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Coyotes Thriving In Rocky Local professional photographer Richard Hahn has noticed that the coyotes in Rocky Mountain National Park are the healthiest he’s ever seen. This coyote was very successful hunting in Upper Beaver Meadows. Richard Hahn www.alpenglowimages.info

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Town Of Estes Park And Parks Advisory Board To Offer Arbor Day Events For Students And The Public

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The Town of Estes Park and the Parks Advisory Board invite the community to attend an Arbor Day celebration and tree-planting ceremony at 2:15 p.m. on Friday, May 15th at the Estes Park Elementary School Library, 1505 Brodie Avenue. Mayor Bill Pinkham will declare May 15th as Arbor Day in Estes Park, and May will be declared “Month of the Tree.” Rocky Mountain National Park will be presenting at the assembly and a tree will be planted by select students (winners of the ‘tree cookie’ contest) on the Elementary School campus.

Before the public event, students will learn about trees during programs presented by Colorado State Forest Service foresters. Last year’s popular “tree cookie” contest is again a part of the festivities. It features a large horizontal slice of an old ponderosa tree from the Estes area. The “tree cookie” will be on display in the school library where students will study the rings to make a determination about the tree’s age. Winners will be announced at the public ceremony beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Students will also learn about the nationwide observance of Arbor Day, which celebrates the roles of trees in our lives and promotes tree-planting and care. Several trees will be planted on the school grounds, including one that will involve student participation after the assembly.

The Arbor Day events are sponsored by the Town of Estes Park and its Parks Advisory Board. For more information, please call the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org.

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

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

The celebration will feature activities for kids and adults including a 24-foot climbing wall, fishing pond with live trout, performances from Aerial Cirque Over Denver, stunts from the Freestyle and BIG AIR Stunt Team and much more. Complimentary appetizers that evoke the flavors of all four seasons and a cash bar will be available. Commemorative prizes will be given away throughout

the evening. Guests are encouraged to wear their best mountain attire in celebration of the Estes Park lifestyle.

For more than 30 years, the Town has planned and undertaken improvements to the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park for the purpose of attracting more people to Estes Park and creating a user-friendly gathering place for the community. The Estes Park Events Complex is the largest single General Fund capital investment in community infrastructure ever made by the Town. With a combined square footage of 52,184 and a capacity of 3,700 people, the Event Center and Pavilion can accommodate year-round trade shows, conferences, dances, large dinners, and more. Additional meeting spaces in these facilities include The Porch and Grand Lobby at the Pavilion and the VIP View Meeting Room, Executive Board Room and Silo Meeting Room at the Event Center. Visit www.estesparkeventscomplex.com.

For more information, contact the Events office at 970-586-6104 or visit www.estes.org/events and www.visitestespark.com.

Mayor Will Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat May 6 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues

with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided.

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

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epnews.com The first day of most months is usually regarded as just that –the first day of the month. Little more! We turn over or remove a page from our wall calendar. As for the new month, it was the third month in the Roman calendar. Well, the Roman are gone, but out of curiosity one asks “What were the first two?” You had to ask! Ok! The first two months in the Roman calendar were March and April.

Don’t ask more!

So along comes May. In Latin Maiesta.

So who speaks Latin in the U.N. these days? So what does it mean? Do names have to have meanings? What does your name mean? I think mine means “Beloved.” I’ll take it, and quit while I’m ahead! Boy! Now will I hear it when next I go to Rotary! As for “Maiesta,” my three years studying Latin didn’t help much. I have learned that she was the Roman goddess of honor and reverence. What has that to do with the coming of spring – the real coming of spring? We people may come and go, but Mother Nature will pick the time she eventually does show up – for both good weather and brrr. Snow in May is possible, and not just in Alaska.

It’s a safe bet that most of us look upon May with optimism. The baseball season has started, and the Rockies are at least competitive. The playoffs in professional hockey and basketball are well under way. And there are money-making college activities in both these sports. Yes, for a small number of institutions of socalled higher education May can be a very profitable month. At the same time it is safe to say that sports-wise the first of May will continue to take a back seat to the First of January! But that’s it – unless you have a birthday or anniversary coming up!

May Day, on the international scene, is a traditional spring festival which may be observed by an official holiday: parades, demonstrations, a vacation day for workers thanks to the closing of businesses and factories. If my memory is still working, in Russia even before the creation of the Soviet Union and under Joseph Stalin May Day had been made a national day of celebration. We’ll have to check tomorrow’s newspaper – or today’s late TV news – to see if that’s still the case.

Celebrating May Day is not a recent phenomenon. There’s that apparently old expression “There’s nothing new under the sun,” so we tried to apply that here.

Whammo! The Romans had their Festival of Flowers, with its athletic competition, which was held late in April back in the days of the Roman Republic. (That’s shortly before your birth, right? By about two thousand years?) Well north of Rome and Italy, and across the Alps were the Germanic cities and towns, many of

which celebrated Walpurgis Night – of course in honor of Saint Walburg – at a time which approximates late April of our current calendar.

Not to change the subject, but did you know that the word wiseacre IS in the dictionary? Definition: a person who acts as though he is much wiser than he really is. Well maybe it was some wiseacre who came up with the idea of dancing around a Maypole, and whose spouse suggested crowning a Queen of (the) May. Hmmm!

Wonder who she nominated. That practice eventually would take hold on both sides of the Atlantic. Our grandparents talked of giving (and getting) May baskets of flowers and candies. Your parents, and maybe you yourself have given and received them.

Folks in Great Britain have long recognized Mayday with appropriate celebrations and games, including dances and giving workers a day off. The Brits get a Spring Bank Holiday on the first Monday in May. An interesting note: in England Mayday itself is not a holiday unless it falls on a Monday. (I don’t think we do things that way!) If you’re in Oxford, home of the great university of the same name, you can get up at 6:00 a.m. on that first May Monday and go listen to the college choir. My information is that if you don’t get up that early, at several schools celebration continues on into evening. Sorry, I myself have no firsthand experience.

If you want to be different – from your neighbors – and celebrate May Day in Canada, get out your passports and inquire about May Day in the western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Check with local chambers of commerce first. As here in “the states,” many events are private in nature, and in “BC” celebrations are likely not to take place on May first, but in the long Victoria weekend later in the month – when the weather is likely to be better. The British Columbia city of New Westminster claims to have the longest continual May Day observance in the British Commonwealth, going back to 1870. Now, just what “continual” means needs to be determined.

Finally . . . and on a totally different subject, though the word’s the same, probably each of us has heard the word “Mayday” over the radio, on television... you name it. It doesn’t have to do with the month. “Mayday” is a radio telephonic signal used by vessels such as ships and aircraft which are in need of assistance. I’m thinking that you just don’t want to be in the vicinity when a voice calls out “Mayday.”

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 577-7377.

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Big Thompson Canyon Vision May Public Meetings In May, CDOT is conducting meetings for residents to discuss the upcoming permanent repairs to US 34 between Loveland and Estes Park. Larimer County and the City of Loveland will be at two locations at the same time as CDOT to share the draft recommendations from A Bigger Vision for the Big T, an assessment of recreation and conservation opportunities along the Big Thompson River and North Fork.

County residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback.

Meeting locations: • Lower Canyon (Loveland to ViestenzSmith Mountain Park): Tuesday, May 5, 5:00 p.m., Big Thompson Elementary School, 7702 West Highway 34, Loveland, CO 80538.

• Upper Canyon (Drake to Olympus Dam/Lake Estes): Tuesday, May 19, 5:00 p.m., Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

If you want to comment on the Bigger Vision for the Big T, visit www.larimer.org/bigthompsonplan/.

If you want to comment on the CDOT permanent repairs project prior to the meetings, or are unable to attend, email US34floodrepairs@cig-pr.com.

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Plan For

Spring Runoff EPN/ Hazelton

In the Estes Valley, spring runoff typically starts in April and peaks in June.

Each spring there is a chance warmer temperatures and higher than average snow packs will result in higher flows and rising water levels along streams and rivers throughout the Estes Valley. Sudden, prolonged warm spells combined with heavy rains increase the chances of localized flooding. The 2013 flood changed local rivers and streams -- some channels are wider and deeper and can carry more water; others are shallower and narrower and can carry less water.

The ground also remains saturated from recent precipitation. Local floodplain managers cannot predict the effects of the upcoming runoff, but there is always a potential for heavy flows. and private p The Town is preparing public property by clearing debris and excess sediments where needed, property owners along rivers and streams should consider doing the same.

It is ultimately every citizen’s responsibility to protect their own private property and to consider how risks on his or her property affect neighbors up- and downstream. The Town of Estes Park encourages residents to reach out to their neighbors and work together to address potential problems. Some actions private property owners can take to protect property are: 1. Stabilize undercut and unstable river banks and reduce blockage potential -Cut down unstable trees (leave stump and roots in place) that could fall and block water flow along the channel or at downstream bridges and culverts.

-Leave existing roots and small woody and vegetative debris on riverbanks to reduce flow velocities and resist bank erosion.

-Apply quick-growing seed mixes to bare stream banks, such as Regreen (Triticum aestivum) and other cover crops (i.e., annual species that germinate quickly).

-Selectively remove problematic debris from river; permits required; contact the Town for assistance.

-Permits for all work in the floodplain are required and available to residents within the Town limits by calling the Town of Estes Park’s Building Safety Division at 970-577-3726. Floodplain manager Will Birchfield is available to provide mitigation advice during the permit process.

2. Prevent or reduce flood water damage using sandbags or hydro barriers.

-Bags can be placed adjacent to buildings to divert water around buildings and to stabilize banks, NOT in the river channels as this can interfere with stream flow. Look for supplies at local hardware stores.

-In the case of an emergency with sudden marked increases in river levels, the Town may open its sand facility for residents to fill their own bags. If necessary, details will be announced at www.estes.org, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

3. Consider purchasing flood insurance for peace of mind. Because the Town of Estes Park participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, all properties are eligible to purchase flood insurance, not just those that are required to hold flood insurance by lenders. Purchase flood insurance with your local agent or at www.Floodsmart.gov. New policies have a 30-day waiting period before they go into effect, so the time to purchase is now.

Volunteer With The Restorative Justice Partnership Community Group Conference training June 5-6 The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) will offer training for individuals interested in becoming facilitatsors for the Community Group Conference program June 5-6. The training previously scheduled for April 17-18 was postponed due to inclement weather. The training will take place each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 202 at the Town Hall building, located at 170 MacGregor Ave. Interested individuals must complete an application (by May 29) and background check.

For more information or to request an application, please contact EVRJP Manager and Executive Director Melissa Westover at 970-577-3829 or mwestover@estes.org. Applications can also be found at www.estes.org/pd.

Trainees will learn about the history of Restorative Justice, how the process

is used within the legal system, and how it applies locally. Extensive information and training will be provided on the Community Group Conference model and how the principles of repair, reconciliation, reintegration, responsibility, restitution and respect are applied within the process.

Restorative Justice is widely-used throughout the world and is common in Colorado at all levels of the justice system, in schools, and in the Colorado Department of Human Services. The program is in its 13th year in Estes Park and is built around volunteers and community involvement. For more information, visit www.estes.org/pd or call 970-577-3829.

Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org. More updates at www.estes.org, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Electronics Recycling, Shred-A-Thon And FreeCycle Events Take Place May 9 On Saturday, May 9, at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park parking lot just off Rooftop Way, community members can conveniently recycle unwanted electronics and have old personal documents shredded and recycled. Both collections take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. In addition, the Community Recycling Committee of the League of Women Voters will hold its FreeCycle event in Barn W at the fairgrounds beginning at 8 a.m. for donations and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for pick-up.

Shred-a-Thon The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s Shred-aThon helps community residents recycle old papers and prevent identity theft. Residents may bring up to five boxes or one large trash bag full of confidential paper materials. A $10 donation to Rotary is suggested for one large trash bag of material; 100 percent of the donations will support students through Rotary Club scholarships.

Items appropriate for the Shred-a-Thon include old bank statements, credit card offers, cancelled checks, medical records, pay check stubs and any documents with personal information. Clips, staples and binders do not need to be removed. No trash or newspapers can be accepted.

Waste Management will provide bins to recycle any boxes used to transport shred materials to the collection site. For more information on Rotary’s Shred-a-Thon, please call Tara Moenning at 970-586-3748 or Ron Kuhns at 970-577-1359.

FreeCycle FreeCycle, sponsored by the Community Recycling Committee of the League of Women Voters, is a way for residents to reuse and repurpose items they no longer need or have outgrown. Donated goods may be dropped off beginning at 8 a.m. and items will be available to take away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At a recent FreeCycle, donated giveaways included a changing table, snowshoes, ski boots, a computer, bicycles and a vacuum cleaner. Clothes, books and jewelry in good condition are

also accepted. The Community Recycling Committee reserves the right to reject items that are not in serviceable condition.

For more information on FreeCycle, please contact Kathy Bowers at 970-586-5193.

Electronics recycling The Town of Estes Park’s electronic recycling allows residents to conveniently and responsibly recycle old television sets, cell phones, iPods and many other electronics.

More than 95 percent of all materials will be fully recycled for remanufacture and all personal data will be destroyed; no materials will be incinerated or land-filled.

Metech Recycling will provide this service.

There is no fee to recycle cell phones, PDAs, iPods or MP3 players. The fee for recycling televisions and monitors up to 20 inches is $10; televisions and monitors 2132 inches cost $18; and televisions and monitors larger than 32 inches cost $1 per diagonal inch. Other large electronics cost $2. A full list of accepted electronics may be found at www.metechrecycling.com/list.htm. For more information on this electronics recycling program, please contact Metech Recycling at 720-377-7700.

On July 1, 2013 it became illegal to dispose of most electronic waste (e-waste) in Colorado landfills. The change is a result of a new law, the Electronic Recycling Jobs Act. Electronic devices should be kept out of landfills and properly recycled to recover materials and reduce the energy demands from mining and manufacturing. Electronics are made from valuable resources, such as precious metals, copper and engineered plastics, all of which require considerable energy to process and manufacture. Recycling electronics recovers valuable materials and as a result, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, saves energy and saves resources by reducing the need for raw material. The public is strongly encouraged to recycle their e-waste through community collection events, manufacturer take-back programs or a reputable electronics recycling company.

Estes Land Stewardship Meeting The Estes Land Stewardship Association, ELSA, will hold a business meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. in room 202 of Town Hall. ELSA members publish the guide to Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley, organize the annual Weed Roundup, publish articles about weeds in this newspaper, provide weed identification to

land owners and participate in weed pulls. We welcome new members, including HOA and POA representatives, interested in these activities for educating landowners and residents of the Estes Valley about noxious weed identification, prevention and removal. Make a difference in Estes Park by becoming active in ELSA!

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Sponsors Needed For Bike To Work Day June 24 The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Cycling Coalition are organizing Estes Park’s third annual Bike to Work Day to take place Wednesday, June 24. Cyclists will be offered a free breakfast, coffee, giveaways, informational booths, bike check-ups, and live entertainment from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Estes Park joins communities across the state to encourage residents to try bicycle commuting as a healthy and safe alternative to driving, and activities will take place rain or shine. “Bicycling is a healthy, environmentally friendly option for commuting to work – and it makes parking easy!” commented Estes Park Town Administrator Frank Lancaster.

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can support this growing event by participating in activities or making donations. For information on sponsoring, please contact Alicia Mittelman at 970-577-3762 or at amittelman@estes.org. Sponsorship oppor-

tunities include cash or in-kind donations to provide participants with breakfast and coffee, as well as signage and other items needed for the event. Sponsors are encouraged to give at the Gold ($500), Silver ($300), or Bronze ($150) level and will receive publicity in banners, news releases, and social media in return for their generous contribution. Individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring the event are asked to respond by Friday, June 5.

Due to the popularity of last year’s Bike to Work, Bike to Play, this year’s events will incorporate an entire menu of activities June 20-30, 2015. Event planning is underway for all ages and abilities – to encourage residents and visitors to participate and celebrate cycling in the Estes valley and in Rocky Mountain National Park. Watch for updates and the complete menu of events at www.bikeestes.org, as well as informational articles on cycling safety, tips, and reflections from the community.

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

On April 22 at 12:11 a.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at 1200 Big Thompson Ave. for speeding. The 28 year old male driver from Estes Park was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol with a .161 BrAC. The male was charged with speeding, DUI, DUI per se and later released to a responsible person.

On April 22 at 1:48 a.m. police observed a 68 year old male driver from Michigan weaving out of the lane of traffic at 891 Moraine Ave. Upon further investigation, the male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He opted for a blood draw to determine BAC. He was charged with weaving, DWAI, issued a summons and later released.

On April 22 at 4:46 p.m. police responded to a motor vehicle accident at 2864 Fall River Road. The driver was a 26 year old female from Loveland, CO was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol after hitting a tree. She opted for a blood draw to determine BAC and she was charged with DUI, DUI per se and careless driving. She was later transported to Larimer County

Detention Center.

On April 22 at 11:09 p.m. police stopped a 58 year old male driver from Fort Collins, CO for speeding at 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Upon further investigation, the male was found to be wanted on a warrant for failure to appear. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On April 23 at 5:34 p.m. police stopped a 22 year old male driver at 343 S. St. Vrain Ave. for speeding and weaving. The male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and he opted for a blood test to determine BAC. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se, speeding and failure to stay in a single lane and later released to a responsible person.

On April 24 at 1:42 p.m. police received a report of two missing juveniles from Iowa.

The juveniles were found in Estes Park on 4/24 at 501 Big Thompson Ave. Of the two, a 16 year old male was found to be wanted on a felony probation violation warrant from Iowa for a Class C controlled substance. The youth was transported to Platte Valley Youth Detention Center. The other youth was asked by his parents to return back home to Iowa.

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I’m making an intentional choice to keep us all safe. Cyclists are most in danger at intersections where cars are turning into traffic. Thanks for waving me on, but I’m still going to look both ways twice before I cross the intersection. It’s really scary to see a car inching into traffic when I’m two feet in front of it on a bike.

You are correct: cyclists don’t always obey all the traffic laws.

Neither do drivers. We can all do better and make our roads safer.

We have some hills in Estes “The library needed to borrow a toaster oven for a youth program. Of course I brought it Park.

They make me bike on my bicycle” - Diana Laughlin Courtesy photos slower.

I adjust my schedule acBy: Diana Laughlin ther experience. Bikes aren’t allowed on cordingly so I don’t have to race when Did you really ride your bicycle through the sidewalks of Elkhorn Avenue out of I’m biking somewhere. I simply plan for respect for our pedestrians. The legal and that snow/wind/rain/cold/tourist trafenough time between appointments to safest place for a bike to be on Elkhorn fic/elk jam? Typically the answer is “Yes.” put on my helmet, have a snack, and ride Avenue is in the middle of the lane. Sorry My bicycle is my primary mode of transmy bike there. about that. I pedal as fast as I can to bike portation in Estes Park year-round. I alWe have some wind in Estes Park. One with the speed of traffic. On other roads ways get the best parking spot. When I time, I got knocked to the ground by the around the Estes Valley, I often bike just arrive by bike to work, volunteer, run an wind while waiting to turn on to Highto the right of the white line. errand, or see a friend, I feel energized way 7.

Now, I don’t bike when there is a and happy. I just got some fresh air, exer“Those bikes are so annoying! They high wind advisory. cise, and was able to wave to a few don’t get all the way over.” If you are anI do own a car, but I hardly ever drive it. friends on the way. When I arrive somenoyed by me, that means you can see me. where by car, I feel dull, sleepy, and bored. I get my exercise throughout the day. I earn some much needed vitamin D. I can eat a big lunch. I sleep well at night. What more could we ask for?

Bicycling is only cold when we don’t dress for it. A hat, gloves, jacket, and wind pants are necessary year-round for biking in the mountains. I wear a bright yellow jacket and my bike has bright yellow bags. Have you seen me? I hope so. I want cars to see me and give me the three feet required by law when passing a cyclist.

I have been hit by a car while riding my bicycle. I have also been hit by a car while riding in a car. I’m trying not to repeat ei-

Biking With The Wind In Estes Park

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 19 At 9:52 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

April 21 At 11:05 a.m. and EVFPD officer was paged to assist the Estes Park Police Department.

At 11:34 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

April 22 At 4:47 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of 3924 Fall River Road for a motor vehicle accident.

At 10:02 am the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 4:06 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the Moraine Park Museum in RMNP for a fire alarm.

April 25 At 10:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the Moraine Park Museum in RMNP for a fire alarm.

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That means I hardly ever buy gas, hardly ever take it to the shop, and hardly ever scrape ice off the windshield. I do drive to the valley. If I need to go to the top of Pole Hill or the back of Carriage Hills, I drive. Most other parts of this small town are within three miles. We can bike that.

I hope you’ll consider joining me! A great time to give biking in Estes Park a try is on Bike to Work / Bike to Play Day

Diana Laughlin local resident and member of the Estes Park Cycling Coalition rides rain or shine.

on Wednesday, June 24 from 6 – 9 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center. We’ll have free coffee, breakfast, bike repairs, prizes, and camaraderie between cyclists. All are welcome.

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Annual Public Safety Fair May 16

Kids and adults are invited to the annual Estes Park Public Safety Fair on Saturday, May 16, sponsored by the Estes Park Police Department. This fun, family event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park, at 1209 Manford Avenue. Estes Park Police Officers will be serving free hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks and beverages, donated by local businesses, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all attendees.

The 2015 Safety Fair is part of “Emergency Preparedness Month” in Estes Park.

More than 20 regional public safety agencies will converge on Estes Park for the Safety Fair, bringing equipment and apparatus ranging from a bomb robot, to medical evacuation helicopters, to dive rescue apparatus and more.

Salud Family Health Center will be in attendance with their mobile unit and will also be giving away youth bicycle helmets. The Red Cross will feature Bio Lynceus, a

potable water filtration system for safe drinking water. Agency representatives will be on hand for demonstrations and to answer any questions attendees may have. Other local agencies currently signed up to participate include the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Rocky Mountain National Park and Larimer County Sheriff.

Local businesses have generously donated door prizes, including movie tickets and bowling games.

Families can pick up a free water bottle and other giveaways from the Estes Park Police Department. Children can register to win one of four bikes to be given away at 1 p.m.

“This event offers a great opportunity to learn about the services of our public safety agencies -- a huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteers and contributors for making this event happen,” noted Police Chief Wes Kufeld. Donations provided by Chicago’s Best, Walmart, Reel Mountain Theater, Chippers Lanes, Estes Park Rent All, Ice Man, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, Safeway and McDonald’s. For more information or to make a donation to the Safety Fair, please call Officer Ryan McAueley, event coordinator, at 970-577-3870.

Great Decisions Program Features Program “India Changes Course” Note that the Great Decisions group is now meeting on the first Tuesday of the month so our next meeting will be May 5th. The topic for May is “India Changes Course,” Karen Erickson is our facilitator.

Fed up with corruption, dynastic policies and ineffective public services, Indian voters catapulted Narenda Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the country's 2014 elections. For voters, Modi embodied real change and an India that

wasn't stumbling, but running, to greatness. But for the U.S., change in India brings its own set of unknowns, heralding an age ruled by a prime minister new to national office and other policymakers who have been out of the public eye for a decade. Now, the U.S. has to determine how to best secure its interests as India asserts itself on the world stage.

Join us in the Wasson Room at the Estes Valley Library at 11:30 a.m. on May 5. See you there!

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epnews.com May Day has always been one of my favorite days of the year. It’s a built-in opportunity to surprise others with little gifts of joy. The day has multiple ingredients to elicit delight: • It’s-the-thought-that-counts gifts, often homemade, rather than extravagant or expensive packages in fancy wrap.

• The element of impish mystery and play that gives the day a childlike tickle to it. (Oh, how I loved to sneak onto a porch, hang a cone-shaped paper basket with dandelions in it on the knob, ring the bell, and skedaddle down the steps and around the corner to hide.)

• And the first day of May brings the promise of spring (May flowers after April showers don’tcha know. That’s how it’s supposed to work, anyway).

My May Day tomfoolery for Thunker readers is one last collection of poems even though yesterday was the last day of National Poetry Month. These are poems that have been submitted by lovers of both poetry and silliness. The first is a ditty Ralph submitted. The verse has been around more than 55 years and has evolved to the point that he can claim authorship. “Keep in mind that this should be told to a group of preschoolers, with the enthusiasm and sense of wonder that they lose all too soon. The repetitions and pauses are a very important part of the presentation,” said Ralph: A walk after a Spring rain.

Look Daddy, there's a worm, Daddy Look Look Daddy, the worm's alive, Daddy Look, Look Daddy, he can count, Daddy Look, Look Daddy, he was a one now he's a five, Daddy Look.

Summer resident Uncle Brent, one of my long-time mentors, submitted a poem that is apropos for this time of year when the black bears of the Rockies are becoming more of a presence, reminding us of our childhood snuggleuppers, our Teddy Bears. I received my Teddy Bear when I was about six years old. He was a gift from my grandmother, and I’m pretty sure she bought him at a church bazaar. He is handmade of rust corduroy and is stuffed firmly with cotton, very unlike the ultra soft and squishy stuffed animals the 21st century. He has lost both of his eyes, and I have patched him so many times that he is now more patch then corduroy. He name has transformed from Teddy to Patches, and almost 50 years later, his slight curve from head to foot still forms perfectly against my chest, next to my heart.

This poem is by A.A. Milne: A bear, however hard he tries Grows tubby without exercise Our Teddy Bear is short and fat Which is not to be wondered at He gets what exercise he can By falling off the ottoman But generally seems to lack The energy to clamber back.

Another loyal reader and poetry lover recently memorized this playful poem from his childhood, written anonymously. I’ve heard him recite it and he does a masterful job teasing his listeners with goofy gasps and a hand over his mouth to keep from spilling the secret.

The Secret We have a secret, just we three, The robin, and I, and the sweet cherrytree; The bird told the tree, and the tree told me, And nobody knows it but just us three.

But of course the robin knows it best, Because she built the—I shan't tell the rest; And laid the four little—something in it— I'm afraid I shall tell it every minute.

But if the tree and the robin don't peep, I'll try my best the secret to keep; Though I know when the little birds fly about Then the whole secret will be out.

To end today’s May Day treat, we will giggle at another poem written by Anonymous. With this, I wish you all a happy May Day! May your doorbell ring loud and clear today.

The Pig It was the first of May A lovely warm spring day I was strolling down the street in drunken pride, But my knees were all a-flutter, And I landed in the gutter And a pig came up and lay down by my side.

Yes, I lay there in the gutter Thinking thoughts I could not utter When a lady passing by did softly say 'You can tell a man who boozes By the company he chooses' — And the pig got up and slowly walked away.

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

May 1, 1971-Amtrak Railroad begins operation.

May 1, 1963-1st American, James Whittaker, conquers Mount Everest.

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There Are Many Ways To Be Bear-Responsible In 2015 The community-led Bear Education Task Force reminds Estes Valley residents and businesses that bears are again active and careful management of potential attractants is critical.

In honor of Estes Cares About Bears month, residents and businesses can take a few simple steps to create a better environment for bears and other wildlife, to preserve watchable wildlife in the Estes Valley, and to promote public safety.

• If a bear is hanging around a populated area, scare it away by banging pots and pans or using an air horn.

• Garbage is an easy meal for bears. Keep it locked up, store it in a bear-resistant container, increase the pick-up schedule -- whatever it takes to make it less accessible to bears.

• Keep your car free of food, trash or other attractants. Close and lock ground-level windows and doors to your home or business. Bears can cause thousands of dollars in damage that your insurance may not cover.

• Take down bird feeders when bears are active. Flowers are a great replacement for hummingbird feeders.

• Keep pet food inside and burn off and clean your barbeque grill after every use.

The Bear Education Task Force offers educational programs upon request, a five-minute educational video, printed and electronic materials, hands-on children's programs, and an interactive pledge and recognition program for bear- responsible businesses. Resources are available at www.estes.org/wildlife. For bear questions or concerns, please contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303-291-7227. For bear emergencies, call 9-1-1.

The Bear Education Task Force was formed in 2012 after community conversations identified education as a critical pathway to

improve bear and human interactions in the Estes Valley. Core participants represent the community at large, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Bears Are Us, Waste Management, Association for Responsible Development, League of Women Voters, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park Police Department and the Town of Estes Park staff.

Estes Park Police Auxiliary Litter Patrol On May 1, the Estes Park Police Auxiliary will resume monitoring for compliance with local trash ordinances. Compliance with trash ordinances means a reduced likelihood of conflicts with bears and other wildlife. The primary focus will be litter strewn by animals overnight and other targeted problem areas. If a property is found to be non-compliant officers will leave a notice on a trash receptacle or

other visible area. Once a notice is received the business or property owners will have eight hours to correct the problem and should expect a follow up visit from an officer.

Bear-Resistant Trash Containers and Community Sponsorships The Town will continue to offer sponsorship opportunities for bearresistant public trash containers. The cost for a trash- only container is $685 plus freight, with the estimated freight cost for one container at $335.

The Town will install the container with a plaque acknowledging the sponsor(s). Forms are available at www.estes.org/wildlife or by calling Public Works at 970-577-3587. So far, seven containers have been installed thanks for community sponsors. In 2013, the Town installed approximately 30 bear-resistant public trash/recycling containers downtown, and 24 of these were in partnership with the League of Women Voters and Community Recycling Committee. The Town has also adjusted the trash collection schedule to further reduce temptation to bears.

Bear photos by EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton

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Bears Are Us Teach “Bear Smart” Skills At GeoFest!

Bears Are Us would like to thank the Estes Park Learning Place for all their efforts with the GeoFest which took place on April 25 at the Estes Park Event Center. GeoFest, the brainchild of the Estes Park Learning Place, was a success and had provided a variety of activities for families.

Bears Are Us participated that day and provided fun and interactive games to help children become "Bear Smart."

With the aid of a bear skull and bear hide, children and adults learned facts about black bears. We provided specific activities for children so that they could learn how to keep themselves safe and to keep bears wild while camping or at home. A child's tent was set up along with a beautiful wooden playhouse provided by Amber Johnson that day!

Children were given a backpack containing food, sunscreen, toothpaste, and shampoo and then had to determine what should go into the tent or the "bear canister", a bear proof container necessary for backcountry camping.

They learned that anything with scent even shampoo needed to be placed into the bear canister. At the playhouse, they learned how to stash their trash in bear resistant containers, how to attract hummingbirds with flowers and not hummingbird feeders and why putting out birdseed from March to

November when bears are out of hibernation was not a good idea.

Bears Are Us provided two bear costumes that the children loved and as a result many little bears were seen running around the Event Center. They also had lots of fun making their own air horns to take home in order to scare away bears if necessary. When hiking, they learned not to turn their backs and run from bears but to make themselves big by putting their arms up and slowly backing away while facing the bear.

At the end of the games, the children received "Bear Smart" stickers and neon yellow "I am Bear Smart" pencils. We provided a drawing for "Estes Cares about Bears" t-shirts which are being sold by Moosely T's and Sports on Elkhorn Ave. The owner of the shop, Jerri Paulson, printed these tshirts with her own money and has used the proceeds to purchase two bear resistant trash containers for downtown Estes.

The four volunteers from Bears Are Us as well as children and adults had a great time at the GeoFest. Many thanks to all sponsors, vendors, exhibitors and organizations especially the Estes Park Learning Place who helped make it a great day for all!

Susan Wolf for Bears Are Us Estes Park, CO Courtesy photos

Estes Valley Model Railroaders Meeting The Estes Valley Model Railroaders will meet on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Visitors and guests of all ages are welcome. The evening’s program will be the Cable Cars of San Francisco. Refreshments will be served.

The Estes Valley Model Railroaders Club is open to all who love trains, the history

of trains, modeling trains, playing with trains, riding on trains, talking about trains and other related hobbies. If you or someone you know is looking for help to build a layout, construct a model, discover new train technology, work on scenery, paint details, please join us at one of our meetings. Regular meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month.

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Tommy Caldwell To Appear At Stanley Hotel May 21st

Nesbit's Longs Peak; It's story and a International climbing sensation and climbing guide book.

Estes Park resident Tommy Caldwell will accept The Longs Peak Summit 'We are honored to present Tommy Club's President's Achievement Award with such a prestigious award' said Thursday, May 21st at the Stanley Hotel. Longs Peak Summit Club president This event will be a benefit for Longs Greg Raymer. 'Tommy's first Longs Peak Peak Reunion 2015. The ascent was at age 8. public is invited.

He has scaled Longs many times since Doors open at 6:30 p.m. then. We feel his exat the MacGregor Room perience gained on at the Stanley Hotel, 333 Longs helped him E. Wonderview Ave. A achieve the Dawn cash bar will be available.

Wall.' Raymer went Award presentation will on to say that begin at 7:00 p.m. with a Tommy's Dawn Wall meet and greet with record will unlikely Tommy to follow. A be broken for several silent auction will also years to come. take place featuring items donated by area A limited amount of businesses. In addition to tickets are available at the silent auction items Macdonald Bookup for bid, Longs Peak store, 152 E. Elkhorn souvenirs will be availAve. Tickets are able for sale, including $12.00 ($17.00 day of United States flags flown show). on Longs Peak during Young Tommy Caldwell with his For more informaJim Detterlines' world tion, please go to dad Mike Caldwell. record Longs Peak ascent, Longs Peak Summit longspeakreunion.com or call Longs Club lapel pins & certificates and Paul Peak Summit Club at 303-949-5964.

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Time To Sign Up For Heritage Camp At MacGregor Ranch

Heritage Camp 2015 at MacGregor Ranch registration is again underway for this fun history and ranching based day camp. Children who have just completed the 3rd thru 5th grades or are between the ages of 8-11 are eligible to attend the summer camp. Registration is limited to 12 students per session. Cost is $250 per camper. Session One is July 13-16, Session Two is July 20-23, Session Three is July 27-30. Each four-day session runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. All sessions are held on location at the historic MacGregor Ranch. Children will experience historic and modern forms of ranch activities.

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

Registrations packets are available online at macgregorranch.org/heritageCamp.html or by contacting the MacGregor Ranch office. For more information, please contact the office at 586-3749 or email office@macgregorranch.org.

Hurry, spaces are filling up fast!

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Estes Park Relay For Life July 18 Hello, Estes Park residents. We need your help. The Estes Park Relay for Life committee is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer to help with this year’s Relay for Life, which will be held on Saturday, July 18th in Bond Park from noon until midnight. Come join us as we plan for this year’s event, which is the 30th birthday of the founding of the Relay for Life.

We are asking members of the community to get involved and help make this event one to remember. We would also welcome any high school students who need community service hours. There is no heavy lifting involved, just brain power required. Did you know that volunteering helps you stay healthy? Studies have found that volunteering has been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease thereby lowering mortality rate. So with that in mind, get healthier, join the Relay for Life Committee!

We are celebrating our 14th birthday here

in Estes Park and the 30th birthday for the Relay for Life. Call Chris Galas at (970) 577-8620, Megan Clarkson our ACS representative at (970) 350-5018 or log onto estesparkrelay.org to either join a team or start one of your own. Better yet, get involved with the Relay for Life committee.

Be sure and put it on your calendar; the Estes Park Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, July 18th in Bond Park from noon until midnight.

Together we can make a difference. New treatments are being discovered everyday. Help us as we celebrate the victories, fight back and remember all those who continue to wage the battle against cancer. One person can make a difference and it could be you. Thank you for supporting the ACS and the Estes Park Relay for Life.

No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another – Author unknown Start or join a team, volunteer, become involved!

MountainAires Choral Group To Perform At Next Woman’s Club Meeting The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet at Nicky's Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13th.

The $18 luncheon will be followed by the MountainAires performance. Newly

elected officers for the club will be installed.

Reservations for the luncheon can be made by calling Pat Pickering at 5865510.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION 2015 SPEAKER SERIES FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Join us as we host scientists, outdoor enthusiasts, and environmental leaders to discuss current issues in the field of outdoor education! Find us at the YMCA of the Rockies in Hempel Auditorium at 5:30 pm the first Monday of every month throughout the year! For more info call 970-586-3341 x1138

Stay tuned to find out who our summer speakers are!

FREE!

April 6, 2015

Sherri Tippie

Leave it to Beaver

May 4, 2015

Rick Spowart

Bears in the Rockies

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Meet Me At The Museum On May 4 “The Importance Of Vignettes” The Estes Park Museum houses a substantial manuscript archive. In it, are a number of written accounts containing specific details that lend to a greater understanding of our history. Interesting discoveries by Director and Curator of Exhibits Derek Fortini will be discussed at the next Meet Me @ The Museum on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Three vignettes will be explored and interpreted for importance such as a recently found hand written letter recollecting a trip to Estes Park in 1870. Could this letter contain the description of Estes Park’s first "firework" show on the 4th of July? In another short manuscript, an interview took place in 1962 with Estes Park's Ruth Herndon about her famous horse named Gold Tony. The transcript now resides in the manuscript collection capturing small details about the life of the trick horse Gold Tony who was friends with Roy Rogers' horse Trigger and featured by Ripley's "Believe It or Not" several times. Fortini will also explore the interesting 2008 manuscript recalling teenage memories from being a part of the Blue Jeans Philharmonic in 1962 that also capture some of the community aspects of Estes Park at the time. This is a free program and no reservations are required.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of Estes Park. Museum staff includes the community in their local his-

tory findings and current projects; get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday every month.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, beginning on May 1 the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

Estes Park's Trick Horse named Gold Tony and owner Ruth Herndon.

BioLynceus Joins With Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary To Celebrate Earth Day By: Steve Mitchell

CACEP Needs Our Help To the Editor: For 25 years the Cultural Arts Council has provided programs to the public with little or no cost. These programs cover a wide range of the arts. Remember “Imagine This ?” The kids loved the interaction with all the different activities involving music, arts, crafts, and demonstrations.

“Thursday Night Live” provides live music to residents and visitors alike. During the early years, “Dance Fest” was very popular.

Seven times- the national touring art show “Arts for the Parks” came to tour during the summer at a nominal charge.

There are at least five or six visual exhibi-

tions a year – all held in the CACEP gallery. Small musical events are also held there.

During the late summer and early fall, Plein Air Rockies comes to town bringing many artists and visitors along with the economic impact they generate.

There are many more programs provided by CACEP to the public.

CACEP operates mostly on donations, grants, and volunteers. Any support the public can give would be greatly appreciated.

It would be a shame to see all this go away after 25 years of all that hard work.

Dave and Cheryl Schutz

Don’t run the grease from your Thanksgiving Dinner down the garbage disposal is just one common sense suggestion from Rick Allen of BioLynceus LLC, an environmental firm based in Estes Park. Founded in 1994, the firm helps municipalities around the nation solve environmental issues in wastewater treatment plants, golf courses, parks, lakes and ponds.

“How do we make bugs cool?” Rick asked Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary during a presentation at Sunrise Rotary’s April 21st meeting in honor of Earth Day. He emphasized that bacteria keep everything on our planet alive. It’s microbiology that makes wastewater treatment plants work and that control the fats, oils and grease the public flushes into collection lines.

In addition, BioLynceus provides biologically beneficial products to replenish soils that have been contaminated from chemicals, saves money by improving plant health and reducing plant management costs, and provides microbial products and associated services that return ponds, lakes and lagoons to vital and healthy environments.

In 2008, the company hired its first employee Patrick Dunn, who is the Operations Manager and number three in the multi-million dollar company as well as an active member of Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary. To show their apprecia-

tion for Patrick’s dedication and hard work in helping grow the company to an employer of eight, Rick and Becky presented a recognition award to Patrick.

“Patrick’s a very valued employee,” said co-owner Becky Haugen, adding that Patrick’s the reason that she and Rick can travel across the country to promote, not only the BioLynceus message, but the environmentally-friendly community of Estes Park.

Recently, BioLynceus received an award from the Oregon Association of Water Utilities (OAWU) for their professionalism, performance, attitude and care of wastewater systems.

For more information on the services BioLynceus LLC provides, visit their website at biolynceus.com/

Photo by Tony Bielat

BioLynceus co-owners Becky Haugen (left) and Rick Allen (right) with Patrick Dunn after the presentation of the award.

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Estes Park Museum Summer Hours And Hydroplant Docents Needed This Summer

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“Climb On!” is the newest exhibit on display through October 4, 2015.

Beginning May 1 through October 31, 2015, the Estes Park Museum gallery will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Current

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 to the gallery is free.

A 1909 model EX Stanley Steamer Runabout on exhibit in the “Roads to Paradise” section of the Museum’s permanent exhibit.

exhibits include “Tracks in Time” which details the area’s history from the Ice Age to today. Also on display, “Climb On!” explores the vertical side of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. This temporary exhibit presents the history of rock climbing and the local individuals that played a part in advancing the sport.

Both exhibits provide hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

As the Museum gets closer to the opening day at the Historic Fall River Hydroplant on May 26, two docents are needed to guide visitors around the Estes Park landmark. Shifts are for three hours and training will be provided on operations and interpretation of the historic facility built by F. O. Stanley in 1908. Please Docents needed to interpret the history of the Historic Fall River Hydroplant.

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New Business In Town-Estes Park Photo Booth

Estes Park Photo Booth is a new business here in town, owned by Beth Headley. She opened her business just this month.

When asked where the concept of her new business came from, Beth said, “I loved the idea of capturing high quality, entertaining photographs of all your guests at a special event. Many times— even if you have a photographer—it can be difficult to get a shot of everyone in attendance, and even if you do, those photographs aren’t usually available to everyone at the party. Photo booths not only encourage everyone to get their photo taken, but they give every guest a memorable keepsake to take home. Most importantly, they are fun!”

She continued, “The concept of a photo booth is not new, but I really wanted to raise the bar in terms of the quality of photos and to individualize the experience. My Photo Booth features studioquality lighting and top of the line, subdye printing technology to produce brilliant prints in less than 15 seconds.

The Booth also has social media sharing capability, and guests are provided with an online album so they can download and share. I customize a backdrop, props, and print template for each event to really make the end result unique. I love Pinterest, anything DIY, and working with clients to create something truly personal for their special occasion. I also care about the experience itself being memorable. I want people to take home amazing photos, and I also want them to remember the amazing time they had when the photo was taken.”

She added, “I’ve always wanted to open my own business, and the Photo Booth ties a lot of my past work experience and creative interests together. Having en-

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Free Open Air Adventure Park Passes joyed several years working in event planning, I wanted to continue to help create memorable special events for people. I also have a formal education in photography and love working with images, design, and crafting. Building my own backdrops and props and designing my website are just a few of the ways I get to be creative and utilize my skills.”

Beth’s goal in starting this business was to help her clients create unique, unforgettable experiences for their guests and provide photos to make those memories last a lifetime. Paying attention to detail, excellent customer service, and an aesthetically pleasing end product are very important to her.

In the process of growing her business, Beth would like to become more involved in the community and develop more relationships with other business owners and the Town. She hopes to become an asset to the special events industry in Estes Park and provide another service to offer visitors and guests.

You can meet and chat with Beth this weekend as her Estes Park Photo Booth will be in Bond Park for the Duck Race festivities on Saturday. Beth says, “Come get your photo taken for free!”

For more information, you can contact Beth at 970-480-7129 or visit her website at www.estesparkphotobooth.com.

As we anticipate a great tourist season for Estes Park this summer, be sure and plan a visit to Open Air Adventure Park in May. In their second year of operation, the owners Catherine and Tim Kreutzer and Catherine’s parents, Jim and Amy Croft, are repeating their offer of a free visit for all business owners and their employees in Estes Park and the surrounding areas the first three weekends in May. Amy said, “As we start our second year, we’re so thankful for the enthusiastic reception and support that we have received from the people who live

and work in Estes Park, and we’re excited to offer this free opportunity to experience our course!” Open Air Adventure Park will be open each weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and groups will start their adventures every half hour with the last group starting at 3:30. There are four free spots in each group for Estes Park employees so be sure and take advantage of this offer to experience this exhilarating activity!

The park is located at 490 Prospect Village Dr. For more information, call 5863066.

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The Community Garden Is Still Growing The Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG) continues to move forward with plans to construct the garden in 2015.

The exact date of its opening is not known for sure. When it is known, information will be sent out by emails and articles in the newspapers to inform those who would like to place their name in the drawing for plots. Many people are working hard to make the Community Garden become a reality in Estes Park. Just like gardening, it requires patience, but we are growing ever closer.

The EVCG is now a part of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s Phase One Master Plan for the Stanley Park area. The EVCG Board has partnered with the Town of Estes Park as well. The EVCG Board is halfway toward obtaining the funds needed to begin construction. Board Members continue to fundraise, and we have several significant grants submitted and under review at this time.

On April 22nd, Earth Day, we invited community leaders and citizens to celebrate the accomplishments of the Estes Valley Community Garden to date. Almost 100 people attended the event, including many children. It was exciting to see all the support and interest from the community. Everyone had an opportunity to visit with fellow gardeners, to listen to community leaders expressing their support, to hear about the Garden plans, and to join in singing folk tunes with the Mountain Music Makers.

Thanks go out to everyone who attended.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

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

Friday, May 1, 2015 And even though this was a “Friend Raising” event and not a “Fundraising” event, we received $443.00 in donations. If you have not yet had the opportunity to donate, you can send a check to P.O. Box 4158 in Estes Park and join many others in helping to make the Community Garden a reality.

The EVCG Board is working with the

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Estes Park Senior Center to sponsor three gardening talks this summer. The first, “Expanding the Growing Season,” will be on May 13th at 1:00 p.m. in the Estes Park Museum meeting room. The program will be presented by Alison O’Conner, a CSU Extension Horticulture Agent. No reservation is required for this free event.

In addition EVCG will have a booth at the Estes Farmers’ Market where we will be selling garden plants and sharing information about the Community Garden. Please stop by to see us, ask questions, and to share your successes in high altitude gardening – we know there are many!

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Mother’s Day Luncheon At Fourth Street Cafe

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The Senior Center’s annual Mother’s Day luncheon will be held Friday, May 8 at noon at the Senior Center’s Fourth Street Café, 220 Fourth Street. Reservations are required by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 7 by calling the Senior Center.

The menu is asparagus stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, tomato mozzarella salad, cream puff dessert and punch. Town of Virginia Taylor, Carol Holtgrewe, Beth Headle Estes Park emand Jan Tenzer. Courtesy photo ployees from various departments will provide table serveveryone is encouraged to attend. ice.

For more information, please contact The cost is $5 for current members of the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 $7 for non-members. All the ladies in at- Fourth Street, Monday through Friday tendance will receive a small gift compli- between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please ments of the Town of Estes Park Senior visit the Senior Center website at Services Division and Estes Park Senior www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Citizens Center, Inc. Senior Services news in your e-mail inCall a friend, neighbor or meet new box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.. people – it’s a great social event and

CSU Extension ProgramExtending The Growing Season The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc. are collaborating to bring an interesting gardening program to Estes Park in May. On Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Alison Stoven O’Connor, PhD, will present the program, Extending the Growing Season, at the Estes Park Museum meeting room, 200 Fourth Street. The program is free; no registration is needed.

Gardeners at high elevations face many challenges – weather, wind and a shorter growing season. Join Alison to learn techniques to extend the growing seasons, both in the spring and in the fall.

Specific topics like using containers, covering, cold frames and raised beds will be discussed. In addition, plant selection and timing will be addressed.

Alison Stoven O'Connor is the Colorado State University Extension horticulture agent in Larimer County. She's been with Extension for ten years. Alison coordinates the Larimer County Master Gardener program and assists homeowners and industry with horticultural questions. She attended Iowa State University and The Ohio State University, majoring in horticulture, and just completed her Ph.D. Colorado State University, studying nursery tree production and landscape establishment. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, gardening and growing giant zucchini for competition.

To learn more about the Estes Valley Community Garden, visit their website at www.evcg.org. For more information on CSU Extension in Larimer County, visit their website at www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/LA RIMER. You can contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900 May 1 – May 15, 2015

Monday – May 4 Sweet and sour pork, Stir fry vegetables, Mini egg rolls, Rice, Cake Tuesday – May 5 Cinco de Mayo! Beef enchilada, Guacamole salad, Chips and salsa, Corn fiesta vegetables, Cookie Wednesday – May 6 Spinach bacon quiche, Tomato basil salad, Pea salad, Cobbler Thursday – May 7 BBQ pork, Baked beans, Coleslaw, Roll, Brownie Friday – May 8 Mother’s Day Party-Asparagus stuffed chicken, Tomato mozzarella salad, Rice pilaf, Cream puffs

EVENTS May 1 – May 3: Stanley Film Festival. Film showings & special events. Stanley Hotel & throughout the village.

May 1: Wild Inspirations. Artists speak about inspiration they have received from RMNP. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery. 5 pm May 1: Bingo Fundraiser: Keith Trahan “Slow it Down” Scholarship. American Legion. 7 pm May 2: Duck Race Festival. Starting at Nicky’s Resort, 1 pm. Festival Continues in Riverside Plaza after duck drop.

May 2 & 3: Sidewalk Sale. Downtown & throughout Estes Park.

May 7: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm May 8: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm May 8: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm May 8: Re-Intarnation. Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 8 pm May 8: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm May 9: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm May 9: Jay Roemer. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 7 pm May 9: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

May 5: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

May 10: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 11 am

May 8: Estes Park Events Center “Opening the Doors to All Seasons” Grand Opening. Estes Park Events Center.

6 pm

May 12: Writers Open Mic. Coffee on the Rocks. 12:30 pm

May 14: Mister Estes Park Pageant.

Stanley Hotel. 6:30 pm May 12: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

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

May 13: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill. 6:30 pm May 13: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm May 14: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Trio. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm May 14: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm May 15: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm May 15: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm May 15: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

May 1: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm May 2: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm May 2: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm May 2: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

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

May 3: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm May 6: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Celtic. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm May 6: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

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Sunday Morning 9:30 am Early Bird Coffee 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship Time in Anderson Hall

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Full Moon May 3rd

Last Quarter May 11th

New Moon May 18th

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THEATER May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17: “Laura” by Vera Caspary and George Sklar. Presented by the Repertoire Theater Company. Masonic Lodge. May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 at 7 pm.

May 17 at 2 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES May 4: Bears in the Rockies. Rick Spowart of CO Parks & Wildlife. Bear Behavior. YMCA – Hempel Auditorium.

5:30 pm

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

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more!

Ranger-led programs on weekends. Details call: 970-586-1206 Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations and registration call 970-586-3262.

May 8: Behind the Scenes of RMNP. 9 am May 14: Hawks in Flight: Birds of Prey.

9 am May 15: Life Signs: Tracking the Invisible. 8:30 am

EXHIBITS

Dancing Colors. Art Center of Estes Park.

Continues through May 10 May 2: Capturing the Light. Cultural Arts Council. Continues through May 31 May 15: Fiber X Three. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through June 21 Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

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DON’T BLAME THE GLOVE! On a visit to our daughter Kristi’s family’s home in southern California recently I picked up the Antelope Valley News. The headline told of a man arrested for a hunting bow murder in nearby Lancaster. The newspaper’s account told of the shooter’s explanation of the events of the evening. He admitted that he drew the bow back, aimed it at the victim, but then the “arrow slipped out of his fingers”. “It was an accident”, he claimed. Those guilty ‘fingers’! Don’t blame the fingers! You committed the crime.

We’ve seen it happen on the baseball field. The ball bounces off the fielder’s glove and rolls away. After he recovers the ball and throws it, too late to make the play, he glares down at his glove, slamming his fist into it a couple of times, as though to say: “you missed it…you ‘bad glove’!” Don’t blame the glove! You made the error!

Don’t we get tired of the ‘blame the glove, the fingers’, mentality that is so evident all around us? It began in the Garden of Eden with: “The woman you (God) gave me, gave me the fruit and I did eat.” “The serpent deceived me and I did eat.” And it has continued to this day. And it can happen to all of us. David, the Old Testament man that God later said, was a “man after My own heart.” fell into this trap. You remember how he had told his army leader to leave Uriah, the husband of a woman with whom David had had an illicit relationship, abandoned in the middle of enemy forces so that he would be killed.

Remember his feigned sadness and innocence as he declared, “the sword kills one as well as another.”

In essence, “Well, war’s like that, people die” rather than “I had Uriah killed.” It was only after David came to himself and admitted the horrible things he had done that he was able to become the great man of God that he did.

One characteristic of our current society is this ‘blame the glove, the fingers, the war,’ instead of acknowledging our personal responsibilities in the horrible events of the day. Parents who failed to teach their children values like honesty, respect for others’ property and lives, and for authority, point their fingers at those assigned the task of enforcing such values in people’s dealings with each other in our society. How many who have recently organized ‘protests’…protests that have set the stage for riots and looting and injuries…have stepped forward to say “It was partly our fault?” Even our president uses the Baltimore occasion to focus on the need for ‘justice from our police forces’ rather than on unwise actions that ’set the stage’ for the mayhem in the city. The Bible says the day will come when men will call “evil good, and good evil” and we do that when we focus on the wrong ones as responsible for the evils we have seen recently.

So what is the message? Obviously, that we need to become a ‘man / woman after God’s own heart’…in other words, a man who thinks like God thinks, and judges like God would judge, holding all people…including ourselves…responsible for their failures. “We must all stand before the judgment bar of God, to give an answer for all the things we have done in the body, both good and bad.” That will be so much easier on that day, if, in our day-to-day dealings with others we will do it now. That means saying, “I’m sorry! It was my fault!” instead of blaming the glove, the fingers, the woman, the serpent, our parents, our employers, our law enforcement officers, our politicians, etc.

The other side of this issue also must be stated. There are times when people go to the other extreme and blame themselves for the tragedies that happen even when they did their very best, applying all the proper parenting or friendship techniques to help someone and it still turns out tragically. The Bible says, “Bear one another’s burdens”, but also says, “Every man shall bear his own burden”. We can do only so much. Let’s do the best we can, and then trust that others will do the same, that good may come.

(Bob)

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Repertoire Theatre Company Production Of Laura Opens May 8 Falling in love can be exhilarating, exciting....and frustrating. It can be especially frustrating when you have fallen in love with a dead woman.

Detective Mark McPherson has done just that. Investigating the murder of Laura Hunt has propelled him into the deep mysteries of her life, her secrets and her soul. And he is captivated.

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

And who killed the mystery woman believed to be her? The many men who loved Laura do not intend to tell McPherson the truth. Shelby Carpenter, her fiance, is a playboy given to anger. Waldo Lydecker is an egotistical art collector.

Danny Dorgan is a teen-ager who wants to be a man. All of them loved her, and all of them will do anything to protect that love. And then there's Bessie, her housekeeper, who has stood in the corners, observing everything. Laura and Mark travel a dark road together, discovering secrets about the people Laura thought she knew.

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Com-

pany has the honor of presenting the hit play "Laura", written

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

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

Set designed by Michael Young. Directed

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

The production will be presented at the Studio Theatre in the Estes Park Masonic Lodge #183, 1820 South St Vrain, on May 8, 9, 10, 15, & 16. (curtain at 7:00 p.m.) and May 17 (curtain at 2:00 p.m). Tickets are $15 each, available at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn. Cash or check only please. Tickets may be held when paid in full. Come and enjoy an evening of suspense, fun...and murder!

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Fr. David McCready Receives PhD

Fr. David McCready, the Rector of St. Francis Church in Little Valley, received his PhD on Friday, April 10th from the University of Dublin, Trinity College.

The College, ranked last year 71st in the

world, was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, and the commencement ceremony has changed little since then, being conducted entirely in Latin. Fr. David’s dissertation examined the life and theology of the Irish lay-theologian Alexander Knox (1757-1831), who is important for several reasons, not least for his spiritual and intellectual engagement with the thought and ethos of the Enlightenment and Romanticism. A friend and disciple of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, Knox also had a significant influence on the Oxford Movement in Anglicanism, while at the same time exemplifying the Christian Platonic tradition in English religious thought.

First Annual: Keith Trahan “Slow it Down” Scholarship BINGO will be awarded to one deserving student this year..2015!

Come and play BINGO on Friday night, May 1st 7:00PM - All Cash Prizes, proceeds go to the scholarship. $15.00 per packet $1.00 Blackouts Sponsored by The American Legion Auxiliary TACO BAR available!!

INGO BING B O AND. . .

BINGO held at The American Legion

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Shaylee is the Big “5” Happy Birthday!

Love, Mommy, Lillian and Timmy

Calling All EPHS Class Of 1985

The class of 1985 from Estes Park High School will be celebrating its 30-year class reunion this summer, with open invitations to all graduates from EPHS. Festivities will commence Friday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. with a mixer at the La Hacienda Bar & Grill, and then move on to the Estes Park Conference Center with an evening of celebrations, libations and music from That Eighties Band, billed as the number one 80s band in Colorado.

Planned activities continue through the weekend, with a scheduled tour of the high school, meetings with former and current teachers, and picnics on the practice field. The festivities will run throughout the weekend, culminating with a Sunday brunch at the Fall River Hydroplant Picnic Grounds, special music performances, and a memorial reading of the names of deceased classmates.

Registration is free, with each individual assuming their own costs for lodging, meals and event venues. For additional information, and to register, visit www.ephsreunion.com.

EPMGA Is Back!

This week Estes Park Men’s Golf Association results Low Gross Low Net 4-27-15 Gross Austin Logan 70 Kirk Miller 73 Dave Cliftion 80 Net Al Wagner 64 Chuck Slicker 69 Mike Cunningham 70 Reds Bob Miller 69

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Ethan Michael, Happy 6th Birthday baby!

We love you!

Love, Mommy, Mimi & Papa, Koda Bear & Louie

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108 Prayers For Nepal

Why Estes Park Should Care About (And Support) Nepal After The Earthquake

Serena Rappel, business owner in Estes Park wants to do what she can to help those affected by the earthquake in Nepal.

From Serena, “Nepal has just experienced the greatest earthquake in 80 years, causing a ripple of devastation and disaster from the initial impact, as well as the aftershocks and avalanches that followed. This will be a tremendous global effort to rebuild a beautiful nation.

I have been fortunate to have had many Nepalese grace my life. Through the recent historic Colorado floods, I have also been inspired by the human spirit to come together for greater good, regardless of faith. Our community breaks the borders of our zipcode.

You can make a difference!

Financial contributions - through Project C.U.R.E. $1 buys $20 of much needed medical supplies Donate medical or surgical supplies and equipment. Up to one year past expiration is accepted. For a full list of acceptable items, visit projectcure.org Donate hygiene supplies, even used soap is reconstituted with Citronella as an insect repellent.

Together, lets fill a cargo container!

If you are in the Estes Park, Colorado area; drop off donations at Munchin House or email munchinhouse@yahoo for local pickup. Your compassion and contributions save lives!”

helpful and kind was it for our neighbors to pitch in and walk up Highway 36 and 34 to check on us after the flood? It’s time that we do the same for this tiny Himalayan country as well as Estes Park’s Nepali community through Anil.

There are a lot of people trying to do a lot of things. Supporting Anil’s cause is just one way we know the supplies are going to get to the place where they’re needed: the hospital. We will do our best to keep you updated with our effort on the ground with our Facebook group page. facebook.com/profile.php?id=6410557 04 Donate today to www.gofundme.com/t6pwj7w In addition to Anil’s plea, several other business are currently taking donations in Estes Park for the earthquake victims in Nepal. Even a dollar saves countless lives at the moment so we urge you to not know, there’s a well established come to the following locations in town put to instant use on the field to help in and show your support. Your donated the relief. My friends and I have started a Nepali community in Estes Park.

Yesterday, we heard from some friends money will be collected weekly and sent crowd funding campaign, our goal is to to The Nepal RedCross Society take as many supplies as possible, fund- that are volunteering at the Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu. They have no (www.nrcs.org) and UNICEF ing being the only limiting factor. We (www.unicef.org) that are doing incredihave also coordinated with professionals experience yet the need for caregivers is and volunteers in Nepal to receive these so high that they’re working as volunteer ble rescue work in Nepal. packages and put them to instant and ef- nurses. They told us they need medical 1. Cafe de Pho Thai (near the post ofsupplies as well as a few other items. fective use. fice) In the last 48 hours, Anil and many Please visit the gofundme link below to 2. Nepali Bazaar ( near the waterothers have been organizing a campaign wheel) share www.gofundme.com/t6pwj7w Ask any Estes Park resident who was in to fill his empty suitcases with humani3. The UPS Store ( near Safeway) tarian aid items to take to the Teaching the area for the most recent flood will 4. Nepal's Cafe Hospital. Kathmandu and it’s surroundtell you about the crisis that occurred Also, if you want to donate things beduring that time: much of the talent, the ing area is having a post-flood like mosides money there are drop boxes availteachers, the doctors, the police were all ment right now where everything they able at The UPS Store and Cafe De Pho need is ‘down the mountain. ’ They are in down the mountain and Estes Park was Thai. Over the counter medicines, bug dire need of medical supplies, doctors, left stranded. sprays, masks, hand sanitizers, protein and a slew of other items, much like the In the days unfolding the Nepali earthsituation we found ourselves in Septem- bars, water purifying tablets, etc. quake on April 26th, the stories coming Nepal and its people needs you in this ber 2013. out of the area sound awfully familiar: darkest hour. We thank you for your Estes Park should care about, be sym“We don’t have enough doctors, everysupport and generosity. pathetic to, and support efforts to benefit Nepal because at the end of the day, how Anil Singh who works at the Stanley Hotel will soon be off to Nepal to help with relief efforts in Kathmandu for his family and others.

From Anil, I am traveling to Nepal on the 6th of May and I plan to take with me suitcases filled with supplies that can be

one has gone elsewhere because they couldn’t afford to support their family here.”

Immediately following the news of the disaster, some friends and I started thinking of ways we could help the people affected by this crisis. As you may or may

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Rocky Card, Inc. Donates To Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center $50,000 to nonprofit organizations since 2008, with the goal of each donation being to make a difference within the community that supports their efforts.

The premise behind the Rocky Card is that local businesses who are Rocky Card members attract customers by offering discounts or other incentives to cardholders. Visitors and Estes Park locals Jill Lancaster, Director of the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource purchase a Rocky Center, left, receives a check for $1,000 from Rocky Card co- Card for $10 to access owner Debra Dullaghan. the discounts, and Dullaghan and Smith With funds from Rocky Card sales this donate the profits from the sale of the spring, Rocky Card owners Debra Dulcards to local charities. laghan and Anne Smith reached out to Merchants who participate in the Rocky help all the nonprofits in the Estes Park Card program agree that the Rocky Card area with a donation of $1,000 to the has improved sales, gained customer Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. awareness, and provided local charities EPNRC provides support for area non- with much-needed funds. With the profits in the form of a resource for train- Rocky Card, everybody wins! ing, funding opportunities, volunteers, Rocky Cards may be purchased from networking, and more. EPNRC served many merchants around Estes Park, inmore than 1,000 individuals in 2014, and cluding The Village Store at National the donation from the Rocky Card will Park Village, Estes Park Mountain Shop, help to provide program and administraEstes Park True Value & Radio Shack, tive support.

Rocky Mountain Gateway, the Estes Park “Our goal is to strengthen our area’s Visitors Center, and Safeway. A complete nonprofits so they can better serve the list of locations, as well as a list of the community,” said EPNRC director Jill merchants that offer Rocky Card disLancaster. “This donation from the counts, is available at Rocky Card will help us to our job that www.RockyCard.com. much better.”

The success of the Rocky Card could For more information on the Estes Park not be possible without the support of its Nonprofit Resource Center and the serv- promotional partners, which include ices the organization provides, visit their Estes Park News, EPTV Channel 8, Reel website at www.epnonprofit.org.

Mountain Theater, and Hobert Office The Rocky Card has given more than Services.

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The Seven Summits & Beyond A Fundraiser for the people of Nepal Saturday May 2nd at Ed’s Cantina, upstairs lounge, starting at 8pm

Mt. Elbrus, Russia

The Seven Summits & Beyond is a multimedia presentation by Estes Park local Brian Block that incorporates key photos and video from each of the Seven Summits. The Beyond – well that is just about everything else. From mixed climbing in Ouray to taking on some of the great peaks of the world like K2, Mt. Logan and new route attempts on Denali & Mt Kenya!

On April 25th a 7.9 magnitude earthOuray Ice Park, Ouray, CO

quake caused massive destruction to the city of Kathmandu and shook massive avalanches loose on Everest Basecamp.

The slide show is free with a suggested donation. All proceeds will go towards helping the people of Nepal to recover from the devastation they are currently facing. There will be bacon and beer – always a good time – so please come out for a good cause and likely a one-time slideshow event!

Come out and support a good cause!

Mt. Vinson, Antarctica

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Duck Race Schedule

Ducks To Hit The Water This Saturday After months of planning and preparation, The Rotary Club of Estes Park will set thousands of ducks free for their annual swim on Saturday, May 2. The 2015 race, with its mascot Ranger Lucky Duck, honors Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial. Park staff will pull the rope that sends the ducks into the water at Nicky’s Steakhouse at 1 p.m.

The ducks will paddle for 61 Estes Valley charities, with each netting 95% of the proceeds of every adoption form they sell.

Thanks to a new partnership with The Stanley Hotel, 500 Zombie Ducks will swim alongside the regular yellow friends. The Stanley has donated $5,000 in matching funds in addition to selling adoption forms. Bubba, the hotel’s unofficial mascot, is expected to break away from the weekend horror film fest to make an appearance on race day.

But, there is so much more in store for donors than helping local charities! The major prizes for this year’s race guarantee a dream trip for the three winners.

• A seven-night cruise to the Caribbean or Alaska with balcony cabins or seven nights in Hawaii in an ocean-view room at a four-star hotel.

(Up to $6,000 for two travelers) • A four-night stay in Riviera Maya, Mexico at an all-inclusive five-star resort or four-nights at Walt Disney World in standard resort accommodations. (Up to $3,000 for two travelers) • A three-night stay in San Francisco at a four-star hotel or three nights in New Orleans in a four-star hotel. (Up to $2,000 for two travelers) All of the major prizes include airfare

from Denver and round-trip transportation to hotels. Columbine Travel in Estes Park will arrange the trips.

“This is an all-time record for major prizes in the Duck Race,” said 2015 “Big Duck Ken TeSelle. “We are so very grateful to our 31 major financial sponsors for funding these prizes. A list of our major sponsors is on our website at www.epduckrace.org. Please take a look and remember to thank them,” he said.

In addition, each adopted duck represents a 1 in 10 chance of winning one of nearly 600 merchant-donated prizes.

More than 200 area merchants and nonprofits are contributing a variety of prizes, which will be randomly awarded as the ducks cross the finish line.

“We have everything from lodging rooms to rodeo tickets, retail merchandise, meals, horseback rides, cinnamon rolls and an RMNP tour,” said Jack Vaughan, who helped wrangle the prizes.

The average prize value is over $47, Vaughan said. The prizes range from $20 to over $300.

“This, too, is an all-time record,” Vaughan said. “Thanks and kudos to Debbie Delaney, Duck Race prize coordinator, and her crew of 12 volunteers. They personally solicited merchants who accounted for roughly half of all prizes donated. Volunteer Sandy Lasson at Duck Central entered data from all prize donation forms as they came in, from volunteers and by mail. Her other important job will be to mail gift certificates to all winners a few weeks after the Duck Race.”

Family events are scheduled throughout the day at Nicky’s, (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Riverside Plaza (12-4 p.m.) and Bond Park (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Everything from

caricature art and face painting to a Duck Squat raffle, live music, and sale of duckthemed items awaits race day guests. The Bond Park location is new to the race this year, and will feature music, an open-air photo booth, food sales, a bounce house, face painting and more.

“In collaboration with Visit Estes Park and the Town of Estes Park, we are able to offer more family fun and entertainment at Bond Park for this year’s race,” said Rene Moquin, 2015 “Little Duck” who worked with Elizabeth Fogarty and Bo Winslow on the Bond Park events.

Visitors arriving on race day will be able to purchase adoption forms until noon at several locations, including: • Bond Park, where representatives of several charities that are 2015 beneficiaries will assist sales • Estes Park Visitors Center, where a special sales table will be set up • Nicky’s Steakhouse • The Wheel Bar • Macdonald Book Shop • Inkwell and Brew Adoption sales are also available online at www.epduckrace.org and in person at Duck Central, 541 Big Thompson Ave. Unit E, in Lower Stanley Village, west of the Reel Mountain Theater. Duck Central is open this week from 12-5 p.m. daily.

Duck Central is closed to the public on race day to allow volunteers to process hundreds of last minute adoptions.

So how does this all happen? It takes a committee, TeSelle said.

“I’ve had a tremendous group of enthusiastic volunteers this year. Their energy has been inspiring and their willingness to support new ideas will make this 27th annual Duck Race an exciting event.”

Schedule of Duck Race Fun* 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Quacker Gift Shop – Retail sales duckthemed items (N) • Duck Race charities sell adoption forms and provide interactive games. (BP) 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

• Riverside Ramblers (N) 12-1 p.m.

• Estes Park Singers, directed by Dr. Alan Denney (N) • Ballerina Duckies (N) • Lucky, Duck Race mascot (N) 1 p.m.

• Duck drop (N) Once the ducks begin their 2.5-mile swim down the Fall River, spectators gather in Riverside Plaza near the finish line, to cheer on the little yellow competitors or, this year, at Bond Park. As the excitement builds, several activities will offer diversion.

12-4 p.m.

• Venture Crew 10 – face painting for all the “kids” (RP) 12-1:45 p.m.

• Just Us (RP) • Ballerina Duckies (RP) • Ron Ball (RP) 1-2:30 p.m.

• Bruiser the Big Dog (RP) • Rocky Mountain Conservancy (RP) 1-3 p.m.

• Bounce house (BP) • Bluegrass band (BP) • Face painting (BP) •Photo booth (BP) 1-4 p.m.

• Balloon Art (RP) • Caricature Artist (RP) • Sales of Lucky’s Adventure (children’s book about a Race Day duck’s adventures by Marilyn Maher) (RP) • Estes Park Band Boosters – yummy homemade treats (RP) • Quacker Gift Shop – Retail sales duckthemed items (RP) • Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers at finish line (RP) • Lucky, Duck Race Mascot (RP) 2-4 p.m.

• Brass Quintet (RP) • Steve Smersh (RP) * N= Nicky’s, BP=Bond Park, RP=Riverside Plaza To adopt ducks, visit www.epduckrace.org.

Proceeds of the 2015 race will benefit 61 local charities and organizations.

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Stanley Film Festival This Weekend – Yeah, It’s Creepy!

Surgery Dinner, Thanksgiving-on-aStick, Andrew Novick's X-Treme Pancake Breakfast and is the "Griller-in-ResiThis weekend, the Stanley Film Festival “Cooties” dence" for tailgate parties at the Museum invades Estes Park! Launched in 2013, the of Contemporary Art. This event is open film festival celebrates the best of indeto SFF Redrum badgeholders and invited pendent horror cinema with a slate of guests only. film premieres, screenings of classic and 40th Anniversary Screening of The independent horror movies, Q&A sesRocky Horror Picture Show with Colsions with industry insiders, interactive orado’s Elusive ingredient Shadow Cast horror experiences, receptions, haunted (CEI) who has been Shadowcasting the hotel tours and more.

Rocky Horror Picture Show in Denver This year’s film festival will feature 20 since 2000. Based at Landmark's Esquire Theatre, CEI provides the full RHPS exnew horror films, a series of retrospecperience with audience participation, cosElijah Wood tives on classics, and almost 30 film tumes, props, and tons of airborne toilet shorts from Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, story of a group of paper! CEI holds the world's record for May 3. ternational works from emerging and es- teachers who need to escape the carnage largest RHPS performance, with over The historic hotel, known for its grand tablished filmmakers. In honor of veteran when a lunchroom virus turns elemen8,500 people turning out to see the film at architecture and surrounding Rocky achievement, the festival also presents a Red Rocks in 2013. Raunchy, rowdy, and tary school students into killers. See Mountain scenery, inspired Stephen Visionary Award. Notable attendees have StanleyFilmFest.com for a complete list of risqué, mixes old school with modern deKing's The Shining and played a major included actor, director, writer and probauchery. Come be offended all over movies throughout the weekend. role in the book's second film adaptation, ducer Eli Roth (the first Visionary Award again! This event is open to SFF Redrum All of the events take place either at the which portrayed Stephen King's vision & Horror Marathon badge holders, indirecipient); director James DeMonaco; hotel, at the nearby Reel Mountain movie vidual tickets can be purchased. for the film. Hotel guests report paranor- producer Jason Blum; and actors Ethan theater, the historic Park Theatre or at the mal activity, none of it sinister, which has Hawke and Elijah Wood.

13th Floor Haunted House-Considered Wheel Bar. been attributed to former housekeepers, one of the most terrifying haunts in the The focus of the festival is on horror In addition to the Film Festival, check past guests and even the hotel's first own- films. The opening night of the festival country, the infamous scare-mongers at out some of the other great special events ers, F.O. and Flora Stanley-all of whom 13th Floor Haunted House will be a new edit of Sundance film during the festival: are pleasant ghosts. (www.13thfloorhauntedhouse.com) will “Cooties,” a highly anticipated horror 2015 Special Events bring their unique brand of fear to the The festival parlays classic horror films comedy starring Elijah Wood, Rainn WilImmersive Horror Game-bleeding Stanley Film Festival by hosting an elabowith contemporary ones, presenting inson and Alison Pill. “Cooties” tells the seamlessly into the atmosphere of fear rate photo booth throughout the weekand suspense we are excited to announce end, transforming the grounds into happy the return of Stanley Film Festival's Imhour scare zones on Friday & Saturday, mersive Horror Game. Bigger and better, and providing assorted secrets hidden this all-new interactive story is a real life throughout the hotel if you dare to find horror/mystery narrative using the Festi- them. These events are free and open to val itself as its medium. Those who follow the public.

The Stanley Art Bar right next door. It is already a hot the clues become the protagonists of an The Itchy-O Marching Band a throbengaging and creepy thriller featuring ir- bing 32-piece band of masked chaos inHotel is pleased spot in Denver. reproducible characters and events that vites you to dissolve the performer/audito announce the Chef Chisholm grew up in Denver and ence divide and melt into the Bedlam that you can never unsee.

This event is free visiting Chef for at a very early age he found his calling. At is the disorienting power of Itchy-O. The and open to the public.

Table. Chef Iain 13 he worked as a dishwasher in a neighItchy-O Marching Band (IOMB) is a Catatonic: A Virtual Reality ExperiChisholm borhood Indian restaurant. Throughout Denver-based percussion-centered elecowner and Chef high school he worked as a line cook at a ence-Joining the recent film festival craze tronic marking band. IOMB brings a soof Amerigo Del- Swiss restaurant and began to look at his of virtual reality experiences, participants phisticated savage sound and the sheer will be given a Samsung Gear VR headset ecstasy of instruments untethered and icatus and job as a career. At age 17, he left high by a “nurse” and “the audience, bound to running free. With a driving drum corps DADA Art Bar school early to start his degree in culia wheelchair, undergoes a sensory-shock- battery, taiko drummers, an arsenal of in Denver, will create an incredible nary arts at Johnson & Wales University ing horror thrill ride. presentation of five courses of Italian electronics including synthesizers, in Denver. During his time there, he theremin, vocoders, and many other spedishes. Chef Chisholm will be cooking worked for Chef Jenna Johansen, well Dead Right Horror Trivia Hosted by cial devices, the IOMB completely engulfs for Table Friday, June 8 and Saturday, Fangoria, Blumhouse and Shocktillyknown for her television show, “Around and immerses an audience from every oudrop.com-Do you consume horror as June 9. General Manager, David Ciani the World in 80 Plates,” and was on her angle in a pounding electric bog of music, voraciously as zombies eat flesh? The hit will dig deep into his Italian heritage staff as she opened Ventura Grill and ephemera, and spectacle. This event is Los Angeles horror event comes to the and pair wine with each course. The re- Ocotillo in the DTC. He ultimately befree and open to the public, Stanley Film ception starts at 6:30 p.m., with dinner came her sous chef when she opened her Stanley Film Festival! Join Shock Till You Festival Redrum badge holders will reDrop's Sam Zimmerman and Ryan Turek seating at 7:00 p.m. and takes place in own restaurant, Dish!, in the Vail Valley. ceive priority entry. from Blumhouse and test your horror The Lodge Manor Hall at The Stanley.

Chef Chisholm finished his degree at Walking is for zombies. The free shuttle knowledge in eight rounds of terrifyingly Amerigo Delicatus is a popular, small Johnson & Wales and began to write his returns again this year with stops approxtitillating trivia. Scare yourself with how neighborhood restaurant in Denver, business plan for Amerigo. imately every 15 minutes and will run much you actually know about horror. serving hand- made new-world Italian We are very proud to be hosting Chef from the Stanley Hotel, Reel Mountain fare. The restaurant has an unpretenChisholm. He has achieved great success This event takes place at The Wheel Bar Theater, Historic Park Theater and the tious casual aesthetic and serves what and is one of our own from right here in in downtown Estes Park.

Estes Valley Library beginning Friday and Horror Brunch And Awards Cerechef owner refers to as “honest food”.

Colorado. We know you will not want to running through Sunday afternoon. mony-curated by Chief Coroner of the “By using quality ingredients, the flamiss what promises to be one of the The third annual Stanley Film Festival vors of each dish are kept simple and highlights of the Table series. Remember Stanley Film Festival, Andrew Novick, kicks off Thursday, April 30 and continmeant to speak for themselves. I will that only 20 fortunate people will be able brunch-goers will have several "horrific" ues through the evening of Sunday, May make sure you don’t miss a thing the to enjoy the evening with Chef Chisholm culinary options to choose from. Ballots 3. This will be one creepy and fantastic will be tallied and the 2015 Audience food has to say,” said Chef Chisholm. each night. Price for dinner will $80.00 weekend at the Stanley Film Festival!

Once Chef Chisholm’s Amerigo was on per person plus tax and gratuity. For your Winners for Feature Film and Short Film More information and a detailed festival will be announced. Andrew Novick has track and doing well, he opened DADA reservations call 970-577-4160. program can be found on their website at been behind such temptations as: The StanleyFilmFest.com.

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Students To Perform “Profofiev In The Park” To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of RMNP Estes Park’s Ballet Renaissance at Center Stage with Studio West’s Ballet Master’s Program (Ft. Collins/Loveland) and Ballet Theatre of Boulder (Boulder) will present an evening of ballet set to Prokofiev’s music, Saturday May 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Walter G. Ruesch Auditorium, YMCA of the Rockies. The performance is the second in a new annual tradition of performances supporting local causes. Last year’s performance, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, was a benefit for flood recovery. This year’s performance “Prokofiev in the Park” will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park and will feature 100 classically trained students from Estes Park, Loveland, Ft. Collins and Boulder. Student will perform excerpts from Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf ” and “Cinderella,” choreographed by Estes Park residents and instructors, Ms. Brianna Furnish, and Mr. Radoslaw Kokoszka, co-directors of Ballet Renaissance - and excerpts from Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet,” choreographed by

Ms. Elizabeth Ross (of Boulder). Proceeds benefit to the National Park’s Junior Ranger Program. Tickets (adults: $10; children: $5) will be sold at the door on the evening of the event, or may be purchased in advance by contacting Ballet Renaissance.

Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

Crossroads Annual Spring Sale This Friday And Saturday In Fairgrounds Barn W Crossroads Ministry and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley (LLEV) have again joined forces to present their Annual Spring Sale and it takes place this Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at Barn “W” at the Stanley Park Fairgrounds.

This huge “garage sale” is a yearly event that has literally thousands of items for sale. Furniture, jewelry, antiques, small appliances, household items, books, toys, games and children’s clothing will be offered at rock bottom prices.

Last year, this popular event had sixty people lined up waiting for the doors to open. Baked goods will also available.

All proceeds will stay in the Estes Valley community for the benefit of local families in need. Crossroads assists low income families with basic human needs that include food and utilities. LLEV is a licensed preschool program providing values-based early childhood education.

Hours are Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The original branch of Ballet Renaissance was founded in June of 1997 and still serves children, teens and adult in southeast Michigan. Center Stage is Estes Park’s competitive dance school, directed by Ms. Suzanne Landkamer. In 2011, Furnish and Kokoszka, in collaboration with Center Stage, began developing a second branch of Ballet Renaissance in Estes Park. Furnish and Kokoszka are also instructors for Studio West’s Ballet Master’s Program. Studio West is a competitive

dance school with branches in both Fort Collins and Loveland, directed by Ms. Jennifer Knostman. Studio West’s Ballet Master’s Program is designed for particularly focused and dedicated students. Ms. Elizabeth Ross heralds from Boulder where she has been teaching ballet for over 20 years.

For more information on Ballet Renaissance, please visit www.balletren.org or call 970-480-7697.

Cultural Arts Council Gallery Opens “Capturing The Light” Show Saturday An exhibit of Colorado’s leading photographers will be on display in a special showing at the Cultural Arts Council’s Fine Art Gallery from May 2-31, 2015.

“Capturing the Light” is the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park’s (CAC) third annual juried show.

The month long exhibition provides viewers with a unique opportunity to explore a unique collection of created by artists from the Denver area, Northern Colorado and Estes Park. Located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave., the CAC Fine Art Gallery will open the new exhibition to the public with an “Artist Reception” starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2.

Capturing the Light was created to showcase a diverse approach to photography, and was curated through a call for entries process. Renowned photographers James Frank and Barry Bailey served as the call for entry judges and selected photographic works from the following categories: color digital photographs, black and white digital photographs, and black and white film /darkroom processed/printed photographs.

“Capturing the Light” explores a diversity of subject matter, style and technique. From accurately calculated starry night skies and the Milky Way to iconic images of western America, Europe and mountains of the world -- the images throughout this exhibition will take viewers into the realms of beauty and light.

“This exhibition will be a visual celebration, full of beautiful and thoughtful images which explore the diversity of the photographic medium. Photographers from across Colorado's Front Range will be showing work which reveals unique

perspectives of our amazing world.

Come and be inspired.” Erik Stensland Participating artists include: Joel Alpers Ken Henke Marsha Hobert Bryce Kauffman Lisa Kurth Robb Kurth Donna Patterson Cheryl Pennington Jeremiah Ramirez Marcia Tavel Maureen Vetter Carol Walker Greg Wigler Barry Bailey Exhibit Judge James Frank Exhibit Judge Erik Stensland Guest Exhibitor Opening Reception The public is invited to attend an Artist Reception on May 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Musical entertainment will feature pianist Richard Merriman. Capturing the Light will remain on display through May 31, 2015. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information call 970-5869203 or e-mail info@estesarts.com. Our website is estesarts.com and find us on Facebook/cultural arts council of estes park.

For over 24 years the Cultural Arts Council has been serving the greater Estes Valley and State of Colorado with a mission to “enhance the quality and accessibility of visual and performing arts for people of all ages.”

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Center Stage School Of Dance Gala Show

The Hip-Hop Team.Courtesy photos Suzanne's Center Stage School of Dance and Gymnastics is thrilled to announce their 17th annual recital in Estes Park. Watch over 100 local Estes Valley dancers and gymnasts take to the stage as they perform complex routines to fun songs with beautiful costumes! Students ranging in age from three to adult will be performing choreographed routines of ballet, lyrical, tap, contemporary, acro, gymnastics, hip-hop, musical theater and Irish dance!

Ballet Renaissance at Center The Irish Dance Class performers are: (from L-R): Jerilyn Fischer, Laurel Stage will start off the show Williamson, Shelby Wright, Isabell Gittings, Maia Kinley, Evelyn Gittings. with classical ballet selections from Peter and the Wolf! The show. competitive dance teams will also showcase Help us help Crossroads! their award-winning routines in hip-hop For every non-perishable canned foodand lyrical. You are invited to join this show item you bring to the show, we will take off spectacular at the Estes Park Center YMCA $1.00 off the price of an admission. Bring in of the Rockies' Ruesch Auditorium on Frinine food items, and get $9.00 off a ticket, day, May 8th at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May and watch the show for free! We encourage 9th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased everyone to help this amazing non-profit orahead of time at Center Stage School of ganization.

Dance, or at the door at the time of the Please join us as we celebrate the art of show: adults $9.00, students ages five and up dance and performance in Estes Park. For $6.00, and children four and under are free. additional questions please call Center Stage Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the at 586-3830.

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Estes Park Medical Center To Host Teddy Bear Clinic By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Stuffed animals, or more specifically teddy bears, have long provided security to both children and children at heart. Estes Park Medical Center will host is first Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Estes Park Medical Center.

Children attending the event will receive a free “Build-A-Bear” and a goody bag at this free, fun and interactive clinic. The clinic is designed to familiarize children with the hospital, clinics, and medical equipment by treating teddy bears through a series of screenings that allow health care workers to provide a teddy bear checkup.

The clinic teaches children that doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are here to help them feel

better. Each child’s teddy may get stitches, a shot, a bandage, or an x-ray depending on the teddy bear’s diagnosis. Each bear will also be weighed, measured and their blood pressure taken. After it is all done, each furry friend will receive a certificate of good health to take home.

The teddy bear clinic is open to children ages three through 10 years of age. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Healthy snacks and fun will also be served. Medical fears will disappear as teddy bears undergo a full “furry” checkup. Checkups are free for the patients and their young parents with the goal to help kids think of a trip to the hospital as more of a bearable event.

For more information, email kaberg22@yahoo.com.

Parade Of Years Classic Car Tour Saturday, May 16 The Estes Park Car Club is once again sponsoring the Classic Auto Parade of Years, commemorating the use of automobiles to bring tourists from the Front Range to Estes Park for fun and relaxation in the early 1900s.

All are invited to participate by joining the tour at the MacKenzie Place Retirement Village, 4751 Pleasant Oak Drive in Ft. Collins. There you will enjoy a classic car show from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast is provided for all car show exhibitors.

After the car show and trophy presentations, the participants will caravan to the Fort Collins Municipal Railway Shops at the north end of Howes Street. There we will see how a volunteer team has been renovating an old-time rail trolley. It will be put into service along Mountain Avenue during the summer season, joining

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the trolley presently in service on that route.

After a tour of the shops, there will be an evening banquet at Washington's unique restaurant, in the old railway station at LaPorte Road and the trolley tracks just off College Avenue. Participants will order off the menu and pay for their individual meals.

The cost of the Parade of Years tour is $25 per car, paid at registration at the MacKenzie Classic Car Show. The fee covers registration, trophies, name tags, dash plaques, etc. The banquet is optional, at the participants expense.

Come join the fun, see great vehicles, tour the trolley barn and see how people traveled on trolleys years ago.

If interested, call Craig at 970-586-4839, or e-mail to craig@cliffsidecottages.com.

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Ted was honored at an awards ceremony held Tuesday April 28th at the Colorado School of Mines. He was accompanied by his parents Katherine and Frank Dumont, brother Gio, and teacher Pam Frey. Congratulations Ted!

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The community is invited to this year’s “Cinco de Mayo” celebration, which will feature delicious food, music, festive attire, and hometown pride. The “Viva Estes Park!” fiesta takes place on Monday, May 4 (one day prior to the traditional “Cinco” date) at the Estes Park High School Commons. The event is open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with food being served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

There is no charge to attend, and a freewill donation may be made at the door to offset expenses.

This year, a live mariachi band will be part of the festivities, which offers a beautiful and resonant sound within the Commons space. The band will be performing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. that evening.

Cinco de Mayo in Estes Park has benefited from many sponsors since its inaugural celebration fifteen years ago. This year, Families for Estes and Mountain

Home Café have joined forces as primary sponsors to continue this tradition and provide a friendly community celebration for locals of all ages. The Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District is also helping to sponsor this year’s celebration.

The planning committee also thanks the Park R-3 School District for their assistance in hosting this family event.

In history, “Cinco de Mayo” represents a Mexican holiday marking the victory of Mexican troops over French forces in Puebla, Mexico, on May 5, 1862. Much like St. Patrick’s Day, it gained increasing popularity in the United States and has grown to be a day of festivities enjoyed by many cultures.

The public is encouraged to attend on Monday, May 4. In addition to food and music, there will be activities for children, and several local organizations will be participating with information and hands-on activities.

Handgun Training Basic Pistol Shooting Courses will be offered on Saturday, May 9 and again on Saturday, June 6. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required.

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

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

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

ZIP code, and click search. You may also call Jim at 970-481-4279 for additional information or for assistance with preregistration. Classes are held at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Community Drive and Highway 36, next to the dog park.

Defensive Handgun Skills Review: For those who have had intermediate or advanced pistol skills training, the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club provides a 90 minute Defensive Handgun Skills Review on the first Tuesday of each month at the club’s indoor range. This is not an “open range” or a class per se, but rather an instructor-led skills review and practice for those who have had formal training and have all of the required equipment. Cost is $1.00 for EPG&A Club members or $5.00 for non-members. Upcoming reviews will be Tuesday, Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday June 2. The reviews begin at 5:15 p.m. the range will be open by 5:00 p.m. You will need approximately 150 rounds of ammunition.

Contact Jim for more information: 970481-4279.

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Troop 10 Newest Eagle Scouts

$395,000 653 Park River Place

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3 bedroom, 3 bath Park River West condominium. One level living, Great room, family room, main level master suite. Quality interior finishes, excellent condition.

Private patio to enjoy a quiet yard. Minutes away from Rocky Mountain National Park and Downtown Estes Park.

$329,000 60 Sage Hen Pl, Drake

Sam Westley, Zachary Brittain, William Boysen. Courtesy photo

Boy Scout Troop 10 of Estes Park recently hosted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for the purpose of awarding Eagle Scout rank to William Boysen, Zachary Brittain, and Sam Westley.

William, Zachary and Sam earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank, the highest award attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Congratulations to you all!

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The best setting on the Golf course at Elk Ridge can be enjoyed with this 3 bedroom condominium! Great floor plan with wonderful views of Longs Peak and the golf course. It’s like a park in your backyard. Beautifully appointed and maintained.

Eric Edwards Receives Eagle Scout Rank!

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Local Estes Park High School Senior, Eric Edwards (Eagle 2015), received the rank of Eagle Scout on April 11th, joining his brothers, Nicholas Edwards (Eagle 2010) and Chad Edwards (Eagle 2003) in Scouting's highest honor.

The three brothers all began their scouting adventure in Estes Park's Pack 8 as Tiger Cubs and went on to serve with Boy Scout Troop 8 sponsored by Estes Park American Legion Post 119. All

three boys did their Eagle projects for their local community of Glen Haven and each stayed active in scouting through their senior year of high school.

Thank you to every individual behind every local organization who has taught, mentored, supported and cheered on the Edwards brothers; you have helped carry three young men forward nobly.

Congratulations to the Edwards Eagle Scouts!

Friends Of The Baha’i Faith 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 li-

brary 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.

Pet Association 2015 Yard Sale Donations Donations are now being accepted for the 2015 Estes Park Pet Association Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, June 6. Items in good condition may be dropped off at the Animal Medical Center between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Please, no large furniture or appliances, clothing, computers, or TVs.

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

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 6. In the meantime, clean out your closets and donate your extra “stuff ” to the Pet Association’s Yard Sale.

Animal Medical Center, 1260 Manford Avenue, 970-586-6898.

from this spacious upgraded condo with beautiful hardwood floors throughout the kitchen, dining room and living room. The master suite, living room, kitchen, laundry and dining room are all on the main level. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Gas log fireplace in living room. The walk out level has two bedrooms a ¾ bath and a large family room. Conveniently located near the schools, recreation center and 18 hole golf course.

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Community is surrounded by 1000's of acres of National Forest & is in prolific area 20. Assoc. provides common pasture for 2 horses, 2 tennis courts, heated swimming in summer, baseball field, basketball court & volley ball court. Big Elk was damaged by 2013 flood. This cabin & most properties have water...plans are in place for completion of the new water system. $179,000 MLS#746189

2625 MARYS LAKE RD. #36

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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13 acres in highly desired west side of Estes Park. Snow-capped views of Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Possible 3 building sites or build one home. Horses allowed. Stunning acreage in Estes Valley. Windcliff subdivision next to this land.

360 degree views. Unique opportunity.

$450,000 MLS# 739563

178 ASPEN DRIVE

Large,4 bedrm,vacation/principal residence in historic Big Elk Meadows. A unique property w/many upgrades yet retains classic 60's mahogany walls, trim, windows & kitchen cabinets. Large family room w/kids' play room up a spiral staircase. 2 bedrms,open to a stone patio w/hot tub.View Longs Peak & Meeker from huge master bedrm & decks. Meadow Lake is just out the front door & Nat. Forest out the back yard. Big Elk has 6 stocked fishing lakes, swimming pool, tennis courts, and year'round access.

$324,900 MLS# 695945

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EVICS Hosts Successful 6th Annual Estes Park Early Childhood Conference At The YMCA

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The YMCA of the Rockies offered a wonderful setting for the EVICS 6th Annual Estes Park Early Childhood Conference on April 25. Over 40 early childhood professionals from Estes Park, and across the Front Range, came together for a day of learning, networking and fun. An expert panel of conference speakers shared their passion, expertise and knowledge of early childhood topics, including supporting social and emotional development of young children, to hands on strategies for sharing science, nature and storytelling with preschoolers. Attendees ranged from infant and toddler family child care providers to elementary school teachers and other specialists. Conference evaluations clearly indicated that the Estes Park Conference was a big success. Many thanks to the YMCA of the Rockies for their partnership and generous donation of beautiful meeting facilities, and also to You Need Pie and Poppy’s Restaurant for

providing excellent food. Thanks also goes out to the many Estes Park businesses that donated door prizes - a long standing and popular tradition of this conference!

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) is a non-profit agency working to support and promote quality early care and education for all children in the Estes Valley. Donations to the organization are 100% tax deductible and volunteers are needed for a variety of activities and committees.

For more information please contact EVICS: office@evics.org 970-586-3055.

Keith Harkin Irish Singer/Songwriter To Perform At Upcoming Irish Festival Keith Harkin will be one of the highlights of this year’s Rocky Mountain Irish Festival performing Saturday, June 20 on the main stage. The Irish Fest will take place June 18-21 at the Estes Park Event Center.

Keith Harkin is an Irish singer songwriter and guitar playing minstrel who has been singing his way into the hearts of music lovers since the wee age of four.

His musical talents have brought him across the world from the UK to Canada to Australia to America and back, over and over again in his past eight years touring.

During his time touring the United States, he gained recognition from Grammy Award-winning producer, David Foster, who then went on to sign Keith as one of his first artists to Verve Records. Keith released his first solo debut album with Foster and Verve Records, where they watched it soar to the number 1 spot on the billboard charts.

Over the last two years since his first release, Keith has been writing all of his

own material for his highly anticipated, second album set to be release mid 2015.

This album is funded by Keith alone and takes a different, deeper more personal direction into Keith's musical styling.

Don’t miss your chance to see Keith perform live in Estes Park this June!

This new festival will also feature Irish Road bowling, authors, historians, historical exhibits, Irish dancing, pipes and drums, a children’s area and much more!

For more information and tickets, go to www.RockyMountainIrishFestival.com.

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Abbey Pontius Joins Anderson Realty Team

Welcome Abbey Pontius as our newest Real Estate Broker at Anderson Realty & Management. Abbey joined the team September of 2014 as Administrative staff. After years of dreaming of retiring in Colorado, she made a huge leap, packed up the family and headed west.

She fell in love with Estes Park and the

residents. What a beautiful place to live and grow!

Abbey is fun loving, quirky, vivacious and always up for a good chat. Abbey enjoys “diving in” and getting her hands dirty. She spends her down time hiking, cooking, and most importantly with family, husband Kyle and daughter Isla.

Abbey’s previous career included Customer Service, and Accounting for a large corporation in Kansas. Many years of reputable business deals, and a passion for satisfying people round out her professional portfolio. Abbey is ready to get started, for you. Come by and meet our new Real Estate Broker. Always greeting you with a smile!

Contact Abbey at the office, 970-5862950, Anderson Realty & Management 170 S. Saint Vrain Ave, Abbey@KeyToEstesPark.com cell 620-245-4121, or give a shout out on Facebook.

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Parent Child Connection Bringing families together Looking for an activity to do with your children aged 0-5 and their siblings which is FUN and FREE? EVICS and Parent as Teachers is offering free and fun monthly activities starting April through September.

Here is the schedule! ~ No reservation required April 1st *10:30-11:30* hosted at Center Stage School of Dance ~Tiny Tot Gymnastics* 2050 Big Thompson Avenue.

May 6th*10:30-11:30*hosted at Cross fit gym ~ Cross Fit Kids*1755 Colorado 66.

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Trivia Bowl Fundraiser A Success

teacher group Cirque Du Sore legs placing second, and finally another teacher group called the Scarlet No-HairAhs coming in as the champions.

The three teams from left to right are Cirque Du Sore Legs, Brew It was a fun night Crew, and Scarlet No Hair-Ahs. with many of the Simone Paul, Ted Dumont, Hannah teams dressing up and jesting with each Willis and Josie Christenson appreciated other during the competition. The the teams coming out to support them in money earned during this competition the fundraiser Trivia Bowl.

Jubilations provided a fantastic meal for the teams and workers. There were nine teams that competed in the trivia bowl on Monday April 20th. Teams had two 40 question rounds and the top three teams competed in the championship round.

Going into the final round we had two teams tied for the third spot.

There was a five question tie breaker between the The champions were Scarlet No Hair-Ahs and the team team sponsored by the picture is Dan Copeland, Bryan Thomas, Marsha Weaver Estes Park Medical group and Barton Tofany. Courtesy photos and a teacher group called Cirque Du Sore Legs. The final three teams ended up being The will be used to help with the costs of the Brew Crew sponsored by the Estes Park Costa Rican Science Exchange that will Brewery finishing in third place, the take place this coming June.

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“The Young, Fabulous & Broke”

By Marsha Yelick, Financial Programs Consultant The Library’s Financial Book Club has selected a special book for its May 20th discussion. If you are under the age of forty (or have relatives under that age), you may want to join the group in reading and discussing Suze Orman’s 2007 publication entitled, The Money Book for the Young Fabulous & Broke. It could be the most valuable book you read this year.

The author of this book maintains that being young (she means under thirty-five) is not what it used to be. A young college graduate today faces a myriad of financial problems that didn’t exist even twenty years ago.

First there’s the issue of financial illiteracy. Although financial skills can be easily taught, rarely are they part of today’s school curriculum. Young people must go out of their way to learn about simple financial tasks like budgeting and living within one's means, paying bills on time, managing credit and debt, making regular contributions to savings, and planning for retirement. If the topic is more complex (dollar-cost averaging, compound interest, amortization schedules, tax rules, etc.), it probably won’t be investigated at all.

Second is the issue of student loans. Education is expensive and the average fouryear college graduate begins working life with student loan debt over $30,000. According to FinAid.org, a student financial aid information website, students pursuing professional degrees fare similarly, with 86.2% borrowing an average cumulative debt of more than $87,000.

A third issue for the young is learning to

invest and take risk. The economy's performance over the last few decades has impacted the younger generation. They’ve encountered a tight job market and watched the value of their parents' investments and real estate decline. Investment experts have noted younger clients now have a much lower tolerance for risk. They value freedom and experience over property ownership, wait longer to get married, avoid owning a home, and prefer to escape the financial obligation of raising children.

Acknowledging the financial woes of young people, the Financial Book Club has chosen Orman’s book to better understand the current situation and explore some practical options available to the younger generation. Orman is a popular financial author and commentator, wellknown for her out-spoken, ““let me give it to you straight” attitude. In this book, she speaks directly to the financial predicament of the under thirty-five crowd.

The book deals with ten topics that create “financial bedlam” for the novice: FICO scores, career moves, credit cards, student debt, saving, retirement savings, investing, car purchase, home purchase, and love and money. She assumes from the beginning that the reader is struggling (read that to mean “broke”) and does not want to hear the same old advice that hasn’t worked.

If you are interested in joining the discussion, the Book Club would welcome your participation in the Wasson Room on May 20th beginning at 7:00 pm. Email Marsha at myelick@estesvalleylibrary.org to register your intent to attend as there is limited seating.

Science Students Talents On Full Display This Friday At Science Festival The largest-attended event in the Estes Park School District, the 7th annual Science Festival, will be held this Friday, May 1st, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Due to the overwhelming support of our community and interest in our student’s learning, the event is now being held in the high school.

A variety of projects from both high school and middle school students will be on display at the Science Festival. All middle school students will display their Science Fair projects and will be discussing what they learned with the public. Science Fair awards will be announced at 7 p.m.

The Science Festival has become as much of a community event as a school event. There will be a hamburger/hot dog fry, where a meal of drink, chips, and choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or hot dog for $4. There is a silent auction, with many great items up for bid, including items from: • Sweet Basilico • Sombrero Ranch • Dunraven Inn • Snowy Range Ski Area

• YMCA of the Rockies • Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center • High Peak Camp and Conference Center • El Mex Kal • Estes Park Pie Shop and Bakery All proceeds go directly to the science supplies budget so we can continue to provide valuable hands-on learning experiences for our students. Bids can be placed by email this year for those who cannot attend the event; email polly_frostman@estesschools.org for details, to place a bid, or to donate silent auction items.

Over the years event has become a tremendous celebration of science, students, and community. Everyone is invited to come experience this event and help support the students of Estes Park schools.

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May The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fourthâ&#x20AC;? Be With You This Monday

Five Finalists Announced For One Book One Valley 2015

Now through Friday, May 15, the community is invited to cast their vote for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured book for One Book One Happy Star Wars Day! house, as a special treat on each birthday Valley 2015. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection will be starting at age six, my boys worked their chosen from among five finalist books.

1977 was a big year! Who would have The popular all-community reading event thought a cheesy movie with space ships way through six episodes, starting with is now entering its fifth year at the Estes IV, of course!

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had Jedi training, where you could actually see the sticks Valley Library. Last fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event drew 1,478 pod-racer making, and even blue Bantha holding them up and droids with real participants, with participation up 10% milk!

President Obama was quoted in people in them could change our culture over the previous high mark.

2013 saying that people expected him to forever? My nerdy husband is still quotThis yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen title will guide the ing the lines he heard at age eight: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle do a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jedi mind meldâ&#x20AC;? on the uncoopera- themes for a bevy of special activities this Owen, this R2 unit has a bad motivatorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; tive Republicans. And in a 2001 UK cen- fall. Voting is open to all cardholders at sus, 390,000 residents entered their relithe Estes Valley Library, and may be done look!â&#x20AC;? And yes, with the whiney Luke on paper at the library or online at gion as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jedi.â&#x20AC;? voice! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who's the more foolish, the fool, or the estesvalleylibrary.org.

Star Wars Day approaches, and the lifool who follows him?" George Lucas and A planning committee, comprised of library is celebrating this Monday with brary staff and community members, has his enterprise are no fools. They had a random acts of Star Wars cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for been at work for several months reviewing teens, and teens-at-heart too. Specific ac- great idea and have kept upping the ante. a wide range of literary choices and acAnd his followers, well, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no fools tivities will include light saber jewelry claimed books. Their careful consideraeither; they know a good movie when tion has narrowed a list down to five titles making, origami Yoda, and a chance to star in your own Star Wars scene in front they see one. For their second generation chosen for their quality and the richness of themes and ideas that can inspire a of the green screen! Some costumes pro- of young audiences, they had their female viewers in mind and showcased an community literary event. videdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or BYO! â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would be honored This is the fourth year that the commuth admirable and powerful queen, adding a if you would join us,â&#x20AC;? and May the 4 be nity has been asked to vote among a roster whole fleet of little Padmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the Halwith you! Visit the Estes Valley Library of titles. Previous yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voting results have loween parade. Every film has surpassed often been very close, so every vote truly website for scheduled events. its previous in the ever-evolving Empire counts in helping choose among the finalDespite the rudimentary technology, ists. of special effects. those early Star Wars films were a huge Listed alphabetically, here are the finalAnd the saga continues!

Star Wars: advancement in special effects. These ists in that have been narrowed down for Episode VIIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Force Awakens will films were also the first to combine sevthis yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting process. eral genres at once: science fiction, West- release on December 18! This next trilâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Into Thin Airâ&#x20AC;? by Jon Krakauer: an epic ern, war, and epic story, with comedy and ogy will no doubt outshine and outblast account of the May 1996 storm on Mount the othersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there are no sticks attached romance thrown in. Additionally, they Everest that claimed five lives and has pioneered the model for the film trilogy, and no human actors inside the little haunted many mountaineers ever since. droids. To top it off, Harrison Ford, Car- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ranks among the great adventure book and they proved that merchandising of all timeâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wall Street Journal. rie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Chewie rights could generate even more money have returned!

I hope Princess Leia gets than the film itself. (I can attest to conher buns back and still keeps Han in line: tributing my share to the causeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where you get your delueven want to know how many Star Wars sions, laser brain!â&#x20AC;?

Legos are lurking around our house!)

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fourthâ&#x20AC;? will be with youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this From holographs to cute, furry Ewok Monday at the Library. toys to phrases like â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want them alive!â&#x20AC;?

Star Wars has infiltrated our lives. In my

Little Free Library At Medical Center: Ceremony Re-Scheduled For May 8 A ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the installation of the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Free Libraryâ&#x20AC;? at the Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) was postponed last week. The event has been re-scheduled for this Friday, May 8 at 4:00 p.m. The gathering is co-sponsored by EPMC and the Estes Valley Library, and the public is encouraged to attend.

The lobby of the Estes Park Medical Center will soon be home to a customdesigned â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Free Library,â&#x20AC;? 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. Weberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design is the first among several new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Free Librariesâ&#x20AC;? being created locally by adult and teen volunteers. These unique book-sharing structures will be installed around the Estes valley in the year ahead.

Refreshments and snacks will be on

hand at the May 8 event, courtesy of the Estes Park Medical Center.

The public is also invited to attend a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Free Library Partyâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. That event will showcase many of the new designs which have been in the works and which will be debuting in neighborhoods around the Estes valley in the months ahead.

Looking like giant birdhouses with whimsical original designs, Little Free Libraries are a popular worldwide phenomenon that encourages the sharing of books for all ages. The planning for these projects locally began earlier this year, with several teams now completing the construction phase of their creations.

For more information about next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, contact the Estes Valley Library at (970) 586-8116 (www.estesvalleylibrary.org) or the Estes Park Medical Center at (970) 586-2317 (www.epmedcenter.com).

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Refuge: an Unnatural History of Family and Placeâ&#x20AC;? by Terry Tempest Williams: told through the eyes of a poet and naturalist, Williams reflects on the simultaneous tragedy of her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death and the flooding of the Bear River Migratory Bird Sanctuary. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;story brought exquisitely to lifeâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;San Francisco Chronicle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Still Aliceâ&#x20AC;? by Lisa Genova: a touching and accurate portrayal of a young womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descent into Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A masterpiece that will touch lives in ways none of us can even imageâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;reviewer Mark Warner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Kill a Mockingbirdâ&#x20AC;? by Harper Lee. Told through the eyes of lawyer Atticus Finchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children, this novel explores with honesty and humor the irrational attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remarkable triumphâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Life Magazine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Are Called to Riseâ&#x20AC;? by Laura McBride. The lives of a middle-age woman, a returning soldier, and an eightyear old immigrant boy, suddenly collide in this novel about familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the ones we have and the ones we make. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your heart will breakâ&#x20AC;Śthen soarâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Redbook All votes are kept anonymous, and each vote is accompanied by a library card number, simply as a way of ensuring there is only one vote per person. That said, there is no rule against discussing a favorite title among friends, neighbors and family members and encouraging them to cast their votes as well.

For more information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116, or visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find a link to the online voting form.

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Book Club Explores Whether To Keep Or Lose The Wheat In 2011, an intriguing new book on diet was destined to change the national conversation about health. “Wheat Belly”, a national bestseller by cardiologist William Davis, is a provocative indictment of one of the biggest staples in the American diet— and it prompted readers to ask, “Should I lose the wheat?”

Davis’s book will be the focus of the next “Reading is Doctor Recommended” book discussion on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library.

The event is co-sponsored by the Library and Salud Family Health Centers. Participants attending the discussion may stop by the Library for a free copy of the book, while supplies last.

In his practice and research, author William Davis came to the conclusion that thousands of his patients were regaining their health by giving up wheat.

He argues that wheat is a destructive component of the human diet, and the single largest contributor to the nation’s obesity epidemic. After presenting his

evidence in the book, he offers readers a user-friendly step-by-step plan to navigate to a wheat-free lifestyle.

Readers may find themselves either agreeing or skeptical of Davis’s verdict on wheat in our diets. Both schools of thought are welcome at the May 21 discussion, as participants will learn and compare one another’s experiences, while sharing their assessment of the conclusions presented in “Wheat Belly.”

The May 21 program is part of a continuing book discussion series sponsored in partnership by the Library and Salud. New participants are welcome, and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend. Community health educator Chazz Glaze will facilitate the evening’s conversation.

Advance registration for the free May 21 program may be made at estesvalleylibrary.org. For more information about the event, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116, or visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

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Express Yourself Through Art At Library “Random Act Of Culture” Whimsy and learning— happiness and creativity.

These are the ingredients in “Random Acts of Culture” at the Estes Valley Library.

These special events take place right inside the Library’s Atrium area, with the purpose of encouraging interactive learning and on-thespot spontaneity. Previous “Random Acts” have involved such activities as hands-on crafts, tai chi participation, and a demonstration of a traditional Japanese tea ritual.

“Express Yourself Through Art” is the theme of a special event at the Library this Wednesday, May 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and again that day from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Local artist Patti Glasgow will be guiding participants in the creation of collage art, offering participants the opportunity to make an original creation of their own while helping them through their thought process as well as the selection and arrangement of images. All the supplies and materials will be on hand. Participants will be able to clip photographs, words and images from magazines and other media. In the process, they might also be inspired to incorporate a poem or word collage into their works. Glasgow’s creations will offer

a model for participants to follow, or they may be inspired to explore an entirely different format.

Art has long been known to be one of the best mechanisms for encouraging creativity and sharpening the pathways of learning in the human brain. Collage art inspires individuality, free association of concepts and ideas, and the unique arrangement of both similar and dissimilar themes and images.

Patti Glasgow holds a B.A. in Fine Art Painting and Art Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. She works in acrylic/mixed media on panel and canvas. Her abstract painting and assemblages are experimental and reflect her love of nature: paint, paper, fabric and natural materials come together through art to form a sensitive and evocative whole.

The public is encouraged to visit the Library this Wednesday, May 6 for the special opportunity to see collage art in its creative phase, and to work one-on-one with Patti Glasgow in the process.

For more information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org

Emergency Preparedness Season: Special Event Next Week

The month of May is an ideal time to assess home preparedness and planning for the possibility of an emergency. The upcoming months mean increased awareness of spring runoff and fire dangers, and taking time now for some simple home readiness can strengthen a household’s confidence in feeling prepared for any unexpected evacuation.

The Mountain Outreach Flood and Fire Recovery Program, in partnership with the Estes Valley Library, is hosting a free “Emergency Preparedness” presentation this Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. The session will be repeated on Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. The programs are designed so that attendees may participate over their lunch break, and brown bag lunches are welcome.

Those attending will receive a 72-hour emergency kit which they can use to assess and arrange their home emergency planning, as well as preparation of their vehicle. The kits are designed to be sim-

ple and practical. The Mountain Outreach team will also highlight important ideas related to the preparations for spring runoff and summer fire danger.

Attendees will be able to enter into a drawing for their own starter kit.

Advance registration for the workshops is recommended, which will help the planners determine the number of kits to have on hand. Sign-up may be done at the Library’s website at www.estesvalleylibrary.org, or by contacting the Library at (970) 586-8116.

The Estes Park Mountain Outreach team is part of the county-wide longterm recovery group, helping to connect residents with resources and to help those impacted by disaster to develop a recovery plan. Their work is made possible by the funding and support of more than 50 nonprofit agencies, government organizations, faith-based groups and concerned citizens.

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Glenn Charles Miller

Glenn C. Miller was born on October 7, 1932 in Greeley, Colorado to Edward and Edna Miller. Family and friends knew of Glenn’s contagious smile and outgoing personality. He passed away on April 26, 2015.

The family farmed at Johnstown, Colorado, where he grew up. A high point in his young life was attending the Boy Scout Jamboree in 1950 in Valley Forge, WV. He graduated from Johnstown High School.

He later attended Colorado A&M University, was a member of SAE fraternity, and then returned to the farm, which he was involved in until 1983. He was very interested in the applied sciences and innovation in the building of livestock facilities, and use of novel farm and irrigation systems. Animal welfare was of keen concern, building housing that was comfortable and safe, plus he always loved his pets. He was one of the founding members of the Royalean Pork Association.

Glenn became a private pilot in the 1960s and enjoyed taking the family on trips from Texas to Wyoming. One of his final requests was to again fly a plane, which he did in August, 2014, departing from Greeley Weld County airport, seeing the family farm at Johnstown and doing a “touch and go” at Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport.

He was member of the Loveland Elks, where he rose through the chairs and served as Exalted Ruler in 1968, and he was a treasurer for the Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department.

The family has a long history in the Estes Valley. In the late 19th century,

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Glenn’s Grandfather, Charles Hewitt, owned the section of land where the YMCA of the Rockies is currently located. In the 1880s and 1890s, the family, who had farms in Weld County, used the Estes Valley property to summer pasture cattle.

Glenn and his wife, Shirley, permanently moved to the Estes Valley in 1983, when they purchased The Estes Park Cabin Patrol. They made numerous friends and acquaintances in the Valley through their 22 years of business.

His body was donated to science in an effort to further our learning and research on Alzheimer's disease through our nation’s first accredited program, called Science Care®. Hence, his journey continues and the family trusts his body will contribute to our knowledge of Alzheimer's, the brain, and maybe someday, a cure.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Lindy Burns of Spearfish, S.D; and son, Monty of Estes Park. At the ripe age of 80, he was blessed with a grandson, Angus Lee Burns of Spearfish. A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the YMCA of the Rockies Hyde Chapel from 2-4 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name at the Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter, 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500, Denver CO 80203-4405. Please indicate on contributions for the Glenn Charles Miller Memorial.

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Teresa Ott Teresa Ott, of Estes Park, CO, passed away at home on April 22, 2015. She was 66 years old.

Teresa Long was born November 22, 1948, in Mexico, MO. Her parents were Glennon and Bernadine (Gleeson) Long. She grew up and attended high school in Montgomery City, MO, and she attended the University of Missouri at Columbia.

On November 23, 1996, in Estes Park, CO, she married Jack Ott. The couple has been living in the Estes Park area since 1996, with the exception of 20072008, when they lived in Fulton, MO. Teresa raised one daughter, Jennifer Lee Vanderhoof, now of Seattle, WA. Teresa became a computer programmer in 1981, in the early days when computers took up entire rooms. She moved to Colorado in 1990 and immediately fell in love with the mountains, and hiking. She thoroughly enjoyed live theater, musicals, and dance, and bestowed these passions onto her daughter.

Teresa always enjoyed reading, and she was quite skilled at interior decorat-

ing and design; she and Jack worked on numerous remodel projects as a team. Teresa was passionate about animals and volunteered for Best Friends Animal Society in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to try to reconnect lost pets with their owners.

She very much enjoyed studying online trading, and she looked forward to annual bike trips across Missouri on the Katy Trail with her family.

She is survived by her husband Jack, her mother Bernadine, daughter Jennifer of Seattle, WA, stepdaughter Isis Wanderer of Chicago, IL, stepson Chris Ott of Thornton, CO, three sisters, Rose Ann Sturgeon of Independence, MO, Cathy Reed of Barnhart, MO, and Mary Bade of Chesterfield, MO. She is also survived by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.

Donations in Teresa’s memory can be made to Best Friends Animal Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Teresa’s family.

Local Author And Grief Specialist Dayle Spencer To Speak At Library This season, the Estes Valley Library has been working in partnership with local author and grief specialist Dayle Spencer, who will lead a two-day grief recovery workshop at the Library on June 6 and 7 (advance registration for this weekend workshop is now open at www.estesvalleylibrary.org).

In addition, Spencer will be at the Library in May to give a special program on her book, “Loving Allie: Transforming the Journey of Loss.”

The book is both a personal memoir and a how-to-recover guide, woven around the author’s own journey through grief after her only daughter, 28-year-old Allison, died in January 2011.

The public is invited to join Spencer for this special author program this Tuesday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m.

This event is free and no advance sign-up is necessary. Spencer will discuss her book, take questions from the audience, and be available to sign copies afterward.

Among the many recommendations for the book is one from former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn

Carter, who called it “an insightful and candid look at the cycles of life and death we must all encounter.” “Whether currently in grief or not,” they added, “we highly recommend it for all families.”

“In a nutshell,” Spencer notes, “transforming the journey of loss is [what it’s] all about.”

Of the book, Dr. Anthony Elite of the University of California at Berkeley wrote: “’Loving Allie,’ provides an incredibly powerful account of the grieving and healing process for anyone who finds herself or himself at odds and ‘lost’ in trying to find the way out of the darkness that such a tragedy brings to the grieving family.

This alone is an enormous gift to leave behind for those searching for guidance and understanding of what often feels as ‘not understandable.’”

Those attending on May 5 will also have the opportunity to learn more about the free Loving Spirit Workshop scheduled for June to determine if it is a right fit for their needs.

Visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org for additional information, or contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

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Art Center Offering A Variety Of Art Classes In May

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

We are having lots of fun with our to the location of your cool “Watch For Squatch” contest! Thanks to new t-shirt, pizza and taffy our good friends at Poppy's Pizza and certificates until someone loGrill and The Taffy Shop for hosting cates it and posts a photo of this with us. This contest is like a them with their prize. scavenger hunt. The prize? An EP May will be the last News t-shirt complete with a gimonth for the contest. ant Squatch on the back, a cerNever fear, you’ve got tificate good for a scrumptious five more chances to Squatch footprint pizza from win!

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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 POPPY’S FB page, find us today at PIZZA www.facebook.com/EstesParkNews and click “Like.” Our Twitter name is @EPNews so follow us there.

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Amelia Fichera who found the bigfoot bounty at Performance Park.

This weekend, we’ll be giving out clues

The Art Center of Estes Park is offering a great selection of adult and intergenerational classes in May. We hope you’ll consider joining us in one or more of our upcoming classes and that you’ll spread the word to your friends, encouraging them to support the Art Center in this way.

Coptic Book Binding: (this coming Saturday!) with Jeff Becker. (Only $36 for members - $40 for non-members - plus a $10 materials fee.)

Have you ever wanted to create your own journal? No, we don’t mean writing or painting journal entries. We mean, creating the journal itself from front to back, all the pages...the beautiful, unique cover... the entire book! Jeff Becker from Broomfield is a laid back, fun teacher to spend time with while learning this process. And you’ll be excited with your finished product. Teens, adults, come share this neat class on Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have something small, relatively flat and special that you’d like to imbed in the cover of your book, Jeff will show you how. A drawing, etching or painting, a photo or perhaps even a fairly flat 3D piece, like embossed metal? Just one more thing to make your journal your very own!

Collage with Words and Letters: (Saturday, May 9) with Lili Francruz. (Only $36 for members - $40 for non-members – plus a $3 materials fee.)

Bring along that shoe box full of theater play bills, ticket stubs, maps, pieces of your old “never to be shown” paintings and scraps of whatever! This is your chance to incorporate some of these treasures into a creative new collage. (See the materials list on our website under “Classes” for more ideas on what might be fun to work with.)

Lili Francuz from Fort Collins (another instructor new to the Art Center) will show you how to pull it all together on Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in our spacious and comfortable classroom.

Mixed Media with Acrylic Pours and Skins: (Thursday, May 28) with Mary Morrison. ($76.50 for members - $85 for nonmembers.)

Mary Morrison resides in Denver and is a popular and very busy teacher who is part of the Working Artist Program sponsored by the famous Golden Artist Colors, Inc. Most of us have at least a few items in our paint boxes with the well-known “Golden” label. Mary’s workshops are fun, exciting and fast-paced. Folks at all levels of experi-

ence are encouraged to participate. Everyone learns new techniques and gets the opportunity to be introduced to new products.

(Shhhhh....Mary even provides goodie bags with exciting Golden products...to each attendee!)

If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending one of Mary’s classes along the Front Range, you’ll want to make it a point to sign up for her Estes Park “debut” at the Art Center on Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Intergenerational Classes “Intergenerational” classes are meant to be enjoyed by adults and children together in the same class. These classes were designed as an affordable opportunity to encourage parents, grandparents, and/or friends or mentors to accompany children and younger students in class to explore various art media. Unless otherwise noted, classes are geared and developed with to cover varying skill levels, starting at five years of age, and progressing up, with the projects designed to be increasingly more challenging for advanced ages in the same class.

Younger children will be accepted into class if accompanied by an adult. Scholarships are available to youth if needed. These Intergenerational classes are partially funded by a grant from the Rotary Club of Estes Park.

Intergenerational Watercolor: (Saturday, May 30) with Vickie Mastron. 10:30 a.m.12 Noon, Class fee: $20 Students will explore the fun of painting flowers with a number of watercolor media including crayons, pencils, cake, and tube paints…something for everybody’s preference and skill.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts.

Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway.

The Art Center offers a variety of educational opportunities including free presentations. For a complete list of art classes and presentations offered, to register for classes, or for more information on educational programs, please call the Art Center at 970586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.”

Employment Bookkeeper

for property management co.

Must have great computer skills, attention to detail and ability to learn customized software. Book keeping background required. Spanish & Quickbooks skills plus.

Starting part-time and potentially moving to full time. $10-$14/hr depending on experience.

Contact: 970-577-6818 melissa@sombrero.com

Teller

(Full Time – 30 hours) Are you looking to make great things happen in your community?

Become a part of our energetic team as a Bank Teller at our Estes Park, CO Branch!

We are seeking dedicated customer service professionals with cash handling and selling experience.

Bilingual / Spanish a plus Apply now! www.usbank.com/careers

U.S. Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Committed to creating a diverse workforce.

We consider all qualified applicant without regard to religion, race, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or veteran status among other factors.

Member FDIC.

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Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Full Time Maintenance Team Member Hours are 2:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Must have maintenance experience, Colorado driver’s license & be very dependable.

CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR Opening Date: May 1, 2015

Closing Date: May 24, 2015 or until filled

The Campaign Director position requires thorough knowledge of planning, developing and implementing fundraising plans as they are associated to capital campaigns and initiatives. The Campaign Director has the responsibility for assuring the successful achievement of assertive fundraising goals for the future Estes Valley Community Recreation Center.

Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license. We have part time and on call positions available.

Strong focus will be placed on the overall development of the campaign fundraising plans to include assisting with the recruiting, managing and motivating of high-level volunteers to facilitate their successful participation in achieving assigned goals.

Preferred candidates will have five or more years of experience working in the philanthropic department of an organization managing annual and/or campaign fundraising programs, projects and initiatives or comparable experiences. Preferably, candidates will live in or near Estes Park and be familiar with the town, region and many of its residents and leaders.

Salary Range: $40,277 - $67,184 annually DOE; DOQ Benefits: 457 tax-deferred retirement plan, excellent health, dental, vision and life benefits, other benefits included Normal Working Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (weekdays) with occasional evening and weekend hours Applications and a job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com.

Submit an employment application and resume on or before the closing date to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Skyler Rorabaugh; 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application and resume to skyler@evrpd.com EEO/AA/ADA

Murphy’s Resort

Is hiring for: FRONT DESK Full Time/Part Time

with benefits: paid vacations, time & 1/2 on holidays, flexible hrs, job security, open yr round, employee discount on lodging, fun work environment, paid free days!

Drop off resume and references at 1650 Big Thompson Ave. 970-480-2955

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CORPORATE SALES EMPLOYEE. BIOLYNCEUS IS HIRING AN INSPIRED SALES PERFORMER TO DELIVER SALES AND CLIENT SUPPORT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CLIENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY. SALES POSITION IS FULL-TIME, LOCATED IN ESTES PARK. EXTENSIVE TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. SALARY PLUS COMMISSION. TO APPLY EMAIL RESUME TO CAREERS@BIOLYNCEUS.COM

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.

If interested email Cindy@esteswildwoodinn.com

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

is now hiring for - Housekeeping 10.50/hr.

- Frontdesk $11/hr.

Flexible Hours

Diamond Resorts International®

The Historic Crags Lodge

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

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

(Full time, pay based on experience) Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

Detox Counselor Counselor to clients going through detoxification. Must have CAC II Certification or NAADAC equivalent and 2 yrs. experience working with chemically dependent clients.

Extended Care Program Coordinator Assumes responsibility as primary counselor to clients in Harmony’s extended care program. Must have CAC III Certification or NAADAC Equivalent. Master’s degree and mental health licensure preferred.

Clinical Case Manager Provides clinical case management for clients from pre-admission through continuing care. Must have Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and/or CAC II certification.

Human Resources Manager Administers all human resource functions at Harmony Foundation. Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and/or HR Certification. 3-5 years in Human Resources management.

Admissions Specialist Full Time position, Friday through Monday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Assist with the processing of all pertinent information on admissions requests to schedule admissions.

Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and CAC I certification.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to kfaraguna@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

Full Time General Laborer This employment opportunity is subject to the provisions of HUD section 3. Special consideration and preference will be given to low income & very low income applicants, as well as applicants who were displaced by the flood of 2013.Apply to bbrown@dohnconstruction.com HOUSEKEEPER WANTED

Email resume/brief work history to hummingbird.maven@yandex.com

Brynwood On The River HOUSEKEEPING

Energetic, hard working housekeepers needed now through mid-Oct. Some housing included for employees only. $1,100 - $1,300 mo + tips, earned weekly bonus & generous end of season bonus. Must have valid drivers license.

Prior experience helpful.

Call: (970) 586-3475.

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The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is excited to now be managing the Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake and the Estes Park Campground at East Portal and is assembling summer staff. Do you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking for a position where you will learn new skills and work with a dynamic team? Apply now as opportunities are limited and will fill quickly. Available positions: SEASONAL CAMPGROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER SEASONAL GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATE Pay Range: $9.00 - $12.00/hour; DOE; DOQ. Benefits include employee discounts at all District facilities.

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

Employment

Now Hiring: Servers Bartender Bussers Kitchen AM/PM Apply at: 1560 Big Thompson Ave.

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

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

Now Hiring Seasonal Positions

• Director of Maintenance • Room Attendants • PM Laundry Attendant • Fairgrounds Concession • Conference setup/server • On-call Banquet Servers • General Maintenance • Restaurant Servers • Restaurant Host

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

HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED GOOD REFERENCES REQUIRED. PAY BASED ON ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE. INCLUDES CLEANING OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND VACATION RENTALS.MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION AND BE AVAILABLE 1 DAY ON THE WEEKEND. CALL MIKE AT 970-481-8064.

Wyndham Vacation Ownership,

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

Resort House Person/Runner (Permanent FT / 40hrs @ $11.62) Resort Laundry Associate (Permanent FT / 40hrs @ $11.48)

Resort Housekeeper Compare (Permanent FT / 40hrs @ $10.79 or Piece Rate Compare) 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

Now Hiring cooks, server and dishwasher Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave. Part-time child care needed for 10 yo. $12/hr, mileage, paid vacation.

Estes Park - Allenspark area.

Driving required. Some early am, some evenings.

970-281-7877

Dishwasher

Apply within 2470 Colorado 66 out by the YMCA 970-586-6409

Sales Position

Includes weekends and evenings

Please stop in for an application.

Village Goldsmith, Inc. 235 West Elkhorn Avenue 970-586-5659

Year round – Full Time $10 - $12/hour, based on experience.

Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

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

Bean Me Up Cafe,

at the top of the Estes Park Aerial Tramway, is now hiring for a full time and part time position for the summer season. $10 Per Hour Call Anja @ (970)443-5620 or email

beanmeupcafellc@gmail.com

Now Hiring:

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

Housekeepers needed for vacation rentals.

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

STANLEY VILLAGE MAINTENANCE POSITION Maintenance Tech - P/T Call 970-290-2895 Ask for Joe Switzer

Visit Estes Park has an opening for a full time Partner and Group Development Manager.

Help Wanted

Housekeeper/Hot Tub Maintenance Needed

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining strong partner relationships with local businesses within the District. Responsible for education of the activities and value of Visit Estes Park. Duties include sales and service of advertising products, including web based services, Visitor Center advertising, and print advertising. Research, develop, price, implement and sell new partner advertising products. Will be responsible for leads and groups sales including conference and international.

Must be very motivated, a self-starter, proficient with technology, have excellent communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sales and relationship building experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $2,996 - $3,667 monthly plus benefits.

Description is also available on VisitEstesPark.com/Careers Submit resume and cover letter to EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com

The Twisted Pine Fur & Leather is looking for an outgoing, dependable, honest, fun, hardworking person for a year-round part-time position or full time through Oct. Duties include sales, shipping, receiving, pricing, hanging rugs outside, stocking & keeping the store neat and clean.

We specialize in leather & fleece outerwear, accessories, sheepskin products, Indian artifacts, rugs, hides & pelts.

Please apply in person at 450 Moraine.

LUNCH/DINNER COOKS WANTED

Apply in person 1690 Big Thompson Ave 970-586-6962

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Employment 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

The Barrel is currently seeking full time and part time positions are available. The Barrel is open 7 days a week, as early as 11am and as late as 11pm on some nights. Estimated opening is mid to late May 2015. TIPS certification will be required for all staff. We are specifically looking for passionate people to join our fun, lively and energetic team. Due to our location, our demand volume, and keg rotating, this will be a fast-paced rapidly changing environment, where hard work and working well with others is paramount.

If interested, go to www.thebarrel.beer for more information and where to submit your application.

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, starts at $17.50/hr.

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

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Year Round Bennett Preschool Teacher Buildings Maintenance Tech Chef (PM) General Maintenance Tech Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader Housekeeping Crew Leader Vehicle Maintenance Technician Buildings & Grounds Superintendent 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

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 30-Sep 26 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions:

Special Events & Fairgrounds Maintenance Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions open until filled Applications are located at: ! Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ! www.estes.org/jobs ! Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ! Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ! PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ! Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Cleaning Lady

~ Now hiring house cleaner ~

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

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

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

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

Dietary Department Dietary Aide - FT

Prospect Park Living Center CNA – Full Time RN– Full Time and PRN LPN – Full Time and PRN 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dominos Pizza Help Wanted:

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

HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED

GOOD REFERENCES REQUIRED. PAY BASED ON ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE. INCLUDES CLEANING OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND VACATION RENTALS.MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION AND BE AVAILABLE 1 DAY ON THE WEEKEND.

Call Mike with L & M Services at 970-481-8064

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.

Police Officer I Police Department Salary Range: $1,961- $2,353 per pay period Non-Exempt Position Close Date: May 26, 2015 (Town employment application required)

Local Marketing Board Volunteer Member Close Date: May 15, 2015

Now hiring for the following positions:

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

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

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

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

Apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd.

HELP WANTED

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

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

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

Computer and telephone skills imperative, self-motivated, organized and people friendly.

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

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.

Housekeeping Will train the right person.

Ability to work as a team and independently.

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

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

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

Call Wayne or Vicky at Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties for an appointment.

970-586-4425.

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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* 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

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

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Estes Park Elementary Summer Site Program Temporary part-time Program Aides Print application at www.BeGreatLarimer.org and submit completed with resume & cover letter to 103 Smokey Street, Fort Collins, CO - Attn: HR

- Bartender - experienced Night Cook Apply at 225 Park Lane

Accepting Applications For: • BReAkfAsT LiNe COOk

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

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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.

Excellent job opportunity!

Part-Time Dental Office Assistant Fast paced dental office seeks parttime Office Assistant. Candidate needs to be computer literate, prepared to multi-task and possess excellent time managements skills.

Must be ready to be a team player in our personalized local office. Flexible hours. Dental Benefits included.

Please e-mail resume to: dralex@qwestoffice.net

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Large, remodeled 4 BDR, 2BA home. NS, NP,W/D. Home for sale, monthly rental. $1800/mo, may become long term. Avail immed. Call for details.

970-682-0165

1982 Mercedes 380 SL Condos convertible, both tops Arizona Car, Garaged, 2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 records, 130k, looks like sq ft.1 yr lease / short term new. $8800 586-4112 lease variable rates. Call 2004 Buick Saber Custom Real Living - 1st Choice Fully equipped, perfect Real Estate Services at: condition. Must see 970-669-9696. Equal $6500 for more info call Opportunity Housing Curtis Williams(Curly) 970-215-1637

FOR SALE 2007 SUBARU Year round newer one OUTBACK bedroom furnished apt for one mature adult 1,100 sq EXCELLENT CONDITION FIRM PRICE $6900 ft; non-smoking; no pets; share lower level of Town CONTACT: 970-586-3905 Home; quiet; on river; own entrance; share garage.

Rent $750/mo includes utilities; deposit, lease; references; 303-941-8764 or wtwcpa@aol.com

Townhomes

Wants To Rent Seeking Long Term House Rental 1 or 2 bedrooms, outside of town okay. Call Donna 586-1988 or 970-203-1750

2000 Honda Goldwing GL-1500SE, 25th Edition.

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

SERVICES Cleaning Professional Housekeeper, Housesitter, and household management.

References available.

Holiday Cleanup.

970-306-7877

Landscaping

Announcing Organic Non-Chemical Plant & Tree Treatment for the Estes Valley. Now being offered by Tahosa Forest Services, Phil Taylor, (970) 577-9276, tfservices@msn.com

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REAL ESTATE SALES

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Other-Misc Critter Gitter of Northern Colorado will take care of your nuisance wildlife problems. We can help with Ground Squirrel, Vole, Rabbit, Deer, Elk, Beaver and more. Call us today 970.219.1629

Need Help Selling Something?

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 www.uhaul.com.

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1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of yds of fabric,trim,ribbons, arts and crafts galore. antiques, artwork, furniture, lamps & shades, clothesteens, & more. Fri, Sat, Sun 9-2 Inside, 37 Meadowview Dr Moving. furniture, antiques, books, lots of stuff. 721 Ramshorn Dr. May 2, 8-12

Estate Sales ESTATE/MOVING SALE. Need to have one, but seems overwhelming?

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Come Home to Serenityâ&#x20AC;Ś Stunning views abound from this beautifully updated Windcliff retreat. Peaceful .6 acre & designed by award winning Thorp Assoc., the home is graced with 4237 sf of luxury. Relax on the patio or deck, or curl up by the living room fireplace replace. With wonderful spaces like library, family room, office & gourmet kitchen this home has everything you want and more. $870,000 1909 Silver Sage Court

One of a kind property of 300+ Acres Enjoy river frontage, views of Longs Peak & access to National Forest on 3-sides. A natural paradise w/ endless hiking, camping, mountain biking, rock climbing, wildlife & more. Build a private mountain home, wilderness adventure business, event/retreat center, rock climbing school or? So many options, so much potential, let's discuss making your dreams a reality today.

Enchanting Devils Gulch Retreat on 9+ Acres

Spectacular Views & Privacy Peaceful home situated on 3.49 acres features open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, separate dining & 3 bedrooms, each with its own bath. Spacious wrap around deck and view windows take advantage of breathtaking views from Twin Sisters to the Continental Divide & Mummy Range.This is the mountain retreat you've waited for... $549,000 1157 Rockwood Lane

$1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

Timeless home with one-level living & inviting covered porches. High end finishes & creative touches throughout lend ambiance & character to the 4 bed/4 bath home. Gourmet kitchen w/ Thermador ssa, stone counters, one-of-a-kind entertainment bar, soaring greatroom w/ mossrock fireplace & inviting decks + huge barn/workshop ready for hobbies & toys. Splendid seclusion awaits... $1,395,000 1732 Devils Gulch Road

When Only the Best Will Do

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Definitive luxury designed for entertaining w/ over 13,000sf of spectacular finishes, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & wood-fired pizza oven, casual & formal dining, media room, 3 bedroom suites, gorgeous great room & 1-of-a-kind, 4400sf rec-room w/50's diner. Relax outdoors w/ gardens, water feature, covered verandas & sweeping mountain views.

The ultimate luxury retreat.

Mountain Contemporary on Wooded 1.5 Acres This spacious 6 bedroom, 4 bath home features over 3600sf, living room with wood floors, warm fireplace, exposed beams & t-n-g ceiling; huge main floor recroom, kitchen with double oven, Jen-air cooktop & solid surface counter tops; office, workshop & 2-car garage. Fantastic mountain views from the deck & serene patio; take the walking path to town, or be in RMNP in minutes.

$2,495,000 3005 Grey Fox Drive

Inviting 3 Bed/3 Bath with Huge Views Warm & inviting 3 bedroom, 3 bath home w/detached office/guest quarters. Enjoy a covered porch, relaxing patio & deck w/HUGE Continental Divide views. Main fl living w/soaring ceilings, stainless & granite kitchen, spacious dining & master suite w/jetted tub, double vanity & separate shower. Awesome shop space! Short walk to the lake & trail. Quick possession & move-in ready!

$419,500 1180 Fall River Road

$484,000 1010 Pine Lane

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The Pearl of Vista Ridge

7 Acres With Stream

Arapaho Estates

Sitting on Top of the World

Immaculate one owner, 3BR/3BA end unit condo home w/one level living, large loft & Longs Peak views. Warm neutral tones, beautiful natural light w/SE facing windows, hardwood, new carpet (2013), & tile. Upgrades of central air, Corian kitchen countertop, storm door, & cedar lined window seat. Attention to detail and extreme care taken on every inch.

Make this your dream mountain home.

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

This is a builder's lot, selected for the relative privacy of a cul de sac location overlooking wetlands.With the natural landscaping of existing trees, this sunny 1.27 acre site provides a perfect palette for your custom home. Seller will be happy to personally show you why he chose it.

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

$274,900 885 Crabapple

$549,950 8451 Highway 7

$198,000 201 Cherokee Ct

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Rocky Mountain Log Home

Welcome Home

Private Wilderness Playground

Privacy and views await you at this radiant full log home. It is ideal for your Colorado adventures with five bedrooms and three baths, including a bunk room with six built in bunks. Over an acre of native landscape and rock outcroppings to explore. Eat-in kitchen with skylight and door to the wrap around deck with views. Great Room with cathedral ceilings and wall to ceiling windows.

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!

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

Priced at $579,000 584 Pine Tree Drive

$397,500 1991 S. Morris Court

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

$1,300,000

$1,350,000 5240 County Road 59

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

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

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