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Happy Halloween Estes Park!

Each year on October 31st, downtown Estes Park becomes a place of fun for young and old. Elkhorn Avenue traffic is detoured so hundreds of costumed people and pets can walk safely from door to door and enjoy the old fashioned fun of Trick or Treating on Halloween. The very generous merchants, service groups, churches and emergency responders give away candy, apples, and good tidings!

Don’t be surprised to see performances by skilled dancers and comedians in window displays. After all, this is Estes Park, A Great Place To Be! EPNEWS photo Gary & Kris Hazelton

Pumpkins From Rotary The 80th annual pumpkin give-away took place last Friday, October 21 at the Estes Park Elementary School. The Safeway store in Estes Park once again donated 800 plus pumpkins of all sizes and shapes. Rotary members we delighted to put so many smiles on the faces the children. Watch our broadcast news segment at epnews.com or on our Facebook page. Shown here is Miss Pulak with some of her kindergarten class.

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Event Center Sees Strong Growth In Use, Adds To Estes Park’s Year-Round Amenities As the new Estes Park Event Center wraps up its second season in operation, I wanted to share an update on how the facility use is going and what the future holds for this great amenity to our community.

You may recall that the new facility had a rocky start when construction coincided with the devastating 2013 flood.

This made it very difficult for our contractor to get materials and workers into town, delaying the opening by several months. With the much-appreciated cooperation of our contractor, Dohn Construction, we were able partially open the facility for limited use in 2015, but the delays impacted our ability to book the facility for both current and future events. It was impossible to book many events that first year when we couldn’t guarantee to the event organizers the building would be ready.

Even with the delays, we did get the building open, held a community grand opening celebration, and hosted 24 events in the building that first year.

This year we saw strong growth in the use of the facility. By the end of 2016 we expect to have held 38 events in the facility, increasing the number of days the building is in use from 82 to 124. Revenues are anticipated to be up 66 percent over 2015. Given that many events

plan at least two to three years in advance, this is very encouraging growth.

The Town of Estes Park works diligently to market the entire Events Complex (the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park) throughout the country. Staff is reaching out to target markets to let them know we are here and what we have to offer – this includes associations, events, government, expos, sporting events, corporate groups, meeting planners, vendors, concert promoters, festival organizers and others.

Many of the events are highly publicized public events that you may be aware of, but the Event Center also hosts many private events like birthday celebrations, Quinceaneras, youth groups, meetings and corporate events. There are a wide variety of events at the facility each month.

Some of the events we’ve hosted since the building has opened include U.S. Regional Gymnastics, Varsity Cheer, numerous benefit concerts and dinners, Vintage Market Days, Ride the Rockies, and public meetings. The building has been host to everything from a Mercedes Benz dealer event to the Valentine’s Mighty Circus!

2017 looks strong considering early bookings. In addition to the traditional events and groups we’ve hosted before,

staff is working with many new groups and clients who are excited about holding their events here in Estes Park. Currently we are projecting 45 events using the facility for 154 days in 2017, an increase of 24 percent over 2016. This amounts to a projected increase in revenue of 41 percent over 2016.

In addition to private and public events, the Events Complex offers local and nonprofit rental rates to help bring the community together and provide a much-needed venue for events. The Event Center has held local public information meetings, job fairs, festivals, fundraisers, and even our local high school graduation. The Pavilion, the other new facility located right next to the Event Center, has hosted local community groups such as Pickleball players and youth groups.

The Event Center and Pavilion, as part of the overall Estes Park Events Complex, are important community assets, providing a venue for locals as well as attracting visitors and helping to build a stronger year round economy here in Estes Park. For general information about the Events Complex, please call 970-586-6104. For Event Center booking information, please call 970-577-3956.

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

On October 18 at 10:59 a.m. police were called to 116 W. Elkhorn Ave. on a report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival they cited a 25 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with criminal mischief and later released him on a summons.

On October 19 at 1:59 a.m. police re-

ceived a noise complaint at 501 Aspen Ave. Upon further investigation police charged a 44 year old male from Estes Park with DUI. He was cited and later released.

On October 19 at 2:04 p.m. police cited a female at 1250 Community Drive for a violation against the wildlife protection ordinance, an unsecured dumpster.

On October 19 at 4:59 p.m. police cited a 47 year old male from Estes Park and a 39 year old female from Estes Park with a vi-

olation against the wildlife protection ordinance, an unsecured dumpster.

On October 20 at 4:35 p.m. police cited a 50 year old male at 401 S. St. Vrain for a violation against the wildlife protection ordinance, an unsecured dumpster.

On October 22 at 3:04 p.m. police cited a 40 year old female from Estes Park at 470 E. Elkhorn for a violation against the wildlife protection ordinance, an unsecured dumpster.

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Halloween Closure On Elkhorn Ave. Allows Safe Passage Of Trick-Or-Treaters

To provide safe passage for trick-ortreaters during Estes Park's annual community Halloween festivities, the Town of Estes Park will close Elkhorn Avenue from Spruce Drive to Riverside Drive from 5 p.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31. Side street traffic will be detoured accordingly. The Town will also close the curbside lanes (both eastbound and westbound) of East Elkhorn Avenue from Riverside Drive to 390 East Elkhorn Ave. (Ed's Cantina). Two-way vehicle traffic will be maintained on the inside lanes in this section of East Elkhorn Avenue.

The lane closures are intended to increase safe areas for pedestrians, while at the same time improving the ability of adjacent businesses to participate in the Halloween festivities. Event fencing will be used on the north side of the street, adjacent to Town Hall and the Town Hall parking lot, while traffic cones will delineate the curbside lane closure on the south side of East Elkhorn Avenue.

The fencing and cones will guide pedestrians to designated crosswalks. Officers from the Estes Park Police Department will be stationed throughout downtown for added safety.

The Town of Estes Park encourages residents to bring their children downtown for a safe and fun Halloween celebration provided by the community's local businesses, organizations and residents.

Trick-or-treating families are encouraged to follow these safety tips: -Costumes should be highly visible with reflective materials.

-To prevent tripping, costumes should not drag on the ground.

-Props should not have sharp edges that could cause injury.

-Carry a flashlight after dark.

-Walk, don't run.

-Unless there is a designated street closure, walk on sidewalks.

-Cross streets at designated crosswalks only.

Dry Gulch Road Ribbon Cutting Celebration On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Town officials, project partners and citizens gathered for an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Dry Gulch Road. After several years of planning and saving, the Town completed the $3.93 million rehabilitation on schedule and within budget. The new roadway opened Sept. 2, while the trail should be complete by mid-October. Photo by Kris Hazelton/EP News

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Planning Commission To Discuss Vacation Rentals; Study Sessions Precede Public Hearing November 15, 2016 The Estes Valley Planning Commission will hold a special study session Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. to discuss vacation rental regulations, followed by a public hearing to consider draft vacation rental code amendments at its regular meeting Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Both meetings take place in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. In preparation, they will also discuss the topic during an Oct. 18 study session.

Discussion will include regulation of all vacation rentals regardless of the number of occupants. Meeting materials are posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings. Community members are encouraged to observe study session discussions and provide input during the public hearing, or submit comments to planning@estes.org.

Earlier this year the Vacation Rental Task Force of community representatives convened specifically to formulate recommendations for vacation rentals with nine or more occupants. The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees, Board of Larimer County Commissioners, and Estes Valley Planning Commission discussed Task Force recommendations at a joint meeting convened Aug. 30 and directed staff to draft code amendments that implement the recommendations. At its Nov. 1 study session, Planning Commission is expected to provide guidance for items on which the Task Force did not reach consensus: Density of vacation rentals by neighborhood and the maximum number of guests allowed to occupy a vacation rental. The Commission may also discuss the concept of an overall cap on the number of vacation rentals in the Estes Valley.

Next, completed, draft code amendments will be provided for Planning Commission to review at its Nov. 15 public hearing. The Commission will determine if the draft amendments are consistent with the Estes Valley Development Code as well as the policies and intent of the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan. It will forward a recommendation to approve, deny or approve with conditions to the Town Board and Larimer County Commissioners for a final decision to amend the Development Code.

Task Force recommendations were specific to vacation rentals with occupancy by nine or more individuals, within the Estes Valley Planning Area, and include the following: • Occupancy of vacation rentals should be limited to two people per bedroom, plus two. For example, a two bedroom unit should be rented to no more than six people.

• Vacation rentals containing nine or more people should be allowed in the same

zoning districts as vacation rentals with eight or fewer people, i.e., all residential districts plus the A-1 Accommodations/Low Intensity and CD Downtown Commercial districts.

• Lots on which vacation rentals are located should be a minimum of one acre in size and vacation rentals should be set back a minimum of 25 feet from all property lines, with the exception that vacation rentals in the RE-1 zoning district should be set back 50 feet.

• The approval process should initially be the current special review process, which includes Planning Commission review followed by a final decision by Town Board (for vacation rentals proposed within town limits) and Larimer County Commissioners (for vacation rentals within the unincorporated area of Estes Valley). The approval process should be streamlined (shortened) with final decision remaining the responsibility of Town Board and County Commission.

• Vacation rentals existing as of July 1, 2016 with the capacity to rent to nine or more individuals, i.e. vacation rentals with four or more bedrooms, and that have a current operating permit should not be subject to lot size, setback, or special review requirements. For example, a vacation rental with four bedrooms on a lot of less than one acre and setbacks of less than 25 feet should be allowed to rent to up to ten guests, with no requirement to obtain special review approval.

• The operating permit should designate a local resident or property manager of the Estes Valley who can be contacted by phone and be available 24 hours per day and should respond to complaints within 30 minutes.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado.The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a unified vision for land-use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the EstesValley Development Code.The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decisionmaking authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions.

Information on this topic is available at www.estes.org/vacationrentals. Final meeting information will be posted to www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe.

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Board Of Appeals To Discuss Building Codes For Vacation Rentals Nov. 3 The Estes Park Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to discuss vacation rentals Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 McGregor Avenue. The focus of the meeting is building code requirements relating to vacation rentals. With technical expertise in the building codes, the Board of Appeals will facilitate the meeting, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate. Meeting materials will be posted as they become available to www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

At its last meeting on March 10, the Board of Appeals recommended maintaining existing building code requirements for single-family dwellings used as vacation rentals until the Vacation Rental Task Force presented its recommendations to the Town Board and County Commissioners. Representatives

from the Task Force and the Planning Commission will be invited to present their recommendations to the Board of Appeals Nov. 3.

After considering public comment and the recommendations of the Task Force and Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals will determine if it wants to make a recommendation to the Town Board relating to building code requirements for vacation rentals.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 970-577-3721. Please visit www.estes.org/vacationrentals for more information on the topic of vacation rental regulations. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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.

October 16 At 9:33 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the 4000 block of Little Valley Rd. for a brush fire.

At 7:00 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1747 Raven Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

October 17 At 2:19 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1045 Tranquil Ln. for a detector activation.

At 12:03 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 2:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of Heinz Parkway for an odor investigation.

October 19 At 7:21 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to provide mutual aid to Loveland at 125 Grouse Hollow Ln. At 10:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2750 Notaiah Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 12:56 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 66 on Hwy. 34 for an MVA. At 1:57 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 4 on Hwy. 36 for an MVA. At 5:31 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 619 Alpine Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:24 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 292 Moraine Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

October 21 At 9:11 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1776 Olympian Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:49 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of mile marker 68 on Hwy. 34 for a smoke investigation.

22 October At 2:49 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:04 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to a possible illegal burn.

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Don’t Wait Till November 8th Vote Now! From: Angela Myers Larimer County Clerk & Recorder

Please join us!

Salud Open House Friday, November 4th 4pm—6pm Following several months of construc on, the Salud sta and Founda on board members invite you to tour the clinic, enjoy refreshments, and learn about our current fundraising campaign.

1950 Redtail Hawk Drive Estes Park

Ballots hit the mail stream the week of October 17th in Colorado. Don’t wait until November 8th, vote that ballot as soon as you receive it, if you can. Here’s why…

First, voting will put an end to those political phone calls and mail pieces! Campaigns and committees access registration lists to identify who has not yet voted.

They don’t want to waste their resources appealing to those who have already cast their ballots.

Second, the timing of election results is dependent on you! If we receive more than 20,000 ballots on Election Day, we will have to stop and resume processing the next day. Mail balloting means that there is a significant amount of work that takes place once we receive your ballot – every signature is verified before the envelope is opened, then the ballot packet must be disassembled, ballots counted, etc. – it is a laborious process that takes much more time than it used to. It is your choice, if you want to know how Larimer County voted in comparison to the rest of the state or nation on Election

Night, you will not wait until November 8th to get your ballot to us.

Third, the ballot issues are many and involved - don’t stress yourself out by rushing at the last minute! Look at the size of the state “Blue Book,” it contains nearly 100 pages!

And then there is the County Tabor Notice containing information about the county issues you will be voting on. (Both can be accessed at votelarimer.org, if you don’t find them handy when you need them.) Life happens…don’t let your ballot and your ability to make the best choices be a casualty – take the time now and get that important ballot voted!

Once you vote that ballot, the list of drop locations (aside from USPS) can be found on the information sheet included in your ballot packet or at votelarimer.org.

If you haven’t received your ballot by October 26th, please contact the Elections Office at 970-498-7820, or visit one of our early voting sites (see the list at votelarimer.org).

Value your voting privilege and vote early if you can!

Estes Park Police Department Seeks Volunteer Auxiliary Members

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The Estes Park Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Police Auxiliary Unit. Auxiliary members perform uniformed, unarmed patrols and assist with special events and other activities ranging from fingerprinting and vacation checks to providing specialized assistance with investigations. Interested individuals should complete a Town of Estes Park employment application, available at www.estes.org/jobs or at the Police Department window at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, friendly and outgoing, and must enjoy working with people. Applicants should also be able to stand or walk for up to four hours, consent to a criminal and driving background check, have no felony convictions, no more than two moving traffic violations within the past

12 months, and no warrants or misdemeanor convictions in the last five years.

A successful interview with the Police Department will also be required. Auxiliary members come from many diverse backgrounds and life experiences; police or military training is not required.

The Auxiliary Unit, formed in 2001, is a 20-member volunteer team whose purpose is to enhance the individual and collective safety of the community by assisting the Estes Park Police Department.

A few of the special projects carried out by the Auxiliary team are the Citizen's Police Academy and the Blue Santa program. Members are required to donate a minimum of 96 hours per year and attend a variety of trainings.

For more information, interested individuals should contact Captain Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

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I’m In A Conflict...

Now What? Part 2 October is Conflict Resolution Month, allows all voices and concerns to be to better equip citizens in resolving con- heard. Once this has been accomplished, flict Melissa Westover, Executive Direcaction items can be developed to assist tor and Manager of Estes Valley Restorathe group in working through the tive Justice conflict. These action items put Partnership, will the emphasis on the resolution of address different the conflict and not the people inaspects of convolved in it. Action items are duflict and give ties that individuals or smaller helpful ideas and groups can do to gather needed resources regardinformation or accomplish ing conflict manneeded tasks to start the resoluagement through tion process. Usually at least one Melissa Westover weekly articles follow up meeting is needed so during October. Estes Valley Restorative the entire group can hear the Justice Partnership Presently Estes progress made and determine Valley Restora- Manager and Executive Director what next steps are needed to tive Justice Partnercontinue the resolution process. ship offers two proRestorative Community Mediagrams to assist tion citizens of the Estes This program is designed primaValley in conflict resrily for individuals or small groups olution. These proof individuals who find themselves grams are Restorative in a dispute. Mediators first hold inCommunity Mediadividual pre-meetings with each tion for low level disparty and then parties come toputes and Facilitated Conversations for gether to participate in the mediation groups and individuals looking to resolve meeting. The mediators are present to conflict in a less formal setting. For conduct the process and assist the parties more information regarding these proin coming to resolution. They are not grams contact Melissa Westover at decision-makers and are completely neuMwestover@estes.org or 970-577-3829. tral. The process gives parties full control For more information, visit over the outcome in that they are the dewww.estes.org/restorativejustice. cision makers regarding the final resoluLast week I discussed how to best aption agreement. The agreement is not proach a one-on-one conversation with legally binding; therefore follow-through someone with whom we are in conflict. on an agreement is completely dependBut what options do we have if the situa- ent on the parties involved. A great benetion needs further assistance? Fortufit is that the process gives individuals the nately through Estes Valley Restorative opportunity to come to resolution withJustice Partnership (EVRJP) some opout the involvement of attorneys or the tions are available, and the best news of court. Once the court is asked to interall is that they are free to any citizen livvene, the outcome is taken out of the ing in the Estes Valley. People who have hands of the individuals involved. The gone to court or hired professional facili- judge or magistrate will have the final tators or mediators can tell you that it is say. Perhaps most importantly, the quite costly. Beyond the usual expenses process gives the parties the opportunity of attorneys and court fees, residents of to repair the relationship at least enough the Estes Valley have the added expense to allow in the future. Because we live in of time and travel since most court prosmall community, damaged relationships ceedings occur at least an hour away. have a ripple effect to those who live in Following are two opportunities to avoid the community. So any relational repair the expense and to have control of what that can be accomplished benefits us all. the outcome will be, as no judge or arSituations that are appropriate for biter will be deciding who wins and who Restorative Community Mediation are: loses. landlord/tenant disputes, neighborhood Facilitated Conversations issues, business/customer complaints, Facilitated Conversations is a new offer- etc. Divorce and child custody cases are ing in our program to primarily assist not appropriate for this process. groups in working through conflict. This Most conflicts can be resolved without can be between groups who work closely outside assistance. Resolution can often together, or conflicts within groups. take place by going to the other person in Think of homeowners' associations, a non-threatening manner and having a boards of directors, faith communities, conversation. Timing is also important, clubs, committees, coworkers, etc. in that the quicker you deal with a situaSometimes individuals in these groups tion; the less likely it is to grow into a are not in conflict with each other, but large dispute. Whether you resolve conthey may find they are on different sides flict on your own or seek assistance from of an issue impacting the organization. others, you are participating in a process Rather than letting the discussion bethat is counter to our comfort level and come divisive, these groups can contact to our culture. Therefore it takes courage EVRJP to begin organizing a Facilitated and the willingness to engage in a certain Conversation. The purpose is to have an amount of risk, but the outcome of buildoutside, neutral entity run the meeting ing a safer more peaceful community is designed to address the conflict. Their worth the risk. main duty is to incorporate a process that

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Final Weekend For Haunted House Spectacular At American Legion Haunted House 2016 at the American Legion kicked off last weekend with a feature story broadcast on Denver’s Channel 7 News. Anyone who missed the video can find it online by searching the keywords “Something Spooky Going on in Estes Par.” This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the spine-tingling chills and heart-pounding thrills in what just might be the Estes Park’s creepiest and most creative entertainment experience in Halloween lore.

Haunted House 2016 is part of a popular annual tradition that has been hosted by American Legion Post 119.

The Haunted House will be open this Friday and Saturday evening, October 28 and 29, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the American Legion, located at the intersection of Highways 36 and 7. Admission is $13.

Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult, or attend the KidFriendly Haunted House day this Sunday, October 30 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kids’ admission that day is a special discounted rate of $5.00.

The Legion’s lower floor has been completely transformed into a “genuinely creepy basement” theme, where participants will explore their way through a maze of surprising corners and corridors, complete with ghoulish “ ” and chilling scenarios. This year’s Haunted House is entirely new and original, with a Scream Team led by creative director Jennifer Bass, a professional theater producer and acting coach. Leading the technical construction is longtime Estes Park resident Kovo Mendoza, who is drawing upon his strong background in theatrical and audio-visual design. The Legion wishes to thank Estes

Park Lumber for the donation of lumber for construction.

While enjoying a multi-faceted entertainment experience, attendees will also help raise vital funds needed to support the American Legion. And this year’s raffle tiein offers an extraordinary grand prize: a free private airplane tour led by local pilot Bronson MacDonald. Additional raffle prizes include a complimentary stay in a Rocky Mountain Resorts property, regional theater tickets, as well as prizes from Kind Coffee, Scratch Deli & Bakery, the Twisted Pine, and many more. Participants may enter to win these prizes with raffle tickets purchased during Haunted House hours or during the Legion’s regular open hours.

This year’s event also features a Pushin’ Daisies Tombstone Exhibit. Individuals and families are invited to visit the Legion to purchase a wood tombstone which can be custom decorated, with all proceeds helping keep crucial services going strong at the Legion. These decorated and whimsical tombstones will be on display outside the Legion all Halloween season.

The public is also encouraged to support the Legion by purchasing pumpkins at the event or during Legion open hours. Prices range from $7 to $12.

With so many activities, the event offers a “no-wait” experience, as haunt-goers will have much to enjoy even before entering the “creepy basement.” Outdoor attractions at this year’s Haunted House include a Zombie Paintball Zone, where participants can defend the world against a costumed zombie. Spirited participants may also take their best attack inside an Auto Annihilation area.

Be sure to visit the haunted house at the American Legion Post 119.

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EPNEWS.COM When hiking in Vermont last week, I kept a lookout for author Bill Bryson, thinking maybe we’d bump into him on the Appalachian Trail. Alas, he must have been a mile or two behind us, perhaps held up by Katz’s ambling pace, picking up candy bars along the trail as the junk food junkie tossed them out of his pack to lighten his load.

Bryson wrote about his trek on the Appalachian Trail in his book, A Walk in the Woods. The book was Estes Park’s 2011 One Book One Valley (OBOV) selection. We OBOV readers had hoped we’d get to see Bryson then too, but he didn’t show up for any of the events he was invited to in Estes Park that week either.

Since he didn’t finish his A.T. journey, I figured Bryson might still be out there, trying to log the last of the trail’s 2100 miles.

(Note: When someone calls the Appalachian Trail simply “A.T.” she sounds like she has trudged her way into the most elite hiking circles. She is intimate enough with the trail to call it by its nickname. As far as Bryson is concerned, when a person hikes the A.T., she is certainly in a hiking circle: ''Every bend in the path presents a prospect indistinguishable from every other, every glimpse into the trees the same tangled mass. For all you know, your route could describe a very large, pointless circle.'')

Bryson’s description of the Appalachian Trail—and the bear warning signs we saw at the trailhead—had prepared us somewhat for our day on the Long Trail, the section of trail that takes hikers from one end of Vermont to the other. The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America and was the inspiration for the A.T., actually coinciding with that trail for about 100 miles. It follows the Green Mountain ridgeline—alit with blazing colors while we were there—and is woefully lacking in signage.

We searched for the trailhead, asked directions of a local who sent us south when we needed to go north, and finally found the hidden sign directing us to our destination.

Despite the sunny day, we hiked in dimness because of the solid canopy of trees blocking out the sun overhead and the deep black soil underfoot. The trail was damp and thick with rich, green moss and ferns. It was more treacherous than many of the trails in Rocky due to the busy network of tree roots braiding their way across the path and a carpet of fallen leaves hiding potential hazards. The section of trail we hiked was steep and rocky, with some stair steps as tall as my waist.

We saw only one lone backpacker on the trail the day we hiked the Long Trail. We heard cracking sounds coming from above us on the trail so we froze, scanning the depths of the woods for a bear. Then a tall, thin, bearded 20-something appeared, swinging his hiking stick.

Where did he come from, we asked? He had started in Canada eight days ago and had gone 108 miles. He had 164 miles to go to complete the Long Trail. By himself. We aptly oooed and aaaahed.

“But that’s nothing,” he said. “Last year I did the entire Appalachian Trail.” I asked if he’d seen Bill Bryson. No, and he hadn’t read his book either. I told him it was quite entertaining as he’d be able to relate to the experiences Bryson recounts.

“Ah, but Bryson didn’t make it the whole way,” Bushy Beard said with a slight air of superiority, justifiably earned. (About 2000 people attempt the feat every year. Only 200 or so make it.)

We wished him luck and parted ways. Up we scrambled, following the blue paint blazes on the trees. But we couldn’t find our destination: Molly Stark’s Balcony. We studied the map and read the printed website directions, but were unable to locate the overlook. (Molly Stark gained notoriety when her husband issued the battle cry claiming victory in the Battle of Bennington “or this night Molly Stark sleeps a widow!”)

We ventured off trail but not very far, with the story of Geraldine Largay haunting us.

(Her remains were found two years after she got lost just a short distance from the Appalachian Trail.) The dense forest made it difficult to maintain an orientation and as soon as I lost sight of the trail, I imagined my own bones scattered among the tree roots. My goose bumps sent me scurrying back to trodden territory. (“Woods are not like other spaces…Their trees surround you, loom over you, press in from all sides.

Woods choke off views and leave you muddled and without bearings. They make you feel small and confused and vulnerable, like a small child lost in a crowd of strange legs.

Stand in a desert or prairie and you know you are in a big space. Stand in the woods and you only sense it. They are vast, featureless nowhere. And they are alive.” ~Bill Bryson) Our day on Vermont’s Long Trail, with its glorious trees showing off their autumn splendor, was memorable, despite not finding the overlook. (“It’s the journey, not the destination,” we reminded each other.) But the dangerous shortage of signs along the privately maintained Appalachian Trail, the lack of grand vistas, and the misguided directions from a well-intentioned local made it clear: Rocky and all the national parks are well-tended, worth their entrance fees, and deserving of the celebration they have been receiving for their 100th birthdays.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2016 Sarah Donohoe

Mountain Music Makers Seeking More Singers Have you thought about singing with a local folk group? Whether you have experience singing in a choir or just singing in the shower, the Mountain Music Makers would love for you to join them during the Christmas Season and beyond. Their repertoire includes Folk, Tin Pan Alley, Gospel, and Christmas songs. There is no cost to belong and all the music is provided.

The Mountain Music Makers are under the directions of Dennis Neff who arranges public domain pieces to accommodate the instruments in the group which includes: a hammer dulcimer, lap dulcimer, ukulele,

folk harp, banjo, harmonica, guitars, keyboards, fiddles, and a washtub bass. The arrangements for the singers are done in unison and in four-part harmony. The group has been performing for the last three years at the local nursing home, Good Sam’s, the Holiday House, churches, and various other local venues.

Please call Dennis Neff at 480-1498 for more information and rehearsal dates which currently are on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church. All inquiries are welcome.

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Here is the incredible team that is putting on the Catch The Glow Parade this year!

A fun group who are totally professional and dedicated. And, all (but Michael) are new to the parade this year. They have put parade designer Michael Young completely at ease! Thank you David Hocker, Barbara Knight Johnson, Shannon Bair DeJaynes, Rob Hinkle, Devin Gelsinger & Kevin Benes with Michael Young. Courtesy photo

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Quota Club’s Mission: To serve country and community, To promote high ethical standards, To emphasize the dignity of all useful occupations, To develop good fellowship and To advance the ideals of righteousness, justice, international understanding and goodwill.

Quota International was founded in 1919 by Wanda Frey Joiner. Quota is an international service organization that links members of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a worldwide network of service.

With a motto of “We share:” Quotarians are known especially for their service to deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and

children. Quota members share the values of service and encouraging others, developing friendships and promoting international understanding.

The Estes Park Quota Club is made up of local business women who raise funds for area ambulances as well as a wide variety of needs. Whether we provide a scholarship for a woman going back to school, arrange an assembly on hearing for high school students or supply the equipment for a new cooking program at the senior center, Quota touches lives.

Quota is now seeking new members. If you are interested in joining, please email Alicia Cossota, President at zoomet@verizon.net or Mary Murphy, membership chair at marymurphy@frii.com.

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Visionary Or Villain?

Dunraven Tells Tales At Elkins Distillery

Scoundrel or gentleman? Land grabber or preservationist? An Irish aristocrat, the Earl of Dunraven came to Colorado as a hunter in the 1870s. Before his departure, he would control more than 6000 acres of the pristine Estes Park valley—only to find his name besmirched amid the village’s first and still-unsolved murder. But to the larger world, Dunraven was an illustrious adventurer: Yellowstone’s Dunraven Pass bears his name; he sailed his yacht in the America’s Cup; and his trans-Atlantic criss-crossing earned him the name, the “American Earl”.

Elkins Distilling Company will be host to a special night of stories and intrigue,

Estes Park Museum Begins Winter Hours

Beginning November 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 the Estes Park Museum gallery will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The permanent exhibit “Tracks in Time” details the area’s history from the Ice Age to today. The gallery space includes hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

New to the Museum, an updated Natural Disasters section, Artistic Pathways exhibit, and an assortment of artifacts that chronicle the changes in recreation in the Estes valley over the decades. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

drawn from local history, on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event.

“Dunraven: Villain or Visionary?” will begin with live stories at 4 p.m., with an intermission for visiting, followed by a second batch of tales at 5 p.m.

Appearing in the role of Dunraven will be local storyteller-performer Kurtis Kelly. Kelly has been a teller and chronicler of local history lore for the past two decades. He has been portraying the Earl of Dunraven for ten of those years, both locally and around the Front Range.

This special evening will also invite speculation on two of Dunraven’s curious “whisky mysteries.” Is Dunraven’s whisky really buried somewhere? And who accosted Dunraven one strange summer evening, pleading for a bit of “fire water” to imbibe?

Elkins Whisky is pleased to offer this event as part of its schedule of fall festivities. The beverage menu features both alcohol and non-alcoholic refreshments.

Admission is free and no purchase is necessary to attend.

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Ballet Renaissance Needs Your Vote

Ballet Renaissance students at the Estes Park Duck Race, May 2015.

naissance’s Facebook page, with reminders and updates, until the Nov. 3, 5 p.m. MST conclusion of the competition. For a direct link to the contest, go to first-westerntrust-noco.pgtb.me/rjLz8B Thank you in advance!

Ballet Renaissance is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. Here in Estes, Ballet Renaissance contracts to provides yearround ballet training and performance opportunities for dancers of all ages and experience levels at Center

Local nonprofit organization Ballet Renaissance needs your vote. Ballet Renaissance is the only nonprofit organization from Estes in the final round of a First Western Trust $7,000 grant competition.

Ballet Renaissance is racing neck and neck for First Place with a much larger Ft. Collins-based organization and Ballet Renaissance needs to expand its base of daily voters to keep up! Vote every 24 hours, now through Thursday Nov. 3 at 5 p.m.

Ballet Renaissance students Mia Hernandez (left) MST to help Ballet Renaisand Dominie Rojas (right); April 2016. sance win first place and represent Estes in this speStage. For more information about Ballet cial way!

The link to vote daily for Ballet Renais- Renaissance please contact 970-480-7697 or visit www.balletren.org. sance in the First Western Trust grant competition is being posted on Ballet ReBallet Renaissance students pose on the lawn of the View Restaurant, Crag’s Lodge; October 2016.

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EVPC Hosts Quarterly Membership Dinner At Mary’s Lake Lodge

Estes Valley Partners for Commerce hosted their quarterly membership meeting last Thursday, October 20 at Marys Lake Lodge. Over 50 members and nonmembers attended, arriving early for an hour of socializing, networking, and just catching up with neighbors and friends, many of whom hadn’t seen each other during the busy summer! Marys Lake Lodge served a delicious buffet, which included chicken parmesan and pork loin with apricot glaze, and attendees enjoyed their dinner while Kirby Hazelton, current President of EVPC, kicked off the night’s program with announcements about board terms and upcoming events.

EVPC currently has a board of nine directors: Kirby Hazelton (President), Kent Smith (Vice-President), Diane Muno (Secretary), Paul Mueller (Treasurer), Nick Smith, Greg Rosener, Charley Dickey, Rob Pieper, Jon Nicholas, and Adam Shake. Kent Smith, Jon Nicholas, and Adam Shake’s board terms expire this month, with Kent and Jon submitting for re-election. Two other EVPC members have been nominated for the board, which may seat up to twelve directors: Lynn Ciolli of The Cabin Store and Cabin Fever, and McShan Walker of Elkins Distillery. Ballots will be mailed to EVPC members early next week and the new board will be installed in November.

Kirby also excitedly announced that EVPC and the Estes Arts District are now partnering on their monthly events, combining Night of the Fun Junkies with Business After Hours for one, all-inclusive gathering that will bring art and commerce together! The first one will occur Thursday, November 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. Please join in the fun! Other announcements included Kandy for Kids (donations of Halloween candy can be made at Safeway – look for the marked cart!), Explore Our Store (next gathering is Wednesday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. at

Red Rose Rock Shop and Frames, Games, & Things Unnamed), an EVPC update to Town Board, and membership dues renewal.

Kirby then introduced Suzy Blackhurst, representing the Estes Park Centennial Planning Committee, who shared how to stay informed about Centennial happenings, how to get involved with celebrations, and how to utilize the specially-designed Centennial logo. There are many ways for businesses and community members to participate in this amazing year, and all information can be found at www.EstesPark100.com. The final speaker of the evening was Elizabeth Fogarty, President & CEO of Visit Estes Park, who presented on current and future strategy of the Destination Marketing Organization. Elizabeth covered a wide variety of topics, including the organization’s recent accomplishments, trends and behaviors of different demographics of guests and potential visitors, VEP’s new creative (including videos geared for social media engagement and billboards on I-70), and much more. It was a valuable opportunity to learn about Estes Park’s tourism messaging and how the business community can align themselves with the overall brand.

EVPC would like to think Lea Pickering, Ashley and Morgan Mulch, and the staff of Marys Lake Lodge for such a wonderful dinner. The EVPC Board would also like to thank board member Charley Dickey for his hard work in planning the event, as well as both Elizabeth Fogarty and Suzy Blackhurst for being the featured speakers of the evening.

And finally, the EVPC Board thanks Adam Shake for many years of service, both as past President and as a valued board member. For more information about EVPC, including an application for membership, visit www.estesvalleypartners.com.

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Good Luck At State Competition EPHS Marching Band

Way to go Estes Park High School Marching Band on winning first place at regionals last week in Lafayette, CO. From Director of Bands Sheridan Monroe, “Our kids have been working extremely hard this year, and are now seeded in 1st place going into the State Competition! In addition to the band members, I’d like to thank Juan Torres,

percussion instructor, Chris Pascual, color guard and dance instructor, Josue Quintana, pit percussion instructor and Emily Bochenek, brass instructor for their hard work and dedication.

The band will travel to Grand Junction, CO next Monday, October 31 to compete in the State Competition. Estes Park is behind you all the way! Good luck!

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EVICS Art Gala Fun-Raiser Sure To Please The community is invited to celebrate EVICS’ 10 years of service to children and families in Estes Park by attending the Art Gala Fun-Raiser on November 4th. Colorado Through the Eyes of a Child – is an adult event that will feature creative, purchasable kids’ art, kid-inspired art by adults, and tons of fun. Music, food, beverage, and lots of laughs will be served up by EVICS staff and volunteers at this FREE event open to all in the community. Stop in and be a part of the celebration of EVICS’ 10 years of service, at the Trout Haven Event Center, Friday, November 4; 5-8 p.m. Large and small gifts will be graciously accepted, and every gift will be matched $1 for $1, thanks to a generous matching gift challenge offered

by John and Peggy Lynch! In addition, the first 50 donors of $100 or more will receive a limited edition, handturned holiday ornament by John Lynch. Most importantly, your gift will be used to support young children, families, and early childhood programs critical to the life and success of our community.

In addition to other services, EVICS awards over $25,000 a year in childcare scholar-

ships for families in need. The organization depends solely on donations and grants for scholarship dollars. EVICS is a certified 501c3 non-profit organization.

All donations are 100% tax deductible and qualify for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit. There are lots of reasons to attend this event! For more information please contact EVICS at: office@evics.org or call 970-586-3055. If you are not able to attend but want to participate in the matching gift opportunity, please mail your donation to: EVICS, PO Box 3373, Estes Park CO 80517, or give online at www.evics.org

Open Discussion On Depression Join Maria Medina for an open discussion on depression, daily struggles, or anything you may just need to discuss, every Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. in

the back room at Kind Coffee. Call Maria for more information 970-646-5642.

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to your generous support, THANK Thanks Estes Park United raised $12,500 for

YOU! children and youth in the Estes Valley.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Snowy Peaks Winery Estes Park Brewery Kind Coffee

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Held each year on the day we turn the clocks back, Fall-Back Beer Fest is not only a celebration of beer, but also the people who make it. The event is held in the new Estes Park Events Complex.

With over 100 different beers being poured by the brewers themselves from over 30 Colorado breweries, festival goers are sure to walk away having learned something new about their favorite beer from the people who created it.

Come discover new favorites and talk with the brewers behind the beers from dozens of Colorado craft breweries.

While you're here, you'll also have a chance to chat with experts from Colorado hop farms, brewing equipment fabricators, yeast laboratories, malting companies, barrel suppliers, and much more.

The Fall Back Beer Festival also coincides with the American Homebrewers Associations Annual “Learn To Homebrew Day.” To add to the experience, several AHA sanctioned homebrewing clubs will be brewing on site for the crowd to enjoy. Come ask questions and even lend a hand!

With seminars from beer glass experts, food pairings from certified cicerones, demonstrations from homebrewing equipment fabricators, samples from hop farms, giveaways from local homebrew supply shops, and much more, there is sure to be something for everyone.

For everyone's entertainment, award-winning Colorado bluegrass returns to FBBF on the main stage to keep you all moving and some amazing food trucks will be on the grounds to keep everyone fed and happy.

The Fall Back Beer Festival is familyfriendly! Helping with the celebration of brewing are Colorado craft soda breweries pouring samples for guests of all ages!

A free shuttle will take festival goers to and from Fall Back Beer Fest at the Estes Park Events Center from downtown Estes Park throughout the day.

While ample parking is available, the shuttle will allow you to catch a ride to the festival from downtown, or following an afternoon of imbibing, give you a safe ride back to the downtown area where you can check out the great shops and enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants.

Presale ticket prices are: VIP Admission - $70 General Admission - $35 Designated Driver - $10 At-The-Gate Prices VIP Admission - $70 General Admission - $40 Designated Driver - $10 For more information and a list of participating breweries, go to the website at fallbackbeerfest.com.

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Dine Out And Support The Estes Park Learning Place!

Lily Tomasula Martin 12th Grade in are cross country, track and field, Key Club, Environmental Club and she’s a member of the National Honor Society.

Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, climbing, skiing, and anything outside. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Lily earned her varsity letter in cross country and track all four years in school and she is an all conference and all state runner and ran for a Junior USA mountain running team. She also earned an academic all state award.

Lily’s favorite quote is “She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that’s one of the reasons why they did” by Zelda Congratulations to Lily Tomasula Mar- Fitzgerald. tin, the Student of the Week for October After high school Lily plans to at28, 2016. tend college and run for whatever School activities Lily likes to participate school she decides to choose.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 3 for an opportunity to support the Learning Place while enjoying lunch or dinner at Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s.

Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s will introduce Giving Back Thursdays on November 3.

Six nonprofit organizations that have had an impact on Poppy’s or Mama Rose’s staff in some direct and meaningful way will receive 25% of total daily sales from both restaurants.

The Learning Place will be the first organization to be the recipient of Rob and Julie Pieper’s generous gift.

The Pieper’s also sponsor the annual Community Wine Dinner fundraiser for the Estes Park Learning Place. They will provide the meal, and Snowy Peaks

Winery will contribute the wine. This event will be held the evening of November 3 at Mama Rose’s. The Learning Place invites supporters to celebrate the power of education to unlock dreams as the new branding of the Learning Place is revealed, and student success stories are shared.

Save the Dates for Giving Back Thursday!

-Thursday, November 3: Estes Park Learning Place -Thursday, December 1: Estes Park Pet Association -Thursday, Feb 23: Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center -Thursday, March 2: Partners Mentoring Youth -Thursday, April 6: Estes Valley Crisis Advocates -Thursday, May 4: Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success

First Friday Art Groove November 4 Estes Arts District Announces First Friday! Art Groove on Friday, November 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Get this on your calendar on November 4th — First Friday! Art Groove – a walking art tour of Estes area galleries and art establishments.

Find out what everyone is talking about! Bring friends along for an evening of food, entertainment and the opportunity to meet some of the many accomplished creatives in our town.

There are generally fifteen participating galleries each month. November’s First Friday! also features the EVICS (Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success) first ever community fundraiser. This October 19-25, 2016

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event celebrates their first ten years and raises funds to help support children’s programming. In fact, the first $10,000 raised at this event will be matched dollar for dollar! This featured art event will host unique artwork created and inspired by children (and adults with kid love in their heart). Enjoy childhood favorite foods grown up for your adult palate and local crafted beer and wine. This event is hosted by Trout Haven Event Center, 5-8 p.m.

Visit EstesArtsDistrict.org for a map of these locations and to see the most upto-date schedule for performances and other events offered at the Art Groove.

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Village Thrift Shop Celebrates Six Months Serving Estes Park

On April Fools Day, two couples sat on the floor of the old Abbey Carpet warehouse on Manford Ave. wondering “What have we done!” We’d signed a lease on a building that needed a lot of work. We had no inventory, no clothing racks, no fixtures of any kind. We were not registered as a non-profit, and only had a vague understanding of how that all worked. The scariest thing was- how were we going to fill up the enormous space with enough stuff to sell to pay the rent? Where would we get volunteers, 2x4’s, paint?

Luckily this was Estes Park. When word got around, we were gratified and amazed. The phone started ringing with people offering clothing and furniture.

One woman showed up with a double armful of clothing with the tags still on; she said there was a sale at Kohl’s and she thought of us. Lowe’s donated a truck full of lumber. We found a thrift shop in Denver that was closing and had lots of fixtures. Local businesses offered display units. Several 60 hour weeks later, we had a renovated warehouse full of merchandise. The floors were scraped, carpets cleaned, paint on the walls, and we had lots of charitably minded folks offering to work-for free! These volunteers are from all walks of life and come with carpentry skills, organizational skills, or just a good heart and willingness to learn.

So, six months later, our parking lot is full, we are meeting wonderful people every day, and our sales have far surpassed our expectations. We are on track to give a considerable amount to Estes Park charities at the end of our fiscal year, next April. We recycle almost everything!

Of course, we are still looking for more volunteers; men and women, because some of our “summer people” are returning to warmer climes. Working is enjoyable and hours are flexible. We have a lot of fun here and everyone seems to genuinely like each other. No special skills are needed, merely caring about people and wanting to help Estes Park be an even better place to live.

If you think you might like to join us, please speak to Olga Cofas at 586-3360.

During business hours (10-4 Mon. thru Sat.) you may call the Village Thrift Shop, 1138 Manford Ave. at 586-1610.

Village Thrift Ship celebra seis meses de servicio a Estes Park El día de los inocentes, dos parejas se sentaron en el piso del antiguo almacén de alfombras Abbey en Manford Ave.

preguntándose "¿Qué hemos hecho!"

Habíamos firmado un contrato de arrendamiento de un edificio que necesitaba mucho trabajo. No tuvimos ningún inventario, no había bastidores de ropa, ni instalaciones de ninguna clase. No estábamos registrados como una organización no lucrativa, y sólo teníamos una vaga idea de cómo funcionaba todo esto.

La cosa que más temor nos causaba era¿cómo íbamos a llenar el enorme espacio con suficiente material para vender para pagar el alquiler? ¿De dónde sacaríamos de voluntarios, 2x4, pintura?

Por suerte esto era Estes Park. Cuando se corrió la voz, nos sentimos complacidos y sorprendidos. El teléfono empezó a sonar con la gente que ofrecía ropa y muebles. Una mujer se presentó con una doble brazada de ropa todavía con las etiquetas; dijo que había una venta en Kohl y pensó en nosotros.

Lowes donó un camión lleno de madera.

Encontramos una tienda de segunda mano en Denver que estaba cerrando y tenía un montón de accesorios. Las empresas locales ofrecieron mostradores.

Varias semanas de 60 horas más tarde tuvimos un almacén reformado y lleno de mercancía. Limpiamos y abrillantamos los pisos, limpiamos las alfombras , pintamos las paredes, y teníamos un montón de gente con mentalidad caritativa que ofrecen a trabajar-gratis! Estos voluntarios son de todos los ámbitos de la vida y venía con habilidades de carpintería, capacidad de organización, o simplemente un buen corazón y voluntad de aprender.

Y ahora, seis meses más tarde: el estacionamiento está lleno, hemos conocido gente maravillosa, todos los días, y nuestras ventas han superado con creces nuestras expectativas. Estamos en el camino para dar una cantidad considerable de organizaciones benéficas Estes Park al final de nuestro año fiscal, el próximo abril. ¡Reciclamos casi todo!

Por supuesto, todavía estamos buscando voluntarios, especialmente ahora que alguna de nuestras "gente de verano" están regresando a climas más cálidos. El trabajo es agradable y las horas son flexibles. Tenemos un montón de diversión aquí y todo el mundo se lleva bien. No se necesitan habilidades especiales, más que preocuparse por la gente y ganas de ayudar a que Estes Park sea un mejor lugar para vivir.

Si usted piensa que le gustaría unirse a nosotros, por favor hable con Olga Cofas al 586-3360. En horario de oficina (10-4 Lunes a sábado) o puede llamar al Village Thrift Shop, 1138 Manford Ave. al 586-1610.

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THE MENEHUNE ARE FOR REAL I was reminded recently of something we had heard when visiting the island of Kauai several years ago. Something that, in these days of bitter dialogue between political foes as well as various segments of our society, might prove helpful.

On Kauai, the Garden Isle of the Hawaiian Islands, there is a legend of a group of little people who come out only at night to perform impossible tasks. They are known as the Menehune.

Locals say these small people built a massive dam that exists on the island. Made of red clay, it shows amazing architecture. Like the Leprechauns of Ireland, these little people work their magic by moonlight. They are very much in the minds, native culture and mythology of the people of the island. Perhaps best of all, is that in the minds of the Hawaiians they are thought of in very positive ways.

Our minds and hearts sometimes combine to fashion characters, like the Menehune, who come to fill and impact our lives. Unlike them, in the play, The Tempest, one such creature, Caliban, is an evil force on Prospero’s island, producing only pain and evil thoughts, the result of long-held grudges that have twisted his soul. On that same isle we find Ariel, a loyal and compassionate character who strives to further the goals of Prospero, her master. She obeys his bidding to support his attempts to right past wrongs and a better life for himself and the people he loves.

These types of mythical characters can help us to think about how we are motivated and impacted by things that have taken place in our lives. We can hold on to past grievances and harbor them in our hearts, tormenting us with old demons made new each day by our unwillingness to let them go. Being dominated by the negative Calibans, we will keep our lives from moving forward. By remaining mired in negative thoughts and experiences, we usually become very bitter.

Since we become comfortable with them we fail to stop to think that we are the ones who create and perpetuate this creature in our own souls…and only we have the power to change it.

On the other hand, each of us can, if we will, fashion in our imaginations positive Ariellike creations that help achieve blessing freedoms. What are these? We need freedom from past negative grievances and the resulting bitterness we have allowed to ‘hunker down’ in our hearts.

We need freedom from shackles of distrust that limit our ability to bask in the warm glow of love, hope and beautiful possibilities.

Which will it be for us? We have the ability to open our hearts to Menehune-like outlooks that radiate beauty instead of ugliness. The people of Kauai choose to see life’s good things as springing forth from the little people. Like the Menehune, what we create, can be very real. We need to open hearts that harbor debilitating attitudes and fill them instead with good and wonderful outlooks. We can start by letting go of a grudge today. The Hawaiians have a saying: ‘E menehune mai kakoi o ha hana’ which means: “Let’s get together and get the work done like Menehune”. Let’s douse fires of past anger, granting forgiveness and open our hearts to the wonder of good, meaningful and blessing things.

The Bible says, “Whatever is: true, noble, right, pure, admirable, lovely, excellent and of good report, think on these things. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Bob)

Monday, October 31 Halloween luncheon & costume contest! Sign up now!

Tuesday, November 1 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Cake Wednesday, November 2 Spaghetti and meat marinara, Green salad, Garlic bread, Cake Thursday, November 3 Sweet and sour pork, Rice and stir fry vegetables, Mini egg rolls, Fruit crisp Friday, November 4 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Pie

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Karaoke At The Estes Park Senior Center

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division will be hosting a fun, casual karaoke hour on Thursday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. Drop in and sing along to all your favorites! It’s free, and no prior karaoke experience is necessary.

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

Revised Sweet Roll Recipe From Esther A. Cenac, “Mea culpa, Mea culpa…my fault and forgive me but I forgot to put 1 cup of milk in the last recipe for sweet rolls. You need that for the pudding mix. Many of my readers caught that little error and here is the revised recipe. I apologize for the omission.

Sweet Rolls with a Twist Pre-heat oven 350 degrees Makes 2 dozen Dough ¼ ounce package of active yeast 1 Tbs. sugar ¼ cup warm water ½ package instant vanilla pudding (half of 3-4 ounce pack) this is the new twist for me.

1 cup of milk 1 large egg ½ stick of melted butter 1 tsp. salt 3-3 1/2 cups flour. (You will not really need all of this) Filling ¾ cup sugar 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon ½ tsp. ground cardamom ½ stick melted butter Frosting 1 stick of softened butter 1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. water 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 Tbs. of sugar in the warm water. In a large bowl beat the milk and pudding mix about 1 minute. Let stand a bit till soft set. Add egg, melted butter, salt, yeast mix and 2 cups of flour. Beat on medium speed and add more flour to make a soft sticky dough.

Turn onto floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled. Punch down dough and separate into two balls. Roll each ball into 18 x 10 rectangles. Brush each with melted butter to about ¼ of edge.

Sprinkle the following filling over each.

To make the filling: mix the sugar, cinnamon and cardamom in a small bowl.

Use half on each rectangle of dough.

Roll each section like a jelly roll with pinched seam side down. Cut each into 12 slices and place in a in a greased 9x13 inch pan with cut side down.

Cover with towel and allow rising in a warm place until almost doubles. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan.

To frost, beat sugar until creamy and then add vanilla, water and enough sugar to reach consistency to spread over warm rolls.

Woman’s Club Meeting November 9 The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet Wednesday November 9 11:30 a.m. at the Dunraven Inn for its $18 noon luncheon.

The luncheon will be followed by the

program, Emergency Medical Services.

Guest reservations need to call Christine Childers at 577-9988 on or before Friday, November 4.

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Summit Church Invites Community To Chili Dinner Halloween Night

PROSPECT PARK LIVING CENTER TRICK OR TREAT AND HALLOWEEN STORY TIME Bring joy to our residents by bringing your youngest little monsters and princesses for trick or treating

Summit Church would like to invite the whole community to stop by Coldwell Banker's parking lot for a cup of free chili on Halloween night. We will

and Halloween story time at

have over 20 crock pots of chili, all different kinds and types. Stop by and sample some warm chili on a cool, autumn night.

Prospect Park Living Center!

Date: Friday, 10/28/2016 Time: 10am-11am

Prospect Park Living Center 555 Prospect Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 For more info contact Amber Rahn (970)577-4458 A big Thank You to Families for Estes for donating all of the candy used for this event!

THANK YOU!!

Winter Dance, Gymnastics & Cheer Classes Get out of the cold, and get into the studio this winter.

Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics has opened registration for our 10-week Winter Session of classes.

Weekly classes are offered to students ages three through adult, and beginners are always welcome! The winter session of classes starts on Monday, November 7th and continues through Friday, February 3rd. (No classes over the Thanksgiving and Winter Break holidays.) We offer multiple levels of classes in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Lyrical, Irish Dance, Ballet/Tap, Pointe, Acro, and Gymnastics. Ballet Renaissance will be instructing students with classical ballet syllabus, and new this session - we are offering two levels of Youth Cheer classes taught by Coach Brandi Applegate. Weekly classes are taught M-F between 3:45 - 8:45 p.m., and start out at only $6.00 per class, then vary with length of class chosen.

To see a full class schedule, please visit our website at www.centerstagedanceestespark.com, or stop by the studio, located at 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Registration can be completed by calling Center Stage at (970)586-3830, or via the contact page of our website.

Class size is limited so be sure to get a spot today!

November 2016

Kristin Baird, MD

Mark Neagle, MD SLEEP DISORDERS

Sarah Bair, MD

Diana Breyer, MD

DERMATOLOGY

DERMATOLOGY

PULMONOLOGY

George Phillips, MD UROLOGY

Allergy / Asthma Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

Michael Prochoda OPHTHALMOLOGY

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Matt Pouliot, DO PAIN MANAGEMENT

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Brad Runyan, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Dermatology

Sarah Bair, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD 970-667-3116 Nov. 3, 17 221-2100

Michael Eddy, MD

Gerald McIntosh, MD NEUROLOGY

UROLOGY

Matt Sorensen, MD ONCOLOGY

Chad Stoltz, MD

Nov. 8, 22

Neurospine Lee Nelson, MD 303-938-5700

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

Ophthalmology

Nov. 16 Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

Nov. 4, 7, 9, 18

Dermatology Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

Nov. 1, 15, 22

Nov. 17

Gastroenterology Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

Nov. 3, 17

Neurology

Nov. 17

PODIATRY

Nov. 4, 16

Podiatry Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG (970) 577-4408 Nov. 2, 3, 7, 10, 16, 17, 21, 23, 30

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

Nov. 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, Pulmonology Diana Breyer, MD 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 970-224-9102 23, 28, 29, 30 Nov. 2

Oncology

Matt Sorensen, MD Gerald McIntosh, MD 970-493-6337 970-482-4373

Nov. 14

Scott Taylor, DPM

Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

970-586-2317, ext.

4176 Call for appointment

SLEEP DISORDERS

Sleep Disorders

Ear, Nose, Throat

Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

Anne Voorhies, PA

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

970-221-1000

Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic

GASTROENTEROLOGY

ALLERGY / ASTHMA

Pain Management

Pacemaker Clinic

Nov. 1, 2, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29, 30

Lewis Strong, MD

Krishna Murthy, MD

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

Nov. 14

NEUROLOGY

Neurology

Cardiology

Nov. 22

CARDIOLOGY

Lawrence Meredith, MD

Nov. 8, 22

Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

Nov. 4, 16

Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

Nov. 28 George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

Nov.7

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

Oct. 28 – Nov. 11, 2016 EVENTS Oct. 28-31: A Taste of Murder, a Nibble of Death. Comedy murder mystery dinner. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Oct. 28-29: Haunted House. With a pumpkin patch & zombie paintball zone.

American Legion post 119. 7-10pm Oct. 29: Family Fall Festival. Fun autumn activities for the entire family.

Trout Haven Resorts. 11am-1pm

Nov. 1: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Nov. 3: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Oct. 28-29: ArtFusion Classes. YMCA of the Rockies, Emerald Lodge. 8am10pm

Nov. 3: The Mountain Town Trio.

Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Oct. 31 & Nov. 1: Yoga for Mobility and Vitality. Estes Park Yoga. 10-11am

Oct. 30: Kid-Friendly Haunted House.

They roll back the scare factor for the little ones to celebrate Halloween.

American Legion post 119. 1-3pm

Nov. 4: Great Blue. Acoustic Folk Duo. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Nov. 1 & 8: Yoga for Golfers. Estes Park Yoga. 10-11am

Oct. 31: Halloween Kid Fest & Trickor-Treat. Fun activities, Thriller dance & sweets! Elkhorn Ave. 5pm

Nov. 4: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Inkwell & Brew. 7-9pm

Nov. 3 & 10: Kids Yoga. Estes Park Yoga. 3:45-5pm

Nov. 4 & 5: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Nov. 7: Meet Me at the Museum. Estes Park Museum. 1:30-2:30pm

Nov. 1 & 8: Free 5K Group Run. A fun run for all abilities. Starting and ending at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm Nov. 4 & 5: Warren Miller’s ‘Here, There & Everywhere.’ Movie Showing.

Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7pm Nov. 5: Fall Back Beer Fest. A celebration of beer and the people who make it with tastings, vendors & music.

Estes Park Events Complex. 12-5pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Following several months of construction, the Estes Park Salud Family Health Center on Red Tail Hawk Drive is bigger and better than ever. Medical, dental and behavioral health staff and Foundation board members are planning an Open House on Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-6 p.m.

The Open House will give the community the chance to tour the expanded facility, enjoy refreshments prepared by the Foundation’s Community Outreach Educator, and learn about the fundraising campaign for dental equipment and an ultrasound imaging unit for the medical department.

"Estes Park Salud is pleased to offer Estes Valley residents new imaging capabilities including x-ray, four dental exam and treatment rooms, nine medical treatment rooms, and offices for behavioral health provider and patient health educator,” said Medical Director Eileen Flaherty, RN, FNP. “We’ve grown to meet our patients’ needs and are looking forward to showcasing the expanded facility at our open house.”

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center has provided care for Estes Valley residents since 1992. Patient visits have grown from 1,565 in 1992 to 9,850 in 2015. Through the years, the facility has

Nov. 1 & 2: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Oct. 28-30 & Nov. 4-6: Bear Necessities. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 10:30-11am.

Nov. 3: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Oct. 29: Halloween Masquerade Party.

Dancing, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live music. The Stanley Hotel. 8pm-1am

Salud Family Health Center Invites Community To Open House

Oct. 31: Halloween Bash with the McKay Brothers & band. Acoustic.

Fajita Rita’s. 10pm-2am

Nov. 4 & 5: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Nov. 5: Live Music. Fajita Rita’s.6-9pm Nov. 6: Cantabile Chorus. Estes Park Music Festival. The Stanley Hotel. 2pm Nov. 8 & 9: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Nov. 8: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Nov. 10: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm Nov. 10: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Oct. 28: Jamesons Duo. Americana.

Snowy Peaks Wintery. 4-6pm

Nov. 10: The Mountain Town Trio.

Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Oct. 28 & 29: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Nov. 11: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Oct. 28 & 29: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Oct. 29: Live Music. Fajita Rita’s.6-9pm Oct. 29: BooGrass with Chain Station.

Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 10pm-1am Oct. 30: Chain Station Brunch. The Rock Inn. 1-4pm Oct. 31: Erin Dahlby. Acoustic. The Barrel. 4-7pm Oct. 31: Halloween Costume Party.

Lonigans. 8pm-2am

Nov. 11 & 12: Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Stanley Hotel. 7-10pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206

EXHIBITS Oct. 28-Oct. 31: The History & Beauty of MacGregor Ranch. E.P. Museum.

Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm Oct. 28-Dec. 9: Autumn Art Walk.

Throughout the Estes Valley. 12-5pm Oct. 28-Nov. 30: Fine Art Show: Maggie Renner Hellmann and Lou Renner. Earthwood Collections.

Oct. 29-Nov. 12: Lines into Shapes. Art Center of Estes Park. 12-5pm Nov. 4-Dec. 31: Holiday Gifts & Miniatures Show. Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery. 12-5pm

UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 12: Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Performance by Brad Fitch, Christmas carols and the illumination of the downtown lights display. George Hix Riverside Plaza. 5pm Nov. 25: Catch the Glow Parade.

Illuminated Christmas Parade to kick off the holiday season. Along Elkhorn Ave. 5:30pm

Nov. 11: RMNP Free Entrance Day.

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

moved several times prior to opening the new clinic on 1950 Red Tail Hawk Drive in 2007.

"We are excited about the new clinic capabilities made possible by this expansion and look forward to showing the community our progress and discussing future plans," said Bruce Brown, Estes Park Salud Foundation Board President.

The 2016 expansion was funded by a $750,450 grant from Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Human Services. The agency provides health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable.

The Estes Park Salud Foundation also contributed to the expansion.

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Help Glen Haven Rebuild Their Town Hall Glen Haven has come a long way since the September 2013 flood. The flood destroyed most of Glen Haven including businesses, homes and property. The community came together like none other to rebuild and help people get back in their homes. County Road 43 has been rebuilt, the General Store has been open and the Inn of Glen Haven is working to reopen in the near future.

But ever since the flood of September 2013, the Glen Haven community has missed having a meeting place. The land on which the Town Hall stood for 76 years cannot be built on due to now being in the flood plain.

Thanks to funds generously donated post-flood, the property formerly occupied by the stables and owned by the Walker family, has been purchased. This will be the site for the new Town Hall, replacing the one we lost.

With the guidance of a steering committee, and the enthusiasm of a fund-raising committee, we’re now kicking off our building cam-

paign. The new Town Hall, designed by Michael Tavel, will be very similar to the old Town Hall, but will also include an area for the Historical Society.

Marsha & Ken Hobert who orchestrated Mountain Rivers Jubilee in 2014 that raised several thousand dollars, are going to have a Silent

Auction to benefit the rebuilding of the Town Hall at their Estes Park Holiday Market, November 19-20 at the Estes Park Conference Center. If you would like to make a donation to the silent auction, please contact Marsha or Ken at (970) 586-9519 or hobert@hobertltd.com. All proceeds will go to Glen Haven Flood Relief, Inc. which was es-

tablished in 2014 as a 501 ©(3) nonprofit corporation.

If you would like to help out or make a donation, please specify on your check “Town Hall” and send to: Glen Haven Flood Relief, Inc. P.O. Box 34 Glen Haven CO 80532 With your help, we can make it a reality!

If you have any questions, please contact Doug or Sandy Grice: 970-577-0804 or sanddggrice@hotmail.com Photos by Marsha Hobert

Register For Kids Workshop Series By November 1 At CAC

Program made possible by a grant from Families for Estes Artist and arts educator Beth Engel of Estes Park will be teaching a fourweek series which will begin on Monday, Nov. 7.

The classes will be open to children between the ages of 9-14 years old, and will be held for approximately two hours on four consecutive Mondays, beginning at 6 p.m. Tuition is $60 per child for the 4-session module. An addition two-week class on jewelry-making will be held on the first two Mondays in December, available for an additional $30. Estes Valley students who income-qualify may receive full or partial scholarships under this program.

All materials are included in the tuition fee. If the participant would like his or her own personal supplies to keep and take home with, please ask about this during the first class; these are available at an additional cost (recommended).

"My goal is to teach children to express themselves through arts and crafts," said Engel, "to learn skills using new tools, recycling and techniques and by working with many different art materials such as paint, fabric, pencil, basket reed, wood, jewelry, leather and more."

Engel bases her classes on the Waldorf philosophy of "Head, Heart, and Hands." Participating children will increase hand dexterity and be encouraged to translate their creative energy and imagination into pieces of art. Participants will be encouraged to reuse the skills they learn with the tools and techniques from the classes being offered.

Engel has been teaching children art through local workshops and classes for more than a decade. She has taught through the Options Homeschool Program, Estes Valley Library, as well as offering independent classes for all ages in the Estes Valley. She attended the Moore College of Art and specialized in pottery and arts education. Beth is also co-owner

of Where We Create sewing services and her new venture The Remixed Store.

The November workshop series will include the following classes, designed for children ages 9-14: * Nov. 7 - Color: Tropical Fish, Part One. Students review primary, secondary and tertiary colors while painting a color wheel; they draw and discuss and study tropical fish and underwater sea life as the topic of a painting and do a fishdrawing warm up. In Part One, students create an under-the-sea painting using all of the colors on the color wheel. * Nov. 14 - Color: Tropical Fish, Part Two. In part two, students fill a paper with drawing of tropical fish that are then painting, cut out and glued onto the underwater painting. * Nov. 21 - Line: Underground Scene.

Students discuss how to use many different kinds of lines to create an interesting composition; the do a line warm-up, discuss the wide range of possibilities in creating an underground scene, and then create an entire composition of an underground scene using line variety. * Nov. 28 - Line: Trees Through a Window. Students review contour drawing and learn how to use a viewfinder to create and simplify a composition. They discuss and do a warm-up, using a viewfinder to find a section of a tree, and then go outside (weather permitting) with drawing boards and view finders to select and draw a tree through a window.

Up to 10 children per class (ages 9-14) will comprise a workshop series, which will be held in the CAC's new work-

shop/classroom, in the West Park Center of Estes Park (near the Big Horn Restaurant). A two-week December class series will consist of a jewelry and gift-making workshop for the holidays on Dec. 5 and 12. Those attending the first workshop series may add the additional two-week supplemental series in December for just $30 (all materials included).

The art curriculum will continue in January with more advanced instruction introduced to create a comprehensive art and art appreciation study throughout winter and into Spring. All art created will be responsibly saved for and/ or displayed in the Student Expressions yearly exhibit.

Also watch for open Saturday workshop hours to make quick holiday projects such as ornaments, lantern making, and much more!

Feeling creative? The CAC'S Classroom Studio is going to be a happening place for all ages!

To register for the November and December workshop series, please visit www.estesarts.com and follow the link for Workshops; or, stop by the CAC fine art gallery between noon and 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. For more information, call the gallery during operation hours at 970-586-9203.

This workshop series is made possible by a grant from Families for Estes and sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, fulfilling its mission of enhancing the quality and accessibility to visual and performing arts for people of all ages since 1990.

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Last Chance To See Plein Air Rockies 2016

This weekend is your last chance to see the amazing exhibition that is Plein Air Rockies 2016 at the CAC fine art gallery located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave (near the Big Horn Restaurant). Thirty artists from across the country have participated in this years events, completing two paintouts: one during two weeks in August and the second during two weeks in September.

The exhibition includes up to four pieces by each participating artist; the remaining available pieces will be on display through Sunday, Oct. 30. The

gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Participating in this year's exhibition are: Janet Anderson, Denver; Cliff Austin, Boulder; Olena Babek, Hartland, Maine; Bonnie Bowne, Fort Collins; Lon Brauer, Granite City, IL; Michael Clark, Denver; Jenifer Cline, Loveland; Linda Dellandre, Montgomery, TX; Carol Devereaux, Dallas, TX; Mary Frankel, Estes Park; Cathy Goodale, Estes Park; Gary

Point, CA; Dennis Rhodes, Evergreen; Richard Russell, Blanding, UT; Scott Ruthven, Fort Collins; Will Spear, Fort Collins; R. Greg Summers, Overland Park, KS; Cecy Turner, Estes Park; and, Virginia Unseld, Black Hawk.

Halloween Face-Painting offered in the new CAC workshop/classroom for adults & children Local artist Beth Engel will be offering face painting at the gallery on Saturday, Oct. 29 from noon-5 p.m. for adults (prices range from $20-$50 per face) and on Monday, Oct. 31, for children (prices

from $5-$15 per face) from 2-5 p.m. Call Engel at 970-492-54446 to make an appointment for adult face painting on Oct. 20; or, to arrange for an earlier child's appointment on Oct. 31.

Gore, Palmer Lake; David Harms, Denver; Kathleen Hudson, Lexington, KY; Neal Hughes, Moorestown, NJ; Jane Hunt, Boulder; Kathleen Lanzoni, Donna Lyons, Grand Lake; Erich Neubert, Dana

Art Center To Feature Presentation

By Chuck Benson On Architecture This presentation will take us on a journey initially to the Rijksmuseum and canals of Amsterdam, the old historic inner towns of Ghent in Belgium – with its’ “Ghent Altarpiece” and also Bruges in Belgium – with its’ incomparable artistic treasures of art and architecture! From these three towns, we will conclude with classical Vienna

want to miss.

Be sure to visit the Art Center gallery to see the newly installed 20th annual national juried exhibition “Lines into Shapes” on display October 26-November 12. This exciting show features all media, and we invite you to join us for the gala artists’ reception Saturday, October 29, 57:00 p.m. Awards will be announced at 6:00 p.m. during the reception. Also on display in the Sun Room are miniatures

by Art Center artists.

The Art Center of The Art Center of Estes Park is proud to Estes Park is a nonwelcome back Chuck Benson, Art and profit organization Architectural Historian, Architectural which provides a Designer and Principal, and traveler in facility to support search of beauty and wonder for another the work of local informative evening presentation Friday, and regional artists, November 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. This enstriving to promote gaging presentation will focus on “The the exhibition, eduArt and Architecture of Amsterdam, cation, and excelBruges, Ghent, and Vienna – the Best of lence in the visual the European North Countries,” with arts. Proceeds benvivid images and intriguing information. efit the artist and Chuck Benson has been presenting at the contribute to the Art Center on a variety of subjects for Art Center’s educaover twenty years. His highly acclaimed tion and commupresentations are free and open to the nity outreach. The public. If you have attended one of these – exploring the very best of its art and arArt Center is located at 517 Big Thomppresentations in the past, you will defichitecture such as the cathedral of son Avenue in Middle Stanley Village, benitely enjoy coming back. If you haven’t, Stephen Dom, Peterkirche, Karlskirche, low Safeway and above Subway. Gallery we encourage you to attend and be preselections from the Kunsthistoriches Muhours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. For more pared for an enjoyable evening featuring seum and finally the Upper Belvedere, information, please call the Art Center at Chuck’s knowledge, expertise, enthusiSchloss Schonbrunn, and Melk Abbey 970-586-5882 or visit our website at asm, and wit. Reservations are not neces- upon the Danube. This is a presentation www.artcenterofestes.com. sary, and please feel free to bring friends. – and a trip of a lifetime – you will not

SoulCollage Introductory Workshop

Let’s journey together!

Saturday, November 5 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park SoulCollage is a fun, easy, and creative way to express your inner world.

Using intuition, imagination, and your willingness to explore, you will learn to create personal wisdom cards, representing the varied and unique aspects of who you are. SoulCollage will lead you on a journey of self-discovery that will surprise even the most seasoned traveler on the path of self-awareness. And don’t forget, you will have a wonderful, magical time along the way!

Connie Clark has been a certified SoulCollage facilitator since May, 2015. To reserve a space in this workshop, email Connie at: cslcjayhawk@gmail.com Cost: $15. All materials and refreshments provided.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Author Event with Helen Thorpe The Estes Valley Library is pleased to announce that author and former first lady of Colorado, Helen Thorpe, will be at the library on Saturday, November 5 at 1 PM. Ms. Thorpe will be discussing her book Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America. Ms. Thorpe is an author and freelance journalist living in Denver. Free copies of Just Like Us are available while supplies last.

Registration is required for this event.

Citizenship Information Workshop Join us at the Estes Valley Library for Citizen Information Workshop on Tuesday, November 15 at 4 PM. This workshop will be presented by Amber Vasek, Community Relations Officer, from the Unites States citizenship and Immigration Services. Registration is requested and may be completed at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Immigration Stories Film Series Begins in November This November, the library will be presenting a series of films that highlight a variety of immigration experiences in the United States. Entre Nos will be presented on Friday, November 4 at 1 p.m. Entre Nos Mariana, a Colombian immigrant, attempts to survive on the streets of New York City with her two children after being abandoned by her husband.

On Friday, November 11 at 1 p.m., join us for The Visitor. A professor finds a young immigrant couple living in his NYC

apartment and becomes involved with their lives, enriching and brining meaning to his life.

The final film, A Better Life, will be presented on Friday, November 18 at 1 p.m.

An undocumented immigrant working as a gardener wants to create a better life for his son, but he and his son are pulled apart by the realities of their lives in a new culture.

Some Changes in English Conversation Café Here is a reminder that our English Conversation Café held at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m., will not be held on November 2 or November 23. The last café of the year will be December 14, and beginning January 11, our cafés will move to the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library to be held at the same time, 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights. We are very grateful to the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies for hosting this Estes Valley Library program since June.

Algunos Cambios en el Café de Conversación de Inglés Aquí es un recordatorio de que nuestro Café de Conversación en Inglés que se lleva a cabo en la iglesia, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, los miércoles de 7 - 8 p.m., no estará en sesión el 2 ni el 23 de noviembre. El último café del año será el 14 de diciembre y comenzando el 11 de enero se llevará a cabo en la Bib-

lioteca de Estes Valley en la sala Hondius al mismo tiempo, 7 - 8 p.m. los miércoles.

Estamos muy agradecidos a la iglesia, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies por recibirnos desde junio.

Yoga Nidra for Better Sleep Join Aimee Parnell, a yoga instructor from Estes Park Yoga, for a session of Yoga Nidra on Tuesday, November 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Estes Valley Library. Learn techniques you can use before hitting the pillow to get a good night’s sleep. This introductory class is free. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org Meditation in Motion Cultivates Wellness and Harmony The Estes Valley Library will be offering a meditation class with instructor Bryson Tittes at the Estes Valley Library on Tuesday, November 22 at 10 a.m. Meditation will help you to learn ways to gain physical, mental and emotional balance while enhancing the immune system, improving insomnia, memory, concentration and more. This introductory meditation workshop is free. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

How to Engage Your Employees in Profit Growth Your employees want to help you increase profits. All you have to do is ask them! The Estes Valley Library in partnership with the Larimer Small Business Development Center presents How to Engage Your Employees in Profit Growth on Tuesday, November 1 at 12 p.m. Registration may be completed at larimersbdc.org/training/workshops.

Retirement Savings Vehicle Workshop The Retirement Savings Vehicle Workshop will take place on Thursday, November 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. This workshop will review ways to save specifically for that comfortable retirement in the distant or the not too distant future. Registration is required.

Common Investment Types The Estes Valley Library is proud to present Common Investment Types on Thursday, November 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

This workshop will share with you all you need to know about the three basic investment types. Registration is required.

Managing Your Money During Retirement

The Estes Valley Library is proud to present Managing Your Money During Retirement on Thursday, November 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This workshop will teach you the basics of how to make your hard earned savings last throughout a happy retirement. Registration is required.

Villains Collide Escape Room for Halloween Join us at the library from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31 for the Villains Collide Escape Room. Our family friendly version of popular Escape Rooms will feature puzzles appropriate for ages 10 and up with three levels of difficulty. You’ll have just 20 minutes and your wits to Escape the Fairy Tale Forest and get back to trick-or-treating!

Selling Your Stuff Online Class Join Tech Guide, Diana Laughlin for Selling Your Stuff Online at the Estes Valley Library on Friday, November 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Included in this workshop are online resources for selling items, tops for setting the best price, making a sale and avoiding fraud. Registration is required.

Intermediate Photo Editing with GIMP Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin for Intermediate Photo Editing with GIMP on Monday, November 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. GIMP is a free photoediting program. Registration is required.

Excel II: Data Management Class Join Tech Guide, Diana Laughlin for Excel II: Data Management on Monday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. To register for this and other computer classes at the library, visit estesvalleylibrary.org Library Friends & Foundation Holiday Used Book Sale This year’s Friends & Foundation Holiday Used Book Sale will be held on December 2 and 3, 2016, in the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Browse among the handpicked gently used books, CDs, and DVDs that are in excellent condition and suitable for gift giving, as well as your own enjoyment.

For additional information about the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation book sales, please contact Book Sales Committee Chair Ray Nieder at 970-5770998 or email RNieder@Beyondbb.com.

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Look To Your Library: Providing Information And Services For Immigrants come from Spanish-speaking families, we have also invigorated our Spanish language collection with many new titles – books, magazines, and DVDs. In the future, we want to add computer literacy classes for Spanish speakers. Throughout all of these efforts, we hope to build a more unified community as our library becomes accessible to all learners.

We invite you to celebrate with us during the month of November when we highlight our “Welcome to the USA” focus. We will be offering an introductory workshop on what it takes to become a citizen of the United States for not only immigrants but for everyone who wishes to learn about the naturalization process.

We will also be featuring three films of distinctive immigrant stories. Our capstone conversation will be with author and former first lady of Colorado, Helen Thorpe, who will share stories from her book, Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America.

As we look forward to our next 100 years at the library, we hope to continue to be the cornerstone of services for everyone in our community, reflecting our amazing diversity and our commitment to engage all in lifelong learning opportunities.

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By: Leonor Kennell, English Language Learning Outreach Coordinator By now you’ve noticed that the Estes Valley Library has had a series of exciting events this centennial year. Every month has been a celebration of thematic programs that this unique little library has offered in response to community interest and need. It has been an enjoyable, entertaining, and informative year, and it is not yet over.

For the last 100 years, our library has been a cornerstone of the American dream by providing equal access to information and literacy learning. In our last survey, you asked us not only to further this primary objective, but also to focus on welcoming the immigrants in our community by providing the information and literacy learning opportunities they need to participate more fully in American life. As our community is increasingly diverse, our library recognizes the need to adapt and grow to accommodate this direction. The library’s addition this year of the “Welcome to the USA” program, with the addition of a new position, English Language Learning (ELL) Outreach Coordinator, does just that.

We are aware that language is frequently a barrier for immigrants to access information and services, and to find employment. Over time, this has resulted in public libraries developing programs for English language learners. The Estes Valley Library is no exception. Aware of how lack of English speaking skills impacts quality of life for our local immigrants, we have made it a priority to focus on this need.

Our partnership with Intercambio, a program in Boulder which offers materials to teach English in one-on-one or class settings, is an example of how we are meeting this need. We train tutors and supply the necessary materials that Intercambio offers. In addition, we are providing books and materials for all English language learners, regardless of primary language which we will place in a special English Language Learner shelf in our library. And this summer we initiated an “English Conversation Café” to give those who already know some English the opportunity to practice conversational skills and build vocabulary tailored to their specific needs. Beginning in January, we will also offer citizenship classes that include a component to strengthen verbal and written English skills.

We recognize that being literate in one’s first language enables learning a second language more easily; therefore, as nearly 30% of our elementary school children

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common practice to keep skulls as trophies and display them during the rituals to symbolize death and rebirth.

When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in America in the fifteenth century, they were terrified by the pagan practices of indigenous people, and in an attempt to convert Native Americans to Catholicism moved the festival to early November to coincide with Catholic festivities of Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebraall Saints Day and all Souls. Day of All tion honoring the ancestors during No- Saints is one day after Halloween, where vember 2, coinciding with the Catholic the latter was also a pagan ritual of celebration of All Souls Day. Although it Samhain, the Celtic feast of the day of the is seen primarily as a Mexican holiday, dead. The Spanish combined the customs also celebrated in many communities in of Halloween with the similar the United States where there is a large Mesoamerican festival, thus creating Day population Mexof the Dead. icoClose to this celeda Nelson American Ole Larson & Fre bration is the Day ndparents Great-great Gra and in a of All Saints, All lesser ex2 Saints Day, reliolm,Sweden in 188 Ole Born: Stockh tent it is Colorado in 1956 e, gious holiday celeridg eat Wh Ole Died: 1896 also celeard, Sweden in brated in many Freda Born: Har o in 1954 eatridge, Colorad brated in Freda Died: Wh countries of some parts Christian tradiof Latin tion. In the counked as in 1914. Ole wor amie, Wyoming America. e married in Lar maid and a as tries of Catholic ked Ole & Freda wer wor Railroad. Freda the Union Pacific ather and an engineer for raised my grandf ped Despite hel tradition, it is celalso and l children e for traditiona raised their two VASA in Larami t to the Swedish wen h being a . ebrated on NoBot cing t. dan aun greative tongue, and to speak their nat sweedsih food, morbid subvember 1; while ject, this fesin the Orthodox tival is celebrated joy- Church is celebrated on the first Sunday ously, and although it occurs close to the after Pentecost. It celebrates all the saints Day of All Saints, or the Day of All who do not have a day in the church calSouls, instead of feeling afraid of evil endar. By tradition is a non-working holspirits, the mood on the day of the dead iday. is much more relaxed, similar to HalIn EP this is the second year we celeloween, with a greater emphasis on the brate the Day of the Dead in cooperation celebration, but honoring the lives of the with the PTO of the Elementary School deceased. and other organizations in town, to valiThe origins of the celebration of Day of date the Hispanic culture and to integrate the Dead in Mexico, can be traced to the the community. The theme of this year is era of the natives of Mesoamerica, such “We Are One” to honor our ancestors as the Aztecs, Mayans, Purepecha, and celebrate our uniqueness based on Nahua and Totonac. The rituals that cel- cultural and ethnic diversity. The event ebrate the lives of ancestors were made will take place at the Commons in the by these civilizations at least the last High School on November 2nd from 4:303,000 years. In pre-Hispanic era it was 8:00 p.m . !

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El Día de Muertos es una celebración mexicana que honra a los ancestros durante el 2 de noviembre, coincidiendo con la celebración católica del Día de los Fieles Difuntos. Aunque se ve primariamente como una festividad mexicana, también se celebra en muchas comunidades de los Estados Unidos donde existe una gran población Méxicoamericana, y en una menor medida también se celebra en algunas partes de Latinoamérica.

A pesar de ser un tema morboso, esta festividad se celebra alegremente, y aunque ocurre en fechas cercanas al Día de Todos Los Santos, y al Día de todas las Almas, en lugar de sentirse temerosos de espíritus malévolos, el humor en el día de los muertos es mucho más relajado, similar al Halloween, con un mayor énfasis en la celebración, pero honrando las vidas de los difuntos.

Los orígenes de la celebración del Día de Muertos en México, pueden ser trazados hasta la epoca de los indígenas de Mesoamérica, tales como los Aztecas, Mayas, Purepechas, Nahuas y Totonacas.

Los rituales que celebran las vidas de los ancestros se realizaron por estas civilizaciones por lo menos durante los últimos 3,000 años. En la era prehispánica era común la práctica de conservar los cráneos como trofeos y mostrarlos durante los rituales que simbolizaban la muerte y el renacimiento.

Cuando los conquistadores españoles

llegaron a América en el siglo XV, ellos estuvieron aterrados por las practicas paganas de los indígenas, y en un intento de convertir a los nativos americanos al catolicismo movieron el festival hacia fechas en el inicio de noviembre para que coincidiesen con las festividades católicas del Día de todos los Santos y Todas las Almas. El Día de Todos los Santos es un día después de Halloween, donde este último fue también un ritual pagano de Samhain, el día céltico del banquete de los muertos. Los españoles combinaron las costumbres de Halloween con el festival similar mesoamericano, creando de este modo el Día de Muertos.

Cercana a esta celebración se encuentra el Día de Todos Los Santos, fiesta religiosa que se celebra en muchos países de tradición cristiana. En los países de tradición católica, se celebra el 1 de noviembre; mientras que en la Iglesia Ortodoxa se celebra el primer domingo después del Pentecostés.

En ella se veneran a todos los santos que no tienen una fiesta propia en el calendario eclesial. Por tradición es un día feriado no laborable.

En EP este es el segundo año que celebramos El Día de los Muertos en cooperación con el PTO de la escuela elemental y otras organizaciones del pueblo, para validar la cultura hispánica e integrar nuestra comunidad. El tema de este año es “Somos Uno” para honrar nuestros ancestros y celebrar nuestra singularidad basada en nuestra diversidad cultural y étnica. El evento tendrá lugar en el área de la cafetería de la Escuela Preparatoria el día 2 de noviembre de las 4:30 a las 8:00 p.m.

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Our Estes Park Real Estate Market Remains STRONG! Listing inventory is low, and we have buyers! Please give us a call if you are curious about Real Estate values in general, or considering the sale of your property.

We are always here to help make your goals a REALITY.

PRivacY iS YOURS with this nice treed lot in the mountains east of Estes Park with mountain views.

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One Of a kind with deep regard for attaining the authentic Rocky Mountain Lodge architecture, crafted by the finest artisans. A very unique and rare home. $2,395,000 225 Shadow Mountain Ct

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WhY BUY 2nd hOMe you’ll use only a few weeks a year? Variety of timeshares available at Historic Crags Lodge (starting at $800) and Rams Horn Resort (starting at $2,100-white week). Also can be traded thru RCI’s 3,500 resorts.

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This spacious single standing unit is located in New the Mountain Golf Villas Subdivision, within Price walking distance to the 18 hole golf course.

The open floor plan has a comfortable flow from the convenient kitchen with tile flooring and sit down bar to the open living room with gas log fireplace and walk out to patio. The large master suite has space for desk/office area, walk-in closet and walk out to a small patio. All units are detached allowing a feeling of privacy. Beautifully maintained condo in quiet neighborhood offered at $347,000.

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When Candy and Jim Sulzbach bought their tickets to Vintage 2016, they did so to support Crossroads, never dreaming that they would win the $6,500 travel certificate raffle prize. Even that night, after trying to bid on several auction items, they decided to head home before the actual raffle. Wow! What a surprise for them to receive a call that they were the winners! According to Candy, she can’t remember the last vacation they have been on. So now, they are starting to dream. Congratulations Jim and Candy!

Thanks to many generous and compassionate people, the evening was not only a huge blessing to Jim and Candy, but to Crossroads as well. Thanks to everyone who opened up their hearts and gave so unselfishly to support this agency that helps the most vulnerable in our community.

Our biggest thank you goes to Andy Morgan, the owner of The Dunraven, and his staff. All of the food and wine was donated and the staff was extremely

friendly and helpful throughout the evening. Chef Marty and his team prepared some exquisite dishes. (The baconwrapped scallops were to die for along with many other delicacies!)

Thank you to all our sponsors: Chuck and Julie Varilek, Estes Park News, Hobert Printing, Poppy’s Pizza & Grill, Mama Rose’s Restaurant, Claire’s on the Park, The Egg & I, Reel Mountain Theater, You Need Pie, The Wapiti, Omnibus, Dakotah Jewelry, Estes Park Mountain Shop, RMNP Images, Fall River Jewelry & Antiques, Cinnamons, Kirk’s Flyshop, White Orchid, Christmas Shoppe, Spruce House, Liz and Jo’s, Estes Park Golf Course, Sombrero Stables, Macdonalds Book Shop, Mary Janes, Bear Necessities, Estes Park Rent All.

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Open letter to all local businesses requesting help with our "Fun City Kids" Christmas project.

We at Fun City started helping some needy families last year at Christmas with presents for their children. We like to help families that are having a tough time celebrating the season by gifting their children so they may enjoy that special time of year. We will be providing $25 Visa gift cards to as many deserving kids as we can. We would like local businesses to sign up to offer to welcome these families by adding an additional inhouse bonus. A business would add an additional percentage of their choosing to be used for merchandise, food, or something at their store. We will have a

roster of helping businesses to steer our families toward. With the closing of Hwy. 34 this winter, this an opportunity to keep shopping locally while displaying to these families that the businesses of Estes do care about them. While these cards are redeemable at any location that accepts Visa cards, we would like them used in Estes. Also, if you know of needy families, please contact us. As we all rely on local workers for our businesses, please include any workers you feel deserve some help.

Thank you in advance for making Christmas a little brighter for some children. To help out, please email: Kristi Nielsen at kristi.funcityofestes@gmail.com.

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Community Garden Celebration At Historic Crags Lodge Join the Estes Valley Community Garden Board, gardeners, friends, and community members in an evening of food and entertainment at the View Restaurant, Historic Crags Lodge, 300 Riverside Drive, on Friday, November 4, from 5-8 p.m.

We’ll be celebrating our successful first growing season, made possible by our members, donors, supporting businesses, and of course all the gardeners!

Order from the View’s main menu at this no-host event, and 10% of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to the Community Garden.

The Mountain Music Makers, local folk musicians under the direction of Dennis Neff, will entertain with old-time folk

tunes on various instruments including hammer dulcimer, lap dulcimer, folk harp, harmonica, ukulele, washtub bass, guitars, banjo, and fiddles.

During the evening, Pat Washburn will share stories of the Historic Crags Lodge, built in 1914 by her grandparents, Joe and Ethel Mills, and operated by them for many years.

RSVP by October 28 to Connie Dedon at 586-4078. For more information about the Community Garden, visit our website at www.evcg.org.

We hope you will come to help us celebrate, and to help support the Estes Valley Community Garden’s second growing season in 2017!

New Market Band To Perform At The Old Gallery’s Halloween Party Looking for a great Halloween party?

This Saturday, Oct. 29, you’ll want to go the to The Old Gallery in Allenspark. It’s the eighth annual Halloween Celebration and Costume Contest, complete with live music provided by New Market Band of Longmont.

The event begins at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. Admission is $20, and includes an Italian feast, live band, dancing and costume contest. “This event is one of our most popular, with plenty of food, dancing and laughter,” says Micha K. Ben David, executive director of The Old Gallery. Beer, wine and Bellisimo Allenspark, a signature cocktail, will be for sale.

There will be prizes for first, second and third place in the Halloween Costume Contest. All proceeds will benefit The

Old Gallery, a non-profit that serves the Peak to Peak community.

“We are in need of funds so we can stay open through the winter and serve our community,” said Ben David. The Old Gallery provides community activities and classes, a Community Cupboard Food Bank, health and wellness activities and more. Art by more than a dozen local artists is also displayed and for sale at The Old Gallery.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

A complete list of activities is available at www.theoldgallery.org, and donations can also be made online.

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High Drive Neighborhood 4 BR home on an acre with stunning views of Longs Peak from your deck and dining room, tall pines, grassy meadow, room to run and play. Near the entrance to RMNP, this home includes a classic 2 BR, 1 bath cabin built in 1925 with a 2 BR/2BA addition built in 1992.

Enjoy true mountain ambience relaxing on the screened porch, entertaining on the big deck or strolling the lanes and hiking into the Park. Includes an oversized two car garage with great work space. $399,000 610 Chickadee Lane

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Great Governing Boards: Advocating For Resources In The Community A Workshop for Nonprofit Boards and Staff A solid foundation for your organization is imperative and it all starts with the governing board. The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is pleased to promote The Great Governing Boards Series, presented by Mark Holdt, Mountain Sage Consulting, in partnership with the Colorado Nonprofit Association. The third session, Maintaining a Strategic Focus will be held on Wednesday, November 9 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library.

Great governing boards know their highest calling is planning for the future.

The challenge is transition your board from a near-term, present mindset to a long-term, strategic mindset. Only then will they realize their full potential to impact the future of your organization.

This training provides the formula for establishing and maintaining a strategic focus with your governing board. Using this formula, the entire orientation of your board will be forward-focused with a mine towards strategy.

Those in attendance will: •Learn the seven step formula for establishing and maintaining a strategic focus with your governing board.

•Understand how to allocate appropriate time to strategy discussions at every board meeting.

•Participate in high-level dialog with your peers on how to extend the timeframe for planning in order to maximize the potential of your future.

•Consider alternatives for having pivotal conversations with your board.

•Gain insight into what a fully-integrated strategic planning model can do to engage not only the board, but other key constituents in the planning process.

This workshop is geared toward nonprofit CEO's/Executive Directors & Board Members With more than 30 years of experience, Mark Holdt, Owner of Mountain Sage Consulting, helps organizations create powerful visions and realize their potential. His diverse background provides a wealth of experiences that enable him to view each client from a comprehensive perspective. Leader, visionary, coach, mentor, strategist, facilitator, motivator, educator, analyst and friend are all titles assigned to Mark by his clients.

The registration fee for the workshop on September 28 is $45 for EPNRC/CNA members and $60 for nonmembers. To register, please visit www.coloradononprofits.org/events /training-and-events For additional information or questions, please contact Jill Lancaster, EPNRC Executive Director at director@epnonprofit.org.

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Nonprofit Workshop - Introduction To Project Budgets On November 1 The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents a free introductory workshop (facilitated webinar) Introduction of Project Budgets for nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, November 1 from 10:30 a.m. – Noon in the Computer Lab at the Estes Valley Library.

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.

This facilitated webinar will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal. In it we discuss: •The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses

•How to estimate the realistic cost of a project •What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal The workshop will also include a brief introduction of Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than 3 million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

To register please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the November 1 date, select the event then click “register now.” Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970480-7805.

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Pistol Courses Offered In November And December The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Course will be offered in Estes Park on Saturday, November 5, and again on Saturday, December 3. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required. The eight-hour course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and marksmanship with revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. All course materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. If you are considering buying a handgun, wait until after you take this class. This class exceeds the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tuition is $120.00 for general public and $105.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members. Pre-registration is required.

Classes will be held at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Community Drive and Highway 36, next to the dog park. For more information or to pre-register call Jim at 970-481-4279.

The Defensive Pistol Course will be offered on Saturday, November 12. This is the most advanced handgun training course offered in the NRA curriculum

and is especially designed for those who want to enhance their handgun skills far beyond the basics. Training will include: safely presenting a handgun from concealment, accurately shooting under time pressure from many positions, distances and situations, learning how to reload under pressure and how to clear all types of malfunctions. Prerequisites: must be at least 18 years of age, must have had basic handgun training within recent years, must be familiar and effective with their pistol and able to consistently shoot a pattern of less than 8 ½ inches at 15 feet and have the ability to load and unload their handgun safely and efficiently. Students will be required to provide their own handgun, a level one hip holster, extra magazines and magazine belt pouches, 300 rounds of factory ammunition, a few snap caps/dummy rounds, eye protection and electronic hearing protection. The class will be from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range. Maximum class size is 6 students and pre-registration is required.

The cost for this course is $150.00 for general public, $135.00 for EPGA club members. To pre-register, go to www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx or call Jim at 970-481-4279.

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Special Halloween/Fall Adoption Drive At EP Pet Supply This Saturday This Saturday, October 9 there will be a special Halloween/Fall Adoption drive at the Estes Park Pet Supply in Upper Stanley Village near Safeway from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members of the Estes Park Pet Association will bring their two available dogs and two available cats so you can meet and greet these special animals and maybe even take one home with you!

Finxy is a gorgeous Russian blue mix. She's about a year old, she loves to purr and is a real sweetheart. She gets along well with others (except big dogs).

Paisley is a young calico. When she came in as a stray she was pretty shy but she has blossomed in to a sweet, fun, playful, and snuggly girl. We think she is just awesome!

Penny is an adorable yellow lab mix who is about 1 1/2 years old and she does great with kids. She is a little shy at first but warms up quickly.

Richard is an eight year old min pin.

He is goofy and a love bug. He does well with kids and other dogs but enjoys people friends a little more. He likes to be a lap dog.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge to meet any one of these precious pets.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control

Finxy

Richard

Paisley

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.

Penny

Photos courtesy Joan Borel

PLAYGROUPS ARE BACK! Every Wednesday starting Nov 2nd (no playgroup Nov 23rd) through April 26th*if school is closed due to inclement weather, playgroup will be cancelled 10

10-11 am

PARENT/CHILD WINTER PLAYGROUP A weekly gathering for parents and their kids Each week EVICS staff will plan and engage families in fun and creative indoor play. The theme and activity will vary week to week, each focusing on a different domain of development. These playgroups are designed for families with kids ages 0-5, including older siblings if applicable.

Playgroups are FREE and require no RSVP. Just drop in, connect with other parents and let your kids burn off some energy.

Mt. View Bible Fellowship Church 1575 South St . Vrain Ave 1

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For the most up to date playgroup details and last minute changes, please “LIKE� us on Facebook: EVICS Contact: kberg@evics.org with questions

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“TCG”, P.O. Box 4122, EP (Yes, TCG is now a 501c3)…receipts are available if requested, contact Steve Misch at smisch1@msn.com or call 970-586-2689.

D. Can’t come to us? We can deliver Thanksgiving to you. Contact Steve and give name, phone, address, the number of meals requested and we will deliver mid-day on Thanksgiving.

Now that you are up to date on the TCG, make those plans now to be with your community on Thanksgiving Day. Larraine and I and our many pilgrims look forward to making this a most memorable Thanksgiving experience.

Please contact me with any questions and big hugs to all, Steve “Big Turkey” Misch

Please accept this invitation to join the community of Estes Park at our 16th annual Thanksgiving Community Gathering! It is come one…come all and there is no charge…that’s right, it is free! The gathering provides a second to none Thanksgiving feast, fun, entertainment, homemade only goodies table and the wonderful feeling of community. The gathering is from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Mountain View Fellowship Gymnasium located at Peak View and Hwy. 7.

You may wonder how this all got started? Well, since you asked...

The best I can recall, it was a cold November evening at the Notchtop restaurant and we were hosting Dick Orleans and the Friends of Folk Friday evening.

Larraine Darling, owner of the venue, and I hosting the evening, were discussing our plans for Thanksgiving that year. As would have it, neither of us had family in town and were going to be alone, Larraine with husband Don, and their children and me with my folks. Larraine appeared distraught as we talked and the idea that other families would be alone in our community disturbed her greatly. “We own a venue where we can provide food and space for our community to gather for a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship” Larraine declared. Immediately, the idea took substance and we set in motion the planning for the first ever Thanksgiving Community Gathering, aka, TCG, to take place on Thanksgiving Day at the Notchtop, 2001.

So it was and that next year, 2001, we hosted 42 attendees with a buffet line of magnificent Larraine food and local entertainment. It was a glorious occasion and we decided to repeat the event in 2002.

For the next two years, 02/03, we enjoyed the gathering at the Notchtop and the attendees grew to 156 folks, not to mention all the volunteers. Estes Park continued to reach out to support with donations of their resources, food, time, and, of course, finances.

In 2004, I, along with my two partners, leased the Hangar at the 18 hole golf course and the gathering was moved to that location. This year was so exciting as we began to see folks from every sector of Estes Valley, including out-of-town visitors. In addition, we began delivering

to the home-based or shut-in community that were not able to join us at the site.

Once again, we served a buffet-style meal, 151 served, and nine large turkeys with 23 meals delivered.

2005 brought big changes! Mountain View Bible Fellowship reached out to me with an invitation to use their gymnasium for the event. Wow, what an answer to prayers. The TCG took on a new look.

Entertainment like Cowboy Brad Fitch, face painting for the children, etc. But, the big change, all our guests were greeted, seated and served, 255 this year, 82 pilgrim volunteers, 33 meals delivered and 10 large turkeys.

Please keep in mind, this success has continued at no cost to the attendees. Of course, free-will donations are accepted, but, the generosity of our Estes Park community sustains the TCG. 2005-2015-Attendees grew from 255 to 728 and meals delivered from 33 to 130.

Ten large turkeys to 36 with entertainment such as Ray Young, Steve the Balloon Artist, homemade only baked goods table, Bobcat cheerleaders, Mayoral Proclamation, American Profile article and, it has become what we always prayed it would, community serving community and a gathering of thankful folks.

The tradition of a Thanksgiving Community Gathering here in Estes Park began well over 100 years ago. That’s right, Enos Mills and his friends and community would gather at the ‘ol “Comers” building at the corner on Elkhorn and Moraine. There they would feast as a community and share stories and begin new friendships. We have only caused the rebirth of this tradition!

This year, Larraine and I will celebrate our 16th year of the TCG tradition. Please remember, TCG is open to all members of the Estes Valley, their friends, and family and those who are visiting from outside our area, and it continues to be free!

Okay, how can you help in the success of TCG this year?

A. Attend and enjoy the thankful/community environment of TCG. B. Bring a homemade goodie to the homemade goodies table in the gym before 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning.

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Beer Brewing Class Beer Brewing is a partnership between Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. and Estes Outreach. This is a small, hands-on class that meets three times. First, to offer a classroom session covering the textbook side of brewing beer, second, an all day hands-on workshop brewing beer, and third, a keg tapping and critique. Class dates are November 12, 19, and December 10.

The class will be abroad stroke introduction to the process and concepts of brewing beer. Participants will learn how

to jumpstart their own home hobby brewing; beer enthusiasts see how it all comes together. All classes held at Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. Fee is $85, which includes all materials for brewing and How to Brew by John Palmer.

Students must be 21 years or older.

Beer Brewing class is one example of how Estes Outreach works in partnership with area businesses and individuals to create educational opportunities.

Registration is online at EstesOutreach.org.

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Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado Leads Trail-Building Project At Hermit Park

Diet And Nutrition Class For Healthy Dogs & Cats

Instructor Kate Solisti and her dog, Maggie. Learn how dogs and cats are designed to eat and how to buy or make food that keeps them healthy for life!

Estes Outreach brings Instructor Kate Solisti to town! Solisti is an internationally known Animal Communicator, expert in dog & cat nutrition, author and educator. She is a leader in the field of In-

terspecies Communication, having translated animals’ thoughts, feelings and needs to caring humans for over twenty years. Kate authored six books published in nine languages. She is an inspiring teacher and speaker featured nationally and internationally on stage, radio and television. She is also a recognized Flower Essence therapy and energy healing, addressing the whole animal - body, mind and spirit.

Solisti will lead a Diet and Nutrition class for Pets thru Estes Outreach on Wednesday, November 9, 6-7:30 p.m. She will share how dogs and cats are designed to eat and how to buy or make food that keeps them healthy for life! This class addresses the following top health and behavior challenges: #1: overweight/underweight #2: Itching, allergies & skin problems #3: Stress and anxiety #4: Fighting/conflicts #5: Joint problems/arthritis Fee for this seminar is $16; advanced registration is required.

See more information and register online at EstesOutreach.org

On Oct. 15-16, volunteers assisted Larimer County Department of Natural Resources with building a new trail at Hermit Park Open Space as part of a project led by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado.

With support from Larimer County and VOC staff, 108 volunteers constructed close to a mile of trail over the weekend. Volunteers for the project consisted of groups from Larimer County, VOC, Overland Mountain Bike Club, Colorado Addicted Trailbuilders Society (C.A.T.S.), Larimer County Horseman’s Association, Colorado State University and Estes Park Cycling Coalition.

Over the two days, the volunteers built 110 feet of mono walls, four drainage structures and eight rock features, along with several thousand feet of new, natural surface trail.

“We’re grateful for the work of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado and all of the volunteers who helped us with building the new trail at Hermit Park Open

Space,” said Joel Schwab, trails and open lands project supervisor for Larimer County Department of Natural Resources. “It’s amazing what a large group of dedicated people can get accomplished in a weekend – nearly a mile of new trail! Plus, we all had a really fun time up there.”

The volunteers worked on a new, roughly 6-mile, multi-use trail coming to Hermit Park Open Space. The trail is expected to be wrapped up in the next two years. It will connect the camping areas at the open space and include new trailheads for access. So far, about three miles of the trail have been completed.

“Thank you to REI for sponsoring the project,” Schwab said. “We appreciate their support, and look forward to working again with VOC and all of the volunteers in the future.”

For more information on Hermit Park Open Space, visit the website at www.larimer.org/naturalresources.

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2016 US Trail Running Conference Sets Records days, to raise money for mental health awareness in the country. Law’s original goal was to raise $250,000 -to date the fund has reached over $527,000!

Event director Terry Chiplin shared this positive message after the Conference, “I am thrilled that the 2016 US Trail Running Conference exceeded expectations at every level. With increased attendance, additional expert panelists to The 4th annual US Trail Running Conference took place at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO, September 28 to October 1. A record setting 170 attendees comprised of trail race directors, trail runners, vendors, panelists, and trail running fans, were captivated by a mixture of presentations, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking sessions.

Representing 19 states, as well as Canada, the 50 attending race directors were inspired by expert panelists that represented a broad spectrum of knowledge and experience.

Those experts included Craig Thornley, race director of the Western States Endurance Run, and Chris Kostman, race director of Badwater, as well as trail race directors who stage successful trail races across the US. Additional focused perspectives were provided by Keith Peters (Council for Responsible Sport), Nathan Nicholas (Nathan Hill Inc.), Dr. Frank Dumont (Estes Park Medical Center), Dr. Aaron Florence, (Estes Park Medical Center), Ann Baker Easily (Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado), and Kevin Burnette (Modcraft). Elite athletes Melody Fairchild and Peter Maksimow contributed to a panel on clean racing, sharing their views on drug testing in trail and mountain racing.

The Conference attracted athletes and Team USA members from across the US who shared their experiences, training methods, and inspired the captivated audience. Jeff Browning (Altra athlete, and Record holder for the WS100 / Hardrock double) took part in a lactate threshold test that was administered by Estes Park Medical Center, and watched by an engaged audience of trail runners. Mandy Ortiz, 2013 World Junior Mountain Running Champion, also attended, supporting Conference partner American Trail Running Association (ATRA).

Trail Race Directors representing 76,000 runners enjoyed a series of speaker panels over 2.5 days (September 28 to 30), focused on areas that trail race directors had identified as the most critical and helpful to enable them to hold successful, financially viable, and sustainable trail races. Subjects varied from social media and marketing to course design and safety.

Trail Runners were treated to a series of sessions including trail shoe design, women’s issues, healthy lifelong running, engaged trail running communities, and mindful running. Thanks to the generous support of Altra Running, a short movie, “The Double,” was shown to the delight of the audience. The movie featured Jeff Browning’s successful attempt to set a record for the Western States 100 / Hardrock 100 double, with the races just 19 days apart.

On Friday evening, the Conference featured the Colorado premiere FIFTY THE MOVIE. The movie featured New Zealand trail runner Mal Law, and his bold and courageous attempt to run 50 mountain marathons across New Zealand in 50

offer a wider diversity for race directors, a focus on trail running as a healthy lifestyle option for runners of all abilities and ages, and enthusiastic and engaged vendors and sponsors, the Conference offered something for everyone participating. I am looking forward to building on the continued momentum and create an even fuller Conference for race directors, trail runners, as well as sponsors and supporters, for the fifth year of the Conference here in Estes Park in 2017.”

Added Nancy Hobbs, ATRA’s executive director, “Being involved since year one has provided me the opportunity to watch the Conference mature. Sessions will continue to reflect new technology and trends in the industry and keep the program relevant and fresh. This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in our sport from race directors to vendors, from elite athletes to recreational runners, from vendors to journalists.”

The trail running weekend in Estes Park was rounded off by the Estes Trail Ascent trail run, a 5.8 mile trail race on Pole Hill.

The race starts at 8,500 feet, and features over 1,800 feet of elevation gain. The race is presented by Estes Park Running Club, who also organize the Estes Park Marathon as well as other races in the Estes Park community, and the Tuesday evening fun runs at the Stanley Hotel.

Dates for the 2017 US Trail Running Conference will be announced soon.

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Junior Election Sponsored By The League Of Women Voters By: Judi Smith

All Estes Valley residents ages 5-17 are eligible to vote in the Junior Election sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Estes Park. I prefer the term “practice” election to “mock” election, since it will be the high school student’s last opportunity to hone their voting skills before the next Presidential election.

The current election will, whatever the outcome, make changes in our lives, young and old. Many adults remember their first real election, discovering the complexity of the legalese wording, the hidden nuances of issues unaddressed, the impossibility of doing complete research in the voting booth. “Practice makes perfect” and the intent of the Junior Election is to prepare our young voters so that the exercise is familiar when they become of age.

Age appropriate races vary from K-2 President only to the six candidate races on the high school ballot. Middle school and high school ballots also contain some of the amendments. For those who do not have one, print Colorado “Blue Books” at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/2016%20English%20Blue%20Book%20for%20Internet.pdf to help your students prepare for the election, and LWV Issue Booklets, in English and Spanish, are available at the Library. Additionally, www.vote411.org can also assist in researching the candidates.

Ballots are now available. Estes Park Middle and High School (full time) students will vote at school, as will students of Eagle Rock and of Voyager Montessori School. EP full time 5th graders will vote with the Middle School. Any other educational organization wishing to participate, please contact us for ballots.

EP Elementary School students, grades K-4, along with Estes residents who use less traditional forms of education (home schooled, on-line schools, school outside of the Estes Valley) – please get your ballots from the Estes Valley Library. Take them home, peruse them, dissect them, discuss them, fill them out, and bring them back to the library ballot box to vote. The “polls” are open. We are looking forward to your input.

Families, and educational classes: Please discuss why and how we vote, as well as the pros and cons of the races and issues before us. Leadership is not only about completing the job at hand, it is about preparing the next generation to lead.

Students: Your vote is your own. Think before you ink and speak up in discussions. A well-considered opinion can have an effect on those of us who are voting age. Then – vote your conscience for what you believe is best.

Local newspapers will publish the results, which will also be announced at the EV Library “Election Result Watch” activity and covered by other news outlets.

Questions or comments? Contact Judi Smith. lwv.yea@gmail.com

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Urges A Yes Vote On 200!

To The Editor: The Larimer SCFD is our opportunity to replicate a nationally acclaimed model for funding science and cultural organizations that provides a big payoff for a minimal investment. For just one penny on every ten dollars spent (excluding groceries, gas, and pharmaceuticals) voting YES on 200 will: boost tourism, spur economic growth, advance lifelong learning and build community vitality. Voting YES on 200 preserves our community legacy of being a great place to live, work, and play.

The Larimer SCFD creates a dedicated revenue stream that will fund science and cultural nonprofits throughout the district’s boundaries (all of Larimer County, including communities like Estes Park).

Each eligible nonprofit recipient will receive an equal percentage, determined annually by the Board prior to distribution, of their qualifying operational revenues. No single agency may receive more than 20% of the available funds in any given year. The really exciting part is that all organizations big and small will receive the same percentage of funds.

This could mean that organizations in smaller communities receive a larger amount of money than what the community put in proportionately. These funds are intended to strengthen and improve the operations of the recipients and not intended to replace other sources of support.

The SCFD will decrease economic uncertainty for arts, science and cultural organizations, helping them increase the quality of their offerings. Access to these activities stimulates the local economy and drives tourism. The dedicated revenue created by SCFD will provide an estimated $6.6 million annually for scientific and cultural programs in our county; individual communities can expect to see 2-3 dollars spent in the community for every $1 invested in arts and science.

The SCFD is good for our community and will touch our lives. Vote YES on 200! To learn more visit: www.LarimerSCFD.org Kathy Littlejohn Treasurer, Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies

Thoughts About The Community Center To The Editor: I’m excited about our new Community Center. I truly hope that this facility will be a wild success, enriching the lives of everyone in Estes Park. I have some thoughts as we move closer to actual construction.

To the EVRPD board. The Community Center needs a hot tub and sauna/steam room. The omission of these amenities is absurd. They are the second most desired by our community when surveyed. Estes Park is cold much of the year and many will enjoy and benefit from both a hot tub and sauna/steam room. Please add these amenities to our Community Center, it won’t be complete without them.

To the Friends of the Senior Center. You currently have enough money to essentially complete the Senior Center’s wish

list. I don’t understand why you won’t give that money to the project and contribute to its success. If you truly support seniors you should want the Community Center to be as successful as possible.

To Seniors. I know some seniors have had negative feelings about the changes to the Senior Center and Senior Services.

I urge you to embrace the new Community Center and be optimistic about the new facility and programming. You are the backbone of our community and I hope that everyone who worries about the changes will give the Community Center a chance. I think that I speak for many non-seniors in saying, we want you there.

Art Messal Estes Park, CO

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Michael McCartney Funeral services for Mr. Michael McCartney will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016 in the Chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana with the Reverends Carl Wheatley and Gene Decker officiating, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana.

Mr. McCartney, age 28, of Pineville, Louisiana entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Michael served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, shooting his firearms and camping outdoors. He loved cooking and baking. He loved his mother-in-laws cooking most of all. He

was a big supporter of veterans.

He is survived his wife, Justina Hanes McCartney of Pineville; father, Lanty McCartney of Colorado; mother, Bobbie Jean McCartney of Virginia; two sons, Calvin Dane McCartney of Pineville and Samuel Jude McCartney on the way; one daughter, Jamie Jean Newell; one brother, Christopher Ryan McCartney of Maryland; one sister, Denver Ryan McCartney of Boston, Massachusetts.

Friends were invited to call on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana from and on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service.

Friends may post online messages of condolence for the McCartney family by visiting www.gallagherfh.com.

On Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, Madeline Bass Framson passed away peacefully in the mountains she loved and refused to leave. Madeline lived in Prospect Park Living Center in Estes Park, Colorado since February of this year.

Since 1979, Estes Park has been her home.

Madeline was born in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 24, 1922, the fourth daughter of Isadore and Fanny Bass. Four brothers were to follow making eight children, all who went on to live distinguished and rewarding lives. The Bass family added much to the flourishing Jewish community in Houston.

At the age of 21, Private Madeline Bass landed in Normandy, D-Day+38 as part of the Women's Army Core (WAC) assigned to the elite "Forward Echelon," European Theatre of Operations, in the Allied effort to liberate Europe from German occupation. She was one of a limited number of WACs trained in the use of side arms and prepared for gas attacks. After the liberation of Paris, she marched with troops around the Arc de Triomphe. She was part of the "Greatest Generation."

After the war, she married Robert Framson in 1946, and with him raised three wonderful children: Michelle, Michael and Paul. While living in Houston, Madeline's sense of social justice called her to political activism that included speaking out against McCarthyism and racial prejudice.

She championed the cause for civil rights.

She opposed the draft and participated in the 1969 anti-Vietnam War march on Washington. Various conservation and environmental issues in Texas also ignited her passions and desire to make a difference.

The seeds were planted of someday moving to Colorado from visits when Madeline was a child and family vacations with her husband and children to Estes Park.

With their children grown, Robert and Madeline moved to Estes Park in 1979 and were now able to call Colorado their home in heart, spirit and permanent presence.

In 1980 Madeline joined the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) and was instrumental in establishing the Shining Mountains Group (SMG) which encompasses Estes Park and surrounding towns. As the matriarch of the group for many years, Madeline developed a strong relationship with Rocky Mountain National Park and the CMC and in no small measure a long list of volunteer efforts in the park were completed because of Madeline's effort to encourage and recruit volunteers. Madeline was the epitome of a grassroots volunteer. With no computer and no email, she used word of mouth, telephone and a typewriter to promote activities through press releases, flyers and newsletters. She was knowledgeable about the environment and devoted to providing hands-on venues for public service and education.

Volunteer projects included: trail maintenance, fire prevention through fuel reduction, fighting invasive weeds, assistance with maintaining the health of bighorn sheep herds, multiple collections of barbed wire from old homesteads, revegetation along Trail Ridge Road, carrying out automobile wreckage from below Trail Ridge through Forest Canyon, natural landscape restoration of the Hidden Valley ski area, trimming bushes and trees along Fern Lake Road and assisting with the Ride the Rockies bicycle tour. The volunteer efforts of the Shining Mountains Group required skill, dedication and physical endurance

for many tasks that were often grimy and unglamorous, but needed to be done.

In 1994 the SMG earned the Rocky Mountain National Park Stewardship Award presented by Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt to Madeline on behalf of the SMG. Madeline logged over 7,000 volunteer hours for the RMNP. Over the years Madeline received numerous awards including The Presidents Call to Service Award in 2005, "In recognition and appreciation of your commitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service." In 2007 she was recognized by the CMC for many years of steadfast leadership and presented the Carl Blaurock Silver Piton Award.

In 2004, Madeline was flown to Washington, DC to receive on behalf of the Shining Mountains Group the George P. Herzog award for outstanding volunteer service.

The Shining Mountains Group of the Colorado Mountain Club was the recipient of this most prestigious regional and national award for "Outstanding Volunteer Group Service."

While at the helm of the SMG, she planned and organized thousands of hikes in and around RMNP. She climbed all but four of Colorado's 14er's after age 61. She was a walking archive of information on flora and fauna, geology and RMNP history. For many years the Estes Park TrailGazette gave Madeline a weekly opportunity to express her love, passion and creative writing for all things outdoor. She wrote hundreds of articles describing such things as the splendor of a hike to Gem Lake, Ouzel Falls, or the skills, prerequisites and waiting vistas for those ready for an ascent of Longs Peak. Somewhere in all this activity, she found time to perform in a local theatrical production of "Hello Dolly" playing the role of Dolly in the mid to late 1980s.

Her husband, daughter Michelle and son Paul preceded her in death, as well as her parents, three sisters and a brother. Madeline is survived by three brothers and their families, her son Michael, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. What she leaves for us is a legacy of an incredible life welllived.

Her brother Hymie said, "She lived a big, full, heroic life. She was a force of nature, spectacular, sometimes difficult, bigger than life."

Her grandson Matt said, "She had singleminded dedication to environmental conservation and her unstinting devotion to the protection and cleanup of Rocky Mountain National Park was beyond compare."

Her nephew Noah remarked, "Madeline is now relaxing gloriously and much deservedly in that happiest of National Parks in the sky," now with even higher mountains to climb.

If Madeline were writing this obituary she would certainly not miss this opportunity to recruit and encourage you to grab a pair of work gloves and volunteer to do something. You'll be rewarded with the satisfaction that you can make a difference.

That's Madeline.

A Celebration of Life for Madeline will be Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute, 1895 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO. Please bring a dessert or fruit to share.

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Carroll Dermody Memorial Service Saturday for Carroll Dermody, 84 One of Estes Park’s long time business owners and residents went to join his wife “Peggy” after a brief illness.

Carroll passed away 24 October at the age of 84. He will be remembered at a Memorial Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday 29 October at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Please join the family for a reception/brunch following the service. Carroll was born to George F. Dermody and Mary Ann (Carroll) on 22 April, 1932. He grew up in Strasburg, Colorado where in his words, ‘he learned the value of hard work.” Following high school graduation he attended Trinidad Junior College and Western State College where he played football and basketball. A two year stint in the Army as a draftee and the opportunity to live in Germany followed. Oil field work and barber school were next on the agenda. He married Margaret (Peggy) Markley on Nov. 29, 1959 in Ft. Lupton, CO. After living in Ft. Lupton and Brighton he moved to Estes Park with his new bride in 1960. Carroll pur-

chased the Village Barber Shop and operated the business until August of this year. The shop was a fixture in the community for 57 years.

Politics, sports, card games and “problem solving” along with coffee and donuts were daily routines.

Never a dull moment in this old fashioned barber shop. He is survived by his son Shon Dermody of Ft. Collins, three daughters; Kelly Klein of Windsor, Sharon and husband Joe Diaz of Brighton, Karen and husband John Cleaver of Lakewood. He has seven grandchildren: Ryan Dermody, Kristen Dermody, Michael Dermody, Collin Klein, Kyle Klein, Joe Diaz and Maggie Cleaver. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Dermody and his parents George & Mary Dermody.

Memorial gifts can be made to The American Legion Post 119 or Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to the family.

Rosemary Brown Rosemary Ince Brown, of Estes Park, CO, formerly of Chicago, IL, died at Good Samaritan Village on October 21, 2016 at the age of 98.

Rosemary Ince was born January 20, 1918 in Lafayette, IN. Her parents were Robert and Pearl (Strebe) Ince. She graduated from Morton High School in Richmond, IN and in 1940 received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University. While at Purdue she met Jack Stilwell Brown and they were married on September 28, 1940. After raising her three children, Rosemary was a substitute teacher in the Chicago Public Schools, teaching Home Economics and grammar school.

She was an active member of the Methodist Church and Methodist Women’s Club, as well as a Girl Scout Leader, Tri Hi-Y Leader and Red Cross

first aid instructor.

Her hobbies included traveling, Duplicate Bridge, square dancing, outdoor sports and nature study.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

She is survived by her children: sons Bruce (Marlene) of Glen Haven, CO, and Allan (Marsha) of Miami, FL, and daughter Ann Brodie (J. Douglas) of Corvallis, OR. She is also survived by sisters Marjorie Dickie of Cummings, GA, Dolores Elstro and Dorothy Snodgrass both of Richmond, IN and granddaughter Rebecca Anderson (Jerome) of Chicago, IL, and great granddaughter Sabina Anderson of Chicago, IL. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Rosemary’s family.

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Sandra D. Rounds February 15,1948September 28, 2016 Sandy Rounds passed away at her home in Estes Park on September 28, 2016 after fighting cancer for over 2 1/2 years.

Sandy was born February 15,1948 to Robert and Joan Wells in Miami, Florida but she grew up in Winter Haven, Florida.

She married her husband Gregg on April 3, 1982 and in June of 1999 after 31 years as an elementary school teacher, the couple and their daughter Casey moved to Estes Park. In 2009 she came out of retirement when the Rounds' purchased the Estes Park Shuttle. As in everything she did in life she worked hard to make the business

succeed. Sandy and her husband loved to travel and made it to all 50 states but ended up in her favorite place on earth, Estes Park.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father (Robert) and sister (Barbara).

She is survived by her husband Gregg and daughter Kimberly "Casey" Glatfelter (Chris) and the love of her life grandson Daniel and granddaughter Lilly, mother (Joan) and sister (Pat) both of Linville North Carolina.

To continue her fight, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her honor.

Gus Wolf Gus Wolf, longtime Estes Park area summer resident and year-round resident since 2013, passed away on October 18, 2016, at the age of 84.

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Gus spent his lifelong professional career in the property and casualty insurance industry.

He served as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Omaha, and was Vice-President of the GraceMayer Insurance Agency in Omaha.

Gus was an ardent wood carver, specializing in the carving of birds and human figures. He did extensive commission work, including his annual Santas.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, active in the church’s Sumtimers Organization.

He was also active in the Summer Residents Association of Estes Park for

many years.

Gus and his wife of 58 years, Diane, built a log cabin in Meeker Park in 1968, where they enjoyed summers with their family. In addition to Diane, Gus is survived by his two children, Katy (Ole) Sykes of Estes Park, and Bob (Mary) of Hastings, Nebraska, and three grandchildren, Sarah, Ann, and Andrew Wolf.

His service was held on October 24, 2016, at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, followed by interment at the Estes Park Memorial Gardens. Donations can be made to the Gus Wolf Memorial at the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, www.RMConservancy.org.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Gus’ family.

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Employment Busy Estes motels looking for a full time, year round

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

Patient Financial Services Hospital Billing Supervisor

Needed or short term work (2-3 Months) On custome home construction Start immediately call 970 586-3550

Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist - PRN

Med/Surg Unit Coordinator - PRN Certified Nurse Aid - Full time and PRN Laboratory Medical Technologist- Full Time Surgical Services OR Tech – Full Time

Prospect Park Living Center Nursing Home Administrator – Full Time Dietary Cook- Full Time

Emergency Department Admitting – Full Time Nights

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Accepting Applications For:

LINE COOK HOST PREP COOK EXPERIENCED SERVER DISHWASHER Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

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Board member responsibilities include active involvement as an advocate for EPHA in the community, assisting in retention and development of housing opportunities, and examining policies, procedures and financial reports. Applicants must reside in the Park R-3 School District boundary. Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30AM, Room 203, Town Municipal Building.

Applications Available: Wednesday October 19, 2016 Due Date: November 16, 2016

Applications Available: EPHA offices, 500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO (Monday – Friday, 8-5), or on our website, www.esteshousing.org. You may also request this information via email to jmcgee@estes.org or calling 970-577-3734.

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There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’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!

End of year bonuses, commissions and possible housing. We are a no smoking property. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and have reliable transportation. $12 to start after two week training and probation period. Come by the Discovery Lodge to apply.

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

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

Administrative Assistant

L&P Division / Utilities Department Hiring Range $17.42 to $20.47 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: November 7, 2016

Planner I

Community Development Department Planning Division Hiring Range $22.72 – $26.70 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: October 31, 2016

Come join the Harmony Team!

Harmony Foundation Inc. is a local employer with over 46 years in the substance abuse treatment field. As an inpatient 24/7 facility we provide quality care to our clients who are on their path of recovery. Do you want to be a part of this life changing process?

Visit our website at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com / Career Opportunities for our current job opportunity listings.

(Town employment 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.

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, located at 1675 State Highway 66, is now hiring kitchen staff for part-time and full-time positions including dishwashing, food preparation, pantry, and line cooks.

Please apply in person, or email your resume to therockinnestes@gmail.com ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Full-time with benefits. Salary range is $10.72 – $12.85 per hour depending on experience.

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

See full posting at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Position open until filled.

Housekeeper Position open for

Eagle Rock School.

Perform daily housekeeping duties for campus buildings.

14 hours per week for $18 per hour. Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings available.

Email resume to bbowles@eaglerockschool.org

Part-time Administrative Assistant Needed Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Estes Park, CO. This position will place a strong emphasis on print and digital media management. Combination of office and off-site hours.

Pastor Ron Bockhaus ron.bockhaus@smlc.us 970-646-6657 Full job description at: estesparklutheranelca.org/ docs/SMLC/Church-AdministrativeAssistant.pdf Application at: estesparklutheranelca.org/docs/ SMLC/Application-Form.pdf

Senior Outdoor Program Administrator Oversee administration of outdoor recreation activities for guests and groups Bachelor's degree preferred Hire, train, and supervise seasonal staff Bookkeeping, data entry, cashiering Full-time, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation $15/hr. DOE

Security Officer

Vehicle Maintenance Technician Small engine repair experience required Hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, vehicle lifts Good organizational and time management skills Work indoors and outdoors Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license Good judgment skills and willingness to take initiative Full-time, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation $13-16/hr.

Postings & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

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Dishwasher

all shifts, full time, year round

Apply at 225 Park Lane

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

Now Hiring for:

Deli Clerks - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $15.50 Bakery Clerks - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $15.50

Produce Clerks - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $14.80

Seafood Clerks - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $14.00 Day-stockers - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $14.80

Hiring All Positions

Food Services Team Member Full time, Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Must be dependable and have related kitchen/cooking experience.

Active work environment Train, supervise, and delegate tasks to seasonal staff Organized and prioritize daily tasks Excellent guest Service Full-time, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation $12/hr. DOE

Experience with emergency service Knowledge of minor maintenance repairs Excellent public relations and time management skills Must be at least 25 years old High School diploma or GED Must possess a valid, USA state issued driver’s license Good Judgment Skills, Initiative, to handle stressful situations Full-time, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, paid vacation $13/hr.

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

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available:

Center Services and Support (CSS) Crew Leader

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round part time position available in our Reservations Department.

Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a dependable, motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills and who is able to work in a fast-paced office environment. Front Desk experience preferred.

Full time employment is possible by also working in other departments.

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

Apply at Domino’s Pizza Upper Stanley Village 437 Big Thompson Ave. To Start Immediately

PERMANENT

32 hrs/Wk Winter & Spring 40 hrs/Wk Summer & Fall Sales Associate Needed Apply in Store FOR BARE FEET 126 East Elkhorn Ave

Night Crew - Start at $10.50 after 30 days $14.80

Applicant apply at: www.safeway.com/careers

Now hiring at Linda’s Pet Care— full time, year round position with partial benefits. Duties include supervision of dogs & cleaning.Hands on behavioral training provided. Need high energy level and good work ethic!

For more information, please call Linda @ 586-0340 to set up an interview.

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HELP WANTED – Dependable person for part time laundry attendant. Stop by Village Laundry to pick up application or email resume’ to VillageLaundry1@gmail.com.

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Visit Estes Park is seeking a full-time operations manager, responsible for VEP administrative functions including, but not limited to, overseeing service providers for human resources, payroll processing, employee benefits, information technology, and facility. Responsibilities also include project management, board document administration, marketing, communications, and public relations support.

The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and CRM experience, knowledge of marketing, exceptional writing ability, professional communication skills, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to learn new systems. A college degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or business is required. Compensation range is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits.

Year Round Positions Security Agent Housekeeping Front Desk

Full-Time Operations Manager

Diamond Resorts International® The Historic Crags Lodge We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume and cover letter to Elizabeth Fogarty at efogarty@visitestespark.com.

Visit Estes Park is an equal opportunity employer.

RENTALS TRANSPORTATION Cars

238 Big Horn Drive 3 bed, 2 bath, oversize, detached 2 car garage, completely furnished, rent $1695, deposit $1695 Lease end May 15th, Audi A6 Quattro 1998, 2017 call Pat leather seats, luxury pkg., 303-947-4569 4 good reg. & 4 studded snow tires. $1250.

Apartments 586-4816 Apartment For Rent 3 Bd, 2 Ba NS/NP Year Lease. $1025 + Util & Deposit. Call Sun 1-5 PM or Mon 9-5 586-0275 Clean 1 BDR, storage room, patio, views, NS/NP . 970-586-6487

SERVICES Home Repair/Service

Downtown, furnished 1BDR, 3/4 bath. Available Oct-May, $850/mo + util.

N/S, N/P. 970-290-4488

Furnished Efficiency $650 - $725/month N/S, N/P, Utilities & Cable Included Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

Commercial Rentals

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Who you are as an eater is the clue. Free 20 min. consultation. Susan Ricci, Mind Body Coach 912.506.3006 or susan@susanlricci.com www.susanlricci.com

HOUSEHOLD Furniture FREE to be picked up. MODERN COUCH and MATCHING LOVESEAT. Will email pics. Good condition. Hunter green with multi color back pillows.

970 586 6575

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

Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 450 Farview Lane Lovely home with: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 1/2 acre lot. Great curb appeal.

Deck with gorgeous views.

Call for a tour970 222-7955 Price 495,000

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Commercial Rental, 1000 Sq ft. downtown.

Modest & Affordable $1,250/mo + util 970-290-4488

Wants To Buy Looking to buy property in Estes Park. Can close quickly. Call Pat 303-947-4569

River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple available.

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Room/Roommate 1771 Olympian Ln - Furnished, year round, 4 BDR home, each bedroom $600/mo - or share room for $400/mo - util paid. Call 303-947-4569

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Glassware, Grandfather Clock, Golf Equip., Electronics, Art, Books, Hardware Metal Shelving, Bookcases, Linens, Clothing.

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Board meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30AM, Room 203, Town Municipal Building.

Applications Available: Wednesday October 19, 2016

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Wooded Setting & Grand Views • Beautifully Wooded 1.44 Acres • 5 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms • Wrap-around Deck, Patio & Firepit • Gorgeous New Kitchen • Walk to Downtown $629,000 829 Panorama

Remodeled Condo with BIG Views • 2 Bed/ 2 Bath End Unit • New Trex Decking Front & Back • Remodeled Bathrooms • Big Views and Easy Access to Town • Spacious and Well Cared For

Riverfront Property/ 300 Acres • Perfect for a new Home/Business • Longs Peak Views • River Frontage • National Forest Access on 3- sides • Hiking/Camping/Biking/ Climbing $1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

$269,900 1785 Olympian Lane B

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Continental Divide Views • Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath condo • Large Loft Space • New Carpet & Paint • Mountain Views • Full Time or Vacation Home $319,500 1500 Raven Circle B

Historic, Private & Big Views • 3 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms • Spacious Great Room w\ Sliders to Deck • Cathedral Beamed Ceilings • Incredible Views from Large Deck • 18.45 Acres $750,000 3043 County Road 61

Spacious & Private • Luxurious Home on 7.88 Acres • Gourmet Kitchen w/ wood fired pizza oven • 3 Bedroom Suites • 4400sf Rec-Room w/ 50’s Diner View our 3D Virtual Open House! www.3005greyfox.visutour.com $1,990,000

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

Privacy and Views • .31 Acres in Carriage Hills • Peaceful Cul-de-sac Location • Gentle slope & Rock Outcroppings • Build Among the Ponderosa Pines • Mountain & Meadow Views $142,500 2630 Ridge Lane