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May 29, 2015

Elk Calving Season Be On Alert!

Spring babies are being seen all around the Estes Valley and in RMNP. See tips for your safety on page 28 Photo by Kris Hazelton

Photo/Design Marsha Hobert

“Gods’s Country” Artist Ken Mayernik

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Friday, May 29, 2015 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.

May 17 At 11:28 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 7, Highway 36 for a motor vehicle accident.

May 19 At 9:56 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 34 for a motor vehicle accident.

May 20 At 11:12 the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 1:04 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

May 23 At 4:59 p.m. the EVFPD was paged 157 West Elkhorn for an odor of smoke in the building.

At 8:23 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 5532 Highway 36 for a fire alarm activation.

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Community Service Officers Began Work Memorial Day Weekend

From left to right: Ryan Hale, Mike Ryan, Tasha Hess, Megan Hodde. Courtesy photo

The Estes Park Police Department’s Community Service Officers (CSOs) are back at their posts for the summer. These hardworking seasonal employees serve as ambassadors in the downtown corridor, providing assistance and community information to visitors and residents. In addition, CSOs enforce parking regulations, and assist with traffic accidents and criminal investigations as well as foot patrol.

Estes Park’s CSOs for 2015 are: • Ryan Hale is a long time seasonal resident of Estes Park. He teaches psychology at Colby Community College, is a licensed therapist, and has eight years of experience as a part-time EMT for the Estes Park Medical Center Ambulance Service.

• Tasha Hess grew up in Estes Park. She is a Criminal Justice major in her senior year at the University of Northern Colorado. She is interested in a law enforcement career and aspires to be a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI).

• Mike Ryan also grew up in Estes Park and graduated from EPHS class of 2014.

He served as a firefighter with the Glen Haven fire department. As a freshman at

the University of Idaho he is majoring in Criminal Justice and is very active in university programs.

• Megan Hodde is an Estes Park resident. She received her BA in Athletic Training from Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. She is a CrossFit instructor who is enthusiastic about being a CSO and working for the Town of Estes Park.

These four officers will be visible throughout the downtown area seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Police Chief Wes Kufeld, who once served as a CSO himself, believes in the importance of this program. He stated, “We strive to provide a safe environment for all who enjoy Estes Park. Our CSOs are a great addition and they are ready to assist with public safety needs in our downtown area.”

For more information, stop by the Estes Park Police Department at 170 MacGregor Avenue or call 970- 586-4000. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org. For more Town news, please visit www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Mayor Will Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat June 3 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, June 3 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each

month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center. For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701.

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epnews.com The month of May is down to its final days when we set what once was pen to paper but now has seemingly long become fingers to computer keyboard. Out of curiosity Yours Truly wondered what famous or accomplished persons were born on these upcoming dates, but many years ago. What we found quickly led to the reminder that here we are writing what is no more than a two column article, not two book chapters. What outstanding individuals deserve a mention or two in such a space or, stated another way, which criteria should be used in determining who to include and who not to?

Right from the start it was obvious that we had to be selective both in the number of people cited and why we are crediting them. There are many European, Asian, African, and Latin American notables whose names and contributions have become an important part of our human history, but here we can only mention some of their names in passing.

Sorry Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who led the building of modern Turkey, and other European notables such as Philip the Second, Albrecht Durer, Alexander Pope (one of my favorite poets), and Richard Wagner (one of my favorite music composers).

There ought to be added the name of Nancy Astor. I wonder it many Britons even recognize her name. The justification for singling her out: she became the first woman ever to sit as a member of the British House of Commons, AND – surprise, surprise – she had been born in Danville, Virginia. (That, of course you know, is in the United States! And there are your trivia for the day!)

Given the date this column appears in print we shall try to mention those of our countrymen (and women) whose birth days – as best we could determine them in a short space of time – took place as this month approached its end. Should this reason for a column strike you as at least unusual, you can always turn to the comics pages in the Denver Post.

The first American on my list is Mary Cassatt, born on May 22nd. One source claims that it was in 1844; another says it was 1845. At least both biographers agreed that she lived until 1926. Cassatt is famous for her paintings. Art can take

many forms, and for being born on May 23rd the only artist we found who can be mentioned here was Douglas Fairbanks, senior. He was born in 1883, lived until 1939 and gained his fame as a movie actor. He and the motion picture industry – what we call “films” – grew and benefitted together.

My unfortunately scattered notes aren’t handy to tell me just which end-of-May date marks the birth day of a poet, philosopher, and lecturer who preceded both Cassatt and Fairbanks. Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston in 1803 and lived till the year before the above named Fairbanks was born. And since it’s the birth DAY that we are writing about here, we’ll take the liberty of a quick flight (mentally, of course) across the Atlantic to identify our May 24 birth DAY. Born on that date in 1819 was a girl child to be given the name Victoria Alexandrina.

Now there’s a fancy name for any child to have to live up to! But she would, and DID. At the age of eighteen she would become queen over the world-wide British Empire, and reign until her death in 1901.

Art can (and does) take many forms.

This column concludes with reference to three quite different artists. Born “back home” in 1886 was Philip Murray, truly an artist in promoting the interests of those we call “the working class.” He championed the organization of workers and was responsible for the formation of the CIO, the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Born three years after Murray, but nearly half way around the world, was Igor Sikorsky. Much of the credit for pioneering fixed wing aircraft, and later helicopters goes to his efforts.

Finally, it would be a surprise if any readers of this column had heard of Judith Wright (1915-2000). An artist in her own right in her native Australia she was a poet and an environmentalist, and also spent her time and energy campaigning for land rights for Australian aborigines.

So very soon will end one of the wettest Mays in recent history. We can end with a variation on that common verse: May all the May showers bring more abundant June wildflowers.

Sanitary Sewer Notice From Estes Park Sanitation District Spring runoff is fast approaching the Estes Valley. This is a reminder that if you must use a sump pump in your business or residence to remove ground water or storm water you must daylight the water outdoors or to a storm sewer drain.

Storm water or ground water must not be discharged to your sanitary sewer line.

Sanitary sewer lines are designed to convey only wastewater.

Wastewater facilities are sized to treat a finite volume of sanitary sewer. Flow volumes greater than capacity can create a situation where a treatment plant may be overwhelmed. At a minimum this added flow will result in increased wastewater treatment costs, which could be passed on to ratepayers. Please keep this in mind as preparations are made for the spring runoff season.

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Windows To The West Art Show And Sale Brings World-Renowned Artists To Estes Park The first annual Windows to the West Art Show and Sale will be held as part of Estes Park Western Days in Estes Park, this Friday through Sunday, May 29 to 31. Western artists from 14 states will converge on the Estes Park Event Center to display their art in a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, pastel, pyrography and bronze. The show is being produced as a fundraiser for the Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation, and will feature a gala and art sale on Friday night, “Broken Trail” May 29. The artwork will also be on display during the western merchandise show on Saturday and Sunday. Estes Park Western Days also includes the 4th annual ‘Beat the Heat’ barrel racing competition and western music throughout the village.

When asked what defined art as “Western Art” Dr. Howell Wright, the Foundations President, said “That question created a lot of discussion among our planners, and we finally decided that if a piece of art, in the mediums we selected, evoked a feeling of the ”spirit of “Bald Eagle” the West” then it would be considered for the show.”

The artwork on display and for sale will depict a variety of landscapes, western animals, and some classic depictions of the cowboy, mountain man, and Native American cultures. Estes Park is known for its world-class Rooftop Rodeo, and artwork in the show will also include rodeo scenes in canvas art and sculpture.

Windows to the West will be one of the largest Western Art shows in this part of the United States. Close to 50 of the na-

tion’s top Western artists will bring approximately 200 pieces of fine art to the show. The artists, such as Larry Case, Mia DeLode, Herb Mignery, and Dan

day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $5 entry fee includes the opportunity to view the Windows to the West Art Show, as well as the design and merchandise show which showcases hand-crafted works of metal, glass, wood, leather, plants and natural fibers. Merchandise and artwork from traditional cowboy artisans, photographers, silversmiths and carpenters will be included in this show.

For additional event details and ticket information go to www.VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

Additional information about Western Heritage Foundation: The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives that help preserve and/or promote Western heritage in the Estes Valley.

Deuter, have been featured in countless Larry Case magazines and articles relating to Western art, architecture, and the Western lifestyle. Their work hangs in museums, galleries, and private collections around the World.

Tickets for the Artist Gala, Friday night, May 29, can be ordered online for $40 each. The Gala will include the unveiling of the artwork and the first opportunity to purchase the pieces. Guests to the gala will also enjoy music, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to meet the artists.

The Western Design and Merchandise Show and Sale will be held at the Estes Park Event Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun-

“Protest”

Herb Mignery

Dan Dueter

Mia DeLode “Long Trails and Tall Tales”

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Lake Estes Trail Fitness Equipment Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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The public is invited to attend a ribboncutting ceremony for the Lake Estes Trail Fitness Equipment on Saturday, May 30, at 4 p.m. hosted by Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD). The ceremony will be held at the Cherokee Draw Fitness Station, located near Highway 36 and 3rd Street -- just east of the Dannels Fire Station (901 North Saint Vrain Ave, Estes Park) on the south side of the Lake Estes. No RSVPs are needed – just show up!

Thanks to a Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) min-grant, EVRPD purchased and installed fitness equipment stations in 2014 at various intervals/locations along the Lake Estes Trail.

These three fitness stations provide a "training circuit" for people of all ages, designed to improve flexibility, balance, cardiovascular and muscular exercise. The fitness stations are ADA-compliant, self-paced, and free to use.

Each station is equipped with instructions that guide users through a series of stretches, resistance training, balance and cardiovascular exercises. Exercise routines are designed for various fitness levels and abilities. Community members, families, visitors to the Estes Valley, health and wellness providers all benefit from this project.

There are no comparable outdoor recreational opportunities in the community and this project provides the only outdoor fitness equipment in the entire Estes Valley for public use.

EVRPD staff installed the fitness equipment and partnered with a local Eagle Scout, Zachery Brittian, and his team of Boy Scouts, who installed the fitness equipment station at Cherokee Draw.

Children's Playstructures and Recreation (Littleton, CO) provided the equipment,

and Estes Valley Asphalt (Estes Park, CO) installed the concrete pads for the project.

The three fitness equipment stations are: • ENERGI Prime Fitness System – installed in Cherokee Draw Day-Use Area of Lake Estes and features 5 stations with 120 exercises, a welcome sign, and a programming guide that includes lesson plans for middle and high school students. An added bonus to the ENERGI Prime Fitness System is the Mobile Personal Trainer Technology – a revolutionary new technology that allows users to access free instructional videos directly from their smartphones. Users download the app, scan the 2D code from the instructional signs located on the equipment, and watch the video. It’s like having a personal trainer on call, 24/7, right in your pocket!

• LifeTrail custom station #1 – located at Lake Estes Marina Day-Use Area of Lake Estes – equipped with Overhead Press, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, and Shoulder Stability & Abdominal Strength Exercises. This station accommodates three users at one time. A welcome sign greets all users at this location and provides helpful instructions on how to use the system and maintain proper form as you exercise.

• LifeTrail custom station #2 – located at Wapiti Meadows Day-Use Area of Lake Estes –equipped with Upper Body Cycling, Inverted Row, and Lower Body Cycling exercises. This station also accommodates three users at one time and includes a sign that provides helpful instructions on how to use the system and maintain proper form as you exercise.

Please join us to introduce this new equipment to the community on Saturday, May 30, at 4 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Dispose Of Noxious Weeds Free Of Charge The Town of Estes Park will offer free disposal of noxious weeds at 666 Elm Rd. beginning June 1. The site will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weeds may be brought to the site in paper bags, which can be purchased from local hardware stores. Preparation and transport must be handled by the property owner or a private contractor.

Yard waste will not be accepted.

The Town of Estes Park’s Parks Division recently installed informational kiosks at

the site to inform residents of noxious weeds in the area, as well as information on the Estes Land Stewardship Association and the upcoming Weed Round-Up, tentatively expected to take place in late July.

For more information please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587. To receive Town news in your email inbox, visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark

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Running Wolf

Artists To Showcase Their Work At Western Heritage Design Show This Weekend At The Events Center Michael has been a gallery owner in DuUnique Western clothing, jewelry, and rango and now Cortez since 1993. He has decorative home and furniture designs will be featured at the Estes Park Western found his niche in Steel Art creations and Heritage Design Show, May 30 -31 at the enjoys his unique metal art Estes Park Events Center. During the Knife enthusiasts will enjoy seeing the show, buyers will have a hand-made knives and chance to visit with and knife sheaths of Knives buy items directly for the

by Simon. Knife hanWestern designers and ardles are made from tisans, who have made reindeer antlers and them. steel.

Claudia Farber of Aspen Deborah and Russell Grove Studio, from Estes Shamah of will be on Park, will be showing her hand with Rendezvous fine silver and leather West, with their deRendez West jewelry—all unique and signs. Often described as hand-crafted. Wire Works "earthy but refined," their artistic designs Jewelry Van and Cheryl Kime will also be created in sterling, leather, and wood by at the show. They specialize in wire wrap The Shamah's wood vessels, fine leather jewelry has recently gained popularity jewelry, supple leather belts, sculpted among all groups of people. Their bold, leather vessels, and pyrographed drawangular designs ings capture the and smooth flowenergy and expeing curves transrience of the form a common Rocky Mountain gemstone into an West, both past heirloom. For and present. those who prefer After viewing lovely color in the Western Deglass, Running sign, shoppers Wolf Studio will be are invited to displaying excepwalk through the tional glass art.

Windows to the Also on display, Knives by Simon West Art Show. will be the work of There they will Bobby Singleton from Bear Mountain see more than $850,000 worth of original Metal Art, based in Fort Collins. Bobby, work. The paintings in oil, pastels, pencil, the craftsman behind Bear Mountain, watercolor and sculptures of bronze repcreates his design resent the work of 50 the nation's steel, then grinds pattop Western artists. Art enthusitern into each piece to asts, who would like to get an add texture and early look at the art and meet the depth. Michael J. artists, can attend the Windows Krob of Cortez, Colto the West Art Show Gala May orado will also be fea29th at 7 p.m. Both shows will be turing unique steel open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat., art. His work is disMay 30; and, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on played proudly in reSun., May 31. gional public parks For more information and/or to and has participated purchase tickets for the artists in fine art exhibitions gala check the Estes Park WestAspen Grove Studio across the country for ern Heritage Foundation webover a decade. Michael has always been page www.estesparkwesternheritagefoungifted with artistic talent. His sense of de- dation.org Also follow the development sign has been greatly influenced by being of the show on Facebook page, Windows brought up immersed in Native Amerito the West Art Show. can Culture, primarily Navajo and Ute.

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Spring Wildlife Advice From Colorado Parks And Wildlife move the animal yourself!"

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the agency tasked with managing wildlife for Feeding wildlife the state of Colorado and for future genCPW also wants to let citizens know erations. The agency often hears from cit- that feeding corn and grain to some big izens who want to “help” game animals can be toxic wildlife, however helping and cause their death. Remeans keeping “hands off.” cently, four big game aniBy allowing our wildlife to mals died on the Front retain their natural, healthy Range as a result of being wild instincts, we show our fed. respect for their wild lives.

Deer, elk, bighorn sheep Young, “abandoned” and other ungulates are wildlife Baby Kestrals outall ruminants, animals side of the Town of Telwith a complex digestive luride in Aldasoro in an Assystem composed of a pen Stand at 9,700 feet. four chambered stomach.

Photo by John Simon.Each These animals digest year, CPW receives scores plant-based food through of calls from concerned hufermentation in a specialmans about wildlife that has ized stomach. been "abandoned" by adult "Wildlife are well animals. Many are tempted Canada goose gosling adapted to feed on natural to "help" a young animal by food sources; they don’t picking it up or trying to feed it, however need food from humans," said Matt Marit is critical that people understand there tinez, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife offiis no substitute for their natural parents. cer in the Parker area. "People think that Wildlife experts agree that it is quite feeding wildlife doesn’t negatively affect normal for adult animals to leave their wildlife, but in reality it is irresponsible young in safe places while they go forage and often leads to the death of the animal for food. And often baby birds are fledgbeing fed." ing, or learning to fly, near their nests A law passed in 1992 makes it illegal to when they are deemed "abandoned." While well-meaning people sometimes gather up this baby wildlife and bring them to wildlife rehabilitation facilities, it is most often the wrong thing to do.

"Baby mammals are scentless in order to prevent predators from finding them," said Janet George, senior terrestrial biologist for CPW. "When humans A young moose with mom always near touch these animals, they are imparting them with a scent their adults will not recognize. This can result in true abandonment of healthy offspring."

Pronghorn twins in rehabIf you find young wildlife, enjoy a quick glimpse, leave the animal where it is, and keep pets out of the area. Quietly observe the animal from a distance using binoculars and don't hover so close that the wild parents are afraid to return Bear cub to the area.

"If 24 hours go by and the parent does not return, it is possible the newborn was abandoned or the parent is dead (hit by a car, for example)," said Jenny Campbell, customer service expert with CPW. "Call our office and we will work with certified wildlife rehabilitation center to get aid for the wildlife if possible. Don't

feed big game animals. This includes deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bears.

Feeding wildlife is bad for the animals and dangerous for people, for a number of different reasons.

Every winter wildlife officers around the state pick up a number of deer, elk, and sheep that die as a result of improper food sources. Ruminants that ingest grain, corn, or other high carbohydrate foods can develop lactic acidosis or enterotoxemia. These two conditions are not uncommon in ruminants in areas where they are being fed food from human sources. These two conditions result in death, usually within 24-72 hours from the time the animal ingests the grain.

Ruminants can develop some tolerance to grain and corn over time, but feeding wildlife has other biological consequences.

Salt and mineral blocks, corn, and grain all facilitate disease transmission.

Chronic Wasting Disease in deer, elk and moose as well as pneumonia in Elk calf sheep are very serious diseases.

These diseases take time to develop in the animal, so the individuals feeding wildlife don’t see the direct negative consequence of their actions.

These animals frequently develop these diseases in areas where wildlife are fed and can affect many

other individual animals than just the one that is initially infected.

"Just in the last Mule deer fawn month, a bighorn ram, and three deer have been found dead in the greater Conifer area as a direct result of feeding. Who knows how many others we never find are out there.

If you value the wildlife around you, it is important to stop feeding wildlife," says Martinez.

People feeding wildlife generally fall into two different categories: those that don’t know the harmful effects of feeding and those that are intentionally breaking the law. Many people feel it is helpful to feed wildlife, especially in the winter, and do so totally unaware of the consequences of their actions. Other people selfishly feed wildlife so they can see the animals in their backyards. Either way, people who feed create many wildlife related problems such as attracting predators like mountain lions to their neighborhoods.

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Top 40 Reasons To Attend EPMC’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser On June 6th our community is gathering to celebrate all that’s been done to provide 40 years of care at the Estes Park Medical Center. A huge BBQ and dance party will mark the hospital’s 40th anniversary. The event will recognize outstanding supporters and serve as the EPMC Foundation’s sole fundraising event for 2015. All are invited to enjoy great food and dance to the top hits from the last 40 years on June 6, from 6-10pm, at the Estes Park Events Complex. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, here are the “Top 40” reasons you’ll want to attend: 40. Where else can you party with all of your friends?

39. It’s a perfect occasion to wear your LBD. 38. It’s a perfect occasion to wear your favorite jeans.

37. It’s a chance to channel your inner pop star.

36. You just might get to see your doctor dance to the Bee Gees.

35. You’ll have bragging rights for attending the biggest BBQ and dance party this side of the Mississippi.

34. Where else can you attend a hospital foundation gala for $40?

33. Everyone you know will be there and you don’t want to be left out of the

fun!

32. Casey Kasem would have wanted you to go.

31. You’ll have a great dinner – whether you’re a meat-eater, vegetarian, or gluten-free.

30. Because you’re all about “Stayin’ Alive.”

29. You can show your kids what a “record” really is.

before it was featured in the “Wayne’s World” movie.

23. It’s a great excuse to have fun AND benefit a great cause!

22. You need to get “Footloose” every once in a while.

21. If you don’t come, you’ll have to cook dinner.

20. You’ll have a chance to meet others who place a high importance on health.

28. You just want to dance!

27. Participating means the care needed by you, your family members, neighbors and friends will be there when you need it.

26. Elton John, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Whitney Houston, U2 and Madonna – all in one night.

25. You remember who the “Boss” is.

24. You knew “Bohemian Rhapsody”

19. Because Rod told you “Tonight’s the Night.”

18. It’s an affordable way to have a fun dinner out and support high-quality local healthcare.

17. The whole family is welcome.

16. You know your support could save a life.

15. You know how to “Walk Like An Egyptian.”

Cookie Cottage Now Open In Downtown Estes Park Carla Boysen has recently opened the Cookie Cottage at 240 Moraine Ave. in Estes Park. Carla is proud to say this is the only cookie store in town. Carla bakes her cookies fresh daily and they also offer cookie related merchandise. This shop is perfect for any cookie lover in your life!

Carla is proud to see her dream come to fruition, she has been thinking about this for several years and just recently her business plan came together. In the future, Carla hopes to have a larger location so she can feature more flavors of her delicious cookies.

Stop by the Cookie Cottage and say hello to Carla. For more information, you can call the Cookie Cottage at 586-5563.

Carla Boysen owner Cookie Cottage

14. You’ll be letting your favorite caregivers know that you support what they do.

13. To share a laugh with friends.

12. Dancing is a great form of exercise.

11. You’ve had enough of the rain.

10. Because Olivia wants you to get “Physical.”

9. This is the only fundraising event that the EPMC Foundation will be hosting this year.

8. It will be SO much more fun than hanging out at home.

7. You miss the fashions of the 70s, 80s, 90s …

6. It won’t be a party without YOU! 5. Who doesn’t love a BBQ? 4. It’s a night to celebrate the strength of community.

3. We get to pay tribute to the people who’ve made high-quality care at our local hospital possible.

2. You’ll find out if you made a “Top 40” list.

1. Because your support means so much to EPMC! Now have you made up your mind?

You’ll need a ticket to get in! Buy yours today at Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park Medical Center, EPMC Foundation, or online at epmedcenter.org/40th.

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epnews.com What’s black and red with polka dots all over? A ladybug, of course. e sweet, harmless bug that little girls love to coax onto their pointy finger is actually a beetle—the ladybird beetle, and is related in many ways to one of man’s best creepy-crawly friends: the dung beetle.

“Eeeuuu! e dung beetle is no friend of mine,” I hear you saying. Ahhh, but it is, whether you like it or not.

Imagine how much poo there would be in the world if there were no dung beetles to bury it or eat it up. e American Institute of Biological Sciences says that the lowly dung beetle saves the United States cattle industry an estimated $380 million annually by burying livestock feces so our cowboys and girls don’t have to haul it away.

(Dung beetles bury almost 80 percent of all the cow pies in Texas, one turd ball at a time.) And that’s just what comes from cows and horses. row in the heaps of elephant pies out there and yowsah! We owe a huge debt of thanks to the mighty, albeit ugly poo bug. (A single pile of elephant excrement attracts 16,000 dung beetles within 15 minutes of it hitting the ground, bless their scat-snackin’ souls.) rough my Master Naturalist training, I became keenly aware of—and honestly, rather fond of—the dung beetle, found in every continent but Antarctica. Look on You Tube and you can watch one in action right in Boulder, rolling a ball of dung across the Mesa Trail. Where there is animal poop, there are dung beetles, although warmer and wetter climes are their preferred dining venues.

Rolling a ball of dung? Yep. at’s what they do. From the stinky gis dropped by animals, they form balls of poop, then roll them over hill, dale, rock and grass to a desired location for burial. at ball becomes the place for beetle procreation, baby beetle nurtur-

ing, and it becomes their dinner, too. ey have to roll fast because other lazy beetles lie in wait, hoping to steal somebody else’s already formed dung ball away from them. So the ambitious beetles use the sun, moon and Milky Way to help them quickly navigate their dung balls away from the original doo-doo source. Scientists who study these little fellers have placed tiny hats on traveling dung-ballrollers to block their view of the heavens and discovered the beetles become disoriented without the celestial bodies to guide them. (And I thought I was doing well when I figured out how to enter an address into my GPS.) It’s true. ese seemingly simple insects use the stars to steer, and they do their best to stay in a straight line lest they end up curving back to their starting point where beetle bullies can take their poo prize from them. It’s a dung-beetleeat-dung-beetle world out there, folks.

It may seem like small potatoes to us, but a ball of fresh dung weighs 50 times what one beetle weighs. e male beetle needs exceptional strength to fend off competitors, to push his handmade dung ball in a straight line quickly (with his feet, upside-down), and to top it all off, he needs that macho muscle because his female life-partner is usually riding on top. (You go, girls!)

It’s kind of comforting, really. Dung beetles clean up our planet, they prevent many disease-carrying pests from breeding in piles of poo pies, and they recycle nutrients in the soil, freeing us from having to work nourishing manure into our garden patches by hand.

Next time you hear the exclamation, “Sh*t happens,” thank a dung beetle that we’re not up to our noses in the stuff.

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

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Hospital’s First Baby And EPMC Celebrate Turning 40 nize forty years of caring for and being It started with two young Estes Park school teachers falling in love. Larry taught supported by the community. It will be the biggest event EPMC has ever celebrated 5th grade and Susan taught 4th. Little did and the only fundraising event scheduled they know that within a few short years they would become the first parents to give for this year. The goal is to have 1,000 guests in attendance to celebrate this combirth at Estes Park’s new Elizabeth Knutsson Memorial Hospital. In 1975, only munity hospital’s rich history and catch the a month after the hospital was opened, lit- vision for the future of EPMC. tle Alana was born.

Make your plans to be at the EPMC 40th Anniversary Fundraiser at the Estes Park “We didn’t realize that she might be the Events Complex (1125 Rooftop Way in the first baby born in the hospital,” said Susan Stanley Fairgrounds) on June 6 from 6-10 Sharman. “We stayed for several days and received excellent care. The food was won- p.m. The $40 tickets are now available at derful too – I felt like I had my own private Estes Park Medical Center, EPMC Foundation, Macdonald Book Shop, and online cook!” atepmedcenter.com/40th.

Although her family moved a couple years later, Alana, the little girl who “slept right through the Big Alana Thompson Flood,” often returned at 6 to Estes with her family to visit yearsher grandparents. Those visits old. gave Alana many fond memories, including hiking in RMNP, the sounds of the river outside her grandparents’ home, the fresh smell of mountain air, playing mini-golf and strolling along Mother Susan and Elkhorn to buy caramel corn and baby Alana Sharman. taffy.

Alana (Sharman) Waltz Now that she’s a grown woman, Alana is happy to see those same types of memories being created for her own children. On their most recent visit, Alana’s parents took her kids hiking in RMNP Alana with her and golfing at Tiny Town – the Grandfather, Al Field, same putt-putt course she reon his 90th birthday. members going to with her grandparents – as well as shopping along Elkhorn.

Helen and Al Field, Alana’s “I love that there is a blend of Grandparents and new, modern stores with some of former Estes Park the same ones I remember shopresidents. ping at as a kid,” said Alana. “It is fun to see that certain things haven’t changed.”

As Alana celebrates her 40th birthday, so does our hospital – now known as the Estes Park Medical Center. Although there have been many modernizations at EPMC, it also has some things that haven’t changed. The Medical Center has always been known for its compassionate staff who do all they can to provide the best care Grandpa Larry Sharman, Alana’s children Colton and and treat everyone as if they were Haley (Waltz), and Grandma Susan Sharman. a friend or neighbor.

Our community’s tremendous support for making high-quality healthcare available in our valley is another constant. In June, that incredible support will be celebrated with a huge BBQ and dance party. EPMC’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser will recogAlana hiking in RMNP with her son Colton.

Forty years ago, Nicky’s Steakhouse and the Quota Club of Estes Park hosted a fundraiser to raise money to build the Estes Park Medical Center. Entertainment was provided by e Roooppers.

Members of the Hospital Board helped throughout the day. Nick Kane with Mrs. Andy Andersen, president of Quota and Mrs. Dan Myers sold dinner tickets during the aernoon. e donations totaled $1,425.00. ank you Nicky’s for your service forty years ago and still to this day by helping our non-profit service clubs. Well done!

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Trail Ridge Quilters To Host Quilt Sale To Benefit EPMC By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC The Trail Ridge Quilters are putting the finishing touches on many beautiful handmade quilted creations which they will display and sell at their annual tea and sale to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sale will be at the Estes Park Senior Center – 220 Fourth Street.

Featured at this sale will be baby and children’s quilts, wall hangings, placemats, seasonal items, table toppers, cloth children’s books, purses, potholders, small gift items, Rocky Mountain National Park Centennial wall quilts, and much more. “We are excited for everyone to see the many items we have for sale this year,” said Jeanne Allen, member of the Trail Ridge Quilters. “These items make great gifts for any occasion.”

The Trail Ridge Quilters were originally formed as a Newcomer’s Interest Group and was a way for members to get together to share a common interest and a love of quilting. Their common purpose and goal is to raise monies for the medical center. The first year, they raised $300. In 2010, they funded a total of $5,150 that was used towards items requested by various departments at the medical center. In 2011, they had a great year and presented Estes Park Medical Center with a check in the amount of $8,650. In 2012, they raised $9,300. Various departments at EPMC submitted applications to the quilters to be considered for funding. For 2014, the Trail Ridge Quilters raised a total of $11,566.24 The funds were used to purchase the following items in 2015 • Lab – General incubator, Hematology

specimen rocker, Hematology manual differential counter, Microbiology Incinerator Heating Element • Estes Park Medical Group – Car-evac 3 suction machine • PPLC – Suction and oxygen therapy machine for crash cart • Estes Park Medical Group – Vascular Probes • Diagnostic Imaging – Rolling radiation protective shield, 2 thyroid protective shields, 1 small lead apron • Buildings & Grounds – Flowers, shrubs, and trees • Rehab Department – High/low treatment table • Med-Surg unit –DVD players

• Emergency Department – televisions for non-trauma rooms • Specialty Clinic – Pulse oximeter, Exergen temporal thermometer • EPMG-(Van derWerf/Woodard) 2 temporal thermometers This dedicated group of quilters spends the year planning and sewing the various hand quilted items. Estes Park Medical Center is grateful for their support. It has helped the medical center purchase equipment that assists our physicians and other healthcare professionals in providing the very best patient care.

This sale is a wonderful opportunity to purchase some very special one-of-akind quilted items that will make a unique and treasured gift.

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Carry The Torch! Special Olympics Relay Across America Coming To Estes Park June 28th!

Join in for a once in a lifetime opportunity as a participant to carry the Special Olympics Torch in Estes Park to help deliver the Flame of Hope to Los Angeles for the Special Olympics World Games!

The Unified Relay Across America will mobilize and unite Estes Park, Colorado with the nation to welcome and include people with intellectual disabilities.

The Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America presented

by Bank of America, is a once in a lifetime opportunity for America to unify to build communities of respect and inclusion.

The Unified Relay which takes place from May 26th to July 10th will include three simultaneous routes hitting all 50 states and will be led by celebrity and Special Olympics athlete co-captains and supported by law enforcement officers.

The event is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and here’s how it works: Go to www.UnifiedRelay.org and click on “Register” 2. Select Colorado, pay a $10 registration fee and select your segment 3. Let the FUN-draising begin!

Each team of up to 15 people is required to fundraise $1,000 per segment – that’s just $67 per person! Raise $1,500 for your segment and your team can keep the Special Olympics torch.

Anyone can sign up to be a torchbearer and raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Torchbearers can raise money to walk, jog, roll or run a ½ mile segment or cycle a five mile segment. (Rolling includes skateboard, rollerblades, and wheelchair.

A helmet is required for skateboarding, rollerblading, and cycling). The Estes

Park portion of the route will be here Sunday, June 28.

Sunday June 28 Torch Run Schedule: 7:00-10:00 a.m.: Fort Collins to Loveland 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Loveland to Estes Park 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Estes Park to Longmont In Estes Park the torch will travel in on Highway 34 and go right onto Wonderview Ave., left onto James St. then left onto Elkhorn Avenue down to S. St. Vrain to Highway 36 and out of town.

4:00- 7:00 p.m.: Longmont to Boulder 7:00-8:11 p.m.: Boulder The deadline for people to register a team is June 14th.

The Los Angeles police force will be escorting the torch relay into Estes Park and parts of the Relay will be televised.

Funds raised from the Unified Relay will go to Special Olympics to provide sports training, competition opportunities and additional programming that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all.

Contact: Jan Radnoti, NE Area Manager, Special Olympics Colorado in Loveland for more information, office: 970.776.4347, email jradnoti@SpecialOlympicsCO.org or Facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsColoradoNEArea or go to unifiedrelay.org, click “register now” and sign up!

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Estes Performs Database Need a story teller for a birthday party?

An actor to flesh out the cast of the next play production? Two or three musicians for a backyard family reunion? A variety of performers to draw more customers to your business during sales events?

Or are you a vocal artist looking for a gig? A bagpiper interested in appearing at special occasions? A poet or living history actor ready to enliven monthly meetings of local organizations?

Soon--thanks to the Estes Arts District and local resident Craig Soderberg--you will have a resource to find a talent or list your own.

The Estes Valley is rich with creative performance artists. However, until now, they lacked a central vehicle in which to organize and showcase their specialties.

Enter Soderberg, who has gathered local performers on two occasions in an effort to stock a new database, appropriately named Estes Performs.

Soderberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor DAPA for the State of Colorado who began performing as a young child on stages in and around Minneapolis, MN. He studied Voice and Music Therapy as an undergraduate and used

music and other creative and expressive arts as a therapy medium for work with a variety of clients and settings following graduate school. His multiple talents include: actor, storyteller, spoken-word artist, musician, singer-songwriter, stage manager with lighting and sound design experience, children's entertainer and educator for music and theater programs.

At the May 19th meeting, the multi-talented Vic Anderson (www.vicanderson.com/) entertained with his music and poet Anna Oberg presented a spoken-word selection.

Other performers include local and Denver actor, Jenn Bass; visual artist and musician Greg Miles; recording and signed artist, Justin Faye (www.justinfaye.com); living history actor, Kurtis Kelly; musician Anne Morris, writer Hollie Petit; music producer Kevin Dennis (www.artistmindproductions.com).

Please contact Craig Soderberg (craig2258@gmail.com) for date and time of the next meeting of Estes Performs and for more information. Visit our Estes Arts District Facebook page for more about the arts in the Estes Valley.

Actions, Appointments & More - Board Of Larimer County Commissioners

This week at the weekly Administrative Matters meeting the Board of Larimer County Commissioners took several actions: • Appointed Community Development Director Terry Gilbert as Larimer County’s Local Government Designee with the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission. A week ago Doug Ryan, Dept. of Health & Environment, was appointed interim until an official designee could be named. This role acts in a liaison position for Larimer County.

• Received an update from Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker and Public Information Officer Kyle Patterson. In addition to showing current photos of a snow-covered Park, the Commissioners were updated on: -The Park’s 100th Birthday celebration which began last September

-News that Old Fall River Road is expected to be open to the public

by July 4th weekend -Update on Flood 2013 recovery to date… new roads and bridges -Increased entrance fees beginning next fall -A 20% increase in visitors since this time last year Photo at left – left to right: Commissioner Steve Johnson, Commissioner Chair Lew Gaiter III, Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park (RMNP) Superintendent Vaughn Baker, RMNP PIO Kyle Patterson, Commissioner Tom Donnelly – the group is holding the RMNP ‘Centennial Poster.’ Former Commissioner Jim Disney did the artwork for that poster as well as the painting on the wall behind the group of Hagues Peak, the tallest point in Larimer County.

Also at the meeting, the Board of County Commissioners took a few minutes to honor Ryan Mills of Loveland who is a 2nd Class Boy Scout and attended the Commissioners’ weekly Administrative Matters meeting as part of his work on his Merit Badge in Communications.

There will be no Administrative Matters meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd as Commissioners Steve Johnson and Lew Gaiter III, Chair, will attend the Colorado Counties Inc., CCI, conference in Keystone, Colorado, Monday-Wednesday, June 1-3.

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Estes Park Fiber Affair June 12-14 Fiber, fiber and more fiber awaits you at this fiber destination in Estes Park.

Events organized by FACE of Fiber in the Rockies and the Wool Market are all around town. Fiber exhibits are now showing at the Art Center, the Estes Valley Library, US Bank, the Church Shops and the Weavers Attic.

Coming in two weeks-FACE of Fiber in the Rockies 3rd Annual fiber exhibit at the Park Village Playhouse will feature artists from all of Colorado. Included in the show will be a special themed exhibit celebrating the 100th Anniversary of

Rocky Mountain National Park. On the same weekend as the Wool Market, the FACE of Fiber show will be an affair to remember! A special “Estes Park Fiber Affair Trolley” will provide transportation from the Fairgrounds to the Playhouse all day Saturday and Sunday-stopping at the other fiber exhibits throughout town. Maps of the route are available at all fiber affair locations.

Join us June 12, 13, 14, at the Park Village Playhouse for FACE of Fiber in the Rockies and enjoy- it's fiber indulgence at altitude!

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Rocky Mountain National Park Will Increase Entrance And Camping Fees Beginning October 1 Starting on October 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will increase entrance fees in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. Because of Rocky’s proximity to the populated Colorado Front Range, the park will be adding a single day pass to the existing option of fees. This “Day Use Pass” will be $20 while the weekly pass will increase to $30 for those visitors who intend to enjoy the park for multiple days. The an-

shuttle bus system.

In the fall of 2014, the National Park Service conducted a nationwide review of entrance fees. Rocky Mountain National Park staff solicited public input beginning in October 2014. During the public comment period, the park received 95 formal comments that were related to the park’s proposed fee changes. Based on comments received, there was significantly more support for the proposed fee rate changes than

Rocky Mountain National Park Current Entrance Fees Day Use Pass 7 Day Pass Annual Park Pass

Per Vehicle N/A $20 $40

Per Person

Motorcycle

N/A $10

N/A $10 per person

Rocky Mountain National Park New Entrance Fees Effective 10/1/15 Day Use Pass – New Pass 7 Day Pass Annual Park Pass

Per Vehicle

Per Person

Motorcycle

$20 $30

$10 $15

$20 $25

$50/60*

Campgrounds Current New - 2016

Per Night $20 $26**

*Annual Park Pass would increase to $60 by 2017. ** Campground fee to remain at $20/night in 2015; $26/night by 2016. Campground fees are based on comparable fees for similar services in nearby campgrounds.

nual park pass will increase to $50 and eventually increase to $60 by 2017.

Campground fees will increase to $26 a night in 2016. Campground fees are based on comparable fees for similar services in nearby campgrounds.

“We are committed to keeping Rocky Mountain National Park affordable and we also want to provide visitors with the best possible experience,” said Baker. “We feel this modest fee increase is still an incredible value when considering other family and recreational experiences one can enjoy. Plus, 80 percent of those funds stay right here in Rocky to benefit visitors. As we celebrate Rocky’s Centennial, these funds will be critical as we move forward into the next one hundred years.”

While basic operations of the park are funded by direct appropriations from Congress, the fee program is intended to provide for various enhancements to visitor services and facilities.

Entrance fees have supported a wide range of projects that improve the park and visitor experiences, including renovating all campground restroom facilities, rehabilitating and maintaining approximately 100 of the park’s 350 miles of trails, replacing trailhead signs, replacing picnic tables throughout the park, mitigating hazard trees in or near park facilities such as campgrounds, parking lots, road corridors and visitor centers, and operating the park’s visitor

opposed. Park visitors seem to be highly supportive of fees in general and making the connection with the park’s effort in providing tangible benefits to visitors through fee revenue.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) is the legislation under which the park currently collects entrance and amenity fees. This law allows parks to retain 80 percent of the fees collected for use on projects that directly benefit visitors. The remaining 20 percent is distributed throughout the National Park System.

Since the beginning of FLREA and its predecessor program Fee Demo, the park has spent over $66 million in repairs, renovations, improvements and resource restoration.

Rocky Mountain National Park is a strong economic engine for the surrounding area. In 2014, more than 3.4 million park visitors spent $217 million and supported 3,382 jobs, which had a cumulative benefit to the economy of $329 million.

In January 2005, Rocky Mountain National Park was the last of the larger size parks in the Intermountain Region to adopt the $20 per vehicle weekly rate. That same year the annual pass increased to $35, and to $40 in 2009, the last year of any increase in fees. Last year, Rocky Mountain National Park was the fifth most visited national park in the United States.

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Tommy Caldwell And Bubba Caught Climbing The Boulders Last week, The Stanley Hotel, hosted an event to benefit for the Longs Peak Reunion, which is being held in and around Estes Park August 21-24 (www.longspeakreunion.com).

The event included presenting the Longs Peak Summit Club President's Award to Tommy Caldwell and a silent auction to raise funds for the event in August and a boulder climb by Tommy and Bubba. Organizers of the event have reported that it was a big success, raising impressive funds to support the August events.

The highlight of the day was catching Tommy teaching Bubba some of his climbing techniques during their climb; or is Bubba teaching Tommy a few of his tricks? Tommy gladly accommodated Bubba with a climb on the western boulders at The Stanley.

Next time you stop by The Stanley to enjoy a cup of coffee in Steamers, lunch or dinner in Cascades Restaurant, or a flight of whiskey presented by one of The Stanley’s “Libation Engineers” in Cascades Whiskey Bar, make sure you find Bubba and let him know how impressed you are with his climbing talent.

Historic Preservations, Inc. is proud to

announce that a 2015 Longs Peak Reunion will take place from Friday, August 21, 2015 thru Monday, August 24, 2015.

The major purpose of the 2015 Longs Peak Reunion is to bring together climbers, hikers, artists, and other lovers of Longs Peak in celebrating the importance of Longs Peak in the founding and subsequent park history of 100 year old Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Caldwell Inducted Into Hall Of Fame Estes Park climber Tommy Caldwell was inducted into the Longs Peak Summit Club Hall of Fame May 21st. The presentation was the inaugural year for the award, which was established to recognize Longs Peak climbers who go on to create big achievements. Dr. Tom Hornbein, who was on the first American expedition to Mt. Everest presented the award. A reception followed, attended by a who's who in the local climbing community.

Caldwell will team up with Dr.

Hornbein Saturday, August 22nd at the Longs Peak Reunion for a presentation of their collective experiences on Longs Peak. For more information go to longspeakreunion.com

Mike, Terry and Tommy Caldwell celebrate May 21st at the Stanley Hotel-.

Photo courtesy of Barb Davis, Estes Park

Estes Valley Model Railroaders Meeting

Estes Valley Model Railroaders will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 in the Hondius room at the Estes Valley Library.

Please join us for an interesting program on the historical railroad plans for the national parks. The program will explore the railroad companies, routes, connections with the national parks and other transportation modes.

Learn about the key geological features that contributed to the feasibility of building through the mountains and along the river drainages between Estes Park and Grand Lake. All tolled, 80 railroads had intentions to build in the Estes Park and Grand Lake areas. Our presenter is club member, Dick Putney.

All meetings are open to community members who have an interest in railroading, trains, modeling, traveling and history. For more information, call Laura at 577-0343.

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Mountain Biking In My Life By: Estes Park High School Mountain Bike Team Member Reagan Brittain

isfaction in my perseverance through an especially tough ride. I know I am a mountain biker. I have been for my limits and know I two years, since my sophomore year in high school. I love mountain biking, love can surpass them, along the thrill of it. Whenever I’m introduced with expectations others to a group, being a competitive mountain have of me. I learned that if I try something biker is the “interesting fact” about myfor long enough, and reself that I share. I am proud to be a ally apply myself to do mountain biker, and of being part of the cycling community. I love being a part of my best I will always win in the end, no matter an unusual and unique sport. Mountain what place I take, a prinbiking has been such an important part of my life, and has helped me grow inside ciple that I will carry through every aspect of and outside of the cycling world. The my entire life. sport has taught me determination and strength of mind, even when my calves The community is one have absolutely no strength left to give. I of the best you’ll find in have even found a certain level of idenany sport. Everyone is so tity in mountain biking. Most of all, welcoming and honest, mountain biking has given me a level of encouraging other riders confidence, assurance, and pride in myon whatever level they’re self that I never had before. at. I’ve never felt pressure to be something I’m Being a mountain biker has taught me about being physically active and keeping not, so most of my motivation to improve has my body healthy, and how crazy fun exercising can be. It forced me to push my- been internal, which makes me even more self to my physical boundaries and keep going even when my legs (along with the driven to work hard and accomplish things I rest of me!) tell me I can’t. Before I started biking, I didn’t stay fit and active, never knew I could. My amazing coaches have encouraged me on but I discovered a side of me that loves the high of testing my limits and pushing every ride of this incredible journey of mine, and have celebrated with and supmyself even harder, a side that loves the feeling of exhaustion when you’re riding, ported me in every new accomplishment.

Mountain biking has changed my life. It’s and loves the feeling of accomplishment given me confidence that wasn’t there bewhen you improve and go farther than you ever thought you could. I found sat- fore, and taught me many valuable les-

Reagan Brittian races for the Estes Park Mountain Bike Team. Photo courtesy LeslieFarnsworth-Lee.

sons. I will always consider myself a mountain biker, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity the mountain biking team and the sport as a whole gave to me to grow in these ways.

Bike To Work, Bike To Play Events For The Community

The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Cycling Coalition are organizing Estes Park’s third annual Bike to Work Day Wednesday, June 24. Cyclists will be offered a free breakfast, coffee, giveaways, informational booths, bike checkups, and live entertainment from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Sponsors for this community event include El MexKal Family Mexican Restaurant, Kind Coffee, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, P & L Business Consulting, Consultant Charley Dickey, Estes Park Mountain Shop, and the Estes Park News.

Zach Zehr from the Estes Park Mountain Shop gives a bicycle tune-up and educates the owner about easy bike maintenance tips. Courtesy photo

The community is strongly encouraged to participate in Bike to Work, Bike to Play activities from June 17 through June 30. 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.

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Give Where You Live, Work And Play!

We are “Mountain Strong for Nonprofits” Mountain Strong for Nonprofits, an online marketing collaborative developed by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, is designed to raise seriously needed funding for nonprofits in the Estes Valley. We are launching the Give where you Live, Work and PLAY campaign to bring awareness to the need of nonprofits in our community to be sustainable. The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) exists to serve and strengthen the nonprofit organizations of the Estes Valley by offering resources, educational programs and networking opportunities.

Many nonprofits provide services that are essential to the sustainability of life in this region. They provide food, medical services, clothing and supplies, tutoring, safety, mentoring for children and preschool education to name a few. The environmental and cultural opportunities offered by nonprofits are also an important part of the quality of life and visitor experience. The participating organizations range in focus and include: youth and education, health and wellness, and the creative and cultural arts.

Mountain Strong for Nonprofits is a grant-funded collaboration featuring a dynamic, video-centric website where individual nonprofits are profiled with a link to donate right to that organization.

MtnStrongNonprofits.org allows local and out of state Estes Valley enthusiasts to donate directly to the organization(s) of their choosing.

“The residents and business owners in Estes and the surrounding mountain communities are always very generous with their charitable support and we hope to encourage summer guests who love Estes Park to consider giving back,” stated Jill Lancaster, EPNRC Executive Director. To learn about Estes area nonprofits serving your favorite cause, and to GIVE where you Live, Work and PLAY, visit: www.MtnStrongNonprofits.org.

For more information contact EPNRC Director Jill Lancaster at 970-480-7805, email director@epnonprofit.org, or follow us on Facebook.

Search And Rescue Conference In Estes Park This Week The National Association for Search and Rescue, Colorado Search and Rescue Board and Mountain Rescue Association have joined together to produce the premier U.S. SAR conference which will be held in Estes Park next week.

SAR colleagues from across the nation will join at the YMCA of the Rockies for this educational opportunity The conference is privileged to have our very own Larimer County Search and Rescue as the local host team. Many members are handling critical details of such a large event, from IC on down to training site scouts.

Since Larimer County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) is the hosting team for the

2015 National SAR Conference, members want residents and guests to know that the urban portion of the training will be taking place on Monday, June 1 in and around town. All training activities will be done by SAR personnel who will be identified, wearing uniforms. Dog teams and other specialized teams will be doing training exercises in town and in residential areas. Don’t be concerned, if you see such activities in and around town and feel free to ask questions, training subjects are also welcome to help in the exercises. Please visit their web site at www.larimercountysar.org or www.coloradosarboard.org/SARCON.shtml for more information about the team and the conference.

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Senior Center Breakfast Saturday, June 6

Dream Series Part Three: Explore The Meaning And Intention Of Dreams One-On-One

Greeters George Crislip (President, EPSCC, Inc.), Dorothy Scott and Wayne Newsom welcome and invite the community to the summer breakfasts at the Senior Center.

EPSCC, Inc. will hold four breakfast fundraisers Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. will hold four fundraising breakfasts this summer at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The first event will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast- lovers of all ages can enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast of scrambled eggs, pepper bacon, fresh fruit salad, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, sausages and pancakes and coffee. Drop in; no reservations are needed. It’s only $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-7.

The remaining three summer breakfast dates are July 25, August 22 and September 19, all events are from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

This is the 18th year for this communitywide event. In 2015, EPSCC, Inc. will pro-

vide over $10,000 in support for the Senior Center. Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. (EPSCC, INC.) is a non-profit (501c3) corporation that works in partnership with the Town of Estes Park to support programs and events at the Estes Park Senior Center.

Special thanks to Catering for All Occasions and the Egg and I of Estes Park for their generous support of these community events.

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

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

Following April’s well-received dream presentation and follow-up dream workshops, the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is pleased to offer the opportunity to explore your dreams more personally by working one-on-one with local Archetypal Dreamwork Practitioner, Mary Jo Heyen.

Private dream consultations will be offered on Wednesday, June 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The cost for the 20 minute session is a $5 donation which Mary Jo will donate to Bright Christmas, a local charity. Participants should bring a written copy of a dream you would like to explore. Sign up now for the sessions by calling or stopping by the Senior Center.

In this continuing series on dreams, Mary Jo explains, “One-on-one work is the heart and soul of working with our dreams. Each dream is unique and personal to the dreamer and with the supportive guidance of a dream practitioner

familiar with the dream landscape, we are invited more deeply into our own inner world, discovering more about who we truly are and how to bring this into the world.”

To quote a recent dream workshop participant who was very moved and inspired by what is discovered in the dream, “I could have looked at this dream 1,000 years and never seen it this way.”

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

Apps For iPad And iPhone Class offered June 9 at Senior Center Curious about how to use those APPS on your iPad or iPhone? Some may even say, what is that? An APP or mobile APP is software that causes a computer or mobile device to perform certain functions for the user. It can be a little overwhelming if you don’t know how to use these helpful features of your devices. A new class at the Senior Center will show you how to use these iPad or iPhone features: camera/photos; contacts/FaceTime; calendars/reminders and maps. The class, Apps for iPad and iPhone, will be held on Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The cost is $15 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $19 for non-members. Register by June 2 with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park.

In this class, participants will learn: how to configure an APP in Settings and in

the APP itself; privacy and location settings; how to open the APP in different ways, even using SIRI; how to move data and share it with others and how to use iCloud settings for APPS. This class is for those who already own an Apple iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 6 and/or iPad 2, 3, 4, Air, Air2 and/or iPad Mini. In addition, your device must be upgraded to the latest version of iSO8+.

Thanks to Blake Robertson and the Estes Park Internet Computer Users Group (EPICUG) for teaching these hands-on classes for the Senior Center.

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

Pet Association Now Accepting Donations For June 6, 2015 Yard Sale 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 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., 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. The Animal Medical Center is located at 1260 Manford Avenue, 970-586-6898.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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Monday – June 1 Swiss steak, Mashed potatoes Corn, Bread, Cookie Tuesday – June 2 Chicken finger sandwich, Pea salad, Peaches, Brownie Wednesday – June 3 Stuffed peppers, Corn, Bread, Fruit crisp Thursday – June 4 Apricot chicken, Rice pilaf, Tomato cucumber salad, Cake Friday – June 5 Shrimp or chicken gumbo, Red beans and rice, French bread, Pie

EVENTS May 29: Windows to the West Artist & Buyers Gala. Estes Park Events Complex. 7 pm May 31: American Legion Post 119 Scholarship Golf Tournament. Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course. 8 am

June 12: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm June 12: The Onterio Society of Estes Park RMNP Centennial Celebration Concert. Estes Park High School Auditorium. 7 pm June 12: Hog MaGundy Band. Rock Inn. 9 pm

June 6: 29th Annual Fishing Derby. Lake Estes Marina. 8 am

Weekly on Fri & Sat: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 5 pm

June 6, 7: Jazz Fest and Art Walk. Performance Park. 10 am

Weekly on Wed, Thurs, Fri 7 Sat: Garry Valero.

Jazz Piano. Nicky’s steakhouse. 7 pm Wed & Thurs, 8 pm Fri & Sat

June 6: The Big 40 Anniversary of Estes Park Medical Center. Estes Park Events Complex. 6 pm Weekly on Tues: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

June 4 & 11: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort 6 pm June 4: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm June 4: Billy Shaddox. Rock Inn. 6 pm June 5: Them Travelin' Birds Duo. Rock Inn. 5 pm June 5 & 12: Open Mic Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort June 6: Andrew Wynne. Rock Inn. 6 pm June 6: Mountain Town Rockers. Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort June 7: Cowboy sing-Along with Brad Fitch.

Bond Park. 7 pm June 10: June 3: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm June 11: June 4: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

June 2: Introduction to Puppeteering with Bob Aiken. Estes Park Library. 1 pm June 5: Duct Tape Crafts. Estes Park Library.

2 pm June 10: Learn about the Colorado Big Thompson Project. Estes Park Museum. 2 pm June 10: Superhero Yoga for Kids. Stanley Park Shelter. 2:30 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 Rock Inn. 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

June 11: Sean Flynn Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

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June 11: Temple Jazz Orchestra: Jazz in June Series. Performance Park. 7 pm

June 3: Moraine Park Bicycle Ride at RMNP. Fall River Visitor Center. 8 am

EP MAY CLIMATIC DATA

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PHASES OF THE MOON

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Full Moon June 2nd

Last Quarter June 9th

New Moon June 16th

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June 9: Grand Lake Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. 8 am

June 10: Journey to the Top! A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure. 9 am

June 1: Meet Me @ The Museum - Virtual Walking Tour of Downtown Estes. Estes Park Museum. 6:30 pm

June 3: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

June 6: Technology of Your Ancestors: Primitive Survival Skills. 9 am

Weekly on Friday: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

May 30: Daid Potter. Rock Inn. 6 pm

June 3: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

June 6: North American Eagles. 8:30 am

June 10: Plant & Wildflower Identification with a Naturalist. 8 am

May 30: Introduction to Essential Oils.

Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm

May 31: Neal Whitlock. Rock Inn. 5 pm

May 30: Orienteering for Beginners: Map & Compass Basics. 12:30 pm

Weekly on Fri & Sat: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

May 29: Shaefer Welch. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

May 31: Jon Pickett Acoustic Brunch. Rock Inn. 11 am

Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply.

For details, locations and registration call 970586-3262.

June 10: Connections: Real Stories of Live Interacting with Life. 1 pm June 11: Summer Birding with a Naturalist. 7 am June 12: Unexpected Beauty: The Orchids of RMNP. 8:30 am June 12: Sunset Safari: An Educational Adventure by Bus. Fall River Visitor Center 6 pm

EXHIBITS May 29: Windows to the West – Fine Art Show.

Estes Park Events Complex. Continues through May 31 May 30, 31: Western Merchandise Sale and Exhibit. Estes Park Events Complex. 10 am June 1: 18th Summer Art Walk. Cultural Arts Council Gallery.

June 5: Wild Inspirations. Aspen & Evergreen Gallery. 5 pm June 5: Long May They Run - A Tribute to American Wildlife. Cultural Arts Council Gallery.

June 6: Celebrating Rocky – Invitational Show and Sale. Cultural Arts Center. Through July 26 June 12 – 14: Face the Fiber in the Rockies.

Park Village Playhouse.

Capturing the Light. Cultural Arts Council.

Continues through May 31 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

United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org

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

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WHEN ‘LOSSES’ ARE REALLY ‘BLESSINGS’ Once, in the land of China, there was an old man who lived in a tiny village. Although poor, he was envied by all, because he owned a beautiful white horse. People offered fabulous prices for the horse, but the old man refused. “This horse is a friend, not a possession,” he would respond. One morning the horse was not in the stable. All the villagers said, “You old fool. We told you someone would steal that beautiful horse. You could at least have gotten the money. Now the horse is gone, and you’ve been cursed with misfortune.” The old man responded, “Perhaps. All I know is that my horse is gone; the rest I do not know. Whether it be a cursing or a blessing, I can’t say!”

After fifteen days the horse returned. He hadn’t been stolen; he had run away to join a herd of wild horses. Now, not only did he return, he brought a dozen wild horses back with him.

Once again the village people gathered around the Chinese gentleman. They said, “You were right---what we thought was a curse was a blessing. Please forgive us.” The old man responded, “Perhaps. Once again you’ve gone too far. How do you know if this is a blessing or a curse? Unless you can see the whole story, how can you judge?” But the people could only see the obvious.

The old man now had twelve additional horses that could be broken and sold for a considerable amount of money.

The old man had a son, an only son who began to break the wild horses. In the process, he fell from a horse, breaking his leg. Once again the villagers gathered around the old man and said, “You were right. The wild horses were not a blessing; they were a curse. Your only son has a broken leg and now in your old age you have no one to help you. You are poorer than ever.” But the old man said, “Perhaps. But don’t go too far. Say only that my son broke his leg. We have only a fragment of the whole story.” It happened that a few weeks later the country went to war with a neighboring country. All young men of the village were conscripted to go. Only the old man’s son was exempted, because of the broken leg. Again the people gathered around, crying because there was a chance that their sons would not return from the war. “You were right, old man. Your son’s accident was a blessing. Our sons may be gone forever.” The old man spoke again. “You people are always quick to jump to conclusions. Only God knows the final story.”

This oft-told story has such a needed lesson for our time. How many times have we looked at present circumstances, only to feel like we have received a ‘curse’, rather than a ‘blessing’. In the Bible we read the story of Job and feel with him, like the villagers did with the father in our story. What losses he sustained! However, when it was all finished God had restored more than he had lost. We read the story of Joseph and hear him after all the ‘losses’ he had experienced as he brings us back to reality. “You meant it for bad,” he told his brothers, “God intended it for good, to save many people alive.”

So, what experience in your life do you see as a ‘loss’? Take a closer look at the ‘rest of the story’ and see if God doesn’t bring ‘blessing’ out of it. As I experience and visit with people who have lost loved ones and had dealt with illness issues, I often see in that experience some ‘good things’ that come out of it. Paul gives us these words of comfort, “All things…(bad and good)…work together for good to those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.” How often we hear people say, triumphantly, “It was the best thing could have happened to me.” The important question is: ‘do I meet the qualifications. Do I love the Lord? Have I been called…and responded willingly…to His purpose?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, you will say with the old man, “Wait and see!”

(Bob)

The good thing about the rain is that we are certainly not in a fire danger zone.

My garden is flourishing in spite of the cold nights. I did not plant anything new as yet because I know as soon as I do, we will have hail, snow, sleet, rain, and a hard freeze. Welcome to spring in the Rockies! The plants that are coming up are well established from many years ago like irises, peonies, foxglove, columbines and lupines along with some lilies. Oh and we must not forget the rhubarb! That will be here long after I have died! Anyone who wants some, call me in about a week.

The funny thing is my son in Sparks, NV loves my rhubarb pie so he planted some. He called me the other night complaining that he had so much of it and asked if I want him to bring me some when he comes on the 4th of July…he has got to be kidding or out of his mind! I love to see that my sons and daughters really love gardening. That is something I know they learned from me.

I was just wondering what recipe I could give y’all and Cecelia, my daughter-in-law, had me over Saturday night for dinner. She served the tastiest pasta salad and it was so light and refreshing I had to have the recipe. Now the one she served was straight from the Food Network kitchens and is copyrighted so the one I am giving you has a few added additions so we don’t get in trouble with the law. I changed it by adding ½ of an English cucumber (or more to taste) and black olives. It was great either way.

Light Pasta Salad 2 cups dry small shells pasta or those colored twisted ones, cooked and drained (Food Network uses elbow macaroni) 1/3 cup chopped celery ¼ cup finely diced red onion (soak in cold water for 5 minutes) ½ cup chopped English cucumber ¼ cup sliced black olives ½ cup diced ripened tomatoes or halved

cherry tomatoes ½ cup mayonnaise ¾ tsp. dry mustard 1 ½ tsp. sugar 1 ½ Tbs. rice vinegar (they called for cider vinegar).

3 Tbs. sour cream ½ tsp. salt. If you use Kosher you may need more.

Black pepper to taste, freshly ground if possible.

Combine the pasta, and all of the vegetables in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream, and salt. Pour dressing over pasta and adjust the seasoning of salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy. Can be stored in refrigerator for several days.

I have two potlucks in the coming days and I think this is one of the dishes I will make. I may add cooked crisp bacon to the top and toss at the last minute.

I am really blessed with my children’s spouses. We all get along so well. Having Cecelia here is like having another daughter living in Estes. She and I are really a lot alike. We like pretty things, trying new recipes, using our silver and china, keeping our homes up to snuff and entertaining. Many people either don’t have silver and/or china or have given it away or just don’t use it. I understand and am not critical or boastful.

That is always one’s choice or financial circumstances but I love to set an extra nice table when I have company. For every day, I use every day stainless flatware and ordinary dishes, I do always have a tablecloth and cloth napkins, but if you have extra nice silverware and dishes, use them. I love the poem that goes on to say that very thing. To paraphrase…“I will wear my best and use my best and sing in the rain.” Well these days it sure is easy to sing in the rain!

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

Community Yard Sale June 6 Booth spaces available The Estes Park Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m.- noon. It will be held at 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. (Estes Park Masonic Lodge).

Rent a 10 ft. x 10 ft. space with one 8 ft.

table and two chairs for $20.00. All proceeds, after expenses to benefit various military veteran groups.

For information call 586-4093 or send an email to: estespark183@gmail.com.

The Estes Park Cycling Coalition invites cyclists of all abilities and bikes of all tire widths to join the Saturday morning “show-n-go” ride.

Meet at Kind Coffee, located at 470 E. Elkhorn Ave, at 7:30 a.m.

Route length and difficulty will vary but there’s always spectacular scenery and great company! Ride rain or sunshine!

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Larimer County Workforce Center Frequently Asked Questions What is the Larimer County Workforce Center? Who does it serve? How can they help me? Do we have one in Estes Park?

Many of us navigate our daily lives never knowing the extent of the resources available to us. Not to mention there are a large number of resources at our disposal that are completely free of charge. The Larimer County Workforce Center is a free resource to our community providing services to both job seekers as well as recruiting services to businesses. The Workforce Center provides a wide array of employment and training resources.

On the job seeker side, the Workforce Center can show you what employers are looking for and how you can capture their attention using the best methods to market your skills. The county offers free workshops on many job search topics such as: customizing your resume, cover letters, and interviewing, and the workshops are all held here locally in Estes Park. In addition, the Workforce Center also provides one-on-one consulting on your job search with local Em-

ployment Specialist, Kelly Murray. They can also help you create an account on Connecting Colorado, the state’s employment data base where you can search for open positions. The Workforce Center is housed in our local Larimer County building at 1601 Brodie Avenue.

The Larimer County Workforce Center also supports local businesses in their search for the best candidates. The Workforce Center provides consulting and support to businesses on a variety of recruiting needs from workshops addressing human resource issues to aid in posting a job on Connecting Colorado to hosting job fairs and hiring events. Finding and maintaining excellent employees can be challenging but the Larimer County Workforce Center has the resources to help make that challenge a little less daunting.

If you need help in any of these areas of expertise or have questions about the workshops or Connecting Colorado, please contact our local Larimer County Workforce Employment Specialist, Kelly Murray, at 970-577-2152 or kmurray@larimer.org.

New Curator Joins Staff At Estes Park Museum Naomi Gerakios Mucci joined the Estes Park Museum staff as the new Curator of Collections.

Prior to joining the Museum, Naomi worked as a Research Assistant at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. She has also worked at the Water Resources Archive at Colorado State University, the Public Lands History Center, the Sweetwater County Historical Museum, and Joyner Library, Department of Special Collections at East Carolina University. She holds a Master’s Degree in History with a focus in Museum Studies and early American history from Colorado State University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Public History with a concentration in Archives and Special Collections from East Carolina University. Outside of the Museum field, Naomi enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking with her husband, and knitting. Naomi is excited to join the Estes Park Museum

Naomi Gerakios Mucci is the new Curator of Collections at the Estes Park Museum.

where she will care for the institution’s collections.

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Economic Strategy Process Turns To Targeted Business Expansion June 8-10 By: Jon Nicholas Estes Park EDC

The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) will hold the next round of public meetings with Avalanche Consulting concerning the Estes Valley’s economic diversity and long-term resiliency planning process on Monday, June 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 10 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., with both meetings at the Estes Park Museum.

Avalanche Consulting will present its draft recommendations concerning types of businesses to be considered for attraction and expansion efforts.

Business owners and residents are invited to attend the presentations and share their ideas concerning the best opportunities for diversifying and enhancing our local economy. “We were very pleased with the diverse group of individuals that participated in the last meetings, including business owners and younger residents,” said Jon Nicholas, President/CEO of Estes Park EDC. “We need input from a variety of viewpoints to ensure that our priorities identify the best opportunities and reflect the community’s values.”

The strategic planning process began in February 2015 and is scheduled to conclude in September 2015. The purpose of the Strategy is to first provide the Estes

Valley with a clear vision for its future.

The Strategy also will prioritize actions that will lead to a more prosperous yearround economy and vibrant quality of life. This will be Avalanche’s third visit to Estes Park as part of the planning process.

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

Avalanche Consulting will also participate in a Town Board study session to discuss industry targeting on Tuesday, June 9.

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

If you are interested in the ongoing planning process and other Estes Park EDC activities, follow the Estes Park EDC on Facebook (Estes Park Economic Development Corporation) and Twitter (@EstesParkEDC).

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Loving Pets In Need Of New Forever Homes

Cheatgrass â&#x20AC;˘ Flowers are green, red, and/or purple, and tan when dried out â&#x20AC;˘ Flower heads droop â&#x20AC;˘ Annual plants are 1 to 30 inches tall â&#x20AC;˘ Single or multiple stems that are lightly hairy Why should you be concerned about it?

Richard Old Cheatgrass is a non-native species. Large, mature stands present a serious fire hazard. The plants green up early in the season and cheat water and nutrients from other plants. Animals will eat Cheatgrass when it is green, but the seeds dry out and become rough and inedible. This plant is visible throughout the Estes Valley along roadsides, in yards, and in open areas. Cheatgrass is blooming now, and will continue to produce new plants throughout the summer.

PREVENTION Dispose of flowering weeds in paper lawn bags. Leave weed bags for free disposal on Fridays from 9-4 at 666 Elm Street, up the road from the Recycle/Transfer Station.

If you would like help identifying weeds on your property, call Marcia @ 586-6092 or George @ 586-5022. For more information please call the Larimer County Natural Resources @ 498-5769 or CSU Extension @ 491-7568. To report weed infestations in your neighborhood within town limits, contact Wes Reichardt @ 577-3723, otherwise call Larimer County.

This week there are some really wonderful pets in need of new, forever homes.

They are all very sweet and loving.

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

Lily is a spayed 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier. This sweet little girl is very energetic and playful and gets along with other dogs, kids and cats. She just loves to cuddle!

Picaboo is a three year old beagle, fully potty trained, good with kids and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay too much attention to cats.

Would love an active family with kids.

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

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

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

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Summit Church would like to welcome our new Summit Kids Director, Anita Shotts. Anita has joined the Summit Church team and will bring great leadership and enthusiasm to our Kids Ministry. Anita and her family moved to Estes Park in August of 2014. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education and began her career as a teacher. However, God had other plans. After teaching in public schools, God provided the opportunity for her to use her talents and gifts for the Lord in ministry as a Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director in a church in Illinois.

Anita feels a call in her life to minister not only to children, but also to their families.

Anita has implemented a new and energetic Sunday School program at Summit Church each week. Summit meets at the High School Auditorium at 10 a.m. on Sundays. She is also busy making preparations for Summit Kids Camp, which will be held June 22-26. This year Kids Camp will take place in the Commons at the High School from 9:30-12:00 each morning. A special Family Night event

will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evening, June 26th. This is going to be an amazing week with exciting new activities revolving around the theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;God in Action.â&#x20AC;? Summit Kids Camp is free and all K-5th grade kids are welcome! To register, go to www.estesparkchurch.org/kids.

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Healthy Eating And Lifestyle Event Coming To Estes Park Peak Flavors Fest, Northern Colorado’s first-of-its kind food and healthy living festival, will take place September 26th and 27th at the Estes Park Events Complex. Set against the majestic Rocky Mountains during the peak of the fall season, Peak Flavors Fest will feature bestselling authors, outstanding chefs, food trucks, legendary local musicians, a sustainable wine and beer garden, the latest healthy food trends, nutrition news and more. For more information, go to www.peakflavorsfest.com.

EPMC’s future Estes Park Wellness Center is a community partner for the event and Dr. Frank D. Dumont will be presenting two sessions: The Medical Magic of Daily Movement and Mastering Your Health with Mindfulness.

Estes area businesses that focus on the areas of healthy/holistic living, wellness and healthy cuisine are encouraged to contact Bethany Borger-Slaby at bborgerslaby@aimmedia.com to see how they can get involved as an exhibitor or providing tastings/product samples.

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

Nutrition, Yoga Journal and Oxygen.

Peak Flavors Fest will feature best-selling chefs and authors including: • Candice Kumai, 4x Bestselling Author, “Cook Yourself Thin,” Judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay, E! News Contributor & Health Journalist.

• Kathryn Budig, Nationally renowned yoga teacher, author of The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga, and Aim True (Jan 2016) • Chef Nathan Lyon, Emmy Nominated “Outstanding Culinary Host” and Author of Acclaimed Seasonal Cookbook, “Great Food Starts Fresh” • Jennifer Iserloh, Acclaimed “Skinny Chef,” Television Personality, and Author of 50 Shades of Kale and Healthy Cheats • Tess Masters, Actor, Cook, and Author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Blender Girl Smoothies app • Chef Patrick Stark, Owner “940’s” Restaurant, Cut Throat Kitchen, ABC's

Community Prayer Quilters Hit A Landmark receive it.

Community Prayer Quilters is an ecumenical gathering of women who enjoy sewing and/or quilting, and who appreciate the opportunity to provide people with the comfort of prayer. They meet on Wednesday

The Community Prayer Quilters of Estes Park have filled 1,000 requests for prayer quilts since the ministry began in 2006. This most recent request filled is for a Veteran. The quilt is to be presented at the first of three Wounded Warriors Retreats held this year by Wind River Ranch, Estes Park.

Prayer quilts are pieced lap quilts that are backed with fleece, tied with yarn, and covered in prayer. The yarn is knotted with prayers for the recipient by the quilters before the quilt is delivered. The quilts are gifts of prayer, and are not for sale.

Requests for quilts are typically for someone who is ill, recovering from illness or surgery, or who needs emotional or spiritual support. All quilts are sent with the permission of the one who is to

mornings 9:00-12:00 to work in the lower level of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, across from the fire station. Our thanks to Mt. Calvary Lutheran for donating the space to work and store donated fabric and materials.

Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome. Donations for supplies are also appreciated. Contacts: Ginny Thompson, 577-1786, Bev Ebel, 586-5411, Pat Barnett 586-9664, or 223-3200 (cell). #1,000 Recipient: A Wounded Warrior

The Taste Season 2, REWrapped • Amie Valpone, Editor-In-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com, Motivational Speaker, Manhattan Celebrity Chef • Mary Margaret Chappell, food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine and author of Vegetarian Times Everything Vegan Cookbook • Dayna Macy, Author of Ravenous: A Food Lover's Journey from Obsession to Freedom Peak Flavors Fest will also feature local musical legends Steve Manshel, Wendy Woo, Al Chesis, Dave Beegle, as well as the Rob Drabkin duo, and the Liz Barnez duo.

Peak Flavors Fest will immediately precede the 20th anniversary celebration of Yoga Journal Live!, taking place at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park (go to www.yjevents.com for more information). Together, these events create a unique 9-day epicurean and healthy living experience led by the most sought after brands in healthy living.

For pricing and information: info@peakflavorsfest.com Peak Flavors Fest is presented by Vegetarian Times, Clean Eating, Better Nutrition, Yoga Journal, and Oxygen.

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Learn To Be A Puppeteer With Bob Aiken At The Estes Valley Library Are you ready for a little creative fun now that your schoolwork is done? Professional puppeteer Bob Aiken will take you through the basics of puppet making and performance.

On Tuesday, June 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Bob will entertain participants with a short act, guide them through the creation of their own “hand on rod” super hero puppet, and then direct a series of student-led puppet performances. The puppeteering workshop is open to teens ages 11 though 18 at the Estes Valley Library. This event is a part of the Bam! Pow! Read!

You’re a Hero 2015 Summer Reading Program at the Estes Valley Library. Registration is required and is available at estesvallylibrary.org or by calling 970-5868116.

Single? Wanna Mingle?

Single wanna mingle? We meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Check out Facebook at SinglesMingleinEstesPark

or www.facebook.com/SinglesMingleinEstesPark or seebee62@gmail.com.

Join Us! Pinewood Springs Spring Runoff 5k and Fun Run Saturday, May 30, 2015

Challenge yourself at 6,500ft with a hilly 5k! If running isn't your thing, try the 1 mile fun walk including carnival games and water guns along the way.

5k at 9:00am 1-mile Fun Run at 9:15am Off Highway 36, West of Lyons Course details and registration at Active.com, search Pinewood Springs Or Email PinewoodSpringRunoff@gmail.com

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Estes Valley Library Adventure Series: Our Wonderful World Begins June 8th

Hiking journeys with Bill Cooke

Monday, June 22 Iceland’ Open Road presented by Stan Havlick Monday, June 29 A Tribute to Search and Rescue presented by Nathan Dick Monday, July 6 Hiking the Historic Dawson Gold Rush Chilkoot Trail presented

by Wayne and Diana Bruckner Monday, July 20 Ecuador presented by Pietro Simonetti Monday, August 3 Adventures in Southeast Asia presented

by Neil, Laura, Peter and Nadia Herman Monday, August 10 Shoes for Sherpas: Nepal in Recovery presented by Anne Hines Monday, August 17 Bears of Alaska: River of Bears presented by Mike Fallon Monday, August 24 China presented by Betty Hull Monday, August 31 Africa in Wildlife: Long Necks and Zebra Stripes presented by Robert Brunson “Our Wonderful World” is presented as an opportunity to celebrate the personal storytelling of those who have explored

“Our Wonderful World”, the weekly travel series, hosted by the Estes Valley Library is back again for a brand new season of worldwide adventure stories.

The annual armchair-travel series spotlights extraordinary destinations throughout the globe with first hand stories of exciting expeditions.

The Our Wonderful World series kicks off on Monday, June 8th with The Colorado Trail. Presenter Bill Cooke has been backpacking for over 35 years. Bill’s hiking journeys have taken him from coast to coast, all over the US and have included the Appalachian Trail, the John Muir Trail and the 486-mile Colorado Trail. The Author of “Shades of Gray, Splashes of Color: A Thru-hike of The Colorado Trail” will share stories of his trek of the Colorado Trail to kick off the Our Wonderful World series, this summer, at the Park Village Playhouse.

This year’s eleven programs will once again be held in the spacious setting at National Park Village in the Park Village Playhouse at 900 Moraine Avenue, next to the Other Side Restaurant. Each program begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free. The Our Wonderful Iceland Open Road with Stan Havick destinations World events will occur near and far. throughout the summer and include the The Library offers a special thank-you to following dates and destinations: the Webermeier family and the staff of National Park Village for their generosity Monday, June 8 in providing this year’s event space. For The Colorado Trail presented by Bill more information on the series, visit the Cooke library’s web page at Monday, June 15 estesvalleylibrayr.org or contact the LiKayaking Adventures presented by Lanbrary at (970) 586-8116. dis Arnold

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.

Global Warming: Political Science Or Science Fiction?

Look To Your Library Summer at the Library: Something for Everyone Bam! Pow! Read! It’s superhero summer at the Estes Valley Library. But first, here’s a reminder that library summer hours began this past Tuesday, May 26.

Until Labor Day we’ll be opening at 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. There’re a lot more open parking spaces between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., so we suggest arriving early to enjoy everything the library has to offer.

Just what does the library have to offer in programs and events this summer?

There’s not enough room here to share all the details of the many events, but fear not, our summer newsletter, “Gatherings”, with all the details, will be arriving in your mailboxes soon.

For those of you interested in ‘what have we done for you lately’, the 2014 Estes Valley Library Annual Report to the Community can also be found in the summer edition of “Gatherings.”

This summer offers three (count 'em: three) distinct summer reading programs: kids, teens, and adults. (Why should kids have all the fun? Adults love to read too). All three programs have a superhero focus. There are hands-on events and book clubs for kids and teens, a passel of events for adults, and reading logs for all three groups. This fantastic multi-level group of programs is made possible by the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation.

Returning for its ninth season, the hugely popular “Our Wonderful World; Stories That Span the Globe” has eleven programs this season, all at National Park

Village, 900 Moraine Ave., all programs beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Monday nights. These treks celebrate personal storytelling, and stories are at the heart of the library’s mission. A full listing of programs is in the soon-to-arrive “Gatherings” newsletter. our wonderful world Talk about popular, the annual Friends Summer Book Sale will be happening August 7 - 9. More than 30,000 gently used items will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the library’s programs and services.

Another popular event is the 19th Annual Library Benefit Dinner, hosted by the Library Friends & Foundation. This year’s event will be held Sunday, August 16th, at the YMCA of the Rockies, with popular mystery author (who uses the theme of food) Diane Mott Davidson from Evergreen as guest speaker. The social hour begins at 4:00 p.m.

What about books, downloadable materials and other collection items? Well folks; come on in. The collection grows and changes every day. Did you know you could add a review to any item in the catalog? Try it, and see what your neighbors are recommending.

Whew! That’s a lot of happening stuff for the library. Our programs and events are for everyone; locals and visitors alike – of all ages! The Estes Valley Library will keep your summer full, fun, fulfilling – and heroic.

Dr. Richard Keen, Ph D will speak on the topic of global warming on Saturday, June 6th (D-Day) at Cheesy Lees in the Historic Elkhorn Lodge in Estes Park at 1:30. (This Global Warming event was rescheduled from April due to snow.)

Dr. Keen taught classes and researched climate change, weather, and severe storms at the University of Colorado, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service, Juneau (Alaska) Ice Field Research Program, and the U.S. Army. He is the author and co-author of more than a dozen books, including Skywatch West: The Complete Weather Guide and The Audubon Society Pocket Guide to

Clouds and Storms.

Yes, he’s on the “climate denier” list (although he doesn’t deny climate exists).

He has his detractors who say he “cherry picks” his data, and yet, his conclusions go back to 1778 and he concludes, “there’s nothing new about climate change.” His theories are backed up, most recently by scientists at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Meteorology.

The loudest side speaking about an issue isn’t necessarily the correct side.

Make sure you do your own research, check the stats from both the global warming alarmists and the “let’s not jump off the cliff, but let’s take a rational approach” are saying. Dr. Keen will give that rational side on Saturday, June 6 at Cheesy Lees.

Dr. Keen received his Ph.D in geography/climatology (thesis topic: arctic climate change) from the University of Colorado. He is also an avid chaser of natural phenomena, sky watcher and sky photographer.

This event is sponsored by the Estes Park Tea Party Patriots (tealiberty.com).

All polite individuals interested in educating themselves on the topic are invited to attend. Arrive early, get a good seat, and enjoy some of Cheesy Lees pizza, salad bar or cinnamon sticks. As always, the Pledge of Allegiance will start the presentation.

Teen Movie Night At The Library Features “Mystery Men”

June 2015

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

Come kick off your Super Summer with the comical super hero movie, Mystery Men! Starring Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, and Geoffry Rush, this oddball movie depicts the adventures of lesser superheroes, who despite their impressive powers, are needed to save the day! Feel free to wear your super hero cape and tights. We’ll provide the snacks!

There will be two showings of the film.

The first will be on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 p.m. for High School students and the second, on Monday, June 8th at 7:00 for Middle School students. Both showings will take place in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

This event is a part of the Bam! Pow! Read! You’re a Hero 2015 Summer Reading Program at the Estes Valley Library.

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Diana Breyer, MD PULMONOLOGY

Krishna Murthy, MD Mark Neagle, MD ALLERGY / ASTHMA

SLEEP DISORDERS

Allergy / Asthma Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

Sarah Bair, MD DERMATOLOGY

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD Michael Eddy, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

George Phillips, MD Michael Prochoda UROLOGY

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

UROLOGY

Matt Pouliot, DO PAIN MANAGEMENT

Dermatology

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Cardiology

Pacemaker Clinic

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Neurospine Lee Nelson, MD 303-938-5700

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

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Podiatry Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG (970) 577-4408 June 1, 3, 4, 11, 15, 17, 18, 24, 25

Gastroenterology

Elise Morrison, MD (303) 532-2810

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June 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25 Pulmonology Diana Breyer, MD 29, 30 970-224-9102

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Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

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June 19

Scott Taylor, DPM

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Ophthalmology

Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Joe Lutt, MD 720-494-470

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

Dennis Larson, MD 221-1000

Lewis Strong, MD

DERMATOLOGY

Gerald McIntosh, MD Matt Sorensen, MD 970-482-4373 970-493-6337

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Dermatology

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Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

Joe Lillis, MD 970-667-3116

Joe Lutt, MD

Gerald McIntosh, MD

DERMATOLOGY

Joe Lillis, MD

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

Sleep Disorders Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

June 17 Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

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Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

June 15 George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100 June 1, 8

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Be Aware Of Your Surroundings During Elk Calving Season

The mothers are extremely protective of their babies.

Watch from your car: One of the best ways to watch wildlife is from the safety of your vehicle. Elk don’t view cars as a threat to their young, by watching from your car, parked in a safe spot of course, you can enjoy viewing the animals and get some great photos and video without disturbing their lives.

Although the elk are used to seeing peoDon’t touch or feed the elk, it is illegal. around, make yourself look formidable. ple, the elk are very much still wild animals.

If you come across a protective female Adult elk, both male and female, are very By: Kris Hazelton large and can be dangerous, particularly if elk, and she is endangering people in a In the next few weeks, there are going they think a person is threatening their terpublic area, the best thing to do is move to be many new elk calves born in and away and call the Estes Park Police De- If it appears an elk calf is abandoned, ritory or offspring. around town and the cows will be on leave it alone. It is very likely the partment Dispatch Center at 586-4000.

Another important note, if you find a alert. The mothers are not being aggresmother cow is very close and will They will notify the proper authorities baby elk or mule deer, please never go near sive when defending their young, just make herself known very quickly. or touch it. Even though it could appear who will temporarily close off the area protective. It’s our responsibility to not Photos EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton that its mother is absent, elk calves are seluntil the mother moves on with her calf. get too close to the baby or the mother. dom orphaned, and its mother is probably Helpful tips during elk calving season: Recently, the warning signs were put up towards your dog. She will see your pet as a feeding only a short distance away. She’ll Be aware. The best thing to do at this real threat, a predator, to her baby. The best make herself known very quickly when you in the bird sanctuary on the Lake Estes time of year is to be very aware of your thing to do in this case is turn around and Trail, a place where the elk like to gather get too close! surroundings. The cows have calves all go the other way. If you can’t do that, let and give birth. For your safety and proEducating ourselves and our guests about over town and you just never know when your dog go for the time, and save yourself. tection there will be volunteers on duty wildlife issues is the right thing to do, espeyou’re going to happen to walk by a The elk will most likely chase off your dog during the elk calving season, please cially around calving time and during the mother and new calf. and you can retrieve the dog a bit further heed their advise. fall rut.

Back away. If you encounter a protective down the trail.

If there is a protective mother elk Remember, there’s a reason it’s called mother, the best thing to do is to back Change your route. If the elk are on the nearby and no volunteers on duty, the wildlife. away quickly. Don’t turn your back on her trail you frequent, there are miles of other best thing to do is to back away quickly.

Thanks for your attention to these imporcompletely, as you won’t know if she is trails, less used by the elk and it is suggested Don’t turn your back on her completely, tant safety messages. charging you. Chances are the mother you alter your route for a few weeks to as you won’t know if she is charging will be glad you’re leaving their space. avoid potential problems. you.

Advice for dog owners.

If you happen to If you are charged or attacked, make yourself look large. If you have a jacket, be walking or jogging with a dog, the elk will be even more on alert and aggressive raise it above your head, and swing it

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Upcoming Handgun Training Basic Pistol Shooting Courses will be offered on Saturday, June 6 and again on Saturday, July 18. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required.

This basic 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.

Defensive Pistol Course will be taught Saturday, June 20. This one-day course is the most advanced civilian pistol class offered through the NRA. Students must provide their own handgun, level-one strong side hip holster, extra magazines, magazine pouch, eye protection, electronic hearing protection, a concealment garment (vest or light jacket) and 300 rounds of factory ammunition. Prerequisites include formal handgun training equivalent to the NRA Basic Pistol course or higher, ability to shoot accurately and safely, must be at least 18 years of age. Training will include: avoiding life-threatening confrontations, safely presenting and re-holstering a handgun from concealment, reloading under stress, clearing common malfunctions, moving to and shooting from cover or concealment, addressing multiple

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threats, safely and accurately shooting under timed pressure from varying distances.

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

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

Defensive Handgun Skills Review: For those who have had intermediate or advanced pistol skills training, the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club provides a 90 minute Defensive Handgun Skills Review on the first Tuesday evening 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, June 2 and Tuesday, July 7. The reviews begin at 5:15 p.m., the range will be open by 5:00 p.m. You will need 100 – 150 rounds of ammunition. Contact Jim for more information: 970-481-4279.

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Woman’s Club Little Free Library At Performance Park

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$279,900 1801 Sketch Box Ln #1

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Cabin tucked in the trees and rock formations, offering privacy with view of Longs, Meeker, Twin Sisters and Prospect Mtn. Bright, sunny open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, loft overlooking Great room with fireplace. All furnishings included. Use it at your leisure and use as a short term rental.

$239,000 O Promontory Drive One of a kind property! Property liked this comes along once in a lifetime. Magnificent 2.16 acre estate lot, end-ofstreet privacy in the Promontory with fabulous views toward the Mummy Range and Marys Lake, Nestled in spruce, pines and aspen trees, this property offers a true Colorado experience. Paved street, town water, sewer and natural gas available.

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 President Connie Phipps, and Woman's Club members Pam Appel and Marjorie Hancock attended the Kickoff Ceremony at the Estes Valley Public Library.

The Woman's Club Little Free Library will be placed in Performance Park with books for both adults and children. Take one to read and replace it with another will be the key to this program around

the Estes Park area. Members of the Woman's Club will be the steward of this library keeping books available for readers. Gordon and Pam Appel assembled the Little Free Library and Sarah Maypole painted the Woman's Club logo on the sides of the Little Free Library.

Look for this library and others around town. Little Free Libraries can be found around the United States.

Nine Foot Tall Statue Coming To Estes Park For Rocky Mountain Irish Festival Surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains in Estes Park, the Rocky Mountain Irish Gathering June 18-21 will be a truly a magnificent event for the entire family. e Gathering is a celebration of Irish culture and history uniquely presented through both educational and fun exhibits, film, lecturers, storytellers, vendors and music all in a festival atmosphere with special guests from Ireland and right here in the US. Irish or not, come hear the sounds of pipes and drums as they echo across the festival grounds, watch the lightning fast pace of feet as multiple dance troupes showcase their best of all ages.

Hear an entire musical performance sung in Gaelic!

Event planners are thrilled to have this special guest joining in for the 2015 Irish Gathering. History is in the making as the nearly nine foot tall resin statue of Frederick Douglass pictured above will be shipped to Estes Park, to be displayed to the public. e statue has never been shipped outside of Ireland to any other countries. Organizers express their sincere appreciation to the founders of the e Frederick Douglass/Daniel O'Connell Project, Kristin Leary and Don Mullan and support from Nettie Douglass, the great-great granddaughter of Frederick Douglass all who will be in attendance at the festival. With a truly heartfelt thank you for the support and cooperation of the Irish Ministry and the help of Minister Jimmy Deenihan the resin statue is already on its way.

In 1845, as Ireland was descending into

the despair of the great famine, Frederick Douglass arrived for a fourmonth lecture tour of the island. Douglass had escaped slavery in Maryland seven years earlier, and had recently published his autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave. Douglass was greeted in Dublin, Belfast, by enthusiastic crowds and formed many friendships on his trip, most significantly with Daniel O'Connell, a figure still revered in Ireland today for his role in Catholic emancipation and his fierce opposition to slavery. O'Connell and Douglass shared the stage just once, in September 1845 at a rally in Dublin, but retained a mutual respect and affection until O'Connell's death less than two years later - and Douglass acknowledged O'Connell's influence on his philosophy and worldview for the rest of his life. e Frederick Douglass/Daniel O'Connell Project is a living legacy to the leadership of these two men and the causes they championed by strengthening the bonds of friendship between Ireland and the United States, encouraging greater understanding between the Diasporas of Africa and Ireland in America, and fighting injustice and human rights abuses throughout the world.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this great festival and see this historic statue in person. Get your tickets today and find out more information about the first ever Rocky Mountain Irish Festival by visiting rockymountainirishfestival.com.

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The grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park is celebrated in an article in the latest issue of Colorado Life Magazine. The eight-page photo essay “Celebrating a Century,” featuring images

by Estes Park photographer James Frank, appears in the May/June 2015 issue. The same issue also features a profile of Grand Lake singer/songwriter Peggy Mann.

The photo essay opens with a sunrise scene of Dream Lake, with a rainbow arching over Hallett Peak. The west and east sides of the park get equal coverage, with images of mountains, meadows, rivers and wildlife, and Longs Peak gets its due with a stunning shot of the Diamond and Chasm Lake. Accompanying the beautiful photography is a short history of the park, starting with the formation of Rocky Mountain granite 1.4 billion years ago. The photos are the result of decades of work by James Frank, who has spent his career exploring every facet Rocky Mountain National Park. More of his work can be seen at his Estes Park gallery, Aspen and Evergreen.

Also spotlighted in the May/June 2015 issue is Peggy Mann, who has built a loyal following at her weekend performances at Sagebrush BBQ & Grill in Grand Lake. The article tells how Mann crossed paths with Nashville producer Monty Powell at a songwriting workshop at the C Lazy U Guest Ranch in Granby. The producer loved her mix of country, folk and pop, and when Mann called him to

ask if he would record her latest album, Don’t Waste Time, he agreed immediately. “I hung up the phone and nearly fainted,” Mann said.

Both articles appear in the current issue of Colorado Life Magazine. The issue also includes articles on rafting the canyons of Dinosaur National Monument, a road trip through the West Elk Mountains, an urban hike on Denver’s Broadway, the Sterling family that reinvented the Ferris wheel and the hunt for Civil War bandits’ buried treasure in the mountains near South Park. Through June 1, new subscribers who mention the code TWS5 will be treated to a complimentary copy of the issue featuring Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake’s Peggy Mann.

Colorado Life Magazine publishes six issues a year in celebration of the nature, history, wildlife and people of Colorado.

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Richard Geppinger Writes New Book, “One Street Off Main” Local Allenspark resident, Richard Geppinger recently celebrated the release of his first book on Amazon. It's called “One Street Off Main” and shares his story about growing up without a father and going through a lonely and suicidal period as a young teenager. Richard said, “It's very honest and humorous, so I'm hoping other people can relate and be encouraged as they deal with their own struggles.”

“God, are you really there? Do you really care about me and are you actually involved in my life in any meaningful way right now or did you just create me and are waiting for me at the end of this life? I need to know right now or I’ll be coming to see you soon.” This was an honest and desperate heart-cry of a twelve year old boy about to take his own life. A final prayer seeking proof beyond mere words and religion.

"There are people who will say that I generated the illusion of response in order to back up my belief system. They are dead wrong in that supposition. Anyone who’s ever been that hopeless knows that the last thing you are vulnerable to is self-deception. I was so far beyond that, nothing but genuine, tangible experience and evidence could convince me of His existence and promise of personal intimacy.”

This is a compelling story about a young musician and guitarist who grew up without a father and finds himself one street removed from where most people think and live. A thoughtful and totally honest journey from one who would like

to know God but doesn’t fit in with the typical church crowd.

Richard tells how he survived the darkest time of his life and found his unique identity and personal strength without ever experimenting with drugs.

From climbing radio towers as a teen, to living in an unheated cabin in the Rocky Mountains for four years, to finally designing and building his own home, he draws you in and shares his thought processes and experiences in a very humorous way.

“I was starting to feel sure that I wouldn’t freeze to death in that cabin, but there were some humorous moments. I found a large metal bucket that I could fill with snow and then melt on the stove to serve as a humidifier. One morning, I was starting a fire and happened to look over at the bucket that was sitting beside it. I saw two tiny ears and beady black eyes staring back at me. The water had frozen solid during the frigid night and trapped a mouse with his head just above the water line. It’s always a little disconcerting when you find life (or former life) staring at you. Maybe he was soaking in the shiny hot tub after I went to bed and the water was still medicinally hot, humming his mousy tunes and keeping an eye on me when the inevitable cold returned and claimed him.”

This is a book that will make you laugh, but it will also challenge how you think about church, music and life in general.

Richard’s eBook version of One Street Off Main is now available on Amazon with printed copies available at his music concert at the Hempel Auditorium at 7:30 on June 18th.

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A free educational event will be offered to all adults in the community on Wednesday, June 3; 5:30 – 7:30 at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Trainers from the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County will facilitate a presentation and answer questions. Research shows that those individuals most at-risk for suicide do not self-refer. This presentation teaches participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of suicide.

Participants will learn tools and strategies for addressing those at high-risk in their own environment – versus requiring individuals to initiate requests for support or treatment on their own.

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Crossroads Says Thanks To Estes Park Dear Partners: Thank you for your generous giving during March and April for the new Neighbors In Need Challenge.

A special enormous “Thank You” to the member of our community whose $50,000 “challenge gift” inspired us all to dig deeper in our pockets and give more.

Crossroads Ministry’s funds for program services for the needy and for general operating costs had reached a low ebb because of the large number of contributions that had been designated for flood relief. The community’s contributions to the 2015 “Neighbors In Need Challenge” have replenished Crossroads’ program services and general operating funds. Because of your help, we continue to give assistance to our community’s low income and impoverished families who are in hard times and in real need.

For example, a single Mom with three kids is low on cash and unable to pay the rent this month. Crossroads will help her pay the rent.

A low income worker recently was rehired for the summer; he is overdue pay-

Lions Club Helps Celebrate End Of School Tests With Ice Cream Social

ing his utility bill and is about to receive a shut-off notice, and it will be two weeks before he gets a paycheck. Crossroads will help pay the utility bill.

Dad is partially disabled. The family car needs repairs so Dad can get back and forth to his job; also, he had extra bills this month and cannot afford to pay for gasoline. Crossroads will help pay for the repairs and for the gasoline.

An elderly lady on a low fixed monthly subsidy is barely able to pay her rent and buy groceries. She has a serious medical condition. A doctor’s visit is scheduled and she will be unable to make the copay or to pay for the medication that is prescribed. Crossroads will help pay for the On April 23rd the Estes Park Lions Club copay and for the prescription medicaput on an ice cream social for the Estes tion.

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Congratulations to the chess champions for this year at Estes Park Elementary School. Left to right Gael, Josh, Bailey and Luke. Gael is the 4th grade champion.

Josh is the school champion, Bailey is the runner up for school champion and Luke is the 2nd and 3rd grade champion.

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Broadway In Estes Travels Through Time And Space, Bringing Inspiration And Nostalgia within a show,” and says that Robert Burkhardt will run things as the producer and Penny Roberts, serving as stage manager, will try to wave and point and help everyone get where they belong throughout the evening. When I asked Richard what his vision was for this show, he said, “I picked music that I like, that project a little bit of the history of Broadway music, and to continue my efforts to bring the vocal music company together.”

Robert Burkhardt is the producer and Penny Roberts is the Richard got his start in stage manager of the show! musical theater in the St. Louis Muny Opera, By: Penny Roberts, Stage Manager which won national and international acThe third annual “Broadway in Estes” claim and did performances in the largest production, featuring the Estes Park outdoor theater in the country. In the Chorale, the Mountain Men Chorus as 1960s he said this company put on a new well as other singers and instrumentalshow every single week all summer, with ists, will take the stage on Friday evening, all local talent plus at least two main May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Ruesch Auditostars. Imagine doing one show every rium in the YMCA of Rockies. Under the night plus rehearsing the next show at the direction of Richard Dixon, over 90 years same time for the next week! Certainly a of Broadway favorites and a few newer daunting endeavor. He was a senior in selections, will be featured in the broad high school at the time, and “The Stuspectrum of the Company’s musical ofdent Prince” was his first show. He waxed ferings. nostalgic when he talked about learning Richard calls this year’s concert, “a show “The Drinking Song,” which is featured

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early in this concert. Richard continues to report that in college he earned degrees in both music and theater, with leads in “Paint Your Wagon,” “The Boyfriend,” and “Hello, Dolly.”

Richard says that more of his vision in this musical season is to have fun, and to entertain, of course, but also to bring a good cross-section of good Broadway show tunes. He says, “There will be ups and down, with many flowing, pretty songs, featuring good writing and arranging.”

Shows featured this time include A Chorus Line, Oliver, Show Boat, Man From La Mancha, The Music Man, A Little Night Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Barnum, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, The Lion King and others.

We will showcase quite a few soloists and instrumentalists this time, including Andrea McCready, who is new to the Estes Park music scene. Most of our featured soloists do not have performance music as their primary career, and most of them came to Estes Park from somewhere else, having moved here or retired here.

We will be accompanied by an instrumental combo, including a string bass, drums, piano, violins and banjo. Richard reports that his goal is to get a stage band put together for future seasons, and hopes to move on to a relationship with the Estes Park Jazz Band, deriving a

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larger core of performers to draw from for future productions.

Richard says that he is proud of the progress of both the Estes Park Chorale and the Mountain Men Chorus groups.

He says that “in spite of a few battles in both groups, mostly in trying to get you to learn your music from memory,” we are better able to concentrate on the quality of the music, instead of looking at the books. He hopes the audience will enjoy the better blend and better energy that he sees in us so far this year.

Michelle Gergen-Wisner and June Gamet accompany on the piano. Stephanie Work-Baker and Dmitri Galcovski join in on violin. Curtis Fox and Bob Reising will provide background to the vocals on string bass, drums and banjo.

We think that we have a very good program ready for the audience and that there will be something for everyone.

Old familiars, like “Old Man River,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “Till There Was You” will be featured along with some numbers that are totally new to most of you. “The Colors of My Life” from the musical Barnum as well as “Muddy Water” from Big River have become good additions to our collective repertoire. There are a few surprises, so please come and be prepared to be enraptured.

Tickets are on sale now for $10.00 each from any chorus member, at Macdonald Book Shop or at the door.

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Estes Park Women’s Golf Association Scores For Tues. May 26 Finally the weather cooperated to allow us to get out and complete a round of golf. In spite of the cool and threatening weather 26 ladies showed up to play.

We played a game call Hate Em. We picked the three holes we hate to play and gave ourselves a par for those holes.

The following were the winners: Flight # 1 First place -Carrie Logan Second Place-Cad Dennehy

Flight #2 First Place tie between Jan Alderman and Maggie Cantrell.

Flight # 4. A three way tie between Hulda Bachman, Margaret Jensen and Kathy Bryson Flight # 4 First Place was Flo Ann Jet Second Place was Chris Childers Third Place was Laura Mulder.

Celebrating Rocky: The 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park show will run from June 6 – July 27, at the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park.

This invitational show features work by artists who have participated in Arts for the Parks Top 100, nationally recognized wildlife artist and renowned Plein Air Painters and who have regularly created art in and about Rocky Mountain National Park. This exhibition is part of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park’s 2015 visual arts exhibition series and to celebrate Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary.

Over 50 paintings and sculptures by 35 artists depict the landscape, wildlife, portraiture and history that are represented within the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Geared for audiences of all ages, individuals are invited to come and enjoy the diversity of the artists’ interpretation of the park’s unique part in the national park system. Subject matter includes the flora, fauna, individuals and diverse landscape that are found within the national park.

Celebrating Rocky participating artists include: 2D Painting/Pastel Melissa Arthur, CO Cliff Austin, CO Larry Bathauer, CO Elizabeth Black, CO Tom Blaue. CO Bonnie Bowne, CO Dan D’Amico, CO Larry DeGraff, CO Patricia Henriksen Greenberg, CO David Harms, CO Jennifer Hunter, IL William Scott Jennings, CO Barb Kostohryz, OH Lee MacLeod, NM Kathleen Lanzoni, CO

Jeff Legg, CO Dawn Normali, CO Mark Oehlert, TX Mary Lou Pape, CO Richard Russell, UT Scott Ruthven, CO Jason Sacran, AR Will Spear, CO Cydney Springer, CO Cecy Turner, TX Virginia Unseld, CO Lani Vlaanderen, CO Robert Wands, CO Gene Youngmann, CO 3D Sculpture Peggy Campbell, CO Daniel Glanz, CO Deb Jenkins, CO Christine Knapp, CO Janel Maher, TN Diane Mason, CO Opening Reception Slated for June 6 The exhibition will open at 6:00 p.m. with an” Opening Reception” from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Music and refreshments will be provided.

“Celebrating Rocky: The 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park” will remain on display through July 27, 2015. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information call 970-586-9203 or e-mail info@estesarts.com.

Additional information can be found at www.EstesArts.com or by visiting the CAC’s Facebook page.

For over 25 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.” www.EstesArts.com 970-586-9203 Exhibition Hours: 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Last Chance To See “Capturing The Light” Art Exhibit Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park announces your last chance to see the “Capturing The Light” exhibit which closes Sunday, May 31st. Come and see this fine photography show at the Cultural Arts Council gallery located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. from 12-5 p.m.

Reminder to register for the William Scott Jennins Workshop. Applications for

the workshop are still being accepted.

The three day workshop is to be held June 13-15 at a cost of $300. You can sign up at the Cultural Arts Council Tuesday through Sunday from 12-5. For further information contact CAC at 970-5869203 or email us at info@estsarts.com.

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Two Original Compositions To Debut With Oratorio Society Brubaker spent 30-years with the U.S. Navy Band and retired in Maryland before moving to Estes Park in 2013.

Brubaker hopes his composition comes off as a sort of sweeping John Williamstype arrangement. “It may be reminiscent of a western," explains Brubaker. "As a French horn player, I’m partial to the horn sound. So there will be a pretty good representation in this piece. Can you imagine a western without French horns?” In fact, Brubaker will be playing the French horn when his piece is performed.

“I’m hoping it’s going to be a nice representation of the natural elements in the park. One of the sections is called Trail, Meadow, and Lake. It’s what you’d envision on a family outing at Bear Lake," says Brubaker. "And then there are the majestic parts which correspond to Longs Peak. There’s

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To mark the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park has commissioned two original musical compositions for its Friday, June 12th (7:00 p.m.) and Saturday, June 13th (2:00 p.m.) concerts in the Estes Park High School Auditorium.

“Kathy (Bowers, OSEP’s music director) was so kind as to ask me to write a piece and use the poems of Wendell Berry. So I read about 300 or 400 of his poems and selected a group to build a piece around," says Robert Charles Howard, Conductor and Music Director of the Belleville (IL) Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale.

There are six poems by Wendell Berry and three by Howard in "Wilderness Reflections: Echoes of Timeless Wonder," the cantata for orchestra, soloists, and chorus that he composed for the Oratorio Society's RMNP centennial celebration concert.

“Wendell’s poetry is just marvelous and profound," says Howard. "I met with him in person – a delightful guy." Howard says Berry's poem about summer paints a beautiful portrait: I love the passing light upon this valley now green in early summer as I watch late in life. And upon the one by whom I live, who is herself a light, the light is passing as she works in the garden in the quiet.

"It sounds like a husband talking about his wife in appreciation," says Howard.

"In addition to the chorus and the body of the orchestra, there is a duet between cello and violin, the cello representing the husband and the violin the wife.

That’s the way I set the piece. I asked Mr. Berry, ‘Am I in the presence of the two people who are the subject of this poem?’

He didn’t seem like he got the question quite right and Tanya, his wife, says, ‘Wendell, he wants to know who the poem is about,’ and he said, ‘Well, it’s about you and me.’”

Howard says Berry never wrote anything about mountains. It just wasn’t something he was interested in writing poems about.

“It’s kind of hard to write a piece about Rocky Mountain National Park without

bringing up the matter of the mountains, so I figured it was up to me,” says Howard. So, he wrote the words for the opening movement: The Rockies sing to us at daybreak when every crest and vale unites in celebration of the dawn, The dawn of a bright new mountain morn.

“The first movement is pretty festive.

The orchestration is very fully scored. It’s got everything but the kitchen sink," explains Howard. "It’s got all the normal winds you would expect, full brass and percussion, and harp, so all of these things are part of the color palate that goes with this. I have spent some time in Estes Park and its surrounding area and in other mountainous areas. I love the mountains. I like looking out Kathy’s window, watching the sunrise come over the snow-capped peaks and the beautiful colors. So I basically chronicled the experiences I had seen.”

The six movements in the cantata encompass opening and closing movements, solos for soprano (Anna Baker) and tenor (Scott Anderson), as well as an orchestral interlude, and inner movements representing the seasons of the year.

The second original composition commissioned by the Oratorio Society is "Rocky Mountain Majesty." It's an orchestral composition written by Estes Park resident and composer Jerry Brubaker.

“The title actually came from the phrase in America the Beautiful that says ‘purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain.’ The ‘purple mountain majesties,’ I read, was inspired by the Rocky Mountains,” says Brubaker. Indeed, poet Katharine Lee Bates wrote those words in 1893 after a train trip brought her to Colorado Springs and a view of Pikes Peak.

The words were later combined with the music of Samuel A. Ward and released as America the Beautiful in 1910.

also a scene where the forest is just waking up.”

Brubaker says there are some unexpected elements in the composition you normally don’t hear in an orchestral arrangement. You’ll just have to come hear the concert to find out what they are. “It’s my impressions of my experiences in Rocky Mountain National Park.”

The Oratorio Society also will perform the "Spring" section from Haydn's "The Seasons," which will feature Bob Gunn as the farmer Simon, Melissa Westover as his daughter Hanne, and Scott Anderson as the young peasant Luke. The OSEP chorus takes on the role of country folk.

If you would like to honor a loved one with great music, invest in OSEP’s original composition fund. Just send your tax deductible check to OSEP and mail it to: Lynette Johnson at 560 Devon Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Mark your calendar now for Saturday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, June 13th at 2:00pm for Centennial Celebration Concert by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park.

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Would Your Dog Benefit From Laser Therapy?

Over three years ago we at The Animal Hospital of the Rockies started offering Laser Therapy. SInce that time we have had amazing results. We have had pets come in virtually paralyzed that were told by veterinarians, including myself, that surgery was the only option. After 12 series of laser therapy, many of those pets are living normal lives. We have seen numerous pets with advanced arthritis decrease their dose of their antiinflammatory medications and some that don’t need medications at all after therapy. Wounds that may have taken weeks to months to heal many times take less than half that time. One of the amazing differences we have seen in cats using the therapy is the decrease in signs of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Many of the of these cats would have been euthanized for inappropriate urinations and now they are back to their litter boxes.

Wow! Being a traditional medically trained veterinarian, the results still impress me everytime. The laser that we use is the strongest Class IV laser available for light therapy and the ONLY Class IV therapy laser built in the US specifically for veterinary use. Below are some frequently asked questions about laser therapy.

Is laser therapy new?

The beneficial effects of laser light on tissue were first recognized almost forty years ago. Since then, there have been thousands of studies documenting the

positive effects laser light has on different types of cells, tissue, and disorders. Recent advances in technology and manufacturing have made it possible to have this exciting modality available and affordable for clinicians.

How long does the treatment take?

Treatment protocols are unique to each patient and condition. Therefore, treatments will vary in time, complexity and cost. For some chronic patients, multiple joints will be treated during one laser treatment session. When appropriate, laser therapy can be used as a complementary adjunct to other treatment plans.

What can be treated with laser therapy?

If your pet is feeling pain, has inflammation, or a wound, the laser is a sterile, painfree, surgeryfree, drugfree treatment.

The laser is used to treat a variety of injuries, wounds, fractures, neurological conditions, numerous dermatological problems, and pain. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, the laser has been shown to provide relief and speed healing.

What’s involved with treating my pet?

The laser light is delivered through a noninvasive handpiece to treat the affected area. Your pet will feel a gentle and soothing warmth. As the laser is administered, many pets will relax, much like you would experiencing a good massage.

Henry “Tex” Pool Estes Park resident Henry “Tex” Pool died at home late Tuesday evening May 19, 2015. He was 83 years old. Henry Francis Pool was born December 23, 1931 in Denver, CO. His parents were Roy and Lorna (Weber) Pool. Tex joined the military and was trained in Drafting and Surveying. He was a member of The United States Navy “Seabees” and was stationed in Guam, Alaska, Coronado, CA, and spent 20 years in the Reserves. On March 4, 1967 he married Corinne Moore at Faith Lutheran Church in Denver. Tex worked for the City of Denver for 39 years. He started as a draftsman and retired as a Civil Engineer. In 1994 the couple retired to Estes Park, CO where they were members of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the Estes Park Senior Center. Corinne died

July 29, 2011. Tex is survived by two daughters Rebecca (Paul) Wacker of Golden Gate Canyon, CO and Sylvia (Richard) Clearwater of Littleton, CO, 5 grandchildren Cory Denes, Jason Moore, Breck Alverson and Harley and Dakota Clearwater. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Corinne and a son Frederic Pool in 1993. A Funeral Service will be held Friday May 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Estes Park. Burial will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery Monday June 1 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calvary Church or the Estes Park Senior Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Tex’s family.

The almost immediate relief of pain will allow your pet to be comfortable and any anxiety that your pet initially experienced will dissipate.

How does it work?

The Companion therapy laser system sends photons, or packets of light energy, deep into tissue without damaging it. These photons are absorbed within the mitochondria of the cells and induce a chemical change called “photobiomodulation”.

This light energy then inspires production of ATP in the cell. ATP is the fuel, or energy, cells need for repair and rejuvenation. Impaired or injured cells do not make this fuel at an optimal rate. Increased ATP production leads to healthier cells, healthier tissue, and healthier animals.

Are there any side effects?

There are no known side effects with this treatment.

What can I expect at home?

You might see a change in activity when your pet comes home. For some it might be increased activity and others may be more relaxed. This is due to the pain relief and reduction in inflammation.

What to expect during a Companion Laser Therapy treatment session for your companion?

Simply put, it provides relief. The fur does not need to be clipped. Eye protection will be worn by the laser operator and anyone in a close proximity to the laser probe. The eyes of the animal will be directed away from the treatment area or covered with a towel or eye wear.

The clinician will move the probe over the area of treatment to assure the laser is being delivered to the area which needs improvement.

What will my pet feel?

As the laser is administered, often pets will relax and enjoy, much like you would

experiencing a good massage. The almost immediate relief of pain will allow your pet to be comfortable and any anxiety that your pet initially experienced will dissipate. Occasionally, angry cats will

start to purr and dogs will fall asleep during their therapy session.

Is there anything my pet should or shouldn’t do, or take, while on the treatment?

Just follow normal treatment protocols as outlined. You do not need to be overly cautious nor should you overdo any activities. Just business as usual.

When can I expect to see an improvement? What might I see?

You may see relief in the first treatment or so as pain and inflammation are reduced. For example: better mobility for joint conditions, drying and healing of dermatological issues, faster healing for wounds and incisions, or your pet just seeming more relaxed and comfortable .

For some conditions, a series of treatments may be necessary before you see results due to the severity or complexity of the condition. Each pet is different, and treatments are unique for your pet’s specific needs.

If you have any other questions or just interested in what laser therapy could do for your pet, don’t hesitate to call us at 970-586-4703.

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

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For info: 303-747-2415.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church. 880 MacGregor Avenue.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Alanon

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

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

701 Elm Rd.

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

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Christians in Recovery Each Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. A safe, group environment where recovering individuals who have recognized Jesus Christ as their higher power can gather together and share their struggles and victories. Not intended to replace Alcoholics Anon. or Al-anon, or any other support group.

Meetings held at Riverplace facility at 181 Riverside near the post office.

Employment

Maintenance Person

NOW HIRING

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

Via Mobility Services is planning to come to Estes Park to get feedback from local residents (riders and interested others) about Via’s service in Estes. All are welcome!

That meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 4th St., on Wednesday, June 3, and will be led by Director of Customer & Community Services, Bob D’Alessandro. (This follows the Mayor’s town meeting, held at 9:00 a.m. at the same location).

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

Employment

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

Via Mobility Meeting June 3

Help Wanted 3J Service Cleaning LLC House Keeping Seasonal Positions Available.

Call 970-371-7949 Apply at Windcliff 2220 Windcliff Dr.

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NOW HIRING full & part-time seasonal employees.

Sales experience a plus but not required. Competitive pay, awesome store discounts, and positive work environment! Please apply in person at 358 E. Elkhorn Ave.

House Cleaning Our dogs come before the vacuum. Four Hrs. once a week to help deep clean our home. Flexible schedule. $10 per hour. No supplies needed.

If you love dogs and cats, email woodlandjudy@gmail.com.

Estes Park Trolleys (formerly Fun Tyme Trolleys) is looking for part-time CDL drivers (with P endorsement) for the Summer Season.

If interested, call 970-481-8531.

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

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

Looking for -Tour Guide/Driver -Booking Staff -Office & Guide Manager (seasonal bonus) Flexible Schedules Please email Resume to Nikki@greenjeeptour.com Any Questions Call 970-577-0034

Dominos Pizza

Now Hiring - $100 Hiring Bonus Available!

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

Housekeeper Year Round

Qualifications: Will train the right person. Ability to work as team and independently. Must read, write and communicate in English. Bi-lingual is a plus. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Competitive Pay. Send Resume to Sara.EstesParkCentral@gmail.com or mail to 505 Big Horn Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone: 303-507-5677

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 HEAD CUSTODIAN

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round HEAD CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $13.53 to $15.31 per hour, with benefits.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online a t www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications are accepted.

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

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

Patterson Glassworks Studio Apply within at 323 W. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, CO. 80517 Part-time, Gallery

Seasonal Warehouse Assistant

• Must be detailed oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

• Good computer skills are imperative.

• Excellent written and verbal skills necessary.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

• Some travel required.

• Clean MVR a must.

• Holidays and weekends required.

• Position ends October 1st

To Apply: Send application and cover letter to: Carolyn.kilgore@RMConservancy.org Position closes June 10.

Part-time Reservationists Commission-based.

Please call 303-902-2201.

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Employment ESTES PARK, CO SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

now Hiring P/t & F/t Hosts - Bussers

Fun, local atmosphere, family oriented with competitive wages. Server, host and busser (must be 16 years old) positions available. Experience not required, common sense a must.

Please apply IN PERSON ONLY Mondays and Wednesday's between 2-4 at 228 Main St., Lyons

oPerationS SuPPort.

BIOLYNCEUS SEEKS A FT OPERATIONS SUPPORT PERSON. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING, A/P,A/R, PHONES, FILING AND OTHER DUTIES AS NEEDED. SKILL SET REQUIRED: ATTENTION TO DETAIL; PROBLEM SOLVER; ANALYTICAL; GOOD COMMUNICATOR; ORGANIZED. EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL, DATABASE AND MICROSOFT OFFICE DESIRABLE. ESTES VALLEY RESIDENT PREFERRED. START AT $10-12/HOUR. BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SEND RESUMES TO CAREERS@BIOLYNCEUS.COM.

Stanley Village Maintenance PoSition Maintenance Tech - P/T Call 970-290-2895 Ask for Joe Switzer

Smokin Dave's needs you.

We are hiring for our host position.

No experience necessary, will train.

If you interested in being a part of a winning team, working in a fast past environment and having fun, then we would love to talk to you.

Please apply in person at

Work for motor inn or restaurant near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park.

One Front Desk Position Available

820 Moraine ave and ask for Matt.

general office assistant needed for busy office.

Computer skills a must. Accounting and Quickbooks a real plus.

Education and training for those wanting to advance.

Flexible schedule. Email gregg@esteslawyer.net

PluMBerS WanteD!

We are looking for full-time long-term plumbers to join our team.

Competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan with company match, commissions.

Contact Art at 970-586-3698 or ArtS@EstesParkPlumbers.com

YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS

DIETARY ASSISTANT

Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal dining services for our Senior Living Community.

• Responsible for food prep • Responsible for setting up and breaking sown the dining room • Assists chef in cooking of meals • Serves food and delivers food to residents • Helps clean dishes and dining room after service • Maintains clean kitchen throughout the shift • Contributes to a safe work environment by documenting temperature and chemical levels Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Will train the right individual • Background in foodservice a plus • Excellent safety and sanitation skills • Great manners and social skills • Good hygiene and personal appearance • Ability to communicate effectively • Must be a team player

Hours: There is one (1) position classified as full time, 40 hours weekly Benefits: Two weeks of paid on the job training will be provided Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.17 per hour To Apply: Must apply on-line at www.good-sam.com Position to open Monday, May 25, 2015 at 9:00am Position to close Friday, June 5, at 3:00pm All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Restaurant Positions Available Can start immediately Must be able to work through Sept 30 – Oct 12, 2015 Competitive wages with guaranteed bonus program Weekends and holidays may be required

Stop by Location: 915 - 927 Moraine Avenue, Hwy 36 Or call for interview - 970-586-2743 Email alpine@alpinetrailridgeinn.com Visit websites at www.alpinetrailridgeinn.com and www.sundeckrestaurant.com

L ane Ranch

We offer staff lodging & all meals plus salary of 1,100.00 to 1,500.00 per month. June, July, to August 22, 2015.

Jobs: Waitstaff, Kids counselors, wranglers, housekeepers, cafe, dishwashers Call Paul at 303-747-2493 for details FOR BARE FEET HIRING Retail Associates

$10/hr to start or neo based on experience 40% Discount on FBF Socks Performance Increase after 30 Days Ideal for localS seeking reliable supplemental income and recurring seasonal employment

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Food Services Team Member Full time Temporary Position beginning midJune for 6 to 8 weeks. Hours are Saturday through Wednesday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Must be dependable and have related kitchen/cooking experience.

Night Nursing Positions open – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

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.

Part time Administrative Services Team Member Responsible for answering, screening & directing incoming phone calls. First point of contact for our clients/families. Must have excellent phone skills, at least 1 year experience with Excel & Word, 1 yr. previous office exp. & cheerful/professional manner.

Full Time and Occasional, Scheduled Health Center Assistant This position requires someone who is detail oriented, dependable and good customer service skills. CNA experience a plus.

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

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 ATHLETIC HEAD COACHING POSITION 2015-2016 Estes Park School District R-3 has a vacancy for a high school boys basketball head coaching position. Head coaching experience preferred but not necessary. Salary range is $3,465 to $3,780. Successful applicant must be willing to complete CHSAA certification.

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

3302. Position open until filled.

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

HourS oF aVailaBility must include weekends, evenings and holidays.

DutieS incluDe But are not limited to: Customer Service Cashiering & Stocking Opening & Closing Lifting up to 25lbs Cleaning/Vacuuming

complete an application in the store, 126 east elkhorn ave estes Park, co 10am-5pm

catering Manager Busy Estes Park caterer seeking a full time, year round catering manager. Computer and office skills a must. Previous hotel or catering management exp. a plus.

Fast paced, fun environment.

Submit resume to info@jubilationscatering.com.

No calls please.

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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.

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Engineering/Maintenance Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

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

Cook needed Experience preferred.

Must love kids!

Competitive wages.

Call 970-586-3311

HIGH PEAK CAMP

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

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are guaranteed through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor.

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

OPErAtIOnS SuPPOrt.

BioLynceus seeks a FT Operations Support person. Responsibilities include purchasing, A/P,A/R, phones, filing and other duties as needed. Skill set required: attention to detail; problem solver; analytical; good communicator; organized.

Experience in Financial, Database and Microsoft Office desirable. Estes Valley resident preferred.

Start at $10-12/hour. Benefits available.

Employment

Now Hiring: Servers Bussers Host Am Cook Apply at: 1560 Big Thompson Ave.

Now Hiring Seasonal Positions

•Assistant Chief of Maintenance Full Time/Year/Round • General Maintenance • Room Attendants • PM Laundry • Houseman • Dishwasher • Fairgrounds Concessions/cashier • Conference Center Setup/Server • On-call Banquet Servers • AM & PM Restaurant Busser 101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Now taking applications for a fun loving, inventive, and responsible assistant for a local preschool.

A Rudolf Steiner inspired school.

Send resumes to careers@biolynceus.com.

The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all disciplines of art in the greater Estes Valley.

Join the CAC and be in the center of the Estes Arts community.

Gallery and Program Assistant Part-time Position Available Immediately

Position includes: • Working weekends and some evenings.

• 15 hours per week with occasional extra hours.

• People/sales/organizational skills and computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher are required.

• Job duties include working with the Facility and Program Manager receiving, installing, and taking down exhibits in the Gallery.

• $10 per hour.

Please submit resumes to: Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park PO Box 4135, Estes Park, Co 80517 Interviewing until position filled

NOW HIRING

• Wait staff • Host Staff • Line Cook • Service Manager • Dishwashers Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave

Part-time Kennel Attendant

Must be able to work weekends and able to lift 50lbs.

Apply in person at 453 Pine River lane.

Year round work. Contact us at 970-586-4703

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Busy, Year Round Resort has a

Professional Hospitality Position

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

Housekeeping

Positions Available.

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

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

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

JuBILAtIOnS CAtErInG

- Sous Chef - Dishwasher

Great wages & benefits Full Time through November Apply in person at 215 Virginia Dr., call 303-579-6183 or Email resume to info@jubilationscatering.com

Brynwood On The River HOUSEKEEPING

Energetic, hard working housekeepers needed now through mid-Oct. $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.

Some housing available for employees only.

Office AdministratorBig Elk Meadows Assn.

Description: Provide admin support; Office mgmt; Communication; Filing and Organizing.

Qualifications: Computer proficiency (MS Office, Financial s/w, Desktop Publishing); Customer service mindset; Independent worker; Confidentiality a must Send resume to: rcvesely@comcast.net Seeking year-round vacation home cleaner, every Saturday in the summer, 10am to 3 pm and sporadically in off-season. $20-$25 depending on efficiency.

Please send information about yourself to estesparkcleaner@gmail.com

nOW HIrInG:

• Checkers • Deli clerks Apply in person 900 Moraine Ave The Beautiful

PONDEROSA LODGE

Is looking for a motivated, reliable person with multi-tasking abilities for:

HOUSEKEEPING/FRONT DESK Will train, competitive pay

Please apply in person at: 1820 Fall River Rd. | Estes Park

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

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 - $4,083 monthly plus benefits.

Description is also available on VisitEstesPark.com/Careers

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

Now Hiring cooks, server and dishwasher Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave.

Employment HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Email resume/brief work history to hummingbird.maven@yandex.com or call 970-306-7877 Year Round Assistant Chef (AM) Buildings & Grounds Superintendent Dish Room Supervisor Housekeeping Crew Leader Human Resources Director Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions CSS (Conference Setup and Support) Family Reservations Agent Lifeguards (on- or off-grounds) Registered Nurse Switchboard Operator Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Submit resume and cover letter to EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com

Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies is seeking applicants for this 27 hour per week position. Must be proficient in intermediate computer skills; Word, Excel, Publisher.

Must have excellent people skills, ability to multitask, meet deadlines, observe confidentialities.

Beginning salary $11.50 per hour.

Applications due May 22 at church office 1700 Brodie Ave. Starting date June 15.

Now Hiring:

Servers, Bussers, Hosts, Shift Manager, Bartenders Experienced Grill Cooks Assistant General Manager

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Now hiring: full time and part time positions available

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

Dietary Department Dietary Aide - FT

Patient Financial Services Patient Financial Representative - FT Prospect Park Living Center CNA – Full Time RN– Full Time and PRN LPN – Full Time and PRN

Dunraven Inn looking for

- line cook

Great pay. Seasonal or year round.

40 Hours a week.

-Dishwasher

Please come in to apply.

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

New Life Center RN – Obstetrics – FT Ambulance EMT – Seasonal

Laboratory Medical Technologist, ASCP or MLT

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

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

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

Housekeeping Will train the right person.

Ability to work as a team and independently.

Apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd. JOIN OUR TEAM!

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

SPUR LIQUOR ~ Help Wanted ~

Clerk – Year Round Stock Person – Seasonal

Inquire within at 900 Moraine Ave.

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

IT Support Specialist Utilities Department/IT Division $19.40 – 26.19 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: June 5, 2015

Street Maintenance Worker I Public Works Department/Street Division $15.64 - $18.38 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: June 5, 2015

Administrative Clerk I Finance Department $13.89 - $16.33 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: June 19, 2015 (Town employment application required)

Local Marketing Board Volunteer Member Close Date: June 8, 2015 (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: 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.

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Silver Saddle

Earn up to $12.00 per hour Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person –or– send resume

BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Condos

Home Repair/Service

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

TRANSPORTATION Cars

LOCALS CONCRETE & ROOFING Driveways-SlabsStamped-Roofing Call for a free estimate 970-412-0332

1969 Pontiac Firebird 400/330HP V8 Convertible, automatic transmission, Air Conditioning, $14,000, call/text 303-990-5664

Landscaping

No calls please

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Brighten the lives of older adults in your community. Provide non-medical home care services to our greatest generation! *No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts* Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

Now Hiring – Seasonal Positions

The Discovery & Coyote Lodges are hiring for motivated laundry positions These are year round positions w/ seasonal bonuses.

Must be able to work on weekends. Hourly rates based on experience.

Apply at the Discovery front desk.

Please have personal and employment references available.

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

Spa will call for furthering interview process.

• Housekeeping • Front Desk • Trout Pond Attendants • Landscaping Apply In Person: Trout Haven Resorts 800 Moraine Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 970-577-0202

FMRTC: NOW HIRING multiple positions.

Send your resume, and salary requirements to:

andria@firemountainprograms.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES RELIABLE. REASONABLE. 970-215-7560

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

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SERVICES

Need Help Selling Something?

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

Call Derek in EP at 210-393-3735

Caregiving Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage.

Clinic and home visits.

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

Other-Misc

Announcing Organic Critter Gitter of Non-Chemical Plant & Northern Colorado Tree Treatment for the will take care of your Estes Valley. Now being ofnuisance wildlife fered by Tahosa Forest problems. We can help Services, Phil Taylor, with Ground Squirrel, Vole, (970) 577-9276, Rabbit, Deer, Elk, Beaver tfservices@msn.com and more. Call us today 970.219.1629 Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

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Pet Care

Appliances FREE Washer & Dryer Both units in good condition. Pickup in Estes Park. 303-810-4954

Can Am Spyder RS, 1K, $9,000, manual 5-speed, garaged. 970/586-5166

SERVICES Cleaning Professional Housekeeper, Housesitter, and household management.

References available.

Holiday Cleanup.

970-306-7877

ANTIQUES Domestically Wild Canine Grooming Spa Christine Kalencki (970)480-7011 Certified in all breeds and styles Humanity Before Vanity

Pet Care in Your Home!

Compassionate, experienced professional for daily or vacation care of your domestic, farm, and exotic pets.

Bonded and insured.

Renee Hodgden (970) 232-6231

Wanted To Buy I will pay an honest, fair price for your old metal or wood vice.

Call 970-646-6324

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Condos/Townhomes

Commercial

VISTA RIDGE 3BR 3BA condo. $272500. All appl incl w/d, FP, 1 car gar.

Master suite main level, 2 BR and great loft/office upstairs. Unrestricted deed. 970 577-9159.

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

SALES Garage Sales 530 Far View Ln. Open at 9am. Saturday, May 30th.

We have tools, clothes, shoes, showcase, electronics, kitchen tools, dvds, and many more!

11am-1pm is half price!

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Lake View Storage. 1000 Estate Sales Big Thompson Ave (Hwy 34) 8am-? Fri 5-29 & Sat ESTATE/MOVING SALE. 5-30. 2013 Honda Need to have one, but Scooter, tools, rv stuff, seems overwhelming? hardware, ramps for handWe do the work, icap scooters & wcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, you make the $$. wicker patio set, and lots 35 yrs. Exp., Local, of cool stuff! Rain or shine! Affordable, References.

CALL NOW 970-215-5548 Moving Sale Saturday May, Misc. Sales 30th, 9 AM, 3217 Fish Creek Road.

FLOWER SALE! Moving/Garage sale at Beautiful, unique 2241 Longview Drive, in hanging baskets. Avail Carriage Hills. Everything 10 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. must go! Friday the 30th Sat. & Sun. at and Saturday the 31st 611 MacGregor Ave. from 7-3 and Sunday the 970-586-6347.

31st from 8-12.

Public Notices Estes Park Housing Authority will close the Section 8 Housing Program wait list effective 06/12/2015. The list will remain closed until further notice.

Please note: NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted during this time

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Fairway Club Condo Means Easy Mountain Living Well cared for 2-bed/1-bath unit features an easy floor plan & mountain views from every room. Located just outside of town in a golf course neighborhood, you have easy access to bike/walking path, shopping & dining, Lake Estes & RMNP. Whether you crave an active lifestyle, or the tranquility of the mountains you can have a carefree homebase at Fairway Club for only $157,000!

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One of a Kind Property 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. $1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

$157,000 1111 Fairway Club Cir G-2

Designed for comfortable everyday living & grand entertaining, the home features a stately living room & gourmet kitchen, along w/family, sun & billiard rooms & workout spa w/jetted tub. Master suite w/2 walk-in closets & luxurious bath. Double lot features protected, terraced perennial garden. Come home to iconic views of Longs Peak,The Continental Divide & the Stanley Hotel.

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Located along Fall River & just outside Rocky Mountain National Park entrance. 74-units across three resorts; includes 20 residential units, 2-onsite rental offices plus Management Company for remainder.

Built from 1998-2001 & very well maintained. River frontage with Wedding Venue & Conference Center.

Very successful resort & positioned for continued upside opportunity.

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!

$4,900,000 1400 David Drive

Views of Lake and Mountains Spacious 5 acre lot in easily accessible location, close to main intersection ("T") in Cedar Park/Cedar Springs area. Slopes gently. Reasonable commute to Estes Park/Loveland/Hwy 34. School bus stops at County Road 43 and Storm Mtn Rd access for Estes Park school students. Active year round community.

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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.

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

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Comfort, Style & Easy Mountain Living 3 Bedroom/2 Bath home on quiet cul-de-sac. Open main floor is perfect for entertaining w/roomy deck & a separate family room providing space for everyone. Upgrades feature wood floors, updated baths & spacious kitchen including stainless appliances. Mature trees, quiet neighborhood & close to walking/ biking trails, lake & wetlands, open space & new playground. Don't miss it!

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Living It Up In Little Valley

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...

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

Beautiful mountain home with views to die for in one of the most desirable areas of Estes Park. Offering 3BR, 2.5BA and resting on 3.15 acres bordering Roosevelt National Forest.This custom 3814 SF Westover built home is one of a kind with all the extras: floor to ceiling windows and stone FP, open floor plan, luxury master suite and so much moreâ&#x20AC;Ś

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$379,000 1831 Stonegate Drive

$759,000 1720 Moss Rock Drive

$365,000 2020 S. Morris Court

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Own an Established Downtown Estes Park Business Located in the heart of downtown, across from popular Bond Park,The Shirt Rack has an inviting storefront & long history that make it an easy owner/operator business. Includes approximately $20,000 in inventory, all furniture-fixtures-equipment, new POS System, new LED Lighting, new Awning & fresh inventory-all ready for the busy summer. Lets explore this business opportunity! $69,500 234 E Elkhorn - The Shirt Rack

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.

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Rocky Mountain Log Home 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.

$2,495,000 3005 Grey Fox Drive

Priced at $579,000 584 Pine Tree Drive

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

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