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Mama Great Horned Owl watches over one of her two owlets in their nest on a rocky perch.

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EVWC Recognizes Generous Volunteer & Donor Support

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The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition thanks everyone who supported EVWC with volunteer hours or donations during April’s Earth Day, Mountain Fest and duck adoptions for the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race!

Throughout April, EVWC held three debris clean-up events along Fish Creek, which removed multiple pick-up loads of trash. Over 20 volunteers and residents helped EVWC to support and improve the health of our Valley’s forests, wildlife, and waters.

The Earth Day and Mountain Fest events would not have been possible without many contributors and participants. EVWC recognizes the amazing weekend volunteers and the Rock Inn for enabling our volunteers to enjoy live music, free appetizers, and beverages! We also thank Kind Coffee, Snowy Peaks Winery, YMCA, ACE Hardware, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Park Supply, Estes Park Lumber, True Value, Notch Top Café, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Sergeant Peppers Music and Video, and The Warming House for the items donated to the drawing.

A special thank you to the EP High School for use of their parking lot, the Sunrise Rotary for taking the recycling, the Community Center for water, and the EP News for advertising our event.

To learn more, see www.EVWatershed.org.

Enjoy Exciting Activities And A Free Lunch At Annual Safety Fair May 19 Kids and adults are invited to the annual Estes Park Public Safety Fair Saturday, May 19, sponsored by the Estes Park Police Department. This fun, family event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Complex, at 1125 Rooftop Way. Estes Park Police Officers will be serving free hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks and beverages donated by local businesses, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For the 2018 Safety Fair, more than 20 regional public safety agencies will con-

can register to win one of four bikes to be given away at 1 p.m.

Police Chief Wes Kufeld stated “The Safety Fair has been a collaborative effort over the years to provide education to our citizens about the many services available in the Estes Valley.

We are thankful to all of the volunteers, contributors and partnering agencies who make this event happen.”

Donations are provided by Salud, Walmart North Loveland Store #1008, Reel Mountain Theater, Chippers Lanes, Estes Park Rent All, Ice Man, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, Safeway, El Mex-Kal Family Mexican and McDonald’s. For more information or to make a donation to the Safety Fair, please call Officer Curtis Plassmeyer, event coordinator, at 970-577-3822.

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verge on Estes Park, bringing equipment and apparatus ranging from a bomb robot to medical evacuation helicopters, dive rescue apparatus and more. Agencies currently signed up to participate include the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park and Larimer County Sheriff.

Local businesses have generously donated door prizes, including movie tickets, bowling games, and more. Children

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Town And Contractors Begin Installation Of Dynamic Message Signs

The Town of Estes Park and its contractor, Sturgeon Electric, will begin installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) May 7. Work is scheduled to be completed

by May 25, 2018, weather permitting. Four DMS will be installed in three locations -one on Big Thompson Avenue/U.S. 34 near Summit Drive facing westbound traffic, one on St. Vrain Avenue/U.S. 36 between 4th Street and Community Drive facing westbound traffic, and two on St. Vrain Avenue/U.S. 36 at the entrance driveway to the transit facility parking structure with one facing each direction of traffic. Construction will be in the roadside area adjacent to the pavement and is not expected to result in any lane closures. Traffic control signage, barrels, and cones will be present to identify the three work zones. Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling past these areas.

The Town of Estes Park received grants totaling approximately $136,000 through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program by the Upper Front Range Regional Planning Commission and the Colorado Depart-

ment of Transportation. With a local match from the Town of approximately $98,000, the grants will fund the purchase and installation of the four permanent electronic messaging signs on U.S. 34 and U.S. 36 to encourage motorists to take advantage of peripheral parking areas and shuttles before continuing through downtown Estes Park.

The project enhances the Town of Estes Park's efforts, in collaboration with Rocky Mountain National Park, to encourage use of transit while reducing congestion and emissions. The unique partnership between Sturgeon and the Town was developed to control costs. The Town is self-performing some elements of the work to keep expenditures within budgeted values for this project.

For more information, visit www.estes.org/electronicmessagesigns or contact the Public Works Department at 970-577-3587. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe. For more Town news, please visit www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

EVRPD Announces Board Of Directors Election Results Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), the provider of numerous recreational opportunities in Estes Valley, is excited to announce that Jack Holmquist and Scott Dorman are the unofficial winners of the Board of Directors election.

Two of the seats on the recreation district’s Board of Directors will be vacated this month by Ken Czarnowski, Ph.D., and Marie Cenac, D.V.M. Dr. Czarnowski is term-limited after serving a total of almost two decades on the Board, and Dr. Cenac, who just finished a two-year position on the board, was recently elected to the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees.

“We are delighted with our new Board

members,” said Tom Carosello, Executive Director for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. “Ken and Marie will be missed, and we are very grateful for their commitment and dedication to providing a valuable service to the Estes Valley community.”

The election results will be verified on Wednesday, May 16. After confirmation of the results, the new Board members will be sworn in at the next EVRPD Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m.

For additional information about the election or the next Board meeting, contact Tom Carosello at (970) 586-8191.

Junior Election Results Although the turnout was light, our younger population voiced their opinion in the May 8 election for those determining hospital policy and recreation program and events offered locally. Those who did not vote merely indicated a willingness to let others decide.

Whether the home-schooled population did not know about the election or whether they had no opinion is unknown, but, in both district and April Town elections no votes were cast at the library precinct. Still, we believe it is necessary to give every young resident that opportunity.

The EP Schools Precinct chose not to vote in the hospital election, concentrating on the vote for Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District Board Members. In the stu-

dents’ opinion Scott Dorman and Art Messal were overwhelmingly the best men for the job, each pulling over 50% of the votes in a field of five candidates. Final results were: Scott Dorman 52.1%, Art Messal 51.4%, Michelle Highland 39.4%. Doyle Baker 32.4%, Jack Holmquist 29.6%.

The fall program will include several meet and greet opportunities for students to converse with local elected officials as well as candidates for offices at county, state and national levels. Also, we are looking for teenagers who might want to sit on an advisory board to help choose, arrange and publicize events. I can be reached at lwv.yea@gmail.com for details on the fall programs.

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View Interactive Online Version Of Community Spotlight The Town recently mailed our new Community Spotlight report to residents and businesses in the Estes Valley. This report highlights our work and commu-

nity accomplishments. Now there is an interactive version available online!

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To Spray Or Not To Spray?

Protecting against the Mountain Pine Beetle By: Brian Berg, Parks Maintenance Supervisor and ISA Certified Arborist

It's that time of year when those of us with trees have a decision to make...

"Should we spray our trees this year?"

While it is always up to the individual landowner, I'd like to provide some tips that may help you make an informed decision.

Let's look at a little history... The 10 to 15 years before that fateful week in September, 2013, the Estes Valley (and most of Colorado) Brian Berg was going through a rough drought. That drought had a negative effect on our trees and their ability to defend themselves naturally against the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB). Add the huge upswing in overall beetle numbers and we found ourselves in an epidemic. We did what every good landowner would do and we tried to help by spraying our trees. Some of us have been doing it for years and have helped our trees get past a very difficult period. Others have sprayed most of the time, or sprayed only on their really mature trees, which also helped. One only needs to go to the other side of the divide to see that our efforts worked pretty well. However, after that week in September, Mother Nature has been very good to our trees by providing adequate moisture, and we have seen significant growth. So much so, that it is time to consider if we should continue spraying. Yes, snowpack is lower this year and I certainly cannot predict what the weather will bring this summer. But I do know that our trees are stronger than during the drought years, they told me so!

Another question to ask ourselves is, "What has all the years of spraying done to the good bugs that live in our environment?" Well, I don't know the answer to that one, but I can tell you what I have seen. In our valley there has been a big increase in needle scale, which is usually controlled by good bugs, like the lady beetle. I saw Needle Miner take nearly

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of April 29, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 11 calls for

an entire hillside that would normally be controlled by a tiny wasp most of us can't see. The black mold/soot we see on the trunks almost looks like we have a subspecies of Ponderosa Pines here in Estes Park, but is that just the way they are? Nope, there are many good bugs (lady beetles, parasitic wasps and lace wings) that usually keep the aphids (which drop honey dew that causes mold) in check.

The next question is, "Which trees should be sprayed and which ones should we skip altogether?" Again, it is up to you but think about the following thoughts before you decide. The 350-year-old Ponderosa Pine that just had construction tear through its roots, or a lightning strike blow up its top half, might need to be sprayed. The saplings all the way up to the 35-yearold trees in your yard -- maybe not. Or perhaps you have sprayed for 30 years, have a big investment in your trees, and you fear the one year you don't spray they may get hit -- I totally understand that one. Or maybe you live near the park or the forest and you have seen some trees fade due to MPB, so you may want to consider using pheromone packets. If there are other situations you are unsure of, give me a call and I'll see if I can help: 970-577-3783.

The Ponderosa Pines and the MPB have been doing this dance in the Estes Valley for a lot longer than any of us have been around, and trust me, they will continue. MPB is native and it is drawn to the sick and weak trees during drought conditions. In MPB epidemic conditions, all bets are off. At this point we are in neither drought nor epidemic conditions. So, just give it some extra thought before you answer the question, "Should we spray this year?"

For more information, please visit www.estes.org/pinebeetlemitigation, https://csfs.colostate.edu/forest-management/common-forest-insects-diseases/mountain-pine-beetle/ and https://static.colostate.edu/clientfiles/csfs/pdfs/preventive_spraying_mp b2.pdf.

service. This included: Motor vehicle crashes: 0 Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 4 Smoke/odor investigation: 4 Gas Leak: 1 Fires: 1 Illegal Burning: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Estes Park Becomes Newest Colorado Community To Offer CareerWise Modern Youth Apprenticeship Three-Year Apprenticeships Available to Estes Park High School Students in Future Focused Career Pathways; Additional Business Partnerships Sought Estes Park has been selected as a CareerWise Colorado community starting with a cohort in 2019. Estes Park is launching the CareerWise program with business partners offering modern youth apprenticeships in business operations pathways. As more business partners are added, future youth apprenticeship positions are possible in the fields of information technology, healthcare, financial services and advanced manufacturing.

CareerWise modern youth apprenticeship is designed to create education and career options through a rigorous combination of work-based and classroom learning. Recruitment for business partners interested in hiring apprentices will begin immediately, and student recruitment will begin this fall.

CareerWise in Estes Park is being spearheaded by the Estes Park School District R-3, which has received commitments from several local employers to hire high school students as apprentices for a threeyear period. Those employers include Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, The Stanley Hotel and YMCA of the Rockies. The district is also exploring additional career pathway opportunities such as health sciences with local stakeholders, and will encourage future pathway relationships with all Estes Park businesses.

“Modern youth apprenticeship programs are built to address the needs of both today’s students and today’s employers,” said Chuck Scott, a local leader of the program with Estes Park School District R-3.

“These programs draw students from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and provide them with not just a paid apprenticeship and introduction to a meaningful career, but college credits. For students looking to delve in, and earn while they learn, they are ideal stepping off points to college or their careers.”

Local businesses are also beneficiaries of modern youth apprenticeship. “We know this model brings as much benefit to the business as it does to the student, creating new talent pipelines and ROI based on apprentice production,” said Scott. “Ultimately, CareerWise is building a model for community economic development through rigorous work-based learning, and we are happy Estes Park is part of the

program.”

Apprenticeships typically begin in a student’s junior year and continue through a post-graduation year. The three-year commitment ensures a meaningful experience for apprentices as well as businesses. Upon completion, apprentices have the work experience needed to step into good-paying careers, or can apply their newly gained perspectives and college credit they’ve earned toward furthering their education.

CareerWise launched its first cohort in 2017. More than 75 business partners in the Denver metro area, Eagle County, Fort Collins and Grand Junction either already have apprentices onsite or are actively interviewing and hiring young people for the second cohort of apprentices, who will take the first step on their path to career success this summer or fall.

CareerWise has established a Communities Readiness Framework, and offers sample applications and guidelines for communities hoping to implement modern youth apprenticeship.

“Getting the program off the ground in a new community isn’t like flipping a switch—there’s quite a bit of work to be done to align the marketplace,” said Ashley Carter, CareerWise Colorado’s chief strategy officer. “CareerWise is there every step of the way to offer guidance and tools to help ensure success.”

Businesses and students interested in getting involved with modern youth apprenticeship may contact Maren Bosley at Maren_Bosley@estesschools.org, or CareerWise at info@careerwisecolorado.org.

About CareerWise Colorado CareerWise Colorado is building a statewide system of youth apprenticeships that create pathways for students to access high-demand, high-paying careers at leading Colorado companies. Student apprentices work toward high school graduation and earn postsecondary credit, industry credentials or both in their chosen career path. Established by the Business Experiential-Learning (BEL) Commission created

by Gov. John Hickenlooper and chaired by Noel Ginsburg of Intertech Plastics, CareerWise Colorado is launching in school districts in metro Denver, Fort Collins and the Western Slope. 20,000 youth apprentices, or about 10 percent of Colorado students in their last two years of high school, are expected to participate by 2027. More information about CareerWise Colorado is available at www.careerwisecolorado.org.

Interested In Community Sustainability?

ECOLOGICAL-waste disposal, climate response, renewable energy RESILIENT-food, water and sewer. housing and childcare, communication, medical, first responders ECONOMIC-year round economy, diversified income base, transportation, multigenerational population Join us May 16, 2018 at 7 p.m. in Hondius Room, Estes Valley Library Email sustainexp@gmail.com for more information.

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Mother’s Day BRUNCH MENU The Ducks Were Secure, Thanks To The Following Volunteers To The Editor, As Sheriff of the 2018 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race, I would like to extend a message of thanks to all who helped with the success of River Security.

Thank you to Gary, Kirk and Darren at Kirks Fly Shop for their magnanimous donation of the use of waders during the event for our sweeps and finish line crew.

Thank you to the Kingston’s Big Horn Restaurant for the gracious use of their back room for registration.

Thank you to the Hazeltons at the Estes Park News for running our volunteer ads.

Last but not least, thanks to all the volunteers who helped usher the ducks on Fall River from Nicky’s Restaurant to the Wheel Bar. Pied Piper Belle Morris for pacing the Lead Duck Wranglers: Norm Love, the Lovel Family, the Tewinkle Family, the Edy Family, Leif and Heidi Johnson, Rob Rieckhoff,

Ed Acela, Jim Masloski, Mark Mitchel, Charley Dickey, Becky Day, Doug Miller, Paul Dowty, Shai Furman, Bob Pritchett, Paul Harball, Renee Stachnik, Sara Donohoe, Howard & Leanne Lauren, Gary & Lisa McFarlane, Sue Hess, Candy & Charlie Fain, Sally & Lance Palma, Sandra & Dick Life, Roger, John Tessler, Jeanne & John Zukowski, Jim Schritchfield, Tami & Dan Scace, Steve Johnson, Yana & Lubor Manolov, Chris Cotton & family, Rose Bennett, Kathleen Fobell, Dennis Gellhaus, Mike Edwards, Colin Audette, Billy Kort, Dan Byrne, Jack Boatman and Bill Pinkham.

Sweepers: Jordon & Kirby Hazleton, KC Foley, Catherine Oja, Bryon Holmes, Megan Thornburn, David Diaz, Spencer Holmes, Steel Wolf, Derek Vinge, and Boyd Severson.

Thanks again and see you next year!

Sincerely, Gene Oja, DDS, “Sheriff ”

Nonprofit Resource Center Expanding Lending Library Did you know Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) has a lending library of resources available to nonprofit community organizations? Not only will you find books and manuals on nonprofit topics like fundraising, board governance, and organizational best practices, but also physical equipment to help expand your reach in service.

Thanks to local grantors, EPNRC continues to expand the resources available in the lending library of our resource center. Does your organization have challenges around volunteer recruitment and retention? A grant from the Village Thrift Shop will fund Volunteer Matching & Management Software to connect qualified and passionate volunteers to your organization. Sunrise Rotary has generously funded a Nonprofit Presentation Kit that includes a portable projector, screen, Bluetooth speakers, and a

compatible laptop. Many local nonprofits don’t have such equipment which is vital in raising awareness of their mission and services within the community.

Watch for updates on when our new equipment will be ready for check-out!

In addition, EPNRC already has a microphone with speaker, portable chalkboard/flip chart easel, acrylic stands, and brochure holders available for check-out.

EPNRC exists to support and enable all nonprofits in achieving their goals. We are excited to continue building our lending library of shared resources that will serve to enhance and expand the efforts of our hard-working nonprofit community. To learn more and share your ideas for resources, contact Executive Director, Laurie Dale Marshall: director@epnonprofit.org or stop by and explore our resource center.

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Patriots For Peace Fundraising Peace Jam At Masonic Lodge

The Estes Park Patriots for Peace is a transpartisan, inclusive organization part of whose mission is “building a culture of peace at all levels of society.”

Our May meeting will be on Saturday the 12th at the Masonic Lodge from 4-10 p.m., where we will be hosting a “Sweet Peace Jam” as a fundraiser for our scholarship for a high school senior. Doors open for this potluck dinner and concert at 3:30, with a musical invocation on native flute to

open the event.

Some of musical guests slated to play over the course of the evening are Elk Hollow, Great Blue, and Marshall Nastaad, among others. You are invited to bring your instruments, a song of peace, justice, or love of the earth and each other, and join us in “building a culture of peace.” As a family-friendly venue, we request that guests respect the smoke and alcohol-free environment.

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The Wonder Of Butterflies For Estes Valley Gardeners Please join the Estes Park Garden Club on Monday, May 14th, as Richard Bray describes his involvement with the Rocky Mountain Butterfly Project. The program will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Mr. Bray will share some of his slides of butterflies and their park host plants. Local gardeners who wish to attract these pollinators will learn which flowering plants are likely to be most successful.

Mr. Bray led the citizen science inventory and monitoring program from 1995 to 2011, which created over fifteen years

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of butterfly data for Rocky Mountain National Park. Through this effort, the Park's butterfly species list grew from 94 to 140 confirmed species. Volunteers created a database with 78,765 butterfly sightings from 3,796 transect surveys.

Mr. Bray accumulated over 17,000 volunteer hours and received the NPS George and Helen Hartzog Enduring Service Award for the Intermountain Region in 2011.

As always, the Estes Park Garden Club presents these programs for the general interest of our community. We welcome all who are interested, you do not need to be a member to attend one of our programs. Please join us! This program has been organized by Barbara Werner and hosted by Robin Schall.

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Save The Date: Public Meeting To Discuss Preliminary Estes Valley Floodplain Maps May 30

The Town of Estes Park, Larimer County and the Colorado Water Conservation Board invite Estes Valley residents and property owners to attend an open house to learn about new flood risk information provided by the Colorado Hazard Mapping Program (CHAMP) for the Big Thompson River, Fall River, Fish Creek, Black Canyon Creek and Dry Gulch. The meeting takes place Wednesday, May 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at a location to be announced soon.

A presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m. and break-out sessions will follow for each of the five drainage basins, as well as the North Fork of the Big Thompson River (Glen Haven area).

The Colorado Water Conservation Board is the lead agency coordinating the CHAMP Floodplain Mapping Project and will be presenting mapping information. The CHAMP Project provides new or updated flood hazard maps for streams most affected by the 2013 Flood. The draft maps show significant changes in flood risk, particularly for the Fall River corridor and downtown Estes Park. The goal of the project is to equip communities with up-to-date flood risk

information to help make more informed floodplain management decisions resulting in safer, more resilient communities. In the future, the results of the study will be submitted to FEMA as part of an effort to update the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. A representative from the National Flood Insurance Program will attend the May 30 meeting to provide information.

Draft floodplain maps are expected to be available after May 18 on the Larimer County website at www.larimer.org/engineering/floodplains. For more information on the project, visit Colorado Hazard Mapping & Risk MAP Portal at www.coloradohazardmapping.com.

The project team strives to ensure citizens are informed about their flood risk.

For more information on CHAMP and the draft maps, please contact Thuy Patton, CWCB, at thuy.patton@state.co.us or 303-866-3441 ext. 3230. Questions for local officials may be directed to Eric Tracy, Larimer County, at etracy@larimer.org or 970-498-5729, and David Hook, Town of Estes Park, at dhook@estes.org or 970-577-3586.

“The Duck Stops Here” is the motto that Tom Maher has used for the 29 years he has been catching the first duck to cross the finish line in the 30 years of the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race. Great job, Tom!!

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Food Of Love “I love feeding people.

I offer home-made food in a unique setting. I want to provide delicious food to my customers.

Nothing frozen, everything is fresh. ” Liesl Laurenti The Women’s Auxiliary Service (Burma) formed in January 1942 when British and Australian women drove mobile canteens to feed troops of the Burma Command in World War II. They moved through Burma in dangerous conditions, sleeping in bombed out houses or tents with their stores and equipment brought in by air. WAS(B) improvised stoves from old ammunition boxes. They were an important part of the Greatest Generation’s “Forgotten Army. ” Inspired by WAS(B)’s World War II valor, her father’s army service and memories of grandmother’s cooking, Liesl Laurenti planned for a year and last summer launched her mobile provisions food truck RATIONS. After the converted FedEx truck (she named it Betty) underwent significant electrical, plumbing and fire suppression modifications, followed by health and fire inspections, Betty appeared at the Farmers’ Market, The Barrel, Lumpy Ridge Brewery and other venues around the Estes Valley. It was a successful first season. Now, like Swallows returning to Capistrano, RATIONS is back, ready for weddings, rehearsal dinners, festivals and events.

When Betty is done for the day she parks in front of the American Legion Post, which also serves as Liesl’s commissary.

Liesl was born in Grand Junction, grew up in Fort Collins, and majored in biological sciences at UNC Greeley. She moved to Estes Park in 1994 for work at Kent Mountain Adventures, and as well at The Dunraven, until she launched RATIONS, a family affair in which she is assisted by daughter Emma (going to CSU this autumn) and son Marlon.

Her most popular offering is the grilled BMTM sandwich (smoked bacon, muenster cheese, tomato marmalade).

Liesl also serves a “Mostly Meat” vegetable sandwich combining sliced chicken, bacon, pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro and stone mustard. Look for a new menu offering this season: TRat (Tray rations). Patrons have been effusive with praise: “Finally ate at Roaming Rations today!

Had the BMTM and Mostly Meat. Man

oh Man the only thing was the beer! (Was on lunch break from work) What a ridiculous amount of amazing flavor, I am so impressed with everything you've pulled out of your brain!! So glad I finally know what all the hubbub is about! I will definitely be back! ” “Best grilled vege sandwich I've ever had!

Can't wait to try another sandwich.”

“Wow. Just had the breakfast burrito and it's incredible. Just the right amount of heat in it from the peppers combined with the salty, subtle flavor of the bacon. Delicious. And filling, too!”

“Amazing grilled cheese sandwiches, must try if ever in Estes park. Tomato marmalade is absolutely awesome! I had the BMTM deliciousness lol if that's word. ” Environmentally conscious Liesl uses compostable eco-products and composts vegetable scraps. “I try to do what I can. I recycle plastic bags and cans. After every event I drain grease and take oil to The Dunraven. To be in the business-owner group is very rewarding, and I’m part of a great group of women. It’s pretty cool. And I love being in this community; it’s pretty special to be part of the fabric of Estes Park. ” Her work is physically demanding, and while it is a challenge to balance business and family life, “I love feeding people. I love having parties. I did Thanksgiving for twenty-five people last year. Betty gives me flexibility—I don’t HAVE to be open” (for example, Liesl will be at her 30th high school reunion over July fourth weekend instead of working.

Look for Liesl and RATIONS this weekend at the Mountain Music Festival; her regular schedule includes The Barrel on Tuesdays, and Lumpy Ridge Brewery on Thursdays and Sundays. In addition to various weddings and rehearsal dinners, Liesl will be at Comicon and the SnowyGrass Bluegrass Festival in July, and at Pumpkins and Pilsners in Bond Park in October.

Don’t you feel better knowing this entrepreneurial woman is daily adding value and quality to the Estes Valley? Her work (and our support of her yummy food) underscores why we live in a great community. Estes Park needs even more like Liesl Laurenti.

Next column: Band of Sisters and Brothers Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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FAITH 4 Number of full-time Chaplains

$93,960 Pastor Getaways Lodging Assistance

$12,400 Ministry Counseling Scholarship dollars awarded to two staff members

ESTES PARK CENTER 12,500

Worship Service Attendees

350 Pastoral Care Hours

24,000 Pounds of food donated

SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH 2,045 Worship Service Attendees

COMMUNITY LODGING & SERVICES $95,000 Value of lodging and services for local non-profits

ESTES PARK $20,000 Cost to host annual National Philanthropy Day gathering at Estes Park Center

GRANBY 450 Veterans and guests hosted at annual Veterans Day breakfast at Snow Mountain Ranch

ALICE TRAINING 2,316 Number of staff, and Larimer County and Grand County members who attended ALICE Violent Intruder Training

FAMILY

YOUTH

$54,572

DAY CAMP

$139,200

Value of scholarships awarded to 54 campers

$15,500

CAMP CHIEF OURAY 200

Adam’s Camp Lodging Assistance Military Getaways Lodging Assistance Value of donated family memberships

$3,652

GRACE-respite for families of children battling cancer

$95,402 Value of discounted stays through Project Sanctuary for veterans experiencing PTSD

$50,820 Value of lodging gift certificates donated to non-profits for fundraising

$37,020

Number of campers awarded full/partial scholarships

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 8,837

Number of students who attended Outdoor Education from 133 schools in five states

550

Number of Outdoor students receiving partial program scholarships

$20,058

STAFF 2,700

Employees and volunteers who contributed to the local economies

160

Staff hours donated for volunteer hurricane relief in Texas

360

Staff hours donated on mission trip to the Sioux YMCA in South Dakota

$7,000

Ruesch/Garris scholarship dollars awarded to 14 staff members

STAFF FOR KIDS $57,447

Amount of staff donations for Day Camp and Camp Chief Ouray scholarships

Value of Foster the Future lodging donations to foster family getaways

2017 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES COMMUNITY IMPACT YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We are a charitable and faith-based organization committed to our communities, locally and nationwide. We value and appreciate our local relationships, and commit to positive-impact partnerships.

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Wow, I have just returned for 2 ½ weeks in the British Isles. I went with my travel companion, Lorie and we had a wonderful time. It was fun to see new sights and some old ones that Caliste and I had visited 17 years ago. I will tell you one thing, not only have things changed but it sure has gotten a lot more expensive.

We went to Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and parts of England ending in London to see Churchill’s war rooms and the Tower of London. If only I could have just one of those diamonds in the royal crown!

We were so looking forward to having tea with scones and clotted cream. We finally found a couple of restaurants in Barton on the Water, a lovely little village in England, serving cream tea. Cream tea means tea served with scones and a side of clotted cream.

A friend of mine, Susie L., gave me a wonderful recipe for scones and I have researched how to make my own clotted cream.

Tea Scones Makes 12-16 Pre-heat oven 450 degrees 2 cups flour ½ tsp. salt 2 ½ tsp. baking powder ¼ cup sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon Combine all above With pastry blender cut in: 1/3 cup butter. Add ½ cup raisins or currents Lightly beat one egg and enough milk (cream, opt.) to equal 2/3 cup liquid.

Add to dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork until dough holds together.

Gather dough together and knead on a lightly floured surface about 12 times.

Roll out to about ¼ inch thick and cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Place on unfloured baking sheet and bake 12 minutes or a little longer until beautifully browned. Top with a lemon glaze if desired. Serve with butter or clotted cream and jam.

Clotted Cream Pre-heat oven to 180 F 2 cups heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized! Best we can do here is whipping cream) Place cream in a shallow casserole or baking dish. Cream should come up only 1-2 inches, you want lots of surface Place in oven for 12 hours, go to bed!

Remove from oven and cool then cover and place in refrigerator for at least eight hours.

After the 8 hours, remove from refrigerator and gently skim the thicken top cream from surface. Viola, you have clotted cream. The remaining liquid is great for baking. Stir the clotted cream to obtain a smooth texture and store in refrigerator for at least a week. But it won’t last that long once you have tasted it.

When I returned home, Marie had Sunshine waiting for me here at home.

She has not left my side since I got back.

With this lovely weather Sunshine and I have resumed our walks by the lake. I have yet to make the entire lake, but we get in about 2-2 ½ miles. And it was a good thing that I am accustomed to walking because we really walked our legs off on our trip.

My email is: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appetite

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Estes Park Mountain Music Festival This Saturday, May 12 The Estes Park Mountain Music Festival is an annual musical extravaganza featuring national and local bands and fun for everyone! The festival is an all day event with great music, food and beverages, vendors and family friendly activities and takes place this Saturday, May 12 at the Estes Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park.

Hours of the event are 12:00-9:30 p.m.

Schedule 11:30 a.m. Doors open 12:00-1:00 p.m.-Great Blue 1:20-2:20 p.m.-Monocle Band 2:40-3:40 p.m.-Banshee Tree 4:00-5:00 p.m.-Chain Station 5:20-6:20 p.m.-Heavy Beauty 6:40-7:40 p.m.- Gasoline Lollipops 8:00-9:30 p.m.-Trout Steak Revival The Estes Park Mountain Music Festival is a benefit for the Estes Park School District music programs. These consist of elementary general music, the middle and high school choirs, and the middle and high school bands, including the 2015, 2016, and 2017 1A State Marching Band Champions!

Our goal is to raise funds to ensure

these programs can continue to excel and make the arts a key part of our students' education. All proceeds will go toward new instruments, new music, additional opportunities to learn and perform, and the ability to pay professionals to come work with our students.

We are also working to bridge the gap between the educational and professional sides of the music scene. We hope to expose students to the real world of music outside their band or choir classrooms. The Estes Park School District is partnering with the Estes Arts District to create a supportive environment for music and the arts in Estes Park.

If you cannot attend but would like to help our cause, you can donate to the Estes Park School District music programs by emailing estesparkmountainmusicfestival@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Tickets are available in the Estes Park High School front office or you may purchase online at www.epmmf.org.

Tickets are $30 each, kids 12 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Estes Park Schools music programs.

Don’t miss this great event!

Partners Says “Thank You!” To The Editor: Partners Mentoring Youth would like to thank the following organizations for the grant awards received to date for 2018: Town of Estes Park, The Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, Families for Estes , The Village Thrift Shop and the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary.

It is with the support of organizations like these that allows us to continue to

support the youth living in the Estes Valley in our mentoring programs.

Partners Mentoring Youth will also benefit from the Benefit Bag Sale at the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Mark your calendars for this day, and plan to shop!

Best regards, Kathy Whitacre

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Native Greenback Cutthroat Recovery Update Join Alpine Anglers for a local update on fisheries conservation work in Rocky Mountain National Park and throughout Colorado. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the American Legion located at 850 N. St. Vrain Ave in Estes Park, CO. The event will begin with a social hour from 6-7 p.m. with drinks available at the American Legion Bar. Take this time to enjoy the company of like-minded fisheries conservationists and fellow fisher-people.

At 7:00 p.m., the program will begin. Our two speakers for the evening are Chris Kennedy, fisheries biologist for the USFWS in Rocky Mountain National Park, and Dr. James J. Roberts, fisheries biologist for the USGS. Chris Kennedy will speak about upcoming projects in Rocky Mountain National Park and updates on the Greenback Cutthroat Trout restoration work.

Dr. James J. Roberts will present his talk “Climate Change and Cutthroat Trout Conservation in the Southern Rockies.” The abstract for Dr. Robert’s talks is included below: Abstract: Mountain streams and lakes

are important refuge habitats for native fishes and are influenced by climate change through shifting thermal and hydrological regimes. Cutthroat Trout (CT; Oncorhynchus clarkii) in the southern Rocky Mountains (SRM) inhabit small fractions of their historic ranges and current populations are found in fragments of habitat in mountain streams and lakes. Therefore, a cornerstone of CT conservation strategies involves increasing the connectivity of stream and lake habitats (via increased stream length or habitat area) to provide greater habitat heterogeneity. However, a tradeoff is that upstream invasion by non-native fishes also threaten persistence of CT, and a management strategy to prevent these invasions are movement barriers that intentionally fragment watersheds.

Throughout the event, there will be silent auction and raffle items ranging from local gift certificates to artwork to outdoor and fishing gear. Proceeds from raffle tickets, silent auction items and event donations will directly support Greenback Cutthroat Trout recovery efforts locally.

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Colorado Rodeo Supports Local Charities

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Mr. Peter Vranjes and Mr. Tony Sigfried of Prestige Dodge accept tokens of appreciation from members of the Colorado Senior Pro Charitable Rodeo Association. Also present is Ms. Katie Wiser representing "Meals on Wheels."

These organizations want to thank Prestige Dodge for its continued support of the Colorado Senior Pro Charity Rodeo held annually in August at the Estes Park Colorado Event Complex.

Through memberships, sponsorships and gate admissions, CSPCRA raises funds to host its charity rodeo. All 2017 proceeds were contributed to local charities such as "Meals on Wheels" in Longmont and "Crossroads Ministries" of Estes Park to assist in bringing nutritional meals to those in need.

CSPCRA is eternally grateful for the support of their sponsors, contestants, rodeo visitors and dedicated members.

The 2018 rodeo will be held on August 11 & 12 in Estes Park, Colorado.

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Mom Deserves the Best

Stanley Home Community Advisory Group Begins Service To Foundation Mission

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The Historic Stanley Home Foundation is pleased to report the completion of its volunteer structure with the initial meeting on April 12th of its Community Advisory Group, which numbers 21 members.

The Foundation, which was formed as a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation in late 2016 has been led by the founding Board of Directors numbering seven members through 2017 and during 2018 have completed the identification of other needed teammates.

In addition to the founding Board of Directors, who are identified on our website, other volunteers and identified supporters through our First 500 list total nearly 325 individuals. Saving the Stanley Home to forever serve as a cultural center for local history education is our common goal.

The Foundation looks forward to the purchase of the home in early 2019 followed by its renovation, preservation and operation as a community resource.

This will be in part accomplished through the efforts of Estes Park citizens who take ownership of this mission to the benefit of future generations of our neighbors and visitors alike.

In addition to our Community Advisory Group, which is listed below, recognition goes out to our Historical Consultants, Dr. Jim Pickering and Kurtis Kelly. Also special thanks to our Volun-

teer Office Staff of Letha Thorn and Jan Shamburg.

Over three dozen docents led tours of the home on the 80517 Celebration Day. Volunteer docents look forward to sharing the fascinating history of F. O. and Flora Stanley and their home and those on the tour clearly were enriched by the experience.

The Foundation has been active as a fellow Estes Park charitable organization through participation in the 80517 Celebration, National Philanthropy Days and the recent Rotary Duck Race. We look forward to continuing service to the community.

Our Community Advisory Group is led by our Honorary Chairs, Bill and Sue Pinkham. Other members of the group are: David and JoAnn Batey, Dave and Loretta Brewer, Curt Buchholtz, Nate and Karen Dick, Charley Dickey, Lisa and Bob Fulton, Stacey Harding, Peggy Lynch, Tara and Phil Moenning, Tony and Diane Palmer, Rod and Sherry Unruh and Thom Widawski.

Please go to www.historicstanleyhome.org and click on the Join Us button to join our team. There is no implied financial commitment to be counted. You may also email us at stanleyhistorichome@gmail.com. Finally please Like Us on Facebook at Facebook.com/historicstanleyhome.

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Center Stage 2018 Gala Recital This Mother’s Day Weekend

2018 marks 20 years of celebrating the art of dance and gymnastics in Estes Park with Center Stage! You are invited to attend the Center Stage School of Dance 2018 Gala Recital this weekend.

All of Estes Park is invited to come out to the Walter G. Ruesch Auditorium, Estes Park Center YMCA of the Rockies to watch over 150 local dancers and gymnasts take to the stage for our endof-the-year Gala Recital. Estes Valley students, ages three through adult, will showcase amazing choreography to fun music with beautiful costumes for you to enjoy. Our gala will showcase dance forms in Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Irish Dance, Ballet, Pointe, Pom and Cheer, Acrobatics and Gymnastics. Ballet Renaissance will once again be opening the Gala with beautiful classical ballet and our competitive

dance teams will be closing the show with their award-winning 2018 routines.

There will be two shows: Friday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at YMCA of the Rockies.

Ticket prices are $10 adults, $5 students, and age four and under are free.

Please help us help Crossroads! We are once again collecting non-perishable and canned food items at our recital to benefit Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park. For every food item you bring to the performance, we will take $1.00 off the price of an admission ticket, up to the entire price of the ticket! Doors open one-hour prior to the start of the shows, and tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, please contact Center Stage at 970-714-0755 or visit our website at www.centerstagedanceestespark.com.

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Yoga Workshop Series On Forearm Balance A four-class series for intermediate yoga practitioners and advanced beginners will focus on developing skill in a challenging pose called Forearm Balance (or Pincha Mayurasana).

While far from being the most advanced pose in yoga, Forearm Balance is certainly challenging, combining the challenges of getting up, composing oneself while upside down, and balancing in an upside-down posture.

It requires flexibility and strength in the shoulders and a certain amount of core strength.

If you are reading this thinking you are afraid to try a pose like Forearm Balance, this series is for you. We have to confront our fears to overcome them, and yoga provides a means of building

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physical courage without putting ourselves at extreme risk.

Russ Nehrig has been teaching yoga for eight years. In addition to offering for-donation classes in his own studio, he works with police and firefighters through a program called Yoga for First Responders and teaches wellness classes for the staff of Estes Park Medical Center.

These classes will be offered on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in a spacious private studio in Little Valley, beginning Saturday, May 12th.

Students are also welcome to join on Saturday, May 19th, as similar material will be covered.

All proceeds from the $5 per class suggested donation will benefit Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS).

To join the series or for more information contact Russ Nehrig at russyoga@gmail.com.

Dances Of Universal Peace May 19

You are invited to join us at Estes Park Yoga on this Saturday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m. for the Dances of Universal Peace.

We will celebrate our one year anniversary of the dances here at the yoga center. This is also an important wedding day across the ocean. Debra will be drumming, and Jyoti and Yusuf will be playing and leading. Spring is arriving in Estes, and we celebrate the earth, “this great ship that we are sailing on through

time and space. Touch the earth, feel your worth, open to the universe.”

“Words are not peace. Thoughts are not peace. Plans are not peace. Peace is fundamental to all faiths. Peace is fullness, all inclusive....and must be experienced.” Samuel L. Lewis, originator of the Dances of Universal Peace.

“Come, come, whoever you are.” The dances are offered by donation; no one is denied joining in these interfaith practices with the repetition of sacred phrases and heartfelt movements. Please bring water, as some of the dances are exuberant. Please refrain from wearing fragrances.

The Dances are held every third Saturday of the month at Estes Park Yoga Park Place Mall, 145 East Elkhorn. Call Linda Bensey at 970-214-7719 for more information.

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Estes Park Jazz Big Band And Village Band To Perform First Summer Concert

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band and Village Band will perform the first concert of their summer season in a combined concert on Sunday, May 13. The free concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Theater.

The Jazz Big Band has been performing for the Estes Park community and its visitors for 26 years while the Village Band has been performing for 36 years.

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

The Jazz Big Band will kick off the concert with a Benny Carter standard, “I’m In The Mood For Swing, ” followed by a Neal Hefti composition, “Cherry Point. ” George Gershwin’s hit “S’ Wonderful” will be performed next, followed by

Williams movie compositions including the Darth Vader theme from “Star Wars,” the theme from “Jaws” and Voldemort’s theme from “Harry Potter.” Moving away from scary music, the band will perform “Dreamsong” by Richard Saucedo, featuring Julie Varilek as piano soloist. A medley of music from “My Fair Lady” is next on the program and will include familiar songs including “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her “Cool Joe, Mean Joe, ” an updated Face, ” “On The Street Where You Live” arrangement of “Killer Joe” by Lisa De and “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

Spain. The jazz group will finish their “They Led My Lord Away” by Adoniram portion of the concert with “The Gordon will be featured next in a new Pineapple Vendor,” an original composiarrangement by Fred Allen. The Village tion by Jazz Big Band pianist Bob Band will conclude the concert with the Latchaw.

Gerardo Metallo composition, “SharpAfter a short intermission to reset the shooters March.” stage, Jeff Klintberg will direct the VilThe Estes Park Jazz Big Band and Estes lage Band, beginning with “Manhattan Park Village Band are community bands Beach March” by John Philip Sousa, folmade up of adult and high school musilowed by Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero.” cians from the Estes Park area as well as Klintberg will conclude his part of the from surrounding communities. New conducting duties with “Festa Espanol,” members are always welcome to perform featuring well-known melodies “La Virwith the band. Rehearsals are on Tuesgen De La Macarena,” “Andalucia” and day evenings in the Estes Park High “Malaguena.”

School bandroom.

Chuck Varilek will next direct the Contact Chuck Varilek at 970-227-8704 band, beginning with “Chillers And for more information about the concert Thrillers,” a collection of scary John or the bands.

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

The Parkinson's Support Group of Estes Park will meet be meeting on May 15th at the Wasson Room on the 2nd Floor of the Estes Valley Library. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 2:00-3:30, at the library. There is an elevator to get to the 2nd floor. We meet for anyone who is living with this progressive neurological condition and for the family, care partners. friends and anyone who wants to learn more about PD. If you have any questions or issues to discuss, please call Linda Hanak at 970-586-9633.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

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 970-685-8756.

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“‘M-O-T-H-E-R’, THE WORD THAT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME!” For most people the words from an old country song herald their feelings. That’s why ‘Mother’s Day’ is the third most celebrated holiday, after only Christmas and Easter. It’s a day that more phone calls are made and more cards are sent than any other except, perhaps, Christmas. And that is as it should be since mothers have had such an impact on each of our lives. It’s a difficult holiday for many people to celebrate…even preachers. Many women do not want attention focused on them and their sacrifice and service, although all of them did sacrifice and serve, most from the time the baby was conceived in the womb, through the first eighteen or more years of their lives. So, while we will say ‘Thanks, Mom’ in this article we will take a ‘light-hearted’ approach to their contributions.

You’ve seen various lists about ‘What I learned from my mom’. While somewhat humorous, they certainly share a lot of truth. Consider ‘Things Moms teach us’: They teach foresight: “Be sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident.” They teach logic: “If you fall out of that tree and break your neck, don’t come crawling to me!” They teach us maturity: “Eat your vegetables, or you’ll never grow up.” They teach us religion: “You’d better pray that that comes out of the carpet!” They teach us about time travel: “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” They teach about contradictions: “Shut your mouth and eat your dinner!” They teach us about contortionism: “Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck?” They teach us about perseverance: “You’re going to sit there until you eat your spinach!” Mothers teach us about genetics: “You’re just like your father!” Mothers teach us about the ‘circle of life’: “I brought you into this world and I can take you out!”

While some of these seem a little negative, most are valid ‘encouragements’. I like something more positive, like one shared years ago in Erma Bombeck’s ‘hypothesis’: “When the good Lord created mothers, He was into His sixth day of overtime, when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.” The Lord replied, “Have you seen the specs for this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; have 180 moveable parts…all replaceable; run on black coffee and leftovers; have a lap that disappears when she stands up; a kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointing love affair; and the three pair of eyes that mothers have to have. One pair sees through closed doors, another in the back of her head sees what she shouldn’t, but what she needs to know, and the one in front that looks at a child when he goofs up and says, ‘I understand and I love you!’, without uttering a word. “I’m so close to creating something like myself…not only can she think, she can reason and lovingly compromise.” Finally, the angel bent over and ran his finger across the cheek of the mother. “There’s a leak,” she announced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much in this model.” “That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s it for?” asked the angel. The Lord replied, “It’s for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride!” You’re a genius!” shouted the angel. With a somber look on His face, the Lord said, “I didn’t put it there!”…But we all know that He did.” (Thanks, Erma!)

I hope that this week is a time of giving thanks, cards, well-wishes, phone calls, and gifts, to one of God’s crowing jewels, our mothers! God bless them all. Bob

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Village Thrift Shop Elects New Board

A new Board has been elected for the Village Thrift Shop. Board members include Paula Peat Page Martin (President), Michael Sisk (Vice President), Connie Leavitt (Secretary), Susan Sisk (Treasurer), Randy Maharry, Mary Mesropian, Jose Almeda, Tony Schetzsle and Olga Cofas.

The Village Thrift Shop, a 501 (c) three organization, has been in business for two years. Revenue from the store goes to provide grants to non-profit organizations in the Estes Valley. Each staff member is a volunteer, which allows ALL revenue, minus expenditures such

as rent and utilities, to go to the community.

Village Thrift Shop accepts and resells donated goods in Estes Park. It focuses on recycling through sale or proper disposal of unwanted or unneeded items.

It seeks to minimize waste in landfills.

The shop is located at 1138 Manford Ave, across from the Event Center.

The phone number is (970) 586-1610.

Store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. only, on those days.

Attention All Estes Park High School Seniors-Class Of 2018 You and your families are invited to the annual Kindergarten-12th Grade Picnic!

If you attended Estes Park Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade you are invited to the K-12 Picnic! This includes students who attended any kindergarten in Estes Park but then joined the school district for 1st grade.

We will meet on Sunday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. in the High School Commons, for a lunch of sub sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks. Cost will be $8 per student. Please RSVP by May 11th to Keri Vik, 970-227-3615.

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Estes Valley Rec & Park District Senior Services

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), provider of numerous recreational and community activities in the Estes Valley, is pleased to provide a robust program of senior services for the Estes Valley community. Here are a few of the featured programs for the coming weeks. For a complete listing of activities, including registration information, visit evrpd.com/seniorservices.

Health And Wellness Being Mortal Book Discussion In collaboration with Hospice of the Estes Valley, EVRPD is excited to offer a three-week book discussion series.

Renowned author and physician, Atul Gawande, published the book Being Mortal in 2014. This book explores the choices that modern medicine presents as we age and die. Nancy Bell, social worker, and Brenda Fox, chaplain for Hospice of the Estes Valley, will facilitate the discussion. Come ready to discuss the topics presented after reading the book, which is available at your local library or bookstore.

The group will meet on Wednesdays, May 16, 23 and 30, from 2:30 to 3:30 p. m. in the Estes Valley Community Center classroom. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is required.

Registration can be done online at evrpd.com/recguide, over the phone at 970-586-8191, or by visiting the community center at 660 Community Drive.

Self-Care Massage EVRPD is excited to offer a self-care massage series at the new Estes Valley Community Center.

The last class of the series will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. The cost for the class is $10, and a minimum of six participants is required.

No prior experience is necessary. Registration can be done online at evrpd.com/recguide, over the phone at 970-586-8191, or by visiting the community center at 660 Community Drive.

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

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

One-on-One Medicare Counseling EVRPD is pleased to collaborate with UCHealth Aspen Club to offer free Medicare counseling. All counseling sessions are conducted by trained State Health Insurance Program Counselors from the UCHealth Aspen Club.

Counseling sessions will be held at the new Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive. The individual 45-minute appointments are offered between 9:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month, January through October. Registration is now open for Wednesday, May 23.

These free sessions are useful for those new to Medicare, those with questions or problems with coverage, or anyone needing good information on Medicare services and plans.

Registration is free but must be done by calling (970) 586-8191 or stopping by the community center at 660 Community Drive.

Lifelong Learning The Great Courses DVD Lecture Series: Achieving Optimum Well-being at Any Age This free weekly program presented by Professor Anthony A. Goodman covers topics about health, wellness and aging.

Programs are every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. through June 29 at the Estes Valley Community Center. Registration is not required.

Drip Irrigation Colorado State University Extension and the Estes Valley Community Garden will be presenting a variety of free gardening-related programs at the Estes Valley Community Center.

The next program will take place on Tuesday, May 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. and again from 7 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive. The programs are free, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit evrpd.com/recguide, call (970) 5868191, or stop by the community center at 660 Community Drive.

The programs will be presented by Dr. Tony Koski, CSU Extension Professor and Master Gardener. Drip irrigation is an efficient and effective way to water plants in your landscape, including vegetable gardens. Tony will explain the components of installing and maintaining a drip irrigation system and how to use it most effectively for plant growth.

In addition, he will address cultural practices to decrease weed growth.

Registration To register for these programs or for more information about the new community center, including senior services, visit evrpd.com/recguide or call 970586-8191. You can also stop by the community center at 660 Community Drive.

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

EVENTS May 12: Mountain Music Festival.

Estes Park Events Complex.

Fundraiser. 11:30am-9:30pm May 19: Safety Fair. Fun, family event.

Sponsored by the EP Police Dept. Estes Park Events Complex. 10am-2pm May 19: Classic Auto Parade.

Commemorating opening of Estes Park for tourist season. Town Hall. 1-5pm

MOTHER’S DAY May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 10am-2pm

May 12 & 19: David Berg. Piano and Song. Waterfront Grille. 6-9pm

May 25: Erik Yates. Singer/Songwriter.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

May 13 & 20: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. The Other Side. 10am-1pm

May 25: Rockin’ at the Legion Hall.

Legion Post 119. 6-10pm

May 13 & 20: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

May 25: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

May 15: Bingo. American Legion Post 119. 6-8pm

May 25: Chain Station – Mountain Music. Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 10pm

May 15 & 22: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm May 15 & 22: West Coast Swing Night.

Elkins Distilling Co. 8pm

May 16: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

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

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

May 13: Mother’s Day Celebration featuring Geoff Clark. Acoustic. 5-8pm

May 17 & 24: Jon Pickett. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5-8pm

May 11: John McKay. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm May 11: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm May 11: James Davis. Acoustic. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm May 11: Dance Gala Recital. YMCA of the Rockies Auditorium. 6:30-9pm May 11-12: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm May 11-12: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm May 12: K.C. Groves Duo. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm May 12: Prom Night Rewind. The Stanley Hotel. 7:30-11:30pm May 12-13: Yappy Hour. Latitude 105 Alehouse. 4-6pm May 12 & 19: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

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

May 17: Book Signing with Jane Parnell. Estes Valley Library. 7-8:30pm

May 11: Crossroads Spring Sale.

Estes Park Events Complex. 9am-4pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

May 16: Cellar Beer Pairing Dinner.

Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-8pm

May 13: Mother’s Day Brunch. Tavern 1929. 10am-2:30pm

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC

May 11–May 25, 2018

May 17 & 24: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm May 17 & 24: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6:30pm May 18: Great Blue. Folk. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm May 18: Jay Roemer. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm May 18: Honey Dewdrops w/ Sims & Groves Trio. The Barrel. 7-10pm May 18-19: James Davis. Acoustic.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm May 18-19: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Wed., Sat., Sun.: Weaving Demo. Old Church Shops. 1-3pm May 12: Cycling Iceland. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7-8:30pm May 13 & 20: Daoist Lecture & Tai Chi Class. Dao House. 8:30-10am May 13 & 20: History & Nature Talk.

Rams Horn Village Clubhouse. 5-6pm May 15 & 22: Free 5K Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm May 19: Wilderness/Remote First Aid, CPR. EP Mountain Shop. 9am-5:30pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

May 18-19 & 23: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm

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

May 19: Royal Wedding Viewing Party. The Ridgeline Hotel. 5am-4pm

May 12: Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey. 9am-1pm

May 19: Dances of Universal Peace.

Estes Park Yoga. 4-6pm

May 18: Life as an Owl. 2-10pm

May 19: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm May 24: Ben Robinson. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

May 19: Orienteering for Beginners: Map & Compass Basics. 12:30-5pm May 24: Birds at Twilight. 5:30-10pm May 25: Life Signs: Tracking the Invisible. 8:30am-4:30pm

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

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

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

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A Very Special Swan formance.

Including children with different abilities in regular activities benefits all involved.

For the child with special needs it

Ballet Renaissance’s Upcoming Production of Not So Ugly Duckling A very special swan will participate in Ballet Renaissance’s upcoming production of Not So Ugly Duckling, Friday May 11, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday May 12, 2 pm in the YMCA Ruesch auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies.

Vallyn Weber, age six, was born with Down Syndrome, but this has not stopped her from dancing her way into our hearts and on to the stage. Vallyn will make her first appearance in a Ballet Renaissance performance as a special guest at the end of the fairy-tale. It will be a beginning step for Vallyn as she continues her classical studies.

“We are extremely grateful to Brianna and Radek and their commitment to find ways to successfully teach Vallyn ballet and integrate her into the per-

can enhance their skills, provide peer role models, and integrate the child and their family into the community. Children without special needs have the opportunity to learn empathy, an appreciation for diversity, and respect for all people. It can be a chance for all children to develop meaningful relationships.

Vallyn loves ballet, and Radek! She dances and talks about ballet frequently and is looking forward to participating in the upcoming performance, ” say Vallyn’s parents, Cassie and Jason Weber.

Radoslaw Kokoszka, Co-Director of Ballet Renaissance, has been teaching Vallyn for several months now. “Ballet Renaissance’s mission is to educate and inspire youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. Vallyn is part of our community and is no exception. Where there’s a will, there is a way, and we found a way. It is a pleasure working

with her. She is very passionate about ballet and that’s all it takes to create art.

She has a bright future ahead. I am very happy to continue working with Vallyn and I invite each of you to come see Vallyn, along with the 35 other lovely and talented Ballet Renaissance students who will be gracing the stage in our upcoming production of “Not So Ugly Duckling.”

Kokoszka, a professionally trained classical ballet dancer, will be also be performing in the production. He and his ballet partner, special guest artist Emily Speed, appearing courtesy of Colorado Ballet, will dance as mother and father swan.

Tickets for the upcoming production may be purchased at the door, $5 children and students, and $10 for adults.

Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

Founded in June of 1997 in southeast Michigan, the original branch of Ballet Renaissance is still in operation today. In fall of 2011, a second branch of Ballet Renaissance was established in northern Colorado. Based in Estes Park, Colorado’s Ballet Renaissance works in partnership with Center Stage School of Dance and Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County.

For more information: Ballet Renaissance - balletren@balletren.org; 970-480-7697.

Sweet Pets Need New, Forever Homes-Can You Help!?

Do you have room in your home and your heart for a new furry friend?

Sadie is five and Olivia is three. They are well adjusted and very friendly! They know several commands and listen well.

They are great with other dogs, and are house trained. The Pet Association is considering separate applications for adopting either dog. Sadie and Olivia are living at the Animal Hospital of the Rockies, 453 Pine River Ln. Call (970) 586-4703 to meet either of these cute pups.

Poor Shelia lost her owner and has been waiting since March 27 for a new home!

She is a 13 year old sweet, loving lap cat and would do great in home where she could snuggle and relax. She is good with dogs, but will need to be an only cat.

Sheba and Blue were rescued from death row at a shelter in Casper, WY. Sheba is about 1 1/2 years old and is a gorgeous lynx point Siamese. She is good with other cats and kids and is very playful.

Blue is a two year old black cat who weighs about 12 pounds. He is friendly, loving, good with dogs, cats and kids.

He was very stressed at the shelter, so he did not groom himself and was quite matted, so now he is sporting the summer shaved look (which will grow back beautifully).

Any of these loving cats can be found at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 5869282 for more information.

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

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Fit Family 5K+ Run/Walk & Children’s Jamboree Saturday, May 19 The Fit Family 5 K+ Run/Walk & Children's Jamboree is a wonderful, family friendly event here in Estes Park, Colorado! We are celebrating the 11th year of this great event that promotes healthy lifestyle habits and family friendly fitness while acting as a fundraiser for the great work done at Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool (LLEV). For more information and to download the registration form, see our web page: llevpreschool.com/fit-family-5-k-%26-jamboree Saturday, May 19, 2018 Stanley Park - Estes Park, CO Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $25 for 5K Run/Walk, $10 for Children's Jamboree Register at LLEV Preschool or Stanley Park day of event Drawing for Prizes (from McGregor Mountain Lodge, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Open Air Adventure Park, Rock Cut Brewery, Dairy Queen and more!!)

The Fit Family 5 K+ is a 4.3 mile run/walk from Stanley Park around the Lake Estes Trail. This is a paved trail that leads all the way around the lake with views

of that classic Estes Park scenery you know and love. There will be one water/aid station at approximately mile two on the course, at the Lake Estes Marina. In the spirit of the family friendly theme, this fun event meant for runners and walkers alike. Everyone age 10 and above is welcome to participate in the run!

In addition to the run, there is the most important part, the Children's Jamboree.

This is an absolute blast for the kiddos! Enjoy the beautiful run while volunteers and the teachers at LLEV lead your children (2 1/2 to 9 years old) through a series of track and field events, including but not limited to sprints, low hurdles, tug of war, and many more.

Event Sponsors: Estes Park Mountain Shop, Academy Mortgage, Cheley Colorado Camps, Simply Christmas, The Lazy Moose, Mortgage Solutions FinancialRich Flanery Team, Estes Valley Recreation & Park District, Estes Park News.

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

Help Keep Young Wildlife Wild This Spring In Colorado numerous calls each year regarding young wildlife that has been "abandoned" by adult animals.

And in petfriendly Colorado, many humans are tempted to "help" a young animal by picking it up or trying to feed it.

Well-meaning people sometimes bring If you encounter young wildlife on the trail, leave the animal where it baby wildlife to is and keep your distance.

EP News photo rehabilitation facilities or to With spring appearing in every corner CPW offices, but that's the wrong thing of Colorado, residents and visitors will to do. There is simply no substitute for soon see an abundance of new life, intheir natural parents. cluding young wildlife. Many birds and Wildlife experts want people to know mammals give birth this time of year, that it is quite normal for adult animals and Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises to leave their young alone in a safe place that if you see young wildlife to leave while they go search for food. And in them alone. the case of baby birds, people are quick Now through June, newborn wildlife to deem them abandoned, though in may be found in backyards, along trails, most cases, they are just learning to fly open spaces or in some rare instances in and are likely very near their nests. parking lots.

"Baby mammals are scentless in order Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives to prevent predators from finding

them," said Janet George, senior terrestrial biologist for CPW. "When humans touch these animals, they leave behind a scent their adults will not recognize or may even fear. This can result in true abandonment of healthy offspring.It is best for people to leave them alone."

Because birds do not have a highly developed sense of smell, baby songbirds can be picked up and moved out of harm's way or placed back in their nests if absolutely necessary. Raptors, however, are a different story; Great-horned owls and other raptors are territorial and have been known to fly directly at humans seen as a threat to their young.

Deer fawns found in backyards are frequently brought to wildlife offices. They have not been abandoned so don't touch them.

If you do encounter young wildlife on the trail or in your yard, leave the animal where it is, and be careful to keep pets out of the area. Use binoculars to quietly view the animal from a distance. It’s important not to get too close to the animals, nor linger near them, as human proximity and time spent in the area may make the wild parents afraid to return.

If 24 hours pass and the parent does not return, or a young animal appears sick and weak, it is possible the newborn was abandoned or the parent may be unable to return due to sickness or death.

In this instance, concerned citizens should call the nearest CPW office. The agency has teams available to determine if an animal truly needs aid and the ability to safely transport it to a certified wildlife rehabilitation center if necessary.

Never move an animal yourself.

In addition to potential harm to the animal, there is a potential for harm to humans. Handling wildlife poses risks, including disease transmission of rabies, distemper or other illnesses. Wildlife can also carry fleas that might subsequently spread disease to humans or pets.

Finally, it is imperative for Coloradans to understand that there is a vast difference between wildlife and domesticated animals. It is illegal to feed or own most wildlife in Colorado, so despite best intentions, “adopting” a wild animal rarely leads to good outcomes. Hand-fed animals with no fear of humans are rarely returned to the wild due to their lack of survival skills. Licensed wildlife rehabilitators are trained to use methods that will give a wild animal the best chance of surviving upon release. CPW asks people to call the agency or these rehabilitators to ensure the best outcome for animals.

For more information on living with wildlife, visit cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/ LivingwithWildlife.aspx.

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Local Woman Publishes Her Death-defying Story

1700 Brodie Ave, across from High School More Information at pccrusa.org and 970-586-4404 Sunday Services at 10am

Pipe Organ - Chapel Choir - Bell Choirs - Child care available

Muenchrath on Pinchot Pass, John Muir Trail.

Jean Muenchrath’s secret is out — and now, it’s in print too! After skiing more than 200 miles along California’s John Muir Trail, Muenchrath and her companion, Ken Unitt, faced death from a mountaineering accident on Mount Whitney. Broken and bleeding on the highest peak in the continental United

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States, she vowed to realize her greatest dreams if she lived until morning.

“My odds of surviving were slim,” Muenchrath reported. “I was bleeding heavily, my spine and pelvis were broken, it was still winter in the high country, and no one knew where we were.”

It was early May in 1982—cell phones and personal locator beacons didn’t exist. The couple’s escape from the Sierra Nevada Mountain turned into a five-day ordeal for survival. When the pair emerged from the wilderness, Muenchrath had gangrene and was on the verge of death.

Seeking closure, she recorded the story of her harrowing winter adventure, her path to healing and recovery, and the fulfillment of her promise to live her dreams in her recently published book, If I Live Until Morning. Her book is now available in Estes Park at Macdonald Book Shop and on-line at amazon.com.

Jean Muenchrath has been a resident of Estes Park for more than thirty years.

She has led tours in Nepal and Thailand for Mountain Travel Sobek and worked in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.

In 2013, Muenchrath returned to Mount Whitney to make peace with the peak that had overshadowed her life.

Lucy Baker 12th Grade Congratulations to Lucy Baker, Student of the Week for May 11, 2018.

Lucy is a member of the National Honor Society and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

She enjoys being part of the basketball and track teams and earned four varsity letters for track and two letters for basketball. Lucy was named to the Principal’s Honor Roll last semester.

Outside of school she likes to play guitar, ukulele and mandolin.

She helps out at her church with

Sunday School and the worship team.

Her favorite quote is from Psalms 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise will always be in my mouth” She likes this quote because it reminds her that through all the good and bad, God is always unfailing, faithful and good and that she should praise Him always.

After high school Lucy plans to attend College of the Ozarks in Missouri. She plans to study pre-med and pursue a career in medicine.

Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 16 at the Estes Park Museum (200 4th St., Estes Park, CO)

Northside Aztlan Community Center (112 E. Willow St, Fort Collins, CO)

Leeper Community Center (3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington, CO)

Loveland Public Works (2525 W 1st St., Loveland, CO)

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A Presentation on Cycling this Magical Land of Wind and Water, Fire and Ice In May 2014, Stan Havlick, Rick Compton, Dwayne Bergeron and Brendan McGuire began their nearly 1,000mile expedition near the Atlantic Ocean on the southwest coast of Iceland. For three weeks, the team battled fierce winds, thick fog, perpetual rain and

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Become Virtually Transported To Iceland mountainous terrain. The team supported themselves with the help and courtesy of local villagers along the way.

The goals of the expedition were to raise both funds and awareness for cancer research and prevention for the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, a passionate cause to Stan.

The Estes Park Mountain Shop is proud to host this local adventurer again, and invites you to join Stan as he shares tales and photos of this unique cultural adventure in a photo rich presentation. Come discover this magical island of wind and water, fire and ice this Saturday, May 12 starting at 7 p.m.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Admission is open to the public with a $10 suggested donation benefiting Colorado Cancer Foundation. Stan, who has lived and traveled on all seven continents, will also devote a portion of his program to answering your questions about the wonderful world of travel.

About the Presenter: Stan Havlick is the first person to bicycle across 6 continents. In the summer of 2006, Stan completed a 14-year quest to cycle nearly 20,000 miles coast-to-coast across all of earth’s six bike-able continents. In 2014, Stan cycled around the perimeter of Iceland. These arduous and physically demanding expeditions were a benefit for the

Colorado Cancer Foundation. Stan’s other passion is climbing. He is a ski instructor, triathlete and mountaineer. He has climbed in the Himalaya, Karakorum, on Denali in Alaska, the Matterhorn in Switzerland, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mount Stanley in Uganda’s Rwenzori Range, Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in Argentina, and all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000foot peaks, the fabled Fourteeners.

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Help EP Thanksgiving Gathering By Giving At AmazonSmile Estes Park Thanksgiving Community Gathering is excited to announce that we are now a part of AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile has the same products as Amazon.com, but when you shop through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundations will donate 0.5% of the purchase to our organization.

Please log into smile.amazon.com using the same password as amazon.com.

It will give you the option to select a charity to donate to. Please select ‘Estes Park Thanksgiving Community Gathering Incorporated.’ From then on when you do your normal shopping through amazon make sure you are logged into smile.amazon.com for 0.5% of your purchase will come to our organization.

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Local Author Chosen As Speaker At Prestigious Sun Valley Wellness Festival

Estes Park resident, Dayle E. Spencer, life. Former President and First Lady, author of Loving Allie, Transforming the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter said of LovJourney of Loss, and Loving Spirit, Self- ing Allie, “Dayle Spencer’s deeply perhelp for the Journey of Loss, has been in- sonal ‘Loving Allie’ offers an insightful vited to speak at the Sun Valley Wellness and candid look at the cycles of life and Festival this summer. This death we must all enyear marks the twenty-first counter. Whether currently year of the Festival, making it in grief or not, we highly the longest running wellness recommend it for all famifestival in the world. Spencer lies. ” will join many well-known Loving Spirit is gaining a speakers, including Dr. John national reputation after Medina, Dr. James Doty, Dr. holding workshops in ColSteven Gundry, Joan Boryorado, Arizona, California, senko, and Jacob Glass, and Hawai’I, and expanding among others. this year to Idaho, Utah, Spencer has been asked to Florida and Connecticut. It Estes Valley author, present a three-hour workwas chosen earlier this year Dayle E. Spencer shop, titled Transforming the for an unsolicited grant Journey of Loss, on the first from Newman’s Own Founday of the Festival. Throughout the fourdation, founded by Paul Newman. day event some thirty speakers will address The Sun Valley Wellness Festival takes many topics related to wellness issues. place from June 29th to July 2 at the Spencer is the President of Loving Community School, rated the most Spirit, Inc., a non-profit founded four beautiful private school campus in years ago to shift the way our culture Idaho, by Architectural Digest. thinks about, prepares for and responds In addition to speaking at the Sun Valto grief and loss. She wrote the books ley Wellness Festival, Spencer will lead a following the death of her beloved two-day Loving Spirit Workshop for resdaughter, Allison Lanier Powell, at age idents of Sun Valley at the Ketchum 28 from the flu. Her books are both a Community Library on September 22nd personal memoir and a how-to guide for and 23rd. Registration for that free event others who are grieving losses, whether is available at from deaths or other major setbacks in www.Lovingspirit.info/workshops.

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Add Reading To Your Summertime Ambitions This is the time of year when we can confidently self-diagnose ourselves with one common ailment: cabin fever.

Maybe the best antidote is to sketch plans for all those upcoming crisp summer days.

We are busy making plans for summer travels, visiting friends and family, mapping out favorite hikes, and scheduling our calendars for all the great festivals and outdoor events. The library takes this opportunity to remind us that a list of summertime joys is incomplete without one cherished item: reading.

It’s tempting to say, ‘If only I had the time.’ Yet we can surprise ourselves once we discover the many ways to integrate reading for pleasure into our routines.

The Library is here to make it easy, fun, and fulfilling.

You’ve likely heard of library summer reading programs. Maybe you wondered what they were all about. Maybe you thought they were just for kids. While kids are a big part of our efforts, our Summer Reading Program is for all ages.

Here’s how it works: beginning May 23 for kids and teens (the last day of school) and June 1 for adults, we provide you a handy reading log. Kids keep track of reading hours, while adults and teens complete reading challenges. Read whatever genres you like—and listening counts too. How about trying an audiobook on your commute or your road trip? Or a digital book on the treadmill?

I prefer MP3 PlayAways digital audio when walking the dog.

As you complete your reading log, you

can stop in for great reading prizes and gift certificates. Wayward readers regularly tell us it’s empowering to reclaim their reading time—even 30 minutes a day. Just as exercising is vital to the body, reading reawakens the delights of learning and reflection: readers feel reinvigorated, refreshed, stimulated, and find themselves anxiously awaiting their next book or audiobook.

Chances are there is something awaiting you within the 40,000-plus items on our shelves. Or maybe you’d like to explore our digital collections, where there are now 800,000-plus items for you to choose from.

You can even have fun by challenging your friends, your kids, or your grandchildren to match summer reading hours.

For students, summer reading is the best proven antidote to something called the “summer slide.” Studies show that kids who don’t read during the summer play catch-up for up to three months once school resumes. By contrast, summer reading keeps learning skills sharp, with kids primed and ready to learn on the day school resumes.

We thank the generous donors to the Library Friends & Foundation for making our Summer Reading Program possible.

Next week in this space, we’ll give you a preview of the themes and exciting programs that await. For now, as you make that list of summer wishes, add the words “Reading” and “Library.” It may just help you whistle a new “tune.”

Crossroads Ministry & LLEV Preschool 12th Annual Spring Sale This Weekend!

The 2018 Spring Sale will take place this Friday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the Stanley Park Fairgrounds in Barn W. All proceeds stay in our community for the benefit of local families in need through 501(c)3 nonprofits, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Summer Reading Program 2018: “Libraries Rock” Summer is an excellent time for reading, and the Library has developed a full roster of programs, activities, and prize incentives to keep all ages inspired this season. This summer’s theme is “Libraries Rock,” with events that weave music themes into a festive community celebration of literacy and learning.

Reading logs for ages 12 and under (including babies and preschoolers) will be available beginning Wednesday, May 23.

Adult and teen reading logs will be available beginning June 1. The Summer Reading Program is made possible through a generous donation from the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation.

Lifelong Learning: Curiosity and Discovery Author Program: “Off-Trail: Finding My Way Home” Thursday, May 17, 7- 8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Jane Parnell discusses her memoir, “Off Trail: Finding My Way Home in the Colorado Rockies.” A mountaineer for much of her life, Parnell parlayed her love of the Colorado Rockies into therapy to

overcome personal trauma and a family history of mental illness. One historic visitor from Estes Park’s past emboldened her journey. A book signing will follow the talk. In partnership with Macdonald Book Shop.

For Nonprofits: Messaging What Matters Monday, May 21, 3:30-5 p.m., Hondius Room To be effective, nonprofits must successfully inform, persuade, and influence.

This workshop offers tools for brand-level and message-level development, from the mission statement to the day-to-day messages that motivate supporters and engage the community.

Co-hosted by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Movies, Music and More with “hoopla” Wednesday, May 23, 10-11:30 a.m., Wasson Room This workshop shows how to borrow digital audiobooks, movies, music and more through the Library’s subscription to a service called “hoopla”. Bring your

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2013 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

Other meetings: Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Tuesday-5:30 p.m.-open Wednesday-Saturday-7 p.m.-open

Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Al-Anon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept. - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2415.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

device and learn how it works. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Our Wonderful World: Travel-Adventure Returns Beginning Monday, June 4, 7 p.m., American Legion There are ten nights of armchair traveladventure in store this summer, as the popular Our Wonderful World series returns—this summer in a new location: the American Legion Post 119 at 850 N. St. Vrain Avenue. Programs begin June 4 with “A Motorcycle Adventure on the Silk Road,” presented by Fritz Sampson.

All presentations are on Mondays at 7 p.m., and are free to the public.

Welcome to the USA Programs English Conversation Café Every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Bella Fortuna, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave. This weekly conversation night is especially for English language learners who would like the opportunity to practice with native English speakers. No registration required.

Citizenship Exam Preparation Thursday, May 17, 7-8:30 p.m., Wasson Room This workshop is for those wishing to complete the necessary forms and begin preparations for the U. S. citizenship examination. Register by contacting Aracely Thomas at 970-586-8116, ext.

836, or by email at athomas@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Delivering Library Materials Discovery Kits: Music, Knitting, and More The library offers a growing collection of Discovery Kits, which are bags filled with everything needed to learn a new skill. As part of the Summer Reading Program, the library will begin offering on June 1 kits on how to learn and play the ukulele, the pat bells, and Tibetan singing bowls.

A resource now available is the “Learn to Knit” kit, which includes needles, a how-to book, and yarn. Also available are kits on how to complete one’s endof-life Advanced Care directives. Visit the Library or search the online catalog to borrow or place holds on these items.

Library Closed May 26 and May 28 This Memorial Day weekend, the library will be performing a major maintenance project on its technical network. With vital services unavailable, the library will be closed all day on Saturday, May 26. The library will re-open on Sunday, May 27 from 1 to 5 p.m.

The library will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. Regular summer hours resume on May 29.

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EP Local Sarah Metz Joins McCrimmon Real Estate McCrimmon Real Estate is pleased to announce that Estes Park broker agent, Sarah Metz, is joining their team to serve Estes Park and its surrounding communities.

Sarah’s main focus is residential real estate sales in the entire region, including Glen Haven, Allenspark, Pinewood Springs, Big Elk Meadows, Lyons, and throughout the entire Front Range.

In addition to real estate, Sarah has a background in physical therapy, health, and wellness. She has been an Estes Park resident for over seven years and looks

forward to assisting buyers and sellers in this exciting and beautiful mountain town. She is a local small business owner, wife, mother, and avid outdoorswoman. She loves building relationships with others and looks forward to the bright future ahead.

McCrimmon Real Estate, LLC offers 35+ years of real estate sales experience.

Enhanced by global resources, strong local connections and exceptionally uncommon attention to customer service, Sarah will be teaming up with the best real estate partner Northern Colorado has to offer. They understand that a home or piece of land is often one’s greatest asset in terms of financial value and sentimental worth.

Sarah F. Metz, McCrimmon Real Estate, LLC, Phone: (352) 424-1000, Email: sarahmetz.realtor@gmail.com, Website: ronmccrimmon.com

Orienteering For Beginners Class Offered By RM Conservancy This month, on May 19th, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute is offering an extremely useful course titled “Orienteering for Beginners: Map & Compass Basics in RMNP.” This half day course is designed for the recre-

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ational hiker who has little or no experience reading a topographic map or working with a compass. Participants will learn to read contour lines, recognize landforms, calculate percent and angle of slope, become familiar with compass components, compass bearings, correcting for magnetic declination, and more!

Peggy Ellis is the instructor for this enlightening course. Peggy spent 25 years with the U.S. Geological Survey. During the last eight to nine years, she assisted with and then taught map, compass, and GPS classes. After retirement, she started her own business teaching these classes to the general public.

This course will include both indoor and outdoor components, participants must be ages 16 or older to register. It is classified as a mild hike of short-distance walks throughout the day on primarily level terrain. Participants should remember to dress in warm layers with appropriate footwear.

For more information about this course or questions on other Rocky Mountain Conservancy educational adventures please call 970-586-3262. Participants can also register online at www.rmconservancy.org, advance registration is required.

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THIS 5 BEDROOM Prospect Estates home offers a bright, open floor plan with numerous upgrades making entertaining a true dream w/ 4 season sunroom and amazing Longs Peak view. Kitchen with new Thorp Knotty Alder cabinets & SS appliances. Main level living at its finest, includes a master bedroom suite and 2nd bedroom or office.

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TOWNHOUSE STYLE condominium. Great open floor plan that looks out upon the wonderful view of Longs Peak. Great room with fireplace, vaulted ceiling, Large deck, master bedroom with walk in closet, and privacy fenced patio. Move in ready, 514 Grand Estates Dr. #A3 $329,500

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NOTHING ORDINARY in this 4 bed/5 bath retreat with open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen, luxurious main floor master suite, laundry w/ dog wash & gorgeous wood trimmed windows frame stunning mountain views.

A PERFECT BLEND of contemporary rustic w/ panoramic mountain views the moment you enter and hiking in RMNP out your back door! Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, great room w/ stone fireplace, serene main floor master suite plus 1100 SF garage plus peaceful outdoor living spaces. $1,600,000 2511 Cirrus Lane

GORGEOUS VIEWS from Twin Sisters to Longs Peak in this 3 bedroom, 4 bath home. Fine craftsmanship includes chef's kitchen, master retreat, living & family room fireplaces, loft office & 2 beds with a jack-n-jill bath. Windows bring the outside in plus wonderful outdoor living spaces. $879,000 197 Curry Dr.

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! This 4 bd, 3 bath 3,000 sq ft. home with pantry, walk-in closets, 9 ft ceilings, FP, hot wtr bb heat, nat’L gas, large 2 car garage, fiber cement siding w/stone trim.

A CONVENIENT LOCATION is enjoyed with this one bedroom, upper level Peaks condo. Relax on the private deck, nestled in the treetops with mountain views.

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SEARCHING FOR THAT PERFECT PLACE that offers panoramic views of the Rockies/snow caps that is close to RMNP/YMCA & located in Windcliff Estates to call home.

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TRUE COLORADO LIVING is enjoyed with this Thunder Mountain 3 bdrm/3 bth hm. You will love being surrounded by outdoors & you can walk to the National Park. Nestled in the trees, which offers privacy & snow cap Mountain View of National Park!

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MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR backs to open space on private hillside setting. Exceptional home custom-built w/wood floors & ceiling, huge windows offering views of incredible land, gourmet kitchen, 2 Master Suites plus so much more to enjoy. $1,099,500 1059 Fox Creek Rd, Glen Haven

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Kids + Art + Garden = Cause For Celebration! they can return to throughout the years. Ms. Reynar noted that “Our Community Garden is a wonderful place to bring us together.”

Installation of the totem poles will take place on Friday, May 18th from 56:30 p.m. at the Community Garden.

Light refreshments will be served after the installation. The celebration is open to the public.

Please come to admire the work of our students and their families!

The Estes Valley Community Garden will be starting a new season with an exciting addition, thanks to local elementary art teacher Ilah Reynar. Her students and their families came together during a Family Art Night at the Estes Park Elementary School and created clay totem poles. The clay was purchased with a grant from the Community Thrift Shop. The theme of each totem is Nature. Family Art Nights are intended to bring our community of students and families together to make art. Often the artwork goes home with the students, but this project was made for the Community Garden. The students are excited to have a permanent installation that

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Summer wildflowers, outdoor adventures and the 16th Estes Park Marathon and Half are quickly approaching. The Estes Park Marathon and Half Marathon is organized by the Estes Park Running Club, a 501c(4) non-profit organization.

Our mission: to provide superior, fun and challenging running events which encourage healthy lifestyles that benefit youth, family and community in a spectacular mountain location. We fundraise for youth programs in the Estes Park valley. The EPM & Half is our main event.

The Estes Park Running Club is in need of additional volunteers for a weekend of fun, celebration and motivation at the Estes Park Marathon and Half. We have a variety of volunteer positions that we need to have filled ranging from race set up on Friday, June 15th from 2-5 p.m.,

registration and general course set up on Saturday the 15th. On race day June 17th, we will need volunteer help at both the start and finish lines, as well as, course marshalls and award ceremony helpers. Lunch will be provided on race day by Poppy’s Pizza for all volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering your time for a portion of the event, we would greatly appreciate the help. Please contact Belle Morris at belle@epmarathon.org to express your interest.

As always, volunteer positions can be 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or up to two hours on race day. If you are able to join us for the day, we can move you to different locations or help with something you want to do!

We appreciate your time, effort and support!

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www.CondoInEstes.info $235,000 • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 780 sq ft • One Level Living, Patio and Deck • Backs to Golf Course, Great Views

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Open House Sat, 5/12 10-12pm www.EagleCliffHome.info $439,000

• 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1754 sq ft • Main Level Living, Many Updates • .85 Acre, Close to RMNP

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www.280Bobcat.info $365,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2279 sq ft • Log Home, Updated Kitchen • Large Deck, Great Setting

www.LongsPeakViews.info $175,000 • 1.32 Acres, Mature Trees • Incredible Setting and Views • Close to National Forest

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THE RICH FLANERY TEAM. THE PINNACLE OF LENDING.

The Rich Flanery Team has been serving the Estes Park Community for over 20 years.

Our team has over 80 years of combined experience in helping families find the home loan to fit their needs. We offer a full range of products – FHA loans, VA loans, Conventional loans, Rural Home loans, Reverse Mortgages and many more. We are looking forward to working with you to make your dreams come true in a practical way. But it starts with a conversation.

So, give us a call today at (970) 577-9200 and let our team get to work for you!

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Estes Valley Chamber Singers To Present 2018 Spring Concert

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This warm and inviting log home is situated on 1.59 in the much sought after neighborhood known as “The Reserve”. Enjoy privacy and views while you relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the abundance of elk that roam freely in the adjacent area preserved especially for them. Embracing 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 wood burning fireplaces and the approximately 3200 sq. ft., the vaulted wood ceilings with various angles present a feeling of charm and character. The private master suite with 5 piece bath has a beautifully crafted spiral staircase leading to one of the two lofts in the home, perfect as office or overflow area. Laundry & access to garage are on main level allowing single level living.

Call Trisha for an appointment to see 1210 Coyote Run offered for $995,000.

1024 Fairway Lane

Designed & built by a former Ohio State Civil Engineering professor,this 2BR/2BA home rests on 1/2 acre level lot w/ grand mountain views at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Features a den/office to easily convert to 3rd BR, eat-in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, main level living & large deck. Master Suite has large bath w/ oversized tub & walk-in closet. Easily double SF & add walk out lower level w/ FULL roughed in light filled basement & solid steel supporting beam, just 379,900!

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The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park 57 COUNTY ROAD 113 S, ALLENSPARK Just a little cabin with a big Mt. Meeker view and a lot that is heavily treed with Aspen and sees lots of wildlife! Located at the base of the mountain and backing up to Rocky Mountain National Park, you can start your hiking adventures right out the back door. This cabin is summer only; the property has an outhouse and will need a vault. The water is from Mt. Meeker Lodge.

On Sunday, May 20th at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies at 1700 Brodie Avenue, the Estes Valley Chamber Singers, under the direction of their founder and Artistic Director Richard Dixon, will be giving their annual spring concert. The theme of this year’s concert is “Love, Hope and Peace” and features some of the 20th and 21st century’s best composers and arrangers.

Now in their 14th year, the Chamber Singers have amassed a repertoire of over three hundred choral works ranging from arrangements of familiar folk songs to major choral works such as Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, Brahms Requiem, and Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass.

The first half of the program begins with a piece by one of the early 20th century’s best-known composers, Randall Thompson’s The Last Words of David. Following that opening number, the Singers perform a work by the young Norwegian composer, Kim Andre Arnesen; Even When He is Silent. The text for this number was found on a wall at a concentration camp after World War II and is without a doubt, the most profound statement of faith. Even When He is Silent tells of a powerful belief that through the darkest hours when you know that life has no future for you, that even then, when we may believe that “He is silent,” God IS there.

Elaine Hagenberg’s O Love is a fitting piece to follow. She has set the very well known hymn O Love That Will Not Let Me Go to original music, which is simple yet beautiful and moving. Paul Christiansen’s arrangement of the familiar My Song in the Night is next on the

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program, and once again uses a metaphor for God’s presence in our lives.

The Singers are giving the premier of Richard Dixon’s Peace I Leave With You. This piece was written for Audrey TeSelle in memory of her husband, Ken TeSelle, who tragically lost his life while hiking in the Rocky Mountain National Park last year. It also speaks of God’s comforting hands in the midst of severe pain and grief. I Am in Need of Music by David Brunner is next on the program, and speaks of the power of music in our lives. The first half of the program ends with Ola Gjeilo’s Northern Lights.

At this point the Singers will take a much needed break while Tim McLemore plays several numbers on the piano, which will lead to the second half of the program.

Folk songs, music from the musical theatre, jazz, and a spiritual comprise the second half of the concert. Scott Anderson sings the beautiful Fare Thee Well Love as the opening for this part of the program.

Next is The Road Home, an arrangement of the tune “Prospect” from Southern Harmony 1835 by Stephen Paulus. Erroll Garner and Johnny Burke’s Misty, arranged by Russ Robinson, brings us back into the 20th century and to Claude-Michel Schonberg’s I Dreamed a Dream from “Les Miserables,” featuring Bob Gunn as soloist.

The men of the Chamber Singers (plus three of the altos) sing You Raise Me Up and the program ends with William Dawson’s spiritual Soon-ah Will Be Done.

The concert is $10.00 at the door.

Please come join us for an afternoon of beautiful choral music.

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2511 Cirrus Lane A perfect blend of contemporary rustic with panoramic mountain views the moment you enter & hiking in RMNP out your back door! Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, great room with stone fireplace & serene main floor master suite. Multiple outdoor living spaces, 1100 SF garage & custom touches throughout for exquisite mountain living.

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How To Tell Her She’s The Most Amazing Mom

A New Chicken Soup for the Soul Collection Shows Moms Just How Much They’re Appreciated Local Estes Park resident has story in this new book Laurie Carnright Edwards confesses that her mom embarrassed her terribly when they went car shopping together, forcing Laurie to stride out of the dealership even after two price reductions. But Mom always knows best.

That car salesman called Laurie later and met her mother’s demands for a third price cut. Elaine Herrin Onley had her own epiphany, about her mother’s sacrifices, when she came home from a party one night, wearing a new outfit her mother had provided, and spotted the ragged nightgown that was usually hidden under her mother’s robe. It was then that she realized how much her mother had been sacrificing to keep her children looking good.

Those are but two of the 101 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Amazing Mom, which the company calls a “gift to moms, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, or honorary mothers, with stories that will make them laugh, tear up, and nod their heads in recognition, and most importantly—know they’re appreciated.” That appreciation is important, because mothers spend years imparting unsolicited advice and often don’t hear much gratitude until their children are grown. This new collection reassures mothers that their children are listening, learning, and loving them back.

Local Estes Park resident, Pamela Gilsenan’s story, “The Trash Guys” is included on page 193 of this new book. Pamela is the mother of five adult children whose

names all start with the letter “J.” Chicken Soup for the Soul’s editor-inchief Amy Newmark says, “This is a wonderful way for children of all ages to let their mothers know how much they are loved, how important their influence has been, and how much their children rely on them for comfort, too. I loved Xochitl Dixon’s story about her mother’s memorial service. The family asked guests to bring coats, gloves, and hats to honor her—a teaching assistant who had always made sure to equip a few of her students with the winter outerwear their families couldn’t afford. At their standing-room-only service, they collected hundreds of coats, hats, and gloves for their mother’s students.”

“That story made me realize that mothers are in fact the providers of the ‘coats, gloves, and hats’ that we need as we navigate life,” continued Newmark.

“I’m not really talking about clothing.

I’m talking about the emotional outerwear mothers provide when we leave our homes and interact with the world—the comfort and support and morals and strategies for life. Our mothers are our cheerleaders, our chief advisers, and our role models for how to be the very best human beings that we can be.”

About Chicken Soup For the SoulChicken Soup for the Soul, the world’s favorite and most recognized storyteller, publishes the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. With well over 100 million books sold to date in the U.S. and Canada alone, more than 250 titles, and translations into more than 40 languages, “chicken soup for the soul” is one of the world’s best-known phrases and is regularly referenced in pop culture.

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1077 Dunraven Glade Road Exceptional Lodge style home, 3200 sq.ft, 6+ acres backing to National Forest. Wonderful great room with vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows, loft and office. Main level master suite, patio and covered front porch to enjoy the views and wildlife. Attached heated hobby/workshop, deluxe equipment/horse building will hold your RV. Access to miles of trails. $690,000

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What Is Chi Kung?

Janet Biasi, BS, Certified Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist; Qigong Healing Program certificate - The Center Place, Boulder, CO.

Chi Kung is known as the "Mother of Chinese Medicine," and is the grandparent of Tai Chi. It is over 5,000 years old.

Chi is "energy," "life force," "breath," "prana;" and Kung means "cultivating," working with, developing, restoring, circulating.

Chi Kung is done from a "centered"

state - a deep place of connection and presence with self and one's world through mind intent, conscious breathing, and body awareness.

Chi Kung forms can involve either movement (eyes open and feet moving), or stillness (eyes gently closed, seated or standing). Both external and internal forms combine breath, posture, and intent of mind and can include visualizations, self-massage, and sound to enhance healing, and aid in the prevention of common illnesses. The practice is basic and simple; the form is soft, relaxed, yet, direct in feeling the energy deeply.

By learning to move energy through the palms of the hands, gathering from nature, heaven and earth while quieting the mind and centering in the heart, this energy is transformed and transmitted into the organs, tissues, and functions of the body, encouraging healing.

Chi Kung creates a relaxed emotional and mental state with body full of life force energy.

Current classes are on Fridays from 9 10:15 a.m., at the Estes Valley Community Center, seniors are welcome.

World Whiskey Day May 19 Folks mark May 19 on your calendars.

This is World Whiskey Day and Bishwa at Hunters is throwing a party! You will be a part of a world event and it is going to be fun.

See particulars below.

Event: World Whisk(e)y Day Date: May 19, 2018 Location: Hunters Chop House, Estes Park, CO Time: 4:00-10:00 p.m.

What is World Whiskey Day? World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate Aqua Vitae (Latin for the water of life). Events are taking place all over the globe so you will be a part of “something really big.” World Whisky day celebrates all types of whisky/whiskey and encourages everyone to enjoy whisky responsibly. World Whisky Day is all about making whisky

fun and enjoyable. It’s not about being exclusive or prescriptive. You can drink it however you enjoy it (ice, water, mixer – whatever works for you).

Whiskey Ambassadors will be on hand to answer all your whiskey related questions.

How it Will Work: Guests will be able to select flights of whiskeys from around the world including whiskeys from America, Japan, Scotland, and Ireland. Help will be available in making food/whiskey parings. To this end, Hunter’s is preparing a special three course whiskey inspired menu plus all the items on their regular menu will be available.

Reservations can be made at www.hunterschophouse.com or by phone at 970-586-6962.

Quarterly Economic Summary And Forecast

By Dr. John W. Green, Economist

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enough apartments and single-family homes in the inventory so rents and home prices are increasing in the 5-7 The good economic news continues. percent range.

Maybe not as good as last quarter but Finding good help is a problem for darn good. Visitation to Rocky Mounmany employers. Skill levels just don’t tain National Park is about level with seem to match job demands. And the 2017 which was down from the 2016 abundance of openings encourages job Centennial Year. Therefore, retail sales hopping, thus putting upward pressure were down a little. But these are minor on wages and, ultimately, prices. changes.

This summer season in Estes Park Not that growth in the local economy should continue to be robust. Consumer won’t continue to slow; it probably will.

But the local economy is still growing at confidence is high and people are still taking trips and spending. There might a 6-8 percent rate. not be as many tourists as 2016 and real The growth in the dollar value of real estate sales may slow from 2017. Highestate sales has also slowed a little and way 34 will be open and, hopefully, all 2018 is forecasted to experience lower volume than in 2017. But that just means the construction completed.

The Town of Estes Park Dashboard the upward sloping trend line is a little shows that sales tax collections are up less steep. It’s a long way from turning four percent so far this year (through down – or even leveling off.

February) in spite of Highway 34 cloThe U.S. economy is still growing at a slow, steady two percent rate. Not the ex- sures. Visits to the Visitor Center were up strongly this year after the 2017 aggerated four percent predicted by the slowdown from the 2016 Centennial Administration but a rate more comYear in RMNP. Highway 34 traffic is mensurate with the growth in personal down, even compared to 2017 when consumption, which makes up 70 perthere were also closures. Highway 36 cent of GDP. traffic is up, even over 2017 when it was The tax cuts and increased Federal also carrying Highway 34 traffic. Rocky budget spending did speed up the U.S. Mountain National Park visitation was economy in the first quarter and will up slightly after the 2017 slowdown. probably do the same in the second New business licenses issued were up in quarter. But the big boost predicted by March but down for the year and buildCongress has not materialized; more ing permits issued were also down for take-home pay has been easily dwarfed the year. In general, this presents a by increases in energy and other conmixed picture of recent growth in the sumer necessities. Most people do not Estes Park economy. feel better off financially.

How much longer will the good ecoThe Colorado economy is growing nomic times last? Most non-political even more aggressively than the U.S. economists see a slowdown in 2019, economy. The energy sector in Weld probably even a recession. I think slowCounty is booming again with the price ing growth will begin to be evident after of petroleum approaching $70 per barthe second quarter and 2019 will probarel. The construction sector in Larimer bly see a recession.

County and in the Denver metro area is Please Note: This is a very brief sumdoing very well. Even the agriculture mary of a comprehensive, specialized, sector is doing better than last year. Not quarterly economic summary and forewell, but better.

The State adjusted county employment cast report that Bank of Estes Park utilizes internally, addressing the national, numbers early in the year, as they do state, county, and local economies. The every year, lowering the growth of employment in Larimer County from a 5-7 complete version is available upon request to bank clients of Bank of Estes percent annual range to a more reasonPark, for private, individual use, without able 4-5 percent rate. Historically, that’s still very good but is not likely to last be- reproduction or distribution. This brief summary is being made available as a yond 2018. service to the local Estes Park community.

Of course, more employed persons creFor questions or comments, please call ate more demand for houses, apartments Scott Applegate, Chief Credit Officer, at and everything else. There are not 970-235-7027.

Provided by Bank of Estes Park

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The 2018 Wool Market is next month!

Workshops Dyeing! Weaving! Knitting! Spinning!

Crocheting! Felting! Basketry! What did we miss? Check out the complete listing of 2018 Workshops at epwoolmarket.com to find out. Online registration is now closed for all workshops. however, to see if a class still has openings, please call 970-586-6104. Registration numbers are up about 70% from last year but there still may be some openings in some classes.

Annie Modesitt is teaching half day classes (new this year!) including Knitting With Wire and Charted Entrelac. Pick up a new skill, enjoy lunch with friends, and then scoot over to the market for the sneak peek on Friday evening!

Not sure what to expect? Here's what one of last year's attendees had to say about the workshops: "There is a feeling of camaraderie in each class I have taken over the years. People are happy and excited to learn from the instructors and each other!"

Vendor Spotlights Leading Men Fiber Arts will be joining us this year, and can be found in booth #69

Estes Park Wool Market June 7-10

along the west wall. Hailing all the way from Illinois, be sure to check out Steve and Andy's beautiful hand-dyed yarns!

Estes Park's very own shop The Stitchin' Den will be back again, and can be found in booth #16 (same spot as last year). Pay them a visit either at the market, or at their store when continuing your visit downtown!

Merch Surely you need a stuffed llama in your life right? And how cute is this guy above? Supplies will be limited at the merchandise table on Saturday and Sunday!

Demos Interested in a new topic, but can't make it to a workshop on Thursday/Friday? The following 20-minute demos will be held for free in the Event Center (the new building with all of the vendors) on Saturday and Sunday. We are so grateful for our expert demo instructors! New this year, demos will take place in two different locations within the Event Center.

Saturday, June 9: 12:30 p.m. Portuguese Knitting, Sara Greer 1:30 p.m. Tapestry 101, Rose Vigil 2:30 p.m. Spinning on a Drop Spindle, Shirley Ellsworth 3:30 p.m. Natural Dyeing, Sara Greer

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Sunday, June 10: 12:30 p.m. Pickup Patterns on simple Looms, Jennie Bagrowski 1:30 p.m. Easy Peazy Needle Felted Ornaments, Monique Mullis 2:30 p.m. Blending Board Creations, Shirley Ellsworth Sponsors The Estes Park Wool Market is once again being supported by our local paper the EP News. Be sure to pick up a free copy of this weekly paper when you get to town, and don't be surprised to see the Wool Market prominently displayed on the June 8 issue! EP News is proudly presenting this year's Children's Area, which will once again be in Barn W. Visit EPNews.com to see what else is going on around town during your visit.

Contests Do you have a skill or product you'd like to show off? Consider entering the Fleece & Fiber contest or the Handspun Skein contest at this year's Wool Market! We bring in expert judges for all of our shows, contests and events, including these two. Registration forms and additional information can be found online.

For questions or comments regarding the Estes Park Wool Market, please contact Event Coordinator David Hocker at dhocker@estes.org or 970-577-3905. epwoolmarket.com Like us on Facebook

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Recycling Update

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By: Judi Smith

EPMGA Results From 5/7/2018 Gross Austin Logan 69 Jim Gallup 72 Al Wagner 77 Josh Tracy 78 Matt Quinn 80 Jim Wright 82 Stan Osborne 83 Ray Leaycraft 83 Scott Logan 83 Net John Baney 61 Ron Little 64 John Tessler 64 Mike Johnston 64

Henry Glover 65 Don Bryson 66 Rod Unruh 66 George Smith 66 Charlie Griffin 68 Lanty McCartney 68 John Krueger 70 Reds Robert Sherrod 63 Wayne Andersen 64 Tom Washburn 66 Chip Sproul 67 Tony Palmer 68 Jack Holmquist 69 Bill Sweet 70

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association “Eclectic” Game Of The Day Results Tuesday’s EPWGA game of the day was called “Eclectic,” where we all played the front nine twice. This is an individual game, where the best score on each hole during the two rounds is chosen, then all of these are added together and 1/2 of each player's handicap is applied. It was a gorgeous spring day for our first day of league this season!

The winners were: Flight 1: Tie for 1st place Marianne Casey (31) - $13 Ruth Moser (31) - $13 Flight 2: Tie for 1st place Jan Alderman (33) - $13 Marilyn Soby (33) - $13 Flight 3: 1st place Karyn Saucier (32)

Some even quit recycling when the new fees were established. However, whether The more ecological the disposal of waste, the more it costs. Now that China they pay for landfill or for recycling, no longer accepts contaminated bales of their disposal costs help fund the “free” recycling just the same. recycling, the cost of the recycling On May 16th from 4:30-6:30 at the EP process has increased exponentially.

From collection, to sorting, to transport- Museum, Larimer County Solid Waste Department will hold an open house ing, to processing, the cost of recycling or composting can be considerably more presentation of the coming changes.

Along with a new, modern landfill, they than the financial cost of filling a landwill, hopefully be offering a confill. But, what about the non-fistruction and demolition nancial costs of filling the (C&D) waste processland with trash? ing facility along with That is not to say that recycling options for we do not need a landfill yard waste and food waste. for those items that have no Although collection other option, in Estes may or such as cellomay not be in the phane and waxed foreseeable fucardboard. But, ture, I comif we strive to mend them for keep our this proposal, rereusables, recymoving 41% of our clables and comcustomary land fillpostables out of the ing. burial ground, the The PAYT (pay as you landfills we build will last throw) system used by most longer and less land will be devoted to Colorado communities is the right way the long-term burial of trash. to go, because the less you “throw” the Land is a valuable commodity. The less you owe. At the same time, under a land on Earth is a limited quantity (and system where landfill collection pays for getting smaller as the oceans swell). waste diversion, and landfill use is deEven though the current (and future) Larimer County landfills are “not in our creasing as recycling increases, the better we do our job of reducing, reusing, back yard,” do we, really, want to keep dotting Colorado, or the USA, with pud- and recycling, the less money there will be to fund the system. If we want to dles of buried trash? Isn’t it better to keep up with the ecological strides of limit what we throw into these puddles the communities down below, we will before they become a lake? need to find better ways to fund a clean, In Estes Park, as in most areas of Colorado, we have an option of free residen- complete recycling and composting collection. Thoughts? tial recycling. But this does not mean The next League of Women Voters & that the cost of recycling is free. Estes Community Recycling Committee Park contracts with Larimer County for meeting will be 10 a.m. June 6 at the EV all handling of solid waste. Currently, the Library.

Www.lwv-estespark.org is the costs of the free residential recycling LWVEP website.

I can be reached at program are covered by fees for garbage RRRcyc2se@gmail.com and sent to the Larimer County Landfill and by the charges for businesses to recycle. www.recycleestes.org is the Recycling website.

Some businesses do not have recycling.

A Chance To Fix My Mistake Letter From Restorative Justice Client To The Editor: People make mistakes and do not always get to fix them. Luckily, I was given a chance to fix mine. My mistake was when I took an argument with someone to the next level by letting my anger over the situation get the best of me. By this I mean I turned the verbal argument into a physical one. I punched the person I was arguing with, which was a huge mistake. In my anger, I hurt someone else and for this I am very sorry. Luckily I was able to go through Restorative Justice, which gave me an opportunity to fix this mistake. For this I am thankful.

The folks involved in the Restorative Justice program gave me the tools and advice on how to handle the situation in a much better way. This process turned my mistake into a learning experience that has changed my life. I was able to stand before the person I hurt, along with community representatives, and understand how my actions affected all of them. I was given the opportunity to apologize for the incorrect way that I handled the situation and instead of a criminal charge, I was offered forgiveness! For that I am very thankful.

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3rd Annual Monday Artisans Market Rusty Beach Former Estes Park resident, Rusty Beach died at Applewood Living Center in Longmont. Lillian Lenora Young was born October 26, 1936 in Gilmer, TX. Her parents were Cy and Sarah (Dyke) Young.

Rusty spent most of her life in San Antonio, TX, and some years in Tyler, TX where she earned her real estate license. Loving the mountains, she moved to Estes Park, CO in 1976 where she worked at Grandpa’s and the Lazy ‘B’ for 30 years. She enjoyed hiking, camping, horseback riding and the

wildlife of the area.

Rusty is survived by her daughter Rhonda Valeriano and her husband Sam of Pinewood Springs, CO, grandchildren Samuel of Denver, CO, Sarah of Salt lake City, UT, Stephen of Denver, Stuart of Fort Collins, CO and Sophia of Pinewood Springs. She is also survived by a sister Sarah Jobson of San Antonio. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Sean Valeriano who died 15 years ago at the age of 15. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Rusty’s family.

Service will be held at a later time.

Jean Carlson Jean Carlson passed away on April 30, 2018 at the age 92. She was a longtime member of the Community Church of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, as well as a member of P.E.O. She is survived by her husband, Ed, of 72 years; a daughter, Nancy, of Fort Collins, Colorado; a granddaugh-

ter, Stephanie, of Jupiter, Florida; three great-grandchildren, Caroline, Hayden, and Preston, also of Jupiter, Florida; a sister, Jackie, of Green Ridge, Missouri; many cousins, nieces and nephews in Missouri and Golden, Colorado. Visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

Holy Yoga At MedX Thursday Mornings Looking for a work out that nurtures your body and soul? Join Alicia from Zoomet Yoga, LLC for a Holy Yoga gentle flow class. (non-denominational Christian based) Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. at MedX of Estes Park 158 1st Street.

Cost per class is $5 plus MedX Mem-

bership, Silver Sneakers, or Day Pass.

Classes open and close with prayer and scripture is used as a foundation for each class. For more information contact Alicia at zoometyoga@gmail.com or 970-4807511.

Join the Monday Artisans Market!

Buy local. Buy art. Bringing local, original, handmade art to Estes Park The Monday Artisans Market invites all Colorado artisans to submit art for consideration for the 2018 season of the Monday Artisans Market at Riverside Plaza, downtown Estes Park, Colorado.

Join our outdoor weekly Artisans Market at the beautiful Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park.

The market encompasses a carefully curated, handmade-only market place. The 2018 season opens on the first Monday in June and continues every Monday until the last Monday in August.

The Monday Artisans Market offers artisans an affordable, open-air marketplace to build a local following, network with a community of artisans, and benefit from group marketing and publicity. You may sign up for each week throughout the sum-

mer, or you may choose to participate as a drop-in vendor, filling in your schedule between shows and fairs. All quality artists and crafters are encouraged to apply.

Contact Mary & Frank Crone at ManyaCrone@aol.com for an application and any questions regarding the process.

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Assistant Mechanic At the Golf Course Full-time, year-round, benefitted position Repairs and maintenance of EVRPD mowers, tractors, golf carts, trucks, utility vehicles and other equipment – gas, diesel, 2-cycle engines and hydraulic systems, reel grinding, welding. Salary range $14.00-$18.90/hour (DOE/DOQ), plus competitive benefit package.

Lead Custodian for the Community Center Full-time, year-round benefitted The Lead Custodian is responsible for performing the various skills that are associated with the routine custodial maintenance of the facility and equipment, including minor mechanical preventative maintenance. Salary range $15.87 - $24.04/hour (DOE/DOQ), plus competitive benefit package.

Community Center Lifeguard ($10.50 - $13.50) Year round part-time and seasonal full-time and part-time positions available.

Training and certifications provided. FREE Community Center Membership.

Community Center Guest Services and Facility/Fitness Attendant ($12.00 -$15.00) Year round part-time and seasonal full-time and part-time positions available.

Flexible: 4, 6 and 8 hour shifts available. FREE Community Center Membership. $12.00-$15.00/hr.

Golf Course Grounds Maintenance ($11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Perform various tasks pertaining to the maintenance of golf courses including mowing, bunker maintenance, line trimming, and landscape maintenance tasks; requires moderate to heavy physical demands.

Golf Course Groundskeeper ($10.20/hr. - $12/hr.)

Enjoy beautiful sunrises and golf privileges while performing light golf course maintenance duties, including operating a riding mower, at EVRPD Golf Courses.

Campgrounds Maintenance ($12/hr. - $15/hr.)

Must be physically fit, able to work independently, and self-motivated to perform maintenance duties, including improving campsites and campground properties at two EVRPD campgrounds.

Campgrounds Guest Services ($10.20/hr. - $12/hr.)

Looking for individuals who love working with people, are detail-oriented and proficient on a computer, and can multi-task in a busy retail environment at the Estes Park Campgrounds at Mary’s Lake and East Portal.

Lake Estes Marina Seasonal Employee ($10.20/hr. - $13/hr.)

Work involves sales duties, light maintenance work and team cleaning responsibilities. Position will help to provide a safe, enjoyable and quality marina experience, on and around Lake Estes.

Community Center Custodians Seasonal Part-time. Assist in keeping the community center clean. Free Community Center Membership

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or Estes Valley Community Center at 660 Community Drive. Please submit applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District

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Emergency Department Patient Registration Specialist FULL TIME – SEASONAL POSITION

Interview patient and or family to obtain critical and accurate patient information and register patient. Complete appropriate paperwork to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance requirements. Must have good communication and organizational skills and be capable of collecting payments and operating credit card machine. Previous experience in a medical office or registration area preferred.

SEASONAL PREMIUM RATE AVAILABLE

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com Competitive Salary and Benefits

555 PROSPECT AVENUE ESTES PARK, CO 80517 970-577-4458

Housekeeping

Part Time to Full Time - $13/hr

Laundry Attendant Strip & Prepper Full Time

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

L ane Guest Ranch 12 miles South of Estes Park

Is Hiring: Waitstaff Wranglers Housekeepers Kids Counselors Salaries: $1400 per mo.

Plus room & Board

Call Paul at 303-747-2176

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The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew The Apostle, Episcopal is offering a position for an

OFFICE MANAGER. A 20hr. a week schedule is required Monday- Thursday. The person qualified for this position must possess the following skills and qualities: Attention to detail, ability to work with a wide number of people with courtesy and hospitality, ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, upkeep of office equipment, keep track of membership, and file keeping. This is a an hourly paid position based on experience. A complete job description and scedule is available upon request.

Interested persons may submit resume to Fr. Seth Richmond at the following address.

Email: frseth@stbartsestes.org or Fr. Seth Richmond, P.O. Box 1559, E.P. 80517

SPUR LIQUOR ~ Help Wanted ~

Clerk/Stock Person Year round/Part time

Inquire within at 900 Moraine Ave.

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DOG BATHER NEEDED

Trendz at the Park is hiring for a Retail Supervisor!

This position is year round.

Maintain our merchandise offering is properly stocked and attractively shown.

Maintain the selling space in a clean, orderly, and attractive condition.

Work in harmony with co-workers, other departments, management, and our guests.

Supervise all staff, help with scheduling, and various other duties.

We also have openings for Retail Associates $11.00/hr, Full Time or Part Time hours!

Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com.

Or fill out an application at The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S Saint Vrain Ave.

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Latitude 105 Alehouse is looking to add friendly & enthusiastic team members!

Bartenders Servers Cooks Kitchen helpers

We offer opportunities for advancement, and a great team atmosphere!

Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com.

Or fill out an application at The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S Saint Vrain Ave.

Kennel Assistant Part-time

Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

Retail SaleS Days, Eves & Weekends Mid-May start, $12.00/hr

Drivers Wanted!

Come drive with Lyft in Estes Park For a flexible schedule and lots of earning potential!

Sign up at lyft.com/estes18 to receive a $100 sign-on bonus.

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS! We are a nationally recognized Fine Art and Craft group of galleries with 2 locations in Estes Park.

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

Retail sales experience preferred, but we will train the right person.

Must be friendly and outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

We offer: • Very competitive wages • Attractive employee discounts • Bonus potential • A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!

Casper is hiring contract labor part time. We do residential cleaning. Must be reliable and position is flexible($380).

Kindly send resume to oscarteylor@gmail.com for more details!

for 10 Unit B&B Starting Mid May Ending Mid November 4 days per week. 8 hour shifts 9:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Working independently to complete all laundry tasks including stain treating and folding to our high standards.

Will Train. Detail oriented, and time management skills a must.

Starting Wage: $13 Apply by emailing your resume to work@romanticriversong.com

SEASONED

An American Bistro Looking for our next great front of the house waitstaff employee(s).

Must be full of hospitality and be 'others oriented'... Call us at 970.586.9000.

We can't wait to meet you!

Please drop off resume in person at: 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodgalleries.com

Retail Position

Busy, Year Round Resort has a

Professional Hospitality Position

Full and Part time Year round, start right away Some evenings & weekends required Apply at 160 W. Elkhorn Ave.

available. We are looking for a person that can demonstrate their abilities in an efficient and friendly manner with responsibilities pertaining to most aspects of a small resort. Self starter, computer skills, eye for detail, and an overall multi tasking individual will best fit our top notch team.

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PONDEROSA LODGE Is looking for a motivated, reliable person with multi-tasking abilities for:

OFFiCe StaFF

Evenings or PM Will train, extremely competitive pay Possible Yr. Rd. Opportunity Please apply in person at: 1820 Fall River Rd. | Estes Park

$11 / Hr. Plus tips M-F 970-586-1988 Canine Hair Design (in Piccadilly Square)

Office/Guest Relations 20-35 hours per week.

Flexible schedule Please apply in office 1888 Fall River Rd Premier Members Credit Union

is seeking a friendly, professional Teller/ Jr Banker to join our Estes Park branch team.

Apply at www.pmcu.org.

Full time, hours all year.

Great benefits. Competitive pay.

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

YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center

FULL-TIME

Housekeeping

Postitions Available.

Year-round & seasonal. Guaranteed bonus for seasonal position.

90 day raise + benefit package for year-round position.

All with competetive wages Apply in person or email resume 2801 Fall River Rd. wildwoodinnoffice@gmail.com

The Mad Moose - 900 Moraine Ave.

HOUSE KEEPER OFFICE CLEANER

Seasonal Laundry Attendant

for busy pet grooming shop.

Possible Year round position.

Must have reliable transportation, be able to lift 50#, phone skills , experience with different breeds of dogs a PLUS.

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

Events Maintenance Worker (Temp assignment – 6 months) Community Services Dept./Special Events Hiring Range $16.69 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Groundworker

Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $22.22 - $26.11 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Groundworker (Temp assignment thru 12/31/18)

Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $22.22 - $26.11 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS IS GROWING! PROPERTY MANAGER Experience in lodging, or short-term/long-term rentals.

FRONT DESK CLERK Full-time and seasonal positions available.

Experience preferred.

HOUSEKEEPING Full-time and seasonal positions available.

Experience preferred.

Apply at or mail resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517

Line Equipment Specialist Utilities Dept./L&P Division Hiring Range $24.43 - $28.70 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

(Town employment application required)

Family Advisory Board Voluntary Member

Close Date: May 21, 2018

Local Marketing District Board Voluntary Member Close Date: May 21, 2018

Parks Advisory Board Voluntary Member

(2 positions open) Close Date: May 21, 2018

(Committee 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; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

Help Wanted!

Part-time Year-round Granny Gingham Gifts Apply in person at 137 E Elkhorn Ave or grannygingham@gmail.com 970-586-4644 Come join our Team!

Groundskeeper needed.

Wednesday and Friday 8-2:30 (13 hrs per week) $11-12/hr.

Ideal for older, retired or extra income. KOA campground.

815-751-1251

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice,

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Special Events / Fairgrounds Hiring rate $12.00 - $15.00 (DOE) Closing Date: 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 ▪ Email hr@estes.org 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.

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

Med/Surg Respiratory Therapist – PRN CNA - PRN Unit Coordinator - PRN RN-PRN

Prospect Park Living Center – Long Term Care LPN/Registered Nurse – FT LPN/Registered Nurse – FT - Nights MDS Coordinator - FT Activity Assistant – FT Certified Nurse Aid – FT - Nights LPN/Registered Nurse –PT – Nights Quality Department Case Manager – PRN

Physical Rehabilitation Physical Therapist – PRN Physical Therapist - FT

Labratory MT/MLT (ASCP) FT MT/MLT (ASCP) FT Seasonal

Admitting Emergency Deptartment Patient Registration Specialist – PRN Emergency Deptartment Patient Registration Specialist - FT Seasonal/Temp

EPMG Certified Medical Assistant - FT(3) Patient Services Rep - PRN Patient Services Rep - FT Physician - Internal Medicine - FT Cardiovascular Tech/Sonographer - FT Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound Technologist – PRN CT/X-ray Technician - PRN

Health Information Management Medical Records Specialist - PT Dietary Food Service Worker – PT Food Service Worker – PRN Environmental Services EVS Technician – PRN

the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Facilities Facilities Tech – FT

We are hiring for the following positions: Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk

Rates of pay from $10.00-$14.00 per hour (B.O.E.) Also:

Bakery Manager - $21.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Assistant Bakery Manager - $19.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Cake Decorator - $10.50-$16.99 (B.O.E.) Assistant Meat Manager-$20.73 per hour (B.O.E.) Meat Cutter $10.65-$20.40 Pharmacy Technician $10-$15.00 (B.O.E.) (B.O.E.: Based On Experience)

Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

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Foundation Development and Communication Coordinator - PT

Apply online: www.epmedcenter.com.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

METALSMITH

Assist our staff in jewelry repair, polishing, casting, sizing and design.

Prior experience is preferred

SALES ASSOCIATE

Fine jewelry retail sales Training provided, no prior jewelry knowledge necessary 235 West Elkhorn Ave. 970-586-5659

Looking for full-time, year-round employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Hiring now to train up for summer.

Prior work experience with dogs is preferable. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to pick up an application.

Now Hiring:

Handyman/Maintenance Technician. Must have experience in all types of home repairs, have own tools, have valid driver’s license and pass background check. Pay from $20 per hr + Bonuses. check. Pay based on experience.

Laborer/Apprentice. Work alongside of maintenance techs. No exp. needed. Must pass background check and have valid driver’s license. Pay starts at $14 per hour + Bonuses.

Housekeeping. Must have experience, pass background check & have valid driver’s license. Pay Starts at $15 per hour + Bonuses.

Call 720-676-6900 Estes Park Home Services

$300 Retention Bonus paid out twice each year!

WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for: Common Area Attendant Maintenance Tech Guest Services Agent Front Desk Housekeeper Housekeeping Inspector

Full & Part Time positions.

We offer a fun and energetic team environment with great benefits.

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at

www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

970-577-7517

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

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

Call Tim 970-518-4001 Bestway-Painting

Landscaping Position Trout Haven Resorts has an open position for a landscaper who likes the outdoors and enjoys getting their hands dirty. Landscaper Duties include: Mowing, weed control, flower bed maintenance, tree trimming, etc Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have a reliable vehicle. Hourly rate $12-15 p/h

General Maintenance is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h

Trout Wrangler This job is perfect for those who love to spend time outdoors. Duties include Pond duties include helping guests fish, cleaning fish, and maintaining rods and reels, customer service and miscellaneous tasks. Must have reliable transportation. The position is available immediately. Starting pay $10 per hour.

Mini Golf Ranger Trout Haven Resorts in Estes Park, Colorado is hiring for a Mini Golf Ranger at our Meadow Mini Golf. We work well together in a beautiful environment where all employees are respected and valued. We're looking for individuals who take pride in what they do. Position is available mid to late May. Duties include checking in guests, handling cash and credit card transactions, customer service and miscellaneous tasks

Bank of Estes Park has an opening for a Full Time TELLER POSITION. Competitive wages, excellent benefits & paid vacation time.

Prior banking or cash handling experience preferred.

Email resume to mlouk@bankofestespark.com.

970 577-1234 ECOE

Please apply online www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions 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 available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: • Housekeepers • Laundry • Maintenance • Breakfast Attendant

Must be a non-smoker. $12.00 per hour + hiring bonus.

Apply in person or email resume 1260 Big Thompson Avenue cory@estesresort.com No calls

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

When applying online please use a PC, as mobile devices are not always compatible with this program.

• RECEPTIONIST Now Hiring Customer Service Representatives!

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

Full time positions available.

Full or Part Time

Position needed at Estes Park's only full service spa.

Spa etiquette, professionalism, friendliness, and ability to multi-task are a must.

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

Please email resumes to: Melissa@RiverspointeSpa.com

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

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Universal Worker (Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining services) 1 on-call position New Starting Wage of $13.50 • Senior Living Waitstaff fulltime, $13.50

• Senior Living Medication Aide 2 full time positions (differential paid) NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50 Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits.

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

RENTALS

RENTALS

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Homes

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Home Repair/Service

2200+s.f 3/2 up+poss 2/1 down, 24x30 garage +carports, appliances, $1850. first/last+deposit.

928-218-1100

Clean 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex on quiet cul-desac. NS/NP. 970-586-6487

Apartments SHORT TERM small 1 br apt. Avail now for 4 to 6 months. Near Glen Haven.

All utilities paid. $600/mo.

303-444-0104.

Commercial Rentals Private office space with 880 sq. ft. Reception area, private office and conference room. Have your own private bathroom, heat and air conditioning. Easy parking. Call Peggy Lynch 970-232-5588.

TRANSPORTATION Cars Toyota 2000 Camry LE V6, manual, sun roof, blue, leather interior. Very good condition. 1 owner.

125,735 mi. $2150. Leave message 970-586-1941

Misc.

4 Yokohama P225/60 R17 Geolander Tires. Like new (811 miles). Original $580.

Asking $475. 586-4259

HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com Fowler Roofing Replacement/Repairs Free inspections Locally owned Licensed/Insured (720)308-0494

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SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

Landscaping

Piano Tuning

Commercial

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.co.business

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Wants To Buy Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks and Patios; stamp and color available.

Furniture Free estimates Local’s Concrete LLC~Alfonso Regalado 970-412-0332 FREE!! 30” x 60” wood desk. Good condition, drawers & large cubbySewing/Alterations hole. 970-593-2707

HOUSEHOLD

Creative Sewing Services Cushions, chairtops, Industrial repairs & leather.

Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

7 ft. FULL SIZE LOG FUTON- with matching chair. $350.00 OBO. You haul 586-0104. Leave message.

Handyman A + Services, inc.

“Your Right Hand Handyman!”

SPRING IS HERE!!!

We Are Ready To Help You With Any and All of your Maintenance, Repair and Improvement needs.

Licensed and insured.

Call for a free Estimate 970-214-5196

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SALES Garage Sale Lot’s of free stuff, name your price. House hold, decor, linens, antiques.

Sat 10-2 Rain or shine.

Lake View Storage Hwy 34

ANIMALS/PETS For Sale

Fri 8-3 Sat 8-1 Estes Valley Self Storage 525 Pine River Lane #65.

Sports gear, housewares, games, bikes, books, Amer Girl Dolls, frames, etc.

ANIMALS/PETS PET WATER TURTLES Non breeding pair of Yellow Bellied Sliders 6 in.

Diameter 5yrs. old Includes: 55 Gal. Tank, 2 Filters, Heater, Food $150 970-203-1705 Also have pair of Female Red Eared Sliders in 70 Gal. tank 4 sale

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

SALES Garage Sales Help Fund Stark’s Mission Trip Sale. House full of treasures.- Sat 8-2.

164 Stanley Circle Drive.

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BECK Architects Architecture, Planning, Interiors Thomas W. Beck, A.I.A. 170 S. St Vrain Estes Park, CO 80517-0057

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ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization

QuickBooks Support

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970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati COMPUTER SERVICES

1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

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Window Coverings & Draperies Counter Tops • Flooring • Professional Interior Design

431 B.West Elkhorn ~ 970-577-7755

Mon-Fri 9am - 5 pm Saturday by appointment www.designestes.com

Full service general contracting since 1998

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MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL

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25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993

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

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

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1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

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DRIVEWAY SPECIALS! Seal Coating - Crack Sealing Patching - Lot Maintenance

970-412-4704

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Peace, Quiet & Perfection...

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NE W OPEN HOUSE Sat, 5/11 4-6pm The perfect mountain home on Fox Creek... Enjoy over 2000sf of beautiful living space, soaring kitchen with tile counters & hardwood floors, dining room with forest views and access to the expansive patio & deck with hot tub. The living room, with fireplace, beckons for company or quiet moments. 2-Master suites provide serenity and luxury, plus additional bedroom for company, and a seperate home office.

Ready to enjoy everyday or every weekend. Beautifully updated with cabin-luxury throughout, 2car garage, lots of peace & quiet, creek frontage, hot tub, fire pit and smart-home technology.

Mountain Comfort. Ideal Location. Inspiring Views. Your forever home in Cherokee Meadows offers a perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. The open floorpan envelops you with amazing views from the floor to ceiling windows in the Great-room, Dining Area and well-equipped Kitchen. Main level living with Master Suite, with 5-piece Bath and separate office. Lower level provides privacy for 4 additional Bedrooms, Family Room & Bonus Room for hobbies & storage. Enjoy spectacular snow-capped views of Longâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peak from wrap-around deck and sunny, level, treed yard. Welcome Home.

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$599,500 ~ 601 Fox Creek

Great Value at $390,000!

End-of-the-Road Retreat

Tour Vintage Cabin on Hwy 7, with 3 spacious Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Large & open dining/greatroom has a built-in serving area, dual fireplace & lots of natural light. See through into an amazing kitchen with built-in dining table & bench, beautiful stained glass & antique Frigidaire Imperial Flair stove! Plenty of built-in storage throughout. This fantastic home sits on .71 acres & has a large workshop or RV port on property along with attached 1-car garage.

$390,000 ~ 911 South Saint Vrain

Serene mountain getaway, year-round residence or vacation rental/investment. 30 acres of in-town, end-of-theroad privacy, amazing night skies and abundant wildlife.

Well maintained home features beautiful wood beams, moss rock fireplace and view windows in every room. Main level living with a total of 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, plus a large walkout Family/Rec room for entertaining and extra guests.

Amazing rock formations, huge views, Aspen Groves, Pine Forest and level areas for recreation.

$895,000 1267uppervennerranch.srp3d.com

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YOUR IMPACT We will MATCH your donation for the Premier Longs Peak views on almost half and acre. This bright, well maintained home is designed to take in snow capped views in every room. The large country kitchen has a pantry, wet bar and many of cabinets. Efficient natural lights bring in a warm glow. Everything, including laundry, is available on the main floor.

Stone fireplace is wood-burning. Garage is oversized and home has plenty of storage.

$525,000 ~ 931 Ramshorn Drive

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