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In March, I turned a new decade of my life. In younger days, I didn’t think much of those decade changes. Now, it’s a bit gratifying to make it to each next threshold, and to be a useful member of society, and have two daughters who are good citizens. I’ve stayed reasonably fit and much of that due to my athletic wife: We take our Peak Partners approach to hikes and mountains and marathons over the years.
Carpe diem, “seize the day”: Seizing the day is important, it’s a building block. To do long-term good work, we need the whole-life version, whether in work, art, service, play, music, whatever. I offer you carpe vitam, “seize the life,” “make the most of life.” Each year, Linda and I make a list of the trails and summits and lakes to which we’d like to hike in the following year, so we can seize the all-too-short summer. (Seizing the summer is “carpe aestate.”)
Time is precious, fleeting, and my time as mayor is limited. I must study, learn, listen, guide, and make decisions to help our town and residents and guests. As I close in on my first full year (April 23), how can I help Estes be the best that it can be?
When it comes to development versus preservation, I believe that every development must be weighed by the Town Board in terms of need and fit, while respecting the resources, character, and beauty of Estes Park. I see the goal as “sustainable transformation”: moving to superior technologies and materials and methods, while operating in harmony with the natural world, and while respecting those who already live here. “Sustainable growth” in a limited moun-
tain cradle is a misnomer. We can’t expand forever, and we don’t want to make the mistake of going higher and higher vertically with our buildings.
I hear from newcomers and long-timers about developments. What a remarkable spectrum of opinions I hear! I try to view each development framed by the full history of Estes. Where are we today, where have we come from in 155 years, how do our actions today impact future generations? Our impact must be balanced with the preservation of natural resources and beauty, or our time here is limited. Each development demands that we seize the moment (“carpe momentum”) to weigh all factors and make the best call.
I speak frequently of the evolution of transportation, but I don’t see the size of the Estes population changing dramatically – we are limited by our surrounding mountains. There’s no Denver sprawl here. I do expect that in the future we will see more younger families as we offer additional housing options. I do expect that many of our commuting workers will be able to reap the benefits of advanced transportation when we get there. Personal selftransport will change shape over the decades, but there will also be high-volume, convenient transit (groups and “microtransit”) up and down the hill (and within town). I do expect that our population will see greater ethnic diversity, since that’s been a hallmark of America over the centuries and is likely to continue in the long run. Carpe diversitatem! In my life I have learned so much from so many types and tints and shapes of people and philosophies. Varied ingredients will continue to be tossed into the melting pot of America, as we’ve seen for centuries. New flavors,
new spices, it continues to add to our culture, art, discourse, music, sports, education.
I was very disappointed to hear of the indefinite postponement of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District’s new plant. They do a tremendous job of managing the products they manage and working in harmony with nature while handling the substantial “output” of so the human population here. I offer them any support my office can properly offer as they navigate through this hurdle to take their operation into the 2030s and forward to the rest of this century. My house is actually serviced by the Estes Park Sanitation District, which has a smaller footprint in town, but is just as important. I appreciate both organizations, and our own water utility department, in their efforts to send pure and pristine water down the hill to our Front Range neighbors. I wish that UTSD could seize the opportunity (“occasionem carpe”), but I’m sure they’ll find the best path forward toward modernization.
Annexation of the unincorporated parts of Estes Valley (the Larimer County portions) is something I favor, and in general, I’ll support those opportunities. I’ll cease with my “seize” verbiage in regard to this, since those annexations happen best when they’re desired by the County, the Town, and local stakeholders.
In the meantime, while we have vitality, let us make the most of life. Every day, every season, every year; how quickly it goes by.
24 Years At Premier Members Credit Union
Congratulations to Sandi DeSanti on her 24th Anniversary at Premier Members Credit Union.
Sandi started her career with Boulder Valley Credit Union here in Estes Park in 2001 and continued through the merger when they became Premier Members Credit Union in 2015.
Her co-workers say, “Without her presence, we wouldn’t have been able to reach where we are today. Sandi is recognized
today for 24 years of continuous service to Premier Members. Her commitment and contributions have made a real impact. Every member who has worked with Sandi all know how amazing she is in her role as a Financial Services Representative III, we are lucky and blessed to have her!”
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Sandi and her co-workers celebrated the 24 years of hard work and commitment she has put into her career with PMCU.
Sandi DeSanti Celebrates
What a wonderful gesture from John Shirley bringing in 24 roses and cake to celebrate Sandi DeSanti.
Statement Regarding The Visit Estes Park CEO Search Process
As many in the community know, the Estes Park Local Marketing District (Visit Estes Park) was recently engaged in a search process for the next CEO.
Near the end of the process, allegations were raised related to one of the finalist candidates. This created the need for the Search Committee to pause the search and recommend an investigation be completed to determine the veracity of the allegations. The District Board agreed with the Search Committee’s recommendation and a third-party investigator was brought in to complete the investigation.
The investigation is complete and the District Board has been briefed on the outcome with assistance of its legal counsel. Based on the investigation’s conclusions, while accounts of the evening in question differed and ultimately did not indicate that the candidate engaged in inappropriate behavior,
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 16th, 2025, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 11 calls for serv-
the allegations appeared to be raised in good faith. In addition, there was no finding that District staff were related to or a source of the allegations.
However, prior to the investigation concluding, the candidate that was the subject of the allegations withdrew from consideration. This was an unfortunate result, but the Board understands the consideration that went into it and wishes the candidate well.
In order to move forward, the Board had recommended that the Search Committee reconvene and determine appropriate next steps in finalizing the CEO search process.
The Search Committee held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 19 to initiate this review and will share its recommendation with the Board for discussion at the upcoming March 27 Board meeting. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
ice. This included:
• Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 4
• Alarm Activation: 2
• Odor Investigation: 3
• Possible Gas Leak: 1
• Assist: 1 www.estesvalleyfire.org
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Estes Valley Land Trust Announces 2025 Member Events
The Estes Valley Land Trust announces their lineup of member events and there’s something for everyone. This year’s events include summer breakfasts at Eagle Rock School and Hermit Park Open Space, hikes on privately-owned conserved land, a sneak-peek of a future public open space, and a workshop focused on the proper use of herbicide to combat noxious weeds.
“Whether you're looking to hit the trail with other land trust members or learn more about wolverines, there are a range of land conservation topics to discover this year,” said Alicia Rochambeau, Estes Valley Land Trust Event Coordinator.
The list of events serves as a good “save the date” announcement so land trust members can mark their calendars and plan their summer activities. Nonmembers who are interested in any of these events can join the land trust easily by visiting www.evlandtrust.org/donate. New
members receive two free vouchers to summer breakfasts (a $40 value) and invitations to our events. Joining the land trust today will ensure you get an invitation to these events. Registration instructions will be announced prior to each event via email.
For the past 35 years, the land trust has provided unique educational opportunities. “Our members enjoy learning about wildlife and outdoor recreation, especially by hiking together or attending an outdoor breakfast at a conserved property,” said Rochambeau. “We encourage people to join the land trust and look forward to seeing them at one of our upcoming events.”
About the Estes Valley Land TrustFounded in 1987 by Estes Park residents, the Estes Valley Land Trust is a nationally recognized land conservation organization that has preserved more than 10,000 acres of land, including some of the most iconic landscapes in the Estes Valley.
Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) Meeting Speaker
The public is invited to the Estes Land Stewardship Association meeting (ELSA) on Thursday, April 3rd at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Meeting Room at US Bank, 363 E. Elkhorn. (The parking lot at US Bank is now paid parking so park in the library lot.)
Larimer County Land Stewardship Manager, Casey Cisneros will be presenting information regarding noxious weed management in unincorporated Estes Valley, a review of 2024 data, introduce meadow hawkweed (new Larimer County Noxious Weed) and 2025 priorities. He will also be answering questions from the audience. Take this opportunity to learn more about how you can be good land stewards and the Colorado Noxious Weed Act.
More information about ELSA sponsored weed disposal events, the Estes Park weed ordinance, ELSA’s weed booklet, Week Alert articles, etc. can be found at estes.org/weeds You can contact the Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) at ELSA.weeds@gmail.com ELSA meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Meeting Room at US Bank during
March and April. Monitored Weed Drop-offs are held the third Saturday in July, August and September. Articles will be posted in the EP News prior to these drop-off events. ELSA is a 501 (c) (3) unincorporated nonprofit organization. Our primary objective is to address the noxious weeds invading the region by promoting awareness of invasive plants and their impacts, through education and outreach efforts.
Owning property in the Estes Valley can be challenging and different! Bagging mature weeds during the summer months is not how you want to spend your time. Be proactive – learn your native plants and manage the invasive plants in a timely manner with a weed management specialist if you don’t have the time, energy or expertise to manage your property. A list of weed management specialists who can help is available at larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/ applicators. Management strategies and information can be found under at estes.org/weeds under the Helpful Documents page. Twenty Ob-Noxious Weeds in the Estes Valley Identification and Management Guide booklets are available at Ace Hardware, Park Supply, and Estes Valley Library.
Crutches4Africa.org
Estes Park Sunrise and Noon Rotary collaborate on a good project to provide mobility devices to people stricken with polio. To help Crutches4Africa, call (303) 877-2803 or email c4a@crutches4africa.org. To learn more go to: www.crutches4africa.org
Please help with this very worthy Rotary Club cause.
Thank you, Annie Slack 970-231-6697
• equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and pressure checks
• same day appointments for eye pain, emergencies and foreign body removal
• referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care
• full service optical for specialized eyewear
The Chamber Welcomes New Operations Manager Kiley Jo Schroeder
By: Estes Chamber of Commerce
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"The Operations Manager is a pivotal role within the Chamber, overseeing daily operations, coordinating economic development initiatives, and fostering a thriving local business environment," said Chamber President Colleen DePasquale.
"We are thrilled to have found an outstanding candidate to fill the role; Kiley is a dynamic professional with a strong background in business development, strategic partnerships, and sales, and I'm confident she has already become a valued member of the team."
lations, and managed key business development projects. Her experience spans diverse industries, including media, medical sales, and nonprofit organizations. "We're looking forward to bringing her ability to drive growth and build meaningful connections to enhance and expand the work of the Chamber and the Economic Development & Workforce Council," added Depasquale.
Kiley joins the Chamber, most recently serving as the Strategic Partnerships Manager for the YMCA of the Rockies, where she successfully led outside sales initiatives, community re-
"I'm excited for the opportunity to serve the Estes Valley community, where my family has been deeply rooted for over 30 years," Schroeder said. "I'm looking forward to using my skills and passion for relationship-building to support local businesses and strengthen the Chamber’s impact," she added. If you'd like to learn more about the Chamber, EDWC, or their newest addition, check out esteschamber.org
Kiley Schroeder
Estes Park Health Foundation Celebrates Doctors’ Day With Lunch & Appreciation
At Estes Park Health, we know our physicians are the heart of exceptional patient care, and for National Doctors’ Day, we made sure they felt the love!
To show our appreciation, Estes Park Health Foundation hosted a special luncheon, treating our dedicated doctors to a well-earned pizza party. Along with great food, each physician received a gift bag as a small token of gratitude for their commitment to our community’s health.
In the weeks leading up to National Physicians Week (March 25-31), we’ve been sharing stories about Estes Park Health doctors, highlighting their fascinating lives both in and out of the hospital. From mountain biking to music-making, our doctors bring in-
credible passion to their work—and their hobbies!
Thank you to every physician at Estes Park Health for your dedication, expertise, and compassion. We are grateful for all that you do!
To show your appreciation or make a donation in honor of your favorite doctor, visit GiveToEPH.org/donate or call 970-577-4370.
The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health and develops, manages, and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about their initiatives, volunteer, or give, please contact them at GiveToEPH.org/donate or 970-577-4370.
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For quite awhile now I’ve subscribed to “The Morning,” a news briefing sent to my e-mail box every morning by the New York Times. It’s really just headlines followed by ledes with enough information to give me the sense that I know what’s happening in the big, messy world out there. This is my main source of news.
At the bottom of The Morning are the two online games I play each day: Connections and Strands. I used to do Wordle and the Mini-Crossword as well but I was spending so much time staring at my phone that an hour into the day, I had that blobby feeling like I’d been sitting too long. (I got the same feeling binge-watching the entire first season of Only Murders in the Building It’s the one show I’ve ever binged on except for the single day in the mid-1970s when I sat in a movie theater to see all the Planet of the Apes movies, one after the other. Even then I had to leave early for a babysitting job so I didn’t stay for all five movies.)
Along with “The Morning,” my affiliate Joe and I subscribe to the daily newspaper. But these days I’m skipping over so many stories with upsetting headlines that I’m not getting much news from the paper. I skim the front section, read sports headlines, opinions, recipes and gardening tips and then I work the Sudoku.
After comparing news sources with a group of friends on Zoom last weekend, a question arose: How much of this—if any of it—falls under the category of social media? We know Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok are the big daddies of the social networking universe, but what about Zoom? Is e-mail considered a social medium? What about texts?
We realized we needed to define “social media.” Does it include all online communication? If it is a monologue rather than a dialogue, is it still social media? In other words, if I post something and don’t get any hits, does that make it anti-social media?
First, someone in the group suggested that social media needs to involve others. It’s social, after all. Think of it this way: if you go to a party and don’t talk to anyone, you’re not being social. Let’s say you sit in the corner and work a jigsaw puzzle. That’s not being social. When you let out a whoop and shout “I got one!” because you put a piece in place, then you become social. It’s the same thing in the virtual world: playing Wordle doesn’t qualify as using social media. Posting the results on Facebook, which people do, makes it so.
Second, social media needs to be consumed on a device. (Remember chain letters sent via snail mail? I would write
a letter on paper, put it in an envelope and post it to someone far away. She would add to the letter and send it to a friend. He would continue the letter and mail it back to me.) Chain letters would not be considered social media, even though they involved a group, because the communication was not electronic. (I am using the past tense here because I believe chain letters are extinct.)
Phone party lines of yore were the social media up to the mid-20th century; multiple people listening in on a conversation on a device—attached to a wall—for the purpose of gathering information and passing it on. We might have called that nosy biddy spreading someone else’s news a blabbermouth
Today we have content creators and influencers The word gossip is too oldfashioned for use in the 21st century even though a lot of what we see online is exactly that.
After a healthy discussion, my group of friends determined that our definition of social media is “sharing information electronically with a group.”
That takes texting out of the social media category because texting is more of a fingertip-to-fingertip, one-to-one conversation. But what if I send a group text? Doesn’t that qualify as sharing information with a community on a device?
And again I ask, what about Zoom? It is 1) sharing information 2) electronically 3) with a group. Yet somehow Zoom doesn’t seem to fit the social media mold any more than texting does.
I write this column every week and send it electronically to the Estes Park News. The paper gets printed, with The Thunker on page 9, and is distributed throughout Estes Park and mailed to subscribers across the country. In addition, I e-mail the column to my own list of readers and I post it on Facebook. Because of that, I am participating in social media.
I don’t have exact numbers but I email this column to about 150 readers and get around 500 hits each week on The Thunker Facebook page. If I were to eliminate social media from my life, I would deny 650 readers my words, wisdom, and wit each week (Lots of words, not as much wisdom and wit. Insert smiley emoji here). I don’t want to do that, so I continue participating in social media. The classic adage (also an oxymoron) fits well here: All things in moderation. You know what I meme?
You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com.
Contact 970-577-4370 or e-mail giving@eph.org Raise money for cancer treatment services at Estes Park Health! Winner will be crowned July 7th!
NASA’s Next Great Observatory: A New Era Of Planet Hunting
The Estes Valley Astronomical Society is offering a free public lecture Saturday, March 29th at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.
The Habitable Worlds Observatory is a large infrared/optical/ul traviolet space telescope recommended by the National Academies’ Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s. HWO is a concept for a mission that would search for and characterize habitable planets beyond our solar system. The mission’s main objective would be to identify and directly image at least 25 potentially habitable worlds. It would then use spectroscopy to search for chemical “biosignatures” in these planets’ atmospheres, including gasses such as oxygen and methane which could serve as critical evidence for life. The observatory would introduce new capabilities to study the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution, giving us important new insights into the evolution of cosmic structures, including how galaxies form and develop
over time. – NASA
Our speaker is Dr. Laura Coyle, a Sr. Principal Optical Engineer at BAE Systems, Space & Mission Systems, Inc. She has served as the Principal Investigator for the Ultra-Stable Large Telescope Research and Analysis (ULTRA) series of programs over the last five years. Dr. Coyle supports a range of opportunities from internal research and development efforts to flight programs. She was a member of the team responsible for the alignment and performance characterization of the Operational Land Imager 2 instrument for the Landsat-9 mission, as well as a member of the optical test team and on-orbit commissioning team for the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr. Coyle also serves as the Civil Astrophysics Technology Initiative lead, overseeing technology development for ultra-stable optical systems and general astrophysics missions. Dr. Coyle completed her BA in Physics and Applied Mathematics at Colgate University, followed by her MS and PhD in Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona’s Wyant College of Optical Sciences.
The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a questionand-answer period, lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through our new 16 inch dome telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org.
Impression of NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory. Credit: NASA.
The Nonprofit Network’s Circus: Release Your Inner Child
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. 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. Have fun and release your inner child. Visit www.bit.ly/dunkraiser. The circus is coming to town!
Adopt Your Ducks Now For The Great Estes Park Duck Race
Don’t wait until the last minute! Adopt your ducks now and support the local nonprofit or civic organization of your choice. It may be snowy now, but the Great Estes Park Duck Race—presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park—is just seven weeks away! The race begins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3.
The race will include four qualifying “flights,” with up to 3,000 ducks per race.
This year’s event benefits 74 nonprofit and civic organizations, and by adopting a duck, you’ll not only support a great cause—you might even win a prize!
To adopt ducks, visit www.EPDuckRace.org/adopt-ducks. Simply choose an organization and complete your adoption online using a credit card.
What’s New for 2025?
This year’s race features an exciting new format! The course is shorter, with ducks racing down the Big Thompson River from the starting line just west of Riverside Plaza to the Visitor’s Center finish line. Spectators can walk along the Riverwalk and watch their ducks in action.
Each flight will award dozens of prizes to the first ducks across the finish line. Plus, the first 25 ducks from each flight will move on to the final championship race, where the grand prizes will be awarded!
Why Have a Duck Race?
The Rotary Club of Estes Park organized this year’s duck race to support 74 local nonprofits. When you adopt a duck for $25, your chosen organization receives $23 as a direct donation. The remaining $2 helps cover event operational costs. Over the past 36 years, this beloved community event has raised more than $3.2 million for Estes Valley nonprofits.
Join the Fun!
Experience a fun-filled day at the Great Estes Park Duck Race and the satisfaction
of knowing you’re supporting vital community organizations. Adopt your ducks today! To follow developments with the 2025 race, visit the event website (www.EPDuckRace.org) and the Club website (portal.clubrunner.ca/5241).
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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The generosity of sponsors makes the Great Estes Park Duck Race possible. This year, expanded sponsorship options are available that include prominent co-branding opportunities.
For details on sponsorships, visit www.EPDuckRace.org/sponsorship-opportunities or contact us at
sponsors@EPDuckRace.org.
A Raven’s Garden Of Verse, Celebrating Poetry Month
April is not only the first full month of spring, it also marks National Poetry Month. Just as warmer days invite us to open windows and venture outdoors, poetry opens the doors to a world of welcoming possibilities. Local storytellers Kur tis Kelly and Kerry Aiken are teaming up once again for an hour of spokenword entertainment to herald springtime in a program called “A Raven’s Garden of Verse.”
The festive program will take place Friday, April 4 at 1 p.m. and repeated at 4 p.m., in the comfortable setting of Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge.
Following up on their popular Christmas and Valentine’s Day readings, Aiken and Kelly have assembled a lively line-up of poems. Attendees will enjoy a medley of verse, sometimes humorous, sometimes eerie, sometimes profound: poems from legends like
Edna St. Vincent Millay and Mary Oliver; poems from local legends of history like innkeeper Charles Edwin Hewes and ranger Jack Moomaw; the humorous verse of Shel Silverstein—with a poem that became the lyrics to Johnny Cash’s A Boy
Named Sue.” And it wouldn’t be complete in the Raven’s Roast setting without a brief visit from Edgar Allan Poe. This and much more await at the April 4th event.
Drop in for either session held at 164 East Elkhorn Avenue in Riverside Plaza. This Readers’ Theater event is free, and everyone is invited. While listening, attendees can also enjoy the many Raven’s Roast specialties available for purchase, including coffees, teas, hot cocoa and bakery treats.
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Please join us for a blood drive at Estes Park High School this Sunday, March 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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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
Estes Valley Foreign Policy Association April
Staying well-informed and up-to-date on the prevailing American issues of our time has never been more difficult and complicated than it is right now. Understanding facts and learning unbiased information directly affecting you, your children, and your grandchildren has never been more important. Where can you find that kind of critical information in Estes Park? The New York Times? The BBC? CNN or Fox?
The Answer: The Great Decisions Forum at the Estes Valley Library.
The Thursday April 3rd presentation addresses US Changing Leadership of the World Economy.
Lecture: World Economy Leadership
and wise taxpayers. Diversity of ideas is heartily welcomed and embraced by all during our discussion.
Each month, the forum meets to discuss key social, economic, and security issues to understand fully how government policies and events affect us and shape our immediate future. The forum moderator (a local Estes Park neighbor of yours) leads the group through a short, high-quality video lecture. Each video features up-to-date information developed by a nationally recognized subject matter expert. Forum attendees then freely discuss the topic, exchanging ideas and personal experiences. The Forum is apolitical and focuses on building an understanding that we need to be educated, voters
Our chapter on this subject can be found in the Estes Valley Library in the booklet titled Great Decisions 2025. This chapter was written by Daniel Drezner, Professor of International Politics, a nonresident senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and the co-director of Fletcher's Russia and Eurasia Program. Prior to joining The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, he taught at the University of Chicago and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He received his B.A. in political economy from Williams College and an M.A. in economics and PhD in political science from Stanford University.
The US has advanced new ideas about trade, technology, industrial policy, competition with China, and the organization of the world economy. What are America's options and opportunities as a
leader of the world economy? How will America's "foreign policy for the middle class" and strategic competition with China impact its leadership role? Will the great powers clash or cooperate in the coming year? The White House Administration is determined to set new directions and rewrite trade policy. The mission and purpose of the Estes Valley Foreign Policy Association, a non-political, non-profit organization, is to educate citizens on the critical national issues of our time. Attendance is free. Presentations are conducted by leaders and executives from diverse fields, complemented by active involvement from local citizens. This meeting will be held in the Wasson Room at our fabulous Estes Valley Library, Thursday, April 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in beautiful downtown Estes Park. Be the best-informed Citizen you can be in 2025 and participate in these free educational sessions.
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 follow-up 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.
Daniel Drezner Professor of International Politics
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 encouraged 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
Model Railroad Club Meeting
You are invited to join the Estes Valley Model Railroaders at their monthly meeting. We will be meeting at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
This invitation is for anyone who loves trains, or loves modeling, or wants to learn about model trains, model train layouts or what our Estes Club does.
All are welcome and are under no obligation. If you cannot attend but are interested in knowing more about our club, or our September Rails in the Rockies train show, please email us at estesparktrainshow@gmail.com
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.
Zia Velani 9th Grade
Congratulations to Zia Velani, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for March 28, 2025.
Zia is the daughter of Faraz and Rabail Velani.
At EPHS, Zia is a member of the girls soccer team and this is her first season playing. Her favorite classes are choir and biology. She is proud that she is taking Algebra 2, a junior level class, and that she is taking biology, which is a sophomore level class. She is also proud that she has maintained good grades even while being busy with sports.
Outside of school, Zia and her family love to travel the world and they are enjoying the experiences travel brings. In the winter, she and her family love to go skiing at new resorts. She likes taking advantage of the nature and scenery of Estes Park. At home she loves to read because she says, “It transports you to a different world.”
She has two siblings who are both in middle school. She has a passion for music, whether it is singing, playing an instrument or just listening to music in general.
Paul Harris Fellow Awarded
The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club recognized Rotarian Jeff Morris, Investment Advisor Representative at Moloney Securities, with a Paul Harris Fellow Award on March 25th
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, supporting its humanitarian and educational programs.
Zia said, “There are many places I would like to visit but one that is at the top of my list is Japan, specifically during the spring to see the cherry blossoms. I have heard that the people there are very kind and that it is gorgeous there. I want to be able to see that first-hand.”
Zia’s all time favorite quote is “In a world where you can be anything, be kind” by Clare Pooley. This quote is her favorite because many people in this world desire to be many things in life, yet they forget about being a kind human being.
The best piece of advice Zia could give to someone is that it is better to shoot high and miss than to aim low and hit. When asked her plans after high school, Zia said, “I still have a long way to go before I graduate but I do plan to go to college, hopefully Harvard as that is my goal. I want to take time to travel solo and make my own experiences, I don’t know if I want to do this right after high school or during college.”
Last year the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club's 100% contribution to The Rotary Foundation Annual Program fund awarded them the prestigious100% Paul Harris Club award at District Conference in May 2024.
Thanks to the generosity of Jeff Morris contribution to our Foundation’s Annual Fund, he is helping to enable Rotarians to provide clean water to fill the cups of a community, offer mothers and their newborn babies pre and postnatal care, prevent diseases, support the intricate studies in peace and
conflict resolution while at the same time providing basic literacy to children who would not have had the opportunity to learn support that sharing of expertise and knowledge from professionals crossing oceans and transcending cultures. This is what Rotary does, and it is people like Jeff and clubs like ours that make it all possible. Thank you Jeff! If you are looking to gain a sense of pride and fulfillment from being part of an esteemed international organization, we hope you will consider joining Rotary. We invite you to join us for the fun of fellowship activities and social events that foster a sense of community. The Rotary Club of Estes Valley Sunrise meets Tuesday mornings from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. at the Expedition Lodge. Please be our guest for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Visit our website at
portal.clubrunner.ca/5242 or Facebook at www.facebook.com/EstesValleySunriseR otary
Jeff Morris receives the Paul Harris Award and Pin from Eric Blackhurst and Bill Howell.
Fitness FUNdraiser To Benefit Salud Family Health Center
The Estes Park Fitness Community has come together to support the ongoing operations of our local and treasured Salud Family Health Center.
Take a tour of our local fitness options in Estes Park with a Fitness Passport! All proceeds go directly to Salud and you get to have fun in the process.
Seven local owned gyms & studios have donated a sampling of all things fitness in Estes Park- 1 week passes and multiple classes are offered with the Fitness Passport. Try one or try them all, the Fitness Passport allows you access to the following businesses: Jazzercise, Estes Park Yoga, Estes Park Pi-
lates, ProActive Fitness, Vert Fitness, Estes Functional Fitness & Estes Valley Recreation Center. Passports are available for purchase now at all participating businesses for $199 ($400 value ) and good for six weeks starting April 1st and ending May 15th. Checks only made out directly to Salud. One Grand Prize winner will be drawn from participants that get their Passport punched from at least five of the studios/gyms during the six weeks. Grand Prize is valued at over $1,000 with gift cards from local area businesses. For more information you can contact: MJ Tyman estesparkpilates@gmail.com
What Is The Quota Loan Closet
Estes Park Quota, as a service to our community, opened the Medical Equipment Loan Closet in 1952 with a walker, a cane and a wheelchair and the volunteers worked out of a member’s home. That first year the Loan Closet served 27 people. The Loan Closet now has over 624 pieces of medical equipment valued at almost $100,000.00, available for loan to all of Estes Valley and our visitors. Since the 1980’s, the Quota Loan Closet has been housed on Estes Park Health property. Staffing for Loan Closet is done totally through the volunteer efforts of 14
Quota members who are available to check out or accept returns of equipment seven days a week.
In 2023, 258 individuals checked out 475 pieces of equipment. Quota is a non-profit organization so the service is free with a refundable deposit and/or donation. The funds donated support the repairs and replacement of our equipment. For information on how to secure medical equipment from the Loan Closet, visit estesparkquota.com or call Linda Polland at 719-337-3318.
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.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Wordsmith & Wonder:
Author Talk with Jodi Picoult
Wednesday, April 2, 5 - 6 p.m., online Chat with highly acclaimed author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name. Told in intertwining narratives from two women, the novel is a tale of ambition, courage, and desire. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.
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 novel, which is a celebration of travel and a nod to the importance of place in fiction. Presented with Macdonald Book Shop.
The Stories, Science, & History of 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 fea tured 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
Maker March: Suncatchers
Monday, March 31, 5:307:30 p.m., Makerspace
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.
ADULTS
Tech Help with Digital Navigators of Larimer County
Welcome spring sunshine with your own suncatcher! Design an insert with alcohol ink, then use the Cricut Maker to tie the piece together. Recommended for adults and teens.
Paint a Spring Sign
Tuesday, April 1, 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.
Spring Bunny Flower Pots
Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Friday, April 11, 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.
Make a Spring Gnome Magnet
Thursday, April 3, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace
repeated 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.
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.
Election Information with the League of Women Voters of Estes Park
Thursday, April 3, 12 - 2 p.m., Library Atrium
The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will be on hand to help with voter registration, important election dates, and other information about voting in local, regional, and national elections.
Cricut Adventures: Create a Bigfoot Card
Friday, April 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Thursday, April 10, 5:307:30 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.
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
Spring Pipe Cleaner Art
Wednesday, April 2, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Makerspace
Create pipe cleaner bunnies and butterflies as an ode to spring! Please note: hot glue guns will be used.
Teen Advisory Council
Thursday, April 3, 6 - 7 p.m., Makerspace
Monthly meeting for tweens and teens (ages 11-18) who would like to recommend ideas for library programming, designs for future teen space, and collection purchases for their age group.
Solder a Robot Car
Saturday, April 5, 2 - 4 p.m., Makerspace
repeated Wednesday, April 9, 4 - 6 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.
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!
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 Bo: Thurs., April 3 at 11 a.m.
Read to Therapy Dog Annie: Sat., April 5 at 11 a.m.
Storybook Explorers: Sat., April 12 at 11:15 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.
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).
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Study Session
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Wasson Room
See session topics and view board materials at estesvalleylibrary.org/board. 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.
Hello, Spring: Welcome A New Season At The Public Library
Snow may be in the forecast and the wind still roars… That must mean that spring in the mountains is officially here. As the temperatures warm and the bluebirds return, take a walk downtown and stop by the public library, where you can enjoy programs, collections, and resources that will put some “spring” in your step.
On Friday, April 4, local author Aimie K. Runyan will be back at the library to give a first look at her new book, The Wandering Season. She’ll take us through the sights, sounds, and tastes of the novel, which is a celebration of travel and a nod to the importance of place in fiction.
Macdonald Book Shop will be onsite and after the talk, readers can purchase a copy of Aimie’s book and even have it signed by the author. Participants are invited to join in-person in the Hondius Community Room, or online from anywhere in the world.
Maker March is wrapping up but the creator fun continues throughout the
month of April. Among other programs, kids and teens can join us to dye eggs on April 19, while learning egg puns that are guaranteed to crack them up.
Little patrons can get involved with this month’s springy storytimes! Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, baby storytime takes place at 10 a.m. and preschooler storytime follows at 10:30 a.m. In April, these early learning opportunities will be themed around birds, rabbits, eggs, and spring.
“Storytime helps build executive function skills like focus, self-regulation, and absorbing and retaining new information,” said Melanie Kozlowski, Children’s Librarian. “These skills are crucial for success in school and in life.”
Make the library part of your spring routine! Visit the downtown branch, open daily, or check out our online resources, available 24/7. Learn more at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Rotary Club Of Estes Park Presents The Candidates For The Estes Park Health Hospital Board Thursday, April 3rd
Max, Sierra, Elsa, Brandi And Bear Need New, Loving, Forever Families
Max is seven years old and great with other dogs. He likes walks and car rides and is a great protector. Max would not be a good fit with kids.
Sierra is a gorgeous Husky, about two years old. She loves people, is an awesome dog, funny, crate trained and playful.
Elsa she is an amazing girl. She’s about 60 pounds, four years old and loves to go for walks. She is really easy on a leash and loves all humans. Elsa is truly just a big lover. We don’t think she’d be good with cats.
Brandi is a two year old healer mix. She is fun and high energy. She loves everyone and is crate trained.
Bear is a gorgeous, fluffy male kitty who is about nine years old. He is very calm and friendly.
All of these great pets are looking for their forever homes. Please make their wishes come true.
Call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet or foster any of these special pets.
All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a nonprofit organization that is the Estes Valley’s only humane society. You can make a tax-deductible do-
nation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information about the Pet Association, please visit petassociationestespark.com.
Come join us to hear five can didates, Tim Cashman, Thomas E. Leigh, Max Salfinger, Ralph Strick land and Janet Zeschin. Each will present a four-minute introductory talk, followed by questions from the members. Rotary is a non partisan organization and this is not an endorsement of any candidate. 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, if joining us for lunch.
Recently my wife and I had our periodic ‘HouseCalls’ visit by a member of the Medicare nursing staff. During the checkup of blood pressure, heart and lung functioning, and other physical conditions of each of us, she told me: “Bob, remember ‘Bananas, sunrise, chair”, which she asked me to repeat several times. Why was I asked this? And to draw a clock with numbers, and hands depicting an exact time, and similar tests? It’s because one in three people will die of dementia in the U.S….two-thirds of them women… and she was checking my mind.
In his book, Unbreakable Brain, Dr. Will Mitchell states it like it is. “Today it’s considered normal for people’s to get weaker, less sharp, and less able as we age. From forgetting where you put your car keys to forgetting your children’s names, these have become common experiences of aging. Even worse is the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s and other diseases of aging. They cause millions of people to suffer as they lose their autonomy, freedom, and independence, bit by bit.” He asks, “Is it possible to avoid becoming one of these individuals…to prevent dementia? Or reverse it?”…”The answer is ‘Yes!’…Like all other organs of the body, the brain needs to be fed and exercised to stay strong or get stronger.” In the course of his excellent book, Dr. Mitchell will discuss: a healthy diet, regular physical activity, challenging mental activity (ie. Play, sing, and listen to familiar music; go back to school,…or simply play Sudoku,); sleep and rest, make smart choices…including reducing stress, and exercises for the brain.
As you know, the Bible has much to say about the mind, and the proper care and use of it. Jesus gave, as the ‘greatest commandment’: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, your soul, your strength, and your mind, and your neighbor as yourself!” (Luke 10:27) And those who truly ‘love the Lord, our God’ will realize that such is shown by our minds activity, as well as some physical actions…like attending a church service, doing good deeds, etc. Our minds have to be involved in our singing, our prayers, etc. Someone has said it well: “My words rise up, my thoughts remain below. Words without thoughts will never to heaven, go.” Jesus condemned some: “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” (Matt. 15:8) Paul would later condemn some who ‘partake of the Lord’s Supper…communion…without thinking about Jesus’ great sacrifice, and in so doing, “drink damnation unto themselves”. (I Cor. 11:29) The mind is terribly important in all our worship…as we sing, (not simply listen to others sing), as we listen to the message, as prayers are offered, etc.
Here are several scriptures that challenge us to properly use our minds: (1) Renew your mind: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may test and approve what the will of God is—His pleasing and perfect will” (Rom. 12:1,2) (2) Guard your heart: Proverbs 4:23, reminds us to “Guard our heart, for everything flows from it.” (3) Be careful what your mind is focused on. Paul writes: “Finally, brothers, whatsoever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, is there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” And promises that ‘the God of peace will be with us’ as a result: (Phil. 4:8). As I ponder these scriptures, and think about what is presented to our minds daily on our television sets, how can we possible think pure… true…lovely…good report…just…thoughts. We may need to change some of our ‘viewing’ habits.
But enough ‘preaching’. If you are concerned about the possibility of ‘dementia’ or ‘Alzheimer’s’ onset, you can take a sample test by pulling up and printing off the SAGE (Self Administered Gerocognitive Examinatrion) test (http://sagetest.osu.edu). There are several tests that you can take free-of-charge, to see how you do. (If you can’t get one, let me know and I have a few printed off…thanks to Ohio State University) God bless. Bob Lewis
Peak 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.
arrangements of folk classics “Down to 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.
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,
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.
Sandra Wong And Victor Mestas Perez To Perform At Estes Park High School Auditorium This Saturday, March 29th
Join violinist and nyckelharpist Sandra Wong and pianist Victor Mestas Perez for an unforgettable evening of music at the Estes Park High School Auditorium this Saturday, March 29th, at 7:00 p.m.
Their dynamic performance will feature a blend of classical favorites and original works, offering something for everyone.
Tickets: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for youth (ages 6-18), and free for children 5 and under. Purchase tickets online at www.fineartsguild.org, or at the door.
For more information, contact: fineartsguildep@gmail.com.
Upcoming Eagles And Elton John Tribute By Performer Roy Dearen
Join us for a free concert featuring Roy Dearen playing keyboards on Tuesday, April 1, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy Roy’s Tribute to the Eagles and Elton John, along with timeless hits from Bobby Vinton, Paul Anka, Carole King, and Andy Williams. This special performance is open to the community and will be held at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, 1760 Olympian Lane. Roy delivers captivating vocals while playing electronic keyboards, using advanced technology to recreate the rich harmonies of beloved hits from the ’60s and ’70s— live and in real time. Although his playlist is over 200 songs, each holds a special place in his heart, making every performance a nostalgic and heartfelt journey through music history.
A familiar face around town, Roy is a seasoned performer you may have seen at one of his many local shows. He has entertained audiences as a solo act under the name Faded with Minor Rust at venues such as Performance Park, the American Legion, Snowy Peaks Winery, Cousin Pat’s, and numerous times at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center. If you’d like to book Roy for your private or public event, reach out to him at roykdear@yahoo.com.
Attendees of the upcoming concert at the EPSCC are welcome to enjoy lunch during the event. Guests may bring their own meal or pre-purchase a hot lunch featuring stuffed meatloaf (with broccoli, bacon, and cheese), mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables. Meals must be ordered in advance by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31. The cost is $7 for EPSCC members and $12 for non-members. Those interested in meal discounts and a variety of activities can become EPSCC members for just $35 per year. For more information or to place a meal order, call (970) 581-2195.
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 knit-
ting 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.
Merry Marthas To Meet On March 28
The next meeting of the Merry Marthas will be held on Friday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue.
Merry Marthas is a group of women who
sew, knit, crochet, or weave and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome whether experienced or a beginner. For more information, please call the church at 970-586-4404.
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu
Mar 31 – Apr 4
Monday, Mar 31 Chicken Salad Croissant w/ Potato Salad
Friday, Apr 11 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day
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, Mar 31st, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Mar 28th. 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
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
Taste Of Estes Is Coming! Get Your Tickets Now
It’s time to get your taste buds ready for a delicious evening at Quota Club of Estes Park’s 38th an nual Taste of Estes event.
This fun com
munity tradition features some of the area's best restau rants offering sa vory samples of their menu offerings. At the event, you will
Taste of Estes is a fun springtime event where one cannot only enjoy great food and drinks, but also venture out and reconnect with friends and neighbors who may not have been seen during these long winter months.
The Estes Park Quota Club is a women’s service club
enjoy an endless array of delicious food and beverages from Avant Garde Aleworks
Bird & Jim
Cinnamon’s Bakery
Claire’s Restaurant & Bar
Cousin Pat’s Pub and Grill
Ed’s Cantina Ember
Estes Park Distillery, Home to Bob & Tony’s Himalayan Curry & Kabob
Lonigan’s Nightclub & Grill
Rock Cut Brewing
Snowy Peaks Winery
Spice Rack
Starbucks
Sweet Basilico
The Egg of Estes
The Post
The Taffy Shop
YMCA of the Rockies
You Need Pie
which seeks to serve the community through supporting a variety of charitable purposes. Proceeds from the Taste of Estes tickets go to support the various projects that Quota adopts, such as the Medical Equipment Loan Closet, student grants, hearing and speech needs, service to youth and elderly, helping disadvantaged women and children, and supporting community needs such as providing AED devices for Estes Park Police Department and ambulances for Estes Park Health!
The Taste of Estes will be held on Thursday, April 24th, in the Assembly Hall at the YMCA of the Rockies, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Parking will be available in the administration parking lot and the parking lot behind Wind River Lodge area.
A big shout out to the generous Taste sponsors: State Farm - Susan Fereday,YMCA of the Rockies, Edward Jones - Derek Vinge, First Colorado Realty, Richardson Team Realty, Estes Park News, Glacier Lily Beauty, The Thompson Group and Estes Park Mountain Shop. The support for this event from these businesses is crucial to this event's success.
EXCITING NEWS: You spoke and we listened. Many have asked if there was a way they could pay a bit more and have a reserved seat. Well this year you can! You can either purchase one seat, or if you and eight friends want to reserve a whole table you can do that as well. We are setting aside 10 tables of nine to be used for our reserved seating. Individual seats are $50 per person. To reserve a whole table for nine is $500. Tickets for reserved seating can only be purchased by using the QR code below, and your tickets will be available at Will Call when you arrive at the event.
For those who just want to come and enjoy, tickets are now on sale for $35 for adults, and $10 for kids 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center, Macdonald Book Shop, from any Quota member or you can scan the QR code shown here. Get your tickets today, as this event is often a sell-out!
Don’t miss the Taste of Estes, a delicious Estes Park tradition. It is the place to be on April 24th!
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Paint A Barn Quilt,
Quilters, crafters, painters, and creative minds! You are all invited to join the barn quilt trend this Easter season. Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley is celebrating Christ’s resurrection with a paint party featuring a 9 x 12 inch 3D
On Saturday, April 5th from 1-4 p.m. Cornerstone Church will be hosting a free workshop on creating your very own hand-painted barn quilt design. All supplies will be provided at no cost. Please wear something you don’t mind being artistically cre ative in.
America has a rich history enhanced by early immigrants who decorated the exteriors of buildings with painted geometric designs to represent their heritage, spiritual beliefs and unique traditions. Many of us have seen lovely fabric quilts that are passed down from one generation to the next. The barn quilt design brought similar beauty to the rural landscapes. Each painted pattern was a personal expression to adorn humble structures and offered a point of reference to travelers. Barn quilts have gained recognition in more recent years beginning with a woman in Ohio who painted a modern
version of the barn quilt in 2001 to honor her mother’s love of quilting. Others were inspired to create their own designs and displayed them for fellow neighbors and passersby. The barn quilt “trails” grew in popularity and eventually ignited interest across America. Our cultures and communities have been brightened and celebrated by reviving an older tradition. The painted barn quilt cross craft represents and celebrates a historical moment that changed the course of humanity. The death of Jesus on a cross, his burial and resurrection give Christ followers a point of reference like the barn quilts guiding travelers. Those who believe in Him for forgiveness of sin have “crossed” over from spiritual death to life. We no longer question which path to follow or how to arrive at our destination safely. Christ is our guide.
I hope you’ll join me on Saturday, April 5th from 1-5 p.m. at Cornerstone Church for this fun celebration of faith. I’d love to have you reserve your spot by contacting me, Sarah Busch, at 308 207-5442. Also, be sure to mark your calendars to join us for our Easter Service, Sunday April 20th at 10:30 a..m.
Free Tax Preparation Service At The Estes Valley Library
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 970-586-8116 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).
Meet The Buyers For The Trail Ridge Store & CaféRocky Mountain National Park
The Trail Ridge Store & Café, located at the top of Rocky Mountain National Park, is looking for Local Vendors, Artists and Authors!
Xanterra Travel Collection, the concessioner for the Trail Ridge Store & Café, is conducting Meet the Buyer interviews with local artists, authors, and vendors the second week in April. Xanterra is always looking for locally made, unique, and good quality products for the guests who visit Rocky Mountain National Park and the Trail Ridge Store & Café.
Categories we are interested in from Local Vendors and Artisans are:
Locally made Rocky Mountain souvenirs, tee-shirts, mugs, etc.
Handcrafted pottery, carvings, paintings, gifts, and jewelry
Handcrafted local candies, jams, jellies, and snacks
Xanterra Travel Collection will be scheduling meetings with each artist and the corporate buying team so they can discuss the process and possibility of incorporating these locally made products in the Trail Ridge Store assortment for the upcoming 2025 season.
Please contact Chuck Donato at the email address below. We are requesting product pictures, or a website URL be sent in the initial email.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Rocky Mountain National Park 945 Moraine Avenue Estes Park, Colorado 80517 970-586-2133
cdonato@xanterra.com
Still Time To Donate To Elevate Partners Fundraising Dinner 2025
Thank You Donors From Youth In Action
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
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
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!
On Friday the 7th, Youth in Action hosted their annual Bingo Night fundraiser. It was a big success and many families showed up and had a great time. The group would like to thank
the many businesses who generously donated and sponsored the event as it would have not been possible without them.
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
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.
Crossroads Hosting Easter Blessing Food Distribution April 10
On Thursday, April 10th, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., we will be hosting our Easter Blessing food distribution at Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church. We are registering people right now, and anticipate over 120 families. There is a lot of food packed into these boxes, and they’re valued at $100.
them for the great work they do for us, but let me tell you, they’re worth every penny! Every penny they pick up along with everything else in the jars is helping us make a lasting impact in the Estes Valley.
If you would like to sponsor a food box for a family, we can make arrangements for you. It’s as easy as making a secure online donation at www.CrossroadsEP.org or by mailing a $100 check to us. And, of course, if you’d like to drop off a crisp $100 bill, we’re here to receive it. I’m sure Benjamin Franklin would be honored to partner with you on this business venture of feeding families for Easter dinner. Besides getting his face on the $100 bill, Benjamin was known for some pretty famous quotes. One of my favorites is that “Well done is better than well said.” Maybe Benjamin grew up hearing the phrase, “Actions speak louder than Words,”and he decided to put his words into action. At Crossroads, we’re always trying to do our very best to put love in action as we meet the needs of our neighbors. We would love for you to join us in expressing love for neighbor through the Easter Blessing food distribution.
Another quote from Benjamin is “A penny saved is a penny earned”. This brings back some childhood memories when you really could get quite a bit for a penny. I liked the gumball machines the best, so whenever I walked the streets, I’d be on the lookout for pennies. Sometimes I’d pinch my pennies until I had enough for something bigger such as a candy bar. On those special days, I really felt like I was one of the luckiest kids in town. I’m sure you’re familiar with the rhyme that says, “Find a penny, pick it up, then all day you’ll have good luck.” I think we’re more than lucky today at Crossroads to have countless supporters who contribute to the Changing Lives jars located throughout town. Every penny counts, and in 2024, we collected $19,281.83.
We are so grateful for the hard work of two wonderful ladies who oversee our Changing Lives collection each month. They are Joy Basia and Linda Perschbacher! We could never repay
Here are the partnering businesses who have Changing Lives jars: Antonio’s Pizza, Aspen Glow, Backbone Adventures, Bank of Estes, Bear’s Den, Big Horn Restaurant, Big Red of the Rockies, Blades, Blake Trading Company, Blue Moon Restaurant, Bob & Tony’s Pizza, Buckles of Estes/Sports Hound, Burgers & Gyros, Cabin Fever Jewelry, Caramel Corn, Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, CBD, Claire’s Restaurant, Craftsman in Leather, Country Market, Cousin Pat’s Pub, Dakota Jewelry, Earthwood Collections, East Side Grocery, Ed’s Cantina and Grill, Egg of Estes, Elevations, Elkin’s Liquor, El Mex-Kal Mexican Restaurant, Ember, Estes Park Knife Co., Estes Park Lumber, Estes Park Pet Supply, Estes Park Souvenirs, Estes Park Sweatshirt Center, Estes Paws, Estes Village, Fashion Express Tees, Favorite Things, Funky Moose, Green Jeep Tours, Hogback Distillery, Himalayan Arts, Himalayan Curry and Kabob, Hunter’s Chop House, Hyk , Kirk’s Fly Shop, KOA Campground, Lithium, Mad Moose, Mary Jane’s, Macdonald Book Shop, Mocha Angelo’s Espresso, Moose Creek Shoes, Mother’s Café, Mountain Blown Glass, Mountain Gear, Munchin’ House, Napa Auto Supply, Nepals, Omnibus, Once Upon a Hive, Outdoor World, Park Supply Hardware, Peak’s Hallmark, Penelope’s Burgers, Phat Bear, Pines & Cones, Plum Creek Shoe Station, Raven Roast, Rocket Fizz, Rocky Mountain Candies, Rocky Mountain Connection, Rocky Mountain Deli, Rocky Mountain Flavors/Grandma’s Cookies, Rock Mountain Liquor, Rocky Mountain Pharmacy, Rocky Mountain Outlet, Rocky Mountain Souvenirs, Rocky Mountain Tees, Sereni Tea, Sierra Smallbird, Sterling Pony, Stuffed, Sugar Shack, Thai of Estes, The Barrel, The Gift Basket, The Grub Steak House, The Rock Shop, The Shining Room Boutique, The Spice Rack, The Trading Post, The Olive Oil Store, The Tea Room, The Groovy Elk, Toy Mountain, Unique Colorado Souvenirs, Wapiti, Wayfinder Restaurant, Wild Horse Gift Shop, Wild Rose Restaurant, Wild Side 4x4 Tours, Wild Spirits Ltd., Whispering Wood and Wynbrier Home.
Village Thrift Shop Grant Applications
Grant applications for 2025 from the Village Thrift Shop (VTS) are available for charitable organizations providing services to the Estes Valley community. Non-profits determined by the Internal Revenue Service to operate as a
hand delivered by the end of March. The Village Thrift Shop is a nonprofit corporation that generates revenue through the resale of donated goods. Generous donors, considerate
501(c)(3) and registered in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State are encouraged to complete and submit a request to the Village Thrift Shop for funding by March 31, 2025. After review by the VTS Board of Directors, at least $200,000 will be distributed in late April. There’s still time to apply!
Grant applications and guidelines are posted for download at the VTS website, www.epvillagethrift.org/grant-application. Alternatively, copies will be available for pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Village Thrift Shop located at 1138 Manford Avenue in Estes Park. The completed application package should be returned via mail, e-mail or
business partners, a dedicated all-volunteer staff, and loyal patrons support VTS profit sharing. Over the past eight years, $1,252,737 has been distributed to qualified nonprofits providing critical services and beneficial programs in the Estes Valley.
Last year, the volunteer staff at Village Thrift Shop freely gave over 9,000 hours of their time in order to process a bounty of donated, sellable goods subsequently purchased by first time and regular customers from near and far. The Village Thrift Shop is located at 1138 Manford Avenue in Estes Park. VTS is open for retail sales Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations are accepted on these same days starting at 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Opposition To The Proposed PUD Development At Elkhorn Lodge
Phase 2 And Annexation
To The Editor:
This is my letter that I sent to the Town of Estes.
Dear Mr. Hornbeck, AICP,
Subject: Opposition to the Proposed PUD Development at Elkhorn Lodge Phase 2 and Annexation I am writing to express my concerns and opposition to the proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) designation at Elkhorn Lodge Phase 2 and Annexation. After reviewing the project details and its implications, I believe this development is incongruent with the current zoning regulations and the established character of the area. Below, I outline my reasons in detail:
1. Conflict with Current Zoning Designations: The proposed PUD does not align with the existing zoning designation of Larimer County’s Rural Estate 2.5 acre. The current zoning regulations are designed for low-density housing, open spaces, and community aesthetics. Introducing a PUD in this area would undermine these objectives and disrupt the zoning’s intended purpose.
As you are aware, the County reached its designation for the parcel after an extensive land use process, resulting in a Comprehensive Plan that designates uses congruent with the area. Additionally, areas concurrently in the city and adjacent to the proposed development have a lower density (Estate 1⁄2 acre) than the proposed PUD.
2. Impact on Community Character: The area to the west of the proposed development has a well-established character defined by single-family homes, vast natural expanses, utilized by migrating deer and elk, and a low population density. The approximately 100 acres to the East of this Proposed 40 acre PUD are single family estates that are in a long term Conservation Easement that stretches from Elkhorn Ave to Moraine Ave to Davis Hill. A PUD, which allows for mixed-use or higherdensity development, would introduce incompatible uses and densities that detract from the area’s existing character and appeal.
3. Traffic and Infrastructure Concerns: The increased density associated with the proposed PUD would place significant strain on the existing infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and public services. Elm Rd as well as its
intersection at Moraine Ave is not equipped to handle an additional 200 plus trips a day for users of the PUD plus the additional traffic that may be generated by locals and tourists wishing to take a shortcut through the proposed PUD property. Elm Road on the west side of the Property is an unpaved dirt road, the lower half of which passes through Larimer County Property and is not maintained or plowed by them due to the degree of slope and the single vehicle width of the road.
4. Inconsistencies with Comprehensive Plan Goals: The city’s comprehensive plan outlines specific goals and policies aimed at guiding development in a manner consistent with long-term community needs. The proposed PUD appears to deviate from these goals by prioritizing high-density development in an area designated for low-density residential use.
5. Environmental Impacts: The proposed development raises concerns regarding potential environmental degradation, including loss of green space and animal habitat, and increased stormwater runoff into Fall River and the Big Thompson River; these impacts further emphasize the incompatibility of this PUD with the current zoning and the community’s environmental priorities.
6. Precedent for Future Development: Approving this PUD could set a troubling precedent, encouraging similar proposals that erode the integrity of current zoning regulations that have been established by a joint review by Larimer County and Estes Park. This could lead to a gradual shift away from the planning principles that have maintained the area’s quality and character.
I respectfully urge the Planning Department to consider these points and to deny the proposed PUD development as well as the Annexation to the Town of Estes Park in order to circumvent the existing Larimer County Zoning. Maintaining adherence to the current zoning regulations is essential to preserving the character, safety, and sustainability of our community.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am happy to provide further information or participate in any public hearings virtually related to this proposal.
Sincerely, Rebecca Glowacki homeowner, Estes Park, CO
Sunrise Rotary Invites Charitable Organizations To Apply For Funding
The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary (EVSR) invites proposals from charitable organizations, in the Estes Valley, for grants to support programs and projects that benefit the Estes Valley community. This year (2025) we will be focusing on the youth of Estes Valley. To apply for funding, go to portal.clubrunner.ca/5242 and locate the 2025 Community Grants ap-
plication. Please print and fill out the application and then email the completed application, and all required backup documents, to estessunriserotary@gmail.com no later than March 31, 2025. You will be notified in May if you are a grant recipient.
For more information please email: estessunriserotary@gmail.com.
Recycling In Larimer And Boulder
By: Judi Smith
An ecological system of survival for any house or business takes constant attention, awareness, adjustment, and the nurturing of new habits, with every change of opportunity. “Leave no trace" is a laudable goal. To achieve it we must continue to eliminate our own traces, to refuse and reduce, reuse, repurpose and repair and go through an extra effort to recycle (including composting) before we resort to the landfill. Have I truly accomplished that? Not yet, but I am constantly looking for ways to improve. We are lucky enough to live at the confluence of a variety of places where we can take our discards and it is up to each of us to determine the most effective, least destructive, solution. Refusing and reducing are simple, most of the time. I minimize paper towels and kleenex, using terrycloth and handkerchiefs instead. I avoid #3, #6 and #7 plastic whenever I can. I have plenty of reusable shopping bags. Where I fall down is the paperboard boxes for frozen meals (treated with plastic) and the wrappers for protein bars. Reusing and repurposing are great if you have a use. It is a whole lot cheaper than buying new. (Teapots make great planters or collection pots for innumerable items.) With no foreseeable purpose, that service is offered in Estes by the Elizabeth Guild and Village Thrift. There is no reason to throw “out” (or even recycle) household goods in useable condition. Do not forget the other side of the service, go shopping once a month or so to discover what they have. It’s different every day. Thrift shops down in the valley often accept things that do not fit the needs of our own shops who are limited by space. Oh, and Loveland offers Uncle Benny's, a thrift shop for construction and remodeling if you have a slightly different need. Repair service is slightly tougher here in “paradise." Of course, we have several qualified seamstresses. We do have (big and small) appliance repair. It's worth a call to find out. Estes Rent All will fix small motors. Anyone who knows of others for this category, please let me know.
what their individual form of AI will process means we must be knowledgeable about what goes where. Almost every collection yard accepts additional items that are considered “hard-to-recycle" for the very fact that not every Material Recycling Facility (MRF) can accommodate them.
The options available to us include: Residential Recycling Center (RRC) and the Transfer Station (TS), both in Estes, along with Larimer County Recycling (LCR), Loveland Recycling (LV), Timberline Recycling (TR) in Fort Collins and Ecocycle (EC), located throughout Boulder County. The websites for all these locations and tons of other information are available at www.estesrecycles.org offered by the League of Women Voters Community Recycling Committee. Membership in the league is not required to join this group. We love to have any interested party join us at our monthly meetings, and we also accept members who cannot come to those meetings. If you have a concern (or a great idea) concerning waste redirection, feel free to bring it up on our Facebook page as well.
Most of the single stream alternatives that surround us are quite similar. Every option accepts and recycles metal, glass, paper and plastic but the restrictions on
The less we resort to filling the landfill, the longer it will last. There are several ways that governments use to cover the cost of free recycling. Boulder County uses taxes to provide universal free recycling. Fort Collins and Loveland prefer curbside recycling fees that cover the costs incurred. Of course, there are extra fees for certain hard-to-recycle items. (Find out more on their websites.) Larimer considers waste disposal an “enterprise" endeavor, meaning that the fees collected for landfill and for business recycling must cover the cost of providing free single stream recycling to residents and visitors. Because we, in Estes, do not contribute to the taxes and fees that provide the services available in Fort Collins, Loveland and throughout Boulder County, there are sometimes extra (but quite reasonable) fees from those who live (and work) outside their jurisdiction. In Estes anyone is able to take landfill trash to the transfer station. Businesses take their recycling to the transfer station to facilitate payment, whereas residents and visitors are eligible to use the RRC.
Discover the Heart of Jesus in His Final Days Cornerstone Church Continues Easter series in Estes and Allenspark this Weekend
The journey continues at Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley as we walk through the powerful six message sermon series, From Galilee to the Cross. Each week, we uncover the profound truths and life-changing moments leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
If you missed the first message, you can catch up by watching it on our YouTube channel – Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley.
For the next two weeks, we are excited to welcome special guest Pastor Dean Hill, who will be sharing messages that dive deeper into Jesus’ mission, His sacrifice, and what it means for us today. As Jesus travels toward Jericho, we will explore His encounters with key figures—Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and Zacchaeus, the tax collector—whose lives were transformed by their meeting with the Savior. What’s Coming Up:
Special Good Friday Service
Mark your calendars for a reflective and meaningful Good Friday service on April 18th at 6 p.m. that will be led by Pastor Charlie Busch. This evening will be a time to pause, reflect, and remember the ultimate price Jesus paid for our redemption. We will have communion and the service is open to everyone.
Saturday Night Service in Allenspark
Can't make it Sunday morning? Join us for our Saturday night service at 6 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Allenspark. Pastor Dean Hill will also be preaching here, offering another opportunity to experience these powerful messages and worship together.
New Covenant Church Address: 1423 Country Rd 84W (Wild Basin Rd. & CO 7), Allenspark, CO
You’re Invited!
Week 2 – Sunday, March 30th at 10:30 a.m.: Pastor Dean will guide us through Jesus' profound teachings that challenged the religious norms and revealed God’s heart for all people. Discover how His words still speak powerfully into our lives today.
Week 3 – Sunday, April 6th at 10:30 a.m.: As we approach the cross, Pastor Dean will explore the cost of discipleship—what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and how His sacrifice changes everything for us.
Whether you’ve been on this journey for years or are simply curious about the true meaning of Easter, we invite you to join us as we follow Jesus From Galilee to the Cross. These messages offer an opportunity for renewal, reflection, and deeper faith.
Locations:
• Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley, 2200 Mall Rd, Estes Park, CO
• New Covenant Church, 1423 Country Rd 84W (Wild Basin Rd. & CO 7), Allenspark, CO – Saturday Nights at 6 p.m.
Learn more at: www.ccestes.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the journey that changed the world—and can change your life today.
Kenneth Paul Curry
July 15, 1950 – March 23, 2025
With deep sorrow and full hearts, we announce the passing of Ken Curry—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He left this world at age 74 after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1950, Ken was the oldest of three brothers. As a child, he lived overseas in Holland and traveled extensively with his family—sparking a lifelong love of adventure.
Ken was a proud Eagle Scout, studied religion and theater, earned an MBA, and pursued a wide range of passions like good food, travel, history, antiques, music, and woodworking. He had an eye for collecting and a gift for building things with care. He loved the arts—especially theater. He acted in countless plays and musicals, and singing in choirs brought him joy.
In 1983, he married Wanda, the love of his life, and together they raised two daughters, Rebecca (married to Steven) and Anna (married to Ian) in Texas, Oregon and Mississippi. He later followed his dream of settling in the mountains of Estes Park, Colorado where he felt most at home and spent several summers working at Cheley Camps. He enjoyed being “Grandpa” to Ruby and Arlo, who lit up his world.
Ken made us think, made us laugh, and—above all—made us feel loved and supported. We are heartbroken to say goodbye, but we are grateful he is at peace.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Betty, and his brother Bob. He is survived by his wife Wanda, his daughters and their families, his brother Rick, and a wide circle of family and friends who will miss him deeply. We will carry his memory and spirit with us always.
A memorial service will be held in Estes Park this summer, with details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Estes Valley Land Trust or A Thousand Summers. Allnutt Estes Park Chapel is honored to serve the family, please visit allnuttestespark.com to leave messages to the family and to find the links for donations.
Service Reminder For Raymond E. Blum
Raymond E. Blum…Friday April 4, 2025 at 10:00am at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church 920 Big Thompson Ave here in EP. Please visit allnuttestespark.com to leave messages for the family and to view the link for the livestream of the service.
Lent & Holy Week At St. Francis Of Assisi Traditional 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
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.)
Terri Hardy A Life Well Lived
Terri (Adrian) Hardy of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2025. Terri was born on April 2, 1952 and grew up in Estes Park, Colorado. She received a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Nebraska where she was an Alpha Phi. While in college, she worked as a tour guide at the White House for the National Park Service during the Nixon Administration. After graduating university, Terri was recruited to be an anchor for an ABC affiliate in Nebraska broadcasting news and weather on air. She was then named the Head of PBS for the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks where she taught journalism and produced and directed all sports at the university. While there, she received an award for National Excellence in Broadcasting from PBS. In July of 1979, Terri married Rob Hardy and they made their home in Scottsdale. She worked as a consultant for Bonham’s (Butterfield and Butterfield) for 35 years helping thousands of people across the Southwest consign fine art and collectibles to auction in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. Terri developed a life-long love of the outdoors growing up near the Rocky Mountain National Park. She was an avid skier on slopes across the globe in Italy,
France, Switzerland, Austria, and Colorado. She especially enjoyed skiing with her good friends, the Eaton's in Telluride. Terri had a passion for travel and visited over 60 countries including Bhutan, Tibet, Russia, China and Peru to name a few. She was a life-long patron of the arts and a Circle member/donor at the Phoenix Art Museum. Terri loved to entertain, often hosting up to 100 people on her patio in carefree or intimate dinners in the wine cellar without the help of a caterer. One of her favorite places was her home in Coronado; walking on the beach, playing tennis at the Del or boating around the Harbor. She also enjoyed the summers and fall colors for 19 years on her island in Ingonish, Nova Scotia where she played 59 rounds of golf at Highland Links in Cape Breton last season. Terri wrote affirmations to herself daily and her last words were 'Be Kind to Everyone'. Terri is survived by her loving husband of 45 years Rob and her cherished Bichon dog Spunky, as well as her niece Tiffany, grand nieces Aidan and Aela and grand nephew Finn. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Ginger and Dwight Adrian of Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society of Arizona in Terri’s honor.
Janet Wergin
Janet Elizabeth (Zikmund) Wergin passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on March 12, 1935, in Crete, Nebraska to Adrian and Elizabeth Zikmund. She grew up in Wilber, Nebraska and later attended the University of Nebraska and was a member of the Alpha XI Delta sorority. She worked at State Farm Insurance prior to her marriage to Warren Wergin. Warren and Janet relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado and during their marriage also lived in Estes Park, Greeley, Julesburg, and Sterling ultimately retiring in Estes Park where they joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and they have lived for over 35 years. Janet was active in many community and church activities to include Girl Scouts, 4-H, Sweet Adelines, and the Lutheran Womens Missionary League. She was very creative and loved to paint, knit, quilt and weave and was also a prolific reader.
She shared her gift of music by accompanying the choirs at school and church, was a church organist, and taught piano lessons for many years. She was a braille transcriber and some of her works are in the Library of Congress. Warren and Janet are the proud parents of three daughters: Kim (Atlanta), Kerri (Fort Collins), and Kelly (Phoenix). They also have five grandchildren and five, soon to be six, great grandchildren. Her Christian faith was a testament to how she lived her life. Janet is survived by her husband of 69 years and her children. Her ready smile and kind heart will be missed.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins (giving@pathways-care.org), or Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains (give.lfsrm.org).
Charles Edward Ridenour
Charles Edward Ridenour died December 15, 2024 in Estes Park, CO. He was born March 21, 1927 in Birdseye, IN. His parents were Charles “Dutch” and Dorothy (Main) Ridenour. Charles grew up with two sisters in a house with two bedrooms, a pot-bellied stove and an outhouse. From the age of 14, he boarded with his uncle for the summer helping with farm duties. He also delivered newspapers from ages eight to 16. Horseback riding was his favorite activity and he also enjoyed Checkers, skating and sledding. In school, he enjoyed Math and Agriculture. Charles carried on his father’s love of music. He especially liked Frank Sinatra , Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald. He was a faithful attendee at the Disciples of Christ Church, which his grandfather built.
Charles joined the United States Army Air Force where he showed his abilities as an airplane mechanic and was schooled in Biloxi, MS. He was then chosen to work on big planes-bombers, B-52’s and B-29’s. He served his country in Guam, Manila and Okinawa.
Back home, he attended Okland City College, majoring in Business. He completed his MBA at Indiana
University, then received Master’s Degrees in Business and Psychology at Illinois State University. He also spent summers studying in various other Universities. He started his civilian career, teaching High School Business Office Occupations in Illinois and Colorado.
On August 13, 1949, he married Virginia Smith, whom he met while she was teaching at Okland City College. Charles attributed a happy marriage to adoring his wife and giving her whatever she wanted. She taught him to like Classical Music and Opera, which he loved for the rest of his life. The couple had two children who survive him, Mimi Hardendorf and David Ridenour, both of Estes Park, CO. He is also survived by two sisters: Betty Spanbauer and Shirley and sister in law Marietta Smith, all of Indiana, grandson Benjamin Hardendorf of Englewood, CO.
Charles wanted to be remembered as a happy person. He was generous with his time and energy. He enjoyed cooking and serving on beautiful China, listening to music, visiting family and friends and helping those in need, and hiking with family.
A memorial service will be held Saturday April 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church in Blooomington.
Memorial gifts may be made to The First Christian Church of Bloomington 401 W. Jefferson Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Visit www.allnuttestespark.com to send a message to Charles’ family.
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 on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie 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.
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 2-6:00
p.m.
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.
† Washing of the Feet (The Maundy)
† Watch at the Altar of Repose
Good Friday – April 18th
12 Noon - Stations of the Cross
† Followed by “The Mass of the PreSanctified”
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!
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 2-Soup supper at 4:40-Holden Evening Prayer at 5:30 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
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 stfrancisestespark.com
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
March 28: Stations of the Cross 5:00 p.m.
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/
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j o bs.ymc aro ck ie s. or g i n ter n atio n a l proGraMS Coor d i n ator 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.
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.
Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hiring for a full-time Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Mitigation Crew.
This position will have a starting salary of $48,000-$60,000 depending on qualifications plus benefits. See job description and posting for more details at https://www.estesvalleyfire.org/apply
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.
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
FaMi l Y proGraMS d ireCtor
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.
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JOIN OUR TEAM! Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs. Full-Time Position.
Regular Full-time Administrative Assistant ITown Clerk's Office Administrative Assistant IPublic Works Department Police Officer I - III Town Engineer
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.
Duties include road work, operating equipment, snowplowing, general grounds and maintenance work. Wednesday-Saturday plus on call for plowing or emergencies. Company truck provided. Must have good interpersonal skills, be detail oriented and selfmotivated. Pay depending on skills and experience. Resume to Opmgr1902@yahoo.com
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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
Commercial
Rentals
Prime Retail Space in Central Downtown Estes Park.
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
Class A Office
2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished office in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $800 per month. All internet options including Fiber available. Includes Conference Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and Scanning Facility, Coffee Room.
New construction Call or text to schedule! (970)573-0174 Email- bradplumbing.ko @gmail.com
Sewing/Alterations
Remixed Custom Sewing Services. Small Furniture, Restoration, Cushions and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446
Tuning
Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
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Estes Park Housing Authority Project-Based Voucher Site-Based Waiting List Opening
The Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) will only be opening site-based waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units at Talons Pointe Apartments (1715 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517) on April 4th at 8AM. This PBV site-based waiting list will remain open until such time it is closed at the discretion of the project owner. By contrast, the Loveland Housing Authority’s (LHA) Section 8 tenant-based voucher waiting list remains closed at this time. However, all applicant households who are currently on the LHA’s tenant-based voucher waiting list have the option to have their names placed on our PBV site-specific waiting list by filing an application. Under the project-based voucher program, tenants pay only 30% of their monthly adjusted income towards their rent share and tenant-paid utility allowance in PBV program. Under 24 CFR 982.206(a), EPHA is conducting such notification of the opening only of its PBV site-specific waiting list at Talons Pointe Apartments (1715 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517). This property, built in 2003, consists of spacious 2- and 3-bedroom apartments and townhomes (https://esteshousing.colorado.gov/rental-properties/talons-pointe-apartments).
Renting at Talons Pointe Apartments is limited to households earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income. Please refer to the income chart to see if your household qualifies. Current income guidelines are as follows:
Chipper shredder. Echo Bear Cat 70050 (sc3206)
$500 (new one over 2000$) .Good condition. 970-297-8639
EPHA’s PBV waiting list preference is for households that meet the following requirements as defined in EPHA’s Administrative Plan. Families living in units selected for project-based assistance on the date a PBV proposal was selected, are given an absolute preference for admission to these PBV units. In addition to the absolute PBV preference, EPHA has a preference to serve applicants that live/work in Estes Park first which will be verified. In the Project Based Voucher program, assistance is associated with a unit, not the tenant. Therefore, applicants reaching the top of this sitebased waiting list will only be eligible to reside at Talons Pointe Apartments. Beginning April 4th at 8AM, those interested may apply for EPHA’s site-specific PBV waiting list for Talons Pointe Apartments 1715 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 / phone at (970) 203-5470 may do so at: Talons Pointe Apartments office between the hours of 8am-11am as well as the Estes Park Housing Authority’s
