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April 10, 2015

A Plethora Of Pasque Flowers Look at all of these pretty, purple Pasqueflowers! A sure sign that spring is coming to the mountains!

Photo by Marcia Tavel

Duck Central Now Open For The 2015 Season Here are the wonderful, hardworking members of the 2015 Duck Race Committee at Duck Central, 541 Big Thompson Avenue. They gathered last week for another planning meeting, making sure this year’s Duck Race goes as smoothly as possible.

Online and in-person sales are well underway, and the race is less than a month away, so adopt your duck now! There are some amazing prizes this year including trips to Mexico, Hawaii and San Francisco!! Go to epduckrace.org to adopt your duck today!

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Are You Sharing The Road?

Recently I was involved in a conversation about the dangers some cyclists face when riding on local roads and highways. With spring approaching and more people out enjoying the weather, it’s important for all of us to remember to watch out for each other, be courteous and share the road --motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike.

In order to reduce the risk of accidents, we should remain aware that not everyone who uses the road is doing so with appropriate caution or in a safe way.

With that in mind, we all have a responsibility to be safe, watch for hazards, slow down and avoid accidents at all costs.

Most accidents are caused by inattentive or distracted driving, driving under the influence of substances, or lack of experience.

I recently wrote a column about road rage… it’s important to realize that when we become impatient it can lead to taking dangerous risks. A calm, collected person is more likely to make smart decisions to stay safe. I think we can all agree

that safety is more important than being in the right. The majority of the time, passing other motorists or cyclists in a safe manner to avoid a risky situation is the best choice. If that’s not possible due to road conditions, just relax and enjoy the ride. The goal is to get to your destination safely and continue your day as planned. Accidents put a damper on everyone’s life.

Bicycles: Colorado Revised Statute 42- 4-1412 outlines the laws pertaining to bicycles on the road. Cyclists have as much right to use the road as motorists, with some restriction to riding in a safe manner on the right side of the road. They are not expected to ride over or through hazards at the edge of the roadway where it’s unsafe. This includes fixed objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow lanes, or riding without a reasonable safety margin on the right side of the roadway. The law also restricts more than two cyclists riding side-by-side. Addi-

tionally, cyclists shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic on a roadway and shall ride within a single lane. The exception to this is when paths or lanes of the roadway are set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

What does sharing the road with cyclists mean for the motoring public? It means allowing at least three feet of safety distance while passing a cyclist on the roadway. As a general rule this should be considered the absolute minimum distance when passing a cyclist.

The preference, when it’s safe, is to allow for more distance between your vehicle and the cyclist.

Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-802 speaks to pedestrian right-of-way in crosswalks. When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-ofway to a pedestrian when he or she is approaching the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway

that they could otherwise be in danger. No pedestrian (or cyclist) shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety into the path of a moving vehicle that is close enough to constitute an immediate hazard.

The Colorado Department of Transportation created a website that aims to help everyone understand their responsibilities for sharing the road. Visit www.codot.gov and search for “Share the Road.” The goal of this initiative is to educate everyone on ways to share the road safely, reduce car/bike/pedestrian crashes, injuries, fatalities and property loss throughout the state. It’s a popular resource.

Responsibility rests with all of us when using the road. So I ask again, are you doing your part to share the road and make it safe for yourself and others?

This should be our commitment to each other every single day. Have a safe and enjoyable spring and summer!

Now Is The Time To Address Wildfire Mitigation Near Homes, Communities With Colorado’s snowpack at only 65 percent of average and Red Flag Warnings again in effect throughout much of the state today, the Colorado State Forest Service reminds landowners that there’s no better time than now to prepare homes and communities for wildfire.

“Sometimes the best defense is a good offense,” said Mike Lester, state forester and director of the Colorado State Forest Service. “Long before a fire arrives, landowners should be taking pre-emptive actions to reduce wildfire potential.”

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ing those that cover FireWise building construction and tips for protecting homes by maintaining wildfire-defensible zones. The agency also offers site visits with homeowners to discuss concerns, and works with communities to address mitigation and wildfire threats on a larger scale through the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs).

“Homeowners and communities bear the ultimate responsibility to help protect themselves and their property from the threat of wildfire,” said Courtney Peterson, Colorado’s wildfire mitigation education coordinator. “Taking simple steps

now can help make homes more defensible and help protect residents and firefighters.”

Peterson said some of the critical concerns to reduce the risks presented by early season, wind-driven wildfires include cutting and removing dead grasses and weeds; raking up thick beds of pine needles; and keeping gutters, decks and roofs free of pine needles and other combustibles.

State publications, guidelines and other information on wildfire mitigation and developing CWPPs are available at CSFS district offices or online at http://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/.

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Estes Valley Fire Protection District Congratulates Academy Graduates Two new firefighters, William Harkins and Jesse Scott with the Estes Valley Fire Protection District recently completed their Firefighter 1 academy which consisted of 157 hours at academy and outside study and practice time. Andrew Joseph completed his Firefighter 2 which consisted of 53 hours of training plus outside study and practice time. EVFPD Assistant Chief Jon Landkamer presented them with their badges and certificates of completion at graduation. Academy is

held at the state of the art Boulder Regional Fire Training Center where the students train with other new firefighters from various volunteer agencies and the EVFPD assists with providing instructors. The EVFPD appreciates all of the time that the students, their families, and the instructors dedicated to the training in order to become firefighters and improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide emergency services to the residents and guests of the Estes Valley.

William Harkins, Andrew Joseph and Jesse Scott with Assistant Chief Jon Landkamer. Courtesy photo

Nat’l. Volunteer Appreciation Week 4/12/15 In America, you are not required to offer food to the hungry.

Or Shelter to the homeless.

There is no ordinance forcing you to visit the lonely or comfort the infirm. Nowhere in the constitution does it say you have to assist or advocate to those in crisis.

In fact, here in America you really don’t have to do

anything for anybody.

To the Volunteer Advocates who volunteered their time and energy this past year - and to all volunteers in our beautiful community - thanks for all the care and comfort you have given…. especially, since you didn’t have to.

Estes Valley Victim Advocates and My Sister’s Place

The Sound And Silence Of Nature In Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park is a national treasure. It preserves over 400 square miles of spectacular scenery and is a powerful testament to diversity -- a magnificent collection of nature’s wonders.

For at least 10,000 years, humans have been a part of its landscape.

Today, over three million visitors a year escape to Rocky Mountain National Park to connect with the natural world and to explore and experience abundant beauty, solace and opportunities for recreation. They enjoy the park’s wilderness with just the sounds of nature, free from unwelcome intrusion from such things as the din of sightseeing aircraft.

This is a direct result of a movement to protect the resource of natural sounds led by the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, Colorado. This resulted in passage of legislation by the Congress of the United States in 1998. That legislation permanently banned commercial touring flights above this national park. Rocky Mountain is the only unit in the National Park Service sys-

tem that has been afforded such protection.

At the Upper Beaver Meadows parking lot-- by the Ute Trail -- a wayside exhibit commemorates the park’s protected resource of rare and precious natural sound and silence. It reads, in part: “The call of an owl; The music of a flowing stream; The rustle of leaves in the wind; The hush of a winter forest.”

The exhibit continues with this quote: “One of the greatest sounds of them all – and to me it is a sound –is utter, complete silence.” -- Andre Kostelanetz (1955) In recognition of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial year, we should all celebrate this action by the Congress to protect our beloved park. In doing so, we should also be diligent to protect Rocky’s favored status and guarantee future generations the ability to fully hear and appreciate Rocky Mountain National Park now, and for the next 100 years.

Adapted by Jim Cope from the three minute video “RMNP Silence and Sounds” produced by the League of Women Voters of Estes Park.

The video can be seen on the EPNews website.

Go to tinyurl.com/mxcvjec

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Special Town Board Meeting Scheduled April 15 For Downtown Estes Loop Project A special meeting of the Estes Park Town Board to discuss the Downtown Estes Loop roadway project is scheduled for April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way. At this meeting, the board will encourage public comments and review those submitted during the current comment period.

Comment on the project by visiting www.downtownestesloop.com or contacting the project team at info@downtownestesloop.com or 970-480-7045.

On April 15, the board will determine whether or not to continue through the Environmental Assessment (EA) of the one-way loop and "do nothing" alternatives. A final decision on whether or not to build the project would come only after a completed EA and recommendation later this year. Due to this special meeting, the Downtown Estes Loop is no longer on the agenda for the regular Town Board meeting April 14.

The NEPA screening analysis shows the one-way couplet as the best "build" alternative and the only alternative that can be pursued with current funding. A meeting held March 25 allowed the public to review NEPA project alternative screening results, ask questions and pro-

vide input. The same information is now available at www.downtownestesloop.com. The project partners are seeking public comments through April 8 so they can be presented at the April 15 Town Board meeting.

Town Administrator Frank Lancaster commented, "Based on public input and the analysis to date, the Town Board will determine if it should continue with more in-depth analysis of these two final options or drop the project." He contin-

ued,"If we continue, the EAwill analyze potential impacts of both alternatives including noise, air quality, economics and much more. This is a standard part of the NEPA process." The project team continues to encourage public comment on the final two alternatives.

Over the past six months, the Town, together with its partners - Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) - have initiated an EA process including scoping, alternatives development and environmental analysis to evaluate transportation improvement options along three primary roadways through downtown Estes Park: Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and East/West Riverside Drives. Additional information may be found on the project website: www.downtownestesloop.com. To sign up for the project mailing list or submit a comment, please

contact info@downtownestesloop.com or call the hotline at 970-480-7045.

Town Board meeting information may be found at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The Estes Park Events Complex May 8 Honoring Estes Park’s four seasons of fun and local climber Tommy Caldwell A grand opening celebration for the Estes Park Events Complex will take place Friday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way. The event is free and open to all ages. With a theme of “Opening the Doors to All Seasons,” the gathering will celebrate yearround activities and opportunities available in Estes Park and at the new facility. The event will also celebrate history-making Estes Park resident, rock climber Tommy Caldwell. Caldwell will present a slide show about his recent record-breaking experience on the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite Nat’l. Park at approximately 7 p.m.

The celebration will feature activities for kids and adults including a 24-foot climb-

Events Complex is the largest single General Fund capital investment in community infrastructure ever made by the Town. With a combined square footage of 52,184 and a capacity of 3,700 people, the Event Center and Pavilion can acing wall, fishing pond with live trout, per- commodate year-round trade shows, conformances from Aerial Cirque Over Den- ferences, dances, large dinners, and more. ver, stunts from the Freestyle and BIG AIR Additional meeting spaces in these faciliStunt Team and much more. Complimen- ties include The Porch and Grand Lobby at tary appetizers that evoke the flavors of all the Pavilion and the VIP View Meeting four seasons and a cash bar will be availRoom, Executive Board Room and Silo able. Commemorative prizes will be given Meeting Room at the Event Center. Visit away throughout the evening. Guests are www.estesparkeventscomplex.com. encouraged to wear their best mountain at- For more information, contact the Events tire in celebration of the Estes Park lifestyle. office at 970-586-6104 or visit For more than 30 years, the Town has www.estes.org/events and www.visitestesplanned and undertaken improvements to park.com. To receive Town news in your the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park for the email inbox, visit www.estes.org. More purpose of attracting more people to Estes Town news is available at Park and creating a user-friendly gathering www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco place for the community. The Estes Park and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Spring Clean Up April 25-Save The Date!

It’s time again for the Annual Spring Cleanup. The intent of this program is to clean our waterways and roadways in the Estes Valley. We will be picking up trash deposited along our waterways and roadways (not flood debris). Our intent is to welcome in Spring, to provide cleaner waterways, roadways, to create a safer environment, and to beautify the community for residents and visitors to the Estes Valley.

Again this year we have collaborative

sponsorship with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, the Town of Estes Park, the Rotary Club of Estes Park, and Atlas Disposal.

The organized cleanup will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All groups and volunteers are asked to meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitors Center (across from McDonald’s) for instructions, directions, and distribution of cleanup bags.

Gloves, long sleeved shirts, long pants,

sun protection, and adequate footwear are recommended.

We need volunteers to help with this program that promotes the Estes Park area and the environment. Please call or e-mail your total group number to Annie (970-586-2011 or annie@evrpd.com). If you have a specific area your group would like to clean-up, let Annie know this, as well.

We thank you for your participation in this valuable community event. If you have any questions, feel free to call Annie at the Lake Estes Marina.

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Downtown Estes Loop Fact Sheet From Estes Valley Partners For Commerce PURPOSE: As an organization representing over a hundred businesses in the Estes Valley, neither EVPC nor its Board of Directors is advocating for one option over another regarding the Downtown Estes Loop project. EVPC’s role in this community discussion is to provide facts and education for membership, so that you can be informed about an issue that has potential impact to business. The following information has been gathered from official project sources, including www.downtownestesloop.com, www.estes.org, the Town of Estes Park staff, and Open Records Requests. We encourage you to be informed and voice your opinion by either emailing the Town Trustees (contact info found on www.estes.org) or by attending the Town Board meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Center.

Prepared by your Estes Valley Partners for Commerce Board Adam Shake, President Kent Smith, Vice-President Paul Mueller, Treasurer Diane Muno, Secretary Brian Herwig, Director Jon Nicholas, Director Charley Dickey, Director Greg Rosener, Director Rob Pieper, Director Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, Director SUMMARY OF FEDERAL LAND ACCESS PROGRAM/DOWNTOWN ESTES LOOP HISTORY • The current Estes Park Loop proposal started in 2003 when the Estes Valley Transportation Alternatives Study was completed and identified opportunities for improvements to downtown transportation.

• Several of those opportunities have been implemented over the past 12 years, including the summer shuttle service, the 2012 Roadmap to the Future report compiled by the Estes Park Transportation Visioning Committee, the 2013 Transit and Parking Study, and the plans for a Visitor Center Parking Structure.

• In 2013, the Town of Estes Park solicited public comment on the specific issue of improving traffic flow downtown.

• The one-way couplet option was recommended by the public during this process.

• The Town Board voted to move forward with a grant application for funding this one-way couplet. The funding is facilitated through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and administered through the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD).

• The application was approved and the Town was awarded $13 million in funds specifically for construction of this oneway couplet.

• The grant required a local match, which was provided by CDOT’s RAMP program, summing $4.2 million with the agreement that the Town would own Elkhorn Avenue from Moraine Avenue west to Wonderview Avenue.

• The next step in 2014 and 2015 was to complete an Environmental Assessment.

An EA is mandated under the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires federal agencies to complete a thorough analysis of potential environmental impacts.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q: What happens at the Town Board meeting on Wednesday, April 15? (Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Center) A: The Town Board will take public comment from the community about the Loop, and then will vote on whether or not to continue the NEPA process for both Option 1 (the one-way couplet) and No Action (choosing to do no construction).

Q: What happens if the Town Board votes yes, to move forward?

A: The NEPA process will continue with the Environmental Assessment (EA). It’s expected that the final draft of this will be complete in June or July. There will be public hearings on the draft EA at that time, with the final EA expected out late summer. Once the NEPA process is done, the Town Board will receive a full recommendation on which option to move forward on (Option 1 or No Action) – again, based on a completed analysis.

Q: What happens if the Town Board votes no, to discontinue the NEPA process?

A: All action on the Loop stops. The funds are returned to FLAP and the Town of Estes Park becomes responsible for fees incurred thus far for the NEPA process (estimated at $200,000-300,000).

Q: Can the Town ‘defer’ the funds to be used elsewhere?

A: No. The $13 million from FLAP can only be used for this downtown realignment project. If the Town decides that No Action is the best option, the funds will be returned to FLAP. Estes Park could choose to apply for grant at a later date, but our application would be considered among other applicants with similar needs or requests.

Q: How does the flood plain and flood mitigation fit in with the Downtown Loop?

A: Flood mitigation is not an official component of the Loop project. After the September 2013 floods, Anderson Consulting Engineers, based on a CDOT/CWCB (Colorado Water Conservation Board)- approved hydrology study, developed a preliminary evaluation of the new floodplain. If river flow and capacity is not addressed, then the majority of the downtown business district is proposed to be included in the new floodplain. The funds allocated for the Loop project would include construction on three major bridges downtown: Ivy, Rockwell and Riverside. These bridges would be a start to the flood mitigation strategy for Estes Park-not the complete solution.

Q: I’ve read or heard concern from residents and guests that this one-way couplet will become a high- speed highway through downtown Estes Park. Is this true?

A: The one-way couplet (East Elkhorn and East Riverside) would be US 36, a state regulated and maintained highway. The proposed speed limit for all alternative options is 25 MPH, which is the current speed limit on Elkhorn Avenue.

Q: Are the funds offered via a loan or other repayment program?

A: No, they are grants.

Q: Does the grant include any downtown parking?

A: The grant does not include any parking but does have an unfunded phase for a transit parking structure of 450 spaces to be built in the next 10 years between the

one-way couplets. This information can be found on page 10 of the application.

Q: What kind of support can downtown businesses expect if the Town Board votes to continue the NEPA study and then decides to move forward on Option 1?

A: The Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, the Downtown Business Partners and the Economic Development Corporation plan to work very closely with the Town of Estes Park as they move forward to ensure downtown business voices are heard, represented, and have an opportunity to be engaged with the rest of the process.

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Town Receives Funding For Downtown Neighborhood Plan & Hydrology Study The Town of Estes Park was awarded $295,800 in state and federal grants for development of a downtown neighborhood plan and a study of the hydrology of Fall River, Black Canyon Creek and Big Thompson River.

The downtown neighborhood plan received funding through the State Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund and the hydrology study received funding through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Resiliency Planning Grant Program. The applications for these two projects were submitted to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in January for funding through the CDBGDR Resiliency Planning Grant Program.

The project objectives of the downtown neighborhood plan are to create an overall vision for downtown development for the next 20 years, integrate flood hazard and resiliency planning with transportation and parking, infrastructure planning, sense of place (urban design), and economic resiliency into a unified plan, and to incorporate public outreach and engagement in all aspects of the downtown neighborhood

planning process. This planning process is tentatively expected to take place from summer of 2015 through spring of 2016.

The project objective of the hydrology study is to reduce hydrologic uncertainty and help define current flood hazards on the rivers flowing through the downtown area by providing sound science for current and future decision making in planning efforts; land-use and zoning codes; and design and implementation of floodrelated recovery and resiliency projects.

This study is tentatively expected to begin this summer and conclude by the end of 2015.

For more information on the downtown neighborhood planning process or floodplain management, please contact the Community Development Department at 970-577-3721. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org.

More Town news is available at www.estes.org/news, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

New Downtown Pet Grooming Regulations Under Consideration The Estes Valley Planning Commission will consider amendments to the Estes Valley Development Code to allow for small-scale pet grooming in the Commercial Downtown district. Community members are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed changes during the Planning Commission meeting April 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Draft proposed regulations will be available for review by April 16 in the Planning Commission meeting packet at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

At the April 21 meeting, the Planning Commission is expected to make a formal recommendation to the Town Board, which is tentatively scheduled to review

the recommendation and draft regulations at its April 28 and May 12 meetings.

Next, the recommendations will be scheduled to be reviewed by the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, tentatively on May 18 at 3 p.m.

Current local regulations prohibit pet grooming in the Commercial Downtown district. The proposed code amendment would allow for small-scale pet grooming as an accessory use to animal-related businesses.

For more information, please contact Phil Kleisler at 970-577-3725. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org. More Town news is available at facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Learn The Power Of Google Analytics For Your Business The Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) are partnering with the Larimer Small Business Development Center (Larimer SBDC) for a special workshop titled “Google Analytics” to be held Wednesday, April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Why doesn't anybody go to my website?

Google Analytics can help you change that. Google controls 93% of all search. If Google doesn't see your website, there’s a good chance your customers aren't going to see your website either.

Google offers a comprehensive package of analytics tools offered for free, but leveraging these tools for your business can be intimidating and overwhelming.

Google Analytics shows you the full customer picture across ads and videos, websites and social tools, tablets and smart-

phones. That makes it easier to serve your current customers and win new ones.

In this workshop, Reu Smith will cover how to use Google Analytics to: • Read and set up analytics reports • Evaluate the information you read in the report • Change your site to see improvements in your ranking • Gain insider tips, tricks, and practices Come learn from a pro how to harness the powerful tools available to get your search results to where they should be, #1!

There is a registration fee of $30. Register at www.LarimerSBDC.org and please call 970-498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancellation is required for a refund.

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“Cede Jurisdiction & The Downtown Loop�

Topic Of Next EP Archives Program The current debate over the proposed ning with the demolition of Horseshoe downtown loop is eerily reminiscent of Inn in 1931 and Moraine Lodge in 1932, federal attempts, beginning in 1926, to and culminating with the sale of Steads convince the state of Colorado to pass a Guest Ranch buildings in 1963. Indeed, law ceding jurisdiction of Rocky Mounsome of the largest long-term beneficiartain National Park, which was just a ies of ceding jurisdiction were hotel ownfancy way of asking the ers located outside state to give up remainof park boundaries. ing control of land, espeA cede jurisdiction cially roads, encombill came before two passed by the RMNP different Colorado boundary, as had reportlegislative sessions, edly been promised by and hearings leadhigh-ranking Colorado ing up to each vote officials at the time the bitterly divided the creation of RMNP was community of Estes under consideration in Park on the question 1913. of whether the fedThe carrot held out to eral government had Colorado in return for the right to potenrelinquishing all claims tially impact private on this territory was a commercial and massive infusion of agricultural enterEnos Mills' brother Joe Mills was funds, in the form of prises on property larger annual appropria- the biggest local proponent of the adjacent to federal state cede jurisdiction bills in the tions and a new route land. over the top of the Con- 1920s. Photo courtesy Estes Park Are there any lesArchives. tinental Divide, ultisons to be learned mately known as Trail Ridge Road. from a closer study of the 1920s cede juThere is no question Trail Ridge Road risdiction controversy in Estes Park? Join would be an improvement over the state- the Estes Park Archives at 1:00 p.m. this and county-built Fall River Road, espeSaturday, April 11, in the Texas Cottage cially with regard to work required each at the YMCA of the Rockies for a free spring to carve a channel through the one-hour panel discussion of "Cede Jutowering snowdrifts above treeline. risdiction and the Downtown Loop." The There is also no question Trail Ridge Texas Cottage is located immediately beRoad would forever change the traveling hind the YMCA Administration Buildhabits of visitors to Estes Park. ing, and parking is available either in the To the occasional tourist, the only obvi- main lot or, for those more familiar with the layout, near the Maude Jellison Lious negative impact of ceding jurisdicbrary. Free food and drinks will be protion was the increased cost of entering vided. Reservations are not required.

RMNP. But for those who vacationed routinely in Estes Park the impact of ced- Please contact Duke Sumonia at 5868505 with any additional questions. ing jurisdiction on private inholdings would have been harder to ignore, begin-

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Bring Everyone To GeoFest!

Bring the whole family to an exciting day of learning together. There is something for everyone at GeoFest: A World of Opportunity, A World of Wonder on Saturday April 25! Join us at the Estes Park Event Center at 1125 Rooftop Rodeo Way from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and experience a whole new way to wonder about the world.

Did you know that Earth has patterns– patterns in weather, in landforms, in cultures? Or that geographers have “eyes in the sky� to map our changing planet?

The centerpiece of GeoFest this year is the GeoSphere a 20’ inflatable, hand painted globe. Take an excursion inside to explore the Earth from the inside out!

GeoFest also offers the opportunity to make crafts from around the world, talk with geographers and researchers from different universities about how they make discoveries about Earth, learn about ham radio and find out what’s in our water and play mapping games on the Giant Floor Map. Go on a scavenger hunt, learn more about local wildlife or handle mountaineering equipment.

From 10-12 you can learn about badminton and try your hand with the Fort Collins Badminton Club. In the afternoon play international school yard games courtesy of the EPHS Key Club Be sure to join us at 1 p.m. for a special performance by Michael Stanwood of traditional instruments from many coun-

tries around the world, brought to you by the Estes Valley Library.

Engage with artists competing in the GeoFest Sidewalk Art Contest being coordinated by the Cultural Arts Council and vote for your favorite!

Shop international or eco-conscious. Vendors from a variety of niches will be on hand selling their tempting wares.

And this isn’t everything we have planned for you!

GeoFest, the brainchild of the Estes Park Learning Place, is a tribute to Earth Day and offers participants to explore our world through a variety of activities specifically geared toward different interests, learning styles, and abilities. GeoFest is sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado- Geography & GIS Department, Trimble, and Rocky Mountain Media Group.

Tickets are available for your convenience online now or at the door at 10 a.m. General admission tickets are $5 per person, with ages five and under free. Excursions into the GeoSphere are an additional $3 per person (infants under 1 free). Excursions inside the GeoSphere are 15 minutes in length and availability is limited, so we encourage you to buy online or arrive early to guarantee this experience for your group.

For more information please visit www.eplearningplace.org/GeoFest. We hope you join us!

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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 vi-

sion. 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 970-6465840 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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epnews.com In 2013 I ran a poem during National Poetry Month that was written by Ginger Wilkinson’s granddad. It was one of several the clever farmer from southeastern Kansas thought up, probably to entertain himself while plowing row after row of corn or wheat or sorghum—maybe even sunflowers, back when machines were starting to replace animals in the ‘30s.

This week I am publishing more of Bernard Marshall Smith’s rhymes. They are worthy of an entire column to themselves!

FISH WORM My two kiddies 10 and 4 Found a fish worm by the door To an ash tree one end tied The other to an elm beside (These two trees before I start Were growing thirty feet apart) They washed their doll clothes clean and fine And hung them on the fishing line The fish worm dried just like the wash And shortened up 12 feet, no josh I know this ending you may dispute It pulled up both trees by their roots The truth I haven’t stretched to fit The kids did stretch that worm a bit

While mine are what your maw calls sox I wear pants and shirt to bed Pajamas what I think she said She took a knife carved half a day Pared feet and nails most all away I don’t know what it’s all about But if our neighbors found it out They’d raise up as good folks should And make us leave the neighborhood MOUNTAIN BILL Your Maw’s own brother Mountain Bill The one that operates his still Brought several jugs of his wet Dew And one keg full of good home brew While I have always drunk enough Your maw would never touch the stuff This time she took a glass to taste The devils rum that brings such waste Soon after she began to preach That paradise was out of reach For all who make or drink such stuff And hell could not be hot enough

DOGS Her dress was short, her shoes were tight She'd walked a mile or more When she sat down to rest a while Because her dogs were sore

And Bill convicted of his sin Smashed every jug and that full tin And going back into his hills Destroyed all of his seven stills

What kind of dogs? This much I know Her skirts were made to please Her feet were what she called her dogs And I saw Pekingese

Of course I’m feeling much annoyed That all that liquor was destroyed It’s hard for me to see much sense In losing all that eloquence

EGGS Once a man by the name of Beggs Experimented sucking eggs He broke the shells and bless my soul If he didn’t swallow the content whole

For that one glass I gave your maw Converted half of Arkansas And Parson Jones felt even worse He could have saved the universe

Eggs incubate at body heat They turn from eggs right into meat He sucked twelve - and a year from date His Doctor had to operate

MY WIFE AND I I’ve spent all of my married life Adoring my dear brown eyed wife.

And nearly always we agree For I love her and she loves me.

Found 6 red roosters a banty hen A full grown turkey, a goose and then Three fine ducks, for gracious sake Could he help but have a stomach ache

We like the house in which we live Agree on presents that we give Each likes the place the other goes And each one likes the others clothes

MAW'S CLEANUP My goodness gracious land of Goshen Your maw has took the dangest notion You’re not to blame me, much I hope But maw she wants a cake of soap

I like the kind of pies she bakes And we both cure our stomach aches Our colds and corns and other ills By using Dr Hobsons pills

Says she goin to wash my ears And cut my hair with sheep wool shears And furthermore now don’t you laugh Says both of us must take a bath I’ll do most anything she wishes But Lord a Mighty we aint fishes Nary a friend I think that knows But we’ve took to wearing under clothes Ye won’t believe this bit of news We’re both awearing “hose” with shoes Your maws come clear up to her hocks

She buys a hat when e’er she will Which I admire and pay the bills We spank our children frequently And yet we manage to agree But when it comes election time She lacks both reasoning and rhyme It’s one continual constant spat You’re right…She is a Democrat Thank you, Ginger and Ivan, for sharing these delightful poems with us.

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

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Announcing New Executive Director Of Crossroads Rev. Doctor Tim McLemore

Volunteers Needed For Duck Race Security

The Estes Park Duck Race needs volunteers to carry a big stick, push little ducks around, and keep people out of Fall River.

“We need about 30 to 40 people to help corral the ducks as they float down Fall River, as well as making sure people don’t fall into the river,” said Ward Nelson, the “sheriff ” of the duck race. Nelson said volunteers should contact him at (630) 846-1972 as soon as possible.

On race day, Saturday, May 2nd, volunteers should check in at the Big Horn Restaurant at 401 W. Elkhorn in the rear Deli Room at 12:00-12:30 p.m. where they will sign in, get a security hat and vest, a long pole to push ducks back into the running water, and instructions on what part of Fall River they are assigned to work.

The Estes Park Duck Race, run by the Rotary Club of Estes Park, is the largest general charitable fund raiser in the Estes Valley helping raise funds for over 65 charitable organizations and agencies that benefit area residents.

Corralling more than 5,000 ducks floating down Fall River from Nicky’s Resort

to the Wheel Bar in Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park is a large undertaking that requires volunteer manpower.

Nelson said the primary concern for security volunteers is safety. “It’s basically making sure children are kept away from the river banks and that people don’t touch the ducks,” Nelson explained. “Secondly, push ducks away from obstacles, such as whirlpools, bushes, and the like.

And the volunteers shouldn’t abandon their post on the river until the duck sweepers reaches them. They probably will be working from about 1:15 p.m. (shortly after the ducks drop into the river at Nicky’s Resort) until about 3:30 p.m. or so.”

Duck patrol volunteers are not expected to be police or law enforcement officers.

“If people are stealing ducks, just ask them to return them to the river,” said Nelson. “Our main concern is safety.”

Volunteers must be at least 21-years old.

Nelson is also issuing a special call for "sweepers" this year. Sweepers wear waders while clearing a section of the river of wayward ducks. A bit more strenuous than shoreline helping, sweepers also need a strong sense of balance.

Waders are available for those that need them. Anyone interested in being a duck patrol volunteer should sign up in advance by contacting Ward Nelson at (630) 846-1972.

After a national search for a new Execu- Churches Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations Committee. tive Director, the Crossroads Board of Directors is pleased to an-nounce the Tim is a “second-career” minister, havhiring of Reverend Doctor Tim ing been employed for a number of years McLemore from Dallas, Texas, to fill this as a professional musi-cian, including position. Last fall, current Executive Difour years with U.S. Air Force Bands in rector Virgil Good informed the Board Shreveport, Louisiana, and in the of his intent to retire in Panama Canal Zone, as the spring. Consequently, well as solo engagements. the search team was alHis primary instruments lowed valuable time to include piano, guitar, seek the right person to electric bass, and clarmove Crossroads forinet. ward. The Search Team The Search committee and the Board unanihad several interactions mously and confidently with Tim, including a offered Reverend Doctor face-to-face final interTim McLemore the posiview here in Estes. Tim tion, which he accepted. said that the visit here is Tim will take the reins in Reverend Doctor Tim McLemore what persuaded him. He late May, overlapping already knew that Estes with Virgil to ensure a smooth transition. Park was a great place, but the people he Tim, as he prefers to be called, has met and the ministry of Crossroads truly served for the past five years as Associate touched him. Tim is enthusiastic about Director in the Office of Public Affairs at the important role that Crossroads MinPerkins School of Theology, Southern istry has in the Estes Valley. “Crossroads Methodist University. Prior to serving at Ministry makes a vital difference in Estes SMU, he was a United Methodist pastor Park and the Valley,” said Tim. “In addifor nearly 25 years in North Texas. tion to touching the lives of the many Tim earned a Doctor of Ministry degree persons we serve, Crossroads is a source at Iliff School of Theology in Denver; a of blessing for all who compassionately share their time, talent, and material reMaster of Divinity de-gree at Perkins sources on behalf of their neighbors in School of Theology; and a B.A. in Bible need. I am excited about the opportunity summa cum laude from Mt. Vernon to continue the many good things hapBible College. pening at Cross-roads Ministry, and look His previous service to the larger comforward to working with our many volmunity has included serving on the Board of Directors and Execu-tive Com- unteers, donors, and friends to build on a great foundation in the years ahead.” mittee of The Kessler School in Dallas; past President of the Lewisville-Flower The Crossroads Board of Directors is Mound (Texas) Area Ministers Alliance; confident that Tim will provide compepast Chair of the North Texas Confertent and compassionate leadership as ence UMC Christian Unity and Inter-re- Crossroads Ministry continues to serve the people of the Estes Valley. ligious Con-cerns Committee; and past Chair of the Texas Conference of

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Taken At The Flood By: Robert Burkhardt Peak to Peak Highway in Tahosa Valley bears stark witness to nature’s raw power—a massive curving scar mars the profile of Twin Sisters, where in September 2013 the mountainside gave way and hundreds of tons of trees, rocks, mud and debris slid directly towards Aspen Lodge. At the last moment the roaring mass veered left and though it destroyed the wa-

America and several countries. Rafael arrived almost a year ago “to develop my inner strength through deep study and improve my practice in internal martial arts and alchemy. I asked Rafael the best part of Aspen Lodge: “You mean beside training and living with Master Chen and my training brothers and sisters? I love the place here. It’s beautiful. I can meditate and practice in nature. At night the stars in the sky are amazing.” What should people know

ter system, horse corral, roads and driveways, fencing, the pond and some cabins, the slide inflicted less damage than it might have.

“Return to simplicity.”

I was among many volunteers who shoveled mud at Aspen Lodge in the following weeks, and I marveled at the resident team’s serene equanimity: they saw Yin and Yang in the slopeside scar; regular Sunday lectures on Taoism continued, as did tai chi classes and workshops on external healing and Chinese medicine; plans for an organic restaurant moved forward; groups were welcomed for retreats, conferences and weddings as Aspen Lodge reclaimed and reimagined itself.

“Work without fear.”

Soft-spoken and hard-nosed general manager “Sam” Ross played a key role as Aspen Lodge rose phoenix-like from the wreckage.

She recalls, “We had three feet of mud against the Lodge and debris everywhere.

No water, no heat, no telephones, intermittent electricity. I never imagined I would learn so much about heating and water systems, technical infrastructure and disaster recovery.” Day by day and week after week Sam and her dedicated crew of in-house staff and volunteers from Estes Park, Texas, Nebraska and Kansas reclaimed Aspen Lodge from ruin.

“Cultivate stillness.”

Concomitant with its third anniversary this month Aspen Lodge is completing a rebranding exercise. From the website: “The Aspen Lodge is becoming Dao House, a tranquil mountain retreat center where passion for health, wellbeing and organic sustainable living is the way of life.” This will include “personalized retreat programs that offer Eastern and Western therapeutic methods of healing and wellness.”

“Earn wisdom through practice.”

The Dao House program has blossomed in the past two years: Sunday morning Taoist lectures and free tai chi classes draw consistent crowds; the organic restaurant is open for reservations; workshops on the I Ching, Dao Yin and Qi Gong are on the schedule; a tai chi class is offered at the Estes Park Senior Center; trips to Brazil and China occur; online lectures are available addressing such topics as “The Master Within” and “Taoist Theory for Nourishing Life” (Wudangtao.com).

“Taste the joy of life.”

Dao House attracts students from across

about tai chi? “It’s a practice that gives you tools to reconstruct and integrate your whole being, making your body healthy and strong. It helps you reach all the potential you have in your body and spirit.”

“Balance and harmonize everyday life.”

As cheerful as he is graceful, Rafael radiates equilibrium, economy and dexterity in any activity or leading a Qi Gong warmup.

He plans to start a school to teach Chinese martial arts and meditation and spread Taoist philosophy; his work with Master Chen advances that agenda.

“Serve the immortal within.”

Dao House’s guiding spirit, Master Chen, continues a 700-year unbroken line of Wu Dang teachers. He lectures Sunday mornings, and travels regularly to teach in Brazil, China, Atlanta, San Francisco, Oakland, Tampa, St. Louis, Portugal and Belgium. “I feel urgency to share ancient healing powers with the world. You can live with dignity and happiness through alternative methods of meditation, nutrition, energy healing.”

“Live your true nature.”

“Ten years from now Dao House will have a temple and other structures to support a spiritual academy. Taoism is a facilitator, but more cultures are welcome to our healing practice. Seven pavilions will celebrate major world religions, helping people find common ground towards world peace.”

“Learn how to detach.”

“There are many older people in Estes. I would love them to come and listen to lectures and participate to improve the quality of their lives. I am not a master of the Tao but a speaker, practitioner, facilitator of ancient wisdom; I am a translator of ancient healing arts. I am most happy when I see others healing and using mental, physical and spiritual teaching to improve their lives.”

“Find conscience…possess mercy…provide forgiveness.”

The Taoist practice of meditation leads to internal harmony and sustainable living.

“Return to simplicity --- live your true nature” is Dao House’s motto. Our community is blessed to have such a resource.

Next column: A Mountain Home Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

Reader response welcome: ATL7522@gmail.com

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Religion & Philosophy Group Meeting To Feature Discussion On Terrorism On Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Senior Center of Estes Park, the Religion and Philosophy Group will host a presentation and discussion led by Captain Richard A. Life, US Navy (Ret.) titled “An Intelligence Officer’s Perspective on Terrorism.”

Who are the terrorists, and why do they maim, murder and destroy? Today, the primary threat worldwide is from radical Muslims, not the moderates. To understand why we and our allies must defeat terrorism, this presentation describes the major sects of Islam – including Wahhabism, the puritanical, extremist form of Sunni, plus the ultra fanatic ISIS, whose Sunni members are killing even Sunni Wahhabis. It explores why people are attracted to become murderers of innocent human beings, even children. The “infidels” who must be killed are all who refuse to convert to ISIS beliefs, including Christians, Jews, – and especially fellow Muslims.

Captain Life is an alumnus of the US Naval Academy, Georgetown University, and the U.S. Army War College. A submariner who became an intelligence officer, Dick was also trained by the Defense Intelligence Agency and CIA. He was involved in some 50 countries, including duty stations in Moscow, Munich, Berlin, and the Persian Gulf. He has participated in State Department programs supporting various projects in former Communist countries.

Since his retirement from the Navy in

1991 Dick has continued to be involved in international activities, teaching and making presentations in various venues such as universities, TV and radio talk shows both in the U.S. and abroad. He maintains an apolitical stance in his presentations.

A limited number of free copies of the essay titled “What Is the Islamic State” bay Graeme Wood will be available in the Senior Center in the morning of Friday, April 10th.

The Religion and Philosophy Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month usually in the Senior Center. The name notwithstanding, the group has hosted and continues to welcome competent presentations on all kinds of contemporary, historical, and perennial issues. Presentations are free and open to people of all ages, persuasions, and eccentricities.

The Senior Center of Estes Park is located at 220 4th Street (next to the museum). Free coffee and tea are available.

The Senior Center offers a delicious lunch and welcomes attendees to partake.

For further information call Michael at 303-747-9351.

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Having just returned from a food eating frenzy in New Orleans, I can hardly think of eating much less preparing anything. I had a wonderful time devouring all the things I love and remember from my life while growing up and living in my native town and state. I went first for the oyster po-boy and then the crawfish, shrimp, gulf fish, creole cream cheese, beignets and blue claw crabs. I could have had a stuffed artichoke but by then I really could not eat another bite. When in New Orleans, I have to forget all diets and foods that are good for me. Maybe someone else can resist, but my choice is not to and I throw caution to the wind for a few days. I will behave now that I am back on my normal regiment of life.

On my trip I was able to visit my 92 year old sister and attend Mass on Easter Sunday with her. One never knows how long we have loved ones. That was a poignant reminder as I visited Caliste’s grave along with my parents and other long gone loved ones. New Orleans is where all my family rests in peace.

Before I left for New Orleans, I had the families over for dinner. I decided to make a peach dump cake. Well it really turned out to be a dumped cake. I had it all prepared and as I was putting it in the oven, the pan slipped out of my hands and the cake dumped all over the oven door. I thought I would try to save it so I scooped the ingredients back into the pan and baked it. Well that was a waste of time, ingredients and energy. It just became a candied mess. What to do, the kids were coming in three hours! I had just purchased some lovely lemons at Sam’s and remembered the old recipe of lemon pudding cake. It we just the thing, light and easy and I had the necessary ingredients. It was a great success.

I thought with spring arriving (?) it would be a perfect dessert to share with y’all at this time. (Notice I have a question mark after spring!) This recipe makes a sponge like cake on top with a lemon pudding on the bottom. It can be

served warm, room temperature or even refrigerated.

Lemon Pudding Cake Serves 6 Pre-heat oven 350 degrees 2 large lemons ¼ cup flour ¼ tsp. salt ¾ cup sugar, plus 2 Tbs. sugar 3 large eggs, separated 1 & 1/3 cup whole milk 1 Tbs. zest of one of the lemons Squeeze lemon s to obtain ¼ cup and 2 Tbs. of juice.

Whisk together the salt, flour and ½ cup sugar plus the 2 Tbs. of sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the milk, yolks, zest and lemon juice together and add to flour mixture just until combined.

Beat the egg whites in another bowl with an electric mixer. When they form soft peaks, slowly add the ¼ cup sugar until the whites hold stiff glossy peaks.

Whisk about a ¼ cup of whites into batter and then fold the rest of the whites into the batter. This will make a thin batter. Pour this into a buttered shallow 1 ½ qt. baking dish. Bake in a hot water bath until puffed and golden, about 40-45 minutes.

Cool on a rack until ready to serve.

Notice this cake has no type of oil or leavening so the whole milk and beaten egg whites are really key necessary ingredients.

I am safely home now for awhile having relished not only all the good food in New Orleans but the fact that my daughter-in-law and son invited me to tag along with them. It was so wonderful to have special time with them in a city that we all know and love. Thanks Cecelia and Greg for the invite and time spent together.

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

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Second Annual Mister Estes Park Pageant May 14 At The Stanley Hotel Longs Peak Rotary Club is once again getting ready to present their Mister Estes Park pageant on Thursday, May 14 at the historic Stanley Hotel. This event will feature food, music, entertainment, beverages and humor!

At the Mister Estes Park event, ten handsome, talented men will vye for the coveted title and help support this fundraiser created by the Longs Peak Rotary Club. In 2011, the club was trying to come up with a new and exciting fundraiser where the local residents could attend and enjoy a night of laughter and they came up with the idea of Mister Estes Park, a men’s pageant. The competition is based on the funds each gentleman can raise, their casual and formal wear attire, talent competition, and of course, the interview competition. At the end of the evening, one contestant will be crowned Mister Estes Park.

Contestants are: (In alphabetical order) Jeff Arnold Dr. Aaron Florence Russ Franklin Jordan Hazelton Frank Lancaster Austin Logan Sheldon Rosenkrance Adam Shake Justin Smith

Scott Thompson All proceeds from this event will go directly to the students of our schools to fund three different projects: • Kid’s Paks at the elementary school • Equipment for an exercise learning center at the middle school • Scholarships for graduating seniors at EPHS. The club is now seeking sponsors for this event. They already have three $1,000 sponsors-Estes Park News, The Stanley Hotel and Estes Park Medical Center.

The also have attained three $750 Sponsors: Harriett Woodard, Marcy and Tim McPhee and Mike Aldrich.

Sponsorship levels available: • $1,000 Sponsor: 10 top table, 10 tickets, special table decorations, tent card with your sponsoring name, sponsorship name on poster, name recognition in program including advertising, front row seating, souvenir flute glass, two bottles of champagne for your table.

• $750 Sponsor: All of the above, except name on poster.

• $500 Sponsor: Name/advertising in program, six tickets.

• $250 Sponsor: Name/advertising in program, four tickets.

• $100 Sponsor: Name/advertising in program, two tickets.

Advertising sponsor in program: Business card ad-$25 1/4 page-$50 1/2 page-$100 3/4 page: $150 Full page: $200 Anyone interested in becoming an event or program sponsor should contact the director of this event, Julie Phares at 970-689-9453 or email:

phares.julie@yahoo.com Julie said, “Now is your chance to help us help the youth in our community. Call me to be added to our growing sponsorship list. The youth are our future, and we have to make an investment in our future and helping out the kids feels so good!”

Musical entertainment for the evening will be the Kings of Swing led by Chuck Varilek with solos by Jan McCown and Ruby Bode. Emcees will be Julie Phares, Julie Varilek, Jan McCown and Ruby Bode.

Judges for Mister Estes Park will be Marcy Predmore, Brad Rosenbaum, Kristi Faraguna, Jo Persons, Katie Cope, Karen Nicholson, Harriett Woodard, Elizabeth Fogerty and Rob & Julie Pieper.

Tickets for the event will go on sale at Macdonald Book Shop on April 27 and until then, show your support by sponsoring the show or one of the contestants! This will be a night to remember!

Dog Obedience Classes OfferedProceeds Help Pet Association

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. Hours on Friday will be 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday hours will be 9 a.m.-12 noon. 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 call Crossroads Ministry at 970577-0610. 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.

The Estes Park Pet Association is ready to kick off their 30th summer of Basic Dog Obedience Classes.

Classes will be taught by Rala Mandelson.

These six week sessions will be offered on Saturdays or Sundays.

Saturday Class Orientation May 9, 8-9 a.m.

Training May 16 through June 20 from 8-9 a.m.

Sunday Class Orientation May 10, 8-9 a.m.

Training May 17 through June 21, 8-9 a.m.

The classes will take place in the parking lot of Boyatt Glass, 504 Pine River Ct. Cost is just $60 and includes collar and lead. All proceeds from the classes go to the Estes Park Pet Association.

Call Rala Mandelson at 970-586-8681 for more information and to reserve your place in class.

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Student Expressions Show Set To Open At Cultural Arts Council Gallery The CAC is proud to announce the 18th annual “Student Expressions Show.”

This show will feature the art of the local Estes Park School district students of Nicole Riche, Illah Reyner, and Valerie Bowles, grades K-12. There will be over one hundred works of student art of all mediums. This show is the CAC’s way of celebrating the rising stars of Estes Park as well as giving students a chance to showcase their young talent and teach them the importance of galleries and artist etiquette.

In the tradition of each year prior, the CAC will host a highly esteemed juror of the “Student Expressions Show.” The CAC is proud to announce this year’s juror to be Vicki Mastron who will take on the challenge of analyzing each student work and judge the best in show per category, per grade. In respects to Vicki’s talent as an artist she will have a private gallery show within the CAC during the Student Expressions Show to showcase

her works as a mixed media, 3D fine artist.

The opening event will be held at the Cultural Arts Council gallery on April 11th from 12-5 p.m. Come support these young artists, cast your ballots for the People’s Choice Award and enjoy the opening festivities! The show will run through April 26th.

An upcoming springtime highlight of the CAC will be the “Spring into Art Collector’s Sale.” Numerous artists such as Kate Kotary and Charmayne Gooch have donated their works to the Cultural Arts Council to be purchased at a cut rate so that 100% of the proceeds will go to the CAC nonprofit funds in order to encourage collectors to give art a hand and continue their efforts for keeping art and culture alive in the greater Estes Valley. Stop by to view the prospective works of art for your collection! The CAC is open daily from 12-5 p.m.

Last Chance For Free Tax Preparation

By AARP At Estes Valley Library Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide now through April 14th at the 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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It’s Time For Kindergarten Roundup!

!Es El Dia Del Coralito Del Jardin De Infantes!

Calling the class of 2028! Grab your boots and hats! It’s time for Kindergarten Roundup!

Kindergarten Roundup will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Estes Park Elementary School, 1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park.

Please contact the Elementary School Office to schedule an appointment. 970586-7406.

Children need to be present on this day with the parent. Any children turning five years old by September 30, 2015 will be eligible to register for Kindergarten.

Parents may pick up registration information in the Elementary School Office or online @ estesschools.org ahead of time!

Llamando a la clase de 2028! ¡Tome sus sombreros y sus botas! !Es el día del Corralito del Jardín de Infantes!

Viernes, Abril 24, 2015, Escuela Elemental de Estes Park, 1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Por favor contacte a la Oficina de la Escuela Elemental para pedir una cita. 970586-7406.

Los niños deben estar presentes con sus padres ese día. Cualquier niño que tenga 5 años hasta el 30 de septiembre, 2014, es elegible para inscribirse en el Jardín de Infantes. ¡Los padres pueden recoger la información para inscribirse en la oficinas de la Escuela Elemental o en línea en estesschools.org de manera anticipada !

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-586-9427, or 970 685-8756.

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Exciting News-Mark Rashid’s Book “Out Of The Wild” Set To Become Movie In March of 2013 we did a feature story on Mark Rashid and his wife Crissi McDonald of Estes Park telling everyone that Mark’s book, “Out of the Wild” was going to be made into a feature length movie. Funding had yet to come in fast enough at that time but we’re very excited to now share that Rashid’s movie,

“Out of the Wild” is set to go into production this fall! No more tentative plans, this film is getting made. As Mark has always said, “This is a story that deserves to be told, and now we’re going to tell it!”

“Out of the Wild” is a modern day Western written twenty-two years ago

by Rashid about a Nevada cowboy, and a guest ranch owner whose lives become woven together by an injured mustang. When Henry McBride, a drunken cowboy, comes looking for a job at a guest ranch, the owner, Jess King thinks it will be good to have an extra hand for the endless amount of work her ranch generates. For Henry, still grief-stricken over the death of his wife and young son 17 years earlier, it is just a way to get enough money to buy his next drink before he moves on. It isn’t long before two pivotal events occur: Henry crosses paths with Chad, the ex-ranch manager - and a young mustang stallion arrives on the ranch, which Jess has agreed to train.

What transpires is a story not only of redemption, moving beyond our deepest wounds and discovering a life we never dreamed we could live, but also a glimpse into ways of looking at horses, and perhaps even ourselves, with new eyes.

Earlier in 2013, Mark and Crissi had acquired enough funding from private investors to film a trailer for the movie

which they used as a promotional tool to show to those who might be interested in investing in the project.

The trailer was filmed just north of Las Vegas, Nevada, on a beautiful parcel of land. You can see the trailer for “Out of the Wild” by visiting

outofthewildmovie.com.

Mark knew from the start that to see this film come to fruition they would need a community of individuals rallied behind it. A group that shared their vision to tell a story rooted in compassion and truth. Mark and his wife Crissi and the production crew now want to thank everyone once again for seeing the value of this film.

Filming is slated to begin in September of this year and will finish a month or so later. Post production will immediately follow and the finished product will be ready to appear in select film festivals early in

2016.

Mark was excited to report that they found the perfect location for all of the footage they need in the Red Rocks area near Las Vegas, NV. An exciting aspect of this film will be a scene in which a band will play in a dance hall. We’re excited to report that the band will consist of Mark Rashid, Brad Fitch, (Jammin’) Jimmy Sferes and Jennifer White. Also, Jimmy Sferes is writing the musical score for this movie.

Mark said, “Once again, we can't thank everyone enough for their support of this project and we look forward to supplying you with more updates as they become available. Stay tuned!”

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Loves EP Just The Way It Is! To The Editor: I am a frequent visitor to your beautiful city/downtown are ESTES park!

I look forward to the visits because of the quaint, small town conveniences of downtown. It's fine, just the way it is. Most people that come to Estes Park are not looking for a quick entry to RMNP. They don't mind the stop lights or the time it takes to go through downtown! There already is a way to avoid all this by going by the Stanley Hotel if you do desire.

You all know the old saying "Don't Fix It If It Ain't Broke!" Please think of the history of your wonderful downtown before you make devastating changes! I LOVE ESTES PARK JUST THE WAY IT IS! Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

B. DeeAnn Hock Bertrand, NE

Time To Act Fearlessly To The Editor: My husband and I have lived in downtown Estes Park for several years--first, just above town off Big Horn Drive and now on Davis Hill. While living near Big Horn Drive, we always joked that we had an ‘escape route’ for summer traffic. We could direct our visiting friends (or zip up ourselves) to Wonderview. Although our friends would have to muddle through some traffic, they could make it to our house without major delays.

Last year, our first summer on Davis Hill, friends could not reach our house on seven separate occasions. Not that the drive took them a bit longer, or that they waited in traffic for “75 seconds” while “window shopping” downtown, but that they were stuck at the intersection of 34/36 and/or the intersection of Moraine and Elkhorn and/or somewhere in between. Our visitors could not reach our home, their destination, in downtown Estes Park. One family waited over 20 minutes in a line of traffic on 36, short of the 34 intersection, before turning around.

In a recent comment made online, a proponent of the Loop suggested that the town not use the flood mitigation opportunities as part of the argument to move forward with the FLAP grant. The resident felt that since the Loop process began before the flood, the issues should not be mingled.

While it is true that the Loop process began in 2013 before the September floods occurred, the floods DID occur and now our floodplain designation will be affected.

If we ignore the changes the floods brought simply because they weren’t part of the discussion during the FLAP application, we are being dangerously shortsighted. The downtown’s placement in the

proposed new floodplain demands that we find economical solutions. These will easier to find if they part of a larger strategy.

Without such solutions, the cost of doing business on Elkhorn could be astronomical - prohibitive, even.

A short-sighted choice over a long-term vision will affect us all. As a younger resident who hopes she will have the opportunity to invest in Estes Park long-term, I am interested in what could be. Our economic climate is changing, whether we want it to or not. The Front Range is growing. Our tourism competition is becoming more aggressive. We cannot expect to stay the same and survive, much less thrive. If we do not allow ourselves opportunities, we will not progress. And to clarify, progress does not mean a loss of ‘charm’ or integrity.

Estes Park is very special for several reasons; one of which is how emotionally connected all of us have become to it. Whether we are residents or guests, we swell up with feeling when we think or talk about Estes Park. It’s remarkable, that emotion, that passion. Sometimes, the emotion manifests as fear – fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear that the Estes Park we have become so dearly connected to, might go away.

Charles Stanley once said, “Fear stifles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.”

I encourage Town Board, and our community, to act fearlessly.

Kirby Nelson-Hazelton Estes Park Resident

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To the Estes Park, Colorado Town Trustees; Estes Park is one of this countries most beautiful, peaceful and friendly cities. Why change what has worked for over 100 years. Don't make revenue/funding more important than keeping the town we all know and love intact. Why change a good thing?

Estes has flourished for decades and decades. Estes does not need to change. My family has traveled to Estes for generations. We have probably spent hundreds of thousands in rentals, shopping, dining, etc. We've traveled to our precious Estes several times to assist with the flooding clean up. We love the people, the locals (especially), the small towns historic atmosphere/history, the land, the animals and of course the RMNP. But, Estes is not the RMNP. The people, merchants and the guests are what make this town so special. Keep it the way it is, the way it has been for a very long time, the way it was proven to work. Every town and/or city has times of year its busy and congested.

People who love the town deal with it and welcome it.

Change is good if it makes sense... this project does not make sense, will cost tax payers millions and will change Estes Park forever. Don't take the risk when the risk is not essential.

Thank you for your time, Patrick De Wolf

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Let’s Try The Simple Stuff To The Editor: Anyone who has been in Estes Park in the summer months knows that downtown traffic congestion is a problem. The Loop Project – by it’s very name – dictates the “solution” before the problem has been fully studied. As far as I have been able to determine, those leading the project did not survey those who are actually stuck in our summer gridlock. We need know how many of those creeping along Elkhorn are locals, how many are going through downtown to get to the Park, and how many have been driving around in a circle for 30 minutes looking for a parking space.

I am not even sure if the project managers asked the Park for data on the number of cars entering the Park via the Fall River entrance and the entrance at Beaver Meadows. They didn’t present this data at the meeting on the 25th.

The proposed “Alternative 1" is too disruptive for a questionable small gain. It’s a twelvemonth solution to a three-month problem.

The town would experience serious disruption and corresponding loss of parking during construction. Once complete, it will put heavy trucks rumbling along the river between Piccadilly Square and the Post Office. The proposed one-way streets would be problematic for emergency vehicles and for everyone during the low-traffic months.

The Loop Project focused on a micro problem between the 34/36 traffic light and the curve on Moraine. They should have considered the larger problem. We have four twolane corridors feeding the east side of Estes Park and the west side has only two two-lane corridors headed for the Park. The proposed plan just shifts the westbound bottleneck from the 34/36 traffic light to the curve on Moraine. Furthermore, eastbound traffic on Elkhorn from Performance Park will have to turn right onto Moraine, go to the “Donut Haus” corner, and turn left to continue eastbound. This will further add to the backup.

Locals know the back streets and how to avoid the jams. Visitors won’t be so lucky.

Here are some simple alternatives to Alternative 1: 1. Fix the parking problem first, then analyze traffic again.

2. Add highway signs to suggest a “shortcut” to the Park via Hwy 34 and the Fall River entrance. Park Service data from 2013 and 2014 shows that 65% of the Park traffic enters through Beaver Meadows vs. 35% for Fall River.

3. Install additional cameras to monitor the parking lots and electronic signs to direct visitors to available parking – or to let visitors know that downtown is FULL. 4. Have the Town take over the rest of Elkhorn from CDOT. The current roadway is an embarrassment because CDOT does a lousy job of maintenance. This might also give the Town access to the traffic signals so that they can be adjusted to meet changing conditions. (CDOT currently prohibits Town control of the signals even during special events like parades.)

5. During peak periods, utilize experienced traffic control officers at the three lights on Elkhorn. No traffic signal can move traffic better that a good traffic officer which is why they are still used in major urban areas. (Look at YouTube for “cop directing traffic.” The officers themselves could be an attraction.)

6. Move the Post Office. The current location is at the center of congestion. It is difficult to access in summer, especially for older residents. Alternative 1 would make it worse.

Truck access is a real problem now at any time of year. The current facility was built in 1961 and is probably ready for an update.

There may come a time when a bypass or a four-lane thruway is necessary, but let’s try the simple stuff first.

Gordon Slack, Estes Park

Opposes Federal Funding For Loop Project To the Town of Estes Park Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and Trustees, I have been reading and hearing about the proposed loop project to enhance traffic flow in Estes Park and increase access to RMNP ( the requirement of the grant for which application has been made).

I am surprised that there was not an opportunity for input by the community prior to the application since this impacts a large number of property and business owners in Estes Park, as well as the rest of the residents who frequent downtown and RMNP. We currently have two entrances to RMNP, Moraine and Fall River, and this would not change. I fail to see how moving multiple lanes of traffic along Elkhorn to Moraine and funneling down to 1 lane on Moraine would enhance access to RMNP. Why not improve the signage at the Hwy 34/36 junction to direct visitors to the Fall River entrance, or better yet, encourage shuttle use to the park.

At some point, traffic may be restricted from entering the park, why not plan for that now by advertising the benefit of the shuttle?

Estes Park survived the 2013 flood and the subsequent closure/repair of Hwy 36.

Very soon, Hwy 34 will be undergoing major repairs. Why would Estes Park want to take on another major road project that could deter visitors from coming to shop, stay, eat and enjoy our town and most importantly, spend their dollars?

I have been coming to Estes Park all my life, my family has owned property since the 1950s and I purchased a home in 2009. I do not live close to the area that would be impacted by the loop but I do go downtown and to RMNP. I do not feel that an adequate amount of thought went in to the impact this project would have on our community. The lure of federal money, whether the project makes sense or not, seemed to be the driving force in the decision.

I have spoken to a number of people and have not found one that supports the loop. I want to go on record and request that we DO NOT accept the federal funding for the proposed loop project.

The town should include community members in the planning process before decisions are made so that we too can have input into the future of Estes Park.

Respectfully, Cindy Bell Estes Park

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Estes Loop-A Reconfiguration Of The Downtown Highways To The Editor: During the last Estes Loop Meeting held at the events center, I asked the question “How should I feel about this?” I explain in short the decision by the Board to pursue the grant based on a route they choose to be the best with the information available.

Then the public meeting and a multitude of options came out in the following months with a final analysis of the only affordable choice is the one-way couplets.

The only other choice was do nothing and pay the piper the price of no actions. I have been involved in as many committees and meeting pertaining to this project as I could afford to be and still maintain my full time working life. The answer to my question came at the end of the meeting on a one on one and that was, “You should feel frustrated and confused.” Well I have struggled with the decision to support the only choice of one-way couplets or no action. I pride myself in being “communityminded leader” rather than a “what’s in it for me person.” A leader doesn’t take a non-committal role when dealing with issues of public concern.

My dad is an old school guy and some of the best advice he ever gave me was to use a pro’s and con’s list when trying to make tough decisions. I have tried to use this method in making my own assessment of the Estes Loop project. In December 2014, I went on the record for supporting the two way couplet, as has CDOT, rather than the one-way couplet because of the available options it allows us. Below is my conclusion printed in the newspaper: Conclusion: For years visitors have told us that we have a traffic problem, and now is the time, thanks to the availability of funds and the help of CDOT, to do something about it. In my opinion, Concept 2 is the best choice for our community. It doesn’t impact the streets in front of our stores, it doesn’t divert returning traffic away from downtown, removes traffic that wasn’t going downtown anyway, improves Riverside and eliminates the dangerous intersection at Moraine and Riverside.

I served on the Transportation Visioning Committee, which as a citizen’s group, came up with several options to reduce downtown traffic congestion. I have listened and discussed this project with people who are in favor of the project as is,

those that are in favor of no action and those that want a different option. Most decisions come with emotion and unfortunately they don’t always yield the best results.

Using the old pro’s and con’s approach, I have come up with a similar conclusion.

We must continue the NEPA Study and move to affirm the Town Boards original grant application.

Pros: 1) Traffic congestion will be reducedRiverside/Elkhorn and Moraine/Riverside intersections improved 2) Visitor experience will be enhanced and we will be more desirable to visit 3) Visitor and resident safety will be increased on Elkhorn, Moraine and Riverside 4) A third bridge has been included in the project helping to mitigate the flood potential.

5) Completion of the Riverwalk, improving commercial properties in that area 6) The roads Elkhorn, Moraine and Riverside will finally be repaved and restriped 7) The (unfunded) next phase is a Transit Parking Structure-which all of the Trustee insisted on including in this grant application Cons: 1) The great unknown of how this will actually impact local businesses in the downtown area 2) We do not have the option of closing East Elkhorn for a pedestrian mall 3) The left turn for people going back through downtown may be problematic causing stacking issues 4) East Elkhorn has no east bound traffic in front of their stores In my personal opinion, we have no better choice than to move forward with this project.

The decision is not mine to make but as a voting informed citizen I am confidence our Town Trustees will make the best decision for the community. I will support their decision and continue to work with my fellow citizens, business associates and Town for the betterment of the community of Estes Park.

Charley Dickey

Don’t Let This Opportunity Slip By To The Editor: I agree entirely with Jim Pickering’s recent review of the Downtown Estes Loop. Jim continues to demonstrate that a deep appreciation for the history of a place leads to sound decisions about its future. If we do not consider carefully the opportunities we have for future success, we risk dishonoring the rich history and reducing it to “what used to be.” I believe we must be alert to how we can build upon that history.

We residents cope and complain about traffic congestion throughout the months of high tourism. Don’t we think our guests complain about our town as they sit waiting for one after another red light? That doesn’t impress those who must crawl through downtown Estes Park on the way to RMNP or destinations in town. It sours guests of our shops, restaurants, lodging and entertainment. Tourism surveys done in recent

years indicate that traffic congestion is one of the greatest complaints identified by Estes Park’s guests. We residents have known that for many years. We must not allow a bona fide, paid-for opportunity to tackle this problem slip by without thorough evaluation. That would be an historic folly.

It will be prudent in the strongest sense for the Town Board to continue evaluating the possibilities offered by the FLAP grant process for the so-called Loop. Since the 2013 flooding, we as a community seem to have been on such a positive, constructive path to recover, to renew and to reinvest in Estes Park. I urge the Town Board to remain on that path and dig into the required implementation studies. We deserve to learn what positive or negative impacts would result from such a traffic circulation project.

Tom Dority, Estes Park

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STYMIED – BUT NOT STOPPED This is the week that the finals of the NCAA basketball tournament will be finished and ‘in the books’. I’m sure that every team that did not make it to the top spot will be a little down-in-the-mouth about the fact that they couldn’t complete the run. However, this is just one more example of ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, of ‘successes’ and ‘failures’ that people will be dealing with. And, in the major scheme of things, these athletic events…including our own Avalanche’s and Nugget’s losing campaigns…seem rather minor. Success and failure in other aspects of life seem so much more exhilarating (in victory) and devastating (in losing). However, as we all know, when failure is approached properly it can be a stepping stone to greater things, As a result, it is helpful to consider those great people in history that have ‘failed’ rather miserably at one time, only to come back and become major ‘success’ stories.

Thomas Edison was a good example. He attended school for only three months when his teacher labeled him “too stupid to learn anything”, due probably to his early hearing problems. So his mother taught him at home and he quickly developed an interest in science. At ten years of age, he set up a small lab in the basement. At twenty, he set up a lab in Menlo Park, New Jersey where he spent his time as a full-time inventor. Within two years, he had forty different projects going and was applying for over 400 patents a year. We know that he conducted thousands of experiments to develop an inexpensive electric light that would replace the gas light. Often ridiculed, he eventually succeeded, much to the blessing of mankind. He was once asked by a reporter, “How did it feel to fail 10,000 times?” He replied, “I didn’t fail 10,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 10,000 steps.”

Many others also ‘failed’ only to take their place among the ‘greats’ of history.

• Henry Ford failed and went broke five times before he succeeded.

• R.H. Macy failed seven times before his Macys store in New York City caught on.

• Daniel Boone was asked by a reporter if he had ever been lost in the wilderness. He thought a moment and then replied, “No, but I was once bewildered for about three days.”

• The first time Jerry Seinfeld walked out on stage at a comedy club as a professional comic, he looked out at the audience, froze, and was finally booed off the stage.

• Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He later observed, “I’ve failed over and over again in my life. That is why I succeed.”

• Steven Spielberg dropped out of high school when a sophomore. Persuaded to come back, he was placed in a learning disabled class. He lasted a month and quit school forever.

• In 1954 the manager of the Grand Ole Opry fired Elvis Presley after one performance. He told Presley, “You ain’t goin’ nowhere, son. You ought to go back to drivin’ a truck.”

• Thirty-three publishers rejected the first Chicken Soup for the Soul. The authors were repeatedly told that no one wanted to read those ‘sappy’ little stories. Those ‘sappy’ little stories have now sold over 80 million copies.

• Joseph and Moses are two Bible characters who seemed to be ‘failures’ at a certain point in their lives, but became ‘successful’ leaders who saved the Egyptian and Israelite peoples.

When we encounter those times when we fail, don’t be like Charlie Brown. He had just built a beautiful sand castle. As soon as he stood back to admire his masterpiece, it was flattened by a huge wave. Staring at the now smooth spot where his day’s work had been moments before, he says, “There must be a lesson here, but I don’t know what it is.” Learn from your failures. See it as a stepping stone toward the success you ultimately want.

The Bible says, “A man’s steps are established by the Lord and He takes pleasure in his way.

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord holds his hand.” Believe it and act accordingly, to become one of God’s great ‘success’ stories.

(Bob)

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Monday – April 13 Swiss steak, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Bread, Cookie Tuesday – April 14 White chili and cornbread, Fresh celery and carrots, Fresh orange slices, Cinnamon roll Wednesday – April 15 Meaty lasagna, Fresh green garden salad, Garlic bread, Cake Thursday – April 16 Stuffed pork loin, Mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans, Pie Friday – April 17 Spinach bacon quiche, Fresh cucumber salad, Pea salad, Cobbler $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 nonmembers - everyone welcome!

Join Estes Park Men’s Golf Association • 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.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association The Women’s Golf Association invites all women who love to golf to consider joining us every Tuesday morning for a round of golf, good company and some laughs thrown in as a bonus. If you have not golfed in a league before, do not let that stop you. You will be mentored in our Hens and Clicks program and will be assigned a mentor who will show you the ropes. Golf season is right around the corner. Our opening luncheon is scheduled for April 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hanger Restaurant. Our first league game is the first Tuesday in May. If interested or just want more information call Kay Tritico at 586-2375. Hope to see you at the course.

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“Cooties” To Be Shown Opening Night Table Dinner Welcomes Back Chef Ian Kleinman

A favorite from Great Roads to Great Chefs series, Chef Ian Kleinman, is returning to regale the attendees at Table on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner seating at 7:00 p.m., in The Lodge at The Stanley Hotel.

Kleinman, the chef for the Denver based Inventing Room is truly a scientist among chefs. He creates molecular gastronomy. Molecular gastronomy is found where food meets science.

Where there is Chef Kleinman one is likely to find, as the diners did at Table 2014, Olive Oil & Pine Nut Cake, liquid nitro caramel ice cream, curried cream sheet, moChef Ian Kleinman saic.

“I can’t wait to return to The Stanley and share some of the culinary adventures I have been on this year. We can’t wait to share some flavors combinations we picked up cooking in Dubai. The Stanley continues to be one of my fa-

vorite places to cook in Colorado,” said Chef Kleinman. Chef Kleinman believes that every dining experience should have amazing food, drinks and service but should also contain an entertainment quality that makes you think about your food instead of just eating it.

Chef Kleinman’s creations have been described as unexpected, whimsical, with flavors and textures that are incredibly comforting.

“Kleinman, our first guest chef in 2014, is a natural to be the first in 2015. He wowed Table with his culinary slight-ofhand and is sure to have new tricks up his sleeve,” said Midge Knerr, Inn Keeper at The Lodge at The Stanley Hotel.

Don’t miss what will be a very special evening. For reservations, call 970-5774160 and The Lodge Ambassador will provide you with details and reserve your seats for you. This promises to be very popular so make your reservations early.

Woman’s Club Helps With Student Literacy

Sarah Walsh, Library Program Development, Claudine Perrault, Library Director, Esther Cenac, Woman’s Club President, Judi Cunningham, Woman’s Club Library Rep. Courtesy photo

The community of Estes Park has benefitted from our Estes Valley Library through the leadership of our Library Director, Claudine Perrault, and her dedicated staff members. Our library's mission is to provide an opportunity for shared dialogue with engagement and celebration of literacy for both the adult community and our Estes Park school students. This past year the Woman's

Club gifted $1,000 to assist with our school's literacy program. Through our library's Youth Services Supervisor, Kerry Aiken, funds were used to provide books and to invite a celebrated children's author from Ohio, Margaret Peterson Haddix who made presentations to our elementary and middle school students.

The Stanley Film Festival, (SFF) produced by the Denver Film Society and presented by NBC Universal's Chiller, announced today that Lionsgate Premiere's Cooties will open the festival on Thursday, April 30, 2015.

From the minds of Leigh Whannell (co-creator of Saw and Insidious) and Ian Brennan (co-creator of Glee), Cooties is a horror comedy with unexpected laughs and unapologetic thrills. When a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into little killer savages, a group of misfit teachers must band together to escape the playground carnage. The film stars Elijah Wood (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Alison Pill (The Newsroom) as teachers who fight to survive the mayhem while hilariously bickering in an uncomfortable love triangle on the worst Monday of their lives. The Sundance hit Cooties will be one of the debut releases of the newly-launched Lionsgate Premiere label, which will release the film on September 18th in select theaters and on demand.

SpectreVision and Glacier Films present Cooties, starring Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan and Jorgé Garcia. The film is directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Leigh Whannell and Ian Brennan. Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Elijah Wood produce along with Tove Christensen, Georgy Malkov and Steven Schneider. Ian Brennan, Leigh Whannell, Gevond Andreasyan, Sarik Andreasyan, Hayden Christensen, Seth William Meier and Vladmir Poliakov serve as Executive Producers.

The SFF welcomes back 2014 Visionary Award Winners and the producers of Cooties, Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah and Josh Waller of SpectreVision. During last

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year's festival, the team teased audiences with clips from Cooties and The Boy as part of their panel, Spectrevisionaries.

"The Stanley Film Festival is the coming together of people who love horror for all the right reasons," says SpectreVision co-founder Daniel Noah. "We promised we'd be back and we are thrilled to bring Cooties, as well as The Boy to the Festival this year."

The film will play at the Concert Hall on the Stanley Hotel campus Thursday, April 30, with Elijah Wood (Open Windows), Alison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Leigh Whannell (Insidious: Chapter 2) and Directors Jonathan Millot and Cary Murnion in attendance. Immediately following the film, guests will be treated to a "School Cafeteria" themed party in the McGregor Ballroom. Local bands Snake Rattle Rattle Snake and Bad Luck City will provide the soundtrack for the evening.

"This year's Stanley Film Festival promises to showcase the best horror films and celebrate the art of horror in some most unexpected ways," said Denver Film Society Festival Director Britta Erickson. "We invite you to join us for this special presentation and party, but we suggest you stay away from the chicken nuggets."

A limited number of Opening Night tickets are now available. Opening Night is also available to Redrum badge holders. To purchase your pass, visit www.stanleyfilmfest.com.

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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It’s Showtime! For Estes Park’s Musical Talent Mark your calendars now to see some scholarships awarded each of the best musical talent in the Estes year to local graduates. Last Valley when they hit the stage April 24 year, Showtime raised over and 25 for It’s Showtime! $9,500 toward our Once again it’s raising goal. With your money for scholarships for help, we can do Estes Park High School even better this graduates. year,” said Sumey.

In the line-up are perPerforming will be formers ranging in age singers Nancy Bell, Christy Florence from 12 to more than 80.

Lori Burnham, a There’s folk music, songs duet by Valerie Dascoli and from Broadway, classical piMelissa Westover, Larry Nancy Bell ano and guitar, and some Pierce, Christy Florence, The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tickets are $15 purchased in advance or music written by local comBrad & Kelley Anderson, the the Eagles, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Bach $18 at the door. Children and students posers. It’s a veritable grab-bag of musical duo of Bert Bergland and Bruce are just a few of the composers whose are admitted at no charge. Tickets may be goodies that everyone can enjoy.

Carmichael, Steve Smersh, Randy music will be featured. purchased at Macdonald Book Store on Boyd, 12-year old classical “I am thrilled that so many of There are two performances: 7:00 p.m. Elkhorn, at the Thursday Noon meeting guitarist Gio Dumont, pithese very, very talented peoon Friday, April 24th and at 2:00 p.m. on of the Rotary Club of Estes Park (downanist Scott Wilseck, high ple will be performing in this Saturday, April 25th. Both shows will be stairs at the Country Market on Moraine school sophomore violinshow,” said It’s Showtime! held at Presbyterian Community Church Ave.), the Estes Park Convention and ist Ted Dumont, the piano Visitors Bureau, and at MedX. chairman Pete Sumey. “They of the Rockies at 1700 Brodie Ave. duet of Madison Casey volunteer their time and their and Diane Roehl, the trio marvelous talent to make this Elk Hollow (Gary Reeves, show possible and to help our Jack Overly and Dmitri high school graduates go on to Galcovski), the quartet college.” Sumey said all of the Lori Burnham Uncommon Connection money raised from the two (Bert Bergland, Don Bryson, Bob performances will go to the Estes Park Gunn, and Roger Thorp), the Estes Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Park High School Jazz Band, Major 13 "It’s Showtime! partners with the Rotary High School Jazz Choir, and humorist Golf Tournament, the Shred-A-Thon, Elk Hollow (Gary Reeves, Jack Overly and Kelly will emcee Bob Brunson.

Kurtis and the Rotary Foundation to raise Gio Dumont Dmitri Galcovski) the program. $24,000 for three, four year academic

Repertoire Theatre Company Production “Laura” Opens May 8 Falling in love can be exhilarating, exciting....and frustrating. It can be especially frustrating when you have fallen in love with a dead woman. Detective Mark McPherson has done just that. Investigating the murder of Laura Hunt has propelled him into the deep mysteries of her life, her secrets and her soul. And he is captivated.

But how can you solve the murder of a beautiful woman when she shows up very much alive...and still have a corpse to identify? Who wanted Laura Hunt dead?

And who killed the mystery woman believed to be her? The many men who loved Laura do not intend to tell McPherson the truth. Shelby Carpenter, her fiance, is a playboy given to anger. Waldo Lydecker is an egotistical art collector. Danny Dorgan is a teenager who wants to be a man. All of them loved her, and all of them will do anything to protect that love. And then there's Bessie, her housekeeper, who has stood in the corners, observing everything. Laura and Mark travel a dark road together, discovering secrets about the people Laura thought she knew.

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre

Company has the honor of presenting the hit play "Laura," written by Vera Caspary and George Sklar, a play which was also the basis for the classic film-noir movie of the same name. An excellent cast of veterans and newcomers has been assembled to bring this murder mystery to life for an evening of classic entertainment.

Kurtis Kelly is Detective Mark McPherson, Carissa McGill is Laura Hunt, Chris Erskine is Shelby Carpenter, Michael Young is Waldo Lydecker, Elizabeth Potter is Bessie, Collin Ruiz is Danny Dorgan, and Christann Higley is Mrs. Dorgan. Technical director is Mike Bonk.

Set designed by Michael Young. Directed by Christann Higley, CJ Jensen, the cast, and over-seeing the entire production is EPRTC founder, Art Blume.

The production will be presented at the Studio Theatre in the Estes Park Masonic Lodge #183, 1820 South St. Vrain, on May 8, 9, 10, 15, & 16. (curtain at 7:00 p.m.) and May 17 (curtain at 2:00 p.m).

Tickets are $15 each, available at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn. Cash or check only please. Tickets may be held when paid in full.

Come and enjoy an evening of suspense, fun...and murder!

Giddyup Kitty At Music Festival Concert Sunday, April 12 Mark your calendars for this coming Sunday and be sure to roll up your sleeves, hitch up your jeans and pull on your boots as you welcome back one of our most popular performers, Giddyup Kitty; a high-energy, all-female bluegrass band that perform their original material along with carefully selected bluegrass, country and Americana music. Classy, sweet, and smooth, you'll be a believer, once you catch Giddyup Kitty fever!

The concert takes place this Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Concert Hall at the Stanley Hotel. Admission for adults is just $10, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Lanty McCartney of GreatGolfOnlyBetter.com and Ron and Vivian Gordon.

The Denver Post declares them “the finest bluegrass you’ll find anywhere.”

And Quentin Young of The Longmont Times Call describes Giddyup Kitty as a “bluegrass band made up of serious pickers, accomplished harmonizers and experienced performers.” Weaving fine melodies with rich harmony, these award-winning musicians create a show that leaves an audience joyful and asking for more! The band name, Giddyup Kitty, captures the enthusiasm, excitement and energy they feel about their music.

So put on your Sunday best, breathe in our mountain fresh air, giddyup all the horses under your hood and head on over to the Concert Hall at the Stanley Hotel on April 12 for the 2 p.m. show of Giddyup Kitty. Come early and don’t dillydally as you will want to scope out your best seat for this performance, that always plays to a full house.

The Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series concludes with the Estes Valley Chamber Singers on April 19. You won’t want to miss it!

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.

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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Evaluating Mule Deer Migration: Tools Of The Trade And What We Have Learned

Mule Deer are the subject of Dr. Andersons’s current research

On Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 p.m., Dr. Chuck Anderson of the Mammals Research Section for Colorado Parks and Wildlife will discuss current research on Mule Deer migration in Colorado, including the Estes valley. Migration behavior is triggered when animals seek forage at higher elevations and the plants around Estes Park provide the necessary energy for adult Mule Deer to provide milk for their young. Dr. Anderson will share recent technological advances that have allowed for detailed investigations of migratory behavior. This presentation will address methods and techniques used to study Mule Deer from a research project underway in the northwest region of the state. This is a free program and no reservations are necessary to attend.

Dr. Chuck Anderson received his B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University in 1990 and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Zoology and Physiology from the University of Wyoming in 1994 and 2003, respectively. He was a Large Carnivore Biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department from 1994 to 1997 and from 2004 to 2006. Since 2006, he has worked in the Mammals Research

Section for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. In this capacity, he has focused on ungulate research and is developing a landscape scale research project to address mitigation methods and development practices that benefit mule deer populations in areas experiencing extensive energy development. His professional interests focus on large mammal ecology and management; emphasizing population estimation techniques, population dynamics, and genetics. Dr. Anderson has also conducted in-depth research on moose, elk, cougars, black bears and lynx.

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.

Builders Club Easter Egg Hunt At Good Samaritan Village Each year the Kiwanis sponsored Builders Club members from the Middle School dye approximately eight dozen hard boiled eggs for an Easter Egg hunt for the residents of Good Samaritan Society Village. This year on March 31, the students hid eggs up and down the hall ways and in the commons. Julie Lee Director and Carey Stevanus the Activities Director of Good Samaritan’s assembled the residents and with their Easter baskets the hunt was on. Each member of Builders Club was assigned a resident and assisted them as they hunted for the Easter Eggs. Following the hunt the residents and students gathered in the commons and counted the eggs in each basket. One proud residents found 17 colorful eggs. After the count was over the kids sat with the residents and visited until it was time to leave and board their

school bus for the ride back to the school. Both the Builder Club members and Good Samaritan’s residents enjoyed the interaction with each other. Teachers Joe Frey and Nicole Rische are the middle school advisors to the Builders Club and help in providing monthly community service projects for the students.

Gary Pete, Bob Burger, Jeanie Mertz and Vern Mertz represented the Kiwanis Club.

The Kiwanis Club sponsors programs in all three of the Estes Park schools. At the elementary school there is the Breakfast Buddy and 3rd grade dictionary program, the middle school is the Builders Club and BUG’s program and at the high school they sponsor the Key Club and scholarships. For information on the Kiwanis Club and their youth sponsored programs call 586-9669.

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Estes Park Museum Hosts “Yesterado: Stories Of Colorado From When It Was Young” A Fun And Educational Performance For The Community

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“Yesterado” will take place at the Estes Park High School Auditorium located at 1600 Manford Avenue. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Traveling performers of the 19th century West – Jack Langrishe and Marietta Ravel—perform stories from an 1897 Colorado newspaper. The two guide the audience through stories touching on various characteristics of frontier life-lawlessness, surviving nature’s challenges, the changing roles of women, and social hierarchy. The newspaper stories adapted for the stage are: “Fight with Shovels” about a conflict over water and property, “A Great Curse is Inflicted Upon Our Country” about bicycles’ growing popularity and women’s changing role in society, “Soapy in the Soup” about the scams of roving con man Soapy Smith, and “Brown Family Strikes Gold & Margaret Brown Hits Denver” about how the quick riches of mining shook up societal rules.

Prominent players in these stories are con man Soapy Smith, Col. John Arkins (editor of the Rocky Mountain News), socialite Margaret (Molly) Brown, socialite Louise Crawford Hill, activist Charlotte Smith, and cyclist Dora Rinehart.

“Yesterado” is a fun play that creates a living, breathing portrait of Colorado when it was still cutting its teeth. Performed by the Buntport Theater of Denver, “Yesterado” is ideal for grades K-6, but all ages are welcome. Funding for "Yesterado" is hosted by the Estes Park Museum with support from the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation Inc. 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. Admission is free.

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Brown Bag Lecture Features NonInvasive Treatment For Low Back Pain By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Join us for our next brown bag lecture to be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Timberline Conference Room at Estes Park Medical Center.

Bring your lunch and learn while you eat.

This month’s presentation is “Non-Invasive Treatment for Low Back Pain,” presented by Dr. Matt Pouliot, Chronic Pain Specialist. Dr. Pouliot is associated with Front Range Pain Medicine and sees patients at Estes Park Medical Center’s Specialty Clinic.

Dr. Pouliot received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. He went on to receive his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. His Internship was completed at Via-Christi Regional Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York. Dr. Pouliot is board certified in Pain Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work days. In a large survey, more than a quarter of adults reported experiencing low back pain during the past three months.

Men and women are equally affected by low back pain, which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation that can leave a per-

son incapacitated. Pain can begin abruptly as a result of an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time due to age-related changes of the spine. Sedentary lifestyles can also contribute to low back pain, especially when a weekday routine of getting too little exercise is disrupted by a strenuous weekend workout.

Dr. Pouliot will outline the structure of the lower back which carries much of the weight of the lower body and functions of the low back, or lumbar area, including structural support and movement.

He will also discuss the causes of low back pain, how low back pain is diagnosed; risk factors of developing lower back pain, as well as treatment options.

In addition he will provide tips on how back pain can be prevented and recommendations for keeping one’s back healthy.

For more information regarding the presentation, call 970-577-4390.

Library Tech Classes: From Computer Basics To Reading eBooks Computer and technology classes continue at the Estes Valley Library in the coming weeks, led by Library Tech Guide Diana Laughlin. Workshops are free, and advance registration is required.

Here are the sessions coming up this month: “Safety and Security on the Internet” (Monday, April 13, 5:30 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. Stu-

dents will learn on a Mac, and many of the basic skills will apply to a Windows PC as well.

“Internet Basics: Keeping Informed, Keeping In Touch” (Monday, April 20, 1:00 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.

“Free Library eBooks: Made Easy” (Friday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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.

Registration for any workshops may be done in person at the Library or by phone, as well as the Calendar link at estesvalleylibrary.org. For registration assistance or additional information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

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Funding Your Nonprofit-Two Upcoming Workshops Offer Different Methods The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is pleased to present two informative workshops in April to assist nonprofits in securing funding for their organizations.

Planned Giving: Is it on YOUR Radar, will be held on Friday, April 17 from 11:30 – 1:00 pm in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Free to EPNRC members and $15 for all others, this workshop will cover the basics in determining if your organization is ready to establish a planned giving program. Registration is required as space is limited.

Please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.com and select the calendar tab then proceed to the date and workshop title to register.

With the largest wealth transfer in history taking place over the first half of this century, planned giving should be on every nonprofit’s radar. As Baby Boomers pass down nearly $60 trillion to the next generation, many of them are factoring philanthropy into their estate plans. Are you ready to take advantage of this opportunity?

For those donors who have expressed an interest in making a major planned gift and who have the resources necessary to seriously consider such gifts, it is important to demonstrate how such a gift can be incorporated into and benefit the donor’s complete estate planning objectives. Simplicity is the key. The workshop will explore some simple and some relatively complex planning strategies to give you the confidence you need to put your planned giving program into practice.

This workshop is presented by Bill Schmidt, Senior Trust Officer and Alexis Owen, Director of Philanthropic Services, First Western Trust.

Introduction to Funding Funders, a facilitated webinar, will be held on Monday, April 20 from 10 - 11:30 am in the computer lab of the Estes Valley Library.

Thanks to funding from the Estes Park Rotary Foundation, this workshop is provided at no charge to area nonprofit representatives. Registration is necessary however, so please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the calendar tab then proceed to the date and workshop title to register.

This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grant-

makers and more than 3 million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research. These incredible resources are provided for free at the Estes Valley Public Library.

This is an amazing resource for nonprofits who are seeking grant funding.

You will learn how to: create customized searches to develop targeted lists of Foundations, find out about grants for your subject area or field of interest, identify grantmakers that fund in your city, state or region, and; search specific foundations for detailed information.

Participants may stay in the computer lab after the workshop to utilize these grant search databases.

Questions regarding either of these programs may be directed to Jill Lancaster, EPNRC Executive Director at director@epnonprofit.org or 970-4807805.

Emergency Readiness Essential Workshop April 21 The Estes Valley Library will host this year’s first session of the “Emergency Readiness Essentials” workshop on Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Organizing one’s important personal and financial papers now can mean much less stress during a time of emergency. Attendees will learn what should be contained in a "flight box" for "grab and go" on short notice; what preparation is necessary in case anything happens to oneself or a spouse; what an individual can do to protect their computer

information as well as personal possessions; and the recommended preparations for a community emergency. Led by organizing professional Shellie Tressell of Simplicity Organizing, this program is made possible by funds from the Friends of the Estes Valley Library.

Seating for the workshop is limited. Participants should register online at the Calendar link at estesvalleylibrary.org to ensure available a spot. For more information, contact the Library at (970) 5868116.

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Helping Others In A Journey Recently, I wrote about the ways in which grief impacts a community. This has been an especially difficult season for many of our local families—along with friends and neighbors of those families— each coming to terms with loss in their own ways.

Through in-library displays, through this column space, and through contacts to our community partners, we shared some of the many book and DVD resources at the Estes Valley Library available to help anyone coping with loss.

That was a starting place, but we wondered, “How else might we draw upon the Library’s safe and neutral meeting spaces and its resources to be part of the community healing process?”

That’s when we turned to someone whose journey in life has brought her to a deep understanding of the cycles of loss, grieving and healing. While in her journey, she has developed a nurturing guide to help others along the way.

On two upcoming weekends, local author Dayle Spencer will bring the empowering skills and strategies of the Loving Spirit workshops to the Library. The two-day session takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, and will be repeated again on June 6 and 7.

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the breakup of a relationship, or a traumatic life change, anyone dealing with any form of grief or loss can benefit from these sessions.

Two full days may seem like a big investment of time. But that investment is

almost certain to be one of the best gifts you could give yourself, as one participant in the “Loving Spirit” workshop recently held in Denver told us. As I peruse the session’s workbook pages, I am greatly impressed with Dayle’s format: A two-day investment yielding a lifetime of recovery and understanding.

Before calling Estes Park home, Dayle’s career was extraordinary. She has been: a federal prosecutor, a federal appeals court law clerk, an international negotiator, and a corporate consultant. The sudden death of her 28-year-old daughter in 2011 set her on a personal journey of sorrow and discovery, a life journey that now guides the teaching she offers her clients.

And it led to the publication of her book, “Loving Allie: Transforming the Journey of Loss,” available in the Library’s collection. It’s been called “a beautifully written guide to rediscovering joy in the crevices of loss.”

Attendance at the Estes Valley Library’s “Loving Spirit: a facilitated journey through loss” workshops is limited to twenty people per session, so now is an ideal time to register at estesvalleylibrary.org As part of the workshop’s design and effectiveness, Dayle asks that only one household member attend each session (one person might attend in April, and a spouse might attend in June).

It is good news when a community can come together in healing. We hope you— or someone you know—will be strengthened by this opportunity.

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3 Bed, 2 Bath,1248 sq ft Open Floor Plan, Quiet Setting 2 Car Garage, Great Neighborhood

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Special Price Until April 24 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3092 sq ft Brand New Kitchen and Flooring

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Estes Valley Library Promotes Early Reading Through One Book 4 Colorado The Estes Valley Library invites children who are 4 in 2015 and their parents to a 4-Year Old Extravaganza on Tuesday, April 21st at 10:30 in the Hondius Room.

During the party we’ll listen to stories, have snacks, make a craft, and have loads of fun! In addition, every four year old will receive a paperback book to keep. Parents may register on the library’s calendar page. Any four year olds who are unable to attend the party can pick up their book in either English or Spanish at library storytimes this week or at the library’s service desk.

Estes Valley Library is promoting early reading by providing a free new book to every four-year-old in Estes Park as part of the statewide One Book 4 Colorado. One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide initiative aiming to support family reading at home and instill a love of learning in Colorado children.

“One Book 4 Colorado puts books in

the hands of children and a joy of reading in their hearts,” said Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia. “Teaching children to read is a family, school and community responsibility.

We are grateful to the many organizations coming together in communities across the state to help Colorado’s children succeed.”

One Book 4 Colorado is the result of collaboration between Reach Out and Read Colorado, Colorado State Library, public libraries, the private sector, and the foundation community. It is modeled after the successful Preschool One Book One Denver program originated by the Denver Preschool Program.

“Something as simple as putting a book in the hand of a young child can inspire a love of reading and help that child develop into a life-long learner,” says Kerry Aiken, youth services supervisor. “We hope many Estes Valley four-year-olds come to our party in their honor and receive their new book!”

New Listing

$288,500 1550 Raven Cir I End unit Ranch Meadow condo. Recent updates include granite counters in kitchen, stainless appliances. Great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, panoramic snow cap views with southern exposure. Upper loft with walk in closet, finished garage. This end unit offers a nice landscaped area with privacy and an area to walk your pets.

$2,495,000 225 Shadow Mountain Ct.

New Listing

An architectural masterpiece of understated elegance crafted by the finest artisans. This residence is a one of a kind lodge boasting of over 5000 sq ft., with everything top-of-the-line, redefining luxury and Colorado sophisticated rustic with reclaimed wood. Strategically placed on an Estate lot that offers secluded privacy and unobstructed views.

New Listing

$298,000 2625 Marys Lake Rd 33 Captivating mountain condo with a rustic cabin feel!

Great room with wall of window s, fireplace, rustic beamed ceiling overlooks Marys Lake and snow cap peaks. Well designed kitchen with granite counters, large master bedroom with 5 piece luxurious bath with corner jetted tub, 3 closets, private patio with hot tub.

Most furnishings are included. Don't pass this one by!

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Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations

PERFECT OPPORTUNITY Nearly 7200 s/f square feet of space for lease in a 70 foot clear span building with grease trap. Exceptional location and excellent Highway 7 visibility. Single or multiple tenants have used this space. Great parking with 50+ spaces. Currently a gas station and convenience store, but has lots of potential for other uses such as a restaurant/bar, brew pub, larger retail outlet or for multiple tenants. $900,000

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This 8.22 acre property is the only large parcel zoned industrial in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or many other possibilities. Priced to sell at $1,295,000. Call Judy today for additional information.

Judy Anderson

GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker

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Eric Blackhurst

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970.586.2950

866.586.2950

Overlooking the Pool

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Fully furnished top of the line Mary's Lake Condo located poolside! Great rental or weekend getaway. Very well appointed with an upper level suite for privacy and plenty of room on the main level for entertaining or just plain relaxing. This is a turnkey investment property. HOA dues includes exterior insurance, trash, sewer, water, electric, wifi, cable tv and snow removal. $159,000 2625 Marys Lake Road Unit 18-C

Ranch style home w/walkout lower level on 1 acre is just what you are looking for!

GR w/vaulted wood ceiling & walls, hardwood floors, moss rock gas FP, open kitchen & dining for entertaining. One level living w/master suite, 2 BR, laundry room & full bath and attached 3-car garage w/workshop. Lower level includes FR, full bath, guest/hobby room & storage. $454,900 1800 Cherokee Drive

Library Hosts Two-Day Grief Recovery Workshop This Month participants each weekend. Attendees are encouraged to register now to ensure availability at www.estesvalleylibrary.org Dayle Spencer is the author of “Loving Allie: Transforming the Journey of Loss.”

The book is both a personal memoir and a how-to-recover guide, woven around the author’s own journey through grief after losing her only daughter, 28-yearold Allison, in January 2011. “Loving Allie” is available for check-out from the Library.

Among the many recommendations for the book is one from former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who called it “an insightful and candid look at the cycles of life and death we must all encounter.” “Whether currently in grief or not,” they added, “we highly recommend it for all families.”

“In a nutshell,” Spencer notes, “transIn its mission, the Estes Valley Library strives always to be responsive and sensi- forming the journey of loss is [what it’s] all about.” tive to community needs. Library staff know that this has been a difficult time Consistent with the Library’s goal to of loss for many families. As a service to provide residents with the resources they all residents during a time of grief, the Li- need to make important learning and life brary is partnering with the nonprofit choices, and thanks to Spencer’s compasLoving Spirit, Inc. for a two-day worksion for this community, workshops are shop for anyone recovering from loss, being offering locally at no charge to parwhether from the death of a loved one or ticipants, waiving what would otherwise grieving from another form of personal be a $550 registration fee. Registration loss. includes: a signed copy of “Loving Allie,” As a result of this collaboration between a Loving Spirit Workbook, and a MyersBriggs personality assessment, along with the Library and Estes Park grief author Dayle Spencer, a very special opportunity other materials. is being made possible at no charge to As part of the nature of this workshop, Estes Valley residents. The two-day sesonly one adult member of a household sion takes place at the Library on the should attend each weekend session, weekend of April 18 - April 19, from 9 which is another reason the workshop is a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The session will being offered twice this season. be offered again on the weekend of June Visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org to 6 - June 7 at the same time. make a reservation. For registration asTo ensure the workshops are most efsistance or for additional information, fective, registration is limited to twenty contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

Library Hosts Poetry Slam For Teens

What is a poetry slam? It’s an event where people gather and share poetry out loud with one another—and sometimes the reading incorporates a dramatic element. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Library is sponsoring a Poetry Slam for teens. The events will take place in the comfortable setting of Coffee on the Rocks, located at 510 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park.

Middle School age students are invited to attend on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.

High school age students will have their evening on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Advance registration is strongly recommended, which will help the Library plan for seating and refreshments. At-

tendees should register online at the calendar link at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

Poetry is an art form. And poetry performance is considered an art form in and of itself. Students participating in the “Poetry Slam” may choose to come with a poem of their choice which they have read and prepared. The poem may be any work by any poet—or even an original creation. Those who wish to attend only as listeners are also invited.

Poetry readers may present alone or with a group. The reading may be prepared and rehearsed—or it may be delivered improvised—which can also add a creative flair of spontaneity.

The Library will provide refreshments and snacks both evenings. The Library also wishes to thank Coffee on the Rocks for providing space for these special evening events.

For more information, visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org, or contact the Library at (970) 586-8116. This month’s “Poetry Slam” events are part of the Estes Valley Library’s roster of programs and services designed especially for the local teen community.

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Learn About Foot Problems And Foot Care At Senior Center Program Dr. Scott Taylor, DPM, to offer free program 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.

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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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.

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

Wellness-What Is It And How Does It Affect Me? Iolanthe Culjak to present free program April 21 Iolanthe Culjak, Physical Therapist and Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, will present a free program on Tuesday, April 21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The program, Wellness: What is it and how does it affect me? is free and open to the public. Just drop in for this informative hour-long presentation. Iolanthe describes the program, “Participants will learn the seven aspects of wellness and how they influence your lives, learn skills to improve overall wellness and feelings of well-being and in essence, learn how to become a better YOU. ” Iolanthe “IO” Culjak, PT, CEAS, is owner of Results Physical Therapy of Estes, LLC. Iolanthe has over 19 years of physical therapy experience along with extensive continuing education in sports related injuries, orthopedics, strength and conditioning, running, kinematic, manual therapy, geriatric rehab, and er-

gonomics. Culjak says, “Educating patients and helping them understand the recovery process and injury prevention is the key to a good physical therapy outcome. ” Iolanthe became a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist in January, 2005. She also does ergonomic and wellness trainings for local businesses, groups and individuals. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, she was a professional gymnastics coach for 11 years and a high level gymnast prior to that. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, fly-fishing, biking, hiking and running.

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 email inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Senior Center To Close At 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 The Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, will close at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17 for facility maintenance. There will be regular lunch service on that Friday, however afternoon activities will be cancelled. Additionally, there will be no rentals of the facility Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Normally, the Senior Center is open until 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. The Center will resume its regular operating hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays, on Monday, April 20.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 5862996 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.

PRISTINE PLACE TO CALL HOME This fabulous custom home located in the desirable neighborhood known as the Uplands has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths for an approximate total of 3,500 sq. ft. The thoughtful design incorporates an open great room showcasing a floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace and snowcapped mountain views. An embellished interior incorporates high end finishes throughout including granite counters, exquisite wood flooring, and a fabulous modern kitchen with an oversized custom built island.

The master suite, with lighted coffered ceiling, is comfortable in size and includes a 5 piece bath with in floor heat, walk-in shower, and upscale jetted tub where you can relax and enjoy a Long's Peak view through the double sided fireplace. Completing the exquisite design of this home is a lower level with family room, laundry, 2 additional bedrooms, and a full bath. High ceilings, custom design, and attention to detail will attest to the pristine beauty of this home. Call Trisha for an appointment to view 1900 Bradley Lane.

Phone: 970-586-0713 Toll-Free: 888-318-0364

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Rev. John Refsell

work for their lives through their 62 years of marriage. Trinity Lutheran Estes Park resident, retired Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee, WI, Edipastor, Rev. John Refson Park Lutheran in sell, accepted his final Chicago, IL, Christ the call to the Church King Lutheran in DenEternal and was rever, CO, St. Paul’s ceived into the waiting Lutheran in Omaha, arms of his Savior JeNE, American Protessus Christ on Good tant Church in Friday, April 3, 2015 at Antwerp, Belgium. the age of 87, where he Bethlehem Lutheran in will be reunited with Brush, CO. And he his family and friends. dedicated himself to John’s wishes were to each of his newfound have a “Celebration of church homes. They Life Service” Memohappily retired to Estes rial Service which will Park in 1992. While be held Monday, April there, John enjoyed 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Shepherd Of golf, skiing, and barber-shop singing.

The Mountains Lutheran Church in Together he & Dorothy camped & Estes Park, CO. traveled the world. He especially loved John was born on May 8, 1927 in any activity involving family & church Minneapolis, MN to Lloyd and Helen activities and held a special fondness Refsell. He joined brother Lloyd and for John Wayne movies. sister Dorothy into a loving Christian He was preceded in death by his parfamily. John was a Christian man with ents, siblings and son Mark. John is gentle eyes and a humble soul. To the survived by his wife, Dorothy, daughneedy, he gave assistance, to the sick, he ter and son-in-law Kathy & Steve offered company, to the lost, he offered Adelson, granddaughter Sarah & her guidance. His dynamic and warm per- husband Brandon Maendele, and sonality attracted everyone around grandson Alex John Adelson. Great him. He lived his life displaying warm, grandsons Nolan & Nash put a smile enthusiastic, genuine love toward peo- on his face. Cecilia (Ghittoni) DeGeple. His witty jokes, giant hugs, and nario and her family from Modena, cheerfully bold voice always lit up the Italy have been an extension of our room. He lived life with the palms of family since she was a foreign exhis hand wide open always giving and change student in Omaha in 1972. assisting others. He graduated from In lieu of flowers, memorials may be Robinsdale High School, St. Olaf Colgiven to Shepherd of the Mountains lege and Luther Theological Seminary, Lutheran church, Lutheran World Reall in Minnesota. He married the love lief, Royal Family Kids Camps of NE of his life, Dorothy (Milbrath) Refsell or a charity of your choice. Condoon May 28, 1952. They had two chillences may be sent to the family at P.O. dren, Kathy (Refsell) Adelson and Box 1402 Estes Park, CO or Caring Mark Refsell. The six churches they Bridge. See www.allnutt.com. served together provided the frame-

Donna Kay “Bella” Knight Donna Kay Knight known by many as “Bella” passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 in her home with family by her side.

She was born April 14, 1938 in Tacoma, WA, the daughter of Joseph Paul and Ada Fielda “June” Adams.

Donna lived and loved in many places over the years and worked as a bookkeeper most of her career. Passions were reading books, movies and spending time with family and friends.

Bella is survived by her children; Karla Berlin, husband Harry Whalen, Russ Berlin, wife Marilyn, Fran Greth, husband Doug, six

grandchildren, Willow Carter, JD, Ivy Couper, Tor Berlin and Megan, Shaun Berlin, John Taylor Fuka and Fletcher Fuka, six great-grandchildren Dell, Ellie, Mason, Zane, Holly and Tory.

Bella is also survived by her sister, Sandy Smith, sisters in law Fran Adams, Helen Ryan and husband Tom and by nieces Pam, Kristi and Jen. Bella was preceeded in death by her parents, Paul and June Adams and her two brothers Rocky and Joe and her son Rocky.

A Celebration of Life will take place later in the summer. Memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Home Healthcare and Hospice at heritagehomehealthcare.com or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Michael Logan Christopher Michael Logan Christopher 62, of Estes Park, CO went to be with his Jesus on Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kristi, and their two sons: Robert L. Christopher of Chicago, and Michael L. Christopher of Denver.

Michael was born in 1952 in the Denver area. He graduated from Denver’s South High School in 1970. Following his graduation, Mike’s family moved to Texas where he graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington. After earning his MBA from SMU, he returned to Denver and married Kristi.

For 27 years Mike worked for Super Value Foods in Albuquerque, Denver, and Des Moines. After being transferred to Des Moines, IA to run the Super Value Foods distribution center, Mike was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 1999 at which time he had a total gastrectomy.

Mike and Kristi moved to Estes Park in 2003 where they built their home. After receiving his broker’s license, Mike started a real estate business. In 2007 the cancer returned to the liver area and Mike began taking oral Chemo drugs and enjoyed a normal life. During that time Mike and Kristi started Estes Park Vacation Rentals, managing vacation

Mary Ricker Mary Gretchen Ricker, 100 years old, was lovingly called to heaven on March 25, 2015.

Born in Bicknell, Indiana on December 10, 1914 to Albert Admiral Fuller and Julia Elvina Fuller (Ritterscamp).

The family moved to Colorado Springs, CO to open a Shoe Store, but eventually moved to Fort Collins in 1924. She attended grade school, Lincoln Junior High and Fort Collins High School where she met her future husband, Ken, in art class.

They were married in 1930 and were happily married for over 63 years.

The family not only opened a shoe store, but a tire store (Ricker Tire Service) and a restaurant (White Palace).

These were located in the 200 block of South College Ave. They went on to coown Ricker Brothers Wholesale Candy & Tobacco with Ken’s brother Herb Ricker. This was located in the 200 block of West LaPorte Ave. for many years.

Ken & Gretchen were members of the Methodist Church and raised their four children, Judy, Mary Jo, Michael and Gary as Christians. Gretchen loved to

properties. In the past year, the chemo drugs had ceased working. After 15 years of battling cancer, the Lord too him home.

Mike liked golfing and fishing when his health permitted. When he was 18 he earned his Order of the Arrow Eagle Scout award. Mike was always actively involved with church activities. He taught Bible studies, Sunday school for kids, Awanas, and was on many church boards.

Mike was also the Area Director of the Republican Party here in Estes Park and involved with the Estes Park Tea Party. He loved his Country and fought to restore our Founders vision of freedom and liberty Mike’s kind, helpful, and generous nature will be missed by all of his friends and family. He truly was a blessing to all who knew him. Although we grieve his passing, we rejoice that he is now in God’s presence. Psalm 49:15 “But God will redeem my life from the grave; He will surely take me to Himself.”

A memorial service will be held Monday, April, 13 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Church; 451 Promontory Drive, Estes Park.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Fellowship of Christian Athletes in memory of Mike Christopher. Donations can be mailed to: Scott Miller, 237 Sand Grouse, Loveland CO 80537 or online at: Smiller@fca.org (Mike Christopher Memorial Donation).

cook, custom crochet her afghans and create her custom candles which she graciously gave away as gifts to her many friends and relatives. In her later years she love to play Bridge with her friends, play solitaire and watch her many game shows on TV. Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband Ken, daughter Judy, son Michael, sister Jane, brother George, sister Ester (California), sister Josephine (Georgia), niece Jan Nicholson (Fort Collins).

She is survived by her daughter Mary Jo (Fort Collins), and son Gary (Fort Collins), sister Anne (Denver). She is also survived by her grandchildren Mitch Bell (California), Ty Ricker (Arizona), Royce Bell (Fort Collins), Robin Bell (Utah), Trent Ricker (Texas), Ashlie Ricker (Estes Park), Ryan Nicholson (Tennessee), Rand Nicholson (Fort Collins), Landon Ricker (Fort Collins), Logan Ricker (Fort Collins), Great Grandchildren Kylie and Colton Bell (California), Michael and Johnathon Ricker (Steamboat Springs), Jessica Ricker-Harper (Fort Collins), Jordan and Hadley Ricker (Texas). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation services to be held at a later date. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message of condolence for the family.

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Employment 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 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

Employment

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

is now hiring for - Housekeeping - Frontdesk Flexible Hours

Diamond Resorts International®

The Historic Crags Lodge

We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply online at: DiamondResorts.com or CareerBuilder.com Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Do you have the gift of hospitality and excel in multi-tasking?

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center needs individuals with good communication and computer skills to fill our Host and Weekend Host positions. Both positions are year-round and part-time (approximately 34 hours per week). Valid driver license is required. EOE. Please visit our website for more information www.Highlandscamp.org

Resort Assistant:

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

Accepting Applications For: • BREAKFAST LINE COOK

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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, maintaining and inspecting laundries and condos. Also, supervise work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure rooms are clean, orderly, and ready for occupancy. English and a reliable vehicle a must. Pay based on experience.

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time and PRN We have openings in our Prospect Park Living Center for Certified Nurse Assistants

Don’t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate?

EPMC would like to help you get that start; Estes Park Medical Center will pay for Certified Nursing Assistant Training and provide full time positions upon successful completion of CNA course for the right motivated persons. Working as a certified nursing assistant is the start to a rewarding career of caring for patients and working alongside a great team of healthcare professionals.

Apply at epmedcenter.com or send cover letter and resume to HR@EPMC.com Equal Opportunity Employer

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has an opening for a Full Time Administrative Team Member. Responsible for answering, screening & directing incoming phone calls.

First point of contact for our clients/families.

Must have excellent phone skills, exp. with Excel & Word, 1 yr. previous office exp. & cheerful/professional manner. Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Harmony provides a competitive salary/benefits package and a beautiful campus work environment. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to kfaraguna@harmonyfoundationinc.com. You may also fax to 970577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

• EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST/LUNCH SERVER • HOST P/T, Weekends Only

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

Receptionists and Registered Nail Techs Needed Please email cover letter and resume to: Melissa@RiverspointeSpa.com.

Spa will call for furthering interview process.

CDL P2 with air brakes required.

Flexible schedule.

Also hiring

Office sales and service staff.

Busy, Year Round Resort has a

Professional Hospitality Position

available. We are looking for a person that can demonstrate their abilities in an efficient and friendly manner with responsibilities pertaining to most aspects of a small resort. Self starter, computer skills, eye for detail, and an overall multi tasking individual will best fit our top notch team.

Housekeeping

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Need great customer service skills, flexible hours and cleaning.

Get application at Village Laundry, 172-174 S. St. Vrain.

Hiring full or part time bus driver for summer season.

Positions Available.

Year-round & seasonal. Guaranteed bonus for seasonal position.

90 day raise + benefit package for year-round position.

All with competitive wages If interested email Cindy@esteswildwoodinn.com

4 day work week, no evenings.

June through August.

Call 970-586-8852.

NOW HIRING Chef Facilities Assistant Programs Facilitator Resident Advisor

To apply for open positions at Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch send your resume to alafferty@pathwaysedu.org 15747 State Highway 7 Lyons, CO 80540

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Employment 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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Head Custodian OR Evening Custodian

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round HEAD CUSTODIAL position and one full-time year-round EVENING CUSTODIAN. Salary range is $13.53 to $15.31 per hour, with benefits for head custodian and $12.04 to $14.45 per hour, with benefits for the evening custodian. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications are accepted.

Position open until filled. Contact Janet Bielmaier with questions: 970-586-7406 x3607.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment

Now Hiring

All Positions

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

~ JOIN OUR TEAM ~ Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: Cabin Inspectress Grounds/Maintenance

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

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

Home Health Personal Care Provider

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

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.

Day Spa looking for EXPERIENCED MASSAGE THERAPIST for yr round pt work, Also looking for FRONT DESK position pt hrs, organized & computer skills a must 970-586-6597

Maintenance Person

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:

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.net. For more information, call (970) 586-4153.

Apply in person, Wed–Sun 9am-1pm 1360 Fall River Road

Wyndham Vacation Ownership,

the largest vacation ownership company in the world, at WorldMark Estes Park is presently hiring:

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Motel Desk Clerk

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.

Make a Difference in our Residents' and Patients Lives! We are seeking a Dietary Aide that has a passion for providing the highest quality of care with compassion and integrity! We live our core values of Compassion, Respect, Courage, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration every day with every life we touch, providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.

If these are your values as well, APPLY NOW! Dietary Aide

$12.75-$17.75 an hour Wages based on experience.

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 & benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

1x Resort Guest ServicesAssociate (Front Desk Permanent FT 40 hrs/wk)

Now hiring for the following positions:

Maintenance Must be skilled in basic electrical, carpentry and plumbing.

Front Desk/Reservations Good computer & telephone skills, ability to work well with people.

Housekeeping Will train the right person.

Ability to work as a team and independently.

Apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd. Fast paced dental office seeks part-time

Office Assistant/Organizer. Can-

didate needs to be computer literate, prepared to multi-task (including but NOT limited to, tending a multi-line phone), and possess excellent time management and communication skills. Must be ready to be a team player in our personalized local office.

Please e-mail resume to dralex@qwestoffice.net

1x Resort House Person/Runner (Housekeeping Permanent FT 40 hrs/wk) 1x Resort Laundry Associate (Housekeeping Permanent FT 40 hrs/wk)

1x Resort Housekeeper Compare (Housekeeping Permanent FT 40 hrs/wk)

Come work for a growing prosperous company, have the opportunity to advance and be a part of our fun, energetic team delivering ultimate customer service. We offer great benefit choices and 401k employer matching contributions.

To apply, please go to www.WVOjobs.com and search Estes Park

Dominos Pizza Help Wanted:

• Delivery Person • Customer Service Person • Shift Manager Apply at 911 Moraine Ave.

The Discovery & Coyote Lodges are hiring for motivated full time front desk, laundry & maintenance team members.

These are year round positions w/ seasonal bonuses and other perks. Must be able to work on weekends. Room for promotions and cross training in other departments. Hourly rates based on experience.

Apply at the Discovery front desk.

Please have personal and employment references available.

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Employment ESTES PARK, CO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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

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 enthusiastic, dependable, motivated, detail-oriented individuals with excellent sales communication, organizational, and computer skills and who are able to work in a fast-paced office environment.

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

El supervisor del housekeepers habla español.

NOW HIRING DISHWASHERS, SAMPLE-BAR COOKS & WAITSTAFF

Employment

Year Round Bennett Preschool Teacher Buildings Maintenance Tech General Maintenance Tech Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader Housekeeping Quality Trainer UPS/Office Worker Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Lifeguard training class April 11-13; We have many other openings; please see our website or call.

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

Front Desk experience preferred.

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

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!

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EEOE

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.

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

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

Competitive Pay. No Experience Required.

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

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

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

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.

• 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

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

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 EOE/VA/M/F/D

We are seeking a Housekeeper that has a passion for providing the highest quality of care with compassion and integrity!

We live our core values of Compassion, Respect, Courage, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration every day with every life we touch, providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.

If these are your values as well, APPLY NOW! Environmental Services Housekeeper

$12.75-$17.75 an hour Wages based on experience.

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 & benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for outgoing, friendly, experienced retail sales staff.

(We offer c ompetitive wages and a great employee di scount) Positions Avai lable: Full-time and Part-time Please pick-up an application at the store. 100 East Elkhorn.

Store hou rs:

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.

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Employment

The Discovery and Coyote Lodges are hiring immediately for full time

Employment

Maintenance position

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!

Year round end of year bonuses. Possible housing available.

Looking for fast paced self starters with a good positive attitude! starting at $12 DoE Come by the Discovery office and fill out an application or call (970) 586-3336 with any questions.

*No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts*

NOW HIRING

• Wait staff • Host staff • Line Cook

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

Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

ATHLETIC HEAD COACHING POSITION 2015-2016

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

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

Estes Park School District R-3 has a vacancy for a high school volleyball head coaching position. Head coaching experience preferred but not necessary. Salary range is $3,413 to $3,959. Successful applicant must be willing to complete CHSAA certification.

For additional information please contact Jeff Collins, Athletic Director, 586-5321, ext.

3302. Position open until filled.

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications accepted.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Looking For A

- Bartender - Experienced Night Cook Apply at 225 Park Lane

SALES CLERKS WANTED 900 Moraine Ave - Estes Park 970-577-9775

NoW HiRiNg

*BREAkfAsT ATTENDANT (must be able to work between 5am and 1pm) *MAiNTENANCE

Silver Saddle

*HousEkEEpERs

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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

Now Hiring Seasonal Positions

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS!

• Housekeepers • Laundry Attendant • Restaurant Servers • Restaurant Bussers • General Maintenance • Conference setup/servers • On call banquet servers • Fairgrounds Concessions • AM Cook • PM Dishwasher 101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

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

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

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

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

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

Murphy’s Resort

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

Is hiring for:

HousEkEEpiNg (Bilingual a plus)

Looking for a motivated individual that doesn't mind hard work and has the desire to learn and improve their skills.

Our team needs a full time year round Tire Tech Must have a valid driver's license.

Apply At store

Apply at 1650 Big Thompson Ave. 970-480-2955

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

Condos

Cars

Other-Misc

2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing

2004 Buick Saber Custom Fully equipped, perfect condition. Must see $6500 for more info call Curtis Williams(Curly) 970-215-1637

Duplexes

SERVICES

New, clean, 1BDR w/office nook, views, N/S, N/P. 586-6487

Commercial Rentals Commercial For Rent Beautiful retail store on Elkhorn Ave. Call 605-868-2287 or 605-868-2989.

Wants To Rent Single adult, NS with 2 small pets, House, any size, 1-2 year lease. References. 970-586-4208.

Landscaping

Need Help Selling Something?

Will help you sell your Household items, vehicles, jewelry, furniture, electronics, etc. online Friendly Service, Reasonable Fees!

Call Derek in EP at 210-393-3735

SkyView Storage & UHaul has Trucks & Trailers for rent. OW or Local. BOXES! Off Elm Rd at 930 Juniper Ln. Caregiving 9-2 M-F, 9-12 Sat. Call 970-215-6006 Foot/Nail Care for reservations or Incl. foot soak, toenail cutwww.uhaul.com. ting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits.

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

Circle K- Landscaping, yard & housecleaning, painting & decking. 970 290-5138

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SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD Appliances

REAL ESTATE

ACUPUNCTURE

ATTORNEYS

ACCOUNTING

AUDIO

Condos/Townhomes

Side by side LG, stainless steel refrigerator, $275. 605-868-2287.

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General Moving Must Sell C.1914 Oak Office Chair $100, Pair.

Leaded Bevel Glass Windows $150, Quarter Sawn Oak Table, Press Back Chairs $240 (or Table and Chairs $500) Crocks/Jugs, Other Wonderful Collectables.

Christmas, Kitchen, Western, Fine Art) 586-3741

MISCELLANEOUS

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

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epnews.com Listed below are merchants that have donated prizes for the 2015 Estes Park Duck Race as of April 7, 2015

L & M SERVICES SOLITUDE CABINS ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK GOLDEN LEAF GALLERY INN ON FALL RIVER MOOSE CREEK LTD MORNING LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PEAK HOLISTIC BIG HORN RESTAURANT PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL BLAKE TRADING COMPANY RIDE-A-KART OMNIBUS BEAR NECESSITIES & CUBS TWO BLONDES & A SALON CLASSIC HAIR DESIGNS ASPEN AND EVERGREEN GALLERY ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISCOUNT LIQUORS BARBARA’S BED & BREAKFAST THE ENCHANTED FLORIST LTD. ESTES PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL EAGLE ROCK SCHOOL THE LAKE ESTES 9 HOLE COURSE HIMALAYAN ARTS THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPE BUCKLES OF ESTES / SPORTS HOUND / TOY MOUNTAIN OUTDOOR WORLD FALL RIVER PRODUCTIONS INKWELL & BREW BOB & TONY’S PIZZA FALL RIVER JEWELRY & ANTIQUES COLORADO HOMESTEAD DESIGN CENTER OF ESTES PARK MAMA ROSE’S RESTAURANT ROCKY RIDGE MUSIC CENTER FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES SWEET BASILICO CAFE MOUNTAIN MUNCHIES OR TIKI BAR RMC CLOTHING COMPANY THE RUSTIC ACRE DAKAN PHOTOGRAPHY ESTES VALLEY NETWORKS A-1 WILDWATER MCDONALD’S SHIRTSAVERS DISCOUNT OUTLET COMFORT INN ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATEWAY ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONNECTION BRYNWOOD ON THE RIVER THE ORE CART ROCK SHOP CHIPPERS LANES ESTES PARK CENTER ELIZABETH GUILD / LIZZIE’S BOUTIQUE HISTORIC PARK THEATER & CAFE ESTES PARK COLOR MEDX OF ESTES MEMORIES OLD TIME / PORTRAITS ASPEN EYE CENTER HOBERT OFFICE SERVICES, LTD. SUBWAY SANDWICHES BEST WESTERN PLUS SILVER SADDLE SASQUATCH FLY FISHING THE ESTES PARK GOLF COURSE OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 FUN CITY WYNBRIER, LTD. CHRYSALIS AT THE STANLEY WAPITI RESTAURANT AND PUB NICKY’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE WALKER AUTOMOTIVE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY RIVER ROCK COTTAGES JOAN SAPP - LANDSCAPE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS GLEN HAVEN GENERAL STORE RIVERSPOINTE SPA MASTER GRAPHICS PRINTING/SHIPPING THIRTY BELOW LEATHER THE HIKING HUT GRANNY GINGHAM FLAVORS OF THE ROCKIES PATI’S HAIR CARE HUNTERS CHOP HOUSE CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES PARK BROWNFIELD’S LEATHER SHOP SUZHAN’S MOBILE DOG GROOMING RAMBO’S LONGHORN LIQUOR A WANDERLUST ADVENTURE

THE GREY HOUSE ESTES PARK PET LODGE DRAGON LEAF TEA COMPANY GREAT GOLF-ONLY BETTER.COM TWISTED PINE FUR & LEATHER CO. BIG RED OF THE ROCKIES SPORTS SHOP H & R BLOCK TUCSON SOARING CLUB MACDONALD BOOK SHOP KIND COFFEE III - IMAGE INHANCEMENT LIZ & JO’S LA HACIENDA BAR AND GRILL LOCAL’S GRILL GERALD MAYO MURPHY’S RESORT THE WILD ROSE FOOD & SPIRITS CO. CHELITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN MOUNTAIN BLOWN GLASS ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY GENERATIONS SALON AND DAY SPA COST CUTTERS #62065

ROCK INN MOUNTAIN TAVERN REEL MOUNTAIN THEATER / COLORADO MOUNTAINS CINEMAS NOTCHTOP BAKERY & CAFE BRIGGS CARPET CARE OF ESTES PARK SCOT’S SPORTING GOODS, LTD. MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE TAHARAA MOUNTAIN LODGE MOLLY B FLOANN’S COTTAGES SKIN DEEP IN THE ROCKIES BACKBONE ADVENTURE RENTALS MOUNTAIN STRONG MURPHY’S RIVER LODGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOPS SHAKES ALIVE! FRUIT SHAKES TRAIL RIDGE PRINTING CO. SNOWY PEAKS WINERY MUTT HUTT PET SALON ROCKET FIZZ SIMPLY CHRISTMAS THE EGG & I TRENDZ AT THE PARK

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MAJOR SPONSORS LA MEXICANA SAFEWAY STORE NO. 920 ESTES PARK SHUTTLE PATTERSON GLASSWORKS STUDIO & GALLERY MCCREADY TAX & ACCOUNTING POPPY’S PIZZA & GRILL GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT MADAME VERA UNIVERSAL FLY LTD. ESTES PARK BREWERY @ THE EVENT CTR. MOON TRAILWAY MUSIC / RARE MOMENT SPENCER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC GLACIER LILY SKIN CARE CLAIRE’S ON THE PARK PLUM CREEK SHOE STATION COMANCHE SELF STORAGE ED’S CANTINA & GRILL WYNBRIER HOME

Estes Park News donated this full page to support of the Rotary Club’s “Duck Race”, benefiting many Estes Park organizations.

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7 Acres With Stream Historic estate on 7+ wooded acres, with a private stream - all within hiking distance to RMNP. Main house is the heart of the property with entertaining & dining areas, 425sf kitchen with butler's pantry, 4Beds, 4Baths, library and knotty pine interior and cabinetry.There are 2 one bedroom guest cottages, 6 garage spaces, workshop, storage buildings, & a new septic system. $549,950 8451 Highway 7

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

Own THE VIEW

A Wonderfully Private Location

Level 1.47ac site in the upscale Reserve neighborhood with Continental Divide & Lumpy Ridge views is the perfect location to build your dream home.

Minutes from downtown Estes Park, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy quiet, city maintained paved roads, fantastic views and endless outdoor activities from your mountain retreat or full time home.You've been waiting...here's your opportunity.

Get in on the ground floor to add your personal touches to this brand new home.This 3-bedroom, 4bath home features open floor plan, main floor master suite & laundry, living room with stone fireplace & gorgeous kitchen. Upstairs are 2-bedrooms, guest bath and huge family/media room. Plans include finishes like hardwood, tile and carpeted floors, built-in bookcase, casement windows & large deck.

$300,000 Lot 36 Deer Path Court

$589,000 1111 Brook Lane

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Little Valley Log Home Great log home with the best views in town. This home has it all - gorgeous log exterior, expansive views, large open floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and much more. Sitting at 8400 feet in altitude you can see it allâ&#x20AC;Śthe Roosevelt National Forest all around you and Rocky Mountain National Park just minutes away. $829,000 3855 Star Way

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. Having lived in this area for 10 years and driving by this lot every day, there is no question of whether you will like this property. There has been a site plan engineered to fit this property and home site. $75,000 Lot 12 Moon Trailway

Nestled in a Natural Setting Nestled in a natural setting to enjoy the vast views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Passive solar home is well designed with energy efficiency in mind. 3 bed/3.5 bath, GR w/ fireplace. Master suite w/ private bath and walk in closet. Lots of storage!

Fenced backyard, plus private patio & large deck.

Great getaway, family home or investment property. $319,000 3217 Fish Creek Road

Truly Majestic

Embrace Outdoor Living

750 Pine Tree Drive

Nestled into Prospect Mountain this 4 bedroom/ 2 bath home offers comfort with open floor plan, vaulted/beamed ceilings and moss rock fireplace.

Enjoy extensive decks and mature pines on almost 2 acres.The mountain views will captivate you. 2 car attached garage and finished walkout lower level make this the perfect primary residence or vacation rental.

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.

$399,000 1624 Prospect Mountain Drive

$87,000

Fine Mountain Retreat with Main Level Living

2.27 Acre Lot in Premier Grey Fox Estates

A Gem In The Rockies Beautiful HISTORICAL home sits on 1.88 acres just walking distance from town. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, large stone fireplace, beautiful large windows & detached bunkhouse add to the charm of this wonderful home. Well loved & cared for with numerous upgrades . Incredible 360 views, Privacy, Wildlife, Proximity to RMNP & Town make this a unique purchase in EP.

3 Bed/3 Bath featuring open floorplan w/cathedral ceilings & 2-story windows, spacious dining & kitchen w/stainless appliances, concrete counters, bar, island & pantry. Master suite w/spa-like bath that includes slate tile, vessel sinks, custom tile shower & river rock finishes. Serene outdoor spaces include lush landscape & contemporary built-in firepit.Your retreat awaits...

$449,500 340 James Street

$499,000 505 Riverrock Circle

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

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

Enjoy 360-degree views from this 3.74/acre lot in highly desirable Hillcrest Estates. It will be easy to create your mountain sanctuary, as this level lot presents an easy building site, existing well and available natural gas. Views from Twin Sisters to Longs & Meeker, as well as The Continental Divide,The Mummy Range and around to Eagle Rock, amazing...everywhere you look. $379,000 1831 Stonegate Drive

4500sf Custom Crafted Log Home

Rich, rustic upgrades throughout. Grand living spaces... warm GR w/vaulted T&G ceilings & native rock F/P. Gourmet kitchen w/ stainless appliances, large island, honed granite, & slate floors. Dining w/rustic wood floors & wooded views. Master suite w/steam shower. Walk into RMNP. End of the road privacy w/ views of the Mummy Range. Make your dream come true! $724,900 2729 Cumulus Drive

Build where your home & land are protected by HOA design guidelines. Light, sunny location with soft slope views located between two beautiful homes. www.tourfactory.com/1041073 $250,000 Lot 8 Shadow Mountain Court

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

Exquisite Home in Thunder Mountain

Successful Estes Park Business with Waterfront Location Offered is the business opportunity known as Coffee on the Rocks, a coffee house/restaurant/wine bar, that shows a strong growth curve. A favorite of locals & visitors alike w/coffee & breakfast items in the morning, lunch offerings, & a place to unwind in the evenings with wine & cheese, beer & live music.

Take this established business to the next level...

Let's talk today. $220,000 510 Moraine Avenue

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