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The 9th meeting of the Commission came to order on DECEMBER 15
at 7:35 p.m. in Room 100 of the Municipal Building. Present for Roll
Ca11: Ginger Adrian, Marcia Bruns, Ward Crowley, Gene Dykes, Bill Geurds,
Dwight Hamilton, Margaret Houston, Al Mencher, Bob Mobus, Ruth Stauffer,
Fred Steffens, Chris Switzer, Marge wolpert, and Rusty Mikel.
The minutes were approved as circulated.
idhes man Al Mencher presented as a new member Mrs. Marcia Bruns,
President of the Jaycee-ettes, who will head the committee on Pie -baking
for the contest in Bond Park, September 25, 1976.
Joel Valdez, an intern with the State CBC Commission, and his friend
Liz Sawyer were introduced to the group. Mr. Valdes presented a Colorado
Centennial banner to the Chairman for the Town and answered questions
about Colorado Cummunity grants from the State Commission. Estes Park
will apply for $750 to be divided into three or more projects, T-
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Rusty Mikel suggested that buttons might be issued to entrants in
the Beard -Growing Contest.
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Ward Crowley reported for
Clubs, to include a 13-minute film from 1the eState files, toon aA Slidobewfbooked Servine
the month of March.
Al Mencher reported for the committee on Historic Site Signs. After
study, the committee felt the project was not financially feasible to
construct 20 permanent signs and suggested that only 2 or 3 be set up,
perhaps at Dunraven's Cottage, the Elkhorn, and the Stanley.
Margaret Houston reported receipt of U112.41 in the cannisters labeled
"Cents for Centennial" Motion was made that the cannisters remain in
restaurants and businesses through January and at service club meetings
and that the drive be repeated in July. Motion was seconded and passed,
to be reviewed at the next meeting.
Chris Switzer and Bob Mobus reported requests from a Aeacher in the
Elementary School for demonstrations and information about early history
4nd crafts. The Chairman appointed them as a committee to coordinate
activities between the schools and the Commission. Motion was made, seconded
and carried that this appointment be ratified by the Commission.
Ruth Stauffer requested more specific information on Events for the
State calendar. Tentative date for F.O. Stanley Day is September 25 to
coincide with Fair events in Bond Park.
Bill Guerds reported on Living Trails. He and Gene Dykes called a
meeting of representatives of institutions and programs for the handicapped.
Needs will be studied and sponsors sought. Next meeting January 16$h.
Dwight Hamilton reported on project to save the Big Horn, funds to
be solicited nationally and patrons to be awarded reproduction of painting
by Ray Harm. Seminars will be held in RMNP in July and August.
Gene Dykes offered the newly constructed backdrop for Junior Miss
Show to the Commission for
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
future events.
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