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April 16, 2021

Dinner Delivery The male Osprey brings a fish meal to the female Osprey on their nest at Lake Estes. Egg laying is imminent. The female has a bronze-colored necklace, and the male has more white on the breast.

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Super Heroes don’t always wear capes. A big thank you to our lunch ladies. See page 6

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I am not a big fan of “anonymous” information, and I usually just ignore it.

But please, maybe make an exception, and read this one…

My family isn’t perfect, by any stretch of the imagination. But there is no domestic violence, no drug or alcohol abuse, no recent deaths in the family, no real struggles with finances or employment in our home. We volunteer in the community, we help others, we are happy. Things are good. But are they really?

We got a call from the middle school a few weeks ago, to let us know that our daughter, a straight-A student, and over-achiever by almost any measure, was having suicidal thoughts, to the point that she was formulating a plan, and distancing herself from friends (so they supposedly wouldn’t be sad if she killed herself). The school reacted perfectly, even better than I would have imagined—the school counselor met with her, the school resource officer met with her, an additional counselor with the police department met with her—a universal offer of help went up from all contacts in our middle school, and I cannot commend them enough.

She was not deemed to be an immediate threat to herself or others, at least at that moment, and we sat there that night, staring at our daughter, staring at each other, caught in disbelief and confusion, willing to do anything necessary to help our daughter who needed help so desperately. How did we not know something was wrong?

Where were the signs, the signals, the clues? What if it had gone undetected, and she had gone through with her plan to kill herself—barely a teenager, incredibly intelligent, athletic, a person who cares about everyone she knows, and the world would have been robbed of her amazing, shining self. She would have ripped herself from this existence, from the lives of all in her family, her friends, and worst of all for me, from out of my own arms.

We are getting her help, and she is already improving—there are tools, a whole “tool box” actually, that she can now deploy as needed. Counseling

helps, and is (a vital!) one of those tools. But let’s rewind. There is not “that one issue, ” or something that looks “big, ” or something that “needs fixing” to address. Right? So what happened?

Oh yeah, the pandemic. I suppose there’s that. Mask up, scrub up, touch nothing, stay away from everyone and everything. During these vital developmental years, our kiddos have been locked away for over a year. And counting. Ripped back and forth from in-person to remote school, and back again. Put in a cohort of a small number of peers—no “real” social overlap with others, no sports, no teams, no “release, ” no escape from any one person who may turn on you, or from the group even if it turns on you too. No escape. In any direction. Watching adults hoard toilet paper and milk, watching the economy crash, experiencing the challenges of a global pandemic first-hand, and noting the uprooting of livelihoods, lives, and relationships of people they know, as the economic law of “scarcity” tightens its unforgiving, iron grip on the world around their young eyes. Uncertainty looms over them in so many aspects of life—maybe even in MOST aspects of life, including in life itself as they certainly know people who have been lost, or nearly lost, to Covid-19.

And politics. What a horrible election year—the worst it’s ever been, for sure.

But is the craziness finally over, or are we still doing it? It seems like it continues still. Families divided (some permanently), “grown-ups” fighting, shouting, behaving in horrible ways, and saying hateful things, that we would never tolerate from our children. Our kiddos have been present for this appalling behavior, watching it, feeling the effects of it, probably even modeling it themselves, weaving it into their “realities. ” They have had no escape from this constant condition where they see us speaking and acting horribly, and watch the rationalizations and justifications that “adults” use to believe, say, and do whatever they want, constantly blaming “the other

side. ” They have seen all of this. How could they not? It has been inescapable.

Luckily, that’s it, right? Oh, wait, everyone pack up—the largest two wildfires in state history are heading right for our home, the one place left where you feel anything close to “safety. ” Get in the car, we’re evacuating, knowing that none of this may be here when or if we return. But we have each other, and that’s all we need.

They take one last look back at the house, through tears they are trying to hold back, wondering what could possibly come next. We could see and smell the dense, inescapable smoke in the air. But the darkness went much deeper than that in the minds of our kiddos, in the fear, uncertainty, and loss of their last refuge of physical safety—evacuating from the place they had been tucked away in for the past year.

Before you move on, discounting this generation, recounting to yourself the hardships you or others endured in another age, please pause. For the rest of today, whenever you see anyone younger than 18, please calculate the percentage of that young person’s life that has been spent engaged in at least the above, if not more, events—it is a permanent part of their reality. It’s significant. It’s bad. It’s not healthy. And it’s an entire generation. They will need our love, our support, our kindness, our giving. They will need to see a better example than we have given them, in many cases. Our kiddos are hurting, and for good reasons…

It was all sure an eye opener for me to realize that my own daughter, my over-achieving student and athlete, my big-hearted, caring, loving angel on Earth, has been wrestling with the darkest of demons, without my even knowing! If you have kiddos at home, or even if you just know some, maybe now is a good time to be there for them. They are hurting in ways we don’t necessarily understand or even know about, but they need our love and support. Now. Anonymous

Editor’s Note: We normally do not accept or print anonymous letters to the editor. In this case, we have made an exception because we think this anonymous letter can possibly benefit our readers and make a significant difference.

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

On April 5 at 6:47 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 800 block of North St. Vrain Ave. On scene, they charged a 14 year old male juvenile from Allenspark, CO with felony menacing, harassment and possession of a handgun by a juvenile. He was transported to the Larimer County Hub a juvenile services facility.

Also charged in this case were: A 14 year old juvenile male from Estes Park who was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

A 15 year old juvenile male from Estes Park was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

Another 15 year old juvenile male from Estes Park was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

A 14 year old juvenile male from Estes Park was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

A 16 year old juvenile male from Estes

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Park was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

And another 14 year old juvenile male from Estes Park was issued a summons for harassment and released to a parent.

On April 7 at 2:35 a.m. police contacted a 32 year old male from Estes Park in the 1300 block of Manford Ave. He was arrested for possession of a Schedule 1 narcotic and methamphetamine. He was also arrested for a warrant out of Loveland PD for failure to comply with a court order in a reckless driving case. He was transported to Larimer County Jail.

On April 12 at 10 a.m. a student self-reported having a handgun at the Ests Park Middle School. The gun was immediately confiscated by the SRO (School Resource Officer). No threats against other students or faculty were made by the student. The student is in custody as the incident is being investigated and the juvenile was released to a parent.

No further information can be released at this time.

Estes Park Health Outpatient Lab Scheduling: By Appointment Only Reminder: You must now schedule an appointment for your outpatient labs.

This has been true for several months, so we're just sending a reminder to all.

It's very easy to do: Call our main number at 970-586-2317, then choose option 3 for outpatient services, then choose

option 2 for Lab Scheduling.

For many years, we offered walk-in lab services, but the pandemic and other factors have led us to offering outpatient labs by appointment only. Thanks for your understanding.

Hotline For Vacation Home And Bed & Breakfast Compliance A new telephone hotline and online form are available to report compliance concerns with Vacation Home and Bed & Breakfast Registrations located within Estes Park town limits. To report a compliance concern by phone, please call 970-577-4787, or submit an online form at estes.org/reportacomplianceconcern.

In 2021 the Town of Estes Park contracted with LODGINGRevs to assist with monitoring listings, property identification, and compliance for Vacation

Home and Bed and Breakfast Registrations within town limits. Vacation Homes and Bed & Breakfasts within Estes Park town limits are regulated through the Estes Park Development and Municipal Codes. These properties must be registered with the Town government. For more information on this program, including a link to the database of registered properties, visit www.estes.org/ vacationhomeregistrations.

Home Sweet Home Dog Trainer 2 Sessions for $60 4 Sessions for $100 30 Minutes Per Session

Training at your home or in Estes Park If you’ve adopted from the Pet Association of Estes, you have a free session.

Call or Text Judy Wood at 970.699.1856 www.HomeSweetHomeDogTrainer.com

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Estes Park EDC B.A.S.E. Program Participants Prepare For Pitch Competition The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) offers a Business Accelerator Services of Estes (B.A.S.E.) Program consisting of a six month long business support program throughout the Estes Valley focused on world class education with the intent to support economic diversification. The primary objective is to encourage business owners to maximize their downtime in the winter to ensure the next season will be the best year ever for their business. Common in the nation’s largest entrepreneurial communities, business accelerator programs have proven themselves to be a vital tool in the business start-up and scale-up process. 73% of businesses that participate in accelerator programs not only survive the first nine years but scale within those same nine years. The B.A.S.E. Program curriculum is comprised of Business Model Mapping, Purpose in Business, Market Research, and Advertising Strategies, as well as Long and Short Term Strategic Planning.

Eight businesses have participated in the 2020-21 cohort including, VERT, Argonaut Engineering, Backpacking Light, Creativity Cabin, Jackalope Adventure Rentals, Movement 4 Life, Estes Park Rocky Climbing and Frame Point.

As the program nears the end, five businesses will participate in a pitch competition on April 20, 2021 to present their business to an esteemed panel of judges.

Businesses will have an opportunity to present their product/service, business strategy and scale-up plans. Businesses will also be offered feedback on how they can improve, what they need to focus on for the next six months, and opportunities to connect with local re-

sources in Estes and the front range.

The competition will be available for public viewing on www.gotomeet.me/EstesParkEDC on April 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Businesses in the program have already celebrated their experiences in the program. Jason Toth, Founder and Owner of Argonaut Engineering, says, “The B.A.S.E. Program has been like a miniMBA program complete with a cohort of fellow entrepreneurs, talented and experienced facilitators, mentors, and other regional specific beneficial resources. The knowledge-base and local network I am building, paired with professional reading has been phenomenal.”

Ryan Jordan, Founder and CEO of Backpacking Light states, “The B.A.S.E. Program’s commitment to helping us solve business problems has been unparalleled. Our company is more than 20 years old, and we've never achieved the clarity of purpose, vision, and execution that we've achieved through our participation with the B.A.S.E. Program and its collaborative relationships with Innosphere and the Larimer County Small Business Development Center.”

In May, there will be a graduation ceremony open to all of the businesses in the cohort and presenters from the program. All businesses in the Estes Valley, who are interested in the program, are also invited to attend to learn more about B.AS.E. and meet businesses in the cohort.

The 2021-22 B.A.S.E. Program cohort begins in October and registration is open. To learn more about the program, contact Thomas Cox, Program Manager, at tcox@estesparkedc.com.

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This week at Circle 119 – Home of The American Legion • Veterans Assistance: For appointment & information, call Terry Rizzuti at 970-599-0850 • Bingo at 6 p.m. Sunday evenings. Family fun & cash prizes.

• Tuesday, April 20th Sunrise Rotary at 6 a.m.

• Trivia and Tunes Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. Tunes with Nick begin at 5 o’clock. Test your knowledge!

• Queen of Hearts Friday nights at 7 p.m.

EP Senior Center Reopens April 19 Following the Governor’s lead, the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center will begin easing back into normalcy by allowing its members to resume eating congregate lunchtime meals together inside our building on April 19. These meals will still be prepared by the Bighorn Restaurant, and they can either be taken out, as they have been since the COVID-19 pandemic started, or consumed inside with friends. Because a vaccine is now widely available to seniors in Estes Valley, people who have not yet been vaccinated, and people who are not feeling well, are asked to please not attempt indoor eating with friends.

Although people obviously cannot eat while wearing masks, they will be ex-

pected to wear masks during conversations both before and after lunch. Furthermore, eating at our round tables will be limited to four persons per table to accommodate compliance with social distancing recommendations. People who choose to eat in the Senior Center will have a choice of beverages (coffee, tea, cocoa, etc.) to accompany their meal and donated snacks for dessert.

Finally, some activities at the Senior Center have resumed: Tri-fit M-W-F, 10:30-11:15; Yoga/Balance T-Th, 10:1511:00; Mahjong on Tuesdays. Senior Center hours are now M-W-Th-F 10:001:00; Tu 10:00-2:00. Come join us! 1760 Olympian Lane (northeast of Estes Valley Collision and Ace Hardware)

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Feedback Enables Estes To Grow Forward Together Each spring, the Trustees of the Town financial management, exof Estes Park are responsible for evaluat- ternal and internal leadering their direct employees. We take up ship, communication and character. this task understanding that feedback is Similarly, the instrument for evaluating key to the development Kramer focuses on the of people and organizaunique work he does as the tions. That feedback Town’s attorney. It includes prompts insight, fosters interacting with the Town’s learning, and leads to the Trustees, maintaining procontinual growth and imfessional and ethical stanprovement of the people dards, producing quality receiving and providing work products, and workthe feedback. ing with Town Staff. At the This year, the Trustees writing of this report out and I are employing a the specific categories widely used approach to comprising the instrument evaluate Town Adminisfor evaluating Judge trator Travis Machalek, Thrower are in process. InTown Attorney Dan put via that instrument Town Administrator Kramer and Municipal will come from members Travis Machalek Court Judge David of the Police Department, Thrower. The multiTown Clerks Office, the source (aka 360-degree) Judge’s assistants, Town feedback approach inTrustees and from Judge volves considering inforThrower. mation from subordiAfter feedback is colnates, colleagues, and lected and tabulated, supervisor(s) of Trustees will meet to reMachalek, Kramer and view and discuss the findThrower, and a self-evalings and Trustees will uation of each. The informeet individually with mation helps identify arMachalek, Kramer and eas of competence as well Thrower to discuss the reas areas for growth. sults. Laurie Graves will Town Attorney The 360-process gathers Dan Kramer facilitate these processes responses to questions via a zoom meeting in exdeveloped by Laurie ecutive session.

Graves (from the human Throughout the evaluaresources firm Graves tion process—whether Consultants), with input gathering data, reviewing from the Trustees and findings, discussing impliour three direct employcations, or making plans— ees. Information gathered the primary focus at every via the instruments varies step, for each person inaccording to the person’s volved is on meeting the job requirements. common good of the For example, the positownspeople of Estes Park. tion of Town AdministraWhat does each person tor held by Travis do? How might he or she Machalek requires sucdo it better? What isn’t becessfully interacting with Municipal Judge ing done that should be seven bosses (trustees), done? How can we all David Thrower directing staff of the work together in the most town, tracking multiple projects and effective way. communicating with the community.

When considered as a whole, the The instrument Trustees are using to process of providing feedback that’s now evaluate Machalek focuses on specific underway is certainly something to celeskill sets that are unique to the requirebrate. It’s the way we as a Town continuments of the position he holds. These in- ously improve. It’s what enables us to clude: strategic skills, tactical execution, grow forward together and to achieve the common good. I hope you agree.

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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.

Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org During the week of April 4, the Estes

Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 9 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1 • Gas Leak: 2 • Possible Illegal Burn: 1 • Alarm Activation: 4 • MVC: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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A Big Thank You To Our Lunch Ladies!

During the current pandemic, Estes Park School cafeteria staff members have been busy ensuring that no child goes hungry.

Theresa Montgomery, Nutrition Services Coordinator at the Estes Park School District wants us all to know how much she appreciates those who work with her so we may all show our sincere appreciation for these amazing, loving and caring Lunch Ladies! She said, “I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of an achievement in my life made by a team I was part of, and I want to be sure that the souls responsible for this effort, past and present, (and it is a huge effort) are known.

All of these wonderful people have worked without stopping, to help feed the children of this community.

We have supplied the Estes Park children with 126,933 free meals from March 2020March 2021. I’m so proud of this effort.

My hope is that the number gets higher!

These ladies worked their summer break, wildfire evacuations, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring breaks to make sure our kids were fed! Thank you all for your selfless giving to our kids!”

Photo: front row, Gretchen Jackson, Maria Yazzie, Theresa Montgomery, back row, Laurie Emmer, Lisa Garner LaDonna Thoms and Cecy Avitia. Also, a special shout out to Esther Friesen, Sarah Pevney, Lizbeth Burkhardt, Jacqui Ditamno, Cindy Kufeld, Jody Steckline and Brian Lund and our volunteers who helped us get all these meals delivered. Thank you!

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Shark Tank Grant For Nonprofits Youth In Action (YIA) announces a grant for local nonprofit organizations and Estes Park High School clubs. The purpose of the grant is to give local nonprofits and/or clubs the opportunity to pursue projects to further their own mission and the community as a whole, while also providing learning opportunities for local youth.

YIA students recently collaborated with the Estes Chamber of Commerce to execute the Coolest Dog Contest. Their efforts earned them the funding for this Shark Tank community grant process.

The young “Sharks” of YIA developed the criteria and expectations for the grant. They will review proposals and invite finalists to pitch their projects in a Shark Tank style event.

YIA “Sharks” will use the in-person presentations to answer final questions and make their decisions on awarding a total of $2000 to one or more local projects.

All COVID safety protocols will be followed for this event. ● Applicants must be a 501c3 nonprofit entity in good standing or an Estes Park

High School club. ● Requests will be accepted for up to $2000. Awards may be split among deserving organizations. ● Projects must benefit youth of any/all ages in the

Estes Park community and be implemented within one year.

Projects that received funding in 2019 include: The Estes Park Cycling Coalition for a self-serve bike repair stand in the bike park and the Estes Park Learning Place for a youth-produced advertisement video.

Deadline for submission is May 1, 2021. Shark Tank will take place the week of May 17 at the Estes Park High School. YIA will announce grant decisions and present grant awards to nonprofits by the end of May.

Please find the RFP/application online at epnonprofit.org. Any questions may be directed to YIA Leaders, Isabella Fanucchi, fanucim@psdr3.k12.co.us or Mina Honda, hondaml@psdr3.k12.co.us.

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Time For Spring Clean-Up! It’s Spring Cleanup time! Join us for the annual collaboration of the Rotary Club, Town of Estes Park, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and Atlas Disposal to clean up our roads and waterways.

We will meet at the Visitors Center, located at 500 Big Thompson Avenue (across from McDonald’s) on Saturday, April 24, at 9 a.m. to distribute cleanup

bags and provide directions for cleanup routes and bag drop-off.

For your comfort and safety, long sleeved-shirts, long pants, gloves, work boots or sturdy shoes, along with sun protection and water are advised.

We appreciate your participation in cleaning up our town for both visitors and residents! For more info, please e-mail: marina@evrpd.com.

Community Yard Sale April 24 Spaces Available To Rent There will be a Community Yard Sale -(weather permitting) at the Masonic Lodge -1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Saturday, April 24.

Setup starts at 7 a.m., open to the public - 8 a.m. until 12 noon.

Spaces are available for rent for $20.00. For details call: 577-8585.

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The Embarrassing Details of Taking the Dog on a Walk

by Sarah Donohoe

are oh, so many lovely tree/ flower/ earth/ sky/ animal/ bird/grasshopper poHe sees the world from down at my feet ems to honor our and moves at my speed, held back by a planet! Earth Day is April 22.) leash.

• Take on a guerrilla poetry project. (such as spray painting a poem on the Yanking my arm, he veers off and stops. sidewalk with a special paint that shows He’s reading his Friends’ posts on Faceup only when it rains. How cool is that!) book for dogs.

• Read essays about poetry like Edward He sniffs and sniffs to check out his opHirsch’s “How to Read a Poem,” Mary tions, then Ruefle’s “Poetry and the Moon,” Mark chases his tail and takes his position.

Doty’s “Tide of Voices: Why Poetry MatAs discreetly as possible while seeking ters Now,” and Muriel Rukeyser’s “The relief, Life of Poetry.” he hovers on haunches and casts eyes at • Watch a movie, lecture, or video feame. turing a poet. (Mainstream movies inHis gaze is indignant, “Ahem, do you clude “Dead Poets Society, ” “Four Wedmind?” dings and a Funeral, ” and “Poetic I look away, blushing. “Go ahead. Take Justice, ” in which Maya Angelou makes your time.” an appearance.)

When he’s made his deposit and kicked • Write an exquisite corpse (a commuup the dirt, nal poem where each person writes a portion of the poem without knowing he watches with glee as I get down to what the others have written) or a renga work. with friends via email or text. (A renga is With a colorful bag on my hand like a a collaborative poem composed by a glove, group of writers using specific guideI bend to tend to his warm, steamy lines.) Visit www.poets.org for details. dump.

• Attend Poetry & the Creative Mind on A neighbor drives by and mocks me by April 29, a free, virtual reading of fahonking; vorite poems in celebration of 25 years should I wave and say hi or simply igof National Poetry Month. (I’ve already nore him? made my reservation. To RSVP, use your In a one-handed swoop I scoop up the browser to search for the title of the poop; event. See you there!) feel the chunks through pink plastic; at • Try your hand at writing a formal least it’s not soupy. (form) poem. You could also try freeHe looks at me, wagging, sweet stink form poetry, but if you’re new to this, usfills the air. ing guidelines, or a formula (form) may He’s done his dog duty, I’ve shown that help. Dan the Banjo Man sent this poem, written by his neighbor, Reba Donovan.

I care.

It is an acrostic poem, in which the first Now that I have your attention, we will letter of each line read vertically, spells proceed with the second half of a list of out a word, message or the alphabet. options to celebrate the 25th anniversary I protest of National Poetry Month. (The first half was included in last week’s column.) AfPeacefully, of course ter that we’ll look at a variety of poetry Righteous indignation forms. Poetry can be appreciated in an Over pigmentation array of ways. Here are several: Time-out for love • Buy a book of poetry from your local Equality for everyone bookstore.

Sisters and brothers • Organize a poetry reading, open mic, Take time for love. or poetry slam (competition). (We’re getting close to being able to meet again in person but still, I’m hosting my poetry My friend from the ol’ University of Nebraska at Kearney days, Craig Larson, night on Zoom, hopefully for the last sent an original haiku, which is a poem time. However, Zoom allows friends consisting of three short lines that do from distant places to join in, and that’s not rhyme; five syllables in the first, an unexpected, pleasing result of the seven in the second, and five in the third year of COVID.) line. Craig, a storyteller, prefaced his • Sign up for an online poetry class or poem by saying, “If you need some workshop. (I’m in my second semester of comic relief, you might tell the story of a community college classes. I’ve learned radio manager in Nebraska who on a so much about poets, poetry, how to ap- dare, once fired a very unpopular empreciate a good poem, and how to write ployee with a Haiku.” a poem I’m willing to claim as my own.

The above verse is an example of that.)

Effort sporadic • Donate books of poetry to little free Undisciplined and lazy libraries. (Or simply give a poetry book Please clean out your desk to a friend.)

• Take a socially safe walk or hike and write a poem outside. (Even your back From Mike Lewis in Estes Park, I yard will do. Anywhere there’s a blade of learned of the clerihew poem (named for grass, a dandelion, a pinecone or several Edmund Clerihew Bentley) which is inches of snow that you can view with a made up of two rhyming couplets with poet’s eye.) the first line being the name of a famous person: • Start a virtual poetry reading group or potluck, inviting friends to share poems. (Think of a book club but with poGeorge the Third etry instead of novels.)

Ought never to have occurred.

• Read and share poems about the envi- One can only wonder ronment in honor of Earth Day. (There At so grotesque a blunder.

Here is another, also by Bently: Edgar Allen Poe Was passionately fond of roe He always liked to chew some When writing anything gruesome.

The last suggestion of something to do to honor National Poetry Month: celebrate poetry year-round!

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2021 Sarah Donohoe

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Auditions For The Musical “Disenchanted” The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is thrilled to announce that we are going to have a community musical this summer! After more than a year of social distancing, connecting with neighbors and friends in our community feels more important and more fun than ever, and we are so excited to have the opportunity to put on a show safely.

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her posse of princesses in the hilarious hit musical, Disenchanted. These are not your perfect Disney princesses! The show’s writer, Dennis Giacino, describes it this way: “These wonderfully empowered and funny women have come together to tell the truth about living happily ever after. Together, this

band of royal renegades storm the proverbial castle, all the while hilariously poking holes in the age-old tenets of The Princess Complex.”

Our director, Denise Stookesberry, is an experienced director and performer, directing the Muny Opera in St. Louis, and the Fine Arts Guild’s hit production of Spitfire Grill.

Roles include 6-10 "princesses" of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and ages. High school age and above are welcome to audition.

Disenchanted will be performed outside at Performance Park, July 8-11. Auditions will be held May 2-3, in the classroom at the Estes Park Community Center, 660 Community Dr. To sign up for auditions and view character de-

scriptions, please visit tinyurl.com/y3kbm2.

We are seeking strong singing actors with a flair for comedy. Auditionees should plan to sing one musical theater song, preferably comedic; acapella, or with a backing track in a key that is comfortable, and be prepared to read from the script. Rehearsals will begin May 15th, and will be held weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons; socially distanced, both indoors and outdoors.

Back stage opportunities are also available! If you are interested in lighting, costume, or set design, please contact us. For more information, please visit our website at www.fineartsguild.org.

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My company is gone, and the house is incredibly quiet. My dog Sunshine lays in mourning. She loved the ‘kids’ and their visit. The young man and Sunshine had a love affair. I half expected him to pack her up in his suitcase. Elizabeth and her boyfriend got to do all the things they hoped to experience. They skied, shopped, visited, borrowed Lexie’s car and Uncle Greg’s bikes, played Mahjong, saw their Aunt Marie, niece Lexie, Uncle Greg, and Aunt Cecelia, ate all my goodies and took me out to supper one night.

We went to the Wild Rose and they got to eat elk and bison. I had my favorite, jaegerschnitzel. I think I spelled that correctly! I so enjoyed their time with me.

I am enthralled that the weather was so beautiful for them. Today, Monday, it is cold and cloudy. I have kept busy just catching up on things. You know, all the little jobs and projects you let slide. I feel so organized and accomplished. I was so engrossed in that that I guess I will just eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for supper. I forgot to cook anything. I love a PBJ sandwich with a big glass of milk.

Good thing.

I had planned an appetizer for them but ran out of time. I think of it more as a spread, but the recipe calls it a dip. I had fixed it for Easter when I went to Marie’s and all liked it. It is a copy of Elway’s that is served in his restaurant.

Jalapeno Artichoke Cheese Dip Serves 8-10 1 can 14 ½ oz. artichokes drained and chopped.

1-2 jalapeños seeded and chopped fine. (if needed to be hotter leave some of seeds.) ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried onion flakes ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1-8 once cream cheese room temperature 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. hot paprika or more to taste depending on hotness of peppers.

Salt/pepper to taste Add all to bowl. Mix well salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with good crackers or vegetables crudités at room temperature.

I now have two invites for Mother’s Day. I think I will stay here and then go to Houston. Kristin and babies will be there before their move to Biloxi where Kevin will be stationed for two years. I can go to New Orleans and visit Caliste’s grave. That will be later in the year. Covid just go to h@#l. Have vaccination and suitcase.

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

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Hosting A Sweet Fundraiser For New Women’s Monument

Jo Adams, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and her daughter-inlaw, Stacey Adams are hosting a fundraiser for the new women’s monument in town.

Jo said, “We made some wonderful chocolate cherry fudge and we will donate $10.00 for every pound sold, to help build the monument. I have a history in Estes being born in Dr. Mall’s clinic downtown in 1947. I grew up in Glen Haven and went to school in Estes, graduating in 1965.

We left in 1973 and lived in Alaska until 1991 when we moved back to Estes. Our family bought the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in 1996 and we have enjoyed serving quality chocolate to our community and visitors ever since.”

Being a women owned business, and working with Stacey, these two are excited to contribute to this project which has a unique focus on the historical women of Estes Park. There are not

many communities in the USA that have commissioned public art specifically recognizing women. There are so many women who helped shape the Estes Park that we know and love today. What better way to celebrate our history and give to our future than to be a part of this exciting project and help add a new significant piece of public art that honors the historic women of Estes Park.

The monument is currently on track for an August 2021 dedication. The sculpture will be located in a prime location along the riverwalk, between the playground near Dairy Queen and Casa Grande. Organizers have raised over 50% of the needed funds already but they need your donation to complete their efforts. Help them meet their goal by purchasing some delicious chocolate cherry fudge today!

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is located at 517 Big Thompson Ave., 970586-6601.

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During April and May, you can make a donation to Crossroads and have your donation doubled through a matching grant.

Make a secure online donation at

www.CrossroadsEP.org or mail a check to: Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park PO Box 3616 Estes Park, CO 80517

We appreciate your generous support of the work we’re doing in the community!

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Drive By For A Sneak Peek Of The Stanley Home Museum!

Friday, April 30th, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Drive On By Please join us on April 30th for a brownie and a drive-up sneak peek of the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center. This casual event is in celebration of everything our wonderful community has helped us accomplish these past few years. This is the Foundation’s opportunity to thank all of you for coming

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together and supporting our mission.

The event will take place from the seat of your own car. All you have to do is drive up to the Stanley Home Museum, and one of our board members will give celebratory brownies to everyone in the car as well as a single complimentary adult ticket to the museum (which opens the next day).

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THE RICH FLANERY TEAM. THE PINNACLE OF LENDING.

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

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

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Phone (970) 577-9200 501 Saint Vrain Lane, Suite 101, Estes Park, CO 80517

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Help Us Celebrate Water

April 16 – April 22

Can you name the four rivers in the Estes Watershed?

April 22 is Earth Day. Because we, at the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, are focused on the health of our forests, waters, and wildlife of Estes Valley, we have chosen to celebrate water for the whole month. We hope all of you who share our exceptional valley will join us in celebrating water too! There will be something for everyone--water-saving tips, challenges, crafts, and projects--and even some special gifts.

Wildlife Talks On April 15, our monthly online Wildlife Talk will focus on “Coyotes, Most Misunderstood Animals,” by Jared Gricoskie, who owns and operates Yellow Wood Guiding. Jared is an experienced naturalist, well-versed in the behaviors and biology of our wildlife.

Don't miss this extraordinary talk.

On April 22, to help us understand water as a vital resource, we will have two speakers, Kimberly Mihelich, from Northern Water and Amanda Simmons from the Colorado Rural Water Association, who will explain how water flows to and from Estes and how its volume is affected by periodic droughts and persistent climate change.

For Students Young students can color the following scene of our watershed that shows our many rivers and water bodies. We challenge older students older to illustrate our watershed. These can be maps, diagrams, or illustrations showing the four rivers, forests, or wildlife that make up our watershed. Artwork submitted will be displayed at ACE Hardware and on our website www.evwatershed.org and

Name:___________________________ Age:______________ our Facebook page www.facebook.com/evwatershed Please send your finished projects to us at Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, P.O. Box 4494, Estes Park, 80517. Or submit them online to EVWatershed@EVWatershed.org.

Learning Projects To Do at Home All month long, we will be providing activities on our website and social media that families can do at home together, such as creating mini-water cycles or experimenting with water absorption.

Win a Rain Barrel Kit and Other Water-Saving Items!

Thanks to the generous donation from ACE Hardware, we are going to be awarding some lucky family in Estes Park a rain barrel kit. We will offer other gadgets that will help save water in your homes. Register for these giveaways on our website: www.evwatershed.org/Earth-Day-2021 We will announce the recipients at the end of April.

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Other water savings tips can be found on our website at www.evwatershed.org/Earth-Day-2021, or watch for our notices on EP News throughout the month of April. Water is a finite resource on Earth; it can be neither created nor destroyed. But it can be wasted and polluted to life-harming degrees. Let's use it wisely and keep it clean for future generations.

Follow us on Facebook: @evwatershed Follow us on Instagram: @estesvalleywatershed

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Five Fun Facts About… Wyoming Ground Squirrels By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the Wyoming ground squirrel. Now that April has arrived, you may start to hear cricket-like chirps and sharp trills yet not see the animal that made the sound. This is most likely the Wyoming ground squirrel, which has called out before darting into its underground burrow.

1. Wyoming ground squirrels used to

be called “Richardson’s ground squirrel,” but DNA testing showed there are differences between the two animals, including a difference in the number of chromosomes.

2. These plentiful small mammals are found throughout Estes Valley and lower elevations of Rocky Mountain National Park, preferring grasslands, open sagebrush habitat, subalpine meadows, and occasionally rocky alpine slopes.

3. Often confused with prairie dogs (an animal not seen in Estes Valley or Rocky Mountain National Park), the Wyoming ground squirrel has been nicknamed the “high mountain prairie dog” for its tolerance for high elevations.

4. Wyoming ground squirrels hibernate almost eight months of the year, going into hibernation in late July or early August and hibernate until the following March or April.

5. These prolific squirrels will mate within days of the females coming out of hibernation, and the babies will be born just four weeks later.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints and calendars at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.

A Wyoming ground squirrel stands at attention in the heat waves of a spring meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Wyoming ground squirrels never stray far from the safety of cover, like this one hiding close to a pile of rocks.

Wyoming ground squirrels come out of hibernation in late March and April, a time when Estes Valley often sees snowfall.

Peeking out from his underground burrow, this Wyoming ground squirrel was curious about his visitor.

Two young Wyoming ground squirrel siblings play outside of their burrow on a sunny day in Estes Park

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Jim Ward recently captured a “battle for breakfast” at Lake Estes.

A lone eagle tries to protect its catch from ravens who were bent on taking the fish for themselves.

. . . . s i r e n And the win

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“HAPPINESS IS…”

I wonder how you would complete that statement. I’m sure most of us would say: ‘Happiness is…something I really want for my life.’ In this you are no different from most others in our society. I read recently about Yale University’s most popular class, entitled: ‘Psychology and the good life.’ It is a class about ‘happiness’. When last taught as an in-person class, it was taught in hall that held 1200 students. When offered as an on-line course due to the pandemic, enrollment skyrocketed from, initially, thousands of students, to 3.3 million at last report. So it’s no wonder that all of us would have that ‘happiness desire’ as well. After all, it is one of three ‘unalienable rights’… ‘Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’…our nation’s founding fathers promised us in ‘The Bill of Rights’ in the Declaration of Independence. The problem of many seems to be that they interpret that as saying that all are guaranteed ‘happiness’, rather than ‘the right to pursue’ happiness. As a result, when they are ‘not’ happy, they tend to blame others for their unhappiness. Before we leave the Yale course, we might like to hear what Dr. Laurie Santos asks students to do. They must track their sleep patterns, keep a gratitude journal, perform random acts of kindness, and journal, keeping note of whether, over time, these behaviors correlate with a positive change in their general mood.

In order to properly explore our own feelings about experiencing happiness we need to return to that ‘Happiness is…’ question above. For many, happiness is largely determined by what ‘happens’ in their lives. In 1969, Charles Schultz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ cartoons, wrote his first book: ‘Happiness is a Fuzzy Blanket’ and we saw Linus’ happiness dependent on having his blanket. Later, Schultz wrote ‘Happiness is a Warm Puppy’ and Snoopy brought happy feelings to all. This was followed by another, ‘Happiness is Walking Hand-in-hand’. Each limiting ‘happiness’ to times when certain things are present. So, if we were to finish that above statement for ourselves, how would we word it? ‘Happiness is a stimulus check!’ ‘Happiness is a Covid-19 vaccination!’ ‘Happiness is a business now opening up again!’. These are certainly impetuses to happiness, but they will only ‘happen’ on certain occasions and, thus, do not make for lives of ongoing happiness. As one author warns: “Euphoria tends to be fleeting.”

With the above in mind, what can we do to cause our own level of happiness to grow and be maintained, since it is obvious that our ‘happiness’ level will depend on us?

First of all, we must realize that ‘happiness’ is a ‘by-product’ of other things taking place in our lives rather than a ‘pursuit’ of it, itself. Researcher Beran Wolfe described it this way; “If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, or growing double-dahlias in his garden. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. He will not be striving for it as a goal in itself. He will have become aware that he is happy in the course of living life twenty-four crowded hours of the day.”

Second of all, we can follow the advice of others who have found certain things helpful. Here are some of their suggestions. Sanjay Kumar reminds us that ‘happiness’ is a result of daily practice. To start with, we need to realize that “it’s OK to not be OK”. If things are not perfect, especially in this time of pandemic, it’s OK, and we can still be happy. Then, we need savor every good thing we experience…a hug, a phone visit, a dinner…someone advises, “savor every morsel, every belly-laugh and be more than just fleetingly happy”, and savor the sight of anything special. (My wife and I savored the sight of a goose sitting on her nest outside the Medical Center in Fort Collins recently). Thirdly, marvel as much as you can. In our area there is so much to ‘marvel at’…peaks, animals, and people. We need to practice what Allen Klein calls the ‘Awe Factor’.

Lastly, break out of your calendar. Savor and then participate in some new activity. Others have added these to the list: smile; exercise; regulate your breathing; positive attitude! Mother Teresa added: “Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come without leaving happier.”

Finally, let others know: “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.”

Bob Lewis

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu April 19 – 23 Monday, Apr 19

Friday, Apr 23

Philly Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ homemade chips BBQ Pork Ribs (4) w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ hash browns & fruit Shrimp Platter (4 grilled & 4 fried) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup of the day

Monday, Apr 26

Taco Salad w/ Chicken

Tuesday, Apr 27

Avocado Bacon Cheddar Burger w/ tomato salad

Wednesday, Apr 28

Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad

Thursday, Apr 29

Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Friday, Apr 30

Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

Tuesday, Apr 20 Wednesday, Apr 21 Thursday, Apr 22

April 26 – April 30

All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. 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, Apr 19th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Apr 16th. 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 re-opening Monday, April 19. (M,W,Th,F 10-1; Tu 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (T,Th 10:15-11:00) Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center.

Call for the latest information 970-581-2195

Sweet Inga Is Looking For A New, Loving Home Inga is about four years old. She gets along with other pets, enjoys catnip, lounging and being loved. Inga does not have any teeth so she needs to be on a mostly soft diet.

This sweet cat is currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 286-1652 to meet her.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make ciation by sending your check to P.O. Box a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Asso- 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, please call 970-286-1652.

Week 10 Results Linda’s Boys Stray Cats

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Right on Cue MOB

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2021 Spring Session Standings Right on Cue 101 Linda’s Boys 82 Stray Cats 78 MOB 76 If interested in playing or starting a team contact Joyce Hughes at (970) 290-3516

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Directing Change By: Judi Smith

Change, while not always for the better, is an integral part of life. The stream that does not move – stagnates, so does the society that is diametrically and consistently opposed to change. However, embracing change does not equate to embracing every change. In any society, each new proposal must be evaluated, its benefits and detriments identified, its effect on each strata of the population judged. In any democracy, each individual in the community will, hopefully, have an opinion about the pros and cons – and at least some will be willing to share that opinion with the decision makers. These community leaders must collect all facts and opinions, weigh them carefully with an open mind, and take them into consideration in forming their own opinion, which, collectively, will result in a decision. This is the very essence of democracy.

Currently, at the national level, there are 54 Bills in Congress addressing an environmental issue. With over 2,000 total bills under consideration, sometimes progress seems slow to start. For example S. 984 / H.R. 2238 (concerning solid waste) has been introduced in the House (March 25) and the Senate (March 26) but has not yet been heard in committee.

However, it has, according to https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/, 90 co-sponsors in the House and 10 cosponsors in the Senate.

There are plenty of ways in which individuals can promote or oppose any issue.

Of course, in any democracy, we are encouraged to share our opinions with our representatives at each level of government. In this electronic age, it is easy to

contact any individual elected official and share your personal perspective.

The Estes Valley Library provides the necessary equipment (and instruction) for those who do not have their own.

But this is only the beginning.

In Estes there are organizations supporting nearly every viewpoint. Participating with these entities is another way to support things important to you as an individual. There are also Advisory Boards at the local level which, if you have the time to invest, are an important part of the process. Currently, there are too many empty seats on these panels.

However, we can, in capitalist economy, express our opinions in other ways. When we buy, we are, whether we realize it or not, “voting” when we make purchases. Producers are very mindful of what the buying public wants and we can encourage, say, beneficial packaging with our purchase habits. My mother taught me to compare prices – but I am willing to pay (slightly) more for pressed cardboard egg cartons than for non-recyclable expanded styrene. The clear plastic #1 PET egg carton (which make great drawer dividers for office supplies or jewelry) are also recyclable, but not in Estes.

Perhaps our biggest contribution, as individual households and businesses, lies in learning our options (including packaging and disposal) and making informed decisions abut what to buy – then following through on those choices.

Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, April 20th at MedX at 2 p.m. Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease and their caregivers, are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group.

For more information please call Linda Hanak at 970-443-8146.

Congratulations to Aide Padilla, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for April 16, 2021.

At EPHS, Aide is a member of Student Council and Youth in Action.

Aide said, “My current favorite class is Astronomy because my friends are in there and Ms. Grano makes the class an enjoyable atmosphere. I have received two scholarships of $8,000+. I lettered in band my sophomore year and I went to state in band for three years.”

Outside of school, Aide likes to hang out with her friends and her siblings at her house. She likes to color, watch Criminal Minds and listen to music.

Her “job” is to babysit her brothers at home.

Her favorite quote is, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” by Walt Disney.

The best piece of advice Aide’s been given is, “Do it for yourself. No one

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else. Don’t let other people control what you do, do what makes you happy.”

After high school, Aide said, “I plan on majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice. I want to study instate. I have been accepted into Metropolitan State University of Denver, Morningside College and Montana State University.

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

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Child Abuse Awareness And Prevention Month

Estes Valley Families Up and Coming Programs and Events with EVICS

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Though this is a very difficult reality, there is reason to hope. Everyone has as role to play, whether showing your support by displaying your pinwheel, continuing the conversation, taking steps to reduce or eliminate, incidence, supporting an overwhelmed parent, or asking for help. Together, we can make a difference.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Whether you are looking for ways to soothe your crying baby, parenting tips in dealing with your child’s challenging behaviors, or just wanting to know if your child is on the right developmental path, EVICS and our

partners have many resources to be shared.

We invite you to stop by Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) Family Resource Center to say hello, pick up your pinwheels, tips sheets and resources.

EVICS Family Resource Center provides programs and services that strengthen families, prevent abuse and neglect, aid caregivers, and promote positive parenting. To learn more and get involved, visit www.evics.org or call 970-586-3055, or stop by the EVICS Office at 1182 Graves Ave, Unit A. Anyone concerned about the safety and well-being of a child should never hesitate to call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect hotline at 844-CO4-Kids. Calling to share concerns help families get the support they need.

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Broadway's Back At Performance Park!

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is excited to announce that our Youth Theatre Summer Camp is back! The camp will be held June 14-19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., outside at Performance Park.

Masks will be mandated, all adults will be fully vaccinated, and we'll follow the Covid guidelines that are in place at that time. Students who have completed 2nd grade through 2021 high school graduates are welcome to join. Every student who auditions will be cast. Tuition is

$125 and scholarships are available.

This Broadway Revue show will include musical numbers from Hamilton, Something Rotten, The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hanson, Mary Poppins, and more!

Auditions are virtual and need to be submitted by April 30th. To sign up for camp, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/b5mevnd9.

Please visit www.fineartsguild.org for more information.

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1051 FALL RIVER COURT #5

$307,000

202 TWIN OWLS LANE, D1

Under Contract

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RARE RIVER FRONT condominium at Aspen Winds. Great investment and rental property.

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EXCEPTIONAL FURNISHED, Estes Park house, snow cap mountain

3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 3800 sq.ft. Stanley Hills House. Fabulous

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Be Conscious Of Your Investment Environment On April 22, we observe Earth Day, an occasion that has inspired millions of people over the decades to take steps to clean up our world. Of course, your physical surroundings are important, but you also operate in other “ecosystems” – social, cultural and political.

And you’ll need to consider your investment environment, too. How can you improve it?

Here are a few suggestions: • Avoid “toxic” investment strategies.

The dangers of pollution helped drive the creation of Earth Day. As an investor, you also need to watch out for “toxins” – particularly in the form of unhealthy investment techniques. For example, chasing after “hot” stocks can burn you. In the first place, by the time you’ve heard of them, they may already be cooling off.

Second, and probably more important, these hot stocks just may be wrong for the investment mix that’s appropriate for your needs. Another toxic investment strategy: trying to “time” the market by “buying low and selling high.” No one can really predict when market highs and lows will occur, and if you’re always jumping in and out of the investment world, you’ll likely waste time and effort – not to mention money. Instead of looking for today’s hottest stocks or guessing where the market is heading, try to create and follow a long-term investment strategy based on your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Reduce waste. From an environmental standpoint, the less waste and garbage we produce, the better it is for our planet. As an investor, can you find “wasteful” elements in your portfolio?

It’s possible that you own some investments that may be redundant – that is, they are virtually indistinguishable from others you may have. Also, some invest-

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ments, due to their risk profile or performance, no longer may be suitable for your needs. In either case – redundancy or unsuitability – you might be better off selling the investments and using the proceeds to purchase others that can be more helpful • Recycle wisely. Recycling is a major part of the environmental movement. At first, though, you might not think the concept of recycling could apply to investing. But consider this: If you own stocks or mutual funds, you may receive dividends, and, like many people, you may choose to automatically reinvest those dividends back into the stocks or funds. So, in a sense, you are indeed “recycling” your dividend payments to boost your ownership stakes – without expending additional resources. And, in fact, this can be quite an effective and efficient way to increase your wealth over time.

• Plant some “trees.” Planting trees has always been a key activity among boosters of the environment – with the recognition that their efforts will take years, or even decades, to reach fruition.

When you invest, you must sometimes start small. By purchasing a limited amount of an investment and nurturing it over the years by adding more shares, you may one day have achieved significant growth. (Keep in mind, though, that there are no guarantees – variable investments such as stocks can lose principal.)

By making these and other moves, you can create a healthy investment environment – one that can help you achieve your long-term goals.

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Neighbors In Need Challenge Matching Donations For Crossroads By: Brian Schaffer

I would imagine most of you have been inside a Walmart at least once in your life, so I’d like to take you down memory lane for a moment. Sam Walton began his journey back in Rogers, Arkansas with his first Wal-Mart in 1962. He didn’t have it all figured out when he started, but he knew the people in his community needed to be top priority for him, so he treated everyone like they were part of his family. He wanted to make sure they were well taken care of, so he did whatever he could to make this happen. Quickly he became known as a place where customer service exceeded the shopper’s expectation. Early in my adulthood I realized Wal-Mart was the place I could go where people at the door would greet me, attendants ask how they could help me, lowest prices anywhere were found, and if I didn’t like what I had purchased I could bring it back for a full refund. It became a fun family-friendly experience to take the kids every week as we did our routine shopping. My kids have grown up, Sam Walton has passed on, and a few things have changed under the new management. Even though Wally World isn’t what it was when I was younger, I still find myself walking the aisles every once in a while reminiscing about the good ole days.

I wanted to share my Wal-Mart experience to set the stage for a letter that we received from one of our neighbors in need who has been coming to see us for a few years now. We’re not Wal-Mart, but we do embrace a few of the values that Sam Walton placed on customer service and making sure people felt welcomed and well taken care of. Here’s what our neighbor shared in a nice letter to us: “I write this letter to let the staff at Crossroads Ministry know how very grateful I am for all the help I have re-

ceived. Since 2016 I have been getting assistance with paying my electric bills.

That same year I needed a car for medical transportation and Eva was able to get me a free Van that we called the ‘Christmas miracle.’ Crossroads also paid for the registration, plates and repairs. I’m not sure why, but since moving to Estes Park I’ve had major medical problems including back surgery and a quadruple bypass. I couldn’t walk at one point and Eva came to my house to help with the paperwork, she always goes over and above to do what she can to help make things easier. Crossroads has helped me out with food, dog food, health and beauty products etc. I don’t believe I would be where I’m at today ‘happy and healthy’ without all the help I received from Crossroads Ministry when I needed it most. Again, I’m very grateful for everyone at Crossroads.”

Our April newsletter was mailed out a few days ago so hopefully you’ve received yours by now. I have an electronic version of the April newsletter as well as other ones on our website at www.CrossroadsEP.org We also have our 2020 Impact Report on our website that goes more in-depth into the inner workings of who serves on our board, financials, partnering agencies, churches, businesses, and a whole lot more. Let me know if you’d like a paper copy of this report and I’ll make arrangements to get you one.

Our Neighbors in Need Challenge is off to a good start and we’d love to have you participate in it. It’s one of the best times to give since we have a $50,000 matching grant to double every donation. Send us a hundred and we’ll double it! You can make a secure online donation at www.CrossroadsEP.org or mail a check in to PO Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Thank you!

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COVID-19 VACCINE Salud is offering the COVID vaccine to anyone in the eligible populations.

You do not need to be a Salud patient.

Please register for & schedule your appointment at saludclinic.org or scan the QR code.

Online registration is highly recommended.

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La vacuna contra COVID es segura y disminuirá la propagación del virus. ¡Protéjase y proteja a todos los que lo rodean, póngase la vacuna hoy!

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Group Identity And Belonging: Join A Conversation With Local Students By: Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, the Estes Valley Library, and Estes Park School District R-3

Whether it happens consciously or unconsciously, most of us tend to be identified with groups—or “tribes”—of people.

What generalizations do people make about you and your group? Are these assumptions positive or hurtful? These are a few of the questions to be explored at a one-hour discussion in the “Living Room Conversation” format.

“Tribalism 101: Next Door Strangers” is the theme of an Intergenerational Dialogue taking place on Zoom this Tuesday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. Those aged 14 to 19, and those aged 59 and greater are especially encouraged to attend. Participants will include young people from the Estes Park High School community.

The conversation will discuss how and why people make generalizations, and how that relates to our sense of identity and belonging. Far and wide, people agree that prejudicial treatment and animosity based on group differences is bad and unfair. Although we want communities where people have

dignity and respect, that goal is not always what we see. The April 20 conversation will ask, “How do we build strong, more unified communities in a divisive time?”

This interactive program is participatory in nature, and attendees will be asked to engage with and contribute to the conversation, with their computer microphones and video switched on.

This Estes Valley Community Conversation is hosted by Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP), the Estes Valley Library, and the Estes Park School District R-3.

Staff and volunteers from EVRJP will facilitate the discussion.

Visit www.estes.org/communityconversations to learn about the conversation series, as well as www.estes.org/restorativejustice to find out about EVRJP resources.

Registration is limited, and participants should sign up in advance by the Events Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org, which also includes additional information and a link to the Conversation Guide that will be used.

Post-Wildfire Considerations As It Applies To Hydrologic Hazards On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MDT, the Estes Park Quaker/ Unitarian Zoom group will hear a presentation on Post-Wildfire Hydrology by Andrew Earles, Vice President of Wright Water Engineers, Inc. of Denver. Dr. Earles is Professional Engineer with specialties in water resources engineering.

He has previously studied hydrologic events in the Estes area, particularly the 2013 area flood.

In this 45-minute Zoom presentation, Dr. Earles will present information on a range of post-wildfire considerations as it applies to hydrologic hazards that accompany such fire events and Values at Risk that may be affected. He will touch on mitigation strategies, warnings and

evacuations, and resources for additional information. The schedule will allow for 15 minutes of questions and answers by participants.

Wright Water Engineers was established in 1961 and is one of the premier water resource firms in Colorado and in the western states. They have had considerable experience in investigating and evaluating wildfire impacts at wide ranging locations across the western U.S. All are welcome! If you would like to join in the discussion by Zoom, contact Jim Linderholm at jlind@windstream.net or Randy Maharry at 515-229-8299

100 Free Books In A Child’s Mailbox: Unite Growing Readers Imagine the surprise and delight in store for a preschool child, discovering a package of four brand-new little children’s picture books, arriving to his or her home mailbox. The books are received at no cost—books for the preschooler to keep, treasure, and most importantly, read with

There is also a brief video about the program.

Families may choose to receive all picture books in English, or a combination of books in English and Spanish. Books in the program are concise, filled with illustrations, and appealing to young children.

family. Four more books are sent each week. Before long, that home library grows to 100 books.

Multiple studies have shown that having books inside the home is the single best indicator of the likelihood of a child becoming a lifelong reader and doing well in school. 100 books is the tipping point, the magic number to make the difference for families to develop a daily habit of reading.

That is the concept behind a new project hosted through the Estes Valley Library.

This home-delivery of books is for children who are planning to enter Kindergarten this fall. It’s called Estes Grows Readers, powered by the Unite for Literacy program, and registering is easy.

Look for the “Estes Grows Readers” link at estesvalleylibrary.org. It takes only a minute to complete the sign-up form, which is in both English and Spanish.

April is the Month of the Young Child.

The library is celebrating the many benefits of early childhood literacy, including the reading-based cognitive development that prepares a child for a lifetime of success. These 100 little books could make the difference for a child in becoming a lifelong reader and successful learner at school.

The Estes Grows Readers program is made possible through support provided by the Estes Valley Community Fund Committee and the Estes Park Education Foundation, and in partnership with Unite for Literacy. As a community, we’ll continue to work together, to Unite, in creating the next generation of readers and lifelong learners.

Watch for more information in April about this and other resources as “Estes Grows Readers” during the Month of the Young Child.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Current Open Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Library collections are open, along with five Internet computers and printing on the first floor. The second floor and all meeting and study rooms are closed for now. Curbside pick-up service and 24/7 outdoor Wi-Fi are available. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Curbside Service by Appointment Place holds in the catalog, then watch for an email notice, and schedule a convenient pick-up time. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

ESTES GROWS READERS Month of the Young Child Simple everyday activities like reading aloud to a child and visiting the library prepares children for school— and for a lifetime of learning.

Childhood literacy and its many related opportunities are being spotlighted this April, the Month of the Young Child. Find more details and resources at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Storybook Explorers: Grab-and-Go Kits Available, while supplies last.

Take home an early-literacy readaloud kit that includes a keepsake children’s book, complete with an activity sheet and learning materials. Current titles include “Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep”, “Read to Your Bunny”, and “Un Gato y un Perro”. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org/collections/kits

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icon at the bottom of the homepage at to reserve a copy. estesvalleylibrary.org).

Storytimes and Early Childhood Music On the library’s YouTube channel.

Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, from the comfort of home, all designed to stimulate a child’s cognitive development. Library storytimes are online, along with Early Childhood Music sessions led by COMMUNITY board-certified Music Therapist CONVERSATIONS Nancy Bell. (Look for the YouTube Group Identity and Belonging Tuesday, April 20, 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom.

People tend to make generalizations about the groups—or “tribes”—to which we are associated. Join an Intergenerational Dialogue with local high school students on how these generalizations affect our identity and sense of belonging. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

SEASONAL PAID PARKING Parking Q&A: Virtual Office Hours Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom.

Do you have questions about summer parking in 2021? Visit with Matt Eisenberg, General Manager of The Car Park, who will explain how the payment and permit system will operate in 8 of the downtown parking lots this summer. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.

TAX ASSISTANCE Tax Forms in Stock

The library has a supply of basic IRS and Colorado tax booklets available.

Library staff are available to assist in printing any special forms not currently in stock.

AARP Tax Aide Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are assisting with tax preparation. The service is especially for seniors and low-income tax filers with basic filing status. Appointments are required, along with Intake Forms to be completed and signed in advance.

To make an appointment, call the library or go online at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN College Planning One-on-One Appointments available.

College planning—from choosing a school to financial aid—is made easier by a one-on-one telephone visit with Kaye Orten, retired Vice Chancellor for Student Financial Services at CUBoulder. Visit the “Book-a-Librarian” link at estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more and schedule an appointment.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offers gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. The store is open Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays). During April, books in the Self-Help, Reference, and Foreign Language sections are on sale: $2 hardcover, and $1 paperback, plus tax.

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Mary Ann McCasland Johnson Mary Ann McCasland Johnson died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee on December 11, 2020.

Mary Ann was born on April 24, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Vernon and Louise McCasland.

She has now gone to join them, her brother George Pike, and her beloved husband Paul. Their children are Colleen Johnson Minard of Estes Park; David (Monica) Johnson of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; and Paul (Beth) Johnson of Canandaigua, New York. Grandchildren are Zachary (Danielle) Minard of Estes Park and now Lafayette, Colorado; Beverly Minard of Estes Park and now Milan, Italy; Carina Anderson, Anna Johnson, and Miquel Johnson of Tennessee; Lydia (Andy) Huntress of New York; and Will (Kathryn) Johnson of Maryland. Great-grandchildren are Lydia and Andy’s Lincoln, Lewis, Lemuel, and Aliza; and Will and Kathryn’s Fergus.

When Mary Ann was five, her family crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Mary, for her father to participate in archaeological research in Palestine.

That year of adventure remained a sentimental treasure for the rest of her life. Once back in America, the family moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, as Vernon became a professor of religion at the University of Virginia. Mary Ann’s favorite memory from her school years was playing the French horn in her high school marching band. Band music brought her joy for the rest of her life as well.

In the first year UVA went coed, Mary Ann was one of only seven women students on campus. As she earned her degree in Elementary Education, she was noticed by Paul, who was attending college on the GI bill following service in the Army. It is somewhat amazing that this man she married, a very shy architecture student from Charlottesville, was able to “hook” her. A cherished family story reports that Paul offered to give Mary Ann a ride, finding her waiting for a bus. “Are you going my way?” she

asked. “Yes!” he said. Then after she was in the car, he asked, “Where do you live?”

They were married three years later, on August 27, 1952, with her father officiating. She was 20, he was 24. After graduation she taught first grade for two years, and Paul worked as an architect.

Their 3 children were born in Charlottesville. In 1960, the family moved to Nashville, Tennessee as he accepted a position in the Church Architecture Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board. In Nashville Mary Ann was primarily a homemaker. She also served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Brownie leader, and taught children’s Sunday School, later teaching in two preschools and substituting in schools all over Nashville. She was also a tireless supporter of her husband’s 18 years as a Boy Scoutmaster. As he and the boys went on monthly campouts, and to scout camp and on Appalachian Trail hikes in the summer, she and Colleen developed their own Ladies Days at home. Fabric stores were a favorite destination.

Mary Ann loved books; probably our favorite memory of her in our younger years was her reading to us. Practical and detailed, Mary Ann was a fierce ad-

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vocate for her family and neighborhood.

She was a news junkie and eager voter, fought neighborhood zoning changes, sewed a LOT, and loved health food, scratch vegetarian cooking, research, birding, folk dancing, B.C. comics, and the ocean. “Every wave is different,” she would say. Especially fond of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, we took several summer trips to camp there. One year Mary Ann saw the lifeguard stand up and stare into the waves, and then start running. She looked around for her kids, and could only find teenager Paul, in a shallow area. A second, off-duty lifeguard came running, too – and that day her two younger children were rescued from the riptide. In her senior years Mary Ann became a distance swimmer at her YMCA and won Senior Olympic medals in the backstroke and freestyle.

She enjoyed playing handbells at Vine Street Christian Church in Nashville.

She also developed a love for origami, as the materials were easy to pack up to visit and fold with her grandkids.

After 50 years in Nashville, due to declining health Mary Ann and Paul moved here to Estes Park in 2010, to be close to their daughter. They lived at the Good Samaritan Village, enjoying the

weather, elk, outdoors music by the Village Band and Cowboy Brad, and walks at Lake Estes. Always dedicated to church and with Paul a devoted member of the choir, in Estes that meant Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church next door to Good Sam. They loved to walk there. When they were around 81 and 85 years old, Mary Ann reported, “We drove to church today. I felt guilty about it, but it was 17 degrees below zero.”

Paul’s memory loss increased and caused him to wander, so in 2015 they moved to a dementia unit at Sunrise Living in Boulder. In 2016 they returned to Nashville to be near their son David, and moved into assisted living at the Lodge at Natchez Trace.

Enduring her own physical struggles, for years Mary Ann was a steadfast rock and caregiver for Paul as he dealt with dementia and other issues. She lost the love of her life four months after they returned to Nashville. Over these homestretch years, we have been enormously grateful for the caring staff and friendships Paul and Mary Ann found in their senior living communities and churches in Colorado and Tennessee. As Mary Ann’s needs became more complicated last fall, Colleen was allowed inside the Lodge at Natchez Trace for a whole month -the only non-staff person allowed in during that phase of Covid-- to be Mary Ann’s caregiver. What a precious gift. Two weeks later, with David and an Alive Hospice nurse by her side, Mary Ann passed away quietly. Our parents were always happiest when they were together. Now she has peace at last, as she missed him so.

If you wish to make a memorial gift, the family requests that you consider contributing to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Multi-Use Path project, because Mary Ann loved walking, advocated for handicapped access, and sure loved that lighthouse. Outer Banks Forever (obxforever.org) is the official non-profit fundraising partner for Cape Hatteras National Seashore and this project.

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Job Description: As our Opticianist, you will be responsible for greeting patients, accepting phone calls, scheduling appointments, authorizing insurance benefits, collecting payments, and other tasks as assigned. Our practice relies heavily on the use of our electronic billing and documentation, so computer skills are an absolute necessity.

The Opticianist must be friendly and personable with our patients, and must have the ability to multi-task in a high volume work environment. The Opticianist must be able to manage the Front Desk and also assist in frame selection with patients and do minor eyewear repairs and adjustments.

Who We Are Looking For: A motivated individual looking to grow with our business.

Required • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment • Friendliness when greeting patients over the phone, and in person – one who enjoys interacting with a wide variety of individual personalities • Strong computer, telephone, and interpersonal communication skills • Personal confidence and ability to ask for help when needed • Ability to work independently when necessary • Attention to fine detail • Availability to be flexible with schedule changes • Desire to learn new skills.

What We Offer: On the job training is available for individuals with exceptional communication skills -Wellness benefits package (Insurance stipend OR wellness benefits such as Community Center Membership/massage therapy/monthly life coaching session and free eye care through our practice) • Paid time off accrual, paid holidays, paid sick leave • Competitive pay: starting at $19.00 per hour with increases as new responsibilities and rolls are acquired.

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On 9 April 2021, during the Octave of Easter, Edith Charlotte Besson passed away peacefully at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, at the age of 83.

Charlotte was born on 22 August 1937, in Burgdorf, Switzerland, the second child of Wilhelm and Julia Vollenweider. She grew up with her elder sister Maryann in the Béarnaise highlands, famous for the world’s best chocolate. She graduated from Physicians’ Assistant School in Bern, Switzerland. On 18 December 1962, she married the Swiss artist Eugene Victor “Tony” Besson. In 1968, the Besson family emigrated from the Isle of Capri, Italy, to Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Tony and Charlotte moved to Estes Park, Colorado, in 1981, where they enjoyed living in The Retreat in Glen Haven for 28 years. For the past 11 years, Charlotte had been an active resident of the Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park Village. Since July 2020, she has been a resident of Aspyre Rock Creek Memory Care in Fort Collins.

Charlotte worked as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation counselor at the Harmony Foundation in Estes Park for 23 years, where she successfully ran the Family Program for several years.

Charlotte’s interests were many.

Taught as a child by her mother in all varieties of needlework, Charlotte skillfully knitted and crocheted beautiful sweaters, scarves and blankets for her loved ones – to include injured troops at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, DC. Tony and Charlotte were lifemembers of the Rocky Mountain Na-

tional Park, where they hiked and picnicked with family and friends. The Besson couple cooked favorite recipes together. They happily shared traditional Swiss fondue dinners in their rustic mountain cabin which Tony had renovated like a Swiss chalet.

Charlotte enjoyed downhill skiing, leisurely car trips to Santa Fe with Tony, and embarking on an Alaskan Cruise with family and friends. Multilingual, Charlotte spoke her native Schweitzer Deutsch, as well as German, Italian, French and English. She was a member of the Estes Park German-American Club. She could be counted on as a French tutor, hospice volunteer, and library kindergarten reader. As a Catholic convert, Charlotte became a parishioner of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister and daughter Anne Therese (Alan) Stout.

She is survived by her sons Col. Paul (Marguerite Ann) Besson, USAF-Retired, and Dr. Luca (Penelope) Merlini; her grandchildren Lucia (Mauro) Merlini Sala, Dr. Andrea (Isabella) Merlini, Capt. David Besson, USAFReserve, Dr. Christopher Stout, and Rachel (John) Stout Faller; and her great-grandchildren Gabriele and Lorenzo Merlini, Tristan and Wyatt Faller, and Amy Sala.

Charlotte’s funeral service will be held Monday, April 19, 2021, at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Prior to the service, the Rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park Village, c/o Ms. Brooks Lloyd, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Year-Round Positions at the Rec Center Part-time Front Desk Part-time Lifeguards Seasonal Positions Parks and Trails Ground Maintenance Workers Golf Ground Maintenance Workers Golf Cart Attendants Golf Starter/Rangers Pro Shop Supervisor Pro Shop Attendants Lake Estes Marina Attendants Lake Estes Park Greeters Lifeguards Competitive wages, free Recreation Membership and employee discounts offered!

Apply on-line: evrpd.colorado.gov

$300 Retention Bonus paid out twice each year!

WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for:

· Guest Services Associate / Front Desk - $15/hr · Housekeeper - $15/hr · Housekeeping Inspector - $16-$17/hr · Laundry Attendant - $13-$15/hr Full & Part Time positions.

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

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

www.careers.wyndhamdestinations.com.

Search ‘Estes Park’.

970-577-7517

More Help Wanted

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EMPLOYMENT » Place and View Ads at EPNews.com « EMPLOYMENT Bird & Jim is now hiring front of the house and back of the house: servers, hostesses, bussers, line cooks and dishwashers. Base Salary $9.30-$20 per hour. Request an application at birdandjim@birdandjim.com --or come in and request an application.

Full-time, part-time, seasonal & Year-Round Retail Associate positions Available now!

Please apply in person, by email, or on Facebook 124 E Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park mooseandmoose@outlook.com facebook.com/MooselyTees facebook.com/TheLazyMooseShop

Shuttle Drivers

Apply at: www.estesparktrolleys.com under the contact us page.

Hot tub / Maint tech

Service hot tubs for guest arrivals, draining, refilling, clean/replace filters, chemicals. Maintain service records, troubleshoot. Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting. Lift 50+ lbs. Valid driver's license. Hot tub experience preferred, not required. Apply: https://app.joinhomebase.com/loc/ estes-park -skyrun-vacationa-rentals/job/hottub-servicetech-maintenance-tech

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.

Communications Center Manager Community Development Director Emergency Services Dispatcher Equipment Operator I/II Streets Maintenance Worker

(Seasonal)

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Volunteer/Committee Board Positions (Volunteer) Full details on the positions and the application can be found at estes.org/volunteering.

- Community & Family Advisory Board - Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee - Parks Advisory Board - Transportation Advisory Board

Full Time Cashier Please stop by for an application (970) 586-1930

Event Manager

Please visit: dunravenepresort.com

Della Terra is seeking dependable, energetic Staff for various positions.

Murphy’s Hiring!

Front Desk Looking for a person with excellent customer service skills and flexible hours.

Apply at Murphy’s Resort 1650 Big Thompson Av or call Jenna 1-970-480-2955 for interview.

BReAkFAst seRVeR Prep work, food service, clean up. Shift 6am to 12pm, up to 5 shifts per week available. Starting rate: $16/hr + tips Send resumes to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com or apply in person at 3501 Fall River Road, Estes Park

** CARpenteR WAnteD ** Competitive Pay. Must have own transportation Kevin Cooper Construction Please call Kevin at 303-882-6875

Join Our Team!

TELLER Full Time

Ideal candidates will have prior cash handling and customer service experience.

Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off.

shuttle Drivers $15-$17 hourly - Part time

Clean Driving Record No CDL required Call 970-586-5151 option # 1

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Youth Development specialist

We are looking for high energy individuals to help foster a fun, safe and positive after school experience for kids ages 6-14 at the Estes Park Elementary School. You will assist in one or more of the following program areas: homework help, technology, sports, recreation and the arts. Must be 17 or older to apply.

Paid and volunteer opportunities are available. Apply at www.begreatlarimer.org/careers.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUTRITION SERVICES STAFF TEAM LEADER The District is accepting applications for a nutrition services team leader.

Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/. Only online applications are accepted. See full posting at https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/on lineapp/ School kitchen experience preferred.

Salary range is $14.17 - $16.02/hr with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience may be granted. Position open until filled.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com

The Historic Crags Lodge Housekeeping - Full Time Year Round, $14/hr w/ Benefits Front Desk Agent - Full Time Year Round, $15/hr w/ Benefits Apply online at Diamondresorts.com Stop by and see us or call us at

970-586-6066 300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Member FDIC

(All Positions Full-Time)

Events Maintenance Worker Parks Maintenance Worker Transit Program Assistant

Help Wanted

Hosts Breakfast/Lunch servers

Housekeeping positions Cleaning rooms, public areas and laundry.

Starting Rate: $16/hr + pooled tips + $1000 End of Season Bonus at the end of October.

(Part-time, $15-17 hour)

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Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: Breakfast Attendant Housekeepers General Laborers Laundry Attendant

Must be non-smoker.

Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls

Esthetician Needed

The Spa at Wildwood Inn has an immediate opening for a Licensed Esthetician per diem. The Day Spa is open all year and all appointments are by advance bookings only so there is a lot of flexibility in this position.

We supply all the products, you work on as needed basis, working around your schedule so you will never sit around waiting for appointments.

It is a great way to earn extra cash!!

Call to set an appointment for this great second job opportunity.

970-586-7804

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PARADISE ON THE RIVER IS LOOKING FOR FULL AND PART TIME HOUSEKEEPERS. HOURLY + TIPS AND BONUS WITH FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH GREAT ATTIITUDE AND ABILITY TO WORK WITHOUT SUPERVISION. POSSIBLE HOUSING AVAILABLE. CALL KATHY TO SET UP INTERVIEW NOW! 970-586-5513

$20 an hour. Needed for light cleaning in the evening after business hours in downtown Estes Park. Contact David at 317-525-7028

NOW HIRING!

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available for

• Front Desk • Housekeeping • Maintenance

Some Evenings and Weekends

Weekend availability.

rockymountainserenitea@gmail.com

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Visitor Center

Retail Clerks

Lead Shift - Front of House P/T or F/T

for both locations Contact Armando at 970-402-9963 or email armando@smokindavesbbq.com to set up interview.

Seeking team players to work with the Conservancy’s sales department as retail clerks in Rocky Mountain NaƟonal Park • • •

Seasonal: May 23 - October 11, 2021 16-40 hours/week $14/hour, seasonal, with no opportunity for advancement

QuesƟons? Call 970-586-0108 Contact to apply:

Send resume to Kathleen@RusticMountainCharm.com or drop resume at 135 E Elkhorn

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Driver, PRN (as needed), starting wage $13.50.

Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

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

Housekeeping

Year Round & Seasonal Positions Available Housekeeping - Laundry - General Hotel Duties. Great hourly wage End of season bonus. E-mail wildwoodinnoffice@gmail.com or apply at 2801 Fall River Road

Kennel Assistant

Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com/careers After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

Point of Sale experience helpful but training available Exceptional team to work with Plus employee discount We welcome all ages!

carolyn.carlson@RMConservancy.org

Veterinary Receptionist

An additional full-time receptionist with computer experience and the ability to provide outstanding client service is needed in our busy veterinary practice. Benefits Included.

Send resume and cover letter to: Animal Medical Center, 1260 Manford Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 or email pam@amcestes.com.

Part-time - Receptionists Skills

We’re gearing up for the winter season and 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

Retail Sales Associates Part time, seasonal and year round positions Available now!!

RMConservancy.org

Full and Part Time Positions Available Now

Our business has two very busy, year round locations! We are looking for dependable, energetic, and friendly staff to join us. Must be able to do physical work and have great customer relations.

Weekends are required. All ages are welcome to apply.

Apply in person: The Old Fashion Candy Store 102 W Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park General Store 184 E Elkhorn Ave. www.estesparkgeneralstore.com/jobs

Sales Associate at Rocky Mountain SereniTEA

Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

Line Cook and Prep Cook

Join Our Sweet Team!

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Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

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

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

Housekeeping Positions 2 full time, 1 part time Pay based on experience Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

Housekeeper

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver Starting at $16 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289

Do work that matters every day! Join the Harmony Foundation, an Estes Park drug & alcohol treatment facility, as a full-time Housekeeper. This year round position contributes directly to creating a clean and friendly environment for our clients & employees. If you are an early riser or get up a little later, we have a shift for you. Shifts are scheduled from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or Noon to 8:30 pm. You will enjoy full-time benefits (medical, dental, & vision insurance), Paid Time Off, Paid Floating Holidays, & a 401k plan. Harmony is a tobacco free facility and pre-employment drug testing is required for candidates who are offered positions. Hourly rates begin at $15/hour. Send an email to hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com for an application.

HIRING – CDL bus drivers

$25.76/hr after training. Covid Foggers $23.77/hr. Cleaners $16.88/hr. Drug screens and background checks. Will train for CDL. Seasonal work May-Oct 2021 Varied shifts part-time RMTM of Estes Park. Info call 970-577-7477

Parks and Trails Supervisor- Full-time, year-round benefitted position Performs a variety of supervisory and skilled tasks in the maintenance of all utilized EVRPD athletic fields, trails, green space, park amenities, playgrounds, and equipment. This position performs a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, minor construction, custodial, and repair duties involving parks, trails, and recreation amenities, grounds, and equipment. Prefer a specialization and expertise in athletic turf and trails maintenance and will consider training the right person.

Apply on-line at: evrpd.colorado.gov

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Solitude Cabins & Lodge is looking for a person with excellent customer service skills.

Come and join our team!

Front Desk Service Agent Full time Pay based on experience Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $14.00 per hour.

Flexible hours. Year round job.

Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

Work with a wonderful team in our beautiful women's apparel shop. Resume to Dianemuno@msn.com

SALES ASSOCIATE

Work with a wonderful team in our beautiful Christmas shops.

Resume to Dianemuno@msn.com

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Lic Massage Therapists for busy Wellness Spa Year round P/T to F/T position. Great pay, relaxed professional atmosphere, training on site. Call 970-586-6597 or www.estesriverretreat@gmail.com

RENTALS

RENTALS

SERVICES

SERVICES

ELECTRONICS

SALES

Apartments

Wants To Rent

Cleaning

Other-Misc

Computers

ESTATE SALE of Kacey Troutman

Small efficiency walk~in downstairs apartment available now. All utilities included plus cable. No smoking or pets. Single person only. Completely furnished and perfect for temporary workers in Estes Park. $800 per month 970-586-5425 Furnished Studio adjacent busy parking lot. 1 adult occupancy. NS/NP. Kitchenette, Jacuzzi, gas fireplace and small balcony. Quiet Neighbors, and central downtown location. 1-Year Lease. $850/mo+ References Required.

(970) 481-1932

Commercial Rentals Single office, includes internet, access to kitchen and handicapped bathrooms. $350.00/month.

Call Peggy 970-232-5588 .

For Rent - Private office spaces inside established office building.

Great rate, incredible location, parking!

One year lease with renewal options. Darling Enterprise 970-586-1047

First Class cleaning Retired Senior ( male) service. Retired Army would like to rent a room SGT looking for a few or small condo starting homes or offices to clean.

May 1st. I am N/S with Have Fridays and N/P. Please call or text Phil Monday’s open. Call today. at 303-931-2975.

Call 618-214-2124

TRANSPORTATION Trailers/Campers

Home Repair/Service

KEVIN COOPER CONSTRUCTION-Licensed Specialty Trades Contractor: Specializing in Decks, Home Repairs, Garages and Siding. Will Bid Projects for Gen. Contractors: 303-882-6875 or kevincooperconstruc2000 Tahoe Camping tion@yahoo.com Trailer w/Manual Slide-out

by Thor - 25 ft. length 3580 towing weight Sewing/Alterations Includes queen bed, sofa/trundle, dbl sink, Remixed Custom Sewing stove/oven, refrig/freezer, Services and Industrial microwave, air cond., furRepair nace, power tongue lift, 2 Cushions, benches, new RV batteries and leather, campers and outmore. $7,850 Call Jim door furniture.

970-231-7988 Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

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

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Technically Millennial Support - Providing technical support to the Estes Valley for hardware, software and cyber security. Call 970-235-1808 or email me at Need Help Around The House? I do household chores, yard work, housekeeping, run errands, auto detailing & yes... I do windows! I am a long time resident having now lived in Estes Park for 38 yrs!

Plenty of references!

Call Janice at 970-215-6612.

Let me help you!

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Sat 4/17 8-3, Sun 4/18 9-2 Follow Orange & Green Signs Good Smaritan/ Duplex 2006

technicallymillenial@gmail.com

MASKS REQUIRED

SALES

Furniture, Music, Knic Knacs, Jewelry, New Freezer, File Cabinets, Kitchen Items, Electronics, Linens, Clothing, Candles, Patio Set, Grill, Flower Pots, Solar Lights, Smart TV’s, Exercise Bike, Tools & More.

Garage Sales Community YARD Sale Weather PermittingMasonic Lodge 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Saturday - April 24 Setup starts at: 7 A.M Open to public - 8 A.M. until 12 Noon Spaces available for rent $20.00 For Details call: 577-8585

Misc. Sales

ONLINE AUCTION!!

Browsing begins Sunday, April 11th!

Featuring one of a kind artwork, antique furniture, and so much! Bidding starts Wednesday, April 14th at 10AM, items start Estate Sales closing April 23rd at 6PM!!

Visit ESTATE/GARAGE SALE www.PinedaAuctionServic Need to have one, but e.com for more information seems overwhelming. and to get your Bid in!!

We do the work, you make Contact Pineda Auction the $. Local, Affordable, Service for any questions References. CALL NOW or to schedule a viewing at 970-215-5548 (303)747-2806!!

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER CHIMNEY SWEEP

ACCOUNTING

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DECK BUILDING/REPAIR

QuickBooks Support

Tax Minimization

CLOUD@CCOUNTING CLEANING SERVICES MuellerPyeCPA.com

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

970.667.1070

ARCHITECTURE

ELECTRICIANS

ATTORNEYS

COMPUTER SERVICES CAMERAS

CARPET CLEANING

Synergy Electrical Solutions LLC Quality Electrical work at an affordable price.

Call for free estimate today.

Licensed and Insured (970) 652‐8450

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

ENGINEERING

GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.

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

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com EYEWARE/GLASSES

Full service general contracting since 1998

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MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

FLOORING

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

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

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel

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

970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com

HANDYMAN

Repair & Remodel, Electric, Plumbing Drywall, Painting, Doors & Windows, & More

Call or text Chuck @ 970.342.0183

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MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

PAINTING cont.

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ROOFING

PEST CONTROL

SECURITY HOME WATCH

PAINTING

PLUMBING AND HEATING TREE SERVICE

POWER GENERATION

WINDOW CLEANING 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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