A magpie feasts on ticks while providing the bighorn sheep with much-needed relief. A perfect example of nature's symbiotic bond—helping each other thrive.
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Living in a Virtual World Let the Sunshine In
I’m cheering for the Dawning of the Age of Sundance. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was the movie that made Robert Redford a superstar. (He got his acting start at the Historic Elitch’s Garden Theatre in Denver.) He’s given back so much to the industry that made him famous with the Sundance Film Festival. The festival’s move to Boulder is a great boon for Colorado – and for Estes Park –artistically and culturally, as well as financially.
Motion pictures were an early widespread type of virtual reality. Movies are communication, whether fiction or non.
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With films, we’re not in the physical presence of the actors on the screen. Yet we feel that we know them, their ups & downs, their emotions, their joys and sorrows. We love the heroes and are upset by the villains. We can have a strong relationship with actors without ever meeting them in person.
In the “real” world, much communication is virtual: at work and with family and friends. Global connectivity in 2025 means that we create and nurture relationships with others -- even if we never meet them in person.
The singer Madonna had a song back in ancient history (1984) entitled “Material Girl”: She sang about living in a material world. Our world still has plenty of material items: wood and dirt and plastics, metals and jewels and fabric. But the methods of online communication have exploded, and the speed of communication has grown hyperbolically. I can post an email on the public email forum and it’s visible to almost anyone anywhere in the world in a few seconds.
The challenge is to continue to relate to the other human beings on the other end of those connections as though those human beings are sitting in front of us. Millennials and Zoomers (Gen Z – 1990s to 2010-ish) are immersed in it. Generation Alpha (starting with births in the 2010 –2020 decades) will carry it all forward, despite some CEOs inappropriately issuing “back to the office” orders. And Boomers and Gen X have lived through much of the change real-time.
Not all employees can do their jobs “remotely.” (Some call it “telecommuting” or “telework.”) But virtual communication is not going away. So, we have to bring our personality and humanity to the process.
Our in-person relationships require nurturing and attention. So, too, do our virtual relationships. Different employees succeed best with different types of leadership and coaching. Now, the manager must learn how to lead and coach virtual workers. How do we project warmth and compassion through a computer? It is possible, with the right words, inflections, expressions. It’s often said that relationships require effort to be successful. Yes, and that includes those at a distance. Working remotely doesn’t mean that we have to be emotionally remote. When I am using tools to meet with human beings at a distance, I try to bring the same compassion, and focusing on listening and solutions, as if I were in person. I’ve had many excellent relationships with vendors and contractors and peers who I’ve never met in person. I’ve maintained and built wonderful relationships with employees who work from a distance or from home.
I very rarely felt that an employee was taking advantage of the situation. I kept tabs on what work they were getting accomplished through whatever measurements and feedback I could gather. Most good employees get at least as much done when they’re trusted to telework. Sure, they might do laundry during the business day. Who cares? Almost all of my re-
mote employees over the years have been upstanding and hardworking. Their tangible results were often greater and better from their outside-the-office office.
Our virtual relationships are not just work-related. In any interaction, we can’t let go of our humanity and become distant robotic versions of ourselves. It’s important that we maintain virtual compassion and empathy, and watch and listen for signals in the voices (and faces when we can) of those with whom we communicate remotely. Smiles are just as important as they always were, even icons of smiles. We must learn to sense others through a virtual interface, since we may not have the body language to watch. Keep your human antennae up! This all goes for email and non-spoken communication, too.
These are the skills that we need to be successful and connected. These tools are here to stay, though they’ll continue to evolve – and we need to keep up with that evolution. The Information Revolution rolls on and our best play is to roll with it.
Applications Available For Boards And Commissions
Applications are currently being accepted for volunteer positions on the Estes Park Board of Adjustment, Estes Park Planning Commission, Estes Park Housing Authority, and the Transportation Advisory Board. To learn more about these volunteer positions and to view meeting minutes, projects, and
associated links, please visit www.estes.org or esteshousing.colorado.gov. Interested individuals should submit a volunteer application, available at www.estes.org/volunteering, along with a resume and cover letter by 5 p.m. April 17, 2025.
Rooftop Rodeo Parade Returns To Elkhorn Avenue
The Rooftop Rodeo Parade will take place Monday, July 7, 2025 returning to the traditional route on Elkhorn Avenue. The parade will step off at 10 a.m.
The theme will be “Paint Estes Pink” celebrating the partnership with Estes Park Health Foundation that has raised nearly $500,000 for cancer care in Estes Park. Each year during the Rooftop Rodeo the Paint Estes Pink and Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo campaigns raise much needed funds and awareness for breast and other cancer care. Downtown businesses take part by showing their support in decorating their businesses in pink.
The Rooftop Rodeo invites equestrian groups, service clubs, local businesses, youth groups, rodeo queens and others to join in the fun. To enter the 2025 Rooftop Rodeo Parade, go to www.rooftoprodeo.com, there is no entry fee. Parade color is pink! The parade is a big part of rodeo week activities in Estes Park with the Rooftop Rodeo kicking off on July 5, 2025 and continuing through July 10, 2025. Rodeo performances are 7 p.m. each night with a 6:45 p.m. pre-show. Tickets for the 2025 Rooftop Rodeo are on sale at www.rooftoprodeo.com.
Learn About Community Emergency Preparedness At The Next Coffee &
Tea At The PD
The Estes Park Police Department will host its regular Coffee & Tea at the PD, Thursday, April 3, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the lobby of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Coffee, tea and snacks will be available at 4 p.m. Attendees will meet the Police Department’s Emergency Communications Manager and learn how the Town and EPPD keep residents and visitors informed during emergencies.
Everyone can benefit from this interactive presentation about how to stay
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
On March 26, 2025 at 2:02 p.m. police stopped a 53 year old male driver in the 900 block of Moraine Ave. and determined he was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with DUI and driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more and was
informed during emergencies. It will cover topics such as emergency notifications and keywords, how to sign up to receive them, evacuation maps, the Reachwell App for message translation, Prepared Live, and Access Granted. Coffee & Tea at the PD is offered the first Thursday of every month; odd months take place from 9 to 10 a.m. and even months take place from 4 to 5 p.m. For more information on the Estes Park Police Department, please visit estes.org/pd.
arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.
On March 29, 2025 at 11:27 a.m. police arrested a 57 year old female in the 400 block of Elkhorn Ave. who was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor/traffic offense. She was taken into custody, booked and later released.
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Ready, Set, Grow! New Conference Comes To Estes Park
By: Estes Chamber of Commerce
There is an adage that says “when we lift each other up, there's no limit to what we can achieve.” Local business leaders Harriette Woodard and Julie Abel have taken those words to heart. For the past two years, they have sponsored a grant program designed to empower other female entrepreneurs. This year, they are expanding their support, turning Ready, Set, Grow into a conference.
"With so many talented and ambitious women in our community, we believe in lending a helping hand to those with fantastic ideas while also providing a muchneeded leg-up in this competitive world," Woodard said. Abel added, "We are determined to be a resource, offer guidance, to help these women flourish."
“Harriette and Julie understand the power of mentorship and philanthropy and how it can change lives, as does the Estes Chamber of Commerce. That’s why we are excited to join together and celebrate the resilience and creativity of the
incredible female entrepreneurs in Estes Park,” commented Estes Chamber Executive Director Colleen DePasquale. The conference will take place on May 15th at Expedition Lodge on N. Lake Ave., in Estes Park. The day will begin with mindfulness exercise and networking, followed by a keynote presentation from coach and author Dale Wilsher of “Your Authentic Personality.” The day will be filled with panel discussions and workshops on a variety of topics ranging from social media and marketing for small businesses, to finances and goal setting.
Ready, Set, Grow is sponsored by Harriette Woodard and Julie Able, with support from Bank of Colorado, the Economic Development & Workforce Council, Visit Estes Park, Premier Member Credit Union and Poppy’s Pizza & Grill. For more information and to registers, visit
Join The Next Trustee Talk April 17 At The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center
Community members are invited to join Mayor Gary Hall and Trustee Bill Brown for a Trustee Talk Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, 1760 Olympian Lane. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Beginning this year, two Trustee Talks per year will be held at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center. A second session held at the Estes Park Senior
Citizens Center will be scheduled later this year. Trustee Talks are typically scheduled on the fourth Thursday of each month, alternating morning and evening as well as elected officials in attendance. Trustee Talks provide an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting.
Be A “Member” Of The Fun At American Legion Post 119 And The Tavern At The Legion
Our newly renovated and remodeled Tavern at the Legion will be reopening soon, and we invite everyone to come check us out, and come in often. We are open to one and all! But did you know…
You do not need to be a member to come in and enjoy our Tavern. However, while “card carrying” members of the Legionnaires, the Auxiliary, and the Sons have privileges and benefits above the general public, you too can become a “card carrying” member and enjoy being part of a club with similar benefits! Circle 119 is our “club” that is open to any member of our community to join, and thus receive similar benefits to the Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and Sons. It is our way, as Veterans, to once again serve our community by sharing the fun and camaraderie of our great facility with our community at large. For only $100 ($150 Family) you will become a member of Circle 119.
Why "Circle" 119? The indigenous peoples who inhabited our valley long
before us, most recently the Utes and Arapahos, spent summer months in this bowl surrounded by mountains. This bowl was their "circle" for the summer. The Native Americans considered circles or hoops very sacred... a symbol of unity, and of infinity: no beginning, no end, just continuity. They performed hoop dances, and built sacred hoops, or "medicine wheels", to honor the sacred symbol of inclusion.
We at American Legion Post 119 choose to remember and honor the tradition of our ancestors, and draw a circle that includes the entirety of our community. Not just veterans and their families, but all the community members that our veterans swore to protect. So, we invite you to join our circle, as we extend increased benefits through membership in our cherished facility.
Contact Cindy Minier at pcminier@gmail.com for an application or if you have any questions.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.
During the week of March 23rd, 2025, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 15 calls for serv-
ice. This included:
• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 4
• Alarm Activation: 4
• Odor Investigation: 3
• Assist: 2
• Smoke Investigation: 1
• Possible Illegal Burn: 1 www.estesvalleyfire.org
Are You Ready? 6th Annual EVWC Community Fuel Reduction Event
By: Estes Valley Watershed Coalition
The Estes Valley and surrounding communities know all too well the
shed Coalition (EVWC) is once again offering FREE 30-yard containers to make it easy for you to clear away
threat that wildfires bring. While fire is a natural and essential part of the ecosystem, living here means we need to take extra steps to stay prepared. After a winter filled with temperature swings and gusty winds, now is the perfect time to ask yourself: Is your home ready?
To help out, the Estes Valley Water-
slash, bagged pinecones, and pine needles. This is our sixth year working together with Waste Management (WM) and the Estes Valley Fire Protection District to help reduce wildfire risks in the community, and we’d love for you to join in!
Whether you are a part of a group of homeowners, a Property Owners Asso-
ciation (POA), Condominium Owners Association (COA), or Homeowners Association (HOA), you’re welcome to apply. But act fast—there are a limited number of dumpsters available, so applications will be reviewed and awarded based on how much impact they’ll have on reducing risk in our community.
Here’s the timeline:
First round of applications: Opened April 1st and closes May 15th
Second round of applications: Opens June 1st and closes June 30th
To check out the application guidelines and restrictions, visit www.evwatershed.org/forest-projects and sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates. Got questions? Feel free to reach out via email at EVWatershed@ EVWatershed.org.
Clearing in the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) areas won’t guarantee you’ll avoid wildfires, but it can make your home more resilient. So, what can you do right now? Take a good look around your home—clear out or move anything flammable within a 10-foot perimeter, like trees, pine needles, pinecones, leaves, and woodpiles.
Want to dive deeper? Check out helpful checklists and resources on improving your Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) at www.estesvalleyfire.org/wildfire.
Estes Park Aviation Club
Tales From A Retired Southwest Pilot
The Estes Park Aviation Club meeting this month is on Wednesday, April 16th, starting at 6:00 p.m., in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Our program will be a talk by club pres
ident Stan Osborne about his 22-year career as a Southwest pilot. You will learn lots of fascinating facts about this remarkable airline, as well as the lifestyle and ins and outs of a commercial flying job.
Stan and his wife Kathye have lived in Estes Park since 2016. Stan is a native of Denver and a '73 grad of the Air Force Academy. He attended pilot training at Vance AFB in Enid, Oklahoma and then remained at Vance as a T-37 instructor pilot. During this assignment he met and married his wife of 49 years, a freshly graduated high school teacher from Phillips University.
Next was a fighter assignment flying the F-15 Eagle at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, NM, followed by a one-year remote tour in South Korea doing staff work. Despite the hardships, Kathye and their two little boys came to Korea for most of the year. Next was a return to Alamogordo where Stan continued flying the F-15 as an instructor, flight examiner, and FCF (test) pilot.
The next move was back to Enid, OK where Stan instructed in the T-38 Talon, the Air Force’s advanced jet trainer. What followed was a flying position at Headquarters Air Training Command near San Antonio, where the mission was stan-
dardization and evaluation of all T-38 training operations throughout the Air Force. Finally, Stan served as a T-38 Squadron Commander at Reese AFB, Lubbock, TX, a unit of some 50 instructor pilots and 100 students going through the rigors of advanced jet flight training.
After four years at Reese and 21 years active duty, Lt. Col. Osborne retired from the Air Force in 1994 and was hired by Southwest Airlines. The Osborne family, now five in strength with a young daughter added to the mix (now a Southwest flight attendant) remained in Lubbock for over 21 more years, while Stan commuted, at various times, to eight of the nine Southwest crew bases for work. He upgraded to Captain in 2000, and in 2016, six months after moving here, was retired from Southwest with 22 years of service flying the line.
Stan has flown over 1,300 hours in the T-37, 1000+ hours in the F-15 Eagle, another 1300+ hours in the T-38, and nearly 17,000 hours in Southwest’s Boeing 737s.
The public is invited to attend as usual, so come a bit early and stay a bit late to swap stories with other local space and aviation enthusiasts.
Advance directives help you formally document your preferences and values to guide future medical care. Start your plan for peace of mind today by learning about advance directive documents and prepare for conversations with loved ones. Participants will be given the chance to complete documents with notarization after class. If
you prefer, materials from this class can be sent via email or mail and a followup consultation is available at no cost. Note: No notary available at this presentation.
Estes Park: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, Estes Park Senior Citizens Center.
Stan with daughter Katelyn.
The 1917 Book Club April Meeting
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025 the 1917 Book Club, hosted by the Estes Park Museum, will explore local title, This Blue Hollow: Estes Park, the Early Years, 1859 – 1915 by James H. Pickering. The program will take place from 10 –11:30 a.m. in the Museum Meeting Room. Light snacks will be provided. This program is free and open to the public. It is strongly en couraged that participants read each book prior to the program to take part in the discussion.
From the publisher, "This Blue Hollow" is the first comprehensive account of the early history of Estes Park, Colorado, the ‘gem of the Rockies’ In this enthralling narrative, James H. Pickering traces the development of Estes
Park as a mountain resort community, from the time of its first recorded discovery by Joel Estes in 1859 to the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915. Though Estes and his family stayed only briefly, others quickly followed: hunters, homesteading settlers, lumbermen, mountaineers, artists, writers, and vacationers. They came for many reasons: first for settlement, exploration, and exploitation and later for escape, health, recreation, and renewal.” Dr. Pickering will be in attendance to contribute to a lively discussion
For any questions regarding the event, please call or email Curator of Interpretation Mikaela Fundaun at 970-5773762 or mfundaun@estes.org.
If he were still living on the planet, golfing and pulling weeds and singing and eating toast, my dad would have turned 96 yesterday. Because it’s Dinny’s birthday, we are going to spend our first week of National Poetry Month enjoying three poems that remind me of my father.
First up is “Them Dog Kickers” by Mason Williams (1938 - ). Now, Dad was not the sort to be out kicking dogs. Heck, he wouldn’t even kick his out-ofbounds golf ball back into play. But he liked the form and rhythm of “Dog Kickers” which started like this: How about Them Dog Kickers, Ain't they crumbs?
Kickin' them doggies, In they buns.
Although the poem is funny it is also kind of mean, so I’m omitting the rest of it. But Mason Williams wrote a slew of “Them” poems, six of which the Kingston Trio recorded as songs. One of my favorites is “Them Lunch Toters”:
How about Them Lunch Toters, Ain't they a bunch?
Goin' off to work,
A-totin' they lunch.
Totin' them vittles, Totin' that chow, Eatin' it later, Totin' it now.
Look at Them Lunch Toters, Ain't they funny?
Some use a paper sack, Some use a gunny.
Them food-frugal Lunch Toters, Ain't they wise?
Totin' they lunch, Made by they wives.
How to be a Lunch Toter?
Iffa may emote it.
Gitchy wife to fixit, Go to work and tote it!
We Donohoes were lunch toters. Mom fixed them all—peanut butter sandwiches in brown paper sacks. She even found time to draw stick people scenes on the sacks. What I wouldn’t give to have one of those lunch sack stick people drawings today!
Mom also did the laundry. Every Monday and Thursday she did the wash for seven people and never once complained. Decades later, when the kids were long out of the house, Mom suggested to Dad that perhaps he should learn to do his own laundry so that if she were to go first, he would know how.
“I’ll wait,” he said.
When I read “Avocados” by one of my all-time favorite poets, George Bilgere (1951 - ), I thought of that laundry story. Here is “Avocados”
My son comes into the kitchen and asks if he can have an avocado.
A vo ca do, he says, loving the weight of each green syllable on his tongue.
Avocados represent an immense step for him, an evolutionary leap
far beyond the narrow confines of cornflakes, wherein he has dwelt for so long. The breast, the cornflake, the avocado: such has been his journey, thus far.
You’ll have to wait until they’re ripe, I tell him.
Want some cornflakes instead?
No thanks, he says, and wanders back into the world of being five, while I–I’m doing the dishes at this point–
I start thinking about ripening and how glad I am that it takes time,
and his own ripening will be years in the making. Years, I say aloud, enjoying that long, luxurious syllable, like a cat stretching out on my tongue,
as Michael comes in again, it’s been five minutes, and asks, Are they ripe yet?
No, not quite yet.
Want some cornflakes in the mean time?
That’s OK, he says. I’ll wait.
Lastly, I’ll share my dad’s favorite poem, which I’ve run in this column before. It is worth repeating. The author, John Gillespie Magee Jr., was 19 years old when he died in a mid-air collision. He wrote “High Flight” just a few months before his death in 1941. My dad carried this poem with him on Poem in Your Pocket Day, 2013. My dad was a rather private person so we never discussed “High Flight.” When I read it or hear it recited today, I wonder what part of the poem touched him so deeply. Was it the idea of flight, wheeling and soaring to reach untrespassed heights? (As a carryover from the wars, whenever Dad heard a plane overhead, he would look skyward so he could identify the make and model of the aircraft.) Was it the joy and awe— the laughter-silvered wings, the tumbling mirth, the delirious sky and easy grace? Did he yearn to be free of his earthly constraints, the burden of a family, a job, a home? Or did he relate to the idea of connecting one-to-one with God, so immense, so silent, so present? No matter, today “High Flight” draws me close to the spirit of my dad.
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
sunward I've climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds—and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along and flung
my eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious burning blue I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace.
Where never lark, or even eagle, flew; and while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
The Circus is Coming!: A 21+ Fundraising Extravaganza Is Rolling Into Our Little Mountain Town
By: Karen McPherson, Estes Nonprofit Network
Cue the light show in the back of the event center of lions, tigers, and bears. Get in the photo booth with a friend, toss a ring on a duck, eat a corndog. All the things you would expect on a 21+ night at the CIRCUS! Every game gives you tickets to go towards the prize board..Prize Board… PRIZE BOARD. Are you driven to win as many prizes as you can? Do you want to relive your golden years as a Skee Ball champion. Great! Or just wander around in your crazy costume and see what trips your trigger. At the end of the day, get yourself out of the rat race and into a FUN space.
Circus: A Fundraising Extravaganza is April 18, 6 - 10 pm at the Estes Park Event Center. The first two hours of this 21+ event will be carnival games, the Dunk-Raiser, then dancing begins at 8 pm.
The outcome of this year’s peer-topeer “Dunk-Raiser” will take place before the dancing begins. The DunkRaiser opened on April 1: vote with
your wallets to dunk or save seven different familiar faces from Estes Park. All votes go to support the Estes Nonprofit Network’s work to strengthen and support the local nonprofit industry. When our nonprofit industry thrives, so does our community. Food trucks will tickle your inner kid with corn dogs, funnel cakes, and hot pretzels. There is a cash bar; 10% goes back to the Nonprofit Network’s mission to serve and strengthen Estes Valley Nonprofits.
This 21+ event is this year’s version of the Network’s annual costumed fundraiser. This year, as always, you are encouraged to wear ostrich feathers and/or top hats, but costumes are not required.
Circus tickets are now on sale. And for those of you with a business that believes in the power of nonprofits: sponsorship tables are available. Visit www.bit.ly/enn-circus. Entry into the Circus Extravaganza starts at just $75. All tickets come with $25 food truck vouchers because, well, you will need to stay fueled. Visit www.bit.ly/enn-circus. The circus is coming to town!
Calling all adults who need some fun in their life: The Circus is Coming! Gather your crew and your costume for this 21+ Circus Fundraising Extravaganza. Tickets and sponsor tables are available via www.bit.ly/enn-circus.
Dunk Raiser At The Circus Fundraising Extravaganza
Visit bit.ly/dunkraiser to vote with your wallets to dunk or save these seven familiar faces from Estes Park. You may want to dunk Christina from the bank because you believe interest rates should fall, you may save Dustin from KMAC Adventures because you are often lost in the woods (and believe the universe needs more guides), you
may love roundabouts and think it’s time to endorse Travis. It doesn’t have to be a direct hit, just jump in and play this small-town game of who’s who (and how they hit your soft spots). You can vote to dunk one or all seven, you can place one $5 vote, or $5000 worth. There is great room here for a good-humored game of Spite and Ma-
lice! Visit bit.ly/dunkraiser to play. All votes go to support the Estes Nonprofit Network’s work to strengthen and support the local nonprofit industry. So—would you like to donate $100 to the local nonprofit industry this year, or maybe $1000? Take your money to the Dunk-Raiser and play. The outcome of this year’s peer-to-peer
“Dunk-Raiser” will take place at Circus: A Fundraising Extravaganza on April 18 at the Estes Park Event Center. Entry into the 21+ Circus Extravaganza starts at just $75. All tickets come with $25 food truck vouchers. Plan your costume, find a friend(s), and release your inner child. Visit www.bit.ly/enn-circus.
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Happy Community Banking Month!
On behalf of the only local bank in Estes Park, we are happy to wish our hometown of Estes Park a happy Community Banking Month of April! Why does Community Banking Month matter? According to the Independent Community Bankers of Colorado (ICBC), small businesses strongly prefer community banks (79% satisfaction) compared to large banks (61% satisfaction), finance companies (56% satisfaction), and online lenders (40% satisfaction).
Community banks focus their resources on their local communities—therefore their loan growth has outperformed large banks for over a decade! Community banks lend more than 60% of all small business loans and more than 80% of agricultural loans nationwide—we are very literally the economic backbone of the communities we serve. And unlike credit unions, we pay taxes, which help fund local municipalities as well!
Community banks offer both high tech and high touch financial services, delivering modern day technology while still maintaining the personal service we are famous for. And community banks have always been at the forefront, offering flexible products and services for underserved and unbanked individuals, businesses, and communities, not waiting for regulations to force us to do so like larger banks have done.
for the Estes Valley Fire Relief Fund, ran a campaign to support local businesses during the loop construction, helped launch the new nonprofit The Bridge of Estes, among many other things, all exclusively to benefit the community of Estes Park?
Community banks tend to be strong, stable, and less subject to the crisis cycle that large banks suffer from, leading to a lower cost of funds than large banks, which is why we can offer better loan and deposit rates, and can even match competitor’s promotional rates for our clients! Bank of Estes Park continues to be independently rated 5 Stars by Bauer Financial, is extremely well capitalized (Tier 1 Leverage Ratio over 11%), has still not borrowed or sold a single security at a loss (while large banks continue to struggle with liquidity), all while maintaining strong loan and deposit growth despite flat national growth numbers. That is the local, community bank difference.
When it comes to community engagement and support, there is no comparison between a large bank and a local, community bank. Did you know that in 2024 alone, Bank of Estes Park donated over $60,000 to non-profits, over 2,500 volunteer hours, over $25,000 of in-kind donations, helped form and raise funds
When you, your business, your nonprofit, etc. bank with your local bank, your deposits, loans, community reinvestment dollars, and bank profits, all stay in the local community, creating a uniquely powerful economic force that is a win/win for all involved. After all, your local Estes Park bank has been here with you for 60 years now, through floods, fires, creation of a dedicated local micro loan program, a pandemic (and all those PPP loans!), through good times and bad—we’re in this together! So happy Community Banking Month—come in and see us, and if you haven’t experienced it, let us show you the difference that “local” makes!
Seeking Information On Reckless Driving Within Rocky Mountain National Park
During activities within Rocky Mountain National Park on February 17 and March 1, park rangers received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly with disregard for the safety of others. Rangers are investigating these reports and are seeking information
from the public, including any photographs or video material. At this time, no further information will be provided regarding this ongoing investigation. If you have information that could help investigators, please contact us. You don't have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know. Please contact the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line 888-653-0009, or submit a tip online at go.nps.gov/SubmitATip or Email nps_isb@nps.gov
Scott Applegate
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Rotary Club Of Estes Park Presents Courtney Hill, Chief Operating Officer For YMCA Of The Rockies Thur., April 10th
Ms. Hill will be providing an overview of the YMCA - from mission and impact to facts and figures. We meet at the American Legion and the public is invited to attend. The Noon Rotary starts at 12 p.m. If you would like to join us for lunch it starts at 11:30 a.m. and cost is $20. RSVP to noonrotary@aol.com by 12 noon on Tuesday, April 8th if joining us for lunch.
Free Tax Preparation Service At The Estes Valley Library
From now through April 14, volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are once again offering free income tax preparation with electronic filing of federal and Colorado income tax returns. Appointments can be made through the Library in person, by calling 970-5868116 or by visiting estesvalleylibrary.org. Some restrictions apply, such as no residential rental property income or out of state returns. Full-year residents aged 18 and above must file a Colorado tax return before October 15, 2025 to claim your TABOR sales tax refund (the amount varies depending on your income level).
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Arts & Crafts Fair At The Community Center This
Saturday, April 5
Get ready to discover the hidden gems of local artistry and craftsmanship, where creativity meets community at the Arts and Crafts Fair at the Estes Valley Community Center!
From stunning photography and handmade jewelry to custom woodworking and intricate textiles, the fair features 15 vendors offering one-of-akind pieces perfect for home decor, gifts or personal indulgences.
Julie Bunton, Adult Activities Manager commented, “We hope you’ll join us at the Community Center for this event where you will be able to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes and shop for unique treasure that can’t be found anywhere else.”
Here’s who will be displaying their creations at the fair:
Bristol’s Beads - Beaded keychains, pens and more
Chasing Squirrels Pottery and Whimsy - Pottery
Chloe Bogardus - knitting, jewelry
Doughlicious - Organic Sourdough Bread
Gemma Bags - Crossbody, Totes and
Pillows
Intuitive Designs with Pam LeitnerFloral Design, Holiday Decor
Jeff Mabry - Woodworking
Logan Kirk and High Country Laser
LLC - Custom art
Medicine Walk Photography - Landscape and Digital Painting
Patricia Gaultier and Todd Owen: Homemade Cards and Stained Glass
Remixed Store - Bleach Pen drawn repurposed clothing
Silver+Stone Jewelry DesignStamped Mixed Metals, Leather and Stone
Sister Crafts - Embroidery, Beaded items and jewelry
Spirits of the Rocks - Ceramics
Studio OBrien - Hand Painted stemware
The Arts and Crafts Fair will be in the lower level of the Community Center this Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free. Come early to register for a gift basket drawing! Questions? Call Julie Bunton at 970480-1331.
Megan's Journey: Third Brain Surgery Donate To Help Her While Healing
At age six, Megan Gibbons-Ilies was diagnosed with cranial neuroblastoma. The tumor was removed, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Today at 49 years old, Megan has lived a healthy life with no further tumors until last year.
On August 1st, she was diagnosed with multiple meningiomas - benign.
Megan has now had three major brain surgeries to remove two tumors and an infected area. Her recovery is lengthy and she is not able to work at her job as a Certified Nurses' Assistant (CNA). Her husband, Mike, aka Tattoo, Jordan has also suffered numerous physical injuries.
Please support Megan through her recovery to relieve this tremendous stress so she can focus on healing. She is a very generous person and has helped many people in this community through her thoughtfulness, caring and time. No donation is too small. You can donate to the Megan Gibbons-Ilies Medical Fund at the Bank of Estes Park or the Go Fund Me account titled "Megan's Journey" on Facebook. Thank you for your generosity!
Estes Park Quota Club Wants To Help! EspañolEstes Park Quota Club quiere ayudar!"
1) The better you hear, the healthier your brain is! A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that using hearing aids can decrease the risk of dementia by 32%! Learn more about Quota Club's Hearing and Speech work in Estes Park at https://estesparkquota.com/contactinfo
1) ¡Cuanto mejor escuche, más sano estará su cerebro! Un estudio de la Escuela de Salud Pública Bloomberg de Johns Hopkins muestra que el uso de audífonos puede reducir el riesgo de demencia en un 32 %. Obtenga más información sobre el trabajo de audición y habla de Quota Club en Estes Park en https://estesparkquota.com/contactinfo
The Magnificent Sandhill Crane Migration
By: Brad Manard
Growing up in Grand Island, Nebraska, I have two completely unrelated memories of photography and the sandhill crane migration. First is my dad holding a Kodak camera with a flash cub. With each flash, the cube rotated giving the photographer four flash shots. My dad loved modern technology. Second was these big birds circling in the air every March. I didn’t know what they were, but there were a lot of them.
Today, sixty years later, I am excited to have once again visited central Nebraska in March for the sandhill crane migration. For nearly 10 million years, in their movement from the southern United States and central Mexico, the sandhill cranes migrate to their breeding grounds
flight.
As the sun sets, in a noisy calling out of their haunting intention, the cranes leave the fields and fill the sky like flying monkeys protecting the Wicked Witch of the West. Thousands circle in the evening haze as they slowly drift downward to the Platte River channel where they will be protected at night in the shallow waters.
in northern Canada and Alaska.
On the way, approximately 80 percent or an estimated 500,000 of all Sandhill Cranes use a 75-mile stretch of Nebraska's Platte River primarily from Kearney to Grand Island to rest and refuel before continuing their journey. The shallow waters of the Platte River provide a safe nighttime roosting site for the cranes. During the day, they fly to the surrounding farm fields to feast on seeds, grains, and roots left over from the previous fall's harvest.
I remember my first visit, many years ago, to photograph the cranes. I was shocked by the sheer numbers. Driving the back road between Grand Island and Kearney, scattered fields were spotted with hundreds of gray dots. Sometimes the dots would jump, flapping their wings, or groups would trumpet their announcement before launching into
Goodall whose groundbreaking field research revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees. Goodall had heard of the crane migration and was fascinated. Thomas invited Dr. Goodall to visit his cabin and see the crane spring pageant. Thrilled with the invitation, she asked if she could bring a friend.
I can imagine Thomas, Jane, and her friend, acoustic rock musician Dave Matthews sitting on the back porch of
In the morning, as the sun becomes a red ball turning the skies orange, another pageant begins. One crane rises from the ankle deep waters, trumpeting their intention, followed by thousands setting flight in unison, filling the sky with a noisy, disjointed, squawking wave of birds.
In the spring, cranes engage in courtship dances, stretching their wings, pumping their heads, bowing and leaping into the air. Watching this mating ritual, the playful flap of their wings and leaps up to ten feet in the air are an impressive display for a photographer to capture. Like the great egrets in mating plume or the reddish egrets dashing, lurching,
and zig-zag after prey in the shallow waters along the Gulf of Mexico, the cranes put on a show.
Throughout his life, world renowned wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelsen (who also grew up in Grand Island) has photographed wildlife throughout the world. But each March, he returns to his family cabin still nestled along the Platte River. I heard him tell of story once of meeting Dr. Jane
Thomas’ family cabin capturing images as the cranes lifted off at sunrise and returned at sunset. Thomas would be behind his lens, Dr. Goodall would be studying the unique beauty of the event, and all the while, Dave Matthews would be providing the sound track as he picked away on his acoustic guitar. (Thomas, with a simple invitation, I’d be glad to join you.)
This March, I was able to capture a variety of images from the sunrise emersion off the Platte River channels, to the flight into the fields speckled with remains of corn, and of the sandhill cranes dancing to draw their mate toward them. As they are each year, the cranes were a beautiful spectacle of nature’s magnificence.
Take The Estes Valley Recreation And Park District Community Survey
Residents Encouraged to Share Feedback on Parks and Recreation Facilities, Programs, and Services
The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is conducting a community survey to help guide future improvements to local parks, recreation programs, and services. Community input is a vital part of this planning process, and your feedback will help shape priorities for years to come. All households within the District have been mailed a paper survey, with the option to complete it online. One response per household is requested,
and participants will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $50 Visa gift cards. To ensure your input is included, please respond within 10 days of receiving the survey.
In addition to the mailed survey, EVRPD will launch an open-link online version in mid-April. This openlink survey will be available to any interested community members who wish to share their thoughts, including those who did not receive the mailed version.
Survey results will help identify com-
munity priorities, guide responsible growth, and inform decisions about the types of facilities, programs, and improvements residents would like to see. Responses from the mailed survey will form the basis of a statistically valid sample, while open-link responses will be analyzed separately and included in the final report as supplemental input.
If you have questions about the survey or EVRPD’s parks, facilities, and services, please contact Tom Carosello, Executive Director at (970) 480-1354 or tomc@evrpd.com.
Protect Our Community: Get Your Measles Vaccine At
Measles is highly contagious, and Estes Park’s vaccination rate is below the recommended 95% needed for herd immunity. Protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors by getting vaccinated!
Estes Park Health Clinic is hosting a no-appointment-needed vaccination clinic:
Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Children should receive the MMR vaccine at one year and four years old. Babies 6-11 months can get an early dose if at high risk. Children 13 months and older can receive their second dose early if needed.
Let’s work together to keep Estes Park healthy!
All other vaccinations require an appointment. Please call the clinic at 970577-2317.
SPRING HOURS
Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.
Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to reserve your spot.
Get a first look at local author Aimie K. Runyan’s newest book! She’ll take us through the sights, sounds, and tastes of The Wandering Season, a celebration of travel and a nod to the importance of place in fiction. Presented with Macdonald Book Shop.
The Stories, Science, & History of
What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library
Trees: Author Talk with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturist
Matthew Fleming
Tuesday, April 8, 12 - 1 p.m., online
Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming will guide listeners through the secret world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests, as revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Discuss end-of-life issues and our shared mortality. April’s featured title, The In-Between, is a heartrending memoir that shows how caring for others can transform a life, while providing inspiration for how to live now.
ALL AGES
Cricut Adventures:
Create a Bigfoot Card
Friday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace
Thursday, April 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Makerspace
Use the Cricut Maker 3 to bring Bigfoot to life, just in time for the Bigfoot Days Festival! Recommended for adults and teens.
Make a Spring Gnome Magnet
Monday, April 7, 1 - 2 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Thursday, April 10, 10 - 11 a.m., Makerspace
Adorn the fridge with a symbol of spring! Make a gnome magnet featuring whimsical butterfly wings. All ages welcome.
Spring Bunny Flower Pots
Friday, April 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace
Make oversized, fluffy pom-poms from yarn, then use them as the centerpiece of a spring-themed flower pot. Recommend for adults, teens, and tweens.
Game Night!
Saturday, April 12, 2 - 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Play board games including classics like Clue and Candyland, or newer games like Blank Slate and Bologna. All ages welcome – bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Paint a Spring Sign
Thursday, April 17, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Monday, April 21, 10 a.m.12 p.m., Makerspace
Craft a charming “Hello, Spring” wooden sign, complete with a cute rabbit and blooming flowers. Recommended for adults, teens, and tweens.
ADULTS
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
Build your digital skills, including using your smartphone, accessing websites and accounts online, improving online communications, and more. Appointments required; sign up at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org.
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, April 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Wasson Room
Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! Join us on the first Monday evening of every month to share your writing, enjoy others’ work, and receive and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
TEENS
& KIDS
Solder a Robot Car Saturday, April 5, 2 - 4 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Wednesday, April 9, 4 - 6 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.12 p.m., Makerspace
Learn to use soldering irons to make a motorized robot car that follows a black line path. Ages 10 and up.
Babysitting 101
Sunday, April 6, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Hondius Room
This introduction to babysitting course will feature interviewing tips, communication skills, the development stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid, and more. Ages 1118.
repeated Sunday, April 20, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, create an environment where insects could live and thrive. Each participant will get to make and keep one Lego bug!
Dungeons & Dragons: Spring Into Action!
Sunday, April 13, 2 - 4:30 p.m., Makerspace
Fantasy, gaming, and role-playing fans: join us for the original Dungeons and Dragons. No experience, purchase, or previous knowledge required. Just bring your imagination!
Spring Pipe Cleaner Art Wednesday, April 16, 4 - 5 p.m., Makerspace
Create pipe cleaner bunnies and butterflies as an ode to spring. Please note: hot glue guns will be used.
repeated Saturday, April 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Makerspace
Color eggs and learn egg puns guaranteed to crack you up! Wear your artsand-crafts clothes and join us for a fun opportunity to yolk around.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Sat., April 5 at 11 a.m.
Storybook Explorers: Sat., April 12 at 11:15 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Bo: Thurs., April 17 at 11 a.m.
Crafts for Kids: Celebrating Month of the Young Child
Saturday, April 5, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Hondius Room
Color an owl mask, stick together a safari animal, create a wooden elephant, all while enjoying free books and other giveaways! Presented as part of Estes Grows Readers and Month of the Young Child celebrations.
Early Childhood Music
Saturday, April 19, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Hondius Room
Children ages 6 and under (and their caregivers) are invited to join musician and music educator Annaka Hogelin for songs, movement, rhythm, and fun.
MAKERSPACE TRAINING CLASSES
Learn the 3D Printer
Tuesday, April 8, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
repeated Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
Learn the Laser Cutter
Tuesday, April 15, 10 - 11:30 a.m. repeated Tuesday, April 15, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult).
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stanley Home To Host International Best Seller, Aimie Runyon
The Stanley Home Museum and Education Center is hosting international best selling author, Aimie Runyan on April 12 at the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aimie will provide a reading and writing process seminar.
Aimie K. Runyan writes to celebrate history’s unsung heroines and the spirit of strong women of any era. She has been honored as a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice selection, as a five-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards, and as a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the
“Peak
Year. Both of her 2024 titles have been long listed for the Reading the West Award in Fiction. Aimie is active as an educator and speaker in the writing community and beyond, and is an adjunct professor for the Drexel University MFA in Creative Writing Program. She is a proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers. She lives in Colorado with her amazing husband, two (usually) adorable children, two (always) adorable kitties, and a dragon.
For more information contact, Lisa O’Sullivan Carroll, director@stanleyhome.org.
to Peak Concert Series” Presents Home-Grown Vocal Ensemble “Simpatica”
The popular “Peak to Peak Concert Series” in Estes Park will present the home-grown vocal ensemble “Simpatica” on Saturday, April 5th at 2 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive. Members of the group include sopranos Miranda Dillard and Anna Weddle, alto Denise Stookesberry, tenor Steve Tice, and bass Nelson Burke. The Simpatica ensemble was formed as quartet in 2023 and has performed for many town and private functions since its inception. They specialize in close harmonies and acappella singing.
the River to Pray,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” and “The Galway Piper,” pop song arrangements by artists James Taylor and the Wailin’ Jennys, and jazz arrangements of “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and “Java Jive” among others. The ensemble will be accompanied on some songs by Cynthia Hunt, pianist, and Gary Hall, guitarist.
Do Your Goals Pass The Sniff Test?
My clients come to me because they’re spinning their wheels alone trying to make progress in some area of their life—changing careers, losing weight, writing a book, trying to run their first marathon after a below-knee amputation (all actual client examples). Depending on how stuck they are, I either act as kitty litter or a tow truck to help get them cruising back along the highway at 75 mph.
Let’s say you’re three tires deep in a mud pit (metaphorically speaking), so you call me for help. When your life feels more frozen than a Lean Cuisine, even the thought of setting a goal can feel like solving a Rubik’s cube. You may not know exactly what you want yet. But I can guarantee you know what you don’t want. You don’t want to be out of breath going up a few stairs anymore. You don’t want to die with this story still inside you. You don’t want to serve overpriced burgers to tourists asking what time of year the deer turn into elk for another summer.
Once you can articulate what you don’t want (and are no longer willing to tolerate), you can focus on what you might want. You might want to do a year-long around-the-world tour. You might want to lose X pounds. You might want to [fill in the blank with your own goal here].
nity or living in the satisfaction of knowing you lived up to your full potential.
Taking the around-the-world travel example from above: If the deepest why you can uncover is “because it looks so cool when I see everyone else posting about it on social media,” do not pass go, do not collect $200. Toss that Tupperware out because that goal is rotten. BUT, if your deepest level of why is “because my husband died before he could retire and we could finally travel the world together and I want to spread his ashes in all the places we’d dreamed about”—well, now we’re cookin’.
I walked two clients through this exercise who both said their desired outcome was to lose weight. The first client realized halfway through this exercise that she did not, in fact, really care all that much about losing weight. Instead, what she really wanted was to spend more quality time with her husband adventuring. She didn’t want to obsess about her food or work out like it was a second job. She wanted more fun, more juiciness in life. So, she made that her goal. (And surprise! She ended up losing weight anyway. Being overall happier and more satisfied with your life acts like an all-natural Ozempic every time.)
The eclectic program of classical, pop, and jazz selections to be presented include the classic French choral piece “Dirait-on” by Morton Lauridsen, the hauntingly beautiful Hebrew love song “Erev Shel Shoshanim” by Yosef Hadar, arrangements of folk classics “Down to
The concert will also feature two selections from the guest ensemble, “Nada,” an acappella group of male singers. Nada members include Nelson Burke, Don Bryson, Bob Gunn, Brian Rood, Dave Stookesberry, and Randy Welsh.
The Peak to Peak Concert Series spotlights musicians who live in the Estes Valley. The concerts are free, but donations are encouraged. A reception will follow the concert to meet the musicians.
Now, here’s where other coaches would have you turn your desire into a SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goal. But I’m not like most coaches, so we’re instead going to give your desire the sniff test. Using my not-patented 7 Layers of Why tool, ask yourself, “Why do I want [insert goal from above]?” Then, ask yourself, “Why do I want [your response to the first question]?” Again, ask, “Why do I want [answer to the previous question]?” Repeat this until you’ve asked yourself why a total of seven times.
Your desire is a worthwhile goal to pursue if you uncover a meaning behind it that’s bigger than yourself in this moment right now. One that almost if not actually brings a tear to your eye. Your deepest level of why might be your family or the legacy you want to leave behind. It might be about making a difference in your commu-
The second client, on the other hand, said it would “be nice” if her knees stopped hurting and she could go to Key West with her girlfriends and do “all that walking.” While these certainly aren’t meaningless reasons, they weren’t enough. Nice isn’t seven-layers deep. Nice does not pass the sniff test. That’s why I was not at all surprised when she said she’d need to reschedule her follow-up session—and never got around to doing so.
If you’d like to walk through this sniff test together with outside support, I’d love to give you a free 60-minute session to do so. Or maybe you already walked yourself through it and are looking for more of the “kitty litter” type of “what’s next and how do I stay on track” type of support. Either way, email me at chazz@higherelevationscoaching.com to get on my weekly-ish mailing list and let me know how I can help you get unstuck.
A well-known, avowed Atheist was addressing a large crowd. He ridiculed all who believed and honored God, telling them how useless such beliefs were, trying to convince others to follow his philosophy. After he had concluded his comments, he asked if anyone in the audience had any questions. A man got up from his seat and began walking toward the podium. As he walked, he began to peel a ‘Cutie’ orange and eat one segment after another. As he neared the podium the speaker asked, “Well, do you have a question?” The man paused in eating his ‘Cutie’ and asked: “Sir, is this ‘Cutie’ sweet or sour?” The speaker said, very sarcastically, “How would I know? I haven’t tasted it yet!” The inquirer asked: “And when did you taste Christianity?” The speaker retorted, angrily, “Haven’t you been listening? I never have, and I never will!” “Then, you don’t know whether it works or not, do you, since you’ve never tried it?” You have no credibility when you attack something you have never tried!”
It seems to me that one of the most painful things our nation is facing right now are decisions made by people who have never gone through what people they are attacking are. Decisions are being made that impact thousands of people whose lives are so much different from those making the decisions. We see people who are living ‘hand-tomouth’, barely surviving, whose jobs are being ripped away from them, leaving them feeling helpless and totally abandoned. We see millions of others who live in areas that are currently being torn apart by constant bombing and shelling, or by natural disasters like fires, earthquakes, or floods, leaving them devastated and reeling from their ‘bombardments’, being told how best to handle their problems…problems that those ‘advisors’ have never had to face in their personal lives. A church leader friend was once challenged about his church’s helping of needy people in their area. He described some of the many things they were doing. His challenger began to critique their efforts. After a few moments, my friend kindly said: “Okay, you know how we do our helping of the needy. How do you do yours?” His attacker grew silent, the sheepishly said, “Well, I guess I don’t.” My friend said, “Then I guess I like the way we do our helping people better than the way that you don’t help yours.” I think all of us are wishing that those who are ‘calling the shots’ in our nation would put themselves in the shoes of those that they are condemning or depriving before they made their comments or decisions.
One of the beautiful things about our Lord Jesus was that He ‘put Himself in the shoes’ of those that He was going to tell how they should live their lives, before He did so. That’s the very reason He came to earth…to experience what it was like to be human and experience those many emotions, etc. that all humans are called on to endure. “He was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin.” (Heb. 4:15) He began His ministry being led by Satan into the wilderness to be tempted like each of us would eventually be. He was tempted by the ‘lust of the flesh’—‘turn these stones into bread’; by the ‘lust of the eyes—“I’ll give you all these kingdoms”; and the ‘pride of life’—“cast yourself down, angels will rescue you”. And throughout His short life He knew what we go though: hungry, thirsty, exhausted, discouraged, feeling abandoned, even by God –on the cross, and to die and be resurrected…just as we all will. So He thoroughly understood what each of us would go through. As a result, He could properly advise us on how to respond to those challenges. In addition, He expects no less from those who claim to follow Him. That’s why He would demand, in His ‘Golden Rule’, “As you would that men do unto you, do you also unto them.” (Matt. 7:12) Treat people like you want to be treated. Don’t we wish that this ‘rule’ that would guide the hearts of those leading our nation and other nations of the world? How different it would be! In the meantime, do what Paul advised his friend Timothy to faithfully do: “Pray for all that are in authority, that we may live a quiet and peaceful life, in all godliness and honesty.” (II Tim. 2:2) Bob
Estes Park Woman's Club
To Meet April 9th
The next meeting of the EPWC will be Wednesday, April 9th at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church - 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. The 11:30 luncheon will be catered by the Big Horn Restaurant having Spring Tortellini and strawberry arugula, creamy chicken with spring vegetables, cheese ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes with agave and chili pecans and a zucchini medley. Dessert will follow. This meeting features Kurtis Kelly leading a storytelling re-enactment of
Charles Hewes. Hewes was an important figure in the history of our community, and Kelly always delivers a spirited performance. We hope you will join us. Remember that advance reservations are needed to attend the luncheon and meeting by emailing epwcreservations@gmail.com. The Estes Park Woman's Club strengthens our community and enhances the lives of others through education, volunteer service and philanthropic endeavors.
April 2025 EVQG Meeting
Carolyn Mangler will be our speaker for the April 9 Estes Valley Quilt Guild meeting. Carolyn is a long-time member of the EVQG. She has been quilting for more than 25 years and has made many quilts and wall hangings for her children and grandchildren. She made her first landscape art quilt about 20 years ago and found that she enjoyed the challenge of putting pictures on fabric. In her program she will introduce members to some of her favorite landscape and pictorial quilt artists, and then show many of her own landscape art quilts.
The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m., but come early to visit with your quilting friends.
First time guests are free. The location is Mountain Bible Fellowship Church, 1575 South St. Vrain.
Upcoming Presentation On People And Places Of India
On Tuesday, April 8, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Citizen Center (EPSCC), Kathy Delker will share highlights from her twoweek journey through the state of Rajasthan, India, along with visits to Delhi and Agra. She explored centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage sites, admired the vibrant colors of India, especially the women’s saris, and visited unique cultural and architectural landmarks. This presentation is free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be available. Her travels took her to a Jain temple with over 1,000 intricately carved marble columns, the memorial park dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, and she learned what havelis and stepwells are (hint: she’ll tell you, too!). Along the way, she witnessed daily life up close— a shepherd herding goats through a small town, a stunning sunset over sand dunes, and traditional Indian musicians serenading her tour group. Come see photos and hear stories about the sights, history, and surprises
of India.
Kathy is an engaged participant at the Senior Center and presented her travels on Uzbekistan to attendees last year. Kathy grew up in central Kansas and developed a passion for travel after a college summer program in Germany. She worked as a research librarian in university libraries across Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas City, and Wichita before retiring to Estes Park in 2019. All are welcome to this lunchtime presentation. Bring a lunch or order a hot meal beforehand. Tuesday’s meal will be a BBQ Platter with pulled pork, beef brisket, baked beans, and coleslaw. The meal costs $7 for EPSCC members and $12 for non-members. If you’d like to order lunch, call (970) 581-2195 by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7. If you would like to become a member, membership is just $35 per year and provides discounts on meals and access to a variety of programs and activities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about India’s incredible history and culture!
Social-Memory Cafe In Estes Park
Social-Memory Café is a free, relaxed, social gathering for Estes Valley community members experiencing memory loss due to any form or stage of dementia, together with a partner, family member, or friend. If you are still living and driving independently, feel free to come on your own.
This month on Thursday, April 10th, our theme will be Spring Fling with building games and activities as well as spring songs, snacks, conversation and creativity. We wel-
come all in Estes Valley where cognitive and memory loss (due to any form of dementia) is part of your lives and who would like to enjoy fellowship and fun with one another.
Whether you have come to a SocialMemory Café before or want to check this gathering out, we meet at St. Bartholomew’s Church (880 MacGregor Ave.) from 10:00 – 11:30, every second Thursday of each month. We look forward to seeing you!
For more information call the church office 970-586-4504.
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu
Monday, Apr 7 Country Fried Steak w/ sausage gravy on the side, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrowns & Biscuit
Meals are $7 for current 2025 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Apr 7th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Apr 4th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.
The Center is OPEN Monday thru Friday 10 – 1 TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15 AM
Tai Ji Class Tuesday 10:15 – 11:15 Self-care Massage Thursday 10:15 – 11:15
Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA)
Aspen Club Blood Pressure Check Wednesday 10:00 – 1:00 (TBA); Presentations (TBA) Bridge Group Every Thursday 12:30 – 4:30 PM with lessons in the morning Canasta, Euchre & Pinochle 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 1:00 – 4:30
Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information
Kathy Delker photo of goat herder in India.
Estes Valley Genealogical Society Meeting April 10
The Estes Valley Genealogical Society will meet on April 10th at 1:00 in the Library’s Hondius Room. This month we are delighted to have Dr. Nancy Pickering Thomas give a presentation on researching her soon to be published book, A most Peculiar Lady: The Life and Legacy of Flora J. R. T. Stanley of Newton and Estes Park. Nancy’s program will focus on the research processes and resources she used to find out about Flora and the challenges she faced in that effort. Nancy became interested in Flora Stanley as a docent at the Stanley Home Museum. Said Nancy, “We had a great deal of information to tell visitors about F. O. but realized we had very little to say about Flora. Flora Stanley was a well- educated and talented woman who was an equal to her more famous husband in many respects and his delightful companion in making Estes Park the resort community it became in the early years of the 20th century. I began researching Flora a few years ago, and the book I have written is currently at the publisher's.”
Nancy continued, “I’ve been an Estes Park resident since 2020 -- and my story is the same one that you hear over and over in EP. My brothers and I were brought here for the first time by my father in 1946 or 1947 and we all fell in love with this special place. Living here has been a lifelong dream. In the first years, we were the guests of Fred and Jessie Sanders, who built a wonderful cabin on the Twins Sisters
up in the Tahosa Valley. I was born in New York City and raised in the suburbs -- and it was a long trip on blue highways to Estes Park in those early years. Our parents took us to visit many historic sites on the east coastand I suppose my interest in the history of things, places, and people was born in those early trips -- to Colonial Williamsburg, Old Sturbridge Village, Gettysburg, and more.”
Dr. Nancy Pickering Thomas received her undergraduate education at the University of Nebraska in Political Science and English, and at Northwest Missouri State University in Social Studies and Library Science. She received an M.A. from Northwest Missouri State University in History, and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University in Communication, Information, and Library Studies. In addition to academic books and articles, during her career as a Professor of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, she has written (or edited) the following: If I Ever Grew Up and Became a Man: William Allen White, The Moraine Park Years (co-authored with her brother and EP Historian Laureate James H. Pickering), The Memoirs of Eleanor E. Hondius of Elkhorn Lodge (ed) and A Slice of History and a Piece of Pie: Recipes and Remembrance - A Cookbook of Family Favorites from Early Estes Park.
Please join us April 10th for an engaging program by Dr. Nancy Pickering Thomas on researching Flora Stanley for her new book! The EPGS meets on the second Thursday of every month from January through November in the library, offering a wide variety of free programs and workshops. For more information visit estesparkgenealogicalsociety. weebly.com.
Still Time To Donate To Elevate Partners Fundraising Dinner 2025
Did you miss the Elevate Partners Fundraising Dinner on March 6 at Mama Rose's? It was a busy night in our Estes Valley community with some snow and several other community activities schedule on the same day. You have been supporters and friends of Partners for so long, we don't want to lose contact with you. All donations directly support the Estes Park Partners office and are tax deductible. Donations also qualify for the CO Child Care Contributions Tax Credit, which provides a tax credit of 50% of your donation.
You can donate at www.poweredbypartners.org/donate. Choose either a
one-time donation or reoccurring monthly donation. From the drop-down box asking you to choose type of donation, choose Event Donation. In the notes section enter "Elevate Partners 2025." Please fill in all your contact information.
If you prefer to write a check, please sent it to Partners, 600 S. Saint Vrain Ave, Unit 2, Estes Park, CO 8057. Please write "Elevate Partners 2025" in the memo line on the check. Also please include your current mailing address, email address, and phone number.
Thank you for your support of Partners and the youth, families, and volunteers we serve!
For the past 37 years, local businesses and civic organizations have rallied behind the Rotary Club of Estes Park to help make their annual service project a success. This year, the event’s support needs have increased significantly— and the local community has responded with enthusiasm and generosity.
We are proud to recognize the organizations and businesses that have gone above and beyond in providing vital support for The Great Estes Park Duck Race of 2025:
Estes Park Education Foundation is contributing manpower, equipment, supplies, and expertise to help manage and operate this year’s Kid Zone.
Stanley Live, the entertainment arm of the historic Stanley Hotel, is offering complimentary tickets to duck adopters for the Burn The Ballroom Launch Party the night before the race. A pre-concert reception will celebrate 37 years of fundraising.
Sunny Boy Foundation will host a special activity for children, including live musical performances by Sunny Boy Jim Jack Jones.
Ballet Renaissance will present a special performance on the Main Stage at noon on race day. They are also a participating organization.
Estes Park Running Club will organize the annual 5K Duck Waddle on the morning of the race and is also a participating organization.
activity to the Kid Zone.
Stanley Home Museum is supporting event logistics by operating a shuttle service for attendees. They are also a participating organization and merchant partner.
Sasquatch Fly Fishing is supplying waders for the in-river crew, who monitor the ducks and rescue any that get stuck.
Estes Park Police Department Auxiliary is once again lending its expertise to ensure public safety. The auxiliary is also a participating organization.
Rocky Mountain Channel will livestream the event for remote adopters to join in the excitement.
Holiday Inn Estes Park is offering meeting space and hospitality services to support race planning. They are also donating prizes as a merchant partner. Elevated Marketing Agency is providing marketing, video production, and drone footage for the event.
Estes Nonprofit Network is contributing logistical and data support.
Visit Estes Park is providing their event marketing expertise and incorporated the Duck Race into their promotional efforts.
We are deeply grateful to these partners for helping make this community tradition possible.
It’s not too late to get involved! If your business is interested in supporting the 2025 Great Estes Park Duck Race, contact us at duckcentral@epduckrace.org.
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Backbone Adventures is launching the Duck Duck Jeep Rally!—a new feature that includes a custom and classic jeep show. Attendees can vote in the People’s Choice Award by “ducking” their favorite jeeps. Backbone is also a major sponsor and merchant partner.
The Munchin’ House, a local sweets shop, is donating prizes for all Kids’ Duck Race winners and serving as a merchant partner.
Creativity Cabin is bringing a fun art
The Great Estes Park Duck Race, presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park, is held annually on the first Saturday of May each year. This annual tradition started in 1989, making 2025 the 37th annual duck race. Over the years, it has earned more than $3 million for local Estes Park charities and civic groups.
Practical Gardening Tips For The Estes Valley
It’s time to start planning for your garden! Estes Park Garden Club invites you to its first meeting of 2025 on Monday, April 14 from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library.
Learn how to make the most of your high-elevation garden. Alison O'Connor from CSU Extension will discuss critter management, plant selection, and how to make the most out of a shorter growing season.
Frank Lancaster, Estes Park Master Gardener will be on hand to give examples of what works in his garden in Estes Park. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Garden Plot Announcement
Do you want to get your hands in the dirt? Gardening weather is coming soon!
The Estes Valley Community Garden is pleased to announce that we are accepting new and returning gardeners to garden with us this growing season.
The revised version of the application/license for a garden plot is now available on the website.
Look for us at www.evcg.org if you are interested in having a gardening plot at the Community Garden. Just download the 2025 license/contract and send it to evcg@evcg.org. If you want to mail your license/contract to us then send it to EVCG P.O. Box 4158, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Hope to see you at the garden this spring!
Next Knitting And Crocheting Get-Together April 7
You are invited to our (fun and free!) knitting and crocheting get–togethers in the Hondius Community Room at the Estes Valley Library on:
Monday, April 7, 5:00–7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 12, 5:00 - 7:30
Monday, June 9, 5:00 - 7:30
Monday, July 7, 5:00 - 7:30
It’s fun and free! Just bring your knitting or crocheting projects, and let’s
have fun together, talking and creating. If you need any help or advice with your project or pattern, we can help! No need to book or reserve a seat. Just show up! Come knit or crochet for a bit or all of it!
These get–togethers are hosted by Kim Snow.
Email: mtn.tribe@yahoo.com for more information.
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Ode To A Mountain Town Exhibit Opens At The Old Gallery
Want to understand what makes living in a small mountain town special? Just head to The Old Gallery in Allenspark this weekend for the Ode To A Mountain Town, an exhibit featuring original art by regional and local artists.
The exhibit will highlight the charming mountain town of Allenspark and the wholesome mountain lifestyle that it provides both its year-round and
summer-only residents.
These original and unique pieces of art are available for purchase.
“Our artists really enjoyed celebrating the reasons why people choose to live in this small mountain town,” said The Old Gallery Artists’ Communication Co-op Julie Neri. “We all have an appreciation for clean mountain living, affordability, wildlife, outdoor activities, a small supportive community, natural beauty and a peaceful and quieter lifestyle.”
The work of 25+ talented local and regional artists are featured at The Old Gallery, offering original creations in ceramics, oils, acrylics, sculpture, jewelry, woodturning, photography, illustration, textiles and more.
Neri added, “Ode To A Mountain Town depicts and showcases aspects of living in Allenspark through the artwork displayed and the accompanying narrative.”
The Old Gallery is a nonprofit that provides art, education, entertainment and social services to area residents and visitors, including the Community Cupboard Food Bank, Community Closet, yoga classes, concerts, art exhibitions and more.
Located at 14863 Highway 7 at the entrance to Allenspark, The Old Gallery is 20 minutes south of Estes Park and 20 minutes from Lyons.
The exhibit is available for viewing
and shopping through April 20. Currently, The Old Gallery is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, plase contact Kathy Sandmeier at kathy@theoldgallery.org or call 303-747-2906.
Deb Stanger, Aspens
Darlene Bushue, St. Malo photograph
Holly Daly, Meadow Mountain Café
Lois Edgar, Glass Mountain Horse
Julie Neri, A Cabin in the Trees
News From The Art Center Of Estes Park
ON EXHIBIT: “Capturing Paradise
At Home and Away” featuring the photography by Scott Dorman. A review by Art Center Board President Diana Wade: “I want to tell you a little about the captivating new Featured Artist Show that recently opened in our gallery. Long-time local resident and fire chief of 20 years, Scott Dorman’s presentation “Capturing Paradise – At Home and Away” is a sensational display of his talent. Scott’s choice of settings for the dynamic photos he creates are the Big Island of Hawaii and Estes Park, Colorado. (And I mustn’t leave out the skies above... in his wondrous shot of the Milky Way.)
As you enter Scott’s world and walk from photograph to photograph, you’ll experience the intense drama of lava flows spewing fire into the night and the tranquility of mountain lakes; the brilliance of an evening sunset and the powerful energy of a Canada goose lifting off from the water amidst furious splashes; wildlife and the wild wonders of our world. This is a show you’ll definitely want to see.”
In this third in a series of beginning Zentangle® classes, we will once again be drawing on a round Zendala tile. We will learn the techniques of laying
CLASSES: April 16,-10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – “Every subject has more than one possibility” with Cathy Goodale. Does the painting ask a question and do you have to answer it? Does a painting have to have a story? Elements to consider: light and value, edges, color, composition, number of shapes, etc. I will bring flowers for the painting sub-
down watercolors with analagous or complimentary colors, adding Zentangles on top of the watercolor and then using more watercolors to shade our design along with a graphite pencil. We will also use a white charcoal pencil to add highlights.
No need to have taken the first class. No need to be able to draw - if you can
1. Rock Cut Brewing Company has designated Partners as the beneficiary for their first quarter Rock Cut Gives Back for 2025. For every Altruism beer sold in January through March 2025, $1.00 will be donated from Rock Cut to Partners.
2. Adopt a Duck to Benefit Youth in Partners. The Great Estes Park Duck Race has some new things going on this year! One thing that is the same is anyone can adopt a duck or a Quack Pack - and if yours is one of the fastest, you'll win big prizes! Plus, $23 of every adoption directly supports youth in Partners. Single duck adoptions are $25 and Quack Packs (Adopt five and get a 6th chance to
write your name, you can Zentangle®! Come experience the joy of Zentangling and its unique meditative and mindful practice. Deb Coombs is a Certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT), long-time member of the Art Center and long-time resident of Estes Park. Materials provided by teacher as part of class fee. Deb will provide two white Zendala tiles, graphite pencil, white charcoal pencil, micron pen, two tortillions, marcus operandus, handout with step outs- all part of the class fee.
Students will provide their own watercolor set, brush, container for water and a ruler or something similar with at least a 6” straight edge. (See Materials/Supply Handout for details regarding suggested types of watercolor supplies to bring and where you might be able to purchase them.)
not high-end by any means, but it is the set that was used to paint the sample tiles and they turned out well.
Art Center Members: $36.00, nonmembers: $40.00
To register: online –
artcenterofestes.com under Arts Education tab or contact the office 970-5865882.
win) are $125! Partners Link is: www.epduckrace.org/partners.
Partners doesn't charge the youth or their families anything for being in our programs. Your support helps us help more youth in our community. Thanks in advance for your support! To learn more about Partners visit our website at poweredbypartners.org call 970-577-9348 or email kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org
3. Become a volunteer with Partners! Call 970-577-9348, email: kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org, or visit our website: poweredbypartners.org/get%20involved/ Thank you!
Deb will have a few watercolor sets, with brushes, on hand and available for purchase. ($8 payable directly to her on class day.)
Note: Your best bet is to email her in advance to have a set reserved at dcgneota@gmail.com These sets are
SATELLITE EXHIBITS: The Art center has exhibits on display at five satellite areas – US Bank, Bank of Estes Park, VERT, Snowy Peaks Winery and Estes Park Health.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Visit our social media outlets at Instagram at artcenterofep or Facebook at Art-Center-ofEstes-Park.
New Infusion Clinic Furniture Gives Patient Comfort And Privacy At Estes Park Health
Thanks to the generosity of the community and the success of the Crowns for the Care Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo fundraising efforts, the Estes Park Health Infusion Clinic has received brand-new furniture and privacy screens, creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for patients and families.
The updated space now offers improved seating, better patient privacy,
and a more welcoming atmosphere for those undergoing infusion treatments.
The new furniture increases both comfort and functionality, while the addition of privacy screens allows patients to receive care with a greater sense of dignity and peace.
The Estes Park Health Foundation is grateful to everyone who supports
Crowns for the Care. These improvements make a real difference in the patient experience, and it’s wonderful to see the impact of our community’s generosity.
The infusion clinic plays a critical role at Estes Park Health, serving patients who require chemotherapy, IV therapy, and other essential treatments. The updated furnishings provide a more healing and supportive space for both patients and their loved ones.
EPH Clinic is hosting a measles vaccination clinic for our community (adults & kids). No appointment needed!
Saturday, April 12 from 10a.m. – 1p.m.
Schedule: kids should receive MMR vaccines at 1 year and 4 years. Babies 6 months through 11 months are eligible for a “bonus” dose of MMR if at high risk (i.e. travel or in an outbreak area). Toddlers 13 months or older can get their second dose of MMR early if at high risk (minimum 1 month between vaccines).
Did you know…
Only 72% of school-aged children in Estes Park are adequately vaccinated against measles. In order to stop an outbreak, a community needs to have 95% vaccinated to achieve “herd immunity.”
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Estes Park Quota Club Wants To Help!
EspañolEstes Park Quota Club quiere ayudar!"
2) Can anything help with tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? From white noise machines to an electrical stimulation device, many things can reduce symptoms. See your doctor to learn more! Learn more about Quota Club's Hearing and Speech work in Estes Park at https://estesparkquota.com/contact-info
2) ¿Hay algo que pueda ayudar con el tinnitus (zumbido en los oídos)? Desde máquinas de ruido blanco hasta un dispositivo de estimulación eléctrica, muchas cosas pueden reducir los síntomas. ¡Consulte a su médico para obtener más información! Obtenga más información sobre el trabajo de audición y habla de Quota Club en Estes Park en https://estesparkquota.com/contact-info
EVICS Cutest Baby Photo Contestants 2025
April: Month Of The Young Child
April is here, and it’s all about celebrating the amazing kiddos in our lives! This special month is dedicated to recognizing the needs of young children and their families, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on the programs and services that support them. EVICS has a whole lineup of fun events leading up to this fantastic month, so get ready for some excitement!
Staff Baby Photo Contest: This one was a blast! We shared adorable baby photos of Cerissa, Jess, Angelina, and Rut online, and it was so much fun seeing your guesses roll in! Who do you think belongs to each photo? Everyone who guessed correctly got entered into a drawing for a delicious Kind Coffee gift card! A huge shoutout to Kind Coffee for their generous donations!
Cutest Baby Photo Contest: Got an irresistibly cute baby photo? We’ll be posting all the entries on Facebook and Instagram where you can vote for the cutest baby. Head on over to our socials and "like" your favorite! The winners will be announced at our Month of the Young Child Celebration Fun Fair, and we have some amazing prizes from local businesses for the top three!
1st place: A $100 gift card to The Grey House
2nd place: A $50 gift card to You Need Pie
3rd place: A box of delicious taffy from The Taffy Shop EVICS Family Fun Fair: The BIG event! We’re wrapping up all these awesome contests with a celebration of what matters most—our kiddos! Join us on Monday, April 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon full of joy, laughter, and family fun. We’ll be at Mountain View Bible Fellowship’s gym, where you’ll find tons of activities, crafts, and entertainment—everything is all about celebrating our little ones! Don’t miss out on the fun, bring the whole family.
Time To Help Neighbors In Need
By: Brian Schaffer
The Neighbors in Need Challenge began on April 1st and goes through May 31st. We are very hopeful that the $100,000 matching fund will be a great incentive to stretch your dollars when you give to Crossroads. We have two
One of our partners is the Village Thrift Shop. Since 2016 we have been sending clients to them with a designated voucher to shop for items that they would need, such as clothing and household goods. Every year, we have intentions of paying for the vouchers
months to maximize every dollar of this match, so help us get the word out. I know of several companies that have matching programs for their employees, and we have been the beneficiary of their giving. We are fortunate to have individuals, family foundations, businesses, churches and organizations who give multiple times throughout the year to support the work we do of feeding hungry people, keeping them housed, and taking care of the basic necessities of life when people come up short. On multiple occasions, I have watched many of our neighbors express their appreciation for the help we’ve given, and this does a heart good to see this happening. One of our success stories that we like to share is about an individual who had been living in his truck for the last few years, and is now housed in an affordable public housing unit. Our staff along with key volunteers were instrumental in bringing the pieces of this story together. Each person took a special interest in this individual, and one step led to another until all the pieces came into place for him to transition from an uncomfortable living condition to a comfortable, secure housing space where he has more control of his health and well-being. A good night’s sleep does wonders for a person; not to mention a nice warm shower, and a place to cook nutritious meals every day. We sometimes take these little conveniences for granted, so I’m glad to be reminded of what I would want for myself, should be something I should want for a neighbor in need. When you partner with Crossroads, we’re doing our best to provide the basic necessities for every Estes Valley resident in need. We feel extremely blessed to have an extensive network of partners who are wonderful to work with in sharing resources and collaborating on special projects that help our neighbors.
that were redeemed at the thrift shop, but as of yet we have not had to pay for anything because of the generous partnership we have with the good folks at Village Thrift Shop. Thank you so much VTS for helping take good care of our neighbors! In addition to the voucher program, we received various grants from them to help us assist more people throughout the year. We’re able to do more, because of the strong partnership we have with the incredible volunteers who are serving at the Village Thrift Shop. What you might not know is that this extra-ordinary group of individuals have given out over $1,000,000 dollars to support nonprofit organizations in the Estes Valley. That’s One-Million-Dollars being reinvested into our community! What a great mission and purpose to have as a thrift shop. I know we generally like to recruit people to serve at Crossroads and don’t get me wrong we still do, but right now I’d like to encourage any of you reading this to consider giving a few hours to the Village Thrift Shop to help them continue doing what they do best.
Knowing why an organization exists is pretty important, so I thought I’d share what VTS has on their website.
“Village Thrift Shop, Inc is a non-profit charitable organization that serves the Estes Valley by funding grants to local non-profit agencies and providing affordable goods to individuals. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) and your donations are tax-deductible.
We rely on donations and volunteer labor to maximize the distribution of funds to the community; all moneys above basic expenses will be used for the benefit of the Estes Valley.
We are committed to responsible use of resources by recycling and putting quality donated goods back into the hands of the community.”
Hold Fast!
By: Larry Strong
In a symbolic gesture of our hands being open, Sherie and I have been focusing on “letting go” of some stuff in our lives that we need to shed. Doing this together as a married couple has been a catharsis of sorts and we’ve once again realized there are some things that can be hard to let go of. Old habits, familiar thought patterns and unhealthy character defects don’t die easy. We’re reminded change is a choice not a skill. Making better choices is…well, a choice isn’t it? What to let go of? What to hang on to?
While it takes much less muscle power for our hands to be open than clenched, are there some things we may want to hold on to for dear life? I be lieve there are. Let’s take a quick look at a couple things we may want to “HOLD FAST” to. Rather than a death grip, let’s call it a “life grip.”
Hold fast to faith. I realize some will do a “U-Turn” about now but hang tight for just a bit. Truth is, we all have faith. It’s simply a matter of whom or what we place our faith in. And I’m not talking about religion. I’m suggesting we find and hold fast to a personal belief and trust in Someone other than ourselves. I lived a rather small, selfcentered life until I came to realize there was a loving God who had a purpose and plan for me. If you haven’t made a step of faith yet I encourage you to reach out to God. Ask Him if He’s real. He’ll answer.
Hold fast to family. I must admit, the older I get the more family means to
me. Starting with my wife Sherie, I’ve come to realize that it can be way too easy to take family for granted. Honestly, I need to be grateful they put up with me. Simply put, family is family. Hold fast to your family. There are no “ties that bind” like family ties. Hold fast to freedom. How much is our faith and family impacted by our freedom? It’s no secret our freedom is under attack. There are enemies to “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” It’s been said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” What are you willing to do to be free?
Galatians 5:1 says, “It’s for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by the yoke of slavery.” If we’ve got nothing worth dying for it begs the question if we have anything worth living for. You were worth dying for. Jesus Christ gave His life for all of us on a cross to purchase our forgiveness from sin. If Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior hold fast to Him. If not, I encourage you to ask Jesus into your life. Whatever stands in your way, give your burden to God and embrace the peace He has for you. Receive the true freedom available to you through Jesus and hold fast! He wants to hold fast to you.
We’re “HOLDING FAST” at Men on Fire. This Saturday at 8:00 a.m. we’re meeting at the Senior Center, 1760 Olympian Lane. MOF will be back at the American Legion on April 12th Breakfast burritos, donuts, coffee, laughs and encouragement are on the menu.
Join other men standing firm with a purpose worth dying for. Join us Satur-
Supporting Dr. Tom Leigh For EPH Board
To The Editor:
We have known Dr. Tom Leigh for a number of years, during which time he worked as an emergency room doctor for Estes Park Health (EPH). His commitment to providing excellent healthcare to the citizens of Estes Park has always been commendable, but what struck us the most was his willingness to listen to his fellow staff members and provide a sounding board for their many issues. He has seen firsthand the problems that exist at the hospital and his commonsense, compassionate ideas about how to address those problems
make him ideal for serving as an EPH board member. He is courageous, smart, works well with his peers and is dedicated to the Estes Park community. If you seek a board member who is committed to transparency and believes in an open dialogue between the hospital board and the community and who will place the vitality of the hospital and the medical needs of everyone as his top priority, then please cast your vote for Dr. Tom Leigh for the Estes Park Hospital board.
Liz and Ken Zornes
By: Judi Smith
Mountain Town Waste
In large cities like Fort Collins, Loveland, Denver, Boulder, Longmont, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Grand Junction, there are many, many people disposing of many, many things and it is easy to justify a broad expanse of options for when one has too much. This is more difficult in the small mountain towns that dot the landscape of Colorado. However, it is the vision of the state to reach a point where every Coloradoan has viable choices – and understands what they are and the responsibility to choose well.
Pitkin County currently has a 42% waste diversion rate, the highest in the state. To achieve this they have some very impressive events, including the Ski Dropoff which collects skis, snowboards, poles and bindings in March and April each year. Aspen’s brand new Construction and Demolition (C+D) Debris Diversion which recycles cement, corrugated cardboard (OCC), porcelain (sinks, toilets, tubs), metal appliances, scrap metal, untreated lumber and pallets (RW: raw wood), asphalt, rock and dirt opened last month. Permitted projects larger than 2,000 sq. ft. pay a deposit, refundable if the project meets the redirection requirements. Pitkin County’s similar
project now achieves 66% redirection. However, most impressive is the Aspen Organic Ordinance. Beginning in 2023 with retail food businesses, this law requires composting of food scraps, plant waste and compostable paper and food service items. (Clean OCC and paper go to recycling instead. RW goes to C+D.) This program will expand to all businesses in 2026 and to every premises in Aspen by 2028. Then, nothing that “was once alive” will going to the landfill.
The SustainableBreck Plan began in 2011 with dual goals of reducing consumption (and thereby total waste) and of raising the redirection rate. Today, Summit County diverts 20% of the waste generated, with four recycling drop-off centers, open 24/7, in Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Breckenridge and the SCRAP Yard (in Dillon) dedicated to the project. The Summit County Relocation Allocation District (SCRAP) currently accepts scrap metal, tires, porcelain (toilets, sinks, bathtubs), wood (pallets and lumber), antifreeze, food waste, motor oil and cooking oil. According to the Disposal District website, it is a challenge to raise their diversion rate to 40%, the goal for 2035, due to the volume of visitors who do not yet have recycling at their hotels and VRBOs.
Rocky Mountain Meditation Group Events For April
Come and join The Rocky Mountain Meditation Group, Salt & Stone Wellness Spa and Ethereal Breathwork for all of our amazing community offerings. From nature walks to transformative breathwork, there is something for everyone. Experience ultimate relaxation with our Meditative Sound Baths. Rebalance your mind, body, and spirit through soothing sound therapy and transformative breathwork techniques. Sound healing promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, enhances mental clarity, and boosts emotional well-being. It can also improve sleep quality, lower anxiety, and stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Join us for a peaceful journey toward wellness and inner calm.
Upcoming events:
4/2 at 10 a.m. - Earth element Sound Bath with Emerald
4/12 at 6 p.m. - Full Moon Sound Bath with Emerald
4/16 at 10 a.m. - Meditative Sound Bath with Emerald
4/18 at 6 p.m. - Breathwork and Drum Journey with Jody
4/20 at 1 p.m. - Throat Chakra exploration and meditation
4/22 at 6 p.m. - Breathwork and Sound Bath with Jody
4/27 at 1 p.m. - Walking meditation with Gosia
4/29 at 6 p.m. - New Moon Breathwork and Sound Bath with Jody
Please, reach out to:
- Gosia with The Rocky Mountain Meditation Group (414) 550-5282
- Emerald with Salt & Stone Wellness
Spa (970) 786-4796
- Jody with Ethereal Breathwork (970) 214-0040
Easter Church Services
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Schedule of Services at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 N. St. Vrain Ave.Estes Park, Colorado.
Wednesday, Lenten Midweek Worship Services
April 9-6:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Worship April 17, 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday Worship April 18, Noon, 6:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Festival Worship Service April 20, 9:00
All are welcome to join us in this season of penitence and great joy in the salvation Christ has won for us on the cross and in His glorious resurrection, which guarantees that we too shall have eternal life!
12 Noon - Stations of the Cross † Followed by “The Mass of the PreSanctified”
Easter Day – April 20th
9:30 a.m. - Lighting of the New Fire & The Easter Service of Holy Communion
(Note: There will be no Morning Prayer.) We are located at 3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO. Turn from Fish Creek Rd. onto Little Valley Rd. and follow the signs to St. Francis. If you have any questions or comments, please call Bishop Williams at (970) 577-0601. And see our website at
Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church
Lent is a season for reflection, repentance and spiritual renewal leading up to the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. All are invited to spend time with us at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, which began on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Save the following dates; Wednesday, April 9- Soup supper at 4:30-Holden Evening Prayer at 5:30
Maunday Thursday, April 17-Worship at 5:30
Please join us for any or all of these meaningful times together.
St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church
Stations of the Cross - Fridays in Lent
† 4:00 p.m. – Walking the Way of the Cross (Good Friday at 12 Noon)
Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 13th
Holy Communion Service 9:30 a.m. (Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m.)
† Blessing & Distribution of the Palms
† The Passion According to St. Matthew (Congregation will participate)
The Passion According to St. Mark, Part One - Monday, April 14th
† 10:00 a.m. – Morning Prayer & Reading of the Passion
The Passion According to St. Mark, Part Two - Tuesday, April 15th
† 10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer & Reading of the Passion
The Passion According to St. LukeWednesday, April 16th
† 10:00 a.m. - Morning Prayer & Reading of the Passion
Maundy Thursday – Thursday, April 17th
Holy Communion Service 4:00 p.m.
† Followed by the Procession to the Altar of Repose
† The Sanctuary is laid bare
† Washing of the Feet (The Maundy)
† Watch at the Altar of Repose
Good Friday – April 18th
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Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church – 920 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, Colorado
Mass Times and Schedule for Lent and Holy Week / Easter 2025
April 4: Stations of the Cross 5:00 p.m.
April 10: Penitential Service
Reconciliation – Spanish: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation – English: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April 11: Stations of the Cross 5:00 p.m.
April 12: Palm Sunday Anticipatory Mass 4:00 p.m.
April 13: Palm Sunday 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mass
Holy Week:
April 17: Holy Thursday – Parish Office closed at 2:00 p.m. No Mass at 8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m. Mass
Eucharistic Adoration until 9:30 p.m.
April 18: Good Friday – Parish Office closed
No Communion Service at 8:30 Stations of the Cross 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Mass
April 19: Holy Saturday
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
April 20: Happy Easter! 8:00 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. Mass
11:15 a.m. Reconciliation in Spanish 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish
April 21: Parish Office closed https://ourladyofthemtns.org/
If you would like your church Easter church services published here, please email them to kris@estesparknews.com by Tuesday at noon for the next Friday publication.
Janice Newman
Janice Ann Newman passed away Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at the age of 80 while doing what she loved the most, which was hiking with her husband, Bill. She was born on December 30th, 1944 in New Haven, Connecticut. Janice is survived by Bill Newman and her two sons Scott and Greg. Scott and his wife Rebecca live in Strasburg, CO and Greg and his wife Sarah live in Fort Collins, CO along with their three sons, Levi, Everett and Kai.
Janice served as Vice President of Nursing at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, Michigan and later became the Director of Childcare Services for Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She moved to Estes Park, CO in 1999 with her husband and established the organization known as the Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success. In 2007, Janice received the prestigious State of Colorado Children’s Champion Award. She was also a dedicated volunteer at Rocky Mountain National Park for 19 years with over 4,000 hours of volun-
teer service. She will be fondly remembered as an exceptionally loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She absolutely loved the mountains, the outdoors, nature, hiking, skiing, and above all, she loved her family and the closeness of her family throughout her years. She was always supportive and encouraging to others, loved baseball, enjoyed the simple things in life and thoroughly loved her three grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled at Allnutt Funeral Service Estes Park Chapel for June 21, 2025 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contributions, if desired, may be made to St Jude’s Hospital, or to Hillsdale College of Hillsdale, Michigan. Please visit allnuttestespark.com for donation links and to leave messages to the family.
Allnutt Funeral Service of Estes Park is honored to walk alongside the Newman family during this difficult transition. Flowers may be ordered directly from The Enchanted Florist of Estes Park, CO.
Passion Sunday Service Coming Up At St. Francis Church
By: Bishop Owen Williams
Every so often I get questions about the Calendar for the Church Year. Here in the United States, we have seasons… winter, spring, summer & fall. There are twelve months, fifty-two weeks and several national holidays. This is our regular yearly calender.
Several Christian denominations have Liturgical Calendars. For Tradi tional Anglicans, ours is called the “Ordo Calendar.” It keeps us focused on our lives, witness and spiritual duty to Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Our Church Year begins (Advent) on the Sunday, four weeks before the Feast Day of the Birth of Christ, which is, of course, December 25th. The Ordo Calendar is also called a Liturgical Calendar from a Greek phrase; “work of the people.”
This Liturgical Calendar helps us focus on the work of the “Body of Christ.” This work goes on all year round, and it has seasons. Most people are familiar with Christmas Day; that’s the beginning of Christmastide, or “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” We are currently in the middle of the Season of Lent. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday, or the secular “Mardi Gras,” and ends the day before Easter.
This coming Sunday, “Passion Sunday” marks the beginning of Passiontide. For many Christians, the week from Passion Sunday until Palm Sunday is a time of deeper reflection; not just giving up chocolate, as some do during Lent. One can meditate on the death and resurrection of Lazarus, where “Jesus Wept,” as He raised Lazarus from his grave.
In many churches, like St. Francis, most of the images and statues in the church are covered. This is to remind us of the temporary nature of all things, even the tall mountains surrounding us. As a dear lady of a church I once served remarked, “If you can see it, it won’t last.” This is only a preview of The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But first, the Christian needs to make new and present, the hope and promise, of Jesus. As Job said “If a man die, shall he live again?” The answer is in Christ’s promise, “…they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
(Hebrews 9:15)
Please join us this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for Holy Communion which begins the Passion Week. You are also invited to join us at every Friday at 4 p.m. during Lent (through Good Friday on April 18th,), as we walk the Way of the Cross. This is a devotional journey following Christ’s pathway to His Crucifixion, where He took on the sins of the whole world for our redemption. St. Francis Anglican Church is a Traditional, Apostolic and Evangelistic Christian church nestled in the midst of the pines and aspens in Little Valley. We invite you to join us every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for a Service of Holy Communion (Morning Prayer is offered at 9 a.m.). We are located at 3480 St. Francis Way, Estes Park, CO 80517. Turn from Fish Creek Rd. onto Little Valley Rd. and follow the signs to St. Francis. If you have any questions or comments, please call Bishop Williams at (970) 577-0601. And see our website at stfrancisestespark.com.
H. Warren Wilkewitz
Warren Wilkewitz, 79, of Estes Park passed away suddenly on February 24, 2025 in New Braunfels, Texas while wintering there with his wife, Karol.
Warren was born in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Howard and Jean Hauserman Wilkewitz. He was raised by them on a dairy farm in Sarver, Pennsylvania that had been in the Wilkewitz family for over 100 years.
After being called into the ministry, he graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. While in seminary he served as Youth Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville, Illinois. Later, after graduation he served there as Associate Pastor. He was a Presbyterian Church USA pastor for
44 years, counting it as a privilege to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ and be a caring Shepherd to the congregations he served. He served churches in Libertyville, Illinois, South Bend, Indiana, Boulder, Colorado, Springfield, Illinois and Blytheville, Arkansas.
Warren is survived by his wife, Karol and five wonderful children, including two sons, Dan Wilkewitz (Urvashi) of Windsor, Colorado and Bret Wilkewitz of Denver, Colorado; two stepsons, Scott Wilson (Angie) of Prescott, Arizona and Todd Wilson (Mary) of Windsor, Colorado and one stepdaughter, Carolyn Provenzano (Steve) of Yorba Linda, California. Warren and Karol have thirteen grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Christian Church of Estes Park at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
Service Reminder For Catherine Moon
Catherine Moon died peacefully on 12/18/2024 with family surrounding her at Anschutz Medical Center Denver after a courageous fight against an unfair adversary, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She fought the disease with her signature grit, strength of character, positive attitude and faith.
A reminder that her memorial service will be held this Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700
Ave., Estes Park, CO at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine’s name are welcome at the two organizations who provided her so much support during her fight with ALS: Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies (pccrusa.org) or ALS United Rocky Mountain (https://alsrockymountain.org).
Please visit allnuttestespark.com to leave messages for the family.
“Taste And See”
One of the great traditions in Estes Park is the dine around with different restaurants showing off their best dishes for everyone to try. It is truly a delight for those who choose to participate! Likewise, the Biblical psalmist also invites us to ‘taste and see that the Lord is good!’ (Psalm 34:8). As there are different restaurants to try in our local dine around, there are also different Bible studies in our community. Community Bible Study (CBS) offers something unique and powerful. It is a nondenominational Bible study for all ages where the focus is the study of Scripture alone. This focus encourages participants to engage and study the one true God as He reveals Himself through His Word. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God says ‘You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.’ (Jeremiah 29:13). So there is no greater time than now to participate in seeking God! April is visitors month for CBS and an opportunity for anyone inter-
ested in finding God through His word and ‘tasting’ the reality of His goodness. We are currently studying 1 & 2 Peter which is rich in spiritual truths and practical advice for living a godly life. There are several options available to try CBS. The day class meets every Tuesday morning 9:15-11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Bible Fellowship. It has discussion groups for women and classes for children -babies through 6th grade. (For legal reasons, we cannot accept children as visitors during April, but moms are encouraged to visit.)
On Tuesday evenings there is also a men's group that meets at Mountain View and a virtual/online women’s group that are both held at 5:30-7:00 p.m. So many ways to seek God!
Feel free to show up or email estesparkcbs@gmail.com if you need more information.
Taste and see what Community Bible Study in Estes Park is all about!
Brodie
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Seeking team players to work at Rocky Mountain Conservancy Retail Warehouse in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Seasonal:
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Responsible for managing and coordinating the Association's Exchange Visitor (EV) program in-country experience. Exchange Visitor (J) visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the United States.
The YMCA of the Rockies hosts the following under the Exchange Visitor Program: Work and Travel, Camp Counselor Intern, and Trainee programs. This position pays $20.52 - $23.02/hour with benefits and employee perks including medical benefits, participation in the YMCA retirement fund, generous PTO/vacation, discounted childcare, ski passes, and free or discounted gear rentals.
Now Hiring: House Cleaners
$800–$1,000+ per week doing rewarding work with a team that values you.
✨ Weekly Pay
✨ Year-Round Permanent Position ✨ Paid Vacation
✨ 4% Matching Retirement 401k
✨ $21.50–$24 per hour + great tips
✨ Supportive, Team-Oriented Environment
✨ Equipment and training provided No experience needed - just a great attitude and a strong work ethic! Apply Today! info@wayfindercleaning.com Call or text 970-585-8587.
The Adventure Activities Director is responsible for the Aerial Challenge Course, Climbing Wall Facilitation, the Gear Shop, and the Mountain Center Desk at the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center. This position hires, trains, and supervises staff in all aspects of Adventure Activities, while also facilitating and developing programs to benefit guests.
$21.00 - $25.00/hour with full benefits, generous PTO/vacation, YMCA membership, and many more employee perks. To learn more and apply, please visit
The Family Programs Director develops, coordinates and administers programs directed towards families of all ages, including but not limited to, Family Programs, recreation activities and specialty weekends. This position pays $20.97$24.90/hour with benefits and employee perks including medical benefits, participation in the YMCA retirement fund, generous PTO/vacation, discounted childcare, ski passes, and free or discounted gear rentals.
Looking for experienced Framer/Interior Carpenter to join our team.
Hourly pay based on experience. Apply by calling 970 586 5796 or stop by our office at 950 Comanche Street Suite 101 to pick up an application.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.
Regular Full-time
Administrative Assistant I -
Town Clerk's Office
Administrative Assistant I -
Public Works Department
Police Officer I - III
Seasonal:
Community Service Officer
Parks Maintenance Worker I/II
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Homes
Furnished Family Home.
4 bedroom 2 bath w/2 car garage and sunroom. Available April 1 with month to month lease. $2800 per month and security deposit. Utilities included, 970-624-7191
Apartments
Small studio in downtown Estes. 1-yr lease, NS/NP, single occ. $900/mo. Work Ref and Credit req’d. Call 425-818-4158
Storage Units
For rent : 15’x 13’ x 10‘ tall storage unit. Some built in shelves. $225 / month. Outdoor vehicle storage also available. Call Mike 970-214-8844
Wants To Rent
Wanted: Parking space for a 7 x 16 enclosed trailer. Please contact MC at 970-214-9735.
Commercial Rentals
Office Space for Rent
1377 Sq. Ft., Conference Room, 3 Private Offices, High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room. 351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865
nathan@kinleybuilt.com
Commercial Rentals
Charming Private Office in Historic Downtown Estes Park 166 Virginia, Suite 2,
Looking for a professional, fully furnished office in the heart of Estes Park? This beautifully renovated oneperson office is located in a historic building right downtown, just steps from Bond Park, local banks, and the business district.
Features & Amenities:
• Prime downtown location with signage on Virginia Drive
• All utilities included (except internet)
• Wired for Fiber Optics & High-Speed Internet via Trailblazer
• Access to a separate conference room with a large TV for Zoom meetings
• Shared kitchen with coffee setup
• Copy machine available for your business needs
Ideal for remote professionals, entrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a quiet, professional workspace in a vibrant setting. $800 per month Call Thom at 970-586-2448 to schedule a tour!
Commercial Rentals
6 RIVERFRONT OFFICES FOR RENT
Incls: Private Parking, Utilities, WiFi, A/C, Alarm System, Kitchenette Upscaled Log Building $3,000 mo. 460 Prospect Village Dr., EP Call Bret Freedman 970-215-2494
Wants To Rent
Wanted: Parking space for a 7 x 16 enclosed trailer. Please contact MC at 970-214-9735.
TRANSPORTATION Misc.
4 Bridgestone Tires, Ecopia Plus EP422, All Season, 235/60/R16, 15k miles. $150. 970-577-0620
“A clean home is a happy home” Book us for your next cleaning! Email: alcleaningservices121@ gmail.com Phone:(970) 567-0644
MAIL / PACKAGE DELIVERY
Perform a variety of functions to accomplish the distribution of mail and packages. Vehicle and gas supplied. Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Competitive pay. Full time preferred but will also consider part time. Call Mark at 402-321-5371
Gro u p Sa l eS repreSe n tative
Responsible for researching, contacting, and booking new group and conference business, and negotiating terms of group contracts. This position requires the ability to work in a fastpaced, multi-tasking environment, while upholding the YMCA of the Rockies mission, policies, and programs. This position can be based out of the Estes Park or Granby location of YMCA of the Rockies. $21.00 - $23.00/hour with benefits and employee perks including medical benefits, participation in the YMCA retirement fund, generous PTO/vacation, discounted childcare, ski passes, and free or discounted gear rentals.
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Sewing/Alterations
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. Small Furniture, Restoration, Outdoor and RV Cushions, and Commercial Upholstery. Call for appointment 970-492-5446 Piano Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com Pet Care
Love Your Pet walking, care & house-sitting 970-391-8140
Estate Sales
ESTATE/MOVING SALE
Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548
Estate Sale
Sat 9-3, Sun 9-1
Follow Judi’s Signs to: 657 Cedar Ridge Cr. (Off Moraine)
