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March 25, 2022

BluebirdsA Sure Sign Of Spring!

The bluebirds have arrived in the Estes Valley giving us hope that warmer days are ahead. Bluebirds venture north when the worst of the winter weather has passed and they are assured they can find an ample food supply.

Photo by Dawn Wilson www.dawnwilsonphotography.com

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EVICS Family Resource Center Candidate Questions We at EVICS Family Resource Center understand the importance of representation and advocacy for families.

Earlier this month, EVICS Family Resource Center hosted a Civic Education and Engagement program, to inform the public about the upcoming municipal election, as well as encourage and inform on different ways to get involved in our community. The upcoming election is on April 5, 2022 to elect three trustee seats on the Board of Trustees. Voters will determine who will occupy seats currently held by Trustee Carlie Bangs, Trustee Marie Cenac, and Trustee Scott Webermeier. Trustee Cenac and Webermeier are running for another four year term. Town Trustee Candidates were invited to attend the Civic Education and Engagement program, and candidate Keven Benes was in attendance with his family.

The ballot will also include two ballot questions. More information about the upcoming election can be found at https://estespark.colorado.gov/elections.

To check your voter registration status, you may visit, www.GoVoteColorado.com.

Families were eager to participate, candidates were emailed a list of questions

that were submitted by families throughout the Estes Park community.

Thank you to all who submitted questions and to those that are running to represent all families and individuals in Estes Park.

The questions sent to Trustee candidates submitted by families in the Estes Valley are as follows: 1. Conoce la problematica actual de la comunidad hispana?

Do you know the current problems/struggles of the Hispanic community?

2. Tiene alguna propuesta que ayude y aporte a la comunidad hispana?

Do you have any proposals that will help and contribute to the Hispanic community?

3. Apoyaría propuestas en beneficio de la comunidad Hispana que solucione la problematica actual?

Would you support proposals for the benefit of the Hispanic community to solve the current problem?

4. Existe algun plan para mejorar el asunto de la falta de vievienda para la fuerza laboral?

Is there a plan to improve the issue of the lack of housing for the workforce?

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5. ¿Tiene alguna propuesta para abrir una oficina para solicitar el pasaporte americano?

Do you have any proposal to open an office to request the American passport?

6. How will you improve walkability and bikeability of our community?

7. What ideas do you have for developing solutions around affordable housing issues?

8. I recently heard Estes Park called a “childcare desert.” Why do you think this is still an issue after so many years and how do you believe the town can support (increased access to affordable, quality) childcare?

9. How would you describe the current culture of our community?

Full answers to these questions are available online at: estesparknews.com.

Reminder that citizens should have already received your mail-in ballot, which can be returned by mail through the New 24-hour drop off box located at Town Hall, adjacent to Bond Park or by hand delivery to the Town Clerk’s office during the same hours of operation or on Election day. The Vote Center on Election Day, April 5, 2022 will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Town Clerk’s Office, 170 MacGregor Ave., Room 130.

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Estes Valley Honor Wall Progressing At American Legion Post 6,000 copies were printed this week, and distributed FREE to hundreds of Estes Valley locations including Allenspark, Glen Haven & Lyons.

A National Online Audience With Loyal Local Readership

Construction continues on the Estes Valley Honor Wall and it looks amazing! The 112' wall is in place and some tiles honoring those who have exhibited a commitment to sacrifice, service, or support will be mounted soon.

2,400 commemorative tiles honoring individuals who have unselfishly served—or are serving—our nation or the community will eventually be mounted on the wall. This includes all Veterans and their families; organizations that support Veterans by their donations, service, sacrifice, or tangible support; First Responders; local government organizations; service and charitable organizations; individuals that can demonstrate a tie to Post 119 or Veterans; and other people who have been inspirational through contributions to their communities and the world we live in. Tiles will be installed in sections as orders are received.

Purchase a tile online or pick up an application at Circle 119.

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April 5 Municipal Election And New Town Hall 24-Hour Ballot Drop Off Box Ballots were mailed to all active voters who live within town limits the week of March 14. Voters who will not be home to receive a ballot may receive a ballot at a location other than the registered address by completing an application for an absent voter mail ballot, available at www.estes.org/elections. By law, ballots cannot be forwarded with other forwarded mail.

Citizens can return voted ballots by mail (postage required), in person at the Clerk’s office or through the new 24hour ballot drop off box located at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave., adjacent to Bond Park. Voters are reminded to complete the self-affirmation on the ballot envelope including voter name, physical address (no P.O. boxes) and signature.

Town Hall will be the only 24-hour ballot drop off box used during the election.

Important dates:

March 14 – March 18: – Ballots mailed to all active registered voters.

March 14: Last day for eligible electors to establish residency in the State of Colorado. Register to vote at www.govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office or Town Clerk’s office up to the day of the election.

April 1: Last day to request an absentee mail ballot to be mailed.

April 5: Election Day – Town Hall polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to be counted. April 5: Election night results will be posted at www.estes.org/elections.

April 26: Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees at the Town Board Meeting.

For more election information, please visit www.estes.org/elections, or contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777 or by email at townclerk@estes.org.

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

On March 15 at 8:20 police were called to 115 W. Elkhorn Ave. on a report of a shoplifting. Investigation determined that a 39 year old female from Estes Park had stolen a variety of earrings. The female was cited for theft into Municipal Court.

On March 16 at 3:47 p.m. officers responded to 1760 Gray Hawk Ct. on a report of a disturbance. Investigation showed that this started as a road rage incident that eventually ended up face to face. A 69 year old male from Estes Park was cited into Municipal Court for harassment.

On March 17 at 6:31 a.m. graffiti was re-

ported in the men's public restroom located in Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue. The words "Kizza" and "Kill Whitey!" were written on bathroom stalls with blue permanent marker.

Date of occurrence is unknown but security cameras will be viewed to determine if suspects can be identified. In the meantime, if anyone has any information on this incident please contact the Estes Park Police Department at 970-586-4000.

On March 18 at 11:21 a.m. the Estes Park schools at 1600 Manford Ave. hired a private contractor K9 to do a random drug sweep. A 16 year old male was found to be in possession of marijuana.

The juvenile male was issued a county ticket for underage possession of marijuana.

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Crystals Books Charms Tarot Lotions & Potions 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 March 13, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 12 calls for service. This included:

• Emergency medical (assist EPH): 3 • MVC: 2 • Alarm Activation: 2 • Odor Investigation: 1 • Assist: 1 • Helicopter Standby: 1 • Arcing Power Lines: 1 • Elevator Rescue: 1

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We encourage you to participate in your right to vote. You can read each of these candidate’s biographies and statements on the Town of Estes Park website: estes.org/elections. Estes Park News published all six candidate’s press releases in our March 11, 2022 edition. You can see that online at estesparknews.com.

Go Behind The Scenes With The Citizen’s Police Academy Anyone who has ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at the Estes Park Police Department can find out by attending the 2022 Citizen’s Police Academy. This informative series of classes, sponsored by the Town’s Police Department and offered free of charge, will take place April 11-May 12. Sessions take place Monday and Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Class size is limited to 20. Applications are available at the front desk of the Police Department at Town Hall, and at www.estes.org/citizenspoliceacademy. Applications must be received by Wednesday, April 6 and should be returned to Captain Rick Life at the Estes Park Police Department or via email at Rlife@estes.org. Applicants will

be required to pass a limited criminal background check prior to acceptance.

Citizen’s Police Academy familiarizes participants with everything from constitutional law to crime scene investigation. The classes will include topics that are common among law enforcement agencies, as well as issues that are unique to Estes Park, including patrol operations, investigations, the Estes Park Emergency Communication Center, the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, SWAT and the Auxiliary Police unit. Following graduation many academy graduates choose to continue involvement with the Police Department through its volunteer programs.

However, a commitment to future volunteering is not required.

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Seeking Your Questions For Special Districts Election Candidates The Estes Valley will have a Special Districts election on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Candidates for the Board of Directors of The Estes Park Hospital District and the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District will be seeking your vote. All registered voters in the Estes Valley are eligible to vote in district elections. Information about each district can be found via these links: Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District (https://evrpd.colorado.gov/) Estes Park Health https://eph.org/about-us/ Please submit your questions by Tuesday March 29

The League would like the public to send us questions that you would like candidates to answer ahead of the election. (The League will consider all questions received and will choose the most relevant questions.) Please send your questions to voterservice@lwv-estespark.org by the deadline of Tuesday March 29th. Watch for links to see the candidates’ answers in early April.

Register to vote by going to GoVoteColorado.gov or VOTE411.org The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.

En Busca de sus Preguntas para los Candidatos a las Elecciones de Distritos Especiales El Valle de Estes tendrá una elección de Distritos Especiales el martes 3 de mayo de 2022. Los candidatos para la Junta Directiva del Distrito Hospitalario de Estes Park y el Distrito de Parques y Recreación de Estes Valley buscarán su voto. Todos los votantes registrados en Estes Valley son elegibles para votar en las elecciones del DISTRITO. La información sobre cada distrito se puede encontrar a través de estos enlaces: Distrito de Parques y Recreación de Estes Valley (https://evrpd.colorado.gov/) Salud de Estes Park https://eph.org/about-us/ Envíe Sus Preguntas antes del martes 29 de marzo

La Liga desea que el público nos envíe preguntas que le gustaría que respondieran los candidatos antes de las elecciones. (La Liga considerará todas las preguntas recibidas y elegirá las preguntas más relevantes). Envíe sus preguntas a voterservice@lwv-estespark.org antes de la fecha límite del martes 29 de marzo. Esté atento a los enlaces para ver las respuestas de los candidatos a principios de abril.

Registrarse para votar by going to GoVoteColorado.gov or VOTE411.org La Liga de Mujeres Votantes es una organización de defensa y educación no partidista, que no apoya ni se opone a candidatos individuales o partidos políticos en ningún nivel de gobierno.

Meet At The Flagpole Monday, March 28 Join together as a community to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. The event will take place at the flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. on Monday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Let’s stand together as a community to uphold and support our Constitution of the United States in facing today’s and future challenges. The United States of America-one nation under God. See you at the pole! God bless you!

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Glen Haven General Store Welcomes New Owners Steve and Becky Childs are announcing the sale of the Glen Haven General Store after 40 years of owning and operating the popular establishment.

The new owners are Amanda and Tom Hoskins of Glen Haven. The Hoskins' plan on continuing the cinnamon roll tradition at the store and are looking forward to meeting the many loyal customers of the General Store in the upcoming season. Steve and Becky feel that Tom and Amanda are the perfect couple to carry on with the 100-year-old business and wish them every success in

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Barbara Lister Member for 12 years

Why I love being a member of Quota: Quota is a happy, friendly group of women who provide amazing services to the community and put on wonderful fundraising events. What’s amazing is all of our projects are accomplished between September and early May with two meetings a month. We’re efficient, analytical, and productive; all while having fun.

Favorite or memorable moment: Wrapping up the Home Tour and The Taste of Estes Park is always very enjoyable. Following the event everyone pitches in to clean up, share stories of the event, and celebrate our joint work.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Estes Park Quota or finding out more about it, please contact President Gail Albers at 970-481-2372 or Vice President Kris Hazelton at 970-231-2635.

their new endeavor.

The Childs' bought the store in 1981.

They raised three children at the store and cherish the memories and many friendships made over those many years. Steve and Becky extend their sincere heart-felt thanks to their many friends and customers for their support and love. They wish the Hoskins family the best of luck in their new adventure and hope you will all welcome them and ensure the continued success of the Glen Haven General Store.

Community Will Benefit By Voting For Kirby Nelson-Hazelton For Trustee Dear Editor – I am writing to express my support for Kirby Nelson-Hazelton's candidacy for town trustee. Kirby has lived in Estes for over 10 years and since her arrival here, she has actively involved herself in making this community better. Whether it has been professionally through her work at Visit Estes Park or her work on the Chamber of Commerce board, to her volunteerism, being an integral part of the Estes Park Non-for-Profit Resource Center Board and work on the Parks Advisory Board and Comprehensive Plan Committee, she has proven her commitment to this town and the community.

After listening to the Candidate Forum organized by the League of Women Vot-

ers, I was very impressed by her responses to the questions and her collaborative approach to the most pressing issues facing this town. As someone that has been following her campaign, I can attest that she cares about the different perspectives of the voters in this town and she believes that transparency and accessibility of town leaders is vital to an effective local town government.

Kirby has built her life in this town centered around community. This community would benefit from her great ideas and fresh perspective that will help make our town's vibrant and sustainable future even better.

Caity Leeds

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The End Of An Era

Photo by Fred McClanahan Jr. By: Fred McClanahan Jr.

The bull elk Kahuna (I named him “The Big Kahuna” in 2016 or 2017) was found dead last week in his usual home, Moraine Park. He either died from natural causes or was killed by a mountain lion. Tracks of a mountain lion were found in the snow at his carcass. He was estimated to be 12+ years old by examining dental wear and declining antler growth. Although he still sported a huge 7x7 rack in 2021, it was a little smaller in overall length and mass than previous years. He lived another 5-6 months after a big injury he sustained last September during a fight with another bull. One of the largest bull elk I've ever seen, he was definitely one of the most photographed. I'll miss seeing the old man but he leaves us with many great memories ... he was one in a million.

Supporting Kirby NelsonHazelton For Town Trustee To The Editor: I have known Kirby for many years.

Rarely has a candidate for Town Trustee been as rounded and as dedicated as Kirby. I have dealt with her in most all of her pursuits, and have found her dedication to each admirable. She routinely looks at issues from multiple angles before coming to a well thought through decision. I happily urge you to join me in supporting Kirby.

Chuck Levine

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Art Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary By: Pauline Bustamante

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The Art Center of Estes is celebrating its 35th Anniversary! This gallery was established by 21 local artists that had a dream of opening a gallery that displayed local artists’ artwork. Their vision also included art education as a cornerstone, providing art classes and programs for Leo Weber the community. This team of artists planned for 8 months before opening the gallery. The Art Center doors opened in May 1987.

To help us celebrate 35 years, we asked the six founding artists who still live in Estes Park to display their artwork with us throughout the year in with small “Highlighted Exhibits.”

Leo Weber will be our first founding artist exhibitor. He will be displaying several of his unique furniture pieces March 18-April 25.

Leo, a wood furniture artist, was the first Board president and helped to grow the gallery from one room to the five rooms we have now. Leo still has continued his romance with wood in his Estes Park studio where he works with his son, Nathan and wife, Debby.

I asked Leo to tell me how he got to Estes and his journey with his art: “As a young boy, my family moved around to Texas, South Carolina, and finally to Buffalo, New York, where I spent most of my youth. After hitchhiking around the U. S. as a teen, I spent three years in the Army in Okinawa, Japan, and in the Pentagon. My travel bug brought me to Estes Park in the spring of 1977, and I have been here ever

since.

“One of my first jobs in Estes was at the Stanley Hotel, and it was there that I met my wife, Debby Hughes. In 1978 we decided to create our business Mountain Woodworks, Inc. We began with small production runs of breadboards, rolltop breadboxes, wine racks, and backgammon boards. We sold our work to friends and through galleries in Estes Park and Aspen.

“My work expanded to furniture and architectural woodworking, and I studied with several wood masters. Over the decades we have had wonderful clients who gave us input on our designs but also allowed us our artistic freedom.

“I am in my studio almost every day collaborating with Debby, whose beadwork is often in my furniture. Our son Nathan’s metal work is often included as well. I like to start my days with a ‘clean palette.’ I pull out extraordinary pieces

Spirit Cabinet III of wood we’ve collected over the years and let them talk to me. It doesn’t get any better than that!”

The exhibit is open from March 18April 25, 2022. Our featured artist exhibit is Sally Richmond, oil painting and her son Sasha Richmond, photography.

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A couple of weeks ago we looked at some of the 110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior In Company and Conversation, or the Rules of Civility for short. This set of guidelines was compiled in the late 1500s by the Jesuits—the Emily Posts of the day, if you will. (I never say “if you will” in conversation so I thought I’d give it a go here. It’s kind of fun. Try it sometime—if you will.) We’re going to explore more of these archaic principles today. Let’s see how far we’ve come since they were penned—or how far we have yet to go.

[My comments are in brackets.]

The Rules: 28. If any one come to speak to you while you are sitting, stand up though he be your inferior, and when you present seats let it be to every one according to his degree. [This makes me think of a line from an Emily Dickinson poem: “How dreary to be Somebody! How public – like a Frog.” If all the wealthy sat there, all the educated here, and the lowly commoners over in that corner, imagine how bored everyone would be! I would prefer to be presented a seat next to someone different from me. Life is too short to spend it looking in the mirror.]

29. When you meet with one of greater quality than yourself, stop, and retire especially if it be at a door or any straight place to give way for him to pass. [What does “quality” mean? Bigger feet? Can balance a banjo on their nose? Their chickens lay more eggs than yours? Honestly!]

30. In walking the highest place in most countries seems to be on the right hand therefore place yourself on the left of him whom you desire to honor: but if three walk together the middle place is the most honorable, the wall is usually given to the most worthy if two walk together. [I was taught the man should walk closest to the street in order to shield the woman of any puddle splashes that may occur from passing cars. No joke.]

32. To one that is your equal or not much inferior, you are to give the chief place in your lodging and he to whom is offered ought at the first to refuse it but at the second to accept though not without acknowledging his own unworthiness. [“No really, I can’t sleep on your Elysium organic mattress with Capri Honey Egyptian cotton sateen sheets while you toss and turn on your old fold-out sofa bed. Well, on second thought, I guess I can. Is it ok if I turn on the remote-controlled heated mattress pad? I’m such a sloth!”]

37. In speaking to men of quality do not lean nor look them full in the face, nor approach too near them at lest keep a full pace from them. [“Men of quality” get flecks of food stuck betwixt their teeth just like the rest of us. So if you’re speaking to one of these men you will need to

say, “Spinach for lunch… sir? I see a bit of it stuck to your…shoe, where I’ve had to keep my eyes focused during our entire lunch so as not to look you full in the face.”]

38. In visiting the sick, do not presently play the physician if you do not know therein. [In other words, don’t sneak into the hospital room, take one look at the infirmed and start singing, “Put the lime in the coconut and call me in the morning.

Wooo-ooo!”]

41. Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors of arrogance. [I like that. “It savors of arrogance.”

It’s a classier way of saying, “It stinks.”]

42. Let thy ceremonies in courtesy be proper to the dignity of his place with whom thou converses for it is absurd to act the same with a clown and a prince.

[Many a prince has been a clown, and vice versa. Who is which?]

43. Do not express joy before one sick or in pain for that contrary passion will aggravate his misery. [Think Eeyore: “When you get better—which I doubt you will— we can go for a walk—but it’ll probably be snowing, so you might as well just stay in bed with that IV in your arm. Does your face hurt? It’s killing me.”]

44. When a man does all he can though it succeeds not well blame not him that did it. [Words to live by, even today. Especially today. Be kind. Be generous with praise. Do not judge lest one day you walk in that man’s shoes.]

45. Being to advise or reprehend any one, consider whether it ought to be in public or in private; presently, or at some other time in what terms to do it and in reproving show no sign of choler but do it with all sweetness and mildness. [I had to look up “choler.” It means “with a peevish or irascible temperament.” Truly, I can’t think of a single thing that should be done with choler, ever.]

47. Mock not nor jest at any thing of importance; break no jest that are sharp biting and if you deliver any thing witty and pleasant abstain from laughing thereat yourself. [We call this “deadpan.”] [And you know what? Somebody needs to laugh at my jokes.]

48. Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precepts. [Another way to say it: “Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone. ” In the 16th century or the 21st, this is timeless wisdom.]

We’re not yet halfway through the Rules of Civility. We’ll ponder these and come back for more in the future. Meantime, put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up!

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

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Silent Auction On First Friday Art Groove, April 1st At The Art Center

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The Art Center of Estes Park is hosting a silent auction during the Art Groove on First Friday, April 1st. This fun and unique shopping experience showcases world class artists from Colorado and neighboring Western states. Come discover hand woven garments, paintAnnie Reiser, Rocky the Ram. ings, jewelry, metalwork, photography, sculpture, pottery, and more! This auction is a fundraiser for the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies’ scholarship fund, which is rewarded to a graduating senior from Estes Park High School every spring.

The auction will take place April 1st from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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This Day In History, 2014 - U.S. Girl Scout Katie Francis breaks the record for selling cookies for the organization's annual fundraiser, selling 18,107 boxes over a seven-week period.

1996 - 68th Academy Awards - "Braveheart," Nicholas Cage and Susan Sarandon win.

1982 - Wayne Gretzky becomes 1st NHL to score 200 points in a season.

1972 - UCLA wins its 6th consecutive national basketball title.

1969 - John and Yoko stage their 1st bed-in for peace (Amsterdam).

1958 - Sugar Ray Robinson is 1st boxing champ to win 5 times.

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Bigfoot Days Return Next Weekend

Cliff Barackman Estes Park Bigfoot Days presented by The Highland Bard returns celebrating all things Squatchy. This event features a ticketed dinner with Television Bigfoot Celebrities, and a free festival in Bond Park with talks from TV Bigfoot Celebrities, live music, axe throwing, inflatable games, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, area Bigfoot tours, outdoor themed activities for the entire family, a special appearance from Bigfoot “The Original Monster Truck,” and much more!

Joe "Huckleberry" Lott and "Wild" Bill Neff are core members of the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings Team (AIMS). For generations alleged sightings of Bigfoot have occurred in the Appalachian Mountains and this band of hard-core hunters and trappers have made it their life’s work to investigate them. You can currently watch Huckleberry and Wild Bill and the rest of the AIMS team on the Travel Channel’s hit series, Mountain Monsters.

Cliff Barackman has been a dedicated Sasquatch field researcher for decades, and is a starring cast member of Animal Planet’s hit series Finding Bigfoot. Both on- and off-camera, he has managed to

Joe "Huckleberry" Lott

“Wild” Bill Neff

gather data supporting the hypothesis that Sasquatches are an undiscovered species that lives in North America.

Cliff is also the owner and curator of the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon.

Bigfoot Days kicks off on Friday, April

Wild Bill, and Cliff. Tickets are $90. For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/bigfoot-bbqdinner.html In addition to the free Bigfoot Days Festival on Saturday, April 2, 2022, there

1, 2022 with the Bigfoot BBQ from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ridgeline Hotel & Conference Center. This Bigfootthemed dinner will feature food, drinks, live music, photos, and mingling with an informal Q & A with Huckleberry,

will be the “World Premier” of the new documentary Alien Contact in the Rockies. This screening will be held at the Historic Park Theater at 3 p.m., and there will commentary by the Filmmakers before the screening. Admission is

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Movie Description: The Rocky Mountains of Colorado are well known for their mysterious and unexplained occurrences. More and more of these experiences cluster around paranormal hotspots or as they are now called places where the Skinwalker Ranch phenomena are occurring. A team of paranormal investigators set out to explore one of these hotspots and create another. What occurred was dramatic and unexpected: Interactions with playful supernatural beings… Bigfoot …Ghosts… Orbs …

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Programa Infantil en Español en la YMCA

Únete a nosotros en el edifcio del Sweet Memorial, el primer Sábado de cada mes en la YMCA of the Rockies. De 9:00 – 9:30 de la mañana. Este mes, el sábado 2 de abril, el tema del programa serán los osos. Podemos encontrar osos en casi todos los lugares del mundo y cada uno de ellos adaptados a su entorno. Explora, discute y aprende todo sobre nuestros osos Pardos de las Montañas Rocosas.

Este programa es para niños de 0 a 8 años. Después de la sesión, estás invitado a pasar tiempo con otros niños en nuestra área de juego en la planta baja.

Esta clase es en Español, pero todos los niños son invitados para aprender y hacer nuevos amigos.

Would You Like To Be Estes Park’s 2022 Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo?

Yeehaw! Plans for the Rooftop Rodeo are underway, and with it, the Crowns for the Care Queens Committee is seeking volunteer fundraisers to participate in Estes Park Health Foundation’s Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Competition. Contestants raise funds to benefit Estes Park Health Oncology Services.

Every Crowns for the Care Contestant receives one-on-one mentoring from a past Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo winner. The person who raises the most funds will be crowned Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Queen on Pink Night at the Rooftop Rodeo on Saturday, July 10. A no-obligation Informa-

tion Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Estes Park Health to provide more info and answer questions. Contact Estes Park Health Foundation at 970-577-4370 or giving@eph.org to reserve your spot.

For more information on Paint Estes Pink, visit www.GivetoEPH.org/pink.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

Join us at the Sweet Memorial Building at YMCA of the Rockies, the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. in the morning for a fun children’s program. This month, on Saturday, April 2, the theme of the program will be bears! We can find bears in almost all parts of the world, and each has been adapted to its environment. Explore, discuss and learn all about our Rocky Mountain bears. This program is for children from 0 to 8 years old. After the session, you are invited to spend time with other children in our downstairs play area. This class is in Spanish, but all children are invited to learn and make new friends.

Mark Your Calendars For The Fine Arts Guild Youth Theatre Summer Camp!

This camp is for kids entering third grade through graduating seniors.

Everyone who auditions will be cast! The summer camp will take place July 11thJuly 24th, with performances on the 23rd and 24th. The camp is five days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and costs $225 for performers and $175 for students learning set design and tech.

Student favorite director, Kerry Aiken, returns as director this summer, as well as master set-designer Grieg Steiner on the technical side. The camp will take place at the Estes Park High School Theatre.

Auditions are taking place either online or in person on April 23rd! Students need

to prepare 32-50 measures of a song from a musical, not to exceed one minute, and with a karaoke track. They will also learn a short dance beforehand and dance with a group at the audition and choose a short monologue from a list to read or recite. Online auditionees will video their audition and send it in.

Again, everyone who auditions will be cast! The in-person audition will take place Saturday, April 23rd at the Hondius Room at the public library from 11:153:30. To sign up for a 30-minute time slot and find more information, please visit www.fineartsguild.org.

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Honor An Estes Park Health Physician Or Staff Member On National Doctors Day

Doctors’ Day is Wednesday, March 30, and over the last couple of years, staff at Estes Park Health have worked hard to keep the community healthy and safe.

From operating with limited supplies during the early days of the pandemic and pivoting to adhere to changing health care regulations today, doctors and staff at Estes Park Health have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of the residents and visitors to the Estes Valley.

If you’d like to honor a doctor or staff member of Estes Park Health, consider donating in the name of your provider on Doctors’ Day. Include a personalized note in the Comments Box on the online donation form, and EPH Foundation

staff will deliver your sentiments to the EPH employee you choose to honor.

Visit www.givetoeph.org/doctorsday or call 970-577-4370 to schedule your donation today.

Doctors’ Day was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond, a physician’s wife in Georgia, and March 30th commemorates the anniversary of the day that surgical anesthesia was first administered to a patient.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

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A Few Winter Tales From Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center our facility the next morning.

Upon its arrival, staff were surprised to see the bunny in relatively good condition, despite its burns. The fur on its face and chin was singed. One eye was swollen but still intact.

Mallard covered in oil.

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By: Linda Tyler, Executive Director

At Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Lyons, we are wrapping up our winter season, and approaching our busy season. Below are a few stories of animals we have cared for during the past few months.

Bunnies Caught in Marshall Blaze Rescued On December 30, 2021, the Marshall Fire blazed through Boulder County neighborhoods at a horrifying rate.

More than 1,000 homes were destroyed.

Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy. We feel very fortunate to be part of a community that has come together with such compassion during this traumatic time.

At Greenwood, our staff prepared for possible intakes from the fire. Thankfully, we received only a handful of calls about injured wildlife. One was regarding an Eastern Cottontail discovered in Louisville. After the fire, residents returned to the area where their homes once stood.

Park rangers from St. Vrain State Park volunteered to help people pick up the pieces. One of the officers noticed a young girl trying to coax a rabbit out of the brush. He grabbed an old fishing net and an apple from his lunch to use as bait. Together they captured the cottontail, getting a closer look at the burns on its face. As daylight dwindled, the officer brought the injured creature home, then to

Mallard after cleaning.

Rehabilitators got to work treating the burns with a host of creams and ointments and administering pain medication. They set up a comfortable enclosure for the rabbit, with hay, lettuce, and, of course, an apple slice. For several days, staff cleaned its wounds, re-applied burn cream, and fed it cherry-flavored pain medicine. The critter gulped the medication excitedly, enjoying the taste of sweet cherry.

Just days after the rabbit’s arrival, another Colorado rehabilitator who specializes in lagomorphs let us know that she also had a bunny from the fire. It seemed in good health despite its burns and was in need of a buddy. Greenwood’s medical team decided the best thing for both animals was to be near each other in a quiet space. The rabbit was transferred to the other rehabilitator the next day. Fortunately, both rabbits healed quickly, and were released into

Redhead duck with spinal injury.

the wild.

Oiled-up Mallard Duck Recovers at Greenwood A Mallard came to Greenwood looking a lot less duck and a lot more blob. A Bennett resident found the bird on their property, soaked in crude oil. We aren’t really sure how she managed to get so drenched. But our animal care team is skilled at washing oiled feathers, having done it so often in the past. This unlucky duck needed six baths before she was completely stripped of oil. Staff found no

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Photo by Mysti Tatro

injuries, but she needed to stay at our Center until her feathers were waterproofed again. When waterfowl are washed with soap, all of the natural oils are also removed from their feathers.

The birds need this oily protection to stay warm and afloat; without it, their downy feathers would constantly be water-logged. After seven days of cleaning and preening, the duck was released at a nearby pond.

Redhead Duck Responds to Therapy A beautiful Redhead duck was found in a backyard in Loveland. Thankfully, our Northern Colorado Wildlife Center partners were able to rescue and transport the injured duck to Greenwood.

Animal care staff found he had sustained some sort of trauma that resulted in a spinal injury and neurological condition.

This Redhead was going to need a lot of therapy before he would be ready for the wild. Reha-

bilitators triaged his condition until our volunteer veterinarian could further assess his injuries. Together, they drafted a treatment plan to get the bird walking and flying again. After some rest, medications, and nutritious food, the duck was ready for physical therapy and did “swimmingly” in his first session. Nearly two weeks after arriving at Greenwood, the Redhead was moved to an outdoor enclosure where he could dip and plunge before he was returned to the wild.

Help Us Help the Babies The first babies of the season have arrived at Greenwood, and they need your support. Every spring and summer, thousands of orphaned wild animals rely on us for lifesaving care. Please help these little ones to grow healthy and strong before they’re released back into the wild. Visit www.greenwoodbabyshower.com for a list of needs as well as the link to our Amazon wish list.

Supplies can be shipped directly from Amazon to the Center. They also can be dropped off in person at Greenwood from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily (please call first: 303-823-8455) or at our stores (3600 Arapahoe, Boulder, 11 a.m .- 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday).

Donations Keep Our Doors Open In addition to supporting our care of spring babies, there are other ways to support Greenwood. You can select Greenwood as your charity of choice through Amazon Smile to donate a portion of your shopping dollars to us. And, of course, direct donations are always appreciated. Please visit www.greenwoodwildlife.org, click on the “Donate” tab at the top of the home page, and select the method of donation that works best for you, or send a check to Greenwood Wildlife, P.O. Box 18987, Boulder, CO 80308.

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Weed Management Specialist Is Guest Speaker

The public is invited to the next Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) meeting on Thursday, April 7th, at 9:30 a. m. in the George Hix Meeting Room at US Bank, 363 E. Elkhorn. ELSA member, Brian Kolokowsky will be presenting information about common noxious weeds in the Estes Valley and the different management strategies that are used to fight them. Brian is a local business owner that has over a decade of weed management experience in the Estes Valley, starting in RMNP before branching off on his own. He will also be answering questions from the audience.

Take this opportunity to learn more about how you can be good land stewards and be in compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, and Larimer County and Town of Estes Park weed ordinances.

More information about ELSA sponsored weed disposal events, the Estes Park weed ordinance, ELSA’s weed booklet, Weed of the Week articles, etc. can be found at estes.org/weeds You can contact the Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) at ELSA.weeds@gmail.com ELSA meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Meeting

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Room at US Bank during February, March, April and November. Monitored Weed Drop-offs are held the third Saturday in June, July, August and September. Articles will be posted in the EP News prior to these drop-off events.

ELSA is a 501 (c) (3) unincorporated nonprofit organization. ELSA’s primary objective is to address the noxious weeds invading the Estes Valley by promoting awareness of invasive plants and their impacts, through education and outreach efforts.

Owning property in the Estes Valley can be challenging and different! Bagging mature weeds during the summer months is not how you want to spend your time. Be proactive – learn your native plants and manage the invasive plants in a timely manner with a weed management specialist if you don’t have the time, energy or expertise to manage your property. A list of weed management specialists who can help is available at larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/applicators Management strategies and information can be found under at estes.org/weeds under the Helpful Documents page.

We hope that this year is going well for you so far. At Partners, we have a lot of hope for 2022. We are on track to make several new mentoring matches between positive adult volunteers and youth who benefit from extra support to reach their full potential. We will also continue to support the partnerships that are already established, as well as our activities for all kids in our program.

The past two years and all the challenges our community and world have faced-corona virus, economic challenges, social isolation, and the fires-have deeply affected us all, and especially the kids we serve. Local youth need our support more than ever before, and we hope we can count on you to help us continue our youth development programs.

We are currently holding an Elevate Partners Fundraising Campaign, with a goal of $7,500 to directly support five partnerships in Estes Park for the next year. We are doing this in lieu of our Annual Red Envelope Dinner at Mama Rose’s. With the uncertainty about group events, we prioritized safety and will be holding off on an in-person event this year.

You can help us reach our goal by making a contribution. Every dollar you give will help provide confidence, life skills, connection, and hope for youth in Estes Park.

Here are the ways you can make a donation: Donate online at: PoweredbyPartners.org/Donate (Under ‘what type of donation’ click on Event Donation and under notes type in ‘Elevate Partners’).

Send a check payable to Partners to P.O. Box 484, Estes Park, CO 80517, and write ‘Elevate Partners’ on the memo line.

Call us at 970-825-7480 to make a donation over the phone using a credit card.

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I have been a busy bee all of March. I have not had very much time to cook.

My friend, Ann, and I went to Sparks, Nevada for a fun trip to visit my son and family and attend a National Bridge Tournament. The family visit was great, but we did not do too well at the bridge table. We are still speaking to one another though.

We started out on a Wednesday in a snowstorm. By the time we reached Cheyenne, the road closed to Larimer, Wyoming.

We would not be deterred! We stayed the night at a motel and were off and running next day. The road was now open with blowing snow and icy conditions. What a trip! From Cheyenne it took 14 hours to get to Sparks. Just minutes from my son’s home, we were detoured because of an accident. We had to go through the Paiute Indian Reservation. It was black as pitch. I was never so happy to get to my destination a half hour later.

Our trip home was uneventful. We made it in 11 ½ hours. I will not divulge how fast we drove! We talked all the way home and feasted on all the bad snacks we could find. Ann started talking about the routes of Amazon and wondered at their efficiency. I suggested she get Amazon to ship her some place, afterall she was an Amazon Prime member. That

Deadline Approaches For Sunrise Rotary Community Grants The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary (EVSR) invites proposals from charitable organizations in the Estes Valley for grants to support programs and projects to benefit the Estes Valley community.

The deadline is fast approaching. To apply for funding, complete and submit the grant application at https://bit.ly/349Cgoj no later than March 31, 2022.

For more information please email estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

got us laughing for some time.

I was not home but three days when off to New York I went with Marie. The Estes Park High School Choir sang at Carnegie Hall with many other high school choirs. Granddaughter Lexie was in our choir, so Mamaw (me) had to attend.

You can appreciate my situation of not cooking this month but I do have a good peanut butter fudge recipe for you though. It is so easy and delicious that I am ashamed to give it.

But I will.

Peanut Butter Fudge 9 x 9 inch pan lined with wax paper 1-12 oz. bag of white chocolate chips ¾ cup chunky peanut butter (you can use smooth) 1 can condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla Mix all in microwave bowl. Microwave one minute. Stir, check, and do 15 seconds longer. Pour into prepared pan and chill for hour. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Store covered in refrigerator but serve at room temperature, best.

My dog Sunshine is perturbed at my leaving her so much. I will make it up to her with lots of walks and ball throwing.

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

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Five Fun Facts About… Loggerhead & Northern Shrikes By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the shrike. There are actually two species of shrike found in Colorado: the northern shrike and the loggerhead shrike. Both are petite hunters but the loggerhead shrike, at about 8 to 10 inches, is slightly smaller than the northern shrike, which is about 9 to

10 ½ inches. Here are five more facts about these surprisingly lethal hunters.

1. Insects make up a large portion of the diet of both shrikes, but both will go after small birds and mice in the absence of insects.

2. Although loggerhead shrikes are slightly smaller than the northern

shrike, they eat primarily large insects like locusts.

3. Both birds are nicknamed the butcher bird for their hunting skills.

4. When prey is plentiful, both birds with cache their food by impaling it to barbed-wire, thorns and other sharp objects for eating later.

5. A group of shrikes are called an

“abattoir” or a “watch” of shrikes.

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A loggerhead shrike perches at the top of a bush to get a good vantage point for hunting.

A loggerhead shrike sits on top of a yucca plant during a spring snowstorm.

A northern shrike calls out to a mate while perched on an antler on a snowy day in Estes Park.

A northern shrike on a snowy day in Estes Park. You can see the more subtle markings of the northern shrike compared to the thicker markings of the loggerhead shrike.

A loggerhead shrike moves closer to the ground while hunting.

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What Path Am I On? Am I On A Path??

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

Nobody could dispute the fact that we are an active community. We hike, we climb, we strap on snowshoes, but what about biking? As a community, we do have some assets in this category.

The Estes Park Cycling Coalition built a Bike Park (well-used by locals and guests alike, young and old), which is a good training place for them to practice certain skills. Another loved asset is the Lake Estes Trail, which connects to the Fish Creek Trail. The new addition of a shoulder on Hwy. 7 from Lily Lake to Allenspark is awesome.

So…what’s the hurle for biking? Connectivity.

Kerry Shamblin, longtime biking enthusiast and current Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Estes Park Cycling Coalition (EPCC). She speaks of successes and challenges that keep Estes from being a biking destination and stronger biking community.

Shamblin observes, “Compared to Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland… we are broken in terms of bicycle path access.

Moraine Avenue is hazardous, for example, to both bicycles and pedestrians. There has to be a way to connect things in Estes Park so that people can walk, e-bike or bike.”

The Fish Creek Trail is a scenic route, until it ends at Cheley Camp.

What if it crossed over Highway 7, went around Mary’s Lake and into Beaver Meadows. A full, connected loop would take bikers on a 30 mile trail around Estes Park.

Another connectivity issue: getting from town to the shoulder on Highway 7. Riding up to Lily Lake is a death march.

Bikers could maybe park at Lily Lake (very busy lot with limited spaces) or along the road? The Homer Rouse trail is accessible, but that is mountain bikes only. So, unless your super-bike can transform from mountain bike to road bike….

There are some wonderful examples of recent success, but they are unfinished.

The Town of Estes Park completed their portion from Bond Park up to the Black Canyon Inn. On the Dry Gulch end, there is a trail up to Wildfire Rd. So there are starts on both sides of the loop, but it is also incomplete, shifting bikers from the path to the road (which has little to no shoulder in some areas) and

back. That unfinished area is overseen by the EVRPD and Larimer County. It’s not unusual for Town and County to work together, they worked successful on an overlapping jurisdiction that includes the Riverwalk and Lake Estes trail.

The Fall River Trail is supposed to get you into the Park. The first phase was done a long time ago, going from down-

els. For example, an area where smaller riders don’t have to worry about competing for space and speed with older kids or adults.

At the end of the day, Shamblin notes, we are not meeting the expectation of local outdoor enthusiasts and guests who come here expecting mountain biking to be part of their Colorado mountain town getaway. “In this town, there are

town to the Black Hawk Lodge on Fall River Road. The second phase was done last year, going from Fish Hatchery Road into the Aspen Glen Campground.

The third phase is supposed to connect them. That connection is through a very complicated logistical land space. Right now, people have to jump onto Fall River Road between the two completed segments, which some people consider dangerous.

There are other areas that could be upgraded. The Bike Park could have designated areas for various age and skill lev-

just not that many accessible mountain biking trails, especially for beginners.

The trails are also hard to find and not maintained. Families come here and they want to go mountain biking, but there are no kids-safe trails.”

So what’s keeping this all from happening? Follow the money. An 8'-10' wide paved trail typically about $1M per mile to build. Construction estimates for gravel trails are usually in the $300k per mile range. With current inflation trends, these estimates are probably going up as much as 25% a year. Both the

Town of Estes Park (Town) and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) have been building trails as fast as funding can support.

Todd Plumber, who has worked extensively on many path and bike projects believes that working on the Devils Gulch - Dry Gulch loop trail will be the next priority after the Fall River Trail is complete.

Biking is healthy, an environmental alternative to driving, a social solution to congestion. The Bike Coalition advocates for the people who bike, and the possibilities that come with more bike paths and paths that are better, more safely connected.

So, stay tuned up and oil your chains. Someday we will be able to add biking access to our offerings.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center connects, supports, and inspires nonprofits. The organization works to execute their mission within the nonprofit sector and by raising awareness and opportunities for the community. Anyone can participate in issues surrounding the advancement of biking and multi-use trails.

There are three timely ways to engage with the Bike Coalition. First, assist in any aspect of Bike Estes day on June 22 (big or small, bringing bagels or modeling healthy biking habits). They are looking to continue the tradition of hosting Bike to Work riders in the morning at the Visitor Center and a costumed (or decorated bike) bike parade and party in the evening. Second, lead group rides. Third, become a board member, offering your enthusiasm and ideas. Connect with the Cycling Coalition at bikeestes.org or bikeestes@gmail.com.

Alternately, get involved in the Transportation Advisory Board, which also advocates for multi-use trails. This is an ad-hoc group of community volunteers who propos solutions to and addresses concerns raised by the Town Board. Connect with the TAB at estespark.colorado.gov/TransportationAdvisoryBoard.

Ampt Biking hosts a Pedals and Prosthetics Bike Race in the end of summer.

You can volunteer, register, or pass on their information via amptbiking.com.

Sponsor a rider, participate in a ride, or watch the Estes Park Mountain Bike Team compete, visit estesmtb.com.

To see a full list of nonprofits active in our community, visit epnonprofit.org/list-of-nonprofits

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FACING THE CONSEQUENCES My wife and I were taking the early morning ‘circle tour’ around the Island of Oahu.

We had barely left Honolulu when our van driver, ‘Cousin Walter’, stopped the van and had all of us exit the vehicle. He proceeded to point skyward and described in great detail where, at about that early hour, the Japanese planes appeared on the horizon on that fateful Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, and described the destructive bombing that took place on Pearl Harbor naval base, on what President Franklin Roosevelt, called the ‘Day of infamy’. The attack destroyed 18 ships, killed 2403 people and injured another 1000. We all know ‘the rest of the story’. While that nation’s leaders thought they would win that war when they initiated this phase of the war, little did they know that their nation would ‘face the consequences’ for their actions when, on August 6th and 9th, 1945, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in deaths of nearly 200,000 of their people and bringing the war to an end.

The consequences of the nation’s leaders resulted in horrible consequences. If they had only known…or, more wisely thought.

I couldn’t help think of that when I noted the editorial cartoon in the Denver Post this week. It depicted two Russian men in conversation. One said, “Wow! It sure didn’t take Putin long to destroy an entire country!” The other responded: ‘Da! Ukraine is in ‘big trouble’!” The first retorted: “No, I meant Russia.” We are currently hearing about the consequences of the initial invasion…and we grieve over that…but only time will tell the long-term consequences that will be experienced by ‘both’ nations…and the world…by the time this is over. Foolish actions tend to have fateful consequences.

However, nations’ decisions are not the only ones resulting in sad consequences.

We live in a very sexually promiscuous society. As a result, consequences are faced on every hand. Pregnant unwed girls / women must decide whether to abort the fetus or have the baby and raise it in very challenging circumstances. Often HIV raises its ugly head and treatment sought or lives cut short. Drug and alcohol activity choices that are made carry their consequences. Health and driving offense consequences are seen on every hand. Drug users, always facing the consequence of addiction, now face the prospect of fatal Fentanyl insertions and other death-dealing concoctions. Most of these ‘possible’ consequences are not carefully thought out in the mind of the first-time user.

Similar things are usually far from the mind of the person in our country that chooses to commit a violent crime. The young person determined to steal drugs or a cell phone from someone, or an older person deciding to rob a bank, are rarely concerned with ‘consequences’. Part of that, sadly, can be attributed to the way our society deals with applying consequences to such situations. A wise man in the Bible pointed out what we see continually: “When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong.” (Ecclesiastes 8:11) This week Boulder citizens wept anew for the ten people killed in a violent act at a King Soopers store one year ago…and, still, no trial, no… Therefore, little surprise that mass shootings, and other violent acts are so common and escalating in our society. Such are the consequences of a nation’s…as well as an individual’s…actions.

The Bible assures us that ‘consequences’ are something that we all will face for the decisions that we make. “Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap!” Years ago, I heard one young man described as “Sowing his wild oats, and praying for a crop failure!” But that doesn’t happen in God’s just dealings with mankind. I’m sure that’s what the Boulder shooter, and others like him, are hoping for. I’m sure that’s what Putin and others like him are hoping for. But, the consequences will come. Possibly, some in this life, but certainly in the ‘just’ judgement that we all will face someday and the life beyond this one.

Don’t allow yourself to be surprised by unpleasant consequences in the future, live your life appropriately right now. If I can be of help in this let me know.

Bob Lewis

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Lost Penny Releases New Single, ‘Dolly Do’

Lost Penny, an acoustic Americana duo based in Estes Park, Colorado, is releasing their debut single “Dolly Do” (featuring Sally Van Meter and Eric Thorin) on all streaming platforms, March 25, 2022. Written by Nadine Sekerez, “Dolly Do” asks the question, What Would Dolly Do? Nadine explains, “I wanted to write about Dolly Parton because my grandmother always spoke of Dolly with deep admiration. In particular, the story of Coat of Many Colors resonated with her own story. I wanted to know more about her songwriting and in particular was interested in learning about her philanthropic acts, like donating money to the victims of fires in Nashville, her literacy program, and how accessible she is to people of varying and sometimes conflicting backgrounds and beliefs. Yet, her decision to not allow Elvis to purchase the rights to her song, I Will Always Love You, showed an uncompromising fortitude in taking care of her own interests. Her humility and grace are exemplary, and the question of what Dolly would do seems to make sense when we look at our own actions.”

When Erin Dahlby was asked to be

part of a cd compilation project, she wanted to record Nadine’s song, Dolly Do. “When I first heard Nadine sing ‘Dolly Do’, I was moved by the story and the music, and the chorus got caught in my head. I’ll never forget learning to play this song while we, along with the entire town of Estes Park, were evacuated from the Troublesome Fire in October 2020. It’s a powerful memory for me, sitting on the floor playing this song while a forest fire raced toward our town. The line ‘If you read the news, of people who were losing their homes and loved ones to the flames…’ takes me back to that moment in time and also reminds me of Dolly’s compassion and generosity. I feel this song needs to be shared.”

The song was recorded at Animal Lane Studio in Lyons, Colorado, produced by Eric Thorin. Lead vocal is sung by Nadine with additional vocals provided by Erin Dahlby and Eric Thorin. Mandolin is played by Erin; Bass is played by Eric. It features Grammy Award-winning dobro player Sally Van Meter. It was mixed by James Tuttle, and mastering was done by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering.

Estes Park Students Get Dental Screening Estes Park School District students got their annual “Choppers Check-up” thanks to a partnership of the school district, local dentists, and local Kiwanians on March 15th. The free dental screenings were provided by Drs. Pike, Angus, Robbins, Rauk and their assistants district nurse Caitlin Nave observed “Dental health is critical to the overall health and wellness of our students. The district is very grateful for the time and services of the Kiwanis club, dentists and their assistants in support of this event, and the hygiene supplies provided to our students by Dr. Oja and Kiwanis. Thank you!”

Kathy Littlejohn, president of the local club said, “This is just one of a number of our projects to help our young Estes citizens.

It’s gratifying to help them, and watch them grow through the years.”

The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park is dedicated to working for the well-being of Estes Valley youth, and instilling in them a sense of community service.

We welcome all who share our commitment to join our efforts.

For more information about Estes Park Kiwanis, contact Gary at ecologic@comcast.net or call 970-227-0514.

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Reverie Beauty And Bodywork Welcomes Alexandra Ogsbury To The Team and boosting health and immunity.

Alexandra is a 1978 graduate of The Swedish Institute, NYC. She pursued her CranioSacral certificate at the Colorado School of Energy Studies in Boulder, CO. She is a Registered Polarity Practitioner, Certified Kinetic Awareness teacher, Certified Medical Assistant, Biodynamic CranialSacral Therapist and is certified in Contemporary Cupping Methods.

Alexandra’s work is strongly influenced by her dance career in New York and her years of study and teaching both KiAlexandra is a Licensed Massage Ther- netic Awareness and Chinese Internal apist with over 24 years of bodywork ex- Martial Arts. She loves African dance, perience. Relaxation is at the forefront of gardening and Bagua in her free time. all her work which can be precise, deep Estes Park locals will receive $10 off and focused for specific issues or lighter their first massage with Alexandra, for rest and restoration. Alexandra's through April 2022 - simply mention massages include stretching and Cranialthis article when booking. To schedule Sacral Therapy if requested. Cranwith Alexandra (who is available on iosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle handsWednesdays), go to on technique that uses a light touch to www.ReverieBeautyandBodywork.com examine membranes and movement of to book online, or call/text 970-235the fluids in and around the central 2022. Reverie is located at 1140 Mannervous system. Relieving tension in the ford Ave, Building C - directly across central nervous system promotes a feelfrom the fairgrounds entrance. ing of well-being by eliminating pain

Estes Park Special Olympics Bowling At Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Special Olympics is hosting bowling fun on Wednesdays starting February 23 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Chipper’s Lanes. All ages are welcome to participate. Cost is $5 for the first game including shoes and $3.85

for each additional game.

For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@ yahoo.com.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Mar 28 – Apr 1 Monday, Mar 28

Chicken Quesadilla w/ soup of the day

Tuesday, Mar 29

Avocado Bacon Cheddar Burger w/ 3-Bean Salad

Wed., Mar 30

Cheese Ravioli w/ garlic bread & side salad

Thursday, Mar 31 Salisbury Steak (topped w/ vegetables), mashed potatoes & gravy Friday, Apr 1

Shrimp Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

April 4 – 8 Monday, Apr 4

Country Fried Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Apr 5

BBQ Chicken Breast w/ Grits, Corn Bread & green beans

Wed., Apr 6

Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ Pasta Salad

Thursday, Apr 7

Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Apr 8

Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

Meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Mar 28th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Mar 25th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thurs 12:30-4 PM Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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Abby Kamprath 12th Grade Congratulations to Abby Kamprath, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for March 25, 2022.

At EPHS, Abby is a member of the marching band. She earned four varsity letters in band and competed in the state competition. She also earned a varsity letter in basketball.

Outside of school, she really enjoys hanging out with her friends, watching movies, listening to music and being outside.

When asked her favorite place to visit she said, “My favorite vacation destination is Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.”

Abby’s favorite quote is, “It is what it is, but it will be what you make it” by Pat Summit. She said, “I enjoy this quote because no matter what happens in your life, your attitude decides the impact.”

The best piece of advice she’s ever received is that there is no need to know what you want to do with your life when you are in high school.

After high school, Abby plans to attend CU Boulder. She will be in the exploratory studies program and hopes to declare a major in music in the spring semester.

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THE GOMEZ TEAM

Javier Gomez Broker

Where the Estes Valley has been coming for real estate solutions since 1985!

970 213-8692

estesparkproperties@gmail.com

Maria Gomez Broker

Mountain Brokers

970 213-9479

maria@estesparkproperties.realestate

Rams Horn Timeshares

497 Pine River Ln $799,000

Starting at $3,500

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park SOLD

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Borders Sylvan Dale Ranch to the east. Build a vacation cabin or a full time residence. Listed at $57,000

0 Fox Creek Rd $525,000

911 Juniper Ln. $1,195,000

0 Bulwark Ridge

575 Darcy Mountain Home with Jaw dropping views! Designer paint throughout. Updated Kitchen w SS Appliances & large island 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Main Level Master suite w/large walk-in closet & spacious walkin double shower. Main level laundry & additional guest bedroom. Large great room w/massive views.

Moss Rock Fireplace. Large deck w/500 sq ft of outdoor space. Lower family room & bedrooms with views! South facing sunshine year-round. 10 min from downtown shopping, safeway & RMNP. No Short term rentals allowed. Listed at $880,000

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One of a kind lot in Glen Haven's The Retreat. Sitting on top of a ridge with flat access and views in every direction. Private setting with abundant rock outcroppings that accentuate the views. Plentiful wildlife visits the area. One mile to the Dunraven trailhead with access to RMNPs northern most trails and Signal Mountain on the natl forest. 1.5 mi to the world famous cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven General Store. 10 mi to Estes Park. Electricity at the road.

Needs septic & well. Listed at $189,000 MIKE & MARIE

EDWARDS

970‐231‐0495

LORA DANIELS

970‐624‐9700

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970‐222‐6692

MARY MURPHY

970‐214‐6350

TYLER RYAN

303‐219‐0670

LINDA SCHNEIDER

970‐227‐0998

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

AbbeyPontius Broker

Judy Anderson GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker Associate

Eric Blackhurst

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 275k, plus inventory. Great location and a calendar full of events already!

Showings by appointment only. Call listing office for details. 970-586-2950 970.586.2950 www.KeyToEstesPark.com 170 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517

Broker Associate

19 Memory Lane, Glen Haven

3000 Kiowa Trail

• 2 bedrooms / 3 baths • Beautifully forested setting • 860 SF 2 level workshop $625,000

• 6000sf of luxury mountain living • Top of the line finishes throughout • 4 bedrooms / 5 baths A must see! $2,100,000

Mike Richardson

Mindy Stone

Aaron Busche

Broker/Owner

Broker Associate CMAS

Broker Associate CNE

Mike@EstesPK.com

Mindy@EstesPK.com

Aaron@EstesPK.com

GRI, CNE, ABR, NAR Green Designation

(970) 215-2722

(970) 449-2645

(970) 470-9962

Estes Park Rotary Welcomes Gail Corrigan By: Dale Bonza

Gail Corrigan brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad world view to Estes Park Rotary. Retired from running her own environmental consulting firm, she and her husband sailed the world’s oceans for seven years on their motorsailer Cetacea.

Their recent adventures took them through the Galapagos, French Polynesia, Samoan Islands, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands (among others) before Covid put their travels on hold. They participated in the world’s largest ukulele gathering in Tahiti along the way.

During her travels, Gail volunteered by providing an English translation for a UNESCO site, taught environmental classes, developed an environmental program for local villages, and provided goods for school children. Gail has seen the international presence of the Rotary Club throughout the South Pacific.

She is interested in being a Rotary

The Mountains Are Calling...

We'll Guide You Home – RE/MAX

Mountain Brokers

www.WeSellEstesPark.com

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park

Office: 970-586-5324

www.EstesParkLand.com $700,000 www.YourEstesHome.com $1,150,000 www.EstesParkLand.com $700,000 Call Kirk Call Kirk Call Kirk

Under Contract

0 Bulwark Ridge Dr $189,000 Call Javier or Maria

Kirk Fisher

April Allen

CRS, GRI, CDPE, ABR, SRES, QSC, CLHMS

Broker

TBD High Dr $475,000 .92 acres Zoned A, Multiple Homes Possible, Short Term Rental Permit by Right. Call Kirk

Sold

236 Bobcat $57,000 Call Javier or Maria

575 Darcy Drive $880,000 Call Javier or Maria

Wildfire Road 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm Call Gene

Carla Spreng - Gene Whannel Webb Broker Broker 970-219-0907 970-213-8692 970-481-1880 480-695-9293 970-213-9479 970-232-6231 970-231-2989 970-412-7283 970-888-1654 970-481-7002 970-586-1000 970-586-1000 Broker Owner CRS, CMAS, CLHMS

Peggy Lynch

member because it offers an opportunity to meet local people and do volunteering in new places where they travel.

Annie Slack was her sponsor, and President Jim Whiteneck welcomed Gail into the Rotary Club of Estes Park at the noon meeting on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021.

Gail and her husband have a condo in Nassau Bay, on the south side of Houston. Since June they have been living in Allenspark at their family cabin, and recently decided to spend the winter here.

Gail and husband Tony Wessendorff have one son, who is married with a two-year-old daughter and a baby son.

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million people. Rotarians provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets for fellowship and lunch on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 119, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park. The weekly program begins at noon. Visiting Rotarians and locals with an appetite for local and worldwide service are invited to visit.

Learn more at: www.clubrunner.ca/estespark.

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/estesparkrotary.

Javier Gomez Maria Gomez Renee Hodgden Dave Kiser

Dave Lasota

Kim Lemirande Cindy Miller

Broker, CRS, CMAS

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Broker, SRS, CMAS, GRI

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Pet Association Seeking Foster And Adoptive Families Annie and Henry are siblings that are about five years old. They are both up to date on shots and fixed.

Annie is friendly and enjoys being loved and likes to be brushed.

Henry is a bit shy but he is coming around nicely and is beginning to love and trust. These two will do best in a quiet home without dogs. A foster to adopt situation would be ideal for them for anyone interested in that.

Cookie is about 1 1/2 years old. She would do okay with mellow dogs but has not lived with other kitties. Her family was evicted and therefore, so was she. She is a beautiful, medium hair friendly girl, just a bit on the shy side.

Sweet Jett is about eight years old.

She had a few teeth pulled recently and is now feeling better. She is a small kitty who is super cute and everyone at the Pet Lodge really likes her.

All of these sweet cats are currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 286-1652 to meet any of these awesome kitties.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that 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.

300 FAR VIEW DRIVE #2

Annie

REALTOR®/ BROKER ASSOCIATE

(970) 691-7083

*Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Heidi@InEstes.com | www.InEstes.com | Madison & Company Properties, LLC © Madison and Company Properties, LLC. Madison and Company Properties is a registered trademark licensed to Madison and Company Properties, LLC. Locally owned and operated.

An equal opportunity company. Madison & Company is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. www.madisonprops.com | www.madisonpropsblog.com

Jett

Salud Offers Covid Vaccine & Boosters Salud is offering the COVID Vaccine & Booster Shots to the Estes Community Salud está ofreciendo a la Comunidad de Estes Park vacunas contra COVID, incluida la vacuna de refuerzo Vaccines (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone five years of age and older Las vacunas Moderna y Pfizer están

Beautifully remodeled 3BR/3BA condo in perfect location! A short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park and stroll to downtown Estes Park dining and shops. Wonderful open floor plan with living room featuring cathedral ceilings and a gas fireplace. A fully remodeled kitchen of beautiful granite, high quality stainless appliances, glass tile backsplash and all updated cabinets. Too many updates to mention!

Make this rare opportunity your full time residence or vacation home. $610,000

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disponibles para cualquier persona de 5 años en adelante.

Boosters (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone 12 years and older Los refuerzos (Moderna y Pfizer) están disponibles para cualquier persona de 12 años en adelante.

Call to schedule today! ¡llame Para Programar Una Cita Hoy! (303) 697-2583.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

HOURS & SERVICES Open Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

KIDS & TEENS Book vs. Movie Club: “The Hunger Games” Saturday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. (Español), Hondius Room Saturday, March 26, 2 p.m. (English) Book or movie-which do you like best?

We’ll discuss the book, then watch the 2012 movie adaptation, rated PG-13.

Snacks and refreshments provided.

Copies of the book available. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Make a Robot Racetrack Tuesday, March 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Repeated Wednesday, March 30, 10-11 a.m.

Construct a race track and obstacle course, then see if you can steer mini-robots or a remote control car. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Make a Laser Book Box

Saturday, April 2, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Tuesday, April 12, 11 a.m. noon Design and assemble a wood book box, as we use the Laser Engraver together. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

MAKERSPACE Beginner Soldering Friday, April 8, 2-3:30 p.m.

Save money by making your own repairs, or discover a new hobby working with electronics—or later even computers and robotics. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Knitting for Beginners Friday, April 15, 2 3:30 p.m.

Learn to make a simple project that will keep you warm or protect your kitchen surfaces from hot or cold

items. All materials provided. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the 3D Printer Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.-noon Repeated Tues., March 29, 3 4:30 p.m.

For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the Laser Cutter Sat., Apr. 2, 10:30 a.m. - noon Repeated Tues., April 5, 34:30 p.m.

For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Book Club Begins Tuesday, April 5, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room A discussion of the awardwinning memoir “Know My Name,” recounting a case that made headlines, gained global attention, and inspired new laws to protect the rights of assault victims. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org WORKSHOPS Money Talk: Tools for Investing Thursday, April 7, 5:30-7 p.m., Makerspace Learn to make money work for you

with advanced tools available free of charge.

A hands-on overview of the library’s two powerful online resources: Value Line and Morningstar Investment Research Center. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

TAX SEASON RESOURCES AARP Tax Prep: Appointments Available Now through April 14 Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are offering free local assistance with income tax preparation. Additional appointment times have been added to meet popular demand. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call the library or visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Coffee table books are on sale through March: $2 hardcover and $1 paperback, plus tax. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

“Know My Name”: Book Discussion Explores A Survivor’s Story “Know My Name: a memoir” is the next featured book in a discussion series co-hosted by Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and the library. The book is by American author Chanel Miller, previously known to the public as Emily Doe in the court case “People v. Turner.”

Miller’s message gained global acclaim when her statement to the court was originally released anonymously in 2016.

In her words, many victims of sexual assault found a voice that expressed their pain, their story, and their resiliency.

This four-part discussion series takes place weekly on Tuesdays beginning April 5. Each session is from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library. Participants should sign up in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org.

In the book, Miller walks readers through her confusion, her pain, and how she eventually came to terms with the worst thing that could happen to someone. Her writing is both thoughtful and intentional—giving voice to survivors and insights to all readers. The book was selected to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is recognized each April.

Participants who need a copy of the book may note that upon registration, and information will be sent by email.

The conversation will be led by an advocate for Estes Valley Crisis Advocates.

Visit the Events link which you’ll find at estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

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Stories Of The Road With Author And Rail-Rider Ed Davis Tales of the road are popular for some age-old reasons: they give insight to who we are, how we fit in, and where we belong.

And their structure is ideal for storytelling, going all the way back to Homer’s “Odyssey.” Join author and rail-rider emeritus Ed Davis for an exploration of American road stories. “‘The Last Professional’ and Other Stories of the Road” will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m. at the library, with special guest Ed Davis. Registration is open and you can save yourself a seat by signing up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

In discussing why we are attracted to stories of great journeys and life on the road, Davis will draw upon classics like John Steinbeck’s “Travels with Charley,” Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,” and Jack London’s “The Road.” He will also give a reading from his latest book, “The Last Professional,” a gripping road tale set amid the world of thundering freight trains and the vagabonds who ride them.

Davis will discuss how this tale fits into a long tradition. There will be time for audience questions, and Davis will sign copies of his book, available for purchase that afternoon through Macdonald Book Shop.

Ed Davis began his writing career over forty years ago, pausing in boxcars, under streetlamps, and in hobo jungles to capture the beats and rhythms of the road as he caught freight trains and vagabonded across the Pacific Northwest and Canada. His short stories have appeared in numerous literacy journals in-

Public Economic Solvency By: Judi Smith

Whether a funding unit is a household, cluding “New Enga business, an organization, or a governlish Review” and ment – it must be solvent. This means “The Penman Rethat the revenue collected must meet or view,” and his collec- exceed the cost of the services used and tion “Road Stories” offered. As anyone in charge of their has been an Amazon own finances knows, solvency is not an bestseller. He and easy endeavor, but without that you have his wife Jan live in no sustainability. People naturally want Northern California, lower taxes – which conserves funds to not far from Jack cover household expenses, and, of London’s Beauty course, people also want “free” services, Ranch. which minimize the expenses that those After the program, retained funds must cover. However, you Davis will take audi- cannot have both. ence questions and As inflation rises, costs increase – for sign copies of his all entities – yet it is difficult to forego books, available for the services that we are accustomed to purchase that afterhaving available. When the cost of food noon thanks to and housing increases, do you reduce Macdonald Book the kids allowance? Of course not. Do Shop. Sign up now you stop eating out? Buy less clothes? at estesvalleylibrary.org to save a seat.

Give up television? Get a second (or third) job? Each entity must solve these questions each time they materialize.

Governments are in the same position as everyone else. Budgets require that income (taxes and fees) exceed outgo (services to the public) and it is a constant struggle to be certain that the equation remains in balance. In an effort to exert control over rising costs (taxes included), the citizens of Colorado attempted some attractive, but unsustainable experiments.

A number of years ago we passed a complex succession of laws. First “Gallagher” (1982) and then “Tabor” (1992) which, combined, prevented increases to residential property tax commiserate with increased property value. The residential valuation rate gradually dropped from 21% to 7.15% from 1982 to 2020.

Worried about the low education funding, we passed Amendment 23 (2000), setting a minimum funding amount per Colorado K-12 student which was then reduced by the (negative) Budget Stabilization Factor. Finally, Amendment B (2020) stopped the decline in valuation rate. Still, today Colorado places 43rd of 50 states in per student funding.

However, Tabor went one step further, requiring that all taxes be controlled by dado, por la gracia que h depositado en the rate of inflation, ignoring the intu vida. Te amamos mi kiwi nuevamente feliz cumpleaños mi niña.

Happy 4th Birthday Yazlynn!

Mi preciosa, Yazlynn Nuestra Kiwi hoy es tu cumpleaños número 4, somos tan felizes a tu lado, nos alegras cada día, aun en los momentos más difíciles nos as bendecido con una ocurrencia tuya y la correspondiente sonrisa. ¿Qué te podemos decir mi traviesa solo que te amamos desde antes que nacieras, fuimos los papis más feliz es del mundo el día que supimos que vendrías y más aun cuando nos dimos cuenta que serias muévame Mmmm otra Reyna mas en casa somos felizes a tu lado desde el día que te recibímos nos encanta sentir tus abrazos, nos apasiona tu cariño hacia nosotros. Gracias damos a Dios por tu vida, por la salud que te ha

creased property value and the cost of increased services. For a $300,000 property, valuation is $23,880 and the Town’s mill levy of 1.88 mills yields $44.89 in taxes. We, as a Town, depend upon sales tax. The Town of Estes Park is in a unique position. People all over the Colorado, the USA, and the world like to come here. Many of these visitors spend money while they are here, increasing the public coffers with sales tax. That increased income generally exceeds the cost of visitor services provided by the town (i.e. police services and staff, restroom supplies and cleaning services, the Visitor Center, event management, public transit, and the things that keep our community a quaint village, like summer flowers and holiday decorations).

The excess pays for other benefits, enjoyed by locals year-round. However, Tabor contains a clause controlling the rise in collection and insisting we return the excess “to the people,” with no regard for the increased expense in entertaining more of those visitors who are contributing to the collection.

Now a few years ago, Estes proposed an exception to TABOR, which passed, allowing us to keep the surplus sales tax for capital projects, and avoiding the expensive administrative undertaking of returning the excess funds already collected. We did not, at that time, include the privilege of spending these funds to expand or maintain services. It is now time to recoup the sales tax we lost to COVID during 2020 when everything was closed. However, the way Tabor is structured each year’s growth is addressed separately, so we are restricted to the inflation rise based upon the closed year and cannot use surplus collection of funds for services, only capital improvement.

Initiative 3A on the current ballot, would allow the Trustees we have elected to use those funds where they are most needed, including services, emergency and otherwise. If we vote “no”, we need to begin to consider which Town services we wish our elected representatives to eliminate.

Agree? Disagree? Comments RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Two More Meetings Of Fly Tyer Group The Estes Fly Tyer Group is winding down the season! A big thank you to Seth Richmond, Rector, St. Bartholomew’s Church for providing us a large well lit room to have our fly tying sessions. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month starting in October and going through May. Where we meet: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue When: Tuesday, April 5-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, May 3-6:00-8:30

What to bring: Bring your own vise, tools, materials.

The idea of this group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques.

You tie the flies that are of interest to you. Restock your box, get ready for next summer and find out what is working in the Estes area.

All skill levels are welcome. If you are not a fly tyer you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, it’s free!

If you have questions, please contact Susan Underwood at 972-375-1984 or Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538.

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Estes Park Education Foundation Supports Several Worthy Projects For Estes Park Schools Last October, The Estes Park Education Foundation (EPEF) hosted its annual “Pumpkins & Pilsners” event in Bond Park. EPEF extends a heartfelt thank you to the Estes Park community (individuals and sponsors) for their support of this wonderful event. Funds raised at Pumpkins & Pilsners, along with other fundraising activities and private donations, have already been used for some outstanding programs within the Estes Park schools.

Online Scholarship Management System Gone are the days of seniors at the high school having to complete many different applications for the local scholarships our generous community provides.

Our counselors, teachers, and scholarship providers no longer need to manually manage the many applications.

Thanks to a matching donation from

Mikah Gay said, “SLC was a really great experience. I think everyone had a lot of fun and we all got to see our hard work lead to success.”

EPHS Concert Choir The EPHS concert choir, under the direction of Dr. Alan Denney, was invited to sing the National Anthem at a Denver Nuggets game on March 2nd. EPEF provided funds for several of the male students to purchase the required tuxedos.

These tuxedos, which now belong to the high school, will be available for students to use for future performances. “I can’t believe the first concert I went to J Cole and 21 Savage was right there where I got to perform for the first time!

I’m so grateful to the people at the education foundation for taking a chance on me. We all look good, but I think I look the most like James Bond. Dr. Denney is an amazing teacher! ” said choir

Construction Geometry students working on the storage shed for EPEF.

Mueller, Pye, & Associated, CPA, EPEF and EPHS have launched a new online scholarship management system for this year’s graduating seniors. The system works in a cascading fashion where standard information is input one time and then, based upon specific responses, students are matched with those scholarship opportunities for which they qualify where they provide any additional information necessary for a particular scholarship.

HOSA - Future Health Professionals The Estes Park High School chapter of HOSA – Future Health Professionals (fka: Health Occupations Students of America) and their advisor, Ms. Cynda Basch, sent a record 12 students to the recent HOSA Colorado State Leadership Conference in Denver.

EPEF was proud to assist the students with funds for entry fees and uniforms.

The students participated in several competitions such as Medical Math, Medical/Dental Terminology, and Nutrition. About her experience, EPHS junior

EPHS Choir Students in their new tuxedos at the Denver Nuggets game on March 2, 2022.

als and is very grateful to have such a wonderful shed to store its belongings.

The shed will be finished soon, as the weather allows. Anyone wishing to have the Construction Geometry class build them a shed, playhouse, etc. should contact the high school.

David Martin Fund for Classroom Innovation Beloved former Estes Park High School teacher and coach, Mr. David Martin, recently passed away, and his family has established The David Martin Fund for Classroom Innovation at the Estes Park Education Foundation. EPEF is honored to oversee this fund and all donations will be dedicated to supporting teachers in designing and implementing creative classroom experiences for their students.

Donations may be made online by visiting www.epeducationfoundation.org and clicking the Colorado Gives button in the footer or by mailing a check to PO Box 4444, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please

EPEF board meeting. Henry and Josh, as well as fellow student Mikah Gay, will be liaisons between the high school students and the foundation while also learning how non-profit board meetings are run.

The mission of the Estes Park Education Foundation is to inspire community investment in exemplary student learning experiences today to develop our citizens of tomorrow. EPEF strives to provide seamless unity between the community and the students and teachers of the Estes Park School District in supporting the journey of our students to graduate to be responsible and successful citizens. To learn more about EPEF please visit www.epeducationfoundation.org. Please consider donating to the foundation to continue to provide these valuable opportunities to our local students. Additionally, EPEF is an allvolunteer working board that currently has an opening for a director on its board. It is also in need of a volunteer

member, Damien Hernandez.

Construction Geometry Class In a mutually beneficial project, Ms. Sarah Schmidt’s Construction Geometry class at the high school is building a storage shed for EPEF on the grounds at the elementary school. 23 students have been involved with the designing and building of this shed. The students did a study of project management and laid out the milestones prior to starting EPHS Students at the HOSA – Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference in Denver. construction. They also with experience in QuickBooks to assist write “David Martin Fund” on the learned about scale models (geometry the treasurer. If you are passionate about memo line. standards: similarity, ratios, and dilaeducation and want to make a difference Youth in Action tions) and built balsa wood models of in a direct, tangible way, please contact Henry Igle and Joshua Landkamer different shed designs to choose from.

EPEF at EPEF provided the funds for the materi- from Ms. Marcia Weaver’s Youth in Acinfo@epeducationfoundation.org. tion (YIA) program, recently joined an

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1st Annual Estes Park Jazz & Blues Festival Presented By The Stanley May 14 Feel the Rhythm of the Rockies at The Stanley Hotel Concert Hall on Saturday, May 14. This special performance benefits Estes Park Health Foundation.

Performers for the 1st Annual Estes Park Jazz & Blues Festival include Chris Daniel & the Kings, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore and Wendy Woo. Chris Daniels has been playing and recording since 1970 and was inducted in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Mollie O’Brien is also a member of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame and won a Grammy in 1997. A Colorado music scene mainstay, Wendy Woo has shared the stage with Michael Franti, the Indigo Girls, and many other national favorites.

The award-winning Estes Park High School Band will also take the stage.

Tickets are available at www.stanleylive.com.

“I’m grateful to The Stanley for breathing life into this festival and to sponsors Estes Chamber of Commerce, Estes Park News, Estes Park Trail Gazette, Oskar Blues, UCHealth, and Visit Estes Park” said Kevin L. Mullin, MNM, CFRE, President of Estes Park Health Foundation. “Community partners like these create the critical income streams necessary to keep stateof-the-art healthcare options available here in Estes Park.”

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages, and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about their initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at www.GivetoEPH.org or 970577-4370.

Tickets- GA (Standing Room)$50, VIP (Reserved Seat in Mezzanine)-$75 Doors Open: 3:00 p.m., Music Starts: 4:00 p.m.

Chris Daniels & The Kings Chris Daniels formed The Kings in 1984 and was joined by Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi Henchi Band in 2012. He’s been described by the Los Angeles

Times as “John Hiatt meets Tower of Power” and by Westword as “Keb Mo with horns.” The seven-piece band has won awards for releasing some of the best horn-drenched rock n soul records from Colorado to Amsterdam.

Inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2013 (Freddi in 2019 for his years as co-founder and lead singer in the Colorado funk sensation The Freddi Henchi Band). The Kings are celebrating their 37th year of touring internationally with the release of their 16thalbum (summer 2021 called “What We Did”) and their last album that reached top 40 on the RMR National Radio Airplay Album Chart for more than 35 straight weeks-reaching #1 in

October 2018. Chris Daniels was a conominee for a Grammy Award in 2013 and has been a two-time “Excellence in Teaching” award winning professor at CU Denver for the past 17 years. He served as the Director of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame from 2018 to 2020. Chris was the Director of Swallow Hill Music in the early part of this century (that’s why they call it Daniels Hall) and he is also a cancer survivor and the MC of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. www.chrisdaniels.com Wendy Woo As Colorado’s music scene has exploded over the past few years, one of its mainstays has been Wendy Woo. Her energetic personality, musical skills, and spirited songwriting have made her a media and fan favorite. The Wendy Woo Band is a Colorado favorite. WWB is a poly-ethnic, power pop, songrock, 6 piece band with sweet vocal harmonies and shuddering grooves.

Wendy has shared the stage with a wide variety of artists including The Fray, Sarah McLachlan, Indigo Girls, James Taylor, Counting Crows, Brad Paisley, Karla Bonoff and Big Head Todd and the Monsters.

Her tour stops have included performances at premier venues like Red Rocks (CO), the Living Room and Bitter End (NYC), Hotel Café (LA), Bluebird Café (Nashville) and Eddie’s Attic (Decatur, GA).

Wendy has performed at top venues across the country including the Fox Theater and Red Rocks in Colorado, the Bitter End and

the Living Room in New York, the Hotel Cafe in Los Angles, the Bluebird Café in Nashville, Sweetwater in Mill Valley, and Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, Georgia. Anticipating the rise of the independent artist, Woo formed her own corporation, Woo Music. Through that she runs her own record label (13 projects to date), publishing company, booking agency, and management company. www.wendywoo.com Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore Mollie O'Brien and her husband, guitarist Rich Moore, have for nearly 30 years quietly made it their mission to find, mine and reinvent other artists' songs. They are geniuses at the craft of interpretation in the way that great singers, since the beginning of popular American music, have made the songs of their era their own. As songwriters they add their own tunes to the canon of American roots music they inhabit and show us they’re completely at home with their musical selves.

Mollie has long been known as a singer who doesn’t recognize a lot of musical boundaries, and audiences love her fluid ability to make herself at home in any genre while never sacrificing the essence of the song she tackles. She is a singer at the very top of her game who’s not afraid to take risks both vocally and in the material she chooses. Mollie won a Grammy in 1997 for her participation in Sugar Hill Records True Life Blues and is a member of the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

Rich, while known to produce some of the funniest onstage running commentary, is also a powerhouse guitar player who can keep up with O’Brien’s twists and turns, from blues to traditional folk to jazz to rock and roll. He creates a band with just his guitar and, as a result, theirs is an equal partnership.

Between them they have released fifteen CDs including three as a duo on their label Remington Road Records; a CD with their daughters, Brigid and Lucy Moore; and Rich’s solo CD (Voiceless), recorded in 2020 during the first months of the pandemic. For more information visit their website at www.mollieobrien.com

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Luella "Lou" Dorsey Luella “Lou” J. Dorsey of Wichita, KS passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at the age of 96. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, realtor and banker.

She was married to Wilbur C. Dorsey for 72 years on December 26, 1946 in Wichita at Hillside Christian Church which she was a member all her life. They are survived by their three children, John and wife Pat, Robert “Rob” and wife Debbie, and Deaune Bogatay and husband Fred.

Seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren also survive. They lived for short periods of times in Emporia, KS and Denver while Wilbur

continued his education.

She was deeply loved for her fortitude and gentle, kind, caring spirit. Her children learned what love, kindness, and faith are about by the way she lived.

We are who we are molded by her and our Dad’s love.

She is in peace and joy with her husband, sister, parents and our heavenly Father.

Internment is a private service at Bluff City Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life is pending. In lieu of flowers please give memorials to: Hillside Christian Church and or the American Cancer Society.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary, Wichita, KS. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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Estes Chamber of Commerce seeking an Executive Director to work with the Board of Directors to lead the full range of Chamber activities including but not limited to administration, membership development and retention, fundraising, recruiting and motivating volunteer and paid staff, managing income and expenses, and marketing the Chamber to local businesses. The Executive Director acts as chief executive and administrative officer of the Chamber. Full job description and application instructions can be found online at https://business.esteschamber.org/ jobs/info/non-profit-and-socialservices-executive-director-29

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Harmony Foundation is seeking full and part-time Housekeepers. This yearround position starts at $17.25/hour with benefits, including Paid Time Off and medical coverage. Choose a shift that fits your work schedule – morning and evening hours available. Applications are available at our office at 1600 Fish Hatchery Road or email hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

Harmony Foundation está buscando amas de llaves a tiempo completo y parcial. Esta posición durante todo el año comienza en $ 17.25 / hora con beneficios, que incluyen tiempo libre pagado y cobertura médica. Elija un turno que se ajuste a su horario de trabajo: horas de mañana y noche disponibles. Las solicitudes están disponibles en nuestra oficina en 1600 Fish Hatchery Road o por correo electrónico hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

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We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Drive-up & Go Service Helpers • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

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Backbone Adventures ATV / Jeep / Ebike Rental Customer service and general labor seeking seasonal employees to start May 1st. Starting pay $17 - $18 hour.

45+ hours a week. 4 days on with 3 days off in a row. Apply in person at 1851 N. Lake Ave Estes Park or call (970) 235-5045

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: $15-16/hour, plus a summer bonus program and benefits package for full time employees. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills.

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Catering Manager This position supports the work of the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, which operates a mission-based family and group conference and retreat center, serving more than 150,000 annually. The Catering Manager is primarily responsible day to day operations of the catering depart that operates within the Food Service Dept. $18 - $19/hour with full benefits, family membership, view all work perks on our Career Site.

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850 sf, Yr. Lease Min. Local - call Beth Gorgeous Furnished Private Parking, Bathroom, 970-492-5446 Townhome across from Kitchenette, A/C. the Stanley. 2 bedroom. Reasonable Rates. Quality Short term 4 – 6 months or Finishes. one year. Applications REAL ESTATE Located on River. being accepted now.

Call Bret Freedman Available April 1. Come 970-215-2494 spend the summer in Commercial beautiful Estes Park. Sorry no pets. Suitable for 1 to 3 occupants. Please call SERVICES Commercial Lisa 970-231-6586

Commercial Rentals OFFICE SPACE For Rent 700 s.f., 3 rooms plus bathroom. Good location/ good parking. $1250/mo. + util. Year lease min.

970-290-4488

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

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Crown Castle proposes Townhome for Sale Free to good home: to collocate wireless com1861 Raven Ave unit D3.

5 month old female munications antennas on a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1408 Miniature Pinscher 30-foot monopole at the SF. Beautiful location on 3 year old male pug approx. vicinity of Highway top of bluff with Lake Estes 602-419-0096 36, Estes Park, Larimer views. Wildlife abound.

County, 80517. Public Opening bid $560,000. All comments regarding pooffers must be accompaSALES tential effects from this site nied by a prequalification on historic properties may be submitted within 30 letter from a financial instidays from the date of this tution or proof of funds.

Estate Sales publication to: Trileaf Corp, Open House Sunday, Abigail Ritter, March 27th from 1:00-4:00 ESTATE/MOVING SALE a.ritter@trileaf.com, 1515 pm. Submit your best and Need to have one, but Des Peres Road, Suite final offer no later than seems overwhelming.

200, St. Louis, MO 63131, 9:00 pm that day.

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Questions TEXT ONLY to the $. Local, Affordable, 303-949-5964 References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548

Land

Garage Sales

For Sale by Owner 645 Freeland Ct. .23 acres. Prime location east of Stanley Hotel. $200K 623-556-4599

Business For Sale $40,000 Hair-Nail Salon 30-years in Business 3 Stations-1 Nail Table Call Bret Freedman Estes Park Home Finders 970-215-2494

Pineda Auction Service Spring Moving Online Auction! Just in time for summer get a 2014 or 2016 Polaris RZRs, used trailers, vintage toys, tools, household items, artwork, Bally Triple Bell Slot Machine, & much more!

GET YOUR BID IN! Auction already started, begins to close Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 6:30 PM. Pickup in Estes Park!

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER ACCOUNTING

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Tax Minimization

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APPLIANCE REPAIR

970-586-2557

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

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ELECTRICIANS ATTORNEYS

CAMERAS

EYECARE/GLASSES

Dr. Amber Busche 970-586-4418 www.aspen-eyecare.com 600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5 •equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts •same day appointments for eye pain and emergencies •referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care •full service optical for specialized eyewear Comprehensive Eyecare Right Here in Estes Park!

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FLOORING

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

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D.

SERVING ESTES PARK FOR 20 YEARS (970)-577-9855 parkflooring.com

Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

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

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

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D Licensed & Insured

DIAMOND D HANDYMAN SERVICE Home Maintenance & Repairs

“Consider It Done!”

Dave 303-877-2007

PAINTING

PRINTING

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

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

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

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

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REAL ESTATE PEST CONTROL

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Aaron L. Busche, CNE Broker Associate Aaron@EstesPK.com Cell: (970) 470-9962

RichardsonTeamRealty.com 255 Park Lane, Ste 203 Estes Park, CO 80517

SECURITY HOME WATCH

PILATES

Cajun Handyman Services No Job Too Small!

Office: 970-586-2109 Cell: 970-443-5613 Calls Returned Same Day!

TREE SERVICE

cajunhandymanservices21@gmail.com Brian Thibodeaux - owner

POWER GENERATION • Free Estimates / 24 Hour Emergency • Tree Trimming & Removal • Fire Mitigation / Year Round Service

• Pine Beetle / Mistletoe Management • Scenic View Enhancement • Fully Insured • 30 Years Experience

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WINDOW CLEANING

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