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October 2, 2015

Estes Park Elk Fest Estes Park is known as the “Elk Capital of the World!” For seventeen years Elk Fest has celebrated this wild animal that roams freely around our small mountain town and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Enjoy Elk Fest this weekend! See pages 23, 24 & 25 for more information on Elk Fest.

Photo by Kris Hazelton Estes Park News

25 Years Later, Read The Samson Story Elk Viewing Safety Tips See pages 10 & 11 for good advice on being safe around these wild animals

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Samson-His Legacy Lives On 25 years after his death by poaching By: Kris Hazelton Many may have heard the saga of Samson, Estes Park’s most famous elk. He was a magnificent bull weighing 1,000 pounds with a beautiful rack of antlers, designated as seven by nine points. The term seven by nine means that Samson’s antlers bore seven points on one side and nine on the other, an exceptional trophy sized rack to be sure.

Locals spoke fondly of Samson, telling how this grand bull elk was so very trusting of people. He had earned a special affection by many due to his great size and special character. Samson was a local celebrity of sorts, he was a frequent visitor to the YMCA of the Rockies and had no fear of humans. He was considered by many to be the village mascot. Colorado Division of Wildlife Manager, Rick Spowart said Samson was unusually habituated to humans and was easy to approach. At one point, Spowart recalled, “I

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was called out to chase Samson out of a yard he wasn’t welcome in, yet Samson ended up chasing me out instead!”

Tragically, on November 11, 1995, Samson was killed by a poacher named Randal Francis, a then 35 year old Lakewood, Colorado man looking for a trophy elk. He killed Samson with a single arrow from a crossbow fired near a cabin at the entrance to the YMCA of the Rockies.

Francis was shooting trophy-quality animals to remove their heads and sell them.

This was a blatant act of willful destruction. Samson felt 100% safe on the grounds of the YMCA, that was a large part of the tragedy.

According to Rick Spowart, the killing of Samson was a senseless, tragic act.

It was a criminal offense that had absolutely nothing to do with hunting and he added, “This offense is the most distasteful form of wildlife crime.” After the poaching incident, Rick Spowart received as many as 50 calls a day from angered fans of Samson across the country, demanding justice in this senseless killing.

At the sentencing hearing, residents

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Francis was charged with “willful destruction of wildlife” and sentenced in Larimer County District Court. Randal Francis pleaded guilty to the charges "Willful Destruction of Wildlife" on 7/12/96 and the sentencing was set for September 25, 1996.

The punishment Francis received was 90 continuous days in county jail with no work leave allowed, a $6,000 fine, he also had to pay approximately $2,300 in court costs and he received six years probation under the “Intensive Supervision Program (ISP), sixty hours of community service for six years, and loss of all hunting privileges for six years, (possibly for life). He was also ordered that he could not possess weapons of any kind, including pocket knives or bow and arrows. The judge reportedly told Francis, “The only knife you can use is a kitchen knife, in the kitchen!” He was also made to maintain minimum employment, so he could pay his court fines, and had to attend any counseling required by his probation officer. He lost all driving privileges for two years because a vehicle was used in the poaching and his confiscated rifle and crossbow were destroyed.

The senseless killing of Samson captured the attention of people nationwide. According to DOW investiga-

bronze sculpture of the majestic elk on September 17, 1997. The beautiful statue now stands at the intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and Colorado Highway 7.

The memorial statue was created by Estes Park artist Carol Cunningham. The statue was financed by donations from residents and people all over the country in support of Samson and the legacy he helped create due to his untimely death.

In addition, since Samson’s death, he has been memorialized in many news stories, on the internet, there is a beer bearing his name and photo from the Estes Park Brewery, you’ll find sweatshirts, tee-shirts, and much more other memorabilia. Proceeds from much of these sales have been donated to programs aimed at apprehending and prosecuting poachers. A very worthy cause.

Since Samson’s poaching incident, there has been a greater awareness of illegal hunting nationwide.

Francis’ blatant act of poaching gained nationwide media attention and sparked public outcry to have our court systems take wildlife crimes more seriously. There has even been a “Samson’s Law” instated which was approved on April 22, 1998.

The law deals with an increase in the penalties for poaching big game animals.

The message needs to be out there that poachers will face large fines and jail time.

Although Samson’s life was cut short by a poacher, his legacy lives on 25 years later, a reminder of the tragedy poachers can cause not only to one animal, but to an entire nation.

The trophy portion of Samson, his head and antlers, was given to the YMCA as a memorial to the famed elk and it is on display at the center.

Each fall, residents and visitors of Estes Park celebrate our elk, at Elk Fest, held in downtown Bond Park. This year, the celebration will be held this weekend and is a tribute to our wonderful wapiti.

The YMCA of the Rockies generously loans the preserved trophy portion of Samson for display at Elk Fest in honor of “his majesty.” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Manager Rick Spowart will be on hand at Elk Fest this weekend telling his first hand account of the Samtors, “The sentencing of Francis definitely son poaching. sent a clear message to poachers.”

The photos of Samson on this page were Two years later, in honor of Samson, taken

by Jim Osterberg © Estes Park unveiled a larger-than life

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epnews.com It’s a new month, and one good way to bring it in is to recognize some of the people with varying degrees of fame who were born in October. Yesterday being the first day of the month it seems appropriate to recognize people who were born on that date, though in different years. They were also born in different countries. We tracked down three of them.

The first of these was a Frenchman -born in Paris! The year 1865! He was first and foremost a musician, and that being an all too encompassing label we’ll narrow it down to primarily a composer of music.

We also know that we don’t know much of what he wrote. Feeling dissatisfied with many of his compositions he eventually destroyed them. That aside, he still made major contributions to music.

Paul Dukas started composing at age fourteen. He had good companionship in learning music. One of his school friends was Claude Debussy. He was influenced by the music of Richard Wagner. Who wasn’t! In 1888 he won an award for his cantata Velleda. He wrote pieces for solo piano, a Symphony in C, and an opera entitled Ariadne and Bluebird. His expertise was applied widely. He was music critic for five French journals, and professor of music composition at the Paris Conservatory and the Paris Music School.

Among his pupils were the composers Manuel Ponce and Joaquin Rodrigo. In 1995 a rediscovered work in manuscript form was first performed. Dukas went beyond music composition and performing.

He learned English, and translated into French Shakespeare’s The Tempest. One statement of his that has been remembered is “Music should be written from the heart and not from the head.” Today when Dukas’ music is performed the audience is most likely to hear his 1897 piece The Sorcerer’s Apprentice which, incidentally, was included in Walt Disney’s movie Fantasia. Dukas died in Paris in 1935.

To remember our second October first birthday we go across the Channel from Paris to a farm in Limerick, Ireland. There in 1930 was born Richard Harris. Apparently he excelled as a rugby player, but his future lay not on the turf but in the theater. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and then found his way to our side of the Atlantic where he became involved as an actor, singer, and script writer.

Harris produced songs, directed films and worked with stage productions. He first appeared in a movie in 1959. In 1967 he had a role in the film version of the musical Camelot. It was a second rate film, and in retrospect that could be said of film opportunities which followed. Finally he received a lead role --- the western entitled A Man Called Horse. This was followed with Cry the Beloved Country and The Great Kandinsky. Then there were the Harry Potter movies.

Harris would appear in a film roughly every two years. The names of three which could be considered forgettable were Unforgiven, Cry the Beloved Country, and Gladiator. In 2002 he fared a little better. The film was Caesar, and he had a prominent role as Lucius Cornelius Sulla, the Roman general who became ruler of the empire for less than four years beginning in 82 B.C. Harris died in London 25 October 2002.

So we come to the third, and final, person to be remembered on the anniversary of his birth. (Or actually the day afterwards!) Yes! Finally we get to an American. And to inject a little interest we won’t give you his name . . . right here. Shucks! My first intention was not to give you his name at all.

He was born, of course, on October One. The year --- 1924. His father was a peanut farmer. Doesn’t sound like much but the father did own his land, and also a warehouse and store. During the great Depression of the nineteen thirties he prospered, and by the end of the decade had more than one farm and over two hundred workers. When the son graduated from high school he was the first of his dad’s family ever to do so.

The son studied engineering at Georgia Southwestern Junior College, and then continued those studies at Georgia Tech. In 1946 he graduated in the top ten per cent of his class, and shortly thereafter married his long time girl friend Rosalynn Smith. In the following years the Navy sent him to Connecticut, San Diego, and then Washington, D.C. During those years they had three sons.

When out of the service the family moved back to rural Georgia where “our” person became active in community politics. He ran for a seat in the Georgia State Senate and was awarded it when the judge declared the apparent election of his opponent as a fraud. He then lost a race for governor, but won the post in his second attempt in 1970.

Six years later he ran as an outsider in the Democratic presidential nomination race.

It was a good time to run because of the Watergate scandal. He won the nomination and in a relatively close race became the 39th President of the United States.

Still not sure of his name? ? ?

As President a major foreign policy accomplishment was gaining a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. However, in November 1979 the U.S. embassy in Teheran was seized by Iranians, and its American employees held captive. That doomed the President’s chances for re-election the following year. What little remained for him was social activism at home, and to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Oh yes! If you haven’t guessed: Jimmy Carter, who is celebrating his 91st birthday!

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Congratulations Estes Park!

Estes Park, Colorado’s America in tions and spent two days touring each Bloom Awards Results Announced town, meeting municipal officials, residents, and volunteers. Other competitors Top honors for the prestigious 2015 America in Bloom national awards pro- in the circle of champions category for mid-sized communities were Arroyo gram were announced at the annual Grande, CA; Washington, MO; and Holawards held in Holland, Michigan on land MI. This year AIB established a September 26. new circle of champions All participants of competition were evaluated on Estes Park received a category reserved for those that six criteria: overall top five bloom rating have won their populaimpression, envition category multiple ronmental awareout of a possible times in past years ness, heritage The judges said, “We five blooms. preservation, urban compliment the Parks forestry, landscape, crew and others who contributed to the and floral displays. Additionally they installation of many inviting and visually were judged on their community involvement across municipal, residential, exciting landscape scenes throughout the community. More than a few include and commercial sectors. America in engaging art forms of bronze sculptures, Bloom is the only national awards program that sends specially trained judges floral fabrications, fountains and ponds, and even a musical sculpture with an auto personally visit participants. In addition, each participant receives a detailed dible option. They serve as intriguing focal points to invite one’s curiosity and written evaluation that can be used as a draw people in. “The Columbine” disguide to future improvements. play, donated by the women’s Sunrise Estes Park received a top five bloom Rotary, is particularly well done.” rating out of a possible five blooms.

America in Bloom executive director, They also received an outstanding Laura Kunkle, said, “America in Bloom achievement award for landscaped areas. is helping towns and cities of all sizes The outstanding achievement awards achieve their potential. Every year our only go to one participant among all the participants raise the bar, and the acAIB entrants across all population catecomplishments and progress shown by gories. this year's group is again remarkable.

In addition, they received a special These are, without a doubt, some of the mention for their town’s overall impresbest places to live in America.” sion.

Congratulations to Estes Park!

Bill Hahn & Ed Hooker, AIB judges, visited communities of similar popula-

Photos by Kris Hazelton/ Estes Park News

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Town Of EP Meter Dept. Launches Pilot Program For Smart Meters In concert with other electric utilities across the country, The Town of Estes Park Light and Power Division has started a smart meter pilot program.

The Town is testing new equipment in this pilot program after strategically replacing existing Automated Meter Reading (AMR) analog electric meters in the homes of 24 customers with Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) meters, also known as “Smart Meters.”

The Smart Meter pilot program will enable The Town of Estes Park to analyze meter data to maintain high system reliability, make utility operations more cost effective, and improve customer service.

Smart meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the central system. The central system is also capable of reading consumption measurements from existing AMR meters, which increases efficiency and reduces the number of meters that must be replaced across the system. The 24 AMI meters allow Light & Power to collect information from approximately 2,000 other meters in the area. The

modernization of energy generation, distribution and consumption – or Smart Grid – leverages rapid and responsive communications networks along with advanced data analytics and applications to pro-actively detect outages, billing errors, and issues with power quality. It allows utilities like Estes Park to quickly diagnose and resolve problems as well as automate many operational processes, leading to time and cost-saving improvements.

Through the pilot program, the Town will monitor the benefits of smart meters in the Estes Valley.

Learn more about AMI Smart Meter pilot program in Estes Park at www.estes.org/smartmeters.

For more information, please contact Estes Park Light and Power assistant Kayla Downey at 970-577-3627.

To receive Town news via email, please subscribe at www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/ TownofEstesParkCO or www.twitter.com/TownofEstesPark.

Town Makes Preparations For Scott Pond Natural Dam Modification Work

Preparations for Scott Ponds Natural Area dam modification take place this week Town of Estes Park Public Works staff will begin work required to drain water from the ponds at the Scott Ponds Natural Area Tuesday, September 29 as part of the dam modification work that will take place later this year.

Drainage of the ponds is necessary to ensure a drier site condition for the Town’s contractor to begin construction work, tentatively in early November.

This work has been coordinated with current flood damage repair work in the Fish Creek corridor and will create only a minimal rise in the current flow of Fish Creek.

Crews from the Parks and Streets divisions will begin this week by removing the breached areas in the lower dam to provide a controlled release for the impounded water into Fish Creek. Approximately Monday, October 5, crews will use pumps and siphons to lower the level of the upper pond at a controlled rate. The upper pond is expected to take approximately a week to fully drain.

Fish from the upper pond have been re-

located by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

Fish living in the lower pond will move naturally downstream into Fish Creek.

At its July 14 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board voted to proceed with the design of a project that would restore the ponds to their approximate current configuration in accordance with current dam safety regulations. However, construction bids submitted exceeded the available budget, so staff will present cost-reduction options for the Town Board’s consideration, tentatively at its October 13 meeting. The Colorado Office of Emergency Management awarded the Town a Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery to fund the project.

Contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587 or visit www.estes.org/scottponds for more information. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.estes.org/news, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Mayor To Host Monthly Coffee-Chat October 7 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, October 7 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701.

Feedback Needed For Hazard Mitigation Plan Update The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, along with local jurisdictions and special districts across the county, is currently in the process of updating the Larimer County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Community members are encouraged to take a brief survey related to this project at www.larimerhmp2016.com/home/su rveys. For more information on this project, please visit the project website www.larimerhmp2016.com.

Town Begins Winterizing Parks And Landscaped Areas This Week The Town of Estes Park's Public Works staff began the annual winterization of all Town-owned parks and landscaped areas this week. This includes aerating turf, dividing and pruning perennials, blowing out irrigation systems, pulling and turning annual beds and pruning trees and their branches to clear the way for snow plows. Staff will begin with the outlying parks and work their way into the downtown area. Weather permitting, the work is estimated to be complete by November 1, 2015.

For more information, please contact the Parks Division at 970-577-3783.

Public Meetings Regarding November Election There will be public meetings at the following dates and times for the public to come and learn and ask questions about the Estes Valley Community Center Election this November.

The meetings will be held in the George Hix Room at U.S. Bank (363 Elkhorn Avenue, 970-586-4412).

• Saturday October 3, 2015 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Monday October 5, 2015 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

• Wednesday October 7, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

• Tuesday October 13, 2015 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 2, 2015

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

On September 18 at 11:30 p.m. police stopped a 40 year old male driver from Estes Park for speeding at Hillside Lane and Big Thompson Ave. The driver showed signs of impairment and was unable to perform roadside maneuvers consistant with a sober driver. The driver was found to have a BrAC of .216 and he was charged with DUI, DUI per se and speeding and was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On September 21 at 12:14 p.m. police were called to 184 E. Elkhorn Ave. on a report of a theft. Upon arrival police charged a 24 year old Estes Park female with theft. She was issued a summons and later released.

On September 21 at 3:26 p.m. police received a report of a iPhone theft at 110 W. Elkhorn Ave. (Lonigans). Surveillance video showed a Hispanic male remove the iPhone off the table of the female theft victim. Police are asking for help in this case, if you have any information to share about this theft, please call the EPPD non emergency phone number at 586-4000. Callers may remain anonymous.

On September 24 at 4:03 p.m. police arrested a passenger from a traffic stop at 200 Old Man Mountain Lane. The 36 year old transient was found to be wanted on a warrant from the Loveland Police Dept. on a $300 bond. She was taken into custody and transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On September 24 at 10:22 p.m. a 21 year old Estes Park male turned himself in at the Estes Park Police Dept. at 170 MacGregor Ave. The male was wanted on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and identity theft out of Canyon City. He was booked and then transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On September 25 at 4:37 p.m. police received a REDDI report of a driver on W. Highway 34 who was weaving into oncoming traffic. Police had the license plate information of the vehicle which was owned by a 54 year old Estes Park male. Police waited in the driveway of the driver and when he arrived, he opted for a blood test to determine BAC. He was arrested and charged with DUI. On September 27 at 2115 Fall River Road police received a report of an overnight vehicle trespass of an unattended, unlocked vehicle. Items were missing from the car and at this time, there are no suspects and no leads. Police are asking for help in this case, if you have any information to share about this theft, please call the EPPD non emergency phone number at 586-4000.

Callers may remain anonymous.

On September 27 at 5:06 p.m. police were called to a vehicle trespass at 300 E. Wonderview Ave. at the Knoll parking lot. The vehicle window had been broken out and items were stolen from the car.

Police are asking for help in this case, if you have any information to share about this theft, please call the EPPD non emergency phone number at 586-4000.

Callers may remain anonymous.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

September 20 At 12:32 P.m. the EVFPD was paged to Rockwell St./Moraine Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:06 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 670 Pinewood Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

September 21 At 12:54 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 900 block of Big Thompson Ave. for a MVA. At 8:41 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 3340 Rockwood Ln. for an odor investigation.

September 22 At 3:28 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 800 MacGregor Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:48 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 490 Moraine Ave. for a motorcycle accident.

At 4:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 501 Pole Hill Rd. for a fire alarm.

September 23 At 4:58 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2515 Tunnel Rd. to assist the Estes Park

Ambulance.

At 8:40 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 157 Cleve St. for a gas leak.

September 24 At 5:02 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2100 Fall River Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 5:21 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to Fish Creek Rd./Carriage Dr. for an MVA. At 12:19 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to an illegal burn.

At 5:28 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 755 Elm Rd. for alarms going off.

September 25 At 12:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 541 Lone Pone Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 12:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 561 Big Thompson Ave. for an MVA. September 26 At 11:06 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 221 Big Horn Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 11:27 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1040 N. Saint Vrain Ave. for an MVA. At 12:38 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 134 W. Elkhorn Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:12 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 172 MacGregor Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:41 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1747 Raven Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

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Estes Park Medical Center Announces Interim CEO By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Mark Gregson has been selected to serve as Estes Park Medical Center’s Interim Chief Executive Officer as announced by the Park Hospital Board of Directors. Gregson will serve as the Interim CEO while the District Board selects a replacement for former CEO, Brian Herwig and began work on September 28, 2015.

Gregson brings to the interim position 21 years of healthcare management experience. He has been in

interim positions since 2005 and served at 15 different health care organizations and has vast knowledge and experience in small and large hospitals from all over the United States including Arizona, California, Washington, and North Carolina. Gregson received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Business Administration from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan and his MBA in Health and Hospital Administration from

the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

“We are pleased that Mark has accepted the position as Interim CEO,” said Diana Van der Ploeg, President of the Park Hospital Board of Directors. “He has proven to be a highly-effective interim executive with extensive experience, and we look forward to benefiting from his expertise and leadership.”

Mark Gregson

Glen Haven Fire Board Election Is October 14 The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors consists of the Fire Chief and not less than three nor greater than twelve elected Directors. Each Director serves a two year term. Terms are staggered to allow continuity with respect to Board experience.

The current Board has twelve Directors.

Seven of the Directors terms expire at the end of 2015. The Board’s Bylaws require elections be publicly announced and be held during what is termed "The Annual Meeting." This year’s Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday October 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Haven Firehouse. This meeting will conduct an election to fill the open positions, in addition to selecting next year’s officers.

Currently the following Glen Haven individuals are seeking re-election for another two year term: Dwayne Ballard – County Road 43 Jim Broomfield – Dunraven Glade Sara Fink – Fox Creek Tony Fink – Fox Creek Tom Housewright – County Road 43 Mary Nolan – Elkridge Drive If anyone wishes to have their name added to the ballot to join the Board of Directors for a two year term, please contact Dwayne Ballard, Board Secretary, at (970) 577-1374 or e-mail him at ghavfd@msn.com. The Board generally meets in the evening on the 2nd Wednesday of every other month, for a total of six meetings per year. Additional meetings may be held as required.

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epnews.com Know what I miss? Having a landline. I long to hear that happy beep from the answering machine when I walk in the door, signaling that someone was thinking of me while I was away. That beep was like having a loved one greet me at the door with open arms saying, “Welcome home! I missed you.”

I miss the saved messages that I could play back months later: my sister Alice’s family in California singing the traditional Polish happy birthday song—in Polish, or my sister Janet’s family in Georgia singing in four-part harmony (sort of). I can listen on my cell phone today, but back then there was a delight in simply touching one button (not a code on a smudgy screen) and hearing familiar voices bounce about the kitchen, again and again, as many times as I wanted to hear them.

I used to say there oughta be a law that everyone had to have an answering machine. It was so much more convenient to leave a voice message than to have to call back—dialing a number multiple times throughout the day until someone finally answered. It was downright inconsiderate not to have one. But there were people who refused to give in to that newfangled technology because they wanted to talk voice-to-voice, not via a cold, impersonal recording machine.

Now we are instantly reachable, even when we don’t want to be. We can leave our phones behind—temporarily, or turn them off—for a while, but I don’t know anyone who has the self-control to ignore his phone for an entire day, or for several days. What if the children need us? What if someone tied Grandma to the roof of the car and went on vacation?

How can I post a photo of the meal I just had if I don’t have my phone with me?

We’re addicted.

Remember when we actually dialed a phone, after hearing the dial tone? Then it rang or we got a busy signal if the line was tied up. The phone had a cord that got tangled, or stretched when we pulled it as far as we could in an attempt to have a private conversation away from parental or sibling ears. We could literally hang up, using a little extra force for emphasis when necessary. Long distance cost extra but it was cheaper on Sunday afternoons and weekdays after 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.

That was back when we memorized phone numbers. I can recite the number of our house in Wheaton, Illinois, where we lived from 1963 to 1973, but I can’t tell you my mom’s cell phone number today. And if we didn’t have the number memorized, we looked it up in a phonebook. Remember those?

Not so long ago phone numbers were public—listed in a phonebook—deliv-

ered to your door. For free. Without your even asking. Today we can’t find a phonebook if we wanted to. And I want to.

Now we’re saving trees by not printing all those directories but we’re losing our sanity trying to find phone numbers online. It’s nearly impossible— unless you pay someone else to do it for you. And cell phone numbers aren’t listed! How are we to get in touch with our long-lost college roommate if her number—or address—isn’t listed and she got rid of her landline like I did? And she isn’t on Facebook. Or Twitter. Or Instagram. Or Pinterest.

In years past we had two ways of reaching someone: the slow method of handwriting a letter and sending it via the U.S. Postal Service, or the quicker method which was placing a phone call. (Prior to the corded phones I grew up with, people called via party lines, which meant every neighbor and his dog could listen in on the conversation.) Nowadays, to make sure we get heard, we have to post our message on our social media of choice, then we call, text, send an e-mail, and if we’re nostalgic, send a letter via snail mail. And still we probably won’t get a response.

It used to be, we could call and talk to two people at once: one on the upstairs phone, one downstairs. Or one in the kitchen, one in the family room. With mobile phones, it doesn’t work that way.

Somebody can turn on his phone’s speaker so everyone in the room can hear and voices are amplified through the device, but people tend to shout at a phone set on speaker, and the voices coming out of the device is distorted and tinny. The intimacy of a conversation on the old landline phones is lost. It’s just not the same.

I do enjoy the convenience of having a cell phone even though it is not so very convenient much of the time. Because it is my only mode of telecommunication, I must have it with me at all times or I risk missing a call (heaven forbid). This is difficult when I am not wearing pockets.

And if I lose use of my phone (I’m afraid to say it lest I jinx my good luck of not having lost or broken my device), I will be completely cut off from everyone.

Granted, there’s still e-mail and Skype, but they only work when both parties have access to the Internet.

Today I can make and receive calls anywhere, anytime, and text when calling isn’t opportune. Nonetheless, I miss my old landline, and seeing my name—and yours—in the phonebook.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

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when photographing, use your zoom, give them room.

Watch And Enjoy Elk Rut In Safety By: Kris Hazelton

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

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

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

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

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

Never, ever imitate an elk call or bugle during the rut. This can endanger you and the elk.

Please respect private property. Elk

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

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

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

Remember – elk are wild animals. Be aware and be respectful. View quietly from a safe distance. Never attempt to

Out in the open with no protection or place to escape to is risky business. Be sure not to turn your back on any elk, and also be sure your escape route is not the lake. Elk go into the water regularly!

Common sense is required to be safe around any wild animal. The local elk in Estes Park have become accustomed to the presence humans, so at times they may seem tame, but they are not! They are wild, free roaming animals and can be extremely protective of their young and each other. Our town welcomes all visitors to enjoy the uniqueness of being able to watch elk, but it is very important to realize that these wild animals are extremely unpredicable and can suddenly run towards people and even attack without provocation. Be safe, don’t take chances! Photo above illustrates what not to do.

Often times it’s the younger bulls that can be the most dangerous. They appear frustrated and can lash out at unsuspecting objects including cars and people. In 2002 we captured this image of a bull taking out his frustration with the famous Samson bronze statue in Estes Park.

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The recipient of a big bull elk attack was way to close for his own safety. This is the moment just before this man was gored by the elk’s antlers. Photos by Estes Park resident Marci Bowden.

Bull Elk Attack By: Kris Hazelton

Estes Park residents say it all of the time, “Did you see how close that person got to the herd of elk?! Someone is going to get hurt one of these days!”

Well that day happened last Sunday when a man got way too close to a herd of elk, trying to capture video of the rut action. The incident happened right off of Highway 34 near the Visitor’s Center.

Despite being warned by many stunned onlookers, the man was actually amidst the herd standing just inches from cows and a very large bull with huge antlers. The bull who is pumped up on testosterone and in the midst of the rut season, spotted this man in an orange tshirt who was way too close to his harem and the bull quickly turned and charged at the man, knocked him down and gored him in the back and side.

Local resident Marci Bowden and her family witnessed the attack and they took these photos. Marci said, “The bull turned at him, then walked away, then turned again and charged at him. A car drove by right when the actual goring happened but we saw him get up and he gave us a thumbs up but he was stumbling and holding his back. When he finally removed his hand, I saw the three

bloody spots and called 911.”

The man was rushed to the hospital by Estes Park ambulance, there has been no information available about the extent of his injuries.

Estes Park Police confiscated the man’s camera and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are investigating the incident and he could now be facing charges for harassing wildlife.

According to CPW, it is their policy to put an animal down that has injured a person but since they are not 100% sure which herd bull this was, the bull will not be killed.

When something like this happens, the person who is too close to wildlife not only risks injury to themselves, they risk the animal having to be put down for something it was doing naturally and the people around the area are also at risk.

People must always remember to keep a safe distance between themselves and elk so that the elk are relatively undisturbed, and that people remain relatively safe. Unfortunately, there are always a number of people who are either unaware of or choose to ignore this common sense safety measure. If the animals you are observing appear jumpy or nervous, you are too close. Most problems that occur between the public and elk usually come about when tourists try to get too close to get a better photo or video or worse yet, a selfie. More often than not, a herd bull elk attending to his harem of cows will false charge anyone who gets too close and send them running for the protection of the nearest tree, structure or vehicle. However, on rare occasions such as this, bulls decide against the false charge and people are injured.

Please let this be a lesson to us all to not approach the wildlife! For all photographers and videographers, give them room, use your zoom. Observe animals from a safe distance—safe for you and safe for the animals. You can get “close” by using binoculars, a spotting scope, or a camera with a telephoto lens.

See more safety tips on preceding page.

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Free Residential Slash Collection Days In October To help you prepare for the coming wildfire season, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hosting two slash drop-off events. From 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. on October 17th and 18th, property owners within the fire district are encouraged to bring slash to the Town of Estes Park property located at 640 Elm Road.

Appropriate materials (outlined below) can only be accepted inside the gated area during the designated times.

Please note that if guidelines are not followed, the Fire District may not be able to host future slash drop-off events.

Slash consists of non-commercial tree trimmings, small tree trunks and shrubs that have been removed to create or improve defensible space around structures.

Materials accepted: • Branches/tree trimmings • Small tree trunks • Shrubs (no root balls) NOT acceptable: • Pine needles, cones and other small yard debris • Stumps

• Flood debris • Material from businesses/commercial sites EVFPD extends thanks to the volunteers working these events and to the Town of Estes Park for providing the drop-off location and assistance with moving materials.

from under decks and in corners of structures.

• Mow grass and weeds around structures.

• Prune tree branches to eliminate the possibility of fire reaching the branches.

• Remove any small tree or shrub from under large trees to eliminate a ladder for fire up to the tree branches.

• Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from any structure.

• Post reflective house numbers at the edge of the road so they are clearly visible both day and night.

• Make sure the driveway is at least 12 feet wide and all tree branches are cleared to a height of 14 Start improving the defensible space feet to allow emergency response vehiaround your home now! cles safe access to all structures.

Fire fighters appreciate all the work To have a Residential Firewise Risk property owners do to reduce wildfire Assessment completed for your prophazards before there is an immediate erty, please contact the Fire District at threat. Once a wildfire threatens an area, 970-577-0900. there isn’t time to do this important mitiEPNEWS Photos gation work. Here are some actions you can take to create a Firewise home with surrounding defensible space.

• Thin continuous tree and brush cover around all structures.

• Clean out gutters and roof areas where pine needles collect.

• Clean pine needles and other debris

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“The Dinner Party� By Neil Simon Coming To Hempel Auditorium

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Imagine being invited to a mysterious dinner party, only to find your ex-spouse in attendance! Now triple that scenario, and you will have the hilarious set up for the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies' upcoming production, The Dinner Party by Neil Simon. Watch the fun (and drama)

ine their past relationships and re-consider their contributions to each relationship's demise.

Local talent includes: Larry Tyson as Albert Donay, Michael Petri as Claude Pichon, Michael Dzik as Andre Bouville, Kathy Littlejohn as Gabrielle Buonocelli,

unfold at Hempel Auditorium (YMCA of the Rockies) on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 on October 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 on October 18th and 25th.

Susan Henshaw directs The Dinner Party, the 31st play written by Simon.

Early arrivers to an upscale French restaurant do not know each other or why they have been invited to dinner.

The host does not appear, but soon it becomes apparent that each invitee's former spouse is on the guest list. Six people--three formerly-married couples--have an opportunity to exam-

Michelle Taylor as Yvonne Fouchet, Sandra Hofmann as Mariette Levieux. and Iris Blair as Understudy.

Tickets for all performances are available online at the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies website www.FineArtsGuild.org or at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn. Adult tickets are $12 and 18 & under youth tickets are $6. Seniors 62+ are $10. One dollar is added for online sale orders.

Enjoy a light-hearted look at the human condition in and out of love. See you there.

Estes Valley Model Railroaders Meeting A meeting of the Estes Valley Model Railroaders will be held Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

We are a sociable group who welcome visitors from all age groups to attend a meeting and meet new friends who love trains as much as you do!

The Estes Valley Model Railroaders Club has been active in Estes Park for many years. You might have heard about our successful Rails in the Rockies Model Railroad Show which occurs each February on President’s Day Weekend.

The next show will be February 13 and 14, 2016 at the Estes Park Conference

Center adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. This will be our 18th year of fun for serious modelers, train buffs and family fun.

Wednesday night’s meeting will host a program being put on by all club members. It is our time to share adventures, discoveries, trips, photos, projects, other hobbies‌.you name it. It’s our way of getting to know each other and maybe learn something new about each other.

Please join us and if you can’t, but want more information, send us an email at info@railsintherockies.org and a club member will contact you.

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Fire Station Open House And Community Pancake Breakfast

Join the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) for a free pancake breakfast and open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. Fire District volunteers and staff will be serving up breakfast from 8-11 a.m., providing station tours and hands-on fire safety activities. The Dannels Fire Station is located at 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave. In 2015, National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10th. This year’s theme is “Hear the beep where you sleep – Every Bedroom Needs A Working Smoke Alarm!” EVFPD volunteers and staff will be visiting the elementary, middle school, pre-schools, senior center and local churches teaching about fire life-safety, they’ll be teaching about smoke alarms, stopdrop-cover and roll, tools are not toys, 911, exit drills in the home, fire science and firefighting as a career choice.

Among the smoke alarm and fire escape plan tips firefighters will emphasize are: • Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it.

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

• Test alarms every month by pushing the test button.

• Replace smoke alarm batteries twice a year, when you change your clocks.

• Every home needs a fire escape plan.

• Include a primary and secondary exit route from each room in your home.

• Be sure to include a Safe Meeting Place outside of your home.

• Practice your plan twice a year, going all the way through to gathering at your Safe Meeting Place and pretending to call 9-1-1.

The History - Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate what’s known as the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic event in 1871 in which a massive fire killed 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.

That same fateful night, the worst recorded forest fire in North American history raged through Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, destroying millions of dollars worth of property and timberland, and taking between 1,200 and 2,400 lives.

Although Fire Prevention Week focuses on structural fire safety, when living in a Wildland/Urban Interface area, we need to also embrace wildfire mitigation and the creation of home defensible space. EVFPD offers free residential Firewise risk assessments throughout the year. Call 970577-0900 to schedule an appointment.

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) selects a theme for Fire Prevention Week to address a current trend or need. According to the latest NFPA research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half.

Meanwhile, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

EVFPD joins fire departments across the country in supporting Fire Prevention Week and educating the public on the importance of fire lifesafety in the home. Be sure to stop by the fire station on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8-11 a.m.

8th Annual YMCA 5K Turkey Trot The 8th annual YMCA of The Rockies 5K Turkey Trot will take place Thursday, November 26th race starts at 8:00 a.m. Hempel Building at the Estes Park Center.

Come join us on Thursday, November 26th at 8:00 a.m. for our 8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. A free will donation will be accepted to support our summer day camp scholarship program.

Dogs are welcome, but must be on a six-

foot leash at all times.

Pre-registration is now open online: ymcarockies.org/events.

Day of registration will open at 7:00 a.m. at the Hempel Program building which is located directly North of Sweet Memorial.

Membership prizes will be awarded to: • 1st place female • 1st place male • 1st place child under 16 • Door prizes will also be drawn

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League Of Women Voters To Hold Voter Forums The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be hosting two Voter Forums for the public in October: the 8th and the 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room.

On October 8th, the League will offer a forum on the upcoming issues that will be on the November 3rd ballot. The League will provide information and will answer questions on the statewide measure, Proposition BB, Retail Marijuana Taxes. In addition, a representative from the Support Our Community Center will be presenting details on the proposed Estes Valley Community Center and the two Ballot initiatives, Ballot Issue 4C and

4D, which, if passed, will fund the project. There also will be a presentation on the other side of having a Community Center.

On October 15, the League has invited the Estes Park School District School Board to join the community for an open discussion on the future direction of the school district and the new school board.

An election was originally planned for November because four of the five current board members were either up for reelection or term-limited. Because only four people including one incumbent ex-

pressed interest in running for the school board, the District decided to forgo the election and the four candidates will be appointed to the openings.

In spite of the decision to cancel the election, The League and the School Board thought it was important for the public to have the opportunity to meet the new board and to hear their thoughts on the challenges, opportunities and priorities of the district going forward. Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on October 15th in the Town Board Room for this important meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at these two informative meetings.

Larimer County Workforce Job Workshop October 7 Save the date! On Wednesday October 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC) will partner with The Estes Valley Library to host a free workshop, "Three Secrets to Job Search Success" in the Wasson room at the Estes Valley Library.

Are you looking for a job or just need a career change? Are you someone who prefers using a map, rather than wanth

dering around looking for your destination? Then this workshop is for you!

Following this workshop, you will know what steps you need to take to make your job search effective and which Workforce Center services that can help you accomplish your career goals.

Those interested need to register for the workshop by visiting the Library

website calendar and navigating to the October 7th date at estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling the library at (970) 5868116, extension 3. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with the local Employment Specialist, Kelly Murray, please call 970577-2152 or email, kmurray@larimer.org.

The Estes Park Woman’s Club Meeting The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet Wednesday, October 14 at the View Crags Lodge at 11:30 a.m. for their $18 noon luncheon. The luncheon will be followed by the program presented by Kurtis Kelly as Joe Mills, an Estes Park legend. Reservations may be made by contacting Pat Pickering at 586-5510 on or before Friday October 9th.

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Apply To Become An Estes Arts District Board Member The three-year grassroots effort of local artists, business owners, non-profit organization members, and interested Estes Valley residents has resulted in formation of a Creative Arts District, officially now named the Estes Arts District.

Initially, the Arts District task force joined the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce as a special interest group.

Task force members gathered input at a town-wide meeting then worked with a strategic planning consultant to establish mission, vision, and values statements as well as goals.

In early summer, a steering committee made up of art businesses, art organizations, artists, business people replaced the task force and pushed the Estes Arts District further. Committee members have volunteered hundreds of hours toward establishing the Estes Arts District as a non-profit corporation with the State of Colorado. Paperwork to this end has been filed.

The Estes Arts District steering committee is now seeking candidates for its first Board of Directors. The deadline for submitting applications is October 16, 2015 and the term for this first Board is one year.

The Estes Arts District will face many challenges in the upcoming year. These challenges include maximizing community support and creating a five-year strategic plan that ensures funding sustainability. Estes Park has a rich, varied arts community and an exciting future as an arts district.

Summary of legal duties: • Protect the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets including facility, people, and good will; and provide oversight for all activities that advance the nonprofit’s effectiveness and sustainability (legal "Duty of due care").

• Make decisions in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation, not in his or her self interest (legal "Duty of loyalty").

• Ensure the nonprofit obeys applicable laws and acts in accordance with ethical practices, adheres to its stated corporate purposes, and promotes activities that advance its mission (legal "Duty of obedience").

The Board shall commit to: • Determine the organization’s mission and purpose.

• Select the Executive Director.

• Support and evaluate the Executive Director.

• Set policies and ensure effective plan-

ning.

• Ensure proper record keeping and storage of all official documents including, but not limited to: meeting minutes, by-lays, board actions, tax documents, donations, donor records, etc.

• Determine and monitor the organization’s programs and services.

• Ensure adequate financial resources.

• Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight.

• Build a competent board.

• Ensure legal and ethical integrity.

• Enhance the organization's public standing.

• Participate/Serve on special committees as needed.

• Access its own performance.

• Attend regularly scheduled board meetings and special events.

Time Commitment: • Regularly scheduled board meetings = monthly first year (TBD after year one).

• Annual Meeting = one per year • Special Events = attend when possible to support organization’s programs.

• Fund Raising Events = TBD by board.

Participation by board members to recruit friends, business associates and others to support the organization is highly desirable.

Board Members should also consider their own personal financial commitment to the Estes Arts District. It is recommended that the board determine a minimal annual level of financial participation required by each board member.

Acceptable forms of donations will be determined by the board and may include cash, services or gifts in kind.

The board member job description and an application are available on the EAD website at http://www.estesartsdistrict.org/ and on the Cultural Art Center of Estes Park website at http://www.estesarts.com/.

Please email online applications to info@estesartsdistrict.org.

Applications can also be picked up and dropped off at Cultural Art Center of Estes Park (423 W Elkhorn Ave # A) and Greg Miles' Studio Fine Art & Framing (541 Big Thompson, Suite G -- back of Reel Mountain Theater, next door to chiropractor office) or the Estes Park Library. Deadline for application submission is October 16th. We look forward to great things in 2016.

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Don’t Miss “First Friday” Art Event

There’s new energy going on in the creative arts scene in Estes Park. Besides the formation of the new Creative Arts District in the Estes Valley, there are a few local businesses who are working to create a stronger local arts culture.

Sure, Denver has a thriving “First Friday” art event – where the public strolls through galleries to view art and meet the artists; and so does Santa Fe; and so does Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and more. First Friday is becoming a big event across the country . . . so it’s time Estes Park got in on the act.

Three local galleries, Aspen and Evergreen, The Studio Fine Art & Framing, and Images of RMNP are now creating a stronger culture of art and art appreciation in the Estes Valley by hosting their own “First Friday” events.

The intent is to create a stronger creative arts culture, and the method is by creating a fun, social gathering where you not only get to see new art but

get to meet the artists - and in some cases, watch them work.

Aspen and Evergreen (356 E. Elkhorn Ave.) starts off the evening today, October 2nd at 5 p.m., with their “meet the artist” event, lasting until 7 p.m. and featuring music and refreshments.

The Studio Fine Art & Framing (541 Big Thompson Ave. in middle Stanley Village) kicks off the night at 5:30 with a few participating artists painting on site.

Music and refreshments are offered as well, and the event ends at 8 p.m.

Images of RMNP (203 Park Lane) features the photographs of Eric Stensland and will remain open until 8 p.m.

The public is invited and encouraged to visit these three fine galleries and help create more of a “fine art” culture in the Estes Valley.

Photos of Studio Fine Art & Framing by Greg Miles.

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The Amazing Kerry Aiken Retires In October By: Sarah Pita

Estes Park, September 28, 2015 Anyone who has been a child or a parent in the Estes Valley in the last 25 years knows that Story Time with Kerry Aiken is always fun. Since 1991, Kerry has hosted thousands of Story Times. Five a week, every week, year round.

Each is a little different. All of them are fun, funny, interactive, and engaging. Many of them involve puppets. For much of that time, she has worked with Melanie Kozlowski. The dynamic between Kerry and Melanie is so loose and so seamless, and the two women are so clearly having fun, it is impossible to resist. They crack each other up, they crack the children up, they even crack the parents up. They’ve been variously described as a “well-oiled machine,” and “the Laverne and Shirley of the library world”—a description that belies the meticulous preparation and rich educational content of each program.

Kerry began working for the Estes Park library in 1991, three months before the library moved out of its original building in Bond Park. It’s hard to imagine someone more perfectly suited to the job. Kerry knew she wanted to work with children from an early age, playing teacher with scavenged mimeograph sheets from the trash when she was eight years old. She taught for eight years (third grade, fourth grade, and Talented and Gifted) at schools in Iowa before she and her husband Bob, a professional puppeteer, decided that they wanted to work full-time with puppets. First in Iowa, and then in Colorado, they did weeklong residency programs at schools throughout the state. Their daughter, Eva, traveled with them.

In time, the travelling started to get old. Kerry, Bob, and Eva liked Estes Park, and moved here to open a year-round puppet theater. Unfortunately, this did not work well with Estes Park’s seasonal economy—but, in 1991, the Estes Park Library needed an assistant youth librarian. Kerry was assistant until 1995, when the supervisor position opened.

As Kerry recalls, she was competing against applicants with MLS degrees. Her secret weapon was… an alligator puppet. Kerry answered the interview questions as herself, but as she was leaving the room, the alligator popped its head up over her shoulder. “Hire this woman!” it exclaimed. They did.

Back then, Story Time was for preschoolers only. Babies and their mothers sat behind a curtain while the

children learned. Kerry did away with the curtain, making Story Time an experience all could share. She also brought in songs, dances, puppets, toys, and lots of humor. Kindergarten teacher Anne Leija, whose own children started coming to Story Time when they were a week old, says Story Time prepares kids for school, as they learn simple, necessary things like rhymes and counting, how books work, and how to sit still and listen—not to mention a love of books.

Nancy Johnson, director of Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley, adds that Story Time gets moms and children in the door of the library, and that a visit to the children’s room flows naturally afterward, with its warm social space and its wonderful books and toys to check out. Not only preschoolers, but their parents, are able to find friends and community, and many local moms credit story time with introducing them and their children to the people who become their

of books for an elementary school student who can’t think of what to read next, or put together a stack of books on a certain subject for any teacher who asks for them. She and Melanie have also brought many of their programs to other libraries throughout the state.

For elementary school students, Kerry works with the school librarians to bring the resources of the bigger world to our small town. Over the years, she has arranged school visits from some of the most highly regarded authors and illustrators in children’s literature, including, in recent years, Paul Zelinsky, Marla closest friends.

Frazee, Will Hillenbrand, Gordon Korman, and MarKerry and Melanie also bring Story Time to all of garet Peterson Haddix. After school offerings include the Estes Park daycares and preschools. Brenda regular visits from magicians, puppeteers, scientists, and Humphrey, who runs the preschool at the elementary even the Denver Zoo. In summer, there is Passport to school, describes the impact Kerry has on children in Reading, a three-day camp she and Melanie developed her program: “Children who are very shy shout out that is open to grade-school students and which features answers to Kerry's puppets. Children who rarely pick a different country each day. Participants are able to taste up a book by choice are suddenly asking for the book different foods, learn crafts and games, and even learn a they heard Miss Kerry read in class. Children who few words in different languages. Beloved annual events have no language find a way to communicate by actlike Poetry Café and the ICE Awards also reflect Kerry’s ing out stories they had watched our "librarian ladies" creativity in finding new ways to teach kids to love to act out. Because of Kerry, our town is more liter- read. ate, and more friendly.”

Kerry is retiring in October. It is truly inspiring to conKerry is appreciated throughout the community, sider all the lives Kerry Aiken has touched in her years at and throughout Colorado, for her willingness to the Estes Valley Library. We’ve all been enriched by her help fellow educators. When asked to provide positive, joyous personality, and her energetic, goofy training or a program, says Nancy Almond of sense of humor. Thank you, Kerry, for your years of selfEstes Valley Investment in Childhood Success, less service and all you’ve done to make our town such a Kerry’s response is always “Oh please, can I?” She’s great place for kids! never too busy to help. She’ll eagerly provide a list

Fall colors at Bear Lake in RMNP.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900

Oct 2 – Oct 16, 2015

EVENTS Oct 3-4: Elk Fest. Bond Park.

10 am Oct 3: Rut Run 5K. Bond Park. 9 am. (Race Day Registration 8:30 am at Town Hall.)

Oct 10-11: Surprise Sidewalk Sale. Elkhorn Avenue.

- Weekly on Tuesday: Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel.

6 pm.

MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, etc.

Oct 2: Pooch Plunge. Aquatic Center. 3 pm October 3: 1st Annual Fall Beer Dinner. The View Restaurant with Great Divide Brewing Co. Crag’s Lodge. 6:30 pm

Monday, October 5 Chicken fried streak, Mashed potatoes Country gravy, Corn, Cookie Tuesday, October 6 Oktoberfest Luncheon with music!

Advanced tickets required $6.50 / $8.50. German sausage, Sauerkraut & sandwich roll, German potato salad, Apple zucchini salad, German chocolate cake Wednesday, October 7 1:00 p.m. EPMC Long-Term Care Program. Chicken salad croissant, 3 bean salad, Tomato and cucumber salad, Cobbler Thursday, October 8 Spaghetti and meat marinara, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Cookie bar Friday, October 9 1:00 p.m. Fire Prevention Program.

Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cake

Oct 3: David Potter. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 7 pm Oct 4 & 11: Carter Sampson and Erik the Viking. Acoustic.

5 pm Oct 9: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm Oct 10: KC Groves and Oklahoma Jake. Acoustic. 7 pm Oct 16: Jill Cohn. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm - Weekly on Tuesday & Wednesday: James Davis.

Spanish and Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm - Weekly on Thursday: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm - Weekly on Wednesday: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9 pm

- Weekly: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bob Smallwood.

Folk. Crag’s Lodge. 7 pm - Weekly on Friday & Saturday: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 pm THEATRE Oct 4: Big Screen Football Buffet: Denver vs. Minnesota.

Historic Park Theatre. 2:25 pm Oct 11: Big Screen Football Buffet: Denver vs. Los Angeles. Historic Park Theatre.

2:25 pm SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

Evening & Ranger-Led Programs. Offered daily. For more info, call 970-586-1206.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations, and registration, call 970-586-3262.

Oct 2-3: Banding Boreal & Saw-whet Owls: A Service Learning Seminar. 6 pm Oct 3, 5, 8-10, 12, 15-16: Elk Expeditions. 4:30 pm Oct 4: Photographing Elk and Aspen. 6:30 am EXHIBITS

- Weekly: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint while enjoying drinks.

Murphy’s Resort. Monday & Wednesday at 6 pm. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm - Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies, fishing talk, and tasty brews. Rock Inn. 6 pm ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park – visit the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational activities and more!

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Oct 2: Fall Art Fling & Colorado Whiskey Tasting. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery. 5 pm - Plein Air Rockies 2015.

Cultural Arts Council Gallery.

Continues through October 25.

- Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through October 4.

- “Western Light” Fine Arts Show. Earthwood Collections.

Continues through October 31.

EP SEPTEMBER CLIMATIC DATA

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PHASES OF THE MOON

Full Moon Sept. 27th

Last Quarter Oct. 4th

New Moon Oct. 12th

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THE SECURITY OF IMPRISONMENT Charles Dickens wrote about a man who had been in prison for many years. Undoubtedly this man often longed for freedom from his dungeon of despair and hopelessness. Finally, the day of his liberation arrived. He was led from his gloomy cell into the bright and beautiful and free world. He momentarily gazed into the sunlight, then turned and walked back into the prison, and to his cell. He had become so comfortable with confinement that the thought of freedom was overwhelming. For him, the chains and darkness were a predictable security. It reminded me of a character in the movie Shawshank Redemption, Brooks Hatlan, played by James Whitmore. Brooks had been imprisoned for several decades and had become the prison librarian, enjoying the respect of the prison officials and convicts alike.

Upon being paroled, he couldn’t handle the prospect of freedom, checked into a nearby hotel and hanged himself.

For many people change is frightening. The sameness and predictability of what we have may be more comfortable than the uncertainty of change, even though that change might bring about better things. We often hear stories about people who are feeling trapped in their jobs and lives. And, yet, the comfort of at least knowing what is coming each day appears to be more attractive than the uncertainty of initiating change.

Contrast that with a man I know. He had a very successful dental practice in the Chicago area. He ‘got tired of looking into peoples’ mouths’, quit his successful practice and became a ‘handyman’ in Longmont.

He refused to be ‘imprisoned’ by even a ‘good’ work when he felt that there was something he would rather do, even though it involved certain financial…and other…sacrifices to launch out in a field that was new to him.

Others, however, have opted to try some new direction in their lives, only to find that they end up longing for the ‘good old days’ even with negative things attached to those ‘days’. Remember the people of Israel? Enslaved in Egypt they longed to be freed. God heard their cries and delivered them. But, very shortly, as they passed through the desert…on the way to the Promised Land…they were whining to go back to the familiar misery of slavery under Pharaoh. Like them, ‘going through a desert’ is often an integral part of getting to any ‘Promised Land’.

It happens in other aspects of life as well, doesn’t it? We see people who have become comfortable with living on welfare, who, upon being offered a job opportunity that would free them from the need for social ‘handouts’ and give them independence, refuse to take ‘the leap’ because they are afraid of change. We see it in social situations where people, after long affiliation with a certain crowd of people, begin to see some negative aspects of being closely related to that group, but, because that longstanding relationship has become so comfortable, are reluctant to move away…geographically or relationally…to form new, more positive friendships and relationships.

How do we move beyond such ‘imprisonments’? The first step in creating positive change is to identify what you want. What would an ideal situation be like? What kind of people would you be affiliated with?

What kind of an impact would you be making? How would it make a difference in the world? Fortunately, we are not ‘trapped’ in these situations of life. We have a choice: we can choose to walk in a new freedom – or we can choose to stay in our own private prison. Like the man in Dickens’ story, it’s tempting to become ‘secure’ even in negative situations. Yet, freedom comes only to those who are willing to surrender the security of imprisonment. Let’s live ‘free’!

(Bob)

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Meet Me @ The MuseumThe Artist Dave Stirling

The artist Dave Stirling.

Active in Estes Park from 1916 until 1971, many people like to share stories about local artist Dave Stirling (1888 – 1971). Stirling was not only known for his paintings, of which he claimed to

have created more than 30,000 during the span of his career, but he was also a colorful character.

Join Estes Park Museum Director Derek Fortini as he presents Stirling artifacts, recordings, photographs and original art from the Museum collection. Fortini will explain some biographical information on the local legend and share tall tales as well. For those of who knew Dave Stirling, be prepared to swap your own tales too!

The free program will take place on Monday, October 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum.

No reservations are necessary.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of Estes Park. Museum staff includes the community in their local history findings and current projects. Get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events. The Estes Park Museum is located at 200 Fourth Street. More information can be found at www.estes.org/museum.

Dave Stirling's “October Day,” 1939.

Stirling’s studio, the “Bugscuffle Ranch,” is now located within Rocky Mountain National Park boundaries, the "Studio in the Woods" was a must-see for many visitors to the area. Photos courtesy Estes Park Museum

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For Tues. Sept. 29 It was a rather sad day as this was our final day of play for the season. Where did the summer go? The weather was beautiful even through thunderstorms were in the forecast. The sky was almost cloudless and the Aspen glowed with their parting display for us. We played only nine holes as we had our closing luncheon at the end of our game. The play of the day was a game of T.O.E. Only the scores for that the holes start-

ing with that letter counted. We then used 1/4 of our handicap. The winners were: Flight #1-1st Place: Carrie Logan Flight #2-1st Place: Judy Cunningham Flight #3-1st Place M. Soby Flight #4-1st Place Charlene Hooyer 2nd Place: Lillian Szydlo 3rd Place: Tie between Nancy Fuller and Kay Tritico.

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Estes Park Museum Members To Enjoy A Movie Matinee Thanks to a generous monetary time for questions and comments begift, the Estes Park Museum fore moving to the next. No reservarecently digitized 37 of its tions are required to attend. film reels ranging from This event will require the use of the teens through the the entire museum, and for 1950s. For a special this reason, the gallery event on Thursday, will be closed to the October 15, Mupublic from 12:00 seum Members are to 5:00 p.m. It invited to watch porwill resume regutions of these films selected lar hours on Octoby staff to view in a roundber 16. Please call the robin style. As an added treat for Museum at 970-586this event, the newest art acquisition, a 6256 for questions about painting by Alfred Wands, will be on this exciting event. exhibition. Not a member? There’s Located at 200 Fourth Street, time to join! the Estes Beginning Park Muat $30 a seum is year, memopen bers enjoy Mondays special through events like Saturdays this movie from 10:00 matinee, a.m. until sneak pre5:00 p.m. views, and and SunA sample of the films that were put in digital media to view days advanced registration with modern equipment. from 1:00 for historip.m. uncal tours. Stop by the Estes Park Mutil 5:00 p.m. Beginning on November 1, seum at 200 Fourth Street or access the Museum will be open on Fridays www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org for and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 more information about becoming a p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 until 5:00 member. p.m. through April. The mission of the The movie matinee will be at 1:00 Estes Park Museum is to collect, interp.m. and repeat at 3:00 p.m. Each sespret and preserve local history, as well sion lasts about an hour and a half and as to present exhibits, programs and includes refreshments and popcorn. events for the education and benefit of There is no charge to attend, but Muresidents and visitors of all ages. seum membership is a must. Three For more information call the Estes theaters will be set-up and participants Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit will rotate in an organized fashion to the Museum’s website at view films at each station. Films will be www.estes.org/museum. Admission to about 15 minutes long and will allow the gallery is free.

Pieter Hondius Junior playing football with his pals.

A still from early footage of guests at the Elkhorn Lodge.

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League Of Women Voter’s Position On The State Ballot Initiative To The Editor: The League of Women Voters both educates and advocates for public policy issues. When advocating for issues, the League will only take a position if it has a program position associated with that issue, the issue has been thoroughly researched and studied, and consensus has been reached. In the case of the statewide ballot issue, Proposition BB, Retail Marijuana Taxes, that will appear on the November, 2015 ballot, the LWV Colorado, has taken the following position based on current program positions.

The LWVCO has taken the position of support on Proposition BB, Retail Marijuana Taxes. Vote “yes.”

The LWVCO Board based its support of Proposition BB on the following League Principle and Position.

LWVUS Principle: The League of Women Voters believes that responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people…

LWVCO Fiscal Position: Support ade-

quate and flexible funding of state government programs through an equitable tax system that is progressive and which incorporates social, environmental and economic goals.

Rationale: Proposition BB if approved would allow the state to spend the excise and sales tax revenue collected on retail marijuana in budget year 20142015 rather than refund it to taxpayers.

The tax dollars are to be used to regulate the industry, and regulation has added costs in both law enforcement and in the Department of Revenue. Voters have already overwhelmingly approved the taxes. The original constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana required the General Assembly to put a tax measure to the voters, and directed use for regulation and other state purposes. In particular, it specified that the first $40 million of taxes collected should be used for public school capital construction.

Jean McGuire, Voter Services – League of Women Voters of Estes Park

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Providing Care With Dignity Becky Curtin, RN, to present free program on skilled nursing care The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the Estes Park Medical Center Becky Curtin, RN will (EPMC) are colspeak about Long laborating to ofTerm Care Wednesfer a free program day, October 7 at on skilled nursing 1:00 p.m. at Senior care. The proCenter. gram will take place on Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

No sign up is needed; just drop in. Becky Curtin, Registered Nurse and Interim Director of Nursing at Prospect Park Living Center, will present this helpful program.

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Fire Prevention - Fire Marshal Marc Robinson To Present Free Program

The program, entitled “Providing Care with Dignity,” will discuss skilled nursing The Town care and the amenities and services availof Estes able at Prospect Park Living Center.

Park’s SenProspect Park is a skilled nursing facility ior Services adjacent to the Estes Park Medical Center.

Division Becky received her Bachelor of Science and the Nursing degree from Saint Xavier UniverEstes Valley sity in Chicago and has been a nurse for Fire Protec24 years. She has been at Estes Park Medtion District ical Center for 14 years and has broad exare collaboperience in Hospice, Home Health Care, rating to ofMedical Surgical Unit, Cardiac RehabiliMarc Robinson fer a free tation, and as the Director of Nursing at program on fire prevention. Fire MarProspect Park Living Center. shal Marc Robinson will share valuable For more information, please contact information about smoke alarms and the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) carbon monoxide detectors and the tim586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 ing and need to change batteries in deFourth Street, Monday through Friday vices. Marc will also provide information between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please on Wildland-Urban Interfacing which visit the Senior Services website at will offer participants helpful informawww.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive tion on how to protect home and propSenior Services news in your e-mail inerty from wildfires. box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

The program will take place on Friday, October 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. No sign up is needed; just drop in.

Marc Robinson joined the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) as our community’s Fire Marshal in November

2012. A Colorado native, Marc was most recently with the City of Thornton’s Fire Department as a Senior Fire Protection Engineer. He has more than 15 years of experience in a variety of fire and life safety capacities including suppression, prevention and public education.

As a Fire Marshal, Marc manages all aspects of fire and life safety code and standards for commercial and multifamily projects. He also provides public education, code interpretations and project evaluations for stakeholders including the technical review of developments, construction and fire protections systems. Marc believes that public education is the most important accept of reducing our community’s risk of fire and life-safety incidents.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Estes Park Medical Center Physical Therapist To Offer Fall Parkinson’s “Tune Up” Program

Sunday Morning Schedule 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship time in Anderson Hall

Evan Ginter 12th Grade Evan is left-handed and enjoys playing football, participating in track and being a member of he Environmental Club and FCA. In his spare time, Evan likes to play video games, go bowling and do some weight lifting.

Evan went to State his Freshman year in Cross Country and he was also awarded second team All-Conference as a football player during his Junior year in high school. Evan is proud of his 36,700 gamer score on XBox and that his fastest one mile run was 5:01.

Evan’s favorite quote is “Nothing is true,

everything is permitted.” Evan likes this quote because it shows what we believe is what’s true to us, and we may do what we wish with our lives but we have to live with the consequences.

After high school Evan plans to attend Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida and study Sports Marketing and Media.”

Evan is a huge fan of the Denver Broncos, Rockies and Nuggets and his favorite band is AC/DC. Reel Mountain Theater has also graciously donated two movie passes to our Student of the Week, Evan Ginter

By: Kerrie Hill

Beginning the week of October 5, 2015, The Estes Park Medical Center Rehabilitation Department will be offering appointments for a Parkinson’s specific therapy treatment program.

The program, entitled, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery will encompass six weeks with appointments available on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.

Bob Waldchen, Physical Therapist for Estes Park Medical Center will be providing the evaluations and treatments.

Waldchen received his degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore Medical School’s program in physical therapy. He has over 35 years of clinical experience treating geriatric inpatient, outpatient and skilled nursing settings. His clinical practice emphasis is in the treatment of movement disorders and Parkinson’s Disease and is certified in the Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program.

The Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program is a framework for treating people with Parkinson’s to improve physical performance. This is an evidence based, client centered program which uses exercise as medicine. Therapists are trained to address the key deficits of their clients with Parkinson’s to improve balance, movement, cardiovascular stamina and strength to increase independence and reduce falls.

This unique program has been shown by peer reviewed research to significantly reduce the disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s such as rigidity, slowness of movement, shuffling gait, and poor balance.

Persons who are interested in attending the tune up program, should contact their primary care physician to fax a physical therapy evaluation and treatment order to the rehabilitation department at 970-577-4336. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 970-577-4368. Each appointment is for individual patient therapy.

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The 17th Annual Elk Fest This Weekend In Bond Park To celebrate the annual elk rut and learn about the "wapiti," the Native American name for elk, Estes Park is set to host the 17th Annual Elk Fest in Bond Park and the surrounding area this weekend.

This free festival features bugling contests, a Cabela's Archery Range & Elk Camp, exhibits, the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, elk seminars, elk-inspired arts and crafts, Native American music, dancing and storytelling, elk-education bus tours, a children's' area with elk-themed activities, and a craft beer garden.

Vendors will display artwork, handmade elk-ivory jewelry, and will offer distinctive elk cuisine. Daily elk seminars at the festival explain the elk breeding season, or "rut," and describe elk biology and management. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Manager Rick Spowart will be on hand to tell the story of our most famous elk, Samson and the story of his poaching on this the 25th anniversary of his death. Representatives from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program will display on a gloved hand some of their magnificent rescued birds. It's amazing to see these majestic birds close up!

Step aboard one of the elk-education bus tours. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy will be participating in Elk Fest as

Schedule of Events: Saturday, October 3rd 9 a.m.: Rut Run 5K foot race.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Festival Open! Wallowing Hole Beer Garden, exhibits, snapshot seminars, commercial vendors, Rocky Mountain Raptors, Cabelas Archery & food vendors.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Kids Corral-kids hands-on activities and educational experiences.

11:00 a.m. - Native American Music and Storytelling with Danny Manyhorses.

11:00-4:00 p.m. “Elk of Estes Park” 20 minute film series, plays every hour on the hour in the Town Board Room.

12:30-2:30-p.m.: Live music from the Matt Skinner Band.

3:00-5:00 - Native American Music, Dancing and Storytelling with Danny Manyhorses and friends.

Sunday, October 4th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Festival Open! Wallowing Hole Beer Garden, exhibits, snapshot seminars, commercial vendors, Rocky Mountain Raptors, Cabelas Archery & food vendors.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Kids Corral-kids hands-on activities and educational experiences.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.-Live entertainment from Reintarnation Bluegrass.

11:00-3:00 p.m. “Elk of Estes Park” 20 minute film series, plays every hour on the hour in the Town Board Room.

11:30-12:30-Native American Music and Storytelling with Danny Manyhorses.

1-3 p.m.: Amateur Bugling Competition. Sign up next to stage one hour prior.

3:00-4:00 p.m.-Native American Music, Dancing and Storytelling with Danny Manyhorses and friends.

Schedule subject to change

a nonprofit and will be selling their Elk Expedition Tours onsite for Saturday and Sunday. Limited space will be available so registering ahead of time is highly encouraged.

Live country, rock and bluegrass music will light up the park Saturday with the Matt Skinner Band from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and on Sunday with Reintarnation from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

New in 2015, celebrate Elk Fest by participating in the 1st annual Rut Run 5K on Saturday, Oct. 3rd! Race day registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall. Entry for adults is $30, $25 for youth 14 and under and seniors 60 and older. Participants will start and finish at Bond Park with an elevation gain of 246 feet and will receive a long sleeve shirt, a one pint beer token (for those over 21) and a

breakfast burrito.

On Sunday from 1-3 p.m., amateurs will compete to see who can sound most like an elk bugling at the Elk Bugling Contest. Interested participants can register one hour ahead of time and go up on stage to show the crowd your talents.

Winners will be judged by crowd enthusiasm. Don’t miss Elk Fest this weekend!

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Zippity Zoo Farm Stand Opens At Snowy Peaks Winery And Tasting Room

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Loving Spirit Fundraiser Unites Young Artists And Local Gallery Owner

Shown left to right: Sally Richmond, Sasha Richmond, Makayla Fraley, Greg Miles, and Madison Fraley.

Zippity Zoo Farm Stand will open each Friday 11:00-2:00, from October 9th until December at Snowy Peaks Winery and Tasting Room. Fresh organic mushrooms, microgreens, winter veggies and alpaca products will be for sale. Samples of mushroom recipes will be cooked fresh for tasting.

Carl and Ann Bradbury, owners of Zippity Zoo, are familiar to many local residents since they have been vendors at the Estes Farmers Market for the last three years. Carl is known to many as The Mushroom Man because of the colorful mushroom hat that he sports at each market.

Candice and Erik Mohr, owners of Snowy Peaks Winery, have been in business for ten years and offer over 20 different Colorado wines for sampling and for sale. They are a small family owned operation using Colorado grown grapes

In preparation for the October 18 fundraiser for Loving Spirit, a local nonprofit that is changing the way we deal with grief and loss issues, Greg Miles, owner of The Studio Fine Art & Framto produce wines in Estes Park. Harvest ing, offered a workshop this weekend for season will coincide with the Friday market, so visitors can have a first-hand some of Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest artists to advance their skill levels. look at the fermentation process. To go The young artists are donating original along with a wide selection of wines, works of art to the benefit, some in they offer locally made artisan cheese, memory of their loved ones who have crackers and other gourmet foods. died. Miles is generously working with The Bradburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and the Mohrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are exthem to prepare their works for the cited to offer Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market fans an silent auction that will be part of the opportunity to extend the season into benefit, including donating the matting the fall. Besides mushrooms and wine being a terrific culinary combination, re- and framing for their pieces.

An accomplished artist himself, Miles cently there was a customer at the farmtaught the young protĂŠgĂŠs art techniques ers market who talked about the nutrias well as how to develop their individtional value of having them together. ual styles.

The young artists, Makayla Snowy Peaks Winery is located at 292 Fraley, Madison Fraley, Max Edwards Moraine Avenue and can be reached at and Sasha Richmond, are creating anior www.snowypeakswinery.com Zippity mal portraits, including: cats, dogs, a ferZoo Farm Stand can be reached at 970ret, a goat, and a peacock.

They are also 231-6444 or visit us at learning the healing power of giving in www.zippityzoobarnyard.com memory of a loved one.

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Watching them at work, Miles said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was great! These artists did beautiful work and we had a lot of fun!â&#x20AC;?

More fun is ahead for those who attend the benefit to be held at Black Canyon Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event room. Ticket purchasers will not only attend the wine reception and see the curated art show, but will also receive a piece of the art as each donated work will be given to the attendees.

Since its establishment this year, Loving Spirit has held four free workshops in Estes Park for grieving adults. More are scheduled, including two in October that will be held in Aurora, Colorado, focused on those who were injured or who lost loved ones in the 2012 theater shooting.

Because there are no paid staff members, more than 90% of all donations to Loving Spirit directly benefit the populations it serves.

For tickets to the Spirit of Art event, please call Rosemary Sloan at 970-4023048.

The Cultural Arts Council Upcoming Shows The Cultural Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abstractivityâ&#x20AC;? reservation deadline is October 3 with images and registration submission due October 10. Open to all visual artists. Both 2-D and 3-D media are acceptable, including oil, acrylic, water media, sculpture, pencil, fiber, ceramics, photography, wood, jewelry, pastel and mixed. Entry fee is $35 per artist. Maximum of three pieces per artist. Registration forms are available online at www.estesarts.com, at the CAC gallery at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. or contact CAC at 970-586-9203 or email: info@estesarts.com. An opening reception will be held November1 from 5-7 p.m.

The Plein Air Rockies â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall Colorsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; artists have been blessed with beautiful weather and will be handing in their new

works on October 6. Opening Reception for this refreshing exhibit will be October 10 from 5-7 p.m. The present PAR exhibit is ongoing until October 10 with the entire show closing on October 25.

Holiday Show-Call For Entries are now available for the Cultural Arts Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only exhibit. Members must be in good standing to participate. This exhibit will run from November 28 to January 3. Our annual Crossroads Christmas will be held on December 8.

Artists may show either 2-D and/or 3-D works and there is no entry free for artist members. We welcome anyone to become a member for $35 and become a supporter of and participant in this organization and enter in this Holiday Show. For further information, contact the CAC.

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Pumpkin And Pilsners Festival October 17 In Bond Park

Celebrate Fall at Families for Estes' 2nd annual Pumpkins and Pilsners Festival on October 17th in Bond Park from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pumpkins and Pilsners is a great event for everyone in the family. Entrance is free to this celebration of the autumn season which includes a kid's activity corner, free pony rides, face painting, tractor rides, pumpkin bowling, giant Jenga, a jump house and live music and food vendors.

Live music on the stage will include: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.-Just Jill 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Ran Off the Rooster 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.Chain Station 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.-Amplified Souls Purchase a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and sip on locally brewed seasonal beers from the Estes Park brewery and the Rock Cut Brewing Co. to help support the local non-profit organization, Families for Estes. Guests that purchase a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch will receive a coupon for $1 off a pint at the Barrel outdoor beer garden in down town Estes Park.

New to our event this year, we will be hosting a pumpkin carving/decorating competition. For just $5, enter your carved/decorated pumpkin in the competition at Bond Park between 11 a.m. and noon on the day of the event. Entries will be on display until 2 p.m. and judging will take place at 2:30 p.m. The winner of the competition will take home a family package for dinner and a movie here in Estes Park! Families for Estes would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the judges of our pumpkin carving/decoration competition which include: Lesta Johnson -EPMG, Town Administrator Frank Lancaster, Mayor Bill Pinkham, and Sue Pinkham from The Learning Place.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our Pumpkins and Pilsners sponsors: 1st Colorado Realty, Ed's Cantina and Grill, The Town of Estes Park, The Barrel, Estes Park Medical Group, Rock Cut Brewing Company, Estes Park Brewery, Cheley Colorado Camps, Bank of Colorado, Estes Park Feed Supply, Red Rose Rock Shop/Dick's Rock Museum, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Alissa AndersonBroker/Owner with Kosman Realty, Dave and Marcie Kiser, Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District, Wind River Ranch and the Estes Park News.

As part of our mission, Families for Estes creates and sponsors family friendly events year round in Estes Park. We host two free family events per calendar year which allows families to enjoy time together and to celebrate the beautiful community that we call home. In addition to offering free family events, Families for Estes also participates in fundraising events in order to continue our commitment to supporting the families in our community.

FFE pursues funds from a variety of sources. These have included but are not limited to: private/ business donations, the Fit Family 5k run/walk, selling concessions at local events, garage sales, grant submissions, and most recently through the creation of our signature fundraising event: Pumpkins and Pilsners Festival.

Recently Families for Estes has: Committed $10,000 to EVRPD for their efforts to bring a bike park/pump track/community garden to Estes Park.

Contributed to and coordinated the Babies with Altitude Bags given to new babies at EPMC Partnered with the Town of EP Senior Center to offer F.A.S.T. (Families and Seniors Together) events as a way to unify our inter-generational community in fun and meaningful ways Co-sponsored the kid pavilion for Winter Fest 2015 Provided funding for the Library's youth program special guest/events Sponsored and participated in the community Cinco de Mayo event Co-sponsored the 1st annual Teddy Bear Clinic at EPMC Coordinated and sponsored two free

family fun events per year for the residents of Estes Park Created a Facebook page and website re-design for Families for Estes intended to increase information sharing and community involvement We are always looking for new members to join us in supporting the needs of the wonderful families here in Estes Park. If you have any interest in joining us or would like more information about our organization, please like us on Facebook or visit our website: www.familiesforestes.org

Families for Estes invites you to

Activities for all ages:

Live Music from: *Just Jill *Chain Station *Ran off the Rooster *Amplified Souls

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Tractor Rides

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Face Painting

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Giant Jenga

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Corn Hole Bag Toss

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Pony Rides

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Pumpkin PATCH Sales

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Food Vendors

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Beer Garden

A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

*Bank of Colorado *Estes Park Feed Supply *Estes Park Mountain Shop

*The Grey House *Dave & Marcie Kiser

*Alissa Anderson– Owner/Broker with Kosman Realty *Estes Valley Recreation & Park District

*Red Rose Rock Shop/Dick’s Rock Museum

**Purchase a Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch and get $1 off a pint at the Barrel!

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Rocky Mountain National Park Increases Entrance And Camping Fees Effective October 1

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EVICS Helps New Child Care Providers Get Started

Maricruz Ortiz and Veronica Rojas (middle) received support from EVICS to become licensed childcare providers.

Photo by Sandy Lindquist

Starting October 1, Rocky Mountain National Park has increased entrance fees in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. Because of Rocky’s proximity to the populated Colorado Front Range, the park will be adding a single day pass to the existing option of fees. This “Day Use Pass” will be $20 while the weekly pass will increase to $30 for those visitors who intend to enjoy the park for multiple days. The annual park pass will increase to $50 and eventually increase to $60 by 2017. Campground fees will increase to $18 a night for winter rates and $26 a night for summer rates.

Campground fees are based on comparable fees for similar services in nearby campgrounds.

We are committed to keeping Rocky Mountain National Park affordable and providing visitors with the best possible experience. This fee increase is still an incredible value when considering other family and recreational experiences one can enjoy. Plus, 80 percent of those funds stay right here in Rocky to benefit visitors. As we culminate the celebration of Rocky’s Centennial, these funds will be critical as we move forward into the next one hundred years.

While basic operations of the park are funded by direct appropriations from Congress, the fee program is intended to provide for various enhancements to visitor services and facilities. Entrance fees have supported a wide range of projects that improve the park and visitor experiences, including renovating all campground restroom facilities, rehabilitating and maintaining approximately 100 of the park’s 350 miles of trails, replacing trailhead signs, replacing picnic tables throughout the park, mitigating hazard trees in or near park facilities such as campgrounds, parking lots, road corridors and visitor centers, and operating

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the park’s visitor shuttle bus system.

In the fall of 2014, the National Park Service conducted a nationwide review of entrance fees. Rocky Mountain National Park staff solicited public input beginning in October 2014.

During the public comment period, the park received 95 formal comments that were related to the park’s proposed fee changes. Based on comments received, there was significantly more support for the proposed fee rate changes than opposed. Park visitors seem to be highly supportive of fees in general and making the connection with the park’s effort in providing tangible benefits to visitors through fee revenue.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) is the legislation under which the park currently collects entrance and amenity fees. This law allows parks to retain 80 percent of the fees collected for use on projects that directly benefit visitors. The remaining 20 percent is distributed throughout the National Park System. Since the beginning of FLREA and its predecessor program Fee Demo, the park has spent over $66 million in repairs, renovations, improvements and resource restoration.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a strong economic engine for the surrounding area. In 2014, more than 3.4 million park visitors spent $217 million and supported 3,382 jobs, which had a cumulative benefit to the economy of $329 million.

In January 2005, Rocky Mountain National Park was the last of the larger size parks in the Intermountain Region to adopt the $20 per vehicle weekly rate.

That same year the annual pass increased to $35, and to $40 in 2009, the last year of any increase in fees. Last year, Rocky Mountain National Park was the fifth most visited national park in the United States.

Ask any parent of an infant or toddler about childcare in Estes Park, and you will likely be met with an anxious response about the difficulty in finding care. The availability of licensed childcare services is limited in Estes Park, especially for infants and toddlers. Licensing guidelines have become more stringent in recent years, and the cost of providing care, especially for babies, makes it difficult for childcare centers to provide services for children younger than age 2 ½.

Thanks to a state grant, EVICS was recently able to recruit, and reimburse training and application costs, for two new licensed family childcare providers.

Veronica Rojas and Maricruz Ortiz each received licenses in May and have opened the doors of their homes to families seeking childcare for infants through preschool age children. Both providers completed a 15 hour pre-licensing class focused on child growth and development, in addition to receiving certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Medication Administration. Licensed homes are regularly inspected by the Division of Childcare for health, safety, and compliance with all rules and regulations. Veronica and Maricruz each received a Standard Family Childcare license which limits them to six young children in their care per day. Both women speak Spanish as their first language, and are quickly becoming proficient in English. They accept Spanish

and English speaking families and are excited to be offering bilingual childcare programs where children and adults can learn from each other. Veronica offers care during the day Tuesday through Saturday each week, and Maricruz is open Tuesdays through Sundays. Both homes offer unstructured learning activities, outdoor play, and creative arts in a loving home environment. In addition to Maricruz and Veronica, there are three other licensed childcare homes in Estes Park, caring for our youngest citizens.

Two full day childcare centers offer preschool and childcare for children ages 2.5-5, and two part-day preschool programs offer early childhood education.

There are also two licensed after-school programs for school-age children during the week.

EVICS’ mission is to support and promote quality early childhood services, and provide parent education, so that all young children in the Estes Valley have the care, support, and opportunities necessary to grow, learn, and succeed.

EVICS offers free childcare and preschool referrals, childcare scholarship assistance, training and support for licensed programs and teachers, and parent education through the evidencebased Parents as Teachers Program. To receive contact information for Maricruz, Veronica, and all other licensed providers in Estes Park, or to learn more about the programs offered, please call EVICS at 970-586-3055 or email: office@evics.org.

Maricruz Ortiz (middle) receives congratulations from licensing specialist, Marlene Makenzie and EVICS Parent Educator, Natasha Iszler. Courtesy photos

Friday, October 2, 2015

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MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE If river property is your dream, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Situated in the Big Thompson Canyon within close distance to both Estes Park and Loveland, this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home has been completely remodeled inside & out. All new windows, new siding, additional insulation in walls and ceiling, wood flooring throughout, granite counters, and a huge heated garage with plenty of room for a workshop. So warm and inviting and in such a beautiful setting, you will never want to leave. Perfect investment property or full-time home. Call Trisha for information or to view 49 Mountain Shadow Lane, Drake, CO, offered at $339,000.

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One Book One ValleyLet The Events Begin!

By: Suellen Brenner, Adult Services Supervisor

Dickinson and Helen Hunt corresponded and shared their stories. In this special performance, there will be a One Book One Valley season is in full short presentation will be followed by a swing at the Estes Valley Library with 4 walk up the knoll with more poems and weeks of special events including storytelling, discussions and presentations, all discussion.

Breakfast Book Discussion – Wednesfree to the public. This year’s event spotlights Laura McBride’s best-selling book, day, October 14 at 9:30 a.m.

“We Are Called to Rise”. Reader of the One of the lasting images from “We book, and non-readers alike, are invited Are Called to Rise” is a boy eating an ice to attend the special events, which derive cream cone (with no ice cream in it) for their inspiration from the book. At each breakfast. Please join us for a fruit and One Book One Valley event, all attenyogurt ice cream cone parfait as we disdees will have the opportunity cuss and share our thoughts about the to enter a drawing where community read. one lucky winner at each Movie Night (Afternoon Matinee) – event will receive two free Ocean’s Eleven (1960) tickets to the Meet Laura Wednesday, October 14 at McBride event on Friday, October 1:00 p.m.

23 at 5:30 p.m.

This special afternoon matinee Here is a roster of the will feature a Las events in October at Vegas movie classic. the Library: Join the Rat Pack as they stage the ultiOne Book One Valley Opening Recep- mate crime. Refreshments will be served. tion – Friday, October 2 from 5:30 to Expressive Art After Hours with Patti 7:30 p.m.

Glasgow – Friday, October 16 at 7:00 Join the Library staff and celebrate the p.m. beginning of the One Book One Valley This is a special One Book One Valley season with entertainment, photo ops, after hours event. Join Patti for an and refreshments including wine and evening of creativity and explore how beer for adults. making art can be a reflective, sharing Storytelling Circle – Saturday, October and healing experience. Participants will 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. be making an art project and then will have the opportunity to take it home or, The Storytelling Circle will be a causal display their work at the library during introduction to the art of telling YOUR story. Join us for guided instruction and November. sharing. We all have a story to tell.

Honor Flight of Northern Colorado – Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m.

Movie Night – Crash – Monday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Honor Flight of Northern Colorado Crash is the story of the interactions of will be at the Library for a presentation sharing the experiences of our veterans a diverse collection of characters and and their journey to visit the WWII mehow their lives intersect, similar in style morial in Washington, D.C. to “We Are Called to Rise.” Refreshments will be served.

Meet Laura McBride – Friday, October 23 at 5:30 pm Book Discussion featuring Jim Pickering – Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m.

A special reception before the speaking event - Laura will be at the library to Local historian, Jim Pickering will be meet and greet book enthusiasts at this the lead in this feature Book Discussion of “We Are Called to Rise.” Refreshments event before the evening talk. $35/person includes light hors d’oeuvres & rewill be served.

Afternoon Book Discussion-Wednes- freshments. Tickets are limited. Purchase in advance at the library. day, October 7 at 1:00 p.m.

An Evening with Laura McBride – FriJoin us for an afternoon conversation day, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. to share our thoughts on the book “We The final event of the One Book One Are Called to Rise.” Refreshments will be Valley Community Read season will be a served. special event with the author or “We Are Letter Writing Workshop – Saturday, Called to Rise,” Laura McBride. This October 10 at 10:00 a.m.

The art of Letter Writing is slowly van- special event will take place at the Mountain View Bible Fellowship located ishing. Join us for the opportunity to at 1575 South Saint Vrain Avenue. Ticklearn how to write a formal letter. Staets for this free event are now available at tionary, pens, envelops and stamps will be available. This activity is open to chil- the Estes Valley Library.

A full listing of events is located in the dren and adults. Families are encourcurrent “gatherings” newsletter, available aged. at the Library.

For more information, A Walk in the Woods with Emily please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call Dickinson – Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 the Library to speak with a librarian at p.m.

970-586-8116.

Join us for a special poetry event. Emily

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Tonight At The Library: One Book One Valley Reception The Estes Valley Library will be open tonight, Friday, October 2nd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for an afterhours Opening Reception celebration to help kick off this fall’s One Book One Valley. The public is invited to this evening of community and conversation in honor of literacy, reading and shared dialogue. The event will include snacks and refreshments; and wine is also being served for adults.

“We Are Called to Rise” is this year’s featured read, and this fall will include an extensive program series including discussions, presentations, films and storytelling. Author Laura McBride will be speaking in Estes Park on Friday, October 23rd.

“We Are Called to Rise” utilizes the art of letter writing to connect two of the characters in the story. The October 2nd reception will feature Letters Live. Let-

ters Live is a celebration of the enduring power of literary correspondence where remarkable letters are read by a wonderful array of performers.

One Book One Valley and the Opening Reception are made possible by funds from the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. No advance tickets are required to attend the October 2nd event. For more information about all One Book One Valley activities and events, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Letter Writing Workshop At The Estes Valley Library Knowing how to write a letter is a fundamental skill you’ll use in business, school, and personal relationships to communicate information, goodwill, or just affection. In the book “We Are Called to Rise” letter writing plays a key role in the development of two of the main characters and their relationship that they develop as they exchange letters.

The Estes Valley Library will be offering a letter writing class on Saturday, October 10th from 10 to 11:00 a.m. This is a family event where everyone attending

will be guided through the process of writing a letter. Please come with an idea of who you would like to write to and the library will provide stationary and pens. Envelopes and stamps will be provided as well so that by the end of the workshop, attendees can mail out their letters.

The Letter Writing Workshop is open to all ages. Registration is required. To register for this program or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Three Secrets To Job Search Success At The Estes Valley Library 122 Apache Lyons, CO 80540

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Wonderful vacation rental at historic Marys Lake Lodge. On sight restaurant, heated swimming pool and comfortable bar/restaurant with live music many evenings. Remarkable views of Marys Lake, Estes Valley and the snow-capped continental divide. Enjoy this wonderful vacation property and the income when you are not using it. Easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and down town Estes Park. Furniture included or removed as you require. $299,900 MLS#755441

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This 3 bed, 3 bath home is riverfront property. There will be a lake behind the house when the new damn is constructed. Home has large back deck to view river, large front Trex deck with Bar-B-Que. Home has rec. room, family room gorgeous kitchen. Assoc. provides 2 tennis courts, ball field, volley ball court, basketball court, common pasture for 1 or 2 horses. All this surrounded by 1000's of acres of National Forest. $395,000 MLS#739045

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If you are someone who prefers using a map, rather than wandering around looking for your destination, this workshop is for you. Three Secrets of Job Search Success will be offered at the Estes Valley Library in partnership with Larimer Workforce Center on Wednesday, October 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Wasson Board Room.

Following this workshop, you will know what steps you need to take to make your job search effective and

which Workforce Center service can help you accomplish your career goals. Attendees of this workshop may also schedule a 30-minute appointment to meet with a Larimer Workforce Center Employment Specialist to discuss their personal job search details. Registration is required. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Honor Flight Northern Colorado Comes To The Estes Valley Library One Book One Valley has generated many conversations. One of the critical elements of the book is the featuring of a veteran as one of the main characters. To honor the veteran theme in the book “We Are Called to Rise,” The Estes Valley Library is privileged to host a presentation from Honor Flight of Northern Colorado.

Honor Flight Northern Colorado was formed in early 2008 as an all-volunteer organization. The first flight consisted of two chartered Aircraft, taking 211 veterans in all. Since that time Honor Flight of Northern Colorado has completed a total of fourteen trips.

The primary goal of Honor Flight is to get every World War II veteran possible to Washington, D.C. to visit the WWII memorial that was completed in 2005. Honor Flight has also expanded their rosters to include hosting terminally ill veterans, Purple Heart Recipients, Korean War Veterans, and Vietnam War Veterans.

All efforts are made possible thanks to private donations by individuals who continue to give their tax-deductible donations for the benefit of our nation’s heroes.

For more information on the Honor Flight presentation at the Estes Valley Library, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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$249,000 TBD Deer Path Ct Beautiful 1.4 acre lot in The Reserve. Your building site can provide views of Twin Sisters, Lumpy Ridge and the Continental Divide. The Reserve has paved streets, all public utilities available and protective covenants to protect your property value. Property is adjacent to open space in The Reserve specifically for Elk migration. This is a great place to build your dream home and watch the wildlife.

$1,395,000 1732 Devils Gulch Rd In search of excellence? A circular drive paves the way to this first class, sprawling 3500+ sq.ft. ranch on over 9 acres in the popular North End of Estes Valley. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 car garage, plus 800+ sq.ft. detached, workshop. One of kind custom designed and built by Westover construction. Attractive terms available.

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$236,000 182 Filbey Ct 4, 1/4 interest in this furnished, turn key 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one level condo, steps away from river for fishing, walk to shopping and dining along the river walkway. Nicely decorated with cozy fireplace. Master suite with bath opens to private patio. Deeded 1/4 ownerships with 4- 12 weeks of ownership, $59,000 each. Great vacation and rental property. A nice buy in Estes Park.

The One Book One Valley 2015 Community Read, We Are Called to Rise has invigorated a conversation about veterans. Coming soon at the Estes Valley Library there will be the opportunity to engage, share and learn from some of our local veterans as well as veteran resources.

The Mobile Vet Center will be at the Estes Valley Library on Sunday, October 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mobile Vet Centers (MVCs) of the Department of Veterans Affairs provide readjustment counseling and information resources to Veterans across the country.

Mobile Vet Centers travel throughout rural Colorado helping to provide access to all Veteran Center services as well as connection and referral to other available service and benefits within VA to Veterans, service members, and their families.

Everyone is welcome to tour the mobile vet center, which closely resembles an RV. The vehicle is equipped with confidential counseling space. Like community based Veteran Centers, Mobile Vet Centers focus on services that help Veterans make the difficult transition between military and civilian life. Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD214 to assist in determining eligibility for services.

For more information on the Mobile Vet Center visit to Estes Park, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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$249,000! 2458 Highway 34 Right on the River and minutes to Estes Park! The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond. The open floor plan makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river.

1100 Mary’s Lake Rd Well-kept 3 bedroom/3 bath home on private treed acre w/rock outcroppings, year round stream & great mountain views. The open Kitchen-Dining-Living areas flow to the spacious deck w/relaxing hot tub. Attached 2-car garage & additional 960 sq ft detached garage is a great space for projects & storage. Ready for years of mountain living as a full time home or weekend getaway. $425,000

Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations Estes Park Life Choices Director Kimberly West welcomes young women with unplanned pregnancies to have free pregnancy tests, free maternity and baby supplies, and a free limited obstetrical ultrasound. Celeste Pennington photo

Life Choices (for 25 years, the Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley) will have its annual fundraiser gala at 6-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. The dinner will be preceded by a silent auction starting at 5:30 p.m.

Since opening as Life Choices in Estes Park on July 1st this year, the center has installed an ultrasound machine—already, three of the five women who have made appointments for the free ultrasound screening for their unplanned pregnancies will keep their babies. One woman has chosen adoption, while another is yet undecided.

These four babies to be carried fullterm are only part of the excitement shared by Kimberly West, Estes Park Life Choices (EPLC) center director.

The care is safe, confidential and full of love.

“When young women and men come in, we shower them with gifts and the gospel,” notes another member of the staff.

EPLC also offers a smart, sexual decision-making program through the school that includes teen advocates.

Well-trained volunteers like Terry Caldwell relate out of their personal experience and loving hearts. Caldwell, a member of Summit Church, recently stepped up to help a young woman in her 20s who has already lost three babies through genetic-related miscarriages, and desperately wants children.

The young woman was happy to learn through a free pregnancy test at Life Choices that she is pregnant again. She also had an ultrasound screening at 11 weeks—and plans for a follow-up.

Caldwell led this mother-to-be into

the Life Choices boutique where she picked out some “onesies” and pajamas for her unborn. “This gives her hope!” notes Caldwell. Regularly the young woman drops by the center for prayer. “What she said about her experiences resonated with me,” admits Caldwell, an EPLC church ambassador. “After my third loss, my doctor advised me against trying again …

“We’ve all stood here with this young woman and prayed for her baby. Because of what I’ve been through, I have a heart for her and others.”

Simultaneously, Life Choices ministers to those who have experienced abortion. One woman who comes here has had seven abortions and wants to move in a new direction.

The center offers free healing choices through its confidential program for women, “Forgiven and Set Free”— and for men, “Healing a Father’s Heart,” a post-abortion Bible study.

Estes Park Life Choices at 601 Community Drive is part of a growing network of centers serving northern Colorado (Brighton, Longmont, Loveland, North Metro Denver, Westminster, plus a mobile medical clinic) as it helps women and men who seek help for unplanned pregnancies, healing after abortion, and education for sexual life choices (for more information go to Lifechoices.org). Feel free to drop by the center from noon to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

For more information about the gala fundraiser (tickets are $35 per person) go to LifeMatters.com or call 970 586-2422 ext. 701.

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Estes Park Genealogical Society Meeting Come learn about researching your ancestors of Scotch-Irish roots on Thursday, October 8th at 4 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Public Library. Denver-based genealogist and instructor with 40 years experience, John Mears, will talk about the "Ulster Scots," just one of his specialties. The public is always welcome at our monthly sessions. Questions? Call Mary at 586-8485.

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2015 Trail Running Conference Attracts Trail Runners And Trail Race Directors To Estes Park Colorado!

Join some of America’s best trail and mountain runners at the third annual Estes Trail Ascent - Trail Running Conference, October 7-10, 2015, at the historic Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO. The conference is held in partnership with the American Trail Running Association (ATRA).

The Conference spans three and a half days, featuring a segment for Trail Race Directors on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 7, and a full day on Thursday, October 8. Attendees include Race Directors across the US, as well as Iceland and South America.

Race Directors will enjoy interactive speaker panel sessions with a panel of top expert Trail Race Directors, a networking evening, and a varied expo covering providers of services and products that are critical for directing successful and sustainable trail races.

Friday October 9 and Saturday October 10 are for Trail Runners, and includes speaker panels, interactive workshops, fun runs with demo shoes from Pearl Izumi, Altra and Iceberg, and demo GPS sports watches from TomTom, and an expo that includes top line providers of services and products for Trail Runners.

On Saturday October 10, there is a separate track for “newbie” or beginner trail runners - presenters will cover sessions specifically for beginner trail runners, dealing with trail running truths, how to start trail running, and advice on techniques, gear, etc. Registration is open at www.estestrailascent.com, or register at the door during the Conference. Cost is $45 for one day, or $80 for both days.

The Conference features Team USA athlete Joseph Gray, fresh off his fifth place finish at the recent World Mountain Running Championships in Wales, along with Team USA athletes Sage Canaday, Melody Fairchild, and Anita Ortiz. Nick Clark, Josh Arthur, Ashley Erba, Nancy Hobbs, Richard Bolt, Ellen Miller, and Amanda Lee will also attend.

The athletes will participate in panel discussions and lead attendees in interactive workshops and on trail runs in Estes Park, CO. Estes Park Medical Center is a Conference Partner, and Dr. Florence, Dr. Taylor, and Dr. Dumont from EPMC will participate in panel discussions and interactive workshops, as well as presenting information on the range of sports related services that EPMC provides.

Retailers Boulder Running Company and Fleet Feet Sports Boulder will also be represented. Advocacy and sustain-

ability groups IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) and Leave No Trace will also be participating.

The Conference includes a Trail Running Film Festival on Friday October 9, at the Reel Mountain Theater in Estes Park. Two films are featured, “Finding Traction” pre-sents the inspirational story of ultra runner Nikki Kimball and her quest to become the fastest person in history to run America’s oldest hiking trail, and Mountain of Great-ness, focused on five international and five local Tanzanian endurance athletes who became the first people to circumnavigate the tallest free standing mountain in the world on foot. Profits from the film festival will go to ATRA and Estes Valley Parks & Recreation District to help rebuild trails damaged after the 2013 floods.

The ATRA prize draw that takes place during the Conference has nearly 100 prizes this year! Prizes range from trail shoes, nutrition items, hydration bottles, movies, magazine subscriptions, entry to the 2016 SkyRunning series, and much more.

Tickets are just $5 each, and everyone can enter and win – you don’t need to attend the Conference to be a winner! Details at http://estestrailascent.com/resources/atra-prize-draw/.

The Estes Trail Ascent - Trail Run takes place on Pole Hill, Estes Park on Sunday October 11, starting at 10.00 a.m. The race is 5.8 miles in length, and is presented by Estes Park Running Club, who also put on the Estes Park Marathon races and other races in the Estes Park community. You can register online at www.epmarathon.org, or register on October 11 starting at 9:00 a.m., at Ravencrest Bible School & Retreat Center.

Terry Chiplin, Event Director, and owner of Active at Altitude, comments: "We are delighted that the third annual Conference has attracted both top level trail and mountain athletes, trail race directors, and sponsors, and look forward to an exciting event that will help grow the exciting sport of Trail Running in this country. We look forward to the opportunity to attract trail runners of all levels to Estes Park, one of the top athletic destinations in the USA.” For more information contact: Terry Chiplin, Event Director, info@estestrailascent.com. 303-304-9159, www.estestrailascent.com.

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EVRPD Fall Sports And Events Youth Sports Youth Volleyball Leagues 4th-6th Grades Co-Rec EVRPD is sponsoring a six-week Youth Volleyball program for 2015. These leagues emphasize basic skills, rules, sportsmanship, and fun. Registration dates: Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Registration available online and drop-in. Program dates: November 2 through December 16. Practices will be Mondays and games will be on Wednesdays only. *Exception: The first two sessions will be practices, which are Monday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 4. The first game will be *Wednesday, November 11.

There will be no volleyball on November 9 (No School Day for ES), 23 or 25 due to Thanksgiving. Divisions: All teams are 4th-6th grade co-rec. If there are not enough players to form teams, one large group will be formed. Registration fees: $40.00/In District; $50.00/Out of District. No late fees!

NVAA Travel Basketball (Separate Boys and Girls Divisions; 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grades) Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is forming travel basketball teams for 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades in the Northern Valley Athletic Association. There are separate boys and girls teams. Divisions will be combined if there are not enough players in one age group. Teams will practice twice a week starting in November and play Saturday games starting in December. There are six regular season games and an end of season tournament. Traveling is required; games will be played down in the Front Range and a couple of the games will be hosted in Estes Park. Registration dates: Monday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 28. **There is no online registration for this program. All registration must be done at the EVRPD Admin Office. Program dates: November 10-February 13.

Registration fees: $50.00/In District; $60.00/Out of district. No late fees!

Coaches and Volunteers Wanted Coaches and volunteers are needed to coach youth volleyball and NVAA basketball. If you would like to become involved, please contact me today at the contact listed below. Coaches receive a coach’s hoodie and your child’s registra-

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Winners To Compete At Sectionals

tion fee will be waived.

Registration/Contact Us Online registration is available at www.evrpd.com for youth volleyball.

Drop-in registration is available at the EVRPD Admin Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave for youth volleyball and NVAA basketball. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-5868191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Adult Sports Adult Open Gyms Beginning in October, the EVRPD will host adult open gyms throughout the winter. Mondays: Adult Pickleball (starts 10/5/15). Wednesdays: Adult Basketball (starts 10/7/15). Thursdays: Adult Volleyball (starts 10/8/15). All open gyms are from 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School gym. The cost is $5 for drop-in or $45 for a punch pass (10 punches, 10% savings).

All participants must be at least 16 years of age. The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file.

EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

Special Events 2015 Annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap Join us at the Estes Park Mountain Shop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for our annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap! You name the price, 15% of all your sales will benefit the EVRPD Youth Activity Assistance Fund for youth sports scholarships, and the rest of your sales will go back to you!

Any sort of useable sports equipment, outdoor gear, and clothing is welcome.

Items can be brought to the Estes Park Mountain Shop climbing gym on Friday 11/20/15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. or Saturday 11/21/15 from 7:00-8:30 a.m. All equipment and gear must be in good working condition. No firearms. For more info call Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191 ext. 3 or email at cheryl@evrpd.com

Upcoming Handgun Training NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Courses will be offered on Saturday, October 10, Saturday November 7, and again on Saturday, December 5. This one-day beginner’s class is open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required. The course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on safety, handgun knowledge and beginning marksmanship with both revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.

All student books and class materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. This class meets the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit.

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class. Students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The NRA Defensive Pistol class will be offered on Saturday, October 24. This is the most advanced pistol training offered in the NRA civilian curriculum.

Students must have completed the equivalent of basic pistol training in order to take this course. Contact Jim for more information.

Pre-registration for any of the above classes is required. Tuition is $115.00 for general public and $100.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members. To pre-register for a class, go to www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx or call Jim at 481-4279.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick! The PPK was held at Stanley Park on September 23 and there were 20 participants! The kids competed in three events; punting, passing, and kicking. The NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick is a free, state wide, football competition for boys and girls from ages 6-15 years old.

The first place winner of each age bracket within their gender will go on to participate in a sectional competition at Spring Canyon Community Park in Ft. Collins.

The NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick winners are: Boys 6/7: 1st Dalton Baudino, 2nd Dayton Long, 3rd Drake Kearney; Boys 8/9: 1st Davis Huddle, 2nd Cash Faith; Boys 10/11: 1st Zeke Darnell, 2nd Gabe Housewright, 3rd Dawson Ash; Boys 12/13: 1st Brysen Long, 2nd Ashton Long, 3rd Barry Johnson. Girls 14/15: 1st Sarah Williams, 2nd Hannah Williams.

Congratulations to all the competitors who participated in the local NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick! Good luck to all the first place winners at Sectionals!

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Partners For Community The Estes Valley Community Center Sharon Poggenpohl & David Batey

The Estes Valley is a remarkable small mountain community with many amenities beyond its beautiful location. But an important amenity is missing, a community center to draw people together, serve as an emergency evacuation center, and connect mind and body in a multigenerational setting. A community center is many different things—a place to gather, to learn, to become more fit, and to support wellness in all its many dimensions.

Six organizations are partnering to support and make the Estes Valley Community Center a reality. These stakeholders have unmet needs in their service to the community that will be met by the Center as developed in the facility plan.

Asked to speak to these needs, the partners provided the following perspectives on the community center.

“The Town of Estes Park is eager to help make a community center a reality for Estes Park. Not only will it improve the quality of life for residents of all ages, it is critical to the continued success of the Town's Senior Services Division. The growing senior population means demand has outgrown our current Senior Center and the programs we can offer there. Through surveys, master planning and voter approval of a sales tax to help fund this initiative in 2014, the community has reaffirmed the importance of

senior services and asked us to integrate them with services offered to all ages at a community center. Intergenerational experiences and opportunities for unity, life enrichment, learning, fitness and wellness will benefit our customers and all members of our community.”

Mayor Bill Pinkham, Town of Estes Park “The Estes Park School District R-3 supports the Community Center and recognizes the need to provide desperately needed services to Estes Valley students; to provide and expand services to our youth including aquatic and recreational facilities and educational programs and after school indoor fitness facilities, digital library, and youth activities and programs that will provide a safe and positive venue for our students to grow and develop in a year round facility.”

Sheldon Rosenkrance, Superintendent, Estes Park School District R-3 “A Community Center can help the library address space challenges, particularly as new priorities emerge. Public libraries are expanding beyond books to offer check out of unique materials to enrich their communities and engage minds young and old. Creative solutions to literacy needs include a library branch at the Center where patrons can pick up reserved materials or drop library items

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off (no downtown parking issues here!), a literacy lab for constructive play and reading for the younger set, and of course, a space to hold programs for large crowds of all ages, though especially for adults. In fact, attendance at adult library events continues to rise.

As an organization focused on literacy and the well being of our community, the library is mindful of the economic impacts and other potential benefits such a Center will have on property values and quality of life measures in the Estes Valley.”

Claudine Perrault, Director, Estes Valley Public Library “The Community Recreation Center is designed to be a multi-generational and multi-cultural gathering place that will serve a diverse population that will provide a wide range of offerings for all ages and needs. Estes Park is limited in its recreation space for both our youth and senior population. We believe this facility is vital to the quality of life of our residents, as well as young families already in Estes Park and for those looking to become part of our community.”

Diana Van Der Ploeg, President of the Board of Directors, Estes Park Medical Center “The mission of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is to provide public park and recreation opportunities for residents of the District and visitors to the community. Our ability to offer and manage excellent year-round recreation and fitness opportunities is limited by a lack of indoor spaces for exercise, learning, sports, and socializing for active and passive recreation users. There are many times throughout the year when it just isn’t practical (or very fun) to recreate outdoors. A community center will finally allow us to address that

unmet need and address community voids and gaps including the extreme need for childcare, increased space for our baby boomer and senior populations, a high quality emergency evacuation center, and a space for multigenerational interaction for our community to gather and work together for increased quality of life in the Estes Valley.”

Kathy Asche, Board President, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District “CrossFit Estes Park has fully supported the creation of the local Community Center since first contacted by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. To have been offered a spot to support a Community Center that can provide an expanded service to our seniors, water recreational opportunities for all ages, a very convenient spot to access our local library, offering fitness options that do not exist elsewhere in our community, such as an indoor walking track, fits well within our model of offering broad fitness across age, time and modal domains. We believe that having a centrally located space in Estes Park that provides a gathering place for all ages is a vital part of a community.”

Eric and Stacey Adams Owners, CrossFit Estes Park Six diverse partners have come together to solve the need for year round community space that supports programs and opportunities the citizens have indicated they desire. The partners have unique and sometimes mutual needs, they anticipate new complementary programs that serve Town and Valley residents in expanded ways. A shared, multigenerational community center will enhance life in the Estes Valley for all. The partners support this project, but the will of community members must support it too. Vote yes on 4C and 4D on the November ballot.

Anonymous Matching Donor Steps Up To Help The American Legion Building Fund Campaign Estes Park Post 119 of the American Legion has been contacted by a generous anonymous donor. The donor will match all donations made to the American Legion building fund by October 30, 2015 up to $10,000. If you had planned on donating to the Legion now is the time.

Your donation will be doubled. If you had not planned on donating yet, please take this opportunity to think about helping our capital campaign and getting the most out of your donation. For more information, contact the American Legion at 586-6118.

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A Place To Celebrate Our Self And Each Other-A 21st Century Community Center

Support The Estes Valley Community Center!

Dear Residents, I am sending this e-mail asking for your support in the construction of the Estes Valley Community Center!

The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, of which I am a board member; has been working with our partners, the community, and design professionals for years to try to make this happen. We have conducted surveys, elicited grants and other alternative funding sources, and held community meetings in preparation, and have decided to put the measure on the ballot this November.

The election will be a mail only ballot Dear Editor, makes it a win for everyone and not just being issued in mid October. The issues are 4C, the operations issue, and 4D, the I am writing to express my support for a certain age demographic. Plus there is the added benefit that the town will have construction bond issue. the construction of the Estes Valley The details of the project and renderan established place to go to in case of Community Center here in Estes Park ings can be viewed at our Facebook another natural disaster. I know that Colorado. I have never lived in a town page, Facebook.com/EVCC2015. would ease my mind. that has not had a community center and my family misses the amenities Estes Park is striving to become a thriv- Our motto is “A place for all of us.”

Through our partnerships and survey we greatly. With our long, cold and windy ing community that draws in young have included as many features and winters it sure would be nice to have an families, having a community center amenities as feasible, while keeping the indoor running track to exercise on, be would be a huge step in that direction. project at the right scale for Estes Park. able to play basketball at any given time, With all of the great benefits the comor a place where my daughter could run munity center would bring to everyone, Some of the amenities include an indoor walking/running track, a warm water off some steam or meet with friends afI hope that everyone steps up and inpool and hot tub, a multipurpose gym, ter school. The proposed plans and part- vests in our town’s future on November the senior center, a branch library, exerners involved in the new community 3rd. cise facilities, a child care center, a place center creates an environment that is Please Vote YES on 4C and 4D and for teens, multi use spaces and exercise suited for all age geographics. It would make this great opportunity a reality. rooms, etcetera! be built with everyone’s needs considKindest Regards, ered based off of the extensive surveys We have several financial advantages to R.J. Akers and feedback that took place which building the center now.

1. The Town passed the sales tax in support of the center, which will generate five to six million dollars. If the election fails these funds will be directed toIn reply to the three letters supporting next request? Maybe you should step the two propositions for the Community back and re-examine your Rec plans and wards the existing senior center.

Rec Center in The September 25 issue. scale them back. An indoor track and 2. The school is donating the land, and You obviously want money. The first what else that isn't absolutely needed? the utility fees associated with the old elproblem was to get the town to support Take a deep breath, start off small, and ementary school, where the center will and vote "yes" for the center, which it decide what could be added latter. You're be located. did, being a very low percentage turnout asking a heck of a lot from a town that 3. Bond rates are currently very low, beof the registered voters. only a small percentage of the populalow 4%, because the federal rate is still at tion will use. That's right. How many This also included I don't know how a historic low. The bond rates will rise in voted for it and what was the voter popmany hundreds of thousands of dollars ulation percentage turnout? from who knows where. Now you want more money via the two propositions via Dennis Hedley a tax mill levy. What is going to be the Estes Park, CO To The Editor: I am honored to call Estes Park my home, permanently, since 1998. Many visitors claim how lucky I am to live here, and they are right. We have many amenities, both natural and developed, that support my lifestyle in our town: being the base camp to Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests; having a strong business community supported by our Town through events and infrastructure; work-

ing with amazing local partners like The Stanley Hotel and the YMCA of the Rockies; and having multiple assets such as the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Medical Center all make Estes Park a thriving town and wonderful place to live. BUT, over the years, it’s clear something is missing in Estes: A 21st Century Community Center. I support the effort to finally develop this much needed facility for our local community.

Amy Hamrick

Please Vote Yes On 4C And 4D

Recreation Center: Start Small

This is the wonderful team that brings us the "Catch The Glow" Parade! Parade producer extraordinaire Michael Young is the amazing artist who designs all the floats that make us say "oooh" and "aahhh!" He is already busy in Barn W at the fairgrounds creating his masterpieces for the parade which takes place the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27! Thank you Michael and "Team Catch the Glow!" Courtesy photo

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the future.

At a 4% bond rate, the cost of the bond would be about $37.00 per year per $100,000 of property value. I will let you do the math. If the rates went up to 5.5%; which is unlikely at this time, the cost would be about $42.00 per year per $100,000 of value.

How can you help? There are several ways.

1. Be sure to look for your ballot, vote yes on 4c and 4D! 2. Spread the word, talk it up, forward this email, write a letter to the editor, put a sign in your car window, (stop by my house at 551 Birch Avenue), talk it up on social media, all ideas are valuable.

3. We need people to get the word on the street. I have display boards and am organizing people to stand at the post office/library/Safeway and talk to voters about the community center. We need your help! please let me know if you can contribute some time to make the community center happen.

4. We need funds for the campaign. By law, we are not allowed to use district funds. We need to raise money for mailings, poster boards, brochures, yard signs, etc. As the ballots come out in three weeks, time is of the essence! If you can spare some money to help make this happen, it would be much appreciated.We are looking for contributions of $50 or $100. Your check can mailed to SOCC (support our community center), 1485 Raven Circle, Estes Park, Colorado, 80517.

More questions? please feel free to contact me through this email address, my primary email; bengreer73@gmail.com, or call me at 970-703-5281.

Together we can make this happen for our community.

Ben Greer, Member; Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors

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Michael Schafman Estes Park resident Michael Schafman died on September 29, 2015 in Loveland, CO. Michael Thomas Schafman was born on May 25, 1953 in Aurora, IL to Rollin Roy and Maida Marilyn (Costello) Schafman.

Michael moved to Estes Park in 1964.

He graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Science Technology in 1991.

On May 25, 1991 he married Charlee DeSanti, also of Estes Park. Michael was a self-employed master carpenter with his company Garrett-Schafman Construction since 1994, and taught Industrial Science Technology at Estes Park High School from 1991 to 1994.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park, the Knights of Columbus Council # 12063, and the Sons of the American Legion, Post 119 in Estes Park.

He was also a trained EMT and worked for the National and Professional Ski Patrol at the Bridger Bowl

Ski Area in Bozeman, MT as well as Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. He enjoyed playing guitar with his band in the early 1970s at Perry’s 3.2 Club in Estes Park.

He is survived by his mother, Maida, and his wife, Charlee. He is also survived by his daughter, Anna Schafman of Estes Park who is currently attending Colorado State University and will graduate in December 2015 with a Major in Construction Management and a Minor in Business; Sister Jean (Clarence) Serfoss of Bozeman, MT; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father Rollin and his sister, Kathy O’Connor.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park, with a reception to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Michael’s family.

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Marlene Willey Estes Park resident Marlene Willey died at her home in the early hours of September 25, 2015.

Marlene Kathryn Willey was born on April 26, 1937 in New Haven, Ohio to Kathryn (Wiley) and Walter Clinton Lash. She grew up and attended school in Willard, OH. Marlene attended Otterbein College in Westerville, OH and later the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, graduating with a Masters of Education. On December 27, 1959, Marlene married Larry Gene Willey in Willard, OH. Marlene was a secondary school teacher in public schools in both Ohio and Iowa for many years. Having never formally retired, she continued to volunteer at several community colleges in Iowa teaching adult literacy classes.

Marlene and Larry moved to Estes Park in the fall of 2000 where she volunteered with the American Red

Cross and the American Heart Association. Marlene was a member of the United Methodist Church of Estes Park having been born in to the Evangelical United Brethren Church. She enjoyed collecting apple themed collectables and serving at her church.

Marlene is survived by her husband Larry, her daughters Linda Willey of Fishkill, New York and Laura Willey of Brooklyn, New York. She is also survived by her brother Marvin Lash of Houston, Texas, and two grandchildren, Michaela and Alex Foster.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kathryn and Clinton, and her son, Matthew Scott Willey.

A Celebration of Life was held at the United Methodist Church of Estes Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marlene’s name to the United Methodist Church of Estes Park or to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Marlene’s family.

Sandy Dorn Long time area resident Sandy Dorn died at home on the morning of Friday, September 25, 2015 from complications with lung cancer. She was 82 years old.

Sandy was born December 16, 1932 in DeWitt, Arkansas. Her parents were Edgar and Mildred Spharler.

On October 18, 1974 she married Donald Dorn in Las Vegas, NV. The couple relocated from Ventura, CA to the Estes Park area in 1984. Sandy was a devoted, loving wife and mother. She cared deeply for her friends (both two-legged and fourlegged). She was an activist who focused on the humane rights of animals. Her philanthropy towards her heartfelt causes knew no bounds. She nurtured abandoned baby raccoons, kittens and ran to the aid of injured birds. She loved her three daughters and three granddaughters and was there in a heartbeat to see to their every need. She was quite soft spo-

ken, yet very influential in the lives she touched. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Sandy is survived by her daughter June Howard, Julie Ellsworth (and husband, Jerry Ellsworth) and Leah Howard, all of Estes Park. Other survivors include her grandchildren Mia Castellucci (and husband, Marco), Lemi Giudice and Sandy Golubich (and husband, Nathan). Also, survived by her are her younger siblings, Faye McCoy, Carol Means, Larry Spharler and LaVonne Owens. Last, but certainly not least, she is survived by her four-legged baby girl, Khloe (an adorable Chihuahua who never left her side throughout her long bout with lung cancer).

She was preceded in death by her late husband Don Dorn, her parents and a sister, Lorene Kothman, and brother, Harold Spharler.

The family will celebrate Sandy’s life in a private gathering. In her memory, donations may be made to the Pet Association of Estes Park in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Sandy’s family.

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Forty Years Of Friday Night Fun Friday Niters Dance Club will kick off its 40th season on October 9th with dancing to Estes Park’s own Kings of Swing.

Formed in 1976, Friday Niters is one of the few dance clubs in Northern Colorado that dances to live music. In fact, other clubs have modeled their organizations after Friday Niters.

Dances are held the second Friday of the month, October through May, at the Rodeway Inn. The Club hosts a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, which replaces the December and January dances. The Rodeway’s permanent, hard-wood dance floor of approximately 2500 square feet is ideal and both bar and soft drinks are available for a small charge. Social time begins at 6:30 with dancing from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. In addition to the traditional waltz and fox trot, couples dance the tango, polka, Latin, swing, quickstep, and country western twostep. Dress is business casual.

Friday Niters is seeking new members, and dancers of all ability levels are welcome. Annual membership for seven dances is $175 a couple with an additional charge for the New Year’s Eve meal. Guests are welcome to attend dances as long as they let the Club know in advance to assure proper seating. The guest fee is $30 per couple and is credited to the membership fee if the

guest joins at or before the next scheduled dance.

The reasons for joining a dance club are many. “Some members are extremely good dancers, and are a joy to watch, and the rest of us just like to dance,” said a long-time member. Ballroom dancing can also be good for you. CalorieCounter.net reports that a ballroom dancing routine doesn't just help you to maintain a healthy weight, it also boosts metabolism, improves blood circulation and relieves depression. Norm Rehme, a member who makes the drive from Loveland with his wife Carol, likes the fact that he can get exercise and do it in a social environment. “It’s a social type of event,” he said. “So you visit with people, you share stories, and then you go dance.”

Many aspects of the Club have changed since 1976. However, the goal to provide an enjoyable evening out has remained constant for forty years!

“Don’t stay away because you are not ready for Dancing With the Stars,” says Penny Van Bogaert, Club President.

“Plan a date night for October 9th and find out for yourself how much fun we have.” More information, and a link to make a guest reservation, is available at www.fridayniters.org or call Penny at 970-577-1265.

Wilma, Betty And Roin Need New Forever Homes!

There are several adorable kitties that need you to open your heart and your home to them this week.

Roin is a five month old, light gray Siamese mix with lilac points who is small for his age. He is sweet and likes other cats and enjoys playing.

Wilma and Betty are playful kittens.

They are about four months old and are adorable gray tabby females.

All of these kitties can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit or-

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

You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

Roin

New Hygienist At Salud Family Health Center This September, Salud Family Health Centers Estes Park is pleased to welcome a dental hygienist, Jessica Lindquist.

Practicing for thirteen years now, Jessica’s passion for becoming a dental hygienist started in eighth grade.

Jessica’s hobbies include spending time outside and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park with her husband and four children. She moved to Colorado four years ago with her family from Kansas City. Jessica is excited for the opportunity to work at Salud. She says, “I am excited to be giving back to the community in which I live.”

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center continues to accept new patients.

For more information, please visit our website at www.saludclinic.org. To schedule an appointment, please call (303) 697-2583.

Salud Family Health Centers accepts all public insurances, including most pri-

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vate insurance plans. It is Salud’s mission to provide quality medical, dental and behavioral health services to all patients, regardless of ability to pay.

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Oral Health Education For Children Under Five Free Family Night, October 8, 5:30ner donated by Smokin’ Dave’s.

7:30 p.m. Family Nights are back!

Family Night is held at the Community Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Av(a program of EVICS) is hosting its enue. Reservations are required by Oct monthly Free Family Night for families 5th. For reservations please contact with young children, ages 0-5. The fun Kristen Berg: 970-646-5840 or evening includes a family dinner, parkberg@evics.org. ent/child activity, followed by adult discussion with childcare provided. Families enjoy the Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program Presents: opportunity to eat together, socialize, play, and sharpen their parenting skills. All families Oct 8, 5:30-7:30pm with children ages FREE for Families With Young Children (ages 0-5) 0-5 (including older Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave siblings) are invited Family dinner, parent/child activity, followed by adult to participate and it’s free! ReservaFamily Night! tions are required.

The next Family Oral Health Education for Night will be Octochildren under 5! ber 8, 5:30- 7:30 Speaker: Betsy Holman p.m. The topic will be: Oral Health EdHealthy teeth are important to your There will also be a ucation for Children child's overall health. From the time under five. Healthy parent - child activity: your child is born, there are things teeth are important Race to lose a tooth game to your child's overyou can do to promote healthy all health. From the Dinner is provided by: teeth and prevent cavities! time your child is Smokin’ Dave’s born, there are things you can do to Please RSVP by Oct 5 to: promote healthy Kristen Berg, PAT Program: 970-646-5840 kberg@evics.org teeth and prevent Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program of cavities!

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) www.evics.org Parents will have the chance to hear from Betsy Holman, after a delicious din-

“Oral Health Education for children under five”

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2nd Annual Estes Park Color Run/Walk Estes Park community, friends, family, and EPHS Alumni, join us for the 2nd annual Estes Park Color Run/ Walk!

The event will take place on Friday, October 9th at 4 p.m. at the high school.

Participants will travel the one mile course while being covered in purple and white color powder en route to the finish on the brand new track. Following the race, participants are invited to stay for the Bobcat Boosters tailgate party and the high school football game. All these events are celebrating EPHS's Homecoming Week.

The registration deadline for a guaranteed race shirt is Friday, October 2nd.

Students and adults can register by sending an envelope containing the entry fee

(cash or check) along with participant(s) name(s) t-shirt size(s) and email address to the front office of the middle school or high school. Thank you for your support! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Registration Includes: -Race t-shirt -EP Bobcats Sunglasses -Race Entry Entry Fee: $15 for students $20 for adults *All proceeds benefit the Estes Park cross country team (EPXC) - pick up and drop off registration form at High or Middle School office.

Diane Burkepile Receives The Jim Martinsen Award For Recycling By: Judi Smith

Bag Challenge,” manned the booth at Earth-Fest in Safeway, organized the Kid The Jim Martinsen Environmental booth at the Estes Park Marathon, and Stewardship Award is presented each was a stalwart “dumpster diver” at festiyear to an individual who has done an outstanding job of promoting Recycling vals in Bond park. She also made certain that cardboard recycling became a and furthering the ecological sustainability goals of the League. This may be, reality in Estes Park, and wrote grants to the Thrift-store for canvas bags for our but is not restricted to, a member of the First grade art project.

Committee. This year's recipient is DiAfter a several year hiatus in California ane Burkepile and the award was preto care for Jim, Diane again immersed sented at the LWV “Back to League” herself in the activity of the LWV&CRC. Breakfast.

For the entire summer of 2014, along In March of 2007 the League of Women with her daughter and Bodie, the RecyVoters formed a “recycling committee” cling dog, she spent every Thursday in to help improve recycling efforts in Estes our booth at Farmers Market. She also Park. Diane and Jim Burkepile were took charge of our archives project, trysome of the original members of the ing to bring order where there was committee. Diane and Irene Little bechaos.

She currently serves as Secretary came the co-chairs of the eventually reto the committee. named League of Women Voters & The LWV&C Recycling Committee Community Recycling Committee. Diane was very influential in assuring that diligently pursues research and educaour many projects reached completion.- tion concerning recycling opportunities and other ecologically sustainable activiShe helped to arrange trips to Garbage ties in the Estes Valley. Anyone interGarage, Eco-cycle and charm and brought to fruition a community forum1 ested please contact us by email: RRRcyc2se@gmail.com;refer to our gathering businesses, town trustees, website – RecycleEstes.org; or attend the waste haulers, League members, and monthly meeting: 11 a.m. Oct 14 at the public school officials to discuss recyEstes Valley Library (Wasson Room). cling needs and solutions.

Diane ran tabulations for the “Reusable

Estes Park School District Child Screening ¿Sabe usted si el crecimiento y desarrollo de su hijo es el normal? El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park tendrá el martes, 20 de octubre 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. su próximo evento “Child Find” para evaluar el desarrollo de los niños de 0 a 5 años.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Primaria de Estes Park, 1505 Avenida Brodie. Por favor llame a 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 para programar su cita.

Do you know if your child's growth and development are on target? The Estes Park School District is holding their next Child Find Developmental Screening for children ages 0-5 on Tuesday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Estes Park Elementary School, 1505 Brodie Ave. Please call 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 to schedule your appointment.

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Employment The Beautiful

PONDEROSA LODGE Is looking for a motivated, reliable person with multi-tasking abilities for:

HOUSEKEEPING/FRONT DESK

Office Manager front desk for wellness spa.

PT position year round.

Organized, computer skills, customer service a must call 970-586-6597

Will train, extremely competitive pay Possible Yr. Rd. Opportunity Please apply in person at: 1820 Fall River Rd. | Estes Park

Become part of a quality oriented team at Estes Park Medical Center.

Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Patient Financial Services Multi-Billing Specialist Full Time Laboratory Medical Technologist, ASCP or MLT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN

Building & Grounds Maintenance Engineer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time

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Harmony Foundation, Inc. is currently taking contract bids for Snow Removal for the 2015-2016 winter season.

Work scope includes the plowing of parking lots, private circular drive and upper driveway. Need removal of each snowfall regardless of amount fallen, and access to buildings by 5am. Contractor should have equipment, crew and insurance for operations to provide removal of snow.

Please call (970) 577-4712 for further information.

Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

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Now Hiring:

Experienced Line Cook, Salad Prep, Dishwasher, Part Time Bartender Wage $13-$20/hr based on experienced

Email resume to steakhouse@twinowls.net or come into Twin Owls to apply.

Twin Owls Steakhouse 800 MacGregor Ave. 970-586-9344

WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Resort House Person/Runner (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round) Front Desk Guest Service Agent (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Housekeeper Piece Rate Compare (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round) Join our housekeeping team making a generous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;piece rateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and/or hourly rate. More Rooms = More $$.

Come work for the best resort in Estes Park. We strive to be the very best!

Benefits include Paid Vacations, 401K matching, company training and lots of opportunity to grow.

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Now Hiring For:

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101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call Emily Harms for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

NOW HIRING

Deli Clerk, Cashier, Stocker Full or Part Time Year Round Opportunities Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

Now Hiring: Hosts & Hostess Positions Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave. Kennel Attendant/ Receptionist

Must be able to work weekends and able to lift 50lbs.

Apply in person at 453 Pine River lane.

Year round work. Contact us at 970-586-4703

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cooks, prep people, dishwashers and servers Apply at 225 Park Lane

Big Horn Restaurant is hiring for

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Friendly, energetic person , flexible hours , year-around position. Apply in person at 401 W. Elkhorn Ave.

SUPERSTARS ONLY

We are in the Hospitality and Restaurant Industry, but we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hire backgrounds. The Wapiti Colorado Pub is seeking highly qualified team members for Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest restaurant.

Come in and pick up an application at 247 W. Elkhorn Ave. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open from 11-9 daily.

No calls please.

Hiring Servers, Bartenders, and Hosts.

Accepting Applications For:

SERVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FULL TIME year round

SERVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WEEKENDS ONLY year round HOSTESS/BUSSER year round, full time

PREP PERSON year round, full time, no experience needed EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST & LUNCH LINE COOK year round Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

Marshall Painting

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Clinical Case Manager Full Time position. Provides clinical case management for clients from pre-admission through continuing care. Must have Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and/or CAC II certification.

Admissions Specialist Full Time position, Wednesday through Saturday 10 hour shifts. Assist with the processing of all pertinent information on admissions requests to schedule admissions.

Prefer Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and CAC I certification.

Nursing positions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

We have part time and on call positions available.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mcola@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

Looking for Painters Assistant Outdoor & indoor work.

Experience A plus but we will train the right & willing person.

Friendly, good atmosphere,good wages Call 970-430-8335

Moon Kats Tea Shoppe in Estes Park is looking for a hostess to meet, greet, seat guests plus standard dining room duties. Part time position 11am to 2pm. call 303-437-9514 or email moonkats@moonkats.com

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Employment JOIN OUR TEAM! The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

IT Support Specialist Utilities Department/IT Division Hiring Range $19.40 – $22.80 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: October 19, 2015

Now Hiring:

Morning Server Daytime Hosts & Bussers Kitchen Positions Apply in person at: 900 Moraine Ave

(Town employment application required)

Parks Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: Open Until Filled

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: Open Until Filled (Committee application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: PT/Year Round

Front Desk

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

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RENTALS

SERVICES RENTALS

Homes

Commercial Rentals

Business Related

Home For Rent 3 bd., 2 ba..Available Nov. 1st. PLease call 720639-0061 or 970-586-4233 ask for Josh

Condos 2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing

Apartments 2 Bedroom, 1 bath updated one level apartment.

Washer/dryer. Carport. No pets or smoking-no exceptions. $795 rent/$795 dep.

12 mo lease. 970-232-5511 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALCON RIDGE APARTMENTS BRAND NEW 1, 2 AND 3 BEDROOM UNITS First availability will be in early January Now accepting applications from Income Qualified Households NO SMOKING, PLENTY OF PARKING, ADJACENT TO OPEN SPACE Applicants must income qualify Applications may be obtained at The Estes Park Housing Authority office 500 Big Thompson Ave, in the Estes Park Visitor Center Or by visiting our website, www.esteshousing.org Or call 970-577-3730 or emailing sfaith@estes.org

Cabins 140 Big Horn For Rent 2 BD 2 BA Furn NS NP WD Lease 11/1/15-5/26/16 $1000/MO + Utilities Call 785-249-2212 or 785-357-7777

Cabins for rent near YMCA adult only, NS/NP. Mike- 970-480-5176 Linda-975-586-9633 Luxury Cabin 3bd 2 ba on Big Thompson River. Walk to downtown Estes Park.

No Pets. Available Oct 1st 2015- June 1 2016. See Picture on VRBO #341263. $1500 per month. Call Ray 720-314-9200

RIVER FRONT OFFICE SPACE. Private office space available, $500/mo Call Bret 586-1700

Hello Estes Park Community! My name is Danielle Ashwood. I am recently new to this AmazTwo large corner offices, ing Community and would reception area, private love to meet some of you! I bath and kitchenette all am a Stylist at 2 Blondz N’ with natural light. Private A Salon! Please call (970) entrance. Your own heat 577-0889 or (970) 402and A/C. 796 sq. ft. on 5143 to Save a spot! I look ground level with front door forward to hearing parking. 1204 Graves Ave. from you!

Plaza business complex.

Call 970-232-5588.

Caregiving

TRANSPORTATION Cars

Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits.

Cynthia Soguero, RN The “FOOT CARE NURSE” 970-443-8494

Other-Misc 2001 Honda Accord LX, 4 cyl automatic, 132K miles.

Excellent running condition. Good tires. Pioneer AM/FM/CD. Call 615-4156532 for questions or to see in Estes Park. $1900.

‘97 Impreza, 390k, needs struts, $1000 303.823.0689

Motorcycles

2003 Harley Davidson Softail Night Train 100th Anniversary Edition.Too many extras to list. $13,000 OBO contact Dan at 586-1758

HOME HELPER, LOCAL, LAUNDRY, ERRANDS, TRANSPORTATION, MEALS. $25/HR, NO EVENINGS MAXINE 480-1317

HOUSEHOLD Furniture

DESK & CHAIR Solid Wood 48x24”, Sturdy, Very Good Cond. $75 obo.

Joy 303-667-4676

Trucks For Sale 2002 Ford Ranger. V6, 5 Speed, Manual. Runs Well.

101525 Miles.

Call 970 481-0323

IVORY, Brass lamps. Good cond. 26” $40 obo AND A Twin Simmons Mattress, For Sale 4 barely used springs, frame. Barely continental tires Used. $60 obo.

LT 275-7R18 Joy 303-667-4676. $40 ea. call 918 429-0170 TRUNDLE BED, like new $75.00 970-215-5548

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Fri- Sat 8-4 1740 S. St Vrain (E. off Hwy 7) Condos/Townhomes Estate Sales 50 yrds S of Peak View.

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Magnificent in Form, Function & Finish

W NE

Build Your Mountain Dream Home

Estes Park Log Home with Gorgeous Mountain Views

Wake up to serene views and blissful silence. Located in the Retreat, enjoy 4.89 acres of beautiful forest, peaceful meadows and quaking aspens. Several possible building sites will provide gorgeous views and cherished privacy. If you want it all~ trees, views, meadows, wild flowers and abundant wildlife, then wait no longer. Get started making your mountain home dreams come true.

Open floor plan with stone fireplace, wood floors, kitchen of stainless & hardwoods, plus huge covered deck to take in those views. Main floor master suite features dual walk-in closets & 5 piece bath. New carpet throughout, huge lower level rec room, lots of storage & oversize 2-car garage. Borders 300+acres of Crocker Ranch property. Cette une Belle Vue!

$109,000 Lot 25A Miller Fork

$495,000 2372 Bellevue Drive

Meticulously crafted home features soaring greatroom w/exposed beams & floor to ceiling fireplace, kitchen of granite & cherry w/Bosch appliances, hickory floors & north/south decks.

Restful Master Suite centers spa-like bath w/fireplace, walk through shower & air-therapy tub.

2 additional suites + 4th bedroom. Beautiful outdoor spaces, landscaping & mountain views all around.

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Easy, 1-level living in this brand new home, ready by the Holidays! Gorgeous water and Continental Divide views welcome you the moment you enter. Greatroom with fireplace and hardwood floors, kitchen of granite & stainless, master suite with walk-in closet and access to the 40' deck to take in the views.Two guest rooms, 1.5 additional baths and a 2-car garage complete the package.

Featuring private, lush yard w/built-in gas fire pit, open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, 2-story windows, spacious dining & kitchen, stainless appliances, concrete counters, gas cook top & pantry. Spa-like Master Suite bath includes finishes like double vessel sinks, custom tile shower, river rock wall & walk-in closet. Enjoy the best of Estes Park without the upkeep.

Just 1 mile off Highway 36, in Pinewood Springs, are 2-very-private acres worlds away from the hustle & bustle. Build your dream home/mountain getaway where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the Rocky Mountains. Driveway & well already installed! Easy drive to Longmont, Boulder, National Forest & RMNP, giving you the services you need & tranquil mountain living you long for...

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$129,000 922 Estes Park Estates Drive

$489,000 449 Skyline Drive

2 Acres of Trees, Views & Total Silence

Commercial Building and Lot 1200 sq ft. Commercial building (1/3 ac) and adjacent lot (1/4 ac). Ideal location- easy access off Hwy 7, plenty of parking, and great views of Lumpy Ridge.

Development plan approved by Town of Estes Park for the lot. Lot can be purchased separately. Great place for offices, art/woodworking studio, medical/natural health, or micro-brewery. Building has year lease in place. $325,000 537 S. Saint Vrain Avenue

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Enjoy 2552sf of comfortable living featuring open floor plan, great room w/FP & vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, dining area plus main floor master suite & laundry. Walk out lower level w/ family room, 2 BR, full bath & large storage area. Deck overlooking open space & use the 2 atriums to enjoy Continental Divide views year round and add passive solar heat.

Updated end unit at Lake Meadow Condos w/Continental Divide views.Townhouse-style featuring open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace & granite counters.Two decks overlooking Longs Peak & the Continental Divide & close to Lake Estes’ walking/biking trail. Easy to own condo with simple access to hiking, biking, dining & shopping...Enjoy all that Estes has to offer.

Live with these views…..from every window in this three story Windcliff condo. Three bedrooms & baths, multiple decks, and an open floor plan. Lower level has private access and has been used as VRBO in recent years, adjacent to RNMP. Priced to allow your updating choices. Storage & shared garage.

Quality 4 bed/3 bath home on level 1.16 acres. Family & Great Rooms with fireplaces, wood windows w/custom shutters, large laundry and mud rooms & inviting finishes. Spacious kitchen, breakfast bar & nook, dining room, office, master suite w/adjoining hottub sunroom, plus private guest suite downstairs.

Borders open space, with rock formations, meadows, mature trees & BIG VIEWS of Twin Sisters!

$495,000 601 Steamer Drive

514 Grand Estates Drive C-1

Spacious Home with Snow Capped Mountain Views

$335,000 1431 St Moritz Trail B-1

$749,000 2220 Arapaho Road

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View Longs Peak, Mt. Meeker & Twin Sisters Well-appointed cottage with exceptional views on 1.19 acre, end of the road site. Character & special touches fill this 1500+sf home. 2 suites, wood floors, great room with stone fireplace, wood ceilings & view windows. Kitchen w/ exposed log beams, granite counters, farmhouse sink and gas range. Curl up in the window seat of the main floor master or kick-back on one of 2 decks.

Awesome View!

Historic Riverside Home

There is an unobstructed 180 degree view of snow capped peaks and valley below on this 4.21 acre building site. Bounded on the south by National Forest, this lot is peaceful and quiet. Over $75,000 of excavation has already been done for the foundation and driveway of your dream home. A site plan available, showing proposed home, well and septic sites.

Historic home graced w/rustic lodge qualities & luxury finishes. Contemporary finishes of granite, tile & stainless along w/vintage log, stone, wood stove & wood floors bring character & charm. 4,549sf for easy entertaining, and soothing river sounds can be heard from any open window. Easy access from the Front Range makes a perfect weekend getaway or full time residence.

$199,000 1440 Hummingbird Drive

$450,000 468 Riverside Drive

$389,500 158 Timber Lane

Christian Collinet, Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Janine Dawley, Marketing Coordinator Mindy Stone Office Coordinator Ellen Benes Client Liaison Brad Barnett, Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780

Jeremy Collinet, Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850 Julia Daley, Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319 Judy Nystrom, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

2.34 Acres of Privacy, Views & Trees Build your dream home on this ideal mountain lot with an existing well! Quiet 2.34 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in The Retreat features an easy building site, native grasses, mature trees, great mountain views and abundant wildlife. National Forest just up the road and a short drive from Estes Park, Glen Haven and RMNP. Start living the dream for only $94,000!

220 Solitude Court

Mike Richardson, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas, Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619