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Honoring American Heroes!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Spring Babies

Photographer Robert Burns got these amazing shots of a mama Bighorn sheep and her twin lambs in the Big Thompson Canyon this week.

That camouflage is amazing!

Photo by Robert Burns

The tulips at the Highway 34 & 36 intersection are spectacular! Thank you Town of EP Parks Dept. for your hard work! Photo by Kris Hazelton

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Strategic Planning For Town Government

Next Mayor’s Chat Is Tuesday, June 7 Join Mayor Jirsa and the Estes Park Running Club Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor's ChatTuesday, June 7, following a Tuesday Fun Run with the Estes Park Running Club. Register for the run at Steamer's Café at the Stanley Hotel at 5:30 p.m. Registered runners also receive dinner afterwards.

The run begins at 6 p.m. Citizens are welcome to join the Mayor during the run, or stop by after the run at approximately 6:30 p.m. for the Mayor's Chat. Residents are encouraged to join him for this informal discussion of local issues. Mayor Jirsa will hold regular Mayor's Chats, generally during the first week of each month, with varied dates, times and locations throughout Estes Park.

Town Offices Closed Memorial Day The Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 31. For more information please call the Public Information Office at 970-577-3701.

Next month, the Town Board will begin planning for next year’s budget and beyond. The budget is the financial piece of a larger planning effort the Board undertakes every year, by reviewing and updating the Strategic Plan for your Town government.

There is a lot that goes into developing a Strategic Plan for the Town. Our process starts with the very general issues and gets very specific -- down to individual annual objectives.

We start with the Vision and Mission of the Town of Estes Park. These are large overarching statements outlining why the town exists, what we do and who we serve.

These general statements remain fairly consistent from year to year, but each Town Board revisits them to ensure they are still applicable. The Vision statement is the broadest statement in the Strategic Plan.

The Town’s adopted Vision statement is “The Town of Estes Park will enhance our position as a premier mountain community.”

After the Vision, comes the Mission statement; “The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high-quality, reliable services for the benefit of our citizens, guests and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting.”

The remainder of our Strategic Plan is outcome-based planning. This means the Board identifies the key areas the Town should be working on and defines the desired outcomes. The Town Board has adopted seven Key Outcome areas.

• Robust Economy • Infrastructure • Exceptional Guest Services • Public Safety, Health and Environment • Outstanding Community Services

• Governmental Services and Internal Support • Transportation For each Key Outcome area the Board has defined a desired outcome. For example in the area of a Robust Economy, the desired outcome is “We have a diverse, healthy year-round economy.” This doesn’t mean we have this now, but it is the desired outcome of the Strategic Plan that we are striving to reach.

Under each Key outcome area, the Board defines Strategic Plan Goals that serve as action items the Town will take over the next five to seven years to reach the desired outcome. The next level down, the Board identifies specific objectives that they want to accomplish in the next year, setting the priorities for the staff to pursue.

These Goals and Objectives then become the basis for building the Town Budget.

We identify programs, services, tasks and capital investments that support the Objectives, Goals and Key Outcome areas.

With this system, we can map the full Strategic Plan. This starts with the overall vision, and works down to the individual tasks and services employees provides.

This plan helps our staff understand exactly how their work contributes to the overall Strategic Plan and contributes to Estes Park being a “Premier Mountain Community.” I keep a copy of this map on my wall in my office and the Trustees have a copy on the wall of their office as well, to keep us focused on the overall plan and direction given to us by your elected representatives.

To view a copy of the Town’s most recent Strategic Plan, visit www.estes.org/strategicplan. Town Board meeting information is provided at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

Memorial Day Holiday Closure Larimer County Offices, Courts and Landfill will all be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of the Me-

morial Day Holiday.

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EVRPD Elk-Calving Season Tips For Lake Estes Trail

Be Aware And Use Caution Elk are present in our community Matthews-Reeser Bird Sanctuary, and year-round. in any and all areas where elk calving activity is evident. The larger signs read, Most often, they are very passive and “Caution – Elk Calving Area – Aggrescasually walk throughout the community. During elk calving season, their at- sive Elk May Be Present – Proceed at titudes change greatly. Cow elk are very Your Own Risk.” During elk calving protective of their calves, and potential season, EVRPD recommends that all park and trail users conflicts with humans take an alternate route are possible. The Lake around active elkEstes Trail is a popular calving areas. location for elk calving (birthing), especially the Our wildlife volunarea near the Matthewsteer safety team strives Reeser Bird Sanctuary, to manage the high located along the trail concentration porbehind the Power Plant. tions of elk-calving areas along the Lake Another popular calvEstes Trail and assist ing area is behind the in avoiding potentially Estes Valley Fire Protecdangerous encounters. tion District headquarWith the unpreters, in the Cherokee Photos EPNEWS.com dictable nature of Draw day-use area. Cow when, where, and how many elk calves elk perceive humans and animals, inwill be born in and around the cluding dogs, as predators to their newMatthews-Reeser Bird Sanctuary, there born calves. Aggressive elk will charge is no simple answer to the management humans and animals, and cow elk will of these areas during the elk-calving “box” humans and animals with their season. Please contact Annie Hanson at front legs, inflicting bodily harm. the Lake Estes In the past, we Marina at 970have had people 586-2011 or anchased and a few innie@evrpd.com if juries have ocyou are interested curred. Some peoin volunteering on ple walking along our wildlife volthe Lake Estes Trail unteer safety have even chosen to team. We are aljump into the lake ways in need of to get away from agfantastic volungressive elk. The teers. highest concentraWe are fortunate tion of conflicts between elk and trail users takes place be- to live in a community that has unique challenges related to wildlife inhabiting tween May 15 and June 15, when most elk calves are born. Approximately eight this area. Please let this article serve as a precaution to all Lake Estes park and to 12 calves are born in or near the trail users that the Matthews-Reeser Matthews-Reeser Bird Sanctuary each Bird Sanctuary and surrounding locaspring. tions during elk-calving season. If you The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s approach to handling elk con- see a protective female elk in a public area with the potential to endanger peoflict includes a variety of methods to ple, please call the Estes Park Police Deprovide park and trail user safety, as well as wildlife safety. Methods include partment at (970) 586-4000 and ask to have an on-call Colorado Parks and posting increased signage, public education, and utilizing a volunteer wildlife Wildlife officer dispatched. In case of emergency, call 911. safety team on the Lake Estes Trail to provide education and warnings to park If you have any questions about the Lake Estes Trail or other EVRPD faciliand trail users. Large signs are placed on both sides of the Lake Estes Trail, at ties, visit our website at www.evrpd.com. both the east and west ends of the

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2016 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need. The 2016 ornament commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Estes Valley Library by featuring a great horned owlet. A pair of great horned owls frequently nests on the cliff of the KnollWillows Nature Preserve near the library.

The photo was taken by late local photographer Dick Orleans.

Ornaments are available for $12 each at several Estes Park locations: Estes Park Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue, the Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue, the Estes Park Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street; and Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village. A limited number of ornaments from previous

years are also available at Town Hall.

Ornaments may also be ordered by mailing your request and payment (checks only, please) to the Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P.O. Box 1200 in Estes Park, CO 80517.

Please calculate your order total to include shipping costs.

Shipping for one ornament is $4.25, shipping for two ornaments is $5, shipping for three ornaments is $9.25, and shipping for four ornaments is $10.

For more information, please contact Karen Thompson at kthompson@estes.org or by calling 970-577-3721. The 2016 ornament may be viewed at www.estes.org/helpinghandsornament.

2015 Water Quality Report Shows Town Continues To Provide Great Drinking Water The Town of Estes Park Water Division has produced the latest "Consumer Confidence Report" for water customers. The report, which is officially titled the "Annual Water Quality Report" includes information on the Town's water source, treatment facilities, health information and sampling results from January through December of 2015. The report illustrates that the Town of Estes Park continues to surpass strict federal and state standards and provides residents and visitors to the community the very best drinking water possible.

The Water Quality Report is available on the Town's website atwww.estes.org/consumerconfidencereport. Copies are also available at the following locations: Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue; Town of Estes Park Water Division at 577 Elm

Road; Town of Estes Park Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street; Estes Park Medical Center at 555 Prospect Avenue; Larimer County Health Department at 1601 Brodie Avenue; and Salud Family Health Center at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. Mailed copies may be requested by contacting Diana Beehler, Water Quality Manager, atdbeehler@estes.org or 970-577-3624.

The Town Water Division, which serves approximately 6,600 customers in the winter and more than 25,000 in the summer, operates with a capacity of four million gallons per day. With 11 employees, the department maintains two water treatment facilities, more than 100 miles of distribution lines and 670 fire hydrants. For more information on water quality, contact Diana Beehler at 970-577-3624.

Estes Park Museum Closed On Memorial Day; Historic Hydroplant Opens For Season The Estes Park Museum will be closed on Monday, May 30, in recognition of Memorial Day and it will reopen on Tuesday, May 31. The Museum will be open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. through the month of October. Current exhibits include

“Tracks in Time” which details the area’s history from the Ice Age to today.

“Drawn to Black Canyon: The History and Beauty of MacGregor Ranch” is also on display and explores the rugged yet enchanting landscape and scenes at the historic MacGregor Ranch.

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Power Outage May 31 Will Affect Upper Big Thompson Canyon

Estes Park Light and Power to relocate power line along U.S. 34 Estes Park Light and Power will relocate a power pole and a portion of the power line along U.S. 34 on May 31, 2016. In order to perform this work as quickly and safely as possible, crews must turn off power to the affected area. The outage will begin at 5 a.m. and could last through 9 a.m. The affected area is the Big Thompson canyon east of Mall Road, beginning with Evergreen Point subdivision, to the end of the Light and Power

service area at mile marker 72.

This project is necessary in order to relocate power lines to provide safe clearance from a home being rebuilt after it was destroyed in the 2013 flood. For more information on this project, please contact Estes Park Light and Power assistant Kayla Downey at 970-577-3627. To receive Town news via email, please subscribe at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/TownofEstesParkCO or www.twitter.com/TownofEstesPark.

Barnes Dance Returns To Downtown Intersections By Memorial Day Weekend The Barnes Dance pedestrian “all-walk” phase will return to downtown Estes Park May 27. This signal configuration will be reinstated at the intersections of Elkhorn and Moraine Avenue and Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive. The Barnes Dance stops the vehicles on all legs of the intersection for a brief period of time and allows the pedestrians to cross the intersecting streets in any direction. It also prohibits pedestrians from crossing any of the intersecting streets during the remainder of each two-minute traffic signal cycle.

Community Service Officers from the Estes Park Police Department may be assigned to the intersections during periods of heavy traffic and pedestrian congestion.

The Town has requested approval from CDOT to install new signs at each intersection corner to advise pedestrians they can cross the intersection in any direction when the “walk” signal is illuminated.

The Barnes Dance was traditionally used at these downtown Estes Park intersections until 2010. “CDOT did an extensive study of this timing configuration and determined it will add to congestion and increase delays for drivers through Estes Park. We encouraged Town officials to wait until the possible implementation of the Downtown Estes Loop, which may be

more conducive to this signal timing,” commented Johnny Olson, CDOT Region 4 Transportation Director. While CDOT is opposed to the configuration, it is allowing the Town to move forward with the Barnes Dance based on its request, and the Town assumes responsibility for any resulting traffic impacts. CDOT maintains its authority to revert to the current system if there are increased traffic complications.

Since 2010, the Town has received significant public comment in favor of the Barnes Dance. By prioritizing pedestrian flow and safety during a dedicated traffic cycle, proponents believe it is advantageous for pedestrians and improves the guest experience in downtown Estes Park.

Accordingly, the Estes Park Town Board made a formal request to CDOT, which manages Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues (State Highways U.S. 34 and 36), to reinstate the Barnes Dance all-walk phase.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department, at 970-5773587. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org/subscribe.

More Town news is available at www.estes.org/news, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Asphalt Paving And Patching Begins Across Town In June

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Ballot issue 1A sales tax funds at work improving local streets A contractor for the Town of Estes Park will begin paving multiple roads in Estes Park beginning June 20, weather permitting. This work consists of overlaying or removing the existing asphalt and replacing it with a new asphalt surface, depending on the condition of the existing pavement. The contractor will patch large sections of additional roads in Town. Roads designated for paving are Axminster Lane, Devon Drive, Golf Course Road and Manford Avenue.

Roads designated for patching are Brodie Avenue, Community Drive, Curry Drive, Grand Estates Drive and Spruce Drive. If funding allows, additional work may be performed. Project updates and a tentative schedule, when available, will be provided at www.estes.org/streetimprovements.

Once construction begins, it is expected that all work will be completed within one to two weeks, with construction on each

specific road lasting only few days. Construction is not expected to result in any full road closures, and flaggers will be present during active construction to direct traffic. Local access will be maintained although on-street parking will be prohibited during work and there may be temporary closures to private driveways.

This contract is part of the larger 2024 Street Improvement Program (STIP) which aims to improve the average street system Pavement Condition Index (PCI) from 65 (existing poor condition) to 73 (fair condition) by 2024. The plan, which receives its funding from the voter-approved 2014 Ballot Issue 1A sales tax, includes extensive preventative maintenance which will improve road conditions throughout the Town. For more information, please visit www.estes.org/streetimprovements.

For more information on this project, please contact the Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

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.

May 15 At 2:59 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1725 Upper Broadview for a chimney fire.

At 12:57 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the area of Arapaho Rd. for a report of smoke.

May 16 At 2:51 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 900 W. Elkhorn Ave for a fire alarm, but was cancelled en route.

May 18 At 12:13 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1321 CR43 for a fire alarm activation.

At 2:18 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 820 Moraine Ave. to assist the Estes Park

Ambulance.

At 6:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 121 Wiest Dr. for an odor investigation.

At 7:30 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 991 Woodland Ct. for a CO detector.

May 19 At 2:23 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 7288 CR 43 to provide mutual aid to Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department.

May 20 At 5:44 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the 2100 block of Big Thompson Ave. for a report of smoke.

At 6:28 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 4 of CR43 for an MVA. At 11:14 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1040 Big Thompson Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

May 21 At 9:26 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of 3813 Dollar Lake Dr. for a report of smoke.

At 12:52 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 800 Columbine Dr. for a gas leak.

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old male from Greeley, CO was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI and careless driving and later released to a responsible person.

On May 18 at 7:37 a.m. police responded to 432 Chiquita Lane and issued a summons to the 26 year old female from this address for a violation of the wildlife protection order violation, and unsecured trash.

On May 18 at 8:26 p.m. police responded to 860 Peakview and cited a 58 year old male with a wildlife protection order violation for failure to put trash in a wildlife proof container.

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ESTES PARK NEWS

Volunteers Needed For Wool Market The 26th Annual Estes Park Wool Market will take place June 11-12 at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. The event will host more than 6,000 guests and provide a variety of activities for all ages. Volunteers are needed to be greeters, provide general office assistance, floaters, assistants and models for the Wooly Wonder Fashion Show, and assist with workshop registration on June 9 and 10.

The Wooly Wonder Fashion Show on Saturday, June 11 will feature handmade couture from the artisans of the Wool Market modeled by volunteers. The fashion show is open to the public and will be held at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn at 7 p.m. The event is free and includes a reception with appetizers.

The Estes Park Wool Market will showcase more than 72 vendors selling handwoven clothing and accessories, fiber art, hand-spun yarns and threads and a unique selection of gifts and artisanal

products.

Animals are always the most popular aspect of the market and ten breeds will be represented. Always popular with children are the rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas and vicunas. Sheep dog demonstrations will be held along with sheep shearing, wool judging and artistry demonstrations.

Admission to the Wool Market is free and parking is available at the Events Complex for $5 per vehicle. For more information or to volunteer for the event, please contact Event Coordinator Barbara Johnson at 970-577-3902 or bjohnson@estes.org.

Learn more about the Estes Park Wool Market at www.estes.org/woolmarket.

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Petition Drive Underway For Larimer County SCFD Creation Voters in Larimer County are being asked to sign petitions that will place an issue on the November 8, 2016 ballot. The issue would create a Larimer County Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and ask voters to fund that district by a onetenth of one percent sales tax, or one penny on a ten dollar purchase. It is not a property tax and groceries and prescriptions would not be taxed. It is estimated that the average cost to the taxpayer would be $20 per year. This is an equivalent, annual cost of two movie tickets.

An SCFD is a Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, that if adopted by voters will enhance the quality and access to programs in natural history, natural sciences, visual arts, performing arts, and cultural history. It will add to the Larimer County economy by enhancing our attractiveness as a cultural destination.

The creation of a Larimer County SCFD was proposed to scientific and cultural groups across the county more than a year ago by Bruce Freestone, co-founder of the Open Stage Theater in Ft. Collins. From those initial presentations, a group of volunteers from across the county formed a steering committee which developed the unique distribution model that will be used. Estes Park is represented on the steering committee by Kathy Bowers, Director of the Oratorio Society and Kathy Littlejohn, Board Member of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies.

The Larimer County SCFD is patterned after the Denver Metro SCFD, but the distribution model is quite different. In Larimer County, a scientific or cultural organization with non-profit status under section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended or an agency of local government that meets the

criteria could be eligible to receive funds.

In the proposed model, there would be two distinct funds. A Sustainability Fund would give non-profit organizations 5 years or older, regardless of size, an equal percentage of their qualifying revenue. It is important to emphasize this characteristic: non-profit organizations five years or older, regardless of size, would receive an equal percentage of their qualifying revenue. An Innovation Fund would award grants to qualifying organizations 3 years or older based on a competitive process addressing innovation and collaboration.

There is a misperception, said Kathy Littlejohn, that all of the money will go to Ft. Collins and that there won’t be any left for Estes Park. That simply isn’t so. If the Lincoln Center in Ft. Collins and the Estes Park Museum both qualify for funds, each would receive the same percentage of their qualifying revenue. The dollar amount they each receive will be different, but calculated by the same method. The percentage will be determined by a board of directors appointed by the County Commissioners and will be dependent on the amount of tax collected and the number of qualifying organizations.

A rigorous application process will require any organization meeting the eligibility criteria to provide a track record and documentation showing it is capable of dealing with public moneys in an appropriate and responsible way. Some of the non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations in Estes Park that could be eligible to receive funds would be the Estes Park Museum, The Oratorio Society, The Estes Park Music Festival, The Art Center, The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, the Observatory, the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, and the Repertoire Theater Company to name a few.

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The Bear Necessities At Wildwood Inn

feeders so they leave them alone.

They also inform all of their guests our trash, birdfeeders, even our homes By: Kris Hazelton on the proper ways to live in bear or vehicles for an easy meal are now eu- country. She said, “We’re in it for the Cindy and Bob Liddell, owners of thanized by Colorado Parks and long term, it has to start with us,” Wildwood Inn have been busy this Wildlife. They cannot be relocated or (meaning locals and business ownspring, doing the right thing for our given another chance so we all must do ers). Bob added, “We just need to wildlife. everything in our power to save our keep the Wildwood Inn was built in 1969 and bears. wildlife wild!” was owned by Cindy’s family, the Bob said, “Our guests come Bob said, Younglunds. For generations, the Cindy points to the angle iron that Bob in“With our old stalled on his experimental dumpster that Younglund family and their guests have here to enjoy the wildlife, if dumpsters, the actually works great to keep bears out. enjoyed watching many types of wildlife we’re not diligent, we put the bears could out at Wildwood Inn, from elk, bighorn animals at risk and we’ll lose you’ll drop off a bear’s radar and they’ll open them like a sheep, mule deer, racoons, bobcats, bears them! It’s a real problem, people intentionally or unquit coming to your property.” tuna can! Bob and more. intentionally feeding the spent a lot of time Cindy and Bob and their staff have yet Cindy and Bob are wildlife. It’s our fifteen years ago, to see bears this spring, most likely bepassionate about our fault if they welding a steel bar cause they are doing all the right things wildlife and despite have to be put that went over the and the bears have learned that they the fact that they live down by Coltop of their dump- won’t get any easy meals at the Wildin the county and are orado Parks ster with latches on wood Inn! The Liddell’s practice what not mandated to foland Wildlife.” either side of the they preach at their home as well and the low the Town’s reCindy contindumpster doors bears bypass their property and move on strictions on the new ued, “We all and he reinforced to the another easier target. wildlife ordinance at have to look at the big pic- the lid. When the trash company saw his this point in time, Bob has noticed that bears have about a ture and educate others. invention, they made several trips to the five minute attention span. “If you can their love of the This can’t be done by one Wildwood Inn to see wildlife and their dekeep them person, we all must take re- just how he engineered sire to keep them from getting sponsibility, the bears dethe top to keep the alive, drove the couinto anything serve it!” bears out. Eventually, ple to a decision to for five minWaste Management beIn addition to the new totally wildlife proof utes, they get trash containers, their property. frustrated and Cindy said, “Our move on.”

The Liddell’s have Cindy and Bob Liddell show their staff sweeps the recently installed Cindy said, new BearSaver trash can. property every three metal “We have to night and we BearSaver trash cans remember, it’s make sure everything is sethat cost $12,000 each, as well as three not the bear’s At Wildwood, the hummingbird feeders are fault that “Grizzly” model containers that are de- cure, dumpsters are locked rigged on a pulley system. Wildlife can not they’ve besigned to be bear resistant at $400 each. and there is no trash left anyreach them and they lower to be refilled.

These are in addition to their bear resist- where on the property. The come habitubarbecue grills are cleaned ant trash and recycle dumpsters, and ated to dumpgan making their daily. The Wildwood Inn strategically engineered hummingbird ster diving and raiding our birdfeeders. own version and feeders. The couple said, “The bears are hummingbird feeders are They’re going for the easy pickin’s.” they have been adworth it! We’ve made the investment and hung up high enough that the At Wildwood Inn, part of the draw of Guests enjoy watching humditionally modinow, we’re done. We can relax knowing elk cannot reach them and their guests is the wildlife, “But,” Bob since they are on a pulley sys- mingbirds close up through the fied with angle that we’ve done our part to save the said, “we want the bears to be around iron to reinforce tem, if a bear is tall enough to windows. bears and other wildlife. forever.

If we don’t take care of things the top so that it can’t be bent up or reach them, they cannot get any nectar We’ve all heard the expression, “a fed like this, we’re going to lose our bears. down. Bob said, “We’ve learned how to bear is a dead bear.” Bears labeled “prob- from them due to the fact that they are We’ d never want to see that happen!” live and work with the wildlife. If you’re lem bears” that have learned to get into hanging and they can’t get a grip on the Photos by Gary & Kris Hazelton/EPNEWS.com diligent and keep attractants locked up,

Historic Park Theatre May 27th thru June 3rd

The Living Dream 100 Years of RMNP this amazing Documentary

by Nick Molle will again play this year starting June 1st every Wednesday at 2pm Out of Print Screening June 8, 2016 Party @ 6:45 Movie @ 7:30pm Special Documentary about 35mm film with Film Maker Julia Marchese Hors D oeuvre party only $5+movie ticket.

(Rated- PG13)

XMEN Apocalypse

Fri thru Sun 5/27-29: 3, 6(3D) & 9pm Mon 5/30- 2, 5 (3D) & 8pm Tues-Th 5/31- 6/3: 5 & 8pm

The Park Theatre Cafe is open for the season as well The Cafe Serves food to the Theatre & the Barrel.

Join us for dinner, a drink & a movie!

www.historicparktheatre.com

970-586-8904

Friday, May 27, 2016

ESTES PARK NEWS

It’s true. I’m not imagining it. All that slapping and cursing I watch others do all summer while I remain calm and untouched is for real.

Mosquitoes like some people more than others, and I fall into the no-thankyou category. From a study presented by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, we learn that some blood types are less delicious to skeeters than others. They prefer type O and lucky for me, I am type A-positive. So we type A’s get away with much fewer itchy bites as we watch type O’s dance the skeeter jig and scratch away.

It is easy to assume the same preferential treatment is true with ticks. In my ten years of leading hikes into Rocky Mountain National Park, I found a total of one tick on my body and it had not been there long enough to imbed itself in my flesh. (I know, eeuuwww, you say.

At least I’m sparing the details about what grossness happens when they do imbed themselves. Lyme disease comes from tick poop, you know. That’s all I’m going to say about that.)

I was relieved—and a tiny bit smug, I admit—that ticks find me unsavory, until I discovered one under my waistband the other day. It hadn’t been there when I showered after a day in the wilderness, teaching kids how to get in and out of canoes and kayaks and how to shoot arrows and bb’s, so it must have taken a ride on my jacket and climbed inside while I wasn’t looking.

Small, flat and brown, it was not easy to detect. I felt it as I was drying off after my shower. At first I thought it was a freckle, except that it wasn’t. So I followed tick-removal protocol: Don’t use fingernail polish or Vaseline or a match.

Just grip it with tweezers and pull—don’t twist—until it gives up and lets go. I grabbed the pest with my tweezers, then pulled gently, then a little harder. I watched my skin stretch farther and farther out from my hip bone, wondering if the little bugger was ever going to wave the white flag. Finally, when there was

no stretch left, the greedy bug gave it up. I disinfected the bite, my hands and the tweezers and put the pin-head sized insect in a plastic wrapper of a KFC spork (it’s all I had nearby) and marked it, “tick.” If I were to become ill from the tick bite, the doctors would want to test the culprit. I’ll hang onto it for a while, probably until I throw it away because it looks a lot like trash.

Where does one stash tick trash, I ask?

Currently the crumpled up plastic with a tiny little bug in it sits on my bathroom counter. Ick. Normally, before I spend the day in the wilderness I spray my ankles with repellent (and as I spray toxic chemicals directly onto my body I wonder, is this any better for me than a tick bite?). But now I know I need to do more to combat the armies of blood-suckers out there.

Essential oils are the answer. I’ll forgo rubbing my body with garlic oil and leaves and stems from wild tomato plants. (Who ever heard of a wild tomato anyway?) But I’m happy to smell like the oils of rosemary, lemongrass, lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint. Ticks don’t like that stuff. Those aromas the A-positive of the tick world.

It is interesting that after my experience I received an e-mail that addresses the tick issue. I want to share it because it’s important for us all to be aware of the tick scare. You may have seen it already, but it is worth repeating. It says: Please send this warning to everyone on your email list: if someone comes to your door saying they are checking for ticks due to the warm weather and asks you to take your clothes off and dance around with your arms up, DO NOT DO IT! This is a scam! They only want to see you dance naked.

I wish I’d gotten this message the day before. I feel so stupid!

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2016 Sarah Donohoe

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Congratulations to the graduating

CLASS OF 2016!

Here’s to the JOURNEY AHEAD

A Huge Thank You From Bears R Us Bears Are Us volunteers would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the generosity and efforts of Gary and Kris Hazelton for organizing Estes Park's "Keeping Bears in Mind" concert.

The concert featuring Cowboy Brad and the TropiCowboy Band was a big hit with residents and visitors alike.

The concert at the Events Center gave us and many other people an opportunity to meet and provide information on how to keep our bears wild and people safe.

A big thank you to the many organiza-

tions and government agencies that participated in making this event so special and to the many sponsors of this event.

The educational articles about bears and other wildlife written by the Hazeltons have helped people to become more aware of our wildlife and learn how to live responsibly and co-exist with them in the Estes Valley and surrounding areas.

Gary and Kris Hazelton took their wonderful vision and made it a reality for us all and what a success it was!

Bears Are Us

As you move forward to your next milestone, Bank of Colorado will be by your side every step of the way.

We proudly support and honor the Class of 2016 and look forward to helping you meet your financial goals for years to come.

ESTES PARK 533 Big Thompson Ave., 970.586.8185 bankofcolorado.com

MEMBER FDIC

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ESTES PARK NEWS

Sponsors Needed For Bike To Work Day June 22

The Estes Park Cycling Coalition is organizing Estes Park’s fourth annual Bike to Work Day Wednesday, June 22. Cyclists will be offered a free breakfast, coffee, giveaways, informational booths, bike check-ups, and live entertainment from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Estes Park joins communities across the state to encourage residents to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving, and activities will take place rain or shine.

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can support this growing event by participating in activities or making donations. For information on sponsoring, please contact Board Chair Alicia Rochambeau at board@bikeestes.org.

Sponsorship opportunities include cash or in-kind donations to provide partici-

pants with food and refreshments, as well as informational booths related to wellness. Sponsors will receive publicity in news releases and in social media in return for their contributions. Individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring the event are asked to respond by Friday, June 6.

The mission of the Estes Park Cycling Coalition is to promote and increase cycling of all kinds in the Estes Valley, through advocacy, education, partnerships and community building. We strive to cultivate a biking culture in the community and make the Estes area a destination for

cyclists. New members are always welcome! Information about participating in the club, group rides, and other events are posted at www.bikeestes.org, as well as informational articles on bicycling safety, tips, and reflections from the community.

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In response to resident concerns about the designated detour length, safety, and duration, the Town will install new signage to allow one-way alternating traffic on the temporary road between Wildfire Road and North Ridge Lane on Thursday May 26, 2016.

The temporary road will allow local access during the current phase one closure on Dry Gulch Road south of Wildfire Road. Speed limits and other traffic laws will be strictly enforced on the access road and in the surrounding neighborhoods. This signing change was recently determined to be an affordable solution for the Town to allow safe use of the one lane temporary road. Phase one work on Dry Gulch Road is expected to be complete by the end of June, at which time the temporary road will be removed. The second phase will close Dry Gulch Road from Wildfire Road north to Stone Gate Drive and is expected to start in July and continue thru early September.

ESTES PARK NEWS

Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday The fall-back description of Estes Park at the time a true "downtown" was created in 1905 has always been a 2500word piece written by photographer and long-time resident Fred Payne Clatworthy in 1943.

Clatworthy, who arrived from Loveland in May 1905 to purchase two of the first

photographer, but had a photographic memory. Indeed, his account of 1905 Estes Park is so thorough, and so convincing, those few instances where Clatworthy's claims don't jibe with other source material tend to call this source material into question.

For readers over the age of 50, ask yourself this: Could you travel back in your memory and reliably rattle off the names of neighbors up and down the street where you lived 38 years ago, including people you barely met, or renters who lived there only a short time?

Even those of you who lived in the same neighborhood all those 38 years, could you with unfailing accuracy remember the progression of everyone around you who hadn't stuck around that long?

The reliability of Fred Payne Clatworthy's memory is critical, because in early photographs of downtown Estes Park, there is a building just west of the schoolhouse whose owner and function has never been properly explained, or Although downtown Estes Park brightened up even guessed at, except, perconsiderably after Fred Payne Clatworthy's arrival haps, by Clatworthy. Yet Clatin 1905 (below), it was still a bustling, somewhat worthy's proposed tenant, if confusing place in 1904 (above). this is indeed what he is proposing, makes little sense. If Photograph courtesy Estes Park Archives we accept Clatworthy's every step down memory lane as downtown lots from C.H. Bond and the gospel truth, we are forced to rethink the Estes Park Town Company, looked back living arrangements of the Cleave family, over the years and provided a virtual the original owners of the future downwalking tour of every building and busi- town Estes Park. ness owner operating on both sides of How to approach a forgotten structure, Elkhorn Avenue the day he hit town. No and extract ourselves from a seeming coother summary of this period in Estes nundrum, is the subject of this SaturPark's history is available. In fact, not day's (May 28) Estes Park Archives proeven an assembled Colorado newspaper gram at 840 Moraine Avenue. The free database from 1905 provides Clatworone-hour lecture "Clatworthy and Cleave thy's level of detail. and Say That Again?" begins at 1:00 Because, with painstaking effort, alp.m., with light refreshments to follow. most every fact provided in Clatworthy's Visitors and returning summer residents 1943 account of 1905 Estes Park can be are welcome. independently confirmed, one gets the For more information, call 970-586feeling that, since no Clatworthy diary 6333. has ever been found, he was not only a

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Bears Are Out! Time To Be Bear Aware

By: Kris Hazelton

The bears have now emerged from hibernation and they extremely hungry.

While its early in the season, we want to make sure these opportunistic animals do not turn to some “easy fixes” when searching for food.

By learning all we can about these bruins now, we can help avoid human/bear conflicts that may inevitably lead to a bears untimely death.

Most residents and visitors welcome the chance to glimpse a bear. But bears can be very dangerous animals and we should try to make them unwelcome visitors. Many people do not realize that by simply altering their behavior they can minimize the chance of unwanted property damage, close encounters with bears, and possibly even the death of the bear.

Black bears which we have here in Colorado, are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Bears primarily eat vegetation, supplementing their diet of grass, berries, nuts and seeds with an occasional meal of carrion (dead animals), insects, or any mammal they can catch, or dig up.

Bears are generally shy and usually avoid humans, they are opportunistic and will search for human food supplies when natural foods are not available, or easier to get at.

Is your residence free of food odors that may attract a hungry bear's attention?

Garbage, bird food, pet food, gardens and outdoor grills are the most common bear invitations.

The majority of conflicts can be avoided. Here are some tips on preventing bear problems.

• Keep your bird feeder from becoming a bear feeder. Either put away or hang your bird feeders high off the ground.

Hang bird seed, suet and hummingbird feeders on a wire between trees instead of on your deck or porch. Bring all bird feeders in at night. Clean up spilled seed below feeder stations.

• Keep garbage in airtight containers inside your garage or storage area until day of pickup. Double bagging your trash is also a good idea. Don't let garbage pile up or develop strong odors that can attract bears. If you must leave your trash outdoors, invest in a bear proof trash can or make sure your trash cans have lids that can be secured.

• Feed pets indoors or feed only enough so that no food remains during the night and clean the pet food dishes thoroughly.

If your dog or cat normally lives outside, bring them indoors at night.

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• Clean up and/or store outdoor grills after use and clean up spilled or dripped grease from deck or patio area. Do not leave food cooking outside unattended.

Bears have been known to snatch food right off the grill.

• Never intentionally feed bears to attract them to your yard for viewing. Keep in mind that it is illegal to feed any big game animals in Colorado, including deer, elk, bear, lion, moose and bighorn sheep. It is also illegal to feed or attract coyotes and fox in urban areas.

• If you have a compost pile, do not place meat or sweet food scraps in it.

Please remember the saying, A fed bear is a dead bear!

As cute and cuddly as a bear may appear, bears are wild animals. When bears are fed, they quickly learn “unbearlike” behaviors. Sadly, this often leads to the death of the bear. Once a bear comes into contact with human foods or garbage, they return again and again. Then, Wildlife Managers are called in to deal with this "problem" bear. First, they will try discouraging it by using air horns, pepper spray and/or firing rubber bullets. They want to give the bear a negative human experience. Relocating the bear is no longer an option. Officials have found that soon after a bear is relocated, they return within a matter of days or weeks, exhibiting the same behaviors. If a bear is not deterred by these actions, killing the bear is the next course of action. Bears are only given one chance.

If you do encounter a bear in your yard, encourage it to leave by banging on pots and pans or make other loud noises. (air horns work well.) As a last resort, throw stones or other small objects in the direction of the bear with the intent of driving it away, not hurting it. The more stressful a bear's encounter with you is, the less likely it is to come back.

If you unexpectedly encounter a bear in your yard, walk, don’t run away. Move slowly and don’t make eye contact. If the bear has cubs, don’t get between her and her cubs or threaten the cubs in any way.

Get to a place of safety and call the police at 586-4000 who will dispatch a Colorado Division of Wildlife Manager trained to handle these situations.

Remember, to change the behavior of bears, we must first change our own.

Don't wait until you have a problem to do something about it. It is our responsibility if we choose to live in bear country to learn how to live with bears.

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ESTES PARK NEWS

My days are so happy and full with my new pup, Sunshine. She turned nine months on May 18. Now that is not to say she is not a lot of trouble and bad with a capital B. In fact I just now had to stop and go down to the kitchen to see what she was doing. She had a delicious Coke can and thought she had a jewel.

She is still growing and can stand to reach just about anything she wants.

Cooking with her is an exciting adventure. No matter what I am doing or where I put things, she can find something naughty to get into. I am practically out of pot holders. She seems to love to eat them.

I was baking cookies the other day and reached for a pot holder on the counter; you guessed it, she was sitting there proudly holding it in her mouth. I nearly burned the cookies searching for something to grab the cookie sheet. Oh well, I found a dish towel and all ended happy in spite of my cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helper.

The cookies were oatmeal, raisin and coconut and turned out delicious, especially if you like coconut. The only problem was, they were huge cookies, as big as saucers! The directions called to use a two inch ice cream scoop. (I would not do that again).

Oatmeal cookies with raisins and coconut 325 degree pre-heated oven 2 sticks salted butter at room temperature 1 cup packed light brown butter

Estes Park Board Of Realtors Annual Bowling Tournament The Estes Park Board of Realtors held their Annual Bowling Tournament on Friday, May 13th at Chippers Lanes in Estes Park. The theme this year was Mardi Gras in the Mountains. The great participation and the wonderful sponsors and donations we received enabled us to raise $3,100 for The Down Payment Assistance Program. We would like to thank the following sponsors: Bank of Estes Park, Exodus Moving & Storage, Bank of Colorado, Realtors Scott Thompson, Mike Richardson, Judy Nystrom, Julia Daley, Abbey Pontius, Rocky Mountain Escrow & Title, Colorado Association of Realtors, Coldwell Banker, Envoy Mortgage, Fidelity, Prudential, Caddell Appraisals, Arthur J Gallagher RMS, Inc, Anderson Realty, and Homes & Land of Larimer County.

We had wonderful support from the following businesses that donated prizes to our tournament: Poppies Pizza, Chippers, Big Horn, Estes Park Brewery, Town of Estes Park, Ace Hardware, Colorado Life Magazine, Ramshorn, Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course, Estes Park News, Estes Valley Park & Recreation, Glacier Lilly, Sombrero Ranches, Big O Tires, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Dominos, Donut Haus, Peppers, Reel Mountain Theatre, Rock Inn, Snowy Peaks Winery, The Otherside Restaurant, Rock Cut Brewery, Kind Coffee and the Bank of Estes Park.

Your generosity made this event a very fun and successful one, thank you!

1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder Dash salt 2 cups flour 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal (not minute or instant) 1 cup chopped nuts (I used dry roasted peanuts I had, but walnuts or pecans will do.)

1 cup raisins 1 cup flaked coconut Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla to mixture and beat well.

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in separate bowl then add to butter mixture. Add all other ingredients to the dough. Drop about a tablespoon of batter onto ungreased cookie sheet, placing batter about two inches apart. Bake about 8-10 minutes until cookies are golden brown around the edges. Remove from oven and cool a few minutes before transferring cookies to a cooling rack. Since the original recipe called for a two inch scoop, I am estimating the cooking time as I recommend smaller cookies by using a tablespoon.

Good gosh, I hear Sunshine up to mischief in the kitchen, guess I had better go see what is going on.

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

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Estes Valley Land Trust Announces First Summer Breakfast Photo from the conservation easement. © James Frank.

The health of our forests will be the topic of EVLT’s June 11 breakfast event, to be held on the Eagle Rock School Conservation Easement.

How healthy are our forests after the pine bark beetle epidemic? What other diseases and insects are affecting our forests? Is it true that treatments for pine beetles can make trees susceptible to other problems? How can I help my trees stay healthy?

Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) begins its Educational Summer Breakfast Series on Saturday, June 11th at 8 a.m. This first event is entitled “What’s Happening in Our Forests?” and features two experts who will discuss forest health and factors currently affecting our trees. It will be held outdoors on the grounds of Eagle Rock School. The public is welcome. The deadline for reservations is Monday, June 6th.

Attendees to EVLT’s Breakfast Series enjoy a delicious catered breakfast and socializing in a beautiful outdoor setting, followed by an educational program.

This year’s series, themed “Woods and Water,” explores the changing dynamics of our forests, rivers and streams.

Two speakers will present at this June 11 event. Boyd Lebeda, District Forester for Colorado State Forest Service, will discuss the findings of a 2015 study investigating the current health of Colorado’s forests. He will also address various forestry issues in Colorado.

Brian Verhulst, Forest Ecologist at Rocky Mountain National Park, will discuss undesired impacts from bark beetle treatments, including various diseases and insect infestations, that are being seen in landowners’ trees.

The location of this breakfast event, at the base of Eagle Rock, will lend a dramatic setting for the discussion on forest health. In 1993 the founder of Eagle Rock School, American Honda Education Corporation, forever preserved the

natural beauty of 463 acres of the property’s open space with a conservation easement held by EVLT. The charge for the event is $15 ($5 for K-12 students, $0 for preschoolers), payable by check or cash at the breakfast.

The delicious breakfast is served by Catering for All Occasions and includes an egg entrée, fresh fruit, pastries, juice, and hot coffee.

Reservations for the breakfast event are required no later than Monday, June 6th at 5 p.m. You may call the Land Trust office at 970-577-6837 (you may leave a message) OR send an email to evlt@evlandtrust.org. The first and last name of each attendee should be provided so name tags can be made in advance.

Please provide an email address so you can be notified of an alternate location in case of rain. All reservations will be confirmed.

To reach the Eagle Rock School Conservation Easement from Estes Park, remember that Dry Gulch Road is closed at Highway 34. Instead, leave Estes Park traveling north on MacGregor Avenue until it reaches the entrance to MacGregor Ranch. The road makes a sharp right as it becomes Devils Gulch Road. Continue 3 miles. Veer right on H Bar G Road. Proceed 0.4 mile and turn right on Dry Gulch Road, passing the “road closed” sign. After 0.2 mile, turn left on Notaiah Road. (There is a sign for Eagle Rock School.) Continue on this road, following the “Land Trust” signs to the parking area for the event.

Please remember this event will be held outdoors. Bring your own chair, a jacket, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and drinking water for personal use after breakfast. As always, dress appropriately for unpredictable weather.

Community Yard Sale This Saturday Community Yard Sale this Saturday, May 28th - 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at 1820 S. St. Vrain Avenue.

This sale is sponsored by Estes Park Masonic Lodge.

All profits will be donated to Estes Park Lunch Assist Program. $20.00 per space - for details call 5864093.

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Empowering Entrepreneurs Through A Business Incubator One of this year’s economic development projects is to develop plans for a “business incubator” in Estes Park. ATP Management will be returning to Estes Park on June 7 and 8 to present their recommendations and business plan for creating a sustainable program that provides effective programming and services. There will be a public presentation of the business plan at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 7 at the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library, 335 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO. After meeting with close to one hundred people, ATP Management is well on its way to determining what type of program would best benefit both established and start-up businesses in Estes Park. We’ve learned a number of things this year through the planning process and ATP’s prior visits. First, our tourism-centered economy is adapting.

Consumer tastes and buying behaviors are shifting rapidly and a number of businesses have demonstrated their desire to adapt. The launching of two new craft breweries and (soon) a craft distillery demonstrates that local entrepreneurs are seeking new ways to appeal to consumers.

Second, in addition to our traditional main street businesses, there are a growing group of people engaged in businesses outside of the traditional tourismcentered model. Software development, marketing and design companies, and other creative, craft and fine arts businesses already exist right here in Estes Park. The first Estes Park Startup Meetup at Via Bicycle Café drew 46 people to talk about startups and how we can be of help to each other. Forming relationships with other local entrepreneurs can prove valuable. Attendees included potential mentors or local investors, as well as entrepreneurs.

Third, we have a potential community of angel investors. We have a number of talented business leaders who either maintain second homes or have retired to Estes Park. Forming even a small group of such investors makes us more attractive to entrepreneurs who envision growing a business from Estes Park. Access to capital is a great need and angel investing has been a strong national trend.

Finally, we expect to access greater resources from our region by expanding our services. Boulder, Denver and Fort Collins all have ranked among top cities nationally for entrepreneurs and startups. Becoming a bigger part of Colorado’s regional entrepreneurship culture will be valuable for local entrepreneurs.

The next Estes Park Startup Meetup will be held on Wednesday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at VIA Bicycle Café, 1751 North Lake, Unit 110, Estes Park, CO. To sign up or learn more about the Estes Park Startup Meetup, visit www.meetup.com/Estes-Park-StartupMeetup.

On Wednesday, June 8, Estes Park Angel Investing will host its first deal pitch

and innovation seminar with several regional entrepreneurs who are building new and exciting companies along the Front Range. The meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Marys Lake Lodge, 2625 Marys Lake Road, Estes Park. This will be an opportunity to listen to their deal pitches and network with other Angels focused on developing knowledge, resources, and connections to support entrepreneurs and advance innovation.

The presenting companies are: - 4:30 dBMEDx - Breakthrough, realtime clinical decision and patient monitoring.

- 5:00 Yonomi - Internet of Things device control for your smart phone.

- 5:30 MyChoiceMD - "Uber for Healthcare" where doctors bid for your appointment.

The 3 presenting companies are clients of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere in Ft. Collins, the leading business incubator in Colorado. If you are interested in being an Angel Investor or would like to learn more, please visit www.meetup.com/Estes-Park-Angel-Investing-Meetup.

The Incubator project is being funded with the third and final portion of a financial award to the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park EDC from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Memorial Memorial Day Day Observance Observance In In Estes Estes Park Park EPNEWS.com

Estes Valley Memorial Gardens’ Board of Directors invites the community, area residents and visitors to the annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 30, 2016 at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens at 11:00 a.m.

The first Memorial Day was in 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War, 146 years ago. This year’s observance will acknowledge the 31st anniversary of Estes Valley Memorial Gardens. It is with reverence and honor we take th is opportunity to pay homage to causalities and veterans of all wars our country has been involved in since the Civil War. On Monday, May 27, 1985 the first Memorial Day Observance was held at the newly established Estes Valley Memorial Gardens.

The only attendees were an older gentleman and his young grand-daughter weathering the springtime snow…which seems to be a typical weather report for this weekend each year.

Through the years the observances of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens have become well known and attendance increases each year.

It has become a place of reverence for many to share with family, friends and loved ones.

It serves the community well - a place we can come to honor those who are laid to rest here. We come, personally and as a community, to hold our memories in perpetuity.

The program for this year’s Memorial Day includes: The Prelude played by Estes Park’s bagpiper Patience Gribble; the Presentation of the Colors by the Color Guard of the Joseph J. Duncan Post 119 of the Estes Park American Legion assisted by the Legion sponsored Boy Scout Troop 8; vocalist Mark Hewitt singing The Star Spangled Banner.

This will be followed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in unison. Father Seth Richman, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church will offer the Invocation and Benediction; the Rifle Salute and Finale of the bagpipes.

Skip Hyde, USAF Capt. (Ret.) will share thoughts and reflections. Skip is an active member of the Colorado Civil Air Patrol and currently holds the rank of Major.

Others participating will be Pat Newsom, representing the EVMG Board of Directors; Richard Oversteg, Retiring Commander of the American Legion Post 119; Terry Rizzuti, incoming Commander. and Loren Johnson, USAF (Ret.) on the trumpet.

Estes Valley Memorial Gardens is located on Fish Hatchery Road, 1½ miles west of the Fish Hatchery-Hwy 34 intersection, just past the Harmony Foundation campus. In case of inclement weather the program will be held at the Estes Park United Methodist Church located just after turning onto Fish Hatchery Road.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Estes Park Veterans Travel To Washington DC On Honor Flight Trip

Since 2008, Honor Flight Northern Colorado has hosted 2,043 veterans to Washington DC visiting the city’s war memorials. May 1 & 2, 2016, was the 16th Northern Colorado flight carrying 123 veterans.

These veterans were from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, plus one Iraq Purple Heart.

On this flight we had two women veterans, one from WWII that was turning 91 during the trip! The 63 support staff that accompany these veterans are called “Guardians” of which 14 are from the medical field. On this flight we had one veteran, Elvin Spreng, and four guardians, Michael Moon, Catherine Moon, Dan Scace and Tami Scace from Estes Park. The guardians met their assigned veterans prior to the trip to get to know each other, understand any physical, medical or specific needs and be able to recognize each other in the chaos of the initial gathering and departure area. Each veteran received a tote bag with an Honor Flight T-shirt & jacket, and a service cap. Listening to the veterans, their stories both past and present, watching the tears in their eyes approaching the different war memorials is very fulfilling and at the same time, emotional.

The “send off ” and “welcome back” was most impressive with Patriot

Guard motorcycles, Colorado State Patrol, Larimer and Weld County Sheriff units, and many police officers from northern Colorado jurisdictions providing a rolling escort from the Embassy Suites in Loveland to DIA. All along that route, fire fighters and their trucks, ambulances, family and friends were covering the

sides of the roadways, overpasses and highway ramps saluting as the busses carrying the veterans passed. On arrival at BWI, our chartered jet was met with a water cannon salute to the veterans. In Washington DC, it was refreshing to see people of all generations, races, and nationalities showing respect to the veterans forming lines to shake their hands and thanking them for their service!

There were other times when people formed lines on both sides of the sidewalks clapping as the veterans passed. It is times like this where you are very proud to be an American and understand only because of these men and women who have given of themselves that we have our freedom!

To make a donation, make out your check to “Community Foundation” for Honor Flight on memo line of check and mail to Honor Flight, c/o Gary Brown, P.O. Box 778, Estes Park, CO 80517. Thank you!

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“Heal But By Degrees” Thirty of us lay in a circle on the carpet in the big room at Dao House, heads toward the center of the room, eyes closed, bodies like spokes on a wheel, listening to soothing sounds of Tibetan “singing bowls.” A low vibrating hum deepened as first one, then another, and finally seven bowls of different sizes produced thrumming tones whose pitch and timbre seeped into our senses. My

body relaxed, my breathing slowed and I fell deeply asleep. Half an hour later I awoke, refreshed.

Tibetan singing bowls, classified as standing bells, “sit with the bottom surface resting, and the rim vibrates to produce sound characterized by a fundamental frequency (first harmonic) and usually two audible harmonic overtones (second and third harmonic). Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation and personal well-being.” (Wikipedia) “Are you really sure you are doing what you want to be doing?” asks Jeffrey Grissom, the Tibetan Reiki Master responsi-

ble for my profound relaxation at Dao House. He describes singing bowls: “They’re made of earth metals: brass, bronze, tin. Each bowl is made to create different notes and tones that associate with different chakras in the human body. On a physical level high and low tones are simultaneously emitted. The brain can’t process this, so it goes into a trance that engenders a state of peaceful healing. I find it’s effective for people coming off chemo. There are no side effects and it diminishes bad energy. It’s hard to explain; you have to go through the experience. Women are more receptive to singing bowls—perhaps it’s the nature of femininity.”

Life has been peripatetic for Jeffrey. He and his younger brother grew up on Air Force bases around the USA. Jeff learned carpentry but disliked mass-producing modular homes, which required little skill and no creativity. A challenge: he was clinically blind for several years with a degenerating cornea. He was told not to lift over five pounds and to exercise extreme care when sneezing or bending over to tie his shoe. At nineteen he was a year in recovery.

While awaiting a new cornea he read Chinese teachings.

His other cornea started to degenerate. Years later Jeffrey initiated the Grissom Foundation, which partners with Kid Sight Colorado, a project of the Lions Club of Colorado.

The Foundation works with those in need of eye services in underserved communities.

At twenty-three he reveled in the spiritual experience of a small Baptist church.

He contemplated becoming a preacher, but religious politics dissuaded him. By 1982 work in and aptitude for telecommunications led him to think “I can make this my career.” He started a small business, again thinking he had a life mission, but couldn’t see the unfolding path. He sold his company and entered corporate America, where he learned new skills in acquisitions and how to lay off people. Jeff soon realized he didn’t like firing individuals.

By 2000 he realized he needed to commit to change and open himself to spiritual practice. “I was in a major sales slump and couldn’t get buyers for products. I went to a psychic to think outside the box. ‘What should I consider?’ She said, ‘You’re a natural healer. You are a Reiki.’ I didn’t know what Reiki was, although I recognized it as spiritual healing.” He slowed the pace of his life, immersed himself in Buddhist readings, and realized that pain and suffering were everywhere. As he grew in awareness he realized he was living more from his head than his heart. He began to mediate and pray, and one day a friend observed, “You’re a natural healer.”

He began to consider compassion, which didn’t play well in corporate America. His readings taught him four

aspects of love: compassion, kindness, patience, tolerance. Focus on these four helped open new doors, and he found his calling as a healer. Jeff says that Reiki selected him. He was meditating, thinking about vibrations, and realized he knew what singing bowls were. He visited a Tibetan bowl shop, collected seven bowls matching his own vibrations. He learned to think with his heart, he embraced the changes in his life, and he adopted the three treasures of Taoism: conscience, mercy and forgiveness.

Jeffrey met his partner Elaine at a workshop in Boulder after a dream in

which she said to him, “You’d better be there Saturday.” He was, and watched her across the room for two days before summoning courage to tell her of his dream. They moved to Estes Park a year ago, where he has begun Rigpa Healing (www.rigpahealing.com), which offers Usui Tibetan Reiki, singing bowls and self healing classes.

Reiki is Japanese for “universal spirit.”

“You pull chi from the universe and transmit it to another through you,” says Jeffrey. “Energy flows into the client—it has its own intelligence. The person’s soul communicates with the Reiki and addresses physical, spiritual and mental/emotional issues. Reiki balances your energy the same way tai chi does, releasing blockages and bringing a deep sense of peace.”

Is Jeffrey Grissom happy? “I live in Estes Park. I’m living my true nature. I’ve taken off my masks and suits. I I live from my heart and my happiness never really goes away. The way that I truly am happiest is teaching others how to self heal, because they are not dependent on me or others for healing.

“Are you really sure you are doing what you want to be doing?” Jeffrey Grissom is, and the Estes Valley is better for his presence.

Next column: Fathers and Sons Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Hydroplant Opens May 31 Meet Me @ The Museum June 6Searching The Museum Collection Online

The Historic Fall River Hydroplant opens for the season on May 26.

Enrich your knowlshare the details of the edge of local history Hydroplant’s fascinatthis summer and visit ing story; don’t miss the Historic Fall River your chance to experiHydroplant. Listed on ence this local treasure! the National Register General admission is of Historic Places, the free. Private tours for Hydroplant was comgroups are available for pleted in 1909 by F. O. a small fee by calling Stanley to provide elec970-577-3762. For tric power to the Stanmore information, visit ley Hotel. It not only www.estes.org/muprovided electric seum. On opening day power to the hotel, but at the Historic Fall was the exclusive River Hydroplant, May source of electricity for 31 at 10:30 a.m., thanks the Town of Estes Park to generous funds from until the 1940s. An enThe Rotary Club of tertaining film of CoEstes Park, there will be median Jay Leno shows “F. O. Stanley: A Life Well Lived” a free historical porhow to start a Stanley reenactment by Kurtis Kelly. trayal of Mr. Stanley by Steamer automobile actor Kurtis Kelly. and historical photographs illustrate Mr. These performances will be repeated Stanley’s time and legacy in Estes Park. on June 11, July 6, and August 10 from At the Hydroplant, visitors can also learn 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and tours of the Hyabout the 1982 Lawn Lake Flood disaster droplant will be offered afterwards. Laywhich permanently ceased operations at ers of clothing and hat are recomthe site. Paint on the walls delineate mended as these reenactments take where mud and debris wrecked the facil- place outdoors. Seats are provided but if ity and a clock is preserved to the exact you have a folding chair you prefer, time the flood crashed into the building. please bring it. The admission fee for the Located at 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, June, July and August presentations is $5 hours are 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily, if you are a Museum Member and $7 for except Mondays. Knowledgeable docents non-members in cash or check only.

Have you ever wondered what artifacts, artwork, and archives are in the Estes Park Museum collection? If the answer is yes, then great news! The Estes Park Museum recently received a grant from the Statewide Internet Portal Authority to purchase software and online web hosting to place its catalog of nearly 30,000 records online. Join Curator of Collections Naomi Gerakios Mucci at the museum Monday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. as she unveils the new website and navigates participants through the new site. Guests are invited to bring their own laptop or tablet so they can also search alongside the presentation.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park. Museum staff will aim to include the community in their

local history findings and current projects once a month. Discussions will be on-site at the Museum or participants may assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or caravan to other location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday of every month.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

Look who's retiring, Roger Schuett!!!

Thanks for 22 great years!

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Rotary Sponsors Immunization Month

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Dr. Mark MacElwee with Mariajose Castillo Marquez and her mother Maria.

Each April, Rotary Club of Estes Park sponsors Infant Immunization Month to raise awareness of the importance of immunization for infants and children.

As part of the immunization program, children who are immunized during April are able to register for a chance of winning one of two- $100 Safeway gift certificates. Children must be registered with their local medical provider (Estes Park Medical Group, Salud Family Health, Timberline Medical, or Larimer County Health Department. Two winning names are drawn at the end of April.

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Rotary Club of Estes Park and Estes Park Medical Center are pleased to be sponsors of this important yearly event.

Parents are reminded to make sure their infants get the five sets of shots before they are two years of age. Immunizations, however, are not a one shot deal.

Children need shots prior to kindergarten and seventh grade. Everyone needs a tetanus booster every 10 years.

Vaccination is one of the best things you can do to protect your children.

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nizations. Immunize â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for life! Immunizations are safe and effective in preventing serious diseases. Many side effects are minor and temporary, such as a sore arm or mild fever. Children are more likely to be harmed by serious infectious diseases than by immunizations.

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No one outgrows the need for immunizations. Regularly scheduled immunizations prevent such diseases as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Pneumococcus, Hepatitis B, Polio, Meningitis, Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

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Thank you to the Rotary Club of Estes Park for sponsoring this community service event.

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Fishing Derby Next Saturday, June 4 The Estes Park Fishing Derby takes place next Saturday, June 4 from 8 a.m.12 noon.

All participants must register, or sign in if pre-registered, at the Lake Estes Marina Store. Registration and sign-in begins at 6:30 a.m. on Derby Day. June 4 & 5, 2016 are free fishing days.

In the state of Colorado, no Colorado State fishing license is required on these two days.

A siren will sound at 8:00 am to start the derby. A siren will sound at 12:00 noon to end the derby.

Prizes will be awarded for the “Largest Fish” in four age groups: 9 & under, 10-15, 16-59, 60 & over male and female in each group. Prizes are donated by local merchants.

• Participants cannot fish prior to start-time on Derby Day. • Fish must not be cleaned before final judging.

• One pole per fisherman.

• Fishermen may fish from shore or boat.

• All Colorado fishing regulations apply.

• No EVRPD parking permit is required on Derby Day. • All EVRPD park rules apply.

For more information contact: Lake Estes Marina at (970) 586-2011.

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Memorial Day Special Evening Programs In RMNP

Rocky Mountain National Park staff invite you to two special programs this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

Commemorate one hundred years of the National Park Service and honor those who serve.

Trail Quest on Saturday May 28, at 7 p.m. celebrates one of the most popular activities in the park: hiking. Have you ever dreamed about hiking all of Rocky’s 350 plus miles of trails? Dreams can come true. Follow park ranger Don Stewart’s stories and adventures exploring the park’s backcountry wilderness areas and vast trail system.

Navy Band Northwest on Sunday May 29, at 7 p.m. Rocky Mountain National Park is honored to showcase the Navy Band Northwest Brass Quartet and Low

Brass Quartet performing a joint concert in the auditorium at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Navy Band Northwest is under the leadership of its Director, Lieutenant Bruce Mansfield.

This long standing group traces its history back to 1925 and since then provides musical support for official Navy functions and Navy Recruiting efforts, as well as community outreach performances for the communities of the Pacific Northwest in Alaska, Northern California, Colorado, Idaho, Western Kansas, Montana, Western Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Both evening programs are held at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park at 7 p.m. Programs are free and open to the public.

Happy 2 nd Birthday Heidi Rae!

We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Theodore, Marilla, Mimi, Pop Pop and the rest of your family!

Estes Valley Model Railroaders Meeting June 1

Estes Valley Model Railroaders will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 in the Hondius room at the Estes Valley Library. All meetings are open to community members who have an interest in railroading, trains, modeling, traveling and history.

Please join us for a humorous and entertaining hour of stories about traveling with big bands, which were popular during the 40s, 50s and 60s, while finding creative ways to keep up with the pas-

sion for model railroading. Jack Rice and John Bennett both played in numerous bands and worked with many famous entertainers.

The Estes Valley Model Railroaders Club is open to all who love trains, the history of trains, modeling trains, playing with trains, riding on trains, talking about trains and other related hobbies. If you or someone you know is looking for help to build a layout, construct a model, discover new train technology, work on scenery, paint details, or operate trains, please join us at one of our meetings.

Anyone interested may join us for a social evening of fun, entertainment and interesting information.

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Taggart & Silas Returning To The Windows To The West Gala On Friday evening (7:00), June 3rd, the Gala Opening for the 2nd annual Windows to the West Art Show and Sale will happen at the Estes Park Events Center.

Last year this was a really great party and this year plans are set to make this the party to start the Estes Park summer season. This event highlights 51 Western Artist who will be displaying approximately 250 pieces of flat art and sculptures including Western landscapes, ani-

mals, and historic and modern representations of Native American and Cowboy cultures.

Great food, an open bar, and music will also be highlights of the evening. For the music portion of the evening you will have the pleasure of listening to Taggart & Silas. This duo performed last year and after show comments pretty much demanded that they return in 2016.

These gentlemen are extremely versatile musicians and during the course of the evening will move through a wide range of musical styles. Taggart says “We want to play to everyone in the room.”

You can bet that if you have a favorite they can and will play it for you. Mike

Joyce of the Washing Post, commenting on Franklin Taggart, said: As for Taggart, his release, “Falling All the Way,” has a more rootsy and jaunty sound, flavored by guitars, mandolin, banjo and dobro...Taggart is a smart, economical songwriter. He also has a knack for getting right to the troubled heart of a matter, as the CD's title track and "What Tomorrow Will Be Missing" reveal. All is not sorrow and anguish, though. In a calm, somewhat husky voice that occasionally brings John Hartford to mind, Taggart conjures other moods as well, with a thoroughly smitten love song ("County Fair/Apple Blossom") and a vivid portrait of a first and lasting impression ("Missing You All My Life”).

Taggart has done a lot for charity as exemplified by the benefit recording he made to support the scholarship program for his favorite therapeutic riding center titled Songs for Hearts and Horses. For those who lean toward Western or Cowboy music, you just have to hear his song Hard to Be a Cowboy which is featured on that album.

Plan to attend the second annual Windows to the West Art Show and Sale at the Estes Park Events Complex, June 3-5, 2016.

For information about Windows to the West -- and to purchase tickets for the Gala, the Art & Whiskey Gathering, and daily art tours -- visit the website at WindowsWestArt.com.

Fundraising Variety Show At The American Legion

The first “Raise The Roof ” Variety Show performance, starring the American Legion Players, took place on Friday, May 20th and entertained a nearly full house at the American Legion Hall. The show was a huge success and an uproarious time was had by all. Comedy skits included take-offs on “old-timey” television shows Hee Haw and The Family Feud. Other entertainment included

singing and dancing. More than $1,400 was raised for replacing the ancient roof at the Post Home. Don’t miss the second performance this Saturday night, May 28th. The show starts at 7 and there will be free snacks before. Tickets are $10 each, in advance, and $15 at the door.

The American Legion opens at 2 p.m. daily if you want to get your ticket in advance. Don’t miss this great show!

Spencer Woodard 12th Grade Congratulations to Spencer Woodard, the Student of the Week for May 27, 2016.

In addition to his classroom studies, Spencer enjoys basketball, football and track and being a member of Student Council, Interact Club, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America.

Outside of school, Spencer loves to go skiing, fishing and hiking.

Spencer earned a 29 on his ACT, as well as three years of varsity letters for track, basketball, and football (which he has played on all four years of high school). He qualified for State in high jump and is a state qualifier in FBLA. He has earned All Conference in bas-

ketball and football and an Academic state title. He has a GPA of 3.88.

His favorite quote is, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it” from the movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. This quote appeals to him because it reminds you to stop and enjoy life.

After high school, Spencer plans to attend CU, majoring in Business and doing premed requirements and then he is planning to attend medical school.

Reel Mountain Theater has also graciously donated two movie passes to our Student of the Week!

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EstesPark.Com Goes Live After 21 Years

EstesPark.com principals Tony Bielat (left) and Bruce Grant. Grant secured the EstesPark.com domain in 1995.

In 1995, Google hadn’t been invented yet and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook fame was in sixth grade. While watching the Internet revolution explode onto the scene in the mid-90s, a few tech-savvy entrepreneurs began thinking ahead, way ahead. Estes Park resident Bruce Grant was one of them.

“I wasn’t sure where this Internet thing was going, but I thought it might be a good idea to buy some domains,” Grant said. A 14-year Estes Park resident and owner of the EstesGroup, Grant purchased a handful of domains in 1995 including EstesPark.com. “I was busy developing a technology business back then and wasn’t available to do much with EstesPark.com.”

Fast forward to 2010. MarketingCommunications consultant Tony Bielat moved to Estes Park and joined the Sunrise Rotary Club where Grant is a member. “We were working on a project together and I needed Bruce’s email address,” says Bielat. “When I saw it was bgrant@estespark.com, I said ‘oh my gosh, you have the EstesPark.com domain.’”

“I told Tony I was going to do something with the domain one day,” said Grant. The two talked about ideas over the years and started considering a business model.

In the fall of 2015, Grant was ready to move forward with EstesPark.com. He realized 20 years had passed since he started using the email address but had never developed a website. “I had gotten to know Tony well and I knew that he had a digital marketing background and was working regularly with local Estes Park businesses. I thought Tony would be a good choice for partner and I said to Tony, ‘let’s do this.’”

The two developed a business agreement, put together a business plan, and then launched the company EstesPark.com, LLC. Last month, they

hired a Fort Collins web development firm to build the first iteration of EstesPark.com, which will “soft launch” on July 1. Initially, the website will be a lodging referral site. Guests coming to Estes Park can visit EstesPark.com to help them find a quality lodging property. Later, the two intend to add more content and market segments.

Bielat said that EstesPark.com is a value-based, reliable advertising source for local lodges. He added that small business owners are besieged by telemarketers selling digital marketing packages, many of which are of little or no value. “Our advertising will be sold on a low cost-per-click basis which is a different approach than the package model most Internet marketers use,” said Bielat. “Lodge owners will only pay for the clicks we send them. The risk is on us, not the small business owner.”

Grant said that one of the things he and Bielat are excited about is that local writers and creative professionals will be involved, including James Frank, who will be the featured photographer for EstesPark.com. “Tony and I share a passion for creativity and design and we know that James’ images will provide a compelling depiction of our beautiful area.”

Steve Mitchell, who just published the book, “Legendary Locals of Estes Park,” will be a written content contributor for EstesPark.com. Mitchell has written extensively about Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

After 21 years, EstesPark.com goes live July 1 to serve the Estes Park hospitality industry and guests seeking to find a quality lodging property for their Estes Park vacation.

You can reach Bruce Grant and Tony Bielat at their EstesPark.com emails: bgrant@estespark.com; tbielat@estespark.com.

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Observatory Open House Night

This month’s observatory open house and Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting will feature three local Estes Park High school students in Todd Burke’s scientific engineering and research class. EVAS in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night on Saturday, May 28th, 7 p.m. at the observatory. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Todd will introduce our three guests: Sophomore Levi Carpman and Juniors Ben Switzer and Colin Soguero. They will tell us about their experiment to measure radiation using a Geiger counter that they made attached to a high altitude balloon provided by the Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) organization. EOSS is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that promotes science and education to enhance students' studies of science, mathematics and technology through real, hands-on experience. The

students will show us a short video of their ride taken from the high altitude balloon and share data with us gathered from their experiment.

Prior to the student’s presentation, we will have our regular star of the month presentation by Scott Wilseck and a short club meeting. Also, if weather permits we plan to use our new 16 inch dome telescope to show us the planets Mars and Saturn live over the projector in our lecture room.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation with a question and answer period lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through the new dome telescope at various celestial objects.

Map and directions to the observatory can be found on the website at the website at www.AngelsAbove.Org.

United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd. (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM Sunday Morning Schedule 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship Time in Anderson Hall 11am Adult Sunday School

Village Thrift Shop Needs More Volunteers!

The Village Thrift shop would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support and generous donations of clothing, furniture and household items.

We had a full shop on opening day!

We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and maximize our community donations by staffing our store with volunteers, who help sort, price, display and sell merchandise. At this point, we have a particular need for people to fill afternoon and Saturday shifts; our volunteer coordinator Olga, can be reached at 586-3360 and will help fit you in at your convenience.

Even a few hours a week is very helpful to us! We also have a need for volunteers with large vehicles to make pick-ups of donations (which could be scheduled to match your availability).

The Village Thrift Shop wants all its volunteers to enjoy the experience; the atmosphere is relaxed and many times couples or friends want to come in and work together. Regular volunteers receive a generous discount on their purchases and become a part of an effort to help our local charities.

We are located at 1138 Manford Avenue, across from the fairgrounds, and are open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our phone number is 970-586-1610.

Come give volunteering a try!

June 2016

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

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PULMONOLOGY

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

UROLOGY

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OPHTHALMOLOGY

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Matt Pouliot, DO PAIN MANAGEMENT

Joe Lutt, MD

Gerald McIntosh, MD

Lawrence Meredith, MD

Krishna Murthy, MD

Matt Sorensen, MD

Chad Stoltz, MD

Lewis Strong, MD

Scott Taylor, DPM

Michael Eddy, MD UROLOGY

Brad Runyan, MD

RHEUMATOLOGY

EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Dermatology

ONCOLOGY

Neurology

NEUROLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Oncology

Sarah Bair, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD 970-667-3116 June 9, 30 221-2100

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

June 13

June 28

Cardiology

Pacemaker Clinic

Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

970-221-1000

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

Pain Management

June 14, 28

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

Neurospine

June 17

Lee Nelson, MD 303-938-5700

Podiatry

June 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 28, 29 Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

June 20 Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

June 24, 27

June 20

Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic 970-586-2317, ext.

4176 Call for appointment

Dermatology Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

June 7, 21, 28

Ear, Nose, Throat Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

June 16

June 23

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmology

ALLERGY / ASTHMA

PODIATRY

Rheumatology Joe Lutt, MD 720-494-470

June 16

Sleep Disorders Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

June 8, 22 Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

Scott Taylor, DPM June 8, 22 EPMG (970) 577-4408 Urology June 1, 2, 6, 9, 15, 16, Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100 20, 22, 23, 29, 30

Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

June 2, 9, 16, 23

June 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, Pulmonology 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 Diana Breyer, MD 970-224-9102 June 1

June 20 George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

June 7

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Art Market In Bond Park This Memorial Day Weekend

A WEEKEND COMMEMORATING EXCELLENCE IN HEROISM I love Memorial Day holiday celebrations. Many of my Memorial Days during the twenty-plus years I have lived in Colorado have been spent in Boulder watching and participating in the festivities of the Bolder Boulder. I’m one of the ‘old codgers’ that’s entering the stadium just under the deadline. I’m not there for ‘speed’ just to enjoy the spirit of the race and day You know the feeling! My daughter took many my ‘race’ t-shirts and made me a quilt to commemorate my ‘exploits’. Even one from the ‘Iron-Man’ championships on the Big Island of Hawaii. Can you believe it? You’ve already guessed my role…we handed out energy drinks to the bicyclists in that race. But I say all that to remind us that this weekend is special. Not because of runners and joggers and walkers, but because of what the weekend stands for…remembering those who have sacrificed much for us. As the racers line up by the thousands, you read those messages on their backs, paying tribute to some military ‘hero’ they want to honor. And then, one of the highlights of the day, the moment the jets from Buckley do their fly-by, reminding us of sacrifices that many made for us. Even the speeches from veterans are easy to listen to as they give us a glimpse into their experiences.

Consider one such ‘great one’. The book entitled Reach for the Sky tells the story of Doug Bader, a legless fighter pilot of the World War II era. Bader was a hotshot young pilot in the British Royal Air Force as war threatened. Just before the war began his plane crashed, costing him both of his legs, and his discharge as ‘totally disabled’. As Hitler hammered Great Britain, England needed every trained pilot they could find. By that time Bader could use his artificial limbs well. He clamored to return to active duty. Incredibly, he came back to the RAF and was given flight status, despite his leg injuries. He put together a marvelous war record, shooting down twenty-six aircraft and rising to rank of wing commander.

When his plane went down in flames, he managed to leap from the plane but left one of artificial limbs behind. Once on the ground he was easily captured. His captors, however, were so astonished and impressed with his courage, that they allowed the R.A.F. to drop an artificial limb for their prisoner to use. As he strapped on the limb, the German officers raised their glasses in a toast of respect.

At the war’s end, Britain celebrated the fifth anniversary of what Churchill called the ‘Battle of Britain. On September 15, 1945 Wing Commander Doug Bader was chosen to lead the ‘fly-by’ over London in honor of the occasion. For his incredible courage and war record, Bader received the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest military decoration. His artificial limbs are on display in the training facility where he sweated for months to become the man he wanted to be. Doug Bader ‘reached for the sky’ and epitomized the R.A.F. motto: “Per Ardua Ad Astra” …”Through Adversity to the Stars”.

On this Memorial Day weekend let’s each think of one such ‘hero’ who risked… sometimes gave…his / her life for us and the liberties we enjoy.

(Bob)

Oil painting by Greg Miles 2016 Poster Artist The Art Center of Estes Park proudly Back for another year is Bloomberries presents its’ 17th Annual Art Market this Box Cart where you can sip on a cool weekend, May 28-30, 2016. As in the hand squeezed fresh lemonade, enjoy a past, this year’s show will bring to beau- Philly Cheesesteak, or Boulder sausage tiful downtown Estes Park, over 90 juplus a yummy funnel cake. TNT Corn is ried artists representing Colorado and again serving up roasted corn!! And as surrounding states and showcasing a always there will be the wonderful wide variety of fine arts and fine crafts. aroma of seasoned toasted almonds at You may find that special treasure, or Nutz For Life! gift item, amongst the rows of functional Join us on Kid Row, an interactive art pottery, photography, jewelry, art glass, experience for the young artists among woodcrafts, fiber art, metal crafts, oil, us. This year kids will learn about pastel and watercolor paintings, and wildlife through art. much more!

And to celebrate this The Art Market is easy Memorial Day weekto find in the center end, we do hope of town, in lovely you’ll help us make a Bond Park, at the Quilt of Rememcorner of Macgrebrance; draw,color gor and Elkhorn, or paint a “quilt on Saturday, May square.” We’ll tie them 28, 9-5, Sunday, May all together and add them 29, 9-5, and Memorial to our quilt and present it to our own Day Monday, May 30, 9-4. The Art Mar- heroes—the veterans of Estes Park. ket is completely wheelchair accessible.

Kid Row is open from 10-3 every day Once again this year, the Art Market and will be located under the awnings will be hosting a Silent Auction to bene- on the south side of Town Hall. Follow fit The Art Center of Estes Park. On dis- the signs and look for the banner! It’s play and available for your bid will be a free and fun! wide variety of artwork donated by our After you have enjoyed your tour of the attending artist vendors. The Silent Auc- Art Market, make your way to our show tion will be held in intervals throughout sponsor, the Art Center of Estes Park lothe weekend offering several opportuni- cated in Middle Stanley Village between ties to bid on new works. So stop by, the Safeway parking lot and above the place a bid, join in the friendly competi- Subway shop. There you will find even tion and see if that special piece of art more fine art from a selection of Front might belong to you!

Range artist members. The Art Center is Our Poster Artist this year is Greg a non-profit organization serving the Miles who painted Brownie a la mode Estes Park community in its promotion last year while exhibiting last year at the of the arts, now celebrating 29 years! The Art Market. You may spot Greg and Art Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 other artists again this year painting p.m. daily. plein air throughout the park.

day Satur y & a d n u S ay Mond

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 those wanting to participate. We would love to see you out on the courts. For more information, call Anne at 577-7377.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 2 -577-

May 27 – June 10, 2016 EVENTS May 28-30: Art Market. Over 90 artists in a juried show & sale. Bond Park. Sat. & Sun. 9am-6pm, Mon. 9am-3pm May 28: Customer Appreciation Festival. Food, music, local beer, family fun & more! E.P. Mountain Shop. 12pm May 30: Memorial Day Observance.

Estes Park Memorial Gardens. 11am June 3: First Friday Art Groove. Art walk through the Estes village. 5-8pm June 3-5: Windows to the West Art Show & Sale. Western art & events.

E.P. Events Complex. Times vary. th

June 4: 30 Annual Fishing Derby. A fun, competitive event for all ages. Lake Estes. 8am-12pm June 4 & 5: Jazz Fest. A variety of jazz styles and musicians. Performance Park Amphitheater. 10am-5pm June 6: Monday Artisan Market. All handmade goods from local artisans.

George Hix Riverside Plaza. 10am-4pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Weekly Events Tues.: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Tues. & Wed.: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Wed.: Open Stage. Lonigans. 9pm Thurs.: Folk Bluegrass Pick. The Barrel. 6-9pm Thurs.: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm Fri.: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Monday – May 30 Closed – Memorial Day Tuesday – May 31 Swiss steak, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Roll, Cookie Wednesday – June 1 Chicken Caesar salad, Fruit salad, Croissant, Brownie Thursday – June 2 Cheeseburger, Baked beans, Coleslaw, Cake Friday – June 3 Hot hero sandwich, Two fresh salads, Chips, Cookie

Sun.: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 11am-2pm

Tues., Wed. & Thurs.: Spring Bird Walk. Cub Lake Trailhead. 9-10:30am

Sun.: Open Mic. The Barrel. 3-6pm

Sat., Sun. Tues. & Thurs.: Bear Necessities. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 10:30-11am

*** May 27 & 28: Chain Station. Mountain Music. The Rock Inn. 10pm-1:00am May 28: Angus Mohr. Celtic Rock.

Lonigans.8pm-12am May 31: Open Mic Night. Ed’s Cantina.

6-9pm

Sat.: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6-9pm Sat.: Raise the Roof USO Show.

American Legion Post 119. 7-8:30pm

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

June 1: Matthew Gurnsey. Celtic Music. Mary’s Lake Lodge. 6pm

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

June 2: Just Jill. Acoustic The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

June 4: Falcons. 8:30am-4:30pm

June 3: Max Wagner Trio. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm June 3: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Inkwell & Brew. 7-9pm June 3: Ponder the Albatross.

Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 10pm-1am

June 8: Plant & Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist. 8am-12pm Wed. & Thurs.: Trail Ridge Rd. Bus Adventure. 9am-3:30pm June 9: Summer Birding with a Naturalist. 7am-11:30pm June: 10: The Orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park. 8:30am-4:30pm

June 5: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5pm-8pm

Fri.: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus.6-10pm

June 8: Alex Thoele. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

EXHIBITS

June 10: Great Blue. Performance Park. 7-9pm

May 27-31: Art Upstairs: John W. Wolf. Estes Valley Library.

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

Sat., Sun. & Wed.: Weaving Demonstrations. Weaver’s Attic, Old Church Shops. 1-3pm June 1: Adventures in Textures. The Stitchin’ Den. 4-6pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Fri. & Sat.: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm Fri. & Sat.: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Daily through June 18: Bighorn Basics.

Sheep Lakes. 10:30-11am

Visit the RMNP Visitor Centers to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational activities & more!

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206. Reservations: 970-586-1223

May 27-Oct. 31: The History & Beauty of MacGregor Ranch. E.P. Museum.

Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm.

May 27- 29: Capturing the Light 2016.

CAC Fine Art Gallery. 12-5pm May 27-June 19: Oil Paintings by Jenifer Cline. Art Center of Estes Park.

10am-5pm.

June 3-30: Rocky Mountain Treasures.

Earthwood Collections. 10am-5pm.

Show Opening on June 3. 5-8pm.

June 3- 26: A Fiber Show: CAC Fine Art Gallery. 12-5pm June 10-12: FACE of Fiber in the Rockies. Park Village Playhouse. Fri. 16pm. Sat. 10am-5pm. Sun. 10am-3pm.

Submit your upcoming events for Happenings and our website at VisitEstesPark.com/Submit

Wildlife Responder Available To Help May 18-24, 2016

Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970-685-8756.

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Last Quarter May 29th

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Last Chance To See Capturing The Light Photography Show Which Ends Sunday The CAC fine art gallery is hosting the fourth annual juried photography show, "Capturing the Light," through Sunday at 5 p.m. Featured are works by 13 Colorado photographers and the two jurors, Estes Park's own James Frank (www.jamesfrank.com) and Erik Stensland (www.imagesofrmnp.com).

Large-format display photographs, photo books, notecards, and prints are available for sale through this show. The public is encouraged to view all of the available work from noon to 5 p.m. through the weekend at the gallery located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Showcased in this year's "Capturing the Light," are Keith Kratz, Mark Hackmeier, Ronda Kimbrow, Kenneth Henke, Ross Hoekman, Lisa Kurth, Ricardo Martinez, Laura Davis, Bob Younger, Diane Visintainer, Mike Bucher, Turner Smith, and Amanda Constant.

Take the CAC survey regarding kid's workshops at the CAC by midnight tonight Surveys are being collected online through May 27 to help develop the CAC's new kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art workshop, funded

Ricardo Martinez "Garden of the Gods."

by a grant from Families for Estes. The survey can be accessed at www.estesarts.com The workshops will be developed and taught by local arts and crafts educator Beth Engel. Engel is qualified to teach children 4-18, and will structure the classes in a series of at least four sessions, held weekly.

"My goal is to teach children to express themselves through arts and crafts," said Engel, "to learn skills with tools and techniques and by working with many different art materials such as paint, fabric, pencil, basket reed, wood, jewelry and more."

Engel bases her classes on the Waldorf philosophy of "Head, Heart, and Hands."

Children of all ages will increase hand dexterity, and be encouraged to translate their creative energy and imagination into pieces of art. Participants will be encouraged to reuse the skills they learn with the physical tools and techniques from the class.

Questions on the survey are centered around the demographics to be served, what types of classes should be offered, and whether or not participation is dependent on financial aid. A portion of the grant funds will be reserved to provide scholarships to incomequalifying families.

After May 27, the survey results will be evaluated and the workshop structure will be determined. It is expected the workshops will begin sometime in June or early July, said Barb Boyer Buck, CAC executive director.

Turner Smith "Color Distortions."

Mark Hackmeier "Milky Way and Shooting Stars over Moulton Cabin."

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Business After Hours Yes, the clouds parted, the sun shined through and we had a great Business After Hours at the Open Air Adventure Park. Pizza and veggies were served by our host with plenty of refreshments to wash it down with. Upon arrival, guests were given strict instructions that they could not drink before playing on the course, which has every type of difficulty from green to black (one of those was really a double black diamond). Given that choice, some chose to drink wine and watch those of us that attempted the course. I personally hope their neck got as sore looking up as my arms got hanging on for dear life! Seriously, we all had a great time with some great weather delivered by Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC).

EVPC sponsors this event on the third Thursday of the month. President Kirby Hazelton, Vice-President Kent Smith,

Lars Sage, Nick Mollé and Ward Nelson (best he has ever given) all gave updates.

Catherine Kreutzer spoke to the crowd of more than thirty members and nonmembers about the hours of operation and their business, all with baby in tow.

She then invited the daring to step over to the harnesses and get instructions from Tim Kreutzer on the do’s and don’ts of playing on their course which has 32 exciting elements at 10’ and 21’ above the ground. We had a great time trying all the different routes.

Our Next Business After Hours is Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will be hosted by Estes Park Medical Center.

If you are interested in membership to Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, please contact Charley Dickey at 970217-2533 or charley.dickey@outlook.com.

Arts in Estes Weekend

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June 3 - 5

EstesArtsDistrict.org Windows to the West

Celebrating the Fine Art of the West Patron Packages, Gala Opening, Whiskey Event and more Estes Park Event Complex / Friday Night - Sunday WindowsWestArt.com

Fiber Inspirations

Invitational fiber exhibition: installations, garments, altered books and more Kick-off event to FACE of Fiber Cultural Arts Council / Friday Night Opening - Sunday EstesArts.com

First Friday Art Groove

A walking tour of galleries, studios and creative businesses 13 Locations / Friday Night 5 - 8 pm EstesArtsDistrict.org

26th Annual Jazz Fest

New Orleans roots to the music's vibrant future Seven Jazz bands & musicians, wine garden Performance Park Ampitheater / Saturday & Sunday Visitestespark.com

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Pinewood Springs Spring Runoff 5K And 1-Mile Fun- Run Set For June 4 ter the run for live music from local band Trouble and Love, a door prize give-away, and the awards ceremony, with 5K prizes from the Colorado Cherry Company (including fresh pie). All proceeds benefit the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District.

Pre-register on-line at Active.com. $30 for 5k, including T-shirt. $15 for fun run. $50 for Fun Run four-pack. Raceday registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Pinewood Springs Fire Station, 61 Kiowa Road, Pinewood Springs. (11 miles East of Estes Park on U.S. 36).

5k begins at 9 a.m. Fun-run/obstacle course begins at 9:15 a.m.

Questions? Email: pinewoodspringrunoff@gmail.com.

Run past flower-studded meadows, lush green hillsides and towering pine forests on Saturday, June 4 for the Third Annual Pinewood Springs Spring Runoff. Test your hill-climbing stamina on the scenic, challenging 5k course or bring the kids for a fun 1mile walk/run obstacle course, complete with a giant spider web and finish-line slip-n-slide. Hang around af-

“Run” To Volunteer For The Estes Park Marathon June 18 & 19

The 2016 Estes Park Marathon, which is celebrating its 13th anniversary of providing one of Colorado’s best destination race weekends, is just around the corner.

Saturday, June 18th is the Kids Fun Run at Bond Park and the Sunday, June 19th running events include a full & half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Marathon Relay benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Recognized by the popular Colorado Runner magazine as “The Best Scenic Race in Colorado,” EPM brings participants from around the country to experience our beautiful mountain community. For more information, please go to www.epmarathon.org The Estes Park Marathon is organized by a small race committee that is determined to inspire runners and walkers, of all ages, to enjoy health and fitness in our unique mountain environment.

The Estes Park Marathon is requesting

community members to volunteer during race weekend. Volunteer positions include Registration, Road Marshalls, Start Line checkers, Finish Line greeters, Post Race Party servers, and many more. Whether you can volunteer for only a few hours or the whole weekend, your help will be greatly appreciated.

Being a volunteer is a lot of fun! And you get a free t-shirt! The Estes Park Marathon has grown and developed to be a successful destination race, which could not be achieved without your involvement. We thank you in advance for being part of our team!

If you would like to volunteer, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Christy Florence, at volunteers@epmarathon.org Help support this family & running destination!

Plastic Vs. Cellophane Sometimes, the entrepreneurial efforts of individual companies are very creative. Saltwater Brewing, based in Florida, has created a six-pack ring from the wheat and barley byproducts of their brewing operation. These rings are edible and water soluble so they will not endanger marine wildlife and they will not end up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (nor the Atlantic version). We commend this company for their efforts and recommend companies who are canning their product consider this alternative.

On a less experimental level, Clear Intentions and Rocky Mountain Dumpsters have gone active with their projects, recycling glass and cardboard (curbside) for high volume users in Estes Park.

And, on another entrepreneurial role of recycling interest, the new Village Thrift Shop opened this month. They are ecologically responsible, recycling or donating what they, themselves, cannot use and the profits support local grants to non profits. Currently -- they need clothing hangers, which are not easily recyclable elsewhere. So, if you have an abundance: wire – plastic – cloth or crochet covered – please donate your overage to the Village Thrift Shop, 1128 Manford Ave. In response to last week’s appeal for questions and subject matter selection, I received a question about plastic bags and other flexible plastics. These items are not acceptable for recycling at the Estes Park Transfer Station. Nor can they

be put into your curbside recycling bag, basket or dumpster.

However, our local Safeway will accept all meltable plastic bags or films for the purpose of recycling. This includes grocery bags, gift store bags, bread – cheese – produce bags, even Ziplocks, provided they are made of plastic. It includes Saran Wrap and other types of plastic film.

But – it does not include cellophane bags (like those used for Fritos). It does not include waxed paper bags (like the interior bag inside Cheerios). It does not include the metalized plastic that could (almost) pass for aluminum foil. Although not infallible, at our house we use a “crinkle test.” Cellophane, waxed paper, and even metalized plastic are much noisier than meltable plastic. So – take only the relatively quiet plastic to Safeway.

And, of course, remember that only clean plastic is recyclable. At our house, we wash and reuse our sealable plastic bags until they get a hole in them, further reducing household expense while being Earth conscious.

It helps me to stay relevant if I know what is of most interest to the readers, so please continue asking questions.

RRRcyc2se@gmail.com and if you are interested in doing something more about our disposable society, join League of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee at 10 a.m. on June 8 at the EV Library.

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The Emotion Code Free Program Offered The Town of Estes Park’s stressful situations, the Senior Services Division is emotional impact of which offering a free program we can easily "stuff " and called The Emotion Code on fail to process. If not reThursday, June 9, from 10:30 leased, over a period of to 11:30 a.m. at the Estes time trapped emotions can Park Senior Center, 220 result in physical issues.”

Fourth Street. The program Judith Albright has a is free; advanced sign-up is stress management pracrequired by contacting the tice in Ft. Collins that foSenior Center. cuses on helping others reThe program will be presolve emotional issues, Judith Albright, MA - The release negative behavior sented by Judith Albright, MA, an Emotion Code Fa- Emotion Code Facilitator patterns, and change false cilitator and Advanced EFT beliefs that are limiting and (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and sabotaging their lives. Her specialties inPSYCH-K Facilitator. According to Juclude improving self-esteem, overcomdith, “The Emotion Code is a powerful ing fears and phobias, and helping peoself-help healing method developed over ple recover from abusive childhoods and 21 years by Dr. Bradley Nelson, a holistic relationships. For more information chiropractic physician and craniopath in about Judith and the techniques she Utah. The method involves identifying uses, visit www.stressfreewitheft.com. negative emotions trapped in the body For more information, please contact and bringing them to the surface where the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) they can be neutralized and released with 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 a magnet.”

Fourth Street, Monday through Friday Judith said, “Time heals all between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please wounds...we've heard this expression all visit the Senior Center website at our lives, and while it may be true for www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive physical wounds, it may not be true for Senior Center news in your e-mail inemotional ones. Throughout our lives box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org. we continuously experience all kinds of

Introduction To Pierre Teilhard De Chardin Series Bishop Ken Brin to offer past, present, and future two free programs in June extensions.”

Local resident Bishop Brin says the first proKen Brin will present two gram will address Teilfree programs on French hard de Chardin’s philosopher, paleontolothoughts on Creationism gist, and Jesuit priest, and Evolution, a topic Pierre Teilhard de that remains difficult for Chardin. Programs will be many people in high held at the Estes Park Senschools and colleges. The ior Center, 220 Fourth second program will reStreet. The first program view the critical aspect of will take place on Wednes- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Spirit in the understandday, June 8, from 1:00 to French philosopher, paleon- ing of life, and especially 3:00 p.m., and focus on the tologist, and Jesuit priest the way Teilhard de topic of “Creationism and Chardin incorporates Evolution.” The second Spirit in his writings. Sources of material program will take place on Wednesday, include 40 books authored by Teilhard, June 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and fo- 161 essays and articles written by Teilcus on the topic of “Spirit.” Space is lim- hard between 1913 and 1955, 21 signifiited, so please call or stop by the Senior cant books and studies by other authors Center to sign up. about Teilhard, and 72 Studies published Bishop Ken Brin is a former high by the American Teilhard Association. school teacher and author of six books of For more details on program content, Biblical fiction. He attended St. Thomas please contact Bishop Ken Brin at (303) Seminary and spent eight years of serv815-3219 or email him at bishken@airice in the Archdiocese of Denver as a bits.com. priest, assistant, and pastor. Brin has a To sign up for programs, please contact passion for Teilhard de Chardin, and the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) notes, “The implications of his work cry 586-2996 or stop by the Center at 220 for exposure in these days when many Fourth Street, Monday through Friday find despair and distrust more prevalent between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You than hope and happiness. As Teilhard many also visit the Senior Services weblooked into the mysteries of creation, site at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To rematter, life, and human existence, he for- ceive Senior Services news in your emulated the most precise, thorough, and mail inbox, please e- mail magnificent presentation of evolution in lmitchell@estes.org.

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First Thursday Meditation Meets June 2 The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and local meditation and dream teacher Mary Jo Heyen will continue to offer Group Meditation on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, June 2 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

There is no fee, but advanced sign-up at the Senior Center is required.

The group is open to all those interested, and no prior meditation experience is necessary. Each class will include an exploration of issues and challenges that may arise in developing one’s own

practice, a guided meditation, as well as silent meditation.

For more information on Mary Jo’s background and training, please visit her website, Dreams: The Sacred Experiment, at www.maryjoheyen.com.

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

CSU Extension To Offer Program On Weed And Critter Control The Town of Estes Park’s Sentive critters that afflict vegetable ior Services Division and the and flower gardens as well as Estes Valley Community Garlawns. Dr. Koski will share ideas and tricks on how to best manage den, Inc. invite the community them with emphasis on voles, goto learn about weed and critter control. The free program will phers and squirrels. The program take place on Tuesday, June 7 at will also cover common lawn and 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Sengarden weeds and how to minimize their intrusion. ior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Please call or stop by the Senior Tony Koski, For more information, please Center to sign up.

PhD, CSU Exten- contact the Estes Park Senior The program will be presented sion - Turf Spe- Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit

by Tony Koski, Ph.D., Master cialist and Master the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Gardener and Turf Specialist Monday through Friday beGardener with CSU Extension in Larimer tween 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

County. Every summer brings Please visit the Senior Center with it the hope for the perfect lawn and website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. an abundant producing garden only to To receive Senior Center news in your ebe undermined by invasive visitors who mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org wreak havoc. In this program you will learn about the annoying and destruc-

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CAC To Hold Art Rummage Sale June 4-5 The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park will be having a rummage sale from its fine art gallery's classroom, located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave, from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5. The classroom can be accessed from the building's entrance closest to Performance Park, in the West Park Center, west of downtown Estes Park.

Original art by well-known artists, prints, lithographs, art supplies, display units and more will be offered for sale at very low prices. This is a perfect opportunity to stock up on needed art supplies or find a unique treasure for your home at affordable prices. This effort is an important fundraiser for the CAC, who has been providing arts programming and education to Estes Park since 1990.

"We wanted to hold the sale during Jazz Fest weekend (at Performance Park) in order to provide a unique shopping opportunity to the many people who attend the festival," said Barb Boyer Buck, executive director.

"Our hope is that locals and visitors alike find something special or useful to take home with them from our eclectic sale."

For more information, call the CAC at 970-586-9203 between noon and 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday.

Fiber Inspirations will showcase the work of more than 50 fiber artists, beginning June 3 "Fiber Inspirations," an invitational

show featuring work selected from the many participants of the annual FACE of Fiber in the Rockies, will open at the CAC on Friday, June 3, with a First Friday opening reception from 5-8 p.m.

"Fiber Inspirations" will be on display at the fine art gallery from June 3-26, 2016.

On offer will be woven pieces with LED lights, altered books, garments, and many other fiber variations.

"As more and more entries are received, it is evident this show will be a comprehensive exhibition and sale of all things fiber," said Boyer Buck. "It's exciting to see what is possible with the media."

This is the kick-off event of the partnership of FACE of Fiber in the Rockies and the Estes Park Wool Market, the Estes Park Fiber Affair, said the CAC show organizer, Pauline Bustamante.

"We want to help Estes Park to grow into a fiber destination for fiber enthusiasts and visitors by making fiber art the focus from May to June," she said. "We have 14 different venues this year – some big, some small, but all representing some form of fiber for everyone to enjoy!"

During the weekend of June 11-12, the Town of Estes Park has generously provided a trolley service on Wool Market weekend to facilitate travel among the locations; the CAC gallery is just one stop of many to see a variety of fiber events and exhibitions throughout town.

Bright green brochures, available at the CAC gallery and other participating locations, will define all the stops along the trolley route. The CAC

Mike Bagdonas "Calypso Dance, RMNP"

gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, and is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. (next to the Big Horn Restaurant). For more information about this, and other CAC programs, call 970-586-9203.

Kara Schorstein Peterson "All that Remains."

Can You Give Josie Or Ming A New Forever Home?

Josie is a beautiful five year old Mainecoon mix who loves getting brushed. She also love snuggling and “talking.” She will do best in a home without dogs.

Ming is a six year old snowshoe Siamese kitty. She is still settling in but she loves chin scratches and being loved.

Josie and Ming can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue 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 steriliza- Josie tion 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.

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Art Education Opportunities At The Art Center In June

Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This 8.22 acre property is the only large parcel zoned industrial in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or many other possibilities.

Priced to sell at $1,150,000. Call Judy today for additional information.

The Art Center of Estes Park has a variety of educational art opportunities in June with Adult and Intergenerational classes being offered. Art Center members receive a 10% on all adult classes.

“Intergenerational” classes are designed to be enjoyed by adults and children together in the same class, but individual students are welcome. The Intergenerational classes are geared for a wide range of capabilities to accommodate age and skill differences, with the ability for projects to be increasingly more challenging for advanced ages and skills. Younger children will be accepted into class if accompanied by an adult.

Painting Dramatic Skies with Lorraine Watry, June 3 & 4, (Fri. & Sat.) 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Class Fee: Non-member-$135, Members-$121.50.

Materials list available online at the Art Center website and at the Art Center.

learn to draw your own mandala (or kaleidoscope) designs. Learn the basics to create designs based on age-old patterns. Keep them simple or get as elaborate as you want with details, flourishes, and shading. This art-form appeals to students of all ages. For the youngest students, beginning templates will be provided. Others will start from scratch using compasses, rulers, and stencils.

Free-hand is encouraged as much as possible. All supplies will be provided.

Embossed Metal with Vickie Mastron (Intergenerational). June 18, (Sat.), 10:30-12:00 noon, Class Fee: $18.

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Embossed Copper Stellar Jay by Vickie Mastron

This adult class for beginners to advanced watercolor artists will concentrate on painting beautiful, dramatic skies. The first day will be spent investigating techniques to depict all kinds of skies – stormy, sunrise, sunset, and evening to name a few. The second day, you will pick a photo and set to work using the techniques from the day before to create a dramatic sky. Class will work from instructor’s photos, or bring your own.

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The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. To register for classes, for a complete listing of art classes offered throughout the year, or for more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.” Gallery hours are 10 a.m. -5 p.m. daily.

First time on the market in 100 years!

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Last Light by Lorraine Watry

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The Estes Park FFA Celebrates Awards Night

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The FFA Chapter held its 5th annual Blue and Gold awards night and banquet at the American Legion Hall Monday evening. Evan Tasker, Chapter President opened the meeting and recognized contributions and special guests.

Sarah Weeks provided the invocation before dinner. Evan Tasker, Sarah Weeks, Kayla Bunton, Cannon Braggs, Heath Rasmussen, and Forrest Burke, chapter officers reviewed the year's activities and highlights. A large number of the chapter members were recognized for special levels of achievement. Elijah Kitchen and Treven Duell were given the Discovery Degree - Middle School students. Greenhand Degrees- first year members were given to Hayli Moe, Bellanie LeBlanc, and Hunter Kitchen, Bailey Burke, and Georgia Marshall. The Star Greenhand for this year is Susie Harrison. Chapter Degree- second year and above were conferred on Forrest Burke, Heath Rasmussen, and Kayla Bunton. Evan Tasker will receive the coveted Colorado State FFA Degree at the Colorado FFA Convention in Sterling in June. Heath Rasmussen has also received state recognition for his work on the MacGregor Ranch, the State Proficiency award area is Placement in a Diversified Ag Production.

Evan Tasker and the officers thanked their FFA advisor and vo-ag instructor

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FFA Chapter members in attendance at the Blue & Gold Awards Banquet.

Sam Reese for a good year and many wonderful memories by giving her an "owl" bird house for being the "wise" one.

Donors were recognized and thanked for their generous contributions. Donors included MacGregor Ranch, Bank of Estes Park, Rooftop Rodeo, Estes Park Lumber, Estes Valley Land Trust, Sombrero Ranch, El Mex-Kal Family Restaurant, Living Horsemanship, Bank of Colorado, John and Marian Stencel, Premier Credit Union, Smokin Dave’s BBQ, Clint Clymer Horseshoeing, McDonalds Restaurant, Ace Hardware, Estes Park Feed & Pet Store, Rocky Mountain Veterinary Hospital, The Richardsons, The Tasker Family, Cables Pub and Grill, Burka Family, Steve and Letha Thorn, Dr. Michael Suit, DMV, The Bunton Family, The Marshall Family, ACE Hardware, Rocky Mountain Health Club, and KFC/Taco Bell.

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The Pledge of Allegiance closed the meeting and wonderful evening.

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When Mary Mesropian gave her official notice that she would be leaving her position as Executive Director of Estes Valley Crisis Advocates (EVCA) in December of this year, she didn’t know that the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence would be awarding her the Purple Ribbon Award for Lifetime Achievement in Domestic Violence Advocacy. This award will be given in Vail at the Colorado Advocacy in Action Conference on June 7th.

“When I first started working for EVCA my hair was mostly blonde,” Mary joked, “Today it is almost all white. This tells me it’s time to hang up my hat. I will be leaving EVCA after 16 exciting years and it sure is nice to go out with an award from my peers!” When Mary became the Executive Director on May 1,2000 she joined a staff of one. The only other employee was a both an office assistant and a counselor. The annual budget was less than $80,000. Between the two employees, everything from crisis calls, to financial budgeting, grant writing and reporting, counseling, and office duties were accomplished. “I didn’t even have office walls back then. I had to use two book shelves to provide privacy,” Mary said of her first office upstairs from Crossroads Ministry on Dry Gulch Road. “The first new employee I hired was a bilingual advocate. We have continued our commitment to the Latino community ever since.” The agency expanded and added another office but

confidentiality was always a concern. In 2006, Judy Nystrom, the local realtor, took Mary to see a building that was for sale. “It was perfect. A three bedroom facility with kitchen, laundry, communal area and even a kid’s playroom completed the home – perfect for a safehouse for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Included in the facility were counseling rooms for adults and children and a conference room perfect for support group and board and advocate meetings. After a three year capital campaign, the money was raised to purchase the property. The staff now includes a team of volunteer crisis advocates, a full time counselor, bilingual advocate, safehouse manager, administrative assistant, two evening safehouse advocates and the director. The budget has grown to over $200,000. “A great deal of my work now consists of grant seeking, grant writing, grant reporting and fundraising. We are fortunate to have a community that believes in us and what we offer,” said Mary. “But still, I always think of myself as an advocate first. An advocate does not fix but stands beside, supports and empowers. Hence our new logo: Listening. Supporting. Empowering.” The latest change was changing our name from Victim Advocates to Crisis Advocates.

“This,” explains Mary, “is a change in philosophy more than anything else. We don’t see the people who we work with as victims needing saving, but as survivors of some kind of crisis. And it acknowledges that all of us at one time or another face crisis.” Now, the EVCA Board of Directors will be conducting a search for the next director. To coin a phrase, Mary said, “This has been the hardest job I have ever loved. And I have always loved it. I have been privileged and honored to do this work. It has been joyous at times and heartbreaking at others. But with the wonderful people I work with by my side and with the leadership of our Board of Directors, I think we’ve done some pretty amazing things here.”

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Are You Having FUNdraisers?

Reaching and exceeding your fundraising goal may seem like a daunting task.

But we’re here to help you succeed and have fun.

Here are some surefire fundraising ideas. Be sure to set a fair donation amount for what you are offering!

Raking for the Relay event - Ask your neighbors if you can rake their leaves, pine needles, mow their lawns, and help with other yard work in exchange for a donation.

Purple lemonade stand – A drop of purple food coloring and lemon slice garnish will make a colorful statement in every glass served. Make sure there's plenty of American Cancer Society Relay For Life event signage at your stand so people know why the lemonade is purple and that they're supporting a great cause with their donation.

Host a charity yard sale and clean out

your closets for a good cause. Include a table that offers information about Relay For Life and a donation jar. Advertise your yard sale with flyers, ads on Craigslist, inserts in church community bulletins, or by contacting your local radio station or newspaper.

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Whatever you plan, be sure to use the American Cancer Society Fundraising App to make it easy to collect credit card and check donations at your fundraising event to instantly reflect your progress in the fight against cancer.

If your team is hosting a fundraiser, email us the information at jonhodde@icloud.com. We’ll help promote it to everyone else.

Have fun with your FUNdraising!

Fit Family Five A Great Success!

To The Editor: The “Fit Family 5 K Run/Walk and Children’s Fitness Jamboree” hosted by the Estes Park Medical Group was held on Saturday May 21 at Stanley Park, featuring a 5 K+ run around Lake Estes and a fitness jamboree for children ages 2 ½ 10. This year was the 9th Annual event held as a fundraiser for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool, a Colorado-licensed 501(c)3 organization.

The mission of the event is raise awareness of the need for family fitness, even in children as young as preschool age and also to show that fitness games and running can be fun for the whole family.

The event was another big success, raising over $9,000 to go to the Tuition Assistance Program at LLEV Preschool.

The weather was spectacular, the runners were fast, the walkers enjoyed the lake, and the children had a great time in the track and field events, designed for their age group. The overall winner in the 5 K+ was Paul Robinson, age 14. The winner for adult male was G. Garcia and the winner for adult female was Carla Peterson.

A big “Thank You” goes to the Estes Park Medical Group, the Event Host and Sponsor, for financial support, for entering a team in the 5 K+, and for providing on-site medical backup. We also want to thank the following as event sponsors

and in-kind contributors, without whose support we could not hold the event each year: Cheley Colorado Camps, Envoy Mortgage, Estes Park News, MedX of Estes, The Mountain Shop, Paddle Boat Rental at the Marina, North Face, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Carmel Corn shop, Estes Park Trail Gazette, McGregor Lodge, Michael Hodges & V Fuel, Corrine Burke, Amber Rahn, and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Thanks also go to the LLEV Board of Directors and other volunteers who gave their time and effort in planning and running the event.

A special “Thank You” to the LLEV Partners In Education group, whose ongoing, all-year financial support makes it possible for LLEV to provide high quality preschool education and special events such as this to the families of the Estes Valley and surrounding area: Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, Estes Park Medical Group, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies in Estes, Lynn Duncan In Memory of Heaven King-Bailey, The Warner Family, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Bank of Colorado, 1st Colorado Realty, Bank of Estes Park, Mountain Home Café in Estes.

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ROARS Awards Ceremony On Friday, April 22, and May 13, Estes Park Middle School held a ROARS award ceremony to recognize students for being Respectful, On-time, Attentive, Responsible, and Safe. Students recognized at the April 22 assembly included Edgar Perez, Hailey Rassmussen, Lucy Scott, Molly Larson, Shawn Mytling, Maia Faulkner, Brayden Bojan, Bella Erskine, Gaby Lopez, Ethan Hill, Eric Novak, Brenda Luna, Nick Weeks, Aiden Gosnell, Allainah Meulener. Students recognized at the May 13 assembly include Ian Hodde, Jonah Burdick, Jonah

EPES Chess Club Champions!

The Chess Club at the Elementary School recently finished their annual Chess Tournament Congratulations to these Champions: Gael Rojas Santana is a 5th grade Chess Champion.

Lucy Leija is also a 5th grade Chess

Champion (Gael and Lucy tied for 5th grade champion) Wolf Bezark is the 4th grade Chess Champion.

Luke Walker is the Overall Elementary School Champion as a 3rd grader.

Have a great summer!

Principal’s Award

April winners

Stephens, Makana Land, Chloe James, Kadynce Shotts, Brock Freedman, Ellie Bergsten, Rachel Calvin, Hayden Tyson, Minda Honda, Emma Patterson, Logan Goodemote, Ashton Long, Sarah Tarczali, Paul Robinson. In addition, at the May 13 assem- Luke Walker bly a special principal ROARS award was given to just one student in the school for exemplary modeling of ROARS behavior. John Ferree, son of Stacy and Frank Ferree received this honor.

Thank you to all the local business that support the ROARS program at our school! Congratulations to these young people for being great role models at the middle school!

May winners

Gael Rojas Santana

Wolf Bezark

Lucy Leija

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Friday, May 27, 2016

ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

Time To Sign Up To Play In The Rotary Club’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament

The recipients of the 2016 Rotary Club of Estes Park Scholarships at the May 18 awards program.

By: Rita DuChateau, Rotary Club of Estes Park

Scholarship is Torah Fisher.

To register for the tournament, download forms posted on the Estes Park RoWhat’s better than playing 18 holes of golf on a course with breathtaking views tary Club website at www.roof the Continental Divide? Knowing that taryclubofestespark.org. Registration and sponsorship forms are also available your participation provides college at the Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course. scholarships for Estes Park seniors.

Golfers with questions should call Bruce The 20th Annual Rotary Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament, slated for Sat- Carmichael at 303-946-6349.

The $100 fee includes green fees, cart, urday, June 25, hopes to raise money for participation gift and snacks. Players three academic scholarships, which will with an annual 7-day membership at the be awarded in May 2017.

Estes Park Golf Course have a reduced “The Rotary Club of Estes Park believes registration fee of $65. in helping local students reach for their Each golfer also will vie for prizes in college dreams through its scholarship program,” said Golf Tournament Chair- contests for putting, most accurate drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. Sepaman Bruce Carmichael.

The Rotary Golf Tournament partners rate prizes are offered for men and women in the most accurate drive and with It’s Showtime!, the Shred-A-Thon, longest putt competition. Each member and the Rotary Foundation to raise of the winning team will receive a $100 $24,000 for three, four-year academic gift certificate to the Estes Park Golf scholarships awarded annually to local Course Pro Shop; second and third place graduates. On May 18, Simone Paul, teams will earn gift certificates from loBradley Harris and Regina Pierce received the 2016 Rotary Academic Schol- cal merchants. Four winners of Closest to the Pin competition on Par 3 holes arships. will take home $100 gift certificates to “With college costs rising faster than the Pro Shop. inflation, it’s important that we all supThe event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with port the next generation of leaders,” a putting contest prior to the 1:30 p.m.

Carmichael said. shotgun start at the 18-hole Estes Park Through this tournament, The Stanley Golf Course.

Hotel also funds a $2,500 scholarship “This tournament is an easy and fun open to students who are planning to way to support scholarships. We are pursue a career in hotel or restaurant hoping to attract more golfers than ever management, hospitality or wellness. this year,” Carmichael said.

“The Stanley Hotel is an excellent corThe Stanley Hotel will sponsor a porate citizen of our community,” said named scholarship, University of ColJay Harroff, golf tournament committee orado Health will be a Gold Sponsor, member who has worked with the hotel and Bank of Colorado will sponsor the on the scholarship. “We are grateful for Drink Cart.

Silver Sponsors include Jay John Cullen’s continued support of The Harroff (Prudential Realty) and Ron and Stanley Hotel Scholarship.”

Vivian Gordon.

Additional sponsors are This year’s recipient of the Stanley needed, Carmichael said.

Donate Used Books To The Library Friends & Foundation If you’re clearing off your book cases, please consider donating your used books, DVDs and music CDs to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation for their Annual Used Book Sale slated for August 12-14 at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn’s Conference Center.

Those interested in donating their used books to the library may bring them in to the service desk during open library hours. For larger donations, please use the library service door located at the

back of the building. Library staff will provide you with a receipt for tax purposes when requested. The Friends & Foundation cannot accept encyclopedias, yearbooks, textbooks, videotapes, records, magazines, maps, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or music cassettes.

For more information about donating materials to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

by Mark Miller

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DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Sign Up For The Junior Golf Program Today!

Schools out for the summer! It is not to late to sign up for the Junior Golf program, which is available for kids ages six to 17. Registration is available online at www.evrpd.com or come to the 18 hole pro shop. The program starts June 6th.

One day free classes offered for six to eight years old and equipment is supplied. Kids nine and older have a four day class that is $20 with equipment supplied. The classes do fill quickly. The advanced junior club also starts the same week. www.golfestes.com for information.

This Sunday, the American Legion will be hosting their 15th Annual Scholarship tournament. Their goal is to raise $5000 for local scholarships. They start at 8:00 am Sunday for information stop by the American legion or the 18 hole golf course. Spots are still available.

The 5th annual Wheel Bar Putt-Putt tournament was held this past Sunday at Fun City. The tournament is put on to benefit junior golf here in the Estes Valley. Kim Carlson and her wonderful staff of Bar Tenders at the wheel bar, organized 118 participants and help raise more than $2,000 for the junior golfers.

Lon Kinnie donated the use of Fun City for the event and he and his staff made everyone feel welcome. Stan and Linda Guzzy from “Catering For All Occasions” supplied all of the great food for the event. New Belgium and Odell's Brewing Companys for supplying lots of beverages. On behalf of the junior golfers I would like to thank all of them and the participants for making this happen. Fun was had by all and Jeff Matthies took home the coveted Green Jacket with an even par score for the 36 hole putt-putt tournament.

With the two courses now available, please remember to call for tee times as we hope things will start to get busier.

Our teaching golf professionals, Austin Logan and Bob Shuler are now available for help. For information about lessons or other golf related questions call 970586-8146 at the 18 hole, or 970-586-8176 at the 9 hole. Both course are in great shape and the 9 hole golf course now has motorized carts available for rent. As soon as the weather straightens up, come visit us at the golf courses.

See you soon!

Mark Miller, Manager of golf services

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Programas Para El Verano Ofrecidos Por El Estes Park Lugar De Aprendizaje Para Impulsar El Aprendizaje De Su Estudiante Este Verano Programas de verano tienen efectos positivos sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes. Cuando los estudiantes no utilizan las habilidades que han aprendido durante el año escolar, pierden, en promedio, un mes en los meses de verano. El Estes Park Lugar de Aprendizaje está ofreciendo programas este verano para mantener a los estudiantes que participan en el aprendizaje durante todo el verano.

Campamento de Mucho Aprendimiento Ofrediendo sesiones pequeñas de tutoría de lectura y matemática. Esta experiencia de aprendizaje promete ser divertida y enriquecedora. El Lugar de Aprendizaje proporcionará este servicio desde el 13 de junio al 5 de agosto como parte del Boys & Girls Club en la escuela primaria de Estes Park.

El Campamento de Mucho Aprendimiento se ofrece a los estudiantes sin costo pues los negocios y la comunidad está proporcionando fondos para el programa a través de patrocinios individuales en Estes Park.

Tutoria Uno a Uno Sesiones de tutoría individuales seguirán siendo ofrecido en

el lugar de aprendizaje este verano. Los estudiantes reciben un plan individual diseñado para cumplir con sus objetivos de aprendizaje específicos.

Una meta del Lugar de Aprendizaje es que a ningún niño se le negará ayuda con su educación debido a sus circunstancias económicas. Hay becas para sesiones de tutoría individuales. El Lugar de Aprendizaje utiliza los niveles actuales de Larimer County de Ingresos de Familia Mediana proporcionados por el Departamento de HUD de los Estado Unidos para determinar la elegibilidad para becas.

Para más información acerca de los programas ofrecidos éste verano, por favor llame al Lugar de Aprendizaje en el 970-577-0020 o por correo electrónico a: kathynauman@eplearningplace.org Para apoyar los programas de verano del Lugar de Aprendizaje como patrocinador para el Campamiento de Mucho Aprendizaje o para ayudar a proveer becas para los estudiantes, por favor envíe un cheque a: Estes Park Learning Place, 600 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517, o ir a www.eplearningplace.org y haga clic en el botón "donar"

ESTES PARK NEWS

Summer Programs Offered By The Learning Place Boost Student Learning

Summer programs have positive effects on student achievement. When students do not use the skills they have learned during the school year, they lose, on average, one month over the summer months. The Estes Park Learning Place offers summer programs to keep students engaged in learning throughout the summer.

Camp Learn-A-Lot Small-group tutoring sessions will be offered in both reading and math. This learning experience promises to be both fun and enriching.

The Learning Place will provide this service from June 13th through August 5th as a part of Boys & Girls Club at Estes Park Elementary School.

Because Camp Learn-A-Lot is being offered at no charge to students, Estes Park businesses and community members are providing funding for the program through individual sponsorships.

One-on-One Tutoring Individual tutoring sessions will continue to be offered at the Learning Place this summer.

Students receive an individual plan designed to meet their specific learning goals.

A goal of The Estes Park Learning Place is that no child be denied help with his/her education because of his/her economic circumstances. Scholarships are available for one-on-one tutoring sessions. EPLP uses the current Larimer County Median Family Income Levels provided by U.S. Department of HUD to determine eligibility for scholarships.

Please contact The Estes Park Learning Place at 970-577-0020 or email kathynauman@eplearningplace.org for more information about summer programs.

To support the Estes Park Learning Place summer programs as a sponsor for Camp Learn-A-Lot, or to provide scholarship assistance for students, please send a check to the Estes Park Learning Place, 600 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517, or go to www.eplearningplace.org and click on the “donate” button.

Thank You Students Of Ravencrest Chalet Dear Editor, Life Choices would like to thank our faithful Ravencrest Chalet students who served with us once a week during the entire school year. Some of their duties included; sorting children’s clothing, organizing the boutique, attending volunteer meetings, watching educational movies, cleaning the facility, decorating layette boxes for new mothers, delivering baby bottles and helping with our recent transition and new location.

The students who served this year are; Lauren Ashton from Jacksonville, FL, Alesia Wilke from Milwaukee, WI, Juliana Bergmann from Steinbach, Canada and Megan Ballin from Tigard, Oregon.

Ravencrest Chalet is a Swiss-style chalet which was built in 1962. During that time it was a private home and later became a well-known resort.

A Christian family purchased the chalet in 1972 and operated it as a restaurant and lodge while looking for the opportunity to convert it into a Christian center. Later the opportunity arose and Ravencrest became a Christian

center and Bible school.

From September to May, Ravencrest Chalet offers an intense, college-level study of the Bible. Upon the completion of one full year, students will have surveyed the entire Bible as well as concentrated on many different books of the Bible.

Students love the flexibility of studying the whole year or attending one or two terms. Ravencrest Chalet also offers a Taste and See program which allows students to attend for one week to explore what the school has to offer. For more information, please call 970-586-8118.

Kimberly West, Life Choices

Friday, May 27, 2016

ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

Estes Park Learning Place Tutor Spotlight Catherine Krumme (left) with student.

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Estes Park Summer Dance And Gymnastics Camps Offered To Children Ages 1 And Up!

exhibits her passion with purpose and understanding as she works with students.

Catherine Krumme knew early on that she wanted to be a teacher.

As a teenager growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, her goal was to be a high school teacher. However, she The Estes Park Learning Place is a nonprofit 501(3)(c) organization that serves youth and adult learners in the community.

Each member of the staff at the Learning Place has more than ten years experience in tutoring or teaching, and all have advanced degrees in their subject areas – math, reading, writing, sci- Beverly York (left) with student. ence and other core subject areas.

No matter the age or ability of the student, the Estes Park Learning Place is staffed with experienced, caring tutors who can help students reach their dreams. Get to know two of the EPLP tutors through the profiles below.

For the past two and a half years, Beverly York, has helped students meet their learning goals at the Estes Park Learning Place. This summer, Beverly will teach math sessions at Camp Learn-A-Lot during Boys and Girls Club held at the elementary school.

Beverly came to the Learning Place with 14 years of classroom experience and a passion for “helping students succeed,” she said.

Beverly is originally from Dallas, Texas and she received her teaching credentials from Texas Tech University. Versatile in her teaching ability, Beverly has taught fifth through twelfth grade students. Her teaching experience includes math, earth and life science, ESL (English as a second language) supplemental, and physical education.

Beverly said, “Math can be hard, and I like helping students persevere until they understand it. I love seeing the ‘light come on’ for students.” Beverly clearly

Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics will be offering multiple mini camps during the months of June-August! For additional information or to call and register for any of the June Mini Camps, please call Center Stage at 5863830 or visit us online at www.centerstagedanceestespark.com and send us an email via the contact page. (Any student registering for more than one dance camp will receive a 20% discount off their entire dance tuition.) Center Stage soon realized that what she really is located at 2050 Big Thompson Ave, wanted was to follow in the footsteps of Estes Park. her mother, Cynthia Krumme, as a priJune Dance & Gymnastics Camps: vate tutor.

Ballet Foundations(June 6-10: ages 8 Choosing that path for herself allowed and up) Are you interested in obtaining Catherine the opportunity to define the a solid dance foundation through the art impact she would have on a student’s of ballet, with classes that improve techlearning. “One-to-one, it is far easier to nique not only in ballet but also in other reach students, not only as a teacher, but dance forms; or do you simply love balalso as a mentor, a coach, and a counlet? This pure ballet intensive program selor. The Learning Place shared my vifeatures classes in classical ballet, presion as an educator who wants to reach pointe/pointe, and contemporary ballet! the whole child,” Catherine said.

Classes will be held Mon. through Fri., “I especially enjoy challenges,” she says. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Cost $100.

One of Catherine’s strengths is helping stuDance Like A Princess (June 20-23: dents with learning disabilities, or students ages 4-8) (Princes are also welcome!) who struggle to fit a traditional mold.

Frozen Fun! Jazz with Jasmine! Ariel’s She recites a favorite quote by Ralph Acro! Tapping with Tiana! Do you have Waldo Emerson: “Our greatest glory is a child that would love to try a dance not in never failing, but rising up every and craft-filled mini camp this summer? time we fail.” This sentiment is what she This fun four-day mini dance camp will attempts to inspire in her students. “Mo- be held Monday through Thursday, in tivating students to feel and do their best the morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or while learning is bliss,” said Catherine. take the afternoon session from 1 p.m. to Catherine began working as a tutor at 3 p.m. Students will have a different the Learning Place in 2002. She has a dance and craft activity theme each day bachelor of arts degree in history and a they attend, based on the Disney master of arts degree in education. princess for that day. A mini routine will Catherine went on to say, “I love to learn be performed at the end of the week for new things and to share my knowledge parents to enjoy. Cost $50. with others.” Her favorite areas of study Toddler Tumble & Dance (June 21 and are history, biology, foreign language, 23: ages 1 – 4) This fun nursery rhymewriting and pre-algebra. filled mini class for toddlers takes place on Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Tots will learn beginning gymnastics/tumbling with a splash of creative dance. Cost $15. will be provided. Scholarships are avail- June Gymnastics Intensives: able.

Tumbling Starz (June 14-16 or 2nd date For more information, please call on June 28-30: ages 4-8) 9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Coach Gib at 586-7382 or you can pick Cost $25. up an application at the elementary or Gym Flyers (June 14-16 or 2nd date on middle school office or at Mountain June 28-30: ages 8 and up) 9:45 a.m.-11 View Bible Fellowship church office. a.m. Cost $40.

Sign Up For Perry Black Football Camp June 6-8 It’s time to sign up for the Perry Black Memorial Youth Football Camp for grades 3-8. Camp will be held June 6-8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Estes Park High School practice field. The camp is all about football skills, there will be no pads needed and no contact.

Cost to register is just $10, and a tshirt

Masters Intensive (June 14-16 or 2nd date on June 28-30) Students must have mastered cartwheels, limbers, handstands & strength before attending this ca.m.p! 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost $50.

July Dance Camps: So You Think You Can Dance Mini (July 11-15: ages 5-9) Is your student interested in expanding their repertoire and learning multiple dance forms? This five-day summer dance camp will introduce your child to multiple dance forms including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theater, and more! Make sure to come watch your dancer perform in a mini showcase at the end of the week where they can show some of the dance forms they have learned. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost $60.

So You Think You Can Dance TwoWeek Summer Intensive Camp (July 1829: ages 10 and up) Would you like to try different dance forms each day for a two-week long dance camp? For two weeks; 10 dance days: Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily (no classes on Saturday or Sunday), students will be taught a variety of dance forms including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, pom, acro, lyrical, modern, student choreography, and more! They will build up core muscles, memorize routines, strengthen their technique, and expand their repertoire. On the last day, students will demonstrate what they have learned in a small showcase of select dance forms! Cost $190.

August Dance Camps: Competition Preparation (August 8-12: ages 9 and up) Are you looking to join the Center Stage School of Dance’s Competitive Dance Team in the upcoming 2016-2017 season? This is the perfect ca.m.p to get you back into prime dance shape and refresh your technique before the season starts! Get ready to dance in the spotlight and impress the judges!

Dance forms including lyrical, hip-hop, jazz, acro and contemporary will be the main focus of this program as we learn to use counts, synchronize our movements with fellow tea.m. members, improve technique, and work on a great stage presence! Classes will be held 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from Monday through Friday. Cost $100.

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Legendary Locals Of Estes Park Book Signing With Steve Mitchell At The Library Join local author Steve Mitchell to celebrate the release of his book Legendary Locals of Estes Park on Thursday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. Steve will have a short presentation followed by a book signing.

Steve Mitchell first became fascinated with local history while training as a local history librarian at the Estes Valley Library with Lennie Bemiss, who transformed the library’s local history collection into a researcher’s de-

light. Since retiring from the library after a 22-year career, Steve has spent time exploring his own family history and writing stories based on old pictures, letters and documents.

Steve hopes that Legendary Locals of Estes Park will spark people’s curiosity in local history and inspire stories and memories of days past. Please join us for this special event. Registration is requested and can be done by visiting estesvalleylibrary.org.

Library Closed For Memorial Day With Summer Hours To Begin Tuesday, May 31 Welcome to summer at the Estes Valley Library. The library will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. Summer hours will begin on Tuesday, May 31. Summer hours are as follows: Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The library’s second floor and computer commons closes each day 15 minutes prior to the regular closing time.

Sumer hours run from the day after Memorial Day to the day after Labor Day each year.

ESTES PARK NEWS

Look To Your Library: Comfortable Library Spaces: New And Improved This June

By Peggy Moore, Patron & Account Services Supervisor

users: it’s very mobile friendly.

And in June, take time to enjoy a wonderful roster of library programs. During How do we build a better library? The key is listening carefully to our commu- this Library Centennial year, we are nity—then finding the best ways to meet pleased to welcome author Steve Mitchell, himself a former librarian, for a your needs. The month of June welpresentation on his book, Legendary Locomes a fruition of planning for many positive changes coming to your library. cals of Estes Park. You’ll delight in meeting legends from our history—and the We’re almost halfway through a yearliving legends of today. long celebration of the Estes Valley LiJune’s celebration of “Comfortable brary’s grand centennial. And June’s Spaces” is marked with thematic events. spotlight is on our strategic initiative, On Monday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m., Li“Visit Your Comfortable Space.” Several brary Tech Guide Diana Laughlin shows exciting new projects will make our how to edit online photographs using spaces—both physical and virtual—even the tool GIMP. On Wednesday, June 15 more enticing. at 7:00 p.m., “Introduction to Feng Shui” Enhancements begin on the first floor. explores how the energy of spaces imThe public has asked for more table seatpacts our daily lives.

Then discover the ing that offers comfortable study and magic of outdoor spaces at “Wildflowers quiet collaboration. A new floor plan in your Backyard,” a presentation by hikmakes that possible. And a new design ing enthusiast Marlene Borneman, aufor book shelving encourages easier browsing while creating a more open de- thor of “Rocky Mountain Wildflowers.”

That program, on Thursday, June 23 at sign, allowing windows to let in natural 7:00 p.m., will focus on identifying wildlight. The New Books Section will be flowers and great hikes where you can prominent—and better than ever.

Planning is also underway to transform find them. The wildflower program has already filled to capacity and with such a the second floor into a space that meets positive response, we hope to offer a seccommunity needs long into the future.

We’ve heard from you that an additional ond program soon. Advance registration meeting room and a quiet study area are for these events may be done at www.espriorities. Fundraising is now underway tesvalleylibrary.org.

During June, help decorate our display and we’re happy to report that both tree by listing the place you most cherish items are in the works. as home.

And we’ll have blocks to help Just as important as our physical spaces you build your dream structure. are our virtual ones. Patrons have asked We’ll be raising a little dust, but the refor a more user-friendly website. That sults will be greatly enhanced library new site will be launched in June, featurspaces—both in our facility and online. ing easier navigation through all our onIt’s all part of building an Estes Valley Liline content. You’ll discover great rebrary poised to serve our great commusources you probably never knew nity for another 100 years. existed. Good news for phone and tablet

On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!

Estes Valley Library’s Summer Reading Program Beginning Soon!

Readers of all ages can explore all things fitness this summer with the Estes Valley Library summer reading program, “On You Mark, Get Set, Read”!

Pick up a reading log and earn prizes for your age group at the library to record your time spent reading.

Non-readers can earn prizes by being read to or by listening to stories. Any book, comic book or magazine will do. Summer is the time to read for fun!

Reading during the summer is fun, and it prevents summer setback. Education researchers found that students who do not read during the summer lose some of their reading skills they gained during the school year. It doesn’t take much to keep up those skills and your library is here with many books to check out and incentive prizes

to help motivate readers. So work out that brain, keep up your reading skills and join the Summer Reading Program.

Reading logs are available the last day of school on Thursday, May 26. Four different logs are available for four age groups: babies and toddlers (0-3 years old), preschoolers and elementary (4-11 years old), teens, and even adults too! Parents are encouraged to participate along with their kids.

Be part of the many programs happening this summer. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org for details. Summer program sign-ups begin on May 20 and spaces for programs will fill up fast!

Estes Valley Library Summer Reading Program is sponsored by Estes Valley Library Friends and Foundation.

Friday, May 27, 2016

ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

The Tradition Continues On behalf of the Estes Park Woman’s provided physical as well as aesthetic Club, club president Connie Phipps rewarmth. The current library’s fireplace cently gave a corner on the check for first floor is dedi$7,500 to Claucated to Woman’s dine Perrault, Club for its pioEstes Valley Lineering efforts to brary’s Direcimprove the cultor, to pay for a tural life of the fireplace to be fledgling comlocated on the munity. second floor And this latest “Quiet Room” addition serves as of Estes Valley a part of the LiPublic Library. brary Friends & This support Foundation Cenfrom Woman’s tennial CamClub continues paign to make a tradition datneeded improveing back to ments to the li1916, when the brary and grow local organizaits endowment. tion started the “We’re delighted library, and to accept this gift was the lifrom Woman’s brary’s sole Estes Park Woman’s Club, club president Connie Club,” said Clausource of sup- Phipp (left) presents a check to Claudine Perrault, dine Perrault, Estes Valley Library’s Director. port for over adding, “It not 60 years. only symbolizes This new fireplace will be the third the long-standing relationship with such feature that the Woman’s Club has Woman’s Club, it helps communicate the donated to the Estes Park Public Library. friendly ambience of our exciting new The 1922 library, which was located in second-floor plans. nearby Bond Park, had a fireplace that

Want To Practice Your English? Come To Our English Conversation Cafe!

The Estes Valley Library is hosting an “English Conversation Café” for English language learners who would like the opportunity to practice conversation with native English speakers. Join us for this free, informal and fun opportunity over a cup of coffee or tea every Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. from

June 22 -August 31 at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park (across from the elementary school). Questions? Contact Leonor Kennell, lkennell@ estesvalleylibrary.org or (970) 5868116, ext. 836.

¿Quieren Practicar Su Inglés?¡ Vengan A Nuestro Café de Conversación en Inglés!

La Biblioteca de Estes Valley ofrecerá un “Café de Conversación en Inglés” para estudiantes del idioma inglés que deseen practicar conversación con hablantes nativos. Reúnanse con nosotros cada miércoles 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. del 22 de junio hasta el 31 de agosto en la iglesia, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700

Brodie Avenue, Estes Park (al otro lado de la calle de la escuela primaria) con una taza de café o té para esta oportunidad informal, divertida y sin costo. ¿Preguntas? Pónganse en contacto con Leonor Kennell, lkennell@ estesvalleylibrary.org o (970) 586-8116, ext. 836.

Thriving Spaces Feng Shui Workshop At The Library Spring is the perfect time to enhance your comfortable places by learning about Feng Shui. Join the Estes Valley Library for Thriving Spaces: An Introduction to Feng Shui with Lorrie Webb Grillo on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

In this introduction to Feng Shui, you will learn how the energy of spaces and things impact our everyday lives. The workshop will teach some tools of the practitioner – the Bagua and the Five Elements – and how to use them to make

changes in your environment based on your desires.

Lorrie Webb Grillo is a certified practitioner of Essential Feng Shui and owner of Thriving Spaces Feng Shui in Denver.

As a graduate of the Western School of Feng Shui, she practices a western cultural interpretation of the ancient principles of Form School Feng Shui.

Registration is required for this workshop and is available on the library calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org

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Our Wonderful World 10th Anniversary Season Begins June 6 Our Wonderful World is the Estes Valley Library’s armchair-travel series spotlighting extraordinary destinations from around the world! Join us as we kick off our 10th anniversary season on Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Park Village Playhouse.

The 10th anniversary of Our Wonderful World would not be possible without the generous contributions of Stan Havlick. Stan has secured entertaining presenters over the years through his Colorado travel adventure connections.

As a part of Our Wonderful World’s kick-off event on Monday, June 6, please join us for cupcakes and coffee to honor Stan and the beginning of the 10th season of this library signature program.

Our first program of the season will feature Gerry Roach and the Central

American Heights. There are seven countries in Central America, or Mezzo America, as aficionados like to call the land connecting North and South America. Each country has its own personality and, of course, its highest peak. Gerry will take you on a tour of the heights and sights of this special and important region. We’ll start in Panama, then travel north through Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and take a peek at Belize. The show has a surprise ending!

This year’s programs will once again be held in the spacious Park Village Playhouse at the National Park Village located at 900 Moraine Avenue, next to the Other Side Restaurant. Each program begins at 7 p.m. and admission is free.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association “Colors” Day Results The EPWGA “game of the day” on Tuesday, May 24, was “Colors.” It’s a game that uses an ABCD team format.

Each team member is assigned a color that coincides to a sticker placed at the bottom of each flagstick. That color determines which team member’s net score will be used for that hole. Six teams were fielded. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all!

The winners were: First Place: Judy Cunningham, Claudia Irwin, Flo Ann Jett, Charlene Hooyer.

Second Place Tie: Marianne Casey, Kathy Bryson, Marilyn Soby, Johanna Gengler.

Second Place Tie: Hulda Bachman, Cindy Minier, Laura Mulder, Nancy Fuller-Micek.

Lake Estes Men’s Golf Club Results Results for 5/23/2016 Winner Score Place Low Net Tournament Dave Cleeland 28.2 1st

Jay Young 29.4 Denny Polosky 30.6 Jerry Sanger 30.6 Frank Celebre 30.7

2nd 3rd Tie 3rd Tie 5th

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Grammy Winning Blues Harmonica Player Returns To Hogabluesa

If you love the blues, you’ll want to head to the Sixth Annual HogaBluesa at The Old Gallery in Allenspark on Sunday, June 12.

“Fans enjoyed the music of harmonica player Jason Ricci and The Bad Kind at the event last year so much, he’s coming back again,” said Marc Kriewaldt, board member of The Old Gallery, a Center for Community and The Arts.

HogaBluesa features the blues concert, Berkshire Pig BBQ and Vegan Pig Out with a crowd-favorite watermelon pig. It takes place on the Weaver Stage behind The Old Gallery from 2-6 p.m., which is located at 14863 Highway 7 in Allenspark, 20 minutes south of Estes Park.

Ricci won the Blues Critic Award for “Harmonica Player of the Year” in 2008 and was nominated for Harmonica Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010.

“We’re honored to have Jason and his band perform again at HogaBluesa,” said Kriewaldt.

All proceeds from the event benefit The Old Gallery.

Tender Belly is providing the Berkshire pig, Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ is providing the side dishes and beer is provided by Oskar Blues. “It’s great that these local business are supporting The Old Gallery by

donating to HogaBluesa. It’s a great example of locals supporting locals!” said Kriewaldt.

“The outdoor stage offers spectacular views of Mount Meeker and provides a unique mountain concert experience with world class music,” Kriewaldt continued.

Tickets are $30 for adults if purchased

by June 11, or $35 at the door, if tickets are still available. Tickets for children 12 and under are $10. Seniors 65 and older and students with a valid Student ID are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theoldgallery.org and www.brownpapertickets.com. They can also be purchased at Distant Harbors and The Old Gallery in Allenspark and Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

The Old Gallery recently completed a renovation project, which is being funded by a $1.2 million Capital Campaign. Additional donations can still be made at www.theoldgallery.org.

ESTES PARK NEWS

The Old Gallery Hosts Yard & Plant Sale, Folk Music Potluck This Saturday May 28

There’s always something going on at The Old Gallery in Allenspark, and this Saturday is no exception. “We’re hosting our annual yard sale, where area residents set up tables to sell their unwanted treasures,” said The Old Gallery Board Member Margie Patterson. “It’s also our plant sale, where you can purchase beautiful hanging baskets that the hummingbirds love.” The sale takes place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. If it should rain, the sale moves to Sunday instead.

The center for community and the arts is also hosting a Potluck, complete with live folk music by Great Blue. “They’ve been performing in the Hudson River Valley with famed groups like the Hudson River Sloop Singers and Walkabout Chorus for more than 30 years,” said Patterson.

Great Blue is comprised of Shirl Lawrence and Steve Kaplan, who have recently relocated to Estes Park. They perform folk favorites by Kate Wolf, Utah Phillips, Pete Seeger abd Woody Guthrie, as well as compelling and origi-

nal home-spun tunes. They’ve performed with renowned folk artists like Kim and Reggie Harris, Joe Crookston, David Amram, Pete Seeger, Sy Kahn, Odetta and Guy Davis.

“Everyone is welcome to attend our potlucks and concerts,” said Patterson.

“We have folks from Estes Park, Ward, Nederland, Boulder and even those just visiting the area while on vacation. It’s a wonderful, relaxed and welcoming environment.”

The show and potluck is from 6-9 p.m. this Saturday. Please bring a dish to share. Suggested donation is $10.00.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

The Old Gallery recently completed a renovation project, which is being funded by a $1.2 million Capital Campaign. Additional donations can still be made at www.theoldgallery.org.

YMCA Of The Rockies Chapel Ministry Summer Workship Fest It’s Summer time and the YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry has a new lineup for their ever popular “Summer Worship Fest.” Most Sunday evenings during the summer, Hyde Chapel at the YMCA of the Rockies above Estes Park will be the venue for free Christian concerts and events which begin at 7 p.m.

Starting off this year’s “2016 Summer Worship Fest,” Sunday June 5, 2016, Randy and Jade Fisher will be the season’s first musical guests. The Fishers, a talented and versatile husband and wife duo embarked on a 50 state musical tour called ‘Awesome Love’ at the first of 2016. So far they have toured

and given concerts in over 25 states.

If you are looking for an acoustic sound with real life lyrics, the Fishers deliver Faith, Family and Stories to audiences of every age group. Everyone is welcome.

Questions can be directed to the YMCA Chapel Office at 970-3341, ext. 1077 or ychapelministry@YMCARockies.org.

Through faith based programs and activities, the YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry seeks to create a culture that is spiritually engaging, safe, and respectful of all.

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Esther JoAnn “Jody” Knudsen Sept. 21, 1938 – April 21, 2016 Esther JoAnn “Jody” Knudsen (nee Riser) was born on September 21, 1938 in Earlham, Iowa to Helen Radakovich Riser and Wilber Thomas Riser. Jody attended school in Winterset High School and Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. During her time at Iowa State, she met her future husband, John. She worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota as an elementary school teacher. On December 29, 1962 she married John Knudsen in Winterset.

Jody was an avid tennis player and served on the Colorado Tennis Association Board of Directors. She was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni and belonged to the P.E.O in Colorado, Chapter IY. Jody divided her time between Estes Park and Winterset and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She passed unexpectedly but peacefully on April 21 while traveling between IA and CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, and three infant sons, (twins) Andrew, Stephen, and Jeffery. Jody is survived by her sons, Mike and wife, Nancy of Raleigh, NC, Eric and wife, Cathy of Leawood, KS; sister Judy and husband Ried Mullin of Franklin, TN; niece Kim

Mullin and friend Greg Boss; nephew Chad Mullin and family of Franklin, TN; brother-in-law Richard and sister-in-law Annette of Pueblo, CO; nephew Kyler and wife Laura Knudsen and family of Ft. Collins, CO and many numerous cousins. Jody has six grandchildren, Spencer, Ellie and Wolt Knudsen of Raleigh, NC and Haley, Tate and Mac Knudsen of Leawood, KS A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for this summer at the First United Methodist Church in Winterset, IA to be followed by a private family interment at Earlham Cemetery in Earlham, IA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be directed to the Colorado Tennis Association Knudsen Scholarship Fund, Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, or Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Disaster Relief Fund in member of Jody Riser Knudsen. Share a memory, share a photo, sign the online guestbook, or express your condolences at www.Never-Gone.com/ Memorials/JodyKnudsen

Dorothy Norman In loving memory of Dorothy Evelyn Norman, March 16, 1940-May 18, 2016.

Dorothy was born to Harold and Pearl Plue in Denver, in the spring of 1940. She was raised in Edgewater where she made many life-long friends, who have been supportive to her throughout the years.

She married Floyd (Duke) Norman December 11, 1957. They moved to Estes Park in 1972 where they raised their family. Dorothy ran The Land of Odds store for several years which she greatly enjoyed and made many friends. She loved people. She and Duke later moved to the Longmont /Denver area to run an Antique and Auction Gallery. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993.

Dorothy is survived by her four children: Danny, Beth, Tammy and Eric, her

sister Millie Rohrer and brother Gene Plue; Danny’s wife Tammy and their three children: Danny (Little Dan), Joshua and Matthew; Beth’s husband John and their children Sarah and Ba! lys; Tammy’s husband Bob and their children Timothy and Kimberly; Eric’s wife Katie and grand-dog Jack. There are numerous great-grandchildren as well who blessed her life.

Her family was her life, and they were there for her at the end. She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy’s name to Colorado Lutheran Home, 7991 W. 71st Avenue, Arvada, Colorado 80004. Service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

Bob Hamblin Services are pending for Estes Park resident Bob Hamblin who died at the Loveland Good Samaritan Village.

Bob is survived by his wife Joyce, children, and grandchildren. A full obituary will appear in the Estes Park News and service information will be posted at www.allnutt.com when scheduled.

Legal Notice INVITATION TO BID

Sealed Bids will be received by Upper Thompson Sanitation District (Hereinafter referred to as the Owner), at Upper Thompson Sanitation District 2196 Mall Road, P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, CO 80517 Until 2:00 p.m., local time, on June 6, 2016 . Bids may be deposited at the Administration Office, 2196 Mall Road, or mailed to Upper Thompson Sanitation District P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. No faxed or emailed Bids will be accepted. Sealed Bids should be in an envelope labeled “Grey Fox Sewer Improvements.” Bids will be opened and publicly read to all those present.

At said time and place, and promptly thereafter, all bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read to all those present at 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 6, 2016. Vendors submitting Bids are invited, but not required to attend opening. Sole responsibility rests with the vendor to see that their Bid is received on time at the stated location. No Bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated and any Bids so received after said time shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. Bids will be received on a price basis as set forth in the Bid Proposal.

The Agreement provides for the construction of Grey Fox Sewer Improvements, Lot 43, Grey Fox Estates, Estes Park, Colorado 80517 hereinafter referred to as the Work.

All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

Copies of the Contract Documents, complete with Drawings and Specifications, may be downloaded at www.ces-ccc.com or procured from Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc., 1692 Big Thompson Ave., Suite 200, Estes Park, CO 80517 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ($25.00) per set after May 20, 2016. (Send an additional $10.00 per set if local mailing is requested).

Checks shall be made payable to Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. The Contract Documents may be examined at: Upper Thompson Sanitation District, 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-4544

Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1692 Big Thompson Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-2458

A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 26, 2016 at the office of Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc., 1692 Big Thompson Ave., Suite 200, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Prospective Bidders are invited to present their questions relative to their Bid at this meeting. Attendance at this meeting is not a requirement for submitting a Bid for the Work.

Bids will be received on a price basis as set forth in the Bid Proposal.

All work must be completed within 30 days after commencement of work with substantial project completion no later than July 30, 2016.

Contract Description: The proposed work for the Grey Fox Sewer Improvements is to include: Repair of approximately 250 linear feet of a small tributary channel and bedding of a sewer main that was eroded out during the 2013 flood event and. Work will include installation of temporary erosion control for construction, re bedding the exposed sewer main, grading, placement of geo fabric and riprap along the drainage channel and placement of erosion control fabric as noted on bid schedule and on plans.

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Employment

Retail - M, Thur, Fri 4-9pm (Occasional additional hrs.)

900 Moraine Ave.

L ane Guest Ranch 12 miles South of Estes Park

Needs:

Estes Park United Methodist Church is looking for an experienced

Sunday Organist.

Needs ability to work well with adults and children. Strong organ playing skills required. Pay up to $75 per Sunday. Submit resume with exp., educ., & training to: EPUMC 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Waitstaff Dishwashers Housekeepers Kids Counsellors Salaries: 12 per mo. & up, plus accomodations & meals

Call Paul at 303-747-2176 for details

If you would like the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, experience more than just a job and have compassion for the elderly – apply and see what we are all about. We have different opportunities that will give you the opportunity to use your gifts and talents.

When you work in the field of senior care, you have the chance to touch people’s lives and develop meaningful relationships. Working at Good Samaritan is more than just a job: -It’s a chance to experience the importance of being needed; -It’s the deep satisfaction of serving others; -It’s part of being a family that is committed to your personal and professional success.

Most of all, it’s an opportunity to make a difference in your own life as you work with people who have so much to share – stories, laughter and wisdom.

UNIVERSAL WORKER MEDICATION AIDE (1 position) Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents in assisted living. This person is responsible for day to day care needs for the elderly and may include distribution of medications. Housekeeping and working with the dietary staff are also expected.

• Caring for residents needing a little extra help completing daily tasks • Seeking individuals that want to go above and beyond to make everyday a special day.

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train interdepartmentally • Ability to obtain QMAP certification after hire • Ability to obtain First Aid certification after hire • Willingness to work all shifts; days, evenings and nights and weekends • No previous experience required, willing to train the right individual Hours: There is one (1) position classified as full time, a minimum of 30 hours weekly Benefits: paid time off, health insurance, life insurance 403b after qualifying period Training: Two weeks of paid training will be provided.

Wage:Starting wage for these positions is $11.50 per hour with differentials available for evenings, nights and weekend work.

DINING ASSISTANT (2 positions) Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents at the Good Samaritan Village. Preparing, serving and cleaning duties are expected for this position.

• Food preparation, dishwashing, taking orders and serving meals in a dining room setting • Cleaning the dining room and kitchen areas.

• A job description is available for these positions for review online.

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train in other departments • No previous experience required, willing to train the right individual Hours: There are two (2) positions classified as full time, a minimum of 40 hours weekly.

Benefits: Paid time off, health, dental and life Training: Two weeks of paid on-the-job training will be provided.

Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.50 per hour $500.00 sign on bonus, will be discussed in interview To Apply for any of the positions: Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com. A full job description available for review on-line Job posted 5/20/2016 and closes 6/3/ 2016 All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE/VA/M/F/D

Employment

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates seeking full or part time counselor.

Send, email or fax resume ESTES VALLEY CRISIS ADVOCATES P.O. Box 1287 Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone 970-577-9781 Fax 866-295-3597

director@estesvalleyvictimadvocates.org

Romantic Riversong B&B

Breakfast server / Housekeeper Private lodging that’s just big enough for one is included. Open to a detailed, high energy person who would enjoy serving breakfast each morning and cleaning our 10 beautiful guest rooms.

Email riversong@mac.com

in Pinewood is looking for Kitchen Help in a busy environment.

Pay DOE +Tips if interested please 303-823-2324 cocherryco@hotmail.com or stop in at 12311 N. Saint Vrain Drive.

Administrative Assistant

(Part-time, year-round, approx. 20 hours/week) Join our awesome team in a fun work environment with Rec District perks!

Requirements include general administrative duties; functions as receptionist for the Administration Office providing customer service: phones, reception, mail, correspondence, meeting coordination, website postings, and assisting locals and visitors.

Salary range $13.00-$17.50/hour (DOE/DOQ) Go to www.evrpd.com/district-information/job-openings for position descriptions and application instructions. Email HR@evrpd.com for assistance.

EVRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment ~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort

Housekeeping

P/T

Strip & Prepper

P/T

Seasonal Ground Maintenance

Looking for

Retail Position

FT or PT Evenings, weekends, holidays a must.

Apply in person at 160 W. Elkhorn or call 970-586-8829

Mountain Munchies is hiring COOKS and CASHIERS

for the 2016 summer season.

Bonus will be paid to employees who complete the summer. Line cooks $12 to $15 /hr Cashiers $8.75 to $11.50 /hr.

Please call 970-577-0555

HOUSEKEEPING POSITIONS: Clean rooms, laundry and occasional light grounds work.

ROOM PREP POSITIONS: Work with both housekeeping and maintenance staff to prepare rooms for cleaning, assist maintenance staff with grounds work and minor room repairs.

FRONT DESK POSITION: Customer service people needed for reservations, guest check-in, quality assurance checks. Good language skills and computer literacy required.

MAINTENANCE POSITION: Basic knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electric, heating, drywall.

Hot tub knowledge a plus.

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

Employment

For Bare Feet NEEDS YOU

Full Time and Part Time Seasonal Sales Associates Down Town Gift Shop Retail Experience a plus TO $12/hr Apply in person at FOR BARE FEET 126 East Elkhorn Ave

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

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Do you have a CDL with “P” endorsement?

Or are eligible for one?

We need Part-Time Drivers!

Weddings & Tours To apply please call 970-481-8531

NOW HIRING FRONT DESK :

Computer, Phone, and People Skills, Cheerful, Mature, Friendly Attitude, able to Multi Task & Strong English Skills.

No smoking work environment

• Full Time Year Round (help with weddings/groups) • Part Time Seasonal Position Available.

May through Oct. Able to Work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.

Email Cover Letter & Resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

Applicant apply at: www.safeway.com/careers

The Village Store Now Hiring

Sales Associate Apparel, Gifts and Jewelry Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave.

Front Desk starts at $11/hr

Year Round – Flexible Hours Diamond Resorts International®

The Historic Crags Lodge

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Housekeeping

(Full Time / Seasonal)

Front Desk Guest Service (Full Time / Year Round)

Maintenance Technician 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

(Full Time / Seasonal)

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

970-577-7517

Now Hiring For:

Cook • Dishwasher • Fairgrounds Concessions • Fairgrounds Manager • Houseman • Night Laundry

101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Is now hiring Housekeeping starts at $10.50/hr

How to apply : Please pick-up an application at Trendz at the Park, 100 East Elkhorn, Ave. Stor e hour s: 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday email wfisher@foreverresorts.com for more information Forever Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Forever Resorts is a Drug Free Work Place and does pre-employment drug screening.

Now Hiring for:

Checker $9.13 -$17.56 per hour Deli Clerk $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Bakery Clerk $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Cake Decorator $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Fresh Cuts $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Fuel Clerk $8.39 - $12.71 Pharmacy Tech $9.13 to start based on experience

Now Hir ing: Retail Sales Associates

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Engineering/Maintenance Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

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

Now hiring for: Front Desk Position Murphy’s River Lodge looking for outgoing person to answer phones, book reservations & provide positive experiences for our guests.

Call 970-480-5081, ask for Annette.

Housing is a possibility.

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

Communications Center Manager Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Events Maintenance Worker (Part-time Temporary Position) Special Events Division Hiring Range $15.64 per hour Close Date: May 27, 2016

Streets Maintenance Worker (Full-time Temporary Position) Public Works / Streets Division Hiring Range $16.07 per hour Close Date: Open Until Filled

(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 Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 27-Sep 24 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance (general street maint., asphalt & curb repair, painting, drainage & sign installation) Fairgrounds Events Maintenance (construction, equestrian, janitorial, customer service, facility maintenance) Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions 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.

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Scratch Deli is now accepting applications for Kitchen Staff.

Apply in person at 911 Moraine Ave. Range Property Management looking for

Housekeepers

for Vacation Home Rentals call Teresa for more info at 586-7626

Baby-sitter/nanny

to watch our 2 year old daughter in our home Mon-Th. Will discuss job requirements and pay at interview. References required.

Looking to start beginning of June. If you are home on school break, this might be a perfect opportunity for you!

Please call Gloria 207.651.9674

HELP WANTED – DEPENDABLE PERSON FOR PART TIME LAUNDRY ATTENDANT. STOP BY VILLAGE LAUNDRY TO PICK UP APPLICATION OR EMAIL RESUME’ TO VILLAGELAUNDRY1@GMAIL.COM.

Now Hiring Wait, Host Staff, Line Cooks, Dishwasher & Bussers

Apply in person The Other Side Restaurant 900 Moraine Ave.– 970-586-2171

Now Hiring!

Our Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing amazing customer service while selling the highest-quality candy and ice cream. This position requires enthusiasm, efficiency, and proficiency in the English language.

Full time positions available; Seasonal and Year-Round.

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

Employment

Front Desk Position

Seasonal – May – mid-October Some evenings, weekends and holidays required Competitive wages with guaranteed bonus program No smoking work environment Alpine Trail Ridge Inn 927 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 Email alpine@alpinetrailridgeinn.com Or call for interview – 970-586-4585 Estes Park United Methodist Church is looking for an experienced

Sunday Organist.

Needs ability to work well with adults and children. Strong organ playing skills required. Pay up to $75 per Sunday. Submit resume with exp., educ., & training to: EPUMC 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Job Title: General Maintenance Pay Program: Classified, Non-exempt, 230 day contract Prepared/Revised: April 2016 Salary Range: $16.12 - $18.24/hr. depending on experience

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Only online applications are accepted.

Position open until filled.

See full job description at https://phl.applitrack.com/ estesschools/onlineapp/ Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Admissions Specialist Full Time position, Thursday through Sunday, 10 hour shifts. Assist with the pro cessing of all pertinent information on admissions requests to schedule admissions.

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and CAC I certification.

Part Time Transitional Living Relief House Manager Oversee general operations of a residential program providing transitional care of residents recovering from substance use disorders. Candidates will provide transportation and ensure safety of all clients. PT Relieves FT House Manger and Requires 2 overnights per week. Must possess valid Colorado Driver License. Experience with the Recovery Community a plus.

Full time Night Health Center Assistant 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts per week to include some holidays and every other weekend as scheduled.

Full time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experience in housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driver’s license. Full and Occasional positions open. Year round employment.

Full Time, Maintenance Team Member Full time, Hours are 2:30pm. to 1:00 a.m.

Must have maintenance experience, Colorado driver’s license & be very dependable. Year round with benefits package.

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

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

Now Hiring

All Positions

Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave. 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 Eleni Bergquist for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Is now hiring Housekeeping starts at $10.50/hr Front Desk starts at $11/hr

Year Round – Flexible Hours Diamond Resorts International®

The Historic Crags Lodge

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment

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

Prospect Park Living Center Registered Nurse or LPN – PRN Certified Nurse Assistant – Full Time Unit Coordinator – Full Time Nursing Home Administrator – Full Time Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technologist – Full Time and PRN

New Life Center Registered Nurse (OB) – Full Time Estes Park Medical Group Patient Services Representative – Full Time and PRN Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician - PRN EMS EMT - IV – PRN

Med/Surg Department Certified Nurse Assistant – Full Time and PRN

Nursing Administration House Supervisor RN – FT and PRN Patient Financial Services Financial Counselor - FT

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

Employment

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Seasonal FT

Human Resource HR Representative - FT

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Adult Looking for a

Piano Teacher

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call 303-818-0517

Clerk/Stock Person Year round/Part time

Inquire within at 900 Moraine Ave.

Now Hiring: -Waitstaff -Bussers -Host/Hostess Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Colorado Life Magazine is seeking a part-time accounts receivable clerk.

Must have experience in accounting and be able to work hours within an 8-5 M-F schedule. Email resume, letter of interest, and references to: angela@coloradolifemagazine.com

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.

SERVICES

RENTALS

RENTALS

Cabins

RVs

Artist/Writer vacation rental. Older 1 BDR cabin on 2 acres w/horses.

Close to NP & town. 30 day min, N/S, N/P. Best for 1 or 2 seniors. Application & references req. 970-5770509

2002 Aljo 5th Wheel; 30ft; Triple bunk; Queen Master & pull out; Generac Generator-100 hrs.$11,500. 970577-1696.

RENTALS Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

Pet Care

Trailers/Campers

2015 ALINER RANGER 12. Off road package. dormer, all amenities, Large 1BD 3/4BA $950 w/ rarely used. $13,000. 970util, pets 970-577-0465 586-9121

Duplexes

Commercial Rentals

Misc.

Restaurant & Deli cPap for sale! Respironic spaces for lease. Fully Air Sense 10- complete equipped with drive with accessories except through. High traffic area. face mask and straps.

Term negotiable.

Must take it to certified Call Eric at Anderson Recompany with prescription alty&Mgt. 970-586-2950 to set up and get mask.

River Front Office space $450.00 Call: 970-846970-586-1700 2741

THE OLD CHURCH SHOPS Main Floor shop spaces and Third floor office spaces available for the 2016 season call 970-586-5860

Room/Roommate Roommate wanted for nice home in Estes Park.

970-586-5068

SERVICES Home Repair/Service

Compassionate Pet Care Provider. Certified pet first aid instructor, bonded and insured, providing top care and walks for your pets daily or occasionally. Over 20 years professional experience. Renee, 970-2326231.

HOUSEHOLD Furniture FOR SALE: cabin style sofa, loveseat, chair - good condition, photos available ($100); Whirlpool refrigerator ($30). Buyer pick up in Little Valley. If interested, please call 303-929-5144.

Appliances

Jess Bogener has 10 4 Piece Sectional. Very years’ experience with deNice green. Must see. Exsigning & constructing cellent condition 3 years Trucks decks, walls, fences, landold. Round Ethan Allen scaping & remodeling jobs.

Table with 5 chairs & 2 1989 Ford F150 XLT Lar- 970-586-2760 (leave mesextra leafs. Retro door winiat, 4WD, Long bed, 182K, sage with River Rock Cotdow covering. Best Offer Starts and Runs tages for a quick call-back) for all. 970-586-2276 well, Clean inside.

Some rust and oil leaks. $1200 obo.

303 823 6029 Pinewood Springs

TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSEHOLD

Homes For Sale:Beautiful double wide, #1084, in a 55+ park in Apache Junction, Az.3Bd.2 Ba.W/D,china hutch,new dish washer Call Kelli @623-332-8441 AZNestfinders @gmail.com Older Ranch Home in Estes Park. 2br and 2 ba. 45 min from Boulder. $225,000.

Steve @ 303 263-0923

Cute, quiet 2BR 1BA condo on 2nd Fl, with deck overlooking open space, gas FP, w/d in bldg. $194500.

Call 970-577-9159 to schedule showing

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Condos/Townhomes Condo For Sale 2 Level, 2 bd, 1.5 ba.

View of Longs Peak 1116 sq ft.

510 Grand Estates, Unit M. $239,000 call 907-414-9920 (yes its 907)

SALES

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REAL ESTATE Large Garage Sale Friday May 27th & Sat May 28th. 8-4. 630 Whispering Pines Dr. Furniture, Household items, something for all

Saturday, 8-12 823 University Drive.(S.St Vrain to Morgan, Morgan to University) Rockers, dining chairs, recliners, wheel barrow, small patio, table, car jack, metal shelving, saw horses, trailer steps.

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

Garage Sales Garage Sale Rain or Shine. Housewares & furniture.

1535 Raven Circle Friday & Saturday may 27 & 28 9-1

Legal Notices

Request for Proposal - Senior Center Food Services The Town of Estes Park has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2017 Senior Center food services contract with an option to transition into Senior Center food services within the voter-approved, to-be-built, Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC).

A copy of the RFP is available online at www.estes.org/rfp or at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Questions should be directed to Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager, lmitchell@estes.org, (970) 577-3765.

Proposal deadline: Friday, June 17, 2016 - 2:00 pm, Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, Estes Park, CO 80517

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523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-3333 | 800-401-7750 Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Mindy Stone Office Coordinator Ellen Benes Client Liaison Brad Barnett Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780 Jeremy Collinet Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850

Julia Daley Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319

Welcome to Thunder Mountain

Judy Nystrom GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom Mike Richardson GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619

Fine Mountain Living Awaits…

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Experience expansive snow capped Mummy Range views from every window. Located in a quiet, end-ofroad neighborhood w/ city utilities.

This 4BR/4BA, 3,374sf home offers main level master suite, kitchen, dining &great room. Upper & lower level each offer additional bedrooms, bath, and living areas. Many upgrades & updates, walking distance to both National Park and National Forest. $815,000 2716 Nimbus Drive

One of the best locations at Park River West, w/ river views from nearly every room. Immaculate 3 bed/ 2.5bath w/ wood flooring on main level, river rock fireplace, granite counters, Mission-style cabinetry & luxurious master suite. Deck overlooks the park-like setting. 2-guest rooms plus loft & full bath upstairs. Like new & never rented. Most furniture & furnishings included! $549,500 668 Park River Place

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Bring the Outdoors In • 4 bedroom / 3 Bath • Beautiful windows for Natural Light • Spacious Living Area • Master Suite Opens to Deck • 2-car Attached Garage $515,000 552 Alpine Drive

10 Acres – In Town • View Longs Peak & Continental Divide • Privacy Among Rock and Forest • Trails Lead into RMNP • Existing Well & Electric • 1 mile to Downtown $275,000

Riverfront Property/ 300 Acres • Perfect for a new Home/Business • Longs Peak Views • River Frontage • National Forest Access on 3- sides • Hiking/Camping/Biking/ Climbing $1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

Pristine Condo at Black Canyon • Luxurious Master Suite • Private Patio • Great Room w/ Fireplace • Spectacular Views • Close to Hiking, Shopping & Dining $239,000 800 MacGregor C-1

Quiet & Close to Town • 3.43 Acres in Hillcrest Estates • Level lot & Easy Building Site • Existing Well • Natural Gas Available • 360 Degree Mountain Views $325,000 1830 Stonegate Drive

Investment Property • 4 residential/ 3 commercial spaces • Strong anchor tenant • Plenty of parking • Fully leased • Extensive updating completed ’14-‘15 $1,095,000 386 West Riverside Drive

Downtown Commercial Office • 4 Offices plus Reception Area • Professionally Decorated • Handicap Accessible • Public Parking Across the Street • Overlooks Scenic Riverwalk $222,000 356 E Elkhorn #10

2.34 Acres of Privacy, Views & Trees • 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

Explore all of Estes Park at www.FirstColoradoRealty.com