Sherry Flanery has recently received her license in the state of Colorado as a mortgage loan officer.

Flannery gets mortgage loan officer license

For the Trail-Gazette

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he Rich Flanery team with Envoy Mortgage in Estes Park is happy to announce that Sherry Flanery has received her license in the state of Colorado as a

mortgage loan officer. Sherry is the office manager and marketing manager for the Rich Flanery team. She is also a licensed real estate appraiser with over 20 years of experience. Having our team licensed is just another step in provid-

ing a quality, professional experience while striving for our mission of Preserving the Dream of Homeownership, said Rich Flanery. Sherry Flanery can be reaching at 501 S. St. Vrain Ln Ste. 101; 970-577-9200; NMLS #952709

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livemusic
Estes Park Resort. 6 p.m. Jan. 30: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6 p.m. Jan. 31: Dick Orleans and Diane Jean. Rock & Folk. Sweet Basilico. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza at Elkhorn Lodge. 6 p.m. Jan. 31: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. Jan. 31: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 1: Arthur Lee Land. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6 p.m. Feb. 1: Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza at Elkhorn Lodge. 6 p.m. Feb. 1: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 2: Amanda Valley. Piano. The Estes Park Resort. 10 a.m. Feb. 5: Dick Orleans. Rock & Folk. Coffee on the Rocks. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 6: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6 p.m. Feb. 6: Ladies Night with The Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. The Estes Park Resort. 6 p.m. Feb. 7: Dick Orleans and Diane Jean. Rock & Folk. Sweet Basilico. 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza at Elkhorn Lodge. 6 p.m. Feb. 7: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. Feb. 7: Chain Station Mountain Music. Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 9 p.m. Feb. 7: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 8: Tom Thomas. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5 p.m. Feb. 8: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza at Elkhorn Lodge. 6 p.m. Feb. 8: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 9: Amanda Valley. Piano. The Estes Park Resort. 10 a.m. Feb. 9: Jerry Barlow. FingerStyle Celtic Guitar. The Stanley Hotel. 2 p.m. Feb. 12: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m.

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Jan. 24: Dick Orleans and Diane Jean. Rock & Folk. Sweet Basilico. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24: Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza at Elkhorn Lodge. 6 p.m. Jan. 24: Just Jill. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6 p.m. Jan. 24: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. Jan. 24: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Jan. 25: Sarah Caton. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5 p.m. Jan. 25: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Jan. 26: Amanda Valley. Piano. The Estes Park Resort. 10 a.m. Jan. 26: 40th Parallel Woodwind Quintet. The Stanley Hotel. 2 p.m. Jan. 29: Dick Orleans. Rock & Folk. Coffee on the Rocks. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Jan. 30: Ladies Night with The Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. The

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Feb. 14: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. Feb. 14: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. Feb. 14: Gristle Gals Valentines Day Extravaganza. Gypsy Rock. The Rock Inn. 9 p.m.

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FIRST COLORADO REALTY When you want to know about Estes Park area real estate, call the experienced professionals at First Colorado Realty. We specialize in primary and vacation homes and condos, vacant land and commercial property. Call 586-3333 or 800-401-7750. PEAK REALTY When you are looking for your perfect piece of the Rockies, get the power of Peak Realty. Call us at 800- 530-8812 or, locally, 970-586-9551. Stop by our new location at 433A West Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park. COLDWELL BANKER - ESTES VILLAGE PROPERTIES Where the Estes Valley has been coming for real estate solutions for over 25 years. We combine Coldwell Bankers global resources with our local expertise and small-town way of doing business to make your real estate transactions both successful and enjoyable. For the most complete and current listings in the Estes Valley, visit us at 320 E. Elkhorn, call us at 586-4425, or toll-free at 1-800-726-1405. Or visit us at www. estesparkrealestate.com. MOUNTAIN PARADISE REAL ESTATE For 32 years of real estate experience in Estes Park, call (970) 586-0713 or visit our website at
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www. mountainparadiserealestate.com. PRUDENTIAL TEAM REALTY Dating back to 1875, the Prudential name, along with the Rock logo, has stood for strength, stability and integrity. When home buyers and sellers see a Prudential Team Realty sign in your yard, they will link the Rock with remarkable service, quality and trust. Prudential Team Realty in Estes Park adds to this image with over 165 years of combined Broker real estate experience. Visit our office in the Stanley Village Shopping Center. RE/MAX MOUNTAIN BROKERS RE/MAX Associates average twice the experience & three times as many sales per agent than other real estate professionals. When its time to sell or buy, its time to turn to RE/MAX. The hometown experts with a world of experience. Call today. 970-586-5324 or 1-800-827-8780. Tour our listings at www.remaxmountain- brokers-estes-park-colorado.com. RANGE REALTY We are the oldest real estate company in Estes Park, offering you professional and friendly service for all your real estate needs. Please call us at 970-586-2345, or visit our website, at www.rangerealty.com

40th Parallel to perform Sunday in the Stanley Concert Hall

0th Parallel is the graduate wind quintet-in-residence at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Its members consist of an elite group of graduate students who were selected through a highly competitive process by the faculties of the college of music. The award-winning group adopted the name, 40th Parallel, from the 40th latitudinal parallel which runs just south of campus, also known as Baseline Road, a line which all members crossed in order to join the quintet. Comprised of masters and doctoral students, 40th Parallel competes nationally in prestigious chamber music competitions, performs regularly in both community and professional settings, and engages in outreach programs for young musicians. 40th Parallel strives to perform a wide variety of repertoire ranging from the classical era to music of the 21st century; continually educate audiences in the realm of wind quintet music; and engage all types of audiences with highly energetic performances and repertoire

By Nancy Stevens Special to the Trail-Gazette

40th Parallel will bring their special talents to Sundays concert at the Stanley Hotel. selections that truly span the day. Feb. 9 is the popular return of Celtic Fingerstyle globe. Guitarist, Jerry Barlow. The 40th Parallel consists of Feb. 9 concert will be in the Leanne Hampton (flute); MacGregor Room in the Abby Yeakle (oboe); Peter Main Building. Bauer (clarinet); Yahaira A special thank you to Nieves (bassoon); Katherine Smith (French horn). There will be no concert on Feb. 2, Super Bowl SunPeterbark Productions in assisting with programing. Winter Series Sponsors include Ron and Vivian Gordon, The Community Thrift Shop, a weekly sponsors and the Stanley Hotel.

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For further information, call 970-586-9519 or visit estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates on concerts and upcoming events, send an email to epmfinfo2@yahoo.com.

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the rain and keep the basement dry. Still no phone or internet. It started to rain ur vacation again home in 9/14/2013 Saturday: We northern woke up to sunshine streamColorado ing through the window and sits high in the mountains, decided to take a walk. One nestled among the trees. of our neighbors informed Halfway between Loveland us that all of the roads leadand Estes Park and three miles above the little town of ing in or out of our mountain valley had been washed Drake, it is beautiful in its away. The flood waters in the remoteness. Often on the canyon were10 feet above drive to our home I have the road. We were completeadmired the houses along ly cut off. There would be a the Big Thompson River. It meeting at 3:00 to discuss would be nice to live in the canyon with the sound of the the situation. We were both in shock. There were about river in our front yard. 200 people at the meeting. 9/9/2013 Monday: It Chinook helicopters were was a beautiful, sunny day taking off and landing in the and we decided to drive to field next to us. Evacuations Loveland to do some shophad begun. ping. By 5 p.m. it started to The National Guard had rain. lots of information for us. 9/10/2013 TuesNone of it was good. The big day:Gray, rainy day. 9/11/2013 Wednesday: official looking guy in the yellow slicker said there It was raining so hard that I would be a temporary road couldnt see our nearest neighbors house. The ladies in about 4 months. There would be food and supply stitching group was scheddrops for those who decided uled to meet that night. I wondered if it would be can- to stay. We, along with all of our neighbors have opted to celled but Bob said that stay and wait it out. these Colorado ladies wont 9/15/2013 Sunday: It let a little rain stop them. rained hard again. ThankfulSure enough, there were ly the basement was dry. about a dozen ladies at the 9/16/2013 Monday: The group. The topic turned to rain has finally stopped and where were you on 9/11? We had no idea that we were it is a beautiful day. We were getting dressed when our in the middle of our own neighbor knocked on our emergency. door. He said there had been 9/12/2013 Thursday: a meeting with the National Will this rain never stop? Guard and everything had Sometime during the night changed. There will be no we lost phone and internet service. We feel oddly cut off food nor supply drops as and without communication. resources are stretched too thin. Today would be the last We had television although day to evacuate. Everyone the news was bleak. The who decided on Saturday to town of Estes Park is floodstay is now leaving. We were ed. We had some water in the basement and were busy allowed one suitcase each sweeping it down the drains. and with the laptops, camera bag, and stuff, stuff, stuff, it 9/13/2013 Friday the was a real stretch. The 13th: Still gray but the rain had let up. We dug trenches house wasnt winterized and around the house to divert See WEEK, pg. 13

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the TV, I would go about my business without another thought. Now, as I watch the devastation caused by the storm in the Philippines, I am not able to dismiss it so easily. Now, feelings and emotions are attached to the scenes as never before. I can hardly watch because now I know how it feels. I can relate to the confusion, the shock and disbelief that are part of the happenings. I now understand why people stay when they have a chance to leave. They stay because they cant believe, cant process what is going on around them. We almost stayed even though it would have meant facing winter without adequate food and supplies. Luckily the decision was made for us. In spite of and because of our adventure I feel deeper and care more. For this, I am thankful.

the van was left in the driveway. We arrived at the evacuation location at 11:30 a,m. Everyone looks dazed. The Chinooks were enormous. Dust and debris flew into the air every time one took off or landed. We have to turn away and cover our faces. I looked at the long, steep ramps leading into the helicopter, thought of my bad knees, and panicked. Suddenly, one National Guard grabbed my suitcase, another grabbed my arm and I was seated and strapped in before I knew what hit me, and before I could change my mind. About 50 people, dogs, cats, and luggage were stuffed aboard and strapped in. The take-off was so smooth that I didnt realize that we had left the ground. We were bussed to a large church after landing in Ft. Collins. It was odd to see people mowing their grass and walking their dogs. Didnt they know what was going on in the mountains? We rented a car and, after spending the night in a hotel, started the drive back to California. To say we were dazed and confused would be an understatement. It took several weeks for the mental fog to lift. 10/19/13 Saturday: The roads were again opened from Estes Park to Drake for residents. We flew back to retrieve our van and check on the house. The road was passable but looks like a war zone. I cried over the many homes destroyed. In the end, 200 miles of roads and 2,000 homes were destroyed and eight lives lost. Our house and the houses of our neighbors were spared any damage since we are high above the river. My thankfulness meter is at its highest and I wouldnt change our location for anything. I no longer want to live anywhere

Evacuees fill the cargo area of a Chinook helicopter. near a river. I will turn on a faucet if I want the sound of running water. Afterward: November 11, 2013 : Two months have passed and so much has transpired since our adventures in September and then our return to Colorado in October. Life has returned to a normal pace but for me, this is the new normal. I am more acutely aware of the world around me now. On the one hand, I feel more grateful for the simple things in life, friends, family, morning walks. Little slights and frustrations seem to be less important and worrisome. On the other hand, my senses have sharpened and my feelings deepened when it comes to loss and

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nce in a while there is a weekend with just enough things to do to make a comfortable weekend with enough to do, and time to be at home, too. Occasionally there is the weekend where you can lay back and not do anything. Those are special in their own way. Sometimes there are too many things to do. Like last weekend. The Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering was going on Golden. We didnt get to spend as much time there as we would have liked, but got to spend Saturday afternoon in the company of some legendary western entertainers.

Another really busy weekend

orado. He is the current WMA Male Entertainer of the year. He and his wife VicVictor T. Anderson toria travel throughout the western states doing concerts at Cowboy Churches, house concerts, and other Liz Masterson, a good personal appearances. Hes a friend, who was one of the great song writer with a original group that formed the Western Music Associa- unique guitar style. There were several other tion (WMA) 24 years ago, outstanding entertainers at has appeared here in Estes several times. She and Sean Golden. Dave Stamey, many time WMA Entertainer of Blackburn were headliners the year, songwriter of the at the YMCA at our gatheryear several times, pering, and she also worked formed there. As both of us here as a member of the are from Montana originally, High Country Cowboys at the Elkhorn a couple of sum- I try to keep track of what hes doing and have had the mers ago. privilege of working with Barry Ward was at Goldhim. en. Formerly of Kansas, he now makes his home in ColBaxter Black was at the

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gathering and at the National Western livestock show, too. I dont know if he entertained at the NW, but he was signing his books and meeting people there. Al Doc Mehl, Bill Barwick, and a bunch of others made the gathering a great place to be for the weekend, providing humor, wonderful music and the occasional tear jerking story, poem or song. We spent Sunday at the National Western Livestock Show and Rodeo, in Denver. As we were walking from the parking lot to the nearest building, a fellow, walking behind us, asked if we were going to the rodeo. We answered, Sure are. How

about you? He said he was, then asked if we had our tickets yet. When we said we were going to get them at the gate, he asked if we would like to have a couple of free ones. Well, we didnt hesitate to tell him wed be tickled to get a couple of free tickets. He said he was given a couple too many and handed them to us. They were the best tickets weve ever had for that rodeo. Five rows back, with the perfect angle to see the bucking chutes. I hope we didnt embarrass him with our enthusiastic thank yous. And there was a football game going on too. Ride easy pard.....Vic, mtyodeler@hotmail.com

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Whats the state of the real estate market?

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By Scott Thompson Special to the Trail-Gazette

2013 compared to 103 in 2012. Not much of a differoften get asked Hows ence, but there were 73 conthe real estate market? dos on the market as of the end of 2013 compared to 96 Well, the real estate the end of 2012, a 24% market can actually go decrease. The median price four different directions. It can go up, down, be peaking of condos sold in 2013 was $227,000 down from $255,000 or be rebounding. The best a year ago. There is a 142% way to tell how a market is chance that if you put your doing is to look at the statistics. I have recently analyzed condo on the market today, the year-end numbers provid- that it would sell in the next ed by The Estes Park Board 12 month. There is an eight and half month supply of conof Realtors. The three main factors that indicate how our dos right now. Because of the market is doing are number decrease in condos available of homes on the market, for sale, these numbers number of homes for sale would indicate a rebounding and the median sales price. market. Condos -There were 104 Homes - There is a little condos sold in Estes Park in different story for single fam-

The three main factors that indicate how our market is doing are number of homes on the market, number of homes for sale and the median sales price.
ily homes with 256 sold in 2013 up from 252 in 2012. Its a 1.6% increase and nothing to write home about, but as of the end of August, we were up 12.3%. There were 196 homes on the market at the end of 2013, compared to 238 a year ago. This is a 17.6% drop in inventory and a very favorable number. Combined with the increase in the price of median sales of homes sold in 2013 to $331,250 from $300,000, the indication is that this market is going up. There is a 9.3 month supply of homes on the market and if this number drops to 6 months, we would officially move into a sellers market.

Vacant land - In 2013, 36 lots sold compared to 46 a year ago, which is a 21.7% drop. There were 156 lots available for sale as of the end of the year compared to 167 a year ago. This could be because people who were trying to sell their lots have taken them off the market. The median price for lots sold in 2013 was $105,000 compared to $150,000 a year ago. If you have a lot for sale in the Estes Valley, you have a 23% chance of selling it in the next 12 months as we have a 52 month supply of lots on the market now. Scott Thompson is a local real estate advisor with Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties.

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Enjoy 4,000+ sf of home w/ vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, views & gas fireplace. Open floorplan w/ greatroom, spacious kitchen, stainless appliances, large dining area & main floor master suite w/ private deck. Lower level walk out has family room, wet bar, game room, 3 bedrooms, full bath, 2 decks & huge storage. A tremendous value at only $448,500!

this Price Will Move You!

Brand-new unit at Black Canyon Inn with beautiful finishes throughout. Two master suite floor plan includes granite, tile, luxurious baths, private decks & inviting views. Huge rental income expected, delivering the view, location and finish that guests want for their Estes Park experience. Expected completion Spring, 2014, reserve today!

the View awaits

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.

truly Majestic

480 Venner ranch road

$439,000 800 MacGregor avenue H-4

$379,000 1831 stonegate drive

Minutes from downtown, hiking trails & Lake Estes is tranquility nestled in the trees. Spacious home includes kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, efficient wood stove, vaulted greatroom and main floor master. Open floor plan, outdoor living spaces & large Home Office above 2nd garage. An ideal blend of privacy & easy access-welcome home!

tranquility

$510,000 1010 Pine Lane

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Secluded 2.53 acres bordering RMNP, MacGregor Ranch, and private open space with Lumpy Ridge views as far as you can see. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home with the conveniences of town and total privacy. An existing 1BR/1BA cabin and garage on site. A once in a lifetime location

Wonderful, rare Property

Seeking new ownership to continue a successful 30 year legacy. ESTES ARK is a trademarked 1/4 size version of Noahs Ark, with 3 levels of Shopping, Slot Car Raceway and Website business. National Awards: Best Store Design, Specialty Retailer of the Year and One of the 25 Best Independent Stores in America. With 1.5 million visitors in the last 20 years, this is not just one of Americas Best Stores - it ranks among the Great Architectural Achievements for a Retail Store Anywhere in the World.

awesome Commercial Property

$465,000 811 Big Horn drive

$1,395,000 521 Lone Pine drive

Mature landscaping provides a secluded feel to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath Carriage Hills home on one convenient level. Bright, open kitchen w/ gas range, breakfast bar, large dining area and greatroom with moss rock fireplace are great for gatherings and everyday living. Inviting outdoor spaces and mountain views capture the best of Rocky Mountain living.

Private One Level Living

$349,000 2001 s. Morris Court

This original 1935 Nebraska built home is being expanded with the intent of maintaining the original character/structure. Wood floors, tiled baths, country kitchen, original stone 2-story FP, period view windows, log/stone exterior, spacious covered/open decks, library/ wine rm, & upper loft with mtn. views. The ambiance of the past, with finishes that homeowners want today.

Under Construction 2051 Upper High drive

$1,175,000
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Light, bright and contemporary! Nestled into the hillside this 3,674sf home is open to nature and access to wildlife viewing. Wild turkeys, big horn sheep, fox, deer and occasional bear abound. Every main floor room has deck or patio access, big windows and light. 3-4BR, workshop, garages, and guest area. Work or play, this is a home for personal enjoyment and home office. Heated driveway.

Your Mountain Home

Incredible view at the top of this 35 acre land with great site to build. Existing well may be used to water livestock. 70 X 40 pole barn with 720 sq ft residence, or office, inside. Gorgeous kitchen, 2Bed/2Bath. Two horse paddocks and kennels for dogs with electrified fences.

35 acres With Views

$598,500 1361 david drive

This house has incredible space with an open floor plan and surround windows allowing for tons of natural light and beautiful views. Lots of upgrades with expanded kitchen, new tile work throughout, wood floors and new paint. The lower level just remodeled includes a kitchenette, large bedroom with living space and full bathroom, all with lower level access. Perfect for a mother-in-law!

space Galore and awesome Views

A classic log home nestled in the pines this beautifully done 3 Br. 2 Ba. was built with the environment in mind. Finnish Fireplace in the great room, wood burner downstairs and lots of passive solar make this an energy efficient green home with an exquisite view. With 11.37 acres bordered by national forest this home is truly one with nature!

Private Log Home

$550,000 5607 Us Highway 36

$429,000 2461 Larkspur avenue

$675,000 3346 Glacier drive

L e a d e r s i n e s t e s Pa r k r e a L e s tat e
Christian Collinet, Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Penny Brisbin, Licensed Assistant to Christian Collinet Diane Visintainer, Administrative Assistant Janine Dawley, Office Coordinator Brad Barnett, Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780 Julia Daley, Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Becky Davis, GRI, CNE Broker Assoc. 970-405-9709 Sue Magnuson, GRI, Broker Assoc 970-214-0319 Judy Nystrom, GRI, Broker Assoc. 970-586-5053 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 Associate 970-481-3619

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