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Busy Beaver At Lily Lake Photo by 11 year old Hunter Peters

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What Creates A Healthy Economy?

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Lately there have been a lot of healthy and productive discussions about the Estes Valley’s economic vitality, economic development, and the need for new job opportunities. No matter what we do, the economy is going to change and it will affect us all. The question is -Does the community direct and steer that change, or do we just let change happen and deal with whatever comes our way? To me the answer is clear. As a community, we can steer our own economic destiny and we take a serious risk if we leave it to chance.

A healthy economy has a number of key characteristics. First, it is sustainable. Businesses can thrive on an ongoing basis, maturing and maintaining a stable income and strong customer base. Businesses that want to grow are able to grow, and businesses that are comfortable with their current situation can flourish.

Estes Park needs a business environment where new businesses and entrepreneurs are welcomed and encouraged.

For example, consider the code changes the Town Board adopted last year to better support craft brewers and distilleries. We already had one great local brewery -- the Estes Park Brewery was one of the first craft breweries in the state. Its products are available throughout the area, not just in the Estes Valley.

This is a success story of which we can be proud. We now have a new craft brewery that has just opened its doors, and another is on the horizon. As Fort Collins has demonstrated, these new businesses won’t take away from our long-established local brewery, but rather will complement the business by offering guests who seek out craft brewers more reasons to visit Estes Park and all our breweries.

Second, a healthy economy is proactive, not reactive. Our downtown retailers serve the needs of our guests and visitors to our community. They know their customers and work hard to offer products wanted by our guests. This does change over time and savvy business owners stay one step ahead of the crowds, anticipating not what our guests wanted last year, but what guests will want in the years to come. The destination products Estes Park offers must re-

friends at Rapid Transit Rafting. For others, such as Brownfield’s Souvenirs and Outdoor Gear, it is a business model that has served them well for years, and they are a well-established, successful business that contributes to our community’s success. And though they close for winter, Brownfield’s creates inviting window displays that remind us to anticipate their reopening each spring to see what new items they will offer. I remember a time when many downtown businesses lined their windows with newspaper for the winter. That boarded-up, abandoned appearance did not reflect well on the Town, but the inviting displays like Brownfield’s do fit the character of Estes Park even when they are closed. A healthy economy should allow businesses the opportunity to operate year-round, if they so desire.

EPNEWS residents felt shopping opportunities in Finally, a healthy economy plays on Estes Park are good or excellent -- much Estes Park’s unique characteristics and lower than the national benchmark for strengths without trying to make it other towns and cities. This isn’t a critisomething it is not. Our community has cism of businesses that cater to guests. character that is all its own. It has That’s a different market. But there are changed over the years, only by building goods and services residents need reguon its strengths. The addition of the Riverwalk, the flowers, landscaping and larly that lead many to the valley. This takes money away from our community to public arts, the Event Center, all build support the economies of Boulder, Long- upon and strengthen our uniqueness, mont, Fort Collins and Loveland. The lack without threatening it. Let Breckenridge of some basic shopping opportunities is a be Breckenridge and Steamboat be contributing facSteamboat. Estes Park recently received tor to much of our a national award -- the Voice of the Peoworkforce comple Award for Transformation in Econmuting to Estes omy. Only given to jurisdictions that Park instead of best listen and act to improve their comliving here. Sales munities, this year’s award is most comleakage has a ma- petitive. Based on responses from The jor impact on our National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™), economic health. residents of Estes Park report the highest Fourth, a healthy levels of improvement in the area of the economy compared with all other pareconomy emticipating jurisdictions. This award rebraces diversity in EPNEWS flects the hard work and dedication of business models and types of businesses. many community partners. The 2012 We talk a lot about the need for a yearfires and 2013 flood raised awareness of round economy. Estes Park’s current seathe importance of strengthening and disonality does affect our economic health, and creating an environment where busi- versifying the local economy. Not only has the community observed significant nesses have the opportunity to remain open and viable all year is very important. advances and investments in economic development as shown in the Citizen Still, we need to understand that not all Survey, but many residents have become businesses want or need to be open yearpersonally involved in these efforts. This round, and that’s OK. Some businesses have a business plan that allows the own- is why, in spite of adversity, Estes Park’s economy continues to grow and prosper. ers to close during the winter, possibly We are Estes Park and we have our own move somewhere warmer, or just take unique character. Together we can steer some time off. If that works for them, we our community to grow and maintain a should embrace that model and support healthy, diverse economy for everyone them as well. For some, the decision to for decades to come. close seasonally is obvious, like our main fresh and current. Our competition is other mountain destinations, not the shop down the street. People have many choices when it comes to visiting the mountains and we want their first choice to be Estes Park.

Third, as the bumper sticker says, ‘not everyone here is a visitor.’ Some of us live here, and a healthy economy must serve its residents as well as its guests. Estes Park is fortunate to have many businesses that serve the residents’ needs. Still, in the 2014 Citizen Survey, 27 percent of Estes Park

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epnews.com Ask a thoughtful person to name the three greatest U.S. Presidents and you would be met, for at least a moment, with overwhelming silence. Overwhelming?

Just about everybody will think of “Washington” and “Lincoln.” Some reasons are obvious, and don’t need repeating here. en, in brief, Washington as our first chief executive set in motion the Executive Department which has continued to the present day, albeit it is now considerably larger and doubtless unrecognizable should George make a surprising return to where now is the governmental area named aer him. Lincoln, of course President during our darkest hours, provided the leadership which preserved the Union and brought on victory that made possible the growth from “sea to sea” of a continental power..

We should judge our early chief executives by their total lives in public service, not by just years in the White House. Example: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Is there a more powerful document and statement in all our historical literature? And that was Jefferson BEFORE we won our independence! How could we not include him, even if his presidency was less than outstanding.

Granted that not all our chief executives were political giants, or even outstanding politicians. Perhaps fortune gave us the best when they were most needed. During our first century as an independent nation many of the real leaders dominated in Congress. Presidents merely “presided” over government sessions, leaving the actual running of the federal government to party leaders in Congress. Add our early leaders --- and, of course, Honest Abe, who doubtless would win hands down any “Greatest President” award --- except perhaps in the South.

Where do we go aer Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln? For this column we move far ahead … to eodore Roosevelt, Maybe some Republican Party power wielders at the end of the 19th century thought so, too, and they wanted to get him out of the way. He had made it to governor of New York. at kept him out of Washington. Washington, however, could provide another place to get someone out of the way. It still exists today. Quick!!!

Can you name the Vice-President of the United States??? And his predecessor?

In 1900 William McKinley was running for re-election as President. Who was to be his vice-presidential running mate? e vice-presidency could be used as a reward for years of political service. It could also be used to get a possible future political rival out of the way. eodore Roosevelt at the time was the young, brilliant, and obviously ambitious governor of New York. ere are many ways to get rid of a seemingly ambitious rival. e national Republican Party leadership came up with one of them: Roosevelt would be McKinley’s vice-presidential running mate. us when McKinley won re-election Roosevelt became vice-president. But in September 1901, only six months aer his inauguration to a second term, William McKinley was assassinated. eodore Roosevelt, only 43 years old, became the youngest

President in the nation’s history.

Roosevelt’s personal history reveals him as one who came prepared for the job. He was born into wealth and culture. He had engaged in public service, built a reputation as a naturalist and a writer, served in politics as a member of the New York State Assembly, and held the posts of Civil Service Commissioner and also New York City Police Commissioner.. He played a major role in organizing the Rough Riders who gained fame in our invasion of then Spanish-held Cuba. Returning home at the end of the Cuban war he turned his fame at the Battle of San Juan Hill into a victorious campaign to become governor of New York.

Roosevelt’s friendships with university people and the very wealthy served him well. He built his reputation in part on his experiences in the west where he ranched in the Dakota badlands. He tended to view political and economic issues as fixed matters about which government could do little. He could be seen as the ideal Republican. Some who didn’t warm to him were known to refer to him as “that damn cowboy.” On occasion, as his aristocratic background became known it bothered him. Roosevelt, however, got along equally well with cowboys and city EPNEWS politicians.

Writers commented favorably on his friendliness, but on matters of morals and questions of politics some viewed him as quite dogmatic. He was seen as a faithful Republican and suspicious of Democrats but he would later in his career, in 1912, bolt his party. One historian described Roosevelt as really a democrat but with a small d. And still another writer saw him as rather embarrassed by his aristocrat background.

How to define eodore Roosevelt, 28th President of the United States? He had no shortage of self-confidence. If you disagreed with him you probably were in error. Many in the broad public saw him as one of their number. He was, in a word, colorful. His public support came seemingly from everywhere. e public tended to regard him as one of their own. He had been a successful rancher. Some relatives had fought for the losing cause in the Civil War. (at wouldn’t hurt when he needed the southern vote.) He was dynamic, impetuous, redblooded, a good sport, you name it. A prominent social critic, possibly tongue-incheek, once said of Roosevelt that he imagined that he had discovered the Ten Commandments. It may be no exaggeration that Roosevelt saw issues as moral questions, and you were on the wrong side if you disagreed with him. ere were, however, limits to what a Roosevelt administration could accomplish. is had been true in the last years of the 19th century and now in the first decades of the 20th. McKinley had been willing to let politics and business take care of themselves. Roosevelt, as President, was to be involved in the activities of both politics and business. In his very first address to Congress he spoke of regulating railroads,

banks, and financial trusts.

President Roosevelt had a lengthy list of goals he wanted accomplished. He established a Department of Commerce, and sought to promote a larger army and navy and the merchant marine. He wanted antitrust laws enforced. President William McKinley had been willing to let politics and business take care of themselves. Roosevelt, really involved in neither, believed in the type of executive leadership which traced its past to the days of Andrew Jackson. He, as President, sought to be involved in the activities of both politics and business. In his very first address to Congress he spoke of regulating railroads, banks, and financial trusts. He called for support of the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress. e prosperity following the war with Spain

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played into the hands of a few powerful business interests. A small number of trusts controlled over $3 billion. Soon there was a conglomeration worth $7 billion, which was 2/5 of all the money in banking houses in New York City. e Houses of Morgan, Rockefeller, and Vanderbilt controlled the economic life of the nation.

What particularly interested Roosevelt, and indeed much of the public, was regulating the wealthy corporations involved in interstate business. Financial trusts and monopolies were proving extremely profitable, and found their ways around antitrust laws. In brief, the process of consolidation of financial resources was proving favorable to just a few manufacturing combinations. is Roosevelt wanted to curb.

To be continued

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Introducing The Estes Arts District Steering Committee The Estes Arts District (EAD) has formed a steering committee as the next step in seeking a Colorado Creative District designation and nonprofit 501 (c) (3) status.

Guided by the EAD task force's mission and vision statements and goals, the steering committee has now begun the complex work of determining EAD structure, financing, and other essentials. The mission and vision statements as well the EAD's goals emerged following a community-wide, information gathering meeting held in late March at the Stanley.

After that meeting, strategic planning consultant, Marcie Erion who has worked with several Colorado communities to achieve the Creative District certification, translated community responses into concrete objectives.

Nationwide and Denver metro studies such as the America for the Arts and the Colorado Business Community for the Arts projects have shown that creative industries add equivalent full-time jobs and increase personal income and state revenues. Simply put, a strong cultural arts presence is good for people, towns, and economic growth.

Initially the Estes Arts District joined Estes Valley Partners for Commerce as a special interest group in February 2015. This allowed the EAD to have temporary nonprofit status.

In addition to procuring a Colorado Creative District designation and permanent nonprofit 501 (c) (3) status, the EAD is working toward making creative arts a central consideration in the town's visioning plan. Steering committee members hope to be actively involved in the mid-August selection of the consultant for the downtown plan.

Steering committee chairman, Cydney Springer, is a longtime Estes resident and award-winning professional landscape artist. She was one of ten artists selected to represent Rocky Mountain National Park in an award-winning book called “Art of the National Parks.” Springer has been juried into numerous exhibitions and is a member of Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, Oil Painters of America and a Signature member of Plein Air Painters of Colorado.

Co-chair Craig Soderberg is a Colorado licensed professional counselor who uses music and creative and expressive arts as a therapy medium. His talents include: actor, storyteller, spoken-word artist, musician, singer-songwriter, stage manager with lighting and sound design experience, children's entertainer and educator for music and theater programs. Currently Soderberg is developing a database of local performing artists.

Co-chair Travis Machalek, the Assistant Town Administrator for Estes Park, guides the EAD. Machalek has worked with highperforming public sector organizations and

to this point, has been instrumental in the Estes Arts District's development.

Other steering committee members include: Jim Pickering, a retired educator and author, currently serves (since 2006) as the Historian Laureate of Estes Park, as Chair of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, and on the boards of the Estes Park Performing Arts Center and the Nature Conservancy.

Jon Nicholas, President/CEO of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, advises and assists existing local businesses and works to attract new businesses that will create new employment opportunities. He also acted as the Business Resources Coordinator for the Estes Valley Library District,.

Previously, Nicholas worked as an attorney in private practice in Washington, DC and Tokyo, Japan and was a political campaign manager in Kansas and Michigan.

Howell F. Wright incorporated and is President/CEO of the organization that produces the Rooftop Rodeo: Estes Park Western Heritage. Wright has served on the Rooftop Rodeo committee since 2005 and helped produce the 2015 Windows to the West Art Show and Sale. Past careers include United States Marine (Colonel, Ret.), senior education manager for the Internal Revenue Service, president of a major American Heart Association chapter and university professor.

J’Ann Wright, a former middle school teacher and associate professor and Director of Graduate Studies at MidAmerica Nazarene University, was one of the incorporators of Estes Park Western Heritage, Inc. She has served on the Rooftop Rodeo committee since 2005, chaired both the Western Heritage Antique Show and the foundation's scholarship fund. In addition, J. Wright served as the field seminars director for the Rocky Mountain Nature Association.

SoYoung Lee, Executive/Music Director at Rocky Ridge Music Center is an award-winning pianist and Regents scholar. Lee has held director positions at Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory Adult Education & Preparatory Department, Millikin University Preparatory Division, and the Boulder Arts Academy & Boulder Ballet. She cofounded the Colorado-based AirTurn, a company dedicated to empowering musicians through technology; and Notes at 9,000 at Winter Park, a multi-genre music competition that launches emerging musicians by providing concert opportunities, funding, and mentoring. Lee serves currently as a trustee on the board of Boulder County Arts.

Elizabeth Fogarty, President & CEO of Visit Estes Park, began as a founding board member of the Local Marketing District Board. She is Vice President of the Estes Area Lodging Association, Larimer County Small Business Development Center Con-

sultant, and Executive Board Member of the Estes Park Economic Development Corp.

Other committees include Town of Estes Park Events Committee, Wellness Committee, and Colorado Tourism Office Travel Resources Marketing Committee. Fogarty has over 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry with such organizations as Delaware North Companies, The Broadmoor Hotel, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, Sheraton Hotels, Yosemite National Park.

Tom Friehe, a lifelong Estes Park devotee, is the President of ZOOM Realty and formerly Executive Director of Professional Services at CSG International and Director of Information Services at InfoGroup. His numerous affiliations include: Stephen Center, Homeless Shelter Addiction Rehab (Board President), Nebraska Hemophilia Foundation, Nebraska Real Estate Commission, and Rotary.

Doug Sacarto served for more than twenty years as the director of information technology and online services for a national nonprofit. He also acted as director for new products and services development. Sacarto now helps Estes Park businesses and community organizations with mobile technologies, data systems and office productivity tools to more effectively realize business and service goals.

Will Thomas is an Estes Park High School student and aspiring musician. He plays mandolin and guitar.

Lars Sage, Facility and Program Manager for the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, holds an MFA in theatre, has worked for the only non-profit theatre company (Circle In the Square) in NYC, and produced three theatre projects. His previous career in social work included service with Job Corps/NYC, Migrant & Seasonal Farmworkers, Group Home Parent, County Social Worker, State Consultant on Child Abuse and Neglect/NC. Karen McPherson is a ceramic artist with retail sales gallery and special events management experience. Her strengths are web communications and sales, marketing, and planning for growth and accountability.

Greg Miles, possibly born on the island of misfit toys and raised by wolves, has focused on art, music, and food. He is a former professional restaurateur and chef, a published author, a part-time musician, and an awardwinning painter. Miles is the owner of "The Studio of Fine Art & Framing," Estes Park's newest gallery. One of his paintings hangs in the Louvre in Paris.

Pat Nelson, former University of Illinois at Chicago and Northern Illinois University English instructor and department technology liaison, began her teaching career in middle and high school. During a fifteen year teaching hiatus, she worked in real estate investments. Nelson serves on the board of the Fine Arts Guild of Rockies and currently volunteers for CO Fish & Wildlife, the YMCA, and the Estes Valley Library.

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America In Bloom Judges Recognize Local Residents And Businesses Community representatives to attend sive flood recovery efforts. Due to its many symposium this fall achievements, the community was also advanced to America in Bloom’s prestigious America in Bloom judges Bill Hahn and Circle of Champions, becoming the newest Ed Hooker, III visited Estes Park, July 9 community in the and 10 for evaluation program to receive of its third consecuthat honor.

Awards tive entry into the will be presented at America in Bloom symposiums for program. During the each organization. visit, the steering The America in committee and comBloom Symposium munity partners and Awards Proguided the judges on gram will be held tours of downtown September 24 – 26, Estes Park, the Estes 2015 in Holland, Park Museum, the MI. Mayor Bill YMCA and RecrePinkham and Keri Judge Bill Hahn presents the staff of Bear ation and Park DisKelly of the Town Necessities with a commendation for their trict grounds, the Courtesy photo of Estes Park’s efforts to beautify the community Estes Valley Farmers Parks Division will Market, the Stanley Hotel and the Rooftop attend to represent the community.

The Rodeo. Historian Laureate Jim Pickering Communities in Bloom Symposium will led the judges on a guided history tour by be held September 30 – October 3, 2015 in trolley. The judges and steering committee Kamloops, BC. Mayor Pro Tem Wendy also visited local resident Laurie Duncan Koenig, Brian Berg of the Town of Estes to view her floral gardens, as well as the Park’s Parks Division and Kelly Wilkerson landscaping at local businesses Master of YMCA of the Rockies will attend to repGraphics, Bear Necessities and Images of resent the community.

RMNP Gallery. The judges awarded each with a commendation for their dedication Communities in Bloom is an internato beautifying the community. It reads “We tional program committed to fostering noticed the exceptional quality, beauty and civic pride, environmental responsibility care of your property. Thanks for doing and beautification through community inyour part to make America a better place volvement, with a focus on enhancing to live, one community at a time, with green spaces in communities. Like Amergratitude and admiration from your Amer- ica in Bloom, this program offers on-site, ica in Bloom Judges.” one-on-one mentoring and coaching by a team of judges, with participation from Local sponsors supporting both the communities in the United States, Canada, America in Bloom and Communities in Asia and several European countries. Estes Bloom judges’ visits included the Estes Park has been accepted into the competiPark Resort, Mama Rose’s Italian Restaution as a mid-sized community and will be rant, Tavern 1929 at The Historic Marys competing against Ahogill County of Lake Lodge, The View Restaurant at the Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK; MunicipalHistoric Crags Lodge, Sweet Basilico Itality of Jasper, Alberta, Canada; Town of ian Restaurant, Historian Laureate Jim Pickering, Rustic Mountain Charm, Laura’s Stettler, Alberta, Canada and City of Trail, Fudge, Alpenglow Images & Accents, Nike British Columbia, Canada. Visit www.communitiesinbloom.ca for more inMolle Productions, Snowy Peaks Winery, formation. the Stanley Hotel, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, YMCA of the Rockies, America in Bloom is a non-profit, nationVisit Estes Park, Estes Park Western Herwide program promoting beautification itage, Inc. and the Town of Estes Park. through education and community involvement, while utilizing flowers, plants, This was the third consecutive year that trees, and other lifestyle enhancements.

Estes Park participated in the America in Locally known as Estes Park in Bloom, the Bloom program, and the first year for the international component, Communities in project is a community-wide effort involving businesses, residents and Town governBloom. The community was entered into each contest by the Town of Estes Park and ment. America in Bloom is the only organYMCA of the Rockies. For the 2015 Amer- ization of its kind offering an award program with on-site, one- on-one menica in Bloom entry, the community adtoring and coaching by a team of expert vanced to the mid-sized category and the judges who will provide the local commitCircle of Champions, competing against Arroyo Grande, CA, Washington, MO and tee with a detailed, written evaluation following its visit. The evaluation is based Holland, MI. For its first entry in 2013, Estes Park received three national America upon six criteria: floral displays, urban forestry, landscaped areas, heritage preserin Bloom awards; the nationwide winner vation, environmental efforts, and the in its population category of 4,001-7,000 overall impression/cleanliness of the comresidents, outstanding achievement award munity. Visit www.americainbloom.org for for “Landscaped Areas” and a special more information. award for “Most Effective Use of Bold Foliage.” For its second entry in 2014, the Since America in Bloom was founded in community was honored as the nationwide 2001, more than 230 cities in 45 states have winner in its population category of 4,001- participated. For more information or to 7,000 residents with a four out of five become involved in the Estes Park in “bloom rating” and a special mention for Bloom project, contact Keri Kelly at 970overall impression as a result of the exten- 577-3782 or email kkelly@estes.org.

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Town Proceeds To Next Steps In Grant Approval For Moraine Avenue Bridge Replacement The Town of Estes Park has received notice that the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Infrastructure application for the replacement of the Moraine Avenue bridge over Fall River is approved to move forward to the next steps for possible program funding. Next steps are the environmental review and a project budget assessment. The Town’s grant application requested $2 million.

The replacement of this bridge would be a major step toward future flood resiliency and protecting the downtown from flood risks.

The Town also received notice to move forward with the next steps for three cost-share requests for Fish Creek Corridor Infrastructure Projects. In total, the Town received notice to advance to the grant process next steps with four grant requests totaling $2,482,694.94. The State will distribute additional information in the next two weeks on how to proceed with the environmental review and budget assessment. The timeline for award notifications has not yet been established.

Similar to all the bridges located in the downtown area, the Moraine Avenue bridge capacity is inadequate to handle future floodwater. Replacement of the bridge to ensure a greater capacity will help prevent damage to and blockage of a main arterial bridge during future flood events. The Moraine Avenue bridge is one of five bridges identified as top priorities for flood mitigation, and

reducing the size of the future mapped floodplain, in the core of downtown Estes Park. Other flood mitigation projects are needed for the downtown area, and the Town continues to diligently research and pursue funding opportunities to implement the projects necessary to help reduce the flood risk for the downtown area.

Town Administrator Frank Lancaster noted “the Town is optimistic about the notice to proceed with the Moraine Avenue bridge grant application.” He continued, “It's important to remember that replacing these bridges is not a silver bullet to manage the downtown floodplain -- but part of a much larger need in managing the floodplains throughout the valley. In fact, it's likely that most existing bridges in the Estes Valley are undersized to accommodate necessary flows. Many additional efforts are necessary, including evaluation and replacement of more bridges, channel widening, flood-proofing buildings and more.” A map of the estimated future downtown floodplain assuming no mitigation actions are taken is available at www.estes.org/maps.

For more information, please call 970577-3725 or visit www.estes.org. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org. More updates at www.estes.org, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Mayor Will Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat August 5 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, August 5 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRBY! LOVE, ALL YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

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Resurfacing Project On Trail Ridge Road Began July 29 On Wednesday, July 29 a resurfacing project began on Trail Ridge Road from Lava Cliffs to the Colorado River Trailhead, an approximate 14-mile section. During the project, traffic will be reduced to one lane, and 15 minute delays should be expected. These delays will take place through August 21 with intermittent delays up to September 1.

Work is not planned to take place during weekends.

The parking lot at Lava Cliffs along Trail Ridge Road will be closed during this project for the storage of materials.

Half of the Timber Lake Trailhead parking lot on the west side will also be closed for the staging of materials.

Timber Creek Campground will be

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temporarily closed August 17 through August 20 for resurfacing. If conditions allow, the campground may reopen sooner. Numerous pull-offs and parking areas along Trail Ridge Road on the west side of the park will also be resurfaced.

Fog sealing will take place at the end of August, weather permitting. This important project will seal the surface of this section and is critical for the long term protection of the road. All trailheads along this section of road will be open.

This is a Central Federal Lands Highway Division Project.

For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs Continue At RMNP Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. This series of programs highlights scientific activity and learning in the park. Each week a different scientist conducting research in the park will share their experiences and discoveries. The programs will be held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and are free and open to the public.

This Thursday, July 30, join Robert Brunswig as he presents Three Thousand Generations of Native Americans in Rocky Mountain National Park: The Emerging Story Of The Park’s Natural And Cultural Landscapes Since The Last Ice Age. In the late 1990s, our understanding of Rocky Mountain National Park’s American Indians was restricted to a limited number of archaeological sites and historic records of regionally resident tribes (Ute and Arapaho) and occasionally non-resident tribes (Shoshone, Sioux, Cheyenne, Apache). Starting with the park’s Archeological Inventory Program in 1998, we now have a detailed history of American Indian lifestyles and culture from the end of

the most recent Ice Age to the late 19th century. This program will describe the historic paths taken by early park pioneers through modern-day researchers.

Next Thursday, August 6, join Glenn Patterson as he presents Trends In Accumulation And Melt Of Seasonal Snow In Rocky Mountain National Park. The seasonal snowpack in Rocky Mountain National Park is critical to the local and downstream water supply and the ecosystem of the park. It is also important for winter recreational opportunities. We know that there are heavy snow years and light snow Kris Hazelton years, but how do variations in the seasonal snowpack look over the long term? This talk examines longterm trends in snow accumulation and melt derived from snow monitoring stations. How does Rocky compare with other locations in terms of these trends?

What might be some of the ramifications for water managers, park ecosystems, and winter recreation? These are some of the questions that will be addressed as we look at the cold facts about snow in the park.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s information office at (970) 5861206.

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World Ranger Day Celebrated At RMNP July 31 The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. The free program will be held on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. The Thin Green Line will be shown. This international documentary highlights rangers around the world as they face dangers and protect resources.

The International Ranger Federation (IRF) was founded to support the work of rangers as the key protectors of the world’s protected areas. At the World Ranger Congress 2006 in Scotland, IRF delegates decided that July 31 of each year, beginning in 2007, would be a day dedicated to world rangers. The first World Ranger Day fell on the 15th anniversary of the founding of IRF on July 31, 1992.

In 1872, Yellowstone National Park in the United States became the world’s

first federally designated national park.

Since then, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, over 100,000 protected areas, representing more than 10% of the earth’s landmass, have been established around the world.

The English word “ranger” reflects the guardians of the Royal Forests in 14th century England, protecting the King’s lands from poachers. Today, rangers in protected areas throughout the world continue this role for the public.

Rangers are the key force protecting these resources from impairment. They do this through law enforcement, environmental education, community relations, fighting fires, conducting search and rescues, and in many other ways.

Come show your support for the rangers of the world at this free program Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

For further information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

Tularemia Detected In Lily Lake Area In Rocky Mountain National Park A dead muskrat was recently found at the Lily Lake area in Rocky Mountain National Park and tested positive for tularemia. This year, tularemia has been widely reported in Colorado and neighboring states.

Tularemia is a naturally occurring bacterial disease transmitted by infected insects and ticks to rabbits, hares, muskrats, beavers and other small rodents. Tularemia can also spread to humans and can cause serious clinical symptoms. People can help prevent infection by using insect repellent, washing hands, and giving wildlife their space. Never consume water that has not been treated or boiled.

In humans, tularemia can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fever and chills, joint pain, muscle aches and headaches, dry cough and chest pain

and an open sore and swelling at the site of a tick bite or swollen lymph nodes. If someone becomes ill with any of these symptoms within two weeks of being in an affected area, they should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible exposure to tularemia. Tularemia can be treated successfully with antibiotics. For more information about tularemia visit www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/ Although tularemia is a native disease that occurs naturally, human impacts on the environment can affect wildlife habitats and promote the transmission and spread of diseases such as tularemia. By appreciating wildlife from a distance, we can help protect ourselves from tularemia.

For information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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epnews.com Who knew that computer keyboards and our ability to use them—or inability, as the case has been—was such a hot topic? I shared in a column two weeks ago that the letter o on my computer keyboard waved the white flag. Last week I followed up by pontificating on the layout of the qwerty keyboard. These two columns resulted in comments from several readers.

After downing his daily water allowance from a Dixie cup, Doug sent a quick note from California: Just got caught up on a series of “The Thunker." With regard to typing, I never took a typing class. So, for these many years I've had to rely on the "Columbus System"—find a key and land on it!

I wonder if Doug has considered that if those who “discovered” America had landed on the west coast, the pilgrims would have populated California first.

Ergo, most of our big, wide-open national parks would be in the east.

From wet and cool Colorado, Ken also had a story to share: My father always claimed that there were unnecessary letters in the English alphabet. He was right. He also told me that Norwegian was far more efficient than English. For example, "heat up what remains in the coffee pot" is but one single word in Norwegian: lucapacoffesqueten.

What he said.

I received a note from a friend in Estes Park who wrote with the sympathy pains of not having the letter o. My friend is a deep thinker and we have shared many philosophical discussions, including the notion of the haves and have nots—of the letter o but of other things too. In paraphrase, she said: Hw we appear frm the outside may nt be hw we are on the inside.

Oooo sooo right she is! Groucho Marx’s way of saying that was: “Outside of a dog a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”

(Maybe that’s why Groucho was never in marketing.)

Another reader also typed with the sympathy pains of a missing letter: Dear Thnker, Fnny coincidence, jst as yo lost yor o, I lost my " " (another missing vowel). I'm sorry to report that life is jst not the same

withot " "!

That made me feel gud.

I heard from my aunt out east, who is a retired school library tech. She and my uncle, who works for the EPA, know of a multitude of keyboards I could have used to replace my broken-O board: There are probably bins full of Apple keyboards at the school district surplus warehouse. Also, the EPA is doing a sweeping replacement of computers.

They just arrived at your uncle’s office and installed a new computer—part of the planned obsolescence program.

There must be an Apple keyboard in that lot headed for the recycler!

All those keyboards…all those working o’s…tossed in a dusty corner like a forgotten Teddy bear and I had to go out and buy a brand new one. Something is wrong with this picture.

In last week’s column I said that Julius Caesar invented a cipher and I received several big fat question marks about that. To clarify, a Caesar cipher is a code that replaces each letter of the alphabet with a different one a number of places down the alphabet. For example, if E becomes B, then F becomes C, and G becomes D. Caesar wrote secret correspondence using his cipher. Clever, ol’ Jules was. I bet it took decades for someone to crack that difficult code.

Finally, I mentioned in last week’s column that the 12 most commonly used letters comprise 80 percent of all the words we use. A couple of readers accused me of cruel and unusual punishment because I didn’t list the 12 letters.

In order of frequency, they are: e, t, a, o, i, n, s, h, r, d, l and c. Surprised?

One last thing: my photo appeared on a Website of a local resort-type place promoting and active older adult camp.

Active older adult. Me? I thought I had years to go before I would be considered an active older adult. I would describe myself as an “exuberant youthful mid50-year-old.” Perhaps that’s why I’m not in marketing anymore.

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

First Monday Book Group Hosts Prize Winning Author Via Skype Residents and visitors are invited to join the First Monday Book Group to chat with Gail Storey via internet link on Monday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library.

Gail Storey is a former Texan who currently lives in Boulder. Her account of hiking the Pacific Coast Trail "I Promise Not to Suffer" has won several national awards for outdoor writing as well as the Colorado Book Award. Though she covers the same territory as Cheryl Strayed

in the book and movie "Wild" she offers a different look at long distance hiking, relationships, and attitude towards life.

This summer Ms. Storey and her husband Porter are hiking the Continental Divide Trail so she will be joining us on the big screen from Montana.

The First Monday Book Group meets year round to discuss current and classic books. Visitors and guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Sybil Barnes at 586-2789 or estespetsitter@gmail.com.

On this day, July 31st In History 2012 U.S. Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps wins a record 19th Olympic medal, with gold in the 4 x 200 metres freestyle relay.

1984 U.S. men's gymnastics team won team gold medal at LA Summer Olympics.

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The next Meet Me @ The Museum is a bicycle tour of historical sites in the Estes valley Photos courtesy Estes Park Museum

Meet Me At The Museum On August 3-A History By Bike Tour On Monday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, Curator of Education Alicia Mittelman will lead a free history bicycle tour. The tour will highlight significant sites where pioneers, settlers and adventurers made history in the Estes valley. The bicycle ride is approximately 6.5 miles round-trip on mostly flat, paved surface. Participants must bring a bicycle, helmet and water, wear comfortable cycling attire and be prepared to ride their bike for a total of one hour with stops in between. No

reservations necessary; free program.

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

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In addition to his hotel business, Mr. On Sunday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. performer Kurtis Stanley, along with his twin brother, gained national fame as developers of an Kelly will step into the role of the legearly and popular form of dry-plate phoendary Mr. Stanley. Stanley, who built tography, and later as the Stanley Hotel and developers of the Fall River HyStanley Brothers droplant, reflected in steam- powered auto1928 that no visitor mobile, which held to Estes Park "has the land-speed record had a more varied exin 1906. Stanley was perience than I have also a maker of fine had. For twenty-six violins and operated a consecutive years I violin-making firm have been a summer visitor to Estes Park.

F. O. Stanley sitting on the porch with his nephew, Carleton Stanley. Kelly’s This has given me an of his home in Estes Park. performance will exopportunity to watch Photo courtesy Estes Park Museum plore these many its growth; to see the achievements of Stanley’s long and varvillage grow from one having only two ied life. The two programs are identical cottages to having several hundred cotand will take place outdoors at the Histages; to see the hotels increase from toric Fall River Hydroplant located at four to some 25; and the time required to go from Denver to Estes Park reduced 1754 Fish Hatcher Road. Cost is $3 for from an all-day`s journey to a comfortMuseum Members and children or $5 for non-members. No reservations necable ride in an automobile in two and essary. one-half hours."

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Estes Park Wins Voice Of The People Award For Transformation In Economy National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) is proud to announce Estes Park as winner of the Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Economy. Only given to jurisdictions that best listen and act to improve their communities, this year's award is most competitive. Based on responses from The National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™), residents of Estes Park report the highest levels of improvement in the area of the economy compared with all other participating jurisdictions.

Estes Park Town Administrator Frank Lancaster noted, "This award reflects the hard work and dedication of many community partners.

The 2012 fires and 2013 flood raised awareness of the importance of strengthening and diversifying the local economy." Lancaster continued, "Not only has the community observed significant advances and investments in economic development as shown in the Citizen Survey, but many residents have become personally involved in these efforts. This is why, in spite of adversity, Estes Park's economy continues to grow and prosper."

The National Citizen Survey™ reports resident opinions and satisfaction with local government and services with a scientific, representative sample approach. Results are then used to inform budgeting, performance measurement and program planning. The Town of Estes Park's 2011 and 2014 Citizen Survey results are available at www.estes.org/citizensurvey. The Town will conduct another survey in 2016.

The Voice of the People Awards stand alone as the only award given in local

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

On July 22 at 12:23 a.m. police were called to 400 block of Driftwood Ave. on a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival police arrested a 24 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with third degree assault and domestic violence against a 29 year old male victim. The female was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On July 22 at 11:51 p.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at Park River Place and Moraine Ave. for weaving. The 20 year old male driver from Lincoln, NE was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol but he refused any chemical test to determine BAC or BrAC. He was charged with weaving and DUI and later released to a responsible person.

government based on community opinion. The perspectives of the residents themselves determine nominees for the very best of community engagement, safety, mobility, foundations of livability, recreation and wellness, education and enrichment, natural environment, built environment and economy. Of the communities that participated in the 2014 National Citizen Survey, winners for Transformation in these categories showed the greatest improvement in resident opinions from their last conducted NCS. "This is a unique opportunity to see evidence of best practices quantified by survey results," said NRC president Tom Miller, noting that awarding top jurisdictions can even benefit other communities. "Others can understand the successes of their colleagues and get to know what's working best in America."

Now running eight years, the Voice of the People Awards are presented by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and National Research Center, Inc. They will be given at the 101st annual ICMA conference in Seattle, WA, September 2015.

National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) is a leader in the field of public sector research and evaluation, with clients from across the country and around the globe.

NRC's team of social scientists support cities, counties, foundations and nonprofit organizations in using research to move their communities forward. Visit www.n-r-c.com to learn more about Voice of the People and National Research Center.

On July 23 at 8:34 a.m. police issued a warrant arrest in the 1300 block of Manford Ave. for a 53 year old Estes Park female who was wanted for failure to appear on a traffic offense. She was released on a PR bond.

On July 25 at 10:12 p.m. police were called to the 600 block of W. Elkhorn Ave. on a report of a disturbance.

Upon arrival police arrested a 56 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with third degree assault and domestic violence against a 55 year old female victim. The male was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On July 26 at 8:11 p.m. police were called to 555 Prospect Ave. on a report of a theft. Upon arrival police charged a 22 year old female transient with theft of $300 of medical supplies. She was later released on a summons.

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Town Board Directs Staff To Prepare Ballot Language For Downtown Estes Loop Project At its July 28 regular meeting, the Estes Park Town Board directed staff to prepare ballot language related to the Downtown Estes Loop roadway project for the November 3 General Election. If approved by the board for an election, the electorate would include all registered voters within Estes Park town limits. Draft ballot language is expected to be presented for the board's consideration at its August 11 meeting.

Currently, Central Federal Lands Highway Division and its consultant are preparing the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the one-way loop and the "do nothing" alternatives. Currently, the EA release and public comment period are expected to take place in late 2015 or early 2016, followed by a recommendation on whether or not to build the project. An updated timeline for the project will be released soon. If the election re-

sults in a majority voting in favor of the Downtown Estes Loop, combined with an EA recommendation to complete the project, the project will proceed to the design phase. If the majority of voters are not in favor of the Loop, the Town will discontinue the NEPA process and decline the $13 million Federal Lands Access Program funding that has been designated for the project.

Over the past nine months, the Town, together with its partners - Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) - have conducted a public EA process including scoping, alternatives development and environmental analysis to evaluate transportation improvement options along three primary roadways through downtown Estes Park: Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and East/West Riverside Drives.

The NEPA screening analysis shows the one-way couplet as the best "build" alternative and the only alternative that can be pursued with current funding.

Additional information on the NEPA study for the potential Downtown Estes Loop project may be found on the project website: www.downtownestesloop.com or by contacting the project team at info@downtownestesloop.com or 970480-7045. Town Board meeting information may be found at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Fireworks Were Amazing!

Dear Editor and residents of Estes Park, I just wanted to thank all of those in charge of the beautiful 4th of July fireworks display! Wow, I haven’t been able to share this experience with my family there in many years, and I cannot express how totally amazing the show was this year. I remember fondly the times when there would be a 30-60 second delay between each firework being set off.

Whoever choreographed the 2015 display did a wonderful job. Finally, I know these shows are expensive and I just wanted to thank all of the sponsors and members of your community who made this possible.

Joyce Key, Rangely, CO

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Artist-In-Residence Programs Continue At RMNP With Photographer Ben Panter Photographer Ben Panter from Mount Laurel, NJ, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

Ben has been an Artist-in-Residence at Burren College of Art in Ireland, Artscape Toronto in Ontario, California, and the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden New Jersey, including serving as a Guest Artist at Ignite After School Program in the same town. His photos have been featured in many exhibitions across the country. For his residency project at Rocky he will create a two-dimensional image capturing scenes that highlight and track the movement of light, weather and/or wild creatures.

He also plans to create paper stereoscopic viewers and images for park visitors so they can see the park from a different perspective. A limited number of his small prints will be available for visitors to take home as a memory of the park.

Six artists were selected for the summer 2015 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. Artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic works and share their works with the public. During their stay at the park, artists share their vision in two public presentations.

Artistic diversity, new ideas and creative uses of media were encouraged in the application process. Artists are given two-week residencies at the William Allen White cabin from June through September. For a specific schedule and to learn more about these artists go to: www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/supportyourpark/meet-our-2015-artists-inresidences.htm Artists have had a long-standing impact on the formation, expansion and direction of our country’s national parks.

Musicians, composers, painters, writers, sculptors and other performing artists also draw upon the multifaceted quality

of parks for inspiration. All of these artists translate the national park’s purpose, as a place of pleasure and preservation, into images which bring others enjoyment and a deeper understanding of the parks some may never visit. Rocky Ben Panter Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program provides artists the opFor more information about Rocky portunity to become a part of a long es- Mountain National Park please contact tablished tradition of artists in our the park’s Information Office at (970) national parks.

586-1206.

Introducing President and CEO Tim Hull

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Good In Everything Halfway through the fourth movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony a seemingly endless double fugue vigorously propelled by violins turns almost imperceptibly towards resolution as one theme supersedes another. Only in retrospect does the realization arrive that it was shaping transformation all along; listeners are too caught up in the unrivalled vitality of pulsating music to notice. So too with the fullness of a late July early morning; even as rising sun unveils subtle shifting light on Lumpy Ridge and a lush green Estes Valley graced with resonant birdsong, whispered hints of autumn float ephemerally on that wonderfully breathable full, heavy air enhanced by low humidity and high barometric pressure.

“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date;” all too soon Winter’s cold white fingers will dust and soften the upper slopes of Longs Peak.

In August 1914 an advertisement appeared in the Estes Park Trail for High Tea at The Dutch Kitchen, off what is now Bond Park. In August 2014, in the same location, Moon Kats Tea Shoppe opened serving—how could it be otherwise?—High Tea. “It’s nice to put away everything ‘out there’ and come in with friends and family to relax over scones and tea.” Staci Leigh Leavitt takes a moment from preparing pastries to encapsulate the heart of her enterprise: “There’s too much hustle and bustle in our lives. Put technology aside for an hour or more and have a good chat. The art of expression is a treat, especially over a pot of well-brewed tea. But take your time—we have ninety-nine varieties to choose from.”

Do they ever.

Rob Leavitt and Staci ran a similar enterprise for three years in Englewood, CO. Named for their two cats Hansel and Gretel, Moon Kats Tea Shoppe offers a convivial setting for conversation enhanced by a freshly-brewed pot of tea or chai, pastries, sandwiches and coffee daily (Moon Kats is closed on Mondays). A special Sunday brunch menu features eggs benedict, French toast and crepes; reservations are recommended for afternoon and High Tea. “One thing I’ve found,” observes Rob, “is that people enjoy selection; on some level it might be overwhelming to learn all the teas, but it’s wonderful to be able to offer so many teas because you give lots of choices. For example, we had visitors from Darjeeling, India, and we passed muster with them.” Moon Kats’ full menu includes seven black teas, a dozen greens, eight Earl Greys, six chais, six oolongs and eight herbals, plus an eclectic assortment of whites, decafs, rooibos, puerhs, Darjeelings, Assams and mates. The tea menu staggers imagination; who knew there were that many varieties?

Fresh soups du jour change almost daily and have recently spotlighted green chili stew, kurried karrot, beef burgundy & mushroom, kurried lentil, kreamy tomato, chicken & dumpling, apple karrot, broccoli cheese, chicken tortilla, gazpacho, minestrone, kreamy mushroom and vegetarian French onion. They are as tasty as they

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Moon Kats pastries delight the eye and palate. They change regularly, and in the past month have included Razzy Jazz Kat Kake, Spiced Pear Toffee Koffee Kake, Chocolate Chip Fudgy Marble Kake, Key Lime Summer KittyKupKakes, Pineapple Upside-Down Kake, French Vanilla Kreme Brulee Bundt Kake, Blueberry Lemon Krumb Kake. Go to www.moonkats.com, click on the Facebook page and scroll down to see the cornucopia of scrumptious, mouth-watering offerings.

Patrons have been lavish with praise.

Here are a few customer comments (or, as Rob and Staci would kall them, “Kustomer Komments”); "Cute little shop.. Tea was great! Rob was very knowledgeable. The food and pastries were fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful experience!" ….. “We had the best afternoon tea. Also had chicken salad on croissant- also best ever.

Cannot wait to go back.” ….. "The food was the most moist and delicious of any tea-houses I have ever been to! It was lovely!" ….."I love the cat theme! And the owners were very nice. The tea was delicious, they were easily able to accommodate my dietary needs (vegetarian), and the food was amazing!” ….. "They are SO awesome, the owners are super sweet and you can tell the business is a labor of love. Everything was really delicious and they were so kind and respectful; they didn't rush us at all and even kept refilling our tea pots! When we got ready to go they gave us a bunch of tea samples for free (which they did last time too!) I couldn't recommend this place more :)" … .. “Amazing service. Absolute bliss and relaxation with every cup of tea.”

“Our reception in Estes has been really good,” says Rob. “We have been treated amazingly well. People are so nice. Driving

down the street, everyone waves, and all the local businesses are very supportive.

We’ve been coming here since I was nine years old, and Staci’s parents live outside Glen Haven. Now it’s magical to hear the river at night, to see owls and elk and bobcats. It’s so peaceful and therapeutic. We are overwhelmed with friendliness and welcoming. After living in a big city it was a delightful surprise how open and receiving the town is.”

Rob Leavitt holds dual certifications from the American Culinary Federation, and has served as an executive chef at a Denver-area country club. At Moon Kats, “I handle the nuts and bolts—salads, soups, sandwiches. Staci, who is completely selftaught, produces the bright and shiny objects: pastries. It’s a labor of love for her, and her kupkakes, scones, lemon curd and clotted cream are all hand-made on the premises.”

Rob, Staci and eight employees move quietly and efficiently so patrons can leisurely sip fresh-brewed tea and savor tete-a-tetes with family and friends in an ambience that induces casual colloquy.

Rob advises that the beauty of tea is its subjectivity; with so many varieties it’s easy to embrace one you haven’t tried before. Russian Earl Grey?

Black Currant?

Moroccan Mint? Formosa Oolong? Blue Sapphire Kenya Black? Ahmad English? Scottish Caramel Toffee? Bourbon Street Vanilla?

Lavender Jasmine? One visit will not be enough to slake your thirst or appetite for this treasure of a Tea Shoppe.

Next column: Ride That Kart.

Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Public Input Requested For Estes Valley Master Plan The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is currently developing a Trails Master Plan for the Estes Valley and is looking for public input.

The Estes Valley serves many recreational user groups and provides all residents and visitors with a natural scenic landscape to explore without a vehicle.

This planning process aims to connect existing trail systems, evaluate new trail opportunities, and plan for safe facilities that will enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility. The planning process will also encourage community collaboration and partnerships while guiding a shared and multiple use vision for the Valley.

Partner organizations in this effort include the Town of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Valley Land Trust, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, US Forest Service, Larimer County and YMCA of the Rockies.

The final Trail Plan will ensure that new trail and facility development preserves and protects wildlife and natural habitat areas, serves youth and families, and is complementary to recreational use on adjacent public lands.

Public outreach and communication will occur through a number of outlets, including three public meetings, news media, the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District website, surveys and “Scout Your Trail” workshops. In addition, an online public engagement platform will be available to gather comments at www.estesvalleytrails.com.

In December, 2013, EVRPD received a planning grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for $35,000 to support development of this plan. In addition, the District also received a grant for technical planning support from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and

The Estes Park Cycling Coalition invites cyclists of all abilities and bikes of all tire widths to join the Saturday morning “show-n-go” ride.

Meet at Kind Coffee, located at 470 E. Elkhorn Ave, at 7:00 a.m.

Route length and difficulty will vary but there’s always spectacular scenery and great company!

For current info visit facebook.com/estesparkcc

Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program in October 2014. Support from RTCA will primarily focus upon coordination among stakeholders and meaningful community dialogue. In May 2015 EVRPD ran a competitive bid process which resulted in the selection of the planning consultant, SE Group, out of Frisco, CO. “We are excited and eager to collaborate with our community, our fellow trails and land managers, and RTCA on this plan that will direct our work as individual organizations toward a common goal for trails over the coming years,” said Skyler Rorabaugh, Executive Director of EVRPD. “This plan will be drafted in a manner that is sensitive to the resources and values unique to the Estes Valley region, and one that contributes to a more sustainable future.”

EVRPD will be seeking public input from all interested parties, in addition to continuing to grow strong partnerships with the other trail managing entities in the Estes Valley.

First Public Open House & Workshop will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Hondius Room in the Library, 335 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park.

The purpose of the open house is to provide information on the project and to hear about the public’s interests and goals for the Estes Valley Trails Plan. We encourage you to attend!

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August Summer Breakfast: River Restoration Update

At the next Land Trust breakfast event on Saturday, August 15, the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition will provide updates on plans to ensure that the consequences of the next flooding event will be less severe. Photo by Sandy Lindquist.

Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) concludes its Educational Summer Breakfast Series on Saturday August 15th at 8:00 am with a program on how scientists and conservation-minded citizens are monitoring and interfacing with our rapidly changing natural environment.

We have an appropriate example right at home: the massive Estes Valley flood recovery effort.

The educational topic for the August breakfast is the “natural” change that occurred during the September 2013 flood in Northern Colorado and the resulting restoration efforts. There will be discussion of what’s been done so far and the enormous scope of work that still lies ahead.

Speakers for this breakfast are associated with a newly formed, citizen-led, non-profit organization called the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition (EVWC).

This organization is now taking the lead on many of the local flood recovery projects with a mission “to promote an ecologically healthy watershed that also seeks to maximize public benefits and minimize public risk, through community engagement and sound science.”

EVLT has played a significant role in assisting the Estes Valley in flood recovery, acquiring grant funding to provide owners of flood-damaged properties with native seeds and tress, organizing volunteer workdays for flood debris removal and revegetation projects, and being involved with the River Resiliency Master Planning process for Fish Creek and Fall River since the start of the process.

Recognizing the need to continue longterm support for flood recovery and river sustainability, EVLT assisted in the formation of Estes Valley Watershed Coalition. EVLT provides administrative and financial services to the Coalition (for a nominal fee) and participates on EVWC’s Advisory Group, which is made up of stakeholder organizations within the Estes Valley.

The breakfast will be appropriately held right on the banks of Fall River, one of Estes Park’s still beautiful, but seriously flood-damaged rivers. The breakfast will take place at the Fall River Hydroplant

Picnic Grounds which is located at 1700 Fish Hatchery Road. If you’ve never been to this secluded city picnic area, you are in for a real treat. You’ll enjoy the quiet, scenic beauty of a riverside sanctuary.

The charge for the event is $15 ($5 for K-12 students, $0 for preschoolers) payable by check or cash at the breakfast.

The delicious breakfast is served by Catering for All Occasions and includes an egg entrée, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and hot coffee.

All members of Estes Valley Land Trust may attend this educational event which will conclude with a brief annual meeting of the membership and the election of Board members. If you are not a current member of the Land Trust, you may join prior to the event by calling the EVLT office at 970-577-6837 or join when you attend the breakfast. These educational events provide a unique opportunity to get acquainted with EVLT, meet other conservation-minded people, and learn from the experts.

Reservations for the breakfast event are required no later than Monday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. You may call the Land Trust office at 970-577-6837 (you may leave a message) OR send an email to evlt@evlandtrust.org. The first and last name of each attendee should be provided so name tags can be made in advance, and please indicate if students or preschoolers will be attending. All reservations will be confirmed.

To reach the Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, from the intersection of Fall River Road and Elkhorn Avenue (Hwy 34), proceed west on Fall River Road for 1.8 miles. Turn left on Fish Hatchery Road and travel 1 mile. Turn left on a dirt road leading to the parking area for the picnic grounds. “Land Trust” signs will be posted at the dirt road.

Please remember this event will be held outdoors. Bring your own chair (although picnic tables and seats are available under a picnic shelter), a hat, a jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen and drinking water for personal use after breakfast. As always, dress appropriately for unpredictable weather, and carpool if you can.

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Harmony Foundation Invites All To Ribbon Cutting Celebration Of New Howie Madigan Medical Building August 7th

Harmony Foundation- Recovery in the Rockies, is one of the longest running and most successful treatment programs in the world. At Harmony, caregivers provide the foundation for sustained recovery from the diseases of alcohol and drug addiction. Harmony is a state-ofthe-art, affordable, residential addiction treatment program confidentially nestled on a 43 acre campus in the Rocky Mountains right here in Estes Park.

Their Colorado rehab offers comprehensive treatment for adults and their family members. Harmony uses the timetested, evidence-based, Bio-Psycho-Social 12-step Treatment Model that addresses the client's body, mind, and spirit. At Harmony, clients receive expert, individualized, gender separate medical and psychological care, in a peaceful, beautiful, confidential and respectful environment.

Harmony is focused on safety and comfort during the detoxification process for their clients. The nursing staff assesses all clients for signs and symptoms of withdrawal and provides appropriate care and medication. Har-

Local Author Published In National Anthology Juley Harvey a resident of Estes Park, CO has had her work published in Embers and Flames, a tradepaper original published by Outrider Press, Inc. in affiliation with the TallGrass Writers Guild. Embers and Flames features poetry, short fiction and essays from across North America and the UK. This anthology of writings on all aspects of fire, literally and symbolically, as well as rediscovered passions and other embers smoldering within-is cover priced at $18.95 and includes work from award winning authors George Amabile, Jaimee Wriston Colbert, Lois Parker Edstrom, Pat Gallant, Lyn Lifshin, Jed Myers and Dallas Woodburn.

Edited and designed by Whiten Scott, this is Scott’s 20th annual anthology in Outrider’s acclaimed “black and white” series, name for their signature covers, all designed in black and white. Others in the series are on the themes of love the second time around; family gatherings; gardens; food; vacations and music. Detailed information about Outrider Press and the TallGrass Writers Guild may be had by emailing outriderpress@sbcglobal.net Congratulations Juley!

mony is licensed by the State of Colorado to provide medical detoxification and the Medical Program is run by Medical Director, Dr. Sean Murphy, MD, ABAm, AAFP and Board Certified Addictionologist.

The staff at Harmony is pleased to be opening a new Stand Alone Detox Program at the new Howie Madigan Admissions/Medical Building. This program will offer:  24 hour medical supervision  Transportation available  Withdrawal from multiple substances  Individualized care and treatment  Beautiful, serene setting The Howie Madigan Admissions/Medical Building will be the first of several new buildings slated to improve Harmony’s campus. The medical building was made possible by their Support and Renew Capital Campaign. This campaign and our non-profit status allows the Harmony Foundation to put their excess revenues back into the development of treatment facilities and services for their rehab center.

those heavily addicted. By the time bed space becomes available they may have decided against treatment, as the decision to enter treatment is often vulnerable to begin with.

The volume of those seeking detox and addiction treatment for these drugs doesn’t seem to be waning either, as Dot Dorman, CEO explains, "Regrettably, addiction to drugs and alcohol is not getting better in our The purpose of building this new state society, it is getting worse…We must meet this challenge head-on with stateof the art medical building is to help of-the-art facilities and programs." treat those most in need - those requiring intensive medical detoxification.

The new health center will do this by Currently, many of Harmony’s buildings offering 20 detox beds - more than douare 80 years old and can't be remodeled bling its current capacity. due to building code restrictions. Their Everyone is welcome to attend the health center is only able to accommogrand opening ribbon cutting ceremony date seven clients at a time, when many for this beautiful new building. Prior to more in our area seek their services. the grand opening, employees will be ofConsidering that Harmony is the only fering tours of the new facility the week detox facility in Larimer County, being of August 3-7th. To schedule a tour, please able to accommodate more clients is tan- contact Nikki Soda - 303-550-9982 or tamount to living up to their mission to nsoda@harmonyfoundationinc.com provide the foundation for sustained reThe ribbon cutting and grand opening covery from drug and alcohol addiction. of the Howie Madigan Admissions and Those that require detox are often Health Center located at 1600 Fish those addicted to dangerous drugs that Hatchery Road will take place next Frihave high overdose potential, such as day, August 7th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. For heroin and prescription opiates and ben- more information on the Harmony zodiazepines. Unfortunately, Harmony’s Foundation, visit their website at current capacity causes them to have to harmonyfoundationinc.com delay client admission, which is risky for

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Help us do even more in the next 100 years.

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Auditions For Paradise Protected This Weekend At Baldpate Key-Thedral

Auditions for Paradise Protected: The Story of Rocky Mountain National Park will be held Saturday, August 1, at 1 p.m. at the Baldpate Inn's Key-Thedral Theatre in Estes Park. This the premiere of a new work by local writer Barb Boyer Buck (who will also be directing the show) and will be presented in reader's theater August 14-16 and 21-23.

There are roles for four-five men (including one who could play a teenager aged 14-18), and one-two women.

Paradise Protected details the early life of Enos Mills, the father of Rocky Mountain National Park, and how his experiences shaped his philosophy and led him to launch the successful campaign for a national park in the Colorado Rockies. It also is the story of the fight between two distinct land-management policies - the sun-setting age of Manifest Destiny and burgeoning conservation movement.

The play is presented in joint production by the Baldpate Inn and B3 Creative Services and marks the second such partnership in as many years. In 2014,

The Impossible Paradise: The Story of Estes Park's Earliest Pioneers, made a successful run at the Baldpate's outdoor venue, the Key-Thedral Theatre. The Impossible Paradise was expanded for a second production at the Estes Park Museum in May of this year.

All roles (most roles will be playing multiple characters) will be paid a stipend payable after the production closes and based on a percentage of ticket sales. Rehearsals will be begin immediately with the first read-through on Sunday, August 2 at 10 a.m. Thereafter, rehearsals will be based on actor/director availability with the Wednesday evenings of August 5 and August 12 as full run-through rehearsals.

In addition to the actors, the production is seeking a stage manager/assistant director who will be paid a small base fee plus a percentage of ticket sales.

For more information about the production, to schedule a private audition, or to enquire about the stage manager position contact Barb Boyer Buck at 970-310-8878 or barbboyerbuck@live.com

Legion Thanks Sharyn Gartner!

Sharyn Gartner (right) receives a handmade patriotic wreath and a heartfelt thank you for all her hard work and guidance over the past few years as Auxiliary President of the American Legion Post 119. Taking her place as Auxiliary President for 2015 is Justice Warren. Courtesy photo

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 !"#$-577-""$$ July 31 – Aug 7, 2015

Monday –July 27 Beef stroganoff, Noodles, Corn, Cookie Tuesday – July 28 Sweet and sour pork, Stir fry vegetables, Mini egg rolls, Rice, Cake Wednesday – July 29 Chicken finger sandwiches, Brussel sprout salad, Sliced tomatoes, Brownie Thursday – July 30 White chili enchiladas, Rice and beans, Chips and salsa, Green salad, Apple crisp Friday – July 31 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cobbler

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Through Aug. 9: Hunter Jumper Show.

Estes Park Events Complex.

July 31: Cool Nights Cruz-In Car Show.

Bond Park. 5:30 pm July 31: The Table at the Stanley Hotel.

The Stanley Hotel. 6:30 pm Aug 1: Rocky Mountain Half Marathon.

The Stanley Hotel. 6 am Aug 7-9: Used Book Sale. Rocky Mountain Park Inn. Weekly on Tues: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm Weekly on Tues & Thurs: BINGO at the American Legion. American Legion Post 119 Weekly on Thurs: Estes Valley Farmer’s Market. Bond Park. 8 am

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT July 31: Richard Geppinger. Barlow Plaza.

5:30 pm July 31: Open Mic Night with Mountain Town Rockers. Elk Meadow Lodge.

6:30 pm July 31: Ran Off the Rooster. The Barrel.

7 pm July 31: Augustus. Rock Inn. 9:30 pm Aug 1: Branden Sipes. Barlow Plaza.

5:30 pm Aug 1: The Mountain Town Rockers.

Elk Meadow Lodge. 6:30 pm Aug 1: A Baldpate Night in Paris.

The Baldpate Inn. 7 pm Aug 1: Gary Hall. Rock Inn, 6 pm Aug 1: Summerfest 2015 Steel Pennies Bluegrass Band. YMCA of the Rockies.

7:30 pm Aug 2: Junior Music Camp Faculty Concert. Rocky Ridge Concert Hall. 3 pm Aug 2: Bradley Mayhew – Magic.

Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 2: Just Jill. Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 3: Jon Pickett. Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 3: Sounds of Summer – Nature’s Tableaux. Stanley Concert Hall. 7:30 pm Aug 5: Living the Dream: 100 Years of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Park Theatre. 2 pm Aug 5: : Branden Sipes. Barlow Plaza.

5:30 pm Aug 5: Denver MaountainAires & Friends Performance Park 7 pm Aug 6: Gary Hall. Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 6: Ladies Night with Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6pm Aug 6: Eric Wiggs & Mike Canney.

Rock Inn. 6 pm

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PHASES OF THE MOON

Aug 6: Elk Hollow. Performance Park.

7 pm Aug 6: Summerfest 2015- RJ Cowdery.

YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm Aug 7: Richard Geppinger. Barlow Plaza.

5:30 pm Aug 7: Open Mic Night with Mountain Town Rockers. Elk Meadow Lodge.

6:30 pm Aug 7: Summerfest 2015 – Strangebyrds. YMCA of the Rockies.

7:30 pm Aug 7: Cadillac Grip. Rock Inn. 10 pm Weekly, Sun, Mon & Tues. Cowboy Sing Along with Brad Fitch. Bond Park. 7 pm.

Weekly, Tues & Wed: James Davis.

Spanish and Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Weekly , Tues: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm Weekly, Wed: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9 pm Weekly, Fri & Sat: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 5 pm Weekly, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7 Sat: Garry Valero. Jazz Piano.. Nicky’s Steakhouse.

7 pm Wed & Thurs, 8 pm Fri & Sat Weekly, Fri: Steve Smersh. Chelito’s.

5 pm Weekly, Fri & Sat: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9 pm Weekly, Sat: Live Music. Kind Coffee.

5 pm

THEATRE Aug 1, 2: Peter Pan. Park Village Playhouse. Sat: 7:30 pm, Sun. 2 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Aug 3: Raptors of the Rockies. YMCA of the Rockies. 5:30 pm Aug 3: Adventures in Southeast Asia.

National Park Village. 7 pm Aug 5: Katniss Everdeen vs Bilbo Baggins Hero Book Club.

Estes Valley Library. 2 pm Weekly, Mon, Tues & Fri: Downtown History Walking Tours. Bond Park.

8:15 am Weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint while enjoying drinks. Murphy’s Resort. Mon & Wed at 6 pm. Fri & Sat at 7 pm Weekly on Wednesday: Summer Enchanted Evenings. Baldpate Inn. 7 pm Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews.

Tie flies, fishing talk and tasty brews Rock Inn. 6 pm

Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more!

Evening & Ranger-Led Programs.

Offered daily. For more information call 970-586-1206.

July 31: World Ranger Day. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7:30 pm Aug 2: Ken Jessen’s RMNP Historic Tour.

Estes Park Museum, 8:45 am Aug 4: Upper Beaver Meadows Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure.

Upper Beaver Meadows. 9:30 am Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations and registration call 970-586-3262.

July 31: To be a Tree. Moraine Park Discovery Center. 10 am July 31: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center. 6 pm Aug 4: Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center. 8 am Aug 5: Rocky Mountain Trailblazers: Kids’ Hiking Series (Emerald Lake).

Bear Lake. 9 am Aug 5 & 6: Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure.

Fall River Visitor Center. 9 am Aug 6: Bugs, Beetles & Butterflies: Tiny but Amazing Creatures of Rocky.

Lily Lake, 10 am Aug 6: Photographing the “Small Wonders” of RMNP. 5:30 pm Aug 7: Kids’ Fly-fishing & Stream Ecology. 9 am Aug 7: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center. 6 pm

EXHIBITS Aug 1: Plein Air Rockies 2014 Prelude Show. Cultural Arts Council Gallery. 5 pm “Connections.” Art Center of Estes Park. nd Through August 2 th 18 Summer Art Walk. Cultural Arts Council. Through September 7.

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

United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM

Full Moon July 31st

Last Quarter August 6th

New Moon August 14th

First Quarter August 22nd

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Sunday Morning Schedule

9:30 am Early Bird Coffee 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship Time in Anderson Hall

Welcoming our new pastor and his wife, Rev. Tom and Sandy Towns

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THE PYGMALION EFFECT In the Crimson Tapestry, a novel by Michael Joens, ‘Worm’ is a beggar who cares little for himself or others. He is intelligent but uses his brain to plot schemes to deceive townspeople for his survival. Being an orphan, he never knew his real name. However, he had been told that his stubborn warrior father caused the Saxon tyranny in southern England. He was told as a small child, “Let the memory of your father’s name be cursed forever, and you with him. Go away, you are not welcome here. Your inheritance is shame, you vile and despicable worm”.

Thus, driven from his homeland, Worm becomes a beggar, using his cunning in order to survive. One day, however, Allyndaar, a friend of his father’s, discovers Worm on the street and Worm learns his true identity. He is the son of Caelryck, a noble warrior. Caelryck had learned to forge steel into strong swords, shown strength and bravery in war and died nobly in battle.

“Your father was a great man,” he was told. “Britain lost her most valued son when he died.”

As Allyndaar tells Worm about his father, Worm begins to change. He learns his real name is Aeryck, son of Caelryck, in this area seen as a true hero of all who opposed Saxon oppression.

Allyndaar and his family invite Worm to live with them and join the fight to maintain Britain’s freedom. And, Worm, the beggar, accepts the offer. He receives his dead father’s sword and eventually becomes a mighty warrior in his own right.

What made the difference? Without question, learning his true identity and seeing his true worth was responsible for his change of direction and ultimate success.

There are many such stories. A young Private, serving with Napoleon, sees Napoleon’s favorite horse bolt and soon disappear. He immediately mounts his horse and retrieves the horse.

When he passed the reins to Napoleon, Napoleon, without hesitation, said, “Thank you, General!” The young Private nodded, saluted, and immediately began to move his gear into the quarters where ‘Generals’ stay. He ate with them, he attended their meetings, and he started leading troops. What made the difference? He got a new identity and saw himself in a new light and acted appropriately.

These stories and many other illustrate the ‘Pygmalion Effect’ (a phenomenon whereby higher expectations lead to an increase in performance).There are recorded incidents of ‘Special Needs’ children being mistakenly taught by a ‘Gifted- students” teacher, as if they were ‘Gifted’. The results were astounding. It all happened because the students began to be taught like they were ‘Gifted’, and began to believe it.

The Bible says, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he!” God and Christ definitely believed and built upon this. God took a man, Jacob, whose name meant ‘Cheat’ or ‘Deceiver’, and renamed him ‘Israel’, which meant ‘Prince of God’, and he began to act like one. Jesus re-named ‘Simon’, and emphasized his name Peter, which means ‘Rock’ and Peter became one. Steven Covey in his ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ noted that any successful change has to come twice: once in the mind, and then in the life. So, your success…and that of those you know…results from recognizing one’s real identity and capability. Are you, or any of them, having a problem achieving? I pray that God will use you and each of us to help them see their (or our) true potential so we can all move toward achieving greater heights. Jesus says to each of us: “Go up higher!” and we can, as we believe that we can and follow through.

In Jesus, Bob

Common Mullein • Many small yellow flowers surround a stout spike • Biennial plant in the 1st year produces a cluster of woolly green leaves • 2nd year plants send up stalks with flowers • Plants are commonly 1-5 ft tall, but can grow shorter or even taller!

Why should you be concerned about it?

Common Mullein displaces native plants that provide optimal nutrients and habitat for birds, butterflies, and animals. Seeds remain in the soil for 70 years and plants tend to form large patches. Common Mullein plants can be found along Hwy 34, 36, and 7, Mary’s Lake Rd, Dry Gulch Rd, and on roadsides throughout town. Common Mullein’s unique scientific name is Verbascum thapsus.

PREVENTION Pull and toss plants with roots. Bag all flowering stalks. Drop off filled paper weed bags for free disposal on Mon, Weds, and Fridays from 8-4 at 666 Elm Street, up the road from the Recycle/Transfer Station. If you mow, please use an attached mower bag to collect and dispose of clippings so that weeds aren’t spread.

If you would like help identifying weeds on your property, call Shannon Clark @ 5863749. For more information and weed infestations out of town limits, please call the Larimer County Natural Resources @ 498-5769 or CSU Extension @ 491-7568. To report weed infestations in your neighborhood within town limits, contact Linda Hardin @ 577-3723.

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Estes Park Wine Festival August 15-16

Don’t miss a celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park, August 15-16. Enjoy tastings from over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music.

The first annual Estes Park Wine festival sets up for the weekend in beautiful Bond Park, where festival-goers can soak in the summer sun while enjoying sipping on a variety of locally created wines. From red to white and pink, the Estes Park Wine Festival offers the opportunity to taste and learn about each style of wine and the unique process of how wine is made in Colorado.

Enjoy tastings from the following Colorado Wineries: Aspen Peak Cellars Avanti Bijou Creek Vineyards Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars Blue Skies Winery Colorado Cellars Winery Maison La Belle Vie Winery Snowy Peaks Winery Cottonwood Cellars Red Fox Cellars Ten Bears Winery What We Love: The Winery Wild Cider - Hard Cider Delicious food provided by: Mile High Lobster Shack, Island Style

BBQ, Mateo’s Catering, Tayziac J’s, Bigs Meat Wagon Find the perfect accessories for your new wine collection from these fine vendors: Renewal by Anderson Sweet and Saucy Wine Shop at Home The Zesty Moose Baca St Ange Collection Cutco Cutlery Burnetts Pottery Ordinary Couples Travel Totally Nuts License Plate Posse Creative Cork Concepts Entertainment will be Saturday, August 15 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Primary People 1:00-2:30 p.m.-Partially Stable 3:00-5:00 p.m.-Fireweed Bluegrass Band Sunday, August 16 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Caleb Crain 1:00-2:30 p.m.-Ponder the Albatross 3:00-5:00 p.m.-Equally Challenged Daily admission: $30 (21 and over) $50 for a Weekend Pass.

For more information, call 970-2184545.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For Tues. July 28 Match Play was the game of the day.

Partners were chosen with similar handicaps. The winners were: Marianne Casey defeated Colleen Casey.

Jan Alderman and Maggi Cantrell.

Diane Butler defeated Bonnie Rumsey.

Kathy Tinsley defeated Judi Cunningham.

Ruth Moser defeated Carrie Logan.

Charlene Hooyer defeated Kay Tritico.

Hulda Bachman defeated Bonnie Monteferrete.

Pan Vandegna defeated Maggie Treadway.

Kendra Bellman defeated Ali Smith.

Flo Ann Jett defeated Laura Mulder.

Marilyn Soby defeated Margaret Jensen.

Jane Mcafee defeated Nancy Micek.

Karyn Saucier defeated Johanna Gengler.

Bettie Tully defeated Lillian Szydlo.

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Estes Park Sports & Fitness Cooperative To Launch At Fitness & Wellness Block Party An energetic group of community sports and fitness businesses and organizations have recently formed a Cooperative to represent the incredible sports and fitness opportunities that the Estes Park area provides. This Cooperative includes many businesses and organizations that are invested in sports and fitness in our community. The purpose & vision of the Cooperative is: “To develop, support & integrate an environment that inspires a healthy, active & athletic culture in Estes Park.”

The Cooperative is introducing itself to the community with what is planned to be an annual event, the Sports and Fitness Expo. The Expo is part of the Fitness and Wellness Block Party on Friday, August 21st, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. It will give participating organizations an opportunity to showcase their business and services, attract patrons and raise awareness of sports and fitness opportunities in Estes Park.

Estes Park Sports and Fitness Cooperative has been in development since the beginning of 2015, with the goal of bringing sports and fitness organizations in the community together. Tony Stafford, assistant cross country coach at Estes Park High School, wanted to explore ways to build a strong athletic community at the schools, and to also attract more athletes to the area. After a meeting with local running coach and business owner, Terry Chiplin, the idea of forming a group of local businesses and organizations was initiated; thus this Cooperative became a reality.

Stafford said: “I see one of the main goals of EPSFC is to build a strong core within our Estes Park community which in turn will make it a great place for our guests to gain further knowledge about

training, being healthy, and getting active in Estes Park…a fitness destination.”

Terry Chiplin, one of the founders of the Cooperative, said: “I am thrilled that this event launches the Cooperative to the community in Estes Park. The Cooperative gives a voice for all the sports and fitness businesses and organizations in our community, so that together we can help shape the future of sports and fitness in Estes Park. This exciting initiative is a key step to raise awareness of Estes Park as a premier athletic destination for a wide variety of sports for athletes from all over the World.”

The Fitness and Wellness Block Party is a collaborative event between the Estes Thrives initiatives at Estes Park Schools, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) and the EPSFC. The Block Party will include several ribbon cutting ceremonies for the openings of an elementary playground, an exercise learning center in the middle school and the resurfacing of the new high school track. The event will also include the annual Back 2 School Bash, hosted by EVRPD, at the Aquatic Center. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the future Community Center on the proposed site.

The Estes Park Sports and Fitness Cooperative is seeking businesses and organizations to participate in the 2015 Sports and Fitness Expo at no cost. If interested, please contact Terry Chiplin

by August 10, to be included in the program.

The host organizations are excited to welcome the entire Estes Park community to this newly expanded community event on Friday, August 21st.

For more information, contact: Terry Chiplin, Active at Altitude terry@activeataltitude.com or call 303-304-9159.

Middle School Football Middle School Football starts Monday, August 17 for 7th and 8th grade students.

Practice the week of August 17-21 will run from 3:30-5:30 with locker rooms open at 3:00 and closed at 6:00. There is no charge or equipment fees for students

to play. All students must have a current physical and purple card to play.

Questions please email Middle School Head Coach, Tom Cousineau at crazybeartom@gmail.com

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Try-Outs For EPHS Boys Golf Team Tryouts for the Estes Park High School Boys Golf Team will be held on Monday August 10th and Tuesday August 11th.

The two-day event will begin each day at 1:00 p.m. Golfers should be at the course approximately one hour early to warmup, turn in physical paperwork and permission forms.

Seniors Isaac Calden and Trent Jackson, along with Sophomore Ivan Richmond will lead the team. All three have played extensive varsity golf. Several other Bobcat golfers return with tournament experience. Head Coach Jim Duell and Assistant Coach Austin Logan will be evaluating and developing the young

talented Bobcats as the season progresses.

A meeting for parents and prospective golfers will be held on Friday July 31st at the Estes Park 18-hole Golf Course beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is recommended for players and parents as tryouts, 2015 competitive schedule, team rules and regulations will be discussed.

Parents need to make sure that their student athletes have taken their physicals prior to team tryouts. Proof of physical forms a requirement for allowing participation in all team events and practices.

Please do not delay in scheduling this important requirement.

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New Nonprofit Library Books: Considering The Needs Of The Nonprofit Community

By: Marjorie Hancock, EPNRC board member and Estes Valley Library Trustee

tionship of a nonprofit organization and its finances. The complex topic of mission and The Estes Valley Library, in cooperation with Estes Park Nonprofit Resource money are Center (EPNRC), is continuously adding tied together.

The authors new books to inspire, aid, and assist the 100 plus nonprofit organizations in Estes focus this concept in Park. These resources are housed in meaningful “The Bucks Starts Here Collection” in and useful the Library. All the nonprofit books carry a green dollar sign ($) on the outer ways by giving insight binding to designate the business focus.

Four new nonprofit related books have and information about recently been added to the collection your organiand are located in the New Nonfiction zation’s section of the library. They are available strategies. for checkout for three weeks. Here are This book ofdetails of each of these outstanding and fers practical, unique new books. complete Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viabil- steps to develop your ity. By Jeanne Bell, Jan Masaoka, and own path to sustainability of your misSteve Zimmerman sion. The five parts of the book focus on This excellent resource provides strateintroductions to key concepts, mapping gic options for any organization. It is your business model (The Matrix Map), truly a guide to understanding the relamaking choices to adjust the business

model, the business logic of nonprofit income types, and ongoing decisionmaking and leadership. There are tables, figures, and exhibits all throughout the pages. Every nonprofit in Estes Park would profit by understanding and using the tools and ideas in this outstanding book.

Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up for Itself and Really Change the World. By Dan Pollotta This successful book tends to sympathize with both the donating public’s confusion about how charities really

work, and with the nonprofit’s plea to be held to standards that engender trust and grow support. Charity Case is a fascinating method for fixing the culture that thwarts our charities’ ability to

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change the world. The author proposes a visionary solution for a charity defense council to re-educate the public and give charities the freedom they need to solve our most pressing social issues. This book shares a visionary blueprint for a leadership movement that will fight back against current standards. This can promise a new era of enlightenment about charity and social change. Charity Case is a wakeup call for every fundraiser around the world, including Estes Park, Colorado.

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. By Simon Sinek.

The author of this book is leading a movement to build a world in which the vast majority of us are inspired by the work we do. Most people or organizations can explain what they do, but very few can clearly articulate “why.” “Why” is not about money or profits, but it is the things that inspire people. This book provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. This all starts with “Why.” Those who have read this book stated how leaders should lead, how you can lead to levels of excellence you never considered attainable, and to force you to see things from an entirely different perspective.

Winning Grants Step by Step: The Complete Workshop for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals. By Tori O’Neal-McElrath This updated book features information on the techniques for writing and submitting grant proposals to foundations. The introduction includes a very useful eight-point selection of principles to follow when preparing the proposal.

These principles include samples of a letter of inquiry, a problem statement, goals and objectives, timelines, evaluation components, sustainability components, budget justification, and the organized background component. The information you read gives solid advice, clear examples, helpful hints, reality checks, and definitions. The goal of the author is to help you receive a significant guide in improving your community and the policies and institutions that affect your lives. It is wonderful to have a resource that offers valuable insights to make a proposal more competitive and increases the likelihood of securing funding.

These four new books are available and nationally popular, so look forward to checking them out, reading them, aligning them with your nonprofit organization needs, and perhaps aiding your group to reach your nonprofit goals. A trip to the library is well worth your visit to attain these newest books.

The Estes Pak Nonprofit Resource Center is grateful to the Estes Valley Library as they continuously provide nonprofit books to assist the members of the nonprofit organizations in our town. For more information or to recommend a nonprofit resource, contact Jill Lancaster, EPNRC Director at 970-480-7805, via email at director@epnonprofit.org, or access the EPNRC website at www.epnonprofit.org.

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Longs Peak Reunion Finalizes Schedule

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While Longs Peak is the most challenging mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park to hike and climb, it attracts adventurers from around the world.

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The Longs Peak Reunion released its schedule of events for their August 2015 get-together in Estes Park and the YMCA of the Rockies. Those who have summited Longs Peak and those planning a Longs Peak ascent are encouraged to attend. The public is invited.

Friday, August 21 kicks off the reunion. It’s an evening with Enos Mills starring Kurtis Kelly with Walt Borneman offering historic perspective. The presentation will be at Performance Park in Estes Park at 7:00 p.m. The Riverside Ramblers will accent the show with period music. The show is free with goodwill donations accepted.

Saturday, August 22 features an all-day lineup of Longs Peak superstar speakers, including Steph Davis, who BASE jumped off the Diamond. It is rumored that Ms. Davis' flight suit will be on display. Saturday evening will feature an admission-charged event with Superstar Longs Peakers Tom Hornbein and

Tommy Caldwell talking about their Longs Peak experiences many generations apart. American Alpine Club CEO Phil Powers will moderate. Saturday's events will be held at the YMCA Ruesch Auditorium.

Sunday August 23 will include tours

by Rocky Mountain Rush during the day. Special Longs Peak landmarks will be highlighted. Sunday evening will be back at the YMCA of the Rockies, where a barbecue dinner will be served with a special talk by Kurt Bucholtz, former administrator of the Rocky Mountain Nature Association. Kurt will speak on the importance of Longs Peak in the formation of RMNP. The 2015 Longs Peak rescue award inductees will be presented at the conclusion of Kurt's talk.

For more information and all event times, see the Longs Peak Reunion website: www.longspeakreunion.com.

Search Facebook for the Longs Peak Summit Club Facebook page.

250 RUE MAIN is now Estes Park’s “No Loop” headquarters Beginning Saturday, August 1, the upstairs gathering space at 250 Moraine Avenue is available to all - resident, summer residents, and tourist alike - for free printing, internet, telephone calls within the U.S., tourist information, and the latest updates on the proposed downtown Loop, including businesses that support the “No Loop” approach to reducing downtown congestion and transit times to and from RMNP.

Remember, throughout August and September, 250 RUE MAIN will provide:

Amelia Wells And Alexander Marsh Plan August Wedding Alexander Marsh and Amelia Wells are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Amelia is the daughter of Mr. Brian Wells and Mrs. Elizabeth Wells of Estes Park, CO. Amelia is a 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a B.S. in Audiology and Speech Language Sciences. She currently is a Master of Public Health candidate in Health Systems Management & Policy at the University of Colorado.

Alexander is the son of Mr. Ken Marsh and Mrs. Birgit Marsh of Haysville, KS. Alexander is a 2014 graduate of Kansas State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude. He is employed at Mikron Automation as an engineer in Denver, CO. The wedding will be held in Estes Park, CO at the YMCA of the Rockies on August 14th, 2015. The couple plan to reside in Denver, CO. Congratulations to the happy couple!

» FREE B/W printing (up to 10 pages), including boarding passes » FREE wireless internet » FREE local and national telephone calls (2 minutes or less) » FREE postcards » FREE lost and found center » FREE message boards » FREE meeting space (10 people or less, lasting two hours or less) » FREE tourist information and local history information » FREE maps and pamphlets on the proposed Estes Park downtown loop, including a list of businesses who support the “No Loop” approach

250 RUE MAIN Location: 250 Moraine Avenue (across from the old Trail-Gazette), Estes Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun.-Sat. Telephone: (970) 215-2111

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Youth Theater Presents Peter Pan This Saturday And Sunday

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The Cultural Arts Council’s Concerts In Performance Park

two public shows.

Denver MountainAires Chorus This year’s cast includes local students: The Cultural Arts Council’s Wednesday Mae Tice as Peter Pan; Julia McMillan as Night Live Concert on August 5 will feaTinkerbell; and Savannah Erskine as ture “Barbershop Harmony with the Captain Hook. Stephanie Soliday, 20, who acted in numerous previous productions, returns this summer for a second year as assistant director. With one of the largest casts the camp has seen to date, vibrant costumes, and a series of set changes that move the audience from a mermaid’s lagoon, to a pirate’s hangout, to the Lost Boys hiding place, the show promises to be a visual feast.

Performances take place at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Park Village Playhouse, 900 Moraine Avenue, in the lower level of National Park Village, in Estes Park. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for students, and $20 for a Elk Hollow family of four. Advanced tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 Denver MountainAires and Friends.”

E. Elkhorn Avenue, or online at The Denver MountainAires Chorus, www.fineartsguild.org. Tickets will also joined by friends from the Boulder Timbe available at the door. berliners Chorus and various barbershop quartets, will present an evening of harmony and fun in the barbershop style. Songs of love, songs of American heritage, songs that will get your toes Never before seen at FAA through EAA to move the jump up tapping or pull at your heart strings, EAA Oshkosh, one hour. It had originally been planned from vintage to modern, there’s someCanopies fill the skies for 3pm and was moved to 4pm, when thing for everyone. Harmony makes you happy, so get ready for an evening of joy From July 24, 2015 the weather promised to improve. Both with the Denver MountainAires and EAA and the FAA bent over backwards The Eagles Over friends. to help the team and the new slot was Oshkosh team woke at Thursday Night Live will be the return approved.

EAA moved a couple acts 4 a.m. this morning so of Folk Legends II on August 6 headaround and the new slot was set.

About they could do one lined

by Elk Hollow. Elk Hollow has 3:30pm, the skies cleared and even the more practice jump at been performing in the Estes Park comwind that had been blowing at about 20 Jim McCormick Skydive Chicago bemunity for over fifteen years. Consisting knots, calmed down to about 15 knots. fore coming out to of singer/songwriters Gary Reeves and EAA Oshkosh for the final jump this afThe team, led by Jim McCormick and Jack Overly on acoustic guitars and voternoon at 4pm.

BJ Worth, gathered the group and gave cals, Dmitri Galcovski on violin and Tim the pre-jump brief. They also reminded The team was in good spirits even McLemore on bass.

The group is known the group of all the times that records though the winds had come up and had been had on the last jump of the there was an overcast cloud layer. event. This team has a history of workAround 2 p.m. the call was made to the an hour in the air to climb up to 20,000’ ing well under and fly a jump run to show center. In the pressure. They meantime several amazing aerobatic went outside to performers entertained the crowd. show center and As Duffy Fainer, the team announcer performed a told the crowd that the planes were on couple last walk the way to show center, smoke trailed throughs of the from the lead aircraft to mark their spot. skydive as the The team exited well and flew together crowd of thoubeautifully. Everyone was flying sands watched. smoothly, they knew their slot. UnfortuThe group nately, one team member went below boarded the the formation and was out. These are Sherpa and four some of the best skydivers in the world, Twin Otters and but to make a record everyone has to be took off. They on the same page at the same time, givrequire almost ing it 100%. Sometimes, we just have to Join Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and a colorful cast of fairies, pirates and rambunctious Lost Boys for a magical, musical rendition of Disney’s Peter Pan Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at the Park Village Playhouse in Estes Park. The family-friendly production will star 23 local youth, ages 8 to 15, who are participating in the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies annual youth theater camp.

“I love this story because it has a great lesson for audience members young and old,” says director Lisa Mann. “It reminds the adult crowd to never stop playing and imagining, and to stay young at heart. And the young kids learn just how very valuable family is.”

Launched in 2009, the youth camp has previously presented Charlotte’s Web, Alice in Wonderland, Willie Wonka Jr., School of Rock, Seussical the Musical, and Honk! Students spend two intensive weeks mastering lines, songs, and choreography, and helping with sets and costumes before culminating the camp with

Update On Eagles Over Oshkosh

for its variety of folk songs, standard selections, and original compositions.

Their music spans various eras and includes music from such well known performers as The Kingston Trio,Woodie Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger and many others. Be ready to sing-along with Elk Hollow on all of their songs from the Folk Revival music era.

Concerts are held at Performance Park located at 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. and begin at 7 p.m., rain or shine.

Audiences are asked to bring chairs or blankets to make for a more comfortable evening. Both Concert Series is underwritten by ColdwellBanker, Estes Village Properties (Vicky Holler, Mary Murphy and Wayne Newsom). Wednesday Nights is also sponsored by The Barrel and Mueller & Associates sponsor Thursday nights.

Voluntary donations of cash will be accepted at these concerts. These offerings help offset expenses and help support the on-going programs of the Cultural Arts Council. The CAC is celebrating its 25th Anniversary.

The Cultural Arts Council is showing the Plein Air Rockies Prelude Exhibit from August 1 to the 20th. Come see the works by the artists who are participating in this year’s event. We are open daily from 12 – 5. The CAC is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. For more information call 970-586-9203, visit www.estesarts.com or email: info@estesarts.com wait for the next event to make that record.

Jim McCormick, the man who brought the team to Oskhosh had this to say: “This event, large-way skydiving, has never been part of the EAA Oshkosh airshow before and the Eagles Over Oshkosh are very proud to have been able to showcase our sport for this special group of aviators and aviation enthusiasts in a safe and exciting manner. I had a person come up to me after I landed and was talking to folks on the show line, who said that it was one of the coolest things he’d ever seen and he’d been to Oshkosh yearly for many years.”

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Cool Nights Cruz-In This Friday Night, July 31st In Downtown Estes Park Once again the Estes Park Car club is Estes Park, on MacGregor Avenue in presenting a car lovers dream. Their front of Town Hall. There will be music, popular Cool Nights Cruz-In this Friday prizes, and food available. For those interested in displaying their fine ride, registration is $5 per car and you need to contact Craig Bigler at (970) 586-4839, or email craig@cliffsidecottges.com.

“Giddy up, giddy up 409, can’t you just hear The Beach Boys now? For more information you can visit the website at www.estesparkcarclub.com.

Photos courtesy of Craig Bigler

from 5:30-8:30 p.m. will assemble some of the finest automobiles and truck for your review. Who knows, maybe that special first car you owned years ago will be there so you can take pictures and reminisce. There will be classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, kit cars and many other unique vehicles with engines and rubber tires!

This great, free car show is located in the heart of downtown

39th Annual Big Thompson Flood Memorial Service To Be Held This Friday, July 31 The 39th annual Big Thompson Flood Memorial Service will be held this Friday July 31st at 7:00 at the memorial site, 13 miles west of Loveland, or one mile below Drake, CO. This is going to be a very meaningful service with Dave Livinghouse, a Fort Collins First Responder in 1976. He has been locating as many of the first responders from 1976 and bringing them together for our service this year. This will be an opportunity for us to give them a heartfelt “thank you” for all they did. Every one of them gave their hearts, minds, and souls to rescue people and recover the victims.

Hopefully this service will bring some form of closure for them.

There will also be special music by Mango Stephens, John Pellouchoud will share his experience as a first responder in 1976 and also how he survived the 2013 flood.

“39 Years Later” Memorial Remembrance Service For The 144 loved ones who lost their lives in the Big Thompson Flood of July 31, 1976 Where: Memorial Site-1 mile east of Drake When: Friday, July 31-2015 at 7:00 p.m.

• Dave Livinghouse a first responder, other first responders, law enforcement officers, fire departments, and victim recovery unit from 1976 will join our service.

For more information contact Dave at 631-8884 Visiting and light refreshments after service Bring a snack to share if you wish Please byoc (bring your own chair) With a gratitude of thanks to all of our first responders everywhere, as they give to save others. Thank you!

Sincerely, The Big Thompson Canyon Flood Memorial Board Shawn Williams, Peggy Lafferty, Marlene Johnson, Barb Anderson May we never forget

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Doulas In Estes Park Doula: (pronounced doo-la) a Greek word meaning “woman who serves.”

Throughout time and across all cultures, women have assisted other women giving birth and in the postpartum period.

A doula is trained and often personally experienced in childbirth, and provides educational, informational, emotional, and physical support before, during, and after birth.

Research has shown that women who choose to have doulas have a decreased need for medication, shortened labors, and a reduced incidence of cesarean births. Doulas differ from midwives in that they do not perform any medical

Fran Hoyer and Ruth Hocker

tasks – they are there to complement, rather than substitute for, the care provided by midwives and doctors.

Doulas are beneficial in all types of births – from home births to cesareans, whether the mother wants to labor with no medication, or chooses an epidural.

A doula’s role is to support the woman in her choices, and to provide continuous presence. Doulas do not take the place of the woman’s partner; the partner may understand the woman more closely, and the doula understands the birth process and is able to provide encouragement and make suggestions for both the woman and the partner.

Many labor and delivery nurses report that having a doula present makes their job easier, because they frequently have more than one woman to care for at a time.

Expectant mothers in Estes Park are fortunate to have two resident doulas – Ruth Hocker and Fran Hoyer. Ruth and Fran work independently, but provide back-up for each other. Both are certified birth doulas. Ruth is also a certified lactation counselor, and offers support for breastfeeding mothers. Fran is a certified postpartum doula, able to care for

families during the early weeks with a new baby. The fees vary depending on the services provided, but typically include two prenatal meetings, being “on call” beginning at the 38 week point of the pregnancy, accompanying the laboring woman throughout labor and delivery, and during the initial hours after the birth. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, visit BeginningWithBirth.com or phone 970591-2929 for Ruth, or JustRightDoula.com or phone (515) 4187062 for Fran.

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The program will be presented by Dr. Matthew Sorensen, medical director of oncology for UCHealth in northern Colorado. According to the Aspen Club, new cancer therapies allow us to individualize treatment plans for every patient.

Often these new therapies are different than traditional chemotherapy because the therapy attacks only the cancer cells, sparing the vast majority of the patient’s healthy cells and reducing the number of side effects. University of Colorado Health and expanded partnership with University of Colorado Cancer Center has expanded local access to specialized therapies and clinical trials.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the Aspen Club of the University of Colorado Health will host a program called Advances in Cancer Treatment on Tuesday, August 11 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The program is free. Call the Senior Center to register, (970) 586-2996. Drop-ins are welcome the day of the program.

Dr. Sorensen is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Estes Park Medical Center, Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital.

He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine, his fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and has been in practice for 13 years.

This program is co-sponsored by the Aspen Club of the University of Colorado Health, the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. The Aspen Club was established in 1989 to provide a wide range of health education, screenings, hospital discounts and social opportunities to residents in Larimer County. For more information on the Aspen Club, please visit their website at www.uchealth.org/aspenclub or call (970) 495-8560 in Fort Collins or (970) 624- 1860 in Loveland.

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 Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

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Himalayan Curry & Kebob Specializes In Authentic Nepal & India Cuisine the great people of Nepal and India inEstes Park’s newest restaurant, Himalayan Curry & Kebob is now open at cluding their chef who is a former mountain climber in Nepal.

101 Elkhorn Ave. At this great new Authenticity is key at Himalayan Curry restaurant, you will enjoy authentic and & Kebob and food is prepared fresh to delicious cuisine order and spiced of Nepal and to your preferIndia. ence from mild, Curry is a dish medium, hot and whose origins extra hot (be can be found in careful!)! many Southeast Just some of the Asian cuisines diverse dishes on and is one of the the menu at Himalayan Curry & Kebob most flavorful dishes in the world. are tikka masala, biryani, vindaloo, dal e kebobs at this restaurant are marisoup, chicken pakora, chicken tandoori nated in a special tumeric ginger, garlic chana masala, baigan bharta and wings, house seasoning, much, much more! cooked to a pere reviews of the fection in a tanrestaurant are in and door (clay oven) they’re all great. People and served with are saying; “Estes Park rice, naan, fruit is fortunate to have yet cocktail and chutanother fine place to ney. dine,” “A cultural dinOwners Paras Plenty of convenient, pet friendly, ing experience!” outdoor patio seating is available.

Poudyal and Sabir “Fresh, authentic, tasty Shrestha started dishes with personable & friendly peothis new venture because they wanted to ple!” bring the taste of India and Nepal to Dine in, carry out and catering are all Estes Park. is food has many health available in this fresh new eatery. Paras benefits along with being delicious and and Sabir invite residents and guests to nutritious and there are many dishes here come try the menu at Himalayan Curry that can be made vegan and/or gluten & Kebob, you’ll be glad you did! free.

For more information, call 970-586In addition to great food, their focus is NAAN (6226).

Like them on Facebook on the unique people who work there, for promotions and specials.

Park Estes To Visit Estes Park!

A man with a very special name will soon be visiting Estes Park. Park Estes (yes, its his real name) will be visiting Estes Park from his hometown in Van Buren, Arkansas for the very first time the first week of August. At 55 years old Park will visit for the very first time, what has been tagged as one of the top 12 cutest towns in America and he can’t wait to get here!

When asked if Park is related to Joel

Estes, founder of Estes Park, his wife Lisa said, “Not to my knowledge- but we will be doing some research on Joel Estes while we’re here. Park's family comes from Oklahoma.”

Park’s wife Lisa visited Estes Park as a child, but Park has never been to Estes Park and she says it's high time he make an appearance to the town he gets asked about on a daily basis everywhere he goes!

When asked what the family plans to do while here, they say they are mostly looking forward to enjoying our cooler mountain temperatures and exploring Estes Park with two of their grandchildren and their youngest daughter.

If you see them out and about, say “hello” to Park Estes and his family!

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Football Science Dr. Florence with former Denver Broncos receiver from 1986-1992, Mark Jackson

By: Dr. Aaron Florence

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE Submitted by: Jana Larsen, League of Women Voters of Estes Park & Community Recycling Committee

Did you know that the average generation of municipal solid waste in Bodee Larimer County alone equals 6 to 8 pounds per person per day - that translates to 2,200 to 3,000 pounds per person per year! For our county’s 320,000 residents, this municipal waste would fill the Courthouse block to a depth of approximately 120 feet!

Obviously, this is not a pretty picture, but it illustrates the need for each person to reduce what goes into the household trash cans: purchase products made from recycled materials and make the concerted effort to consider if the ‘trash’ is really trash or if it can be recycled or reused! Make reducing, reusing and recycling a family goal and lifestyle change that actually creates a significant difference for the good of our community and world. For more information on recycling tips, please visit our website www.recycleestes.org and like and share our Facebook page and join our Facebook group Recycle!.

Our youth are increasingly being bombarded with new ways to spend time inside, alone, and sitting on a couch, the short list being: texting, TV, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Vine, Linked in, Instagram and enough video games and apps that if listed would fill this entire newspaper from front to back. The epidemic of obesity and socially challenged youth is fueled by the popularity and ease of access of these time-eating, artificial distractions. It is important for a child to be well-rounded and balanced with various activities and interests, but only Sports and recreation get youth up off the chair, outside and get their heart pumping and their muscles moving.

Physical exercise is healthy.

I was out cutting my grass the other day and I noticed that familiar scent of fresh cut grass. I took a deep breath and inhaled as much air as possible until my chest was full. As I inhaled, thousands of memories of football simultaneously flooded my mind. The hair on the back of my neck stood up for a second and I could feel my heart race. I love football. I love playing it, watching it, coaching it; I love the sounds, the smells and the look of it.

United States boys’ high school football participation is about the same as all other high school sports combined, for males and females. It is a particularly appealing sport for boys due to many factors including: outdoor playing environment on grass, strategy, order, contact, team mentality, comradery, skill development, large team size and multiple playing positions for various body types and skill sets.

Football season is just around the corner.

“Football is a dangerous sport” is a phrase often included in conversations about the sport. It is true that any physical activity has risk. As an Orthopedic Surgeon, I have seen and treated all kinds of injuries from bull riders to hikers and pickle ball players to people who just wanted to enjoy a walk around the lake. I know more than most, and have seen first hand, that any activity or sport has risks and benefits. Many may not know that in high school sports Girls Soccer, Boys Wrestling and Boys Football all have very similar injury rates.

“The challenge to injury epidemiologists

is to reduce injury rates among high school athletes to the lowest possible level without discouraging adolescents from engaging in this important form of physical activity. This goal can best be accomplished by investigating the etiology of preventable injuries; buy developing, implementing, and evaluating protective interventions using such science-based evidence; and by responsibly reporting epidemiologic findings while promoting a physically active lifestyle among adolescents”.

I have made this goal a part of my practice in Estes Park since I arrived five years ago. Starting the Estes Park Preventative Injury Course in 2011 which is an evidence based Orthopedic Sports Medicine program for female athletes to prevent sports related injuries including the anterior cruciate ligament (the most common season-ending knee injury in girls soccer); along with the EPMC medical staff, helping to obtain a concussion testing system for the high school; and being one of the founders, designers and instructors of the Sports Medicine Class offered to high school students are just some of the ways I have worked towards this goal.

Football has evolved and has changed significantly since I was wearing full pads. Application of preventative interventions based on evidence-based science, specialized coaching techniques, specific drills and safety strategies utilized now were unheard of just a few years ago. Preventative injury systems are now dominant at every level of football with excellent and thorough support and resources from 4th grade to the pros. As part of the local coaching staff, I have seen first hand the specific focus given to these methods by producing well informed players who are armed with muscle memory proper tackling techniques and preventative injury specific playing qualities. These evidencebased strategies have made the game more safe as a participant and more enjoyable as a fan. As the father of four boys and an Orthopedic Surgeon I am thankful for these wise changes and feel much better about my boys playing football now. I am energized as I see the local coaches embrace these proven methods because I know my boys can play safe, keep their head up, tear up some grass with a quick cut and enjoy the game I love so much.

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Culinary Movie Matinees Each Week In August B:y Suellen Brenner

What better way to prepare for the Annual Library Benefit Dinner with Diane Mott Davidson than a Feast of Culinary Movies at the Estes Valley Library? Join us on Wednesday afternoons at the library as we delve into some appetizing movie fun! Food can be enjoying, inspiring, and entertaining… nutritious and maybe comforting too.

Diane Mott Davidson would agree. She says, “One of the most frequently asked questions of writers is, ‘Where do you get your ideas?’ Since 1990, when my culinary mysteries began to be published, my image for the use of ideas relates to food. We go to the refrigerator to take out ingredients to make meals. A writer goes to the emotional refrigerator to bring out characters and plots.”

Each character in our featured movies has a culinary story to tell. Food is a daily part of our lives and becomes part of our every day stories. These movies on the art of cuisine are no exception.

Our features are as follows: Babette’s Feast – Wednesday, August 5th @ 3:00 pm The 100 Foot Journey – Wednesday, August 12th @ 3:00 p.m.

Waitress – Wednesday, August 19th @ 3:00 p.m.

Julie & Julia – Wednesday, August 26th @ 3:00 p.m.

To make our movie events even more enticing, there will be scrumptious refreshments served at each week.

In addition to these tasty movies, please join us for the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Annual Library Benefit Dinner on August 16th at the YMCA of the Rockies Assembly Hall featuring culinary mystery author Diane Mott Davidson, who will speak about her best selling series.

For more information about the Culinary Movie Matinees or the Annual Benefit Dinner, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Our Wonderful World: Adventures In Southeast Asia Our Wonderful World continues on Monday, August 3rd at 7:00 p.m. with a trip to Southeast Asia.

Please join Neil, Laura, Peter and Nadia Herman as they share their travel stories. Our Wonderful World takes place at the National Park Village, next to The Other Side Restaurant and below Country Supermarket at 900 Moraine Avenue. Admis-

sion is free and open to all. The Library offers a special thank-you to the Webermeier family and the staff of National Park Village for their generosity in providing this year’s event space.

For more information on the Our Wonderful World series, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Escape The Ordinary: Theodore Roosevelt Performance Nationally renowned performer and historian Joe Wiegand offers his acclaimed portrayal of America’s lively 26th president. Weigand performs for the first time in Estes Park on Thursday, August 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Auditorium. This special event is made possible as part of the library’s Adult Summer Reading Program and in conjunction with the High Plains Chautauqua Festival.

There is great reason to celebrate the heroic efforts that were made by President Roosevelt to establish over two hundred and thirty million acres of national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, bird sanctuaries, and monuments including Mesa Verde National Park, the Medicine Bow, San Isabel, and White River, Gunnison, San Juan, Uncompahgre, Arapaho and Rio Grande National Forests.. Guests of this Chautauqua presentation are guaranteed

a “bully time” when Theodore Roosevelt comes to life in a Salute to our national parks.

Joe Wiegand has performed at the White House and in all fifty states, including the Chautauqua Institute of Chautauqua, New York, and the Winter Chautauqua in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. He has been featured in film and television, most recently in “The Men Who Built America” on the History Channel.

Joe was the body model for the new TR statue at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. His TR Tour is sponsored, in part, by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation of Medora, North Dakota.

For more information about the Theodore Roosevelt Performance or the Library’s Adult Summer Reading program series, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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.

July 21 At 7:41 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Graves/Community to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

July 22 At 8:42 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to a hazmat clean up.

At 1:24 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Little Valley/Dollar Lake for a citizen assist.

At 5:19 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3420 Tunnel Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1730 Moon Trailway for an odor investigation.

At 7:56 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 438 Rock Ridge Rd. for an odor investi-

gation.

At 9:21 p.m. the EVFPD was paged by the EP Police for a fluid cleanup.

July 23 At 1:06 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 610 Longs Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 1:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2200 block of E. Hwy. 34 to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

July 24 At 7:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 220 4th St. for an odor investigation.

At 7:53 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1861 Raven Ave. for a CO detector.

July 25 At 12:18 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1411 Sunnymead Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:26 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 17 Hermit Park Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 11:18 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to EPMC for a helicopter standby.

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Summer Storytime Party

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The Estes Valley Library offers a Summer Storytime Party especially for children ages 6 and under and their families. Come to the Stanley Park large shelter on Friday, July 31st from 10:30-noon.

Musical guests Jeff and Paige will perform for us. Their exciting funfilled concert is filled with love of the outdoors. Their messages are delivered in a playful manner with memorable musical hooks that captivate children and adults alike. Jeff and Paige have won several awards for their music and musical programming: 2013 Parent’s Choice Award, 2014 Creative Child Magazine CD of the

Year Award, and Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Award for excellence in programming.

After the performance we’ll decorate cookies and those participating in the 0-3 year old reading program can pick up prizes. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch - and don’t forget the camera!

There will be bounty of excitement and fun at the Summer Storytime Party!

For more information about the Summer Storytime Party, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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It’s time to Escape the Ordinary and demonstrate that You’re a Superhero!

What can you believe about the latest food hero or villain? New diets that praise only eating or completely avoiding certain food groups are constantly bombarding us. Many of these fad diets focus on macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fats. Become a lifetime superhero and learn more about the longterm benefits of the micronutrients found in foods – vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

Please join Dr. Frank D. Dumont from the Estes Park Medical Center on Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library to unmask some true super foods and contrast them against the villains that threaten your health.

Enjoy a tasty sample of a powerful food hero, build the ultimate super-smoothie and take home some health-enhancing recipes to try on your own. You are sure to leave with helpful tips to balance the

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forces of good and evil in your day-today diet.

Dr. Dumont believes that excellent health can often be achieved naturally and without resorting to medications or procedures. This belief is what fuels his passion for the programming at the Estes Park Wellness Center. He finds great satisfaction from helping individuals embrace an active, balanced lifestyle to improve their health and well-being.

His first-hand experience with conquering unhealthy habits and weight management provides a unique insight into the health risks that many Americans face. Dr. Dumont is a practicing primary care physician, who is board-certified in internal medicine.

Super Foods Workshop at the Estes Valley Library is free and open to all ages. To register for the Super Foods workshop, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Katniss Everdeen VS. Bilbo Baggins: Hero Book Club

Have you read The Hobbit? How about The Hunger Games? Have you seen either of the movies? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve answered yes and you are between the ages of 11 and 18 please join us at the Estes Valley Library on Wednesday, August 5 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for an engaging debate

and discussion.

Who is the more heroic protagonist, Bilbo or Katniss?

We will determine characteristics of heroes, divide into teams, and engage in friendly debate.

To register for this Teen Summer Reading Event, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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EP Music Festival: Summer Concert Season Finale By: Derald DeYoung

the Pulitzer Prize for music in 1947 when it was first performed. It contains a group of organ settings of revival hymns On Monday evening he originally wrote for church services August 3 the including Take It to the Lord and All Though the Night. This piece is accessiColorado Music Festi- ble even if unusual and will be a taste of val Chamber Americana from an American original.

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Music From Four Centuries By: Derald DeYoung

It was an eclectic concert last evening at the second Estes Park Music Festival Concert as The Colorado Music Festival Chamber Orchestra from Boulder presented music from the 18th through the 21st centuries. In his introduction to the program, Music Director and conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni observed how all four composers had some connection to the area around the Mediterranean Sea, hence the theme “Sounds of the Mediterranean.”

Benet Casablancas from Barcelona, Spain, even though not well known in this country, is one of the present leading Spanish composers. His Festive Overture which began the program, was written in the ‘older’ atonal style of the 20th century, but was colorfully orchestrated and rhythmically engaging and we found it a refreshing listening experience and a good concert opener.

Hearing a classical guitar soloist is a rare, but gratifying experience. Ana Vidovic, the young and very talented guitarist from Croatia, with an already international reputation, graced this concert with two iconic pieces from the guitar repertoire. First was Spanish composer, Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, perhaps the most famous and beloved guitar piece. Played with impeccable sensitivity and technique Ms Vidovic brought out all the subtle colors inherent in her instrument, even though she appeared to be somewhat emotionally detached from the music making.

In the slow movement of the Rodrigo concerto one of the high points was the elegant English Horn solo played by Monica Fosnaugh who plays English Horn in the Detroit Symphony. This was another example of the extraordinary talent contained in this orchestra.

We were all gratified to hear Ms Vi-

dovic play a second piece, the Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D major. This time she was accompanied by a very small chamber orchestra of only 12 players. In the Vivaldi piece we reached the earliest music of the evening, going back to the early 18th century Baroque period.

Again, Ms Vidovic played with loving delicacy and beguiling sound which makes the classical guitar such a delight to hear and this time she seemed more connected to the task at hand.

Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony is a staple in the symphonic repertoire, a familiar piece to many. Mendelssohn, of course, was German but travelled at length to Italy where he found the inspiration for this symphony. Maestro Zeitouni presented a revised version of this familiar work, perhaps none of us had heard before. Mendelssohn, dissatisfied with his original version, sought to improve on it more than once. While we found hearing this ‘revision’ a fascinating musical experience, it may be an example of the initial inspiration being the truest and best.

Even though the orchestra was plagued with rhythmic ensemble problems at times, they played the Mendelssohn with their characteristic intensity and commitment demonstrating their technical and musical expertise.

Next Monday August 3rd is already the final time we will be able to experience this fine orchestra in Estes Park this summer.

Derald DeYoung is Professor of Music Emeritus from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. where he taught for 27 years. He also taught at St. Olaf College and Lawrence University. He holds degrees in music from Lawrence University, Eastman School of Music and the University of Minnesota.

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-577-1316.

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For info: 303-747-2415.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church. 880 MacGregor Avenue.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Alanon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2424.

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Christians in Recovery Each Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. A safe, group environment where recovering individuals who have recognized Jesus Christ as their higher power can gather together and share their struggles and victories. Not intended to replace Alcoholics Anon. or Al-anon, or any other support group.

Meetings held at Riverplace facility at 181 Riverside near the post office.

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Old Gallery Musical Review Of “Side By Side By Sondheim” By: Warren Francke

What could the Old Gallery cast do, as they moved indoors, to make up for the missing “under the stars” magic of their first three summer musicals? And more than the setting had changed from a tent to the handsome new building. They’d lost founding director Betsy Skinner, and they weren’t offering such familiar favorites as last summer’s “My Fair Lady” or the earlier “Fiddler on the Roof.”

So how would they do with a new director and a less familiar “Side by Side by Sondheim?” The opening night audience soon found out.

Larry Pierce of Estes Park, previously their Fiddler’s Tevye and Fair Lady’s Alfie Doolittle, stepped out on the indoor stage and starting singing “Comedy Tonight” from “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.”

Quickly, the other 15 cast members joined him in belting out one of the more rousing songs by Stephen Sondheim accompanied by Margie Patterson on piano.

And long before the closing medley, rich with favorites from “West Side Story” and many others, it was clear that the Allenspark Performing Arts Company had more than matched past shows. At least a half dozen vocalists could perform anywhere professionally, raising the more mixed quality of the enjoyable outdoor shows.

That left one more question: Could

they conquer the more complex lyrics of Sondheim’s edgier work? The answer, time and again, was a resounding “Yes!” Of course they’d score with songs from “Forum,” “Gypsy” and “West Side Story.”

And “A Little Night Music” guaranteed a hit with its iconic “Send in the Clowns.”

You’d think it impossible to follow a touching treatment by Denise Stookesbury, delivering those great lines, “Isn’t it rich, isn’t it queer” and pleading, “there ought to be clowns…well, maybe next year.”

But not only did Pierce knock “Anyone Can Whistle” (“Why can’t I?) out of the ball park, but Haley Dove made “There Won’t be Trumpets” a minor masterpiece. She’ll sing with the Boulder Opera next season, bringing classical quality that she combined here with the ability to adapt to musical theater.

I can’t beg enough space to hit all the highlights, but I’ll try to skim the cream off the top of 29 songs that preceded the jampacked finale of a dozen or so more.

Director Danielle Hermon Wood became the comedic star of the show as the

Harvard Glee Club-Radcliffe Choral Society's Asian Tour Of 1967 To Visit Estes Park August 22 Forty-eight years ago, 90 singers from the Harvard Glee Club and Radcliffe Choral Society arrived at the YMCA Camp in Estes Park for rehearsals, orientation and recreation before striking off on their 1967 Asian Tour. During the next three months, under the inspiring musical direction of the late Elliot Forbes and the skillful management of Harvard undergrad Edmund Goodhue, the chorus sang concerts in Hawaii, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Israel, and Dubrovnik in former Yugoslavia, ending up with performances at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.

That tour was a life-changing experience for the young singers, and the bonding that they experienced has led to periodic reunions in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stephen Griffith, the Tour president, has long wanted the group to revisit the YMCA Camp in Estes Park where the whole enterprise really got underway. As a result of more than a year's worth of planning, 100 reunion attendees will arrive in Colorado on Thursday, August 20 for a four-day reunion. Singers from Oregon to Arizona, Maine to Florida as well as many points in between will be assembling. One

singer will travel to Estes Park from Rome, Italy. The schedule will include singing sessions led by the tour's assistant conductors, Daniel Hathaway and Carlotta Wilsen Woolpert, when the group will revisit selections from the three programs they sang around the world in 1967. Those rehearsals will lead to an informal concert on Saturday evening, August 22 7:30 p.m. to which all YMCA campers are cordially invited.

The group will also avail themselves of the wide range of recreational activities the YMCA Camp offers vacationers — walks, volleyball, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hikes, mini-golf, a campfire, and a park tour.

The last reunion was held in Cambridge in November of 2012 over two busy days. Tour members and friends are looking forward to a more relaxing gathering in Estes Park in August, giving reunioners an opportunity to adjust to the altitude and have more time to catch up on each others' life stories. And, of course, to sing together. That's the glue that has kept the group together during five decades, and continues to energize its members even as they retire and teach their grandchildren to sing.

“Follies,” with impact worthy of a show-closer.

But that’s when the tuxedoed narrator promised the closing medley, and that’s where this reviewer begins to worry about some really good stuff that has gone unmentioned: The great fun Dannielle, Denise and Haley had with “You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” the strippers’ song from “Gypsy,” and terrific treatment of “Company’s” “Being Alive,” by big panicked bride-to-be in “Getting MarBrandon Wood, a broad-shouldered ried Today” from “Company.” leading man; another “Company” song, (If you’re fans of the more famous “Barcelona,” with Joan Harrold and shows mentioned earlier, but unacUliana, about her lingering departure quainted with “Company,” you’ve missed from a one-night stand. the quintessential Sondheim. While he If all that wasn’t enough, along with was lyricist for Leonard Bernstein’s lovely work by Christy Florence and oth“West Side Story” and Jule Styne’s ers, Brandon Wood and the rest still gave “Gypsy” compositions, “Company” and us the “West Side” favorites—“Tonight,” “Follies,” among others, were all Sond“Somewhere,” “Maria” and even “Officer heim.)

Krupke” in that finale before returning And director Wood provided the best to “Comedy Tonight.” belt-it-out showbiz pizazz with “BroadI broke one of my reviewing rules by way Baby” from “Follies,” where Danielle jumping to my feet to cheer as good a dreams loudly of being in a Broadway musical revue as I’ve enjoyed in more “sho-ow.” If that’s not enough, she ofthan 30 years of theater-going. One tip fered the contrasting pathos of “Losing if you read this while it’s still running: My Mind,” perhaps the single highlight While most of the vocalists deliver the of an evening filled with one song toplyrics clearly most of the time, it doesn’t ping another. hurt to Google the songs for added clarIt followed a clever bit of comic patter ity before arriving at the new Old

by Kay Mitchell and preceded two other Gallery on Highway 7 in Allenspark. standouts: Steve Uliana, whose voice and The show runs through Aug. 2 when a stage presence shined all evening, doing 2:30 p.m. matinee follows 7:30 p.m. per“Could I Leave You” (rhyming “girl in formances on July 26 through Aug. 1. the grass” with “you bet your ass”), and Visit theoldgallery.org for more informaPierce selling “I’m Still Here,” also from tion.

Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker Series Begins At The Old Gallery Want to learn more about the Rocky Mountain region? The Old Gallery in Allenspark is making it easy, thanks to its inaugural Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker Series, which begins next week. The free series features appearances by experts who will share information and insights about issues, wildlife and history.

The first presentation will take place on Wednesday, August 5 from 7-8 p.m. Former Assistant Cabinet Secretariat on the Eisenhower White House Staff Bradley H. Patterson, Jr. will present, “The Role of the White House in Starting the National Park Service Mission 66 Program.”

The presentation will explore how President Eisenhower, the White House Staff, the Cabinet, Congress, the press and the National Park Service address the need to upgrade national park facilities before the 50th anniversary of the park service in 1966. There will be a 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15 minute Q & A session.

On Thursday, August 20, Rocky Mountain National Park East District Naturalist Kathy Brazelton will present “Mountain Lions: Magic and Mystery.” “We know that children and adults alike will enjoy this hands-on presentation about

these elusive neighbors of ours,” said Gregg Rogers, President of the Board for The Old Gallery.

The final presentation in the series takes place on Thursday, Sept. 10, also from 7-8 p.m. Glenn Patterson, a 30-year hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in California, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia and Colorado will present “The Cold Hard Facts About Snowpack In Rocky Mountain National Park.”

“The more we know about our local environment, wildlife and history, the more we can appreciate where we live,” added Rogers. “Now that the renovation of The Old Gallery is complete, we are able to offer even more activities for the mountain community.”

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

The Old Gallery recently completed a renovation project, which is being funded by a Capital Campaign, donations and grants. Additional donations can still be made at www.theoldgallery.org.

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Gordon Goff Estes Park resident Gordon Goff died at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was 84 years old. Gordon Glen Goff was born December 6, 1930 in Cortez, CO. His parents were Claude and Ruth (Oaks) Goff.

Gordon graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Upon graduation Gordon received his U.S. Navy commission and served two years active duty in the Korean War and 18 years in the reserves.

After completing his active duty Gordon worked at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for 34 years as an Administration Officer. On June 2, 1953 he married Linda Gassner in Central City, CO. The couple lived in San Diego, CA for two years and in the Denver, CO area for 30 years.

After retirement the couple moved to Estes Park, CO where Gordon was a member at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church.

He was a volunteer Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Estes Park Museum. He loaned his musical talents to the Estes Park Village Band,

the Village Jazz Big Band and the Riverside Ramblers.

Gordon enjoyed hiking and snowshoeing, was a member of Jacques De Molay Masonic Lodge #171 in Denver, and was a member of the Estes Valley Model Railroaders. He is survived by his wife Linda of Estes Park, a son Steven Goff and daughter-in-law Theresa Goff of Lantana, TX, a daughter Susan Bourque of Englewood, CO, and 5 grandchildren: Michelle Steinbach, Stephanie Sauers, Zachary Goff, Hana Goff and Connor Bourque. He is also survived by five great grandchildren with another on the way.

A family Memorial Mass will celebrate Gordon’s life on Saturday August 8 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church in Estes Park, CO. There will be a celebration of his life for family and friends at the Estes Park Museum on Sunday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy or the Estes Park Museum in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

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

Joan E. Costello Joan E. Costello of LongN.J., and Mariclare E. mont, loving wife, mother Costello Suomi (Marvin) and grandmother, died July of Beverly Hills, Calif.; 3, 2015. She was 80. Born and by nine grandchilJoan Elizabeth Boyle on Sept. dren, Christina of Port3, 1934, in Bronx, N.Y., she land, Ore., Molly of attended St. Frances de Chicago, Catherine of Chantal Elementary School Phoenix, Christopher of and was valedictorian of her senior Weehawken, N.J., Nicholas and class at Msgr. Preston High School.

Anna, both of Westwood, N.J., and She earned a scholarship to Good Joshua, Jacob and Grace Suomi, all Counsel College and attended Fordof Beverly Hills, Calif. She was preham University in Manhattan. She ceded in death by her brothers, married Francis C. Costello October Charles J. and the Rev. Gerald A. 8, 1955, and they lived most of their Boyle, and by her parents, Charles lives in Hillsdale, N.J., before retiring J. and Mary E. (McCarthy) Boyle. to Estes Park in 1998. Her husband Joan's life work was her children had been professor and chairman of and her family: she loved them the Biology Department at Bronx dearly. She was a prolific knitter Community College, City University and shared her creations. She enof New York before retirement. They joyed bird watching and gardening had an enduring marriage, a romance with her husband. Together, they Mbps Download that lasted 12 a lifetime.

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He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be deeply missed by all of his family.

Gerhard was born in Germany in 1926. He and wife and daughters came to the United States in 1960. They settled in Elmwood Park, IL. Upon his retirement, in 1987, he and Hilde moved to Estes Park to be closer to their family. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Hilde of Estes Park,

daughter and son-in-law Gisela and Ed Grueff of Estes Park. Daughter and son-in-law Jutta and Ken Frauenhoffer of Minocqua, Wl. Grandchildren, Eddie Grueff of Estes Park and Jennie Edwards (Jim) of Fort Collins. two greatgranddaughters, Allison and Megan Edwards of Fort Collins.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice of the Estes Valley and the staff at the Prospect Park Living Center for their care and compassion.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day."

Lila Grace Richter Lila Grace Richter, 86, retired medical assistant, passed from this life to her heavenly home on July 14, 2015.

Lila was born November 14, 1928 in Walton, KS, to the late Samuel H. Schmidt and Justine (Hiebert) Schmidt.

On November 4, 1949, she married Jesse Richter and moved to a farm near Peabody, KS. They were married for 61 years until his death in 2010. She also was preceded in death by her twin sis-

ter, Lois Lindholm.

Lila leaves behind a daughter, Sandy (Steve) Murphree, Estes Park, and three sons, Jroy of Baxter Springs, KS, Randy of Peabody, KS and Bradley of Windom, KS. She also leaves a sister, Nora, as well as eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1, at Aulne United Methodist Church, Aulne, KS. with Pastor Jeff Lee officiating.

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Nan Ryan Golf Tournament Raises $3,582 For Junior Golf Program Special thanks to PGA Golf Professional Mark Miller and his staffs at both Estes Park golf courses, as well as to Marsha Sypher, Annette Gruber and Nancy Stevens who handled registration, to Janet Sherrill and Pat Krause who handled food for the players. Also, thanks to Megan Miller who

Door Prize winners were Tim Hull, Margie Cantrell, Dave McAfee, Ron Gordon, Candy Sulzbach, Mary Jean Johnson, John Fergus, Chris Childers, Lydia Karney, Karen Grant, Corey Pass, Mary Ann Casey, Sheldon Johnson, Kevin Marquart, Mike Louk, Robin Harding, Jerry Ballinghof, Lori Pass, John Micek, Karen Dick, Ollie Smith, Melissa Westover, Ruth Moser, Nancy Fuller, Kent Gruber, Steve Sandell, Jake Miller, Sam Leonard, Brandon Marquart, Anthony Welch, Carolyn Hull, Jeanne Roberts, Sandy Osterhoudt and Stacey Harding. All prizes can be claimed at the Estes Park 18hole Pro Shop.

Thanks to the many businesses, individuals and organizations for their door prize donations: Kind Coffee, Sweet Basilico, Ed’s Cantina, MacDonald’s Book Shop, Mama Rosa’s, Poppy’s, Claire’s, The winning Mixed Team, Colleen Casey, Austin Logan, Zac Trenz, Lake Estes Golf Eitzen and Alli Smith.

Courtesy photos Course, The Warming Hut, A total of 119 golfers coming from CalLanty McCartney, Nancy did the scoreifornia, Texas, New Mexico, and many Stevens, and Aspen and Eversheets and scoreColorado cities, competed in the 12th green. cards, to Carol Annual Nan Ryan Invitational at Lake Nan Ryan said, “It was a Prince and Tandy Estes Golf Course, July 25, 2015, and great tournament, a perfect Brown who kept once again Junior Golf was the big wingolfing day, and the course playing moving, ner! was in excellent condition “I’m delighted to say that we are able to and to Jim Tiergiven all the weather probney and Larry present the Estes Park Junior Golf Prolems. The maintenance crew Miller who were The winning Junior Team, Bob Butler, Ivan Richmond, Eric Miles and Red gram with a record $3,582 this year, has done an outstanding job marshals on the Tippett. bringing the total we have of not only making the course donated to this program to playable, but open for riding Bachman-Neeb won Womens and $22,980,” stated Nan Ryan, carts.”

Caleb Husovich won Junior Boys. tournament organizer.

We greatly appreciate the special doGuessing the number of tees in the jar nations made to the event by Nancy and This money came not is always fun, and Camille Saint won in Jon Sypher, Toby Farrell, Nancy and only from tournament enWomens by guessing the exact amount. John Micek, Jim Duell, Kent and Antry fees, but from many Mike Husovich won in Mens, Joshua wonderful people who donette Gruber, Maureen Garrity, Lanty Husovich in Junior Boys and Megan nated to the event. It inMcCartney, Ron Gordon, Seth RichMiller in Junior Girls. cluded two scholarships mond, and Nancy Stevens in honor of for full junior golf priviIn the Putting Contest, Alli Smith and her Mother, Flossie Sack, golfer extraorleges at the Estes Park Golf dinaire.

Candy Sulzbach tied in Womens, John Course for 2016, sponGehlhaus and Paul Thompson tied in The 13th Annual Nan Ryan Invitational sored by Lanty McCartney Mens, Elijah Husovich won Junior Boys will be played at the Lake Estes Golf and Nancy Stevens, and and Megan Miller won Junior Girls.

Course on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

Ron and Vivian Gordon.

“The Nan Ryan invitational is one of the largest fundraising events that keeps our golf program going,” stated Mark Miller, one of the founders of the junior program and Manager of Golf Services at both Estes Park golf courses.

“Mark and his staff do an The winning Women’s Team, Ruth Meyer, Glenda Adams, outstanding job with the juniors in this area,” stated Carolyn Dennehy and Carolyn Cody.

Ryan. “The money we raise helps to buy golf equipment for the junior program participant, assists with scholcourse. arships for those who need financial asA big thanks from all the players and sistance, and helps some players partici- workers to Andy Morgan at The Dunpate in tournaments. We are so happy to raven Inn, who donated all the wonderbe a part of this program.” ful sub sandwiches, fruit, chips and Thanks go to the 119 participants in cookies, and to Tracy and Trish Goodethe tournament, including eight juniors, mote at the Caramel Corn Shop for the who took the time on Saturday to play very tasty caramel and kettle corn!

The winning Men’s Team, Brian Lund, Allen Jackson, Dave and support this program.

The team of Austin Logan, Zac Eitzen, Alli Smith and Colleen Casey won the Mixed event, while Bob Butler, Eric Miles, Red Tippett and Ivan Richmond won the Junior event. The Womens team event was won by Carolyn Cody, Carolyn Dennehy, Glenda Adams and Ruth Meyer, while top Mens Team honors went to Dave Coleson, Allen Jackson, Brian Lund and Clark Gibbons.

In the Long Drive Contests, Zac Eitzen won Mens, Nicole Thompson won Womens, Ivan Richmond won Junior Boys and Megan Miller won Junior Girls. In the Closest to the Pin event, Bill Childers won in the Mens event, Hulda

Coleson and Clark Gibbons.

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EPMGA Results July 27, 2015 Match Play Name Winnings Bob Miller $10.00 4 Man Best Ball 2 Net Balls Place Team Members Score 1 Tom Gresslin 113 Don Reeb Dick Anema Bob Butler 2 Ron Little 117 Virgil Yarbrough Mike Tracy Josh Tracy 3 Joel Moore 118 Dave Clifton Thomas Schneider Austin Logan (Blind Draw) 4 Tandy Brown 119 Henry Glover Ross Stephen Rich Troiano

5 Scott Logan John Dragovich Eric Riffelmacher John Micek 5 Kent Andrews JD Barnes Gary Goss Doc Jansen 7 Jon Bible Kent Osterhoudt Larry Jones Jack Reed 8 Frank Haines Ray Leaycraft Lou Wilkerson Tom Washburn 8 Keith Ely Chuck Slicker Bill Harms Curt Collar

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Lake Estes Men’s Golf Club Results For 4 Flight Tournament 7/27/15 Winner 1st Flight Paul Halac Wayne Arbuthnot 2nd Flight Gary Shelley Dave Cleeland

Place 1st 2nd 1st 2nd

3rd Flight Art Blume Tony Schetzsle 4th Flight Irv Massett Frank Cesario

Babysitter Needed For a 9 month old.

July 30th-August 7th From 9-5.

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Great Art Classes Offered At Art Center August will be an active month for education at the Art Center. Please join us for some creative fun.

Fibonnaci Drawing with Patricia Greenberg-August 10 (Mon.) 1-4 p.m., Class fee- Non-member: $30, Member: $27 Materials included in class fee. In this drawing class, nature will be our subject and colored pencil will be our medium. Students over age 12 are welcome to attend.

Better Paintings-More Confident Painters with Coni Grant-August 17 (Mon.) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Class Fee: Non-Member:$85, Member: $76.50, Materials list available on line or at the Art Center. The focus of this class is: design, color, and finding your own voice. Students will learn the secret to "loose" painting as a solid design foundation.

Studio Plein Air Painting with Jeanne Mackenzie-August 14 & 15 (Fri.-Sat.) 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Class feeNon-members: $195, Members: $175.50, Bring your own materials.

This class will help you loosen up and become more spontaneous with your painting.

Holiday Dioramas with Shannon Kaye August 25 (Tues.) 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

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Class Fee- Non-Member: $40, Member: $36 Materials fee: $12. These dioramas are heartfelt and very enchanting, made from boxes and filled with wonderful objects. The boxes range from 2"x 3" to 4" x 6" (approx.) Some with lids, some without, some hang on the tree and others sit on the mantle. Additional $12 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor at class time.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. The Art Center offers a variety of educational opportunities including free presentations.

For a complete list of art classes offered, to register for classes, or for more information on educational programs, please call the Art Center at 970-5865882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.”

Membership and Marketing Manager Part-time

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is a small 501(c)(3)nonprofit serving and responding to the needs of more than 100 nonprofits in the Estes Valley.

Position Summary: We are looking for a self-starting, motivated person who excels at customer relations and marketing, and is proficient with membership databases and/or spreadsheets, website maintenance, email marketing and social media marketing/networking. This position will assist in the management of both nonprofit and business memberships and programs.

This is a part-time job (up to 20 hours per week) with very flexible hours. This is NOT a “punch the clock” type of job. Successful candidate will be innovative, interested in making suggestions to improve the program, and creative in packaging and promoting the organization.

Minimum Qualifications • At least one year of experience with website maintenance and development using WordPress or similar, email marketing using Vertical Response or similar, and managing social media accounts.

• At least one year of experience with membership/donor databases or spreadsheets • At least one year of marketing experience, preferably with a nonprofit or membership organization.

• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Nonprofit Management or similar preferred but not required.

Work Environment: This is a small, casual office with a shared open desk format.

Salary: $12-$15 per hour To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Jill Lancaster, executive director at director@epnonprofit.org by August 1, 2015. Please indicate “part time position application” in the subject line. Please specifically address experience and skills identified in this job announcement.

Visit www.epnonprofit.org/jobs/ for complete job description.

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Employment

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Two part-time instructors needed Aug. 2015 – May 2016, Thursdays only @ the Options School. $27.55/hr, no benefits.

Music (K-8), and Social Studies/History (K-12). Open until filled.

Now hiring:

HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Full Time Seasonal position Experience preferred (will train right person)

Apply in person at: 1200 Fall River Road (Hwy 34 West) Estes Park, CO 80517 Online at: Info@DeerCrestResort.com Include your resume.

Call Ken Arnold with questions or to set up a time to meet at: 970-215-3066 Deer Crest is a non smoking property

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

See full postings at www.estesschools.org.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Energetic and enthusiastic Sales Representatives needed! Be a part of our team and advance your customer service career.

Year-round positions available!

Call: (970) 586-3407 or Email: careers@laurasestespark.com for application process

FRONT DESK/ADMIN ASST position for Real Estate office.

Requires excellent phone/ computer/people skills.

Send resume to PO Box 1604, Estes Park, CO 80517

Pastoral Assistant wanted

for Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Parttime, year-round position.

Excellent customer service and computer skills required.

Please submit a resume to olmestesjobs@gmail.com

SEASONAL GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER Opening Date: July 24, 2015

Closing Date: Until Filled

Normal Working Hours: Generally 5:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. or 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., depending upon daily work schedule.

Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a nonexempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s Maintenance Department. Duties include general maintenance work on golf courses, parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled golf course maintenance activities.

Pay Range: $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Limited recreation program benefits are included.

Interested applicants must complete an EVRPD application (available at EVRPD’s Administration Office, 690 Big Thompson Avenue in Estes Park or at www.evrpd.com).

Send application to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Attention John Feeney 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 For more information, contact John Feeney at 970-586-8170 or john@evrpd.com

Receptionists and Registered Nail Techs Needed Please email cover letter and resume to: Melissa@RiverspointeSpa.com.

Spa will call for furthering interview process.

NOW HIRING WAITSTAFF, COOKS, HOSTESS DISHWASHER

HOUSEKEEPER

As the school year approaches are you looking for part-time work while the kids are in school?

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. M-F Come join our staff.

Apply in person.

Fluent English a must.

1520 Fall River Road Castle Mountain Lodge

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

STANLEY VILLAGE MAINTENANCE POSITION P/T Maintenance Tech Call 970-290-2895 Ask for Joe Switzer

Now Hiring!

Customer Service positions available for friendly people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and making people smile. Year-round, full and part time positions available.

Apply at: Laura’s Fine Candies 129 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park

NOW HIRING Facilities Assistant Kitchen Assistant Resident Advisors To apply for open positions at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch send your resume to larnold@9dot-es.com 15747 State Highway 7 Lyons, CO 80540

Looking For

Dishwashers prep cooks Servers Apply at 225 Park Lane

YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS HOUSEKEEPING / MAINTENANCE – SENIOR HOUSING

Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents at the Good Samaritan Society-Estes Park Village. Housekeeping and general maintenance duties are expected for this position.

• Cleaning dining room areas, as well as floor care.

• Cleaning common areas as well as resident apartments and twin homes.

• General maintenance needs such as changing light bulbs, light plumbing or electrical and other semi-skilled work duties as assigned. This may include some furniture and handling of trash and recycle/grounds keeping/snow removal and other outside work.

• A job description is available for these positions for review online.

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train in other departments • No previous experience required, willing to train the right individual

Hours: There is one (1) position classified as full time, a minimum of 32 hours weekly.

Benefits: Paid time off, health, dental and life Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.17 per hour.

To Apply: Apply online on our website: www.good-sam.com Position to open Monday, July 20 and will close Friday, July 31 at4:00pm.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. EOE/VA/M/F/D

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Employment

year rounD position full-tiMe attenDants Need great customer service skills, flexible hours and cleaning.

Get application at Village Laundry, 172-174 S. St. Vrain.

HOUSEKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE. Full Time, Year Round Good starting wage, will train.

Please apply in person at Riverwood – 525 Fall River Ln or Woodlands 1888 Fall River Rd -

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Night Nursing Positions open – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

Nurse Practitioner – Scheduled Occasional, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. one day a week.

Engagement Counselor Counselor to clients going through detoxification. Must have CAC II Certification or NAADAC equivalent and 2 yrs. experience working with chemically dependent clients.

Extended Care Program Coordinator Assumes responsibility as primary counselor to clients in Harmony’s extended care program. Must have CAC III Certification or NAADAC Equivalent. Master’s degree and mental health licensure preferred.

Mental Health Professional Provide and organize the provision of mental health services to clients in residential addiction treatment; Mental health license required.

Looking for energetic and outgoing Retail Salesperson. Customer service skills essential.

Please contact employment@pioneercandy.com or call (970) 586-3407

fMrtc: now hirinG multiple positions.

Send your resume, and salary requirements to:

andria@firemountainprograms.com

IT/Database Specialist Minimum of two years IT experience. Must have working knowledge of SQL database administration. Full Time, Saturday to Tuesday. 9 hour shifts.

Full time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experience in housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driver’s license. The hours for this position are Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a. m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Call Tim at Bestway-Painting 970-518-4001.

Now Hiring: cooks, dishwasher, cleaner and server Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave.

Accepting Applications For:

line cooks breakfast & lunch

Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

Diamond resorts Management, inc.

Is now hiring year round – flexible hours housekeeping front Desk Maintenance laundry

the View restaurant: cooks–prep cooks–Dishwashers

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Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Engineering/Maintenance Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

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

~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: PT/Year Round

Housekeeper $13/hr

PT/Year Round

Front Desk

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

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Now Hiring: expo, Dishwashers & busser Apply at: 1560 Big Thompson Ave.

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Brighten the lives of older adults in your community. Provide non-medical home care services to our greatest generation! *No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts* Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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FOR BARE FEET HIRING Retail Associates 1 part time

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Now Hiring year rounD breakfast attenDant Must be able to work 6 – 7 hour shifts between 5am and 1pm, six days per week. Includes some light cooking duties as well as customer contact. housekeepers Six days per week

Must be a non-smoker. apply in person –or– send resume. up to $12/per hour.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com No calls please

$10/hr+ to start Based on Experience 40% Discount on FBF Socks Performance Increase after 30 Days Ideal for locals seeking reliable supplemental income and recurring seasonal employment hours of aVailablilty must include weekends, evenings and holidays.

Duties incluDe But are not limited to: Customer Service Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing Lifting up to 25lbs Cleaning/Vacuuming

complete an application in the store, 126 east elkhorn ave estes park, co 10am-5pm

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Diamond Resorts International®

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now hiring:

Servers, Hosts, Bussers

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Middle School Boys Soccer Coach

for 2015-2016 Fall Season at Estes Park Middle School. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Questions? Contact Jeff Collins, Athletic Director, 970-586-5321 x3302. Open until filled.

See full posting at www.estesschools.org/employment.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Employment

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

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $22.63 – $24.89 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Department Communication Center $19.56 – 22.98 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: July 31, 2015

Apprentice Lineman Light & Power/Utilities Department $24.08 per hour starting Non-Exempt Position Close Date: August 12, 2015 (Town employment application required)

Parks Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: August 7, 2015 (Committee application required)

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

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

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

Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technician Home Health Hospice RN – PRN

Environmental Services Housekeeper – Full Time

Prospect Park Living Center CNA – Full Time Med/Surg Department CNA – Full Time CNA - PRN New Life Center RN – Obstetrics – FT

Building and Grounds Department Maintenance Engineer Master Electrician Certified HVAC Technician Ambulance Paramedic – PRN

Laboratory Medical Technologist, ASCP or MLT

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking For

Bussers

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are guaranteed through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

(1) Middle School Literacy Paraprofessional (1) High School Literacy Paraprofessional

Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Only online applications are accepted. Salary range $10.72 - $12.13, depending on experience. See full posting at www.estesschools.org/Employment.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Apply in person Between the Hours 3:30-4pm at Twin Owls Steakhouse 800 MacGregor Ave. 970-586-9344

Year Round Assistant Chef (AM) Bennett Preschool Teacher Buildings & Grounds Office Manager Conference Coordinator Family Reservationist/EXO Receptionist Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Audio Visual Technician Conference Setup and Support Worker Craft & Design Center Instructor Family Reservations Agent Food Service Workers Retail Store Clerk (includes R&B) Hot Shot (includes R&B) Housekeepers Lifeguards (will train) Preschool Teacher (beginning August) Switchboard Operator Special Events Assistant (now thru Nov 2015) Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Murphy’s Resort Is hiring for:

Housekeeping & FRont Desk Full Time/Part Time

Drop off resume and references at 1650 Big Thompson Ave. 970-480-2955

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Housekeeping Inspector (Permanent FT / 40 hrs week) Housekeeping Leader (Permanent FT / 40 hrs week)

Maintenance Technician I (Permanent FT / 40 hrs week)

Front Desk Guest Service Agent (Permanent FT / 40 hrs week)

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

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

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

Maintenance person

Hard working, honest, reliable.

Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation a must. Full time, nights (in season), weekends, holidays. Able to write, read and communicate in English. Apply in person.

1400 David Dr. Estes Park, CO

YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITIONWITH BENEFITS MEDICATION AIDE/UNIVERSAL WORKER

COFFEE ON THE ROCKS IS SEEKING RESPONSIBLE HELP. THIS COULD BE A GOOD PART TIME OPPORTUNITY FOR A LOCAL PERSON. APPLY IN PERSON AT 510 MORAINE AVE, ESTES PARK.

our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church accepting applications for

Business Manager.

Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Position supports the Pastor in oversight of all financial, personnel, facilities and IT functions. Full-time, year-round position with benefits.

Salary commensurate with experience. Resume and references before August 10th to: olmestesjobs@gmail.com

Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents in assisted living. This person is responsible for day to day care needs for the elderly and may include distribution of medications. Housekeeping and working with the dietary staff are also expected.

• Assisting residents with dressing, bathing and grooming • Preparation of food as well as delivery of meals • Washing and distributing clothing • Documenting and reporting to staff • Obtaining and documenting vital statistics • Assisting residents with the meal consumption and documenting intake • Delivering snacks and hydration and documenting intake • Cleaning, setting and assisting in dining room/kitchen

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train interdepartmentally • Ability to obtain QMAP certification after hire • Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid after hire • Willingness to work all shifts • No previous experience required, willing to train right individual

Hours: There are three (3) positions classified as full time, 32-40 hours weekly.

Benefits: Life, dental, health and paid time off Training: Two weeks of paid on the job training will be provided Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.17 per hour with differentials available for nights and weekends To Apply: Must apply on-line at www.good-sam.com Position to open Monday, July 20 and will close Friday, July 31 at 4:00pm

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status or other protected status. EOE/VA/M/F/D

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

Homes

Cars

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Furnished, long term rental. 1 year lease, 1,100 sq ft, 2 BR, 2 BA, garage, N/P. $1250/mo + util. Very new, close to town.

970-518-8662

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

94 Ford Escort Wgn 5spd $1450 970-480-1126

SUVs/CUVs Nice 99 Chev Tahoe.

Stealth gray color, low miles. $5900. cell phone 303-263-0923

Trucks

Apartments 2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond. $950 mo + elec. & sec dep.

Cable, W/D incl. In quiet area. N/S, No Pets. Avail immed. 1 yr lease, ref req. 77 Chevy blazer. Call/txt 720-838-5724 970.412.5865

Cabins For Rent Lg. 2 Bd. Log Cabin.

Quiet Area, 2 Bath, W/d, Lg family Rm. Could be 3rd BR. Fireplace, deck, 2 car garage, unfurnished, $2000/mo Jim 970-586-1764

NOTICES CLASSIFIED LEGAL NOTICE Legal Notices EARLY NOTICE OF A POTENTIAL IMPACT TO A FLOOD HAZARD AREA

Larimer County on behalf of the Big Elk Meadows Association is considering committing CDBG/HOME funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended or Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to reimburse the Big Elk Meadows Association for a project known as Big Elk Meadows Debris Removal. The specific elements of this project included removal of flood-deposited vegetative debris from the community’s lakebeds (including floodplains and wetlands), public roadways, and rights-of-way; transport of the debris to three temporary storage locations adjacent to the lakebeds; and then eventually, a single staging location away from the lakebeds and outside the 100-year floodplain. The action, which was completed in March 2014, impacted a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA); reference: FEMA flood insurance rate map (FIRM) panel 08069C1325F. The purposes of this notice are to: (1) inform the public of this potential consequence and (2) request comments concerning: (a) potential adverse impacts of the project on the SFHA and (b) alternative sites or courses of action that might have avoided or reduced these impacts.

Details concerning the project are available for examination/copying at (200 West Oak Street, Suite 3000, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521) weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the completed project to (Shelley Bayard de Volo, Larimer County Engineering, PO Box 1190, Fort Collins, Colorado 805221190). All comments must be received no later than August 14, 2015.

Lew Gaiter Chair, County Commissioner Larimer County

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Commercial Rentals

Spacious 3 room suite with 2 large corner offices.

Convenient access to anywhere in the village from this 924 sqft executive space in an established business plaza. Unit features high ceilings, storage closet, private bath, individual air/heat, and automatic lighting. Plenty of handicapped accessible parking.

Call today; immediate occupancy available.

Peggy Lynch (owner) RE/MAX Mountain Brokers 970-586-1000

TRANSPORTATION

1992 Cadillac Deville.

Good condition. Has been in garage for years. 136,542 miles. $1800.00 or best offer.

Available to view Friday, July 31 12-3 p.m. or Sat. Aug 1st 9-3 p.m. For more information and address contact.

Troy @ 720-220-0325

Will help you sell your Household items, vehicles, jewelry, furniture, electronics, etc. online Friendly Service, Reasonable Fees!

Call Derek in EP at 210-393-3735

HOUSEHOLD Furniture

Vans ‘03 Ford Windstar SE van. 54,900 miles, very good condition, one owner. $6,300.

970-227-6883

RVs ‘02 SunnyBrook 5th wheel RV 31’ w/ AC , good condition 808-280-3345

SERVICES

Two white leather living room chairs with ottoman.

High quality and excellent condition. $250.

970 215 4653.

Appliances

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

577-1755

Pet Care

Space available in Range Pet Care in Your Home!

Realty Bldg. on Elkhorn Ave. Compassionate, experienced professional for pet 700 sq. ft. $900/mo. sitting and dog walking.

Ample parking, 1 yr. lease.

Certified pet first Call Annie 970-586-2345 aid instructor, bonded, insured. Renee Wants To Rent Hodgden 970-232-6231.

Young family of 4 (+welltrained 25# dog) in need of temp. Living space. Call Kylie: 970-692-1394

Need Help Selling Something?

Sears BBQ grill with new cover. Like new. $150.

970 215 4653

Misc.

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

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

BARGAIN POSTAGE. New stamps 70c on the $1. Any amount. It may take 3 or 4 stamps to make 49c but I can sell $50 worth for $35. personal check or cash.

Miller PO Box 12 Windsor 80550 or 970-227-0001. I can mail to you or you can pick up in Loveland.

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HOUSEHOLD

REAL ESTATE

For Sale Camco Portable Toilet 5.3 gal, $35, 18â&#x20AC;?Boys bike, $30, MTD push lawn mower, $35. 585-737-3882 FREE 42â&#x20AC;? Sony TV Matching Stand. Exc. condition. 970-586-1043 FREE older lumber. For use or kindling. call 577-1050

Condos/Townhomes Exclusive Townhome Investment Opportunity: www.saintmoritzhof.us and 586-9437. Principals only please.

FOR SALE BY OWNER CONDO WITH GARAGE ON FALL RIVER Sewing Machine, 1909 1300 SF-2 bdrm-2ba Kenmore + case. Works Serene Location - Close great. $75. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 Bose To Town & RMNP Radio/CD player w/remote 730 Summerset Lane #7 $100. Brother laser Ready for Occupancy Printer $35. 808-280-3345 $347,800.00 970-577-1975

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FRI, SAT, JUL 31-AUG 1, 93, 2505 LONGVIEW DR, LOTS OF STUFF!

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

SALES Garage Sales DONT MISS OUT!!

Huge Garage Sale. Friday July 31st, 8-1.

Lots of kids clothes, toys, bikes, file cabinets, tv stand, curtains & rods, bike trailer, car seats.

403 Aspen Ave.

Saturday, 8/1, 9-2 225 Spruce Dr. Beds, linens, small Mrs. clothing, rugs, lamps, etc.

Estate Sale - Fri & Sat. July 31st & Aug. 1st 1076 Fall River Court Everything Must Go! Friday: 12 -3 - Sat. 9-3

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Fri-Sat 8-11 AM 1981 N. Morrison Ct. Storage Unit Sale Corner Hwy 7 & Scott Ave. Estes Valley Self Storage ESTATE/MOVING SALE. Houseplants, furniture, snow- Unit 56. 517 Pine River Need to have one, but Lane (off Riverside). blower, refrigerator, storage seems overwhelming? cabinets & MORE! Luggage, book shelf, shop We do the work, vac, antique dresser, Misc you make the $$.

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Judiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Having a Sale Sat 8/1 7:30- 2:30 (Not the same sale that ran a month ago for 2/3weeks) Pine River & Riverside (by Boyatt Glass)

453 Aspen Ave Asian antiques and items, furniture sale. SAT 9amItalian ceramics, furn, Noon.

Washer $95. Dryer Sandipa paintings, glass$95.

Leather sofa $45. ware, custom-framed single beds $25.

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When Only the Best Will Do Definitive luxury designed for entertaining w/ over 13,000sf of spectacular finishes, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & wood-fired pizza oven, casual & formal dining, media room, 3 bedroom suites, gorgeous great room & 1-of-a-kind, 4400sf rec-room w/50's diner. Relax outdoors w/ gardens, water feature, covered verandas & sweeping mountain views.

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Enjoy river frontage, views of Longs Peak & access to National Forest on 3-sides. A natural paradise w/ endless hiking, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, wildlife & more. Build a private mountain home, wilderness adventure business, event/retreat center, rock climbing school or? So many options, so much potential, let's discuss making your dreams a reality today.

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Private location borders Conservation Easement land on 2-sides while the quality, craftsmanship & views are breathtaking. Soaring greatroom w/stone fireplace & inviting deck w/creek views, spectacular kitchen & luxurious main level master suite. Upstairs are 2 guest suites + spacious family/rec room. Outstanding natural light & the finishes you expect in a fine home.

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This simply elegant 5,251 sf log home is perfect for its spectacular mountain setting.Your private road 15 minutes from town takes you to a 180 degree fantastic view with 35 scenic acres to call your own. Open floor plan, in-floor heat, and spacious kitchen and 3+bedrooms provide superb comfortable living. A must see special home.

Spacious 3496 SF 3 level home on 2.47 acres of lovely view land, with 1 level living option. Decks on 2 levels, plus lower walkout. Seasonal water feature, detached studio/workshop & single garage, plus 2 car attached. Tiled garden room w/ skylights between MBR & 2nd BR/office. Remodeled kitchen.

Spacious ground floor, plus 3rd BR & bath.

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Inviting greatroom & dining room offer F/P, hardwood floors and knotty pine walls. Kitchen opens to outdoor living area with new private deck, built-in stone F/P & mountain views. Spacious family room with 2nd walk-out deck. 3 BR, 2 BA, office, laundry room, 1-car garage, storage shed & large fenced-in back yard complete this charming mountain home.

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Beautiful mountain home with views to die for in one of the most desirable areas of Estes Park. Offering 3BR, 2.5BA and resting on 3.15 acres bordering Roosevelt National Forest.This custom 3814 SF Westover built home is one of a kind with all the extras: floor to ceiling windows and stone FP, open floor plan, luxury master suite and so much more…

Close to downtown and schools this is the last lot in a limited Habitat for Humanity cluster of homes.

Please call Judy for information on any restrictions on use of lot.

Level 1.47ac site in the upscale Reserve neighborhood with Continental Divide & Lumpy Ridge views is the perfect location to build your dream home.

Minutes from downtown Estes Park, you’ll enjoy quiet, city maintained paved roads, fantastic views and endless outdoor activities from your mountain retreat or full time home.You've been waiting...here's your opportunity.

$759,000 1720 Moss Rock Drive

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

$45,000 TBD Halbach Lane

$300,000 Lot 36 Deer Path Court

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

Custom Home in Stanley Historic District Designed for comfortable everyday living & grand entertaining, the home features a stately living room & gourmet kitchen, along w/family, sun & billiard rooms & workout spa w/jetted tub. Master suite w/2 walk-in closets & luxurious bath. Double lot features protected, terraced perennial garden. Come home to iconic views of Longs Peak,The Continental Divide & the Stanley Hotel. $849,500 631 Findley Court

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