Estes Park News, April 14, 2017

FREE

XVI-855

Bringing you the news, entertainment and great businesses of the Estes Valley since 2000!

April 14, 2017

Happy Anniversary Estes Park!

Elk Downtown Are A Common Sight First time visitors to Estes Park are always surprised to see the wild elk downtown. The elk can be seen anywhere in town including the common places where people work, play or shop!

Photo by Kris Hazelton/ epnews.com

Page 2

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15, 2017

Easter Sunrise Service at Lake Estes

Greet the beauty of Easter Morning this Sunday, 7am, at the open-air Pavilion near the Lake Estes Marina!

Join in prayer, song and Good News for all! Dress warm. Chairs, hot drinks & mountain vistas provided!

6,800 copies distributed FREE every Friday to hundreds of Estes Valley locations including Allenspark and Glen Haven.

READ OUR FREE ON-LINE DIGITAL VIRTUAL PAPER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! at www.estesparknews.com Ph: (970) 586-5800 Fax: (970) 692-2611 Opinions of our columnists are not necessarily the opinions of this newspaper.

Owners/Publishers: Gary & Kris Hazelton Editor: Kris Hazelton General Manager: Andrew Donaldson ads@estesparknews.com Press releases: kris@estesparknews.com Jordan Hazelton: Ad Sales & Design All editorial, photo content & graphic design is copyright of Estes Park News & can not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Estes Park News, Inc. Š2017 For subscription information contact us.

The following agencies wish to express sincere gratitude to our 911 dispatchers for helping to keep our communities safe.

Estes Park Police Department Estes Valley Fire Protection District Estes Park Medical Center – EMS Rocky Mountain National Park Glen Haven Area Fire Department Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District Volunteer Fire Department of Big Elk Allenspark Fire Protection District Town of Estes Park

Estes Park Mountain Festival Celebrates Arbor Day, Earth Day And Mountain Culture An Estes Park Centennial signature event and community birthday party The community is encouraged to gather at the second annual Mountain Festival April 28 and 29 to celebrate Estes Park's Centennial, as well as Earth Day, Arbor Day and our unique Mountain Culture. The event is free to the public and takes place at the Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. More than 50 local organizations and individuals will participate, supporting land stewardship, history and cultural heritage of the Estes Valley.

Friday's activities take place at the Events Complex from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will include educational programs on outdoor education and careers, rock climbing, local history and historical characters.

Entertainment will include movie screenings and music including nature-themed music, the Estes Park School District choirs, Estes Park first grade choir, and the Ballad of Joel Estes/Michael Estes Dixon. Mayor Todd Jirsa will read an Arbor Day proclamation and Centennial proclamation at approximately 2:15 p.m.

For a complete schedule of activities, please visit www.facebook.com/EP-

MountainFestival Saturday's Mountain Festival activities take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Events Complex. Educational programs continue with the addition of tiny house living, Estes Thrives, avalanche safety and Longs Peak Preventative Search and Rescue. Live music continues Saturday, with Cousin Estes, Ran off the Rooster, Chain Station, as well as lots of family fun including games, interactive animal barn, food trucks, local craft breweries and more. The centerpiece of the afternoon will be an Estes Park Centennial birthday celebration complete with cake at approximately 4 p.m.

Mountain Festival primary sponsors are the Estes Park School District, the Town of Estes Park and its Parks Advisory Board, the Centennial Celebration Team and the Estes Park Environmental Center. Learn more about the Mountain Festival at www.facebook.com/EPMountainFestival Get involved in Estes Park's Centennial, make a secure donation to the Knoll-Willows legacy project and view the list of donors, merchants and event details at www.estespark100.com.

For more information, email the Centennial Celebration Team at estespark100@estes.org.

Deadlines

Space: Monday by 4:00 pm Final submissions: Tuesday by Noon Classifieds: Wed. by Noon Estes Park News, Inc. Independent & locally family owned Multi-Media Studio at 1191 Woodstock Drive #2 Mail: PO Box 508 Estes Park, CO 80517

Member

On November 3, 2000 the first Estes Park News was published. Our mission then, and now, is to serve the community and all guests who love our town.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Daily News Headlines at www.epnews.com

Page 3

CDOT Opening US 34 Canyon To All Traffic For Easter Holiday The Colorado Department of Transportation and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. will open the US 34 full closure from mile points 77 - 80 to all traffic (permitted and non-permitted) from 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 15, to 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 17.

Motorists will be stopped once at a traffic queue, and follow a pilot car through the single-lane work zone. Motorists should expect a 15- 20 minute wait, depending on the number of cars in the queue. The three-mile stretch from mile point 77 – 80 will close again on Monday, April 17, at 8:30 a.m.

This opening is part of CDOT’s promise to reduce the inconvenience to canyon residents and nearby communities as much as possible. Drivers should remember to drive slowly and cautiously, as the road conditions may be variable.

On Oct. 17, 2016, the canyon closed to all through-traffic to maintain public safety during heavy rock blasting work.

Since then, noticeable progress has been made, allowing for work originally scheduled for later this year to begin early. Kiewit has blasted approximately 180,000 cubic yards of rock and hauled over 225,000 cubic yards – for comparison that’s the equivalent volume of 15,000 concrete mixer trucks – of material, since closing the highway. The four

rock cuts are on schedule and work has begun on the Horseshoe bridges. The holiday opening will give the public a glimpse into the remarkable progress.

The canyon will reopen for the summer on the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend, May 25.

US 34 Big Thompson Canyon’s roads and bridges were heavily damaged during the 2013 floods with many homes damaged and over 100 air lifted evacuations. The canyon and its residents also suffered from flooding in 1976. As a result of these two events CDOT has been studying the hydraulic flow of the river in the canyon and its impact on the road and bridges along its path while looking for safety improvements and resiliency solutions to prevent/protect against future flood events.

CDOT PROJECT INFORMATION: For updates to this project, the public may call (970) 667-1005 or visit us34canyon.codot.gov. To sign up for “CDOT Alerts” on projects in your chosen area, visit CDOT’s website at www.codot.gov and choose the envelope icon at the bottom of the page. Or, to see CDOT’s lane closure reports for projects statewide, visit www.codot.gov/travel/scheduled-laneclosures.html. Major CDOT project updates are also available via CoTrip.org, Twitter @coloradodot or Facebook.

All Five Park Hospital District Board Of Directors Resign As a result of a mediation process conducted for the Board of Directors of the Park Hospital District, all five members of the Board have submitted their resignations effective May 1, 2017. As a result of this action, the Larimer County commissioners will begin the process of seeking replacements for these Director positions. Though each of the members of the Board have their own reasons for resigning, they agreed that as a board, they needed to take the lead in working towards reconciliation between Estes Park Medical Center and the Estes Valley community. With their decision to step down the community will not be subjected to a recall election. They each sought their elected seat because they cared deeply about the Medical Center and its patients. The various recall efforts have impeded the new CEO from moving forward in developing a sound strategic vision for the Medical Center

and its future in serving our citizens and visitors. The Board realized that their ability to fulfill their responsibilities has been limited by deep internal and external divisions, and each has individually agreed to not seek election or selection to this Board in the future.

The Board members resignations are in no way an acknowledgement of any wrong doing by any member of the Board. Each Board member decided to step aside from the Board seats for the betterment of the Medical Center and community.

The Board stated that they are proud to have hired Dr. Larry Leaming as the new CEO and encourage everyone to support him as he moves forward and they ask for support of the new Board as it gets seated. The Board members also continue to support EPMC and look forward to its continued growth and success.

Mark Your Calendar For The 2017 Safety Fair This year's Safety Fair takes place Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Estes Park Events Complex Watch for more details soon!

Dreaming Up the Ideal Retirement Is Your Job. Helping You Get There Is Ours.

To learn more about why Edward Jones makes sense for you, call or visit a financial advisor today.

Derek Vinge Derek Vinge

Financial Advisor Financial Advisor .

.

Saint Vrain 501501 Saint Vrain LaneLane Suite Suite 202202 Estes Park, CO 80517 Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-9078 970-586-9078

Jane C Schoen, AAMS® Financial Advisor .

501 Saint Vrain Lane Suite 202 Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-9078

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Page 4

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Planning Commission To Continue Discussing Building Height Regulations In February and March, the Estes Valley Planning Commission began discussions of amendments to the Estes Valley Development Code regarding maximum height of buildings. The current proposed amendments would increase the

in the RM District is to allow additional solutions to our clear and present housing attainability and supply issues, by encouraging development of new housing and redevelopment of existing housing in the Estes Valley.” Hunt continued, “Our basic choices to create additional housing are straightforward. We can go up, we can spread out, or we can do neither.

Sprawl development in the Estes Valley is an unappealing option to many. Our “do neither” choice is to keep heights and density as they are - and forego an opportunity to increase housing attainability and supply. A modest height increase could keep our community maximum height from 30 to 40 feet (ap- character while helping put a dent in our proximately three stories plus roofline) housing-attainability problem.” The conin the RM, Multifamily zoning district. The discussion will continue at the Planning Commission's next study session April 18 at 11:30 a.m. in room 202 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. It is expected that the topic will then move to a public hearing and recommendation item at the Planning Commission's May 16 regular meeting.

Meeting details and materials are posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings. Al- cept of this code amendment was recthough public input is not made availommended by the Estes Park Housing able during study sessions, the Planning Authority's housing needs assessment Commission does accept public comand other studies to allow new solutions ment for any non-agenda items at the to housing attainability and supply isbeginning of regular Planning Commis- sues. sion meetings. Community members The Estes Valley model for land-use may also submit comments to planregulations is unique in Colorado. The ning@estes.org.

Town of Estes Park and Larimer County Background information and graphic partnered in the mid-1990s to develop representations of the proposed building the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a height changes are available at unified vision for land-use planning in www.estes.org/evdcamendments. The both the incorporated and unincorpoPlanning Commission will ultimately rated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, provide a recommendation for the two they jointly established the Estes Valley elected boards --the Town Board and Development Code. The Planning ComBoard of Larimer County Commission- mission reviews development and subers -- to review for potential adoption division proposals within the entire into the Estes Valley Development Code. Estes Valley, though the final decisionExplaining the issue, Community De- making authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town velopment Director Randy Hunt said, “The case for an increased height limit Board for their respective jurisdictions.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Town’s Annual Water Main Flushing To Take Place May 2 Through May 12 The Town of Estes Park Water Division will conduct the annual water main flushing program from Tuesday, May 2 through Friday, May 12.

The flushing improves water quality and clarity by creating a higher than normal flow through the distribution system. This flow helps to clear the pipes of the iron oxide buildup resulting from corrosion of older steel pipes. Water customers may notice discoloration of their water for a short period of time.

The rusty-looking water can leave iron stains in clothing and is not aestheticallypleasing, but it is safe to use. The best solution for customers is to avoid using water, particularly hot water, when crews are flushing in the area. If rusty water is drawn, cold water should be run for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the water clears. If the water does not clear in that time, water should be shut off for about 30 minutes before the process is repeated.

Water main flushing will follow the schedule below: Tuesday, May 2 Spur 66 to Marys Lake Road Moraine Avenue (from River Rock Condominiums to Marys Lake Road) High Drive area Range View Elkhorn Club Estates Riverside Drive (from Marys Lake Road to Prospect Park) Wednesday, May 3 Fall River Road Riverside Drive (from Prospect Park to Moccasin bypass) Moccasin bypass and Cyteworth areas Estes Park Medical Center area Stanley Circle CO Highway 7 (west side from Rocky Mountain Park Inn to Lexington Lane) Thursday, May 4 CO Highway 7 (west side from Lexington Lane to Pinewood Drive) Peak View Drive to Dekker Circle Friday, May 5 CO Highway 7 (east side from Dannels Fire Station to Whispering Pines Drive)

Park School District area Bureau of Reclamation neighborhood Fish Creek Road The Uplands Tuesday, May 9 Elkhorn Avenue and downtown (north to Devils Gulch Road) Davis Hill Stanley Village Black Canyon Hills Wednesday, May 10 U.S. 34 (from Stanley Village east to Bellevue Drive) Stanley Heights The Reserve Ranch Meadows Lone Pine area Grand Estates Dry Gulch Road Good Samaritan Village Thursday, May 11 Carriage Hills (south of Whispering Pines Drive) Arapaho Meadows Cherokee Drive Prospect Estates Centennial Hills Rockwood Estates Friday, May 12 Thunder Mountain area Fall River Estates Fish Hatchery Road Kiowa Ridge area For more information about the water main flushing program, please call the Town of Estes Park Water Division at 970-577-3622. To receive Town news in your email inbox visit www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Cushing Estate Update We have been informed by representatives of Mr. Raymond Cushing's estate that the intended recipient of his gift (the Town's Senior Center or Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc.) may need to be moved into court and determined by a judge. To respect Mr. Cushing's generosity and to avoid further delay and cost to his estate, the Town has proposed ceding its claim to the gift if Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. agrees to immediately transfer the full amount received

from the estate to Crossroads Ministry to benefit the Estes Valley Meals on Wheels program. As stated in the Trail Gazette article regarding the estate (www.eptrail.com/ci_30846218/seniorsgroup-town-waiting-see-who-gets-30) EPSCC Inc.'s plan was to transfer money to the Meals on Wheels program as well.

The Town believes that this proposed solution is a fair and reasonable way to honor Mr. Cushing's generous gift.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 5

Page 6

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Every Day Is Earth Day At Rocky Mountain National Park Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Earth Day is a great way for the world to unite around the importance of environmental service, and there is no better place to celebrate than your national park.

Join in the Earth Day fun, and discover how to become better stewards of our shared environment. There will be an Arts & Crafts station to create cool Earth Day artwork, and park staff and scientists will be on hand to share infor-

Get our 3-Bed, 2-Bath, 4-Door, V-6 discount.

Susan J Fereday, Agent 501 Saint Vrain Lane Estes Park, CO 80517 Bus: 970-586-9547 susan.fereday.ggvw@statefarm.com

Put auto and home together for hundreds in savings.

When you have a State Farm car and a State Farm home, get ready to drive around with a big, money-saving State Farm smile.

GET TO A BETTER STATE. CALL ME TODAY. ®

mation on a variety of Earth Day topics! There will be park greenhouse tours offering a great way to see young plants springing to life. A map with directions to the greenhouse will be available at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

This event is also in conjunction with National Park week and Rocky’s National Junior Ranger Day celebration!

Be sure to wear your badges, or ask about earning a Rocky Mountain National Park Junior Ranger Badge at the event. There is family fun for everyone!

The schedule of events follows: 10 - 2 p.m. Discovery Days Kids Activities 10 – 2 p.m. Park Greenhouse Tours

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Volunteer Trash Pick-up (Meet at the Visitor Center, dress for the weather, equipment is provided) 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Earth Day Activity Table 1 p.m. Ranger Guided Nature Walk April 15 through April 23 is National Park Week. Admission to the park will be free during the weekends of April 15 and 16, and April 22 and 23 in celebration of the National Park Service’s 101st Anniversary.

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

EP NEWS photo

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

On April 5 at 12:01 p.m. police arrested a 37 year old male from Estes Park in the 100 block of E. Elkhorn Ave. who was wanted on a warrant out of Fremont County for a violation of a protection order. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On April 5 at 3:34 p.m. police were called to 400 E. Wonderview on a report of a shoplifting. Upon investigation, police contacted a 22 year old Estes Park

male involved with the theft and referred him to the Restorative Justice Program.

On April 6 at 9:08 a.m. police issued a summons to a homeowner in the 400 block of Birch Avenue for a violation against the Wildlife Protection Ordinance for unsecured trash.

On April 8 at 8:14 a.m. police arrested a 27 year old female from Estes Park in the 500 block of Big Thompson Avenue and charged her with possession of a controlled substance. She was also found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear. She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

™

1103161.1

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL

School Athletics Fundraiser Scam Police and Business in Partnership Alert The Estes Park Police Department is alerting residents and businesses to a current telephone scam in which solicitors claim to represent the Estes Park R3 School District. The scammers solicit money by telephone or through a letter and invoice sent in the mail, claiming to provide advertising space in a program or calendar as a fundraiser for the Estes

Park School District athletic teams. The school district has confirmed that this is a scam, and the district is not soliciting in this manner. For more information on the Estes Park R3 School District's fundraising efforts, please call the district office at 970-586-2361.

If you have any information or questions about the scam, please contact the Estes Park Police Department at 970586-4000.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com At 9:34 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged 5532 E Highway 36 for an odor The Estes Valley Fire Proinvestigation. tection District (EVFPD) Chief April 6 Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV).

At 12:26 p.m. the EVFPD was paged Fire fighters generally respond to medical to 130 E Elkhorn Ave for arcing lines. calls in their personal vehicles; as this alAt 1:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to lows for faster response by officers and 1701 North Lake Ave. for a gas line medical personnel to assess the emerbreak. gency and provide medical care.

April 7 April 3 At 4:01 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to At 9:59 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Big Thompson Ave. 625 Freeland Ct. to assist the Estes Park and N. Saint Vrain Ave. for a MVC. Ambulance.

April 8 At 4:05 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to At 3:25 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Stanley Ave. and S. 1531 Sunny Mead Ln. to assist the Estes Saint Vrain Ave. for a MVC. Park Ambulance.

At 5:04 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to At 6:21 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2185 Eagle Cliff Rd. for a structure fire. provide mutual aid to Loveland Fire for April 4 a grass fire.

Estes Park EDC To Teach Larimer SBDC Workshop At EV Library Please join the Estes Park EDC (Estes Park Economic Development Corporation) at the Estes Valley Library for a free business workshop on Thursday April 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on “Business Analytics - How to Use Free Online Data to Help Drive Your Mar-

keting, Branding and Sales.” The workshop is held in conjunction with the Small Business Development Center.

Go to https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/reg.asp x?mode=event&event=80370058 to sign up.

Rich Mitchell 7 Everyday Hero Story Airs On Channel 7

On March 31, we featured a story of Mitch Jelniker from KMGH Denver 7 News who came to Estes Park to give a special award to a special man in our community, Rich Mitchell.

The 7 Everyday Hero award was a surprise to Rich, who has given so much, to so many. Rich has been the driving force of the melodramas held at the Community Church of the Rockies for the past seven years. The melodramas not only entertain and amuse our community members but they also benefit many various non-profits in our town.

In addition to the 7 Everyday Hero

Award, Town Trustee Bob Holcomb presented Rich with a Mayoral Proclamation proclaiming “Rich Mitchell Day” in Estes Park in thanks for all he’s done.

The 7 Everyday Hero show has already aired this week and will air again this Sat. April 15 at 5 p.m., Sun. April 16 at 7 a.m. and Thurs. April 20 at 11 a.m. You can also see the video on the Denver 7 website at thedenverchannel.com/news/7everydayhero.

Don’t miss your chance to see this segment and thank you Rich Mitchell, you are certainly a hero to all of Estes Park!

See our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdH5q9cu7i4

# # # # # # #

Page 7

!!

;,.)+*#<=+/%,":#>*++#?2/03# @2/03#$%)A#,&3#=2*/A,.+#(&# ;,.)+*#<2&',3#BCDECDF# !""#$%&'($#)*+,)-+&).#%&#.)(/0#

ur Home!

Update yo ial* *April Spec s All Flower

one Free!

137 E Elkhorn E El"#$%!$%#&!'()*(+!$%,()-%!./.0/12!

Elk Elkh Elkho Elkhor Ave A Av 13 E. Buy 5 get Estes Est Este E Es Park, Par Park Pa P 123#(&+4#5+)#(&+#678#(9:## CO C 80517 80 805 8051 8 9 97 970 970970-5 970-58 970-586 970-586970-586-4 970-586-46 970-586-464 970-586-4644 w ww www www. www.g www.gr www.gra www.gran www.grann www.granny www.grannyg www.grannygi www.grannygin www.grannyging www.grannygingh www.grannygingha www.grannygingham www.grannygingham. www.grannygingham.c www.grannygingham.co www.grannygingham.com

!

Page 8

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

EVRPD & Rotary Club Announce Date Of Annual Spring Clean Up

Estes Park United Methodist Church h 1509 Fish Hatchery Road 970-586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org www.krevlp.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM

Easter Sunday Services

11pm Saturday Easter Vigil on KREV-LP 104.7 FM 7am SonRise Service at the Marina, Hwy 34 with Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, ELCA 9:45AM Sunday Morning Worship 10:45AM Coffee Hour

EASTER

IS ABOUT SECOND CHANCES

SUNDAY MORNING @9:30 AM Contemporary Worship Service ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHURCH 451 Promontory Drive 586-0873 www.rockymountainchurch.com

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), the provider of numerous recreational opportunities in Estes Valley, along with their partners Rotary Club of Estes Park, the Town of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Dumpsters, and Starbucks, announced today the date for this year’s annual Estes Park Spring Cleanup.

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 9 to 11 a.m., join your community members and volunteers as they work to tidy up around Estes Park.

“The intent of this program is to clean our waterways and roadways in Estes Valley,” said Annie Hanson, Manager of the Lake Estes Marina and co-coordinator of the event, along with Tara Moenning of Rotary Club of Estes Park. “We will welcome spring by tidying up our neighborhoods and downtown to create a safer environment and beautify our community for the residents and visitors to Estes Valley.”

Estes Park takes a beating from the winter winds, resulting in trash–inadvertently or not–littered throughout the town. Add to it the thick blanket of snow we had much of this past winter and some of that trash just disappeared from view.

Now that the snow has melted and the winds have tampered down a bit, revealing all that unsightly trash, it is time to pick up your cleanup supplies and lend a helping hand for the community.

“The Estes Park Woman’s Club worked for beautification of the town for many years,” said Moenning. “At some point they were joined by the Rotary Club of Estes Park in a ‘Cleanup Day.’ The Rotary Club eventually took over this event and would clean up the roadways in preparation for the Duck Race, held on the first Saturday in May, while EVRPD would clean up the river ways and lakes in mid-May. Several years ago, at Ron Kuhn’s suggestion, Rotary and the Rec District teamed up to accomplish both events together on the same day.’’

Groups and volunteers are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor

Center located at 500 Big Thompson Avenue (across from McDonald’s) for instructions, directions and distribution of cleanup bags. Starbucks will provide coffee at the beginning of the event and donut holes will be available to snack on throughout the morning.

We recommend that you wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sun protection and adequate footwear, and bring hand sanitizer, gloves and water. Rain gear may also be necessary as this event happens rain or shine.

“We need volunteers to help with this program that are interested in helping to promote the Estes Park area and the environment,” said Ms. Hanson. “It is a great opportunity to support your local community and make a difference locally for Earth Day.” To register yourself or your group or if you need additional information, contact Annie Hanson at 970-5862011 or annie@evrpd.com. Please note in your correspondence if you have a specific area you or your group would like to clean up.

About Rotary Club of Estes Park: Rotary Club of Estes Park’s main objective is service-in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self. The Rotary Club of Estes Park has always focused on community service and is proud to partner with the EVRPD, Starbucks, the Town, and Rocky Mountain Dumpsters in this effort.

About Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Established in 1955, the organization’s goals are to plan, direct, organize and implement recreational programs, manage facilities and provide public park and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of the District, an area that encompasses 320 square miles.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com For this second week of National Poetry month, substitute writer Joe Potter shares the history and meaning of one of our country's most significant poems.

Probably the most well known sonnets in the English language are the group of 154 authored by Shakespeare. But one of my favorite poems, The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus, is a famous American sonnet that has played a significant role in helping to define America for 133 years.

If high school English class is too distant a memory for you, a sonnet is a particular form of poetry. It has 14 lines divided into an 8-line (octave) section and a 6-line (sestet) section. One section of the poem makes a statement and the other section embodies a resolution, all centered around a single theme.

In 1883, Lazarus, an aide worker with refugees who had fled anti-Semitic pogroms throughout Eastern Europe, authored her sonnet as her literary contribution to an auction of art and manuscripts. The auction was a fundraiser for the building of the pedestal for the yetto-be assembled Statue of Liberty, which would be dedicated October 28, 1886.

At first, she declined to contribute to the auction, saying she could not write a poem for a statue. She changed her mind when she connected the meaning of the 150-foot, copper-skinned sculpture with the hopeless and downtrodden refugees she worked with. Because of Lazarus’s poem, the Statue of Liberty, conceived as an icon of both freedom and of the United States, became much more. It’s significance and meaning broadened into a symbol of America’s hope and promise for people suffering oppression and poverty in their own countries all over the world.

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates, shall stand a mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightening, and her name, Mother of Exiles. From her beacon hand glows world-wide-welcome; and her mild eyes command the air bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp,” cries she with silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free; the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, your homeless, tempest-tost to me.

I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”

The first two lines of the poem compare our Lady Liberty with another giant statue, The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Built in 286 BC but toppled in an earthquake in 226 BC, the statue was a helmeted military figure with sword in

hand expressing military power and dominance. It towered over the entrance to the harbor of the Greek city of Rhodes.

In the third line, Lazarus describes the location of the Statue of Liberty—New York harbor—as sunset gates. With New York on the far eastern shore of the United States, its harbor for America could more appropriately be described as sunrise gates, not sunset gates. Labeling New York as sunset gates clearly places Lazarus’s audience in Europe where most immigrants arrived from in those years.

The imprisoned lightening of line 5 refers to the cutting-edge technology of 1883—electricity—which would be used to light the lamp in the outstretched right hand from within.

In 1883, the mouth of New York harbor was air-bridged. It wasn’t until 1964 that the building of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, which connected the two sides of the mouth of the harbor, made Lazarus’s description of the harbor outof-date. Also, in 1883, Brooklyn and New York were two separate cities, twin cities. They didn’t become one city until 1898.

But it’s in the second section of the sonnet, the resolution, where Lazarus’s words resonate with such power and moral authority. Lady Liberty herself speaks, with grace and the promise of America to the rest of the world when she says, “…Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free; the wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me.

I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”

I can remember first reading those inspiring words in elementary school.

Even at that young age, I felt so very proud to be a citizen of the country that could offer such hope to a world in desperate need. Is there any doubt that today the world is hurting and just as broken as it was 133 years ago?

A vivid photograph from the early 20th century shows immigrants on board ship, carrying all their worldly possessions, entering New York harbor for the first time ever and looking up at the Statue. Those folks were like all our ancestors who came with a shared hope for a better life whether they saw the Statue of Liberty or not. In their eyes, Lady Liberty was indeed a mighty woman with a torch.

It was the power and influence of Lazarus’s sonnet that helped to define the meaning of one of America’s single greatest icons and in the process helped to define the essence of America.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2017 Sarah Donohoe

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 9

Page 10

Friday, April 14, 2017

The 14th of April is a holy and serious day this year as Good Friday falls on this date, but in my family it is also a joyous day. It is my youngest’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Marie! But that is yet to be. Today, Monday the 10th of April, Marie and I are having a wonderful time in New York. Lexie is here with us and we will be going to Carnegie Hall tonight. Nathan, with EP High School choral group will be performing with other schools groups. Of course, as a grandmother, I just had to attend.

Marie and I just returned from the performance of our high school chorus. It was a wonderful experience. The kids were great. Carnegie Hall’s acoustics

were impressive. Did y’all know that although Mr. Carnegie made his fortune in steel, there is not an ounce of steel in the hall? Just an interesting bit of trivia.

By the time this article reaches you, I will be safely home and back in my real world. But for now I am really enjoying the Big Apple. Tomorrow we will visit the zoo and the 9/11 memorial. I am really looking forward to paying my respects to fallen Americans. I, as I am sure most, remember that day of tragedy and vicious attack on our homeland.

On my return to Estes, Easter will be

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com happening and the Passover will have been celebrated. I will be going to Greg and Cecelia’s for Easter. I only need to bake a cake. I think it will be a carrot cake.

Carrot Cake 350 oven. 9 x 13 greased pan 1 cup oil 1 ½ cup sugar minus 2 tbs.

4 eggs 2 ½ cups flour 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice.

2 ¾ cup grated carrots 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped pecans

Add all ingredients in order listed, mixing well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake about 40 minutes or until tested for doneness.

Cool and frost with following.

Frosting 3 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 2-3 tbs. soft butter ¾ cup powdered sugar 2 tsp, milk or more if needed ½ tsp.vanilla Mix all together. More sugar and milk if needed.

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

Bon Appétit

esther.cenac@gmail.com

Pet Association Yard Sale Now Accepting Donations

Time to get ready for the annual Pet Association Yard Sale. Donations are now being accepted for this year’s sale to be held on Saturday, June 24 at the Animal Medical Center of Estes Park.

Items in good condition may be dropped off between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Animal Medical Center. Donations of large furniture, fixtures, appliances, clothing, computers, or TVs will not be accepted. If you have questions about donations, please contact Pamela at 970-586-6898.

All proceeds from the yard sale will be used to support the Pet Association of Estes Park, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, in providing healthcare and safe housing for homeless pets.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 24. In the meantime, clean out your closets and donate your extra “stuff ” to the Pet Association’s Yard Sale.

Hermit Park To Close For Roadwork Hermit Park Open Space will be closed to the public to accommodate general road maintenance and work starting Monday, April 17. All campgrounds and trails within Hermit Park will be closed.

Roadwork is expected to be completed that week, and Hermit Park should reopen to the public on Friday, April 21.

For more information, please contact Chris Fleming, Big Thompson district manager, at (970) 214-6083 or cfleming@larimer.org.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Representatives of 13 organizations that received grants from the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation on April 6, with Phil Moenning, Foundation Grants Chair, and Thor Homme, club president.

Noon Rotary Foundation Awards $11,450 In Grants To 10 Local Groups By: Rita DuChateau

ships for tutoring • The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource CenRotary Club of Estes Park Publicity ter, Inc - continue and expand their free Programs supporting the arts, youth, huworkshop program man needs and other volunteer-fueled proj• Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc. – ects recently earned a financial boost from garden pathway the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation.

• Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Thirteen local organizations received grants Success - the Childcare Scholarship Fund totaling $11,450 Thursday, April 6 at the • The Estes Valley Public Library Friends Noon Rotary Club meeting. and Foundation, Inc. – digitization of news“Our Foundation's Community Grants papers program involves a year-round effort by • The Healing Waters Foundation, Inc. many in our club. Fundraisers include the pool passes for new members Rotary Foundation Duck Race adoptions, the famous “Duck Squat” at the Duck Race, • Partners Mentoring Youth – training and weekly ‘Happy Money’ donations made by recruitment of adult mentors members to celebrate and share good news,” • Estes Park Salud Foundation, Inc. – supsaid Grants Committee Chairman Phil port for dental voucher program Moenning.

• VIA Mobility Services - para-transit servThe grant program supports programs ices in Estes Park for older adults and people and projects that foster the general well be- with disabilities. ing of the community while advancing the “It's a privilege to be able to provide support principles of Rotary. The motto of Rotary is for the work of these 13 organizations, and “Service Above Self." it's a real pleasure to meet them and see what The groups receiving 2016-17 grants and they do,” Moenning said. the projects to which the funds will be apSince 2004, the Foundation has provided plied are: over $200,000 in grants to organizations in • The Art Center of Estes Park - youth ed- the Estes Valley. ucation program Rotary is a service organization of business • The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer and professional leaders worldwide who proCounty - 2017 Summer Program vide humanitarian service, encourage high • The Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, ethical standards in all vocations, and help Inc. - medical assistance build peace in the world. Rotary is dedicated to promoting truth and fairness, building • The Estes Park High School Choirs – good will and friendship, and acting in ways folders to organize sheet music • Estes Park Learning Place, Inc. - scholar- that are beneficial to all concerned.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 11

Page 12

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Big Duck, Gregg Jergens and Duck Race mascot, Lucky Duck, look on as Kris and Gary Hazelton donate their Duck Race memorobilia to Derek Fortini of the Estes Park Museum. Photo Rita DuChateau.

Duck Race Memorabilia Exhibit Seeks Donations

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - $50

Liver Enzyme - $16

Basic Metabolic Panel - $35

Blood Type - $23

Thyroid Screening - $25

Cholesterol - $20

PSA Screening (Men only) - $25

Glucose - $16

Lipid Panel - $25

Hemoglobin A1C - $30

Comprehensive Blood Count - $20

Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy - $55

Health Information - LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Acupuncture Information – MELISSA ROBERTS,

MSOM, L. AC.

Skin Cancer Screening – DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES Baseline Carotid Cardiac Test - $30 - EPMG CARDIOLOGY Blood Pressure Checks – EPMC AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Hearing Screening – WENDY KOENIG, AUD. Bone Density Screen – ASPEN CLUB Strategies for Proper Posture and Body Mechanics for Activities of Daily Living – EPMC REHAB DEPT. Wellness Information/Wellness Assessments/State of Slim – ESTES PARK MEDICAL GROUP

Pulmonary Function Testing For more information, call 577-4390.

Enter through the main entrance.

By: Rita DuChateau While you wait for the ducks to hit the water for the 2017 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race on May 6, there is something you can do.

Step 1: Look in the garage, attic, basement, or treasure chest for those items of Rotary Duck Race memorabilia you’ve saved for years. Step 2: Donate them to a new exhibit to be curated by the Estes Park Museum.

At last, a place to donate Uncle Stanley’s collection of Duck Race pins, posters and adoption forms, Aunt Sue’s photos of the 1990-95 Duck Races, or your own gaggle of commemorative t-shirts from Duck Races of yore. You can share them with museum visitors and spread the word about the history of the Duck Race, from its first splash at Nicky’s and The Wheel Bar in 1989 to its evolution into the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race, the largest fundraiser in the Estes Valley. Museum visitors will also learn that the Rotary Club of Estes Park provides service locally through grants, scholarships, and partnership with charities, and globally through contributions toward polio eradication, literacy and clean water projects.

The Estes Park Museum will store all donations and put together an exhibit in the near future. In anticipation, the Duck Race committee is collecting items at Duck Central, 541 Big Thompson Ave. Unit C, in Lower Stanley Village, next to Village Pizza. Forms from the Estes Park Museum will help recognize your donation. You may even choose to lend your items for a specified period, if you can’t bear to part permanently. Please make sure your duck treasures are clean and museum-worthy.

"The Museum is thrilled to explore this

new partnership with Rotary and hopes to offer similar services to all Estes Park nonprofits in the near future," said Derek Fortini, Estes Park Museum Director.

Estes Park Rotary Club Membership Chairman Scott Thompson, who has also served as Big Duck and club president, is the concept creator. He and Fortini hatched the plan to share the history of this iconic event. The partnership recognizes the museum’s critical role in documenting the town’s history and the importance of the Rotary Club of Estes Park in that history.

“We are looking forward to sharing our Duck Race history with the many visitors to the Estes Park Museum,” Thompson said.

“We have a great relationship with the museum, and as a 90-year–old club, we have been around for almost as long as Estes Park.

We hope visitors will enjoy learning more about the Rotary Club of Estes Park.”

The volunteers at Duck Central (you will know them by their blue and yellow vests) will be quack with delight to accept your treasures between noon and 5 p.m. on these dates: • Thursday, April 13 • Thursday, April 20 • Thursday, April 27 • Friday April 28 • Monday, May 1 • Tuesday, May 2 • Wednesday, May 3 • Thursday, May 4 • Friday, May 5.

Questions? Call Scott Thompson at (970) 590-9941 or ask any Duck Central volunteer.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 13

Honoring Our WWII, Korean, Vietnam And Purple Heart Veterans

On May 29, 2004 President Bush dedicated the World War II Memorial to honor â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Greatest Generation.â&#x20AC;? And in the mean time, memorials for Korea and Vietnam were dedicated. Regrettably, many of these veterans do not have the funds or physical stamina to get to Washington DC on their own to see their monuments.

It is the mission of Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) to send as many as possible Northern Colorado veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and any recipients of the Purple Heart, the distinctive medal for those wounded in combat - from all wars including Iraq and Afghanistan to Washington D.C. to visit their memorials, absolutely free of charge. So far, HFNC has sent at total of 2,165 veterans to Washington DC with 265 scheduled to take the trip this year. During the trip, any special needs such as oxygen, walkers and wheelchairs are provided from the time they leave Embassy Suites in Loveland until they return.

The next trip for Honor Flight Northern Colorado will be May 7-8, and 123 veterans are signed on to go. Each flight costs some $130,000. Sixty-three "guardians," including medical personnel, will accompany the veterans and each donates a tax deductible $800, which becomes "seed" money for Northern Colorado Honor Flight.

This year, in honor of Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centennial, the 18th trip to be taken by the Northern Colorado Honor Flight has been named in honor of Estes Park. This honor was also bestowed on Estes due to the fact that our very own Honor Flight committee has raised an amazing $100,000 for Honor Flight, sending 77 veterans from Estes Park alone. That is quite an accomplishment to be proud of.

Members of the Honor Flight committee have announced that on this next trip, Estes Park residents Gary and Kris Hazelton and Dallas Claiser will be guardians for several veterans and they would like to invite anyone who would like to join them on their send-off in the early morning hours of May 7. Past

Honor Flight participants and WWII veterans Bob Brunson, Vern Mertz and Jim White and other veterans will gather at Good Sams at 5:30 a.m. and then they will caravan to the Embassy Suites in Loveland where they will join other veterans at a special ceremony where you and your children are invited to personally participate in history - the inspira-

tional Sunday morning send-off. Along with the EP veterans, meet our Northern Colorado neighbors, ask about their experience, take your photo with them, and express appreciation. Please join us 7:008:30 a.m. in the Embassy Suites Convention Center at Interstate 25 and Crossroads Boulevard. Everyone gathers at 7

a.m. for an orientation, breakfast and a short ceremony. At 8 a.m. the 123 veterans and 63 guardians will board busses to DIA for their special trip and will be escorted by 50-100 motorcyclists from The Patriot Guard. On the trip to DIA, fire trucks and public supporters will line the overpasses and frontage roads, cheering and waving the American Flag. At the Signature Air terminal at DIA there will be another short ceremony while preparing to board the plane and military personnel from Buckley Field will assist in the boarding process.

Upon arrival in Baltimore, the plane is greeted with a water cannon salute from a fire engine and as the veterans enter the terminal, they are greeted with more fanfare from National Honor Flight volunteers, airport personnel and the general public. In the evening, there is a banquet in their honor at the Balti-

more Hilton Hotel and a welcoming keynote address from a military dignitary. The following morning, the veterans and guardians board buses for a trip to visit the memorials in Washington DC that were built in their honor.

Join us in recognizing the men and women who selflessly sacrificed, fought valiantly and earned those victories to ensure that today we still live in the greatest country in the world.

Questions? Go to www.honorflightnortherncolorado.org for background, video clips, application forms for veterans, guardians and volunteers, the names of all donors, and donation instructions. Deductible donations from individuals, veterans groups, service clubs, school students, and a variety of organizations and businesses, make this project possible. Please consider a donation to this worthy cause.

Page 14

Friday, April 14, 2017

Millions of Estes Park fans go to EPNEWS.com

You Can Help Plant A Book, Grow A Child

Holy Week Services Good Friday Service, April 14 at 7pm (Additionally there is an Interfaith Alliance Service at noon at the Presbyterian Community Church)

Easter Sunday Service, April 16 at 9am (Additionally there is an Interdenominational Sunrise Service at the Lake Estes Marina at 7:00am)

shepherd of the mountans lutheran church 2000 Ptarmigan Trail in Estes Park • (970) 586-3900 • SMLcestes.org

The “Plant a Book, Grow a Child” program is seeking your help. This program funds the purchase of books at the annual Scholastic Book Fair for local elementary school children who would not otherwise receive them. Teachers are key to the success of the program, as they help identify the children who need help, and the books that might be best for them.

According to co-founders, Scott and Brandi Applegate, “The program operates with no expenses allowed—every penny of every (tax deductible) dollar donated goes to purchase books for local elementary kids. Even sales tax is avoided because of the program’s structure.”

The program was fully funded and supported last year (its inaugural year) by Families for Estes, a local non-profit that has been actively involved in community efforts to enhance and improve the educational and recreational opportunities for families in Estes Park since 2007.

This made it possible to provide 392 books to 149 local elementary school children who needed them last year.

Since then, Families for Estes agreed to move the program in-house, so that donations to the program would be tax-deductible, and have made a “reserve” available to ensure that the program can continue even if donations are slightly short on any given year.

The Applegates continue to administer the program, and to raise funds. “We are so deeply appreciative of the generous support that the program has already received this year, including grants from The Rocky Card, from Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA), and from a grant (matching a member donation) from Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club,” Scott said. He also added that “Private individuals have been very generous and supportive as well—many times without even being solicited, with checks arriving unexpectedly from Patricia Reed, Jan Jensen and Vicki Wright—as well as the many people who contributed by dropping donations into a collection jug at checkout desk at the book fair, or by just handing us donations for the program at Rotary, or at Safeway.”

Donations can come in different

shapes and sizes too—Debbie Mertz generously donated her work to create a logo for the program. Brandi commented, “Basically, we are just so thankful for everyone who so generously helps us accomplish our mission of planting books into the hands of our local elementary school kiddos who need them, but would not otherwise get them—every bit helps.”

The program is structured to be a genuine win-win situation, since Scholastic also donates either $.50 of every dollar from sales back to the elementary school for books, or $.25 of every dollar from sales back to the school in cash for other educational support. As Scott noted, “We really put a lot of effort into designing this program to maximize the benefit of every dollar, so people would feel good supporting it, and know that they were making a real difference—we designed this program to leverage every penny of every dollar to maximize the number of books we could put into the hands of these local kids who really need them.”

Brandi mentioned, “A teacher last year acknowledged that while all students have access to the books in the library, he thought that the two books that this program provided to a particular student in his class last year were likely the only books that student had ever personally owned—and that’s something beyond special.”

“We have written grants to basically any organization up here who would accept them,” Scott said, “and we have received tremendous encouragement and support, but we are still not fully funded for the upcoming book fair this year—so we are still looking for people or organizations who are willing to help us Plant a Book, Grow a Child!” The program requires approximately $2,500 per year to accomplish its mission.

If you would like to help support this program, please send your tax deductible donation to Families for Estes (Plant a Book); PO Box 4293; Estes Park, CO 80517. According to Scott, “When you see one of the kids holding their new book, and the look on their face is just total excitement… That’s how you make a real difference—one child at a time—and that’s what Plant a Book, Grow a Child is all about.”

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Earth Day Celebration For Science Please join us in Stanley Park from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, for the Estes Park Celebration for Science. We are excited to be hosting our very own satellite March for Science at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park!

The March for Science is an assertion of our passion for science and a call to support and defend the scientific community. This is just one of almost 500 sister events that are happening globally to coincide with the main event in Washington D.C. Recent policy changes have amplified worry among scientists, medical doctors, teachers, National Park employees . . . and the enormous outpouring of support has made clear that these concerns are also shared by multitudes of people around the world. The mischaracterization of science as a partisan issue is alarming. Censorship of researchers, disappearing scientific data, budget cuts, and threats to dismantle government agencies harm us all, putting our health, food, air, water, climate, and jobs at risk.

The purpose of this event is to take a stand in solidarity for scientific facts and for the future of our planet and its inhabitants. This Estes Park event is technically not a march, since we won't actually be going anywhere! We will, however, be encouraging participants to "walk the talk" by picking up trash at Stanley Park and nearby areas before and after the event. We will hand out eco-friendly trash bags, and the EVRPD has plenty of trash and recycling bins on location. Do bring your own work gloves. There will be an assortment of speakers at this event who will share their professional knowledge about science and sustainability related topics.

First up will be Charlotte Mason from the Estes Park Environmental Center, our sponsoring organization. She will educate us about the very important "Biosphere" project. Other speakers include: Gordon MacAlpine from the local Sierra Club; Reuben Bergsten from the Town energy department; Pam Frey, Estes Park High School Chemistry teacher; Dr. Frank Dumont from Estes Park Medical Center; Don Sellers, to talk about Solar Power; Kate Solisti, to talk about the science of pet nutrition; and Beth Osnes from the University of Colorado to share some

"Climate Change Comedy." Additionally, a number of awesome organizations will be hosting booths to share informational materials: Estes Park Environmental Center, Sierra Club, Estes Valley Indivisible, Estes Park Utilities, Bears R Us, Estes Park Watershed Coalition, Estes Park Community Garden, Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District, and others. A number of Estes Park youth are also involved in this event. There will be local Young Chautauquans in character as Jane Goodall, Nostradamus, Alfred Nobel, and Amelia Earhart, and high school students will be sharing science demonstrations. Local high school musician, Will Thomas, and his band, Evertangled Roots, will entertain us as well. This is a family friendly event.

Please feel free to bring kid-appropriate signs in support of science and wear those fun science geek t-shirts or colorful garb to celebrate the Earth! Big thanks to Kind Coffee, the Rock Inn, Master Graphics, and the EVRPD for their sponsorships. Donations to help us cover costs of this event are gratefully appreciated. They can be made online through this link: www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/estes-park-march-for-science--2 or paid directly to the EP Environmental Center booth at the event.

If you have questions or would like to be a business sponsor, feel free to contact us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MarchforScience EstesPark/ or email cold_porridge@msn.com.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 15

Page 16

Friday, April 14, 2017

Food Of Love New York City’s peerless export HAMILTON budgets no money for advertising because rhapsodic word of mouth has built a huge following for Lin Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece. Ticket lines stretch down Broadway, and numerous Coloradoans are pondering how to secure all-but-unobtainable ducats when HAMILTON brings theatrical perfection to the Buell in 2018.

For the past two and one-half years Estes Park has feasted on another savory import from the Empire State, and my partial reluctance to write this column arises from likelihood that the line at newly remodeled Antonio’s Real New York Pizza will only grow. Further, as summer tourists arrive locals will need to devise timely tricks to get orders filled, let alone secure one of the secluded outdoor tables overlooking Fall River.

“The secret to success is not lust for money but pursuit of perfection,” says Anthony DeSouza, a fourth-generation

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

New Yorker proud of his southern Italian roots in Lacedonia and Marcellinara.

Raised on Long Island, Anthony nurtured his passion for pizza in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge. A business major at SUNY Farmingdale, he sold insurance and developed an internet marketing firm. His 2005 visit to Rocky Mountain National Park forged indelible memories; when the dot.com boom cratered, Anthony and wife Tracey moved to Estes Park. He first created Summit View Coffee, but Italian roots prevailed and today we have wood-fired, hand-tossed New York pizza

inspired the pizza that bears both her name and the colors of the Italian flag.

The True Neapolitan Pizza Association, founded in 1984, promulgates specific rules for authentic pizza, including baking in a wood-fired, domed oven; handkneaded and finger-rolled base; diameter not exceeding 35 centimeters; no more than one-third of a centimeter thick at center; topped with genuine buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes (first grown in volcanic soil in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius). In 2009 Pizza Napoletana earned “Traditional

in Estes Park.

Pizza’s long history includes Ancient Greeks flavoring flat bread with herbs, onion and garlic. Soldiers under Persian King Darius I baked flatbreads sporting cheese and dates. The word “pizza” was first documented in 997 C.E. in southern Italy. In the late 1700s Naples added tomatoes, creating modern pizza. Queen consort Margherita’s 1889 visit to Napoli

Speciality Guaranteed” (TSG) status from the European Union, similar to French TSG Champagne, which originates only near Reims or Epernay.

Pizza purists, rejoice. Antonio’s (located at 522 West Elkhorn) uses only San Marzano tomatoes and Napoli’s own Antimo Caputo flour. They cook the pies, as many as eighteen at a time, in a hardwood-fired brick oven (higher tempera-

ture, so less time), finishing in a deck oven. Unabashed repeat customers write raves: “I've had pizza in NYC and I've also had pizza in Italy. This was the best of both worlds. We ordered the garlic knots and wings for starters. Both, amazing. Then came the pizza, one white garlic and another half pepperoni, half Italian sausage.

Simplicity at it's best.”

“We drove here specifically from Parker to eat this pizza.”

“When you walk in and see the owner and employee eating their food you know its a good place to eat. This has been the best pizza I have ever had. The owner takes time to tell you about his love of pizza, going back in his lineage to years of perfecting marinara sauce to a specific kind of oven. Very impressed with the warm, welcoming environment. Seeing the elk from the parking lot was also neat.”

“Take it from a guy that spent 50 years in NY, Antonio's is the most like NY pizza you're going to find. And, if you are in Estes Park and want pizza you have to go to Antonio's. Easily the best I've had outside of NY.” The best seller at Antonio’s is The Godfather, topped with Capicola, Genoa salami, Prosciutto Di Parma, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, fresh garlic and provolone. Margherita and Sicilian pizzas finish second and third as customer choices. Other menu features: cannoli, garlic knots, heroes, calzones.

The first U.S. pizzeria opened in New York City in 1895; today pizza is a $30 billion industry. Nine out of ten Americans order pizza at least once a month, with pepperoni the most popular topping. Women tend to order vegetarian toppings at a rate twice that of men and are considered better tippers. October is “official” national pizza month, and the biggest day of the year is Super Bowl Sunday, when 60% of the country order (sales go higher during close games).

Next are New Year’s Eve, Halloween, night before Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The “real” in Antonio’s Real Pizza describes substance, not style. Sauce and dough are made fresh every day. The mozzarella is made on-site. Anthony DeSouza says, “Treat people well and they will enjoy what they do. Our employees are passionate about the quality of the food they create. During the busiest hours of the weekend, it reminds me so much of back home: the smell, the pies stacked on the oven, people milling about waiting for their pie. It’s great!”

Antonio’s opened in 2014 without fanfare or brass bands, but like HAMILTON, Anthony DeSouza’s crew was “young, scrappy and hungry.” Today, through hard work and quality production, Antonio’s is “the room where it happens.” This business has earned impressive standing in Estes Park for its authentic New York pizza. Antonio’s: “They get the job done!”

Next column: Kampers are Coming!

Estes Park. Park Nice town. Nice people.

Reader response welcome: ATL7522@gmail.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

The Fine Arts Guild Holds Auditions For Summer Youth Theater Camp

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is excited to announce auditions for the summer Youth Theater Camp production of Shrek The Musical JR. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film and the Broadway musical, this junior version finds Shrek, everyone’s favorite ogre, with his swamp invaded by any number of fairytale misfits who have been banished by the tyrannical Lord Farquaad. Eager to have his swamp returned to its normal state, Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Lord Farquaad, only to be presented with the task of rescuing the feisty princess Fiona. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, and since this is a fairytale, there are twists and turns along the way.

The Youth Theater Camp is a two-week, tuition based camp comprised of two parts, a production camp for students interested in acting and a technical camp for students interested in the behind the scenes aspects of theater.

The production camp allows students who have completed 3rd grade through high school to learn or hone acting skills, and culminates in two public performances. Camp will be held from 9 a.m.-4

p.m., Monday through Friday, July 1728. Performances will be Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.

The technical camp is for students 6th grade through high school. Students interested in participating in the technical aspects of theater do not need to audition, but should attend the audition to complete required paperwork. Technical Theater Camp students will help construct and paint the set, make props and serve as backstage, light, and sound crew. The above dates apply.

Auditions will be held at 3:15, Saturday, April 22 in the Hondius Room and Sunday, April 23 in the Wasson Room at the library. Students will be asked to sing a song of their choice, read from the script and learn and then perform a short piece of choreography.

Lisa Mann will direct the production camp and Michael Young will be the technical director.

Tuition for production camp is $225 and for the technical camp, $175. A limited number of scholarships based on financial need are available.

Questions regarding auditions and production camp can be directed to Lisa Mann at lisaannmann@hotmail.com.

General questions should be directed to Kathy Littlejohn at kathy.acn@gmail.com or 970-586-5621.

Two Meetings Sponsored By The League Of Women Voters In April On April 18, the LWV of Estes Park is sponsoring “Meet Your Elected Officials,” where the public will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the mayor and the town trustees as well as county commissioners, Lew Gaiter and Steve Johnson.

The event will take place at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies starting at 6:00 p.m. with the town board and the county commissioners will join in on the conversation at 6:45 p.m.

On April 26, the monthly meeting of

the League will focus on recycling as we take a look at this opportunity from a national, regional and local perspective.

Speakers for the day include Wendy Koenig, Ron Norris, Mara Brosy-Wiwchar from the office of U.S. Representative Jared Polis. An additional speaker from the county may join in on the conversation as well.

The meeting will take place at the Estes Valley Library starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Hondius Room. Please join the League for these important meetings.

Estes Park EDC Hosting Online Recover Colorado Registration Class For Businesses The Estes Park EDC in cooperation with the Larimer Small Business Development Center will be hosting a hands on class in the Estes Valley Computer Commons Room on Wednesday, April 19th from 10 a.m.-12 noon to help area businesses register for the Recover Colorado Grant that’s available due to the closure of Highway 34. The class will take place at the Estes Valley Library Computer Commons - 335 East Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park.

If your business revenue has been negatively affected by the closure of Highway 34, you may be eligible for this grant

through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Michael Haughey, Disaster Recovery Counselor with the Larimer SBDC will be on-site to help you register for the grant on the Estes Valley Library’s computers and to also answer any questions you may have.

Registration: Please go to www.estesvalleylibrary.org and click on the Calendar link. Then go to the 19th and click on EP EDC: Recover Colorado Grant Class and then click View More to register. Computers are limited so please register early.

Page 17

FRE EVE E NT

BEN B BENEFI BENE BENEF BENEFIT E N NI NIGH NIG NIGHT AT

ED E ED’S D’ C CAN CA CANT CANTI CANTIN CANTINA

!

Tuues T Tuesday Tuesda Tuesd Tue Tuesday, A Ap 118 Apr Apri April 6 - 9pm 9 pm 9p

S ILEN I LE IL ILENT A UCTI U CT UC UCTION UCTIO !

D RINK R IN S PECI RI P EC PE PECIALS PECIAL PECIA

Page 18

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Quota Club’s Taste Of Estes Next Thursday At YMCA Of The Rockies

be similar, and we will make sure to have a drink for the kids too!

Latitude 105 Opening May 15th and located at The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park, previously the Rocky Mountain Park Inn, you’ll find Latitude 105, a social hub that serves up Chefinspired dishes in sophisrd Quota Club of Estes Park’s 33 Annual ticated mountain ambiance. Work up an Taste of Estes will be held on Thursday, appetite in Estes Park, and then settle in April 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the YMCA at Latitude 105 for craft burgers, shared of the Rockies. plates, salads, and more. Latitude 105 From now until the event, the EP News also serves as The Ridgeline’s watering will be featuring participating restaurants hole featuring signature cocktails, 12 rothat will be at the Taste, just so you can tating taps, and live music. get a sneak peek of what’s in store this Mountain Home Café year. Check out these fine restaurants/es- What our customers love about our tablishments and discover a little bit restaurant is the consistency. We want more about each one. our customers to wake up every mornStarbucks Coffee ing and enjoy our homey atmosphere What people love about Starbucks Cof- and tasty breakfast every time they fee, even in a tourist town, is that we visit. Our customers love our green chili; offer the comfort of knowing what you breakfast burritos are a big seller with us. are getting when you walk in the door.

The traditional egg breakfast is also very Our two most popular items are the popular. Customers enjoy the classic Caramel Macchiatos and Double American staple of egg, bacon, hash Smoked Bacon. browns, and toast.

We’ve been in business since 1971.

Mountain Home Café has been open We enjoy participating in the Taste of since 1998. We took over in May 2007.

Estes because we get to see a lot of the We enjoy the Taste of Estes because it locals and sample great food. In past gives us a platform to share some of our years at Taste of Estes we served coffee as specialties. In past years at Taste of Estes well as cake pops, cookies, pumpkin we’ve brought customer favorites such as bread and banana bread. This year will

our Alaska baked oatmeal, French banana, pancakes, and homemade tamales.

This year for Taste of Estes we’re bringing back the French banana pancakes!

People love our natural, made-fromscratch breakfast and lunch, with a large variety of unique items including glutenfree and vegetarian options. Our bakery items are made fresh daily. We also serve brunch! People like our atmosphere and incredible view of the mountains from the patio.

Notchtop Bakery and Café Our most popular breakfast and brunch items are Cave Man Hash with homemade sausage gravy, our signature Brisket, Colorado Burrito with homemade pork green chili, Trout and Eggs (always fresh not frozen), and Honey Wheat Blueberry Granola Pancakes. For lunch it is the Longs Peak Turkey Club, Elk Burger, Red Chili (used to win soup of the year), Castle Rock Chicken Sandwich with all-natural chicken breast, Poppy Chicken Salad with homemade dressing people rave about, our Bloody Mary and Mimosas, and a lot more...

We have been in business since 1993 - a long-term establishment with house favorites.

We like to participate in Taste of Estes so we can appreciate our locals and see them again! It’s also a chance to show the high quality of our foods to people who haven’t had a chance to visit us. At Taste of Estes this year we will surprise our guests with a new item!

Don’t miss extra benefits at this year’s Taste! · 34 restaurants this year! · Can't beat the price! Where else can you get up to 34 samples for much less than $1 each? · Plentiful seating this year, thanks to a larger room, courtesy of our generous host, the YMCA of the Rockies · Enjoy breathtaking views from the campus of the YMCA of the Rockies, and the ambiance of beautiful Assembly Hall with linen tablecloths and fresh flower centerpieces. There’s plentiful parking at the Y. It’s worth the drive that is merely a couple miles outside town. · New this year - Sample local craft beer and wine (ID required; limited free samples in lieu of cash bar) · As in past years, take a chance at winning any of 24 beautifully handcrafted items! – intricately decorated wine glasses, flower pots and birdhouses. Buy tickets at $1 each, 6 for $5 or 13 for $10.

Drawings will be held near the end of the event; no need to be present to win. All proceeds go directly to the community to address important needs.

Get your tickets now before they sell out Only 500 tickets are available. Get yours at A la Carte, Estes Park News, Macdonald Book Shop or the Visitor Center in Estes Park. Tickets are $20 in advance for adults and $25 at the door, if available.

Kids 12 and under (limited quantity) are $10.

Thank you, YMCA of the Rockies!

Quota Club expresses sincere gratitude to the YMCA of the Rockies, who is donating use of their Assembly Hall to al-

low all proceeds of this fundraiser to be returned to the community. Follow the “Taste of Estes” signs on the YMCA campus to find your way to Assembly Hall.

Assembly Hall is on the back side of Ruesch Auditorium. Several parking areas are within a short walk. Funds raised at Taste of Estes support Quota Club’s hospital Loan Closet, Hearing and Speech projects, Service to Youth, Service to Seniors, Scholarships and more.

Participating 34 Restaurants/ Establishments Baba's Burgers Chelito's Mexican Restaurant Chicago's Best Cinnamon's Bakery Claire's on the Park Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill The Dunraven Inn Ed's Cantina & Grill The Egg & I Estes Park Brewery Fajita Rita's Himalayan Curry and Kebob Hunter's Chophouse Kind Coffee Latitude 105 (to open soon) Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill El Mex-Kal La Mexicana Mountain Home Café Notchtop Oskar Blues Grill Oskar Blues Brewery The Other Side Restaurant Peppers Mexican Grill Rock Cut Brewing Co. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern Snowy Peaks Winery Starbucks Coffee Sweet Basilico Café The Taffy Shop Tavern 1929 at Marys Lake Lodge Waterfront Grille The Wild Rose Food & Spirits Co. YMCA of the Rockiess Sponsors A la Carte Animal Medical Center of Estes Park Bank of Colorado Bank of Estes Park Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties, Ltd. Colorado Life Magazine Dr. & Mrs. B.T. Gardner Estes Park News MMAC Monthly RE/MAX - Peggy Lynch Team State Farm -Susan Fereday Stein & Associates, CPA, PC The Old Church Shops US Bank Tickets are on Sale Now at A la Carte, EP News office, Macdonald Bookshop and the Visitor Center, or from any Quota member. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door (if available) and kids 12 and under are $10. Get your tickets today!

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 19

Early Childhood? Why It Matters.

Each April, we celebrate The Month of the Young Child as a way to honor children and to recognize families, early childhood educators, and others who are working together to support the healthy development and early learning of every young child. Research shows that children who have access to high-quality early education and quality childcare are more likely to develop language, premath, and social and emotional skills they need to succeed in school and life.

Did you know that 85% of brain development occurs between birth and age 5, yet public investment in “child development” does not begin until after age 5 when children enter school?

According to the Harvard Center for the Developing Child: “The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the health and well-being of the next generation. Stated simply: today’s children will become tomorrow’s citizens, workers, and parents. When we invest wisely in children and families, the next generation will pay that back through a lifetime of productivity and responsible citizenship. When we fail to provide children with what they need to build a strong foundation for healthy and productive lives, we put our future prosperity and security at risk.”

Many things are happening in Estes Park to celebrate the Month of the Young Child, and to address community needs for increased early childhood and family services. Recently, the Town Board ap-

proved the creation of a Family Advisory Board to facilitate communication between families and leaders as we work together to solve unique challenges faced by families. The Economic Development Corporation has formed a “Childcare Committee” who’s first order of business is to conduct a much overdue Childcare Needs Assessment in our community.

Leaders at Estes Park Schools are championing “Estes Thrives,” a community wide effort to invest in the success of all students.

EVRPD is overseeing the construction of our long-awaited Community Center, which will offer recreational and educational opportunities for all ages.

It truly takes a village to raise a child!

Community members are encouraged to find ONE thing on this list that you can do to celebrate and support young children in Estes Park: Wagon Roll! April 15; 11:15 a.m. – following Library Storytime. Community leaders will take young children on wagon rides from the Library entrance.

Cookies, lemonade and fun are provided. All are invited. Come and show your support.

Kindergarten Round-Up: April 17 at Estes Park Elementary. All children entering Kindergarten in August are urged

The Nature Of Play! Annual Estes Park Early Childhood Conference

EVICS, in partnership with the YMCA of the Rockies, invites all who work in the early childhood field to enjoy a breath of fresh mountain spring air, along with some learning, networking, and renewal at this 8th annual event.

Keynote speakers and breakout sessions will all focus on the Nature of Play-where attendees will learn how to maximize

learning through play and engaging children in nature. Author Kathleen Pelley and Tabbi Kinion of CO Parks and Wildlife will offer engaging keynote talks. Last year's conference received rave reviews and evaluations clearly indicated it was a big success.

When: Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., YMCA of the Rockies, EP Cost: $60 ($25 for Estes Park attendees) and includes all sessions, keynotes, materials, door prizes, snacks and lunch. Special overnight rates are offered by the YMCA of the Rockies.

Learn more at www.evics.org or contact EVICS at 970-586-3055.

Dollar Dash At Community Thrift Shop The spring season in Estes Park brings with it unpredictable weather (meaning slow days at home), a lack of things to do, and an absence of great local deals. To fill in this gap of time right before our town’s busiest/peak tourism season, Estes Park Community Thrift Shop has created the Dollar Dash sale. Every day through Monday, May 29th (Memorial Day), EPCT is offering almost all items for one dollar or less! All clothing and accessories are $1.00 each (or less), and all kids’ clothes are $0.75 each! Many other items in the store are already priced for $1.00 or less regularly. In addition to the

Dollar Dash, EPCT will continue to hold our $5 bag sale every Saturday! The upcoming benefit bag sales, when 100% of proceeds for the day benefit other local non-profit organizations, are as follows: April 22nd- Estes Valley Community Garden May 6th- PEO Chapter IY Foundation May 20th- Life Choices Pregnancy Center As mentioned, the Dollar Dash sale runs until Memorial Day, so stop in frequently and check out our ever-changing inventory. And remember- it’s all one dollar or less!

to attend, and bring your parents or caregivers! Call the school for more info: 586-7406.

Parent/Child Playgroups: Every Wednesday 10 – 11 a.m. at Mountain View Bible Fellowship; facilitated by a Parent Educator from the Parents as Teachers Program. (call EVICS for info.)

EVICS Family Night: April 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free dinner and parent education for all families with children ages 0-5. Mayor Jirsa will be attending and presenting the Town’s Proclamation for the Month of the Young Child!

Estes Park Early Childhood Conference: The Nature of Play. Saturday, April 22; YMCA of the Rockies. A oneday professional development conference for early childhood educators, teacher, providers and others who work with young children and families. (Call EVICS for more info) Reach out and thank parents, teachers, caregivers, and all adults who help young children get a great start.

Support policies at the local, state, and federal levels that promote and provide high-quality early care and learning opportunities for all young children.

Contact Estes Park Elementary School (586-7406) or EVICS (586-3055) for how you can volunteer in early educa-

tion classrooms.

Make a tax deductible gift to EVICS and support children’s access to childcare and preschool, or support a family in the Parents as Teachers Program.

Ask EVICS to share a presentation with your club or service organization to learn more the impact of community investments in early childhood services.

Adopt a Duck on behalf of EVICS in the upcoming Estes Park Duck Race. For only $20 you have a chance to win an amazing prize, and support young children in our community at the same time.

Visit www.epduckrace.com and select #45, or call the EVICS Office to receive a ticket.

Serving Estes Park since 2006, EVICS offers free childcare referrals, parent education services, training and support to licensed childcare providers and teachers, and the childcare scholarship assistance program. Families are encouraged to contact EVICS for assistance with any early childhood needs. Community groups are encouraged to contact EVICS to learn more about early childhood needs and services in our community, and how you can help. All donations to EVICS are eligible for state and federal income tax deductions, as well as the Colorado Childcare Tax Credit. Contact the EVICS Office for more information: 970-586-3055; office@evics.org; www.evics.org; EVICS, PO Box 3373, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Page 20

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMIN’!

One of my favorite Christian writers is Tony Campolo. Tony has a way of saying things that are so timely. His words in his small book entitled: “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Comin’” remind us how important Christ’s death and resurrection are.

His words are so needed in this time when many are dealing with the loss of loved ones and accompanying grief. You’ve heard of Abdel Hameed al-Youssef. He has become the face of Syria’s civil war – a young man captured in a photo soon after losing 29 of his family members, including his wife and twin babies, in their recent chemical attack. “I wanted my daughter Aya to be a doctor, and Ahmed was going to be my sidekick,” he said as he carried them in his arms to their burial site. Who can imagine the tremendous sense of despair and loss that he and other family members are feeling at the loss of their loved ones in this senseless tragedy? Couple that tragedy with the Coptic Church bombing just a few days later in Egypt, killing 29 and injuring dozens, as they gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday. In the face of such unspeakable acts and devastating losses, where can people find hope? That’s why the awareness of Christ’s resurrection is so important for all of us to ponder all year long.

Consider the words of Tony as he considers the death of our Lord and His hope-giving resurrection. “I belong to a small minority church. One Good Friday there were several of us preaching back to back.” He shared how good he felt about his message and how receptive the people were toward it. However, he quickly got caught up in the words of the man who followed him. Campolo writes: “He started his sermon real softly by saying, ‘It was Friday, but Sunday was comin’. It was Friday and my Jesus was dead on the tree. But that was Friday, and Sunday’s comin’. As the audience warmed up to those words, he continued: ‘It was Friday and Mary was cryin’ her eyes out. Disciples were runnin’ in every direction, like sheep without a shepherd. But that was Friday, and Sunday’s comin’. Now the audience was really getting into it and he continued: ‘It was Friday. The Pharisees were struttin’ around, laughin’ and pokin’ each other in the ribs’ they thought they were in charge, but they didn’t know it was only Friday, and Sunday’s comin’. It was Friday and on Friday, those forces that oppress the poor and make people suffer were in control. But that was Friday! Sunday’s comin’! By the time he had come to the end of his message all of us were so worked up we could hardly wait to respond. At the end of his message he just yelled at the top of his lungs, “IT’S FRIDAY!’ And all five hundred of us in that auditorium yelled back with one accord, “SUNDAY’S COMIN’!’

Tony continues, “That’s the Good News! That’s the word the world is waiting to hear.

That’s what we have got to go out there and tell the world’s people. When they are devastated, when they feel they can never love again, when they’ve lost faith, feeling they can no longer expect great things from God, we must tell them ‘SUNDAY’S COMIN’!”

I think Tony has given us our assignment for days and years ahead. We may never meet the ‘Abdels’ of the world, but we will all come into contact with people who are dealing with ongoing despair and sense of loss from losing things and people that were important to them, that are no more. It’s high time that we draw on our faith in God …the ‘Giver of every good and perfect gift’…including the ‘Gift’ of His Son…and let them know that it may still be ‘Friday’…but ‘Sunday’s Comin!’ Let’s get to work. (Bob)

Monday, April 17 Raspberry ham, Au gratin potatoes, Vegetable medley, Easter cake Tuesday, April 18 BBQ chicken, Baked beans, Potato salad, Cookie Wednesday, April 19 Shepherd’s pie, Corn, Salad, Brownie Thursday, April 20 Chicken parmesan, Spaghetti, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Pie Friday, April 21 Cheeseburgers, Macaroni and cheese, Mixed vegetables, Cookie

Senior Services Day Trips To Coors Field

Each year the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division offers day trips to Denver to enjoy Colorado Rockies baseball at Coors Field. It’s an amazing deal that includes round-trip transportation, parking, and a reserved seat game ticket for only $41 for EPSCC, Inc. members or $43 for non-members.

The first trip of the 2017 season is Sunday, May 28 to see the Rockies play the St. Louis Cardinals. The trip will depart the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, at 10:30 a.m. and return approximately 6:30 p.m. Register at the Senior Center

with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park by Friday, May 12. All trips require a minimum of 10 riders to go.

While registration is not open yet, you can also mark your calendar for these upcoming games:  Rockies vs. Chicago White Sox: Sunday, July 9  Rockies vs. New York Mets: Thursday, August 3  Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants: Monday, September 4 For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or stop by 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

New Self-Healing With Sound Series Offered Monthly At The Senior Center

Local Sound Healer Elaine Marie Tucci will offer a free Self-Healing with Sound series on the third Friday of each month at the Senior Center. The first session will be Friday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. Space is limited, so please call or stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, to sign up.

The first session of the Self-Healing with Sound series will explore using the voice as an instrument to place the body into a receptive healing state. No previous experience with sound healing or voice training is required to attend. Ac-

cording to Elaine Marie, “Once the body settles into a relaxed state of meditative calm, the potential for natural self-healing and regeneration becomes greatly accelerated. Using simple ancient sounding practices from multiple spiritual wisdom traditions, we will explore traversing different states of consciousness to awaken latent abilities for self-healing.”

To sign up for programs, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or stop by the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

You may also 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.

Thrift Shop Supports Community Garden On Earth Day What better way to practice recycling on Earth Day than by shopping at the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, where gently used items will fill your needs instead of a landfill! You are encouraged to check out the great bargains on Saturday, April 22nd, with that day’s proceeds going to benefit the Estes Valley Community Garden. Stop by at 429 W. Elkhorn Ave. and take advantage of the shop’s popular $5 bag sale, which will be going on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 22. Bags are provided by the Thrift Shop. Don’t miss this opportunity to find special treasures—maybe a gardening hat to add to your collection?

As spring approaches, the Estes Valley Community Garden is abuzz with activities. The fence that blew down in February’s Great Windstorm, snapping off

posts as it fell, is being replaced. The good news is that the Garden will be expanded to provide space for 23 additional raised plots. Funding from the bag sale will help to buy fencing materials. Volunteers are needed April 19th and April 26th to build the fence; if you’d like to lend a hand, call Barbara MacAlpine at 970-342-4668. If you are handier with a wheelbarrow than a hammer, there are other tasks for eager helpers, including filling garden plots with new soil and (old) alpaca manure!

For more information on the Garden, see www.evcg.org.

The Community Garden Board greatly appreciates the support of the Community Thrift Shop, which has already donated more than $3,000 to local nonprofits in 2017. Read about the latest exciting sales at www.epthrift.com.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Welcome To The World Liam Hornbacher

Precious little Liam Hornbacher came into the world at 6:20 a.m. on April 5, 2017 weighing just two pounds.

Proud parents are Crystal and William Hornbacher. Crystal and William chose to name their new little boy Liam, because it means "strong-willed warrior."

They gave Liam this strong name, because he will need that strength for the road ahead.

Liam was born at 27 weeks gestation due to pre-eclampsia, a blood pressure condition that threatened both Crystal and Liam's lives. At just two pounds, Liam will have to spend at least two to three months in the hospital before he can come home.

Proud grandma of Liam is Maria Medina who is asking for prayers that he will grow strong and thrive and be able to come home to Estes Park very soon.

Crystal and William are trying to work to pay the hospital bills but they are also busy traveling back and forth to the hospital in Denver as often as they can to be

with Liam.

Friends of the family have set up a Go Fund Me account to help the family pay for medical expenses, gas money for their many trips to and from the hospital in Denver and for lost wages when Liam was born. The family also doesn’t yet have a crib or any baby supplies since Liam arrived so early. Any help for the family would be greatly appreciated.

Grandmother Maria says, “Your support means so much to my daughter and her family. We would be grateful for any help and prayers for Liam. Thank you and God bless you all!”

Go to GoFundMe.com/p/jpf7m to make a donation to help the family.

Page 21

Dog Obedience Classes OfferedProceeds Help Pet Association

The Estes Park Pet Association is ready to kick off their 32nd summer of Basic Dog Obedience Classes.

Classes will be taught by Rala Mandelson.

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

Saturday Class Orientation May 6, 8-9 a.m.

Training May 13 through June 17 from 8-9 a.m.

Sunday Class Orientation May 7, 8-9 a.m.

Training May 14 through June 18, 8-9 a.m.

The classes will take place in the parking lot of Boyatt Glass, 504 Pine River Ct. Cost is just $65 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.

Bobcat Madness Three On Three Basketball Tournament ment by Monday, April 17 • Sábado, Abril 22 comenzando a las @ 8:30 a.m., Gimnasio HS • División de Niños y Niñas, 2º / 3º, 4º / 5º, 6º-8º grados • $ 30 / equipo (hasta 4 jugadores), 3 juegos garantizado • Formulario de inscripción en la oficina Saturday, April 22 starting at 8:30 a.m., HS gym • Boys & Girls division, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, 6-8th grades • $30/team (up to four players), three games guaranteed • Registration form @ Elementary or Middle School office, submit with pay-

de la Escuela • Primaria o Secundaria, envíelo con el pago hasta el lunes 17 de abril For questions on basketball options: marcie_kiser@estesschools.org Para preguntas sobre las opciones de baloncesto: marcie_kiser@estesschools.org

April 5-11, 2017

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

31 44 54 64 62 40 50

16 19 31 43 35 27 25

2.8 0 0 0 0 0 0

April to date: 7.1 2017 to date: 58.3

EP APRIL CLIMATIC DATA

0.21 0 0 0 0.07 0 0

tr. = trace (not measurable)

0.60 4.97

Monthly Avg.: Avg. High: Rec. Daily High: Avg. Low: Rec. Daily Low:

* * *

38.9 50.1 83 (1927) 27.7 -19 (1975)

Full Moon Apr. 11th

Last Quarter Apr. 19th

*

New Moon Apr. 26th

*

First Quarter May 2nd

Monthly Avg.: 20.6 Rec. Mthly. Total: 46.7 (1997) Monthly Avg.: 2.40 Rec. Mthly. Total; 5.43 (1942)

* My 25-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

Estes Park NEWS, Inc.

Page 22

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Swing With The Friday Niters Dance Group

The next Friday Niters event will take place tonight, April 14, on the fabulous dance floor at the Rodeway Inn. Greg Wendling, a dance instructor with 10 years of experience, will offer a lesson in swing dancing from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.

Between 6:30 and 7:00 there is â&#x20AC;&#x153;social timeâ&#x20AC;? to get acquainted with other dancers. Harris and Harris, a fantastic duo who are not only great

Happy

40th Birthday, Jessica

musicians but also talented vocalists, will play for your dancing pleasure from 7:00 to 10:00. Their song list includes everything from the bossa nova to the waltz and they will provide plenty of opportunity to practice the swing moves learned earlier. All of this can be enjoyed for $15.00 per single and $30.00 per couple Dress is business casual and a cash bar is available. Hope to see you there!

From all seven of the McCormick kids

Friday, April 14, 2017

Multi-Millions watch the broadcast videos from EPNEWS!

Page 23

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

EVENTS Apr. 20: Taste of Estes. Sample food from over 30 restaurants. YMCA of the Rockies. 5:30-8pm Apr. 28: Estes Park Mountain Festival.

Live music, games, food & drink. EP Events Complex. 8:30am-3pm Apr. 28: Leif Whittaker/Tom Hornbein.

Climbing presentation. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7-9pm Apr. 28: Comedy Weekend with an Edge. Last Comic Standing winner and guest comedians. The Stanley. 8pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Apr. 14: 21+ Costume Easter Dinner & Egg Hunt. American Legion. 5pm Apr. 14: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Apr. 14-15: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Apr. 14-15: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Apr. 14-15: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Apr. 15: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm Apr. 16: Easter Breakfast, Brunch & Egg Hunt. Waterfront Grill. 7am-2pm Apr. 16: Jon Pickett. Acoustic Brunch.

The Rock Inn. 11am-2pm

Historic Park Theatre

April 14th- April 20th 2017 Last Week!!

Apr. 16: Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt.

The Stanley. Reservations. 11am-4pm Apr. 16: Sheffield Sunday Supper.

The Stanley. Reservations. 4pm Apr. 16: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Apr. 18: Open Mic with Jon Pickett.

Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm Apr. 18: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Apr. 18: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Apr. 14 – Apr. 28, 2017

Apr. 20: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

Apr. 27: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Apr. 20: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Apr. 28: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Apr. 20: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Apr. 28: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Apr. 20: Circus of the Dead. Grateful Dead covers. The Rock Inn. 8:30pm

Apr 28: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Apr. 21: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Apr. 28: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Apr. 21: Jay Stott. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Apr. 21-22: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Apr. 21-22: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Apr. 21-22: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Mon. & Wed. at 5:30pm Sat. at 9am.

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

Apr. 22: Estes Recycles. Presbyterian Community Church. 9am-1pm

Apr. 14: Vinyasa Yoga & Vino. Estes Park Yoga. Registration required. 6-8pm

Apr. 22: Spring Cleaning Gear Swap.

Estes Park Mountain Shop. 9am-1pm

Apr. 16 & 23: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 1:30- 3:30pm

Apr. 22: Chain Station. Mountain Music. The Rock Inn. 9pm

Apr. 16 & 23: History & Nature Talk.

Rams Horn Resort. 5-6pm

Apr. 23: Fred and Audrey Peterbark.

Piano & Vocal. The Stanley. 2pm

Apr. 18 & 25: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm

Apr. 23: Sheffield Sunday Supper.

The Stanley. Reservations. 4pm

Apr. 28: Learning to Use Our Heart Brain. Estes Park Yoga. 6:30-7:30pm

Apr. 23: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Apr. 23: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Apr. 25: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm Apr. 25: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Apr. 25: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm Apr. 27: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm Apr. 27: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm Apr. 27: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1223.

Tues. Wed. & Thurs. at 8-9:30am: Spring Bird Walk. Cub Lake Trailhead Apr. 15: Wild in Winter. Beaver Meadows VC. 10-11am Apr. 16 & 22-23: Bear Necessities Beaver Meadows VC. 10:30am Apr. 22: Earth Day. Variety of Activities.

Beaver Meadows VC. 10am – 2pm

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

(Rated: PG)

Nightly Dolby 3D @ 4:45 & 2D @ 7:30pm Additiona Matinees: @ 2pm F, S & Su in 2D & Mon in Dolby 3D

Monday Matinees in Dolby 3D @ 2pm $7.50 matinee $6 child tickets

www.historicparktheatre.com boxoffice:970-586-8904

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, April 18. (Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month).

The meeting time is from 2-3:30 p.m.

All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group.

Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 586-9633.

Call To Community The Vision of United Methodist Women is turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world. United Methodist Women of Estes Park are enthused about how we’re meeting this challenge in 2017. Our theme for 2017 is “A Call to Community.” We want to invite the community to our April 19th meeting to hear special guest, Donna Parisi present the topic “Mass Incarceration, A Nation in Change.”

The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a light dessert in Anderson Hall of the United Methodist Church, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd. All are welcome to attend.

Page 24

Friday, April 14, 2017

Art Center To Host Free Educational Art Presentation With Chuck Benson

try and concentrate mankind’s footprint on the planet and move towards environmental sustainability and environmentalism long before these terms became part of our language! He developed projects that floated on the sea, were both dams and dwellings, and even envisioned mega-satellites whereby mankind would launch from earth into space.

Heatherwick is a currently practicing designer of buildings and bridges, furniture, industrial items, etc.; whose studio is located in London, and also has an international following of “pushing the enThe Art Center of Estes Park is proud to velope” of what is possible and acceptable. His innovation in some ways knows welcome back Chuck Benson, Art and no boundaries, and he is one of the rising Architectural Historian, Architectural stars in this world of design! Come exDesigner and Principal,and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, for another plore both the 20th and 21st century in terms of thought-provoking genius with engaging and informative free evening both of these individuals. presentation Saturday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. If you have attended any of Chuck’s The Art Center is located at 517 Big presentations, you know how informaThompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley tive and engaging he is. If not, come join Village, below Safeway and above Subus and find out what you’ve been missway. The Art Center of Estes Park is a ing. nonprofit organization which provides a Saturday evening’s presentation will fea- facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhiture Two Modern Visionaries of Archibition, education, and excellence in the tecture & Design – Paolo Soleri & Thomas Heatherwick. Both Paolo Soleri visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s educaand Thomas Heatherwick had – and have pushed the boundaries of planning, tion and community outreach. architecture, design, and just plain For more information, please call the “thinking out of the box.” Soleri became Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our famous and internationally known for website at www.artcenterofestes.com. his visionary thinking on Arcologies, or Current business hours are 10 a.m.-5 the development of mega-buildings to p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mon-

Read our Virtual E

EPMC Spring Health Fair April 22 By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

It’s Health Fair time and Estes Park Medical Center is proud to sponsor this annual event. The health fair will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 7 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Estes Park Medical Center. This event offers the community the opportunity to obtain basic health screenings. While the screenings are not as comprehensive as routine check-ups with a healthcare provider, they do provide a baseline of information that you can share with your physician.

Plenty of parking is available in front of the facility as well as on all sides.

The fair will include the following screenings: Blood tests Carotid Ultra Sound Screening Bone Density Testing Skin Cancer Screening Blood Pressure Checks & Pulse Oximetry Hearing Screening Acupuncture Information Health Information Strategies for Proper Posture and Body Mechanics for Every Day Living Pulmonary Function Test The health fair will offer the following blood tests: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - $50 Basic Metabolic Panel - $35 Lipid Panel - $25 Complete Blood Count (CBC) - $20 Liver Enzyme - $16 Blood Type - $23 Cholesterol - $20 Glucose - $16

creased risk of stroke. Cost for this test is $30.

Please note that some tests require a 12 hour fast. These include the Lipid Panel, Cholesterol, and Glucose. In addition, be sure to drink plenty of water prior to having lab work done. The other blood screening does not require individuals to fast. Coffee, juice, fresh fruit and snacks will be available to all participants.

The health fair is always a popular and well-attended event. The road to good health starts with each of us. Preventing diseases or detecting and treating them in their early stages are one of the best steps we can take toward good health.

Attending the health fair is a great way to obtain preventative screening at minimal or no cost, and Estes Park Medical Center is pleased to provide this service to the community as a way to promote health awareness and screening. For additional information, call 577-4390

O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand Opening Celebration

O’Reilly Auto Parts (NASDAQ: ORLY) is pleased to announce the opening of our store in Estes Park, CO. The store is located at 1181 Graves Ave. Our new

by Mark Miller DIRECTOR OF GOLF store is conveniently located to serve all of your auto part needs.

The store will be celebrating a grand opening that will run from April 12-25.

As part of the Grand Opening celebraThe 18-Hole Golf Course will be open Easter morning, we will be carefully hid- tion, there will be a Customer Appreciafor play, this Saturday, April 15th. The tion Day on Saturday, April 15, 2017 ing eighteen Easter eggs around the course is very good shape and ready to from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Store Manager, course that are full of special prizes. play. The 9-hole course will be closed for Come out and try your luck, only one egg Alex Lizotte, on behalf of the entire coma rest until Saturday, May 13th. April 15th per person. pany, will present a $200 check to YMCA is also the last chance to get the preseaJunior Golf sign up has started. Applica- of the Rockies. O’Reilly Auto Parts is son bonus for purchasing a season pass. tions are available at the 18-Hole Pro Shop honored to be a part of such a worthThe Pro Shop and Smokin Dave’s BBQ or on our web site at www.golfestes.com. while organization. at the Hangar are open at 8:00 a.m. daily Sign up soon as certain classes fill up fast.

If you have not had an opportunity to through April. Come out and enjoy a stop by and meet Alex and the TEAM, If you have any questions please call us at game of golf and have some wonderful come in during the Grand Opening Cel970-586-8146, or email at food. ebration.

When you visit the new 18hole@golfestes.com.

Golf Course News

Hemaglobin A1C - $30 PSA Screening - $25 TSH – Thyroid Screening - $25 Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy - $55 Other vendors will include: Larimer County Health Department – Health Information, Acupuncture Information – Melissa Roberts, MSOM, L. Ac., Health and Wellness, and Parkinson ’s Disease Information.

Offered again this year will be the baseline carotid ultrasound. This test provides a screening to test for blocked or narrowed carotid arteries which can indicate an in-

O’Reilly store, you’ll find courteous, knowledgeable store personnel to assist you. O’Reilly offers a low price guarantee, plus overnight service from our distribution centers, on most parts not in stock.

O’Reilly has the best manufacturer’s warranty policy in the industry and the largest inventory of auto parts, tools and accessories.

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional markets. Founded in 1957 by the O’Reilly family, the Company operates over 4,500 stores in 42 states.

To find our newest store, or any other O'Reilly Auto parts location, visit our store locator at oreillyauto.com.

Friday, April 14, 2017

E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Great Pets Need New Forever Homes

Mitzi is about two years old and is very friendly with people and other dogs. She is crate and house trained.

Sarah is a two year old white short haired kitty. She is quiet, affectionate and declawed. Sometimes she is a little slow to warm up, but she is a sweet, loving girl.

Leon is about six years old. He was matted when he came in so he got a very cute lion-looking hairdo.

He is a loving and friendly boy. He does well with other cats and dogs.

Bendi is a one year old gray tabby with a ton of personality. He is a playful, busy and happy boy.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet any of these sweet pets or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a nonprofit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

Mitzi

Sarah

Save The Date-May 19 At The Stanley Hotel Arlington and The Tomb of the Unknowns and stories from our most Hallowed Ground Presented by Tom Tudor Have you ever wondered what it is like for the soldiers that guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Thomas Tudor will share his personal story of how he was assigned to the tomb and what daily life is like for a guard of the tomb.

His presentation on May 19 will be in two parts. Part one follows Arlington from its first owner in 1669 to the present including the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Thomas will talk about the additions to the tomb of veterans from World War ll, the Korean War and the Vietnam and how those veterans were chosen. Intermission. Part 2 Thomas will talk about how he was selected and what it is like to guard the tomb. He will explore the myriad of persons who are interred in Arlington National Cemetery. There will be time for questions and answers.

The program will take place at the Stanley Hotel in the McGregor Room.

6:30 Cash Bar McGregor Room

7:00 presentation by Thomas Tudor $10.00 admission charge. Children under 12 free.

There will be an opportunity to make donations at the presentation.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, the Visitor’s Center or Macdonald Bookshop, (cash or check only).

This is a fundraiser for the Estes Park Veterans Monument and for American Legion Post 119 Capital Improvements.

The Legion is a 501 C 19.

Sponsorships: Diamond $1500, Platinum $1000, Gold $500 and Bronze $100.

Make checks payable to the American Legion. For more information contact Terri Rizzuti tprizzuti@gmail.com

Leon

April Is “Test Drive Community Bible Study” Month Monday, April 3rd was the start of a four-week campaign to “Test Drive Community Bible Study.” It’s a month-long effort to get more residents of the Estes Valley enrolled in Community Bible Study.

“It doesn’t cost anyone anything to see what Community Bible Study is all about,” said Robbi Telfer, teaching direcBendi tor of the Evening Class. “We are wrapping up our year-long study of the Old Testament books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers entitled “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River.” It’s a great time for people to come see what a bible study class is like, how it operates, and what’s expected of those who sign up for next year.”

The CBS Evening Class meets every Monday night from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 920 Big Thompson Ave, in Estes Park. It has three discussion groups for women and one for men.

The Day Class meets every Tuesday morning from 9:15-11:15 a.m. at Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church, Highway 7 at Peak View Dr. It has discussion groups for women and classes for children (babies through 6th grade). For legal and space limitation reasons, we cannot accept children as visitors during Anyone interested can call Animal Hos- April, but moms are more than welcome pital of the Rockies LLC. at 970-586-4703 to sign children up for classes in the fall. or come by at 453 Pine River Lane, Estes ”Please do register children for the fall sooner than later as our children's classes Park to meet Rumba. fill up quickly and will close when we

Rumba Needs A New, Forever Home Dr. C. from the Animal Hospital of the Rockies just returned from Cozumel and she brought back a puppy that needs a new home.

This adorable pup named Rumba is a one year old, spayed dachschund mix. She was found chasing airplanes in Cozumel, trying to find her new home. Rumba is a very sweet young girl who loves to be in your pocket.

She may be shy at first but will warm up very fast.

She is up to date on all her shots. The adoption fee is $125 and whatever else you donate will go directly to Humane Society in Cozumel, Mexico to help out their relief efforts.

Page 25

reach capacity,” explains Katie Soliday, teaching director of the Day Class.

Community Bible Study is a nondenominational study of God’s word. Participants meet in small groups where home study questions are answered and discussed. Then, everyone meets as a large group for a teaching from the teaching director. “CBS provides the intimacy of a small group Bible study through core groups within the diversity of a larger group,” said Soliday.

During the April “Test Drive Community Bible Study” period (the first four weeks of April) visitors will receive a free “From the Red Sea to the Jordan River” study guide as long as they last. CBS takes the summer off and resumes in the fall when our study will be "1st & 2nd Corinthians." On this, Soliday offered, “The study of God's word is always life changing and our study of Paul's letters to the Corinthians is no different. Paul reminds the Corinthians of who they are in Christ and calls them to lead lives that reflect the glory of God.” “I have made some lasting friendships through Community Bible Study,” said Telfer, who has been teaching CBS for 23 years. “There is something about sharing our lives through the study of God’s word that creates a real bond. Every week we grow closer to the Lord Jesus and closer to each other. It gives us something to hang on to when this world is getting crazier and crazier.”

Page 26

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Heritage Camp 2017 At MacGregor Ranch Registration is again underway for this fun history and ranching based day camp. 8-11 are eligible to attend the summer camp.

Registration is limited to 12 students per session. Cost is $250 per camper.

Session One is July 10th 13th Session Two is July 17th – 20th Session Three is July 24th27th Each four-day session runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All sessions are held on location at the Historic MacGregor Ranch.

Children will experience historic and modern forms of ranch activities. These activities include; feeding the horses and chickens, discovering clues to the past while exploring the grounds and buildings at MacGregor Ranch, harvesting from the garden, branding, learning to rope, and preparing a meal on the wood cook stove for their parents and friends on the last day. Children will discover the treasures of the past while investigating the wonders of the present during nature walks and outdoor activi-

Seeking Energetic Volunteers At MacGregor Ranch Anyone looking for a fun and unique way to give back to their community?

MacGregor Ranch is a Non-profit Charitable Trust that focus on youth education and the heritage of Estes Park. We are looking to add 10-20 new volunteers to help run our summer museum tours.

The tours are of our original 1873 ranch house that the MacGregor’s built when they homestead the Estes Valley along with the F.O Stanley and the Dunraven Families. Volunteer hours are 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday.

Positions include Tour Guides, Gift Shop/Ticket Sales and a Tally which consist of guiding visitors to the starting point for our tours.

All positions come with training and tons of background information on the ranch. If anyone is interested or wants to learn more information on volunteering, come to our Meet and Greet for some light breakfast food and coffee. The meet and greet will be held at Black Canyon Inn meeting room (800 MacGregor

ties.

Registrations packets are available online at macgregorranch.org/ heritageCamp.html or by contacting the MacGregor Ranch office. For more information, please contact the office at 5863749 or email office@macgregorranch.org.

Hurry, spaces are filling up fast!

Lane) on May 10th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Please call and RSVP so that we can have enough food and drinks for everyone.

Thanks for taking the time to look into our program and I look forward to meeting all our new volunteers soon!”

Rooftop Rodeo Volunteer Round-Up Join the fun! Come find out how you can be a part of the award winning PRCA Rooftop Rodeo here in Estes Park!

Our home town Rodeo is run by volunteers. No, you don’t need to own a horse and yes you can volunteer one night during rodeo week, all nights, or become a year-round Rooftop Rodeo committee member…it’s up to you!

Please join us for this informative get together on how you can get involved!

Sunday April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at 402 Fishcreek Rd. See you there Partner!

Janet Rojas 12th Grade Congratulations to Janet Rojas, Student of the Week for April 14, 2017.

School activities Janet enjoys are being on the soccer team and being a member of the Key Club.

Outside of school, she loves running, painting and playing soccer.

Janet earned a varsity letter for her two years on the cross country team and for her two years on the soccer team.

Her favorite quote is “It’s better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.” by André Gide. This quote appeals to her because it just shows you that not everyone is going to like you, so why waste time worrying about it, just live life and be yourself!

After high school Janet plans to attend Front Range Community College for two years and then transfer to CU to study Psychology.

Calling All Volunteers We have a great opportunity for Community Gardeners and friends!

The replacement fence that will extend the garden and add another 23 plots is scheduled to be installed and completed on April 19 and April 26. The post holes and a trench for the hardware cloth have already been dug, thanks to an Estes Park Public Works Department volunteer.

What we need are people who are willing to get dirty. No construction experience is necessary! If you can follow directions, someone will tell you what to do.

Tasks will include laying hardware cloth 18 inches deep in the trenches (to keep out small critters), putting posts in the holes and adding concrete to keep them in position permanently, and stretching and attaching fencing to the posts. Other jobs might include moving dirt and alpaca manure (yes, you read that right!)

into garden plots.

We need lots of help! If your schedule allows, here are the details.

When: We’ll start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 26. Come for the morning or the afternoon or all day.

Where: The Community Garden (corner of Community Drive and Manford Ave.) Bring: Work gloves, hammers, small shovel if you have these tools. Something to drink, sunscreen (or snow hat!)

Donuts will be provided.

Contact: If you can help, please let Barbara MacAlpine know (email bmacalpi@trinity.edu or call 970-3424668).

Questions? Check with Barbara.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Nonprofit Workshop: Intro To Proposal Writing & Project Budgets The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents a free introductory workshop (facilitated webinar) on proposal writing basics and project budgets for nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, April 18 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm in the Computer Lab at the Estes Valley Library. This workshop will cover the key components of a foundation grant proposal as well as how to develop project budgets for such proposals.

This class is geared toward the novice grantseeker and will include: • An overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation • The basic elements of a proposal • The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal • How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no

• The basic components of a project budget including income and expenses • How to estimate the realistic cost of a project • What other financial documents you may also need to submit with your proposal The workshop will also include a brief introduction to Grantspace.org and the Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than 3 million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

To register please visit www.epnonprofit.org and select the training under “News & Events.” Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970480-7805.

Salud Family Health CentersApril Is Alcohol Awareness Month Consuming high amounts of alcohol increases people's risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This April, during Alcohol Awareness Month, Salud Family Health Centers encourages you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of drinking too much alcohol.

Last year In Colorado alone, 197 people were killed in crashes in which alcohol or drugs were a factor, according to preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation.

If you are consuming high amounts of alcohol, you can improve your health by cutting back or quitting. Here are some strategies to help you cut back or stop drinking: • Limit your alcohol consumption to no more than 1 drink per day for women or 2 drinks per day for men • Keep track of how many drinks you consume • Choose one day per week when you will not consume alcohol

• Don't drink alcohol when you are upset • Avoid places where people consume a lot of alcohol • Make a list of reasons not to consume alcohol Salud is happy to help people who feel alcohol use is a problem. Salud offers access to Behavioral Health providers that can counsel patients who want to transition from alcohol and provide information on resources available in the community.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 27

Page 28

Friday, April 14, 2017

Intro To Jewelry Metalsmithing Estes Outreach is thrilled to bring back Pinewood Springs jeweler Michele Throne for a Saturday workshop, May 6 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

This is an introductory class to jewelry metalsmithing. Students will learn how to use a jeweler's saw and files to create shapes in copper, and brass for pendants and/or earrings. Pre-made shapes are also available for those that want to skip sawing and move straight to embellishing. Stamping and patina techniques will be taught to give the metal texture and contrast. The class will be held at the high school art room, where there are tall, sturdy work tables for standing work, hammering on steel blocks, and chairs for sitting work.

Michele will provide jeweler's saws and blades, bench pins and clamps, steel blocks, files, steel stamps, and pliers.

Metalsmith Instructor Michele Throne is back this spring with hand tools, patience, and enthusiasm for aspiring jewelry makers and just-want-to-try it participants.

Class fee is $70, which includes a supply kit for each participant. More information and registration can be found thru EstesOutreach.org/metalsmith.

Sample earrings by a never-done-thisbefore student that were hand cut from copper, stamped, and in the process of getting painted. All supplies provided in class fee.

Citizen Volunteers!

Apply by April 23

Boards & Commissions Openings: ♦ Agricultural Advisory Board ♦ Board of Adjustment ♦ Board of Appeals ♦ Board of Health ♦ Citizen Review Panel ♦ Community Corrections Advisory Board ♦ Environmental & Science Advisory Board ♦ Estes Valley Board of Adjustment ♦ Estes Valley Planning Commission ♦ Extension Advisory Committee ♦ Flood Review Board ♦ Juvenile Community Review Board ♦ Land Stewardship Advisory Board ♦ LaPorte Area Planning Advisory Committee ♦ Larimer Interagency Oversight Group ♦ O ce on Aging Advisory Council ♦ Open Lands Advisory Board ♦ Parks Advisory Board ♦ Planning Commission ♦ Rural Land Use Board ♦ Weld/Larimer Revolving Fund ♦ Workforce Investment Board

Apply ONLINE at: www.future.larimer.org/boards/ More information, call 498-7010 - County Commissioners’ O ce

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Last Call For Lumpy Circus Sign-Up Five Spots Remain Art instructor Ilah Reynar and Joanna Helmuth, former owner of Starflower Dance Company lead Lumpy Circus kids in costume making, acrobatics, juggling, and magic tricks. The Lumpy Circus band gets the kids singing and playing music. Kids choose their own acts, they work together to build sets and costumes, and train towards a final Friday circus at Performance Park. This year’s acts are built around The Wizard of Oz: acrobatic monkeys, silly munchkins, fields of poppies and much more.

Over twenty alumni have registered and there are five spots open to new participants. Jump in your clown costume and get registered!

Rehearsals: June 19-30 Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. Public Circus Performance: 12:30 p.m. at Performance Park.

Kids must have completed kindergarten - 5th grade to enroll.

Cost: $210/ per child Registration is online at www.estesoutreach.org/ lumpy-circus.

Estes Recycles Day Scheduled For Earth Day, April 22nd In honor of Earth Day, several organizations are combining efforts to offer “Estes Recycles Day” on April 22nd from 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

The LWV & Community Recycling Committee, the Rotary Club of Estes Park, Bestway Painting and the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies have joined together to offer Freecycle Estes, Electronics Recycling, Shred-athon, and PaintCare.

What’s Freecycle Estes? It’s like a free garage sale! People may drop off donated goods starting at 8:00 a.m. inside Fellowship Hall of the church. Shoppers are welcome to take whatever they can use beginning at 9 a.m. free of charge. Donated items must be in clean, usable, and in working condition. No trash, junk hazardous materials or Tube TV’s will be accepted. Please dispose of large TVs at the Electronics Recycling area instead. If you have large furniture to donate, we ask that you consider posting a photo of it on our bulletin board that day with information about how a proposed “shopper” can arrange to pick it up.

What’s included in the Electronics Recycling? Instead of driving to the valley to dispose of old TVs, monitors, modems and rechargeable batteries (Lithium and NiCad), bring them to Estes Recycles Day. For a fee, your old electronics will be taken to CHaRM in Boulder for recycling and proper disposal. For a listing of prices visit the website www.recycleestes.org/recycle-events/ What’s a Shred-a-thon? Do you have confidential documents that you would like to get rid of, but you don’t have a shredder and you are concerned about your privacy. Bring those documents to

the Shred-a-thon run by the Rotary Club of Estes Park where they will be shredded on site for free. Donations are welcome and will go toward the Club’s Scholarship Fund.

What’s PaintCare? Paint, in most cases, can be reused or recycled. The nonprofit PaintCare Inc. is a program to dispose of architectural paints in a secure and responsible manner, reclaiming for reuse what it can and recycling everything possible. Bestway Painting Is offering the PaintCare program in the Estes Valley and will be accepting architectural paints on Estes Recycles Day. For a completed list of the accepted and non-accepted products visit http://www.recycleestes.org/recycleevents/ A special thanks goes out to our partner, the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies for providing space for this event.

We are inviting interested individuals in the community to sign up and work the event. We need extra hands, especially 7:30-11a.m. and 1-2 p.m., so, if you want to be on deck when items arrive, contact Jean (see below). We are also encouraging local non-profits to come shopping at noon for things to use in their offices as well as items for their own garage sales and other charitable endeavors. No need to signup for this, just come April 22 and see what is there.

Start boxing up your usable giveaways, broken electronics, paper shredding bundles, and used paint products and make plans to bring them to the ‘Estes Recycles Day” on Saturday, April 22. For more information, contact Jean McGuire at contactus@lwv-estespark.org

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Freecycle Event April 22 Back in 2013, when Kathy Bowers suggested that the League of Women Voters and Community Recycling Community host a “Freecycle,” none of us had ever heard the term. But a big garage sale where no money changes hands seemed like a good way to encourage people to share their castoffs, instead of dumping them into the landfill. That first attempt (spring 2014) was a real godsend to those who had lost belongings to the flood. We worried that we were displacing already existing reuse avenues, but soon discovered that alternatives such as Thrift Shops, Planet Partners, White Elephant Parties, and “Estes Park: Buy, Sell, Trade, Giveaway” all found increased traffic as a result. So we established Freecycle Estes as a bi-annual event and it soon became a staple of life in the Estes Valley.

April 22 at Estes Recycles Day will be our 7th Freecycle Estes. If you have not been to one, you really should join us at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22.

Freecycle Estes accepts donations from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and encourages shoppers to find new treasures from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

We at Freecycle accept no electronics; large pieces of furniture; mattresses, stuffed chairs, or sofas for relocation at the event. However, individuals with offerings such as these are welcome to post a picture of them on our bulletin board with appropriate contact information.

Please remain until we have unloaded your boxes. Absolutely no trash, no broken or dirty items will be accepted. All items must be clean, and in usable condition. We also prohibit, during the event, the exchange of hazardous material such

as (but not limited to) pesticides, fertilizer, or household cleaners. These items must be taken to The Larimer County Haz-mat facility for disposal. You never know what may appear on the Freecycle Estes tables. At prior events over the last three years, besides the usual collection, we have seen many treasured items change hands, including, but certainly not limited to: a composter, a changing table, a Kitchen Aid mixer with all attachments. wedgewood china, an extensive set of handyman tools, tile or paver stones, pet carriers, snowshoes, a weight bench, a treadmill, camping tents, BBQ grills and patio furniture, a drafting board, a Barbie bike … the list goes on and on. Come see for yourself!

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Electronics can be recycled at the E-cycle Station. Architectural paints may be brought to the PaintCare Station where Bestway Painting provides a certified technician to handle paint disposal. Check the website recycleestes.org for a list of products. Estes Recycles Day also offers the annual Shred-a-thon (Rotary Club of Estes) – so clean out your closets! Drop off your leftover paint, those no longer in tune electronics, and your old, outdated financial records – at stations in the parking lot – then bring your reusable giveaways, and go shopping for free at PCCR, 1700 Brodie Avenue. We still need extra help for the event. Anyone interested in taking a shift at Freecycle Contact joanie@joaniecrockett.com Contact stevebkaplan@centurylink.net to assist at E-cycle, And, or course, I can be contacted at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com

Lake Estes Men’s Club League Play Set To Begin The Lake Estes Men's Club is welcoming all returning members for the 2017 summer season. League play begins Monday, May 15. For information call Rex Hedlund 970-308-7217 or email rexhedlund@yahoo.com for details.

If you're looking for a fun league playing only two hours on the Lake Estes 9 Hole Course each Monday, this is your

answer to getting some weekly play. Tee times will be assigned with a chance to play with all members at various skill levels. Handicaps and local rules will be applied to give all a level field for competition. Sign up sheet will be posted at the 9 hole course opening day 5-13-2017. Call for information or stop by the 9 hole course for sign up.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association 2017 Membership Applications Due April 21 Membership applications for the Estes Park Women’s Golf Association’s (EPWGA) 2017 Season are due by April 21.

Applications can be picked up either at the 18-hole golf course or downloaded from the golfestes.com website. The membership fee (including handicap service) is $60. The first day of play is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, and teetime sign-up begins on the prior Tuesday.

The EPWGA kick-off luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the new “Smokin’ Dave’s at the

Hangar” restaurant. All members are welcome to join this luncheon to learn about the upcoming season. The cost of the luncheon is $15.

We look forward to another year of golf, friendship and fun, and we encourage all local women golfers to join this wonderful group.

Any questions, please contact Candy Sulzbach, President of the EPWGA at csulzbac@mines.edu, or Austin Logan, Assistant Golf Professional, at Austin@golfestes.com.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Heart Of Expression Art Event And Benefit Sale We are gathering once again, this time at The Old Church Shops, to bring together a community with art, celebration, and giving, on Friday evening, May 12, from 5-8 p.m. Join us just in time for Mother’s Day, as Heart of Expression: Art Show and Benefit Sale celebrates an evening of artists and art to benefit Estes Park Pet Association, with a donation of 20% of all art sales.

Being at a Heart of Expression art event is stepping from everyday life into a beautiful, delightful, and magical evening! There will be libations and food offered by Raven’s Roast and The Wild Rose Restaurant to enjoy with friends, artists, and the community. The Wild Rose will provide free appetizers, and wine and beer for purchase.

We welcome everyone to attend and experience beautiful and diverse artwork, the joy of shared expression, and participate in the creation of prosperity and community. We exist because of a community of hearts that comes together, and would like to express our sincere gratitude to each of you who have attended and generously purchased artwork at our prior events, and to the businesses that have held our events.

Supporting artists by purchasing their work allows them to keep making art, and a lot of art was purchased at Heart of Expression events last year, allowing us to make donations to several local non-

Page 29

profits.

Artwork and all forms of expression are important to the health of any community. Each artist or maker brings something of themselves into their work, and joyfully shares this gift. This is an opportunity to see the amazing work that artists and makers are doing locally. We value being inclusive of anyone who would like to participate.

Heart of Expression is a collaboration of Rocky Mountain Day Hikes, and Enlightening the Living Heart, LLC. We value and welcome all forms of expression, and the ones who uniquely express themselves as only each can do, sharing prosperity, creating community, welcoming diversity, demonstrating equality and inclusivity.

You can follow Heart of Expression on Facebook and by visiting our website, enlighteningthelivingheart.com. You can also contact Patti at patti@enlighteningthelivingheart.com.

Page 30

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Ballet Professionals Support Ayana’s Hope

Calling the class of 2030!

Grab your boots and hats!

It’s time for Kindergarten Roundup!

Monday April 17, 2017

Estes Park Elementary School 1505 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 Please contact the Elementary School Office to schedule an appointment.

970-586-7406

Children need to be present on this day with the parent.

Any children turning 5 years old by September 30, 2017 will be eligible to register for Kindergarten.

Ê

Ê Ê

LlamandoÊaÊlaÊclaseÊdelÊ2030!Ê ¡TomeÊsusÊsombrerosÊyÊbotas!Ê ÊEsÊelÊdíaÊdelÊcorralitoÊdeÊJardínÊdeÊInfantes!Ê

Local Ballet Renaissance at Center Stage students had the opportunity to study with American Ballet Theatre soloist, Mr. Alexandre Hammoudi, who taught a special ballet master class and signed autographs for students this past Tuesday, April 11.

Hammoudi's return to Estes Park and Ballet Renaissance Colorado, is just one of many exciting ways that Ballet Renaissance’s recent First Western Trust Grant win, will benefit local students.

A native of Paris, France, Hammoudi is a long-time friend and colleague of Estes Park resident Mr. Radek Kokoszka, who, together with Ms. Brianna Furnish, manages and directs both the original branch of Ballet Renaissance in southeast Michigan and the northern Colorado branch of Ballet Renaissance, based here in Estes Park.

It was Hammoudi who with Kokoszka and Furnish, first began the initiative for Ayana’s Hope, the endowed tuition assistance Fund that Ballet Renaissance will open at Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. The Fund honors Ayana Fernandez Portillio who lost her life in a tragic accident here in Estes last March (2016) and will support local students who would like to study with Ballet Renaissance but need financial assistance to do so. The Fund is Ballet Renaissance’s way of honoring Ayana and enabling her spirit to live on in the work Ballet Renaissance does to support local children.

To date, local supporters, along with others who live out of state, have raised $7880 in tax deductible charitable gifts toward Ayana's Hope, leaving Ballet Renaissance only $2120 from the $10,000 needed to open the Fund.

On Saturday afternoon, May 6, immediately following the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race, Ballet Renaissance students and their families, along with Ayana’s family, and supporters of Ayana’s Hope, will gather at Fajita Rita’s to honor Ayana, who was, herself one of the Ballet Renaissance ballerina duckies. The idea was Kokoszka's and he hopes it will become an annual tradition. At the event both Ayana’s family and Ayana’s Hope supporters will be acknowledged and Fajita Rita’s will generously donate a portion of all food and beverage sales to the Fund. Ballet Renaissance welcomes any in the community who are interested to attend.

Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. The organization is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this upcoming June (2017). Locally, Ballet Renaissance contracts to provide ballet training at Center Stage School of Dance, with classes and performance opportunities for dancers ages three-adult. Ballet Renaissance also partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County, and has produced programs both for BGCLC students here in Estes and in nearby Loveland. A recent grant from the Estes Valley Community Fund will generously sponsor the upcoming Ballet Renaissance BGCLC summer 2017 program for children here in our town.

For more information about Ballet Renaissance or Ayana’s Hope, please visit www.balletren.org or contact Ballet Renaissance at 970-480-7697 or balletren@balletren.org.

Ê Ê Lunes,ÊAbrilÊ17,Ê2017Ê ParaÊhacerÊunaÊcitaÊporÊfavorÊllameÊalÊ970-586-7406ÊaÊlaÊOficinaÊ deÊlaÊEscuelaÊElemental.Ê Ê ParaÊinscribirseÊenÊelÊJardínÊdeÊInfantes,ÊhastaÊelÊ30ÊdeÊ septiembre,Ê2017,ÊlosÊniñosÊdebenÊtenerÊalÊmenosÊ5Êaños.Ê Ê Ê

Photos above: Mr. Alexandre Hammoudi with young Ballet Renaissance at Center Stage students. Courtesy photos

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Page 31

ESTES PARK REAL ESTATE.COM

WWW.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

OVERLOOK CONDO AT STANLEY HOTEL in premier location. 2 bdrm suites w/beautiful tile baths. 2-story great room w/stone frplce to enjoy the view of Longs Peak. Kit. w/granite counters, SS appls. Fully furn, great investment, rental ppty. $449,000 313 Overlook Ln

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH, Prospect Estates home. Nicely updated, one-level living. Patio, deck, fenced yard, 2+ car garage plus heated workshop. Move in ready. $597,500 1695 Prospect Estates Dr.

NEW LISTING

GREAT SOUTHERN EXPOSURE in this like new condo provides lots of sunlight and views of the mountains on the Continental Divide. $449,000 600 Park River Pl.

NEW PRICE

LEVEL LOT with great mountain views. Septic needed. Al-

lenspark Water is available. Easy to build on lot. $107,000 289 Ski Road, Allenspark

5 BEDROOM, LODGE STYLE condominium, steps from National Park.

Used as a vacation rental property. Huge south-facing windows, deck overlooking pool with a Longs Peak view & a private hot tub enclosure. $540,000 540 Laurel Ln #1D

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HOME on .37 acre in perfect condition offers “Main Level Living”, Gorgeous Mtn Views of Twin Sisters & Longs Peak, Large South Deck. 3 bedrms, 3.5 baths nicely separated for privacy w/Huge Familyroom/ Gameroom. $499,900 540 Devon Dr

A GORGEOUS BUILDING LOT in The Reserve, Estes Park's premier custom home development. Big views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, and easy to build home site, that backs to the private open space of the Reserve. $249,000 0 Deer Path Ct DETACHED CONDO IN NEIGHBORHOOD surrounded by National Park. 3 bed, 3 bath, 2800 sf, great condition. 1 level living, open floor plan w/ dining area, well-designed kitchen. Huge deck to enjoy spectacular views. $589,000 1431 Sierra Sage Ln

Text 807826 to 970-237-4137 EASY ACCESS IN THE RETREAT. Buy separate or together 2.34 & 3.21 acres south facing w/ trees, views & rock outcroppings. County maintained road. $60,000 & $70,000 respectively. $60,000-$70,000 000 Dunraven Glade Rd

DRAMATIC SNOWCAPPED VIEWS 7.8 acre lot in Little Valley. Evergreens, aspens & rock outcroppings. Borders Natl Forest. Roughed-in driveway. Needs well & septic. $180,000 TBD Moss Rock

Mike Edwards Broker

WELL-APPOINTED executive mountain home with spectacular views and high quality finishes throughout. $1,229,000 3000 Kiowa Trl

STUNNING 4400 SQ.FT., 4 bed/5 bath home that combines mountain elegance with rustic comfort. Office, guest apartment, and detached workshop/garage and Rv Parking. $869,000 1086 Pine Knoll Dr

970-586-4425 / 800-726-1405

Kathleen Baker Broker Assoc.

Randy Good Broker Assoc.

Vicky Holler Broker Assoc.

Mary Murphy Broker Assoc.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on over 2 acres on a forested lot with incredible views, end of street location affording spectacular views and tranquility. All town utilities available. Easy access to town and National Park. $239,000 TBD Promontory Dr

WayneNewsom Linda Schneider Scott Thompson Broker Assoc.

Broker Assoc.

Broker Assoc.

STUNNING ONE ACRE LOT in Windcliff Estates located in the lower part of the subdivision that offers easy access. Association maintained roads, city water, UTSD sewer, high speed internet available. Water tap and basic sewer tap paid. $219,900 2000 Windcliff Dr

Estes Village Properties, LTD.

Each office is independently owned and operated.

320 East Elkhorn, PO Box 4130 Estes Park, CO 80517

Page 32

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

April Is National Volunteer Month!

Partners Mentoring Youth has been changing lives in Estes Park for years.

Chances are you've probably crossed paths with a local child who has benefited from our program. Maybe you've seen one at the local recreational activities or trick or treating downtown. In 2016, we served 37 youth throughout Estes Park and the surrounding area. The 37 youth in our community are boys and girls, ages 7 to 17 years old who are experiencing circumstances that put them at risk of not reaching their full potential in life. A mentor can provide the necessary support and tools needed to overcome their challenges.

Unfortunately, not all the kids who are in need of extra support have a mentor.

In the Estes Park area alone, we have seven youth waiting for a positive adult role model to step up and be the difference in their lives. That seemingly low number does not reflect the huge need there is in our community. Some of these youth have been waiting a few months to almost two years. We have

Kirk Fisher

Mountain Brokers

more referrals coming in for both our School Based and our Community Based Programs.

To make a difference, there are three main ingredients everyone is capable of: being reliable, willing to share about themselves and being a good listener. Be a friend, an advocate and a mentor to a kid. Pass on what you know to the next generation. They need it.

These are our youth. This is our community. Together, we create our future.

April is National Volunteer Month, and now is a great time to become a mentor/senior partner!

Are you ready to be the difference in the life of a child who is facing significant challenges? To begin the process of becoming a mentor or to learn more about Partners Mentoring Youth, go to our website at http://www.partnersmentoringyouth.org. You can also call 970-5779348 or email: kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org.

Tour All Listings At www.WeSellEstesPark.com 1200 Graves Avenue • 970-586-5324 • 800-827-8780 New Listing

Broker Owner 970 586-1000

KirkFisher@remax.net

Peggy Lynch

970 586-1000

Broker CRS, GRI, CDPE, ABR, SRES, QSC, CLHMS

Open House Sat, 4/15 11-1pm www.375Prospector.info $675,900

• 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3425 sq ft • Main Level Living, Gourmet Kitchen • 1 Acre, Gazebo w/ Hot Tub, Amazing Views

950 Big Thompson #1232 $160,000 • 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 840 sq ft • Close to Downtown and Lake Estes • Gas Fireplace, Storage Unit

Call Kirk or Peggy

Panoramic Views! $198,500

• Riverfront end unit 3BR/2.5BA • Extensive riverfront deck + balcony • Access to RMNP trails w/in minutes

• Stunning Views into RMNP • Greenspace Adjacent • City Utilities Under Contrac t

PeggyLynch@remax.net

Javier Gomez Broker

www.KiowaLand.info

www.260Wren.info

$137,500

$399,900

• 1.14 Acre Corner Lot • Gorgeous Views, City Utilities • Great Location, Close to Marys Lake

Call Kirk or Peggy

825 Kundtz Dr $246,000

• Habitat for Humanity Home.

• 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3460 sq ft • 3 bed 2 bath home with a carport • Gourmet Kitchen, Italian Granite • 1.87 Acres, Lg Deck with Built in Grill • This home will need to be a primary residence Call Kirk or Peggy

Call Dave Lasota

1601 Fish Creek Rd $457,000 • 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath, 2,090 sq ft • Main floor living , Open Floor Plan • Mountain Views on 1.14 acres

Call Gene New Listing

estesparkproperties@gmail.com Broker

970 231-2989

dave@davekiser.com

Broker

970 481-1880

Broker

970 213-8692

Dave Kiser

Kim Lemirande

George Leonard

Broker

natalieeamonn@remax.net

970 412-7283

dave@davelasota.com

KimLemirande@gmail.com

Natalie Eamonn

970 481-4659

Broker

Call Heidi

Call George

Call Kirk or Peggy

2222 Hwy 66 #5 $465,000

Dave Lasota

www.MeadowviewLand.info $79,900 • .92 Acres, Snow Capped Views • Corner Lot, Rock Outcroppings • Close to National Forest

Call Kirk or Peggy

www.1285GiantTrack.info $650,000 • 5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3881 sq ft • Full Log Home, Wall of Windows • 3 Acres, Incredible Views

Call Kirk or Peggy

7026 Storm Mountain Dr $175,000 • Great location, peace and quiet.

• Off the grid, solar, cistern, septic.

• Borders National Forest. Horses allowed.

Call Javier

2222 Hwy 66 #6 $449,000 • Riverfront end unit 2BR/2.5BA • Covered deck & patio, fireplc • Hardwood flrs, river views throughout

Call Heidi

970 222-8886

GeorgeLeonard@remax.net

Heidi Riedesel Broker

Gene Whannel

970 691-7083

Heidi@InEstes.com

Broker

970 481-7002

WhannelGene@gmail.com

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Peggy Lynch & Kirk Fisher Of Peggy Lynch Team Inducted Into Elite RE/MAX Team Diamond Award Club

RE/MAX Recognizes Local Realtors® as One of the Top Producing Teams in the world The Peggy Lynch Team with RE/MAX Mountain Brokers has qualified for the 2016 RE/MAX Team Diamond Award, which honors successful agents. In 2016, the Diamond Award was presented to less than one percent of all active RE/MAX agents.

Peggy and Kirk are excited to work towards their 2017 goal and would love to assist you with their local expertise.

Peggy and Kirk’s tireless dedication to serving their clients, consumers and community has allowed them to achieve this prestigious and elite honor. Receiving the Diamond Award is a significant accomplishment and we’re extremely proud that Peggy Lynch Team continues to raise the bar in real estate.

Peggy Lynch is an established leader in the Estes Park area real estate industry and has been serving her community as a RE/MAX real estate agent for 30+ years. She specializes in residential real estate, commercial properties and holds the CRS, CLHMS, ABR, GRI, SRES, E-Pro, QSC designations. Peggy is also a member of the National Association of Realtors®, CAR and Estes Park Board of Realtors®.

Kirk Fisher is an established leader in the Estes Park area real estate industry and has been serving his community as a RE/MAX real estate agent for 10+ years. He specializes in residential real estate and currently working on Certified Residential Specialists designation. Kirk is also a member of National Association of Realtors®, CAR and Estes Park Board of Realtors®.

About RE/MAX Mountain Brokers.

RE/MAX Mountain Brokers is a locally owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage located in Estes Park CO. Founded in 1996, the brokerage has 10 Realtors® and specializes in Residential and/or Commercial real estate. RE/MAX Mountain Brokers is located at 1200 Graves Ave Estes Park CO To learn more, please visit www.PeggyLynchTeam.com.

Cliff And Merilyn Abel Celebrate 65th Anniversary Cliff and Merilyn Abel will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary this April here in Estes Park with their three children, LeAnne Trozan, Merl Abel & Dwight Abel and their spouses. Cliff and Merilyn have four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Born and raised on farms in Kansas, Cliff and Merilyn met as Jayhawkers at Kansas University.

While raising their young family they designed and built a home in Overland Park, using Cliff ’s construction experience and Merilyn’s architectural degree from KU. Later they moved to California in the 70s to pursue Cliff ’s coaching career in college track and field at California State Northridge and Long Beach State. Merilyn established her career as an educational psychologist, working at Rio Honda, Cypress and Trade Tech Community Colleges in the greater Los Angeles area. In the early 90s they bought property in Estes and designed and build their second home here. They

love to travel and also love to host annual visits from extended family every year.

They continue to love God and others as active members of the Estes Park United Methodist Church.

Happy Anniversary, Cliff & Merilyn!

Friday, April 14, 2017

OPEN HOUSE

Page 33

Friday, April 14th, 1- 4pm and Saturday, April 15th, 11-2pm New Listing

2222 Highway 66 #5

$465,000

Serenity on the River. “Over the top” end unit riverfront Victorian, complete w/Big Chill pink appliances! An amazing location on the Big Thompson.

Special features include: main level wood floor BR/den, in addition to 2 upper BR suites; an extensive outdoor riverfront entertainment space w/covered deck & attached open side deck; and master BR riverside balcony. Your permanent condo-home or vacation retreat. Relax by the river, living room wood burning fireplace, or explore RMNP within minutes.

2222 Highway 66 #6 $449,000 Wonderful Riverfront Refuge. Welcome to your dream location on the Big Thompson. Every day is a vacation in this 2BR/2.5BA, one car garage, end unit condo-home with views and sounds of the river from every room. Inviting qualities of living room wood burning moss rock fireplace and T&G wood ceiling, warm wood kitchen floors and riverfront swing on the covered deck. Make this your permanent home or vacation getaway. A short distance to RMNP hiking trails.

Mountain Brokers

1200 Graves Avenue

Heidi@InEstes.com

www.InEstes.com

970-691-7083

New Listing

Page 34

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Christian Church Of Estes Park Launches Thursday Night Service, New Children’s Worship Service

Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations

MOUNTAIN HOME Very nice large mountain home with western decor in Aspen Brook PUD. Located on the Big Thompson River with 2 large decks for outdoor living and entertaining. Master suite has a skylight, 2 sided gas fireplace and jetted tub. Great room with wood-burning fireplace and vaulted ceilings throughout,gas fireplace with walkout lower level family room equipped with a wet bar. Adjoining lots also for sale separately.

Furniture negotiable. $795,000 Eric Blackhurst

Judy Anderson

GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker

970.586.2950

Abbey Pontius

Broker Associate

Broker Associate

www.KeyToEstesPark.com

866.586.2950

170 S. St. Vrain, P. O. Box 656, Estes Park, CO 80517

R

AN ANG ANGE E EA EAL EALT EALTY EALTY, LT LTD LTD. L

970-586-2345 300 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park

The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park

In anticipation of the upcoming summer season, Christian Church of Estes Park will launch a weeknight worship service for residents and visitors who are unable to attend church on Sundays.

“Estes enjoys a touristbased economy, and therefore many of our residents must work over the weekends,” says Lead Pastor Aaron Dorman. “This means a large portion of our community is unable to participate in weekend worship services. We decided to launch a mid-week service so that everyone would have the opportunity to participate in life-transforming worship,” adds Dorman.

The new weeknight worship service will be held Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. beginning April 20th. For families attending the service, special programming in the “Praise Place” Children’s Ministry is available for children pre-school age through 5th grade.

In addition to launching a Thursday evening service, CCEP is also unveiling a new worship space for children participating in Praise Place.

“Our new Praise Place Children’s Ministry area provides over 1,100 square feet of safe, kid-friendly space for our youngest members to explore and grow in their faith,” says Dorman.

“The new space includes three modern, open, and well-equipped classrooms, as well as a spacious and bright gathering

area. Our trained and dedicated staff guide the children through fun activities, games and lessons designed to help them learn the Bible’s truths. The new Praise Place is decorated in a whimsical downtown theme to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for young imaginations,” says Dorman.

Children may participate in the Praise Place Children’s Ministry on Thursday evenings and at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Children and their parents can get a preview of the new Praise Place space on Easter Sunday, or at an open house unveiling on Thursday, April 20th at 5 p.m.

Christian Church of Estes Park would like to invite the community to its annual Easter services, which will be held on Sunday, April 16th at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

The church is located at 4655 U.S. Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information contact CCEP at 970-5868586 or visit funchurch.com

COLUMBINE INN 1540 BIG THOMPSON AVE. An attractive motel open only in the summer months, May 15 – November 1. Very well maintained. Walking distance to restaurants, horseback riding, golf and marina. Jacuzzi, family & fireplace rooms, a total of 20 air conditioned units plus onsite apt. & 2 car oversized garage.

$1,550,000

TBD LORY LANE 35 acres with the biggest views in the valley of Estes Park. You’ll find seclusion, rock outcroppings, lots of trees and it’s fenced with a locked gate.

Zoned agricultural so taxes are very low. A well is already in place along with electric and phone lines.

$735,000

EPMS Students To Participate In Make A Difference Day!

885 ELK TRAIL COURT Lot 12 of The Reserve is a “WOW” location with terrific views of the snow-capped peaks of the Continental Divide. With 1.39 acres, this prestige corner lot deserves another fabulous home. Bring your plans, you won't be disappointed with the level lot among other custom-built homes. The Reserve - “A Very Special Place!”

$369,000 Ann Racine

Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS

(970) 215-3883

www.RangeRealty.com

Mike Tracy Broker

(303) 817-5709

Jim Idler Broker

(970) 480-1121

Toll Free 1-888-319-2345

This week and next, the students at Estes Park Middle School are diligently completing their annual State testing.

Upon finishing on Friday, April 21, from 12-2, the entire student body (over 280 students!) and staff will participate in Make a Difference Day. This is an official event proclaimed by the Mayor, and President of the School Board, that includes a variety of activities to show appreciation for the year-long support we have received from our wonderful town.

From parks to people, boosters and businesses, students will take part in giving back to, and caring for, the Estes community. Afterwards, we will celebrate with a ROARS assembly at the school, and our annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Lions Club.

If you would like to participate, please contact one of your students’ core teachers, or call the Middle School office at 970-586-4439. We would love to have you join us.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Page 35

Great southern exposure...

The Importance Of Broadband For Your Library (And You) Sometimes visible, sometimes behindthe-scenes, online access technologies are integral to today’s Estes Valley Library and the needs of our patrons. Visit the Library and you’ll find patrons accessing wired computers for work, business and personal needs. Increasingly, you’ll find folks accessing Wi-Fi on mobile devices, sometimes after-hours right outside library walls.

The Library is a hot-spot hub for information and communication access. Yet our services depend upon, and are woven into, the much larger technology structure of our Estes Valley (and beyond). All our computer connections travel to and from us through the very same fiber-optic cable that serves our schools, our city government, and counterintuitively, even our cellular phones.

The Library exists far beyond our physical walls. While our print collection contains 40,000 items, another 300,000 items are now being enjoyed by patrons accessing our digital collection through their library card. Accessing that immense collection of digital books, magazines, audiobooks, downloadable music and movies all depends on quality Internet service. Essentially, the library exists everywhere in our valley. High-quality broadband will ensure every-one can access the library where and when they need it.

The Library is working to fulfill a series of exciting objectives, all based on what our community has asked us to do. The success of these objectives will be enhanced through developing greater technology infrastructure with broadband at its core. Three of our 12 major service goals are vitally linked to that infrastructure: Connecting to a Digital World (tech-

nical literacy); Visiting Your Comfortable Spaces (public and virtual spaces), and Expressing Creativity (creating and sharing digital content).

Connectivity has become increasingly important in our lives. Communications with family and friends through voice, pictures and video would not happen without our broadband connection. During a crisis, connections with the outside world become even more critical. The arrival of food, medical assistance, and rescue relies on our ability to inform the outside world about our needs. A reliable broadband connection gives us the ability to inform the authorities and our loved ones, whether we’re fine or needing assistance.

Reliability is key to our comfort and safety in considering what’s best when building our valley’s broadband access.

One vital component of a reliable connection is redundancy. Our Estes Valley needs to develop at least one, or more, additional physical routes for communications. Cell phone calls and email now rely upon vulnerable cables hanging from poles or running underground. More than one cable should be working for us. Rest assured, a multi-agency Estes Park coalition has taken on this challenge. “Broadband” isn’t just about access; it’s ultimately about safety and confidence.

The Estes Valley Library relies heavily on fast, reliable broadband because increasingly our patrons require it. The American Library Association says it well: “Libraries provide essential services to the public through equitable public access to information and telecommunications services. All types of libraries—public, school and academic—need affordable ‘big pipe’ broadband connectivity to meet the ever-increasing needs of library users.”

After Prom This Saturday, April 15 It’s spring time in the Rockies and with the season comes the high school prom dance! The dance is this Saturday April 15 and again the three Rotary Clubs and the Town are sponsoring after prom for the high school students. It is free to local students and their guests and will be at Chippers Bowling Lanes starting right after the dance until 2:30 a.m. Free food and a $500 cash prize for a lucky senior and a $300 cash prize for a lucky junior will be given. Look forward to seeing you high schoolers!

The Estes Park Patriots for Peace invite all to attend their next meeting to be held in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. The theme of the program will be “Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees.”

In addition to providing brief opportunities for participants to network, several expert panelists will discuss the interconnectedness of ecological systems and issues environmentalists are facing today.

Text 816232 to 970-237-4137

New Listing

...provides lots of sunlight and views of the mountains on the Continental Divide. This like new condo has high end finishes and can be used as a vacation rental. Nice wood floors in the dining room and kitchen, granite counter tops in the kitchen accented by beautiful wood cabinets. Spacious master suite with granite counter tops, tiled shower with glass doors and a walk-in closet. Two bedrooms, family room and guest bathroom in the lower level when family or friends come to visit. $449,000 600 Park River Place

Estes Village Properties, LTD.

Scott Thompson

Broker Associate

970-590-9941

MYESTESPARKREALESTATE.COM

WWW.

Each office is independently owned and operated.

2725 Cedarcliff Drive

320 East Elkhorn | Estes Park

Spectacular home w/captivating mtn views & the experience of being surrounded by nature at every turn. Abundant use of glass and local stone invites nature inside, where boundaries disappear.

Intimate enough for two yet ideal for groups or multi-generational living w/ 6BR & 7BA. Numerous outdoor living spaces and decks.

5065 SF offers the perfect setting for entertaining. $1,595,000.

Co-listed with: Kit Eschner, PorchLight Real Estate Group 303-916-5110

Page 36

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Youth and Family * Celebrate Month of the Young Child: “1 Book 4 Colorado” Saturday, April 15, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Preschoolers and their parents are invited to this interactive storytime art activity, spotlighting the statewide One Book 4 Colorado project. Each family will receive a complimentary children’s book to take home—and take part in an outdoor wagon ride. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Poetry Cafe for Kids Thursday, April 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Elementary School Cafeteria Families with children in grades 3-5 are invited, as children celebrate poetry with live readings in a “Poetry Cafe” setting, with pizza provided. Homeschoolers are welcome. * In the Teen Zone: Babysitting 101 Monday, April 24, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Estes Park Middle School This 3-part course will guide attendees in being confident and ready for summer babysitting jobs. Topics include how to create activities for children, negotiating fees, and creating business cards. Parts 2 and 3 of this class take place May 1, 4-6 p.m., and May 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Youth ages 11 and up may register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Try-It Tuesdays: Circle Weaving Tuesday, April 25, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Hondius Room Using cardboard, sticks and yarn, children ages 6 to 11 will weave colorful projects to take home, including a baby turtle design. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Business and Nonprofits * Introduction to Proposal Writing Tuesday, April 18, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Hondius Room Understanding the basic elements of proposal writing can make all the difference in successfully being awarded charitable funding from foundations. Jill Lancaster of the Nonprofit Resource Center will introduce this on-screen webinar, which also addresses budget planning for projects. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

*Business Analytics to Drive Marketing, Branding, Sales Thursday, April 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wasson Room Attendees will explore the importance of online metrics, how to improve your business marketing, and four steps to effective branding. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Financial Literacy * Common Investment Types Tuesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Investment opportunities take many forms, and this workshop will help attendees understand how to make wise choices for their stage in life. Led by financial educator Marsha Yelick. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Financial Book Club: Retire the “Cheapskate Way” Wednesday, April 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Wasson Room Participants will discuss Jeff Yeager’s lively and entertaining book, “How to Retire the Cheapskate Way.” New attendees are welcome by emailing Marsha Yelick at myelick@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Health Literacy and Life Choices * The Conversation: Having a Say in End-of-Life Care Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Studies indicate most Americans have not exercised their right to make decisions about their health care in the event they cannot speak for themselves. Learn about the “Five Wishes” program to secure your choices in end-of-life care.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Reading is Doctor Recommended Book Club Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Wasson Room Simple nutritional advice can help in living longer and avoiding common diseases. Chazz Glaze from the Salud Family Health Center will facilitate a discussion of the book, “How Not to Die” by Dr. Michael Greger. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org * Movement Therapy and Awareness Wednesday, April 26, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Hondius Room

New For 2017: Library Book Sale The Estes Valley Friends & Foundation is holding three book-sale fundraisers in 2017 to benefit the Library. All new for this year is a Spring Used Book Sale which will be held on Friday May 19, from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday May 20, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Library’s Hondius Community Room. Browse and make your selection from handpicked gently used books and DVDs. Emphasis for this sale will be placed on Children’s and Teen books in addition to Novels, Mysteries, and Cookbooks.

The Library is currently accepting donations of used books. To see the guidelines for what materials are accepted, visit the “About the Library” link at estesvalleylibrary.org For additional information about the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation book sales, please contact Book Committee Chair Ray Nieder at 970-5770998 or email RNieder@Beyondbb.com.

You also may contact Sarah Walsh at the Library Development Office at (970)5868116 ext 835 or by emailing swalsh@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Cheryl Ilov, author of “Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous Fifty and Beyond” leads a class on a gentle form of movement therapy called The Feldenkrais Method. The process builds awareness through specific movement lessons. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Tech Literacy * Digital Books with the 3M Cloud Library Monday, April 17, 10:00 -11:30 a.m., Wasson Room Learn how to borrow digital books using your Android, iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch), Kindle Fire, Nook tablet, Windows PC laptop, or Macbook. Bring your device and library card. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. * Tech Express Wednesday, April 19, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Fireplace Corner Drop in for answers to simple and basic questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. Library staff will try where possible to diagnose issues or make recommendations for follow-up. Perfect for those “I’ve never been able to …” or “It used to work but doesn’t” issues. Those planning to drop by are encouraged to register through the library calendar at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

* All New: Android Basics Wednesday, April 26, 2:00- 3:30 p.m., Wasson Room This new workshop covers the basics of utilizing your Android phone or tablet, including connecting to wi-fi, Internet searching, taking pictures and videos, accessing Play Store, and personalizing your device. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Literary Events * Club 1917: “Mr. Stanley of Estes Park” Thursday, April 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Wasson Room’ The Library and the Estes Park Museum co-host a discussion of “Mr. Stanley of Estes Park” by Dr. James Pickering. Register at estesvalleylibary.org Library Friends & Foundation * First-Ever Spring Used Book Sale Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20, Hondius Room The Library’s Friends & Foundation will host a first-ever Spring Used Book Sale, featuring gently-used books, with special focus on novels, mysteries, cookbooks, children’s and teens books, and DVDs. Donations are being accepted at the Library. Visit the “About the Library” link at estesvalleylibrary.org for donation guidelines and more information about the May sale.

Give A Child The Gift Of A Book Donate a children’s book in April!

The Month of 1 the Young Child is held each April to honor children and to recognize families, early childhood educators, and others who are working together to support the healthy C and early learning of every development young child. Research shows that chilR dren who have access to high-quality early education and quality childcare are more likely to develop language, premath, and social and emotional skills they need to succeed in school and life.

Between birth and age five, 85% of a person’s intellectual, emotional and cognitive ability is developing. A child’s environment and experiences in those early

years are critical to success in school and life.

Please join the Estes Park Learning Place, Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) and Macdonald Bookshop in celebrating the Month of the Young Child by donating a book or making a donation to be used for purchasing books.

Please help by donating a book to meet the goal of 100 books for Estes Park children.

What: Children’s Book Drive When:CApril 1 - April 30, 2017 Where:SMacdonald Bookshop 152 East Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO

S

Technology is our business Let us Simplify yours...

Airbits Powered by CONNECTING POINT Phone: (970) 586-7522 www.airbits.com

439 W Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Tourists around the world go to www.epnews.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

Page 37

Merchant prize donor names are added to each issue as properly completed prize donation forms are received by the Estes Park Duck Race at P.O. Box 1226, Estes Park.

Prize donation forms are available on request from prize coordinator ddelaney@pmcu.org

Merchant Company Name:

WYNBRIER HOME THIRTY BELOW LEATHER BEAR NECESSITIES & CUBS BART’S LIQUOR PREMIER MEMBERS CREDIT UNION EARTHWOOD ARTISANS THE ROCK INN ESTES PARK YOGA DESIGN CENTER OF ESTES PARK MOUNTAIN VALLEY PLUMBING & HEATING THE EGG & I ESTES PARK BREWERY ASPEN AND EVERGREEN GALLERY MEDX OF ESTES GREELEY STAMPEDE RMC CLOTHING COMPANY MUTT HUTT GROOMING SALON THE TRADING POST ESTES PARK 18 HOLE COURSE SWEET BASILICO CAFE CLAIRE’S ON THE PARK COUSIN PAT’S PUB & GRILL HEARING & TINNITUS CENTER OF ESTES VALLEY LONGS PEAK SCOTTISH IRISH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL TOWN OF ESTES PARK COMANCHE SELF STORAGE ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK WYNBRIER, LTD ESTES PARK AQUATIC CENTER MASTER GRAPHICS PRINTING/SHIPPING ESTES PARK QUALITY INN SHAKES ALIVE! FRUIT SHAKES HAIR BY KARLA BANK OF COLORADO FLO ANN’S COTTAGES OUTDOOR WORLD ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY FALL RIVER PRODUCTIONS AMERICAN BURITTO CO. BEST WESTERN PLUS SILVER SADDLE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY LAKE ESTES 9 HOLE GOLF COURSE THE ESTES PARK RESORT OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK CROSS FIT ESTES PARK YMCA OF THE ROCKIES RAPID TRANSIT RAFTING MOUNTAIN BLOWN GLASS MOON KATS TEA SHOPPE BARBARA’S BED & BREAKFAST MOLLE, NICK - PRODUCTIONS EARTHWOOD COLLECTIONS MADAME VERA PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL VILLAGE THRIFT SHOP HANDS DOWN, BEST IN TOWN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AWESOME SHIRTWORKS OF ESTES PARK, LTD. CHIPPERS LANES ESTES PARK CENTER

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONNECTION MACDONALD BOOK SHOP COFFEE ON THE ROCKS A LA CARTE KITCHEN STORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATEWAY RIVER ROCK COTTAGES DAWN NORMALI MCDONALD’S MAJOR SPONSORS ESTES PARK SHUTTLE THE GREY HOUSE REEL MOUNTAIN THEATER / COLORADO MOUNTAINS CINEMAS GLEN HAVEN GENERAL STORE TWO BLONDES AND A SALON SUBWAY SANDWICHES

GLACIER LILY SKIN CARE LA MEXICANA THE ORE CART ROCK SHOP TAHARAA MOUNTAIN LODGE BROWNFIELD’S ESTES PARK POST 119 AMERICAN LEGION ESTES VALLEY RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT KNIGHT SKY PICTURES THE TWISTED PINE CHELITO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT NEPAL’S CAFE THE TAFFY SHOP KIND COFFEE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF THE ROCKIES THE HIKING HUT

GRUBSTEAK RESTAURANT UNIVERSAL FLY THE OTHER SIDE RESTAURANT ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY ROCKY MOUNTAIN PHARMACY COLORADO LIFE MAGAZINE WEAR ME OUT TEES, LTD. FALL RIVER VILLAGE D & K PUMPING ESTES PARK PET LODGE

The Duck Race committee and the Estes Park Museum are collecting all Duck Race related items to archive. If you would like to donate yours call Scott Thompson at (970) 586-4425.

Page 38

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program presents:

Family Night

April 20, 5:30-7:30pm

FREE for Families With Young Children (ages 0-5)

Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue

Family dinner, parent/child ac vity, followed by adult discussion; childcare provided.

Mark your calendar Thursday, April 20 Join EVICS & Parents as Teachers

“

for the Proclama on of the Month of the Young Child by Mayor Todd Jirsa

Meal provided by:

and for a con nuing journey of

Becky Bailey’s book: Managing Emo onal Mayhem Please RSVP by April 17 to: Kristen Berg, PAT Program: kberg@evics.org * 970-586-3055 Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program of Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) www.evics.org

El programa de Estes Park Padres Como Maestros presenta:

Noche de Familia 20 de abril, 5:30-7:30pm SIN COSTO para familias con niños de 0 a 5 años de edad Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue

Cena familiar, ac vidad con padres y niños, charla para los adultos Se provee cuidado para los niños durante la charla

Don’t Get Swayed by These Investment “Myths” Over time, you will run into various suggestions for investing successfully. Yet upon closer inspection, many of these ideas turn out to be “myths” – which could cause you trouble if you treat them as solid advice. Here are five of these myths, along with some reasons for ignoring them: • You can find the next “big thing.” All of us probably wish we could have “gotten in on the ground floor” of Apple or Microsoft or some other tremendously profitable company. And who knows?

There may indeed be a similar other business out there, waiting to take off.

But it’s almost impossible for anyone to identify these potential “blockbusters.”

There’s really no shortcut to investment success – you need the patience and discipline to invest for the long term, and you need to build a portfolio that’s appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance.

• Investors should always seek to “buy low and sell high.” This is actually good advice – or it would be, if were possible to consistently follow it. But how can you know when the market is “high enough” to sell or “low enough” to buy? You can’t – and neither can anyone else. Trying to time the market rarely works. A more appropriate strategy is to invest regularly and to diversify your holdings among stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles, based on your goals and risk tolerance. Diversification can help protect you against market downturns that primarily affect just one asset class.

Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

• It’s always smart to buy investments that have performed well recently. You may have read, in investment prospectuses, that “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” These words are certainly true; just because an investment

has had a good run recently, it doesn’t mean its success will continue indefinitely. You need to evaluate each investment on its own merits and on how well it fits into your overall portfolio.

• International investing is too risky. In today’s global economy, it may be more risky not to invest some of your portfolio internationally. U.S. stocks represent less than half of global stock market capitalization – so by stopping at our borders, you are depriving yourself of a world of opportunities. It’s true that foreign investments carry some special risks relating to currency fluctuations and political and economic events, but you can help contain this risk by confining your international holdings to a relatively small percentage of your portfolio. A financial professional can suggest the best ways for you to add a global element to your investments.

• You need a lot of money to make a lot of money. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a sizable amount of money to invest right away. But the world is full of people who started investing with small sums and ended up having enough money to enjoy the retirement lifestyle they had envisioned. If you’re just beginning to invest, put in as much as you can afford each month; as your income goes up, increase your investments. As an investor, time is your greatest ally.

Sticking to a consistent investment strategy can help you write your own investment tale – and you can leave the myths to the storybooks.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Derek Vinge and Jane Schoen are financial advisers with Edward Jones Investments. They can be reached by telephone at 970.586.9078 or email

Marque su calendario jueves, 20 de abril Únase con EVICS y Padres Como Maestros para la Proclamación del Mes del Niño por el alcalde Todd Jirsa y para con nuar la discusión del libro de Becky Bailey:

Easter Church Services La cena proveída por::

Managing Emo onal Mayhem (Manejando el Caos Emocional)

Por favor confirmar asistencia para el 17 de abril a: Kristen Berg, programa de Padres Como Maestros: 970-646-5840 o kberg@evics.org Padres Como Maestros (PAT) es un programa del Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) www.evics.org

Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, invites everyone to share in its Holy Week worship services.

Good Friday, April 14th at 7:00, remembering His crucifixion; and a festive Easter service on April 16th at 9:00 a.m., celebrating His victory over death.

Parish Church of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Holy Week and Easter Services and Special Events Maundy Thursday-Thursday, April 13th. 6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Agape Supper, Foot-washing and Stripping of the Altar, followed by All Night Vigil (sign-up in the Narthex).

Good Friday-Friday, April 14th 8:30 a.m.-Stations of the Cross

12:00 Noon-Good Friday Liturgy Holy SaturdaySaturday, April 15th 7:30 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter followed

by Festive Reception Easter Sunday-Sunday, April 16th 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist followed by reception and Easter Egg Hunt!

Our address is 880 MacGregor Avenue, 970-586-4504.

Summit Church-Five Gifts of the Resurrection. Join us for our Easter Celebration on Sunday, April 16 at 10 a.m. in the EP High School Auditorium.

“Christ has indeed been raised from the dead...” 1 Corinthians 15:20a.

This list was published from on-line submissions from each individual church.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Employment

The Historic Stanley Hotel, is gearing up for our busiest‐ever Summer Season, and is seeking a number of enthusias c candidates to join our outstanding team. We currently have openings in a variety of posi ons, both seasonal and year‐round.

We are seeking applicants for the following posi ons:  Banquet Set‐Up  Banquet Server  Bartender  Cocktail Server  Restaurant Host / Hostess  Restaurant Server (AM or PM)  Cooks (All Levels)  Pastry Cook  Bell Staff  Front Desk Agent  Grounds A endant / Landscaper  Housekeeping Porter  Room A endant / Housekeeper  Housekeeping Supervisor  Carpenter  HVAC Technician  Maintenance A endant  Reserva ons Agent  Dishwasher

Other posi ons, including management posi ons, are listed on our website at www.StanleyHotel.com/Employment.

We offer highly compe ve pay and great benefits, including paid vaca on and sick leave, group insurance benefits, and free lunch or dinner for each shi worked.

If you have a desire to work for the best and you can demonstrate the right background, a tude, and willingness to please people, we would like to hear from you.

You may apply by comple ng a Stanley Hotel employment applica‐ on (available in our Human Resources office or on our website at www.StanleyHotel.com/Employment), or by sending a resume.

Please e‐mail (in .pdf or .doc format ONLY, please‐‐NOT zipped), mail, or fax your resume to: Human Resources The Stanley Hotel 333 E. Wonderview Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970‐586‐4964 Email: HR@StanleyHotel.com The Stanley Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maintenance Supervisor - position is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Must Have experience supervising a team. Hourly Rate $16-00- $18.00 Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/ General Maintenance position-

is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project.

General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc.

Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Housekeeper - Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper,

duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Must have a reliable vehicle. Hourly rate $12-15 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Page 39

Employment

OFF-SEASON PAY RATE YMCA of the Rockies: Estes Park Center

18 Off-season Pay Off O Off-se Off-s OffOff-seas Off-sea Off-seaso f March Pa P Rate: R Ra Rat Rate

– May 12, 2017 March M Ma Mar 18 1 -M Ma May 1 12 12, 2 20 201 2017

Housekeeping, Food Service and Conference Setup and Service On-grounds: $9/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Over Time: $13.95/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Off-grounds: $15/hour Over Time: $22.50 Referral Bonus: Once you are employed, earn $100/week for every employee referred, who works 40 hr/week in Housekeeping, Food Service or Conference Setup and Service.

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

Marys Lake Lodge is Hiring!!!

We are looking to fill several positions: * Line Cooks * Dishwashers * Servers * Bartenders * Bussers * Banquet Servers Looking for Full Time, Part Time, and Seasonal Positions.

Apply within

NOW HIRING HOUSEKEEPER: Seasonal/Part-time Position June thru October 3 days a week Work hours: 9am to 4pm (Apprx 20 hrs a week) Will provide a firm schedule.

Reliability & dependability a must.

Join our Great Housekeeping team.

Help us maintain our great Customer Reviews For Cleanliness and Service.

Apply in person at: Deer Crest Resort 1200 Fall River Road (Hwy 34 West) Estes Park, CO 80517

Flaggers Needed On Fish Creek for the Spring & Summer. Must be 18 or older to be certified. $13 a hour. Work is seasonal and runs Monday thru Friday. Please call our office at 970-674-3450 if you are interested in applying.

Call Ken Arnold If questions & to set up an interview.

Office tele: 970-586-2324 Deer Crest is a Riverfront Resort for Adults Only 100% smoke free property.

Page 40

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Employment

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

Building & Grounds Facilities Director – Full Time Maintenance Engineer – Full Time Specialty Clinic- Cardiac Patient Service Representative – Full Time Laboratory Medical Technologist – Full Time Surgical Services Surgical RN – Full Time Surgical RN – Per Diem

Check Out Our Current Openings...

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Reservation staff needed for phone reservations, assisting guests, and completing quality assurance checks.

Requires great language, computer, and customer service skills. Own transportation is highly recommended.

Please send resume to: julien@rockymtnresorts.com or apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd.

Estes Park Medical Group Medical Assistant – FT & PRN Med/Surg Unit Coordinator- PRN Certified Nurse Aid - PRN

Home Health Care/Hospice Registered Nurse – FT & PRN

Patient Financial Services Patient Registration Specialist – Full Time ED Admitting/Registration- PRN Prospect Park Living Center Unit Coordinator – Full Time Registered Nurse- Full Time Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – Full Time Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – Full Time Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

Environmental Services Housekeeper –Part Time

Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at www.epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time, year round housekeeper needed to join our team.

Non-smoking, drug free work environment. Fill out application at lodge, 2815 Fall River Rd. Competitive compensation with fall bonus.

We are hiring for the upcoming season and looking for energetic, and hard working individuals.

Please apply online at www.smokindavesbbq.com.

The Food Courier Looking for good drivers to pick up food from our local participating restaurants and deliver orders to hungry locals and tourists. $7/hour plus tips, year round.

Must have reliable car with insurance.

Call Sarah at (970) 624-7307 for more details and/or to apply.

Looking For

Host, Bussers & Dishwashers.

Full time and part time

Apply at 225 Park Lane

• Dining services - wait staff 2 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

• Assisted Living – Registered Nurse (RN) 1 part-time position COMPETITIVE WAGE •Universal Worker – 3 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits. www.good-sam.com

BOULDER BROOK AND STREAMSIDE ARE HIRING GUEST SERVICES AGENTS – Full-time year-round – Part-time seasonal Great pay. Great environment.

Come join our team!

Posting ends 4/28/17.

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

apply at: 1260 FALL RIVER ROAD ESTES PARK, CO 80517

Send resume to: info@streamsideonfallriver.com

Join Our Team!

TELLER

Full time, year round position.

Ideal candidates will have cash handling experience, computer knowledge, the desire to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC

Calling all cooks, prep and dishwashers.

Employment

Dunraven Inn is now hiring!

Looking for :

- Dishwasher - Host - Line Cooks Apply within 2470 Colorado 66 (out by the YMCA)

EVRPD Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is now hiring for the following seasonal positions: Golf Course Grounds Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Campgrounds Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Campgrounds Guest Services (May-Oct., $9.30/hr. - $12/hr.)

Tennis Instructors and Lead Tennis Instructor (April-August, $10/hr. - $30/hr.)

Youth Sports Officials: Baseball Umpires (April-May, $10/hr. - $15/hr.), 4 Star Baseball Umpires (June-July, $15/hr. - $25/hr.)

Adult Sports Officials: Adult Softball Umpires; Men’s Open & Co-rec (May-July, $18 - $22) ~ Flexible schedules ~ Fun work environment ~ Great employee discounts and perks included All positions have flexible seasonal schedules, and are open until filled.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com, or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Apply online or email application to hr@evrpd.com. Call (970)586-8191 x3

Now hiring hard working people for all positions including dishwasher, dough maker, pizza and sandwiches maker, cleaning tables and dining area, running orders to tables, working cash register and preping for a good happy environment. Apply at 543 Big Thompson Ave. Lower Stanley Village

Part and Full-time Supervisor

Must be able to multitask, Make pizzas (or willing to learn), wash dishes, Run a cash register, have great customer service skills and be fun to work with.Must have good mobility and be able to Work in a fast pace environment.

We offer competitive pay.

Please apply in person.

Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria 6 Ski Rd Allenspark (closed Mon & Tues) 303-747-9000

Employment

Employment

~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort

Housekeeping 2 positions - year round

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln. or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

The Cleaning Lady

~ Now hiring house cleaner ~

Need own transportation, seasonal, full-time, dependable, & experienced.

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a year round full time Front Office Manager

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, including reservations software and social media marketing. A strong candidate will have experience in both management and fast-paced office environments.

Hotel/Front Desk experience a plus. Saturdays are required.

Please send a resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

Nicky’s Restaurant and Lounge is now Hiring for Spring, Summer and Year-Round positions.

Most depts. available Apply at 1350 Fall River Rd.

Please call: 970-449-2564 or 586-6477

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Call Tim at Bestway-Painting 970-518-4001.

SERVERS and HOSTESSES needed for Estes Park café Weds thru Saturday, no nights.

Year round part-time positions with increased shifts in summer season.

Email contact info to: cafe-estes@outlook.com

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS! 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.

HELP WANTED – Dependable person for part time laundry attendant. Stop by Village Laundry to pick up application or email resume’ to VillageLaundry1@gmail.com.

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.

Unpacking Assistant 8 to 10 flexible hours per week. Great second job! Must have computer skills and be able to lift heavy boxes We offer: • Very competitive wages • Attractive employee discounts • Bonus potential • A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!

Helper Needed

Full time, year round.

Valid driver’s license required.

Call 970-586-8787

Please drop off resume in person at: 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodgalleries.com

Page 41

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

4HE

Family Reservations Agent 2 to 4 years of office experience, preferably in the hospitality industry. Communicate with guests via telephone, email and in person. Coordinate bookings with Operations departments to optimize the guest experience. Work with a limited amount of supervision and be self-motivated. Work weekends, holidays, evenings and a variety of hours as required by demands of season.

Year-round, Full Benefits, $12/hour

Catering Manager Have at least three years’ experience in banqueting, catering and/or food service.

Have knowledge of special events coordination. Have excellent time management and organizational skills. Train banquet staff in proper etiquette, policies, procedures and event venue set up. Year-round, Full Benefits, $17-$19/hour

Conference Services PM Crew Leader Possess strong leadership abilities, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in ever-changing, time sensitive environment.

Ability to effectively train, supervise, encourage & motivate a diverse team. Responsible for successfully leading Team Members through meeting room/event set-ups, the servicing of conference groups during their stay, the breakdown/clean of meeting rooms, guest deliveries and maintaining the cleanliness of designated public spaces with emphasis on quality, accountability, efficiency and timeliness. Year-round, Full Benefits, $12/hour

Group Sales Representative Responsible for generating significant and measurable revenues from group and conference business at both of our conference & retreat centers using YMCA of the Rockies’s established sales systems and practices. Research, contact, and book new group business within assigned market segment. Must be able to manage top accounts assigned for given market segment, building relationships with group leaders and ensuring consistent rebookings. Year-round, Full Benefits, $16/hour.

Part-time Office Assistant Part-time (up to 28 hours/week) administrative assistant in our Buildings & Grounds department. Responsibilities include answering telephones, responding to enquiries, making and closing work orders, assisting in UPS duties, filing and other daily office tasks. $10/hour.

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

Mountain Concrete is looking for Concrete Laborers & Form Setters.

Call Scott at 970-586-3775.

#HRISTMAS 3HOPPE

NowHiring Hiring Sales Sales Positions Now Positions Health available Apply atinsurance 330 E. Elkhorn Ave. forCall full970-586-2882 time positions. or email: dianemuno@msn.com

Apply at 330 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2882 or email: dianemuno@msn.com

Estes Park United Methodist Church is seeking a part time Adult Choir Director.

Exp. with choral direction desired, music proficiency, dependability & ability to work w/others. Directs secular & sacred music. Flexible hours/schedule.

Pays up to $80 per week.

Submit resume to: EPUMC, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd, Estes Pk, CO 80517

General Manager; Chipper's lanes The GM position will work to proactively build guest relations in all aspects of Chipper’s Lanes operations. The GM will also provide direction and supervision in other aspects of operations, including food, beverage, equipment, and maintenance to facilitate efficient operations and attainment of customer service and financial goals.

If you are interested, in Joining the Chipper's Team, please email resume to chippersmarketing@gmail.com More information available on our craigslist ad.

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Year Round Positions

Full Time & Part Time:

• Housekeeping • Front Desk

Diamond Resorts International® The Historic Crags Lodge We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

Page 42

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Employment

Executive Assistant

BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

We are an environmental company who is dedicated to creating natural, healthy environments. We are currently seeking a like-minded team member to fulfill the high-level support tasks for the organization.

This position requires an exceptional level of effectiveness with communication and administrative support.

This successful team member will need to be exceptionally skilled in internal and external customer support and communication.

Proficiency in office and communication technologies is required.

Team member will need demonstrative outgoing personality; exceptional organizational skills and the ability to problem solve a wide variety of business needs.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 Location: Estes Park, Colorado Position: Year Round Apply by sending resume and interest letter to careers@biolynceus.com - no phone calls please.

Part-time Seasonal Porter and Shuttle Driver Positions Available in Estes Park Employment June - October, Up to 20 hours per week: $15/hour Note: Weekly hours and length of season vary based on business need Duties • Transport guests in passenger vans to and from trailhead locations within RMNP and beyond • Porter backpacking gear to and from remote backcountry campsites • Set and break camp for Wildland Trekking clients Position Requirements • Excellent driving record: DOT physical required • Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications • Enthusiastic approach to customer service and attention to detail • Excellent physical fitness: porter work requires carrying a full backpack over long distances • Significant backcountry experience in the Colorado Rockies a definite plus!

To Apply Send resume and cover letter outlining interests and any outdoor travel industry experience to: robin.guthrie@wildlandtrekking.com Check us out at www.wildlandtrekking.com!

Hiring for FT/PT Flexible hours Stop by to apply 1260 Manford Ave (970)-586-9282

We are hiring for the following positions:

Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk Pharmacy Technician (Rate of pay based on experience) Rates of pay from $10.00 - $14.00 per hour (Based on experience) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Employment Full-Time Sales Representative

Leading environmental company located in Estes Park is currently recruiting a passionate team member capable of high level engagement with clients. Applicants must have 5+ years of road warrior talent with an aptitude for solving science challenges. Minimum experience and education for outside sales in a related field are required for consideration.

Resume and cover letter can be sent to careers@biolynceus.com

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available:

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Guest Services/ Housekeeping Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are guaranteed through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

Murphy Hotels is looking for Full Time Housekeepers.

(Possible Housing Option) If you want to join the amazing team at Murphy's please call 970-480-2955 or come in at 1650 Big Thompson Ave.

3J Service Cleaning

House Keeping $11/Hr

Year Round & Seasonal Positions Year round positions offers vacation & sick days Now Hiring!

Our Customer Service Representatives are responsible for providing amazing customer service while selling the highest-quality candy and ice cream.

This position requires enthusiasm, efficiency, and proficiency in the English language.

Full time positions available; Seasonal and Year-Round.

Pick up an application at: 129 E. Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO 80517

Call 970-573-1770 or 970-573-2089 (Spanish) Apply at Windcliff 2220 Windcliff Dr.

Human Resources Director Seeking professional with ability to build internal partnerships, be a positive agent for change; succession planning, recruitment, retention, talent development and training, all areas of benefits and employee life cycle management, compliance. 5 years human resources experience preferred.

Controller Responsible for the accounting operations, production of periodic financial reports, budgets, mitigate risk, ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. 4-year degree or equivalent education and significant experience in Business and Accounting with extensive knowledge of Accounts Payable, Receivable, Payroll and General Ledger Administrative Services Team Member Part-time position available.

Responsible for answering, screening & directing incoming phone calls. First point of contact for our clients/families. Must be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

We have part time and on call positions available. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mcola@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

FRONT DESK Part-time Permanent position 2 days a week - No weekends Gen’l office duties, incl phones, greeting people, proficient with Publisher, Word, Xcel Prompt * Pleasant * Reliable email resume to estespark80517@gmail.com

Estes Park & Mason St., Fort Collins Locations Now Hiring:

ALL POSITIONS

Experience preferred but will train.

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

Hiring All Positions Apply at Domino’s Pizza Upper Stanley Village 437 Big Thompson Ave.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Page 43

Employment Now HiriNg For DisH & Cook & Brewery Help

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment with great benefits!

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Housekeeping (Full or Part Time / Year Round)

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

970-577-7517

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

Accountant I

Finance Dept.

Hiring Range $23.47 – $27.58 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Dept. Communication Center Hiring Range $20.39 – $23.95 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Police Officer I

Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

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

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

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

NOW HIRING Seasonal Staff to join our amazing team at Mary Jane's! Are you fun, friendly, & customer service oriented?

FT/PT positions avail through Oct. Must be able to work any hours assigned between 10am - 8:30pm, days/ evenings/ holidays. $11 - $12/hr depending on exp.

Apply at 358 E. Elkhorn or send resume to jmpholdings@msn.com

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Apr 2 - Sep 30 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Special Events Maintenance Visitor Information Assistant Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Community Service Officer Hiring rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience Positions are open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring Housekeepers and Maintenance Full or part time Must be a non-smoker

Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls

Seeking year-round, part-time employees.

Positions include: Asst for HR, Comm. &Devel.; Reservationist & Activity Coordinator; Housekeepers.

Hourly rate + vacation.

Meals provided.

Shared staff housing.

Send resume to: info@highlandscamp.org or apply online at www.highlandacamp.org

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Homes

Trucks

House For Rent June 1st, 2 bdrm/2 bath, In town location, washer/dryer hookups, N/S, N/P, 1 Year lease, $1,650 plus deposit, Credit check required. 970-5863827

Apartments 2 bdrm., 1 ba., unit in 4plex near hospital, NS/NP, 1 yr. lease. $900/mth..

OPEN HOUSE 4/15 noon3:30. Call Nate 970-6828552.”

Commercial Rentals small office, 120sf, $125/mo plus utilities.

1160 Woodstock, 970-2904527 suite “A” at signature square, 351 Moraine Avenue 2,118 sq ft prime office suite Reception, Four Offices Storage Rooms, Filing Beautifully-Appointed Rest Room On-Site Parking 970-586-8846

Business Related

1977 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy. 400 cu.in. C6 Automatic Transmission 970 214-5269

Wants To Rent Senior female wants bedroom in private home in Estes Park will pay rent or share expenses. Pam at 503 560-5433.

Serene Home Spaces Professional Organizing, Re Design, Estate Sales.

Experience and Reference.

719-459-1279

Pet Care

SERVICES Cleaning Cleaning lady Available at $15/hr, For 2 to 4 hr cleaning sessions weekly, twice monthly or monthly. All supplies included. Have worked 12 years in Estes.

Excellent references.

577-7059

Home Repair/Service

Professional Pet Sitter, providing daily walks or vacation pet sitting. Experienced with medical needs and senior pets. Bonded, insured; Pet First Aid instructor. Renee, 970-232-6231

Other-Misc

Short Term Weekly Rentals thru May Motel Room $225/week Microwave, Mini-Fridge Cable & Internet Call Todd 970-586-8141

SERVICES

HolMes log works 970-586-9168 log and Metal railing, Deck Additions, log Benches, gates, Mantels & Accents www.lograils.com

Call susan “Jackson of All Trades” at 970-227-9842 for spring clean-up, gardening, pruning and tree fencing, painting and deck refinishing.

HOUSEHOLD Furniture Bedroom Set, California King 4 PC with Vera Wang Mattress, in great condition $1,000.00 (970) 586-3827 leave message

Page 44

Friday, April 14, 2017

ANIMALS/PETS Free furn. in good condition available at end of month. Queen bed w/ frame. Sofa. Kitchen table and four chairs.Two lazy boy chairs.Two bar stools.TV stand. Must pick up and must take everything. Text at 970-3013274.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

SALES ANIMALS/PETS

SALES

For Sale

Garage Sales

For sale, 15 yr. old trail horse. Quarter horse/thoroughbred mix.

Very steady lead trail horse. 16.5 hands. $2300 to include ranch saddle, pad, rope halter and bridle.

In Estes Call 970-297Natuzzi navy blue leather 8039. couch . $40.00 .

208-867-0773

SERVICES

! Huge Garage Sale !

4/14 & 4/15 502 Driftwood Ave. 8 AM - 3 PM

Garage sale.

Name your own price.

452 Columbine Ave. Saturday 15th of March. 9-11 a.m.

Estate Sales esTATe/gArAge sAle; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

"5),$%2

3ERVICE $IRECTORY 0ROFESSIONAL "USINESS

ACUPUNCTURE

APPLIANCE REPAIR

ESTESPARKNEWS COM ATTORNEYS

ARCHITECTURE ACCOUNTING

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

TH I W

 EET  M E CPA O  T AY QU  W  UNI G IN TLY ESH TINC R F IS E A R A D

s

...

...

E ...

V HA 5:01 PM

e th

A P C A t r P I ma AN ...

970-667-1070Â Â Â Â Â MUELLER-CPA.COMÂ

100%Â CERTIFIEDÂ PALEÂ ACCOUNTANTÂ /Â VOL.Â

970-586-3913 thomas@twbeckarchitects.com

ART FRAMING

BEAUTY SALON

Page 44

Friday, April 14, 2017

ANIMALS/PETS Free furn. in good condition available at end of month. Queen bed w/ frame. Sofa. Kitchen table and four chairs.Two lazy boy chairs.Two bar stools.TV stand. Must pick up and must take everything. Text at 970-3013274.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

SALES ANIMALS/PETS

SALES

For Sale

Garage Sales

For Sale, 15 yr. old trail horse. Quarter horse/thoroughbred mix.

Very steady lead trail horse. 16.5 hands. $2300 to include ranch saddle, pad, rope halter and bridle.

In Estes Call 970-297Natuzzi navy blue leather 8039. couch . $40.00 .

208-867-0773

SERVICES

! Huge Garage Sale !

4/14 & 4/15 502 Driftwood Ave. 8 AM - 3 PM

Garage sale.

Name your own price.

452 Columbine Ave. Saturday 15th of March. 9-11 a.m.

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

"5),$%2

3ERVICE $IRECTORY 0ROFESSIONAL "USINESS

ACUPUNCTURE

APPLIANCE REPAIR

ESTESPARKNEWS COM ATTORNEYS

ARCHITECTURE ACCOUNTING

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

TH I W

 EET  M E CPA O  T AY QU  W  UNI G IN TLY ESH TINC R F IS E A R A D

s

...

...

E ...

V HA 5:01 PM

e th

A P C A t r P I ma AN ...

970-667-1070Â Â Â Â Â MUELLER-CPA.COMÂ

100%Â CERTIFIEDÂ PALEÂ ACCOUNTANTÂ /Â VOL.Â

970-586-3913 thomas@twbeckarchitects.com

ART FRAMING

BEAUTY SALON

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

"5),$%2

0ROFESSIONAL 3ERVICE $IRECTORY "USINESS

CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SERVICES CONT.

Page 45

ESTESPARKNEWS COM FLOORING

Window Coverings & Draperies Counter Tops â&#x20AC;¢ Flooring â&#x20AC;¢ Professional Interior Design

431 B.West Elkhorn ~ 970-577-7755

Mon-Fri 9am - 5 pm Saturday by appointment www.designestes.com

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

COUNSELING SERVICES

2OBERT ,EWIS -3

-!22)!'% &!-),9 #/5.3%,/2

.EW (ORIZONS &AMILY 3ERVICES

0HONE

! COMMUNITY SERVICE OF THE %STES 0ARK #HURCH OF #HRIST

EMAIL ESTESPARKCOFC MSN COM WWW ESTESPARKCHURCHOFCHRIST COM

&ISH #REEK 2OAD %STES 0ARK #/

ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SERVICES

EYE CARE

EYE WEAR/GLASSES

#LICK !ND 3AVE 7E VE 'OT &ANTASTIC $EALS /N #LASSIFIED !DS /NLY /N ,INE !T WWW %STES0ARK.EWS COM #LICK /N h#LASSIFIEDSv

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Page 46

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

"5),$%2

3ERVICE $IRECTORY 0ROFESSIONAL "USINESS

GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONT.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ESTESPARKNEWS COM PAINTING

720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build â&#x20AC;¢ EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS â&#x20AC;¢ INTERIOR TRIM â&#x20AC;¢ STRUCTURAL FRAMING â&#x20AC;¢ COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS â&#x20AC;¢ WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

â&#x20AC;¢ Residential/Commercial â&#x20AC;¢ Log Homes/Decks â&#x20AC;¢ Free Estimates â&#x20AC;¢ 4 Year Warranty

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

â&#x20AC;¢ Interior/Exterior â&#x20AC;¢ Power Washing â&#x20AC;¢ Local References â&#x20AC;¢ Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner â&#x20AC;¢ 970-518-4001â&#x20AC;¢ 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com â&#x20AC;¢ www.bestway-painting.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

3-!,, (!5, (ANDYMAN 3ERVICES #/.3)$%2 )4 $/.%

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

#!,, $!6% n

7E VE 'OT &ANTASTIC $EALS /N #LASSIFIED !DS /NLY /N ,INE !T WWW %STES0ARK.EWS COM #LICK /N h#LASSIFIEDSv HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL PHOTOGRAPH PRINTING

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

"5),$%2

3ERVICE $IRECTORY 0ROFESSIONAL "USINESS

PRINTING

ROOFING

Page 47

ESTESPARKNEWS COM

STORAGE UNITS

PLUMBING

SEALCOATING TREE SERVICE

POWER GENERATION SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services REAL ESTATE

A Watchful Eye While Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed â&#x20AC;¢ Bonded â&#x20AC;¢ Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

OILS, HERBS, TEAS, GIFTS

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SHARPENING / SERVICE

ESTESPARKNEWS COM 3TAY #ONNECTED

WINDOW CLEANING

Page 48

Friday, April 14, 2017

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com

970-586-3333 www.FirstColoradoRealty.com Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570

Judy Nystrom Broker/Assoc. 303-506-5466

Ellen Benes Marketing Coordinator

Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Brad Barnett Broker/Assoc. 970-212-6780

Kim Sandell Client Liaison

Jeremy Collinet Broker/Assoc. 970-302-1850

Lori Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-232-5511

Julia Daley Broker/Assoc. 720-937-0806

Jack Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-231-732706

Sue Magnuson Broker/Assoc. 970-214-0319

Tom Thomas Broker/Assoc. 970-481-3619

Quiet and Private!

Welcome Home to Kiowa Ridge

Extraordinarily open 3,075 sf floor plan expands the large views from upstairs "main" floor with access to large deck. The remodeled kitchen is front & center to mountain/valley views. 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom. MBR on entry level has sauna, full bath. Hardwood floors, stucco exterior, oversize garage, and blacktop drive on 4+ acres. $798,000 www.510LittleBear.visutour.com

Under construction, 3 bedroom/3 bath custom designed, premium home ready to contract now. 1.2 acre site with panoramic views. Bordering Open Space and overlooking the meadow and pond frequented by wildlife, the home will be beautifully tucked against the rock formation, affording good privacy and easy, paved access with all city utilities. 1-level living featuring high-end finishes. $749,000 Lot 6, Lakota Court

    

Choose Your Finishes!

To-be-built 3 bedroom/3 bath Main level master Open floor great room Deck to enjoy the views Contract now & choose the finishes! $569,000 1145 Fish Creek Road

Private But Close to Town     

Premier building site 1.37 acres above Estes Park City utilities 270 degree views View Lumpy Ridge & The Stanley $299,000 335 Parkview Lane

Premier Grey Fox Estates

2.27 Acres Mountain setting w/city utilities Light & sunny location Beautiful and individual building sites $240,000 Lot 8 Shadow Mountain Court

   

    

Choose Your Finishes!

3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Main Level Living w/Spacious Great Rm Minutes to RMNP & Downtown Estes Hardwood Floors & Stone Countertops Stainless Appliances $695,000 Lot 7 Ypsilon Circle

Excellent Investment Opportunity     

Great Location just off Hwy 34 Fully Leased Commercial Building 2 Residential Condos/ 1 Office Space 2 Commercial Tenants 4 Garage Bays & Lots of Storage $1,195,000 541 Lone Pine Drive

Commercial Lot in Estes Park     

.27 Acre lot Private cul de sac Approved development plan Easy access off Hwy 7 Great views of Lumpy Ridge $97,000 Saint Vrain Lane

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

    

New Construction

3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms Main level living w/spacious great room Minutes to RMNP & downtown Estes Park Hardwood flooring & stone countertops

Stainless appliances

$595,000 Lot 10 Ypsilon Circle R

iv

er

Fr on

t

Gorgeous Riverfront Property

    

Views of snow-capped mountains Building sites on river or road Existing well or city water nearby Could be split into 2 lots E-estate zoning $495,000 2.5 Acres/Fall River Road