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The Elk Rut In Full Swing Find out how to safely watch the elk rut as well as keeping our elk safe from entanglements during this exciting time in the Estes Valley.

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Photos by Loriannah Hespe

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You’re The Piece That Helps Solve The Puzzle By: Wendy Koenig, Mayor Estes Park rationale, timeline and cost estimate.

Think about the Estes Park government Later this year, the Town Board will conas a jigsaw puzzle in which every role and sider the proposal of each department as function of the town is a puzzle piece that it finalizes the 2021 budget.

Sometimes, meeting a particular need has a specific place. That when in its particular place each piece snaps with other of the townspeople involves doing work pieces to form a whole. Thus, unraveling the puzzle.

The jigsaw that’s our town’s government has many pieces. Some of them reflect the viewpoints of stakeholders. Other pieces are the laws, codes and processes that guide the town and state. Many are the assorted needs, preferences and priorities of the townspeople. Assembling the pieces and unraveling the puzzle, in Mayor Koenig at Rock Cut Brewery ways that address the common good are two of the things I most enjoy over a several year period. That’s why the doing as mayor. jigsaw for this year inevitably has a few Here’s where the puzzle solving stands. critical pieces for commitments made by Currently, the Town Board, with input prior boards, and projects set forth in from stakeholders, is finalizing the town’s previous strategic plans and budgets. Pe2021 strategic plan. The plan is like the riodic review and monitoring of the projborder of the jigsaw. Within the border ects these pieces represent ensures their there’s only room for puzzle pieces that timely and successful completion. support the needs of the people who live, work and visit here. The strategic plan es- Every jigsaw has a piece or two that tablishes goals and priorities. It guides the presents a unique challenge for puzzle solvers. This year, it is COVID-19. In orheads and team members of the various der for everything to snap in place, we town departments (e. g. clerk, police) as they draft action plans for the work they must aggressively address the unanticipropose doing. Each proposal contains a pated costs of combating the virus. This

involves diligently looking at each and every part of the jigsaw. Resizing some pieces.

Postponing a few.

During the remainder of September, staff are working with the Town Administrator. Collectively they'll draft a budget that he’ll present to the Town Board at a study session in October. After consideration of the administrator’s draft budget, the board will present its budget to the townspeople and conduct hearings in November. With a vote on adoption of the budget in December and its implementation starting January 1, 2021.

During the October study sessions, trustees will consider details of the budget as they relate to the strategic plan.

When necessary, trustees will direct clarifying questions to department heads.

And should answers show proposed work not aligning with the strategic plan, then recommending changes so it does align.

I encourage you to participate in the puzzle solving by virtually attending meetings and study sessions and conveying your thoughts via email (trustees@estes.org), letters or official comment.

When each of us contributes the critical pieces of the puzzle snap in place to help Estes Park remain a terrific place to grow.

Annual Crossroads Vintage Benefit

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By: Brian Schaffer After a long and thoughtful conversation with Andy Morgan, owner of the Dunraven Inn, our board has decided to not host the Vintage fundraiser this year. Just as wine is better with time, so will be our Vintage fundraiser. We are going to let it rest in the cellar this year and uncork it anew in 2021 to continue the legacy of this wonderful event. Even though Vintage has proven to be our largest fundraising of the year, we never want to jeopardize the health and well-being of our relationship with you, so this was the motivating factor behind our decision. We value our donors more than the donations! We are confident that no needs will go unmet this year and that we will find other avenues to secure funds to sustain the work we’re doing in the community.

We will be in touch as things develop. Stay safe and live life to the fullest each and every day.

Save More by Giving More in 2020

Earlier this year on March 27, the Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion economic stimulus package legislated to provide immediate relief for nonprofits like Crossroads Ministry.

A couple items that came out of the Cares Act directly related to donors are: • New Deduction Available: Up to $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple) in annual charitable contributions. This is available only to people who take the standard deduction (for taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions). It is an “above the line” adjustment to income that will reduce a donor’s adjusted gross income (AGI), and thereby reduce taxable income. A donation to a donor advised fund (DAF) does not qualify for this new deduction.

• New Charitable Deduction Limits: As part of the bill, individuals and corporations that itemize can deduct much

greater amounts of their contributions.

Individuals can elect to deduct donations up to 100% of their 2020 AGI (up from 60% previously). Corporations may deduct up to 25% of taxable income, up from the previous limit of 10%. The new deduction is for gifts that go to a public charity, such as Crossroads Ministry. The old deduction rules apply to gifts to private foundations. The higher deduction does not apply to donations directly to a DAF. If you’re able to extend your generosity in this unprecedented challenge, this major tax incentive may be an important part of your calculus; whether you were already planning on making personal contributions to public charities, or are just getting started on your direct giving journey. I realize everyone’s case is unique, so make sure to consult with your tax advisor before getting your pen out.

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Estes Park Duck Race To Be Livestreamed Saturday, Sept. 19 The Rocky Mountain Channel To Air Virtual Race For Fans

News with her husband Gary Hazelton and a Major Sponsor for many years.

By: Rita DuChateau, Rotary Club of Estes Park Major prizes and hundreds of Duck Buck certificates for local merchants In an unusual year, the Estes Park will be drawn from a decorated raffle Duck Race promises to be unusual, drum. All winners’ names will be too. This year’s event on Saturday, posted on the Sept. 19 will not take Duck Race place in the familiar website on venues, but will derace day, at epliver all the exciteduckrace.org. ment that comes with Major Prizes a traditional race. Ininclude: stead of gathering at Nicky’s, Riverside • Cash Prizes: Plaza or The Wheel $2,000 and Bar, all that Duck $1,000 Race fans need to do • Travel is adopt their ducks Prizes: Pine online at epduckLodge on race.org and then Whitefish tune in to Channel 8River near The Rocky Mountain Glacier NaChannel or YouTube tional Park, to view a virtual race Explorer CabproDUCKtion. The ins at YellowRocky Mountain Channel’s free app stone National Park, and Tenaya can be downloaded at the App Store Lodge at Yosemite National Park. All or Google Play. All broadcast links travel prizes are three-night accomwill be available at modations for two people. Travel epduckrace.org. prizes, which have expiration dates The Duck Race Committee is well into 2022, include extras that vary pleased to announce a partnership between resorts. Delaware North, the with Nick Mollé Productions and lodging and concession corporation The Rocky Mountain Channel, that includes the Ridgeline Hotel in which will bring the virtual race to Estes Park, generously donated the life on Sept. 19. The broadcast will travel prizes. begin at 11 a.m. with a Pre-Flight Duck Adopters also will have the Show featuring interviews, clips from chance to win hundreds of other historic footage, and appearances by prizes valued at $20 and up. This year mascot Lucky Duck and ‘Big Duck’ the merchants were not asked to doKaren Thompson, the leader of the nate prizes, but instead were given the 2020 flock. Sponsors of the race will option of having prizes, called Duck be recognized, and Duck Adoptions Bucks, provided by the Duck Race will be encouraged. At 12:40 p.m., Committee and many donors. Duck the broadcast will go live from the Bucks are redeemable at various local studios of Channel 8 with several so- businesses; winners will be notified by cially-distanced presenters guided by email. The new Merchant Prize format Mollé and Production Manager Sean this year was to offer support to local Doherty. At 1 p.m. sharp, the time of businesses that have been negatively the traditional drop of thousands of impacted by the pandemic. little yellow plastic ducks into the Fall Thompson is anticipating a great River, the broadcast will instead foevent. “What a year! What an exciting cus on an exciting, live reveal of the Duck Race this will be! I’m thrilled top prize winners. Thompson has that our committee has ‘flown in fordubbed this the Tail Spin. mation’ throughout many challenges Nick Mollé is the award-winning this year and has planned a virtual producer or several internationally Duck Race that will help to ‘feather acclaimed films, the owner of Chan- the nests’ of our 67 Participating ornel 8-The Rocky Mountain Channel ganizations during this difficult time and an avid Duck Race fan. A former for nonprofits,” she said. member of the Rotary Club of Estes To adopt a duck or a flock, visit Park, Mollé has been a Major Sponepduckrace.org/adopt-ducks and sor of the race for many years. In ad- choose a Participating Organization to dition, Duck Race fan favorite Kris receive $19 of each adoption fee.

Hazelton will serve as emcee. Hazelton is the owner of the Estes Park

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Prizes Will Multiply Rotary’s Annual Duck Race Excitement

SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP Frank ’n Hall 4 p.m. ’til? Saturday, Sept. 12 and Gary Hall and Share the Road 4 ’til? Saturday, Sept. 19 Enjoy live music, food, and drink on the Circle 119 outdoor patio.

Be treated to tasty Empanadas 5:30‐7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 $15 per person. Chef Maggie Treadway presents Empanadas (beef & chicken) with a choice of sauces, cilantro lime slaw, Columbian rice and beans, and a brownie dessert. Circle 119 American Legion members receive a $1 discount. Eat‐In, outdoor, or carry‐out dining. Please call or email Circle 119 if you are coming to help with planning meal counts.

Hundreds, that’s right, over 400 prizes valued from $20 to $2,000 will be awarded to lucky Virtual Duck Race viewers beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Estes Park Rotary Duck Race, usually held the first Saturday of May, first was postponed several months, and then transformed from an in-person event to a live-streamed virtual race. One aspect of the race has not changed due to the global pandemic: prizes!

Thanks to an overwhelming response to a campaign to solicit donations to

t-shirts, excursions, overnight lodging, adventure activities, taffy, fudge, caramel corn and much more. Value of certificates begins at $20 and rises to $550. The total of merchant prizes, as of Sept. 6, is close to $14,000.

The Saturday, Sept. 19 Virtual Duck Race will be streamed on The Rocky Mountain Channel, with the PreFlight Show beginning at 11 a.m. The event will go live at approximately 12:40 p.m., and ducks can be adopted until 1 p.m. The live Tail Spin drawing of winners begins shortly thereafter in

fund prizes so that local businesses affected by the economic downturn could get a year off, the number of prizes has now reached 411, with more to come, according to 2020 ‘Big Duck’ Karen Thompson. Local business owners who supported the Duck Race by donating prizes in 2017, 2018 and 2019 were given the opportunity to skip donating this year, and instead have the Duck Race Committee provide Duck Buck gift certificates to their businesses. Many of the merchants accepted the offer, while others said they preferred to donate to the prize effort.

More than 150 Estes Park businesses are part of the Merchant Prize program

the Rocky Mountain Channel studio and promises to be colorful and fun, Thompson said. Viewers won’t want to miss the Pre-Flight Show, which will include footage of some early Duck Races not previously released to the public.

“This is The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s largest fundraising and ‘funraising' event,” Thompson said. “We hope everyone knows they can adopt a duck or a Quack Pack until 1 p.m. on Race Day by going to www.epduckrace.org/adopt-ducks.”

The 2020 event will feature two major cash prizes and three getaway packages with accommodations donated by

this year, according to Sandy Lasson, Duck Race Committee member.

“I can’t thank our loyal supporting merchants enough for their past and current generosity,” Thompson said. “I also would like to thank the many Rotarians and other community members who stepped up to underwrite the Duck Buck gift certificates so some of our business owners could have a much-needed break.”

Prizes include fine dining, fast food, home decor, souvenirs, beauty services,

Delaware North Parks and Resorts.

• Grand Prize $2,000 cash • Second Prize $1,000 cash • Three-night stay for two in a suite at The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River, Whitefish, Montana, located near Glacier National Park. The package includes access to all amenities: continental breakfast, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles and a guided trip to Glacier National Park.

VETERANS SERVICES

Vet Assistance 9‐11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays Assistance for Veterans and their families.

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!

Sundae Sunday BINGO 7 p.m. Sundays Featuring homemade brownies and ice cream during intermission. Cash prizes!

Dog Days of Summer 4 p.m. until closing Mondays Relax on the out‐ door patio with your canine best friend.

Tuesday Trivia 6 p.m. Tuesdays Hosted by Jenn Bass.

Thursday Night BINGO 7 p.m. Thursdays Win cash prizes. Fun for all ages!

Queen of Hearts 7 p.m. Fridays There’s money to be won!

FEELING HUNGRY?

Tavern Menu 4‐7 p.m. Saturday through Thursday Steak Night 5:30‐7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 $20 per person Empanadas 5:30‐7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 $15 per person. Please call or email so the chef can prepare the right quantities.

MEETINGS

Foundation Board 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Boy Scouts Court of Honor 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Sunrise Rotary Breakfast 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Operations Committee 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Masks are required at Circle 119 until you are seated at a table, social distancing required, and all other Larimer County Health Department rules observed.

Photo credit: epducrace.org

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• Three-night stay for two at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp, California, a resort near Yosemite National Park. Tenaya Lodge is an all-season resort with lodge and cottage rooms, recreational activities, a spa, pools and dining venues. The package includes breakfast and an all-day tour of Yosemite for two.

• Three-night stay for two at Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, Montana. The trip includes an all-day guided snow coach tour to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park; park fees and box lunches; dinner at the Branch Restaurant; and tickets to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and IMAX Theater in West Yellowstone.

“These great trip prizes have expiration dates well into 2022, so winners can plan a trip when they feel most comfortable traveling,” Thompson said.

“We know these prizes have been very popular with winners in the past few years and we’re excited to be offering them again.”

The reason for the race? To help 67 Estes Valley groups and charities. The

complete list of Participating Organizations is posted on epduckrace.org.

“The generosity of major and associate sponsors makes the race possible,” said Scott Thompson, who led the sponsorship effort.

A major sponsor contributes $500 or more in cash or services to support race prizes. An associate sponsor kicks in $100 in cash or services.

In the past 30 years, the Estes Park Duck Race has returned almost $3 million to the Estes Valley. While this year’s virtual race will be a departure from the format of previous races, the hundreds of prizes available to Duck Adopters should be an important bridge between past and future races.

To view the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race on Sept. 19, download the Rocky Mountain Channel’s free app from the App Store or Google Play. All broadcast links will be available at epduckrace.org. Can’t join the fun? No worries - all winners will be notified by email. The complete list of prize winners will be posted on the Duck Race website.

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

On August 31 at 2:49 p.m. police responded to a motor vehicle accident at Comanche St. and S. St. Vrain Ave. On scene, police issued a citation to a 91 year old male from Estes Park for failure to yield right of way.

On August 31 at 11:08 p.m. police contacted a 19 year old female driver from Estes Park in the 700 block of Riverside Drive who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The female was issued a citation for unsafe speed.

On September 1 at 1:53 a.m. police contacted a 29 year old male from Estes Park in the 100 block of S. St. Vrain Ave. On scene, the male received a summons for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On September 1 at 3:52 p.m. police stopped a 38 year old male driver in the 500 block of Big Thompson Ave. and issued him a citation for driving a vehicle when license under restraint, owner operated uninsured motor vehicle and failing to yield right of way upon entering a highway.

On September 3 at 7:17 a.m. police were called to a motor vehicle accident at Mor-

gan Street at Bailey Lane. On scene they issued a citation to a 64 year old male from Estes Park for careless driving.

On September 3 at 11:10 a.m. police stopped a 49 year old male driver from Windsor, Colorado at 1110 Big Thompson Ave. and E. Wonderview Ave. The driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI, driving while revoked and prohibited use of a weapon. He was later released on a summons.

On September 5 at 7:41 a.m. police stopped a 26 year old male driver from Loveland, Colorado at S. St. Vrain Ave. and St. Vrain Lane. The male was arrested on warrants out of Loveland Police Department for 3rd degree assault, obstructing a Peace Officer and violation of a restraining order. Additionally, he was cited

by EPPD for criminal impersonation, driving under revocation as a habitual traffic offender and stopped vehicle on highway. The male was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On September 7 at 11:27 a.m. police were called to the 1100 block of S. St. Vrain Ave. where they contacted a 35 year old male from Estes Park and issued him a citation for criminal tampering.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to • Emergency medical (assist medical calls in their personal vehicles, EPH): 3 allowing for a faster response. On other • MVC: 1 incidents, firefighters respond to a fire • Possible Illegal Burn/Smoke Investistation to respond in department appara- gation: 6 tus with specialized equipment.

• Alarm/Detector Activation: 2 During the week of August 30, the • Fire: 3 Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 16 calls for serv- • Assist: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org ice. This included:

Cameron Peak Wildfire – Are You Ready?

Photo by Marlene Borneman

By: EVFPD Fire Marshal, Kevin Sullivan

I am writing this with snow on the ground here in Estes Park when just hours ago we were experiencing high temperatures, extreme fire conditions and several wildfires burning in our region. Specifically, the Cameron Peak Wildfire currently burning in Larimer County doubled in size over the Labor Day holiday weekend, and has the potential to impact portions of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District.

With routine images in the news of wildfires ravaging Colorado and other states, the potential impact of wildfire to our community is clear, but are we really prepared as a community? Is your home really prepared to resist a wildfire? Is your family prepared to evacuate quickly?

Wildfires develop rapidly and can quickly overcome available firefighting resources. While the Estes Valley Fire Protection District is committed to pro-

viding you with superior fire and safety services, there are times when firefighters are faced with the difficult choice of protecting homes that are capable of being saved and those that are not.

Homes that stand the best chance of surviving a wildfire have defensible space, fire resistant landscaping, vegetation that has been trimmed to reduce its availability as fuel, and home-hardening construction features.

Families that are prepared to evacuate have a wildfire evacuation and communication plan, have put together a Go Kit, understand two or more evacuation routes, and most importantly, are ready.

The snow will soon be gone, and we expect to return to active fire conditions for the remainder of the wildfire season, but there is still time for you to act and to be prepared. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has provided a series of Community Information Guides that address specific actions you can take to prepare your home and your family for wildfire. These can be found at www.estesvalleyfire.org/wildfire.

We encourage you to take action now.

If you have questions about how you can be proactive with wildfire preparedness, please contact the Estes Valley Fire Protection District at phone (970) 5773682.

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Today is Labor Day. As I sit here typing my column, I think of all the past Labor Days and the fun and frolic we all had. In my younger years, it was a day at the beach (Pontchartrain Lake in New Orleans) with friends and family. Later, in married life living in Denver, we often went camping. Real camping, in a tent with four children.

When we returned to New Orleans, we would have crab and crawfish boils and cool off in our swimming pool.

Those days are ended now with my husband gone and family scattered.

But memories are wonderful. Unfortunately, they are temporary for most people due to the virus. But we will have heart, we will get through this and days of camping, at the beach or home parties will return. Even my poker, Mahjong and Bridge parties will come back.

However, this Labor Day has turned out to be a true day of labor for me.

Because of the impending snowstorm (with the temperature on this day at 75 degrees), I have been busy taking in flowers and unhitching hoses and trying to protect plants in the garden. I had planned on steam mopping the kitchen floor, but that is a big no- no with all the pots of plants.

I figured, what the heck, I might just as soon take advantage of a dirty floor and bake something. When I bake I somehow get more sugar and flour on the floor than the counter. I am rather pleased with the results, not the floor-

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the pound cake. I had to adjust for our Estes Park altitude.

Whipping Cream Pound Cake 325 degree oven (start in cold oven) Greased & floured tube or Bundt pan 6 large eggs 1 cup softened butter 3 cups sugar minus 9 Tbs. 3 cups flour plus 1 Tbs. 1 ¼ cup whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4-1/2 tsp. almond flavor (optional, I love that flavor.)

Glaze: I did not use this, but will next time (wanted to freeze portions and the glaze would just be sticky). ¼ cup butter 1 cup powder sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp. cream or milk Prepare the cake pan. Cream butter and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, beat one minute between additions. Sift the flour and measure. Add it to butter and sugar alternately with the cream.

Beginning and ending with the flour.

(I did flour, cream, flour, cream, and then the rest, flour.) Mix until fully incorporated, stir in flavorings, pour into pan and place in cold oven on middle rack.

Turn oven to 325 degrees and bake 75-80 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Check after 73 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan.

To make the glaze: combine all ingredients and pour over cake after you remove it from the pan.

By the time you read this we will know if the snow helped put out the fire. I pray that it does, and I pray for all who are in danger and the brave firefighters. They are truly heroes.

My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

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Save The Date For Fall Fest, September 23rd If you love food trucks, jewelry, local art, relaxing spa treatments, numerology readings, and special discounts, then please join us for Fall Fest at the Wellness Cottage on September 23rd from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.! The Wellness Cottage is home to two businesses: Estes Park Acupuncture, and Reverie Beauty & Bodywork. Collectively, we offer Acupuncture, B12 shots, Facials, Massage Therapy, Waxing, Tinting, and Lash Extensions – all things that nurture your health, ease the aging process, and promote your inner and outer beauty.

Fall Fest is a mostly outdoor event, featuring Rations Food Truck (come grab lunch), local jewelry makers and artists who will be displaying their works, self-care and spa gifts for sale, as well as mini spa services available by sign-up at the event. Masks are required to attend (apart from eating), and all of our usual meticulous COVID precautions will be followed

for those receiving mini spa services in The Cottage.

We will be unveiling our new surprise spa treatment at the event, which will be available to experience at a discounted rate. This experiential treatment is sure to delight, and is something most people have never tried before – we are thrilled to be sharing it with you at the event! Mini spa services are $15-$25, and are first come, first serve. Services include B12 shots, brow wax / tint, paraffin hand treatments, ear acupuncture, back scrubs with massage, and numerology readings by local intuitive Shawn Thompson.

The Wellness Cottage is located at 1140 Manford Ave, Building C. It is directly across from the Fairgrounds entrance. For more info call Brooke: 402-304-6691 or visit www.reveriebeautyandbodywork.com /fall-fest-2020. We hope to see you there!

Interlibrary Loan: Statewide Lending Service Is Available Again InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is a statewide library service that allows library patrons to request materials not available locally—including books, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs. Lending libraries place those materials on a statewide courier, delivering them locally for patrons to check out from the Estes Valley Library.

The service was suspended last spring, with many libraries closed during stay-at-home orders. The service is now active once again, and patrons are welcome to place requests for materials through the library’s website.

Look for the “We’ll Get it for You”

link at estesvalleylibrary.org. That pathway leads to an “ILL Request” button where patrons may search other Colorado libraries and place requests. There is no charge for the service, except for very rare materials, in which case a librarian would contact the patron in advance.

Arrival times for materials may be slower than usual, with many Colorado libraries operating with limited hours, along with the standard 3-day quarantine of items upon arrival.

For more information about the service, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or contact the library at (970) 586-8116, or email Answers@estesvalleylibrary.org.

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After writing a depressing column about how tired I am of all the negative energy weighing heavy on our poor planet and her inhabitants, I decided it would be better to close the document, file it away, and start over. But I spent hours on that column and now it’s late and my deadline looms. Therefore, I am filling this space with what one of my trusted sources calls, “Churchill-isms.”

Because the pandemic has kept my affiliate and me from venturing out much, we’ve been watching a series called “The Crown,” about the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II. The cigar-chomping Winston Churchill is an intriguing character who appears in almost every episode. He was a soldier, a journalist and a politician before he became the UK’s prime minister, a position he held from 1940 to 1945. He died in 1965 at the age of 90. Here are some of his most notable quotes: • Diplomacy is the art of telling someone to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.

• You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.

• Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.

• A nation that forgets its past has no future.

• There is nothing that government can’t give you that it hasn’t taken from you in the first place.

• Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.

• A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.

• A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

• One man with conviction will overwhelm a hundred with only opinions.

• However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.

• You don’t make the poor richer by making the rich poorer.

• Life can either be accepted or changed. If it is not accepted, it must be changed. If it cannot be changed, then it must be accepted.

• We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.

• I’d rather argue against a hundred idiots than to have one agree with me.

• In the course of my life I have often had to eat my words; and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.

• An appeaser is one who feeds the crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.

• Life is fraught with opportunities to keep your mouth shut.

And probably the most famous quote attributed to Churchill, given as a very brief commencement address: “Never give up, never give up, never give up.”

Then he sat down.

That never happened. This is what he did say, as part of a 20-minute speech to his alma matter, the all-boys Harrow School, in 1941, during WWII: “Surely from this period of ten months this is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty —never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.”

The quote is not, “never give in.” It is, “never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.” I can go with that.

We’re living through tough times, fighting our own individual and collective battles. Hopefully the lessons we are learning—for what’s the point of it all if we aren’t learning and growing? —hopefully we’re learning and developing our personal convictions of honor and good sense.

In other words, honor each other and use your noggin. (My mother used to say, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” That sums up honor and good sense right there. And over the years my dad would quip, “Nobody said it was going to be easy.” That applies to just about everything.)

Someday we’ll look back at this coronavirus-plus era and tell stories. We’ll cry and we’ll laugh as we “remember when.”

But only if we don’t give in (except to convictions of honor and good sense) and instead, give away. Bestow on others some time, talent and goodwill. Offer kindness and compassion and affirmations. Go ahead, give away as much as you can because there is an endless supply. There’s enough for everyone, and more, and that goodness is what will get us to the other side of these surreal circumstances.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2020 Sarah Donohoe

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Expanded Library Hours Sept. 28, And A Geeky Tech Upgrade From the Estes Valley Library

We at the Estes Valley Library share your enthusiasm for expanded hours: it means more time for students and families, more hours better matched to the schedules of working people, and more opportunities for finding movies and browsing bestsellers, checking email, and all the many experiences you enjoy at your library.

So beginning Monday, September 28, the library’s open hours will double.

Starting that day, the library building will be open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why September 28 for the new hours? On that date, an important milestone will have been reached.

Pre-COVID and behind the scenes, staff have been preparing for a major upgrade to the library’s catalog and

check-out system. The new system will improve your experience, while creating time-saving efficiencies to enhance services for years to come.

We wanted our schools to benefit from these upgrades too, and they all signed on. As a result, a Village Catalog (the public library, all school district libraries, and Eagle Rock School) is being created for the first time ever, with all physical and digital holdings united into one streamlined community search-system.

To complete the finishing touches (and to ensure we don’t lose any data in the process), patrons will be unable to place holds on items for the threeday period of September 21 to 23. Access to the search catalog may also be limited on these three days. Then everyone gets a 21st century library system at five community locations.

We thank you for your patience in these recent weeks. Look for expanded hours September 28— with a Village Catalog ready to serve us all.

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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday With the return of professional football this week, the Estes Park Archives celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Denver Broncos on Saturday, September 12, as we visit with Neal Kittredge, retired AP sports writer and author of the new book “Bronco Lore.”

The American Football League formed in 1959, with Denver as a charter member. The “Broncos” mascot was chosen from among 500 entries (other sources say 162 entries, each entry may have permitted multiple suggestions) in a “Name the Team” contest - Winning entrant Ward Vining of Lakewood

Meet And Greet For Ben Aste County Commissioner candidate for District 3.

Friday night, September 18, 6 p.m. at 162 S. Saint Vrain across from Ridgeline Motel.COVID19 County restrictions will be observed. Call 970612-2514 for additional information.

was not the only one to suggest “Broncos,” but his accompanying 25-word essay, in which he suggested that broncos were “tough and typified the west,” carried the day. His prize package, which wasn't quite as coveted at the time, included two season tickets and passes to watch practices.

The Broncos played their first game in Boston on September 9, 1960, a 1310 win (one of only four wins that inaugural season), and their first home game against Oakland, in a half-empty Bears Stadium. Although they finished last in the Western Division,

The socks worn by the original Denver Broncos, and the throwback uniforms donned by the team for the 50th anniversary of the league.

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what most die-hard fans remember is the Broncos brown and yellow (or brown and white, for away games) vertically-striped socks.

The weekly Estes Park Archives football-themed September programs are all free, and are held at 240 Moraine Avenue. You do not have to be a member, or even an Estes Park resident, to attend.

The COVID-modified format this summer is 15-minute programs repeated on the quarter hour between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with only family members permitted around the conference table at any one time, masks required. Because we have an invited guest for this installment, advance reservations are required. Call 586-4889 to pick your 15minute time slot, or for additional questions or directions.

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Estes Park Health September Flu Clinics

Here for you.

With the only urgent care in Estes Park.

Have an ache or pain that just can’t wait? Estes Park Health Urgent Care offers your community’s most convenient answer for non-emergent health care, especially outside of normal business hours. No appointments are necessary. We’ll see you quickly. And you’ll receive the same high-quality care you’ve come to expect from your compassionate, local providers.

A new, stand-alone center offering: Quicker service After-hours and weekend care Lower costs than an ER visit X-ray

That’s TLC ASAP. From Estes Park Health Urgent Care.

The Estes GOP Outpost is open with lots of good information available from your national, state and local candidates!

Now Open at 420 Steamer Drive Estes Park Health Urgent Care | 970-577-4500 | www.eph.org

Estes Park Health will be offering flu vaccine clinic on Saturdays in September on the 12th, 19th, and 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call the clinic at 586-2200 to schedule.

In order to facilitate improved patient flow, we strongly encourage appointments. Walk-ins will be accommodated, if possible.

We will have clinic staff, including pediatric nurses, administering vaccines for infants six months of age and up. High-dose vaccine is available for those over 65 years of age.

In an effort to continue to protect our community and practice social distancing, we are happy to provide this important community service on Saturdays. Appointments will be made fifteen minutes apart. Families will be allowed to schedule in groups of six or less.

Note that the EPH providers follow all CDC guidelines for your protection and for everyone’s protection.

Even if you get the flu shot in September, it will last all of flu season, so we highly encourage that you book your appointment early.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, or if you have questions, please call the Estes Park Health Physicians Clinic at 586-2200.

URGENT CARE

We are located at 162 S. Saint Vrain, 10am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

For additional information call 970-612-2514 or check out our website: estesconservatives.com

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creature was almost unrecognizable.

I could never understand why in his later years my father would go to bed at 8 o’clock and be up before the sun came up at 5 a.m. Now that I do the same thing, it’s perfectly understandable. As a result, that’s how I determined a week or so ago First it was moths and now it’s mice. that we were coexisting with mice. SitActually, I need to back up a bit: Initing at my computer with just the tially it was the Pandemic, then the desktop monitor providing light, I drought, devastating wildfires, folcould hear the tell-tale scratching of lowed by an infestation of moths, and tiny feet in the kitchen. It was the next now we’ve got mice. Locusts must be day that I saw the first mouse scurry next—it’s inevitable. into the utility room.

To tell you the truth, my husband and Many people use live traps to capture I have been very lucky when it comes and relocate rodents and other sorts of to rodents and other assorted vermin. vermin. In the case of larger critters We’ve lived in our house for twentysuch as rats, moles, and the like, I totwo years and even though we’re surtally agree. But—chastise me if you rounded by a great deal of open space, must—but as sweet as they may look we’ve had few problems in the past. at times, I believe in eradicating mice.

Okay—so there was one badger, but he They can carry any number of nasty moved on. And then the flood in 2013 diseases. Having said that, unfortuseemed to eradicate many of the burnately, sometimes I don’t follow my rowing and annoying critters who are own rules. just now beginning to return. HowYesterday when our golden retriever ever, today I’m writing this column at Zookee got me up shortly before 3 6:47 a.m. The sun is up and as I look a.m. to go outside, I was instantly around the house, natural lighting aware that a mouse had been caught makes it very easy to see what’s going in the utility room and was struggling on. A minute or so ago, I happened to to get out of the trap. He had wedged glance into our dining room and saw a the device under the door between mouse dart across the carpet into the our dining and utility rooms. I figured utility room. Brave little critter he (or the battle would end soon and Joel she) is venturing out in almost-broad would take care of everything when he daylight. got up. But I couldn’t go back to sleep We now have four mouse traps strateand my heart began to hurt for the gically located in the kitchen and utilfear and pain this little mouse must be ity areas of our relatively small home. enduring. Work I was doing made it There are several others set under the necessary for me to go through the steps between the garage and the entry utility room to the garage several to our house. Normally, that has suftimes and once when I walked ficed, but not this year. through, the mouse had managed to I’m not sure how many of you will re- upright the trap. With one or both member the film “Stuart Little.” Refront legs stuck in the device, his tiny leased in 1999, it was loosely based beady black eyes seemed to be looking upon a novel written by E. B. White directly into mine. There was only one who also penned “Charlotte’s Web.” thing I could do.

Anyway, it was a delightful, lightGoing back into the garage, I found hearted movie about a mouse that is my leather gloves and returned to the adopted by a human family and the utility room. Swallowing twice, I challenges Stuart—Michael J. Fox is picked up the trap, took it outside and his voice—faces as he struggles to fit released that sweet little mouse back in. He was so cute driving about town into the world. In that moment, as I in a miniature sports car and then piwatched him scamper away, I felt like I loting a sailboat during a prestigious had done a good thing. That emotion nautical race. But I digress. The point may pass when he returns with an is that I loved the movie and went to army of descendants. But for now, I’m bed feeling so good after watching it. okay because I discovered a connecThen, the next morning that exuber- tion with the fight in that little guy. As ance evaporated in an instant. Going for the one who dashed through our into the master bathroom to get ready dining room this morning and his for work, I happened to glance into the friends—we will take no prisoners. bathtub. It didn’t take long to know The traps are set, and our cat is ready there had been a massacre: My own for battle (although I’m not sure she Stuart Little had been killed by one of has a clue as to what a mouse is). Even our cats. The tub was smeared with so, beware all mice who enter: This is blood and what remained of the tiny war.

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Good News In The Valley

We are open as a virtual church without walls See pccrusa.org for fellowship, prayer and worship schedules

Outdoor In‐Person Services in September Weather permitting – 10:00 AM Services will be held in the drive just outside the main entrance.

1700 Brodie Avenue Bring a lawn chair, wear a face mask, observe social distancing.

All are welcome

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center It might seem like things just can’t get any worse. So, let’s flip the coin and take a moment to celebrate innovation, a few great successes, and collaboration in our community that is making great things happen.

Diving right in—the Housing Authority has closed the financing needed for their new rental project on Hwy. 7 near the Mountain View Bible Fellowship. This project brings 26 new one, two, and three-bedroom apartments to our community. Some of their projects are income based, but these units will be restricted to renters who work in Estes Park a minimum of 30 hours a week year-round.

Along with affordable and attainable housing, childcare is one of our community’s major sore spots. Well, EVICS is starting a training for anyone interested in becoming a licensed child care provider. Friends, family and neighbors that take care of other people’s kids are also welcome. They are not offering any certifications, but providing training and help with start-up costs. The orientation was Wednesday, please call them now if you want to jump in.

Pumpkins and Pilsners persists! You can still get a beer, a pint glass, a t-shirt and a pumpkin.

It will have a different drive-thru/pickup style this year, but it remains a great fundraiser for education initiatives through the Estes Park Education Foundation.

The Estes Chamber just finished its first annual Chamber Cup golf tournament.

As everyone knows, this community is built on small businesses and the $25,000 raised at their fundraiser allows them to continue to be a vital resource.

The Estes Valley Land Trust has created an Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Plan. This is a 10-year vision for our community. Think about it—hiking, views, workforce housing, businesses, walking paths and more all have to fit in our town. The draft plan was developed through public input. The goal is to preserve another 5k acres of land and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities, all while supporting our economy.

There is a lot of pressure on any undevel-

oped land in Estes. Please visit evlandtrust.org to review this broad document (there are lots of pretty pictures, too) and lend your input.

Bright Christmas has long been helping families in need in Estes. This often takes the shape of a school supply drive and gifts at Christmas. Well, as so many organizations and individuals are doing these days, they are adapting their support to include internet upgrades for students. Mom is working from home on her computer, and the two kids are doing Cloud school. Why is the internet connection slow?! Well, Bright Christmas is stepping in to help with that expense.

Anyone in need of upgrades can contact the Elementary School counselor to see if they qualify, kelsey_prather@estesschools.org Crossroad’s SHIP counselor is helping Medicare age clients find the most affordable prescription health plan. The first group to be assisted will be existing Crossroad and Meals on Wheels clients.

Do you need help with this? Just ask at Crossroads.

Nonprofits are gearing up for fall fundraisers. Both Crisis Advocates and the Estes Chamber are looking to host events (and help each other out) ; mark your calendar now for a “do good dinner” on October 8 with both Crisis Advocates or the Estes Chamber.

Eagle Scouts are helping to spruce up our local safe house. Partners Mentoring Youth has rebranded as just “Partners” (that’s one less acronym in this town).

The library is partnering with Estes Valley Restorative Justice for a full roster of programs this October during Conflict Resolution Month (the library website has the full list). September's Family Book Club is the timely Newbery-winning book New Kid, a graphic novel with themes on diversity and inclusion (Sept.

21 - 26). So much good stuff!!

If you are looking to make an impact on an organization in the next couple weeks, consider buying a Duck Race ticket. The race is September 19 and many local organizations rely on this event to help fund operations and programs. Visit epduckrace.org. Thanks to all the volunteers, nonprofiters and townies that continue to jump in and be part of the solution.

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Be Wildfire Ready: New Guide Sets Starting Line & Prioritizes Actions Most Critical To Prepare Homes To Resist Wildfire

Pyrocumulus clouds form when hot air and smoke from a wildfire is released into the sky. Photo takend from Big Meadows on the West Side of RMNP on Sunday, right before they closed Trail Ridge Road.

Photo by Marlene Borneman

Homeowners are urged to take steps now to reduce risk ahead of traditional peak wildfire season.

By: Estes Valley Board of Realtors® With more than 200,000 acres of forests burned across the state over the past two months as a result of wildland fires, we continue to look for ways to support our wildfire mitigation, insurance professionals and Colorado residents as we evaluate and take action to help prevent the potentially devastating impact of fires to property, structures and lives.

Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) recently released Wildfire Ready, a new wildfire prep guide based on the latest science that takes homeowners through the most critical actions to improve wildfire-resistance. It prioritizes home improvements that can make the biggest impact in reducing wildfire risk and sets a clear starting line for homeowners to begin addressing those areas of the home most susceptible to ignition.

It prioritizes home improvements that can make the biggest impact in reducing wildfire risk and sets a clear starting line for homeowners to begin addressing those areas of the home most susceptible to ignition.

It is critical that individual homeowners and neighborhoods understand and take steps to reduce their wildfire risk, because when a home is ignited by wildfire there is a 90 percent chance it will result in a complete loss without firefighter intervention to stop the progression. IBHS urges homeowners in wildfire-prone communities to use Wildfire Ready to start wildfire preparedness projects now.

Labor Day Weekend is an ideal time for homeowners who live in areas at risk from wildfire to take a look at

their homes, make improvements to vulnerable areas and complete seasonal clean-up, removing combustible materials and yard waste,” says Roy Wright, president and CEO of IBHS. “Compared to past years, we’re seeing wildfires rage across several states early in the season, but we are not helpless against these fires. Wildfire Ready lays out the to-do list, and now is the time for homeowners to act.”

A home is a system with multiple vulnerabilities, so no single action alone will significantly reduce wildfire risk.

One part of a home may be wildfire-resistant while another remains highly vulnerable leaving the structure, and neighboring homes, at risk. To make the greatest impact in driving down that risk, homeowners should start by addressing the most vulnerable areas of the home and then continue with additional improvements paired with ongoing maintenance and debris removal.

Wildfire Ready builds on the latest wildfire research from IBHS, the Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps, to progressively guide homeowners through key components of their home that can affect wildfire resistance, critical actions to take first and ways to further build resilience: 1. Start Here: the group of critical actions essential to making a meaningful

reduction in wildfire risk.

2. Keep Going: the second group of actions to expand a home’s wildfire resistance.

3. Level Up: as time and budgets allow, continue addressing these other vulnerable areas of a home.

4. Go the Last Mile: consider making larger modifications to reinforce the home’s wildfire resistance.

Each cluster of mitigation steps includes three to four projects for homeowners to tackle and is supported by years of scientific research to understand wildfires and home vulnerabilities. The foundation of wildfire resilience lies in the Start Here cluster of critical actions essential to meaningfully address wildfire risk: • Making sure the roof is fire-rated • Creating a 0-5 foot home ignition zone buffer around the home • Removing items under a deck • Adding or upgrading vents to include 1/8 inch or finer metal mesh screens.

Once a homeowner completes the four critical actions, Wildfire Ready offers additional steps, including landscaping suggestions and vigilant maintenance practices, that can further reduce the risk a wildfire will ignite the home.

The Wildfire Ready guide brings the research findings into a step-by-step guide for homeowners, neighborhoods, and communities to map the journey to a more resilient home. This is so important, because firefighters simply can’t be everywhere and protect every home during an active wildfire.”

Embers, flames or radiant heat from neighboring homes can all ignite your home, so neighbors’ actions protect your home too. Homeowners, neighborhoods, and the larger community should work together to reduce the chance any home ignites.

A community approach is vital to reducing risks for everyone living in areas that may be impacted by wildfires.

Share the Wildfire Ready guide with your homeowners association, neighbors, and others in the community and encourage them to join you in taking action to be wildfire ready.”

When put into action in conjunction with vigilant maintenance, the Wildfire Ready guide can help communities be better prepared for the next wildfire threat. The full guide is available at disastersafety.org/ WildfireReady.

You can also obtain additional info at estesparkrealtors.com/estes-park-living/

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Allenspark Hilltop Guild Hosts Second Saturday Mini Bazaar This Saturday Looking for something fun to do this Saturday that embraces safety standards during COVID-19? Head to the Second Saturday Mini Bazaar this Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Kelley House in Allenspark, which is home to The Hilltop Guild.

This is the third and final Mini Bazaar, which has replaced the organization’s annual Bazaar in August due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Hilltop Guild President Donna Squyres said, “Since we still want to provide funding for scholarships, special projects, building maintenance and fundraising for the Fire Department in Allenspark, we had to come up with a different solution.”

The Hilltop Guild is a productive and creative association of members who create handmade crafts throughout the

year, including knit, crochet, woven and quilted items, homemade jellies (made with local berries, gathered in competition with the bears each summer!), jewelry, artistic gourds, handmade stationary, photographs, Country Kitchen baked goods and crafts.

Eight shoppers will be allowed into The Kelley House at a time and there will be two Guild members on hand to answer questions and two others serving as cashiers on the front porch. The White Elephant House in back will also be open with used household goods, books, collectibles, toys, outdoor gear and more.

The Mini Bazaar will also feature haircuts for $20 each between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., thanks to Vicki Nolting of Hair On Wheels. She will be aided by Shauna Sutton, with proceeds benefitting the

Hilltop Guild’s scholarship program.

The Kelley House is located at 18720 Highway 7; fifteen miles from Lyons, and just 30 minutes south of Estes Park on Highway 7.

The Hilltop Guild also sells its weavings, crafts and other items at The Old Gallery in Allenspark, which is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

“We’re thrilled that The Old Gallery has agreed to partner with us in this way,” said Squyres. “If you haven’t been there, you should stop by on Saturday as well and see the beautiful works of art by 20 local and regional artists for sale.

There’s even a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Store in The Old Gallery, with maps, great souvenirs and more.”

The Hilltop Guild was founded in the late 1940s. Its’ goal is to return the fruits of the members’ labors to areas of need

in the greater Allenspark area and beyond.

The group meets weekly throughout the year to learn new skills and create items to be sold. The Kelley House has a Loom Room with eight floor looms. “Our weavers create gorgeous items that will be for sale, including unique placemats, table runners, scarves and more,” said Squyres.

The group also maintains the site of the historic Allen cabin, the original homestead in Allenspark and the Bunce School, a Historic Designation from the State of Colorado and County of Boulder, which is listed on the National Historic Register. It is one of two rural log schoolhouses remaining in Boulder County and is located near the Kelley House.

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45th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival To Be Held September 19th And 20th The 45th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is on! This fun and unique shopping experience showcases world class artists from Colorado and neighboring western states. Shoppers will discover hand woven garments, paintings, jewelry, metalwork, photography, fractal art, sculpture, pottery, and more! The festival will take place September 19th and 20th in Bond Park; Sat-

urday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Safety is the number one priority and COVID guidelines will be followed.

Contact tracing information will be collected upon arrival, and attendance is limited to 175 people at any one time. Social distancing and face covering is required.

Steven Boyd - Painting. Original paintings of western and wildlife on canvas or board in oil and acrylic. Irwin, ID

Barbara Holloway – Fiber. Hand woven fabrics made on 8harness foot-powered floor looms with micro and plant fiber yarns.

Gallisteo, NM Cindy Kuck – Metal.

Metal manipulated by patinas, welds, hammering, sanding and painting.

Each piece is an original. This Shaman represents a person during a ritual, and practice divination and healing. Ft. Collins, CO

Adam Hoffman – Digital Art. Fractal math algorithms layered and colored to create complex organic feeling scenes.

Printed on high gloss aluminum and float Alex Burke – Photography. Landscape images from remote locamounted. Salt tions including Rocky Mountain Nat Park. Greeley, CO Lake City, UT

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ESCAPING THE CHICKEN LITTLE SYNDROME Most of us may remember the story of Chicken Little. He ran around the barnyard proclaiming imminent destruction: “The sky is falling! The sky is falling!” For awhile, the other barnyard animals believed his prophecy of doom until they realized that one animal’s fear did not a crisis make.

Do you feel it? A similar contagious spirit of despair permeates our culture today.

Instead of the ‘sky is falling’, it may be the stock market, the employment rate or other economic concern. Perhaps it’s the environment (fires, hurricanes, drought); health issues (the constantly discussed pandemic); social issues (racial difference concerns and protests), or election-year concerns which result in horror stories about what will happen if this or that party or candidate gets into power. No wonder people have feelings of despair about the future of our world, our society and ourselves.

Certainly this is the spirit of our age. Sometime ago the US News and World Report’s cover read: “In God we trust: Spiritual America. Testing personal faith in a cynical age.” The first article addressed: “Praying to end a wave of fear. America is experiencing a fear wave. Fear flows not just from TV pictures but from real life experiences.” Ann Landers used to get thousands of letters each day. Once asked: “What’s the most common problem they talk about?”, she said: “Without a doubt, fear.”

Despite all of the many things we constantly hear about, we would do well to read books like, ‘The Good News Is That The Bad News Is Wrong’, and to agree that, while we hear of bad actions by a few people, there are millions of ‘everyday heroes’, ordinary people, who rarely get any press, though serving their fellowmen in positive ways. In the midst of newscasts that traumatize many by negative things reported, there are myriads of people who joyfully focus on the promises and the blessings that God continually provides. Perhaps you, too, are one who remembers His special words: “All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”

What are YOU afraid of? Some of you are afraid of losing your job or business.

Some are afraid of losing your spouse or a child. Some are afraid of losing your health due to the pandemic, or the ‘C’ word. This week I got a call from someone who knows that I recently went through ‘Chemo’ and ‘radiation’ and ‘surgery’, wanting to know what it was like because he has just been told he faced the same things. I told him the same things I’m sharing in this article: ‘Don’t be afraid!’ Our medical people do great things… and God is good! I have a Bubba Gump t-shirt that I like to wear. It says, simply, ‘Miracles happen everyday!’ and I believe that! With our medical people dedicatedly serving and our God working everyday (as Jesus says He does), we should not be afraid, especially if we believe other promises that talk about what happens beyond this life. I like the (Bible) Message version rendering of Romans 8:15: “The resurrection life you’ve received is adventurously expectant, greeting God with a child-like, ‘What’s next, Papa’?’”

Here’s a small ‘mini-sermon’ of the ‘A-B-C’s of ‘no-fear foundation’ living. I will: A – Accept God’s love for me. “Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love casts out fear.” (I John 4:18) and “Nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”. (Romans 8:39) “He who gave His Son for us, how will He not freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:32) B – Believe Christ died and rose for me. “By embracing death…Jesus freed all those who, all their lives, were ‘scared to death’ by death.” (Hebrews 2:14-15) C – Commit my fears and life to Christ. “Do not fear what others fear, do not be frightened, but in your heart honor Jesus as Lord.” (I Peter 3:14-15) Let me close with Peter’s blessing: “May God bless you richly and grant you increasing freedom from anxiety and fear.” And with this offer: if there is any way that I can help (ie. my friend calling about his cancer challenge), please feel free to call my cell phone: 720530-6446, and let’s talk…or meet somewhere and talk in person. Or, visit our (very safe) Sunday morning services at 1470 Fish Creek at 10:30 AM. We’re here to serve.

Bob Lewis

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu September 14 – 18 Monday, Sept 14 Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ tomato salad Tuesday, Sept 15 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Wed., Sept 16 Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ potato salad Thurs., Sept 17 Meat Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, Sept 18 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

September 21 – 25

Monday, Sept 21 Tuesday, Sept 22

Wed., Sept 23 Thurs., Sept 24 Friday, Sept 25

Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ pasta salad Trio Signature Salad (greens topped w/cheese, croutons, pecans, corn, craisins & tomatoes) topped w/ a scoop of Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad & Three-Bean Salad & ranch dressing Country Fried Steak w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetable Hawaiian Smoked Ham (topped w/ pineapple glaze) w/ sweet potato & vegetable Salmon (4 oz) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup of the day

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, Sept 14th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Sept 11th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org The Center is still closed. No Activities.

Meals to Go will be delivered to your vehicle at the Senior Citizens Center!

Pick up times 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org

2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years. Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: now to August 26. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here is the next of the submissions.

The Story Of Paula Brown Steige By: Marlene Borneman

but the shop was open only in sumIconic MacDonald’s Book Shop is an mers until 1975, when Paula made the decision to open year-round. independent bookstore in Estes Park Paula continued the tradition of her and Paula Brown Steige has a deep grandparents living in the same buildpersonal history within its walls. In ing as the shop until 1984. The 1910, her grandparents established MacDonald General Store. Her grand- “kitchen” is still a vibrant part of the store functioning as the office and her mother sold books, too. grandmother’s cast iron wood stove Paula was born in Trinidad, Colserves as a display.

The shop weathered orado. In summers Paula worked in the 1982 Lawn Lake flood. In 1988, the shop and her parents operated it Paula married Walter Steige. after her grandmother’s death. Paula The shop gave Paula a lifestyle of graduated from the University of serving the community, greeting cusIowa, married, and divorced. She tomers, and authors—relationships taught school in Englewood, spending that bring her immense joy. MacDonsummers at the shop. In 1971, she moved to Estes Park and taught at the ald Book Shop remains a warm, high school. After her mother’s death, friendly gathering place for book lovers.

Paula took over the book operations,

The Story Of Chris Switzer By: Sybil Barnes

Chris Switzer didn’t let that narrow defeat define her. She continued to try Before there were bike trails, a crossto improve the community by working walk on Highway 7 for students to use hard to start the Art Center of Estes. to get to school and handicapped She found a space, signed the lease, parking or access to the Post Office arranged for all the licenses and did and Town Hall, there was a woman the paperwork for non-profit status. who decided to run for Town Board.

Always a participating artist with her Her Fall River Road neighborhood weaving, she served as Director for five had recently been included in the years.

The Art Center recently celetown limits. She wanted families to brated 33 years in Estes Park. Chris have representation, not just downand her husband, Phil, were on the town businesses and tourist accomfounding committee for the Estes Park modations.

Wool Market, born from their interest Women friends at the Library supported her and arranged speaking/lis- in alpacas. Chris has authored several tening programs at various clubs. “It’s books on weaving. Her contributions to the artistic life of our town are subimportant to try,” she said to herself.

That woman lost by four votes. A seed stantial. had been planted.

The Story Of Glenna Dannels By: Steve Mitchell

the shop: guitar playing, drawing, jewelry, ceramics, weaving, leather craft The Spectrum in downtown Estes and silk screening.

Park was a gallery, studio and school Once they produced their art, Glenna wrapped into one. It had a bit of a 60s vibe to it, displaying ceramics, jewelry, offered artists an opportunity to sell leather craft, prints, oils and photogra- their work. Teachers swapped classes and sold their art instead of accepting phy from Colorado artists, many of wages. Art professors at the University them just starting out. It was a welof Northern Colorado sent their best come place to grab a mug of coffee and chat about art. In the middle of it students to experience what the Specall was Glenna Dannels, who opened trum was about. At its peak the shop featured more than 400 Colorado the Spectrum in July 1969 with 14 artists. artists. She operated it on a consignment basis, taking one third commis“The kids called it a commune, with sion to cover overhead. A teacher who me paying the bills,” Glenna said. started the art program in the Estes Glenna was married to Mayor Bernie Park Schools, Glenna taught classes at Dannels. Glenna died in 2016.

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Five Fun Facts About... How To Take Great Photos By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is not just one animal but rather how to take great photos of an animal in the fall. September is one of the best times of year to photograph wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. The fall colors peak this month, several animals are in their energetic rut season and other animals are doing their last push to prepare for the winter. Keep these tips in mind when photographing the local wildlife for wonderful photos for your walls.

1. The elk rut will peak the third and fourth weeks of September. This fun season is when the bull elk work on strutting for the cows and bugle to warn off other suitors. To capture the bugling shot of a bull elk, wait for

him to sniff a cow to see if she is in heat. He will bugle immediately following the sniff. Or wait to hear a distant elk bugle; the closer bull will typically respond as a warning to stay away.

2. This year the meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park are closed from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. for the protection of the elk during an important season for their survival. If the elk are not close to the road, frame them instead as a focal point in a scenic photo. Within your photo, position the elk in the lower left or right third and then fill the remaining portion of the frame with the colorful trees and high peaks.

3. In September, pikas are in their last push to build up their hay piles for

winter in their harsh tundra environment. Watch them for a few minutes.

They will have favorite patches where they gather plants and then, as they run back to their cache piles, will have a favorite rock to stop on and check for danger before proceeding. Photograph them on this rock rather than trying to chase them around with your camera.

4. The fall colors are beautiful along the Bear Lake Road corridor the third and fourth weeks of September. Frame your photos with boulders covered in colorful lichen at the base of aspen trees to create a true Rocky Mountain autumn scene. The boulder will help ground your photo while the vertical tree trunks will bring movement into the shot.

5. Although a little harder to find,

moose are also in their rut or mating season in September. They do not like the noise of the more animated elk in the meadows so look for them near alpine lakes where cow moose may be found. Frame the moose against colorful fall foliage for a dynamic environmental portrait of autumn in Rocky rather than chasing them around for frame-filling portraits.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round.

You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com.

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Watch And Enjoy Elk Rut In Safety By: Kris Hazelton

The annual elk rut has begun and the bull elk are already busy bugling, gathering their harems of females and challenging one another for breeding rights.

The elk are amazing and wonderous animals that are fun to watch but remember, these are wild animals competing for dominance and the bulls are especially “pumped-up” at this time of year.

Avoid potential accident, injury or death by always viewing from a safe distance. If an animal is carefully watching you and appears “jumpy,” you are way too close. Avoid eye contact and back away. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger. For photographers, a good rule of thumb is “give them room, use your zoom.”

Keep you dog leashed and quiet. Do not allow them to bark, lunge at or chase wildlife. Elk view your dog as a predator.

Never block traffic. “Elk jams” are a danger to everyone – blocking traffic on single lane roads creates all kinds of potentially dangerous situations. Be sure to pull completely off the roadway, out of the way of through traffic.

Never, ever imitate an elk

call or bugle during the rut. This can endanger you and the elk.

Please respect private property. Elk know no boundaries and are found all around town. If they are in a private homeowners yard, please watch the animals from a public area.

Never get between two bull elk. Situations can change very rapidly during the rut and you never want to be caught in between two rival animals.

Don’t ignore the cows, they can still be dangerous, any time of year, not just during calving season.

Remember – elk are wild animals. Be aware and be respectful. View quietly from a safe distance. Never attempt to touch or feed wildlife, it’s dangerous and illegal. Keep dogs leashed and quiet and when photographing, use your zoom, give them room.

An Easy Way To Help The Elk Stow away your hammocks, volleyball nets, swings By: Kris Hazelton

The elk rut in the Estes Valley is underway and Colorado Parks and Wildlife now urges us to please look around our homes, yards and businesses for items that the bulls may get tangled up in.

Recently, a large bull got his antlers caught in a child’s swing. The swing was hanging outside and while the homeowner was away, a bull happened by and tried to spar with the swing. Imagine the shock when the homeowner came home

to find the bull with their swing hanging from the bull’s antlers.

This is too common an occurrence in the fall when bulls try to spar with anything that moves.

When bull elk are pumped up with testosterone, anything that moves can be of interest to that bull. Swings, hammocks, volleyball nets and tire swings blowing in the wind pose a challenge for the elk and they will approach these items and actually spar with them. This can be a very dangerous practice as their

antlers can easily become entangled in these items we have all around our homes and yards.

The CPW is urging all residents to bring these items in for the fall, to avoid any encounters such as the entangled bulls shown on this page.

According to CPW Wildlife Managers, they anticipate they will have to drug immobilize several elk this season that will get tangled in a fence, a piece of playground equipment, even lawn furniture.

This kind of entrapment is totally preventable, just take a walk around your

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home and yard and look to see what an animal might get caught up in.

Sometimes, elk are able to be rescued from entanglements by drug immobilizing them and then freeing them from whatever they are caught up in. Often times though, the results are tragic and the bulls die.

Lets make sure to look over our yards and bring in anything that might pose an entrapment hazard for our resident elk.

Do it today, your actions could save the lives of these beautiful creatures.

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Plan To Vote Early For The Election On November 3rd

Showtimes For Sept. 11 – Sept. 17

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (PG) Runtime: 119min

Daily at 5:15p Matinees: Fri, Sat andSun at 2:15p

THE BROKEN HEARTS GALLERY (PG-13) Runtime: 121min

Daily at 5:30p and8:30p Matinees: Fri, Sat and Sun at 2:30p

THE NEW MUTANTS (PG-13) Runtime: 98min

Daily at 5p and8p Matinees: Fri, Sat andSun at 2p

UNHINGED (R) Runtime: 90min

The November 3rd election is drawing much closer. Colorado’s ballots will be mailed to active voters across the state in October, with the Larimer County Clerk announcing that mailing is scheduled for the week of October 12. All voted ballots must be received by the County Clerk no later than 7:00 p.m. on November 3 in order to be counted.

Because postmarks are not sufficient for receipt and the Postal Service may experience some delays, we are advising all voters to use ballot drop boxes in Estes Park. Drop boxes that are available 24/7 beginning October 9 are at 1601 Brodie Avenue (behind the DMV building) and at Estes Park Municipal Building (170 MacGregor Avenue). Those locations are under camera security.

The Voter Service and Polling Center (“VSPC”) in the Estes Valley Community Building will have a third drop box during open hours. The VSPC will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from October 19 through Monday,

November 2 (except closed on Sundays). On November 3, the VSPC is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ballots deposited in drop boxes before 7:00 p.m. on November 3 will be considered received by the Clerk.

The VSPC in Estes Park is available for anyone needing to vote in person, to obtain a replacement ballot, or to register and vote on the same day.

Identification may be needed for certain voter registration services. Questions can be answered at the VSPC, or by telephone to the County Clerk’s office, elections division, 970-498-7820.

National, state and county races on our ballots include eight campaigns.

Democratic candidates and offices are:

son In addition to the candidates on the ballot, Colorado has certified eleven statewide ballot measures. These ballot issues address: a change in Constitutional language, income taxes, property taxes, nicotine taxes, National Popular Vote, gambling and gaming licenses, paid medical and family leave, abortion, and reintroduction of gray wolves. This does not include County level ballot measures that may appear on some ballots.

So please VOTE, and vote as early as possible. One definite advantage to voting early is that submitting your ballot usually removes your name from candidate and political party call

• President/Vice President – Joe Biden and Kamala Harris • U. S. Senate – John Hickenlooper • U. S. House – Joe Neguse • Colorado House District 49 – Yara Zokaie • Judicial District 8 District Attorney – Gordon McLaughlin • County Commissioner, District 2 – Kristin Stephens • County Commissioner, District 3 – Jody Shadduck McNally • C. U. Regent, CD 2 – Callie Renni-

lists!

If you are not yet registered to vote, please check out GoVoteColorado.gov, or call the above Clerk’s office for information. You should register early to make sure you can receive a mail-in ballot. Making sure your address is correct is important. Ballots cannot be forwarded from an old address.

For more information, see Voter Tools and Candidates at EVvoteblue.org.

Daily at 8:15p

Diffuse Knapweed

Diffuse and Spotted Knapweed Centaurea diffusa and C. stoeba

TENET (PG-13) Runtime: 150min

Daily at 4p and 7:15p Matinees: Friday - Sunday at 12:45p

Knapweeds are now ripening seeds from earlier flowers while continuing to produce new flowers into the Fall.

These aggressive plants readily take over native plants in yards, meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. Flowerheads are small ‐ 1/4" wide by 3/4" tall. Diffuse knapweed produces white (sometimes pink) flowers and has spiny bracts under the flowerheads; Spotted knapweed flowers are pink, purple or white with bracts that are tipped with dark spots. Both plants are multi‐branched with numerous flowers, Diffuse may grow to 2' tall while Spotted may reach 4' high. To man‐ age: Wear long sleeves and gloves; pull and bag plants, taking care not to release seeds.

Sep 1 - Sep 7, 2020

Spotted Knapweed

The last Monitored Weed Drop Off is September 26. For weed identification and events, contact Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) at ELSA.weeds@gmail.com

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Salud Family Health Centers – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month • A family history of suicide • Substance use. Drugs can create September is Suicide Prevention mental highs and lows that worsen suiAwareness Month. We have had many cidal thoughts. challenges these past several months • Intoxication. More than 1 in 3 peoand stress is certainly apparent. It is helpful that we find ways to nurture and ple who die from suicide are under the support ourselves. This includes speak- influence of alcohol at the time of ing with someone about the things that death. may stress us. Sometimes one may feel • Access to firearms overwhelmed and/or alone. They may • A serious or chronic medical illness feel unable to talk to others but need to • Gender. Although more women know it is ok to reach out and share. than men attempt suicide, men are You are not alone! nearly four times more likely to die by It can be frightening if someone you suicide. love talks • A hisabout suicitory of dal trauma thoughts. It or abuse can be even • Promore longed frightening stress if you find • A reyourself cent thinking tragedy about dying or loss or giving Like any up on life. other health emergency, it is important Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as to address a mental health crisis like suicide quickly and effectively. Unlike suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems. Comments or other health emergencies, mental health crises do not have instructions thoughts about suicide — also known or resources on how to help or what to as suicidal ideation — can begin small expect. like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing Mental health professionals are matters”, but over time, they can betrained to help people understand their come more explicit and dangerous. feelings and improve mental wellness Warning Signs and resiliency.

Psychotherapy, like cogHere are a few other warning signs of nitive behavioral therapy and dialectisuicide: cal behavior therapy, can help a person • Increased alcohol and drug use with thoughts of suicide recognize inef• Aggressive behavior fective patterns of thinking and behav• Withdrawal from friends, family and ior, validate their feelings, and learn community coping skills. Suicidal thoughts are a • Dramatic mood swings symptom, just like any other — they can be treated, and they can improve • Impulsive or reckless behavior over time.

Suicidal behaviors are a psychiatric Always here for you emergency. If you or a loved one starts to take any of these steps, seek immediThank you for reading this informaate help from a health care provider or tion from NAM. If you want to speak call 911: to someone about mental health, please • Collecting and saving pills or buying reach Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255. a weapon The Estes Park Salud Family Health • Giving away possessions Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk • Tying up loose ends, like organizing Drive.

To schedule an appointment call personal papers or paying off debts 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The • Saying goodbye to friends and family website address is www.saludclinic.org If you are unsure, a licensed mental At Salud Family Health Centers, we health professional can help assess. provide quality, affordable primary Risk Factors health care services to keep you and Research has found that 46 percent of your family healthy. We serve all mempeople who die by suicide had a known bers of the community regardless of inmental health condition. Several other surance status or ability to pay. Salud things may put a person at risk of suiaccepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, cide, including: and most private insurance plans.

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Mask Up!

Our mission at the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is to provide you with quality recreation, and we take that to heart every day. It means a lot to us to see you swimming laps, working out, and…playing. We entered uncertain times when the Rec was ordered to close in March; and even more uncertain times when we were allowed to open again. The Larimer County Variance requires us to wear masks when we work out. It’s not particularly comfortable, and can be downright annoying. However, if wearing a mask is what it takes for us to keep the doors open - to keep you healthy and happy - then that’s what we’re going to do.

Our Rec Staff is working hard to increase the opportunities for indoor recreation As we head into colder temperatures, an indoor workout will be increasingly important. Our Rec Staff, which includes Nolan Oberg, Lauren Pavlish and Olesya Stadnichuk, is working closely with Larimer County Health and Environment Department officials to open up the indoor track and gym within the COVID-19 Variance guidelines. Our Maintenance and Custodial Staff has changed their cleaning schedule to accommodate the increase in activities

while still adhering to our rigorous sanitizing protocols. Check our website and Facebook page for updates!

Try different masks to see what works for you and your workout I put a mask on and took one of our LesMills BodyPump™ classes the other day. For the most part, the masked workout was not a problem. In a portion of the class that had an aerobic component, I have to admit, it was a little challenging. My advice: experiment with different mask designs to see which one works best for you. I found that the multi-layer white woven fabric mask with elastic straps is more restrictive than a knit version with softer ear loops.

Many athletic apparel manufacturers have various mask configurations available that are optimized for working out - test out a few!

We appreciate your support and understanding It makes us feel good to hear from our patrons that they understand why masks are a necessary component of a workout at the Rec. We continue to be impressed with the resiliency of our members and sincerely appreciate the level of cooperation we receive; no matter what challenges we encounter. Thank you, and we will see you at the Rec!

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Fall Dog Training Course Lessons From Experienced Investors Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing.

Consider some of the lessons you might learn from experienced investors: • Regulate your emotions. In the investment world, there’s always something coming at us that could sound scary: political flashpoints, economic news, and even those once-in-a-generation occurrences, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. But older people may take these events in stride; in fact, baby boomers and members of the Silent Generation (born between 1925 and 1945) are coping better emotionally with the impacts of COVID19 than younger age cohorts, according to the 2020 Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. And by keeping control of your emotions, you may be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments with good fundamentals just because their prices have fallen in the midst of an overall market decline.

• Learn from experience. By definition, the older we get, the more experiences we will have. And most people do indeed learn from experience. Investors, too, benefit from having seen and done things before. Did you chase a “hot” stock only to have found it cooled off before you bought it? Did you buy too many of the same type of investments, only to see your portfolio take a bigger hit during a downturn than it would have if you had diversified? In the investment arena, as in most walks of life, patterns emerge, and once you learn to recognize them, you can learn from past mistakes.

• Know yourself. When we reach a certain age, most of us know ourselves pretty well. But you don’t have to wait decades to gain this knowledge – at

least not when it comes to investing.

For example, you should quickly gain a good sense of your ability to withstand risk. How? Just consider how you react when the market declines sharply. If you find yourself losing sleep over your losses – even if they’re just on paper – you might be taking on too much risk for your own comfort level. Conversely, if market downturns don’t bother you as much as lack of growth in your portfolio, you might be investing too conservatively for your own risk tolerance.

• Take a longer-term perspective.

When we’re young, we sometimes are more inclined to desire instant gratification – we want results now. Translated into the investment world, this could mean we want to see big returns in a short period. However, despite the popular mythology, it’s quite hard to turn enormous profits on investments overnight – or even over weeks or months. But as the years pass, we learn the value of thinking long-term – how investments we made years ago, and have added to steadily, are now yielding results that can help build the resources we need to reach our objectives.

• Don’t go it alone. Some of us, when we’re young, have a tendency to think we have all the answers and don’t need much help in our endeavors. But age gives us the wisdom to recognize that, although we may have acquired much knowledge over the years, we can still use some help in specialized areas, such as creating a long-term investment strategy.

These suggestions are appropriate for anyone – and they can help you on your journey toward your goals.

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

Fall is here! So is every scent and every animal on earth! Is your fourlegged friend paying more attention to elk duds than you? Are you wondering when he got so big? Did he always jump on every stranger and why won’t he listen when you beg him to stop?

When did she start chewing on the remote control? Did they always have this much energy? And when did they forget everything they were ever taught? Will they ever learn to come when you call them?

If you are looking for a positive program to enroll your puppy or adult dog in, Linda’s Pet Care Services is offering a basic, five week obedience course beginning Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5 p.m. This will be the last public, outdoor class until next June so if you are looking for some training, this is a great time to take advantage of it while the weather is still being cooperative.

The course includes all basic commands including sit, down, settle, off, stand, watch me, leave it and stay as well as recalling, loose leash walking

and learning to how to be appropriate with other people and pets while on leash.

We learn both verbal and hand signals and place a heavy emphasis on developing good social skills with both humans and dogs, both on leash and off.

There are also weekly handouts, articles from positive reinforcement trainers and a weekly Q & A to discuss ongoing dog behaviors (wanted and unwanted).

This class emphasizes teaching owners how to relate to their pets in a more positive and loving way while shaping positive, wanted behavior. More importantly, it teaches us, the humans, reasonable expectations and gives logical answers to why some methods work better than others with our dogs.

The course will focus on positive reinforcement training with food rewards and playtime for an all around good time for the owner as well as the dog.

A playtime at the end of one of our training sessions gives owners the chance to observe their dogs playing, how and when to get involved and gives the dogs a chance to blow off some steam and create bonds with other dogs!

Give your dog (and yourself) the ultimate gift—enroll yourselves in a class today and come enrich your training experience with like-minded owners. Availability is extremely limited; please call 586-0340 to register today with Linda Wagner at Linda's Pet Care Services.

Ollie, Jazz, Gemini And Dexter Need New, Loving Homes

Ollie Ollie is an adorable 4-5 year old lab mix. He is 44 pounds and enjoys rolling in the grass, getting belly rubs and going for rides. Ollie walks very nicely on a leash. He get along fine with dogs but not very well with cats and would probably be happiest hogging all the attention. Ollie has been bounced around a lot, through no fault of his own and we are sure he will really enjoy settling down in a great forever home.

Jazz Jazz is currently living at the Pet Lodge. She is a very cute brown tabby who is a little bit shy, but sweet. She will do best in a quieter home She enjoys being loved and snuggling. She does not like other kitties but really seems to enjoy dogs!

Gemini is a three month old male kitty who is super friendly and outgoing. He is good with dogs and cats and also has

Gemini a sweet brother that is all black and short haired.

Dexter is an FIV+ cat who is about two years old and is very friendly. He seems to do well with other kitties and is a great, all-around cat.

All of these sweet pets are currently being cared for by members of the Pet Association of Estes Park. Please call 970-

Dexter 286-1652 to meet any of these special pets.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, please call 970-286-1652.

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Free Twenty Ob-Noxious Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Management Guide weed The last Monitored Weed Drop-off dirt from plant roots. booklets are available for this season will be held Saturday, Unauthorized drop-offs at this loca- year-round at the Estes September 26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon tion ( with video surveillance) are Valley Library, Ace Hardlocated north of the Waste Manageconsidered theft of services. Weeds ware, and True Value ment transfer station at 666 Elm Road. and trash can be disposed of yearHardware. Electronic Estes Land Stewardship Association around at Waste Management for a versions are posted on (ELSA) volunteers will be on hand to fee. No bags of non-weed materials the Town of Estes Park answer weed questions at-a-distance will be accepted at this event. Paper website: and direct traffic flow. yard bags are available for purchase at www.estes.org/weeds For local hardware stores. more information about You will unload your bags into a loader bucket that will deposit them These events are being made possible ELSA contact: elsa.weeds@gmail.com into the dumpster. Bring in your weeds with the support from Estes Land in paper yard bags for free disposal – Stewardship Association, Town of Thanks for being good no slash, pine needles, trash, yard Estes Park, Larimer County, Estes Val- stewards of your property waste or dirt. Please remove/shake off ley Land Trust, and donations. and surrounding areas!

Last Monitored Weed Drop-Off September 26

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Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations LOTS IN GREY FOX ESTATES, GOING FAST! These wonderful lots are going fast. Building

Why Kill The Golden Goose?

Consider opposing the current Estes Valley Land Trust plan that increases density and recreation facilities.

To The Editor: Why are we killing the golden goose by destroying the value of the Estes Valley to visitors (not to mention residents)? Wildlife and the ambiance of Estes Park are what drive the visitation. Decades ago the Park Superintendent gave a speech that said the development on the envelope of the Park was killing it, and with it, the golden goose. Since then, development has continued almost unabated. Back then, they were worried about the impact of 25,000 visitors a year. Today, with millions coming in, we now have a call for higher density building, economic development, and recreation facilities.

Already, visitors say they don’t want to come back due to the crowds. The unique character of the Valley, not to mention the views and the wildlife, will disappear if this path is followed.

Unfortunately, our major local force for conservation, the Estes Valley Land Trust, has adopted the “new conservation” that has become the vogue, even by the Nature Conservancy. This philosophy endorses economic development and corporate partnerships to substitute for recognized conservation methods to protect wildlife and protected areas. They are taking cues from “open space” programs at governmental agencies, but those must cater to political sensitivities. It is well known that moneyed interests have taken over many well established conservation organizations, which is driving the reduction of the protections that have been in place. We can draw a line, though, and say no.

The “godfather of conservation biology,” Michael Soulé, pushed back against the theory that wildlife conservation is only relevant if it meets economic, recreation and social needs of humans. (For a discussion in connection written for concerns of this push on areas like Yellowstone, see: “Soulé's Last Warning: We'll Never 'Develop Our Way' To Better Conservation Outcomes” September 19, 2013, mountainjournal.org/michael-soule-saidnew-conservation-not-better-than-tra ditional-kind.

Recent Town announcements have promoted a consortium of organizations to adopt this philosophy, and the Town allocated $10,000 for that direction. Public input needs to put a limit on the economic priorities of this group.

There is little doubt that higher density building (residential and commercial) and an increase of recreational facilities (like the Mountain Coaster and public climbing on The Thumb) will decrease wildlife habitat by disturbance and interference with grazing.

We already have an amusement park on Moraine Avenue and a gondola, which long ago destroyed the natural beauty of the river and the views of

residents who invested in homes there. There are three miniature golf courses on the rivers. We have lots of recreation facilities, most that are underused: tennis courts, ball courts, bicycle tracks and paths, and our tax dollars went to a huge Community Center. We have climbing facilities near Performance Park and other places, and indoor facilities. We have Hermit Park and the National Park.

We need undeveloped open space, which was the Land Trust’s mission, to protect air and water quality and wildlife habitat and scenic views.

As long as this Town has been around, the complaint was that the residents wanted to “pull up the ladder” and didn’t want change but many others did. Well, why did they not pick a place on the Front Range or in Silverthorne if they wanted dense and affordable housing, shopping and bars, and just come up to recreate on days off? We chose this Town and invested here, because it was not Vail or a Steamboat Springs.

The State Wildlife representatives said that building around the Stanley Hotel would push the elk and deer onto the adjacent conservation easements and Knoll Willows Park and degrade the grazing. But, no, the citizens believed the story that we needed to “save the Medical Center” and rebrand Estes Park as a wellness retreat.

The economic power house is doing it again. Enough is enough. Protect open space, keep undeveloped areas open.

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Saving The Electoral College With Dr. Robert M. Hardaway Come hear Dr. Robert M. Hardaway, speak on “Saving the Electoral College.” He is currently a Professor of Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He has been studying and writing about the Electoral College for over 40 years. He has written three major books on the subject and will explain how this has not always been a conservative stance. John F. Kennedy valiantly defended the Electoral College in his famous 1956

speech in the U. S. Senate.

The event will take place on September 12, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Marina Pavilion.

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Thoughts On Prospect Park Living Center The Hospital Board is very excited about building a new surgical center.

They say they lost money in 2018 and 2019 and again in 2020. They are pointing the finger squarely at the portion of their property where the Living Center now operates as the destination for the surgical center.

I have suggested that the Hospital Board (not necessarily the same people who are on it at present, but - some of the same people) have made unwise decisions in the past. Big beautiful lobby. Love it.

Many medical offices. So many that staff will tell you they will never be full.

Sometimes it is not wise to spend capital even when you have excess. Because you do not know when the next flood or pandemic might occur. We understand that the pandemic has strained finances on medical institutions and changes may need to be made.

I have been informed that specialties are what have brought in the most dollars, great! Convert space to provide for a surgical center. But take a look at better space utilization. What about those medical offices that will never be utilized? What about all the office space and wonderful big conference rooms below the Living Center?

Where else do you have space that could be used?

I have also been informed that there is a waiting list for beds at the Living Center. And from personal experience I know there have been rooms where

beds could be but were not. And the Living Center generates money not just from the monthly fees, but also from the residents who use doctors, PT, emergency services, labs, etc.

My doctor has suggested I may need some tests. Normally I would go to the valley, because equipment is purportedly better. But I’ve been thinking I should do them up here, and schedule more visits and encourage people to support our local facility.

The Living Center serves the Estes Park community. It serves us. My sister died there. My mother died there.

She loved living there, and it was so wonderful to have her right here where we could visit. I volunteered there during her life and up until the pandemic.

One of the very best things was that my mom could get into a wheelchair and go all kinds of places- coffee shop, sit by the fireplace, doctor appointments, emergency, to the hospital, visit a friend, x-ray, etc. All without going outside in the winter months.

The median age of this community is 58. This is a senior community. In addition, a lot of people bring their aging family to the Living Center.

I’m sure there are financial alternatives. I urge the Hospital Board to look closer. Public meetings are being held. Please speak up. You can email skelley@eph.org, or attend a Zoom meeting. Express your opinion. Save the beds and jobs at the Living Center.

Trudy Hewitt

Don’t Take Us Away!

To Whom It May Concern: I, Gregg Hiney, resident of the Estes Park Living Center, am sending you this letter to let you know my concern if this place is closed down. I’ve been part of this community for years now and I will hate to leave my hometown, especially because I don’t have anywhere else to go.

The only new place I could end up

would be New York City which the weather is no good for me, please help me stay home. Think about all of us seniors, we don’t have anywhere else to go, this is home for us, please don’t take us away.

Sincerely, Gregory M. Hiney

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General Election 2020 By: Angela Myers, Larimer County Clerk & Recorder

Historically, when folks have attempted to vote more than once, we find that it has been more about voter confusion than intentional fraud. It Let’s Talk Turkey About Elections! doesn’t matter if it’s confusion or not, the first ballot received will be There is a lot of “noise” out in the counted, and the second ballot reworld about the process of administer- ceived will get that voter a visit from ing elections. Everything, it seems, has the DA. Any attempt to “test” the sysbeen politicized. As the local official tem here in Larimer will be considaccountable to you for these processes ered voter fraud and will be sent to the in Larimer, I am not going to go politi- DA. cal. I respect that some are concerned • What about the “R” or “D” you saw about how elections are conducted, on the outside of your June Primary and I am also very confident about mail ballot envelope? When we conhow things work here. Let’s put the duct primary elections, we are actually “noise” in context. conducting an election for each party.

• Mail Balloting – Colorado had In those elections, republicans are many years to prepare before becomrunning against republicans, democing an all-mail-ballot state in 2013 and rats are running against democrats, has had many years since then to per- etc. Those “R” and “D” designations fect our processes and vendor relation- were utilized by the printer for auditships. As well, 2013 was a non-presiing and process purposes – essentially dential election year. In the world of creating another way to ensure that election administration, we avoid the correct ballot was being sent to the making ANY changes before a presicorrect voter. You will not see this dential election – why? because it is type of designation on the exterior of our largest election, there is much your envelope for the upcoming elecmore “noise” out in the world which tion (nor on the exterior of any enveoften creates voter confusion, and any lope not correlating with a primary administrative error caused by lack of election). practice or hurried plans can cause • Mail Ballot Security – The security failure and/or an uproar across the of a mail ballot is entirely in your state and nation. hands until you return it to us. Please • Election Fraud and Mail Balloting – take this security very seriously. Never I am regularly asked about voter fraud, give your ballot to anyone else – ever. and I am proud to confidently say that Not before you complete, seal and sign intentional voter fraud very rarely oc- it – not after. No one else will give curs here. Instead, what we see is voter your ballot the same security and priconfusion. Let’s be clear though, conority that you will. The person you fusion is not an acceptable excuse; and may give the ballot to also has their our District Attorney (DA) will still life happening – what is the priority of pursue those cases. Yes, our DA takes your ballot if they are in a car accivoter fraud very seriously. dent, have a family emergency, or are We are well blessed in Colorado with simply distracted? robust processes that minimize opporHow you vote is your personal, pritunities for fraud. Our voter registravate information – pressure from othtion lists are updated weekly with iners can degrade the security of your formation we receive from the ballot/vote as well. Never take a selfie Secretary of State’s office. These of your voted ballot – when you do, processes took time to perfect in Colpeer pressure becomes a factor that orado and are foundational to the suc- degrades individual right to secrecy cessful use of our statewide voter reg(not only for you). istration list for these types of As soon as you get your ballot in the elections. mail – vote it and place it right back Changing election processes nearly out for the USPS to deliver to us always create some element of voter (more on USPS below). If you delay in confusion, which can mean disenfran- voting, drop your ballot in one of the chisement. Consistency from election many 24-hour ballot drop boxes loto election within a jurisdiction is so cated throughout Larimer County. important – not a one-size-fits-all ap- Nearly every municipality in our proach nationally, but consistency locounty, from Berthoud to Red Feather cally. While the “noise” out in the Lakes, has at least one 24-hour ballot world speaks of voter fraud with mail dropbox. These boxes are the ultimate balloting – an administrative failure convenience for you, and they are unfor jurisdictions new to the widespread der camera surveillance at all times. If use of this method should be a bigger you find yourself voting your ballot concern. Administrative failure or ad- closer to Election Day, grocery store ministrative confusion opens the door drop sites become available. Details on for fraud, especially if processes are all of these options can be found on hurried into and not well vetted. your Voter Instructions or at • Voting more than once is illegal – VoteLarimer.org. period. In Colorado, our statewide When we receive your ballot envevoter registration list allows us to give lope, your signature on the exterior is credit for voting in real-time. Sure, you checked against our records before could go into a polling site and vote in your envelope is ever opened. This enperson and then drop your mail ballot sures no one else can vote your ballot. into a dropbox the same day – but, • COVID 19 Challenges for Voting – that is illegal and would be clear voter Please don’t go into a polling site to fraud, and you will hear from the DA. cast your ballot unless you have no

other choice. Even then, we ask that you call us first at 970-498-7820, so we can see if there are any other options for you. Mail ballot processes in Colorado are wellvetted and sound. During this time of COVID – no matter how you feel about health department guidelines – utilizing the mail ballot you receive in the mail, instead of coming into a voting site, is even more important.

COVID social distancing and other requirements mean that processes in voting sites can be slowed, fewer voters can be accommodated at any given time, and lines can grow (creating yet more issues).

If you simply must come into a voting site, please don’t wait until Election Day when volumes are highest – instead take advantage of early voting sites well in advance of Election Day. Go to VoteLarimer.org and register to vote now (if you’re not already registered), check the accuracy of your registration (especially if you’ve moved in the last year), and make a plan to vote as early as you can when your ballot arrives.

• What About U. S. Postal System issues? We have had a long-standing, collaborative relationship with leadership withing the postal system, and my team works with them to ensure our ballot envelopes (both to you and from you) are designed so they efficiently make their way through the postal sys-

tem. We have had excellent service from the USPS, meet with them regularly, and have been assured that processes here in Colorado will be business as usual.

Postmark does not count as a received date in Colorado, we must have your ballot in our hands here in the Clerk & Recorder’s office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, or your ballot will not be counted. Don’t mail your ballot any later than eight days before Election Day (for this election that is October 26th). As an alternative, the non-USPS 24-hour ballot drop boxes are available to you the moment ballots are in play (beginning October 12th) and until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Larimer ballots will be placed into the hands of the USPS on October 9th; however, we always talk about ballot delivery the following week – the week of October 12th – allowing time for the system to handle ballots for the entire state and in order not to create false expectation or concern about when you should expect to receive your ballot. If you don’t receive your ballot by October 21st, contact our office for a replacement.

Don’t let the “noise” get in the way – don’t get your information from social media – please call our elections office or me directly with any concerns or questions you may have. Voting in Larimer County this election is safe and secure – please participate.

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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park ON EXHIBIT: “It’s All About the Details” featuring the Wood Burning, Wood Carving and Gourd work

by Jim Sneary. For those of you who are unable to visit the gallery, here are links to a virtual tour of Jim’s exhibit: YouTube: youtu.be/vr_W1mbtijs Face Book: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=314041 826339565&extid=rSVBfJdNcHB3vpt .

Also on display in the gallery will be the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

DOOR PRIZE WINNER: Congratulations to Estes Park resident David King, who name was pulled from the entries for the door prize, “Monarch Butterfly” donated

by Jim Sneary.

UPCOMING CLASSES: SEPTEMBER 14 & 15 Landscape Painting in Oil or Pastel from Pho-

tos with Cliff Austin 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Oil and or pastel painting from Photographs in Alla prima. The focus is on landscape painting.

Techniques for approaching landscape painting will be explored. The class will be structured around the drawing and painting and development of expressive techniques of landscape art.

The class will include ongoing critique, “how to” demos, and tutorials designed for each individual student’s natural way with paint. Students will learn notans and planning before putting brush to canvas. All the “work” is planned before so the actual fun of painting can show results. Fee: Art Center members $135/non-members

$160 Cliff Austin is a graduate of Denver Institute of Technology and the Rocky Mountain School of Art. He lives and has his studio in Aurora Colorado. He has been painting and illustrating since 1980 when he graduated from RMSA. He has affiliation with many Colorado art organizations such as the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Plein Air Artists of Colorado, the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionists Society. His work can be seen at Grand Lake Art Gallery, Grand Lake, Cornflower Boutique and Gallery, Frisco Colorado. After many years working in the corporate field, at Ball Aerospace to Douglas Aircraft, the love of landscape painting has never diminished. The core of Cliff ’s art is the relationship of light on shape using line and tone and color as it wraps and flows around the landscape and cityscape. He has won many awards in Pastel and Oil in national shows around Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 16 “Painting with Cathy Goodale” 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Create a painting of a single figure from behind to develop mood. Light source, color and gestures are great tools for mood. Fee: Art Center

members $72/non-members $80.

This is a wonderful opportunity to paint with well-known, local artist, Cathy Goodale, who has been teaching regularly during 2020 at the Art Center. Your choice – oils or watercolor. Students at all levels of experience are welcome. Cathy loves a “mixed bag!” There is a critique every class, a short demo and a lot of “one on one” attention.

The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments and other housekeeping details.

LOOKING FOR MENTEE/ STUDENTS: This is an exciting and popular Art Center program and an important way for Art Center artists to share their passion for the arts directly with members of the community.

Mentors are matched with mentees, of all ages, who want to learn a new medium, and have the chance to work with an experienced artist who

shows their work in our lovely, professional gallery.

The annual Mentor/Student show in February is the highlight of the year, giving mentees the opportunity to see their own creations on display in the Art Center Gallery and to learn something about the “art biz” (appropriate framing, pricing, greeting the public, etc) along the way.

Application forms may be picked up in the gallery or found online on the Art Center website.

SOCIAL MEDIA: The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com but we are on Face Book at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes.

Link to Jim Sneary’s powerpoint presentation and an interview with Jim Sneary: youtu.be/UkIK14XkTbY Link to Jim Sneary’s Demo youtu.be/1NjwUQSJB80 MASKS AND OTHER DONATED ITEMS: Our “Sweat Shop Team” continues to keep us supplied with masks of various colors and designs. Due to the increase of materials costs, we have increased our donation request to $10.

In addition, Jim Sneary is offering bookmarks for a $5 donation and his carved caged balls for a $15 donation.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY HOURS Building - Open Hours Current: Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Expanded hours begin on September 28.

Library collections are open for check-out. Multiple computers are available, with printing, scanning and photocopying. The second floor and all meeting and study rooms remain closed for now. Free Wi-Fi available outdoors 24/7.

Curbside Service by Appointment Mondays - Fridays 2-5 p.m.

Place holds, then watch for an email notice, and schedule a convenient pick-up time. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN All About Voting September appointments available Get answers to voter-related questions: how to register or update your address, what issues are on the ballot, and how to submit your ballot on time. Video chat with a trained volunteer from the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Estes Park. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

College Planning One-on-One September appointments available College planning—from choosing a school to financial aid—is made easier by a one-on-one telephone visit with Kaye Orten, retired Vice Chancellor for Student Financial Services at CUBoulder. Visit the “Book-a-Librarian” link at estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more and schedule an appointment.

Citizenship Education One-on-One Weekly appointments available One-on-one assistance with the naturalization process. Topics covered include the process of becoming a U. S. citizen, preparing for the civics exam, and the citizenship interview. Educational materials provided. Offered through video chat. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS Read-Along Book Discussion: “New Kid” September 21 - 26, on Zoom “New Kid” is a Newbery-Award winning graphic novel about seventhgrader Jordan Banks, an aspiring artist who finds he is one of the only kids of color in a new school. Read-Along on September 21, 23 and 25, with a book discussion on Saturday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and receive a complimentary copy of the book.

Crafting & Doodling: Color Theory Now available on YouTube Sharpen your art skills while enjoying the creativity of self-expression.

Children’s Librarian Chase Chauffe leads all ages through the steps of achieving creative artwork. The newest lesson explores how to use cool, warm, and complimentary colors to make your artwork pop and shine.

STORYTIMES Preschool and Baby Storytimes Online New each week on YouTube Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, online each week with new themes. See the upcoming roster at estesvalleylibrary.org and watch previous recordings on the library’s YouTube channel.

Spanish Read-Aloud with Gretel Weekly on library’s YouTube channel Enjoy Spanish-language storybooks read aloud by Outreach Librarian Gretel Bock.

Early Childhood Music Workshops On the library’s YouTube channel Music is a great stimulus for children’s cognitive development. Join local music therapist Nancy Bell for learning inspired through songs, especially for kids ages 0 to 6. Now online.

DIY Grab-and-Go Kit: “Shades of People” While supplies last Visit the library and take home an early-literacy read-aloud kit that includes the book “Shades of People” by Shelley Rotner, an activity sheet, and a set of 12 multicultural colored pencils.

Pick up a kit while visiting the library, or email mkozlowski@estesvalleylibrary.org to have one reserved.

CURRENT AFFAIRS Conflict Resolution Month: this October This year’s featured book, chosen by a statewide committee, is “We Need to Talk: how to have conversations that matter” by Celeste Headlee. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to see the full line-up of programs, and sign up to receive a copy of the book.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.. The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. Featuring thousands of books, movies, and audio at bargain prices. Mysteries are on sale during September: $2 for hardbacks, and $1 for paperbacks, plus tax.

Monica Heersink December 1st 1979-September 5th 2020 Monica Heersink, loving daughter and sister passed away at 40 years of age after battling ALS. She was a huge fan of the Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets and the Denver Broncos, and loved attending home games with her family and friends. She loved children and spent many years as a nanny and working within the Loveland School District.

Monica had a great passion for the outdoors; she enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and taking pictures of wildflowers. She was an excellent baker and cook; she loved experimenting in the kitchen and concocting new cakes for friends and family. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family,

especially on holidays when everyone would gather together for good food and good company.

Monica was preceded in death by her mother Caryl Heersink. She is survived by her father Rick, brother Derek and sister-in-law Valerie Moorman.

Her service will be held on Monday, September 14th at 2 p.m. at Allnutt Funeral Home 2100 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80538. In lieu of flowers, Monica’s wish was for donations to be made to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the ALS Association.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the ALS Association greatly supported the Heersink family during both Monica’s and Caryl’s fight with ALS. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.

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Things To Do With EVRPD By: Lisa VonBargen, Marketing

September 15-November 19, Tuesdays and Thursdays; 4-5 p.m. and Communications Manager Fee: $100.00 per student for the 20Your team at “The Rec” is working class session.

Registration deadline: hard to increase your opportunities for September 15. recreation and fitness, while staying in Junior Bobcat Volleyball: open to compliance with the Larimer County grades 7-8.

Variance to keep everyone safe and healthy. Just a heads-up: there are quite September 23-October 29, Wednesa few registration deadlines that are days and Thursdays: 5:30-7 p.m. coming fast - including Adult Co-Rec Fee: $45 per player. Registration 3 vs. 3 Soccer, Adult Tai Chi, Youth deadline: September 15.

NJTL Tennis, Junior Bobcat Volleyball New! ZUMBA KIDS® and Teen Strength Training. Visit With MeganHartzog evrpd.com to sign up today!

Mondays, September 14-December Estes Valley Community 14.

Center Updates: Pre-K-1st grade: 4:30-5 p.m.; 2nd-4th The indoor walking track is now grade: 3:45-4:30 p.m. open! Open to members and daily Fee: $5, register at evrpd.com or passes only - maximum 10. drop-in.

Reservations will not be required for New! Kids’ Asana yoga classes open gym, cardio or weight training with Julie Bunton areas. New room capacities are posted Wednesdays September 16-Novemin each area. First come, first served. ber 18.

The lower fitness area will be closed Pre-K-1st grade: 4:30-5 p.m.; 2nd-4th for cleaning from 1:30-2 p.m. grade: 3:45-4:30 p.m.

The upper fitness area will be closed Fee: $5, register at evrpd.com or for cleaning from 2-2:30 p.m. drop-in!

Reservations are still required for New! Born to Move aquatics time slots or group fitness Les Mills™ Virtual Kids Exercise classes - maximum 10.

Class If you need to cancel your reservaSpark a lifelong love of physical activtion, please call 970-586-8191. ity in your children.

6 a.m. lap swimmers must enter Reserve your spot today to come through aquatic entrance only. dance, exercise and have a blast with You must wear a mask at all times your professionally led virtual instrucincluding the pool deck, but not in the tor to teach you along the way These pool. classes have themes including “Going Practice 6 ft. social distancing reto Australia,” “Recycling,” “My Body,” quirements.

“The Story of the Night” and “Save the Wipe down your equipment with World.” Only one person can register, provided sanitizer. but you can bring your family (up to Fitness Equipment orientations and five people total). personal training sessions are available Included with your membership or - call 970-586-8191 for more info. daily admission.

THE LEISURE POOL IS OFFERTuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 tion only) 9-10 a.m.

ING 90-MINUTE RESERVATIONS a.m. and 1 p.m., Upper Fitness.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, FriFee: $55 - Hurry! The first class is this FOR OPEN SWIM One family may register per time slot. day: 6 a.m.-1 p.m.

Friday, September 11.

Monday-Friday: 4-5:30 p.m.

Sign up for your time slot reservation Thursday 6-11 a.m.

Adult Co-Rec 3 vs 3 Fall Soccer Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m., Sunday, 3:30-5 at evrpd.com.

League at the Stanley Park ballfields.

Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. p.m.

GOLF COURSES: NEW TIME: AQUA ZUMBA: NEW TIME! Six spaces will be available per 90Download the “Estes Park Golf Monday nights, September 14-OctoThursdays; 11-11:50 a.m. minute time slot to ensure safe social Courses” app either at the Apple App ber 19; 6-9 p.m. $5 per student; reservation only. distancing as well as to maintain saniStore or Google Play Stores and receive Fee: $175 per team; Sign your team tation protocols. The individuals reWATER WALKING CLASS: a free medium bucket of range balls. up today! registration deadline: Sepserving their time slot can bring up to Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 Estes Park 18-Hole Course, Lake tember 13. four guests with them during their re- a.m.; reservation only.

Estes 9-Hole and Disc Golf are open.

YOUTH RECREATION served time for a total of five swimDEEP WATER AEROBICS: Smokin’ Dave’s at the 18-Hole Hangar OPPORTUNITIES: mers. Make your reservations on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at – open to the public for take-out and evrpd.com or call 970-586-8191 today.

Register now at evrpd.com.

11:30 a.m.; reservation only. at 50% capacity for dine-in. Serving LEISURE POOL OPEN ADULT Youth Tennis - National Junior TenSHALLOW WATER AEROBICS: their full menu from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

WATER WALKING nis and Learning Foundation with Tuesday and Thursday; 12-12:50 p.m.; daily.

Dave Boon.

Monday-Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and reservation only.

MARINA: OPEN-FRIDAY, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

September 14-November 19: Days ADULT RECREATION SATURDAY, SUNDAY: and Times by Grade.

LAP SWIMMERS: OPPORTUNITIES: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. st nd 1 -2 grade: Monday and WednesYou may now bring a friend or family Register now at evrpd.com.

Closed Monday through Thursday. day; 3:45-4:30 p.m. member that you are comfortable Tai Chi with Mike Curtiss-1st four Pontoon boats are only reserved by sharing a lane with when you make 3rd-4th grade: Tuesday and Thursday; weeks: Stanley Park, 2nd four weeks: calling 970-586-2011. your lap pool reservation. Both parties 3:45-4:30 p.m.

EVCC gym. th The last day for boat rentals is Sepmust have a membership or pay the 5 grade: Tuesday and Thursday; This class is ideal for beginners. Partember 13. applicable daily usage fee. Our lap 4:30-5:15 p.m. ticipants will learn slow, smooth, conswim reservations are extremely limANS Boat ramp inspection hours: Fee: $60. Registration deadline: Septinuous movements that strengthen ited. If you need to cancel, please call Friday, Saturday and Sundays, 9 a.m.tember 14. internal muscles, loosen joints and lig970-586-8191 to open up a time slot 4:30 p.m.

Teen Strength Training: Open to aments while calming the mind. for another lap swimmer. grades 7-11.

Fridays, September 11-October 30; Current lap swim hours: (by reserva-

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Eco-Sense By: Judi Smith

Advisory Board, under the auspices of the Colorado Dept. of Public Health With the advent of the coronavirus, and Environment, “develops pollution many people are becoming aware of prevention goals and objectives; rethe condition of the Earth and the views environmental regulatory prohealth endangerment of individuals grams, laws and policies to identify living in (or near) industrial cities.

During the peak of lock-downs the air opportunities and incentives; provides direction for pollution prevention outin these cities cleared to allow long distance viewing and improved breath- reach, education, training and technical assistance programs; and supports ing. Now, this advantage is reversing itself, reestablishing prior levels of pol- non-regulatory public and private efforts that promote pollution prevenlution, in some cases even worse due tion. It also administers pollution preto efforts to “catch-up” economically vention grants and recycling grants without the necessary ecological imand rebates, such as the RREO (Recyprovements. cling Resources Economic OpportuThis awareness may have some pernity) grant that purchased the Estes manent economic effects as individuals abandon large cities for more rural, Park dual-use bear-proof trash/recymore mid-country locations. We need cling containers.” The 15 member diversified board has set two priorities: to consider our own environmental (1) Food waste reduction, and goals and wishes now. Thus, we have (2) Construction and demolition two questions to consider. First of all: waste diversion. do we want to invest the energy (and, in some but not all circumstances, the Boulder County has an entire Office finances) to address this now? Or, do of Sustainability, Climate Action & we want to wait until we become “citi- Resilience “to ensure Boulder fied” and work backwards? Assuming County’s operations and decisionthe answer is now, then what are our making reflect our commitment tp most pressing issues to address and Environmental Social and Economic how can we go about that? sustainability and to build partnerships to help make the broader comColorado has already taken some munity more sustainable.” They define steps in this direction. According to their website, the Pollution Prevention sustainability to mean “The use, de-

¡Partners Está Muy Agradecido Por El Apoyo De La Comunidad!

Partners no cobra a los jóvenes ni a sus familias por participar en nuestros programas. Puede apoyar a nuestros jóvenes y programas de estas formas divertidas: 1. ¡Todavía tiene tiempo para adoptar un pato y designar a Partners (# 61) como el beneficiario! De hecho, ¡es un gran día para adoptar cinco patos y luego obtener el sexto gratis! Consulte el "Paquete Quack" y encuentre más respuestas a sus preguntas en el sitio web de Duck Race: www.epduckrace.org/adopt-ducks/.

2. Los donantes individuales nos ayudan a continuar ayudando a los jóvenes en nuestra comunidad. Las donaciones pueden enviarse por correo a Partners, PO Box 484, Estes Park, CO 80517. O puede donar en línea en: poweredbypartners.org/ get-involved/#donate .

3. ¿Hace compras en Safeway o Albertsons? Utilice tarjetas de donación Safeway recargables que beneficien la programación de nuestros socios. Cargue la tarjeta con efectivo, cheque o tarjeta de crédito. Luego, pague sus compras de comestibles o gasolina en Safeway con su tarjeta de donación Safeway. Las tarjetas están disponibles en la Oficina de Mentoría para Jóvenes de Estes Park Partners. Llame al 970577-9348 o envíe un correo electrónico a kwhitacre@poweredbypart-

ners.org para obtener más información. ¡Cambiando vidas, dando forma al futuro! ¿Busca una forma de apoyar a los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad? ¡Conviértase en mentor! Los jóvenes de nuestros programas ganan un 70% más de confianza después de un año con su mentor. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.poweredbypartners.org o comuníquese con nuestra oficina de Estes Park al 970-577-9348 o kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.

velopment and protection of resources in a way that enables Boulder County residents to meet their needs and maintain a high quality of life, without compromising the ability of future residents to do the same.” They stress the consideration of a strong economy in balance with protection of the environment and social equity.

The Fort Collins Environmental Services Department offers information and guidance, to government and citizens, on climate action; waste reduction and recycling; and air quality.

Loveland’s Comprehensive Plan includes specific goals and actions in the section dedicated to Environment, Open Space, and Community Health.

They received awards from the State in 2017, 2018 and 2019 for collecting more residential recycling than any other Colorado community. (Estes collects more glass than any other community serviced by Clear Intentions.

The smaller, more mountainous, communities of Colorado have an equal interest in sustaining the economic and environmental stability. A cursory scan of the Internet responded with an absolutely incomplete list of mountain communities that have prepared strong ecological environmental plans. While they set specific standards by 2030, Frisco is specifically dedicated to improving forest resilience to climate impact. (I found this extremely insightful having lis-

tened to evacuation notices all day.)

Vail hosts “Lunch with Locals”, a monthly environmental symposium to discuss ecological issues. The Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability in Superior and their local Chamber of Commerce offer recognition to businesses who attain Gold, Silver:, or Bronze status. Telluride performs an annual energy audit of government buildings and then offers the same opportunity to community enterprises. Routt County, which includes Steamboat Springs, completed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory in 2005 and again in 2018, establishing baseline and trends. They are currently creating a Climate Action Plan. Breckenridge is pursuing zero footprint by 2030.

Garfield County, home of Glenwood Springs, defined sustainability as the capacity to endure. The goal is to pursue projects that reduce consumption, promote renewable resources, and encourage practices that minimize resource intensity while maximizing resource productivity. Glenwood Springs having already reached 100% renewable energy levels, invites travelers to plan a sustainable, green vacation to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The new awareness can only add to their attraction.

Agree? Disagree?

RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Partners Is So Grateful For Community Support!

Partners does not charge youth or their families for participating in our programs.

You can support our youth and programs in these fun ways: 1. You still have time to adopt a duck and designate Partners (#61) as the beneficiary! In fact, it's a great day to adopt five ducks and then get the sixth one free! Check out the "Quack Pack" and find more answers to your questions on the Duck Race Web Site: www.epduckrace.org/adoptducks/.

2. Individual donors help us continue to help youth in our community. Donations can be mailed to Partners, PO Box 484, Estes Park, CO 80517. Or you can donate online at: poweredbypartners.org/ get-involved/#donate.

3. Shop at Safeway or Albertsons? Use Reloadable Safeway Giving Cards benefiting our Partners programing. You load the card by using,

cash, check or a credit card. Then you pay for your groceries or gas at Safeway with your Safeway Giving Card.

Cards are available at the Estes Park Partners Mentoring Youth Office.

Changing Lives, Shaping Futures!

Looking for a way to support youth in our community? Become a mentor!

Youth in our programs gain 70% more confidence after a year with their mentor.

For more information check out our website: www.poweredbypartners.org or contact our Estes Park Office at 970577-9348 or kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.

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UPPER THOMPSON SANTIATION DISTRICT FULL-TIME TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE Della Terra is seeking dependable, energetic staff to fill various part time/full time, year round positions.

HOUSEKEEPING: Full Time or Part Time Available – $15/hour + pooled tips.

Rate may vary based on experience.

BREAKFAST SERVER: Sunday – Tuesday $15/hour + tips - 6 am to 12 pm BREAKFAST COOK: Friday – Sunday $17/hour + tips – 6 am to 12 pm

Help Wanted Full Time Cashier Please stop by for an application (970) 586-1930

NOW HIRING! Full‐Time and Part‐Time Positions Available for

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

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a part time year round employee to work in our Reservations department and assist in multiple office projects to help coordinate outstanding customer experiences for our homeowners and guests at Estes Park's highest rated resort. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who has outstanding customer service skills and is able to learn new software and systems quickly. Office days are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. This position can be full time with benefits if combined with other departments. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

PRESCHOOL TEACHER OR AIDE HALF-TIME POSITION LIFELONG LEARNING OF ESTES VALLEY PRESCHOOL LLEV is looking for a half-time teacher or aide for our Morning Preschool Programs.

Weekly (8am to 12pm, M - F).

School year is Sept. thru May. Potential to grow into full time.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs.

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled

Lifeguards – Part-time, year-round Looking for lifeguards to work at the indoor pool at The Rec Center .

Morning and afternoon shifts available. Not certified? We will provide the training!

Apply on-line at evrpd.com

EVRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus 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. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, religion, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, or sexual orientation in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.

Call Nancy Johnson, Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool, 970-577-9864, for more information.

Information Technology Manager Close Date: Open until filled

Part-time Custodian We are looking for a custodian to assist with general cleaning of the Recreation Center.

Celebrating our 48th year of environmental stewardship, the Upper Thompson Sanitation District endeavors to attract and retain a competent, positive, energetic and highly motivated professional individual. Our organization is committed to delivering quality customer service with a mission to ensure preservation, protection, and enhancement of the environment and our community. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who possesses a strong desire to contribute to the success and mission of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee. All levels of certification will be considered. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Wastewater Class D Certification within 1 year of hire and will perform operational and maintenance tasks pertaining to the treatment plant and support facilities.

Required minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Mechanical aptitude and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must reside within 30 minutes of The Upper Thompson Sanitation District Treatment Facility and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License. UTSD is a drug and tobacco free workplace. Prior to employment, the successful candidate is required to complete employment and substance screening, including a background investigation.

Salary Range is $39K-$55K and includes an attractive and competitive employee benefit package. The complete job description and employment application are available online at UTSD.org, or at the District Administration Office, located at 2196 Mall Road, M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Application and resume may be delivered, emailed, or mailed, to Upper Thompson Sanitation District; ATTN: Henry Newhouse, Plant Superintendent, P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, CO 80517. Email Henry@utsd.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Full time year around: Want steady work?

Come join our team: Duties include housekeeping - laundry - general hotel duties. Great hourly wage - end of season bonus - E-mail wildwoodinnoffice@gmail.com or apply at 2801 Fall River Road

Now hiring for Pharmacy Technician Please call or stop by for an application 970-586-5577

Planning Technician Close Date: Open until filled Volunteer/Committee Board Positions Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until filled Parks Advisory Board 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.

Silver Saddle Inn Housekeepers General Laborers

Must be non-smoker Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Avenue

We’re gearing up for the 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.

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Kennel Assistant

Part-time - Receptionists Skills

Come and join our team!

Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $14.00 per hour.

Flexible hours. Year round job.

Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.

The Historic Crags Lodge Housekeeping FT, Year Round w/ Benefits - $14/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

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a year round full time Front Office Manager.

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, math, and computer skills, including reservations software and social media marketing. A strong candidate will have experience in both management and fastpaced office environments. Hotel/Front Desk experience a plus. Saturdays are required. Please send a resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

Silver Saddle Inn Executive Housekeeper

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn now hiring a full-time year-round Executive Housekeeper. Previous housekeeping supervisory experience required. Must be a non-smoker. Excellent wages + paid vacation. Email resume: cory@estesresort.com or mail: 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. No calls.

Starting at $16 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

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 required to qualify for 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.

Forestry Day Labor

SPUR LIQUOR ~ Help Wanted ~ Seasonal Clerk/Stock Person Inquire within at 900 Moraine Ave.

Drug and alchohol free worksites.

Own transport and local digs. Pay commensurate with experience.

970-577-9276

Strip/Prepper Housekeeping “year round, wage based on experience.”

Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777

Join Our Team!

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Aldrich Builders is seeking Interior Trimmer - full time Carpenter’s Apprentice - full time please call 970-586-5796.

Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Teller and Customer Service Rep Full time, year round positions

Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience.

Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC

RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Apartments

2 Private Offices Available Sept. 1st.

Private entrance, front door parking, includes all utilities, high speed internet, use of a conference room and kitchen, handicapped bathrooms. $650 to $350 a month all inclusive. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.

SUVs/CUVs

1 Bedroom Apartment Downtown, no pets, adult only, year round.

970-586-3224

Commercial Rentals Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished office in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $550 per month. All internet options including Fiber available.

Includes Conference Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and Scanning Facility, Coffee Room.

Call Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 970-586-2448

Storage Units Skyview Storage at 930 Juniper Lane off Elm Rd has 26’ and 40’ storage boxes for rent. Call 970215-6006 for prices.

Outside Storage Boats, cars, pickups, and trailers. Call 970-586-3224 Heated Storage Unit Downtown, 450 sq. ft.

970-290-4488

2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4x4, This is the SUV, the little old lady drove to the bank. Only 5,150 miles. $20,400.

Show Room Condition, Auto, 2.4 L Engine, Warranty. Call/Text 860-771-3412

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SERVICES

SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS

REAL ESTATE

SALES

SALES

Home Repair/Service

Piano Tuning

Misc.

Wants To Buy

Garage Sales

Estate Sales

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com Garage Door Services Protect your investment!

Schedule extensive 14 point tune-up and safety inspection today for just $75.00.

Call now 586-8592

Concrete Services: Driveways-Patios-RV Demo-haul-frame-pour Call Today for your FREE Estimate Alfonso Regalado 970-412-0332

Sewing/Alterations Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture.

Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

Seeking a house for a Huge Indoor Garage Sale personal ministry center.

Sept 11 and 12 th. 8-1 Contact Brian Schaffer, Something for everyone Crossroads Director. house is full . 275 Peck 970-599-4200 Lane Clearance sale Saturday 1-3

Business Related

BUSINESS

TRAVELING NOTARY Notarizations without leaving home or office! $4 per document intro rate + $5 travel charge for up to 5 miles from EP Town Hall.

Call/text 303-564-4833.

Supplies

FREE BOOK! Our world seems to be in chaos, but the Bible books HOUSEHOLD of Daniel and Revelation reveal that God is in control. For a free copy of this Furniture reassuring book email your name and mailing address to Free Dining Set, country freebookoffer777@yahoo. style, white & oak color, tile top, 6 chairs w/ cushcom. ions. Excellent condition.

Includes area rug.

561-315-7526 REAL ESTATE

Misc.

Sale at Amberwood Lodge, 1889 Fall River Rd. Furniture, misc. household items, some antiques and collectibles.

9/6 - 9/30/2020. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays in lodge office (closed Monday 9/28).

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

ReMixed Store Closeout Sale!

ALL refurbished items Sportswear, shoes & jewelry 25-50% off!

Summer items 50% off masks 25% off.

415 W. Elkhorn Ave Friday 8:00 - noon Sat 8-3, Sun 8-3

INSTRUCTION

Garage Sale-Saturday, September 19, 9:00-2:00.

Furniture, area rugs, China, tools, 1976 mg midget,2006 HD Ultra Classic, misc. 715 Ponderosa Lane, Estes Park

Estate Sale of Holly Sergy Sat 9/12 8:00 am Sun 9/13 9:00 am Follow Grn & Orng Signs to: 2839 Carriage Dr. (in Carriage Hills)

Gourmet Cookware, Dishes, Utensils, Botanical Gardens Dinnerware, Designer Clothing (M, L, XL), Shoes (8.5 & 9), Estate Sales Purses, Hats, Linens, Furniture, Framed Art, ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Antiques, Collectibles, Need to have one, but Tools, Baskets, Christmas seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make & Fall Decor, Bike, Garden Tools, Yard Art, In Box the $. Local, Affordable, New Gas Dryer, In Box References. CALL NOW Shower Door & Fixtures.

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NOTICES

Misc.

TUTORING SERVICES Retired teacher, all grade levels and subjects. Affordable rates. I can help with online learning.

Call Jan. 970-218-2415

Misc. Notices Trying to find Gateway Gift Shop wall hanging/throw offered during the Centennial. If reasonable, contact: 309-314-0101

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HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

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

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LIGHTNING DEFENSE SYSTEMS TIM STOLZ Owner

P.O. Box 4590 Estes Park, CO 80517

970-518-4001

testolz@hotmail.com www.lightningdefensesystems.com

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PAINTING

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER PHYSICAL THERAPY

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

PLUMBING AND HEATING

ROOFING

POWER GENERATION SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services PRINTING

A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed • Bonded • Insured lazyu2@msn.com

TREE SERVICE

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

PROPANE

Property Pruners Full Tree Service, Landscaping and Fire Mitigation.

Snow Removal and Yard Cleaning

PEST CONTROL

REAL ESTATE

343 S. St. Vrain Ave. #6 Estes Park, CO 80517 Steven@EPPruners.com Office: (970) 966-5113 propertypruners.com

Licensed & Insured

WINDOW CLEANING

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