The Estes Park Town Board will review the proposed 2024 Town budget during study sessions and public hearings in September, October and November.
Study sessions are scheduled for Sept. 28 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave.
The public is encouraged to attend the study sessions, although public comment is not part of the process at that time. Public hearings on the budget take place during the Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 Town Board meetings with final adoption anticipated on Nov. 14. The public is encouraged to attend and comment at these public hearings, which take place at 7 p.m. in the Town Board Room. Meeting agendas and materials are provided at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.
Each study session will include presentations on different funds within the Town government. The Sept. 28 study session will focus on the Capital Improvement Plan, a General Budget overview including employment compensation and benefits, General Government (Legislative, Town Attorney, Judicial, Town Administrator’s Office, Town Clerk’s Office, Finance, Human Resources and Benefits, and Workforce Housing), Community Reinvestment Fund, Community Center Fund, Vehicle Replacement Fund, Outside Entity Funding, Information Technology Fund, Risk
Management Fund, Museum, Visitor Center, and Events. The Oct. 5 study session will focus on Police, Community Development (Planning and Building Permits Divisions), Public Works Overview, Facilities, Streets, Stormwater, Parks, Conservation Trust Fund, Open Space, Transit, Parking, Fleet Maintenance Fund, Engineering, Streets Improvement Fund, Trails Fund, Power and Communications Fund, Water Fund and the overall Budget Wrap-Up Summary.
ments rank the decision packages for the entire General Fund, identifying the prioritized changes they would like to submit to the Town Administrator for consideration. The Town Administrator, working with the Finance Director, then identifies the changes to be included in the recommended budget. The Finance Director then prepares the proposed budget to be reviewed with the Town Board during the budget study sessions. After the budget is approved in November, it is printed and submitted to the State of Colorado by the end of January.
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Each year, the process begins with creating a budget schedule early in the year. Strategic planning meetings were held in March and April with the Mayor and Board of Trustees to determine priorities and give guidance in budget preparation. Next, departments begin to review their budgets and consider potential needs for the following year. The Departments then prepare their base budget requests along with decision packages for change requests with the Strategic Plan in mind and submit to the Finance Director in June. A base budget is then prepared with no operational changes as a starting point for the budget. Next, the depart-
The budget process requires Town staff and its elected Town Board to make difficult decisions to balance the Town’s limited revenues with the cost of providing its core services, as well as to consider the ever-growing demand for expanded public services. Although approximately 6,000 residents live within Town limits, millions of guests also rely on the Town’s services. Instead of property taxes, which are kept low for its residents, sales taxes drive the Town’s general fund revenue so that visitors share the tax burden and support services like streets maintenance, parks, police services and many more. Town of Estes Park financial information, including budgets and the Annual Financial Report, are available at www.estes.org/finance. For more information, please call the Finance Department at 970-577-3560.
The Sierra Club, the League of Women Voters, Estes Park Power and Communications, and the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) will host a presentation on Estes Park's electricity generation. PRPA staff will discuss the ongoing process of developing an "Integrated Resource Plan" for our electricity as we prepare for the future. It is
anticipated that there will be ample time for questions from residents. The program will take place on Wednesday, September 27th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Hempel Auditorium located at 2515 Tunnel Road in the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies. There will be no charge for this informational session, and all are cordially invited.
Community members are invited to join Mayor Pro Tem Marie Cenac and Trustee Frank Lancaster for a Trustee Talk Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 170 MacGregor Ave. This is an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting. The topics for this Trustee Talk session will be Workforce Housing and open discussion on local issues.
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Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 3. The road will be closed to all uses through Friday, October 6, for park staff to conduct road maintenance. Old Fall River Road will reopen temporarily to bicycles, leashed pets and walkers for Saturday October 7, through Monday, October 9. Starting, Tuesday, October 10, Old Fall River Road will close again to all uses for continued road maintenance through Friday, October
13. On Saturday, October 14, the road will reopen to bicycles, leashed pets and walkers through November 30. Leashed pets and bicycles are only allowed on the road, not on side trails. On December 1, the road will revert to trail status and bicycles and leashed pets will not be allowed on the road.
For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.
Join the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, Friends for a Livable Climate, Town of Estes Park officials, PRPA representatives and more on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Find out more about the (PRPA) Platte River Power Authority's upcoming plans for electric power generation? How are they moving away
from fossil fuels (coal) towards renewable energy sources? Mark your calendar for this community presentation on Wednesday, September 27. This meeting will be held at the Hempel Auditorium located at 2515 Tunnel Road in the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies from 6 - 8 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
On 9/11/2023 at 1:10 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 500 block of Big Thompson Avenue. On scene they charged a 33 year old male from Estes Park with harassment for threats made against another. He was issued a summons and released.
On 9/11/2023 at 10:40 p.m. police were called to a noise violation in the 1800 block of Wildfire Road. On scene they contacted a 52 year old female from Estes Park who refused to turn down the music and had an open container of alcohol. She was issued a summons for unreasonable noise prohibited and open alcohol container and released.
On 9/12/2023 at 9:02 a.m. police were
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.
During the week of September 10th, 2023, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 17 calls
called to a motor vehicle accident in the 500 block of Big Thompson Avenue. On scene officers contacted a 37 year old male from Estes Park who had left the scene of the accident. He was charged with careless driving, issued a summons and released.
On 9/16/2023 at 6:20 p.m. police contacted a 32 year old male from Greeley, CO in the 1600 block of Big Thompson Avenue for agitating a bull elk. The male was issued a summons for harassment of wildlife and released.
On 9/17/2023 at 8:17 p.m. police were called to the 400 block of E. Wonderview Avenue on a woman leaving a business with unpaid items. On scene they contacted a 29 year old female from Estes Park, charged her with theft/shoplifting, issued her a summons and released her.
for service. This included:
• Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 2
• Alarm Activation: 3
• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 6
• Assist: 1
• Smoke Investigation: 2
• Odor Investigation: 3
September may be a slow time in many towns, but here in Estes Park it’s one of the busiest months of the year…and, as I am realizing, it’s getting busier.
For most of my life, I’ve known that the mix of majestic scenery, plentiful wildlife, cool weather and special events draws people here in September. What I’ve experienced since becoming mayor, is that the good experiences people have while here encourages them to come back again…September after September. My experiences during several recent events further confirm this to be the case.
One event was the 47th Annual Highland Scottish-Irish Festival. The threeday event highlights the importance of military alliances between Scotland, Canada and the United States. This year the festival honored Doctor James Durward who passed away in May 2023.Thankfully, his daughter Peggy will continue producing this event. The three day Festival included two evening Tattoos one Friday and one Saturday. As is the custom, the ScottishIrish Festival held a parade of the clans and bands, decked out in their tartans and carrying banners and flags, marching to the sound of bagpipes and military bands through downtown. As I was driven the parade route, there was a mix of locals and visitors enjoying the renewal of the parade. Clan and band members — not from here — made of point of saying, “Hey Mayor. Good to be here again.” Locals were delighted to have the parade in action again downtown. Events, athletic competitions, concerts followed at the rodeo fairgrounds and Stanley field. As mayor, I added an official presence to the festival by formally attending the Friday night Tattoo, and providing welcoming speeches at the Saturday and Sunday Opening Ceremonies at the Stanley Parade Field. I enjoyed teasing the crowd about the Scottish Highland mist and chill we arranged to have in Estes on Sunday. The crowd apparently preferred Friday and Saturday’s hot sunny weather. I actually got a few “boos” on Sunday!
Mayor Pro Tem Marie Cenac attended the Saturday Night Tattoo and teamed up to helped cover multiple events Saturday at the Fairgrounds welcoming visitors and clan members to Estes Park.
Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem Marie! Your support helped me cover events happening downtown too!
Downtown was busy with the Bond Park Art and Crafts shows. As mayor, I enjoy welcoming and visiting with the merchants at their art and crafts booths. I take time to admire their creations. Some pieces I purchased as gifts for birthdays and other celebrations. Several of the artists I recognized as annual ‘regulars’ at shows here. A few run booths on multiple weekends at our arts and crafts shows. I was surprised when artists remembered me from when I’d made the rounds during previous shows: “Nice to see you again mayor.” All were complimentary of their experience here, each expressed eagerness to come again next year: “Same time next year, yes?”
Certainly, Estes Park is a remarkable
place. Yes, I feel quite blessed to live here and give thanks that I do every day. The recent encounters I’ve had with people who do not live here, but strive to be here each September for events and festivals have given me a deeper understanding of how blessed I truly am. And in that understanding I can clearly see the important contribution each makes to Estes Park, and the blessing they are to us all.
When you attend the Autumn Gold Festival this weekend in Bond Park (11 a.m.-6 p.m.), will you join the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club in thanking the Estes Valley Community Center, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 8, and the Community Recycling Committee of Estes Park (CRC) for their partnerships in making Autumn Gold a more fun, cleaner and greener festival.
As you enter Bond Park, you will see a flurry of activity, live music, Classic cars, brats, beer and lots of family fun. Like Last year, the Estes Valley Community Center will provide yard games and prizes for all children attending the Autumn Gold Festival. Because this Sunrise Rotary fundraiser is a free family-friendly event, the club partnered with the EVCC to provide safe, engaging youth activities. Now, Mom and Dad can sit back, listen to the live bands, drink a beer (or wine) while the kids are playing games on the Bond Park lawn and winning prizes.
Additionally, The Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 will also provide some fun by sporting Lego Derby Car Races. People of all ages can create cool Lego cars and race them down the Derby tracks. There will be thousands of Legos and multiple races throughout the weekend. In addition to furnishing this awesome youth activity, the members of Troop 8 will take charge of collecting and carrying the trash and recycling bags from the Bond Park trash/recycling barrels to the city truck. Imagine a crowded Bond Park with over 400 festivalgoers each day, eating, drinking, dancing and having fun. Now imagine these young, dedicated boys hauling bags from 16 different trash and recycling receptacles multiple times a day throughout the festival. These boys work hard, and they do it with smiles!
Last year, the hard-working CRC (Community Recycling Committee, a subcommittee of the League of Women Voters) placed signs on all the recycling receptacles, carried 5-gallon buckets collecting thousands of beer cans, soft drink cans and plastic water bottles then separated-out the trash from the recycling barrels. Thanks to their supervision, the CRC was recognized by the Recycling Center for having the cleanest recycling. These volunteers will once again guide us in proper recyclables this weekend in Bond Park. Our goal is to be greener and cleaner, so we are asking all to join us in this effort. We are also asking our vendors to use compostable flatware and plates if possible. The Sunrise Rotary Club looks forward to working with the CRC again this year, and we thank them for their hard work and compassion for our community and the planet.
Check out the AG Festival schedule below
Saturday, September 23, 2023:
11:00-2:00 - Wendy Woo Band
2:15: Saturday’s Classic Car Show Trophy Presentation
3:00-6:00 - Last Men on Earth
Sunday, September 24, 2023:
11:00-1:30 – Sugar Mountain
1:45: Sunday’s Classic Car Show Trophy Presentation
2:00: $10,000 Grand prize raffle drawing
3:00-5:00 - The Long Run, “Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles”
For more information and to purchase a raffle ticket, visit our website: www.estesparkautumngold.com.
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Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of nature, music, and entertainment as Elk Fest makes its grand return to Bond Park in Estes Park Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. This free, eagerly anticipated, signature event of the Town of Estes Park, is set to captivate both local residents and visitors alike.
Generously presented by the Estes Park News and further bolstered by the unwavering support of Quality Inn and Visit Estes Park, Elk Fest promises a comprehensive lineup of engaging activities and experiences. Commencing in 1999 as a commemoration of the awe-inspiring elk rut (mating season) that
graces Estes Park, the festival has grown into a beloved tradition.
Anticipate a vibrant array of arts and crafts vendors showcasing their talents, tantalizing food trucks offering an eclectic range from Asian fusion delights to classic corn dogs and irresistible funnel cakes. The event will showcase live raptors in collaboration with the esteemed Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Educational sessions featuring esteemed wildlife experts from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will provide a deep dive into the natural wonders of the region.
Unwind at the Wallowing Hole beer tent, thoughtfully presented by The Ro-
tary Club of Estes Park. For those seeking a touch of excitement, ax throwing awaits, offering a unique and invigorating experience. The highlight of the festival, the fun-for-the-wholefamily bugling contest, promises laughter and memorable moments.
Revered performer Danny Many Horses, renowned nationally for his Mescalero Apache flute prowess, returns this year to weave enchanting Native American storytelling, music, and dance into the festival's tapestry. Energetic and captivating, the Cary L. Moren band will grace the stage on Saturday, while Sunday's entertainment will be perfectly set by the melodies of Good Music Medicine.
While the enchantment of elk is a hallmark of Estes Park and the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, it's crucial to remember that these are wild animals, deserving of respect and distance. Elk can exhibit unpredictable behavior, par-
ticularly the males (bulls) during this season of heightened aggressiveness as they protect their females (cows). The safety of both attendees and these majestic creatures is paramount, so maintaining a safe distance is essential.
For those eager to plan their Elk Fest adventure, the complete schedule can be found at www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/elkfest.html. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this annual extravaganza that encapsulates the essence of Estes Park's natural beauty and vibrant community spirit.
For more information please visit our website page at EPElkFest.com or call Brandie Hughes at 970-577-3904.
Bank of Estes Park is proud to support our local Boy Scouts, Troop 8. They are trying to raise funds in order to renew their charter, to ensure that any boy can participate without creating a financial burden on their family, and to help cover the necessary camps, gear, activities, etc. for their programs. This grant request was initiated by two amazing members of our bank team, Aracely Thomas and Sally Morse, based on their involvement
with Troop 8.
You can read all about Troop 8, including their fundraising, spaghetti dinner, and poinsettia sale, and can even donate through their website at www. estesparktroop8. square. site. If you prefer to mail your support, please send donations to:
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 8 PO Box 3364 Estes Park, CO 80517
Bank of Estes Park is proud to sponsor the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s National Philanthropy Day event. The EPNRC supports our other local non-profits by providing educational programs, resources, and collaboration. Their National Philanthropy Day event brings the community together to celebrate and recognize some of the philan-
thropy that has occurred in our community.
You can read all about the EPNRC on their website at www.epnonprofit.org. And if you would like to join us in supporting their mission financially, you can do so under the “Donate” tab on the same website.
Our local school board is elected by you, the local citizens, to represent our community values and desires for our children’s public education, while ensuring we receive the most for our tax dollars. Your vote counts!
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park (LWVEP) is hosting an Estes Park School District Board of Education Candidate Forum on October 12th from 6-8 p.m. at the Town Hall Board Room. The public is invited. The Board of Education is made up of five members of which two positions will be open this November. Four candidates will be on the ballot: Kyri Cox, Kevin G. Morris, Bradley Shochat and Brenda L. Wyss.
Do you have questions for the candidates?
We are inviting constituents (all who live within the school district boundaries) to submit relevant questions to
voterservice@LWV-estespark.org by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5th LWVEP will choose and may reword questions based on relevancy and clarity and will ask as many questions as time allows. During the forum, and if time allows, the audience may submit written questions.
The Forum will be livestreamed and recorded and made available to the public shortly afterwards.
For more information on the Estes Park School District election go to the homepage at www.estesschools.org.
If you have general voting questions email voterservice@LWV-estespark.org.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.
COVID is something I see in the rearview mirror. It’s still back there in the distance, but it is shrinking as I speed up in the passing lane.
I plan to continue with vaccinations as they become available, I keep a couple of tests in the linen closet (isn’t that where they belong?), I have a few N95 masks on hand in case of emergency and I put the others in a drawer for posterity (where I swear they are multiplying) —including the first one I sewed from old drapery fabric about two weeks after the shutdown of 2020.
When friends send emails saying they have COVID, I commiserate and then go about my business, knowing I’ll see them in about a week, after they’ve lived out their five-day isolation sentence (except for one friend who is still struggling with long COVID. She’s suffering from leg pain, of all things. I wish there were something I could do for her.) For the most part, the tragic Coronavirus-19 of 2020 is slowly becoming a faded memory. I’ve washed my hands of it.
I admit I’ve always had a bit of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) but when I heard from several people who returned from trips with their luggage, a bunch of fun photographs and COVID, I liked the fact that I was missing out. Of course I felt bad for them but I was happy to be on the outside looking at COVID through the wrong end of the binoculars.
And then I got on a plane and flew to California for a sisters’ trip to Big Sur. I didn’t wear a mask—because I’m done with COVID. When I got home I tested positive. Of the three sisters, the two of us who flew got COVID. It’s part of any travel package anymore. If you travel on a plane—or any mass transit—you’re going to get COVID.
No one on the aircraft wore a mask. Not one. I was part of the crowd—fitting in— and I paid for not Missing Out.
I’ve had to begrudgingly accept the virus back into my life. I used one of those tests from the linen closet. I begrudgingly got out the N95s (I’d forgotten how sniffling they are!). Joe and I are sleeping in separate rooms, using separate bathrooms, keeping all the windows open, and disinfecting surfaces we both touch like the refrigerator handle. I’ve had to cancel five days of social activities so in the end, I’m
experiencing FOMO after all.
That said, while my sisters and I were in Big Sur, before the COVID curse, we had a fun time together. We stayed in a rustic cabin deep in a redwood forest and spent the days hiking along the Pacific coastline. What we did not spend our time doing was looking at our phones. Not by choice, mind you, but because we had no choice. There was no cell service or internet access along much of the curvy, narrow Hwy 1 and especially not at our cabin. We awoke each morning and picked up our devices to check the weather report and found a blank screen. We couldn’t search the internet to find the recipe we planned to use for dinner that night. We wanted to know the directions to the day’s trailhead and had to look at a paper map. (A paper map! Can you imagine?)
Each day we drove 15 miles to pull into the post office parking lot to do Wordle. (This was imperative because if you skip a day your accumulating score drops back to zero. I learned the hard way.) One of those days the post office was a stop on the way to the trailhead so we didn’t drive 15 miles just to do Wordle. And truth be told, one day we did check our phones while having an afternoon pick-me-up at a coffee shop but we kept it quick because we discovered we kind of liked the challenge of staying off the grid. We didn’t read the news, respond to email or send texts (but we did retrieve that recipe for dinner). At night we worked crossword puzzles together that Alice had brought with her—again, on paper! We played a game, we listened to music from our past (downloaded to our phones so we didn’t need connectivity), and we talked. It was as if we’d stepped back 30 years to when we started these sister trips—when there was no such thing as a cell phone or the internet. Our digital disconnecting was good for us. I recommend it.
Now we three sisters are back in our respective homes with all bars showing on our phones. I should be overwhelmed with all the email I need to catch up on, but I’m stuck in isolation for five days. What else do I have to do?
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
© 2023 Sarah Donohoe
Longs Peak Reunion concluded its festivities August 20th with a free picnic at the Meeker Park Lily Pond picnic area. “It was a very successful celebration” said Longs Peak Reunion volunteer Greg Raymer. “We were able to honor several Longs Peak greats, present a wonderful assortment of historic events that occurred on Longs Peak and have a fun-
filled concert at Performance Park.”
Due to popular demand, Longs Peak Reunion will continue to sell their commemorative t-shirts through the American Legion Hall, located at 850 N. Saint Vrain in Estes Park. The t-shirts not only are beautiful works of art, they will make great Christmas presents for your Longs Peak fan.
Explore the wonderful world of model trains at Rails in the Rockies 26th Anniversary Show this weekend, September 23 and 24 at the Estes Park Event Center, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 9 -4. Admission (cash preferred) for adults is $10.00, children
12 and under free, and special $20 fee for families along with free parking at the Event Center and a free shuttle to downtown Bond Park Autumn Gold Festival. This show is for the whole family from little children to adults, there is something for everyone.
There are layouts featuring fine craftsmanship scratch built buildings, trains and scenery. There are layouts highlighting toy train history with Lionel and American Flyer. There is a layout constructed for the tiny Z gauge train. There is a switching layout, a puzzle
layout and, of course, our popular LEGO layout. There are layouts with push buttons for our younger train admirers.
There is our popular game of Seek and Search with fun prizes. There will be a train give away on both Saturday and Sunday. The trains are generously donated by show vendors. This year we have several displays by Colorado Railroad Historical Societies and museums, and a special display of scratch built circus train cars.
If you are looking for that important piece of train equipment, a starter train set for your grandchildren, or wonderful photos of trains, we have over 15 Vendors available.
Come join us for a fun filled weekend… all aboard!
The Englishwoman Isabella Bird, guided by James Nugent and accompanied by two American tourists, reached the top of Longs Peak on September 30, 1873.
We know this because a detailed account of the party's successful climb was published in the monthly news magazine "Out West" in mid-March 1874. (The issue was dated December 1873January 1874, but financial problems delayed public distribution until this later date.)
The opening sentence of the first paragraph, penned by Miss Bird, could not be more clear: "On Monday, Sept. 29, 1873, I left Evans' Ranch, Estes Park, to ascend this mountain [Longs Peak, as indicated by the title], the most imposing of the Rocky Range."
What follows is an unambiguous fourpage recount of a three-day, two-night adventure culminating in standing atop the peak the following morning, after camping out the night of September 29 in a cluster of balsam pine now referred to as "Jim's Grove" on Battle Mountain.
The reason behind this somewhat painful (some might say harping) insistence on exact dates is an attempt to resolve the seemingly unnecessary ambiguity circulated courtesy of the internet regarding when Isabella Bird actually climbed Longs Peak.
If you believe her personal reminiscence (and it is the only contemporary account remaining, as Miss Bird's origi-
nal letter to her sister was either never sent or destroyed, with everything else related to this particular climb, like Miss Bird's memory of the phase of the moon that first night or Enos Mills interview with Platt Rogers, another member of the climbing party, assembled much later), you must accept the historical assertion that Miss Bird climbed Longs Peak in September 1873, admittedly at the tail end of September 1873, but not, as current computer searches seem to suggest, at any point in October 1873.
Establishing that, the critical question becomes how to properly commemorate the exact 150th anniversary of this intrepid travel writer's Longs Peak climb.
Mass ascent of Pikes Peak in the form of an organized, sponsored trail race is now an established annual mid-September event. Conditions near the top of Longs Peak for any given late September morning are less predictable, but actual weather conditions become moot in the face of the National Park Service's inability to sanction or assist in the celebration of events outside those on the federal calendar.
Join the Estes Park Archives this Saturday, September 23, at 240 Moraine Avenue as we kick around ideas for a faux commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Isabella Bird's Longs Peak climb. The free gabfest begins at 1:00 p.m., and any ideas, even unlikely ones involving jello molds or potential halfway or substitute climbs, are open for consideration.
On Saturday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. join author Nina Kunze as she presents her book, Anna Wolfrom Dove & The Wigwam Tea Room. The book explores the life of local entrepreneur, Anna Wolfrom Dove and her tea room. The program will take place in the Estes Park Museum Meeting Room, light snacks and refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be for sale and the author will be available for signing.
Ms. Wolfrom Dove was a woman of many talents and was a successful Estes Park business woman, serving customers at her cozy tea room and eventu-
ally expanding beyond Colorado. Kunze writes, “In the Wigwam’s heyday, up to 200 visitors a day enjoyed fancy cakes, candies and beverages while relaxing on Anna’s porch and enjoying the magnificent mountain views. Anna eventually moved her business into downtown Estes Park and became one of the town’s earliest and most successful single female entrepreneurs.”
The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share, and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum's website. Museum gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park is holding a photo contest for the 2024 Friendship Card for local discounts. There is no charge to enter, and the winner will receive photo credit on the card and two 2024 Friendship Cards. The deadline to submit photos is September 29.
Please email your favorite Estes Valley/RMNP photo (landscape view) in high resolution, jpg format to epfriendshipcard@gmail.com. A panel of judges will select the winning photo. Cropping and slight color correction is allowed for photos, but photos with anything added or taken away through a photo editing program will be rejected. Only one photo is allowed per person.
All decisions of the judges are final. The winner will be notified via email. The winning photo may also be used on other marketing materials for the Friendship Card. Owner of the photo will not receive any other compensation other than photo credit and two 2024 Friendship Cards.
The Friendship Card debuted in 2019, replacing the long-time Rocky Card. The Rotary Club of Estes Park re-established the card as a fundraiser for club projects and community grants. Since its debut, the Rotary Club has provided grants to Crossroads Ministries, the six area Fire Departments, Bright Christmas, Blue Santa, EVICS, Community Corner Café, Polio Plus, and a childhood enrichment program for underprivileged children in Albania.
“Our local merchants never cease to amaze me with the continuous support they provide to the community. There were more than 75 local businesses that participated this year, and Rotary is very grateful for each one of them” stated Karen Thompson, Chairman of the Friendship Card project. “I would especially like to thank the Estes Park News for their continuous advertising throughout the year.”
It’s not too late to buy a 2023 Friendship Card and use it for your Christmas shopping in Estes Park! The Friendship Card costs $10, is valid until December 31, 2023, and is currently available for sale at Cabintique, Quality Inn, Rocky Mountain Gateway, Estes Park Visitor
Center, Country Market, The Mad Moose, Safeway Guest Services, MacDonald Book Store, and Wynbrier Home.
Rotary friendships and club activities, social events, and volunteer projects offer networking op portunities that build
personal and professional connections. We encourage anyone interested in sharing ideas and taking action to create lasting change to visit Rotary. We especially invite anyone who has been a Rotarian to come back and renew your
friendships and rediscover the joy of serving others by group action.
Rotary Club of Estes Park's main objective is service— in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe.
The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of “Service Above Self”.
“Americans of all ages, all conditions, all minds constantly unite. Not only do they have commercial and industrial associations in which all take part, but they also have a thousand other kinds.…Each new need immediately awakens the idea of association.” DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA, 1835
Americans fought for life and liberty during our Revolution, deferring pursuit of happiness for better days. Fifty years later Alexis de Tocqueville celebrated its pervasive abundance.
The P.O.H. is alive and well in the Estes Valley, as locals unite and associate with velocity and volume impressive for such a small community. In 2023 activities sped by like a runaway Stanley Steamer. Can you even remember the Whiskey Warm Up, Frozen Dead Guy Days or Bigfoot? The Duck Race seems so long ago. Was there actually a Frost Giant?
All year long the Estes Valley hums with activity: hikers trek, birders watch, golfers drive, runners jog, cyclists bike, picklers rally, gardeners hoe, fisherfolk cast, walkers stroll and skaters glide, all to fulfill worthwhile personal interests.
Group events are as solemn as the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and the American Legion Honor Wall; as light-hearted as Trivia Night at Rock Cut or the Lazy B Chuckwagon at Dao House; as varied as Rails in the Rockies, RMNP’s Weekend of Native Songs and Dances, or Wednesday evening juggling in Allenspark.
Sixty-five stalwart women of the Venus de Miles 100 pedaled up 34, veered right in Drake, breezed through Glen Haven and conquered the switchbacks, where riders were treated to THE stunning entrance into Estes Park.
Plein Air painters metastasized on the Riverwalk; curious crowds watched in delight as local landmarks were quickly captured on canvas.
MacGregor Ranch celebrated 150 years in operation; 1200 folks showed up for music, entertainment, good company and excellent food.
Longs Peak Reunion honored Bird and Jim: Isabella Bird, who summited Longs in 1873; and Jim Detterline, the extraordinary climbing ranger whose 428 ascents of Longs Peak may never be topped.
Silent movies returned to the oldest continuously operating movie house in America, our own Park Theater, where Scott “Flying Fingers” Wilseck tickled the ivories as the big screen featured Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Charlie Chase, to abundant laughter from a packed house.
Senator Michael Bennet, Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, Secretary of State (and Estes
Park’s own) Jena Griswold, Member of Congress Joe Neguse and our state Senate and Assembly representatives addressed an overflow crowd at Mama Rose’s.
Estes Valley Restorative Justice will celebrate twenty years of service to the community in Stanley Park next Saturday with games, activities, fun and a free community BBQ (brava Denise).
The Fine Arts District’s Gypsy Jazz Festival was spread over several venues, including Avant Garde Aleworks and the Park Theater. Highlights included the stunning Rhythm Future Quartet and a you-had-to-be-there breath-taking final jam in Performance Park by fifteen marvelous musicians (kudos to Greg and Erika).
Cinco de Mayo celebration drew a big crowd and delighted attendees at the Event Center (gracias, Olga), as will Dia de los Muertos in November.
As if that’s not enough, there’s new housing going up on Hwy. 7; the Loop and traffic circle are almost complete; Stanley Chocolate Factory and Twisted Griffin (Irish Pub!) will open soon; Antonio’s was named best pizza in Colorado by the Washington Post.
And don’t forget: Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Wool Market, Ride the Rockies, Friends of Folk, Rooftop Rodeo, Cowboy Brad in Bond Park, Snowy Grass, Elk Fest, Scottish-Irish Festival (R.I.P. Jim), Fine Arts & Crafts, Monday Market on the Riverwalk, EPHS boys’ soccer, Thursday Farmers’ Market, our wonderful community garden, EPHS theater productions, the E.P. Chorale, Oratorio Society and so many others.
These results happen because hardworking individuals and imaginative organizations build community through intent and design. We owe thanks to town government, Visit Estes Park, the Visitor Center, Rotary, and all who maintain our physical infrastructure, manage trash, deliver water and power, beautify our parks, keep us healthy and safe, educate our young, support families, and welcome the visitors whose expenditures fill the coffers that make so much possible.
Upcoming, a cornucopia of events around which to associate, unite and pursue happiness: Autumn Gold, Pumpkins & Pilsners, Thanksgiving, Catch the Glow, Messiah, Christmas and New Year’s. The cycle will resume in January with First People’s Festival, Frost Giant 5k and Wine and Chocolate in February. Our big wheel keeps on turning. Not bad for a town of 6000 people.
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Everyone knows there has been constant construction at Denver International Airport. You can actually start to see the light at the end of the tunnel! What you can also see in the DIA United Clubs are hand-turned bowls created by local artist John Lynch.
John was contacted by Ashley Dowell with Gensler Global Architectural Firm after she saw his website www.JohnLynchWoodworking.com. Ashley came to Estes and found eight of John’s bowls that are now proudly displayed in the United Lounges. You can see them in the A-West and B-East United Lounges.
Last Tuesday, United had a reception for the artists to meet with United executives and see the display of their works. Now when you are Flying the Friendly Skies, you can stop in and view Colorado artists’ work. The art is not for sale, but will have QR codes displayed to show the world Estes Park has great
artists!
Carrie Logan has retired from Safeway after 32 years of dedicated service. Her family is hosting a special retirement open house for her at the Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course Saturday, September 30th from 2 p.m- 4 p.m. at the club house.
Congratulations, Carrie! Your family is proud of your hard work and dedication. Enjoy your retirement, playing golf, crocheting, bowling, and spending time with your expanding family.
We love you! – Scott and Austin
Ephraim Pottery
Motawi Tileworks
Firefly Jewelry
Holly Yashi
Sterling Silver • Glass
Copper • Wind Chimes
Moving Sand Art
239 W. Elkhorn Ave
Under the Clock Tower
By: Karen McPherson
The Giving Guest program connects tourism, businesses, and nonprofits in making this town strong and sustainable. Guests want to support the place they love to stay and play. This desire to give back in a meaningful way is activated by businesses that are putting this philanthropic program front and center to their customers at the point of sale.
Trendz on the Park was the first business to jump in and ask people to Round Up at the register. They have collected over $8500 in donations this summer. Considering the average donation is $.50, that’s a LOT of people saying yes to Estes. Kind Coffee, the Mountain Shop, and Riverwalk Café join the Giving Guest program this fall. Each business chooses if they want to round up, ask for a dollar donation, or give the proceeds from a designated product.
Businesses can choose to support all or one nonprofit sector: Arts and Culture; Conservation, Recreation, and Environment; Emergency and Human Services,
Community and Education; Healthcare and Wellness; and Youth and Families. Businesses simply tally the total donations they collect each month and pass them on to the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Those funds are then distributed to all 45 nonprofits who have signed up under the aforementioned categories.
Guests, employees, the average local— they all benefit from open space, accessible healthcare, search and rescue services, and daycare, to name a few. Currently, the majority of funding for these nonprofits comes from local community members and businesses. The narrow scope of funding verses the broad use of services strains nonprofit budgets. Giving Guest bridges the giving gap between locals, business, and guests. Businesses that wish to participate may email cato@epnonprofit.org. This program amplifies brand philanthropy. All promotional material is provided.
Congratulations to Lilly Van Tilburg, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for Friday, September 22, 2023.
Lilly is the daughter of Amanda and Kevin Van Tilburg.
AT EPHS, Lilly is in Youth in Action Club, and is also an athletic trainer for the football team. She is proud of the fact that she has passed all of her hard core classes.
Outside of school she likes to go on hikes. Lilly has two older siblings (one is her twin sister) and she is the baby of the family.
A place she would love to visit is Hawaii.
Lilly’s favorite positive quote is, “If you’re happy doing what you’re doing, then nobody can tell you you’re not successful.”
After high school, Lilly plans to go to college, she’s not quite sure where yet but it will for sure be in Colorado.
The monthly meeting of the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild will be held Thursday, September 28 at the Estes Valley Public Library in the Hondius Room at 1:00 p.m. The program, Introduction to Inkle Weaving, will be presented by Diane Turechek and Percy Lopez.
Inkle Weaving originated in many parts of the world and has been used to make bands for many uses such as bag handles, hatbands, sus-
penders, yoga straps and shoestrings to name just a few. Come see how this handy and quite portable loom is operated.
Although the EPAWG was established as a weaving group, not all of our members are weavers. We actively participate in other fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting, felting, needlepoint and embroidery. The EPAWG meetings are always open to non-members. Anyone with an interest in
fiber is welcome to come to the program and even join if they wish.
For more information on the guild contact Gray Rueppel at grayrueppel@gmail.com or Barb Richards at barbat2160@gmail.com.
The week is set aside to recognize the benefits of rehabilitation and the successes of those who have received treatment through all forms of rehabilitation.
Estes Park Health Rehabilitation Services understands that the road to recovery requires a skilled and personalized treatment plan. At EPH, we coordinate care with medical providers to ensure a comprehensive plan of care that will enable you to meet your goals!
We work with every resident of, or visitor to, the Estes Valley to provide options for rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and cardiac rehabilitation. These services are provided through inpatient, outpatient, and home health care services.
In this photo, Ruth Waller, PT, DPT, helps Linda Leaming who was recovering from surgery.
EPH salutes our hardworking Rehab Services staff!
Environmental Services Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure health care facilities across the country are clean, safe places for patients, their families and other staff members. With all the challenges and changes the last few years have brought, these staff members have remained resilient in their efforts to protect others from dangerous pathogens.
This year, EVS Week is Sept. 10 – 16. A clean hospital is a hospital where you want to be treated! Estes Park Health salutes our awesome team.
“Such an improvement to be able to see it with such great clarity. The equipment runs so well.
“I have never seen in that detail,” Mitchell added. “It is very clear.”
Fluoroscopy is considered a vital piece of machinery for every modern diagnostic imaging department. Having it at Estes Park Health is a boon for patients and physicians.
“It’s a lot easier for them to come here and come to a smaller community hospital,” Dr. Knudtson stressed. “They travel less distance. We can take care of them right here. When the patient is ready, we can get them in and get them done as soon as it’s convenient for them and then those images and that study will go into the computer system and their doctors can view it from wherever they are.
Community helped fund the purchase through EPH Foundation
Modern medicine uses amazing technology to look inside the body for diagnosis and treatment. Fluoroscopy – or moving x-ray – is one of the amazing tools radiologists use to peer inside and watch body functions and anatomy in real time. Estes Park Health installed a new fluoroscopy machine in the summer of 2021.
“The images are clearer,” said EPH Radiologist Dr. John Knudtson. “You can see the anatomy and the area of interest more clearly. It helps you look through the images and review the study with more detail. You can slow the images down. It makes your job easier. You get more details with your exams. You can see things that might have been more subtle or even missed. That usually translates into a better result and better outcome for the patient.”
This new machine – a Simens Luminos Agile Max Fluoroscopy Unit – was purchased with $600,000 provided by the Estes Park Health Foundation which raised the money during its fall 2022 campaign.
“I’m so grateful,” said EPH Speech Language Pathologist Annie Boyd. “It’s something that the hospital has needed for a while. We have an incredible community to be able to help us.”
Boyd is a Speech Language Pathologist helping conduct a modified barium swallow study for Estes Park patient Steve Mitchell. The new fluoroscopy unit will hopefully provide Steve with some answers to his recent swallowing problems.
“I’ve been having problems with my throat,” said Mitchell. “Like if popcorn gets stuck in there, it’s very painful.”
The study Mitchell had looks at swallowing from the moment the barium, the food, or the liquids hit the lips to when the substance goes into the esophagus.
Mitchell sat upright against the fluoroscopy machine and swallowed different textures of liquids and solids mixed with barium, an imaging agent.
The images are crystal clear and show the radiologist and the speech language pathologist exactly what’s going on.
“The thing that’s unique about fluoroscopy is that you can observe the body’s movement in real time and how things are actually working,” Dr. Knudtson explained.
The images can be still, video, or even slow-motion video so the healthcare professionals can assess what’s going on.
The new machine is a big improvement over the former technology that was in place.
“Oh, it’s amazing,” Boyd commented.
Dr. Knudtson said he’s had numerous patients tell him they don’t want to leave town. They want to get their care in Estes Park.
“I like that I don’t have to drive down to
the valley,” Mitchell commented.
Besides swallow studies, fluoroscopy can be used for esophagus exams, image-guided joint injections, and lumbar punctures, to name a few.
The table can be on its side for patients sitting, or horizontal for patients in the prone position.
The new fluoroscopy is a piece of equipment that’s used each week at Estes Park Health, and the staff is thrilled to have this important new piece of technology provided by the community.
“The biggest thing that I would have to say is number one thank you,” Dr. Knudtson stressed. “It makes a huge difference to be able to offer the kind of services that we can offer here with the quality that we can offer so that people feel like that are getting what they need.”
For precision testing using the latest technology close to home, think Estes Park Health.
To watch a video about the new fluoroscopy, go to youtu.be/9vsL1ExtMc8.
On September 22
Do you sew, knit, weave, or crochet and enjoy visiting with other ladies with similar interests? You’re invited to attend the next meeting of the Merry Marthas this Friday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies at 1700 Brodie Avenue. This group meets monthly to share what we have made, and then we donate our finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please call the church office at 970-586-4404.
Jacob and by the quartet’s leader Robert Charles Howard.
Emerald Lake Quartet consists of Ann Mills, violin; Robert Howard, flute; Clara Logue, viola; and Rich Woessner, cello. This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so please arrive early.
Join us for a free admission arts and crafts show in Estes Park on Oct. 28. Vendor spots still available!
The event is called Treasure Tables and features free parking and more than 50 vendors welcoming the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Event Center at the fairgrounds, 1125 Rooftop Way.
Food trucks will be available and a special bake sale also will take place.
Treasure Tables is an annual eclectic arts and crafts fair sponsored by a local Philanthropic Educational Organization, Estes Park Chapter IY, with IY proceeds going to benefit women of all ages in furthering their college education through P.E.O. International.
Founded in 1869 by seven young college women, P.E.O. International has grown and has helped more than 116,000 women by giving nearly $400 million in scholarships and financial aid. In addition, Chapter IY Foundation has annually given scholarships to local Estes Park High School graduates.
In addition to home-baked items from IY, the vendors offer an array of unique and hand-crafted items for sale. Local authors will be selling their books, artisans will be selling pottery, local photographers will be selling their images. If you want to get a jump on holiday shopping, make a day of it in Estes Park at the fairgrounds. There's plenty of parking, lots of food will be available to eat onsite or save for dinner, and you're sure to find one-of-a-kind items.
Last year, Swedish dishcloths were a big seller.
If you would like to be a vendor, there's still time to buy your table, which will be seen by up to 500 people on the big day. Tables cost $110 or $120 depending on the location in the event center. Last year, more than 60 vendors turned the event center into a lively pre-holiday marketplace. For more information or to rent a table contact:
peotreasuretables@gmail.com.
You will find fanciful soaps, lotions and essential oils, keepsakes and ornaments, art work, woolen personal wear, candles, stained glass art, books, pottery and food products.
Additionally, you can feel good about supporting P.E.O’s mission to help women reach their goals through education.
of the Rockies. Emerald Lake Quartet will be playing works by Friedrich Hartmann Graf, Myroslav Skoryk, Gordon
Directions to the YMCA library: Upon entering the YMCA off of Spur Highway 66, take the second left and then the first right into the parking lot of Hyde Memorial Chapel where you may park and easily access the Maude Jellison Library which is directly behind the chapel. Call Robert at the library at 970-586-3341 extension 1133 with any questions.
Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to par-
At their Monday September 18th Board Meeting, Estes Park Health’s leadership proposed a series of Phase II Strategic Actions that, if accepted by the Board, would help enable Estes Park Health to accomplish its primary goal to continue to provide high-quality health care services to our Estes Valley residents and visitors for many years to come.
Estes Park Health has set two financial targets to support achieving its primary goal: 1) From Healthcare Services Operations, an annual 3 percent positive net margin, or at least break even. Estes Park Health had accomplished this financial target before the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) From Non-Healthcare Services Operations, an annual positive $3 million contribution to capital projects.
In July 2022, Estes Park Health had announced a series of Phase I Strategic Actions. These actions were expected to reduce the $7 million loss in 2022 from Healthcare Services Operations to a 2023 Budget loss of $3.9 million. n the 2023 EPH Budget, the Healthcare Services Operations loss was offset by NonHealthcare Services Operating revenues of positive $4.8 million. So, the overall impact of the Phase I strategic actions on the 2023 budget was expected to be a positive $1.2 million increase in overall Net Assets, with a positive $5.1 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).
While the impact of the Phase I Strategic Actions on the 2023 Budget projections have been very positive, the esti-
mated $3.9 million loss in Healthcare Services Operations in the 2023 Budget did not meet EPH’s goal of an annual 3 percent positive net margin, or at least break even. As a result, additional strategic actions to increase revenues and reduce expenses are needed to ensure Estes Park Health’s long-term financial viability and its ability to provide high-quality, sustainable healthcare for our Estes Valley residents and visitors for many years to come.
To accomplish Estes Park Health’s long-term finances targets, Estes Park Health Leadership proposed the following Phase II Strategic Actions.
Proposed Administrative Changes: Workforce organization optimization, Healthcare Services Chargemaster assessment and market alignment, Continued Revenue Cycle optimization, Telecommunications and Telehealth Services optimization, 340 B Drug Program optimization, and Environmental Services (EVS) optimization.
Proposed Healthcare Services
Changes: Implement Phase One Cardiac Rehabilitation, Implement Dietary Services in Phase One Cardiac Rehabilitation, Implement Phase One Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Sleep Lab optimization, Implement Mobile Positron Emission Tomography Imaging, Implement Critical Access Hospital Ambulance Service, Implement Urology Services, Optimize Orthopedic Services, Fluoroscopy optimization, Evaluate Home Health, AtHome Hospice, Home Care Services for transfer to alternate providers.
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one for the season, don’t miss the Community Yard Sale & Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, September 30th – weather permitting. Setup will be at 7 a.m., open to public
It’s a great weekend for leaf peeping, and for enjoying the Peak to Peak Studio Tour from Allenspark to Central City. The Studio Art Tour includes 14 different art galleries and home studios, each presenting artist demonstrations, Meet the Artist opportunities, free refreshments and more.
The Old Gallery in Allenspark is the first stop on the tour and it’s a favorite destination for residents and tourists visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. Located at 14863 Highway 7, it will be open from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 and 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. on that Saturday and Sunday. It’s only 20 minutes from Estes Park and Lyons.
Artists To Demonstrate Talent and Techniques
Friday’s demonstrations include Heather Kegel (ceramics) from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Linda Toukan (jewelry making) from 1-4 p.m. You can also meet artist David Duey (woodworking) and Malena Hirschfeld (oil and acrylic painting) that morning and Holly Daley (pastel painting) that afternoon.
On Saturday, ceramic artist Julie Neri will provide a demonstration from 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. inviting visitors to make a mushroom out of clay. Photographer Dawn Wilson will do a book signing from 1-4:30 p.m. You can also meet artist Malena Hirschfeld
bers of the Hilltop Guild in Allenspark will also be on hand that afternoon to demonstrate weaving. You can meet Andrew Treaster (photographer) and Jennifer Nicholson (painting on wood)
ors), Robin Jasper (wildlife photographer), Heather Kegel (ceramics), Susan Krauth (acrylics), Sheila Marie (oils), Rachel Mitchell (jewelry), Mary Morse (fiber art), Julie Neri (ceramics), Jennifer
phy).
“The Peak to Peak Byway is known for its gorgeous fall colors which inspires so many artists. The galleries and artists are excited about this collaborative effort and the opportunity to share the beauty of autumn in Colorado with visitors and area residents,” said The Old Gallery Artists Chair Sally Van Der Kamp.
Other Peak to Peak galleries participating include: The Glass TIPI at 55 Utica St. in Ward, Art at the Center at 750 Highway 72 in Nederland, Laurence
(oil and acrylic) from 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Book Signing, Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
Dawn Wilson’s Book, 100 Things to Do In Estes Park Before You Die provides history, dining, recreation, shopping, entertainment and exploration ideas for your visit in Estes Park.
Sunday’s demonstrations include artist Cheryl Pennington (hand colored photography) from 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mem-
from 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Rachel Mitchell (silver
jewelry) and Eli Roehl (jewelry) from 14:30 p.m.
The Old Gallery in Allenspark is home to 27 talented regional artists, including Darlene Bushue (photography), Holly Daley (pastels in high density), David Duey (woodworks), Patty Dwyer (oils and pastels), Leslie S. Emmerson (Jewelry, mixed media), George Epp (woodturning), Lyn E. Ferguson (photography), Malena Hirschfeld (oil paintings), Sue Jasen (acrylics, oils and watercol-
Nicholson (painting on wood), Cheryl Pennington (photography and hand tinting), Lois Rentz (fused glass), Eli Roehl (jewelry), MaryLynn Schumacher (clay tiles), Debra Stanger (acrylics, oils and pastels), Linda Toukan (jewelry), Andrew Treaster, Sally Van Der Kamp (stained glass, fused glass, jewelry), Merrie Wicks (watercolor and oils) and Dawn Wilson (photogra-
Delauney/Lolo’s Atelier at 25 E. 1st St. in Nederland, Brent Bishop’s Home Studio at 158 E. 1st St. in Nederland, Covered Bridge Art at 45 W. 1st St. in Nederland, Spinning Silica at 20 Lakeview Dr. #208 in Nederland, Kaleidoscope Fine Art Gallery at 20 Lakeview Dr. #210, Nederland, Gabrielle Gewirtz’ Home Studio at 106 Patricia Rd. in Rollinsville, Martina Pernicano’s Home Studio at 11193 Circle Dr. in Coal Creek Canyon/Golden, Julie Ikler’s Home Studio at 805 Mountain Meadows Dr. in Black Hawk, Jen Molochnick’s Home Studio at 125 Aspen Rd. in Black Hawk, Litwood & Artisan Friends at 221 Gregory St., Unit D in Black Hawk, Gilpin County Arts at 117 Eureka Street in Central City and Brian O’Donnell’s Ghost Town Gallery at 190 Russell Gulch Rd in Russell Gulch.
The Old Gallery is a nonprofit that provides art, education, entertainment and social services to Allenspark area residents and visitors, including the Community Cupboard Food Bank, Community Closet, yoga classes, concerts, art exhibitions and more.
The Estes Park Mountain Bike Team is maintaining the stoke for their 2023 race season bringing home two more medals at the Showdown in the Boat in Steamboat Springs on September 9th. Four Estes Park MTB Team high school student athletes, Odin Rhode, Owen Brandewie, Nora Harrison, and Ellie Kostadinov, gave it their all competing against over 450 other racers on a beautiful Saturday of racing with Freshman, Sophomore and JV racing 12 miles and Varsity racing 18 miles.
Junior and JV Girls racer Nora Harrison raced the first wave of the day and gave it her all for 12 miles of racing on the challenging Steamboat course. After a late night tire swap the day before, Nora Harrison was excited to get to racing on fresh tires while the temps were still cool. With a narrow start chute and fierce competitors, Nora proceeded to give the course everything she had and finished an impressive 4th Place Finish in JV Girls! Congrats, Nora Harrison! After the time trial from her first race weekend, Freshman Girls racer Ellie Kostadinov was ready for her first official staged race against the other student athletes lined up according to speed. Starting in the first row, Ellie maintained a solid lead during her first lap until another student athlete caused Ellie to crash and have twisted handlebars. Ellie shook herself off and fixed her bike and worked back up to a solid 3rd Place Finish in Freshman Girls. Ellis was also able to win the Toyota Fastest Lap time for Freshman Girls. Congrats, Ellie Kostadinov!
Senior and Varsity Boys racer Odin Rhode was excited to take on his challenging three laps of the Steamboat course; however, within the first mile of his race a rock damaged one of his tires beyond repair and Odin had to swap out his bike for his dad's bike mid-race.
Odin was able to have an impressive 2nd lap time even though he was unable to finish his 3rd. Even still, Odin was all smiles throughout the challenges and is already looking ahead to his next race. Congrats, Odin Rhode!
The last wave was JV Boys and Junior Owen Brandewie was ready to crush. Owen had the most fun on the technical course but also gave the race everything he had for another nail biting finish and finished with an amazing 14th Place. Congrats, Owen Brandewie!
Thanks to the incredibly strong showing of all four of the high school student athletes who raced from the Estes Park MTB Team, the team finished 6th Place for their Division 3. Way to go, EP MTB Team! The 3rd regular season race is at the Cloud City Challenge on September 23rd in Leadville, CO. Go, Estes Park,
GO!
The Estes Park MTB Team is a fall coed sport, open to 7th – 12th grade students and welcomes both adventure riders and performance racers. High School students on the Estes Park MTB Team are able to race in the Colorado High School Cycling League with over 2000 other stu-
dents from across the state of Colorado, including parts of Wyoming and New Mexico. The Estes Park MTB Team is always welcoming of new riders and racers at any time - contact them at estesmtb.com or on Instagram @estesmtb if you have a student who is interested or has questions.
Those of us who live in Estes Park during the entire year are used to ‘change’. During the spring we are mindful of ‘change’ that is going to happen soon, with the arrival of thousands…even millions…of visitors. We’ve heard it said often: “If you build it, they will come!” and, through past decades ‘it’ has been built, and now they come. As the summer season ‘sets’ we begin looking forward to the fall, with it’s wonderful changes…the mating season of the elk and other animals in the area, the arrival of the fall colors, the resumption of school…the list goes on. And then, alas, the winter arrives and we hunker down and tough it out, as we await the wonderful arrival of a new spring and all the good things it brings. How do you…we…handle the challenge of change?
These seasonal challenges are probably among the easiest challenges of change we wrestle with. A spiritual song says: “Change and decay in all around I see” and pleads: “Oh, Thou Who changest not, abide with me.” All of us deal with many changes in our lives, besides the weather, and the way we accept those challenges and respond to them will determine the success and happiness of our lives.
Many years ago a psychologist named Thomas Holmes noted the success and failure of people to accept and deal with changes in their lives. He noted how major changes in one’s life, if ‘piled on’ one after another, can result in nervous breakdowns, self-destructive behaviors, or even death. He assigned a ‘value’ for each ‘change’ going from ‘death of a spouse’, ‘divorce’, ‘marriage separation’, ‘being fired at work’, a ‘major change in one’s health’…and such negative things, through those that bring ‘happy’ times, such as a wedding, a job promotion, the birth of a child, building / acquiring a new house. All of these are changes that can bring ‘stress’ into a life or a family, and if too many of them occur during a short time, according to Holmes’ and other experts’ research, can ‘become too much’ and lead to a nervous breakdown, sickness or death.
The Bible gives an account of a man, Job, and his wife, who faced such ‘changes’ in their lives, one-after-another, that it should have brought about Holmes’s prediction of a dire end. They lost all their wealth…sheep, camels, oxen, donkeys…then their entire family through a deadly wind, then Job fell ill with a devastating and painful disease. Perhaps one could say that Job’s illness was the result of the ‘changes’… losses…his family had faced, but, regardless, we know that Satan was behind those losses…as he will be behind many of the ‘changes’…‘losses’…we face. The difference from Job’s situation and many whose changes and losses bring them down, is that he had God in his corner. His attitude, “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord”, enabled him to, not only ‘survive’, but eventually ‘thrive’, as a result of his trust. So, of course, that, trusting God, is what we all need to do as we face the ongoing changes in our lives, whether those changes are of a positive or of a negative nature.
However, there is more that we can do. When those ‘changes’ begin to mount and we begin to be overwhelmed, we need others who can listen compassionately… like Job’s friends did at first…giving us some encouraging things to consider as we deal with our burdens. Most Christians have that willingness and desire to be that ‘listening ear’ and compassionate friend, that is needed at such times. Please feel free to call me (720-530-6446) or other Christians you know, or a similar counselor.
Let’s all enjoy the ‘changes’ we see…in our world and in our lives…but lean on others and a very supportive God when they become too much.
Bob LewisMother’s Cafe also runs the beverage cart for the golfers making for ease of drink service for golfers.
At Mother’s they have two TVs running college games and they have the NFL Sunday Ticket. That, along with the best wings and nachos in town makes for a fun game day adventure! Her fall game day special is $18 for wings or nachos and a can of Modelo.
In the future, Laurie hopes to host weddings, proms, graduation parties, etc. and hopes that people will gather at Mother’s Cafe to celebrate love and other special occasions with them.
Mother’s Cafe was born out of love for food and great hospitality. This great new restaurant in Estes Park is owned by Laura (Laurie) Emmer and opened on March 9, 2023 at the 18 Hole Golf Course.
The concept for her new business came from her Mom, Carol. Laurie said, “My mother was the most amazing hostess, homemaker, mother and all around woman. I’ve been in food service for many years and she loved that we shared that pas-
Laurie added, “We are so proud to say that we are a female owned business and love being a new and shining, bright spot in our community.”
On September 30, Laurie will be celebrating what would have been her Mother’s 88th birthday with a fabulous chef’s menu and live music and hopes to see everyone there! Watch for additional specials and events throughout the fall and winter seasons. Laurie is well known for offering special tasting and beer and wine pairing dinners as well as hosting local musicians and entertainment to
sion. When she passed, I truly missed sharing our adventures (and misadventures) with her. I opened Mother’s Cafe based on my mother’s recipes and warm heart.”
Laurie is formerly a paramedic who loved cooking with the fire crew she worked with and she desired to carry that love forward, out of medicine and into the world of food service. She said, “We opened a food truck several years ago in Estes and that was a fun and successful business for four years but a brick and mortar operation has always been my goal so, when the opportunity came up at the golf course, I just knew what I had to do!”
When asked what sets Mother’s Cafe apart from others Laurie said, “At our restaurant, we have it all....amazing elk watching, easy and free parking, delicious food and warm service. We offer a full bar along with a gorgeous outdoor patio with incomparable views of Longs Peak.” All that and the food is amazing! Laurie’s creativity and skills in the kitchen make Mother’s Cafe the perfect place to go for a great meal.
make your meal at Mother’s extra special.
Mother’s Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open at 7 a.m., seven days a week until 10/31 when they will be open Thursday through Monday, (closed Tuesday, Wednesdays).
Mother’s Cafe is located at 1480 Golf Course Road, call (970) 308-3030 for more information.
Sept 25 – Sept 29
Monday, Sept 25 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side
Tuesday, Sept 26 BBQ Pork Ribs (4) w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw
Wednesday, Sept 27 Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (topped w/ avocado, swiss cheese & bacon) w/ 3-Bean Salad
Thursday, Sept 28 Meatloaf w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Friday, Sept 29 Signature Salad w/ Grilled Salmon (4 oz) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons w/ ranch dressing
Oct 2 – Oct 6
Monday, Oct 2 BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw
Tuesday, Oct 3 Carne Asada (skirt steak, marinated & grilled) w/ Corn Tortillas, Rice, Refried Beans, guacamole & sour cream
Estes Park–Salud Family Health Center and The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a national nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, particularly good nutrition, and supports higher standards in research, are offering a cooking course designed to help local residents prevent and survive breast cancer through proper diet and nutrition.
“The single easiest and best thing most of us can do to prevent cancer or its recurrence is to eat right,” says Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., the director of nutrition education for PCRM. “Approximately a third of all cancer deaths in this country are due to poor diet.”
The Rx for better health? It’s a low-fat vegetarian diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, Levin says; they’re naturally low in fat, chock-full of fiber, and filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Cut down on fatty foods and added fats and oils, particularly saturated fats, which have been linked to an increased risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancer. Likewise, look for healthy substitutes for dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, which have been implicated in the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancers.
The challenge, Levin acknowledges, is not only to teach people which foods are good for them, but also to show them how to make the foods taste good. Each class centers on important cancer-nutrition topics as local cooking instructor Chazz Glaze guides students through the preparation of tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes.
The class details are as follows:
October 4, 1–3 p.m., Introduction to
October 11, 1–3 p.m., Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods
October 18, 1–3 p.m., Discovering Dairy & Meat Alternatives
October 25, 1–3 p.m., Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control
November 1, 1–3 p.m., Foods and Breast Cancer Survival
All classes are held at Salud Family Health Center, 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, and are FREE for anyone in the community, regardless of whether they are a Salud patient.
For more information about Food for Life: Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Cooking Classes, email Chazz at chazz@higherelevationscoaching.com.
Wednesday, Oct 4 Country Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Thursday, Oct 5 Quiche (w/ bacon & vegetables), Homemade Chips & fruit
Friday, Oct 6 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day
Meals are $7 for current 2023 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Sept 25th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Sept 22nd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.
The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15; Yoga T-T 10:15-11:15; Circuit Balance Class Mondays 1-1:45 PM
Mahjong Tuesdays 10 – 2
Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)
Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wed. of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM
Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information
Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sundays, 1-5 p.m.
Build a pill bottle survival kit, filled with 15 different items, and learn how each can be used to stay alive in the wilderness. Recommended for adults and teens.
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ALL AGES
Amateur Radio Emergency Services: When All Else Fails Ⓡ
Friday, September 22, 1-3 p.m.,
Hondius Room
Join the Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club, the Red Cross, and the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management to learn about how amateur radio emergency services can support first responders and the public when disasters occur. Recommended for adults and teens.
Open Craft:
Float Design Competition
Monday, September 25, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Makerspace
Design a Catch the Glow float for an opportunity to see it transformed into a full-scale masterpiece! Miniature float trucks and crafting supplies will be available for self-serve crafting. All are welcome to build, but submissions will only be accepted from participants under age 18.
The History of Botanical Art Ⓡ
Monday, September 25, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Hondius Room
Learn about and view examples of botanical art, which combines object and subject, art and science, and history with horticulture. Recommended for adults and teens.
Pill Bottle Survival Kits Ⓡ
Tuesday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Zombie Virtual Reality Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 27, 5-6 p.m., Hondius Room
Let’s have fun with virtual reality during National Preparedness Month! Try Oculus and mobile device headsets to see how you’d fare in a zombie apocalypse. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Paracord Survival Bracelets Ⓡ
Thursday, September 28, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace
Weave a paracord survival bracelet with a whistle/fire-starter/compass clasp. Choose from a variety of fun patterns! Recommended for adults and teens.
Mindful Mondays: Listening Sessions & Gratitude Journals Ⓡ
Monday, October 2, 1-2 p.m., Hondius Room
Practice calming the mind and body to listen and reflect. Hear a variety of short stories, poems, and quotes, and sit comfortably with a gentle, guided meditation. No experience required. Recommended for adults and teens.
Conflict Charade Muppet Making Ⓡ
Tuesday, October 3, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Thursday, October 5, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace
Build your own muppet head from scratch and consider different perspectives in situations of conflict. Recommended for adults and teens.
Voter Registration Drive
Tuesday, September 26, 5-7 p.m., Library lobby
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on hand to help with voter registration, important
election dates, and other information about voting in Estes Park and Colorado.
Building Community Resilience with Larimer County Ⓡ
Thursday, September 28, 5-7 p.m., Hondius Room
Connect with the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management and provide your feedback on the county’s community resilience assessment. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available upon request.
Listening for True Connection Workshop Ⓡ
Wednesday, October 4, 6-7:30 p.m., Estes Park Museum
Conflict resolution facilitator Kristen Noble will lead a listening workshop based on Ximena Vengoechea’s book, Listen Like You Mean It. Explore individual listening modes and motivations for communication.
TEENS & KIDS
Book vs. Movie Club: The Secret of Nimh Ⓡ
Saturday, September 30, 12:30-2 p.m., Hondius Room
Book or movie—which did you like best? We’ll discuss the book, then watch the movie adaptation. Snacks and drinks provided.
Lego Club: Build a Zoo Ⓡ
Saturday, September 30, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, we’ll be building habitats for Lego animals. Recommended for ages 612.
Artwork Wednesday: Paint a Tiny Pumpkin Ⓡ
Wednesday, October 4, 5-6 p.m., Hondius Room
Experience different art mediums and styles, and meet other local beginner artists (all skill levels welcome). Decorate for fall by painting a tiny pumpkin. Crochet a Pumpkin Ⓡ
Thursday, October 5, 12-2:30 p.m., Makerspace
Learn how to use tools and equipment found in the Makerspace to crochet a tiny pumpkin – perfect for your desk or locker decor. All supplies provided. Recommended for ages 7 and up.
Teen Advisory Council Ⓡ
Thursday, October 5, 6-7
p.m., Hondius Room
Monthly meeting for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) who would like to recommend ideas for library programming, design for future teen space, and collection purchases for their age group.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.
Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Wed., September 27 at 4:30 p.m. & Wed., October 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Bo: Tues., October 3 at 10 a.m.
Prepare with Pedro: Red Cross Storytime Ⓡ
Saturday, September 23, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m., Hondius Room
Join Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared for and take action during a home fire and other emergency situations. Attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Recommended for ages 4-7.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Emotional Agility: Book Discussion Ⓡ
Tuesday, September 26, 5:30-7 p.m., Wasson Room
What separates those who master unexpected detours and those who get derailed? The answer is emotional agility. Learn about Susan David’s science-based approach to navigating life’s twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind.
On Writing Three International Bestsellers: Author Talk with Amor Towles Ⓡ
Wednesday, September 27, 6-7 p.m., online
Enjoy a virtual chat with well known and bestselling author Amor Towles as he discusses his body of work, including Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ Friday, September 22, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).
Learn the Embroidery Machine Ⓡ
Monday, October 2, 5:30-7 p.m.
For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak towers over Colorado’s northern Front Range. A prized location for mountaineering since the 1870s, Longs has been a place of astonishing climbing feats – and by association, significant risk and harm. Unlucky or careless climbers have experienced serious injury and death on the famed peak, while recreational activities, equipment, and trash can damage fragile alpine resources. In her newest book, Democracy’s Mountain: Longs Peak and the Unfulfilled Promises of America’s National Parks, author and CSU professor emerita Ruth M. Alexander shows how Rocky Mountain National Park has struggled to contend with three fundamental obligations: facilitate visitor enjoyment, protect natural resources, and manage the park as a site of democracy.
On Wednesday, October 25, the Estes Valley Library and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are excited to present an author talk with Alexander as she discusses these complementary, rather than competing, obligations and how the National Park Service has endeavored to meet them
fairly and fully. Alexander will share stories and ideas from the book, then take audience questions.
The presentation will start at 6 p.m. in the Fireside Theater at the Estes Valley Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and Alexander will be delighted to sign the book before and after the program.
Democracy’s Mountain offers a compelling history of Longs Peak and its climbers while exploring the Park’s shortcomings and successes in living up to its promises. Alexander puts people at the center of Longs’ story, showing the significant role that outdoor adventurists have played in shaping the peak’s meaning, use, and management.
Alexander is Professor of History Emerita at Colorado State University. Her expertise as a teacher and scholar extended from the history of women, race, and politics in the United States, to American environmental history and the history of national parks.
Learn more about this author talk and other Library programs at estesvalleylibrary.org/events.
The newly revived Estes Park Sister Cities Association (EPSCA) held its annual meeting on Wednesday, September 13, in the meeting room at the Estes Park Museum on the corner of Fourth Street and U. S. 36. Following a brief presentation about the organization by acting president Cynda Basch, the 18 people attending were encouraged to join by completing a membership form and paying annual dues. After a short time to meet and greet the nominees for the EPSCA board of directors, the members unanimously elected a slate of 8 candidates including: Carlie Bangs, Cynda Basch, Mike Harris, Sean Jurgens, Chuck Scott, Susan Taylor, Dave Thomas and Barbara Werner.
Through its affiliation with Sister Cities International, Estes Park has been partnered with the town of Monteverde, Costa Rica, for almost 20 years. The COVID-19 pandemic brought EPSCA to
a standstill, with no activities undertaken since 2019. EPSCA is a nonprofit organization, with the purpose of building relationships between the Estes Park community with our partners in Monteverde.
Interested persons are encouraged to visit the emerging EPSCA website, still under construction at www.epsistercities.org to learn more about the organization. Future plans include two exchanges intended to re-establish relationships with Estes Park’s sister community, Monteverde. Both would occur in 2024, including an educational youth exchange focusing on science and culture, and an adult exchange focused on tourism and business, as well as relationships with nearby national parks and libraries. As always, these exchanges have a goal of building a strong future of collaboration and citizen diplomacy.
Rosemary is about 10 years old. She came from a high kill shelter. When she got here we realized she has diabetes. She is bigger than She looks in pictures and weighs around 12 lbs. She is close to being regulated. Her foster mom says she is very easy to give shots to. She is a really nice kitty that does well with everyone. Please consider helping this sweet deserving girl.
Bo weighs 50 pounds and is about 1 and a half years old. This boy is very sweet, loves other dogs, is crate trained and very well behaved.
Milo is an eight year old orange tabby. He is a fun and playful cat that enjoys kitty friends.
Nixie is a gentle giant who loves toys although she’s still figuring out how to play with them. Nixie likes other dogs and is crate trained. Also she has been at the shelter since last November, that’s too long for this sweet girl. She is about three years old and weighs 77 lbs. She would not be good in a home with cats.
Cherry is a fun, sweet and adorable
girl (and is apparently a Broncos fan!). She is one year old and weighs about 35 lbs. She would love to live with another doggy friend.
Huckleberry is 2-3 years old and approximately 40 lbs. He is very playful and gets along with other dogs and cats.
Finn is also around 35 pounds and 23 years old. He is super friendly and is good with cats.
Pistol is about three years old and weighs 58 pounds. This sweet boy is a happy and very friendly guy. He seems pretty good with most dogs.
Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet or foster any of these special pets. Don’t shop, please adopt!
All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.
For more information about the Pet Association, please visit petassociationestespark.com
Join Salud Family Health's Community Health Educator Chazz Glaze for a weekly book discussion of the ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer and recurrence through scientifically backed lifestyle changes and food choices, the risk factors, and medical choices for navigating a diagnosis.
Breasts: The Owner's Manual is breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk's national bestselling guide to help women everywhere make informed decisions about their breast health. From prevention to treatment, this is the most comprehensive resource for breast care.
The book discussion group will meet Wednesdays, October 4-25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library in the Wasson Room.
To register for the discussion and receive a free copy of the book, email Chazz at chazz@higherelevationscoaching.com.
Please note that this book club is solely sponsored by the Estes Park Salud Foundation and is NOT a part of the library's programing. For all questions regarding this event, please contact Chazz via email.
Open House Saturday, September 23 1pm–3pm
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There is now a book titled “UKRAINE – We Stand Together,” available for sale at Rocky Mountain Deli, located in Lower Stanley Village. Local Darrell S. Mudd, with coauthors, Natasha Pleshkova and Iryna Irkliienko, and help from many others, released the book in April, 2023. The book is a fundraiser for Ukrainian humanitarian efforts.
When war started in Ukraine, Mudd, an Army veteran and author of 11 other books, reached out to Natasha and Iryna to see how he could help. The women had begun a weekly lunch to benefit Ukraine at Rocky Mountain Deli, which is owned by Iryna. He started writing emails to his Army and school friends about the efforts here in Estes Park.
His Army friend, Skip E. Miller, of the San Francisco area, responded early on to everything that was happening at the Deli with supporting words and generous donations. Thanks to Skip, a number of families in Central Ukraine got food in March 2022 when
the government had to delay pensions and social benefits. Two individuals received oxymeters in Kharkov, 12 Freestyle Libra diabetic systems went to Kharkov, the family of a fallen soldier received financial aid, numerous animals were rescued after the Khakovka Dam explosion, protective vests and supplies were purchased for soldiers, medical supplies were able to be sent to Kharkov in the Summer of 2022, and a Ukranian student got a computer to start college in August of 2023.
You can make a difference in the lives of people in Ukraine by purchasing one of the books. And, don’t forget that every Wednesday at 11 a.m., you can get lunch at the Rocky Mountain Deli and make a donation in exchange for food. As the war continues, so will the efforts by Natasha and Iryna as they voice the following: We can fight with what we can. We fight with our words and we fight with our ability to make people more safe and secure.
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The CowLick Hair Saloon is set to open in early October. It is owned and oper ated by two, true-blue Estes Park locals with a combined 30 years experience doing hair design. Both Brandi Maddalena and Emily Martin were born and raised in Estes Park and love serving their home community and making connections with locals and visitors alike. Their
We would like to invite you to our grand opening of the The CowLick Hair Saloon on October 2 from 10- 2. Come enjoy a cookie and some sparkling cider and check out our new salon. No services will be performed that day, but we will be taking appointments for future services starting October 3. The salon is located at 343 S. St. Vrain #3. Call Emily at 970342-4060 or Brandi at 970-237-0286 for more information.
The first meeting of the Estes Park Woman's Club for the 2023-2024 year was wonderful at the Bird's Nest. A tasty luncheon was enjoyed and certainly was great to see everyone again!
Our presentation by Tim Van Ryn, Associate Director of Crossroads Ministries informed us about the many programs that have served the Estes Valley residents in need for 41 years. He was excited that their new location has provided space to offer some new services. One of these is the CARE Program providing personal Coaching And Resources for Employment. It will provide job search assistance and help to build a career. Thank you to our members for the generous
donations of food for the Market at Crossroads.
Kathy Littlejohn will serve as the 20232024 Woman's Club President. She is looking forward to our continued support of the school district and its students, the Estes Valley Library, and other non-profit organizations. We are always looking for new ways we can contribute to our community both financially as well as with our time and resources.
The next EPWC meeting will be at the American Legion Post 119 at 11:30 a.m. on October 11. Our program will be on projected plans for our town for the next five years. We hope you will join us!
months?
2. What are the ways to forgive people?
3. Dealing with anger.
4. Dealing with change.
5. Courage to change.
6. Emptiness.
7. Fear-how do you deal with it?
8. Gratitude. What are you grateful for?
9. Denial.
10. Fear of abandonment
11. Honesty.
12. Keep it simple.
13. One day at a time.
Rules of the group:
The
Topics at the group meeting will be:
1. Where do you see yourself in three
1. What is said in the room-stays in the room.
2. Please turn off all phones. For more information, contact Maria at 970-342-4076.
By: Brian Schaffer
On Sunday, October 29th, the Dunraven at the Estes Park Resort will be hosting a Vintage fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park. This will be the biggest year ever, so you will not want to miss it! Andy and Cindy Morgan will be opening up their entire restaurant and ballroom to have the capacity to seat 220 guests for this event. This means there will be more room for you and your friends to join us! The festivities begin at 4 p.m. when the Silent Auction opens up for bids. You will have until 5 p.m. to stroll around the tables deciding which items you’d like to take home or put under the tree for a special someone. While this is going on there will be baconwrapped scallops, shrimp, crab cakes and plenty more scrumptiously delicious appetizers being served for you to enjoy.
And, of course, there will be a wide variety of fine wines for you to sip on while you take in the views off the lakefront deck. At 5:15, stories will be shared of the impact that Crossroads is making in the lives of neighbors across the Estes Valley, and after this we will kick off the live auction. A description of auction items will be sent out a few weeks prior to our event, so you can get prepared for the bidding. Vintage is always a fun time for the community to come together and raise funds to take care of our neighbors in the Estes Valley. 2023 will be the 10th anniversary for this special gathering, so we sure hope you can join us. Seats are limited so get your tickets today! We would love to pack out the Dunraven on a beautiful fall evening, and you can help us do this. Thank you for helping us make this year’s event the best ever!
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For more than 40 years, Rotary Youth Exchange has been one of Rotary’s bestknown programs. As an official program, it dates to 1975-but by that time, Rotary clubs had already been sending students abroad for decades with the aim of promoting international understanding and friendship.
This past week, the Rotary Club of
gain new perspectives, and an opportunity to make new friends and learn new ways of living. These are the same values that define Rotary itself.
Youth Exchange students often say their experience abroad was the best time of their lives. Being part of the program can be life-changing for Rotary members as well.
Estes Park and the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Lucia “Lucy” Miano into the Estes Park Rotary family by presenting her with an official Rotary Youth Exchange Badge.
Lucy will spend her 2023/2024 school year with three different families, offering an openness to new ideas and experiences, a willingness to adapt and to
If you, or someone you know, between the ages of 15-18 years of age, Rotary’s Outbound Youth Exchange application for the 2024/2025 school year is open now through October 1st. Please contact Stacey Cole-Winsor if you are interested at staceywinsor@pm.me or visit bit.ly/45T1d21
The Rotary Club of Estes Park (Noon Rotary) donated $3,900 to EVICS Family Resource Center, to fund its third annual Bilingual Story Time project. The $3,900 donation represents $1,300 from Noon
stories are about children’s emotions, such as friendship, sadness, caring, honesty, frustration, and other topics that help parents and their children talk about feelings the children may be hav-
FREE
Starting September 25th for 10 weeks
Two classes per week - Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Wednesdays 6:15pm -7:15pm
Held at Crossroads or EVICS Family Resource Center
Rotary Club’s Project Funds, and a $2,600 matching Rotary District Grant. Local Rotary grants are primarily funded by sales of the Estes Park Friendship Card. www.facebook.com/EPFriendshipCard.
In 2022, EVICS presented a new bilingual Spanish/English chil dren’s book, along with an activity/craft kit created to accompany each story, to every Estes Park Elementary School kindergarten student, and some local homeschoolers each month from January through May.
Since starting the program, EVICS has distributed a total of 1,000 books and activity/craft kits, with Macdonald Book Shop providing the books at cost, and Noon Rotary providing the funding for other materials.
The program has been overwhelmingly popular with English-speaking and Spanish-speaking families alike and promotes literacy and mutual understanding in the community.
EVICS staff select each book, making sure the translation is accurate so that readers will learn basic English or Spanish correctly as they read. Many of the
ing.
With the new funding from Noon Rotary, the project will continue from January through May 2024, as well as providing 500 more books and kits to be distributed this spring.
Backpacks containing bilingual socio-emotional children’s books and activity kits may also be borrowed from the Estes Valley Library and at the EVICS office on Graves Avenue.
The Bilingual Story Time project is one of many crucial services EVICS provides to improve the lives of families in the Estes Valley. For more information about EVICS, see www.evics.org/.
To support their other essential programs, EVICS’ largest fundraising event of the year will take place this Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Grove at Cheley Colorado Camps, from 5-10 p.m. There will be an art market and art auction, dinner, and activities from 5-8 p.m., with dancing and dessert from 810 p.m., and music and food throughout.
Details, tickets, and sponsorships are available now, or donations may be made online, at www.evics.org.
Red, White & Blue Team Competition
1. Josh Tracey + Chris Haught + Frank Bartholomew + blind -21
2. Brian Kelly + Mike Johnston +Pete Smith +Kevin Wegman -19
3. Mike Bryson + Mark Campbell + Kreg Leymaster + Robert Wilczek -17
T4. Al Arms + Steve Nagl + Scott Logan + blind -14
T4. Jerry Ballinghoff + Roger Erwin + Dustin Brown + Adam Strong -14 Low Net Individual Competition
1. Brian Kelly 63
2. Chris Haught 64
3. Dick Smith 66
T4. Al Arms 68
From: Estes Park United Methodist Church
On Sunday, Sept. 17th, Bishop Karen P. Oliveto of the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church preached at Estes Park United Methodist Church.
Oliveto visited, in part, to honor three EPUMC donors who gave significant
urban communities,” the Mountain Sky Conference website explains. “We seek to create and sustain communities of faith that embrace diversity in their midst. Our conference is full of diversity: geography, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, political, socio-economic, ability, and more. But we have one main thing in common. We all recognize the love and acceptance of Jesus
T4. Virgil Yarbrough 68
T6. Paul Besson 69
T6. Robert Wilczek 69
T8. Jerry Ballinghoff 70
T8. Rod Unruh 70
T8. Michael Riley 70
T11. Steve Nagl 71
T11. Steve Poznic 71
T11. Matt Quinn 71
T11. Kevin Wegman 71
T15. Al Wagner 72
T15. Mike Bryson 72
T15. Bob Butler 72
T15. Steve Wirrig 72 Congrats to Brian Kelly for his net 63! and to all the other winners as well.
Tuesday’s game was called “Short Jane,” the players with the lowest scores on the shortest nine holes were:
1st place – Linda Bowie
2nd place – Laura Mulder
Tied for 3rd place – Bonnie Rumsey, Kimberly Ames, Deborah Mauk and Dot
Dorman
Tied for 7th place – Carolyn Bible, Hulda Bachman and Marilyn Soby League play will conclude with a fun day on the course next Tuesday, September 26th and then resume in May, 2024.
monetary gifts in support of a program called “A Table for All.” EPUMC members Paul and Donna Newendorp and Denise Shank contributed to the fund designed, in part, to help a number some churches recover from the recent disaffiliations of congregations in the UMC.
“While many in our world seek to divide and separate, in the Mountain Sky Conference, we are working to unify, building A Table For All of God’s children throughout rural, suburban, and
for all. And we can’t keep this to ourselves! We are called to share this love and acceptance with all in the Mountain Sky Conference and the world.”
Also on Sept. 17th, the EPUMC celebrated seven years as a Reconciling Congregation in the UMC. In 2016, the church committed to intersectional justice across and beyond the United Methodist connection, working for the full participation of all LGBTQ+ people throughout the life and leadership of the Church.
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, members of the Trail Ridge Quilters held a public sale at Estes Park Health to raise money for EPH. Employees and the public came to buy one-of-a-kind gifts and support the hospital.
For more than 30 years, the Trail Ridge Quilters have been an interest group of the Estes Park Newcomers Club. These talented volunteers create stunning hand-crafted items including wall quilts, place mats, table décor, baby quilts, cloth books and bed quilts.
The quilters are artistic and generous. Estes Park Health appreciates everything they do to raise money that directly impacts patient care!
Football fans have long counted on the major networks to follow their beloved NFL team and keep an eye on their rivals and other league play throughout the season. Indeed, CBS and Fox have carried AFC and NFC games, respectively, for decades, making it easy for fans to find their local teams or the national game of the week any given Sunday. And from the preseason through the playoffs, for almost eight months, there is a bevy of football action to soak up.
But with streaming technology taking hold in households across the country and the NFL signing new broadcasting deals with streaming platforms, some fans are having a tough time sorting through the dizzying number of channels, apps, and platforms to figure out where to watch their favorite game. It can even get tough to remember which nights their team is playing during a particular week!
Fortunately, MyBundle and its sophisticated features makes it easy to stay on top of your sports-related apps and channels—just as it does with all your other streaming content. And thanks to Trailblazer Broadband’s high-speed fiber internet, football fans can enjoy live NFL games with bright and brilliant picture quality that throws you right into the action.
Below we detail where and when you can watch live NFL football on streaming apps for the upcoming season outside the major networks, so you can easily keep track of your team all season long!
After watching Sunday afternoon NFL games on CBS and Fox, fans can tune into Peacock, NBC’s streaming app and the home of Sunday Night Football.
Starting with the preseason kickoff on August 3, 2023—also known as the “Hall of Fame Game” held in Canton, Ohio— Peacock will broadcast every Sunday night NFL game, easily available to everyone with a Peacock subscription.
Most interestingly, for the first time ever, Peacock will broadcast a playoff game available exclusively through a streaming service in early January
2024—a crucial Wild Card game. This means that to watch every playoff game this season, having Peacock is a must. So if you aren’t already a Peacock user, check MyBundle for deals and be sure to activate a Peacock subscription in time!
Amazon’s Prime Video: Thursday Night Football
Like NBC’s Peacock, Amazon also has skin in the game for streaming evening football—Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football! In total, Prime Video will broadcast 16 games on Thursday nights for the 2023-2024 season, including some can’t-miss matchups like the Philadelphia Eagles at the Dallas Cowboys on November 30.
Amazon is also boasting about the first-ever Black Friday NFL game, streaming exclusively on Prime Video on November 24, 2023 between AFC East rivals Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. This scheduling innovation is sure to make Black Friday much more than just a shopping day!
YouTubeTV—the new home of NFL Sunday Ticket
For the football fan longing for the freedom to watch just about any NFL game broadcasted on Sunday afternoons, there is another subscription well worth their consideration—NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL Sunday Ticket lets you choose which NFL games you want to watch regardless of where you live— and that service is getting a new home starting with the 2023-2024 season. Formerly a special add-on offered only by satellite TV provider DirectTV, NFL Sunday Ticket is moving to streaming giant YouTube TV. Industry insiders have reported that YouTube TV paid $2 billion a year for the seven-year contract deal. Though it’s a pricey add-on for YouTube TV subscribers, it may well be worth it to football’s most die-hard devotees!
YouTube TV will let you simultaneously stream Sunday Ticket’s games on multiple devices. However, it is strictly limiting simultaneous streams to devices accessed from the subscriber’s home only, and not from elsewhere. Thus, those intending on sharing their Sunday Ticket subscription with people living outside the home will be out of
luck.
But there are still major advantages to multiple simultaneous streams from home, including YouTube TV’s awesome upcoming “multiview” feature, which will allow streaming of up to four programs at once. That means an NFL Sunday Ticket subscriber could theoretically stream four NFL games simultaneously on YouTube TV!
When you combine Peacock, Prime Video, and YouTube TV’s streaming services and features, NFL football fans will have the most complete coverage of professional football anyone can get. So, login to My Bundle today and build a bundle worthy of the most dedicated football fan—and don’t miss a minute of your favorite team this season!
For additional information about MyBundle and how it improves your
streaming experience, click here. And be sure to follow Trailblazer Broadband’s Streaming Page and Video Library for more information about streaming your favorite content.
Trailblazer Broadband is municipally owned and is Estes Park’s only locally supported high-speed broadband service providing fiber directly to homes and businesses. The Town of Estes Park provides information only and does not endorse any listed companies, the views they express, or the products/services they offer. For more information about internet service, contact Trailblazer Broadband at info@trailblazerbroadband.com or (970)577-3770. More Trailblazer news is available at www.trailblazerbroadband.com and www.facebook.com/TrailblazerBroadband/
Multi award winning singer/songwriter/entertainer, Dallas Moore, has earned a reputation as “the hardest working man in honky tonk.” A modern day hardcore troubadour, Moore takes his raucous and rowdy live show on the road over 300 dates a year. His acclaimed new album “No God In Juarez” has received high praise and recommendation from outlets like Saving Country Music and Country Music People Magazine. Dallas Moore will perform two shows in Estes park, Colorado at the Seven Keys Lodge on Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th. Show time is 8:00 p.m. www.dallasmoore.com
The 2nd annual Rocky Mountain Facelift will be hosted in Estes Park, this weekend, September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
The Rocky Mountain Conservancy in partnership with the Yosemite Climbing Association's Facelift mission will empower volunteerism in both litter pickup and special trail projects on Saturday, September 23rd and Sunday, Sept. 24th
Join many local nonprofits, businesses, and scores of volunteers for this second hosting of this weekend-long stewardship and conservation event.
There will be a celebratory kick-off on Friday evening 9/22 with special screenings of various adventure films at Lumpy Ridge Brewing. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program is from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
On Saturday 9/23 meet up at 7:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Mountain Shop for coffee and burritos, provided by the Estes Park Mountain Shop, and plan your place to clean and get involved, as well as claim your raffle ticket for your chance to win a prize for participation. Cleanup runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please sign up ahead of time here: rmconservancy.org/volunteer/facelift2023/
On Saturday evening, YMCA of the Rockies will host a free event featuring
local legend Tommy Caldwell, who will share stories and lessons from his recent journey bicycling 2,300 miles to Alaska from Estes Park this past summer and climbing along the way. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. There will be a raffle, and the food and beverage will be provided by the Bank of Colorado, Patagonia, and the Yosemite Climbing Association, with our friends at Ed's Cantina and Rockcut Brewery.
On Sunday, (9/24) there will be a free coffee talk from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Bird's Nest, Estes Park's local gourmand cafe. A conservation panel discussion will take place with the Access Fund Interim Director Erik Murdock and Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Executive Director Estee Rivera Murdock, followed by a presentation by Rocky Mountain National Park's bird expert Valerie Griffin.
Following the discussion and presentation, there will be an "intro to climbing" clinic and an "intro to traditional anchor building" clinic provided by the Kent Mountain Adventure Center (KMAC) and the Colorado Mountain School (CMS) respectively.
With a career spanning over 25 years with 17 albums, 300 dates a year, 600k Spotify listeners, and over 6 million streams, this iconic artist has garnered the reverence of multiple generations who consider him to be the torchbearer for the outlaw country flame. Dallas' live performance is the gold standard. In fact, his first ever performance recently at the coveted Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN sold out in 10 minutes. Having toured with most all of the original architects of the outlaw country and southern rock movements including Willie Nelson, The Allman Brothers Band, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, George Jones, David Allan Coe, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Joe Shaver, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, Moe Bandy, Kinky Friedman, and Dale Watson, Dallas Moore is the real deal turning their influence into inspiration and bridging the gap between the founding fathers of the genre and creating music for a new generation of honky tonk heroes.
“No God In Juarez” was released on June 2, 2023, and features 10 songs of Moore’s original Honky Tonk Hero Billie Gant. The album hit the Top 40 on the Americana Music Album Chart, the Top 10 on the Alternative Country Album Chart, and spent 14 weeks on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Country Album Chart. The list of radio stations nationwide that are currently playing songs off this critically acclaimed album spans the
length of a life-long professional rap sheet and to this day Dallas remains one of the most heavily played artists on Sirius/XM’s “Outlaw Country” channel.
Over 20 years in the making, Moore describes this album as “A Labor of Love” as he has had the concept of doing an entire album of songs written by Gant and telling his story to the world through his songs since the early 2000s. According to Moore, Billie Gant was the first artist to become a hero, champion, friend and lifelong influence and inspiration to him when he was in the very beginning stages of his career. “No God In Juarez” is filled with cinematic characters and the album turns the page on a new chapter in the story of Dallas Moore as “No God in Juarez” is the first offering to showcase the new lineup of The Dallas Moore Band which is somewhat of a super group of veteran musicians including “Saint” Nick Giese (David Allen Coe) on guitar, Mike Bernal (Dale Watson, Gary P. Nunn) on drums, Paul Priest (Jericho Woods, Bluegrass Veteran) on bass and longtime DMB member Mike Owens on harmonica. World renowned boogie-woogie piano man Ricky Nye (who played in an early version of Billie Gant and The Vigilante’s) rounds out the band in raucous roadhouse fashion on keys. Not for the faint of heart, No God in Juarez takes the listener on a journey through the highest highs and lowest lows confronting nefarious characters along the way as The Dallas Moore Band paints the pictures penned by Billie Gant. www.facebook.com/thedallasmooreband www.twitter.com/dallasmoore www.instagram.com/dallasmooreband
By: Larry Yarrington
For the most part, after 83 years of listening, sermons seldom touch something deep inside. When they do it is good to journal some thoughts so that they stick in my mind and, through prayer, change my life. Today’s sermon by Flatiron’s pastor, Jim Bergan, was one
is not so much having common theology, as how we decide to treat our neighbor regardless of whether we agree or not. That is simply uniformity which the world tries to tell us is unity. This community is defined in familial terms. We are given the opportunity to become the children of God. John 1:9-13.
of those. I think it was because it spoke to my heart and, hopefully, to the church, that we must no longer be silent. Much of our rhetoric may seem to be political but, as Jim pointed out this morning, it is not political but is about standing for spiritual truth. But merely placing our hope in voting for the right person to office will solve the problem, is passing the buck. As Christians we take many stands but are they just about what is going on in the physical world? If so, we make a serious mistake. They are symptoms of a deeper problem in our spiritual connection to God and each other. A question is raised whether we have ever accomplished anything for Christ, if all we can show for our efforts is human resolve. Jesus points out that if we are disconnected from Him, we can accomplish nothing. John 15. Jim pointed out a very relevant issue. God loves and exists in community. Is it because He is somehow insufficient without angels or people assisting Him? No, God is fully sufficient in Himself and has no dependencies. God simply enjoys community, so has a desire to enlarge it. He therefore declares angels to be sons of God. He also made men and women in His image and told them to multiply. That is not merely a command to have babies, but to raise them in the admonition of the Lord in a larger community than just the core family. Jesus referred to it as the Church. The Church is so much more than a meeting place once or twice a week. It is the whole body of Christ made up of believers in Jesus Christ, living in community. This
Yet this is what we are. But what we are called for mission and purpose. This is where the rub is. We enter a battle at this point, that we get distracted into thinking it is a battle of human ideas and arise in the form of politics. In turn that leads to human solutions to a problem that cannot be fixed by external rules, which only govern things from a physical, emotional standpoint. But, as Jim pointed out, the battle is a spiritual one that requires a reformulation of how you and I think about everything. The Bible calls it taking on the mind of Christ. Having the mind of Christ means that we understand God's plan in the world to bring glory to himself, restore creation to its original splendor, and provide salvation for sinful mankind. Everything else is a distraction unless you are called specifically to a cause which is mandated by the God of all creation. It may involve politics, but it is not central to it. Because we rise above the political fray to seeing God’s plan for us specifically.
So, Jim asked us to join him, first, in looking in the mirror and assessing what things exist in our lives that are a little god and distracts us from living in relationship with God. His focus was on Psalm 139:23-24. Our assignment is to read all the first twelve chapters of Genesis and all of Psalm 139 as we focus on this challenge.
If you do not have a church, please plan on joining us at Reel Mountain Theater at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall.
Early Worms
Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.
Early Worms Women's Meeting 12 p.m. Mondays
St. Bartholomew, 880 MacGregor Ave.
Mixed Nuts Al-Anon Group
We meet Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. The meeting is hybrid with Zoom #285 426 3644 PW: serenity.
Alcoholics Anonymous Fall River Group, 453 West Elkhorn, Estes Park.
Current Schedule as of 8/13/2023
Monday 12 p.m. In Person at 453 West Elkhorn O, D
Monday 7 p.m. Hybrid (In Person and Online) Zoom 654 598 884 O, BB
Tuesday 12 p.m. Online Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Wednesday 12 p.m. Hybrid (In Person and Online) Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Wednesday 7 p.m. Hybrid (In Person and Online) Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Thursday 12 p.m. Online Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Friday 12 p.m. Online Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Saturday 12 p.m. Hybrid (In Person and Online) Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
Sunday 12 p.m. Online Zoom 999 829 166 O, D
*Contribute via VENMO @SamuelCherman
Other 12 Step Meetings Held at Fall River Group
Thursday 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous “New Horizons” Group O, D Hybrid (In Person and Online) Zoom 705 555 830
**O=open to all D=discussion
BB=Big Book
Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).
Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166
Online AA and NA Meetings at www.intherooms.com
There are 70 AA Meetings and 30 NA Meetings a week.
Jedidiah James Bruner of Buda, Texas passed away surrounded by his family on September 3, 2023 after a year long battle with cancer. He will be forever missed by his family and friends.
Jed was born on May 17, 1976 in Denver, CO, to Deborah (Knutson) Watson and James E. Bruner Jr. In 1983, his parents divorced and Jed, his brother Aaron and their Mom moved to Estes Park where he attended school. After school, he worked for the family moving business until the early 2000s. Jed began dating Leslie Daigre in 2003. Leslie’s family also lived in Estes Park so they had gone to school together. Jed and Leslie were married on July 8, 2007.
Jed went to work for the Great Western Railway where he worked both as a conductor and a Locomotive Engineer. In 2010 he changed careers and began working for Berg Electric where he discovered a true passion for the electrical trade. He graduated with honors and top student in his class in May 2014 as a Journeyman Electrician from IEC in Denver, CO. He would go on to earn his Master Electrician License on March 5, 2022 and fulfill a huge dream of opening his own electrical service company. Bruner Electric, LLC opened for business on June 13, 2022. He quickly earned himself an outstanding reputation and was so proud to be building this legacy for his boys. In addition to his service company, Jed also worked for Austin Generator Service and was proud to be a member of their outstanding team.
Jed and Leslie resided in Loveland, CO for several years where they had their first son, Evan James, then moved to a larger home in Firestone to make room for their second son Justin Myles. Tired of the cold, in 2016 Jed was able to transfer to
Austin, Texas where he and his family have happily lived ever since. Jed’s wife Leslie is mother and home school teacher to their two boys, Evan and Justin. They had found a real home in Texas. Jed was a devoted father and husband. He loved to spend time with his boys teaching them anything and everything. He enjoyed camping, grilling, shooting and doing DIY projects around the house. He was a self taught enthusiast, always turning to YouTube to learn what he didn’t know so he could do or fix anything himself. He was a proud family man and took care of his wife and sons very well. A huge hole is left where he should be but we are forever grateful for the moments we had and the memories we made with him. He leaves behind his loving wife Leslie and two sons, Evan and Justin. He also leaves his mother and stepfather, Deb and Jim Watson, his brother, Aaron (Erika) Bruner, his in laws Rene and Carol Daigre, and many step-siblings, siblings in law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Bruner Jr. and his loving grandparents, Jerry and Audrey Knutson and James and Dorothy Bruner.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Jed’s family. Donations can be made via Venmo to @Leslie-Bruner-4 or through a Go Fund Me Page at gofund.me/cd1473f2
Funeral services will be held in Buda, Texas on 9/22/2023 at Harrell Funeral Home. Visitation at 10 a.m. CST, service at 11 a.m. CST. To view Jed’s Tribute Page along with a link to the service live stream visit www.harrellfuneralhomes.com/
memorials/jedidiah-bruner/5267064
A celebration of life will be held in Estes Park in the Spring. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Full-time
Administrative Assistant I
Capital Construction Project Supervisor
Emergency Services Dispatcher I – III
Events Maintenance Worker I
Police Officer I – III
Water Superintendent
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Murphy’s Resort
Front Desk- Housekeeping Maintenance
$16 - $17 per hour
Apply in person or call Jenna 970-480-2955
Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop Hiring Part-Time Cashier
Apply at 427 W. Elkhorn Ave.
Store hours: Tues.- Sat., 10 to 4 (970) 586-7205
YMCa oF THe roCkies
2515 Tunn e l r oa d e s t es p ark , C o l ora d o , 80511
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Historic Crags Lodge
Housekeeping Supervisor FT Night Auditor FT
Front Desk PT/FT
$17-$21hr DOE
Benefits Day 1
Apply online at https://careers.hgv.com/ Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066
300 Riverside Drive
Estes Park, CO 80517
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESTES PARK SCHOOL
DISTRICT R-3
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOOKKEEPER/SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL
Estes Park, Colorado is a special place to live. Estes Park Middle School is a special place to work and seeks a highly qualified and ambitious individual to serve middle school students and staff.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will possess
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, work unsupervised and under pressure
• Working knowledge of all types of office equipment
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Ability to work well with staff, students, parents and community
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Accounting degree or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Quicken, and financial software operations
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.
Only online applications accepted. Salary range is $19.16 to $21.68 with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience from may be granted. See full job description at: https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/ onlineapp/admin/admin.aspx#Report
Position is open until filled.
This position is primarily responsible for covering the days/nights when the regular Night Auditor and any of the Guest Registration Managers are off (including extended time off for vacation, holiday, sick time, etc.). Must be able to work independently and remain alert between 11:00 PM –7:00 AM. Must have basic computer skills and willingness to learn the software. $18.00$21.30/hour with full benefits, employee perks, generous PTO/vacation, and more.
www.w orki nth ero c kies . or g
Full or part-time
Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience. Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment. Year round position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off. $19-$21/hour.
Construction Laborer Needed Good Pay & Benefits Call 210-393-3735
Member FDIC
Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com
YMCa oF THe roCkies 2515 Tunn e l r oa d e s t es p ark , C o l ora d o , 80511
Ho u sekeepi ng Li n e n Va n DriVer
Delivers clean linens to lodges and reunion cabins, as well as pick-ups of used linens for transport to the industrial laundry building for processing. Also responsible for delivery and inventory of supplies to Housekeeping storage rooms and assisting with industrial laundry when needed. $17.00$20.00/hour with full benefits, discounted childcare, ski passes, and more employee perks.
www.w orki nth ero c kies . or g
Tire Technician
Perform tire related and light automotive services. $15 - $20/hr depending on experience. Flexible time off options, at cost vehicle repairs. Valid drivers license required. Apply in person at 1633 Raven Ave or call (970) 586-8085 or email office@estestireandauto.com.
Harmony is Hiring
Earn extra cash this winter! A variety of shifts/days available. Join a great team of professionals who make a difference every day. We are hiring for the following:
• Food Services
• Maintenance
• Snow Removal
• Housekeeping Hiring Range: $17.00 to $22.00/hour plus benefits
Applications accepted at 1600 Fish Hatchery Road or email hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com. Candidates who are offered employment will be required to pass a preemployment drug test.
Harmony Foundation está contratando ¡Gana dinero extra este invierno!
Una variedad de turnos / días disponibles. Únete a un gran equipo de profesionales que marcan la diferencia cada día. Estamos contratando para lo siguiente:
• Servicios de Alimentación
• Mantenimiento
• Remoción de nieve
• Quehaceres domésticos Rango de contratación: $ 17.00 a $22.00 / hora más beneficios
Se aceptan solicitudes en 1600 Fish Hatchery Road o envíe un correo electrónico hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com.
Los candidatos a los que se les ofrezca empleo deberán pasar una prueba de drogas previa al empleo.
Ho u sekeepi n g & Foo d service
Add i t io nal $125/w eek n o w th ro u g h o c t o b er 13, 2023!
Spend your fall in the mountains! Join the Housekeeping or Food Service Department at YMCA of the Rockies now through October 13, 2023 and earn an additional $125 per week now through October 13, 2023.
Housekeeping Staff are responsible for having assigned cabins and lodge rooms cleaned by check-in time and to meet the expectations of the supervisors and guests, while Food Service Staff are responsible for providing guests with a positive dining experience at our on-grounds café, grill, and dining halls. No experience required. On-the-job training provided. May live on or off-grounds and be eligible for the bonus.
www.w orki nth erockies . org
Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $22/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com
We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $21.01/hr.:
• Drive-up & Go Service Helpers
• Checker
• Courtesy Clerk
• Day-Stocker
• Overnight Stocker
• Bakery Clerk
• Deli Clerk
• Produce Clerk
• Seafood Clerk
• Cake Decorator
• Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.
Outdoor World retail clothing and equipment year round stores needs you. Starting at $17.0030.00 per hour. Retail, managing, selling, merchandising and cleaning. You must be cheerful and like people. Choose your hours. Ages 15 to 80. Call Ernie 24 hours a day any day. 970 232 8290.
DISTRICT R-3
Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round head custodian, and one full-time, year-round custodian. Salary range is $17.09 to $21.68 per hour depending on experience, with single benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED.
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp
Only online applications accepted. Position open until filled.
Contact Eric Adams with questions: 970-586-5321 ext. 3468.
ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Help Wanted -
Front Desk at Small Resort
Full or part time.
Ask for Joan 970-586-3184
DISTRICT R-3
Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS and SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS. Salary range $17.21 - $19.46 with single benefits. Class B with SP2 endorsement preferred. Training will be provided.
Questions, please call Isaac Marcantonio at 970-577-0211 ext. 3401
Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp
Only online applications accepted. Position open until filled.
ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Homes
Estes Park one bedroom long term small rental home available immediately.
Full kitchen with dining space, living room with wood burning fireplace, cozy bathroom (shower only, no tub), office, large porch. Off street parking in quiet older neighborhood, walk to downtown. No smoking, no pets. Two tenants max. $1750 per month plus utilities. 970.480.7089
TRANSPORTATION
Misc.
SNOW TIRES! Cooper Weather Master WSC 215/55R18 18-inch in “LIKE-NEW” condition. Set of 4 $300. Welcome to see. Call for address.
970-586-8846
Sewing/Alterations
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! RV Cushions, outdoor furniture, benches, leather and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Piano Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
Caregiving
Certified Nursing Assistant available for home care. Call Cindy@816-260-0562
Firearms
Springfield Armory M 1 A Standard Rifle 7.62X51 with case, cleaning kit and $1,000.00 worth of magazines and ammunition (call for details). Buyer must obtain FFL Transfer and fee. Total package is $ 1,800.00 located in Loveland (970) 278-7080 ask for Richard
Firearms
Bushmaster XM15-E2S Rifle. .223/5.56 caliber. Includes hard case, 7 magazines and 200 rounds ammunition. Buyer must obtain FFL transfer and fee. $875.00 located in Loveland. (970) 278-7080 ask for Richard
Misc.
I have thirty chairs, I am looking for thirty souls to fill those chairs. Myself and my family are willing to open up our home and our hearts to help you see the comfort and hope in knowing the way of the Lord our God. I am driven by the urgency to spread his word for his coming is soon. Contact Jorge and Andrea Fernandez 970-825-4044
Commercial
Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
Misc.
Private math tutor, Estes Park. MS in Math & taught calculus 6 yrs. Call/text for rates/scheduling. 360-710-4152.
Garage Sales
Garage Sale Saturday 9-23. 8AM to 2PM. 441 Chiquita Lane. Tools, household items, some surplus const supplies.
Community YARD Sale & Pancake Breakfast September 30th“Weather Permitting” 8 A.M. until Noon. Masonic Lodge1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Spaces available for rent $20.00 For Details call: 970-577-8585
Estate Sales ESTATE/MOVING SALE
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