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April 17, 2015

Bears Are Coming Out Of Hibernation Time To Be Bear Aware See Page 5

The bears are now emerging from hibernation and they are extremely hungry. While its early in the season, we want to make sure these opportunistic animals do not turn to some “easy fixes� when searching for food. See page 11 for more details. Photo by Jim and Juaniece Ward

Duck Committee Thanks Major Sponsors This year's Estes Park Rotary Duck Race is being supported by 42 major sponsors who were invited for a photo with their corporate ducks on Wednesday. Major sponsors contribute $500 in cash or in-kind services to the Duck Race.

"Our generous sponsors make our major prizes possible, as well as graphic design services, advertising and editorial space, and other critical support services, all of which promote the race," said Big Duck Ken TeSelle. The Duck Race is May 2, go to epduckrace.org to adopt your duck today!

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Downtown Floodplain Status Presentation Takes Place April 28 Downtown Business Partners meeting open to all The Town of Estes Park and the Downtown Business Partners (DBP) invite all community members to attend a special presentation on downtown floodplain status by Town of Estes Park Floodplain Manager Will Birchfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. All downtown property and business owners are encouraged to attend -DBP membership is not required. The meeting will be streamed live at www.estes.org/videos and available for viewing later, as well.

The discussion will focus on the current floodplain status of the downtown Estes Park area, including a forthcoming Flood Insurance Study and associated Flood Insurance Rate Maps that, without mitigation, may designate significant portions of the downtown area as a Special Flood Hazard Area. Shelley Doggett with Insurance Associates will provide information concerning the possible impacts of flood insurance policies on downtown property and business owners. Town Environmental Planner Tina Kurtz will give a brief update on flood mitigation grant applications applicable to the downtown area.

If time allows, flood-proofing measures will be discussed.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at planning@estes.org or 970-5773721 or DBP Chair Amy Hamrick at amy@kindcoffee.com. To receive Town news and/or meetings agendas by email, please visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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A Salute To Estes Park Police Emergency Communications Center Staff 2015 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week By: Police Chief Wes Kufeld

When you're in the Estes Valley area or Rocky Mountain National Park and you call 9-1-1, your call will be answered by the Estes Park Police Emergency Communications Center. They're the first people you call in an emergency. This week -- National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week -we're recognizing Estes Park's 9-1-1 dispatchers. A few facts about the Estes Park Police Emergency Communications Center: The center handled over 46,000 phone calls in 2014.

Of that total, 4,800 were 9-1-1 calls.

The center is one of the first with the technology to accept Text-to-911 calls.

This is helpful for the hearing and speech impaired, in situations where making a voice call could be dangerous, or if a voice call cannot be transmitted while in a wilderness area or during disasters where phone systems can be overloaded.

There were 2,355 total emergency service calls dispatched to Estes Park Medical Center Ambulance Service, Estes Valley Fire Protection District and the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department.

The center created 17,880 calls for service for law enforcement.

Taking thousands of phone calls annu-

ally including lost or injured hikers, search and rescue calls, medical emergencies, law enforcement emergencies, fires, floods, and all other types of incidents, both emergency and non-emergency, requires a specialized skill-set and the ability to handle the unique stresses of being a 9-1-1 dispatcher.

These unsung heroes not only answer the phones during critical moments, they also give out vital information to law enforcement agencies and emergency crews -- when seconds count. To be a 9-1-1 dispatcher, someone must have the right personality, be able to stand firm in a crisis, and not fall apart with the person on the other end of the phone -- even when they wish they could help take all of their pain away. Having local dispatchers who know this area so well proves to be extremely beneficial. And, the fact that they have great working relationships with our partner agencies and our community as a whole helps to save many lives each year.

We are so fortunate to have a full-service 9-1-1 center in Estes Park to work with Police, Fire and Ambulance. We thank our dispatchers - and all emergency dispatchers nationwide -- for their dedication and commitment to this profession. They truly are the FIRST, First Responders!

Flood Damage Repairs On Community Drive The Town of Estes Park and contractor Osmun, Inc. began flood damage repairs on Community Drive between U.S. 36 and Manford Avenue last Saturday, April 11. Construction now requires traffic control and periodic lane closures. Full closures are expected to occur April 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, weather permitting. Pedestrians and motorists should watch construction signage

for detour and closure information.

Project completion is anticipated by the beginning of May, weather permitting.

This schedule is subject to change; please watch for updates on this and other flood damage repair projects at www.estes.org/floodrepairs.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

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In our previous column we looked at some historic events from the beginning of this month. In this column the years will change, but everything’s April. How’s that for causing confusion! Today we’ll look at items from April’s second half.

Well, almost the second half because we ought to begin with . . .

April 15 – In 1755 the great English lexicographer Samuel Johnson, after nine years of labor completed his massive dictionary of the English language.

Whewww! Well, it isn’t quite Johnson’s, but the dictionary in my home study is all of 1692 pages. It contains many words, especially proper nouns that Johnson never imagined. But, compiling everything of his day considered important the man deserves his immortality!

April 16 – Still with the British. (Well, we speak the same language . . . sorta!)

One of the more colorful figures in British history – and there probably isn’t much else we can say about him – was Charles Edward Stuart. “Who??” you ask.

Well, he is more colorfully referred to as Bonnie Prince Charley. He may have been more pensive than bonnie on this date in 1746, however, as he rode to battle on Culloden Moor in Scotland, doubtless imagining he soon might be wearing the English crown. If you have access to a British history book you may read that the English army that day was under the command of the Duke of Cumberland. The duke had other ideas about the battle about to take place. Before day’s end a not so bonnie Prince Charley fled the field of battle, and was to be rather infrequently referred to thereafter.

April 17 – For this date we have Benjamin Franklin Butler, a native of New Hampshire who early in the Civil War was appointed brigadier general of Massachusetts Volunteers. He held this post for all of ten days before being in quick succession commander of the Department of Annapolis, major general of U.S. Volunteers, commander of the Department of Virginia, and commander of the Department of New England – all in 1861. His career went on through and beyond the Civil War, and would include five terms in Congress and one as governor. At least four biographies have been written about the man.

April 18 – On this historic date in 1775 Paul Revere rode from Charlestown just north of Boston to Lexington in the Massachusetts colony to spread the word(s) “The British are coming, the British are coming.” And so, on . . .

April 19 – . . . the British came. A new nation was being born. In the immediate end the results may not have been to Britain’s liking. Now, 239 years later, even the phrase “separated by a common lan-

guage” has little meaning. More than language unites the English-speaking world. When one considers the Scandinavian countries interacting with one another while each still has its own language, even the term “English speaking” has its obvious limitations. (One might even wonder out loud that the world would be a duller place if only the English language, or any single language, were spoken and heard.)

April 20 – The printed word also exerts an impact – even in translation. On this date in 1912 the author of what some consider a rather unique work died. He was Bram Stoeker, who was the creator and author of Count Dracula. He passed away at his home in London.

April 21 – For this date we retrace our steps (and more) all the way to the England of 1509. King Henry VII died, and to the English throne came . . . as one might expect – one of that nation’s most famous kings – Henry VIII. (I wish I could recall who played that role in the movies.) And if I correctly remember studying British history, I thought Henry the Seventh was the more impressive of the two.

April 22 – 1838 – The British ship Sirius arrived at its New York port after crossing the Atlantic in just eighteen days. A matter of limited importance? Hardly!

For the Sirius was the first STEAMship to cross the ocean.

April 23 – We retrace our steps all the way to 1616. A noted English playwright and poet passed away on this date at age fifty-two. Too short a life? Ah yes! But just think of all that William Shakespeare left us from those 52 years.

April 24 – 1858 – It hadn’t worked the first time it was to be hanged at London’s Westminster Palace. Hanged? Hung?

Take your pick. But this time the world’s largest bell – Big Ben – was ready to take its place in British history. That was over a century and a half ago!!! How’s your wristwatch working?

April 25 – Starting in 1914 when during the night of August 4th German troops crossed the border into Belgium, what we now label World War One truly became one of world proportions. On this date in 1915 British troops from Australia and New Zealand, half way around the globe, were placed into battle against Turkish positions at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. Yes, it was a “world” war.

Seems we didn’t learn much from World War One. Had to go fight a second one. Seems there’s always fighting somewhere. If we forget, the newspapers and the TV news remind us. ‘Nuff for April.

See you in May. Maybe there’ll be Peace somewhere – you name it –by then.

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Water Rates Adoption Hearing Takes Place April 28; Customer Participation Encouraged At its April 28 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board is expected to hear a final overview of recommended rate increases for the Town of Estes Park’s water utility prior to adopting new rates that will be implemented over the next three years. This is expected to be the board’s third and final meeting on the proposed new rates. Customer comments on proposed rates are encouraged at the April 28 meeting at 7 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall. Comments may also be submitted to the Town Clerk’s office at townclerk@estes.org or P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517. Rate study information and proposed rates are available at www.estes.org/ratestudy, at the Utilities Department in Town Hall and at the Estes Valley Library.

The Town’s consultant has recommended an approach to rate increases that would mean different types of customer classes (residential, commercial, etc.) pay rates that more accurately reflect the cost of providing their services. Residential bills will see a relatively smaller increase than commercial customers, since commercial rates have not previously balanced with the cost of providing that service. And, base charges for making service available last at all times would be weighted based on meter sizes. Base charges allow the Town to make water service available to all customers at all times, whether they use water every day of the year or one day of the year. How a customer’s water bill changes depends on the final rates adopted by the Town Board. Customers are encouraged to review the proposed rates and deter-

mine how the rates will affect their future bills and overall expenses. To understand how the changes could affect specific property’s water bills, call Utility Billing at 970-586-5331. Tentatively, new rates could go into effect for water used in June and appear on July bills.

To ensure continued high-quality utility services and plan for future upgrades through capital improvement projects, the Town of Estes Park periodically reviews the cost of providing services as well as projected revenue – the rates paid by customers. The Town’s public water utility is a cost-based entity that relies solely on user fees to operate. Costs and revenues must be balanced in order to maintain operations and keep utilities in line with ever-increasing federal standards. The Town’s Water Division is capable of serving Estes Park on the busiest day of summer. Yet like water utilities across the U.S., it is facing rising operational costs, aging infrastructure and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

The last time a water rate study was conducted, the Town opted to keep rates lower than recommended by the study in order to assist residents and businesses through the national economic downturn. Therefore, the Town has not completed a large capital project since replacing 600 feet of water main under Virginia Avenue in 2012. Funding capital infrastructure projects requires multiple years of savings, and postponement means they will cost more in the future. The following water system improvements are needed: 1. Establishment of secondary water sources for the Town’s two water treatment plants to ensure water treatment plants are not shut

Larimer County Emergency Preparedness Guide Online In English & Spanish Languages Larimer County emergency management agencies released the countywide Emergency preparedness Guide last fall to provide updated information to the public regarding existing hazards, seasonal considerations, and basic preparedness activities. This guide is now available online in both English and Spanish to ensure we reach the majority of Larimer County residents. Please go to: www.larimer.org/emergency to locate the guide. Print versions in both languages are also available upon request. For additional information or questions, please contact Lori Hodges at (970) 498-7147. ¡La Guía de Preparación para Emergencias del Condado Larimer ya está disponible en Español!

En el otoño pasado, las agencias para el

manejo de emergencias en Larimer, lanzaron la Guia de Preparación para Emergencias en todo el Condado; con el fin de proporcionar al público informacion actualizada sobre riesgos existentes, situaciones en cada temporada, y accionesbásicas de preparación. Esta guía se encuentra disponible en Inglés y en Español para permitir que todos los habitantes del Condado Larimer puedan accesar a éstas facilmente en línea. Por favor visite el sitio: www.larimer.org/emergency para abrir las guías. Versiones impresas en ambos idiomas también se encuentran disponibles y pueden solicitarse con anticipación. Para información adicional u otras preguntas, por favor comuníquese con Jason Marks al (970) 498-7113.

Celebrate Earth Day With The Community Garden Board Come and celebrate Earth Day with the Estes Valley Community Garden Board members. It will be held at the Estes Park Resort, 1700 Big Thompson Ave. on April 22nd from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Not only will you be able to learn about the upcoming plans for the Community Garden, visit with friends and neighbors, but listen to great, old-time folk tunes by the Moun-

tain Music Makers. The nine-member group consists of a hammered dulcimer, guitars, fiddles, a banjo, a folk harp, a keyboard, and singers. They are under the leadership of a new member in the community, Dennis Neff. This free event will include hors d’oeuvres, tea, coffee, and a cash bar. You can RSVP by Monday, April 20th to Barbara MacAlpine (970-342-4668) or Connie Dedon (970586-4078).

down due to problems with source water.

2. The Town’s system has grown and inherited older, private water distribution systems such as the one serving Carriage Hills. In 2014 the water crew repaired 27 leaks throughout the system, most caused by older pipes resting on shifting granite in acidic soil.

Approximately 50 miles of the Town’s pipes need to be replaced to meet today’s standards.

This costs $500,000 to $1 million per mile depending on blasting, excavation and road replacement costs.

3. The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations have a direct influence on the operations and maintenance of distribution system and treatment facilities. For example, to meet the Surface Water Treatment Rules the Town uses enhanced treatment methods, which increase operating costs. Past rate increases funded the $8.25 million upgrade at Marys Lake Water Treatment Facility for membrane filtration in order to prepare for more stringent standards in the future.

For more information on the water rate study, please contact the Utilities Department at 970-577-3627 or visit www.estes.org/ratestudy. To understand how the changes could affect specific property’s water bills, call Utility Billing at 970-586-5331. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org.

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

League Of Women Voters Meeting April 22 “A Special Study on Non-resident Voting Rights” will be the topic on the Wednesday, April 22, 2015 meeting of the League of Women Voters of Estes Park. The meeting will be held from 10 until noon in the Hondius Room of the Library. This study was begun when many people who consider themselves residents of Estes Park were ineligible to vote due to their residence outside the Town limits. The issues voted on included if the Town could raise the sales tax or could the Town investigate options for high-speed internet. The LWVEP studied the issues involved and will be reporting the results. The public is invited to attend this meeting.

Human Trafficking will be the program of a special community discussion to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room, 170 MacGregor Avenue. The League of Women Voters of Estes Park invites the community to attend this important event.

A panel will include: Kimberly Love of Shared Hope International; Carole Steele of Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking; John Feyen of the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office; Mary Mesropian of Estes Valley Victim Advocates; Paula Fardulis of Kairos Youth and Family Services, Amy’s House.

This will also be streamed “live” on the town website and recorded and available at the Estes Valley Library.

The LWVEP & Community Recycling Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on April 28, 2015 in the Hix Room of the US Bank. The speaker will be Ron Norris whose topic will be “What is That Plastic and Why Do I Care.” The public is invited to attend this meeting.

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Protection Of High Value Trees & Hazard Mitigation Projects Continue At RMNP Bark beetles continue to be active in conifer trees within Rocky Mountain National Park. The park’s priorities for mitigation of the effects of beetles are focused on removing hazard trees and hazard fuels related to the protection of life and property. For several years, Rocky Mountain National Park has had a proactive bark beetle management program. In recent years, bark beetles have been considered at outbreak levels throughout the park. In 2015, the park will continue its mitigation efforts, including applying insecticide, removing hazard trees, prescribed burns, utilizing an air curtain burner, pheromone treatments and implementing temporary closures in a variety of park locations.

Starting in mid-April and ending by Memorial Day weekend, the park is planning to apply a Carbaryl based insecticide to up to 2,750 high-value trees to protect them from bark beetles. Treatment will occur in the following developed areas of the park: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and Headquarters, Moraine Park Discovery Center, Aspenglen Campground, Moraine Park Campground, Bighorn Ranger Station, McGraw Ranch, and the east side park service housing areas.

Last year, more than 6,000 trees were treated and nearly all of these trees were protected from attack by bark beetles.

Treatment sites have been reduced on the east side of the park as infestation rates decrease in forests adjacent to high value trees. Insecticide will be applied from the

ground and sprayed onto individual trees to repel beetle attacks. Temporary closures to the public and employees will be in effect during spraying operations.

The park is also treating up to 300 high value limber pine trees with verbenone pheromone packets to minimize infestation from bark beetles. Limber pine trees in the park are currently at risk of mountain pine beetle infestation and infection from white pine blister rust, a lethal nonnative invasive disease. Research is being conducted to identify if any limber pine trees within the park are resistant to white pine blister rust.

Park staff will conduct hazard tree mitigation through tree removal throughout the year. Small scale selective hazard tree removals should be anticipated at trailheads, parking areas, picnic areas, roadside pullouts, road corridors, campgrounds, ranger stations, stables, and visitor centers. Temporary site closures may occur at smaller sites to facilitate safe and efficient operations. More detailed information will be provided on upcoming tree removal projects along Trail Ridge Road. Material disposal will involve piles for future burning and consolidation at designated sites for future use including firewood collection permits. More information on wood utilization will be available in late summer.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please contact the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

Earth Day Celebration At Rocky Mountain National Park April 25 Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park - an even more special day this year due to the park’s 100th birthday! A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 25, at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Earth Day is a great way the world can unite around the importance of environmental service.

There is no better place to celebrate than your national park!

Join in the Earth Day fun at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 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 information on a variety of Earth Day topics.

Additional activities follow: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Biodiversity Olympics (family-friendly activities to get moving) 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Volunteer Trash

pick-up (Meet at the visitor center at 10:45, dress for the weather, equipment is provided) 10:30 a.m. Bear Necessities Program 1:00 p.m. Nature Walk 2:00 p.m. Skins and Skulls Program Park greenhouse tours will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by for a tour and see young plants springing to life.

A map with directions to the greenhouse will be available at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

This also marks the celebration of National Junior Ranger Day so pick up a special Earth Day Scavenger Hunt activity sheet. Junior Ranger Activity Books are always free and available at all park visitor centers.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206 or visit www.nps.gov/romo

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FREE WEEKEND IN Rocky Mountain National Park

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per vehicle, good for seven consecutive days).

Rocky Mountain National Park offers guests free entrance to the park this weekend, April 18 Come hike in Rocky Mountain National Park - 19 as part of the The National Park Service get outdoors and enjoy the scenery! The Park is Fee Free Days this year. (Entrance fees for open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Rocky Mountain National Park are normally $20 For park information call 970-586-1206.

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

Google offers a comprehensive package of analytics tools offered for free, but leveraging these tools for your business can be intimidating and overwhelming. Google Analytics shows you the full customer picture across ads and videos, websites and social tools, tablets and smartphones. That makes it easier to serve your current customers and win new ones.

In this workshop, Reu Smith will

cover how to use Google Analytics to: • Read and set up analytics reports • Evaluate the information you read in the report • Change your site to see improvements in your ranking • Gain insider tips, tricks, and practices To take full advantage of all this workshop has to offer, please sign up for a free Google Analytics account at www.google.com/analytics. Come learn from a pro how to harness the powerful tools available to get your search results to where they should be, #1!

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

Monday Meeting To Present First Step In Economic Sustainability Plan The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation will hold a public meeting as the next step in its economic diversity and long-term resiliency planning process. The meeting will be held Monday, April 20 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Town Hall Board Room.

Avalanche Consulting will present key findings from the Market Assessment phase of the Estes Valley Economic Development Strategy, including an evaluation of Estes Valley's economy and the results of the community survey. 795 people completed the community survey, including many small business owners.

Numerous residents have recognized the need for an economic strategy appropriate for our community. Residents are invited to attend the presentation and share their ideas on the future of Estes Valley's economy with the consulting team.

The Estes Park EDC formed in August

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

April 5 At 12:27 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1451 Axminster Lane for a CO detector activation.

At 8:48 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

April 7 At 2:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to

of 2013. It exists to build a stronger and more broadly-based economy and tax base; to advise and assist existing local businesses to reach their full economic potential; and to attract new businesses that create primary jobs and new employment opportunities. The organization exists to promote economic vitality that is compatible with our community.

Estes Park EDC and the Town of Estes Park retained Avalanche Consulting through a flood recovery grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Avalanche Consulting specializes in economic development strategy and research. The firm is deeply driven to make a positive impact and seeks clients who are equally inspired to energize their communities’ economies. For more information please visit: www.AvalancheConsulting.com

assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:05 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 101 South Saint Vrain Avenue for an alarm activation.

April 8 At 5:07 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1065 Lexington Lane for an odor of smoke.

April 10 At 7:05 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 East Wonderview Avenue for a motor vehicle accident.

April 11 At 7:15 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

The Town of Estes Park welcomes residents and businesses to attend the second annual Visitor Services Open House on Thursday, April 30 at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave.

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Important Estes Valley Community Recreation Center Meeting & Update The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, and Friends of the Estes Valley Community Recreation Center, are hosting a community engagement and update meeting for the Estes Valley Community Recreation Center project. The meeting is set for Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m., and will be at the Estes Park Events Complex at Stanley Fairgrounds.

This meeting will include an update on the overall status of the Estes Valley Community Recreation Center project including the planning/design process, funding status, and project schedule.

Citizen involvement is a key element of the community center project and opportunities for community engagement will be discussed at the meeting. The following work committees have been formed to support the effort: • Community Center Research – perform research on existing community centers • Newspaper Articles – Frequently Asked Questions

• Testimonials – recruit testimonials from individuals and businesses in support • Economic Development – economic impact research related to project • Larimer County Support - expand program, service and funding support in greater Larimer County for project • Grant Support Letters – assist in recruiting/writing grant support letters • Childcare – research the need for expanded childcare services • Speakers Bureau – present EVCRC information to local groups about the project Each committee has different goals and requirements for the type of volunteer work needed, the duration of the volunteer commitment, and how often the committee will meet.

We hope that you take time out of your busy schedules to join us in supporting the Estes Valley Community Recreation Center project. We appreciate your support and we need your involvement!

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

On April 8 at 10:24 p.m. police were called to a verbal disturbance at 159 Stanley Circle Drive. Upon arrival, police arrested an 18 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with third degree assault and domestic violence against a 23 year old male victim. She was later transported to Larimer

County Detention Center.

On April 10 at 7:04 p.m. police were called to 333 E. Wonderview on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival police arrested a 29 year old female from Fort Collins, CO and charged her with DUI, DUI per se, careless driving and driving under a suspended license. She had a BrAC of .107 and she was later released to a responsible person.

Free Car Seat Check-Up At Estes Valley Fire Protection Dist. Station Free Car Seat Check-Up Event at Estes Valley Fire Protection District Tuesday, April 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

During this event child care-givers will be instructed by nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on how to properly secure your child in the seats. Also, attendees will have the opportunity to ask the technicians questions on how to properly install the seats

and place the children safety in them.

According to the latest statistics three out of four car seats are either installed or used incorrectly. Please bring your car, your car seat(s), and your kids to the EVFPD fire station at 901 North Saint Vrain Ave. For more information, contact Janet Werst at 970-213-0606.

Spring Clean Up April 25- Save The Date!

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

Again this year we have collaborative sponsorship with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, the Town of Estes Park, the Rotary Club of Estes Park, and Atlas Disposal.

The organized cleanup will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All groups and volunteers are asked

to meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitors Center (across from McDonald’s) for instructions, directions, and distribution of cleanup bags.

Gloves, long sleeved shirts, long pants, sun protection, and adequate footwear are recommended.

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

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

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Trustees Vote To Continue Loop

On Wednesday, April 15th, at the new Estes Park Events Center, hundreds of concerned citizens, came to express their views, or listen, regarding the proposed Loop idea. Estes Park Town Trustees were voting whether to move forward with the project’s environmental assessment, called the NEPA process, to evaluate both the one-way couplet or no action. e Loop proposal is one of many options considered to reduce the traffic congestion in downtown Estes Park during the busy summer months. e Loop would change the flow of downtown traffic from two-way, to one-way in a looping fashion.

All who attended the meeting agreed that the lack of parking is the most important issue to resolve, but the Loop idea is one that could be considered, and would be paid for by federal government grants.

On the agenda Wednesday, Town Trustees were to vote to proceed by continuing the assessment of this Loop project, or to vote no, to halt the analysis and cancel the contract and move on to other cosiderations, losing the 13 million dollars in federal grant money. ere has been a growing number of people who have voiced their opposition to the Loop proposal. Many think that businesses

downtown will suffer as people will be bypassed through town, not stopping to shop or dine. ose who spoke in support of the Yes vote encouraged the Town Board to continue with the process so that they could have complete analysis and all the facts before making a final decision.

Both those for and against were given the opportunity to speak unrestricted in front of the Mayor, Town Board and this exceptionally large, energized crowd. ere was much emotion expressed and it was good to hear all of the ideas and views. e meeting went late into the night and at 11:30 p.m., the trustees were asked by Mayor Bill Pinkham to cast their vote on whether to continue to evaluate the Loop proposal or not. e Board voted 4-2 to proceed with looking into the Loop project. e next step is to complete the environmental impact and economic impact studies. Aer this study is done, the Town Board will again allow for more public input near the end of the summer. Based on the results of the analysis, and the input from the community, the town board will select between the one-way couplet or doing nothing.

For more information go to: http://downtownestesloop.com

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

We are having lots of fun with our “Watch For Squatch” contest!

Thanks to our good friends at Poppy's Pizza and Grill and The Taffy Shop for hosting this with us. This contest is like a scavenger hunt.

The prize? An EP News t-shirt complete with a giant Squatch on the back, a certificate good for a scrumptious Squatch footprint pizza from Poppy's and a box of "Squatch Duds" (delicious, fresh, chocolate saltwater taffy!) from The Taffy Shop!

We’ll be launching our next “Watch for Squatch” this weekend on our Facebook and Twitter pages so if you haven’t already “Liked” our FB page, find us today at www.facebook.com/EstesParkNews and click “Like.” Our Twitter name is @EPNews so follow us there.

Congratulations to last week’s winners, the Filsinger family who found the big-

foot bounty in Riverside plaza, hiding in the rocks under a lone tree. Thanks to The Taffy Shop for helping give out clues to the prize location.

This weekend, we’ll be giving out clues to the location of your cool new t-shirt, pizza and taffy certificates until someone locates it and posts a photo of them with their prize. We’ve got lots of shirts to go around and we are excited POPPY’S to

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launch something fun for everyone in and around the Estes Valley.

Stay tuned, the next game is nearly afoot!

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epnews.com We are into the third week of National Poetry Month. Several readers have submitted favorite poems they’d like to see in the Estes Park News, original and otherwise. I file them all so if we run out of room this year I may run them next year.

Keep ‘em coming.

Former Estes resident Richard, who now lives in the Valley (should that be capitalized?), has a concept for a poem but is waiting for someone else to compose it.

The idea compares a couple to two socks.

His prompt: “They lived together like a pair of unmatched socks; they functioned well, it just wasn't pretty. They folded up nicely together in the drawer but you didn't really want to wear them to sophisticated places.”

If anyone would like to compose some verse based on Richard’s theme, give it a go and send it to me. I’ll print it no matter how bad—or good—it is. (If I were typing this in an email I would insert a smiley face emoticon here.)

As I’ve mentioned before, when I was young I snuggled up with my four siblings around my mother’s lap as she read poetry to us from her all-time favorite book of verse, “101 Famous Poems.” One of our favorites among favorites was “Home” by Edgar Guest. I’ll save that heartwarming rhyme for another column. Today we will read a Guest poem submitted by Debbie, a bridge-playing friend in Kansas City.

Known as “the people’s poet,” Guest wrote many poems that remind us of how different from today the values of the early 20th century were. When’s the last time you heard a boy say, “Aw Gee Whiz!”?

Aw Gee Whiz!

Queerest little chap he is, Always saying: "Aw Gee Whiz!"

Needing something from the store That you've got to send him for And you call him from his play, Then it is you hear him say: "Aw Gee Whiz!"

Seems that most expressive phrase Is a part of childhood days; Call him in at supper time, Hands and face all smeared with grime, Send him up to wash, and he Answers you disgustedly: "Aw Gee Whiz!"

When it's time to go to bed And he'd rather play instead, As you call him from the street, He comes in with dragging feet, Knowing that he has to go, Then it is he mutters low "Aw Gee Whiz!

Makes no difference what you ask Of him as a little task; He has yet to learn that life Crosses many a joy with strife, So when duty mars his play, Always we can hear him say: "Aw Gee Whiz!"

Several older gentlemen among us hold the poem “High Flight” by John Gillespie Magee, Jr. close to their hearts, most likely

because of their involvement in World War II followed five years later by the Korean War. Pilot Gillespie was 19 years old when he died in a mid-air collision. He wrote this poem just a few months before his death in 1941. My dad carried this poem with him on Poem in Your Pocket Day, 2013.

High Flight Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there I've chased the shouting wind along and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.

Where never lark, or even eagle, flew; and while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand, and touched the face of God. We have taken a turn toward a heavy heart today. In keeping, we will finish with a poem by Catullus, an influential Latin poet who lived 50 years before Christ was born. This poem was submitted by Bill who says, “I love this damn poem so much I'd be delighted to scream it from Bond Park. There are so few that seem perfect just as they are.”

By Strangers' Coasts and Waters By strangers' coasts and waters, many days at sea, I come here for the rites of your unworlding, Bringing for you, the dead, these last gifts of the living And my words–vain sounds for the man of dust.

Alas, my brother, You have been taken from me. You have been taken from me, By cold chance turned a shadow, and my pain.

Here are the foods of the old ceremony, appointed Long ago for the starvelings under the earth: Take them; your brother's tears have made them wet; and take Into eternity my hail and my farewell.

After solemn contemplation, we will return to brighter verse next week. Meanwhile, enjoy the white stuff falling from the sky, be it wintery spring snow or blossom petals drifting from trees in bloom.

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

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Do Something Amazing - Give Blood!

Community BBQ And Dance Party To Celebrate 40 Years Of Care Over the last 40 years our community’s support for local, high-quality healthcare has never wavered. As Estes Park Medical Center marks its 40th year of operation, the biggest reason to celebrate is the large number of generous people who make this level of care possible in our small mountain town. A huge community BBQ and dance party will honor the big-hearted friends who built and sustain this community institution.

Tickets are now available at epmedcenter.com/40th for the fun party that will be held on June 6 at the Estes Park Events Complex.

“I am continually humbled by our donor and volunteer generosity,” said Jill Anderson, Executive Director at the EPMC Foundation. “They help our community in such an important way. They ensure that our neighbors and guests get the care they need.”

Although most hospitals rely on some type of philanthropic funding, not many have seen the type of community support that’s existed since before our hospital even opened. As noted by the first chief of medical staff during the dedication, no federal or state funds were used to build the hospital – the resources came entirely from within the community.

“The type of dedication we have calls for a truly community-wide event to celebrate,” said Anderson. “To make that happen, we’ve gotten assistance from several major event sponsors to keep the price of tickets down to an affordable $40.”

Sponsors for the BBQ include First National Wealth Management, Poudre Valley Health System, Medical Center of the Rockies/University of Colorado Health, COPIC, and Otter Cares.

In addition to dancing to Top 40 hits from the last four decades, attendees will hear from an individual who owes her life to the fact that emergency care is available locally, and toast the amazing gifts given by EPMC volunteers, the Elizabeth Guild, EP Quota Club, Trail Ridge Quilters, and Rooftop Rodeo.

Purchase your tickets online at epmedcenter.com/40th or at the Macdonald Book Shop. If you have questions about the event or would like to sponsor the purchase of tickets for EPMC care givers, contact Jill Anderson at 970-577-4370 or giving@epmedcenter.com.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, April 21. (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.

Next Blood Drive is April 27, 2015

By Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Blood is needed every three seconds.

By the age of 72, at least 95 percent of all Americans will have needed a blood transfusion. One out of 10 hospital patients will need a transfusion. Blood is always needed for treatment of accident victims, cancer patients, hemophiliacs and surgery patients.

The fact is that all requests for blood are urgent because supplies are almost always at a level that is too close for comfort. This is especially true when natural or manmade disasters occur. Supplies drop dramatically and without warning.

None of us wants to be in a position where an accident victim or surgical patient is in jeopardy because the inventory of blood is too low.

Every pint of whole blood you donate is separated into three components plasma, red cells and platelets. Fresh plasma is used to treat accident victims, patients with bleeding disorders and burn victims. Platelets are used to treat cancer patients and patients who have had bone marrow transplants. Red cells are used to treat patients who have lost blood because of trauma or surgery. It also is used to treat patients with anemia.

Blood transfusions are a critical part of everyday medicine. Patients receiving organ transplants, cancer therapies and support for sickle cell anemia depend on lifesaving transfusions. Blood is also critical to the survival of some premature babies and some patients un-

dergoing heart or joint replacement surgery. This precious fluid has a short shelf life. Red Blood cells – 35 days, Plasma can be frozen and stored for up to a year, and Platelets are good for only five days.

To make sure blood is available for local patients in need, please donate regularly to the Estes Park Medical Center Blood Drive held the last Monday of the month in January, April and September. The next blood drive is scheduled for April 27, 2015 – 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Estes Park Medical Center – Longs Peak and Meeker Conference Rooms. Be sure to bring identification. Donors can give blood every 56 days or six times a year.

Blood is essential for life: it carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fights infections, and helps heal wounds. And everyone has this selfgenerating resource that can be generously given to others—when and where it is needed most.

If not personally in need, at some point we will all know a friend, neighbor, family member, or co-worker who needs a blood transfusion. In fact, one out of three people will need blood in their lifetime. From natural disasters to unforeseen catastrophes, emergency hospital procedures to life-long battles with chronic diseases, the demand for blood is constant. The supply is not.

And since there is no substitute, only volunteer blood donors can roll up their sleeves and save lives. Remember, just one pint of blood can save as many as four lives!

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Bears Are Coming Out Of Hibernation-Time To Be Bear Aware avoided. Here are some tips on preventing bear problems.

By: Kris Hazelton • Keep your bird feeder from becoming Colorado Parks & Wildlife would like to a bear feeder. Either put away or hang inform us that the bears are now emergyour bird feeders high off the ground. ing from hibernation and they extremely Hang bird seed, suet and hummingbird hungry. While its early in the season, we feeders on a wire between trees instead of want to make sure these opportunistic on your deck or porch. Bring all bird animals do not turn to some “easy fixes” feeders in at night. Clean up spilled seed when searching for food. below feeder stations.

By learning all we can about these bru• Keep garbage in airtight containers inins now, we can help avoid human/bear side your garage or storage area until day conflicts that may inevitably lead to a of pickup. Double bagging your trash is bears untimely death. also a good idea. Don't let garbage pile Most resup or develop idents and strong odors visitors that can attract welcome bears. If you the chance must leave your to glimpse trash outdoors, a bear. But invest in a bear bears can proof trash can be very or make sure dangerous your trash cans animals have lids that and we can be secured. should try • Feed pets into make doors or feed them unonly enough so welcome that no food revisitors. mains during Many peothe night and ple do not clean the pet realize that food dishes by simply thoroughly. If altering your dog or cat their benormally lives havior outside, bring them indoors at night. they can minimize the chance of un• Clean up and/or store outdoor grills wanted property damage, close encounafter use and clean up spilled or dripped ters with bears, and possibly even the grease from deck or patio area. Do not death of the bear. leave food cooking outside unattended.

Black bears which Bears have been known to we have here in snatch food right off the Colorado, are omgrill. nivorous, meaning • Never intentionally feed they eat both bears to attract them to your plants and animals. yard for viewing. Keep in Bears primarily eat mind that it is illegal to feed vegetation, suppleany big game animals in Colmenting their diet orado, including deer, elk, of grass, berries, bear, lion, moose and nuts and seeds bighorn sheep. It is also illewith an occasional gal to feed or attract coyotes meal of carrion and fox in urban areas. (dead animals), in• If you have a compost sects, or any mampile, do not place meat or mal they can catch, sweet food scraps in it. or dig up.

Please remember the sayBears are genering, A fed bear is a dead ally shy and usubear! ally avoid humans, As cute and cuddly as a they are opporbear may appear, bears are tunistic and will wild animals. When bears search for human are fed, they quickly learn food supplies when “unbearlike” behaviors. natural foods are Sadly, this often leads to the not available, or death of the bear. Once a easier to get at. bear comes into contact with Is your residence human foods or garbage, free of food odors they return again and again. that may attract a Then, Wildlife Managers are hungry bear's atcalled in to deal with this tention? Garbage, "problem" bear.

First, they will try disbird food, pet food, gardens and outdoor couraging it by using air horns, pepper grills are the most common bear invitaspray and/or firing rubber bullets. They tions. want to give the bear a negative human The majority of conflicts can be experience. Sometimes, relocating the

bear is an option, but most of the time a bear is relocated, they return soon after, exhibiting the same behaviors. If these methods fail, killing the bear is usually the next course of action. Bears are only given two chances.

If you do encounter a bear in your yard, encourage it to leave by banging on pots and pans or make other loud noises. (air horns work well.) As a last resort, throw stones or other small objects in the direction of the bear with the intent of driving it away, not hurting it. The more stressful a bear's encounter with you is, the less likely it is to come back.

If you unexpectedly encounter a bear in

your yard, walk, don’t run away. Move slowly and don’t make eye contact. If the bear has cubs, don’t get between her and her cubs or threaten the cubs in any way. Get to a place of safety and call the police at 586-4000 who will dispatch a Colorado Division of Wildlife Manager trained to handle these situations.

Remember, to change the behavior of bears, we must first change our own.

Don't wait until you have a problem to do something about it. It is our responsibility if we choose to live in bear country to learn how to live with bears.

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

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

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

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

The also have attained three $750 Sponsors: Harriett Woodard, Marcy and Tim McPhee, Teresa Mese/ Renee Myers, Sara Walker and Mike Aldrich. $250 Sponsor-Gary Wallace $100 Sponsors are Roxie Haus and Win Hampton Sponsorship levels available: • $1,000 Sponsor: 10 top table, 10 tickets, special table decorations, tent card with your sponsoring name, sponsorship name on poster, name recognition in program including advertising, front row seating, souvenir flute glass, two bottles of champagne for your table.

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

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

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

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

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

ture and helping out the kids feels so good!”

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

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

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

Julie said, “Now is your chance to help If anyone would like to mail a donation us help the youth in our community. Call to this worthy cause, please make the me to be added to our growing sponsor- check payable to the Longs Peak Rotary ship list. The youth are our future, and Foundation, co Julie Phares, 321 Big we have to make an investment in our fu- Horn Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517.

“Here They Are, Mister Estes Park” Candidates

Aaron Florence

Austin Logan

Justin Smith

Russ Franklin

WELCOME MEGAN THORBURN Mountaintop Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Megan Thorburn, DPT, to our staff.

Megan is a native Coloradan and grew up in Fort Collins. As a long-time visitor to Estes Park, some of her favorite childhood memories are hiking at Alberta Falls, eating taffy by the bagful and, of course, riding go-carts.

Megan graduated from Fort Collins High School and received her undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University. She went to Spokane, Washington, for graduate school where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University.

Sheldon Rosenkrance

Scott Thompson

Megan is a dedicated cyclist and bikes to work most days, even in the snow. After working in Kansas, she is glad to be back in Colorado and is looking forward to hiking in real mountains. (Mount Sunflower in Kansas is a total misnomer.)

Megan and the other physical therapists at Mountaintop are ready to assist in your healing. Please call for more information or to set up an appointment.

Adam Shake

Jeff Arnold

Jordan Hazelton

Frank Lancaster

Mountaintop Physical Therapy 1751 North Lake Ave, #101 Estes Park, CO 80517 Tel 577-8200 Fax 577-8204 m o u n t a i n t o p p t .c o m m o u n t a i n t o p p t @a o l .c o m

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Matching Zombie Duck Goal Of 500 Reached

Bubba says “Don’t stop now, keep up the good work!”

The goal of 250 Zombie Duck Adoptions plus the additional 250 matching, for a total of 500 adoptions has been met, well before the Duck Race. John Cullen’s promise was to match the first 250 adoptions has been honored. The Stanley’s Duck Monitor is delivering the ducks in groups so the hard working Noon Rotary members are not overwhelmed. Each adopted duck has a twin and a match for the charity the adopter chose.

The Stanley Hotel will continue to promote adoptions. Bubba is way ahead of the game. He highly recommends the yellow ducks. He says they are just as tasty as the zombie ducks, as he picks up

Friday, April 17, 2015

Volunteers Needed For Duck Race Security

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

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

On race day, Saturday, May 2nd, volunteers should check in at the Big Horn Restaurant at 401 W. Elkhorn in the rear Deli Room at 12:0012:30 p.m. where they will sign in, get a sehis first adoption. There will be no match curity hat and vest, a and the ducks will be the traditional yellong pole to push low ducks, but the causes are no less imducks back into the portant. If you remember, Bubba running water, and inadopted Zombie Duck 158. The adoption structions on what part of forms are at The Tours Office and at The Fall River they are assigned to Front Desk of The Stanley. All of the work. guests and visitors will be given an opThe Estes Park Duck Race, run by the portunity to adopt a duck.

Rotary Club of Estes Park, is the largest The Stanley Hotel is proud to have pargeneral charitable fund raiser in the Estes ticipated in the first Zombie Duck AdopValley helping raise funds for over 65 tion Project. We know that charities becharitable organizations and agencies ing supported will benefit greatly from that benefit area residents. the funds and The Stanley applauds The Noon Rotary for their tireless efforts with Corralling more than 5,000 ducks floating down Fall River from Nicky’s Resort the Duck Race. I know everyone will be to the Wheel Bar in Riverside Plaza in at the river on May 2 to see who crosses downtown Estes Park is a large undertakthe finish line first.

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ing that requires volunteer manpower.

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

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

Duck patrol volunteers are not expected to be police or law enforcement officers. “If people are stealing ducks, just ask them to return them to the river,” said Nelson. “Our main concern is safety.”

Volunteers must be at least 21-years old. Nelson is also issuing a special call for "sweepers" this year. Sweepers wear waders while clearing a section of the river of wayward ducks. A bit more strenuous than shoreline helping, sweepers also need a strong sense of balance.

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

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Rotary Clubs Host After-Prom At Chippers Lanes

Residents and summer visitors are invited to join the Estes Park tennis community. We play at the courts in Stanley Park, near the high school. Men’s and women’s doubles on weekday mornings – mixed doubles on Sunday evenings, followed by dinner at a local restaurant for those wanting to participate. For more information, call Anne at 5777377.

Chippers employee, Gary Wallace, Gary Brown, members of the After Prom committee and Marcy Predmore, President of Longs Peak Rotary. Courtesy photo

After the last notes of music have faded this Saturday, April 18, and the senior prom of Estes Park High School Class of 2015 becomes history, the celebrating is far from over.

It’s time for “After Prom,” to be held this year at Chippers Lanes bowling alley. It will be the 27th After Prom, a program started in 1988 by members of PaCK (Parents and Community for Kids) who through the years have been assisted by local Rotary Clubs and many community members.

This year After Prom is being organized and operated primarily by the Longs Peak Rotary Club. Major sponsors are the Longs Peak and The Estes Park Rotary Club (Noon Rotary), Sunrise Rotary Club and the Town of Estes Park.

After Prom is an all-night (11:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.) party of contests and a variety of games, midnight bowling and pizza for the Estes Park High School students. Its purpose is to help those eligible to take part in the prom to be entertained, active, and happy in a safe environment. It is an alcohol-free, drug-free, non-smoking supervised affair where students can safely continue celebrating after a fun night at prom.

Prizes and awards are given throughout the night, and not just for staying awake! At the end of the evening, there will be a drawing and one lucky Junior will leave with a $300 prize and a lucky Senior will win a $500 prize.

Thank you to all the volunteers who give their time and talents to the students at After Prom.

Global Warming: Political Science Or Science Fiction? scientists at Germany’s Max Planck InstiDr. Richard Keen, Ph D will speak on tute for Meteorology. the topic of global warming on Saturday, April 18th at Cheesy Lees in the Historic The loudest side speaking about an isElkhorn Lodge in Estes sue isn’t necessarily the Park at 1:30. correct side. Make sure you do your own research, Dr. Keen taught check the stats from both classes and researched the global warming climate change, alarmists and the “let’s not weather, and severe jump off the cliff, but let’s storms at the University take a rational approach” of Colorado, National are saying. Dr. Keen will Center for Atmospheric give that rational side on Research, National Saturday, April 18 at Oceanic and AtmosCheesy Lees. pheric Administration, National Park Service, Dr. Keen received his Juneau (Alaska) Ice Ph.D in geography/climaDr. Richard Keen, Ph D Field Research Protology (thesis topic: arctic gram, and the U.S. climate change) from the Army. He is the author and co-author of University of Colorado. He is also an avid more than a dozen books, including Sky- chaser of natural phenomena, sky watch West: The Complete Weather watcher and sky photographer.

Guide and The Audubon Society Pocket This event is sponsored by the Estes Guide to Clouds and Storms.

Park Tea Party Patriots (tealiberty.com).

Yes, he’s on the “climate denier” list (alAny polite individuals interested in eduthough he doesn’t deny climate exists). cating themselves on the topic are invited He has his detractors who say he “cherry to attend. Arrive early, get a good seat, picks” his data, and yet, his conclusions and enjoy some of Cheesy Lees pizza, go back to 1778 and he says, “there’s salad bar or cinnamon sticks. As always, nothing new about climate change.” His the Pledge of Allegiance will start the theories are backed up, most recently by presentation.

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Celebrating The 46 Earth Day: Challenges And Opportunities Dr. John H. Fitch will be speaking at the Estes Park Museum at 7 p.m. in celebration of the 46th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He will discuss the bipartisan origins of Earth Day, its opportunities and challenges on the first Earth Day in 1960, and what opportunities and challenges we face today on the 46th Earth Day in 2015. Dr. Fitch celebrated the first Earth Day as a gradu-

His hobbies include hiking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, biking, outdoor photography, camping, forest mitigation, kayaking, travel, and nature study and writing.

This is an off-schedule presentation sponsored by the Religion and Philosophy Group. It is free and open to the public. For further information call Michael at 303-747-9351.

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American Legion Post 119 News Exciting things have been happening at the American Legion this spring. The annual Legion Birthday Party in March was a huge success. The evening began when the Honor Guard posted the colors followed by a fantastic dinner graciously catered and served by our own Estes Park’s Lion’s Club and then a patriotic medley was performed by the Four Fathers Quartet. The night wrapped up with a birthday cake provide by the Auxiliary. We thank everyone who came together to create yet another successful birthday celebration!

Upcoming events include a Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Dinner on Friday April 17th at 6 p.m. This is also an annual event to honor all the members who give so much of their time all year long as volunteers to the American Legion. The Legion will provide the meat, please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

On Friday, April 24th, it’s a Burgers and Fries and a “Pickle Party.”

The following Friday, May 1st, at 7 p.m. the American Legion Auxiliary, along with the Trahan family and friends, will hold the first annual Keith Trahan “Slow it Down” Scholarship fundraiser Bingo night. A new scholarship will be awarded annually in loving memory of Keith Trahan. Packets are $15.00, blackouts $1.00 each with all cash prizes. Proceeds will go to the scholarship. A taco bar will be available from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

The renovations on our Legion Post building are still in progress so if you adopt a Duck for this year’s Duck Race, please consider checking the American Legion box as your non-profit choice for your donation. We thank you in advance and good luck to everyone! For more information or to rent our hall, please call 586-6118.

Merry Marthas To Meet On April 24 The Merry Marthas will meet on Friday, April 24 at 9:30 at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. Merry Marthas is a group of women who sew, knit, or crochet and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome.

For more information please call Jan Ludlum at 586-6544.

ate student at Michigan State University, his 10th Earth Day in 1979 as a White House Fellow in the Carter Administrator, and his 40th Earth Day building a sustainable house in Redstone Canyon, above Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Dr. Fitch is a scientist, educator, and writer specializing in ecology, ecosystems conservation, and sustainability and with 45 years of experience in government, academic, and nonprofit organizations.

In government, he has served as a Smithsonian Institution scientist working in the South Pacific and as a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration.

As an educator, he has served on the faculties of Michigan State University, University of North Dakota, Tufts University, and as a senior faculty fellow in building the Environmental Studies Program at Florida Gulf Coast University. In nonprofit organizations, he has served as chief scientist for the Massachusetts Audubon Society, founding president and senior fellow of Mainewatch Institute, and president and CEO of The Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

He has a special interest in fostering regenerative and sustainable futures at local, state, national, and international levels. As a way of personally living what he advocates, he lives in a sustainable home in Redstone Canyon above Ft. Collins, Colorado that has been visited by more than 500 people to date. He is currently writing a book on his experiences in building and living in a sustainable house. He is president of the Sustaining Tomorrow Today Institute, LLC and is on the board f the Institute for Sustainable Building at Colorado State University.

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Dog Obedience Classes OfferedProceeds Help Pet Association

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

Classes will be taught by Rala Mandelson.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leo is a 2 year old male black and white Turkish Van cat. This is a cool kitty that likes to dance!

Mabel is a very sweet and cuddly six month old female tabby.

Tyson – Is a four year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He is so handsome and playful.

All of these pets can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

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

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

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

See history as you never have before in a special performance called “Yesterado: Stories of Colorado from When it Was Young.” On Saturday, April 18 doors open at 3:30 p.m. for the play from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. “Yesterado” will take place at the Estes Park High School Auditorium located at 1600 Manford Avenue. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

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

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

“Yesterado” is a fun play that creates a living, breathing portrait of Colorado when it was still cutting its teeth. Performed by the Buntport Theater of Denver, “Yesterado” is ideal for grades K-6, but all ages are welcome. Funding for "Yesterado" is hosted by the Estes Park Museum with support from the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation Inc. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Admission is free.

Spring Handbell Concert The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble will be celebrating spring with a handbell concert on Friday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m.

The concert will take place at Rocky Mountain Church, 451 Promontory Drive. The concert is free and a cookie and punch reception will follow. The ensemble is directed by Lynn Patten. Most of the music they play are original handbell pieces written exclusively for the instrument. The music will range from soft, sweet and gentle to vibrant and exciting depending upon the variety of ringing techniques used in the piece. The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble is looking forward to sharing some beautiful and fun music with you and if you listen close enough, you may even hear the sound of the wind! We would like to thank Rocky Mountain Church for donating the use of its facility as a community service to the Estes Valley and to The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble.

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Make A Bookmark During Library Week “Random Acts of Culture” are recurring special events at the Estes Valley Library, offering interactive hands-on program activities—from tai chi to healthy snacks ideas—right inside the Library Atrium. These recurring events take place on special days, encouraging creativity and learning for all ages. Next week’s event combines creativity with function, in recognition of National Library Week, which is now underway.

A “Create a Bookmark” event will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00

a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Anytime during these two hours, library visitors will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of colorful duct tape, then shape it into a custom-made bookmark.

More “Random Acts of Culture” will be happening this spring. The Estes Valley Library joins libraries around the U.S. that are inspiring their communities through creative learning. For more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

“Internet Basics” And “EBooks Made Easy” Offered Next Week For those who have not yet had the opportunity this season, two of the Estes Valley Library’s popular computer and technology are being offered again next week. Workshops are free, and advance registration is required. Library Tech Guide Diana Laughlin will facilitate both sessions.

Next week’s sessions include: “Internet Basics: Keeping Informed, Keeping In Touch” (Monday, April 20, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.—in the Computer Commons). Learn to find the information you need online. Participants will gain familiarity with the many tools and resources available on the Internet: healthcare, business, banking, government, staying in touch with family and friends, managing one’s library account,

and more.

“Free Library eBooks: Made Easy” (Friday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Wasson Room). The workshop will offer participants insights in how to download eBooks from among the hundreds of available titles in the Library’s online collection. The eBooks are designed to be read on personal devices, including iPads, Android tablets, Nook tablets, and other devices. Participants should plan to bring their own personal devices, as well as any passwords they may need to access their files or download apps.

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

Celebrate National Library Week

By Peggy Moore, Patron Services Supervisor April offers many reasons to celebrate.

National Pecan Month! Organize Your Files Week! National Draw a Picture of a Bird Day! All three are official events this month.

While at first glance they may seem silly, they are important to pecan growers, disorganized office workers, and certainly to birds desiring a personal portrait. Even nearer and dearer to our hearts, April is when we celebrate National Library Week.

National Library Week began in 1958, sponsored by the American Library Association. The week is designed to recognize the contributions of libraries nationwide. To better understand the impact of libraries, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded an extensive study which found that public libraries contribute to local economic development, enhance early literacy and school readiness, provide support to small businesses, and build employment and technology skills of residents. Who knew that the place where you go to pick up the latest David Baldacci novel plays such an important role in our community? By the way, Mr. Baldacci is serving as the Honorary Chair of National Library Week in 2015.

The Estes Valley Library exemplifies many of the findings of the Gates study.

Story Time and other Youth Programs are designed to foster early literacy, which nurtures children into a lifetime of success. The Common Cents Counts project has helped thousands of local residents better understand and manage their money and finances. Support for our local businesses has been a priority in recent years, sustained by continued

focus through the “Build Successful Enterprises” objective of our new strategic plan. Partnering with the Larimer County Workforce Center has provided workshops and resources for jobseekers.

The second floor computer classroom has opened up learning opportunities on all matter of technology skills, from genealogy searches to fundraising to personal computer use.

These programs and services were built in response to community needs, and they succeed through community partnerships. Libraries work to enrich the communities in which they are located, serving as trusted providers of information and materials, while inspiring imagination and curiosity. Access is provided to books, magazines, music, movies, computers, educational programming for all ages, and sometimes just plain old fun. What a wonderful concept! A community comes together and creates a place where materials, information, and ideas are shared, supported and funded by the residents of that community.

That library in turn adapts its services to address emerging needs, providing an environment where all are welcome and privacy is valued.

Thank you to the Estes Park Woman’s Club for getting the Library started back in 1916. And today we thank you, the residents of the Estes Valley. for your continued support. Stop by for this year’s commemorative 2015 National Library Week bookmark—and while you’re at it, take some time to rediscover a few of the many services, programs, and resources made possible by through your Estes Valley Library. National Library Week is an excellent opportunity to celebrate a grand idea.

One School/One Musical Folktale The Estes Valley Library and the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies are collaborating to present the One School / One Musical Folktale program. All elementary classes will share a reading experience by reading several versions Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. The public library has supplied each grade level with copies of the featured book and an educator’s guide.

Music teacher Jenna Olschlager will feature the musical tale in all of her classes.

The idea of an entire community reading the same book originated in 1998 at the Seattle Public Library. Since then, the idea of “One City, One Book” has spread across the nation and elementary, middle and high schools are also promoting reading and forming connections as all students have a common reading experience.

Peter and the Wolf is an orchestral piece written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936 specifically designed to introduce the orchestra to young children. It tells the tale of Peter, who disobeys his grandfather and enters the nearby woods where he captures a wolf. Each character in the story is represented by a different instrument or groups

of instruments: Peter by the strings, the bird by the flute, the duck by the oboe, the grandfather by the bassoon, the cat by the clarinet, the wolf by the French horn and the hunters by the timpani and bass drum.

The culmination of the One School / One Musical Folktale program takes place on Thursday, April 23rd with a performance of Peter and the Wolf with Paul Fiorino and Ballet Arts Theater for all elementary school students. The musical tale will come to life as Ballet Arts Theater dancers play the parts in the wonderful adventures of Peter and the beloved animal cast of characters. Homeschooling families wanting to attend should contact the library’s youth services department at youthservices@estesvalleylibrary.org It’s been an exciting month as over 500 students and teachers shared in a literary experience designed to unite the school community and get kids excited about reading and music. Your public library proudly collaborates with groups like the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies to bring literacy and enrichment programs to children in our Estes Valley community.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Monday – April 20 Chicken and dumplings, Mixed vegetables, Peaches, Cookie Tuesday – April 21 Ham / cheddar rollup omelets, Breakfast potatoes, Fruit salad, Sweet roll Wednesday – April 22 Chicken finger sandwich, Potato salad, Fresh tomato cucumber salad, Pie Thursday – April 23 Beef stroganoff, Bed of noodles, Corn, Fresh green garden salad, Brownie Friday – April 24 Shrimp and chicken gumbo, Red beans and rice, French loaf, Cake

April 17 – May 1, 2015

EVENTS April 16: Taste of Estes. Estes Park Conference Center. 5:30 pm April 18: Fit Family 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fitness Jamboree. Stanley Park Playground Area. 9 am April 18 & 19: Free Entrance Weekend to Rocky Mountain National Park April 21: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm April 22: Estes Valley Community Garden “Friend Raising” & Earth Day Celebration.

The Estes Park Resort. 5 pm April 24 & 25: It’s Showtime! Music Variety Show. Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. April 24 at 7 pm. April 25 at 2 pm April 25: GeoFest . A family friendly & interactive celebration of our planet. Estes Park Event Center. 10 am April 28: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm April 30 – May 3: Stanley Film Festival.

Stanley Hotel & Throughout the Village.

May 1: Wild Inspirations. Artists speak to inspiration received from RMNP. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery. 5 pm May 1: Bingo Fundraiser: Keith Trahan “Slow it Down” Scholarship. American Legion 7 pm

April 19: Estes Valley Chamber Singers.

Stanley Hotel. 2 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

April 19: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm

April 25: Essential Oils: Chemical-Free Living. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm

April 22: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm

April 25: Chasing the Aurora Borealis. By Mike Molloy. Estes Park Observatory. 7 pm

April 22: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

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

April 23: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm

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

Fri & Sat at 7 pm

April 23: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm April 24: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

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

April 24: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm April 24: Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert. Rocky Mountain Church.

7 pm

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

April 24: Hills of Home. Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 8:30 pm April 24: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm April 25: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm April 25: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm April 25: Mountain Town Trio. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 7 pm April 25: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT April 17: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm April 17: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm April 17: Terry & Ash Duo. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm April 17: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm April 18: Peak to Peak Student Recital Concert. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 3 pm April 18: Great Blue Duo. Acoustic Folk. Rock Inn. 6 pm

April 26: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm April 29: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm April 29: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm April 30: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm

April 18: Mountain Town Trio. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 7 pm April 18: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

May 1: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm May 1: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

April 18: Yesterado: Stories of Colorado When It Was Young. By the Buntport Theater of Denver. Estes Park High School Auditorium. 4 pm

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Sunday Morning Schedule

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

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April 27: A Ranger’s Rocky Mountain Rescues. Presentation by Keith Lober. Estes Park Museum. 7 pm Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details and registration call 970-586-3262.

April 17, 18: Mysterious Owls of Rocky. 3pm

EXHIBITS

Student Expression. Cultural Arts Council.

Continues through April 26 Dancing Colors. Art Center of Estes Park.

Continues through May 10

THEATER

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

April 25: Earth Day /National Jr. Ranger Day Celebration. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

10 am

April 23: North with the Spring: Bird Migration. 8 am

April 30: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

April 18: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

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First Quarter Apr 25th

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JELLY ON HIS HANDS I have always enjoyed the comic strip, Peanuts, as well as all of the Peanuts gang movies that Charles Schultz produced. One of the main reasons for their popularity, I suspect, is that the characters he depicts are recognizable in people we have dealt with. One of my favorite strips involves Lucy and her little brother, Linus.

In this particular segment, Linus is in the kitchen, eating a jelly sandwich. As he finishes his sandwich, he notices, seemingly for the first time in his life, the hand that has been holding the sandwich. He becomes very impressed with that hand, so much so that he drops his security blanket and admires his other hand. He begins to imagine what these hands could do. He visualizes that with these hands he could be great: the CEO of a company, a great leader, an athlete, a surgeon, a great writer, even the President.

Excited by his discovery and the potential he visualizes possible, he runs into the next room where Lucy is watching television and shouts, “Lucy! Lucy! Look at my hands!” Lucy looks at his hands, then bluntly chides him, “They’ve got jelly on them!”

We all have people in our lives whose main focus seems to be the ‘jelly on our hands’ and are quick to point that out to us. One of my favorite books is “Renewing Your Spiritual Passion”, written by Gordon MacDonald. One of his chapters talks about the different kinds of people that we deal with, whether in church or other settings. He catagorizes people into five groups: VRP, VIP, VTP, VNP and VDP. He celebrates people in our world who are (VRPs) ‘Very Resourceful People’.

These are the people of vision and people, whom, he says, ‘excite our passion’. The (VIPs) ‘Very Important People’ are those who, though not the great visionaries, ‘share the VRPs passion’ and, thus, excite others as a result. The ‘Very Trainable People’…the VTPs…are those who ‘learn the passion’ of the VRPs, and thus, carry that excitement and passion to others and other generations. The VNPs are the ‘Very Nice People’, who simply ‘enjoy the VRPs passion’. (He worries that church audiences can fall into this category.) VNPs love the excitement of their leaders, but take very little responsibility in sharing it with others. The last group, the VDPs he bemoans as the ‘Very Draining People’.

They are people who ‘drain our passion’. We often become excited about things but then run into a ‘VDP’, and soon lose that excitement and joy, because of their negativity and cynicism. They are the ‘You’ve got jelly on your hands!’ people in our circle of relationships.

I would hope that each of us is able to find ourselves among the ‘VRPs’, the ‘VIPs’ or the ‘VTPs’ that MacDonald describes. However, if we are such we will run into those who tend to ‘drain’ our passion and excitement. How do we deal with such? If you have people around you that dwell on the ‘jelly on your hands’ rather than your real potential, be sure that you do not let them draw you down to the ‘low expectations’ they have of you. Steven Covey writes: “Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights – we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and opposition.”

Some have failed to see this and respond appropriately. We see people all the time who have given up on their sunny dreams of fulfillment and success, settling into, what one writer has called, ‘the twilight world of could-have-beens’ and regrets.

How should we treat the ‘VDPs’ we know. Andrew Somers advised: “Treat every person with kindness and respect, even those who are rude to you. Remember that you show compassion to others, not because of who they are but because of who you are.”

May God help us to have the positive visions of a Linus and move on to the greater things in our lives that bring glory to God and fulfillment to ourselves. (Bob)

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Spring Into Financial Improvement This Month Spring offers an ideal opportunity to spend a little time thinking about personal financial goals. As in years past, the Library’s Common Cents Counts program is here to help by providing thought-provoking classes about personal financial matters.

The popular five-series basic financial education classes will again be offered beginning April 20, continuing for five consecutive Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Library. Attend these classes for review or motivation and you’ll be on your way with clear direction for a successful financial future.

Why is April such a good month for financial discussion? Usually by April 15th, most folks have completed their tax return, assembled prior year’s records, and pondered where last year’s money went.

Some might even have a “yet unspent” tax refund sitting in the checking account. What better time to spend a few pleasant hours evaluating the year’s monetary progress and goals!

Studies have shown that taking time once a year to consider personal financial goals is a “must-do” task in the creation of financial security. The Common Cents Counts program gives participants the chance to do just that - reviewing classic, time-tested methods for building a solid financial future.

Although the classes are somewhat sequential, you may select any that interest you and meet your schedule.

The first class is “Goal Setting and Financial Planning” scheduled for April

20th. This class centers on basic money management skills such as creating a budget, figuring net worth, tracking expenditures, and setting realistic savings goads.

The second session, scheduled for April 27th is called “Key Investment Concepts.”

The topic is investment terminology that is central to understanding the world of investing. Risk/reward, diversification, total return, allocation are a few of the terms that will be discussed and applied to personal investing.

“Retirement Saving Vehicles” is the third seminar presented on May 4th. It will cover the many ways individuals can use tax-advantaged investing to protect their long-term savings, especially as they plan for their retirement..

“Common Investment Types” will be presented on May 11th centering on a thorough, but easily understood, discussion of cash, stocks, and bonds, the core investment types that most people include in their investment portfolio.

Finally, on May 17th, the seminar “Managing Money During Retirement” will bring all the prior information together as the discussion centers on how to use all this knowledge to make certain financial assets last throughout the happy, relaxing retirement years.

All of these events are offered at nocharge at the Library, but you must register to attend since seating is limited. You may sign up online at www.estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library at (970) 5868116. A few hours in April can easily increase the dollars in your pocket!

Still Time To Sign Up For “Emergency Readiness Essentials” Registration is open for this spring’s “Emergency Readiness Essentials” workshop at the Estes Valley Library. The free workshop will take place this Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Library’s Wasson Room. Sign-up must be made in advance at www.estesvalleylibrary.org or by contacting the Library directly.

Emergencies and evacuations in the Estes Valley in recent years have demonstrated the vital need for preparedness planning. Organizing one’s important personal and financial papers now can mean much less stress during a time of emergency. Attendees will learn what should be contained in a "flight box" for "grab and go" on short notice; what

preparation is necessary in case anything happens to oneself or a spouse; what an individual can do to protect their computer information as well as personal possessions; and the recommended preparations for a community emergency.

Led by organizing professional Shellie Tressell of Simplicity Organizing, this program is made possible by support from the Friends & Foundation of the Estes Valley Library.

Participants should register online at the Calendar link at estesvalleylibrary.org to ensure available seating. For more information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

Weaver’s Guild Meeting The Estes Park Area Weaver’s Guild will meet Thursday, April 23rd in the Hondius room of the Library at 12:30.

Gray Rueppel who recently traveled to New Zealand will present a program on

fiber and weaving in New Zealand. Refreshments will be served and members will participate in Show and Tell of items they have made.

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August 16 Library Benefit Dinner Welcomes Author Diane Mott Davidson

The Friends & Foundation of the Estes Valley Library have announced this year’s featured author-speaker for the 19th Annual Library Benefit Dinner. The organization is delighted to welcome Diane Mott Davidson to Estes Park on Sunday evening, August 16. Davidson is the author of sixteen bestsellers—the popular culinary mysteries featuring catererturned-detective Goldy Schulz. This year’s event will be held in the beautiful setting of the new Assembly Hall at the YMCA of the Rockies, with a social hour, a reception including appetizers, wine and beer, to be followed by the fullcourse seated dinner prior to Davidson’s talk.

A Colorado author, Davidson’s suspense novels are set in the fictional mountain town of Aspen Meadow, situated some forty miles west of Denver at 8000 feet elevation. Davidson has a strong reputation as a delightful and entertaining speaker, and her talk will likely be endearing to longtime fans as well as those who are new to her works. She has been called “today’s foremost practitioner of the culinary whodunit” by “Entertainment Weekly”. In her most recent novel

vorite aspect of their charm is the recipes found either interspersed within or appearing as an epilogue to each story. Sometimes a dozen or more creative recipes can be found within Davidson’s narrative, from “Killer Pancakes” to “Goldy’s Guava Coffee Cake.”

Davidson will be on hand to sign copies of her books and greet attendees after her talk.

More details, along with information on registration, will be coming soon.

For now, the public is encouraged to save the date of Sunday, August 16.

Once it becomes available, registration for the event will be $75 per person, which includes dinner. (Of the ticket price, $30 is tax deductible).

Proceeds beyond the expenses for the event will raise crucial funds for the Friends & Foundation, which provides direct support for the Library programs and services offered to the community.

Diane Mott Davidson Business sponsorships are currently tenbeing sought to help offset the costs dees at this August’s event will also hear for this year’s event. To learn more about Davidson’s newest publishing projabout sponsorship opportunities, or ect, titled “Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook: for other questions, contact the LiCooking, Writing, Family, Life”. That brary’s Development Director, Sarah book is set to be released in September— Walsh, at (970) 586-8116 ext. 835 or a departure from Davidson’s suspense by email at swalsh@estesvalleylinovels into a unique cookbook-memoir. brary.org.

As fans of Davidson’s novels know, a fatitled “The Whole Enchilada”, Goldy’s sleuthing skills are called into action after a friend’s mysterious death following a birthday party. Goldy finds herself investigating a series of unsettling clues in her quest to uncover the truth— and the killer.

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Genealogy On Facebook

Expand your Facebook ability! Facebook has become a leading resource among genealogists for networking and making queries about research with responses sometimes coming within 24 hours of posting a query. This three hour class will help you use Facebook efficiently as a genealogy tool and will guide you through the process of how to find, join create, and maintain Facebook groups. Cheryl Fazzini, a genealogist residing in Loveland, will be our guide for this hands on experience.

This free workshop will take place in the Computer Commons of the Estes Valley Public Library on Tuesday, April 28th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited to 15 people and the class is free, but you must register via the library website (or call for assistance). This event is co-sponsored by the Estes Park Genealogical Society and the Estes Valley Public Library.

The Baha’i community of Estes Valley would like to invite you to the newly revised and launched website at www.bahai.org. You will find information about what the Baha’i community is doing, throughout the world, what the Baha’is believe and an easy to use reference library to the Baha’i writings. Please feel free to use this website and to contact us if you have further questions, or would like more information or discussion. The Baha’is of Estes Valley 222-4012 or 586-6766.

Open Arms Awareness Day Former Foster Youth & Community Advocates partner with Larimer County Department of Human Services increasing access to resources for future foster parents in Larimer County.

Together these organizations will be holding an all-day awareness and resource day for those interested in becoming foster parents. The goal is to increase the number of loving homes in our communities for our at risk youth in Larimer County. The event is open to the public, and will be held at the Loveland Public Library in the Gertrude Scott Meeting Room from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday June 6, 2015. Please feel free to “Like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/openarms970.com if you would like more information please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email at 970539-6000, 970-539-6915, or openarmsawarenessday@gmail.com.

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Tuesday Ceremony Welcomes Little Free Library At Medical Center The lobby of the Estes Park Medical Center will soon be home to a custom-designed “Little Free Library,” built to house books for the enjoyment of EPMC visitors and waiting room guests. The one-of-a-kind unit was created by local artisan Leo Weber and incorporates 18 different types of wood, as well as original beadwork and stained glass.

Weber’s design is the first among several new “Little Free Libraries” being created locally by adult and teen volunteers. These unique book-sharing structures will be installed around the Estes valley in the year ahead.

A ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the installation of this new “Little Free Library” will be held in the lobby of the Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) this Tuesday, April 21 at 5:00 p.m. The gathering is co-sponsored by EPMC and the Estes Valley Library, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Leo Weber has been an active woodworker for more than three decades, and he and his wife, Debby Hughes, have operated Mountain Woodworks, Inc. since 1979.

When Weber attended the Library’s

brainstorming session last fall, he learned that EPMC was interested in housing a Little Free Library. He immediately volunteered to make it.

In addition to Weber’s woodworking, the unit showcases beadwork by Debby, along with original stained glass made by local artist Sally Van Der Kamp.

The Little Free Library project is being coordinated by Estes Valley Library’s Teen Guide, Katherine Dumont. The project currently has some 40 adult and teen volunteers, who are collaborating as builders, decorators, donors, and stewards. Teams are working to create nearly a dozen Little Free Libraries for the Estes valley community.

Attendees at this Tuesday’s ceremony will have the opportunity to visit with Leo and Debby and learn about the details of the work and materials that went into this one-of-a-kind creation. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of EPMC. For more information about the event, contact the Estes Valley Library at (970) 586-8116 (www.estesvalleylibrary.org) or the Estes Park Medical Center at (970) 586-2317 epmedcenter.com.

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“A Fine Madness” Saturday Movie Matinee At Library This month’s film series at the Estes Valley Library has been taking a special look at how poets and poetry have been honored on the big screen. The series concludes tomorrow, Saturday, April 18 at 3:00 p.m., as the Library hosts a special screening of the comedy film “A Fine Madness” from 1966, starring Sean Connery as a Manhattan poet struggling with writer’s block and a surrounding ensemble of quirky characters. The film will be shown on the big screen in the Library’s Wasson Room, located on the second floor.

As the film’s title suggests, it’s a case of “A Fine Madness” when nonconformist poet and carpet-cleaner Samson Shiltoe (Connery) and his beleaguered wife (Joanne Woodward) plunge into a series of daffy

disasters from which he still manages to come up smiling. That is, until he dallies with the lovely wife (Jean Seberg) of a scheming psychiatrist (Patrick O’Neal), who seeks revenge by prescribing “brain surgery.” Tom Milne of “Time Out Film Guide” calls the movie “engaging, sharply scripted, perceptive, persuasive, and often very funny.”

April’s movie series has been held in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available at next Saturday’s film, courtesy of the Friends & Foundation of the Estes Valley Library.

For more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

Poetry Slam For Teens At Coffee On The Rocks Coffee on the Rocks will be the special setting for an evening of poetry especially for local teens, hosted by the Estes Valley Library. Over two evenings, the event will be in the style of a “poetry slam,” where participants gather and share poetry out loud with one another—and sometimes the reading incorporates a dramatic element.

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

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

Coffee on the Rocks is located at 510 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park.

Advance registration is strongly recommended, which will help the Library plan for seating and refreshments. Attendees should register online at the calendar link at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

This month’s events are held in celebration of April’s National Poetry Month, which recognizes poetry as its own unique art form. Similarly, poetry performance is considered an art form in and

of itself. Students participating in the “Poetry Slam” may choose to come with a poem that they have read and prepared.

The poem may be any work by any poet, past or present—or even an original creation. Those who wish to attend only as listeners are also invited.

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

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

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

“Small Business 101:” One More Chance To Discover Local Resources Last month’s presentation of “Small Business 101” proved to be one of the most popular sessions yet. There is one final opportunity this season participate in this workshop co-hosted by the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

The program features an in-depth overview of the many services and tools available locally. Existing and aspiring business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to attend.

For those who own or manage a local small business—are work-from-home entrepreneurs—or simply giving thought to starting a business—there are a myriad of well-known and not-so-well-known local resources that exist to help nurture a business, from researching the market to building a potential mailing list. This 90-minute workshop is scheduled for Monday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library.

Held in the Computer Commons, the session will cover these topics:

• An overview of local resources for businesses • How to utilize the Library’s research resources, including Reference USA and ‘A to Z Databases’ to research competitors and generate a list of potential customers • How to obtain free business consulting in Estes Park through the Larimer Small Business Development Center • How businesses can make use of the Larimer County Workforce Center • Local business associations and how they benefit sectors of our business community • Ten tips for starting a new business in the Estes Valley.

Interested participants should register online at estesvalleylibrary.org (look for the April 27 date listing under the “Calendar” tab), or by calling (970) 586-8116.

This event is part of the Library’s “Build Successful Enterprises” strategic goal to help support the needs of small business owners and jobseekers.

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Workshops And One On One Assistance For Jobseekers This Thursday, April 23, the Estes Valley Library is partnering with the Larimer County Workforce Center (LCWC) to host two workshops designed to help jobseekers find and secure their next job.

These free sessions will focus on job searching strategies and successful resume building.

Anyone planning to attend should register at estesvalleylibrary.org by following the calendar link to the April 23 date.

“Three Secrets to Job Search Success” is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 23. “If you are someone who prefers using a map, rather than wandering around looking for your destination, this workshop is for you”, says the LCWC. Those who attend this session will learn

what steps need to be taken to make a job search effective, as well as the many Workforce Center services that can help them accomplish their career goals.

“Creating Your Core Resume” is scheduled from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. that same day in the Library’s Computer Commons. Participants will learn the fundamentals of developing an effective resume, with guidance in creating a working first draft. The class is highly interactive and requires a general grasp of basic computer knowledge. The session is ideal for those who are applying for an entry-level job, for those who have never written a resume before, or for those who have not updated their resume in very long time.

Attendees may sign up for one or both sessions. Lunch break time is factored in, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch. From 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on April 23, Amanda Magee from LCWC will remain at the Library for one-on-one assistance for anyone who would like to drop in with a question or a specific employmentseeking need. To register for either or both of the workshops, visit the Library website calendar and navigate to the April 23 date at estesvalleylibrary.org, or by calling the Library at (970) 586-8116, extension 3.

4th Annual Estes Park Job Fair A Success cess … the gracious sponsors: The Rocky Mountain Park Inn, The Estes Park News, the Trail Gazette, Elizabeth Fogarty of Visit Estes Park, Marie Meier and the staff members from the Larimer County Workforce Center, Jon Nicolas of the Estes Park EDC and Charley Dickey.

Kelly will continue assisting job-seekers and employers meet their employment objecThe 4th Annual Estes Park Job Fair was tives by providing consultations and held last Wednesday April 1st at The Rocky Mountain Park Inn. According to guidance using Larimer County Workforce resources. “One of my main objecKelly Murray, Employment Specialist tives is to streamline the way job-seekers with the Larimer County Workforce and employers find each other in Estes Center who helped organized the event, the turnout was better than expected and Park. I encourage everyone to start utilizing connectingcolorado.com as their prinumerous connections were made bemary employment search tool,” says tween Estes Park employers and jobseekers. There were 42 businesses repre- Murray. sented which filled the Conference Connectingcolorado.com is a website Center to its capacity. In addition, maintained by the state of Colorado and around 115 active job-seekers were in at- is a great place for job-seekers to locate tendance including 35 students bused and research available jobs not only in over from the high school. “The feedback Estes Park, but throughout the entire we received from the job-seekers was state. In addition, employers who register overwhelmingly positive,” says Murray. on the site are able to not only list their Many job seekers left the event with mul- current job openings, but can also search tiple contacts and applications in hand. It for potential new employees based on is good news to know that events such as their skill-sets and previous work experithis have helped Estes Park businesses ences. This is an entirely free service fulfill their staffing needs as they prepare which currently houses over 7,000 active for the upcoming busy season. Although job seekers. “The Estes Park’s summer staffing needs far connectingcolorado.com system will be a out number job seekers; the job fair entremendous resource for job-seekers and abled many people to get connected with employers in Estes Park, but only if hiring businesses. everyone participates.” There are curKelly would like to thank everyone who rently 53+ job openings in the Estes Park played a part in making this event a suc- area listed on the website.

Happy 10th Birthday Kaydin!

We love you!

If someone does not have access to a computer, they may view the current job openings on the Job Board which is located in the Larimer County office building at 1601 Brodie Avenue.

For more information or assistance, contact Kelly at (970)577-2152.

Let’s all work together to get Estes Park connected!

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CARRI Has Owls Again This Year

By: Scott Rashid Director of CARRI

Adult male Barn Owl perched outside his nest box in 2014.

For the second year, a pair of Barn Owls are now nesting in one of the Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute’s (CARRI) nest boxes. You can see the owls at www.carriep.org and Director of CARRI, Scott Rashid with a young Barn Owl. enjoy watching them live, 24 hours a day. Barn Owls are nocturnal, so most of the food deliveries occur after dark. During the entire nesting season, the male does all of the hunting for the family, as the female tends to the eggs and young. Never fear though, you will see activity day and night as the female never seems to sleep. It is common for female Barn Owls to lay 10 eggs or more during the nesting season. So far this year, she has laid seven eggs. The first egg should hatch in just a few weeks. See all of the projects that members of CARRI are involved in at www.carrriep.org and have fun watching this owl family hatch and grow!

for school with a developmental screening!

by Mark Miller

DIRECTOR OF GOLF

News From The Golf Courses

Ever wonder if your child’s development is on track?

A general screening helps parents understand and support their child’s developmental progress.

Trained screeners will review your child’s development, health, hearing and vision. Parents will receive tips and suggestions for supporting their child’s growth and development, and referrals to resources as needed. Studies show that early intervention is critical to helping children reach their full potential!

Call and make your appointment today!

For all children 0-5 years old

FREE Bounce House and fun activities for kids!

Monday, April 20, 2015; 10am-1pm Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church Appointments required by April 15.

Please call the Parents as Teachers Office:

646-5840 or email Kristen Berg at kberg@evics.org Developmental Screening is a free service offered by EVICS and the Parents as Teachers Program, with generous support from Estes Park Medical Group, and volunteer support from local professional providers.

The 18 hole course has opened for the season this past Wednesday. With that said, you can certainly count on the opening of the golf course to change the weather. I guess the moister is needed.

The 9 hole course is closed and will reopen for the summer on Friday May 15th.

For the first time, motorized carts will be available at the 9 hole course.

The Hangar restaurant has been open since April 1st. The new owners are Berenice and Tory Nelson from the Wapiti restaurant. They have been working hard to prepare for the coming season and develop their wonderful menu. I am very confident that you will enjoy the atmosphere and the cuisine. They plan to finish off April just serving breakfast and lunch and to expand to early dinners as the season progresses. For questions call 970-586-8146 ext. 3 to inquire about their hours and specials. Also, they are accepting applications if you are interested in joining their team.

It is time to start getting your game ready for the season. The Get Golf Ready program that we are offering this year will assist you in your preparation. In-

structors Bob Shuler and Austin Logan will be offering in April and May a series of three ½ hour golf lessons and $60 worth of range use for $100. For those wanting to take up the game or just start over, PGA instructor Bob Shuler will be holding lessons in a group setting Saturdays and Sundays in May. Each session consists of four one hour group lessons, $60 in range use, two rounds of golf at the 9 hole golf course, and a set of loaner clubs to start with. The cost for this beginner program is $125 and each group is limited to six students per session. Get a friend and take up this fun game! Go to www.golfestes.com in the 18 hole or 9 hole sections you can get more information or give a call at either course.

Junior golf program sign up is available on line at www.golfestes.com or stop by the 18 hole pro shop. The program will begin the first week of June. Any questions about junior golf or the two golf courses contact Mark or Austin at 970586-8146. Or email: 18hole@golfestes.com Hope to see you at the courses soon!

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It’s Showtime! For Everything From Ragtime To Opera By: Doug Fox

Only once a year can you come to a single musical performance and hear folk music, ragtime piano, rock standards, big band jazz, beautiful Broadway melodies, soaring operatic duets, and songs considered American standards. That once-a-year event is the Rotary Club of Estes Park’s fifth Larry Pierce Randy Boyd annual scholarship fundraising musical revue “It’s Showtime!” coming April 24th and 25th at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., in Estes Park.

The emcee for the evening is the always delightful and creative Kurtis Kelly assisted

by Bob Brunson as they tie together a diverse array of talent into an evening of pure enjoyment.

Madison Casey (left) and Diane Roehl And there’s a little bit of everything in the lineup of musical talent.

The Estes Park High School Jazz Band will lead off the show followed by Uncommon Connection, a quartet made up of Bert Bergland, Don Bryson. Bob Gunn, and Roger Thorp.

They’ll sing a pair of popular numbers: “The Longest Time” by Billy Joel and “Loch Lomand.”

Melissa Westover Scott Wilseck Christy Florence, who The former Chief of Staff at the Estes played Elisa Doolittle in the Allenspark Park Medical Center is teaming up with Performing Arts Company production of the administrator of Timberline Medical “My Fair Lady” last year, will be performto form singing duo called Kansas 65. Dr. ing “Poor Wond’ring One” from the Bert Bergland and Bruce Carmichael will Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera “The Pirender two numbers by the Eagles: rates of Penzance.”

“Tequila Sunrise” and “Peaceful Easy Two teenagers in the lineup with amaze Feeling. ” you with their talent. 12-year old Gio DuRandy Boyd represented Estes Park as a mont is a 7th grader who has been playing finalist in Colorado's Got Talent in 2013 classical guitar since he was five. He also likes reading, building computers, study- and has performed in a number of local musical productions in Estes Park ining math, and recently won several cluding his portrayal of Lt. Cable in the awards at the regional science fair for his recent Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies study on caffeine tachyphylaxis. He’ll be playing the Brazilian classical guitar piece production of “South Pacific.” He’ll be performing "Mi Mancherai" by Marco “Sound of Bells” by João Pernambuco.

Marinangeli and Luis Bacalov.

Gio’s older brother, Ted Dumont, is a The husband and wife team of Brad and 15-year old high school sophomore who has been playing violin since he was five. Kelley Anderson have a long track record of singing with medal winning barberHe also enjoys acting and composing.

His highlights of the past year range from shop choruses and quartets. They team up for “It’s Showtime!” with two Broadplaying Benedick in “Much Ado about Nothing” to presenting a group research way numbers: "They Were You" from the project for NASA at the American Astro- Fantastiks and "All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera. nomical Convention in Seattle. He’ll be playing the violin solo “Partita No. 3 PreScott Wilseck has been playing piano ludio” by Bach. since he was eight years old. Over the last 30-years, he’s played with country bands, Lori Burnham has appeared in a number of local musical productions and will rock bands, cowboy singers, fashion shows, a gospel mass, benefit dinners, sound be singing with “It’s Showtime!” for the tracks for plays, and now in Estes Park with fifth year in a row. She’ll be joined by Verlene Thorp on piano and Dmitri Gal- the Riverside Ramblers Dixieland Band. He also will be the piano player at the Estes covski on violin in performing the song Park Silent Movie Festival in August. He “If I Could.”

and Bob Brunson are teaming up for a pair of old standards: “Red Wing” and “Chattanooga Shoe Sine Boy.” Teaming up once again this year for an operatic duet before the Intermission are Melissa Westover and Valerie Dascoli.

Both have performed with the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and other local productions as well as the musical group VocalEase. They are sprucing up their French for the popular “Flower Duet” from the opera “Lakme” by Leo Delibes.

Kurtis Kelly and Bob Brunson will open Act Two followed by the fabulous voice of Nancy Bell. She is a board certified music therapist with her private practice, Life Rhythms Music Therapy, as well as a medical social worker at Estes Park Medical Center. Music, and especially voice, has been a vital part of her life that she cannot imagine living without. She will put that voice to work on two solos from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Song & Dance:” “Unexpected Song” and “Tell Me on a Sunday.”

Singer, songwriter, author and Estes Park Silent Film Comedy Show producer

Steve Smersh

The local musical group known as Elk Hollow is made up of Jack Overly, Gary Reeves, and Dmitri Galcovski. They are frequent performers at a number of Estes Park events and individually have appeared in numerous musical productions in the Estes Valley. They’ll be performing two folk melodies: "The River Is Wide" and "Chilly Winds."

The Major 13 Jazz Choir from Estes Park High School will perform “Nothin’ Could be Finer.”

Baritone Larry Pierce closes the show with a number that’s appropriate for an evening of outstanding music. He’ll reprise “Some Enchanted Evening”-- one of the songs he performed as Emile De Becque in the recent highly acclaimed Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies production of “South Pacific.”

There are two performances of “It’s Showtime!” -- 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th and at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th. Both performances will be held at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies at 1700 Brodie Ave. Tickets are $15 purchased in advance or $18 at the door. Children and students are admitted at no charge. Tickets may be purchased at Macdonald Book Store on Elkhorn, at the Thursday Noon meeting of the Rotary Club of Estes Park (downstairs at the Country Market on Moraine Ave.), the Estes Park Convention and VisTed Dumont itors Bureau, and at

Uncommon Connection

Steve Smersh will sing an original composition called “Miner Bill’s Chronicle.”

Musical coordinator Madison Casey says you might be reminded of the famed comedic pianist Victor Borge when Casey and Diane Roehl perform a novelty piano duet called "C.S. Variations."

Valerie Dascoli

MedX. All of the proceeds from the show go the Estes Park Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at Estes Park High School.

For more information, contact show chairman Pete Sumey at 970-586-3528.

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Poetry Café Thursday, April 23

The spotlight is on and the microphone ready for the eleventh annual Poetry Café sponsored by the Estes Valley Library and Estes Park Elementary School. Students in third through fifth grades and family members are invited to hear live poetry readings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23rd, in the Estes Park Elementary School cafeteria. The main doors will be closed so attendees should use the cafeteria entrance. Pizza will be served and each family member can receive one free slice of pizza by bringing back the coupon that was included in the Friday folders. Return the coupon to Mrs. Wahler by April 22nd. Additional slices of pizza may be purchased for one dollar.

Here’s what students need to do to take part: • First find a book of poetry. It could be a book by a single poet like Shel Silverstein or Jack Prelutsky or students may read an anthology of poems by many different poets. Find lots of poetry books at the library in the non-fiction 811 section. Ask a librarian if you need help locating them.

• Spend some time reading and enjoying the poems. Read through your chosen poems several times to become familiar with the poem’s ideas and images.

The more you understand the poem, the more your audience will understand it.

Allow yourself to see the images created by the words in your imagination.

• Look up any unfamiliar words in the dictionary for their meaning and pronunciation.

• Read the poem quietly aloud to yourself and be aware of punctuation. Listen for the poem’s beat. Practice adding pauses and emphasis in different spots to find the most accurate voice for the poem.

• Read slowly. Allow each word its space. The temptation is to rush. Resist it.

• Practice introducing your poem by announcing the title and the poet’s name. Rehearse the poem by reading it aloud for your parents or friends. Be prepared to share two poems during our Poetry Café.

This year students are encouraged to share an original poem or one that they have memorized. Start with a poem you like, recite it to yourself over and over, and you will get to know the poem. One of the best things about learning a poem by heart is that you get to take a poem inside of yourself. When you memorize a poem it is no longer just a poem, but your poem.

Students may want to dress like a beatnik for the occasion. Black clothes and fancy shades with a beret would make you fit right in. The kids at Estes Park Elementary are too cool to clap when one of their classmates finishes reading a poem. When you’re as cool as they are, you don’t clap. You snap!

Parents, family, teachers, and interested community members are welcome to attend and recite a favorite poem as well.

Students may prepare more than one poem, but this year we want all interested students to have the opportunity to read one poem before we start a second round of readings. Don’t be square.

Be there!

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23rd Annual Spring Contest Powwow And Indian Art Market This Weekend

The Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-wow Association, Inc. (NCIPA) proudly announces the 23rd Annual Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market this weekend, April 18-19 The public is invited to experience a colorful, two-day celebration of northern Colorado’s largest Native American gathering of over 30 tribes represented from the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions. The powwow features Native American music, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, and food. The Grand Entry, which introduces all of the tribal dancer contestants wearing their colorful Native regalia and powwow participants, will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and again on Sunday at 12

noon. NCIPA’s powwow provides opportunities for the public to participate throughout the weekend at the Children’s Activity Center, enjoying the food and arts & crafts, and dancing during “intertribal dancing.”

Furthermore, on Saturday evening beginning at 7 p.m., the public can learn from Edmund Bull, leader of the world champion Indian Drum Group “Red Bull” from Saskatchewan, Canada, about and participate in the Round Dance— a dance of the First Nations People of Canada.

The event takes place this Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 11a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, April 19 from 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m. at Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 Willow Street, Fort Collins, CO. Bleacher seating is limited so please bring your own lawn chairs.

Prices: Ages 13 and older - $6.00/day or $10.00/weekend; children 6-12 $3.00/day or $5.00/weekend; children five and under – free. This is a familyoriented event so no drugs or alcohol are allowed. Also no animals are allowed in the Community Center.

For more information about the powwow and dance contests please refer to: www.fortnet.org/powwow

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GeoFest Coming To Estes Park April 25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shop international or eco-conscious.

Vendors from a variety of niches will be on hand selling their tempting wares.

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

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

Tickets are available for your convenience online now or at the door at 10 a.m.

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

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

Take The Crossroads Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

Glen Haven Thanks Three Estes Park Rotary Clubs

Representatives of Estes Park’s three Rotary clubs gathered April 8 in Glen Haven to hear a big thank you from residents who benefitted from a $168,000 Rotary International Global Grant.

Shown above are Sunrise Club President Kristi Faraguna, President-elect Karen Hall and Past President Richard Visintainer, Noon Club President Brad Rosenbaum and member Jack Vaughan, and Longs Peak Club representatives Julie Phares and Earl Schwartzkopf received hearty thanks and framed certificates from the Board of the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department.

The idea to apply for a Rotary International Global Grant emerged shortly after the September 2013 flood, when area Rotary leaders assessed hardest-hit areas to see where the service organization could assist with recovery. “We wanted to help in any way that we could,” Phares, then Rotary District 5440 Governor, said The conditions in Glen Haven aligned with the requirements for a Rotary International Global Grant for water and sanitation projects. The Estes Park Rotarians worked together on a grant application.

They applied, clubs in Brazil and India collaborated, and the Global Grant was approved, one of the very few to be awarded in the United States.

“It was a real lesson in grant-writing. The three Rotary clubs in Estes Park have been equally involved in this grant process,” said Visintainer.

The $168,000 grant, announced in August

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2014. “We were very fortunate to have the grant awarded in a timely manner,” Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Department Board President Tony Fink said, noting that funds were available less than a year after the flood.

To date, $73,000 has been spent and the remaining funds are targeted for residents’ water and septic projects. The grant committee, consisting of members of the three Estes Park Rotary clubs, has received and reviewed 36 applications for water and sanitation projects.

At the April 8 meeting, Fink recognized Rotarians not only for the grant, but also for hundreds of volunteer hours spent in Glen Haven since the flood. “We owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude for all your help,” he said.

While the Global Grant has made a big impact, it was actually the second Rotary grant awarded to Glen Haven recovery efforts. In February 2014, six month after the devastating flood, the three Estes Park clubs received a District 5440 Disaster Flood Relief Fund grant for $25,540. This grant was used to repair a North Fork River crossing in Glen Haven, a project that helped the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department reach citizens in need of medical help and also provided residents with safer access to their homes.

Estimates place infrastructure repairs in Glen Haven at $1.9 million. Because the roads are private, no state or federal funding is available.

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Northern Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Food & Healthy Living Festival In Estes Park Best-selling Authors, Cooking Demos, Food Trucks, Sustainable Wine and Beer Gardens, Local Music Legends and more Peak Flavors Fest (www.peakflavorfest.com), Northern Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-of-its kind food and healthy living festival, will take place September 26th and 27th at the Estes Park Events Complex in Estes Park, CO. Set against the majestic Rocky Mountains during the peak of the fall season, Peak Flavors Fest will feature bestselling authors, outstanding chefs, food trucks, legendary local musicians, a sustainable wine and beer garden, the latest healthy food trends, nutrition news and more.

For more information, go to www.peakflavorsfest.com.

The festival is produced by Boulderbased Active Interest Media, publishers of many of the most respected brands in the healthy living category including Vegetarian Times, Clean Eating, Better Nutrition, Yoga Journal and Oxygen.

Peak Flavors Fest will feature best-selling chefs and authors including: â&#x20AC;˘ Candice Kumai, four time Bestselling Author, "Cook Yourself Thin," Judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay, E! News Contributor & Health Journalist. â&#x20AC;˘ Kathryn Budig, Nationally renowned yoga teacher, author of The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Big Book of Yoga, and Aim True (Jan 2016) â&#x20AC;˘ Chef Nathan Lyon, Emmy Nominated "Outstanding Culinary Host" and Author

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Mayor Proclaims â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Race Dayâ&#x20AC;?

May 2, 2015 In Estes Park

of Acclaimed Seasonal Cookbook, "Great Food Starts Fresh" â&#x20AC;˘ Jennifer Iserloh, Acclaimed "Skinny Chef," Television Personality, and Author of 50 Shades of Kale and Healthy Cheats â&#x20AC;˘ Tess Masters, Actor, Cook, and Author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Blender Girl Smoothies app â&#x20AC;˘ Chef Patrick Stark, Owner "940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s" Restaurant, Cut Throat Kitchen, ABC's The Taste Season 2, REWrapped â&#x20AC;˘ Amie Valpone, Editor-In-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com, Motivational Mayor Bill Pinkham presents Thor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Duckâ&#x20AC;? Ken TeSelle with a proclamation declarSpeaker, Manhattan Celebrity Chef ing May 2, 2015 as Duck Race Day in Estes Park. Also on hand were Lucky Duck, the â&#x20AC;˘ Mary Margaret Chappell, food editor official mascot of the duck race, duck race committee members and Rotarians for the of Vegetarian Times magazine and aucelebration. thor of Vegetarian Times Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official. Saturday, May 2nd is now offi- ducks are winners.

Everything Vegan CookAnyone can take part in the duck race cially â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Race Dayâ&#x20AC;? in Estes Park. book by adopting a duck from any of the 61 Mayor Bill Pinkham and Town Trustees â&#x20AC;˘ Dayna Macy, participating organizations selling duck made it so by official proclamation at Author of Ravadoptions. Or they adopt one online at Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board meeting. enous: A www.epduckrace.org. If this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race Mayor Pinkham presented the annual Food Lover's duck race proclamation to a flock of ducks follows the pattern in recent years anyone Journey from the Rotary Club of Estes Park, spon- adopting a duck has about a one-in-seven from Obchance of winning a prize. sor of the annual fundraiser for charity. session to So adopt a duck, then come to Nickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Pinkham pointed out that the annual Freedom Fall River Road on Saturday, May 2ndâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; the duck race raises over $100,000 for local Peak Flacharities and organizations. Rubber ducks official â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Race Dayâ&#x20AC;? and enjoy the vors Fest will fun. The ducks will drop into the water at are â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptedâ&#x20AC;? for $20 each and dropped also feature 1:00 p.m. and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll race down the river into Fall River at Nickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resort. They local musical to their destination, Riverside Plaza near float to town and are plucked from the legends Steve the world famous Wheel Bar. river at the Wheel Bar in Riverside Plaza Mansehl, Wendy where hundreds gather Woo, Al Chesis, Dave every year to see which Beegle, as well as the Rob Drabkin duo, and the Liz Barner duo.

Peak Flavors Fest will immediately precede the 20th anniversary celebration of Yoga Journal Live!, taking place at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park (go to www.yjevents.com for more information). Together, these events create a unique nine-day epicurean and healthy living experience led by the most sought after brands in healthy living.

For pricing and information: info@peakflavorsfest.com

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UPDATED CREEKSIDE SUITES 2 BR condo on Fall River w/some of the best onsite management in Estes Park. Buy for the nice income stream or use for yourself. Great deck overlooks river. $194,900 1400 David Dr #10

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PRIVATELY LOCATED OFF FALL RIVER ROAD Lot 1 of Deer Ridge Subdivision is a great place to build your mountain home. Plentiful wildlife. Level building envelope & utilities close by.

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Long gone are the days of the high pressure real estate sales person with the white shoes and matching white belt. Not too many years back, you had to contact a Realtor to get information on a home. Realtors controlled the market because they controlled the data. Information on homes that were for sale was kept in the office in large three ring binders. You had to make an appointment with a Realtor to get access to the information. So, it was all about the Realtor. The best Realtors had their faces plastered everywhere from shopping carts at the grocery store to benches at the bus stop. With today’s ever changing technology consumers have access to the information on a myriad of web sites from Realtor.com to Zillow to HotPads.com, not to mention individual agent’s web sites. Today’s consumer frequently has more information on a particular home than their Realtor because they have studied it on three web sites and have memorized every detail. It’s no longer all about the Realtor, so why do you need one?

Well, for one reason is Realtors work in real estate every day and they know the neighborhoods, new developments that could affect the neighborhood, trends in the market and specific facts that clients may not even consider. In my area, there are eight water delivery and treatment systems. Some are good and others are weak or very expensive. You need a Realtors knowledge of the area to make good decisions.

Reason two, you know who you are dealing with. Realtors subscribe to a code of ethics and are bound by rules, licensing and continuing education. Not everyone will qualify to be a Realtor and if you think there is a problem you can file a

complaint through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Another reason is Realtors have access to marketing methods that are not available to the general public. Over 90% of today’s home buyers start their search for their new home on the internet. Realtors have access to their regional multiple listing service (MLS) that is only available to Realtors and licensed real estate agents.

(Yes, there is a difference, but that is for another article) Through the MLS, information on homes for sale are syndicated to hundreds of web sites all over the world.

Every state is different, but the Colorado Division of Real Estate drafts the forms used by Realtors to help people buy or sell their home. The Contract to Buy/Sell is 17 pages long and written in legal jargon to cover any aspect of a real estate transaction that may come along.

Isn’t it nice to know that you have a Realtor on your side making sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed to help protect your interests?

Lastly, Realtors advocate on your behalf.

Colorado allows Buyers Agents, Sellers Agents or Transaction Broker relationships between Broker and Client. Agents are contractually bound to promote the best interests of the client with the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity.

When you sign an agency contract with your Realtor it binds them to seek a price and terms that are acceptable to you and they will counsel you as to any known material defects of a home or risks of a transaction.

Many people sell their homes themselves. Before I started as a Real Estate Advisor, I sold my home myself and was fortunate that nothing occurred that jeopardized me or my family’s well-being. Since becoming a Real Estate Advisor and knowing what I do now, you definitely need a Realtor.

An Urgent Appeal For Help From The Cultural Arts Council Of Estes Park We have an urgent need to let the community know of the potential demise of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (CACEP). The fires of 2012 and the disastrous floods of 2013 severely stressed our abilities to carry out a robust visual and performance arts agenda. The resulting shortfall in donations and grants has left us with few alternatives. Rent, utilities and payrolls (two part time employees) have overwhelmed our limited funding. Without a dramatic increase in funding, the Board of Directors feel that after the 25 years of a successful program, the council’s program must be terminated. A meeting is being held on April 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss the options and possible alternatives. Members and the community are invited to outline the challenge and discuss the situation and any other choices we have. Your thoughts

and ideas on how to maintain this vital contribution to the community (both residents and visitors) are welcomed.

Please think about the shows and concerts that you have enjoyed over the years. Come by the gallery at least one last time to enjoy the 18th Annual Student Expressions show (through April 26). It is a wonderful display of art from Estes Park school students – grades K12. And, if you can, drop off a donation as a vote to continue. This has been a labor of love but life still demands payment to make things happen.

Thank you to all of the artists, volunteers and art appreciators who have filled the past 25 years with wonderful memories.

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Costa Rica, “Here We Come!”

Exciting times abound for the Sister City Organization of Estes Park and the Estes Institute! On April 23 many “ambassadors” from Estes Park will be traveling to Costa Rica in Central America under these proud banners. Monteverde, Costa Rica, has long been Estes Park’s proud Sister City. This upcoming trip will incorporate many opportunities for learning and sharing between the good people of Monteverde, scientists and naturalists from Costa Rica, and our visitors from Estes Park. Nick Mollé, President of the Estes Park Sister City Organization, will convey a letter from Mayor Bill Pinkham, which will share our current thoughts on this and future cultural and scientific exchanges between our two towns and surrounding National Parks.

Librarian Claudine Perrault and Sister City representative Jan Thompson will coordinate efforts to further the creation of a library in Monteverde. Chuck Scott, principal of the Estes Park High School, will be introduced to the teachers and students of the Santa Elena School. In June of this year, two Estes Park teachers will accompany seven students to the Santa Elena School in Monteverde and to the incredible Santa Elena Cloud Forest.

These students will be traveling under

the auspices of the Estes Institute. For many years now, students, scientists, bird watchers, and naturalists have shared exchanges and knowledge between Rocky Mountain National Park and the Santa Elena Cloud Forest.

As our current representatives are winging their way to Costa Rica, many bird species will be flocking north from Costa Rica to Colorado where they will enjoy a warm summer in the Rockies. Monteverde and Estes Park both lie at the base of the Continental Divide of the Rocky Mountains. We share roughly the same number of inhabitants, our economy bases are built largely upon tourism, and the backbone of our countries is the Rocky Mountain chain of mountains. It’s a perfect Sister City match!

In our local Sister City Organization, as in life, everyone and everything is on the move! We exchange locales, we share learning experiences, and we now, more than ever, have the opportunity to communicate one-on-one with the good people of Monteverde, Costa Rica, to further appreciate and understand our respective cultures and Mother Nature’s incredible interplay between our two communities.

Bon Voyage, team Estes!

Wild Light Wins Coveted National Book Award you immerse yourself in its pages.

Wild Light was released on September 4th, 2014 in conjunction with the kickoff events for the 100th anniversary. Since then the book has sold nearly 3,000 copies and a reprint of the book will begin later this month. The book is available through the Images of Rocky Mountain National Park gallery behind Bond Park, Macdonald Book Shop, the Stanley Hotel gift shop, Kind Coffee, the Photos courtesy of Sandy Powers. www.sandypowers.net Estes Park Museum and the bookstores of the Rocky Wild Light, the stunning new coffeetable book from Estes Park photographer Mountain Conservancy inside of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Erik Stensland, has won the Gold Medal The Benjamin Franklin Book Awards in the Nature/Environment category and are given out every year to independently Silver Medal in the Coffee Table Book published books, acknowledging excelcategory at the 2015 Benjamin Franklin lence in writing and design. These Book Awards. awards are regarded as the highest naWild Light is a photographic journey through Rocky Mountain National Park, tional honor for self-publishers. This year a nationally-loved park which celebrates there were 1,400 entries. Stensland reits centennial this year. The book is filled ceived his gold and silver awards at the 27th Annual IPBA Benjamin Franklin with nearly 200 breathtaking images of Awards ceremony on April 10, 2015 in this incredibly beautiful and diverse national treasure. Stensland has hiked all of Austin, Texas. the park’s many trails, visited remote corners and captured amazing vistas, most often in the dramatic and magical light of sunrise and sunset. His images are accompanied by a fascinating description of the park’s flora and fauna, its regions, seasons and ecosystems. Particularly interesting this centennial year is Stensland’s historical perspective on this jewel in the national park system. Stensland’s immense passion for wilderness and beauty are displayed on every page. Wild Light will not leave you unchanged as

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Estes Valley Chamber Singers At Winter Series Concert Finale This Sunday 122 Apache Lyons, CO 80540

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Wonderful vacation rental at historic Marys Lake Lodge. On sight restaurant, heated swimming pool and comfortable bar/restaurant with live music many evenings. Remarkable views of Marys Lake, Estes Valley and the snow-capped continental divide. Enjoy this wonderful vacation property and the income when you are not using it. Easy access to Rocky Mountain National Park and down town Estes Park. Furniture included or removed as you require. $299,900 MLS#755441

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Tenors: Scott Anderson, Dave Evans, Mark Richards, Pete Sumey Basses: Dick Broman, Don Bryson, Jim Docter, Bob Gunn Accompanist: Michelle Gergen-Wisner The Music Festival ends another successful Winter Series at the Stanley. We thank our audiences and sponsors this season.

The Estes Park Music Festival will soon present a free public concert in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. For more information see estesparkmusicfestival.org.

Looking forward to the 2015-2016 Winter Series? Plan ahead and purchase a package of ten Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series forever tickets for $80, 20% off individual ticket price (cannot be used for Summer Concerts). Forever Tickets will not expire and can be used for any Winter Concert Series performance this year or any future year. Subscription packages are available at the door, on the day of the concert, or at Hobert Office Services, 1140 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO. A special thank you to Peterbark Productions in assisting with programing, our Winter Series Sponsors, Ron and Vivian Gordon, The Community Thrift Shop, our weekly sponsors and the Stanley Hotel.

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org.

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The Estes Park Music Festival is pleased to welcome back the Estes Valley Chamber Singers for the Winter Series Season Finale.

The concert will take place this Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. in the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. Admission is only $10.00 at the door, students and children are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Lowell and Caroline Krandell.

Artistic Director and Conductor of the Estes Valley Chamber Singers since 2004, Richard Dixon brings over 50 years of experience directing choirs from junior high to the university level. A graduate of the School of Music at Southeast Missouri State University with degrees in art, theatre and music, he began his teaching career in Kenosha, Wisconsin where his choirs gained national recognition for excellence. Conductor Dixon has sung with the St. Louis Symphony, the Chicago Symphony and the Milwaukee Symphony. In addition to his conducting activities, Richard is also a published composer and arranger, with over seventy works in print.

About the singers: In 2004, a small group of eight singers met to discuss their desire to form a group that would sing some challenging music. At first, the group was satisfied to just get together and sing for the pure enjoyment of it, with no real vision of actually performing in public. It was during this first year that a member of the community came to them asking if they would consider singing at a memorial service, and requested that they sing Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de confessore, k339, and the Estes Valley Chamber Singers was born.

Now sixteen members, the singers have amassed a repertoire of over one hundred choral works including several major works, and perform two concerts each year. All of the singers are residents of Estes Park and surrounding area.

Please join us for this spectacular concert. We are privileged to have such wonderful talent in Estes Park.

Sopranos: Anna Baker, Nancy Bell, Kathy Bowers, Carolyn Warner Altos: Kathleen Black, Brenda Dixon, Patti Dolezal, Jane Stuart

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Last Call For Entries For The Plein Air Rockies Show Entry deadline is midnight Saturday April 18, 2015!

Participants will have the opportunity to enter their previous Plein Air works in the gallery’s prelude show, participate in the 12 day Plein Air Paint Out Festival and display their newest works that are generated during the paint out in the official Plein Air Rockies 2015

Gallery Show. Artist can also enter in the Plein Air Rockies Quick Draw and have the chance to win dozens of prizes!

Contact the Cultural Arts Council for prospectus at info@estesarts.com or visit our website at www.estesarts.com.

Enter today, entry fee is only $30 for this globally recognized prestigious event!

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Peak To Peak Concert This Saturday Introduces New Diva This Saturday, April 18th at 3:00 at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, local residents can take advantage of their first opportunity to hear an exceptionally gifted new resident, Denise Stookesberry, giving a solo recital based on “A Mother’s Perspective.”

Although it was too early for Mothers’ Day, she gave the same recital in her previous hometown at the Tavern of Fine Art in St. Louis just before arriving here.

The program includes classical selections from Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann to popular selections from musicals, such as “Into the Woods” and “Ragtime,” and concludes with “Goodnight, My Angel” by Billy Joel. Dr. Margaret Patterson will accompany Mrs. Stookesberry for this early-Mothers’-Day concert.

Mrs. Stookesberry brings a wealth of valuable, professional experience to this community. For over 25 years, she has been and continues to be an active singer, choral director, and private voice teacher.

She holds a Master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, where she also served as a faculty member. Highlights on the operatic stage include roles with Opera Theater of St. Louis; Pensacola Opera in Florida; Opera Unlimited, Ohio Light Opera in Wooster, OH; Union Avenue Opera in St. Louis; St. Louis’s MUNY, the oldest outdoor musical theater in the country; and a solo with the Oratorio Society of Estes Park in Colorado. In addition, she has been a vital member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus for many years as a section leader and soloist in performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra under the batons of world-renowned conductors Leonard Slatkin and David Robertson.

Furthermore, Mrs. Stookesberry was a semi-finalist in the International Opera Singers’ Competition, sponsored by the

Center for Contemporary Opera in New York, and a finalist for the Frederick Schorr Memorial Performance Prize at Opera Lenawee in Michigan. She was voted Best Actress in a community theater production by the Hawthorne Players in St. Louis. Under her direction and leadership, her choirs have performed at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. In concert halls throughout Austria, they have received superior ratings in country-wide competitions and have been recognized by the Governor of Missouri for their contribution to the arts. In addition, her vocal students have sung professionally in touring Broadway companies, community theaters, professional choruses, and have earned vocal scholarships to Pennsylvania State University, Indiana University, and New York University, among others.

Mrs. Stookesberry and her husband, Dave, are thrilled to be finally making the transition to full-time residency in the Estes Park area after vacationing in the Rockies for more than 20 years. She recently accepted a position as Music Director at the United Methodist Church of Estes Park and is offering voice lessons to students in the area.

As usual, Peak to Peak Concerts is offering this program, the eighth in the 2014-15 series, free of charge. Except for token contributions to Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church for its gracious hospitality, all donations given at the Peak to Peak Concerts, proudly sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and the Allenspark Community Cultures Council, go to the performing musicians to help compensate for their expenses and many years of musical training. A $10.00 donation is suggested. Checks made out to OSEP or ACCC are tax deductible.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time For Kindergarten Roundup!

Calling the class of 2028! Grab your boots and hats! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Kindergarten Roundup!

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

Please contact the Elementary School Office to schedule an appointment. 970-

586-7406.

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

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

!Es El Dia Del Coralito Del Jardin De Infantes!

Llamando a la clase de 2028! ÂĄTome sus sombreros y sus botas! !Es el dĂ­a del Corralito del JardĂ­n de Infantes!

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

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

Los niĂąos deben estar presentes con sus padres ese dĂ­a. Cualquier niĂąo que tenga 5 aĂąos hasta el 30 de septiembre, 2014, es elegible para inscribirse en el JardĂ­n de Infantes. ÂĄLos padres pueden recoger la informaciĂłn para inscribirse en la oficinas de la Escuela Elemental o en lĂ­nea en estesschools.org de manera anticipada !

EPMS Students Recognized For Bringing Up Grades!

On April 1, 2015 Estes Park Middle School held an academic awards ceremony for students. Students were awarded the BUG's award for bringing up their grades in at least one class while keep the other grades consistent. The BUG's award is sponsored by the Kiwanis club.

Students receiving this award included Ellie Bergsten, Rachel Calvin, Jana Coop, Trevyn Duell, Maia Faulkner, Gerardo Garcia, Obadiah Jones, Shayne LaFon, Braden Moore, Lucas Pearson, Charly Raymond, Nathan Santagati, Haddi Thompson, Gabriel Vialpando, Ruth Ann Walker, Luke Webster, Serena Wendell, Peyton Wilkerson, Jesus Apodaca Luna, Raul Arellano Perez, Samantha Daley, Meghan Frey, Aiden Gosnell, Aubrey Kinely, Alex Leija, Aaron Owen, Noah Pitsch, Sabrina Rittner, Evan Schaefer, Arden Thompson, Savina Apodaca, Maddy Asche, Susana Bencomo, Dennis Campos, Jesus Chairez, Cody Erskine, Kaelin Flanery, Makeyla Garcia, Derrick Hamel, Chloe Jensen, Tucker Johnson, Aliah Jones, Bellanie LeBlanc, Abby Lemirande, Sam Leonard, Diana Lujan,

Julia McMillan, Hayli Moe, Zach Ostrich, Rainey Philips, Jeshua Rodriguez, Kaezen Tag, Jose Vaca Cruz, and Bryant Zarate.

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The Use Of Reuseable Bags Is Elementary By: Kris Hazelton

David Born has worked on various recycling projects in Estes Park in the past, and when he saw a program on television about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it moved him to act.

Much of our waste today is comprised of plastic that does not biodegrade. This waste accumulates in swirling seas of debris called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where birds and mammals are dying of starvation and dehydration with bellies full of plastics; where fish are ingesting toxins at such a rate that soon they will no longer be safe to eat.

This patch of floating junk, roughly the size of Texas, contains approximately 3.5 million tons of trash. Shoes, toys, plastic bags, pacifiers, wrappers, toothbrushes, and bottles too numerous to count are only part of what can be found in this accidental dump floating midway between Hawaii and San Francisco. (Google Pacific Garbage Dump and you will be forever changed).

The thought of this floating dump troubled David who wondered just how he could encourage others to reduce, reuse and recycle. The thought occurred to him that maybe he could begin by getting people to start using re-useable bags when they shop and what better place to start to teach the importance of recycling than with the youth of our community.

He contacted Estes Park Elementary

School several years ago and started a recycle bag project with the students at EPES. In 2015, Art Teacher Ilah Reynar is anxious to keep this important project going.

To help pay for the canvas bags, David enlisted the help of the League Of Women Voters and the Community Thrift Shop who generously give the money to purchase the re-useable bags.

The students have learned some shocking facts about plastic shopping bags: • Production of the bags contributes to air pollution and energy consumption • Four to five trillion plastic bags are manufactured each year • Americans use over 380 billion polyethylene bags per year • Americans throw away approximately 100 billion polyethylene bags per year • Of those 100 trillion plastic bags, only 1% are recycled • It takes 1,000 years for polyethylene bags to break down • As polyethylene breaks down, toxic substances leach into the soil and enter the food chain • Approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die per year by ingesting plastic bags • Plastic bags are often mistaken as food by marine mammals. 100,000 marine

Trivia Bowl Monday April 20th At Estes Park High School

Ted Dumont, Hannah Willis, Josie Christenson, and Simone Paul are hosting the event for their trip to Costa Rica. Courtesy photo

Students from Estes Park High School are hosting a Trivia Bowl at the high school Monday April 20th at 6:00 p.m.

This event is a fundraiser to help students pay for a science exchange trip to Costa Rica.

The cost to enter the contest is $100 for a team of four participants. Jubilations will be catering dinner the night of the event and the cost of dinner is included in your team registration fee. Anyone interested in participating can register by contacting Pam Frey at pam_frey@psdr3.k12.co.us. Teams can pay the night of the competition, but we need to know the number of teams by

Sunday evening at the latest to make sure we have the right amount of food for participants.

The top three teams will receive individual trophies and the first place team will also be given a larger trophy to display. Some teams are planning to dress up for fun. Feel free to come as you are or dress up as a team. This should be a great night and will helps some fantastic students connect with our Sister City Monte Verde in an amazing science exchange.

Please contact Pam Frey as soon as possible to register.

Pam_frey@psdr3.k12.co.us

mammals die yearly by eating plastic bags.

• These animals suffer a painful death, the plastic wraps around their intestines or they choke to death • Plastic bags choke landfills • Plastic bags are carried by the wind into forests, ponds, rivers, lakes and our oceans • There are alternatives to plastic bags.

All of this death and pollution is unnecessary They learned that to help out this terrible situation they can: • Reuse plastic shopping bags • Utilize reusable shopping bags made of cloth • Recycle plastic shopping bags by returning them to the store • Tell others about the harmful impact of plastic bag usage Students also learned it might take a lit-

tle planning and a little more time to say no to plastic bags, but by putting life ahead of inconvenience, each and every one of us can make a difference to the health of our planet and to all of those living things that have no choice but to live or to die because of the decisions we make.

This was a very valuable project for the students and David said, “Seeing the children so excited about this project really makes me feel good. It’s working the way I had hoped. This will be good for the kids, for the school and the Earth.”

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EVRPD Youth Soccer, Youth Flag Football, Rec. Cheer And Teen Info

Girls Fastpitch Instruction Come learn the basics of softball and learn about fast-pitch softball. This is a program to introduce softball to local 5th Annual Lawson Skate Competition agencies from all around the state that young ladies. We will work on basic soft& Longboard Challenge! are a part of this program. It is so all ball skills including throwing, catching, youth ages 5-16 can participate in a On Friday, May 22, 2015, come on hitting, rules, games, and having fun. healthy summer activity. Practices are down to the Lawson Skate Park at StanThis program is for girls 7-12 years old. It ley Park at 2 p.m. for our 5th Annual Law- held twice a week locally, Tuesday and is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10Thursday, 8-9 a.m., at Bobcat Stadium. son Skate Comp and Longboard Chal11am. Registration: 4/6/15-5/13/15. InThere are 5 meets in various Front Range District: $38, Out-of-District: $48. lenge! Registration is only $5 for one event, $6 for both! This is your chance to locations and ALL meets are *optional.

Rockies Skill Challenge Practices start June 2 and the last meet is win great prizes from Lithium, BC Surf The Rockies Skill Challenge is a FREE, July 25, which is the State Meet. There and Sport, Meta Skate, and more! Divistate-wide event, for youth to participate are separate boys and girls divisions. Age sions: K-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, 9thagainst their peers in throwing, base run12th Grade, Adult (18 years old +). Prizes as of July 26, 2015. Registration: 4/6/15ning, and batting. The Rockies Skill 5/20/15. In-District: $38, Out-of-District: for each age group: Skate Comp; 1st Challenge is Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m., at $48.

Place: Deck/Chance to win complete; Stanley Park. There are separate boys and 2nd Place: Trucks; 3rd Place: Wheels.

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

All-Star Park in Lakewood and receives Smoking/Tobacco use, Drugs, or Alcohol Program Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays tickets to the Rockies game. Volunteers permitted. Participants can pick up regis- ONLY; June 2 through July 16 *(Little are needed to run this event. tration forms at the EVRPD Admin OfHitters is Thursdays only, 10-10:45am).

Tennis fice at 690 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Teams will practice once a week on TuesBeginner tennis programs are available Park, CO 80517 or at The Youth Center. days and play a game once a week on this summer for 8-10 year olds using Day of event sign-up ok! No online regis- Thursdays, with the exception of the first smaller courts, restricted bounce balls, tration available. week. There will be 3 practices before the and special racquets.

Tennis lessons are CARA Track first game on Thursday, June 11. Practice also available for 11-16 year olds using dates: June 2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14.

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

Registration: 4/6/15-5/6/15. In-District: Premier Recreational Track Program.

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

The EVRPD is one of many recreation 7/7/15-7/17/15. Session 3: 7/28/15-

8/7/15. All sessions are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the Stanley Park Courts. 8-10 years olds are 9-10am. 1116 year olds are 10-11am. Registration is 4/1/15-ongoing. In-District: $45. Out-ofDistrict: $56.

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

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

Registration/Contact Us Online registration is available at www.evrpd.com. Drop-in registration is available at the EVRPD Admin Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave. Cost is $38/InDistrict and $48/Out-of-District, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-5868191, x3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Mackenzie Francis Places First In State Finals Of Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge Congratulations to Mackenzie Francis for placing 1st in the Girls 7/8 year old division in the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge held at Gold Crown Fieldhouse in Lakewood, CO on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

The Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge is a free, state-wide, basketball competition for boys and girls from ages 7-14 years old to compete in three events; passing, shooting, and dribbling. The top boy and girl finisher in each age group advanced to the sectional competition at Longmont Recreation Center, on Sunday, February 15, 2015. The top sectional boy and girl finisher in each age group advanced to the state championship at Gold Crown Fieldhouse on April 4, 2015. At the State Competition, the top three scorers in each age group received a plaque, an autographed basketball, a Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge T-shirt, a certificate award, and all contestants received tickets into the Nuggets game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center!

Congratulations, Mackenzie!

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18th Annual Student Expressions Art Show Award Winners The 18th annual Student Expression Art Paper: Show celebrates the creative spirit of Excellence: Carley Chrastil young artists in the Park School Dist.

Merit: Kalyn Morgan grades K through 12. District art teach3D Mixed Media: ers Ilah Reynar (elementary school), Excellence: Laura Lockwood Nicole Rische (middle school) and Mary Merit: Cade Barleen Nelson (high school) assembled this Ceramics: special collection of visual art works throughout the school year.

Excellence: Sadie Miller, Blue and Orange Bowl Over 325 works of art in two and three dimensions of multi-mediums are now Merit: Becca Smith, Mermaid on display at the CAC Fine Art Gallery Mixed Media 2D: located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. It is one Excellence: of the many exhibitions slated each year Elaura Lockwood, Ink and Watercolor celebrating the visual arts.

Merit: Emilee Holmes, Green Vase Opening day for the Student ExpresMiddle school student winners are: sions began on the 11th of April with Painting Silk Fiber: cookies and an award ceremony for the Excellence: Sophie Greeway student's work. Esteemed artist Vickie Mastron a 3D mixed media artist stuMerit: Megan Miller diously and diligently juried the hunDrawing: dreds of works and carefully decided on Excellence: Libby Scout Baker nine different categories amongst the Merit: Arden Thompson three schools. With 312 students particiMixed Media: pating this year this was no easy task.

Excellence: Isabella Erikson Nonetheless, Vickie came to her final Merit: Dennison Kelly decision. Announcing the winners of this year’s show, the high school winMetal Mixed Media: ners are: Excellence: Anikka Thorne Drawing: Merit: Alandra Erives Excellence: Piper La Sota Glass Mosaic: Merit: Casey Walsh Excellence: Aubrey Kinley Painting: Merit: Pauline Bernat Excellence: Adam Tulley Elementary school winners are: Merit:Kaylee Coleson Drawing:

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El Programa de Recuperación de Inundaciones de la Montaña esta ofreciendo un seminario de preparación. Estaremos presentando kits de emergencia para 72 horas a la comunidad, en lo que respecta a preparar su hogar y su vehículo.

Ven a ver como hacer un kit de preparación puede ser muy sencillo. También vamos a estar compartiendo ideas para estar preparado para la escorrentía de primavera y la temporada de incendios en el verano.

Jueves, 23 de Abril 5:30pm – 6:30pm Sala Hondius en la biblioteca

Dibujos patrocinados por:

Excellence: Marshall Erikson Merit: Jessica O’Mally Painting: Excellence: Kenzi Carnell Merit: Cole Ingram Mixed Media Collage: Excellence: Naomi CM Merit: Eric Bradford Ceramics: Excellence: Alex Michael e Merit: Alexis Henning Sculpture: Excellence: Zoe West Merit: Miranda Montes Mixed Media: Excellence: Quinn Reynar Merit: William Chacon Printing: Excellence: Cooper Mendonca Merit: Ella Santagoti It is a true honor to be selected into the annual arts show held at the CAC, all entry nominations are conducted by Park District art teachers, thank you for all you do for our young students.

“The Cultural Arts Council’s mission is to enhance the quality and accessibility of visual and performing arts for people of all ages.” “Hosting the annual district art show not only shares the accomplishments of our area youth with resi-

dents and visitors, but spotlights the excellent art education curriculum that is presented in Estes Park schools by its gifted faculty. Student Expressions is one of our crown jewels, and we are very proud to sponsor it each year.”

Amongst the opening day activities students were also nominated for two separate awards the first one being the coveted “Artist Choice Award.” Kaylyn Morgan took the ballots by storm with her 2D Guitar artwork. In the second category, the people had a say in who was their “Star of the Gallery” with Cole Ingram winning the hearts of the guests for his polar bear drawing. The “Gallery Choice Award” winner was Laura Ingel for her painted ceramic fish.

Stop by this year and celebrate the talents of our local students who aspire to venture into the creative outlets of art and education.

There are many exciting and unique pieces of artwork in this show including a collaborative work that high school artists painted. It is a mural that stands eight feet high by six feet wide consisting of separate canvases which create a masterpiece remincient of Van Gogh’s Starry Night spliced with Pierre- Aguste Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party.” This particular piece of artwork won the “Best in Show” award for the all schools category.

Congratulations to all the students!

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Frank Willets Frank James Willets, known as Jim, passed away January 12, 2015, in Tucson, AZ of a brain aneurysm. Jim was born in Bridgeport, CT in 1936. He grew up in Portland, OR, and spent his teen years in Redwood City, CA. In 1954 his family moved to Los Angeles, where he lived until moving to Colorado in 1984. In his work life he worked for Hughes Aircraft, Litton Industries, and PerTec, before becoming part of a start-up company called Computer Memories Inc, where he designed one of the first computer hard drives.

He was not the inventor of the microchip, as was rumored, and which gave him a good chuckle. He retired to Estes Park, where he lived full-time until 2002, when he started wintering in Saddlebrooke, Arizona.

His interests included softball, boating, flying, and animal rescue. He was a history buff, and loved travel. With a group of good friends, he rode from

coast to coast and border to border of the U.S. on his motorcycle.

He made many trips to Europe and Scandinavia, but Italy was his favorite.

He was an avid reader and photographer, and had a deep appreciation of music of all kinds.

Jim is survived by Elena Willets, his wife of 40 years; his son Frank James and daughter-in-law Mandy Willets of Nampa, ID; his daughter Denyse and son-in-law Art Yanez; his grandchildren Erin Willets; Art and Jennesa Yanez; Amanda Willets; Lucas Yanez; and Tyler Yanez; two great-grandchildren, Myles James Floyd and Arturo Yanez IV, and two more expected.

His life was not long, but it was full, and he lived it well. A memorial service is planned for this summer in Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you might make a donation to the Pet Association of Estes Park, or to the charity of your choice.

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

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

For info: 303-747-2415.

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

880 MacGregor Avenue.

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

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

Single? Wanna Mingle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association The Women’s Golf Association invites all women who love to golf to consider joining us every Tuesday morning for a round of golf, good company and some laughs thrown in as a bonus. If you have not golfed in a league before, do not let that stop you. You will be mentored in our Hens and Chicks program and will be assigned a mentor who will show you

the ropes. Golf season is right around the corner. Our opening luncheon is scheduled for April 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hanger Restaurant. Our first league game is the first Tuesday in May. If interested or just want more information call Kay Tritico at 586-2375. Hope to see you at the course.

Join Estes Park Men’s Golf Association • Handicapped competition every Monday-April 20th through October.

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

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

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

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Housekeepers needed for vacation rentals.

Please bring resume to Range Property Managment 342 W. Riverside Drive

Dominos Pizza

Summer Jobs with Lodging 2 positions open Kitchen Staff and Camp Nurse.

See full descriptions and application instructions at rockyridge.org/about/ about.php#tabs-5 or email RRMC@RockyRidge.org

Help Wanted:

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

Now Hiring Seasonal Positions

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

Murphy’s Resort Is hiring for:

HOUSEKEEPING (Bilingual a plus)

Employment Resort Assistant:

Looking for someone who is flexible, sociable, self-motivated, with time management and organizational skills.

The role may vary daily and involve organizing, stocking, inventory, maintaining and inspecting laundries and condos. Also, supervise work activities of cleaning personnel to ensure rooms are clean, orderly, and ready for occupancy. English and a reliable vehicle a must. Pay based on experience.

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email resume to: hello@openairadventurepark.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Busy, Year Round Resort has a

Professional Hospitality Position

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Estes Park Elementary Summer Site Program Temporary part-time

Housekeeping

Positions Available.

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

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

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

Program Aides

Print application at www.BeGreatLarimer.org and submit completed with resume & cover letter to 103 Smokey Street, Fort Collins, CO - Attn: HR

Wyndham Vacation Ownership,

FRONT DESK Full & Part Time

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apply At Store Admin Asst/Receptionist Range Realty is seeking a person w/good people/computer/ phone skills.

Please send resume and cover letter to: PO Box 1604 Estes Park, CO 80517

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

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

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

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

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Employment Now Hiring:

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

Now Hiring: Servers Bartender Bussers Apply at: 1560 Big Thompson Ave. The Cleaning Lady

~ Now hiring house cleaner ~

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

Dietary Department Dietary Aide Registered Dietician – PRN

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

Home Health Personal Care Provider

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

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

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

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Now hiring for the following positions:

Maintenance Person

Hard working, honest, reliable.

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

1400 David Dr. Estes Park, CO

If you like working with people and like to be outdoors, Lincare has a job for you!

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

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

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

Growth opportunities are excellent. Insurance & Benefits.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

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

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

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

Housekeeping Will train the right person.

Ability to work as a team and independently.

Employment

Now Hiring

All Positions

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

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

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

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

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

First point of contact for our clients/families.

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

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

Apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd.

NOW HIRING Chef Facilities Assistant Programs Facilitator Resident Advisor

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

Hiring full or part time bus driver for summer season.

CDL P2 with air brakes required.

Flexible schedule.

Also hiring

Office sales and service staff.

4 day work week, no evenings.

June through August.

Call 970-586-8852.

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

Dietary Aide

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

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

EPMC offers competitive wages & benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Spa will call for furthering interview process.

FOR BARE FEET HIRING Seasonal Retail Associates

for Spring, Summer & Fall 4-8 hours shifts 16-40 hours a week 40% Discount on FBF Socks $10 an hour to start w/ experience $9 an hour to start w/out experience Performance Increase after 30 Days Ideal for LOCALS seeking reliable supplemental income and recurring seasonal employment, STUDENTS looking for school break/summer employment are encouraged to apply.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY must include weekends, evenings and holidays.

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

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Employment ESTES PARK, CO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

Location of the motel 927 Moraine Avenue, Hwy 36 Call for interview - 970-586-2743 Or email resume to alpine@alpinetrailridgeinn.com Visit website at www.alpinetrailridgeinn.com El Alpine Trail Ridge Inn está necesitando housekeepers

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

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

El supervisor del housekeepers habla español.

NOW HIRING DISHWASHERS, SAMPLE-BAR COOKS & WAITSTAFF Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Part time now; full time in the spring.

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

Housekeeper Year Round

Qualifications: Will train the right person. Ability to work as team and independently. Must read, write and communicate in English. Bi-lingual is a plus. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Competitive Pay.

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE Fast paced dental office seeks part-time

Office Assistant/Organizer.

Candidate needs to be computer literate, prepared to multi-task (including but NOT limited to, tending a multi-line phone), and possess excellent time management and communication skills. Must be ready to be a team player in our personalized local office. Please e-mail resume to dralex@qwestoffice.net

Employment

Year Round Bennett Preschool Teacher Buildings Maintenance Tech General Maintenance Tech Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader Housekeeping Crew Leader Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions We have many other openings; please see our website or call 970-586-3341 x1013 Job descriptions & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Send Resume to david.estesparkcentral@gmail.com or mail to 505 Big Horn Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone: 970-302-2648

The United Methodist Church of Estes Park is seeking applicants for this 18 hours/week, preferably Tuesday thru Thursday, position.

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

Administrative Assistant:

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

Competitive Pay. No Experience Required.

Please have resumes to the church

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

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

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

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

HOUSEKEEPER

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

Apply in Person

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

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

Apply at the Discovery front desk.

Please have personal and employment references available.

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

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

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

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

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

EPMC offers competitive wages & benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for outgoing, friendly, experienced retail sales staff.

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

Store hou rs:

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

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

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Employment NOW HIRING

• Wait staff • host staff • Line Cook • service Manager

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

• Checkers • Deli clerks

Brighten the lives of older adults in your community. Provide non-medical home care services to our greatest generation!

Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

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

TRANSPORTATION

Condos

Motorcycles

2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing 3Br, 3Ba, 2 Car, WD FP NS/NP. Views, Patio. Yr. Lease, Dep. Vista Ridge.

Avail 5/15 $1400 (970) 586-4112

Commercial Rentals

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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

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

- Bartender - experienced Night Cook Apply at 225 Park Lane

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

Accepting Applications For: • BReAkfAst LiNe Cook

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

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

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

• expeRieNCeD BReAkfAst/LUNCh seRveR • host P/T, Weekends Only

Furnished Efficiency’s $175 - $190 / week Includes Utilities & Cable N/S, No Pets Call Todd @ 586-8141

Wants To Rent Seeking Long Term House Rental 1 or 2 bedrooms, outside of town okay. Call Donna 586-1988 or 970-203-1750 Single adult, NS with 2 small pets, House, any size, 1-2 year lease.

References.

970-586-4208.

TRANSPORTATION Cars

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

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*BReAkfAst AtteNDANt (must be able to work between 5am and 1pm)

RVs RV STORAGE Sites available for RV storage on Moraine Ave., $50/mo. 970-412-9672

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*fRoNt Desk AGeNt (must be available for shifts between 6am and Midnight)

excellent Wages and up to $2/hr seasonal bonus

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

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

Furniture Free Couch & Chair call 970-586-5728 EP

Appliances

SERVICES Cleaning Professional Housekeeper, Housesitter, and household management.

References available.

Holiday Cleanup.

970-306-7877

Landscaping Circle K- Landscaping, yard & housecleaning, painting & decking.

970 290-5138

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

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

Other-Misc

1982 Mercedes 380 SL convertible, both tops Arizona Car, Garaged, records, 130k, looks like new. $8800 586-4112

SERVICES

SkyView Storage & UHaul has Trucks & Trailers for rent. OW or Local.

BOXES! Off Elm Rd at 930 Juniper Ln. 9-2 M-F, 9-12 Sat. Call 970-215-6006 for reservations or 2000 Honda Goldwing www.uhaul.com.

GL-1500SE, 25th Edition.

This bike has it all! Lots of extras. Great deal - $7500 HOUSEHOLD obo. Bill @ 212-6493

Short Term

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RENTALS

Need Help Selling Something?

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

Call Derek in EP at 210-393-3735

For Sale 22 cu. FT. Whirlpool Refrigerator. White w/ bottom freezer and ice maker.

Like New. Bought in August for $1300, will sell for $700 OBO call 970568-6394 (YES, 568.)

For Sale Like new refrigerator and chest freezer. Also king size mattress and box spring. Call 970-586-1908 Side by side LG, stainless steel refrigerator, $275.

605-868-2287.

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

Modern Library classic collection of books. Most in excellent condition. 115 Regular and 16 Giant titles.

Call 970-481-9222 for list of titles and information.

REAL ESTATE Homes 2 B/D, 1.5 B/A, WITH F/P HOME ON 1/2 ACRE HOME FOR SALE 970-215-7560

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REAL ESTATE

606 Longs Dr. $759k 6br 5ba 4400 sq ft 1.3ac Amazing Views!

See details on Zillow.com (970) 235-1276

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

ANIMALS/PETS

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

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Expansive Views at Serene Mountain Retreat Come home to 4000+ sf featuring main fl Master Suite w/fireplace & spa-like bath, gourmet kitchen with fireplace & 3-car garage. Great Room has a wall of windows that lead you to the outdoors & panoramic views from the wrap-around deck. Surrounded by mature trees, property backs to 63 acres of open space & National Forest providing the ideal private setting.

Your Castle in Estes

River Front Estate

Let your cares drift away as you revel in the views from this luxurious mountain home in Estes Park, CO. Complete with chef’s kitchen, 2 master suites, +3 bedrooms, 4 baths, game room, media area, 5 car garage and so much more.

It’s time to get away and this is the place…

Stunning estate on the Big Thompson River. Five BR log home plus historic cabin on 1.56 acres. Great Room with massive fireplace & log beams. Gourmet kitchen features SS appliances and granite. Master suite has 6-piece bath w/elegant tile work. Historic cabin has 3 bedrooms/2 baths, WB fireplace & full kitchen. Great investment, residence or corporate retreat.

$889,000 2500 Grey Fox Drive

$2,190,000 www.2222Highway66.com

$795,000 2091 Uplands Circle

Magnificent in Form, Function & Finish

Meticulously crafted home features soaring greatroom w/exposed beams & floor to ceiling fireplace, kitchen of granite & cherry w/Bosch appliances, hickory floors & north/south decks. Restful Master Suite centers spa-like bath w/fireplace, walk through shower & air-therapy tub. 2 additional suites + 4th bedroom. Beautiful outdoor spaces, landscaping & mountain views all around. $968,500 2850 Kiowa Trail

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Breathtaking Views from Every Window

Amazing 10-ACRE Site

Olde Estes Park

Living It Up In Little Valley

Just a mile from downtown and offering HUGE VIEWS of Longs Peak and The Continental Divide! Enjoy endless hiking, climbing, horseback riding & mountain biking right out your back door on historic trails that lead into RMNP. Building sites provide privacy among rock formations and mature forest, along with those big views. Existing well, electric to property and easy access make this a great option for a private mountain retreat. 10-acres for $299,900!

Lovely log home with warm character & luxury comforts.Tucked in a wooded half acre lot, this 4BR/2BA home offers charming indoor & outdoor living spaces. Gather friends & family around the floor to ceiling F/P or mingle in the open design chef's kitchen. A master bedroom suite, covered front deck, & large back patio completes your perfect Estes Park home.

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

Welcome Home

Commercial Building and Lot

One level living on beautiful corner lot off Hwy 7, close to walking trails. Well maintained, updated, this 1924 sqft home with 720 sqft garage is move in ready, & features guest parking on blacktop driveway.

Flex space for office/guest room, private entrance off corner deck area. Remodeled kitchen, baths, HW system, generous new view windows & more! Call for appt. soon!

1200 sq ft. Commercial building (1/3 ac) and adjacent lot (1/4 ac). Ideal location- easy access off Hwy 7, plenty of parking, and great views of Lumpy Ridge.

Development plan approved by Town of Estes Park for the lot. Lot can be purchased separately. Great place for offices, art/woodworking studio, medical/natural health, or micro-brewery. Building has year lease in place.

2.34 Acres of Privacy, Views & Trees

Experience privacy & serenity found only in the mountains on a wooded lot adjacent to 6-acres of open space. 4200+sf, open floor plan w/spacious kitchen & dining, living & great rooms w/fireplaces, game room & 5 bedroom suites. Amazing outdoor spaces, multiple decks & patios where you can unwind. Don’t pass up this one of a kind home, location & opportunity! $898,500 1631 Zermatt Trail

$425,000 1022 Pine Knoll Drive

$759,000 1720 Moss Rock Drive

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$397,500 1991 S. Morris Court

Build your dream home on this ideal mountain lot with an existing well! Quiet 2.34 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac in The Retreat features an easy building site, native grasses, mature trees, great mountain views and abundant wildlife. National Forest just up the road and a short drive from Estes Park, Glen Haven and RMNP.

Peaceful Mountain Cabin The perfect mountain getaway cabin in the Rocky Mountains. Charming space with a bedroom, living area and open kitchen concept. Many new upgrades including floors, kitchen and a beautiful stone fireplace. Large deck to enjoy the views! $159,000 325 Waltonia Road

$325,000 537 S. Saint Vrain Avenue

Start living the dream for only $94,000!

220 Solitude Court

Affordable Lot For Your New Mountain Home

Set Your Holiday Tradition Now!!

Custom Home in Prestigious Stanley Neighborhood

Experience the beauty and tranquility of living in the Retreat just outside the town of Glen Haven. Lot 39 offers 2.57 acres of evergreens, rock outcroppings and views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Good year round access located off Dunraven Glade Road. An affordable option for your new mountain home.

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

Custom Estate home showcases iconic Estes Park views of Longs Peak,The Continental Divide & The Stanley Hotel. Designed for comfortable everyday living & grand entertaining, the home features an inviting great room & grand kitchen, along with family, sun & billiard rooms. Master suite with his & hers walk-in closets & luxurious bath. Come home to Estes Park and The View...

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Commercial Property Commercial 1600 sq. ft. Building Opportunity in good condition with opportunity to expand into space behind building. Plus three trailers behind building used commercially, some have heat and power. Two tenants with leases thru 2015, renewable if Buyer desires. Expand main building to rear of lot by approx. 799 sq.ft., if trailers are removed.

Good traffic location. $227,000 1160 Woodstock Drive

$39,000 1128 Dunraven Glade Road

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

$1700 300 E. Riverside Drive #208

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

$849,500 631 Findley Court

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