Estes Park News, May 5, 2023

Givin’ The Raspberry?

Matt Milde sent in this funny photo of a young bull elk and told us, “This boy got up close and personal today at my home!” Luckily, Matt was in the safety of his home. Remember, it is never safe to approach any wildlife, always photograph from a place of safety as Matt did. Photo by Matt

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Milde

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As first time home buyers, my partner and I knew we were entering difficult terrain trying to buy a home in Estes Park. Fortunately for us, Bret came highly recommended by a co-worker, and exceeded expectations we didn’t even know to have.

Bret was communicative, consistently available, and maintained an excellent balance between giving my partner and I time to think things through while still motivating us to check out properties and consider all our options.

Bret’s knowledge of the Estes Valley area was constantly on display, and I firmly believe if we hadn’t enjoyed the good fortune of working with him, we would still be surfing the market instead of happy, first time home owners.

Despite so many variables, from fluctuating interest rates, to a mountain town housing market and everything in between, the one constant was Bret. He and Melanie treated us like family from our first phone call to closing. If we enter the market again, Bret will be the first person we call. ~ Trevor

Looking For Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo Contestants

The Estes Park Health Foundation’s Crowns for the Care contestants are raising funds for a new Dexa Scanner at Estes Park Health. This scanner is a vital tool for measuring bone density, and women with higher bone density have an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Unfortunately, the current Dexa scanner is over 20 years old and is reaching the end of its functional life.

Crowns for the Care is looking for candidates to compete for Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2023. The contestant that raises the most money will be crowned Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo 2023 on Saturday, July 8th during Pink Night at the Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo.

This event has raised over $189,000 for cancer treatment and oncology services at Estes Park Health. This is an exciting event that brings the community together in support of a very important cause.

Cancer is a serious health concern, and early detection is key. A new Dexa Scanner is an important tool that can help identify cancer risk and quantify its spread. Short for dual-energy X-ray absorption, the DEXA scan helps the doctor evaluate bone health and determine the likelihood of osteoporosis or bone fractures. This scan also detects whether cancer has metastasized, or spread, to the bones. With accurate information, physi-

cians can work with patients to take proactive steps to prevent and manage cancer.

We are calling on women to volunteer to be Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo contestants and to help raise funds for the new Dexa Scanner. The cost of a new scanner is $50,000. With your help, we can ensure that Estes Park Health has the best tools available to detect and prevent cancer.

If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact the Estes Park Health Foundation at (970)-577-4370 or giving@eph.org. Your support is crucial in the fight against cancer, and we thank you for your consideration. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who are affected by this disease. Let’s work together to ensure that Estes Park Health has the best tools available to provide the highest quality of care to our community.

Rocky Mountain National Park To Move To Cashless Fee Collection Starting June 1

Transition to electronic payments reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability

Beginning on June 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Visitors who are only able to pay with cash may purchase a prepaid pass from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store at Beaver

Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers.

Entrance fees are an important source of revenue used to improve the visitor experience in national parks, including road and facility repairs and maintenance, trail improvements, installation of accessible exhibits, visitor and resource protection services, and more. Move to a cashless system allows parks to be better stewards of visitor dollars by

reducing the amount of time park staff spend managing cash, increasing the amount of fee revenue available to support critical projects and visitor services, and improving accountability and reducing risk.

For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/romo.

Park Hospital District Ballot Measure 8A passes

Alper, Workman and Foust chosen as Board Members

In a decisive election, voters in the Park Hospital District passed Ballot Measure 8A on May 2.

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This ballot measure does not impose any new tax or increase any tax rate that residents contribute to support the Park Hospital District. It does enable the Park Hospital District Board of Directors to enter into a multi-year financial agreement if the Board decides to affiliate with a larger nonprofit healthcare services organization.

“This is a great day for Estes Park Health,” said Estes Park Health CEO Vern Carda. “This decision can help in securing quality healthcare for our community members and visitors to the Estes Valley for decades to come.”

The EPH Board of Directors unani-

mously supported Ballot Measure 8A, citing access to capital needed to stay current with evolving medical technology, important access to larger payor networks, and financial savings opportunities that could come with affiliation with a larger nonprofit healthcare services organization.

The Board noted, “An affiliation with an integrated healthcare delivery organization will make a significant contribution toward safeguarding the availability of excellent health care services to meet the Estes Valley community’s healthcare needs for many years into the future by ensuring there will be reliable and quality referral networks in place to provide services that EPH does not currently provide.”

In public meetings, the EPH Board of Directors have said they are currently in talks with a larger healthcare organiza-

tion. A nondisclosure agreement prevents the Board from making the identity of the organization public.

This ballot measure passage is considered crucial for future negotiations.

“Estes Park Health appreciates the support of the voters in the Estes Valley,” said Board Chairman David Batey. “We believe the ‘yes’ vote is the right decision for the future of our hospital.”

Board members elected

Six people ran for four-year terms on the EPH Board of Directors.

The winners are Steve Alper, Cory Workman and Brigitte Foust. Alper was re-elected. Workman and Foust will be new to the Board. The winners will be sworn in at the next EPH Board meeting on Monday, May 15 at the Estes Park Town Hall meeting room.

See page 4 for more election results.

Public Service Recognition Week

May 7 marks the beginning of our annual celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, a week set aside to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. The goals of this program are to: Connect and educate citizens nationwide to the work of their government; Improve the perception and morale of federal workers and other public servants; and

Help inspire a new generation of public servants.

Town employees work hard every day to deliver the services and programs that our residents and visitors expect. This dedication to excellence can be seen in the results of our 2021 National Community Survey in which 88% of respondents rated the overall customer service by Town of Estes Park employees as “excellent” or “good”. This rating is higher than the national benchmark and reflects the motivation of our team members to meet and exceed the expectations of our community.

I am personally grateful that so many talented and committed individuals have made the decision to enter public service and work for the Town government. Our employees are our single most important asset in providing high-quality service to all members of our community and achieving the objectives established by the Town Board. It is a pleasure to work with all of them and I look forward to continuing to fill out our open positions with teammates that share our values and commitment to public service.

Each and every resident and visitor to Town can help us celebrate Public Service Recognition Week. Watch the Town’s social media channels throughout this upcoming week to see more highlights of our employees and the work they do. When you have a positive interaction with a Town employee, let them know! The Town needs a wide variety of talents and skills to continue to provide the services valued by our residents and guests. If you know anyone who might be interested in exploring a new career with local government, please encourage them to contact us to discuss our current opportunities.

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

During the week of April 23, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to nine calls for service. This included:

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

On 4/28/2023 at 8:26 p.m. police received a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report of a driver in the 300 block of West Riverside Drive. On scene they contacted a 72 year old female driver from Estes Park and found her to be DUI. She was charged with DUI and a violation of a protection order. She was arrested and trans-

Lastly, I would like to thank the remarkable commitment to public service exhibited by the following employees, all of whom have worked for the Town for 10 or more years:

· Monty Allen, Police

· Phillip Ball, Utilities

· Peni Barnes, Police

· Robert “Skip” Bauming, Public Works

· Brian Berg, Public Works

· Reuben Bergsten, Utilities

· Shaun Bledsoe, Police

· Tyler Boles, Utilities

· Kelly Doherty, Police

· Dale Duell, Utilities

· Adam Edwards, Utilities

· Michael Evanek, Utilities

· Greggory Filsinger Jr., Police

· Derek Fortini, Museum

· Josh Hahn, Utilities

· Deborah Holgorsen, Finance

· Elaine Hunt-Downey, Events and Visitor Services

· Justin Kearney, Public Works

· Shane Krell, Utilities

· Timothy Leonard, Utilities

· Richard Life, Police

· Joe Lockhart, Utilities

· Kimberly McEachern, Finance

· Kevin McEachern, Public Works

· Kate Miller, Town Administrator’s Office

· Matthew Osentowski, Utilities

· Corey Pass, Police

· Jeremiah Polucha, Police

· Estelle Purvis, Police

· Caleb Robertson, Police

· Steven Rusch, Utilities

· Karen Shea, Events and Visitor Services

· Suzanna Simpson, Town Administrator’s Office

· Jolene Svancara, Events and Visitor Services

· Mark Swallow, Police

· Jerry Twigg, Police

· Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk

· Tonya Ziegler, Public Works

• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 2

• Helicopter Standby: 1

• Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 1

• Illegal Burn: 1

• Smoke Investigation: 1

• Assist- 1

• Gas Leak: 2

ported to the Larimer County Jail.

On 4/30/2023 at 11:21 a.m. officers responded to a verbal disturbance in the 400 block of Steamer Drive. On scene, they discovered a 63 year old female from Estes Park who was in violation of a protection order. The female was charged with violation of a protection order, arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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of Dignity Memorial, we are committed to the highest standards at your time of need.

We can also put a plan in place to emotionally and financially relieve your loved ones of burden. This can be the greatest gift that you can offer them. Show them how much you care by protecting them now!

Call 970-909-4789 to reserve a spot at our upcoming preplanning seminar on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Allnutt-Estes Park Chapel.

Dawn Shields, our local Pre-Planning Advior, understands the needs of Estes Park families. As part of a trusted name, you can count on her to provide you with a plan that fits you and your family!

The trustees and I, in service to the townspeople of Estes Park, strive to be proactive in our work. Our proactiveness is evident in the amount of time we spend considering data, looking at trends, playing out scenarios and so on. And it’s evident in the deliberate manner through which we make or revise plans that guide the work of the Town. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to be proactive, sometimes circumstances necessitate that we react. Such is the case with unexpected death of a trustee Scott Webermeier on March 26.

After a couple of weeks of deliberation, during a regular meeting of the board on April 11, the trustees and I took up the matter of filling the vacancy created by the death of Webermeier. There and then, in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 31-4-303—requiring we either appoint or set an election to fill the vacancy within 60 days—we agreed on a non-election option. It consists of eligible persons submitting letters of interest, board members interviewing them, and then appointing one to fulfill the vacant term. To be eligible, candidates must be United States citizens, at least 18 years of age, residents of the Town of Estes Park for the past twelve consecutive

months and registered electors. During the board’s meeting on April 25, it was announced nine candidates had stepped forward. At the time of this article submission, six individuals, William Brown, Bruce Darby, Nathan Harger, Frank Lancaster, John Meissner and Jason Van Tatenhove have accepted the interview invitation. Staff are confirming eligibility and arranging for one-at-a-time public candidates interviews during a study session prior to the board meeting on May 9. Order of interviews is by a lot drawing. All interviews will be viewable via the Town’s portal. Subsequent to the interviews, the Town Board will vote to appoint a new trustee. Swearing in will occur during the board meeting on May 23. Prior to that, staff will conduct the necessary onboarding with trustee-designate regarding procedures, rules and so on.

A heartfelt thank-you to the six individuals who completed the process to serve the townspeople of Estes Park. You, by doing so, are part of the long, steady and illustrious ranks of civic-minded individuals who answered the call to serve when circumstances called for action. And because of you, we remain Estes strong.

Next Learn With The League Features Program On “RMNP & RMC: Working Together”

Wednesday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain. All are welcome. No registration necessary.

Estee Murdock, Rocky Mountain Conservancy presents, “RMNP & RMC: Working Together”

Estee Rivera Murdock

As Rocky Mountain National Park has grappled with some of the greatest challenges in its history including devastating wildfires and record-setting park visitation, the park’s official nonprofit partner, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy has worked alongside offering vital support through philanthropy and education.

Hear from Executive Director Estee Rivera Murdock on how the Conservancy is helping to protect and enhance the park through critical land acquisition, wildfire recovery, historic and cultural preservation, trail construction, and innovative ed-

ucation programs through the recently retooled Field Institute and initiatives to bring underrepresented school children to Rocky for immersive curriculum-based outdoor education. Learn about the many ways the Conservancy supports RMNP operations ranging from major funding of Search & Rescue to developing the next generation of stewards by funding research and paid fellowships. Find out how the Conservancy is addressing the workforce housing shortage in the Estes Valley.

Estee’s program is a perfect complement to RMNP Superintendent Darla Sidle and Kyle Patterson’s update to the League in March. Maybe you’ve shopped at a Conservancy-run Nature Store or even proudly display the RMNP license plate on your car. Learn what a difference your support, and that of other Conservancy members and donors, is making for RMNP!

Results For EVRPD, EVFPD & UTSD Elections

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Directors

Mark Moraczewski-272

Michael Fallon-268

Heather Gooch-240

Estes Valley Fire Protection District

EVFPD Board Seats

Marybeth Bruchwalski - 1589

Jonathan Ames Hodde - 1410

Ballot Issue A:

Yes - 1365

No - 1446

Upper Thompson Sanitation District Ballot Measure Yes-1,623

No-423

4 Year Board Seat

Susan L. Doylen-1,421

Ronald Irwin Duell-1,364

2 Year Board Seat

Christopher Lee Eshelman-1,608

Hospital District Results see page 2.

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Aviation Club Hosts Speaker From “Wings Over The Rockies “ Air & Space Museum

If you have ever visited an aerospace museum, you know the wonder of exploring many decades of aviation and space flight history. The International Aviation Club of Estes Park will meet on Wednesday, May 10, for a fascinating program on the what, when, how and why of creating air and space museum collections and exhibits.

The speaker will be Stewart Bailey, the Exhibits & Collections Manager at Wings Over the Rockies, an outstanding air and space museum with two locations in the Denver area, at the former Lowry AFB, and at Centennial Airport.

Bailey grew up during the opening of the space age, and is a lifelong enthusiast of aviation and space flight. Stewart graduated from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, and has had a career that spans over 30 years in Aviation, Space and Science Museums. Before coming to Wings, he served as the Curator for the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston. Prior to

Aviation & Space Museum; Director of Education at the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum (the Air Zoo) ; Executive Director of the Michigan Space & Science Center and Exhibits Graphic Designer for the Cranbrook Institute of Science Museum.

Mr. Bailey has published one book on the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum collection and has numerous articles and photographs in aviation and spaceflight related books and magazines. He is an avid model builder and model rocketeer with additional interests in astronomy and American Civil War naval history.

The Aviation Club meeting is Wednesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 119 hall, located at 850 No. St. Vrain Ave. As always, the Legion is open to the public with food and drink for purchase. Our gathering is

open to all interested, so if you like flying, planes, space, or just talking to aviation enthusiasts, come join us!

Big Thanks From The Organizers Of

The Clean-Up Day

To The Editor:

On Saturday, April 29, a beautiful sunny day, over 100 people arrived at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center to help with the annual Community-wide Clean-Up Day. Volunteers of all ages, from young children to seniors, families and individuals, and groups from various organizations and businesses, gave of their time and effort to pick up trash all over town, and they did an amazing job. Many broadened their routes, and it was apparent as we drove around viewing roadsides, shrubs, and low-lying areas that massive amounts of litter had been cleared away thanks to these wonderful volunteers!

In addition, 12 members of the Rotary Club of Estes Park waded through the Fall River clearing away tree limbs and other obstructions in the river in preparation for the 35th annual Duck Race which takes place next Saturday, May 6.

A special “Thank You” goes to all the residents who showed up to help, as well as the following groups:

Summit Church and the Newsom family

Estes Park Police Auxiliary

Platte River Power Authority

Town of Estes Park

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District

Rocky Mountain Dumpsters

The Rotary Club of Estes Park

Deep appreciation also goes to CDOT for supplying the orange trash bags, and Visit Estes Park, Estes Park News, and the Trail Gazette for publicizing this event.

To everyone that assisted – you did a fabulous job. Thank you.

Annie Hanson

Tara Moenning

Stewart Bailey, Exhibits & Collections Manager at Wings Over the Rockies.

Thank You To All From The Watershed Coalition

The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition recently hosted an Earth Day event, From Snowpack to Flora and Fauna. Our speakers were scientists, Dr. Steven Fassnacht from CSU and Dr. Koren Nydick, Chief of Resource Stewardship at Rocky Mountain National Park. We learned how plants and animals are coping with our changing climate and how our region can adapt to new realities through different management of the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). We also heard from a new generation of environmental stewards. Middle School Teacher, Ravi Davis, brought members of her Environmental Resilience Team who are participating in a statewide challenge to improve climate resiliency in Estes Park.

To those of you who attended, we thank you for your support. Your donations are very important to us and they help us continue our commitment to serve this community. When we apply for grants

from organizations like the Colorado Water Conservation Board or the Northern Colorado Community Foundation, we are required to supply a portion of matching funds. Your dollars allow us to be successful in winning grants. With

We owe a huge thanks to several busi nesses in Town as well. Kris Hazelton at EP News supports us in all our endeavors. Kind Coffee and Safeway donated the refreshments that everyone appreciated. Our raffle prizes were fun highlights to the afternoon, thanks to donated items from ACE Hardware, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Estes Park Parks & Recreation Marina, and Peaks Hallmark.

Estes Valley Land Trust Seeks Volunteers

Every year, the Estes Valley Land Trust monitors more than 170 properties across the Estes Valley that preserve our incredible scenery and critical wildlife habitat. This year, we are looking for 1015 additional volunteers to hike, photograph and complete short reports, to ensure that these properties remain protected.

“Our conservation easement monitoring program is one-of-a-kind in Colorado,” said Madeleine Green, the land trust’s Stewardship Manager. “Our volunteers do most of the field work and we’re a little short this year.” If you love the outdoors and want to hike for a good cause, monitoring a conservation easement may be a great fit for you. No experience is needed!

Each property is different and the land trust will assign monitoring duties to volunteers based on their interest and desire. Some monitoring events are short

and involve hiking on flat ground for less than an hour, while others are more strenuous and may involve a few hours of hiking. “We will tailor the monitoring experience to each volunteer, to make sure everyone has a good time,” said Green.

The land trust will offer a free training session, with lunch provided, in early June and monitors are always partnered with co-monitors, for safety purposes. For more information or to sign up and volunteer with the land trust, please contact Madeleine Green at 970-5776837 or stewardship@evlandtrust.org.

About the Estes Valley Land TrustFounded in 1987 by Estes Park residents, the Estes Valley Land Trust is a nationally recognized land conservation organization that has preserved nearly 10,000 acres of land and some of the most iconic landscapes in the Estes Valley. Please consider becoming a member of the land trust at www.evlandtrust.org/donate.

Glen Haven General Store Opens This Weekend

The Glen Haven General Store would like to an nounce that we are opening early this year! On Saturday, May 6 8:00 a.m., you can once again in dulge in our world famous cinnamon rolls! Come check out our beautiful new gifts and souvenirs. A variety of delicious fudge, peach and cherry cobbler, and sandwiches from our homemade bread can also be found on the menu. You can pre-order online on Friday, May 5th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Just tell us what time you would like to

pick up your cinnamon rolls in the comment line, and we will have them fresh and ready to go. Go to www.glenhavengeneralstore.com to place your order. You can also call us at 970586-2560 to place an order. If you would like more than six cinnamon rolls, you must pre-order one day in advance. We will be open on Saturdays and Sundays in May and then everyday this summer after Memorial Day. We can’t wait to see you!

Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Day

Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. Teachers affect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops. You are student’s friends, philosophers and guides-all molded into one person to inspire their future. We had our prize distribution for National Teacher Appreciation Day today (5/2) at Estes Park High School. TDS Telecom thanked all 35 High School Teachers. Each teacher received a $25 gift card to a

coffee shop and a $10 gift card to a book shop along with a goody box, which was filled with TDS swag, some candy & snacks and tons of gratitude for what they do. All the teachers and school officials were very thankful to TDS for the appreciation, but the reality is we cannot thank them enough for changing lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges, every day.

Research shows that social engagement can slow the process of dementia. Photo courtesy Unsplash.com

Estes Park Health Encourages Participation In The Memory Café

Estes Park Health encourages patients and their families dealing with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to participate in and volunteer for the Memory Café in Estes Park. The social gathering takes place every second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church (880 MacGregor Ave.) in the Parish Hall.

Each month, the Memory Café offers coffee, tea and snacks as well as singalong music and activities related to a theme.

“We encourage remembrances and storytelling as well as laughter and joy,” said Jane Stuart, coordinator of the Memory Café in Estes Park. “One of the devastating outcomes of dementia (from diagnosis on) is social isolation and stigma. The Memory Café is designed for stress-free social interaction and fun.”

Volunteers who run the program have basic training in positive social interactions with people who have dementia. They were trained by a group called Dementia Together (dementiatogether.org). The group welcomes new volunteers from the community who have an interest in learning and sharing a joyful spirit with others.

Volunteers are needed to help plan programs, provide refreshments, help set up, creating public outreach and communications.

Contact St. Bart’s at 970-581-4590 to sign up. Contact Memory Café coordinator Jane Stuart at 970-430-8105 or jhsstuart@gmail.com for more information.

“This is a chance for people to feel supported, make friends and connect with loved ones through coffee and snacks

and singing,” Jane emphasized. “We have found that when folks come month after month, their worries vanish, at least for this hour-and-a-half.”

The dates for the Memory Café for the rest of the year are:

May 11

June 8

July 13

August 10

September 14

October 12

November 9

December 14

Research shows that social engagement can slow the process of dementia.

“The Memory Café is a reminder that no one has to walk this journey alone,” Jane said. “We can continue to love and have fun with our spouse, friend or neighbor who is experiencing dementia.”

Some community members are shy about going to the Memory Café to begin with, but sometimes a doctor or nurse making a recommendation for a family to attend helps them plug in to this social opportunity.

“We do not discuss dementia or memory loss directly,” Jane explained, “but we simply support each patient and caregiver and friends along this journey without judgment.”

According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone in the world develops dementia every three seconds. In 2020, there were more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia. This number is expected to double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050.

Estes Valley Quilt Guild May Meeting Announcement

Estes Valley Quilt Guild will meet on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:45 p.m. Our guest speaker is Margaret Willingham, an experienced teacher. She specializes in teaching her signature, non-traditional method for hand and machine reverse applique that makes it easy and FUN! Eye of the Beholder’s method is called: Trace, Baste, Snip & Stitch. Margaret has taught her hand and machine reverse applique methods to quilters nationally at Road to CA, Vermont Quilt Festival, AQS shows, KCRQF, Applique Away on Galveston Bay, Academy of Applique and QuiltFest. Quilting is a

journey and Margaret will inspire yours to be taken creatively and joyfully with grace.

Come early to enjoy your quilting friends, and bring your show and tell.

Estes Park Health Receives $1,000 For Emergency Medical Responder Classes

A donation from Ace Hardware will help to provide training and training materials for four area groups of first responders.

For several years, Ace Hardware owners Ken and Cathy Reid have given scholarships to graduating high school students in their quest to give back to the community. This year, they decided to do something different.

On Friday, April 28, Ace Hardware donated $1,000 each to the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, the Glen Haven Fire Department, the Estes Park Police Department School Resource Officer Program and Estes Park Health Education.

Thanks for helping Estes Park Health train are first responders in these important, life-saving skills!

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Estes Park Health's Deborah Francis (second from right) poses with other first responders after receiving a check for $1,000 for Emergency Medical Responder training by Estes Park Health. Photo courtesy of Estes Park Trail-Gazette.

Estes Park Health’s Lab Is The Heartbeat Of The Hospital

The laboratory is the heartbeat of Estes Park Health. Without the quick and accurate results from more than 200 lab tests, doctors would just be guessing about important diagnoses and treatments.

Thirteen people currently work in the lab at Estes Park Health. They conduct tests on blood, urine, stool samples and respiratory fluids. The professionals who staff our lab know how to work the fine machinery for results on chemistry, coagulation, microorganisms, molecular,

urinalysis and blood bank information. The lab is also home to fresh and frozen plasma and 26 units of blood for patients.

Pictured above is Rachel Galbraith, Laboratory Supervisor. We salute all the talented professionals who work tirelessly to deliver essential health information to patients and providers.

April 23 – 29 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. Medical Laboratory Professionals Week originated in 1975.

Rachel Galbraith

Sam Robbins At Next

“Listening At The Legion”

American Legion Post 119, home of "Listening at the Legion," is thrilled to present nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Sam Robbins on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Sam has appeared as a contestant on NBC's "The Voice," and has appeared multiple times in Nashville's prestigious Bluebird Cafe.

Sam Robbins is often described as an "old soul singer songwriter." A Nashville based musician whose music evokes classic 70s singer songwriters like James Taylor and Neil Young, Sam adds a modern, upbeat edge to the storyteller troubadour persona. An avid performer, he has gained recognition from extensive touring and as one of the six 2021 winners in the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk competition, one of the largest and most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country.

Sam is a full time troubadour, playing over 150 shows a year across the country, including the MainStage at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Dripping Springs Songwriter’s Festival, and as one of the “‘Most Wanted to Return” artists in the 2023 Falccon Ridge Folk Festival. Over his career, Sam has performed countless shows across the country, in theaters, concert halls,festivals, and listening

rooms. Wherever he is performing, Sam builds an intimate, easy connection with the listener, naturally creating a feeling of closeness throughout the performance.

Since moving to Nashville in September 2019 following his graduation from

Berklee College of Music, Sam has made a splash in music city - performing at the Bluebird Cafe within a month of moving, and sitting in again at the legendary venue with Liz Longley in February. Sam was also a winner at the Eddie's Attic Songwriter's shootout competition in Atlanta in early March 2020.

All four shows of 2023 at "Listening at the Legion" have filled the house, with the last two shows selling out well ahead of the event. This is a "one night only" show, and it is expected that tickets will go fast. Get yours at esteslegion.org or by calling 970 586-6118. See you there!

Duck Waddle 5K This Saturday

General information: May 6, 2023, Saturday

On-line registration: estesparkrunning.org/our-races/ duck-waddle-5k

Race Day Registration: 7:30 a.m.8:45 a.m., at Visitor Center Parking Structure

Race Start Time: 9 a.m., east of Parking Structure on Lake Estes Trail, running counter-clockwise around Lake Estes.

Finish line: Lake Estes Trail, west of the Lake Front Parking area, north side of Lake Estes.

Entry includes: one duck adoption, race shirt (add $10), beer token Awards: Overall, Masters, Age Group Benefits local youth programs and advocacy for multi-use trails.

epduckrace.org

Then, The Ducks Drop At Nicky’s At 1:00 p.m.

New Band-”Blue Sky” To Debut At The American Legion May 20

What does a horse trainer, an owl expert, a tour guide, a geo-physicist, a hospital administrator, and a podcast host have in common? Besides sharing a love for this beautiful mountain town, they all also happen to be local musicians with a passion for performing great music in the mountains.

When one thinks of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, the first words and images that come to mind are probably not “classic rock.” Classic, yes. Rocks, sure! But... “rock ‘n roll?”

If you are a fan of both kinds of rock, you are in for a treat!

Introducing “Blue Sky” ~ a new classic rock band in town. "Blue Sky" is eponymously named after the classic Allman Brothers song of the same title, and also for the azure dome over the Colorado Rockies.

“Blue Sky” is comprised of local experienced seasoned musicians that you may already know from other local bands and

musical situations. "Blue Sky" features an eclectic cadre of characters: Kevin Dennis (founder of “The Mountain Town Rockers” and formerly of "The Dennis ~ Tobias Band"); Gary Hall (also from “The Mountain Town Rockers” and leader of his own band "The Really Most Sincerely Dead");

Mark Rashid (from "The TropiCowboys," "Magic Dragon" and "The Brad Fitch ~ Mark Rashid Duo"); Scott Rashid (also from “The Mountain Town Rockers”); Roy Dearen (local Estes Park solo performer); and Brett Wilson (formerly of "Peregrin Road" and local podcast host for The Rocky Mountain Channel).

“Blue Sky” is another entertainment vehicle for these six local musicians to get out there and perform and interact with all of you! All of the other bands and projects that the “Blue Sky” members are involved with will still be performing as well, there are no changes. The “Blue Sky” debut performance will be on Saturday May 20th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The American Legion. There is no cover charge and dinner is available after 5 p.m.

USO Salute Celebrating Veterans And Armed Forces Day With Kings Of Swing And Friends

musicians like Nat King Cole, Marilyn Miller, and Glenn Miller. No one will blame you if your foot gets to tapping along with the music so much that you have to get up and dance in the aisles.

The Kings of Swing have been performing in Estes Park and the Front Range for more than 25 years. For this show, Dave Scott will play trumpet, Nick Frazee the sax, Chuck Varilek the trombone, Dawson O'Dowd the piano, Julie Varilek the bass, and Ward Durrett the drums. The friends include: Julie Phares, Charles Phares, Denise Stookesberry, Michelle Gergen-Wisner, Ruby Bode, Ivy Andersen and Cory Workman.

Join us for a fun-filled evening honoring and celebrating our Armed Forces. If you are a current service member or a veteran, we would love for you to see you there—especially in uniform!

On May 20, 1950, the United States celebrated its first Armed Forces Day, and now 73 years later, May 20, 2923, the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies invites you to the Historic Park Theatre to celebrate our troops with a bash—a Big Band Bash!

The Kings of Swing will hit all the right big-band notes as they perform some classic World War II era music along with their friends. You will hear songs like, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Besame Mucho” and other classics from

Tickets are:

$20 Adults

$17 FAGR members, veterans, current service members, and seniors

$15 Youth

Tickets can be purchased in person at Macdonald Book Shop, online at fineartsguildoftherockies.wellattended.com /events/sro-tribute-for-armed-forcesday-featuring-the-kings-of-swing, or the night of the event at the Historic Park Theatre.

Longs Peak Reunion Benefit Concert

Longs Peak Reunion returns in late August to celebrate historic stories along the Longs Peak trail. Starting off the Longs Peak Reunion 2023 will be a benefit concert featuring Lost Penny and a silent auction featuring many donated items from area merchants.

Lost Penny will perform Friday, May 19, 2023 at the American Legion Hall in Estes at 7:00 p.m. Local mountaineering

legend Mike Caldwell will emcee the evenings’ festivities.

Tickets are $10 and are available through Eventbrite.com or at the door. Food and drink are available for purchase.

For more information, or for silent auction donor information, please call Greg at 303-949-5964.

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You DO Have A Compelling Story To Share. You CAN Take A Video With Your Cell Phone.

tions the advantage of being remembered, standing out among like organizations and building long-term relationships with board members, donors, and industry partners. In this handson workshop, participants will work with a customized set of brand strategy tools that help to identify Brand Personality/Archetype, Target Audience, Brand Benefits, Competitive Brand Position and Promise, and Messaging Package.

Video Storytelling with Dannielle Stewart

MAY 2023

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC)

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s Marketing Workshops continues its series of concurrent workshops. One presenter will dive into developing a brand strategy and the other will introduce video as a tool for marketing your cause or product. Ask questions, work it out on paper and through conversation. Or, break out your cell phone and learn some basic tools to show your stories. It’s a small group workshop and highly valuable. These workshops are free to nonprofits in the Estes Valley or $40 for community members, government agencies, nonprofits not serving in Estes Park, or businesses.

Two branding aficionados lead the Marketing workshops from KidGlov, a fullservice boutique, marketing, branding, and advertising agency in Omaha, NE.

Lyn Wineman, KidGlov President and Chief Strategist, teams up with one of her Story Producers, Dannielle Stewart. EPNRC is thrilled to welcome them to town and share their expertise with the local nonprofit industry.

Brand Strategy with Lyn Wineman

A strong brand strategy gives organiza-

Everyone with a mobile phone can learn the basic bones of creating a compelling storytelling video that moves minds and wallets alike. Get the basics of how to prepare for a successful day of filming and interviews. Learn from live examples in real time for discussion amongst the group. This is a great introductory workshop to get you excited and feel empowered to use video to tell your story.

Registration for these workshops is online at epnonprofit.org. Registration closes May 19.

Educational workshops meet EPNRC’s mission to connect, support, and inspire nonprofits. EPNRC encourages nonprofit directors, employees, advocates, board members to take one of the Marketing workshops.

Other upcoming educational opportunities through EPNRC include: Legacy Giving Brunch on June 27 for donors and fundraisers; Campaign Fundraising on July 25 (when does an organization move past event fundraisers?); Artificial Intelligence in the Nonprofit Workspace and Free Tech Tools for Nonprofits (November date TBD). Visit epnonprofit.org for more information.

Memory Cafe On May 11

Memory Café is a relaxed, social gathering for Estes Valley community members experiencing memory loss due to any form of dementia, together with a spouse, family member, or friend. We stimulate those memory neurons by enjoying coffee/snacks, conversation, singing, and sharing remembrances through games and activities. Research and the medical community encourage fun, social activity for all of us as we age but especially for those with memory loss. So, think of this as a health appoint-

ment or monthly social gathering with friends.

This month on Thursday, May 11th we will be celebrating Out with the Snow; In with Spring Flowers. Bring your memories of gardening / farming, and stories of plants, crops, or flowers that you remember. We will meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church (880 MacGregor Ave.) from 10:00 – 11:30 (every second Thursday of the month). We hope you will join us!

Call Jane at 970-430-8105 for more info or to let us know you are coming.

AVANT GARDE ALEWORKS, LUMPY RIDGE BREWING CO., OSKAR BLUES BREWERY, UPSLOPE BREWING CO., RIVER NORTH BREWERY, AND MANY MORE!

Merchants Donating

A “Mostly Vocal Recital”

Featuring Scott Anderson, Tenor

Please join us for the final concert in the 2023 Peak to Peak concert series, featuring Scott Anderson. The concert will be held at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th

Scott is known as the principal tenor soloist with the Estes Valley Chamber Singers, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park, the Estes Park Village Band, and several small ensembles. He has also performed in more than a dozen musicals with the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, as well as with the Longmont Symphony and the Longmont Chorale, the CU Festival of Choirs, and the Boulder Philharmonic Chorus. He is quite involved in the music at the Rinn United Methodist Church.

Scott studied voice at the University of Colorado with Dr. Dennis Jackson and with Roger Bergford of Boulder, and most recently with Dr. Derek Chester, professional tenor soloist and Vocal Professor at the University of Northern Colorado. Scott also studied French Horn and Organ at CU, but that was long ago…

The concert will include pieces by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Stravinsky, Verdi, Britten, Bernstein, and Copland. There may be some “not-so subtle” surprises.

The Peak to Peak Concert Series is sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. Our mission is to highlight talented Estes Valley musicians. Concerts are free but donations are graciously accepted.

Thank You For Hwy. 7 Trash Clean Up

Over a week ago I began noticing a large amount of litter piling up at a business on Hwy 7. I emailed the Compliance Dept. of the EP Police Dept. plus the Mayor to voice my concern. I am happy to say that the issue has been taken care of and the litter has been removed. The Mayor sent my concern on to our Town Administrator as well. I wish to thank Officer Mason, Mayor Wendy Koenig and TA

This Day, May 5th in History

Travis Machalek for their quick response to me. Yesterday as I passed that business, I saw two people out picking up the trash. One of them was our Mayor! We live in a beautiful community and I believe it's the responsibility of business and home owners to make it a place we can all be proud of!

Diane Palmer

1995-Last basketball game at Boston Gardens (Orlando Magic beats Boston Celtics) 1987-Detroit Tigers are 11 games back in AL, but go on to win AL East 1979-Voyager 1 passes Jupiter

1955 "Damn Yankees" opens at 46th St. Theater New York City for 1022 performances

Minnie, Ginny & Sampson Need Loving New Homes

Sweet little Minnie is a chihuahua/ Italian greyhound mix. She is about 11 years old and weighs 6.5 lbs. She will do best with other calm animals. She loves to go for walks and is in general good health. She will do great with someone that is home a lot and wants a loving companion.

Ginny is about 11 years old. Her family moved overseas and could not take her with. She is currently in foster care. She takes a little time to warm up, but she is a sweet, good girl. Sampson is a one year old lab/Ger-

man Shepherd mix who weighs 70 lbs. He is good with dogs and cats. He needs a little work on his manners but he is very sweet and kennel trained. Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet any of these special pets. Don’t shop, please adopt!

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

Minnie

Ginny

Sampson

Ballet Renaissance At The Duck Race

Nonprofit Ballet Renaissance is pleased to support this year’s annual Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival with an admission-free community performance on stage at Performance Park, the day of the race, Saturday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m., weather permitting. The performance will feature Guest Artist Sharon Wehner, former principal dancer with Colorado Ballet, performing White Swan pas de deux with Radoslaw Kokoszka. The two

will be joined by a group of young Ballet Renaissance students, ages 4-11, many of whom have joined the Ballet Renaissance Protégé Program. Have you adopted a duck? Visit www.epduckrace.org to adopt a duck or two or three in support of one of many of the participating organizations.

Yoga And The Word Classes Offered By

Alicia Cossota

Alicia Cossota owner of Zoomet Yoga LLC is proud to announce weekly Yoga and The Word classes in two locations. The gentle non-denominational, faith based yoga classes are scheduled on Mondays at 10:30 at St. Francis Angelican Church located at 3480 St. Francis Way and on Thursdays at 10:30 at 600 S. St. Vrain, Unit 1 in the Jazzercise location. Classes are donation based with no membership required. All experience levels are welcome. Come as you are and leave feeling rejuvenated; body, mind and spirit.

For more information, contact Alicia at zoometyoga@gmail.com or visit her website which you can find at zoometyoga.com

Wehner and Kokoszka at PCCR.

Photo by Jim Ward.

BR students on stage at Performance Park.

Center Stage School Of Dance & Gymnastics Recital May 13

Celebrating 25 Years In Estes Park

Estes Park’s Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics will be performing their annual end-of-the-year gala performance next weekend at the Estes Park Center YMCA of the Rockies' Walter G. Ruesch Auditorium. One show only on Saturday, May 13, at 6 p.m., you are invited to watch more than 100 dancers and gymnasts perform with colorful costumes, great choreography and fun music. We will be showcasing performances in multiple dance forms including hiphop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and contemporary, as well as routines in gymnastics/tumbling. Our tiniest performers start out at age three and our competitive Jr. and Sr. Dance Teams will be performing their awardwinning 2023 routines. The dance teams had a record-winning season this year and we could not be prouder of them and all their hard work and dedication as they traveled to regional competitions around the state of Colorado, representing Estes Park! We are so excited to announce that Ballet Renaissance at Center Stage will be opening the gala again this year with a beautiful performance. Please help Center Stage, help Cross-

roads Ministry of Estes Park. Everyone is encouraged to bring a canned/nonperishable food item to the recital on Saturday, to receive $1 off the price of admission for every item you bring to the door, up to five items/$5.00 per ticket. Crossroads Ministry helps so many local families in the Estes Valley and we would love to help them with their mission of providing to those in need. We had amazing donations last year and we would love to surpass it this year. This two-hour show is fun for the whole family, and we invite you to come out and cheer on all these amazing Estes Valley performers. General admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students, and children ages four and under are free (Only cash or checks are accepted at the door.) For additional questions, please call Center Stage at 970-714-0755, visit us online at centerstagedanceestespark.com, or message us via Facebook @ centerstagedanceestespark. Thank you for helping us celebrate the art of dance in Estes Park.

How Are Mental Health Challenges Impacting Our Community’s Youth?

Youth are facing a mental health crisis in the United States. Report after report describe increasingly worrisome statistics. According to one study, hospitalizations for pediatric suicidal behavior have increased by over 163% over an eleven year period.

Locally, in fall of 2021, the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey garnered responses from just over 400 Estes Park School District students. 42% of high school respondents and 32% of middle school respondents reported feeling sad or hopeless for over two weeks in a row. Even more concerning, over 25% of responding high school and middle school students reported that they had considered suicide in the past twelve months.

At the next Living Room Conversation on Thursday, May 18, the Estes Valley Library, Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, and the Estes Park School District are joining forces to discuss youth mental health in our community. Residents of all ages are invited to the Estes Park Middle School Commons to share experiences and perspectives about mental health challenges our youth are facing.

Participants will consider questions like, “How are young people caring for their mental health, and what helps or

gets in the way?” and, “How are mental health challenges impacting our community, and what changes would we make to help our young people thrive?”

Whether you’re a teen, a parent, you work for an organization that supports youth, or you just care about this issue, you’re invited to hear others’ perspectives and share your own.

Dinner will be provided beginning at 5:30, then attendees will break out into small groups for facilitated dialogue using the Living Room Conversations model. For more information about this process, check out the Conversation Guide on the event registration page at estesvalleylibrary.org.

This interactive program is participatory in nature, and attendees will be asked to engage with and contribute to the conversation. Come to the table to share your perspective, learn about the experiences of others, and leave with strong connections and a shared sense of community.

Community Conversations are cohosted monthly by Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) and the Estes Valley Library. For background on the conversation series, visit www.estes.org/communityconversations.

Return To The Scene Of The Climb: A Story Of The First American Ascent Of Everest & The Sherpas Who Made It Possible

On Wednesday, May 24, join the Estes Valley Library in commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition (AMEE). You’re invited to enjoy a unique, exclusive author talk with special guest Alison Jean Lester, the daughter of expedition member James T. Lester.

James was an American psychologist who accompanied the AMEE to study the personality and group dynamics of the expedition members. After the 1963 ascent, he led five Sherpa climbers around the United States on an eight-week appreciation tour, the first of its kind. In 1998, he returned to Nepal to document, in the Sherpas’ own words, how their lives had changed since the expedition.

Scheduled for release on May 25, Return to the Scene of the Climb is compilation of James’s previously unpublished writings from his adventures. Edited by Alison Jean Lester, it combines a dog-eared, typewritten manuscript about AMEE, notes detailing the ensuing cross-country trip in a station wagon, and a seven-chapter manuscript about his return to the Himalayan region.

taineer Tom Hornbein. Horbein and Lester cultivated a friendship during and after the expedition, and Hornbein even wrote an introduction to the book.

Alison, who lives in the U. K., will join us at the library to share a behind-the-scenes look at the book. Return to the Scene of the Climb is a compelling tale of optimism and old-fashioned adventure, and is an inspiring story of high-altitude climbing and heartbreaking heroism.

“In this mini-masterpiece, Jim Lester illuminates the fortitude of a driven team of Americans, then returns to the scene of the climb to explore the trajectories of the Sherpas who made their Everest success possible,” says Broughton Coburn, author of The Vast Unknown: America’s First Ascent of Everest. “The two cultures converge – and find they share a common humanity.”

Alison Jean Lester

The event will begin at 6 p.m. and will be presented in-person at the library and on Zoom for those wishing to view from home. Hornbein’s wife, Kathy, will welcome attendees, then Alison will share how she finished the work her father began, read excerpts from the book, and show a collection of her father’s photographs. Audience questions are welcome!

What makes Estes Park a special place to celebrate AMEE’s 60th anniversary? Our community has long been home to expedition member and renowned moun-

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Learn more and reserve your spot at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Author Rev. Dr. Carolyn Wills To Host A Reading Of “Maggie” At Library

When the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Wills lost a dear friend to dementia, she was saddened and lost. But when she realized her friend had been a victim of elder abuse, she was furious.

The result is a novel, “Maggie,” a book about her friend's tragic end.

The book is available at the Estes Valley Library and Wills will give a free reading at the library on Monday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. in the Hondius Room.

“Elder abuse takes place right here in Estes Park,” said Wills. “I wrote this book to warn members of the public and the senior community that this is a real threat.”

Wills said older widows and widowers without family can become victimized

and manipulated by people who appear to be concerned but are in reality shrewd and scheming, pretending to be friends while planning financial abuse. The end of a financial abuse scheme may take place when the victim is coerced into changing his or her will for the financial reward of the manipulator.

“Attorneys who specialize in wills and estates should watch out for this scam,” said Wills.

“Maggie” is available from Amazon. A portion of the proceeds will support scholarships for women, said Wills.

“If I can prevent one person from being victimized, writing the book will have more than served its purpose,” she added.

SPRING HOURS

Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

What, if anything, is a wildflower?

Learn about Colorado’s plant diversity and what defines a wildflower – it may not be what you think! Presented by Naturalist Kevin Cook.

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Ⓡ: Registration is required. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

ALL AGES

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Easing Stress with Mindfulness Meditation Ⓡ

Monday, May 8, 1-2 p.m., Hondius Room

Monday, May 15, 1-2 p.m., Hondius Room

Join this meditation series on Mondays in May with instructor Judy LudwigKeller. No experience required. Recommended for adults and teens.

Crystal Prism Sunlight Catchers Ⓡ

Tuesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Thursday, May 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Add some sparkle to your kitchen or bedroom windows with these easy-tocreate sunlight catchers. All ages welcome.

Epsom Salt Bath Bombs Ⓡ

Thursday, May 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Turn your bathtub into a spa! Head to the Makerspace to make your own bath bombs for yourself or for a gift to a friend. Recommended for adults and teens.

Scented Beeswax Candles Ⓡ

Tuesday, May 16, 6-7:30 p.m., Makerspace

Bring nature indoors by making allnatural beeswax candles, perfect for welcoming spring. Recommended for adults and teens.

Summer Reading Program

Craft Kickoff

Thursday, May 18, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Repeated Friday, May 19, 11:15 a.m.12:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Repeated Saturday, May 20, 11:15 a.m.12:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Join us to kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program! Our theme is “Wander the World” and we’ll be creating a kid-friendly, around-the-world themed craft. All ages welcome.

Mental Health & Our Youth: A Living Room Conversation Ⓡ

Thursday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Estes Park Middle School

Participate in small-group, facilitated dialogues to discuss youth mental health in our community and how we might better support our young residents. Dinner will be provided. Presented in collaboration with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership and Estes Park School District.

ADULTS

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Wildlife Window Nature Series Ⓡ

Monday, May 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room & online

Book Club for Mortals: Death’s Acre Ⓡ

two-year certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED with this free class. Registration required.

Makerspace Crafternoon: Sew a Book Cover Ⓡ

Saturday, May 6, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace

your zen by watching the contents swirl and settle to the bottom.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Learn more at estesvalleylibrary.org

Library Storytimes

Baby Storytime: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Wed., May 10 at 6 p.m.

Storybook Explorers – In My Garden: Sat., May 13 at 11:15 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., May 16 at 10 a.m.

Pajama Storytime – Making Music with Nancy Bell: Wed., May 17 at 6 p.m.

MAKERSPACE

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Learn the 3D Printer Ⓡ

Sunday, May 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

LEGAL SELF-HELP

Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Ⓡ

Wednesday, May 10, 2-5 p.m.

Thursday, May 11, 10-11:30 a.m., Wasson Room & online

Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. May's selection, Death’s Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab, is an unprecedented journey behind the gates of the Body Farm and the study of forensic anthropology.

CPR, First Aid, & AED Ⓡ

Saturday, May 13, 1-5 p.m., Hondius Room

Learn adult, child, and infant CPR, AED, and basic first aid, and earn a two year certification through American Safety & Health Institute. Registration required.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

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Not Funny: Author Talk with Jena Friedman

Wednesday, May 10, 67 p.m., online

Hear from this writer, comedian, filmmaker, producer, and Academy Award nominee as she discusses her debut collection of essays. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

TEENS & KIDS

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Tween/Teen CPR, First Aid, & AED Ⓡ

Friday, May 5, 4-8 p.m., Estes Park Middle School

Want to babysit or need a skill for your resume or college application? Get your

Repeated Tuesday, May 9, 5-6 p.m., Makerspace

Brighten your books up for spring while protecting their covers from wearand-tear. All skill levels welcome!

Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, May 13, 3-4 p.m., Makerspace

Learn how to play Magic: The Gather-

One-on-one legal advice for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Cliffhanger Used Books

Cliffhanger Used Books, located next

ing and find everything you need to get started as a MTG beginner. Seasoned players welcome – teach your friends how to play!

Artwork Wednesday: DIY Calm Down Bottles Ⓡ

Wednesday, May 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Upcycle water bottles and use glue, glitter, beads, and other supplies to create your own “Calm Down” bottle. Find

to the post office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Arms Around Troop 8

Well, it’s baseball season again and, sadly, our Colorado Rockies are already struggling to put ‘W’s on the board. I love the Rockies and have gone to quite a few of their games in the past, but very sad that they are where they are already in the standings and already being written off by many fans and viewers. As I watch batters look at called second and third strikes, without a swing, and walk nonchalantly back to the dugout, I can’t help wondering where their minds are as those pitches go whizzing by. Are they trying to figure out which pitch this is....what the movement on the ball is? Just hit the ball! Keep the main thing the main thing! (‘easy for me to say’)

It was the World Series and the New York Yankees were hosting the Milwaukee Braves. Hank Aaron stepped into the batter’s box only to be greeted by the ceaseless chatter of Yogi Berra: “Henry, you’re holding that bat wrong. You’re supposed to hold it so you can read the trademark.” Aaron never spoke a word. As the next pitch crossed the plate, the Home Run King put the ball into the left-field bleachers. After rounding the bases and crossing home plate, he looked at the cheerless Yogi Berra and said, “I didn’t come here to read.”

How often do we allow distractions to take our focus off of more important things of life. These are usually not distractions that are wrong, rather things in this life that are good in and of themselves and which provide us a measure of joy, happiness, and satisfaction. We who have children know how busy life becomes with all the different activities they become involved in. Now, with the arrival of Spring…we hope, there is a yard that needs tending, house repairs needed, a business that needs expanding, pets that need walking, a 401K that needs adjusting, an automobile that needs fixing, clothes that need washing / drying / folding, meals that need preparing, dishes that need washing, the meeting that needs attending, fish that need catching, books that need reading, the Supermarket that needs shopping, and on and on we could go.

The problem is that by the time we tend to all of these we have forgotten about a marriage that needs nurturing and strengthening, children that need loving and our personal involvement, sick friends that need visiting, others needing encouraging, relationships that needing cultivating, and our spiritual needs that need ministering to.

How do we sort all those things out, making choices that will ultimately result in our feeling that we have focused properly…evident by strong relationships, a loving family, good personal / mental health, and good prospects for the future, now and eternal?

Steven Covey, in his book ‘Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ points out that there are four categories into which all things fall. First, there are things that are ‘Urgent and Important’: an illness or injury or emergencies would fall in here. Second, other things are ‘Urgent’ but ‘Not Important’. Most cell phone calls are these. They ring, suggesting that someone has something ‘urgent’ to share. We hurriedly answer it only to find that it is a salesman, or ??? I suspect many text messages are of this nature also. A third category consists of those that are ‘Important’ but not (seen as) ‘Urgent’. Our relationships fall into this group. Many ‘busy’ fathers find little time to spend with their children. Focus on the Family research found that the average father spends an average of only 15 minutes per week alone with each child in his family. Marriage relationships are falling apart all around us because couples spend little time alone with each other building their marriage. Certainly our spiritual development falls into this category. We need to spend time feeding and strengthening our souls and our relationship with God. However, all too often this is neglected as we pursue less important things. The final category involves those things that are neither ‘Urgent’ nor ‘Important’. How much of our time is spent in front of a television set viewing much that is neither ‘urgent’ nor ‘important’, (maybe even a Rockies game)? The average family watches over six hours per day of television, viewing a plethora of things that are neither urgent nor important, while neglecting things that are much more needed and helpful.

So, what about us? Did we come to ‘read’? Or to ‘swing the bat’? Let’s ‘connect’!

Bob Lewis

There are four main pillars that were established in the American Legion and they are Support for Our Veterans, National Security, Americanism, and the Youth. Last month the American Legion Post 119 spearheaded a community driven calling to help support our local Boy Scouts Troop 8 and raised $760.

The idea of a firearm raffle was brought up to the Post 119 Legionnaires by the Vice Commander Scott Manning, also a local Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer, and had requested that we do something for our community’s youth. After venturing out to several American Legion Posts in Colorado and various other states Scott and President of the Rider’s Mike Staudte asked what made the other Posts successful and raffling was one of those avenues and to be more specific Firearm raffles seem to draw in a good response.

In the March Legion meeting at Post 119, here in Estes Park, it was the Boy Scout Liasson Bill Marshall that addressed the Legion with information that today it cost an average of $700 a year for a young man to be in Boy Scouts. They make that up in their sales of popcorn, and various other fundraisers, and what used to be Christmas trees (however COVID killed that off with artificial trees being bought now) but today the struggle is real. So, after hearing those heart-felt words a motion to split the profits from the raffle 50/50 for supporting our local Boy Scout Troop 8 arose with a unanimous vote in favor and then passed.

“The community came out from all corners of this beautiful town in support for our local Troop 8. It was amazing to see the response once the community heard that our own needed help.” Vice Commander Scott Manning explains. “I am so proud of this town and I have

great pride and hope for the people that live in it. In a time of uncertainty and biases, the people I talked to about why we as an American Legion Post decided to help out these young men with a firearm raffle listened with not just their ears but their hearts. I appreciate the conversations and I value everyone’s personal opinions, so it really warms my heart when some, even having their own personal view against owning their own firearms, valued other’s and bought tickets to support both the Legion and the cause.”

Scott continues with saying, “The day of the raffle the rooms were filled and in came Cru Shantz, the owner of Scratch Deli & Bakery, walking up to my table where I had my laptop set up and selling tickets. He said that he never wins at raffles but he wanted to help support the community, the American Legion, and especially the Boy Scouts. The time came and Cru’s name was the first drawn! I personally think it was a perfect example on how this community, as a whole, wins when we support and love each other!”

The total raised was $1,520, giving Troop 8 $760. The troop was presented their check Monday evening at their meeting and was received with excitement and gracious smiles!

The rules and regulations from the ATF and the Colorado Secretary of State were strictly followed. Scott and Carrie Manning donated the firearm under his veteran-owned company Third Point of Performance, LLC and the proper background checks and paperwork were also conducted the day of the raffle.

“Thank you, Estes Park and everyone else that made it happen.”- Scott Manning, Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 119 of Estes Park.

Raffle winner Cru Shantz.

Estes Park Geneology Meeting May 11

Dina Carson has been involved in genealogy for more than three decades and is currently the coordinator of the Boulder Pioneers Project, a comprehensive look at the original source documents for Boulder County during the Territorial period (1859-1876).

She lectures frequently to genealogical societies throughout the state and is working with the Colorado State Archives on state-wide indexing projects.

Dina is the author of 10 books about publishing and genealogy including, Publish Your Family History: A Stepby-Step Guide to Writing the Stories of Your Ancestors.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu

May 8 – 12

Monday, May 8 Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side

Tuesday, May 9 Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad

Wed., May 10 Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ 3-Bean Salad

Thursday, May 11 BBQ Pork Ribs (4) w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw

Friday, May 12 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

May 15 – 19

Monday, May 15 Stuffed Meatloaf (w/broccoli, bacon & cheese) w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, May 16 Carne Asada (skirt steak, marinated & grilled) w/ Corn Tortillas, Rice, Refried Beans, guacamole & sour cream

Wed., May 17 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Mac ‘n Cheese & coleslaw

Thursday, May 18 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Genealogist Dina Carson will present a program on writing your own family history, Thursday, May 11th at 1:00 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. The program is called, “Glamorous Genealogies or Fabulous Family History: Planning a Do-Able Project.”

Dina brings her experience with all phases of book publishing to help first-time selfpublishers create quality family or local histories that are both believable and achievable.

If you’ve ever had the urge to write a family history book but don’t know where to start, this is the program for you. EPGS meetings are free and open to the public. Come join us!

Estes Park Woman's Club Meets May 10th

Just a reminder that our May meeting is at the Twin Owls Steakhouse on Wednesday, May 10th at 11:30 a.m. Our menu includes a vegetarian quiche, fruit medley, assorted muffins and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Remember this is an important meeting, as we will install our new officers and honor Past Club Presidents. This is also our last meeting until fall. Dues for the June 1, 2023 through May 2024 are due and payable at the luncheon meeting or checks payable to EPWC can be mailed to EPWC, P.O. Box 507, Estes Park, CO

80517.

And last but not least, remember ducks for the Duck Race on Saturday, May 6th can be adopted right up until 1:00 p.m. on race day. Estes Park Woman's Club would appreciate your support!

We hope to see you at the luncheon. Advance reservations are required to attend.

Estes Park Woman's Club Serving Estes Valley Non-Profit Organizations for more than 110 Years

Friday, May 19 Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & soup of the day

Meals are $7 for current 2023 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, May 8th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, May 5th. 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.

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga (TT 10:15-11:15); Mahjong (Tuesdays 10 – 2) Live Music & Presentations Tuesdays @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)

Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wed. of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM

Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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Great Food and Family Fun At Cinco de Mayo

now the brain of our business. We have so much respect for his knowledge. It makes our business easier to run.

Our daughter's opinions are equally important to us. Janet's passion for the best customer service is valuable to us. Her quest for perfectionism made us realize that our number one priority is creating a restaurant that will attract and retain loyal customers. While finishing her master’s degree she will work for us this summer at the front of the restaurant.

Olga Ortega de Rojas, from Mountain Home Cafe, shares these reflections on the Cinco de Mayo celebration, which has been going strong in Estes Park for over 20 years:

It’s happening, Estes Park!

Friday, May 5, is when you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal and an evening of friendship and entertainment. Meals are served from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with lots of activities for kids, followed by live music until 10 p.m. The celebration takes place at the Estes Park Event Center at Stanley Fairgrounds.

Our wonderful chef Enrique has created a menu featuring traditional Mexican pork pozole soup and chicken tostadas. Enrique’s skills in the kitchen started almost 30 years ago. While working with multiple professional chefs at the Holiday Inn, he showed his passion, respect, and dedication towards perfecting meals. Through their mentoring, almost all of them passed their skills and knowledge to him.

After 14 years of experience and learning to create wonderful meals and delicious fresh soups, Enrique and I then decided to buy Mountain Home Cafe. As a breakfast and lunch restaurant, it matched our family’s schedule. It was important for us to prioritize time for our son and daughter after school. We never missed an event or a sport with them. We have been closing one day a week this winter to spend quality time with them (we’re now open seven days a week again for the summer season).

As soon as our son, Daniel, earned his Information Systems over Accounting degree, he came on board in charge of our computer system. By creating our modern menus, mentoring us, and suggesting what we could improve. He is

We can’t wait to welcome everyone and enjoy all the fun activities we put together for all our Estes Park community. The event is free and donations are accepted.

The donations this year are for a special memory. Multiple times, my son would ask if we could get a dog. I always hesitated since trauma took over me after being bitten by an aggressive dog multiple times when I was only 11. We finally all decided it was safe and good company for Daniel while in college. Our wonderful golden retriever, Sadie, gave us all eight wonderful years of companionship and made many new friends at the Estes Valley Dog Park. We did everything we could to keep her with us before cancer took her away. We want to remember her loving soul by sharing our donations this year with cancer survivor Luis Varela. Special thanks to our partners and to volunteers from Eagle Rock School, along with Sandy, Erik and Ed, Aaron & Skylar, Sybil, Jamie, Cleone & Prince, Kurtis, Lauren & Barry — and thanks for all the great support from the Estes Park News.

Please join us to celebrate!

Buena Comida y Diver-

sión Familiar esta noche en Cinco de Mayo

Olga Ortega de Rojas, de Mountain Home Cafe, comparte estas reflexiones sobre la celebración del Cinco de Mayo, que se viene haciendo en Estes Park desde hace más de 20 años.

¡Está sucediendo, Estes Park!

Hoy, viernes 5 de mayo, es cuando puedes relajarte y disfrutar de una rica comida y una velada de amistad y entretenimiento. Las comidas se sirven de 6 a 7:30 p.m., con muchas actividades para niños, seguidas de música en vivo hasta las 10 p.m. La celebración se lleva a cabo en el Estes Park Event Center en Stanley Fairgrounds. Nuestro maravilloso chef Enrique ha creado un menú con sopa tradicional mexicana de pozole y tostadas de pollo. Las habilidades de Enrique en la cocina comenzaron hace casi 30 años. Mientras trabajaba con varios chefs profesionales en el Holiday Inn, mostró su pasión, respeto y dedicación para perfeccionar las comidas. A través de su tutoría, casi todos le transmitieron sus habilidades y conocimientos.

Después de 14 años de experiencia y de aprender a crear maravillosas comidas y deliciosas sopas frescas, Enrique y yo decidimos comprar Mountain Home Cafe. Como restaurante de desayuno y almuerzo, coincidía con el horario de nuestra familia. Era importante para nosotros priorizar el tiempo para nuestro hijo e hija después de la escuela. Nunca nos perdíamos un evento o un deporte con ellos. Hemos estado cerrando un día a la semana este invierno para pasar tiempo de calidad con ellos (ahora estamos abiertos los 7 días de la

semana nuevamente para la temporada de verano).

Tan pronto como nuestro hijo, Daniel, obtuvo su título en Sistemas de Información sobre Contabilidad, se incorporó a cargo de nuestro sistema informático. Creando nuestros menús modernos, asesorándonos y sugiriendo lo que podríamos mejorar. Ahora es el cerebro de nuestro negocio. Tenemos mucho respeto por su conocimiento. Hace que nuestro negocio sea más fácil de manejar.

Las opiniones de nuestra hija son igualmente importantes para nosotros. La pasión de Janet por el mejor servicio al cliente es valiosa para nosotros. Su búsqueda del perfeccionismo nos hizo darnos cuenta de que nuestra prioridad número uno es crear un restaurante que atraiga y retenga clientes leales. Mientras termina su maestría, trabajará para nosotros este verano al frente del restaurante.

Estamos ansiosos por dar la bienvenida a todos hoy y disfrutar de todas las actividades divertidas que organizamos para toda nuestra comunidad de Estes Park. El evento es gratuito y se aceptan donaciones.

Las donaciones de este año son para un recuerdo especial. Varias veces, mi hijo preguntaba si podíamos tener un perro. Siempre dudé desde que el trauma se apoderó de mí después de que un perro agresivo me mordiera varias veces cuando solo tenía 11 años. Finalmente, todos decidimos que era una compañía segura y buena para Daniel mientras estaba en la universidad. Nuestra maravillosa golden retriever, Sadie, nos brindó 8 maravillosos años de compañía e hizo muchos nuevos amigos en el parque para perros Estes Valley. Hicimos todo lo que pudimos para mantenerla con nosotros antes de que el cáncer se la llevara. Queremos recordar su alma amorosa compartiendo nuestras donaciones este año con el sobreviviente de cáncer Luis Varela.

Un agradecimiento especial a todos nuestros socios y voluntarios de Eagle Rock School, junto con Sandy, Erik y Ed, Aaron & Skylar, Sybil, Jamie, Cleone & Prince, Kurtis, Lauren & Barry y por todo el gran apoyo de "Estes Park News." ¡Únase a nosotros esta noche para celebrar!

Enrique is showcasing the wonderful menu dish that everyone will enjoy at Cinco, all complimentary and free to charge to everyone who attends

The Estes Park Chorale Presents “Unity In Harmony” Concert

Tomorrow is the day for the Estes Park community to join the Estes Park Chorale in celebrating “Unity In Harmony,” a unifying collection of music, presented by the 35-member mixed chorus. The two spring concerts take place at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. A punch and cookie reception will follow the afternoon performance.

Tickets are $10.00 each and are available by cash or check from any singer, at the door or at Macdonald Book Shop. Donations to support the Chorale are welcome and can be made at the concert or by mail to PO Box 1201, Estes Park.

All singers and directors from the past 50 years are especially invited and will be recognized at each concert. Denise Stookesberry is the fourth director of the group, which began in 1970 as a small Madrigal group under the direction of Josephine Waddell. New singers are always welcome without audition. All that’s required is a desire to sing and a commitment to weekly rehearsals. The diverse, welcoming and friendly Chorale members enjoy a lively comradery, while expanding their own enjoyment of the wide variety of musical history and styles. See the “Join” tab on the Chorale’s web site: www.estesparkchorale.com

Now, on to the music and notes about the concert!

“Let Peace and Love Shine Through,” written in 2018, with music by Rollo Dilworth, opens the concert. The lyrics were composed by five high school students from Doylestown, Pennsylvania and describe how “love, peace and our common humanity can play a powerful role in building and sustaining an inclusive community.” Listen

to hear how

Estes Park Special Olympics Tuesday Bowling Fun

Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate.

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

light to guide you.” And “I’ll sail the world to find you.”

“The Road Home.” The acapella piece entreats us all, that in helping each other we become part of the greater worldwide humanity. Love in your heart is the only song, and if you “rise up, follow me, I will lead you home.”

Elaine Hagenberg, another popular American contemporary composter, gives us the 2016 piece, “O Love,” featuring Rich Woessner on the cello. The lilting harmonies remind us that love will shine through the pain and loss, that joy will renew our lives and help bring back our tearless mornings. A “richer, fuller life” can be achieved by giving even more love than you receive. Denise Stookesberry, Chorale’s musical director, advised the chorus “We always want to bring the audience in,” and she hopes “there won’t be a dry eye in the house.”

When the Chorale did a run-through of “Count On Me,” arranged by Andy Beck and made famous by Bruno Mars, Denise rewarded the singers by saying, “This is so exciting! I wish I could be in the audience! That was wonderful!”

Notice the alto, tenor and bass percussion-like accompaniment to the sopranos’ melody and lyrics saying “I’ll be the

Imagine, if you will, 17,572 singers in a virtual choir from more than 145 countries around the world gathering to help overcome the beginning of the 2020 COVID crisis with Eric Whitacre’s brand new composition, “Sing Gently.” The Chorale shares the wish, “May our singing be music for others,” and “may we always sing along.” Born in Nevada in 1970, Eric is a charismatic speaker and educator, moving into nearly all the modern systems of sharing his inspirational compositions within the global music community.

Once again, let’s remind everyone of the support and inspiration provided by our piano accompanist, Michelle Gergen Wisner. Her life-long commitment to music in Estes Park ranges far and wide. Her expertise in our rehearsal setting helps Denise bring the selections to life. Thanks, Michelle, always!

Do you remember “525,600 minutes?” Who knew how many minutes were in a year until Jonathan Larson’s words and music for the musical “Rent” brought them to life. This is a modern rock ballad, celebrating “a year in the life” and teaching us how to “measure in love.” In the Alphabet City within New York, struggling artists and their friends track their “Seasons of Love” and celebrate love and life and loss. They compose music, make films, and reflect on the fleeting nature of life in America at the turn of the 21st century. Help the Chorale round out their “Unity In Harmony” concert and celebrate with us our 53rd year, 2023, in the life of our Estes Park friends.

Adult Chess Club Meets

On Thursday Afternoons

Still active, and still seeking new members.

Our adult chess club meets at the Estes Park Rec Center every Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and we have our own downstairs room with plenty of tables, chairs, and boards. Not to mention the folks of differing levels of knowledge, all of whom are willing to share what they bring and play play play! For all of us the most important thing is to be able to participate and have some fun, so if you think that sounds good come and join us.

We have no dues or attendance require-

ments, but the facility does have a cost. Many of us use the Silver Sneakers feature of our health insurance to avoid paying for membership, but the folks at the front desk can assist with a special rate for limited facility use, and they are always quite helpful. If you are not already a member please see them as needed.

We can be contacted by phone (John Gintert @ 720-217-6677 or Michael Sisk @ 970-277-5232), or feel free to just drop in on Thursday afternoons. You will most certainly learn something new, and perhaps make some new friends!

“This Little Light of Mine” partners with the clarity and conviction of such inspiring, happy thoughts which state, “We stand together side by side, to the ends of the earth we are unified.”

Stephen Paulus, a contemporary American composer, adapted the tune “Prospect” from an 1835 folk tune into

Respect Nature, Leave Young Wildlife In The Wild

As trees and flowers begin to bloom, Colorado’s wildlife is experiencing new life and growth as well. Bears are coming out of their winter dens to find food, and the next generation of young wildlife is being born.

baby or reject it because it was handled by humans and may no longer smell like her fawn. We have a human responsibility to keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone to support their natural growth in the wilderness.”

yards or on decks. Under Colorado law, feeding wildlife is illegal because it puts wildlife's health and safety at risk. Those in violation are subject to fines, and even worse, can cause the animal to become sick and die.

danger to humans. Wildlife is just that, wild, and can act in unpredictable ways.

Animals such as elk, moose and deer with newborn calves and fawns can become aggressive to defend their young.

Through the end of June, wildlife will become more visible in backyards, open spaces and on trails.

Some young wildlife you may see include deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, rabbits, foxes, skunks, raccoons, bats and birds. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds the public to respect wildlife and their space, especially this time of the year.

Every spring, CPW and local parks receive an increase in office visits and calls from people that report they “rescued” young wildlife. Many people wrongly believe they are "helping" young animals by picking them up, bringing them to a CPW office or even taking them home to feed them. People routinely orphan young wildlife by essentially kidnapping them from their natural environment. The best practice is to leave young wildlife untouched in their natural habitat so they can grow and thrive in the wild.

How can humans help young wildlife? Do not approach, touch or feed wild animals.

Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance. Keep your dog on a leash on trails. If you find a wild animal that appears sick or injured, leave it alone. Call your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife office and consult a trained wildlife officer for guidance.

“If you see a newborn fawn without its mother nearby, that is normal,” said CPW Area Wildlife Manager Jason Duetsch. “Deer, elk and pronghorn mothers hide their young for long periods of time while foraging. Young that have been removed cannot be successfully returned to the wild, as the mother will not continue searching for a missing

In addition to humans causing harm to wildlife, wildlife can also pose physical

“Wildlife will be exhibiting normal protective behavior of their young,” said Duetsch. “Give wildlife extra space this time of year. Be sure to keep dogs on leashes. Dogs can trigger aggressive behavior and both moose and elk will chase a dog right back to their owner, presenting a dangerous situation.”

Other dangers of approaching and feeding young wildlife include exposure to rabies, Salmonella, fleas, ticks and other parasites, bacteria or viruses that may be present in or on the animal. Likewise, humans can also inadvertently expose diseases carried by people to baby wildlife.

What should you do if you see a baby bird out of a nest?

Every year, baby birds are picked up by people, but the animal’s best chance of survival is to be raised by its parents. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a major concern for wild birds, especially waterfowl and scavenging birds, and also carries a possible risk to human health. Although rare, some strains of HPAI can infect people.

If a nestling baby bird (eyes closed and featherless) has fallen from a nest that you can easily see and safely reach, it is ok to put that bird back into the nest but wear gloves and a mask to prevent transmission of diseases between you and the bird.

If you find a fledgling bird (eyes open, feathered, can hop around but cannot fly) on the ground, do not pick up that bird. The parents will continue to care for it on the ground and it will soon be able to fly. Keep cats inside to prevent them from killing birds.

If you find a sick or dead bird, do not touch the bird. Please contact CPW to

CPW also urges the public to refrain from feeding wildlife on trails, in back-

Each spring, Colorado welcomes an abundance of young wildlife across the state. Help keep wild animals wild and leave young wildlife alone. Photos courtesy Colorado Parks &

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Trailblazer Says “Feet Up” On Virtual Travel

During the pandemic, we learned to do virtually everything, well, virtually. By far one of the best experiences you can have online is virtual travel to places all over the world that you may not have an opportunity to see in person. Leave the reservations, money, and luggage out of the equation. Put your feet up on your sofa in your comfiest clothes with some popcorn, a beverage, and maybe a friend, and transport yourself to exotic locales – without a TSA agent or a speed trap in sight!

According to CVENT, a software solutions and event planning company, “virtual tourism presents you with an immersive experience of an activity, location, or destination through the use of technology. There are tons of different types of virtual tourism offerings, but there's usually a combination of virtual reality, still images, video, audio, narration, interactivity, and other multimedia formats to provide an experience of a destination that a user cannot get through images or websites alone.”

With Trailblazer Broadband’s highspeed internet, virtually unlimited trips are only a few clicks away! The content is available on the internet just like streaming services for movies and shows. To find your dream designations, simply type “Virtual Travel Destinations” in your browser, you can visit cities, resorts, historical sites, natural wonders, and even museums. Many options are free and all are a fraction of what you would pay to visit in person! You can view the content on a normal computer or even a mobile device, or consider a virtual reality headset for a more immersive experience. Virtual vacations give you the freedom to explore in most cases because not only can you imagine yourself in the scene, but you can also control what they see of a destination, experiencing 360 degrees of a location. All aspects of a destination can be showcased in high resolution.

When traveling virtually, you aren’t limited by available flights, travel logistics, safety concerns, and whether destinations are open. There’s no need to think about time zones or weather conditions, much less masks, germs, or physical limitations.

The other huge benefit is cost. Virtual tourism makes destinations accessible to

millions of people who may otherwise not be able to afford to travel to them. Hotels and destinations love highlighting their locations and amenities virtually in the hope that some if not all virtual viewers will want to visit the locale in the “real world” someday. Before making your final decision on where you’d like to actually go, you have the chance to check everything out in advance without safety and health concerns, worrying about whether destinations are open, weather conditions, or time zones. You can enjoy the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset at 3:00 a.m. in your living room!

Finally, fully immersive VR experiences let you get in on the action, interact with the environment, and discover more through your actions. This is often a personalized experience focusing on one aspect of the location, like the food scene, music, history, or art. Virtual reality yoga classes, nature walks, stargazing, and bird watching have all become popular ways for a location to show off everything it has to offer.

The virtual travel concept gained popularity during the pandemic and continues to broaden what it has to offer today. "A true gift of virtual travel is that we can safely and efficiently access experiences we've always wanted to access," Dennis Watkins, owner of The Magic Parlour in Chicago, said in an article for marthastewart.com. "People separated by oceans can look each other in the eyes and share stories, cultures, and ideas. When I do a show for a single family who logs in from London, Leeds, Norway, or Chicago, I start to see the power of the virtual space ... and I think we're just now starting to understand and leverage that power."

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Instructions For Living

Many people have some kind of roadmap for living their life. A set of moral beliefs. Religious texts like the Bible and the Quran. Family rules and practices. A written mission statement. A spiritual compass. For many years, I have lived by these words: show up, pay attention, do your best, let go. They are my instructions for living. I don’t even know anymore where I found them, it’s been so long. Recently I read a quote from the poet, Mary Oliver, that said, “Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”! Imagine waking up and being astonished and grateful that the sun is pouring through the window after a late, spring snow the night before. Be astonished when the first hummingbird shows up at the feeder after a long, long, long winter. Spring is truly the time to be astonished. And then, tell about it! Oliver’s words led me to add “be astonished and tell about it” to my instructions. Today, while writing this I was also reminded of something I’ve learned since I started facilitating SoulCollage® workshops that I could add to my instructions for living: trust the process.

So, show up. I try to show up every day no matter what I am doing. From walking the dogs, to creating a meal, to teaching a class. But more in the spirit, I believe we need to show up for the people who are important to us. Make that call to the friend who is fighting cancer. Reach out to that older person who lives alone. And don’t forget yourself, put aside the time to write, sing, dance, paint. Show up for your life. There are times you won’t feel like showing up, it feels like too much trouble. I was a bit annoyed that voting was kind of difficult this month. I have to drop off my ballots where? Drive to three different places? I had to remind myself that showing up by voting is important. And because I showed up, I received a thank you and a lovely smile at each place when I placed my ballet in the box. They didn’t know which way I was voting but they still said thank you for showing up for my community. And it felt good.

Other ways of saying, pay attention are “be here now” or “practice mindfulness.” Get out of the house and look around. Again, Spring is an especially wonderful time to do this. Look for the new buds popping up from below ground. Listen to the birds getting their nests ready, chirping out their birdhappiness. For me, it is remembering to notice what has become mundane. Both Mary Oliver and I had “pay attention” in our instructions. Once you have paid attention, you will often find that you now have an assignment. That’s where “do your best” comes in. You can do this by leaning into the wind instead of fighting it. You can do this by letting go of your frustration and continuing with your task, completing it the best you can. We aren’t

required to be perfect but we are required to show up and try. If your best isn’t perfect that’s okay. We need to let go of our internal perfectionist. Fretting about being good enough only leads to anxiety. We made a good effort. We can only control what is in our control. Let go of the rest.

However, letting go is one of the hardest things a human being can do. I think about all the silly arguments my husband and I have had. I think if I could just let go of whatever, we might never have another argument. But we each don’t want to be the one who lets go. We want to be the one who is right, not the one who is wrong. I find my mind will go out of its way to dream up all the reasons that I was right and he was wrong. What if, instead of letting go, we simply let things be? The world wouldn’t end. Ob-la-di Ob-lada (life goes on).

Mary Oliver adds a new dimension to my basic life instructions when she adds, “be astonished” and “tell about it.” I think if we are really paying attention, we are astonished. It’s like wanting to live with purpose, not by accident. I want to see and believe every day that the world truly is astonishing. And since the James Webb telescope went up, I find myself wanting to see the universe that way as well. There’s a whole new reckoning because of what this telescope has delivered to us earthlings.

Then there is the telling about it. I love to tell stories. I have no fear of public speaking. I am no shrinking violet and anyone who knows me will tell you this. But - and here’s the rub: occasionally I’ve put my foot in my mouth so to speak and that has made me somewhat fearful. I don’t want to be afraid that I’ll say or do the wrong thing. If I have that kind of fear, how on earth can I tell about what I see, hear, experience, touch or witness? I’d be stuck and couldn’t follow my own life instructions. And I don’t want to be stuck. There are so many amazing people doing amazing things. I have a writer friend named Tom in Portland who has taught writing workshops called “Dangerous Writing” where his students are challenged to throw off their carefully created personas and speak their truths. I have a friend right here in Estes who is finally writing her story of terrible trauma back in the late 60s. She is so brave to be diving into her past and facing old demons. I want to be like my Portland friend and my Estes friend. Not only do I want to show up, pay attention, do my best, and let go but I also want to be astonished, tell about it and trust the process. Or should I say, trust the mystery?

Mary Mesropian has lived in the Estes Park area since 1994 and is a new SoulCollage® Facilitator. She also teaches collage and art journaling. Her email is maryruthdancer@yahoo.

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BOBCATS ON THE RUN 5K!

Lake Estes

Saturday, May 6th at 10:00 AM

Please join the Elementary School Bobcats on the Run Club in running a 5K around Lake Estes. There will be a food truck, music, running, and fun! Meet at the marina pavilion. Picnic style - bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking is limited - carpooling is encouraged. Come cheer on our hard-working runners!

Contact: ashley_silva@psdr3.k12.co.us or lori_caban@psdr3.k12.co.us for more information!

6 MAYO

¡LINCES EN LA CARRERA 5K! Lago Estes

sábado 6 de mayo a las 10:00am

Únase a los Bobcats on the Run Club/El Club de Carrera de los Linces de la Escuela Primaria para correr una carrera de 5 km alrededor de Lake Estes. ¡Habrá un camión de comida, música, carreras y diversión! Reúnase en el pabellón de la marina. Estilo picnic/almuerzo campestre: traiga sus propias sillas o mantas. El estacionamiento es limitado; se recomienda compartir el transporte. ¡Vengan a animar a nuestros corredores! Conta ashley_silva@psdr3.k12.co.us o lori_caban@psdr3.k12.co.us

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KICKING OFF THE SUMMER

FISHING CLINIC

MAY 18TH 4PM-6PM FREE ENTRY

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FREE FISHING POLE FOR REGISTERED CHILDREN

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

By: Judi Smith

At the turn of the century, the United Nations (UN) prepared a strategic plan to pursue ending poverty and inequality while also encouraging an ecological culture in hopes of establishing worldwide peace by 2015. The goals established were called the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).

In 2012, attendees at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio De Janeiro began revising this effort, expanding the eight MDG to establish the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) that today guide the efforts of those that attend the annual convention. These 17 goals were finalized in 2015. While we have not yet ended poverty, made all people equal, ensured the survival of the planet, or, obviously, secured world peace … the efforts to do so continue. These goals pursue the health and welfare of people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership. Simplifying the wording on the graphic, these goals expand the definitive language. While the SDGS remain consistent, each year brings a new direction within the targets.

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The first of the MDG said “Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger” and, within that, specified halving the proportion of people whose income is less than $1.25 per day. Even 30 years ago, $45 a month was not enough to sustain life. This goal was accomplished. The percentage shrank from 36% in 1990 to 14% in 2015. However, there remained 300 million working individuals making less than that $1.25/day poverty line.

In the rewrite, this first MDG goal was replaced by the first two SDGS: 1) No Poverty “End poverty in all its forms everywhere.” Includes targets to raise all people world-wide above that $1.25 per day level and furthermore halving the percentage of those living below their own nation’s definition of poverty and, 2) End Hunger “End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.” (This will become more and more important as farms surrender to the climate crisis.)

In recent years, most recently due to the rash of COVID retirement, but also simply because Baby Boomers are retiring faster than young people are entering the workforce, the percentage of working aged individuals who are employed -has fallen slightly. In some places populations are getting older. In some places populations are getting smaller. We may need to reevaluate.

The SDGS also included two more goals, directly concerned with economic sustainability. SDG #8 Decent Work

And Economic Growth “Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.” SDG #10 Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.”

MDG #2 “Achieve universal primary education.” became SDG #4 Quality Education “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” MDG #3 “Promote gender equality and empower women.” remained quite consistent as SDG #5 Gender Equality “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” MDG #4 “Reduce child mortality.” combined with MDG#5 “Improve maternal health” and MDG #6 “Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria, and other diseases.” became the more inclusive SDG #3: Good Health and Well Being “Ensure Healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages.” Unlisted as a “goal” but chosen as an MDG “momentum” was “End open defecation.” which metamorphosed into SDG #6 Clean Water And Sanitation “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.”

As the threat of the climate crisis became more and more obvious, MDG #7, “Ensure environmental sustainability” became more predominant and by 2015 was a significant factor as six separate goals of ecologically sustainable efforts:

#7 Affordable And Clean Energy “Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.”

#11 Sustainable Cities And Communities “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.” #12 Responsible Consumption

And Production “Ensure responsible consumption and production patterns”

#13 Climate Action “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.” #14 Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.” #15 Life On Land “Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.”

The final goal of the MDG addressed the country to country collaboration needed to achieve the stated goals. MDG #8 “Develop a Global Partnership for Development.” Is reflected in SDG #17 Partnerships For The Goals

“Strengthen the implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.” The remaining two goals address much deeper concerns than the original MDG. They identify aspects of creating a peaceful world. SDG#16 “Peace, Justice, And Strong Institutions “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels” and SDG #10 Reduce Inequality “Reduce inequality within and among countries.”

We can only achieve this through cooperation and collaboration that crosses social barriers.

Agree? Disagree? Comments

RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association First Day Of The Season

Rotten Peaches

By; Larry Strong

“Hey honey, I’m gonna make a quick run to the grocery to pick up some vanilla ice cream.” “I thought you were on a diet!” “Yea, but the peaches are going bad so I’m gonna grab some ice cream to put the peaches on.” “Oh, I see…”

tion to put way too much hope, faith and trust in things of this world, all of these earthly treasures are unstable and fleeting. Jesus has taught us that things of this world have an expiration date— even our physical body. So what “treasures” are you storing up and Who is the King of your heart?

Results for May 2, 2023

Today was a beautiful first day. The game of the day was low net based on the players handicap.

The winners are:

Ties for 1st Place

Johanna Gengler

Jane McAfee

Tied for 3rd Place

Marianne Casey

Pamela Vendegna

Tied for 5th Place

Claudia Irwin

Twyla Moraczewski

We invite any women golfers to join our great group of many levels on Tuesdays at the 18 Hole Golf Course. Contact President, Carla Spreng-Webb for more information.

Carla.spreng@gmail.com

Estes Park Men’s Golf Association Results For Opening Day - May 1, 2023

While vanilla ice cream can be an emergency response to redeem peaches past their prime, I bet almost everyone reading this has had the unfortunate ex perience of pouring a glass of milk only to find out its gone bad. What a revolting development to have a mouth full of sour, spoiled milk. Yuck! There’s truly no redemp tion for spoiled milk so down the drain it goes. Whether it’s peaches, milk, meat, a coupon for the hardware store, your credit card or driver’s li cense it seems like pretty much every thing has an “expira tion date.” Even us? It de pends.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught about the difference between focusing on and “storing up” stuff of this world—with an expiration date—or placing our attention and “storing up” treasures in heaven. In Matthew 6:19-21 He says, “For where you treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Anything we value dearly or above all else can be considered our “treasure. ” It can be money, power, fame, our appearance, relationships, material possessions or any other earthly “currency.” There is a good reason the phrase, “here today and gone tomorrow” has been around awhile. While we have a natural inclina-

The guys at Men on Fire are not confused about each of us having an “expiration” date. While on this earth we want to be “used up,” spent, using every club in the bag and every gift and talent the Lord has given us to make a difference while we are here. But we’re also not confused about Who the King of our heart is. Because of the Lord and His willingness to lay down His life for us, our “expiration” date goes from when things go rotten to when we go eternal. That’s pretty cool. Who or what is the King of

Men on Fire is a brotherhood of men from varied and diverse faith journeys. Regardless of where you’re at on your journey you will be welcomed and accepted. Normally, Men on Fire meets at the American Legion every Saturday. To help the Legion host another event, Men on Fire is meeting at Park Fellowship Church this Saturday at 8:00 a.m., 340 S. St. Vrain. “Breakfast with a Purpose” will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast is free for our first time guys. Come join us for great fellowship, awesome conversation and genuine encouragement. All with no expiration date! See you Saturday at Park Fellowship Church.

Save The Date: Mountain Blooms Garden Tour In Lyons June 17

beds, drought-tolerant foliage, xeriscape, creative hardscaping, and lots of color and natural beauty.

Tickets are now available through TicketTailor. There is a direct link to the registration site through the garden club website: www.lyonsgardenclub.com. There is no fee for tickets, but the club will greatly appreciate donations. Options for donations are available on the registration site.

The 3rd Annual “Mountain Blooms” Garden Tour organized by the Lyons Garden Club will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. Treat your senses to the beauty that is all around you and take home the knowledge you will gain.The self-guided tour features 10 sites of garden delights and offers a chance for people to tour private gardens that they would not normally get to see. Each garden is a labor of love and the tour will offer opportunities to see native plants, vegetable gardens, cutting garden

Proceeds from the event will go towards maintaining our current gardens, purchase of tools, seeds and other supplies, support of other gardening projects throughout Lyons and support of our scholarship program at Lyons High School/Middle School. Our motto, since our founding, is “Making Lyons Beautiful, One Flower at a Time.” The Mountain Blooms tour certainly is in keeping with that motto. Please join us for this exciting and fun event, which will involve the whole community.

Brad Anderson

“More grows in the garden than the gardener sows” Spanish proverb

Paula E. (Kessinger) Megorden

Paula E. (Kessinger)

Megorden died peacefully at her Colorado Springs home on April 13, 2023. A graduate of Estes Park High School, she was a Rocky Mountain National Park Ranger naturalist/interpreter for eight summers.

Paula was born August 29, 1948, to E. Melvin and Gloria Kessinger in East St. Louis, Illinois. In 1962 the family moved to Estes Park, where her father was pastor of the Community Church of the Rockies. Valedictorian at Estes Park High School in 1966, Paula began college in Sterling, Kansas, then transferred to Colorado State University, and in 1971 graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology, with certification in secondary education.

While teaching biology and science at Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, Paula met her future husband, Frank Megorden, in the summer on 1974. The two were married on December 22, 1975.

Paula’s life was filled with love, laughter and joy with her family and close friends. As an Army wife for 24 years, she provided support to hundreds of families across the country and overseas. She loved the Rockies: the majestic mountains, the colorful alpine tundra, and montane forests, where wildflower bouquets color the fields and forests and animals thrive.

Returning to Colorado Springs in 1994, she began 28 years at the Bear Creek Nature Center, where she was a naturalist interpreter, the nature center’s director, and volunteer coordinator. She developed and led nature programs for literally thousands of children and trained volunteers who had a positive impact on others.

Clark Spalsbury

Paula was loved by literally everyone and will always be remembered for her beautiful, infectious smiles and laughter, her exceptional knowledge of nature and her education, encouragement, and growth of others.

In her free time, Paula hiked, backpacked, skied, and captured people, scenes, wildlife and wildflowers with her ever-present cameras. She explored most of the United States during vacations with Frank, her sons, grandsons, and close friends.

In addition to her husband of 47 years, she is survived by her sons, David, of Missoula, MT and Michael (Christy); and grandsons Wesley and Owen, of Durango, CO; her sister, Terri (Kessinger) Cotten (Howard Lankford), of Colorado Springs; her brother, Greg Kessinger (Jackie); three nieces, two nephews, and three great nephews.

Everyone she touched is a better person. She said, “I will always love you” and wanted to make sure we know it meant “Everyone.”

A memorial service will be held on May 11th at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs, followed by a reception at Bear Creek Nature Center. Memorial donations may be made to the Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers, either by visiting the website elpasocountynaturecenters.com/donate or by sending a check to “Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers” to 245 Bear Creek Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

To read Paula’s full life story and to leave condolence messages for her family, please visit www.SwanLaw.com.

Remembering Randy Brown

In loving memory of Randy Allan Brown

5-8-59 to 9-4-18

Thinking of you on your birthday and every day.

Love and miss you, Mom & family

Clark Stanley Spalsbury Jr., born in Salina, Kansas on January 10, 1945, passed away on August 5,2022 of natural causes. A sharp minded and curious man, Clark had a very full and accomplished life: He was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy where he served as a pilot for six years flying P-3 patrol planes. After exiting the service, he practiced as a licensed lawyer in the state of Colorado and strived to live up to his call sign ‘The Moral Giant’. Clark relished the

splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park, where he served as a Park Ranger for many years. While in the park, he loved spending time hiking, fishing, and berry picking as well as photographing its grandeur. Of all his endearing qualities, possibly his most memorable was his cunning, and often quirky, wit, which made for exceptionally entertaining stories and anecdotes. Clark is survived by his three children, Libby, Lori and James, and will be remembered fondly by all who knew him well.

Herb Wenger

Herbert Wenger, passed away April 23, 2023 at the age of 94 at the Brookdale North Assisted Living Center in Loveland. Herb was born September 12, 1928 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Martin and Annie Wenger. Herb graduated from East High School in Denver and Western State College in Gunnison where he was a member of the football, cross-country and ski teams. He served as a USMC Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. Upon his return from service, he pursued a career in education and school administration. Herb served as teacher and principal at Ignacio when he met and married his late wife, Carogene McElroy. He continued his career as principal at Soroco (Oak Creek), Durango, and Broomfield High Schools. Herb also worked as a secondary education consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. He finished his long career in school administration as Superintendent of Schools in Estes Park in 1987. He served as Northern Colorado BOCES director for one year following that. Herb married June Gerrard in 1988 and relocated to Loveland in 1989.

Herb was an avid outdoorsman and excellent skier. Throughout his long life he enjoyed skiing, hunting, snowmobiling, woodworking, reading, RVing, and travel. He spent many of his early retirement years traveling by motor home to all of the lower 48 states as well as Alaska. A life-long learner and American history buff, Herb prioritized visits to historical

sites, natural scenic areas, and national parks. Herb loved kids and spent many summers volunteering as a conductor on the Lions Club train in Loveland’s North Lake Park. Herb was a long-time member of Front Range Baptist Church and a familiar face at PAMVET (Proud American Veterans) weekly breakfasts. He made friends wherever he went and easily won the hearts of those around him. Herb was generous with his time and always willing to strike up a conversation or lend a hand.

Herb is preceded in death by his first wife, Carogene Wenger (m. 19571983), and his second wife June Gerrard Wenger (m.1988-2014). He is survived by his sons, Howard Wenger (Sandy) and Lee Wenger (Amy), daughter Lisa, (Jim), six grandchildren (Shanna, Jason, Andrew, Riley, Evan, Carter), and two great grandchildren (Kellen, Finley); step-sons Greg Gerrard (Sue), Gary Gerrard (Mary), and David Gerrard (Helen), step-daughter Gail Schnuerle, seven bonus grandchildren (Nathan, Kelly, Stephanie, Kristen, Anna, Bethany, Steve) and fourteen great-grandchildren.

A service is set for Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Front Range Baptist Church in Fort Collins at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages a donation to Veterans Honoring Veterans (a local non-profit organization that made a significant difference in Herb’s later years) made in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:30 pm

@ Mama Rose's

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Alcoholics Anonymous & Other Recovery Meetings

AA of Glen Haven- Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall.

Early Worms-Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.

Fall River Group

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 453 West Elkhorn: Mon., Weds., at Noon Fri. at 7:00 p.m.

Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon

Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).

Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password

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Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166

Celebrate Recovery -If you are one of these people who struggle with addiction, compulsions, and destructive behaviors as well as the lies which drive them, please consider coming to Celebrate Recovery and discover the joy of being set free. We meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for snacks and fellowship, being honest with ourselves and others, at the Christian Church of Estes Park, 4655 US Hwy. 36, Estes Park, CO. There is a seat for you. Note: The AA Meeting website has over 6,000 members and there are 69 AA Meetings a week plus NA has 30 meetings a week. Go to www.intherooms.com

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

Full-time Civil Engineer I - II (term limited)

Emergency Services Dispatcher I – III

Events Maintenance Worker I

Events Operation Supervisor Housing and Childcare Manager

Street Equipment Specialist I - III

Water Plant Operator I - IV Water Superintendent

Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker Visitor Information Assistant

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

Seeking creative types and art/craft lovers for sales associate position at Patterson Glassworks. Must be able to work well with the public and our small staff. Tasks include sales, packing glass, shipping, cleaning etc.. Opportunities for creative work for the right person. Apply at 323 W. Elkhorn Ave Estes Park

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. Year round position with excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off. $19-$21/hour.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com

Guild Thrift Shop of Estes Park Seeking Part Time Cashier

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NOW HIRING!

Experienced Maintenance

$22.00 to $25.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

Front Desk

$17.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

Housekeeping

Starting at $16.00 per hour DOE plus bonus*

*Bonus is $1.00 per hour May through October

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

Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round, part time position available in our Activities/Hospitality Department: $18-20/hour. Responsibilities include exceptional customer service, weekly shopping, food prep, and assisting with weekend events for guests. Approx 16-20 hrs/wk. Can also work in Guest Services/Housekeeping department for full time employment, which includes summer bonus and benefits package. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

Full-time year-round benefited

Head Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard- Full-time position, $18.00-$20.00 per hour with medical, dental and vision and retirement benefits. Learning and advancement opportunities available. Accepting applications for certified Lifeguards or willing to train and certify the right candidate.

Part-time and Seasonal Positions

We are accepting applications for Part-Time Lifeguards and Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time positions for Golf Pro Shop, Golf Starters and Rangers, Golf Maintenance and Marina Attendants.

Seasonal Campgrounds

Maintenance Supervisor

Do you enjoy working outdoors? This position will work with and supervise Campground Maintenance staff to maintain the Mary’s Lake and East Portal Campgrounds. Maintenance duties will include various landscaping tasks, building tent pads, and making minor repairs to facilities. The position will start in mid-April and end in mid-October.

Youth Tennis Instructor

Do you have experience working with youth and/or instructing tennis. This position will be responsible for developing age-appropriated group tennis lessons for youth, ages 4-12 years old. You need knowledge of tennis rules, terminology, and equipment, and safety protocols. This program will be offered at the Stanley Park Tennis Courts on June 6- July 20 on T/TH mornings 9-12pm (skipping July 4th week).

To learn more about these positions and apply on-line go to evrpd.com.

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsible for shift management of all kitchen & back of the house food service operations at the Estes Park Center Pine Room Restaurant; including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, and kitchen cleanliness. $18.00 - $20.15/hour with full benefits, discounted childcare, membership, and more!

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Retail Clerks

Alpine Visitor Center

RMNP (working at 12K feet)

 Seasonal: late May

RMConservancy.org

Guides, Manager & Office Staff - F/T & P/T

Please email resume to reservations@ greenjeeptour.com

Questions? Call 970-577-0034

Other

Are you looking for something that is a calling rather than a job? Good Samaritan offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. If you want more out of your work than just a paycheck…check out our employment opportunities at www.good-sam.com.

All training provided, QMAP, CNA and RN - great benefits! 3 positions open! Sign on bonuses available.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

More than 40 percent of seniors report regularly experiencing loneliness. Good Samaritan Estes Park Village senior living community offer socialization, meal programs and wellness/activity programs to combat loneliness, gently supporting our residents that nurture their body, mind and soul. One of the ways we want to enhance this is through our volunteer program. We will pair seniors with friends in the community who can share their interests and offer companionship.

If you are looking to make a different in the lives of others, contact the Good Samaritan Estes Park Village. (970) 577-7700 ext 200 and ask for Irene.

HIRING TODAY!

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CDl DriverS Pay Starting at $26/hr

Shift : Monday – Friday, starting around 6/7 AM $5000 Sign on Bonus

Apply at Careers.wm.com or send your resume to bkenned5@wm.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Join Way Finder Cleaning! No experience needed, we offer

Silver Saddle Inn

Full or 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.

Responsible

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department: $17-19/hour, plus tips, a summer bonus up to $1500, and benefits package for full time employees. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS!

Join one of the top 10 Galleries in the USA featuring all American Art with 2 location in Estes Park.

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available. Retail sales experience required. Must be friendly and outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

We offer:

• Very competitive wages

• Attractive employee discounts

• Profit Sharing

• A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!

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

Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $22/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker. Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

You've just found it! Fun family business

Outdoor World retail clothing and equipment year round stores needs you. Starting at $17.0030.00 per hour. Retail, managing, selling, merchandising and cleaning. You must be cheerful and like people. Choose your hours. Ages 15 to 80. Call Ernie 24 hours a day any day. 970 232 8290.

Harmony is Hiring

Belong to something that matters. See your value every day. Connect with your calling. We have full & part-time opportunities for:

• Licensed Counselors

• Nurses

• Cleaning Crew

• Maintenance

• Case Management

• Food Services

• Behavioral Health Tech

Check out our website for job duties & salary ranges www.harmonyfoundation.com/ history/careers. Stop by our office at 1600 Fish Hatchery Road to apply or email your resume to hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com. We look forward to meeting you!

Harmony está contratando Pertenece a algo que importa. Vea su valor todos los días. Conéctate con tu vocación. Tenemos oportunidades a tiempo completo y parcial para:

• Consejeros Licenciados

• Enfermeras

• Equipo de limpieza

• Mantenimiento

• Gestión de casos

• Servicios de Alimentación

• Tecnología de salud conductual Visite nuestro sitio web para conocer los deberes laborales y los rangos salariales www.harmonyfoundation.com/ history/careers.

Pase por nuestra oficina en 1600 Fish Hatchery Road para solicitar o envíe su currículum vitae por correo electrónico a hr@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

¡Esperamos conocerte!

Now Hiring

Part-time year-round employment for RMNP Tours and Weddings. Clean, Valid Colorado CDL Driver License, with Class B Pass. Endorse. Required. $28-30/hr plus tips.

Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

AIRBITS INTERNET NOW HIRING FOR OFFICE RECEPTIONIST

Customer service skills, computer literate, answer phone, take payments and banking. References need to be provided.

Five days a week from 8a.m. to 4p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone: 970-586-7522

3 Great Stores - All Positions Available $18.00 to $20.00 to start plus Commission & Bonuses. Great discounts! Full & Part Time positions available. Drop resume at Plum Creek or email peter@plumcreekshoes.com

Now hiring

Shuttle Drivers

Part-time/Full-time year-round employment. Clean Valid Colorado Driver license (no special license needed). $18-20/hr plus tips with a $4 morning and night shift differential. Apply within at: Estes Park Shuttle 551 South Saint Vrain Ave

Tire Technician

Perform tire related and light automotive services. $15 - $20/hr depending on experience. Flexible time off options, at cost vehicle repairs. Valid drivers license required. Apply in person at 1633 Raven Ave or call (970) 586-8085 or email office@estestireandauto.com.

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We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $21.01/hr.:

• Drive-up & Go Service Helpers

• Checker

• Courtesy Clerk

• Day-Stocker

• Overnight Stocker

• Bakery Clerk

• Deli Clerk

• Produce Clerk

• Seafood Clerk

• Cake Decorator

• Meat Cutter

Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com

Parking Lot Attendants & Bus

Washers/Cleaners $21.00 per hour. Seasonal work May-Oct. Varied shifts, part-time or more. Info 970-577-7477

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

Dad’s Launday is now hiring great people!

• Full Time • Part Time

• Year Round • Seasonal

• Day / Evening Shifts

Please call Ed @ 970-888-1221

Village Goldsmith, Inc.

We currently have job openings for jewelry art lovers in our workshop/gallery

Explore your creativity

SALES ASSOCIATE

Fine jewelry retail sales, Business management

Open every day. We offer competitive pay, summer bonus potential, flexible scheduling. 235 West Elkhorn Avenue (970)586-5659 villagegoldsmith@airbits.com

Responsible

Solitude Cabins and Lodge is now hiring for:

Front Desk Agent, Strip and Preppers $17-20/hr depending on experience.

Please call 970-577-7777 ask for Kay

WorldMark Estes Park Resort is hiring!

Housekeepers $20/hr and Groundskeepers $18.50/hr

Offering a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Resort Discounts and More!

Apartments

Downtown Studio for $950. Single Occ, NS/NP, 1-Year Lease. Credit and Ref Req. Call (970) 480-5458.

Cabins

One bedroom cabin in Allenspark, 800 sq ft, large living room, kitchen and two bedrooms with beds. No water in cabin itself. Private bathroom is just steps away in garage of other cabin on the property. $900/month. Water and electric included.

Available June 1 thru Sept 30. Four miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, Wild Basin entrance.

Call Home Sweet Home Property Service 970-699-6727

Commercial Rentals

OFFICE SPACE For Rent

970-290-4488

237 W. Elkhorn $3,000 per month. 12’ x 24’ with loft. Waterwheel Shops. Good location for artist, sculptor, tailor, yarn shop or craftsperson. 970-586-6308

Sewing/Alterations

Remixed Custom Sewing Services.

Our

3 bdr 2.5 bath monthly vacation rental. Amazing mtn. views, sunny open floor plan, spacious deck. Close to Estes Park town & RMNP. VRBO #3271657.

TRANSPORTATION

Trailers/Campers

2020 Heartland Big Country 3902 FL

5th wheel for sale in Estes Park 65,000 OBO Please call 936-400-9274

NEW LOCATION! RV Cushions, outdoor furniture, benches, leather and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446

Piano Tuning

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Furniture

FREE Matching twin beds, solid wood, very good condition Call 970-227-0514

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Free

FREE Golden Retriever Puppies to Forever Homes! 1 Male,1 Female. Excellent temperament! House trained with very good trainable natures & perfect for families with children and other pets! I will not re home to just any-one. Please email me first at: staceymcclelland8@ gmail.com and Text (312) 270-0850

Misc.

3 Dog Crates

Sm $25, Med $50, Lg $75 OBO 970-413-1719

SALES

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE

84 Devils Cross Road

*bottom of driveway*

Dresser, onkyo cassette deck, pictures, fold up chairs, kitchen items, cabin decor, christmas decor, lamp shades, linens, collectables.

Saturday 9-12

Estate Sales

Miriam Graetzer (Quilt House B&B) Estate Sale

Fri 8-1/ Sat 8-2

Follow Org & Grn signs to 310 Riverside 3 Story House + Guest House + Patio full of Treasures.

Game Rm, Toy Rm, Linen Rm, Quilt Rm, Cookbook Rm, Musical Instruments, Glassware, Baskets, Vacuum Cleaners, Cookware, Storage Bins, Fabric, Yarn, Sm Furniture, Purses, Shoes, Hats, Artwork, Books, Sheet Music, Records, Jewelry, Patio Furniture, Organ, Kitchen Table, Electronics & More.

ESTATE/MOVING SALE

Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

WENDYS

Wendy, Amy, Markus

970-586-4418

www.aspen-eyecare.com

600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5

•equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts

•same day appointments for eye pain and emergencies

•referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care

•full service optical for specialized eyewear

Comprehensive Eyecare Right Here in Estes Park!