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August 7, 2015

Bears Are Active In The Estes Valley Visitors and residents, be aware and take precautions.

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Photo by Yvonne Mason

Meet A Wolf At Hermit Park this weekend.

See page 7 Photo by Kris Hazelton

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Provide Input On The Visitor Center Transit Facility Parking Structure 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 carcharging 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.

Town Of Estes Park Awarded For 2014 Best Senior Pro Rodeo In The Nation

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At the July 28 Town Board meeting, President Butch Schara and members of the Colorado Senior Pro Charity Rodeo Association members presented Mayor Bill Pinkham and the Town of Estes Park with an award for 2014 Best Rodeo from the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association. Proceeds from this rodeo benefit

charities including Estes Park Meals on Wheels offered through the Estes Park Senior Center. The 2015 Senior Pro Rodeo takes place at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park August 28-30. More information is available at www.visitestespark.com. Courtesy photo

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Hefty Fines Imposed For Dumping Residential & Business Waste In Public Trash Bins With a surge in the use of public trash bins for illegal disposal of bags of residential and business trash and garbage, the Town of Estes Park is asking residents and shop owners to use a local trash collection service or the transfer station for waste disposal. Public Works staff empty public trash cans on a schedule that meets the needs of typical public use.

Problems arise when these cans rapidly fill because of household and business trash, often in grocery or trash bags, by people who do not want to pay for other disposal options. The result is overflowing trash bins and unsightly mess that attracts birds, raccoons and bears.

Other consequences of using public containers for household waste: • It is against the law – essentially it is theft, or disposal without consent. Police officers can now cite offenders with a newly increased fine of up to $2,650.

• It creates extra work at taxpayer ex-

pense for the Estes Park Police Department and Public Works Department staff.

• Bears that eat human food are drawn close to homes and businesses and will become problem animals, likely facing euthanasia.

• It creates an unhealthy environment for people and wildlife.

• It spoils the beauty of Estes Park.

• It can deter customer patronage of nearby businesses.

• When trash is thrown into a recycling container because the trash bin next to it is full, the contaminated recyclables cannot be recycled and become trash.

For more information or to report an issue, please contact the Estes Park Police Department at 970-586-4000. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org.

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Public Invited To Review Design Process 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

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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 visitwww.estes.org/scottponds for more information.

Parks Advisory Board Openings The Town of Estes Park is looking for members to serve on the Parks Advisory Board, which helps establish standards, advises on the placement of public art,

memorials, permanent installations and locations, standards for planting, invasive plants, noxious weeds and pest control. Please visit www.estes.org/jobs for more information.

Peaceful, summer reflections on Lake Estes. Estes Park News

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

On July 30 at 10:07 p.m. police were called to an injury accident at 500 Moccasin Circle Drive. Upon arrival police arrested a 29 year old Estes Park male and charged him with three counts of second degree assault agains a EMS worker, a firefighter and a police officer. The male was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On August 2 at 12:01 a.m. police received a call of an intoxicated male in the 1600 block of Avalon Ave. Upon arrival police took an 18 year old Estes Park male into custody and charged him with resisting arrest and underage consumption of alcohol. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

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.

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Town Seeks Public Feedback On Draft Wildlife Protection Ordinance Wildlife, public safety in mind duradoption in September, tentatively, with ing review of stronger trash containenforcement not beginning until 2016. ment requirements The draft ordinance for residences At its August 11 meeting, the Estes would require trash to be stored in a Park Town Board will review a draft typical hard-sided trash container with proposed wildlife protection ordinance secured lid, and be placed outside the that would provide stronger requireresidence on pickup day only between ments for residential and commercial the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bag trash management within Town limits. services would continue to operate Police Chief Wes Kufeld emphasized with bags placed inside a hard-sided the importance of this possible ordicontainer, no longer left as-is curbside nance as police observe consistent bear due to problems with wildlife, particuconflicts due to lax trash management larly birds and raccoons. This would practices and a surge in bear activity reduce attractiveness to bears and inthis year. “Despite three years of percrease public and wildlife safety. Resisistent community education by the Estes Valley Bear Education Task Force, paired with increased enforcement by police and the litter patrol conducted by the Police Auxiliary, we’re A trash dumpster spilled and damaged by a bear. still seeing a lot of Estes Park News file photo bear conflicts, particularly where commercial dumpsters are dents choosing to leave trash outside left uncovered and other careless trash before 6 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on pickup management practices occur regularly.” day would need to utilize a wildlife-reKufeld noted a particular sistant container or enclosure. concern not only for the lives of bears, The draft ordinance would require which can become problem bears and commercial businesses (including vacaface euthanasia by Colorado Parks and tion rental homes and special events) to Wildlife, but also for the residents and store trash in a wildlife-resistant conguests who frequent the same areas. tainer or wildlife-resistant enclosure at “For instance, the night of July 30 our all times. Wildlife resistant dumpsters officers identified seven different bears are readily available locally, and in looking for easy meals in one small many cases there is no cost to upgrade. area of the downtown commercial dis- Oil and grease would be required to be trict.” stored in a wildlife-resistant container.

Non-wildlife-resistant containers 95 The draft wildlife protection ordigallons or less would be allowed when nance is based on a menu of options the public and Town Board reviewed in emptied by 10 p.m. daily or when they June. The Town continues to encourage are contracted for pickup service overnight. public feedback and participation as the discussion continues August 11.

For more information, please visit The Town Board meeting begins at 7 www.estes.org/wildlifeprotectionordip.m. in the Town Board Room of Town nance or contact Public Information Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The draft or- Officer Kate Rusch at 970-577-3701. dinance will be available for review at Town Board meeting information is www.estes.org/wildlifeprotectionordi- available at www.estes.org/boardsandnance no later than August 7. Individu- meetings. To receive Town news and/or als who cannot participate in the Aumeeting agendas in your email inbox, gust 11 meeting may submit comments please visit www.estes.org. More Town to the Town Clerk’s office by August 10 news is available at at townclerk@estes.org or in Room 130 www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco of Town Hall. With board direction, the and www.twitter.com/townofestespark. final ordinance could be considered for

PEO Breakfast The Estes Park PEO Group invites all summer or visiting PEO members to join us for breakfast at the OtherSide Restaurant at 9 a.m. on Friday,

August 7th.

If interested please call Pam Schnetzler for further information at 5865870.

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Estes Park Town Board Asks Staff To Determine Next Steps For Possible Implementation Of Competitive Broadband On Tuesday, July 28, NEO Fiber Consulting presented its draft business plan to provide abundant, redundant and affordable 1 Gig internet service to the Estes Valley and beyond at a Town Board study session. The overall objective of the plan is to ensure the Estes Valley has competitively-priced high speed broadband services. Mayor Bill Pinkham commented, “The board appreciates NEO Fiber’s thorough analysis and resulting recommendation that the Town consider establishing a broadband utility service. Now it’s up to us to thoroughly research the feasibility of the Town establishing a broadband service utility, considering our financial and operational abilities, and the best interests of the community’s future.”

In preparing its business plan, NEO Fiber provided detailed engineering and financial analysis of broadband service options for the area served by Estes Park Light and Power Division. The analysis was based on extensive, real-world experience and industry-standard assumptions.

The Town of Estes Park has an opportunity to facilitate access to financially sustainable, state-of-the-art broadband service that would provide: 1. Competitive broadband internet speed and cost to business and residential customers, 2. Sustainable funding obtained entirely through user fees, 3. An approximate 10 to 12 year debt retirement of about $30 million of infrastructure build-out costs, 4. A source of revenue to the Town similar to that provided since 1945 from the Light and Power Division, and 5. Substantial Private-Public Partnership opportunities for local internet service providers.

The draft business plan examines multiple potential pricing points for both residential and commercial services. In the report, estimates of nationally competitive user costs for broadband were: Residential 100 Megabits per second (100 Mbps)- $50 to $60 per month, Residential 1,000 Mbps (One Gigabit per second (1 Gbps) - $70 to $95 per month, Business 100 Mbps - $150 to $180 per month, Business 1 Gigabit service - $300 to $400 per month. All of the potential pricing options would provide services at a small fraction of the current cost of obtaining high speed internet.

Following questions and discussion, the Mayor and Trustees requested that Town Staff determine the next steps to possible implementation of Broadband in the Estes Valley. A timeline for the completion and review of this information has not yet been established. The Town will provide updates as new information becomes available.

An implementation timeline for competitive broadband would be established if the Town Board elects to proceed with an implementation plan.

NEO Fiber examined five different models of broadband service delivery that included municipal involvement. After extensive evaluation, the only two finan-

cially viable models were 1) Retail Services to Businesses Alone or 2) Retail Services to Businesses and Homes. These two models were financially viable because they provided sufficient income from user fees to retire infrastructure build-out debt.

The other three models, 3) Infrastructure Owner Only, 4) Government Services Provider, and 5) Open Access Provider, did not produce sufficient income to the Town to retire infrastructure build-out costs. In addition, as the NEO Fiber report pointed out, it is not financially attractive for the private sector to provide speed- and cost-competitive broadband given the Estes Valley’s comparatively small customer base and resulting small potential revenue stream, high initial capital costs, higher than public sector borrowing costs, and need for higher return on investment than in the public sector.

In the course of its evaluation of broadband delivery options, NEO Fiber spoke with both the local and national internet service providers for the area. Along with the general private sector financial issues identified above, restricted access to capital and return on investment concerns limit local internet service provider ability to furnish more competitive broadband services.

It was clear that Estes Park’s current levels of broadband service are considerably more expensive and slower than what is currently available in competitors’ areas within Colorado, nationally, and globally based upon public meetings and the NEO Fiber broadband surveys. In February 2015, 92 percent of voters supported removing Colorado’s SB-152 restrictions on the ability of the Town to directly or indirectly provide telecommunications services. In NEO Fiber’s broadband survey, 93 percent of respondents said they would be interested in accessing a faster, more reliable broadband network.

Kruse recommended that the Town not provide television or telephone services, leaving those services to existing private providers.

Competitive broadband is considered by the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to be essential to sustaining and developing Estes Park’s economic and cultural vitality. Providing high speed affordable broadband was identified as a top objective of the Estes Park EDC Board in 2014. Members of both the Estes Park EDC Board of Directors and the Competitive Broadband Committee heard the NEO Fiber business plan on July 28, and expect to take formal action on the plan in August. At the national level, this was reflected in the February 2015 Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) determination that broadband internet access is a Public Utility, as necessary to contemporary life as electricity, roads, and water systems.

NEO Fiber’s work has been funded as a part of the Economic Development Administration’s $300,000 award to the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation.

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Bears Are Active In The Estes Valley

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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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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 food sources in town are limited, bears will likely spend more time in wild lands.

Estes Valley residents play a major role in keeping bears wild, we can help by being conscientious and not leaving any types of food available to bears. Without the public's diligence in reducing human sources of food, we have limited success in avoiding and reducing conflicts.

Please, follow these tips to keep bears out of trouble and to reduce conflicts: • Obtain a bear-resistant trash can or dumpster. Check with local authorities or your trash service to determine what types can be used where you live. Keep garbage in a well-secured location; and only put out garbage on the morning of pickup.

• Clean garbage cans regularly to elimi-

nate food odors. If you don't have secure storage, put food scraps and items that 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.

• Clean-up thoroughly after picnics in the yard or on the deck.

Don't allow food odors to linger.

• If you have fruit trees, pick fruit before it gets too ripe. Don't allow fruit to fall and rot on the ground.

• If you keep chickens or other to pho Yvonne Mason small livestock, build a secure enclosure and bring the animals inside at night. Clean up pens regularly to reduce odors.

• Keep the bottom floor windows of your house, front and back doors and garage doors closed and locked when you're not at home. Lock car doors.

• If a bear comes near you, make as much noise as you can, air horns, banging together pots and pans...anything to give him a negative human experience.

• Never intentionally feed bears or other wildlife. It's illegal and dangerous. If you know of someone in your neighborhood 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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Meet Wolves At Hermit Park This Weekend Wolfwood Refuge makes their annual visit to Hermit Park Open Space in Estes Park this Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th 2015. From 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. each day, Wolf talks at 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.

You will have the opportunity to meet some of our new ambassador wolves, enjoy petting, take photos, receive wolf

kisses and go home with all the free wolf fur your clothes can handle.

Wolfwood’s mission was to provide a safe refuge for unwanted and homeless wolves and wolf/dogs. Today, all animals live on 40 acres in Ignacio CO in very large enclosed areas. No animal is ever chained. All efforts are made to provide the best physical, mental, social and psychological environment for each animal.

The refuge receives no Federal or State funds and is grateful to have the support

of over 35 volunteers. All donations are applied directly toward the care of the wolves and wolf/dogs.

WolfWood Refuge provides comprehensive information and education on wolf and wolf/dog behavior and the issues surrounding them. Our extensive outreach programs are given free of charge to over fifty schools and organizations annually, with projects often focusing on at-risk youth.

There are currently over 60 wolves and wolf/dogs housed at WolfWood. We are one of the few wolf refuges still accepting animals. WolfWood strongly opposes the breeding of more wolf/dogs and allows no breeding at the refuge.

There will be lots of new Wolfwood items for sale with 100% of the profits going to the refuge. Visit: www.wolfwoodrefuge.org to learn more about the refuge.

Please do not bring dogs. A $6.00 daily entrance permit is required for the park.

For more information: http://www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/hermitpark.cfm

Estes Valley Community Garden’s Progress Have you noticed Jack is moving up the Hopefully the “busy bees” will begin Beanstalk, thanks to their job in the third many community week of September members and local with the construction organizations? One of the fence. With the reason for Jack movhelp of everyone’s ing up so quickly funds and determinalately is the promise tion, this concept will of matching funds “ripen.” If you have from two families up questions, feel free to to $1,000 during the months of July and call Connie Dedon at 586-4078.

August. At the first of July the Estes Valley Community Garden had $16,000 for construction funds. As you can see, Jack is now indicating $18,591.

Members of the Estes Valley Community Garden Board are still writing grants to “fertilize” this Community Garden into full bloom. Three grants have been submitted to date that equals $10,500. As you can see, funds are being “cultivated” each week.

If you are still “germinating” the idea to help Jack move up further and want your tax deductible donation to be eligible for matching funds, please send your “seed” money to the Estes Valley Community Garden’s PO Box 4158, Estes Park, CO. That will help “sprout” the garden in the Stanley Park area soon.

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Sign Up For Fall Dog Training Course Fall is in the air and so is every scent on earth! Is your four-legged friend paying more attention to elk duds than you? Are you wondering when he got so big? Did he always jump on every stranger and why won’t he listen when you beg him to stop? When did she start chewing on the remote control?

Did they always have this much energy? And when did they forget everything they were ever taught? Will they ever learn to come when you call them?

If you are looking for a positive program to enroll your puppy or adult dog in, Linda’s Pet Care Services is offering a basic, five-week obedience course beginning Monday, August 17, at 6:00 p.m. for any dog of any age.

The course covers all basic commands including sit, down, settle, off, stand, watch me, leave it and stay as well as recalling, loose leash walking and learning

to how to be appropriate with other people and pets while on leash. There are also weekly handouts, articles from positive reinforcement trainers and weekly Q & A to discuss ongoing dog behaviors (wanted and unwanted). This class emphasizes teaching owners how to relate to their pets in a more positive and loving way while shaping positive, wanted behavior. More importantly, it teaches us, the humans, reasonable expectations and gives logical answers to why some things work better than others with our dogs.

The course will focus on positive reinforcement training with food rewards and playtime for an all around good time for the owner as well as the dog. Give your dog (and yourself) the ultimate gift—enroll yourselves in a class today and come enrich your training experience with like-minded owners.

Availability is extremely limited; please call 586-0340 to register today with Linda Wagner at Linda's Pet Care Services.

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epnews.com Did you see them? They were running around all over town yesterday. Fat ones, skinny ones, little itty bitty ones.

Some went to market, some stayed home. One had roast beef; another had none.

Yesterday was National Wiggle Your Toes Day, or Wigglety Pigglety Day for short, or Wiggle Piggle Day for shorter.

(Let’s stop there. We must not reduce ourselves to the merest Wig Pig Day. The thought of it curls my toes!) People everywhere were celebrating National Wiggle Your Toes Day by setting their little pigs free-wee-wee-wee.

What an adventure it was, for me anyway. I like to kick off my shoes when I get home but rather than to striptoes down to my bare peds, I prefer to slip into some slips (uh, yeah, that’s what I call my slippers). So to peel down to the full metatarsal monty, I was going out on a limb, so to speak. But I did it, and it felt so tootsie roll good!

To start the day I wiggled them in bed, flexing them upright like a jazz dancer, then away like a ballerina, and then gave them the freedom to do as they pleased.

They danced the Macarena. (It’s a real toe-tapper!)

I reached as far above my head as I could while I was at it. Have you ever tried to do that without making a sound? It feels waaaay too good to stretch so completely—head to twinkle toe—without letting a guttural groan escape.

I hopped out of bed—even as an “active older adult” I can still hop out of bed—and did a downward dog (that’s yoga-speak for forming an upside-down

V with my body) and spread my pedis like Russ Nehrig taught me to, feeling them stretch away from each other, and then I tried to wiggle them again. It’s nearly impossible in this position, but I tried. Then I giggled as I wiggled them on the cold floor in the kitchen while making coffee, I jiggled them on the soft carpet, and then I did the ultimate: I stepped outside to wiggle my toes on the lawn, where I could feel clumps of grass, slightly damp, a la dente and smelling like salad, work their way between each digit. I felt grounded. Rooted in the earth. At ten with my toes. (This is where the music swells. Imagine Lou Carter singing, “I got a rose between my toes from walking barefoot through the hot house to you…”)

Some people hike barefoot, which gives them ample opportunity for toe wiggling (and the potential for amputation) at every bend of the trail. I enjoyed liberating my little piggies, but I’ll never take it to that extreme-ity. (Just keeping you on your toes with that one, folks.)

If you missed National Wiggle Your Toes Day yesterday, don’t fret. No one will make you toe the line or report you if you do it today instead. Try it with friends: invite your most fun-loving pals, ask them to leave their blues in their shoes by the door, put some Tiny Tim on the old record player and wiggle your piggles. You could call it a toe jam.

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

Ride Your Bike And Have Fun!

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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Retired RMNP Ranger Helps Plan Longs Peak Reunion Former Longs Peak Ranger Jim Detterline who left the Park Service in August 2009 is alive and well in the Estes Valley.

“I am busier than ever,” Detterline recently said when asked how he was enjoying retirement.

“My days begin very early and end very late.” Much of his time these days is devoted to the upcoming Longs Peak Reunion.

Detterline, who holds the lifetime record for the most Longs Peak ascents – currently 416 – is the honorary president of the Longs Peak Summit Club, a social organization that promotes hiking, climbing, and safety on Longs Peak.

The Longs Peak Summit Club is the organizer of the Longs Peak Reunion.

Detterline, who participated in more than 600 Longs Peak rescues, is especially looking forward to the August 21-23 reunion. “I’ll always be excited about Longs Peak,” says Jim. “Longs is special for so many people. Whether it’s their first time climbing or their 400th time, whether they’re from Estes Park or Timbuktu, the reunion is a fantastic opportunity for old climbing partners to reconnect and new climbing partners to meet.”

Detterline says the reunion is also a chance to shake hands with mountaineering giants such as Tommy Caldwell, Tom Hornbein, and Steph Davis.”

During the summer months, when not helping to plan the Longs Peak Reunion, Detterline works as a wrangler at the Meeker Park Lodge. He also guides for the Estes Park Mountain Shop and is a site operator for a government contractor analyzing ozone and other atmospheric gases at the base of Longs Peak.

In the winter months, Detterline is the Adjunct Professor of Biology at Larimer Campus, Front Range Community College Fort Collins. On weekends, he assists with the school's Department of Outdoor Recreation with snowshoeing and hiking courses.

Jim is a volunteer fireman with the Allenspark Fire Department. He finds time to play trumpet with four different Estes Park Bands – The Estes Park Village Band, Estes Park Jazz Big Band, Riverside Ramblers Dixieland Band, and the Estes park Orchestra/Oratorio Society.

Jim is married to Rebecca Detterline.

They have several pets that have adopted them.

You can see Jim Detterline August 21 through the 23at the Longs Peak Reunion.

He will be a speaker at the all day reunion symposium Saturday, August 22 at the YMCA of the Rockies. Jim will be sharing excerpts from his new book. Details and agenda information for the Longs Peak Reunion are on their website at www.longspeakreunion.com/

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

July 26 At 4:10 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 900 Moraine Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:36 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to investigate a report of smoke.

At 10:34 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Hwy 36/Mall Rd. for an MVA. July 28 At 7:46 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1127 Fish Creek Rd. for a ruptured gas line.

At 3:38 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3231 Circle Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

July 29 At 4:37 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1600 Manford Ave. for a helicopter standby.

At 7:33 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 455 Prospect Village Dr. for a fire alarm activation.

At 11:51 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 2421 Hondius Way for a CO detector.

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At 10:20 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1991 S. Morris Ct. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 11:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to EPMC for a helicopter standby.

At 7:21 p.m. an EVFPD officer responded to 362 E. Elkhorn to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 9:48 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the Moccasin Bypass for an MVA. July 31 At 1:10 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Marys Lake Rd/Highway 7 for an MVA. At 4:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 11 Dripping Springs Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 5:37 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 247 W. Elkhorn Ave to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

August 1 At 11:50 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the Beaver Meadows Visitors Center for an MVA. At 5:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Marys Lake Rd./Riverside Dr. for an MVA. At 5:48 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Pawnee Dr./S. Saint Vrain Ave. area to investigate a report of smoke.

At 7:02 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1415 Jungfrau Trail for a smoke alarm activation.

At 7:40 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 230 W. Elkhorn Ave for an odor investigation.

At 8:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 480 Valley Rd. for a medical alarm.

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

The Estes Valley serves many recreational user groups and provides all residents and visitors with a natural scenic landscape to explore without a vehicle. This planning process aims to connect existing trail systems, evaluate new trail opportunities, and plan for safe facilities that will enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility. The planning process will also encourage community collaboration and partnerships while guiding a shared and multiple use vision for the Valley.

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

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

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

In December, 2013, EVRPD received a planning grant from Great Outdoors Col-

orado (GOCO) for $35,000 to support development of this plan. In addition, the District also received a grant for technical planning support from the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program in October 2014. Support from RTCA will primarily focus upon coordination among stakeholders and meaningful community dialogue.

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

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

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

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

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Public Meeting Schedule On Multiuse Trail Plan/Environmental Assessment Rocky Mountain National Park has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Multiuse Trail that would roughly parallel the road network on the east side of the park. The purpose of this proposed trail system is to connect with planned multiuse trails in the Estes Valley and enhance multimodal connections to existing visitor use areas in the park and provide connections to the seasonal shuttle system within and outside of the park. Self-propelled transportation may include bicycling, walking, running, use of baby strollers, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

The EA presents three alternatives: a no-action alternative (Alternative A) and two action alternatives (Alternatives B and C). The action alternatives propose the development of new multiuse trails, connecting to existing points of interest throughout the project corridor, including shuttle bus stops, visitor facilities, campgrounds, and overlooks. Alternative B is 15.3 miles in length and predominantly follows the road corridors of U.S. 34, U.S. 36, and Bear Lake Road.

Alternative C is the proposed roadside and overland trail, 14. 2 miles in length, and would generally follow the same road corridors as Alternative B with sections of overland trail near Horseshoe Park and Beaver Meadows.

The Scottish/Irish Parade is Saturday, September 12th, at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Estes Park. It is the largest celtic parade in North America. Estes Park is the Celtic Capital of the U.S.A. For more info. call (970) 586-6308 or 1-800-90ESTES.

A preferred alternative has not been identified in the EA. The park will identify a preferred alternative after considering comments submitted during the public comment period. The final decision could include building none (the no-action alternative), some, or the entire proposed multiuse trail, and may be a combination of alternatives B and C. If the decision is made to build the multiuse trail, it will likely be many years before it becomes a reality as no funding has been identified at this time to construct it.

A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 20, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum located at 200 Fourth Street in Estes Park. Information will be provided about the EA and park staff and the park’s consultant will be available to answer questions. The park will provide a short overview of the project beginning at 6:15 p.m. However, the public may drop in at any time during the meeting to learn more about the project. A copy of the Multiuse Trail Plan/Environmental Assessment EA is available on-line at the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website at: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/romo.

The park is inviting written public comments regarding the Multiuse Trail Plan EA and the proposed alternatives.

Written comments can be given to park staff at the meeting on August 20, by mail to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517, or online at the website listed above. Comments are requested by September 10, 2015.

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

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Our hot days of August have been almost enjoyable after the wet and cool days of June and July. Well at least I have been enjoying them until I go down to Loveland or one of the other cities on the plains. Notice I called it the plains. When we first moved to Estes in the fall of 1994, I could not get over the colloquial expression that the people of Estes always used when they went to the “valley” and not one of the towns on the plains. Of course I have joined them and go to the “valley” even if it is to Denver. I had to deliberately write the plains just now. So for anyone new to our little paradise, remember if we are going to the “valley” it could be anywhere along the Front Range.

I hate to dwell on the same subject but would you believe I still have rhubarb!

Call if you want any. In my last column, I had promised to give one more rhubarb recipe. This dessert really is almost like a dump cake. I am embarrassed at how easy it is. The funny thing is when I went to make it the other day all I had were boxes of chocolate cake mixes and I needed a white or yellow cake mix. I guess I really don’t particularly like the chocolate mixes which is strange because I love chocolate. I must find some good recipes for chocolate cake mix. Any suggestions?

The following recipe is called Rhubarb Easy Bars but I sometimes just scoop some up and serve it with ice cream.

Rhubarb Easy Bars

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees 5-6 cups rhubarb 1 cup sugar 1 8 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.

I got a lot of good feedback on the lemon Jell-O salad. Thanks Diane for giving me that one. I am always happy to hear from y’all. Some ask me if these recipes are all mine. No, not all, but many are. I am always asking for new recipes so feel free to share yours with me and my readers. After over 15 years of writing this column I can always use new ideas, recipes and your feedback.

With this dry weather don’t forget to water your garden and put some water out for the birds. They need water more than seed at this time of year.

My email is: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

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.

EP Times & Old Fashioned Candy Mary Jane’s Simply Christmas Rustic Mountain Charm Macdonald Book Store The Barrel Rocket Fizz Kirks Fly Shop Moon Kats Tea Shoppe Sweat Shirt Center Laura’s Fudge Fall River Antiques Rocky Mountain Rush Tours Himalayan Arts & Crafts Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant Mountain Blown Glass Inc. Tussey Kids Mountain Gear Colorado Homestead Buckles of Estes Park The Taffy Shop The Christmas Shoppe Rocky Mountain Tops Estes Park Trail-Gazette Caramel Corn Distinctively Colorado Snowy Peaks Winery Sticks N-Stones Solitude Cabins Phoenix Nest Main Street T’s Blake Trading Company

Wild Spirits Water Wheel Gift Corner Claire’s On the Park.

Wildlife Photo Art Raven’s Roast Images of RMNP Rocky Mountain Gifts & Tobacco Granny Gingham Gifts Bear Necessities Serendipity Trading Colorado Tees & Gifts The Hiking Hut Old Time Portraits Colorado Tees and Gifts Outdoor World The Egg & I Hayley’s Ice Cream Ed’s Cantina The Shabby Moose Dakotah Jewelry & Gifts Aspen & Evergreen Gallery Sterling Pony Jewelry & Gifts A la Carte Highland Music Center & Minstrels Big Red of the Rockies Mix & Match Rocky Mountain Inn The White Orchid Lithium Munchin House The Grey House

The Estes Park Taffy Shop Cabin Fever The Wapiti Pub Fashion Express Mt. Everest Gift House RMC Clothing Co. Lithium Girl Miller’s Indian Village Estes Silver & Gold Alpine Accents A1 Wildwater Inc. Dragon Leaf Tea Company Earthwood Collections Earthwood Artisans Indigo Moosely T’s & Sports The Gold Mine The Wheel Bar Village Goldsmith Omnibus Danish Cone Factory Flavors of the Rockies Memories Old Time Portraits Mountain Home Cafe N & N Tee Shirts Old Fashioned Ice Cream Penelope’s Lithium Girl Real West Old Time Portraits Sgt. Peppers Music & Video That 1 Jewelry Store

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Sample stills from early footage of Rocky Mountain National Park

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

tional 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.

Meals On Wheels Drivers Needed The Town of Estes Park's Meals on Wheels program is currently seeking additional volunteers to act as regular route drivers due to the retirement of long-time volunteers of the program. The time commitment is approximately 1.5 hours per week for each route driver. Drivers must complete an application, pass a background check and driver's license check and complete training with Senior Services staff.

Estes Park Meals on Wheels is a longstanding program of the Senior Services Division of the Town's Community Services Department. Last year, volunteer drivers delivered over 5,000 meals to those registered in the program.

Meals on Wheels maintains a roster of over 45 trained volunteer drivers to operate the program. Volunteer drivers are used in two capacities: Regular route drivers take the same route once a week on weekdays while substitute drivers may fill in on a variety of weekday routes for driver absences, vacations, illnesses, etc. A volunteer coordinator and Senior Services staff manage the driver schedules.

All drivers receive training and support from the Senior Center. Currently, there is need for one regular route driver on Wednesdays and one regular route driver on Thursdays. The substitute roster is currently full.

Please contact Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager, at (970) 577-3765 or lmitchell@estes.org to learn more about volunteering.

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Marshall at his Saturday afternoon post.

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Thank You Marshall Hesler For Your 25 Years Of Service At The Estes Park Museum!

Staff wishes to salute Marshall Hesler who just rounded-out 25 years volunteering at the front desk of the Estes Park Museum. For two and a half decades, Marshall has welcomed people to the Museum with warmth and humor. Marshall made our visitors' experience brighter, especially for children as he had puzzles and jokes that brought big smiles on their faces.

From staff offices we could hear people in the front laughing on Saturday afternoons. How wonderful it is to hear laughter in a museum!

Thank you Marshall for assisting the Museum all these years, we know you didn't do it for the money.

Doulas In Estes Park In last week’s article about Doulas in Estes Park about Fran Hoyer and Ruth Hocker, Fran’s website had a misprint.

For more information, or to schedule a free consultation with either Fran or Ruth, visit BeginningWithBirth.com or phone 970-591-2929 for Ruth, or JustRighttouch.com or phone (515) 4187062 for Fran.

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.

Marshall Hesler

Care for your trails.

Since 1931, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy has helped make Rocky Mountain National Park bigger, better, and more accessible.

Help us do even more in the next 100 years.

Become a member today!

We provide support for trail construction and repair.

RMConservancy.org

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Estes Park Jazz Big Band To Feature Jazz Vocalists At Final Summer Concert The Estes Park Jazz Big Band will present an evening concert featuring seven Estes Park vocalists on Monday, August 10 starting at 7:00 p.m. The free concert will be held at Performance Park, Estes Park’s beautiful outdoor performance facility located on west Elkhorn Avenue. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Chuck Varilek will direct the local jazz band which is in its 23rd year of providing music for Estes Park residents and visitors.

Featured vocalists on this concert will be: Estes Park Middle School principal Ruby Bode, Estes Park Elementary School educator Jan McCown, Eagle Rock School Music Specialist Meghan Tokunaga-Scanlon, retired music educator Julie Varilek, Estes Park entertainer and artist Ron Ball, U.S. Bank finance officer Chris Gallagher and U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel (Retired) Loren Johnson, accompanied by the Jazz Big Band.

The band will begin the concert with an early 1900s song “Everybody Loves My Baby.” McCown will then sing Duke Ellington’s hit “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.”

“The Girl From Ipanema” will be the featured song sung by Bode. The Jazz Big Band will next perform the ballad “Dream.” Ball will take then take the stage to sing Frank Sinatra’s “Come Fly With Me.” Julie Varilek will sing next, featured on Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies.” The band will follow with a Henry Mancini instrumental, “Mr. Lucky.” Tokunaga-Scanlon will be featured next on the James Bond theme “Skyfall,” followed by the Michael Buble hit, “Haven’t Met You Yet.” “On The Street Where You Live,” a Lerner and Loewe classic will be performed next by the Jazz Big Band. Gallagher will come to the stage to sing two Michael Buble hits, “Save The Last Dance For Me” and “Feeling Good.”

Johnson will next sing the Hoosier Hotshots novelty song, “Wah! Hoo!” The Estes Park Jazz Big Band is made up of musicians from Estes Park and surrounding communities. The group is a member of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. The band is a past recipient of a Community Service grant funded by the town of Estes Park. Some of the music that will be performed at the concert was purchased through the grant program.

For more informa- Ruby Bode tion about the band or the concert, please contact Chuck Varilek at 586-8776.

Jan McCown

Julie Varilek

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August 13 Nonprofit Lunch & LearnRoundtable Ice Cream Social

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CELEBRATING

32 YEARS America’s Largest Outdoor Juried Sculpture Show & Sale

Explore Resources Available through Colorado Nonprofit Association EPNRC is pleased to announce August’s Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion, Resources at your Fingertips: What the Colorado Nonprofit Association Offers Members. This program will be held on Thursday, August 13 from Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Please RSVP to director@epnonprofit.org if planning to attend!

Did you know that as a member of EPNRC you are eligible for a discounted member rate with the Colorado Nonprofit Association? Did you know that the Colorado Nonprofit Association provides resources for nonprofits beyond what the EPNRC can provide?

If you would like to learn why your organization should consider membership in the Colorado Nonprofit Asso-

ciation (and the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center,) or if you are already a member and could use a review of the membership benefits available, please join us for this informative session and ice cream social!

A few of the benefits available include: • group purchasing discounts • a myriad of free online services • discounts on exciting leadership opportunities Grab your lunch (if ice cream won’t suffice) and join us as we explore how to access valuable resources! Please RSVP to Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org

by Monday, August 10.

There is no charge for this Lunch & Learn Discussion. If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster atdirector@epnonprofit.org.

Over 2,000 sculptures by 160 jury-selected artists

Saturday, AUGUST 8 Sunday, AUGUST 9 9:30 am-6:00 pm

9:30 am-4:30 pm

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

BENSON SCULPTURE GARDEN 29th & Aspen Drive | Loveland, CO

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Travel To Africa Without Leaving Town Join Betty Hull on an amazing African photographic safari via an armchair travelogue.

There are two identical programs offered. The first will be held on Friday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m.; the second, identical program will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. Both travelogues will be held at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The programs are free however advance registration is required; please

call or stop by the Senior Center to sign up.

Estes Park residents Jim and Betty Hull traveled to Africa in the spring of 2015 on a photographic safari. Their adventure included up close and personal interactions with elephants, cheetahs, leopards, lions, zebras and more. Their

trip also included a stop at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

This is a great opportunity to see the animals of Africa in the wild through a beautiful Power Point photograph presentation and Betty’s personal and colorful recollections.

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.

Photos by Jim and Betty Hull

Effective Communication Strategies With People With Alzheimer’s Dr. Grant Spencer, DC Dr. Jill Spencer, DC Palmer Graduates

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The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a program called Effective Communication Strategies with people with Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, August 18 at 1:00 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The program is free. Call the Senior Center to register, (970) 586-2996. Drop-ins are welcome the day of the program.

This program is for anyone who is caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

This in-depth program offers effective communication strategies that teaches caregivers to decode verbal and behavioral communication by some with dementia. Participants will leave with strategies for meaningful connections

with people in early, middle and latestage dementias.

This program will be presented by Katie Fahrenbruch, M.Ed., Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association, contact Katie at (970) 472-9798 or kfahrenbruch@alz.org.

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

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Results For Tues. August 4 A beautiful day for golf albeit at times the wind decided to make it interesting and challenging. Two events took place: Regular play of the day event. Plus The Presidents Cup Championship which is a three day event to determine the Club Champion. After three days of play The Club Champion will be determined by the person with the lowest total gross score. The person with the second lowest total gross score will be the runner-up.

Flights will have winner for low gross and low net scores.

The play of the day was Low Net. The winners were: Flight # 1. Carrie Logan 64.

Flight # 2. Kathy Tinsley 69 Flight # 3. Margaret Jensen 75 Flight # 4. Two winners: - Karen Saucier 65 -Johanna Gengler 66

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Monday – August 10 Swiss steak, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Bread, Cookie Tuesday – August 11 Advances in Cancer Treatment Aspen Club program – 1:00 p.m.

Chicken salad on a croissant, Tomato-mozzarella- cucumber salad, Chips, Brownie Wednesday – August 12 Sweet & sour pork loin, Stir-fry veggies, Rice, Mini egg rolls, Cake Thursday – August 13 Meaty Lasagna, Fresh garden salad, Garlic bread, Cake Friday – August 14 African Travel log presentation by Betty Hull - 1:00 p.m. Baked cod, Potato casserole, Fresh coleslaw, Pie

Aug 7 – Aug 14, 2015

EVENTS Aug 8: Hermit Park Welcomes the Wolves. Hermit Park Open Space. 9:30 am Through Aug. 9: Hunter Jumper Show.

Estes Park Events Complex. 9 am Aug 7-9: Used Book Sale. Rocky Mountain Park Inn. 9 am Sat. and 11 am Sun. Aug 10: Estes Park Jazz Big Band Concert. Performance Park. 6 pm Aug 13-16: 2015 Centennial Celebration Art Show: Paintings from the Centennial Year. Stanley Hotel.

Aug 13-16: Silent Movies Comedy Film Festival. Historic Park Theatre.

Weekly on Tues: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm Aug 14-16: Dressage Horse Show. Estes Park Events Complex. 9 am Weekly on Thurs: Estes Valley Farmer’s Market. Bond Park. 8 am

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Aug 7 & 12: Richard Geppinger. Acoustic.

Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 13: Laurie Damron. Acoustic. Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 7: Open Mic Night with Mountain Town Rockers. Elk Meadow Lodge.

6:30 pm Aug 7: Summerfest 2015 – Strangebyrds.

YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm Aug 7: Cadillac Grip. Funk. Rock Inn. 10 pm Aug 8: Branden Sipes. Acoustic. Barlow Plaza. 5:30 pm Aug 8: Amplified Souls Elk Meadow Lodge.

6:30 pm Aug 8: Jay Roemer. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 7 pm Aug 8: Summerfest 2015 – Falcon Flight.

YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm Aug 9: Billy Shaddox. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm Aug 10: Eric the Viking. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 12: Alex Thoele. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Aug 12: Clear Wings. Folk. Performance Park. 7 pm Aug 13: Estes Park Village Band.

Performance Park. 7 pm Aug 14: Hog MaGundy Band. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6 pm

Weekly, Sun, Mon & Tues. Cowboy Sing Along with Brad Fitch. Bond Park. 7 pm.

Weekly, Tues & Wed: James Davis.

Spanish and Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Weekly on Tues & Thurs: BINGO at the American Legion. American Legion Post 119 Weekly, Tues: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm Weekly, Wed: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9 pm Weekly, Fri & Sat: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 5 pm Weekly, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat: Garry Valero. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse.

7 pm Weekly, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Bob Smallwood.

Folk. Crag’s Lodge. 7 pm Weekly, Fri: Steve Smersh. Chelito’s.

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

9 pm Weekly, Tues: Open Mic. Ed’s Cantina.

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

5 pm

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

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Aug 13: Kid’s Paint Out. Performance Park. 9 am Weekly, Mon, Tues & Fri: Downtown History Walking Tours. Bond Park.

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

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

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

Aug 14: Summerfest 2015 – Peggy Mann Band. YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30 pm

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New Moon August 14th

First Quarter August 22nd

Full Moon August 29th

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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 8: Bob Flame: Stories from a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7:30 pm Aug 7: Wild Inspirations. Meet local artists – appetizers and drinks. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery. 5 pm

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

Aug 7-8: Photographing the “Small Wonders” of RMNP. 6 am Friday and 5 am Saturday Aug 7: Kids’ Fly-fishing & Stream Ecology. 9 am Aug 7 & 14: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center. 6 pm Aug 10-11: Sketchbook Journaling: Wilderness, Wildlife, & Wonder in Watercolor. 8:30 am Aug 11: Hollowell Park Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure (ages 9-13).

9:30 am Aug 12: Connections: Real Stories of Life Interacting with Life. 1 pm Aug 12: Plant & Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist. 8 am Aug 12 & 13: Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure.

Fall River Visitor Center. 9 am Aug 14: Secret Places in Rocky Mountain National Park. 8 am Aug 14: Mastering the Art & Craft of Landscape Photography. 6 pm

EXHIBITS Plein Air Rockies 2014 Prelude Show.

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

Through August 20th Aug 7: Mixed Media. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through Sept. 13 18th Summer Art Walk. Cultural Arts Council. Through September 7.

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

United Methodist Church 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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PROBLEMS? OR INCONVENIENCE? A favorite author of mine and many, Robert Fulghum, in his book Uh-Oh, wrote of working during the summer of 1959 at the Feather River Inn in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.

Just out of college, he was quite hot-headed and free with his opinions. One week he grew angry because the employees were being served the same thing for lunch every day—two wieners, a mound of sauerkraut, and stale rolls. In addition, the meal cost was deducted from their checks.

Upon learning there would be two days of the same he vented his anger to the night auditor, Sigmund Wollman. In Fulghum’s words, “I declared that I have had it up to here; that I was going to get a plate of wieners and sauerkraut and wake up the owner and throw it on him. I was sick and tired of this garbage and insulted, and nobody was going to make me eat wieners and sauerkraut for a whole week and pay for it and who does he think he is anyway and how can life be sustained on wieners and sauerkraut and this is un-American…The whole hotel stinks anyhow.” Fulghum continued on in his tirade, “and the horses are all nags and the guests are all idiots and I’m packing my bags and heading for Montana where they never even heard of wieners and sauerkraut and wouldn’t feed that stuff to pigs.”

Fulghum said that after raving on for about twenty minutes, delivering his profanity-laced monologue at the top of his lungs, Wollman, who had spent three years in a German death camp during World War II, finally said, “Fulghum, are you finished?” “No. Why?” “’Lissen’, Fulghum. “’Lissen’ me, ‘lissen’ me. You know what’s wrong with you? It’s not wieners and sauerkraut, not the boss, not the chef and it’s not this job.”

“So, what’s wrong with me?” Fulghum asked. “Fulghum, you think you know everything, but you don’t know the difference between an inconvenience and a problem. If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire—then you got a problem. Everything else is inconvenience. Life is inconvenient. Life is lumpy. Learn to separate the inconveniences from the real problems. You will live longer. And you will not annoy people like me so much. Good night!” And with these words, he waved the young man off to bed. Fulghum reminisced about the impact these words had on him.

So, what about us? Are we getting all worked up about the inconveniences...or do we save our ‘working up’ for the problems we face? I’ve referred in the past to a song of many years ago, sung by Red Foley. He told of meeting people with real ‘problems’.. blindness, deafness, and physical disabilities, and silently praying, “Oh, God, forgive me when I whine. With eyes to see the sunset’s glow, with ears to hear what I would know, with feet to take me where I would go, O God, forgive me when I whine, I’m blessed indeed, the world is mine.” I’ve found myself voicing these prayerful words often.

So, today as you stand somewhat impatiently in line at Safeway, or McDonald’s, or wait for the traffic to clear so you can proceed through town, ask yourself, “Is this a problem…or an inconvenience?” As I pondered this article, I got a phone call from some dear friends whose son, a man who had courageously fought back from two heart transplants, had been killed in a motorcycle accident as he headed for his work at Buckley. After visiting with them about their…our…loss and praying with them, as I headed up the hill, I prayed anew, “O God, forgive me when I whine…about the ‘inconveniences’ when so many are dealing courageously with real ‘problems’ of life”. Perhaps you will join me in that prayer?

(Bob)

Yellow Toadflax • Pretty yellow Snapdragon-like flowers • Plants up to 2 ft tall, but often shorter • Stems with many narrow pointed leaves and several flowers near the top • Plants grow in patches connected by roots • Also called “Butter and Eggs”

Why should you be concerned about it?

This noxious weed was introduced from Eurasia. Yellow Toadflax spreads aggressively and displaces native flowers and grasses that provide food for wildlife. The weeds spread by extensive roots and seeds. You can probably find Yellow Toadflax in your yard, and it is in meadows along S. St. Vrain Rd. Botanists call it Linaria vulgaris.

PREVENTION Control requires several years of cutting flowers and plants. Please bag flowering plants for disposal. Drop off filled paper weed bags for free disposal on Mon, Weds, and Fridays from 8-4 at 666 Elm Street, up the road from the Recycle/Transfer Station. For chemical management, please contact Larimer County.

If you would like help identifying weeds on your property, call Marcia @ 586-6092 or George @ 586-5022.

For more information and to report weed infestations out of town limits, please call Larimer County Natural Resources @ 498-5769 or CSU Extension @ 491-7568. To report weed infestations inside town limits, contact Linda Hardin @ 577-3723.

Zapata Aspens by Coni Grant

Great Art Classes Offered At Art Center

August will be an active month for edu- Mackenzie. August 14 & 15 (Fri. & Sat.) 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Class fee- non-members: cation at the Art Center. Please join us $195, members: $175.50, bring your own for some creative fun. materials. This class will help you loosen Fibonnaci Drawing with Patricia Greenberg. August 10 (Mon. ) 1-4 p.m., up and become more spontaneous with your painting. Often we paint ‘plein air’ Class fee- non-member: $30, Member: with a sense of bravado and then tighten $27, materials included in class fee.

Leonardo Pisano Bigollo, the celebrated up when we work from a photo. During mathematician of the Middle Ages, is fa- class we will use photo references while learning how to treat them as if painting mous for creating what has become the scene on known as the location. EmFibonnaci sephasis will be quence of on good comnumbers. We position, invitcan find this ing design, sequence frecorrect values quently in naand colors that ture: in the sing. The inpetals on flowstruction and ers, spirals on demos will be pinecones and for oils but shells, and in those well the anatomy of versed in animals and AspenDance by Jeanne Mackenzie other medihumans. In ums are welcome. The class is available this drawing class, nature will be our to all levels of painters. You may choose subject and colored pencil will be our to bring your own lunch or step out to medium. Students over age 12 are welone of the nearby establishments for a come to attend. quick lunch.

Better Paintings-More Confident Holiday Dioramas with Painters with Shannon Kaye August 25 Coni Grant(Tues.)

10 a.m.-2 p.m., August 17 Class fee-non-member: (Mon.) 10:00 $40, member: $36. Materia.m.-4:00 als fee: $12. These diorap.m., Class fee: mas are heartfelt and very non-member: enchanting, made from $85, member: boxes and filled with won$76.50, matederful objects. The boxes rials list availrange from 2" x 3" to 4" x able on line or 6" (approx.) Some with at the Art lids, some without, some Center. The hang on the tree and othfocus of this ers sit on the mantle. Adclass is: deditional $12 materials fee sign, color, to be paid directly to the and finding your own voice. Students instructor at class time. will learn the secret to "loose" painting as The Art Center of Estes Park is a nona solid design foundation. Principles profit organization which provides a faciltaught in class will help you become a ity to support the work of local and remore confident painter with any medium and method, whether painting gional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in en plein air or in the studio. Coni will the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist bring landscape reference material and and contribute to the Art Center’s educawork with the class with a paint-a-long demo in the morning, then in the after- tion and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson noon, students will continue on that piece, or start something new from your Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. The Art Cenown reference material. Coni will be demonstrating in oil- but works with all ter offers a variety of educational opportunities including free presentations. For a media types. The focus of this workshops, is design. For painters interested complete list of art classes offered, to register for classes, or for more information on in Coni's method as an oil painter, she will be talking about that but the princi- educational programs, please call the Art ples really apply to all types of painting. Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our webStudio Plein Air Painting with Jeanne site at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.”

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Vickie Mastron Featured Artist In “Elemental Explorations” Show Opening This Friday At The Art Center with the material instantly. She was drawn in by how ceramics is so much about the process, the chemistry, and the physical and molecular changes that take place with glazing and firing. While working on her Bachelor of Arts degree in Ceramics at California State University at Fullerton, Vickie was introduced to working with blown glass, and a whole new world opened up to her. She fell in love with hot glass the moment she was introduced to it.

She was enamored with manipulating a molten material in extreme heat to form art glass objects. “Glass has marvelously unique characteristics The Art Center of Estes Park is pleased and is a phenomenal material. In its to present Estes Park artist Vickie Mastron as the featured artist in the upcom- molten state it is hot, fluid and sensual.

Hot glass is so alluring, and yet you can ing show “Elemental Explorations” which will be on display at the Art Cen- never really touch it when you’re working with it. So, it is also, in some ways, elusive, ter August 7-September 13. The recepand that intrigues me” says Mastron. tion for this show will be this Friday, “Some of my hot glass and ceramics August 7, from 5-7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Please join in for friends refer to our passion for working food, wine and music. This show and re- with molten glass and raku as ‘controlled ception are sponsored by Anne and Jim pyromania’…and it’s awesome.”

Upon graduating from Cal State FullerSneary. ton, Vickie was awarded a teaching Vickie Mastron was born in Raton, New scholarship to the School of Fine Arts at Mexico and she grew up in the Los Angethe University of Southern California in les area of Southern California. Her earliLos Angeles.

While working on her masest creative endeavors were writing stories ter’s degree at USC, she expanded her and poetry which she embellished with exploration of materials and began utiher illustrations. She took her first ceramlizing metal and various found objects in ics class in junior college and fell in love

her work and earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Intermedia Sculpture.

Vickie’s art very frequently has been driven by her stand on social and political issues including whaling and tuna harvesting in the 1970s, anti-war in the 80s, and recently, domestic violence.

Vickie moved to Boulder, CO in January 1985 and in 1991 she moved to Estes Park, and became an artist member of the Art Center in 2004. She became the Gallery Manager at the Art Center in 2010.

Vickie teaches the Intergenerational art classes at the Art Center.

In 1994, Vickie was introduced to bead making by her dear friend Becky Bush, a glassblower’s wife. Bead making allows her the opportunity to work with molten glass, only on the miniature scale of a bead… “and I don’t even break a sweat.” Vickie thoroughly enjoys “painting” with molten glass. Each piece is a unique, one of a kind creation.

Vickie’s current art work is an eclectic collection of pieces exploring multimedia, some that do not require heavy

equipment and fire…embossed metal, pastel and watercolor to name a few.

From her mixed media wall pieces that seemingly have a narrative that develops out of the sophisticated interplay of materials, to the blush on her embossed copper studies of nature, to the brilliant colors of her watercolor batiks, all are a result of a spirit driven to explore and create.

Please visit the Art Center to see this body of work as well as the fine art by the other Art Center artist members. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information on exhibitions, classes and presentations, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at artcenterofestes.com.

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2015 Silent Movies Comedy Film Festival At The Historic Park Theatre

The Historic Park Theatre is the oldest theatre in the country built specifically for film is now in its second century of continuous operation.

The Historic Park Theatre will present its fourth annual Silent Movie Comedy Film Festival Thursday, August 13th at 7 p.m., Friday, August 14th at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 15th at 2 p.m. and Sunday, August 16th, at 4 p.m.

Advance tickets are now on sale in Estes Park at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn or the Park Theatre box office, 130 Moraine Ave. or go online to www.historicparktheatre.com.

If you have not had the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind entertainment then this is the perfect place for it. Even if you have seen a silent film accompanied by live piano, it’s still hard to beat a theatre with the tradition and history of The Historic Park Theatre in Estes Park, Colorado.

The theatre is the oldest motion picture theatre in the United States originally built specifically to show silent movies.

And while the theatre has a new digital projector, it has preserved most of its original charm and character.

The theatre was built in 1913. Ralph Gwynn, who owned the theatre from

1926 until his death in 1963, added the landmark tower and lobby between 1926 and 1929. This structure became known as the Tower of Love, because Gwynn built it to represent the beautiful love of his life, who, as the legend has it, jilted him at the alter! Some also call it the Radio Tower because it resembles an old fashion radio.

The Park Theatre has survived a variety of hazards throughout the years, including wind, lightning, and flood damage.

Even though the theatre is located alongside Fall River, it survived both the Lawn Lake flood of 1982 and the more recent September 2013 flood.

The Park Theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. When visiting, the theatre will gratefully welcome donations to help preserve the on-going operation and restoration of this unique, historic site.

So, to commemorate its second century of operation, celebrate the silent film era, as a fundraiser to help preserve the ongoing operation and restoration of a unique historic site, and because it’s just great entertainment, Estes Park Film Festival, Steve Smersh and the The Historic Park Theatre are delighted to bring you four days of Silent Film Comedies.

This year the shows begin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, the 13th, then at 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, the 14th and 15th and finally on Sunday, the 16th at 4 p.m.

Each day you will see three great comedy shows from the silent movie era with

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selected masterpieces of the best comedians, such as Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton; it’s wholesome fun for you and your family.

Most of us are familiar with today’s motion pictures and the sound that accompanies them, but not all of us have experienced the unique art form that combines cinema and live piano. And if you’ve never experienced it or missed last year’s show, then be sure to come this year.

While there are silent films being shown at a few venues here and there, many are accompanied by a recorded sound track, not by an actual live piano, and not by an accomplished and seasoned pianist with the talent of Scott “Flyin’ Fingers” Wilseck. Scott started playing piano at the age of nine. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, he played with various bands in the Chicago area for over 20 years.

He plays ragtime, country, blues, gospel, dixieland, ethnic, elevator music, western and can improvise in many genres.

He’s a member of Riverside Ramblers, the Estes Park dixieland band, but has also played in the Estes Park area with various singers, mostly country or western, summer of 2013, a gospel mass, and solo performances for benefits around town.

Scott tells us, “My first piano at home was a baby grand electric player. I would listen to those piano rolls, which were mostly ragtime, and I was fascinated. As a kid, I would go to the silent movie theatre in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. I would watch the film and listen to the piano player accompanying the film. It was a lot of fun.

I play a lot of different music types, but I always liked ragtime. When I was seven years old, my first vinyl LP was a Johnny Maddox album full of great ragtime.

It is so nice to be accompanying silent movies. You know, I love to play ragtime, but there aren't a lot of venues available for that type of music. Silent movies provide that venue and playing along with them... interpreting them, lets you do a lot of different music styles.”

Scott accompanies silent movies with music of all different eras, but the songs are played in the style of the early 1900s, which make them excellent background for the action on the screen.

Did we mention... these shows are great fun for the whole family! You don’t have to check ratings to see if its okay to bring the kids and the kids will love it!

Uproarious! Pies in the face fun!

The Historic Park Theatre is now in its second century! What could be more fitting and fun than showing movies as they were during the first years of operation? And who better than the talented Scott “Flyin’ Fingers” Wilseck to accompany them.

Come to one of the shows and enjoy this rare, delightful, one-of-a- kind event - a unique opportunity to see silent movies just as they were performed long ago, in a theatre over 100 years old!

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RMNP Centennial Year Programs Continue In August The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues in August. Please see below for events taking place during the first two weeks in August.

This is just a snapshot of all the numerous events. Check the park website regularly, www.nps.gov/romo or follow us on social media @Rockynps for updates on 100th Anniversary events and programs. We hope you can join us for one of these fun events!

• August 7: Images of RMNP Gallery presents Happy 100th! Help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of RMNP. Visit the gallery for music, cake, and great art celebrating our national treasure! 4 to 8 p.m. Images of RMNP Gallery, 203 Park Lane, Estes Park.

• August 7: Wild Inspirations - Art and artists throughout American history have found inspiration in wild places and played important roles in informing the public about the wonders of public lands. Come join local artists and hear how Rocky Mountain National Park inspires their art. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live music! A percentage of sales will go to benefit the park. 5 to 8 p.m. Aspen and Evergreen Gallery.

• August 8: Bob Flame, Rocky Mountain Ranger - Early in the 1930s, Rocky’s first Ranger Naturalist was also an author. Many of his true adventures were creatively captured through a mythical character in his book, “Bob Flame – Rocky Mountain Ranger.” Come relive these takes of adventure in a lively presentation by his daughter.

Who knows – maybe Bob Flame himself will make an appearance. 7:30 p.m. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

• August 8: Saturday Night in the Park – Celebrating the Centennial – Join a special speaker in the auditorium of Kawuneeche Visitor Center every Saturday night to hear a new perspective on the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. This week features Jeromy Huntington presenting Bears, Bears, Bears! Join a district wildlife manager from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to discuss bear biology and learn to be bear aware 7 p.m. Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

• August 10-11: Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Class – Sketchbook Journaling: Wilderness, Wildlife, and Wonder in Watercolor – Guided activities for observing, sketching, and writing will help participants explore and interact with the park. $140.

Limited to 14 participants. Visit www.rmconservancy.org for details.

• August 12: Centennial Artist in Residence Program Presents: Through an Artist’s Eyes – Discover the many ways that nature inspires art in these weekly presentations by one of the park’s Artists in Residence. This week features the visual arts of Kristen Gjerdset. 7:30 p.m. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. · August 13: Centennial Science Behind the Scenery – This series highlights scientific activity and learning in the park as it relates to the 100th Anniversary. This week Tom Hobbs presents How Many Elk Should There Be? A History Of The Concept Of Carrying Capacity In Rocky Mountain National Park. Each week is a different scientist

conducting research in the park will share their experiences and discoveries. 7:30 p.m.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

• August 13: Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Show Reception – Come view and purchase paintings inspired by Rocky Mountain National Park, some of which were painted this week in the park. Enjoy refreshments and music as you enjoy these beautiful works of art. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Stanley Hotel, Estes Park.

• August 13: Music of the Mountains: Centennial “After the Show” Cabaret – Join the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater as they perform songs about wilderness, wildlife, and wonder! 10 p.m. Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater. Grand Lake.

• August 14-16: Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Show – Drop by the Stanley Hotel from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to see and purchase art painted in the “plein air” style just for our Centennial Celebration. Special demonstrations will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• August 14: Kids Centennial Paint Out with the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters This special program, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, will provide one on one instruction and mentoring for young artists ages 12-16. This program is limited to 20 participants. Participants must register in person at the Fall River Visitor Center Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $10 registration fee provides painting supplies for participants.

• August 15: Saturday Night in the Park – Celebrating the Centennial Join a special speaker in the auditorium of Kawuneeche Visitor Center every Saturday night to hear a new perspective on the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. This week features historian Dave Lively presenting "Kawuneeche Valley Heritage.” 7 p.m.

Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

There are also special on-going events that celebrate Rocky’s Centennial year.

• People in the Park (through August 30): This special Centennial exhibit at the Loveland Museum and Gallery explores the many ways that artists perceive visitor use of Rocky Mountain National Park, capture the extent of human impact on natural resources and record the positive value of a wilderness experience. Artists in this exhibit have participated in the park as Artists-inResidence and the work will be on loan from the park’s collection, including painting, photography, video, poetry, and performance.

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Paradise Protected: The Story Of Rocky Mountain National Park Thousands of people came to the dedication of Rocky Mountain National Park on Sept. 4, 1915. Paradise Protected depicts the events culminating in the park's dedication through the story of Enos Mills. RMNP dedication, photo courtesy of NPS.

Paradise Protected: The Story of Rocky dise Protected. Playing Enos Mills is Mountain National Park, an original James Valone of Thornton (Aug. 14, 15, play written and directed by Barb Boyer 21, 22 and 23) and Don Stewart of Estes Buck, opens at the Baldpate Inn's beauti- Park on August 16; John Muir and Elkaful outdoor venue The Key-thedral The- nah Lamb are portrayed by Richard atre on August 14.

Chamberlain of Westminster; Charles The play will be performed Aug. 14, 15, Edwin Hewes and FO Stanley are played 21, and 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Aug. 16 and by Rik Forschmiedt of Estes Parl; Young Enos Mills, Abner Sprague, and Alfred 23 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person (Longs Peak Inn caretaker) is played by and are available for purchase at the Tim Pankey of Estes Park; and, Ann Baldpate Inn at 4900 South Hwy. 7 in Estes Park, CO; or, online at www.bald- Lamb Mills and Katherine Garetson are played by LoAnne pateinn.com (add Forschmiedt of $1 for online Estes Park. ticket sales).

The stage manger Paradise Prois Joan Parlette of tected tells the Estes Park. story of the formation of Rocky The Key-thedral Mountain NaTheatre is the outThe Key-thedral Theatre at the Baldpate tional Park door stage at the Inn (as seen from the inn's front porch) will Baldpate Inn; in through the life host the premiere of this original play by story of Enos case of severe Barb Boyer Buck. Photo by Barb Boyer Buck weather, the proMills. Mills was the Estes Park resduction will be ident who is credited for the park's des- moved indoors to the historic Key ignation through his many writings and Room, which contains the largest private speeches he delivered throughout the key collection in the United States.

United States on the subject of forestry Attendees are encouraged to bring and conservation. jackets, blankets, and a umbrella to the The story follows Mills from boyhood show - remember, it gets quite cool in to the dedication of Rocky Mountain the summer evenings in the Rocky National Park on September 4, 1915.

Mountains.

The transformation of the man from a The Baldpate Inn, built in 1917 in the sickly child to a hearty pioneer, from a heart of the Tahosa Valley, is the perfect homesteader to a conservationist, from venue for Paradise Protected. This hisan amateur naturalist to a prolific writer toric inn is one of the last grand hotels about the Colorado Rockies are exbuilt in the area and it still looks and is plained in Paradise Protected. run very similar to the area lodges of Also depicted is the fierce resistance 100+ years ago.

Mills faced from his own neighbors in The Baldpate also offers a delicious the Tahosa Valley who did not want the soup and salad bar with homemade federal government to create a national baked goods for lunch and dinner servpark from their settled land. ice. Play and dine packages are available.

The production is pleased to showcase For more information, contact the Baldlocal and regional performers in Parapate Inn at 970-586-5397.

Estes Park Wine Festival August 15-16 A celebration of how wine is made in Colorado.

Colorado wine in the Enjoy tastings from the following heart of downtown Estes Colorado Wineries: Park August 15-16. Enjoy tastings from Aspen Peak Cellars over 20 Colorado wineries, fresh food, Avanti local Colorado vendors and live music.

Bijou Creek Vineyards The first annual Estes Park Wine festival sets up for the weekend in beautiful Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars Bond Park, where festival-goers can soak Blue Skies Winery in the summer sun while enjoying sipColorado Cellars Winery ping on a variety of locally created Maison La Belle Vie Winery wines. From red to white and pink, the Snowy Peaks Winery Estes Park Wine Festival offers the opCottonwood Cellars portunity to taste and learn about each style of wine and the unique process of Red Fox Cellars

The Windows To The West Art Show Coming Back The Windows to the West Art Howell Wright Show and Sale is coming back to Estes Park June 35, 2016. This announcement was made this week by the Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation, President, Howell Wright. Dr. Wright said that he has received great encouragement from artists that participated in this year’s show and that none have indicated anything but high praise for the 2015 show. Wright said “we had artist from 14 states bring over $850,000 worth of Western art to display.” “The Fairgrounds Staff and a lot of really dedicated volunteers made the show one of the best art shows in a multiple state area.”

Plans are already in full swing for 2016.

Wright indicated that one of their objectives is to partner with the Cheyenne Frontier Days, Greeley Stampede, National Western Coors, and the Loveland Governors art shows to share ideas and plan for the future. “We would like to see our part of Colorado and Wyoming and especially Estes Park be known as a major center for Western Art.” A meeting with representatives from these five great art shows is planned for later this month.

One of the new plans for 2016 involves

a greater emphasis on art education. Actually, Saturday and Sunday (June 4 and 5) will have several educational components. Two of these are: Grant funding will be sought to bring in a graduate student majoring in art to run tours for individuals interested in learning about art in general and Western art in particular.

Secondly, ideas are also being entertained about how to get Estes Park students, of all ages, involved in the art show. What a great experience it would be to have student meet and work with the nationally acclaimed, Windows to the West, artists.

The Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation is looking for individuals who may be interested in volunteering for next year’s show. Volunteers would be kept informed throughout the year about opportunities to help. In this way volunteers can select areas that specifically interest them. The Foundation is also seeking donors and sponsors for the show. To organize and put on a world class event like the Windows to the West Art Show and Sale takes a good deal of funding. Anyone who would like to provide a donation or talk about a sponsorship should call or email President/CEO, Howell Wright, at 970-231-1738 or howell@estesvalley.net

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 970-218-4545.

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Loveland Sculpture In The Park The Loveland High Plains Arts Council is proud to present the 32nd Annual Sculpture in the Park Show and Sale In the Summer of 1984, 50 artists arrived at Benson Park with the high hopes of selling their sculpture at the inaugural Sculpture in the Park show. Two thousand visitors came to view their work and purchased over $50,000 worth of sculpture. With the proceeds from that first show, the Loveland High Plains Arts Council purchased two sculptures, one by George Walbye and another by Dan Ostermiller, for permanent placement in Benson Park. And, with that, the sculpture garden became a reality.

Over the past 32 years, 1238 different artists have come to Loveland to display their work at the Sculpture in the Park show. With the addition of new participating artists each year, the show has grown from a primarily representational western bronze exhibit into a more diversified display of sculpture created in a variety of styles and mediums. This August 160 international juried artists will offer over 2000 pieces of sculpture for visitors to the show to view and purchase.

As the Sculpture in the Park show has continued to grow and flourish, so has Benson Sculpture Garden. With the proceeds generated from each annual show, over the past 32 years, the Loveland High Plains Arts Council has purchased 144 extraordinary pieces of sculpture valued at over $4 million. In June, four new pieces will be installed in the park.

This "public treasure" annually draws tens of thousands of visitors from

around the globe. It has been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world" and as "one of the 20 mustsee contemporary art sites across the USA." We could not be more proud!

Sculpture in the Park 2015 is open to the public on Saturday, August 8th, from 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday, August 9th from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Benson Sculpture Garden, 2908 Aspen Drive, Loveland, CO. Admission is $7 per person with children under 14 years of age admitted for free. Show catalogues featuring pictures and biographies of the participating artists as well as pictures of their work will be available for sale. Benson Park guides featuring all of the pieces on permanent display in the park will also be available. You may order these by calling the Loveland High Plains Arts Council at 970-663-2940.

Additional show information may be obtained by visiting our Sculpture in the Park show website at www.sculptureinthepark.org or by calling (970) 663-2940.

OUR HISTORY Loveland has been described as "a sweetheart city which has a love affair with the arts." Art seems to be part of the city's heritage and over the years, the Loveland High Plains Arts Council has been the major source of energy behind the evolution of the visual arts, particularly sculpture, in Loveland.

In 1984, a group of five Loveland sculptors, George Lundeen, Dan Ostermiller, George Walbye, Fritz White, and Hollis Williford, together with representatives

of the City of Loveland, the Chamber of Commerce and a few interested citizens fostered the idea of a sculpture show in Benson Park. They envisioned the outdoor exhibition and sale as a unique environment for sculptors from across the country to showcase their work as well as a way to generate funding for a sculpture garden. The City of Loveland designated Benson Park as the site for the sculpture garden and in 1985, it became a reality.

The first annual Sculpture in the Park show was held in 1984, with fifty local artists participating. Two thousand people attended the show and purchased $50,000 worth of sculpture. Over the years, the Sculpture in the Park show has expanded its diversity of work to include representational, stylized, and abstract sculpture in a variety of mediums including bronze, stone, wood, ceramic, glass, metal, and mixed media. One thousand two hundred and thirty-eight different artists have participated in Sculpture in the Park. Sculpture in the Park is now the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the country with annual sales over $1 million.

This year, the 32nd annual Sculpture in the Park show will feature 160 artists, with 28 participating for the first time. A special exhibit entitled "Take Home A Piece of the Park" will feature macquette sized editions of the sculpture that is on permanent display in Benson Sculpture Garden. These pieces will be available for sale throughout the show.

OUR ORGANIZATION The Loveland High Plains Arts Coun-

cil, a private non-profit organization, was established in 1984 for the purpose of promoting sculptural arts for the cultural and economic benefit of the entire community. The organization is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and is supported by hundreds of extraordinary community volunteers. The main focus of LHPAC continues to be the organization and sponsorship of the annual Sculpture in the Park show.

OUR LEGACY Each year the proceeds generated from the annual Sculpture in the Park show go towards the purchase of sculpture for Benson Sculpture Garden as well as towards the funding of park capital improvements and landscaping. To date, one hundred and forty-four pieces of sculpture valued at over $4 million grace the grounds of the park. Four new pieces will be added to the collection in June.

This extraordinary collection of art is situated around a lagoon in the midst of trees, flowers, and natural habitat areas.

With the Rocky Mountains as a majestic backdrop, Benson Sculpture Garden has been described as "one of the most unique sculpture gardens in the nation".

It has also been recognized as "one of the 200 most important modern and contemporary art sites around the world" and as "one of the 20 must-see contemporary art sites across the USA". It is open to the public throughout the year and annually this "public treasure" draws tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. We could not be more proud!

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Tai Chi Qi Gong (Chi Kung) Exercise Certification Workshop Starts August 22 Dao House, located in Estes Park, is happy to announce that their next Tai Chi Qigong Part I and Part II Certification Workshop will be held on August 22 and 23, 2015. Qi Gong is also known as Chi Kung and is an exercise that is very similar to the commonly known Tai Chi. People are encouraged to register for the Tai Chi Qi Gong (Chi Kung) Certification Workshop as soon as possible, as places are limited.

Kristina Naldjian from Wu Dang Tao, says, "Master Chen's deep understanding, experience, and benefits from the ancient teachings of Daoism allow him to share, discuss and transfer his insight to those with common affinity. Chen's

teachings are from personal experience, practical, and rooted in ancient lineage based application, not purely theoretical teaching. He maintains a philosophy of living your practice."

The two day training is taught personally by Master Chen and those who pass will become certified practitioners.

Those who are unable to attend the training but do want to learn the Tai Chi Qi Gong exercises can purchase training DVDs instead. However, this does not include certification.

Master Chen (Yun Xiang Tseng) is from the Wu Dang region in China. For over two millennia, people have gone to this region in order to cultivate peaceful-

says, "internal martial arts that focus on breathing, and movements that strengthen the body's energy, immune system, general health and vitality.”

He achieves this through Tai Chi, Chi Kung (Qi Gong) and more.

People are encouraged to visit the Wu Dang Tao Facebook page for further information on the certification course, cause of its magnificent surroundings.

Master Chen's teachings or Chi Kung in The positive energy believed to be in the particular. air has attracted world famous spiritual About Wu Dang Tao: guides and thinkers. Those who practice From the Wu Dang Mountains in internal energy development come to China, Wu Dang Tao is the spiritual this mountain in order to contribute to home of the Taoist tradition in the USA. the Daoist discourse. Having been born At Dao House in Estes Park, Colorado, and raised there, Master Chen has great Master Chen teaches Tai Chi, Qi Gong, authority and credibility on Daoism and and more to his students, helping them the exercise training to be presented in lead more energetic and powerful lives. the workshop.

Contact Wu Dang Tao: by contacting Today, Yun Xiang Tseng operates from Kristina Naldjian, 6120 State Highway 7, Colorado. As can be seen on the Wu Estes Park, CO 80517, or call (970) 586Dang Tao - YouTube video, he uses the 4094. Email: wudang_lotus@yahoo.com Dao House retreat center to teach, as he or visit http://wudangtao.com ness by withdrawing from society. The region is said to have a constant stream of uplifting energy, not in the least be-

There Is Life After The Loop To The Editor: As the controversy continues with a possible public vote on the Loop in the near future, it has finally come time to state some obvious effects this issue is having on our community. We seem to find our self at odds with our fellow businesses, our elected officials, hired Town staff and sometimes even our visitors. I believe we can be civil in our discourse and fight a good fight for our beliefs, I have tried to and have respected the opinions of those that differ from me. I know when I wake up tomorrow I can go into anyone’s store and have a conversation about our differences and we can walk away as friends or business associates with respect for each other. We will be living together in this Town a long time, I hope.

One thing, I try not to do is to mix politics with my business. I have written the newspaper last month and asked them to stop put a business name (local business owner works) with any of my comments or articles I write. When mixing business and politics, you immediately alienate someone. Whether they are pro or con, you are going to lose some business. Why in the world would we want to reduce our customer base one person!! Aren’t we all getting tired of explaining what the Loop is to our visitors/guests and residents while we are “on the clock” so to speak trying to sell our products and helping our customers.

Unintended consequences of advocating to the general public, especially our visitors/guests, is that we are telling

them two things: 1) If the Loop is stopped Estes Park highways will not change. a. So what we currently have will be here for years to come.

2) If the Loop is approved and completed the highways will change for ever. a. You will not want to come back to Estes Park next year due to construction or the following years because Estes Park’s character will change.

Are we (business community) really willing to “go all in” and tell our visitors to not come back if the Loop is approved. I don’t know about the rest of you but I came here to make a living, enjoy the paradise we live in and stay till my ashes end up on Longs Peak.

I am pleading with my fellow businesses to remove the window signs (maybe replace it with products for sale). Let’s get back to business and try to make a buck. Let’s fight the good fight and advocate for our beliefs, contact our representatives at Town Hall, emails, texts, Facebook (personal), letters to the editors, public comments, engagement in committees and all those advocacy avenues.

Why advocate to folks who can’t even control the outcome – there is nothing positive to be gained.

Again my plea is “remove the window signs” let’s work on being the best little tourist town to come visit – loop or no loop.

Charley Dickey Estes Park business owner

If you have an opinion that you would like to share with our community, see our letters to the editor policy and information on page 4.

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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, 6353302 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

Sign Up For The EVRJP Golf Tournament!

Melissa Westover, Restorative Justice Manager and Executive Director, and Denise Lord, Program Coordinator, try to read the green on #18 at the Estes Park 18 hole Golf Course. Why? There is still time to sign up for the 5th Annual EVRJP Golf Tournament; to be held Friday, August 14th with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.The Tournament conclusion will offer a BBQ Reception and recognition of winners and of course those who didn’t putt so well. Player fees are $80 covering all events for the day; with the Circle Putting competition adding a $10 entry fee.

Sponsors are welcome as well, with donations starting at $100. The deadline to commit to participate is this Friday, August 7th. If interested please call 970 5773829, or email restorativejustice@estes.org.

The annual Golf Tournament provides funds to support program development, and training programs for the 40 plus volunteers. The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership is a 501(3)(C) organization, which enables the organization to offer services outside the Town limits. The Board of Directors assists in developing program standards, reconciles income and expenses, and monitors volunteer participation in one of the five programs offered.

Should you participate? If you play golf, yes! If you want to contribute to a community organization supporting Repair, Reconciliation, Reintegration, Responsibility, Restitution and Respect with our residents, then yes!

Watch for our report following the Tournament. You will be proud of our community!

On This Day, August 7th In History

1990 Desert Shield begins - U.S. deploys troops to Saudi Arabia 1976 U.S. Viking 2 goes into Martian orbit after 11-month flight from Earth 1970 Christine McVie joins Fleetwood Mac 1959 Explorer 6 transmits 1st TV photo of Earth from space

(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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Paving The Way For A Smooth Transition Back To School

By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Summer break is fun and a busy time for all of us. Longer daylight hours allow us to enjoy activities long into the evening. Now that the start of school is near, it often means changes for kids, teens, and families.

With some planning and communication, parents can help ease the transition from summer vacation and schedules to back to school.

• Start the new school schedule a week or two weeks early. Have the kids wake up, eat breakfast, and go to bed at school year times so that by the time the first day of school arrives, their body clocks have become adjusted to the new time schedule.

• Good nutrition is the foundation for

learning, focus and energy throughout the school day. A healthy breakfast begins the day right! It is important to make sure your kids get a good breakfast before going to school. Snacks during the day provide an important source of energy.

• Make sure your child is properly immunized for the school year. If you have questions, be sure to contact your physician. Or check out the Center for Disease Control web site, www.cdc.gov. The State of Colorado requires that all students in kindergarten through high school have up-to-date immunizations.

• If your child is participating in a school sport or any school activity such as sports, cheerleading or dance, annual physical exams are required. The Amer-

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ican Academy of Pediatrics recommends a physical examination every year up to age six and then every other year up until age 12. From then on, an annual physical is recommended. An annual physical assesses your child’s growth and development.

Height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing, and physical, emotional or social health concerns are all reviewed.

• It is also a good time to schedule a visit to the dentist for cleaning and examinations. Dental health is important to your child’s overall health.

• Look for a book bag or back pack with wide, heavily padded shoulder straps. The shoulder straps should be fastened so the pack hugs the center of the back. Both straps should be worn so the weight is evenly distributed. To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following: • Pack light. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student's body weight.

• Always use both shoulder straps.

Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles. Wearing a backpack on one shoulder may increase curvature of the spine.

• Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. To prevent injury when using a backpack, do the following: • Communicate! Be open with your child. Be encouraging and be the kind of parent that kids will feel free to talk to or seek advice. Peer pressure is tough for kids. Always leave the lines of communication open so you can talk to them about questions or concerns. Point out the positive aspects of going back to school – seeing friends, making new ones, new subjects to learn, etc.

• Kids need plenty of sleep to prepare for the next day. The recommended amount of sleep for children 5 to 12 years of age is 10 to 11 hours, while teens require 9 to 10 hours. Remember that teenagers need more sleep. Sleep is food for the brain. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur.

Biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for both sleeping and waking during adolescence -- meaning it is natural to not be able to fall asleep before 11:00 p.m. Teens need about 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night to function best (for some, 8 1/2 hours is enough). Most teens DO NOT get enough sleep! One study found that only 15% reported sleeping 8 1/2 hours on school nights. Teens tend to have irregular sleep patterns across the week -- they typically stay up late and sleep in late on the weekends, which can affect their biological clocks and hurt the quality of their sleep. Poor teen

sleep has also been linked to leaving cell phones on and receiving text messages throughout the night, as well as caffeine intake. Turn off the cell phone and skip the caffeine!

• Look for signs of sleep deprivation (insufficient sleep) and sleepiness in your child -- keep in mind that they are not always obvious. Signs include difficulty waking in the morning, irritability late in the day, falling asleep spontaneously during quiet times of the day, and sleeping for extra long periods on the weekends. If you have questions or concerns, contact your physician.

• Be sure kids know their phone number, address, your work number, the number of a trusted adult, and how to use 911 for emergencies.

• Write down the need-to-know info to help them remember all of the details, such as their locker combination, what time classes and lunch start and end, their homeroom and classroom numbers, teachers' and/or bus driver's names, etc.

• Help kids get organized and set out what they need for the school day the night before (i.e., homework and books, backpack).

• Make sure all forms that the school has sent home, such as emergency contact and health information forms have been completed and turned in.

• Inform the school nurse and your child's teacher about any medical conditions your child may have, particularly food allergies, asthma, or diabetes and any other conditions that may need to be managed, including a list of medications that need to be administered.

To ensure your child is getting the most out of school that he or she can, maintain an open channel of communication with your child's teachers by meeting with them as the school year progresses to discuss your child's academic strengths, as well as weaknesses. Let them know your concerns, but also let them know what is positive.

“Helping your children start out the school year prepared and healthy is one of the best things you can do for them,” said Dr. Mark Wiesner, Pediatrician at Estes Park Medical Group. “However, whether it's the first day of school or the last, make sure your child knows you're there to listen to his or her feelings and concerns, share in all achievements, and that you don't expect perfection - only that they try their best.” Mr. Mark MacElwee also sees pediatric patients at Estes Park Medical Group. He is board certified in Pediatrics as well as Internal Medicine. “It is important for kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, said Dr. MacElwee, we as physicians can explain to kids how different activities help keep their muscles, heart and bones strong. Demonstrating to kids that playground activities, soccer, swimming, etc. will help them stay healthy and encourages them to remain active.”

To schedule appointments with Dr. Wiesner or Dr. MacElwee, call Estes Park Medical Group at 970-586-2200.

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The Friends & Foundation 2015 Summer Used Book Sale will be held the second weekend of August 2015 (August 7, 8, and 9, 2015) at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn Conference Center. This sale is expected to offer nearly 40,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Only items in good condition are offered for sale. A separate area will offer Noteworthy books that are individually priced for sale on Friday and Saturday.

Noteworthy includes First Editions, Signed copies and other similar limited items.

Friends & Foundation members will get first opportunity to purchase items at

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Summer Used Book Sale estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak the Preview Night from 4 p.m. until 8 pm on Friday, August 7, 2015. If you are with a librarian at 970-586-8116. not already a Friends & Foundation member, stop by the Estes Valley Library and purchase a membership for only $10 F R I E N D S & F O U N DAT I O N for an individual or $20 for a family. Friends & Foundation volunteers will also sell memberships at the door on PreAugust 7, 8, 9 view Night.

On Saturday August 8, Estes Park Conference Center the doors will be open to Just off Hwy. 36 on Hwy. 7 the public from 9 a.m. to Book 4 p.m. On Sunday, AuLovers gust 9, the doors are PREVIEW NIGHT Rejoice! open to the public from Friday, August 7 4 pm to 8 pm Members only 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “Bag (memberships sold at the door) Day,” where you can fill a Safeway plastic shopping bag with books, DVDs, Saturday, August 8 9 am to 4 pm etc. for only $5 per bag.

Bags will be handed out at the door. Only SafeSUNDAY BAG DAY way plastic shopping Sunday August 9 bags are acceptable for 11 am to 4 pm $5 bag sale this sale.

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Our Wonderful World: Shoes For Sherpas-Nepal In Recovery With Anne Hines Our Wonderful World continues on Monday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Village Playhouse as we travel to Nepal. Presenter Anne Hines is the cofounder of the Colorado Nepal Alliance which began in 2012 as a service project that provides footwear to Nepali porters; Shoes for Sherpas. Anne’s program will describe the joys and challenges of providing aid in a mountainous, developing country, and how the earthquake on April 25th caused the organization to shift its focus towards both shortterm relief activities and long-term rebuilding efforts.

Anne and her husband Larry started the project prior to a vacation in Nepal. Anne had been to Nepal in 2003, and had witnessed many porters carrying heavy loads wearing only flip-flops.

To date, the project has provided over 2,700 pairs of hiking boots, running shoes, and children's shoes to Nepali porters and villagers.

When Anne is not busy working on projects related to Nepal, she is a data analyst at the Denver VA Medical Center, and runs marathons. She loves hiking and snow shoeing in the mountains

of Colorado.

Our Wonderful World is presented by the Estes Valley Library and celebrates the personal storytelling 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 the series, visit the library’s web page at estesvalleylibrary.org or contact the Library at 970-586-8116.

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Reading Is Doctor Recommended: “Year Of No Sugar” At The Estes Valley Library Imagine giving up sugar for an entire year. It seems a virtually impossible feat. Sugar is everywhere.“Year of No Sugar” is the memoir of Eve Schaub who challenged her husband and two school-age daughters to join her in a search for meals that would contain absolutely no added sugar- for an entire year.

Along the way, Eve became a sugar sleuth who uncovered the real costs of our sugar heavy American dietincluding diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. The stories, tips and recipes she shares show that it is possible to eat at restaurants, go grocery shopping, and do everything a normal family needs and wants to do- with less sugar. Year of No Sugar is what the conversation about “kicking the sugar addition” looks like for a real American family- a roller coaster of unexpected discoveries and challenges.

This Library event is a part of a continuing book discussion series in part-

nership with Salud Family Health Centers. New participants are welcome, and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend.

The “Year of No Sugar” discussion will take place at the Estes Valley Library on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hondius Community Room.

For those attending the discussion, a limited number of copies of the book are available at the library, made possible by the Salud Family Health Centers Foundation.

To register for this event or, for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

“We Are Called To Rise” Chosen For One Book One Valley 2015 After weeks of suspense, the title in the Estes Valley Library’s fifth annual One Book One Valley has been announced. The selection came as the result of a community vote held last spring to choose among five book finalists.

Last Thursday, Mayor Bill Pinkham joined staff from the Estes Valley Library to celebrate this fall’s featured book: “We Are Called to Rise” by Laura McBride. “…three lives are about to collide. A middle-aged woman attempting to revive her marriage. A returning soldier waking up in a hospital with no memory of how he got there. A very brave eightyear-old immigrant boy. This is a story about families—the ones we have and the ones we make. It’s a story about American today, where so many cultures and points of view collide and coexist. And We Are Called to Rise is a story that challenges us to think about our responsibilities to each other.”

“We never know how high we are

Till we are called to rise; And then, if we are true to plan, Our statures touch the skies - ” Emily Dickinson Estes Valley Library cardholders are invited to stop by the Library to pick up a free copy of “We Are Called to Rise” to read in preparation for this fall’s activities and then pass the paperback on to family, neighbors and friends.

This fall’s signature program series and free books for sharing have been made possible by the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. Large Print, audiobook, and downloadable formats are available for checkout. Copies may also be purchased locally with our program partners at Macdonald Book Shop. For more information about One Book One Valley 2015, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Estes Park Genealogical Society Meeting August 13 The August meeting of the Estes Park Genealogical Society will be a fun research period. Various subscription databases will be available to people wanting to look up family names. Some members will be set up at work stations with laptops. Databases like Ancestry.com World, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, Fold3 and others will be accessible. There will be help as needed. Join us on Thursday, August 13th, at 4 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Guests are always welcome.

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$269,900 2120 Fall River Road D3 Own a piece of the Estes Park lifestyle, in a beautiful riverfront setting, which is also an income producing investment! A highly desirable personal vacation retreat and a source of rental income for the unit owners. Finally a vacation home designed to be worry-free, and to help pay for itself when you're away.

$239,000 TBD Promontory Dr Once in a life time opportunity to own this amazing property surrounded by Panoramic Views. One of the most picturesque properties in Estes Park. Highly coveted location, 2.16 acres. Irreplaceable setting.

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Kindergarten Here We Come! Story Time. It is almost back to school time.

The Estes Valley Library would love the opportunity to share in the special event of heading off to kindergarten for the fist time. Children who are entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014 are invited to join youth librarians for a special Story Time all about the adventure of starting Kindergarten. Kindergarten Here We Come will take place in the Hondius Community Room at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12th. Join us for songs, stories and puppet shows that will be about getting ready for this important milestone event. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Teen Hike to Sky Pond, Thursday August 13 from 8 – 4:00 p.m. in RMNP. To celebrate the 100th year of Rocky

Mountain National Park, let’s go hiking!

On Thursday, August 13th at 8:00 a.m., Teen’s ages 13 to 18 are invited to join in this amazing adventure. Accompanied

by Estes Valley Library teen guide, Katherine Dumont, and an education fellow from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute, participants will hike to Sky Pond at 10,900 feet. This is a beautiful and strenuous nine-mile round trip hike. A list of what to bring will be provided at registration, which can be completed at estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling the library at 970-69-8116. Parents must drop off hikers at 8:00 at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead and pick up at 4:00.

To register for this hiking event, or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Be Courageous! “The Monuments Men” Book Discussion Who owns art? Why is art important to the culture in which it is created?

This thought-provoking discussion will analyze these and other questions, while exploring the stories of courageous WWII superheroes, “The Monuments Men,” on a special mission: to protect some of humankind’s greatest artistic achievements from Nazi villains. Who were these superheroes from the art world and why was their mission so important?

As we wrap up our Summer Reading

Program: Escape the Ordinary, please join us on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss these epic tales of survival and triumph.

Register today and stop by the library to pick up your copy of The Monuments Men. As you begin your reading adventure consider, is art worth fighting for and risking one’s life? For more information or to register for this book discussion, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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SRA Golf Tournament Results On Friday, 7/24/15, 28 members and guests of the Estes Park Summer Residents Association (SRA) participated in their annual golf tournament at the 18 hole golf course. The basic format used was a scramble format, with each team consisting of A/B/C/D male and female golfers.

Everyone had a great time, with the weather cooperating beautifully. There were prizes for four of the seven teams, as well as several individual prizes. The winning team, shooting a three under par 68, was a pairing of Azey Stephens, Jon Crystal, Jane Colrud, and Ralph Colrud. The long drive awards went to Azey Stephens winning the men's con-

test (hole 9) and Susan Boynton winning the ladies contest (hole 6). In the closest to the pin contests, it was Pete Hogue taking the men's prize (hole 7) and Nancy Fritsch winning the ladies' prize (hole 2). The second place team, coming in at one under par 70, consisted of Von Byall, John Tinsley, Kathy Tinsley, and Jerry Davis. There was a tie for third place between two teams, coming in at two over par 73.

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Local Author’s Novel Represents ‘Effortless Storytelling That Resonates”

Estes Park’s Ron Froehlich’s novel “No Matter the Season” has received critical praise from Kirkus Reviews, one of the most respected names in the publishing industry. Founded in 1933, Kirkus Reviews is widely known for honest and objective reviews. The firm is a formidable force in bringing first-time authors to the attention of agents, publishing houses and film producers.

Froehlich’s book is described as one that resonates with charm and compassion, as readers join a down-on-its luck, deeply wounded family on a wild and

captivating ride from life in small-town Nebraska in the mid-1950s to the boomtown glamour of Hollywood. The story is told in a halfcentury sweep, encompassing success and failure through the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War to the beginnings of the Internet Age. “Author Froehlich sketches the makeshift family’s ups and downs with compassion and ease, following each character’s development with steady pacing and intriguing detail,” says the review.

“I’m delighted with this positive appraisal of my book,” said Froehlich, “and hopeful it will set “No Matter the Season” on a path to becoming a book that people want to acquire for their own. After all, the sincerest flattery any author can receive is to have his or her book appreciated by as many readers as possible.”

“No Matter the Season” is available locally at Macdonald Book Shop, and through Amazon and Kindle. To read the complete Kirkus Review, go to www.nomattertheseason.com.

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PRISTINE PLACE TO CALL HOME This fabulous custom home located in the desirable neighborhood known as the Uplands has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths for an approximate total of 3,500 sq. ft. The thoughtful design incorporates an open great room showcasing a floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace and snowcapped mountain views. An embellished interior incorporates high end finishes throughout including granite counters, exquisite wood flooring, and a fabulous modern kitchen with an oversized custom built island.

The master suite, with lighted coffered ceiling, is comfortable in size and includes a 5 piece bath with in floor heat, walk-in shower, and upscale jetted tub where you can relax and enjoy a Long's Peak view through the double sided fireplace. Completing the exquisite design of this home is a lower level with family room, laundry, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. High ceilings, custom design, and attention to detail will attest to the pristine beauty of this home. Call Trisha for an appointment to view 1900 Bradley Lane.

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Youth Fall Soccer EVRPD is sponsoring an 8-week Youth Soccer program for the fall of 2015.

These leagues emphasize basic skills, rules, sportsmanship, and fun. Early registration dates: Monday, July 13 through Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Program dates: August 25 through October 17.

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays only and games are once a week on *Saturdays, with one exception. The first three sessions will be practices, which are Tuesday, August 25; Thursday, August 27; and Tuesday, September 1. The first game will be *Thursday, September 3 after school. Practice Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays: August 25, 27, September 1, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15. *(M/W can be used based on coach’s availability). Practice times: 3:45 p.m.or 4:45 p.m. *(5:45 p.m. can be used based on coach’s availability). Game dates: Thursday, September 3; Saturday’s: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17. **Due to the Scottish-Irish Festival, there will be no soccer September 5-15 (there may be options for teams to practice if we can locate field space). Game times: Saturday’s: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 3: 3:45 p.m. or 4:45 p.m. **There will not be any soccer practices or games from Saturday, September 5 through Tuesday, September 15 due to the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival. Practices will resume Thursday, September 17. (Coaches may have an option to practice Wednesday, September 16 or 18 as well). Divisions: All teams are co-rec. Knee-Hi (K-1st Grade), Juniors (2nd-3rd Grade), Seniors (4th-6th Grade). Registration fees: $38.00/in district; $48.00/out of district. After August 5, there is a $10 late fee.

EVRPD Rec Cheer (K-8th Co-Rec) EVRPD is sponsoring a 9-week/2 dayweek, Rec Cheer Program for the fall of 2015, hosted by HS Cheer Coach, Jennifer Rodda. This course will teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic stunts and tumbling, and will include an exhibition performance. Uniform fees/fitting/swap: Cheerleaders will bring their old uniforms to the first week of practice for fittings, exchanges, and orders. Anyone ordering a brand new uniform will be required to pay a $50 uniform fee. This will be required if there is not a used uniform available in your child’s size. *No online payments will be available for uniforms. All uniforms must be paid by cash or check only (no credit cards), at the Uniform Swap. Checks

must be made out to EVRPD. Program dates/time: Begins August 24-October 15: M/W, 3:45-4:45pm. **No cheer on September 7, 21, and October 5. Location: Elementary School Cafeteria. Divisions: Boys and Girls; K-8th grade. Early registration dates/fees: 7/13/15-8/5/15. $38.00/in district; $48.00/out of district.

Registration will be taken after 8/5/15, but a $10 late fee will be assessed.

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.

Middle School Football Middle School Football starts Monday, August 17 for 7th and 8th grade students. Practice the week of August 17-21 will run from 3:30-5:30 with locker rooms open at 3:00 and closed at 6:00. There is no charge or equip-

ment 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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Information Sought On Vandalism Near Carriage Dr. Playground On or about July 27, 2015 a criminal mischief occurred at the Carriage Dr. Playground area. During the construction of an enclosure to host a summer book program provided by the Estes Valley Library, the base posts were vandalized.

Any individual with knowledge of a crime can call and give their tips to the officer on duty, leave the information on the voicemail system, or email CrimeStoppers. All informants may choose to remain anonymous, having their information identified by a code number only. If the information given to CrimeStoppers leads to an arrest, indictment, or, in the judgment of the CrimeStoppers board, deemed a benefit to the community, then a cash reward of up to $2,000 is awarded to the informant.

CrimeStoppers is an effective way for citizens to help apprehend offenders and prevent crime in their communities.

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A Grand Finale By: Derald DeYoung

And it was a memorable finale of intriguing, diverse music performed with panache that concert goers heard on Monday evening from the Colorado Music Festival’s Chamber Orchestra conThe Cultural Arts Council is exhibiting Rachelle Repine will hold a demonstraducted by new music director Jeanthe Prelude segment of our annual Plein tion starting with a showing of the docu- Marie Zeitouni. mentary “Outside the Line” produced by Air Rockies event. The Exhibit opened Zeitouni has endeared himself to our st th PleinAir Magazine. She will go over the August 1 and runs until the 20 . The local audience during his first season by equipment and materials used in plein gallery is open daily from 12-5. The his thoughtful and engaging explanaPlein Air Rockies artists will begin their air painting. The present Prelude exhibit tions of the music he presents. Three painting on August 8th and have until the will be used to give examples of the diftimes at Monday’s concert he spoke with ference between plein air painting and 20th to complete their works. Special his unique passion and insight about the studio work. The presentation will be events will be held for them to encourcomposers and the pieces we were about th age them to see the artistic aspects of our from 6-7 on August 18 at CAC. to hear. His enthusiasm and humor For further information about these Town with a “Nocturne” paint out the drew the audience into the musical exevents, contact the Cultural Arts Council evening of the 17th from 8-10 p.m. and perience.

“Paint The Town,” August 19th from 9-4. at 970-586-9203.

The diverse musical program, drawing On August 15th, there will be a Wine Plein Air Rockies “Kid’s Paint Out.” from four countries, opened with a suite Release and Tasting Party from 3-5.

Looking for children ages five and up to of dances from Rameau’s opera Les Snowy Peaks Winery has created a white try their hand at “en plein air” painting Boreades. Rameau, a contemporary of and red wine with a commemorative la- under the guidance of area artists. The Bach from the Baroque era, wrote these bel featuring this year’s Plein Air Rockies Cultural Arts Council presents and the dances for the ballets in his opera. What Wine Label and Poster Contest winner, Rocky Card is sponsoring this event on was remarkable was the bold orchestraJenifer Cline’s “Summer Rests.” A porAugust 13th at Performance Park from tion of these works. The first dance feation of the proceeds from the sale of 10-11:30 a.m. Children should wear old tured wild and virtuosic clarinet parts these wines will be donated to the Culclothes to paint in, a brimmed hat and expertly played, difficult high horn parts tural Arts Council. A bottle of each wine bring or have applied sunscreen. Materiplayed with uncanny accuracy, and fasciwill be donated to CAC for the Quick als will be provided. Class size is limited nating percussion parts. In all, a colorful, nd Draw Auction on August 22 . The pub- to 15 students and pre-registration is spirited and very lively concert opener. lic is invited to watch the artists at work suggested by Tuesday August 11th. ConWe hear few pieces by American comat these events as well as to come and tact the CAC at 970-586-9203 or posers in classical orchestral programs taste the wine. email:info@estesarets.com for further these days, so we were grateful to maesinformation or to register.

For those of you who would like to tro Zeitouni for programming Charles learn more about “plein air’ painting, Ives Symphony No. 3. Ives is the quintessential American original. He rejected the European composition models and followed his own path by incorporating the every day music he heard in his New England world into his compositions. He anticipated many of the compositional techniques used by the more well known 20th composers.

His 3rd Symphony, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1947, is actually one of his more accessible pieces and was ele-

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gantly played by the orchestra. The warm sound of the string sections communicating the nostalgic essence of early 20th century rural America.

Now in his 12th year as concertmaster of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Calin Lupanu, has become a familiar face and been a frequent soloist with the orchestra. He performed English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, which has become a popular staple of the violin repertory. A programmatic piece based on a poem by George Meredith, it portrays song of the skylark. Lupanu gave us a beautifully nuanced and delicate performance, full of lovely colors and varied trills. His pitch was true in the many passages that soared into the highest range of the violin. The audience responded to his heartfelt performance and Lupanu was obviously gratified and fulfilled.

The concert closed with a sparkling performance of Haydn’s Symphony No 73. Filled with delightful wit and humor and oft times employing unexpected pauses, the orchestra visibly enjoyed this piece. The audience too, responded with grateful appreciation with a long standing ovation for the exceptional music making this ensemble has brought to us this summer.

Thanks again, as always, to the dedicated group of local citizens on the board of the Estes Park Music Festival who bring this first class musical experience to our town.

Watch for their Sunday Winter Series starting in November at the Stanley Hotel.

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

EPMGA Results August 3, 2015 Place Name Score 1 Austin Logan 66 2 Jim Matthies 76 3 Matt Quinn 78 3 Scott Logan 78 5 Kirk Miller 79 6 Brad Doggett 80 6 Bill Harms 80 6 Skip Peck 80 9 Dale Berg 81 10 Tony Gittings 82 11 Robin Harding 83 Low Net Place Name Score Winnings 1 Steve Nagl 62 2 D. Monteferrante 63 63 2 Ray Fink

4 Keith Ely 66 5 Tony Paglia 67 5 Sam Beeler 67 5 Roger Galloway 67 8 Josh Tracy 68 8 Pete Smith 68 10 Guy Tritico 69 11 Jon Bible 71 11 Don Bryson 71 Red Tees-Low Net Place Name Score Winnings 1 Tom Washburn 63 2 Virgil Yarbrough 64 3 Kent Andrews 65 3 Chip Sproul 65 5 Jack Holmquist 66 67 6 Don Reeb

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The Cultural Arts Council Announces Their Live Concert Series Schedule Varilek will then lead the band, starting with an arrangement by summer resident Terry Rustin of “Hey Good Looking,” featuring Scott Anderson as vocal soloist. “On the Mall,” a march

by Edwin Franko Goldman will next give the audience the opportunity to participate by singing and whistling the melody. David The 1st Annual Wednesday Live ConBrobrowitz’s composition, “Italian Feast,” cert on August 12 will feature The Clear- will be performed in memory of Milton wings, an alt-folk band of two thoughtful Mussehl, band director and father to Vilwanderers creating urgency in harmony. lage Band member Jean Siddle. A fun Their music brings a modern edge to a piece “The Soft Shoe Rag” by Randall classic folk sound by drawing inspiration Standridge is next on the program. The from blues, rock, Motown and indie Village Band tuba section will then be artists, The duo’s engaging live perform- featured soloists on Jerry Brubaker’s ance blends their originals with tradi“Tiptoe Through The Tubas.” Karl King’s tional tunes and an unexpected mix of march “Our Heritage” will be percovers. The Clearwings is fronted equally formed, followed by Robert W. Smith’s

by Raven Adams (vocals & percussion) beautiful arrangement of “Precious Lord, and Mark Phillips (vocal & guitar).

Take My hand.” A Glenn Miller hit, “A The Estes Park Village Band will perString Of Pearls,” will pick up the pace of form for the 17th Annual Thursday Night the concert. To finish the concert, VarLive Concert on August 13. This is the ilek will conduct “The Footlifter,”a band’s 33rd year of performing for the march composed by Henry Fillmore.

Estes Park community and its visitors.

Both concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m., Sharing the conducting duties will be rain or shine. Performance Park is loLoren Johnson, Jeff Klintberg and Chuck cated at 417 W. Elkhorn Ave. Audience Varilek. Johnson will begin the concert members are encouraged to bring chairs with the E.E. Bagley march “National or a blanket for a more comfortable Emblem.” He will continue with “Ol’ evening. These concerts are underwritBlue Eyes,” a medley of Frank Sinatra ten by Coldwell-Banker, Estes Village hits, arranged by Estes Park resident Properties (Vicky Holler, Mary Murphy Jerry Brubaker. Trombonist Curtis Fox and Wayne Newsom). For the Wedneswill next be featured as soloist on Arthur day Night Series, the Barrel and ThursPryor’s “Blue Bells of Scotland.” day Night, Mueller and Associates/CPA. Klintberg will then take over directing We thank them for their support. Freethe band, beginning with the march will donations will be accepted after each “Bullets and Bayonets” by John Philip concert which helps us to continue these Sousa. Estes Park High school Director concerts and our other programs as well. of Bands Sheridan Monroe will then be The Cultural Arts Council, a non-profit featured as clarinet soloist on Alfred 501(c)(3) organization is located at 423 Reed’s”Serenade.” Next is “Kassik Polka,” W. Elkhorn Ave. For further information as arranged by Mannheim Steamroller contact us at 970-586-9203, email us at conductor and attanger Chuck Penning- info@estesarts.com or visit our website ton. The final portion will be a medley at www.estesarts.com. of Henry Mancini hits simply titled “Mancini.”

Lake Estes Men’s Golf Club Results August 3, 2015 Low Gross / Low Net Tournament Winner Score Place Low Gross Dennis Neff 34 1st tie Curt Olthoff 34 1st tie Colin Johnson 37 3rd Paul Halac 38 4th Dave Eberhart 40 5th

Low Net Wayne Brown W. Arbuthnot Ron Lukinovich Frank Celebre Gary Shelley

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Allenspark Old Gallery Hosts 7th Annual Run Like The Wind Runners and walkers alike will toe the race founder Cathy “Cat” Osban, who line for the start of the 7th Annual Alalso owns the Sunshine Mountain Lodge lenspark Run Like the Wind 5K & 10K in Allenspark. “EVOL has also donated on Saturday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. The burritos for race participants,” she race starts and ends near the post office added. in downtown Allenspark.

Medals will be awarded the top three Each year the race begins with Alphorn overall winners and to First and Second music provided by Boulder County resi- place runners in each age category. dent David Pinkow. The first race will be Those who place third, fourth and fifth a short, one-third mile “Geezers vs. in each age group will receive ribbons.

Kids” Fun Run, the 5K and 10K to The fastest Allenspark male and female 12 with Mbps Download follow. runner in the 5K and 10K will receive 6 Mbps Upload Packet pickup and race day registration The Distant Harbors Award and all participants are eligible for prize drawings. begins at 7:00 a.m. at The Old Gallery, For more details about the race, print14863 Hwy 7.

Current Subscribers able registration forms and to register At an elevation of 8504 ft., the race online visit www.TheOldGallery.org or Refer a friend and receive one month free! takes place on dirt roads that wind GetMeRegistered.com through wildflowers and pine forests, The Old Gallery is a not for profit loboasting views of high mountain peaks. cated at 14863 Hwy.Reliable 7 in Allenspark. For After the race, participants will Knowledgeable meet back at The Old Gallery for live music by information about The Old Gallery, this Willie Bean and the Bluegrass Rangers. event and other activities, concerts and “Racers will be able to kick back and en- events, visit www.theoldgallery.org.

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Ice Cream Social Celebrates “New” Fire Station By: Georgia Ballard

The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department (GHAVFD) and Auxiliary invite you to an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Be our guests and help us celebrate, and officially dedicate, Fire Station One. Although settlement in the Glen Haven area began around the turn of the century, it wasn’t until 1964 that area residents organized a fire department and began to attract volunteers and acquire equipment. Largely self trained, the Department relied heavily on the assistance of the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid. In 1968, the GHAVFD was incorporated in the State of Colorado and was able to slowly add apparatus through the typical fundraising activities familiar to most small volunteer departments. During the 1970s, the community of Glen Haven, which initially consisted of properties in the “downtown” area, grew to include The Retreat, Crosier Mountain Estates, and properties along County Road 43. Land-owners’ associations assessed property owners a small fee for fire protection and the GHAVFD now had a tiny annual budget to work with.

Over the next 20 years Department membership gradually grew, apparatus was acquired and updated, training for-

malized, and the Department's effectiveness improved. An Auxiliary was organized to provide support during extended incidents and to assist with fundraising efforts. Early in the 1990s the Department was reorganized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It was about this time that the community began to dream of a new fire station.

The original firehouse, which was actually a small garage, was leased from the Glen Haven Association. It did not have running water, bathroom facilities, or space to hold training sessions. Crew members actually had to move the vehicles out in order to have the room to put on their gear when responding to an emergency. In spite of these limitations, the GHAVFD skillfully defended an area of 36 square miles that included over 500 structures. The Department has consistently set goals to better serve the community. An enhanced Emergency Medical Response capability was begun in the early ‘90s. At that time, seven Glen Haven volunteers entered the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) (EMT-B) training program offered through the Estes Park Medical Center. That effort has continued and today the Department's EMTs and First Responders offer quality emergency

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medical intervention for local residents and visitors.

Through the hard work and enthusiastic fundraising efforts of dedicated community members from all sectors of Glen Haven, and the generosity of Roche Constructors, Inc. of Greeley, construction of the “new” firehouse began in the spring of 2013. It had nearly reached completion on that fateful September night when relentless rains turned Glen Haven’s rambling brooks into raging rivers. After a GHAVFD Board meeting on the evening of September 11, 2013, Fire Chief Jason Gdovicak realized how fast the waters were rising. He summoned his crew and they went into action. The first decision was to move the Department vehicles uphill to the fire station that was still under construction.

This proved to be a brilliant decision as the old firehouse and all its contents were soon swept away.

Although final touches to the building were needed, and an occupancy permit had not been issued, Fire Station One became the command center for rescues and evacuations throughout the flood.

The Department took on the role of coordinating everything from re-establishing power to rebuilding the many destroyed roads. The fire station became the center of activity and the main source of information for the press, the

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community, and State and Local government officials. For almost a year, hundreds of volunteers gathered at the firehouse, one of two undamaged buildings that remained in Glen Haven proper, to receive assignments in the clean-up and recovery efforts and to enjoy meals provided by even more volunteers.

The building is well broken-in and no longer seems new. However, the entire Glen Haven community is proud of what it stands for. We could not have accomplished all we have without help from the Estes Valley area businesses and residents from across the Front Range. You have donated the food and attended pancake breakfasts and chili suppers, provided and bid on silent auction items, contributed your treasures and purchased those of others at garage sales, and dropped your dollars into “the boot” with a smile. Please stop by Fire Station One, 7380 County Road 43, Glen Haven, on Sunday August 9 between 1:00 and 3:00 to tour the facilities and view the equipment, meet some of the 26 dedicated volunteer firefighters, and let us thank you for your unyielding support.

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Julia Ann Edwards Hill Julia Ann Edwards Hill of Greencastle, PA passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015. Julie was born on January 12, 1961 in Chambersburg, PA. Julie is survived by her husband Thomas E. Hill, son Zachary (wife Brooke), daughter Ashley, grandsons Talon and Triston Hill, her parents Joan and D. Gerald Edwards, and her sister Jill Hughey (husband Scott). Other family includes brother-in-law Jackson Langford and his sons Dwight and Griffin, and inlaws Lee and Kay Hill, and their sons Tim and Trace, and their families. She was preceded in death by sister Janet Langford.

Julie graduated from James Buchanan High School and attended Franklin & Marshall College and Wilson College.

Professional employment included bookkeeping at Mountain Brook Orchards, Inc, and administrative work at

Loudon Industries, Inc. Julie and Tom lived for nine years in Estes Park, CO where she loved hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and photographing the wildlife there.

She was a Master Gardener and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and served as a volunteer at the United Methodist Church in Estes Park. Her greatest calling was as a devoted wife and nurturing mother and grandmother.

A memorial service and celebration of Julie’s life will be held on August 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens in Greencastle, PA. Arrangements were handled by Lininger-Fries in Mercersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 in memory of Julia Edwards Hill.

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Alice Marie Saldeen Alice Saldeen (Connour) of Loveland, CO passed away at Medical Center of the Rockies on Saturday, August 1, 2015.

She was 74 years old. Alice was born August 23, 1940 in Tuscola, IL. On February 13, 1960, she married Dwain Saldeen. In July 1977, Alice and Dwain, along with their children, Kevin and Kara, moved to Estes Park, CO, where they joined the staff at Covenant Heights Bible Camp. In Estes, she would brighten people’s day and was everyone’s favorite flower lady as she was the Floral Department Manager at Safeway for thirteen years. In 1995 they moved to Las Vegas, NV, where she worked as a master floral designer for the MGM Grand Hotel. She was an active member of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church in Fort Collins. Alice was an avid card player, as she would play at the senior center and Texas Hold ‘Em as often as she could.

She is survived by her brothers, James

Ellis of Paxton, IL, and Howard Connour of Tuscola, IL; daughter, Kara Friedrich and her husband, Joey of Loveland; three grandchildren, Cassie Musick and her husband Matt of Windsor, SSgt Corey Wiemers, U.S. Air Force, and Tyler Bryan and husband, Dakota of Ft Collins; and two great grandchildren, Brody and Addyson Musick.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shirley, her husband Dwain in 2003, and son Kevin in 1977.

A memorial service will take place at the Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, 6501 Brittany St, Fort Collins; Friday at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions will be received by the family to help with funeral costs, please consider donating online @ www.youcaring.com/ alice-saldeen-memorial-405435. Flowers can be sent to the church as well.

Please visit www.goesfuneralcare.com to share memories, pictures, and condolences with the family.

Rev. Norman Raedeke Retired Lutheran Minister, Reverend Norman L. Raedeke, age 79, of Thornton and Estes Park, Colorado died on July 29, 2015. A memorial service will be held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Broomfield, Colorado on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

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

Reflections

Let’s Talk About the Landfill Problem!

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

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Did you know that only 15% of all the municipal solid waste brought to Larimer County goes to the Recycling Center?! Therefore, at this current rate, our county landfill has a remaining life of 11 years! “What can one person do?,” you might ask. The answer is really simple: Remember the 3 R’s - REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. REDUCE the amount of ‘trash’ you put in your trash can; ask yourself if you can REUSE this item; and have a container handy for ‘trash’ that can be discarded for RECYCLE. Yes, it takes some time, but once it is a lifestyle, it is very easy to do. Our website www.recycleestes.org offers a handy PDF guide for your recycling questions and our Facebook page and Facebook group, Recycle!, present many ideas for repurposing ‘trash’ - perhaps you have creative ideas to share and we welcome you to do so! Bodee, Ambassador Dog of Recycling, reminds you - ONLY YOU CAN RECYCLE!

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Quilter Guild Meeting August 12

monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting will be held on August 12. The business meeting begins at 6:45 p.m., however, if you want to catch up with friends, you can come at 6:30 p.m. The speaker for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting is Lorilynn King.

Her topic is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Creation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Pocket Full of Paisleys.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? If you are visiting in Estes Park, and would like to join us, please come. We do ask visitors for a $10 donation to help cover the costs incurred for speakers. Hope you can join

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us on the 12th.

Lorilynn King was raised in a small town in rural northeastern Colorado. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quilting is a natural fit for me because of my fascination with geometry (math) and color (relating to my more artistic side). My only formal art training was a year of high school art, but it had a huge impact on how I approach my quilting. I began sewing at age nine when I joined a 4-H club. I completed a sewing project every year for ten years and learned all about having judges scrutinize my work! Upon starting college I made a tied quilt for my dorm room, but did not really get the quilting â&#x20AC;&#x153;bugâ&#x20AC;? until ten years later. I saw some quilting magazines and was fascinated with the geometry and color. I made a sampler quilt and then realized that I had to figure out how to quilt the darn thing! I have three grown children, and currently reside in Longmont CO with my husband Jon and our menagerie of three cats and a dog.â&#x20AC;?

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.

Looking for outgoing, friendly, experienced retail sales staff.

(We offer competitive wages and a great empl oyee discou nt) Posi tions Available: Full-time and Part-time Please pick-up an application at the store. 100 East Elkhorn.

Store hours :

10am-8pm Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm Sunday

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

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

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.

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.

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

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The Guild meets and Good Samaritan Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. This

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Closing Date: Until Filled

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

Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a nonexempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maintenance Department. Duties include general maintenance work on golf courses, parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled golf course maintenance activities.

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

Interested applicants must complete an EVRPD application (available at EVRPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration Office, 690 Big Thompson Avenue in Estes Park or at www.evrpd.com).

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

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Employment ~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Now Hiring!

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

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

Looking For

Dishwashers prep cooks Servers Apply at 225 Park Lane Pastoral Assistant wanted

for Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Part-time, yearround position.

Excellent customer service and computer skills required.

Please submit a resume to olmestesjobs@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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 YeAr rounD PoSition Full-time AttenDAntS Need great customer service skills, flexible hours and cleaning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

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

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

Silver Saddle

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

must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person –or– send resume. up to $12/per hour.

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Middle School Boys Soccer Coach

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

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

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

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

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

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!

now hiring:

Servers, Hosts, Bussers Dishwashers, Bar Tender

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

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

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

*No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts* Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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

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

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

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

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: August 7, 2015 (Committee application required)

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

Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technician

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

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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

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

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

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

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

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

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

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

Certified Nursing Assistants We have openings for Certified Nurse Assistants

Don’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

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 Housekeeping Crew Leader Preschool Teacher 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 Preschool Teacher Program Desk Attendant Retail Store Clerk (on grounds only) Special Events Assistant (thru Nov 2015) Switchboard Operator Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Maintenance Person

Hard working, honest, reliable.

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

1400 David Dr. Estes Park, CO

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education 2015-2016

Full-time with benefits. FLSA exempt.

Salary range is $42,448 – $48,026 depending on experience. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

See full posting at www.estesschools.org/Employment Position open until filled.

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

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church accepting applications for

Business Manager.

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

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

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER

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

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

Apply in person.

Fluent English a must.

1520 Fall River Road Castle Mountain Lodge

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

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

Maintenance Technician I (Permanent FT / 40 hrs week)

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

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

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

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

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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

Entry level maintenance person. $15-$20/per hour.

Must have transportation pickup truck a plus.

Call 303-507-5677

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Aug - Sep 26 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions:

Special Events & Fairgrounds Maintenance 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.

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Condos

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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

Nice 99 Chev Tahoe.

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

Cabins For Rent Lg. 2 Bd. Log Cabin.

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

Commercial Rentals

Scooters 2013 Honda Metro Scooter 49cc Exc.condition, 40 mi, cover, helmet, trickle charger incl. No license req. $1500.00 303829-1702 In Estes Park

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

TRANSPORTATION 2003 Honda Civic EX Great Car! JUst got a new one.Blue w/ spoiler. 4 dr. 94k, Power moon roof/windows/locks & mirrors, AC, stereo w cd, nice interrior, good engine & tires. Some smaller exterior damage ----$4200 586-3167

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

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

Tools DEWALT BLACK AND DECKER POWER SHOP SAW WITH TABLE LEGS, AND SEPARATE DUST COLLECTOR OFFERS INVITED ph 586-6092

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

577-1755

Spacious 3 room suite Pet Care with 2 large corner offices.

Convenient access to anyPet Care in Your Home! where in the village from Compassionate, experithis 924 sqft executive enced professional for space in an established pet sitting and dog walkbusiness plaza. Unit feaing. Certified pet first aid tures high ceilings, storage instructor, bonded, incloset, private bath, individsured. Renee Hodgden ual air/heat, and automatic 970-232-6231. lighting. Plenty of handicapped accessible parking.

Caregiving Call today; immediate occupancy available.

Foot/Nail Care Peggy Lynch (owner) Incl. foot soak, toenail cutRE/MAX Mountain Brokers ting, callus removal, mas970-586-1000 sage. Clinic and Space available in Range home visits.

Cynthia Soguero, RN Realty Bldg. on Elkhorn The “FOOT CARE Ave. 700 sq. ft. $900/mo.

NURSE” Ample parking, 1 yr. lease.

970-443-8494 Call Annie 970-586-2345

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2004 Honda Rebel - good 2 bedroom condo, 1 - 2 condition, new saddleadults, 1624 sq ft, 2 ½ bath, bags, $2,400. 970-301N/P, N/S. all appliances, 7485 W/D, air conditioned, fireplace, 2 car htd garage.

RVs $1350/mo + utilities. Inquiries by email: info@es‘02 SunnyBrook 5th tesresort.com or 586-4476 wheel RV 31’ w/ AC , good condition Apartments 808-280-3345 2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond. $950 mo + elec. & sec dep.

Cable, W/D incl. In quiet area. N/S, No Pets. Avail immed. 1 yr lease, ref req.

720-838-5724

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BARGAIN POSTAGE. New stamps 70c on the $1. Any amount. It may take 3 or 4 stamps to make 49c but I can sell $50 worth for $35. personal check or cash. Miller PO Box 12 Windsor 80550 or 970-227-0001. I can mail to you or you can pick up in Loveland.

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

New C-7466 Filter $50.00 970-586-1738 After 6pm

FREE 42” Sony TV Matching Stand. Exc. condition. 970-586-1043 FREE older lumber. For use or kindling. call 577-1050

Imported decorator rug with tassels, (circa early 1900s) very showy on floor or wall, 6’8 by 10’8, professionally cleaned and appraised at $1340. Sell $800.

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920 Ramshorn Drive, (South Asian antiques and items, Carriage Hills) FOR SALE BY OWNER Italian ceramics, furn, CONDO WITH GARAGE Fri, Sat. Aug 7-8. 8:30-1:00 Sandipa paintings, ON FALL RIVER LOTS OF STUFF! glassware, custom-framed 1300 SF-2 bdrm-2ba posters,Bike, electric masSerene Location - Close Moving - some furniture, an- sage table and more. Appt tiques, art supplies, dishes, To Town & RMNP Only Call970-586-4208 handmades, lots of mics.

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Enchanting Cottage with Custom Details

Affordable Lot For Your New Mountain Home

One of a kind historic home on 12+ acres bordering Rocky Mountain National Park features 2919sf, 3 beds/3 baths & updates throughout. Living room w/stone fireplace & windows highlighting views of the Continental Divide. Updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances & double ovens. A variety of outdoor spaces & endless hiking into RMNP. A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits.

Storybook cottage in magical setting w/hand crafted, thoughtful details. Featuring Aspen & willow accents & railings, built-in bookcases, farmhouse sink, soapstone counters & stainless appliances. Master w/vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet & spa-like bath. Detached studio for hobbies & comfortable guests.

Views & pristine aspen grove complete this special mountain experience.

Experience the beauty and tranquility of living in the Retreat just outside the town of Glen Haven. Lot 39 offers 2.57 acres of evergreens, rock outcroppings and views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Good year round access located off Dunraven Glade Road. An affordable option for your new mountain home.

$950,000 2341 Upper High Drive

$555,000 8465 US Highway 7

$39,000 1128 Dunraven Glade Road Lot 39

Right on the River!

The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond.The open kitchenliving room makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river. $269,000 2458 US Highway 34

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Commercial Building and Lot

Let your cares drift away as you revel in the views from this luxurious mountain home in Estes Park, CO. Complete with chef’s kitchen, 2 master suites, +3 bedrooms, 4 baths, game room, media area, 5 car garage and so much more. It’s time to get away and this is the place…

Stunning estate on the Big Thompson River. Five BR log home plus historic cabin on 1.56 acres. Great Room with massive fireplace & log beams. Gourmet kitchen features SS appliances and granite. Master suite has 6-piece bath w/elegant tile work. Historic cabin has 3 bedrooms/2 baths, WB fireplace & full kitchen. Great investment, residence or corporate retreat.

Enjoy 360-degree views from this 3.74/acre lot in highly desirable Hillcrest Estates. It will be easy to create your mountain sanctuary, as this level lot presents an easy building site, existing well and available natural gas. Views from Twin Sisters to Longs & Meeker, as well as The Continental Divide,The Mummy Range and around to Eagle Rock, amazing...everywhere you look.

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

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

$379,000 1831 Stonegate Drive

$325,000 537 S. Saint Vrain Avenue

$869,000 2500 Grey Fox Drive

$2,190,000 www.2222Highway66.com

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

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Start living the dream for only $94,000!

220 Solitude Court

Prime Arapaho Estates Lot with Privacy & Views

Three Bedroom Home is a Hobbyist’s Dream

Desirable neighborhood boasting lovely meadows w/ native grasses, rock outcroppings, mature trees & views of Prospect Mountain & beyond. Lot backs to open space providing seclusion & serene setting w/view building sites in the trees or meadow. Close to downtown, RMNP & miles of hiking. Build your dream home & enjoy the best of mountain living in Estes Park.

Historic Estes Park home on 1 acre features fantastic views of Lumpy Ridge. Full of charm this 1652sf home includes living room w/stone fireplace, spacious dining area, updated bath, & kitchen w/gas range & huge master bedroom w/access to covered deck. Perfect for the hobbyist’s or mechanic with a detached 2-car, heated garage, plus shop with lift and a separate 1-car garage.

$175,000 Lot 3 Cherokee Court

$289,000 1180 Giant Track Road

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A Mountain Aerie…

Arapaho Estates

Flexible, level .27/acre commercial lot has easy access to Highway 7 and great views of Lumpy Ridge.

Situated at the end of a cul de sac this quiet location would be an ideal spot for offices, art/woodworking studio, medical/natural health, winery, distillery or the ever popular micro-brewery. Previous development plan for 3000 sf building was approved by the Town of Estes Park which could streamline your building process. Bring your ideas and let’s explore the possibilities.

Immaculately maintained 3 BR/3 Bath condo with 2 car garage in the quiet Vista Ridge subdivision.

Upscale finishes & trim include hickory cabinets, berber carpet, and tile in kitchen & main floor baths.

Warm accent colors and open floor plan make this a must see.

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

This is a builder's lot, selected for the relative privacy of a cul de sac location overlooking wetlands. With the natural landscaping of existing trees, this sunny 1.27 acre site provides a perfect palette for your custom home. Seller will be happy to personally show you why he chose it.

$335,000 1431 St Moritz Trail B-1

$198,000 201 Cherokee Ct

$274,900 1913 Wildfire Road

$119,000 tbd Saint Vrain Lane

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

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

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