THE GOMEZ TEAM

Javier Gomez Broker estesparkproperties@gmail.com 970 213-8692

Maria Gomez Broker maria@estesparkproperties.realestate 970 213-9479

Generosity Abounds

By: Brian Schaffer, Executive Director

We celebrated several milestones during 2022 with one of them being a newer building with more space to expand services to our neighbors. I am sitting in my new office as I write—it has a large window that gives me an expansive view from Lumpy Ridge to Longs Peak. I love it!

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

Fabulous established floral business in Estes Park in operation for 15 years. Custom wedding and funeral arrangements, fresh cut bouquets, and the most adorable live plants around! The Fairy Gardens are so special and unique. Located in one of the most desirable wedding and travel destinations in Colorado, this bright, cheery and creative shop can be yours. A wonderful book of business, rental supplies, and history in the community that would be a wonderful investment for you. Only 200k, plus inventory. Great location and a calendar full of events already! Showings by appointment only. Call listing office for details. Looking

We currently have openings for residential, commercial and investment brokers. Competitive commission splits in a relaxed office environment. Contact us today!

We made the actual move on October 10th and it wasn’t long before we began utilizing the entire space. Much of the work has been organized to make good use of every inch of the building while other work has grown organically to meet the needs of our community. It’s amazing to think that what we envisioned almost four years ago has become a reality. It took a lot of people working together to bring this vision to life. Our work is often like this—we talk with neighbors and we dream together about what’s next. We think of new ways to move forward in a positive direction and then take on the hard part of working slowly, methodically and at times quietly as we wait for everything to come together.

Our vision for 2023 is pretty expansive and just as steep as the mountains that surround us. We’re in a season of growth and development that will take us to new heights in the way we serve our neighbors. We’re excited about the journey ahead! We would love to have you join us, so let me know how you’d like to get

By: Larry Strong

Vista View Lane $1,295,000

• Spacious Mountain Retreat

3,055 sq. ft., 1.03 acres

• Hike out your back door up Prospect Mountain to the ‘Thumb’

• 4 separate entertainment areas, plus a hot tub room, 4 beds/3 baths

• Turn-key, just bring your clothes involved.

Just last week we had several people come together to gather home furnishings for the family in transition. Thank you! We still don’t have a vehicle for the other single lady, so if you were waiting to see if someone else was going to step up—here’s your chance to gift someone a good used vehicle. A few days ago I was sitting in Ed’s Cantina with a group of staff members and supporters of Crossroads. It was a great time eating, drinking and sharing life together. I was impressed with one of our families who intentionally invited another family to join them which turned out to be an incredible experience of building relationships while supporting the work of Crossroads. We are grateful for the 7% proceeds that will be coming to Crossroads in the next few days. The great thing about our town is that the philanthropic spirit is alive and well. You might not know this, but Claire’s has committed to doing something very similar to Ed’s in supporting five nonprofits with 20% of their sales every Tuesday from January 10 through March 7. Crossroads is one of their five charities of choice and we are very appreciative of their generosity. Thanks Claire and Ryan! I know many of us like to sample the delicious food being cooked in our town so I just wanted you to know where to go for some of the best food. Have a wonderful week!

Live Large, Stay Small

“Oh Lord it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror ‘cause I get better lookin’ each day. Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble but I’m doin’ the best that I can.” folks allowing their ego to get in the way of their intelligence. That friends, is the kiss of death to anybody in leadership.

This song written by Mac Davis became an international hit in 1980 and while it was written and performed with a “tongue in cheek” mindset there is a ring of truth in it. Maybe not the “better lookin’ each day” line, but “it’s hard to be humble” part.

I’ve had the distinct priv ilege of meeting and working with outstanding leaders. I’ve also had the op portunity to work with people in position of leadership who struggled with thinking they were “perfect in every way.” There is a big difference between a great leader and a “positional” leader. Being a good leader doesn’t happen by default. And staying large by being small is the key.

God’s Word says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” “He (God) must increase, but I must decrease.” Now that is living large by being small! We will never run out of material to focus on at Men on Fire. We could spend the next five years literally, focused on humility—staying small and living large—striving to be comfortable with who we are and secure in our own skin. Good news is, there lot more material to cover besides staying humble. Being a better man, husband, brother, father, employer and leader takes more than just humility but it’s a good place to start.

Making dreams come true for over 20 years!

In my corporate life, I never wanted to be the smartest guy in the room. If I ever felt like I was the smartest guy in the room I knew I was in trouble because I’m not that smart. It was easier for me to get into college than out. More important, I never wanted to develop a mindset that I was always the smartest guy in the room. That is the definition of being small and pretending to be large. I have seen many train wrecks resulting from

An absolute great place to start your Saturday is with us at Men on Fire. We’re a diverse group of men from various life and faith journeys who gather for “Breakfast with a Purpose” every Saturday at the American Legion, 8:00 a.m. here in Estes Park. Regardless of where you’re at in your faith walk you will be welcomed, accepted and encouraged. Pretty sure you won’t find anybody struggling with “being perfect in every way.” Join us. There’s a seat a table for ya’.

Last Chance For Girl Scout Cookies!

Girl Scout Cookies are going....going.....gone. March 12 is the last day to buy Girl Scout Cookies this season. Thank you so much to all that have already supported Estes Park Girl Scouts by buying cookies this season. Starting February 27th, direct shipping will open and it will be your chance to try our new cookie, Raspberry Rally! This delicious raspberry infused cookie is a sister to our Thin Mint. Raspberry filling is surrounded by a chocolate coating that is bound to become a new favorite! This cookie is only available online starting February 27th. If you don't know a Girl Scout, you can find us at one of our numerous cookie booths. Please go to www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html. There you will find a list of all our booths including our Safeway booths coming up February 26March 12.

If you have already bought your cookies for the season, please consider buying and donating cookies to our local Hometown Heroes! The Daisy's have picked the "rescuers" as their hometown hero, our local search and rescue teams. The Brownie/Junior troop has picked our First Responders. The Cadette Troop has picked our snowplow drivers. The Senior Troop has picked our Power and Water Utility workers. Thank you for helping us support and show appreciation for our Hometown Heroes!

Our Girl Scouts use funds from selling cookies for all of our amazing adventures! We earn badges which teach us everything from STEM concepts, to baking, to outdoor education, and much more. This year our Brownie/Junior troop is using funds to go to the Great Wolf Lodge, and the Cadette Troop is going to travel by train to the Great Lakes and do an overnight adventure at the Cave of the Winds. These funds also help troops do community service, and earn their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Girls that are a part of the Girl Scout Cookie program learn business concepts like accounting, customer service, inventory management, marketing, and overall entrepreneurship. Thank you for helping our girls learn these important lifelong skills!