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First Annual Wine Festival This Weekend A celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park .

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The Comical Side Of Law Enforcement

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glarized local What I always appreciate is when police business.

In last month’s column, I explained the respond to a call of a break-in at a house The wintypical daily activities of a Police Officer. This month, I thought you might be or business to find the perpetrator has dow had dropped an I.D. or wallet. Nothing like interested to hear some of the funny been leaving a clue that contains all your per- smashed and interesting situations we experisonal information. It saves us a lot of ence. and the time! register was emptied. The suspect was As you know, the “product” we offer is identified on surveillance video and A couple of years ago one of our offia personal service with face-to-face brought in for an interview. He denied contact. We enjoy working with people, cers was on a traffic stop on Highway 7. the burglary, and as for the cuts on his While speaking with the driver of that and our services are directly tied to hands?

He claimed he was attacked by these interactions. The Estes Park Police car, another car pulled up behind the ofcoyotes on the golf course and cut his Department takes each interaction very ficer’s car. This driver, who asked the ofhands as he punched the coyotes in seriously, with high regard for customer ficer for directions, was clearly intoxiself-defense. service and utmost respect for our citi- cated and was ultimately arrested. I have zens. We admit we are human ourto say, it was nice of him to pull up to the An officer responded to a local lodge selves, and sometimes we find ourselves officer so he could receive a DUI. The on a report of a small, stray poodle in smiling or chuckling in the privacy of officer must be doing something right to custody. The dog became aggressive our patrol cars due to the situations we be so approachable that an intoxicated and began barking at the officer. The experience. Some people put themdriver decided to stop and initiate his poodle obviously did not like uniselves in comical predicaments, which own DUI arrest. forms. The lodge clerk put the dog in ultimately put them face-to-face with a the squad car and the officer started Are you familiar with the neighborpolice officer. hood called “The Reserve” on the north driving to the shelter. En route and stuck in downtown traffic, the dog beThe first example that comes to mind side of Highway 34? Once, our dispatch occurred just last week, when Comcenter received a 9-1-1 call from a caller gan growling and barking. It squeezed through the cage separating the front mander Eric Rose and I observed a car saying the “elk are escaping The Reand back of the patrol car and made its driving into town on Highway 34. The serve.” The individual was very conway to the front passenger seat. The driver’s door was wide open, and the cerned to see the elk herd jumping the driver was comfortably resting her foot fence and escaping into the community. officer, now face-to-face with the little dog, became concerned for his own on the inside door handle. Now, beFor those who aren’t familiar, “The Resafety and began cause this wasn’t something we see serve” is the name yelling “sit, SIT!” every day and we knew it to be a poten- of the neighborThe dog defied tial safety issue. I decided the situation hood that is in no the orders and deserved a conversation. The driver way intended to jumped on the told me she decided to spend the day in contain the elk! console toward Estes Park and drove from another We once rethe officer, actitown (which will remain unnamed) in sponded to a call of vating all the the Front Range. But it was hot, and her a car fire at a local emergency lights car’s air conditioner was broken and the business. It ocand the siren. windows would not roll down due to an curred in the dark Now the officer electrical problem. Ultimately she hours of the mornwas stuck in traffic with the hot breath wanted to keep her car cool and deing. A man was stealing gasoline while on his neck from a dog that wanted to cided the best way to do that was to smoking a cigarette. When his car eat him, lights flashing and siren prop the door open with her foot and caught fire, he called 9-1-1 for assistance. just enjoy the ride. Here's the surprising He received assistance as well as a ride to sounding. You can imagine the looks these two were giving each other in the part – no one reported her car door be- the Larimer County Jail. front of that patrol car. To top it off, ing wide open all the way up the HighA lady walked into our front lobby and the officer had to divert to an emerway 34 canyon and while driving asked, “How long can I park in the 30gency call of a motor vehicle accident through other cities! minute parking area?” We told her to with the growling poodle still in his Another situation occurred several just figure on “about a half-hour.” She front seat, still wanting to eat him. years ago. During the night our disappreciated the information.

Luckily while at the accident, the dog’s patch center received a 9-1-1 call from a Then there are the times we receive a owner responded and picked up the frantic man who said he was being atreport from a passerby of a vehicle dog – “Trixie.” tacked by several dogs at an animal crashed into a tree or rocks. Then later I could go on and on with stories of boarding house on the north side of we receive a call from the owner reporthumorous encounters. It's true, law town. Officers responded to the locaing his or her vehicle was “stolen.” Many enforcement is an interesting occupation to find he was intoxicated and had times it was the owner of the car who tion and there’s never a dull moment! broken into the boarding house in an had too much to drink, wrecked the veWe truly enjoy our work with citizens. attempt to free all the animals. Once he hicle, walked home and then reported Remember, if you ever need assistance, opened the kennel doors, the dogs the vehicle stolen. Unfortunately, this you can reach us any time of day at turned on him. He called 9-1-1 to be scenario is not uncommon.

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Always call 9-1-1 in an saved from the dogs. Needless to say, afOnce, our officers responded to a buremergency. ter the hospital visit he went to jail.

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Provide Input On Visitor Center Transit Facility Parking Structure

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The Town of Estes Park continues to seek public input as it designs the proposed Estes Park Transit Facility Parking Structure, which is anticipated to be constructed in 2016 at the Estes Park Visitor Center parking lot south of the Big Thompson River. The Estes Park Transit Facility Parking Structure will increase parking availability in the downtown area, reduce emissions in the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park, and support the Visitor Center as a hub for transit systems. The public review process continues with a development review by the Estes Valley Planning Commission August 18 and a variance review by the Board of Adjustment September 1. Community members are encouraged to view the current design information and provide feedback at www.estes.org/currentapplications.

Meeting schedules and agendas are available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

The south parking lot at the Visitor Center currently provides 102 spaces. The latest design draft for the transit facility parking structure design adds 109 new spaces on two levels. This initial phase is funded.

An additional 202 new spaces could be achieved with a future second phase, adding a third and fourth level, if funding becomes available. A total of 413 spaces would be available upon completion of both phases.

The first phase, a two-level design, will result in an upper deck approximately level with U.S. 36 adjacent to the structure.

When the full four-level structure is funded, the height above the level of U.S. 36 will be similar to that of a two-story home. View corridors to the Continental

Divide, Lumpy Ridge and the Stanley Hotel will be maintained except for five seconds as westbound motorists pass the structure on U.S. 36.

Based on public input received to date, the facility is being designed to complement its natural surroundings and the adjacent Estes Park Visitor Center with earth tone materials, heavy timber accents at entry and exit points, electric car-charging stations, viewing areas at stairway landings, landscaping and seasonal planter accents, and seasonal event flags to provide guests with a sense of arrival. Details are available at www.estes.org/transitfacilityparkingstructure. Once the Town receives necessary approvals from partner agencies and completes development review, the project could be bid late in 2015. Construction could extend through the summer of 2016.

This project is currently funded by approximately $3.9 million in grants from the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, CDOT and Rocky Mountain National Park. Grant funding is specifically designated for this structure to be located at the Estes Park Visitor Center. The Town has budgeted a matching contribution of $1.7 million from its Community Reinvestment Fund.

For more information, please visit www.estes.org/transitfacilityparkingstructure or contact the Public Works Department at 970-577-3587. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please subscribe at www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/ townofestespark.

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Public Invited To Review Design Progress For Scott Ponds Natural Area Dam Modification The community is invited to review the current project design and construction details for the Scott Ponds Natural Area August 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, 220 Fourth Street. At its July 14 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board voted to proceed with the design of a project that would restore the ponds to their approximate current configuration in accordance with current dam safety regulations. At the August 18 meeting, the Town's contractor, Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. will present construction drawings that will later be submitted to the State of Colorado

upon completion. The bid and construction schedule, environmental progress, water rights and funding will be discussed at the meeting. Pending successful design, adequate funding and necessary approvals, construction is expected to take place October, 2015 through January, 2016. The Colorado Office of Emergency Management awarded the Town a Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery to fund the project.

Contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587 or visit www.estes.org/scottponds for more information.

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Friday, August 14, 2015 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.

August 2 At 5:21 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 555 Prospect Ave to respond to a fire alarm.

At 8:44 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2515 Tunnel Rd to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

4 August At 10:50 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2625 Marys Lake Rd to respond to a trouble alarm.

At 3:38 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 3803 Dollar Lake Dr to respond to a fire alarm.

5 August At 10:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 584 Pine Tree Dr to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

6 August At 8:42 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the Windcliff area for a smoke investigation.

7 August At 9:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3450 Fall River Road to assist the Estes Park Ambulance with a carryout.

At 11:38 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1125 Rooftop Way for an odor investigation.

At 5:20 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 200 block of Virginia Dr for a smoke investigation.

August 8 At 1:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Homestead Meadows for a wildland fire.

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Town Of Estes Park Now Accepting Applications For 2016 Community Service Grants The Town of Estes Park is now accepting applications for grant funding from organizations providing services in the Estes Park area. The Town appropriates money to non-profit organizations at the discretion of the Town Board, subject to current Town Board goals and availability of funds. Traditionally, organizations have been funded under the general categories of Human Services, Arts, Education, Youth and Housing.

This year, the Town is making improvements to the application process. One such improvement is that applications will now be rated according to written criteria, which can be found with the application form.

To apply for 2016 funding, organizations must complete a Community Services Funding Application and return it no later than 5 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2015. Applications are available at the Administration Office in Room 150 of Town Hall, located at 170 MacGregor Avenue in Estes Park and at www.estes.org/communityservicegrants.

Completed applications should be mailed to: Administration Office, P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517;

dropped off at the Administration Office; or emailed to Suzanna Simpson at ssimpson@estes.org.

The Town will notify applicants of grant application status by early December, 2015. Organizations receiving funds will be required to complete an Annual Report outlining actual expenditures and reporting on the grant’s outcomes.

The report will complete the award cycle. Organizations that received funds in 2015 must file an Annual Report no later than March 31, 2016. The Annual Report form will be mailed with 2015 funding award letters, or can be picked up in the Administration Office in Town Hall. Organizations which receive funds in 2016 will be required to submit an Annual Report no later than March 31, 2017.

For more information, please contact the Administration Department at 970577-3700. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please subscribe at www.estes.org. More town news available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark

Upper Thompson Sanitation District Public Meeting Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) will hold a public meeting/regular board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on August 18, 2015. On the agenda for the meeting will be a financial strategy presentation by the staff to the Board of Directors. The District welcomes UTSD customer participation in financial strategy discussions and invites Estes Valley residents to become engaged in the

decision making process of financing necessary upgrades. Comments may be made at the public meeting or via email to chris@utsd.org. Comments may also be mailed to the District Manager at P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. For further information please visit our website at www.utsd.org, call us at 970.586.4544.

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Estes Park Wine Festival This Weekend A celebration of Colorado wine in the heart of downtown Estes Park take place this weekend, August 15-16. Enjoy tastings from over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, local Colorado vendors and live music. The first annual Estes Park Wine Festival sets up for the weekend in beautiful Bond Park, where festival-goers can soak in the summer sun while enjoying sipping on a variety of locally created wines. From red to white and pink, the Estes Park Wine Festival offers the opportunity to taste and learn about each style of wine and the unique process of how wine is made in Colorado.

Enjoy tastings from the following Colorado Wineries: Aspen Peak Cellars Avanti Bijou Creek Vineyards Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars Blue Skies Winery Colorado Cellars Winery Maison La Belle Vie Winery Snowy Peaks Winery Cottonwood Cellars Red Fox Cellars Ten Bears Winery What We Love: The Winery Wild Cider - Hard Cider

Delicious food provided by:

Mile High Lobster Shack, Island Style BBQ, Mateo’s Catering, Tayziac J’s, Bigs Meat Wagon Find the perfect accessories for your new wine collection from these fine vendors: Renewal by Anderson Sweet and Saucy Wine Shop at Home The Zesty Moose Baca St Ange Collection Cutco Cutlery Burnetts Pottery Ordinary Couples Travel Totally Nuts License Plate Posse Creative Cork Concepts Entertainment will be

Saturday, August 15 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Primary People 1:00-2:30 p.m.-Partially Stable 3:00-5:00 p.m.-Fireweed Bluegrass Band

Sunday, August 16 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Caleb Crain 1:00-2:30 p.m.-Ponder the Albatross 3:00-5:00 p.m.-Equally Challenged Daily admission: $30 (21 and over) $50 for a weekend pass.

For more information, call 970-2184545.

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James Whartman painting, titled “Cascading Falls,” Oil, 17 x 21.

work. Gallery owners and hosts of the show, Ron and Ann Wilcocks look forward to seeing you at the gallery on Friday for the “Western Light” show opening. Ann added, “Every year we are so excited to see what the artists have created for the show, and we feel very honored to represent artists of their caliber.

The show just gets better each year.”

The show runs daily through 10/31/2015. Earthwood Collections is located in beautiful downtown Estes Park at 141 E. Elkhorn Avenue, 970577-8100, www.earthwoodcollections.com.

Earthwood has been your trusted source for American art in Estes Park since 1977. We strive to provide our clients with the best selection of American fine art and handcraft (we represent over 240 American artists) and Stanislav Sidorov painting pride ourselves on providing superior titled “Aspen Symphony,” Oil, 36 x 36. customer service. There is something and of course, all new artwork (over 75 for everyone at Earthwood. See you new paintings). All the artists in the soon! show will be present at the opening, so you can meet the artists at the reception and talk with them about the inspirations for their paintings. Best of Show, Artist Choice and People’s Choice awards will also be presented at the reception at 7:45 p.m. There are sixteen fine artists participating in the 2015 “Western Light” show: Cindy Carrillo, Margaret Jensen, Lou Renner, Stan Sidorov, Maggie Renner Hellmann, Coni Grant, Susan McCullough, Dawn Normali, George Coll, Dawn Reinfeld painting, titled “Where David Montgomery, Dawn Reinfeld, Land Meets Sky,” Oil, 36 x 48.

Adam Blanks, Lyse Dzija, Yelena Sidorova, James Whartman, and Terri Sanchez. All sixteen painters have won many awards for their work and are widely collected. In addition to the opening party, there will be an artist’s paint-out event on Thursday, August 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Estes Park. You can meet and talk to the artists while they are painting local scenes during the paint-out event. With over 75 new works, this show will feature a wide Terri Sanchez painting, titled “Alpine variety of styles and subject matter Summer,” Oil, 12 x16. and include both plein air and studio The Sixth Annual “Western Light” Fine Art Show opens at Earthwood Collections on Friday, August 21st from 6 to 9 p.m. with a festive public reception.

Please join us at the opening and support local art. There will be live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments,

Last year’s award winners.

Courtesy photos

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Harmony Foundation Officially Opens New Howie Madigan Medical Building

The staff at Harmony was pleased to open a Stand Alone Detox Program at the new Howie Madigan Admissions/Medical Building last week along with many well wishing members of the community.

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

This program will now offer:  24 hour Medical Supervision  Transportation Available  Withdrawal from Multiple Substances  Individualized Care and Treatment  Beautiful, Serene Setting Speakers Dan Dean and Mariann Stanley with Hope Fund.

The Howie Madigan Admissions/Medical Building is the first of port and Renew Capital Campaign. This several new buildings slated to improve campaign and their non-profit status alHarmony’s 45-acre campus. The medical lows the Harmony Foundation to put building was made possible by their Sup- their excess revenues back into the development of treatment facilities and services for this Colorado rehab center.

The new health center now offers 20 detox beds - more than doubling its current capacity.

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Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham spoke to the crowd.

Dot Dorman, Harmony CEO

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Brownfield’s Celebrates The Centennial Brownfield’s is celebrating the Centennial of Rocky Mountain National Park by hosting author and photographer, Jim Williams. Jim will be presenting in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library on Thursday, August 20th at 7 p.m.

Brownfield’s will be giving away terrific door prizes and providing refreshments. The event is free of charge.

For 30 years, Jim & Pam Williams were teachers in Jim and family dog, Iris Downers Grove School District in Illinois. For all of those years, a challenging world.”

Jim ran a humble photo business as a Packed in a beautiful, 10 x 10 hardwilderness photographer. As a family, cover coffee table book, Jim has chosen Jim, Pam, and their daughter, Meredith, 110 photographs along with image detraveled the country seeking adventures scriptors to add some background information for each image. Intertwined between chapters are 15 essays written in an attempt to explain why someone would spend a small lifetime climbing up and over mountains looking for large puddles of water.

All the profits from the book go to Jim and Pam’s late daughter’s “MeredJim’s most known photograph, Lake Meredith: ith Williams Foundation” and to an unnamed lake he took the liberty to name after Rocky Mountain National Park. his daughter, Meri.

Please join us on August 20th to honor that were wild in nature and full of out- RMNP and Jim’s efforts. door challenges.

After retirement, the travels continue, and one of the lifelong dreams has been realized. They have published a book.

High Altitude Paradise, is a culmination of a 34 year vision quest to reach and photograph all the lakes (150+) tucked into the rugged mountain landscape of a Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. “The book is more than a portfolio of lakes,” says Jim about his publication. “It is a story of family. Of love and of loss. It is about the power of the High Altitude Paradise will be available. wilderness to find peace and comfort in

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PEO Meeting Sept. 28 The Estes Park PEO Group invites all interested summer or visiting PEO members to join us on September 28th, Monday 9 a.m. at Ellen Schroeder's

home. The meeting will include a program on Indian jewelry.

For further information please call Ellen at 586-5939.

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epnews.com One thousand thirteen, five hundred seventy-seven. That’s how many miles my Honda Accord has been propelled over hill and dale, up and down curvy canyon roads and across flat, rational plains in its almost 15-year life. That’s not a lot of miles considering the age of my auto, especially if you calculate its age in dog years. Then my car would be 105.

But my car isn’t a dog. I haven’t named it nor assigned a gender to it. It’s just my old reliable car with a manual transmission and a cassette tape player (yet it’s new enough to have air bags and cup holders).

It doesn’t talk to me, show me which direction I’m going, have Bluetooth or Siri or sensors or cameras. It is the only brandnew car I’ve ever owned, bought with my own money when I handed down my hand-me-down hatchback.

(I loved that hatchback. It got 40 miles per gallon and because it was a hatchback I could load up my bicycle and take it to Winter Park to ride. Why did hatchbacks fall out of favor? And what about fanny packs? They were so practical. It was so great to carry all your stuff around your waste and have both hands free to, say, load your bike into your hatchback. Then nobody liked fanny packs anymore and you had to go back to carrying a purse over your shoulder. It slips off all the time, the strap gets tangled up with the emergency brake handle between the front seats, and it doesn’t hold a water bottle. I declare, bring back the fanny pack and the hatchback!)

I think everyone in my family has owned a Honda at some point, and most of us still do. They’re great little cars that seem to operate on Energizer batteries: they just keep going and going. According to the Associ-

ated Press, good reliable cars these days can go for 200,000 miles or more, which is what I’m shooting for with my happy Honda.

I’ve surpassed the average length of ownership for a new vehicle, which is 6.5 years.

At 14 (and a half) my little Honda is older than the average age of a vehicle, which is 11.5 years, and I’m way under the average of 15,000 miles driven per year. The clock light burned out and the Honda dealer replaced it free of charge, the headlights have been buffed up, and a side panel was replaced when a bolt flew up from under the tire on the Interstate and lodged in the body of the vehicle. You can see some dings, which inevitably increase with each birthday like age spots on our hands, but Old Reliable has not been in an accident, praise St. Frances of Rome! (She’s the patron saint of automobile drivers.)

Years ago, during a trip to visit my sister in California, it rained so hard we had to eat our picnic lunch in her car. (Yes, it used to rain in California.) As we noshed on our peanut butter sandwiches she informed me that she had named her Honda.

“Really?” I said. “What did you name it?”

“Fenry.”

I chewed on my sandwich and watched the rain run down the windshield. Fenry, I thought.

Fenry.

And then I got it. Fenry Honda.

We laughed until we cried.

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

Town Board Votes To Continue NEPA Environmental Assessment Future of Downtown Estes Loop project will not be referred to the voters At its August 11 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board voted to proceed with the Downtown Estes Loop NEPA Environmental Assessment. The board voted to retain its authority to proceed with the study and project when all the available data is provided, and will not refer the decision to voters. This decision came after the board considered comments from local residents and organizations, representing both sides of the decision whether or not to send the future of the project to a public vote. The board's decision also came after Town Administrator Frank Lancaster updated the board on new developments with the project study and estimated costs.

Currently, Central Federal Lands Highway Division and its consultant are preparing the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the one-way loop and the "do nothing" alternatives. Lancaster relayed new concerns by the agency leading the project, Central Federal Lands Highway Division, about significant cost overruns if the three undersized bridges in the project area were replaced with specifications to withstand a 100-year flood event.

Pending hydrology studies needed to complete a full design and cost estimates will delay the release of the NEPA findings until approximately spring of 2016.

Preliminary estimates show replacing all

three bridges to withstand a 100-year flood, as well as completing necessary channel widening downstream, could cost roughly twice the total of the current budget. The project team is also investigating the possibility of adding third alternative to the NEPA Environmental Assessment which may not include one-way roads. More information will be released when available.

Over the past nine months, the Town, together with its partners - Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) - have conducted a public EA process including scoping, alternatives development and environmental analysis to evaluate transportation improvement options along three primary roadways through downtown Estes Park: Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and East/West Riverside Drives. The NEPA screening analysis shows the one-way couplet as the best "build" alternative and the only alternative that can be pursued with current funding. Additional information on the NEPA study for the potential Downtown Estes Loop project may be found on the project website: www.downtownestesloop.com or by contacting the project team at info@downtownestesloop.com or 970-480-7045. Video of the August 11 Town Board meeting is available via www.estes.org/videos.

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DQ FOR YOUTH! SUPPORTING ESTES PARK UNITED Thursday, August 27 100% of all sales at Dairy Queen will be do dona na at to Estes Park United to help children donated in tth h Estes Valley succeed in school and life. the ESTES PARK

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Achieve Greatness Two years later nutrients borne by the raging brown water that inundated Wapiti Meadows have transformed that formerly scraggly flatland into a lush sea of verdant, undulating, variegated green.

Avian flitterati wheel and dart just above the multihued medley of sedge, rushes, cattails, reedgrass, meadow barley, calamus, wild rye, foxtail and bluegrass. Stands of golden green and emerald vegetation shimmer in the windrippled moorland as the Big Thompson slowly serpentines past.

“There’s occasionally a bright side to disasters,” says Don Coleman, who with brother Gary owns Ride-A-Kart, on the north side of the Big Thompson across from Wapiti Meadows where U.S. 34 and Mall Road meet. Longtime Estes residents may remember Santa’s summer home on that location, run by the Judisch family. Gary has walked the Meadows since 1959, and affirms that the enormous silt deposit of September 2013 rendered Wapiti Meadows more profusely green than ever.

Don and Gary purchased Ride-A-Kart from their parents Harvey and Marcella in 1985. Harvey had introduced Go-Karts in 1959, resulting in 56 continuous years of operation in the same location under the same owners, one of the oldest in that category in the United States. Another feature, The Silver Streak Railroad, which had been in the Estes Valley since 1947, was originally situated on the North side of Elkhorn Avenue where US Bank now resides. The Streak has now been carrying kids and parents in its current location for forty years.

Over the years Ride-A-Kart has blossomed; today, in addition to Go-Karts and The Streak, families and friends enjoy bumper boats, trampoline, batting cage, balloon wars, two 18-hole miniature golf courses, bumper cars, a game arcade and a snack bar. It’s a full menu of fun, with go-karts as the big draw. Tens of thousands of annual customers include multiple returnees, some now fourth and fifth generation guests.

Don and Gary were born and raised in Jefferson, Iowa. Formal education interfered with Don’s skiing (he sat near the window and waited for snow), so CSU and CU played second fiddle to working Copper Mountain and Crested Butte, as well as running the Hidden Valley ski school for two years. “Skiing has been a great fit,” says Don laconically. A ski instructor since 1967, Don was named Colorado Ski Instructor Of The Year in 2014

by Colorado Ski Country USA, which represents thirty-two ski areas across the state.

Ride-A-Kart has made a significant economic contribution to the Estes Valley.

Roughly thirty employees are at work during summer months, and close to 400 local youth have worked for Don and Gary, including (full disclosure) my son Patrick, who is back for his eighth summer. Like the returning visitors, there are numerous second-generation workers, and it will not be long before the third generation reports for work.

Almost two centuries ago William Morris asserted that workers need and benefit from utility, variety and hope of creation in labor; Don and Gary Coleman deliver. “They are reasonable—they know how to work with teenagers and teach the work ethic,” says Audrey, now in her sixth summer at Ride-A-Kart.

“They know how to value their employees. It’s a great, fun, out-ofdoors job. We can offer good ideas and they listen. And it’s a great first job. It teaches a basic skill set for future jobs.” There is a focused camaraderie to the young workers; they are simultaneously cheerful and serious, easygoing and hardworking. They reflect the work ethic Gary and Don display daily.

Don offers this counsel for young workers: “The minute you turn fourteen, get a job. Start working, learn life skills, and develop a work ethic. Learn how to work with people, how to talk with them. If you like people and can communicate you’ll be a success in whatever you do.”

Ride-A-Kart abuts the Big Thompson River for one-third of a mile. “I have fished here since I was eight years old,” says Don. “It’s been fun watching this section of the river get used well. We feel like we’ve developed the land to a good use, and our enterprise is a solid addition to the Estes Valley and the tourists who come here.”

The most important things Don has learned about himself, others and running a successful business? “I have to be my own best friend. If you are your own best friend you can deal with coping with others. You have to enjoy being yourself to be able to enjoy others. I don’t call myself a workaholic, although some may label me that way. I’m fortunate to have such a solid and hard-working partner in my brother Gary. We enjoy being in the amusement business, running a family entertainment center. We love it. The visitors and tourists to Estes Park bring the world with them to our mountain beauty.

Coloradoans are very open, and we welcome everyone here.”

Hard work and time invested do not alone guarantee success in business, but they are vital elements; a clear mission, a welcoming ambience, reliable customer service, employee morale, fair prices and customer satisfaction further underpin long-term performance. Ride-A-Kart adds one more jewel to the intricate and lovely mosaic that is the Estes Valley.

Next column: Deja Nous.

Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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FO Stanley (played by Rik Forschmeidt) introduces Enos Mills (James Valone) at the dedication ceremony for RMNP in Paradise Protected: The Story of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Paradise Protected: The Story Of RMNP Opens At The Baldpate Inn’s Outdoor Venue Paradise Protected: The Story of Rocky pleased to showcase local and regional Mountain National Park opens today at performers in Paradise Protected. Playing Enos Mills is James Valone of the Baldpate Inn's outdoor venue - the Key-thedral Theatre. This original play Thornton (Aug. 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23) and Don Stewart of Estes Park on Auwritten and directed by Barb Boyer gust 16; John Muir and Elkanah Lamb Buck, will be perare portrayed by Richard Chamberlain formed for two of Westminster; Charles Edwin Hewes weekend; the show and FO Stanley are played by Rik starts at 7 p.m. on Forschmiedt of Estes Parl; Young Enos Fridays and SaturMills, Abner Sprague, and Alfred days and 3 p.m. on (Longs Peak Inn caretaker) is played Sundays.

by Tim Pankey of Estes Park; and, Tickets are $15 Ann Lamb Mills (played Ann Lamb Mills and Katherine Garetper person and are available for pur- by LoAnne Forschmeidt) son are played by LoAnne Forschmiedt of Estes Park. chase at the Bald- tells young Enos (Tim Pankey) about the bear The stage manger is Joan Parlette of pate Inn at 4900 she encountered in the Estes Park.

South Hwy. 7 in Colorado wilderness.

Estes Park, CO; or, The Key-thedral Theatre is the outonline at www.baldpateinn.com (add door stage at the $1 for online ticket sales).

Baldpate Inn; in case of severe Through two speeches by Enos Mills, weather, the prothe "father of Rocky Mountain Naduction will be tional Park," the play depicts the moved indoors to events leading up to the formation and the historic Key dedication of the park in 1915. Mills, a Room, which connaturalist who first came to Estes Park tains the largest priin 1884 for health reasons, camvate key collection paigned tirelessly for the formation of John Muir (played by the park and was finally successful 10 Richard Chamberlain) de- in the United scribes the Giant Sequoia States. years after the effort had begun. tree and how it was indisAttendees are enRocky Mountain National Park is the criminately harvested for couraged to bring 11th park in the NPS system and tovery low production value. jackets, blankets, day preserves 415 square and a umbrella to the show miles of mostly wilderness remember, it gets quite cool in in the Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains. the summer evenings in the Rocky Mountains.

The original bill to create the park contained 1,000 The Baldpate Inn, built in square miles of the Col1917 in the heart of the Tahosa orado Rockies - extending Valley, is the perfect venue for from Pikes Peak to Longs Paradise Protected. This hisPeak; however, local toric inn is one of the last Abner Sprague (Tim landowner and federal lob- Pankey) questions the grand hotels built in the area byists concerned with land- way Enos Mills runs the and it still looks and is run use rights blocked several Longs Peak Inn in Para- very similar to the area lodges dise Protected, which of 100+ years ago. iterations of the bill until opens today. the land contained The Baldpate also ofwas just 350 square fers a delicious soup miles. and salad bar with homemade baked Paradise Protected goods for lunch and showcases the triumphs and setdinner service. Play backs of the effort and dine packages are through various viavailable. gnettes depicting For more informaJames Valone plays Enos Mills in Paralife in the Estes Val- dise Protected: The Story of Rocky tion, contact the Baldley between 1884- Mountain National Park. pate Inn at 970-5861915.

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Artist-In-Residence Programs Continue At RMNP With Visual Artist Kristin Gjerdset 2015 Artist-in-Residence Program at Visual Artist Kristin Gjerdset from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will continue to Rocky Mountain National Park. Artists highlight this year’s Art in the Park Pro- are provided with a creative, contemplagram at Rocky Mountain National Park tive environment in which to generate artistic works and share their works with with presentations held Wednesdays, August 12 and August 19 the public. During their at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver stay at the park, artists Meadows Visitor Center. share their vision in two public presentations.

Kristin has been an Artist-in-Residence at Artistic diversity, new Great Basin, Mesa Verde, ideas and creative uses of Everglades, and Glacier media were encouraged in National Parks as well as the application process.

Potawatomi, Interstate Artists are given two-week and Whitefish Dunes residencies at the William State Parks in Wisconsin.

Allen White cabin from Besides having her artJune through September.

Kristin Gjerdset work featured in exhibits For a specific schedule and throughout the country, she’s been com- to learn more about these artists go to: missioned to produce art and murals for www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/supportyourpark/meetour-2015-artists-in-residences.htm Artists have had a long-standing impact on the formation, expansion and direction of our country’s national parks. Musicians, composers, painters, writers, sculptors and other performing artists also draw upon the multifaceted quality of parks for inspiration.

All of these artists translate the national zoos and state parks. Ms. Gjerdset is ac- park’s purpose, as a place of pleasure and tive in instructing art workshops for kids preservation, into images which bring and participates in a variety of citizen others enjoyment and a deeper underscience activities at nature centers and standing of the parks some may never national and state parks. For her resivisit. Rocky Mountain National Park’s dency she will create acrylic paintings il- Artist-In-Residence program provides lustrating the density and beauty of tiny artists the opportunity to become a part species in different ecological habitats. of a long established tradition of artists She also hopes to draw upon the writin our national parks. ings of Enos Mills and Isabella Bird to For more information about Rocky pair appropriate species in her acrylic Mountain National Park please contact images. the park’s Information Office at (970) Six artists were selected for the summer 586-1206.

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Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs Continue August 13 & 20 At RMNP Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science BeDr. Tom Hobbs hind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. This series of programs highlights scientific activity and learning in the park. Each week a different scientist conducting research in the park will share their experiences and discoveries.

The programs will be held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and are free and open to the public.

This Thursday, August 13, join Dr. Tom Hobbs as he presents How many elk should there be? A history of the concept of carrying capacity in Rocky Mountain National Park. The elk population in Rocky is enjoyed by park visitors from all over the world. Deciding how to best manage that population has formed a central challenge for the park since its creation. Dr. Hobbs has worked on population and community ecology of large herbivores for the last three decades. He has been at Colorado State since 2001 and before that he served for 20 years as a research scientist for the Colorado Division of Wildlife and will

Climate Change Update Invitation The United Methodist Church, on Fish Hatchery Road, invites all persons to attend a presentation on August 19 at 1:00 p.m.

Paul Newendorp will present the topic, "Climate Change - an Update" in Fellowship Hall. Paul has been a frequent speaker on environmental issues. All persons are welcome and cordially invited to bring a friend.

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. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research.

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 970 685-8756.

trace the history of elk management as it has been influenced by changing ideas about ecological feedbacks between large herbivores and plant communities.

Next Thursday, August 20, join Ellen Wohl as she presents The Importance of Beaver Dams and Wet Meadows.

Beavers were historically widespread and abundant throughout North America. Beaver dams helped to create extensive floodplain wetlands known as beaver meadows. Within Rocky Mountain National Park, the most extensive beaver meadows were located just upstream from glacial terminal moraines in places such as Moraine Park and Wild Basin. Many of the beaver meadows within the national park have become drier grassland environments. The remaining functioning beaver meadows provide important insights into how river valleys across the national park and throughout North America once functioned. This talk will review these insights and explain the importance of protecting and restoring beaver colonies. Dr. Wohl has been on the geosciences faculty at Colorado State University since 1989.

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

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Estes Valley Library Partners With LCWC To Host A Workshop

Job seekers and those in career transition have an ideal opportunity to benefit from the expert assistance of the Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC). The Estes Valley Library is partnering with LCWC to host a free workshop, "Customizing Your Resume for Each Job, and Writing Cover Letters" on Wednesday, August 19th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Wasson room at the Estes Valley Library.

After completing this workshop you will be able to take your resume to the next level! You will learn current resume practices and techniques to better communicate what you have to offer to employers. You will learn what employers are looking for in a resume and how to tailor your resume to each opportunity you are pursuing. You will learn about the different resume formats, current resume practices and techniques to better communicate what you have to offer to potential employers.

This workshop is for you if:

• You already have a resume developed.

• You need to rework your resume due to a change in career focus.

• You need to customize your resume for an employer’s specific needs.

• You have questions about writing an effective cover letter.

This is a great opportunity for current college students preparing to enter the workforce, stay at home moms gearing up to re-enter the workforce or folks looking to change careers and needing to re-work their resumes. Additionally we will include what to include in an effective cover letter. This workshop is free of charge as a service to the community by the Workforce Center and the Estes Valley Library.

Those interested need to register for the workshop by visiting the Library website calendar and navigating to the August 19th date at estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling the library at (970) 5868116, extension 3. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with the local Employment Specialist, Kelly Murray, please call 970577-2152 or email, kmurray@larimer.org.

Pianists Needed!

Estes Park High and Middle Schools’ choral program is looking for several people who play piano to accompany choir classes during the day. Those interested do not need to be available every day or all day. Pianists may volunteer 2-3 days per week and times vary as well.

Classes meet mornings or afternoons for 1 -2 hours and accompanist’s schedules are very adaptable. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Alan Denney at (970) 586-5321 ext. 3326 or alan_denney@psdr3.k12.co.us.

14ers Club Meets To Tell Tales The Estes Park 14er club had their annual meeting and meal together this past Sunday, August 9 at the home of Mike and Peg Daley in Allenspark.

This is a group of local mountain

climbers who have climbed all 54 of Colorado's mountain above 14,000 feet.

They meet every summer to relive these climbs and tell lies about their mountain exploits.

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Fine Arts Guild Auditions For “The Dinner Party” August 25 & 26 The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies will hold auditions for The Dinner Party by Neil Simon on Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26 at the Playhouse Theater adjacent to The Other Side Restaurant beginning at 6 p.m.

The production will be directed by Susan Henshaw.

The play revolves around a hilariously chaotic dinner party that only a master of comedy, like Neil Simon, could create.

Six people are invited to dine at a first rate restaurant in Paris. They do not know who the other guests will be or why they have been invited. Tossed together in a private dining room, they have suspicions that this unorthodox gathering will forever change their lives.

John Ritter and Henry Winkler starred in the successful Kennedy Center production and on Broadway.

There are roles for three men and three women. Rehearsals will begin in early September. Times to be determined once the cast is selected. The production will be performed October 16, 17 and 18 and 23, 24, 25 at the Hempel Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies.

All roles are lead roles, so a time com-

mitment will be equally expected from everyone, although not everyone will be required to attend every rehearsal. Rehearsals will be held at the Hempel Auditorium.

Once the cast is selected, the director will schedule a readthrough and begin character development.

As the set is designed, blocking will begin. Ultimately, the pieces will come together for entertaining performances.

Susan Henshaw has had years of experience in producing live television, and recently has been intricately involved with Fine Arts Guild Productions South Pacific, On Golden Pond, Vintage Hitchcock, and Coming Apart.

Susan encourages everyone to become involved. In addition to performing, interested parties can assist with stage managing, set designing, costuming, prop selections, sound, lighting, and publicity.

A script is available for review at the desk in the Estes Valley library.

For more information about The Dinner Party, please contact Susan at circa54@gmail.com or 970-672-7074.

Deer Lake Chalet Program At Baldpate Join us at the Baldpate Inn on August 19th at 7 p.m. for “Deer Lake Chalet” with Randy Maharry.

Wouldn't Deer Ridge Junction be a perfect place for a Gas station, Restaurant, and a Souvenir store?? Well, it was just that until 1959. Now the intersection of Highway 36 with Highway 34 is still popular as the trailhead for the hike to Deer Mtn. Come and find out what happened at that junction when Dr. Randy Maharry remembers his childhood family vacation days that were spent at Deer Ridge Chalet. Mr. Scott Webermeir, the son and grandson of the longtime owners of Deer Ridge Chalet, will be available to make comments and corrections about Dr. Maharry's presentation.

This free information session is part of our Summer Enchanted Evenings series that runs from June through September.

Our Wednesday evening series is part history, part natural history, and part show & tell. Topics will range from history to hiking. Check out our website at www.BaldpateInn.com or call us at 970586-6151 for further information and for other Summer Enchanted Evening events all summer long. We also invite you to make reservations for dinner to enjoy our homemade soup and salad buffet before our enchanted evenings begin!

For more information, visit www.BaldpateInn.com or call 970-5866151.

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Exclusive preview reception August 13, 2015, 5 - 6 PM at the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall Please join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and the artists of the Centennial Celebration for an exclusive “first look” at this exciting art show and the opportunity to purchase these brand new works in advance of the public opening.

A portion of the proceeds from art sales will go toward a special Centennial land protection project in the Park.

Tickets are $100 per person ($80 of each ticket price will be applied toward your art purchases.)

Please purchase your ticket by August 3rd Contact Victoria Alexander at (970)-586 - 0108, ext. 25

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Ran Off The Rooster At Performance Park August 15 The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is proud to present Ran Off The Rooster at 7 p.m. on August 15th as the next offering in its Performance Park Summer Series. Admission is free but donations for the Lloyd Scott High School Music Scholarship will be gratefully accepted.

Ran Off The Rooster is a women-powered string band from the Estes Valley in Colorado. Combining diverse musical backgrounds, bluegrass instrumentation, and a fun-driving attitude, these talented musicians are best known for their original song choices, creative arrangements, and killer three part harmonies. Good friends on and off the stage, these ladies know how to have a good time and will captivate the audience with their music, humor, and charm.

Amy Glenney grew up in East Tennessee, listening to the roots music of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Buck Owens, and singing "old timey" gospel every Sunday morning in a little coun-

try church. After moving to Colorado at age 18, Amy began playing guitar, and many years later began exploring the upright bass. She enjoys playing and singing a mix of Celtic, bluegrass, honky-tonk, and blues. Amy has played with several regional bands over the years and enjoys supporting the amazing local music scene in the Front Range. She also loves hiking and camping in the mountains near her home in Pinewood Springs.

Jacie Ullrich grew up on the north side of Chicago and was greatly influenced by the sounds of Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson. Jacie played organ, sang in choir, and started taking guitar lessons at the age of 15. Since moving to Estes Park in 2003, Jacie has played with several local bands, has been a regular at karaoke and open mic nights, has sat in with several special ensembles for Rotary, YMCA, and other groups, and was named Estes Park Idol in 2004. Jacie is

well known for her soulful voice and style.

Jacie also loves the Judds, Amos Lee, and songs about tractors.

When she isn't playing music, Jacie enjoys hiking, traveling all over the globe, and visiting her family in Chicago.

An Iowa native, Erin Dahlby grew up playing piano and alto saxophone, singing in choir, and listening to a mix of rock and folk music. After moving to Estes Park at the age of 20, Erin began playing the acoustic guitar and was introduced to the local bluegrass and jam band scene. Eight years ago, Erin taught herself to play mandolin, became a regular at local bluegrass jams, and has enjoyed exploring the instrument from many angles and genres. Erin has attended the annual RockyGrass Academy in Lyons for the past six years, attended Rocky Mountain Song School in 2014, and also takes advantage of mandolin and songwriting workshops whenever possible. Through these venues, Erin has taken classes from some of the world’s best mandolin players, including Chris Thile, Mike Marshall, John Moore, Don Julin, Frank Solivan, and Sierra Hull.

Erin also draws much inspiration from the peaceful solitude of the mountains.

Ran Off The Rooster officially formed as a band in August 2013, but only had three practices before the September flood washed away the roads. Erin was displaced from her home in Glen Haven, and Amy had to temporarily evacuate her home in Pinewood Springs, so they were forced to take a break.

The band started back up again in January 2014.

Ran Off The Rooster’s first public performance was for the Rotary Benefit for Glen Haven at Performance Park Amphitheater in July 2014. They only played three songs, but the crowd’s response was overwhelming. Immediately, the band was asked for contact information, availability of CDs, and performance schedule.

In early 2015, the band started playing more regularly, and their concert schedule filled up much quicker than they had anticipated. In a very short time, Ran Off The Rooster has gained a following in Estes Park, the Front Range, and in Laramie, WY. They will be playing the Centennial Uptown Breakdown festival in Centennial, WY on August 29 and the 5th Annual Girls’ Night Out festival in Saratoga, WY on August 30. The band is now focused on songwriting, recording, expanding their fan base, and booking shows and festivals for 2016. Above all, they just love playing music together and sharing it with others.

Ran Off The Rooster is very supportive of the local music and arts community and when able, the group has donated their time and talents for benefits and non-profit events. The band members are extremely grateful for the support from Estes Park businesses, organizations, residents, and friends. You can find their music and concert schedule on Facebook or at reverbnation.com/ranofftherooster.

Grab a lawn chair or blanket and join us at 7 p.m. on August 15th in Performance Park.

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Sports And Fitness Expo Attracts Community Businesses And Organizations The Estes Park Sports and Fitness Cooperative is seeking key community businesses and organizations for the inaugural Sports and Fitness Expo. The Expo is part of the Fitness and Wellness Block Party on Friday, August 21st, from 4.30 to 7.00 p.m. It gives participating organizations an opportunity to showcase their business and services, attract patrons and raise awareness of sports and fitness opportunities in Estes Park.

The Fitness and Wellness Block Party is a collaborative event between the Estes Thrives initiatives at Estes Park Schools, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) and the EPSFC. The Block Party also includes the annual Back 2 School Bash, hosted by EVRPD, at the Aquatic Center. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the future Commu-nity Center.

In addition to the Sports & Fitness Expo and Back 2 School Bash, the Block Party will include ribbon cutting ceremonies for an exercise learning center in the middle school, the new high school

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track surface and the rebuilt scoreboard of the football field. Following the ribbon cutting, the public is invited to try out the new track on the inaugural lap run /walk, followed by a kids fun run.

Taxpayers will get to see and experience these recent investments in our community.

The Estes Park Sports and Fitness Cooperative invites the entire community to attend this fun, educational event and discover the range of sports, fitness and wellness opportunities in the Estes Park area. Further details and event times will be announced next week. For additional information, please go to Facebook.com/EstesParkSportsandFitness.

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

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

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

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

For current info visit facebook.com/estesparkcc

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Scrapbook Flower Class Planned

Beth Headley, Program Coordinator at the Estes Park Senior Center, is offering a fun and creative art class on Tuesday, August 25 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. The class, Scrapbook Flowers, features the use of acrylic paints, a variety of colored and printed papers and mod podge to create 12 x 12 canvas art piece.

All materials are provided in this easy and FUN class. The cost is $8 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $12 for nonmembers. No prior art or craft expe-

rience is necessary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; create with others, relax and enjoy! Register at the Senior Center with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park.

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

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Senior Center Fundraising Breakfast Saturday, August 22 Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. will hold a fundraising breakfast at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street on Saturday, August 22 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast-lovers of all ages can enjoy an all-you- can-eat breakfast of scrambled eggs, pepper bacon, fresh fruit salad, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, sausages and pancakes and coffee. Drop in; no reservations are needed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-7.

The first breakfast of the season was held on June 6 with 150 in attendance, the second breakfast was held on July 25 John and Dona Cooper cook up with 228 in attendance. The fourth suma tasty batch of eggs for the July breakfast. mer breakfast will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

This is the 18th year for this communitywide event. In 2015, EPSCC, Inc. will provide over $10,000 in support for the Senior Center. Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. (EPSCC, INC.) is a non-profit (501c3) corporation that works in partnership with the Town of Estes Park to support programs and events at the Estes Park Senior Center.

Special thanks to Catering for All Occasions and the Egg & I of Estes Park for their generous support of these commuNo event would be complete without nity events.

Cheryl Schutz, as an amazing dishFor more information, please contact washer. the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Center news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

John Gulliksen, Mary Jo and Bob Seifert and Roger Schuett and Town Trustee Wendy Koenig enjoy the July event. Courtesy photos

CSU Extension To Present Program: Lacto Fermentation 101 Natural fermentation is one of the oldest means of food preservation. Nutrition, Health and Food Safety educator Edie McSherry from CSU Extension in Larimer County will present a free program called Lacto Fermentation 101 on Monday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. No reservations are needed for this free program.

Participants will learn the science of preparing and storing sauerkraut, kimchi and other fermented vegetables safely and also learn nutrition and probiotic information at this program. Edie McSherry conducts programs in food safety and safe food preservation for consumers at CSU Larimer County Extension. Edie holds a degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Colorado State University and has worked as a nutrition educator for 30 years.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970)

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

Edie McSherry, Presenter, CSU Extension, Larimer County.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900 Aug 14 – Aug 21, 2015

Monday – August 17 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes & gray, Mixed vegetables, Fruit, Cookie Tuesday – August 18 Alzheimer’s Program - 1:00 p.m. BarB-Que Pork loin, Baked beans, Pasta salad, Brownie Wednesday – August 19 African Travel log presentation by Betty Hull - 1:00 p.m. Seasoned baked chicken, Red potatoes, Green beans Pie Thursday – August 20 Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Tater Tot casserole, Broccoli casserole, Cookie bar Friday – August 21 EPMC Free Coffee Hour –9:00 a.m.

Spinach bacon quiche, Tomato basil salad, Jello, Cake

EVENTS Aug 14-16: 2015 Centennial Celebration Art Show: Paintings from the Centennial Year. Stanley Hotel.

Aug 14-16: Silent Movies Comedy Film Festival. Historic Park Theatre.

Aug 14-16: Dressage Horse Show. Estes Park Events Complex. 9 am Aug 15-16: Estes Park Wine Festival.

Bond Park.

- Weekly on Tuesday: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm - Weekly on Thursday: Estes Valley Farmer’s Market. Bond Park. 8 am

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Aug 14: Hog MaGundy Band. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 14: Summerfest 2015 – Peggy Mann Band. YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm Aug 14: Ran Off the Rooster. Acoustic. The Barrel. 7 pm Aug 14: Branden Sipes. Acoustic. Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 15: Mountain Town Rockers. Rock.

Elk Meadow Lodge. 6:30 pm Aug 15: Jack & Gary. Folk and Rock.

Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 15: Ran Off the Rooster. Acoustic.

Performance Park. 7 pm Aug 16: Bradley Mayhew. Magic. Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 19: Adam Green. Performance Park.

7 pm Aug 20: Matthew Gurnsey. Irish and Scottish music. Performance Park. 7 pm Aug 20: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 21: Music in the Mountains. Chamber Music. Rocky Ridge Music Center Concert Hall. 7 pm Aug 21: Augustus – Boulder Band.

Americana. Rock Inn. 9 pm Aug 21: Ran Off the Rooster. Acoustic.

1700 Big Thompson Ave. 6 pm - Weekly, Tuesday & Wednesday: James Davis. Spanish and Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm - Weekly on Tuesday & Thursday: BINGO at the American Legion. American Legion Post 119 - Weekly, Tuesday: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

- Weekly, Wednesday: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9 pm - Weekly, Friday & Saturday: Ray Young.

Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 5 pm - Weekly, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Garry Valero. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 7 pm - Weekly, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Bob Smallwood. Crag’s Lodge. 7 pm - Weekly, Friday & Saturday: Karaoke.

Lonigans. 9 pm - Weekly, Saturday: Live Music. Kind Coffee. 5 pm - Weekly, Friday: Open Mic. Elk Meadow Lodge. 6:30 pm

THEATRE Aug 14 & 21: Paradise Protected – Live Stage Play. Baldpate Inn Theater. 7 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Aug 17: Celebrate RMNP Centennial.

YMCA of the Rockies. 5:30 pm Aug 17: River Bears of Alaska with Mike Fallon. National Park Village.

7 pm Aug 17: Roadmap to Longevity. Estes Park Library. 6:30 pm Aug 20: Intro to Essential Oils. Riverspointe Spa. RSVP: 970-577-6841. 4 pm

Aug 21: The Long’s Peak Reunion. An evening with Enos Mills. Performance Park. 7 pm Aug 21: 6th Annual “Western Light” Fine Art Show Reception. Earthwood Collections. 6 pm - Weekly, Monday, Tuesday & Friday: Downtown History Walking Tours. Bond Park. 8:15 am - Weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint while enjoying drinks. Murphy’s Resort.

Monday & Wednesday at 6 pm. Friday & Saturday at 7 pm - Weekly on Wednesday: Summer Enchanted Evenings. Baldpate Inn. 7 pm - Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews.

Tie flies, fishing talk, and tasty brews.

Rock Inn. 6 pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver

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PHASES OF THE MOON

New Moon August 14th

First Quarter August 22nd

Full Moon August 29th

Last Quarter Sept. 5th

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Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more!

Evening & Ranger-Led Programs.

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

Aug 14: Kids Centennial Paint Out. Sprague Lake. 9 am. To register, call 970586-1206.

Aug 18: Civilian Conservation Corps: Legend and Legacy. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7:30 pm Aug 19: Through an Artist’s Eyes. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7:30 pm Aug 20: The Importance of Beaver Dams and Wet Meadows. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7:30 pm Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations, and registration, call 970-586-3262.

Aug 14: Secret Places in Rocky Mountain National Park. 8 am Aug 14-16: Mastering the Art & Craft of Landscape Photography. 6 pm Aug 14 & 21: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center. 6 pm Aug 15-16: Plein-air in the Park: Oil Painting. 8:30 am Aug 17: Mushrooms & Other Fungi.

8:30 am Aug 17: 100 Years of Environmental Change in RMNP. $70/adult. 8:30 am Aug 19 & 20: Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure.

Fall River Visitor Center. 9 am Aug 21: Floods: Going to Extremes.

8:30 am

EXHIBITS - Plein Air Rockies 2014 Prelude Show.

Cultural Arts Council Gallery. 5 pm - “Connections.” Art Center of Estes Park.

Continues through August 20.

- 18th Summer Art Walk. Cultural Arts Council. Continues through September 7.

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

United Methodist Church August Sermon 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Theme: (970) 586-4153 God's love restores www.estesparkumc.org and revitalizes us!

KREV-LP 104.7 FM Sunday Morning Schedule

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

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DON’T CHASE THE SNAKE Author Dan Miller tells about a boyhood friend of his, Bob Queen, who was bitten by a snake while exploring the acreage of a neighboring farm. He says, “Seeing the snake slither off, my immediate reaction was to run after the snake, track him down and repay the scoundrel for what he did to my friend. Bob, however, being a much wiser outdoorsman, quickly pulled out his knife, laced the bite, sucked the blood out and spit out the poison. The focus for him was on his own wellbeing, not on repaying the snake.”

We all know people of both kinds represented in this incident. Some are wise enough to deal with the problem at hand, while others are busy dealing with things that have happened, things in the past. One psychologist, Dr. Mike Murdock, summed it up like this. “Losers focus on what they are going through; Champions focus on what they are going to.”

I participated in a memorial service this week for just such a ‘Champion’. Kevin was a man who had ‘gotten bitten by the snake’ several times in his life. Early in life he had kidney problems that called for unique, history-making treatments…his case was written up in medical journals. Several years later, after serving twelve years in the military, he needed a heart transplant, which held for twelve years, and then another that kept him going until the accident a week ago that took his life. During all those years, Kevin could have been a ‘loser’, condemning the ‘snakes’ that plagued his life. His choice, rather, was to focus on the life that still remained and living it to the full. He dedicated his life to his God, to his family…two of whom had ‘snakes’ of their own to deal with…and to people who needed heart procedures like he had. He would visit the Heart Transplant Center and share positive words about the surgery and the recovery with those who were going to deal with their ‘snakes’. All who eulogized Kevin focused on his willingness to serve and brighten the lives of others, right up to his untimely death.

How different this is from those who busily ‘chase snakes’ in their own lives.

The company folds or they just get laid off, or they feel mistreated in some other way, leading to anger, resentment, bitterness, backstabbing, which continue to contribute to guilt, discouragement, frustration, and depression. Be aware that all these reactions and feelings focus on the past. Turning around and looking to the future brings confidence, boldness and enthusiasm. Steven’s Covey’s advice to all who struggle with ‘snakes’, is to “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” That’s what my friend, Kevin, did and touched and enriched the lives of many. Another health professional, Carl Bard said it well: “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”

We all know what would have happened if Bob Queen and Dan Miller had chosen to chase the snake instead of doing something to make the impact less. The poison would have been given the opportunity to course through his veins, draining his energy and perhaps leading to his death.

So for each of us the question is: What are we doing with our life? Are we chasing a snake from the past or pursuing a dream for the future? Choose carefully; your life may be at stake. Be a Kevin! Be a ‘Champion’, not a ‘loser’.

(Bob)

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Viewing Of Historic Footage Used In The Making Of “The Living Dream” Film By Nick Mollé

“The Living Dream”

On Saturday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m. see recently discovered motion picture footage used in the making of “The Living Dream” film. Filmmaker Nick Mollé's most recent production tells the history of Rocky Mountain National

Park beginning with the Native American and Mountain Man period through stories of pioneers and settlers. It continues through the twentieth century and into modern times including stunning wildlife and scenery, interviews with park rangers, and current footage of the worldfamous technical rock climber Tommy Caldwell.

In the film, footage from as early as the 1910s through the 1950s is used to illustrate the story of Rocky Mountain National Park. Join Nick Mollé and co-director Sean Doherty as they describe how they found the historic footage as well as the story behind these rare films. The filmmakers will also, for the first time, show some of the historic footage that did not make it into the film.

Cost is $3 for Museum members and children or $5 for non-members; first come, first served, limit 60 people.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Cash or check only. The DVD is for sale at the Museum Shop for $19.95 and Museum members receive 10 percent off.

Vince Brady Book Signed September 4 At Macdonald Book Shop Sample stills from early footage of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Religion And Philosophy Group Meeting August 19

Vince and his grandson at the zoo.

Vince Brady, a part time resident of Estes Park, will be at Macdonald Book Shop on September 4th from 3 to 5 p.m. for a book signing event. His new book, He Is The Gardener, begins with an investigation of the Biblical material about the appearances of the resurrected Jesus and ends with a study of the consequences for both the Christian doctrine of God and understanding of human existence. He Is The Gardener is about speaking of faith in Jesus in a culture of science and history. It is possible to speak authentically of believing in Jesus

without violating the sensibilities of science and history. This book gives voice to a faith that is profound, life changing, and a challenge to the culture of the day.

Vince has been Director of Religious Education at St. Charles Church in Oklahoma City for 36 years and an adjunct professor of theology at Kansas Newman University for 30 years. His book has grown out of these research and teaching experiences. He Is The Gardener is well worth a read if you are ready for a growth spurt in understanding of what it means to believe in Jesus.

On Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Senior Center of Estes Park, the Religion and Philosophy Group will sponsor a discussion of an encyclical by Pope Francis titled Laudato Si’ (Praise Be to You): On Care for Our Common Home. An encyclical is a papal letter.

According to a recent review by Bill McKibben in The New York Review, this encyclical “turns out to be nothing less than a sweeping, radical, and highly persuasive critique of how we inhabit this planet – an ecological critique, yes, but also a moral, social, economic, and spiritual commentary. In scope and tone it reminded me instantly of E. F. Schumacher’s Small Is Beautiful (1973), and of the essays of the great American writer Wendell Berry.”

To quote McKibben again, “The ecological problems we face are not, in their origin, technological, says Francis. Instead a certain way of understanding human life and activity has gone awry, to the serious detriment...of the world around us.”

Anyone who has read and digested the encyclical is welcome to participate in

this discussion, The encyclical is available at http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/e n/encyclicals/documents/papafrancesco_20150524_enciclica-laudatosi.html . The text has 180 pages of large print. Due to costs hard copies will not be available from Michael, but attendees are welcome to bring their various mobile devices.

The Religion and Philosophy Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month usually in the Senior Center. The name notwithstanding, the group has hosted and continues to welcome competent presentations on all kinds of contemporary, historical, and perennial issues. Presentations are free and open to people of all ages, persuasions, and eccentricities.

The Senior Center of Estes Park is located at 220 4th Street (next to the museum). Free coffee and tea are available.

The Senior Center offers a delicious lunch and welcomes attendees to partake.

For further information call Michael at 303-747-9351.

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Generous Gift From St. Bart’s Funds Grief Workshop

Father Seth Richmond, the Rector of Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church announced today the donation of a grant to Loving Spirit, a Colorado non-profit, to provide a free workshop for grieving adults. The Loving Spirit workshop will take place at the Estes Valley Library on September 19 and 20th, from 9-4 p.m. each day and is open to the public by pre-registration only.

In making the donation Father Richmond said, ”this gift comes from the St. Bartholomew the Apostle Center for Spirituality, an outreach of the parish church of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Estes Park. It is our way of showing support for many citizens of our community who have suffered a tremendous loss in their lives and it is consistent with our mission of encouraging and equipping individuals on their spiritual journey.”

According to Dayle E. Spencer, President of Loving Spirit, this workshop is

being offered in partnership with the Estes Valley Library. “We have been so fortunate to enjoy a partnership with our library for previous workshops and now we welcome the additional support of one of our community churches,” said Spencer. “These collaborations make it possible for us to continue our commitment to deliver the workshops for free to our participants.”

Although Loving Spirit Workshops are designed to help adults recover from grief they are not limited to grief caused by the death of a loved one. People grieve different types of loss in life, including divorce, career changes, financial setbacks, health problems, and even community traumas like the recent flood.

The Loving Spirit Workshop is an intense, experiential, interactive process. It is facilitated by Spencer, who is the author of two books on transforming loss, “Loving Allie, Transforming the Journey of Loss,” and “Loving Spirit, Self-help for the Journey of Loss.”

Participants have consistently rated the workshop as excellent, and have also said: “dealing with loss and grief is hard work, but it may be the most important work you will do in your life.”

The workshops are small, limited to twenty-four participants, only one per family, and tend to be fully enrolled. So anyone who is interested in attending should register immediately online at www.Estesvalleylibrary.org.

Correction In Recipe In last week’s Cooking on High column

by Esther A. Cenac, the amount of Jell-O was misprinted. It should have read a 3 ounce pkg. of Jello. See full recipe below.

Rhubarb Easy Bars Preheat oven to 350 degrees 5-6 cups rhubarb 1 cup sugar 1-3 oz. pkg. reg. or sugarless strawberry Jell-O (this is about the only time I use sugarless as it does cut the calories) 1 cup water

1 yellow or white cake mix ¼ cup melted butter ½ cup coconut ½ cup (or more) chopped nuts (I use pecans) Grease well a 9 x 13 baking pan. Put the ingredients in order written, into the baking pan. Do not stir. Bake at 350 for one hour or a little longer. Cool on a rack. Can be served, scooped, and warm or allow cooling to cut into bars. esther.cenac@gmail.com

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Our Wonderful World: River Of Bears The Estes Valley Library’s “Our Wonderful World” will be headed back to Alaska on Monday night, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Village Playhouse.

Please join us for River of Bears with Mike Fallon.

The presentation focuses on the unique sanctuary for brown bears that is located on the McNeil River in Alaska. Mike and Suzy Fallon have had a passion for bears since the 1980s and have visited the bear viewing areas of Katmai, Alaska, and the Churchill polar bears of Manitoba, Canada. Mike will share photos, video clips and many bear viewing stories. Mike is a retired employee of the Alaska Department of

Fish & Game and Suzy retired in 1998 from the Anchorage School District, where she taught high school Spanish.

“Our Wonderful World” is an opportunity to celebrate the personal stories of those who have explored destinations near and far. The Library offers a special thank-you to the Webermeier family and the staff of National Park Village for their generosity in providing this year’s event space. For more information on this adventure series, visit the Estes Valley Library at estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Everyone’s A Hero: Super Hero Scavenger Hunt For Teens!

It’s time to wrap up your super hero summer and join Estes Valley Library Teen Guide Katherine Dumont, for a scavenger hunt adventure at the Estes Valley Library!

On Friday, August 21st from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., participants will be placed on teams and use their super powers as they race around downtown Estes Park on this marvelous scavenger hunt. Each team will receive a packet of clues and instructions, and there will be prizes and

treats for all. Teens can register individually or in teams of up to five or sign up as an individual. Come as your favorite Super Hero! Wear a cape and a mask – come as a themed super hero family.

Spandex is not required, but certainly admired! The Super Hero Scavenger Hunt is open to kids ages 13 to 18. To register for this end- of-summer reading event or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Jane Austen, Etc. Book Clubs For Teens Jane Austen’s heroines are intelligent, independent, and clever. It’s no surprise that her materials have inspired millions of people over the years and have been the topic of countless discussions.

Estes Valley Library Teen Guide Katherine Dumont will be hosting the kick-off meeting for the Jane Austen etc.

Book Club on Tuesday, August 18th in the Hondius Community Room at 6:30 p.m. The book club will begin by reading Pride and Prejudice and watching the movie of the same name. There will be tea and snacks and the opportunity to

discuss the significance of novels coming out of the Austen era. We will also make plans for follow-up events at this first meeting.

The Jane Austen, etc. Book Club is NOT just for girls – dudes encouraged to come! Books available at the library.

Registration is requested for this book discussion event. To register for the book club or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

Customizing Your Resume And Cover Letter At The Estes Valley Library Take your resume and cover letter to the next level. Learn what employers are looking for in a resume and how to tailor your resume to each opportunity you are pursuing. Customizing Your Resume & Cover Letter will be held on August 19th in the Wasson Board Room at the Estes Valley Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

You will learn about different resume formats, current resume practices, and techniques to better communicate what you have to offer to potential employers.

In addition to customizing your resume, this workshop will also teach you what to include in a cover letter, what an employer is looking for in a letter, how to

structure it and how to present yourself effectively in writing.

This workshop is for you if you already have a resume developed, need to rework your resume for a change in career focus, want to customize your resume for an employer’s needs, or if you’d like to improve your cover letter to stand out.

This workshop is free to the public and presented by Workforce Larimer County in partnership with the Estes Valley Library. Registration is required and is available at estesvalleylibrary.org or, call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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Goodbye and Welcome

Friday, August 14th, 1 - 5pm Goodbye to Kristin – After three years in our beautiful valley, Kristin Rauch is leaving us to move to the Florida Keys – the land of hurricanes, mosquitos, alligators, snakes, giant spiders, and palmetto bugs (don’t ask). Kristin is moving to be with her fiancé and get married.

We have very much appreciated having Kristin as part of the Mountaintop team. Her professionalism and her work ethic are among the many qualities that we have appreciated during her time here. She already has a job in Florida, but that is a long commute for her patients. Please join us in giving her a fond sendoff.

Welcome to Megan and Jennifer Megan Thorburn, DPT, joined us in March.

Megan is a Colorado native and grew up in Fort Collins. She has become an essential part of our team. Megan is avid cyclist who bikes to work almost every day. Jennifer Sauers, DPT, is coming to us from Baltimore, Maryland, and she will be working with us through October. Please join us in welcoming Megan and Jennifer.

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Library Used Book Sale Earned $30,000 This Year!

To The Editor: The Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Annual Used Book Sale earned over $30,000 this year. Funds earned from this event directly benefit the Estes Valley Library. This successful fundraising event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of the citizens of Estes Park. The Board thanks you for your very generous donations of books and materials throughout the year and for attending the three-day event.

Special thanks go to our small band of dedicated book sorters who work every week at the library, to the members of the Book Committee and the 150 volunteers who gave up their weekend to set up the Conference Center ballroom, unload the books, arrange the tables, work as cashiers and tear down Sunday afternoon. Special thanks go to the Town’s Public Works crew who did the backbreaking work of loading and unloading

the boxes that contained over 40,000 books and other donated items. Thanks also go to Safeway for providing the plastic bags used for Sunday’s Bag Day and the Rocky Mountain Park Inn for their great support of the book sale.

The Friends & Foundation members wish to publicly thank each and every person involved for their time and effort in this special event.

The 2015 Holiday Used Book Sale will be held on December 4 and 5, 2015 in the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Community Room. Browse among the handpicked gently used books, CDs, and DVDs that are in excellent condition and suitable for gift giving, as well as your own enjoyment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

The Friends & Foundation are always looking for volunteers to support library activities. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Walsh at (970) 586-8116 ext. 835 or swalsh@estesvalleylibrary.org.

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Wanted: Library Trustees Job Title: Library Trustee, a member of the governing Board of the Estes Valley Public Library District. There are seven Trustees in total. Two appointments are open beginning January 1, 2016. One vacancy will be for a 4-year term of office.

The other is to complete 2-years of an unfinished term ending 2017.

Residency requirements: Must live in the boundaries of the Library District, which includes Estes Park, Glen Haven and Pinewood Springs.

In other words, the western area of Larimer County Commissioner District 3. The Commissioner representing this area is Tom Donnelly.

Qualifications: Must believe in the value of strong public library services to the citizens of the Estes Valley. The Library is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a vision of a vital and literate community.

Responsibilities: Trustees are responsible for library finances (budget approval and review), the evaluation of the library director, and the setting of library policy.

Trustees also work with a host of other appointed and elected officials. Position requires one Board meeting a month (average length, 1 to 2 hours each), an additional board study session, probably one or two committee assignments (meeting 6 to 8 times a year), and other conferences as needed.

Pay: the satisfaction of a job well done.

Convivial and thoughtful colleagues.

The opportunity to make a difference in one of the community’s most valued public agencies.

Application process: Send a completed application to the Estes Valley Public Library District Board of Trustees. Interviews will be conducted with the Board Nominating Committee. Successful applicants will be recommended for appointment to the Town Trustees of Estes Park and Larimer County Commissioners, who are the appointing authorities.

Closing date: first consideration will be given to those applications received by August 28, 2015.

Company background: founded by popular vote in 1988, the Estes Valley Library is an independent taxing entity. It has as of this writing over 55,000 items, circulates almost a quarter million materials annually, a growing digital collection, employs approximately 24 people, enjoys the support of 100+ volunteers and has an annual operating budget of over $1 million.

Current strategic initiatives: To become the best small library in Colorado by building successful enterprises (in partnership with economic development and nonprofit agencies throughout the county); through the promotion of early childhood literacy (using current brain development research in this area); connecting our residents to the digital world; the further expansion of civic

Art Upstairs At The Estes Valley Library

By: Keturah Young, Library Technical Assistant

Living in the mountains is a dream for many. It was for me.

I spent many years heartsick for the mountains before finally moving to Estes over four years ago. However, life gets busy and somehow you forget to drink in all the beauty surrounding you. With so much going on, you may find yourself so busy that you leave post-it notes inscribed with “breathe” all over your home and office.

Taking moments of silence to wonder at the wild (and wander in the wild) around us may not happen as often as at first. Somehow we forget to be grateful, to be present, to be filled with awe that we are alive, surrounded by grandeur and glory, and living in Estes Park. Then one day, you find you can’t be bothered to pull off the road in the midst of fevered traffic to admire the sunset. The staccato rhythm of to-dos, get-dones, be-

heres, and go-theres is all you’re paying attention to.

This month’s exhibit at the Art Upstairs may help change that.

A longtime Estes Park Resident, Arthur Messal draws significant inspiration from the Estes Valley and surrounding wilderness. His featured photographs show Rocky Mountain National Park from different perspectives. Most are taken within the last year using film and digital cameras.

Included in his images is a roaring river someplace in the park, a Comanche helicopter flying over town during the 2013 flood, and a cheerful ice skater caught in mid-jump on Lily Lake.

Images are featured in color, black and white, and a mix of the two.

His images just may cause you to take a breath, sit in silence, and look with wonder at the beautiful place we call home.

They might even inspire you to pull over on the side of the road and watch the sunset.

The Arthur Messal Photography Exhibit will be on display through August 31. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

programs to address community challenges and interests; demonstrating our value beyond the walls of the library through direct service and an awareness campaign of our contributions; and to achieve long term sustainability, matching available resources with the demonstrated needs of the community.

While expertise in any of these areas is welcome, the board would be especially pleased to entertain applications from those with expertise in the area of public finance.

For more information: please contact Library Director Claudine Perrault, at 970/586-8116, or e-mail any questions to cperrault@estesvalleylibrary.org.

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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. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. 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 970 685-8756

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Filling The Boot For MDA The Estes Valley Fire Protection District had a very important guest at their monthly business meeting on August 4th. Joe Akmakjian of Ft. Collins stopped by to share his story with the volunteer firefighters. Joe was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy when he was 15 months old. The doctors said he wouldn’t live past age 12. Joe turned 24 at the end of July and celebrated doubling his life expectancy by skydiving!

It is because of people Firefighter Justin Kearney and Joe Akmakjian. like Joe that the Estes Valley Fire Protection Courtesy photo District will once again collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) attention and equipment. Donation money also sends children with MD to a for its Labor Day weekend “Fill-thesummer camp where they each have a Boot” campaign. Firefighters will be located along Elkhorn Avenue from 8 a.m. counselor to assist them so they can enjoy every day kid activities. Remaining until 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th, funds go to research for a cure for the 43 Sunday, September 6th and 8 a.m. to 4 forms of MD diseases. Some of this rep.m. on Monday, September 7th. search is conducted in the state of ColThe money collected goes directly to MDA, which allocates the funds back to orado.

The EPVFD has participated in MDA this region to help individuals with musfund drives for more than 25 years. cular dystrophy (MD) pay for medical

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Bright Christmas In Need Of School Supplies

The new school year is coming on August 24. Bright Christmas is preparing to gather school supplies for families in need who have children returning to Estes Park’s schools this fall.

If you are a family who would like help with supplies for your children, we will be distributing from Crossroads Ministry the weeks of August10-21. Please contact Crossroads for more information at (970)577-0610 or visit in person at 851 Dry Gulch Road close to SALUD clinic. You do not have to be a client of Crossroads to receive these school supplies. In addition if you have high school students, we will have a large supply of basic items for them.

We are asking for donations of the following items: Ticonderoga #2 pencils, washable markers, 24 count Crayola classic crayons, glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, Crayola Markers, colored pencils, pencil-top erasers, dry-erase markers, 1” 3-ring binders, wide and college rule paper, 3x5 index cards, composition books, Sharpie pens, Highlighters, water bottles and zippered pouches for pencils, etc.

You can drop off any new school supplies at MedX, 158 1st St. just off Highway 7, or Master Graphics, next to the Estes Park Post Office.

If you would like to donate funds to help us with the cost of purchasing any 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 31st year of providing support to our low income families and families with unexpected needs. Thank you for continuing to support this program.

Jean Austin - 586-2035, 635-3302 Nancy Gregg – 481-4390 El nuevo año escolar llegará el 24 de agosto. El programa de Navidad Brillante se dispone a juntar útiles escolares para familias en la necesidad que tienen

a niños que vuelven a las escuelas de Estes Park este otoño.

Si usted es una familia que necesita ayuda con útiles para sus niños, distribuiremos desde Crossroads Ministry la semana del 10 de agosto. Por favor póngase en contacto con Crossroads Ministry al (970) 577-0610 para más información, o visítelos en persona al 851 Dry Gulch Road cerca de la clínica SALUD. Además si usted tiene estudiantes que van a la escuela preparatoria, tendremos una cantidad grande de artículos básicos para ellos. No se necessita ser cliente de Crossroads para recibir útiles escolares.

Pedimos donaciones de los artículos siguientes: Lápices #2 Ticonderoga, marcadores lavables, creyones clásicos de Crayola (24 cuenta), tubitos de pegamento, pegamento Elmer, marcadores de Crayola, lápices de color, gomas de borrar para los lápices, marcadores secos – para borrar, carpetas de 3 anillos de 1” pulgada, papel de regla de colegio y amplias, tarjetas índex de 3x5, libros de composición, plumas de Sharpie, Highlighters, botellas de agua y bolsas con cierre para lápices, etc.

Usted puede dejar cualquier nueva provisión de útiles escolares en Med X, 158 1st Street, cerca de la carretera interestatal 7, o en la empresaria Master Graphics a la par del correo de Estes Park.

Si gusta donar fondos para ayudarnos con el costo de comprar útiles escolares adicionales, por favor envíe un cheque a Navidad Brillante, al P.O. Box 2981, Estes Park, Co., 80517. Somos una organización sin fin de lucro 501 (c) 3. Su donación es desgravable.

Este es nuestro 31 año de apoyo que provee a nuestras familias de bajo ingreso y familias con necesidades inesperadas. Gracias por seguir apoyando este programa.

Jean Austin - 586-2035, 635-3302 Nancy Gregg – 481-4390

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Hunger Alert The World Food Organization, and many governmental as well as non-government organizations, have stated that there are more displaced persons, in other words refugees, in the world than at any time in human history, including the period following World War II. There are several reasons why we have so many displaced people relying on governments, churches and other humanitarian relief agencies for shelter, water and food: war, as in Syria; ethnic conflict, as in the Middle East; violence, as in Central America: religious conflict as in Myanmar (Burma), the Middle East and Africa; and natural disasters, including drought, flooding and earthquakes.

In response, many feel we should say "Take care of your own, stay where you belong, where you came from." or "That's not my problem." We would rather not be bombarded with news of over-run, ever expanding refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon, Kenya, Palestine or refugees risking their lives as they make their way to Europe, Australia, the United States or even Indonesia, which many see as a third world country.

Thousands have died at sea, the Passengers on unseaworthy boats for which

they spent their last resources.

You can help by taking part in the annual Estes Park Walk for the Hungry on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m. We will gather on the south side of the visitors' center and walk around Lake Estes.

Walker sponsor sheets can be obtained from one of the following Estes Park Churches: Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue; The Estes Park United Methodist Church, 1509 Fish Hatchery Road; St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 880 Macgregor Avenue; or the Pinewood Springs Community Church in Pinewood Springs. Also you may contact Peter Vanderveen, walk coordinator in Estes Park at 586-0578, who will deliver a sponsor sheet and details about Church World Service and the CROP Walk to you.

You can also make contributions and find further information by going to crophungerwalk.org on the internet. Indicate that you are supporting the Estes Park CROP Walk.

Twenty-five per cent of all Estes Park receipts will go to Crossroads, our local food bank relief organization.

Calling All Northern Colorado Authors Calling all Northern Colorado authors to attend the 1st Annual Local Authors Showcase at the Loveland Public Library Galleria, Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 9:30 - 4:30 p.m.

As passionate advocates for literacy and lifelong learning, the Loveland Public Library would like to support local Northern Colorado authors by sponsoring its first ever Local Authors Showcase. This event (open to the public 1:30-4:30 p.m.) will provide an opportunity for local authors to attend workshops, to meet & greet, and to sign & sell their books.

Participation in this showcase event is

by application only. Applications can be found on the Loveland Public Library’s homepage www.LovelandPublicLibrary.org, or by contacting Caroline Hilligoss by email caroline.hilligoss@cityofloveland.org, by phone 962-2765, or at the Adult Services Desk.

Please return completed applications

by September 15, 2015 to: Caroline Hilligoss Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Loveland, CO 80537

What Will Your Legacy Be? EPNRC Announces Free Legacy Life Planning Workshop EPNRC is excited to announce Living a Legacy as Life’s Work as the topic of an August 20th workshop being held from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. This free educational program is hosted by the Estes Valley Legacy: a planned giving collaborative comprised of twelve area nonprofits and presented by First Western Trust.

Have you thought about what your legacy will be?

Did you know that your life’s work, your experiences, memories, beliefs, values and the differences you have made all contribute to your life’s legacy?

Would you like to learn more about how you can create a family legacy? This workshop is designed for those who are

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preparing for a transition or a new stage in life both financially and emotionally or those that are expecting a current life change or event. If you are a young adult with elderly parents, a professional, a business owner, a retiree or an individual approaching retirement, you will surely benefit from this workshop.

In this workshop, presenters will: • Define legacy • Talk about the benefits of creating a family legacy • Discuss the two types of family legacies – financial and living • Provide steps in how to create your legacy.

Registration is required. To register, visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the August 20th date, click on the event then click “register now.”

For additional information on these or other programs and services of the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, please contact Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or 970-4807805.

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Events Set To Begin For Plein Air Rockies 2015

The artists have arrived and “Plein Air Rockies 2015 – A Festival of Outdoor Painting” is in full swing. Two public paint out events are scheduled for Monday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 19 to allow audiences of all ages to gain a first hand view of the artists at work during the night and day. On the 17th is a Nocturne Paint Out in downtown Estes Park from 8-10 p.m. and on the 19th will be a Paint The Town from 9-4. The Nocturne event will have artists meet at Riverside Plaza at 8 p.m. and from there

will go on to paint subjects on location.

The public can watch how the artists paint in the late evening light and capture the glow of neon, street lights, business signs and other sources of light in an evening environment. Artists will be painting until 10 p.m.

The second public “artist watching” event will take place during the daylight hours on the 19th as PAR 2015 artists “Paint The Town.” This second paint out will have artists capturing the downtown district in the daylight hours of 9-4 p.m.

Houndstongue • Red to purple pea-sized flowers with five petals • Flowers mature to form a four-part fruit that sticks like Velcro!

• Biennial with 1st year a cluster of long, round leaves shaped like dog tongues • 2nd year plants produce stems w/ coiled branches that unroll to open flowers

Why should you be concerned about it?

Houndstongue is poisonous to many animals. Seeds stick to animal fur and John Randall human clothing creating a nuisance and potential future plants. Houndstongue grows anywhere, but prefers moist areas. Houndstongue can be seen around the Carriage Hills area. Cynoglossum officinale is Houndstongue’s scientific name.

PREVENTION Pull or dig plants to remove several inches of root. Place flowering and fruiting Houndstongue in paper lawn bags. Drop off weed-filled paper bags for free disposal on Mon, Weds, and Fridays from 8-4 at 666 Elm Street, up the road from the Recycle/Transfer Station. If you mow, please use an attached mower bag to collect and dispose of clippings so that weeds aren’t spread.

For help identifying weeds on your property, call Marcia @ 586-6092 or George @ 586-5022. For more information and to report weeds out of town limits, please call the Larimer County Natural Resources @ 498-5769 or CSU Extension @ 491-7568. To report weeds within town limits, contact Linda Hardin @ 577-3723.

When in Doubt, Throw Out! Submitted by: Jana Larsen, League of Women Voters of Estes Park & Community Recycling Committee Bodee When in doubt, throw out! The reason is: CONTAMINATION! This is a crucial problem in recycling - if ANY trash is mixed in with items for recycling, the whole conglomeration becomes TRASH, and therefore, cannot be recycled. Here is a simple rule for plastics: if it is in the shape of a bottle (example shampoo, salad dressing, soft drink, etc.), or a tub (example - margarine, baby wipes, etc.), recycle it. If it is a mixed packaged item (example - light bulbs, mascara, emery boards, etc.), it is trash and throw it out! And, of course, it must be rinsed and dry before depositing in your recycle bin. For more information and tips about recycling, please visit our website www.recycleestes.org and Like and Share our Facebook page and join our group Recycle! and, as Bodee, The Recycling Dog Ambassador, reminds you: ONLY YOU CAN RECYCLE and do the 3 R’s…REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE!

The public can also view works by these artists at the Prelude Exhibit in the CAC Fine Art Gallery at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. The exhibition features works by the 34 Plein Air Rockies participating artists from across the US. This exhibit allows the public to see the styles and techniques and become acquainted with the PAR participating artists. This show will run until the 20th with the exhibit of their new works opening on the 22nd.

For other Plein Air Rockies information and events the public is asked to stop by the Cultural Arts Council, call us at 970-586-9203, email us at info@estesarts.com or visit our website at www.estesarts.com. The Cultural Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization serving the great Estes Valley and Colorado for 25 years.

Plein Air Rockies Wine Release & Tasting Party: On August 15 from 3 – 5, Snowy Peaks Winery will release two limited edition wines, Plein Air Red and Plein Air White at a Wine Release and Tasting event at the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. To celebrate Plein Air Rockies 2015, Snowy Peaks Winery has created the wines with a commemorative label featuring the painting “Summer Rests” by artist Jenifer Cline of Loveland. A portion of the proceeds from each sale of the Plein Air wines will be donated to the Cultural Arts Council in support of the Plein Air Rockies and other programs.

“These limited edition wines were created to celebrate Plein Air Rockies 2015,” states winery owner Candice Mohr. “As artists converge in Estes Park to paint the spectacular surroundings, we created these wines to capture the beauty of the grapes.” A bottle of each will be donated to CAC to auction at the Quick Draw Auction on Saturday, August 22 at Riverside Plaza beginning at 10:30. The wines are available to purchase at Snowy Peaks Winery, 292 Moraine Ave in Estes Park.

Wednesday and Thursday Night Live Concerts:

The Cultural Arts Council closes its 1st Annual Wednesday Night Live Concert with saxophonist Adam Green on August 19. Adam performs consistently as a solo saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, recorderist and guitar (or ukulele) wielding singer/songwriter. He is also a well-versed music educator as well as music theorist. The saxophonist’s ancestral roots lie in Paris, but the last century has sent it traveling the world.

Adam Green will take us globetrotting through the ears of a saxophonist; from Paris, to Tokyo, to Colorado. Once again, Matthew Gurnsey, the Kilted Man will conclude the 17th Annual Thursday Night Live Concert on August 20. Veteran performer Matthew Gurnsey will delight audiences with is rousing performances of traditional Irish and Scottish music. Through the marriage of wit and finesse, Gurnsey will charm his audiences, sweeping them into tales of wayward voyages, unrequited love and the vibrantly colorful lives of the every-man beloved of many Irish tales. His unique talents with traditional Celtic instruments such as the concertina, bodhran, bones and mandolin, add an air of authenticity to each piece and his stirring rich bass voice provides the foundation for the hauntingly beautiful melodies.

These Concert Series are underwritten with the support of ColdwellBanker, Estes Village Properties (Vicky Holler, Mary Murphy and Wayne Newsom) Also for the Wednesday Night Series, The Barrel and Thursday Night Mueller and Associates/CPA. Free-will donations will be accepted after each concert and help pay the musicians honorariums. The Cultural Arts council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization serving the greater Estes Valley.

Concerts are held at Performance Park, 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Rain or shine.

Audiences are asked to bring a chair or blanket for a more comfortable evening. For more information contact the Cultural Arts Council at 970-5869203, email:info@estesarts.com or visit our website at www.estesarts.com.

Presentation On Plein Air Painting Have you ever wanted to know more about plein air painting? Rachelle Repine will do a presentation on plein air painting on August 15 from 4-5 and August 18 from 6:30-7:30 at the Cultural Arts Council Gallery at 423 W. Elkhorn.

She will show a documentary “Outside The Lines” as an overview of the history of plein air painting in Europe and later in the US. She will go over the equip-

ment and materials used in plein air painting. She will encourage attendees to look around the gallery to see some of the artist’s studio and plein air works In anticipation of the opening of the Cultural Arts Council’s Plein Air Rockies Exhibit of new works on August 22, this will be an opportunity to learn and appreciate more of the artists plein air works.

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region is said to have a constant stream of uplifting energy, not in the least because of its magnificent surroundings.

The positive energy believed to be in the air has attracted world famous spiritual guides and thinkers. Those who practice internal energy development come to this mountain in Dao House, located in Estes Park, CO, order to contribute to the Daoist disis happy to announce that their next Tai course. Having been born and raised Chi Qigong Part I and Part II Certificathere, Master Chen has great authority tion Workshop will be held on August 22 and credibility on Daoism and the exerand 23, 2015 in Estes Park. Qi Gong is cise training to be presented in the also known as Chi Kung and is an exerworkshop. cise that is very similar to the commonly Today, Yun Xiang Tseng operates from known Tai Chi. People are encouraged Colorado. As can be seen on the Wu to register for the Tai Chi Qi Gong (Chi Dang Tao - YouTube video, he uses the Kung) Certification Workshop as soon Dao House retreat center to teach, as he as possible, as places are limited. says, "internal martial arts that focus on Kristina Naldjian from Wu Dang Tao, breathing, and movements that says, "Master Chen's deep understandstrengthen the body's energy, immune ing, experience, and benefits from the system, general health and vitality.” He ancient teachings of Daoism allow him achieves this through Tai Chi, Chi Kung to share, discuss and transfer his insight (Qi Gong) and more. to those with common affinity. Chen's People are encouraged to visit the Wu teachings are from personal experience, Dang Tao Facebook page for further inpractical, and rooted in ancient lineage formation on the certification course, based application, not purely theoretical Master Chen's teachings or Chi Kung in teaching. He maintains a philosophy of particular. living your practice."

About Wu Dang Tao: The two day training is taught personFrom the Wu Dang Mountains in ally by Master Chen and those who pass China, Wu Dang Tao is the spiritual will become certified practitioners. home of the Taoist tradition in the USA. Those who are unable to attend the At Dao House in Estes Park, Colorado, training but do want to learn the Tai Chi Master Chen teaches Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Qi Gong exercises can purchase training and more to his students, helping them DVDs instead. However, this does not lead more energetic and powerful lives. include certification.

Contact Wu Dang Tao: Master Chen (Yun Xiang Tseng) is Kristina Naldjian, 6120 State Highway from the Wu Dang region in China. For 7, Estes Park, CO 80517, or call (970) over two millennia, people have gone to 586-4094. Email: wudang_lotus@yathis region in order to cultivate peacefulhoo.com or visit http://wudangtao.com ness by withdrawing from society. The

The Dunraven Inn, the Rome of the Rockies, once again, invites you to a unique evening to benefit Crossroads of Estes Park.

Vintage 2015 will be held on Sunday, October 25, 4-7:00 p.m. You are invited to enjoy an evening of food, wine tasting, music and a lively auction of fabulous items, plus, a chance to win a trip to Italy, including airfare and accommodations through Columbine Travel Agency, a $6500 value!

You can enjoy all of this and help

Crossroads of Estes Park! Only 250 tickets will be sold, so get yours soon!

Ticket cost is $100 and may be purchased at the Dunraven Inn 2470 Colorado 66, Estes Park, CO 80517 or by calling Carolyn at 586-5811. You need not be present to win.

All proceeds will benefit Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit agency which ha! s been providing basic human services to residents in need who live in the Estes Valley for over 30 years. It offers assistance to clients on low or fixed incomes, partners with other agencies to maximize benefits to clients and encourages self-sufficiency of clients through educational opportunities.

Crossroads, through its staff and volunteers, offers a food pantry, assistance with housing, utilities, budgeting and other basic needs. http://crossroadsministryofep.org Raffle ticket purchases are not tax deductible.

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Climber And Wingsuit Flyer Steph Davis To Speak At Longs Peak Reunion

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2458 Highway 34 Steph Davis who free soloed the Longs Peak diamond four times will be speaking at the Longs Peak Reunion Symposium on Saturday, August 22, at the YMCA of Rockies Ruesch Auditorium.

Davis’ presentation, “A Ropeless Solo of the Diamond,” is scheduled from 2:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Davis honed her climbing skills in the Estes Park area and is the first woman to free solo the diamond.

Davis is also a wingsuit flyer who has BASE jumped from high places around the world. In her book, Learning to Fly: An Uncommon Memoir of Human Flight, Unexpected Love, and One Amazing Dog, Davis offers insights on what climbers and BASE jumpers have in common. “Climbers and base jumpers tend to hang out in high places, and I had encountered some base jumpers on the same cliffs I was climbing. Like climbers, base jumpers live in a fringe, almost countercultural, community.

They often drop out of real life, traveling the world in search of altitude.”

Steph Davis lives in Moab, Utah, where she owns and runs Moab Base Adventures, and also supports herself as a sponsored climber.

The Longs Peak Reunion kicks off Friday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. in Performance Park, with An Evening with Enos Mills featuring Kurtis Kelly as Enos Mills, and period music by the Riverside Ramblers.

The Longs Peak Reunion Symposium is Saturday, August 22, at the Ruesch Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies. Admission is free, premium seating available for $15. Lunch will be available at the YMCA cafeteria.

Symposium rundown (subject to change): • 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.: “Welcome,” Greg Raymer • 9:30 – 10:00 .am.: “An Early History of Climbing Longs Peak,” Dougald MacDonald

• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.: “The Stettner Brothers,” Jack Gorby • 10:40 – 11:10 a.m.: “Ev Long, my Father, a 1930s Longs Peak Guide,” Katherine Gates • 11:10 – 11:40 a.m. – “Agnes Vaille,” Barbara and Catherine Vaille • 11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Lunch • 12:40 to 1:10 p.m.: “Extreme Skiing on Longs Peak and Colorado Mountains,” Austin Porzak • 1:10 – 1:40 p.m.: “Filmmaking On Longs Peak,” Nick Molle • 1:50 – 2:20 p.m.: “From Zero to Hero and Back Again,” Jim Detterline • 2:20 – 2:50 p.m.: - “A Ropeless Solo of the Diamond,” Steph Davis • 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: “100+ Ascents of the Diamond,” Roger Briggs • 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.: “The Female Ascent Record on Longs Peak,” Lisa Foster • 4:10 – 4:40 p.m.: “Breaking Barriers on Longs Peak and the World,” Tommy Caldwell. Special Tribute to the Guide's Guide - Longspeaker Mike Donahue by Mike Caldwell • 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.: An Evening With Tom and Tommy (Dr. Tom Hornbein and Tommy Caldwell). Moderator: Phil Powers. Admission: $10. Free admission age 12 and under.

Sunday August 23 • 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Barbecue at YMCA of the Rockies, Upper Cookout amphitheater. $12 admission includes food.

Moderator - Glenn Porzak Invocation - Pat Washburn (granddaughter of Joe Mills) Presentation of Longs Peak Rescue Awards - Walter Fricke Keynote address by Curt Buchholtz – “The Relevance of Longs Peak to Rocky Mountain National Park.”

Longs Peak Reunion website: http://www.longspeakreunion.com/.

Summer Panhellenic Luncheon College sorority alumnae in the Estes Park area are invited to a late summer Panhellenic Luncheon on Wednesday, August 19th at the Rocky Mountain Gateway Trailhead Restaurant. Delta

Zeta is hosting. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. Cash bar and order off the menu. Make reservations with Jan Burgess at 586-4322 or Carol Rouse at 586-9448 by August 16th.

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

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TBD GOVERNORS LANE Gorgeous snowcapped views from this 1.16 acre lot located in the desirable Uplands area of high-end homes. Mature trees, on a cul-de-sac, adjacent to open space and convenient to town, Lake Estes and hiking. The Uplands backs up to National forest land.

$299,000

TBD NIMBUS DRIVE Mature ponderosa and aspen trees with tranquil mountain views from this lovely 0.90 acre lot located at the entrance to Thunder Mountain Park. Enjoy the deer, elk and other wildlife. This is an area of gorgeous homes and ready for you to build your own dream house.

$214,000

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$399,900 1741 Avalon Dr End unit townhome style condo in small development of 4 condos. Beautiful location surrounded by private open space and spectacular views. Open floor plan with walls of windows to enjoy views of Longs, Meeker. Once in a lifetime opportunity!

$511,000 524 Promontory Dr Beautiful home at the Promontory rests among the ponderosa pines with views of Mary's Lake. Many upscale features. Private deck to relax and enjoy views of Marys Lake. Priced below appraised value

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Another Possible Loop Option?

To the Editor: Over time it has become apparent that the idea of the LOOP has generated strong emotional reactions throughout our town. To reduce the proposal to its simplest features: it would be very costly; it would reduce our quaint downtown area to a medium-sized roundabout, while costing a small fortune in money, time, and disruption.

And for what gain?

The parking situation would remain atrocious. The travel time gain would be 70 seconds?

How about true thinking outside the box? Expand the area of consideration for such traffic change. Looking to the South, Riverside between Crags and

Marys Lake is out of the question, as is Moccasin. The next option south is Peakview between Hwy. 7 and Marys Lake. Have a large loop! Yes, I understand we are talking about roads that are under neither state nor federal control.

However, dispersing the traffic would reduce the concentration markedly while one direction of that traffic would still move through our needy commercial area.

We have lived fulltime in Estes for nine years. There seems to be little openmindedness for alternatives to most of the plans being made, let alone little active listening to the opinions of all residents.

Pat Blume

A Wonderful Church Service Dear Editor, Last Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. I attended a vesper service at the Moraine Park Amphitheater next to the Moraine Discovery Center. This was part of the United Methodist Church of Rocky Mountain Annual Conference's recognition of the 100th Anniversary of RMNP. It was wonderful to pause and celebrate with the University Park UM Church

group in the grandeur of our beautiful mountains. Each Sunday evening through August a different church group from the front range will offer a vesper service at 5:30 p.m. at the Moraine Park Amphitheater I urge everyone to plan to take this opportunity to pause and thank the Creator of the wonderful heritage we have in our National Park.

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Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations Members of the Estes Park News Bad News Beers softball team ended their season last week with a winning record. Team members celebrated their season after their last game with a pizza party and award ceremony.

The team is part of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District adult corec softball league and this year, ten teams enjoyed playing games every Wednesday night in Stanley Park. Sea-

son championship went to the Disco Biscuits. Members of the Bad News Beers shown above are team members Aaron Tulley, Austin Logan, Ward Nelson, Gary Hazelton, Kris Hazelton, Matt Lemke, Jordan Hazelton, Jackie Taub. Bottom row; Zach Eitzen, Kyra Stark, Lexy Jacobsen, Kirby Hazelton, Pat Nelson. Not pictured, Graham Nelson and Tina Smith.

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A RARE FIND! Rarely does a restaurant opportunity become available on Elkhorn Avenue in the heart of Estes Park. Local's Grill has been a successful restaurant operation for 16 years. The Sellers are retiring. This business operates for lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the Summer, 3 to 4 days in the Fall and Spring, and is closed for 2 months in the Winter. $210,000 NE W

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Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For Final Round Of Club Championship Tuesday, August 11 After three rounds of play Alli Smith won the Club Championship with the lowest stroke score. Congratulations Alli.

In addition there were winner in each respective flight: Flight # 1-Alli Smith Flight # 2-Margi Cantrell Flight # 3-Margaret Jensen Flight # 4-Winner Kay Tritico Club Club and flight champions (left to right): Kay The play of the day was low gross the winners were: Tritico, Alli Smith, Margi Cantrell and Margaret Jensen.

Flight # 1-Alli Smith 73 Flight # 2-Margi Cantrell 98 Flight # 4-Karyn Saucier 109 Flight # 3- Laura Mulder 107

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EVRPD Fall Sports And Events Youth Fall Soccer 16 or 18 as well). Divisions: All teams EVRPD is sponsoring an 8-week Youth are co-rec. Knee-Hi (K-1st Grade), Juniors (2nd-3rd Grade), Seniors (4th-6th Soccer program for the fall of 2015.

Grade). Late registration dates/fees: These leagues emphasize basic skills, 8/6/15-Full; $48.00/In district; rules, sportsmanship, and fun. Program $58.00/Out of district. dates: August 25 through October 17.

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays EVRPD Rec Cheer (K-8th Co-Rec) only and games are once a week on *SatEVRPD is sponsoring a 9-week/2 dayurdays, with one exception. The first week, Rec Cheer Program for the fall of three sessions will be practices, which are 2015, hosted by HS Cheer Coach, JenTuesday, August 25; Thursday, August nifer Rodda. This course will teach the 27; and Tuesday, September 1. The first fundamentals of cheerleading, includgame will be *Thursday, September 3 af- ing basic stunts and tumbling, and will ter school. Practice dates: Tuesdays and include an exhibition performance.

Thursdays: August 25, 27, September 1, Uniform fees/fitting/swap: Cheerlead8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, October 1, 6, 8, ers will bring their old uniforms to the 13, 15. *(M/W can be used based on first week of practice for fittings, excoach’s availability). Practice times: 3:45 changes, and orders. Anyone ordering a p.m. or 4:45 p.m. *(5:45 p.m. can be used brand new uniform will be required to based on coach’s availability). Game pay a $50 uniform fee. This will be redates: Thursday, September 3; Saturday’s: quired if there is not a used uniform 12 Mbps Download September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17. available in your child’s size. *No online 6 Mbps Upload Festival, there payments will be available for uniforms. **Due to the Scottish-Irish will be no Soccer September 5-15 (there All uniforms must be paid by cash or may be options for teams to practice if check only (no credit cards), at the Uniwe can locate field space).

Game times: form Swap. Checks must be made out Current Subscribers Saturdays: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m. to EVRPD. BeRefer a friend and receive oneProgram monthdates/times: free!

Thursday, Sept. 3: 3:45 pm or 4:45 p.m. gins August 24-October 15: M/W, 3:45**There will not be any soccer practices 4:45 p.m. **No cheer on September 7, or games from Saturday, September 5 21, and October 5. Location: Elementhrough Tuesday, September 15 due to tary School Cafeteria. Divisions: Boys the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland and Girls; K-8th grade. Late registraFestival. Practices will resume Thursday, tions dates/fees: 8/6/15-full; $48.00/in September 17. (Coaches may have an op- district; $58.00/out of Repair district.

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NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Skills Challenge This football competition is a state-wide event held by different towns across the state of Colorado. It is a free event in which kids compete in punting, passing, and kicking. There are separate boys and girls divisions in each age group. The local first place winners of each division advance to a sectionals competition to compete against other local winners from the state. The top four first-place scorers in each division from the pool of sectionals advance to the Team Championships at an NFL stadium. Local competitors receive a participation award and the top 3 receive a ribbon. Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Time: 3:45-5:00 p.m.

Divisions: Boys and Girls; 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11, 12 & 13, 14 & 15 year olds. Location: Stanley Park. Cost: free. *Age as of 12/31/15 determines eligibility; birth certificates required for local competition winners. Registration: 7/3/15-9/23/15; same day registration is available. You may complete a NFL PPK registration form at the Admin Office or print it offline and drop off. *There is no online registration for this event.

Coaches/Referees The EVRPD is also in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Soccer. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived. The EVRPD relies heavily on the support of parents and young adults to help coach. Soccer referees are needed.

Paid or volunteer positions are available.

If you are interested in reffing or coaching, or for more information about our programs, please contact Cheryl Sarnwick; Recreation Supervisor, at 586-8191 ext. 3 or email cheryl@evrpd.com.

Registration/Contact Us Online registration is available at www.evrpd.com. Drop-in registration is available at the EVRPD Admin Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave. Cost is $38/InDistrict and $48/Out-of-District, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-5868191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Adult Sports 6 v 6 Adult Co-Rec Soccer League with end of season tournament. Registration Closes September 9 Adult soccer is back! Join us this fall on Wednesday nights for co-rec adult soccer.

There will be six regular season games and an end of season tournament for the top four teams! All adults must be at least 16 years old by the start of the season.

There must be at least two women on the field at all times. Games are 6v6 on the mid-size field. No more than 15 players on a roster. The league is limited to the first six teams paid and registered. There is a required captain’s meeting on Monday, September 14, 6:15 p.m .at the Youth Center. Registration: 8/17/15-9/9/15. Session: 9/16/15-10/28/15; 6 regular games plus final tournament. Game Day: Wednesdays. Game Times: 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m. Location: Stanley Park. Fee: $240/team by 9/9/15.

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Lake Estes Men’s Golf Club Results For August 10, 2015 Match Play Tournament Winners Ron Lukinovich Scott Toulouse Terry Emerine Dick Evanek Rick Babcock Tony Schetzsle

Curt Olthoff Bill Ellard Frank Celebre Frank Cesario

Travis Golden Dennis Neff Dave Cleeland

Snowy Peaks Releases Two New Wines Local vintner, Snowy Peaks Winery is pleased to announce the release of two wines to commemorate Plein Air Rockies 2015.

Plein Air White is a semi-sweet blend of Cayuga White, Lacrosse and Riesling.

The Plein Air Red is 100% Petite Sirah grapes. Both wines were handcrafted in Estes Park from 100% Colorado-grown grapes. Jenifer Cline’s painting, Summer Rests, graces the front of the labels and she will be on hand to sign bottles at the

Wine Release Party at the Cultural Arts Council this Saturday, August 15th 3:005:00 p.m.

A portion of the proceeds from each sale of the Plein Air wines will be donated to the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, in support of Plein Air Rockies and other programs. In addition, signed bottles from the entire Plein Air wine series will be available for bid at the Quick Draw Auction on Saturday, August 22th in Riverside Plaza beginning at 10:30 a.m.

The 2015 limited edition wines are available for purchase at Snowy Peaks Winery, 292 Moraine Ave in Estes Park.

The original painting, Summer Rests, can be viewed at the Prelude Show at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, located at 423 W. Elkhorn Avenue.

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Dance And Acro Master Classes Offered To Students Ages Eight & Up

Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics is ending the summer and preparing for the fall with Saturday Aug. 22nd Master Classes taught by Carissa Gabrielle Baros! Carissa is coming to Estes Park as a guest instructor and will be teaching Lyrical Dance from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., followed by ACRO from 10:30-11:15 a.m., then concluding the morning with Hip-Hop from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Master classes by Carissa are open to anyone ages eight and up, and cost only $20 per class for Lyrical and Hip-Hop, and $10 for the ACRO Master Class.

Carissa has trained with Shane Sparks at Millennium Dance Complex in LA, has served as a convention instructor for Kids Artistic Revue, and also established Northern Colorado's Dance Fusion, aside from teaching as an elite guest artist traveling across the country!

We invite everyone to come to Center Stage to take advantage of this amazing dance and acro opportunity that is coming to Estes Park for one day only!

In addition, Center Stage will also be forming new Junior and Senior competitive dance & acro teams for the 2015/2016 season, and any students ages eight and up that are interested in competing in dance or acro in 2016 should attend any of the Saturday classes. This is a great way for students to gain experience in these dance and acro forms and also to see current dance trends that are taking the country by storm!

Class size is limited. To register for the 'Master Classes by Carissa,' call Center Stage at 970-586-3830, or visit our website at centerstagedanceestespark.com.

All master classes will be held at Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics, located at 2050 Big Thompson Ave. (Lower level of the Estes Park Mountain Shop/Climbing Wall).

Kids Café Serves More Than 10,000 Meals ings of food are available to children who request them.

Everson not only does the actual cooking, she also supervises more than thirty volunteers who each offer several hours a week to the program. One group of volunteers arrives early to prepare, set up, serve and clean up breakfast.

A second crew volunteers to complete the s!

Kids Café, the federal summer free meal program for children ages 3-18, sponsored by the Food Bank of Larimer County has served more than 10,000 meals in Estes Park since opening in the summer of 2010. Breakfast and lunch were served this summer. The program is housed at the Estes Park Elementary School kitchen and cafeteria. Healthy meals planned by the Food Bank chef and Cecilia Everson, local meal coordinator and cook include a protein portion, a grain portion, a fruit, milk and/or juice and for lunch a vegetable. Second help-

ame for lunch.

On July 30th, the Food Bank of Larimer County honored all the Kids Café volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Gathering in the George Hix Room at the US Bank. Volunteers enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, fruit, cookies, ice tea and coffee. Each volunteer was presented with a Food Bank of Larimer County carrying bag and a sweet treat to remind them of their commit”mint” to feeding the children of Estes Park this summer.

Blast Off With Scouting

Are you looking for activities to get your child unplugged? As a parent, you want your son to be a well rounded, selfreliant, responsible and caring individual. Scouting has these same goals in mind. Since 1910, scouting has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist

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parents in strengthening character, good citizenship, and physical fitness in their youth. Scouting is family values and fun at the same time.

With all the negative influences in today's society, scouting is there to provide your son with a positive peer group, along with a program that is fun and adventurous and helps him to "Be prepared" to shape his own future. Scouting is for all boys ages 7 to 17! Estes Park Cub scouts Pack 8 and Boy Scout Troop 8, would like to invite you to come check out what scouting is all about on Sunday, August 30. We will meet at 2 p.m. in the small shelter at Stanley Park, next to the playground. This adventure will be in model rocketry! Any new recruit that has turned in a completed registration form will receive a free horseback ride on a future date! For more information please contact Cody at 303-589-6371 or Mary at 970-577-9824.

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

Practice the week of August 17-21 will run from 3:30-5:30 with locker rooms open at 3:00 and closed at 6:00. There is no charge or equipment fees for students to play. All students must have a current physical and purple card to play.

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

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There have been several reports of bears getting into homes or coming onto decks and porches in the Estes Valley in the last week. Human-bear conflicts are a fact of life in Colorado, but with some simple actions Estes Valley residents living in bear country can help to significantly reduce those conflicts.

The biggest issue in conflict situations is the availability of human sources of food - garbage, pet food, livestock food, compost piles, bird feeders, chicken pens, etc.

Bears have a phenomenal sense of smell and can pick up odors of food sources from miles away.

Bears receive a big calorie reward if they get into something like pet food, or bird seed or leftover pizza, and once they get a taste, they quickly become habituated to human food and conflicts start. When that happens, things usually don't go well for the bear.

Once black bears have discovered a food source they may defend it and can become dangerous. Those types of situations can be dangerous and it is undesirable to have wild, unpredictable animals in close proximity to people.

Bears will go to the areas with the best food availability, and it's best that they find their food in the wild. If

don't have secure storage, put food sources in town are limited, bears will likely spend more time in wild lands. food scraps and items that Estes Valley residents play a major role might become smelly into the freezer. Then put them in the trash on pick-up day.

• Don't leave pet food or feeding bowls outside.

• Attract birds naturally to your yard or garden with flowers and water features.

For those who use bird feeders, suspend them high above the ground so that they're inaccessible to bears; clean up beneath them every day and bring them in at night.

• Tightly secure any compost piles. Bears are attracted to the scent of rotting food. in keeping bears wild, we can help by be• Clean-up thoroughly after ing conscientious and not leaving any picnics in the yard or on the types of food available to bears. Without deck. Don't allow food odors to the public's diligence in reducing human linger. sources of food, we have limited success • If you have fruit trees, pick fruit before in avoiding and reducing conflicts. it gets too ripe. Don't allow fruit to fall Please, follow these tips to keep bears and rot on the ground. out of trouble and to reduce conflicts: • If you keep chickens or other small • Obtain a bear-resistant trash can or livestock, build a secure enclosure and dumpster. Check with local authorities or bring the animals inside at night. Clean your trash service to determine what up pens regularly to reduce odors. types can be used where you live. Keep • Keep the bottom floor windows of garbage in a your house, front and back doors and well-secured lo- garage doors closed and locked when cation; and only you're not at home. Lock car doors. put out garbage • If a bear comes near you, make as on the morning much noise as you can, air horns, banging of pickup. together pots and pans...anything to give • Clean him a negative human experience. garbage cans • Never intentionally feed bears or other regularly to wildlife. It's illegal and dangerous. If you eliminate food know of someone in your neighborhood odors. If you

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or town who is intentionally feeding wildlife, please call the nearest Colorado Parks and Wildlife office to make a report.

• When backcountry camping, use bear containers at campgrounds and when possible, lock food and trash in vehicles.

For more information, go to the Living with Wildlife section on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website: wildlife.state.co.us.

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Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker Series Begins At The Old Gallery Want to learn more about the Rocky Mountain region? The Old Gallery in Allenspark is making it easy, thanks to its inaugural Rocky Mountain 101 Speaker Series, which features free appearances by experts who will share information and insights about issues, wildlife and history. Each session includes a 45-minute presentation and 15 minutes for questions from the audience.

On Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m., Rocky Mountain National Park East District Naturalist Kathy Brazelton will present “Mountain Lions: Magic and Mystery.” “We know that children and adults alike will enjoy this hands-on presentation about these elusive neighbors of ours,” said Gregg Rogers, President of the Board for The Old Gallery.

The final presentation in the series takes place on Thursday, Sept. 10, also from 7-8 p.m. Glenn Patterson, a 30-year hydrologist with the U.S. Geological Sur-

vey in California, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia and Colorado will present “The Cold Hard Facts About Snowpack In Rocky Mountain National Park.”

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

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

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

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Human West Nile Infections Confirmed In Larimer County This week the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment received a report of the first hospitalized case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Larimer County this summer, as well as reports of WNV infections in two asymptomatic blood donors.

A Loveland resident was hospitalized with meningitis, a neuroinvasive form of West Nile Virus disease. Neuroinvasive forms include meningitis, encephalitis, and paralysis.

In addition to the Loveland resident, two Fort Collins residents who donated blood in July were discovered to have recent infections through testing the blood. Both donors remain asymptomatic and the donated blood was discarded. Positive tests in blood donors are the most reliable indicators of very recent WNV infection in people.

“These infections in Larimer County residents show that the risk of West Nile disease is increasing, and everyone along the county’s Front Range should be taking personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites,” said Dr. Adrienne LeBailly, Health Department Director.

“Community measures to keep larvae from growing into biting mosquitoes began in the spring. Spraying to reduce adult mosquitoes has already begun by some of Fort Collins’ homeowner associations, as well as city control efforts in Loveland, Windsor, Timnath and Johnstown.”

Larimer County residents can check online (www.larimer.org/westnile) to see weekly maps showing the number of Culex mosquitoes that were trapped in and around their neighborhoods in several urban areas of the county. If the trapped mosquitoes were tested for West Nile infection, those results can be found for each week on a second map. Not all communities test the trapped mosqui-

toes due to the cost.

West Nile disease is a viral infection which is spread to people by bites from infected mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from none at all to severe illness.

About 75% of people who are infected are asymptomatic; about 25% will develop West Nile fever. Less than 1% develop the more severe neuroinvasive form, which can lead to hospitalization, critical illness, chronic disability or even death.

This summer we have seen higher than average Culex mosquito numbers across the county. The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment continues to work with the cities, Colorado Mosquito Control, Inc., and Colorado State University to monitor and assess the risk to Larimer County residents.

West Nile Virus can be prevented. In addition to community efforts, such as larviciding, reducing water where mosquitoes can breed, and spraying for adult mosquitoes, individuals can remember to use the 4 D’s to help prevent West Nile virus disease: • DEET or other effective mosquito repellent - Use a mosquito repellent that has been proven to be effective against West Nile Virus-carrying mosquitoes.

DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (also called p-menthane-3,8-diol or PMD) and IR3535 are good choices.

• Dusk to Dawn - Avoid exposure during peak Culex mosquito feeding times, from dusk through dawn.

• Dress - Wear long sleeves and pants to keep mosquitoes from biting.

• Drain – Remove standing water in your yard or garden to minimize mosquito breeding areas.

For more tips on what you can do to prevent West Nile virus, visit Larimer.org/westnile

Donate To Estes Park United By Visiting Dairy Queen August 27 Please mark your calendar and stop by Dairy Queen on Thursday, Aug 27. All proceeds that day will support EVICS, Estes Park Learning Place, Partners Mentoring Youth, and Kids Café!

Please support this generous gift from a local business – and spread the word to your neighbors and friends!

If you can’t make it to DQ that day, please click on the link below and consider making a personal contribution. Thank you very much! uwaylc.org/our-work/special-programs/estes-park-united/

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Glen Johnson Estes Park resident Glen Johnson died peacefully at home on August 9, 2015 at the age of 69 years old.

Glen Orville Johnson was born in Dorsey, IL on February 22, 1946 to Orville and Verneda Johnson. He grew up farming in Dorsey on the family homestead and graduated from Edwardville High School in 1964, attended Colorado State University and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Glen worked for a sheep rancher in Wyoming, a cattle rancher in Nebraska, and spent over forty years as a salesman/technician in the farm equipment business, working in agricultural areas that he loved, and made many good friends in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Glen moved to Estes Park fourteen years ago and

was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

He loved his cats, country western music and especially loved to help people.

Glen is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Donna. He is survived by his brother Wayne (Laurie) of Hannibal, Missouri, and his close friend Patricia Barnett of Estes Park, CO. A memorial service will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park on Friday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions can be made in Glen’s name to Crossroads Ministry or the Larimer County Humane Society c/o Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Glen’s friends and family.

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

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

For info: 303-747-2415.

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

880 MacGregor Avenue.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome. Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

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

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

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

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

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

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

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

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

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

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Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival August 21-22 To Fill Downtown Loveland With Music, Community And Corn

2015 “Tour De Corn” Theme showcases event tie and support of USA Pro Challenge The Loveland Chamber of Commerce has announced the full 2015 Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival schedule. The event, which will be held in downtown Loveland Aug. 21-22, will include a parade, corn eating contest, corn shucking contest, delicious boiled and roasted corn and live entertainment for all ages. The event theme, “Tour De Corn” supports the collaboration of this year’s Corn Roast Festival with the USA Pro Challenge coming through downtown on Saturday Aug. 22. General attendance and all concerts are free and open to the public.

“The Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival is Loveland’s longest running community event and brings together businesses, families and visitors alike to celebrate the community’s agricultural roots,” said Loveland Chamber of Commerce president Mindy McCloughan.

“This year’s event is enhanced as the USA Pro Challenge will be coming through downtown Loveland on the same day. We see this as an opportunity to showcase Loveland’s welcoming community and its thriving economy. We are doing what we can to make this a wonderful weekend for all.”

Attendees can enjoy live music from local and regional bands, including Friday headliners Retro, an 80s tribute band, playing from 8 – 10 p.m. and Saturday headliners Soul School, playing from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. along with Cable Ten, performing from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The full schedule is posted below.

The Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival is two blocks of family fun, adventure, entertainment and interactive activities.

In addition to live music and entertainment listed above, there will be various food and artisan vendors, a kid’s zone with activities, pony rides and a petting zoo as well as tons of roasted and boiled

corn.

2015 Corn Roast Schedule of Events *All activities downtown Loveland in the vicinity of 4th and Railroad – Streets will be closed starting at 5:30 a.m. on Friday Aug. 21st for event set up.

Friday, August 21 5 - 5:30 p.m.: Introduce Grand Marshals and Sponsors 5:30 - 7:15 p.m.: Corn Shucking Contest 5 - 10 p.m.: Vendors, amusements, corn sales and beer gardens open for business 8 - 10 p.m.: Live Music from Retro, an 80s tribute band 10:30 p.m..: Close for night Saturday, August 22 8 a.m.: Vendors open for business 8:30 a.m.: Parade 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Live music from Soul School Pro Cycling Challenge sometime between 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Band will take an intermission during race.

11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Corn sales and beer garden open 2:30 p.m.: Corn Eating Contest 4 p.m.: Rotary Duck Race 4:30 -6:30 p.m.: Live music from CableTen 7 p.m.: Close for night For more information about the Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival visit www.loveland.org/TheCornRoastFestival.

About the Corn Roast Festival Put on by the Loveland Chamber of Commerce, the 2015 Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival presents an exciting mix of music, shopping, fun festival foods and multiple corn-related activities including the kick-off corn shucking contest, corn eating contests, corn recipe contests and the Corn Roast parade. Not to mention all the delicious boiled and roasted corn that you can eat!

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Employment ~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Now Hiring Year Round Staff * Restaurant Supervisor Full Time / Year Round Restaurant Experience Required Great Wages *Servers PT/ FT Year Round Dinner Server and Events Great Wages *Fun and Exciting work environment open year round Apply at 300 Riverside Drive Call: 303-356-9541

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

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

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Nurse Practitioner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scheduled Occasional, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. one day a week.

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

Administrative Services Team Member Full time and Part time position available.

Responsible for answering, screening & directing incoming phone calls. First point of contact for our clients/families. Must have excellent phone skills, at least 1 year experience with Excel & Word, 1 yr. previous office exp. & cheerful/professional manner.

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

Full time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experience in housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. The hours for this position are Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 a. m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

One part-time instructor needed Aug. 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 2016, Thursdays only at the Options School. $27.55/hr, no benefits.

Language Arts K-6.

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

See full postings at www.estesschools.org.

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

Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: PT/Year Round

Ground Maintenance PT/Year Round

Front Desk

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

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate?

EPMC would like to help you get that start; Estes Park Medical Center will pay for Certified Nursing Assistant Training and provide full time positions upon successful completion of CNA course for the right motivated persons.

Working as a certified nursing assistant is the start to a rewarding career of caring for patients and working alongside a great team of healthcare professionals.

Apply at epmedcenter.com or send cover letter and resume to HR@EPMC.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Dishwashers prep cooks Servers Apply at 225 Park Lane

NOW HIRING 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.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 FULL-TIME SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL ELEMENTARY LEVEL

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

Only online applications are accepted.

Salary range is $10.11 to $11.44 per hour with benefits. See full posting at www.estesschools.org/Employment.

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

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

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 High School Assistant Football Coach

Assistant coaching position for high school football. Experience in coaching preferred but not required. Salary range is $2640 to $2880 depending on experience.

For more information, please contact Athletic Director Jeff Collins at 970-586-5321, ext. 3302. Position open until filled.

Certified Nursing Assistants We have openings for Certified Nurse Assistants

Looking For

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

Only online applications accepted.

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

Now hiring for year round work: â&#x20AC;˘ Servers â&#x20AC;˘ Cooks Full-time & Part-time

Contact: 970-646-6695

Looking for outgoing, friendly, experienced retail sales staff.

(We offer competitive wages and a great employ ee di scount) Positions Avai lable: Full-time and Part-time Please pick-up an application at the store. 100 East Elkhorn.

Store ho urs:

10am-8pm Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday Email: wfisher@foreverresorts.com for more information.

Forever Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Forever Resorts is a Drug Free Work Place and does pre-employment drug screening.

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

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $22.63 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $24.89 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Communication Center Manager Communications Manager Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: September 2, 2015 (Town employment application required)

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

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

Now Hiring:

Servers, Hosts, Bussers Dishwashers, Bartender, Line Cooks Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

YEAR ROUND ATTENDANT NEEDED. If you have great customer service skills this is the place for you. All shifts available. Get application at Village Laundry or drop off resume.

172-174 S. Saint Vrain Ave. or villagelaundry1@gmail.com

Now Hiring!

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

Apply at: Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Candies 129 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Daytime Custodian (5:00 amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:30 pm) Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round DAYTIME CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $12.04 to $13.62 per hour, with benefits.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact John Bryant with questions: 970-586-7406 x3601.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have openings!

Year round jobs offer excellent benefits; seasonal jobs are up to 40 hrs/week and include room & board or are available part-time.

Year Round Assistant Chef (AM) Buildings & Grounds Office Manager Conference Coordinator Preschool Teacher

Housekeeper Wanted

Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Audio Visual Technician Conference Setup and Support Worker Craft & Design Center Instructor Family Reservations Agent Food Service Workers Hot Shot (on grounds only) Housekeepers Lifeguards Program Desk Attendant Special Events Assistant (now thru Nov 2015) Post Office Clerk Switchboard Operator

Part-Time to become Full Time.

970-306-7877

Volunteer Positions Available In All Departments!

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

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

Maintenance Person

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

Year-round positions available!

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

Hard working, honest, reliable.

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

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Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call Amalia Ornelas for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com Build Trust, Take the Lead and Share your Heart

Silver Saddle

Now Hiring YEAR ROUND BREAKFAST ATTENDANT Must be able to work 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 hour shifts between 5am and 1pm, six days per week. Includes some light cooking duties as well as customer contact.

HOUSEKEEPERS Six days per week

Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person â&#x20AC;&#x201C;orâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; send resume. Up to $12/per hour.

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

SPA Front Desk help PT MASSAGE THERAPIST help- both yr round positions Work in a relaxed vibrant environment 970-586-6597

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Employment FRONT DESk/ADMiN ASST position for Real Estate office.

Requires excellent phone/ computer/people skills.

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

Now hiring:

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

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

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

NOw HiRiNG - DiSHwASHER - COOk Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Is now hiring Year Round – Flexible Hours Housekeeping Front Desk Laundry 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

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Aug - Sep 26

HELP WANTED

2003 Honda Civic EX Great Car! JUst got a new one.Blue w/ spoiler. 4 dr. 94k, Power Work Wanted moon roof/windows/locks & mirrors, AC, stereo w cd, nice integood engine & tires. Some CDL Driver Available. Class rior,smaller exterior damage B, p2 x. FT,PT,Temo.

----$4200 586-3167

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RENTALS

Special Events & Fairgrounds Maintenance

Condos

Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

2 bedroom condo, 1 - 2 adults, 1624 sq ft, 2 ½ bath, N/P, N/S. all appliances, W/D, air conditioned, fireplace, 2 car htd garage. $1350/mo + utilities. Inquiries by email: info@estesresort.com or 586-4476

Commercial Rentals

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

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

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

Teller/New Accounts Representative

• COME JOIN THE BEST TEAM! • Full-time • Prior cash handling / banking experience preferred • Customer service and detail oriented • Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and Paid Time Off Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC The Way Banking Should Be

TRANSPORTATION

Spacious 3 room suite with 2 large corner offices.

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

Call today; immediate occupancy available.

Peggy Lynch (owner) RE/MAX Mountain Brokers 970-586-1000 Office. New carpet. Internet included. 960 Comanche St. $300. Nate. 231-1068.

Wants To Rent 1 person seeking room to rent or small studio apt. No pets. Call 828-644-3423

Established female Professional looking for a 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Long term lease 1+ yr. 12# dog. Email: aplacetolive@gmail.com

Apartment

For Rent in Glen Haven. Beautiful, private, furnished studio apartment. Easy parking & W/D. Sept - Dec, then possible month to month$1500 plus utilities.

No drugs, NS/NP call 415-290-2479

1985 Off road Jimmy, ‘97 Chevy 4.3 engine, 4” lift. $3,500. 970-624-7301 Nice 99 Chev Tahoe.

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

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SERVICES Need Help Selling Something?

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

Call Derek in EP at 210-393-3735

HOUSEHOLD

RVs Furniture

2004 itasca Suncruiser 35’. Factory upgraded maple interior, chassis & wheels. Great condition, no smokers, children or pets.

Very clean. 47,000 miles. $54,000. 970-227-8916

SERVICES

Singing Lessons

with Pilar $75 hr • 415-290-2479

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

577-1755

FOR SALE Beautiful Wellington Chest. Asking $2300 OBO 415-290-2479 2 couches, exc. condition.

1 double, side-by-side LazyBoy. $50/ea. 970624-7301

Appliances Free side by side refrigerator. Free stove. Free deer fence. 586-4367

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Pet Care Pet Care in Your Home!

Compassionate, experienced professional for pet sitting and dog walking. Certified pet first aid instructor, bonded, insured. Renee Hodgden 970-232-6231.

BARGAiN POSTAGE. New stamps 70c on the $1. Any amount. It may take 3 or 4 stamps to Caregiving make 49c but I can sell $50 worth for $35. perFoot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cut- sonal check or cash. Miller PO Box 12 Windsor ting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home 80550 or 970-227-0001. I visits. can mail to you or you can Cynthia Soguero, RN pick up in Loveland.

The “FOOT CARE Estes Xmas ornaments for NURSE” sale. Full set + extras.

970-443-8494 402-821-2304 or 970420-2371 Other-Misc

Custom cushion cover & chair seat top replacement. Please call Beth 492-5446

For Sale Like new 79x 86 Hot Tub Cover with lift $100.

New C-7466 Filter $50.00 970-586-1738 After 6pm Free Moving Boxes & Pkg. 970-480-7320

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Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

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20-Acre Mountain Estate

Commercial Property

Enjoy comfortable living & room for all w/ 5 bedroom suites, each w/ custom crafted baths & SW feel. Gorgeous garden areas & multiple outdoor spaces where your cares will slip away. Ideal horse property w/ endless riding & hiking adventures from your yard as property backs to National Forest. Minutes to Estes Park, shopping & dining. All the best of mountain living...

1600sf Commercial building in good to excellent condition with opportunity for expansion. Currently there are two trailers behind building that are being used commercially, one has heat and power. Two tenants with leases through 2015, and renewable if Buyer desires. Buyer could expand main building to back of the lot, if trailers are removed.

$725,000 6777 US Highway 36

WE NE IC PR

$227,000 1160 Woodstock Drive

WE NE IC R P

A Condo That Lives Like a House Featuring private, lush yard w/built-in gas fire pit, open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, 2-story windows, spacious dining & kitchen, stainless appliances, concrete counters, gas cook top & pantry. Spa-like Master Suite bath includes finishes like double vessel sinks, custom tile shower, river rock wall & walk-in closet. Enjoy the best of Estes Park without the upkeep. $474,850 505 Riverrock Circle

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Historic Riverside Home Beautiful home was once the historic Riverside Lodge. Have the best of both worlds; rustic lodge qualities & luxury updates. Enjoy sounds of the river through any open window of this 4,649sf, 2BR/3.5BA home w/plenty of room to entertain. Contemporary finishes of granite, tile, stainless along w/historic log, stone, pot-bellied stove & wood floors.This home is not to be missed! $450,000 468 Riverside Drive

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Spacious Custom Log Home

Own THE VIEW

Tucked at the end of a quiet street with over 4500sf of comfortable living space custom log home features include a massive greatroom w/moss-rock fireplace, main floor master suite, kitchen with stainless appliances & walk out lower level. Fenced backyard, wrap around deck and relaxing hot tub included. Quality construction in a quiet location with serene mountain views.

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

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

$749,500 951 Woodland Court

$300,000 Lot 36 Deer Path Court

Little Valley Log Home Great log home with the best views in town. This home has it all - gorgeous log exterior, expansive views, large open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and much more. Sitting at 8400 feet in altitude you can see it all…the Roosevelt National Forest all around you and Rocky Mountain National Park just minutes away.

Close to Town Wonderfully maintained 3rd level condo just walking distance into town. Spacious rooms with neutral colors, gas fireplace, covered balcony/deck, all nestled in a peaceful setting in the pines with mountain views.

Whether used as a full time residence or an investment property, this one won't last long!

$829,000 3855 Star Way

$249,500 160 Riverside Drive B-5

Pride of Ownership Shows

Stunning Condo on the River

Well-kept 3 bedroom/3 bath home on private treed acre w/rock outcroppings, year round stream & great mountain views.The open Kitchen-Dining-Living areas flow to the spacious deck w/relaxing hot tub.

Attached 2-car garage & additional 960 sq ft detached garage is a great space for projects & storage.

Ready for years of mountain living as a full time home or weekend getaway.

This elegant condo has unbelievable rare views of Longs Peak and the Big Thompson River.Three bedrooms and 3 baths with a luxury finish throughout.

Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and wood floors.

Impressive stone fireplace in the living room and a wall of windows look out to the river. Kitchen features granite counters and a breakfast bar.

2 Acres of Trees, Views & Total Silence

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Perfectly framed Continental Divide Views Experience the privacy & serenity found only in the mountains on this wooded lot adjacent to 6-acres of open space. Home with over 4200sf of open floor plan, includes spacious kitchen & dining, living & great rooms w/fireplaces, game room & 5 bedroom suites. Breathtaking views & amazing outdoor spaces w/multiple decks & patios. Don’t miss this one of a kind home & opportunity! $875,000 1631 Zermatt Trail

$560,000 1986 Dallman Drive #6

$425,00 1100 Marys Lake Road

Just 1 mile off Highway 36, in Pinewood Springs, are 2-very-private acres worlds away from the hustle & bustle. Build your dream home/mountain getaway where you can enjoy the peacefulness of the Rocky Mountains. Driveway & well already installed! Easy drive to Longmont, Boulder, National Forest & RMNP, giving you the services you need & tranquil mountain living you long for... $129,000 922 Estes Park Estates Drive

Neighborhood Lot Available

80 Acre Mountain Ranch

Amazing 10-ACRE Site

Estes Park Getaway

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

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

Enjoy pristine views, a meandering stream, aspen groves, massive rock formations & grassy meadows, a renovated 1920s cabin and NEW Carriage House apartment on your own 80 acres. Abundant wildlife visitors like turkey, hawk, elk, & deer. HUGE garage for all the toys, 8-stall barn with corrals & pastures, ready for your horse adventures.Your serene mountain retreat awaits.

Just a mile from downtown and offering HUGE VIEWS of Longs Peak and The Continental Divide!

Enjoy endless hiking, climbing, horseback riding & mountain biking right out your back door on historic trails that lead into RMNP. Building sites provide privacy among rock formations and mature forest, along with those big views. Existing well, electric to property and easy access make this a great option for a private mountain retreat.

This fixed week 52, RARE 2 BR unit at the Historic Crags Lodge sleeps 6 with the sleeper sofa. Overlooking beautiful Estes Park, Lumpy Ridge, and walking distance from town, this unit offers charm, comfort and convenience.

$45,000 TBD Halbach Lane

$1,190,000 5240 County Road 59, Allenspark

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

$1,700 300 E. Riverside Drive #208

10-acres for $325,000!

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

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