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Spring Migration

Ibises and avocets at Lake Estes. These birds were migrating north but ran into stormy weather and stopped at Lake Estes to rest.

Photo by Richard Hahn www.hahndigitalarts.com alpenglowimages.info/

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Recognizing Estes Park’s Public Servants: Public Service Recognition Week Is May 2-8 Celebrated during the first full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is intended to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, tribal and local government employees. While there are many public employees who have a positive impact on our quality of life in Estes Park, I would like to take this opportunity to focus on our public servants here at the Town of Estes Park and thank them for their dedication and continued service.

Our Town employees have demonstrated incredible resiliency throughout a difficult year. Through COVID-19 and the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires, our employees continued to serve and deliver value to Estes Park. Our Police, Utilities, Public Works, Events and Public Information teams were critical parts of the multi-agency response to the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Thompson Zone fires. Our team led evacuation efforts, ensured water availability for firefighting efforts, shut off power to protect firefighters and property, kept key firefighting routes clear of snow, patrolled the community after the evacuation, and helped to distribute upto-date information about the incident. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention, and thank, all of our Town employees who also serve our community by volunteering for the Estes Valley Fire Protection District and the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department.

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out, Town employees are hard at work preparing for what is shaping up to be a busy summer season. Our Parks team is gearing up to continue their excellent track record of beautifying downtown and keeping our Town-owned public areas in tip-top shape. The Streets, Engineering and Parking and Transit divisions are preparing our transportation infrastructure for an influx of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Community Development is beginning to engage our community in a Comprehensive Planning

process to carry us into the future. Visitor Services and the Museum are looking forward to reopening the Visitor Center and Museum Gallery to in-person service in late May or early June, transitioning from a virtual/telephone-heavy year in 2020. Our Events team supports emergency operations and is working closely with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment to bring back signature summer events in a safe manner.

In addition to these high-profile, public-facing activities, I also want to thank our behind-the-scenes employees that keep the Town running smoothly but may not be as visible to the public. Facilities, Fleet, Finance, Human Resources and IT all work hard to maintain the tools and processes that our employees rely on to accomplish the Town’s mission.

They have led the way in adapting to changes in our work systems necessitated by the disasters we experienced in 2020.

The Town Clerk’s Office continues to maintain important Town records and facilitate the many meetings that keep the organization moving forward. The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership continues to support our community and has even held a series of important Community Conversations around topics ranging from policing to mental health.

Finally, I would like to recognize the exceptional dedication to public service of the following employees, all who have worked for the Town for 10 or more years: • Monty Allen, Police • Phil Ball, Utilities • Peni Barnes, Police • Skip Bauming, Public Works • Brian Berg, Public Works • Reuben Bergsten, Utilities • Shaun Bledsoe, Police • Tyler Boles, Utilities • Adam Edwards, Utilities • Chris Eshelman, Utilities

• Mike Evanek, Utilities • Gregg Filsinger Jr., Police • Derek Fortini, Museum • Deb Holgorsen, Finance • Mike Hulbert, Utilities • Elaine Hunt-Downey, Events and Visitor Services • Justin Kearney, Public Works • Shane Krell, Utilities • Wes Kufeld, Police • Tim Leonard, Utilities • Rick Life, Police • Joe Lockhart, Utilities • Kevin McEachern, Public Works • Mike McEndaffer, Police • Jim Nelson, Public Works • Matt Osentowski, Utilities • Corey Pass, Police • Jeremiah Polucha, Police • Estelle Purvis, Police • Phil Rau, Utilities • Caleb Robertson, Police • Eric Rose, Police • Kate Rusch, Town Administrator’s Office • Steve Rusch, Utilities • Teri Salerno, Events and Visitor Services • Jolene Svancara, Events and Visitor Services • Mark Swallow, Police • Cliff Tedder, Utilities • Jerry Twigg, Police • Bruce Walters, Information Technology • Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk and Human Resources • Tonya Ziegler, Public Works Please join us as we continue to highlight the work of the Town’s public servants at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco throughout PSRW May 2 - 8.

Learn more about the Town of Estes Park local government at www.estes.org.

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

On April 19 at 2:30 p.m. police contacted a 27 year old male from Gill, CO in the 300 block of Virginia Dr. The male was arrested and transported to Larimer County Jail for possession of stolen prop-

erty, 1st degree aggravated motor vehicle theft and a warrant out of Douglas County, CO for failure to appear on a dangerous drugs charge.

On April 22 at 11:16 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 300 block of East Wonderview Ave. where they issued a summons to a 60 year old female from

Estes Park for harassment and bias-motivated crimes.

On April 25 at 5:37 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1100 block of Rooftop Way where they arrested a 71 year old male from Estes Park and transported him to the Larimer County Jail for felony menacing with a gun.

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Calling Skilled Workers Connect with jobs through Calendar Connect Us Estes Park, like many towns that steward the gateway to a national park, is entering another challenging season keeping our businesses staffed with part-time and full-time help. The hiring process can be time consuming and cumbersome. That’s why the Estes Chamber has formed an alliance with Calendar Connect to help businesses find temporary, part-time and full-time help.

Calendar Connect is an online portal connecting job descriptions with available talent. Rather than posting a description for every job, participating

businesses select one of seven business categories and register their business in about 15 minutes. Job seekers also select an industry and register their availability and skills. When a business has a role to fill, it can search for candidates that fit the job criteria and set up an interview.

This service is included in Chamber membership, but any business can register for $300.

Business owners and job seekers can sign up at www.fastfoodconnect.us.

Play Local With The Chamber’s Margarita Contest Participating members showcasing their best margaritas for the month of May The Estes Chamber of Commerce encourages Estes Park to play local and sample margaritas all over town through the month of May and vote on your favorite. Participating restaurants will have a poster with a QR code where you can place your vote. The Chamber will announce on the Estes Eats & Drinks Facebook page on a random basis “Happy Hour Today” at one of the participating

restaurants.

“This is a member promotion and we invited all restaurants to participate, some of whom used it as a good reason to join the Chamber” said Chamber Executive Director Donna Carlson. “Our members are excited to showcase their margarita talent and get the community socially connected again in small groups, outdoors in most cases. We encourage the whole community to get involved and have a bit of fun.”

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Meet At The Flagpole May 6th Meet At The Flagpole to recite The Pledge Of Allegiance at the flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. on Thursday, May 6th (National Day of Prayer) at 4:00 p.m.

Join together as a community to recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.

Let’s stand together as a community in a show of support and gratitude for our great country, the United States of America. See you at the pole!

Stanley Home Museum Opens For Tours

The Stanley Home Museum and Education Center is opening to the public beginning this Saturday, May 1, 2021.

The Museum will offer two-hour guided tours between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.

All tours begin at the Estes Park Visitor Center with shuttle pickup at the top of the hour. Visitors parking is not available at the Museum.

Tour pricing is $12 for general admission, with children 12 and under free. Discounted and family rates are

available as described on the website.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.stanleyhome.org. For special assistance, please call 970-235-0062.

All photos by Kris Hazelton

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Do You Feel What I Feel?

Look around. Do you see it? After a long year of sheltering in place, people— thanks to readily available vaccines — are starting to feel more comfortable connecting in-person with each other again. They’re getting out and about. Engaging in person-to-person conversations. Participating in group activities.

Positive energy is pushing aside darkness and despair.

The point that a change is underway here, was driven home to me last Thursday morning. I’d just started walking around Lake Estes, when my head-down effort to avoid a few geese underfoot was interrupted by a small group of locals.

They, like me, were pleased to have chance, face-to-face encounter. We chatted about our lives, shared some laughs and high fives before continuing around the lake. Me going one way, they the opposite. Farther on, I encountered another group. We reveled a bit, then resumed walking...opposite directions.

After which I encountered another group, then another group. Only, halfway around the lake, to begin re-encountering the groups...more chatting, new stories, and so on. After each encounter I found my energy to be more positive. I want to believe theirs was too.

On Saturday, as my son Jason, grandson Sean and I headed downtown to buy birthday gifts for my son and daughterin-law, I thought about the encounters along the lake. I wondered whether I’d experience something similar downtown.

Our first stop was at Frames Games and Things Unnamed. There, the reality of being required to wear face coverings didn’t seem to dampen in the least the desire of shoppers to purchase more games. Not only were they buying

games, they were offering up unsolicited advice to other shoppers about the best games to purchase. A factor contributing to purchasing three games.

Next, at Mary Jane’s, I purchased a necklace with stones symbolizing peace and happiness as a gift for daughter-inlaw Ivana. Then at the Highland Bard Irish clothing store, I bought son Jason an Irish cap to replace one he’d lost 24years ago. In each store, the presence of safe and enthusiastic shoppers contributed to a positive purchasing experience.

Heading east on Elkhorn toward Bond Park, I thought back a year to my first walk around downtown as mayor. The way it was a low energy time for the town, and for good reason. Now, people are going in and out of stores. Most are carrying shopping bags. Many are laughing, enjoying the day, eating ice cream...feeling positive.

When we stopped at Colorado Homestead to visit with Ann and Steve Taylor, their store was busy. When I asked about business, Ann laughed, saying the first dollar that morning was 100% more than they’d taken in on the same date last year.

I hope your experiences of late around town are leading you to see that the energy of Estes Park—the lake, downtown, elsewhere— is changing. Although things are improving, the pandemic is not yet behind us. We must push on to the finish line. Getting there necessitates that we continue heeding the message of the signage that welcomes people to Estes Park. Keep Estes open, wear masks, social distance. That's good for all who live, work, and visit here.

Elk greeting visitors.

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 18, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD)

responded to 11 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1 • Odor Investigation: 2 • Assist: 1 • Alarm Activation: 3 • MVC: 3 • Elevator Rescue: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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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Village Thrift Shop- “We Are Back!”

Village Thrift Shop, 1138 Manford Ave, will reopen our doors to shopping and donations beginning Saturday, May 1.

Properly worn masks and social distancing will be required, along with a limit on the number of shoppers, in the store at one time. We thank you for your patience, as we welcome you back!

Days and hours have been adjusted to allow a safer working environment for all our volunteers and shoppers. Both donations and shopping hours will currently be only Saturdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We no longer have USAgain in Estes Park, for our recycling of soft goods, so please donate only clean, undamaged, ready to sell items. Our furniture space is reduced, so

check with us before bringing in any pieces. Donations can only be accepted by a volunteer, during open hours, at the west side, back door area.

Note: we close donations at 3:30 p.m. on both days, and if the yellow chain is up, we have maxed out our storage of donations for the day. We let items rest in storage before volunteers can safely sort. You may see activity on closed days, but our wonderful volunteers will be busy sorting, pricing and organizing.

Thus, no donations can be accepted, except for Saturdays and Wednesdays during our opening month of May. Thank you for understanding, and we feel you will love our currently reorganized store.

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New Event - LWVEstes Park Zoom Coffee Saturday, May 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Time to connect with our League members and friends. Join us for a social hour.

Go behind the scenes with Cathy Alper, Director of the Community Recycling Committee.

We welcome you to learn more about the work of this committee. Register at www.lwv-estespark.org or for more information contact Kathy Long at membership@lwv-estespark.org. All are welcome!

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Harmony Foundation Adds Fort Collins Native Dr. Marty J. Rein As Director Of Clinical Services Harmony Foundation, an over 50-year- his career. He has been a professional old Colorado-based nonprofit addiction bassist for most of his life and has taught treatment center, today announced that music in both public and private Marty Rein will join the leadership team schools. He is a community liaison for of the organization as its new director of MusiCares® and since 2010 has been a clinical services. In this role, Dr. Rein volunteer for their Safe Harbor Rooms will be responsible for coat many music industry ordinating operations of events. Dr. Rein has a client care in residential, passion for working with family, and intensive outothers, whether it be with patient programs. This is a a client, family member, critical role as Harmony group, or a counselor in continues to expand access training. to care for those in need.

“I am honored to be part “Dr. Rein possesses the of the Harmony Foundaknowledge and leadership tion treatment team. I that will help Harmony chose to work for Harcontinue its mission in the mony Foundation beyears ahead. His expericause of their proven Dr. Marty J. Rein ence is only surpassed by track record and longhis humble passion to help standing reputation as change the course of the lives of others one of the most caring and successful for the better,” said James Geckler, Haraddiction treatment facilities in Colmony Foundation CEO. orado,” added Rein.

Dr. Rein is a Fort Collins native. He is a About Harmony Foundation-Harmony graduate of Colorado State University Foundation is a nonprofit alcohol and with a master’s degree in education and drug addiction recovery program that human resource studies with a concenserves in a collaborative and respectful tration in community counseling and a treatment environment. Harmony proPh.D. in interdisciplinary studies with a motes physical, emotional, and spiritual focus on family therapy and assessment healing, empowering clients to embark development. Rein has worked in private upon a lifelong journey of recovery. Visit practice, residential treatment, and inHarmonyFoundationInc.com to learn tensive outpatient programs throughout more.

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Ballet, Folk, And Waddle Await Duck Race Fans By: Rita DuChateau

The Rotary Duck Race is just a few days away, so it’s time to plan your Virtual Race Day fun. The day takes flight with the 9 a.m. Duck Waddle, a 5K sponsored by the Estes Park Running Club that will encircle Lake Estes. Before the little yellow rubber ducks hit the water, be sure to tune in to the Pre-Flight Show at noon, featuring clips from historic race day footage, an appearance by Lucky Duck and recognition of Major Sponsors. Next up, at 12:40 p.m., the live event coverage begins from the Lazy River at the Estes Valley Community Center. Adoption sales end at 1 p.m. The ducks will race starting around 1:15 p.m. Major Prize winners will be announced as the first five ducks reach the finish line. All other prize winners will be posted on epduckrace.org by 5 p.m.

The event will be live-streamed for viewing on YouTube, Facebook and TDS Channel 8/108 - The Rocky Mountain Channel. No in-person attendance by the general public will be permitted.

Special moments will include several songs by singer/songwriter Cowboy Brad Fitch, a favorite of Race Day crowds, as well as an enchanting performance of Duck Lake by Ballet Renaissance.

“It’s my great pleasure to once again be part of our town’s annual Rotary Club Duck Race,” said Fitch. “With the help of Sean Doherty from Nick Mollé Productions, we have been able to contribute to the virtual event this year. I encourage everyone to participate in the Estes Park Lucky with Ballet Renaissance dancers.

Duck Race, “This year's Duck Race shows how rewhich helps so silient the members of Rotary can be many organizaduring times like these,” Solms said. “But tions and individ- Rotary could not succeed in its mission uals in our commu- to support the Town and its non-profit nity.” organizations that put their energies into all aspects of this event without the vital The Ballet Renaissance contributions from our Major Sponsors, Ducky Ballerinas have delighted Race Day fans since 2013 with the athletes from the Estes Valley Runtheir performances along the Duck Race ners Club, the Renaissance Ballet and its choreographic talent, our local and talroute and are happy to be part of the ented Brad Fitch, businesses providing 2021 live-stream. merchant prizes, and so on. There is no “Ballet Renaissance is pleased to support this year’s annual Estes Park Rotary shortage of enthusiasm. Our first responders have been some of the most Duck Race Festival livestream with an prolific duck adoption promoters! A original performance of Duck Lake,” said Brianna Furnish, Ballet Renaissance special shout-out to Mayor Koenig, Fire Chief David Wolf from Estes Valley Fire supporter and children’s ballet instrucProtection District, the neighboring Fire tor. “Inspired by the traditional characters and choreography of Swan Lake, Duck Lake, produced by Nick Mollé Productions, features select Ballet Renaissance students, along with a cameo appearance by Rotary’s very own Lucky Duck. Ballet Renaissance extends a special thank you to Leslie Glover and Mark Holdt, who hosted three outdoor rehearsals, and film day for the performance. Here’s to a great Brad Fitch race.”

District departments participating, as According to Big Duck ‘21 Bill Solms, Race Day promises to be memorable be- well as Kurtis Kelly and Scott Thompcause many volunteers have waddled up son, our Race Day Masters of Cere- st monies. Join us on Race Day, May 1 , to join in the feathered fun. starting at noon Mountain Time. You “Please do not miss the ‘Mystery of will be glad you did.”

Lucky Duck’ and the performance of To be a part of the day, plan to adopt a our middle school volunteers that will duck or a flock by logging onto ‘mix it up’ in the Lazy River,” Solms said. www.epduckrace.org/adopt-ducks.

“Special appearances by mariachi ducks, first responder ducks, and various med- All adoptions are being handled online. ical duck personnel will dare the raging A full schedule of the day’s events is also available on waters of the river to distract the creawww.epduckrace.org/schedule. tures appearing within in order to free The Duck Waddle begins at 9 a.m. near our race ducks to seek the finish line!” the Estes Park Parking Structure and folThe global pandemic has affected tralows the Lake Estes Trail. Details are ditional Estes Park events, but the Duck available on Race Committee anticipates that the estesparkrunning.org/our-races/ live-stream broadcast will appeal to all duck-waddle-5k.

Duck Race fans.

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This week is a bonus week. Usually we only get four weeks to celebrate National Poetry Month but in the year 2021, there are five Fridays. This means we win the prize of an add-on week to celebrate poetry. Congratulations!

I hosted my annual poetry salon a couple of Sundays ago and heard a variety of terrific poems—some were short, others were longer; some were by well-known poets and more than half of us read original works. The first two I’d like to share are haiku that were written and read by Elise Ray: Cool air, water warm Swim laps, going no where fast And I’m born again Bored lifeguard nods off Falls into the pool & drowns At last, excitement!

Many can relate to the next poem, since the last year of home exercise and meditation has brought a lot of us to a higher level of appreciation for yoga. Here is my original poem, which I read at the poetry salon and to which Charley H. replied, “That’s the only poem I’ve ever heard with the word vertebrae. ” Bed Yoga When dawn dips her brush into the night, dabbing gray, then pink along the horizon, I scoot to the middle of the bed for morning prayer.

He is already there.

With my back to his and his to mine, I arch my spine (in cow then cat).

Namaste: vertebrae to vertebrae.

As the sky adds a ray of sun to the day, we close the gap at the smalls of our backs and hold the pose.

Energy flows.

Then, at the unspoken cue, we let go.

The wings of morning are set free.

Ecstasy.

Another poem read at the salon immediately became one of my favorites.

(Thank you, Susie K., for introducing this lovely poem to us.) The poem is by Annette Hope Billing, a Topeka, Kansas author. I had fun reading it for the YMCA of the Rockies Maude Jellison Library 30x30 challenge. (That’s 30 poems in 30 days. Y librarian Robert Beach hosts this annual event as well as a monthly poetry reading. If you’re interested in participating, give him a call at the Y. He’ll send you the Zoom link for the May 10 gathering.) Here is my new, favorite poem: What You Allow, Lingers What you allow, lingers, what you invite, stays put, so speak rudely to discord and its sullen sisters, turn a cold shoulder to bigotry in all its disguises, ignore the bell when jealousy rings,

stop violence at the door like a stranger, usher in joy like a long lost friend— take its coat, its hat, entertain peace, chat up passion, pamper generosity, give the guest room to justice, make your life poorly suited for anything but goodness.

Sweep the porch and place a welcome mat for love.

When hate knocks, act like you’ve moved.

Since we are on the topic, here is another poem about lingering called Invitation by Mary Oliver. Although you wouldn’t know it by its contents, this poem was written years before COVID. It is apropos today, a time when many of us are growing to appreciate the simple fact of being alive, we’re learning to express gratitude, and we’re figuring out that, through time spent alone, in nature and in contemplation, it is time to change at least some aspect of our life.

Invitation Oh do you have time to linger for just a little while out of your busy and very important day for the goldfinches that have gathered in a field of thistles for a musical battle, to see who can sing the highest note, or the lowest, or the most expressive of mirth, or the most tender?

Their strong, blunt beaks drink the air as they strive melodiously not for your sake and not for mine and not for the sake of winning but for sheer delight and gratitude – believe us, they say, it is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.

I beg of you, do not walk by without pausing to attend to this rather ridiculous performance.

It could mean something.

It could mean everything.

It could be what Rilke meant, when he wrote: You must change your life.

Although National Poetry Month occurs every April, we don’t have to wait for that month to come around again a year from now to enjoy the literary genre.

Long live poetry every month of the year!

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

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Here’s A Reason To Sing In The Shower!

The Town of Estes Park Utilities Department and the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition have teamed up to offer 25 lucky households free low-flow shower heads.

April 22 was Earth Day, but the EVWC has named April as Earth Month, focusing on water as one of our most important natural resources. Our Wandering Wildlife Society, which offers monthly Wildlife Talks, invited speakers from Northern Water and Colorado Rural Water Association to discuss water on Earth Day. Their online presentation illustrated how water flows to and from Estes Park to reservoirs serving front range communities, with particular focus on how wildfires complicate water delivery.

Thanks to support from EP News and a donation of a rain barrel kit from ACE Hardware, Estes Valley Watershed Coalition has collected other water-savings devices, such as garden driplines, which will be given away to Estes residents in early May. And now, the Town of Estes Park Utilities Department has joined the

effort by offering 25 free low-flow showerheads. How will these showerheads help? Showering accounts for 17% of all indoor water use. As we shower, we use 2.5 gallons per minute! Low-flow showerheads could save as much as 2,700 gallons per year, which will save water, energy (used to heat the water), and money!

Interested residents must register for the Earth Day drawing or the free showerheads at www.EVWatershed.org/earth-day-2021.

Winners will be chosen by Bubba the Bear, the EVWC Mascot. (We all know bears can’t read, so the Vice President of the coalition will read the names of all the winners.) Winners will be announced in early May, so watch for your names in EP News and on our website.

Why is water so important? The amount of water on Earth is finite. But Earth’s population continues to grow.

We can’t create new water, so we must use it carefully, guarding against wasting it and polluting it. So, sing while you shower, but make it a quick song.

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May 6th Is National Nurses Day: Honor An EPH Nurse Today!

Estes Park Health nurses.

May 6 kicks off Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale made many improvements to the field of nursing during her life as well as possessing boundless compassion for her patients. Known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” Nightingale often checked on the soldiers she treated in the night, writing letters to their families for them similar to the way nurses help COVID-19 patients connect with family members via video chat and phone today.

Nurses Day is Thursday, May 6, and over the last year, the nurses at Estes Park Health have worked hard to keep the community healthy and safe. From operating with limited supplies during the early days of the pandemic to comforting critically ill patients separated from their loved ones, nurses and staff at Estes Park Health have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety and comfort of the resi-

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dents and visitors to the Estes Valley.

If you’d like to honor a nurse or staff member of Estes Park Health, consider donating on National Nurses Day. All donations go toward COVID-19 response in the Estes Valley and Estes Park Health Foundation Staff will deliver a personalized note to the staff member you choose to honor. Visit www.givetoeph.org/donate or call 970577-4370 to contribute. If you donate online, choose “Nurses Day” as your gift designation and recognize your provider with a note in the Comments Box. The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

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Estes Valley Gardening: We’re Not In Iowa Anymore

By: Claire Hanson

Have you loved gardening somewhere else, and now you want a garden in your new high-elevation paradise? Sounds daunting? Don’t despair -knowing about just a few challenges can help you make sound crop choices and adapt techniques you know for good results here in the mountains.

Not being a Master Gardener, I asked Alison O’Connor, Horticultural Agent for Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County, to collaborate. She added additional details and made sure I wouldn’t be leading you astray. Based on her knowledge and expertise plus my observations growing veggies at Estes Valley Community Garden since its inception, this should be good start to “transplant” your gardening experience.

You’ve probably discovered the dry air here is very hard on human skin. Makes sense that it is also very tough on plants that are not natives – i. e. most veggies and a lot of the flowers you might want to grow. Combining this low relative humidity with frequent strong winds, more intense sunshine (especially ultraviolet) at elevation, and the generally gravel-y, quick-draining soils in the Estes Valley, plants dry out very fast, and the soil surface does too.

Regularly monitor plant and soil conditions to be sure watering is neither too little nor too much. Use mulch or add organic matter (compost is good) to help retain moisture. Always check the root zone moisture level by probing the soil before watering. Just because the surface is dry doesn’t necessarily mean the roots are thirsty.

One bright spot: insect problems here are not usually as destructive as they can be in other climates. If you notice a few bugs you can usually pinch or wash them off and not see any significant damage. A larger infestation of, say, flea beetles or aphids will look alarming, but often they dwindle and disappear on their own after a bit and don’t actually destroy the host crop. Removing damaged leaves encourages new growth, and often the yield will not suffer. CSU Extension has tons of information and advice, if you encounter worrisome insects in your garden.

Perhaps the most critical differences at this elevation are the shorter growing season and the generally cool nights, even at the height of summer. Choose

crops based on the time to harvest (best are 80 days or less) and what might be termed “hardiness.” Look for these terms in seed catalogs: “reliable in cool weather,” cold-tolerant,” “easy to grow,” “vigorous,” “productive” and “great flavor.” Expect tomatoes and peppers, especially, to require coddling plus luck – they can be grown but you’ll need to seek specific how-to advice.

Keep in mind that, historically, last frost can be in early to mid-June, and first frost in early September or perhaps even in August although that is not very likely. And know that for best seed germination, soil temperature (at 4” depth) should be at least 40 degrees – at our elevation the soil is slower to warm in spring than you might expect.

Some reliable crops for high-elevation gardens: • Leafy greens - lettuces, arugula, kale, spinach, Swiss chard, collards, cabbage, endive, radicchio.

• Root crops - carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, potatoes, leeks.

• Other veggies - peas, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts.

• Herbs - French tarragon, horseradish, chives. Parsley, cilantro, dill, calendula, borage can be direct-seeded. Sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay laurel can be grown in pots and brought indoors for winter. Basil might need protection from cool night temperatures and winds; consider growing in a pot in warm sunny location and moving indoors at night.

These are just a few starting points as you plan your new garden here in the Estes Valley. Ask questions― extension.colostate.edu is a great starting point― and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Claire learned to grow veggies in her mom’s backyard “farm” in New Jersey.

She loves growing salad greens, and is on the EVCG Board. Visit evcg.org for information about Estes Valley Community Garden.

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener through CSU Extension? Colorado Master Gardeners volunteer to help extend research-based gardening information to the public in a variety of venues. To learn more, please contact Alison O’Connor at astoven@larimer.org or 970498-6000.

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Volunteer Month Spotlight: Town Of Estes Park Advisory Board Positions

Linda Hanick is a volunteer board member on the Transportation Advisory Board.

This group evaluates how multi-modal transportation (foot, bike, car, transit, etc.) affect our local air quality, traffic patterns, safety, and transportation policy in general. All three Advisory Boards (Transportation, Parks, and Community and Community & Family) have positions open for new volunteer board members.

April is Volunteer Month. As many realize, Estes Park has a vibrant volunteer community. Some volunteer opportunities are inconspicuous neighbor-to-neighbor gestures, while others are committed and visible board or committee positions.

EPNRC has been celebrating the service of volunteers throughout April and launched the EstesVolunteers Facebook page to connect volunteers to opportunities. Local nonprofits can call for volunteers, community members can offer their time and skills, and anyone can use the page to say “thank you”. EPNRC’s April Lunch & Learn round table explored volunteer advisory board positions with the Town of Estes Park.

Leaders from three advisory boards presented on their focus areas and responsibilities; their “summary of service” also served as a call for new volunteers. You do not have to live within town limits to serve on these boards; advisory boards are potentially an opportunity for those who can not vote on local issues due to geographic residency to influence decisions that affect our community.

There are three advisory boards most people recognize: Parks, Transportation, and Community and Family. In general, the three advisory boards provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to help inform the Town staff and Board of Trustees in making decisions. Each advisory board is currently seeking volunteers. All advisory board members noted that the more diversity on these boards, the better to ensure community representation and that no special skills or experiences are required. To be on the Transportation Advisory Board, for example, you do not need professional experience or training as a city planner. Your motivation and qualification can be as simple as the fact that you are a local resident who cares about safe walking opportunities in our community.

Parks Advisory Board (PAB) PAB is responsible for supporting the Parks division of the Public Works Department. They ensure compliance with

Tree City USA standards, support and review new projects, review changes to park areas, support the Art in Public Places program (reviewing both long term and temporary installations, maintenance, etc), and community, environmental, and wetland education.

Their focus areas include: How to best conduct an Arbor Day celebration (historically, they have participated in Mountain Fest); the Thumb Open Space project (a partnership between Land trust, Parks Division, and other partners); Evaluate changes or proposed new “pocket parks'' associated with the transportation infrastructure projects; Working with the Women’s Monument group to support and review the installation of a new sculpture. This group also works with Estes in Bloom, yarn bombing, and utility box decorations. One of their past efforts was creating a subcommittee for Mrs. Walsh’s Garden to manage and maintain that planted, open space.

Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) Member TAB has business owners and community members who make suggestions regarding transportation policy, including air quality, congestion solutions, enhanced safety, and quality of life for citizens, businesses, and visitors. They do

that through evaluating multi-modal transportation (foot, bike, car, transit, etc.).

This group is always involved in the Public Works trail, roadway, transit, and parking projects. They are working on ways to get people from town to Rocky Mountain National Park, on foot or by bike. They are also working on and helping to evolve the downtown parking and bus system, traffic calming, and roundabouts. A lot of projects are funded through grants and TAB is asked for ways to best implement a project.

Community and Family Advisory Board (CFAB) CFAB’s mission is to support the ability of all to live, work, and thrive in our community. A major topic of this board has been the issue of accessible and quality early education and childcare. CFAB recently provided an update of the childcare needs assessment to show the current status of childcare and early education issues. The second focus area this year is to ensure equitable access to existing community resources. One success from this group was helping to get childcare recognized as an issue in the Town’s strategic plan, which resulted in the establishment of childcare funding guidelines and a $10k line item in the Town’s budget.

Those funds are used for childcare expansion and since implementation has supported the addition of 20 new childcare slots in the community. This group is also looking for volunteers and is specifically seeking Latinx community members.

These advisory boards work with Town Trustees to ensure robust representation of our community and serve as a conduit for information that raises awareness of issues important to the groups represented. There are also ad hoc boards formed to support specific endeavors, such as the current Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board. EPNRC thanks the members of the Town Advisory Boards for their dedication and the Town Trustees for valuing volunteerism; both by working with Town Advisory Boards and for acknowledging volunteer week in April, and for offering eight paid volunteer hours annually to Town staff. In 2020 this resulted in almost 270 hours of time given back to the community by Town staff.

Each advisory board has its own bylaws and application. Anyone interested in serving on these boards (most have 2-4 year terms), can apply online via www.estes.org/volunteering. To see other volunteer opportunities, or to post a volunteer need, visit @estesvolunteers on Facebook.

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03 de mayo de 2021

Monday May 3rd, 2021 Enrollment Now Open!

Please go to: https://www.estesschools.org/enrollment

to complete your preenrollment questionnaire

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¡Las Inscripciones Ya Están Abiertas!

Calling the class of 2034!

Round-up is for incoming Kindergartners turning 5 years old before Oct 1st 2021. Once you complete your pre-enrollment, you will be contacted by phone to set up your Round-up appointment.

Por favor vaya a: https://www.estesschools.org/enrollment

para completar su cuestionario de preinscripción

Escanéeme para acceder al enlace de inscripción

Contact the front office at 970-586-7406 with questions

¡LLAMANDO A LA CLASE 2034!

Las inscripciones son para los estudiantes que van a a ingresar al Jardín de Infantes y que cumplen 5 años antes del 1 de octubre de 2021. Una vez que complete su preinscripción, se lo contactará por teléfono para programar su cita de inscripción.

Comuníquese con la oficina principal al 970-586-7406 si tiene preguntas

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Tacos la Tradición Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, May 5 Tacos la Tradición announces its grand opening on Wednesday, May 5, 1 p.m. in their new restaurant at 112 West Elkhorn Ave. Come and enjoy lunch and stay to celebrate when the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Wendy Koenig cut the ribbon on the new store at 1 p.m.. Bring friends and family, community is welcome.

“We wanted to offer the community something they could experience on the streets of Mexico” says restaurant owner Ericka Santana. “Our house tacos feature a traditional “al pastor” process of slow roasting pork, marinated with pineapple, chiles and spices --- a fusion of flavor that provides a truly authentic Mexican experience. Culture, tradition, family and friends in just one bite that’s a taco!”

Santana and her husband Macario Rojas also own Chelitos Mexican Restau-

rant and La Mexicana Carniceria and Mini Market. The taqueria supplements these popular local establishments with a fast-food Mexican experience to alleviate the lunch and dinner traffic on Elkorn Ave. In addition to the traditional al pastor tacos, they have a wide variety of meats, cheeses, sauces and traditional recipes like they use in Mexico.

On May 5, Cinco de Mayo, the restaurant will also be showcasing some authentic Mexican sweets to complement your tacos.

About Tacos la Tradicion Tacos la Tradicion is owned and operated by Ericka Santana and Macario Rojas, who also own and operate Chelitos Mexican Restaurant and La Mexicana Carniceria and Mini Market, on Dunraven. Learn about the taqueria at www.facebook.com/taquerialatradicionestespark2021.

Joy House Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Saturday, May 8 Joy House announces its grand opening Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m., at 215 Park Lane, across from Bond Park.

The Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Wendy Koenig will cut the ribbon on the new store May 8 at 10 a.m.

“The Joy House Store is simply......JOY,” says store owner Marla Truitt. “We are here to empower the special needs community -- which is 80% unemployed -- to see beyond their disability, and to inspire others to live a more joyful and simpler life.”

The Joy House store is all about educating our community to look beyond the “norm” to build confidence and share the talents of some very special individuals. Marla and Joe Truitt’s son, Seth, inspired our store by having a passion to send people encouraging notes and cards. He started drawing and creating greeting cards and that’s when Joy House was established. Seth is 30 years old, has Down Syndrome, and spreads Joy to everyone he meets.

On Saturday May 8th there will be ap-

pearances by the Chick-fil-A Cow, Superman, Batman and Seth as Flash.

There will be prizes, so dress up as your favorite superhero and enjoy free snacks and drinks.

About Joy House Joy House is a retail space providing an Avenue for the special needs community to showcase their individuality through very unique and inspirational items, helping them live a full, happy, healthy and independent life! In addition to a great retail experience, we are bringing awareness to this group who is 80% unemployed across the country. These items make exceptional gifts, gifts with purpose. With each item purchased you receive the artists’ story and picture to take home with you. The Joy House store brings all of these artists to one place, to showcase their talents and to create jobs and an income to them and their families. More on the store in Estes Park at Facebook. More on Seth’s Joy House story at www.joyhouseproject.com

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“Cinco de Mayo”: Take Home A Meal On May 5 April 30 – May 6

FREE MEALS FOR THE COMMUNITY

CINCO DE MAYO

Super Saver Matinees (before 3pm) Children (ages 3-11) - $7 Adults (12 & up) - $8

Regular Admission Children (ages 3-11 years) - $7 Adults (12 & up) - $11 Seniors (62+) - $9 Students (12-19 w/ ID) - 9

On Wednesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., community members are encouraged to stop by Mountain Home Cafe and pick up a free Mexican dinner they can take home and enjoy. While there will be no indoor dining during those hours, everyone’s meal will be assembled for an easy take-out option.

No advance sign-up is necessary. Plan to wear a mask and practice social distancing during your pick-up visit.

Over the years, the annual “Cinco” event has provided an opportunity for many families to come together around a shared celebration. Mountain Home Cafe has been a sponsor of the event for more than a decade. The “Cinco” planners are hopeful that the event will be able to return in its fuller form next year.

Enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner—in take-out form—by visiting Mountain Cafe on Wednesday, May 5. Mountain Home Cafe is located at 457 E. Wonderview Avenue in Upper Stanley Village.

Let’s celebrate cinco de mayo!

To say thanks to all our loyal customers and to show our appreciation to our community. We will be providing Mexican meals.

Stop by any time between 4 -6 PM to pick up your free meal.

MAY 5, 2021 | 4 - 6 PM 457 E WONDERVIEW AVE MOUNTAIN HOME CAFE PARKING LOT

Auditions For The Musical Disenchanted This Weekend Princess Complex.”

Our director, Denise Stookesberry, is an experienced director and performer, directing 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.

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is Auditions will be held May 2-3, in the thrilled to announce that we are going to Classroom at the Estes Park Community have a community musical this summer! Center, 660 Community Dr. To sign up After more than a year of social distanc- for auditions and view character deing, connecting with neighbors and scriptions, please visit friends in our community feels more im- tinyurl.com/y3kbm2. portant and more fun than ever, and we We are seeking strong singing actors are so excited to have the opportunity to with a flair for comedy. Auditionees put on a show safely. should plan to sing one musical theater Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who song, preferably comedic; acapella, or needs 'em?! Not Snow White and her with a backing track in a key that is posse of princesses in the hilarious hit comfortable, and be prepared to read musical, Disenchanted. These are not from the script. Rehearsals will begin your perfect Disney princesses! The May 15th, and will be held weekday show’s writer, Dennis Giacino, describes evenings and Sunday afternoons; soit this way: “These wonderfully empow- cially distanced, both indoors and outered and funny women have come todoors. gether to tell the truth about living hapBack stage opportunities are also availpily ever after. Together, this band of able! If you are interested in lighting, royal renegades storm the proverbial costume, or set design, please contact castle, all the while hilariously poking us. For more information, please visit holes in the age-old tenets of The our website at www.fineartsguild.org.

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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park New Exhibit Opening: “Lyrical Landscapes” featuring the watercolor, pastel and oil paintings by Mary Benke.

Mary combines the creative use of texture, color, and design to evoke emotion and a strong sense of imagery in her paintings. Her expressive landscapes, appealing animal portraits, and intriguing city scenes combine her keen eye for design and love of travel and nature.

inspired by the beauty of Colorado, intriguing scenes and architecture from her travels, as well as flowers and wildlife found in her own back yard.

Opening Weekend Door Prizes: Two door prizes will be offered this opening weekend. Mary Benke donated a giclee print “Silver Sky” and Chris Switzer donated a handwoven scarf.

The public is invited to enter for either

For “Lyrical Landscapes,” Mary’s latest show, she explored some new techniques. She has created some highly textural oil pieces, with the use of water-mixable oil paints, cold wax and some unique implements including a silicone bowl scraper, spatulas, a steak knife (!), along with more traditional brushes and palette knives. She’s also concentrated on developing distinctive “mark making” techniques in her pastel paintings.

For Mary, painting opportunities exist everywhere. She works primarily from photos of her travels and explorations.

She often does a quick thumbnail color sketch on site. In the studio, she focuses on not only re-creating the scene, but evoking the senses and feelings experienced during the time the photo/sketch was captured. Included in this show are a few “imagined” landscapes—places that she wishes existed but that don’t, at least she hasn’t found them yet.

After working as a magazine editor and graphic designer for over 20 years, Mary rediscovered her first love—fine art—in 2003. Since then, her awardwinning watercolor, pastel, oil, and mixed media paintings have been juried into numerous regional, national, and international art exhibitions. She was a selected artist for Loveland, Colorado’s City with HeART Project, through which she designed and painted a fivefoot fiberglass heart, “Lover’s Leap,” in collaboration with a Loveland bronze sculptor. Its permanent installation is across from Lake Loveland.

Mary says, “The beauty I find in my everyday life constantly inspires me to create. And living in northern Colorado, I have no shortage of breathtaking and inspirational landscapes to paint.”

Mary enjoys the Colorado outdoors as well as travels to such places as Scotland, Ireland, Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico, and finds inspiration in all locales. Her work includes landscapes

or both prizes by coming to the gallery or by sending an email address and phone number to info@artcenterofestes.com Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

The Art Center is open 11-5, Friday through Monday. We follow all health protocols and provide a safe environment to enjoy viewing the art on exhibit with hand sanitizer and gloves available as well as masks for a donation Estes Valley Plein Air 2021: The Art Center is excited to announce that 35 artists have been accepted to participate in our plein air event: We welcome the following artists: Patti Andre, Loveland, CO Cliff Austin, Aurora, CO James Biggers, Estes Park, CO Marianne Billingsley, Golden, CO Bruce Boynton, Loveland, CO Lon Brauer, Granite City, IL Krystal Brown, Spring, TX Phillip Carlton, St. Paul, MN Jenifer Cline, Loveland, CO Alison Dickson, Ft. Collins, CO Joni Emily, Roxborough, CO Diane Fechenbach, Highlands Ranch, CO Andrea Gabel, Ft. Collins, CO Orville Giguiento, Littleton, CO Cathy Goodale, Estes Park, CO Bonnie Hautamaki, Estes Park, CO Carol Jenkins, Ward, CO Laura Kratz, Grand Lake, CO Kathleen Lanzoni, Boulder, CO Janeice Linden, Littleton, CO

Tapestry in Handmade Felt-June 22, 2021 10-4 Adults Laminated Nunofelt Flowers-July 27, 2021 1:30-4:30 Adults Annie Reiser: Introduction to Zentangle®-July 1, 2021 1-3 Adults/Kids Nature Journaling-July 9, 2021 10 -4 Adults Tangled Aspen Leaves-Aug. 14, 2021 1-3:30 Adults/Kids Kathleen Lanzoni: Let It Flow! Colorful Watercolor LandscapesJune 15 & 16, 2021 10-4 Adults Lydia Pottoff: Painting the Landscape in Pastel (Oil Painters welcome)June 19, 2021 (Sat.) 10-4 Adults Cecy Turner: Capturing Big Shapes of a Scene for a Quick Outdoor Memory (Watercolor)-Aug. 3, 2021 10- 4 Adults Cliff Austin: Landscape Painting in Oil or Pastel from a Photo-Sept. 2 & 3, 2021 10-4 Adults John Shelton: Getting the Most From Your Digital Fall Landscape Photography-Sept. 11 & 18, 2021 10-4 Adults Susan Garden: Painting Rocky Richard Sneary, Kansas City, MO Mountain National Park-Sept. 21 & 22, Cyd Springer, Loveland, CO 2021 10-4 Adults Cecy Turner, Dallas, TX Contact the Art Center or go to the Richie Vios, Victoria, TX website for more information or to sign up.

Teresa Vito, Pueblo, CO Art Market: Estes Valley Plein Air 2021 begins August 14 and concludes with a Quick After cancelling last year, the Art CenPaint activity and the Gala Opening and ter is reviving our annual Art Market.

Awards Ceremony on August 28. The This year it will be held at the Pavilion exhibit will be on display until Septem- at the Fairgrounds May 29-31. ber 28.

Social Media: Upcoming Art Classes: The Art Center can be viewed not only The Art Center announces the sched- on our website at www.artcenteroule for art classes for both adults and festes.com but we are on Facebook at kids Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterSandy Fritz: Ink Spots Wearable Art-June 25, 2021 estes.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a non1-4 Adults profit organization which provides a faFUN Art Baskets-July 21, 2021 1-3 cility to support the work of local and reKids gional artists, striving to promote Whimsey Poles-Aug 20, 2021 1-4 exhibition, education, and excellence in Adults the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist Mary Morse: and contribute to the Art Center’s educaShake ‘n Roll - Cool Felt Beads June tion and community outreach. The Art 29, 2021 1-2:30 Kids Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Make a Pretty Piece of Felt-July 6, Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below 2021 1-2:30 Kids Safeway and above Subway. For more inRock’n Roll Treasure Pouch-July 13, formation, please call the Art Center at 2021 1-2:30 Kids 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

Marie Massey, Bellvue, CO Marty McIntosh, New Braunfels, TX Trish Melander, Salt Lake City, UT Lorie Merfeld-Batson, Westcliff, CO Rita Pacheo, Ridgeway, CO Lynda Pyka, Pasadena, CA Karen Ramsey, Ft. Collins, CO Kathleen Reilly, Longmont, CA Sandhya Sharma, Bethesda, MD

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Five Fun Facts About… The Red-Winged Blackbird By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the red-winged blackbird. One of the most prolific birds of North America, the red-winged blackbird breeds from Alaska to Florida. Although they are a bird of least concern and seem plentiful in numbers, their population declined by at least 30 percent between 1966 and 2014. Here are five more fun facts about this vocal bird.

1. Male red-winged blackbirds have a

very distinct, musical song that sounds like “o-ka-leeee, ” a welcome sign of spring and used to attract females during the mating season.

2. Red-winged blackbirds are considered pests by many farmers because of their voracious appetite for grain in cultivated fields. The farmers, however, also benefit from the birds’ consumption of pesty bugs that can damage crops.

3. The red-winged blackbird can travel

Red-winged blackbirds are one of the most prevalent birds in the U.S. with a range that stretches from the east coast to the west coast and Alaska to Mexico. They can be found in Estes Valley in the spring and summer, like this one at Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

up to 30 miles per hour during migration.

4. During the late spring and summer breeding season, red-winged blackbirds seem especially busy. That is because they can raise up to three broods per season, and build a new nest for each clutch to prevent infestations of parasites.

5. Red-winged blackbirds nest in small groups mostly due to lack of habitat. The males will sit high on perches, like tall cattails, to keep watch and ward off in-

truders while the female spends much of the time deeper in the cover near the nest.

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 female red-winged blackbird lacks the vibrant colors of the male but her more subtle colors help keep her and her nest hidden in the cattails.

Male red-winged blackbirds are quite vocal with their unmistakable whistles and "chack" calls.

Estes Valley doesn't see large flocks of redwinged blackbirds but these vocal birds can be found in small groups near ponds and marshes around the region in late spring and summer, like this one on a cold morning at Wapiti Meadows.

Red-winged blackbirds make up the bulk of the huge flocks of mixed blackbird flocks seen flying around fields and pastures from fall until spring.

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AT THE CLOSING BELL Probably most of us know that at the close of every stock market day a bell is rung. I would imagine that at some point later those who invest in the market check to see how their stocks did during the day. Some will be quite disappointed while others will be elated. Those who invested wisely and well, will rejoice with their investment and be very hopeful for the future. The same is true with our lives.

Last week I attended the memorial service for a dear friend from Longmont who, when his ‘closing bell’ had rung was thrilled with his investment. He had lived a very successful life, developing and overseeing the manufacture of pharmaceuticals that blessed the lives of millions. He had a wonderful family…who were by his side as he quietly ‘slipped away’. He had a wonderful ‘church’ family whom he had served as an elder during the last decades of his life. Even during the last weeks of his life, as his strength ebbed away, other church leaders would visit his home and he would continue to ‘groom’ them for greater leadership. He was a mainstay on the Board of a church-sponsored Children’s Home that through decades took children from troubled families and helped them to a victorious future. He is a man whose (life) ‘investing’ advice we would all do well to heed. To such Jesus will say: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

Now consider others you know who have not ‘invested’ their lives well. One image that creeps into my mind is the depiction of ‘Scrooge’ in the ‘Scrooged’ Christmas movie where Scrooge is ushered in, by ‘the Ghost of Christmas future’, to a room where a casket is being pushed into the cremation fire, and Scrooge, like many would do, runs to the casket and crying, “No! No!” tries to pull it away from the fire. Those who know that they have not ‘invested’ their lives well will not welcome the final ‘reaping’ from what they have ‘invested’. When one avowed atheist was on his death bed he was heard to utter, “Oh, God…if there is a God, save my soul…if I have a soul, from hell…if there is a hell!” On the death of a Soviet leader who had always disdained, even persecuted, any who believed in God or followed Christ, passed away and being memorialized, one of our U.S. politicians standing by, noticed that the widow subtly made the sign of the cross over his chest.

People who have not invested wisely…will not like the results of their poor investment…results they will receive when the ‘closing bell rings’, and would do anything they could to change those results.

(Read the story of the ‘rich man’ and Lazarus again… “In torments he lifted up his voice and cried out…” Luke 16:19-31) So, I challenge each of us to analyze our ‘investments’. Would you rather enter your eternity like my Brother Mac in Longmont, or like one of these that invests poorly? “When E.F. Hutton speaks, people listen!” we are told. Why? Because his company has led successful investors for years. Or do you go to someone who, despite investing, remains penniless?

Where do you start if you have discovered that your life ‘investments’ do not promise good results? One of the places to ‘begin again’ is by going back to worship. In a recent Denver Post article they reported that “Less than half in the U.S. are in houses of worship” on any given Sunday. That was before the pandemic. This was a significant decline from just a couple of decades earlier when up to 75% claimed to worship often. And, since the pandemic and the disallowing of in-person worship throughout our nation, that level of attendance stopped altogether and, now, even with the opening up of places of worship with the pandemic decline, we know that multitudes have found it more pleasant / convenient to ‘stay at home’ and some will probably never go back to regular attendance. God (our ‘investment advisor’) says: “Don’t forsake the assembly of yourselves together, as the custom of some is.” (Heb. 10:25) And follows it up with a warning of the ‘results’ of our (lack of) ‘investment’… “fearful judgment and raging fire”.

Therefore, let me encourage you to evaluate your ‘investment portfolio’ and make needed adjustments. If I can be of any help, call me at 720-530-6446. God bless.

Bob Lewis

Congratulations Newlyweds!

Bret Freedman proposed to his girlfriend, Melanie Beck, in Las Vegas on a gondola and two days later on April 15, 2021 a limo picked them up and took them to Graceland Wedding Chapel.

Elvis performed the ceremony and walked Melanie down the aisle singing, “It's Now Or Never.”

Once Elvis pronounced them man and wife, he sang, “Love Me Tender.”

Their beautiful, romantic and touching ceremony was captured on Graceland Wedding Chapel's Facebook page and viewed by over 5,600 people.

To view Bret and Melanie's wedding, go the Graceland Wedding Chapel on Facebook, April 15, 2021 at 6 p.m.

It's never too late to find your true love!

The Trial To Be Discussed At Next Quaker/Unitarian Zoom Meeting Every Sunday there is a ZOOM meeting of intellectually curious people; many are either Quakers, Unitarians or unaffiliated. These meetings are open to all who are interested. The meeting starts with an informal chat from 10:3011. The discussion begins at 11 and con-

cludes at noon. For ZOOM info contact Jim Linderholm at hwsceo@aol.com or Randy Maharry at (515) 229-8299.

This Sunday we will be discussing the Derek Chauvin trial. The leader is Roger Lott, an attorney with former trial experience.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu May 3 – May 7 Monday, May 3 Tuesday, May 4 Wednesday, May 5 Thursday, May 6 Friday, May 7

Cheese Quesadilla (w/ bacon & onions) & Chicken Tortilla soup Trio Signature Salad (topped w/ Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad & Three-Bean Salad) Salisbury Steak w/ mashed potatoes & gravy Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

May 10 – May 14 Monday, May 10 Tuesday, May 11

Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ coleslaw Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ Roasted Potatoes Wednesday, May 12 Eggplant Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Thursday, May 13 Mexican Platter (beef taco in corn shell, bean burrito w/ pork green chili & cheesy quesadilla) w/ refried beans Friday, May 14 Salmon (4 oz) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup of the day 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, May 3rd, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Apr 30th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:00); Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2) Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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YMCA Of The Rockies Awarded National Sustainability Grant Popular Colorado vacation destination announces new green initiatives on Earth Day Celebrating Earth Day in Colorado, YMCA of the Rockies today announced new sustainability initiatives after receiving the 2020-2021 Youth-Led Solutions Seed Grant by the YMCA of the USA. "That’s a Wrap on Plastic Wrap" will support the popular family resort’s efforts to eliminate the use of plastic in its housekeeping programs at both properties, Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch, and purchase a lift gate for transporting linens when cleaning cabins and lodge rooms. Additional programs include a Solar Farm at Snow Mountain Ranch and Electric Vehicle Changers in Estes Park.

"Sustainability is an important global topic and we are making efforts to not only reduce our carbon footprint but to educate our staff and guests on ways we can all live more sustainable lifestyles,” said Trueman Hoffmeister, general manager, Snow Mountain Ranch. "We are honored to have the support of the YMCA of the USA to achieve our goal of becoming a more sustainable operation.”

YMCA of the Rockies submitted for the grant through a youth-led team of employees and was one of 35 climate action projects across 20 countries to be recognized by the World YMCA at the YouthLed Solutions Summit: Climate Action in the fall of 2020.

New initiatives include: That’s a Wrap on Plastic Wrap YMCA of the Rockies has historically used significant amounts of single-use plastics, such as plastic wrap, in the housekeeping departments. This grant allows the team to cover up front costs of

purchasing reusable storage options for towels and linens and replace the current “bundle system” which involved wrapping towels and linens in plastic wrap. Additionally, the funding allows for the purchase of necessary equipment to help housekeeping staff transport the larger, heaver reusable bundles of linens and change the cleaning process at both centers to use more long-term storage options such bags, totes, and tubs.

Snow Mountain Ranch Solar Farm Snow Mountain Ranch, in partnership with Mountain Parks Electric, will install a solar array project on the Snow Mountain Ranch property this year. The project will consist of 850 solar panels generating 250 kW of solar energy, designed to track the sun and create energy from both sides to increase productivity. The solar farm will be seeded with native grass mix and include a seven-foot fence to protect it from wildlife.

Estes Park Center Electric Vehicle Chargers Estes Park Center will offer guests and staff an electric vehicle charging station in a central location that will charge up to two electric vehicles at a time. Projections show that by 2030, over 3.5 million electric vehicles will be on the road, making up more than 20% of annual vehicle sales in the US. As electric vehicles become more popular, Estes Park Center plans to give guests and staff more charging options. This project is the start of a larger goal of increasing the number of charging stations on property and giving cabin donors the option of installing electric charging stations at individual cabins.

Sophie Kamprath-9th Grade Congratulations to Sophie Kamprath, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for April 30, 2021.

At EPHS, Sophie plays golf and is in band. She plays alto saxophone in concert band and tenor saxophone in jazz band. She maintains a 4.0 GPA. Outside of school she likes to hike and backpack and play golf. She loves reading and will read anything from fiction to non-fiction, classical and sometimes poetry. She enjoys cooking and baking and says her favorite thing to bake is a layer cake.

Her favorite quote is from the book, Six of Crows, “No mourners, no funerals” because she says, “It reminds me of how we make friends along the way and to truly enjoy the present.”

The best piece of advice Sophie’s been given is, “With patience and time, you can do anything you set your mind to. If you are going to do something, do it right the first time.”

After high school, Sophie said, “I want to go to CU or CSU to get my doctorate in Anesthesiology or Neurology. After that, I want to live in Maine.”

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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An Earth Day Announcement By: Judi Smith

President Biden has set the Climate Goal of a 50% reduction (below 2005 levels) of greenhouse gas levels by 2030.

This has been publically announced, on Earth Day, at last week’s Climate Summit hosted by the United States.

The 17 economies that participate in the US-led Major Economies Forum (MEF) on Energy and Climate (created under the George W. Bush Administration) produce 80%, give or take, of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions (GhG) – and the global gross domestic product (GDP). At the conference, attended by 40 world leaders, President Biden stressed the economic necessity of ecological measures. He encouraged global cooperation in pursuit of a more livable world, where breathing fresh air is not only possible, but considered a right – not a privilege of those who can afford it.

(My words, not his.)

The whole-of-government approach of the Biden-Harris Administration is predicated not only to attain the announced goal by 2030, but also to set the world stage for the possibility of net-zero emissions by 2050. The United States and Canada will co-chair the newly launched Greening Government Initiative dedicating to assistance in developing and implementing climate action plans.

The Summit resulted in multiple cooperative initiatives with many countries around the world.

We (the US) have already begun by “launching a global climate ambition initiative.” This is a world wide endeavor.

Cooperation will be key. When we succeed, other countries succeed and when they succeed, we succeed. Air knows no political boundaries. What occurs overseas affects the United States and what happens on the Front Range affects the Estes Valley. We ARE in this together.

Ecological financial investment, both

public and private, will build the economic advantages of global climate action. Success in finance has always rested in foreseeing the direction of the market. Our federal agencies will collaborate to improve financial efficiency while analyzing climate risk and investing in climate solutions. Other financial venues are gradually committing sizable portfolio investment into climate friendly assets.

An important far-reaching segment of this endeavor is the opportunity to enlist American ingenuity to create jobs and careers in clean energy industry. By reducing the climate pollutants while enhancing nature, we also create a job market focused on these initiatives. By promoting climate action at home and throughout the world we empower people by offering upward mobility in brand new endeavors, both here at home and those involving the export of goods and services generated in America.

There are many more segments to the White House Fact Sheet on this announcement, offering a 16 page summary on the developments at the Summit on Climate. This is an ambitious endeavor. To regain our position as a world leader, we must make good on that pledge, as a country and as individuals. Years ago, Disney, or more specifically Disney World, coined a new word: “innovention”, designating the ability to apply innovative ideas and follow through with the invention of a product to offer the solution to others. I have always believed that you can do anything you want – badly enough to work hard enough and long enough to achieve it.

So it is better to set high goals (and almost reach them) than to set easily attainable objectives and barely surpass them, leaving you far short of what you could have accomplished.

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

Adopt A Duck (or a Quack Pack) To Benefit Partners!

Partners is a participating organization selling Duck Adoptions in the 33rd Rotary Duck Race Festival. Online adoptions cost $22, with $19 going to the participating organization (Partners) chosen at https://www.epduckrace.org.

Choose your quantity of single Duck Adoptions or Quack Packs and click "Check Out" button. Quack Pack includes five Duck Adoptions all to

benefit one organization of your choice plus get a 6th Adoption (one more chance to win) free!

Partners' mission is to empower youth and community members to achieve their full potential through mentoring, prevention education, and strategic partnership. Check out our website for more information: poweredbypartners.org.

Partners es una organización participante que vende adopciones de patos en el 33 ° Festival Rotary Duck Race. Las adopciones en línea cuestan $ 22, con $ 19 para la organización participante (Partners) elegida en https://www.epduckrace.org. Elija su cantidad de Adopciones de un solo pato o un grupo de patos y haga clic en el botón "Verificar"/ Check Out. El paquete Quack incluye 5 adopciones de patos, todas para beneficiar a una organización de su elección, y si compra un paquete Quack le daremos

una sexta adopción (una oportunidad más de ganar) ¡GRATIS! La misión de los socios es capacitar a los jóvenes y a los miembros de la comunidad para que alcancen su máximo potencial mediante la tutoría, la educación preventiva y la asociación estratégica. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más información: poweredbypartners.org. ¡Gracias de antemano por su apoyo y generosidad!

COVID-19 VACCINE Salud is offering the COVID vaccine to anyone 18 years of age and older.

You do not need to be a Salud patient.

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

Online registration is highly recommended.

The COVID vaccine is safe and will slow the spread of the virus.

Protect yourself and those around you, get vaccinated today!

VACUNA CONTRA COVID-19 Salud le está ofreciendo la vacuna contra COVID a cualquier persona mayor de 18 años.

No necesita ser paciente de Salud.

Por favor regístrese para una cita en saludclinic.org o escanee el código QR. Se recomienda encarecidamente el registro en línea.

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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Village Thrift Shop Awards Grants The Village Thrift Shop (VTS) is pleased to announce the awarding of $50,289 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations serving the Estes Valley community during the 2021 grant- giving cycle.

Although the Shop was closed for COVID since March 2020, what funds we had were shared. Over the past five years, a total of $692,237 has been given

by VTS to support the efforts of nonprofits in the Estes Valley.

When you combine a motivated, dedicated all-volunteer staff, a caring community who freely donate quality used goods, a retail outlet with low overhead, and an enthusiastic customer base you get the Village Thrift Shop. And the true beneficiaries of this giving institution are the nonprofits of the Estes Valley and those they serve. There will be meals provided, COVID vaccinations offered, programming for children, new medical and firefighting equipment, and so much more by these grant recipients.

Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County Estes Park Education Foundation Estes Park Health Foundation

Estes Park Learning Place Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Estes Park Salud Foundation Estes Park Senior Citizens Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success Estes Valley Library Foundation Estes Valley Restorative Justice Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Department Habitat for Humanity Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool The Old Gallery Partners The VTS reserve account has been drawn down. Volunteers are vaccinated, donors are ready to donate, and patrons are ready to patronize. It’s time. VTS will reopen soon. Watch for details. Village Thrift Shop, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves the Estes Valley by funding grants to local non-profit agencies and providing affordable goods to individuals in our community.

Village Thrift Shop Grant Stretches Money In April 2021, the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. received a generous grant from the Village Thrift Shop to support the Newspaper Digitization Project as a valuable resource for individuals researching Estes Park history.

Part of the grant application was a promise to seek matching funds from museum members and the general public to double the funding.

The Newspaper Digitization Project, supported by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., the Estes Valley Library District, and the Town of Estes Park, has digitized local historic newspapers beginning in 1912 through 1965. The keyword searchable newspapers are hosted online at Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection [www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org] and can be accessed by anyone with internet connectivity. Each year the Project gets closer to the goal of scanning all historic local newspapers up to the current year.

Along with the 2021 funding provided by the Estes Park Museum Friends, Estes Valley Library District, and the Town of Estes Park, the Village Thrift Shop Grant and donations from private individuals

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The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation heartily thanks the Village Thrift Shop for their grant, donated during this very complicated time for all non-profits. The community of Estes Park benefits tremendously from such a dedicated organization.

Additional donations towards the Newspaper Digitization Project are being accepted to match the Village Thrift Store Grant and expedite the completion of this vital service to all researchers. If you would like to help, please send your check, made out to the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. to: EPMF&F, 200 Fourth Street, Estes Park, Colorado 80517 and put “newspaper digitization” in the memo. Thank you!

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Make A Difference (M.A.D.) With Wildfire Contest Continues!

By: Steve Johnson

Middle school students are being encouraged to join a school wide contest to take action to mitigate against wildfire or prepare for another evacuation. With the recent snows not much could be done to remove flammable materials from home areas. As a result we are extending the contest by a week to run through May 10th. Participants are encouraged to follow “FireWise USA” as well as “Ready, Set, Go” recommendations. The preparations done inside a home can include planning on where to go and how to communicate, as well as gathering records and important materials that should be taken in the event of an evacuation. Many of these materials can be stored electronically by taking photographs of the records that need to be preserved. Students who enter the contest can, and probably should, enlist the help of family and friends in their project. Some of what can be done around a home to allow for defensible space includes: raking and bagging pine needles and cones at least five feet away from the home, further if possible. Trimming shrubs and low branches from trees, and moving firewood at least 30 feet from the home. Clearing debris from under porches and moving flammable piles of debris that form from the wind blowing materials into corners or under trees and shrubs. Adding nonflammable material to the areas sur-

rounding the building such as rock or gravel is also a good method for keeping fire away from structures. More advanced projects like sealing off vent areas with a tight metal mesh or clearing the gutters should be done only under supervision with clear safety measures in place. Many local retailers have made this contest more appealing for the students by donating prizes for students who enter the M.A.D. With Wildfire contest. Fire safety products were donated by Estes Park Lumber, Park Supply and Ace Hardware, gift certificates were donated by Peak Hallmark, The Sugar Shack, Kind Coffee, and the Estes Park Mountain Shop, prizes for our top entries include tickets to the Mustang Mountain Coaster, Open Air Adventure Park, and rafting with Rapid Transit Rafting on the Poudre River. Also of note, is that through this project several 6th graders have been actively pursuing to make a difference in our community through Earth Force and the RISE Challenge Colorado. Of the many Colorado entries our 6th grade team was chosen to be one of five teams to compete for cash prizes as they work to solve the threat of natural disasters in their community.

Estes Park Middle School will be competing against two other High School teams as well as two other middle schools on May 6th. Along with the school M.A.D. With Wildfire contest they are also encouraging the town to reconsider the landscaping policies currently in place which could cause greater risks from wildfire. Another action being proposed would be to place warning signs on areas where there is access to public property but the road is the only way to enter and exit therefore making it possible to be trapped in the event of a fire. These warning signs might be similar to the signs in the canyon warning about the possibility of a flash flood. The Earth Force team encourages all of us to think proactively about wildfire threats and take actions now before fire season arrives again this summer.

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Gratitude In a world where we now feel a daily overload of bad news, we focus on the good in life, even during tough times.

I’m thankful today that Derick Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter last week. Thankful that not only did the Floyd family receive justice but that hopefully we are entering a new period of accountability. I’m in gratitude for the books that I’ve read and the conversations that I’ve had that have taught me what true racist behavior is and how I’ve been complicit by not speaking out or making the effort to truly understand. Books like, White Fragility, How to be an Anti-Racist, Caste and Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man (strangely comfortable to read) now sit on my book shelf. Me and White Supremacy is the book that I am reading now with a small Book Circle group. This book by Layla F. Saad has journal questions at the end of every chapter that have stretched me and forced me to look at my complicity and my fragility in confronting these issues of power and control. Looking deeply at yourself isn’t always easy. I’ve been silent when I should have spoken up, have enjoyed the privileges of being white, have struggled with cultural appropriation, and have been apathetic and thought of myself as an ally when I have not been a good one. Mark Dotty wrote in his poem, Two Seconds, about Tamire Rice, “I believe it is part of the work - of poetry to try on at least - the moment and skin of another…” I would say it’s all our work, especially when the skin is a different color. I am not grateful for my 15year-old granddaughter telling me that she is afraid to go to school sometimes or for the shooting in Boulder at King Soopers on March 22. No one has come up with an answer as to why this keeps happening. Boulder, Columbine, Aurora, Baily, Centennial, Thornton, Highlands Ranch, and Colorado Springs. These sites of shootings, starting in 1999 and continuing until last month, are so close to us both geographically and emotionally. Since it is National Poetry Month, here is a poem by Brian Bilston that was all over Facebook right after the shooter killed ten Boulder residents who were just going about their daily business.

America is a Gun by Brian Bilson England is a cup of tea.

France, a wheel of ripened brie.

Greece, a short, squat olive tree.

America is a gun.

Brazil is a football on the sand.

Argentina, Maradona’s hand.

Germany, an oompah band.

America is a gun.

Holland is a wooden shoe.

Hungary, a goulash stew.

Australia, a kangaroo.

America is a gun.

Japan is a thermal spring.

Scotland is a highland fling.

Oh, better to be anything Than America as a gun.

In spite of this, I am grateful for my life now. I am grateful that I had a loving person to share this last year of isolation. Grateful that I now have, not just one but two, welcoming spiritual communities that help keep me centered. I am grateful for friends that have kept me company this year outside on hikes, sometimes sitting six feet from each other while drinking coffee at Coffee on the Rocks or Kind Coffee and yes, on Zoom. I’m thankful that I’ve pushed myself out of my comfort zone and learned to snowshoe. (Can’t really say why I thought I couldn’t snowshoe next cross-country skiing!) I give thanks for my daughter, son and grandchildren.

Also, Ziggy, my silly, silly terrier who may not have won the coolest dog contest but made a fine showing at Performance Park catching his red ball over and over. And I’m truly thankful to those who have written me to tell me, you like what I have to say. I’ve often thought visual artists have it easier than writers – they can just put up their work up on the wall and wait until people notice it. Writing is a solitary, scary, difficult process that you don’t have a choice but to do. I had a saying once stuck on my computer, “Writing is easy, you just open a vein and bleed.” And always the question in your head: am I good enough? In response to that I leave you with one last poem for the end of National Poetry Month from April Stutters of Fort Collins.

Crossroads Gives Thanks For Partnering In Caring For Our Neighbors By: Brian Schaffer

hole that required great effort to get out of. So what’s the big idea you might ask.

A few weeks ago I went out to cut firewood on a friend’s land, but what I didn’t At times it is helpful to follow in someone else’s footsteps, but only if they have realize is that my vehicle wouldn’t make gone where you’re wanting to go. If it up the road to where the trees were.

Therefore, I parked about a ¼ mile away you’re the only one that has gone in the direction you find yourself, then you’re from where I would start cutting the stuck with retracing your own footsteps. trees. I carried a Stihl Farm Boss, fuel, Therefore, it’s a good thing to make sure and oil through lots of snow that measyou’re leaving a good path for others to ured up to 2 feet in parts of the journey. follow you. The direction of life is imOnce I arrived, there were some big deportant and many times you have a decisions to make. How much time did I cision which path to follow. I trust want to commit to gathering firewood? you’re following in good footsteps and What size trees did I want to cut knowing that I would be carrying them to the leaving good ones for others to follow.

The internal compass that I’ve found vivehicle? Was there an easier way to accomplish all of this? I decided to go with tal to staying on the right path is found smaller diameter trees and cut them into in the words of Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in six foot sections. Once cut, I rolled some the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all of them down a hill that connected to your ways, acknowledge him and he will Hwy. 7 where I intended to pick them direct your paths”. up. Some of the logs rolled well on the packed snow while others needed to be We’re continuing to see people come in thrown down. Let’s say it was 40 feet with basic human needs for groceries, from the fence to the edge of the highhousing, utilities, prescription help, and way, so this turned out to be a pretty an encouraging word to remind them good workout when it was all said and that we’re here for them. We’re trying done. I will definitely plan to cut more our best to listen well in our fact finding wood when the ground is clear of snow of where each person is coming from so which will make everything much easier. that we can administer the most approWith all of this in perspective, I wanted priate assistance to meet their immedito share an Insight that I was reminded ate needs as well as get them on a good of on my walk back to the vehicle. Since path to the future they desire. It’s not alno one else had been out in the woods ways easy, but it’s worth doing and dosince the snowfall, I decided to follow ing it right in the spirit of Christian love. my own footsteps back and this proved Thank you for partnering with us in to be a good plan. There were a couple caring for our neighbors! steps that didn’t align with my previous footsteps and I found myself stuck in a

Anonymous by April Stutters What if we woke up this morning and truly believed that we were good writers?

Dreamed that we had won a Pulitzer. and embodied that kind of assurance and chutzpah.

I know that we are good I just don’t think that we know.

When our muse rises shining over the crescent moon we do the practical dishes.

You might say that you don’t want to be famous, but imagine it – it’s all daisies.

You know that it was meant to be agents, NPR interviews, fan mail.

Someone else doing our dishes.

Mary Mesropian has lived in the Estes Park area since 1994 and is a Celebrant, officiating weddings and other ceremonies and an Oral History Listener and Writer. Her email is maryruthdancer@yahoo.

Help Your Child Prepare For School!

Be Ready Drive Thru Fair May 6th, 2021 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Elementary School parking lot.

Welcome to all parents of children 0-8 years old.

Be Ready starts at birth!

All families with children birth to eight years old are invited to attend. All children in Larimer County will be successful in school. The first five years of brain development are critical, as these years provide the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health. *Registration is not required, please

show up for community resources, EVICS information, Estes Valley Library information and so much more!

EVICS offers Developmental Screenings to observe how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving. This is a great opportunity to check your child’s growth positively and free at EVICS. Developmental Screenings for children ages one month to 72 months available through EVICS. Please call 970-5863055 or email at office@evics.org, to schedule your appointment now.

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Girl Scouts Thank Estes For Great Cookie Season Dear Estes Park Community, The Estes Park Girl Scout Cadette troop 70455 would like to personally thank you all for a wonderful Girl Scout Cookie season. It is no secret that Covid-19 makes things more difficult and selling GS Cookies this year was indeed challenging. But we are a troop that is indeed Mountain Strong!

Last GS Cookie season 2/2/20- 3/8/20, Estes Park had two troops with a total of 11 scouts. Those Juniors and Cadettes sold a total of 6,010 boxes of cookies. This GS Cookie season, Estes has one troop with eight scouts. Our Cadette troop sold 6,991 boxes of cookies in the middle of a Global Pandemic! Congratulations Jessica, Sarah, Grace, Haven, Autumn, Scarlett, Katie-Corrine and Angelina for working hard during difficult times! A huge thanks to our EP community for supporting your local troop!!

A special thank you to the Estes Park Mountain Shop, Bart's Liquor, Country Super Market, Reel Mountain Theater, Estes Valley Recreation District and Estes Park Lumber for allowing us to sell in and in front of your businesses.

Thank you Safeway for letting us advertise on your windows. Thank you Dominos, YMCA and NAPA for weekly purchases. Thank you Allan, Leanne, Michael and Covid Bandit for donations and surprise purchases. And, as always, thanks to the Estes Park Trail-Gazette and the Estes Park News for media coverage and support.

Here is a breakdown of everyone's sup-

Pinewood Springs Fire Protection, Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department and Allenspark Fire Department.

Thank you Home Town Heroes! The Estes Park community and local Girl Scout troop 70455 thank you for your long hours of service last year and your ongoing protection of us all!

Wondering what the troop is doing with money earned? Good question. This

port. With 6,991 boxes sold, $4,753 stays in our local troop account. From that 6,991 boxes, 341 were purchased for Donations to our Home Town Heroes. The rest of the funds earned stay here in Colorado and is shared between our GS Service Unit, managed by local Lifetime Girl Scout, Penny Roberts and Girl Scouts of Colorado Council, managed by Cheri Schonfeld.

Our 2021 Home Town Heroes are: Estes Valley Fire Protection District,

summer our Cadette troop has planned a trip to Lake Tahoe, CA by means of traveling on an Amtrak train. The scouts are learning by taking the reins of the deciding, planning, organizing, purchasing and packing of this adventure.

For many of them this will be the first time on a train and first time being out of state.

Our troop has also partnered with EF Tours to travel internationally in 2023 for a 12 day tour of London, Paris, Flo-

viduals to earn money through babysitting, dog walking and such. All while earning badges and life skills along the way.

Our Estes Park Girl Scout troop is an active on our feet and in the community group of girls. We are meeting and interacting with professional women of Estes Park, getting our hands dirty in the Community Garden, gaining our First Aid/CPR Certifications and as always facing our fears by the support from each other in all areas of life.

Thank you Estes Park and Estes Valley community! We would not be able to be our best us and grow strong if it were not for your support towards Girl Scouts of Estes Park, Colorado. Please continue to pour into the Girl Scouts of Estes Park as rence and Rome. The Scouts are learning we continue this girl adventure through life. different money earning methods with Christine Guy, Leader Cadette troop troop fundraiser, how to invite family and friends to donate and ways for indi- 70455

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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.

Meeting Room Reservations The library’s Hondius and Wasson Rooms are expected to re-open for public meeting use starting June 1, in accordance with county health guidelines at that time. The request process will be

open May 1-23, using a random lottery system. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

ESTES GROWS READERS 100 Free Books for a Preschooler Sign up to receive a packet of four picture books mailed to your child’s home each week, to build to a library of 100 books. The program is for local preschoolers entering Kindergarten this fall. Full details at 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 board-certified Music Therapist Nancy Bell. (Look for the YouTube icon at the bottom of the homepage at estesvalleylibrary.org).

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: Final Day is May 4 The AARP Tax Prep program is finishing another season in partnership with the library. Tuesday, May 4 is the last day for appointments. A special thank-you to the program's 18 certified volunteers, who will have prepared between 250 and 300 local tax returns by this season's end.

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 eight of the downtown parking lots this summer.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org to receive the Zoom link.

FIRE AWARENESS Rocky Mountain National Park: Before and After the 2020 Wildfires Friday, May 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom Estes Valley residents are encouraged to learn about fire-readiness and fire-mitigation, in preparation for summer. Reflecting on 2020, photographer Dawn Wilson shares a presentation on the “before and after” impacts of 2020’s wildfires on the landscapes and wildlife inside the park. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS Chamber Book Club: “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook” Friday, May 14, 11 a.m. to noon, via Zoom A discussion of bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk’s hard-won advice on how to connect with customers in a noisy social-media world. Conversation facilitated by the Estes Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Donna Carlson. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Crisis Advocates Book Club: “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” Tuesday, May 18, 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom An Estes Valley Crisis Advocate will lead a conversation on Nedra Glover Tawwab’s book, “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.” The book invites readers to learn techniques to help identify and express their needs clearly and without apology—while unraveling root problems behind codependency. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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).

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Busy Days?: Parents, We’ve Got You Covered!

Are you the parent of a young child?

Know someone who is? Your days are busy—sometimes downright hectic.

We’ve got you covered, with early-learning activities to keep those kiddos happy—and fit your schedule. Your library card is a time-saver and stress-reducer!

Here are easy ways you can bring home all the magic: Reserve a Storybook Explorer kit — all ingredients included!

Just like preparing a delicious meal — it’s so easy when the ingredients are already assembled. A Storybook Kit is just like that: a book to keep, complete with games and activities. Mix with child and parent, and voila — a little one’s brain is soaring with cognitive development and joy.

Books are a great way to relax and destress. Books can calm as we snuggle up with our child and read together. Picture books inspire curiosity and creativity.

Your involvement motivates and helps a child attach words to the ideas and questions swirling inside their minds. Reserve new “grab-and-go” kits every month, available in English and Spanish.

Take home a Discovery Pack — let the learning flourish.

Sure, we check out books—and a whole lot more! Have you heard about our Discovery Packs? They’re bags filled with hands-on activities—to stimulate learning-based playtime and literacy skills.

We’ve saved you time by picking out the best from toy and learning companies.

Imagine: puppets to act out stories, memory games for wordplay, sensory activities for counting skills and color recognition. Hours of kid-friendly stimulation—the kind that keeps them learning and growing.

Take home a stack of books—they’re already sorted for ages and reading levels The Children’s Room is designed so you can go right to age-appropriate books. That starts with “board books,” designed for reading aloud to an infant—durable for babies to touch and grab. Then there are “early readers,” with lots of pictures and very simple words.

For new readers, we have all those rows of picture books, intentionally placed at eye-level for kids to browse— and enjoy the thrill of choosing their own books.

How about a “how-to” manual for being a good parent?

Someone recently recalled becoming a parent for the first time, suddenly realizing: there’s no instruction manual included. Who has time to do all the research?

Solution: browse the Parenting Section in the Children’s Room—we’ve got titles filled with ideas and innovations from trusted experts.

Drive through the “Be Ready Fair”— everything you need in one big bundle!

Stop by the elementary school parking lot on Thursday, May 6 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. for a treasure-trove of free early-learning goodies: books, backpacks, hands-on activities, snacks, and more. Kids will enjoy seeing cheerful costumed characters, and bright shiny fire trucks too.

April’s Month of the Young Child is only a prelude to great things happening year-round for young readers. Let’s all celebrate early childhood learning all year long. Parents, we’ve got you covered!

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, 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 this Friday, April 30th. To sign up for camp, use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0 449A5AD23ABFA7-broadways.

Please visit www.fineartsguild.org for more information.

“Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook”: Talk Business With The Chamber & Library Business books are packed with ideas and innovations— including leadership skills, creative marketing, profitable enterprise—and much more. The Estes Chamber of Commerce and the Estes Valley Library are making it easy to “talk business” as part of recurring monthly book discussion series.

This May’s featured Chamber Book Club title is “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook” by bestselling author Gary Vaynerchuk, with hard-won advice on how to connect with customers in a noisy social-media world. The discussion will take place via Zoom on Friday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org and you’ll receive information on ways to acquire a copy of the book.

The book presents a blueprint to effective social media marketing strategies. Vaynerchuk explains that while communication is still key, context matters more than ever. It’s not just about developing high-quality content, but developing content adapted to specific social media platforms and a variety of mobile devices.

The conversation will be facilitated by the Chamber’s Executive Director, Donna Carlson.

It is open to all community members who are interested in learning and sharing more

about social-media marketing strategies as outlined in the book.

As participants build their business acumen through this and future book discussions, they will also learn more about the Chamber, its members, and the support this network provides to local businesses. Together, the goal is build a resilient economy in Estes Park.

To sign up for the May 14 discussion, simply go to the Events Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org. Watch for more Chamber Book Club discussions coming in 2021.

After months of negotiating, waiting for permits and approvals, broadcasting from a temporary location, and encountering several weather delays, KREVLP should be tucked into its new location soon.

An agreement with Mountain Imports will locate the tower and transmitter at 881 Dunraven Street, just a few blocks from the prior location. According to Cay Lacey, Board Chair, the location on Dunraven Street is very near the previous site and should result in signal strength and coverage very similar to the previous operation.

The station will be off the air for a few days while the antennae and transmitter are moved to the new permanent location. Once the equipment has again been hooked up, KREV-LP will resume its usual announcement and program schedule.

“We are thrilled to finally be back on the air to serve our listeners in the Estes

Valley and those visitors who stream our signal. Most of all, we are deeply grateful for the patience of our listeners and underwriters during this long

process,” Lacey said, adding that all commitments for on-air underwriter recognition will be fulfilled.

KREV-LP serves the Estes Valley with a varied mix of music, public service programming, and local announcements. To support Community Radio for the Estes Valley, visit the website at www.krevlpfm.org for more information on how to become an underwriter or contributor to help with the costs of relocating the tower. Click on the “Become an Underwriter” tab to fill out the on-line form, and someone will contact you to complete the process.

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Cameron “Cam” Duncan Robertson In loving memory of our father, Cameron “Cam” Duncan Robertson, an extraordinary man … he was a caring, loving grandfather, father and husband. Cam, as he preferred to be called, was named after his grandfather Angus Allan Cameron and you can see from these names he had a long line of Scottish ancestors. I would have lunch with Cam on most Fridays and meet up with him at a corner diner and see him chatting with a table full friends. Yes, this was Cam talking to all comers and sometimes even agreeing with them. At this lunch time event I observed something very interesting; "that you will not know your father until you know your father’s friends". For it was a constant stream of his old-time friends passing through Salt Lake City from Edmonton, Alberta on their way to warmer climates. When I could get stories from Cam’s old home town friends during these interesting and spell binding lunches, they would tell me about his bicycle rides, ski jumping, and canoe building. These were no short around town type rides, he and his ‘buddies’ would get on their two speed bikes (you changed gears by stopping, releasing the quick-release hubs on the rear wheel, removing the chain, turning the wheel around, putting the chain back on the other-side gear-sprocket and placing the wheel back in position, tightening the hubs... and off you rode... in second gear!).

This would be a ride from Edmonton to the Canadian Rockies (Jasper, to Lake Louise, to Banff) to Calgary, and then back up to Edmonton. So for Cam being in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado was like being back home. It was much later that I learned that Cam qualified to be on the Canadian Olympic ski jumping team... all but for one small problem he was only sixteen years old and at time you had to be seventeen years old to participate in winter Olympic games. It was from

these encounters that I found a new perspective and depth to Cam’s life and my understanding of who he was to me: Cam, father, and dad.

Cam’s work life started during World War II when he was rejected from serving in the Canadian Armed Forces due to a hearing deficit, he was deaf in one ear. That did not stop him from trying to serve in the war effort. He then started working for the USACD as a materials expeditor for building the ALCAN highway from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska via Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory covering some 1700 plus miles of the most inhospitable terrain and weather one can imagine. At the end of his assignment and near the wars end he met a young lady from southern Alberta and they married and settled down in Edmonton, Alberta to start a family.

Cam used his experience from his efforts on the ALCAN highway and

started work with J. I. Case farm machinery equipment company as a material expeditor; a job filled with many challenges and much travel across the vast distances of Alberta. He met these challenges with great surprise to his American counterparts and as he rose through the ranks of the J. I. Case Company (now known as Case IH). It was his hard work and constant view that work could be done smarter vs just working harder that brought him to the attention of the powers-to-be at Case and he was moved to Omaha, NE in 'the States' to handle special projects. This caused the relocation of his family from one country to another country. As with all things in life the grass may or may not be greener on the other side and we found ourselves faced with his decision that he would rather be his own boss or as close to that as he could make it. This resulted in relocating the family, wife, Olga, oldest son, Allan, and son, Blake (the baby

of the family) to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cam purchased a minority interest in a small speciality farm equipment dealership and launched them on a new path of growth, stability, and prosperity. Put two sons through the University of Utah. He worked hard and found that he needed some worklife-balance and took up the leisure sport of golf... you know, chasing a small white ball around on green grass and hitting at it with all sorts of wood and metal clubs. This was balanced with his opportunity to give back to the community through his many activities as a Mason and Shriner (Old Scottish rite), allowed him to give time and treasure to the philanthropic missions of the El Kala Shriner Temple in Salt Lake City and many, many opportunities to travel with his first love and only love, Olga.

After Olga’s fast and tragic fight with cancer ending in 2001, Cam moved to Arizona to golf and golf, and do some more golfing! Was he good at this leisure sport I cannot really say, for I think golf ’s allure skips the next generation, but I can say for sure he played golf until he could no longer hold or swing a club because of his Dupuytren’s contracture. At this point in 2015 he was moved to Estes Park by his youngest son, Blake, so that he could find peace and relaxation in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Cam, born in 1923, was the oldest of the three Robertson children and survived his two younger brothers. Cam’s wish was that he live longer than his grandmother-Cameron who passed away just shy of 96 years. Cam passed away in 2021, just shy of 98 years of age. He is survived by his two sons (Allan and Blake) and their families, four grandsons, and six grandchildren. Sincere thanks to his care givers at Good Samaritan Society and Hospice who provided thoughtful and compassionate care to the end.

Rev. Earl Matson Celebration Of Life May 8 A Celebration of Life in memory of Pastor Earl Matson will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The service will be held at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail in Estes Park.

Earl was the Mission Developer of this congregation in 1994 and served as Pastor until he retired at the end of 1999. After retiring Earl was active with many non-profit groups in Estes Park including The Rotary Club of Estes Park, Restorative Justice, Crossroads Ministry, Bread for the World, Peace Circle, the chaplaincy for both the EP Health Center and Hospice, and was a member of the Rocky Mountain National Park Crisis Incident Team. He loved music, Puerto Vallarta, camping and peanut butter sandwiches. His fa-

vorite place in Rocky was Bear Lake where he volunteered for many years.

Alzheimer disease took him on a long journey of decline; Earl died at the Estes Park Living Center on October 20, 2020.

A celebration and commendation of ashes had to be postponed until pandemic restrictions were lifted somewhat. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, four children from his first marriage, several grandchildren and two great grandsons. Currently the mask requirement and six feet spacing restrictions are in effect in the church.

Weather permitting there will be a reception outside after the service.

No flowers, please. Memorials may be made to Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.

The Pasque flowers are blooming.

Photo by Marcia Tavel

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Ann Racine Ann (Annie) Melva Racine, age 73, of Estes Park, Colorado, died at her home in Longmont, Colorado, on April 10th, 2021 after a valiant fight with cancer.

Ann was born on May 1st, 1947 in Watertown, South Dakota to Roger and Melva Pederson. Ann graduated from Watertown High School, class of 1965. She spent her junior and high school summers at Lake Kampeska as a Red Cross swimming instructor and lifeguard. After graduation from high school, she worked in her parent’s travel agency, Pederson Travel Service, then moved to Boulder, Colorado where she worked for Travel Center.

In the late 1970s, Ann joined Range Realty in Estes Park. She acquired Range Realty in the late 1980s. In 1987, she was the company’s Broker of Record and established Range Reality as a leading property management firm in the resort community.

Ann was active in the Estes Park Quota Club, a nonprofit service organi-

zation dedicated to helping hearing and speech impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and children. She also led fundraising efforts to provide state-of-theart emergency vehicles for use by the Estes Park Medical Center.

Ann loved helping people and she had a reputation of being pure fun, the “life of any party”—she had a million-dollar giggle.

Ann is survived by her husband, David Racine, her children Darren (Leslie) Rosener and Stacy Rosener. She was lovingly known as Nana to her grandchildren, Paul and Lela. She has three sisters, Jane (Richard) Hegstrom of Crownsville, Maryland, Remona (Ken) Toyama of Kanagawa-ken, Japan, Margaret (Robert) Spears of Watertown, South Dakota and a brother, Larry (Cheryl) Pederson of Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Preceding Ann in death were her parents and her brother, Roger (Merry) Pederson of Amherst, South Dakota.

No funeral services are planned at this time.

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Responsibilities include exceptional customer service, food prep, and assisting with socially distanced weekend events for our guests. Approx 10 hrs/wk. Can also work in Guest Services/Housekeeping department for full time year round employment. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

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UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT FULL-TIME TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE Celebrating our 49th year of environmental stewardship, the Upper Thompson Sanitation District endeavors to attract and retain a competent, positive, energetic and highly motivated professional individual. Our organization is committed to delivering quality customer service with a mission to ensure preservation, protection, and enhancement of the environment and our community. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who possesses a strong desire to contribute to the success and mission of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee. All levels of certification will be considered. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Wastewater Class D Certification within 1 year of hire and will perform operational and maintenance tasks pertaining to the treatment plant and support facilities.

Required minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Mechanical aptitude and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Must reside within 30 minutes of The Upper Thompson Sanitation District Treatment Facility and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License. UTSD is a drug and tobacco free work place. Prior to employment, the successful candidate is required to complete employment and substance screening, including a background investigation.

Salary Range is $39K-$55K and includes an attractive and competitive employee benefit package. The complete job description and employment application are available online at UTSD.org, or at the District Administration Office, located at 2196 Mall Road, M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Application and resume may be delivered, emailed, or mailed, to Upper Thompson Sanitation District; ATTN: Henry Newhouse, Plant Superintendent, P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, CO 80517. Email Henry@utsd.org Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, religion, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, or sexual orientation in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.

Become an integral part of the team in a family friendly atmosphere!

Now hiring: Bar Supervisor & Bar Staff Kitchen Supervisor & Kitchen Staff Experience required.

Wage dependent upon experience. Send resume to: Epal@esteslegion.org or Applications may be picked up after 3 p.m. at: American Legion Post 119 850 N Saint Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 for more information.

Year-Round Positions at the Rec Center Part-time Front Desk Part-time Lifeguards Part-time Custodian 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

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

Youth Development Specialist

(All Positions Full-Time)

Events 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, 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

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.

We are hiring! Top pay!

House Cleaners needed Looking for honest, hardworking, reliable team members Seasonal to year round work available Residential & Rental Cleaning Full and part time work available Will train! Experience a plus!

Call or text 720-570-6944

More Help Wanted

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

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

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

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

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

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

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

Please drop off resume in person at: Earthwood Artisans 360 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodartisans.com

Nanny needed for 6-month old, Mon-Fri 314-753-6211

Premier Members Credit union has a full-time Teller/Jr. Banker opening at its Estes Park branch on Wonderview Ave. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30 to 6:00. If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service and helping our members meet their financial goals, please visit our Careers website at www.pmcu.org/about/careers/ to learn more and apply today!

after school/YMCA pick up and care for 2 second graders. M W F 2:00 to 5:30, 15-20$/ hr. Please call Jill @ 970-214-7081

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

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.

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

Full of Part Time Retail Position Starting right away. Responsible for sales; pricing & displaying merch; cleaning store; unpacking/entering items in comp. Need person who enjoys dealing w/ people, has decent comp skills & enjoys cleaning.

Some wknds & eve's reqd (summer).

Apply at 160 W Elkhorn Ave.

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

HOuSEkEEPiNG POSiTiONS Cleaning rooms, public areas and laundry.

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

Send resumes to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com or apply in person at 3501 Fall River Road, Estes Park

HELP WANTED Come work at the cutest tea shop!

Sales Associate/Customer Service Part-Time, Year round position.

Weekends and holidays required.

Apply in store or email. rockymountainserenitea@gmail.com

AM Deli Clerk AM Cashier Apply in Person 900 Moraine Ave.

Manager’s Assistant Main location

Check Out Our Current Openings...

Beverage Cart Driver Hangar location Contact Armando at 970-402-9963 or email armando@smokindavesbbq.com to set up interview.

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

Join Our Sweet Team!

Full and Part Time Positions Available Now

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

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

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

OPEN INTERVIEWS! Come in person with your resume on Wednesday, May 5th from 9am-4pm.

Now hiring Hosts, Line Cooks, Banquets and much more!

Or apply at dunravenepresort.com

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

Murphy’s Hiring!

Counter Help/Prep Cook FT, Yr Rnd, $$$ + TIPS + shift meal

Apply at: 401 E. Elkhorn Ave.

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.

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Bilingual Spanish/English Patron Services Assistant Salary Range: $15 - $18 / hour Full Time: 32 hours/week Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance. Includes vacation/sick time accrual.

Closing Date: 5 pm, Monday, May 10, 2021, or until filled.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Review full job description and apply at www.estesvalleylibrary.org. Only online applications with cover letter and resume will be accepted. EEO. _____ Ayudante de Biblioteca bilingüe Español / Inglés Escala salarial: $15 - $18 / hora Horario laboral: 32 horas semanales Beneficios: Seguro médico, dental y de la visión. Los beneficios incluyen días de vacaciones y enfermedad.

Fecha límite para la solicitud: 5 pm, lunes, 10 de mayo del 2021, o hasta que esté ocupado SOLICITUD: Favor de leer la convocatoria entera y envíe la solicitud a través de www.estesvalleylibrary.org. Favor de incluir una carta de presentación y CV. La Biblioteca Pública de Estes Valley sigue las normas de Igualdad de Oportunidades Laborales.

• Front Desk • Housekeeping • Maintenance

Some Evenings and Weekends

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

Visitor Center

Retail Clerks 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: carolyn.carlson@RMConservancy.org

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PARADISE ON THE RIVER IS SEEKING FULL TIME AND SEASONAL HOUSE KEEPING AND LIGHT MAINTENANCE POSITIONS.

NOW HIRING! Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available for

SEASONAL HOUSING AVAILABLE

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

HOURLY PLUS TIPS AND BONUS, FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, COUPLES AND SINGLES ENCOUAGED TO APPLY. CALL KATHY @ 970-586-5513

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

shuttle Drivers

Fun, lighthearted, efficient,

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

organized ppl with great work ethics to work in front office. FT, pt, yearround and seasonal positions available. Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays. Also be friendly, comfortable working with money, good computer skills, and able to communicate clearly on the phone. Stop by the office or email for application wildside4x4tours@gmail.com ALSO HIRING SUMMER GUIDES

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

estiMAtor Join our fast-paced, growing team!

DUTIES - read and review plans & specifications; visit sites as needed; calculate material take-offs and determine labor costs; assemble bids from sub-contractors; develop cost estimates for projects; input data into company systems and update cost database; produce final estimate, scope of work, and proposal for each project.

SKILLS - friendly, outgoing personality; willing to learn and adjust; strong math, communication, and computer skills; understanding of the construction process; reliable transportation; experience with Excel and Word; creative problemsolving and self-motivation; ability to multi-task and think quickly.

Work in our office full-time, yearround. Wages DOE. Call 970-586-5796 to discuss your future!

Help Wanted!!!

Big Horn Restaurant!

Dishwasher, morning shifts, apply in person, $15/ hour.

Apply in person. 401 W. Elkhorn Ave.

oFFice stAFF:

$15-$17 hourly - Part time

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

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Housekeeper 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.

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.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com

Member FDIC

Retail or Stock positions open.

Full or part time, 20-40+ hrs/week.

Hiring bonus, discounts, flexible hours. Awesome end of season bonus for great work. $15-18 DOE; overtime hours available $22.50-$27/hour.

Closing, stocking, cashiering, tagging new items.

Friendly family owned retail shop.

Send resume to: ephelpwanted@gmail.com

guest services Position A Full-Time, Year-Round Front Desk Position, $17-$20 DOE Join our amazing lodging & wedding team, who continually produce 5 🌟 reviews.

Leadership role for a motivated, detail-oriented, customer-focused individual.

Send a statement of interest or resume to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com or apply in person: 3501 Fall River Rd. Estes Park, CO

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

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

Come and join our team!

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.

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Engineering/Maintenance Department: Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. We are looking for an experienced, dependable person who is able to perform physical labor and who has strong customer service skills. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

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

Trolley CDL Drivers

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

(Part-time, $17-22 hour) Apply at: www.estesparktrolleys.com under the contact us page.

$300 Retention Bonus paid out twice each year!

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

Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

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

Hot Tub / Maint Tech

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

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

SALES ASSOCIATE Work with a wonderful team in our beautiful Christmas shops.

Resume to Dianemuno@msn.com

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

SERVICES

SALES

SALES

Commercial Rentals

Trailers/Campers

Home Repair/Service

Piano Tuning

Garage Sales

Estate Sales

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

MOVING SALE 275 Peck Lane. Sat May 1st 8 - 2, Sun 2nd 10 - 2.

All must go.

Pineda Auction Service taking estate, antique, and other sales! Give us a call NOW before it’s to late to get your items SOLD, we do it all for you!

We’ll prove that “everyone loves a good auction!” Call (303)747-2806, we have the best prices around!

CAJUN Handyman Services We are back and ready to help you with all your small home projects!

Brian and Nancy 2000 Tahoe Camping Thibodeaux 253 W. Elkhorn overlook- Trailer w/Manual Slide-out 970-443-5613 or ing water wheel. Available

by Thor - 25 ft. length 970-586-2109 soon. About 800 sq. ft. + 3580 towing weight large deck. 970-586-2186 Includes queen bed, Other-Misc sofa/trundle, dbl sink, stove/oven, refrig/freezer, Wants To Rent microwave, air cond., furnace, power tongue lift, 2 Single male, 58 yrs old new RV batteries and looking for 1 bedroom or more. $7,850 Call Jim studio apt or cabin.

970-231-7988 I work in Estes Park and am N/S and N/P. (720) 249-8977 SERVICES Single office, includes internet, access to kitchen and handicapped bathrooms. $350.00/month.

Call Peggy 970-232-5588.

Retired Senior ( male) would like to rent a room or small condo starting May 1st. I am N/S with N/P. Please call or text Phil at 303-931-2975.

Cleaning First Class Cleaning Service. $35/hr SPRING SPECIAL! Call for an appointment.

Veteran’s Discount Available. 618-214-2124

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!

HOUSEHOLD Furniture Lazeboy couch for sale 3 seats, with 2 recliner seats. Dark color with pattern. $100. Please call 970 586 4926 or 970 217 1533.

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

May Day Giveaway!

1268 Strong Avenue May 1st, 2021 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (no early birds, please!)

Fundraiser for Pre Veterinary Camp Donations Optional Household items, children’s books/toys, home decor, outdoor equipment, etc.

Garage Sale: Saturday May 1st, 8am - noon.

1620 Gray Hawk Ct. We are moving, furniture, clothes, books, etc...

Garage Sale - April 30 Friday Only!

530 Far View Ln. Bicycles, Ikea Furniture, Tools and much more.

8:00 to 12:00

Follow Grn & Org Signs to 429 Whispering Pines Sat 9-2 Furniture, Knick Knacks, Antiques & Collectibles, Linens, Silver, Patio Furniture, Wheel Barrel, Piano and more!

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER CHIMNEY SWEEP

ACCOUNTING

DECK BUILDING/REPAIR

QuickBooks Support

Tax Minimization

CLOUD@CCOUNTING CLEANING SERVICES

MuellerPyeCPA.com

970.667.1070

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

ARCHITECTURE

ATTORNEYS ELECTRICIANS

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.

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES cont.

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes

EYECARE/GLASSES

Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993

970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com

970-586-1685

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati

Dr. Amber Busche Providing Personalized Eyecare and Tailored Eyewear to the Estes Valley

970-586-4418 www.aspen-eyecare.com 600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5

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FLOORING

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255

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

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

• 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

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

Call or text Chuck @ 970.342.0183

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PAINTING cont.

PROPANE

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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1590 Raven Ave~Unit K

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OPEN HOUSE

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$1,100,000 Misty Mountain Lodge

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