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February 20, 2015

WARNING: Coyotes On The Prowl

Coyotes are a common predator in the Estes Valley and its currently mating season for these animals. Now is a good time to remind everyone to be on alert and keep your dogs on a leash. See page 5 for important tips on how to be safe in coyote country. Photos by EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton

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Friday, February 20, 2015

2015 Relay For Life It is that time of year again when we begin to rally for the Relay for Life. The theme this year is “Relay’s 30th Birthday Bash,” since it is the 30th anniversary of when Relay for Life was started by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, WA. Estes Park residents and friends have generously donated approximately $250,000 in the past and we look forward to another successful year of fundraising for this worthy cause. The funds raised go for research to help find a cure for cancer. There are several significant changes this year that we hope will liven up the proceedings. Our Relay Birthday Party is going to be held on Saturday, July 18th, from noon until midnight. The new location is pending. We will announce the location when it is approved. We plan to have a birthday party atmosphere with more entertainment, to include a dunk tank, a bucket truck for rides, a magician, a face painter, a photo booth, and much more. There will be lights on the trees or lamp posts and luminaria will light the designated walking area. Participants will still be able to pitch tents or bring blankets and chairs to relax and enjoy the festivities. The Kick-Off meeting for this year’s Relay will be held at Poppy’s Grill on Wednesday, February 25th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Relay team captains are encouraged to attend and register their teams and get a head start on team planning and fundraising. Come out and help us celebrate this party. Help support our Estes Park friends who are fighting cancer. We must do all we can to help find a cure for this dreadful disease. Your participation and support will help achieve this goal.

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Bereavement Group Meetings The Bereavement Ministry of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church is offering a new session of their support group for those who have lost a loved one The program we use is called Seasons of Hope and it offers the bereaved an opportunity to come together to share in God’s love. Seasons of Hope sessions explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection activities and faith sharing. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and invited to bring a guest. Our Lord assured us that those who mourn are blessed, and that they shall be comforted. If you are feeling isolated, empty or broken-hearted, please join us for six Mondays evenings beginning February 23 in the Our Lady of the Mountains Youth Room, located in the lower center of the Church. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. All faiths are welcome. Please register by calling the Our Lady of the Mountains office, 586-8111, by February 13.

Save The Date-Electronics Recycling And Shred-A-Thon To Be Held May 9 On Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride lot off Manford Avenue, community members can conveniently recycle unwanted electronics and have old personal documents shredded and recycled. Both collections take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., with Rotary Club of Estes Park sponsoring the Shred-a-Thon and the Town of Estes Park sponsoring electronics recycling. Due to the overwhelming success of past electronics recycling events, this annual event has been expanded to a semi-annual event with collections typically taking place in May and October each year. The Town of Estes Park’s electronics recycling event allows residents to conveniently and responsibly recycle old television sets, cell phones, iPods and many other electronics. More than 95 percent of all materials will be fully recycled for remanufacture; no materials will be incinerated or land-filled. The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s Shred-

a-Thon helps community residents recycle old papers and prevent identity theft. Residents may bring up to five boxes or one large trash bag full of confidential paper materials. A $10 donation to Rotary is suggested for one large trash bag of material; 100 percent of the donations will support students through Rotary Club scholarships. There is no fee to recycle desktops, laptops, cell phones, PDAs, iPods or MP3 players. The fee for recycling televisions and monitors up to 20 inches is $10; televisions and monitors 2132 inches cost $18; and televisions and monitors larger than 32 inches cost $1 per diagonal inch. Other large electronics cost $5; small electronics cost $2. A full list of accepted electronics may be found at www.metechrecycling.com/list.htm. For more information on this electronics recycling program, please contact Metech Recycling at 720-377-7700.

Larimer County Sheriff Office SWAT Response To Estes Park Successfully Concluded Monday Afternoon Westbound U.S. 34 was closed coming into Estes Park on Monday due to a police standoff with a man who “may be armed and suicidal” at Olympus Lodge on the eastern edge of Estes Park at Highway 34 and Mall Road, according to the Larimer County Sheriff. LCSO Patrol and SWAT units responded to the area to attempt contact the individual. In the meantime, the lodge was evacuated to ensure the safety of any lodgers and staff.

Around 2:30 p.m., the man was contacted by LCSO personnel at the scene and he was cooperative with law personnel. He has been detained while the investigation continues and any potential charges are yet to be determined at this time. A firearm was located at the scene. No injuries appear to have been sustained during this incident. No further details are available until the investigation is concluded.

To augment the safety of citizens and eliminate traffic in the immediate area, US Highway 34 and Mall Road were closed. All affected roads were reopened after the incident at approximately 2:45 p.m. LCSO personnel were assisted by Estes Park Police personnel and Colorado State Patrol personnel to conduct necessary area security and to establish roadblocks.

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epnews.com Winter is still with us! Let’s think of the date, not the climate or season. Go back a bit. A bit? How about exactly two hundred years… to 1815! We were at war! It wasn’t the “other guy” who started that one. Indeed, a careful reading of our history during what we call the War of 1812 --- because that’s when we started it --reveals that it was widely unpopular throughout much of our country. Who favored it? Some politicians in northern border states and inland western states: Vermont, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee. Their loudest voices called for invading Canada. Some even claimed our destiny was to reach the North Pole. President James Madison had long opposed war with England, even after public outcry against the British practice of stopping American ships on the high seas and removing sailors they claimed were really deserters from the British navy. He had this and other complaints against the British, yet at the same time presided over a Republican party badly divided over the question of war. On 1 June 1812 he asked Congress to declare war on England. Congress did on the 18th. Opposition in Congress came from a majority of congressmen from New England, New York, and New Jersey --states where most of the seamen lived and their fishing vessels would tie up. The American invasion of Upper Canada, as the area bordering the Great Lakes was officially known since the British Parliament passed the Canada Act in 1791, began in July 1812 and lasted barely a month. (Upper Canada was seen as English speaking, whereas Lower Canada was predominantly French.) Fifteen hundred troops were sent from Ohio to Detroit, and were expected to invade Upper Canada. But for the Americans (to distinguish them from Canadians) everything went wrong. An American garrison at Michilimackinac was forced to surrender to British troops. This brought the Indian confederacy led by Tecumseh to join the British. General William Hull, who had brought the American troops from Ohio, for reasons which must have included fear of the Indians attacking women and children left behind, surrendered at Detroit. As one historian succinctly put it “So ended the first invasion of Canada.” Quite the opposite story recounts the war on the sea. There the American navy, led by three unforgettable ships --- they may still be with us carefully moored and preserved in harbors of our coastal cities --- the Constitution, the United States, and the President, destroyed or captured almost every enemy vessel with which they came in contact. This was true primarily during the earlier years of the fighting. I remember visiting the “Constitution” in Boston harbor.

So we went to war with Britain (or England, as it was commonly called over here) which had been too busy fighting Napoleon on the European continent to get serious about us. Allied with several European rulers, the British gained the upper hand over the French, and in April 1814 Napoleon was forced to abdicate. Even though he was given the island of Elba in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Italy, and with it an annual income, he didn’t know when he was well off. In May of 1815 with 1,500 men Napoleon returned to France. There followed --- one of the great battles in western history, whose name has become a prominent word in the English language. On 18 June 1815 near a town south of the Belgian capital Brussels, Napoleon met his Waterloo. He then was taken as a prisoner-of-war to the island of St. Helena in the south Atlantic where he was confined until he died in May 1821. With Napoleon out of the way the British were then free to attend to their former colonies, now the United States. The year 1814 saw American (in contrast to British) victories in several inland naval battles and also in Canada, but they had little impact on the course of the war. More notable, and symbolic, was the British capture and burning of Washington. The night they seized the capital the British officers celebrated with a banquet in the White House. Probably they ate the food President and Mrs. Madison left behind when they fled Washington. From all the fighting, especially on the one hand by the British in Europe against Napoleon, and on the other by the Americans whose resources for waging war were clearly the more limited, peace was agreed upon. The Treaty of Ghent provided that all captured territory was to be returned and --- get yourself a map of Maine ---a commission would define the northeastern border between Canada and the United States. Sometimes it does pay to speak the same language. Agreements between the U.S. and Great Britain over the ensuing three years dealt with issues such as the right of Americans to fish off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, in the east, and the border between the United States and Canada from the Rocky Mountains westward. Oh yes! We did omit one notable event from British – American relations. It occurred AFTER the signing in December 1814 of the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. On 8 January 1815 Andrew Jackson led the Americans to victory in the Battle of New Orleans!

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Town Participates In World Community Grid Effort On his own time, Szabo took compoOver the past year, the Town of Estes Park Information Technology (IT) divi- nents from numerous unused servers and set up seven sion replaced many of servers to particithe Town’s servers pate in the project. used to hold informaIn August, these tion and applications. computers became While the servers were a part of the World antiquated and slow, Community Grid. most still had useful As of January, the life remaining. Instead Town of Estes Park of disposing of this account is ranked nearly obsolete gear, in the top 5 percent Town of Estes Park IT for contribution Specialist Kyle Szabo “points” when suggested the Town compared to active put the computers to members. Global use for humanitarian rank is 4096 out of research purposes via 689,968 members the World Commuas of Jan. 26, 2015. nity Grid project. Town of Estes Park IT Specialist Kyle As of January, 2015, According to World Szabo with the seven servers dedithere are more than Community Grid, the cated to the World Community Grid 72,000 active memorganization enables project. Courtesy photo bers in the grid. anyone with a comProjects supputer, smartphone or tablet to donate ported by Town of Estes Park servers intheir unused computing power to adclude: vance cutting-edge scientific research on topics related to health, poverty and sus- • Outsmart Ebola Together tainability. Through the contributions of • Uncovering Genome Mysteries over 650,000 individuals and 460 organi- • Mapping Cancer Markers zations, World Community Grid has • The Clean Energy Project - Phase 2 supported 24 research projects to date, • FightAIDS@Home including searches for more effective The only expense to the Town is the treatments for cancer, HIV/AIDS and cost of the electricity to run the servers, neglected tropical diseases. Other projwhich operate independent of the ects are looking for low-cost water filtraTown’s network in order to eliminate setion systems and new materials for capcurity risks. For more information, turing solar energy efficiently. More please contact Public Information Offiinformation is available at www.worldcer Kate Rusch at 970-577-3701. communitygrid.org.

Weekly Report Of EVFPD Calls The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care. February 10 At 10:07 a.m. an EVFPD officer responded to 131 Virginia Drive for an unintentional fire alarm activation. February 12

At 8:39 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance. At 3:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 6.25, Highway 36 for a motor vehicle accident. February 13 At 1:07 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance. At 11:33 p.m. an EVFOD officer was paged to 2604 Wildwood Drive for a CO alarm. February 14 At 11:32 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

Radon Awareness Program Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, invisible, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air, but which can reach harmful levels when trapped in buildings. Radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. The risk of developing lung cancer comes from breathing radon gas that seeps undetected into your home from the soil through foundation cracks, dirt floors, loose fitting pipes, slab joints or block walls. Every house is different. Only individual testing can determine if your home may

have a radon problem. Measuring radon levels in your home is simple and inexpensive. Plan to attend the radon awareness program on March 13, 2015, at the Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room, from noon to 1:30 p.m. to learn more about radon and receive a short-term radon test kit to test your home. Pre-registration is required by contacting Karen Crumbaker at Colorado State University Larimer County Extension at (970) 498-6003 or kcrumbaker@larimer.org.

Share Your Vision For Estes Park’s Future The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) are creating an economic development strategy for the Estes Valley. The purpose of the strategic plan is to set the course for generating long-term economic prosperity in Estes Park and our surrounding region. We need your candid input to ensure that the resulting strategy reflects the needs and vision of our entire community. Everyone with an interest in our region’s future is invited to participate, including part-time residents or commuters. Please encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to participate! This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please fill out the survey even if you have participated in an interview or focus group with the consulting team. The deadline for completing the survey is March 13, 2015. The planning process is being facilitated by Avalanche Consulting, a national economic development strategy firm based in Austin, Texas. The final results of the survey will be aggregated and shared back with the community within six weeks of the deadline. Please note: All individual responses will be kept in strict confidentiality and viewed only by Avalanche Consulting. To participate, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EstesValleyFuture This link will also be provided on the Town of Estes Park website homepage, found at www.estes.org. (You can also copy and paste the Survey Monkey URL into your Internet browser.) Avalanche’s work for the Estes Park region is being funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Thank you for your time and contribution to this important project.

Thank You From The Bible And Wille Families To The Editor: On February 7, 2015, we lost a son, a brother and a father. We wanted to thank everyone who showed up and helped out for Justin’s Celebration of Life. A special thanks to The Wheel Bar for all of their help. We are very humbled and blesses to have such great friends as all of you! God bless you all. The Bible and Wille families

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WARNING: Coyote Activity Tips To Protect Your Family & Pets Many have noticed the coyote warning ■ If possible, pick up your dog when signs that have been posted next to the coyotes are visible nine hole golf course, near the lake trail. ■ Keep your pet current on vaccinations. The signs were posted by Colorado ■ Avoid known or potential den sites Parks and Wildlife and EVRPD as a result and thick vegetation of a recent attack on a dog by a coyote in ■ Like domestic dogs, coyotes will dethe area. fend their terriThere have also been a tory and their variety of reports related to young active coyotes in and How can I keep my cat safe? The only way to guarantee your cat’s safety is to keep it indoors. Outdoor cats also face potential death from cars, diseases, foxes, parasites, raccoons, dogs and birds of prey such as owls. Be Prepared If you have concerns about encountering a coyote, you may want to keep a deterrent handy. Deterrents can include rocks, sticks, your walking stick, air horns or a repellent spray (such as pepper spray). In many cases these attacks occur as Warning sign at the golf course a result of people feeding coyotes. around both golf courses in town, there- Coyotes have adequate food supplies and are capable of surviving in the city withfore EVRPD and CPW are working together to make our community aware that out our help. A coyote that associates humans with food may become demanding coyotes are active in this area and that dogs should always be on a leash. EVRPD and aggressive. A coyote that bites a person must be destroyed. By feeding coyfrequently gets reports that folks don’t necessarily follow the leash law/rules for otes you put yourself, the neighborhood the trail and often times people are using and coyotes at risk. It is unlawful to feed or intentionally attract coyotes in most the trail in the late evenings or early mornings during the dark when coyotes urban areas. are most active. Do what you can to discourage a coyCoyotes are now in their mating season, ote’s approach so they are much more active this time of ■ Be as big and loud as possible year. Here are some tips from CPW to ■ Wave your arms, clap and throw obhelp keep you, your family and pets safe jects at the coyote from coyotes. ■ Shout in a loud and authoritative voice It can be difficult to accept, but pets can ■ Do not run or turn your back on the be seen as a food source to coyotes and coyote large dogs can be seen as a threat or possi■ Face the coyote and back away slowly ■ Teach your children to never approach wild animals or dogs you don’t know! Also, tell them to remain calm, not to shriek or scream (it might sound like a wounded prey item to the coyote) and to move toward adult activity. Remember, the human is the dominant player. The most successful method of frightening a coyote away is to appear as large and threatening as possible. Maintaining eye contact and moving toward human activity or populated areas are proven techniques for either making the coyote flee or ending the encounter. Let’s all work to keep our families and pets safe! ble mate. Coyotes have taken pets from backyards, open spaces and even right off the leash. How can you protect your pet? Dog Owners: ■ Always supervise your pet outside, especially at dawn and dusk ■ Keep your dog on a short leash while recreating —avoid retractable leashes ■ Do not allow your dog to play or interact with a coyote All photos by EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton Hiding in the grass

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Brown Bag Lecture Features Heart Disease: Why Cholesterol And High Blood Pressure Matter By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

narrowed artery, a heart attack or stroke can result. Join us for our next brown bag lecture to be held on Wednesday, February 25, High blood pressure is a serious condi2015 from 12 noon to 1 p.m., in the Tim- tion that can lead to coronary heart disberline Conference Room at ease, heart failure, stroke, kidney Estes Park Medical Center. failure, and other health probBring your lunch and learn lems. "Blood pressure" is the force while you eat. of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps This month’s presentation blood. If this pressure rises and is “Heart Disease: Why Chostays high over time, it can damlesterol and High Blood age the body in many ways. Pressure Matter,” presented by Dr. Chad Stoltz, CardiolAbout 1 in 3 adults in the ogist with Estes Park MedUnited States has high blood ical Center Specialty Clinic. Dr. Chad Stoltz pressure. The condition itself Dr. Stoltz received his Docusually has no signs or symptor of Medicine from the toms. A person can have blood University of Nebraska, and completed pressure for years without knowing it. his residency at the University of Nevada. Knowing your blood pressure numbers He went on to complete his Fellowship at is important, even when you're feeling the University of Wisconsin Medical fine. If your blood pressure is normal, Center. Dr. Stoltz has been part of the you can work with your health care team EPMC Specialty Clinic since October to keep it that way. If your blood pres2007. He serves as the Cardiac Clinic sure is too high, treatment may help preMedical Director. vent damage to your body's organs. High cholesterol is one of the major Possible health consequences that can controllable risk factors for coronary happen over time when high blood presheart disease, heart attack and stroke. As sure is left untreated include: your blood cholesterol rises, so does your • Damage to the heart and coronary arrisk of coronary heart disease. If you have teries, including heart attack, heart disother risk factors such as smoking, high ease, congestive heart failure, aortic disblood pressure or diabetes, this risk insection and atherosclerosis (fatty creases even further. The greater the level buildups in the arteries that cause them of each risk factor, the more that factor to harden) affects your overall risk. Your cholesterol • Stroke level can be affected by your age, gender, • Kidney damage family health history and diet. • Vision loss When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build • Erectile dysfunction • Memory loss up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with • Fluid in the lungs other substances, cholesterol can form a • Angina thick, hard deposit called plaque that can • Peripheral artery disease narrow the arteries and make them less Join us on February 25th for this inflexible. This condition is known as athformative presentation on heart disease. erosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a For more information, call 577-4390.

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Stanley Hotel To Host “The Cord Carpenter Band” March 27-29

Out of Austin come’s the latest endeavor by professional singer/songwriter Cord Carpenter - fresh from cutting its first album, The Cord Carpenter Band will be appearing at The Stanley Hotel, March 27-29. “I feel truly honored to have the opportunity to play at such a historical site as The Stanley Hotel. I’ve heard lots of great things about Estes Park and have wanted to experience it for a while, so having the chance to perform there is something I surely won’t forget. Let’s see if we can get some ghosts dancing that weekend”, said Cord Carpenter about his visit to The Stanley. With a distinct sound that hearkens back to the outlaw southern-rock of the late 1970s, The Cord Carpenter Band performs the Americana-rock styling of Carpenter's original work, heavily influenced by the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and Jackson Brown. For the past decade, Carpenter has written more than 200 original songs, has released five solo albums, and had his work appear on VH1 and MTV, local and national commercials, and in custom scores for television and radio. Carpenter has performed solo numerous times, sharing the stage with the likes of Jakob Dylan, Rusty Weir, and Guy Clark, Jr. Fans of traditional country will be pleased

with the band's modern take on an established genre with a wide variety of tempos - its offerings include everything from heavy rock to slow dance music. The Cord Carpenter Band is led by Carpenter and includes three musicians that he has worked with over the past decade. For their first album, Days Within the Dash (released in November of last year), Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters and Wallflowers) was the producer and also performed with the group. The album includes performances by two additional Foo Fighters members, Chris Shiflett, and Jessy Greene, as part of the Foo Fighters special guest appearances on several albums last year. The band recently performed in Spain and completed a tour of the southern states; for The Stanley Hotel performances, tickets are just $20 each for either Friday or Saturday night; on Sunday, a special acoustic session will be performed for just $15. Tickets for The Stanley Hotel concert events sell out early, so purchase your tickets now. Tickets are available online at www.stanleyhotel.com/gig; or, at the hotel's Tour Office, located on the basement level of the main hotel building, 970-577-4111.

Spring Break Camp At Estes Park Center Announced: April 6-10 & 13, 2015 For families seeking a safe and nurturing Camper drop off and pick up will be at environment for their child to learn and Jellison Youth Building. Must bring own explore, as well as for something fun to do sack lunch; two snacks per day will be proover spring break this year, Spring Break vided. Camp at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, has been announced.

YMCA of the Rockies invites you to join their highly qualified and trained staff in a program that encompasses the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. Kids are invited to participate in activities like swimming, games, arts & crafts, outdoor education, museum, hiking, and adventure activities. At a cost of $30 a day, campers will experience all the fun and excitement that Spring Break Camp has to offer. Camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 610 and 13.

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epnews.com A spiritual advisor who worked with me on dream interpretation years ago told me the more we write down our dreams, the more dreams we have (or remember). I love to dream, so I did as she said and now have a book full of fantastical stories, some which I can remember today because I wrote them down 15 years ago. I have begun recording my dreams again and find it a very fulfilling exercise. I date and title each dream and often find meaningful messages in what my subconscious sorts through while I sleep. My most recent entry is nothing profound, but it intrigues me just the same. In this dream of Monday night, my father announced that he wanted to climb a mountain, his goal being to get up high where his daughter has been so often when hiking in the Colorado Rockies. Because he lives only 1,200 feet above sea level, I was mildly anxious about his ability to adjust to the altitude. He is a healthy man but he is just two months shy of 86 years old, so his age was also a worry. Confident in his capability and determination, he poo pooed my doubts. My biggest concern, however, was how to spell the name of the mountain he chose to hike (remember this was a dream): Schuyler Mountain. Or Skyler, or Skylar. Which was it? In my dream, I tried every variation of the name and could not settle on the correct spelling. I leaned toward the “S-c-h” version but wasn’t sure if there was a “u” in there or not. The meat of my dream was not the safety of my father but the spelling of Schuyler. Go figure. Don’t know Schuyler Mountain? Me neither. I Googled it to see if there was a hidden meaning to the name. Two options surfaced:

1) I discovered that Schuyler, Virginia is home of Earl Hamner, the creator of “The Waltons,” the 1970s TV show based on his life. “Good night, John Boy.” “Good night, Pa.” Granted, my dad enjoys his daily nap(s) so the “Goodnight, Pa” part works. And John Boy leaves home for the city to be a writer so I could manage to eek out a correlation there. But I’ve never been to Virginia and I haven’t watched “The Waltons” since I was 12 years old. Maybe I’m missing something but I’m not seeing the significance of the spelling of Schuyler Mountain and my life as John Boy. 2) The name Schuyler is Dutch in origin and means shelter. Because I am trying to figure out my place on this planet, I wonder if I dreamt about the correct spelling of Schuyler, or shelter, because during my waking hours I am in the process of seeking shelter, or a sense of place—physically, geographically and psychologically. Deep stuff and far-fetched, I know. But our minds work in mysterious ways. Back to my former spiritual director: Rita said that when we get good at this dream interpretation practice, we can actually direct our dreams. Before sleep, make it clear what our question or concern is, then catch some zzzzz’s and REMs. After journaling about it in the morning, we may have the answer. When I figure it all out, I’ll let you know. Until then, sweet dreams. You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

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Melodrama Makes Money For Local Charities By: B By y: Doug Fo y: F Fox ox ox

When you buy a ticket to this year’s melodrama, “The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park,” you are helping several local charities in the Estes Valley. “All of the proceeds from the play each year – 100% -- go to various charities as part of our missions program,” explained Ginger Wilkinson, chair of Back Pew Creations, the group at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies (PCCR) that stages the melodrama every year. “Over the last ten years, we’ve raised a total of $43,366,” said Wilkinson. “That’s money nine different charities in the Estes Valley would not have received had it not been for our melodramas and other performances. Everyone who has taken part in putting on these productions should be proud of what they have been able to accomplish in helping others.” “Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley, Crossroads Ministry, and the Learning Place each receicved $2,111 last year,” said Wilkinson. “That was a record and we hope to do even better this year.” “The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park” is now in full rehearsals for performances March 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7:00 p.m. and a matinee at 2:00 p.m. March 15th. All performances are at PCCR, 1700 Brodie

Ave, A Av e, Estes Park. The play is part of the grand celebration underway this year in the Estes Valley marking the centennial of Rocky Mountain National Park. In the play, the Grizmold family comes to stay at the “Stan Lee” Hotel and to take part in the celebration. “It starts out modern day with tourists coming for the 100th anniversary,” explains playwright Rich Mitchell. “Parents go off for a historical tour of the Stan Lee Hotel. A couple of their kids don’t want to go with them. They think it’s really boring. But a ghost appears at the Stan Lee and whisks these kids back to 1915 for the original day of the founding of the park.” Mitchell explains there’s a plot afoot to steal money while everyone is at the dedication and now the kids have to figure out how to save the day. “Now the only way you’ll figure out how they did it is to buy a ticket and come to the melodrama,” says Mitchell. Tickets will be on sale in the church office and in the Narthex and at Macdonald’s Book Store downtown: adults $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Children 12 and under: $5. The deacons will be selling sarsaparilla and popcorn in the Narthex. Come, drink root beer, boo, hiss and throw popcorn at the villains and cheer on the heroes in “The Great Park Dedica-

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“The more tickets we sell, the more local charities will benefit,” says Wilkinson.

Rich and Kay Mitchell as Stan Lee and Clara Henneseed in the melodrama "The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park."

Bonnie and the Kid (Lauri Winslow and Bob Peters) return to Estes Park with a scheme to rob visitors attending the dedication of the naitonal park.

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Estes Park School District Outreach Program Driver Education Class is coming to Estes Park…It saves lives! Classroom session: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 24 April 30, 2015. 10 days; 6-9 p.m., no classes April 7 or 9 (Spring Break) Age requirement: 14 years, 6 months or older Estes Park High School Room #203 Behind-the-Wheel session: Scheduling upon completion of classroom session Lyons High School, 100 S. 2nd Avenue Class fee is $395; includes 30 hours of classroom & 6 hours of Behind-theWheel instruction. Students who pass the class will receive .25 elective credit on their transcript. To register: Contact St. Vrain Valley School District, Driver Education Program office 720-494-3960.

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EPHS To Present Crazytown at Dinner Theater This Weekend

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Cast of Crazytown is listed below. They all have many parts within the show. Jacob Bielmaier Kathryn Carnell Ted Dumont Savannah Erskine Eric Johnson Scott Miller Damien Moore Tristin Myers Sam Ross AJ Saucier Colin Soguero Luke Soguero Belle Treadway Aspen Turner Casey Walsh Kiera Wendell Hannah Willis Max Wolter

Don’t miss your chance to see Crazytown! Photos and videos by EP NEWS Kris & Gary Hazelton

EPHS Thespian Troupe 7284 is set to present Crazytown for their annual dinner theater. The play will be performed this Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21, dinner begins at 6:15 p.m.

Advance ticket purchase is necessary for dinner. Tickets can be purchased at Poppy’s Pizza and Grill. Cost for adults is $20, students $15. Dinner will be served in the high school commons with the show to follow in the Auditorium.

Take a tour of the most messed up town in America, from the police interrogation room where the nicest guy in town is issued a strange ultimatum, to the elementary school for a heated political debate on critical issues like tater tots.

Welcome to Crazytown, where our motto is: “Welcome to Crazytown.” Director of the show is Elizabeth Reichardt, Assistant Director is Jordanne Bradley, and Student Director is Carissa Youngbluth.

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Girl Scout Cookie Sale In Full Swing Girls Earning Money For Lots Of Projects Yes, it’s true that all the Estes Park Girl Scouts are out in full force to sell as many Girl Scout cookies as they can in the short time allowed in the Girl Scout program year. I bought my cookies from the first two girls who visited me, Elizabeth Miles and Lily Finch. Yes, both girls’ mothers are Girl Scout leaders in Estes Park, and yes, we have managed to break open almost all the boxes to eat and to share with others! So, how do girls and troops earn money? All the money collected, after the purchase of the cookies of course, is retained by Girl Scouts directly. First of all, the Girl Scouts of Colorado earns a large portion of their entire operating budget through the cookies sale project. So, generous support of Girl Scouts in general can be given by purchasing cookies. Second, troops earn money and lastly, girl earn money individually. So, when I visited with Elizabeth and Lily, I asked them what their ideas and goals were for the use of the money that they earn this year. Lily is a first grade Daisy Girl Scout and she has a smile big enough to light up the room. She is enthusiastic and engaging, and she very quickly learned the most important tag line, “Would you like to buy some Girl

Scout cookies?” I’m sure there are few who ever turn HER down! She said their troop had decided to donate some of the funds to Victoria Mendoza’s family for assistance with her medical bills and they also have talked about each girl being able to go to “Build A Bear,” where they offer Girl Scout bears - - or to go horseback riding. When I asked Elizabeth Miles about their plans, she mentioned that their Brownie troop is planning to earn enough money for all girls to attend the Core Camp troop camp session at Meadow Mountain Ranch this summer. Elizabeth is a 3rd grade Brownie and she will bridge to Junior Girl Scouts in the spring. The other things they might like to do as a troop are possibly a tea party in Longmont, the Colorado Ballet or the Harlem Globetrotters. Elizabeth said her choice among these was the Globetrotters. They all sound like fun, don’t they? Girls can sell by many means - - - in person, on the phone, by email or text messaging, or sometimes the quickest and most efficient means to sell a lot of cookies is booth sales. At the recent cookie kickoff, the girls made a tri-fold portable table-topping cookie booth covered with lights and colors and “bling.” They should be able to participate in the “Bling Your Booth” contest and win prizes. Booth sales are scheduled for the following dates and times at the Safeway store: Saturday, Feb. 21 from Noon – 3 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28

Breeyan Sloan, Cookie Manager, with daughters Michaela and Madison, show everyone it's great to call them to order cookies directly.

from 3 – 6 p.m. and Friday, March 6th from 4 – 7 p.m. There may be other booth sales and I’ll try to announce them as soon as I get the schedules. Once again, buy cookies from any girls who asks you, or call Estes Park interesting details about Girl Scouts in general and Girl Scout cookies in particular. Don’t forget - - - there are still girls on waiting lists waiting the recruitment of new leaders. Don’t let them miss out…….Volunteer today! One of our favorite cookie varieties, Samoas, are celebrating their 40th birthday this year. Still tasty after all these years!

Service Unit Cookie Manager, Breeyan Sloan at 970 646 6555 or Service Unit Manager, Penny Roberts evenings at 970 586 1775. Watch here again next week for more Penny Roberts and Lily Finch share a photo op with matching boxes of the all-time favorite cookie variety, Thin Mints (vegan this year!). Courtesy photos

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Program On Bighorn Sheep; Monarchs Of The Mountains

Bighorn Rams collide. © Steve Price photo

On March 2nd, Tom Gootz will present a talk on Bighorn Sheep of Colorado with information taken from his new book: “Transformation in Rocky Mountain National Park: Effects of Climate Change and Human Intervention.” This will be the fifth talk Tom has given from his book and Monday’s event is part of the YMCA Monthly Outdoor Education Speaker Series. The talk will take place at Hempel Auditorium from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bighorn sheep are the symbol of the Rocky Mountains and have a long history in Rocky Mountain National Park and the mountains surrounding the Estes Valley. However, unlike deer and elk, their numbers have been decreasing over the last few decades as a result of loss of habitat and from a persistent pneumonia

that can wipe out entire herds of bighorns. Tom will give a complete characterization of the adaptations possessed by Rocky Mountain bighorns, including the habitat characteristics necessary for successful lamb development. He will give some of the latest information from scientific studies describing the cause and nature of the lethal pneumonia that bighorns acquire from their environment that may be shared with domestic sheep. His talk will include many great photographs of bighorns that illustrate the points being made with regard to their highly evolved adaptations necessary for life in the high mountains. A special guest will also participate in the talk to illustrate these adaptations.

Crossroads Annual Spring Sale 2015

Now Accepting Donations-open your closets and your hearts to help two worthy local causes The 2015 annual spring sale is a fundraiser to benefit Crossroads Ministry & Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool (LLEV). We are now accepting tax-deductible donations of items for the sale. The Spring Sale will be held in early May at barn W at the Fairgrounds. Please take time to look around your home or business, check your cupboards and closets for “treasures” to donate. All items should be clean & in good condition. Sorry, we cannot accept used adult clothing, TVs, large appliances, sleeper sofas, or used mattresses.

Donated items are to be dropped off directly at the spring sale site by prior arrangement. For pick-up by appointment of larger items of furniture, a cash donation of $20 will be requested at time of pick-up. For additional information call Crossroads Ministry at 970-5770610. Both are qualified 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations that provide services to residents of the Estes Valley. Crossroads Ministry assists low- income families. LLEV is a licensed preschool program for children age 2½ to 6 years old. Tuition assistance is available for low-income families. All proceeds stay in our community for the benefit of local families in need.

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The Evolution Of Mountain Footwear Estes Park mountaineer Steve Komito will present in the second program of the “Pioneers of the Peaks” monthly series hosted by the Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library. “Pioneers of the Peaks” will help celebrate the stories of the area’s past and current mountaineers during the 100th anniversary year of Rocky Mountain National Park. On Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, Komito will give a free slideshow presentation entitled “The Evolution of Mountain Footwear.” Steve Komito has spent 43 years living and working in Estes Park. He has devoted his career to the repair and maintenance of mountain footwear in keeping with his passion for mountain sports including hiking, climbing, and skiing. He characterizes his occupation as "helping to keep boots on the ground or on slippery slopes and unlevel playing fields." Komito's presentation will cover the following topics: 1) TOUGH AS NAILS Mountain footwear of the early days. 2) MY SOLE REJOICETH - The Vibram victory. 3) THE BRITISH INVASION - Foreign visitors introduce new footwear and techniques. 4) STRANGER THAN FRICTION - Sticky rubber grips the world. 5) HIDEBOUND NO LONGER - New materials and methods. Komito was instrumental in the design and execution of the Museum's "Climb On!" exhibit. The public is encouraged to visit the Museum during its regular hours to view the “Climb On!” exhibition, on display now through October 4, 2015. Admission to the gallery is free. In preparation for the exhibit, 18

climbers and mountaineers were interviewed for the Estes Valley Mountaineering Oral History Project, a partnership effort between the Library and the Museum. The project was made possible by a generous donation from Jo Persons, honoring the late Rev. Al Persons of Estes Park. For more information, contact the Museum at 970-586-6256, online at www.estes.org/museum. Or contact the Library at 970-586-8116, online at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Steve Komito climbing Notchtop in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photograph courtesy of Michael Kennedy.

Happy 35th Anniversary Quinton And Catherine Eastep Quinton and Catherine Eastep are celebrating their 35th Anniversary! 35 years of a God-centered marriage-Jesus Christ is Lord of our hearts-our lives-our home-our marriage. Together Forever~You and Me The past is perfect, the best is yet to be. March 2, 1980-March 2, 2015

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Variety Of Art Education Opportunities Being Offered At The Art Center Education is a primary element of the mission of the Art Center of Estes Park. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a creative class or workshop, or a free evening presentation, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of the Art Center mission to bring art opportunities to the Estes Valley and Front Range communities. There are some very exciting educational opportunities coming up in February and March. Shannon Kaye will be returning to teach her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barnacle and Sea Urchinâ&#x20AC;? Paper Art class, Tuesday, February 24, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Class fee is $40 non members, and $36 for Art Center members, all materials are included with an additional $12 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor at the time of class. This is a fun and artistic project using old magazines and discarded childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, wrapping paper and scratchbook paper. Shannon grew up in Eldorado Springs near Boulder. She took as many art classes as possible growing up, and ultimately became interested in fiber art. Shannon became a proficient basket weaver, and then added a line of unique gnarled gourds. Moving along in her artistic evolution, Shannon turned to using paper from books that would have otherwise ended up in the landfill. Libraries around Colorado have featured her work. If you would rather just look and listen, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a great evening for you. Art and Architectural Historian, Architectural Designer and Principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, Chuck Benson, will return for another engaging and informative evening presentation. Skyscrapers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Past, Present, & Futureâ&#x20AC;Ś .Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation by Chuck Benson will introduce the â&#x20AC;&#x153;skyscraper styleâ&#x20AC;? of the 1920s to 1940s such as the iconic Chrysler Building & Empire State Bldg. in NYC, but will branch out from there to discuss Chicago Skyscrapers (The Hancock & Sears Towers) along w/ both the first and second World Trade Center Tower(s). From here.., we will go international â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to Europe, China, Malaysia, and the Middle East - where the tallest and most ambitious of these architectural giants reside and are still being constructed. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to also explore the psychology of why man needs to go â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ever Higher!â&#x20AC;? This presentation is free and open to the public. In March the Art Center will feature a class with renowned painter Pat Saunders-White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Painting the Colorful Attitudes of Our Animals,â&#x20AC;? Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Class fee is $102 for non members, $91.80 for Art Center members. All ma-

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terials, instruction and demonstrations are included in the class fee. The participants will be working on 16â&#x20AC;?x 20â&#x20AC;? canvas paper. If you want to work on a stretched canvas, then bring your own. Well known for her animal portraits, Pat will

energize and inspire you with her demonstrations and instructions. Tap into the child within and use your intuition that has been lying dormant when choosing your colors. We all love our animals and want to keep them forever. Immortalize them in paint. Bold, beautiful colors reflect their wonderful personalities and characteristics. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the Mentor/Student Show reception Saturday, February 21, 2-5 p.m. This show features the art of an outstanding group of students mentored by Art Center Artists and General Members. This show is sponsored by Diana and Gary Wade and runs through March 29. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist

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and contribute to the Art Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For a complete list and/or more information on 2015 classes, information on free presentations, and other educational programs offered at the Art Center visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Classes,â&#x20AC;? or call the Art Center at 970-586-5882.

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Red Envelope Dinner Celebrates Partners Mentoring Youth

Can you think back and remember someone in your life that made an impact on you? Maybe it was a coach, a relative or a close friend. Hanging out with them could have been anything from throwing a baseball around to sitting down and talking over a soda. Whatever the case may be, we all know how it feels to have someone invest a little bit of time in us. Partners Mentoring

Youth provides volunteer mentors for Estes Park youth. Partners matches positive adult role models with youth, ages 7-17, who could use a little extra support; the same type of support we have all had at some point in our lives. Please consider joining us on Thursday, March 5th this year for the 12th anniversary of a fun-filled, social event

called the Red Envelope Dinner. Partners invites Estes Park Valley people, who care about kids, to enjoy a delicious dinner at Mama Rose’s Restaurant at no cost and make a contribution to Partners in a red

brings luck to the giver and receiver. Gifts to Partners will bring luck in the form of life-changing mentoring for Estes Park kids. To RSVP for this event or learn more about getting involved with

envelope. This event is possible thanks to the generosity of Rob & Julie Pieper. The Chinese culture traditionally gives monetary gifts in red envelopes, which

Partners, contact Partners at 970-5779348 or kristie@partnersmentoringyouth.org. You can be the difference in the life of a child. Be a mentor!

PINK NIGHT You are invited to

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461 E. Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO Friday, February 27th – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Fundraiser for VICTORIA ESCARCEGA Victoria is a 7 year old Estes Park resident who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

Radio Shack will be filled with pink balloons. Purchase price is $5.00 per balloon. The balloon you purchase will have a discount coupon up to 25% off. Your coupon is valid for any purchase up to $50 on the night of the event. (additional discounts and coupons may not be used for this event).

Join us for an evening of fundraising and fun! Wine tasting included! True Value is sponsoring games and awesome “pink” prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets will be sold to enter drawings for services/merchandise from participants. Other participants are: DISTINCTIVELY COLORADO with unique foods and gifts INTEGRATED BODYWORK with spa demonstrations COLORADO HOME COLLECTION with decorating ideas for your home HEART-CENTERED ANIMAL CONNECTIONS helping your pet be healthy HIGH ON HAIR offering cutting, coloring & styling advice SNOWY PEAKS WINERY wine tasting Participants will offer discounted sales during the evening and 10% of all sales will be donated

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Heartfelt Thanks From The Escarcega Family Dear Friends of Estes Park, This note is to thank everyone for all of the wonderful support they have given my family, no matter what, during our time of need, as my daughter battles cancer. Thank you for your generosity and for giving your time. But above all, we want to thank you for all of the prayers. Thank you to everyone who has supported us. Thank you to everyone who has created fundraisers for my daughter and my family. Thanks to the community of each and every church and their congregation, ministers, priests and pastors. Many associations, shops, and restaurants in town have also helped us. All of the schools and teachers have supported us. Thanks to our community of friends and families also. Unconditionally, each and every one of you have done something to help my daughter and my family. Both the American community, as well as my Hispanic Latino community, have supported us a lot! Many heartfelt thanks on behalf of my daughter. May God bless you always and never will I finish being grateful for everything you have done and continue to do for us! Many thanks, Martha and Victoria Escarcega and Family

Queridos amigos de Estes Park, Esta nota es para agradecer a todos por todo el maravilloso apoyo que han dado a mi familia, cada persona a su manera, durante nuestro tiempo de necesidad, en la batalla de mi hija contra cáncer. Gracias por su generosidad y por su tiempo. Pero por encima de todo, queremos darle las gracias por todas las oraciones. Gracias a todos los que nos han apoyado. ¡Gracias a todos los que han organizado campañas para recaudar fondos para mi hija y mi familia. Gracias a toda la comunidad y a cada iglesia y sus congregaciones, pastores, sacerdotes y líderes. Muchas asociaciones, tiendas y restaurantes de la ciudad también nos han ayudado. Todas las escuelas y los maestros nos han apoyado. Gracias también a nuestra comunidad de amigos y familias. Incondicionalmente, todos y cada uno de ustedes han hecho algo para ayudar a mi hija y mi familia. Tanto la comunidad americana, así como mi comunidad latina hispana, nos han apoyado mucho! Muchas gracias de corazón en nombre de mi hija. Que Dios les bendiga siempre y nunca dejaré de agradecer por todo lo que han hecho y siguen ha-

ciendo por nosotros!

Muchas gracias, Marta y Victoria Escárcega y Familia

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First Planned Giving Seminar A Success A new financial question is getting attention from many folks in Estes Park. It’s not the familiar question, “How can I get MORE money?” It’s the more challenging question, “What can I do with my money that will make a positive difference in the world?” A first seminar on this topic was presented to a crowd of Estes Park residents on Tuesday, February 3rd. The seminar was fully booked and provided much to consider - especially the discussion of easy ways to plan for charitable giving. All the basic questions were considered. “How do I know if I have enough money?” “Will my money last my lifetime?” “Are there uncomplicated ways to make significant gifts to charity without using trusts and contracts?” “When do I need a lawyer or CPA when making a planned gift?” “What about appreciated assets or non-income producing items?” The seminar was sponsored by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center through the newly formed Estes Valley Legacy: A Planned Giving Collaborative and was conducted by Marsha Yelick, Independent Financial Counselor for the program. The mission of the new organization is to provide free, unbi-

ased information to donors about the various methods that can be used for giving gifts to any charitable organization. The information is relevant whether the gift is given now or later and whether the gift is large or small. The seminar is entitled, “Giving is Easy: Find Out How!” and will be presented three more times this year. The dates for future seminars are Tuesday, May 26; Thursday, July 16; and Wednesday, October 14. All seminars will be held in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library in the evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In addition to the seminars and counselor offered by Estes Valley Legacy, assistance from Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and First Western Trust- Northern Colorado is available for those seeking professional assistance for more complex giving programs. To register for future sessions of this seminar, visit the calendar page of the Library website at www.estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library at 586-8116 to have a representative register for you. Registration is required no later than one day prior to the event.

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HOW MUCH LAND DO YOU NEED? There is a wonderful story was written by Leo Tolstoy in 1886. A shortened version goes like this: Once there was a peasant named Pahom who worked hard and honestly for his family, but had no land of his own. By scrimping and saving, he managed to buy 40 acres of land. He grew his own hay, cut his own trees, and fed his own cattle. Then he heard about land in a nearby area that was so good that the hay grew as high as a horse. Pahom’s heart was filled with a new hunger. So he bought land there and was ten times wealthier than he had been. One day a passing merchant told Pahom he had purchased thirteen thousand acres of rich land for only one thousand rubles. Pahom traveled more than three hundred miles to this rich land to explore for himself. The chief of the land told him the price was always the same: one thousand rubles a day. As much land as you can walk around in one day is yours and the price is one thousand rubles. The next day Pahom began at daybreak. He walked toward the rising sun, moving quickly through the lush countryside. He sparingly drank his water and ate his bread to keep himself refreshed. Several times he saw areas that he knew would do well and added them to his circle. By now his feet were sore, he was exhausted from the heat, and his legs began to fail. Still he walked on. Now the sun was close to the rim and was about to set but he was also quite near his aim. Just a little more land and he would be back to the starting point. He added a small pond and a few trees he knew would add to his wealth and his family would enjoy. He ran on, throwing off his coat, his boots, his flask and his cap. He gathered his last strength and ran on. As he neared his final goal, his legs gave way beneath him, and he fell forward and clasped the goal marker in his hands. His servant came running up and tried to raise him, but he did not respond. Pahom was dead! His servant picked up a spade and dug a grave long enough for Pahom to lie in. Six feet from his head to his heels was all the land he needed. Sometimes our quest for more defies common sense. Guard against being so busy making a living that you end up not making a life! Jesus once told a story that we know well. He said: “A rich man’s land was very productive. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? I will do this, I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and store all my grain and my goods there. Then, I’ll say to myself, You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’ ‘That’s how it is with the one who stores up for himself and is not rich toward God.” Pahom’s story reminds me of the very wealthy man who dictated that, upon his death, he be buried in his Cadillac. His wishes were carried out. As two of his friends stood by the huge grave, looking down at his new resting place, one, in an envious tone, said to the other: “Wow! Now that’s living!” Jesus would say, “No, that’s dying!” We need to so live our lives that we do just that...live! I remember reading about a woman who, late in life, regretfully described her life like this: “When I was in college, I was dying to graduate and get married. When I raised my family I was dying to get on with my career. During my career I was dying to retire. And now I am retired and realize full well that, in all my ‘dying to…’ I forgot to ‘live’.” Could hers or Pahom’s story be ours? I hope that all of us can learn the wonderful secret of ‘contentment’ and, in so doing, ‘living’. Bob

Stanley Park Master Plan Phase I Survey The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District invites the Estes Valley community to provide their feedback on previously identified upgrades and newly proposed amenities of Phase I of the Stanley Park Master Plan by taking an online survey at the following web link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stanleypark1. Stanley Park was given to the Town of Estes Park by F.O. Stanley in 1936 for community recreation, and management of the park was turned over to EVRPD (then the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Recreation District) in 1957. The Stanley Park Master Plan was completed in August 2013, with funding support from a Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Planning Grant. The Estes Park community was fully engaged in the planning process, participating in four public meetings and additional focus groups to identify community desires for the future of Stanley Park. The Master Plan was produced by Design Concepts Community and Landscape Architects of Lafayette, CO, and can be found on the EVRPD website. EVRPD is currently preparing an application to GOCO to pay for implementation of aspects of Phase I, while considering the incorporation of additions to Stanley Park that have been heavily advocated for within the Estes Park community since the plan was completed. Consistent with the Master Plan, EVPRD will seek funds to repair the Lawson Skate Park. Built of wooden components in 2003 as a result of a concerted community fundraising effort, it has since deteriorated to the point where portions of it are unusable. As recommended in the Master Plan, wooden obstacles will be replaced with concrete and metal structures that have a much longer life span and meet current insurance guidelines. EVRPD will also ask for funds to install a dirt pump track, to be located near the skate park. A pump track is a small, contoured trail loop that can be ridden on a bike without pedaling, suitable for all ages and skill levels. This feature was identified as a priority through the master planning process, and is slated for Phase I. Improved pickleball facilities were also identified in the Master Plan as a Phase I priority. Trends in recreation change, and the in-line hockey rink by the skate park

receives limited in-line hockey participation. EVRPD will be seeking funds to convert that rink to four pickleball courts. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is one of the fastestgrowing sports in the country, and there is a dedicated contingent of pickleball players in Estes Park already. EVRPD recently received a grant from the US Pickleball Association to pay for nets on the new courts. This rink will have the flexibility to be utilized for a variety of recreation activities even after the pickleball modifications. Since the completion of the Master Plan, EVRPD has been approached by the Estes Park Cycling Coalition to install a bike park in Stanley Park. A bike park would allow both children and adults to ride on high quality single track with a mixture of natural and manmade obstacles, providing exercise and fun close to home. It would also provide an excellent training venue for the Estes Park High School’s mountain biking team, which is in its third year of existence and competes all over the state. EVRPD has agreed to partner with the Estes Valley Community Garden on a community garden in Stanley Park. This will be a 75’ x 90’ fenced garden space accommodating about 24 plots, including dedicated space for the Elementary School and Crossroads Ministry. A shared community garden for Estes Park will bring the opportunity for gardening to Estes Valley residents who lack the space or the funds to put in their own fenced garden. EVRPD is particularly interested in receiving feedback from the Estes Valley community before we move forward with our GOCO grant application. A variety of conceptual drawings of the aforementioned projects are available on the EVRPD website at http://www.evrpd.com/current-projects/stanley-park-master-plan. Please take this opportunity to visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stanleypark1 and take this short survey to provide us with your feedback. The survey will be available for input through March 1, 2015. Stanley Park is your park, and as EVRPD moves forward on planned improvements, we want to hear what you think-- all are welcome.

Merry Marthas Meeting The Merry Marthas will meet on Friday, February 27 at 9:30 at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. Merry Marthas is a group of women who sew, knit, or crochet and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome. For more information please call Jan Ludlum, 586-6544.

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Monday – February 23 Raspberry ham, Au gratin potatoes, Vegetable medley, Cookie Tuesday – February 24 Beef enchilada, Rice and beans, Guacamole salad, Chips and salsa, Apple crisp Wednesday – February 25 FREE lunch sponsored and served by Estes Park Medical Center. Space limited! Sign up by 4:00 p.m. Tues. Feb. 24. Chicken parmesan Spaghetti, Fresh garden salad, Garlic bread, Cake Thursday – February 26 Cheddar broccoli ham soup, Muffins, Fruit cobbler Friday – February 27 Baked cod, Coleslaw, Potato casserole $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 nonmembers - everyone welcome!

February 20 – March 6, 2015

EVENTS Feb. 24: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm Feb. 28: Mini Film Festival, Running on the Edge and MUT Runner. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7 pm Every Thursday in March: Dine Around Estes Park. Special tasting plate menus. Throughout Estes Park. 4:30 pm March 1: Estes Park Bridal Crawl. Vendor Show Case & Venue Tours. Estes Park Resort. 9 am March. 3: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 20: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 20: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 20: Shaefer Welch. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Feb. 20: Bingo. American Legion. 7 pm Feb. 20: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm Feb. 21: Piano Duets. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 3 pm Feb. 21: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Feb. 21: Mountain Town Trio. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

Feb. 27: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 27: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm Feb. 28: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 28: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Feb. 28: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm March 1: Piano Prodigy from Kruger Studio. Piano. Stanley Hotel. 2 pm March 1: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn 5 pm

Feb. 22: Sandra Wong and the Thyme Quartet. Classical. Stanley Hotel. 2 pm Feb. 22: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm Feb. 25: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill. 6:30 pm Feb. 26: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm Feb. 26: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm Feb. 27: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 27: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 4: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill. 6:30 pm March 5: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm March 5: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 6: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm March 6: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm March 6: Ran off the Rooster. Americana. Rock Inn. 8 pm

February Sermon Series:

A Journey Through the Beatitudes

Weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint a masterpiece while enjoying drinks. Murphy’s Resort. Mon & Wed at 6 pm. Fri & Sat at 7 pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Feb. 22: Art Project for Youth: Finding Fibonacci sequence in our natural environment. Estes Park Museum. 3pm Feb. 23: The Evolution of Mountain Footwear. Pioneers of the Peaks Series. Estes Park Museum. 7 pm Feb. 26: Health Benefits of Essential Oils. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm Feb. 28: Skyscrapers – Past, Present and Future. Chuck Benson, Art & Architectural Historian. Art Center of Estes Park. 7 pm March 2: Transformation in Rocky Mountain National Park. YMCA of the Rockies – Hempel Auditorium. 5:30 pm

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Feb. 21: An Evening with Isabella Bird. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7 pm Feb. 28: Mountain Lions: Magic and Mystery. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7 pm

Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details and registration call 970-586-3262. Feb. 27 – March 1: Light & Snow: Winter Photography. Various Times. Feb. 28: Winter Survival Skills. 9 am

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Valentine’s Show. Cultural Arts Council. Continues through March 1 Feb. 21: Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through March 29 Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

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Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more! Ranger-led programs on weekends. Details and Info call: 970-586-1206

March 5: Full Moon Walk. Call for location and time.

March 6: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Estes Park, CO (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org

9:45am Sunday Service

Weekly on Friday: Taste & Create. Painting class & local wine. Snowy Peaks Winery. 5 pm

March 4: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Celtic. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

Feb. 21: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 21: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 2: Meet Me at the Museum. Historic presentations from the Curator of Collections. Estes Park Museum. 6:30 pm

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2015 Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge Winners Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge on Saturday, January 17, 2015! The Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge is a free, state-wide, basketball competition for boys and girls from ages 7-14 years old to complete in three events; passing, shooting, and dribbling. The first place winner of each age bracket within their gender went on to participate in a sectional competition at the Longmont Recreation Center on February 15, 2015. The first place winners at sectionals will go on to the state championship on April 4, 2015, and receive four tickets to the Denver Nuggets game vs LA Clippers and a Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge Tshirt. This year there were 10 participants. The Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge winners are: Boys 7/8: 1st William Elliott; Girls 7/8: 1st Mackenzie Francis; Boys 9/10: 1st Gabriel Housewright; Girls 9/10: NA; Boys 11/12: 1st Luke Webster,

2nd Hayden Filsinger; Girls 11/12: 1st Tracey Filsinger, 2nd Kennedy Elliott; Boys 13/14: 1st Derrick Hamel, 2nd Zac Ostrich, 3rd Christian Hutchinson; Girls 13/14: NA. Good luck at Sectionals!

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Saturday Peak To Peak Concert Features Three Groups sic-loving community in his roles as Vice Concerts on Saturday afternoon, Febru- Park and the Allenspark Community The Peak to Peak concerts committee President, Treasurer, and Past President, ary 21st, at 3 p.m. at Shepherd of the warmly invites all music-lovers to enjoy Cultures Council. Checks made out to st of the Estes Park Music Festival, as well Mountains Lutheran concert #6 on February 21 at 3:00 p.m. OSEP or ACCC are tax deductible. as Past President of the Rocky Ridge Mu- Church, 2000 at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. This con- sic Center Foundation. In 2002, he took a Ptarmigan Trail, for well-deserved break to resume his own this concert of specert will feature, not one, not two, but fine piano playing. Many locals, however, cial chamber music. three local, chamber music groups that No tickets are rehave been gathering to read through mu- will recognize this serious supporter of the arts as the guy who did a great imita- quired, but a donasic together just for fun. Now they have tion of Liberace in “Estes Park Sings.” Di- tion of $10 is sugchosen their favorite pieces to perform ane Roehl, an experienced pianist, gested. Net proceeds for their friends and neighbors. church organist, and piano teacher, has go directly to the The VIOLAtions opens the program been pleased to help Madison enjoy usmusicians, who will with a fine transcription of a Baroque be eager to relax and concerto by Georg Philipp Telemann. As ing his keyboard skills again. They have socialize at the reany music-aficionado can imagine, origi- been playing duets together for the past st ception, following nal music for four violas is a little hard to four years. On February 21 , they will perform the truly Romantic Fantasie in f the concert. The come by; but, fortunately, not all chamPeak to Peak Conber music is from the eighteenth or even minor, Opus 103, D.940 by Franz Schubert. Composed in 1828, the last year of certs series is sponthe nineteenth centuries. The famous his life, it is considered to be one of his sored by the OratoEnglish violist Lionel Tertis encouraged VIOLAtions l-r Marti DeYoung, Claudia Hook, Kathy Hornbein, most important works for piano. rio Society of Estes York Bowen, a budding twentieth-cenKathy Bowers. And finally, back by popular demand, tury British composer, to focus his efforts on music for the viola. One of the results the Rocky Recorders, made up of Kathy is his Fantasie for Four Violas. This work, Bowers, Marti De Young, Robert Keep, Steve Pearson, and Mark Richards, has composed in 1907, is late Romantic in style and quite remarkable for the variety been preparing music ranging from the Renaissance to the present day for this of musical ideas in which Bowen revels. The viola quartet will also present Rocky concert. They will conclude the program with music composed by Lully, Brade, Mountain Treasures, a three-movement Gibbons, Morley, Gabrieli, Britten, and suite newly composed by Kathy Bowers Mark Richards. to honor the centennial celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park. MemThose who have been reading closely bers of the VIOLAtions include Claudia will have noticed that Peak to Peak ConHook, Marti De Young, Kathy Bowers, cert #6 will include the premier performand Kathy Hornbein. All of them except ances of works by two local composers, Kathy Bowers, the Oratorio Society of Kathy Bowers and Mark Richards. ComEstes Park’s (OSEP’s) director, are memposing requires inspiration, of course, Rocky Recorders l-r Marti DeYoung, Robert Keep, Mark Richards, Kathy Bowers, & bers of the OSEP orchestra’s string secbut it is still painstaking work even with Steve Pearson. tion. At OSEP’s concerts, though, one the new computer programs. Yet they never knows where to look for Marti make a lasting contribution. Someday, DeYoung. A former string teacher, she the patrons attending this concert will be plays whatever string instrument Dr. able to say, “I knew them when…” Internet Speeds up to Bowers needs most. This is an open invitation to join the Next the committee is proud to present many regular patrons of the Peak to Peak 12 Mbps Download the piano duo of 6 Mbps Upload Madison Casey and Diane Roehl, who are well known for providCurrent Subscribers ing four-hand piano Refer a friend and receive one month free! music to the local service clubs. Now they will share their well-honed talents Professional Knowledgeable Reliable with a larger public for this concert. Many Estes Valley residents High Speed Internet Computer Repair have learned to respect Computer Systems Server Hardware Madison Casey’s beBusiness Networks Security Cameras hind-the-scenes conPiano duo – Madison Casey and Diane Roehl. tributions to the mu-

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Estes Park Newcomers Club-Making Friends Since 1965 Moving to Estes Park is like moving to an island. Not a desert island or Far Tortuga, but a scenic place somewhat removed from the mainlands of population and transport. Those who live here must function with what is locally available and often do without the rest; they will interact for the most part with other local folks. Trips down the hill are not unlike ferry rides, the schedule dictated by road conditions, and speed by the traffic on your section of road. Because of this sequestered condition, a newly arrived resident needs to learn quickly how life is managed in this microcosm of society amidst national park and forest. For the past fifty years an organization has addressed this need for newly minted residents to get acquainted with their piece of the mountain-town archipelago. The Estes Park Newcomers Club’s first meeting was arranged in March 1965 by Joan Hutchins and was attended by eighteen women. Marge Hintz was the club’s first president. As markers for this moment in time, consider that the Estes Valley held about 3000 residents, and Lyndon B. Johnson had recently been sworn in to his first term as elected U.S. president. Newcomers was organized by and for the new women of Estes Park and sought to establish “new friendships, varied interests, and pleasant social contact” among those women. In years since, the club gradually came to include men, first informally, as they accompanied their wives, and later as full members. The first male Newcomer not included parenthetically as a spouse was Nate Adkins in 1995. In 2008 Scott Thompson and Jim Carleton became the first men on the board of directors. The club started out limiting membership to two years, and now allows five. In the club’s half century the membership has grown more than tenfold. The most recent figures show 117 households with a total of 205 individuals. Members have pursued certain consistent activities through the decades. They have always held monthly general membership meetings, usually at lunch or dinner, from September to May. Fashion shows comprised the program at one or two meetings per year between April 1968 and 1994, and from then until 2008 all meetings included such shows along with a speaker. The Estes Park Trail said of the

April ‘68 show, "Many of the clothes modelled were sportswear, which, according to Mrs. Adrian, is making a strong comeback after a slack period.” No indication that a pun was intended. The Newcomer form of the mixer/tea is styled “Wine and Cheese,” the event held monthly at a volunteer’s house or a stand-in public venue like the Art Center. Attendees bring an hors d’oeuvre to share and a personal beverage, then juggle plate and glass while chatting with other recent immigrants to the secluded isle. A roster of interest groups has always formed a core of activities for Newcomers. Exercise has been important. A “Slim and Trim” group met every weekday morning in 1966. Now there is “Walk and Talk Around Lake Estes.” Hiking has always been a vital part of the islanders’ activity repertoire, and in 2002 graduating Newcomers formed Trail Trekkers, a group that runs four different hikes per week, year-round. Bridge, crafts, and needlework have remained popular offerings. Games from poker to mah jongg to sheepshead have captivated newcomers, as have dining in and dining out in different formats. Newcomers began early in its existence to focus on education about the community within the context of making new friends. Speakers at monthly meetings usually discuss local organizations, local government, opportunities for volunteerism, or the attractions of the various interest groups. Sometimes a business owner will discuss an area of expertise, like antiques or recycling, a historian will elucidate part of the town’s back story, or an RMNP employee talk about volunteer opportunities, or natural and human history in our backyard national park. There is, after all, a lot to learn about our island. In addition to its social and educational functions for members, Newcomers has reached out to make a number of significant contributions to the Estes Valley community. From 1970 to ‘74 a considerable amount of money was raised for the new hospital, which opened in 1975. Newcomers Club members held a "Holiday Idea House" in 1972 at Nancy Jenkins’s home as a hospital fundraiser. Each room was decorated with Christmas items and other craft pieces that were made by club members and offered for sale. The house was open to the public at designated times. The event was repeated

in 1973 and then taken over by the Eliza- came to Estes Park because they loved it. beth Guild in 1974. Substantial monetary And for five decades they have been forming networks among themselves and support for EPMC continues today the community to the betterment of all. through the efforts of the Trail Ridge Quilters. Newcomers established the Farmers Market in the mid-90s. The Estes Park Garden Club also started as a Newcomers interest group in 1993, almost immediately opening to general membership by popular demand. An educational loan fund was started in the early years, while adult education and Girls to Women were supported in the 1990s. The NewThese Interest Group leaders for 2006-'07 comers Cookbook of 2005 raised over $15,000 for educational needs in wear hats which illustrate the subject of their Estes Park. respective groups. "Men's Breakfast is" promiThe golden anniversary of Newnent on the Cheerios box. comers is being celebrated in numerous ways. • Newsletter editor Mary Ann Franke has been reviewing the Club’s history starting with the September ’14 issue. (Most of the information for this article comes from her researches.) • The more-public observances began with the entry of a float in the 2014 Catch the Glow Parade; Some of the models of the 2004 season marchers pointed up the club’s fiftyyear tradition and the widespread fashion shows. points of origin of its members. • On March 10th a proclamation regarding Newcomers’ fiftieth will be read at the Town Board Meeting. • A Special Wine and Cheese for all current and former Newcomers is scheduled for March 14th, 5-8 p.m., in the Willome Room at the YMCA. Past presidents have been sent invitations, and many are planning to be there. • A commemorative bench is to be On the occasion of Newcomers' 25th andonated to the Estes Park Visitor Cenniversary these Past Presidents were in atter, with the dedication to take place tendance. Front row, from left, Suzy Blackthere on March 19th at 10 a.m. • A historical installation will appear hurst 1988, Marge Hintz 1965, Susan for the month of March in the Library Crabbs 1990, Dorothy Shaffer 1980. Back row, Carol Eastman 1989, Janice Jackson display case. 1982, Sherry Mowery 1970, Judy James 2014-2015 Newcomers President Karen Daugherty summarizes the value 1977, Kerrie Blair 1985, Jackie Brooks 1986, and Sara Morgan 1987. of the club thus: “It is the wonderful friendships that we forge during our time as newcomers that touch our lives the most and help us to settle into the community. I love the saying (although I don't know who said it) ‘they came for the mountains and stayed for the people.’ Newcomers has been both an asset to the community and a lifeline for the people who arrive each year in Estes Park, and this has been true for the past 50 years." The 1981-'82 Newcomers Board of DirecNewcomers are not castaways; they tors.

These women took part in the Holiday House Corner in December 1974.

Marge Hintz and Thelma Lofquist were the first two Newcomers presidents in 1965 and 1966 respectively.

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Workforce Experts Offering Workshops For Jobseekers This Wednesday, February 25, the Estes Valley Library is partnering with the Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC) to host two workshops designed to help jobseekers find and secure their next job. These free sessions will focus on job searching strategies and successful resume building. Anyone planning to attend should register at estesvalleylibrary.org by following the calendar link to the February 25 date. “Three Secrets to Job Search Success” is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on February 25. “If you are someone who prefers using a map, rather than wandering around looking for your destination, this workshop is for you,” says the LCWC. Those who attend this session will learn what steps need to be taken to make a job search effective, as well as the many Workforce Center services that can help them accomplish their career goals. “Creating Your Core Resume” is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. that same day in the Library’s Computer Com-

mons. Participants will learn the fundamentals of developing an effective resume, with guidance in creating a working first draft. The class is highly interactive and requires a general grasp of basic computer knowledge. The session is ideal for those who are applying for an entry-level job, for those who have never written a resume before, or for those who have not updated their resume in very long time. Attendees may sign up for one or both sessions. Lunch break time is factored in, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch. From 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on February 25, Amanda Magee from LCWC will remain at the Library for one-on-one assistance for anyone who would like to drop in with a question or a specific employment-seeking need. To register for either or both of the workshops, visit the Library website calendar and navigate to the February 25 date at estesvalleylibrary.org, or by calling the Library at (970) 586-8116, extension 3.

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Little Free Libraries: At A Neighborhood Near You By Katherine Dumont, Teen Services Guide There are many things on the Internet at which one can gawk. For me, it’s tantalizing images of Little Free Libraries! I love gazing at portraits of these adorable and imaginative “book birdhouses.” Some are colorful, some are quaint, some are encrusted with little gems or bottle caps, some are mini-replicas of the structures behind them . . . but every one is unique and has a purpose: to share literary love for FREE! My after-work web surfing obsession soon turned to “Little Free Library envy,” followed by an impulsive inspiration: why don’t I stop drooling over how cute they are and do something about it! Surely, with all the talented craftspeople and artists in Estes Park, not to mention a lot of eager volunteers—including local teens—we could have several of them around town. Perhaps, eventually, we could have the most per capita of any town in the world! The Little Free Library craze started in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin. A man named Todd Bol made a small model of a one-room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother. He filled it with books and put it in his front yard—his friends and neighbors went nuts over it! So he built more and gave them away. With encouragement and assistance from a friend at the University of Wisconsin, Rick Brooks, the Little Free Library movement was launched. Their goal was to build more libraries than Andrew Carnegie: 2,510. Already they have surpassed that goal tenfold! The numbers on our Little Free Library plaques exceed 20,500! There are now Little Free Libraries all over the

world, providing much needed books in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, and Nepal. There are Little Free Libraries accessible by boat, bike, and skis. There will soon be about a dozen new originals in a beautiful Colorado mountain town! Why do people love them so much? Maybe it’s our human nature to love all things miniature—there is just something intriguing about little versions of full-size things. Perhaps it is the element of surprise—you never know what treasure you might find! For the environmentally sensible, it’s the pleasure of practicing the second of the three R’s: reuse. But the bottom line of why people love Little Free Libraries: they’re free free free! Take a book; leave a book. Or, just take a book, and enjoy! Estes Park currently has some 40 people involved, and roughly half of those are local teens, all volunteering to bring the Little Free Library movement to our community. If this project makes you smile and you want to join the effort, here is how you can be involved: 1. Offer to design, construct, paint, or decorate an original LFL 2. Become a steward who will oversee the upkeep of one library 3. Make a monetary donation toward the costs of a local LFL 4. Keep donating gently-used books and DVDs to the Library sale—volunteers will identify appropriate items for LFLs (or save books which you can place directly in your nearest LFL when it’s up and running) 5. When you see a Little Free Library, stop and admire it! Take what you find, compliments of your wonderful community! For more information, contact Katherine: kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org 5868116 ext. 833.

Dr. Dino Sawyer To Present Dinosaur Show At EPES The Estes Valley Library and Families for Estes are sponsoring two performances by acclaimed puppet master Paul Mesner of Kansas City, Missouri. The performances will be on Tuesday, February 24th, at 10:10 and 12:45 at the Estes Park Elementary School gym. Homeschooling families are welcome to attend. Paul Mesner’s Dinosaur Show digs into the past to bring the dinosaurs to life, using hand, rod, shadow and body puppets in a prehistoric tale. The play explains scientific facts of how dinosaurs became extinct and includes a few whimsical and improbable theories. In a cameo appearance, Dr. Dino Sawyer entertains with a fascinating look at what was and what might have been. Even when Paul Mesner was a small boy he was working toward creating the “Paul Mesner Puppets, Inc.” Mesner was accepted as a student to the prestigious International Institute of Puppetry in Charleville-Mezier, France, and has be-

come a fixture in the national puppet theater. He has received many grants and awards, among them the UNIMA-USA Award for Excellence in Puppetry. This award was created by Jim Henson to encourage Puppet Theater. Mesner’s versions of “Wiley and the Hairy Man,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” were the honored pieces. Each year, Mesner performs a full season in Kansas City, often collaborating with other artists in various fields such as the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Chorale. Kerry Aiken, Estes Valley Library’s youth services supervisor says, “Paul has the ability to retell tales in such hilarious, wild ways that children watch and learn with great enthusiasm. The students look forward to his performance each year. Our public library thanks Families for Estes for helping sponsor this wonderful literacy event.”

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March Movies At The Library: Money Matters The month of March offers an excellent time to relax at the Estes Valley Library and enjoy an evening or matinee film on the big screen in the Hondius Community Room. With 2015 marking the final year of the Common Cents Counts project, next month’s free series spotlights films that have a whimsical take on money or finances. The project’s consultant, Marsha Yelick, will offer insights for audience members to watch for as they view these screen classics. Here is the roster for the month of March: “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” (Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m.). One of the liveliest musicals of the 1960s, this film charts the meteoric rise of an ambitious window washer (Robert Morse), who, with the help of a simple guidebook, gets the job, gets the girl (Michele Lee), and gets the attention of the Big Boss (Rudy Vallee). “Flash of Genius” (Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.) True story of an inventor who fought for the credit his idea deserved. Starring Greg Kinnear. “If I Had a Million” (Tuesday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m.) What happens when a few people suddenly receive a check for one million dollars? The results are intriguing

and often comical, with Charles Laughton and W.C. Fields in starring roles. Complimentary snacks and refreshments are available at the films, courtesy of the Friends & Foundation of the Estes Valley Library. For more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 5868116.

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Children’s Author To Visit Estes Park Schools The Estes Valley Library, Estes Park Woman’s Club, and the Stanley Hotel will host a school visit with celebrated children’s author Margaret Peterson Haddix. Students in third through high school will have the opportunity to attend one of Haddix’s three presentations on Thursday, February 26th, at Estes Park High School auditorium. Homeschooling families and the public are also welcome to attend. The author will be presenting from 9:00-10:00 for sixth and eighth grades, 10:15-11:15 for fifth and seventh grades, and 1:152:15 for third and fourth grades. Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up on a farm near Washington Court House, Ohio. She graduated from Miami University (of Ohio) with degrees in English/journalism, English/creative writing and history. Before her first book was published, she worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana; a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis; and a community college instructor and freelance writer in Danville, Illinois. Haddix has written more than 25 critically and popularly acclaimed books for kids and teens, including "The Always War," the Shadow Children series, and The Missing series. Her books have been

honored with New York Times bestseller status, the International Reading Association's Children's Book Award; American Library Association Best Book and Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers notations; and more than a dozen state reader's choice awards. Haddix and her husband, Doug, now live in Columbus, Ohio, with their two children. Why did Haddix become a writer? She says, “As a kid, I also longed for a career that I didn’t actually believe real people got to do. The far-out, onlyin-your–dreams career I wanted was to be an author. I know I have to write a story when the story keeps me awake at night, teases at the back of my brain all day, just won’t let me go. And that’s why I became a writer.” Kerry Aiken, Youth Services Supervisor at the public library says, “There is no literary event quite as exciting an guaranteed to succeed at getting kids involved with books as connecting them with authors. There’s something so wonderful for all of us in meeting the creators of the books we love and kids feel that too. We thank the Estes Park Woman’s Club and the Stanley Hotel for helping us sponsor the author visit with Margaret Peterson Haddix.

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Brainstorming Session For Little Free Libraries

The Little Free Library project of the Estes Valley is underway. These charming structures, which resemble a giant birdhouse, are filled with books inside, forming attractive and well-kept neighborhood book exchanges. More than 20,000 Little Free Libraries are in existence around the world. Residents have another opportunity to get involved in the local planning and development of these new structures, set to unveil in 2015. The project is being led by the Estes Valley Library. A Brainstorming Session for the Little Free Libraries project will take place at the Library this Tuesday, February 24 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Several structures are already being built from scratch, while others are being assembled and decorated from kits. Attendees at Tues-

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day’s session will discuss ideas for decorating—then have the opportunity to join one of four designing teams. Those interested in volunteering—or simply learning more about the project—are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the project’s coordinator, Katherine Dumont, at (970) 586-8116 ext. 833, or email her at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Resources And Consulting Available For Small Businesses “Small Business Resources 101,” an idea-filled workshop offered by the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC), is being offered once again this Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. The free session provides an overview of the many services and tools available locally to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you own or manage a local small business—are a work-from-home entrepreneur—or you’re giving thought to starting a business—there are a myriad of well-known and not-so-well-known local resources that exist to help nurture a business, from researching the market to building a potential mailing list. Tuesday’s session is scheduled to take place in the Library’s Computer Commons, allowing for hands-on practice with several online resources. “Small Business Resources 101” will present these topics: • An overview of local resources for businesses

• How to utilize the Library’s research resources, including Reference USA and ‘A to Z Databases’ to research competitors and generate a list of potential customers • How to obtain free business consulting in Estes Park through the Larimer Small Business Development Center • How businesses can make use of the Larimer County Workforce Center • Local business associations and how they benefit sectors of our business community • Ten tips for starting a new business in the Estes Valley. Interested participants should register online at estesvalleylibrary.org (look for the February 24 date listing under the “Calendar” tab), or by calling (970) 5868116. This event is part of the Library’s ongoing “Buck $tarts Here” services to help support the needs of small business owners and jobseekers.

Bethany Lorenz Named To Dean’s List At Hollins University Bethany Lorenz, a senior studio art major at Hollins University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester. To attain this distinction, students must earn at least a 3.5 average on a 4.0 grading scale. Bethany is a graduate of Estes Park High School and the daughter of Peggy and Mark Lorenz of Estes Park. Congratulations Bethany!

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Sandra Wong And The Thyme Quartet At Next Music Festival Concert Prepare to be amazed on March 1. Prodigy pianist Jerry Chen will take your breath away. A true prodigy with multiple awards, and only 16 years old, Jerry has performed in Russia, Mongolia, China and Argentina. The Music Festival is truly honored to have Jerry perform for our audience. Hear him on YouTube for a sampling of his exceptional talent. A special thank you to Peterbark Productions in assisting with programing, our Winter Series Sponsors, Ron and Vivian Gordon, The Community Thrift Shop, our weekly sponsors and the Stanley Hotel. For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates Come explore and immerse yourself in all worries behind and come play with the Sandra Wong and the Thyme quartet. of our concerts and upcoming events, the musical worlds of Latin America please send an e mail to estesparkmuthrough the lens of jazz, traditional folk The concert takes place this Sunday, sicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facemusic, Latin and original compositions. Feb. 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor Four kindred musicians come together in Ball Room, Main Building, Stanley Hotel. book for photos and events. Subscription packages are available at the door on the dynamic combinations of Admission is just $10.00 at the door or nyckelharpa/fiddle, bass, piano and persave by subscription and pay just $80.00 day of the concert or Hobert Office Services, 1140 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO. cussion to explore music from all corners for a block of ten tickets of your concert of the globe, including their own compo- choice of the Winter Series with no expi- The Stanley Hotel is pleased to offer a 20% discount on the day of the concert sitions. The quartet creates a musical ration date. Children and students are playground for everyone to explore, admitted free. This concert is sponsored for dining in the Cascade Restaurant. Additional parking is available behind the stretch and grow in a joyful space. Leave by Ed and Marge Getchell. hotel main building.

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Calling All Fiber Artists For Juried Show

3rd Annual FACE of Fiber in the Rockies Entry Invitation Colorado fiber artists are invited to enter the show. All fiber media is welcome, including (but not limited to) apparel, weaving, spinning, quilting, basketry, felting, knitting, tatting, lace, dolls, needlepoint, crocheting, papermaking, handspun fiber, crocheting, accessories, and beading (no strung beads). Categories are: Estes Valley residents-non-juried, Juniors-18 years or younger, and Colorado residents-juried. Prizes awarded in all three categories. The exhibition will be held at the Park Village Playhouse in Estes Park, CO on June 12, 13, 14, 2015. A special section of the show will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. Entry deadline is April 1, 2015. For further details, visit the website at www. fiberartsep.com.

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Class 3A Region Invitational-Five Bobcats Place In Regional Tourney By: Coach Kevin Ash

The wrestling season came to an end for many on Saturday at the 13-team regional tournament in Eaton. Five Estes Park Bobcats found themselves on the award stand. Individual results from Saturday include: 120 lb. Freshman Hunter Kitchen (1515) finished with a record of 3-2 and a 4th Place finish. 126 lb. Freshman Marshall Phares (09) finished with an 0-2 record and did not place. 132 lb. Senior Logan Ash (37-6) finished with a 3-3 record that resulted in 4th Place in the weight class. 138 lb. Senior James Steadman (33-16) finished with a 2-3 record and grabbed a 6th Place finish.

145 lb. Freshman Bradley Jensen (416) finished with an 0-2 record and did not place. 152 lb. Sophomore Eric Todd (28-16) finished with a 2-2 record and did not place. 160 lb. Sophomore Jacob Louk (3-24) finished with an 0-2 record and did not place. 182 lb. Senior Dillon Rodgers (19-22) finished with a 2-2 record and a 5th Place finish. 220 lb. Senior Marshall Dean (21-26) finished with a 2-2 record that resulted in 4th Place in the weight class. Two Bobcat wrestlers qualified for the State Tournament (2/19-2/21) at the Pepsi Center. Hunter Kitchen at 120 lbs. and Marshall Dean at 220 lbs. Hunter Kitchen

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EVRPD Teen Adventure Series Trips Estes Valley, Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District, Broomfield, and Northglenn have teamed up together to offer this fabulous teen adventure series for all Middle School & High School teens. This is an opportunity to explore new and exciting places outside of Estes, make new friends in the Denver-Metro area, and have loads of fun on these exciting adventures. All trips leave and return to the Estes Valley Youth Center. Registration must be done at the EVRPD Admin Office located at 690 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517. Must have a minimum of 8 passengers for the trip to go. Must register by deadline listed. Estes Park: Snow shelter building & snowshoeing/Stanley Hotel Tour Saturday March 14th 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fee: $36 Join us as we take a day trip up to Estes Park. We will begin our day with a ranger led snowshoe hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and learn how to build a snow shelter and survive in the winter! Pack a hearty lunch as we will eat on the trail. After lunch we will head to the Stanley Hotel for an out of this world "Haunted Tour!" Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 4. Blitz Paintball Sat. April 11 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fee $60 We will go to Blitz Paint Ball for a funfilled day of paintball and lunch. Price includes 500 paintballs, rental equipment, and roll play games. All gear, equipment, supplies and lunch is included! Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 1 Rafting-June 25-Fee $85 Head out with Clear Creek Rafting Company and enjoy a 1/3 day trip as you ride the waves in the Wild Wild West. Float past a historic waterwheel, drop over Castle Falls, paddle through Mountain Lion, then hold on tight for Mr. Twister. It's the perfect introduction to whitewater! Participants need to wear swimsuit attire and appropriate footwear. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10. Horseback Riding & fishing-Monday,

July 13-9:00 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:00 p.m. Fee $60 Spend a day getting away. Come join us for fishing and horseback riding! Start the day out with a fun trail ride near the foothills then unwind catching dinner. All fishing equipment provided. Be sure to wear long pants and closed toed shoes for horseback riding. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 1. Youth Center & Teen Night Schedule The Youth Center is open Monday-Friday from 3:00- 6:00 p.m. during the school year and closed on school closures. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a pool table, the Music Center (keyboards, guitars, drums), Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi Music Player, Xbox, Xbox 360, Kinect, foosball, large screen T.V., computers, board games, arts and craft materials, school supplies, couches, vending machines, popcorn machine, sports equipment, a kitchen, and bathrooms. Friday, February 20: Teen Night, 8:3010:30 p.m. Bring your friends and pick a Netflix movie on our new 65â&#x20AC;? SmartTV, play pool, have a dance party and more! TobacNO Youth Coalition TobacNO is available to all 8th-12th graders. YAC meets once a month and dinner is provided. Projects include Tobacco Free Larimer County and other community and after school events that are created by the students, for the students. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 6-7:30 p.m. at The Youth Center. Kick Butts Day Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Fight against tobacco and raise awareness about tobacco problems and encourage peers to be tobacco-free! Kick Butts Day s is a day of activism that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco at more than 1,000 events planned by independent organizers across the US and around the world! To learn more about TobacNO Youth Coalition, stop by the Youth Center to learn more or contact Cheryl Sarnwick; Recreation Supervisor, at 586-8191 ext. 3 or Cheryl@evrpd.com.

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Register Now For Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Music Programs Applications are being accepted online through March 15 or until filled. At Rocky Ridge, music enthusiasts draw inspiration from the grandeur of our natural setting, the artistry of our faculty, and our vibrant and nurturing learning community. Participants stay on campus at the historic site of the Hewes-Kirkwood Inn. Summer programs specialize in piano, voice, composition, and all orchestral instruments (strings, winds), and even American folk and bluegrass instruments for our new American Roots Music Program. A variety of music-intensive summer programs are offered for ages 10 and up, including several programs just for adults. 2015 Program Dates Junior Music Camp (ages 10-15) Session 1: June 9 - 21

Session 2: July 28 - Aug 9 Young Artist Program (ages 15-24) June 23 - July 26 Adult Piano Seminar (ages 18 and up) Session 1: May 30 - June 3 Session 2: June 3 - June 7 Early Music Academy (ages 18 and up) Aug 19 - 23 Chamber Music Workshop (ages 18 and up) Aug 17 - 21 Chamberre in the Rockies (ages 18 and up) Aug 12 - 16 American Roots Music Program (ages 18 and up) Sept 4 - 7 Get details and apply online at rockyridge.org. Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park, Colorado, 970-586-4031, RRMC@RockyRidge.org. rockyridge.org/

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A Great Rails In The Rockies Event Dear Editor, Once again, the trains arrived in Estes Park! Rails in the Rockies 18th annual event, recently named the best model railroad show in Colorado, made a successful weekend once again. This “more than a model railroad show” continues to delight audiences from 2-92. Thank you to all the merchants in town, the Estes Park Visitor Center, Estes Park News and the Trail Gazette for covering our event and encouraging visitors and locals alike to attend. They come from here in Estes and all

along the Front Range and even out of state to enjoy a weekend in Estes Park, the National Park and delight in our show. The Estes Valley Model Railroaders are proud to continue to bring history, art, craftsmanship, youth activities and entertainment to the community in the middle of February always on President’s Day weekend. For all those who helped…..thank you so much! Laura Trump Estes Valley Model Railroaders Rails in the Rockies 2015

Living Stations Of The Cross The High School Youth Group of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 920 Big Thompson Avenue will be presenting the Living Stations on Friday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. This is a prayerful and moving rendition of Christ’s passion and death portrayed annually by the high school youth. The journey is seen through the eyes of

Souper Bowl- 4th Annual Celebrity And Restaurant Cook-Off This Sunday! The 4th Annual Souper Bowl will be held this Sunday Feb. 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Tickets will be $10 for Adults, $5 for Children 3 to 12, and family $30. Join your friends and neighbors for a delicious soup Cook-Off at Estes Park's own SouperBowl! This wonderful community event will encourage you to sample ten different soups, some homemade chef classics and some restaurant chef specialties and then have a big bowl of your favorite. Vote for the best soup or soups and we’ll declare an Individual Winner and a Restaurant Winner! Beverages, crackers, and breads will be included in the ticket, plus a Bake Sale with

homemade desserts for sale. Local Celebrity Chefs: Mayor Bill and Sue Pinkham Bo and Lauri Winslow (2013 & 2014 Champion) Local Restaurant Chefs: Twin Owls Steakhouse Ed’s Cantina & Grill (2014 Champion) Zolo’s Grill (of Boulder) Mountain Home Cafe Notchtop Bakery and Café Villa Tatra (of Pinewood Springs) Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery Dunraven Inn This event is a fundraiser for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool for Tuition Assistance Program.

Christ, his mother and mankind. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There is no charge for the event. A free will offering will be taken up to help with expenses for the youth mission trip. For more information contact the church office at 586-8111.

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HOUSEKEEPER

Experience Preferred 30–40 hours per week Year Round Fluent English a must No Phone Calls! Apply in Person

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department:

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are guaranteed through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor. Fridays and Saturdays are required. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

SEASONAL PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKER Opening Date: Feb 20, 2015

Closing Date: March 06, 2015

Normal Working Hours: Generally 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. or 7 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., depending upon daily work schedule. Some weekend and holiday work may be required. Position Summary: Under supervision of the Parks & Trails Maintenance Manager, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a non-exempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s Parks Department. Duties include general maintenance work on parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, construction, custodial, and repair activities involving parks and recreation buildings, grounds, and equipment. Pay Range: $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Limited recreation program benefits are included. Interested applicants must complete an EVRPD application (available at EVRPD’s Administration Office, 690 Big Thompson Avenue in Estes Park or at www.evrpd.com). Send application to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Attention Herb Loveall 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 For more information, contact Herb Loveall at 765-299-1805 or herb@evrpd.com

Office Support Position BioLynceus is seeking a PT office support team member. Position requires experience with administrative support in a business environment. Applicants must be proficient in receptionist skills, customer service, office equipment and software. Position requires outgoing, friendly communication, phone skills, strong organizational skills, and problem solving abilities. $10-12 per hour Send resumes to careers@biolynceus.com

ESTES VALLEY WATERSHED COALITION Watershed Coordinator Estes Park, Colorado

The Watershed Coordinator will lead disaster-related restoration efforts in Estes Valley while seeking to address all issues attendant to that watershed including flood resiliency, ecological health, water quality, wildlife habitat and riparian stability. Primary Duties: • Project Management • Coordinate Board activities • Community Outreach and Education • Staff Management, Oversight and Organizational Sustainability • Grant-writing

Required Qualifications • Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Watershed Science, planning or related resource management field plus a minimum of 2 years professional experience. • Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, organizational effectiveness, community outreach, consensus building and program management. • Strong skills in procuring and managing grants from private, corporate and government sources. To Apply: Please visit website for complete job description and application instructions. www.mysnyder.com

Is looking for Front Desk Staff

Seeking an out going, positive person to answer phones, check in guests and provide positive guest rela tions. Drop off resume and references at 481 W. Elkhorn Ave. Call Loretta at 970-480-2955

Home Care

Come and join an organization living the wonderful mission of helping seniors age independently at home through support and healthcare services provided by InnovAge’s valued employees. InnovAge Homecare North In Estes Park is currently seeking HOME CARE PERSONAL CARE WORKERS & CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS. Full Time and PRN. All Shifts. Positions available.

PRN RN position also available.

Ideal applicants will have at least a year experience working with the elderly in some capacity.

Apply online at www.myinnovage.org Or call for more information (970) 586-3118

JOIN OUR TEAM! The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Police Officer I Police Depart. $1,810 - $2,172 per pay period Close Date: February 19, 2015

Human Resource Manager Administrative Services Dept. $1,940 - $2,813 per pay period Close Date: February 24, 2015

Facilities Manager Public Works Dept. $2,316 - $3,358 per pay period Close Date: March 2, 2015

PARKS/TRAILS MAINTENANCE MANAGER Opening Date: February 4, 2015

Closing Date: March 1, 2015 or until filled

The Parks/Trails Maintenance Manager position requires a minimum of three years’ experience in sports fields and parks maintenance, trails maintenance, or a related field with a minimum of three years’ experience in supervising outdoor maintenance teams. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in parks management, landscape architecture, recreation, natural resources, environmental science or similar field or a combination of experience and education required to perform the job effectively. The selected applicant must have a valid driver’s license. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or the ability to obtain these within 6 months upon hire is necessary. A pesticide applicator license, CPSI and/or CPRP certification, and related licenses or certifications are preferred. Pay Range: $40,277 - $54,490 annually DOE; DOQ Benefits: 457 tax-deferred retirement plan, excellent health, dental, vision and life benefits, other benefits included Normal Working Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM (weekdays); 6 AM to 2:30 PM during peak summer hours with occasional evening and weekend hours Applications and a job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com. Submit an employment application and resume on or before the closing date to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Skyler Rorabaugh; 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application and resume to skyler@evrpd.com EEO/AA/ADA

Looking for full time or part time kitchen staff. Please apply in person at 1675 State Highway 66.

Parks Maintenance Worker I/II Public Works Dept./Parks Division I: $15.64 - $21.12 per hour II: $17.20 - $23.23 per hour Close Date: February 24, 2015

Transportation Advisory Board Volunteer Member (3) Close Date: February 23, 2015 (Committee Application required)

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help. Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Part time now; full time in the spring. Call Tim at Bestway-Painting 970-518-4001.

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

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Become part of a quality oriented team at Estes Park Medical Center. Prospect Park Living Center CNA – Full Time RN– Full Time and PRN Unit Coordinator – Full Time Med/Surg CNA – Full Time RN - PRN

Physical Therapy Physical Therapist – PRN Environmental Services Housekeeper – Part Time

Laboratory Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician – Full Time Dietary Department Registered Dietician – PRN Dietary Aide - PRN

Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at epmedcenter.com and fill out an application. EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer

Guest Services/Front Desk Position Available Year round/Full Time And Year round/Part Time Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking friendly, detail oriented employees to join our team. Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Reservations Department.

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for dependable, motivated, detail-oriented individuals with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills and who are able to work in a fastpaced office environment. Front Desk experience preferred.

The Estes Park Housing Authority is currently taking applications for its Housing Operations Manager Operations and Management of the EPHA programs including Section 8 and Rentals. General office practices & computer skills needed. Excellent communication and customer service skills necessary. Section 8 program and property management experience very helpful. Salary range approximately $40,000-$54,900. Excellent benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision and PERA. Applications and job description available at the EPHA office or on our website www.esteshousing.org 500 Big Thompson Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 Or call 970-577-3730 for additional information Position open until filled.

The Estes Park Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park) is now hiring Motor Vehicle Operators (Custodial) for the 2015 summer season. This is a 40 hour a week position which starts at $15.51 per hour and runs from May through September. The open period to apply for this position is February 2nd to February 15th 2015. You must apply at WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. Applications sent to Rocky Mountain National Park will not be accepted.

Employment

Year Round Assistant Baker Buildings Maintenance Technician Center Services & Support Office Manager Food Service Storeroom Supervisor General Maintenance – Eve shift Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Please view the full list at ymcarockies.org/work Job descriptions & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

Full Time Position with The Estes Park Housing Authority

Accepting Applications For: EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH COOK Full Time, year round. 40 hrs per week guaranteed.

Apply in person at: 1350 Fall River Road

General Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper

Maintenance experience needed.

Housekeeping Daytime hours

Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

NOW HIRING

Now Accepting Applications For • Restaurant Server • Restaurant Busser • On call conference services staff

• Wait staff • Host Staff •Restaurant Manager

Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

Summer Staff Openings

Music-loving camp nurses (2), kitchen staff (4), office asst., and more. Open until filled. See full descriptions and application instructions at

101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 30-Sep 26 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Fairgrounds Maintenance Fairgrounds Clerical Visitor Services Community Service Officer Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions open until filled

Now Hiring For Training

Waitstaff Staff & Hostess Staff.

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center in Allenspark is seeking part-time year round housekeeping staff, kitchen staff and a front desk host. Hours vary based on the season. Valid CO driver's license and background check required. Apply online at www.highlandscamp.org or email your resume to info@highlandscamp.org. For more information contact Brad at 303-747-2888.

~ JOIN OUR TEAM ~ Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For:

rockyridge.org/about/about.php#tabs-5 or email RRMC@RockyRidge.org

Spring & Summer help, Possible year-round positions for

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Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm)

Looking for honest, reliable, hard working

Housekeepers

Experienced preferred. 30-40 hours per week,nights, weekends, holidays required. Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation a must. Please apply in person with resume at 1400 David Dr.

▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ADULT SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Brighten the lives of older adults in your community. Provide non-medical home care services to our greatest generation! *No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts* Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call Amalia Ornelas for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com Build Trust, Take the Lead and Share your Heart

Housekeeper Needed Year round â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking experienced housekeeper to join our team. Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

40 Hours / week DATE POSTED: February 4, 2015 SALARY: $40 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 46,000 annually + generous vacation and medical benefits

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Send cover letter, resume and application form to: Claudine Perrault, PO Box 1687, Estes Park, CO 80517, or cperrault@estesvalleylibrary.org. Full job description and application form can be found at www.estesvalleylibrary.org. CLOSING DATE: 9 pm, Tuesday, February 24.

WHAT YOU DO: You are the planning prodigy for enriching adult library programs and services in the Estes Valley. You regularly develop written communications with warmth and accuracy to promote library resources to all the community.

WHO YOU ARE: You are a caring listener with a passion for serving people. You enjoy creativity while building connections and partnerships in the community. You work well independently while also exceling in a multi-tasking and detail-oriented team environment. You are attentive to deadlines and can work a flexible schedule to staff some weekend and evening programs. Finalist candidates will be invited to provide samples of marketing materials they have previously written. HOW YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LL SPEND YOUR TIME: 35% - development of frequent marketing materials; 25% planning and delivery of library programs; 15% administrative-level team leadership; 15% - library-wide communications and public relations, and 10% corresponding and meeting with community members. QUALIFICATIONS: Higher education degree, or 2 years of related experience or training; Outstanding organizational and customer-service skills; Expert ability to communicate in writing; Proven attention to detail and follow-through; Solid basic computing skills; Fluent written and spoken English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; Marketing background is a plus. The Estes Valley Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.

Restaurant (American Cuisine) is seeking professional and experienced line cooks. Full-time and part-time are available. Call 303-264-9803.

Teller/Customer Service

â&#x20AC;˘ COME JOIN THE BEST TEAM! â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Full-time â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Prior cash handling / banking experience preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Customer service and detail oriented â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, 401(k) and Paid Time Off Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC The Way Banking Should Be

Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time and PRN We have openings in our Med/Surg Department and Prospect Park Living Center for Certified Nurse Assistants Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate? EPMC would like to help you get that start; Estes Park Medical Center will pay for Certified Nursing Assistant Training and provide full time positions upon successful completion of CNA course for the right motivated persons. Working as a certified nursing assistant is the start to a rewarding career of caring for patients and working alongside a great team of healthcare professionals. Apply at epmedcenter.com or send cover letter and resume to HR@EPMC.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Local pest control company is looking for a professional, customer-focused individual to service and grow an existing route This includes servicing local commercial and residential accounts in the Estes Park area.The individual must live in Estes Park to be considered The ideal person will work well with minimal supervision, and has prior experience in sales and service. The individual does not need to have prior pest control experience, but it is beneficial. Performance-based compensation package provided. We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Professional, clean-cut appearance Ability to pass drug screening and physical assessment Clean background and MVR Please submit all resumes and inquiries to kevin@enviropest.com

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Kenmore washer and gas dryer Large capacity 970-577-9160 New wool area rug 9 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 8 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 970-577-9160

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Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits. Cynthia Soguero, RN The â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOOT CARE NURSEâ&#x20AC;? 970-443-8494

Personal Care Provider available in your home. Errands, meal prep, light house work. Personal attention and care on a flexible schedule. Competitive rates. (970) 481-4076

Clean energy-efficient 1br. Marys Lake area. NS/NP 970-586-6487

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2 BD 1 BA + GARAGE single level ranch, W/D inc, radiant gas heat, low HOA fees! Vac rentals allowed, close to Lake Estes, 452 Stanley Ave $175,000 970-599-6080

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

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Space available in Range Realty Bldg. on Elkhorn Ave. 700 sq. ft. $900/mo. Ample parking, 1 yr. lease. Call Annie 970-586-2345

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

SALES Estate Sales Need to have a sale, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $$. 35 yrs. exp., Local, References 970-215-5548

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BECK Architects Architecture, Planning, Interiors Thomas W. Beck, A.I.A. 170 S. St Vrain Estes Park, CO 80517-0057

970-586-3913 thomas@twbeckarchitects.com

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Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-577-1316.

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For info: 303-747-2415.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church. 880 MacGregor Avenue.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome. Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night

except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Alanon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2424.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting. 701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting. Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around Starts In March Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout The Village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants! Participating Restaurants are: Smokin Dave’s BBQ, Sweet Basilico, You Need

Pie! Diner, El Mex Kal, Café de Pho Thai, The Grubsteak, Ed’s Cantina, Antonio’s New York Pizza, Claire’s on the Park, Cheesy Lee’s Pizza, Estes Park Brewery, The Big Horn, Pepper’s Mexican Grill, and The Wild Rose. Check out this website for more information! www.estesparkdinearound.blogspot.co m For information on participating as a restaurant, or for general questions, contact val@youneedpie.com.

Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide now through April 14th, Estes Valley Public Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.

Single? Wanna Mingle? Single wanna mingle? We meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Check out Facebook at SinglesMingleinEstesPark or www.facebook.com/SinglesMingleinEstesPark or seebee62@gmail.com.

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at desirable Fairway Club. Renovated 3 bed, 3 bath duplex with 2654 sq. ft. of living space and two-car garage. Featuring new hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded lighting and bath fixtures. Lower level includes family room, large bedroom, bath and storage space. Enjoy the covered deck watching the magnificent views and wildlife.

Beautiful mountain home with views to die for in one of the most desirable areas of Estes Park. Offering 3BR, 2.5BA and resting on 3.15 acres bordering Roosevelt National Forest.This custom 3814 SF Westover built home is one of a kind with all the extras: floor to ceiling windows and stone FP, open floor plan, luxury master suite and so much more…

Main floor unit provides one level living with quiet private patio. Condo features master bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, kitchen with all appliances, separate dining room, linen closet, & your own washer & dryer. Located away from the road provides a quiet outdoor living space. Close to town, RMNP, bike path & endless hiking, enjoy Estes Park with this easy-to-own condo.

Pure silence and pristine views at this 80-acre wilderness playground... Stream, aspen groves, massive rock formations & grassy meadows welcome you, while the historic 1920s cabin and NEW Carriage House apartment comfort you. Abundant wildlife - turkey, hawk, elk, deer and more. HUGE garage & 8-stall barn with corrals & pastures, ready for all your adventures.

Just $139,000! 1155 S. Saint Vrain Avenue Unit 3-3

$1,350,000 5240 County Road 59

$759,000 1720 Moss Rock Drive

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Enjoy this cozy 2 bedroom 1 bath cabin just outside Rocky Mountain National Park with 720 SF of living area. Perfect for year round living or as an investment rental by the week.The 8’ X 20’ deck on the front of this cabin gives you the outdoor living that everyone wants.This cabin is in great shape and move in ready.

The perfect mountain getaway cabin in the Rocky Mountains. Charming space with a bedroom, living area and open kitchen concept. Many new upgrades including floors, kitchen and a beautiful stone fireplace. Large deck to enjoy the views!

1200 sq ft. Commercial building (1/3 ac) and adjacent lot (1/4 ac). Ideal location- easy access off Hwy 7, plenty of parking, and great views of Lumpy Ridge. Development plan approved by Town of Estes Park for the lot. Lot can be purchased separately. Great place for offices, art/woodworking studio, medical/natural health, or micro-brewery. Building has year lease in place.

Full log home on wooded lot with 4500sf of living space & mountain views. Features open floor plan, greatroom w/moss rock fireplace, main floor master suite, kitchen with stainless appliances & walk out lower level. A wrap around deck beckons you to dine or relax in the hot tub after a day of hiking in nearby RMNP. Enjoy the wildlife, peaceful setting and convenience of being close to town & amenities.

$325,000 537 S. Saint Vrain Avenue

$785,000 951 Woodland Court

$159,000 325 Waltonia Road

$144,900 755 Elm Road #2

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One of a kind floor plan, end unit at Ranch Meadows. 1632 SF w/ spacious open design, warm tones and quality upgrades. 3BR/3BA large island kitchen w/ stainless appliances, open DR and GR with cathedral ceilings. River rock F/P, large deck w/ Lumpy Ridge views.This one is not to be missed! Come see your new vacation or year round mountain condohome today.

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Sunny open floor plan features huge main living area, kitchen with lots of storage and main level Master Suite & laundry. Downstairs are guest rooms and 2 huge storage rooms that could be finished.Take in views of Twin Sisters, Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak from 1 of 2 expansive decks. New carpet, roof, paint. 2-car garage. Close to town, RMNP & endless hiking, making it ideal for everyday living.

This fixed week 52, RARE 2 BR unit at the Historic Crags Lodge sleeps 6 with the sleeper sofa. Overlooking beautiful Estes Park, Lumpy Ridge, and walking distance from town, this unit offers charm, comfort and convenience. Set your holiday tradition now!

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Lots of house for $349,500. 731 Sanborn Drive

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Expand Your Idea of “Log Cabin”…

Your Castle in Estes Let your cares drift away as you revel in the views from this luxurious mountain home in Estes Park, CO. Complete with chef’s kitchen, 2 master suites, +3 bedrooms, 4 baths, game room, media area, 5 car garage and so much more. It’s time to get away and this is the place… $889,000 2500 Grey Fox Drive

$1,700 300 E. Riverside Drive #208

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Welcome to Ranch Meadows You can't beat the location or the views of Longs Peak. Open floor plan with kitchen (all new appliances) living and dining area and a gas fireplace. Main level master suite with two additional bedrooms and an open loft upstairs, plus a two-car garage all for $270,000. 1519 Raven Circle D

Peaceful Neighborhood With Views Beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom plus loft, 3-bath condominium home with nice finishes and attached garage. Price does not include a $56,500 soft second mortgage. Down-payment assistance also available! Yes, you CAN own a quality, affordable home in Estes Park within a peaceful neighborhood with views. Welcome to your new home!

Sophisticated Loft

Impeccable Beauty

Sophisticated loft in the heart of Estes Park. Beautiful 1 bed, 1 bath loft boasting high end finishes like hardwood floors, high ceilings, open floor plan, granite counter tops, huge walk-in shower and washer/dryer. Enjoy the best of Estes hiking, shopping and dining, then relax on your balcony overlooking Elkhorn Ave.

Wisconsin pine log 5251 sqft home with hickory flooring on 35 acres of exquisite SW mountain views, backing up to National Forest. Detached 2 car garage, pole barn. Excellent condition, just 5 miles outside of Estes on Hwy 36. Full unfinished basement, covered decking. Listing agent to accompany all showings.

$229,000 111 Wiest Drive C-2

$188,500 882 Crabapple Lane

Christian Collinet, Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Janine Dawley, Assistant to Christian Collinet Mindy Van Nest Office Coordinator Diane Visintainer Administrative Assistant Brad Barnett, Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780

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