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Love Is In The Air A large bull and cow moose in RMNP. This is the peak of the moose rutting season. If successful, a calf will be born in May 2022.

Moose photo by Richard H. Hahn www.hahndigitalarts.com

Regal Ram This bighorn sheep ram keeps a watchful eye over the Big Thompson Canyon.

Sheep photo by Brad Manard, bradmanard.smugmug.com

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Performance Park Parking Lot Closed October Is Domestic Violence For Improvements Beginning Oct. 18 part of the 2021 Overlay and Patch- and accessible during the work, but the Awareness Month ingAsProgram, Coulson Excavating Com- parking lot will be closed. During this Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is here to serve the community for not only domestic violence, but any other crisis you may be experiencing (death, fire, sexual assault, etc.). Here are a few alarming statistics to share regarding domestic violence: • On a typical day domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive over 19,000 calls • In the US. More than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. [repeated instances per victim] • 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience sexual violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime • Approximately 1 in 5 female and 1 in 20 male victims need medical care • 1 in 5 female victims and 1 in 9 male victims need legal services • From 2016 through 2018 the number of intimate partner violence victimizations in the US increased 42% (Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) This is also the month where we have our annual fundraiser. We would like to thank the many businesses and individuals in town that have contributed with a pledge or donation to our organization. If you have not yet donated please consider us. All donations are tax deductible.

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is a confidential organization and we are available 24/7 with trained advocates to listen to you or guide you to appropriate resources for any difficulties you may be having. We are available by phone, Skype, Facebook Messenger or email. 970-577-9781, info@crisisadvoacates.org, www. crisis advocates.org. EVCA is a 501- C-3 nonprofit organization.

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pany, Inc. will close the Performance Park parking lot beginning Monday, Oct. 18. The parking lot will receive sidewalk, curb ramp, and drainage improvements, in addition to being repaved with a new asphalt surface. The work is expected to last two weeks, weather permitting, and working hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Performance Park will remain open

closure, the Spruce parking lot will be available to parking permit holders of the Performance Park parking lot. The work is part of the Street Improvement Program (STIP) which receives its funding from the voter-approved 2014 Ballot Issue 1A sales tax.

For more information, please visit www.estes.org/stip, call 970-577-3587, or email publicworks@estes.org.

2021 Paid Parking Season, Trolley Service To End Oct. 17 The 2021 paid parking season will conclude at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 and all public parking areas will return to free, unlimited daily parking until the beginning of the 2022 summer guest season.

Similar to the 2020-2021 winter months, the Town will continue to collect parking utilization data during the off-season. Public Works staff are scheduled to present results of the 2021 paid parking season and recommendations for the 2022 program to the Town Board at a Study Session Oct. 26.

Additionally, the Town’s trolley (Red Route) that serves Elkhorn Avenue will end service at 9 p.m. Oct. 17. Information will be released soon regarding the continuation and likely expansion of the Town’s winter transit service that was piloted from November 2020 through May 2021. Estes Transit will also provide special event service for the Catch the Glow parade Friday, Nov. 26.

For more information about parking or transit services visit www.estes.org/parking.

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 October 3, the

Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 9 calls for service. This included: • MVC: 4 • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1 • Smoke Investigation: 3 • Search & Rescue: 1

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2021 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance for community members in need through Crossroads Ministries. The 2021 ornament features a photo of a moose taken in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo credit to Jimmy Bowser.

Ornaments are available for $14 each and may be purchased at the Town Hall Finance window or by mail; shipping charges will apply. Ornaments are also avail-

able for purchase at Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village during normal business hours.

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

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

The 2021 ornament may be viewed at www.estes.org/helpinghandsornament.

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

On October 4 at 8:11 a.m. police stopped a 60 year old female driver from Estes Park in the 1800 block of Morgan Street. The driver was found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a felony DUI with three or more priors, no proof of insurance and a lane use violation. She was arrested and later released on bond.

On October 4 at 7:21 p.m. police were called to the 500 block of Prospect Ave. on a report of a disturbance. On scene, they arrested a 37 year old male from Johnstown, CO. He was charged with a violation of a restraining order and domestic violence. The male also had a warrant out of Estes Park Police Department for failure to appear on charges of assault on a peace officer, assault, motor vehicle theft, obstructing a peace officer and harassment. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On October 7 at 2:00 p.m. police contacted a 39 year old Estes Park male at the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 36. The male was known to be wanted on two warrants from Estes Park Police Department for failure to appear on charges of trespassing. He was arrested and later released on bond.

On October 8 at 5:23 a.m. police stopped a 25 year old male driver from Allen, TX in the 300 block of Moraine Ave. The male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI and DUI per se and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On October 10 at 3:17 p.m. police contacted a 48 year old male driver from Estes Park in the 900 block of Dunraven Street. The male was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested on charges of DUI, DUI per se, failure to report an accident involving a highway fixture and failure to notify police of an accident. He was later released on a summons.

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Grateful And Impressed: The Money Matters Of Estes Park It’s been a busy summer and fall for Estes Park. Tourists have been flocking to Estes Park. Thanks to them, sales tax collections are high and the Town’s coffers are full. This makes it possible for the Town to provide uninterrupted essential services to the townspeople of Estes Park and to consider reactivating projects that were put on hold during recent years due to the Covid-19 pandemic and wildfires.

The process for annually deciding what services the Town provides has foursteps. Step one is the strategic planning

mary, by fund of capital improvement plan projects. The summary also contains year by year details for multiple year projects. Some projects may have been put on hold due to the pandemic and wildfires. We’ll consider them here.

An interesting aside, last year, the second study session concerning the budget was scheduled at 1:30 p.m. the day townspeople were evacuated due to the wildfires. Two weeks later, trustees and staff held the session.

done by trustees during their study sessions held during June. The plan that the trustees produce during step one establishes the goals and sets the priorities that inform the next the steps that follow.

Step two consists of the executive leadership team (ELT) and department heads of the Town developing budget recommendations to support the goals and priorities in the strategic plan. Each head must consider the respective needs (staffing, equipment, maintenance, projects and so on), make decisions and create an estimated detailed budget for their department. Then, finance director Duane Hudson and his staff evaluate the departmental budgets submitted. The ELT and department directors finalize the budget recommendations for the presentation to the two Board Study sessions.

The presentation packet includes the a) 2019 and 2020 actual expenditures, b) amended budget for 2021, c) end of year estimate for 2021, and d) proposed budget requests of each department for 2022. Additionally, they provide a sum-

During step four of the process the trustees approve the 2022 budget for the Town. Approval involves presentation of an overview of the budget with public input at the Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 meeting of the board. A vote of trustees occurs at their meeting on Nov. 9.

Having participated in numerous budget meetings as a trustee, I am very grateful that the finance and accounting personnel of the Town strive to make the budget information comprehensible and useful to the townspeople and me.

To access the information go to Budget Sessions Material Packets at the Town website estespark.coloado.gov or listen to the Zoom recordings of the study sessions.

When you access one, the other or both, I bet you’ll be grateful too. Further, if you pause to think about what it takes to keep the Town running smoothly I bet you’ll be impressed by the thoughtful way that the Town goes about providing for the common good of the people who live, work and visit Estes Park. I am definitely grateful and impressed.

Learn With The League Features Women’s Monument Artist The Estes Park League of Women Voters presents a very special Learn With the League event featuring artist Jane DeDecker. Jane is a noted Loveland sculptor whose works include the Estes Park Women's Monument and Washington DC's Every Word We Utter. Jane will

speak and take questions, followed by a discussion of ballot issues.

This Zoom event will take place on October 20th from 10 a.m.-12 noon.

Registration is required for this event; register at lwv-estespark.org

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More Details Regarding EP School District Board Of Education Election This is the fourth in a series of articles to help voters in the Estes Valley. Your local ballot will include three Ballot Issues for the state of Colorado and the Estes Park School District School Board election.

I missed the Estes Park School Board Candidate Virtual Forum on October 5th. How can I see the recording?

Go to this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTSMANccIy-Qquw1RBMk_VhqlFl_CRr/view or: Go to www.lwv-estespark.org and scroll down to see “Click Here to View the Forum Recording.”

To see School Board Candidates statements and other ballot information go to www.VOTE411.org/Colorado. Scroll to “More resources. Find what’s on your Ballot.” Click on “Learn more.”

Where and when can I drop off or mail my ballot?

Note: the #1 reason ballots can’t be counted is because voters forget to sign their ballot.

To drop off your ballot: These two ballot drop boxes are open 24 hours/day from Oct 8th- Nov 2nd until Election Day, when they close at 7:00 p.m.

1. Estes Park Municipal Building, (outside the Estes Park Town Hall) 170 MacGregor Ave. 2. 1601 Brodie Ave. outside the Larimer County Vehicle Licensing Of-

fice.

This ballot drop box is open from Oct 25th – Nov 2nd: 3. Voter Service and Polling Center at the Estes Valley Community Center (Rec Center) 660 Community Dr. inside the lower level (Senior Center level) Monday thru Friday, October 25-October 29 (8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, October 30 (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Monday, November 1 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, Election Day, November 2 (7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)

To mail your ballot, sign your ballot, attach one first-class stamp, and mail as early as you can but no later than October 25th. Keep in mind potential slowdowns in mail delivery.

Mailbox locations in Estes Park are: Estes Park Post Office, 215 W. Riverside Dr., and also the following mail collection boxes at 500 Big Thompson Ave.; 238 W. Elkhorn Ave.; 900 Moraine Ave.; 451 E. Wonderview Ave.; 1110 Woodstock Dr.; and 256 Park Ln. Nearby post offices are in Glen Haven, 7420 County Road 43 and in Allenspark, 7 Washington St. The League of Women Voters of Estes Park serves the community as a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.

For more information contact voterservice@lwv-estespark.org.

School Board Candidate Meet & Greet Come hear Estes Park School Board candidates at Meet and Greet on Sunday, October 17, 2021 4-6 p.m. at the Estes Valley Recreation and Park Dis-

trict Community Center, Lower Level, 660 Community Drive.

Masks required for your safety.

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Author Discussion Fred Payne Clatworthy: Colorado's Color Photography Pioneer

In the Old Church Shops, Estes Park, CO

Crystals Books Charms Tarot Lotions & Potions

On Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. join the Estes Park Museum and local author, Richelle Cross Force as she discusses her book, Fred Payne Clatworthy: Colorado’s Color Photography Pioneer. The book explores the life and work of local photographer Fred Payne Clatworthy. The program will take place in the Estes Park Museum meeting room. No reservations are required. Due to the size of the space, masks will be required during the program.

“In the early 1900s Fred Payne Clatworthy was one of the first Americans to use the autochrome, the first practical form of color photography, and to be commercially successful with it. A notable landscape photographer in both color and black and white, he traveled the equivalent of twenty-five times around the globe capturing scenes for audiences numbering in the thousands. National Geographic magazine published six series of his autochromes featuring

images of Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. During his sixty-five-year career, he operated a photography studio, gift shop and ice cream parlor in Estes Park, Colorado.”

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Planning For Change - Estes Park EDC Board Chair Transitions in 2022

Halloween Is On! The downtown community will be hosting the traditional Estes Park Halloween, chaired this year by Carissa Streib with Simply Christmas. On Sunday, October 31, downtown Estes Park will once again be shut down to allow for trick or treating up and down Elkhorn Avenue. The festivities will go from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 31 in downtown Estes Park.

“Downtown businesses will be giving out candy,” said Carissa Streib of Simply Christmas in downtown Estes Park, who volunteered to coordinate the event on behalf of the Chamber.

“If people want to donate candy there will be drop off boxes at Safeway and Dollar General.” Thanks to the Boy

Scouts for decorating those collection baskets at both stores and thanks to Dion at Safeway and Steve at Dollar General for letting us set up collections for this fun community event.

Key Club will pick up the candy after school on Friday and distribute the candy downtown to participating business on Friday, October 29.

Thanks to Jay Blackwood for coordinating this.

All the usual antics will be in play and a few new ones, like the Headless Harley Rider. Bring your friends but keep in mind this is a local event. We are not advertising this to bring people up the hill. This is a gift to our town from our downtown merchants.

Two years ago, Estes Park EDC Board Member Jim McGibney replaced Dr. James Pickering as the Estes Park EDC Board Chair. At the time, Mr. McGibney committed himself to a two year term and has fulfilled his commitment outstandingly. “Jim’s dedication to the EDC as Board Chair over the last two years has been incredible,” said Adam Shake, President and CEO. “His leadership not only ensured robust strategic planning, but helped the whole organization move forward through the Covid Pandemic while providing expanded services, business relief funds, assistance with PPP and EIDL loans, and deeper relationships with statewide organizations and stakeholders. Jim will also stay on as a Board and Executive Committee member as well as the Workforce Housing and Entrepreneur Center Committees.

Mr. McGibney holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Industrial Engi-

neering. In addition to serving as Estes Park EDC Board Chair, he is the Liaison Board Member between Estes Park EDC and Innosphere Ventures, a Sage Advisor, a member of the Korbel School Advisory Board, the YMCA of Metro Denver Emeritus Board, the Consular Corps of Colorado - Honorary Consul of Korea (Emeritus), the Dutch Nelsen Branch of the Korean War Veterans Association and is currently managing the development of a new Korean War Veteran Memorial.

To ensure a smooth transition, the EDC recently called into action a Nominating Committee who is currently working on finding a suitable Board Chair replacement for McGibney. That individual should be identified and voted into office by the Board’s December meeting.

For more information, please contact Adam Shake at ashake@estesparkedc.com

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EPNRC Fundraising For Diversity Engagement Coordinator The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) is leading an initiative to secure a Diversity Engagement Coordinator (DEC) for the Estes Valley. This position would run the Community Diversity Engagement program under the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC). They will help connect the over 70 Estes Valley nonprofits to our community’s diverse and historically underserved populations.

The number one request fielded by EPNRC is an authentic connection to diverse communities to ensure resources and services are reaching everyone. Individual nonprofits do not often have the resources or capacity to hire specifically for this outcome.

Whereas EPRNC’s mission is to connect, support, and inspire nonprofits. They are the proper organization to promote and provide this position to the community.

The DEC will certainly be available to translate promotional material, but the vision for this position includes a higher level of connection and cultural outcomes. They will be responsible for attending local town, county, and state meetings focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity outreach work in the nonprofit sector. They will help agencies uphold equitable policies and practices and work to collectively correct systemic inequities in the Estes Valley region.

They will also work to ensure agencies are providing programs that are respon-

sive and accessible to all who live, serve, and play in our community.

EPNRC launches a funding initiative to hire for this position with a beginning goal of $7,000 by Colorado Gives Day (December 7). Individuals and businesses are encouraged to go to ColoradoGives.org between now and December 7 to schedule a donation (all

donations scheduled for Colorado Gives Day are eligible for matched funds).

This DEC position is collaborative in many ways. The position serves the community and must be funded by those who use, benefit from, and support a DEC. The sustainability of this position comes from a strong portfolio of funders. EPNRC has already started to solicit grants, individual donors are asked to give through the ColoradoGives.org platform, and county and town entities will be solicited.

The hiring process will also be collaborative. Representatives or service providers from all diverse groups (elderly, LGBTQIA+, Latinx, J-1 Visa employees, etc.) will all have a voice in the hiring process.

To inquire or learn more about this position, please email cato@epnonprofit.org.

New Music Calendar Being Created On behalf of the Estes Arts District, I have begun publishing an online local music calendar. The goal here is to produce a more comprehensive list of live music events than is available anywhere else. Musicians and artists are encouraged to contact me via email to

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inform me of upcoming performances.

The calendar is already live at epmusic.live. Note the full URL is “epmusic.live”. There is no “.com” or “.org” suffix.

Contact Steve at stic6021@yahoo.com with your events.

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It happened once when I was getting my hair cut; another time when my mother was pinning up the hem of a dress I was wearing. My scalp started to tingle as if a thousand tiny fairies were dancing on my head. Even though I knew my hair wasn’t sticking out like a porcupine, it felt like it was. This scalp shiver doesn’t happen often, there’s no predicting when it will occur, and the enjoyable sensation lasts only a few seconds. I’ve wondered why my scalp randomly tingles and tightens and if anyone else has the same experience.

I found out this sort of tickle-thing going on with my scalp has a name. It’s ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response, defined as a pleasant tingling sensation that originates on the back of the scalp and often spreads to the neck and upper spine, that occurs in some people in response to a stimulus, such as a particular kind of sound or movement.

Although I’ve been enjoying this scalp prickling since I was a child, the name ASMR is new; it just showed up for the first time in the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2021.

That’s the thing about words: they’re evolving just like we are. For example, prior to March, 2020 I’d never heard the word COVID. But before I could find a mask and put it on, COVID became a common household five-letter word (with one too many letters, if you ask me). COVID-19 went from being a brand new word to becoming a triedand-true entry in the dictionary. This happened more quickly than any other word ever—in a mere 34 days. Sadly, COVID will forevermore be part of our vocabulary. We may be rid of the disease someday but the word is here to stay— whether we all wear masks and get vaccinated or not.

Remember when bubbles were what we made when we blew through a little wand dipped into a plastic container of liquid soap? Their delicate, floating opalescence represented the innocent wonder of childhood. Nowadays a bubble is a small group of family and/or friends who regularly interact only with one another in order to minimize the chance of spreading a contagious disease. Before COVID, the magic of bubbles was that we couldn’t catch one no matter how gently we tried. Today, bubbles keep us from catching things, but those things aren’t magic, they’re deadly diseases. The new definition has been

added to the dictionary.

Another new word in the 2021 edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary is crowdfunding. That’s where someone goes online and asks a large number of people to donate to a cause (i. e., a business startup or a trip for educational purposes). If this concept is intriguing to you, let’s see how it works.

You send me money and I’ll use it to travel to Hawaii where I’ll research which is better: the mai tai or the piña colada. Then I’ll write about what I learn in a future column. I think that’s how crowdfunding works.

How do new words surface? In the past, publications such as the New York Times are credited with creating many of the new lexicon. I suppose the internet is the more likely source today. The word ritzy first appeared as an entry in the dictionary in 1919 (inspired by Ritz hotels), pizzazz in 1937 (first used in Harper’s Bazaar magazine) and grunge in 1965 (derived from the word grungy, a combination of grubby and dingy).

My family used to play a game we called Dictionary. (When playing a game in the neighborhood such as Tag or Kick the Can, someone had to be “It. ” We’d all call out, “Not It! ” and whoever said it last was “It. ” How very equitable we were.) With the game Dictionary, “It” picked out a word in the dictionary which no one was familiar with. We each wrote down a made-up definition while It wrote down the true definition. Then It read each anonymous definition aloud and the players voted on which one was the real definition. The player who got the most votes won that round.

My Uncle Bill fondly recalls this game and just recently sent a challenge: come up with a definition for the word hispid.

The answers he received were: 1) A balloon with a slow leak; 2) Covered with thick hair or bristles; 3) The hole where a knitted cable stitch permutes; 4) a small puddle left in the woods from a gentleman’s piddling. One of these is the true definition.

When you send your crowdfunding donation, also submit your vote and we’ll see which answer wins.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2021 Sarah Donohoe

Our Students, Our Schools, Our Community

Ava Kendall For School Board

I recently retired after 25 years as a public educator. I am seeking to serve on the Estes Park School Board. Because of my unique and varied experiences in the classroom and in the community, combined with a true interest in investing time and resources in our younger generations, I am running to Enhance student education, Strengthen test scores, Take up teacher support, Elevate parental involvement and Sharpen community engagement. I am taking this opportunity to use my personal interests and professional experiences to invest myself more in a community in which I am proud to live.

Investing in our children is essential as we strengthen our community from the inside out. It is my priority to ensure that each child receives the best education possible by equipping them with the proper tools, resources and opportunities for academic success.

I believe that by working to strengthen test scores, especially at the elementary level, we will ensure our students are prepared for the rigorous demands of their chosen path after high school. Each has the potential to thrive whether they choose to enter the workforce or military service, technical school, community college or university.

We have the responsibility to help them meet that potential.

Teachers work hard and they need the support of their community in order to do their chosen profession well. I want to listen to teachers and find solutions to the short-term and long-term challenges they face as they educate our children. By finding solutions to meet their concerns, we will be able to address teacher turnover, increase parental involvement, and involve the entire Estes Park community in the work of educating our students.

As a former educator, I understand the importance of ongoing, substantive communication between students, parents, teachers, professional and volunteer school leaders and the greater community of nonprofits, civic organizations and local government. I will work to understand, represent and find solutions that will help make Estes Park the strongest school system in our region.

Estes Park has been one of the best parts of our family’s life for 31 years. We have enjoyed annual vacations, spent time hiking, fly fishing, and building relationships in the community. Our dream became reality when we purchased our Estes home in 2015. I have been married for 41 years. My husband is the director of a nonprofit organization. We have two adult sons and two grandsons.

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A Talk With School Board Candidates Please join us, the Quaker/Unitarian/Other Group, by Zoom on Sunday morning, October 17th at 11 o’clock. We will talk with Peggy Mauerman and possibly other candidates that are running for the Estes Park School Board. For Zoom details contact Jim Linderholm at hwsceo@aol.com or call Randy Maharry at (515)229-8299.

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Flu Vaccination Clinics At EPH Estes Park Health is pleased to announce your opportunity to receive this year's influenza vaccination. All ages are welcome, you may call to schedule at 970-586-2200.

The latest flu vaccine clinics were held October 12-14. The more people in town who are vaccinated, the less flu we'll have in town. We'll make that flu fly away! Sign up now! There will be more opportunities, call for your appointment today!

Photo by Kris Hazelton

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TrailBlazer Broadband Celebrates Grand Opening

Last Friday, October 8, 2021 TrailBlazer Broadband and Town employees, Mayor Koenig, Town Trustees, members of the Estes Park Chamber and other digni-

taries celebrated the grand opening of the new TrailBlazer Broadband building and office, now located at 1180 Woodstock Dr.

Bull moose photographed by Richard H. Hahn. www.hahndigitalarts.com

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3D Mammograms Are Key To Successful Outcomes

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“3D Mammograms, which are available at Estes Park Health, along with regular self and doctor examinations, help with early detection of breast cancer. As a breast cancer survivor and medical doctor, I'm here to tell you early detection is key to improved survival rates.” ~Dr. Amana Luchsinger at Estes Park Health.

Did you know that 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease and are not considered high risk, and that mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the US by nearly 40% since 1990?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and an ideal time to schedule your annual mammogram. 3D mammograms, which are available at Estes Park Health, have been shown to catch more incidences of breast cancer and at earlier stages. EPH patients are happy with the short commute to service, friendly staff, and comfort of the 3D mammograms offered at Estes Park Health: “The machine is amazing for the most comfortable exam ever! Technologist was very pleasant and explained everything.”

“I was in and out in 15 minutes, great

mammogram experience.”

“This was the most painless mammogram I ever had. I love this new machine and am happy that I donated for this purchase.”

Call 970-577-4545 to schedule your mammogram. If you know someone whose life has been impacted by breast cancer, consider adding a Pink Ribbon Tribute to the lobby at Estes Park Health by donating $20 in their name at www.GivetoEPH.org/pinktober. All funds donated go toward cancer services at Estes Park Health, and the tribute will be displayed for the month of October.

JOHN

John will make sure that Estes Park Schools teach students accountability and ready them for higher education, employment, and service to others.

DAVIS for

SCHOOL BOA R D

As a serviceman for our country, John knows that education is a

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about our initiatives or to volunteer, contact us at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

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A PPRECIATION

I believe in showing deep appreciation for our teachers, staff, and administrators. It is also imperative that we instill in our children a gratitude for our history and the precious freedom we enjoy today.

CRITICAL MISSION! A CCOUNTABILITY +

I believe accountability among the administration, educators, students, and parents is a valuable aspect of success in life. We must teach and model personal responsibility and the importance of hard work.

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John Davis for Estes Park School Board We welcome questions and concerns.

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A CTION

I believe we need to actively engage the community as we work to teach students core concepts and character qualities. We cannot be passive participants in the education process.

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Gearhead Survival Hats A Big Hit At Treasure Tables Oct. 23rd

Cover your head this winter with a fleece-lined survival hat from Gearhead Survival Hats. The Boulder-based company makes a full line of winter gear to protect you from the icy blasts of winter in Colorado.

The company designed its Pro G-Series tactical beanie collection for the cold, the outdoors, and all winter environments.

“It’s perfect for both enthusiasts and seasoned professionals,” says company spokesman Tony Doran. “This unique windproof beanie is tough enough for the demands of outdoor survival, warm enough for frozen mountain conditions, and cool enough as casual wear.”

Gearhead makes at least four different kinds of winter hats and a collection of accessories to make hiking, walking, and hunting a warmer, more comfortable experience.

“We’re excited to have Gearhead Survival Hats as one of more than 45 vendors at this year’s Treasure Tables sale,” said IY PEO Vice President Nancy Hills.

“They bring an entirely new line of merchandise to our sale, and men, especially, will find this line of head gear very attractive.”

The IY chapter of PEO sponsors Treasure Tables each year to raise money for PEO International to sponsor scholarships and low interest loans to women

who want to continue their education.

All proceeds from Chapter IY go directly to P.E.O. International Projects. Over $62 million dollars have been given to women returning to college in the past forty-five years from the P.E.O. project called P.C.E. If you are thinking about returning to school, check with a P.E.O. member and ask how you might qualify for this low interest loan.

Treasure Tables will be held Saturday, October 23rd in the Events Center at the Stanley Fairgrounds. Parking is free, admission is free, and it’s all indoors and out of the weather. The doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the show runs until 4:00 p.m. Don’t forget your mask, which is required.

Come and browse through a vast array of handcrafted, unique, and versatile items that will make marvelous Christmas gifts or add that special touch to your home décor. You’ll find creative soaps, wood products, greeting cards, salves and creams, jewelry, specialty clothing, bird houses, wildlife photographs, books, body lotions and oils, candles, stained glass artwork, pottery, and food products all for sale.

“Spend an hour at Treasure Tables and come away with a head start on your Christmas shopping – perhaps with a new Gearhead beanie to block out those winter winds,” said Hills.

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Fine Arts Guild To Present Outside Mullingar

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The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is excited to announce that the heartwarming and hilarious play, Outside Mullingar is coming to Estes Park November 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13.

The play takes place on a farm in the Irish Midlands where playwright John Patrick Shanley’s father was born. He didn’t write Outside Mullingar until he was in his sixties, after thirty years of writing about everyone except the Irish.

Shanley grew up in the Bronx, the son of Irish immigrants, and knew, in his own words, “I’d have to come home eventually. I’m Irish as hell.”

Shanley traveled to Ireland for the first time when he was over 40 years old; the wish of his dying father. Suddenly he realized that this was what he was yearning to write about. “When I sat with my father in that farm kitchen, the one that he had grown up in, and listened to my

Irish family talk, I recognized that this was my Atlantis, the lost and beautiful world of my poet’s heart.”

Now theatre-goers can experience that poetry and the beautiful language and humor of the Irish in Shanley’s deeply personal story. He states that the farm in the play houses his love for his father, feelings of grief, romantic hunger, and frustration with the world. In writing Outside Mullingar, Shanley finally accepted his own identity and felt free to be Irish. He wanted to write about “the beauty of my people, the fleeting opportunities of life, and the farce of caution.”

This charming and heartfelt story will be performed at Hempel Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies, November 5, 6, 7, 12, and 13. For more information and a clip of the play, please visit www.fineartsguild.org.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Grand Opening Of Time Emporium Escape Room In Stanley Village

On Thursday October 7, 2021, Jeff Willy, the new co-owner of the Time Emporium Escape Room, located at 541 Big Thompson Ave. celebrated the opening of his new business along with Mayor Koenig, members of the Estes Chamber of Commerce and other dignitaries, family and friends.

Time Emporium is owned by Noah Kline and Jeff Will who boast mindbending escape room experiences. At this escape room experience you will

travel through time to unlock the secrets of the past and escape back to the present. Time Emporium Escape Rooms’s Estes Park location features two actionpacked, immersive escape rooms to choose from.

Jeff said, “We’re very excited to be operating escape rooms in Estes Park. The community has been incredibly welcoming and supportive so far. We’re looking forward to continuing to meet our neighbors and contributing to the town.

Our goal is to make Time Emporium a

place for both local players and out-oftown guests to enjoy. In the short term, we want to improve the rooms with updated theming and some new interactive puzzles. Longer term, we have some really fun ideas for new escape rooms so that local escape room players have some fresh challenges. Their escape rooms are perfect for families, out-oftown guests, and team-building events!

Go to time-emporium.com or call 970663-9999 for more information or to book your experience today.

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Newcomers Eat, Drink And Be Merry Estes Park Newcomers enjoyed an outdoor pancake breakfast honoring new members on Thursday, October 7, at the picnic area at the end of Hwy. 66. Board member Kathy Delker assisted Vice President of Membership Melissa Wood, and her husband, Wally, who flipped the made-to-order pancakes, and cooked up delicious scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, tea and hot cocoa. Bright sunshine warmed the hungry Newcomers on the breezy and chilly fall morning. The food smelled so good that three does wandered by to check it out!

On Saturday night, October 9, about 50 Newcomers gathered at the gorgeous Little Valley mountain home of Gosia and Scott Stewart, for a merry event featuring wine, cheese and other fine eats. Everyone enjoyed the stunning views from the expansive deck, of the sunset on the mountains. As usual when members come together and bring food to share, recipes were exchanged and cooking tips revealed. But all agreed that the highlight of the evening was the sharing of one another’s company.

Members Cliff Delker and Rodney Stalder; new member Adam Brainard; Wally and Melissa Wood, the VP of Membership; new members Ginger Brainard and Patti Demuri, and guest Linda Delker.

Matt Comstock, Robert Baker, Drew Webb, Carla Webb and Jennifer Comstock.

New members Linda and Terry Remigio and Pat Neilson; Newcomers President Debi Stalder; new member Steve Neilson; board member Kathy Delker; and new members Tina and Jim Myers.

Yum, let’s eat!

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Julie Farnham Memorial Award Established For Tablesetting/Scaping Contest much anticipated. Sadly, the committee learned of Julie’s passing this past summer. A search began almost immediately for a way to honor Julie’s excellence and creativity, and when a committee member offered $100 for a memorial award, the group determined that should become the Julie Farnham Memorial Best of Show Award. The award will be presented for the first time on November 14 at the close of the show. The winner will be chosen by those attending the show from the three blue ribbon winners from the three categories of entries….formal table settings, informal ones, and the freestyle category…..and so will become the most coveted award, repreIn 2016 Julie Farnham entered the senting the highest level of creativity Estes Park Museum Friends and Founand presentation. dation Tablesetting/Scaping contest.

This contest was created to raise funds to This year the show will be open to the public on November 13 and 14 from 10 support the needs of the EP Museum and to provide a creative opportunity for a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dunraven at the Estes Park Resort. The awards will be entrants to exhibit their talents. presented at 3 p.m. on Nov. 14. Current Julie won a first place ribbon that year, sponsors of the show include The Estes and a second place in the overall Best of Park News, Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s, Show award. This was just the beginning the YMCA, Bird and Jim’s, Peak’s Hallof the many awards she garnered in mark Card Shop, Macdonald Book 2017, 2018 and 2019 with her multiple Shop, the Dunraven Inn, Margaret entries. Her stunning settings may be Jensen, Cheryl Pennington, Bobbie viewed on the Friends website, estesHeisterkamp and the Antiquarians. Adparkmuseumfriends.org/creative Colditional sponsors may still sign on, and orado tablescapes. we encourage readers to patronize these Although the 2020 contest was canfine businesses and thank them for celled due to Covid restrictions, Julie’s sponsoring this lovely event that helps return to the 2021 contest forum was to fund our Estes Park Museum!

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Child Development Screenings Developmental screenings are an awesome opportunity to get a snapshot of your child’s development. EVICS Family Resource Center utilizes the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to link developmental milestones to your child’s current behaviors. Through early screenings, there is an opportunity to support you and your family through the different stages of your growing child. Children as young as one month to the age of six years old are encouraged to get these screenings regularly. EVICS Family Resource Center is eager to help you and your family get this “snapshot” of strengths each child possesses, as well as help recognize any potential delay.

The ASQ process is a short question-

naire the parent, guardian, or caregiver fills out through their own observations of the child. The screening questionnaire is scored by a Family Advocate. A follow up meeting with a Family Advocate is encouraged for us to go over the results, discuss your child’s development, and the ways your family resource center can support your family and child. At EVICS

Family Resource Center, we believe the first five years of a child’s life are foundational in so many ways! By providing ASQ screenings for our community and identifying your child’s strengths or potential delays, we create a community built upon a strengths-based foundation and sets you up for success. Family Advocates are connected to resources and professionals throughout the community for referrals. We also provide at home activities and support you through the different developmental milestones with support groups and our one-on-one family development program.

If you are interested in knowing more about your child and receiving helpful, accurate information about your child’s development, contact your family resource center today!

• Individual appointments are always available with our Family Advocates!

• Screenings are available in English and Spanish.

• Development screenings are free.

Future screening days are 10/25 and 11/29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Please call the office at 970-586-3055 or email Carlie, at carlie@evics.org to set up an appointment for a screening. For Español, ask for Rut or email rut@evics.org.

Centro De Recursos Familiares Las evaluaciones del desarrollo son una excelente oportunidad para obtener una proyección instantánea del desarrollo de su hijo/a. EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares, utiliza el Cuestionario de Edades y Etapas (ASQ) para vincular los hitos del desarrollo con los comportamientos actuales de su hijo/a.

A través de las evaluaciones tempranas, existe la oportunidad de apoyarlo a usted y a su familia a través de las diferentes etapas del crecimiento de su hijo/a. Se les recomienda a los padres de los niños y niñas desde 1 mes hasta los 6 años de edad a que les realicen estos exámenes con regularidad.

EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares, está ansioso por ayudarlo a usted y a su familia a obtener ésta “proyección instantánea” de las fortalezas que posee cada niño y niña , así como también ayudar a reconocer cualquier retraso potencial que éstos puedan presentar.

El proceso de ASQ es un breve cuestionario que el padre, madre o tutor completa a través de las propias observaciones que tenga del niño o la niña. El cuestionario de detección es calificado por un defensor de la familia. Es por esto que se recomienda una reunión de seguimiento con un defensor de la familia para que los resultados puedan ser revisados y así poder analizar el desarrollo de su hijo/a y las formas en que EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares, puede apoyar a su hijo/a y a su familia. En EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares, creemos que los primeros 5 años de vida de los niños y las niñas son fundamentales de muchas maneras.

Al proporcionar exámenes de ASQ para las familias de nuestra comunidad, se identifican las fortalezas y los posibles retrasos de su hijo/a, y así contribuimos a crear una comunidad construida sobre una base orientada hacia las fortalezas y con ésto prepararlos para el éxito.

Los defensores de la familia están conectados con recursos y profesionales de toda la comunidad para obtener referencias. También proporcionamos actividades en el hogar y brindamos ayuda a través de los diferentes hitos del desarrollo con grupos de apoyo y nuestro Programa de Desarrollo Familiar “uno a uno”. ¡La Evaluación del Desarrollo es totalmente GRATIS! Si está interesado en saber más sobre su hijo/a y recibir información útil y precisa sobre su desarrollo, comuníquese con EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares hoy mismo.

• Las citas individuales siempre están disponibles con nuestros defensores de la familia • Las proyecciones del desarrollo están disponibles en Inglés y Español.

Los días de exámenes futuros son el 25 de Octubre y el 29 de Noviembre de 2021 de 11:00 A.M. a 3:00 P.M. Por favor, llame a la oficina de EVICS al teléfono 970-586-3055 o envíe un correo electrónico a Carlie, a carlie@evics.org para programar una cita para una evaluación. Para comunicarse con un representante en Español, pregunte por Rut o envíe un correo electrónico a rut@evics.org.

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New Flatirons Community Church Gathering In November The global pandemic has changed the way we live life in many ways. One of them is how we come together with other individuals to make sure no one is doing life alone. No matter what your view is on the current climate we’re living in, the simple fact remains that we need each other. I trust you’re maintaining close proximity to people who know you and love you. For myself, I’ve been a

ering will meet every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. where we participate in a worship service and message streamed in from Flatirons Community Church. And then, during the week we gather in smaller groups to unpack what we learned and how it applies to everyday life. Groups meet early morning, midday, or in the evening in a variety of settings such as coffee shops, offices,

part of a church community for most of my life. It’s where I have discovered eternal truths alongside others who are trying to figure things out. I trust you have a church home where you find this type of community. If not, we’d like to invite you to join us on November 7th at the Reel Mountain Theater. Our larger gath-

and/or houses. Relationships are the highest priority as we strengthen each other along life’s journey. Come check us out on Sunday, 11/7, at 10:10 a.m.

The Reel Mountain Theater is located at 543 Big Thompson Ave in Estes Park.

For more information, email us at FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com

We Are Financially Strong to monitor and protect its existing conservation easements in perpetuity.

My background and career are in economics and finance, but my passion is being out and active in the mountains and being able to see mountains and sky from just about wherever I am in the Estes Valley. I love it when I drive up Hwy 36 toward Estes Park and look over and see the Meadowdale Ranch conservation easement, because I can say, “the By: Jacqueline Oldham, Member, Estes Estes Valley Land Trust, with my help, Valley Land Trust Board of Directors protected this view forever”.

This is the last article in an eight-part I am a member of the Board’s Finance series that covers the Estes Valley Land Committee, which meets regularly to Trust’s recently adopted Core Values. monitor the performance of the land More information about the land trust’s trust's investments and make adjustCore Values can be found at www.evments as needed. In the last five years, landtrust.org. we've seen on average a 10.9% return on I am a newly elected member of the investments. At the same time, our PerEstes Valley Land Trust Board of Direcpetuity Fund's strict investment policy tors, but I’ve lived in the Estes Valley for limits annual withdrawals to just 4% per nearly 30 years and have volunteered for year. This investment strategy focuses and supported the land trust for most of on long-term growth and preserves the that time. I’ve seen the positive impact of fund’s principal, while minimizing risk the land trust’s work in preserving the and limiting expenses. Other funds procharacter of the Estes Valley during a pe- vide opportunities to connect with the riod of dramatic growth and change. Key community through educational proconservation easements such as downgrams, scholarships, site visits and work town’s Knoll-Willows Open Space as projects. well as dozens of smaller easements The land trust relies heavily on memthroughout the Valley have maintained bership dues and annual donations to open vistas and wildlife habitat as the fund ongoing activities and preserve adresident population and tourism have ditional land, and to build up reserves exploded. The vision and hard work of for the future. I’m happy to contribute the land trust in securing conservation financially because I know the land trust easements on Meadowdale Ranch (along invests its funds prudently and spends the Hwy 36 approach to the Valley) and its revenue carefully. the Hermit Park Open Space have also About the Estes Valley Land Trust preserved priceless views and recreation Founded in 1987 by Estes Park residents, opportunities. the Estes Valley Land Trust is a nationThe land trust recently developed a se- ally recognized land conservation organiries of Core Values to help guide the or- zation that has preserved nearly 10,000 ganization in the future. Articles over acres of land and some of the most iconic the past weeks have highlighted and de- landscapes in the Estes Valley. More than scribed seven of these Core Values. This 400 members support the Estes Valley final article presents a Core Value that Land Trust annually and additional inparticularly resonates with me personformation can be found at ally: We are Financially Strong. The land evlandtrust.org. trust must have the financial resources

Happy 97th Birthday Peg McDuff!

Happy Birthday to Peg McDuff. Peg is a long time resident who will be celebrating her 97th birthday on October 24th. Her friends are hosting a card shower for Peg, who now resides at Good Samaritan Society. Cards may be mailed to Peg at 1901 Ptarmigan Trail #23, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Five Fun Facts About… The American Kestrel By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the American kestrel.

Although you will more frequently see American kestrels on the plains and in the foothills of Colorado, they do occasionally make an appearance at our higher elevation in Estes Valley.

Here are five more facts about this easily recognizable falcon nicknamed the “sparrow hawk”.

1. American kestrels are the smallest and most widespread falcon in North America. An adult kestrel weighs approximately 3 to 6 ounces.

2. Although they will more typically hunt by sitting on a high perch to watch for prey, they will also hover in the air when no suitable perch is available.

3. American kestrels are one of only three raptors in North America where the males and females have different

markings. The male kestrel has bluehued wings and one black bar on orange tail feathers; the wings of females have an orange hue and many black bars on the orange tail feathers.

4. The kestrel feeds mostly on large insects, with a preference for grasshoppers, but can also catch small mammals, like voles and mice.

5. Kestrels can see ultraviolet light, allowing them to see and follow urine trails of prey.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.

American kestrels, at only about 3 to 6 ounces, are North America's smallest falcon.

This captive American kestrel shows off the bird's distinct markings.

Kestrels prefer large insects but can capture larger prey, like mice and voles, that seem impossible for such a small bird.

Look for kestrels on the tops of telephone poles and on wires hunting for food, or dancing the jig.

This male American kestrel sits perched high on a tree to hunt for prey.

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Wildlife Officers Remove Tire That Was Around A Bull Elk’s Neck Over Two Years An elk with a tire around its neck for at least the last two years was finally freed of the obstacle Saturday evening when Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were able to tranquilize the bull and remove the tire.

Wildlife officers Dawson Swanson and Scott Murdoch had to cut the antlers off the bull elk in order to remove the tire. That occurred Saturday around 8 p.m., roughly one mile south of Pine Junction on The first sighting of this bull with the tire around its neck private property off of was from wildlife officer Jared Lamb in July 2019 during County Road 126. a survey for bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

“I am just grateful to be Photo by Jared Lamb/CPW able to work in a community that values out state’s wildlife resource,” Swanson said. “I was able to quickly respond to a report from a local resident regarding a recent sighting of this bull elk in their neighborhood. I was able to locate the bull in question along with a herd of about 40 other elk.”

Wildlife officers aged the bull as a four-and-a-half year-old weighing over 600 pounds and had five points on each of its antler beams.

“It was tight removing it,” Murdoch said of pulling the tire off the bull’s neck, even Trail camera picture from July 12, 2020. after cutting its antlers off.

Photo by Dan Jaynes near Conifer, CO “It was not easy for sure, we had to move it just right to get it off because we weren’t able to cut the steel in the bead of the tire. Fortunately, the bull’s neck still had a little room to move.

“We would have preferred to cut the tire and leave the antlers for his rutting activity, but the situation was dynamic and we had to just get the tire off in any way possible.”

Once the tire was off, wildlife officers Swanson and Murdoch were surLocating the bull elk after darting it with the tranquilizer prised to see the condition Photo by Pat Hemstreet of its neck after having that tire on it for over two years. aid in the removal operation before the two set him free, many pounds lighter.

“The hair was rubbed off a little bit, there was one small open wound maybe “Tranquilizer equipment is a relatively the size of a nickel or quarter, but other short-range tool and given the number than that it looked really good,” Murof other elk moving together along with doch said of the bull’s neck. “I was actu- other environmental factors, you really ally quite shocked to see how good it need to have things go in your favor to looked.” have a shot or opportunity pan out,” Swanson said. “I was able to get within It was the fourth attempt wildlife offirange a few times that evening, however, cers had made in the last week to try to other elk or branches blocked any optranquilize this bull. Saturday evening, portunities. It was not until shortly beofficer Swanson was in a neighborhood fore dark that everything came together looking for this elk that was reported in the area earlier in the day. He found it in and I was able to hit the bull with the a group of elk and maneuvered into a lo- dart. One the bull was hit with the dart, the entire herd headed back into the cation where he thought it was going to thick timber. This is where I was able to cross. Swanson was able to successfully tranquilize the bull. Murdoch arrived to find the bull.

Conifer. Sightings of him picked back up in September and early October near the town of Pine (one of which you can see here in this video). Murdoch felt the rut (breeding season) played a helpful role in catching up with the bull.

“In the winter we weren’t getting any reports of him,” Murdoch said. “In the springtime, we would get an occasional report or see him in a little bachelor herd. The rut definitely made him more visible. There was a bigger bull in the group he was with on Saturday, but he is getting to be a decent size bull.”

The first time wildlife officers became aware of this elk with a tire around its neck was in July 2019 (click here to see a photo from that sighting). While conducting a population survey for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and mountain goats in the Mount Evans Wilderness, wildlife officer Jared Lamb saw the bull through a spotting scope.

At the time the bull appeared to be a younger one, likely two years old.

“Being up in the wilderness, we didn’t really expect to be able to get our hands on the elk just because of the proximity or the distance away from civilization,” Murdoch said. “It is harder to get the further they are back in there and usually the further these elk are away from people, the wilder they act. That certainly played true the last couple of years, this elk was difficult to find, and harder to get close to.”

Since the original sighting by wildlife officer Lamb, a handful of other sightings came in over the following year.

A trail camera near Conifer picked Wildlife officer Dawson Swanson with the elk up the bull with the tire twice in after removing the tire. Photo by Pat Hemstreet 2020, first on June 5 and later on July 12. A separate trail camera also captured it on Aug. 12, 2020.

The saga of this bull elk highlights the need for residents to live responsibly with wildlife in mind. That includes keeping your property free of obstacles that wildlife can get tangled in or injured by. Wildlife officers have seen deer, elk, moose, bears and other wildlife become entangled in a number of man-made obstacles that include swing sets, hammocks, clothing lines, decorative or holiday lighting, furniture, tomato cages, chicken feeders, laundry baskets, soccer goals or volleyball nets, and yes, tires.

This elk would have gotten the tire around its antlers either when it was Wildlife officers Scott Murdoch and Dawson very young, before it had antlers, or during the winter when it shed its Swanson. Photo by Pat Hemstreet antlers. It could have been a big stack of tween Park and Jefferson Counties. He tires that the elk stuck its head in, wildlife would disappear for long periods of officers have also seen it where people feed time, particularly in the winter, and was animals who come in and put their heads acting as expected from a wild animal, in things that they then walk away with. not wanting to be around human presCPW recommends that if you see ence. That is much different than some wildlife entangled in something or with of the resident elk people often see in debris wrapped around it, that you retowns such as Evergreen or Estes Park. port it immediately to wildlife officials.

At the end of May and into June 2021, That can be accomplished by calling four attempts were made to catch up CPW’s Denver office at 303-291-7227. with this bull in the Pleasant Park area of “Due to a number of factors, including the bull’s physical condition related to the rut, the tranquilizer effectiveness was minimized. I contacted (Murdoch) and along with some further assistance from neighbors, we were able to remove the tire and the bull was back on his feet within a matter of a few minutes after administering a reversal (to wake it from the sedation).”

Swanson and Murdoch estimated that the bull elk dropped roughly 35 pounds between the removal of the tire, his antlers and the debris that was inside the tire.

“The tire was full of wet pine needles and dirt,” Murdoch said. “So the pine needles, dirt and other debris basically filled the entire bottom half of the tire.

There was probably 10 pounds of debris in the tire.”

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THOSE WONDERFUL BLESSINGS OF BEING ‘IN’!

They gather by the thousands at the southern border of our United States, having traveled hundreds of miles at great risk to them and their families because of the remote possibility of being able to be ‘in’ the United States, with its boundless opportunities, perceived freedoms, and many benefits. They’ve read about them, heard about them, but have yet to enjoy them. It’s the same way with our ‘Paradise’ here in Estes Park. People flock to our region each year to enjoy the ‘blessings’ of being ‘in’ Estes Park and RMNP. They’ve heard and read about this area…perhaps even received a DVD of the scenes and animals of the area that our church gives to every visitor to our services, but, until they are ‘in’ Estes or ‘in’ RMNP they haven’t enjoyed the blessings we enjoy year around.

The Bible is full of examples of benefits of being ‘in’, versus being ‘out’. Adam and Eve enjoyed the blessing of being ‘in’ a beautiful setting, ‘in’ daily fellowship with God. After sinning, they were ‘out’, with all benefits lost. Later, we read about a flood that God brought on the world due to wickedness. You remember the story well. Noah was told to build an Ark to save people who believed and entered that nautical haven God had provided. Sadly, despite years of warning, only eight entered, and survived. Later, when the walls of Jericho fell due to God’s delivering power, one believing inhabitant, Rahab, was told that if she and her family would stay ‘in’ her house, they would be saved. They did, and were. All others, those ‘out’, were destroyed. When God established ‘cities of refuge’ so accidental offenders could find haven in their walls, the rules were strict. If a person did not remain ‘in’ the city, he lost all benefit and protection and, usually, his life.

We can easily see that God has always promised blessings to people ‘in’ that were not available to those ‘out’. In the New Testament Jesus told about five bridesmaids who failed to make proper preparations for the arrival of the bridegroom and were left on the ‘outside’ knocking, while others, well prepared, were ‘inside’ enjoying the feast.

It is no surprise, then, to see God’s Word sharing at length about the benefits of being ‘in Christ’, benefits that are and will be lost by those who are ‘out of Christ’. Think about these verses to be cherished by each of us: “Praise be to God, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing ‘in Christ Jesus’.” (Ephesians 1:3); “God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches ‘in Christ Jesus’.” (Philippians 4:19); “There is no condemnation to those that are ‘in Christ Jesus’.”

(Romans 8:1) “Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is ‘in Christ Jesus, our Lord’.”

(Romans 8:39); “God always leads us in triumphal procession ‘in Christ’.” (II Cor. 2:14) and the list goes on. The question that each must answer for himself, is: “Am I ‘in’ or ‘out’?”

How can a person know? I remember the true story of a church classroom where the teacher asked her young students, “Do you know God?” Johnny’s hand shot up. “I read the Bible every night and I memorize 3 verses each week!” “That’s really good!” said the teacher…”Do you know God?” Johnny’s response: “I go to Sunday School and church each Sunday…” “And all that is so good, Johnny, but do you know God?” Finally, Johnny shook his head, “No, I don’t think so…but I want to.”

I think many people are and will be like Johnny when they are asked the question we’re discussing. The Bible gives us a preview of an upcoming judgment. “Blessed are the dead who die ‘in the Lord’, yea, that they may rest from their labors, for their works follow them.” (Revelation 14:13) Earlier, Paul had reminded some that “The dead ‘in Christ’ shall rise first.” (I Thessalonians 4:16) So, our question will be, now and in judgment, “Am I ‘in Christ’?” Like Johnny, will our response be: “Well, I read, even memorize, my Bible, go to church, pray often, live a good life, etc.”

The question, I believe, that will have to be answered affirmatively is: “Are you in Christ?” God’s Word contains that answer. If you need some help, I would love to send you a free simple home study guide entitled: “Blessings in Christ”, just email me at: blepcoc@gmail.com or call me at 720530-6446. God bless your search.

Bob Lewis

Crossroads Helps Even During Unexpected Crisis Situations Crossroads has always been known for providing basic human services for people in need and for most individuals it involves groceries, rent assistance, or helping with a utility bill. However, each week there are a few people we help in creative ways to bridge the gap when an unexpected crisis occurs. For one neighbor in our community this meant covering a portion of her rent until she could return to work. When a shortfall happens due to circumstance out of a person’s control we assess the need and step in to offer a helping hand. Last week we received an encouraging note from this neighbor.

“I cannot even begin to express how much I appreciate all you’ve done for me during this sudden turn of events when I broke my ankle. What a huge help it was to get a big part of my rent paid for two months. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am within three weeks of being able to go back to work. Will be so grateful for that.”

We’re able to take good care of our neighbors because of wonderful partnerships we have with an incredible group of donors, volunteers, and collaborative organizations. Your financial gift to Crossroads brings a high return on investment as it’s redistributed into meeting needs of people in our community.

We feel blessed to be a steward of the

community’s trust in the important work that needs to be done to express how much we truly love our neighbors.

Our Vintage fundraiser is coming up quickly and we want to make sure you have an opportunity to join us. It all takes place on Sunday, October 24th, from 4-7 p.m. at the Estes Park Resort— 1700 Big Thompson Ave. Andy Morgan who owns the Dunraven Inn will be hosting this event at his new location on Lake Estes, so it will be a fun night to remember for years to come. Tickets are available now for $100 each and can be purchased at the Dunraven or at Crossroads. Our silent auction items are stacking up nicely and you’ll want to arrive early to put your bid on a few of them. Later in the evening we will begin our live auction with some highly sought after items that you might want to get for yourself or give as a special gift to a loved one. Back by popular demand is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska to stay five nights at the Alaska Legends Kenai River Lodge. It’s a couple hours south of Anchorage on the Kenai River. The lodge has 13 rooms, large gathering spaces, commercial kitchen, and a dock in the backyard to catch fish as often as you want. Check out their website for more information: www.KenaiLegends.com

Food Trucks Schedule Oct 15-21 Friday 10/15 The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Saturday 10/16 Rock Cut Brewing Avant Garde Aleworks The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Sunday 10/17 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Monday 10/18 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Tuesday 10/19 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Wednesday 10/20 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park Thursday 10/21 Rock Cut Brewing The Barrel Estes Valley Dog Park

Subject to change. Info. to: gary@epnews.com

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Resilience Without Regrets: Acclaimed Physician On Finding Miracles And Facing Adversity

Many people reach the end of their lives wishing they could change the past.

Turning back the clock is impossible, but Dr. Harley Rotbart’s new book, No Regrets Living, offers sage guidance to help us better appreciate what we have in our lives, and take greater pride in what we’ve done with our lives — without spending precious time and energy wishing things had turned out differently.

Dr. Rotbart bridges science and faith from his unique perspective as physician, scientist, heart surgery patient and child of a Holocaust survivor. In No Regrets Living, he prescribes the seven keys to a life of wonder and contentment: Belief, Discovery, Healing, Appreciation, Acceptance, Seeking and Growth, and how to cultivate each in your life.

Woven into the timeless message of the book are especially timely observations on the COVID-19 pandemic from Dr. Rotbart’s expert perspective as an infectious diseases physician, including coping mechanisms and paths for going forward as individuals and as a society.

Dr. Rotbart is a man of science who

also believes in, and “collects,” miracles.

No Regrets Living is the much-awaited follow-up to his previous book, Miracles We Have Seen – America’s Leading Physicians Share Stories They Can’t Forget.

“I have a simple definition of a miracle,” Dr. Rotbart says. “Miracles are objects and events in nature and in our lives that cannot be fully explained or re-created. Yes, like the unimaginable true stories written by physicians in the Miracles We Have Seen book, but I believe the inside of the living human beings I have seen in the operating room and the tiniest of human cells I have seen under a microscope in my laboratory are equally miraculous and unexplainable. And you needn’t go to medical school or use a microscope to appreciate the ubiquity of miracles.

They are all around us — we only need to open our eyes and hearts to recognize them.”

About the Author A nationally renowned infectious disease specialist, Dr. Rotbart is also a pediatrician, parenting expert, speaker and educator. He is Professor and Vice Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and author of more than 175 medical and scientific publications, and five previous books for general audiences: Miracles We Have Seen; 940 Saturdays; No Regrets Parenting; Germ Proof Your Kids; and The On Deck Circle of Life.

To learn more, please visit www.harleyrotbart.com, Facebook (HarleyRotbartMd) Twitter (@HarleyRotbart).

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Oct 18 – 22 Monday, Oct 18

Taco Salad w/ Chicken

Tuesday, Oct 19

Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ Pasta Salad

Wed., Oct 20

Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Thursday, Oct 21

Meat Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Oct 22

Signature Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp (8) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing

14ers Club Meets For Annual Dinner

Oct 25 – Oct 29 Monday, Oct 25

Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ 3-Bean Salad

Tuesday, Oct 26

Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Wednesday, Oct 27 Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Oct 28

Breakfast Burrito w/ green chili on the side

Friday, Oct 29

Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Oct 18th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Oct 15th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

Members of the Estes Park 14ers Club at the home of Nate and Karen Dick.

Members have climbed all of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks; they meet once a year for dinner and conversations about past and present climbing activities.

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1); Tai Chi (Wednesdays 9-10) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 1-4 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

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Financial Moves For Women Business Owners

Congratulations to Kysa Marske, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for October 15, 2021.

School activities Kysa enjoys are participating in cross country and long distance track. She lettered in cross country her freshman year. Her favorite class is her German Independent Study class.

Outside of school, Kysa likes reading and watching movies. She has one brother. She said, “I work at one of our local vet clinics, the Donut Haus, and I clean cabins for my parents. I don’t really have time for fun stuff. My picture that I used in this announcement was when my friend Heather and I went on an 11.8 mile run in Glen Haven.”

When asked her favorite place to visit or vacation destination she said, “I like going to New Mexico or on cruises.”

Kysa Kysa’s favorite quote is “You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens.”

10th Grade She said, “I like this quote because I think it applies to a lot of things in life. Sometimes it’s good to have a plan, but sometimes it’s better to let it all play out.”

After high school Kysa says, “I want to go to vet school.”

Kysa Marske

EP News and Bank of Estes Park have partnered with Estes Park High School to recognize our local students who go above and beyond in their quest for excellence. Congratulations to this week’s Student of the Week!

If you’re a woman who owns a business, you may have some challenges not shared by your male peers – but you also have several opportunities to help improve your financial future.

You may already be taking some or all the right steps, but here are some ideas to be sure you’re considering and revisiting as your business grows: • Refresh your network. Are you involved in networking with other women business owners? Many of them may have insights into the issues women face in the business world, as well as suggestions about lending programs and business-friendly banks. You may also enjoy passing along your lessons learned to others.

• Review your business structure. If you go into business as a sole proprietor, you’ll have to report your business income on your personal income tax return. If you incorporate or form a limited liability company (LLC), you can protect your personal assets – such as your house and your investments – from creditors because these assets will be separated from your business assets and debts. You might also consider other, more complex entities, known as C and S corporations. There’s no single “correct” business structure and the most appropriate one for you may change over time, so, in choosing one that’s right for your needs, you’ll want to consult with your tax and legal advisors.

• Do an insurance checkup. To protect yourself and your business, you may want to review your insurance to make sure you have the right kinds and amount of coverage. General liability insurance can be appropriate for sole proprietors, if you’ve established an LLC or you’ve incorporated your business. If

you provide some type of professional service (i.e., legal, accounting, engineering and so on), you might need professional liability insurance. And no matter what business you own, you might want to add disability insurance to replace some of the income you’d lose if you were injured or became ill.

• Consider all your retirement options.

If you’ve got your own business, you’re solely responsible for funding your retirement. Fortunately, as a business owner, you’ve got several attractive options, including an “owner-only” 401(k), a SEP-IRA and a SIMPLE IRA. In deciding which plan is right for you, you’ll need to consider several factors, including the number of employees, if any, and the nature of your business. However, all these plans are relatively easy to set up and administer and offer potential tax benefits. And even though you’ve got plenty to do already, you should make the time to establish or review your own retirement plan – because eventually you’ll need all the resources you can accumulate to enjoy life as a former business owner.

You can also find valuable information on programs for women business owners by visiting the Small Business Administration’s website at www.sba.gov and searching for “women-owned businesses.”

Running your own business can be challenging – but by making some positive financial moves and getting the support you need, you can also find business ownership to be highly rewarding, personally and professionally.

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

Be A Mentor with Partners!

Today is a great day to become a mentor!

Partners need more volunteers to spend time with local youth who are eager for a positive role model. All it takes is your willingness to be a safe and consistent friend to your mentee--no special background or education required.

Male and female adult volunteers are needed in both Partners' CommunityBased and School-Based Mentoring Pro-

grams. We serves youth in the Estes Valley (Estes Park, Pinewood Springs, Drake, Allenspark, and Glen Haven).

Youth are waiting for their mentors, let's not keep them waiting any longer!

Reach out for more info! Please call 970-577-9348, or email kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org, or inquire online at: poweredbypartners.org.

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Sweet Rico, Mazy And Tony Are Looking For New, Loving Homes Rico is about five years old, he is a beautiful long-haired kitty who is sweet and affectionate. He is good with other cats.

Mazy is an orange short-haired cat who is about seven years old. She is a friendly kitty who is good with other cats but she has not been around dogs.

Tony is a black short-haired guy. He is friendly, and likes other cats and kids.

He is about two years old.

All of these sweet cats are currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 2861652 to meet any of these awesome kitties.

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

Lost And Found Pets: Info From The Estes Park Pet Association Because Estes Park does not have animal control the EP Pet Association handles things a little differently with lost and found pets.

If you have FOUND a lost pet: Please contact the Estes Park Police Department at their non-emergency number 970-586-4000 they can file a “found” report or impound the animal for you.

You are also encouraged to visit one our local vet offices so the animal can be scanned for a microchip. The Town of Estes Park will impound the animal for five days in accordance with state law at the Estes Park Pet Lodge. We will look for their owners and after five days, (if left unclaimed) the Estes Park Pet Association will assess, perform necessary

health care and place them up for adoption.

If you have LOST a pet: Please contact the Estes Park Police Department at their non-emergency number 970-586-4000 they can file a “lost” report. They try to match lost and found reports of animals at large. The “Lost and Found Pets in Estes Park” Facebook page is a great resource in helping to reunite the lost and found animals in the area, so please consider posting your lost (or found) pet there!

Let us know if you have found or lost a pet, we will try to help reunite them.

If you would like to make a donation, please send to our P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Photo by Robert Burns

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THE GOMEZ TEAM

The Power of Voting

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505 Fall River Ln D Perfect full time residence or vacation condo. 2 bedroom 1 bath upstairs unit. Sit on your deck overlooking the private meadow & listen to the river a block away & watch the abundant wildlife parade by as the world slowly passes by. Within walking distance to town and 5 minute drive to RMNP. Updated bathroom and recently painted. Gas log fireplace. Outside maint. managed by the HOA. Quiet neighborhood of permanent residents. No short term rentals./limited long term rentals. Listed at $315,000

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Listen to the sounds of the river as you work on your project in the mountains. Borders Natl forest, plenty of wildlife. Wood fireplace. Nice size bath with room for laundry(electric hook up but no water for washer) Only appliance is an electric stove. 3/4 bath w/incinerating toilet. Shower & sink hooked up to gray water system. no water or septic, needs new roof, deck, windows, property sold "as is" with all furniture you see.

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Beginning in the 1600s, individuals and families braved an oceanic voyage to begin life anew. They came for many reasons: some out of curiosity, some to escape, most to build a new life in a new land. By 1775 these pioneers had created a new kind of social structure. Far from the trappings of “civilization” and the rule of an absolute monarch, they/we believed that man earns credence by deeds, not by birth. And we believed that every individual has a voice. So, they exercised their voices in town meetings and developed methods of election to form a representative government. And the rest is history!

Today, USA citizens pool their opinion every November to confirm and amend the results of that original collaboration.

Decisions on the direction of the nation, state, county, and town are made by those who speak up (by casting their ballot). Those who do not vote have decided by default to place their faith in those that do.

Last year produced a welcome resurgence in voter turnout. Hopefully, this will stand true, even though there is no presidential race this year. Voting remains one action where each of us can make a difference, something we can do for our society – and no one – truly – can exercise our voice and state our opinion, better than we can. We do that by voting!

We must not only be consistent in our own participation, we must encourage our children to “practice vote.” To survive in the world of tomorrow our students must master research skills, interpretation and evaluation, critical thinking, and decision making. The election is a great time to practice those skills. As a child, I was encouraged to voice and defend my election choices

and discuss the options with my parents. My husband and I followed that custom with our children and with our grandchildren. All of these children, now adults, vote today.

In the Estes Valley, we encourage our students to “practice vote” in our elections. Grades 6-12 enrolled at EPMS and EPHS can vote electronically, at school, usually on Election Day. Students at The Learning Place will have access to paper ballots. Any student, K12, who misses these opportunities, for whatever reason, may vote (paper ballots) at the Estes Valley Library or the Community Center. Junior Election paper ballots for grades K-8 will contain only the school board candidates. High school paper ballots will be complete.

With opinions (shared or secret) firmly registered, children develop an interest in the workings of the world. Besides the practical communication skills listed above, practice voting tends to build a child’s confidence in his or her own thoughts and opinions. At our house, over the years, we also found that confidence encouraged sharing, and in so doing, developed debate skills necessary to defend that opinion, sometimes giving parents a glimpse of the world through the eyes of tomorrow’s leaders.

This is what our forefathers had in mind. Problems identified. Decisions made by everyone who will be subject to them: some directly, like the three ballot questions (#78, #119, and #120), and others through choosing representatives in government (like the School Board election.) Votes taken. Results accepted and the country moving forward to overcome the next challenge on the agenda.

Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Estes Park 18 Hole Men’s Golf Assoc.

Results For October 11, 2021

Creekside living awaits at Rock Acres from this refreshed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo located just north of downtown Estes Park. Native moss rock and timber fireplace anchors the greatroom, with slider to the deck, inviting comfortable outdoor living. Lots of storage in the kitchen with breakfast bar for everyday dining.

One-car garage. Park-like setting off the deck, with mature trees and peaceful Black Creek meandering by.

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Congrats to everyone for braving the cold weather!

All Tees Combined *Played red/gold Mike Johnston 70 Bill Harms 71 Bob Butler* 72 Kreg Leymaster 73 Tony Fink 73 John Tessler 73 Ron Little 74

Chris Haught 74 Mike Williams 74 Stam Osborne 74 Larry Murray* 74 Dwight Stanford 75 Rod Unruh 75 Pete Smith* 75 Tandy Brown 76 Jack Holmquist* 76 Charlie Hanchett* 76

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269 Solomon Drive

Lake Estes Marina Takes Docks Out Of The Water And Closes For The Season Our dock removal crew had fantastic weather for the project this year. With a little supply-chain luck, it will be the last time for the old docks. Marina Manager, Amy Alexander, has plans for new versions that can remain in the water yearround. Alexander, also the Aquatics Manager at the Community Center, added the marina to her job description early this year. She assembled a team headed by Keith Williams with many returning staff members. After an extremely successful first season, EVRPD

Executive Director, Tom Carosello, had this to say, “Implementing new leadership after having such a dedicated manager at the helm for decades is always kind of a bittersweet transition, especially given the short timeframe available to learn the ropes. But Amy and Keith really exceeded all expectations and had a record year, and I know they plan on enhancing the operation even further in their second season. We are really fortunate to have them on our team.”

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EVRPD CoRec Softball League Champs

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Congratulations to The Sandwich Mafia Team, the EVRPD CoRec Softball League champs! Great job!

EVRPD Men’s Softball League Champs

This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin is conveniently situated between Estes Park and Allenspark. The open floor plan includes a wood burning rock fireplace and spacious eat-in kitchen. One bedroom is large with bay window with bench seat and access to a quaint little loft area. Second bedroom has small closet and easy access to the remodeled 3/4 bath. Mostly used for summer months but has been used during winter also.

Call Trisha for an appointment to see 11563 St. Hwy 7, offered for $350,000.

FALL RIVER ESTATES Avoid the crowds and hike right into Rocky Mountain National Park from this beautiful piece of property located at the Top of the Rockies in the Fall River Estates West Subdivision. Fabulous rock outcroppings and two potential building sites, with views of Twin Sisters and beautiful Fall River from above. Sewer tap is paid and is at property. Custom building plans available. Take a walk for yourself and get a feel of the privacy and views from this property. Call Trisha with any questions. Offered for $289,900

Congratulations to the EVRPD Men’s Softball League Champs, Skyline Moving! Way to go!

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It’s Bright Christmas Season!

Bright Christmas, a local nonprofit, is celebrating its 37th year of helping families in need in the Estes area. Because of your generosity, we are able to assist families and children throughout the year, from providing school supplies to meeting emergency family needs, and of course, helping many have a brighter Christmas! Our partnership with Crossroads Ministry and the local schools helps us reach the families who qualify for our programs. Families in need are “adopted” by other families, businesses, clubs, and individuals for Christmas gifts. We add generous boxes of food, and household supplies for each family!

Families that live within the Estes Park School District and meet our guidelines for financial need are welcome to register for the Bright Christmas program!

Registration will be held at Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) on Saturday, October 30th, Nov. 6th, 13th and 20th 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, 9th and 16th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our representatives will be at Crossroads at these times to help with the paperwork. Please check our Facebook page (Estes Park Bright Christmas) for other sign-up options. This is an anonymous program and only your children’s first names will be known to the sponsors.

All applicants are asked to submit qual-

ifying documents to be considered for the program. Please be prepared to provide us with copies of: 1. Residency- a utility bill with your name and local address on it or lease/rental agreement copy 2. Income verification- for both parents and other employed household members (pay stubs/current employment) 3. Current personal identification for yourself and all school aged children Please sign up early! We limit the number of families we can serve each year!

If you are interested in “adopting” a qualified family for Christmas gifts, please contact us. We will gladly match you with a family that needs help with a brighter Christmas. Call Nancy Gregg at 970 481-4390, Jean Austin at 970-6353302 or send an email to brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com to become a sponsor and for more information.

If you would like to donate a new gift to be used for any child, please drop it off at Ace Hardware (Lone Pine Drive), MedX (First Street) or Country Supermarket (Mary’s Lake Rd. and Moraine).

If you would like to donate a financial gift to help us with the costs of this program, please make your check payable to Bright Christmas and mail to P. O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO 80517. We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Inscribirse en el Programa Bright Christmas!

Bright Christmas, una organización local sin fines de lucro, está celebrando su 37 aniversario ayudando a familias necesitadas en el área de Estes. Gracias a su generosidad, podemos ayudar a las familias y los niños durante todo el año, desde proporcionar útiles escolares hasta satisfacer las necesidades familiares de emergencia y, por supuesto, ¡ayudar a muchos a tener una Navidad más brillante! Nuestra asociación con Crossroads Ministry y las escuelas locales nos ayuda a llegar a las familias que califican para nuestros programas. Las familias necesitadas son “adoptadas” por otras familias, negocios, clubes e individuos para regalos de Navidad. ¡Agregamos generosas cajas de comida y artículos para el hogar para cada familia! ¡Las familias que viven dentro del Distrito Escolar de Estes Park y cumplen con nuestras pautas de necesidad financiera pueden inscribirse en el programa Bright Christmas! El registro se llevará a cabo en Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) en Sábado, 30 de octubre, 6, 13 y 20 de noviembre 10:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m.

Martes 2, 9 y 16 de noviembre de 1:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m.

Nuestros representantes estarán en Crossroads en estos momentos para ayudar con el papeleo. Consulte nuestra página de Facebook (Estes Park Bright Christmas) para conocer otras opciones de registro. Este es un programa anónimo y los patrocinadores solo sabrán los nombres de pila de sus hijos.

Se pide a todos los solicitantes que presenten los documentos de calificación

para ser considerados para el programa.

Esté preparado para proporcionarnos copias de 1. Residencia: una factura de servicios públicos con su nombre y dirección local o una copia del contrato de arrendamiento / alquiler 2. Verificación de ingresos: tanto para los padres como para otros miembros del hogar empleados (talones de pago / empleo actual) 3. Identificación personal actual para usted y todos los niños en edad escolar ¡Regístrese temprano! ¡Limitamos el número de familias a las que podemos servir cada año!

Si está interesado en "adoptar" a una familia calificada para los regalos de Navidad, comuníquese con nosotros.

Con mucho gusto lo emparejaremos con una familia que necesite ayuda con una Navidad más brillante. Llame a Nancy Gregg al 970 481-4390, Jean Austin al 970 635-3302 o envíe un correo electrónico a brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com para convertirse en patrocinador y para obtener más información.

Si desea donar un nuevo regalo para cualquier niño, déjelo en Ace Hardware (Lone Pine Drive), MedX (First Street) o Country Supermarket (Mary's Lake Rd y Moraine). Si desea donar un obsequio financiero para ayudarnos con los costos de este programa, haga su cheque pagadero a Bright Christmas y envíelo por correo a P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO 80517. Somos una organización sin fines de lucro 501 (c) (3).

Essential Election To The Editor: Our school district, in the guise of the noble but misguided desire for big picture and holistic education, has missed the mark. Our schools are designed to produce literate citizens able to function in society and vote after thoughtful consideration of the issues. I believe that the emphasis on social issues rather than concentration on reading, math, civics and American history, both the good and the bad, has contributed to that failure. Why are we not teaching government so that our students learn the why and how this republic functions? Specific knowledge of governmental structure or civics is not specified on the EPSD list of “future focused competencies.” Many of the policies being fol-

lowed in our district are advocated by Critical Race Theory politics, painting United States as an oppressor nation and elevating the wisdom of socialism through such concepts as equity for all.

Learning to discuss both the good and the bad without rancor is a life skill that will serve them in good stead. Quality education will happen when we stick to the facts and teach our children how to evaluate them, when we leave subjects such as sex education to parents and allow for cultural differences.

It is time to get back to the basics. Let’s start with a change on the school board by electing John Davis, Stacy Ferree, and Ava Kendall.

Bud Duryea

Danielle Wolf - Leader For Our Children Dear Community, Do you value education?

Danielle Wolf does. During her first term on the school board, she improved instruction and supported teachers to help our children learn and grow.

Do you want to see our children thrive?

Danielle Wolf will continue to implement math and literacy curricula that are of high quality and have already shown positive impacts for our children.

Do you invest in our community?

Danielle Wolf will continue to do so -

strengthening partnerships and improving communication among all members of our diverse community.

As a professional educator, school board member, parent, and community member, Danielle places the needs of our children at the forefront. She has unselfishly served our children over the last four years and will continue to be committed to this important work. Join me in voting for Danielle Wolf for school board.

Kind regards, Kendra Ryan

Wolf, Cabrera And Mauerman Candidates Of Choice To The Editor: The current school board election is critical for the future of the education of our Estes Park students. When free public education was created, the intention was to educate the masses enough to make them capable cogs in the wheels of industry. During the 1800s it became obvious as various industries grew, there would be a demand for workers who could read, follow directions, and have basic math skills. After World War II the programs adjusted to add college bound programs to develop a few leaders which grew into everyone should be college bound. The path to college slipped into memorized material and test passing.

Educators have realized for many years that this program does not develop the skills needed to thrive in the near or distant future.

In 2017, our school district began a journey to give our students the skills they need by creating the Estes Thrives initiative. The road map for the teachers and administrators to follow did not just come from within the district walls.

Through many Neighborhood Learning Conversations, community members helped to shape a new curriculum that will give our students 21st Century skills.

As a former classroom teacher and district superintendent, I have been excited to see this program develop.

In what I refer to as experiential learning, students learn how to think, problem solve, research, collaborate and discover truths in a rapidly changing world. Danielle Wolf, Courtney Cabrera and Peggy Mauerman are the candidates for school board whom I believe will give the support needed by the staff to accomplish the goals outlined in the Estes Thrives results. The board sets the policy and provides the administration with the tools to effectively operate the district. This new style of education is more difficult to provide and requires a board who understands the needs and goals that will result in success. Our students deserve the support that will come from these three board members, so I ask you to join me in voting for them.

Kent Smith

Vote Davis, Ferree And Kendall For Getting Politics Out Of Our Schools To The Editor: Too much social experimentation and indoctrination have been forced on American children through our public education system for too long, much to the demise of themselves and our nation.

It's time to get politics out of our

schools and teach students what they need to know to be responsible, productive, law-abiding, tax-paying citizens.

Vote for John Davis, Stacy Ferree, and Ava Kendall for basic, common sense, grassroots education.

Dennis Hoshiko

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY CARD EXCHANGE Starting October 18 To meet the technology needs of the future, new library cards will debut October 18. Starting Monday, patrons may stop by the library and choose from any of four new designs to replace current cards. A display table will offer activities to transform old cards into handmade craft items. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

HOURS & SERVICES Fall Hours: Mondays-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

The library is open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access, with printing available. Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside the library. Free unlimited daily parking available starting October 18.

MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE Early Bird Booking for 2022 Library Meeting Rooms are free for service clubs, interest groups, students, HOAs, and more, with seating for up to 50 people. The rooms include full AV and Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette in the Hondius Room. Book anytime for 2021.

Early bird booking for 2022 begins October 25. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org.

OCTOBER: CONFLICT RESOLUTION MONTH Book Discussion: “The Righteous Mind” Monday, Oct. 18, 10-11 a.m., Wasson Room Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt ex-

plores why politics and religion seem to divide us, and why people tend to assume the worst about their fellow citizens.

Sign up and receive information on accessing a copy of the book.

Words Matter: an Authentic Communication Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7 p.m., Hondius Room Learn about powerful skills and tools to enhance communication, improve relationships, and more successfully navigate conflict.

Forgiveness: a Living Room Conversation Friday, Oct. 29, 10-11:30 a.m., via Zoom (with Spanish-language facilitation) There are many ways we are hurt by others and that we hurt others in our lives. Join a conversation on how forgiveness can help us to become the person we want to be.

MAKERSPACE Learn the 3D Printer Tuesday, October 19, 4 - 5:45 p.m., Makerspace Room Turn your ideas into reality using the library’s 3D printers. After taking the class, participants may then use the 3D printers on their own in the Makerspace. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at es-

Words Matter: A Workshop On Authentic Communication From: Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership and the Estes Valley Library

Words matter. The way we speak has the ability to influence outcomes and meet needs—both our own and others.

As part of October’s Conflict Resolution Month series, community members are invited to a mini-workshop to learn about the powerful tools and skills available to enhance communication, improve relationships, and to more successfully navigate conflict.

Join the “Words Matter: Authentic Communication Workshop” happening Tuesday, October 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the library’s Hondius Room. The workshop and October’s full series are hosted by the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP).

The Authentic Communication model offers practical strategies to transform difficult conversations into a dialogue where everyone feels heard, within a framework of trust and safety. The model is based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, author of “Nonviolent Com-

munication: a Language of Life.” The workshop will be facilitated by the team from EVRJP. Upcoming programs in the October series also include a book discussion of Jonathan Haidt’s “The Righteous Mind” on Monday, October 18, and a Living Room Conversation on the topic of “Forgiveness” on Friday, October 29.

For all of these programs, participants should sign up in advance through the Conflict Resolution Month links at estesvalleylibrary.org, which also includes full details about each event.

tesvalleylibrary.org EARLY LITERACY Storybook Explorers: “Squirrel’s Leap, Squirrel’s Sleep” Saturday, Oct. 16, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Preschool families are invited to Storybook Explorers, where children ages 0 to 6 will enjoy activities and receive a takehome copy of the book. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS & TEENS Game Night Thursday, Oct. 21, 5-6:30 p.m., Hondius Room Try your hand at puzzles, board games, and card games. We’ll supply all the activities. Join the fun and meet fellow game enthusiasts. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Artwork Wednesday Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Dive into a new artistic challenge with different art media. We’ll provide all the supplies. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Book vs. Movie: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2:30 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room Book or movie— which do you like best? Enjoy pizza and beverages while watching the film, then we’ll share and hear impressions.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Homeschoolers Open House Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m., Hondius Room Homeschool families are invited to meet the Youth Librarians, tour the library, and learn about resources and programs available. The open house includes a make-and-take activity, a book giveaway, and snacks to-go. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. October hours are 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. daily. Science Fiction titles are on sale during October for $2 hardcover and $1 paperback, plus tax.

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Stacey Ferree Will Courtney Cabrera Be A Great Asset To Exemplifies The School Board Qualities Needed In A School Board To The Editor: I fully endorse Stacy Ferree for school Member

board. I have known Stacy for 15 years.

We have raised our children together and have worked on committees together in this community. In any role she is in, whether it be a mother, a tutor, a coach, a board member, a friend, she gives 200%. I have watched her with admiration as she pours herself into tutoring at risk students so they can be eligible to participate in sports. I have watched her go to countless seminars and talk to countless specialists to learn about special education needs to better service her own children and be an advocate for all students who are at risk.

She is someone who rolls up her sleeves, puts in the time, does the research, and leads with an unbiased view. She is someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about education and knows the intricacies of our district. She will listen, she will ask the hard questions and she will be a great asset to the Estes School Board. Vote for Stacy Ferree and you will not be disappointed.

Janelle Coop

To The Editor: As a working professional, Estes Park small business owner, and mother of two school-aged kids, I care tremendously about the success of our schools. I recognize that the quality of our school system and the educational opportunities it affords directly impact our local economy. My desire, for my children and for my community, is that school board members make decisions that are aligned with the best interests of students, teachers, parents and business owners alike, ensuring the highest school standards and being conscientious of the effects their decisions have.

Over the last year, I've come to know Courtney Cabrera as an educator, a mother, a professional, and as a friend.

She exemplifies many of the qualities I'd want in a school board member. She's a passionate, experienced educator who is committed to driving excellence and doing everything she can to make certain our children receive a quality educational experience and that our teachers are supported. She also understands how schools truly are the underpinning of a thriving local community.

Sarah Goddard

Board Of Education Election To The Editor: The upcoming school board election is important to every parent and our town.

There are three candidates running for school board who have one special interest: educating kids. John Davis, Stacy Ferree and Ava Kendall.

These three candidates want parents to be involved. They know social justice does not help our children succeed.

They know skin color does not mean success or failure, and they refuse to fan the flames of racism through Critical Race Theory.

Under the direction of our current school board, our schools are failing.

Our elementary school fell to the bottom 20% in the state, the others are close behind. We can vote for a handpicked slate of candidates by a failed board member and continue down the road to failure or vote for candidates who want excellence from our kids and not mediocrity. Lowering the bar does not help our kids, but that is what has happened in Estes Park under the current board.

Our schools have declined 10% in the past four years. Let’s make a change. Do you want our kids to learn English? To excel in math? If so, vote for Davis, Ferree and Kendall.

A concerned parent and grandparent, Michelle Hurni

La próxima elección de la mesa directiva escolar es muy importante para cada padre de familia. Tres candidatos postulados para esta elección, John Davis, Stacy Ferree, y Ava Kendall, tienen un interés en común: ¡educar a los niños!

Estos candidatos desean que los padres de familia estén más involucrados en la educación de sus hijos, creen que la justicia social no ayuda a que los niños sean exitosos en su educación. Saben que el color de la piel no significa éxito o fracaso, y se niegan a avivar el racismo con la teoría crítica de la raza.

Bajo la dirección de la actual mesa directiva, nuestras escuelas están fracasando. La escuela primaria está debajo del 20% en el estado, la secundaria y preparatoria están cerca. Podemos continuar en el camino de la mediocridad y votar por los actuales miembros de la mesa directiva, o votar por aquellos que quieren excelencia en nuestros hijos y escuelas. Bajar las metas y la calidad de la educación no ayudará a nuestros hijos, y eso es lo que ha hecho la escuela.

Nuestras escuelas han decaído un 10% en los últimos 4 años. Hagamos un cambio. ¿Quiéres que tus hijos aprendan el Inglés? ¿Que tengan éxito en las matemáticas? Vota por Davis, Ferree, y Kendall.

Sinceramente, Michelle Hurni

I Believe In John Davis, Stacy Ferree And Ava Kendall To The Editor: I am a wife, mother, grandmother and proud member of the Estes Park community. I have always valued education and believe that strong school systems are vital for a community's success. Recently, I have been very concerned about the direction Estes Park's current school board and administration are heading.

From our Elementary School being labeled in the "Priority improvement" category to the Middle School and High School only receiving two out of five stars from the School Digger, these downward performance trends are alarming. The presentation and implementation of Grading for Equity left me wondering if we are even teaching our students personal accountability, expectations of excellence, a strong work ethic and necessary skills for future employment and higher education. After hear-

ing stories from students, parents and educators, it is clear that community members need to get involved in our education process once again.

If you want to help the schools get back on track by emphasizing academics, encouraging students to strive for excellence, and preparing young people for higher education and future employment, then it's time to elect new school board leaders.

In 1953 a book called "Where Main Street Meets the River" by Hodding Carter credited an anonymous wise woman with this quote: "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these, she said is roots, the other, wings."

John Davis, Stacy Ferree and Ava Kendall will ensure our children develop both roots and wings.

Eunice Docter

Vote for John Davis, Stacy Ferree And Ava Kendall To The Editor: Our children are the next generation of leaders in our world. What they are doing and learning in school is of the utmost importance. The school board elections are upon us, and these elections are imperative for our children’s course of education and future. It is time for our educator’s to get back to teaching the basics of education. Reading, writing, science, math, history, etc., these are the skills our children need to succeed in our world. Over past years there has been a gradual and growing gray area of parents’ vs. schools’ roles. It is every parent’s job to raise their children; instill character, morals, and ethics which are key for being a part of a successful society. Parents are to make medical decisions for their children. Parents are to teach their children about politics.

Schools are to teach the way our constitutional republic was set up by our founding fathers, and therein, explain how it is designed to function. Schools are to remain completely bipartisan.

Schools need to return to the soul job of training children with academic skills for their future positions in the community, state, nation, and world. Politics, policies, division of people groups, all mixed in the name of “public education” needs to end in our school district.

When our kids graduate, we want them to know they have learned necessary skills to enter the workplace, are capable of excellence, and are prepared for their future. It is critical that the focus in Estes Park School District be education.

We do not want our children indoctrinated. We want them educated.

Dana Forbes

Let Common Sense Rule With Davis, Ferree and Kendall For School Board To The Editor: School board elections are upon us. It is time for our educators to get back to teaching educational fundamentals and, it's time to stop treating our schools as places for social experimentation. Reading, writing, sciences, mathematics, etc. are the skills our children will need to succeed in the global marketplace. It is the job of parents to raise children and teach them the social and moral imperatives of a polite society. It is the responsibility of parents to make medical decisions for their children. Is the responsibility of parents to teach their children about politics. Schools are there

to explain the way our constitutional republic Is designed to function by our founders. Life experience will teach them what policies are best. Schools are not to be promoters of either party nor are they there to denounce them. End divisiveness in education and return to the job of preparing our children for the workplace. Education and not indoctrination is where we should put our energies.

Vote for John Davis, Stacy Ferree and Ava Kendall.

Let common sense not politics rule the day.

Steven Ferrante

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Aldon LeRoy Olson Aldon LeRoy Olson, 82, of Brainerd, MN and Estes Park, CO, passed away Wednesday, October 6th, 2021, at his home in Brainerd with family by his side. A funeral service will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church in Upham, ND. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services and to stay for a luncheon to follow. Interment will take place at Stenkjaer Cemetery in Simcoe, ND. Al was born July 1, 1939, in Meadow Township, McHenry County, North Dakota, the son of Donald Oliver Olson and Alma Elida (Hanson) Olson.

After graduating from Upham High School, Al joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Washington. There he met Roberta Shearer and they were later married.

Their daughters, Denise and Debbie, were born in 1964 and 1969. After 10 years of marriage, Al and Roberta later divorced.

After separating from military Al was in an apprenticeship program where he became a pipefitter welder and went on to earn the designation of Master Welder. He worked in the capacity of Foreman on many jobs on the various missile sites though out the state. During this time he continued his farm and ranch operations in Upham. He was a man’s man… yet kind and caring. Very few people are as strong, powerful, successful, and modest. He was admired by many.

He enjoyed farming and ranching in North Dakota, he often talked about the “herd” and how much he missed that life. He often talked about moving back home and starting a new “herd.”

In the early 1970s, he would meet and marry Elizabeth "Liz" Dissmore.

They made their home in Upham, ND until around 1980 when, during one of his work trips, he stayed at a motel in Estes Park, CO. It was for sale, and he and Liz decided they would purchase it and that this would be their next adventure. He sold his beloved cattle and they purchased the motel and moved to Estes Park naming their new motel the "Downtowner" but later changing the name to the "Silver Moon Motel." In the very early days of

their new motel ownership, they survived a great flood which destroyed much of the town to include their newly purchased motel. Not to be defeated, he rebuilt the motel; enlarging it and making many beautiful improvements. They ultimately owned and worked the Silver Moon Motel in Estes Park, CO from 19811998. After selling the motel, they purchased a home in Estes Park where they resided primarily until their respective deaths.

Al was a member of the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post 119. Al belonged to the Morning Coffee Clutch which he enjoyed very much.

He enjoyed farming and ranching in North Dakota, the motel life in Colorado, and the lakes of Brainerd, MN. Al liked to travel he took trips to Europe with his late wife, and companion Maryann Bower, as well two cruises. Al was an avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings, and had a sweet tooth which his grandchildren and great grandchildren loved to feed. Whether he was pheasant hunting with his brother or searching the restaurants in Brainerd for the best cinnamon roll, Al liked to be with his family. Anytime they were together it was a special occasion, even when they were just grabbing custard at Culver’s. He will be missed and is forever loved.

He is survived by his daughters, Denise (Carl) Jepsen, Debra (Chad) Keller, Edee Nuetzel, Ellen (Glen) Peterson &; son William (Bimin) Dissmore; grandchildren Brandy (Jesse) Jansen, Jessica Schultz, Joshua (Branda) Schultz, Jesse (Hanna) Nerem, Jordan Nerem, Andrew and Alan Egre, Aaron Garza and greatgrandchildren, Tanis and Alma-Lee Jansen, Samuel Schultz, Kolten, Hudson, and Peyton Forsberg; sister, Carole Demoreuille; And many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his companion Maryann Bower; wife, Elizabeth Olson; ex-wife Roberta Olson; sisters Lona Westford, and Eunice Miller; brother, Doran Olson; Grandson Eric Wollersheim; son Kenneth Dissmore.

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Become a CAREGiverSM • Starting at $17 • NO Medical Background Required • Flexible Schedule

Inventory Manager Hiring for FT/PT Flexible hours Stop by to apply 1260 Manford Ave (970)-586-9282

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Apply online at HomeInstead.com/NorthernColorado or call for more information

970.494.0289

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Historic Crags Lodge Housekeeping Person Year Round, $16/hr

Responsible for ordering the food and Supplies for the Food Service Dept. This includes receiving & stocking the dry storage, produce coolers, dairy coolers and freezers in the main kitchen and food service operation. $16.62 $18.40/hour with full benefits; health, dental, life insurance, vacation/PTO, retirement fund, YMCA membership. Visit career site to view all employee perks.

www.workintherockies.org

Year Round Positions Part and Full time Available Benefits Available

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

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

970-586-6066 NOW HIRING!

Hotel Operations Manager

We Manage Multiple Properties in Beautiful Estes Park. Come Join Our Team!

Apply in person at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO or email resume to: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

HOT TUB/GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Shift: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Rate: Depends on experience $16+ HOUSEKEEPING Full Time or Part Time Available Flexible schedule Rate: $17/hr + tips Apply in person at Della Terra 3501 Fall River Rd or email info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop of Estes Park Seeking Full Time Manager Position

Youth Development Specialist We are looking for high energy individuals to help foster a fun, safe and positive after school experience for kids ages 6-14 at the Estes Park Elementary School. You will assist in one or more of the following program areas: homework help, technology, sports, recreation and the arts. Must be 17 or older to apply.

Paid and volunteer opportunities are available. Apply at www.begreatlarimer.org/careers.

The job includes operation oversight of all aspects of a non-profit thrift shop, including managing staff, volunteers, researching and pricing merchandise, customer interaction and public relations.

Minimum requirements: • High school diploma • Retail management background • Computer skills • Customer service skills Salary range $37,000 to $42,000 depending on experience.

Health benefits available.

Full job description and application are available. Please pick up an application at Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop, 427 W. Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO. (970) 586-7205.

300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 WORK WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN SCHOOL 2 FULL-TIME NUTRITION SERVICE POSITIONS AND FULL-TIME & PART-TIME DISTRICT WIDE PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED • At least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S. • Able to pass post-offer/pre-work physical demands and lift test • Able to lift 50 pounds routinely • Willing to work hard and multi-task • Team work and reliability a must • Confidential and trustworthy SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications accepted. Salary range is $13.63 to $15.43 with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience may be granted.

Positions open until filled.

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

Seeking team players to work with the Conservancy in Rocky Mountain NaƟonal Park  Cartographic Technician 

Temporary, potenƟal for benefits

 Retail Warehouse Manager 

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Full posiƟon descripƟons and pay rates listed on the Conservancy website. Please view this info prior to applying to ensure that all minimum qualificaƟons are met.

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Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

faMilY reServationS Manager Leads and manages the Central Reservations Office with the goal of increasing occupancies at each center through booking individual reservations, as well as managing the donor and member priority reservation systems. $57,000 $63,000/year with full benefits; health, dental, life insurance, vacation/PTO, retirement fund, YMCA membership. Visit career site to view all employee perks.

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Forestry Day Labor

• Line Cook • Servers • Hostess • Bussers • Bartender - night shift

$500 Hiring Bonus Front Desk Customer Service Assistant General Clerical Office and Computer Skills Required. On the job training available. Position will be required to obtain State Insurance License within first 3 months of employment. Full Time Position. Starting Wage $17 to $19 per hour / Paid Vacation / Growth Opportunities. Email Resume to Danielle Arnold at DARNOL4@AMFAM.COM or drop off at 601 Community Drive.

Drug and alcohol free worksites.

Own transport and local digs. Pay commensurate with experience.

970-577-9276

WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for:

· Front Desk Associate - $17/hr · Housekeeper - $18/hr Full & Part Time positions.

We offer a fun and energetic team environment with great benefits.

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at

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Search ‘Estes Park’.

970-577-7517

JOIN OUR TEAM! Job openings can be found at estes.org/jobs.

Volunteer options can be found at estes.org/volunteering.

Please contact directly 970-880-3144.

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

Full Time Assistant Lodge Manager Send resume to info@twinowls.net

Front Desk

Some Evenings and Weekends

Apply in person at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO or email resume to: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

Liquor Store Clerk & Cashier Full Time/Part Time available Starting wage $15 hour Sign on bonus! Employee discounts!

Please stop by for an application (970) 586-1930

Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians Come be a part of the patient care team where you can make a positive difference to all we serve.

NOW HIRING! Full‐Time Positions Available for

Help Wanted

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Maintenance

Experience in Basic Plumbing, Grounds Upkeep and Hot Tubs Preferred But Not Required.

Estes Park Health offers a healthy work-life balance for all of our staff

Apply online at https://eph.org/jobopportunities/

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ConferenCe Coordinator

NOW HIRING Environmental Services Technician

Our Environmental Services Technician's ensure that all patients feel safe during a time where they are most vulnerable

Primarily responsible for assisting conference and family reunion groups by providing information, knowledge and support to ensure all Conference services are delivered in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. $17.30 $19.22/hour with full benefits; health, dental, life insurance, vacation/PTO, retirement fund, YMCA membership. Visit career site to view all employee perks.

www.workintherockies.org

Full Time - Days Full Time - Nights (with shift differential) PRN (as needed)

$250 sign on bonus!

Apply online at https://eph.org/job-opportunities/

Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator Good Working Skills, Valid Drivers License Required Call Zach @ 970-214-5110 after 5pm

We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/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/careers After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

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Apply in person at 854 Dunraven Street Or email mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com

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Murphy’s Resort is looking for Full Time Housekeeping and Full Time Maintenance Pay will be very competitive and based on experience!

Apply at Murphy’s Resort 1650 Big Thompson Av or call Stephanie at 1-970-480-5081 for interview.

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSEHOLD

BUSINESS

SALES

LOST/FOUND

Homes

Cars

Furniture

Business For Sale

Garage Sales

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Beautiful Executive cabin home on 400 ft of river front. 1 bd, 2 ba, loft with 2q bds. Fully furnished, wood stove. 3k per month.

Available by the month Nov-May. Adults only NS. NP. 970-219-1866

Apartments

2004 Acura MDX 134,000 miles - $5800 970-577-0285

Dresser for sale. Antique painted cream color 9 drawer dresser in good condition. $75/OBO. Call 1-858-337-3800

SALES

SUVs/CUVs

Trucks 1 Bedroom Cabin Avail now. Great location.

6 month lease. $1200/mo plus utilities.

970-646-6324

Commercial Rentals Office Spaces for Rent 1191 Woodstock Dr. 1200 Sq. ft. and 460 sq. ft. w/ great parking. Near Hwy 7 & Fairgrounds. Call 970-420-4388

2003 Toyota 4 Runner Call Jan 970-218-2415

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Deer Crest Resort Rooms & Suites with kitchenettes.

Available for extended stays and monthly rental.

November 1, 2021 thru April 30, 2022.

Adults only, non-smoking, no pets. Call Cherokee @ 970-586-2324 or 816-888-9320

Dining Chairs for sale.

Six Pottery Barn dining chairs with slip covers; good condition. $20 per chair/$100 for set/OBO. Call 1-858-337-3800

Heating

Vacation Rental Cleaning Outfit (VRCO) honest quality cleaning hospital grade vacuum 25 years exp *** Call Dawn *** 970-909-4789

Sewing/Alterations

Piano Tuning Short Term

ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

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

Cleaning

COMMERCIAL Remixed Custom Sewing OFFICE SPACE Services and Industrial High Quality Finishes.

Repair Private Setting Located On Cushions, benches, River. Reasonable Rates. leather, campers and out6 Offices Available. Call door furniture.

Bret Freedman Local - call Beth 970-215-2494 970-492-5446

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Other-Misc Estes Computer Svc friendly help reasonable rates antivirus/backup whole house fast WiFi computer advice *** Call Ed *** 970-888-1221

Sat. Oct 16th 8 - ?

Lost 10/9/21 sm. jewelry LOCATION: 1627 zip lock bag downtown, Prospect Estates Dr. - off containing 3 sets of earPeak View. rings, one with a gold rose ITEMS: BB Guns, Books, in the middle, 2nd sm. gold Men’s medium sized Shirts hearts and studs. Please & Slacks, Kids Bikes, Push call 303-762-1129 and Lawn Mowers, John leave a message.

Wayne Plates, Fishing Thank you.

Poles, Misc.

Make an offer!

Estate Sales

2001 Jeep Cherokee Studio Apt, downtown.

Sport, 4WD, lifted, great $850/month++. 1 Adult, condition, $9,999 NS/NP in respectful com2002 Chevy Tahoe, 4WD, munity. Credit Score and lifted, great condition, References required. $7,999 Please call (970) 480-5458 Contact: Dan, M-F 10am - 3pm.

970 389-7249 Thank You.

Cabins

$40,000 Hair-Nail Salon 30-years in Business 3 Stations-1 Nail Table Call Bret Freedman Estes Park Home Finders 970-215-2494

PUBLIC NOTICE Visit Estes Park 2022 Budget Public Hearing Tuesday November 9, 2021 10am Virtual via ZOOM Meeting To Whom it May Concern: You are hereby notified that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022 beginning on January 1, 2022, is available for inspection by the public at the offices of Visit Estes Park, located at 1692 Big Thompson Ave Suite 101, Estes Park, CO, 80517 from the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You are further notified that any interested elector of the Estes Park Local Marketing District may inspect such proposed budget and may file any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget by filing such objection with the Visit Estes Park Finance Officer at 1692 Big Thompson Ave Suite 101, Estes Park, CO 80517 prior to 4 p.m. on November 23, 2021.

For link to 2022 Budget Public Hearing ZOOM Meeting please visit https://www.visitestespark.com/transparency/board-meeting-videos-minutes/

LEGAL NOTICE WOOD PELLET STOVE Thelin “Gnome” Lightly used. 31K BTU (heats 800 – 1000 sq ft).

Thermostat/auto ignition.

Stove pipe, remote, all manuals included. $1,500.

970-227-0514.

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

NOTICE CONCERNING PROPOSED BUDGET OF UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of Upper Thompson Sanitation District for the ensuing year of 2022; that a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado, where the same is open for public inspection; and that such proposed budget will be considered at a public hearing which will be held during the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the District, at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Any elector within the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, inspect the budget and file or register any objections thereto.

Individuals who wish to address the Board via public participation may do so “in-person”, via telephone, or virtually through online participation, facilitated by the Microsoft Teams platform. Members of the public wishing to join the meeting via online or telephone participation, may email a request for the meeting link or telephone number to Ms. Gina Moore, Secretary to the Board, at gina@utsd.org by 2:00 p.m. on November 16, 2021.

UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT By: Gina Moore, Financial Officer/Budget Officer

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

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MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

FLOORING

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

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

Cajun Handyman Services

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