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The growth of new antlers and shedding of the winter fur is a sure sign that summer is (almost) here in the Rocky Mountains.

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Two Incidents In Loch Vale Area Related To Falls On Snow On Tuesday, June 1, park rangers responded to two separate incidents where individuals suffered leg injuries from falling on snow.

Early Tuesday morning, park rangers received a 911 call of an injured hiker near Loch Vale. The 32-year-old male had suffered a lower leg injury after slipping and falling on snow. A hasty team of park rangers reached the man around 8:30 a.m. and provided emergency medical care. A team of twenty Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members carried the man via a lit-

ter. A paramedic from Estes Park Health merous incidents with leg injuries in the Loch Vale and Sky Pond also assisted in the rescue. The rescuers area. Deep snow and fluctuating spring dealt with unfavorable trail conditions temperatures make for tricky trail condiat high elevations due to soft, melting tions. Park visitors should expect icy, snow. Rescuers arrived at the Glacier narrow, and steep trails on the way to Gorge Trailhead around 3:40 p. m. The Loch Vale. Past Loch Vale visitors still man was taken by ambulance to Estes have two more miles left to Sky Pond Park Health.

At 2 p.m. a second request was received from the Loch regarding a 28 year-old female who fell from standing height at Timberline Falls. She was reported to be slowly moving down the trail.

During her selfevacuation, park visitors provided care to the patient and assisted her with walking. A two-person park hasty team was dispatched and encountered the patient just below Loch Lake. They provided micro spikes and trekking poles, and further Loch Vale incident June 1. assisted the patient Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park down the trail. where the snow gets deeper, the trails get They arrived near the icier, and the terrain is difficult to naviGlacier Gorge trailhead gate. Conditions at similar elevations in at 7:15. The patient selftransported to Estes Park the park are comparable.

Be prepared for winter like conditions Health. at higher elevations in Rocky Mountain Neither patient was National Park. Planning ahead and wearing traction devices bringing traction devices, warm winter at the time of their falls. clothes, sturdy boots and poles, headThis spring, RMNP’s Carry out at lower elevation from Loch Vale lamps, and a knowledge of how to naviSearch and Rescue Team Incident June 1. gate the terrain are crucial. have responded to nuCourtesy Rocky Mountain National Park

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

Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org During the week of May 30, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 7 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1 • Smoke Investigation: 1 • Alarm Activation: 5

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Additional Closures Put In Place In Lumpy Ridge Area To Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons Additional climbing closures have been implemented on the Left Book, The Bookmark, and Bookmark Pinnacle in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Peregrine falcons have been observed displaying continuous aggressive territorial behavior toward climbers in the vicinity of an active nesting area. Peregrine falcons can dive at speeds of over 200 mph and may cause bodily harm to humans when defending their territory. If disturbance pressure from climbers is sustained near a nesting area, falcons will abandon their nest causing chick mortality. For the

safety of both visitors and this federally protected wildlife species these additional climbing closures have been put in place.

Closures will be monitored regularly and lifted once breeding activity is no longer observed.

Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park. To ensure that these birds of prey

can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. Due to high nesting activity last year closures began earlier this year on February 15, rather than March 1. These closures will continue through July 31, if appropriate.

These closures are actively monitored and may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date depending on nesting activity.

Closures that have been in place since February 15 include Cathedral Wall in the Loch Vale area. The areas above the Loch Vale-Sky Pond Trail are closed to off trail travel. In the Lumpy Ridge area closures include Checkerboard Rock, Lightning Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Sundance, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, The Book, and Twin Owls, Rock One and now also include Left Book, The Bookmark, Bookmark Pinnacle. These closures include the named formations. Closures include all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber access trails to the named rock formations. Check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/ area_closures.htm for updated information on raptor closures.

The National Park Service is committed to preserving birds of prey. If nest sites are located or territorial behaviors such as aggressive divebombing/vocalizing or birds fleeing nest sites due to human disturbance are observed, please report the location to ROMO_Information@nps.gov.

The same cliffs that are critical for raptors also appeal to climbers. The cooperation of climbing organizations and individuals continues to be essential to the successful nesting of raptors in the park.

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

Updated Information On Trail Closures (And Openings!) Related To Impacts From Cameron Peak & East Troublesome Fires We wanted to share the latest information regarding trail status in the park pertaining to impacts from last year's historic fires.

The best source of information is on the park's website at: www.nps.gov/romo/learn/ fire-information-and-regulations.htm Since this past November, we have posted an updated interactive map as well as an updated pdf map of the areas that are open and closed. * If you have this link bookmarked, you may want to refresh

your browser to see the latest updates.

Some recent changes that have occurred: East side: The Cub Lake Loop Trail between the Cub Lake Trailhead and the Fern Lake Trailhead is open. However, the Fern Lake Trail, past the Pool, remains closed. The trail junction above Cub Lake to Mount Wuh and Steep Mountain remains closed.

West side: The Onahu Trail and the Continental Divide Connector Trail to the inholder road has reopened.

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What’s Happening At The Chamber Last year was tough on our community in more ways than one. Safety and survival were constantly competing, and we learned how polarizing our valDonna Carlson ues can be. The impact on our business community, our ability to meet payroll demands and our emotional capacity to navigate uncertainty has been tested. It wasn’t just the pandemic that stoked the flames that tested our emotional resiliency – we battled political feuds, racial unrest and, locally, the threat

source Center. We will hear from Americans young and old, natural citizens and naturalized citizens, all inspired by this common theme. Save the date for July 13, 5 p.m.

Our August theme was inspired by our art community, many of whom are heavily invested in the Estes Valley Plein Air. This is a multi-modal event with a variety of expressions in visual arts, dance and music. The Art Center of Estes Park and the Fine Arts Guild will be partnering with the EVRC in building a list of performers for this event.

In September, in honor of our favorite wildlife in town, we want to celebrate the reason why we all live here. In partnership with The Rocky Mountain Conservancy,

Terry Rizzuti, Donna Carlson, Adam Shake & Loren Shriver.

of wildfires.

2020 challenged our ability to verbalize our own opinions and hold curiosity for different views. We needed a safe place to try on another lens and get perspective.

That’s exactly what spurred the Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative to develop a storytelling series for the community, where we can listen to different points of view, ask questions and learn to see life through different eyes. Through the Everyday Estes Riverside Chat series, the community gets an opportunity to hear from five speakers on a given theme for five minutes, followed by a five minute Q&A. We realized at the onset of this challenge that we needed to broaden our perspective by including a variety of voices, so we partnered with the nonprofit community to help us develop our speaker list. The American Legion accepted the challenge for our Memorial Day debut on June 1 and came up with a list of five speakers who shares stories in memory of comrades fallen in service to our country.

In July, we'll show our gratitude with stories about why we love America in partnership with the Estes Park Nonprofit Re-

we'll share stories about the history of this land, wildlife preservation and the natural occurrence of wildfires that is just a product of living in any mountain landscape.

Giving homage to that last point, we’re going to round out our series in October

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with a tribute to the heroes of the Estes Valley – our fire protection districts, medical services and other public servants who are the reason why we can live work and play in Estes Park.

If you see yourself in this picture, or have an idea for anyone of these programs, please contact Rachel Oppermann at Visit Estes Park or Donna Carlson at the Estes Chamber of Commerce.

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When We Work Together, We Move Forward Together The current Town Board just completed its first year. And what a year it was.

First a pandemic, then a spate of wildfires dramatically disrupted the board’s work, altering the cyclical flow of the board’s policy setting and completion of its work products. The unprecedented nature of the disruptions necessitated that staff identify specific programmatic aspects of the Town’s strategic goals that might be put on hold until the pandemic and wildfires subsided.

Thanks to the insights and recommendations of the staff, the policies enacted

for watching at your convenience. I encourage you to watch both and then share your thoughts and suggestions with board members at the beginning of their two regularly scheduled board meetings this month. (Note: public comments are not taken during study sessions).

Another way to contribute to the Town’s strategic planning is participation in the 2021 Citizen Survey. The scientific survey will be sent to a random sample of 1,600 town residents this summer and made available on the web to everyone else. The survey uses

2021 Strategic Plan.

by the board contributed to fiscal plans for 2021 that performed much better than predicted, improving the prospects for 2022 and beyond.

On June 7th, board members and I held the first of two study sessions devoted to developing the Strategic Plan for 2022. A second study session occurs on June 14th.

The finalized Strategic Plan will inform and guide the budget and programmatic processes of the Town. Those processes specify the way your tax dollars are used.

During the study session that ran from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. last Monday, board members and I reviewed key components of the plan. The components included its mission statement, vision, and outcome areas with a corresponding policy statement for each area.

Each study sessions, occurs via Zoom and is recorded. Recordings are available

the National Community Survey template. Its design enables board members and staff to compare the results with previous results and with results from hundreds of cities throughout the United States as well as the past results from Estes Park. Presently, the plan is for results from the survey to be presented to members of the Town Board next October.

I’m looking forward to the Town Board’s second year. Hopefully, its work won’t get disrupted as it was last year.

As your duly elected representative, I am committed to protect and advance the common good for the townspeople of Estes Park. Toward that end, I look forward to your enthusiastic participation in the processes through which plans for the future of your town are made. Let’s work together to move forward together.

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

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

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

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Businesses and Community Members Have a Crucial Role In Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake In Larimer County By: Larimer County Public Health with each other. One thing that is clear Director Tom Gonzales from real world data is that the more people vaccinated, the better.

In Larimer County, cases of COVID-19 have significantly decreased in recent Larimer County businesses are helping to weeks, reducing the strain on our local lead the way to increase vaccination rates, hospitals, allowing us to by either requiring or engather with our friends and couraging employees to get loved ones again, and helping vaccinated and offering into strengthen our economy. centives like paid time off, In May alone, COVID-19 special events for fully vaccicases decreased 70%, thanks nated employees, and other to vaccination. compensation strategies.

Many local businesses in In less than 6 months, over Larimer County have part352,300 COVID-19 vaccine nered with us to host onsite doses have been received by mobile vaccine clinics for the Larimer County residents. public, and in some cases, This incredible work has been even throw in a free beer. provided by a team of 19 vaccine providers working to dis- Tom Gonzales Employers can play an imtribute the vaccine in an equiportant role in increasing table manner. 58% of our community COVID-19 vaccine uptake, and they’re members ages 16 and up are fully vaccismart to do so. One of the greatest benefits nated. In less than a month of being eligible of a vaccinated workforce is that fully vacto receive the vaccine, 36% of 12–15-yearcinated employees generally do not need to olds have already received their first dose. quarantine if they are exposed to someone Through large fixed vaccination sites like with COVID-19, reducing costs due to Moby Area and mobile pop-up clinics in missed work and improving productivity. rural areas, churches, community centers, Currently, everyone 12 years of age and correctional facilities, locations for those older is eligible to be vaccinated and experiencing homelessness, and small local COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in grocery stores, the Health Department Larimer County. COVID-19 vaccines are alone has given over 30,000 doses of safe and effective. After receiving a vacCOVID-19 vaccine this year. cine, there may be mild side effects, but While we are just shy of reaching Larimer these are normal. It takes about 2 weeks afCounty’s goal for 65% of residents over age ter a dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, 16 having received at least one dose by May or a second dose of either Moderna or 25th, we understood that even with the Pfizer vaccine, for a person to have full immunity from the virus. overwhelming demand for COVID-19 vaccines a few months ago, we would hit a Every person who gets a COVID-19 vacpoint in our community where vaccination cine helps to end the pandemic and this demand slowed. We are starting to lose supports the full economic recovery of our momentum, and this should raise concerns local businesses, and the sooner the better. for all of us.

My biggest concern right now is that there In April, a Kaiser Family Foundation sur- won’t be enough people vaccinated come fall and winter and we won’t be able to prevey found that about 30% of those who vent another surge of cases like we saw in haven’t received a dose of a COVID-19 November and December. To keep our vaccine do not plan to get vaccinated. case rate low, widespread vaccine uptake However, 21 percent say they plan to get among all parts of the population, in all arvaccinated as soon as possible, 35 percent eas of the county, is essential. say they will wait and see, 14 percent say they will only get the vaccine if it is rePlease, if you are considering getting vacquired. cinated but have been waiting, make a We are still learning the number of people plan today. If you have a friend or family that need to be vaccinated against COVID- member on the fence about vaccination, offer to go with them to get their shot.

19 before a return to a pre-pandemic Employers, consider requiring or encourlifestyle, however, experts agree that to aging your staff to get vaccinated and ofkeep COVID-19 infections down without fering incentives, and reach out to my restrictions on activities, we’ll need well over 70% of the entire population to be im- team at the Health Department if you want to host an onsite clinic. More informune, either by recovering from COVID19 infection or through getting vaccinated. mation can be found at But this level depends on whether we’ll see www.larimer.org/covidvaccine or by calling 970-498-5500 during the week. Tomore infectious variants and how people, particularly those not yet immune, interact gether, we can do this.

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Caution Urged During Elk Calving Season

By: Kris Hazelton

We are sharing because this hasn't happened to us before. There is no one more cautious and careful around calving season than me (and Gary!) We avoid known calving areas in the spring/early summer because to me, nothing is more scary than a protective mama elk! I am always very aware of our surroundings, making sure we're safe and that there are no elk in the areas we walk. That being said, we got chased by a protective mama elk on the Lake Trail last Monday, despite being more than 50 yards away from the bird sanctuary barriers and this mama elk! We were just trying to get a photo (with a LONG telephoto lens, by the way) of this barrier, blocking off the bird sanctuary. Did I say we were 50 yards away from this barrier??!!! We didn't see any elk until this bike rider came through the prohibited area, prompting the mama elk to confront the man and attempt to charge him. There were also three women, way in front of us, also watching the situation. The biker made it through and the three women who just wanted to end their walk by getting to the parking garage, wisely decided to turn and go a different way. We were still 50+ yards away, about to leave when the elk mama set her sights on us...so far away! She put her ears back, began licking her lips and....charge! She came running full tilt towards us and a friend who we ran into on the trail! The three of us turned and ran, certain that the elk would see we were getting even further away and stop, but no! She kept running at us! Gary kept looking back at her, saying, "She's still running after us....she's still running after us!......" We ran and ran as fast as we could... and I pulled a hamstring running that fast from a standing still position.

The elk then spotted the three women that had been in front of us, now traveling through the golf course on the other

side of the river, trying to get back to their car near the garage. The elk jumped into the river, swam across and went after them! She got out of the water, honed in on them and began chasing them too, on the golf course! Luck-

ily, the golf course ranger got between the women and the mama elk and she ended her chase..for then.

This just goes to show you that even though you could be very far away in what you think may be a safe space, an

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extremely protective new mama elk might just decide to charge you, even from far away.

Be careful out there everyone, I'll be icing my hamstring.

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Mid-Year Update To The Estes Chamber Board Of Directors Four new board members join from the EALA board; one joins the Chamber Foundation board Following the approved merger of The Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA) with the Estes Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), the Chamber of Commerce extended an invitation for EALA board members to join the Chamber board. We are happy to announce four new board members to the Estes Chamber of Commerce Board: Glenn Malpiede with Estes Legal Services through December 2023 Teresa Commerford with StoneBrook on Fall River through December 2023 Luke Kearns with Fall River Village through December 2023 Nike Mollé with Nick Mollé Productions through December 2022 In addition, the former president of EALA, Nikole Stevenson with Nicky’s Resort, will join the Estes Chamber Foundation Board, where she will maintain voting rights over the distribution of any EALA funds inherited by the foundation.

The election was finalized on May 25 and these members will join the Chamber board on June 16 for an onboarding session. Current Estes Chamber board members include: Derek Vinge with Edward Jones Board Chair Carissa Streib with Simply Christmas Vice Chair Teresa Mueller with Mueller Pye & Assoc. - Treasurer

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Kirby Hazelton with Rock Cut Brewing Co. - Secretary Kent Smith with Smith Sign Studio Member at Large Keith Pearson with Upslope Ventures Member at Large Bob Fixter with Fall River Jewelry & Antiques - Member at Large Chuck Scott with Coffee on the Rocks Member at Large Laurie Dale Marshall with EVICS Member at Large Robert Armstrong with Bank of Estes Park - Member at Large Kevin Mullin with EP Health Foundation - Member at Large Carl Robicheaux with Elkhorn Law Offices - Member at Large Harriette Woodard with Bank of Colorado Mortgage - Member at Large Ex-officio (non-voting) members include Jason Damweber, Town of Estes Park, Adam Shake with Estes Park EDC, and Kara Franker with Visit Estes Park.

About the Estes Chamber of Commerce-The Estes Chamber of Commerce is the “new” chamber in Estes Park, founded and funded by members, in May 2019. The Chamber is the voice of business with the Town of Estes Park, Estes Park EDC, Visit Estes Park and other organizations collaborating for a stronger business climate and tourism economy.

The success of the Chamber is measured in making Estes Park a better place to live, work and play. www.esteschamber.org.

Photo by Kris Hazelton

Community Members Invited To Trustee Talk June 16 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees invites community members to join two Town Board members for a Trustee Talk Wednesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom Meetings at https://zoom.us/j/93365555826 or by calling 877-853-5257 (toll-free) Meeting ID: 933 6555 5826. This is an

opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting.

For more information about Trustee Talks, please view the Official Meetings Calendar at http://www.estes.org/events/trusteetalk-4.

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There were eight women sitting around a campfire, the youngest a mere sixty years old; the oldest a spry eighty. (I was the youngest by age but we all had the vim of youth. Not the innocence, mind you, but the vigor.)

Oh, the stories we told! A campfire tends to draw out closely held stories from campers breathing in that reminiscenceinducing woodsmoke (which turns awful when you smell it in your hair and in your clothes the next day). But I can’t share the stories. Tales told around the sparking embers in a fire ring are lifted up and away with the dancing flames and plumes of smoke, not to be repeated outside the campsite. Stories told around a campfire stay at the campfire, don’tcha know.)

We were roasting marshmallows, and that’s when I learned that some people use Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups instead of Hershey’s in their s’mores. I tried the Reece’s version and determined that s’more variations are for the more adventurous (less refined?). I’m a purist when it comes to s’mores. For example, the larger, flatter, square marshmallows toasted up perfectly but I felt like I was cheating by using them instead of the traditional cylindricalshaped ones. I also heard about a version of s’more where you can skip the chocolate altogether and use two chocolate chip cookies to sandwich your toasted marshmallow. I’ll stick to the tried-and-true, and then eat those chocolate chip cookies afterward—for dessert, thank you very much.

Earlier in the evening while we campers cooked dinner over the hot fire, we got to discussing cast iron skillets. It quickly became apparent that there are two cast iron camps, the yeas and the nays. The nay-sayers tend to get anxious about using a cast iron skillet. They aren’t sure how to season one, they think there are too many instructions on how to clean one, and they suspect they will get hemochromatosis if they eat foods prepared in one.

The yeas are not just in favor of using cast iron, they are crazy-in-love with cast iron cooking. I’m in this camp, especially when the skillet is really old and has been used by several generations before me.

(Cast iron skillets don’t wear out. That’s one of the beauties of ‘em. I have at least one that was my grandmother’s. It’s the perfect size for grilling one grilled cheese sandwich.) To make friends with a cast iron skillet, all you have to do is: 1) Don’t buy a new one. Ya gotta have a skillet that is seasoned with lots of grease, oil or even lard. (Think bacon. That makes this concept more appealing.) Your cast

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iron skillet needs to be black-black-black.

Shiny, smooth and black. This blackening is called seasoning, which is fat that gets absorbed into the metal through heat, and it actually makes the skillet “non-stick.” Every time you cook with fat, your skillet becomes a little more seasoned. If you have a well-seasoned cast iron skillet, it’s Teflon-a-byebye. Non-stick coatings on today’s skillets are made of unhealthy chemicals you’re best to avoid. Seasoned, non-stick cast iron simply adds tasteless iron to your food.

Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles.

2) Don’t wash cast iron. Eeeuuu, you say.

But that’s the secret to a good cast iron skillet. If you use soap on it, you’ll take away the seasoning that has been building up on the surface of your skillet. Leaving it to soak is a death sentence for your seasoned skillet and putting it in the dishwasher will cause all the lightweight dishes already in there to revolt. Depending on what you cooked, you can either a) wipe it clean with a paper towel or better yet, a cloth, which can be washed and reused, ergo a more environmental solution, or b) run water in it and use a little salt to scrub if you must. If you go this route, it is imperative to immediately dry it so there’s no chance for rust to stake a claim.

(Hint: if you use your skillet over the open flame it will get sooty. Wipe the outside with a rag designated for such use and then store the cookware wrapped in newspaper. I love this part because every time I unwrap a skillet, I connect with my inner pioneer mountain woman ready for the next outdoor adventure.)

3) Do fifty pushups every day. This is the hardest part, but is crucial. Cast iron is heavy, especially if you have a glass stovetop. You shouldn’t slide your skillet off a hot burner because it could easily scratch the glass. You must lift it off and this is a challenge for those who neglect their armwrestling muscles.

I inherited my cast iron skillets (I have three of different sizes). My friend Jane R. found her first cast iron skillet years ago in an abandoned cabin in the woods of Maine. That’s a story worth sharing around the campfire—and is one that can be passed down through generations.

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

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

On May 26 at 6:59 a.m. police stopped a 32 year old male driver from Estes Park in the 100 block of Stanley Ave. for speeding. The male was arrested on a warrant out of Weld County for failure to comply on a theft charge. He posted bond and was later released from the EPPD. On May 28 at 6:48 p.m. police stopped a 37 year old male driver from Estes Park in the 700 block of North St. Vrain Ave. On scene the male was arrested for DUI, driving while license revoked (2 prior DUI’s) and he had warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on a traffic summons out of EPPD. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On May 29 at 9:51 a.m. police were

called to the 500 block of Prospect Ave. where they issued a summons to a 48 year old female from Estes park for vicious animal prohibited.

On May 29 at 6:45 police were called to the 1500 block of Fish Hatchery Road where they contacted a 46 year old female from Littleton, CO and issued her a summons for vicious animal prohibited and certificate of vaccination.

On June 4 at 5:02 p.m. police contacted a 25 year old male from Commerce City, Colorado at S. St. Vrain Ave and Manford Ave. The male was arrested and transported to Larimer County Jail on charges of forgery of a government issued document, criminal impersonation, driver’s vision obstructed windshield, and driving while license revoked.

Meet At The Flagpole June 14th Meet At The Flagpole and recite The Pledge of Allegiance at the flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. on Monday, June 14th (Flag Day) at 12:00 noon.

Let’s join together as a community to recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, sing our National Anthem: The Star Span-

gled Banner and God Bless America!

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

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Chamber Announces Margarita Contest Winners! and delicious!

Peppers Mexican Grill: They have strawberry and mango, but lime is the way I roll. It is especially good enjoyed on the rooftop deck.

Wild Rose: One the most balanced, refreshing and overall spectacular margaritas I've ever had. Immense compliments to Wild Rose.

And one comment we heard a few times, “My favorite margarita is not on this list!” We know! This was a first run May was margarita month for the Chamber. We invited every restaurant in town to participate and eight restaurants said, “Count me in!” We showcased the best house, top shelf and specialty margaritas from The Barrel, Bird & Jim, Casa Grande, Chelito's, Cousin Pat's, La Cocina de Mama, Pepper's Mexican Grill and Wild Rose. If you were one of the 101 margarita lovers who enjoyed happy hour this month, we figured you'd like to know the results. You voted and here is what you said: Best House Margarita: Cousin Pat's Best Top Shelf Margarita: Wild Rose Best Specialty Margarita: Cousin Pat's We at the Chamber have personally sampled all of them and we think they are all winners. Here is what you said

about the best margaritas in town: The Barrel: The Barrel makes its own secret recipe mix and they have it on tap! There’s only one margarita here, and yes, it’s cloudy because the lime juice is sublime.

Bird & Jim: Strong and yummy flavor without being too sweet.

Casa Grande: Very tasty and stronger than anticipated. Had me doing chair salsa dancing.

Chelito's Mexican Restaurant: Good tequila and a pretty glass.

Cousin Pat's: The best jalapeño pineapple marg around!! I'm a huge fan and can't get enough and am based in Denver but would go to Estes for these anytime!

La Cocina de Mama: It was refreshing

at a new tradition. We hope to see many more margaritas in the contest next May. Until then, we think this might require some more research, so if you want tell us about your favorite margarita, post your picture and opinion at www.facebook.com/groups/ esteseatsdrinks.

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Lois Smith Recognized With Mayoral Proclamation At the Town Board meeting this week, the Mayor and Town Trustees recognized the years of service of Lois Smith, former owner of the historic Baldpate Inn, with an official proclamation. The proclamation read as follows: WHEREAS, Lois Smith and family became proprietors of the historic Baldpate Inn in 1986, originally founded in 1917 by Charles and Gordon Mace, eight miles south of Estes Park on Highway 7; and WHEREAS, the Inn was named after the popular novel, play and movie The Seven Keys to Baldpate by Earl Derr Biggers, and also became famous for its “Key Room”, estimated to contain some 20,000 keys sent to or left behind, by people from all over the world; and WHEREAS, as Innkeeper, Lois Smith oversaw a Main Lodge of 12 rooms, five cabins, and provided housing for 26 employees on the grounds; and WHEREAS, the Inn also became famous for Lois Smith’s ‘made from scratch’ cooking, rising at 4:00 a.m. to prepare daily lunches and dinners for the soup and salad buffet, which included scrumptious corn bread and

cherry pies, among other delicious selections; and WHEREAS, a visit to the Inn, by Lois Smith’s design, included weekly programs on the deck or in the “Key Room”, plays in the “Keythedral”, and numerous summer celebrations, come rain or shine; and WHEREAS, the historic Inn and its world renown “Key Room” were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017, was sold in late 2020 by Lois Smith.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park do hereby recognize LOIS SMITH and do herby find it an honor and distinct pleasure to present this Proclamation in recognition of her many contributions and the joy she has brought to the Town of Estes Park.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed.

Wendy Koenig, Mayor Attest: June 8, 2021 Congratulations, Lois!

Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday

The Golden Arches don't always span frumpy buildings, as these examples from New Zealand and Georgia prove. Photo courtesy Estes Park Archives

The Estes Park Archives concludes its four-part history of national restaurant chains and their arrival in town with the history of McDonald's Hamburgers in Lower Stanley Village.

McDonald's, founded by Ray Kroc in 1955, had reached Fort Collins by the late 1950s, but only arrived in Estes Park following the completion of Lower Stanley Village in 1985.

Thus, the first four casual chain giants to reach Estes Park - A&W, KFC, Pizza Hut, and McDonald's, all made their debut in a different decade.

Stop by our local McDonald's this Saturday, June 12, between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a free ice cream cone or baked apple pie, as we share the history of America's largest restaurant chain, with over 39,000 lo-

cations. If you have photographs of our local McDonald's before the recent renovation, inside or out, you might be the only one. This history will otherwise be lost, because museums tend not to devote much shelf space to generic or cookie-cutter businesses unless they have special architectural features or unique locations, as with those McDonald's pictured below.

You don't need to be a member of the Estes Park Archives to attend, and no reservations are required. If you worked at our local McDonald's, or have an interesting story to share, please call 586-4889 so we can make sure time is set aside for your memories.

Fluffy gosling.

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Estes Park EDC Investor Spotlight Naomi Hawf represents the Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) on the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) Board of Directors. She comes from a military family and had the opportunity to live all over the world before settling in Denver for thirty years.

During her time in Denver, she worked for United Airlines for 10 years where she trained and supervised staff in the Reservations department. Naomi moved on to working in the Public Works Department as an Administrative Coordinator for the City of Greenwood Village. She later worked for the City and County of Denver in their Parks and Recreation Department. There, her role consisted of customer service and program development where she created hiring and training models for 27 recreation centers.

In 2015, she met her husband and moved to Drake. She was the Sales and Marketing Director and managed group visitation for Highlands Camp and Retreat Center in Allenspark. She then joined the Estes Park Housing Authority as the Property Manager at Falcon Ridge

and in 2018 became the new Executive Director.

The EPHA offers rental and home ownership programs and is involved in workforce housing and community development.

Naomi’s cumulative experiences as a trainer and supervisor have bred a passion for sharing information and knowledge; a passion that persists in her work in the town. She is proud to be a Black/Asian woman serving on multiple committees and boards. She plays an active role in the community, from serving on the Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative (EVRC) to involvement in early childhood education discussions. Naomi joined the Estes Park EDC Board in 2019 and appreciates the Estes Park EDC’s effort to support economic stability in Estes Park. She feels lucky enough to be a part of changes happening in the community. She values the importance of economic development and sees it as a mechanism to attract younger people who can drive change and support the future of Estes Park. In her spare time, she loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Land Trust Breakfast Focuses On Arapaho Indian Connections To The Estes Valley

The Estes Valley is the ancestral home to the Arapaho, Ute and other Native American tribes. Historic US and State of Colorado policies displaced Native Americans from the valley and severed the physical connection they had with their homeland. The Estes Valley Land Trust will host a virtual breakfast to learn more about the tribal connections to the valley and discuss partnership opportunities between tribal and land conservation organizations.

The breakfast will include a panel with Mr. Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho Indian, and Coordinator of the Culture Program of the Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribes, and Dr. Patty Limerick, Faculty Director and Chair of the Board of the Center of the American West, University of Colorado.

This Estes Valley Land Trust breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m. and will take place online.

Reservations are required and can be made at: evlandtrust.org/rsvp. This event is for EVLT members only. Not a member? Please join at:

evlandtrust.org/donate.

There is no charge for the online breakfast and attendees receive two free Cinnamon’s Bakery cinnamon rolls, if registered by June 18. Quantities are limited and details on where to pick up the cinnamon rolls will be emailed to those who register.

“The land trust recently made a commitment to be a more inclusive organization and better serve the whole community” said Jeffrey Boring, Estes Valley Land Trust Executive Director.

“Our tribal partners are deeply connected to nature and I’m looking forward to working with them to conserve more land in the valley.”

About the Estes Valley Land Trust Founded 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. More than 400 members support the Estes Valley Land Trust annually and additional information can be found at evlandtrust.org.

EMS Presentation At Community Center On Calling 911 As part of the EVRPD "Elevated Connection" program at the Estes Valley Community Center, EPH's Emergency Medical Services team will present "Call 911?", sharing tips on how to prepare (yourself, your family, your house), just in case you ever have to have a 9-11 emergency visit.

Wednesday, June 16; 10 a.m. – 11

a.m. at EVCC, Lower Level Room C Free with EVCC or Elevated Connection membership -- and EPH will pay the $5 daily admission fee if you're not a member!

Elevated Connection Protocol: Upon entry, please take your temperature at the standing thermometer. If you have a pass, you may scan it or show it to staff before entering. Masks are required at all times.

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Bike Estes Day June 23, Bike To Work In The Morning & Costume Bike Parade In The Evening Come join the fun with a full day of biking activities. “Bike Estes Day” combines Bike to Work Day and the Costume Bike Parade to form a day celebrating bicycles and community fun. Bike to Work Day is a national event that Colorado celebrates annually in June.

The Costume Bike Parade has been a fun Estes Park annual event that has been enjoyed by families for many years.

BIKE TO WORK DAY Start your day on June 23 by joining the community for Bike to Work Day at the town’s Visitor Center from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Coffee and breakfast items are just a few of the treats that will be provided.

There will also be activities for the kids, a bike maintenance stand, information booths such as “Safe Routes to School. ” So please stop by to show your support of biking and enjoy the festivities. All are welcome regardless of your mode of transportation!

COSTUME BIKE PARADE The Costume Bike Parade is a unique,

fun filled opportunity for the whole family to dress up, decorate your bike and join your neighbors and community for a leisurely bike ride through downtown from the from Performance Park to the Town Visitors Center. Police will escort the riders, and at the end of the parade, there will be additional festivities. We will have a bike skills course for the littlest of riders, and a grown up course as well. Prizes will be given out for best costume, so don’t forget to dress up.

The fun starts at 5:00 p.m. at Performance Park, where the Estes Arts District will be available to help decorate bikes.

At 6 p.m., the bike parade starts, with a police escort stopping traffic at all of the intersections. The parade ends at the Town Visitors Center where a variety of games and entertainment will be available.

For further information, contact Estes Park Cycling Coalition President Mike Lewelling at board@bikeestes.org

Quaker/Unitarian Meeting Program On “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Linda Bensy and Robert Johnson will be discussing information from a thought-provoking book entitled, Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy in the 21st Century. The book is published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Every Sunday morning, there is a meeting of intellectually curious people; many are either Quakers, Unitarians or unaffiliated. These meetings are open to all who are in-

terested. The meeting starts with a half hour of silent meditation from 10- 10:30. At 10:30 there is an informal chat and social time till 11. The discussion begins at 11 and concludes at noon.

We are now meeting in person in the Hix Room of the US Bank building at 363 E. Elkhorn.

For questions or for more info contact Jim Linderholm at hwsceo@aol.com or Randy Maharry at (515) 229-8299.

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Sweet Treat’s And Cool Sounds At Castle Mountain Lodge

In 2004, Warren and Ruth Clinton, previous owners of Castle Mountain Lodge, created a tradition of musical entertainment accompanied by sweet and enticing all you care to eat Ice Cream Sundaes. The socials were a way for guests and staff to mingle, enjoy a little down time, and be entertained by live music of various artists.

This season will mark the 17th year, and new owners Chris Wood and Michael Hodges have continued to carry on the tradition with new entertainers, yet the same enticing Ice Cream treats offered for their guests of both Castle and McGregor Mountain Lodges.

Wood states, “It is always so rewarding to actually visit with the guests, have some down time with staff, and enjoy the quality entertainment.” Wood, who started under Warren and Ruth Clinton in 1995

went on to buy McGregor Mountain Lodge and just acquired Castle Mountain Lodge with business partner Michael Hodges in June of 2018.

This year, our guests are treated to a variety of musical offerings, something relatively new since Wood’s and Hodge’s ownership, and are delighted to welcome not only local talent, but also talent of several out of state…all bringing their musical styles to the stage under the tent on Tuesday afternoons beginning June 15 and running through the summer till the big band bash of Brother’s of Brass from Denver on August 17th.

These concerts and socials are indeed limited to only the guests of Castle and McGregor Mountain Lodges.

This year’s line up begins with the local bluegrass trio from Lyons/Longmont, CO – Summerhawk. This Bluegrass influenced trio plays mostly original songs by the band’s world re-known songwriter, guitarist and singer Brad Hevron. The band also has mandolinist Scott Midler and bass player Pam Browning who are also accomplished musicians.

Following the trio for the first two Tuesdays’, comes The Sam Keedy Trio. The Sam Keedy Trio is a local jazz group comprised of alumni from the Denver School of the Arts. The trio plays a variety of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Members of the trio are now attending prestigious institutions such as the Julliard School and Frost School of Music.

Brad Fitch, a local favorite will play on our stage for a special Thursday performance on the afternoon of July 1st for all our guests. “Cowboy Brad” dinger/songwriter has been performing professionally since he was a high school student at Estes Park, Colorado. Since then, he has been part of several stage and recording bands, and he plays from 200 to 300 concerts each year throughout the United States.

Brad has recorded 24 albums, mostly featuring his original music. When not playing his own songs, he specializes in traditional cowboy and campfire music and the songs of John Denver. He’s played for two U. S. presidents and was commissioned to write official centennial song for Rocky Mountain National Park. He is also a military veteran and has been a seasonal park ranger for the past 13 years.

We are excited to introduce to our stage, Sam Stacy on July 6th. Sam hails from Lincoln, Nebraska and was recently chosen

by Blake Sheldon to work with him in the 2020 season of THE VOICE. His natural warm toned voice and intricate guitar playing will warm your heart. His renditions of today’s most popular covers bring a unique styling offering intuitive and insightful twists to some of today’s popular top-chart favorites.

Locally re-known artist Jon Pickett joins us on July 13th and August 10th. Born in Dayton, Ohio Jon grew up playing guitar in a high school metal band. Now he feels equally comfortable playing guitar, bass (electric and upright) and drums as well as singing lead or harmony vocals. Play-

ing live is his passion and songwriting his greatest challenge and therefore most rewarding.

Braden McDannell reached out to Wood after seeing his live Facebook feed of last year’s Ice Cream Socials. Wood worked an agreement with McDannell to be a part of this year’s season, while offering other suggestions that he may play for in town while on his Colorado tour. We are glad to premier him at our lodge on August 3rd.

After a blast of a 2020 season being concluded with the Brother’s of Brass from Denver, Wood decided to ask them back to conclude the season again to which they enthusiastically responded yes. Music is a universal language, and the Brothers of Brass truly exemplify this fact. Although based in Denver, the members of this eight piece brass band come from different backgrounds and have roots in states all across the country, including Louisiana, California, Kansas, and Florida. Both paying homage to the past and looking toward the future, The Brothers of Brass take the traditional brass band sound of New Orleans and infuse it with a mix of funk, pop, and hip-hop influences.

This year, especially, we are thrilled to offer these talented musicians a venue to perform in, an eager and willing audience to attend, and of course, our guests the experience no other lodge in town offers.

Here’s to an amazing fun-filled summer of entertainment, gooey oooey Ice Cream Sundae’s and a memorable experience on the Fall River under the tents on Tuesday

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Calling All Estes Families To Participate In Family Biking Fun With EVICS Family Resource Center Are you ready to ride, roll and dress up with your family? If so, come and join the annual Bike to Work Day, which includes Bike Estes Day and a Costume Bike Parade on June 23rd, 2021. EVICS Family Resource Center will be there to welcome the Estes Valley families. We can’t wait to see you again!

Bike to Work begins at 6:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center parking lot until 9:00 a.m.

Fuel your ride with a tasty breakfast burrito and hot coffee, meet other biker friends and organizations, and hear some live music before jumping on the bike trail. After the mornings’ events, the afternoon holds more bike fun, as the Estes Community culminates the cycling day with a wacky Costume Bike Parade. The parade begins at Performance Park at 5:30 p.m., where decorations will be provided to ensure you make a statement down Elkhorn Avenue. The EVICS Family Resource Center team will be dressed up along with their bikes to promote families in action.

The Costume Bike Parade is set in motion at 6:00 p.m. with support from the local police to provide safety assistance and will culminate at the Estes Park Visitors Center.

At the Estes Park Visitor Center, food trucks will be available, skills course, safety resources, and of course, no Estes Park event is complete without live music. Activities will go into the evening, ending at 9:00 p.m. EVICS Family Resource Center would like all to join in

the fun filled activities! Awards and prizes will be given to best parade costumes to creative groups and individuals of all ages, so get those creative juices flowing! Our team is very excited to be involved in this event and look forward to seeing all your faces after a long year.

Cycling is a great way for families can engage together, explore their community, and go on grand adventures. Connectivity from neighborhoods to the Estes Valley Community Center, the school district, and the Family Resource Center promotes access to essential resources and community support for families. The EVICS Family Resource Center office is located on Graves Avenue, which has been designated a CDOT “Safe Routes to School” corridor. Through funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the SRTS program’s purpose is to enable and encourage children to walk, bike, and roll to and from school by making routes safer, and encouraging healthy and active lifestyles. Due to Graves Avenue’s proximity to the school district, its high volume of pedestrian traffic, and its lack of continuous sidewalk pavement, Graves Avenue was identified as a top priority. EVICS Family Resource Center is located on the south side of Graves Avenue and we are in support of these developments and increased pedestrian access to the community’s family resource center. We are excited about this project and our biking community’s advocacy of safe transportation options throughout the Estes Valley.

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Author Of The Expendable To Speak At Legion June 19

Guest Artist In Estes Ballet Renaissance Guest Artist, Mr. Damien Diaz, former principal dancer with Leipzig Opera Ballet, will be visiting Estes in June. Diaz is participating in Ballet Renaissance’s new film project and will be extending his stay to participate in Ballet Renaissance’s annual summer program for Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, here in Estes.

A long-time friend of Ballet Renaissance founder

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On Saturday, June 19 at 12 p.m., local author John Floyd will present and discuss his recently published book, The Expendable at Circle 119 – home of the American Legion. All proceeds of book sales will be donated to Macdonald Book Shop. Dr Floyd began researching this project more than 20 years ago. On retirement in 2015 he and Barbara made their Estes Park vacation home a permanent residence, and John finally had time to organize, write, and publish this remarkable, true story. Selected as a nonfiction winner by the Arizona Author's Association and a Finalist in the Eric Hoffer National Book Awards, The Expendable gives a first-hand account of one man's courage and refusal to surrender when facing overwhelming odds in the opening months of WWII in the Pacific.

As smoke billowed skyward from Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Japan threw the full military might of its Imperial naval, ground, and air forces against the outnumbered and under-equipped U.S. and Filipino forces on the Philippine Islands. General MacArthur's Army Air Force was decimated by the first wave of Japanese bombers and fighters, forcing Admiral Hart’s now vulnerable U.S. Asiatic Fleet to flee south to safer Allied waters. When the remnants of Navy PBY Patrol Wing 10 departed with the fleet, Charles Beckner, the corpsman for PBY Squadron 102, was left behind on Bataan with no apparent avenue for escape. Reading like a novel, The Expendable follows Beckner's five month saga alternately fighting and evading enemy forces across the Philippine archipelago until he and other remnant American and Filipino soldiers and sailors are finally surrounded on Mindanao Island and receive orders to give

up their arms and surrender.

Among The Expendable's numerous positive reviews: “Highly readable narrative of personal courage from PBYs to PT boats. We are losing our World War II veterans by the thousands daily and along with them we all too often lose their stories. John Floyd has done an admirable job of preserving the stories of his father-in-law in a fast-paced and highly readable narrative. Floyd knows his military history as well as his family’s. Five Stars.” – Walter Borneman, Estes Park resident and author of many award-winning books, including The Admirals, MacArthur at War, and Brothers Down.

“Dr. Floyd’s homage to his father-inlaw – a member of the greatest generation who passed on in 2009 and lies in rest at Arlington Cemetery – is a wonderful read and not only honors Charles Conrad Beckner, but pays tribute to the thousands of other Americans who were not so fortunate to escape from a situation that befell them due to strategic miscalculations in Washington.” – Dave Winkler, Ph.D., Staff Historian Navy Historical Foundation, CDR USN (Ret.) The Expendable has more than a thousand Amazon ratings, 76% of them 5stars.

John Floyd is the son-in-law of Charles Conrad Beckner CWO4, USN. The Expendable is based on Dr. Floyd’s close 38-year relationship with Mr. Beckner and on meticulous primary research on the opening months of WWII in the Pacific. John and his wife Barbara (Beckner) Floyd are both United States Air Force veterans residing in Estes Park, seasonally enjoying Arizona, and whenever possible exploring far-flung corners of the world.

and children's ballet instructor Ms. Brianna Furnish, Diaz met Furnish when the two were attending North Carolina

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School of the Arts years ago.

“It has been years since we have seen each other, though we have kept in close touch via phone and Facetime. I am honored he will be able to come to Estes to participate in our new film, and moved that he is extending his stay to participate in the 2021 Ballet Renaissance summer program for BGCLC,” Furnish said.

Diaz is looking forward to the visit, his first to the area.

Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

For more information: www.balletren.org

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Five Fun Facts About… The Tiger Salamander By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured subject is the tiger salamander. Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park do not have very many reptiles or amphibians. I can only think of four — Western garter snake, boreal toad, wood frog, and the tiger salamander. The cold temperatures and long winters make it hard for these species to sur-

vive in this region. Here are some fun facts about the tiger salamander, which can be seen in Lily Lake along Colorado Highway 7.

1. The Western tiger salamander was designated Colorado’s state amphibian in 2012.

2. This amphibian, which ranges in size from 6” to 13”, is the world’s largest land-dwelling salamander.

3. Tiger salamanders can be found in a wide variety of elevations, spanning from sea level to 11,000 feet.

4. Salamanders are able to regenerate entire limbs and breathe through their skin.

5. This long-living amphibian — they can live up to 16 years — spends most of its life in underground burrows near water, coming out only to mate.

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

Tiger salamander larva have short limbs, gill buds near their heads, and live underwater until they grow into adults in about two and a half to five months.

A pair of tiger salamander larvae shows a comparison in size as they grow throughout the summer into an adult salamander.

A tiger salamander larva just starting to grow its limbs swims low along the bottom of Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Although I have never seen an adult tiger salamander on land, I have observed the larva underwater like this one swimming through the sun rays and going after surface bugs.

Big Weekend For Fiber!

Please join Estes Valley Crisis Advocates at the Art Center this Friday, from 2-6 p.m. for a fundraiser to support victims of domestic violence. We will be selling high end quality fiber books, yarn and some misc. items. The sale will allow victims of DV to apply for scholarships to attend classes at the Art Center.

EVCA believes that art can heal and help to manage stress.

At the same time, you will also find felt artist Rebecca Gilberto’s opening for “Becky’s Family and Friends”. But wait …there’s more! After being on a COVID sabbatical last year, FACE of Fiber in the Rockies is back at the Art Center with another spectacular show of peer chosen fiber artists. Don’t miss the Yarn Bombing in town and at the Art Center!

Tiger salamander larvae spend their first five months completely underwater feeding on bugs and hiding in aquatic plants.

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Recent Moose And Elk Attacks Prompt Warnings Of Potential Aggressive Wildlife Behavior Defending Their Young

Photos courtesy of Jason Clay/CPW

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are issuing its annual warning to avoid elk, moose and deer that have newborn calves and fawns this time of year.

The alert was prompted by a pair of re-

cent conflicts resulting in injuries to a pair of elderly men - one in Steamboat Springs on May 29 and the other in Evergreen on June 3.

Although both incidents were not believed to be sparked by irresponsible behavior, they do serve as examples that wildlife are just that, wild, and they can act in unpredictable ways. CPW reminds the public to respect wildlife and their space, especially at this time of the year.

“Cows will be exhibiting normal protective behavior of their young,” said Wildlife Officer Tim Woodward. “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.”

On May 29 near Snowflake Circle and Meadow Lane in Steamboat Springs, a gentleman was knocked over on his back and stomped by a cow moose with two calves. The victim stated that his small dog was outside unleashed when he heard it start barking and realized there

was a moose in the area. He stepped forward to grab the dog and that is when the moose charged at him.

The victim in the moose attack was examined for minor injuries on site.

On Thursday, June 6 in the Hiwan Hills area of Evergreen, reports came in of a cow elk charging people. A 90year-old man injured his hip in the incident, although no contact between the man and the elk is believed to have been made. The man was sent to the hospital to evaluate his injury.

Other aggressive behavior of moose in Steamboat Springs and elk in Evergreen and Estes Park has been reported within the last week. Similar scenarios

willow habitat in riparian areas where they are likely to be found eating or resting. Their calves, born at the end of May or in early June, are often lying in the willows while their mother is off grazing.

Calves, which weigh 26-28 pounds at with moose, elk and deer may take place birth, typically gain about two pounds of across Colorado. weight per day, reaching weights of 385Many birds and mammals give birth 400 pounds by October. this time of the year. Now through the Elk calves are typically born in locaend of the month, newborn wildlife will tions where cover, forage and water are be found across the landscape and it is in juxtaposition in late May or early important that when they are observed, June. A single calf is typical, twins are that people do so from a distance and rare. Calves weigh between 28-35 never try to interact with them. pounds at birth and are covered with Having dogs off leash often escalates small white spots for their first few run-ins with wildlife from just a sighting months of their lives. into what could be a dangerous situaCPW produced a video illustrating how tion. people can be safe and responsible “As people are recreating for the next around moose. The video is available on three or four weeks, they should be YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch? keeping their dogs on a leash or leaving v=q6Qj9K_eJJE&t=2s them at home,” said Kristin Cannon, Tips for watching moose: Deputy Regional Manager for CPW’s cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/ Northeast region. “They should be aware LivingwithWildlifeMooseWatching.aspx of their surroundings and should give all Spring Wildlife Advice: wildlife plenty of space.” cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/ One way to avoid an unnecessary runLivingwithWildlifeSpring.aspx in with a moose is to steer clear of thick

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“ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED…FROM MY ???”

Years ago a children’s ‘best seller’ book was written by Robert Fulghum. In it he stated, “All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be, I learned in Kindergarten!” These are the things that he felt he had learned: “Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt someone.

Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and milk are good for you. Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some. Take a nap. When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup. The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that. Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the cup – they all die. So do we.”

I loved reading Fulghum’s words the first time. This is such a good summary of what little children must know in order to succeed in life. He added: “Everything you know is in there somewhere. The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation. Ecology and politics and equality and sane living.” He urges that applying these simple rules in our family life, our work, in our government’s affairs, and throughout the world, if applied, what a better world this would be. I would hope that all of us would agree.

The problem I suggest we struggle with, is with the premise that these are things we want our children to ‘learn in kindergarten’. By then it’s often too late! These principles and attitudes are those that must be taught to our children from the very time that they enter the world and our family. Many of the problems that our society is facing right now…violence, drug abuse, racism, man’s inhumanity to man, are experienced because children’s personalities are formed long before they ‘get into kindergarten’, while mom and / or dad are their personality ‘formers’. Then, after the mold is pretty well set, we send them off to school and expect teachers to take that ‘raw material’ we provide them and to ‘re-form’ those attitudes and personalities into productive members of our society. How blessed any teacher would feel to have a full class…kindergarten or grades above…of children who displayed these thoughtful characteristic and attitudes!

With Fathers’ Day approaching this is a good time for each father to take some time to think about the ‘molding’ they are providing for their children. The research done by the Focus on the Family group out of Colorado Springs discovered that the average father spends about 15 minutes per week with each child in his family. Contrast this with the plan that God laid down for us men in His teachings of old. “Impress these teachings on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deut. 6:7) As you think about the principles that Fulghum suggested, how powerful it would be if fathers across America were living them in their lives and sharing them daily as they interacted with their children. Such, coupled with the same actions by their mother, could make a world of difference in our nation and world. These, coupled with reinforcement from kindergarten and other school teachings, could turn things around in our nation.

However, time is wasting isn’t it? I’ve often looked at my own children and am reminded of the words of Teyve in The Fiddler on the Roof. He mused: “Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember getting older, when did they?

When did she get to be such a beauty? When did he grow so tall? Wasn’t it just yesterday that they were small? Sunrise, sunset…swiftly fly the days. One season follows another, laden with happiness and tears.” Time is wasting. Be that father!

May God help us utilize the time we have to plant these lessons in our young.

Bob Lewis

Training For Adults Who Engage With Youth

By: Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center has partnered with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment to bring a Positive Youth Development training to Estes Park. This program would benefit any adult that engages with youth.

Estes Park values and supports youth in many ways. Graduating seniors this year were awarded $115,000 by 40 local organizations, clubs, and businesses. Youth In Action (YIA) provides opportunities

for youth to serve as decision-makers on local boards.

Community members step up as coaches, mentors, and employers of local youth. If you engage with youth or are interested in being a mentor, this training is for you. If you are a parent, caregiver, or grandparent, this training is for you. If you serve the public or develop community-wide programs, this training is for you.

Register today as space is limited. Visit epnonprofit.org/programs for registration and more information.

Estes Park: There’s Something In the Air! KREV-LP Is Up & Running From New Location The broadcast signal is once again reaching much of the Estes Valley, and the availability of Trail Blazer broadband at the new location allows live streaming to more listeners in remote locations. Many seasonal visitors to Estes Park take advantage of the streaming service to listen to KREV-LP. To try the live stream, go to the website at www.krevlpfm.org, and click on “Listen Now.” The station will be off the air for a short period during installation of some equipment upgrades that will improve the stereo signal. Now that the tower has been installed and the equipment has again been hooked up, KREV-LP has resumed its usual announcement and program schedule.

“We are deeply grateful for the patience of our listeners and underwriters during this long process,” says KREV-LP board chair Cay Lacey. Although the station

was not able to conduct any fundraising during the pandemic, all commitments for onair underwriter recognition will be fulfilled, and underwriters for 2020 will receive a full year of on-air credits. The KREV-LP board hopes to get back to regular fundraising through an in-person campaign this fall.

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

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Rotary Awards $42,500 To Estes Park Seniors

By: Rita DuChateau

At a special May 19 program, the Rotary Club of Estes Park presented scholarships to 11 students help them reach their post-high school educational goals.

Bill Solms, Rotary Club of Estes Park President, Doug Mann, 2019-20 club president, and Anne Slack, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, presented the awards. The scholarships totaled $42,500 and represent the club’s tradition of local support for education.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park raises funds for scholarships in several ways, including the Annual Rotary Golf Tournament for Scholarships, the Shred-aThon, and members’ donations. In addition, memorial scholarship funds honor former club members’ lives and passions.

The 2021 scholarship recipients include: Meila Igel, who will attend the Colorado School of Mines, Isabella Fanucchi, who will attend the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, and Ellie Bergsten, who will attend Concordia College, Moorehead, MN, were named recipients of the Rotary Club of Estes Park Academic Scholarships. These awards provide each student with $2,000 per year for four years and are offered on the basis of academic achievement and promise, activities, and citizenship.

Rachel Calvin, who will attend Fort Hays State University, earned the Rotary Club of Estes Park Roger M. Thorp Memorial Scholarship. It is a four-year scholarship of $1000/year for a student interested in architecture or interior design.

Alexander Henderson, who will attend Front Range Community College, received the Rotary Club of Estes Park Carver Family Vocational Scholarship. It is a two-year scholarship of $1,000/year for a student attending a vocational school, community college, or a twoyear technical program.

Ruth Walker, who will attend York College, earned the Rotary Club of Estes Park Lynn Coffman Scholarship. It provides $1,500 for one year to a student graduating from Estes Park High School who is planning to major in business or related disciplines.

Lucas Pearson, who will attend Belmont in Nashville, received the Rotary Club of Estes Park Ron L. Kuhns Memorial Scholarship. It is a $1,500 award given to a student who possesses a passion and an aptitude for a unique field of study.

Cole Murray, who will attend the University of Wyoming, earned the Rotary Club of Estes Park Bob Brunson and Roger Thorp Memorial Scholarship.

This is a $4,000 scholarship which provides $2,000 per year to a student who is pursuing a vocational or non-traditional field of study.

Bradon Moore, who will attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Ethan Hill, who will attend Colorado Northwestern Community College, earned the Rotary Club of Estes Park Lee and Alice Hagemeister Memorial Scholarships.

Each will receive $1,500.

Jana Coop, who will attend Colorado Mesa University, received the Rotary Club of Estes Park Stanley Hotel Scholarship. This $2,500 award is for a student graduating from Estes Park High School who is planning to major in hotel and/or restaurant management, event planning or a wellness-related field.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s Scholarship Committee reviews all student applications, essays and letters of recommendation in a process that takes nearly a month. The committee then interviews several applicants for each scholarship before making final decisions.

"I am grateful for the time and opinions invested by Bruce Brown, Gregg Jurgens, Jim Whiteneck, Guy Van der Werf, Pete Sumey and Verlene Thorp in evaluating students,” said Anne Slack.

“And, last but not least, Doug Mann and Bill Solms for their amazing job presenting the awards."

Scholars are invited to meet Rotary Club of Estes Park members by attending meetings as their busy schedules permit.

Scholars and presenters gathered for a photo following the awards ceremony.

From left, Doug Mann (Rotary Club 2019-20 President), Ruth Walker, Rachel Calvin, Jana Coop, Meila Igel, Braden Moore, Alex Henderson, Ethan Hill, Lucas Pearson, Ellie Bergsten, Isabella Fanucchi and Bill Solms (Rotary 2020-21 President). Not pictured: Cole Murray.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu June 14 – June 18 Monday, June 14 Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ 3-Bean Salad Tuesday, June 15 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Wed., June 16 French Dip Sandwich (topped w/ Swiss cheese) w/ pasta salad Thurs., June 17 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, June 18 Shrimp Platter (4 grilled & 4 fried) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup

June 21 – June 25 Monday, June 21 Signature Salad w/ Grilled Chicken (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing Tuesday, June 22 Meatball Philly Sub Sandwich (topped w/ green peppers, onions & mozzarella cheese) & tomato salad Wed., June 23 Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thurs., June 24 Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad Friday, June 25 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, June 14th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, June 11th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15); Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Two Bridge Groups (Tuesdays June 23; July 7 & 21) & (every Thursday) 1-4 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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What To Expect From A Financial Review The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Even if your employment and earnings were not directly affected, you might have concerns about whether you’ve been making the right investment moves in such a stressful environment. The pandemic is, hopefully, just a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, but different events can rattle financial markets. And changes in your own life also can affect your plans. To prepare yourself for whatever tomorrow may hold, you may want to get some professional help – but what, really, can you expect from a financial advisor?

A financial advisor will look holistically at your life – your family composition, your career, your hopes and dreams, your instincts about saving and spending money, your risk tolerance and other factors. So, during your initial meeting, and at subsequent reviews afterward, here are some of the key areas you’ll discuss: • Feelings about your financial situation – Numbers are important to financial advisors, but what’s most meaningful to them is understanding what’s important to their clients. Are you confident about your overall financial outlook? Are you worried about your cash flow? Are you distressed over volatility in the financial markets? Do you have concerns about your career? By getting at the answers to these and similar questions, a financial advisor can gain a clear sense of who you are and what matters to you. You can then follow an established process to build your personalized strategies and take the specific actions needed to achieve your goals.

• Progress toward your goals – It takes patience and discipline to achieve longterm goals, such as helping send your kids to college or enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned for yourself. As you save and invest for these goals over the years, you’ll want to ….

measure your progress regularly. If you seem to be falling behind, your financial advisor can suggest moves such as increasing your investments or adjusting your investment mix.

• Changes in your family situation – Marriage or remarriage, the arrival of new children, the departure of children for college, caregiving responsibilities for older parents – any and all of these events can make a big difference in your goals and, as a result, your investment plans. During your reviews, your financial advisor will consider these changes when making suggestions or recommendations. (Changes in your family’s status may affect your estate plans, so you’ll also need to work with your legal advisor or other estate-planning professional.)

• Changes in your retirement plans – As you near retirement, you might decide that your original plans for this time of your life no longer suit you. For example, you might have once thought that, when you retired, you would stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing your hobbies. But now you’ve been thinking how much you would enjoy traveling, or perhaps even living abroad for a while. To accommodate your change in plans, a financial professional may recommend certain moves, such as working a couple of years longer or adjusting the amount you eventually withdraw from your 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.

As you work toward your goals, you may find it challenging to navigate the financial markets and respond to the changes in your life – but you don’t have to go it alone. And knowing what to expect from a financial advisor can help smooth your journey.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by our local Edward Jones Financial Advisors.

Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

St. Bartholomew's Yard Sale Glory be! St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church at 880 MacGregor Avenue is hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 19th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All monies raised will be given by the Episcopal Church Women to many Estes Park charities.

A “Yard”-wide selection of items will be on sale including Trek bicycles, furniture, tackle and tool boxes, dinner ware and kitchen wares, books, pottery by Front Range artisans, quilting supplies and vintage jewelry.

Scrumptious baked goods will also be

featured. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

Fellowship, smiles, and friendship will be in abundance. For further information please call the Church at (970) 586-4504.

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Alpine Legacy Real Estate, Inc. Joins eXp Realty Alpine Legacy Real Estate, Inc, one of Estes Park’s premier real estate agencies, has announced that Sam Basel, Alison Gilbert, and Nicole White have joined eXp Realty. One of the fastest-growing real estate companies, today eXp Realty has more than 55,000 agents across its international locations.

Alpine Legacy Real Estate, Inc was founded by Sam Basel in 2011 and has been focused on residential real estate sales in Estes Park and surrounding communities. Alpine Legacy agents sell more homes per agent than any other real estate agency in Estes Park. With a relentless focus on serving their client’s

best interest, the agents at Alpine Legacy are honored to have helped so many people make Estes Park their home over the years.

“We are excited about the opportunities to grow and expand by partnering with eXp Realty. The practically limitless tools, technology, and resources of eXp will give us a tremendous boost towards our long-standing goal of helping people make wise real estate decisions in and around Estes Park, Colorado,” said Sam Basel, founder of Alpine Legacy Real Estate, Inc. eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty provides real es-

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With the new focus on growth, Alpine Legacy is in the process of expanding their offices located in Stanley Village at 517 Big Thompson Ave #310 in preparation for more agents to join the brokerage. Agents will be taking advantage of

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Park Place Mall Has New Owners

June 1st marked a major turning point for the ownership and tenants of Park Place Mall, a building in the 100 Block on the north side of East Elkhorn Avenue that is a mainstay shopping center in the heart of Estes Park’s downtown business district.

Park Property Partners LLC, a company owned by locals Mark and Jean Rissmiller and Don Darling, sold the property to Mad Moose Properties, LLC, a family-owned company based in Longmont. The two firms have been working on the sale transaction in conjunction with Eric Blackhurst from Anderson Realty and Management since the beginning of March.

Built in 1912 as a hotel, the building once was used as an amusement center.

It has undergone numerous changes and

today houses multiple tenants and a restaurant. The 15,000 square foot building currently accommodates 12 lease spaces of differing sizes including the restaurant which occupies the entire third floor and a roof deck in the summer. All spaces are fully occupied.

Blackhurst indicated there were many steps to this sale due to the complexity of dealing with multiple tenants, multiple lease spaces, numerous vendors and the details of ensuring that inspector’s and lender’s needs were met and questions answered.

“In addition to the cooperation received from all those whom the Buyer met, the Buyer was pleased with the condition of the property and the details provided by the Seller. The Buyer and the Seller worked in tandem to make this transaction work as smoothly as possible,” Blackhurst said.

Kristina Bennett, Manager for Mad Moose Properties LLC stated “We have been looking for a property like the Park Place Mall for quite some time and we eager to become an active member of the Estes Park Community. Everyone was great to work with and we look forward to getting to know our business owners and our neighbors as Estes Park moves into its busiest time of the year.”

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Great Hospital Staff At EPH! To The Editor: I want to say thanks to the great staff and the clinic doctors and their staff at our Estes Park Health (EPH) hospital. In the past four years I have had four surgeries at the Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) hospital, one surgery at the Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH), and recently I had full knee replacement surgery by Dr. Florence in our EPH hospital. Plus, I just had a few-hour visit to our EPH emergency room; my third in four years. I think these experiences give me enough perspective to make a valid comparison of these hospitals. I really believe each of these three are great hospitals. And the professionalism and care that I received at EPH was every bit as good as that which I had received at MCR and PVH. The added benefit at our EPH hospital was just a more “home-town” friendliness and openness to the care. We can be proud of the hospital that our community has built. My thanks to Dr. Florence and his staff, the hospital staff from janitors to kitchen staff, lab and x-ray technicians, office staff, and the sympathetic and very helpful nurses.

Jim Austin, Estes Park

Police-Community Relations: National Dialogue Focused Close To Home From Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership, the Estes Valley Library, and the Estes Park Police Department

Over the past year, Americans have been taking part in national conversations about the role of policing in their communities. Most of us have seen videos or heard stories about policecommunity relations—some positive, others that may raise concerns and frustrations. Within our local community, some of us may have had little or no interaction with the police, while others may have had one or several interactions.

As part of the Estes Valley Community Conversation series, the community is invited to a dialogue on Police-Community Relations on Wednesday, June 16, from 4 to 5:30 p. m. While mindful of issues in the national news, the focus will be close to home, with emphasis on personal stories, interactions, and impressions of police relations in our commuof a small-group setting. nity.

The June 16 conversation will be held Volunteer facilitators will be using the in a virtual (Zoom) format. The pronationally-recognized “Living Room

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Conversation” model, which facilitates connections between people. Participants will have the opportunity to share, listen, and learn within the natural style

gram is a collaborative effort among the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP), the Estes Valley Library, and the Estes Park Police Department. A staff member from the Police Department will be joining in the conversation.

Join us at the “virtual” table to share your perspectives, learn about the experiences of others, and potentially leave with stronger connections and a shared sense of community. Since this program is interactive, attendees will be asked to engage with and contribute to the conversation, with their computer microphones and video switched on.

EVRJP and the Library wish to thank the personnel of the Estes Park Police Department for joining this conversation, as well as the team of civic-engagement volunteers who have been working on this project. Visit www.estes.org/community-conversations to learn about the series.

Find out more and sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Estes Park Jazz Big Band To Present Concert

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band will present its first summer concert on Wednesday, June 16, starting at 6:00 p.m., weather permitting. Please note the earlier start for this concert.

The free concert will be held at the Estes Park Parking Garage across the All pets are offered river from the Estes Park Visitor Center. through the Pet Association The band will be set up on the plaza on of Estes Park, a non-profit the east side of the garage. Audience organization that is your lo- members are encouraged to park for free cal humane society. You in the garage and bring lawn chairs or can make a tax-deductible blankets. donation to the Pet AssociChuck Varilek will direct the local jazz ation by sending your band which is in its 30th year of providcheck to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For ing music for Estes Park residents and visitors. more information, please call 970-286-1652.

The band will feature music from the Big Band Era with the swinging sounds of Duke Ellington, Les Brown, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and Count Basie. In addition, newer music for big bands will also be performed. Wednesday’s program will feature popular favorites, including “Strike Up The Band,” “Woodchopper’s Ball,” and “Blue Flame.”

Loren Johnson will also be featured as vocal soloist on “Mack The Knife.”

The Estes Park Jazz Big Band is made up of musicians from Estes Park and surrounding communities.

For more information about the band or the concert, please contact Chuck Varilek at 970-227-8704.

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

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

Library collections are open, along with Internet computers and printing on the first floor. Curbside pick-up service and 24/7 outdoor Wi-Fi are also available.

Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Extended Hours and Access begin July 6 New hours and the re-opening of the library’s second floor will begin on Tuesday, July 6. Watch for updates in this space in the coming weeks and at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Hondius Meeting Room is open Local groups are once again able to request meeting space in the library’s Hondius Room (now open) and the Wasson Room (opening July 6). Reservation requests through December 2021 may be made at estesvalleylibrary.org.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2021

Read and Listen to Earn Prizes For all ages. Summer is a perfect time to read for pleasure and earn prizes. Listening to a book—whether it’s an audiobook or a family read-aloud—counts too. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales.” Visit estesvalleylibrary.org for full details on this summer’s program. Made possible by the Library Friends & Foundation.

ESTES GROWS READERS Library Storytimes: in-person Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Hondius Room (current) Also on Fridays at 10:30 a.m., beginning June 18 Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, all designed to stimulate a child’s cognitive development. In addition, Baby Storytimes (especially for newborns and toddlers) will begin next week, every Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. No sign-up required (Thursdays only for now).

THE TWIG MINI-BRANCH The library mini-branch at the Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) is open. Patrons are again able to request library materials to be sent to the Twig at EVCC, where they can be checked out using the self-serve kiosk on the building’s lower level. The location offers convenient parking and drive-up outdoor book returns.

“How We Fight For Our Lives”: Book Discussion On June 23 Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and the Estes Valley Library are co-hosting a monthly book discussion series. This month’s featured book is “How We Fight for Our Lives” by Saeed Jones. Those who register will receive a complimentary copy of the book while supplies last.

The book discussion takes place in-person at the library on Wednesday, June 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.

“How We Fight for Our Lives” is a coming-of-age memoir about a young, black, gay man from the South as he fights to carve out a place for himself, within his family, within his country and

within his own hopes, desires and fears.

The book is written as a series of vignettes, exploring a larger narrative of what we all do for one another—and to one another—as we fight to become ourselves.

The June 23 discussion will be led by an advocate for Estes Valley Crisis Advocate. Funding for the books has been made possible by support from the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation.

Visit the Events link at estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up. You’ll receive an email with details on reserving your copy of the book.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Chamber Book Club: “The Referral Engine” Friday, June 11, 11 a. m. to noon, via Zoom In his book, marketing expert John Jantsch offers practical techniques for harnessing the power of referrals to ensure a steady flow of new customers, who in turn refer your business to even more customers. The conversation will be facilitated by the Estes Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Donna Carlson. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Crisis Advocates Book Club: “How We Fight for Our Lives” Wednesday, June 23, 6 to 7 p.m., Wasson Room An Estes Valley Crisis Advocate will lead a conversation on Saeed Jones’s coming-of-age memoir about a young, black, gay man from the South as he fights to carve out a place for himself within family, country, and his own hopes and dreams. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Colorado UFOs, with author Richard Estep Monday, June 28, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room The phenomenon of UFOs is in the news this summer, with the anticipated release of an unclassified government re-

port. Join author Richard Estep to learn more, with time for audience Q&A. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

TEENS Introduction to Henna Workshop

Saturday, June 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, Hondius Room A hands-on learning workshop on henna, the use of dyes to create temporary body art. Participants will learn about henna’s history and cultural practices, the safety and science, and basic design elements. For ages 10 to 17. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books: summer hours Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offers gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Summer hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-685-8756.

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Allenspark July 4 Events Come one over to Allenspark on Sunday, July 4, 2021 – plan for a mid- morning arrival. On your way, stop at The Old Gallery to enjoy the 28 local artists’ many types of works.

Check them out online to give yourselves a preview.

The gallery also sells weaving and quilted items from The Hilltop Guild and houses the only Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store outside of the Rocky Mountain National Park. As you continue down Business Route 7 into greater Allenspark, do plan plenty of time to visit Distant Harbors Gift Shop and its fine collection of antiques, clothing, jewelry, cards and other gift items.

It is a find! Outside, the owner, Christine Futro, hosts a wonderful Flea Market and invites vendors to participate with everything from fresh breads and jellies, household items to more antiques. You might even see a table or two with representatives from Forest Health groups or Wildfire Partners.

About 11:30 the Estes Park Village Band will be setting up and warming up on the porch of K&L Realty, next to the

post office. The porch will be handsomely decorated this year with bunting and ribbons kindly donated by Annie Muldrew-Pancoast of Riverside. These materials are all made in the USA! Shortly before noon we will gather at the flagpole in front of the post office for the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. Our local deputy will step off the parade at noon. The Allenspark Fire Department will have their trucks and themselves polished and ready to toss candy and spray a sprinkle or two along the route. Are you a veteran or on duty here in the area who wants to walk the downhill route? Many local merchants and small organizations join in also. Do you have a fine vehicle, old or new, truck, tractor? Come on over. Remember to bring small wrapped candies to toss to the eager kids along the route to Ferncliff.

Come join this great celebration in our small, loving town.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to call Judee Snell in Raymond 303-747-2652.

Crossroads Thanks The Community For Their Generosity By: Brian Schaffer

I am so blessed to work for an organization that aligns with my personal mission. We have wonderful board members who provide governance and financial oversight, we have outstanding volunteers who step up to do whatever is needed, our staff members are uniquely gifted and experienced in the areas they oversee, and our community supporters are always there to help us sustain the work we feel called to do. I couldn’t be more pleased with how the many hands work together to ensure our neighbors are taken care of.

One of our clients wrote a letter of gratitude that she asked us to share. I hope someday you’re able to meet her in person. She’s such a kindhearted, loving individual.

Here’s what she had to say: “My association with Crossroads as a client started in September, 2019, through a friend who told me about your ministry. My first experience was meeting Eva and then afterwards I shopped for groceries in your food pantry. Everyone I met that day treated me with respect. I was also given a voucher for the Village Thrift Shop and a list of apartment information. I was looking for housing and immediately filled out applications from the list. Shortly afterwards I had to go to Florida as my brother was gravely ill.

When I returned I was in a state of needing help with medical supplies to which Crossroads came to my aid. I participated in the budget planning classes that

were provided and then COVID became a part of all our lives. I was fortunate to be able to come to get groceries as often as I needed to. During 2020, I kept hoping to find a permanent place of my own, but it was somewhat difficult due to being isolated. I was able to go to doctors and use Zoom for other medical needs during this time. Around February, 2021, I thought I had found an apartment but it didn’t become available. I continued to wait and then finally in March a call came from Eva about an apartment. I immediately contacted the manager and signed my lease on March 29. At this point Crossroads helped with my deposit and then the blessings began to flow. People who knew me from Crossroads helped me with so many of the big things that I needed to furnish my apartment. Everything else came together with help from family and my Women’s Bible study group. I have thanked God so many times for Crossroads; the prayers and encouragement have been so wonderful. I’m not ashamed to say that during 2020 Crossroads and counseling at Summit Stone have taken me from the brink of being depressed and suicidal to a woman who has hope and faith in God’s miracles. I have suffered from mental and physical illness for a long time. Never once have I ever felt ashamed of sharing things with my friends at Crossroads. God bless the donors who enable Crossroads to help their clients. What you give helps so many people in need. Thank you for your generosity!”

Mens Golf Association Winners For June 8, 2021

Congratulations to all the winners of the Estes Park 18 Hole Golf association Results for Monday June 7, 2021 Bill Reed 74 Kirk Miller 78 Blue/White 51 Players Scott Logan 78 Roger Galloway 75 Tony Fink 65 Mike Johnston 75 Red/Gold 16 players Stan Osborne 69 Al Wagner 75 Tom Washburn 70 Drew Webb 70 Jim Gallup 75 Chip Sproul 77 Larry Nobish 71 Henry Glover 75 Guy Tritico 77 Rod Unruh 71 Charlie Griffin 76 Wayne Anderson 79 Virgil Yarbrough 72 Pete Hogue 76 Don Saucier 81 Russ Schneider 72 Pete Johnson 77 Gary Goss 81 John Gelhaus 72 B. Harms 77 Bill Sweet 81 Chuck Slicker 73 Don Bryson 77 Ron Spurlin 82 Mike Williams 73 Al Arms 78 John Tessler 73

Women’s Golf Association Results For 6/8/2021 Tuesday was Round 1 of 3 for the Presidents Cup-Match Play.

Todays winners of their matches are: Pam Vendegna Carla Spreng-Webb Diane Butler Jan Tindall Karyn Saucier Johanna Gengler The women following the field today

played a low net game. Those winners are: Flight 1 Marianne Casey Flight 2 Carol Felner Kathy Bryson If any women are interested in joining EPWGA please contact our President Carla Spreng-Webb at carla.spreng@gmail.com

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Carolyn Fairbanks

Carolyn Patch Fairbanks, a lifelong animal advocate who illuminated Estes Park with her kindness, bravely fought her final battle on February 14, 2021. She was 74.

Carolyn was best-known for leading the Estes Park Pet Association and other nonprofit community programs.

But it was her self-labeled “weirdness” that people in her orbit particularly cherished. Among her best traits: an offbeat sense of humor, mental and physical grit, and a knack for making anyone feel loved.

She was born on June 23, 1946 in West Chicago. Her father Ralph Boyd Patch was an advertising man and political cartoonist. Her mother Louise Hummel Patch was a newspaper society editor. Together they had three children: Fred, Martha, and Carolyn.

From an early age, Carolyn found purpose in rescuing stray and abandoned pets. She also discovered a special talent for drawing, a gift she proudly credited to a long line of artists in her family.

Carolyn had many wonderful memories from her childhood. Friendly "wars" with the neighborhood kids.

Her father’s storytelling. Playing with Fred and Martha in their historic home. But most of all she adored her mother, who died when Carolyn was 17.

In the years before she lost the ability to draw, Carolyn produced a striking portrait of her mother Louise. She is gazing outward from an open window, hands cradling a cup of coffee, her smile radiating in perpetuity.

Carolyn became a mother herself in 1963 with Terence, and again in 1965 with Jeffrey.

In the summer of 1969, she met William Harry Fairbanks at a wedding reception. Her stubborn heart was no match for his persistent charm and good looks. They got married in 1970.

Their third child William was born

in 1972. Shortly after, Carolyn and her family traded the Great Lakes for the Rocky Mountains.

They eventually made their way to Lyons, Colorado, where Carolyn and her friend Sylvia Kloosterman would become the first female volunteer firefighters in the state. On one occasion she and others carried buckets of water up the mountain to stamp out a growing fire.

In the late 70s, Carolyn received the "Silver Band-aid" award for finishing last place in an Estes Park marathon.

She celebrated in perfect style—by drinking a beer before crossing the finish line.

Bill and Carolyn found their forever home in Estes Park, Colorado. They loved the small town for its panoramic beauty, friendly people, and the potential for success. Their youngest son Alexander was born in 1981. And in 1983, Bill and Carolyn founded Fairbanks Excavation.

Together they built a successful company from the ground up. It was a testament to Bill's work ethic and talent for operating heavy equipment, as well as Carolyn's ability to keep things running. The business also gave Carolyn the stability to fully embrace her role as an advocate for the local humane society.

Carolyn had a clear vision when she became President of the Estes Park Pet Association in 1990. Over the years she helped find homes for thousands of stray and abandoned pets; raised money to cover the costs of sterilization and care; appeared in the local media; and educated young people about the humane treatment of animals. Nearly every week for over 20 years, she brought joy to the residents at Prospect Park Living Center with her therapy dogs.

The Fairbanks house was always affectionately known as "the zoo." People came from all over to see the pot-

United Methodist Church Re-opened June 6th The United Methodist Church of Estes Park hosted a worship relaunch on Sunday, June 6. Pastor Ann Lantz explained that even though the church had not held in person services in the sanctuary for over 15 months due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the church itself never closed.

Rev. Lantz stated, “Throughout the 11 months I have served here as the pastor, I have repeatedly reminded folks that, as it turns out, it was never about the building! The ministry and mission of this church continued and grew throughout the pandemic.” The church celebrated the return to in person worship while also remembering the losses and sacrifices of the last year. They also “officially” welcomed Rev. Lantz as their new pastor with a reception following the service.

bellied pigs, Irish wolfhounds, newfoundlands, pugs, chihuahuas, birds, and a dozen other marvelous creatures.

Carolyn was a professional artist, and she created many original art pieces and sketches over her lifetime. Many of which she would sell as prints to raise money for the Pet Association. Others she would give as presents or display around the house. All are constant reminders of her talent and eye for the beauty in life.

Carolyn was selfless and humble, but also grateful for the recognition she received over her lifetime. Several notable examples include Estes Park's "Woman of the Year" award and a feature inside the 2016 book “Legendary Locals of Estes Park."

She held an impressive grasp of anthropology, ancestry, history, music, antiques, miniatures, cooking, and so much more. She was fiercely determined, proudly progressive, and infinitely accepting. Later in life she enjoyed the experience of being a grandmother and took great pleasure in spoiling the family she helped grow.

She dedicated her life to making the world a better place for animals and their humans. And she succeeded in spite of decades of often debilitating health challenges.

In 2020, she survived a near-fatal case of COVID-19, much to the surprise of

The church holds it’s in person worship services at 9:45 a.m. (MDT) at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road. As an open and inclusive community of faith, everyone is welcome no matter who they are or where they are on life’s journey.

her doctors. She was the kind of person who could come back from anything. A true warrior who deserved many more years.

Carolyn is survived and adored by her husband of 51 years, Bill Fairbanks; four sons and their spouses, Terence and April, Jeffrey and Julie, William and Valori, Alexander and Amber; grandchildren, Elissa, Rebecca, Sarah, Zachary, Roman, Megan, Aaron, Jeremy, and Harrison; her brother’s children, Victoria, Thomas, Antonio, and Alice; and their children Bryce, Hunter, Lauren, Sarah; her Aunt (or “Ant”) Carolyn’s daughters, Lisa, Suzanne, and Michelle; other loved ones across her family tree; a great many friends and several of her precious animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Louise; her brother Fred and sister Martha; and her aunt Carolyn.

She said she wanted a “big party” to celebrate her life instead of a funeral.

This party will be held on July 16, 2021 at the O’Conner Pavillion in Estes Park, from 3–7 p.m.: 1700 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517.

The family asks that you donate to the Pet Association of Estes Park in her memory: www.gofundme.com/f/ celebrate-carolyn-patch-fairbanksanima-rescue

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Helen Hondius passed away in Estes Park on November 17, 2020. She was 95.

Helen was a 35-year resident of Estes Park. She served on the board of the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation and the Estes Valley Land Trust. She was active in the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, P.E. O. Estes Park chapter, the Estes Valley Library and was a founding member of the Estes Park Library Foundation. Helen was also instrumental in the legislation that banned sightseeing flights over Rocky Mountain National Park, protecting its natural quiet.

We remember Helen as an intelligent, elegant and gracious person, never ruffled, always patient, and dedicated to helping others.

Helen was born and raised in Minnesota and graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston. During her professional career, she was a medical social worker at the Mayo Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, and also in Oxford, England. She was the Chief Pediatric Social Worker at National Jewish Hospital in Denver and the Director of the Social Services Department at Children’s Hospital in Denver.

After she retired, Helen devoted her time to the protection of children’s rights and the prevention of child

abuse. She was a founding member of the Metropolitan Child Protection Council, she served on the board of the Colorado Advocacy for Children Today (ACT) and the Colorado Christian Home. She was actively involved with the Denver Medical Society Committee on Child Abuse, the Coalition on Child Placement, and the Colorado Commission on Children and Their Families.

Helen received the Pat Keller Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer child advocate, and the federal Commissioner’s Award for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect.

For her child advocacy and influential work on child protection legislation, Governor Richard Lamm proclaimed April 30, 1985 as Helen Hondius Day. Helen enjoyed nature, hiking, and her dogs. She was a wonderful cook and painted beautiful watercolors.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Pieter Hondius, and her niece Janice Ricker.

A Memorial Service has been scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. At Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, 1672 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park, CO. Donations in Helen’s honor can be made to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation, PO Box 1470, Estes Park, CO 80517, or to your favorite animal shelter.

Celebration Of The Life Of Frank Shavlik A Celebration of the Life of Frank Shavlik will be held this Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the open air pavillon by the Estes Park Marina--just east of the Estes Park Resort.

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

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Mark J. Lorenz June 2, 1961-May 20, 2020

Mark Lorenz, a.k. a. Silver Service House Doctor, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at home after a long struggle with terminal cancer. Because of the risks of Covid at the time of death, Mark’s memorial was delayed and will now take place on Sunday, June 20th at 9 a.m. This will be a joint Sunday morning worship service and celebration of life at Mark’s home congregation, Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran. All friends from the community are invited to join the congregation in celebrating the same Word and Sacrament which sustained Mark throughout his life.

Mark made friends with a variety of people. From the Boy Scouts to model railroaders, from contractors to men in Bible study, from Habitat for Humanity projects to volunteering at La Puente in Alamosa, Mark’s quirky personality and unorthodox ways kept him engaged with many others. He added new perspectives to the projects with which he was involved while also supporting the importance of the common purpose. This was evident in his Christian Faith and the conviction of God’s Grace being the ultimate hope.

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Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: RESIDENT NIGHT MANAGER

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The Circle 119 American Legion is hiring Bartenders part-time or full-time Salary based upon experience Pick up an application at the Legion after 3 p.m.

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Join the Legion team this summer!

Full Time Architectural Designer Must know AutoCad & Adobe.

College or Associate degree a plus benefits & vacation pay.

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Bilingual Family Navigator - EVICS Family Resource Center Join our team and help families navigate resources and access services. Competent communication, organizational, data-entry, and social media skills needed.

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Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk

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Front Office/Admin Staff Fast-paced dental office looking to hire Front Office/Admin staff to join our team. This person oversees patient flow and the daily operations of the office. Financial and insurance experience is helpful.

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

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EPNRC Executive Director The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center seeks an Executive Director. This is a full-time, exempt level position.

The Executive Director is responsible for executing the organization’s mission, ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability, and managing all EPNRC programs, services, and events. The ED provides oversight of EPNRC staff and independent contractors, and regularly represents EPNRC in the public eye.

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• Great Pay • Flexible Hours • Happy Shop Call 970-231-3997

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

Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk Breakfast Attendant Housekeepers General Laborers Laundry Attendant Must be non-smoker.

Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls

JOIN OUR TEAM!

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

Community Development Director Emergency Services Dispatcher IT Support Specialist I/II Streets Maintenance Worker (All Positions Full-Time)

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

We’re gearing up for the winter season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Drive-up & Go Service Helpers • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter

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Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a part time employee to work in our Hospitality/Activities department.

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

(Seasonal)

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

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

- Community & Family Advisory Board - Local Marketing District Board - Parks Advisory Board - Transportation Advisory Board

SPUR LIQUOR ~ Help Wanted ~ Seasonal Clerk/Stock Person Inquire within at 880 Moraine Ave.

Mountain Concrete is looking for Concrete Laborers & Form Setters.

Call Scott at 970-586-3775.

Check Out Our Current Openings...

"This is not just a job....Its a mission!

Be a part of something bigger.."

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

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

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

Join Our Team Patient Account Representative Payment Poster Full Time, Year‐Round, Benefits

Apply online at: eph.org Kennel Assistant

Part-time - Receptionists Skills Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

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

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

Needing housekeeper part and full time seasonal at Deer Crest Resort and Riverview Pines.

Call 970-586-2324 or 970-586-3627.

Feel free to stop by also.

555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 970‐577‐4458

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

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

Shuttle Drivers $15-$17 hourly - Part time

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

Trolley CDL Drivers (Part-time, $17-22 hour)

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

STUFFED

is looking for FT or PT team members! Come to work in a fun atmosphere with over 1,300 styles of STUFFED animals! Must like working with the public. Work hours will be 10:00 - 5:00. Must be available to work weekends. No evenings. Please stop by 145 E. Elkhorn, or email info@4-stuffed.com

Local’s Grill

Line Cook, Server, Busser

Send resume to localelk@gmail.com or apply in person at 153 E. Elkhorn Ave.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Full Time Visitor Center

Retail Clerks

Join a 5-Star Kitchen Team who provides an exceptional and unique Bed & Breakfast experience for our 14 Chateau Suites.

FULL or PArT-TIME BrEAKFAST SErVEr Prep work, food service, clean up.

Shift: 6am to 12pm Starting: $16/hr (DOE) + tips Submit interest to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com or apply in person at 3501 Fall River Rd.

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

Year round, full-Ɵme with benefits $14.50/hour

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Seeking a friendly, motivated, front desk customer service assistant. Computer skills required.

On the job training available. Position will be required to obtain State Insurance License within first three months of employment. Educational courses and testing fees fully paid for by the Agency. Full Time Position.

Starting Wage $17 to $19 per hour / Paid Vacation / Growth Opportunities. Email Resumes to Danielle Arnold at DARNOL4@AMFAM.COM or drop off at 601 Community Drive.

QuesƟons? Call 970-586-0108 Contact to apply: opportunity@RMConservancy.org

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RENTALS

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

SALES

SALES

Apartments

Home Repair/Service

Other-Misc

Commercial

Garage Sales

Estate Sales

Large Downtown Studio for 1 Adult. Modern appointments, furnished and central to all. 1-Year Lease, NS/NP, References and Credit Score above 675. $1,000/month + $75 Utilities (does not include internet). Accepting Applicants until 6/15 for July 1 occupancy.

(970) 481-1932.

Kevin Cooper Construction Licensed Specialty Trades Contractor: Decks, Garages, Siding and Repairs ** Will subcontract for Gen. Contractors.

303-882-6875, kevincooperconstruction @yahoo.com

621 Lone Pine Dr Lakeview Storage Artwork, Tools, Exercise Equip. Furniture, 95 Subaru, Household 9am Saturday Only

Machin Estate Sale Fri 8-1 Sat 8-3 Follow Org & Grn Signs to 1120 Middle Broadview

Commercial Rentals Retail or Office Space in Allenspark area - 1200 sq. ft. @ $1200/mon. + utilities, $1200 sec. dep.

Could also be divided into two 600 sq. ft. units at $800/mon. + utilities. 1 year lease. 970-744-4007

TRANSPORTATION Cars 2011 Hundai Accent Hatchback. $1000 firm.

Runs good. Needs some work. 970-308-0312

Landscaping

Best Prices in Town!

Raking, Mowing, Rock Work & Much More!

970-666-1351

Sewing/Alterations

DOWNTOWN RETAIL SPACE WANTED this year or next.

Email:

epcabin4@gmail.com Need Help Around The House? I do household chores, yard work, housekeeping, run errands, auto detailing & yes... I do windows! I am a long time resident having now lived in Estes Park for 38 yrs!

Plenty of references!

Call Janice at 970-215-6612.

Let me help you!

HOUSEHOLD

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

ELECTRONICS Computers

Appliances

Washer & Dryer Remixed Custom Sewing Whirlpool Front Loading w/ Services and Industrial pedestals. Works well.

Repair $200.00 303-945-5849 Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture.

ANTIQUES Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

Piano Tuning

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Wanted To Buy WANTED - Vintage Stereo Equipment.

Paying Cash. Local Collector.

970-485-3581

Collectibles, Glassware, China, Cut Glass, Framed !!YARD SALE!!

Art, Bar Stools, Books, Saturday, June 19th Ethan Allen Furniture, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Desk, Twin Bed, Antiques, St. Bartholomew’s Marble Top Washstand, Episcopal Church Dressers, Hutch, Picle 880 MacGregor Ave. Jars, Cut Wood, Kitchen Quilting Supplies, Pottery, Items, Bike, Ladders, Elec.

Furniture, Bicycles, Dinner Recliner, Patio Furniture & ware, Baked goods, and a More.

“Yard”-wide selection of ESTATE/GARAGE SALE much more!

Need to have one, but Estate Sales seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make Pineda Auction Service the $. Local, Affordable, is taking estate, antique, References. CALL NOW consignment, and other 970-215-5548 sales!

Years of EXPERIENCE! BEST PRICES in town!

Get your ITEMS SOLD! WE DO IT ALL! We’ll prove “everyone loves a good auction,” just CALL (303)747-2806!

More information at www.pinedaauction service.com

Technically Millennial Support - Providing technical support and education to the Estes Valley for hardware, software and cyber security. Call 970235-1808 or email Wendi at technicallymillenial@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER CLEANING SERVICES

ACCOUNTING

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DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

QuickBooks Support

Tax Minimization

CLOUD@CCOUNTING

MuellerPyeCPA.com

970.667.1070

ELECTRICIANS

ARCHITECTURE

ATTORNEYS

COMPUTER SERVICES

ENGINEERING CARPET CLEANING

EYECARE/GLASSES

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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

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

DECK BUILDING/REPAIR

EXCAVATION

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

FLOORING

GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.

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720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build • EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS

SERVING ESTES PARK FOR 20 YEARS

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

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

(970)-577-9855 parkflooring.com

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

HEALTH FOOD / SMOOTHIES

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel

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

970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com

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

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

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com

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

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

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

Full service general contracting since 1998

HANDYMAN

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

Call or text Chuck @ 970.342.0183

MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

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MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

PAINTING cont.

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PROPANE

ROOFING

PEST CONTROL

SECURITY HOME WATCH

PAINTING

PLUMBING AND HEATING

TREE SERVICE

POWER GENERATION

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

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

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

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

PRINTING

WINDOW CLEANING

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644 Wagener Road

NE W

612 MacGregor Avenue 2-3

$649,500

NE W

$389,000

505 Driftwood, Rental Permit Included 721 Longs Drive

NE W

$439,000

Misty Mountain Lodge

OPEN HOUSE

Sat., 6/12, 10am-2pm

$595,000 Peak to Peak Lodge

$250,000 2396 US Highway 34

NE W

WA TE RF RO NT

$925,000

$1,295,000

$995,000

461 Big Horn

PR ICE

NE W

Thunderview Lot ~ 2.5 acres

Bestway Painting & Service

$2,395,000

129 Ute Lane

$2,295,000 1140 Fall River Court

$418,000

Call us to use our FREE Moving Truck.

$2,550,000