treasure hunt on the Knoll, while learning Solar Energy Science with Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and come dressed for outdoor weather.

OUR WONDERFUL WORLD Our Wonderful World: Colombia is Open for Tourism Tuesday, July 30, 7 p.m., Estes Valley Community Center Traveler Mary Anne Franke will share

experiences and images from her trek through Colombia, a nation that is once again welcoming visitors to its spectacular mountain scenery, vibrant cities, and diverse wildlife. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

WORKSHOPS College Planning One-on-One Students and parents can ease the anxiety of preparing for college by making a plan. One-on-one appointments are available with college admissions expert Kaye Orten, who can answer questions about the admissions process, FAFSA, and financial aid. Look for the College Planning 1:1 appointment times on the Event Calendar link at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Bookstore: Open Daily Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. Look for special bargains every Wednesday, when three genre categories will be specially priced at $1 plus tax per book.

Shoppers who purchase a Library Friends & Foundation annual membership may browse each week’s new arrivals before the general public (shelves are restocked every Sunday after closing). The next preview sale is Monday, July 29 from 8 to 10 a.m.

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Get Your Play On, Estes Park Estes Park Women's Golf Association Results For July 23, 2019 The game of the day for Tuesday, July 23, was "Six at a Time" or 6-6-6; this is a two woman team event where players play "Best Ball" on holes 1-6, "Alternate Shot" on holes 7-12 and "Scramble" on holes 13-18. Each format is handicapped according to USGA recommendations.

1st Flight: 1st Place, tie: Kay Nikolaus and Holly

Deem 64 Margi Cantrell and Judi Cunningham 64 2nd Flight: 1st Place, tie: Claudia Irwin and Linda Bowie 65 Charlene Hooyer and Kay Tritico 65

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We, however, do not print letters that are hateful, hurtful, or vicious towards another individual or group of people. This has always been our policy because we believe a courteous, respectful approach to communicating is the best way to make a real difference.

If you would like to submit your letter to the editor, email it to kris@estesparknews.com.

Park and Recreation Month is down to its last few days but there are still plenty of fun activities on the calendar. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) wants you to keep getting outdoors to discover the power of play at your local parks and recreation facilities.

An initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month has been celebrated since 1985 to highlight the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation, such as EVRPD, play in conservation, health and wellness, and community involvement.

For the last few days of July, EVRPD recommends these fun indoor and outdoor activities, with a highlight of the announcement of the Park and Recreation Month photo contest winner: • Take the kids to Stanley Park: For Friday, July 26, we recommend heading to Stanley Park with the family where the kids can play on the playground, fly a kite or toss a baseball. Free. Park is open sunrise to sunset.

• Hike the East Portal Trail. On Saturday, July 27, take a hike into Rocky Mountain National Park. The East Portal Trail, which starts at the end of Highway 66 about one and a half miles past the YMCA of the Rockies, climbs around Emerald Mountain into the park and continues up to Sprague Lake. It is a great option to avoid the traffic on Bear Lake Road. A park pass is required to use this trail. Limited parking is available at the trailhead.

• Weekly photo contest: Sunday, July 28, marks the beginning of the last few days to enter the Park and Recreation Month photo contest. Submit your photo from any of the previous themes—wildlife of Estes Park, Recreation in Estes Park, or Family Fun in Estes Park—on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/evrpd). Include #PlayOnEstesPark in the post to be included in the contest. Visit www.evrpd.com/parkandrecmonth for complete rules, prizes and details.

• Play Wii Bowling. On Monday, July 29, come by the Estes Valley Community Center at 10 a.m. to join in on a fun and free game of Wii Bowling. We’ll set up the game, you set up for fun. Free to participate.

• Complete the fitness circuit. Take a run or walk around Lake Estes and complete the various fitness stations along the way for this Tuesday, July 30 activity. Free.

• Take a dip. On Wednesday, July 31, take a dip in the leisure pool, float through the lazy river or take a spin down the slide at the Estes Valley Community Center. You are only a ride away by taking the silver line shuttle bus.

Please remember to bring your own towel. Daily admission rates apply.

For a complete list of activities during Park and Recreation Month in Estes Park and for all of the activities offered

by EVRPD throughout the year, visit evrpd.com.

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Things To Do With Estes Valley Recreation And Park District

All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted. This list only covers a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming. For a complete list of classes, programs, events and activities, including the new summer fitness schedule, visit evrpd.com.

DANCE Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party Weekly on Sundays, 1-1:50 p.m. (Intro to Line Dancing), 2-2:50 p.m. (Line

Dance Party) $5 drop-in or $7 for Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party taken together.

Bollywood Dance Thursdays, August 1 to August 15, 4 – 5:15 p.m. (ages 14+) $30 – four week session, $10 drop-in. Registration required.

TRAVEL Discover the Outback to the Glaciers – International Trip Information Monday, August 5, 1 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; RSVP required.

Mamma Mia at the Boulder Dinner Theater Sunday, October 13 Matinee: Dinner12:00 p.m., Show-1:30 p.m. (ages 18+) $65 per person; registration deadline: September 5.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS First Thursday Meditation

Bring On The Littles!

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is excited to announce the opening of a small dog area at the Estes Valley Dog Park.

On July 15, EVRPD completed the new small-dog section of the popular offleash park and opened it for use to dog owners and their canine friends.

Located at the corner of U.S. Highway 36 and Community Drive, this fencedoff area of the larger park provides dogs 30 pounds and smaller with ample space to run and play without the fear of being pushed around by the larger breeds.

There are also a few mounds for dogs to run up and down on and a bench for the doggie parents to take a break too.

This new feature at the dog park, along with other amenities, such as play features, have been added or are in the development phase for Estes Valley residents and visitors thanks to the generous donations from Estes Park citizens and a grant from the Village Thrift Shop.

“The dog park is a heavily used area of Stanley Park with more than 18,000 people and even more dogs taking advantage of the open space for dogs to run and play,” said Tom Carosello, Executive Director for EVRPD. “This new feature could not have happened without the generosity of local residents and businesses along with the time put in by volunteers.”

The dog park is free to use and open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Please remember doggie etiquette when visiting the area. For more information about the features of the dog park and the overall guidelines for using the area, please visit evrpd.com/dogpark.

Thursday, August 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

First Friday Well-Being Friday, August 2, 10-11:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

Magic Disappearing Vegetables Thursdays, August 8-29, 1-4 p.m. (ages 55+) Free; registration required.

Meditation for Brain Health Tuesday, August 13, 1-2:30 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; registration required.

LIFELONG LEARNING The Supreme Court and the American Society Weekly on Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

Our Wonderful World Summer Travel Series Columbia is Open for Tourism with Mary Ann Franke Tuesday, July 30, 7-8:30 p.m. (ages 10+) Free; registration required, register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

The Great Courses® Lecture Series Museum Masterpieces: The Louvre Mondays, July 29-August 5, 10-11:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

RECREATION Summer Sizzler Softball Tournament – Double Elimination Format Saturday, August 3, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (ages 16+) Stanley Park; registration required.

Co-Rec Fall Softball League Wednesdays, August 7-September 25, 6-9 p.m. (ages 16+) Stanley Park ball fields; fee: $300 per team, $25 per free agent; registration required.

Drop-in Outdoor Pickleball Every day, 8-11 a.m. (all ages) Stanley Park pickleball courts; free; drop-in.

Outdoor Pickleball Tournament Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Stanley Park pickleball courts; fee: $25 per player, registration required.

Co-Rec Soccer League Monday evenings, August 19-October 7 (ages 16+) Stanley Park ball fields; fee: $250 per team, $25 per free agent; registration required.

Drop-in Ping Pong Thursdays, 4-9 p.m. (all ages) Lower level; included with daily admission or membership; drop-in.

Sports Sampler Camp Mondays to Fridays, July 29-August 2, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Ages 7-12) Fee: $150 per child; registration required.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Palette Pals Open Art Studio

Mondays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Bring your own materials and projects.

Rocky Rollers Wii Bowling Mondays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 18+) Lower level; free; drop-in.

Drop-in Mahjong Mondays and Fridays, 12:30-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Family Playgroup Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 0-5) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Community Bridge Thursdays, Lessons: 11:15 a.m.; Games: 12:30-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Call Lloyd Parker for info or to play; 970-581-3505.

Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Drop-in Cribbage Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Drop-in Chess Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

AQUATICS Work for EVRPD Aquatics Flexible schedule - Wear flip-flops to work - Free use of Aqua Climb For more info, call 970-480-1308.

Shadow a Lifeguard Any Tuesday, July 30-August 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (ages 11-14) Free; registration required; call 970480-1308.

MARINA Lake Estes Marina Store and Docks Store open daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more info, call 970-586-2011.

GOLF AND DISC GOLF Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course Course now open daily at 7 a.m.

For more info, call 970-586-8176.

Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course Course now open daily at 6 a.m.

For more info, call 970-586-8146.

Ladies Princess Golf League Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. (ages 18+) Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course; register by emailing Lynn Stepaniak at lstep6101@gmail.com or Jeanne Harms at harmsjm@uwec.edu Thursday Ladies Golf League Thursdays, 8 a.m. (ages 18+) Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course; register by emailing Lynn Stepaniak at lstep6101@gmail.com or Jeanne Harms at harmsjm@uwec.edu Disc Golf Course Course now open daily at noon at the Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course $5 per player all you can play, teetimes not required; visit golfestes.com or call 970-586-8176.

REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the new recreation center, visit evrpd.com or call 970586-8191. You can also register in person by visiting the recreation center at 660 Community Drive.

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Thomas Kuepers Thomas Berton Kuepers, 77, a resident of Estes Park, CO, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed away at his home on Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Harry and Bertha (Walti) Kuepers. Tom married Janice Northup on August 18, 1962 while pursuing his bachelor's degree at Elmhurst College. They lived in Naperville for 26 years where Tom was active in youth baseball and football. Tom loved people and never met a stranger. The family enjoyed fishing, hiking, and traveling; visiting all 50 states. Tom and Jan moved to Estes Park, CO in 1998 when Tom retired from Allstate Insurance

Company after 33 years.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Tom is survived by his wife Jan, son Christopher (Rebecca), son-in-law Pete (Shelley) Sullivan, and grandchildren Patrick Sullivan, and Rachel and Sarah Kuepers. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kari Sullivan, and grandson Mackenzie Sullivan.

The family celebrated Tom's life with a reunion on July 4, 2019, the 58th anniversary of Tom's proposal to Jan. Tom said it was a good day to give up his independence.

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Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomew’s Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call (970) 481-3367 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

Other meetings: Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Tuesday-5:30 p.m.-open Wednesday-Saturday-7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next

to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Al-Anon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting The 4th Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept.

Community Room Downstairs.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

As a contractor to the Town of Estes Park, eStrategy3 is hiring a sales/customer service representative to promote the Town’s new broadband service via phone, email and in-person.

Seeking motivated, enthusiastic individuals with good work ethic, effective time management skills, & human relations skills to exceed customer expectations. Full product training will be provided.

Send resumes to estespark@estrategy3.com.

Housekeeping Part Time.

Sign-on Bonus Available for all positions.

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln. or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

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LIVING CENTER CNA – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available CNA - PRN LPN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN - PRN

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: • Housekeepers • Laundry • Maintenance • Front Desk Agent

Must be a non-smoker.

Good wages.

Apply in person or email resume 1260 Big Thompson Avenue cory@estesresort.com No calls

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Vacancy Announcement Middle and High School Collaborative Pianist

The District is accepting applications for a middle and high school choral collaborative pianist. The position is 5 hours per day.

QUALiFiCATioNS: • High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in collaborative piano preferred • At least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S. • Profiency in collaborative piano and sight reading • Ability to accompany all district choirs for classes and performances.

To APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online with Appli-Track: http://www.applitrack.com/ estesschools/onlineapp/. Only online applications are accepted. Hourly rate is $20.00 per hour. Position open until filled.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Be A Part of Making a Difference

COME JOIN OUR ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS TEAM! FIELD MAINTENANCE MANAGER Full-time position. Experience in electrical, plumbing, drywall, and hot tubs preferred.

NOW HIRING

CDL DRIVERS

Part time - $20/hr Ask for Nick - 970-481-8531

SPUr LiQUor ~ Help Wanted ~

Seasonal Clerk/Stock Person

Inquire within at 900 Moraine Ave.

Now HiriNg For 

• Day Dishwasher • Brewery & Delivery Driver • weekday Bartender Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

The Historic Crags Lodge Front Desk Agent

Part Time - Year Round $15 hr.

Apply online at Diamondresorts.com Stop by and see us or call us at

970-586-6066

300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Office Patient Care Coordinator

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MAINTENANCE Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available. Experience in electrical, plumbing, drywall, and hot tubs preferred.

Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: patrickt@rockymtnresorts.com

Start a career at Harmony Foundation in Food Services or Housekeeping. You will learn behind the scenes operations of an addiction treatment center while building skills for your future. These positions are year round, full-time with benefits, including paid time off and holiday pay. You will be joining a team of professionals who take pride in their work and taking care of our clients. Pre-employment drug test is required. Tell us what you would like to earn per hour and what your ideal schedule would be. Apply at 1600 Fish Hatchery Road or send an email to hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

We are looking to add a dynamic Kitchen Supervisor to our team at Latitude 105 Alehouse located in the Ridgeline Hotel! This important position is hourly and comes with benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement!

Must be willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

Main Job Duties include: • Act as a leader in the kitchen at all times, including in absence of the Executive Chef. • Check BEO’s daily. • Provides excellent guest service. • Supervises line cooks and kitchen helpers and synchronizes food procurement by directing kitchen associates as needed. • Expedite as needed. • Assist with plating meals for banquets as needed. • Ensures that all meals are produced within time guidelines. • Ensure proper preparation of food as ordered. • Prepare dishes according to recipe guidelines and specs. • Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the line. • Ensures there is a sufficient supply of prepped foods on a daily basis.

Experience: • 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role • 2 years’ experience in the culinary field

Please apply for this opening on our website: www.delawarenorth.com.

Or stop in to The Ridgeline Hotel to submit your resume for consideration.

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Carpenter Needed Framing, Siding, and Finish Carpenter Competitive Pay Holiday/Vacation/Retirement Matt@buildestes.com or call (970)685-0877

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions

Apply on-line at evrpd.com.

Competitive wages and district discounts available.

Competitive pay based on experience, plus a great summer bonus program!

Benefits package for full time employees.

Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

Maintenance\Landscaper Full time or part time to assist in light construction projects and landscaping at our campgrounds.

EVRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66.

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An American Bistro

Immediate opening for Host/Hostess and Server at highly-rated, small Estes Park family-run Bistro.

Looking for organized, cheerful and energetic employee.

Contact us at 970.586.9000.

Join Our Team

Looking to earn some extra cash but not regular full time employment?

These positions are for “as needed�.

Guest Services/Housekeeping Department:

Wildwood Inn has a year around ž time position available. Join our team of housekeepers with a variety of duties from daily housekeeping, working in the laundry, services, deep cleaning in the off season.

Must be able to understand and speak English, work a varied schedule no evenings. Benefits plus good hourly salary for the right candidate.

Stop by Wildwood Inn office to pick up your application 2801 Fall River Rd

Looking for a full time as well as a part time employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Prior work experience with dogs in some capacity preferred for this position. Flexible hours plus bonus package and partial benefits included for full time position. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to set up an interview.

NON-CLINICAL POSITIONS Patient Access Representative Environmental Services Technician CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANTS CNA – Living Center NURSES RN - L&D RN – ED RN – Med Surg RN/LPN – Living Center Case Manager

ALLIED HEATLH Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Speech Language Pathologist MRI Technologist CT Technologist Respiratory Therapist Paramedic EMT-B-IV Phlebotomist

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM LEADER

The District is accepting applications for a nutrition services team leader.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/. Only online applications are accepted. See full posting at https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/on lineapp/ School kitchen experience preferred.

Salary range is $14.17 - $16.02/hr with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience from may be granted. Position open until filled.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970-494-0289

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Full Time, Year-Round, BeneďŹ ts

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Apply online at: eph.org

555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 970-577-4458

FULL AND PART-TIME POSTIONS AVAILABLE Apply in person at True Value 461 E Wonderview Avenue Upper Stanley Village

Silver Saddle Inn

Front Desk Agent

Earn up to $15.00 per hour (including bonuses)!!

If providing great customer service and sales describes your skill set then you are the person for this job.

Our Front Desk staff is on duty between the hours of 6:00am and 11:00pm. Each work week has varied shifts. Multi-tasking is a key talent of a successful Front Desk Agent.

Silver Saddle Inn is a smoke free workplace.

Interested in joining our team? Send resume to cory@estesresort.com

Check Out Our Current Openings... • Senior Living Housekeeping Assistant $13.50 per hour

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Starting at $15 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job!

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• Part-Time Dining Assistant $13.50 per hour

We’re gearing up for the spring and summer season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.careersatsafeway.com.

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

• Senior Living Medication Aide (Resident Care Specialist) Starting wage 13.50 per hour + Differential Sign on bonus available! inquire at blloyd@good-sam.com starting 6/24/19.

Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits which include health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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970-518-4001

Dishwashers Line Cooks Hosts No phone calls. Apply in person at: 2470 Hwy 66 between noon and 4 pm.

ATTENDANTS

Customer Service. Proficancy in English.

Year round attendant position.

Some weekend and evening shifts will be required.

Send your resume today to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com 172-174 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Murphy's Hotels are looking for front desk team members Full and part time positions available call Loretta 1-970-480-2955 or apply at 1650 Big Thompson Av.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for

Administrative Assistant (FT Limited Term thru Dec 31, 2019) Public Works Dept.

Hourly Rate $19.14-$20.82/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled.

Equipment Operator I/II Public Works Dept./Streets Div. Hourly Rate $18.69-$21.97/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled.

Events Maintenance Worker I/II Visitor Serv. Div./Community Serv Dept.

Hourly Rate $16.99 - $22.94/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled.

Journey Lineworker Utilities Dept./P&C Div. Hourly Rate $39.51 - $42.48/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Aug 30, 2019

Join Our Team BIRTH CENTER Registered Nurse – Full Time

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Environmental Services Tech – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available**

LABORATORY Medical Technologist or MLT – Full Time LIVING CENTER RN/LPN – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** Certified Nursing Assistant – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Patient Access Representative – FT PHYSICIAN CLINIC Registered Nurse – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available**

QUALITY DEPARTMENT Director, Quality Management REHABILITATION SERVICES Physical Therapist – Full Time

SURGICAL SERVICES RN – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** Certified Surgical Technologist - FT

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Planner II Community Development Dept.

Hiring Range $55,510 – $68,000/year Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled Police Officer Police Dept.

Hiring Range $27.92 – $30.71/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled

Records Technician (PT Limited Term thru Dec 31, 2019) Police Dept.

Hourly Rate $15.62/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled

Streets Maintenance Worker (FT Limited Term thru Dec 13, 2019) Public Works Dept./Streets Div. Hiring Range $16.99-$19.97/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Position Closing Date: Open until Filled Volunteer/Committee Board Positions Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until Filled

Estes Park Board of Adjustment Close Date: Open Until Filled

Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled (Committee application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs

Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

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

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The Ridgeline Hotel is looking to add an energetic Conference Services Manager to our team! Must be willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

Main Job Duties include and are not limited to: • Communicates and coordinates all aspects of conference planning, to include menu selling/upselling and all other detail aspects of conference planning, completing BEOs and other communications as necessary. Coordinates menu arrangements for conference clients that maximize the revenue potential for the hotel, while serving the needs of the client. In coordination with the banquet and kitchen departments.

• Coordinate all group transportation needs and assist client in planning off site activities Compiles and updates information for group off-site activities, with assistance from administrative assistant and marketing • Prepare and communicate billing instructions, room deliveries, telephone and internet requirements, box storage and delivery.

Works closely with Sales Administrative assistant to ensure all peripheral needs of client are met.

• Communicates expected Restaurant requirements of groups.

• Coordinates with front desk for satellite group check –in, as needed, assists client with entertainment, leisure activities, amenities/ deliveries to guest rooms • Obtains Conference rooming lists and event details from clients for all events, except for weddings (completes all BEOs for rehearsal dinners) in accordance with the sales contract, and reviews rooming lists, as entered by administrative assistant.

Experience: • Have 1-3 years of experience in banquets in a supervisory role as a banquet captain or banquet manager • Have 1+ years of experience detailing BEOs Please apply for this opening on our website: www.delawarenorth.com.

RENTALS Homes The Main Lodge at Overlook Ranch now being offered for rent on an annual lease term.

Fully furnished, 3,000 sq ft, 4 BDR, 2 BA and sits on 12 gorgeous acres. $3,400/mo includes elec and water - just pay for propane. Call Gisela at 970-586-8248 to preview the property.

RENTALS

RENTALS

1 Small Studio Apartment 1 bed, $700/mo + utilities, no pets. 303-442-0258

880 sq. ft. commercial rental with two offices, large reception area, handicapped bath, individual heating and A/C and front door parking. $880/mo. plus NNN and utilities.

Graves Avenue Plaza. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.

Commercial Rentals

Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished or Unfurnished offices in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $450 to $550 per month. All internet opBeautiful executive tions including Fiber availhome, 4 bedrooms able. Includes Conference (suites), 5 baths, 2 plus car garage, formal dining Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and room, deck with views.

Scanning Facility, Coffee Must see to appreciate! $3,000/month plus utilities. Room.

Call Thom at Verus Call Home Sweet Home Commercial, Inc. Property Service 970-586-2448 970-699-6727

Condos Condo on Fall River, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, shared laundry room, no pets, no smoking. $1,650/month plus utilities. Call Home Sweet Home Property Service 970-699-6727

Apartments Brand New 2BD 2BA 960 sq. ft. Unit Laundry Room with washer & dryer hookups. $1500/mo. Contact Trevor 970-214-7408

RV Storage RV Storage Lots for rent. $70/mo. 970-214-5713

Room/Roommate Room For Rent with Bathroom in nice neighborhood, Kitchen & Laundry privileges, Wi-fi & utilities included, NP, NS available 8/01 $695 970-577-6986

1110 Woostock Storage Units Commerial Lease Space Available Outside Storage Approximately 3,600 Boats, cars, pickups, and square feet. Base rent is trailers. Call 970-586-3224 $11.00 per square foot, $39,600 or $3,300 per month plus an electric and SERVICES a prorated share of natural gas, water and sewer.

Finish to suit. Owner allowance negotiable Piano Tuning Should the tenant be a restaurant, tenant shall be Susan Novy, local piano responsible for maintaining tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 the grease interceptor. www.estesparkpiano Security deposit of $3,300 tuner.com

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HOUSEHOLD

REAL ESTATE

SALES

Other-Misc

Furniture

Commercial

Garage Sales

Web Development 720-593-0748

Home Repair/Service

FREE - New sage Love Seat! 586-0514

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HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com

Painting Quality Painting 720-593-0748

$100 REWARD for information regarding the removal of life-size metal ram statue from Mall Rd. 970-481-5151.

REAL ESTATE Homes BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! Adorable Cabin close to schools, hospital & downtown. Non smoking. FSBO call Shooting Star Enterprises. 970-815-9607

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

INSTRUCTION Weight Loss Dr. Anna V. Copeland Pastoral Counselor Certified Health Coach Call 303-747-0342

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Sunday Funday Sale Multi-family Garage Sale at 260 Lott Street on Sunday, July 28, 8a - 12p.

Snowboard, kayak, loveseat, easy chair, men’s and women’s clothing, construction tools, old skis, and much more!

Sat July 27 8-4 2310 Spruce Ave. Antiques and Collectibles, Furniture, Misc, Old Hardware, Door, Lamp and Drawer. Tons of Craft and Sewing Supplies and Material (patterns etc.)

MOTHER OF ALL GARAGE SALES SATURDAY, 8:00 - 2:00 Furniture, Sports, Art, Stuff 1590 Prospect Mtn Dr “IT WILL ALL BE SOLD!”

SALES

SALES

Community Yard Sale Saturday - July 27: 8 a.m until 12 p.m Pancake Breakfast: until 11 a.m.

Estes Park Masonic Lodge - 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave Seller spaces available for $20.00 For Info call Mike Wold @ 577-8585

Moving Sale, Lots of FREE STUFF! Sat 27th & Sun 28th, 8 am - 2 pm 720 Summerset Ln Up Fall River Rd, Left on Homestead Ln over river.

20 Yrs of Stuff- Round 1 Garage, storage rm, studio & family room chalked full. Desk, dresser, picture frames, photos albums, art supplies, kitchen wares, luggage, bedding, adult clothes, shoes, stereo, printers, books and so much more! We haven’t even gotten to the basement yet! Round 2 will be in August.

1510 Flower Lane (off Fish Creek) Fri. (7/26) & Sat. (7/27) 8am - 2pm

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

Misc. Sales Crafters Sale Friday and Saturday 8 am -12 pm 1250 Community Dr. 970-980-0036

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CLEANING SERVICES cont.

ELECTRICIAN

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build

• EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

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Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

COUNSELING SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HANDYMAN SERVICES OPTOMETRIST

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

LANDSCAPING Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

Sustainable SoluÆ&#x;ons Landscaping • Planting • Stonework • Maintenance Jeff Schmitt Owner

970.616.2703

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• Tree Care • Fencing • Irrigation 20 Years Experience Horticulture Background Licensed and Insured Locally Owned and Operated

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RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

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