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“Hurry Sundown�

The title of this bear image is, "Hurry Sundown!" This handsome cinnamon-colored black bear had a rough day last week. He was rousted out of his daytime napping place and shooed off a homeowner’s property. Then, he engaged in a fight with another bear whose territory he encroached. He was not happy and was thought to be thinking, "Hurry sundown!"

Photograph by Richard H. Hahn at www.alpenglowimages.info

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Lifting Of Open Burning Restrictions Thanks to cooler temperatures and increased moisture, the fire risk within the Estes Valley has reduced since the beginning of July. Therefore, effect 09:30 on August 8, 2017, I am lifting the open burning restriction within the Estes Valley Fire Protection District.

The risk of wildfires never goes away completely, so residents and guests are still reminded to exercise care whenever burning outside. Fuel loads must remain less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, and it is always recommended to have a readily available source of extinguishment. Fires should be wet and cool to the touch before being left unattended. Fireworks remain illegal in the State of Colorado.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District highly recommends having a fire mitigation professional walk your property with you to discuss individual risks. To have a free Residential Firewise Risk Assessment completed for your property, please contact Fire Inspector Emily Franklin at (970) 5773682.

David Wolf, Fire Chief Estes Valley Fire Protection District

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The Estes Park Patriots for Peace invite YOU to join us on Wednesday, August 16 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Public Library where we will be planning our activities for The International Day of Peace and International Feast of Peace in September. We will preview the “11 Days of Global Unity� project which will provide a daily series of free online presentations by leading thinkers on the following themes, in order, beginning on 11 September: Unity, Interdependence, Environment, Economic Justice, Health, Children and Youth, Women, Human Rights, Freedom, Disarmament, Peace. The meeting will be from 5:30-7:00 p.m., and light refreshments will be served.

Join A Discussion On Downtown Parking Management And Paid Parking Aug. 24 Help shape Estes Park’s Downtown Parking Management Plan at on open house Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Community members will learn more about the downtown parking study, hear a summary of community input received and learn about best parking management practices used in other communities. All community residents, business owners and other stakeholders are encouraged to come and learn about the process and share ideas.

Based on community feedback received to date, the Parking Management Plan will recommend paid parking options. Accordingly, Aug. 24 open house attendees will be invited to provide feedback during small group discussions on four topics: 1) What are the dates, times and locations where paid parking should be implemented? 2) How much should we charge and how should we spend the collected money? 3) What protections do downtown employees and residents need crafted into a new parking ordinance and policy? 4) What technology options/features are available to make this a successful program for residents and guests? The open house is designed to be interactive and

engaging. The input provided during this event will be critical to development of the draft Downtown Parking Management Plan. Additional open houses will be held Sept. 28 and Oct. 26, with times, locations, and discussion topics to be announced.

The Town of Estes Park recently initiated an exciting community planning process to establish a long-term vision for the future of downtown parking.

When complete, the Estes Park Downtown Plan will be used to guide future downtown parking development. Increased population and increasing competition for destination visitors create a new set of challenges for downtown parking. The Downtown Parking Plan is anticipated to be completed in late 2017 and will include an implementation strategy for achieving the Plan’s vision.

For additional information, please visit the project website at www.estesdowntownplan.com/parking or contact Greg Muhonen at the Town of Estes Park at gmuhonen@estes.org or 970- 577-3581.

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Larimer County Fire Restrictions Lifted The Board of Larimer County Commissioners lifted the current restrictions on open fires and fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Larimer County, effective at noon Tuesday, August 8.

The restrictions had been set to expire on August 22, 2017. The restrictions were originally enacted due to the recent hot, dry conditions, danger of wildfire, forest and grass fires in Larimer County.

With recent moisture, Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office Emergency Operations Manager Justin Whitesell, made the recommendation to remove the restrictions early. Other agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service have also lifted their restrictions.

Larimer County citizens are still advised to be careful with combustible materials at all times.

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Patterson Glasswork Studio & Gallery Recognized As “Business Bright Spot�

The Estes Park in Bloom steering committee presented the "Business Bright Spot" award to Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery Aug. 4. The committee presented a traveling sign for the property, a window cling and a framed certificate of recognition to owner Jerry Patterson. The designation of a "Business Bright Spot" recognizes a business that places emphasis on beautifully maintained landscapes, floral displays and a tidy store front. Patterson Glassworks is the fourth business to receive this designation in 2017, joining Hotel Estes, River Spruce Cabins and Wildflower Mercantile. The committee will award the next "Business Bright Spot" Aug. 18. The program will continue every other Friday through the month of September. To nominate a business, please contact Keri Kelly at 970-577-3782 or kkelly@estes.org.

Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery

is located at 323 West Elkhorn Ave. and was established in 1986. Jerry Patterson has owned the business for four years, but has worked at the studio for 20 years.

Patterson has taken a unique approach to displaying his pieces by incorporating them into the flower beds around the store. Customers can see how yard ornaments will look displayed in a garden as opposed to an indoor shelf or bin. The flower beds have a wild, cottage theme and the glass pieces incorporated within them give the entire exterior a fun and whimsical feel. Patterson noted that the pieces have withstood both hail and wind. To learn more about Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery, visit www.glassworksofestespark.com.

For more information or to become involved in the Estes Park in Bloom project, contact Keri Kelly at 970-577-3782 or email kkelly@estes.org.

Members of the Estes Park in Bloom steering committee with Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery owner Jerry Patterson. Courtesy photos

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

On August 2 at 9:53 p.m. police responded to a motor vehicle accident at 510 Moraine Ave. On scene police found the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol and they charged the 30 year old female from Chicago, IL with DUI, DUI per se and careless driv-

ing. She was later transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On August 4 at 7 p.m. police responded to 132 E. Elkhorn Ave. where they arrested a 28 year old female from Ridgeville, SC who was found to be wanted on two warrants, one for DUI and one for domestic violence. She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

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From Estes Park School District Transportation Department With the next school year rapidly approaching, Estes Park School District would like to remind all residents and motoring public to watch for school buses that will be stopping to pick up and drop off students.

Parents, please check the school website for the new bus routes or stop by the Transportation Office at 1701 Brodie Ave. for a printed copy. Also be sure to have your student to the stop five minutes before the pick up time.

During the 2016-2017 school year, we saw an increase in traffic violations occurring around the school bus and during student stops when the school bus stop arm and red lights were activated.

From the month of October through May we documented 65+ Stop Arm Violations, and 25+ other violations, including illegal passing.

Per C.R.S. 42-4-1903: Drivers who operate a motor vehicle when approaching a school bus from either direction which has the red lights activated, must stop a minimum of 20 feet from the school bus.

The Driver shall not proceed until the red lights are no longer actuated. Any person who violates this statute commits a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense. Exemptions to this statute are passing an oncoming school bus on a separated roadway. Separated roadway means a roadway that is divided into two or more roadways by a depressed, raised, or painted median or other intervening space serving as a clearly indicated dividing section or island. Drivers approaching from the rear of the school bus must still stop on a divided roadway since both vehicles are utilizing the same roadway.

This violation does not have to be witnessed by law enforcement. If the school bus driver is able to identify the vehicle and driver, law enforcement may issue a complaint on the violator.

This statute is nothing new for Colorado, in fact all 50 states have statutes restricting vehicles from passing stopped school buses.

Due to the increase in violations, we have changed and altered some of the school bus routes and stops for the safety of our students. We encourage anyone who witnesses a violation occurring around a school bus to call 911 and report the activity to Law Enforcement.

Our students and children’s lives depend on it. Let’s all do our part and keep our students safe in the upcoming school year.

Make school bus transportation safer for everyone by following these practices: • When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school.

• When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.

• Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood.

• Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops.

• Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

• When traveling near the schools, watch for activated School Zone Flashing Signs. There are identified school zones on Hwy. 7 from Dunraven St. to Morgan St., Manford Ave. to the High School, Community Drive from Hwy. 36 (N. Saint Vrain Ave.) to Hwy. 7 (S. Saint Vrain Ave.), Graves Ave. from S. Saint Vrain Ave. to Community Drive, and Brodie Ave. from Fish Creek Rd. to Community Drive. The school zone lights are activated twice a day, during morning hours prior to school start and again in the afternoon when school adjourn for the day.

• Learn and obey the school bus laws in your State, as well as the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions: o Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.

• Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.

Sincerely, The Transportation Team at Estes Park Schools

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Man Rescued From Pagoda Mountain In Rocky Mountain National Park On Saturday morning, August 5, two hikers came upon a seriously injured man on Pagoda Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 34 year old from Berthoud, Colorado, had apparently fallen approximately 15 to 20 feet.

They used their SPOT GPS location device at 9:45 a. m. to notify Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue Team members of the incident.

Due to the reported nature of the man’s injuries, his location in difficult terrain and the time it would take for rescuers to reach him, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members requested assistance from Colorado National Guard to extricate the injured man from his location.

At 12:55 p. m. a Colorado National Guard helicopter lowered a litter and

medic to the location. The medic and injured man were then evacuated via a hoist operation, using a winch operated cable. The Colorado National Guard helicopter flew to an alpine tundra site in the Wild Basin area and transferred the patient to a Flight For Life air ambulance that flew the man to St. Anthony’s hospital. Inclement weather during the operation provided additional challenges for air operations.

The aid provided by the two hikers who found the injured man, as well as the updates they provided to Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue Team members, was critical to the patient’s survival. Park staff are grateful for the assistance of the two hikers as well as the Colorado National Guard for their collective life-saving efforts.

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 31 At 1:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the 500 block of Big Thompson Ave. for a vehicle on fire.

August 1 At 8:29 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1700 Big Thompson Ave. for a fire alarm activation.

At 8:53 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to a possible unattended grill.

August 2 At 4:57 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 650 Whispering Pines Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:27 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 356 E. Elkhorn Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 1:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3450 Fall River Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:56 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 184 S Saint Vrain Ave. for a report of smoke.

August 3 At 11:56 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 153 E. Elkhorn Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

August 4 At 1:20 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2760 Fall River Rd. for a MVC. August 5 At 8:53 a.m. EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:12 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to provide mutual aid to Loveland Fire on a wildfire.

The 3rd Annual Estes Park Wine Festival is this Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th in Bond Park, MacGregor Avenue. Sample from over 20 Colorado wineries.

Enjoy food from food trucks and the live music on stage daily. See the ad on page 27 or go to estesparkwinefestival.com. Sponsors are; Choice Organics, Town of Estes Park, Estes Park News, KissFM, Big 97.9, Bank of Estes Park, Visit Estes Park and the Lions Club of Estes Park.

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Sr. Center Board Of Directors Positions The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (EPSCC), is now accepting applications for positions on the Board of Directors of the organization. There will be four open positions on the Board, beginning with the 2018 fiscal year. The Board meets six times a year.

The EPSCC provides seniors in the Estes Park area with social, educational, and recreational activities in cooperation with the Town of Estes Park staff at the Senior Center. When the new Community Center opens in 2018, services to seniors currently provided by the Town

will be moved to the new facility, which will be operated by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD).

Individuals are asked to self-nominate for the EPSCC Board by filling out an application, available at the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street in Estes Park. The only requirements for the position are membership in the EPSCC and a desire to work for the benefit of senior citizens in the community. Email Terry Rustin, Public Information Officer, with any questions about running for the Board, at terry. rustin@gmail.com.

Operating the Special Events Station WØE from the American Legion: Dick Wilcox WBØZMX, David Bowers WØDAB, and Larry Olson W9INE.

Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club Celebrates The Town’s Centennial With A Special Events Station In celebration with the town's 100th anniversary the Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club was able to make arrangements with the Federal Communications Commission for the special events call sign of WØE. This special three character call sign was permitted to be used only over the Centennial weekend, with the ending character 'E' representing 'Estes'. Using the new High Frequency (HF) amateur radio (ham) station recently set up in the American Legion Building, club members made many contacts using both voice and Morse Code all over the

United States. This included speaking with one ham radio operator who actually was in Estes Park for the town's 50th Anniversary! To commemorate this special event, a confirmation postcard, called a QSL card by hams will be sent to those stations that contacted us.

The Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club meets weekly, Saturday mornings 8 a.m. at the Olympus Lodge, 2365 Big Thompson Ave. in Estes Park. For more information contact Larry Olson, W9INE, 970-586-9393 or the website: www. evarc.org

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Time To Recommit To Bobcat Athletes With the 2017-2018 school year quickly approaching, the Bobcat Booster Club is starting their annual Bobcat Athletic Club sponsorship drive. Tax-deductible sponsorships provide athletes and teams at both the middle and high school with the means to grow in both strength and pride. Sponsors who commit before August 18 will be included in all fall promo-

tions.

"It’s been our honor and privilege to support our community’s young athletes and encourage them in their endeavors, � said Wendy Ash, Booster Club President. “We appreciate the tremendous support shown by local businesses and residents to grow our Bobcats in strength and pride."

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and the annual Casino Night fundraiser, the Booster Club was able to fund at least a portion of every team request during the 2016-17 school year (with many funded 100%).

In addition to financial support, parents, business owners and community members are encouraged to get involved with the Boosters in a variety of ways.

The Boosters invite you to attend meetings to provide input on team requests and event planning, volunteer at events, judge athlete essays to award a book stipend to a graduating senior, and provide expertise and manpower on athletic

facility improvement projects.

By partnering with several local and state entities, extra opportunities are made possible for our student athletes, including promotional athlete spotlights, additional scholarship funding and professional photography.

Last year’s sponsors made all of the following possible for Bobcat teams: • Refurbishment of the football stadium • Court sideline chairs • Women’s basketball shooting shirts • Aquatics Power Tower • Batting cages • Pitching mound • Portable soccer goal • LadyCat basketball 3 on 3 tournament sponsor • Perry Black sports camp • Team camp stipend • State team travel • Football coaches’ clinic membership • Broadcasting equipment to air Bobcat athletic games on-line (live and recorded) • HUDL software (video review and performance analysis tools for sports teams) • Big Teams subscription (athletic program management, scheduling, and hosting for EstesAthletics.org) Sponsorships also supported many pride-building activities including: • PRIDE Fridays • Community TailGREAT party • “Filling the Standsâ€? promotions for each season’s home openers • Decorating players’ and coaches’ lockers • Sponsoring state qualifiers • EPES R. O.A. R.S. • Regional and State banners • Pride awards • BACers book stipend for one graduating senior • End of season celebrations for each team All sponsors receive two all-season, allsport adult passes, in addition recognition in various Booster Club materials.

Higher-level sponsors receive additional recognition via signage at the football stadium and in the high school gym.

If you or your business is interested in sponsorship, contact the Danielle Arnold, Booster Club Vice President, at BACers.VicePresident@gmail.com or visit squareup.com/store/bobcat-boosterclub.

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Historic Stanley Home Foundation Hosts 300 Visitors At 80517 Celebration The 1st Annual Founders Day of the Stanley Home Foundation on 80517 featured tours of Mr. Stanley’s 1904 residence, which were enjoyed by 300+ visitors and local residents alike. The guests clearly enjoyed the experience, which was intended to be a significant offering to celebrate our Centennial weekend.

The Founders Day Weekend activities have been in the process of being planned and prepared for during the last four months. Our thanks goes out to not only our hard-working Board members, but also volunteers at the home site as docents and also those who insured orderly and safe parking results.

Roughly 60 volunteers offered their time to insure the success of the weekend activities. Special thanks go out to our Board members, Karen Daugherty and Kelley Anderson who worked especially hard to provide a quality experience for our 300+ guests.

Other thanks go out to the YMCA of the Rockies and Estes Park Trolleys who teamed up to safely and efficiently transport our guests from Bond Park to the Stanley Home at no cost to the Foundation.

Other supporters provided goods and services at reduced cost, which included The Country Market Deli, Rambo’s Longhorn Liquor and Hobert Office Services.

Other generous and strong support for which we are grateful has come from the Bank of Estes Park, Thom Widawski, Jim Pickering and Kurtis Kelly.

The Historic Stanley Home Foundation looks forward to a long future of facilitating local history education through witness to the actual locale of Estes Park milestones.

Fundraising Effort For Estes Park Student In Need Of Liver & Kidney Transplant A significant fundraising effort is underway for Darrel Guadarram Rojas, a 13-year old Estes Park student who needs both a liver and kidney transplant. Although insurance will pay for most of the direct costs of his surgery, an additional $30,000 is necessary to help cover the many expenses his family will incur that are not covered by insurance.

Anyone interested in assisting Darrel and his family can help in several ways. A group of volunteers from Estes Park has been working with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to raise funds. A website has been set up and gifts can be made by credit card online in honor of Darrel

GR. The web address is https://cota.donorpages.com/PatientOnlineDonation/COTAforDarrelGR/.

For those who wish to donate by check, the gift can be sent to COTA, 2501 W. COTA Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403. Write ‘in honor of Darrel GR’ on the memo line. All gifts are tax deductible.

In addition, a community fundraising Mexican dinner will be held on Monday, August 14, 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Lake Estes Marina Pavilion to raise funds through COTA in honor of Darrel. All are invited.

For more information, contact Leonor at (970) 227-2941 or at lconstantin211@gmail.com.

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Platte River Studies Expanded Renewable Energy Options By: Jason Frisbie and Todd Jirsa

Nearly 20 years ago, Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) became the first utility in the region to provide wind energy to customers in Colorado – from the Medicine Bow Wind Project. The Medicine Bow facility continues to provide emission-free electricity to customers in northern Colorado and Platte River has added more renewable sources over time. Indeed, renewable energy supplied from wind and solar generation has nearly quadrupled since 2013 and non-carbon sources (wind, solar and hydropower) now comprise nearly onethird of the electricity provided to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland. Platte River and our owner communities have also invested over $40 million in energy efficiency programs since 2002 – reducing load growth by over 25% and cutting greenhouse gases and other emissions. These programs have helped our owner communities’ residents and businesses save over $60 million so far on their energy costs, and savings continue to accrue over time.

Looking forward, Platte River has listened to its owner communities and is considering more renewable energy for delivery to local customers. We issued a request for proposals earlier this year to add new wind resources, which could expand non-carbon energy production by another five to ten percent. Of course wind pricing, transmission access, operational impacts and other factors will be

Salud Family Health Centers National Immunization Awareness Month

Salud Family Health Centers wants to remind everyone that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. Adults need to get their shots - just like kids.

National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to remind family, friends and co-workers to stay up to date on their shots.

Talk to a doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in your family gets the shots they need.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

weighed in the review process. If results are favorable and agreements can be reached, non-carbon resources could make up close to 40% of the total electricity supply mix to the municipalities by 2020.

But a 40-percent non-carbon electricity supply may not meet our communities’

supply from coal generation at the Craig Station. Results of these studies are preliminary and will be reviewed over the next couple of months.

The Platte River Board of Directors recently agreed to proceed with a study of even higher levels of non-carbon resources, with focus toward modeling a

goals over the long term. That’s why Platte River has initiated efforts to consider even more significant resource changes. We launched a study in 2016 to provide the municipalities with a range of options to meet individual community goals. Referred to as “customized resource planning” (CRP), detailed computer models are being applied to evaluate large additions of wind and solar generation at a system level (all municipalities combined). Factors being considered include cost, operational impacts and emissions reductions. To date, wind and solar resource additions have been studied to a level that could provide more than fifty percent non-carbon sources in the supply mix by 2030. This analysis includes reductions in municipal energy

100 percent non-carbon resource scenario for all four municipalities. In this hypothetical case, the greenhouse gas emissions from all system resources would net to zero by 2030. Compared to the CRP scenarios considered to date, modeling a customized 100-percent (net) non-carbon resource scenario will be much more complex. Market purchases, modifications to traditional resources, and other enhancements would be needed at the wholesale level for reliable system operations. This more complex effort will take several months to complete and review. Preliminary results may be available late in the fall of 2017. An independent consultant has been retained to review and validate the results for eventual presentation to the Platte River

Board; potentially by the end of this year.

As mentioned earlier, energy costs are an important factor in these studies.

We currently produce and deliver energy to our municipal utilities at the lowest wholesale rates in the state, which in turn lead to very low retail rates for electricity. The significant changes in electric rates that may be needed to achieve a 100-percent (net) non-carbon goal must be considered because these could influence the regional economy and impact local residents and businesses. As new non-carbon resource options are studied, be assured that Platte River remains committed to both financial and environmental sustainability.

Decisions regarding any significant changes to electric supply resources are made by the Platte River Board of Directors. Details of changes considered for 2020 and beyond will be brought to the Board for formal consideration over time. Platte River looks forward to working collaboratively and transparently with our owner communities to continue providing safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and competitively-priced wholesale electric service.

Jason Frisbie is general manager and CEO of Platte River Power Authority; Todd Jirsa is Mayor of Estes Park and is a member of Platte River Power Authority’s Board of Directors.

MedX Celebrates 20th Anniversary Debbie and Bryon Holmes, owners of MedX of Estes, want to thank everyone, past and present, who have made MedX what it is today!

Debbie said, “Who would have guessed, 20 years ago, that two kids from Florida would have been able to make their dreams come true, here in Estes Park? Our philosophy has always been about making exercise a part of everyone’s every day, by keeping it simple and effective. Medical-Xercise for life is what we believe, what we do and we didn’t get here alone.”

We want to thank John Phipps for helping us incorporate our business in July of 1997.

As an independent Physical Therapy Clinic, we have embraced amazing care from some of the best physical therapists in our community. Our clinic wouldn’t be what it is today without the help of these wonderful therapists who have provided some amazing care of our clients.

Iolanthe Culjak, PT Kathrin Turner, PT Birgit DeWispelaere-Wens, PTA JR Gordon, PTA Chrissy Starcher, PT Brian Benjamin, DPT Jan Langerman, PTA Bobi Burney, DPT Melissa Thomas, PT Patrick Martchink, DPT Jodi Roman, DPT Kara Creague, PTA We also thank Lauri Winslow and Liesl Laurienti our billing queens!

We thank the hard work of our facility managers who have kept our doors open and our facility spotless and our members happy throughout all these years.

Jim Carpenter, Andy Collingwood and Jennifer Newhouse.

Many thanks to our front desk queens! Not only kept our PT clinic functioning, they keep members happy and the owners sane! Hollis Hampton, Paula Russo, Jinetta Zentmire, Sarah Thomas, Linda Hardin and Stacie Shay.

Thank you to our class instructors who continue to rock our classes and help our members stay fit! Marianne Casey, Janet Biasi, Tiffani Hannaford, Dave Batey, Chazz Glaze, Marty Koschnitzke, Belle Morris, Linda Hanak, Lori Pass and Lois Pepino.

Thank you, Kathy Miles for cleaning for us all these years!

A huge thank you to all of our weekend crews who keep MedX open on the weekends! We totally couldn’t do it without you!!

We've had one of the most successful internships in the country! A program that benefits us in so many ways! Every intern has had a part in our success! Over 160 interns from all around the country! Thank you for choosing MedX! We want to thank all the artists that have graced our walls all these years, bringing their beautiful art into our business!!

And by the way, did we say that we have the bestt members in the world? Thank you for choosing MedX and dedicating your life to being healthy andd fit!

Debbie & Bryon Holmes

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Bright Christmas Committee Now Collecting School Supplies

Crimes Of The Heart Auditions This Weekend The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies announces auditions for Crimes of the Heart, a play in three acts by Beth Henley. Auditions will be held at Hempel Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies, August 11, 2017 at 6 p.m. and August 12, 2017 at 9 a.m. Performances are October 13-15 and 20-22. Those auditioning are asked to prepare a two minute monologue and be prepared to cold read from the script. A perusal script is available at the desk at the Estes Valley library. Anyone interested in auditioning who cannot attend either of the open auditions should contact Director, Susan Henshaw at circa54@gmail.com.

The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital.

Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried and facing diminishing marital prospects; Meg, the middle sister, who quickly outgrew Hazlehurst, is back after a failed singing career on the West Coast, while Babe, the youngest, is out on bail after having shot her husband in the stomach.

Their troubles, grave and yet, somehow, hilarious, are highlighted by the priggish cousin, Chick, and by the awkward young lawyer who tries to keep Babe out

of jail while helpless not to fall in love with her.

The cast: Lenny Magrath, the oldest sister Chick Boyle, the sisters’ first cousin Doc Porter, Meg’s old boyfriend Meg Magrath, the middle sister Babe Botrelle, the youngest sister Barnette Lloyd, Babe’s lawyer The script indicates that the characters are in their late 20s and early 30s. If possible actors who can play those ages will be cast, but if necessary, the age range will be increased.

The new School year is coming on August 24th. Bright Christmas is preparing to gather school supplies for families in need, who have children enrolling in Estes Park’s schools this fall. The new supplies will be distributed at Crossroads Ministry 2 weeks prior to school starting.

If you are a family who would like help with supplies for your children, please contact Crossroads (970 -577-0610) for more information. If you have High School students, we will have a large supply of basic items for them as well.

We are asking for donations of the following items: 24 Count Crayola crayons Blue ink pens Black ink pens Glue sticks 12 & 24 count colored pencils Dry erase markers Watercolor sets #2 pencils Looseleaf notebook paper Refillable water bottles If you would like to donate to this program, you can drop off any new school supplies at MedX, 158 1st St. ( just off Highway 7), or Master Graphics, next to the Post Office.

If you would like to donate funds to help us with the cost of purchasing additional school supplies, please send a check to Bright Christmas, P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, CO, 80517. We are a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

This is our 33rd year of providing support to our community’s families in need.

Thank you for continuing to support families through this program.

Jean Austin - 586-2035, 635-3302 Nancy Gregg - 481-4390 Susan Speedlin – 586-8816.

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EVRPD Announces Winners Of Park And Recreation Month Photo Contest Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), provider of numerous recreational activities in Estes Valley, is pleased to announce the winners of our Park and Recreation Month #PlayOnEstesPark Photo Contest. graphing the Estes Park area - Fun on Lake Estes: Christie Glorioso Nagl for her photo of a grandfather and grandson fishing at Lake Estes - Wildlife and wildflowers of Estes Valley: Dee Robinson for her photo of a bobcat - Family and friends in great light: Leslie Stearns for her photo of a young girl jumping to show her excitement for being in Estes Park Paul Marcotte will receive a 20punch pass for the new Estes Valley Community Center and a print of his winning image, which will hang in the community center for the first year of operation. The community center is scheduled to open in early February 2018.

An initiative of the National RecreWe had more than two dozen entries submitted in four categories: - Fun on Lake Estes - Wildlife and wildflowers of Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park - Favorite recreation activity in Estes Park area - Family and friends in their best light It was the first year for the contest and the EVRPD staff, who judged the contest, were excited about the response.

The winners are: - Grand prize winner and favorite recreation activity category: Paul Marcotte for his photo of the mill in front of Longs Peak demonstrating his favorite pastime of photo-

ation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month has been celebrated since 1985 to highlight the vital and powerful role local parks and recreation, such as EVRPD, play in conservation, health and wellness, and community involvement.

EVRPD held more than 30 events during the month of July, handed out prizes and giveaways throughout their District, and raised awareness about the power of play.

For more information about recreation opportunities in Estes Valley, visit www.evrpd.com.

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No matter the time of day, you can find people gathering at KIND Coffee. From locals to guests, it’s become a natural place to sit back, relax, enjoy a cup of joe, and plan your next steps (whether those steps are for a work project, a volunteer organization, or a trail in the mountains). Amy Hamrick and her staff have created a “living room” style space at KIND, one that’s inclusive and warm and welcoming. From the environment of the shop to the way Amy contributes to the community, it’s clear that KIND Coffee is all about supporting Estes Park and those who enjoy it. That is why KIND Coffee is the August feature of Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s (EPNRC) Estes Give Back program.

EPNRC started the Estes Give Back program as a way for businesses to show their reinvestment in the community in a more efficient and effective way. Estes Give Back business partners pledge to give 1% of sales to Estes Valley nonprofits through donations of cash, in-kind services/merchandise, and/or employee volunteer time.

Amy shared how KIND Coffee gives their 1%: “Financially we support a handful of events throughout the year, including Duck Race, Autumn Gold, the Estes Valley Land Trust 30th Anniversary BBQ that’s occurring this year, Friends of Folk Festival, etc. We also provide gallons of coffee to organizations and their meetings, as well as for events (Bike to Work Day, Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast, Estes Valley Library events, and others).”

Amy also volunteers her time on boards and with organizations, their events, and on committee levels. For her staff, “We are developing an employee program as well (part of our ‘K(in) D’ program, that incorporates all of our giving and support of the community. ” In return, for membership in the Estes Give Back program, EPNRC provides program discounts, recognition and tools to help businesses better track gifts and to direct their giving to the causes closest to the business owner’s heart and business mission. Business partner dues support Give Back program administration, as

well as EPNRC resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities that enable Estes Valley nonprofits to achieve their goals.

“The most tangible benefit of the program is the donation request form as well as our page on the EPNRC website, ” said Amy. “Nonprofits can go and find out more about our giving practices, and reach out to us through that form. We’ve also gotten a lot of attention from our new, big framed sign! ” (Editor’s note: Look for this sign above the ‘order up’ area at the end of the coffee bar!)

Amy added some final comments on why she chooses to give 1% back through KIND Coffee.

“Business contacts and relationships are another great part of being involved. The idea behind the program is, of course, to show that we are a business that gives back to Estes Park. But, it also puts us in a special category with other businesses who have made this commitment, and I look forward to seeing that network grow. ” Businesses can participate in Estes Give Back by completing a membership form, also found at www.epnonprofit.org/giveback. There is a $150 annual participation fee that counts toward the 1% donation as well as toward membership to EPNRC. Program benefits include: • A dedicated business webpage on epnonprofit.org, describing community contributions, types of requests granted, types of causes supported, as well as a link to the business website • Pre-built spreadsheet for tracking donations • Donation request forms available online • Business card sized handout for walkin donation seekers • Window decal • Annual recognition at Philanthropy Day celebration in November • Use of Give Back logo for promotional purposes • And much, much more!

The EPNRC exists to serve and strengthen organizations by offering resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities. Learn more about EPNRC at www.epnonprofit.org.

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Be Loud - Be Proud - Be An Estes Park Soccer Cat! The EPHS Men’s Soccer Team is looking for a few good athletes to attend preseason practice to see if they have what it takes to be a Soccer Cat! On August 1 at 8 a.m. the team started its conditioning and technical skills work in preparation for their season start on August 14. On August 12, the team is hosting a UPSL Semi Pro Men’s Soccer Game in Bobcat Stadium at 7 p.m., as a fundraising event for season. Tickets are available pre sale until August 9 at $7 adults and $5 youth - at the gate tickets will be $9. Coach Lance Williams of the FC Greeley UPSL Men’s Team has assisted with camps here in Estes Park through the EPHS Men’s program. This is a very unique opportunity to showcase such a high level game for the youth of Estes Park. Erick Dominguez, a 2105 graduate of EPHS, has signed his second season contract with FC Greeley and will be returning to play in Bobcat Stadium as a Semi Pro Soccer Athlete. The entire community is invited to Rock the Stadium for this game. The sponsors BioLynceus, Medex, Mountain Home Cafe, Brownfields, Ian Zahn have helped the EPHS Men's Soccer Team attain their goal of attending a team building event and develop more camps and clinics in Estes for the athletes. We love these businesses and encourage everyone to give them a hand knock to thanks them when you see them next!!

Soccer is unique in offering athletes options to high levels of competitive play

Woo-Hoo It’s A Bar-B-Que! To The Editor: As residents and visitors to the Estes Valley, we can easily identify many reasons to be grateful for this special place: its incomparable natural beauty, its abundant wildlife, its dedicated people, and the unique history that makes it so very special. Last week we had a special celebration of the Town Centennial that reminded us of our good fortune. On Saturday August 12, there is another celebration as we commemorate the thirty years that the nonprofit Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) has been working to preserve and protect this amazing place for future generations. I had the privilege of working for EVLT for nine years before my retirement last summer, and thus had the opportunity to see what really was happening in the operations of that organization. My assessment: this is a top-notch organization with dedicated Board members, volunteers, and staff who are working within the national accreditation standards to make a difference in the future of the Estes Valley. We have every reason to extend our gratitude to EVLT, and to celebrate our good fortune that EVLT is here. The celebration is called “WooHoo! It’s a Bar-B-Que!” and I understand that there are a few tickets remaining. Check the EVLT website (www.evlandtrust.org) for details, or call the office at 970-577-6837. I hope to see you there!

Mary Banken

through college programs, club programs, UPSL teams and other Pro development opportunities. Opportunities for athletes to work with coaches from clubs in the valley is key to exposure to UPSL and other developmental programs that encourage post high school opportunities. A Semi Pro Game in Estes Park will showcase not only a former team mate but provide motivation to develop our athletes to be competitive with athletes in the valley. Show your support - let’s rock the Stadium on August 12 at 7 p.m.!

For ticket information or to sponsor the EPHS Men’s Soccer Team contact Coach Marshall at 970-214-3861 or by email at annettelmarshall@yahoo.com If you are interested in participating on the EPHS Men’s Soccer Team here is a job description of our ideal athlete: -High Achiever who pushes self to achieve what others won’t -Enjoys solving challenges -Quick decision maker that generates positive results towards a goal -Strong team communicator -Breaks out into explosive bursts of speed followed by intense footwork and scoring -Enjoys battles of skill with other athletes -Seeks open space, a ball and a friend to play the game See you on the field! Practice starts August 14.

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Final Free Locals Day At YMCA Coming Up Calling all Estes Park area residents!

YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center is offering free day passes for locals of the Estes Park area on select days this summer. Local residents must bring their ID to the Sweet Memorial Program Building front desk in order to receive their day pass.

A day pass at YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center includes mini golf, access to the indoor swimming pool, yoga, outdoor volleyball, baseball and tennis courts, entry to the museum, hiking and library programs, disc golf, and all family programs. The archery range, Jackson Stables, mountain bike rentals, climbing

wall, and Craft and Design Center, will still have their normal fees, please visit ymcarockies.org to inquire about booking adventure activity sessions.

Mark your calendar! The last of the free days for residents of Estes Park will be Sunday, August 13th.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity for free family fun this summer! This is our way of saying thank you to the residents of Estes Park for their continued support over the past 110 years. We appreciate you and hope you join us in celebrating the Estes Park community this summer!

Live Music In Barlow Plaza The summer entertainment continues in Barlow Plaza! Here is the remaining schedule for 2017: Thursday, Aug. 10-Branden Sipes Friday, Aug. 11-Richard Geppinger Saturday, Aug. 12-Elk Hollow Sunday, Aug. 13-Branden Sipes Thursday, Aug. 17-Laurie Dameron Friday, Aug. 18-Richard Geppinger Saturday, Aug. 19-Branden Sipes Sunday, Aug. 20-Bradley Mayhew Friday, Aug. 25-Great Blue Saturday, Aug. 26-Richard Geppinger Sunday, Aug. 27-Branden Sipes

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Estes Park Garden Club Garden Tour 2017 Please join the Estes Park Garden Club on Monday, August 14th as we tour several notable gardens of our members. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Performance Park Parking Lot at the west end of Elkhorn Avenue to arrange carpools and hand out maps and directions to each driver, as well as descriptions of the lovely gardens you will visit. Because of the minimal parking situations on the tour all are encouraged to carpool during the event.

On the tour this year are the gardens of Robert and Lori Burnham, Sharon and Wayne Groome, and Celeste and Brian Fraser, as well as Mrs. Walsh’s garden.

The gardens include a variety of styles, maturity, and design. The Burnham garden is well-orchestrated with 60 aspen trees both American and European, 189 peony bushes as well as many other flowers, shrubs, trees and ground covers along walkways, separate fenced gardens, raised beds, well-placed rocks, and other interesting design details. The Groome garden is fenced against intrusion and has a mature profusion of flowering plants that thrive in our mountain climate with Sharon’s care. She has sit-

ting areas throughout her gardens as well as areas to contemplate the beauty of her surroundings. The Fraser garden is in its early stages starting in 2014, but is a remarkable example of the challenging work and energy necessary to design and create gardens in Estes Park.

Celeste is bringing in rocks, native plants, and ground covers to define her patios and the rocky slope in her back yard. The tour will finish with a walk-through Mrs. Walsh’s community garden on the west end of Estes Park to demonstrate a water-wise garden with native plants. Bring your own brown bag lunch to our picnic in Performance Park and indulge with beverages and sweet snacks provided by hosts Maureen Gootz, Karan McCreery, and Karen Gerber.

The tour is free to Garden Club members and a nominal $5 fee is requested from tour participants who are not Garden Club members yet. A lifetime membership is available. Please wear comfortable shoes as the footing is not stable at most of the gardens. A hat, sunscreen, extra water, and a brown bag lunch is all that is needed for a lovely tour! We look forward to seeing you.

St. Francis Hosts Third Annual Your Cup Of Tea A Traditional Tea with a Touch of Whimsy Come join us Saturday, August 12th at 11:30 a.m. for a delightful “tea & crumpets” kind of afternoon. Your Cup of Tea will be a memorable event you won’t want to miss. Ladies, wear your best tea hat, as there will be a hat contest. Make your hat beautiful or fanciful and you could take home the prize! Tea isn’t just for the ladies, men are welcome and encouraged to come, as well.

Each guest will be seated at one of our uniquely decorated tables. The menu is a balance of sweet and savory that includes delightful scones, scrumptious sandwiches, and luscious desserts. We will also offer traditional accompaniments: Devonshire cream, jam and lemon curd.

This bounty is served in two courses by our kilt-wearing servers. Will you have one lump or two with your tea?

There will also be a silent auction with a wide variety of gifts, décor items, and treasures, allowing you to shop early for the upcoming holiday season or pick up something special just for yourself. Bid-

ding will open at 11:00 a.m. and continue throughout the tea.

We also invite you to tour our beautiful church. It is an historical replica of Italy’s St. Francis of Assisi. Afterwards, take time to walk the Stations of the Cross in the tranquil Via Delarosa garden.

Tickets are available in advance for $25.

Early reservations are strongly recommended as we cannot guarantee tickets will be available at the door, due to high demand. Seating this year will be first come, first served. Whole tables may be reserved with the purchase of five or six tickets. Contact Andrea McCready at 970-231-9161 to purchase your tickets today!

The Tea will be held at St Francis of Assisi, 3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO. Direction markers will be placed along turn-offs on Little Valley Rd. Visit us on the web at www.stfrancis.us for directions and a map to the church. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saintfrancisestespark.

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to 11 hours, while teens require 9 to 10 hours. Remember that teenagers need more sleep. Sleep is food for the brain.

During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for both sleeping and waking during adolescence -meaning it is natural to not be able to fall asleep before 11:00 pm. Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night to function best (for some, 8 1/2 hours is enough).

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By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC Summer break is fun and a busy time for One study found that only 15% reported all of us. Longer daylight hours allow us to sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. enjoy activities long into the evening. Now Teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week -- they typically stay up that the start of school is near, it often late and sleep in late on the weekends, means changes for kids, teens, and famiwhich can affect their biological clocks and lies. hurt the quality of their sleep. Poor teen With some planning and communicasleep has also been linked to leaving cell tion, parents can help ease the transition phones on and receiving text messages from summer vacation and schedules to throughout the night, as well as caffeine inback to school. take. Turn off the cell phone and skip the • Start the new school schedule a week or caffeine! two weeks early. Have the kids wake up, eat • Look for signs of sleep deprivation (inbreakfast, and go to bed at school year sufficient sleep) and sleepiness in your times so that by the time the first day of child -- keep in mind that they are not alschool arrives, their body clocks have beways obvious. Signs include difficulty wakcome adjusted to the new time schedule. ing in the morning, irritability late in the • Good nutrition is the foundation for day, falling asleep spontaneously during learning, focus and energy throughout the quiet times of the day, and sleeping for exschool day. A healthy breakfast begins the tra long periods on the weekends. If you day right! It is important to make sure your have questions or concerns, contact your kids get a good breakfast before going to physician. school. Snacks during the day provide an • Be sure kids know their phone number, important source of energy. address, your work number, the number of • Make sure your child is properly immu- a trusted adult, and how to use 911 for nized for the school year. If you have ques- emergencies. tions, be sure to contact your physician. Or • Write down the need-to-know info to check out the Center for Disease Control help them remember all of the details, such web site, www.cdc.gov. The State of Colas their locker combination, what time orado requires that all students in kinderclasses and lunch start and end, their garten through high school have up-tohomeroom and classroom numbers, teachdate immunizations. ers' and/or bus driver's names, etc.

• If your child is participating in a school • Help kids get organized and set out sport or any school activity such as sports, cheerleading or dance, annual physical ex- what they need for the school day the night ams are required. The American Academy before (i. e., homework and books, backpack). of Pediatrics recommends a physical ex• Make sure all forms that the school has amination every year up to age six and sent home, such as emergency contact and then every other year up until age 12. health information forms have been comFrom then on, an annual physical is recpleted and turned in. ommended. An annual physical assesses • Inform the school nurse and your your child’s growth and development. child's teacher about any medical condiHeight, weight, blood pressure, vision, tions your child may have, particularly hearing, and physical, emotional or social food allergies, asthma, or diabetes and any health concerns are all reviewed. other conditions that may need to be man• It is also a good time to schedule a visit aged, including a list of medications that to the dentist for cleaning and examinaneed to be administered. tions. Dental health is important to your To ensure your child is getting the most child’s overall health. out of school that he or she can, maintain • Look for a book bag or back pack with an open channel of communication with wide, heavily padded shoulder straps. The your child's teachers by meeting with them shoulder straps should be fastened so the as the school year progresses to discuss pack hugs the center of the back. Both your child's academic strengths, as well as straps should be worn so the weight is evenly distributed. To prevent injury when weaknesses. Let them know your concerns, but also let them know what is positive. using a backpack, do the following: “Helping your children start out the • Pack light. The backpack should never school year prepared and healthy is one of weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the the best things you can do for them, ” said student's body weight.

• Always use both shoulder straps. Sling- Dr. Mark Wiesner, Pediatrician at Estes Park Medical Group. “However, whether ing a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles. Wearing a backpack on one it's the first day of school or the last, make sure your child knows you're there to listen shoulder may increase curvature of the to his or her feelings and concerns, share spine. in all achievements, and that you don't ex• Organize the backpack to use all of its pect perfection - only that they try their compartments. Pack heavier items closest best. ” Dr. Mark MacElwee also sees pedito the center of the back. To prevent injury atric patients at Estes Park Medical Group. when using a backpack, do the following: He is board certified in Pediatrics as well as • Communicate! Be open with your child. Internal Medicine. “It is important for kids Be encouraging and be the kind of parent to get at least 60 minutes of physical activthat kids will feel free to talk to or seek ad- ity a day, said Dr. MacElwee, we as physivice. Peer pressure is tough for kids. Alcians can explain to kids how different acways leave the lines of communication tivities help keep their muscles, heart, and open so you can talk to them about quesbones strong. Demonstrating to kids that tions or concerns. Point out the positive as- playground activities, soccer, swimming, pects of going back to school – seeing etc. will help them stay healthy and enfriends, making new ones, new subjects to courages them to remain active. ” learn, etc.

To schedule appointments with Dr. Wies• Kids need plenty of sleep to prepare for ner or Dr. MacElwee, call Estes Park Medthe next day. The recommended amount of ical Group at 970-586-2200. sleep for children 5 to 12 years of age is 10

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Local Estes Park Businesses Awarded Nearly $350,000 During Phase II Of Recover Colorado Grant Program The Recover Colorado Grant Program is now open for businesses that suffered economic loss as a result of the Highway 34 closure. In addition to those businesses, any business that did not apply for earlier grants for the September 2012 High Park Fire and the 2013 Colorado floods are still able to apply. Each grant can be for as much as $50,000 in economic losses.

“The Estes Park EDC has been working closely with both Colorado OEDIT, Upstate Colorado and the Larimer SBDC to ensure local businesses can benefit from this program,” stated Jon Nicholas, President / CEO of Estes Park EDC. Since January 2017, Colorado OEDIT has awarded over $711,000 to 53 businesses statewide with over $352,000 going to 27 businesses in the Estes Valley.

In addition, 50 other area businesses have filed or begun the application process since January. Through Decem-

ber 2016, Estes Park EDC helped local businesses obtain Recover Colorado Business Recovery Grants totaling over $2.1 million by retaining a local, full-time Business Recovery Coordinator to partner with Larimer SBDC. Those grants were associated with 283 full-time and 449 part-time jobs centered on the Estes Valley region. For 2016, Estes Park EDC received an International Silver Award for excellence in Economic Development for its flood recovery efforts from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Since January, the Estes Park EDC has worked with 98 local businesses seeking information or help with the grant program. If you would like to apply or if would like further information on the grant program, please contact the Estes Park EDC at info@estesparkedc.com or call 970-577-1031.

Silent Films Feature Buster Keaton On August 11, the Estes Park Silent August 11. If you arrive early, you Film Festival will feature Buster Keaton. can listen Scott Wilseck play old time This will be the second time Keaton tunes on the old piano at the front of films will be featured this summer. The the theatre. Then the live music continreason is obvious. He was a master of the ues as he accompanies the films. It’s silent screen and his films are highly en- great family entertainment and a tertaining. Known for the deadpan face, chance to experience an art form that is he began acting in the early 1900s and kept alive by the Estes Park Silent Film continued his career into “talkies” into Festival. The Silent Film Fest runs every the 1960s. Even with the deadpan face, Friday at 5 p.m. in July and August. he had a way of using subtle inflections to express inner feelings. His films are filled with gags and gimmicks, most of which were created by himself.

Pianist and silent film accompanist Scott “Flying Fingers” Wilseck says, “I remember seeing Keaton in ‘Around the World in 80 Days.’ I remember my family members pointing him out as someone special to be recognized.” The role he plays in “One Week” is classic. Anyone who has attempted a “do it yourself ” project can identify with his character, although Keaton’s experience is far more entertaining and humorous than those of others.”

He has three totally different roles in the films of August 11. In “Out West” he is a saloon owner. “The Boat” shows him struggling as the head of the family taking his wife and children for a ride that starts on calm seas and winds up in a disastrous situation. In “One Week” a newlywed husband attempts to build a house with his wife. The results are unexpected and very humorous.

Step back in time and come to the Historic Park Theatre at 5 p.m. on

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970 6858756.

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Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave -- Across from High School

visit our new web site www.pccrusa.org or call 970-586-4404 for infomation

Sunday Services at 8am & 10am

Come Join the Summer Chancel Choir Rich Dixon Director Rehearsals at 6:45pm Thursdays and 9:00am Sundays

It’s still Summer

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The Story Behind The Estes Park Veterans Monument By: Laurie Button

Elegant Dining to Benefit Meals on Wheels: August 25 5:00 p.m. Cheese and Wine Reception 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Five-Course Meal $200 per person (limited to 80 persons), reservations required by Monday, August 14.

Prepared by Chef Max Humbrecht, Good Samaritan – Estes Park Village.

Menu: • First course – smoked trout chowder with horseradish, thyme, celery, leeks, Yukon gold & sweet potatoes; • Second course – watermelon & arugula salad with cucumber, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, & raspberry-rhubarb vinaigrette; • Third course – fresh tagliatelle pasta with oregano, parsley, lemon, roasted garlic, shaved parmesan, bell pepper coulis, & extra virgin olive oil; • Fourth course – grilled buffalo top sirloin with sautéed sweet corn, grilled scallions, crispy bacon lardons, braised shallots, oven roasted tomatoes, & burgundy-basil jus; • Final course – palisade peach tart with pickled cherries, mascarpone, tarragon, caramel, & lavender-pistachio brittle.

Reservations: Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park: 970.577.0610, tim@crossroadsep.org, Good Samaritan, 970.577.7700: Carey Stevanus, ext. 111; or Julie Lee, ext. 101.

Thanks to event sponsors, including Estes Park Medical Center, Snowy Peaks Winery, OtterCares Foundation, Estes Park News.

Proceeds will help Estes Valley Meals on Wheels acquire equipment for safe food preparation and storage.

ect received final approval from Estes Park’s Town Trustees in May and the When World War II veterans Vern fund-raising campaign officially began.

Mertz and Bob Brunson got together in Joe Calvin and John Bostron of Thorp 2010 and decided they wanted to raise Associates, have donated their time and funds for Honor Flight, little did they design talents to capture Vern’s vision. know the impact their Six large boulders will endecision would have circle the monument, each on the community. bearing a plaque representSince that time the ing one of the service committee they estabbranches. The monument lished has raised more itself will be a tall stone colthan $100,000 to send umn with a bronze eagle Estes Valley veterans landing gracefully on its on flights to Washingtop. The eagle’s wingspan is ton, D.C. through more than eighty inches. All of the boulHonor Flight Northern Colorado. ders, flagstone, and sandstone used will But it was when the residents of his hometown—Walnut, Iowa—built a mon- be hand-selected to guarantee they fit ument for veterans, that Vern got another perfectly into the natural setting along the river. Rather than a flagpole, a bronze idea: Why couldn’t there be one in Estes flag will be mounted on the front of the Park? He then took it upon himself to column. In addition, there will be stone visit more than fifteen different monubenches and tables for people to utilize ments for veterans in Iowa, South while they stop to reflect upon the monDakota, Nebraska, and ument.

Colorado. While Vern The Estes Park commusaid they were all nice, nity has truly come together they were all pretty much to support this project. Arthe same and none really chitects, engineers, electristood out. But he’s quick cians, excavators, and othto add that he commends ers have volunteered their and is proud of all towns services to make this monuthat have a monument or ment a reality. In fact, the a memorial. list is so long it will require “All of the monuments I an article all its own. visited were made out of Plans are to dedicate the concrete, brick, tile, morEstes Park Veterans Monutar, and other man-made ment on Veterans Day, Nov. materials,” says Vern.

11, 2017. To meet that goal, “One even had boulders the committee would like to made out of concrete.” have all the funds in place Instead, Vern wanted to by the end of August so design one for Estes Park construction can begin in utilizing natural materials September. If you would found locally like granite, like to make a tax-desandstone, flagstone, and ductible contribution, you boulders. He shared his may do so online via credit thoughts with fellow card at https://www.colcommittee members Gary oradogives.org/EstesParkBrown and Carey SteMonument. vanus who immediately An automatic receipt and jumped onboard with his tax letter are provided. Donations may concept and the Veterans Monument also be made by check. They should be Committee was born. In the weeks and made payable to the Community Founmonths that followed, there were meetdation of Northern Colorado and mailed ings with Town Administrator Frank to Estes Park Veterans Monument ComLancaster, Brian Berg of the Parks Demittee, C/O Gary Brown, PO Box 778, partment, and Public Works Director Greg Muhonen. With their help, the pro- Estes Park, Colorado 80517. This is your posed site near the Visitor Center was se- opportunity to honor all those who have served in our nation’s military by buildlected. After receiving preliminary aping a monument we can all be proud of proval from the Parks Advisory Board and the town’s PUP Committee, the proj- for many years to come.

Do You Know The Veteran Of The Week?

The veteran pictured last week was Jim White. This week’s veteran was in the Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970.

He served a tour in Vietnam with the 26th Marines from October 1966 to November 1967 and was wounded in May 1967. He’s an accomplished author (or as he puts it–a “veteran writer”) with a number of novels, short stories, articles and poems to his credit, not to mention the fact he's currently the commander of American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park.

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A Seed To Start From “Play is the work of the child. ” Maria Montessori Can you recall elementary school and your first grade teacher? In mid1940s upstate New York, twenty-one of us sat in separate desks fixed to the floor, facing front. Mrs. Schlosser drilled us daily in basic spelling and simple mathematics. Recess, unrelated to classroom activity, was an alltoo-brief respite of unsupervised running, yelling, shoving, pulling pigtails and burning off accumulated energy common to six-year olds obliged to sit too long in docile silence. We innocents accepted our lot, ignorant (as was our teacher) of Maria Montessori and her pioneering work in education. Voyager Montessori School in Estes Park, celebrating its first anniversary this month, knows how to blend work and play for children.

“The task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility and evil with activity. ” Montessori (1870-1952) stressed the development of initiative in children through practical play. She envisaged children as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportively choreographed, multi-age environment. Her approach valued multiple dimensions of the child: physical, spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive.

“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed. ” The Montessori Method, as it came to be known, impelled children to grow at their own pace through age-appropriate activities involving exploration, manipulation, order, repetition, abstraction and communication, all in support of the development of reasoning, imagination and creativity.

“The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, ’The children are now working as if I did not exist.’”

Lorin and Ryan Nevius founded Voy-

Radon Awareness Program Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, invisible, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air, but which can reach harmful levels when trapped in buildings. Radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. The risk of developing lung cancer comes from breathing radon gas that seeps undetected into your home from the soil through foundation cracks, dirt floors, loose fitting pipes, slab joints or block walls.

Every house is different. Only individual testing can determine if your home may have a radon problem. Measuring radon levels in your home is simple and inexpensive. Plan to attend the radon awareness program on September 12, 2017, at the Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room, from noon to 1:00 p.m. to learn more about radon and receive a short-term radon test kit to test your home. Pre-registration is required by contacting Karen Crumbaker at Colorado State University Larimer County Extension at (970) 498-6003 kcrumbaker@larimer.org or register online at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4fabab2b aafc1-radon

ager Montessori School on Highway 7 in August 2016, two months after daughter Kaia was born. At CalPoly in San Luis Obispo, CA, Lorin studied child development and Ryan architecture; they also spent time in Vietnam and then Italy for Lorin’s Montessori certification.

“Montessori spoke to me, ” says Lorin, after a college internship changed her desire to be public elementary school teacher.

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.”

“We needed a location both for community benefit and personal needs—our zest for outdoor life, ” says Ryan. “We looked at sites all over country and made the decision to come to Estes, arriving in late 2015. We were looking for an ‘incubator’ space, and found it in April 2016.

Voyager Montessori School quickly took shape and began enrolling students ages six through twelve.

“Growth comes from activity, not from intellectual understanding.”

Voyager’s mission is “to provide quality Montessori education in an environment which fosters a child’s love of learning and a respect for self, others, the commu-

nity, and the world. ” A typical school day runs 8:00-3:30 and includes two three-hour work cycles. A single cycle is ideal for focus, distraction, refocus and a break.

“All it takes is finding a child’s genuine interest and capitalizing on that,” says Lorin. “Follow the interest, cater to the need. The joy you see in a kid’s eyes makes it all worth it. ” “As soon as children find something that interests them they lose their instability and learn to concentrate.”

One example of capitalizing on a child’s interest began with the question, “Where does Estes Park get its drinking water? ” This led to emails, field trips, interviews and more. “The kids are in charge, and I am silent,” says Lorin. “The child’s development is key. We want an environment appropriate for 6-12 year-olds, and we constantly ask ourselves how to help a child change vocabulary from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’t….. yet. ’” “These words reveal the child’s inner

needs: ‘help me do it alone.’”

Parents report benefits of the Montessori method to their children. Dmitri says: “I attribute a lot of my own success to my teachers and mentors. Lorin is a good role model for my son. Her thirst for knowledge and love is contagious. He always liked reading, but now he likes it by himself. He’s made great progress in mathematics and is ahead of where I would expect. He is more independent and sets his own schedule, makes his own decisions. For us it’s a good match.”

“Children become like the things they love.”

Talia has seen great progress with her children. “I looked at a lot of possibilities for them, and couldn’t be happier with Montessori education. It’s exactly what my kids need. ” “Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.”

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‘THE LITTLE FOXES THAT SPOIL THE VINES’…IN RAISING OUR CHILDREN Last week, I shared how much I enjoy ‘little foxes’. I am not alone. ‘Residents’ at the Nebraska Center for Women, at York, enjoy ‘escaping’ from thinking about where they are each spring by gathering along a fenced side of the prison to watch a nearby fox den to enjoy the antics of small fox ‘kits’ born that spring. I know also that many tourists visit a fox den near one of the entrances of Rocky Mountain National Park. So, to many, ‘little foxes’ are pleasant. However, grape growers seeing ‘little foxes’ ruin their vines, are devastated. Small wonder, then, that Solomon used the ‘little foxes’ to warn of small things that can impact, even ruin, our relationships and devastate caring families.

Family counselors warn us that Satan has a two-pronged plan to attack the family. First, he tries to break up marriages. Secondly, he tries to weaken or destroy parent-child relationships.

We know that, in both, he has had a great deal of success, judging by the broken marriages and the children that grow up in dysfunctional families. Read any newspaper and note the many items that tell stories of ‘acting-out’ youth who destroy their lives or those of others. Who is largely responsible for these troubled youth? Most often, parents who fail to raise them to respect themselves, their parents, and others in society. So, what are ‘little foxes’ that hamper our children and bring pain to many?

One ‘little fox’ that many let hamper their parenting is ‘busy-ness’. One child, as he walked away after another failed attempt to share something with a parent, said “All I ever get is a ‘busy signal’”. How about children in our families? Are we too busy to spend quality time with each child weekly? ‘Focus on the Family’ estimates that the average amount of time most fathers spend with each child in his family each week is ’fifteen minutes’. No wonder many look elsewhere for answers and companionship.

A second ‘little fox’ spoiling ‘vines’ is an ‘overly-critical’ spirit. A little boy signing up for school for the first time, when asked his name, replied, “Johnny Quit”. The teacher soon discovered that he heard ‘Johnny, quit!’ so often that he thought it was his name. Mental health experts tell us that everyone, especially every child, needs to receive eight compliments for every negative comment in order to develop strong self-esteem.

A third ‘little fox’ is ‘disinterest’. Parents not interested in their children’s activities greatly discourage their desire to do well and succeed. One teenager, a star on his high school football team, sadly shared with his dad that he had not attended one game to see him play all year. His dad promised to be there for the championship game. As the game began the boy was thrilled to see his dad in the stands. However, that was short-lived. Two business associates showed up and his dad glanced in his son’s direction, and left the stadium. The parent who cares about his child, cares about his interests.

The last ‘little fox’ is a ‘lack of affection’. A book out of Canada tells the story of a mother who, during even difficult stages of raising her son, always would let him know: “I’ll love you forever.

I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living, my baby you will be!” Our children need to hear: “I love you!” “You’re special!” “I’m glad you’re mine!”

Let’s be sure we consciously drive off any ‘little foxes’ that hamper our raising of children that bring honor to themselves, their family, and glory to our God. Bob

Monday, August 14 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans, Cookie Tuesday, August 15 Raspberry ham, Potatoes au gratin, Corn, Brownie Wednesday, August 16 Hot hero sandwich, Pasta salad, Fruit wedges, Cake Thursday, August 17 Sweet and sour pork, Rice, Egg roll, Stir-fry vegetables, Cookie bar Friday, August 18 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cobbler

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10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s Disease Free program offered at the Senior Center According to the Alzheimer’s Association, memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts.

Katie Fahrenbruch, M.Ed., Regional Director of the Northern Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will present a free program on Monday, August 14 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please call or stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, to sign up.

According to Katie, “Early diagnosis often helps with planning, treatment, and

affords the opportunity to participate in clinical trials.” Consultation with a physician is recommended if any early warning signs are present, as an assessment can rule out treatable conditions whose symptoms may mimic dementia.

For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, please visit their website at www.alz.org or call (970) 472-9798 for the office in Fort Collins.

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

Act F.A.S.T. - Strokes 101

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the University of Colorado Health Aspen Club are collaborating to offer a free program on Tuesday, August 15 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. The program will be presented by Dr. Gerald McIntosh and the UCHealth Stroke Prevention Team. Call or stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, to sign up.

Believe it or not, 80% of strokes are preventable, according to the UCHealth Stroke Prevention Team. Attendees of this program will learn about different types of strokes and how to reduce the chance of having one. Dr. McIntosh and his team will also talk about how to rec-

ognize symptoms, the importance of taking immediate action, and what advance treatment options are available.

If you are interested in learning more about 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 Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division at (970) 586- 2996 or stop by the Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or visit the website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Senior Center To Host Open Meeting On Via’s Transportation Services In Estes Park

Via Mobility Services will host an open meeting on Thursday, August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

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meeting is three-fold: Current riders are encouraged to attend and give feedback on how the service is working for them and changes they might like to see. Potential riders are welcome to come and learn about Via’s services, ask questions, and sign up if they are interested. Finally, the meeting is an opportunity for anyone else in the community who would like to learn about Via, especially local organizations and agencies who might refer services to community members.

For more information on Via Mobility Services, please visit their website at www.viacolorado.org, email info@viacolorado.org, or call (303) 447-2848.

America’s Largest Outdoor Juried Sculpture Show & Sale

Gary Owens Free Performances At YMCA Of The Rockies On Sunday, August 13, Gary Owens will be the guest performer for the 10:00 a.m. worship service in Hyde Chapel, at the YMCA of the Rockies. He will also perform at 7:00 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. The performance is free and open to the public.

Gary Owen is one of America’s most well known ventriloquists. He is a multi-talented performer who has entertained numerous well-known national and international organizations with clean, comedy fun. Gary’s ventriloquist show is jampacked with a variety of hilarious critters and characters that include plenty of audi-

ence participation. Corporate, convention and cruise audiences alike give this act double thumbs up for being 100% entertaining!

To learn more about Gary Owens and his art, visit garyowencomedy.com/GaryOwenComedy/ This Sunday service and concert are a part of the Chapel Ministry’s 2017 Summer Worship Fest program. Learn more about the YMCA Chapel Ministry and 2017 Summer Worship Fest at http://ymcarockies.org/wpcontent/uploads/2017/05/2017-WorshipFest-Poster.pdf

Over 2,000 sculptures by 160 jury-selected artists

Saturday, AUGUST 12 Sunday, AUGUST 13 9:30 am-6:00 pm

9:30 am-4:30 pm

$7 per adult, 14 & Under Free • NO PETS except service animals.

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

Aug. 11 – Aug. 18, 2017

EVENTS

Aug. 12: Neil Whitlock. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 7-10pm

Mon. & Wed. at 5:30pm Sat. at 9am.

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

Aug. 11: Hot Cars, Cool Nights.

Vintage cars, live music and more. West Elkhorn Ave. 5-9pm

Aug. 13: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. The Other Side. 10am-1pm

Aug. 12: Foam Roller Workshop.

Estes Park Yoga. 2-3:30pm

Aug. 13: Jon Pickett Acoustic Brunch.

The Rock Inn. 11am-2pm

Aug. 12: Yoga in the Park. Baldwin Park. 11am-12pm

Aug. 13: John & Bill Mckay. Folk.

Fajita Rita’s. 4-7pm

Aug. 13: Daoist Lecture & Tai Chi Class. Dao House. 8:30-10am

Aug. 13: Great Blue. Acoustic Duo. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm

Aug. 14: Feathered Friends Class for Kids. Wild Child. 10-11:30am

Aug. 13-14: Cowboy Sing-Along with Brad Fitch. Bond Park. 7-8pm

Aug. 14-15: Downtown History Walking Tours. Bond Park. 8-10am

Aug. 14: Estes Park Jazz Big Band Concert. Performance Park. 7-9pm

Aug. 15: Free 5K Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm

Aug. 14-16: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Aug. 9: Summer Enchanted Evenings.

Estes Park History. Baldpate Inn 7-8pm

Aug. 15: Jon Pickett Acoustic Happy Hour. Ed’s Cantina. 3-5pm

Aug. 17: Paint N’ Sip Estes Park.

Hollywood’s Dance Bar. 6:30-8:30pm

Aug. 15: David Bingaman. Folk. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-8pm

Aug. 11: Book Signing w/ Erik Stensland. Trail Ridge Store. 2-4pm

Aug. 12: Rocky Mountain Half Marathon. Cheer or run! Start and finish on the Lake Estes Trail. 6am Aug. 12-13: Estes Park Wine Festival.

Sip Colorado wines with vendors and live music. Bond Park. 11am-5pm Aug. 12-13: Colorado Senior Pro Charity Rodeo. Buckin’ Bulls and Broncos. Fairgrounds. 3-6pm Aug. 14: Monday Artisans Market.

George Hix Riverside Plaza. 10am-5pm Aug. 17: Estes Park Farmers Market.

Bond Park. 8am-1pm

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Aug. 11-12: Crua Outdoors Pop-Up Shop. EP Events Complex. 10am-5pm

Aug. 15: Lip Sync Battle. The Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Aug. 11: Prairie Scholars. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4:30-6:30pm

Aug. 17: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Aug. 11: Onsight Night Bouldering Competition. Mountain Shop. 6-9pm

Aug. 17: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Aug. 11 & 18: Silent Film Festival.

Piano & movies. Park Theatre. 4:30pm

Aug. 17: Estes Park Village Band.

Performance Park. 7-9pm

Aug. 11 & 18: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Aug. 17: DJ AKR4A. Fajita Rita's.

10:30pm

Aug. 11 & 18: Open Music Jam. Coffee on the Rocks. 5:30-8:30pm

Aug. 17: International Nights. DJ. Lonigans. 10:30pm

Aug. 11-12 & 18: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Aug. 18: Jay Roemer. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4:30-6:30pm

Aug. 11-12 & 18: Table, A Culinary Journey. The Stanley. 6:30pm

Aug. 18: Dressage Horse Show. Estes Park Fairgrounds.

Aug. 11-12, 16 & 18: Karaoke.

Lonigans. 9pm Aug. 11-13 & 17-18. Live Music at Barlow Plaza. 5:30-7:30pm Aug. 12: Mountain Town Rockers.

Classic Rock. Elk Meadows Lodge. 710pm

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

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

Call for details. 970-586-1206.

Aug. 11-13: Bighorn Basics. Sheep Lakes. 10:30-11am Aug. 11-18: Discovery Hikes for Kids.

Moraine Park Discovery Ctr. 9:30-11am Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for details: 970-586-3262.

Aug. 6: From Meadow to Treeline: Bus Educational Adventure. 8-11am

EXHIBITS Aug. 11-18: Fine Art Paintings.

Earthwood Collections. 10am-9pm

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

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

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EVRPD Finishes A Successful Summer Of Sports Programs On July 31, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) wrapped up the last of the summer recreation programs, and the players have a lot to be excited about beyond having more free time.

The action-packed summer of youth sports programs was capped off with trophies and special moments for several teams but all players had a great time, made lasting memories and learned the importance of teamwork. The total number of players for youth sports included 66 youth baseball players, 27 Four-Star Baseball players, 30 CARA Track athletes, and 22 youth tennis lesson participants; adult softball included 18 teams with 321 rostered players, one of the largest levels of participation in recent memory.

Youth Baseball The youth baseball program was made up of two tee ball teams—the Rockies, sponsored by Ingram Drilling, and the Brewers, sponsored by Salud Family Health—and four coach pitch teams— the Rockies, sponsored by Ingram Drilling; the Cardinals, sponsored by New Roots Realty; the Royals, sponsored

by Ojja Family Dentistry; and the Pirates, sponsored by The Wheel. Teams practiced one day per week, had an informal batting practice every Thursday evening and played games on Saturday mornings.

The highlight of the season was EVRPD Night at Coors Field on July 7, a

fundraiser opportunity for the EVRPD Youth Scholarship Fund. Prior to the Rockies game, the youth baseball participants were invited to parade around the perimeter of Coors Field. More than $500 was raised for the fund. Special thanks to our sponsors and amazing coaches: RJ Akers, Mike Balduzzi, Brian Berg, Joe Craeghe, Jimmy Frickey, Jeff Jackson, Justin Kearney, Hannah Legg, and Ty Nagl.

Four-star Baseball

level team.

With the odds against them, both teams performed at a high level all season, finishing as two of the top teams in the league.

The two Estes Valley teams

ended up facing each other in the semifinals on Thursday, Four-star Baseball had two junior-level July 20.

Estes Valley 2 won 10-9 and teams: Estes Valley 1, coached by Jimmy moved on to play a tough La Salle team Nichols, and Estes Valley 2, coached by in the championship.

They fell short, but Matt Bird. The teams were divided up finished second in the tournament and evenly after a pre-season evaluation of third on the season with a final record of each player. Several players had an op11 and 3. Estes Valley 1 finished third in portunity to “play up” since there were the tournament and second on the seanot enough players to form a pee-wee son with a final record of 11 and 2.

EVRPD is very proud of how well both teams performed. Special thanks to the amazing coaches: Jimmy Nichols, Matt Bird, Kevin Ash, Chris Hill, Jeff Klipstein, Mike Klunke, Heather Bird, Jill Nichols, and James Carnell.

Xanterra 100 Years.

Parks & ReYouth Tennis Even though Rocky Mountain National sorts is Park was established in 1915, the park EVRPD offered tennis lessons for chilproud to an- goes back billions of years. In this book dren ten and under. Three instructors atnounce auyou will be able to journey back to the tended an interactive Coach Youth Tenthor Mary rise and fall of the mountains, meet the nis workshop, taught by the National Taylor ancient peoples that traveled through USTA-certified trainers, where the Young, authese majestic mountains to hunt, and coaches received in-depth instruction in thor of discover adventurers like Joel Estes, Abskill development, progressions and Rocky ner Sprague and Enos Mills who became child-centered activities. In addition to Mountain National Park: The First 100 legends over time. teaching how to effectively use the red, Years will be signing her book at the Trail orange and green balls in the developRocky Mountain National Park: The Ridge Store in Rocky Mountain National First 100 Years will take you through how ment of a player, the workshop incorpoPark on Saturday, engineers sculpted Trail Ridge Road and rated athletic development activities, inAugust 12, 2017 stant rally progression for all ages, and the CCC crews from 12:00 p.m. unfun games and drills – including the Top that built trails. til 2:00 p.m.

10 Games Every Coach Should Know.

Explore how Mary Taylor rangers have res- EVRPD held two, six-lesson sessions for Young spent her ages 5 to 10. This was a chance for chilcued lost hikers childhood sumdren to learn to play tennis while having and how remers roaming the a lot of fun. Ten and Under Tennis folsearchers have Colorado Rockies lows almost every other youth sport in tirelessly tried to and spending preserve the frag- that it uses racquets, balls and courts that time at her are sized right for children so that they ile tundra. This grandparents enjoy the game right from the start. The book will be the cabin in Estes kids had a blast this summer, and beginning of your Park. Her love of EVRPD hopes to offer lessons throughexploration into nature and the out the year when the new Community Rocky Mountain outdoors led her Center opens in 2018.

National Park. to a degree in Join Xanterra Parks CARA Track Zoology from & Resorts in welCARA Track is a recreation track proColorado State coming Mary Taylor gram for young athletes ages 3 to 16. The University. She has spent her life devoted Young and begin Estes Park team, led by Head Coach, to wild things in nature and the environ- your journey and your love of this gloriTravis Menghini, and Assistant Coaches, ment. Mary has written 15 books prior to ous park that many of us call home and Caitlin Dudley and Jolene Herbert, conRocky Mountain National Park: The First enjoy on a daily basis. sisted of more than 30 athletes who com-

Author Mary Taylor Young Book Signing At Trail Ridge Store

peted in five track meets this summer.

Two team members—Birch MagleHaberek, four years old, and Bryson Dewey, seven years old—competed at the state meet at Jeffco Stadium. Birch won state champ title in the standing long jump, 100-meter dash, and the 200-meter dash for his age group. Bryson won state champ title in the standing long jump and baseball throw for his age group. Ninety-two personal records were set by team members this season in their track and field events.

In addition, all athletes learned new skills and improved their technique in biweekly 90-minute practices. This was the sixth year of the program, which was started by Ruby Bode Sullivan in 2012; it continues to grow every year. Special thanks to the parents for all of their support, Estes Park News for sponsoring the team, and Estes Park Schools for allowing us to use their track facility.

Adult Softball The summer adult softball league, which included a co-rec and a men’s divisions, wrapped up the season on Monday, July 31.

Teams played eight regular season games with an end-of-season Mountain Classic Tournament. The Co-Rec Tournament was on Saturday, July 29, and the Men’s Tournament was on Monday, July 31. The Disco Biscuits won the Co-Rec Tournament and The Amigos won the Men’s Tournament.

The leagues were fun and competitive, and most importantly, the weather was nearly perfect for the entire summer.

Fall co-rec softball, a new addition to the EVRPD schedule, is just around the corner. Registration starts August 7 with games starting on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. The team registration fee is $350. Visit www.evrpd.com/softball for more information or contact Nolan Oberg at Nolan@evrpd.com.

About Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Established in 1955, the organization’s goals are to plan, direct, organize and implement recreational programs, manage facilities and provide public park and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of the District, an area that encompasses 320 square miles.

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Food For Life: The Power Of Food For Cancer Prevention And Survival Food for Life: The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course Starts August 17. Participants will learn how proper diet can help them prevent and survive cancer.

Estes Park–The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a national nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, particularly good nutrition, and supports higher standards in research, is offering a cooking course designed to help local residents prevent and survive cancer through proper diet and nutrition.

“The single easiest and best thing most of us can do to prevent cancer or its recurrence is to eat right,” says Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., the director of nutrition education for PCRM. “Approximately a third of all cancer deaths in this country are due to poor diet.”

The Rx for better health? It’s a low-fat vegetarian diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, Levin says; they’re naturally low in fat, chock-full of fiber, and filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Cut down on fatty foods and added fats and oils, particularly saturated fats, which have been linked to an increased risk of breast, colon, and prostate cancer. Like-

wise, look for healthy substitutes for dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, which have been implicated in the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancers.

The challenge, Levin acknowledges, is not only to teach people which foods are good for them, but also to show them how to make the foods taste good. Each class centers on important cancer-nutrition topics as local cooking instructor Chazz Glaze guides students through the preparation of tasty and easyto-prepare recipes.

The class details are as follows: August 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer August 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods August 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives September 7, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CancerFighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control For more information about Food for Life: The Power of Food for Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Classes, email Chazz at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com or call (970) 235-1586 (please leave a voicemail).

You are invited to a

Fundraising Dinner!

Dinner!

Darrel Guadarrama Rojas

When: Monday, August 14, 5:00 to 8:00 pm Where: Lake Estes Marina Pavilion Enjoy music along with your Mexican dinner while helping with expenses for a kidney and liver transplant for Darrel Guadarrama Rojas, 13 year old Estes Park School District student.

Your dona ons are welcome For more information, contact: Leonor (970) 227-2941 lconstantin211@gmail.com

Author Of “Hunting Hour” A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery Book Signing Event Internationally published author, Margaret Mizushima, will be signing her Timber Creek K-9 mysteries featuring Deputy Mattie Cobb, her K-9 partner Robo, and veterinarian Cole Walker, at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave., from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on August 19, 2017. Stalking Ground, second in the series which was named a finalist in both the Colorado Book Awards and the International Book Awards, will be available in addition to her new release, Hunting Hour.

Deputy Mattie Cobb and her K-9 partner Robo find a missing girl dead on Smoker’s Hill behind the high school. Before they can catch the killer, another child goes missing—and this time it’s one of Cole Walker’s daughters. Mattie and Robo must rush to hunt down the kidnapper before they’re too late in Hunting Hour, the third installment in critically acclaimed author

Margaret Mizushima’s exhilarating mystery series.

“Suspenseful, meticulously detailed… [a] rewarding small-town police procedural.” ~ Publishers Weekly Margaret Mizushima is the author of the Timber Creek K-9 mystery series, which includes Killing Trail, nominated for an RT Reviewer’s Choice Award for best first mystery; Stalking Ground, finalist for a 2017 Colorado Book Award; and Hunting Hour. She has a background in speech pathology and practiced in an acute care hospital and her own rehabilitation agency.

Currently, she balances writing with assisting her husband with their veterinary clinic and Angus cattle herd.

She lives on a small ranch in Colorado where she and her husband raised two daughters and a multitude of animals.

¡Están invitados a una cena para recaudar fondos!

Darrel Guadarrama Rojas

Cuando: Lunes, 14 de Agosto, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Donde:

Lake Estes Marina Pavilion

Disfrute de música y una cena mexicana mientras ayude con gastos de transplante de riñón y hígado para Darrel Guadarrama Rojas, 13 años

Sus donaciones serán bienvenidas Para más información, póngase en contacto con: Leonor (970) 227-2941 lconstantin211@gmail.com

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Elegant Dining To Benefit Estes Valley Meals On Wheels August 25

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potatoes; second course – watermelon & arugula salad with cucumber, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, & raspberryrhubarb vinaigrette; third course – fresh tagliatelle pasta with oregano, parsley, lemon, roasted garlic, shaved parmesan, bell pepper coulis, & extra virgin olive oil; fourth course – grilled buffalo top sirloin with sautéed sweet corn, grilled scallions, crispy bacon lardons, braised shallots, oven roasted tomatoes, & burgundy-basil jus; final course – palisade peach tart with pickled cherries, mascarpone, tarragon, caramel, & lavender-pistachio brittle.

Event sponsorships are available, for donations varying from as little as $10 to $5,000 or more. So far, sponsors include Estes Park Medical Center, Snowy Peaks Winery, OtterCares Foundation and Estes Park News. Additionally, Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village and Morrison Community Living are covering almost all expenses for this fundraising banquet except wholesale food costs.

There will be an opportunity for guests to make a gift or pledge at the banquet, as well.

For more information, contact Dr. McLemore at Crossroads, 970.577.0610, tim@crossroadsep.org, Carey Stevanus at Good Samaritan, 970.577.7700, ext. 111, or Julie Lee at Good Samaritan, 970-5777700, ext. 101.

Mountain Top Preschool And Childcare Accepting Applications For 2017-18 Preschool Classes

Village Thrift Shop

Across from the fairgrounds, the Event Center & the Silver Route Shuttle Stop

1138 Manford Avenue Estes Park CO 80517 970-586-1610

LOTS OF PARKING!

“Fine Dining with a Purpose” – August 25, 2017 A fundraising banquet set for Friday, August 25, will help Estes Valley Meals on Wheels acquire equipment for safe food preparation and storage. An elegant five-course meal for up to 80 persons will be prepared and served by Chef Max Humbrecht of Morrison Community Living, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan – Estes Park Village.

The banquet will be preceded by a cheese and wine reception at 5 p.m.

Cost is $200 per person, with reservations required by Monday, August 14.

Reservations may be made by contacting Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, 970.577.0610, tim@crossroadsep.org, Carey Stevanus at Good Samaritan, 970577-7700, ext. 111, or Julie Lee at Good Samaritan, 970-577-7700, ext. 101.

“We like to describe this fun experience as ‘Fine dining for a great cause,’” said Rev. Dr. Tim McLemore, Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry. “This equipment will help Estes Valley Meals on Wheels get off to a strong start when Crossroads begins coordinating the program starting January 2018, and we are excited to be working with Good Sam and Morrison Community Living.”

The menu includes: first course – smoked trout chowder with horseradish, thyme, celery, leeks, Yukon gold & sweet

Monday — Saturday 10 - 4

Greetings Estes Park families and friends, My wife, Jodi, and I wanted to take a moment to address some rumors that have circulated in the community.

Initially, let me say that Mountain Top Preschool and Child Care is not closing.

Our lease, with the current building owner is about to expire, so we have decided to purchase the property. This is the only foreseeable change, and it has nothing to do with the daily operation of our child care and educational programs.

The announcement that we are closing, was made by a third party, who has no involvement in the operation of our business. They also have no knowledge of our intentions, or any authority to speak or act on behalf of Mountain Top Preschool and Child Care.

We have recently confirmed our continued involvement, with the Estes Park school district, to provide preschool, educational services at our center. We are currently accepting applications for our fall class.

I am sorry for any concerns or confusion that these rumors have caused. We are taking steps to address the matter, so that similar issues do not arise in the future. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Jodi or me, to discuss the matter.

As always, thank you for your support and involvement! We are truly blessed to have such an amazing group of children and families involved in our center! We look very forward to continuing to serve you and your children!

God bless, John and Jodi Ayotte

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Meet The Buyer!

Attention all local vendors, artists and authors! Xanterra Parks & Resorts is having the second Meet The Buyer event!

Xanterra is looking for locally made, unique, and good quality products, to offer for sale in the Trail Ridge Store at the top of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Now you have the opportunity to Meet The Buyer and talk with them face to face!

Xanterra Parks & Resorts is planning the next Meet The Buyer event on August 14, 2017. We will have a buyer present at our Estes Park location from the hours of 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to meet and learn about your product, and the potential of buying and incorporating your product into our assortment for the 2018 season.

Categories we are interested in from Local Vendors and Artisans are: Locally made Rocky Mountain souvenirs; tee-shirts, mugs, etc.

Handcrafted pottery, carvings, paintings, gifts and jewelry Handcrafted local candies, jams, jellies, and snacks We will be scheduling 20 minutes for each appointment. Please bring a selection and details about your product, wholesale pricing, and information on your business or an artist bio, with you to your appointment. We will be meeting in the Xanterra Parks & Resorts employee cafeteria for the August 14, 2017 event, 945 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado 80517 If you are unable to attend this event we

Monitored Weed Drop-Off August 26th Keep pulling and bagging those noxious weeds!

Now is the time to remove mature weeds that contain seeds that will be next year’s – and many more years – weeds. A Monitored Weed Drop-off will be held Saturday, August 26 from 9:00 to noon located north of the Waste Management transfer station (across from Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ) at 666 Elm Road. ELSA (Estes Land Stewardship Association) volunteers will be on hand to answer weed questions and unload your bags. Bring in your weeds – no slash, pine needles, trash – in paper yard bags for free disposal. Please remove/shake off dirt from plant roots. Unauthorized drop-offs at this location are considered theft of services. Weeds and trash can be disposed of year-around at Waste Management for a fee. No bags of non-weed materials will be accepted at this event. Paper yard bags are available for purchase at local hardware stores. These events are being made possible with the support from ELSA, the Town of Estes Park, and Larimer County. Depending on funding/donations a second Monitored Weed Drop-off will be held Saturday, September 23. For more information about ELSA contact elsa.weeds@gmail.com

are planning our last Meet the Buyer event on September 28, 2017. We will be meeting at the Xanterra Parks & Resorts cafeteria in the morning on September 28, 2017 and then moving to the Trail Ridge Store in the afternoon to better facilitate the needs of the various artists.

Please schedule your appointment for either date by contacting Nancy Strong at the information below.

Xanterra Parks & Resorts Rocky Mountain National Park 945 Moraine Avenue Estes Park, Colorado 80517 970-586-2133 nstrong@xanterra.com

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Library Friends & Foundation Express A Book Sale “Thank You”

The Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Annual Used Book Sale earned over $26,000 last weekend. Funds earned from this event directly benefit the Estes Valley Library. This successful fundraising event would not have been possible without the generous support of the residents of the Estes Valley. The Friends & Foundation Board would like to express a “thank you” to everyone for their generous donations of books and materials throughout the year and for attending the three-day event.

Gratitude also goes to the dedicated book-sorter volunteers who work every week at the Library. The board also thanks the members of the Book Sale

Committee, as well as the nearly 150 volunteers who spent part of their weekend setting up at the Estes Park Conference Center ballroom, unloading boxes, arranging the tables, serving as cashiers, and taking down the set-up on Sunday afternoon. A big “thank you” goes to the Town of Estes Park’s Public Works Department, who handled the heavy labor of loading and unloading the boxes that contained tens of thousands of books and other donated items. Thanks also goes to the Ridgeline Hotel for their support of the book sale.

The Library Friends & Foundation are pleased to announce the dates of the next sale. The Holiday Used Book Sale will take place on December 1 and 2 in the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Community Room.

Shoppers will be able to browse among the gently-used items handpicked especially for holiday gift giving. The sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

The Friends & Foundation are seeking new volunteers who may be interested in helping with the book sale and other activities. If you are interested in learning more, contact Sarah Walsh at (970) 586-8116 ext. 835, or by email at swalsh@ estesvalleylibrary.org.

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This Year’s Journey To One Book, One Valley It was a festive Friday evening at the Library recently, as more than 75 attendees gathered for the official unveiling of the 2017 One Book One Valley. The event was to welcome in this year’s winner, “The Distance Between Us,” the critically-acclaimed memoir by Reyna Grande.

Grande’s riveting story recalls a childhood spent torn between two parents and two nations, a story of family separations and bittersweet reunions. The book’s publisher describes it well: “Funny, heartbreaking, and lyrical, ‘The Distance Between Us’ poignantly captures the confusion and contradictions of childhood, reminding us that the joys and sorrows we experience are imprinted on the heart forever, calling out to those places we first called home. ” We encourage you to stop in for your complimentary copy. Read, then share with a friend, family member or neighbor. We’ll convene discussions in October. And we welcome author Reyna Grande to Estes Park on October 12.

The book offers much to reflect upon.

We’ll delve into its themes in coming months. This week, it’s worth reflecting upon the selection process—a very intriguing journey in itself.

When it comes to reading, the phrase “So many books, so little time” is quite appropriate in trying to form a short list of finalists for One Book One Valley. We decided to enlist the experts: the readers in our local book clubs.

Early in 2017, we invited book clubs to identify those special books they felt would be ideal for an all-community

read. Last March, we hosted the Book Club Social, where nearly a dozen clubs nominated titles. That evening, attendees voted upon that list, narrowing it down to five finalists, including “The Distance Between Us”, nominated by Estes Park High School and Eagle Rock School students.

We unveiled the five finalists in April, offering time for the community to delve into the titles before voting commenced.

This year’s voting featured an expanded use of technology, including an in-library voting kiosk. And a longer voting period: the full month of May. We asked everyone voting to select their top pick, then to rank the other four titles in terms of preference. While votes were close among titles, it turns out that “The Distance Between Us” won in both metrics. Of the total 443 votes cast, it received the most number-one votes, and also earned top place in the total favorability ranking.

Our tech team built in processes to assure accuracy. The online voting forms randomized the title lists, so no book would get a subtle advantage/disadvantage by always being first/last. The system monitored IP addresses and utilized computer cookies to assure each vote was cast and tallied correctly—all courtesy of the convenience of modern technology.

It’s been an exciting journey already this year that brought us to this moment.

And now, we look forward to many thoughtful community conversations as we embark on the inspiring narrative of Reyna Grande’s “The Distance Between Us.”

Loving Our Corner Of The World To the Editor, I think we all sometimes get bogged down thinking about what is wrong or what needs improvement in our town, but I think if we look around us, there are just so many positive things happening in our town. It’s nice to focus on them sometimes. I’ll list a few of what my family and I consider some of the great positive things in our town. We have a skilled and well-functioning Town administration and staff that are working towards a better future for us all. There is significant new free parking available in our downtown. The shuttle system is getting better and better. Our new Community/Senior Center is on track for opening in January. The rebuilding of Fish Creek Road and its wonderful pedestrian trail is progressing nicely and should be finished soon. The new artwork on the utility boxes is creative, fun and beautiful. The light show in the 36 tunnel downtown is so cool, it stops people in their tracks. There are some nice new restaurants and fun bars for all to enjoy.

The downtown flowers are amazing this

year. The Moraine Ave. bridge (with space for a much needed future pedestrian underpass) project is moving forward. The recently completed Dry Gulch road improvements, trail and new 34 underpass are great. The upgrades to MacGregor Ave. with its nice sidewalk is a solid improvement. The Arts District is doing great work supporting the local art scene and the First Friday Art events (hosted by many Estes Park area venues) are great fun and a big hit! And we are now celebrating 100 years as the Town of Estes Park – how cool is that! I could go on and name many more. I just want to say that my family rejoices in seeing all these new positive things happening in our exciting little town. My family and I just want to thank everyone who is working so hard in so many ways to keep making our little corner of the world better for all of Estes Park (visitors and locals alike). Thank you, thank you and thank you!

Sincerely, Ron Wilcocks, Estes Park

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Youth and Family Events Pentel International Children’s Art Exhibition Now through August 21 The Library is host to this touring exhibition of acclaimed art created by children ages 3 through 15. Nearly 100 multinational pieces are on display, having been chosen from among tens of thousands of entries. This nationallytouring exhibit is co-sponsored by the Library and the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park.

Outdoor “Bug Storytime” for Ages 0-6 Saturday, August 19, 10:30-11:00 a.m., Community Garden The Library hosts five storytimes each week to help instill early literacy skills in babies and toddlers ages 0 to 6. On August 19, storytime takes a field trip to the Estes Valley Community Garden at Stanley Park. That morning’s stories will invite children and their parents to imagine the lives of our ever-present neighbors: bugs. No registration necessary.

Discover Your Roots: Genealogy DNA and Your Family Tree Saturday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DNA testing is the newest tool helping the word discover our human connections through family histories and origins. This full-day session, with a break for on-your-own lunch, explores the details of DNA so that participants can learn how to take their own research and findings and discover family connections. Led by professional genealogy researcher Deena Coutant. Advance registration required at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Ancestry Database Available at Library Ancestry is the world’s premier resource in tracing family history. The database contains billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, oral histories, indexes and more, all spanning from the 1500s to the 2000s. Ancestry Library Edition is available anytime in the Library’s Computer Commons or on your personal device while using Library wi-fi.

Reading and Literacy Events “The Distance Between Us” is 2017s One Book One Valley Copies of the book now available.

Reyna Grande’s critically-acclaimed memoir “The Distance Between Us” was the top choice among community votes for this year’s One Book One Valley. Library cardholders may stop by the Library to pick up a copy to read in preparation for this October’s season of special events and discussions. Among the highlights this fall will be an author visit by Reyna Grande on Thursday, October 12.

A full roster of events will be announced in early September.

Brown Bag Read-Aloud: Pioneer Tales Tuesday, August 15. 12:00-1:00 p.m., Outdoor Story Garden Library staff and special guests will invite listeners of all ages to time-travel back in history for a riveting assortment of “Pioneer Tales”. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch, or their needlework, while relaxing in the Story Garden at the Library’s northwest corner. Chairs available, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

Satisfy Curiosity: Lifelong Learning Summer Solar Eclipse Drop-In Monday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Library Lawn

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.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Estes Park Al-Anon

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 6:45-7:45 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept. - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2415.

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

Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2013 701 Elm Rd. 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.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

The community is invited to visit the Library on August 21 and receive a pair of special glasses to view the day’s solar eclipse. Library visitors that day will learn fun facts about different kinds of eclipses and how this month’s event will not recur for U. S. observers again until 2024.

Tech Literacy New Workshop: 3D Models and 3D Printing Wednesday, August 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Computer Commons This all-new workshop explores how a 3D printer knows what to print. Participants will learn the basics using a modeling program to create a unique game piece (think “Monopoly Game house”).

Students’ designs will then be made using the Library’s 3D printer. Attendees should have intermediate computer skills, but no previous 3D printing skills are necessary. Space is limited. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Health Literacy: Make Informed Decisions New Advanced Directives Discovery Packs Available Anyone who has not yet completed his or her advance directives has an opportunity to learn more about the process through a new Library resource. Advance Directives Discovery Packs are a multimedia kit containing background information on end-of-life care planning,

sample forms, suggestions on how to have conversations with loved ones, along with helpful books and DVDs. The kits are available for a three-week check-out to Library cardholders.

Building Successful Enterprises: Successful Nonprofits Online Help for Grant Seekers The Library provides access to two major online databases designed to help local nonprofits seeking grants for their projects. The Foundation Directory Online contains information on over six million grants. The Colorado Grants Guide is especially designed for Colorado grant-seekers. An overview of these resources is available by scheduling a Book-A-Librarian appointment.

Both databases can be accessed inside the Library at estesvalleylibrary.org/research.

Friends & Foundation Book Sales Thursday Farmer’s Market Book Sale Cart Every Thursday through September, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Bond Park While the Library’s annual Summer Book Sale concluded last Sunday, shoppers still have a weekly opportunity to browse gently-used books at bargain prices. The Library Friends & Foundation host a book-sale cart each Thursday at the downtown Farmer’s Market.

All purchases help raise funds to support Library programs and services.

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The Estes Park Village Band will perform its final summer concert on Thursday, August 17. The free concert, part of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park’s Thursday Night Live Concert Series, will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Performance Park on west Elkhorn Ave. The concert will feature a mixture of marches and lighter selections for band.

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the outdoor concert. The concert will be performed, rain or shine.

This is the band’s 35th year of performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors. Sharing the conducting duties for Thursday’s program will be Loren Johnson, Jeff Klintberg, Bob Latchaw and Chuck Varilek.

Varilek will begin the concert with Henry Fillmore’s circus march, “Go.� “Deir In De,� a traditional Irish lullaby will be next on the program, followed by Randall Standridge’s “Danse Carnivale.�

Johnson will direct the band on P. Marquina’s “Espana Cani.� Scott Anderson will then be featured as vocal soloist on “You Raise Me Up.� The band will continue with “The Homefront: Musical Memories of World War II� featuring great songs including “Thanks For The Memories,� “I’ll Be Seeing You� and “The White Cliffs Of Dover.�

Klintberg will then take over directing the band, beginning with “Don’t Cry For

Me Argentina� featuring Jan McCownErtl as vocal soloist. He will also lead the band on Estes Park resident Jerry Brubaker’s arrangement of “Suite From Hamilton.�

Bob Latchaw will next direct the band on another of his compositions, “Air And Allegro.�

Varilek will once again take the podium, beginning with a Karl King circus march, “The Walking Frog.� “Travelin’ Music,� a Robert Sheldon composition based on the well-known “Arkansas Traveler� is next on the program. The Village Band will conclude the concert with John Philip Sousa’s march, “The Diplomat.�

The Village Band has received a Community Service Grant from the town of Estes Park the past several years, starting in 2002. Some of the music performed at this concert was purchased through the grant awards.

The Estes Park Village Band is a community band made up of musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. New members are always welcome to perform with the band. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the new Estes Park High School bandroom. The band will be on a short hiatus until November.

For more information contact Chuck Varilek at 586-8776.

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Estes Park Jazz Big Band To Feature Jazz Vocalists At Final Summer Concert

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band will present a evening concert featuring three Estes Park vocalists on Monday, August 14 starting at 7:00 p.m. The free concert will be held at Performance Park, Estes Park’s beautiful outdoor performance facility located on west Elkhorn Avenue.

Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Chuck Varilek will direct the local jazz band which is in its 25th year of providing music for Estes Park residents and visitors.

Featured vocalists on this concert will be: Jan McCown-Ertl, Ron Ball and Loren Johnson, accompanied by the Jazz Big Band.

McCown-Ertl will be featured soloist on “Summertime� and “Route 66.� Ball will sing “I’ve Got You Under My Skin� and “The Days Of Wine And Roses.�

Johnson will be featured on “Wah! Hoo!�

The Jazz Big Band will perform several instrumental selections including: Cole Porter’s “Night And Day,� Henry

Mancini’s “Peter Gunn Theme,� Duke Ellington’s “I’m Beginning To See The Light� and Eddie Haywood’s “Canadian Sunset.�

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band is made up of musicians from Estes Park and surrounding communities. . The band is a past recipient of a Community Service grant funded by the town of Estes Park.

Some of the music that will be performed at the concert was purchased through

the grant program.

For more information about the band or the concert, please contact Chuck Varilek at 970-586-8776.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, August 15 at the US Bank in the George Hix Room. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 586-9633.

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Bunny Business In Estes Park

By: Chris Bruell

Two Estes Park businesses had bunnies on site last week, one happily and one not so happily.

It all started when Community Service Officer Vance Lipsey saw a young rabbit run into the street and under the tire of a car waiting for the light.

Lipsey stopped the car, but then the rabbit went down Elkhorn. Trying to keep it out of the street, he reports that he followed it in and out of a t-shirt shop and up the back stairs into Macdonald Book Shop.

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According to book shop owner Paula Steige, Lipsey ! ! ! ! was in hot pursuit making every effort to catch the bunny with his bare hands, following it throughout the store, into the office area, and up the stairs – unsuccessfully. The stowaway rabbit got to spend the night and the next morning at the book shop.

In the afternoon, a small cage was placed on the floor. The bunny was in there eating lettuce when it spotted employee Claudia Hook coming to close the door. At that, the rabbit shot out and took refuge under the back desk.

Enter employee Pam Meylor. She made a “bunny barrier� out of (you guessed it) --books, and coaxed the book-loving bunny out the back door. It was last seen hopping down the steps, pausing to look back, but customer John Bruell was standing in the

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Meanwhile, on the other side of Elkhorn Avenue at Estes Silver and Gold, owner Larry Pierce has them until I got back,� said Pierce. years in the store. Pierce says that Iggs been teaching Binny the Bunny to stay in the store. A Holland Lop with long ears, loved to be petted and would never leave Visitors to Estes Silver and Gold at 153 one-year-old Binny is occasionally allowed out of his cage to visit with customers. A the premises.

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Summer Ballet Renaissance

Estes Park based nonprofit Ballet Renaissance partnered again this summer with Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County to provide a special ballet program to local Boys & Girls Club participants.

Sponsored in large part by generous support from the Estes Valley Community Fund, the program featured eight weeks of summer ballet classes offered to both boys and girls at the Estes Park Elementary School, which doubles as the local BGCLC clubhouse during summer months.

40 students participated this summer, including 6 boys who had the opportunity to study in a special all boys class.

The season ended with a performance for family and friends on stage at the Estes Park Elementary School, featuring dances the students had learned during their summer classes, including an exciting Super Hero dance performed by the boys. Afterward all enjoyed a cake and sparkling cider reception in celebration of the students and their accomplishments.

Summer Ballet Renaissance classes in partnership with BGCLC also took place in the Loveland BGCLC Clubhouse, where Ballet Renaissance has had the opportunity to help transform the music room into a music and dance room by purchasing and installing a marley covered sprung dance floor and by building portable ballet barres (the room already had mirrors on one wall). Classes in Loveland included both introductory level ballet for Boys & Girls Club participants, as well as more advanced ballet and pointe classes for Ballet Renaissance teen students with previous experience.

Upcoming this fall is the third collabo-

rative performance between Ballet Renaissance and the Oratorio Society of Estes Park (adult choir and symphony), this year scheduled for the weekend of December 15 and 16, on stage at the EP High School auditorium. This new annual collaboration gives students the exciting and enriching experience of performing to live classical accompaniment and is a highlight of the Ballet Renaissance fall season.

Ballet Renaissance is 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

Since 2011 Ballet Renaissance has worked in alliance with Estes Park’s Center Stage School of Dance. Moved by the life and death of young Ayana Fernandez Portillo (December 2006-March 2016), Ballet Renaissance began an additional alliance with Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County last summer 2016. Ballet Renaissance offers year-round ballet classes and performance opportunities to dancers of all ages and experience levels in both Estes Park and Loveland.

For more information about Ballet Renaissance please contact balletren@balletren.org or 970-480-7697.

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The Baldpate Inn Presents It’s 2017 Summer Enchanted Evenings On Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, at 7 p.m., The Baldpate Inn is proud to welcome Brett Meyer as our final museum curator to present as part of our Summer Enchanted Evenings. Brett’s talk will be about the Mace family, the family that founded the Baldpate Inn. His presentation will look at the lives of the founding brothers, Gordon and Charles, as well as their families, to gain a better understanding of how the Baldpate came to be. It will also shed light on to the roles the brothers played in Colorado and the nation as a whole.

Brett is from Chilton, Wisconsin, and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science in Archaeological Studies and a minor in Anthropology. During his time there, he focused on animal remains which cul-

minated in his thesis titled “Faunal Remains as an Indicator of Change in Social Stratification as Pecica Şanţul Mare.”

Following his employment at the Baldpate Inn, he will seek to gain a year of experience before returning to school to pursue a master’s degree in Museum Studies. Upon completion of his master’s program, he hopes to find employment in a history museum where he can pursue his passion every day.

The Summer Enchanted Evenings at the Baldpate Inn, on Highway 7, are held every Wednesday throughout the summer beginning at 7 p.m. There is no charge, and refreshments are provided in the Key Room. The Baldpate Inn would love for you to be able to join them for the talk. If you would like to enjoy a soup and salad buffet for dinner before the presentation, you can call and make reservations at 970-586-KEYS (5397) or call for any other questions about the presentation.

EPWGA Club Championship And Play Of The Day August 8, 2017 Tuesday was the first day of the threeday “Club Championship" event. A total of 18 members participated in this annual tournament, and six members “followed the field.”

The EPWGA “Play of the Day” on Tuesday, August 8 was “Low Net.” Each player’s 18-hole gross score was adjusted for handicap.

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Third Place Tie: Colleen Casey 73 Marianne Casey 73 Second Flight: First Place Tie: Hulda Bachman 72 Bonnie Rumsey 72 Third Flight: First Place Tie: Karen Saucier 78 Bettie Tully 78 Laura Mulder 78 Nancy F. Micek 78 Cindy Minier 78

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Junior Golf 2017 Winds To A Close The Estes Park Junior Golf Program came to a conclusion last week. The annual Linus Tyer Memorial tournament took place on August 2nd. The tournament was a scramble involving two junior golfers and two adults. Linus Tyer was a long-time golfer here in Estes Park and he was a very big supporter of Junior Golf. I would like to pass on a thank you to Carol and Don Cheley for sponsoring the event. All of the participants had a great time, and the winning team was Dylan Jirsa, Don Cheley, Collin Reetz and Jonah Stephens. Following the event and new this year is the Austin Andrews Junior Golf Award to recognize an outstanding junior golfer who demonstrates good etiquette, sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and taking good care of the golf course. The award was given to Brock Freedman. Congratulations Brock for a job well done, and thank you to Austin Andrews for supporting the junior program so many years!

On July 29th, the 14th Annual Nan Ryan invitational to support the Junior Golf program took place at the Lake Estes 9hole course. 128 golfers participated in

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the event, helping the Junior Golf Program raise more than $3,400. Thank you to all of the participants and those who donated to the cause. Most importantly I want to thank Nan Ryan and Maureen Garrity for putting on the event each year and making it fun for all involved. Also, thank you to Andy Morgan at The Dunraven Inn for donating the food for the event, as well as, Tracy and Tisha Goodemote at Caramel Corn Shop for the very tasty caramel corn! Over the past 14 years of the tournament, Nan and her wonderful volunteer staff have raised $29,563 for the junior golfers in this community. What a great group of people!

Now that the junior program is over for the summer, I would like to thank the following individuals for their help in running the program. Dylan Jirsa, Bob Shuler, Austin Logan and Megan Miller did an outstanding job teaching the juniors and helping them develop golf and life skills.

Next up for our junior golfers is the Estes Park High School Boy’s golf team.

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SRA Golf Tournament Results On Friday, July 28, 2017, 24 members and guests of the Estes Park Summer Residents Association (SRA) participated in their annual golf tournament at the 18 hole golf course. The basic format used was a scramble format, with each team consisting of A/B/C/D male and female golfers.

Everyone had a great time, with the weather cooperating beautifully. There were prizes for three of the six teams, as well as several individual prizes. There was a tie for first place, with the tiebreaker being the fewest putts for the round. Since there was also a tie in the tiebreaker, we have dual champions this year. The winning teams, shooting a two under par 69, were Team One consisting of Pete Hogue, Ray Fink, Ben MacTavish & Linda Hogue and Team Five consist-

ing of Von Byall, Dick Daley, Mary Daley & Frank Haines. The third place team (Team Four), at one under par 70, consisted of Bill White, John Duddleston, John Zimmann, & Bob Chamberlain. The long drive awards went to Sean Emmerson winning the men’s contest (hole 9) and Sherry Reilly winning the ladies contest (hole 6). In the closest to the pin contests, it was Bill White taking the men’s prize (hole 7) with Linda Hogue claiming the ladies’ prize (hole 2).

We had a surprise non-playing guest this year in the form of a bear. Fortunately, the bear was in a tree near the putting green and the golf course staff had already cordoned off the area. This gave our participants an interesting photo opportunity in addition the normal fun golf.

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Astronomer To Discuss Perseid Meteor Shower At Old Gallery In Allenspark

Want to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower and do a little stargazing? Then you’ll want to make plans to attend the Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker series this Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at The Old Gallery in Allenspark.

This is the third year of the free speaker series, which is designed to educate and enhance the Rocky Mountain experience for area residents and visitors. Each features a 45-minute presentation by a speaker and a 15minute Q&A opportunity.

Astronomer Leslie Young will discuss The Perseid Meteor Shower on Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m., followed by stargazing (weather permitting). The meteor shower will be at its height that evening.

Dr. Leslie Young received her Ph.D. from MIT in 1994, and has devoted her career to the study of the outer solar system, in particular the dwarf planet Pluto and its surroundings. She worked at NASA Ames Research Center and Boston University, prior to joining the

staff of the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado in 1999. She has worked extensively on the New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt and is thrilled that Pluto did not disappoint.

Rocky Mountain 101 is free to the public, but donations at the events are welcomed. The Old Gallery is a nonprofit organization. It is a center for the community and the arts, offering a wide variety of services and activities for the mountain community. Services include a twicemonthly food bank, Community Closet, monthly Soup Nights, Ladies Book Group, art classes, yoga and tai chi classes and more.

For a complete list of activities visit www.theoldgallery.org.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. It is approximately 20 minutes south of Estes Park and 25 minutes from Lyons. Carpooling to the event is encouraged. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

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Be Smarter Than The Average Bear By: Judi Smith

We live in paradise, and there is a certain amount of responsibility inherent in doing so. If we, as humans, are “smarter than the average bear,” then in all honesty, we must do what we can to protect them from ourselves.

And, if we want to maintain the clean air, clean water and carefree village atmosphere that makes Estes Park so special, we must follow at least some of our forefather’s guiding principles.

We all hear the adage “leave no trace.” applied to national park visitation. However, in many ways, that must also come into play in our daily lives. We cohabit this pristine location with birds, small mammals, raccoons, bobcats, deer, elk, moose and bears. We cannot allow the infiltration of humans to destroy the ecological balance necessary for their survival. Nevertheless, all too often, some people believe human convenience or amusement is worth the risk to animal lives.

When I was a child, feeding “people food” to wild animals was considered harmless. Today we know that encouraging human interaction is not in the animal’s best interest. In pursuing those tasty tidbits we use to tempt them, they may swallow such things as tin can lids and various forms of plastic. If a plastic bag takes 450 years to disintegrate in the landfill, what will that do to an animal?

Of course, the Estes Valley now has wildlife protection laws. They not only forbid easily accessible (and enticing) feeders full of sugar water, they also prohibit trash in bags lying about where animals can access them. This applies to both private and public lands. It is illegal (and immoral) to leave a plastic bag of trash next to a dumpster simply because the appropriate container is full (or locked!). When this happens, more often than not, ravens, raccoons and bears

contribute the contents to our protected open space. (see photograph.) This is not the image we want for our town.

It should also be mentioned here that unauthorized disposal of household trash (landfill or recycling) in someone else’s bin is illegal. Whether private or public bins, the term for this crime is “theft of service.” Our Town bins are for incidental discards while enjoying shopping or festivals. Regular trash service is available curbside (Doering or Waste Management) or at the Transfer Station.

For those trying to avoid trash fees, I believe the fine can be up to $2,500.

Rinsed recyclables are generally not an attractant to animals. Our 24-hour glass only bins at the Event Center / Fairgrounds parking (just below the Transit Shelter) normally remain undisturbed.

Bears love beer, wine, leftover sauces, and pickle juice. Recently, someone placed plastic bags full of unrinsed bottles next to the full container and, as a result, the animals have discovered and damaged the bins. Please rinse all glass and deposit only inside the bin. Hopefully, even the bears will forget in time.

The next meeting of the L W V & Community Recycling Committee is September 6 at 10 a.m. at the Estes Valley Library. The CRC website is www.recycleestes.org and I can be reached at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com.

Dr. Tim McLemore On KREV-LP 104.7 This Saturday Doug Fox interviews Rev. Dr. Tim McLemore, Director of Crossroads Ministry Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 9 a.m., and repeated at 10 a.m. KREV-LP 104.7 FM is community radio for the Estes Valley

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Another Successful Nan Ryan Golf Tourney Several years ago, Sam and Jack Hoover were introduced to golf through the Estes Park Junior Golf Program. They, along with Caleb and Josh Husovich, learned the game with the help of Mark Miller and his staff.

Evidence of the success of the program came on Saturday, July 29, when the four boys teamed up in the 14th annual Nan Ryan Invitational, a tournament that benefits the Estes Park Junior Golf Program.

Not only did the junior team win the Junior Division, but their four-under-par score of 27 bettered the rest of the field.

In addition, Sam Hoover won Junior Long Drive honors, and Jack Hoover won Junior Closest to the Pin and guessed the correct number of tees.

The 14th annual Nan Ryan Invitational was another success, with 32 teams entered, players coming from New Mexico, Longmont, Greeley, Loveland, Arvada and Estes Park. “I’m very excited about this year’s tournament,� said Nan Ryan, organizer of the event. “The proceeds came not only from tournament entry fees, but from many wonderful people who donated. We are

able this year to present the Junior Program with a record $3473, for a total over the past 14 years of $29,563.� “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 Estes Park golf courses. “We are very happy to be a part of this wonderful program,� added Ryan. “Mark and his staff do an outstanding job with the juniors in this area. The money raised helps to buy golf equipment for the junior program participants, assists with scholarships for those who need financial assistance, and helps some players participate in tournaments.�

Thanks go to all participants, especially the eight junior boys who played; to Mark Miller and his staffs at both Estes Park courses; to Maureen Garrity, Annette Gruber and Tony Schetzsle who handled registration; to Megan Miller for doing scoresheets and scorecards; to Judith Praul and Ollie Smith who handled food; to Carol Prince, Bill Shotts and Tandy Brown who kept play moving, and to Frank Zambrano and Larry Miller, course marshals.

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Greg Anderson and his maintenance crew had the golf course in beautiful condition. “The best we’ve ever seen,� said many of the players. Despite predictions of 90% rain all day, there were only a few sprinkles and the cloud cover kept the temperature perfect.

The Women’s Team of Hulda Bachman, Jan Alderman, Candy Sulzbach and Ruth Moser repeated their 2016 victory, while Anthony Ricciardi, Ron Thomas and Rene Archambault won Men’s honors.

Caryn, Jeff and Connor Cahill teamed with Ivan Richmond for Mixed Team honors, while the Hoover and Husavich boys won Junior Team and had lowest overall score.

In the Long Drive contests, Sam Hoover won Junior, Dwight Stein won Mens and Kay Nikolaus won Womens. In the Closest to the Pin Contests, Jack Hoover won Junior, Caryn Cahill won Womens and John Minier won Mens.

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Cahill and Jack Hoover won putting honors in their various divisions, each with seven putts on the four holes.

Thanks to the many businesses, individuals and organizations for their door prize donations: Earthwood Artisans, Mama Rose’s, Claire’s, Kind Coffee, Rock Cut Brewery, Sticks and Stones, El Mex Kal, Massage Center of Estes, iii, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, Aspen and Evergreen, Fall River Jewelry, Macdonald Book Shop and Little People’s.

A special thanks to Don Martin for his kind donations of golf equipment. He made many people very happy!

We greatly appreciate all the special donations, from Annette and Kent Gruber, Lee Kennicke, Marilyn Bradley, Toby Farrell, Bank of Estes Park, Judi Cunningham, Jon and Marsha Sypher, Cheryl and Mike Ignatz, Nancy and John Micek, John and Cindy Minier, Ron and Vivian Gordan, Ron Thomas, Christy Fowler and Maureen Garrity.

And thanks also to all who purchased “I Support Junior Golf � polos and t-shirts.

It all goes to help junior golf.

The 15th annual Nan Ryan Invitational will be played at the Lake Estes Golf Course on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

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Girls Volleyball Team Plans Underway

Great Pets Need New Forever Homes

The Estes Park High School Volleyball Team started two a day workouts on Monday August 7th. The girls will get together from 6-8 and 7-9 p.m. on M, W, F to tighten up skills and work on technique. The team recently attended CSU Team Development camp at Colorado State University. Over the course of four days, the 10 members of the team played 20 sets of volleyball which

amounted to 30 hours of game play.

That’s a lot of volleyball! The girls will participate in a few team bonding activities later in month as well. The first game of the season will be August 24th and the team will travel to Wiggins.

First home game is August 29th vs.

Highland. Games begin at 4 p.m. with Varsity play starting at 7 p.m.

Xander is a six year old lab/shepherd mix. He is 92 pounds and very sweet. He is good with other dogs and children.

Sweet Kemah is about three years old, she is house trained, good with cats and other dogs, however she is deaf. She is very afraid of fast movements so a home without small children would be best.

Kemah runs five miles at the lake every morning and really enjoys that. She is also kennel trained and is an “easy to love� kind of girl.

Diesel is a nine month old Chihuahua/ Italian greyhound mix. He weighs about 11 lbs. He will do best in a home as an only dog or with dogs that are larger than him. He is a very smart guy!

Olivia is a two year old Himalayan mix.

She is scared of children and dogs but loves to be pet and loved on. Her mama died and she needs a new forever home.

Walter the handsome, gray tabby kitty is just two years old. He is very friendly, playful and a happy guy!

Harleigh is a one year old loving sweet kitty. She does well with other cats and would probably adjust okay to a dog friend as well.

Last but not least, there are ten budgies (parakeets) up for adoption, in a variety of pretty colors, both males and females.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet any of these great pets or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Jesus Seminar In The Rockies August 25 & 26 Church as many of us grew up with it in America is generally on the decline. This has been so for more than a generation.

Somehow the “community� provided by “faith communities� isn’t connecting in a meaningful way for more and more people. Something new, perhaps something old, is needed.

Jesus Seminar in the Rockies, Friday evening, August 25 and all-day Saturday, August 26, brings two nationally known contemporary scholars to Estes Park to explore Faith Communities in the 1st and 21st Centuries. Join Sarah Morice Brubaker, PhD and Hal Taussig, PhD as they discuss what made 1st century Christian churches dynamic enough to grow into the world’s largest religion, and

what creative communities of faith are doing today to connect with that same level of attraction and relevance.

Jesus Seminar in the Rockies, a program of Westar Institute, is sponsored by Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies and its Journeys Class. Registration for all three sessions is $60 through August 11 and $75 thereafter. Students may register for $50. Single session registration is also available.

You may register online at www.westarinstitute.org. All sessions are at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park. For more information, email loissumey@gmail.com.

Regarding Stanley Home To the Editor: While it is recognized that the previous home of F.O. Stanley at 415 Wonderview has some local historic value, it is still a private residence in a neighborhood zoned for single family homes. This is not a property that can be used for commercial purposes. It appears the Historic Stanley Home Foundation is making assumptions about the use of this property that is not in keeping with the current zoning.

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Caryl Heersink Caryl married her best friend Richard Heersink on July 29, 1976. They were blessed with nearly 41 years of marriage. She loved spending time with her two children Monica and Derek, and her kitty cats. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife.

Caryl is survived by her husband Richard Heersink, daughter Monica Heersink, son Derek Heersink, daughter-in-law Valerie Moorman, mother Joan Sheeley, brother Steven Sheeley and sister-in-law Karen Sheeley.

She was preceded in death by her father John Sheeley. Caryl spent most of her career working with special needs chil-

dren for the Thompson R2J school district. Through this work, she touched many lives.

Her memorial service was held on Sunday, July 30th at 11 a.m. at Allnutt Funeral Home 2100 N. Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80538. In lieu of flowers, we are asking for donations in the memory of Caryl to support Monica Heersink’s team at the Walk to Defeat ALS in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

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If the intent is to use this single family residence as a community gathering place then the owner must initiate the appropriate procedures and public hearings through the Community Development Department to change the use from residential to commercial and the zoning from E-1 (Estate – 1 Acre) to CO (Commercial Outlying). That should make for some interesting community discussions.

Eric W. Blackhurst

A Good Feeling!

To The Editor: Recently the Town has been busy, busy not only on weekends but throughout the weekdays. I would like to compliment the Community Service Officers (CSO’s) for their talents and courtesy in directing traffic on Elkhorn Ave. It moved very smoothly all the time, especially at the peak times.

So, guess my point is‌no Loop needed.

The National Park has enough visitors and traffic is moving good. The new parking garage is working and it’s a good time for everyone in Estes Park. Have a great summer and thanks for being here.

Pat Newsom Estes Park

Employment Administrative Support

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

We are an environmental company who is dedicated to creating natural, healthy environments. We are currently seeking a like-minded team member to fulfill the high-level support tasks for t he organization.

This position requires strong organizational skills, and a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Team member will need an outgoing and friendly personality when providing service to internal and external customers. Coordination of tradeshow logistics and employee travel are key responsibilities of this role.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 Location: Estes Park, Colorado Position: Year Round

Apply by sending resume and interest letter to careers@biolynceus.com - no phone calls please.

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Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Full Time Executive Director Position Maintenance Supervisor The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC), a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving and responding to the needs of more than 130 nonprofits in the Estes Valley, is seeking a dynamic, innovative, community-oriented Executive Director. This position is responsible for executing the organization’s mission, ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability, managing EPNRC fundraising, programs, services and events, and administering the day-to-day business functions of the office.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a strong background in the nonprofit sector, with at least 3 years of experience as a nonprofit director/program manager; successful track record of nonprofit fundraising and development; grant writing and reporting; a commitment to cultivating and sustaining donors and sponsors and the ability to generate new revenue streams; and history of effective community outreach including the ability to speak personably and effectively to donors, sponsors, members, the general public, nonprofits, businesses, and partners in one-on-one and group presentation settings Salary Hiring Range: $52,000 to $56,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications plus $6,000 bonus in lieu of benefits.

To Apply: please email a resume and a letter of interest in PDF format to epnrc.search.team@gmail.com with “Executive Director Application” in the subject line.

In lieu of phone calls or personal visits, please email any questions to epnrc.search.team@gmail.com. Applications accepted until August 31, 2017or until position is filled. Additional position information and complete job description available at www.epnonprofit.org/ExecutiveDirectorSearch.

EPNRC is an equal opportunity employer.

position is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc.

Must Have experience supervising a team. Hourly Rate $16-00- $18.00 Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

General Maintenance is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Housekeeper Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper, duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have a reliable vehicle.

Hourly rate $12-15 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Front Desk Agent Trout Haven Resorts in Estes Park, Colorado is hiring summer employee’s for a Front Desk/Reservation position. Join a great team in the Colorado Rockies. We're looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working with the public and excel at customer service.

Please apply online www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/ When applying online please use a PC, as mobile devices are not always compatible with this program.

Friendly, energetic person needed to answer phones and do light retail sales in showroom for new local design firm. Hire date is August 7.

Hours will be 10am-5pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Submit resumes to beckyallsup@gmail.com.

YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center

Employment Opportunities!

Seasonal Positions

Fall Off-Season Pay Rate

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Dining Services-wait staff 1 full time position NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50

• Maintenance Tech1 full time position NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50

• Assisted Living Medication Aide (QMAP) 1 Fulltime night position (differential paid) NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50 Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits.

Now Hiring for our Fall Season!

Programs Lifeguards Housekeeping Food Service Guest Services Resident Assistants Preschool Teachers After School Program Leaders Conference Setup & Service Craft & Design Center Instructors Buildings & Grounds Maintenance

From August 19th – November 4th, 2017 Housekeeping, Food Service and Conference Setup and Service On-grounds: $10/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Over Time: $15/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Off-grounds: $15/hour Over Time: $22.50/hour

Room & Board Included!

Year Round Positions • Maintenance Tech - $14-16/hour • Overnight Security Officer - $13-14/hour • Assistant Preschool Director - $14/hour • PM Chef - $13-15/hour • Conference Set-up & Services PM Crew Leader $12/hour • Equipment Manager - $14.50/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Year-round positions offer excellent benefits, including health/dental/life insurance, vacation/PTO, participation in the YMCA retirement plan, other perks & discounts.

www.WorkInTheRockies.org work@ymcarockies.org

Estes Park United Methodist Church is seeking an Adult Choir Director.

Experience with choral direction desired. Music proficiency, dependability & ability to work with others needed. Directs secular and sacred music.

Flexible hours/schedule available.

Submit resume to: 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517 epumc@qwestoffice.net

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JOIN OUR TEAM

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

Accounting Staff Accountant – FT Diagnostic Imaging Mammographer - FT Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

Estes Park Medical Group Registered Nurse – FT Medical Assistant - FT

Looking for a reason to call Estes Park home? If you have work experience in Accounting, Advertising Sales, Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Development, or Customer Service stop in or send us your resume.

Colorado Life Magazine, 1692 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1974, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Hiring creative honest individuals. careers@flagshippublishing.com.

Emergency Department Registered Nurse – FT & PRN

Home Health Care/Hospice LPN Utilization Review Nurse- FT Certified Nurse Assistant - FT Clinical Coordinator RN – FT Office Coordinator - FT

Human Resources Human Resources Representative –FT New Life Center Registered Nurse - FT

Med/Surg Certified Nurse Aide– PRN

Patient Financial Services Director- FT ED Admitting/Registration- PRN Patient Financial Service RepresentativeFT Hospital Receptionist - FT Prospect Park Living Center LPN/Registered NurseFT Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – FT Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – FT Rehabilitation Receptionist – FT Physical Therapist – PRN Quality Case Manager – PRN Coordinator - Temp

Specialty Clinic Certified Ophthalmic Technician - FT Surgical Services Surgical RN – Per Diem

Apply online: www.epmedcenter.com.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RESERVATION SPECIALIST 2 openings for PT YEAR ROUND WINDCLIFF VACATION RENTALS Answers emails & phones, books reservations & checking guests in & out.

Written & verbal communication skills critical. Experience in hospitality a plus. Days/hrs are neg.

Starts at $15/hr Small office with amazing views, fun and friendly team!

Please email resume Lisa@windcliff.com

Now Hiring:

• Hosts • Food Runners • Servers • Bussers • Bar Tenders Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

JOIN OUR TEAM

Director Patient Financial Services Competitive Salary and Benefits

Estes Park Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in beautiful Estes Park Colorado, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.

We provide exceptional patient care through medical/surgical services, obstetrics, 24-hour emergency and ambulance services. Our clinic provides family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, ophthalmology, pediatrics, and more. We also provide long term care to our residents at the Prospect Park Living Center.

If you are an experienced Director of Patient Financial Services looking for a great experience

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com

555 PROSPECT AVENUE ESTES PARK, CO 80517 970-577-4458

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Employment

Delaware North is a world leader in hospitality, food and beverage concessions, premium dining, and entertainment employing 60,000 strong.

We provide competitive wages, a friendly positive work environment, benefits (year-round), and opportunities for growth!

EXPERIENCED TOUR DRIVER NEEDED! Must have vast knowledge of RMNP Ability to travel, have a flexible schedule, and work weekends Must be customer service focused and maintain a professional appearance Previous Driving experience required Must be able to pass required DOT physical, drug and alcohol tests, and back screen Must have exceptional customer service skills and be able to act in a courteous and professional manner at all times, regardless of the circumstances THE RIDGELINE HOTEL IS NOW HIRING: Housekeepers Porters Front Desk Clerks

LATITUDE 105 ALEHOUSE IS NOW HIRING: Cooks Kitchen Helpers Servers Hosts Bartenders Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com or apply in person at The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S Saint Vrain Ave.

START TODAY FOR BARE FEET

Retail Associate 32-40 hours a week 40% Discount on FBF Socks $15/hr DOE DUTIES INCLUDE But are not limited to: Customer Service Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing Lifting up to 25lbs Cleaning/Vacuuming APPLY in STORE 126 East Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 10am-5pm

If you like working outdoors and like to work with people, Lincare has a job for you!

Lincare, leading national respiratory company, seeks friendly, attentive Driver/Service Representative.

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

Warm personalities, age 21+, who can lift up to 75 lbs should apply.

Growth opportunities are excellent. Insurance & Benefits.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

Fax resume to 970-586-8469 or apply online at www.CareerBuilder.com.

(Search for Lincare, Estes Park, CO) 1184 B Graves Ave.

HOUSEKEEPER

Fall Season Now through October 15 Year round possible Housing availableSingle or couple No pets, no kids Fluent English a must No phone calls

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

Part Time & Year Round Person Needed Energetic, reliable, year round person needed. Good pay, employee discount.

Please apply in person Mon-Wed 140 E. Elkhorn Ave.

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Estes Park & Mason St., Fort Collins Locations Now Hiring:

ALL POSITIONS

Experience preferred but will train.

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

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

Accounting Manager

Finance Dept.

Hiring Range $2,483.00 - $3,041.65 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Engineering Manager

Public Works Dept.

Hiring Range $2,812.69 - $3,846.15 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Groundworker

Light & Power Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $21.68 – $23.20 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: August 23, 2017

Journey Lineworker

Light & Power Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $37.68 – $40.51 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

We are hiring for the following positions:

Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk Pharmacy Technician (Rate of pay based on experience) Rates of pay from $10.00 - $14.00 per hour (Based on experience) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Hiring Line Cooks Full-time/Part-time Apply in person at 1690 Big Thompson Ave 970-586-6962

(Town employment application required)

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

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the

Now Hiring Hosts & Bussers We are hiring energetic, and hard working individuals.

Please apply online at www.smokindavesbbq.com.

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Helper Needed

Full time, year round.

Valid driver’s license required.

Call 970-586-8787

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.

Looking for part-time, year-round employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Prior work experience with dogs in some capacity required to qualify for position. Flexible hours plus bonus package. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to set up an interview.

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 a great summer bonus program!

Benefits package for full time employees.

Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

Year Round Positions Full Time & Part TIme

Housekeeping Facility Maintenance Security Agent PT 11 pm to 7 am

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

The new management team at WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for: Housekeepers Guest Services Associate

Full & Part Time positions.

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

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

970-577-7517

Premier Members Credit Union is hiring a Teller for our Estes branch. Full time, great benefits.

Apply online at www.pmcu.org

Join Our Team!

Silver Saddle Inn Front Desk Agent

Year-round, Full Time (35 – 40 Hours Per Week). Includes A Mix Of Day And Evening Shifts. Must Be Available Between 6:00am And 11:30pm.

Two Days Off Per Week. Strong Multi-tasking, Computer And Customer Service Skills Required.

Previous Hotel Front Desk Experience Is Not Required.

Must Be A Non-smoker.

Send Resume To Cory@estesresort.com <or> Mail To Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn, 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

New Accounts/Customer Service Representative Full time, year round position.

Ideal candidates will have cash handling experience, computer knowledge, the desire to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off.

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

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC

Hiring Dishwashers

Apply at 225 Park Lane

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ANIMALS/PETS

SALES

Other-Misc

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Employment EARN X-MASS CASH START TODAY FOR BARE FEET

Retail Associate 32-40 hours a week every week thru October 40% Discount on FBF Socks $10-$12 doe DUTIES INCLUDE But are not limited to: Customer Service Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing Lifting up to 25lbs Cleaning/Vacuuming APPLY in STORE 126 East Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 10am-5pm

Teller

Estes Park, CO (PT / 19 hrs)

We are seeking dedicated customer service professionals. The ideal candidate will handle routine financial transactions and deepen customer relationships while ensuring a positive customer experience.

Candidates are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of one year experience in customer service and basic math skills. This position pays a premium hourly wage.

To become a part of our energetic team apply now: www.usbank.com/careers

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Member FDIC.

RENTALS

RENTALS

SERVICES

Homes

1,000 sq. ft also available.

Graves Ave, Call Peggy 970-232-5588.

Cleaning

Price Reduced: 1650+util+dep. 2bd, 2ba, w/d, ns, np, 2car gar, Carr. Hill 970-214-4910 Shared housing for 3 non smoking adults, dormitory style. All Utilities are paid and property is completely furnished. $500 each person. Call Pat 303-947-4569.

Condos

Newly remodeled, amazing office space with private balcony for lease.

356 E. Elkhorn Ave #12A. 499 sq. ft. $16.15/sq.ft + NNN. Inquire via email to beckyallsup@gmail.com or call Becky at 970-5563238.

3BD/2BA/2car garage, end unit condo W/D,F/P, 1 small pet ok w/deposit, $1800 month with one year lease. Available Sept. 1 281-989-4661

Apartments 1 BDRM, 1 BATH w/ deck. Walk to town. $750 plus 1 mo dam dep, 1 yr lease plus electric. NS/NP Available soon. (970) 5864864

Commercial Rentals Executive Suite, all-inclusive office $350 mo. Independent Offices up to

Home Repair/Service

Wants To Rent Retired couple looking to rent housing for July 2018. 785-629-8448.

TRANSPORTATION 2Bd, 1Ba, large space, fully furnished, w/d, no smoking, no pets, yr. lease, 2 car gar $2000+ deposit, util included.

303-669-6658

Cleaning services for your home, business or vacation rental. Highest standards in Estes. Call Miki at 970-227-5966.

34 years experience!

Trailers/Campers

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

Sewing/Alterations 2014 Aspen Trail 1500BC travel trailer. Only camped in once-Tires 400 miles. Perfect condition! $11,000 OBO. Call Shawna 970-946-7275 2015 Little Guy T@G for Sale. $8500 or best offer. Includes air conditioner, slide out drawer for cooler (not included), all weather cover, awnings for both doors and Tail Veil for back kitchen area.

630-414-5259

Sewing Services cushions + chair tops Recover or create new industrial sewing repairs including leather.

Including campers Please call Beth for appt.

970-492-5446

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

577-1755

RV/BOAT/TRAILER STORAGE BEGINNING OCTOBER 20, 2017. $50 30 ft and less, $60 - 31 ft and longer. Outdoor storage at Estes Park KOA. Contact 815-520-7602 for details

HOUSEHOLD

Looking for pasture for 2 pack llamas. Hoping to find something in the Estes valley. I’m a responsible local small business owner. (970) 586-4448

SALES Garage Sales 2504 Carriage Drive.

Sat. Aug 12, 8-12pm Furniture including beds, tables, TV , kids clothing, and toys. No Early Birds.

tees (sz8-10), misc.

2161 High Dr, (opposite Park Headquarters), Sat. 10-1. Rain date Sun. 1-3.

NO EARLY BIRDS! Sat, 8/12, 8:30-?

565 A Devon Dr Bike, telescope, clothes, luggage, coffee table, great stuff!

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

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

The HUEMAN ESTATE is being sold at 2570 Eagle Furniture For Sale Rock Dr. Fri, 8/11 8AM450 Far View Lane 1PM Sat 8/12, 8AM -?

GE Refrigerator, 17 cu ft, These were very talented floor lamps (3), great Euand creative people. There reka vacuum sweeper, are wood working tools, Scott’s Fertilizer spreader.

Leather crafts, Beading, Collection of Lincoln Head and more.

And if you know pennies. Very low prices, a cowboy, bring him along. must sell all mother-n-law 505 Birch Ave. stuff now! 970-222-7955 Sat 8/19 Sun 8/20, 9am-? There are lots of Leather Jackets, Belts, Boa Ties, Huge coll. Books DVDs Misc.

Holsters, Hats, and More.

CDs Household Electron.

Also American Indian Arts.

FREE stuff!

Two old fashioned wood You will find some MSM Artisan Woodworkers cook stoves - used cond.

Furniture and lots of beauGarage Sale You move. $100 each. Call tiful and Fun Stuff among Kathy at 586-5917 Fri/Sat, 8/11 & 8/12 the treasures. Follow the 8am-1pm Bright GREEN & ORANGE 2221 Arapaho Rd SIGNS. REAL ESTATE Aspen lamps, pot racks, bow racks, etc. Archery bows, arrows, quivers, LOST/FOUND knives, wood crosses, belt Homes sander, ladies golf clubs, dishes, firewood & misc.

Furniture

1601 Fish Creek Rd Bike Path, 3BD 2.5BA 2080sqFT Vault Ceiling, Gas FP, New Carpt, Deck Gazebo 1AC Longs,Views $460K (563) 449-4388

2401 Arapaho Road Fri. 8-1 & Sat. 8-1 Antiques, Men’s bike, Feather mattress, Toiletries, Clothing & Accessories, Gourds, Appliances, Sheets, Towels, Ties, Yard & Garden.

Community Benefit (Pine Ridge Reservation). Fri/Sat, Aug 11 & 12, 9am-?

1250 Community Drive (Hwy 7)

Community Yard Sale 120 Stanley Cir Dr Lots or goodies Fri/Sat/Sun 8-2-ish Fri & Sat, 8-3pm 1820 High Pine Dr Kids clothes, shoes, bikes, toys, games and books.

Antiques, furniture, lamps, household items, ladies clothes and shoes, linens and much more!

Found

Small remote control airplane found in Carriage Hills. Call to describe 970-227-3471

NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Arlene W. Dawson, who was also known as Wilburma Arlene Dawson, Deceased Case Number 2017PR 30380.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer, County, Colorado on or before December 17, 2017 , or the claims may be forever barred.

Ranch style house HUGE Garage Sale with wide open spaces, this Saturday, 8/12 at the and beautiful views. 3 bed- Lewiston condos, 321 Big rooms, 3 bathrooms. Call Horn Drive. 8:00 am-12 today! 720-363-9686 Jean, noon. Lots of incredible KW 1st Realty. treasures at fantastic prices.

Camilla R. Saint, Attorney at Commercial Law MEYER & SAINT MOVING SALE! 455 W. Elkhorn Avenue High end mahogany bed & P. 0. Box 3338 Commercial Spaces chenille sofa, large elk pic- Estes Park, CO 80517 for sale and lease. ture, baskets, books, tools, Call Eric. Anderson sleeping bags, kids bed Deborah D. Dawson-Thomas Realty. 586-2950 rail & booster seat, jeans & Personal Representative 3391 Magnolia Street Denver, CO 80224

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ENGINEERING

FLOORING Cont.

EYE WEAR/GLASSES

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com EYE CARE

COUNSELING SERVICES

DECK CONSTRUCTION / REPAIRS

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build

FLOORING

ELECTRICIAN

Full service general contracting since 1998

• EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

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GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL

OFFICIANT

PAINTING INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE LANDSCAPING

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Sustainable SoluƟons Landscaping • Planting • Stonework • Maintenance Jeff Schmitt Owner

970.616.2703

sustainscapes77@gmail.com

• Tree Care • Fencing • Irrigation 20 Years Experience Horticulture Background Licensed and Insured Locally Owned and Operated

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

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PRINTING

ROOFING

THRIFT STORES

PLUMBING

SEALCOATING

TREE SERVICE

PROPANE SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

POWER GENERATION

REAL ESTATE

Licensed • Bonded • Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

WINDOW CLEANING

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970-586-3333 www.FirstColoradoRealty.com Christian Collinet 970-231-8570 Ellen Benes Brad Barnett 970-212-6780 Jeremy Collinet 970-302-1850 Julia Daley 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson 970-214-0319

A Rare and Magical Property

Judy Nystrom

303-506-5466

Glinda Doyle Jesse Scott Lori Smith 970-232-5511 Jack Smith 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas 970-481-3619

Welcome Home to Kiowa Ridge

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End-of-the-road privacy yet just moments from town and RMNP. Amazing rock formations, huge views, aspen groves, pine forest and level areas for play. Private well and connected to Prospect Mtn/Town Water. Main level living, with total of 3 bed/2 bath plus large walkout family/rec room for family play & extra guests. 30 acres of in-town serenity, amazing night skies and lots of wildlife. $895,000 1267 Upper Venner

To be built, 3 Bed/ 3Bath custom designed, premium home ready to contract now. 1.2 Acre site with panoramic views. Bordering Open Space & overlooking the meadow & pond frequented by wildlife, the home will be beautifully tucked against the rock formation, affording good privacy and easy, paved access w/ all city utilities. 1-level living featuring open floorplan & high-end finishes. $749,000 2970 Lakota Court

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160 3rd St Enjoy soothing sights and sounds of the river from this waterfront 4BR/3BA home. Greatroom is perfect for gatherings, with stone fireplace and vaulted ceilings. Main level master suite, guest rooms up and down, and lower level family room. Spacious deck, plus lower level patio. Peaceful double-lot overlooking an island in the river provides great privacy. $649,000 2331 Aspen Brook Drive

â&#x20AC;˘ Charming 3bed/2bath/2270sqft home â&#x20AC;˘ Easy access to downtown and schools â&#x20AC;˘ Full unfished basement perfect for workshop or hobbies â&#x20AC;˘ Storage throughout $359,900

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Lot 22 & 23 Cyteworth Road â&#x20AC;˘ 1.29 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Mountain views â&#x20AC;˘ Gently sloped lot â&#x20AC;˘ Easy access to town $350,000

$595,000

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

201 Cherokee Court â&#x20AC;˘ 1.27 Acre lot â&#x20AC;˘ Gently sloped lot â&#x20AC;˘ Cul-de-sac location â&#x20AC;˘ Overlooks wetlands and open space $198,000