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It’s that time of year, the bull elk are dropping their antlers and already growing a new set for this year’s elk rut. This guy is a bit lopsided.

Photos courtesy Rebecca L. Urquhart

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Have You Joined The Conversation On The Downtown Estes Loop?

Hopefully many of you were able to attend the most recent public meeting on the Downtown Estes Loop March 25. For those who couldn’t attend, the materials and a comment form are available at downtownestesloop.com. We hope to hear from you at this important stage of the project. This seems like an appropriate time to provide an update on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process from the Town’s perspective. The alternatives analysis is complete, and one alternative will advance through the Environmental Analysis before it could be constructed. It will be compared to the No Action alternative, per NEPA requirements.

Based on the results of the NEPA alternative screening process, the Town understands that Alternative 1 -- the oneway couplet -- is the only project alternative that can be pursued by the current Federal Lands Access Program grant funding (FLAP). Several alternatives were evaluated based on public input, and while another alternative may be possible, the Town would need confirmation that the current funding can be used toward another alternative, and the community would need to fill the funding gap that would remain. The one-way couplet turned out to be the only option within current funding that adequately met the objective of the project: to reduce traffic congestion and to improve access to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Based on the Town's initial public outreach in 2013 that led to the FLAP grant application, the Town still officially sup-

ports the one-way couplet. Through the federal government's required NEPA process, we were receptive to other alternatives with potential to meet the objectives of FLAP. However, the lack of funding makes anything other than Alternative 1 a great challenge at this time. At this point in the process, the Town expects to have the option to pursue the one-way couplet after the NEPA Environmental Analysis is completed, or, take no action.

As with any project, there are pros and cons. I think it’s important to point those out as you’re considering the options and providing your input.

A few important benefits of pursuing the one-way couplet include: • Improved traffic operations in the core of downtown Estes Park.

• As part of the project scope, three undersized bridges would also be replaced.

These bridge replacements are necessary before remapping of the floodplain by FEMA in order to reduce the number of private properties that would otherwise be included in the new floodplain. There is currently no other secured source of funding for replacing these bridges, roughly estimated to cost $5 million.

• Improved intersection at Crags Drive/ Moraine Avenue.

• Reduced number of vehicles and the associated noise and exhaust in the core downtown pedestrian areas.

• Improved pedestrian safety.

• In the future, the potential remains for the one-way couplet to be modified to suit the needs of the community. The Town could evaluate the feasibility of

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With the warm weather we’ve been experiencing, the bears have begun to come out of hibernation in the Estes Valley.

Black bears enter their dens in October and November and hibernation typically lasts 3-5 months. They spend their time in hollowed-out dens in tree cavities, under logs or rocks, caves or culverts.

If the winter is mild enough, bears may wake up and forage for food. Females give birth in February and nurture their cubs until the snow melts. When temperatures warm up and food is available, bears emerge from their dens. Male bears emerge first, usually from early to midMarch, followed by solitary females and

the last to emerge are females with newborn cubs from mid April through early May. After emerging from their winter dens in spring, they wander through their territory for about two weeks until their metabolism accustoms itself to activity. Bears remain lethargic and slowmoving at first, eating mainly aspen and willow catkins, sprouting grass and tree buds or leaves.

It’s time now to bring in your birdfeeders and make sure to only take your trash out right before pick-up. We want to make sure that the bears don’t get dependent on humans for their food sources.

building the one-way couplet with larger, four-lane bridges in order to allow an easier upgrade to a four-lane roadway in the future.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the one-way couplet is not best for the community and the Town chooses the no build option, the community will still benefit from the NEPA process's public input and alternative analysis. The Town is currently pursuing grant funds in hopes of creating a downtown master plan. Study information and community input from the NEPA process could help to shape this plan as well as future transportation projects in Estes Park.

Visit the project website by April 8 at www.downtownestesloop.com to review the alternative screening information and provide your feedback. Email the project team at info@downtownestesloop.com or call the hotline at 970-480-7045. The Town Board will be considering public input into this process, likely at its April 14 meeting as we discuss how to move ahead. Town Board meeting information is available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

Whichever option you think is best, we need to hear from you. We all want what’s best for Estes Park – even if our perspectives differ. The Town of Estes Park continues to be excited about this project and we look forward to working with our partners to move forward with these important transportation improvements that will benefit the Town and improve access to Rocky Mountain National Park, ultimately improving the guest experience to those coming to the special place in the Colorado Rockies.

Mayor To Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat April 1 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, April 1 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701.

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Apply By April 17 For Larimer County Boards & Commissions Openings The deadline is Friday April 17th to apply for an opening on one of 21 Larimer County Boards and Commissions. New members will begin terms in July. Citizens can apply online at www.larimer.org/boards, or pick up an application at a County office; contact Michelle Bird in the Larimer County Commissioners’ Office at 498-7015, mbird@larimer.org for more details. A Q&A section addressing questions about serving on a County Board is online at www.larimer.org/boards. These Boards have current openings: Board of Adjustment Board of Appeals Board of Health Citizens Review Panel Community Corrections Advisory Board Environmental & Science Advisory Board Estes Valley Board of Adjustment (must live within the Estes Valley Development Area) Estes Valley Planning Commission (must

live within the Estes Valley Development Area) Extension Advisory Committee Juvenile Community Review Board Land Stewardship Advisory Board LaPorte Area Planning Advisory Committee Larimer County Interagency Oversight Group Office on Aging Advisory Council Open Lands Advisory Board Parks Advisory Board Planning Commission Red Feather Lakes Planning Advisory Committee Rural Land Use Board Weld/Larimer Revolving Fund Workforce Investment Board If you would like to receive an email notification any time there is an opening on a Board or Commission please go to: www.larimer.org/subscriptions.cfm, and sign up.

4th Annual Estes Park Job Fair Businesses Are Hiring!

If you are looking for employment in Estes Park, you will want to attend the 4th Annual Estes Park Job Fair which will be held at The Rocky Mountain Park Inn on April 1st from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This will be a big event where employers will be present and actively recruiting seasonal and long term employees. Attending employers represent a wide variety of industries and job opportunities including: hospitality, food service, banquet help, housekeeping, management, healthcare (CNA, LPN, RN), landscaping, skilled trades (electricians, carpenters, concrete work), maintenance, security and much more. This is a FREE event and does not require pre-registration for job-seekers.

The following Estes Park employers are seeking new employees at the Job Fair: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn CLP Resources Earthwood Galleries Estes Park Medical Center Estes Valley Recreation & Park District Ev. Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyEstes Park Village Harmony Foundation High Peak Camp and Retreat Home Instead Senior Care InnovAge Joan Sapp Landscape Labor Ready

Moon Kats Tea Shoppe Open Air Adventure Park Peppers Mexican Grill Ride-A-Kart Rocky Mountain Park Inn Rocky Mountain Resorts RTB Subway, LLC Safeway The Estes Park Resort The Stanley Hotel Town of Estes Park TrendZ at the Park Trout Haven YMCA of the Rockies If you are a job-seeker, come prepared to meet prospective employers, fill out applications, interview, and hopefully land a new job. It is highly recommended that job-seekers bring resumes to present to prospective employers. If you are a job-seeker that needs to update your current resume, or wants to create a new resume from scratch, consider making an appointment with our local Larimer County Employment Specialist, Kelly Murray, by calling (970) 577-2152 or kmurray@larimer.org.

If you are an employer and would like to register to participate in the Job Fair, contact Kelly Murray with the Larimer County Workforce Center, at (970)5772152 or kmurray@larimer.org.

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

On March 13 at 10:23 p.m. police stopped a 23 year old Boulder, CO female driver at 300 S. St. Vrain for weaving. Upon further investigation, police found the driver under the influence of alcohol with a .149 BrAC. She was charged with DUI, DUI per se and failure to drive in a single lane and later released to a responsible person.

On March 16 at 9:19 a.m. police responded to a call at 1640 Big Thompson Ave. and upon contact, charged a 30 year old male from Loveland, CO with possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued a summons and later released.

On March 21 at 4:14 p.m. police were called to 381 S. St. Vrain Ave. on a report of a restraining order violation. Upon arrival, police took a 23 year old male from Estes Park into custody and transported him to Larimer County Detention Center.

The victim was a 21 year old female. www.estes.org/pd

KREV To Broadcast Special Interviews Of World Renowned Mountain Climbers

Paul Saunders interviewing Tommy Caldwell at KREV studio. Courtesy photo

KREV 104.7 FM in Estes Park will broadcast a special hour of interviews of world renowned mountain climbers on Friday at 9:00 a.m. and the last Friday of each month through August. Jan Robertson, author and mountain climber of Longs Peak, Mike Caldwell, mountain guide of Longs Peak and father of Tommy Caldwell. Tommy Caldwell who climbed the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park this last January

and Dr. James Detterline with the world record of number of ascents of Longs Peak will give brief histories of their climbing experience. The four that KREV interviewed and will broadcast are a few of the speakers that will join others for the Longs Peak Reunion August 21st through August 24th at various venues in Estes Park. The broadcast will also be simulcast streamed on the Internet at www.krevlp.org.

Weekly Report Of Estes Valley Fire Protection District 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.

March 16 At 9:11 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1065 Lexington Lane for a CO detector malfunction.

March 17 At 4:26 p.m. the EVFPD responded to a possible abandoned campfire on Forest Service Road 117.

At 9:37 p.m. an EVFPD officer responded to 2231 Larkspur Avenue to assist the homeowner with a smoke detector problem.

March 19 At 7:44 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

March 20 At 8:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

March 21 At 5:04 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the 1700 block of Highway 66 for a motor vehicle accident.

Newcomers Club Donates Bench To Our Community In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Estes Park Newcomers Club donated a bench to the Town of Estes Park. The bench has been placed at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave., for use by shuttle riders and other guests.

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Mayor Bill Pinkham and Town Administrator Frank Lancaster expressed appreciation for the donation to members of the Newcomers Club during a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 19.

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Some of the earliest Estes Park-specific travel literature produced by the Burlington Railroad. Photo courtesy Estes Park Archives

Despite never having a railroad, Estes Park is blessed with some of the most remarkable railroad ephemera in Colorado, in the form of early Union Pacific Railroad and Burlington Railroad pamphlets/booklets distributed to travel bureaus, ticketing agents, and train depots across the United States.

Because they assembled and updated lists of area accommodations and activities (at a time when Estes Park had no local newspaper) this promotional material, properly dated and assembled, provides invaluable information on the ways pioneer tourists journeyed to Estes Park, where they stayed, what they did, and how much they spent once they got here.

As an example, Forest Inn in Rocky Mountain National Park has a number of conflicting starting dates or years of operation depending on the author consulted. In contrast, the history of Forest Inn unfolds quite clearly in the railroad literature. While there has never been a dispute over where Forest Inn was located, tipped-in maps at the back of the

Burlington Railroad booklets make its location immediately obvious, and place Forest Inn in the context of other out-ofthe-way spots like Fern Lodge or Phantom Valley Ranch. No cheaper and more readily available source of reliable early maps of the region are available than those included in these Estes Park travel booklets.

Join the Estes Park Archives and members of the Estes Valley Model Railroaders club on Saturday, April 4, for a special program on the history of Estes Park as found in early Colorado railroad literature. A collection of more than 50 different railroad maps and booklets, many dating to the 1870s and 1880s, will be available for viewing, and a short slide presentation will illustrate additional material too delicate for display.

The program will be held in the Texas Cottage on the YMCA grounds beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Texas Cottage is less than 50 steps from the Administration Building, where adequate parking is available. The program is free, and food and drink will be provided.

George and Pat Nytes are celebrating their 64th Wedding Anniversary this week!

George and Pat were married on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951. George worked for

27 years as a Watts Hardy Dairy distributor. Congratulations may be sent to the couple at 1060 Acacia Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Happy Anniversary George & Pat!

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Pioneers Of The Peaks: Training In Rocky Mountain National Park With Harry Kent Estes Park climber and guide Harry Kent will present in the third program of the “Pioneers of the Peaks” monthly series hosted by the Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library. “Pioneers of the Peaks” celebrates the stories of the area’s past and current mountaineers during the 100th anniversary year of Rocky Mountain National Park. On Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, Kent will give a free slideshow presentation entitled “Training Kent and Lober’s gear ready in Rocky for an expedition on the Eiger. Mountain National Park.”

Harry Kent has climbed all over the world as a professional outdoor adventure guide for close to 40 years. He and climbing partner Keith Lober were the first Americans to make a winter ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in 1982, one of the most challenging climbs in all of Europe at the time. Kent will talk about training for the Eiger, which involved many winter ascents of routes in Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition he will share inspiring stories of skiing and climbing in the area with local climbing partners. A member of the American Mountain Guides Association, Kent’s accomplishments include difficult routes in the Rockies, Andes, Alps and Himalayas.

Kent has spent his entire adult life living, working and playing in the mountains. He has also introduced thousands of people, both young and old, to the challenges and rewards of outdoor adventure since 1987 when he founded Kent Mountain Adventure Center

in Estes Park.

Kent contributed his knowledge and expertise in the design of the Museum's "Climb On!" exhibit. The public is encouraged to visit the Museum during its regular hours to view the exhibition, on display now through October 4, 2015.

Admission to the gallery is free.

In preparation for the “Climb On!” exhibit, 18 climbers and mountaineers, including Kent, were interviewed for the Estes Valley Mountaineering Oral History Project, a partnership between the Library and the Museum. A DVD featuring these interviews is being shown as part of the Museum exhibit, and a copy is available for check- out from the Library. 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 (970-586-6256; www.estes.org/museum), or the Library (970-586- 8116; www.estesvalleylibrary.org).

Harry Kent on the North Wall of the Eiger, winter 1982.

Harry Kent climbing on the Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Photo courtesy Jon Krakauer.

Meet Me At The Museum On April 6 Film Reels From The Vault On Monday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m., join Curator of Collections Bryon Hoerner in viewing films from the collection and a booklet that documenting Town of Estes Park Ordinances and Regulations as of December 1, 1932. This is a free program and no reservations are required.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of Estes Park. Museum staff includes the community in their local history findings and current projects once a month. Discussions are on-site at the Museum or participants may assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or caravan to other location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum

staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday every month.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

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The Stanley Film Festival Is Now Casting Volunteers The Stanley Film Festival, presented

by NBC Universal's Chiller, is now casting volunteers. The Festival will be held at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, April 30 - May 3. Volunteers are an essential component to making this festival a success and we need you.

Meet fellow horror and film fans while being a part of this special community event! Positions include guest relations, special events, hospitality lounge, transportation, production and theater operations. Sign up now to be a part of this exciting and creepy festival!

Interested volunteers should follow these quick steps: 1) Visit www.StanleyFilmFest.com/volunteer for detailed instructions.

2) Attend one of the following Volunteer Orientations: -Monday, April 6: 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Sie

FilmCenter, Denver -Saturday, April 11: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Stanley Hotel, Estes Park -Monday, April 13: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Upslope Brewing Company - Flatirons Park, Boulder -Saturday, April 18: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Sie FilmCenter, Denver Volunteer Orientation Locations: -Upslope Brewing Company Flatiron Park, 1898 S. Flatiron Court, Boulder, CO 80301 -Stanley Hotel, 333 East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. Parking available in main lot, follow signs to hotel check- in.

-Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206. Parking available in the garage located directly above the theater next to Tattered Cover and Twist & Shout.

Stanley Film Festival Volunteer Benefits: In addition to meeting fun people, supporting horror film and participating in a significant community event, volunteers will receive a voucher for each shift they work. Shifts are usually 3-5 hours long. Vouchers may be exchanged at any of the festival box offices for a regular priced film screening or panel discussion.

Questions? Contact Kristy, Stanley Film Fest Volunteer Manager at volunteer@denverfilm.org or call 720-8396930.

Online & Social Media: www.stanleyfilmfest.com, "Like" SFF on Facebook (Facebook.com/StanleyFilmFest), "Follow" SFF on Twitter and Instagram (@StanleyFilmFest), join the conversation using the hashtag #StanleyFilmFest.

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EPMC Salutes Physicians Mid-Level Providers

Take The Crossroads Challenge

"2015 Neighbors In Need” Crossroads launched the 2015 Neighbors In Need Challenge, with the goal to relieve hunger and poverty in the Estes Valley. The new challenge replaces the old Feinstein Challenge, which was cancelled.

A donor has pledged $50,000 as a dollar-for-dollar match for contributions from the community. The more contributions of dollars and food collected in March and April 2015, the more of the $50,000 pledge Crossroads Ministry will receive to help our neighbors in need.

One in ten local households have low incomes, fall below the poverty level and receive help from Crossroads Ministry. In 2014, Crossroads provided food and emergency services for 539 families, made up of 1,242 individuals, 384 were children.

You can help Crossroads relieve hunger and poverty in the Estes Valley with your contributions of money and food.

For more information, call Virgil Good at 970-577-0610. Mailing address: Crossroads Ministry, P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.

March 30th is National Doctors’ Day

By Kerrie Hill, EPMC Year after year, your physician or mid-level provider has provided expert, compassionate care while embracing you and your family’s health and wellness needs. In celebration of Doctors’ and Mid-Level Providers’ Day, EPMC employees, administration, and hospital board take this opportunity to express appreciation to our physicians and mid-level providers for their dedication to the mission of caring for the body, mind, and spirit of their patients.

Eudora Brown Almond – wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond – first thought of the idea of setting aside a day to honor physicians. It occurred on the anniversary of the first administration of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Barrow County, Georgia, in 1842. On March 30, 1958, a resolution Commemorating Doctors' Day was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1990, legislation was introduced in both the House and Senate to establish a national Doctors' Day. Becoming a physician takes at least 11 years of schooling and sometimes 13 years or more. To be a licensed MD or DO, one must first graduate with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college, then graduate from an accredited medical school, generally a four-year program. Then the physician-in-training serves one to four years as a “resident physician” on a hospital staff where medical teaching programs are offered. At this point, the physician studies one of many medical specialties.

All of EPMC’s active staff physicians are board certified physicians. Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process. While medical licensure sets the minimum competency requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it is not specialty specific. Board certification demonstrates a physician’s exceptional expertise in a particular specialty and/or subspecialty of medical practice. Certification by an ABMS Member Board involves a rigorous process of testing and peer evaluation that is designed and administered by specialists in the specific area of medicine. Maintaining the ethical standards of the profession and continuing medical education throughout the physician’s career also are required.

A physician assistant (PA) is a medical professional who works as part of a team with a doctor. A PA is a graduate of an accredited PA educational program who is nationally certified and state-licensed to practice medicine and works under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA educational program is modeled on the medical school curriculum, a combination of

classroom and clinical instruction. The PA course of study is rigorous and intense. The average length of a PA education program is 27 months. PA’s also complete more than 2,000 hours of clinical rotations, with an emphasis on primary care in ambulatory clinics, physician offices and acute or longterm care facilities. Rotations include family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, general surgery, emergency medicine and psychiatry.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists have the incredible responsibility of providing vigilant one-to-one patient care of protecting and advocating for patients during their most vulnerable moments. Afterwards they ensure that the patient is delivered safely into the hands of the nursing professionals in the recovery room. And while they carry a heavy load of responsibility it the “patient centered” care that makes their job not only important but gratifying.

As advanced practice nurses, CRNA’s received their specialty education in more than 90 accredited graduate programs offering a master’s degree. Admission requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other appropriate baccalaureate degree, RN license, and a minimum of one year of acute care nursing experience. The curriculum covers advanced anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, biochemistry and physics related to anesthesia; advanced pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia practice. In addition, CRNAs log in hours of handson experience in a wide variety of cases and techniques. They must also pass a national exam to hold the CRNA credential.

Here in the Estes Valley, we are fortunate to celebrate providers who are not only skilled, but also very invested and engaged in our community as neighbors, civic club members, church leaders, and volunteers. Our physician and mid-level retention significantly exceeds industry standards. Additionally, our physicians practice under the increasingly rare model of attending to patients at all levels of the care continuum. When our patients are admitted to our inpatient services, they are cared for by our primary care and specialty physicians rather than by hospitalists.

Estes Park Medical Center offers a full continuum of care for the residents of Estes Park, the surrounding areas, and visitors to community. When the need arises, the physicians and mid-levels are there to provide us the health care we need. Thank you to all our providers for making a difference in the lives of your patients through the quality of care you provide.

Doctors’ day may be one day of celebration but for patients, the gratitude lasts all year long!

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epnews.com For those who are suffering through the l-o-n-g Estes Park season of wind, snow and cold, fear not. Spring break is fast approaching. It’s the time of year when the most common question at Safeway isn’t “How are you?” but “Where are you going for spring break?” Even folks who don’t have kids in school take advantage of the opportunity to get away for a week—if they didn’t fly south for the whole blessed winter at first sight of a bare aspen tree months ago.

Southern California, Mexico, and tropical islands are common destinations, places where the pure, glittering sand might look like snow if we squint real hard. Spring breakers go where the salt on the breeze can’t be mistaken for the whipped up dirt and dust pitting our windshields and the lulling whoosh of the surf in no way reminds us of the crazy gales slapping branches against the side of the house.

It is fun to be able to boast about the dreamy get-away planned for the family

from foot to foot to keep warm, mimicking the dance steps of the courting birds.

We had to be quiet and move slowly so we didn’t startle the cranes. Our feathered friends, on the other hand, kept up a constant trill, creating a din not unlike a full house at a large theater before the curtain rises.

Our guide alerted us to the possibility of eagle sightings because eagles will sometimes prey on weak cranes. Sure enough, at one point a baldy coasted by overhead. The steady hum of bird chatter heightened to an agitated ruckus, as if the entire sedge (that’s what they call a crane flock) was at a football game where the eagle picked up a fumble and was headed down the field to score.

They got all worked up for a minute, and when the eagle was gone, the noise settled back into the more comfortable trill.

Roy Powell had warned me ahead of time that he’d heard the birds weren’t fly-

and I’m happy for those who get to do so. But I am going to brag about a place not many are brave enough to mention.

It’s an island but of the Midwestern variety. No ocean, no light and balmy breezes, no need for sunglasses. Yet tourists come from across the globe to this specific place for their spring break.

Truly, how many of you are going to Grand Island, Nebraska for spring break? Hold up your hands. Higher.

I can’t seeeeee yooooou.

Grand Island, Nebraska. That’s where I went last week, which is a more common spring break week than the first days of April. I chose Grand Island because I wanted to witness the notorious sandhill crane migration. G. I. is an important stopover point where about 450,000 tall, skinny migrating birds take a break (a spring break) on the sandbars of the Platte River. They stay to fatten up in the farm fields before continuing north to Canada, Alaska and Russia.

Even if no one from Estes Park was in Grand Island last week, I wasn’t alone there. In the blind where I hung out from before sunrise to well after daybreak, there were ornithologists from Denver, St. Louis, Seattle, Philadelphia, and even Miami. People with long camera lenses weighing twice what one of the four-foot cranes weighs (about seven pounds) tried to capture the perfect photo, while other bird watchers hopped

ing north in their usual hundreds of thousands because the cold weather had messed with their crane-ium travel instincts. But there were an estimated 160,000 cranes on the water and in the fields the day I was in the blind to watch them, and that was plenty for me.

The bonus to my spring break in Grand Island was seeing the herd of genetically pure bison brought in so that their relationship with the cranes can be analyzed.

The two species existed side by side for thousands of years before both bird and buffalo were hunted, and the bison were crossbred. (We learned that Texas hunters call cranes the “Ribeye of the Sky” and that it is difficult to find genetically pure bison because humans have bred them for “beefalo.” Their motto: “Less hump, more rump.”)

Seemed to me crossing a buffalo with a cow could be likened to putting a deer with an elk. It just ain’t gonna happen.

Even the lesser sandhill crane won’t breed with the greater sandhill crane and they look exactly the same; one is just bigger. But the buffalo/cow thing has been done. Above is a photo of beefalo in all of its oddness. Welcome to spring break in Grand Island, Nebraska, folks.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

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I have had one heck of a week with computers. I was hacked! A long story short; I was having trouble with sending emails so called Century Link who told me to call Gmail and someone there put me in touch with a company called AskMask. Now Gmail tells me that they don’t do that but someone there is “in” with this company. Like a trusting person, I allowed them to take over my computer…need I go on? Thank goodness for a watchful daughter and Bill Walters (my computer guy). I am now safe again but my Visa card and I are watching that a charge from AskMask does not go through. I also have to change all of my passwords as they were in a document file. I tell y’all this so as you will be alerted and not fall for the same scam.

And, they are still calling me to “work” on my computer!

I hope I have it all solved. I still have to finish up my passwords but I thought I would take a break and write my column.

This is something I enjoy and can relax doing. I have gotten spring fever, I know that in a day or two we will be having snow and cold so I best not do too much in the yard yet. But it is coming time for lighter meals and salads. I love avocados and chicken so why not combine them?

With rotisserie chicken so available and fairly reasonable in price and a plentiful market supply of avocados, I thought y’all might like the following recipe. It could serve as a luncheon dish or even an appetizer for the main meal if you have big eaters.

Yummy Chicken and Avocado Salad ala Esther Serves 6 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice, plus more for avocado 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1/4 cup minced green onions both white and most of green tops 1 ½ cups diced cooked chicken ½ cup almonds, chopped.

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 3 medium avocados Butter lettuce leaves for serving In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, chopped almonds, tarragon and onion.

Fold in the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.

Halve and pit the avocados. (To pit, take a shape knife and hit seed with knife and twist gently. Pit should come out easily.)

Gently rub some lemon juice over the exposed flesh to prevent browning. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chicken salad mixture into each of the avocado halves.

Plate each half on a lettuce leaf and serve.

My email is: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon appétit.

Lucky Duck Visits Dr. Rauk As He Supports Caring Pregnancy Center Dr. Rauk is a proud supporter of the Caring Pregnancy Center. The Duck Race takes place on May 2.

For more information or to get your duck, go to epduckrace.org

Lucky the Duck visited Dr. Rauk recently to thank him for his generous purchase of duck adoptions which will benefit the Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley. $19 of the $20 purchase price of the duck adoption will go back to the Caring Pregnancy Center to help them with their mission.

The Caring Pregnancy Center is a local outreach ministry that is committed to the women and men in Estes Park and the surrounding community. They help women who are faced with unplanned pregnancies, in ways that respect both the woman and the unborn child, providing help and support in making important life decisions. Go to www.esteshelp4free.com/ for more info.

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Commissioners Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month In April By: Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly The Board of County Commissioners will proclaim April, 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Larimer County. This is an opportunity to draw attention to our commitment to preventing and responding appropriately to child abuse and neglect. We have a responsibility as individuals, families, neighbors, community members and citizens of Larimer County to help create healthy, safe and nurturing experiences for children so they can grow up as confident and successful adults. A strong family unit is the best preventive measure for child abuse and neglect.

In 2014, 5,244 reports of abuse and neglect were reported to the Larimer County Department of Human Services (DHS). In partnership with many community agencies, DHS has been working hard over the past decade to make sure that families have the support and resources they need to be successful. These supports and resources sometimes come in the form of new and successful practice initiatives like Differential Response, Front loading services, Family Group Decision Making, Permanency Round Tables, Kinship Care, and Trauma Informed Care where abused and neglected children benefit from increased safety, reduced trauma, and stay connected to family and community.

When compared to other large counties in Colorado, Larimer County ranks first or second in most state-wide performance goals and consistently ex¬ceeds national standards in protecting children.

Outcome: -Children who remain home: National 85%, Larimer 95%, State 84% -Average daily population of children placed in group care facilities (per 1000 children): National Less than 1 %, Larimer 0.2%, State 7% -Absence of abuse and neglect within 12 months of Case Closure: National 90%, Larimer 95%, State 94% Our Child, Youth and Family Services Division is holding several events in April to draw attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month. A ‘Kick Off ’ event takes place on Friday, April 3, that will include a balloon launch from the Court House Offices, 200 W. Oak Street in Fort Collins. Other events

throughout the month include: • Community Awards will be presented to individuals and agencies for their efforts in helping abused/neglected children and their families.

• Human Service employees will be recognized for their efforts in keeping children safe and helping to improve the lives of their families.

• The SUDDS Drive also takes place in April. This annual event involves a competition between Larimer County department staff to donate the most sundries to needy families. (SUDDS = Stuff Used Daily Donate Sundries) DHS has been striving to improve practices so children can remain safely in their

home and be connected to their family and community. Effective prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among community agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community. We urge all citizens to engage in activities that strengthen families and communities to provide the optimal environment for children to learn, grow and thrive so that all children have the benefit of happy, healthy and safe childhoods.

For more information on events during April and general questions about reporting child abuse and neglect call our Child, Youth and Family Services Division at 970498-6500.

John Baney Hits A Hole In One! Congratulations to John Baney for a hitting a Hole-In-One at the Lake Estes Golf Course on March 21, 2015 on hole #6 from the white tees using a nine iron!

National Doctors’ Day March 30, 2015 is a day to celebrate our physicians whose dedication to quality healthcare is demonstrated daily. Estes Park Medical Center, our Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers thank you for your compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care.

We’re proud of the work you do towards improving the health of our community.

Help us Celebrate!

uSend a thank you card to your doctor

uShare your patient story or thank you with us on our web site –

www.epmedcenter.com or on Facebook, facebook.com/Estes Park Medical Center

uSupport our foundation by making a donation in honor of your physician

ESTES PARK MEDICAL GROUP

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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Michael Prochoda, MD OPHTHALMOLOGY

Chad Stoltz, MD CARDIOLOGY

Scott Taylor, DPM PODIATRY

Guy Van der Werf, MD FAMILY MEDICINE

Mark Wiesner, DO PEDIATRICS

ESTES PARK MEDICAL ACTIVE STAFF

Scott Chew, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Chris Daley, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Paul Fonken, MD FAMILY MEDICINE

Amanda Luchsinger, MD Mark MacElwee, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE & PEDIATRICS INTERNAL MEDICINE

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Mark Hansen, MD RADIOLOGY

John Meyer, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Erika Norris, MD FAMILY MEDICINE

Bruce Woolman, DO FAMILY MEDICINE

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Strength Of Spirit Irrepressible Spring, too long tethered, strains at weakening Winter’s leash: bluebirds flit past fenceposts in soft afternoon light; flecks of green edge the lakeshore; beginning buds tip trees; weather patterns shift from bright to gray and back again.

Years ago Robert Frost found the right words: “The sun was warm but the wind was chill./You know how it is with an April day/When the sun is out and the wind is still,/You’re one month on in the middle of May./But if you so much as dare to speak,/A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,/A wind comes off a frozen peak,/And you’re two months back in the middle of March.”

LaRoy Seaver, citizen of the world, walks with resolute determination and a sharp focus that belies ninety-five years on earth. Serious and self-effacing (“Now I ain’t much of anything”), LaRoy has delivered a life of quiet courage in service to values many profess, some begrudge, too few honor.

Born and raised twenty miles from Omaha, LaRoy loved and never wanted to leave his farming community. His father was a daylaborer; his mother walked with a limp from childhood polio; he and his three sisters were the fourth generation in Elk City (pop.

52). Nebraska was home.

After high school graduation in 1937 LaRoy took a correspondence course in business, passed the state civil service exam and worked as accounting clerk in the state Department of Labor. His four scholarships weren’t enough to offset effects of drought and the depression so college was delayed.

His father got a job through WPA (young people, look it up) to help the family through hard times. Ultimately LaRoy enrolled at the University in Lincoln, taking classes that enabled him to arrive late for work. After numerous talks in the Elk City parsonage his pastor asked, “Have you ever thought about becoming a minister?” Laroy attended Sunday School regularly and frequently stayed on for worship. His calling was clear, and he made a commitment to Christ. Then life intruded.

LaRoy was drafted after his sophomore year; instead he entered Civilian Public Service (CPS) as a conscientious objector (CO); this was not a popular position during World War II. “One time I was hitchhiking; the man who picked me up didn’t know I was a CO. When I told him he stopped the car and let me out in the middle of nowhere.”

From the CPS website: “Civilian Public Service was a program developed at the onset of WWII which provided those whose conscience forbade them to kill the opportunity to do work of national importance.

Nearly 12,000 men made this choice, fighting forest fires, working in mental institutions, planting trees and serving as subjects for medical experiments in more than 150 camps scattered throughout the United States.”

“I remember most the supporters from AFSC (American Friends Service Commit-

tee), especially the Quaker people.” We COs were doing ‘work of national importance’ in camps run by Peace Churches (Quakers, Church of the Brethren, Mennonites). I began with soil conservation for the Forest Service in San Dimas, CA, and then worked in Delaware with mentally impaired people.

After the war I finished at Lincoln in sociology and English with a minor in psychology and went on to Union Theological Seminary, where I took a class with Reinhold Niebhur; while at Union I was also serving churches in Harriman and Southfields, NY.” LaRoy’s desire to be a rural pastor led him to the Nebraska communities of Exeter and Milligan, 50 miles west of Lincoln. Five years later he served in Big Springs, near the Colorado border. In 1979 Sun Newspapers recognized him as an “Omahan of the Year” for his work in neighborhood development.

In 1991, “because we wanted to be in a place of beauty,” LaRoy and his wife Mary moved to Estes Park and joined the Methodist Church. A visit to Crossroads Ministry helped him realize not everyone in Estes is wealthy; he volunteered and later became director until family health issues (his sisters in NE) intruded and he relinquished his position.

“I helped establish Habitat for Humanity in Estes Park with Lois Muehlbauer and was the chair of the steering committee. I chaired the local Salvation Army and was director of Cropwalk. I helped Louise Olson and others start Multicultural Connections. Our mission was to empower people to become active in the community. It was aimed mainly at Estes Park’s Latino community but included all. We reached out to any who felt disenfranchised and held our first Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Methodist Church.”

Louise Olson: “LaRoy cares so deeply for people of all kinds, but particularly the poor, the marginalized, those who are discriminated against, anyone who has a hard time.

He wants to help others. He has so much wisdom. I can remember a Crop Walk when we discussed holding the tension between trying to do what you can and what the big picture is and how the little things fit into it.

He really personifies think globally, act locally.”

For a man who asserts he “ain’t much of anything,” LaRoy Seaver keeps busy. Recently he persuaded the Methodist Church to be a Covenant Church with Bread For The World (Google it) and address global hunger issues. His counsel to young people: “What really claims you? Work at being clear about what your deepest values are.

You may discover that feelings about family and friends are more precious than you are thinking about. I’d like to see people caring about persons they encounter. Some things are more valuable than money, and you need to be clear what they are.”

Gandhi urged us, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” LaRoy Seaver listened and acted with integrity: live like him.

Next column: Dao House Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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American Red Cross Meeting Next Wednesday

The American Red Cross local Estes Park Team will be holding their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 1, at the Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church on S. St. Vrain from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

This will be a pot-luck dinner meeting.

Bring whatever you want!

Our partners such as The Salvation Army, The Estes Brigade and Town of Estes Park Liaisons wil be there and anyone who has ever thought about becoming a Red Cross Volunteer is very welcome to attend this meeting. This will be a good opportunity to meet some of your neighbors, our local Red Cross Team and Partners and Volunteers from our Red Cross Chapter in Fort Collins.

The focus of our meeting will be training, preparedness issues, and recruitment and getting to know one another better and ways in which we can help our community.

If anyone has questions, please give me a call and I will be glad to help.

Thank you for your support!

Richard Tekulve, ARC Disaster Action Team Lead for Estes Park, CO. (970) 577-8588 or e-mail iudyrick52@aol.com

Help Crossroads Help Your Neighbors Take The "2015 Neighbors In Need” Challenge Crossroads launched the 2015 Neighbors In Need Challenge, with the goal to relieve hunger and poverty in the Estes Valley. The new challenge replaces the old Feinstein Challenge, which was cancelled.

A donor has pledged $50,000 as a dollar-for-dollar match for contributions from the community. The more contributions of dollars and food collected in March and April 2015, the more of the $50,000 pledge Crossroads Ministry will receive to help our neighbors in need.

One in ten local households have low incomes, fall below the poverty level and receive help from Crossroads Ministry.

In 2014, Crossroads provided food and emergency services for 539 families, made up of 1,242 individuals, 384 were children.

You can help Crossroads relieve hunger and poverty in the Estes Valley with your contributions of money and food.

For more information, call Virgil Good at 970-577-0610. Mailing address: Crossroads Ministry, P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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.

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Need Flood Related Assistance?

Join Estes Park Men’s Golf Association

Colorado Mountain Outreach Can Help

• Handicapped competition every Monday-April 20th through October.

• Players of all levels (Beginner to Scratch) are welcome!

•Membership Cost is $55 & Includes CGA/USGA Handicap Maintenance.

• Application & weekly event calendar available at 9 or 18 hole Pro Shops or email to epmgolf@gmail.com to receive all the info & details.

As the days are getting warmer, the snow is starting to melt. Spring run-off is just around the corner.

The Long-Term Recovery group has extended it's Estes Park office hours to 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily.

If you are still in need of flood-related assistance please come by or call the office at 970-586-5051.

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Loving Pets In Need Of New Forever Homes This week there are some really wonderful pets in need of new, forever homes. They are all very sweet and loving.

Rascal is a 6 month old black and white male cat.

Mabel is a 6 month old female tabby.

Snoopy is a 1 year old black and white neutered male cat.

We also have four dogs, they are: Maggie – 1 year old Havanese mix female Princess – 5 month old Lab Mix female Nevi – 6 month old Chiweenie female Tyson – 4 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Male All of these pets can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Be Ready Screening Fair For All Children Ages 0-5 Appointments required by April 15, 2015 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about your child! This Free Screening Fun Fair will be held at the Mountain Bible Fellowship Church on Monday, April 20, 2015. There will be a free bounce house and fun activities for the kids!

A general screening helps parents understand and support their child’s developmental progress. Trained screeners will review your child’s development,

health, hearing and vision. Parents will receive tips and suggestions for supporting their child’s growth and development, and referrals to resources as needed.

Studies show that early intervention is critical to helping children reach their full potential!

To make your appointment call the Parents as Teachers Office at 970-646-5840 or email Kristen Berg at kberg@evics.org Developmental Screenings are a community collaborative effort of: EVICS and Parents as Teachers

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Observatory Public Night The Planet/Dwarf Planet Pluto Affair The Planet/Dwarf Planet Pluto Affair is the subject of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting. EVAS in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night this Saturday March 28th, 7 p.m. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Few astronomical topics have generated more controversy in the public eye than the International Astronomical Union's demotion of Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet in 2003. This presentation will examine the history of Pluto, the genesis of the controversy over Pluto's status, and NASA's New Horizons mission which is scheduled to rendezvous with Pluto this coming July.

The speaker for this evening will be Dr. Roger Culver, professor of Astronomy at CSU in Fort Collins. As a child, Culver knew exactly what he wanted when he grew up. “I wanted to be an astronomer,” Culver said. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved the sky, I feel so lucky to be doing this. The thing I love most about being a professor is the freedom of motion to do what I have always loved to do

in life: teach astronomy and do astronomical research,” Culver said.

“Equally important is the opportunity to interact with energetic and enthusiastic individuals on their way up in life."

Professor Culver got a B.A. degree from the University of California-Riverside (1962), and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University (1971). Culver has received numerous awards including the Charles A. Lory Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching, College of Natural Sciences Teacher of the Year, and the CSU Greek Community Outstanding Faculty Award.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot adjacent to the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a question and answer period, lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through the 12 inch dome telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org

Gregg Farmer’s Retirement Party This Saturday!

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Estes Valley Recreation and Park District would like to invite you to Gregg Farmers retirement party! We will be gathering at the Youth Center (outside at Stanley Park if the weather is nice) to share stories and laughs about Gregg's 28 years serving the district! Feel free to join us Saturday March 28th at 2 p.m. For questions contact Jill at jill_schladweiler@psdr3.k12.co.us.

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Be A Trailblazer!

The Estes Valley Trails Committee (EVTC) has three committee seats that are expiring in May of 2015. The current seat holders for these three committee seats are able to be reappointed and may reapply to serve on the committee. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District would like to invite all interested parties to apply for the committee on or before Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

The purpose of the EVTC is to promote development and maintenance of a comprehensive and sustainable trail system throughout the Estes Valley considering a variety of trail users. The EVTC functions as an advisory committee to the Estes Valley Recreation

and Park District (EVRPD) Board of Directors. Seven-to nine citizens serve on the committee, along with a Town of Estes Park liaison, an Estes Valley Land Trust liaison, EVRPD staff liaisons, and an EVRPD Board of Directors liaison.

Committee members serve a three-year term.

The EVTC currently meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every other month at the 18-hole Estes Park Golf Course (in the downstairs meeting room). Currently, the EVTC is meeting every other month. The committee may resume monthly meetings in the future.

If you would like to serve on the committee, please submit an application and

a brief resume to Skyler Rorabaugh, Executive Director (EVRPD, P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, 80517 or skyler@evrpd.com). Applications are available online at www.evrpd.com -choose “District Information,” then “Trails Committee.” Applications will be accepted through April 28, 2015.

If you would like more information about the committee, please feel free to call Mr. Rorabaugh at 586-8191, Ext. 6.

The committee will review applications and make a recommendation for appointment to the Board of Directors at their regular board meeting on May 19, 2015.

EPPD Is Looking For A Few Good Men & Women The Estes Park Police Department has volunteer openings for the Police Auxiliary Unit, which offers many opportunities to engage with staff and community members. Interested individuals should complete a Town of Estes Park employment application, available at www.estes.org/jobs, or at the Police Department window at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, enjoy working with people, able to stand or walk for up to four hours, consent to a criminal and driving backgroundcheck, have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions in the last five years.

The Auxiliary is a uniformed but unarmed volunteer unit that assists the Estes Park Police Officers in many ways including traffic control during parades and races, foot patrol downtown, fingerprinting for citizens for employment or business licenses, property vacation checks and community patrol. During the summer of 2014, the Auxiliary educated residents and visitors on bear behavior and their search for food, augmenting the efforts of the Bear Education Task Force.

The Auxiliary Academy will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. All applicants must be able to participate in these trainings. Each Auxiliary member contributes at least 96 hours a year to the community. General membership and training meetings are held once a month on the third Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All members are expected to attend and generally, training is provided by an Estes Park Police Department sworn officer.

For more information please contact Commander Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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New EP News Contest-”Watch For Squatch” Gets Bigger And Better!

Week 2 Winner-James Putman at the Birch Cabin on the Knoll. (found after dark!)

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All of us here at the EP News are all about fun! Life is just too short to take Congratulations to last seriously all the time so we’re continuweek’s winner, James Putman ing our fun, new contest with our who searched high and low good friends at Poppy's Pizza and and finally found the shirt Grill and The Taffy Shop. This conlate Sunday night with test is like a scavenger hunt. The the help of a flashlight! prize? An EP News t-shirt comThis Saturday mornplete with a giant Squatch on the ing, we’ll start giving out back, a certificate good for a clues to the location of scrumptious Squatch footprint your cool new t-shirt, pizza from Poppy's and a box of pizza and taffy certifi"Squatch Duds" (delicious, fresh, chococates. We’ll post clues on FB and late saltwater taffy!) from The Taffy Twitter until someShop! one locates the BigWe’ll be launching our third foot booty and “Watch for Squatch” this weekposts a photo of POPPY’S end on our Facebook and them with their PIZZA Twitter pages so if you prize. haven’t already “Liked” We’ve got lots of shirts our FB page, find us toto go around and we are havday at ing fun with this contest and hope www.facebook.com/Esyou are as well. tesParkNews and click Stay tuned, the third game is nearly “Like.” Our Twitter name is afoot!

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Letter To The Editor

Land Ethics To The Editor: The residents of Estes Park have entrusted their elected officials with a daunting task: to strengthen our community’s economic viability while protecting the natural environment of this extraordinary place.

There are no better words than those of Aldo Leopold’s proposed “land ethic” written in 1949 that say how I feel about our responsibility to place.

Leopold is the author of A Sand County Almanac. I hope the Board considers these words as they make decisions on the large and disruptive projects coming before them in the weeks and months to come.

“Quit thinking about decent landuse as solely an economic problem.

Examine each question in terms of what is ethically and esthetically right…A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.”

—Aldo Leopold’s “land ethic” proposed in A Sand County Almanac, 1949 If you have not yet read, A Sand County Almanac, I highly recommend the book.

Cory La Bianca 14-year Estes Park resident

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Week 1 WinnersJasmine Sutterfield and Malia King found the prizes at the Samson statue.

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Scott Rashid Releases New Book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great Horned Owl-An In Depth Studyâ&#x20AC;?

Schiffer Publishing is proud to announce the release of Scott Rashidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great Horned Owl an indepth Study.â&#x20AC;? Author, artist and researcher Scott Rashid has been studying these majestic owls since the early 1980s when he saw his first Great Horned Owl in the wild. Since that time, he has located numerous Great Horned Owl nests both in Wisconsin and Colorado.

He has banded both juvenile and adult birds and rehabilitated injured ones.

Through more than 130 photographs and

illustrations, take an in-depth look into the life of this very impressive and formidable bird. Explore the owlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; food habits, nesting sites, raising of their young, and the rehabilitation of injured owls. The one-ofa-kind photographs and comprehensive descriptions make this a musthave treasure to be enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to become the goto reference for the Great Horned Owl. You can pick up a copy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Great Horned Owl an Indepth Studyâ&#x20AC;? at the Macdonald Book Shop on Main Street in Estes Park.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official! There is a new venue and event time for this years Relay for Life.

The Town of Estes Park has graciously allowed us to hold this years Relay for Life at Bond Park. This years event will go from 12 noon until midnight on Saturday, July 18th. Mark your calendars and plan to join the fight to end cancer.

Get involved in this important fight against cancer. This is a wonderful event that begins with a survivor lap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an inspirational time when survivors are invited to walk together and help everyone celebrate the victories already achieved over cancer.

Walk with us as we strive for less cancer and more birthdays. Relay for Life teams will be walking laps around MacGregor Ave. and the parking area on Elkhorn in front of the Town administration building to help raise funds to fight this disease. There will be a meaningful luminaria ceremony that begins at dusk to recognize those who have suffered from cancer.

Speaking of birthdays, the theme this year is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30th Birthday Bashâ&#x20AC;? to celebrate the start of The Relay for Life. Ac-

cordingly, the Estes Park Relay for Life committee intends to have entertainment lined up worthy of a birthday party.

There will be a face painter, a magician, a small petting zoo, a dunk tank (got some candidates in mind?), a bouncy house for the kids, music and free food, including birthday cake.

Because of the limited parking downtown, there will be a free shuttle bus to carry participants from the parking area at the fairgrounds to and from Bond Park. Campers who wish to put up tents for the short night will be allowed to set up their tents (no stakes allowed) in Bond Park at designated locations Log onto www.estesparkrelay.org to learn more about Relay, how to get involved, and either join an existing team or better yet start one of your own (registration is free this year). You may also call our American Cancer Society representative Megan Clarkson at 970-3505018 to get more information about the Relay.

Estes Park is the most caring town and always takes care of its own, so we hope to see all of you at The Relay for Life on July 18th at Bond Park.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900

Monday – March 30 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes, Country gravy, Corn, Cookie Tuesday – March 31 Homemade calzones with pepperoni and ham, Fresh spinach salad, Fresh orange slices, Cake Wednesday – April 1 April fool’s lunch! It will be a fun and tasty ....SURPRISE! Thursday – April 2 Chicken parmesan Over bed of spaghetti, Fresh garden salad, Garlic bread, Pie Friday – April 3 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Fresh coleslaw, Cookie bar $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 nonmembers - everyone welcome!

March 27 – April 10, 2015 April 3: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

April 7: Essential Oils: Chemical-Free Living. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm

March 27 – 29: The Cord Carpenter Band.

Austin, TX singer/songwriter special concert series. Americana Rock. The Stanley Hotel.

8 pm each night.

April 3: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

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

April 3: Shaefer Welch. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

5 pm

March 28: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Festivities. Presbyterian Church of the Rockies. 8 am

April 3: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 29: St. Baldrick’s Climbing Competition. Estes Park Mountain Shop.

10 am

April 4: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

EVENTS

March 31: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm April 5: Easter Egg Hunt. The Stanley Hotel. 1 pm April 7: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT March 27: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm March 27: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm March 27: Chain Station. Bluegrass Mountain Music. Rock Inn. 9 pm

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

April 4: Peggy Lyon & Gregory Dufford.

Piano & Clarinet. Stanley Hotel. 4 pm

April 4: Mountain Town Trio. Rock.

Marys Lake Lodge. 7 pm April 5: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm

April 9: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm April 9: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 28: Inspirational Ranger Stories.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7 pm

April 10: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 30: Pioneers of the Peaks: Local Climbers Who Made History. Featuring Harry Kent. Estes Park Museum. 7 pm

April 8: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm April 8: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 28: Mountain Town Trio. Rock.

Marys Lake Lodge. 7 pm

April 10: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 28: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

April 10: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 29: Boulder Bassoon Quartet.

Classical. The Stanley Hotel. 2 pm

THEATER

March 27 & 28: Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Hempel Auditorium – YMCA. 7:30 pm.

March 29: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm April 1: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Celtic. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-586-9427, or 970 685-8756

April 1: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm April 1: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm April 2: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm April 2: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES March 28: Essential Oils: Chemical-Free Living. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm April 4: Climbing Presentation, Pro Climber Paige Claassen. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7 pm April 6: Leave it to Beaver. The beavers of Estes Park with Sherri Tippie. YMCA – Hempel Auditorium. 5:30 pm

United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Holy Week Services (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org 12Noon –Interfaith

March 18-24, 2015

Good Friday Service

KREV-LP Easter Vigil at 11pm Saturday Sunday Morning Schedule

9:30 am Early Bird Coffee 9:45 am Worship (Children’s Sunday School) 10:45 am Fellowship Time in Anderson Hall

7am Sunrise Service at the Marina 9:45am Easter Service in the Sanctuary

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

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 call: 970-586-1206

April 10: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 28: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies, fishing talk and tasty brews. Estes Park Feed & Supply. 6 pm

April 4: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 27: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 28: Shaefer Welch. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

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

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details and registration call 970-586-3262.

March 28: Coyotes: Song Dongs of the West. 8 am

EXHIBITS

Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through March 29 Women’s History Month Art Exhibit.

Cultural Arts Council. Continues through April 5 April 3: Dancing Colors. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through May 10 Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

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THE PAINT HAS LONG SINCE DRIED! There is a story about Russia in the days of the Czars. In the park of St. Petersburg Winter Palace there was a beautiful lawn, on that lawn a bench, and next to the bench two guards.

Every three hours the guards were changed. Yet no one could explain why these guards were guarding the bench. One day an ambitious young lieutenant was put in charge of the Palace Guard.

He started wondering and asking questions. Finally, he asked the right person, the elderly Palace historian. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes,â&#x20AC;? the old man said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember. 200 years ago, during the reign of Peter the Great, the bench got a fresh coat of paint. The Czar was afraid that the ladies in waiting might get paint on their dresses. So he ordered one guard to watch the bench while the paint dried. The order was never rescinded. Then, in 1908. all of the guards of the Palace were doubled for fear of a revolution.

So the bench has had two guards ever since.â&#x20AC;?

Many of us have heard the story of the young bride who bought a roast at the local grocery and, hoping to impress her new husband with a delicious meal of roast beef, cut the end off the roast, put it in her sizeable pan and slipped it into the oven. Her husband was duly impressed with her desire to cook him a good meal, but a little puzzled by one step in the processâ&#x20AC;Ścutting off the end of the roast. He asked her why she did that. She quickly responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way my mother always did it!â&#x20AC;? However, she. too, began to wonder about it and asked her mother shortly thereafter why she cut the end off her roasts before putting them in the oven. Her mother explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy. My pan was too short. The whole roast wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit in it!â&#x20AC;? That same roast would be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the new brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cookware.

I remember reading a book many years ago entitled: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Seven Words of the Churchâ&#x20AC;?. Those words? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done it that way before!â&#x20AC;? The author suggested that such reasoning might have contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs long ago and, in the same way, have an ongoing negative impact on church settings and growth.

Truly, these â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;seven wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; could not only apply to dinosaurs and church settings but to other aspects of our lives. These words often explain the way we relate to our spouse and our children. We often express affection to our partner in the same way, even though that may not be what our partner most needs and longs for. In marriage counseling we often use a questionnaire to have each spouse describe what â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Caring Deedsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mean the most to them. We then encourage their partners to begin to show their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;caringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in these preferred ways.

In dealing with our children, this often explains the approach that we take in building our relationships with them. One thing that Iâ&#x20AC;Śand many othersâ&#x20AC;Śenjoy is to have someone gently massage our neck or shoulders in a relaxing way. Usually I hear the recipient say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give you two hours to quit that!â&#x20AC;? However, after my youngest son was grown I did that to him one evening as he sat at the table. He looked over his shoulder at me and said, reprovingly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dad, do you mind?â&#x20AC;? The same is true also in regard to discipline. How many parents use techniques with our children that our parents used with us even though not appreciated by us and not â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;workingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with our children?

Time for a change!

Someone has defined the word, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;insanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;continuing doing what you have been doing and expecting different resultsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Are you ignoring years of experience and knowledge only to continue doing what you have always done or seen done? If you want different results, you need to consider doing something different.

If the paint dried years ago, move on! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get mired in habits that are not helpful or productive. Look for and change to things that make a positive and desired difference. Bob

Our Dreams: How To Explore Their Meaning And Intention Introductory presentation and experi- learn how to look at them with new eyes, ential workshop offered how to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;open upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; your dreams and learn Do you wake up from your dreams and what they are trying to teach you, how much your dreams want to say to you. wonder, what was that all about? Or do Step by step, being present with each you sense that your dreams have a other, you will learn how to work with deeper, unexplored meaning? Perhaps the images and feelings that are in every you feel a little fearful about what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dream.â&#x20AC;? discover and have a curiosity to learn what these nightly messages are saying to She shares more insight, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our dreams you. If so, there are two programs offered are as unique as our fingerprints and as at the Estes Park Senior Cenpersonal as our DNA beter, 220 Fourth Street, which cause they change and grow will provide practical and inas we change and grow. A sightful information. dream is a nightly communication, so very personal, Mary Jo Heyen, Archetypal individually tailored for each Dreamwork Practitioner, will of us. Our dreams can be give an Introductory Presenloving, terrifying, and laugh tation on Wednesday, April out loud funny. They all 15 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. come with the intention to The second is an Experienheal those parts of ourtial Dream Workshop on Wednesday, April 22 from Mary Jo Heyen, Arche- selves that have been 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Both protypal Dreamwork Practi- wounded and to remind us that we all have inner love grams are free; however ad- tioner and support. Understandvance sign up is required for each program. Call or stop by the Senior ing our dreams can also be a support for a current spiritual practice, or a practice Center to sign up for either one or both in itself, deepening the connection with programs.

The Introductory Presentation will pro- our true self.â&#x20AC;?

For more information on Mary Jo vide an overview of Archetypal DreamHeyen, Archetypal Dreamwork Practiwork and what to expect during the Extioner, please visit her website at periential Dream Workshop. Those interested in the Workshop should bring www.maryjoheyen.com two to three recent dreams (written For more information, please contact down) that you are willing to discuss and the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) a notebook for dream exploration prac586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 tice.

Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please Mary Jo states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;By using dreams that visit the Senior Services website at youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve brought with you that you are www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive willing to share and discuss, and by apSenior Services news in your e-mail inplying some simple techniques, you will box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Insight Into Vision Loss

BREAK FREE!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?â&#x20AC;?

You are invited to join us for our Easter service on April 5th at 10am in the High School Auditoritium.

COMMUNITY EVENTS: Good Friday Service 7pm @ Mtn View Bible Easter Sonrise Service 6am @ The Fairgrounds Photo Credit: Lindsey.Autumn via Compfight cc

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Ensight Skills Center panel presentation April 10 Low vision is a hidden disability which often perplexes individuals, families, and friends; but, when families and caregivers understand vision loss, people can adjust to their conditions in better, healthier ways. The community is invited to a free a panel presentation by experts in low vision from Ensight Skills Center. The presentation will be held on Friday, April 10 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Drop in, no advance sign up is needed.

The panel will include low vision specialists, local low vision resources and services, and helpful tips and comments from those with vision loss. There will also be time for questions and answers.

The mission of the Ensight Skills Center and Curtis Strong Center for Visually Impaired is to provide individuals with low vision the opportunity to enhance their life skills, independence, and self confidence in a safe environment through training and adaptive technology. For more information on Ensight Skills Center, call (970) 407-9999 or visit their website at www.ensightskills.org.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

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The Human Foot: An Evolutionary Marvel

Movies And Poets: April Films At The Library

tion, and Organismic Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. He obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California and completed his residency at Phoenix Baptist Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Taylor is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

He is an avid runner, swimmer, and cyclist and competes in marathons and Ironman distance triathlons. He is a five star finisher of the prestigious World Major Marathon series (one of 40+ registered Americans to have finished NYC, Boston, Chicago, London and Berlin Marathons).

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

The month of April 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 next month marking the celebration of National Poetry Month, three special films have been chosen to explore the merging of poets, their lives, and the magic of cinema.

Here is the roster for April’s special series: “Bright Star” (Saturday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m.). “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," wrote 19th century poet John Keats.

“Bright Star” is based on the true love story of the penniless but idealistic Keats and the vexing and witty Fanny Brawne.

“Dead Poets Society” (Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.). In 1989, Robin Williams surprised audiences with an unconventionally restrained and dramatic performance as Pro-

fessor Keating in Dead Poets Society. Keating, a new English teacher at a boarding school, encourages his students to go against the grain and seize the day, and each is changed for life.

“A Fine Madness” (Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 p.m.).

Sean Connery stars as Samson Shillitoe, a struggling poet who has had one book of his work published but is finding writer's block blighting his attempts to come up with a follow up. The film is a quasi-comic yet seriousminded quirky look at how far we tolerate the artistic impulse.

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) 586-8116.

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Dr. Scott Taylor, DPM, to offer free program The foot is an evolutionary marvel, capable of handling hundreds of tons of force — your weight in motion — every day. Dr. Scott Taylor, DPM, will present a free program on Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Drop in, no registration required. This program is sponsored by the Estes Park Medical Center.

Dr. Taylor will discuss the many types of common foot problems, including the types, diagnosis and treatment. The foot can also indicate other serious problems that come as a result of poor circulation, diabetes, or injury.

The human foot has 42 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and at least 50 ligaments and tendons made of strong fibrous tissues to keep all the moving parts together, plus 250,000 sweat glands. The foot’s countless parts, including the toes, heel, and ball, work in harmony to get you from one place to another. But the stress of carrying you around puts your feet at high risk of injury, more so than other parts of your body.

Dr. Taylor joined Estes Park Medical Center in January of 2010. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Reno, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Popula-

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Watercolor Artist Linda Palmer Featured At The Art Center

The Families for Estes Group would like to give a huge thanks to our partners for the “Skatin’ to the 80’s” Family Event in early March. We would also like to thank our community for coming out and enjoying a great time! THANK YOU!

Our Sponsors: Kirk’s Fly Shop Estes Valley Parks and Recreation/Aquatic Center YMCA of the Rockies Town of Estes Park Dick’s Red Rose Rock Museum Estes Park Special Events Department

J. S. BACH’S ST JOHN PASSION Palm Sunday, March 29th at 1 PM Reel Mountain Theater, Free Admission

The J.S. Bach St John Passion will be presented in a staged version on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 1 PM at the Reel Mountain Theater in a free performance sponsored by St Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church.

This will be an exceptional and spiritually significant way to begin Holy Week.

The St John Passion is the story of Christ’s arrest, trial and death. Experiencing this story as told in music by Bach is a fitting beginning to Holy Week. Bach, arguably the greatest composer of western music, takes his story directly from St John’s gospel, chapters 17,18 and 19, with a few additional verses from St Matthew.

This is a staged version of the story in which the participants move about and interact with each other. As such, it is an extremely powerful encounter which pulls the viewer/listener into the performance. The soloists and instrumentalists are all world class musicians who themselves enter deeply into the story and make it come alive for today.

The Art Center of Estes Park is pleased to feature Fort Collins artist Linda Palmer’s in the show “Dancing Colors,” April 3-May 10, 2015 at the Art Center of Estes Park. The artist’s reception, sponsored by Alice Goodland and Larry and Alice League will be Friday, April 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Linda C. Palmer is a versatile artist whose artwork celebrates the beauty God has given to us through nature. Linda is both a plein air painter and a studio

painter expressing her impressions using the mediums of watercolor and pastel. “I try to draw viewers into the painting as though they are walking down a lovely path, to pause at a bench then to be drawn to another exciting place.” This is done with spots of bright light or atmospheric light, color, lines that add exciting interest to each painting. Collectors call Linda’s paintings “Happy Paintings.”

Linda’s love of nature is splendidly reflected in her artwork—she says, “Come, step into my world of light and color.”

Ms. Palmer is an award winning, professional artist who has had artwork displayed in numerous juried art shows and exhibitions at the federation, national, and state levels, and in private collections

within the United States.

Linda has a Bachelor of Art Degree from Colorado State University, and is a Signature Member Status – Pastel Signature Member Status – Colorado Watercolor Society, as well as a member of the International Association of Pastel Society, the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Plein Air Painters of Estes Park, the Thompson Valley Art League, the Western Colorado Watercolor Society and the Western Federation of Watercolor Society.

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 and contribute to the Art Center’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 of exhibitions, art classes and presentations offered please call the Art Center at 970-5865882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes” or “Shows” for more information.

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epnews.com Listed below in random order are merchants that have donated prizes for the 2015 Estes Park Duck as of March 24th, 2015 THIRTY BELOW LEATHER MOOSE CREEK LTD KIND COFFEE UNIVERSAL FLY LTD. SWEET BASILICO CAFE MUTT HUTT PET SALON NOTCHTOP BAKERY & CAFE COMFORT INN THE ESTES PARK GOLF COURSE LA MEXICANA REEL MOUNTAIN THEATER / COLORADO MOUNTAINS CINEMAS MADAME VERA FLAVORS OF THE ROCKIES ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOPS MOLLY B SPENCER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC ROCK INN MOUNTAIN TAVERN SHAKES ALIVE! FRUIT SHAKES RIVERSPOINTE SPA BACKBONE ADVENTURE RENTALS THE RUSTIC ACRE OMNIBUS ESTES PARK COLOR A-1 WILDWATER ELIZABETH GUILD / LIZZIE’S BOUTIQUE FLOANN’S COTTAGES ESTES PARK BREWERY @ THE EVENT CTR. III - IMAGE INHANCEMENT SCOT’S SPORTING GOODS, LTD. TWO BLONDES & A SALON MORNING LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY THE EGG & I SAFEWAY STORE NO. 920 BIG RED OF THE ROCKIES SPORTS SHOP HOBERT OFFICE SERVICES, LTD. LA HACIENDA BAR AND GRILL MOUNTAIN BLOWN GLASS CLAIRE’S ON THE PARK COST CUTTERS #62065 ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY H & R BLOCK MCCREADY TAX & ACCOUNTING CHIPPERS LANES ESTES PARK CENTER SHIRTSAVERS DISCOUNT OUTLET MURPHY’S RIVER LODGE MASTER GRAPHICS PRINTING/SHIPPING THE WILD ROSE FOOD & SPIRITS CO. MACDONALD BOOK SHOP HIMALAYAN ARTS MAMA ROSE’S RESTAURANT POPPY’S PIZZA & GRILL ASPEN EYE CENTER ASPEN AND EVERGREEN GALLERY RMC CLOTHING COMPANY SKIN DEEP IN THE ROCKIES COLORADO HOMESTEAD WYNBRIER, LTD. BEAR NECESSITIES & CUBS SASQUATCH FLY FISHING OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK SUZHAN’S MOBILE DOG GROOMING ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY A WANDERLUST ADVENTURE MAJOR SPONSORS BARBARA’S BED & BREAKFAST MOON TRAILWAY MUSIC / RARE MOMENT MOUNTAIN MUNCHIES OR TIKI BAR FALL RIVER PRODUCTIONS NICKY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

WALKER AUTOMOTIVE BRIGGS CARPET CARE OF ESTES PARK BARLEEN’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN OPRY THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE SIMPLY CHRISTMAS ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK CHELITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT MEMORIES OLD TIME / PORTRAITS GRANNY GINGHAM MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE SNOWY PEAKS WINERY SOLITUDE CABINS CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK GENERATIONS SALON AND DAY SPA

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Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies continues the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammersteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, South Pacific this weekend! Final shows will be performed this Friday, March 27th and Saturday, March 28th at the YMCA of the Rockies Hempel Family Hall. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available online at fineartsguild.org as well as in advance at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Ave, downtown Estes Park or at the door (if its not sold out).

Tickets in advance are $12 for adults, $6 for youth under 18, and seniors-$10. At the door, ticket prices are adults-$14, youth-$8 and seniors-$12.

The plot centers on an American nurse, bright and bubbly Ensign Nellie Forbush stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II who falls in love with a middle-aged expatriate French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixed-race children. A secondary romance, between a U.S. lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman, explores his fears of the social consequences should he marry his Asian sweetheart. Supporting characters, including a comic petty officer and the Tonkinese girl's mother, help to tie the stories together.

South Pacific includes well-known songs such as Some Enchanted Evening, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Gonna Wash that Man Right out of My Hair, There is Nothing Like a Dame, and Bali Hai to name a few.

Under the baton and the very competent direction of Chris Wood, the magic of theater comes alive to Estes Park stage and community.

Greig Steiner has provided and set the scene transforming the small stage of Hempel Auditorium into a South Pacific paradise.

The cast got standing ovations last weekend and the reviews are great! Get your tickets to see this show before its gone!

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South Pacific Cast 2015 Christopher Wood - Director Susan Henshaw - Stage Manager Grace Thamert - Ngana Michael McCown - Jerome an McCown - Nellie Forbush Larry Pierce - Emile de Becque Donabeth Downey - Bloody Mary Collin Eshelman - Stewpot ordan Hazelton - Luther Billis Michael Byrnes - Professor Randy Boyd - Lt. Joseph Cable im Cope - Capt. Brackett Lowell Krandell - Commander Harbsion Don Stewart - Lt. Buzz Adams Kalia Berstein - Liat Dan Ertl - Quale/Marine/Pilot Mark Lorenz - McCaffrey/Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien/Pilot Nurses/Ensigns Becky Browning - Nurse Mary Hunter - Nurse vy Hockenberry - Nurse MacGregor Ayanna Smith - Dinah Olivia Reins - Nurse Kris Hazelton - Nurse Polly Twogood Katie Cope - Nurse Molly Twogood Orchestra Michele Gergen-Wisner - Keyboard Loren Johnson -Trumpet Lynette Johnson - Flute Gary Brown - Percussion Robert Keep - Winds - Clarinet/Oboe Curtis Fox - Trombone Tech Katharine Bogards & Bill McNamara - Lights Greig Steiner - Set Design Props-Kathy Littlejohn ulie Phares &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Kathy Littlejohn-Costumes Brenda Reins & Jim Carpenter-Stage Hands

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Five Steps To Financial Freedom How much have things have changed since the Great Recession of 2008? This is worth pondering, as we look toward a new five-part series of financial workshops beginning at the Estes Valley Library on Monday, April 20.

Among the frequently-overheard assertions: employees no longer have job security; pay raises are an exception; promotions are possible only by changing employers; baby boomers’ retirement plans require working until 70 or later; buying a home is a foolish goal; the costs of college education can’t be justified; corporate greed is destroying the country; the middle class is disappearing (or will be taxed to death).

There’s no denying that the Great Recession led to a downsizing of Americans’ expectations and perhaps a new frugality in spending and borrowing habits. At best, there’s agreement that a full financial recovery will take years, with the caveat that it may never occur.

But what has NOT changed is the triedand-true financial foundation allowing individuals to build a secure life. These principles remain the same whether the economy is thriving or floundering, whether interest rates are next-to-nothing or sky-high, whether you’re twenty-something or a retiring baby boomer. For the individual, the path to financial security is the same, and it’s not all that complicated.

What are these unchanging rules of good financial management? Following are the Top Five Steps to financial freedom and peace of mind no matter what’s happening in the world.

1) Spend less than you earn (and save the

rest). A good rule of thumb is to save at least 10% of what you earn for retirement and another 5 - 10% for other life events.

No matter what your income, living within your means and saving for the future is possible and creates phenomenal satisfaction.

2) Have an emergency fund of cash.

There is always some unexpected emergency just around the corner. Experts advise having six to nine months of living expenses available if you’re currently employed. If you’re retired, increase that cash position to one to two years of funds you’d need during a severe market downturn.

3) Pay all your bills on time, keeping a spotless credit rating while avoiding any expensive, unnecessary borrowing. Positive net worth is the goal, even if it takes years to achieve.

4) Insure against the worst. An accident, illness, or disaster can create financial woes lasting a lifetime, so purchase policies that protect you - and hope you never have to use them.

5) Understand the value of time. Time creates compound growth: “free” money is earned when it stays invested. Also, focus the valuable hours of your life on what is meaningful and productive for you. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Time is money,” These principles (and many more) are the current topic at the popular five-part basic financial education series beginning Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m., continuing for five consecutive Mondays. Sign up now. No matter how the economy changes, the principles remain the same for everyone to create their own successful financial future.

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Email Basics To Internet Security: Library Tech Classes For April

Computer and technology workshops continue to be popular this season at the Estes Valley Library. The Library’s sessions are all designed for a variety of learning levels and based on many community requests for hands-on instruction. All classes are being facilitated under the helpful instruction of Library Tech Guide Diana Laughlin.

Workshops are free, but advanced signup is required to ensure seating. Sign-up is available at estesvalleylibrary.org or by contacting the Library directly.

Here is a roster of this April’s upcoming workshops: “Internet Basics: Keeping Informed, Keeping In Touch” (Monday, March 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; repeated on Monday, April 20, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.—in the Computer Commons). Learn to find the information you need online. Participants will gain familiarity with the many tools and resources available on the Internet: healthcare, business, banking, government, staying in touch with family and friends, managing one’s library account, and more.

Email Basics for Beginners (Monday, April 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Computer Commons). Before attending this class, schedule a Book-a-Librarian session for help creating a free Gmail account. During class, participants will send and receive their first emails—and add family and friends to their contacts list. Learn about safety concerns such as how to recognize suspicious email.

“Listen to Music for Free” (Friday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.—Wasson Room). Your iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or tablet all offer ways to access your favorite songs and discover new sounds. This workshop will demonstrate how to stream music online and create free radio stations personalized to your

interests. Bring your own device.

“Safety and Security on the Internet” (Monday, April 13, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—Computer Commons). Participants will learn how to protect their identity and to recognize scams while banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with friends and family online. The session will review common types of online scams, with tips on how to recognize suspicious websites and emails. Attendees will learn to identify secure websites, determine when it’s safe to enter personal and credit card information, and measure the strength of passwords used.

“Computer Very Basics: Just for Beginners” (Friday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Computer Commons). This session is ideal for those who have never or rarely ever used a computer. Learn how to utilize the mouse and keyboard while logging into the Library’s public computers. Participants will gain an overview of common programs, printing steps, and learn to identify safe sites. Students will learn on a Mac, and many of the basic skills will apply to a Windows PC as well.

“Free Library eBooks: Made Easy” (Friday, April 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Wasson Room). The workshop will offer participants insights in how to download eBooks from among the hundreds of available titles in the Library’s online collection. The eBooks are designed to be read on personal devices, including iPads, Android tablets, Nook tablets, and other devices. Participants should plan to bring their own personal devices, as well as any passwords they may need to access their files or download apps.

Additional workshops scheduled in May. Those are listed in the newsletter “Gatherings,” available online or in print at the Library.

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Library Friends & Foundation Accepting Book Donations Whether you’re straightening up your bookshelves or embarking on a major spring cleaning project, now is an ideal time to consider donating used books, DVDs, and music CDs to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. The organization is now receiving and sorting materials for this year’s Used Book Sale, scheduled for August 7 to 9, 2015, at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Conference Center.

Donations may be brought to the Library anytime during regularly open

hours. Those with a small quantity may bring their donations to the first-floor service desk. Donors with large quantities of materials may take them to the Library’s delivery door on the north side of the building and ring the door buzzer. Library staff will provide a receipt for tax purposes.

Although most book donations are encouraged (hardbacks and paperbacks alike), there are a few exceptions. Books in very poor condition should not be brought in for the sale. Similarly, the

Friends & Foundation is unable to accept encyclopedias, yearbooks, textbooks or school books of any kind. The organization also does not accept de-accessioned library books, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, maps, magazines, record albums, VHS tapes, or music cassettes. Unfortunately, these particular items have proven not to have a resale market for the Used Book Sale.

While magazines donations are not accepted by the Library, donors may contact the local thrift stores to see if their maga-

zine back issues may be accepted there.

Book lovers are encouraged to mark their calendars for August 7 through 9, when more than 30,000 gently-used books and other materials will be up for sale at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. All proceeds provide direct benefit to the Library and enhance its programs and services.

For more information about the Used Book Sale and the donation process, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

Local Teens Showcase Digital Artwork At Monday Event The powerful tools of digital technology can transport anyone into a new realm of imagination, with just some simple camera and computer work. This month at the Estes Valley Library, more than a dozen local teens spent a Saturday afternoon learning about green screen technology and special apps to turn their skits and ideas into works of digital art and digital performance.

These participants will present what they learned and created to the community in a “Digital Artwork Showcase.”

This “show and tell” event is open to the public and takes place in the Library’s Hondius Community Room this Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m. Those attending will have opportunity to hear from the student participants, as they share what they learned in the creative process. Some worked with computer apps and others with Photoshop and similar software, with different technologies presenting unique opportunities and challenges. Some students were using this technology for the first time, while others had experience working on photography, film and music projects from home.

One element that made the creations possible was the new “Green Screen” recently acquired by the Library. That screen is 12 by 18 feet in size, large enough to allow those being filmed to stand on the screen, allowing head-totoe “transport” of their persons and characters into creative and imaginative

settings. At the “Digital Artwork Showcase” event, attendees will also have a chance to learn how this technology works and how it might someday be useful for a variety of “do it yourself ” productions, created by youth and adults alike.

No advance registration is required to attend Tuesday’s program. Those with questions are encouraged to contact Teen Services Guide Katherine Dumont at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org For general information, visit the Library’s website at estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

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Ophthalmology

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Eagle Rock Theatre Continues Tradition Of Pushing The Envelope

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or the past three years, the Eagle Rock School’s Music and Performance Department has explored the edgier side of musical theatre, presenting shows like Urinetown and Rent. Eagle Rock’s new Music and Performance Instructor Meghan Tokunaga-Scanlon pushes boundaries even farther this year with a daring selection: Spring Awakening. This show is for mature audiences and is not suitable for children. “I’m glad I have such a supportive administration,” says Tokunaga-Scanlon, “because we are taking on some really weighty issues with this. But the topics are relatable to a lot of our students.” The Eagle Rock Theatre production will be staged at the Rialto in Loveland on 228 East 4th Street, on Wednesday, April 1st, Thursday, April 2nd, and Friday, April 3rd. All shows begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission at the door is “pay what you like” and benefits the Eagle Rock Graduate Fund.

The musical, which premiered on Broadway in December of 2006, went on to win eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2007. It was based on “Spring Awakening: A Children’s Tragedy,” an 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, who has been described as the greatest turn-of- thecentury American playwright (Wedekind’s work also was the basis for the Lulu plays and Alban Berg’s famed opera). With the book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening is by turns irreverent, poignant, boisterous, and thoughtful. The authors made the unlikely decision to convey the internal struggles of 19th c. German adolescents through breakout performance numbers of 21st century angst-driven rock, and the result is both surprising and effective.

The show takes an unblinking look at the consequences of society’s taboos surrounding sex, and touches on related themes of violence, homosexuality, abortion, and child abuse.

In the principal roles, Mikaela

Bowman will play Wendla, Saben Hinckley is cast as Melchior, and Hunter Gantz takes the part of Moritz. The supporting cast includes Martin Araiza as Otto, Javonnie Campbell as Anna, Emelia Eller as Martha, Ziyad Johnstone as Adult Male, Ember Jones as Ernst, June Jones-Knight as Ilse, Chemi Lewis as Hanschen, Brighid Scanlon as Adult Female, Nigel Taylor as Georg, and Cassandra Zambrana as Thea.

The production is directed by Meghan Tokunaga-Scanlon with codirectors Andrew Walker and Brighid Scanlon, and music direction by pianist Anneke Toomey. Other members of the pit orchestra are: Jean Denney, violin; Sarah Avery, viola; Elizabeth LaManna, cello; Tyler Honsel, bass; Tim Wendel, guitar; and Juan Torres, percussion.

Eagle Rock, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of the American Honda Education Corporation, a nonprofit subsidiary of the American Honda Motor Company, is both a school for high school age students and a professional development center for adults, particularly educators.

The school is a year-round, residential, and full-scholarship school that enrolls young people from around the United States in an innovative learning program with national recognition. The Professional Development Center works with educators from around the country who wish to study how to re-engage, retain and graduate students. The center provides consulting services at school sites and host educators who study and learn from Eagle Rock practices.

Since 2011, the Eagle Rock Music and Performance Department has been part of the Berklee City Music Network. For more information on the school, please visit www.eaglerockschool.org.

For more about Eagle Rock Theatre’s “Spring Awakening,” visit facebook.com/ EagleRockSpringAwakening or email erstheatre@eaglerockschool.org

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7 ACRES IN KENDALL RANCH. 360 degree views including Longs Peak, Eagle Rock & the Estes Valley. Water, sewer & nat gas avail. May be used as horse propery. Addt’l 5 acres available.

LOT FOR SALE, OVER 1 ACRE, WATER TAP PAID. Lot w/ mtn views,

$464,500 710 Black Canyon Dr

$350,000 2017 Kendall Dr

CUSTOM LUXURY HOME near the top of Thunder Mountain. Spectacular views & borders open space. High end finishes with attention to detail throughout all 3 levels.

Warm contemporary home speaks of quality from the moment you arrive. Add dramatic views of the Mountains & convenient in town location & you have a sanctuary not to be missed.

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GORGEOUS BUILDING SITE in the Reserve. 1.22 acre lot w/wide spread views of Long’s Peak, Twin Sisters. Backs to 8 acre parcel for max privacy. Close to downtown w/city utilities.

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ESTATE LOT IN ESTES PARK. 10 acres with barn and well. This lot offers great seclusion & easy access. Perfect for a luxurious mountain home!

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PRIME OFFICE SPACE Welcoming reception area, 4 sep rms, sunny deck above river, private 1/2 bath. Currently occupied as massage/wellness retreat, but would make great office space.

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BUILDABLE SITE with 22x19 garage & 20x14 building, well & vault (may need reconditioned or replaced) Home removed from flood. Map available. $55,000 234 River Fork Rd

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FINAL CONDO in this phase of construction at The Meadow. 3 bedroom, end unit, one level living. There is still time to choose your finishes. Great vacation rental income property or make this your Estes Park home. $424,900 355 Kiowa Dr

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Six First Colorado Realty REALTORS® Earn Quality Service Certification

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An area of gorgeous homes and ready for you to build. Located at the entrance to Thunder Mountain Park. $214,000

Agents Julia Daley, Sue Magnuson, Mike Richardson and Lori Smith have been granted the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified® Platinum. The award is in recognition of earning 100% client satisfaction in 2014, and both Daley and Magnuson received this same recognition the previous year. Christian Collinet and Judy Nystrom have both repeated the previous year’s achievement of being granted Quality Service Certified® Gold. These awards are based upon client satisfaction as measured by Leading Research Corporation (LRC).

A Quality Service Certified (QSC) award status is the only recognition in the real estate industry based in independently validated customer satisfaction survey results. After the conclusion of real estate transactions, clients of QSC agents receive a survey, asking them to rate the agent on various aspects of the service process. The surveys are adminis-

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by LRC. Client feedback from the surveys becomes part of the agent’s credentials. An overall rating is displayed on the consumer websites (www.QualityService.org and www.RatedAgent.com) where buyers and sellers have the ability to select a real estate professional based upon each agent’s validated record of service satisfaction.

“Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients,” says Larry D. Romito, President and CEO of QSC. He adds, “Consumers have greater confidence in service reliability, results and satisfaction with a Quality Service Certified real estate professional because they know that the agent’s service record has been validated by an independent third party. … service satisfaction records like First Colorado Realty agents have achieved is just awesome.”

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$185,000 512 Saint Vrain Ln End unit, one level condo in a delightful neighborhood, close to shopping, schools. Built in 2003, it is in good condition. Freshly painted, new carpeting. Handicap accessible with no steps. All appliances included. Move in ready. May be used for short and long term rentals.

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Special Presentation Remembers Three Poets Of Estes Park History

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April is National Poetry Month, and two local organizations are partnering to remember and celebrate several acclaimed poets who have been part of our area’s history. “Prolific Poets of the Estes Valley” is being co-hosted by the Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. The free one-hour event will take place at the Museum and no advance sign-up is necessary.

At the special program, three presenters will each share profiles and readings from three distinct writers who called the Estes valley home. Local poet Cynthia Reedy will share poems and a biographic overview of Edna Davis Romig (18891978). Romig was a longtime professor of English at the University of Colorado who retired to Estes Park in 1955.

Among her books of poems are “Flash of Wings” and “These are the Fields,” both of which celebrate her love of nature and birdwatching. Romig was a friend of poet Robert Frost and his wife Elinor, with many letters exchanged among them over the years.

Local performer Mark Lorenz will tell the story of Clem Yore (1875-1936), a St. Louis native who moved to Estes Park in 1915. Not only did Yore’s career include twenty novels, he wrote two books of poetry and hundreds of other poems that were printed in magazines and anthologies with a national audience. Remarking about Clem Yore, the May 1918 edition

of “National Magazine” wrote: “Since his sojourn in Colorado, mountains have found place in his soul, his verse teems with the bigness and freshness of the West, and has earned for him the laurels of Colorado’s State Poet. In his poem 'Colorado' is evidenced the versatility of his pen.”

Kurtis Kelly will offer a portrayal of Charles Edwin Hewes (1870-1947), who is remembered not only for his poetry but as the builder/operator of the historic Hewes-Kirkwood Inn, site of today’s Rocky Ridge Music Center. When not managing the Inn, Hewes devoted his time to writing novels and poetry, including "The America," a 690-page epic poem that he worked on for 17 years.

While his poetry revered the lands that would become Rocky Mountain National Park, he in fact opposed the Park’s creation, fearing it would lead to excessive commercial development, a position that put him at odds with his neighbor, Enos Mills.

Special artifacts related to these poets that are part of the Museum’s collection will be on display at the April 15 event.

Poetry is a written art form that is also intended for the enjoyment of listening, and each of the program segments will allow time for attendees to hear the beauty of these poets’ written words.

For more information, contact the Museum (970-586-6256; www.estes.org/museum), or the Library (970-586-8116; www.estesvalleylibrary.org).

Plein Air Rockies 2015 Call For Entries For over 13 years, the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park has produced a national plein air event in Colorado. The Cultural Arts Council is inviting artist from around the globe to participate in Plein Air Rockies- "A Festival of Outdoor Painting.” The Northern Rockies and Rocky Mountain National Park are one of the most Spectacular places on earth, and a breathtaking place to visit, and plein air artists are asked to submit to our "Call for Entries" to compete for the opportunity to and experience the beauty of the majestic Colorado Rockies.

The National paint out will take place August 8th- 20th in Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Park area. The Festival includes many painting activities

including a Nocturne Paint Out, Paint the Town and other sanctioned events. A gala opening day s slated for August 23rd with a quick draw and live auction, exhibition, sales and award ceremonies, in 2013 $10,675 in cash prizes were awarded.

To obtain a prospectus contact the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park at: 970586-9203 or at info@estesarts.com. The deadline for entry is April 18th 2015.

In 2015 the CAC of EP continues to serve for over 25 years as a 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organization in the greater Estes Valley. A portion of all proceeds from art sales in the gallery go back to visual and performing arts programs that benefit persons of all ages.

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EPNRC To Host Volunteer Opportunities Table At April 1 Job Fair more about what volunteer opportunities are available in Estes Park are encouraged to visit our table. Do you enjoy working with children? Are you interested in art?

Mediation your thing? How about computer/administrative work? Love being in the outdoors? Are you a history buff?

Yes, you can find a job and an organization that speaks to you. The following organizations will have specific information available and more are coming in every day: • Estes Park Museum • Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success • Estes Valley Restorative Justice Program • YMCA of the Rockies • Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. you volunteer, you vote every day about • Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center the kind of community you want to live in. This is certainly true in Estes Park.

• MacGregor Ranch Volunteers are numerous and generous • Estes Valley Land Trust and very critical to the success of our lo- • Rocky Ridge Music Center cal nonprofits. So, how do you get in• Estes Institute Inc. volved and find an organization that meets your needs and interests? Come to • Estes Valley Victim Advocates • Harmony Foundation, Inc. the Estes Park Job Fair and visit the Vol• Estes Park Learning Place unteer Opportunities table.

Consider what you can do for the comThe Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) is pleased to once again munity you care so deeply about – conhost the Volunteer Opportunities table at sider volunteering! the Estes Park Job Fair from 9 a.m. – 1 For additional information or quesp.m. on Wednesday, April 1. The Job Fair tions, please contact Jill Lancaster, EPwill be held at the Rocky Mountain Park NRC Executive Director at Inn. director@epnonprofit.org or 970-4807805.

Area residents interested in learning I have heard it said that volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when

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“Capturing The Light” May 2nd-31st 2015 The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (CAC) is proud to announce its third juried Fine Art Photography Exhibition.

“Capturing the Light” will open in the CAC Fine Art Gallery’s Facility in beautiful Estes Park Colorado, Saturday May 2nd with a reception from 5-7 p.m.

“Capturing the Light” was created to showcase a diverse approach to photography and is open to artist who resides in Larimer and Boulder Counties, as well as the Denver metro area only. Our call for entries is accepting submission in the following categories; DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Color/Black and White BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY:

Film that is Dark Room processed and printed photographs *These entries may not have ANY digital aspect, including but not limited to scanning, digital printing or any digital altercation is not allowed for pure BW entries. * They may have applied color, done by hand.

Maximum image size: 24”x 36” in any direction or a maximum of 720 square inches. Maximum of three entries per artist.

Deadline for Entry Submission is April 3, 2015. For a copy of the prospectus contact us at info@estesarts.com or call 970-586-9203.

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April 9 Lunch & Learn Roundtable Explores Effective Communication Methods EPNRC is pleased to announce April’s Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion, Effective Communication: Navigating the plethora of communication methods.

This program will be held on Thursday, April 9 from Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

How do you communicate? Whether it is sharing your story with donors, informing clients/customers of your services, sharing your good work with the media, or figuring out the best way to disseminate information among staff and leadership, your delivery options are numerous and often times overwhelming!

Gone are the days of utilizing a single source of communication. A direct mail newsletter? Awesome, but you also have to make it available on your website, send it via an email blast, post key points on Facebook, Tweet about it, Instagram it, pin it on Pinterest….. what is missing?

Oh yes, the personal connection!

According to Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado, published by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, every nonprofit should aspire to engage stakeholders with impactful communications. Effective communications also help to ensure public trust in your organization. Excellent internal and external communications will: • advance your nonprofit’s mission,

• inspire your stakeholders, and; • increase your impact.

Internal communication is essential to motivate, inform, and counsel employees and volunteers and to set the stage for excellent external communication. External communications are necessary to: attract and retain stakeholders; raise public awareness; and increase understanding, commitment, and funding for the organization.

But how do we do this? What is most effective? Grab your lunch and join us as we explore what works (and doesn’t work) for you. How are you navigating and managing all the ways to convey your message? Have you have more success with one method of communication over another? Bring your best practices, challenges, solutions – the goal is to learn from each other. There is no formal speaker, simply a lively discussion between individuals interested in the topic.

Lunch & Lean Roundtable Discussions are free of charge to EPNRC member organizations (staff and current board) and $10 for nonmembers. Don’t miss out!

For more information and to join today visit www.epnonprofit.org/nonprofit-organizational-memberships/ If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

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STAY FOR A WEEKEND, OR A WHILE Experience life’s simple pleasures in this wellcrafted home, while savoring the sounds and sight of Fall River. Situated in a private setting, this 1700 square foot home built in 2001 features a great room design with vaulted ceiling, arched windows, gas log fireplace, and a beautifully appointed, functional kitchen. The master bedroom suite is on the main level, has three closets and a 5 piece master bath with jetted tub. A powder room and generously sized laundry room with access to the attached 3 car garage complete the main level of this comfortable home.

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Columbines Luncheon Will Be Magical The Columbines Ladies Club luncheon will have another interesting program this month and will feature "Magic by Mack." Mack Hunt has been doing Magic since he was in grade school and when he was in graduate school at the University of Nebraska, he had a booking agent. He has given shows for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Good Samaritan, Prospect Park, Civic Groups and others in the Estes Park area.

The Columbines Club meets the first Wednesday of every month during the fall and winter months. The Club is a strictly social women’s group formed originally out of New Comers many years ago. If you are interested in joining our group and participating in many fun activities such as the upcoming lunch and “Magic by Mack” program, please call Esther Cenac at 586-9449.

Handgun Training Basic Pistol Shooting Courses will be offered on Saturday, April 4 and again on Saturday, May 9. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required.

The course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and beginning marksmanship with both revolvers and semi-automatic handguns.

All student books and class materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. If you are considering buying a handgun, wait until after you take this class. This class meets the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Pre-registration is required for either class date. Tuition is $115.00 for general public and $100.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members, payable on the day of class. For more information or to pre-register, go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx. Select the class title, enter the Estes Park ZIP code,

and click search. You may also call Jim at 970-481-4279 for additional information or for assistance with pre-registration.

Classes are held at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Community Drive and Highway 36, next to the dog park.

Defensive Handgun Skills Review: For those who have had intermediate or advanced pistol skills training, the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club provides a 90 minute Defensive Handgun Skills Review on the first Tuesday of each month at the club’s indoor range. This is not an “open range” or a class per se, but rather an instructor-led skills review and practice for those who have had formal training and have all of the required equipment. Cost is $1.00 for EPG&A Club members or $5.00 for non-members. Upcoming reviews will be Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday, May 5. The reviews begin at 5:15 p.m., the range will be open by 5:00 p.m. You will need 100 – 150 rounds of ammunition. Contact Jim for more information: 970-481-4279.

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Outside The Camp- New Christian Ministry In Estes Park

Glucose $16

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel $50

Basic Metabolic Panel $35

Hemaglobin A1C $30 PSA Screening $25

Lipid Panel $25

TSH – Thyroid Screening $25

Liver Enzyme $16

Complete Blood Count with Auto Diff

Blood Type $23

$20

Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy $55

Cholesterol $20

Health Information - LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Skin Cancer Screening - DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES Dental Screening - WILLIAM R. PIKE, DDS Foot Screenings - SCOTT TAYLOR, DPM Carotid Ultra Sound Screening - EPMG CARDIOLOGY - $30 Blood Pressure Checks - EPMC AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Hearing Screening - WENDY KOENIG, AUD Vision Screening - ASPEN EYE CENTER – LONGLEY PARKER, OD Acupuncture Information - MELISSA ROBERTS, MSOM, L. AC. Reiki Demonstrations - JANE RUTLEDGE – REIKI 111 MASTER/TEACHER Exercise Fitness Consultation - EPMC PHYSICAL THERAPY Wellness Assessments - ESTES PARK MEDICAL GROUP Bone Density Screening

Outside the Camp (OTC) is a new Christian ministry in Estes Park dedicated to loving God and loving people.

OTC's mission is to provide avenues for people to find restoration, healing, faith, love, forgiveness, provision, courage, renewal, hope, and freedom in Jesus Christ.

Lead pastor Dave Rodda and his family have been a part of the Estes Park community for a year and a half, actively involved in youth and school sports. Dave has been committed to the ideals of OTC for over 20

years and is excited to begin this new endeavor.

OTC's first public event will be held on Easter Sunday, April 5th.

There will be a time of worship and Bible teaching with plenty of coffee and pastries to go around. It will be held at Trout Haven Event Center, 800 Moraine Ave, (right next door to Smokin' Dave's) at 10:30 a.m. Following Easter Sunday there will be regular, weekly worship services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Trout Haven.

An Invitation To Join SMLC On A Tumultuous Journey

For more information, call 577-4390.

Enter through the main entrance.

¡NO OLVIDE LA FECHA! Festival de la Salud Estes Park Medical Center!

Panel Metabólico Comprensivo $50 Colesterol $20 Panel Metabólico Básico $35

Glucosa $16

Panel de Lípidos $25 Conteo Completo de Sangre $20

Hemoglobina A1C $30 Evaluación de PSA $25

Enzimas del Hígado $16

Evaluación de Tiroides TSH $25

Tipo de Sangre $23

Vitamina D 25 Hyroxy $55

Información de Salud – DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO DE LARIMER Evaluación de Cáncer de la Piel – CENTRO DE DERMATOLOGÍA OF THE ROCKIES EVALUACIÓN

Dental – WILLIAM R. PIKE, DDS Evaluación de Problemas de los Pies – SCOTT TAYLOR, DPM Evaluación con Ultra Sonido de la Carótida– EPMG CARDIOLOGÍA - $30 Chequeo de Presión de la Sangre – EPMC AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Evaluación del Oído– WENDY KOENIG, AUD Evaluación de la Visión – ASPEN EYE CENTER – LONGLEY PARKER, OD Información sobre Acupuntura – MELISSA ROBERTS, MSOM, L. AC. Demostraciones de Reiki – JANE RUTLEDGE – REIKI 111 MASTER/TEACHER Consulta de Estado Físico y Ejercicios – EPMC PHYSICAL THERAPY Evaluación de Densidad de los Huesos

Sábado, 28 de Marzo 7 am a 11 am Para más información llame al 577-4390 Entre en el Edificio por la Entrada Principal

The events of Holy Week, this year from Palm Sunday, March 29 to Easter Sunday, April 5th, take Christians on a tumultuos, emotional journey from joy to grief and back to joy again. Because emotional support from fellow Christians helps them stay on an even keel, the members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, next to Good Samaritan Village, invite fellow Christians to walk with them through the four sacred Holy-week events in the life of all Christians, starting on Sunday, March 29th.

The Palm Sunday Service, on March 29th at 9:00 a.m., commemorates the irony of Christ’s glorious, palm-strewn procession into Jerusalem, when the multitude shouted, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the King,” followed by His persecution and death just a few days later. On Palm Sunday, the SMLC Lutherans will give a dramatic choral reading of the precipitous events of Christ’s last week as He begins His journey on to the Cross. What an emotional roller-coaster for His followers!

Then, on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Ron Bockhaus will officiate at a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the Passover Feast when Christ gave

specific instructions to His Disciples to “Do this in remembrance of me.” Since before that meal, itself, Christ washed the feet of his disciples to show the importance of being servants to each other, those SMLC members and guests who find it meaningful will also wash each other’s feet. Third, the Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3rd will commemorate Christ’s agony as he carried His own cross, the cross of a common criminal, all the way up to the top of the hill named Golgotha, “the Skull,” where he was nailed to it and left to die. However, death could not hold Him. On Easter morning at the 9:00 a.m. service, the service where participants can rejoice with the disciples by discovering that their companion on the road to Emmaus is the risen Christ, all of SMLC’s members and their 21st Century companions will express their wonder over Christ’s victory over death with “all the stops pulled out.”

Literally. Phyllis Eggers will be opening the Allen Organ up to support the enthusiastic singing and trumpeting of the awe-inspiring message, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today.” The entire journey is an annual walk of faith. The members of SMLC invite everyone to take it with them.

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Begin Holy Week With St. John’s Passion The Passion story according to St. John as set to music by J S Bach will be presented in a staged version on Palm Sunday, March 29, at the Reel Mountain Theater at 1 p.m. in a free performance sponsored by St Bartholomew’s Church.

This will be an exceptional and spiritually significant way to begin Holy Week.

The St John Passion is the story of Christ’s arrest, trial and death. Experiencing this story as told in music by Bach is a fitting beginning to Holy Week. Bach, who is arguably the greatest composer of western music, takes his story directly from St. John’s gospel, chapters 17, 18 and 19 with a few additional verses from St. Matthew.

Since the Middle Ages the Passion story was sung and chanted during Holy Week.

This setting by J S Bach was called “one of the most profound and perfected works of Bach” by the 19th century composer Robert Schumann.

In John Eliot Gardiners’s new book, Bach, Music in the Castle of Heaven, he

This is the 31st year of Quota Club’s Taste of Estes, this community tradition is an event that combines philanthropy, food, and fun in that way only this town can.

For those of you unfamiliar with the event, Taste of Estes is a fundraising event for the Quota Club that is wholly supported by the restaurants that participate. Restaurants offer samples of their favorite dishes, and guests have the rare opportunity to try a ‘taste’ of over 20 entrées in one night--all for just $15!

Participating restaurants this year are Antonio’s Real NY Pizza, Big Horn Restaurant, Cables Pub & Grill, Cheesy Lee’s Pizza, Chelitos, Claire’s on the Park, Dairy Queen, The Dunraven Inn, Ed’s Cantina, Egg & I, El Mex-Kal, Grubsteak, La Hacienda Bar and Grill, LongZ Grill (Rocky Mountain Park Inn), Mary’s Lake Lodge, Mountain Home Café, Mountain Strong, Notchtop, Oskar Blues, Peppers, Starbucks, Sweet Basilico, The Taffy Shop, Wild Rose and the YMCA of the Rockies.

A fun addition to Taste of Estes is Quota Club’s drawing for a one of a kind, artist craed flower pot which are now on display at MedX. At the front desk, you can purchase tickets to enter the drawing to win one of these lovely creations.

On the day of the Taste, Quotarians will move the pots and birdhouses over to the Conference Center where you’ll have another opportunity to enter the drawing which will be held that evening. e winners names will be drawn at the

Boulder Bassoon Quartet At Next Music Festival Concert

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet will perform songs from Bach, Jazz, Beatles to Pop this Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. Admission is just $10.00 at the door, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Julia Krohn.

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet performances consist of original works for bassoon quartets plus arrangements of familiar tunes that impress and engage a wide audience of all ages. Together since 2006, their concerts entertain and educate the audience about the bassoon and its versatility. The Quartet’s substantive repertoire includes pieces that vary in length (from 90 seconds to 18 minutes), states that Bach’s St John Passion, ...” and style (classical, jazz, pop). Some of packs a more powerful dramatic punch than any Passion setting before or since. . their original pieces have been written by local composers such as Bill Douglas and .it is as bold and complex an amalgam of quartet member Kent Hurd; arrangestory-telling and meditation, religion and ments include well known tunes such as politics, music and theology, as there has music by the Beatles and film scores Star ever been.”

Wars and Catch Me If You Can. This is a staged version of the story in Each member attended the University which the participants move about and of Colorado College of Music where they interact with each other. As such, it is an studied with Yoshiyuki Ishikawa. Memextremely powerful encounter which bers of the Quartet perform regularly pulls the listener into the story. The with major professional ensembles soloist and instrumentalists are all world throughout Colorado such as the Colclass musicians who enter deeply into the orado Music Festival, Colorado Ballet, story and make it come alive for today.

Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and the Colorado Mahler Fest Orchestra. They are active members of the arts community and committed to music education.

Come listen to the warm, dark, reedy voice of the bassoon as we say goodbye to March and welcome spring in the Rock-

Get Your Tickets For Quota Club’s 31st Annual Taste Of Estes

end of the night and those who win will be able to take their wonderful new artisan craed flower pot or birdhouse home with them.

Proceeds from ticket sales support numerous community service projects, including key funding for new ambulances.

Quota’s impact extends to everyone.

Projects include improving laundry facilities for assisted living facilities and high school driving safety projects. They provide scholarships for aspiring adult students, and the life-changing gift of hearing aids. If you break your leg and need to borrow some crutches or a hospital bed at no cost, Quota Club has a loan closet that can provide that equipment.

Quota’s projects affect everyone in Estes Park.

Chances are, you or someone you know has been positively affected by one of Quota’s projects. Thank them by filling up on some of Estes Park’s best food. The restaurants are going to a lot of work to bring you an unmatched evening of tasty samples, and it’s a night you won’t soon forget!

Tickets are $15 presale, $18 night of event and are now available at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center, Macdonald Book Shop, A La Carte, Estes Park News, Trail Gazette or from any Quota member.

Join us at The Rocky Mountain Park Inn Convention Center, S. St. Vrain Ave., from 5:30-8 p.m., for the 31st Taste Of Estes. You’ll be wonderfully full and you’ll spend a great night with this community. And you will be helping Quota Club continue doing what they do so very well.

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ies with this entertaining program.

There are three concerts in April before the end of our Winter Series. As a special Easter gift to our wonderful audience in appreciation of their support, the Estes Park Music Festival and the Stanley Hotel will present a free concert in the Music Hall the day before Easter on Saturday April 4, featuring the incomparable music of pianist, Peggy Lyon and clarinetist Gregory Dufford. Giddy Up Kitty, the Bluegrass Band with punk and pop pedigree, performs on April 12 . The Music Festival Season finale concludes with the Estes Valley Chamber Singers on April 19.

A special thank you to Peterbark Productions for assisting with our 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 of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an e mail to estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events. Subscription packages are available at the door on the day of the concert or Hobert Office Services, 1140 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO. The Stanley Hotel is pleased to offer a 20% discount on the day of the concert for dining in the Cascade Restaurant.

Additional parking is available behind the hotel main building.

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EVRPD Skate Comp, CARA Track, Tennis, Rockies Skills Challenge

Come learn the basics of softball and learn about fast-pitch softball. This is a program to introduce softball to local young ladies. We will work on basic softLawson Skate Competition & are a part of this program. It is so all ball skills including throwing, catching, youth ages 5-16 can participate in a Longboard Challenge! hitting, rules, games, and having fun. healthy summer activity.

Practices are This program is for girls 7-12 years old. It On Friday, May 22, 2015, come on held twice a week locally, Tuesday and is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10down to the Lawson Skate Park at StanThursday, 8-9 a.m., at Bobcat Stadium. th 11 a.m. Registration: 4/6/15-5/13/15. Inley Park at 2 p.m. for our 5 Annual LawThere are 5 meets in various Front Range District: $38, Out-of-District: $48. son Skate Comp and Longboard Challocations and ALL meets are *optional. lenge! Registration is only $5 for one Rockies Skill Challenge event, $6 for both! This is your chance to Practices start June 2 and the last meet is The Rockies Skill Challenge is a FREE, July 25, which is the State Meet. There win great prizes from Lithium, BC Surf state-wide event, for youth to participate are separate boys and girls divisions. Age and Sport, Meta Skate, and more! Diviagainst their peers in throwing, base runas of July 26, 2015. Registration: 4/6/15sions: K-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, 9thning, and batting. The Rockies Skill 12th Grade, Adult (18 years old +). Prizes 5/20/15. In-District: $38, Out-of-District: Challenge is Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m., at for each age group: Skate Comp; 1st Place: $48.

Stanley Park. There are separate boys and Youth Summer Baseball Deck/Chance to win complete; 2nd Place: girls divisions for ages 6-13 years old (age Trucks; 3rd Place: Wheels. Longboard Youth summer baseball registration is as of 12/31/15). The first place winners in Challenge; 1st Place: Deck/Chance to win open. Divisions include Little Hitters each age group and division advance to complete. Not skating? No worries! Bring (3&4 years old. *$25 In-District/$30 Out- the Sectional Competition. The winners your friends and family for a chance to of-District); Tee-Ball Co-rec (5-6 years of the Sectional Competition advances to win giveaways and enjoy the live music! old); Coach Pitch Co-rec (7-9 years old); the State Championship at the Coca-Cola This is a family oriented event and there and Sandlot Co-rec (10-13 years old).

All-Star Park in Lakewood and receives is NO Smoking/Tobacco use, Drugs, or Program Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays tickets to the Rockies game. Volunteers Alcohol permitted. Participants can pick ONLY; June 2 through July 16 *(Little are needed to run this event. up registration forms at the EVRPD Ad- Hitters is Thursdays only, 10-10:45 a.m.).

Tennis min Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave, Teams will practice once a week on TuesBeginner tennis programs are available Estes Park, CO 80517 or at The Youth days and play a game once a week on this summer for 8-10 year olds using Center. Day of event sign-up ok! No on- Thursdays, with the exception of the first smaller courts, restricted bounce balls, line registration available. week. There will be three practices before and special racquets. Tennis lessons are the first game on Thursday, June 11.

CARA Track also available for 11-16 year olds using Practice dates: June 2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 30 July Join your friends in our second year of regulation size courts and equipment. 3 CARA Track. CARA Track is Colorado's 7, 14. Game dates: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, sessions are available for each age group.

9, 16. Registration: 4/6/15-5/6/15. InPremier Recreational Track Program.

Session 1: 6/2/15-6/12/15. Session 2: District: $38, Out-of-District: $48.

The EVRPD is one of many recreation 7/7/15-7/17/15. Session 3: 7/28/15Girls Fastpitch Instruction agencies from all around the state that 8/7/15. All sessions are Tuesdays, Thurs-

April 1 Deadline Nears FACE of Fiber in the Rockies Entries Due We are looking forward to exhibiting your fiber pieces in the FACE of Fiber show to be held June 12, 13, 14, 2015.

The show will be held at the Park Village Playhouse in Estes Park. Your application must be received by April 1. Estes Valley residents may enter the show as non-juried if you do not wish to sell your pieces.

Works for sale must be entered in the Inkwell and Brew. April 1 is only a few category for Colorado fiber artists. Deweeks away. tails and entry forms available on our website www.fiberartsep.com, or at the Fill out your application and send it in following locations- Neota Designs, The now!

Stitchin' Den, Macdonald Book Shop and

days, and Fridays at the Stanley Park Courts. 8-10 years olds are 9-10 a.m. 1116 year olds are 10-11am. Registration is 4/1/15-ongoing. In-District: $45. Out-ofDistrict: $56.

Coaches and Volunteers Wanted Coaches and volunteers are needed for our various activities. If you would like to become involved, please contact me today at the contact listed below. Various practice times available for youth baseball. Coaches receive a ballcap, coaches shirt, team photo, and we will waive the registration fee for your child.

4 Star Baseball Umpires Wanted Need extra cash this summer? Then join the EVRPD staff and become a youth baseball umpire this summer! Responsible, confident, and reliable persons wanted. No experience required, but a sports background or previous umpiring experience is highly encouraged. Games start the week of June 2 and go through mid-July. Weeknight games starting at 6pm. To join our team, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191 ext. 3 or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Registration/Contact Us Online registration is available at www.evrpd.com. Drop-in registration is available at the EVRPD Admin Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave. Cost is $38/InDistrict and $48/Out-of-District, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-5868191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

4 Star Baseball Registration Opening Coaches and Umpires Needed!

Registration for 4 Star Baseball starts Monday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 22, 2015. No on-line registration will be available for 4 Star. The cost is $75 In-District and $94 Out-of-District. You must come to the EVRPD Administration Office to sign-up. The EVRPD Four Star Baseball program is a recreational travel league comprised of teams from smaller Front Range towns. Four Star keeps in sight the meaning of fun, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the game, with a taste of higher competition. Practices may begin the first week of May (two to three practices a week based on coaches discretion and field availability).

Games begin in June and go through July. Teams play games twice a week, with a minimum of one practice a week.

There are no games over July 4th.

Age divisions are based on the participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age as of June 1, 2015. Divisions are: Pee Wee (9-10 years old), Juniors (11-12 years old), and Seniors (13-14 years old). A copy of the participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate must be provided at the time of sign-up. No exceptions. Registration is accepted on a first come/first served basis. Each division will be limited to the first 30 players to register.

Each age division will be limited to the first 15 who register. A waiting list will then be kept until a total of 26 players register, at which time two teams will be formed. The status of forming the number of teams will be determined by the amount registered by the deadline. Four Star teams may be expanded beyond 15 players if agreed upon by the Recreation

Staff and Coaches. Due to league scheduling, no teams will be formed after the registration deadline. Teams may not be formed by the order in which registered.

We encourage participants to play in the appropriate division. Participants may be allowed to play up a division, but may not play down a division. For a participant to play up they must have registered by the established deadline, be deemed capable of playing and being successful at the elevated level by coaches, recreation staff, and parent, and not displace a participant registered by the established deadline and in the correct age/grade division. A player who has played up a division in a previous year does not mean they automatically get to play up a division again. A player must meet the requirements listed in the EVRPD Team Formation Policy. Please go to www.evrpd.com to see the full policy. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District staff may use their discretion in dealing with special situations and will be handled on an individual basis. The staff goal is to do what is in the best interest of the program and participants.

The EVRPD relies on volunteer coaches to provide positive experiences and leadership for our youth. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach for 4 Star Baseball, please contact us. The EVRPD is also hiring umpires for the summer for 4 Star Baseball. Please contact us if you would like to become part of our team!

For questions or more information, please contact, Cheryl Sarnwick; Recreation Supervisor at 586-8191 ext. 3 or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy Spring Break Kids’ Camp

Spring break is upon us, and Rocky Mountain Conservancy has a few ideas to reinvigorate your child’s zest for learning with experiential activities that foster exploration and wonder. Has your child ever tracked animals in Rocky Mountain National Park before? Have they built shelters, identified medicinal plants, or learned the story of geologic features in RMNP? There is no better way to learn than in the field alongside an experienced naturalist. Join us for our “Go Where the Wild Things Are” Spring Break Kids’ Camp April 6th-10th from 7:45-3:30 p.m.

Each day of camp will be focused on different aspects of our surrounding wilderness in Rocky Mountain National Park. Day 1, Wildlife, will include tracking animals in RMNP and investigating animal life signs. Day 2, Wildflowers, will take us on a medicinal plant walk resulting in our very own batch of medicinal honey. Day 3, Wild Landforms, will in-

Spelling And Geography Champs!

Annalise Basch competed in the State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 11th. She placed 13th in the state of Colorado SCRIPPS Spelling Bee. We are so proud of her achievement!

Chris Mota, has made the finals for the State Geography Bee. He will compete in the state bee this Friday, March 27th.

volve a hike and rock scavenger hunt up Lumpy Ridge as we identify specifics effects of the forces of plate tectonics. We will finish the day by climbing at the Estes Park Mountain Shop! Day 4, Wild Forces of Nature, will require students to be detectives as we visit different sites in RMNP that have been affected by forces of nature and discuss their impact on us.

Day 5, Prepare to be Wild, will take us back in time as we learn survival techniques from the very first mountain men.

Each day of camp will include experiments, exploration of RMNP, arts, crafts, games, movies, and more.

“Go Where the Wild Things Are” Spring Break Kids’ Camp will be facilitated by Rocky Mountain Conservancy Olson Fellow and experienced naturalist, Kara Wadenstierna. Leave the classroom and come experience wilderness, wildlife, and wonder for yourself. Call 586-3262 or visit RMConservancy.org to register.

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Courtney Bouchet Makes Presentation To EPHS Girls Track Team

The EPHS Girls Track team were treated on Tuesday afternoon to an extraordinary presentation by former EPHS XC and Track & Field grad, Courtney Bouchet. As the Bobcats head into their first track meet of the season, this discussion provided that needed inspiration and motivation for the team to lift their performance this Wednesday at the Platte Valley Meet.

Bouchet was a member of the EPHS cross country and track & field teams.

During her time here, she was named the track & field MVP her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons. Additionally, she was an all-conference first team selection all four years at EPHS. She was a member of the 4 x 800-meter relay team that placed fourth at the state championship in 2009 and had a personal best of 19:47 at the 5K dis-

tance during cross country.

Courtney decided to walk-on to the nationally ranked University of Colorado Buffaloes. During her time at CU, Bouchet diligently worked her way up the ranks earning a coveted spot on the varsity squad as CU’s number 5 runner her senior and junior years. Even more impressive, she earned a scholarship her senior year at CU. She knocked off over 2-minutes in the 5K to improve to 17:39.

The girl’s team found encouragement, dedication and a several laughs in Bouchet's talk. They were able to really grasp the determination its takes to compete at the Division I level.

Bouchet plans on coming back this season to participate in several runs with the team.

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Newcomers Club 50th Anniversary Celebrated In March

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Crossroads/LLEV Annual Spring Sale Now Accepting Donations!

Open your closets and your hearts to help two worthy local causes!

We are now accepting tax-deductible donations of items for the sale. It will be held Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd 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. For additional information

12 ladies, one of which is the current Newcomers Club President and 11 of whom are former Presidents. Back row (L-R): Susan Robertson (2013); Kathy Bryson (2012); Judi Cunningham (2011); Gray Rueppel (2007); Janet Keller (2006); Karen Daugherty (2014).

Front Row (L-R): JoAnne Slizeski (1979); Marilyn Herrmann (1976); Jean Siddle (2003); Candace Gordon (2004); Marsha Yelick (2005); Suzi Blackhurst (1988).

to bring attention to experiences that they found to be memorable and enjoyable.

A contribution to the community was recently made through a donation by the club of a bench at the visitor’s center to be used by shuttle riders and other guests. Mayor Bill Pinkham and Town Administrator Frank Lancaster attended a ribbon-cutting for the bench to express their appreciation.

Club President Daugherty stated, “we are glad to be able to support the visitors center and shuttle system in town. We were all visitors to Estes Park at some point in our lives, so we can relate to this need.”

Recognition of the club was exMayor Pinkham reading the Proclamation of the 50th pressed by Mayor Anniversary of the Estes Park Newcomers Club.

Pinkham and the town by Both current and former members of the Estes Park Newcomers Club enjoyed activities during March that recounted the history of the club, made a contribution to the community and included recognition by the Town of Estes Park.

During the last two weeks, the club enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship with a Wine and Cheese gathering, which included approximately half current newcomers and half former newcomers in a group of nearly 150 attendees.

Current Newcomers President, Karen Daugherty welcomed 11 former club Presidents who shared humorous and heart-warming stories of their time as leaders of the club. The evening included a memory wall, which gave all a chance

the issuance of a proclamation that recounted some history of the club and recognized the positive contributions to the community by club members.

The efforts of many of the current members of the club are appreciated as much work was done to insure that this 50th anniversary was appropriately recognized. As usual, Newcomers club members enjoyed the fellowship and fun of gathering with other new and old friends who count living in Estes Park as indescribably good fortune.

call Crossroads Ministry at 970-5770610. All proceeds stay in our community for the benefit of local families in need through 501(c)3 nonprofits, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool.

Ahora Aceptación De Donaciones ¡abran Sus Armarios Y Sus Corazones Para Ayudar A Dos Causas Locales Dignas!

La venta de primavera anual 2015 es una recaudación de fondos para beneficiarse Crossroads Ministry & Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool (LLEV).

Estamos aceptando donaciones desgravables de artículos para la venta. Se llevara a cabo el viernes, 1 de mayo y el sábado 2 de mayo en el granero W en el Parque de atracciones (Fairgrounds). Por favor tome tiempo para mirar alrededor de su casa o negocio, revisen sus armarios por "TESOROS" para donar. Todos los artículos deben ser limpiados y en buena condición. Lamentamos, no poder aceptar ropa adulta usada, Televisores, aparatos grandes, sofás para dormir, o colchones usados.

Los artículos donados deben ser deja-

dos directamente en el sitio de venta de primavera por arreglo previo. Para recogida por cita de artículos más grandes de mobiliario, una donación en efectivo de 20 dólares será solicitada en el tiempo de la recogida. Para más información llame a Crossroads Ministry al 970577-0610.

Ambos son calificados 501 (c) 3 empresas no lucrativas que proporcionan servicios a residentes del Valle Estes. Crossroads Ministry asiste a familias de bajo ingreso. LLEV es un programa preescolar autorizado para niños de edad de 2 ½ a 6 años. La ayuda de cuota escolar está disponible para familias de bajo ingreso.

Todos los beneficios se quedan en nuestra comunidad a beneficio de familias locales con necesidad.

Meeting Notices except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the autoEarly Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every motive shop. We welcome friends and morning except Sunday in the basement visitors to attend these open meetings. of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 Park Alanon MacGregor Ave. For more info, please Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 call 970-577-1316. to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Al-Anon Meetings Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes In Allenspark Park.

The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is Al-Anon Newcomers now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For info: Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

303-747-2415.

Early Worms AA Meetings

Women’s AA Group

AA Meeting Allenspark

Estes Park Al-Anon

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous

Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church. 880 Dept - Community Room Downstairs MacGregor Avenue.

For info. call 303-747-2424.

Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting. from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 701 Elm Rd. 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

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous

Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

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Employment maintenance person

is now hiring for Housekeeping starting pay $10.50/hr

The Historic Crags Lodge

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517

Hard working,honest,reliable.

Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation a must. Full time, nights (in season), weekends, holidays. Able to write, read and communicate in English. Apply in person.

1400 David Dr. Estes Park, CO

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lincare, leading national respiratory company, seeks friendly, attentive Driver/Service Representative.

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

Warm personalities, age 21+, who can lift up to 75 lbs should apply.

Growth opportunities are excellent.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

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Open Air Adventure Park We are currently looking for Aerial facilitators and cashiers that can work weekends and/or weekdays through the summer. $11.50-$12.50 per hour for facilitators DOE and $9.00 per hour for cashiers. The work environment will be fun, energetic and fast paced. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Email resume to: hello@openairadventurepark.com

Join our Team!

part-Time Housekeeper monday-Friday 9am-12 year round 15-20 hours/week @ $12.00/hour Contact TC@CovenantHeights.org

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Fax resume to 970-586-8469 or come in for application. 1184 B Graves Ave.

Looking for energetic and outgoing Retail Salesperson. Customer service skills essential.

Please contact employment@pioneercandy.com or call (970) 586-3407

Accepting Applications For: BrEakFaST & LuNCH • prEp Cook • LiNE Cook Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

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Liquor store clerk needed Knowledge of beer, wine and liquor a real plus.

Call John after 2 p.m. at 970 586-1930

Looking For A

- Bartender - Experienced Night Cook Apply at 225 Park Lane

Riverwood & Woodlands are looking for hardworking individuals who can multitask to join our team.

We currently have full time and part time positions available in housekeeping, office and maintenance.

Please apply in person at 525 Fall River Ln - Riverwood or 1888 Fall River Rd Woodlands

Now Hiring Housekeepers Starting at $9hr

Immediate Postions avaialable Automatic Raise after 30 days

call 970-586-3284

JoiN our TEam

Looking for kitchen staff.

No Experience Needed Please apply in person at 1675 State Highway 66.

SpriNg ouTdoor EduCaTioN iNSTruCTorS moNday-Friday / apriL & may $225/wEEk pLuS room aNd Board.

CoNTaCT oE@CovENaNTHEigHTS.org

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Employment More Employment Ads on Page 31

Now Hiring:

Servers, Bartenders, Bussers, Hosts, Shift Manager, Experienced Grill Cooks Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Become part of a quality oriented team at Estes Park Medical Center.

Dietary Department Dietary Aide Registered Dietician – PRN

Prospect Park Living Center CNA – Full Time RN– Full Time and PRN LPN – Full Time and PRN Med/Surg CNA – Full Time

Help Wanted 3J Service Cleaning LLC

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

The Historic Marys Lake Lodge is looking for talented individuals! ~Front Desk (ASAP) ~Servers/Bussers/Hosts ~Cooks ~Dishwashers ~Banquet Servers ~Banquet Bartenders ~Banquet Captain Full and part time positions available. Experience preferred for most positions. Apply in person.

Looking to Hire

Housekeepers $10/hr call Gabby at 970 371-7949 For Spanish call Sergio at 970 573-2089 OFFICE MANAGER Looking for an organized, self starter, loves technology, multitasking, team player, and must be able to have fun at work in a dynamic environment.

FOR BARE FEET HIRING Seasonal Retail Associates

for Spring, Summer & Fall 4-8 hours shifts 16-40 hours a week 40% Discount on FBF Socks $10 an hour to start w/ experience $9 an hour to start w/out experience Performance Increase after 30 Days

Successful candidate will receive $13.00 per hour, vacation pay and incentive program possible.

Hours 8-5 M-F no weekends!

Candidates to send resume to RE/MAX Mountain Brokers at PeggyLynch1000@gmail.com only, no phone calls or office visits please.

Physical Therapy Physical Therapist – PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN Environmental Services Supervisor – Full Time Housekeeper – Full Time

Employment

Maintenance Person

Hard working,honest,reliable.

Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation a must. Full time, nights (in season), weekends, holidays. Able to write, read and communicate in English. Apply in person.

1400 David Dr. Estes Park, CO

Job Announcement Opening Date: February 27, 2015 Closing Date: until filled Do you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking for a position where you will learn new skills and work with a dynamic team? The EVRPD is currently assembling a summer staff of motivated individuals who will maintain the properties and work at the camp stores at the Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake and East Portal.

SEASONAL CAMPGROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER This employment position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, construction, custodial, and repair activities involving campground buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning fire rings, cleaning bathrooms, landscaping projects, pool maintenance, various plumbing and electrical repairs, assisting with trash/recycle management, and general upkeep of the campgrounds. Part-time positions may be available depending on staffing needs.

SEASONAL GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATE This position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a positive and hospitable disposition, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi-task in order to complete tasks effectively. The Guest Services Associate is responsible for checking in guests, providing information about the Campgrounds and the Estes Valley area, selling store merchandise and other goods, performing various reporting tasks, stocking the camp store, answering questions in person and over the phone, resolving guest issues and most importantly, demonstrating dedication and willingness to provide outstanding customer service.

Salary Range: $9.00 - $12.00/hour; DOE; DOQ. Benefits include employee discounts at all District facilities.

These positions begin in April and finish in mid- October.

Normal Working Hours: : 35 – 40 hours over 5 days per week. Schedule may include weekends and holidays during the camping season.

Applications and a complete job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Please submit employment applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Zenda Smith; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to zenda@evrpd.com EEO/AA/ADA

Now Hiring

All Positions

Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave.

~ JOIN OUR TEAM ~ Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: Cabin Inspectress Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

Ideal for LOCALS seeking reliable supplemental income and recurring seasonal employment, STUDENTS looking for school break/summer employment are encouraged to apply.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY must include weekends, evenings and holidays.

DUTIES INCLUDE But are not limited to: Customer Service, Cashiering & Stocking, Opening & Closing, Lifting up to 25lbs, Cleaning/Vacuuming Complete an application in the store, 126 East Elkhorn Ave Estes Park, CO 10am-5pm

SEASONAL GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER Opening Date: March 6th 2014

Closing Date: Until Filled

Normal Working Hours: Generally 5:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. or 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., depending upon daily work schedule.

Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a nonexempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s Maintenance Department. Duties include general maintenance work on golf courses, parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled golf course maintenance activities.

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 John Feeney 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 For more information, contact John Feeney at 970-586-8170 or john@evrpd.com

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Employment

Front Desk, Night Auditor and Housekeeping Positions are available starting as early as May 1st – Oct 16th

Competitive wages with guaranteed bonus program Weekends and holidays may be required Housing available for non-smokers, no pets!

Location of the motel 927 Moraine Avenue, Hwy 36 Call for interview - 970-586-2743 Or email resume to alpine@alpinetrailridgeinn.com Visit website at www.alpinetrailridgeinn.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.

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

El Alpine Trail Ridge Inn está necesitando housekeepers

Posiciones están empezando disponible tan pronto como 27 avril a 16 octubre Salarios competitivos con programa de bonos garantizados Fines de semana y festivos se pueden requerir. Vivienda disponible para los no fumadores, no mascotas!

Localización del motel - A venida de 927 Moraine, Hwy 36 o llamada para la entrevista - 970-586-2743.

El supervisor del housekeepers habla español.

Employment Now hiring for Front Desk Agent

ESTES PARK, CO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Work for motor inn near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park which caters to happy guests!

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Murphy’s Resort Is hiring for:

HOUSEKEEPING (Bilingual a plus) & BREAKFAST ATTENDANT/ COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

NOW HIRING DISHWASHERS, SAMPLE-BAR COOKS & WAITSTAFF

Assist guests with questions & recommendations about Estes Park & bussing tables.

Drop off resume and references at 1650 Big Thompson Ave.

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

Year Round Preschool Teacher General Maintenance Tech Grounds Maintenance Worker Security Officer Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions We have many other openings; please see our website!

Job descriptions & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

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

Civil Engineer II (Pavement Management) Public Works – Engineering Division $2,391 - $3,467 per pay period Close Date: April 13, 2015

Museum Curator of Collections Community Services – Museum Division $22.34 - $30.16 per hour Close Date: April 13, 2015

Mechanic II Public Works – Fleet Division $20.82 - $28.10 per pay hour Close Date: April 13, 2015 (Town employment application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs

EOE/VA/M/F/D

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

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice,

Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents in assisted living. This person is responsible for day to day care needs for the elderly and may include distribution of medications. Housekeeping and working with the dietary staff are also expected.

Hours: There are two (2) positions classified as full time, 32-40 hours weekly.

Benefits: Life, dental, health and paid time off Training: Two weeks of paid on the job training will be provided Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.17 per hour with differentials available for nights and weekends To Apply: Must apply on-line at www.good-sam.com Position to open Friday, March 27, 2015 at 9:00am Position to close Friday, April 10, 2015 at 3:00pm

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 30-Sep 26

Return Application to:

YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITIONWITH BENEFITS MEDICATION AIDE/UNIVERSAL WORKER

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train interdepartmentally • Ability to obtain QMAP certification after hire • Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid after hire • Willingness to work all shifts • No previous experience required, willing to train right individual

Please email: employment@estescomfortinn.com

Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Assisting residents with dressing, bathing and grooming • Preparation of food as well as delivery of meals • Washing and distributing clothing • Documenting and reporting to staff • Obtaining and documenting vital statistics • Assisting residents with the meal consumption and documenting intake • Delivering snacks and hydration and documenting intake • Cleaning, setting and assisting in dining room/kitchen

Seasonal, F/T or P/T now thru October.

Looking for outgoing, friendly, experien ced retail sales staff.

RESORT ASSISTANT: Looking for someone who is flexible, sociable, self-motivated, with time management and organizational skills. The role may vary daily and involve organizing, stocking, inventory, and maintaining laundries and condos, etc. You will also be required to assist with other duties that include front desk. English and a reliable vehicle a must. Pay based on experience.

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

(We of fer com petitive wag es and a gr eat employee disc ount) Pos itions Avail abl e: Full-time and Part-time Please pick-up an application at the store. 100 East Elkhorn.

Stor e hour s:

10am-5pm Wednesday-Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday Email: wfisher@foreverresorts.com for more information.

Forever Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Forever Resorts is a Drug Free Work Place and does pre-employment drug screening.

Hiring: Ice Cream Maker Very flexible hours. Full or part time.

Competitive Pay. No Experience Required.

Apply at: 102 E Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO or email: employment@pioneercandy.com

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Employment NOW HIRING

• Wait staff • Host staff

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS! 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

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

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

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

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

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

Please drop off resume in person at: 360 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodgalleries.com The United Methodist Church of Estes Park is seeking applicants for this 18 hours/week, preferably Tuesday thru Thursday, position.

Salary is $11-$13/hr., depending on experience.

Administrative Assistant:

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

NOW HIRING Chef Facilities Assistant Office Assistant Programs Facilitator Resident Advisors To apply for open positions at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch send your resume to jobs@pathwaysedu.org 15747 State Highway 7 Lyons, CO 80540

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

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Must be a non-smoker. Apply in person –or– send resume BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com No calls please

Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

We are a nationally recognized Fine Art and Craft group of galleries with 2 locations in Estes Park.

Please have resumes to the church

by April 21st. Applicant will receive training in church office schedule.

Experience with Word, Excel and Publisher is necessary. Previous experience with church administrative duties a plus, but not required.

Submit resumes to the church office: 1509 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO 80517 or email epumc@qwestoffice. For more information, call (970) 586-4153.

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Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents is looking for a part-time direct care counselor/ cd tech for day, overnight and evening shifts in estes park.

Qualifications: 1+ year of experience working with adolescents and/or experience in substance abuse field, ability to exhibit strong boundaries with compassion and heart, and strong leadership skills.

CAC I or II welcome. Contact chris@firemountainprograms with resume/cover letter.

Now Hiring • Guest Services Rep (seasonal through Nov.) • On call conference services staff • Housekeepers • Houseman

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

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Lower level unit 2 bdrm/1 bath w/office located Condos downtown Estes. $1050 per month plus electric.

NS/pets neg. For applica2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term tion &/or showing call 970214-1562 lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Duplexes Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal OpNew, clean, 1BDR portunity Housing w/office nook, views, N/S, N/P. 586-6487 Apartments

SERVICES Caregiving Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits.

Cynthia Soguero, RN The “FOOT CARE NURSE” 970-443-8494

Personal Care Provider available in your home.

For Rent: Errands, meal prep, light Apt w/ 1bd/1ba. Close to 2 BR Rental Needed! house work.

Personal attown. $850/mo includes Yr-round local employee. tention and care on a water, electric, gas, sanita- Excellent references. Reflexible schedule. tion. First & last months sponsible, clean, N/S, N/P. Competitive rates. rent required. Long term Need W/D, DW. Start April (970) 481-4076 possibilities. NS/NP call or May. Colleen 970-214-5630 970-586-4175

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MUST SELL BEFORE MOVING DAY! $1000 OBO call 970-889-0132 .

Very nice Wooden bunk bed frame. Twin over Twin. $125 OBO call 970-219-1866

New Cub Cadet Weed Eater. 4 Cycle #cc 4125 No gas & oil mix.

New $179. Sell $125 Scotts Lawn Spreader $20 call for other items 970-586-5728 EP

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Multi Family Garage Sale Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-4pm 390 Elm Rd. Fishing & camping gear, household items & more!

Misc. Sales Moving Must Sell Beautiful Oak Dining Table/ 6 Chairs, Hall Tree, Art Nouveau Office Chair, Pair Beveled Glass Sidelights, Steamer Trunk, Collectables & More 586-3741 Must Sell Restaurant Equipment 2- Taylor Yogurt Machines- model C723.

1 Jura Impressa A9 Machine.

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1- Royal 500 DA Electronic Cash Register.

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Magnificent in Form, Function & Finish Meticulously crafted home features soaring greatroom w/exposed beams & floor to ceiling fireplace, kitchen of granite & cherry w/Bosch appliances, hickory floors & north/south decks. Restful Master Suite centers spa-like bath w/fireplace, walk through shower & air-therapy tub. 2 additional suites + 4th bedroom. Beautiful outdoor spaces, landscaping & mountain views all around.

Fabulously Outfitted Home + Garages + Shop 3868 SF custom ranch home on almost an acre with 4 BR 4 BA and a kitchen on each level! Great room with F/P, master bedroom with 5 piece master bath and beautiful sun room to take in the mountain views. Fully finished walk out lower level. Attached garage + 2 heated workshops/garages with tons of storage and a loft perfect for an office or just more storage. $619,900 745 Elm Road

$968,500 2850 Kiowa Trail

Stunning River Condo This elegant condo has unbelievable rare views of Longs Peak and the Big Thompson River.Three bedrooms and 3 baths with a luxury finish throughout.

Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and wood floors. Impressive stone fireplace in the living room and a wall of windows look out to the river. Kitchen features granite counters and a breakfast bar. $572,500 1986 Dallman Drive #6

4500sf Custom Crafted Log Home Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac you'll find this log home w/ over 4500sf of comfortable living featuring massive greatroom w/moss-rock fireplace, main fl master suite, kitchen w/ stainless appliances & walk out lower level. Fenced backyard, wrap around deck and relaxing hot tub included. Enjoy wildlife, a peaceful setting & the convenience of being close to town... $785,000 951 Woodland Court

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Gorgeous garden areas & multiple outdoor spaces where your cares will slip away. Ideal horse property w/ endless riding & hiking adventures from your yard as property backs to National Forest. Minutes to Estes Park, shopping & dining. All the best of mountain living...

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Lot with Great Views of Mummy Range Come check out this lot with great views in one of the top areas of Estes Park.The view of the Mummy Range and the Estes Valley will be right out your back door.

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Spacious deck overlooks open space, ponds & BIG views! 2 bed/2 bath home features living area w/ gas fireplace, dining area, master suite w/ jetted tub & separate shower + sun room to enjoy the views year round. Rolling lot has mature trees & is adjacent to open space, walking trail & new neighborhood playground area. Experience picture-perfect Estes!

Beautiful cabin along the Big Thompson River on 2 acres with National Forest adjoining the property. Open floor plan with a dining area right off the kitchen. Step onto the deck from the living area for views of the river. Four bedrooms & two baths give you plenty of room for your getaway in the mountains. Sold completely furnished.

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Tired of the noise from the city and crowded suburbs? Here is a great opportunity to live in peace and harmony. Just up the road from downtown Estes Park and the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park, build your Dream Mountain Home on this beautiful mountainside corner lot. Featuring: Southern Exposure, Rock Outcroppings, Wooded Lot, Tremendous Views, and access to hiking trails.

Ideal Estes Park home that has been totally re-crafted with fine attention to detail. Features a bright and open floor plan that includes an amazing great-room with lots of windows that opens to a huge deck, plus a gorgeous kitchen of granite, stainless appliances and cherry cabinets. Fantastic value on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at just $288,000!

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

Jeremy Collinet, Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850 Julia Daley, Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Becky Davis, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-405-9709 Sue Magnuson, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319 Judy Nystrom, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Spectacular Views & Privacy Peaceful home situated on 3.49 acres features open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, separate dining & 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. Spacious wrap around deck and view windows take advantage of breathtaking views from Twin Sisters to the Continental Divide & Mummy Range.This is the mountain retreat you've waited for... $559,000 1157 Rockwood Lane

Mike Richardson, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas, Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619