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Do Ewe Get My Drift? A mama and baby bighorn sheep trekking through the snow. Bighorn sheep are able to stay warm during the winter months due to their thick double-layered coats. Photo by Jim Ward
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On January 11, the Town Board will con- dents, transferring funds to the Estes Valsider asking the voters to help the Town ley Fire Protection District, transit, worksolve a significant and growing problem force housing and childcare initiatives with how Town revenues may be spent. that do not consist of the Town constructThe ballot question they will consider for ing capital, land use planning, building the April 5 Municipal Election would not safety, and the Town’s internal service raise taxes or create any new taxes. Infunctions like finance, human resources, stead, the ballot item would grant the and administration. This has not been a Town Board the authority to use all reproblem for the past 21 years because the ceived tax revenues as needed to remain Town always had sufficient space under responsive to the needs of our community. the base-revenue cap to fund these activities without having to dig into the reFor all of the details of the Town’s revtained revenue enabled by the 2000 ballot enue retention challenge, please see my measure. This is no longer the case. IneliDecember, 2021 column at www.estes.org/townadministratorinsights. gible functions and costs have grown and By way of a quick reminder, the Colorado have outpaced the annual increase to base Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) was ap- revenues allowed by TABOR. If we do nothing, the result will be millions of dolproved by voters in 1992 as an amendlars in de-Bruced revenues accumulating ment to the State Constitution. Among Article contributed by Steve Irish, Comwhile operations in ineligible functions other restrictions, TABOR places limitamander of American Legion Post 119, listed above will suffer and may see tions on revenues that a government in Estes Park, CO staffing reduced. Colorado can generate and retain. An alMany of the residents devastated by last lowable base revenue amount was calcuThe simplest and most effective solution week’s wildfires are members of Amerilated in 1992 and each year, the Town to this challenge is to give the Town can Legion Post 111 in Louisville, Boulmust roll forward this base and adjust it. Board the ability to prioritize all received der County. Veterans, Auxiliary, and Historically, this adjustment has resulted tax revenues as needed to remain responSons of the Legion and their families in a 3 to 5 percent annual increase to the sive to the needs of our community. Town were hard hit. base revenue. Any revenues in excess of Board members are elected by the voters Post 119 of Estes Park is raising money this base-revenue amount must be reto serve four-year terms and are responsito help those members cope with their funded to taxpayers unless the commuble to their constituents. Allowing the loss and to regain some sense of nornity has “de-Bruced,” which Estes Park duly elected Town Board to prioritize malcy. We are asking for your generous voters did through a ballot initiative in how Town tax revenues are spent allows monetary donations that we will assem- 2000, allowing the Town to retain and use them to carry out the will of the voters ble into a gift from the residents of Estes these excess funds “for the purpose of the who elected them. Park, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs, acquisition, maintenance, repair and reI encourage you to learn more about this Allenspark, and the entire Estes Valley. placement of capital projects including issue and the proposed ballot language by From personal experience, we know events/recreation facilities, open space, watching the Town Board’s Nov. 9, 2021 what it’s like to fear for our homes but sidewalks, trails, landscaping, and street study session at https://youtu.be/beSBcan’t imagine what it was like to see and parking lot construction, storm 1IuDwM on the Town’s YouTube channel them destroyed. drainage, and municipal buildings and fa- at www.youtube.com/townofestesparkco. Please make out your checks to Ameri- cilities.” This language has served us well We have also developed a one-page fact for the past 21 years, but is now starting to sheet and a Frequently Asked Questions can Legion Post 119 and write in the create funding problems for Town operamemo section “Donation to Post 111, document. These can be found tions. Louisville, CO.” You may drop them off www.estes.org/townadministratorinat the Legion Tuesday – Sunday from 3The restrictions approved as part of the sights. Please don’t hesitate to contact me 9 p.m. or mail the checks to P.O. Box November, 2000 ballot measure prevent if you have any questions about this issue. 127, Estes Park, CO 80517 so they can be the Town from using retained revenue to I am available at 970-577-3705 and received by Friday, Jan 14th. fund critical activities like policing, 911 tmachalek@estes.org. You can learn more about the April election at Post 119 is also planning a series of fu- emergency communications, emergency management, communication to resiwww.estes.org/elections. ture fund-raising events to provide ongoing support for those affected as they rebuild their lives in the long months ahead. We know that the citizens of Estes Valley are part of a generous community. Please consider giving to this cause. With Gratitude, The Veterans, Auxiliary, Sons of the LeCHARGE! Jim Ward video gion, and the Riders of Post 119 @ Circle A very energetic herd of elk running on the 9 hole golf course to the icy shores of 119 Lake Estes. December 15, 2021. Video by Jim Ward. 58 sec. On epnews.com
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Town Board Considers Asking Voters To Change Methods Of Legal Publication April 5 By: Town Clerk Jackie Williamson
At its Jan. 11, 2022 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board may approve ballot question language that would ask voters to eliminate newspaper publication of the full text of ordinances passed by the Town Board, and the publication of bills and statements of concern related to contracts and rebates. The Town would continue the current practice of placing all of these documents on the Town’s website. Approved ordinances will be published by title only in the newspaper if approved by the voters, with the full text placed on the Town’s website as it is now. The Town will hold the next regular Municipal Election on April 5, 2022 to elect three trustee seats and ask voters to decide on questions like these. Estes Park is able to consider these questions as outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes. Voters in communities large and small have approved these
questions, reducing the time and financial costs of publication for their communities and providing free, direct and timely access to Town documents on their websites. Print versions are provided at our office, as well. I encourage you to read our fact sheet on this topic, available at www.estes.org/townadministratorinsights. Please be sure to check out our online records portal for complete, upto-date records from the Town at www.estes.org/recordsportal. For more on the ballot questions, election information and important dates, please visit our website at www.estes.org/elections, or contact us at the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777 or at townclerk@estes.org. Reconsidering legal publication methods fact sheet can be found at drive.google.com/file/d/191xCtWqyHojs8x6_95sB7mfe51B-2tn0/view
League Of Women Voters Zoom Coffee Features Stanley Home Museum Join the Zoom Coffee this Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This time we will go “Behind the Scenes” with RJ Lara, Executive Director of the Stanley Home Museum & Education Center. He will present, “Comfort, Convenience, Aesthetic: The Evolution of Flora & F.O. Stanley’s Rockside Resi-
dence.” We’ll also have time for your questions and comments. To register, please go to the LWV-Estes Park website at lwv-estespark.org All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. On December 31 at 9:48 p.m. police stopped a 61 year old male driver from Bellevue, WA in the 300 block of West Elkhorn Ave. for no tail lights. The male
was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and charged with DUI, DUI per se and driving without tail lights. He was later released to a sober adult on a summons.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment. During the week of December 26, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 17 calls for service. This included:
• Emergency medical (assist EPH): 3 • Assist: 3 • Alarm Activation: 4 • Fire: 1 • Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 • Smoke Investigation: 4 • Mutual Aid: 1 www.estesvalleyfire.org
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Estes Park Stands With Boulder County We want our neighbors in Boulder County to know that we stand with you during this challenging time. Unfortunately, the residents and business owners of Estes Park know too well how devastating disasters like wildfires can be. However, nothing can compare to the Marshall Fire and the destruction that it has brought to so many of our Colorado friends and neighbors. There have been multiple lodging partners who have reached out to offer their properties as a safe haven for evacuees. Visit Estes Park and the Estes Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to create a list of those properties and will be sharing that information with leaders in Boulder County, as well as posting the list online. These lodging properties have volunteered to host evacuees: YMCA of the Rockies Quality Inn Estes Park Rams Horn Village Resort Fall River Village Resort Windcliff Estates Vacation Rentals Blue Door Inn *If you would like to add your lodging property to the list, please let us know via
email. If you are a private homeowner and want to help, you can sign up to be a vetted host through Airbnb. Anyone who signs up will be alerted through the Airbnb Open Homes Program, if needed. If you do not have a lodging property, but would like to know how to help, the Community Foundation Boulder County has set up a Wildfire Fund for people wanting to help out with cash donations: www.commfound.org/grants/ get-grant/Boulder-County-WildfireFund. For the most current information on how to help, the Boulder Office of Emergency Management is updating this webpage on a regular basis: www.boulderoem.com/ emergency-status. Sincerely, Kara Franker Visit Estes Park kara@visitestespark.com Donna Carlson Estes Park Chamber of Commerce donna@esteschamber.org
Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around! Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout Estes will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two
or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants! Restaurants interested in participating should contact val@youneedpie.com for information.
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Cases of COVID-19 Rising Quickly In Larimer County Cases of COVID-19 have risen sharply in Larimer County, likely due to the Omicron variant. Residents will notice dramatic changes on Larimer County’s data dashboard for both the 7-day case rate and the percent positivity, which have both doubled over the past week. COVID-19 data can be viewed at www.larimer.org/covid. “The percent positivity is a particularly strong indicator of increasing transmission in the county,” says Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Public Health Director. “I understand that this news is disappointing. We are all very tired of dealing with SARS-COV-2, an unpredictable and frustrating virus.” At this stage of the pandemic LCDHE remains focused on preserving the necessary hospital capacity to care for all residents. While health officials expect cases to rise rapidly with Omicron, it is unclear if there will be as many hospitalizations among Omicron cases as there were in prior waves. Despite lower case hospitalization rates, a large wave of cases may still increase total hospitalizations and challenge healthcare capacity. Emerging data indicate that individuals that have received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are more likely to have mild symptoms if they become infected, as well as being less likely to spread the virus to others. “There is still much to learn about the Omicron variant. It appears to be much more contagious than previous variants, including the Delta variant, however
early data suggests that it may be less severe,” says Dr. Paul Mayer, Larimer County Chief Medical Officer. “Unfortunately, some of the therapeutics, such as many of the monoclonal antibody treatments previously available, are less effective against Omicron. Given this, it is difficult to predict the ultimate effect on hospital utilization. Vaccination and boosters remain our best strategy for preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death from covid.” Health officials remind residents to take preventative measures to avoid becoming infected or transmitting the virus to others, including getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a mask indoors, increasing ventilation, getting tested if exposed or feeling sick, and washing hands frequently. “Some members of the community remain at risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Increased transmission and illness may cause disruptions to critical in-person activities like school and health services and we need to protect these critical infrastructures,” says Gonzales. The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment has web pages dedicated to helping residents find information about COVID-19, including vaccination, testing, and accessing COVID-19 treatments at www.larimer.org/covid19. Individuals may also call LCDHE at 970-498-5500 for assistance. Phone assistance is available in English and Spanish.
Meet At The Flagpole January 11 Join together as a community to recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 11th at 12:00 noon at the flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Let’s stand together as a community to uphold and
support our Constitution of the United States in facing today’s and future challenges. The United States of America—one nation under God…See you at the pole! God Bless You!
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Big Thompson & Fort Collins Conservation Districts Pursuing A Merger After years of working together and thousands of acres treated, the Big Thompson and Fort Collins Conservation Districts (BTCD and FCCD) are pursuing a merger. On February 1, 2022, residents of Larimer County are encouraged to vote to merge BTCD and FCCD into a single district: The Larimer Conservation District. BTCD and FCCD have worked closely since 2015, sharing staff and assisting each other with projects. In 2020, the leadership teams from each district began discussing the possibility of merging the districts. We requested an investiga-
tion into the efficacy of a merger by the Colorado State Conservation Board, which determined that merging the districts would have the following benefits: Reducing overhead costs. Eliminating redundant processes. Expanding current programs and creating new ones to better serve Larimer County. Improving the ability to react in the event of large-scale, whole-watershed natural disasters (e.g. fires, floods, etc.) Having a unified, county-wide conservation district allows for a mill levy, which would considerably increase the type and level of services available to residents of Larimer County and the surrounding areas. On February 1, 2022, residents of Larimer County are encouraged to vote to merge BTCD and FCCD to form the Larimer Conservation District. BTCD and FCCD effectively function as a single conservation district and have done so since 2015. By merging, they are simply streamlining the administrative side of their programs and making more time and resources available to serve the community. For more information, please visit www.larimercd.org, call 970-893-0386, or email Jake@larimercd.org. You can also follow @LarimerCDs on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information.
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Earthwood Artisans Helps Family Who Lost Home In Marshall Fire To The Editor: My daughter (a registered nurse), and her husband lost their house and all their belongings in the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. Last Sunday, I went to the Earthwood Artisans store to see if they had a replacement for the wedding present I purchased for them there. I wanted to see if they had another piece I could give to them as a way of bringing a little light into their upside down world. The artwork I gave them (left) was their favorite art piece. Not only did the staff find the contact information for the artist in hopes of getting a replacement, but they insisted we choose any of the art pieces in the store for free to give to them as an expression of support for their loss, what kindness! It is people like the wonderful owners and staff of Earthwood Artisans showing their compassion and kindness that lets you know that compassion is still alive and well in our world. As a side note: the artist responded and is creating a new piece for my daughter and son-in-law and giving it to them as a gift. This was truly a ray of light on a dark beginning to their new year. Thank you to all! Brook Richardson-Jenkins
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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday, January 8
A portion of the July 1927 Clatworthy panorama showing the Park Theatre lacking its tower. Photo courtesy Macdonald Book Shop
Hanging near the cash register at Macdonald Book Shop is a July 1927 panorama of downtown Estes Park taken by local photographer Fred Payne Clatworthy. The intriguing thing about this panorama, which is dated "July 1927" on the negative and was reported as being taken "recently" in a July 1927 Estes Park Trail article, is that the Park Theatre is missing its tower. The historic plaque on the Park Theatre building indicates the iconic tower was added in 1926, and the latest 2021 re-issue of "Then and Now" also reports this 1926 construction date. Can both the date on this photograph and the date on the historic plaque be correct? Was the tower construction somehow started in 1926, blown down or burned down prior to 1927, then restarted and completed in 1929? Did Clatworthy airbrush the tower out of his photograph? Should we add a tower back to this panorama through modern photo editing methods in order to keep feelings from being hurt and solve this apparent controversy? Why would Ralph Gwynn build a hollow tower intended to amplify sound ef-
fects prior to the advent of talking pictures? Why would local historians, confronted with this picture, still insist the tower was somehow built in 1926? The Estes Park Archives will address all of these questions and more in a free 45-minute history program entitled "Don't Look Up" this Saturday, January 8 at 200 Moraine Avenue. If the weather is decent, we will take a short walk down the hill to the Park Theatre to examine the plaque while discussing newspaper searches from 1925 through 1929 that would seem to indicate that while a local contractor was hired to make "extensive improvements" in May 1925, tower construction and large-scale remodeling of the 1913 building by a Boulder firm began in April 1929, and no earlier. The program starts at 1:00 p.m. and repeats at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Proof of vaccination and mask wearing while indoors are strongly encouraged. At this time of year, plenty of free parking is available directly across the street, and reservations are unnecessary. All are invited, even first-time visitors to Estes Park. Call 586-4889 for directions or more information.
January 2022 Meeting Of The Estes Park Woman’s Club The January meeting of the Estes Park Woman’s Club will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the American Legion. Social hour and registration begins at 11:30 a.m.; a buffet lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. following a brief business meeting. To begin the celebration of our 110th year, Nancy Thomas will present a short Power Point of woman’s fashion for the past 110 years from 1912 to 2022. The January program will be presented by directors from Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, Rosemary Truman, the Program Director and Ray Wallace, the
Diversity Outreach Advocate. Members are asked to bring items to support the organization – suggestions are gift cards for Dollar General or gas, paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, etc. All items must be unopened. Members will be contacted by email to make their reservation. Any woman interested in joining the club or for more information, may contact the club at EstesParkWomansclub1912@gmail.com.
January 7, This Day In History 1980 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that authorized $1.5 billion in loans for the bail out of Chrysler Corp. 1968 - The cost of a U.S. first class stamp was raised to 6 cents. 1926 - George Burns and Gracie Allen were married.
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Bright Christmas Extends Heartfelt Thanks The Bright Christmas organization, founded in 1984 to assist families in need at Christmas, just completed our 37th annual Christmas gift and food program for qualified families. We were delighted to help 100 families, representing 250 children, have a happier holiday. A special thanks goes out to Crossroads Ministry and Eva Banuelos, who helps us connect with families! A host of generous givers of time, money, gifts, and support exceeded our expectations once again. We are grateful for our long-time donors, sponsors and community business partners and extend a welcome and thank you to new folks who joined the “team” this year. The efforts of many made this Christmas program a most successful one. Sometimes numbers do tell a story… With monetary donations… Purchase 170 new pairs of shoes or boots will be available for those who need them (Plum Creek). 3,500 cans, bags, boxes, bottles, jars, etc. of food, paper goods, hygiene and cleaning items, as well as 100 gift cards from the Country Supermarket. 100 punch passes to our beautiful Community Rec Center for each of our families, in collaboration with the Estes Valley Rec and Park District. New gifts for families who were not sponsored out to a “gift giving” family and lots of gift cards. New gifts and other goodies for a Santa Claus shop set up out at Crossroads, for qualified families that missed the registration but still needed a bit of help at Christmas. With generous donations from within the community… 100 boxes of taffy from the Taffy Shop.
320 cans of fun kid food from Claire’s as well as granola bars. Coffee service from Kind Coffee. Donations of toilet paper and tissue from Mama Rose’s and Poppy’s and lunch for two days. Wonderful luncheon tray provided by Safeway Deli staff. New items from My Favorite Things. Waste Management for providing dumpsters for the project. The ongoing support from Between Friends Consignment store, Estes Park Rental, the staff of the 18 hole golf course, the many local merchants who help with discounts, Country Supermarket, MedX and Ace Hardware and The Bighorn Restaurant for saving boxes for us. Bright Christmas has been active all year long on behalf of families in need. This year we were able to purchase $5,500.00 in new school supplies and backpacks for over 100 kids. We have continued the internet support to families until school has met “in person” this fall. We continue to partner with other agencies to address specific family emergencies. Each year we can support other agencies that benefit families in need through partnerships and collaboration. Thanks to your generosity and the countless hours of shopping, wrapping, sorting, boxing food, delivering gifts, recruiting, calling, texting, emailing from our sponsoring families and businesses, and our amazing volunteers, we can say, “Christmas 2021 was the best year yet for our Bright Christmas families!” We wish you the best and brightest in the year 2022 and look forward to partnering with you again.
Estes Park Health Foundation Welcomes 2022 Board Leadership Team The Estes Park Health Foundation has From volunteering in the hospital to announced new officers for 2022. hosting events, her contributions to the Foundation are “Serving as an officer on the immeasurable. Estes Park Health Foundation Board is an investment in imTeresa Mueller recently reproving healthcare in the Estes tired as chief operating officer Valley,” said Kevin Mullin, EPHF for Mueller Pye & Associates President. “These volunteers CPA LLC. In 2022, Mueller beDiane Scruton have demonstrated professionalgins her second term on the ism, leadership, integrity, and exboard and brings broad expepertise in non-profit governance rience in business, finance, and fundraising. I am proud to and strategy to her role as have them by my side as we naviTreasurer. Secretary Drew gate and support solutions to the Webb just began his third year healthcare challenges ahead. on the board. Webb’s backDrew Webb Their enthusiasm invigorates my ground in business, executive work.” leadership, and investment banking are assets that help Incoming Chairman Rod Unthe Foundation succeed. ruh has spent five years on the Foundation board, leading multiThe Estes Park Health Founple committees and serving as dation increases community the Vice Chairman. Unruh’s awareness of Estes Park Rodney Unruh background in engineering, as Health, and develops, manwell as his leadership, insight, ages, and distributes funds to and wisdom have been a great asassist EPH in fulfilling its misset. Diane Scruton has also sion. To learn more about their served for five years and has a initiatives or to volunteer, conbackground in healthcare philantact them at GiveToEPH.org or thropy and nonprofit leadership. Teresa Mueller 970-577-4370.
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By: Deb Courtner, Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County This article was first published January 25, 2019, brought back at this perfect time to begin planning your 2022 garden. One of the joys of January is receiving colorful, tantalizing seed catalogs. For gardeners, it’s like getting holiday gifts all over again. Each catalog has its own personality. There’s Johnny’s Selected Seeds, with its no-nonsense, encyclopedic descriptions. Then there’s Broomfield-based Botanical Interests, with its artful plant illustrations and alluring varieties. And of course, there’s every personality in between. All this temptation is enough to make otherwisesane gardeners go wile, scribbling out order forms willy-nilly. But wait – think about how you want to allocate your garden space among flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs. Do you really have room for a full-blown zucchini or should you opt for a newer, more compact variety? Besides mature size, there are other factors to consider. • When to sow. Although this information is always included on seed packets, it can be a little harder to find in catalogs. But it’s often there. Botanical Interests makes it easy by including a two-page indoor and outdoor sowing guide. Carrot seeds, according to the guide, should be sown outdoors two to four weeks before your last average frost date. In Estes, the last spring freeze typically occurs in early- to mid-June, which means you would plant the carrot seeds outdoors around mid-May. • Days to harvest or bloom. Given that Estes Park’s growing seasons lasts roughly 90 to 100 days, it’s critical to check the number of days to maturity from directsown seed or from transplants started indoors. Romaine lettuce, for example, matures in about 65 days, which makes it a viable candidate for your climate. • Disease resistance. Some catalogs may simply include “DR” in the description to indicated disease resistance for a particular variety. Other catalogs may offer more detail, providing specific resistance codes, such as “PM” for powdery mildew or “TMV” for tomato mosaic virus. • Open pollinated or hybrid. If you want to save seeds from your plants to sow next year, buy open pollinated varieties,
which will come true from seed. In other words, your baby plants will turn out like the parent plants. If, on the other hand, seed saving isn’t important to you, consider hybrids, which are crosses between pure-bred parents. Although their seeds won’t come true the second year, hybrids may offer certain desirable characteristics, such as early maturity, better disease resistance or increased yields. You can identify a hybrid in the product description or by its name, which will include F1 or an X. • Organic or conventional. Organic seeds are harvested from organically grown plants. Buying them helps support organic farming. But organic seeds aren’t available for all varieties. In a seed catalog, there will be a USDA Organic seal next to the organic seed variety. Conventional seeds are harvested from plants treated with chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Can you buy conventional seed and grow it organically? Yes. • Heirlooms or not. All heirloom varieties are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated varieties are heirlooms. Some companies may label a variety an heirloom because it’s, say, 50 years old. Other companies, such as Seed Savers Exchange, may designate a variety an heirloom after verifying and documenting its background from generation to generation. One popular heirloom is the Black Krim tomato. • Determinate or indeterminate. You’ll see these terms applied to tomatoes. Determinate means the tomato will be compact, growing perhaps three or four feet high. Indeterminate means the tomato may produce vines as long as six to 12 feet. As you may notice, seed catalogs aren’t just collections of pretty pictures. They’re a resource for growing your gardening knowledge. For more information on gardening, visit the CSU Extension website at extension.colostate.edu. Deb Courtner contributed this article through Dr. Alison O’Connor, CSU Horticulture Agent in Larimer County. Estes Valley Community Garden Board thanks
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Mama And Pancake Are Looking For New, Loving Homes. Can You Help? Pancake
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Pancake is five years old. She came to us very shy but she is coming around, and enjoying being with people. She is a beautiful mix of a brown, orange and white tabby. She is up to date on her shots and is fixed. Mama is about six years old. She was found under a bridge with her kittens. She is a sweet cat that enjoys affection and lounging. Neither of these cats do well with dogs and due to their previous life situation, they both need a patient and quiet home. Give them a chance at a wonderful, new life. They deserve it! These sweet cats are currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 286-1652 to meet both of these awesome kitties. All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Drop Off Christmas Trees Through January 21
The Town of Estes Park's free Christmas tree drop-off site is open to local residents 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through January 21. The drop-off is located at the east entrance of the Fairgrounds off Community Drive; follow the signs to the fenced drop-off location. Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No wreaths, garland, artificial trees or tree stands will be accepted. Trees must be dropped during the specified hours in the identified area. Dropping trees after hours or in other locations at the fairgrounds will be considered illegal dumping and may be subject to a fine. This service is free of charge to local residents. For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.
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Estes Park Genealogical Society Meeting January 13 The Estes Park Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library as local resident, Merle M. Moore, presents “Hiring a Professional Genealogy Researcher – A Case Study.” In this presentation Moore will share his personal experiences hiring a professional genealogist in Germany to research his Mother’s Leyrer ancestry. His PowerPoint program will illustrate how he found a researcher, including examples of his communications with him. Moore will also discuss how he convinced 12 Leyrer cousins to participate in the project, each one sharing the cost of hiring an overseas researcher. Moore will also include a discussion of the initial and final reports he received from the German researcher. The program will conclude with the method used to pay for the researcher’s services, what kind of information was included in the final research report and how that information was shared with the participating cousins.
Merle Moore and his wife, Patricia, came to Estes Park after Merle’s retirement from a career in horticulture management. A member of the Estes Park Genealogical Society since 2005, and a past President of the Society, Moore has been researching his family history for over 20 years. His research has included traveling to Ireland and Germany to visit ancestral homelands. He has also assisted his wife in researching her Polish ancestry and they have traveled to Poland on two occasions to do on-site genealogy research and meet living cousins there. The EPGS meets the second Thursday of every month from January through November in the library, offering a wide variety of programs and workshops. More information about the Society, including how to become a member, can be found on its website https://estesparkgenealogicalsociety.weebly.com. All who are interested in genealogy and family history research are welcome to attend these free public programs.
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Bank Of Colorado Matching Donations For Those Impacted By The Marshall Fire As the new year begins, we are saddened to see the destruction caused by the Marshall Fire in Boulder County. Bank of Colorado began as a community bank over 44 years ago and remains committed to those community values today. We invite you to join us in helping the more than 35,000 people impacted by the fires. Bank of Colorado is committing $50,000 in matching donations that are made at any of our branches statewide. Donations will go to the Community Foundation in Boulder. Please visit our local branch of Bank of Colorado in Estes Park at 533 Big Thompson Avenue to drop off your matching donation which will greatly help those involved with the Marshall Fire. For more information, call 970-586-8185.
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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park Opening January 7: “Meet the New Artists” featuring new Art Center artist members Jennifer Shoemaker, Tim Diffenderfer, Diane Watson and Andrea Gabel. Jennifer Shoemaker: “Combining my love of both art and science, I spent an ideal career as a staff artist and scientific illustrator with federal natural resource agencies, including the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Biological Resources Division of the U. S. Geological Survey. My work led to designing and creating artwork and illustrations for books, publications, displays, presentations and exhibits for research audiences as well as the general public. I am now retired and enjoy being a free-lance fine artist using a variety of mediums, letting my realistic style of painting develop a more interpretive quality. Watercolor is my current chosen medium as I love its glowing transparency and serendipitous quality combined with the immediacy and accessibility of a watercolor painting. I endeavor to show the personality, the essence, of the animals I paint. Each animal becomes an individual and by the time I’m done painting, it has transformed into an animal I feel I’ve known.” Tim Diffenderfer: “Growing up in the beautiful hills and valleys of central Pennsylvania, I remember filling spiral notebooks with cartoon-like sketches and drawings. I always got out of boring classes in school to help make special art projects & assignments. I got to go to a four year college in Pennsylvania; at the end of the freshmen year you had to declare your major. This was shocking to me because at the age of 19, I had no idea what I wanted to focus on for the rest of my life! So, quite naturally, my major was going to be in Art. In college I took as many art classes as possible; then I went on to earn a Masters degree in Fine Art from the University of Colorado. I paint in an impressionistic-realism style where pastel is first blended and gradated; followed up with marks and shapes that create a landscape image. Most of my work is currently created with the pastel medium. I paint on a sanded surface (400-500 grit) which allows me to blend, layer and mark the surface until the desired image is obtained.” Diane Watson: “I use the traditional media of egg tempera to tell my story because it allows for detailed drawing, and because it is not an easy medium, but is more environmentally friendly than other more familiar media. Egg tempera is an ideal medium for telling the story of smaller, more intimate viewpoints found in nature. My goal is to encourage the viewer to focus in on less obvious details, to really look at light and shadow, to see the narrative in juxtaposition of natural and manmade objects. Diane Watson was born in New Hampshire in 1951. Close observation of the land, rocks, water, trees, and animals
both wild and domesticated have led to a lifetime of drawing and painting these subjects. Boston University’s College of Fine Arts provided classical studio training and resulted in a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Further post graduate classes in the New Hampshire university system included printmaking and sculpture. Six months of art history study, drawing, and painting travel throughout Europe provided additional invaluable experience through firsthand observation. Diane came to Colorado in 1979, the geology, wildlife, and ever changing weather are an endless and always fascinating source of subject matter. Marriage and children meant a 19 year stay in Denver, and painting throughout the
painting, drawing, and creating in many different ways and also winning awards.” “I graduated from Colorado State University with a BFA and a concentration in graphic design. Soon after graduation I worked for an advertising agency in Denver. My shy nature couldn't withstand the stress and I only stayed with it for three years. After leaving the workplace, I had three children, and became a stay at home mom. There was little or no time for art until the youngest was in kindergarten. After taking a plein air painting class, I became hooked on painting the landscape outdoors. I have been doing it for 18 years.” “My awards and recognition started in high school and continued into college and the workplace. More recently I was
southwest as well as teaching art to elementary students in Denver and Commerce City. Always making art, Diane completed a Master’s Degree in Visual Arts at the University of Denver, studying egg tempera with Deborah Howard. The paintings of Diane Watson have been featured in shows in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Colorado. In 1985, honoring International Youth Year, she created a watercolor and calligraphy environmental piece that is on display at the United Nations building in New York. In 2007, a hand painted and beaded mixed media work was featured in Quilting Arts Magazine. Andrea Gabel: “I colored with crayons in the first grade and was rewarded with much attention! My picture was held up to the rest of class. It was a circus train with a tiger! I loved making it and there was much praise that went to a very shy little girl. That was the beginning of my artistic journey!” “At age 10, I saw a movie on television about the life of Leonardo DaVinci. A person could have a career as an artist! That's when I proclaimed that I would become an artist when I grew up! My parents enrolled me in drawing classes at the natural history museum where I learned to draw. By high school I was
awarded an honorable mention as an emerging artist in the Colorado Plein Air Fest in 2015, 1st place for oil painting in the 2017 Loveland Lincoln Gallery regional fine art show, 2nd place and honorable mentions in the 2018 Littleton Plein Air Fest and an honorable mention in the PAAC 2018 National Plein Air Exhibition.” Opening Reception/Door Prize: An opening reception will be held from 5-7. Masks will be required. No refreshments will be served at this time. An opening reception door prize of a handwoven scarf donated by Chris Switzer will be available for the public to enter their name and contact info from 11 a.m. January 7 to 5 p.m. January 10, at which time a name will be drawn and the winner notified. Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media. The Art Center is now open winter hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11-5. Masks are required. handmade masks are available for a $10 donation, as well as free masks
ESTES VALLEY PLEIN AIR 2022 – ATTENTION ALL PLEIN AIR ARTISTS Entries for the Art Center’s Estes Valley Plein Air 2022 are now being accepted until April 3. Go to www.onlinejuriedshows.com to enter. This is a national juried event. The following is the proposed Schedule revealing a revamped program for this year. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS August 19-24 Estes Valley Plein Air Paint Out. EVPA artists paint on location within a 50-mile radius of Estes Park, including Rocky Mountain National Park. Thursday, August 18 – Friday, August 19 Estes Valley Plein Air – Registration. EVPA participants will need to register between 9 -5. Saturday, August 20 Estes Valley Quick Paint & Auction. 8:30-12:00 p.m. Riverside Plaza, downtown Estes Park. Artist registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, August 21- Wednesday, August 24 Paint Out. Tuesday, August 23 Group Paint Out-MacGregor Ranch, 7:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 Art Turn In Day. EVPA artists are to turn in their three main entries 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, August 25 – Friday, August 25 Free Days. Join other artist to paint at your favorite locations for fun. Friday, August 26 Estes Valley Plein Air Gala Opening Day. Gala reception 5-7 p.m. Awards at 6:00 p.m. All artwork is for sale. August 26 – September 25 Estes Valley Plein Air Sale and Exhibition. Art Center 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. All artwork is for sale. September 26 and 27 EVPA artists pick up unsold artwork. Art Center – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Satellite Exhibit: Artwork by Art Center Artist and Board Member Anne Sneary will be on display upstairs at Estes Park Health after January 6. Social Media: The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at artcenterofestes.com but we are on Facebook at Art-Centerof-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes. Follow the link for a Power Point Presentation of “Meet the New Artists”: youtu.be/9bosWXYC3Ig 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, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.
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Five Fun Facts About… The European Starling By: Dawn Wilson
This week’s featured animal is the European starling. An introduced species to North America, this ubiquitous bird now ranges across the entire continental United States throughout the year. As a result, they are considered a nuisance bird by many and are not protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Here are five more facts about this common bird. 1. Approximately 200 million Euro-
pean starlings live in North America. All are descendants of about 100 starlings released in New York City in 1890 and 1891. 2. Eugene Schieffelin, an eccentric drug manufacturer, released the original starlings in New York City’s Central Park from birds imported from England. He hoped to introduce into North America every bird mentioned by William Shakespeare.
3. European starlings have an excellent ability to mimic other birds, with individual birds capable of mimicking up to 20 species of birds, including American robin, killdeer, northern flicker and meadowlark. 4. One large flock of starlings can eat up to 20 tons of potatoes. 5. Starling feathers, which do not shed, grow in the fall with white tips, creating the white spots seen in their iridescent coloring. By spring, the tips have worn
away and the feathers appear darker. This process is called “wear molt. ” Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.
European starlings and large mammals, like this moose, have a symbiotic relationship. The starlings will feed on ticks and fleas in the hair of these animals to help reduce an infestation.
A European starling takes a bath in a muddy pond. The white-tipped feathers of early fall are easily identifiable in this image.
European starlings are typically seen in large flocks like this group sharing a puddle perfect for bathing.
Starlings will take advantage of any animal they can for a free ride, like this bison near Denver.
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FORGETTING THE THINGS BEHIND… LOOKING FORWARD…I PRESS ON This was the determination of a great man in the Bible…and it is a great determination for all of us as we face a ‘new’ 2022, especially, in view of the fact that it is so hard to do. How we love to ‘remember’ the things that are behind! Cultures have delighted in ‘remembering’ the things that various peoples suffered in past decades… centuries. Vengeful people have relished mulling over ways that they were individually treated in the past, pondering ways that they can ‘get even’, while often overlooking the consequences they themselves, and society in general, may incur as a result. Such rarely brings about good results. Someone has well said, “Constantly stirred manure keeps stinking!” And we would agree. How many would look over the past couple of years and contend that feelings between different cultures have improved? that people in our society ‘love each other’ more? It will only occur as we determine to follow Paul’s prescription to ‘forget the things which are behind, and look forward to the things which are before, and press on’…in his case, and many of us would agree…“to the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” But, how can we best do this? One thing that will contribute to a ‘better’ new year, will be to forget what others have done to us. Every person can find ways in which others have mistreated us… whether individuals, society, even God. Someone told me recently about a friend who was ‘angry with God’ because of some circumstances they had had to deal with. I certainly could visualize some whose homes were lost recently struggling with such a temptation. Such is also the tendency when we think of the pandemic that our world has had to face in recent days…and continues to struggle with. But, He didn’t bring sin…and the resulting sickness and death. So, direct your anger at the one who did. Be quick to ‘forget’ the things that others have done to you, because you want them…and God…to be quick to forgive and forget those many things that you have done to others. Take a cursory, but honest, inventory of your own past words, attitudes, and actions, and you will find that, often, when you point a finger at another, there are two or more pointing back at you. The second part of our determination must be to ‘press on toward that which is before’. Jesus once dealt with a woman whose life was messed up due to bad choices she had made. After telling her that He was not going to condemn her, He said, “Go, and do better… leave your life of sin.” Someone has wisely said, “Jesus accepts you where you are…but He doesn’t leave you there!” And His attitude will be shared by all who want to have a ‘Happy New Year’! We look forward to what is before, and we press on! We are currently given an extension of our lives and we will have many choices that we can make which will make our lives better and more productive in this new year. Someone has reminded us that we can either ‘curse the darkness’ or ‘light a candle’. Multitudes around us will continue to ‘curse the darkness’ and those whom they blame for that ‘darkness’. Others, and hopefully, you and me, will be those who are continually ‘lighting candles’ to pierce that darkness and bless the lives of those who can now see. I want to be like the lamplighter that the English youth observed ‘poking holes in the darkness’ with each lamp he lit. So, as I wrap up this first article of a new year, let me challenge us to glance back at 2021 and gather some things from it that were good. Someone has given us a few questions to ask ourselves. I recommend them to you. “What was the best moment for me last year? What do I consider my main achievement last year? How many new friends did I make? What goals did I reach last year? Whose life did I bless last year? What good things did I start last year and want to continue in 2022?” You can think of many other good things to reflect on as you glance back…and look forward…and press on. May God tremendously bless you and yours in this 2022 ‘extension’ that you have received. This is the prayer of me personally and those at Estes Park Church of Christ. Bob Lewis
Jan. 7 – Jan. 13
What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Regular Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 1-5 p.m. The library is open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access, with printing available. Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside the library. Face masks are required inside, per the current Larimer County health mandate. ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY “The Mountains Sing”: books available The 2022 title is “The Mountains Sing,” a multigenerational tale of 20th century Viet Nam by Dr. Nguyen Phan Que Mai. Copies are available for check-out. Other formats include digital eBook and eAudiobook. Programs and discussions will take place in January, including a virtual presentation by the author on Saturday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Viet Nam: People and Culture Travelogue Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the library
Through vivid images and firsthand stories, learn about the people, culture and traditions of Viet Nam, drawing upon themes from “The Mountains Sing.” Presented by Jim and Karen Daugherty, and Don and Kathy Bryson. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. “Good Morning, Vietnam” at Reel Mountain Theater Friday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Show your library card for free admission to this acclaimed film about an irreverent disc jockey on Armed Forces Radio in 1965 Vietnam. Rated R. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. EARLY LITERACY Storybook Explorers: “The Shape of Things” Saturday, Jan. 15, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Preschool families are invited to Storybook Explorers, where children ages 0 to 6 will enjoy activities and receive a takehome copy of the book. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. KIDS & TEENS Sew Your Own Chopstick Holders Saturday, Jan. 8, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Tuesday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m.noon Inspired by this year’s One Book One Valley, participants will sew chopstick holders to take home. Especially for ages 6 to 17, but all ages are welcome. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Painting Mountains Wednesdays, Jan. 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room All the supplies will be on hand for participants to create mountain scenes using watercolor paints. Especially for ages 6 to 17. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org LEGAL SELF-HELP Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Wednesday, Jan 12, 2 - 5 p.m., Library Study Room One-on-one legal advice, for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary, and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic. WORKSHOPS The Journey: a Naturalist’s Desiderata Monday, January 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room To kick off the new year, nature instructor Kevin Cook takes the “desideratum” concept as an ideal by which a person guides passage through life. Explore how this relates to nature’s journey—a journey of deliberately growing mind and soul. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Classical Composer Classes: Prokofiev Begins Wednesday, Jan. 19 (choose morning or afternoon track) This six-week series explores the life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), one of 20th century music’s most prolific and interesting figures. Led by instructor Dr. Derald DeYoung. No previous music experience necessary. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. Spark Joy — Just for Estes Monday, Jan. 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m., on Zoom 2022 can be the year to clean out clutter and re-organize your home and office into a space that gives you energy, motivation—and joy. The presentation will guide participants through Marie Kondo’s “Spark Joy” method, led by Shannon, a professional KonMari organizer who founded Spark Joy Charlotte. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Brewtastic Book Fair Thursday, January 20, noon to 9 p.m., Rock Cut Brewing Remember the Scholastic Book Fairs of your youth? Visit Rock Cut Brewing on January 20 to shop for gently-used books, each priced at only $1 plus tax. All proceeds support the Library Friends & Foundation.
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“Good Morning, Vietnam”: Free Movie Event At Reel Mountain Theater
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Jan 10 – 14 January is One Book One Valley month, and the community is invited to connect with friends and neighbors through programs and conversations around the themes of “The Mountains Sing.” The novel is a multigenerational tale of 20th century Vietnam. This month’s events include a screening of the 1987 film “Good Morning, Vietnam.” Movie-goers may attend either of two screenings: Friday, January 14 at 7 p.m., or Saturday, January 15 at 1 p.m. Admission is free, simply by showing your library card. Advance sign-up is encouraged, simply by visiting the Events calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org. The movie is based on the true story of U. S. Armed Forces Radio DJ Adrian Cronauer (played by Robin Williams). In contrast to the dull announcers that have preceded him, Cronauer is a bundle of dynamite, with fanciful flights of improvisation and irreverent humor, playing Motown music from his base to the troops across Vietnam. Cronauer enjoys the support of higher-ups, until he experiences the horrors of war firsthand, and decides to tell his listeners the truth instead of the official government line. He is replaced by an unfunny superior and
Monday, Jan 10 must struggle to get back on the air. “This is one of the few American-made movies set during the Vietnam War that portrays the Vietnamese as real people,” wrote the authors of the book, “1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die.” The movie includes a soundtrack that renewed the popularity of the classic Louis Armstrong song, “What a Wonderful World.” The screenings offer a special opportunity for those who might never have seen this film on the big screen, and for those who want to experience it again. “Good Morning Vietnam” is rated R for language and a few scenes of war. To sign up for either screening, visit the One Book One Valley link at estesvalleylibrary.org. The website includes a full listing of January’s programs, including next Wednesday’s travelogue program, “Vietnam: People and Culture” on January 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Copies of “The Mountains Sing” are currently available for library check-out. One Book One Valley is made possible by the generous donors of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation.
Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ hashbrowns & fruit
Tuesday, Jan 11
Chicken Pot Pie w/ soup of the day
Wed., Jan 12
Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ Pasta Salad
Thursday, Jan 13
Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables
Friday, Jan 14
Shrimp Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad
Jan 17 – 21 Monday, Jan 17
Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side
Tuesday, Jan 18
Cheese Ravioli w/ garlic bread & side salad
Wed., Jan 19
Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ Homemade Chips
Thursday, Jan 20
Shepherd’s Pie (mashed potatoes, beef, gravy & vegetables) w/ biscuit
Friday, Jan 21
Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & side salad
Starting Jan 1, meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Jan 10th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan 7th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org
The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thurs 12:30-4 PM Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information
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Getting Organized With The “Spark Joy” Method: A January 17 Workshop Congratulations to Alec Throne, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for January 7, 2022. At EPHS, Alex is a member of the baseball team, Youth in Action and the National Honor Society. He has lettered in baseball and academically since his freshman year. He also won a Cultural Landscape Excellence Award in 10th grade. Outside of school he likes skiing, hiking, camping and anything outdoors. He has worked for the Estes Valley Rec District for several years officiating and coaching youth sports and he really likes turtles. His favorite place to visit is anywhere that he can see sharks. Alec’s favorite positive quote is from Phineas and Ferb and is “The only thing that is impossible is impossibility.” He likes this quote because it reminds him that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. The best piece of advice he’s ever received is, don’t eat Taco Bell before a road trip!
Alec Throne 12th Grade
After high school he plans to attend college and study marine biology.
Organizing and de-cluttering: these are no doubt among the most popular of New Year’s resolutions. With that very aspiration in mind, the library is hosting an online workshop, especially for the Estes Valley, on the “Spark Joy” system made famous by bestselling author Marie Kondo. The process involves asking the question, “Does this object bring me joy?” It can be applied throughout the home and office, with strategies on deciding what to keep and how to organize kitchen tools, cleaning supplies, hobby goods, digital photos, and more, ultimately to create personal “power spots” within a simplified life. The “Spark Joy” workshop will take place via Zoom on Monday, January 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up, simply visit the link at estesvalleylibrary.org. The January 17 workshop will be led by Shannon Huneycutt, the founder of Spark Joy Charlotte and a professional KonMari Method® organizer. Participants will dive into the guiding princi-
ples needed to tidy up once and for all. The session will include a folding demonstration in which participants will practice the famous KonMari vertical folding technique, using a t-shirt or pair of pants. Attendees will also receive a tidying checklist with helpful tips for making the “Joy check” on items, along with many helpful storage solution ideas. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up for the “Spark Joy” workshop on January 17, as well as to find other special events and activities happening through the library this month.
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Salud Centros de Salud Familiar Enero es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Cervical El Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Cervical brinda la oportunidad de crear conciencia sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino y otras enfermedades que pueden provocar cáncer de cuello uterino, como el VPH (virus del papiloma humano). El VPH es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual muy común que causa la mayoría de los casos de cáncer de cuello uterino, pero a menudo no se diagnostica. Actualmente, alrededor de 79 millones de estadounidenses tienen VPH y cada año, más de 11,000 mujeres en los Estados Unidos son diagnosticadas con cáncer de cuello uterino. ¿Quién contrae cáncer de cuello uterino? El cáncer de cuello uterino a menudo se diagnostica en mujeres jóvenes o de mediana edad. Según el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer: • La edad promedio de una mujer diagnosticada con cáncer de cuello uterino es 50 años. • Más de un tercio de los nuevos diagnósticos de cáncer de cuello uterino se dan en mujeres de entre 20 y 44 años. • Aproximadamente el 80 por ciento de todos los diagnósticos de cáncer de cuello uterino se dan en mujeres menores de 65 años. Es posible que los síntomas del cáncer de cuello uterino no estén presentes en las primeras etapas de la enfermedad. Cuando se desarrollan síntomas, pueden
incluir: • Sangrado vaginal entre períodos o después del coito • Sangrado vaginal posmenopáusico • Secreción vaginal • Dolor en la pelvis Las buenas noticias: • La vacuna contra el VPH (inyecciones) puede prevenir el VPH. • El cáncer de cuello uterino a menudo se puede prevenir con pruebas de detección periódicas y atención de seguimiento. Salud ofrece servicios especializados y asequibles para mujeres y ofrece pruebas de Papanicolaou gratuitas a través de Women's Wellness Connection. Cuando programe su cita, pregunte por estos servicios. ¡Hable con su proveedor para obtener la prueba de detección de cáncer de cuello uterino adecuada para usted! La clínica Salud Estes Park está ubicada en 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. Para obtener más información, visite saludclinic.org. Para programar una cita, llame al (970) 586-9230. En Salud Family Health Centers, brindamos servicios de atención primaria de salud asequibles y de calidad para que usted y su familia se mantengan saludables. Servimos a todos los miembros de la comunidad. Salud acepta Medicaid, Medicare, CHP + y la mayoría de los planes de seguro privados.
Salud Family Health Centers January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month Cervical Health Awareness Month brings an opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer and other diseases that can lead to cervical cancer, such as HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is a very common sexually transmitted disease that causes the majority of cervical cancer cases, but often goes undiagnosed. Currently, about 79 million Americans have HPV, and each year, more than 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Who gets cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is often diagnosed in young to middle-aged women. According to the National Cancer Institute: The average age of a woman diagnosed with cervical cancer is 50 years old. More than one-third of new cervical cancer diagnoses are in women between 20 and 44 years old. About 80 percent of all cervical cancer diagnoses are in women younger than 65 years old. Cervical cancer symptoms may not be present in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms do develop, they may include: Vaginal bleeding between periods or
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Local Pool League Is Looking For New Players The Estes Park APA pool league has a new team that needs some new players. If you are interested in playing please
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poured down the sewer where it ends up in a river for consumption by the unsusFTAI Freelance pecting people and wildlife downWhen you talk to Bestway Painting owner, Tim Stolz, about his accomplish- stream.” Larimer County has a hazardous waste ments in his 70-year life, with a big smile disposal program. But many residents on his face he makes a point of first deeither do not know about it or do not scribing his work in non-profit organizawant to go out of their way to properly tions. dispose of these items. “My background includes decades of Tim said, “Convenience is a big factor. volunteer efforts at humane shelters along the Front Range and in the region, So, I make it very convenient for people to do the right thing.” efforts to develop a regional aquarium for learning about aquatic ecosystems In March 2016, he opened his doors at and farming, and now recycling of paint Bestway Painting to paint and stain reand stain in the Estes Valley.” cycling. Since that time, Tim has collected and properly disposed of more He continues, “Of course, I have than 225 tons of paint and stain—the worked all of my life to support myself equivalent of more than 51,000 gallons. and my family, but I am most proud of my support of the communities in which All of his hard work has not gone unI have lived. It’s in my DNA.” noticed. Within the past few years, Tim’s As a longtime painting contractor, Tim efforts have been acknowledged by Larimer County, bestowing on him a saw a need almost immediately for a special award for his recycling efforts. more convenient way for residents to dispose of unwanted paint and stain. In amazement, he adds, “This is not a large community. I really wonder where “I would casually ask a customer what all of this paint and stain comes from. they do with surplus and old paint and stain, and I was shocked by what I heard. How long has this been stored in peoples’ homes. It’s a fire hazard and quite Many people would throw cans in the dangerous.” trash, or even dump it down their toilet!” Tim encourages anyone with surplus paint and stain to take a few minutes “These are not bad people. They just and bring it to his shop for proper disnever thought about the consequences of posal. Bestway Painting is located at 343 their disposal habits. These are hazS. Saint Vrain Ave. #12. ardous wastes, and much of it gets
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Estes Park Men’s 18 Hole Golf Association Celebrated Another Successful Year Of Competition, Friendship And Welcoming New Members By: Drew Webb The Estes Park Men’s 18 Hole Golf Association (EPMGA) celebrated another successful year in 2021 while welcoming several new members. The Estes Park Golf and Country Club was incorporated in 1917 with some of the most notable members of the community on its Board of Directors, including F. O. Stanley. Today the golf course is operated by the Estes Valley Park and Recreation District. During the season on every Monday morning approximately 60 enthusiastic and excited men (boys) between the ages of 25-95 arrive at the Estes Park Golf Course eager to place their $5 into the weekly winnings pot that will be divided amongst the most skilled and luckiest
golfers at the end of the day. This ritual has taken place between the months of April and October for over 50 years. It marks the time of the year where old friends become reacquainted and new friends are made. This past year the organization continued to recognize and observe the restrictions regarding the ongoing threat of COVID….. acknowledging social distancing on the golf course, frustrations with your ball bouncing off the flag stick, reluctance to shake hands with your playing partners, just to name a few. Everyone certainly did their best to adapt to these unusual circumstances throughout the 2021 golf year. Thanks to everyone for staying positive through all the challenges and inconveniences
and to the professionalism and expertise of our management and golf professionals – Austin Logan and Aaron Tulley. 2021 was the first year with golf carts equipped with GPS measuring device units which gladly accelerated play in most cases. The EPMGA would like to recognize the 2021 outstanding golf played by the winners of the following annual club events: President's Cup Blue/White Division: 1st Greg Fyfe 2nd Chris Haught 3rd Mike Williams Red/Gold Division: 1st Wayne Anderson 2nd Pete Smith 3rd Guy Tritico Championship Gross Match Play: 1st Austin Logan Senior Match Play: 1st Jim Gallup 2nd Drew Webb 3rd Tim Hull and Jim Mathies Net Match Play: 1st Josh Tracy 2nd Drew Webb Longs Peak Tournament Team Event: 1st Roger Erwin/Jerry Ballinghoff 2nd Steve Nagl/Al Arms 3rd Jim Mathies/Tony Paglia and Bill Reed/ Drew Webb
Earl Faulkner Tournament: 1st Mike Williams 2nd Drew Webb EPMGA also enjoyed another victory over the Grand Lake Golf Course team in the annual “Great Divide” meeting of the two clubs. Also, thanks go out to 2021 Board of Directors who guided the association through a very successful year: John Tessler - President, Russ Schneider - Treasurer, Ray Leaycraft, Dick Smith, Scott Logan, Drew Webb and Virgil Yarbrough In 2022 Scott Logan will be stepping off the Board. The EPMGA thanks Scott for his service and contributions. The EPMGA would also like to welcome newly elected members Stan Osborne and Steve Warrig. EPMGA 2022 Board of Directors: John Tessler – President Russ Schneider – Treasurer Ray Leaycraft, Dick Smith, Drew Webb, Virgil Yarbrough, Stan Osborne and Steve Wirrig EPMGA and Estes Park Golf Course is excited to share multiple improvements and upgrades coming in 2022 • New Cart Fleet At the 18-Hole Course – Estes Park Golf Course is getting a new fleet of reduced noise Yamaha gas powered carts. The new carts include more comfortable seats, cushioned steering wheel, larger cupholder console, and USB ports. The carts will still include the GPS units to make measuring distances easier and faster to speed up play. • 18-Hole Club House Will Undergo a Much-Needed Facelift - Improvements will include new carpets, bar floors, front desk, displays, etc. while maintaining the mountain club house ambiance. • New Golf Course Irrigation System after nearly 50 years, the 18-Hole Golf Course is installing a new irrigation system. Superintendent John Feeney and his staff could not be more grateful for the support from the Town and all of our golfers to finally make this possible. Turf conditions throughout the entire course and areas previously lacking irrigation will have adequate water to make the entire experience better for all of our golfers. Estes Park Men’s Golf Association would like to invite new members to join us for the 2022 golf season. There is an exciting schedule of events already planned for the upcoming year. For more details: Please contact - John Tessler at 409504-7932 or johntessler@hotmail.com 2022 Season Passes Went on Sale January 3rd Please contact below for more information: Austin Logan, PGA Golf Operations Manager, 970-5868146 ext. 5, Austin@golfestes.com Aaron Tulley Assistant Golf Operations Manager, 970-586-8146 ext. 4, Aaron@golfestes.com
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Jenna Kate Olschlager Williams Jenna Kate Olschlager Williams (37) passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 11, 2021, in Aurora, CO, from complications of multiple autoimmune diseases. Jenna was born on March 7, 1984, in Harvey, ND, to Terry and Sandra (Wittenberg) Olschlager. She grew up on a farm near Fessenden, ND, and graduated from Fessenden-Bowdon High School in 2002. She earned a degree in Music Education from North Dakota State University and a Master of Music Education degree from Colorado State University. Jenna loved the mountains and spent her college summers working at the YMCA of the Rockies Day Camp in Estes Park, CO. She was very happy to get her first teaching job in Niwot, CO, where she taught elementary music for seven years. During the following seven years, she was employed at Estes Park Elementary School, just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Jenna accepted a new teaching position at Fall River Elementary School in Longmont, CO, this past fall. Music was one of Jenna’s greatest joys, and she truly loved helping chil-
dren acquire an appreciation and love of music. Jenna married Michael Williams on October 15, 2016. They resided in Estes Park, CO, until moving to Mead, CO, in August of 2021. Their little miracle, Adeline Joyce, was born on October 1, 2017. Motherhood was one of Jenna’s greatest delights, and she was an amazing mommy. Adeline was her pride and joy, and they shared many wonderful adventures. They skied, hiked, camped, explored, swam, sang, snuggled, and enjoyed every moment they spent together. Jenna was a talented musician and especially enjoyed playing the piano and clarinet. Outside of her career as an elementary music instructor, she taught piano lessons in her home and played in the Estes Park Village Band. She previously served as treasurer and president of the
James Warren (Warren) Clinton James Warren (Warren) Clinton passed peacefully on December 24, 2021. Warren was born on June 1, 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa, the son of a local accountant, Quincy Clinton, and a jewelry store employee, Edna Quick Clinton. He had two older siblings, Hugh
and Mary Jane, who predeceased him. He graduated from Clarinda High School, Principia College, and later from Washington University Law School in St. Louis. While in his twenties, Warren became general counsel and partner in a successful construction business in Denver, CO, which built thousands of homes across six states. Warren shifted into banking and ranching for a time with this company, and he also served the community as an estate attorney. While still involved in the business world, he made time to teach business administration at his alma mater, Principia College in Elsah, IL, where he also served as Dean of Men. He had a life-long
Regional Organization of Colorado Kodály Educators (ROCKE) and was certified in the Kodály approach to music education. She was particularly intrigued by percussion and drum circles and further explored this interest while on a trip to Africa in 2013. This overseas adventure included a summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, which she completed despite several health-related setbacks. Rocky Mountain National Park was one of Jenna’s favorite places in the world. In addition to multiple Longs Peak summits, she enjoyed trail runs to Gem Lake, Sprague Lake hikes with Adeline, and the annual snowy spring pilgrimage to Thunder Lake in Wild Basin. An avid backcountry skier, Jenna loved skiing at Hidden Valley. She also enjoyed skiing into backcountry huts across Colorado and brought Adeline along when she was six months old. Jenna was a true inspiration to others, and her life was a testament to her faith in Jesus. She showed dauntless courage,
love of Principia College and in recent years took a great interest in supporting its solar car team. Warren endowed a student aid fund in honor of his late wife, Ruth Lefter (Ruthie), who was also a Principia alumna. For many years, Warren supported the Adventure Unlimited (AU) camp in Buena Vista, CO where, as a young man, he founded its mountaineering program. He selflessly used some of those same skills to conduct search and rescue for years while living in the Rocky Mountains. An engaging storyteller with a wry sense of humor and boundless energy, Warren was a quick study and accomplished in everything he did. After leaving his home-building business, he opted to buy and run several beautiful lodges in Estes Park, CO. Together he and Ruthie, his beloved wife of 42 years, purchased McGregor Mountain Lodge and Castle Mountain Lodge, which they operated for decades as worthy stewards. Warren excelled at client interaction and loved his “ice cream social” which he held regularly at Castle Mountain Lodge. He enjoyed promoting tourism in Estes Park and employed students in the summer from his college alma mater. Warren took great pride in the fact that, for over 62 years, he operated a business or professional office where he always met his employee payroll.
determination, resilience, and hope in the midst of many health challenges. Her warm and inviting personality drew people to her and made them feel special when they were with her. Jenna was the epitome of kindness, love, and joy; and her light still shines brightly on all who were blessed to know her. Grateful to have shared her life are her parents Terry and Sandra Olschlager (Longmont, CO), her brother Adam Olschlager (Billings, MT), her husband Michael and daughter Adeline (Mead, CO), her motherin-law and father-in-law Tom and Cindy Williams (Vale, Oregon), and many aunts and uncles, cousins, and special friends. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 9775 Ute Hwy., Longmont, CO. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jenna Olschlager Williams Memorial Fundraiser at https://www.gofundme.com/jennaolschlager-williams-memorialfundraiser.
Warren and Ruthie lived in both Ft. Collins, CO and Estes Park. While in Estes Park, Warren helped lead religious services with the Estes Park group of Christian Scientists. Warren was a member of both The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston and The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Ft. Collins. He served as a lay reader at the latter. Warren loved his family, his church, and his communities. He always kept beloved pets and maintained an interest in the wildlife of the Rocky Mountain region. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations which were so important to Warren: • Adventure Unlimited Ranches 5201 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 888-416-7348 ext. 123 • Principia College The Principia c/o Gift Services 13201 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131 800-218-7746, ext. 3523 • Washington University in St. Louis University Advancement 5201 South Quebec Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 888-416-7348
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Ecosense-A Volatile Future? By: Judi Smith
Colorado used to be known (among firefighters) as the “Asbestos State,” where there were not enough fires to keep busy. It could be boring. This is no longer true. Just after I moved to Estes, the Hyde Park fire appeared. “Not a wild fire, could happen anywhere.” I told myself. Okay, that consideration was soon obliterated by the 2013 flood. The land was dry and we suddenly got tons of rain while the storm stood still. Our house was essentially untouched except for crashing a couple of computers (moisture in the air). However, businesses and homes throughout the Estes Valley had really severe damage. “Breathe. We can do this.” Still, Estes recovered. Looking to the future, we “flood-proofed” the basement and installed a sump pump. Until March of 2020, my biggest concern – environmentally – was the warming temperature and the appearance (on our patio) of mosquitoes and grasshoppers! My daughter in California was dealing with wet, soggy ground that seeped into the house; rising ocean; hot, dry trees; electrical cutoffs; and recurrent fires. I was glad to live in Colorado. I still am. As I understand it, in very simplistic terms: the greenhouse gases prevent sufficient cooling. Air, warmed by the Earth, rises and cool air rushes in to fill the space. This increases wind which explodes the violence of climatic events. Last week's fire reeked havoc because of the wind. When the fire moves that fast, the firefighters cannot gain control and the devastation is increased. The lack of warning due to the speed and unpredictability of the occurrence, decreases time for warning and increases the possibility for loss of life. While the possibility of space travel and migration looms in the future, there are two approaches to curbing the current devastation caused by climate change. Each requires both collective and individual participation, either vol-
untarily or spurred by legal means. At this time both methods are vital to recovery. We must build our resiliency: build roads, bridges, buildings, energy grids, and communication networks prepared to withstand the increasingly violent climatic events. Prepare for hotter weather and expanding water. Assimilate to what this brings. Accommodate changes as insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals (including people) migrate to their comfort zone. Change the plants in our gardens. Add air conditioning where it was never needed before. The second adjustment is more difficult. In order to slow the deterioration of our planetary home, we must minimize the production of greenhouse gases to only unavoidable circumstances. This means realigning energy to use renewable resources and redirecting disposal systems to eliminate long term storage of accumulated waste. This will require lifestyle changes that effect day to day life, will necessarily eliminate some conveniences, and will probably require some initial investment – to initiate long term financial savings. However, ignoring the opportunity will doom our descendents to a constant battle with the atmosphere. It is either feast or famine. More recently, despite the western drought, blizzards (in Virginia?, in Texas?) have disabled highways, disrupted the power grid, and cancelled thousands of airline flights. Consider local events over the last 15 months: the hot dry Earth, resulted in last year's evacuation exercise, surrounded by three major wildfires. This year's Kruger Fire and the more urban devastation of Superior and Louisville … mean it is time to change our ways. “Breathe. We can do this.” Agree? Disagree? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com Agree? Disagree? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com
Crossroads Outlook For 2022 By: Brian Schaffer
Crossroads is excited about 2022! We are looking forward to moving into a newer building where we will have the opportunity to expand our services through collaborative partnerships with existing nonprofits as well as new ones throughout Larimer County. Meeting the basic needs of residents in the Estes Valley is a big part of our mission and we will continue to grow in this area of focus while simultaneously creating specialized programs to help people become more self-sufficient to the best of their ability. We have a lot of relationships with businesses, organizations, churches, volunteers, and donors who we desire to make a collective impact with as we are loving our neighbors in word and deed. We are truly passionate about feeding the hungry, quenching the thirst of those in need, clothing those who have none, caring for those who are sick, visiting the downtrodden who are in trouble, and welcoming the stranger who needs a friend. The transformation of a commu-
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Next meetings: Tuesday, Feb. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Mar. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Apr. 5-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, May 3-6:00-8:30 What to bring: Bring your own vise, tools, materials. The idea of this group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques. You tie the flies that are of interest to you. Restock your box, get ready for next summer and find out what is working in the Estes area. All skill levels are welcome. If you are not a fly tyer you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, it’s free! If you have questions, please contact Susan Underwood at 972-375-1984 or Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538.
nity begins with transformed people who believe that one person can make a difference. Is it possible that “Transformed people can transform a community?!” I’ve seen it happen in other places and I know it can happen here. Let’s give it a shot this year and see what God can do with people who are committed to live life according to His ways. A powerful passage I have chosen to guide me in 2022 is Romans 12:1-2 that reads, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Let’s plan to get together for a meal or something hot to drink in the coming year! I’d love to catch up with you and find out what you have going on. www.CrossroadsEP.org
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JOIN OUR TEAM! Job openings can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Night Auditor Part Time, Year Round
Volunteer options can be found at estes.org/volunteering.
NOW HIRING!
Hotel Operations Manager
Contact Rhonda at 970-586-2358
We Manage Multiple Properties in Beautiful Estes Park. Come Join Our Team!
Help us help others. Become a CAREGiverSM • Starting at $17 • NO Medical Background Required
Apply in person at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO or email resume to: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com
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Front Desk Agent
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Full Time w/ Benefits - $17/hr Part Time - $17/hr
Food Service inventory Manager Responsible for ordering the food and supplies for the Food Service Dept. This includes receiving & stocking the dry storage, produce coolers, dairy coolers, and freezers. $16.62 - $18.40/hour with full benefits, childcare assistance, and great employee perks.
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STELLA’S PLACE is hiring for all positions. $15/hr. plus gratuities. Call Rob at 970.586.9000 or e-mail at rcorey@mepconsult.net
RENTALS Cabins
Classic Colorado CABIN is a beautiful fully restored 2 bedroom. It is now available to rent on a monthly or longer basis but you can stay for a shorter period of time. Easy access and just 5 minutes from Estes. Fully furnished with all linens, and everything you need to just move in. Minimum monthly or longer rental Just $2400 per month for the winter months. Call 720-352-1445 for more info.
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OFFICE SPACE For Rent 250 s.f., One large room plus shared bathroom w/ one other office. Good location. $450/mo. + util. Year lease min. 970-290-4488
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Commercial
Estate Sales
We offer an extensive range of cleaning services for your home, office, or vacation rentals. Whether you need a onetime cleaning or a reoccurring service, we are here to help! We offer a friendly COMMERCIAL helping hand so that you OFFICE SPACE can leave the dirty work to High Quality Finishes. us. Contact us at Private Setting Located On 720-570-6944 or River. Reasonable Rates. wayfindercleaning 6 Offices Available. Call @gmail.com Bret Freedman 970-215-2494 Joy House Retail space for lease. 215 Park Ln. avail.2/1/22 one yr. lease min. share bathroom 2,000/month plus 1/2 utilities 970 391-3676
Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture. Local - call Beth 970-492-5446
Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
Snow Removal
Home Repair/Service Short Term
Freedom Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting, Deer Crest Resort Remodeling, Home Rooms & Suites with Repairs. Commercial Rentals kitchenettes. No Job too Small. 40+ Available for extended SNOW REMOVAL years experience. Gravel/gravel delivery, ice stays and monthly OFFICE SPACE For Rent Call Jay Detweiler melt/prevention, shoveling, rental. 700 s.f., 3 rooms plus 970-689-8651 snowblowing and plowing November 1, 2021 thru bathroom. Good location/ Leave Message If No call to reserve a slot or April 30, 2022. good parking. $1250/mo. + Answer anytime! Adults only, non-smoking, util. Year lease min. 970-939-4717 no pets. Call Cherokee @ 970-290-4488 call for a quote! 970-586-2324 or solsticeenterprises 816-888-9320 @icloud.com
Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950
BUSINESS Business For Sale $40,000 Hair-Nail Salon 30-years in Business 3 Stations-1 Nail Table Call Bret Freedman Estes Park Home Finders 970-215-2494
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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES
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