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Rocky Mountain National Park Rescue On East Inlet Trail At 8:30 p.m. Friday night, May 5, park rangers were contacted via cell phone about an incident on the East Inlet Trail on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. A 19-year-old man from Tennessee and two friends were backpacking in the area. They were roughly 3.5 miles from the trailhead, scrambling over steep terrain, boulders and downed trees when a large boulder fell on the man’s leg. The man’s friends were able to free him from under the rock.

Search and Rescue Team members reached the man at approximately 11:30 p.m. A number of agencies assisted Rocky Mountain National Park on this incident including Grand County EMS, Grand Lake Fire Protection District, Grand County Sheriff ’s Office and Grand County Search and Rescue. The man was located in steep terrain, cliffed out on one side and steep scree on the other. Due to the terrain and darkness, the team of fifteen members stayed put through the night and provided advanced medical care to the injured man.

Because of the nature of the man’s leg injury and the location, park rangers requested assistance from the Colorado High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Program to assist in evacuating the man via a hoist operation, using a winch operated cable.

The man was flown to Harbison Meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park where he was transported by ground ambulance to Middle Park Medical Center.

Rescue team members later hiked out to the trailhead.

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Police Operation On Larkspur Ave. At approximately 10:30 a.m. May 5, the Estes Park Police Department (EPPD) received a call about a suicidal adult male in a residence on Larkspur Avenue. EPPD responded to the area to ensure the safety of neighbors, and attempt to contact the man and provide assistance.

The individual was alone in the home for the duration of the incident.

Neighbors in the area were notified of a law enforcement operation and asked to evacuate the area or shelter in place. Additionally, Larkspur Avenue between Carriage Drive and Whispering Pines Drive was closed to the public. These steps were taken to ensure the safety of the general public.

EPPD personnel made contact with the individual and spoke with him on the phone for approximately seven hours. The individual made multiple threats against the lives of law enforcement and claimed to have placed explosive devices around the home.

After the individual came out of the house, brandished a handgun and went back inside, the EPPD requested the assistance of regional partner agencies. A SWAT team attempted to enter the house the night of May 5, at which time the individual dis-

charged a handgun in the direction of the team an undetermined number of times.

The morning of May 6, neighbors in the area were notified to expect loud noises as part of efforts to safely gain access to the home. At approximately 12:00 p.m. on May 6, a SWAT team entered the house and found the individual had taken his own life. No explosives were discovered by a Bomb Squad sweep.

EPPD declared the situation resolved and the area safe for return at 1:18 p.m.

Throughout this incident, the Estes Park Police Department received assistance from many agencies including Larimer County Regional SWAT, Larimer County Sheriff 's Department, Northern Colorado Bomb Squad, Boulder County Sheriff 's SWAT, Boulder County Regional Bomb Squad, Longmont Police Department SWAT, Loveland Police Department, Fort Collins Police Department SWAT, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Valley Fire Protection District, and the Estes Park Medical Center Ambulance Service.

No further information will be released by the Estes Park Police Department due to an ongoing investigation of this incident.

Heartfelt Thanks For Larkspur Efforts To The Editor: Larkspur Avenue residents in Carriage Hills wish to express appreciation and thanks for the outstanding efforts of our community and our local law enforcement agencies in their response to recent events in our area.

There are many other agencies to thank, as support was also provided by Larimer County Regional SWAT and Sheriff 's Department, Northern Colorado Bomb Squad, Boulder County Sheriff 's SWAT and Regional Bomb Squad, Longmont Police Department SWAT, Loveland Police Department, Fort Collins Police Department SWAT, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Valley Fire Protection District, and the Estes Park Medical Center Ambulance Service.

Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA911) gave residents instructions and updates, and auxiliary police kept the roads secure while providing

up-to-the-minute information for residents as events developed.

Quality Inn owner Gregg Jurgens provided complimentary rooms and breakfast to evacuated residents, even while his responsibilities as Big Duck for the Rotary Duck Race kept him busy in the downtown area.

Local police made a personal effort to contact us. On our return to Estes Park, we received support from the library and offers for shelter from friends and strangers. We even received personal police assistance from Officer Mason who made a trip through our back door to turn off the crockpot.

Living in a community where people care about each other’s welfare is a gift we cherish every day. We are now more acutely aware of another gift – the presence of well-trained, courteous, caring, law enforcement professionals. Thanks again for all you do.

Marsha Yelick

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Estes Park Recognized For 20 Years As A Tree City, Receives Special Growth Award Mayor Todd Jirsa recently accepted the 20th Tree City USA Award from the Arbor Day Foundation at the Estes Park Mountain Festival.l. May Mayor a or Jirsa ay also accepted the special Tree City USA Growth rowth Award. To be considered sidered a Tree City, a commummunity must have a tree ree care ordinance and d an advisory board that at fof fo cuses on trees or a staff f arff borist, spend at least ast $2.00 per capita on tree health and maintenance, and d have an annual Arbor Day Procla-mation. The Town Estes Park has met these criteria for 20 consecutive years.

The Special Growth Award is presented to communities that show a dedication to arboriculture. The award acknowledges the Town’s work on educational tree brochures, the new tree identifica-

tion plaques, Estes Park in Bloom’s Business Bright Spot awards, the Mountain Festival and the Parks Division’s Tree Talks.

T Ta lks. Brian Be Berg, Parks MainteSuper nance Supervisor and certified Arborist ffor the Town of Estes Par Park commented “I am proud prou of the hard work and ded dedication the Parks team an and the entire comput forth to care for munity p our trees. It’s great living among community members comm who love trees aas much as I do.�

F For more information, contact the tio Public Works DePu partment at 970-577-3587. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Paving The Way To The Future Estes Park Museum Collections & Research Facility

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The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is raising $1M to build a new Museum Collections & 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 sale 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.

Congratulations and thank you to Bob and Mary Jo Seifert who purchased an

etched paver and are actively supporting the Estes Park Museum Friends build the much-needed Collections & Research Facility. “As long time volunteers, we know how important this facility is and wanted to support it.� – Bob and Mary Jo Seifert If you are interested in supporting this special project, please visit the following website to review the facility plans and download a paver order form: www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org/collectionsand-research-building or visit the Museum at 200 Fourth Street. Please call or email Museum Director Derek Fortini for more information at 970-577-3761 or dfortini@estes.org.

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T help you prepare for To f r the coming fo wildfire season, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hosting three slash drop-off events. From 8:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. on June 23rd, 24th and 25th, property owners within the fire district are encouraged to bring slash to the Town of Estes Park property located at 640 Elm Road. The site entrance is on the rightside of Elm Road, just past the turn off to the Waste Management Transfer Station.

Appropriate materials (outlined below) can only be accepted during the designated times within the gated area. Please note that if guidelines are not followed, the Fire District may not be able to host future slash drop-off events.

Slash consists of tree trimmings, small tree trunks and shrubs that have been removed to create or improve defensible space around structures.

Materials accepted: • Branches/tree trimmings • Small tree trunks • Shrubs (no root balls) NOT acceptable: • Pine needles, cones and other small yard debris • Stumps • Flood debris • Material from businesses/commercial sites EVFPD extends thanks to the volunteers working these events and to the Town of Estes Park for providing the drop-off location and assistance with moving materials.

Start improving the defensible space

around your home now!

Fire fighters appreciate all the work property owners do to reduce wildfire hazards before there is an immediate threat. Once a wildfire threatens an area, there isn’t time to do this important mitigation work. Here are some actions you can take to create a Firewise home with surrounding defensible space.

• Thin continuous tree and brush cover around all structures.

• Clean out gutters and roof areas where pine needles collect.

• Clean pine needles and other debris from under decks and in corners of structures.

• Mow grass and weeds around structures.

• Prune tree branches to eliminate the possibility of fire reaching the branches.

• Remove any small tree or shrub from under large trees to eliminate a ladder for fire up to the tree branches.

• Stack firewood at least 30 feet away from any structure.

• Post reflective house numbers at the edge of the road so they are clearly visible both day and night.

• Make sure the driveway is at least 12 feet wide and all tree branches are cleared to a height of 14 feet to allow emergency response vehicles safe access to all structures.

To have a Residential Firewise Risk Assessment completed for your property, please contact the Fire District at 970577-0900.

Fish Creek Infrastructure Project Update Rockwood Lane Detour May 10 On Wednesday, May 10 from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m., a temporary detour road will provide access between Rockwood Estates and Fish Creek Road while Rockwood Lane is closed for construction of a water diversion. The detour will remain in place for use as needed throughout the project.

This project is part of the Fish Creek Road and Public Infrastructure repairs.

The purpose of this project is to repair and reconstruct roadways, improve drainage, replace and reconstruct trails, install retaining walls, and enhance Fish

Creek to increase resiliency to future flooding.

SEMA Construction Inc. is the contractor for this $11.5 million project.

To receive information about this project please call the project hotline at 970281-5184, email the public information team at info@FishCreekCorridorRepair.com, or visit the project website at www.fishcreekcorridorrepair.com.

Please watch the project website for regular updates and traffic impacts.

The Northern Colorado Med Evac helicopter was a popular attraction at the Estes Park Public Safety Fair sponsored by the Estes Park Police Dept. last Saturday. Kris Hazelton

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

April 30 At 6:03 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2261 Arapaho Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:11 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the area of Highview Ct. for an odor investigation.

May 1 At 12:12 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 299 W. Elkhorn Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

May 2 At 7:27 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1479 Highway 34 for a MVC. At 8:45 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the 1000 Block of S. Saint Vrain Ave. for an odor investigation.

May 4 At 12:42 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the area of Darcy Dr. for an

odor investigation.

At 3:53 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 7 on Highway 36 for a MVC. May 5 At 11:53 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1902 Ptarmigan Trail to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:37 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist another agency.

At 6:50 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2470 Highway 66 to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:12 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 390 W Riverside Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 9:19 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 6 on Highway 36 for a MVC. May 6 At 6:11 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 2 on Highway 36 for a MVC. At 8:31 a.m. the EVFPD was paged for an assist to another agency.

At 10:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 315 Big Horn Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:11 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3450 Fall River Rd. for a MVC.

EPMC & Families For Estes To Host Mountain Moose Clinic By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Stuffed animals have long provided security to both children and children at heart. Estes Park Medical Center and Families for Estes will co-host the third annual animal clinic this Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 9 a.m. 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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EPMC Foundation Selected As Windows To The West Partner

The Estes Park Western Heritage Foun- tions of landscapes, wildlife and tradidation (EPWHF) has chosen the Estes tional Western lifestyles in a wide variety Park Medical Center Foundation as a of media, there will be opportunities to partner for the 2017 Windows to the meet the artists and discuss their work.

West Art Show and Sale being held June Visit windowswestart.com for more in2-4. As a partner, the EPMC Foundation formation about the art show, sale and will receive 20 percent of the price of any other events. For more information original piece of artwork when the purabout supporting The EPMC Foundachaser presents EPMC Foundation’s tion by purchasing art at the show visitpartner certificate at the time of purGiveToEPMC.org/WesternArtShow. chase. “We are grateful for this opportunity to work with the Western Heritage Foundation on this exceptional art show and appreciate the ability for art enthusiasts to donate a portion of their purchase price to the EPMC Foundation,� said Shelley Doggett, EPMC Foundation board president.

The EPMC’s partner certificate is available at GiveToEPMC.org/WesternArtShow.

"We are proud to be working with Kevin Mullin and his program to strengthen the Medical Center," said Dr. Howell F. Wright, EPWHF chair. "Helping each other is a core principle here in the Estes Valley, and we are grateful to be standing as a team with the Medical Center Foundation."

The Windows to the West Art Show & Sale will showcase 48 of the country’s top contemporary Western heritage artists and 200 works of art from June 2-4 at the Estes Park Events Complex. In addition to depic

First Colorado Thanks Community The Home Team at First Colorado Realty thanks the Estes Park community for their generous response to Judy Fontius’s Estate Sale last weekend.

We couldn’t have done this without the skill and experienced preparation of Lori Stetson, 970-215-3139, and recommend

her highly to others.

Judy’s beneficiary, The Denver Zoo, and Executor, Joy Wilson, appreciate the response of Estes Park.

Remembering Judy’s spirit and volunteering heart, Judy Nystrom and Julia Daley

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Well, hi! It’s been a while! I haven’t written a column since the end of September but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been thinking about it. A few weeks ago, Jordan asked if I was ever going to write again. “Of course I will,” I responded, somewhat curtly. “I’ve been writing articles a few times a month. It’s just that the focus of those articles has been on other, more important stuff.”

That “more important stuff ” includes recaps of Explore Our Store and spotlights about businesses participating in EPNRC’s Estes Give Back program.

These were articles with meat to them – information that’s important (at least in my opinion) for the community to know.

These columns (again, at least in my opinion) don’t register on that scale.

They’re fun to write and I enjoy writing them, but they don’t make it on my to-do list as a must-check-off-item. When life got busy – and wow, did it get busy – they fell to the bottom of the priority spectrum.

That busyness is something I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about. The concept of being a busy person seems like one of the trendy topics you see on your Facebook newsfeed or in the editorial section of your favorite news website. In our culture, there’s been a glorification of being busy: a packed schedule can create the perception of having a “full” life; quiet days at home can sometimes feel lazy or even selfish. For several weeks (months?), Jordan and I have both been juggling multiple jobs, volunteer commitments, activities every weeknight. All of it has been good, important work, but

wow. It’s been a lot. For some time now, we’ve started to feel a bit run down.

So, we cleaned up our schedules a bit.

We trimmed down jobs, shied away from back-to-back commitments (repeat after me: just because one ends, doesn’t mean the next needs to begin), and started to be thoughtful and intentional about our life balance. We found that we want to stay busy – mainly because we love what we choose to do! We love how we choose to make our life together and how we choose to contribute to our community. For me, that’s the difference between glorified busyness and being busy authentically. We aren’t filling our calendar with commitments just because. We’re using our time on organizations and projects that are meaningful to us, that we want to be doing. So how do we balance that desire to be busy with such worthwhile endeavors, with a healthy lifestyle that allows for play and relaxation?

As we head into summer, we are feeling grateful that our days are not as full as they used to be. We want to get back to long Sunday hikes in RMNP, walks downtown and beers on the Rock Cut patio (okay, that’s one area that hasn’t suffered lately). We live in Estes Park for that lifestyle balance and don’t want to lose sight of it. Sounds like we’ll continue to “work hard, play hard.”

Kirby Hazelton and her husband Jordan live in Estes Park with their dog Harley.

They love hiking, craft beer, and finding all the magic Estes Park has to offer. Email Kirby at kirby.hazelton@gmail.com.

This Weekend-Annual Spring Sale!

This Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, come to 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.

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. You might even find a valuable collectible item to give as a gift for mother on Sunday. 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. We are expecting homemade breads-savory and sweet, as well as pies, cupcakes, cookies and other yummy things.

Both Crossroads Ministry and LLEV are 501(c)3 nonprofits.

Crossroads provides basic human services to residents 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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Why Broadband Is Important To the Estes Park Medical Center Gary M. Hall

ties of home-monitoring for those who need it most takes a quantum leap forBroadband availability for the Estes Val- ward when broadband is available to virtually every home. Real-time awareness ley has been a newsworthy topic in recent years. And for good reason: Our re- of medical issues in the home becomes possible with on-person alert systems, tailers rely on it, our town and schools cardiac monitoring, monitoring of other rely on high-speed, high-availability information flow, and the Estes Park Med- important medical measurements, and ical Center (EPMC) has critical informa- so on.

Teleconferencing with one’s care tion needs that are enabled by the providers becomes enabled with a fullypresence of broadband --- and hindered evolved broadband network in the Estes when broadband is limited or broken.

Valley.

Many patient appointments When the Estes voters recently chose to would be perfectly successful without regrant the Town of Estes Park the ability quiring the patient to travel to the medto participate in public broadband activiical center for a face-to-face conference ties in the Estes Valley, there were many of us who could see the great value to our with their provider. And then there’s our economic health – and the great value to patient portal. You can communicate securely with your clinic physician, view our healthcare services. your lab and radiology reports, request Many communities in Colorado, and in appointments, and much more, through other states, have similar efforts afoot to your secure internet connection. engage and expand broadband in their There are many other potential applicacommunities. In virtually every case, retions, but most importantly, the success tailers, government, schools, and healthof so many medical services relies on a care providers strongly encourage and robust and high-performing network of support these efforts. broadband. While broadband could enOn the healthcare front in the Estes Valcourage new high-tech jobs in Estes, it’s ley, broadband connectivity allows your hometown medical center and EPMC to securely access and exchange therefore you, the citizens, who would an enormous amount of information benefit first from a healthy, strong, powabout our patients with other providers. erful broadband network throughout the When we transfer patients “down the valley. hill” for advanced or tertiary care, the On the parallel, but also very critical, medical record follows those patients aspect of broadband redundancy, the down. Primary-care physicians can also town, the medical center, and many oththen connect online and help manage ers have worked together to help press and monitor care at many of those other for additional fiber-optic lines up the facilities. Many of our radiology images canyon.

This is also critical, and fortu(especially CT scans, MRIs, and afternately, with the efforts of many, we are hours X-rays) are shared with radiolomoving toward redundant fiber-optic cagists and providers on the Front Range, bles up the canyons by sometime in for continuity of care. And we often need 2018. As we all know, the flood of 2013 to be able to view images taken by Front and the daylong outage in March 2016 Range hospitals. This is enabled by showed us how important redundancy in broadband, and impaired when it’s limthe form of multiple fiber-optic lines is to ited or down. all of the services we provide in our There are many more applications that beautiful town. exchange medical information (often critical information) with other providers In the meantime, the medical center physicians and staff provide the topflight outside the Estes Valley. The efforts to service for which they’re known, regardexpand broadband in the valley and to less of the status of advanced broadband provide sufficient broadband economithroughout the valley. Still, helping ALL cally to all businesses and citizens offers many opportunities for evolving medical of Estes Park’s businesses and residents gain connection to the most advanced care. For example, our home health broadband available would benefit all of nurses and therapists visit many, many us.

I applaud the Town of Estes Park for Estes residents to assist with rehabilitathe visionary effort to expand broadband tion, medical assessment and treatment, connectivity throughout the Estes Valley. even household chores and more. When I encourage you, the citizens of Estes, to broadband is available at the household, support these efforts – for the good of the nurse can document the requisite inyour family and friends and for the good formation real-time, and potentially of all who live in or visit this incredible communicate with the medical center for mountain town. additional care clarification or other exchange of information. And the possibiliCIO -- Estes Park Medical Center

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Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com When I was in my mid-twenties, I quit my job, packed everything I owned into the back of my hand-me-down Honda hatchback and left Des Moines, Iowa for the wilds of Colorado. I didn’t know what I was going to do there, I only knew I wasn’t ready to settle down yet. My aunt and uncle had just moved from California to Colorado Springs and had some spare floor space between moving boxes so that’s where I landed. It wasn’t long before I rented a room in a house owned by a realtor and a restaurateur, and by the time I moved from the Springs 11 years later I had bought my first house and had a career in public relations.

While I lived in the Springs, under the silhouette of Pikes Peak, I caught a very serious bug that a lot of people catch while in Colorado: Fourteeneritis. I had climbed Mt. Quandary when I was 14 and ever since, I was smitten. Twelve years later, after remembering from afar the smell of wood smoke and pine trees, the feel of the crisp high-altitude air, and the invigorating sense of accomplishment after doing a hard hike, I was happy to move to Colorado permanently, where I could answer the call of those 54 mountains over 14,000 feet. (There were only 54 back then. Now some say there are 58. Curious, isn’t it? Where did those extra four peaks pop up from?)

I bagged 22 fourteeners before I was wooed away from Colorado for a short while. In addition, I was forced to turn back before reaching the top of two more. The snow was too deep on Yale, and when I felt the steel shanks in my boots shock my foot from the electric storm swirling around the peak of Princeton, I had to forgo that summit as well. Twenty-two isn’t even half of the mighty 14ers in Colorado, and knocking out 22 is only a drop in the tarn compared to so many hikers who have climbed all of them.

Those ambitious peak-bagging locals have formed a club in Estes Park. I’ll never belong because I won’t attempt some of the more precarious peaks. They aren’t technically—technical—but they are too dangerous for my liking.

Back in my 14er days, the mountains were my world. I worked all week so that I could take off at 5:01 on Friday evening to get to the trailhead, pitch a tent (usually in the dark), and be on the trail at or before daybreak Saturday morning. There were no cell phones, no Internet, and no GPS. But there was Walt Borneman’s A Climbing Guide to Colorado's Fourteeners and that’s all we needed. That book, with its black and white photo and pale blue cover, was my Bible.

When I wasn’t hiking, I was memorizing its pages. After summiting each new mountain, I would underline the name of the peak, write the date I climbed it, the names of

those I climbed it with, and then I’d flip to the back where the names of the peaks were listed alphabetically and I would repeat the process. Underline, date, and name my fellow climbers. I would tally up how many peaks I’d underlined, figure out which one I could do next, and get out the maps to start planning. I read Walt’s descriptions of each trail and dreamed of when I’d be on those trails with whomever I could convince to go with me.

Many years later, when I found out that Walt Borneman lives in Estes Park, I was awestruck. The man who opened the magnificent world of 14ers to me, right here in the same small town I call home! When I met him for the first time, I shook his hand with such reverence he probably thought I was daft.

Come to find out, Walt wrote what I call “The Fourteener Book” long ago and never stopped writing. His books cover the history of wars, war heroes and presidents, and include one national best seller. He is published by the big guys: Random House, HarperCollins and Little, Brown, and he travels across the country making presentations and signing books. Walt Borneman is the real deal.

You can find Walt’s books at Macdonald Bookshop. And you can find my new book there too. Just this month, Slices of Life, Estes Park; Best of The Thunker Columns found its way to the shelves of our local bookstore (and on Amazon if you can’t get to Macdonald to buy the book in person). With the help of a couple of loyal readers, I selected the most popular columns from the last 11 years and put them between one cover—with a picture of an adorable little critter on the front (adorable, that is, until it digs holes in your yard and eats your garden fare). The book is fun, informative, nostalgic, heartwarming and humorous, covering topics including small town mountain living, Mother Nature and human nature, and our ability to chuckle as we struggled to stay afloat—often in “no flush zones”—during the Flood of 2013.

I will be at Macdonald Bookshop on Saturday, May 20, 1:00 to 4:00 p. m. peddling Slices of Life, so please drop by to say hello and get your personal copy signed. I’ll have a big bowl of Lucky Charm marshmallows there for you to sample, and if that’s not enough to lure you in, I don’t know what is. (Macdonald Bookshop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-3450).

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

The Power Of Food For Diabetes Prevention Cooking Classes Food for Life: The Power of Food for Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class teaches participants how food choices can prevent and treat type 2 diabetes and arms them with practical cooking skills for making healthy and delicious meals. People who have type 2 diabetes, or concerns about developing diabetes, and their friends and family members will benefit from the class.

Local instructor Chazz Glaze will cover important diabetes-nutrition topics and guide students through the preparation of tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes. Participants will watch a 30-minute DVD featuring Neal Barnard, M.D., speaking on the role of meal planning, as well as inspiring interviews with people who reversed their diabetes with a vegan diet. They will also enjoy food samples of

the recipes prepared in class.

The class details are as follows: Thursday, May 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—How Foods Fight Diabetes Thursday, May 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—The Power of Your Plate (and Grocery Cart) Thursday, June 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and Recognizing and Treating Low Blood Sugar Thursday, June 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Designing a Diet for Maximum Weight Control For more information about the Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class program or to register for the classes, please email Chazz at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com or call (970) 235-1586 (if no answer, please leave a voicemail).

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Free Workshop-Your Board And Fundraising The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents the free workshop Your Board and Fundraising – a facilitated webinar on Tuesday, May 16 from 3:305:00 p.m. in the Computer Classroom at the Estes Valley Library. Board members and staff are invited to attend this informational program. We will leave plenty of time for discussion on this sometimes challenging topic!

Learn how to actively engage your board in fundraising. The purpose of this workshop is to think systematically through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. This

process involves some key elements: • Understanding the role of your board • How to overcome board member concerns regarding fundraising • Ways the board can participate in the fundraising process • Tips for strengthening your fundraising board Thanks to a grant from the Estes Park Rotary Foundation, this class is being offered at no charge for area organizations.

To register please visit www.epnonprofit.org. Find the training under “News & Events” on the home page. Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970-480-7805.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The Parkinson's Support Group will meet on Tuesday, May 16 from 2:00 3:30. We have a new location and will be meeting, every 2nd Tuesday, for the rest of this year, at the Library, upstairs in the Wasson Room. You can take the elevator to the 2nd floor if you wish. All people with Parkinson's, and their care partners, family and friends are welcome to attend. Come to share and learn more about this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Questions or comments, please call Linda Hanak at 586 9633 or email at lindajoy2465@gmail.com.

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Estes Park Jazz Big Band And Village Band To Perform First Summer Concert The Estes Park Jazz Big Band and Village Band will perform the first concert of their summer season in a combined concert on Sunday, May 14. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. the Estes Park High School Theater.

The Jazz Big Band is celebrating its 25th year and the Village Band is celebrating its 35th year of performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors.

Chuck Varilek will lead the Jazz Big Band. Conducting duties for the Village Band will be shared by Loren Johnson, Jeff Klintberg and Varilek.

The Jazz Big Band will kick off the concert with a Gordon Goodwin hit, “That’s How We Roll,” followed by Mercer Ellington’s “Things Ain’t What They Used To Be.” Trombonists Curtis Fox and Chuck Varilek will next be featured on a Dave Wolpe chart, “Raw Bones.”

“Oh, You Beautiful Doll,” also arranged

by Wolpe, is to be performed next, followed by the Buddy Rich chart, “Groovin’ Hard,” by Don Menza. The Jazz Big Band will finish their portion of the concert with a Big Bad Voodoo Daddy hit “Jumpin’ Jack.”

After a short intermission to reset the stage, Loren Johnson will begin the Village Band part of the concert, starting

with the march “Coat Of Arms” by George Kenny. Scott Anderson will next be featured as vocal soloist on a medley of songs from “West Side Story” by Leonard Bernstein.

Jeff Klintberg will then assume the conducting duties, beginning with “Alphorn Ballad” by Dennis Armitage and featuring Karen Harris as alphorn soloist.

Klintberg will continue with music from the Kevin Costner movie “Dances With Wolves.”

Chuck Varilek will next direct the band, beginning with “Hebrides Suite,” a collection of four Scottish folk songs arranged

by Clare Grundman. The concert will be conclude with the performance of “The American Red Cross March” by Louis Panella.

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band and Estes Park Village Band are community bands made up of adult and high school musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. New members are always welcome to perform with the band. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings in the Estes Park High School bandroom.

Contact Chuck Varilek at 970-227-8704 for more information about the concert or the bands.

Thanks To EPPD To The Editor: I would like to express my deep appreciation to our Estes Park Police Department for publicizing their community policing practices regarding our local immigrant community. These folks are a very important part of our town, and they work hard in many jobs that impact

each of us in Estes Park. It is good to know that law abiding community members will not be sought after by our police department because of their immigrant status as is happening in some other places around the country.

Thank you, Nancy Thut

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Paint Estes Pink Committee Ramping Up This year’s Paint Estes Pink campaign is expanding in many ways. The number of involved organizations and businesses is growing, as well as the ways that funds are being raised. A growing group of community members have been working on how to increase visibility and raise more funds to support care and comfort for Estes Park Medical Center patients facing any form of cancer.

Paint Estes Pink began in 2014 when the Estes Park Western Heritage (hosts of the Rooftop Rodeo), Stanley Hotel and Trail-Gazette decided to expand upon the Wranglersponsored Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. Rather than focus on cancer research, their desire was to benefit local cancer care services at EPMC. Even with the growing list of collaborators and activities, the cause remains the same.

The committee is currently seeking funds to help cover material expenses for the campaign such as stickers, posters, parade float materials and a display for a Give Cancer the Boot Tribute. Sponsorships will ensure that 100% of all Paint Estes Pink donations will go directly to EPMC oncology services. If you are interested in becoming a Paint Estes Pink sponsor, contact Kevin Mullin at 970577-4306 or kmullin@epmedcenter.com.

Other ways businesses can get involved: Pink Storefront Décor Competition — All Estes businesses are encouraged to decorate the exterior of their building and/or display windows with pink for the weeks of June 26-July 8. All participants will be recognized. The winner will be announced on Saturday, July 8 at the Rooftop Rodeo. Last year’s winner was the Bank of Colorado.

Donation Jars — You can collect donations during the week of June 30-July 7 using official Paint Estes Pink jars. The business with the largest amount col-

lected will be recognized on Saturday, July 8 at the Rooftop Rodeo. Last year’s winner, The Barrel beer garden, matched what their patrons gave to come out on top.

Point of Sale Donation — Given the premium on counter space, businesses like Mary Jane’s are opting to set up an option for customers to round-up their purchase or provide a separate donation during check out.

Online Giving — You can support online giving to the Paint Estes Pink campaign by displaying posters, flyers and/or tent cards that direct people to GiveToEPMC.com/pink.

Specialty Items — You can offer a special item and donate a portion of the price. Kind Coffee will have a special coffee roast and Serenitea is doing a custom tea blend with a portion of sale proceeds going to the campaign.

Let the committee know how you’d like to participate at http://bit.ly/PEPparticipation.

The Need Facing a cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatments is exhausting. Traveling an hour or more for medical care creates even more hardship. Having the ability to receive infusion treatments, including chemotherapy, and to see an oncologist at EPMC is extremely valuable.

In order to keep up with a growing demand for these services, EPMC needs to purchase two new IV pumps. This equipment is used to administer highrisk medications, such as chemotherapy, when absolute precision and accuracy are critical.

All of the 2017 Paint Estes Pink donations will be used to purchase this important equipment.

To donate and learn more about Paint Estes Pink, visit GiveToEPMC.org/pink or contact Kevin Mullin at 970-577-4306 or kmullin@epmedcenter.com.

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Gala Opening: Celebrate Estes Valley Western Heritage & Art The Windows to the West Art Show & Sale Gala opening is Friday evening, June 2, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased at WindowsWestArt.com.

Dig thru your closet and re-discover your festive western wear-boots, bustiers and bolo ties are all welcome! This delightful evening will include: • A rich food buffet, open bar and live music • Door prizes and special presentations • A benefit auction of original art donated by several of the show’s outstanding artists • The opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy their 200 amazing artworks • Purchase your favorite masterpiece!

Most of the show's 48 artists will be on hand at the Gala to present and discuss their artwork celebrating the lifestyle, wildlife, and landscape of the West in diverse styles and media.

The Gala provides Estes Valley residents and visitors a unique opportunity to meet dozens of the region's most accomplished Western artists, vote for the $500 People’s Choice winner of the show, and purchase that artwork that thrills the heart.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., get there early to bid in the non-profit benefit auction and promote the Western heritage of the Estes Valley. Bidding closes at 7:30 p.m., with special presentations and winning bidders announced at 8:00 p.m.

Images of the show artwork and more information about the weekend event can be found at WindowsWestArt.com.

Custom Furnished Galleries Showcase Western Art This year, Windows to the West will showcase works by its artists in three gallery rooms furnished with gorgeous lodge-style living room decor provided

by show sponsor Sticks n Stones Furniture of Estes Park.

Floral arrangements, provided by show sponsor Enchanted Florist of Estes Park, will further complement the fine art, with placements throughout the galleries, including two stunning nine-foot-tall floral installations.

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Charities Net An Estimated $118,500 From Duck Race By: Rita DuChateau

aged to take almost 200 photographs during a seven-hour volunteer shift that The 6,242 yellow plastic ducks are dryran the gamut from greeting 5K runners ing off in a top-secret location, and the to reassuring a few toddlers who shied Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival charities are quacking with joy. Bolstered away from Lucky. Overall, Lucky made a lot of festival attendees happy, Thompson by a beautiful day on May 6, the event drew happy crowds at three locations and said.

“The reactions from produced near-record sales. the kids really keep you “The 68 charities and groups energized.

Lucky and I did a great job of selling adophad tons of fun,” he tion forms,” said Big Duck added.

Gregg Jurgens. “Many of the Activities in Bond Park charities also set up engaging hosted by 23 charities activities in Bond Park and featured educational were an integral part of our fesand entertaining games, tival.” adoption sales, music by The 68 non-profits and chariCowboy Brad Fitch with ties will receive an estimated Bob Brunson the Elktones, a pancake $118,500, which is 95 percent of breakfast and a beer garden, according to adoption form sales. Major sponsor doorganizer Kathy Groesbeck. nations provided $11,000 for the three “All these fine activities combined to top travel prizes. Estes Park businesses create a wonderful festival atmosphere donated about 500 gift certificates with and really drew a large, steady and enthusiastic crowd throughout the morning,” Groesbeck said. “A steady flow of duck adoptions kept the designated runners hopping from booth to booth and other pickup locations throughout town to the Duck Central location at Nicky's Resort to input the numbers.”

According to Dana Fritz, retail sales of duck-themed merchandise went swimmingly.

“We were blessed with good weather

Gregg Jergens and Lucky values of $20 and up. The major travel winners were: • Carolyn Kilgore won the Grand Prize Caribbean cruise for two, worth $6,000.

• Jacqueline Springer won the Second Prize trip for two to Riviera Maya, Mexico or Napa, California, worth $3,000.

• Clark Lupton won the trip for two to New York City or Savannah, Georgia worth $2,000.

Prize winners’ names are posted on www.epduckrace.org and those providing email addresses have been contacted.

Official winner certificates, necessary for redemption, will be sent by mail in the next few weeks.

Duck Race Committee member Scott Thompson served as mascot Lucky’s escort throughout the day. He also manMerchandise Crew

6,242 Rubber Duckies and great attendance, which led to great sales,” Fritz said. “For the first time in a long time we almost sold all our duckie merchandise, thanks to all who helped and bought.”

To re-live the race from the beginning of the Duck Waddle to the arrival of the ducks at the finish line and all the fun in between, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EPDuckRace/

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Nature’s Engineers: Beavers

In the Rocky Mountains beavers play an extremely important part in the ecosystem.

Beavers interplay with aspen, willow, elk, trout, birds and even wolves. If you’re interested in learning about this amazing species and its role in the Rocky Mountain ecosystem join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on May 20th for the Nature’s Engineers: Beavers class.

Led by Jared Gricoskie participants will explore Estes Park, following in the footsteps of Enos Mills, to visit beaver colonies described in his book, In Beaver World. Participants will also learn about the social structure of beaver colonies and the building of dams and lodges. As the day wanes participants will observe beavers as they begin their evening activities.

Jared is the owner and operator of Yel-

low Wood Guiding located in Estes Park.

Jared graduated from Penn State and since then has worked for the National Park Service and worked as naturalist throughout the United States. Jared has spent several years studying flora and fauna in Rocky Mountain National Park and is always looking for more wonders of the natural world to share with others.

To register, go online to www.rmconservancy.org and click on the Learn With Us tab, or give us a call at 970-586-3262.

YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are a charitable and faith-based organization committed to our communities, locally and nationwide.

We value and appreciate our local relationships, and commit to positive-impact partnerships.

FAITH 2

Full-time Chaplains at each Center

$26,244

Pastor Getaways Lodging Assistance

ESTES PARK CENTER 13,500

Worship Service Attendees

475

Pastoral Care Hours

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH 2,313 Worship Service Attendees

2,732

Dog Sled Presentation Attendees

CROSSROADS MINISTRY 14,400 Pounds of food donated [Total value = $24,000]

COMMUNITY ALICE TRAINING 548

Number of staff who attended ALICE Violent Intruder Training

1,099

Number of Larimer County and Grand County community members who attended ALICE Training

BLOOD DRIVES 77

Pints of blood collected through two Larimer County blood drives

ESTES PARK $18,000

Cost to host annual National Philanthropy Day gathering at Estes Park Center

GRANBY 350

Veterans and guests hosted at annual Veterans Day breakfast at Snow Mountain Ranch

FAMILY $40,882

Adam’s Camp Lodging Assistance

$218,052

Military Getaways Lodging Assistance

$19,100

Value of donated family memberships

$4,000

GRACE-respite for two families of children battling cancer

$99,740

Value of discounted weekend stays through Project Sanctuary [for veterans suffering from PTSD]

$70,628

Value of lodging gift certificates donated to non-profits for fundraising

YOUTH DAY CAMP $21,241

Value of scholarships awarded to 54 campers

CAMP CHIEF OURAY $114,575

Value of camp scholarships awarded to 254 children in need [23 Grand County children/ 8 Estes Park children]

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 8,560

Number of students who attended Outdoor Education programs [121 schools represented]

549

Number of Outdoor Education students receiving partial program scholarship

$15,472

Value of meal assistance donated to school groups

STAFF 1,876

Full- and part-time employees who contributed to local economies in 2016 [Total payroll = $13,664,959]

800

Volunteers who served to enhance our mission [Total hours = 160,000]

$9,500

Ruesch/Garris scholarship dollars awarded to 15 college student staff members

STAFF FOR KIDS $30,783

Amount of Estes Park Center staff donations for Day Camp scholarships

$21,047

Amount of Snow Mountain Ranch staff donations for Camp Chief Ouray scholarships

Numbers based on 2016 activity.

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To the Editor, On behalf of the Noon Rotary Club of Estes Park, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all of the River Patrol/Security volunteers who made the 29th annual Duck Race such a success.

They diligently corralled and cajoled more than 6,600 Ducks down Fall River from Nicky’s to the Wheel in Riverside Plaza. The Duck Race raises funds for over 65 charitable organizations and agencies that benefit the Estes Valley.

Thank you River Patrol Volunteers: Deputy Norm Love, Dave Love, Natalie Boyer, Paul Love, Margot Love, The Lovels, Heidi & Leif Johnson, Kim Shaffer, Megan Thorburn, Deputy Ed Acela, Brendan Hall, Rob Rieckhoff, John Bostron, Jim Masloski, Deputy Charley Dickey, Shai Furman, Rebecca Urquhart, Doug miller, John Tessler, Shari Kleist, Paul Dowty, Gary & Lisa McFarland, Sue Hess, Candy Fain, Judy Harrington,

Charlie Fain, Kim Norris, Jakob Miller and Bill Pinkham.

Thank you also to River Sweepers for tracking down the inevitable straggling ducks lurking in the backwaters and eddies of this year’s murky Fall River: Howard Lauren, Jeff Liddle, Boyd Severson, Bryon Holmes, Mark Robinson, Catherine Oja, Kirby and Jordan Hazelton, Sherriff ’s assistant, Theresa Oja and the Pied Piper (supervisor of lead duck shenanigans) Brad Rosenbaum.

I’d also like to thank Gary and Kirk from Kirk’s Fly Shop for donating the use of waders to help our volunteers negotiate the river and extend a thank you to Daniela and Michael Kingston, owners of the Big Horn Restaurant for once again allowing us to set up volunteer headquarters on Saturday.

Sincerely, Duck Race Sherriff, Gene Oja, DDS

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Photos from Kirby Hazelton

Thanks For The Memories To The Editor: I want to extend a word of gratitude to all of the musicians and entertainers in this amazing town who offer their time and talents voluntarily to the residents of The Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park Village. Last month alone we were blessed to have seven different groups come to Good Sam. Your generosity is amazing.

Music is not only good for our soul but also for our memories. When these musicians visit the Village it is more than just entertainment for some. Music

brings back memories of times past. Music can transport us back to the past. It can remind us of our childhood, or a romantic moment or even of the times when we were musicians. Those songs from our past are just waiting to surface again.

Thank you for offering to come to Good Sams and entertain our residents.

And “Thanks for the Memory.”

Carey Stevanus Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park Village Activities Manager

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com How do y’all like this spring (?) weather? I tried working in the yard the other day and started out with long sleeves and a wind breaker and ended up changing to a short sleeve polo shirt.

Later in the day I had to change back to a long sleeve shirt and later added a sweater! When I told y’all not to plant until Mother’s Day I guess I knew what I was writing about. My few little daffodils were so brave until the hail and now, they have bowed their heads in defeat.

But look on the bright side, think of how green things will be soon. Actually my grass and aspens are green already and that “never say die” rhubarb is poking its’ head above ground. Thank goodness for the deer and elk who keep my yard mowed.

I have been thinking a lot lately of my friend that passed away (that I had baked muffins for). That has really hit home and made me think about how short life is and how we should appreciate each and every day, each and every loved one and friend. My son Greg has started a family Sunday dinner. We all gather every other Sunday when Marie has Nathan and Lexi. Greg and Cecelia’s Annette and Gregory are there as well.

This Sunday was not scheduled, but I had Greg, Cecelia, Marie and an extra bonus of Lexi and Nathan for dinner. It was an impromptu event.

Now all of this has nothing to do with my recipe for this column. I was just shooting the breeze. With my friend’s death and a couple of other occasions when I had to take food for a family in need, I thought it was good idea to put together an easy casserole recipe. So here is my macaroni and chicken dish that is easy and good.

Baked Macaroni and Chicken 1 pound of macaroni 2 small cans of drained mushrooms and stems.

4 Tbs. unsalted butter (a little more if needed.)

1 medium onion, diced.

1 medium red bell pepper, diced.

1 cup chopped celery 1 (14 oz.) can of Rotel fire roasted tomatoes and green chilies 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup sour cream Meat from one rotisserie chicken or 3-4 cups chopped cooked chicken (like 3 large breasts.)

Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Topping ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs Dabs of butter (enough to dab over the bread crumb topping) or melt about 2

Tbs. of butter.

Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with Pam. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the pasta according to directions and drain. Melt 4 Tbs. butter in skillet and sauté’ the onions and celery and red bell pepper until soft. Add drained mushrooms and continue cooking for about a minute.

Pour into a large bowl. Add all other ingredients except chicken and cheese and topping. Mix well and then add the chicken and cheese. After all is well combined add the macaroni and mix until the pasta is well coated. Place into prepared dish and sprinkle bread crumbs over all. Dab with butter or melted butter.

Bake about 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.

This can also be made into two smaller casseroles, enjoy one and freeze one for another time.

I guess I will have to give a rhubarb recipe next time if that stuff keeps growing like the weed it is.

Speaking of weeds, Sunshine is growing like a weed. She is really starting to listen and behave. We are funny as we have our little routines now. She has to come to the side of my bed in the morning and wake me; I let her out in the yard. She comes back to the door and we both go back to sleep. My email is esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

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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 10am Come Join the Summer Chancel Choir Rich Dixon Director Rehearsals at 6:45pm Thursdays and 9:00am Sundays

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“Talking With And Healing Your Pets” Workshop

9:45AM Sunday Morning Worship Message from Reverend Tom Towns 10:45AM Coffee Hour Internationally Known Animal Communicator to Teach in Estes Park May 20th International author Kate Solisti and local resident Renee Hodgden are offering a unique, one-time only workshop, “Talking with and Healing Your Pets” on Saturday, May 20th from 10:00-1:00 at the beautiful Dao House Retreat Center off Rt. 7. Solisti and Hodgden will be teaching Animal Communication techniques, hands-on healing, and Flower Essences for emotional support.

This will be an opportunity to deepen your communication with your animals as well as add safe, gentle tools to use at home for their physical, emotional and mental well- being. If you love animals, you won’t want to miss this fun and inspiring hands-on event.

Kate Solisti is an internationally known Animal Communicator, author of seven books and expert on dog and cat nutrition. Kate recently spoke at the Estes Park Rally and March for Science on April 22, on the importance of blending heart and science and partnering with the animals to restore Mother Earth. This will be her only workshop in Estes Park this season.

Teaching alongside Solisti for this workshop is local pet professional Renee Hodgden. Hodgden might be best known as a pet sitter and dog walker, but she’s also a Healing Touch for Animals practitioner and a certified instructor for PetTech Pet First Aid and CPR classes.

Her animal interests also include the safe use of herbs, essential oils, and complementary therapies for pet health. She emphasizes an integrative approach with your veterinarian’s diagnosis to support pet health.

The cost of the workshop is $95, with pre-registration required. Go to www.MyHarmonyPack.com for details and registration by May 15th. Local sponsors for this unique workshop are Estes Park Pet Supply, Harmony Pack and Heart-Centered Animal Connections.

The Estes Park Pet Supply store will be offering a generous in-store coupon for all participants at this workshop.

Estes Park Medical Center To Sponsor Fit Family Fun Run V I S I T E S T E S PA R K

Tourism Summit

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Join Us for the Visit Estes Park 2017 Tourism Summit!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 Estes Park Conference Center at The Ridgeline Hotel (Formerly known as the Rocky Mountain Park Inn)

SCHEDULE: Breakout Session 1 1-2pm

*BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Breakout Session 2 2:15-3:15pm

➤ Visit Estes Park Services & Benefits

General Session w/ Agency Partners and VEP Team 3:30-5:30pm

➤ Social Media 2 - Intermediate (Facebook and Instagram)

Reception 5:45-7pm

➤ Benefiting from Media & Hosting Media

PUBLIC WELCOME!

➤ Introduction to Visit Estes Park - Background & Mission

➤ How to tap into the International market ➤ Social Media 1 - The Basics (Facebook and Instagram) ➤ Google Analytics 1 - The Basics ➤ Google Analytics 2 - Intermediate

Commemorative Centennial gift to all attendees!

*Find more details including scheduling & RSVP at VisitEstesPark.com/partners/tourismsummit/

The Estes Park Medical Center is helping Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool to plan a fitness event for the entire family! How fit is your family? How fit are your teenagers and preteens? This is a chance to find out at the Fun Run! Saturday, May 20, at 9:00 meet at Stanley Park. Children age three through 3rd grade can participate in a jamboree of field activities testing how fast they can run, kick a soccer ball, throw and jump and more! These events will be led by Nancy Johnson, Tisha Goodemote and Marlys Eshelman, the LLEV Preschool staff.

Parents and older children can run or walk the 5K+ course around the lake.

This is a run for fun and adults of all ages are encouraged to come out and walk the

course as well. Strollers are welcome but please leave your dog at home.

You can register at LLEV Preschool or the day of the event. Children age three through 3rd grade registration fee is $10 and older children and adults are $20.

All participants will receive a goodie bag and food for energy at the event.

The registration fee is a donation to LLEV Preschool for our Tuition Assistance Program, providing low-income families in the Estes Valley with the opportunity for a quality preschool program.

This is family fun on a Saturday morning surrounded by beautiful scenery and getting in some exercise at the same time! Let’s get physical!

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Great Pets Need Great New Homes

Maya is three years old and 6.5 lbs. and she is very sweet. She is a little shaky when she first meets new people but is very gentle. She would be best in a home with older kids or none at all. She is housebroken and does well with other dogs.

Leon is about six years old. He is a loving and friendly boy. He does well with other cats and dogs and will make a superb couch companion in his forever home.

Ruger is a six year old beagle who weighs 38 pounds. He is great with other dogs and cats. He would be better with kids over 12. He is gentle, sweet and house trained.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet any of these sweet pets or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet any of these sweet pets or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the

community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

31st Annual Estes Park Fishing Derby June 3

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), in conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will sponsor a Fishing Derby to benefit EVRPD youth programs. The Fishing Derby will be held on Lake Estes in Estes Park, Colorado.

The Fishing Derby is for all ages. Prizes will be given for “Largest Fish” in four age groups: 9 & under, 10-15, 16-59, and 60 & over – male & female in each age group. Many prizes have been donated by local merchants.

Lake Estes will receive fish from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife prior to Derby Day. The Fishing Derby will run from 8:00 a. m. to 12:00 Noon. Registration will

begin at 6:30 a. m. at the Lake Estes Marina Store, 1770 Big Thompson Avenue (Hwy. 34). Registration fee is $4.00 on day of Derby. Pre-registration is $3.00.

For more information and/or registration form, visit the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District web site, www.evrpd.com or contact the Lake Estes Marina at 970-586-2011.

June 3 & 4 are “free fishing” days in the State of Colorado. No Colorado State fishing license is required these two days. The $5.00 day-use fee for vehicles at Lake Estes will be waived on Derby Day. Come to Estes Park for a great day of fishing and fun!

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MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EXPECTATION AND REALITY -- A MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VIEW I want to share with you a mother, Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, thoughts about Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. That is so much better than seeing it from Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s viewpoint. She writes: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love holidays. Any excuse to theme my kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; outfits, bake treats, listen to music, and learn about people and events. Any excuse for a big meal with family, amid family traditions, and loved ones.

Sadly, not all holidays end up looking like the pictures weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve painted right in our own minds. Most end up looking a whole lot different than the image weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve createdâ&#x20AC;Ś especially Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is the queen of the type of holiday that makes us crazy, because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve created an image of a perfect holiday, and convinced ourselves that that image is real in ours and everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes. In reality, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little chance.

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (in our heads) sees us sleeping in, waking up after a full nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep. It looks like sweet and happy children opening our bedroom door, running with widespread arms ready for snuggles and smiles. It looks like our spouse trailing behind while holding a tray of hot coffee, a vase holding exactly one perfect flower, and cards made by our dear little kids. And donuts! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looks like going to church with well-behaved children, who do not crawl underneath the pews to chase after crayons, who do not ask for more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;snackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after communion. It looks like going out to brunch with our beautiful family, to a cafĂŠ with actual plates, actual silverware rather than plastic sporks, and actual glasses instead of Styrofoam cups. It looks like a hot bath with a cup of tea and a good book, and no fingers wiggling under or pounding on the bathroom door.

Or maybe the expectations of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day are about your grandkids or your grandmother. On more than one of my kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visits to grandma, who expected her grandkids to love her sweetly, then spend the day telling stories and playing togetherâ&#x20AC;Ś only to have the children act up more than they have all week. On Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, maybe the visit grandma expects just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play out, bringing a sad tone to a day that was supposed to be light and fun. Expectations trip us up sometimes, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they?

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day (in real life) looks like pretty much any other day of the year. Because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a real mom, real life marches on through each and every holiday and occasion. It looks like waking up at the same early hour as usual, stepping on Legos in the still not-picked-up playroom, crumbs from last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meal still under the table. It looks like grown-up sons and daughters who forget to call on Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. It looks like a disagreement with our own moms. It looks like accepting whatever the day brings.

We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in the unable-to-be-met-expectations weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built up around one day. On Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and beyond, we have the chance to embrace the actual people weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been given in our very real and wonderful lives, to cherish our family and circumstances as the gifts that they are, thus, releasing ourselves from expectations of perfection. We instead chase that which will last for eternity. God gives us opportunities to bless, and be refined. So next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tempted to give in to disappointment, to be disheartened because your life doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t align with the picture in your head, lean into His heart instead. And in doing so, become like Him. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s praise God, from whom all blessings flowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even sticky, fingerprinted, early-rising, crumb-covered, forgot-to-call, perfectly imperfect ones. May you, mothers, have a happy Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, in all of its real-life glory!â&#x20AC;? (Anna) & Bob

Monday, May 15 Chicken alfredo lasagna, Garlic bread, Garden salad, Cookie Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 16 Barbecue pork loin, Coleslaw, Vegetable salad, Brownie Wednesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 17 Stuffed pork loin, Mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans, Pie Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 18 Beef stroganoff, Grandma noodles, Corn, Salad, Cake Friday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 19 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cobbler

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Self-Healing With Soundâ&#x20AC;? Series Offered Monthly At The Senior Center

Local Sound Healer Elaine Marie Tucci will continue to offer a free Self-Healing with Sound series on the third Friday of each month at the Senior Center. No previous experience with sound healing is required to attend. The next session will be Friday, May 19 at 1:00 p.m. Space is limited, so please call or stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, to sign up.

Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s session will explore using mantras to place the body into a receptive healing state. A mantra is a simple sound, syllable, word, or group of words

that is repeated aloud or internally and used to create inner transformation and healing. According to Elaine Marie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the body settles into a relaxed state of meditative calm, the potential for natural selfhealing and regenera tion becomes greatly accelerated. Using simple ancient mantra practices from across multiple spiritual and wisdom traditions, this workshop will look at traversing different states of consciousness to awaken latent abilities for self-healing.â&#x20AC;?

To sign up for programs, 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. You may also visit the Senior Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your email inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Meals On Wheels Program Seeks Additional Volunteer Drivers The Town of Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Services Division is seeking additional volunteer delivery drivers for its Meals on Wheels home delivery meal program.

Last year, Meals on Wheels volunteers delivered more than 7,400 meals to those in need in the Estes Valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dedicated volunteers are the heart of the program,â&#x20AC;? said Beth Headley, Senior Services Program Coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate the time, compassion, and personal attention our drivers provide for each client.â&#x20AC;?

Currently, there are volunteer opportunities available for both regular and substitute drivers. Regular drivers are scheduled on the same route weekly; substitute drivers fill in as vacancies arise. Town of Estes Park staff and a Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator manage the driver schedule on a daily basis. The program operates weekdays and the time commit-

ment is approximately 60-90 minutes per week, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Prospective volunteers should contact Senior Services staff with any questions and to complete a volunteer application packet. The application packet includes a Police Background Check and a Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles driving history, as well as a general application. Volunteers receive training by Senior Services staff.

Please contact Beth Headley, Program Coordinator, or Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager, at the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or stop by at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

For general information about the Senior Center, please visit the website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

Refresh Your Driving Skills With AARP Smart Driving Course AARP Smart Driver Course!

When: Thurs., May 25, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., break 12 to 1:00 p.m. - (lunch is not provided) Where: Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street Cost: Pay by check to instructor the day of the class: $15 AARP members / $20 non- AARP members

To register: Call or stop the Senior Center, 586-2996. Class size is limited, register early.

Upon completion, you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount.

Other restrictions may apply. Contact your agent for details.

For more information on the AARP Driver Safety Program, visit www.aarp.org/drive

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Bring On Summer “The trail compels you to know yourself and to be yourself, and puts you in harmony with the universe. It makes you glad to be living. It gives health, hope, and courage, and it extends that touch of nature which tends to make you kind.” Enos Mills Bienvenidos. Welkom. Bienvenue.

Velkommen. Benvenuto. Willkommen.

Yokoso. Failte. Aloha. Welcome to the trail.

It took retirees Eddie and Rhonda five days to drive their “fifth wheel” the 1,800 miles from Georgia to Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in Estes Park, a journey they’ve made for fifteen years. “We come every year, spend a month, sometimes two,” says Rhonda. “We just like it up here. The people are wonderful, the wildlife is phenomenal, and when the snow melts and Trail Ridge Road opens we’re among the first there. We do a lot of KOA; they offer great amenities. Everyone’s willing to help you if something happens.”

Bjorn, Ellen, Tove and Raymond (three are engineers, one is a salesman) live near Oslo and are at KOA overnight.

Ellen: “We wanted to see Rocky Mountain National Park because of the beautiful mountains.” Their rented Coachmen Leprechaun will take them down the “Grand Staircase” to Bryce, Zion and the Grand Canyon before flying back to Norway from Los Angeles.

Nick, who installs HVAC in Aurora, comes up every year for the Duck Race with his wife and two kids. “This is our initial camping trip of the year—we’ll do at least ten, and KOA is very helpful before we head out to more rugged terrain.”

Barbara drove from Alabama with two pups Cricket and Canyon, en route to Salt Lake City with furniture for her daughter. This cross-country trip continues a wistful tradition; Barbara and her husband enjoyed camping, and as they raised three daughters they gradually graduated from tents to RVs. After Barbara lost her husband to cancer a cleansing journey was in order. She visited the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Rocky, Zion and other National Parks, spreading his ashes all along the way. “There’s something magical about watching the landscape change through the windshield.

When I travel I can be myself, and I meet great people. The KOAs are amazing, and I’ve been a loyal customer since my first KOA experience.”

Today is a special anniversary for the Query family. Exactly one year ago Greg and Peri, their children Jamie and Mark, and their two dogs Murphy and Scout, assumed ownership of the Estes Park KOA just off US 34. “It was a family fit,” says Greg, who ran an insurance business in Illinois for thirty-three years. “We’re here because we love the camping world and we love Estes. Every day I wake up in amazement.

I went from an existence to being alive. It’s a full immersion life choice, and it takes commitment, but it’s all about hospitality. We’re in the memory-making business; people are here to refresh the soul.”

KOA originated in Billings, Montana, in 1962. Five hundred KOAs across America (twenty-six are in Colorado) annually deliver six million visitor nights on 60,000 sites. The largest KOA is in Okeechobee, Florida (700 sites) and the smallest (40 sites) is in Montpelier, Idaho. Estes Park’s Kampground was constructed in 1965 on 5.5 acres and is the fifth oldest KOA, offering fifteen tent camping sites, twenty-five RV sites (pull-thru and back-in, with full hookups), twenty regular and seven deluxe cabins. Additional amenities include wi-fi, laundry, Kamp K9, playgrounds, a convenience store, plus proximity to Estes Park restaurants and shops. Business has been good for Estes KOA, with five consecutive record attendance years and reservations up 20% this year. Stays average 3-4 days; the Kampground is essentially full from Fathers’ Day to ScotFest, and KOA’s season will end on October 15.

From the North American 2017 Camping Report: “Among U.S. households, 61 percent now include someone who camps. Well over 1 million households have started camping each year since 2014, resulting in 3.4 million U.S.

households becoming new campers over the last three years… Since 2014, it is estimated that growth among campers who take three or more trips annually is up 36 percent.”

An argument can be made that KOA could not have come into existence without Estes Park’s own Enos Mills, who began leading nature walks over 100 years ago: "A National Park is a fountain of life.

It holds within its magic realm benefits that are health-giving, educational, eco-

nomic; that further efficiency and ethical relations, and are inspirational. Every one needs to play, and to play out of doors.

about donations, please contact Pamela at 970-586-6898.

All proceeds from the yard sale will be used to support the Pet Association of Estes Park, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, in providing healthcare and safe housing for homeless pets.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 24. In the meantime, clean out your closets and donate your extra “stuff ” to the Pet Association’s Yard Sale.

Without parks and outdoor life all that is best in civilization will be smothered…

The forests of the earth are the flags of nature. They appeal to all and awaken inspiring universal feelings. Enter the forest, and the boundaries of nations are forgotten. It may be that sometime an immortal pine will be the flag of a united and peaceful world.”

Good friends Joe, Mark, Mike, Ryan and Vinnie graduated from Gettysburg College two years ago and are concluding a mini-reunion with a two-night stay in Estes Park. Our chat was brief because they were headed to Bear Lake with snowshoes rented from the Mountain Shop across Highway 34 from KOA. Anne and Daan, with infants Julian and Laureien, are from the Netherlands, where Daan is a pilot. Their two-month odyssey began in Denver, and after KOA Estes will get them to Calgary, Vancouver and then down to Seattle. Anne: “We wanted to go into nature with the kids; this is a good place to begin.”

“Don’t wait and regret it,” says Rhonda from Georgia. “Start camping while you can, even if on a small scale—just do it.

I’m a retired state employee and having the time of my life.”

Happy trails to all of our summer visitors.

Next column: Not to be Divided Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Pet Association Yard Sale Now Accepting Donations Time to get ready for the annual Pet Association Yard Sale. Donations are now being accepted for this year’s sale to be held on Saturday, June 24 at the Animal Medical Center of Estes Park.

Items in good condition may be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Animal Medical Center. Donations of large furniture, fixtures, appliances, clothing, computers, or TVs will not be accepted. If you have questions

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Last Quarter May 18th

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS For additional information call 800-443-7837 2 -577-

EVENTS May 13: Estes Park Mountain Music Festival. Bluegrass fundraiser. Estes Park Events Complex. 12-9pm May 19: Vintage Market Days. Art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home decor, etc. Estes Park Events Complex. Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT May 12: Spring Sale & Bake Sale.

Crossroads Ministry. Barn W. 9am-6pm

May 18: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

May 13-14: Bear Necessities Beaver Meadows Visitors Center. 10:30am

May 18: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

May 13-19: Bighorn Basics. Sheep Lakes Information Station. 10:30-11am

May 19: Spring Used Book Sale. EP Libruary. Hondius Room. 10am-4pm

May 19: Beaver Meadows Evening Program. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7-7:45pm

May 19: Will Thomas. Guitar & Mandolin. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm May 19: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm May 19: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm May 19: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

May 12: Will Thomas. Guitar & Mandolin. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

May 12: Heart of Expression Art Sale.

Fundraiser. Old Church Shops. 5-8pm

LECTURES

May 12: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

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

May 12: Erin Dahlby. Acoustic. The Barrel. 6-9pm

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

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

May 12: KC Groves. Acoustic Duo. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Sat., Sun. & Wed. Weaving Demos.

Upper Level Old Church Shops. 1-3pm

May 12-13: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

May 14: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 1:30-3:30pm

May 12-13: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

May 14: History & Nature Talk. Rams Horn Resort. 5-6pm

May 14: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic Brunch. The Other Side. 10am-1pm May 14: Sheffield Sunday Supper.

The Stanley. Reservations. 4pm May 14: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm May 16: Open Mic with Jon Pickett.

Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm May 16: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm May 16: Lip Sync Battle. The Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

May 12 – May , 2017

May 15: Wilderness & Whisky; Climate Change in RMNP. Elkins. 6:30-8pm May 16: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm May 19: Arlington & the Tomb of the Unknowns. The Stanley Hotel. 6:30pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

May 17: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

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

Call for details. 970-586-1206.

May 18: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

Tues. Wed. & Thurs: Spring Bird Walk.

Cub Lake Trailhead. 8-9:30am

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

May 13: Beginning Watercolor for the Nature Enthusiast. 8:30am-4pm May 13: Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey. Field study. 9am-1pm May 19: Night Creatures & Evening Adaptations. Field study. 4:30-11:30pm

EXHIBITS May 12-13: Gala Recital 2017. Dance & Gymnastics. YMCA of the Rockies.

Fri. 6:30pm & Sat. 2pm

UPCOMING EVENTS May 20-21: Vintage Market Days. Art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, etc. EP Events Complex. Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm May 27-28: CSU Rocky Mountain BBQ Showdown. The Stanley Hotel. Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm th

May 27-29: 18 Annual Art Market of Estes Park. Almost 100 Artists & Craftsmen from USA. Bond Park. Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm & Mon. 9am-4pm June 2-4: Windows of the West Art Show. EP Events Complex. Fri. 610pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Mon. 10am-3pm June 10-11: Estes Park Wool Market.

Fuzzy animals, hands-on activities, and demonstrations. Estes Park Events Complex. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-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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Estes Park Honor Flight Committee Celebrates Two One Hundreds!

Celebrating one hundred years for Estes Park at Good Samaritan Society and 100 thousand dollars at the Loveland Embassy Suites send off!

Estes Park was honored to have this week’s Northern Colorado Honor Flight named for them due to the fact that our EP Honor Flight Committee has raised over $100,000 to send veterans on their trip! It is also in honor of EP's 100th anniversary!

On Sunday, Honor Flight Committee members and friends gathered at Good Sam’s at 5:30 a.m. for the May 7-8 Honor Flight Trip send-off. About 30 people attended and Good Sam had great pastries and coffee to-go.

WWII veteran, Vern Mertz was given a gold coin from committee member, Dick Life, depicting the Honor Flight. The coin was to thank Vern for all of his efforts on the committee and wishing him safe journey to his new home in Iowa. Past Honor Flight guardian and veteran Judge Gary Brown, Mayor Todd Jirsa and veteran and past Honor Flight guardian, Dick Life gave brief remarks to the crowd, thanking veterans and re-

minding all that this Honor Flight trip would be on the 72nd anniversary Victory in Europe Day, a stark reminder of how important the WWII veterans are. The group then caravaned down to Embassy Suites to see local veteran, Bill Bradford and 122 other Northern Colorado veterans on their way.

Three guardians from Estes Park also went on this trip, Dallas Maurer and Gary & Kris Hazelton.

While in Washington DC, the veterans and guardians got a special treat, the chance to meet Vice President Mike Pence at the White House. They also participated in a special VE wreath-laying memorial ceremony at the WWII memorial.

Watch next week’s EP News for a story about this great trip.

Public Art Wrap Installed On Prominent Transformer Cabinet To Commemorate Estes Park’s Centennial In addition to year-long celebrations and events commemorating the Town’s 100th Anniversary and spirit of Estes Park, the Parks Advisory Board commissioned a new Public Art Wrap to brighten an electrical cabinet located near the entrance to the Estes Park Police and library complex at 170 Macgregor Avenue. The Parks Advisory Board collaborated with the photographer (Estes Park Police Captain Eric Rose) and Colorado-based Public Art Collective to transform a weathered utility cabinet into a surprising piece of public art that highlights the unique character and beauty of Estes Park. The title of the artwork is Sunrise Splendor.

Public Art Collective is a social impact organization created to simplify art in public places by offering uncomplicated access to world-class artists and streamlining the process behind placemaking and the beautification of public spaces.

Additionally, Public Art Wraps mitigate

graffiti by covering the prime targets for vandalism—blank spaces on transformer cabinets. Public Art Wraps include antigraffiti laminates designed to protect cabinets from spray paint, sharpies and stickers... in the unlikely event that cabinets are tagged, graffiti is wiped away easily with eco-friendly citrus cleaners.

Public art does something that galleries and museums with vast collections of artwork cannot do: it captures the eye and mind of everyone that passes through Estes Park’s public spaces. Art

provides daily encounters with visual experiences by transforming community spaces into vibrant expressions of human creativity. Best of all, public art is freely accessible to everyone.

Public Art Collective’s mission is to provide uncomplicated access to artwork that beautifies communities and adds to

the overall enjoyment of public spaces.

Additional information is available on our website at: publicartcollective.com.

Note: In a separate but similar initiative, four additional utility boxes located along the Riverwalk and near the Visitor Center will be designed and painted by local artists in the coming months.

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Ayana’s Hope Benefit Brings Ballet Renaissance Closer To Goal Ballet Renaissance extends a deeply heartfelt thank you to all who came out to support Ayana’s Hope this past Saturday May 6 at Fajita Rita’s, immediately following the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race.

Ayana’s parents, sisters and niece (a current Ballet Renaissance student), were all in attendance, as were several of Ayana’s classmates who study with Ballet Renaissance, along with individuals who have made philanthropic gifts to Ayana’s Hope.

Megan Kibler, the cousin of a current Ballet Renaissance student, presented Ayana’s parents with a touching water color portrait of Ayana as a gift of hope, and Ayana’s Hope supporters to date were also acknowledged. The event was special and deeply moving.

Fajita Rita’s donated 25% of all food and beverages sold during the event to Ayana’s Hope, and several guests in attendance made first time, or second, charitable contributions toward the fund.

Together with funds being generously donated by Olga Ortego de Rojas of Mountain Home Café from last Friday’s Cinco de Mayo festival, the Fajita Rita’s Ayana’s Hope Benefit brought in an additional $1440, leaving Ballet Renaissance only $660 from the $10,000 needed to open the new endowment fund at Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Once established, additional gifts toward the Ayana’s Hope will help the special forever fund grow, enabling Ballet Renaissance to assist more children.

Young Ayana Fernandez Portillo was a Ballet Renaissance ballerina duckie, a nine year old little girl, who lost her life in a tragic accident here in Estes last March 2016. The Ayana’s Hope endowed memorial tuition assistance fund will help support local students who are committed to studying ballet but might not otherwise have the opportunity, due to financial circumstance. In this way Ayana’s spirit lives on in the work we do here in our community to support area youth. We believe this is what Ayana would have wanted.

To support Ayana’s Hope with a tax deductible charitable contribution of any amount, please visit www.balletren.org or contact Ballet Renaissance directly at 970-480-7697. Charitable gifts may also be mailed directly to Ballet Renaissance PO Box 3768 Estes Park, CO 80517 (please write Ayana’s Hope in the memo line, to allocate your gift toward the fund). Ballet Renaissance is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

A video recording of the presentation made during last Saturday’s Ayana’s Hope Benefit is available to view at www.balletren.org (click on “Ayana’s Hope” to the right of the photo at the top of the Home Page).

Thank you generous Ayana’s Hope supporters: Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Darlene Brown, in memory of beautiful Bria Dr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dickeson

Fajita Rita’s Families for Estes Ms. Brianna Furnish, Brianna Ruth Furnish Trust Dr. and Mrs. Victor P. and Jody C. Furnish, Furnish Family Living Trust Ms. Amanda Gordon Ms. Mary Hammel Hammoudi Family Mr. Kurtis Kelly (on behalf of Families for Estes & Mountain Home Café) Mr. Radoslaw Kokoszka Ms. Wendy Koenig Ms. Cynthia Krumme, Krumme Family Fund Ms. Diann L. Ledall Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. and Sandra M. Life Mountain Home Café Ms. Melynn Murphy, Murphy’s Resort at Estes Park, LLC Dr. and Mrs. James H. and Patricia P. Pickering Dr. Heidi Rothberg Ms. Mary Lu Walker Mr. and Mrs. James V. and Joanne C. White

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Start making your plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Favorite Mountain Town!â&#x20AC;?

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The Dances of Universal Peace are spiritual practice in motion.

Drawing on the sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the Earth, the Dances blend chant, live music and evocative movement into a living experience of unity, peace and integration.

The DUP Estes Park will be led by Jyoti and Gayan with live music from Linda and other local and front range musicians Monthly on the third Saturday from 4:00-6:00pm at Estes Park Yoga First Dance will commence on

Saturday May 20th, 4:00-6:00pm 2017 Schedule: June 17th, July 15th, August 19, Sept 16th, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16 Donation $10.00 Please avoid wearing fragrances as others may be sensitive. Thank you Estes Park Yoga, Park Place Mall 2nd floor, 145 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park Colorado For more informa on: 970-586-3254

www.estesparkyoga.com www.estesparkyoga@gmail.com

Jose Vaca 10th Grade Congratulations to EPHS student, Jose Vaca, Student of the Week for May 12, 2017.

At school, Jose enjoys being a member of the soccer team. He has earned his varsity letter in the sport that he loves, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Jose is a really outgoing guy who likes to try new things and he especially likes running and biking.

EV Partners For Commerce Hosts Quarterly Membership Dinner On April 27

By Charley Dickey

periodâ&#x20AC;? because he has raised some significant dollars. We are all excited to see It was a special night at the Dunraven Inn. Estes Valley Partners for Commerce what the future holds for our museum.

Chris Akers presented the group with filled the main room with nearly 60 some terrific statistical information on members of the business community demographics and trends of Estes Park, who were all excited to hear presentations by Derek Fortini, Museum Director Larimer County and Colorado. He was a of the Estes Park Museum and Chris Ak- wealth of information on current condiers, Economist for the State Demography tions and forecasts for future growth in many different areas. One of the main Office within the Department of Local takeaways was the tremendous growth Affairs (DOLA). we can expect along the Front Range and Kirby Hazelton, President of Estes Valage discrepancy within Estes Park. We ley Partners for Commerce (EVPC) had are twice as old as most towns. But I a long but important list of announcethink most of us know that when we look ments which included updates on an around at the number of young families.

EDC/EVPC co-sponsored housing foEVPC will be sending out a copy of rum scheduled for May 15, EVPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiChrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation to dinner attendees; nancial support of the childcare assessif you were unable to attend the dinner ment, the Mountain Music Festival, Arts but are interested in viewing this infor& Commerce After Hours, Explore Our mation, please contact Kirby at Store, Paint Estes Pink, and much more.

Kirby.hazelton@gmail.com.

Greg Rosener also updated the group on the Downtown Planning process which Next EVPC Board Meeting is May 16th had public meetings last week. at Poppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant at 8:00 a.m.

Kirby acknowledged and thanked Town Next Arts & Commerce After Hours is Board Trustee Holcomb for attending Thursday, May 18 at Rocky Mountain and introduced the EVPC Board. A spe- Conservancy from 5-7 p.m. cial mention was made new members, Next Explore Our Store will be May 10th including Lisa Brandenburg with the at el sol imports and Colorado Home new Estes Mini Mart, Julie Klett with Collection and Consignment Store startRocky Mountain Conservancy, Stef ing at 9:00 a.m.

Scrutchins with Mary Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Janice For more information about Estes ValCrow with Rocky Mountain Transit. ley Partners for Commerce call 970-480Dunraven Inn owner Andy Morgan had 1554 or visit: EstesValleyPartners.com. prepared a special printed menu for the group which included my favorite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; steak. We cut the mingling a little short in order to let everyone get their individual orders in.

Derek Fortini gave a presentation on the future expansion plans of and capital campaign for the Museum. They must not be in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;quiet

Joseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite quote is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never give up, no matter how hard the situation is, because no one will be there to finish the work that you just started.â&#x20AC;?

After high school Jose plans to move to Arizona to go to Grand Canyon University to study medicine.

Coffee On The Rocks Music Jams Thanks to all of you who helped to make the first monthly open music jam a huge success. Please plan to join us again at Coffee on the Rocks. All musicians are welcome. Here is our schedule

for the summer: Friday, June 16-5:30 to 8:30 Friday, July 14-5:30 to 8:30 Friday, August 18-5:30 to 8:30

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Estes Park School District Participated In DaVita Bike Project

Friday, May 12, 2017

EP FFA Chapter Invites Community To Attend End Of The Year Banquet The FFA banquet will be held Tuesday, May 16th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Estes Park High School Pro-Start Team at the Estes Park High School. Dinner prices are $10 for adults, $5 kids (12 and under).

If you would like to sponsor our chapter, it would be greatly appreciated.

Contributors will be recognized at the banquet as well as in the program pamphlet, local newspapers and our social media. Your sponsorship will allow our chapter to go on field trips, continue ac-

By: Heather Gooch Estes Park School District R-3 was extremely grateful to be able to participate in the massive bike assembly and giveaway that made Guinness World Records history on April 26, 2017.

DaVita, Inc., a Denver based kidney care company, brought nearly 4,000 volunteers from all over the world to assemble the bikes at the Colorado Convention Center, that would then be donated to non profits and charities around the metro area. A large majority of the volunteers were in town for a multi-day annual meeting.

DaVita set a new world record for donating the most bikes to a charity in an hour. They donated 979 bikes total, and 750 kids left the event with brand-new, free-of-charge bikes. Among those 750 kids, were 12 of our very own Estes Park third grade students. All children that received a bike also received a bike helmet, bike locks and safety instructions.

The bikes that were unclaimed at the end of the event were donated to various Denver organizations, but also included Estes Park School District R-3. These donated bikes will be a part of the Estes Park School District R-3 Bike Program that is being developed through Estes Thrives currently.

Estes Park School District R-3 was the only school outside of the Denver Area

asked to participate in this event. Estes Park was recognized to participate by DaVita after seeing their participation in a similar type of event on a much smaller scale in 2015. During the project on May 15, 2015 (Estes Thrives Day), the Estes Park High School students were tasked with building 50 bikes, donated by the Stanley Hotel, that they would then later give to an elementary school student in need.

Sheldon Rosenkrance, Superintendent of Schools, remarks “It is amazing to be part of something so enlightening, and especially to see it on such a larger scale this time around. This type of generosity and teamwork really captures the essence of Estes Thrives.”

It’s a well known fact that there are few things quite as exciting as getting a shiny new bicycle as a young child. Something equally as fulfilling, is receiving the gift of health and wellness that a lifestyle containing activities such as biking can provide. Being able to put both of those things into the hands of a child with one act, is priceless. Estes Park School District R-3 is looking forward to continuing the trend of providing opportunity for health, wellness and happiness through Estes Thrives.

For more information, contact estesthrives@gmail.com or visit their website at www.estesthrives.org.

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tivities, and so much more for the next school year!

For more information contact Katherine Ellerman, Advisory Committee at 970-231-7374, or via email at office@macgregorranch.org, Jean Tasker 970-231-0267, goldentasker@yahoo.com or Taylor Evans, Chapter Advisor and Ag Instructor at Estes Park High School 303-552-8813, taylor_evans@psdr3.k12.co.us.

Tennis Anyone?

Residents and summer visitors are invited to join the Estes Park tennis community. We play at the courts in Stanley Park, near the high school. Men’s and women’s doubles on weekday mornings – mixed doubles on Sunday evenings, followed by dinner at a local restaurant for love to see you out on the courts. For those wanting to participate. We would more information, call Anne at 5777377.

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Windows To The West Art Show Coming To Estes Park June 2-4

By: Karen McPherson

I am certainly a product of the West, I grew up riding horses in the Estes Valley.

I take great pleasure in roaming through pinewood forests and can claim some cattle ranching heritage. However, I have never roped a cow nor shod my own horse. There are some themes to Western art that celebrate times, people and places that don’t really exist anymore.

They are romantic and I appreciate them.

But, let’s be real, where there was once a horse hitch in town, there is now an electric car plug-in. So…what is contempo-

rary Western art? How is it defined and what themes connect to today’s consumer?

The Windows to the West Art Show and Sale is coming to town June 2 -4 at the Estes Park Events Center. This is an invitational show of nationally recognized artists who are inspired by the West. As I look at the images on the show's website (WindowsWestArt.com), I am excited by a few themes that I think

exemplify the contemporary West: strong women; endless spaces that are quiet, familiar, and peaceful, images that define our connection to the land; and a refreshing depiction of benevolence and empathy in mankind, a depiction of humanity that is most desirable in today's world.

Part 1 in a Series of 3: Women of the West in the Windows to the West Art Show When I think of women in the West, it evokes a certain sense of struggle (such as crossing the plains in a wagon and sleeping in the open), the exotic erotic (the Madame, the saloon lifestyle), and strength (self-reliance, determination).

Today’s struggles are less life-or-death, but a strong, independent woman is still the archetypal woman of the West. A few pieces of art in this show immediately strike my “woman power” button.

By far, the most Wha-hoo! woman in this show is Don Weller’s wild ride watercolor, "Snorts and Squeals." This lady is on FIRE! She can go anywhere she wants,

there are literally no boundaries, and she is riding—not out of the sunset—but out of the bright yellow sunshine itself.

Rita Cirillo’s "Little Sure Shot" is a young woman proving her prowess with a gun, calculating her shot by its reflection in a lady's hand-held mirror. This is a play on male power and performance: as if shooting the gun before a crowd is not “hard” enough, it has to be re-created through a boudoir tool. You go girl. We are all laughing with you.

The depiction of a strong woman (of the natural world) comes together a few times in the show. Gail Sundell’s "The Mother’s Bounty" is an understated, alabaster-carved profile covered in a headdress of nature. It is part ceremonial-extraordinary, part everyday goddess. The monotone stone material is quiet and confident. Brent Flory’s "Of Wind, Fire and Smoke" offers a more intense image: the colors are saturated, the background is an indeterminate rage of nature, yet we are presented with a calm, floating young woman in possession of herself and at ease in the elements.

There are other great pieces. You will have to go to the website to see them. Or, go to the show! Art ideally is seen and consumed in person.

June 2-4. Gala Opening Friday night.

Get there early or I might buy it first.

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The Estes Park Mountain Music Festival takes place this 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 lineup is Estes Park’s own Bella Betts and Will Thomas, bluegrass 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.

Band Line-up 11:30-Doors Open 12:00-1:00 Bella Betts and Will Thomas 1:20 - 2:20 Monocle Band 2:40 - 3:50 Chain Station 4:10 - 5:20 Bonnie and the Clydes 5:40 - 7:10 Rapidgrass 7:30 - 9:00 Front Country 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 also available, so make it a weekend getaway and soak up all the fun!

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Library Friends & Foundation * First-Ever Spring Used Book Sale Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20, Hondius Room The Library’s Friends & Foundation host the first-ever Spring Used Book Sale fundraiser, featuring gently-used books, with special focus on novels, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s and teen books, and DVDs. The sale is open on Friday, May 19 from 12 noon until 9 p.m. , and on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Youth and Family Events * Family Night at the Book Sale Friday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Children’s Room Parents who spend $20 or more at the Spring Book Sale will earn three hours of free childcare from 5 to 8 p.m. available on May 19. Parents may enjoy a nightout while kids enjoy the safety and comfort of the Children’s Room, with Library staff and graduates of the Teen Zone Babysitting 101 course on hand. * Summer Reading Program 2017 Sign-ups begin Friday, May 19 “Build a Better World” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program, encouraging reading through prizes and activities for ages 0 to 18. Sign-ups begin on Friday, May 19, and reading logs will be available beginning Thursday, May 25.

Literary Events * Voting Open for One Book One Valley 2017 Now through May 31.

This fall, the Estes Valley Library will invite the public to join together in the shared read-ing of a single book, while participating in community-wide discussions and thematic programs. Five titles have been selected as finalists for One Book One Valley 2017, and residents are invited to cast their vote, one time per person, online or at the Library. Full details are available at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Book Club 1917: “Dining Room Girl” Thursday, May 18, 10:00-11:30 a.m., at the Estes Park Museum The Library and the Estes Park Museum co-host a discussion of “Dining Room Girl: the Summer of 1926 at the Horseshoe Inn” by Kay Turnbaugh and Lee Tillotson. The authors will be present to lead the discussion. Register at estesvalleylibary.org Health Literacy and Life Choices * The Conversation: Documents, Forms, and Checklists Tuesday, May 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Studies indicate most Americans have not exercised their right to make decisions about their health care in the event they cannot speak for themselves. All too often people die in a way they wouldn’t choose, leaving loved ones feeling bereaved and uncertain. This session ex-

plores the necessary documents and forms that can help an individual and their family rest more assured. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tech Literacy * 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. * Android Basics Monday, May 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Wasson Room This workshop, new for 2017, covers the basics of utilizing your Android phone or tablet, including connecting to wi-fi, Internet searching, taking pictures and videos, accessing Play Store, and personalizing your device. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Financial Literacy * Money Matters: Essential Money Management Skills Tuesday, May 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wasson Room This session continues an exploration of 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. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Successful Enterprises: Business and Nonprofits * For Nonprofits: Your Board and Fundraising Tuesday, May 16, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Hondius Room Jill Lancaster of the Nonprofit Resource Center will introduce this on-screen webinar, which explores the role of a nonprofit board and the ways in which board members can be en-gaged with fundraising. Register at estesvalleylibary.org.

Lifelong Learning Programs •Our Wonderful World with Lisa Foster Tuesday, May 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Estes Park High School Auditorium "Keep 'em Happy: Kids in the Outdoors!"

Local author and outdoor enthusiast Lisa Foster will share tips for encouraging children to enjoy outdoor adventures and to explore the natural world. Foster's daughter, seven year old Ellie Kostadinov, will be making a special appearance to talk about her experiences on Longs Peak. This presentation is the kick-off to the eleventh season of the popular Our Wonderful World series, now at the new location in the High School Auditorium.

No registration necessary, and admission is free.

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Book Sale Is The Perfect Family Night Out

By Sarah Walsh, Development Director, Estes Valley Library

Library book sales. They have a “storied” history in the Estes Valley.

Well-loved by readers and bargain hunters, the tradition traces back decades to the annual Book and Bake Sale once hosted by the Estes Park Woman’s Club.

This month, we’re em-barking on a new chapter in this ever-popular ritual, with two firsts.

It’s the very first-ever Spring Book Sale next Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, hosted by the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. This event joins the annual summer sale in August and the holiday sale in December.

Another big first: Friday Family Night.

It’s a delightful opportunity for parents to turn their quest for summer reading into an evening out.

Here’s how it works: parents who spend $20 or more at the sale will earn three hours of free childcare from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 19. It’s all made possible by the graduates of the Library Teen Zone’s Babysitting 101 course. These graduates, along with Library staff, will be on hand from 5-8 p.m. that evening to provide activities and dinner for the kids while parents enjoy an evening out. With the Library's main area closing at 5 p.m., kids will enjoy the safety and comfort of the children's room all to themselves.

It’s a creative way to turn book-shopping into a fun night for the entire family. We offer our thanks and congratulations to all the recent Teen Zone babysitter graduates,

all of whom participated in a three-part course sponsored by the Library. Teens learned about how keep kids safe, how to plan age-appropriate activities, as well as CPR. These young people will be available for hire as babysitters this summer— a win for them, and a win for local parents.

Whether or not you’re a parent with kids at home, the Library’s Spring Sale is a must visit to explore thousands of gentlyused and affordably-priced books and DVDs on sale in the Hondius Community Room. The event begins at 12 noon on May 19 and continues through 9:00 that evening. On May 20, the sale is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Emphasis for the Spring Sale will be on some of our most popular categories: novels, mysteries, cookbooks, as well as children’s and teen books.

And if you need to make room on your home bookshelves for all the bargains you’ll find, the Library welcomes book donations. Before loading the car, we encourage you to visit the do-nation guidelines found at estesvalleylibrary.org under the “About the Library” link.

Best of all, every dollar raised at the Spring Book Sale will support the fundraising efforts of the Library’s Friends & Foundation, which in turn provides funds to enhance the Library’s vital services and programs.

Readers, parents, kids, babysitters, and bargain-seekers all have something to celebrate. We’ll see you May 19 and 20 for this great new chapter in book sale bliss.

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Mary Mesropian, Celebrant

Remember me? I’m Mary Mesropian and I made a major life change and left the non-profit sector just over four months ago. Now I’m taking a look backward while celebrating an exciting future. Here are some basics: I was born in Texas, raised in New York and made Colorado my forever home in 1983. I fell in love with the Big Thompson Canyon the first time I drove through it (probably at an unbearably slow 20 miles per hour for the locals) and ended up living in the canyon for 24 years. That was my home until I moved “into town” this past September. The move was precipitated by two events: 1. the flood which involved being airlifted out and not being able to return to my home for six months and, 2. turning 66 and facing retirement after a lifetime spent in human services.

I have worked with domestic violence survivors, in shelters, for hospice and with the developmentally disabled community. In May 2000, I was hired as Executive Director for Estes Valley Victim Advocates, now known as Estes Valley Crisis Advocates. After working in these fields for 30 years and knowing I would still have to work part time, I knew it was time for something a little lighter, a little less stressful. I decided to become a Celebrant.

A Celebrant is a formal term for a professional who is committed to creating, preparing and delivering high quality ceremonies, which are not closely linked to any particular religion or belief. This

profession began in Australia in 1975 with the idea of creating wedding ceremonies of substance and meaning for non-church people. As secular marriage ceremonies became accepted, first in Australia and then in other Western countries, it was inevitable that a similar philosophical paradigm would be applied to secular funerals as well.

For me this work combines many of the same skills I have used in past work: empathetic listening, public speaking, creative writing, and collaboration - in this case, collaborating with the couple or family. I look at it as a lot like story telling. I create by listening to stories, celebrating stories, creating unique and personal ceremonies and officiating those ceremonies. Through questionnaires, meeting and sharing, a unique and beautiful ceremony, that is a perfect reflection of the family or couple, is achieved.

Another area I am delving into is taking Oral Histories. We all have stories to tell, stories we have lived from the inside out. Oral History is the collection of living people’s testimony about their own experiences. I believe it’s important, especially at the end of life, to listen and then create, not a ceremony exactly, but more like a written tribute.

Knowing many couples and families desire a spiritual component to their ceremony, I became ordained in 2013. I have had the honor of officiating weddings, elopements, funerals, an oral history and memorial services. If you are interested in finding out more about my new life and career, please go to my site at www.marymesropiancelebrant.com or call me at 970-663-3712. I am available to officiate: weddings, vow renewals, funerals, memorial services, life stories and celebrations, birth and naming rituals, adoption ceremonies and pet loss ceremonies. Short or long, spiritual or not, traditional or contemporary or a combination of the two, I will meet, interview, write and create a one-of-a-kind ceremony.

“I believe that every life event has meaning and deserves to be joyfully celebrated and honored.”

The Food Courier They Cook. We Deliver. You Eat By: Sarah Bassow

There have been a lot of questions about what The Food Courier LLC actually does. Our drivers pick up food from our local participating restaurants and bring it to where ever you are (i.e.- home or work). We deliver to almost all of Estes and a little past in some areas. If you have questions about us getting to your front door send me a text or call before you place your order. We all know what is it like trying to find parking or navigating through the tourists, especially when we are hungry and/or tired.

The Food Courier is here to help! I have attached the basic instructions as well as the list of restaurants. We are delivering 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. the whole month of May with our year round hours starting June 1st (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

To show our appreciation to locals we would like to celebrate our new extended hours by offering free delivery service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the whole month of June! Cash tips only for the June Lunch Special.

We will always offer our locals a frequent delivery card. If you don’t have one ask your driver. After 10 deliveries you get the 11th one for free saving you an overall 10%!

I know new things can be tricky to figure out. If you have questions about how the service works you can call me anytime at (970) 624-7307 and I will walk you through how to use the delivery service over the phone. I will be at the library Saturday, June 3rd and Saturday June 17th at 3:30 p.m. to answer questions and go over instructions in person. I might or might not have cookies with me!

We know how important locals are and we look forward to working with you!

1.) Place order and pay.

Make sure the order is repeated and

correct.

2.) Text (970) 308-5634 or call only if cannot text (970) 308-9487 with: Name on the order.

Where is the pick up?

What time will it be ready?

Where is it being delivered?

3.) Get ready to eat! *Delivery service fee of $5.99 per pick up + tip for your driver Participating Local Restaurants: Kind Coffee (available November-May) Ink Well & Brew StarBucks (online orders only) Ed’s Cantina & Grill (available November-May) Nepal’s Cafe Claire’s On the Park The Rock Inn and Tavern Sweet Basilico Cafe Dunraven Inn The Other Side Restaurant Nicky’s Steakhouse and Lounge Thai Kitchen Penelope’s Old Time Burgers El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Scratch Deli and Bakery Wapiti Colorado Pub Hunter’s Chop House Fajita Rita’s Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ and Tap House Himalayan Curry & Kebob Wild Rose Oppa Asian Bistro Village Pizza Via Cafe *There is no guaranteed delivery time. *Please note that we don’t know what you ordered. Make sure that they repeat it back you before you pay so that it is correct. *Restaurants are subject to change.

EPWGA “Eclectic” Game Of The Day Results Tuesday’s EPWGA game of the day was called “Eclectic,” where we all played the front nine twice. This is an individual game, where the best score on each hole during the two rounds is chosen, then all of these are added together and 1/2 of each player's handicap is applied. Many of us called this game "Deja Vu" during the 2nd time around! The winners were: First Flight: 1st Place: Ruth Moser 2nd Place: Marianne Casey

Second Flight: 1st Place: Pam Vendegna 2nd Place (tie): Hulda Bachman 2nd Place (tie): Jane McAfee Third Flight: 1st Place: Bonnie Monteferrante 2nd Place: Stacey Harding 3rd Place: Bonnie Rumsey Fourth Flight: 1st Place: Susan Newendorp 2nd Place: Laura Mulder 3rd Place: Johanna Gengler

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Summer Parenting Class Offered

Fiber Affair Presents Textile Exhibit By CSU Students

EVICS is partnering with SummitStone Health Partners to offer an Incredible Park: United Bank-May 1-June Years parenting class this summer at 16, Stitchin’ Den-May 1-June Presbyterian Community Church of the 15, Fiber Celebration at the Art Rockies! The free class is for parents of Center of Estes Park-May 13children ages 2-10 and focuses on sensiJune 17, Snowy Peaks Winerytive, nurturing, and competent parenting May 15-June 16, Estes Park Lithat fosters positive social-emotional brary-June 1-June 30, Estes Park skills and self-esteem. The class will meet Medical Center-June 1-June 15, each Wed evening, 5-7 p.m., June 7-July Weavers Attic-June 1-June 14, 26. Dinner and childcare is provided. and the Lobby of the Event Advanced registration is required. ConCenter at the Fairgrounds durtact EVICS at 970-586-3055. Parents ing Wool Market-June 8, 9 ,10 , won’t want to miss this incredible oppor11, 12. Join us for all of these tunity! exciting exhibits.

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Summer is a busy and fun time in Estes Park! For families, normal school year routines are out the window as we all adjust to summer work schedules, longer days, outdoor pursuits, and for children – more freedom! Parents, caregivers and children have a fantastic opportunity to

An exhibit of the works of students of art and design at Colorado State University, Fort Collins will open on Saturday, May 13, and continue through June 15 at The Studio Fine Art and Framing Gallery. The Studio is located at 541 Big Thompson Avenue in Middle Stanley Village. The show will open May 13 with a reception and refreshments from 2-5.

This collection includes the works of beginning, intermediate and advanced students of art and design at CSU. The pieces represent ongoing investigations of two and three dimensional forms in weaving, off-loom mixed media, and fabric dyeing, printing, and painting.

Students of all levels employ the lines, colors and textures of fiber to put their individual spin on age-old techniques.

Come see what’s new in the world of fiber art. Fiber Affair exhibits of fiber art by local artists will also be on display at the following sites throughout Estes

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2222 Hwy 66 #5 $465,000 • Riverfront end unit 3BR/2.5BA • Extensive riverfront deck + balcony • Access to RMNP trails w/in minutes

www.serenityestespark.info $798,600 • 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath, 2,904 sq. ft.

• Custom Built 2009 Duplex Condo • Panoramic views of RMNP

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learn about staying safe this summer.

Safe for the Summer is a free two hour training focused on building basic skills to help kids stay safe, promote resilience, and seek help from adults when needed.

Presented by dynamic trainers from the Larimer County Prevention Task Force – the class is offered at Rocky Mountain Church on June 10. Session 1, for children ages 6-8 and their families, is 9-11 AM. Session 2 for ages 9-12 and their families is 1-3 p.m. Childcare for younger children will be provided during the morning session. Spanish speaking adult class is offered during the afternoon session.

Advanced registration is required.

Please RSVP at: www.voicescarrycac.org/safe-forsummer If interested in volunteering to assist with childcare, please contact EVICS at 586-3055.

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The Lazy B Rides On And Prepares For Opening Day! The Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show is an authentic western attraction which has a long-standing tradition in the Estes Park community. Opening Friday, May 26th with evening shows and Sunday matinees through September 30th at the Historic Elkhorn Lodge, the tradition of the Lazy B lives on. And this year, Estes Park area residents receive a 10% discount on adult tickets for every Sunday matinee show.

Inspired by the iconic “movie cowboy”, the Lazy B brings fresh energy to the solid traditions of the past. The combination of a chuck wagon supper and western music show is rooted in the heritage and image of Estes Park. Expect an evening of great times and family fun that will take you on a journey of western music from the Sons of the Pioneers classics through some of the best known country favorites of all time. Several musicians have roots right here in Colorado, as Barbara Barleen, Vic Anderson, and Celeste Johnson partner up with Jeff Olson, Michael J. and Marvin Short to deliver unforgettable western entertainment.

About the Lazy B Quentin Wedan, the new owner of the Lazy B Chuckwagon and Show, grew up in Estes Park, where he graduated from high school in 1989. Quentin has never left Colorado and is committed to reviving a great tradition and family event venue in Estes Park.

Quentin’s passion for the Lazy B began at age 11 when he began working at the original Lazy B for Tom Justin. It takes a hard working team and a streamlined operation to successfully feed several

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hundred people in less than 15 minutes.

Quentin ran the kitchen and was the lead cook for the last five summers he worked there. To this day, he continues his search to rediscover the secret ingredients for the original BBQ sauce. Although, anyone who remembers the original show, will likely know the answer to that local mystery. He remembers well how people of all ages had such a great time eating beef, beans and biscuits off a tin plate, always taking care to hold the plate under the cool peach.

After ten summers of working hard as a chuckwagon cook, Quentin used his earnings from the Lazy B to put himself through college at CU in Boulder, where he graduated with a Business degree.

Quentin’s roots here and love for Estes Park are what fuel his passion for keeping the Lazy B a part of the local community. The Lazy B provides a unique, authentic, family friendly activity that complements everything Estes Park is known for.

Michelle Oliver continues this year as the General Manager of the Lazy B with a passion and commitment to creating powerful, joyful experiences of celebration for folks of all ages. Her dedication to continuing this long-standing Estes Park tradition, coupled with her promise to deliver exceptional, western musical entertainment and outstanding food that celebrate Colorado’s authentic Western Heritage, leaves every guest gratified and eager to make the Lazy B part of their future experience.

To learn more, reserve seats and book tickets, visit the website at: www.LazyBchuckwagonandshow.com.

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New Listing 6630 E. Hwy 36 Beautiful cedar sided mountain home on 21.61 acres bordering National Forest. This 4+ star energy efficient home offers one level living with 4BR/3BA; wood burning fireplaces in main level living and LL family room; an upper loft/office; warm spacious kitchen and dining room w/hickory cabinets & Shirestone countertops. Two decks & beautiful back patio with meadow, mountain side, and Little Thompson River running through. Complete with oversized 2-car attached garage and Skystream wind turbine. $849,000

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Center Stage School Of Dance & Gymnastics Gala Recital 2017

The public is invited to attend the Center Stage School of Dance and Gymnastics’ end of the year Gala Recital 2017.

Watch over 125 Estes Park students ages two through adult as they take to the stage with fun music, beautiful costumes and amazing choreography. Our Gala will showcase dance forms in contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, tap, jazz, Irish dance, ballet, pointe, acro and gymnastics for all to see. Ballet Renaissance will once again be opening the Gala with beautiful classical ballet, and our competitive dance team will be closing the show with their award-winning 2017 routines.

Our Gala Recital will take place at the Estes Park Center YMCA’s, Walter G. Ruesch Auditorium. Two performances will be held this Friday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m.

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Ticket prices are $10 adults, $5 students, ages 4 and under are free. Please help us to help Crossroads! We are once again collecting non-perishable and canned food items at our recital to benefit Crossroads. For every food item you bring to the show, we will take $1.00 off the price of admission – up to the full price of an admission ticket! We will also collect monetary donations to Crossroads Ministry, at both performances.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, please call Center Stage at 586-3830, or email us via our website at www.centerstagedanceestespark.com.

You can also stop by Center Stage, located at 2050 Big Thompson Avenue, in the lower level of the Estes Park Mt. Shop. Tickets will also be available at the door as you walk in. Please help cheer on all these amazing students at our show!

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Conveniently located on a corner with easy access and a nice easy space to build. Site plan prepared and is available with purchase of lot. A rare find at a great price for a spacious place to build your very own mountain home. Offered at $109,000.

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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.

We will be starting Bocce Ball and Golf next month.

State competition in Boulder on June 18.

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Recycling Update By: Judi Smith

Scientists have long studied and recorded the temperatures on Earth, but since the advent of the Space Program, we have a view of our planet never before experienced. The Earth is a living organism. Minute changes constantly occur.

The satellite Aquarius measures temperature, ocean salinity, and soil moisture in an attempt to predict drought and floods.

When these measurements demonstrate consistent alteration, it is indicative of climate change. The upward trend of the last 40-50 years has been termed global warming. As the Earth’s temperature climbs above 82 degrees, more violent storms occur.

In researching this subject, I found a wealth of information on NASA’s website https://climate.nasa.gov as well as www.ecocycle.org and several others.

Global warming is a result of particles in the atmosphere. Water vapor is cyclable and responds to changes in temperature and moisture. But the levels of carbon dioxide (CO), methane (CH4), and carbon fluoride compounds (CFCs) are increasing. Some of the time exposure simulations on the NASA website are fascinating.

While the energy from the sun can fluctuate, the NASA scientists have also tested that extensively. There is no increased temperature in the upper atmosphere which would tend to indicate that the sources of the variation are located on Earth. This century, beginning with

the Industrial Revolution, has shown a marked increase in temperature, and most scientists are relatively certain that human actions are the cause.

Most municipalities have paid attention.

Los Angeles CA has 15 stations that constantly monitor three gases in the air: CO, CO2, and CH4. Boulder County’s Ecocycle system does an excellent job of addressing recycling and composting and their website contains many ideas for reducing and reusing discards as well. The Fort Collins Climate Action Plan, aiming at a 50% reduction by 2020, cited 4 major causes to be addressed: electricity, transportation, natural gas, and decomposing organic waste in our landfills.

Most electricity comes from coal, but there are other sources available, The Platt River Power Authority (which provides our Estes Park power) is sustainably conscientious including producing, in part, electricity from wind, solar, and hydropower. Household appliances vary greatly. Have you borrowed a meter from the Estes Valley Library and tested the consumption of those you own?

The most common form of transportation is still provided by fossil fuel. By the time, you consider wear and tear on the automobile and the tires, the trip down the canyon costs upwards of $50 -- at least. If it is available locally, consider buying it here to save money, feed the local economy, and minimize greenhouse gases. If not, consider mail order, where many packages share one truck. And

when you must go down, get everything you need in one trip. In town: If you are up to it, travel on people power or ride the shuttle. And, for those of you who commute on a regular basis: consider VanGo www.nfrmpo.org/vango or other forms of carpool.

And, of course, we must find a way to make composting practical for Estes Valley residents. Due to our friendly neighborhood bears, that most likely means a hauler must transport the refuse down to a Valley composting facility. No increase to carbon dioxide from transportation (goes now to landfill) and would decrease our landfill contributions (by 45%) and the methane greenhouse gas they produce, which is 84% more potent than carbon dioxide.

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Heart Of Expression Art Event & Benefit Sale

What do pets, mothers, and artists all have in common? They will all be celebrated this evening at The Old Church Shops!

Please join us, beginning at 5 p.m., for another Heart of Expression Art Event & Benefit Sale at The Old Church Shops in the heart of downtown Estes Park. 16 local artists will be offering their heartfelt expressions in time to celebrate Mother’s Day and furry friends in a benefit for the Pet Association of Estes Park, with 20% of art sales being donated to this local nonprofit!

Thanks to Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge and The Wild Rose Restaurant, there will be a variety of food and beverages offered to enjoy with the diverse art and artists. Complementary bites as well as beer and wine for purchase by the glass will be offered by the Wild Rose. Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge will offer Coffee/ Teas and Snack/Desserts.

All of this evening’s art purchases will benefit the Pet Association of Estes Park with 20% of sales being donated. The Pet Association has been benefiting the Estes Park Community for over 40 years!

“All of our donations go in to our adoption program to pay for boarding and care while we look for forever homes for them,” says Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Association since 1990. “All of our donations go back into the animals. We have no administrative fees.” They are the only rescue group serving the area from Allenspark to Glen Haven and

Drake, Pinewood Springs and Big Elk Meadows, even Rocky Mountain National Park! The organization also works to educate young people and the community about the humane treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership.

Additionally, they are involved with the use of pets as therapeutic agents in the area nursing homes. Heart of Expression is pleased to be benefiting this organization.

16 artists will be offering beautiful and diverse art, including RaDean Mynatt, a Colorado native and local resident for 15 years. “My ongoing inspiration is to meld past experiences into the present and create pieces that offer a glimpse of joy and peace amidst the madness,” she says. A diverse artist herself, RaDean’s endeavors have included tattooing, interior decor, custom furniture, ceramics, stained glass, sculpting, jewelry making, greeting cards, illustrating, music, photography and painting. She has attended The Rocky Mountain School of Art and Design and the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts as well as attended workshops and instruction from well recognized artists and sculptors. A love of all things artistic includes cartooning which led her to design a line of humorous greeting cards under her own company, Underbrush Studios. She has also owned and operated a decorative art business, Imago Fine Art, specializing in decorative finishes, trompe l’oeil and large scale murals. “Most recently I have defined a

Families For Estes Sponsors Free Seed Library

Young Artists and Scholars group is grateful this year for the sponsorship from Families For Estes for the Children's Seed Library. The free seed library is located in Lower Stanley Village at Cave Cat Gardens greenhouse just east of subway. The library is open for families to choose out free seeds for planting Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Young Artists and Scholars is a nonprofit 501c-3 organization whose mission is to encourage educate and empower young people to be vital members of their local

and world community.

The group offers free art classes and outdoor education throughout the summer as well as their ever popular Picture a Proverb sessions. Other

focus on canvas paintings in acrylic and mixed media while continuing to enjoy working within a large format.” RaDean has a full life with six sons, eight grandchildren and a self employed career as a dental laboratory technician. We are happy to include RaDean as a new artist to our Heart of Expression Art Event.

Also joining Heart of Expression for the first time will be nature photographer Alan Shadduck. “I have an artistic eye for capturing inspiring, fleeting moments of light and time,” Alan shares.

After decades of being frequent visitors to Estes Park, Alan and Leanne settled as permanent residents in 2015. Together, they pursue this passion, and share their enchanting images. Alan’s work has been recognized by magazine publications (NEBRASKALand, cover of Nebraska Life), and online publications including Planet Experts and National Geographic. For a glimpse of those fleeting moments of light and time that they capture, visit their website, www.ImagesofEstesPark.com.

Heart of Expression creates events to support artists, nonprofits, restaurants/

spirit makers, and the community as a whole. We are about expressing our hearts in a joyful and magical way. “Our intention with Heart of Expression is to support artists and diversity, share prosperity, and create community,” says Patti Glasgow of Enlightening the Living Heart LLC. “And, we also intend for the events to be fun and enjoyable!”

Heart of Expression: Art Event & Benefit Sale continues to be a collaboration between Enlightening the Living Heart, LLC, and Rocky Mountain Day Hikes.

You can follow Heart of Expression on Facebook. You can also contact Patti at patti@enlighteningthelivingheart.com.

Strong Communi es, Successful Kids Larimer County Department of Health and Environment has been awarded a grant by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for implementa on of Communi es That Care (CTC) in Fort Collins and Estes Park.

What is CTC? CTC is an evidence-based process that uses community collabora on to address the health concerns affec ng youth. The five phase system is designed for sustainability and targets predictors of problems rather than wai ng un l problems occur.

How does CTC work? CTC communi es iden fy preven on priori es through available data. This gives each community the flexibility to address their unique needs and implement proven strategies to address gaps in services and align community-wide programming.

Looking to grow our coali on We meet the first Thursday of each month 12pm—2pm For more details and informa on please contact me directly: Karen Randini s 970-217-7183 krandin s@larimer.org donors who have generously donated to make the seed library possible this year are The Rocky Card, Estes Valley Community Thrift Shop, Bounty Beyond Belief, Burpees Seed Company, Gurneys, Atkins Landscape, and Cave Cat Gardens. Donors such as these are what enable non profits to thrive in Estes Park.

Vision Statement: Estes Valley is an engaged community where families and youth thrive.

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Gerald (Jerry) Halsey Gerald (Jerry) Halsey was born July 11, 1937.

Jerry was raised in Willmar, Minnesota, where he developed a life-long love and appreciation for sports and nature. These two things were always a big part of his life, and very much defined who he was. Jerry particularly loved basketball, earning All-State honors during his time at Willmar High School, and playing for the State basketball title.

In 1958 he joined the United States Navy serving on the aircraft carrier the Philippine Sea, and traveling the Pacific Rim playing on the All Navy basketball team. Upon leaving The Navy Jerry enrolled in the University of San Diego, where he met his future wife Carol Kupilik. Jerry graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education, and went into teaching and coaching basketball and track.

In 1972 Jerry moved his family to Allenspark, Colorado. While Jerry continued his love of basketball (playing several times a week until just a few years before his death), living in the mountains allowed him to expand his activi-

ties to include hiking, climbing, rafting, canoeing, mountain biking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Jerry was active throughout his life and was always up for the next challenge. Jerry was also an active part of the Allenspark community, helping to found Forestry Management Incorporated (FMI), an organization dedicated to combatting the ponderosa pine beetle infestations which are a cyclical threat to the forests of the Allenspark area.

Jerry is survived by his wife Carol, his two children Kerri and Kevin, and three grandchildren Jordan, Leesa, and Nick.

A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hilltop Guild in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for Jerry’s family.

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Jim Yenter Estes Park resident Jim Yenter died in his home with his family present on May 4, 2017.

James Milton Yenter was born to Harry Milton Yenter and Perl (Ring) Yenter on July 21, 1932 in Wray, CO. Jim served in the Army from 1952 till 1955 in Korea. He then attended Colorado State University in Ft. Collins and graduated in 1961. Jim married Audrene (Audie) Knotwell on March 15, 1959.

Jim resided in Alamosa, CO from 1962 to 1990 in that time he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a Soils Scientist and was awarded a certificate of appreciation from the USDA national cooperative soil survey program for mapping 1 million acers of soil in Colorado.

In Jim’s free time he enjoyed woodcarving both hand and chainsaw, fixing

and restoring antique tractors, riding ATV’s, gold panning and gold dredging and watching “Gunsmoke” on T.V. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, son Daniel and sister Mary L. Kloberdanz.

He is survived by his wife Audrene, son James Calvin (Jennifer Holder), daughter Katherine Sue Yenter, brother John Duane Yenter (Mary E. Miller), grandchildren Cory, Trista, Kaycee, Cody and Megan, great grandchildren Alexander, Jessi, Bailee, Abilene And Tyler, and brother in law Frank Kloberdanz.

Jim has many cousins and friends that love him and one furry friend named Sabrina that loved him as well.

A service will be planned this summer. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Jim’s 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

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Ed Dyche Ed Dyche died in his home surrounded by his family on May 3, 2017 at the age of 79 in Estes Park.

Edward James Dyche was born on August 21, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Albert Edward Dyche and Helen Marie Fowler. Ed attended College of Emporia, a private Christian College in Emporia Kansas, where he met and married Diane Woolven of Oswego Kansas. Ed worked for the corporate offices of BMW of North America.

He traveled nationally and internationally for his work. He was a member of the Southridge Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, The Lions Club and other professional organizations. Ed was passionate about automobiles, restoring many vehicles throughout his

adult life. He was always drawn to the mountains. His family was thankful he could spend his later life in the beautiful Rockies.

He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Diane, son Edward James Dyche II (Heidi) of Berthoud, CO. Daughter Jeannine Dyche (Regina Joiner) of Erie, CO, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Ed was known by all for his love of animals; In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Pet Association of Estes Park in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for Ed’s family.

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William D. “Bill” Strahm William D.“Bill” Strahm of Loveland, formerly of Estes Park, died April 22, 2017 at Pathways Hospice Care Center. He was born January 24, 1950 in Kenton, OH to Robert and Geneva Strahm. Bill graduated in 1968 from Coldwater High School in Ohio. He later married Carol Dillion in Celina, Ohio on April 6, 1985.

Bill served our country during the Vietnam Conflict from 19691971. Bill and Carol moved to Estes Park, CO in August of 1986 and then to Loveland in September of 2016. Bill owned Total Care of Estes Park (carpet cleaning) for 23 years and enjoyed fishing, archery, racing model boats and kite

flying. Bill is survived by his wife Carol J. Strahm of Loveland, CO; mother Geneva Strahm of Kenton, OH; and his brother Robert Strahm of Benson, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father and sister.

A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at the Estes Park Condos at 1400 David Dr. on Monday, May 15, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Casual dress is welcome, please come as you are.

Memorials may be sent to the Bill Strahm Memorial Fund in care of Viegut Funeral Home.

Please go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for on-line condolences.

Virginia Weliky George Francis Nytes George Francis Nytes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother, passed away Sunday, March 26 while surrounded by those who love him.

George was born in Evanston, Illinois on November 3, 1930 to George Nytes and Marie (Carlborg) Nytes. At the age of 15, he and his family moved to Estes Park. George graduated from Estes Park High School in 1948 with his high school sweet heart, Patricia Scott. George married Pat on March 25, 1951. He bought the Glacier Milk Routes in 1958 and delivered Watts Hardy dairy products throughout the Estes Valley until 1989.

He was in partnership with his youngest son, Jim with Jim’s Wrecker Service and Construction Materials

until 2003.

George left a legacy of hard work, determination and commitment. He is survived by his wife Pat Nytes, son Steve (Barb) Nytes, daughter Janet (Leonard) Anderson and son Jim (Billie) Nytes. He is also survived by his two brothers, Tom Nytes and Jerry Nytes; granddaughters, Britany (Nytes) Allred, Stephanie (Nytes) Hulme and Lacey (Nytes) Hulme; six great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life open house at Mountain View Bible Fellowship, Saturday, May 20, 1:303:30.

Memorial contributions can be made in George’s name to Craig Rehabilitation Facility: craighospital.org or 3425 S Clarkson ST, Englewood CO 80113.

Friends and family are invited to remember and share memories of the life of Virginia Weliky at a gathering to be held at the Library in the Lodge at the Stanley Hotel from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday

May 20, 2017.

Handicap accessible parking is available at the back of the Lodge (formerly known as the Manor House).

Employment Come join a motivated team at Estes Park Plumbers We are now hiring: Licensed Plumbers Office Manager We focus on new construction, residential service, commercial service, remodels, boiler installation, and water treatment.

Please call 970-586-3698 or email your resume to Doneright@estesparkplumbers.com

Seeking Experienced Dance Instructors!

Are you a Dance instructor interested in teaching classes in Estes Park? We are always looking for experienced instructors to teach beginning through advanced levels of instruction: (lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, acrobatics, tumbling, gymnastics, ballroom, swing etc.)

Always looking for hidden talent in Estes Park!

Part-time year-round evenings, and summer opportunities.

Call (970) 586-3830 or visit our website centerstagedanceestespark.com

Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill is hiring for the season. Looking for dependable, hardworking front of house manager, servers, cooks & bar tenders.

Apply in person at 451 S. St. Vrain 970-586-7287

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Employment Elizabeth Guild of Estes Park - Manager Position

Administrative/Marketing Assistant BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

We are an environmental company who is dedicated to creating natural, healthy environments. We are currently seeking a like-minded team member to fulfill the high-level support tasks for the organization.

This position requires an exceptional level of effectiveness with communication and administrative support.

This successful team member will need to be exceptionally skilled in internal and external customer support and communication.

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: â&#x20AC;˘ a college degree in (minimum A.A. level) in Business OR â&#x20AC;˘ 3 years retail store experience on the management level OR â&#x20AC;˘ 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

Proficiency in office and communication technologies is required.

Team member will need demonstrative outgoing personality; exceptional organizational skills and the ability to problem solve a wide variety of business needs.

Business Hours: Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 Location: Estes Park, Colorado Position: Year Round

Apply by sending resume and interest letter to careers@biolynceus.com no phone calls please.

Estes Village Properties, LTD.

Real Estate Office Admin for busy Estes Park Office Needed Right Away!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a full-time position. The ideal candidate should have: A cheerful and outgoing personality with a love for meeting people! With excellent communication skills. Great phone skills with knowledge of a multiline phone system, administrative experience, marketing experience (especially social media), basic administrative skills, proficient on the computer, some real estate experience a plus but not required.

Qualifications and Background: â&#x20AC;˘ Professional with excellent phone skills â&#x20AC;˘ Outgoing â&#x20AC;˘ Dependable and Punctual â&#x20AC;˘ Eager to learn and to take ownership in projects â&#x20AC;˘ Proficient in Microsoft Office

Please email marie@focohomes.com with your resume if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in this position.

Estes Park United Methodist Ch. needs an ADMIN. ASSISTANT

for 18hr per wk PT position. Requires: office exp., skill w/computers, off. software, typing & filing. Must be dependable, detail oriented & adaptable. Resp. for: phones, bulletin, records, filing, reports & assisting pastor.

Wages $12-15hr

APPLY w/resume: w/exp., educ., & training to: Rev. Tom Towns, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd Estes Park, CO 80517 HANDYMAN NEEDED Moving, various around the home projects that need to get done! Painting, sheetrock work, exterior. Hourly wage.

Call 970-586-3484

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HOUSEKEEPER

Now hiring housekeeper, will train, good starting wage, 30-35 hrs/week, year round for the right person.

Please apply in person at Riverwood at Fall River, 525 Fall River Ln.

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 Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

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

Lake Estes Marina Employee (May-Oct., $9.30/hr. - $13/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; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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

Full-Time Sales Representative

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

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.

Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

General Maintenance 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. Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Housekeeper Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper, duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have a reliable vehicle.

Hourly rate $12-15 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Front Desk Agent Trout Haven Resorts in Estes Park, Colorado is hiring summer employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for a Front Desk/Reservation position. Join a great team in the Colorado Rockies. We're looking for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working with the public and excel at customer service.

Please apply online www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

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Employment The Food Courier

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

Building & Grounds Facilities Director – FT Maintenance Engineer – FT

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPER:

Laboratory Medical Technologist – FT

Seasonal/Part-time Position June thru October 3 days a week Work hours: 9am to 4pm (Apprx 20 hrs a week)

Surgical Services Surgical RN – Full Time & Per Diem

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.

Estes Park Medical Group Medical Assistant - PRN

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

Cleaners & Office Help Needed

Range Property Management Join the successful team at Range for a great earning opportunity.

Please call Merinda or Julie at 970-586-7626 to make an appointment.

Now hiring at Linda’s Pet Care— full time, year round position with partial benefits. Duties include supervision of dogs & cleaning.Hands on behavioral training provided. Need high energy level and good work ethic!

For more information, please call Linda @ 586-0340 to set up an interview.

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 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

Receptionist, Nail Tech, Bridal Hair Stylist needed at busy Estes Park spa. Spa etiquette, professionalism, friendliness, and ability to multi-task are a must.

Please email resumes to: Melissa@RiverspointeSpa.com

The new management team at WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for:

Housekeeping - $13/hr (Full or Part Time / Year Round) Guest Services Agent Common Area Attendant Maintenance Technician

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

Looking for good drivers to pick up food from our local participating restaurants and deliver orders to hungry locals and tourists. $7/hour plus tips, year round.

Must have reliable car with insurance.

Call Sarah at (970) 624-7307 for more details and/or to apply.

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn Front Desk Agent

Now hiring year round Front Desk Agent. Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00am and 11:30pm. The position consists of mostly evening shifts with a few day shifts. 32 to 40 hours per week MAY thru OCT and 24 to 32 hours per week NOV thru APR. Must be a non-smoker.

Send resume to cory@estesresort.com <or> mail to 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

No calls please.

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

Part-time retail sales clerk

needed in Downtown Estes Park specialty store. No sales experience necessary but must be willing to learn. Must be customer friendly, dependable and conscientious.

2-3 days per week at $12/hr.

Apply in person 131 Virginia Rd, Estes Park (Elkhorn and Virginia).

Delaware North at The Ridgeline (formally known as The Rocky Mountain Park Inn) and Latitude 105 Alehouse is now hiring for seasonal and yearround opportunities. We provide competitive wages, a friendly positive work environment, benefits (year-round), and opportunities for growth!

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

SERVERS Serves food and beverage products in accordance with the Company’s alcohol policies, Service Standards and applicable Operational Standards. Provides excellent guest service.

HOSTS Greets and seats guests in accordance with Company’s Service Standards and applicable Operational Standards. Operate cash register and handle cash and credit cards to process payments for guest checks.

SHOP KEEPER (PART TIME) Receiving and distribution of product, stocking, and filling of orders for restaurant replenishment.

HOUSEKEEPERS Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas such as linen room and laundry areas, according to company policy and procedures at a level that meets or exceeds company standards Visit our website to learn more about our organization www.delawarenorth.com

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

2 positions - 1 Full Time & 1 Part Time - Year Round

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

Now Hiring Cashiers & Stockers.

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.

Must be able to work evenings & weekends.

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

FOR BARE FEET HIRING Retail Associates

4-8 hours shifts 16-40 hours a week 40% Discount on FBF Socks Performance Increase after 30 Days STUDENTS & J1 VISA Applicants WELCOME DUTIES INCLUDE But are not limited to: Customer Service Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing Lifting up to 25lbs Cleaning/Vacuuming

Complete an application in the store 126 East Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 11am-4pm NOW HIRING Seasonal Staff to join our team at Mary Jane's. Are you fun, friendly, and customer service oriented? FT/PT avail thru Oct. Must be able to work hours assigned between 10am - 8:30pm days/ eve/ weekend/ holidays. $11 - 12/hr depending on exp plus generous store discount.

Apply at 358 E. Elkhorn or email resume to jmpholdings@msn.com Rocky Mountain Connection

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

Seasonal and year round

BUCKLES OF ESTES & SPORTS HOUND YEAR ROUND PT/FT All around retail shop duties.

Likes to clean & organize.

People Person Apply at 160 W. Elkhorn Ave.

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

Group Sales Representative 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.

Now Hiring Sales Positions Health insurance available for full time positions.

Apply at 330 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2882 or email: dianemuno@msn.com

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.

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.

Part-time Office Assistant 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.

Mission Advancement Director 3-5 years experience in major gift fundraising, non-profit experience preferred. Responsible for identifying, building, and improving relationships with existing and prospective donors. Develops and implements strategies to advance both our Mission and philanthropy at YMCA of the Rockies, with a special emphasis on Camp Chief Ouray. Full benefits, Salary $60k (DOE).

PM Chef

Now Hiring part time and full time retail staff.

Apply at 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, CO. 80517

Conference Services PM Crew Leader

Responsible for the night shift management of all kitchen & back-of-house food service operations at Estes Park Center; including menu planning, ordering, food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, overseeing all catering events/banquets, appropriate staff scheduling and guest satisfaction. Full benefits, $13-15/hour (DOE)

Assistant Preschool Director Assist in the planning, development, and administration of all programming and education for the Bennett Preschool Program, including The Reggio Approach and Forest School Approach. Must currently be Large Center Director Qualified by the State of Colorado, Department of Human Service’s standards or be qualified within 6 months of employment. Full benefits, Hourly (DOE)

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

The Cleaning Lady

~ Now hiring house cleaner ~

Need own transportation, seasonal, full-time, dependable, & experienced.

Please call: 970-449-2564 or 586-6477

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.

Please send resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

Assistant Manager Assistant Manager Trainee 2 years Retail Experience Required or Will Train with the right skill set

PAY DOE / 34-40 hours a week Permanent Year Round Benefits, 401K, Paid Vacation Duties include but not limited to: Customer Service, Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing, Lifting up to 25lbs Ordering & Merchandising Cleaning/Vacuuming APPLY IN THE STORE 126 East Elkhorn Ave Estes Park 11am – 4 pm

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Looking For

Full time and part time

Host, Line Cooks, Bussers & Dishwashers Apply at 225 Park Lane

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.

Employment

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

Join Our Team!

TELLER

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

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

Please apply online at www.smokindavesbbq.com.

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.

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

Must be 25 with good driving record.

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.

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

3-4 day work week – no evenings.

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

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

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

Dunraven Inn is now hiring!

Looking for :

- Dishwasher - Host - Line Cooks

Hiring All Positions

Tips paid daily Year round employment Sign on bonus.

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

Apply within 2470 Colorado 66 (out by the YMCA)

Now Hiring Servers & Cooks

Apply at 200 Moraine Ave

Marshall’s Painting is looking for year round help, PT/FT, exp. not req. will teach. Good work atmosphere, good pay.

Looking for a quick learner.

970-430-8335.

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.

3J Service Cleaning

House Keeping

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

Call 970-573-1770 or 970-573-2089 (Spanish) Apply at Windcliff 2220 Windcliff Dr. Busy Estes motels looking for a full time, year round

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.

Now hiring Wait staff & bussers

Apply at 430 Prospect Village Drive

HOUSEKEEPING:

making beds, cleaning cabins, laundry, general labor.

Compensation: TBD Positions available now. Work for the winter, summer or longer.

Ideal Employee: flexible, hard working, positive attitude, attention to detail Email info@valhallaresort.com to receive full position details.

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

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Accountant I

(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.

NOW HiRiNG FOR

ALL POSiTiONS

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

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

Maintenance Team Member Full time, day shift. Must have maintenance experience, Colorado driver’s license & be very dependable.

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

SERVICES Business Related

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Finance Dept.

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

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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.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

The Discovery and Coyote Lodges are hiring immediately for full time

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.

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 (DOE) 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 ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ALL POSITIONS

Experience preferred but will train.

Other-Misc

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

RENTALS

SERVICES

Homes

Cleaning

3 BDR, 2.5 BA, yr lease, N/S, N/P, util included. $2,800/mo. 940-642-0924

Cleaning Lady Available at $15/hr, For 2 hr cleaning sessions weekly, twice monthly or monthly. All supplies included. Have worked 12 years in Estes. Excellent references. No message service. Call 6 to 9pm.

577-7059

Commercial Rentals Suite “A” at Signature Square 351 Moraine Ave. 2,118 sq ft Prime Office Suite Reception, Four offices Storage Rooms, Filing Private restroom On-Site Parking 970 586-8846 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 heat/air and private bath available immediately.

Call Peggy Lynch 970-232-5588.

River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple available.

970-586-1700

Room/Roommate Room to Rent: Furnished, w/refrid, micro, TV. N/S, N/P, must be employed. $550/mo, references. More info 586-3891

Storage Units Argosy, inc.

Secure your treasures in climate-controlled self-storage units.

Available now at 1180 Woodstock Drive.

970-988-4902 Follow us on Facebook @ Argosy, Inc.

SkyView Storage & U-Haul at 930 Juniper Ln has trucks &trailers for rent. We sell Boxes.

Open 9-2 MWTHF, 9-12 Sat, CLOSED Tues. and Sun. Call 970-5862982 or go to Uhaul.com for reservation.

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

Experience and Reference.

719-459-1279

Wollet Cleaning Services 34 yrs of exp. High standard cleaning for homes, vacation rentals & homes.

Call Miki at 970 227 5966

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

HOUSEHOLD

Home Repair/Service

Furniture

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

King Pine Log Bed Frame Made by Beaver Works, Breckenridge.

Pine Cone laser etching.

Excellent condition. $1500.970-577-3504

Sewing/Alterations

2 & 4 Drawer chest of drawers, single & double seat couch. Free if you haul. 586-6183

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

Including campers Please call Beth for appt.

Natuzzi navy blue leather 970 492-5446 couch . $40.

208-867-0773 Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

Building Supplies Andersen sliding door, white frame, 60”X 80” with custom honeycomb vertical window covering. Both 5 years old, rarely used. $500. OBO Call 720-2444990 to set up time to see.

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MISCELLANEOUS

SALES

Misc.

Garage Sales Downsizing 40 ft. RV coach - selling all personal furnishings, equipment for towing, maintenance, camping, picnicking, and sports.

Addtl toys, home items, and misc. All proceeds to benefit granddaughter’s club cheer.

Fri 5/12 8am-noon and Sat 5/13 8am till one.

275 Indian Trl, Estes Park.

Snowblower - Yard Machine, 24”, 5 HP, elect start, 2 stage. $250. 970586-3126

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Fri, 5/12 & Sat., 5/13 8am 490 Fall River Lane Add a true Rocky Mountain flair to your home. Two bull elk mounts in bugle position, several antelope & a variety of African and New Zealand animals.

Shoulder & full body. Artifacts & collectibles from around the world.

ACUPUNCTURE

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SALES Garage/Moving Sale Sunday, 5/14 9-2pm 1221 Tall Pines Drive Indoors, small and large items.

Sat, 5/13, 8am-3pm 505 Big Horn Dr (look for signs) Antiques: 1899 Queen Anne Dining Rm Set, Crystal Chandelier.

Full size bed, Tools-including yard & garden, Snowboard, Barn Board Pictures & lots more!

Support Crossroads & LLEV Fri, May 12-9am to 6pm & Sat, May 13-9am to noon (half price Sat.) Barn W at Fairgrounds Household, furniture, children, sports, camping, garage, linens

SALES Estate Sales

NOTICES

ROOM MATE

contractor, JB Sittner, is requesting final payment. This notice is to advise anyone with a lien to contact Estes Valley Fire Protection District at 970-577-0900, on or before May 24, 2017 at 5pm.

Room Mate Wanted

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, Estes Valley Fire Protection References. CALL NOW District 970-215-5548

NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Please be advised that the Estes Valley Fire Protection District has received notice that the work has been completed on Phase 1 of excavation and concrete at the EVFPD Training Site. The

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Published: May 12th and May 19th, 2017

Seasonal Worker Male Roommate Wanted for summer. Kitchenette, own bed, full bath. $200 dep, $450 mo incl utilities, cable & wifi.

ON BUS LINE. Contact Dakotah Jewelry at 970-577-8400 from 10am-6pm

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) 5773730 EHO/EEO.

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CELEBRATION SERVICES

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CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

COMPUTER SERVICES CONT.

COUNSELING SERVICES

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EYE CARE

FLOORING

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICIAN GENERAL CONTRACTOR

COMPUTER SERVICES ENGINEERING

EYE WEAR/GLASSES

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MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL

PAINTING

720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build • 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

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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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

970-586-4206

Licensed • Bonded • Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

REAL ESTATE

OILS, HERBS, TEAS, GIFTS

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970-586-3333 www.FirstColoradoRealty.com 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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Amazing views and end-of-the-road tranquility await in this custom built 3bd/3.5bath log home on 3.21 acres. Soaring great room, 4 fireplaces and walls of windows to view the surrounding forest, Lake Estes, and Lumpy Ridge. Main level master suite with deck access and luxurious bath, 2 guest suites upstairs plus versatile loft. Heated 2-car garage + workshop. $699,500 1470 Moss Rock Drive

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Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570

Home borders RMNP/MacGregor Ranch with ideal end-of-the-road location. Multiple outdoor living spaces including; patio with gardens, wrap around decking with covered outdoor living room, and covered porch. Inside features private master suite with deck access and full bath, 2 more guest bedrooms and bath, living room with window seat and wood stove. Peace, quiet, hiking, and sunshine. $525,000 250 Granite Lane Yo C ur h o Fi os n e is he

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3.02 acre “teardrop” shaped lot Good elevation for views & privacy Several access points Easy access to Loveland/Estes Park $115,000

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Overlooks West Creek for fishing Covered gazebo with hot tub In-floor heating on all levels 4 bedroom/3 bath Attached 2-car garage w/storage $725,000 www.203WestCreekRd.com

New Construction

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3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Main Level Living w/Spacious Great Rm Minutes to RMNP & Downtown Estes Hardwood Floors & Stone Countertops Stainless Appliances $795,000 Lot 2 Ypsilon Circle

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Adjacent to Christmas Tree Mountain 19.1 acres of privacy and views Spacious home Attached garage Separate updated cabin $950,000 www.tourfactory.com/1187641

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3 bedroom/3 bathroom Main level master suite Stone fireplace & vaulted ceilings Lower level family/rec room Double lot right on the river $695,000 2331 Aspen Brook

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1016 Christmas Tree Lane

2.34 Acres of Privacy & Views · · · · ·

2.34 acres in The Retreat Quiet cul de sac location National Forest up the road Mountain & wildlife views Close to Estes, RMNP, & Glen Haven $94,000 220 Solitude Court

Just, Perfect...

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6 Bedroom/ 5 Bathroom Fine Finishes Throughout Expansive Views 4.65 Acre Site Beautifully Landscaped $1,450,000

www.2900greyfox.esteshometours.com

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

Snowcapped Views & Privacy · 30 acres at the end of the road · Snowcapped mountain views · 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms · Main level living · Large walkout family/rec room $1,295,000 1267 Upper Venner Road