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Front Row L to R: Tyler Briggs, Jason Hennig, Daryl McCown, Nick Hernandez, Lt. Rick Spear, Lt. Nathan Meulener, Assistant Chief Jon Landkamer, Chief David Wolf, Fire Marshal Mark Robinson, Captain Chris Rahn, Training Captain Phillip Marston, Pastor Hal Irvine, William Harkins, Donny Steckline, Administrative Assistant Erika Goetz 2nd Row L to R: Denmark Litwinchuk, Bradley Harris, Spencer Rushin, Dylan Wallace, Hans Scott, Kelly Wilkerson, Andy Maguire, Doug Klink, Stacey Betts, Mark Igel, Scott Chew M.D., Brian Faith, Max Cathcart, Fire Inspector Emily Franklin, Ethan Igel, Dylan Zurfluh, Tim Krall, Russ Franklin 3rd Row L to R: Kaelynn Morgan, Nicole Friel, Rachel Hofsess Not Pictured: David deSimone, Edwin Hernandez, Drew Joseph, Lt. Justin Kearney, Ryan Leahy, Lt. Butch McCown, Nathaniel Mutzl, Jesse Scott, Donovan Smith, Cory Tovar, Justin Tyree, Captain Bruce Walters EPNEWS photo

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Weight In On Stormwater Master Plan May 11

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Plan will identify drainage improvement projects throughout the Estes Valley The Town of Estes Park encourages community members to weigh in on the developing stormwater master plan at a public meeting May 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Rooms 202 and 203 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The plan, currently in early development, will identify problem drainage areas and lay out a path for the Town to complete future drainage improvement projects. Anderson Consulting Engineers will provide an overview presentation at 5:30 p.m. and will then be available to discuss areas of drainage concerns presented on maps of the Estes Valley watersheds, including how they may relate to adjacent private property. The consultant will also request input from residents on any other drainage concerns. Public input is critical at this point in the planning process.

This stormwater master plan is a significant first step toward a safer and more sustainable Estes Park. It has been a critical need for Estes Park for many years, and this was never more evident than during the 2013 flood.

Many of Estes Park's existing drainage channels, inlets, culverts and ponds were inadequate to convey the flows that resulted from that rainfall event.

The Town suffered significant damage from which it is taking years to recover.

The stormwater master plan is funded through a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery grant. Once the master plan is completed, the Town will explore funding options for future projects.

For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587 or publicworks@estes.org. Citizens can also visit the project website at www.estes.org/stormwater.

Open Letter To The People Of Loveland Having worked in public service for almost 40 years now, I know sometimes we all take some crap from our neighbors. Speaking for your neighbors to the west, I would like to apologize for one of those times.

In 1911, the City of Loveland was concerned about the quality of its water. It appeared that raw sewage was making its way from Estes Park, down the Big Thompson River, to your fair city. The City of Loveland sued the community of Estes Park and the case eventually ended up in the Colorado Supreme Court, with the City of Loveland prevailing.

As part of that settlement, the Estes Park Sewer Company formed. Loveland Mayor James McMullen served as an incorporating director of the company and the Loveland City Council graciously donated $500 in exchange for company stock.

Unfortunately, the initial efforts of the Estes Park Sewer Company left something to be desired. In 1915 hysteria grew around several cases of typhoid fever in the Big Thompson Canyon and in the City of Loveland. Suspecting the contamination came from Estes Park, Loveland Mayor TR Norcross and several Aldermen, came up to Estes Park to investigate. What they found was not pretty. Alderman Gifford was quoted in the Loveland Reporter-Herald as saying, “The slime and filth pours directly into the stream. � The Reporter-Herald went on to say, "The lack of sanitary conditions is attributable to a lack of organization, there being no town govern-

ment to restrict and enforce rulings."

The people of Estes Park need to find a way to address and fund this sewage issue and with the leadership of the Estes Park Woman’s Club and other community leaders, Estes Park became an incorporated town on April 17th, 1917, with the ability to address the problem.

In January of 1918, there was a surprise visit from a Larimer County Grand Jury – checking to see if the Town of Estes Park was indeed protecting the City of Loveland’s water source.

This prompted the residents of the newly incorporated town to pass a bond issue authorizing sewer improvements.

By July of 1918, work was far enough along on the new system to satisfy the City of Loveland, Larimer County and State Health officials.

This year is the Centennial of the incorporation of the Town of Estes Park.

100 years later, I would like to apologize to the people of Loveland on behalf of the Town of Estes Park and to thank you for being persistent about not taking any more crap from Estes Park.

Most people don’t know what a pivotal role you played in the formation of the Town of Estes Park and, starting us down a path to being the great community and, hopefully, the good neighbor we are today. So we are sorry and we thank you and we invite you and all our Loveland neighbors to come visit sometime in 2017 to help us celebrate our Centennial.

Belatedly but Sincerely, Frank Lancaster Estes Park Town Administrator

Next Mayor’s Chat Is Thursday, May 4 Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor's Chat Thursday, May 4, at 8 a.m. at The Egg & I Restaurant; 393 E. Elkhorn Ave. Residents are encouraged to join him for an informal discussion of local issues. Mayor Jirsa holds regular Mayor's Chats, generally during the first week of each month, with varied dates, times and locations throughout Estes Park.

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Understanding Immigration Enforcement And The Role Of The EP Police By: Police Chief Wes Kufeld Recent events across the nation and the election of our new president have prompted communities to take a close look at their positions on immigration enforcement. I think we could all agree that immigration is a complex and challenging subject, and it has serious implications for all immigrants regardless of nationality or ethnicity. In Estes Park, our police department depends on good relationships with all community members including immigrants, documented or undocumented. Our police department always has, and always will, protect the rights of everyone who lives in or visits Estes Park - and we value diversity.

An increasingly common misconception is that we, as local police, enforce immigration laws. It’s important to understand that our officers are not out there to enforce immigration law and deportation efforts. This is the responsibility of the federal government. Local law enforcement agencies are, however, requested to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

When requested of the Estes Park Police Department, we are ready to assist ICE in the arrest and detainment of any undocumented immigrant who is suspected of a felony crime.

As far as day-to-day policing, people are not required to provide proof of immigration status, and our officers are not required by ICE to check immigration status, nor to conduct sweeps for undocumented individuals. So, we don’t do these things. However, it is our responsibility to collect immigration documentation when we arrest an individual suspected of a felony crime – and this is required of us by ICE. As explained in a recent article by Sheriff Smith, when a felony suspect is booked by the Larimer County Jail, Larimer County provides the immigration documentation to ICE. These steps are necessary to keep our communities safe, and we intend to continue doing our part to assist.

It’s fortunate that we are not involved in routine deportation efforts, because they would conflict with the Estes Park Police Department’s mission and our community policing practices. It would ultimately drive a wedge between local police and the people who reside within our community by hindering their willingness to provide critical information that could help keep our community safe. Our commitment to the community is steadfast, with a focus on removing any dangerous criminals who pose a threat to public safety. And, we will continue to treat all community members with respect as valued, active partner in our efforts.

Entender el enforzamiento de inmigración y el papel de la policía de Estes Park Por el jefe de la policía Wes Kufeld Los eventos recientes a través del país y la elección de nuestro nuevo presidente

han solicitado a las comunidades a examinar su posición sobre la aplicación de inmigración. Pienso que todos podríamos estar de acuerdo de que la inmigración es un sujeto complejo y desafiante, y que tiene implicaciones serias para todas las inmigrantes a pesar de su nacionalidad o etnicidad. En Estes Park, nuestro departamento de la policía depende en las buenas relaciones con todos los miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo a los inmigrantes documentados e indocumentados. Nuestro departamento de la policía siempre ha protegido, y siempre protegerá, los derechos de todos quienes viven o visitan Estes Park - y valoramos la diversidad.

Una misconcepción cada vez más común es que nosotros, como la policía local, enforzamos a las leyes de inmigración. Es importante entender que nuestros oficiales no están allí para enforzar a las leyes de inmigración ni para los esfuerzos de deportación. Esta responsabilidad es la del gobierno federal. La policía local es, aunque, solicitado a cooperar con Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (Immigration and Customs Enforcement o ICE). Cuando solicitado por ICE, la policía de Estes Park está disponible a asistir a ICE en arrestar y detener cualquier inmigrante que sea sospechoso de cometer un crimen felonía.

En cuanto a los esfuerzos cotidianos de la policía, las personas no son requeridas a proveer prueba de su estatus migratorio, y nuestros oficiales de la policía no son requeridos por ICE a chequear el estado migratorio ni hacer las redadas de inmigración para individuos indocumentados.

No hacemos este tipo de cosas. Aunque, es nuestra responsabilidad recoger la documentación migratoria cuando arrestamos a un individuo sospechoso de un crimen felonía - y eso es requerido de nosotros por ICE. Como explicado en un articulo recien por el alguacil Smith, cuando una persona sospechosa de una felonía es procesado en el cárcel del condado de Larimer, el condado de Larimer provea al ICE la documentación migratoria. Estos pasos son necesarios para asegurar que nuestra comunidad queda segura, y tenemos la intención de continuar haciendo nuestra parte en asistir.

Para nosotros es una fortuna no estar involucrados en esfuerzos de deportación rutinarios, porque esos serían un conflicto con la misión del departamento de la policía de Estes Park y su aplicación de prácticas policiales comunitarias. Esto separaría a la policía local y a la gente que vive en nuestra comunidad, impidiendo su voluntad de proveer informacion crítica que podría ayudar a mantener una comunidad segura. Nuestro compromiso a la comunidad es firme, con el enfoque de remover a cualquier criminal peligroso que amenaza a la seguridad pública. Y continuamos en tratar a todos los miembros de la comunidad con respeto como coparticipantes valorados y activos en nuestros esfuerzos.

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Downtown Estes Loop-Public Notice Of Finding Of No Significant Impact

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The Downtown Estes Loop Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on April 19, 2017 by Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD).

The FONSI concerns the improvements of a 0.9 mile loop consisting of Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and Riverside Drives. These improvements consist of “Phase 1� of the proposed action analyzed in the 2016 Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Downtown Estes Loop Project. The EA also analyzed future unfunded improvements including reconstruction of the Rockwell and Riverside Bridges and future channel/floodplain improvements.

The future unfunded phases discussed in the EA do not have a funding source or anticipated dates for implementation; these future phases are not included in the April 19, 2017 FONSI/NEPA decision document.

Phase 1 implementation includes: ¡ Pavement rehabilitation and signing/striping improvements along East Elkhorn Avenue and Moraine Avenue ¡ New signalized intersections at Elkhorn Avenue/East Riverside Drive/Virginia Drive and Elkhorn Avenue/Moraine Avenue/Big Horn Drive ¡ Reconstructed and reconfigured Moraine Avenue/Crags Drive/West Riverside Drive intersection to a new roundabout intersection ¡ Reconstruction and realignment of West Riverside Drive from the intersection of Moraine Avenue/Crags Drive/West Riverside Drive to 100 feet south of the East Riverside Drive/Rockwell Drive intersection ¡ Reconstruction of a new Ivy Street Bridge on the Riverside Drives alignment ¡ Channel and floodplain improvements downstream of Ivy Street to the existing Rockwell Street Bridge ¡ Pavement rehabilitation and signing/striping improvements along East Riverside Drive from 100 feet south of the East Riverside Drive/Rockwell Intersection to the Elkhorn Avenue/East Riverside Drive/Virginia Drive intersection ¡ Reconfigured and repaved Post Office Parking Lot ¡ Park replacements and enhancements along Baldwin Park and the Big Thompson River ¡ Full right-of-way acquisitions and relocations of the seven properties identified for full acquisition and relocation as described in the EA. The FONSI document identifies the selected alternative, summarizes changes made since the release of the Environmental Assessment (EA), includes copies of comments received during the public comment period and responses, and lists the environmental commitments that will be implemented. The FONSI and its appendices will be posted on the project website (www.downtownestesloop.com) on the Environmental Documentation page for public download and viewing.

Per requirements of 23 CFR 774.5(a)(2)(ii), the public was notified and had an opportunity for public review and comment on the effects to park lands during the EA and Section 4(f) public comment period.

CFLHD coordinated with the Town of Estes Park with their intent to make a de minimis impact finding. A special meeting of the Town Board was held November 29, 2016 to discuss the project and the deminimis finding. New renderings of the Riverside Drive and Riverside/Baldwin Park areas were also presented to better illustrate the Park Replacement plan. At that meeting, the Town Board voted in concurrence with CFLHD’s determination that the impact on Baldwin Park and Children’s Park is deminimis. The Town of Estes Park provided written concurrence that the project does not adversely affect the activities, features, and attributes that qualify the property for protection under Section 4(f).

Project Background This project originated through the Town’s 2013 application for Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) funds to explore a one-way couplet along Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and Riverside Drive. Approximately $17.2 Million in funds were subsequently awarded through a combination of FLAP funds and CDOT RAMP (Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships). An EA was then initiated in the Fall of 2014, beginning with the development of a purpose and need statement: Improve access to RMNP by reducing travel time and congestion, and improve safety through Downtown Estes Park. A multi-tiered screening process led to the decision to evaluate the environmental impacts of the No Action and the Proposed Action (One-Way Couplet) in the EA. A public meeting was held in March 2015 to present the alternatives analysis findings, followed by Town Board action in April 2015 to continue the EA process. The EA was released for public comment on July 5 and the comment period went through August 5, 2016. The project team hosted a one-on-one question and answer session on July 14, 2016 at Town Hall to answer technical questions on the EA. A public hearing for the project was held on July 20, 2016 at the Estes Park Event Center. Public comments could also be submitted in writing at any time during the 30-day comment period.

Together, the three agency partners– Central Federal Lands Highway Division, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Town of Estes Park – are committed to delivering a project that helps alleviate congestion and improve overall connectivity between the Town and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).

Additional information on this study may be found on the project website: www.downtownestesloop.com or by contacting the project team at info@downtownestesloop.com or 970-480-7045.

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Moraine Park Campground Closing For Most Of May For Water System Repairs Aspenglen Campground To Open Early Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed at noon on Tuesday, May 2, and will reopen by Thursday, May 25, for a major water line system improvement project.

Aspenglen Campground, which normally opens in late May, will open early, beginning May 1, to provide camping opportunities on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

The water line project is part of a larger phased project to improve and rehabilitate park potable water supply and distribution systems that were installed more than fifty years ago. The first segment of buried pipe to be replaced during this phase is the section within the campground. The improvements will cover the water system from the Moraine Park Campground to the intersection of Bear Lake and Moraine Park

Roads, where last year's water line project ended. This overall project will include replacing thousands of feet of pipe, rehabilitating valves, improving its condition to greatly enhance its service life, insure greater reliability, reduce water loss, enhance fire protection and reduce operational maintenance costs.

Park visitors may experience minor traffic delays from May through October on the Moraine Park Road between the intersection with Bear Lake Road and Moraine Park Campground entrance area, as well as the intersection with Fern Lake Road. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 6 a. m. to 4 p. m. Traffic delays should be less than fifteen minutes.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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

April 16 At 1:09 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 555 S. Saint Vrain Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 12:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3220 Little Valley Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

April 17 At 9:42 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to mile marker 7 on Highway 36 to assist another agency.

At 10:26 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 550 Big Thompson Ave. for a possible building fire.

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At 12:51 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2145 McGraw Ranch Rd. for a MVC. At 2:25 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to a possible illegal burn.

At 4:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1240 County Rd. 43 to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

April 19 At 2:30 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 157 Cleave St. for a detector activation.

April 21 At 7:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 844 Ponderosa Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:53 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2640 Long View Dr. for a detector activation.

At 11:57 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1750 Fall River Rd. for a detector activation.

April 22 At 9:05 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 408 Fir Ave. for a detector activation.

Next Great Decisions Topic Is “Saudi Arabia” As Saudi Arabia struggles to adjust to the drastic decline in oil revenue, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman attempts to boldly transform the country and shift more power to the younger generation. At the same time, many countries such as the U.S. point out the lack of democracy, women’s rights and human rights in Saudi Arabia, and blame its promotion of Wahhabism, an ex-

tremely conservative version of Islam, for creating jihadists. Bipartisan criticism of Saudi Arabia is rising in Congress. Both countries need each other, but they are at a crossroads in bilateral relations.

Come on May 2nd to the Wasson Room of the Library at 11:30 a.m. to help sort out another foreign policy question, lead this time by Peter Gibbs. See you there!

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Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave -- Across from High School www.pccrusa.org 970-586-4404

Sunday Service at 10 am

SUNDAY April 30 at 10am Pastor Michael Moore Preaching with Chancel Choir & Organ

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2016 Water Quality Report Shows Town Continues To Provide Great Drinking Water The Town of Estes Park Water Division has produced the latest “Consumer Confidence Report” for water customers.

The report, which is officially titled the “Annual Water Quality Report” includes information on the Town’s water source, treatment facilities, health information and sampling results from January through December 2016. The report illustrates that the Town of Estes Park continues to surpass strict federal and state standards and provides residents and visitors to the community the very best drinking water possible.

The Water Quality Report is available on the Town’s website at www.estes.org/consumerconfidencereport. Copies are also available at the following locations: Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue; Town of Estes Park Water Division at 577 Elm Road; Town of Estes Park Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street; Estes Park Medical Center at 555 Prospect Avenue; Larimer County

Health Department at 1601 Brodie Avenue; and Salud Family Health Center at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. Mailed copies may be requested by contacting Diana Beehler, Water Quality Manager, at dbeehler@estes.org or 970-577-3624.

The Town Water Division, which serves approximately 6,600 customers in the winter and more than 25,000 in the summer, operates with a capacity of four million gallons per day. With 11 employees, the department maintains two water treatment facilities, more than 100 miles of distribution lines and 670 fire hydrants.

For more information on water quality, contact Diana Beehler at 970-577-3624.

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Estes Park 100-Celebrate The Vision Centennial Events for April and May Join us to celebrate Estes Park’s 100th Anniversary with the following programs. Watch www.estespark100.com for new events and more to come in 2017.

April 26: English Conversation Café / Café de Conversación en Inglés - English language learners who wish to pracg tice their developingg English speakingg skills with native English speakn Estes ers will focus is on Park landmarks “then and now” using historic photographss from the Estes Park Museum n ernv Collection as conversation pieces in celebration of Estes Park’s 100th anniversary. 7 – 8 p.m. .m. Free at the Estes Valleyy Library. y April 28 & 29: Estes Park Mountain Festival Park’s al and Estes Park’ k’s Birthday Party - Mark your calendars for the 2017 Estes Park Mountain Festival at the Estes Park Events Center! This will be the community Centennial birthday celebration. The free event will feature a pavilion stage with live music and special guests, educational stage and tent with keynote speakers and movie screenings, fun and games, food trucks, local craft breweries and more.

For children there will be interactive games, stories and crafts. Estes Park School District students will join the fun Friday. On Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. celebrate the Town’s 100th birthday – there will even be cake! Visit www.facebook.com/EPMountainFestival for complete details.

May 6: The 29th Annual Estes Park Duck Race & Festival – Each year, thousands of little yellow rubber ducks are ceremoniously dropped into Fall

River at Nicky’s Resort where they begin their journey to Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park. Nearly 70 different Estes Valley charities benefit from adoptions of the rubber ducks. The fun starts at Nicky’s Resort, 1360 Fall River Road, at 11 a.m. and ducks go into the water at 1 p.m. Activities continue in George Hix Riverside Plaza until the last duck swims past the finish line.

V Vi sit www.epduckrace.org www. w epduckr Visit to learn more.

May a 7: Estes Park Honor Flight SendOff f – The commun nity is invited tto participate in sending off t year’s this H Honor Flight parti participants the morni morning of Sunday, May a 7. M Meet at Good Sam’s at a 5:45 5:4 a.m. and/or the Loveland Emb Embassy Suites at 7:45 a.m. to send off this special group of veterans on their way to Washington, D.C. The Honor Flight is May 7-8. Visit www.honorflightnortherncolorado.org to learn more.

Don’t forget about this on-going Centennial Event: Third Thursday of the month through June: Nineteen Seventeen Book Club – Nineteen Seventeen Book Club is for people who want to read about the local history, outdoor adventures and nonfiction history genre books. Copies of selected titles are provided by the Estes Valley Library. To register for the book club, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call 970-586-8116.

For more information about Estes Park’s Centennial Celebration, please visit www.estespark100.com or contact the Centennial Celebration Team at estespark100@estes.org or 970-577-3762.

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Drug Take Back Day This Saturday, April 29 Police encourage safe disposal of unwanted prescription and over-thecounter drugs This Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Estes Park Police Department will sponsor a Drug Take Back Day to collect unused, unwanted and expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs for safe disposal — no questions asked. This free service will be held at Rocky Mountain Pharmacy, located at 455 East Wonderview Ave. in Upper Stanley Village. Police officers will collect the drugs, which will remain in the custody of law enforcement officers until they can be incinerated.

Estes Park’s Drug Take Back Day is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s national campaign to provide a safe way for people to empty their medicine cabinets of unwanted and potentially harmful prescription drugs. Con-

sumers and caregivers should remove expired, unwanted, or unused medicines from their home as quickly as possible to help reduce the chance that others may accidentally take or intentionally misuse the unneeded medicine. To find participating collection sites in other communities, visit www.dea.gov.

Items which cannot be accepted at the Drug Take Back Day collection sites are needles and sharps, mercury thermometers, oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs. For more information, please contact Officer Gregg Filsinger Jr. of the Estes Park Police Department at 970-577- 3868 or at 970-586-4000. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe.

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

On April 14 at 11:37 p.m. police stopped a 25 year old male driver from Amarillo, TX for weaving in the 1000 block of Riverside Drive. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se and a lane use violation and later released to a responsible person.

On April 17 at 11:52 a.m. police arrested an 18 year old Estes Park male who was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a speed contest citation. He was released on a PR bond.

On April 19 at 12:40 a.m. police were called to a disturbance at 600 Moccasin Circle. Upon arrival police arrested a 25

year old male from Estes Park and charged him with third degree assault, domestic violence and second degree criminal trespass against 21 and 24 year old victims. The male was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On April 20 at 8:32 a.m. police responded to 550 Birch Ave. on a report of unsecured trash. On scene a 22 year old female from that address was cited for a violation of the wildlife protection ordinance.

On April 21 at 1:55 a.m. police stopped a speeding driver in the 900 block of Big Thompson Ave. The driver was a 45 year old male from Hannah City, IL who was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se and a speed limit violation.

He was later released to a responsible person.

Rescheduled: Community Yard Sale Due to cold, rainy weather predicted for this weekend, the Community Yard Sale scheduled for this Saturday at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. sponsored by Estes Park Masonic Lodge has been rescheduled. The sale will now take place next Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (weather permitting). On the last Saturday of each month, April through Sep-

tember, Estes Park Masonic Lodge will have an “Outdoor Community Yard Sale” that is open to the public. Spaces can be purchased for $20.00 on the morning of the sale. Space size is 10 ft. x 10 ft. and include one display table and two folding chairs. For additional information call Mike Wold at 577-8585 or send email to: wold9@msn.com.

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Estes Park Mountain Festival Celebrates Arbor Day, Earth Day And Mountain Culture An Estes Park Centennial signature event and community birthday party The community is encouraged to gather at the second annual Mountain Festival April 28 and 29 to celebrate Estes Park's Centennial, as well as Earth Day, Arbor Day and our unique Mountain Culture.

The event is free to the public and takes E ents place at the Estes Park Ev Events 25 Rooft f op Complex, 1125 Rooftop han 50 loWay. More than ions cal organizations als will and individuals upparticipate, supporting land stewory ardship, history and cultural heritage of the Estes Valley.

Friday's activities take place at the Events Com30 a.m. plex from 8:30 until 3 p.m. and will include edugrams on outdoor education educat a ion cational programs and careers, rock climbing, local history and historical characters. Entertainment will include movie screenings and music including nature-themed music, the Estes Park School District choirs, Estes Park first grade choir, and the Ballad of Joel Estes/Michael Estes Dixon. Mayor Todd Jirsa will read an Arbor Day proclamation and Centennial proclamation at approximately 2:15 p.m.

For a complete schedule of activities, please visit www.facebook.com/EPMountainFestival

Saturday's Mountain Festival activities take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Events Complex. Educational programs continue with the addition of tiny house living, Estes Thrives, avalanche safety and Longs Peak Preventative Search and Rescue. Live music continues Saturday, with Cousin Estes, Ran off the Rooster, Chain Station, Stat a ion, as w well as lots of ffamily fa mily fun f n including fu inclu games, interactive animal barn, ffood fo od truc trucks, local craft f brew breweries and more. T The centerpiece of the afternoon will be an Este Estes Park Cente tennial birthda day celebratio tion complete w with cake at aapproximately ap 4 p.m.

Mount Mountain Festival primary sponsors are the Estes E Park School District, the To T wn of Estes Town d its Parks k Ad Parkk and Advisory Board, the Centennial Celebration Team and the Estes Park Environmental Center. Learn more about the Mountain Festival at www.facebook.com/EPMountainFestival Get involved in Estes Park's Centennial, make a secure donation to the KnollWillows legacy project and view the list of donors, merchants and event details at www.estespark100.com. For more information, email the Centennial Celebration Team at estespark100@estes.org.

Come Celebrate 30 Years At The Art Center This Saturday!

The Art Center is alive and well as the longest surviving art gallery in Estes Park, and we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this Saturday, April 29 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please come join us for cake and refreshments. There will be artist demonstrations in weaving, scratchboard, metal embossing and plein air painting. The art center started off with 23 founding members in a variety of media with art education as part of their mission. There are currently 39 participating artists working in media including acrylic, ceramics, charcoal, collage, egg tempera, fiber, gourds, jewelry, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, pyrography, watermedia, and wood. Education

remains an important aspect of the Art Center which continues to offer a variety of art education opportunities throughout the year including Adult and Intergenerational classes and free educational art presentations. Classes, exhibitions and presentations are posted on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com. Class registration can be done online or at the Art Center. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue in lower Stanley Village, above Subway and below Safeway. Again, we invite you to come to the Art Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and join us in celebrating a very special occasion for a very special place.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com Although Macdonald Bookshop has many capital ideas about how to sell books, its name has only one capital letter: the M—followed by an a because it’s named after a Scot. If Ed had been Irish, his name would’ve been McDonald (Mc not Mac), like the hamburger and the old guy who had a farm.

And as possessive as we locals feel about our special independent bookstore, its name is not possessive. There is no apostrophe and no s.

Capital M, no a, small d, no s.

Estes Park’s Macdonald Bookshop is thriving, which gives our small town a greater reason to celebrate national Independent Bookstore Day tomorrow. Many communities that dwarf our village in population haven’t been able to keep their indie bookstores alive. But Macdonald Bookshop, an anchor to our downtown, has been on Elkhorn Avenue, in the same log building, owned by the same family since 1928, and it opens at 8:00 every morning.

That is something to celebrate!

Since this is also the last week of National Poetry Month, I recently spent some time in Macdonald Bookshop checking out the poetry section. I sat in an old cane chair near the rear of the store where I got to hear the romantic tinkle of a bell each time the back door opened and a new customer stepped inside. There, I selected for this column one poem from one book from each of the seven shelves holding 163 poetry books. This was no quick or easy task.

Each poem needed to be short and had to appeal to a broad audience, and there were so many great books to choose from! I read a lot of poetry Sunday afternoon. It ends up there is not enough room to include all seven of my selections, so here is a smaller collection. Several are relatable to folks who live around here: From A Mind of Winter, Poems for a Snowy Season GOOD HOURS by Robert Frost I had for my winter evening walk— No one at all with whom to talk, But I had the cottages in a row Up to their shining eyes in snow.

And I thought I had the folk within: I had the sound of the violin; I had a glimpse through curtain laces Of youthful forms and youthful faces.

I had such company outward bound.

I went till there were no cottages found.

I turned and repented, but coming back I saw no window but that was black.

Over the snow my creaking feet Disturbed the slumbering village street Like profanation, by your leave, At ten o’clock of a winter eve.

From Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Poetry for Young People THE ARROW AND THE SONG I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For, so swiftly it flew, the sight Could not follow it in its flight.

I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where; For who has sight so keen and strong, That it can follow the flight of a song?

Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke; And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.

From Wheeling Motel, Franz Wright Poems GUNTER EICH APOCRYPHA A pretty girl asks For my autograph, delighted! Except it’s her cigarette she wants signed, then lighted. Think of it.

Whenever I do I am for a moment the happiest man.

I have seen my end and it is someone else’s body, breath, strange inspiration.

From On Fire GONE FISHING by Robert MercerNairne Gone fishing, Pole and bait in hand.

Gone wishing, It’s better to sit than stand.

A day of dreams, A day of nothing, A day of cast and pull.

A day of nibbled bait And blissful wait, Of basking in the sun.

Come fishy.

Fishy, come!

I have fed you maggot stew.

To show my wife what I have done – Please!

A little one will do.

And last, from Wendell Berry’s New Collected Poems A DANCE The stepping-stones, once in a row along the slope, have drifted out of line, pushed by frosts and rains.

Walking is no longer thoughtless over them, but alert as dancing, as tense and poised, to step short, and long, and then longer, right, and then left.

At the winter’s end, I dance the history of its weather.

Visit Macdonald Bookshop (capital M, no a, small d, no s) tomorrow to honor the history and future of independent bookstores—especially our independent bookshop. There will be special activities, refreshments, and author visits. “In addition,” they say, “there will be exclusive books and literary items that you can only get on that day. Not before. Not after. Not online.” Sounds fun. See you there.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2017 Sarah Donohoe

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Food, Fun And Dance At 17th Annual Cinco de Mayo “Cinco de Mayo” has become a popular celebration far and wide, but its unique history is not as well known. The event recalls a day in 1862 when French forces attempted to seize the small town of Puebla, Mexico. The Mexican troops, comprised of local farmers and villagers, prevailed against a much stronger invading army, and their unlikely victory inspires pride still to this day. Much like St. Patrick’s Day, “Cinco” has grown into annual tradition enjoyed by many cultures worldwide.

Here in Estes Park, this day also has a proud tradition, now entering its 17th year. Estes Park’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will take place on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s new location is the Pavilion building at the Estes Park Events Complex at Stanley Fairgrounds.

Food will be served from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., with festive music provided by DJ La Tocada. Dancers from Ballet Renaissance will offer a special performance

that evening as part of the festivities. Activities for children will be part of the evening’s festivities.

A portion of the donations received at last year’s “Cinco” went to support Ayana’s Hope, a tuition assistance fund created by Ballet Renaissance. The fund honors Ayana Fernandez Portillo, who died in Estes Park in 2016. Contributions to Ayana’s Hope will help local dance students in need of financial assistance.

Major sponsors for this year’s event are Mountain Home Cafe, Families for Estes, the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, and the Village Thrift Stop. The planners also thank the Town of Estes Park Special Events Department and the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District for their assistance. Note: no alcohol will be served at this family-friendly event.

The public is encouraged to attend on May 5. In addition to food and music, “Cinco” provides an opportunity for all ages to come together in activities, conversation, and civic pride.

Open, Outdoor Acoustic Jam At Coffee On The Rocks On May 5, from 5:30-8:30 at Coffee on the Rocks, come enjoy the first of the monthly, open, acoustic outdoor jams as the sun goes down and the stars come out in this beautiful valley Whether you love to play or just listen--come and relax around the fire pit and pond. Whether the music you play is Bach, Blues, or Bluegrass come and join us. It is informal and friendly and all are welcome!!

Coffee on the Rocks is located by the Big Thompson at 510 Moraine Avenue on the highway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Tasty food and libations are available at the Coffee Shop.

Bring your instruments and your friends, May 5 from 5:30 to 8:30. If it rains we will just move inside and take advantage of the great acoustics.

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EPNRC “Estes Give Back” Program Spotlights Snowy Peaks Winery Making and selling wine, and helping to create a better community in the process?

Sounds like no better way to live! The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center has begun a monthly feature of current Estes Give Back participating businesses and April’s feature is Candice and Erik Mohr, owners of Snowy Peaks Winery.

The Mohrs have been part of the Estes Give Back program since its inception, which was a natural fit considering their well-established commitment to our local nonprofits.

Many of us who engage with nonprofits have seen Snowy Peaks at events and on sponsorship lists. It seems like no matter what organization is hosting a program or fundraiser, bottles of Snowy Peaks wine (often poured by Candice herself) are making an appearance – and being genuinely enjoyed by attendees.

When asked to share where Snowy Peaks chooses back to the community, Candice humbly mentioned only a few of their many donations. “Last year, we teamed up with the Estes Park Library to help celebrate their Centennial. We created a special Library-themed label for two of our wines and renamed them Library White and Library Red, then we gave a portion of the sales of those wines to the Library Foundation. Throughout the year, we donated wine to Library Centennial events including the Hoedown Dinner and to silent auctions to help spread the word about the milestone.”

The library isn’t the only partner for whom Snowy Peaks has created custom wine. “We have paired with the Cultural Arts Council for many years to do a limited edition wine celebrating Plein Air Rockies, with a similar give back program,” Candice said. “We also provide wine for fundraising dinners, reducing costs for the non-profit and sometimes the venue, as is the case when we donate wine for the Restorative Justice dinner at Mama Rose's. Last year, we began a partnership with the Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation to support their new western art show (Windows to the West), by donating and serving wine for all of the events held during that weekend.”

Even when Snowy Peaks isn’t physically pouring wine at an event, they’re showing up in other areas. “On a smaller scale, we donate wine, gift baskets and tasting experiences to many silent auctions held by nonprofits all over the Estes Valley,” she shared. “One of our longest running donations has been to Bright Christmas to support their back-to-school supply drive. We donate backpacks each year so that every child who needs one, gets one.”

EPNRC also honors owner and employee volunteer team as part of the official Give Back contribution. Erik and Candice participate in that way as well.

“We feel it is important to give our time and talents to support the Estes Park Community, I have volunteered at Crossroads Ministries for several years and have served on a few boards and committees,” Candice said.

EPNRC started the program as a way for businesses to show their reinvestment in the community in a more efficient and effective way. Estes Give Back business partners pledge to give 1% of sales to Estes Valley nonprofits through donations of cash, in-kind services/merchandise, and/or employee volunteer time. In return, EPNRC provides program discounts, recognition and tools to help businesses better track gifts and to direct their giving to the causes closest to the business owner’s heart and business mission. Business partner dues support Give Back program administration, as well as EPNRC resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities that enable Estes Valley nonprofits to achieve their goals.

Businesses can participate in Estes Give Back by completing a membership form, also found at www.epnonprofit.org/giveback. There is a $150 annual participation fee that counts toward the 1% donation as well as toward membership to EPNRC. Program benefits include: • A dedicated business webpage on epnonprofit.org, describing community contributions, types of requests granted, types of causes supported, as well as a link to the business website • Pre-built spreadsheet for tracking donations • Donation request forms available online • Business card sized handout for walkin donation seekers • Window decal • Annual recognition at Philanthropy Day celebration in November • Use of Give Back logo for promotional purposes • And much, much more Candice is enthusiastic about the value of the Gives Back program for businesses. “We love what EPNRC does for our community and have tried to find ways to support it since its inception, so getting some direct benefit from that support is a huge bonus for us.” She went on to name several parts of the program that provide that value for Snowy Peaks: “It has been great to have the business cards for our team to be able to direct people seeking donations to our page on the Give Back website. The forms help us keep all the vital information on each nonprofit organized and complete and help us to track our giving. Linking the Philanthropy page of our website to the

Give Back page helps those seeking a donation know exactly what information we need to make a decision, saving all of us time and energy.”

Donation seekers can log on to www.epnonprofit.org, view what participating businesses may contribute, and then apply to the right fit for their needs. Completed applications are sent to the appropriate businesses, where owners and/or managers can review and respond.

Since we asked Candice about the value of the Estes Give Back program for businesses, we thought it was only fair to ask about the program’s value for non-profits and their donation seekers. “One thing I like is that by directing nonprofits to our page at Estes Give Back, it gives them an opportunity to see what EPNRC is doing to help support their mission. If they are

unfamiliar with EPNRC, they can learn about all of the resources available to help them create a stronger organization,” she shared. “We have so many worthy nonprofits working hard to make this a fantastic community to live, work and play in and the stronger they are, the stronger our community is…. Which is good for our family, our employees, our guests and our business. In a community as small as Estes Park, it is easy to see how interconnected we all are and how vital it is that we all seek ways to support each other.

The Give Back program helps make those connections.”

The EPNRC exists to serve and strengthen organizations by offering resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities. Learn more about EPNRC at www.epnonprofit.org.

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The third-annual Windows to the West Prints, giclĂŠes, greeting cards, and other Art Show & Sale will be held June 2-4 at items also will be for sale in the Gift the Estes Park Events Center. The threeShop. day event showcases 200 new pieces of Come to the show, meet with the artists, art by 48 top contemporary Western enjoy their outstanding artwork, and artists, who depict landscapes, wildlife purchase that piece you fall in love with! and traditional lifestyles of the West in Windows to the West artwork is now diverse media and exdisplayed online. pressive styles.

Shop the art, find Most of the artists will more information be at the show, and about the show, and many will be returning buy tickets to the Gala artists, including the online. Visit Win2016 Artists' Choice dowsWestArt.com.

Award winner, Don Windows to the Weller. The show feaWest Art Show & Sale tures almost a dozen is a charitable event new artists, as well as presented by the Estes artwork in new media: Park Western Heralabaster sculpture, itage Foundation, beadwork in Native Inc., a 501(c)(3) orAmerican styles,

ganization, whose scratchboard, and etchmission is to preserve and promote the ings.

Western heritage of the Estes Valley in The show opens Friday evening at 6:00 art, education and culture. pm with a Gala introduction of the The Western Heritage Foundation is artists and their art, accented with live proud to be working with four partners music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine and in presenting the 2017 show: the McGreother refreshments. The Gala also features a silent auction of selected works donated by artists in the show.

Cowboy boots, bustiers, and bolo ties are recommended for the Gala, but not required. Enjoy an evening of Western hospitality and have the first opportunity to

meet the artists and purchase art. gor Ranch Foundation Heritage Camp, The Windows to the West Art Show & the Estes Park Museum Friends & FounSale will continue throughout Saturday dation, the Estes Park Medical Center and Sunday with more live music and Foundation, and Colorado Kids Create, a artist demonstrations. Saturday afterstatewide program promoting art educanoon will feature a one-hour educational tion for children. These four non-profit session that includes an historical survey service organizations are designated as of Western art in the Estes Valley, artist principal recipients of net proceeds from demonstrations, and guidance to the var- the art show, which includes a portion of ious media and styles in the show. all art sales.

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Fiber-Optic Technology: The Best Choice For Estes Valley’s Broadband Project By: Art Hiester For delivering competitively priced, high-speed, high capacity, reliable broadband, fiber-optic technology is the technology of choice now and for the foreseeable future.

Essentially all new data communications construction projects employ fiber-optic technology. Fiber optic technology is used in place of the copper wires historically used for telephone and cable television. In a past meeting of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation’s Competitive Broadband Committee, TDS reported that for all new construction, they use fiber-optic cable.

Even for wireless communications like cell phones, fiber optic technology is generally used everywhere except for the connection between cell phones and cell towers.

Fiber-optic communication is not a new technology; it was invented the 1970s.

However, it has now become the fastestgrowing method for transporting highbandwidth data worldwide. Simply put, optical fiber works very well for transmitting data for bandwidth hungry applications, spanning long distances, ensuring the integrity and network security of the transported data, all relatively inexpensively compared to alternative technologies. These inherent characteristics make optical fiber the ideal technology for broadband Internet connectivity.

No other data transmission medium offers the bandwidth capability of fiber-optic cables. In addition, using recent generations of custom fiber-optic cabling, broadband capacity can be easily upgraded by simply changing a card or installing new equipment at the ends of the fiber optic cable. There is no need to replace the fiber to increase capacity.

Optical-fiber cabling provides an extremely secure transmission medium.

Since fiber-optic cabling does not radiate magnetic fields, there is no way to easily detect the data being transmitted by “listening in” to the electromagnetic signal as is possible with traditional copper-based

Wonderful Book Donations Received To The Editor: Macdonald Book Shop wishes to thank the Estes Park community for their generous donations of children’s books and funds to the Estes Park Learning Place.

The Learning Place had a goal of 100 books, which they have received and exceeded. The count is up to 105 and growing, plus $93.04 in money. If you would like to make a book or monetary donation to help the Learning Place, there is still time. Macdonald Book Shop will have the donation boxes until closing on April 30, 2017. New and slightly used baby books, to books for young adults, are appreciated.

Sincerely, Nicole Macdonald Book Shop

ttransmissions. i i IInformation f ti iis ttransmitted itt d by light confined within the fiber, so it is impossible to intercept the signal without cutting into the fiber. Physically tapping the fiber would take great skill and can be detected using fiber-optic testing equipment.

The Town’s Power and Light division is already installing a fiber-optic line between Estes Park and Allenspark, as part of their “smart grid” program. “Smart grid” will reduce the cost and improve the quality of service within the local power grid. For example, “Smart grid” will improve service by allowing faster location of potential and actual power grid issues. A new fiber-optic line is being constructed from Glen Haven to Estes Park for the same purpose. If the Town decides to play a role in providing broadband services, the broadband fiber would be able to piggyback on the “smart grid” infrastructure.

Some in the Estes Valley community may have wondered why the Town would consider investing in fiber-optic broadband technology when a future technology may make fiber-optic technology obsolete.

Should we wait for the better technology to arrive in the future?

As this article has made clear, fiber optic technology is the technology of choice for broadband delivery now and for the foreseeable future.

IIn the th second d article ti l in i this thi series, i the th capabilities and limitations of some proposed satellite-based broadband technologies will be assessed. For those interested in learning more, a more detailed version of this series appears on the EDC Broadband Committee web page at www.estesparkedc.com/estes-park-broadband Art is a retired Data Communications Software Engineering Project Manager and a member of the Estes Park EDC Competitive Broadband Committee.

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Charities In Final Sales Push For 2017 Duck Race By: B By y: Ri Rita R t DuChateau ta

There’s a cause, a charity or an organization for everyone in this year’s Estes Park Rotary Duck Race. The most difficult challenge may be to choose just one.

When tickets are purchased, either online or in person from one of the 68 groups selected as beneficiaries, the buyer is asked to select a charity. Because volunteers power the Duck Race, $19 of the $20 adoption fee ($21 online) goes to the designated group.

As of April 19, sales were brisk for several charities. Eagle Rock School was leading the flock 16 days before the ducks hit the water. “We are happy to announce that our Duck Race Ticket sales are at the 300 mark,� said Sandy Rivera, Eagle Rock School human resources and administration manager. “We continue to reach out to our family and friends for more sales before Race Day.�

Other groups leading adoption sales totals with 50 or more sold are: Healing Waters Foundation, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip, Estes Park Middle School Choirs, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department. Online sales have been outpacing paper adoption forms this year, an indication that beneficiaries are telling friends and family that buying online is

quick and easy. y Museum: Estes Park Museum Friends Scholarships/Grants: E Estes Park Rotary and Foundation Foundation, Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, Here’s an overview of the 68 charities Nature/Science: Big Thompson Water- Longs Peak Rotary Club, Air Force Assolisted by theme. For a description of any shed Coalition, Estes Valley Land Trust, ciation, Estes Park Lions Club, Kiwanis group, go to www.epduckrace.org, click Rocky Mountain Conservancy, League of Club of Estes Park, Knights of Columbus, on “charities� from the menu on the left side, then click on a charity to follow a link to more information.

Or see the Duck Race Facebook page for posts on individual charities: www.facebook.com/EPDuckRace.

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Sports/Recreation: Estes Park Running Club, Estes Park Junior Golf Veterans: American Legion Post 119, Estes Park Veterans

Monument Voter Education: League of Women Voters Youth Groups: The Hub, Estes Park Cub Scouts, Soaring Eagles 4H. “Our beneficiaries are working hard to sell adoption forms because they rely on Duck Race proceeds for programs, operations, scholarships and grants,� said ‘Big Duck’ Gregg Jurgens. “We are pleased to partner with them and excited to be in the home stretch to May 6.�

MountainAires To Present Unforgettable Melodies

The MountainAires women's chorus will present Unforgettable Melodies on May 7th at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. The ladies will be joined by the amazing Ray Young at the piano, the Uncommon Connection, The Six Hix from the Stix

and more surprises. Come welcome Spring with beautiful music. Admission is free of charge with charitable contributions being gratefully accepted. For questions about the concert or joining the MountainAires, contact Kasey at 970480-5148. See you at the show!

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What’s Your Plan Estes Park?

REACH partners with local stakeholders to help individuals plan for end-of-life

The Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health (REACH) has chosen a new focus for 2017. We are partnering with the Health District of Northern Larimer County, the Estes Valley Library, the Good Samaritan Society, and the Estes Park Medical Center Home Healthcare and Hospice team in order to better address Advance Care Planning in our community. Although much of our attention has been devoted to wellness and improving quality of life, an equally important aspect of health and wellbeing is how we wish to be treated during moments of crisis or toward the ends of our lives. After all, dying is as much a part of our lives as being born, and studies show that one of the primary ways we suffer as we age is with a loss of independence and a subsequent loss of control regarding our care and our environment.

The idea of an Advance Care Plan is to think about and document our wishes before the moment of crisis and also before we potentially lose the ability to provide such input. One conversation now can make all the difference.

Talking about choices and preferences at the end of life can be difficult. Many people do not want to think about themselves or a loved one facing declining health or death. Many others do not know when or where to start or whom to ask for help. Sadly, without planning ahead, individuals and their family members may not know what to do in the face of a serious accident or a diagnosis of a terminal disease. Fortunately, there are resources to help individuals and families in making their end-of-life wishes heard.

Over the next several months, there will be local opportunities here in Estes Park such as lectures, discussions, and book clubs to explore the issues surrounding Advance Care Planning and end of life care. In addition, with volunteers from the multiple Estes Park stakeholders mentioned above, a local Advance Care Planning Team is being formed and trained to individually guide adults, 18 years or older, in understanding end-oflife choices and documenting their own preferences.

The individual sessions in this community initiative will include free one-onone support in creating Advance Care Plans that represent what is important to each person. Discussions will focus upon: • Sharing individual values and wishes with loved ones • Putting plans in into writing and sharing them with family members and physicians • Understanding life-sustaining treatments • Navigating treatment options if diag-

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nosed with a life-limiting illness The Estes Park Advance Care Planning Team will also aid individuals in updating existing plans, notarizing necessary documents, and distributing Advance Care Plans to local health agencies.

Approximately one third of Larimer County adults have completed their advance care directives. Only one third of those have discussed their wishes with their health-care providers. Our hope is that with the addition of the above resources and with a robust discussion within our community regarding these issues, we will see a significant increase in the percentage of individuals who have thought about these aspects of their care, have documented their wishes, and have provided such information and plans to their primary care providers.

Our vision is that Advance Care Planning becomes a natural and expected part of care in our community and that adults feel comfortable discussing their end-of-life wishes, understand their medical care options, and express their values with their loved ones and medical providers, thus ensuring that medical directives are available when they are needed.

As REACH is a collaborative endeavor by the three medical clinics in Estes Park (Estes Park Medical Group, Timberline Medical Clinic, and Salud Family Health Center) we are intending to clinically track the percentage of adults in our community who have Advance Care Planning documents entered into their medical charts. We intend to share this information within the community and will provide updates as the initiative progresses.

Funding is being provided by the Colorado Health Foundation, with additional contributions from the Health District of Northern Larimer County, REACH, the Estes Park Medical Center, the Estes Valley Library, and the Good Samaritan Society.

We will soon be announcing appointment times for individual planning sessions at the Estes Valley Library. To see more about the Northern Larimer County initiative, visit their website at www.larimeradvancecare.org.

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Stuffed animals have long provided security to both children and children at heart. Estes Park Medical Center will host its third annual animal clinic on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 9 am to 12 noon at Estes Park Medical Center. This year will feature the Mountain Moose Clinic.

Children attending the event will receive a free Mountain Moose and a goody bag at this free, fun and interactive clinic.

The clinic is designed to familiarize children with the hospital, clinics, and medical equipment by treating and caring for their animal through a series of screenings that allow health care workers to provide a checkup. The clinic teaches children that doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are here to help them feel better. Each child’s moose may get stitches, a shot, a bandage, or an x-ray depending on the diagnosis. Each moose will also be weighed, measured and have their blood pressure taken. After it is all done, each furry friend will receive a certificate of good health to take home.

The Mountain Moose Clinic is open to children ages 3 through 10 years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Healthy

snacks and fun will also be served. Medical fears will disappear as the Mountain Moose undergo a full “furry” checkup.

Checkups are free for the patients and their young parents with the goal to help kids think of a trip to the hospital as more of a “moosely easy” event.

For more information, email kaberg22 yahoo.com.

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Paving The Way To The Future Estes Park Museum Collections & Research Facility The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is raising $1M to build a new Museum Collection & Research Facility (located on the current property, 200 Fourth Street). The building will house more than 30,000 locally historic artifacts with room for the general public and staff to examine and study the archives and artifacts. One avenue to fundraise for this important community resource is through the sales of paver stones etched with text and art. The eight by eight inch pavers can be designed by individuals, families, groups, organizations, and business owners

with a lasting quote or memory.

If you are interested in supporting this Congratulations and thank you to Merry and Ford Nielson who purchased special project, please visit the following website to review the facility plans and an etched paver and are actively supdownload a paver order form: porting the Estes Park Museum Friends build the much-needed Collections & www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org/ Research Facility. collections-and-research-building. “We bought this paver to support the Or visit the Museum at 200 Fourth Museum and to honor our grandchilStreet. Staff can also answer questions by dren and great grandchildren.� – Merry telephone at 970-586-6256. and Ford Nielsen

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Dorothy Scott Gibbs To Be Honored At Friends Of The Museum Event

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation is hosting their annual membership meeting on Sunday, May 7 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the American Legion Hall, located at 850 N. St. Vrain Avenue on Highway 7.

The program will begin with social time featuring light food and refreshments.

The Friends & Foundation board will present a program titled, “What’s Up with the Friends?� The evening’s entertainment will feature a vintage skit from Estes Park’s own history. Titled “Cabaret Night at the Elkhorn Lodge,� this humorous pantomime is based on an actual 1914 comedy cabaret described in the memoirs of Eleanor Hondius.

The May 7 event is open to all current members of the Museum Friends organization. Anyone who is not currently a Friends member is encouraged to attend by purchasing a membership at the welcome table. Annual membership levels begin at just $30 per year for individuals, or $50 for a family level.

Among the highlights of Thursday’s program will be the presentation of the 2017 Pioneer Award. This year’s recipient is Dorothy Scott Gibbs, whose family has deep roots in both Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

It was Dorothy’s grandfather, Ewing C. Scott, a U.S. Congressman from Kansas, who had built the now historic cabin known as Scottage. Still there today, Scottage is located between the Moraine Park Museum and the William Allen White Cabin. “Grandpa Scott and Mr. White were good friends,� Dorothy notes, “both Kansas newspapermen.�

The family spent many summers in Estes Park and Moraine Park. And with the family growing to include many grandchildren, Dorothy’s parents purchased land along Devil’s Gulch. As the

Park Service was constructing the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, sev-eral cabins were condemned on what was the old High Drive. “My parents bought one of them for $500,� Dorothy recalls, “and had it moved right down Elkhorn Avenue in the middle of the night, and put it on the land where we live now.�

After the death of Dorothy’s father, her mother returned to live in Estes Park for 27 years. After Dorothy’s mother’s death in 1993, Dorothy and her husband, the late George Gibbs, continued the family legacy by moving into that home. George and Doro-thy became longtime Rocky Mountain National Park volunteers, each earning the honor of over 2000 hours commemorated at Rocky’s headquarters.

Dorothy now has over 4000 hours of volunteer time contributed to the Park. “The Elk Bugle Corps was great fun,� says Dorothy, “but working at Bear Lake topped it all.�

In her career, Dorothy earned her Master’s Degree in French from the University of Virginia, becoming a teacher of French, German, and Latin. In 1984, she founded the Arthur Rackham Society, which honors the acclaimed illustrator of such classics as “Peter Pan� and “The Wind in the Willows.� Dorothy remains President Emeritus of the Society.

Friends of Dorothy Scott Gibbs are encouraged to join her for this presentation of the 2017 Pioneer Award at approximately 6:00 p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend this portion of the evening.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, special projects and events.

More information on the organization is available by visiting www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org

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Estes Park Museum Encourages Community To Attend Mountain Festival This Saturday

The Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth Street, will be closed on Saturday, April 29 because staff will represent the Museum with a booth and will be contributing to the Centennial-themed actives at The Estes Park Mountain Festival at the Estes Park Events Complex at 1125 Rooftop Way from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and celebrate mountain heritage and the Town’s 100th birthday. Regular hours will resume on Sunday.

Saturday’s Mountain Festival activities include presentations of/about tiny house living, Estes Thrives, avalanche safety, and Longs Peak Preventative Search and Rescue. There will be live music by Michael Estes Dixon, Ran Off the Rooster, and Chain Station. Plus, family fun with games, an interactive animal barn, food trucks, local craft breweries and more. The centerpiece of the afternoon will be an Estes Park Centennial birthday celebration complete with cake at approximately 4 p.m.

Mountain Festival primary sponsors are the Estes Park School District, the Town of Estes Park and its Parks Advisory Board, the Centennial Celebration Team and the Estes Park Environmental Center. Learn more about the Mountain Festival at www.facebook.com/EPMountainFestival.

The Estes Park Museum conducts activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Admission is free. More Museum news is available at www.facebook.com/EstesParkMuseum

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Model Railroaders May Meeting On Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library, the Estes Valley Model Railroaders will be meeting. Our meetings are open to anyone who has an interest in any and all the facets of trains and model railroading. This month’s program will be on Hometown Railroads of our club members. Our presenter, Hugo Ehret, will focus on railroads around St Louis, i.e. GM&O, Illinois Central, Terminal Railroad, L&N. Estes Valley Model Railroaders share information on train trips, help each other with layouts, enjoy social time discussing new ideas in model railroading, and encourage each other in

their interest in this hobby. Anyone interested may join us for a social evening of fun, entertainment and information.

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Quota Club Thanks All For A Wonderful Taste Of Estes To The Editor: The Quota Club of Estes Park would like to say Thank You to all who helped make the 33rd Annual

Quotarians Taste of Estes a huge success. It was heartening to receive the generosity of the YMCA of the Rockies and our sponsors, and the participation of our esteemed restaurants, hardworking Quota Club members, ticket sellers and many community members who attended to enjoy food and fellowship.

The money raised helps to fund a variety of Quota Club community projects here in Estes Park. These projects include the Loan Closet at the hospital, Student Grants, Hearing and Speech, Service to Youth, Service to Elderly, and many others.

Thank you, PARTICIPATING

RESTAURANTS! (in alphabetical order) – Baba's Burgers, Chelito's Mexican Restaurant, Chicago's Best, Cinnamon's Bakery, Claire's on the Park, Cousin Pat's

Blues Brewery, The Other Side Restaurant, Peppers Mexican Grill, Rock Cut Brewing Co., The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Snowy Peaks Winery, Starbucks Coffee, Sweet Basilico Café, The Taffy Shop, Tavern 1929 at Marys Lake Lodge, Waterfront Grille, The Wild Rose Food & Spirits Co., and the YMCA of the Rockies.

Thank you, SPONSORS! – A la Carte, Animal Medical Center of Estes Park, Bank of Colorado, Bank of Estes Park, Coldwell Banker Estes Village

Pub & Grill, The Dunraven Inn, Ed's Cantina & Grill, The Egg & I, Estes Park Brewery, Fajita Rita's, Himalayan Curry and Kebob, Hunter's Chophouse, Kind Coffee, Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill, El Mex-Kal, La Mexicana, Latitude 105 (to open soon), Mountain Home Café, Notchtop Bakery And Café, Oskar Participating Restaurants Blues Grill, Oskar Properties, Ltd., Colorado Life Magazine, Dr. & Mrs. B.T. Gardner, Estes Park News, MMAC Monthly, RE/MAXPeggy Lynch Team, State Farm- Susan Fereday, Stein & Associates, CPA, PC, The Old Church Shops, and US Bank.

We appreciate the help of ticket sellers A La Carte, Estes Park News, Macdonald Book Shop and The Visitor Center.

Thank you to the paramedic crew who brought out the new ambulance and stayed to interact with our guests.

Finally, we extend gratitude to our Quota Club members and additional volunteers who worked hard to support guests and restaurants, and those Quotarians who offered their time, money and unique talents in creating artwork.

This event wouldn’t happen without you!

We give special thanks to Mama Rose’s for displaying the artwork prior to The Taste.

The many things Quota Club does for this community would not be possible without the generous support of our community. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as we did. Please join

us again next year!

In gratitude, Audrey Innes and Cindy Morgan, CoChairs, Taste of Estes

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Estes Park Centennial 2017 Across The Divide GeoTour

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On Monday, May 1st, the 2017 Across the Divide GeoTour, featuring “Estes Park at 100� will go live. This 3rd Centennial GeoAdventure is an outdoor treasure hunt using a GPS unit or smart phone and satellite technology to locate geocaches, many of which are hidden containers with a log sheet to sign your name. The GeoTour has caches in Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake and prizes are awarded for finding 10 in either Grand Lake or Estes Park (collectible wooden coins), 25 (trackable pathtags) or 54 (trackable geocoins).

Anyone can geocache! People of all ages and walks of life enjoy geocaching. It’s a great outdoor activity for individuals, families with kids, friends, and retirees.

Geocaching leads you to explore places you wouldn’t normally see and to places everyone must see.

There are many different sizes and types of geocaches. The simplest is a container with a log sheet for you to sign. The size may range from a large ammo can to a small film canister or even a magnetic “nano� cache. Most will be camouflaged to blend in and can be well hidden or be in plain sight. Many of the small & medium containers will also have fun SWAG to exchange, too. Log your finds online and tell your story of finding the cache. You can even post a photo with your log.

On this year’s GeoTour, there are a collection of different types of caches and finding these caches will take you to some of the best sites in the area. There are Traditional Caches which are right where the coordinates say they will be, and Multi-Caches which have two or more stages, sending you to different places before you find the “final� geocache. In Rocky Mountain National Park, with “Leave No Trace� values, you will find Virtual Caches with no container, where you see something special and have to answer questions about the location, and Earth Caches where you will have a bit of a geology lesson and have questions to answer.

Pick up your free Passport, with the caches listed and "How-To" tips, at the Estes Park Visitors Center or the Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce. The Passports are also available in brochure racks

in the Estes Park area, at many local businesses. You can also download your Passport by visiting www.geocaching.com/play/geotour/acro ss-the-divide or at www.visitestespark.com/geocaching, www.grandlakechamber.com/geocache, or www.rockymountainnationalpark.com/t hings-do/geocaching. Set up your free account at www.geocaching.com, look up the caches on the map, and then “Get Out and Play!� Remember to log your finds at geocaching.com and pick up your prizes at the Visitors Center in each town!

The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble will be presenting a spring ring on Friday, April 28th. The concert will start at 7:00 p.m., Rocky Mountain Church, 451 Promontory Drive. The concert is free.

There will be a cookie and punch reception following the concert. The Ensemble will be ringing a wide variety of music from a Lennon and McCartney classic to a timeless piece from Metro-GoldwynMayer that may have you singing about the weather. A traditional Celtic piece will be accompanied by our own flautist, Leslie Conley. Several original handbell compositions will be performed. You will also hear a lovely arrangement of The Prayer. The Estes Valley Handbell En-

semble will also get into the “spirit� of our spring concert by ringing Spirit Song, Spirit Wind and Con Spirito. After the concert, you will have an opportunity to ring some bells and chat with members of the ensemble.

The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble is directed by Lynn Patten. The members of the Ensemble are Leslie Conley, LoAnne Forschmiedt, Tonya Francis, Ann-Marie Judson, Linda Patten, Carol Smith, Laura Trump, Rachelle Washburn and Anna Weddle. We would like to thank Rocky Mountain Church for donating the use of its facility as a community service the Estes Valley and to The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble.

May 2017

Wendy Austin, MD CARDIOLOGY

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

Sarah Bair, MD

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD

Collin Carpenter, MD

DERMATOLOGY

EAR, NOSE, THROAT

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Michael Eddy, MD

Abby Emdur, MD

Patrick Green, MD

Gerald McIntosh, MD

Anne Lassiter, PA

Lawrence Meredith, MD

UROLOGY

ENT

CARDIOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

SLEEP DISORDERS

NEUROLOGY

Krishna Murthy, MD

Mark Neagle, MD

George Phillips, MD

Michael Prochoda

Matthew Pouliot, DO

Matt Sorensen, MD

Chad Stoltz, MD

Lewis Strong, MD

Scott Taylor, DPM

Leslie Winter, MD

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

PAIN MANAGEMENT

ONCOLOGY

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Allergy / Asthma Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dermatology

Sarah Bair, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD 970-667-3116

221-2100

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Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

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Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

Dermatology Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

Neurology

Oncology

Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

Pain Management

Anne Lassiter, PA-C 970-224-9102

Neurospine

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

Lee Nelson, MD 303-938-5700

Colin Carpenter, MD 970-495-0506

Leslie Winter, MD 720-494-3120

Ophthalmology

Podiatry

Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG

(970) 577-4408

Gastroenterology Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

Sleep Disorders

Gerald McIntosh, MD Matt Sorensen, MD 970-482-4373 970-493-6337

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

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DOES ANYONE CARE? Long ago, King David, at a time when his soul was at a low ebb said, “I look to the right, and I look to the left. No man cares for my soul!� We have all likely shared his feeling of abandonment at times when we struggle and no one seems to be there for us.

This was certainly the way a young man felt as he drove across the wide-open spaces of Wyoming. His car suddenly shuddered, then ground to a halt. He coasted to the side of the road and opened the hood. Seeing the smoke billowing from his engine, he realized that there was no way that he could get it running again, not without help. He left the hood raised and stood beside the car, hoping someone would stop to assist or offer a ride. As the hours went by and none of the few cars that passed stopped, he climbed into his car, wrote a short note, retrieved a gun from under the seat, and took his life. His note, found later, said simply, “I can’t go on living in a world that doesn’t care!�

All of us, as we struggle with burdens or problems, probably feel like ‘no one cares’, at times. Long ago I heard a girl say, “Nobody loves me, and my hands are cold!� The callusedsounding response she got was: “God loves you, and you can sit on your hands!� Those words are seldom comforting, when we, or someone we love, is hurting, or in trouble. We want someone to ‘hold those cold hands’. David certainly did. The young man in Wyoming certainly did. As do we all, at times. Let me tell you about someone who, seemingly always, wanted someone to ‘hold his family’s hands.’ I was working with church comprised of a hundred-twenty-five families. One family had a family member that demanded a great deal of care for ongoing physical discomfort. They constantly asked other families to help by staying with their son to help him with various aspects of his care. Many Christians did. But it never was enough. The family continually complained that ‘people just don’t care’, although they had received more support than anyone in the church. One day after hearing their complaint one more time, I took our membership list and considered each family.

(Those of you that know me know that I like to draw lines with colored markers.) I went through the list. I drew a yellow mark through each family that had some physical or health challenge.

There were many. Next I drew a pink mark through those who had recently lost a loved one or had one on the brink of dying. Blue marked each family that was dealing with relationship problems‌ marital, parenting, etc. Another color designated those whose jobs were in jeopardy or non-existent, whose livelihood was in grave danger. When I was done with the one hundred plus families, only three were unmarked. I grieved at the challenges being faced by our good families. After some prayer time, I tucked the sheet into my shirt pocket and carried it with me. One day I ran into my “Poor us!â€? and “No one cares!â€? friend. And he started in. I said, “Let me show you something,â€? and I pulled out the sheet. I explained what I had done, what each color represented, and then said, “How many of these people have you even thought about or cared enough about to offer to help?â€?

He was stunned. He said, “I never imagined they were hurting.â€? I said, “Now you know. And now you know why they haven’t been able to put ‘your family’s challenge’ at the top their list. They have troubles of their own‌and you are simply adding to them.â€? He changed.

What about us? Jesus said, the ‘great’ people are those who ‘serve’, rather than demand that others ‘serve’ them. Are you one of His ‘great’ people? God help us be.

Bob

Mother’s Day Luncheon At The Estes Park Senior Center The annual Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held at noon on Friday, May 12 at Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Advanced tickets are required and should be purchased by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Catering for all Occasions has planned a menu of apricot chicken, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, and cream puffs.

Town of Estes Park employees from various departments will provide table service.

The cost per ticket is $5 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $7 for non-members. All the ladies in attendance will receive free flowers, com-

pliments of the Town of Estes Park Senior Services Division and Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Bring a friend, neighbor, or meet new people—it’s a great social event and everyone is encouraged to attend.

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

Self-Care Massage For Healthy Living, Beauty And Longevity

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering a two-part class series on Self-Care Massage for Healthy Living, Beauty, and Longevity. Participants will enjoy simple, yet healing, chair movements, stretches, acupressure point massage, and meridian massage techniques.

Classes will take place on Tuesdays, May 16 and 23, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The cost for the two-part series is $20 for current members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $26 for non-members. There is a minimum of six participants required for the series.

Register at the Senior Center by Tuesday, May 9 with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park.

Xiang, the instructor for the series, is a certified Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation instructor and healer. She has been teaching individuals and groups since 2001 and continues to advance her studies in the Daoist self-healing arts. According to Xiang, “Being proactive, achieving quality longevity, joy, and prosperity are aspects of life that Daoism teaches and strives to achieve.�

Xiang describes the class series: “For thousands of years, self-massage has been used as a means to stay healthy and beautiful. Self-care massage is easy and relaxing; massage away muscular tension from your face and body to promote increased blood circulation and healing from the inside out. Benefits may include increased joint flexibility, relief from arthritis, bursitis, back problems, insomnia, improved immune system, emotional uplift, and so much more.�

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or stop by the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Salud Family Health CentersMay Is Melanoma Skin Cancer Detection And Prevention Month

AARP ElderWatch: Top Five Scams In Colorado The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is collaborating with the AARP Foundation to present a free program about the top five scams currently affecting Coloradans. The program will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Please call or stop by the Senior Center to sign up.

Presenter Mark Fetterhoff is a Senior Program Specialist for the AARP Foundation in Denver. He has worked on education and outreach to older adults for over ten years. Mark currently works with a crew of dedicated volunteers to address thousands of inquiries each month about fraud, scams, and financial exploitation as part of the AARP Fraud Watch Network and AARP Foundation ElderWatch Programs.

According to Mark, “Research from the Federal Trade Commission shows that individuals who talk with others when they receive questionable requests for money are less likely to incur financial loss than those who don’t talk about the experiences.”

Join Mark for an interactive, conversational presentation to learn about the current top five scams affecting Coloradans.

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

Sunny warm weather is just around the corner, and Estes Valley residents will be outside hiking, biking and fishing. But all of those outdoor activities pose a threat to your skin's health, particularly in Colorado where risks are even greater due to 300+ days of sunshine, active outdoor lifestyles, and high ambient ultraviolet (UV) due to altitude.

Melanoma, or cancer of the skin, is one of the most common kinds of cancer. The good news? Skin cancer can almost always be cured when it's found and treated early.

Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a primary risk factor for melanoma. While UV rays are something that should be guarded against year round, the summer season requires extra precautions. An obvious but important way to limit your exposure to UV light is to avoid being outdoors in direct sunlight during the middle of the day when UV light is the strongest.

For people enjoying the outdoors, wearerans at a special cer- ing wrap-around sunglasses and a wide emony where every- brim hat as well as clothing which covers one is invited to per- arms and legs offer the best overall protecsonally participate in tion from harmful UV rays. history - the inspiraOne of the biggest misconceptions among tional Sunday morn- outdoor lovers is the need to only use a ing send-off. Please sunscreen with a high sun protection factor join us 7:00-8:00 a.m. (SPF) one time, with no need to reapply. In in the Embassy fact, we do not need sunscreen with a Suites Convention higher than 30 to 40 SPF. However, it is im-

Honoring Our WWII, Korean, Vietnam And Purple Heart Veterans It is the mission of Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) to send as many Northern Colorado veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and any recipients of the Purple Heart to Washington D.C. to visit their memorials, absolutely free of charge. So far, HFNC has sent at total of 2,165 veterans to Washington DC with 265 scheduled to take the trip this year.

The next trip for Honor Flight Northern Colorado will be May 7-8, and 123 veterans are signed on to go. Each flight costs some $130,000. Sixty-three "guardians," including medical personnel, will accompany the veterans and each donates a tax deductible $800, which becomes "seed" money for Northern Colorado Honor Flight.

This year, in honor of Estes Park’s Centennial, the 18th trip to be taken by the Northern Colorado Honor Flight has been named in honor of Estes Park. This honor was also bestowed on Estes due to the fact that our very own Honor Flight committee has raised an amazing $100,000 for Honor Flight, sending 77 veterans from Estes Park alone. That is quite an accomplishment to be proud of.

Members of the Honor Flight committee have announced that on this trip, Estes Park residents Gary and Kris Hazelton and Dallas Maurer will be guardians for several veterans and they would like to invite anyone who would like to join them on their send-off in the early morning hours of May 7. Past Honor Flight participants and WWII veterans Bob Brunson, Vern Mertz and Jim White and other veterans will gather at Good Sams at 5:30 a.m. and the group will caravan to the Embassy Suites in Loveland where they will join other vet-

Center at Interstate 25 and Crossroads Boulevard. At 8 a.m. the 123 veterans and 63 guardians will board busses to DIA for their special trip and will be escorted by 50-100 motorcyclists from The Patriot Guard. On the trip to DIA, fire trucks and public supporters will line the overpasses and frontage roads, cheering and waving the American Flag. At the Signature Air termial at DIA there will be another short ceremony while preparing to board the plane and military personnel from Buckley Field will assist in the boarding process.

Upon arrival in Baltimore, the plane is greeted with a water cannon salute from a fire engine and as the veterans enter the terminal, they are greeed with more fanfare from National Honor Flight volunteers, airport personnel and the general public. In the evening, there is a banquet in their honor at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel and a welcoming keynote address from a military dignitary. The following morning, the veterans and guardians board buses for a trip to visit the memorials in Washington DC that were built in their honor.

Join us in recognizing the men and women who selflessly sacrificed, fought valiantly and earned those victories to ensure that today we still live in the greatest country in the world.

For more information or to make a donation go to www.honorflightnortherncolorado.org.

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portant to reapply frequently (every two hours if sweating). It is especially important to remember to apply sunscreen to the nose and ears.

About 60 percent of melanomas come from preexisting moles. One of the methods that doctors recommend as a self-check for melanoma is the ABCDE test. Moles that have one half different from the other half, or are ASMMETRICAL (A), or have an irregular or poorly defined BORDER (B), or vary in COLOR (C), or have a DIAMETER (D) larger than the size of a pencil eraser, or EVOLVE (E) in size, shape, color or any other trait, should be examined immediately by a doctor.

The Salud Estes Park Clinic will be offering free skin cancer screenings on May 9 and 10 in the afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 both days. Anyone can make an appointment - you just need to call.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive.

To schedule an appointment call 970-4840999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

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

EVENTS

May 2: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Apr. 28 – May 5, 2017

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Apr. 28-29: Estes Park Mountain Festival. Live music, games, food & drink. Estes Park Events Complex.

Fri. 8:30am-3pm, Sat. 11am-5pm

May 2: Lip Sync Battle. The Wheel Bar. 10:30pm May 4: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

Apr. 28-29: Comedy Weekend with an Edge. Last Comic Standing winner and guest comedians. The Stanley. 8pm

Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1206.

May 4: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

May 2-4: Spring Bird Walk. Cub Lake Trailhead. 8-9:30am

May 4: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Apr. 29-30: Bear Necessities Beaver Meadows VC. 10:30am

Apr. 29: Healthy Kids Day. Family event with activities. Open to the public.

YMCA of the Rockies. 11am-4pm May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

Family fun with live music. Estes Park Events Complex. 5:30-9pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Apr. 28: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Apr. 28: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Apr. 28: Leif Whittaker/Tom Hornbein.

Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7-9pm Apr. 28-29: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Apr. 28-29: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Apr. 29: Independent Bookstore Day. Macdonald Book Store. 10am-6pm Apr. 29: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Apr. 29: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm Apr. 30: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic Brunch. The Other Side. 10am-1pm Apr. 30: Jon Pickett. Acoustic Brunch.

The Rock Inn. 11am-2pm Apr. 30: Estes Valley Chamber Singers. Choral. The Stanley. 2pm Apr. 30: Sheffield Sunday Supper.

The Stanley. Reservations. 4pm Apr. 30: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

May 5: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm May 5: Open Music Jam. Coffee on the Rocks. 5:30-8:30pm

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for details: 970-586-3262.

May 5: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Apr. 29: North with the Spring: Bird Migration. 8am-4:30am

May 5: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam. Inkwell & Brew. 7-9pm

May 5: 100 Years of Environmental Change in RMNP. 8:30am-4:30pm

May 5: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm May 5: Wood Belly. Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 9pm

EXHIBITS

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

Apr. 29: Art Center 30th Anniversary Celebration. Art Center of EP. 2-4pm

LECTURES

May 5: First Friday Art Groove. Fine Art. Throughout the Village. 5-8pm

Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Mon. & Wed. at 5:30pm Sat. at 9am.

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café Sun., Wed. & Sat. Weaving Demos.

Upper Level Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Apr. 28: Learning to Use Our Heart Brain. Estes Park Yoga. 6:30-7:30pm Apr. 30: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 1:30- 3:30pm Apr. 30: History & Nature Talk. Rams Horn Resort. 5-6pm May 2: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm May 5: Community Yoga. Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm

UPCOMING EVENTS May 6: Safety Fair. Estes Park Events Complex. Family activities & free lunch.

10am-2pm May 6: Estes Park Duck Race & Festival. Bond Park activities 8am, Activities at Nicky’s 11am with Duck Drop at 1pm May 13: Estes Park Mountain Music Festival. Bluegrass fundraiser. Estes Park Events Complex. 12-9pm May 19-21: Vintage Market Days. Art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, etc. EP Events Complex. Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

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It Takes A Village To Raise A Child EVICS extends a big thank you to the community for celebrating and recognizing young children and families during various Month of the Young Child events in April. Pictured below are some of the community leaders and children who participated in our Wagon Roll Day at the Estes Valley Public Library on April 15. Also pictured is Mayor Todd Jirsa reading the Town Proclamation to children and their parents at the monthly EVICS Family Night on April 20.

A portion of the proclamation reads: “….children are our most precious resource and hope for the future, and the early years are a particularly critical stage of children’s development – a time when children’s attitudes and beliefs about learning, problem solving, and personal capabilities are forming at their deepest roots.

“The document also calls attention to “the need for quality early childhood care and education for all young chil-

dren and families within our community.”

A sincere thank you to all supported the Month of the Young Child: Mayor Todd Jirsa, Administrator Frank Lancaster, Town Trustees Patrick Martchink and Cody Walker, School Board member Laura Case, Business Owners John and Peggy Lynch, Estes Valley Library staff, EVICS volunteers, Estes Park News, Poppy’s Restaurant, and others.

Fajita Rita’s Benefit For Ayana’s Hope Join EVICS for

Grab your light saber and be a force for children by supporting EVICS on Giving Back Thursday at Poppy’s Pizza & Grill or Mama Rose’s.

25% of proceeds from the day go to support family and early childhood resources for the Estes Park community through EVICS programming.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVICS AT 586-3055

Saturday, May 6 at 3 p.m., immediately following the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race, Fajita Rita’s will host a special event benefiting Ayana’s Hope, the new Memorial tuition assistance endowment fund that Ballet Renaissance is establishing to honor Ayana Fernandez Portillo. Ayana was a Ballet Renaissance ballerina duckie who lost her life in a tragic accident here in Estes last March (2016). The fund will provide tuition assistance to particularly committed students here in our local community, who wish to study ballet but might not otherwise be able to do so.

To date supporters in our community, as well as others out of state, have raised $7880 in charitable donations to the fund, leaving Ballet Renaissance only $2120 away from the $10,000 needed to open the fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.

The event will feature a special presentation to Ayana’s parents, who will be in attendance, with other members of Ayana’s family, as guests of honor. Indi-

viduals who have made charitable contributions to the fund will also be invited and publicly acknowledged for their generosity and support.

Fajita Rita’s will be generously donating 25% of all food and beverages purchased during the event, to Ayana’s Hope.

All are welcome.

Fajita Rita’s is currently owned by Bishwa Bir Lama and Viktoryia Smatryskaya, who also own Hunter’s Chop House, along with brothers Dinesh and Mahesh Shakya, who also own Pho Thai.

The owners, working together with restaurant supervisor, Bipul Uprety, hold a vision for Fajita Rita’s as a place where people can gather for fresh food, good conversation, and at times, live music.

The restaurant has already lined up several bands for the summer. Their decision to support Ayana’s Hope stems from a desire to give back to the community here in beautiful Estes Park, which they describe as a very safe, quite, happy and welcoming place.

Fajita Rita’s is located at 1560 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. For more information about Ballet Renaissance or to make a tax deductible charitable contribution toward Ayana’s Hope, please visit www.balletren.org or contact Ballet Renaissance at: 970-480-7697 or www.balletren.org.

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Mike Dwyer, Award Winning Bronze Sculptor Is Also Estes Park Pika Artist

The Pikas in the Park activity is almost ready to launch. The Town is holding a donor appreciation kick-off scavenger hunt next week and after that, the hunt for pikas will start for the general public!

This unique permanent interactive scavenger hunt will be both a fun and educational experience for individuals and families alike.

According to pika artist Mike Dwyer, “Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator for Estes Park, came up with the idea for "Pikas in the Park" last summer. I was then commissioned by the Town of Estes Park last fall to sculpt the 12 bronze pikas, each one a different composition, being its own unique sculpture.”

Mike continued, “A fun aspect of the pikas is that they all have names. The Town of Estes Park chose the 12 names for the pikas.

The names were taken from historical Estes Park figures. (See chart at right).”

Mike added, “After the Pikas in the Park interactive scavenger hunt is officially

launched as part of the Estes Park 100 year celebration next week, there could be opportunities to add more bronze pikas to the program in the future.”

Mike Dwyer, wildlife sculptor from Loveland, envisioned sculpting the 12 Pika's doing what pikas do in their natural Colorado Rocky Mountain habitat.

The pikas were sculpted climbing rocks, gathering grass, barking, running, sitting, and taking a nap.

Mike Dwyer is an award winning bronze sculptor of wildlife and children who creates beautiful and unique and interactive bronze sculptures.

Mike began expressing his love for birds and nature at an early age by carving waterfowl and songbirds out of wood. His medium eventually evolved into bronze sculpting which has allowed him to add a whole new dimension to his work. His limited edition bronze sculptures range from very detailed Bald Eagles to smooth elegant Mourning Doves and lifelike

sculptures of children interacting with nature. His eye for anatomy, balance and flow are evident in each sculpture. Living in Loveland has enabled Mike to learn the whole process of the "lost wax" method of bronze sculpting and is involved in the completion of each sculpture. Mike's pieces can be found in private collections and public settings throughout the United States and Australia. He has been honored with People's Choice Awards and Juror's Awards for his beautiful lifelike sculptures and detailed work. In addition to his existing work being available, Mike is also available to do commission work.

Watch next week’s EP News for more information about the Pikas in the Park scavenger hunt and keep your eyes peeled for these cute little creatures, all around town.

For more information about Mike Dwyer, contact him through his website at www.mikedwyersculptures.com

Mountain Music Festival May 13 To Benefit Estes Park School Music Programs

The Estes Park Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, May 13 at the Estes Park Events Complex will be a first annual bluegrass extravaganza featuring national and local bands and fun for everyone.

The festival is running from 12 – 9 p.m., plenty of time to enjoy lots of great music. Headlining bands include Front Country, a national touring band from San Francisco who has won competitions at Rocky Grass as well as Telluride. The festival will also feature Rapidgrass, a Colorado front range favorite, and Bonnie and the Clydes, with their own special Rocky Mountain Country Soul.

Chain Station’s bluegrass picking will get you up on the dance floor, as will Monocle, with their roots music revival.

Wrapping up the line-up is Estes Park’s own Bella Betts and Will Thomas, blue-

grass prodigies extraordinaire.

The event is a fundraiser for the Estes Park School District music programs, including the state champion marching band, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the 5th grade band and choir, as well as the elementary music program.

Tickets are available online at the Rock Inn, EP High School, and Macdonald Book Shop or go to www.epmmf.org for tickets as well as information on all the bands and sponsors. Lodging packages are coming soon, so make it a weekend getaway and soak up all the fun!

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Voting Begins May 1 For One Book One Valley Finalists Voting season is about to begin. The Estes Valley Library is inviting the community to help decide the 2017 One Book One Valley selection, with the featured title to be showcased this fall in book discussions and special events. The event is the major literary and reading event for the year, celebrating the joy of books and their capacity for civic dialogue and creativity.

The winning title will be announced this summer, with several hundred copies made available for distribution through the community. Library cardholders may cast their vote, beginning Monday, May 1 and concluding on May 31.

This year’s five finalists were nominated by book clubs in the Estes Valley. Nearly a dozen titles were considered, and book club participants then voted to narrow it down to the “final five.”

Here, listed alphabetically, are the One Book One Valley title finalists, with a

brief de-scription and a list of potential themes.

“The Distance Between Us” by Reyna Grande. Program themes: Families, immigration, personal memoir.

“The Emerald Mile” by Kevin Fedarko.

Program themes: River science, exploration, nature forces.

“A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains” by Isabella Bird.

Themes: Colorado history, travel, letter writing.

“Last Bus to Wisdom” by Ivan Doig. Themes: Families, road trips, the Montana Rockies.

“The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson. Themes: History, migration, racial prejudice.

Starting Monday, voting may be done online at estesvalleylibrary.org, or by visiting the Library and to complete a paper ballot. The Library encourages everyone to participate in this selection process.

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day At Macdonald Book Shop April 29 Macdonald Bookshop will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day on April 29th. Since 1928, Macdonald’s has been dedicated to serving book lovers, local families, tourists and authors. Over the years, owner Paula Steige has developed long standing friendships with customers and now their grown children.

She feels very fortunate to have been a part of this community for many years.

Independent Bookstore Day celebrates these special relationships. Independent Bookstore Day marks its third year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide.

Local author Walter Borneman shares, “Forty years ago when I published my climbing guide to Colorado’s fourteeners, Macdonald was among the first stores to carry it. I’ve seen a lot of bookstores come and go over that period, but the best independents have survived.

Macdonald is at the top of the list. I know of no other store where the owner and the entire staff so tirelessly champion authors and the local community.

Paula Steige and Macdonald are true treasures to Estes Park and the entire book world.” Walter Borneman and

Marlene Borneman will be stopping in at Macdonald’s as part of the celebration.

Macdonald Book Shop is also excited to host authors Chuck Barrett and DJ Steele on Independent Bookstore Day. The two Colorado authors are celebrating their 2017 Red-Hot Thriller Book Tour. Chuck Barrett is the award-winning author of the bestselling Jake Pendleton series, including his latest, Disruption, a thriller as up to date as today’s headlines. DJ Steele’s debut novel, Declared Dead, was released March 14, 2017. Prior to writing her own thriller, she edited five award-winning novels.

She enjoys research, fact-checking, and weaving historical facts into her works of fiction. Barrett and Steele will be in the store from 11:30-4:00.

Macdonald’s will also offer exclusive day-of merchandise created especially for Independent Bookstore Day by major publishers and authors. These limited editions, unique items for children and adults will be available only at participating Independent bookstores, beginning April 29th. In addition, the store will feature a selection of free items.

Give A Child The Gift Of A Book Donate A Children’s Book In April those early years are critical to success in school and life.

Please join the Estes Park Learning Place, Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) and Macdonald Book Shop in celebrating the Month of the Young Child by donating a book or making a donation to be used for purchasing books.

Please help by donating a book to meet the goal of 100 books for Estes Park children.

What: Children’s Book Drive When: April 1 - April 30, 2017 Where: Macdonald Bookshop 152 East Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO

Fazeel H. Bhatti 10th Grade Congratulations to Fazeel Bhatti, Student of the Week for April 28, 2017.

In school, Fazeel enjoys being on the baseball and football teams and more recently has joined the swim team. He is an officer of the AG Chapter-FFA. Outside of school Fazeel likes to hang out with his friends but he also enjoys studying in his free time.

Fazeel keeps his GPA at 4.0, earned three certificates last year and received his

varsity letter for playing baseball as a Freshman.

Fazeel’s favorite quote is “If I believe it and I conceive it, I can achieve it.”

After high school Fazeel hopes to go to Colorado School of Mines on a scholarship and eventually become a Biotech Engineer.

Fazeel loves attending school and learning as much as he can. He enjoys spreading positivity by keeping a smile on his face all of the time.

The Month of the Young Child is held each April to honor children and to recognize families, early childhood educators, and others who are working together to support the healthy development and early learning of every young child. Research shows that children who have access to high-quality early education and quality childcare are more likely to develop language, premath, and social and emotional skills they need to succeed in school and life.

Between birth and age five, 85% of a person’s intellectual, emotional and cognitive ability is developing. A child’s environment and experiences in

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Youth and Family Events * Jeff and Paige: Music at Mountain Festival Friday, April 28, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Estes Park Events Complex Attendees at the 2nd Annual Estes Park Mountain Festival are invited to enjoy the musical duo, Jeff and Paige, who combine kid-friendly humor with songs about science and nature. Jeff and Paige’s performance is sponsored by the Library’s Youth Services Department.

Mountain Festival takes place at the Estes Park Events Complex. * Young Chautauqua Performances Friday, April 28, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Fireplace Corner The public is invited to an evening of performances by the Young Chautauqua Club. Students in grades 3 through 12 present authentic first-person portrayals, bringing history alive through original monologues and by answering audience questions. * After-School Program: May the 4th Be With You Thursday, May 4, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Hondius Room Children from Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to celebrate “Star Wars” by watching a LEGO Star Wars episode followed by a hands-on craft activity. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Author Events * Miracles Project: “Miracles We Have Seen” Saturday, April 29, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Hondius Room In 2014, bestselling author Dr. Harley Rotbart began collecting vignettes of

medical miracles from esteemed colleagues throughout the country. Rotbart assembled stories that amazed doctors because of the seeming impossibility of their positive outcomes. Join Dr. Rotbart, author of “Miracles We Have Seen”, for this inspiring talk. * Jim Fantauzzo: “On the Shoulders of Leaders” Monday, May 8, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Hondius Room Jim Fantauzzo, Ph.D., author of “On the Shoulders of Leaders”, will offer practical ways to implement effective and successful leadership. Attendees will learn about the essence of leadership through realistic ideas and approaches for clear judgment. No registration required.

Tech Literacy * Building a Website Monday, May 1, 5:30- 7:00 p.m., Computer Commons Participants will learn how to create a basic website without having to know how to code. Topics include choices for a website builder, web hosting, and domain registration. While a website will not be build or edited during the class, attendees will learn about tools and re-sources.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Tech Express Wednesday, May 3, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Fireplace Corner Drop in for answers to simple and basic questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. Library staff will try where possible to diagnose issues or make recommendations for follow-up. Perfect for those “I’ve never been able to …” or “It used to work but doesn’t” issues. Those planning to drop by are

Rotary Club Apology Regarding Shred-A-Thon April 22 To the Estes Park community: We want to offer you our sincerest apologies. Here’s what happened on Saturday at the Shred-A-Thon event.

We were unable to procure the services of Xpress Shred, our usual vendor for our shredathons. We usually hold them in May, but decided to join with the League of Women Voters in a four part recycle effort on Earth Day, April 22nd.

Our usual vendor recommended another source and arrangements were made to have a truck from this new company come up for the event. When the truck arrived it “appeared” to be a little small, but we had no idea of what was to come. Almost immediately we were told that all plastic binding material, cover sheets, paper clips, etc. had to be removed. We have never had to do this before and we were immediately “backed up” with this procedure.

Then we received the shocking news that they would only be able to take 35 bucket loads—5,000 lbs. of material.

We have always had a truck that took 10,000 lbs.

By 10 a.m. the area was already stacked with boxes and sacks, and we were told that they were at their limit and could not take any more paper.

We had no recourse except to close down our event. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience that we know many of you experienced.

As a result of this colossal mistake, we will be offering another shredathon in the fall. Please hold your materials and we will get back to you with a date very soon.

The Electronics, Paint, and Freecycle were all extremely successful so we know that this is a very important service for our community.

A special thank you to Ken, Bruce, Gene, Bryon, Jim, Wayne, Thor, Bill, Trudy and family, and Phil—without you we would still be out there pulling paper clips and plastic sheets from the materials. A special thanks also to the Sunrise Rotary Club for providing their excellent directions, traffic moved well due to their efforts.

Tara Moenning Chair for the Shredathon

encouraged to register through the library calendar at www.estesvalleylibrary.org. * Tech Makes Travel Easier Friday, May 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Computer Commons Participants are invited to pick their next dream destination, then delve into logistics like finding unique lodging, locating the best restaurants and sights worth visiting, while learning the local language through travel websites and apps. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Financial Literacy * Money Matters: Essential Money Management Skills Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wasson Room Learn the basic tasks behind setting financial goals, banking activities such as checking and savings accounts, planning for taxes, saving money, and avoiding high financial charges and fees. Part 2 of this session takes place May 23. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

For Nonprofits * Nonprofit Lunch and Learn: Working with Youth Volunteers Thursday, May 11, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Hondius Room Bring your brown bag lunch and network with other nonprofit staff and board members. This month’s roundtable topic addresses working with youth volunteers. Facilitated by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center.

Genealogy and Family History

* Overcoming Brick Walls by Mapping Census Data Thursday, May 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Genealogist Ted Bainbridge will demonstrate how he solved three longstanding research puzzles: what maps and census records he used; his methods for analysis; and the discoveries he made. A partnership program with the Estes Park Genealogical Society.

Creativity Programs * Pinterest Party: Decorate a Cupcake Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Learn the nuances of cupcake decorating from librarian Apelles Morales, who will be using both fondant and buttercream icing. This workshop is inspired by the many popular Pinterest website projects. All ages welcome. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Library Friends & Foundation * First-Ever Spring Used Book Sale Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20, Hondius Room The Library’s Friends & Foundation will host a first-ever Spring Used Book Sale, featuring gently-used books, with special focus on novels, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s and teen books, and DVDs. Donations are being accepted at the Library. Visit the “About the Library” link at estesvalleylibrary.org for donation guidelines and more information about the May sale.

EPMGA Results For April 24 Low Gross / Low Net 4-24-17 Gross Gross Austin Logan 73 Kirk Miller 77 Jim Gallup 77 Jim Matthies 78 Matt Quinn 82 $ Robin Harding 82 Net Larry Saint 65 Robert Sherrod 66

Jack McNamee 67 Stan Gengler 69 Ray Leaycraft 70 Don Saucier 70 Henry Glover 71 Will Casey 71 Rod Unruh 71 Tony Fink 71 Reds Tony Palmer 65 Wayne Andersen 68 Bob Miller 68 Dick Anema 68

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association New Season Ahead The EPWGA kick-off luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the new “Smokin’ Dave’s at the Hangar” restaurant. All members, as well as those interested in joining, are welcome to attend to learn about the upcoming season. The cost of the opening buffet lunch is $15. If you have not RSVP’d for the luncheon yet, please call Candy Sulzbach at 303-906-8107 no later than April 30th.

The EPWGA 2017 membership fee (including handicap service) is $60. Appli-

cations can be picked up either at the 18hole golf course or downloaded from the golfestes.com website.

First day of season play is Tuesday, May 9 at 8 a.m. The weekly “Play of the Day” will be “Best of the Two 9s” and 100% of handicap will be applied.

Please contact Candy Sulzbach, President of the EPWGA at csulzbac@mines.edu, or Austin Logan, Assistant Golf Professional, at Austin@golfestes.com, if you have any questions.

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Wasn’t that a nice article/photos of our high school choral group in New York at Carnegie Hall in last week’s EP News?

If you knew where to look, my grandson Nathan was in the second row, about middle of the group. Of course I spotted him right away. We all had such a good time in New York. Marie and I went to so many places and walked our feet off from Central Park to the Museum of Art to Little Italy and Chinatown to the 9/11 memorial, boy did we do the town up right. I even got to shop for hours in Bloomingdales.

Back home again to the real world.

While on Sunshine’s and my regular walk, I noticed an unusual amount of cars parked in front of one of my friend’s home. I did not want to be nosey but finally called and found out my friend was ill and her family was visiting. I decided to fix something for them and made blueberry muffins. I asked if I could come over to visit a bit and we talked and they all had a muffin.

I felt the new recipe was a little dry but they all said (kindly) they were delicious and they were already on their second muffin so I hope they liked them. The following recipe is a little modified because I still wanted a moister muffin.

Let me know what y’all think as I have not had a chance to try my adjustments.

The original ones got moister the next day in my opinion.

Blueberry Muffins Preheat oven to 425 degrees Makes 12-16 (I got 16 muffins) Grease paper muffin holders with Pam 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 (scant) cup sugar (take about 1 Tbs. out) 2 ½ tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. grated nutmeg (fresh if possible) 2- 6 oz. packages of fresh blueberries 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups plain whole milk yogurt

1 stick butter, melted ½ cup whole milk (or more if you think needed.)

2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. vanilla ½-1 tsp almond flavoring (I like almond) 2-3 Tbs. Turbinado (Turbinated) sugar Mix first five ingredients together in large bowl. In separate bowl whisk eggs, milk, yogurt, lemon juice, vanilla and almond flavoring and milk together until smooth. Fold berries into flour and then gently fold butter mixture into the flour. Batter will be stiff but you can add a little more milk, not much. Use a large ice cream scoop to divide batter into prepared papers in muffin tins. Fill to a little over the top.

Sprinkle with the coarse sugar. Bake 25-30 minutes, turning pans half way through time. Cool on wire rack in pans for about 5 minutes. Turn out on rack and cool completely. They are better not overly warm! As I said, I found them better the next day.

Now here is a funny story to end my column. I was looking for the Turbinado Sugar and contemplating spending a little extra money for only needing 2-3 Tbs. A nice elderly gentleman who wanted the same thing stopped his cart and started to reach for my sugar. The problem was there was only one packet. He said he would like it if I did not want it. Now of course then, I had to buy it. Can you imagine the two gray haired people struggling over a package of sugar like the people in Macy’s bargain basement sales? There was a happy ending though, I found him the same thing in a different packaging so all ends well.

My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon appétit.

Lions Club Ice Cream Social At EPMS

The Estes Park Lions Club provided an ice cream social for the Estes Park Middle School students to celebrate their accomplishments in completing their re-

quired end of the year testing.

Lions serving were Scott Logan, Pete Princehorn, Millie Miller, Terry Davis and Pete Vanderveen. Courtesy photo

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Register Now For Full-Day Comprehensive Training For Nonprofits Register now for this exciting full-day, comprehensive training for nonprofit leaders, staff, board, and stakeholders being held at the Historic Stanley Hotel on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Building Capacity for your Organization: Two Distinct Methods is the focus of this year’s training. Capacity building is a broad term that encompasses "actions that improve nonprofit effectiveness", in terms of organizational and financial stability, program quality, and growth.

This full-day training encompasses two distinct methods of capacity building.

The first speaks to how your organization can improve program delivery and quality through Survey Design and Analysis.

The second method will improve your financial sustainability through indepth training on gift solicitation and donor cultivation and retention Making the Ask. The cost for EPNRC Members is $50 full day, $35 half day (am or pm session); Nonmembers $75 full day, $50 half day (am or pm). All full day registrations include lunch. Registrations received after May 5 will be assessed a $25 late registration fee. Thanks to sponsors Mueller, Pye & Associates CPAs, Vantage Evaluation, and the Historic Stanley Hotel, costs for this comprehensive training have been kept to a minimum. Space is limited to 40 participants so register early! To register, please visit www.epnonprofit.org and select the training under “News &Events” on the home page.

Session One-Survey Design & Evaluation-8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Part 1: Survey Design - Surveys have become omnipresent in nonprofit evaluation. Learn how to write better surveys, generate more informative responses, and get more bang for your evaluation buck! A well-written survey generates substantive, actionable data. Part 1 will help participants design high-quality surveys by teaching them when surveys are most appropriate, key principles for writing survey questions, principles of structuring surveys, and how-to tips on survey distribution. Participants will be guided through interactive activities to help practice and hone their survey skills.

Part 2: Survey Analysis You’ve written a great survey and collected a of bunch responses—now what?

Learn basic survey analysis skills in this interactive session. We will focus on how to distill key messages from each survey question type. In Part 2, you will understand what to do with the data they’ve just collected. We will identify where automated analysis within survey programs can lead you astray, and focus on the best way to get the key message out of each question type, whether a data visualization or analytical approach. We will talk about fixed response questions, select all that apply questions, numerical response, rating questions, short open-ended questions, and long open-ended questions. Participants will be guided through interactive activities to help practice and hone their analysis skills.

Presenter: Laura Sundstrom, Vantage Evaluation Session 2-Making the Ask-1:30-4:30 p.m.

Gain a broad understanding of individual donor cultivation and retention and gain skills and confidence in your gift solicitation. More than 80% of giving comes from individuals. The face-to-face ask is the most successful approach to raising individual donations because you can speak directly with prospects and learn how their interests connect with your organization's work. Understand the critical components of "the ask" and practice your approach to increase confidence. This interactive learning experience will help you: • Understand individual giving trends • Reaffirm the importance of donor cultivation and stewardship • Gain solicitation skills that will improve your effectiveness in closing gifts • Build a greater confidence in your ability to re-position the solicitation and respond to “NO” Presenter: Leah Rausch, Community Resource Center For more information about this or other trainings hosted by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, please visit www.epnonprofit.org or contact Jill Lancaster, Executive Director at director@epnonprofit.org.

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“Rhythms & Rhymes� Concert By Estes Park Chorale & Mountain Men Chorus in this number.

Joyful and lyrical at the same time, “Closer to the Flame� has Jan McCracken on flute as we bring the words “Like a moth drawn to a candle, I am drawn to future’s fire� to life.

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What’s Happenin’ Now. We’ll try hard to “Rhythms & Rhymesâ€? is the theme and keep our words from getting tangled and believe me there is a lot of both of these keep you watching us with special movegoing on in this musical production. ments that almost border on real choreNow that we got those details out of the ography. way, let me talk to you a little about the Denise comments that Michelle on the groups, the directors, and the music itpiano can easily keep up with the vast vaself. To say that this concert contains a lot riety of fast and energetic music, which of notes (!) is accurate. On the beat, off has great variety and something for the beat, in between the beat, sometimes everybody. She is sure you will like our even instead of the beat‌your ears will music, which is “all over the map,â€? she be energized and challenged to keep up says. The Chorale is also looking for new "# ! # " # # " " " # ! #

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Ritz� and “Steppin’ Out With My Baby. � later, OK? Kasey wants everyone to know ular musical selections were chosen beTickets are $10.00 each and can be purcause they were “really rhythmic, upbeat that this combined men’s chorus is grow- Hats off to you, gals! chased from any member, at Macdonald With both rhythm and rhyme, “Like the ing and changing and that they are excitand celebrate spring.� Nice, huh? Fun? Book Shop or at the door. To get more Beat of a Drum� will showcase Bob Risedly looking forward to a world-class Yes, very! information or to join either group, coning’s and Jan McCracken’s abilities to performance opportunity to sing at the Rich Mitchell will serve again as the tact directors Kasey Troutman at 970keep us awake and keep our toes tapping.

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Beautiful Bountiful Berries

By: Floyd Wright

There are a lot of fruits, grains, and vegetables that thrive here in Estes Park. Many of them, however, are more obscure crops rather than mainstays like corn or tomatoes, which do not flourish in our cooler climate.

My favorite category of crops grows especially well here, yet is overlooked by many people. We’ll call this category small fruits.

There are three small fruits that are quite at home here. These are currants, gooseberries, and wild strawberries.

Each of these has wild relatives growing in the surrounding hills, and that is a good sign of their stamina and resilience.

There are three different fruit colors in the currant family, and many named varieties of each. These colors are black, red, and white. Black currants are quite popular abroad. Russia, Poland, and Germany are the three largest producers.

Black currants make delicious juice, jelly, liquors, and wine.

White currants are my favorite because of their pleasant flavor and culinary uses, and for their unique appearance— you can see the seeds through their translucent flesh.

Mention gooseberries, and many people imagine thorny plants with small, tart, green berries. Thorns do exist on most varieties, but there is great variation in the fruit, ranging from tart to dessert quality. Local wild gooseberries are the size of a little fingernail, while some cultivated varieties are the diameter of quarter. Green fruit doesn’t equate with sour—some of the best dessert varieties are green.

One explanation for the origin of the

name gooseberry is that the berries make a nice sauce poured over cooked goose.

Wild strawberries are always a treat to run across while out on a hike, and they are easy to grow at home as well. They produce all summer long, and kids of all ages delight in them. Wild strawberries are a different species from storebought strawberries, and have a little different flavor.

There are many excellent selections of wild strawberry. A few popular names include ‘Alexandria,’ ‘Mignonette,’ ‘White Soul,’ and ‘Yellow Wonder.’ Some of these can be found as plants in seed and nursery catalogs, but they grow well from seed also.

We in America rarely see wild strawberries mentioned as anything other than a ground cover. In Europe, however, fraise de bois, or wood strawberries, are a centuries old gourmet tradition that can still be found in high end hotels and on fine pastries. They sell for $10 - $20 per pound in Europe.

Wild strawberries are perennial in the garden here though they may have some die back in dry winters. Grown from seed, fruit occurs about 120 days after sowing. Sown indoors in spring, they will fruit by mid-summer outdoors.

Once they begin fruiting, they fruit continuously until hard freeze.

While wild strawberries do create a lovely ground cover when planted thick, they produce only few and tiny berries.

If you grow them like a garden crop instead, and give them at least one square foot per plant, they will produce many large berries, some the size of a dime or even a nickel. Wild strawberries also adapt well to a porch pot.

Robins and other birds can occasionally be a problem with small fruits. Bird netting supported with hoops is an effective solution. White and yellow varieties are not eaten by birds much, possibly because they don’t think they are ripe.

These fruits can all be enjoyed fresh, blended into smoothies, dried into fruit leathers, topped on salads, or made into a variety of preserves and sauces, including meat sauces. So, be bold and expand your gardening repertoire, and enjoy the delight of fresh berries!

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Jeff Abel Joins Keller Williams Northern Colorado Market Center Estes Park Park Learning Place. He is also an active member of the Band Booster Association for the Estes Park High School Band.

Keller Williams has put its mark on the real estate industry by offering comprehensive educational resources and technological tools. In 2015 and 2016 Training Magazine named the company as the No. 1 training organization across all industries in the world. “I chose Keller Williams because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model,” says Abel. “I want to grow my real estate business, and Keller Williams provides the training and technology that will help me reach my goals.” The Keller Williams Realty Northern Colorado Market Center, located at 3720 S. College Ave, Suite A in Fort Collins, was established in 2014 and has 155 associates.

Jeff Abel, a new real estate sales professional in Estes Park has joined the Keller Year to date, closed sales volume at KW Northern Colorado is up 28% vs the Williams Northern Colorado Market same months in 2016, listings taken is up Center and is now member of The Abel 119%, and Gross Commission Income is Team Keller Williams, Estes Park, which up 13.8% To learn more about Keller recently opened April 1, 2017. “I am ecWilliams Realty, and the Abel Team constatic to have Jeff join me here at The tact Julie Abel at (970) 586-8500 or visit Abel Team, said Julie Abel, Team Leader www.TheAbelTeam.com.

About Keller for The Abel Team Keller Williams Williams Realty, Inc. Austin-Texas based Northern Colorado. The Northern ColKeller Williams Realty, Inc. is the largest orado Market Center is headed up by real estate franchise by agent count in the Rod Fishkin, Managing Broker. “Keller Williams offers its associates unparalleled world with 700 offices and 125,000 associates across the Americas, Europe, career growth and lifelong learning opportunities in the real estate industry. We Africa and Asia. In 2015, Training Magazine named Keller Williams the No. 1 know that Jeff will be a great fit and that it is our customers who will truly benefit training organization across all industries in the world. Since 1983, Keller Williams from Jeff joining us.” said Fishkin. Jeff has grown exponentially and continues Abel has an extensive background in to cultivate an agent-centric, educationmarketing, branding and social media having owned his own company for over based, technology-driven culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. The comfive years. Jeff was spent 16 years workpany also provides specialized agents in ing in student development prior to luxury homes, commercial and farm and moving to Estes Park in 2014. Jeff is a member of the Sunrise Rotary and is the ranch properties. For more information, visit www.kw.com. current Board President for the Estes

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Peak To Peak Concert Finale This Saturday The Peak to Peak Concert Series, proudly sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park (OSEP) and The Old Gallery (TOG) of Allenspark, has presented six outstanding concerts this 2016-17 season, beginning with the concert by the TakĂ cs String Quartet on August 26th and now ending with a grand

for three horns, but rather for one horn, to be played by Julie Esposito, one violin, to be played by OSEP’s concert master, Jeff Tyler, and one piano, to be played by Dr. Margaret Patterson.

All three have been featured in previous Peak to Peak concerts and with the OSEP orchestra. Julie has been playing

finale. For the seventh concert, the committee proudly presents two well-known and well-loved chamber music master works, played by four of the area’s finest professional musicians.

This final concert will be given at The Old Gallery on Hwy. 7 in Allenspark this Saturday, April 29th, at 2:00 p.m. The program fulfills requests from Peak to Peak’s regular patrons to hear Johannes Brahms Horn Trio, Op. 40 and Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K622.

For those who are not familiar with the description, the horn trio is not written

first French horn with the orchestra since 2011. Before moving to Estes with her husband Ricky, She pursued her Master’s in Music degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Jeff, who holds a degree in Russian, has been OSEP’s concert master since 2002. Before that, he played with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. In 2013, he shared the stage with Merritt Martin, playing Bach’s Concerto for two Violins in D Major with the OSEP Orchestra. In 2013, Margaret earned her DMA in Piano Performance from CU, where she studied with Dr. David Korevaar. She has

played with the OSEP Orchestra and Chorus in various capacities, including soloing in Beethoven’s Fantasia. She has also appeared in previous Peak to Peak piano-four-hand concerts with Dr. Korevaar as well as playing piano in support of most of the other Peak to Peak performers. In fact, without her skillful and

soloed with the OSEP Orchestra and played in previous Peak to Peak concerts with the Trail Ridge Trio. Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is best known for its beautiful Adagio section, often played for weddings and movie background music.

Annette and Margaret’s rendition this Saturday at The Old Gallery at 2:00 p.m.

sensitive musicianship, the Peak to Peak series would not be possible.

Certainly no concerto in the Peak to Peak series would be possible without Margaret Patterson playing the piano part. However, for the past eighteen years, OSEP has also been fortunate enough to have an outstanding first clarinetist, i.e., Annette Dechant. With her MA in Clarinet performance from NCU, before moving to Estes Park and joining OSEP, she taught as many as forty students in Greeley and played in the Greeley Chamber Orchestra. She has also

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As always, the concert is free of any admission charge, but donations will be deeply appreciated. Donations given to the musicians through OSEP or TOG will be tax deductible. The concerts will be followed by a reception so that everyone can meet these fine local musicians.

Anyone with requests for programming next year’s season should speak to the members of the Peak to Peak Committee: Kathy Bowers, Robert Howard, Lynette Johnson, Margaret Patterson, Denise Stookesberry and Jeff Tyler.

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Estes Valley Chamber Singers At Next Music Festival Concert

Special Olympics In Estes Park Estes Park Special Olympics Bowling on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. $1 shoes/$1 games Gymnastics is at Premier Gymnastics in Loveland on Saturdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The 2017 Estes Music Festival Spring concert features the Estes Valley Chamber Singers in a program that spans choral music from the Baroque to the present day. Under the direction of Richard Dixon, the Chamber Singers have become one of Northern Colorado’s leading choral groups. In addition to his conducting activities, Richard is an accomplished composer and arranger, with more than ninety works in print, and his music is performed throughout the United States and twenty-three countries around the world. This is the Chamber Singers twelfth season and the eighth as part of the festival. The choir is known for their wonderfully blended voices and for giving very diverse programs in every style and period.

The concert takes place this Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall.

Admission is just $10.00 at the door, children and students are admitted free.

This concert is sponsored by Lowell and Caroline Krandell.

The Estes Park Music Festival Season Finale features Miroslava and David McArthur, award winning duo piano

team will take place on May 7. Join us as we celebrate the end of a spectacular series 2016-2017.

Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, our weekly and series sponsors, and the Griffin Foundation.

Every concert series needs an excellent venue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is the perfect mountain setting for an hour of wonderfully relaxing Sunday afternoon entertainment. We are grateful to the Stanley Hotel Management and staff for their incredible support and generosity.

Music Festival attendees will receive a 20% discount for brunch or dinner on the day of the concert, courtesy of the Stanley Hotel Cascade Restaurant. Additional parking is available next to the Concert Hall and behind the Stanley Hotel.

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an email to: estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

Final Call For Estes Outreach Workshop: Intro To Jewelry Metalsmithing This is an introductory class to jewelry metalsmithing. Students will learn how to use a jeweler's saw and files to create shapes in copper, and brass for pendants and/or earrings. Premade shapes are also available for those that want to skip sawing and move straight to embellishing. Stamping and patina techniques will be taught to give the metal texture and contrast. The class will be

held at the high school art room, where

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blocks, and chairs for sitting work.

Michele will provide jeweler's saws and Estes Outreach is thrilled to bring back blades, bench pins and clamps, steel Pinewood Springs jeweler Michele blocks, files, steel stamps, and pliers.

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The Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night on Saturday, April 29th, 7 p.m. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Our honorary EVAS member and speaker for the evening will be John Ensworth and he will be presenting the starting material he has assembled for an introduction to astronomy course that would run for a full semester in college.

He will begin with the basics and requests you bring questions. Audience questions and interest will dictate how much is covered. Expected run time: an hour or a bit more. It is an introductory course; there are no prerequisites and no prior knowledge of mathematics or astronomy necessary. There is no cost to this course, but no credit hours will be awarded either. For more on his talk visit the website at: AngelsAbove.org.

John Ensworth is currently the Principle Investigator of the NASA SMD Independent Education Product Review at the IGES (www.strategies.org). His position is the one responsible for conducting these reviews and helping with NASA education and outreach efforts. In the 90s Mr. Ensworth was a masters’ student and a PhD candidate in meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. He earned undergraduate degrees in physics and astronomy, and geography and meteorology with an emphasis in math and computer science.

More recently, he’s run more than 60 as-

tronomy nights for Arizona, Oklahoma, Virginia and Colorado residents. He served an internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in the year 2000 and is a volunteer at the Little Thompson Observatory in Berthoud, Colorado. He teaches math and science courses at the University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University, and Mid- American Christian University. You can view a Webcam of his backyard observatory (Cherrywood Observatory) in Longmont, CO at Weather Underground: https://www.wunderground.com/webcams/bikerjohn/1/show.html or at his personal webcam page: http://bikerjohn.com/webcam_page1.htm.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p. m. and the presentation will start at 7:30 p. m.

Weather permitting after the presentation, visitors will be invited to look through our large telescope at various celestial objects.

If you have any questions, please check the EPMO web site at: www.AngelsAbove.org. The lecture is free to the public and no reservations necessary. Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions! For more information, please call the observatory at 970-5865668.

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Summer Dance And Gymnastics Camps For Kids Ages One & Up Get up and get moving during the upcoming summer months! Center Stage School of Dance and Gymnastics is offering multiple mini camps for all age groups and experience levels this summer. All dance camps will be located at the Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics at 2050 Big Thompson Ave. For additional information or to register for any of the following summer programs, call Center Stage at (970) 586-3830 or visit our website at www.centerstagedanceestespark.com, and submit information via the contact page. Any student registering for more than one summer camp, will receive 10% off their entire summer enrollment tuition. Register soon because class space is limited!

Classes are as follows: So You Think You Can Dance-2-Week Summer Intensive Camp (ages 10 and up) June 5-16. Cost $190.

Dance Like A Princess (ages 3-8) June 19-22 (Princes are also welcome!) *2 separate camp times for 2 different age groups* This fun 4-day dance camp will be held Monday, June 19th through Thursday, June 22nd. A mini routine will be performed at the end of the week for parents to come and enjoy! All dancers will leave camp with a free Princess dance costume. Cost $50.

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Estes Recycles!

smaller dumpster – right next to the pile of corrugated cardboard on the cement.

The Estes Recycles event occurred Bear in mind – recycling is still free for amidst all the other Earth Day activipersonal households, although busities. The Rotary Club of Estes Park senesses must pay for cardboard and curely shredded 5,000 pounds of personal information, the Bestway Painting other recycling at a rate equivalent to that paid for landfill trash. So for housePaintCare program collected well over 2,400 gallons of paint products, and the holds, it is cheaper, by far, to recycle. Of course, this does effect when the Community Recycling Committee, asLarimer County landfill will close, cursisted by Rocky Mountain Dumpsters, rently estimated at 2025. recycled 10,135 pounds of electronics, It is possible to take both glass and while many, many items of all types cardboard out of this equation. changed hands at Freecycle Estes. So, the event was definitely a success and As of yet, we do not have an alternative the people of the Estes Valley can be to single streaming cardboard in Estes proud of their efforts to keep things out Park, but clean, dry cardboard is a valuof the landfill. able commodity and locations in Allenspark, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, Among the individual families of our Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley will valley, we encompass a wide variety of year round techniques to rid our house- accept all that we want to deliver. Many families and businesses take advantage holds of unwanted items, whether of this opportunity. reusable, recyclable, compostable, or those leftovers mandated to the landfill.

For glass, which, once broken, will In order to recover raw materials, metal, contaminate cardboard and paper in plastic, glass and paper must be separa- single stream, we have a dedicated ble. When fabrication combines these “Glass only” container in the Event materials (such as Tetrapaks, mirrors, Center parking lot. Everything left here or waxed cardboard), they often cannot must be unadulterated glass (no winbe segregated and must end up in the dow panes, no mirrors, no automobile landfill after use. This article will adglass, no ceramics). The glass from this dress public availability of disposal for bin, any color, any shape, broken or not, the most common forms of recyclables. is 100% recycled by Clear Intentions, a Colorado glass remanufacturing comMany take their recyclables to the EP pany.

Transfer Station, whether or not they take their garbage there. New signs tell A list of the Planet Partners in Estes what goes where. Since all recyclables Valley who accept other materials for are mixed for the trip down the hill, ac- reuse and recycling is available at ceptable glass, paper, metal, and low www.recycleestes.org grade paper product are single The next Community Recycling Comstreamed in the large exterior roll-off mittee meeting is 10 a.m. May 5 at the dumpsters. White and pastel office paEV Library. per, including that which has been As usual, you may reach me at shredded, can be placed in a separate, RRRcyc2se@gmail.com

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By: Judi Smith

Update On Paint Recycle Effort On Earth Day Bestway Painting PaintCare program collected approximately 1,560 gallons equivalent of latex paint at last weekend’s recycling event. We also collected approximately 850 gallons equivalent of oil based paint and stain and approximately 250 cans of spray paint. One full pickup truck load of dried paint in cans was sorted out of the cycle. All together, we filled a pickup truck full twice, two vans full once and one 16 foot trailer full to the brim!

Also note that we collected $186 in donations. We have decided to give all of the donations we get for recycling paint to Crossroads. These funds are to be used

for pet related emergencies only. Together with the $170 we have already raised, we will send a check to Crossroads Ministry for $356!

Thank you Estes Park for your support in our effort to recycle paint and stain!

Ever wanted to know about your family history?

A local church is holding a free genealogy open house to help Estes Valley residents get started in family research. The free one-on-one training workshop will take place this Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center at 220 4th St. The workshop is sponsored by the Estes Park Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Adults and youth leaders will be on hand during the four-hour period and paired with residents to help navigate the more than 12 billion names from more than 100 countries indexed in the Church’s free genealogy website, FamilySearch.org.

“This free workshop is a great way for people to get started exploring their family history and building their own family tree,” said Dr. Aaron Florence, president of the Church’s Estes Park Branch.

“You’ll be surprised the stories you find in your family history.”

Residents may come and go at any time during the open house. Workshop leaders will have computers, Internet connection and access to FamilySearch.org.

Residents will be given a free login and training on using the program.

To begin building their family tree, residents may wish to come with a handful of ancestor names, such as parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents, with their birth dates, death dates and places of birth and death. Not all information is required – once information on a few ancestors is entered, FamilySearch.org often fills in missing information and makes suggestions that add ancestors to the family tree.

“It’s amazing how much information is already recorded and digitized,” said Estes Park resident Chris Amundson. “I had five generations of my family and the system added five more that I didn’t know about.”

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, a Christian Church, has been gathering, indexing and sharing family history records since 1894. It has the world’s largest collection of family history records and has worked to make them available for free to Church members and non-members. Church volunteers and staff operate nearly 5,000 Family History Centers around the world, including in Denver, Berthoud, Longmont, Loveland and Fort Collins.

Not able to attend the free open house in Estes Park? You can visit one of the nearby Family History Centers or go online to FamilySearch.org to receive your free log-in and call for 24/7 support. For information on the Estes Park Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please contact Aaron Florence at 970-373-9761.

Huge Spring Sale Friday, May 12 & Saturday, May 13 Annual Spring Sale to Benefit Crossroads and LLEV It is time for the annual Spring Sale sponsored by Crossroads of Estes Park and Life Long Learning of Estes Valley Preschool. The sale offers affordable recycled items for everyone.

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. until noon. Saturday will feature a half-price sale. Come to Barn W at the Fairgrounds, next to the Event Center, to find the perfect item to add to your kitchen collection, children’s toys and clothes, items to outfit your cabin, garage, recreational equipment needs or update your holiday collection or even find a valuable collectible item to give as a gift to someone with a special interest.

As always. there will be a wonderful collection of furniture! The bake sale will be Friday only. It will offer delicious things made by the best bakers in Estes Park-some professional and some homemade items. Both Crossroads Ministry and LLEV are 501(c)3 nonprofits. Crossroads provides basic human services to resi-

dents of the Estes Valley who are in need.

Life Long Learning of Estes Valley is a quality Christian-based preschool program. LLEV is committed to fostering the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual development of preschool age children. Crossroads and LLEV would like to thank the wonderful people who donate items and community volunteers who make this event possible.

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Merchant prize donor names are added to each issue as properly completed prize donation forms are received by the Estes Park Duck Race at P.O. Box 1226, Estes Park. Prize donation forms are available on request from prize coordinator ddelaney@pmcu.org

Merchant Company Name: RMC CLOTHING COMPANY ESTES PARK PET LODGE SHAKES ALIVE! FRUIT SHAKES GLEN HAVEN GENERAL STORE SCHRADER’S COUNTRY STORE #480 L & M SERVICES ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY BLAKE TRADING COMPANY ESTES PARK POST 119 AMERICAN LEGION HAIR BY KARLA III - IMAGE INHANCEMENT PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION DOMINO’S PIZZA CROSS FIT ESTES PARK ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY THE HIKING HUT ASPEN AND EVERGREEN GALLERY ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY BANK OF COLORADO THE TAFFY SHOP MURPHY’S RESORT THE GREY HOUSE MACDONALD BOOK SHOP WYNBRIER, LTD BART’S LIQUOR WALKER AUTOMOTIVE MAMA ROSE’S RESTAURANT ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER VILLAGE THRIFT SHOP ESTES PARK AQUATIC CENTER DAKAN PHOTOGRAPHY MOLLE, NICK - PRODUCTIONS BIG O TIRES THIRTY BELOW LEATHER OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK A LA CARTE KITCHEN STORE ESTES PARK QUALITY INN KNIGHT SKY PICTURES BIG HORN RESTAURANT MADAME VERA PATTERSON GLASSWORKS STUDIO & GALLERY TAHARAA MOUNTAIN LODGE REEL MOUNTAIN THEATER / COLORADO MOUNTAINS CINEMAS ESTES PARK RENT ALL SPENCER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC D & K PUMPING THE OTHER SIDE RESTAURANT DAWN NORMALI NICKY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE THE EGG & I EARTHWOOD COLLECTIONS WAPITI RESTAURANT AND PUB ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK SASQUATCH FLY FISHING THREE BLESSED GEMS SOMBRERO RANCH CLAIRE’S ON THE PARK THE ROCK INN ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATEWAY THE ENCHANTED FLORIST LTD ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF THE ROCKIES ASPEN EYE CENTER LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES WEAR ME OUT TEES, LTD. HANDS DOWN, BEST IN TOWN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BEST WESTERN PLUS SILVER SADDLE GLACIER LILY SKIN CARE SUBWAY SANDWICHES HEARING & TINNITUS CENTER OF ESTES VALLEY ESTES PARK 18 HOLE COURSE LAKE ESTES 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE VILLAGE GOLDSMITH WILD SIDE 4X4 TOURS BRIGGS CARPET CARE OF ESTES PARK COMANCHE SELF STORAGE

AMERICAN BURITTO CO. CHELITO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT BOYATT GLASS COMPANY MAJOR SPONSORS POPPY’S PIZZA & GRILL NEPAL’S CAFE RIVER ROCK COTTAGES WYNBRIER HOME DESIGN CENTER OF ESTES PARK ELIZABETH GUILD LA MEXICANA ESTES PARK PET SUPPLY CO. MOUNTAIN VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING CAFE DE PHO THAI KIND COFFEE BEAR NECESSITIES & CUBS FALL RIVER PRODUCTIONS MOUNTAIN STRONG RESTAURANT ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISCOUNT LIQUORS COUSIN PAT’S PUB & GRILL EARTHWOOD ARTISANS MUTT HUTT GROOMING SALON ESTES PARK BREWERY BROWNFIELD’S MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE AWESOME SHIRTWORKS OF ESTES PARK, LTD.

ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL HISTORIC PARK THEATER & CAFE THE ORE CART ROCK SHOP ESTES PARK SHUTTLE OUTDOOR WORLD THE ESTES PARK RESORT RAPID TRANSIT RAFTING APPEARANCE PLUS GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT MURPHY’S RIVER LODGE SNOWY PEAKS WINERY ESTES PARK YOGA CHIPPERS LANES ESTES PARK CENTER GREELEY STAMPEDE TOWN OF ESTES PARK ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONNECTION BARBARA’S BED & BREAKFAST SWEET BASILICO CAFE MOUNTAINTOP PHYSICAL THERAPY P.C. SOLITUDE CABINS MASTER GRAPHICS PRINTING/SHIPPING OMNIBUS MCDONALD’S COLORADO HOMESTEAD UNIVERSAL FLY THE TRADING POST

ED’S CANTINA & GRILL ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY MEDX OF ESTES RIVERWALK LOFT CONDOS A1 WILDWATER MARY JANE’S THE TWIN OWLS STEAKHOUSE ROCKET FIZZ ESTES VALLEY RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT THE LAZY B CHUCKWAGON AND SHOW TWO BLONDES AND A SALON FLO ANN’S COTTAGES GRANNY GINGHAM COFFEE ON THE ROCKS PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL FALL RIVER VILLAGE HEART OF THE ROCKIES GENTLE YOGA MOUNTAIN BLOWN GLASS THE TWISTED PINE COLORADO LIFE MAGAZINE

The Duck Race committee and the Estes Park Museum are collecting all Duck Race related items to archive. Call Scott Thompson at (970) 586-4425 to donate.

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Verjean Skeie Estes Park, CO resident Verjean Skeie died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday morning, April 23, 2017. She was 89 years old. Verjean Jacobs was born December 26, 1927 in Oak Park, IL. Her parents were Henry and Elsie (Wightman) Jacob. Verjean graduated from Senn High School in Chicago, IL and Bowling Green University in Ohio with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. On December 8, 1951 she married Randolph Skeie in Anaheim, CA. The coupled lived in St. Paul, MN, Clinton, IA, Hutchinson, KS, Hays, KS, Kansas City, KS, and Thornton, CO before moving to Boulder, CO in 1961 where Verjean was a Graduate Advisor at the University of Colorado at Boulder Business College for 21 years, retiring in 1988. The couple moved to Estes Park, CO in 1997, a place they had visited since 1958. There Verjean was involved in the Newcomer’s Club, Bridge Club and the Estes Park Book Club. She was also a big support to Randy in his dedication

to the Rotary Club of Estes Park and had attended many functions and volunteered her time.

Verjean is survived by her husband Randy of Estes Park, her son Craig and his wife Rhonda of Nederland, CO, and daughters Laurel Skeie Huesers and her husband Edward of Lyons, CO and Susan Skeie Melvin and her husband Loren of Greeley, CO. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a sister Janet Hunter of Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Cynthia Martinson in 1982. A memorial service will take place at the United Methodist Church of Estes Park on Saturday April 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow at the American Legion in Estes Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood or the Charity of the Donor’s choice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Verjean’s family.

H. Irene Thomas After a long battle with Alzheimer’s, Mrs. Irene Thomas passed away April 24, 2017 at the age of 79.

She was born July 30th 1937 to Edger and Roberta Hyatt both of Estes Park, Colorado. Irene attended elementary and high school in Estes Park and was a member of the dance band and cheerleading squad. Afterwards she attended CSU in Ft. Collins for a short time. She married Charles (Bub) Thomas also of Estes Park in 1956. She was the mother of two sons, Charles (Chuck) and Raymond. She worked along with her husband in running the livery stables at Chalet Hotel, St. Milo and Meeker Park. Mrs. Thomas was also a long time employee at the Rayne Water Conditioning Company after following her husband to Higley, Arizona. Together they moved back to Colorado after their two sons graduated high school

and she worked for the Estes Park Lumber Company.

Again following her husband she moved to Death Valley, California where both were employed by the National Park Service. After retiring from the National Park Service she moved to Sun City, Arizona where she spent the rest of her life.

She enjoyed playing golf and was an outstanding horsewoman.

She is survived by her husband and both sons. She was proceeded in death by her parents and sister Lucile Herman of North Platte, NE. There are no services planned at this time. She has requested to be cremated and have her ashes taken to a lake near Estes Park for eternity. Donations can be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.

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Shirley Virginia Kuester Coon Shirley V. Coon, 91, of Loveland, CO died April 23 at the Good Samaritan Village in Loveland. Shirley was born April 4, 1926 in Griswold, IA to Gustav T. and Elda G. Kuester and was raised on a farm near Griswold with her brother Dale.

She graduated from Griswold High School in 1943 and worked in Des Moines during two legislative sessions (1945 and 1947) for her father Gustav, who was Speaker of the House. Shirley married Merrill L. Coon on April 4, 1948 in Griswold and they had two children, Katherine L. McCullar and Lori A. Mitchell. She worked as a telephone operator for Farmer’s Mutual Telephone Company in Clarinda, IA and for Northwestern Bell in Atlantic, IA, Ames, IA and Ankeny, IA, for a total of 24-1/2 years. She retired in December 1983. Shirley and Merrill moved to Loveland, CO in June 1984.

Shirley and Merrill were a big help when their grandson Jeff was born in 1986. While Jeff was a toddler, Shirley took him to Lake Loveland to feed the geese. Visits to Toys R Us were always on the schedule. A wonderful letter writer, Shirley corresponded with family, friends and telephone co-workers for decades. She sent a card for every birthday or special event in her ex-

tended family. Shirley loved Rocky Mountain National Park, drives up Old Fall River Road and picnics at Sprague Lake and Endovalley.

Preceding her in death were her parents Gustav T. and Elda G. Kuester, her husband Merrill L. Coon, her daughter Katherine L. McCullar and her brother Dale M. Kuester and his wife Ilene A. Kuester. Survivors include daughter Lori A. Mitchell and her husband Steve of Loveland, grandson Jeffrey R. Mitchell and his wife Jessica of Longmont, CO and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has been completed and at her request there will be no service. The family will scatter ashes and those of her husband at one of their favorite places in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established in Shirley’s name at the Good Samaritan Society to provide recognition for the loving staff who cared for her there.

Please consider sending a donation to the Good Samaritan Society - Loveland Village, attn. Craig Nelson, 2101 South Garfield Ave., Loveland, Colorado, 80537 in memory of Shirley V. Coon. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

Save The Date-May 19 At The Stanley Hotel Arlington and The Tomb of the Unknowns and stories from our most Hallowed Ground Presented by Tom Tudor Have you ever wondered what it is like for the soldiers that guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Thomas Tudor will share his personal story of how he was assigned to the tomb and what daily life is like for a guard of the tomb.

His presentation on May 19 will be in two parts. Part one follows Arlington from its first owner in 1669 to the present including the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thomas will talk about the additions to the tomb of veterans from World War ll, the Korean War and the Vietnam and how those veterans were chosen. Intermission. Part 2 Thomas will talk about how he was selected and what it is like to guard the tomb. He will explore the myriad of persons who are interred in Arlington National Cemetery. There will be

time for questions and answers.

The program will take place at the Stanley Hotel in the McGregor Room.

6:30 Cash Bar McGregor Room 7:00 presentation by Thomas Tudor $10.00 admission charge. Children under 12 free.

There will be an opportunity to make donations at the presentation.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, the Visitor’s Center or Macdonald Bookshop, (cash or check only).

This is a fundraiser for the Estes Park Veterans Monument and for American Legion Post 119 Capital Improvements.

The Legion is a 501 C 19.

Sponsorships: Diamond $1500, Platinum $1000, Gold $500 and Bronze $100.

Make checks payable to the American Legion. For more information contact Terri Rizzuti tprizzuti@gmail.com

Partners Extends Thanks Partners Mentoring Youth would like to thank The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, The Village Thrift Shop, and the Town of Estes Park for their 2017 grant awards. This financial supports enables us to fulfill our vision of enriching lives and building community as leaders in youth mentoring.

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Employment Elizabeth Guild of Estes Park - Manager Position Elizabeth Guild of Estes Park, Colorado is seeking a Manager for the Thrift Shop and Lizzie's Boutique. The job includes operation oversight of all aspects of non-profit thrift shops, including managing and recruiting staff and volunteers, maintaining, researching and pricing merchandise, customer interaction and public relations.

Minimum requirements: • a college degree in (minimum A.A. level) in Business OR • 3 years retail store experience on the management level OR • 5 years retail store experience on a non-management level Salary range $37,000 to $42,000 depending on experience. Health benefits available.

Full job description and application are available. Please pick up an application at Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop, 443 W. Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO Mail application to Elizabeth Guild, P.O. Box 2375, Estes Park, Co., 80517

Maintenance Supervisor - position is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Must Have experience supervising a team. Hourly Rate $16-00- $18.00 Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

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Legal Notice The Estes Park Housing Authority will close the waiting lists for all rental properties effective May 15, 2017. The lists will be purged and reopened on June 27, 2017. Please

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Housekeeping, Food Service and Conference Setup and Service On-grounds: $9/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Over Time: $13.95/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day

PT 20-30 hour's week front desk.

Flexibility important. Answer phone, greet guests, handle emails and nightly audits. Fill out application at McGregor Mountain Lodge, 2815 Fall River Rd. $12/hour with fall bonus

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is looking for a part-time Program Administrator. Come be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the Estes Park Community.

Please visit our website (www.estesvalley crisisadvocates.org) for a full job description and application process.

Now hiring Wait staff & bussers

Off-grounds: $15/hour Over Time: $22.50 Referral Bonus: Once you are employed, earn $100/week for every employee referred, who works 40 hr/week in Housekeeping, Food Service or Conference Setup and Service.

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

Apply at 430 Prospect Village Drive

Part -time, Full-time and Supervisor positions

Backbone Adventures is looking for one honest, positive person for customer service. We have a fun work environment, but it can be busy. 40-45 hours per week. $12 hour starting, time and half for overtime. Job starts May 1st and runs through Oct 31st. Apply at our shop 1851 N Lake Ave Estes Park.

Must be able to multitask, Make pizzas (or willing to learn), wash dishes, Run a cash register, have great customer service skills and be fun to work with.Must have good mobility and be able to Work in a fast pace environment.

We offer competitive pay.

Please apply in person.

Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria 6 Ski Rd Allenspark (closed Mon & Tues) 303-747-9000

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

Building & Grounds Facilities Director – Full Time Maintenance Engineer – Full Time

Landscape Installer wanted.

Experience with hand tools, machinery and equipment a plus. Pay $12-$18 depending on experience.

Call 605-660-4661

Laboratory Medical Technologist – Full Time Estes Park Medical Group Medical Assistant - PRN Surgical Services Surgical RN – Full Time & Per Diem Med/Surg Unit Coordinator- FT Registered Nurse - FT Certified Nurse Aid – FT & PRN New Life Center Registered Nurse – Full Time Home Health Care/Hospice Registered Nurse – FT Patient Financial Services ED Admitting/Registration- PRN Prospect Park Living Center Registered Nurse- FT Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – FT Days and Nights MDS Coordinator – FT Earn a C.N.A. – FT Pharmacy Pharmacy Tech – Part Time Dietary Cook- Full time Dietary Aide – PRN Environmental Services Housekeeper –FT & PT Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at www.epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fire Mountain RTC for Adolescents is looking for an overnight and PRN Mental Health Technician. Must be 21 years old. Candidate must be able to exhibit strong boundaries with compassion and heart. Please forward resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Jason in Human Resources at jason@firemountainprograms.com

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPER: Seasonal/Part-time Position June thru October 3 days a week Work hours: 9am to 4pm (Apprx 20 hrs a week) Will provide a firm schedule.

Reliability & dependability a must.

Join our Great Housekeeping team.

Help us maintain our great Customer Reviews For Cleanliness and Service.

Apply in person at: Deer Crest Resort 1200 Fall River Road (Hwy 34 West) Estes Park, CO 80517 Call Ken Arnold If questions & to set up an interview.

Office tele: 970-586-2324

ECOE

Hiring for summer: SALES/SERVICE STAFF for downtown office. Help rafters book trips. $12/hr+pd lunch.

3-4 day work week – no evenings.

DRIVER/RAFT GUIDES for the Upper Colorado River. $150/day+tips. Season end bonus.

Must be 25 with good driving record.

Send an email to raftcolorado@aol.com or call 970-586-8852.

Housekeeper Position open for

Eagle Rock School.

Perform daily housekeeping duties for campus buildings. Need someone who can maintain a clean, sanitary and comfortable environment. 24hrs. per week for $18.00 per hour.

Email resume to bbowles@eaglerockschool.org

EVRPD Seasonal Employment Opportunities Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is now hiring for the following seasonal positions: Golf Course Grounds Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Campgrounds Guest Services (May-Oct., $9.30/hr. - $12/hr.)

Tennis Instructors and Lead Tennis Instructor (April-August, $10/hr. - $30/hr.)

Youth Sports Officials: Baseball Umpires (April-May, $10/hr. - $15/hr.), 4 Star Baseball Umpires (June-July, $15/hr. - $25/hr.)

Adult Sports Officials: Adult Softball Umpires; Men’s Open & Co-rec (May-July, $18 - $22) ~ Flexible schedules ~ Fun work environment ~ Great employee discounts and perks included All positions have flexible seasonal schedules, and are open until filled.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com, or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue.

Apply online or email application to hr@evrpd.com. Call (970)586-8191 x3

Deer Crest is a Riverfront Resort for Adults Only 100% smoke free property.

Estes Park United Methodist Church is seeking a part time Adult Choir Director.

Exp. with choral direction desired, music proficiency, dependability & ability to work w/others. Directs secular & sacred music. Flexible hours/schedule.

Pays up to $80 per week.

Submit resume to: EPUMC, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Pk, CO 80517

Delaware North at The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park (formally known as The Rocky Mountain Park Inn) is now hiring for seasonal and year-round opportunities.

We provide competitive wages, a friendly positive work environment, benefits (year-round), and opportunities for growth!

Night Maintenance/Security Performs routine maintenance duties throughout property including rough carpentry, painting, and basic equipment or facility repairs, in accordance with applicable Company policies and procedures.

Cooks To prepare all food items ordered while maintaining food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards Kitchen Helpers Washes pots, dishes, utensils, food preparation equipment, and cleans kitchen, also may provide some food prep assistance.

Front Desk Clerks Check guests in and out efficiently and assist with any problems or questions during their stay. Act as the information center of the hotel

The new management team at WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for: Bank of Estes Park has an opening for a FT/PT TELLER POSITION. Email resume to mlouk@bankofestespark.com.

970 577-1234

Employment

Housekeeping - $13/hr (Full or Part Time / Year Round) We offer a fun and energetic team environment with great benefits!

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

970-577-7517

Night Auditors Night Audit performs essential tasks of Front Office Clerk, as well as reconcile credit card payments for all departments Porters Responsible for cleanliness of hotel and conference center common areas, parking lot, and restrooms Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com or stop by 861 Dunraven St to apply in person.

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~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort

Housekeeping

Catering Manager

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

Have at least three years’ experience in banqueting, catering and/or food service.

Have knowledge of special events coordination. Have excellent time management and organizational skills. Train banquet staff in proper etiquette, policies, procedures and event venue set up. Year-round, Full Benefits, $17-$19/hour

Conference Services PM Crew Leader MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (FT), Visit Estes Park (VEP).

Seeking driven, creative and experienced individual to join VEP team. Will be required to assist CEO with managing and executing marketing campaigns, manage international trade sales, facilitate grant management and work collaboratively with media and local tourism partners. Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience required. Proficiency in design and execution of marketing initiatives, strong oral and written communication skills, experience overseeing the design and production of all marketing platforms and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Residency requirement to live in the Local Marketing District within one year of employment. Salary range $60,000 $75,000.

Please apply via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/ view/323154824/ Visit Estes Park is an equal opportunity employer.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Assisting guests, reservations, quality assurance checks. Good computer skills required.

LAWN CARE/LABORER/ ROOM PREP POSITION Mowing, raking, weed trimming, laborer, general grounds work and other duties as assigned.

Group Sales Representative HOUSEKEEPING STAFF Daily Cleaning of rooms, condos, cabins, as well as public facilities.

Ability to work independently or as a team.

For all positions, having own transportation a plus.

Please send resume to: julien@rockymtnresorts.com or apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd.

• Assisted Living – Registered Nurse (RN) 1 part-time position COMPETITIVE WAGE •Universal Worker – 3 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50 Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits. www.good-sam.com

Responsible for generating significant and measurable revenues from group and conference business at both of our conference & retreat centers using YMCA of the Rockies’s established sales systems and practices. Research, contact, and book new group business within assigned market segment. Must be able to manage top accounts assigned for given market segment, building relationships with group leaders and ensuring consistent rebookings. Year-round, Full Benefits, $16/hour.

Hiring drivers for summer season: CDL BUS DRIVER FT/PT. $125-150/trip+tips. 7 hour trip.

CDL class B with psgr endorsement required.

VAN DRIVERS drive to the Upper Colorado River near Kremmling. $120/day+tips. Must be 25 with good driving record.

Send email to raftcolorado@aol.com or call 970-586-8852.

TELLER

Now Hiring Cashiers & Stockers.

Must be able to work evenings & weekends.

303-763-0806 Apply in person at Estes Mini Mart - Hwy 7 after 10am

As the first point of customer contact you’ll need a friendly, outgoing personality to interact with customers in person, over the phone and by email.

This position includes basic front desk reception duties as well as classified ad order sales and data entry.

You’ll need strong computer/tech skills and an ability to work through issues you encounter. Work with both the advertising and editorial staff and ensure positive customer interaction.

No newspaper experience? We’ll train the right candidate. Ideally, this position will also help with weekly layout of newspaper pages as well as managing our help wanted and classified ad pages and layout. You’ll need a quick study to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress as well as other software applications. Experience with Apple Macintosh computers is a huge plus!

Think you have the drive to make this position yours? Email cover letter and resume as a PDF file to: office@epnews.com.

Please no phone calls or drop-ins.

Part-time (up to 28 hours/week) administrative assistant in our Buildings & Grounds department. Responsibilities include answering telephones, responding to enquiries, making and closing work orders, assisting in UPS duties, filing and other daily office tasks. $10/hour.

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

Full time, year round position.

Ideal candidates will have cash handling experience, computer knowledge, the desire to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com

Member FDIC

Rams Horn Village Resort has a seasonal, full or part time position available in our Reservations/Marketing Department.

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time.

Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a dependable, motivated, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, including reservations software and social media, and who is able to work in a fast-paced office environment. Hotel/Resort Front Desk experience is preferred but not required.

Join Our Team!

Posting ends 4/28/17.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Part time, Mon-Wed, 20 hrs per week.

Part-time Office Assistant

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Dining services - wait staff 2 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

Possess strong leadership abilities, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in ever-changing, time sensitive environment.

Ability to effectively train, supervise, encourage & motivate a diverse team. Responsible for successfully leading Team Members through meeting room/event set-ups, the servicing of conference groups during their stay, the breakdown/clean of meeting rooms, guest deliveries and maintaining the cleanliness of designated public spaces with emphasis on quality, accountability, efficiency and timeliness. Year-round, Full Benefits, $13/hour

The Estes Park News has an immediate opening for a Front Desk/Classified Advertising position.

HIRING SEASONAL CASHIER / BARISTA NEW seasonal shop located atthe top of the Aerial Tram seeking Part-time Cashier/ Barista Must be reliable and enthuastic Email Resume: TheTramTopCoffeeShop @gmail.com

Please send resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

PART-TIME CLEANERS WANTED for vacation rental cleaning in EP. Pay of $15-20/hr. based on ability. Hours are usually 10 am-3 or 4 pm. Must have transportation and be avail. one day on weekend Call Michael 816-260-0941.

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Full-Time Sales Representative Hiring for FT/PT Flexible hours Stop by to apply 1260 Manford Ave (970)-586-9282

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Year Round Positions Full Time & Part Time:

• Housekeeping • Front Desk Diamond Resorts International® The Historic Crags Lodge We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517

We are hiring for the following positions: Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk Pharmacy Technician (Rate of pay based on experience) Rates of pay from $10.00 - $14.00 per hour (Based on experience) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Calling all cooks, prep, waitstaff, hosts, bussers and dishwashers.

We are hiring for the upcoming season and looking for energetic, and hard working individuals.

Now Hiring!

Our Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing amazing customer service while selling the highest-quality candy and ice cream.

This position requires enthusiasm, efficiency, and proficiency in the English language.

Full time positions available; Seasonal and Year-Round.

Pick up an application at: 129 E. Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO 80517

Please apply online at www.smokindavesbbq.com.

Looking For

Full time and part time

Host, Bussers & Dishwashers.

Apply at 225 Park Lane

Busy Estes motels looking for a full time, year round

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available:

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Guest Services/ Housekeeping Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 WORK WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN SCHOOL!

Now hiring hard working people for all positions including dishwasher, dough maker, pizza and sandwiches maker, cleaning tables and dining area, running orders to tables, working cash register and preping for a good happy environment. Apply at 543 Big Thompson Ave. Lower Stanley Village

Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

We have part time and on call positions available. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Part time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experience in housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driver’s license.

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

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

Now Hiring PT Retail Staff Seasonal & Year Round Apply at 124 E Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Hiring All Positions Apply at Domino’s Pizza Upper Stanley Village 437 Big Thompson Ave.

Dunraven Inn is now hiring!

Looking for : PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

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

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

Administrative Services Team Member Part-time position available.

Responsible for answering, screening & directing incoming phone calls. First point of contact for our clients/families. Must be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Estes Park School District R-3 seeks a parttime Nutrition Services worker for 3.5 hrs/day, M-F, $10.11– 11.44/hour, no benefits. Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/. Open until filled.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Front Desk Agent.

End of year bonuses, commissions and possible housing. We are a no smoking property. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and have reliable transportation. $12 to start after two week training and probation period.

Come by the Discovery Lodge to apply.

Leading environmental company located in Estes Park is currently recruiting a passionate team member capable of high level engagement with clients. Applicants must have 5+ years of road warrior talent with an aptitude for solving science challenges. Minimum experience and education for outside sales in a related field are required for consideration.

Resume and cover letter can be sent to careers@biolynceus.com

- Dishwasher - Host - Line Cooks Apply within 2470 Colorado 66 (out by the YMCA)

HELP WANTED – Dependable person for part time laundry attendant. Stop by Village Laundry to pick up application or email resume’ to VillageLaundry1@gmail.com.

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Employment Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

3J Service Cleaning

Now hiring

Estes Park & Mason St., Fort Collins Locations Now Hiring:

House Keeping $11/Hr • Breakfast Attendant (must be available between 5am and 1pm)

•Housekeepers • Maintenance Full or part time Must be a non-smoker Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Year Round & Seasonal Positions Year round positions offers vacation & sick days

ALL POSITIONS Experience preferred but will train.

Call 970-573-1770 or 970-573-2089 (Spanish) Apply at Windcliff 2220 Windcliff Dr.

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

Accountant I Finance Dept.

Hiring Range $23.47 – $27.58 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call for more information (970) 494­0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

NOW HIRING FOR

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Dept. Communication Center Hiring Range $20.39 – $23.95 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

ALL POSITIONS Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

Groundworker Light & Power Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $21.68 – $25.47 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: May 1, 2017

Line Equipment Specialist Light & Power Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $23.83 – $28.00 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: May 1, 2017 (Town employment application required)

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

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

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Apr 2 - Sep 30 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Special Events Maintenance Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Community Service Officer Hiring rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience Positions are open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs

▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR

Maintenance Position Year round end of year bonuses.

Looking for fast paced self starters with a good positive attitude!

Starting at $15 DOE Come by the Discovery office and fill out an application or call (970) 691-7364 with any questions.

Apartments

Short Term TRANSPORTATION Seasonal Rentals, 2 available $950 - $1150/month Utilities Incl. N/S, N/P, Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond.$1,000/mo + elec & sec dep. Cable,W/D incl.

Wants To Rent Quiet area. N/S, No pets.

Avail in May, 1 yr lease, ref Senior female wants bedreq 720-838-5724 room in private home in Estes Park will pay rent or Cabins share expenses. Pam at 503 560-5433.

Spacious 1 Bedroom Cabin Year Lease, N/S, N/P Utilities Incl. $1250/month TRANSPORTATION Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

Commercial Rentals

▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to:

The Discovery and Coyote Lodges are hiring immediately for full time

RENTALS

▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cars

Office Space available soon starting at $350 a month. Includes shared reception area, private office, heat/air conditioning, and handicapped bathroom.

OR private office with 880 sq. ft.has large reception area, 2 offices, separate 1991 Firebird Formula heat/air and private bath available immediately. Call 970 214 5269 Peggy Lynch - 970-2325588.

River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple available.

970-586-1700

SERVICES Cleaning

Small Office, 120sf, $125/mo plus utilities.

Cleaning Lady Available 1160 Woodstock, 970-290at $15/hr, 4527 For 2 to 4 hr cleaning sessions weekly, twice Suite “A” at Signature monthly or monthly. All Square, 351 Moraine Avsupplies included. Have enue worked 12 years in Estes.

2,118 sq ft Prime Office Excellent references.

Suite 577-7059 Reception, Four Offices Storage Rooms, Filing Beautifully-Appointed Rest Room On-Site Parking 970-586-8846

Room/Roommate Room for one person available in town, in cabin on the river. $575 mo. incl all 970-389-7656

SERVICES Home Repair/Service

HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log and Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates, Mantels & Accents www.lograils.com

Sewing/Alterations Sewing Services cushions + chair tops Recover or create new industrial sewing repairs including leather.

Including campers Please call Beth for appt.

970 492-5446

Business Related Serene Home Spaces Professional Organizing, Re Design, Estate Sales.

Experience and Reference.

719-459-1279

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ANIMALS/PETS Pet Care

SALES

REAL ESTATE

RECREATION

SALES

Other-Misc

Commercial

Sporting Goods

Garage Sales

Call Susan “Jackson of All Trades” at 970-227-9842 for spring clean-up, gardening, pruning and tree fencing, painting and deck refinishing.

HOUSEHOLD Furniture Professional Pet Sitter, providing daily walks or vacation pet sitting. Experienced with medical needs and senior pets.

Bonded, insured; Pet First Aid instructor. Renee, 970-232-6231

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natuzzi navy blue leather couch . 40.00 .

208-867-0773

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950 For Sale By Owner Garage Bay Unit - approx 680 sq ft w/10x10 office & bath. Lots of possible uses. For pricing call 970775-2574 or (cell) 970294-2157.

Garage sale.

Name your own price.

452 Columbine Ave Saturday 29th of March. 9-11 am

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but Golf Set, Women’s seems overwhelming. graphite “Adam’s Idea”, We do the work, you make with bag: putter,SW,PW, the $. Local, Affordable, irons 9,8,7,- hybrid 4,5,6,References. CALL NOW Woods;7,5,3,driver. $200.

970-215-5548 Sun Mountain micro cart,$100 -Sun Mountain Speed cart,$85. 586-4816 NOTICES

Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given pursuant to Title 38 Article 21.5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, a public sale to be held on May 6, 2017 at 1pm at Alpine Self Storage, 801

ACUPUNCTURE

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Dunraven St., for the sale of items in storage unit #13 belonging to Dallas Skadberg of 304 Waltonia River Ct, Drake, CO 80515. Items consist of misc. household items. For information please call 586-8988.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Craig L. Boyatt, Deceased Case Number 2017PR030115 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado, on or before May 15, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher M. Unger Attorney for the Personal Representative 525 Pine River Lane, Unit G P.O. Box 1783 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 (970) 577-0204 chris.unger@mtnwestlegal.com The Estes Park Housing Authority will close the waiting lists for all rental properties effective May 15, 2017. The lists will be purged and reopened on June 27, 2017. Please note: NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING THIS TIME. Questions? Please call (970) 577-3730 EHO/EEO.

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COMPUTER SERVICES CONT.

CHIMNEY SWEEP

COUNSELING SERVICES

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FLOORING

CLEANING SERVICES DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SERVICES EYE WEAR/GLASSES

EYE CARE

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720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build

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PAINTING

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

• EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT

LANDSCPAING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PHOTOGRAPH PRINTING

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RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PLUMBING

ROOFING

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SHARPENING / SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

PROPANE SEALCOATING

WINDOW CLEANING

POWER GENERATION

SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

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970-586-3333 www.FirstColoradoRealty.com Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570

Judy Nystrom Broker/Assoc. 303-506-5466

Ellen Benes Marketing Coordinator

Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Brad Barnett Broker/Assoc. 970-212-6780

Kim Sandell Client Liaison

Jeremy Collinet Broker/Assoc. 970-302-1850

Lori Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-232-5511

Julia Daley Broker/Assoc. 720-937-0806

Jack Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-231-732706

Sue Magnuson Broker/Assoc. 970-214-0319

Tom Thomas Broker/Assoc. 970-481-3619

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Own the mountain with this end-of-the-road retreat on 30-ACRES of privacy. Snowcapped mountain views and a well maintained home featuring beautiful wood beams, moss rock fireplace and lots of windows. Main level living, with a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths plus large walkout family/rec room for family play and extra guests. $1,295,000 267 Upper Venner Road

Over 19 Acres!

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19.1 acres of privacy and mountain views, with access through Rockwood Estates. Residence is spacious older home and exceptional separate cabin, beautifully updated. With house and cabin, there is 4,061 total sq ft of living space and a 706 sq ft attached garage. Call to see property, adjacent to Christmas Tree Mountain and appreciate the privacy of this unique and special place. $950,000 1016 Christmas Tree Lane R

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Possible Commercial Property x Can be developed for commercial x 2-3 levels possible x Diagonal parking across street x Sloping lot runs from Moraine Ave. to

East Riverside Drive $450,000 286 Moraine Avenue

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Snowcapped Views and Privacy

Quiet and Private! x 4 bedroom/3 bathroom, 4+ acres x Hardwood & remodeled kitchen x Open floor plan & large deck x Master bedroom w/sauna x Oversized garage & blacktop drive

$798,000 www.510LittleBeaverDr.com

Welcome Home to Kiowa Ridge x Under construction 3 bed/3 bath x 1 Level living & open floorplan x High end finishes x 1.2 acres borders open space x Panoramic views

$749,000 Lot 6 Lakota Court

Excellent Investment Opportunity

Choose Your Finishes!

10 Acres in Town

x Great Location just off Hwy 34 x Fully Leased Commercial Building x 2 Residential Condos/ 1 Office Space x 2 Commercial Tenants x 4 Garage Bays & Lots of Storage

x To-be-built 3 bedroom/3 bath x Main level master x Open floor great room x Deck to enjoy the views x Contract now & choose the finishes!

x View Longs Peak & Continental Divide x Privacy Among Rock and Forest x Trails Lead into RMNP x Existing Well & Electric x 1 mile to Downtown

$1,195,000 541 Lone Pine Drive

$569,000 1145 Fish Creek Road

$264,900 260 Elm Road

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

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Gorgeous Riverfront Property x Views of snow-capped mountains x Building sites on river or road x Existing well or city water nearby x Could be split into 2 lots x E-estate zoning

$495,000 2.5 Acres/Fall River Road

Premier Grey Fox Estates x 2.27 Acres x Mountain setting w/city utilities x Light & sunny location x Beautiful and individual building sites

$240,000 Lot 8 Shadow Mountain Court