Estes Park News, February 9, 2018

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This coyote was seen on Highway 36 near Hermit Park this week as he pounced on a rodent in the tall grass.

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Estes Park’s inaugural Wine & Chocolate Festival this Saturday at the Event Center. See page 2

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Estes Park Wine & Chocolate Festival This Saturday At Event Center The inaugural Estes Park Wine & Chocolate Festival, presented by Latitude 105, is taking place at the Event Center this weekend and tickets have sold out. Event organizers have been pleasantly surprised with the response to this event, and hope it serves as a preview of years to come. "Our event staff began discussions for this event in early 2017," explained Community Services Director Rob Hinkle. "We were looking for an idea that would draw people to Estes Park in a slower month like February, and so we turned our attention to the romantic allure of the mountains on Valentine's Day weekend.

Valentine's Day, wine, chocolate, and Estes Park seemed like a solid formula for a successful event, but we had no idea the tickets would sell as fast as they have!"

In order to organize this event, the Town partnered with Tim Bowers of the Estes Park Wine Festival (held in Bond Park in August), Candice Mohr of Snowy Peaks Winery, and Jo Adams of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Together, over a dozen wineries and over a dozen chocolatiers were recruited to participate in the event. Tickets went on sale at the end of October, 2017, and sold out in mid-January. "One of the challenges of this firstyear event has been trying to balance the number of wineries and chocolate vendors we have at the event with the number of guests and the amount of space available," said Event Coordinator David Hocker. "While it is disappointing to have to turn people away, I think it indicates that this combination has plenty of potential for the future. We are definitely going to sit down after this year's event, gather input from everyone involved, and figure out what next year's event should look like." The 2019 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, and tickets will go on sale on November 1, 2018.

Those who were able to secure tickets for Saturday's event will be able to sample sweets from the region's finest chocolatiers, wine from a variety of Colorado

wineries, and enjoy a romantic weekend in beautiful Estes Park. All (non-DD) tickets include chocolate sampling tickets, complimentary pours, a souvenir wine glass, and a tote bag for carrying home your favorite bottles. The inside of the venue has also been given a facelift for the event thanks to design work done by the Event Center's operations staff, local artist Michael Young, Unink, and arrangements from the Enchanted Florist. Estes Park local Max Wagner will be setting the mood with live music from his Max Wagner Trio, and the Town is providing complementary shuttle service to sponsoring lodges/businesses during and after the event.

"It has been fantastic seeing how many local businesses have jumped on board to participate in this event in one way or another," said Hocker, "and we only hope that involvement grows next year to really help promote a townwide celebration for Valentine's Day weekend." Local sweet shops joining in the festivities include the Taffy Shop, Caramel Corn and the Munchin House.

Sponsors include Estes Park Wine Festival, Snowy Peaks Winery, The Estes Park Resort, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Big 97.9, Estes Park News, The Welsh Rabbit, 92.9 The Bear and iHeart Radio.

The following businesses will be providing samples and/or selling products at the event.

AA Honey Limited After Midnight Macarons Ameritech Construction Avanti Winery BBC Wines Black Arts Cellars Blue Mountain Vineyards Button Rock Bakery Caramel Corn Cheeky Flamingo Cottonwood Cellars/Olathe Winery Cutco Cutlery doTerra Decadent Saint Eclectic Entertaining Cookbooks Erin Delargy Jewelry and Designs Goufrais German Cool Treat House of Stewart Confections LuLaRoe

Maggie's Beads MouCo Cheese Company Munchin House Nanga by Nature One Hope Wine & Gifts Passanante's Home Food Services Pink Hat Ventures, LLC Red Bandana Bakery Renewal by Andersen Retuned Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory SeneGence Snowy Peaks Winery Sogno Toscano Olive Oil Boutique Spero Winery Summit Legacy Products Sweet Addict Bakery Sweet Cooies, LLC Sweetheart City Wines Ten Bears Winery The Taffy Shop Truffles in Paradise Truffnies Vino Passarelli Vino Salida Wine Celars The Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop Wild Cider Wild Women Winery

In addition to the festival, there are two wine pairing dinners in town.

Wine Pairing Dinner at Latitude 105 Alehouse this Friday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a custom four-course menu by Executive Chef, Jacob Tew, and paired with a variety of delectable wines, this very special dinner will be a delight for vintners and wine lovers alike. A sommelier from Southern Wine & Spirits will be on hand to enhance your experience by talking about the various wines served and their menu pairings, sharing interesting facts about wine, and answering any questions you may have. Call 970-5862332 for reservations or go to ridgelinehotel.com $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Latitude 105 is located in the The Ridgeline Hotel, 101 South St. Vrain Avenue.

Valentine Wine And Chocolate Dinner this Friday, February 9th, at Twin Owls Steakhouse. Wine and chocolate are synonymous with Valentine's Day and we're making it easy for you to indulge your sweetie. Twin Owls Steakhouse and Snowy Peaks Winery have paired up to create a sumptuous five-course dinner featuring cocoa in every dish for the ultimate dining experience. (At time of printing, reservations had closed for this event).

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Voters To Elect Three Trustees April 3 Town Seeks Election Judges The Town of Estes Park Municipal Election, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, will be a mail ballot-only election for three seats on the Board of Trustees. Voters will determine who will occupy seats currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Koenig, Trustee Bob Holcomb and Trustee Ward Nelson. Mayor Pro Tem Koenig is termlimited, and Trustees Holcomb and Nelson are running for an additional fouryear term.

Town Clerk Jackie Williamson has completed the certification and lot drawing for the election. Trustee candidates will appear on the ballot in the following order: David Shirk, Bob Holcomb, Marie Cenac, Barbara MacAlpine, Ken Zornes, Art Messal, Ward Nelson, J. Scott Webermeier, Carlie Speedlin Bangs and Michelle Hiland. Candidate information is available at www.estes.org/candidates.

The League of Women Voters will hold a voter forum for Trustee candidates March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The forum will be streamed live on local cable channel 12 and via www.estes.org/videos and recorded for viewing later on the website.

Mail ballots will be mailed to all active voters who live within town limits the week of March 12. Voters may receive a ballot at a location other than the registered address by updating their mail ballot address at www.govotecolorado.com or by completing an application for an absent voter mail ballot at www.estes.org/elections. By law, ballots cannot be forwarded with other forwarded mail. For assistance, please contact the Town Clerk at 970-577-4777.

New during this Municipal Election, the law requires election judges to com-

pare a municipal elector's signature on a mail ballot return envelope self-affirmation with one of the elector's digitized signatures stored in the statewide voter registration system, commonly referred to as 'SCORE'. The Town will hire additional election judges to conduct signature verification, which begins the week of March 19 through Election Day. Election judges can expect to work approximately 20 to 30 hours throughout the election process and must be available on Election Day -- April 3, 2018. Individuals who may be interested in serving as an election judge should contact Town Clerk Jackie Williamson at 970577-4771 or jwilliamson@estes.org.

Additional important dates: Feb. 16: Ballots mailed to voters registered as an active military or overseas voter.

March 12 - March 16: Ballots mailed to all registered voters.

March 12: Last day for eligible electors to establish residency in the State of Colorado. Register to vote at www.govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office or Town Clerk office up to the day of the election.

March 30: Last day to request an absentee mail ballot to be mailed.

April 3: Election Day - Town Hall polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to be counted.

April 24: Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees at the Town Board Meeting.

For more election information, please visit www.estes.org/elections, or contact the Town Clerk's office at 970-577-4777 or by email at townclerk@estes.org.

Monday Artisans Market Seeking Vendors Time to apply for the 2018 Season of the Monday Artisans Market. Send email to: ManyaCrone@aol.com for an application.

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

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Fish Creek Corridor Flood Repairs And Resiliency Upgrades Larimer County, the Town of Estes Park, Upper Thompson Sanitation District and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District have substantially completed permanent repairs and resiliency upgrades to the Fish Creek corridor following miles of extensive damage caused by the 2013 Flood. Included in the project was utility installation for water, electric and wastewater, as well as roadway repairs and reconstruction, drainage improvements, trail replacement and reconstruction, retaining walls, enhancements to Fish Creek which will increase its future resiliency against flood events,

and replacement of private driveway crossings of Fish Creek to increase their capacity and flood conveyance. Larimer County served as the overall project management agency, with design consultants from HDR, Inc., contractors K.R. Swerdfeger Construction, Inc. and SEMA Construction, Inc., and critical funding from Federal Highway Administration through CDOT, FEMA and HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery through the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday Celebrates Olympic Athletes Eighty-six years, ago, the third Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York, from Thursday, February 4 through Monday, February 15, 1932.

For the first time ever, Colorado athletes were selected to represent the U.S. team, including one of Estes Park’s own, Norton Billings, who competed in the 50-km cross-country ski race.

There were no downhill events at this Olympics, but two other Colorado ski jumpers, John Steele from Steamboat and Jim Harsh from Grand Lake/Granby, participated under the banner of the Estes Park Ski Club, likely because F.O. Stanley and other locals had the money and interest during the Great Depression to fund athletes’ travel costs and other expenses when no one else could.

Join the Estes Park Archives this Saturday, February 10, at the Molly B restaurant at 200 Moraine Avenue to celebrate the Olympic spirit, and reminisce about Estes Park’s first Olympic athletes. One

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

On February 3 at 12:34 a.m. police stopped a driver in the 100 block of W. Elkhorn and found the 34 year old male driver under the influence of alcohol. The driver was charged with DUI and a driver’s license violation and he was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On February 4 at 1:50 p.m. a 31 year old male from Estes Park with a warrant for failure to appear for driving under restraint turned himself in at 170 MacGregor Ave. and he was later released on a PR bond.

or more F.O. Stanley descendants will be available, either in person or via Skype, to discuss the Stanley legacy. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. As with all Estes Park Archives activities, this event is free and open to all, including the general public. Please telephone 5864889 for directions or more information.

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Is Your Heart in Shape?

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February is Heart Health Month Research shows that regular physical activity will reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Thank You From Repertoire Theatre Group An open letter to our theater supporters now and in the future. Thank you to those of you who attended our recent production of the “Readers Theatre.” Your acceptance of our shows was greatly appreciated by our cast and crew.

We have deep appreciation of the American Legion Post 119 for allowing us to produce and present our work in their totally re-done theater.

You need to see it. It is truly a “theatre!”

Watch for our an original play written and produced by Michael Young in mid-April.

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Bob Brunson, Navy Pilot-To Speak At Next Aviation Club Meeting The next meeting of the Estes Park Internationale Aviation Club will be on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. This meeting is free, open to the public, and everyone is welcome.

Our speaker for this meeting will be Bob Brunson, a long time, well known resident of Estes Park, and World War II combat veteran who flew Navy Corsairs in the Pacific Theater, and also was an instructor pilot and operational test pilot. Many have heard some of Bob's stories, but newcomers may not have been as fortunate, so this is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about Bob's experiences. Bob will be presenting his revised program of the U.S. Navy's in-

volvement in WWII in the Pacific Theater. This show will be with pictures, maps, diagrams, and sounds describing chronologically his prePearl Harbor days as a cadet, his training, becoming a Naval Aviator, and participating in the Pacific Theater flying off the deck of the USS Enterprise. He will also talk about his training for duty as a night fighter pilot, and his experiences as an instructor pilot and operational test pilot, and time in the Naval Reserve.

This will be an excellent chance to learn about the excitement of flying in WWII, from early aircraft carriers, at night, from Bob Brunson, Naval Aviator.

Rails In The Rockies President’s Day Weekend All aboard! Here come the trains! Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18 the Annual Rails in the Rockies Train Show will be in Estes Park. This year it will be at the Estes Park Event Center so

nic landscapes, scratch built buildings, trestles, mines wagons and train cars, art work and painting, woodworking and sculpture. There will even be a display of all hand built model circus wagons.

We have children built layouts and lay-

there will be ample free parking. The cost of the show is $7 for adults and children 12 and under are free.

The hobby of model railroading has many facets and this show highlights nearly all of them.

There will be running train yards, switching puzzles, wooden trains, HO and N scale, Lionel and American Flyer along with the popular LEGO layout.

There will be photography, fabulous sce-

outs made especially for little children.

The history of railroading is fascinating, especially in Colorado. This year we have several museum and historical societies joining us. The Rocky Mountain Railroad Historical Society, the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver, the Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Greeley and the Rio Grande Historical Society will be sharing our history.

Come enjoy the show! All aboard!

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7th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant “Soup-er Bowl” Cook-Off This Sunday and breads will be included in the ticket price, plus there will be a bake sale with Don’t miss the 7th Annual Celebrity & homemade desserts to take home.

Restaurant Soup-er Bowl Cook-Off this Local Restaurant Chefs: Sunday, Feb. 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 Notchtop Bakery and Cafe p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., Twin Owls Steakhouse Estes Park (south of the football field) Justin Goerich of John Elway’s Steakhouse Tickets are just $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 12, and the price for a famClaire’s on the Park ily is $30.

Bird & Jim Restaurant Come and join your friends and neighDunraven Inn bors for a delicious soup Cook-Off at Latitude 105 at The Ridgeline Hotel Estes Park's “SOUP-ER BOWL” event!

Local Celebrity Chefs: This wonderful community fundraiser Kris & Gary Hazelton will allow you to sample a variety of difThe Lunch Ladies (Park R-3 Schools) ferent soups, some homemade classics This is a fundraising event for Lifelong and some restaurant chef specialties and Learning of Estes Valley Preschool, Tuthen have a big bowl of your favorite.

Vote for the best soup or soups and we’ll ition Assistance Program. Contact Nancy Johnson, LLEV Director, at 970declare an Individual Winner and a Restaurant Winner! Beverages, crackers, 577-9864 for more information.

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About this time of year, when we know we still have a lot of winter ahead of us, some of us start dreaming of the warm, wind-free, flower-bedecked days of July.

(They come in May to other places but we have to wait until July in Estes Park).

Many tolerate the blasted days of winter until they just can’t take it anymore and then they fly south to get the feeling back in their toes and noses. They’ll return when the wind dies down and the elk start calving.

Others simply put up with it, claiming we have to take the bad with the good and since it is so very good in the summer, we must tolerate many months of the bitter winter bite that saps us of our enthusiasm for the out-of-doors. We can only lean into

Sun protection

the wind for so long before our calves start to cramp up and our eyebrows look like Mark Twain’s.

Still others figure out how to beat the winter blues with a bit of levity. Mike Headley is one such bloke.

With snow and single-digit temps staring us down, I asked Mike if he would share his comedic winter wisdom with us. He obliged. Thank you Mike, for showing us how to laugh in the face of winter instead of letting it manhandle us.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2018 Sarah Donohoe

Hooded sweatshirt for April snow storms

Sense of humor Headlamp for short days Read a good book

Mittens are warmer than gloves

Mentally tough

Stay hydrated

Windspeed app on smartphone Snowshoe in RMNP

Hibernate like a bear Wool slippers

Give The Gift Of Daffodils Order By Sunday, February 11 As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope.

The Daffodil Sales, “Hope By the Bunch” campaign coincides with the arrival of spring and provides support in the fight against cancer. The fundraiser provides not only cheer and hope to the recipients of the flowers, but will also serve as a reminder of the power of early detection when combating preventable cancers such as colorectal or breast cancer. The proceeds from daffodil sales will sup-

port the American Cancer Society’s effort to finish the fight against cancer through life-saving research.

Cost of flowers is just $10 a bunch.

Daffodils must be ordered by this Sunday, February 11 and paid in advance by cash or check payable to the American Cancer Society. Flower delivery will be early March.

To order your flowers, contact Loretta DeWitt 970-586-3464, or Kathy Semerad 970-586-7367 or Lois Ellingwood, 970-586-3064.

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Let The Good Time Roll!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The spirit of New Orleans will be invading Estes Park on Fat Tuesday, February 13, 6-10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on the corner of Highways 36 and 7. American Legion Post 119, the Estes Arts District, Lumpy Ridge Brewery and Elkins Distilling Co. are hosting a Mountain Mardi Gras Party. Craft beverages including Hurricanes ala Elkins Whisky will be available for purchase along with red beans and rice plus Mardi Gras beads, party favors, great music, and of course, King Cake!

This event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and/or masks for a costume contest with fun prizes! Merriment and dancing begins at 6:00 p.m. with music provided by the band Nexus. A $5 cover charge will get you a shot at the bar, beads and party favors, and help pay the band.

The centerpiece of the event is a

Gumbo Cook Off that starts at 7:00 p.m., with judges to select the best and most authentic gumbo. First Prize $100, 2nd and 3rd place Prize $50.

Please pre-register to compete in this fabulous contest! Anyone who is interested in participating or needs more information can email greg@gregmilesart.com. A minimum of three gallons of gumbo is required, and an independent panel of know-it-all judges will award the big winner. Rice will be provided.

Troy and Angie Koehler, owners of the Erin Rose Pub in the French Quarter of New Orleans, are donating a genuine King Cake to our Estes Park extravaganza!

Event proceeds will provide ongoing support for the rejuvenation efforts of American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park. So, come on out and let your good times roll while supporting an iconic flagship of our community.

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Duck Race Festival Charities To Meet March 1 New Place, Time For This Year’s Pre-Sales Gathering Sixty-nine organizations have been invited to pick up packets of Duck Race adoption forms Thursday, March 1 and receive instructions on sales.

These organizations have been chosen as beneficiaries of the 2018 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival.

Distribution Night begins at 6 p.m. at The Ridgeline Hotel, 101 South St. Vrain Ave. The Duck Race Festival Committee encourages each of the 69 organizations to send a representative to the meeting and to note the new start time and new location.

“I look forward to working with the charitable organizations to maximize their adoption sales and have a successful race,” said Larry Williams, Duck Race Committee member in charge of beneficiary organizations.

Beginning Friday, March 2 groups will begin distributing paper adoption forms and encouraging their members and friends to adopt ducks. The Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival website and Facebook page will launch online sales on March 2 in tandem with paper sales.

The annual Estes Park Duck Race Festival will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, with the Estes Park Running Club’s 5K Duck Waddle, a family fun run and race. At 10 a.m. Duck Race Festival charities will welcome duck fans to Bond Park for interactive activities, music and duck adoption sales. Action will move to the starting line at Nicky’s Resort on Highway 34 around 11:30 a.m. Thousands of little yellow ducks will drop into Fall River and float about two miles to Riverside Plaza downtown. There, they will be fished out of the river by volunteers and cheered by the crowd at the finish line. Each adopted duck is assigned a

number, and hundreds of prizes will be awarded.

This year’s all-inclusive travel prizes, funded by many generous corporate sponsors, will transport winners to exciting destinations, including Costa Rica, Mexico, Seattle, San Diego, Santa Fe and Las Vegas. New this year, major sponsor Delaware North, Companies, Inc. will provide four additional travel prizes that include stays and activities at their properties around the country, including The Pine Lodge at Glacier National Park, the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park, and Yellowstone National Park in winter.

Delaware North is the parent company of The Ridgeline Hotel in Estes Park.

For every duck adopted with a paper form for $20, the charity checked off on the adoption form will receive $19.

The other $1 is retained by the Rotary Club of Estes Park to offset operational costs of the next year’s Duck Race Festival. Adoptions charged to a credit card online at www.epduckrace.org will cost $22.

“The Noon Rotary Club sponsors the race as a way to support Estes Valley charities. While our Rotary Foundation is one of the 69 beneficiaries, our goal is to let the ducks swim for the community’s benefit.” 2018 ‘Big Duck’ Brad Rosenbaum said.

The 2017 race brought the total funds raised in the 29-year history of the event to $2.5 million. Social media will spread the word internationally.

To help this effort, the Duck Race Festival has a Facebook presence to propel adoptions at facebook.com/EPDuckRace

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Noel Ginsburg, Candidate For Governor In Estes Park Noel Ginsburg, Colorado Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate for the 2018 election, will be in Estes Park on Sunday, February 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to meet with voters and answer questions about his run for Governor. This event will be held at Elkins Distilling Co., 1825 North Lake Avenue, Estes Park. It is free and open to the public.

Noel is a Colorado native, growing up in the Denver area. His early years were spent working with his parents in their manufacturing and food business. This experience of creating tangible goods and working closely with people became a passion for Noel. Thus, while attending the University of Denver in 1980, Noel started his own manufacturing company, Intertech Plastics.

He is proud that his company’s products carry the “Made in the USA” label and is providing jobs for hundreds of Coloradans. But Noel’s plan has gone further with the belief that training a skilled workforce is the biggest untapped opportunity in America. This led to his setting up “CareerWise Colorado,” a non-profit organization formed to be an innovative, statewide apprenticeship and job training program connecting Colorado’ education system to its workforce.

Noel believes that Democrats can present a better economic vision, and he be-

lieves this first state-wide youth apprenticeship program demonstrates that vision. CareerWise matches high school juniors and seniors with job training in modern industries, providing students with college credit, a paycheck, and realworld skills to succeed whether continuing in those careers, or choosing to pursue a more formal education path of college and post-graduate work. This program has been praised by Governor Hickenlooper and former Secretary of Labor under President Obama, Tom Perez (now chair of the Democratic National Committee).

One of Noel’s goals as Governor, will be making Colorado the national leader in creating economic opportunity with 21st Century, middle-class jobs, thus helping Colorado become the best place in the country to get ahead, building a business, and raise a family.

More information on Noel is on his website, www.noelforcolorado.com.

Please join us to meet Noel and know your candidate in person.

Sponsored by Estes Valley Indivisible, an all-volunteer organization, working to bring candidates to you. (Note: Hosting candidates does not imply an endorsement by EVI.)

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 13. Pancakes, ham, and applesauce will be served from 4:30 until 6:00 at the church located at 1700 Brodie Avenue. The menu will include traditional King Cakes. As an added bonus, Ray Young will be entertaining with jazz on the piano. This is a free event; however, it is a fundraiser for

Crossroads Ministry. Your donations will be appreciated. Community members are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship as we anticipate the arrival of Lent.

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Notice: Changes To February 13 Meeting For Democrats In Estes Valley There have been n changes to last week’ week’s ks ank’ nouncement of the February 13 meeting of the Estes Park branch of the Larimer County Democrats.

Rather than having a general meeting only, James Thompson, Chair of the Larimer County Democrats, will be in Estes Park to conduct Caucus training on Tuesday, February 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Wasson Room of the Estes Valley Library on East Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park.

All Precinct Committee Persons and volunteers for Precincts 410 through 417 should plan to attend this training, unless they have already attended another Caucus training session. Because we will be explaining the Caucus process and also presenting general information on 2018 candidates, other Democrats also are invited to attend this meeting. Unaffiliated persons may attend although they cannot participate in voting at the Caucus (the 2016 law change did not change Caucus voting rules).

In general, Precincts 410 through 416 include Estes Park and various addresses in

k . Precinct 417, in ke Drake. ven, and Drake ave av Haven, Glen Hav general, includes Larimer County addresses in Pinewood Springs and Lyons. If you are new to the Estes Valley area or want to confirm your voter registration and Precinct number, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s voter registration website at www.GoVoteColorado.com. Your full Precinct number is found under “County and District Information”. The essential numbers are the last three digits.

For Precincts 410 through 416, the Democratic Caucus will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at the Estes Park Middle School.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Caucus begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Rules prohibit participation for arrivals after 7:00 p.m. For Precinct 417 in Pinewood Springs, the Democratic Caucus will be held on Tuesday, March 6, at the Colorado Cherry Company, and the Caucus time may begin earlier at 6:00 p.m. Please check local postings for specific information. For voting, participants must attend the Caucus for their specific Precinct.

YOU The Caucus process allows YO Y U to determine the Democratic candidates for 2018.

You can also become a delegate to the Democratic County Assembly and perhaps the State Assembly. In addition, you can become a Precinct leader, suggest input to the Democratic platform, and volunteer to be an election judge.

Before the Caucus, learn about your candidate choices. At the February 13 meeting, we will have information on Democratic candidates for Larimer County, Colorado House District 49 and Senate District 15, candidates for Colorado Governor and other State-wide offices, and Colorado Congressional District 2.

For future calendar planning, the local chapter of the Democratic Party plans to hold monthly meetings during 2018. Please watch local newspapers for announcements of dates and locations.

For more information, you may email Vicky Henry, Democratic PCP Coordinator for House District 49, at DemsVHenry@yahoo.com.

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Conor Duffy, Candidate For HD 49 In Estes Park Sunday, February 11 Conor Duffy, Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 49, will be in Estes Park on Sunday, February 11, from 1:15-3 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library, for a Meet-andGreet the Candidate.

This event is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided. Colorado House District 49 covers a large portion of Larimer County, including Estes Park and the Estes Valley area.

Conor emphasizes several areas in his campaign for HD 49.

Among these are the Colorado economy, education, and the environment. For economy concerns, Conor supports reform of TABOR to bring balance to state and local taxation. In education, Conor proposes a “service for tuition� program that would provide college students with a practical way to lower the burden of college costs while encouraging handson skills.

On the environment, Conor believes that Colorado’s beautiful natural lands are its greatest asset and should be preserved for future generations. Important to environmental concerns are renewable energy programs that have been a primary focus in Conor’s career. His

professional career began with working on renewable energy programs for Chevron. His impact within the renewable energy field was global as he developed and oversaw projects that reduced carbon emissions in the U. S. and foreign countries.

Also important to Colorado and its environment is Conor’s support for strengthening wildfire mitigation and funding for firefighting, including rural and volunteer fire departments.

Conor currently is the founder of a Fort Collins-based technology company which develops software for energy sector clients and facilitates reducing carbon emissions. His background includes a Master’s degree from Rice University and a B. S. from Arizona State University. He served with the U. S. Peace Corps in West Africa, where he launched rural infrastructure programs, created microfinance programs, and taught HIV prevention.

Please join Conor on Sunday, February 11, and get to know your candidate.

(This event sponsored by the Conor for Colorado campaign. www.conorforcolorado.com.)

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Woman’s Club Meeting February 14 The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14th, at Nicky's Restaurant for their noon luncheon which will be followed

by Teresa Jackson, Director of the Community Center, speaking about "Health, Social Benefit and Operation of the Community Center.

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February Meeting Of Estes Park Garden Club Please join the Estes Park Garden Club on Monday, February 12th when we welcome Keri Kelly as she shares her experiences creating and maintaining the floral displays throughout the Town of Estes Park. Keri, our own in-town flower expert will present to us at 10:30 a.m. in the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Room. Keri will brighten your day with her photos and talk of all things floral. In addition, she will give an update on the events of Estes Park in Bloom.

Keri Kelly has worked for the Town of Estes Park Parks Division since 2005 and is responsible for the floral displays on public properties. She grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado and began her career with the Town as a seasonal employee on the horticulture crew, when she developed a passion for flowers and landscaping. Keri is also the chairperson for the Estes Park in Bloom Committee. Estes Park in Bloom is a community-wide effort involving businesses, residents, Town government and the YMCA of the Rockies. Its mission is to promote beautification of the community.

In addition, learn about the exciting Seed Swap event planned by the Estes Valley Library in March. Another highlight is a brief discussion of the 2019

Rose Parade Tour Excursion being planned for next New Year by memberextraordinaire Merle Moore. Spaces are filling for this wonderful opportunity.

As always, the Estes Park Garden Club extends these programs for the general interest of our community. We welcome all who are interested, you do not need to be a member to attend one of our programs. Please join us! This program is being organized by Nola Gail and refreshments are sponsored by Jane Bush.

Living With Rooftop Solar March 1 In an attempt to help Estes Valley residents make informed decisions about including solar panels in their near future lives, the Estes Valley Sustainability Group will present a program titled “Living With Rooftop Solar” on March 1, 2018. The program will be located in the Estes Valley Hondius Room, and will commence at 7:15 p.m.

Participants will include two individuals with panels on the roof of their homes; one has had panels for three years, and the other for a few months.

In addition, there will be a representative from a company that installs rooftop panels. Please join us for a chance to learn about the experiences of people who live with solar and what is involved in getting to that point. And bring your many questions.

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I do not know if I shared my latest big flop, but I will tell you all about it again, so bear with me. I had a lot of egg whites so I decided to use to make a wonderful Pavlova. A Pavlova is a very large meringue filled with whipped cream and fruit. It was invented in Australia to celebrate a visit from the famous opera star, Pavlova. Everywhere we went in Australia, we were served Pavlova. Because I used all my egg whites instead of only six, my meringue spread and spread, until I had a meringue that resembled more of a pancake rather than the beautiful cake-like meringue that it was supposed to be. Out into the trash it went.

I think y’all know that I love bridge and play in a duplicate game. I think I like the treats as much as the bridge game.

One of my bridge opponents was far more successful in making a meringue than I was. She brought the neatest cookies the other day and I asked her for the recipe. She graciously emailed me the following.

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mother (Betty Lenz) to the Pueblo Service League cookbook, From an Adobe Oven to a Microwave (c.

1972). It calls for mint chocolate chips which are hard to find. I substitute semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips if I can't find the mint chips. Adding mint flavoring is not a good idea because it causes the meringue to fall. I've also seen crushed peppermint used but the peppermint candy pieces absorb liquid and get sticky and I didn't like that effect. I toasted the pecans for more flavor.

Chocolate Chip Meringues 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg whites 1 package mint chocolate chips (6 oz.)

1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar with electric mixer until they form soft peaks. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until peaks are stiff.

Add vanilla, chips, and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on brown paper or parchment paper on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 F for 25 minutes.

Enjoy! Kristi” Thank you, Kristi, so much.

My email is esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appetit.

How To Have That Long Term Care Conversation All of us want to live a long and active life, and some many people these days are doing just that. Along with age, even in the most fit of us come health issues.

Health insurance and Medicare provide solutions for acute issues, those maladies that take us to the doctor’s office, emergency room and hospital. How do we handle the chronic, long term health concerns? What are our options? How do we address the solutions financially?

How do we have a conversation with our loved ones, family or friends about our wishes and our responses to issues of long term care concerns?

Get answers to these and other questions you have in two identical, an hourlong presentations on The Long Term Care Conversation, Wednesday, February 21st, at 3:50 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., Primerica, 433 West Elkhorn Avenue, MaryAnn Martin presenting. The presentation is open to the public. Seating is limited. Please RSVP for the 3:50 p.m. session at http://LTC2212018350PM.rsvpify.com and for the 6:30 pm session at http://LTC2212018630PM.rsvpify.com .

Get the facts. Become clear about options. Have a discussion with family.

Make a plan for your future.

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2018 Mentor/Student Show To Be Featured At The Art Center

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Mark your calendars and join us at the as the participants and their mentors.

Art Center for the 2018 Mentor/Student Look for more information on this show show February 16Michaela Marshall and the participating March 10, with a gala artists in next week’s reception celebrating Estes Park News. the artists Saturday, Also on display at February 17 from 2:00the gallery is a collec4:00 p.m. This show tion of art by the reand reception are maining Art Center sponsored by Diana artist members. The and Gary Wade and is Art Center of Estes free and open to the Park is a nonprofit orpublic. ganization which proThis year the Art vides a facility to supCenter is featuring the port the work of local art of twelve mentored and regional artists, participants: Hanna striving to promote Bergsten, mentored by exhibition, education, Mary Benke of Loveand excellence in the land; Lucy Leija of visual arts. Proceeds Estes Park mentored by Alice League; benefit both the artist and contribute to Michaela Marshall of the Art Center’s eduEstes Park mentored cation program and by her father Dan Marcommunity outreach. shall; April Ojeda curThe Art Center is lorently from Estes Park cated at 517 Big mentored by Vickie Thompson Avenue, Mastron; Faith Evans, in Lower Stanley VilJoan Mayberry and lage below Safeway Lindsey Packer menand above Subway tored by Susan B. Anand the Stanley Muderson of Estes Park; seum, and is wheelRebecca Gilberto menchair accessible. tored by Anne Sneary Please call the Art of Estes Park; Leah Center at 970-586Hanna Bergsten Bos, Joshua Greiss, 5882 or visit our webBrooke Moore, and site www.artcenterofestes.com for more Ruth Schwarz mentored by Eileen Van information on 2018 exhibits and Baren of Loveland. The subject matter, classes. styles and media of the art is as diverse Faith Evans

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HOW DO YOU DO YOUR ‘STUFF’?

I loved the man’s description of his day. It sounded like a few other people I know. It went like this. “I got up early in the morning because I had to get my ‘stuff’ done. However, I knew that I would need a cup of coffee in order to be able to focus so I could get my ‘stuff’ done. Opps! Can you believe that? I spilled my coffee. I knew that I could never get my ‘stuff’ done if I had coffee spilled all over my desk, so I started to clean up the mess. And then I thought that, while I’m cleaning up the coffee, I might as well clean the whole desk, so that I can have a really clean area in which to work to get my ‘stuff’ done. After I got my desk clean, it dawned on me that I hadn’t eaten breakfast so I went into the kitchen to get my favorite cereal. Sadly, the box was empty. So, I ran to the store to buy my cereal.

After I picked up my box of cereal it made sense that while I was there I should do my shopping for the week, so I filled the cart with all the things I would need. When I got home, I decided that I was no longer hungry for cereal, so I fixed myself an omelet, instead of cereal, to eat before I set about getting my ‘stuff’ done. After I ate my very late breakfast and washed the dishes, I sat down to get my ‘stuff’ done. As I settled into my office chair, it began to ‘squeak, squeak, squeak’ and I knew that I would be unable to get my ‘stuff’ done while sitting in a constantly squeaking chair, so I ran to the store to buy some oil so I could oil my squeaking chair. By the time I got home from the store and oiled my squeaky chair, I looked at the clock and realized that it was really too late to get my ‘stuff’ done, so I watched a couple of episodes of ‘Mash’ on TV. It wouldn’t hurt, because by now I knew I couldn’t get my ‘stuff’ done today anyway. So I would watch this…and a little more TV…eat a late snack and get to bed early, so I could get up early tomorrow and get my ‘stuff’ done.”

I suspect that a lot of us have experienced many days when we didn’t get our ‘stuff’ done, simply because we lacked self-control and self-discipline. If we look at any successful, especially ‘great’ person, we know that we will find someone who ‘gets his stuff done’ because of his own selfdiscipline. In the Bible, Paul says that we need to be a ‘good soldier’, which requires self-discipline. A great statesman, William Lyon Mackenzie King said, “Self-denial and self-discipline, however, will be recognized as the outstanding qualities of a good soldier.” Paul continues to talk about the need for self-discipline in athletes. We know it to be so true today. Right now hundreds of very self-disciplined athletes are ready for the Olympics. Such is needed for greatness in any sport. A professional golfer was asked how he could be so good. He told the interviewer: “Hit the golf course early in the morning.

Hit one thousand golf balls. Then go into the clubhouse and wrap your hands, because by then you will be bleeding. Then go out and hit another one thousand balls.”

It’s true in any endeavor. President Harry Truman said: “In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves…self-discipline with all of them came first.”

Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the top of Mt. Everest said: “It’s not the mountain we conquer, it’s ourselves.”

So, the question for each one of us to ask is: “When we get up in the morning to ‘get our stuff done’, are we self-disciplined enough to follow through? Or do we let the ‘coffee’, the ‘mess’, and ‘squeaks’ determine our course…a course to failure.

Bob

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Spelling Champs!

Pictured above are the top ten spellers in the Estes Park Middle School Spelling Bee, which was held on Thursday, January 25. From left to right, Lydia Pita, Kiona Bingham, Dawn Nguyen, Kaylie Wallace, Amelia Bryant, Sammy Miller,

Anna Roberts-Briggs, Jeffrey Henton, Jaida Moore, and Kiara Delgado. Lydia Pita was the champion and Dawn Nguyen came in 2nd place.

Congratulations to you all!

Recycling Update By: Judi Smith If we want to improve our recycling circle we must begin buying products made of recycled material which will increase demand, which will encourage re-manufacturers to produce the necessary supply to meet the demand, which will increase the demand for the recyclable material, which will increase the profit to MRFs and decrease the cost, which will encourage more people to buy products made of recyclable material. And so the circle is complete.

With China refusing to accept trash from the United States, partially because the recyclables they have been receiving are not always clean and often contaminated by garbage, we must find other avenues to meet our needs, preferably domestic. And that is happening!

A U.S.A. company called Plastics Management Corporation (now PMC Global) acquired Direct Pack, an entrepreneurial company who has found their niche remanufacturing used water bottles into boxes for the food industry (grocery, restaurant, fast food, etc.) under the product name “the Bottle Box.” Direct Pack receives the used bottles from MRFs, grinds the bottles into

flakes, washes the flakes to meet food industry standards, melts the flakes into sheets, thermoforms the sheets into boxes, and sells these wholesale, to the food industry.

Direct Pack offers a wide variety of Bottle Boxes, in a variety of colors (clear, white, black, copper, green, yellow and pink), wholesale, and have saved 76,900,000 pounds (or 3,000,000,000 bottles) from burial in the landfill in only six years.

To bring this home to our own community, last week, I purchased cookies for the Junior Election Meet and Greet with the Town Trustees, and discovered that Safeway is using Bottle Boxes for the cookies. This means whenever we buy cookies, we are saving plastic from the landfill and doing our part to contribute to the well being of the Earth.

Cookies! What more could anyone ask?

The League is hosting “Putting a Face on Childcare” Weds. February 28. The League website is www.LWV-estespark.org The next meeting of the LWV&CRC is March 1, 10 a.m. in the Wasson Room at the EV Library. Our recycling website is www.recycleestes.org. I can be reached at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com

Way To Go, Andra!

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Dessert CHOCOLATE TART with cherry ice cream and candied hazelnuts

Congratulations Andra for earning All-Conference in the 100 Backstroke and 200 Individual Medley at the Tri-Valley Conference Meet! Good luck to you and your teammates at the 3A State Meet this weekend!

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YMCA Welcomes North Face Athlete Hilaree O’Neill To Family Mountaineering Weekend

Family adventurers save the date!

YMCA of the Rockies will hold its 3rd annual Family Winter Mountaineering and Backcountry Weekend on March 1-4, 2018. Recently named "Best Family Resort in America" by USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards, YMCA of the Rockies provides the perfect landscape for outdoor enthusiasts and their families (and dogs) to explore mountaineering. Whether it's your first time out, or your family has camped in national parks many times, this special event has excursions for every level.

This year, two keynote speaker presentations will be given by Andrew Skurka, the author of "The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide," best known for his solo backpacking adventures, and Hilaree O'Neill, a North Face athlete (and mother of two young boys) who has skied everywhere from Tibet to the high peaks of Bolivia and Argentina, as well as many first descents in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island.

The Family Mountaineering Weekend features family- friendly educational sessions on winter survival tips and mountaineering skills (learn about avalanche awareness, beacon rescue searches, orienteering and the best first aid for back-

country), guided family snowshoe hikes & winter ecology explorations in RMNP, ice climbing lessons, and demos by popular mountaineering equipment brands.

Children will enjoy special story times, kid- friendly guided lead hikes and fun snow activities (with hot chocolate of course). Classes are geared toward allfamily participation! Regular YMCA of the Rockies programs will be running throughout the weekend, providing a great opportunity to check out the Craft and Design Center, rent some ice skates (weather depending), or take a dip in the indoor pool.

All Family Mountaineering Weekend activities are free for guests staying in lodge rooms or cabins. Estes Valley locals may purchase a full weekend pass for $40/adult that includes activities and speaker sessions from Thursday – Sunday, local ID must be presented when purchasing passes at the Sweet Memorial Building. Day passes for guests staying off-grounds are also available for $20 per person, per day.

Find more details and full weekend schedule at ymcarockies.org. To speak to the YMCA Program Department regarding weekend activities, call 970586-3341 ext. 1104.

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Paving The Way To The Future: Estes Park Museum Collections & Research Facility

The Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is raising $1M to build a new Museum Collections & Research Facility. The building will house more than 30,000 locally historic artifacts with research space for the general public and staff to examine and study the archives and artifacts. One avenue to fund raise for this important community resource is through the sales of paver stones etched with text and art. The eight by eight inch pavers can be designed by individuals, families, groups, organizations, and business owners with a lasting quote or memory.

Congratulations and thank you to the Estes Park Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club who purchased an etched paver and is actively supporting the Estes Park Museum Friends to build the much-needed Collections & Research Facility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to support the Museum and the Town, as well as honor some of the members that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Millie Miller, Lions Club Assistant Secretary.

If you are an individual or organization and are interested in supporting this special project, please visit the following website to review the facility plans and download a paver order form: www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org/collections-and-research-building.

Or visit the Museum at 200 Fourth Street. Please call or email Museum Director Derek Fortini for more information at 970-577-3761 or dfortini@estes.org.

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

EVENTS Feb. 9: Wine and Chocolate Dinner.

Five courses including cocoa w/ paired wines. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 9: Wine Pairing Dinner. 4-course menu with delectable wines. Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6:30-9:30pm Feb. 9: LatinGrass. An evening of Latin dance music fused with bluegrass.

Historic Park Theatre. 7-11pm Feb. 10: Wine and Chocolate Festival.

Sweets & Wine from around the region.

Sold out. EP Events Complex. 1-5pm Feb. 17-18: Rails in the Rockies.

Model Railroads. Estes Park Events Complex. Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-4pm

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Feb. 9: Jamesons Duo. Americana.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 9: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 9: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Feb. 9-10: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 9-10: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 9-10: Table, Culinary Experience.

The Stanley Hotel. 6:30-9:30pm Feb. 9-11: Ice Skating & Ice Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Feb. 10: Peak to Peak Concert. Music Recital. Shepherd of the Mtns. 3pm Feb. 10: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 11: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. The Other Side. 10am-1pm Feb. 11: 60’s Night w/ Estes Park High School Choir. Mama Rose’s & Poppy’s.

5:30-7:30pm Feb. 11: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 12: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

Feb. 9–Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 13: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Bluegrass. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm

Feb. 22: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm

Feb. 13: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Feb. 22: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105. 6:30pm

Feb. 14: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm

Feb. 23: Great Blue. Folk. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Feb. 14: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Feb. 23: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Feb. 15: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock and Folk. The Other Side. 6-9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

Feb. 15: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

LECTURES

Feb. 15: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm

Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Feb. 15: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105. 6:30pm

Mon. & Wed. at 5:30pm Sat. at 9am.

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

Feb. 16: Gina Sobel. Jazz. Snowy Peaks Winery. 2-4pm

Feb. 9: Avalanche Awareness Class.

Estes Park Mountain Shop. 12:304:30pm

Feb. 16: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Feb. 16-17: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 16-17: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 16-18: Ice Skating & Ice Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Feb. 17: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 18: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. The Other Side. 10am-1pm Feb. 18: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 18: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 19: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm Feb. 20: Bingo. American Legion. 6pm Feb. 20: Open Mic w/ Jon Pickett. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm Feb. 20: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Feb. 22: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock and Folk. The Other Side. 6-9pm Feb. 22: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

Feb. 10: Yoga for Men Workshop.

Estes Park Yoga. 10am-12pm Feb. 10: 1986 McKinley Karstens Ridge Expedition. Mountain Shop. 6pm Feb. 11 & 18: Daoist Lecture & Tai Chi Class. Dao House. 8:30-10am Feb. 13 & 20: Free 5K Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1206 Feb. 11, 14 & 16: Snowshoe Ecology Walk. Snowshoe with a ranger! Call for reservations.

Feb. 10-11 & 17-18: Wild in Winter.

Beaver Meadows VC. 10-11am Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for classes: 970-586-3262 Feb. 10: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek. 9am-1pm

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

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1986 McKinley Karstens Ridge Expedition Presentation

In Memory of Mike Donahue, Presented by Matt Quinn ocal accomplished climber and mountaineer, Mike Donahue, owned the Colorado Mountain School in Estes Park for many years, and was a natural in the hostile environs of the high alpine peaks. By far, his greatest skill was guiding and introducing friends to the high alpine natural world he loved. In 1986, Mike led an ascent up the remote Muldrow Glacier-Karstens Ridge route on Mt. McKinley (Denali) in Alaska – taking with him fellow mountaineer and friend Matt Quinn.

Mike was an excellent guide, and loved nothing better than sharing his passion with others. To him guiding was not only about the climb, but about sharing a love of the natural world and his values with others – leading primarily by example.

On February 10 at 6 p.m., the Estes Park Mountain Shop invites you to join Matt Quinn as he shares the story of the thirty-four

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day adventure on the highest peak in North America through a photo-rich presentation. From your auditorium seat, you’ll be In Memory of transported to the high Mike Donahu e Alaskan peaks gleaning an understanding of not only the trek, but of the man behind the expedition, Mike Donahue. Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Presented by About Matt Quinn: Matt Matt Quinn Quinn, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin, had a law practice for 44 years prior to his retirement and subsequent move to Estes Park, Colorado in 2005. Matt was a member of the National Ski Mike Don ahue was an acc omplished clim of the wildern ber and mount ess. By far his Patrol for 30 years. When aineer, a natu greatest skill people he guid ral in the hostile was guiding. ed. One of his environs He loved the greatest pleasure natural world mountains and he loved. s in life was intro the many ducing friends he was 37 years old, Matt to the high alpi ne Join Mike’s mo untaineering partner, Matt mountaineerin Quinn, as he g adventure led along with his wife Donna shares the stor

by Mike up the y of a thirty-fo remote Muldro ur day w Glacier of Mt. McKinley (Denali went on a ski patrol outing ).

F RE E admi to climb at Devils Lake Climbing Area in Wisconsin, and they became hooked – spending most weekends on the crags at Devils Lake for the next 20 years. Their climbing and mountaineering took them around the world with trips to Mexico, South America and Europe. Back in the U.S. they climbed from the Gunk’s in the East to Joshua Tree in the West. In the winter of 1981, Matt made contact with Mike Donahue in the course of planning a winter climb in Rocky Mountain National Park. The two formed a lasting friendship leading to many climbs and great adventures.

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Time To Help One In Need From Olga and Enrique at Mountain Home Cafe: We are honored to support Lucy in her fight against cancer. Lucy has worked as a cook at Mama Roses and bused tables at Poppy’s for the past seven and a half years. This past June, Lucy was diagnosed with breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. She underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and most recently, a bilateral mastectomy. She will continue her treatment for at least the next year.

Lucy left three adult daughters in Mexico to come join one of her sisters here in Estes Park. She was in search for a better life in America. This is a story like many have, and a strong reminder of how important our health is. But, most importantly, it is a story of how we can come together to help someone in need. Though we don’t know Lucy personally, we can only imagine all of the hardship she and her family are enduring. At least once, we have all been through hard times and we all suffer one way or another. We are still here, and greatly ready to help in any way we can. We want to bring Lucy and her family hope in the midst of this battle.

By helping one, we help all of the community to get stronger.

Personally, I remember all of the struggles we had before our children were born, and had it not been for the support system from strangers, non-

profits, and the community, we wouldn’t have achieved our goals. We know firsthand how vital it is for families to have support during hard times.

If you would like to bless Lucy and her family with a financial gift, know it will be greatly appreciated.

You can donate by attending our fundraising dinner Sunday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Home Cafe. Cost for a meal is $20 and all proceeds will go to Lucy. Purchase tickets at mountainhomecafe.com or call 970586-6624 or go to www.gofundme.com/lovelucyestespark to make a donation.

--------------Nos sentimos honrados de apoyar a Lucy en su lucha contra el cáncer. Lucy ha trabajado como cocinera en Mama Roses y bused mesas en Poppy's durante los últimos siete años y medio.

En junio pasado, a Lucy le diagnosticaron cáncer de mama que le causó metástasis en los huesos. Se sometió a quimioterapia neoadyuvante y, más recientemente, a una mastectomía bilateral. Ella continuará su tratamiento por lo menos el próximo año.

Lucy dejó tres hijas adultas en México

para unirse a una de sus hermanas aquí en Estes Park. Ella estaba en busca de una vida mejor en América. Esta es una historia como la que muchos tienen, y un fuerte recordatorio de cuán importante es nuestra salud. Pero, lo más importante, es una historia de cómo podemos unirnos para ayudar a alguien que lo necesita. Aunque no conocemos a Lucy personalmente, solo podemos imaginar todas las dificultades que ella y su familia soportan. Al menos una vez, todos pasamos por tiempos difíciles y todos sufrimos de una manera u otra. Todavía estamos aquí, y estamos listos para ayudar de cualquier manera que podamos. Queremos llevar a Lucy y su familia a la esperanza en medio de esta batalla. Al ayudar a uno, ayudamos a toda la comunidad a fortalecerse.

Personalmente, recuerdo todas las luchas que tuvimos antes de que nacieran nuestros hijos, y de no haber sido por el sistema de apoyo de extraños, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y la comunidad, no hubiéramos logrado nuestros objetivos. Sabemos de primera mano qué tan vital es para las familias tener apoyo durante los tiempos difíciles.

Si desea bendecir a Lucy y su familia con un regalo financiero, sepa que será muy apreciado. www.gofundme.com/lovelucyestespark

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Riverspointe Spa Welcomes Brand New Float Pod

Riverspointe Spa is thrilled to announce the addition of a float pod to their services. The pod arrived in January and has been installed, inspected, and is ready for bookings! Appointments begin today, February 9, and are available daily during normal business hours.

A float pod is also known as a sensory deprivation tank. It is a large vessel, filled with 900 pounds of Epsom salts and ten inches of filtered, circulating water. “Floating” is the experience of being weightless in the pod, supported by the salt water which is the same temperature as your skin. Float appointments are either 60 or 90 minutes in length and are meant to be an extremely restorative, relaxing experience.

“Floating is one of the best things you can do for both your mental and physical wellness,” shared Melissa Martin, Owner & Director of Riverspointe Spa. “Especially when done on a regular basis, floating will refresh your body, mind, and soul. We are so happy to bring a float pod to both residents and guests of Estes Park!”

The benefits of floating are many: • Releases endorphins • Relieves stress • Eases chronic pain • Speeds healing & recovery • Improves skin conditions • Detoxifies the system

• Increases circulation • Increases creativity • Improves concentration • Improves sleep • Decreases cortisol levels • Enhances meditation • Elevates your mood • Attains deepest relaxation Floating can provide complete physical relaxation, a profound healing experience, and it can be a wonderful aid to opening doors into your inner world.

The benefits of floating occur after your float when you feel revived, awake, anew, and relaxed.

To learn more about the float pod or other services provided

by Riverspointe Spa, visit their website at www.riverspointespa.com or call 970577-6841. Riverspointe Spa is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and is located at 121 Wiest Drive in downtown Estes Park.

Melissa Martin began Riverspointe Spa in Estes Park nine years ago. Originally from New York, Melissa attended Cornell University and spent some time working at spas in Santa Fe before moving to Colorado to begin a life in the Rocky Mountains. Her favorite treatment at Riverspointe Spa is the Raindrop Therapy Massage. On her days off, she enjoys hiking, playing with her feisty cat named Jasmine, and sipping a beer at Rock Cut Brewing Company.

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Bright Christmas A Great Community Model By: Bill Christopher

Our partnership with Crossroads MinWe know the phrase “it takes a village to istry helps us identify families in need, and we in turn can help provide gifts for raise a child.” I am among those who bemore families in need through them. A lieve in this saying and know that it has many applications in people’s lives. Bright very special thank you to Eva Banuelos of Crossroads for her help with the project.

Christmas is a volunteer 501©3 nonprofit organization which has been a pos- Master Graphics donates almost all our printed items, the YMCA gave us 30 itive force in Estes Park, Colorado for 33 years. Their main mission is helping fam- family memberships, Mama Rose’s and ilies in need at Christmas time with gifts, Poppy’s fed our volunteers. Kind Coffee kept us supplied with hot coffee. MedX food, cleaning supplies and items for a delicious Christmas dinner. My wife Ann and Master Graphics served as drop off points for the gifts and other donated and I became aware of Bright Christmas many years ago through a double connec- items. We are thankful for the many businesses in town who offer a generous distion. We have a cozy cabin right in town count to sponsors shopping locally. Estes which continues to be a wonderful “rePark News and the Trail Gazette are suptreat” for us, family and friends to enjoy.

Also, our daughter Heather married a fel- portive in promoting our program to the community and families in need.” low C.U. Buffalo who grew up in Estes Park. Brian’s parents are Jim and Jean A COMMUNITY COMING Austin who have been and continue to be TOGETHER community leaders there. Jean has been a Jean finishes her letter of appreciation key “player” in the long-time success of with “This community is so unique in this wonderful, caring non-profit organi- that they truly care for those who are zation. less fortunate. Because of this caring, HOW A COMMUNITY MAKES and the hundreds who volunteer time CHRISTMAS BRIGHT and donated resources, Bright Christmas exists.” My purpose in sharing porPlease allow me to share with you a tions of her letter is to demonstrate the portion of Jean’s letter recapping this Christmas’ activity and success as it con- point of a community coming together year after year for a very worthy cause. tains the focus of this column. She reRemember, Estes Park is a tourist comported “We assisted 130 families and munity of approximately 5,800 permatheir 290 children with gifts, food and nent residents. It is a tight knit commumore. Several dozen new bicycles were given to kids who asked for them thanks nity which cares about its people with so many different businesses, organizations to either being purchased by Bright and individuals all pulling together. I see Christmas or given by supporters of the this community spirit in different ways program. Helmets are available to the kids from the Estes Park Mountain Shop. throughout the year in Estes Park. The Through a partnership with Plum Creek, Bright Christmas project is a stellar example of the spirit of “it takes a village we can help provide specially priced high quality shoes and boots to children to raise a kid.” who need them…..Once again, this “IF EVERYONE LIT JUST community overwhelmed us with supONE LITTLE CANDLE” port. The BIONIC group at the high In Westminster and the northern part school helped with gifts for children for of the immediate metro area, we are a third year. An ongoing partnership blessed with so many different organizawith the Knights of Columbus provided tions which tend to have one or more of dozens of new gifts to be used by Bright the components of what the Bright Christmas, extras were donated to Christmas program does. Wouldn’t it be Crossroads (another non-profit) for great if the businesses, non-profits, orfamilies who missed the Bright Christganizations and individuals in the Westmas program. Quality used bedding was minster area or say the Adams County received from the Elizabeth Guild, Casarea would take giving and volunteering tle Mountain Lodge and Aspen Winds. to the next level by doing our own verFood for the families was purchased sion of Bright Christmas or some other from Country Super Market at a generseasonal or year-round program? I ous discount and Claire’s on the The know and respect what is currently bePark donated food items for the families. ing done by such groups as Growing The Big Horn Restaurant helped us col- Home, FISH, A Precious Child, Have a Heart, Westminster Legacy Foundation, lect boxes to put the food in. Estes Park The Salvation Army, The Senior Hub, Rent All donated the use of tables and Waste Management donated the use of 2 local churches, school districts and dumpsters. The Merry Martha’s knitting many others. Their outreach to those in group provided warm scarves and hats.” need is exceptional! However, just imagine the synergy and expansion that PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE could be achieved in serving more fami“A huge thank you goes to the Recrelies in need if we came together in a colation District for allowing us to use the laborative way? As the Christopher Hangar Restaurant and clubhouse for our Movement (no personal connection) distribution site and to the staff of the golf use to share on television “back in the course who provided set-up, food sorting, day”, “If everyone lit just one little canbox packing and gift loading for families. dle, what a bright world this would be.”

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Congratulations EPHS Honor Band Students From: Estes Park Band Boosters

1700 Brodie Ave, across from High School More Info at pccrusa.org and 970-586-4404

Shrove Tuesday

FREE Pancake Dinner Ham, King Cake, Music: Ray Young Benefit: Crossroads

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Sarah Rose Tarczal 10th Grade Congratulations to Sarah Tarczal, Student of the Week for February 9, 2018.

In school, Sarah is a member of the Environmental Club. She maintains a 3.9 GPA. Outside of school Sarah is an avid adventurer and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, swimming and climbing trees. She also likes hanging out with really great people. Going to Cheley Camp has influenced her greatly in helping her become the person she desires to be and for influencing her love of nature (and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a three time champion

of a sauerkraut eating contest there!)

Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite quote is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happiness is only real when shared.â&#x20AC;? She loves this quote because she says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to share happiness to be happy and it also spreads so much positivity.â&#x20AC;?

The summer after her senior year at EPHS, she plans to buy a van and travel across the country (and maybe other countries) with her best friends. After that, she may decide to go to college and study journalism.

Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.

Being part of an honor band is a tremendous opportunity, and we extend our congratulations to the Estes Park students who qualified and participated in the following honor bands.

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They will rehearse April 5-7 for a performance at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley on April 7th. '$# ($) &' &) (%(#) '% ) #( )"& $)$()# $ ) &!!') &" ) '% Patriot League

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This year, four students attended the Combined League Middle School 2018 Patriot League Honor Band on Jan. 22! Students are accepted by audition in Honor Band November. They receive their music in Four middle school students were acDecember and in January, they rehearse cepted into the Combined League Midall day at the Union Colony Civic Center dle School Honor Band on Jan. 8. Stuwith other high school musicians across dents had a month to practice a full northern Colorado. Guest conductors concert's worth of pieces on their own. were Michael Flynn (previously director They rehearsed for a day with other stuof bands at Western State University) dents across northern Colorado, with and Steve Martin (previously director of guest conductor Matthew Dockendorf, bands at D'Evelyn MS/HS. 8 students Assistant Director of Bands at the Uniwere accepted into the honor band, but versity of Colorado, in preparation for a this year's flu season allowed only 4 to performance at the Union Colony Civic attend. Students accepted: Jessa Abel, Center that evening. Students accepted: Annalise Basch, Levi Carpman, Molly Samantha Workman (oboe), Hailey RasMorgan, Ian Norris, Will Peters, Arden mussen (clarinet), Nathaniel Henton (alto sax), Leo Gaytan Giron (bassoon).

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Red Cross Seeking Volunteers In Estes Park Did you know that you can be part of the American Red Cross right here in Estes Valley? In our community we understand, from experience, the need to be prepared for the unexpected. When our neighbors reach out for our help, we are there for each other. The American Red Cross invites you to take a meaningful step toward becoming disaster-ready.

In Estes Park, we are especially looking for volunteers who want to help operate a shelter during a disaster. Shelter volunteers provide a safe place to sleep, hot meals and much needed comfort to those affected by disaster.

Shelters are needed for major disasters like the 2013 Flood, wildfire evacuations, and even winter emergencies.

There are two options for becoming a shelter volunteer: 1. Shelter Workers are trained through a series of classes offered by the American Red Cross. Many of the classes can be taken online! Shelter workers do a variety of jobs in a shelter including registration, referrals for other services, food service, providing information and updates, and assisting clients with registration for Safe and Well. An application and background check are required.

2. Interested in helping out during emergencies, but don’t have a lot of time? Then the Estes Park Brigade may be for you! We are in need of new members to join our team. The Estes Park Brigade is a group of 20-30 members who help with coordinating meal supplies from pre-qualified sources. They procure needed items such as pet food and dry clothes. They also respond to meet many unexpected needs. Enjoy organizing? We are also in need of a volunteer to be the coordinator of the Estes Brigade. The only requirement for membership is a background check.

Another option other than a shelter volunteer is a DAT (Disaster Action Team) Responder. These are the folks that respond on-site in the event of a house fire or local, short-term disaster to provide comfort and immediate assistance. They are on-call and work with local Estes agencies such as Crossroads and the Salvation Army.

If you are interested in more information or are ready to get started as either a Shelter Worker, a Brigade member, or a DAT Responder, contact Estes Park Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Peat Page Martin at (970) 586-6268.

Estes Park is part of the Northern Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross located in Fort Collins. If you have a particular talent, there is a place for you to use it as an American Red Cross volunteer. If you would like to learn about additional volunteer opportunities in our region visit www.ColoradoRedCross.org or contact Shelby Hinze, Volunteer Services Manager, at (307) 286-2280.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The most common type of disaster is a home fire and the Red Cross responds to provide comfort, hope and support for those affected. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/colorado or cruzrojaamericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @NoCoRedCross or on Facebook.

Dances Of Universal Peace You are invited to join us at Estes Park Yoga at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17th for the Estes Park Dances of Universal Peace, which will be led by Jyoti with guitar and drum accompaniment and quest leaders, Yusuf and Samia. Participate in meditation through movement and song, or you are welcome to enjoy the healing music, singing and meditation sitting on the side of the circle.

We will start the dance with “Light and Fire And Spirit” with words from Aramaic, the spoken language of Jesus, and a dance from the Hindu tradition honoring Ganesha.

In these times of divisiveness, we can come together In these interfaith practices to promote understanding of other cultures and religious practices. It also can be a way of traveling around the globe without leaving Estes Park Yoga.

The dances are by donation; no one denied joining. Please refrain from wearing fragrances and bring water.

Some dances are exuberant!

The third dance of 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 17th Estes Park Yoga, Park Place Mall 2nd floor, 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park. For more information: 970-586-3254.

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EVRPD To Offer Tai Chi For Arthritis And Fall Prevention

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), provider of numerous recreational and community activities in the Estes Valley, is excited to offer Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes beginning in March.

Classes will be held on Fridays, March 2 through April 6, and will be offered at two levels. Level 1 will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., and Level 2 will be held from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. The cost for each six-week series is $40, and all classes will be held at the Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive. The registration deadline is Friday, February 23. To register, visit

evrpd.com/recguide, call (970) 5868189 or visit the EVRPD recreation office at 380 Community Drive.

These evidence-based classes, designed

by Dr. Paul Lam and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, focus on relieving the symptoms of arthritis. Proven to reduce pain, tai chi is a safe exercise and an internal art which stresses the integration and balance of mind and body. Practicing a mind-body exercise like tai chi builds confidence, thus reducing the fear of falling, which ultimately results in less falls.

The level 1 class is easy, enjoyable and

ideal for beginners, with or without arthritis. Participants will learn slow, smooth, continuous movements that strengthen internal muscles and loosen joints and ligaments while calming the mind. The level 2 class will build on skills learned in level 1, the prerequisite class.

Classes will be taught

by Mike Curtiss, a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience in his profession. He has been a practitioner of the Wu style of tai chi for more than 20 years and received his training from Shihan Eric Adams of Estes Park. Additionally, he completed instructor training in “Tai Chi for Arthritis” and “Tai Chi for Balance to Reduce the Risk of Falls” through the Arthritis Foundation of Australia under Dr. Paul Lam. Mike has also been trained in the Chouyi Fanhuan Qigong Style under the guidance of Master Yap Soon Yeoung of Penang, Malaysia and received Level 1 Instructor Certification in 2009. He enjoys teaching and incorporates tai chi and qigong principles into clinical practice with positive outcomes for his patients.

For more information about the new community center, to purchase a membership or inquire about senior services, visit evrpd.com or call 970-586-8191.

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ter: The new Estes Valley Community Center is a 70,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art facility scheduled to open in February 2018. The center is envisioned as a comprehensive, multi-generational destination with a robust schedule of classes, a multipurpose gymnasium, indoor walking and jogging track, lazy river with interactive play features and slide in a natatorium, group fitness facilities, large community room with kitchen, golf simulator, senior services area and drop-in childcare.

About Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Established in 1955, the organization’s goals are to plan, direct, organize and implement recreational programs, manage facilities and provide public park and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of the District, an area that encompasses 320 square miles.

Introduction To Essential Oils Class At Raven’s Roast February 15 There will be an Introduction to Essential Oils Class held at Raven's Roast on Thursday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m.

Presenter Holly Moore will shine some light on the role that essential oils can play in our overall wellness.

What are essential oils?

What do they do? How are they used?

Holly said, "I hear people say, 'essential oils? That sounds very New Age. Don't I have to put them on my chakras or something?? You rub oils on your feet? That sounds like some crazy voodoo medicine!' In reality, essential oils are the original medicines; the original science of healing and health. During this class I will try to take some of the mystery out of essential oils and show how they can be used in everyday life in the 21st century to enhance wellness of both mind and body."

Essential oils are not just about aromatherapy. And you don't have to have a fancy degree or tons of training to be

able to use them. There are a few precautions to be aware of, especially when using with or around children and pets.

Otherwise, essential oils are very easy to use, and considerably safer than many of the synthetic chemicals and pharmaceuticals that we are surrounded by on a daily basis!

We will explore using oils for health and disease prevention, for emotional support, and how to replace chemicals and other toxic substances with essential oils. You will have the chance to sniff various different oils, and see various methods for use demonstrated. Holly said, "I have had such amazing experiences and breakthroughs using essential oils. I am very excited to be able to share my journey thus far with others!"

Raven's Roast is located at 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue, inside The Old Church Shops.

There is no charge for this event.

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Peak To Peak Student Recital This Saturday Peak to Peak concerts is very pleased to announce that it is offering its first, all-inclusive Music-Student Recital this Saturday, February 10th at 3:00 at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (SMLC), 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. As always, admission is free and a reception will follow the recital.

The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;all inclusiveâ&#x20AC;?

means that student musicians, instrumental or vocal, of all levels of ability and all ages, eight to eighty-two, will be offering their well-prepared music to the public. It takes hours of practice and a certain amount of courage for amateur musicians to stand in front of their friends and neighbors with only their music in front of them. An appreciative audience will certainly help, so the teachers and sponsors hope to see the community come out to support them. It takes a village to raise a musician.

The ten participating students are offering a variety of selections from classical standards to popular songs. They have been lovingly and carefully trained by the following local music teachers: Robert Howard (flute) Robert Keep ( all wind instruments), Margie Patterson, DMA (piano), Denise Stookesberry (voice), Kacey Troutman (adult piano and voice), and Melinda Workman (flute and piano). Any other local music teachers who would like to have their students included in the Peak to Peak Music-Student Recital next year should send their contact information to Lynette Johnson at 970-586-2192 or

ljohnson@airbits.com.

The Peak to Peak Concerts committee would like to have more students involved in the coming years. Although this is the first all-inclusive music-student recital to be sponsored by Peak to Peak Concerts, it is not the first to be presented in Estes Park. More than twenty years ago, The Chamber Music Society of Estes Park sponsored five or six annual all-inclusive music-student recitals, which were later taken over by the Estes Park Area Music Teachers Association. Five years ago, when both of those organizations had ceased to function, the Peak to Peak committee began to dream of resuming the tradition, but very few students willing to participate could be found. Now the committee hopes the current recital will be the successful model for many more annual recitals. Not only will the attending patrons enjoy seeing and hearing these local students perform, but they will also make the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts feel worthwhile. Not only do the students gain inspiration by listening to each other, but they also gain confidence in appearing before an appreciative audience, a trait

that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.

The Peak to Peak Concerts committee is grateful to SMLC for its gracious hospitality. These concerts have been sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park for the past five years.

The next concert, featuring the Q2 Strings and the Rocky Recorders, will be on Saturday, March 10th at 3:00, also at SMLC. For more information please go to www.osep.info.

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In My Memory Locked In San Francisco forty-five years ago my plumbing partner Miguel and I replaced aging supply lines in post1906 Victorians. Newly opened walls, dusty attics and dark crawl spaces routinely yielded yellowed newspapers, each a trove of information: advertisements in amber touting evolving technologies ($390 for a 1922 Ford! $81.50 for a 1925 Gyrator Washing Machine!) ; headlines bellowing all-but-forgotten events (45,000 longshoremen on strike in 1934; Fatty Arbuckle’s rape trial in 1921) ; and quips from three-dot columnist Herb Caen: (“I tend to live in the past because most of my life is there. …Isn’t it nice that people who prefer Los Angeles to San Francisco live there? ”).

“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” James. M. Barrie What’s worth saving? What memories merit preservation? How may we best safeguard artifacts of value? And who gets to decide? Over the centuries humans have developed archives, “primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or organization’s lifetime…In general, archives consist of records that have been selected for permanent or longterm preservation on grounds of their

enduring cultural, historical or evidentiary value. ” (Wikipedia) “Memory is the diary we all carry about with us.” Oscar Wilde An archival initiative in the Estes Valley is eparkhives.com, which has acquired census data, restaurant menus, telephone directories (the first sevendigit numbers arrived in 1960), maps, travel brochures, vacation advertisers and business directories.

Newspapers, including the Estes Park Trail, The Mountaineer, Trail Talk and Estes Park Alikasai, tantalize readers with fragments of a different time in our Valley: 23 June 1887: E. S. Allen is building a stable on his property for the accommodation of the Estes Park Stage Line. The Estes Park Stage Line has commenced to make regular trips running between Loveland and Moraine, leaving Loveland at 11:00 a. m.

16 January 1908: Estes Park will get Conference of YMCA. It is the intention of the state YMCA to make Estes Park a resort for their annual summer meetings, and it is likely that a building will be erected suitable for that purpose, and likely that Estes Park will be used for the national YMCA summer convention.

6 February 1908: Favorable weather in Estes Park and work on a number of new buildings, principally the Dunraven Ho-

tel, is being pushed rapidly, in preparation for the coming tourist season. Nearly all the hotels in Estes Park are making needed improvements and adding additional guest rooms. Everything is being put in readiness for the rush of the summer months, when the popular resort is thronged with tourists.

5 March 1908: The Loveland-Estes Park Automobile Company commenced regular trips Monday morning, and will make two trips each week each way until the tourist season demands an increase. F. O. Stanley will have a line of automobiles in between Lyons and Estes Park. Stanley is interested in getting people to Estes Park to patronize his new hotel, rather than ride in his automobile. He is the authority for the prophesy that during the summer, an automobile will go through Longmont on an average of one in every ten minutes. If he is right, there will be something doing here the coming season.

15 June 1912 Editorial: It is of prime importance that the Continental road through Estes Park be built with the least possible delay. There is no direct route from the west into Estes Park, and claims of the people of the western slope and of Utah and California are as strong as those of the east. Estes Park no longer belongs to Larimer County or to eastern Colorado. It belongs to the state and the nation, to the

east and west alike, and should immediately be made as accessible to the west as to the east. Only 14 miles remain to be built in order to connect the east and the west – on a 6% grade – and all below timberline. The matter should be pressed upon the attention of the State Highway Commission, and the authorities of Larimer County and Grand County.

“We understand ourselves better when we have the artifacts. We know ourselves better, ” says John Meissner, local archivist and driving force behind eparkhives.com. Meissner’s current focus is the Harold Sanborn collection, which contains 40,000 negatives, at least 1,000 of them pictures of Estes Park.

“For three decades Sanborn was the most prolific photographer in Colorado and Wyoming. Once you see a Sanborn postcard they are very easy to recognize.

He always puts the title on the front of the card on the bottom, and his signature in the right-hand corner on the diagonal. We want one of every Estes Park photo he produced; the prize local shot may be ‘Colorado’s Largest Fireplace’ from the 1920s.”

“Let me recite what history teaches. History teaches. ” Gertrude Stein Harriet Burgess generously provided John Meissner a copy of an 1899 Estes Park Pamphlet that evocatively captures the past and reinforces the imperative to maintain archival memory: “The stage ride from Lyons is remarkably beautiful.

For the first mile or two the road is comparatively level. Then, as if convinced of the necessity of demonstrating what a mountain highway can do when it makes up its mind, it twists and turns, goes up hill and down, hangs to the sides of mountains, fords swiftly flowing streams, and at last lands you at your destination after an experience at once enjoyable, unique and exciting. Every nook and corner of Estes Park has its peculiar charm.

In the northwest yawns the dark mouth of Black Canyon. Away to the south Longs Peak uprears its cloud-kissing crest; while westward, Willow and Horseshoe Parks invite attention. To reach these, as well as innumerable other points of interest in the Park, all one needs is a good horse and a few directions as to the route to be followed.” Sing, memory!

Next column: The Franchise Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Great Turnout For Junior Election “Meet The Candidates” Event All seven Town Trustees attended the Junior Election Meet and Greet on Monday night (Feb. 5) along with 13 teenagers and one 4th grade young man from EPES. All agreed the experiment was a success, the party was fun, and we should do this again in the future.

The Junior Election is a combined effort of the League of Women Voters, the Youth in Action program, the civics program at EPHS, EPNRC, and the EV Library. The next Junior Election event will be the Candidate Forum (Wed. March 21, 7-9 p.m., Hondius Room at

the EV Library). All 10 candidates will be participating.

Election Day is April 3 and this is your last opportunity to see and hear all candidates together in one place. Be informed and make your own decisions before you vote. Adults are welcome to attend and listen, but questions will be accepted only from Estes Valley residents ages 5-17 (or still in high school). Students, this is your time. Let your voice be heard.

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0 Horsemint Valley Dr – $59,000 This is what you have been searching for! 5.25 acres, backing to Roosevelt National Forest with access to miles of trails. Gorgeous mountain and valley views, and it is south facing with lots of sunshine that is perfect for a solar system. A great place to build your mountain cabin and enjoy all the recreational opportunities of the National Forest. Needs well & septic. Electric service is not available.

580 Venner Ranch Rd – $89,900 Beautiful one + acre lot Venner Ranch Estates with southern exposure. End of street location.

Towering pines, stunning views of Marys Lake and Twin Sisters. Hard to beat price for a Estes Park 1+ acre lot. Road will be maintained by the PUD once there is a house on the property. Water currently provided by Prospect Mountain and in the future, will be turned over to the Town of Estes Park.

175 Curry Dr – $109,000 Stunning, one acre lot with southern exposure and an impressive view of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. Paved street, buried electric, sewer and water taps available. Well suited for a walk out lower level. Build the home of your dreams and enjoy this wonderful Estes Park location, steps from the Prospect Mountain hiking trail and a short distance to Marys Lake for fishing. A quiet neighborhood with remarkable views and quality homes.

0 Kiowa Ct – $139,900 Affordable 1 acre building lot in Estes Park, blanketed with pines that are a frequent favorite for elk and deer. Great views.

1519 Vista View Ln – $150,000 One acre building lot in Koral Heights with southern exposure. Enjoy beautiful mountain sunrises and sunset views of Longs Peak. Property backs to Prospect Mountain with a fabulous view of the Thumb Rock formation and the private greenbelt of Prospect Highlands. Prospect Mountain water tap available, which eventaully will be taken over by the Town of Estes Park. Natural Gas and sewer tap available.

1481 David Dr – $159,900 Fall River Estates lot with paid sewer tap. Nice private wooded location with a view of Castle Mountain and sounds of Fall River. A short 5 minute drive to National Park entrance or downtown Estes Park. Paved road,underground utilities. Seller has building and site plan available. Fall River Estates has seven outlots that offer fishing and hiking to property owners.

0 Promontory Dr – $239,000 Having trouble finding a home in Estes Park? Build your dream house instead! Private, end of paved street location with breathtaking mountain, lake and valley views. Over 2 acres and easy access for a driveway. Evergreens, wildflowers, rock outcroppings and wildlife create a stunning backdrop for a town. Town utilities available.

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Loving Spirit, the Estes Park non-profit founded in 2015, will be holding a free grief and loss recovery workshop on March 3-4 at the YMCA of the Rockies.

It is open to adults who are grieving major losses in their lives, whether from the death of a loved one, a divorce, retirement, major medical diagnosis, or other type of loss that prompts a grief response.

Dayle E. Spencer, President of Loving Spirit, said, “We are delighted to be returning to the YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, for this event next month. They were very generous in their support for our workshop for the first responders to the Aurora theatre shooting in 2016 and it is wonderful to be returning to their spectacular setting for this spring workshop. Our participants will benefit greatly from the beauty of nature that will surround and embrace them at the Y. ” Graced by the awe-inspiring mountains, elk, deer and other wildlife and adjacent to the Rocky Mountain National Park, YMCA of the Rockies’ Estes Park Center offers a wholesome, spiritual en-

vironment where families, friends and groups will be inspired by nature and grow closer together.

Loving Spirit conducts free grief recovery workshops nationally, and in addition to the March event at the YMCA of the Rockies will also be holding workshops this year in Naples, Florida, Tucson, Arizona, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Sun Valley Idaho.

Workshops are completely free and open to the public by pre-registration only. Each workshop is limited to only thirty participants and only one per family. Registration is currently open for the March 3-4 event.

The sessions will take place in the Wind River Lodge Conference Room A. A special block of guest rooms has also been set aside for the event. To reserve your room accommodations, please call 1-888-613-9622 and ask for the Loving Spirit room block. The special rate of $99.00/night includes breakfast coupons as well.

To register for the workshop go to lovingspirit.info/workshops.

Loving Spirit Taps New Board Member

Rosemary Sloan, Chairman of the Board announced today that Presbyterian Minister Michael Moore, of Estes Park, Colorado has been elected to the Board of Loving Spirit, Inc., a Colorado non-profit. Loving Spirit is a 501(c)3 that is working to transform the journey of loss for grieving adults by providing free workshops, increasing public awareness and making strategic alliances with service providers.

According to Sloan, “Pastor Moore is a welcomed addition to our diverse team of board members. With his background in both the ministry and military service as an Air Force Chaplain, he will help us develop a close working partnership with the Chaplain Corp to make Loving Spirit workshops available to U.S. Military families. We are excited to have him join our efforts.”

Michael Moore was born in Burbank, California on August 28, 1960. In 1966 he and his parents moved to Austin, Minnesota, the town where he grew up and calls home. A 1978 graduate of Austin High School, Michael attended Austin (MN) Community College where he received an Associate in Arts degree in 1980. In 1982 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire with a Bachelor in Business Administration.

After saying no to the call of God to ministry as a Seventh Grader, God got his attention in October 1990 via Intermediate Accounting! He graduated from

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 1986 with a Master of Divinity degree.

In 1985, while in Seminary, Michael was commissioned as a Chaplain Candidate, Second Lieutenant with the Air Force Reserve. Following seminary he received a call in 1987 to serve the yoked parishes of Western & Lawrence Presbyterian Churches in rural Fergus Falls, MN. In 1990, he transitioned from the Air Force Reserves to full-time ministry with the U.S. Air Force. Eight assignments, three deployments, and 21 years later, Michael retired from the U.S. Air Forces as a Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel.

From June 2011 – August, 2015, he served as the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of DeFuniak Springs, Florida. In August he became Pastor of the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. Michael married Denise Moore in 2013 and they have three sons. Alec (28) lives in Chicago, IL; Chase (25) and Christopher (22) live in Mobile, AL.

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“Author, Author” Library Celebrates Local Writers This Weekend By: Cheryl Homan-Wendell, Adult Services Librarian

words, “Satisfy Curiosity.”

Here’s how it will all happen: This weekend, we’re keeping it local.

Beginning at 1 p.m. in the Hondius Room, while attendees are seated, our It’s a festive occasion when we can invite a local author to the Estes Valley Li- ten featured authors will give a brief talk about their book. Afterward, attendees brary, connecting a hometown or regional writer with readers eager to delve can visit one, or two, or all ten authors. into new pages. It becomes a true festival The books being featured at the event when we can bring together ten — count range from a mystery-suspense novel to ‘em, ten — authors all in one event. a history of newspaper publishing, and Now in its third year, the Love Your Lo- from a globe-trekking motorcycle tour adventure to a coffee-table collection of cal Authors Festival is happening at the Library this Saturday, February 10, from Rocky Mountain National Park photography. Authors in attendance include 1-3 p.m. (alphabetically): Sara Jade Alan, This event is special for many reasons.

Suzanne Barrett, Kelly Baugh, Larry First is the “keeping it local” theme.

Carpenter, Mary Jo Heyen, Juliet These writers are all from Estes Park or McLean, Dawn Normali, Jim Oliver, Gione of our nearby communities. Some anna Settin, and Erik Stensland. are names you know and count among Most of the authors will have copies of your neighbors and friends. their books available for sale. It’s an exA second attraction is the opportunity to hear so many different authors, speak- cellent opportunity to get an autographed copy for yourself or as a gift. ing on a vast variety of topics and from No registration is necessary. We hope different genres, all in one sitting. Many to see you on Saturday. In this week of big cities have an annual book festival.

Our event is right-sized for the Estes val- Valentine’s Day love, what fun to show our appreciation for the writers, reley. searchers and creative people right in A third element is the chance to visit our midst. personally with each author. It’s a true And speaking of Valentine’s Day love, ‘mix and mingle’ atmosphere, where you can discuss each author’s inspiration for be sure to stop by the Library today, Friday, from 2-5 p.m. In our new Makertheir book and gain a deeper underspace, you’ll have the opportunity to standing of the writing or artistic make your own scrumptious Valentine’s process. Think of it as speed-dating for Day chocolate treat. You can bring a book lovers.

The “Love Your Local Authors Festival” treat home for a loved one—that is, if you can resist eating it first. is a great fit for one of our key strategic goals: lifelong learning, expressed in the

Quilt Guild Meeting February 14

The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month. This month our meeting is on February 14.

We meet at Good Samaritan Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. The business meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. If you would like to have time to catch up with friends, please come at 6:30. The guild is always glad to welcome guests, so if you are visiting in Estes Park and would like to join us please come. We do ask for a $10 donation to help cover the costs incurred to bring good speakers to our meetings.

This month our program will be presented by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA). They will present a trunk show that will be facilitated by Susan Sears and Pauline Bustamonte. SAQA www.saqa.com is sharing their phenomenal artwork collection via a trunk show that will be shipped to Estes Park for this fabulous learning opportunity. Quilts, in protective covering, will be passed around for enjoyment and discussion.

Many pieces in this collection will be available for sale after the show ends.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Express Creativity Make Chocolate Valentine Candies Friday, February 9, 2-5 p.m., Makerspace Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this hand-on session will demonstrate how to create tasty chocolates to take home and share—or to enjoy yourself. The afternoon will also include opportunities for create-your-own Valentine’s Day cards and greetings.

Makerspace Survey: Now Online Now through March 15 The library staff seeks your ideas and insights about the programs and tools you’d like to see in the new Library Makerspace room. Feedback will help determine how best to equip the room and what programs to launch in the months and years ahead. Look for the survey at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Satisfy Curiosity: Lifelong Learning Love Your Local Authors Festival Saturday, February 10, 1-3 p.m., Library Atrium The library hosts the annual Love Your Local Authors event, featuring local and regional published authors who will give a short presentation about their book, then participate in a meet-and-greet with the public. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about and visit with many accomplished writers in our region. No registration necessary for the

public.

3D Models and Printing Friday, March 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Makerspace Participants will discover how a 3D printer works by learning the basics of the modeling program called Fusion 360.

Intermediate level—and no prior computer modeling experience necessary.

Ages 13 and up. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Creating Young Readers: Children and Families Storybook Explorers: Book Club for Ages 3 to 5 Saturday, February 17, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Families with preschoolers will have the opportunity to take home a copy of the book “Round is a Mooncake” and join in a creative activity. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Kids’ Book Club: “Case of the Weird Blue Chicken” Saturday, February 17, 2-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Elementary school age children may pick up a complimentary copy of the book “The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken,” the second installment in this popular series, along with a packet to read beforehand. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Try-It Tuesday: Building with LEGOs Tuesday, February 20, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room Kids ages 5 to 11 will design bridges with LEGOs. Participants will work together to build a bridge over a carpetriver and determine if their structure supports a LEGO character. This program supports STEM education. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Teen Zone Paying for College or Trade School: FAFSA and More Thursday, February 22, 6-8 p.m., Estes Park High School Whether college-bound for the first time or returning to finish coursework, participants will learn about many resources available for those working toward a degree. This session is ideal for high school seniors, GED students, and adults returning to college. Held in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Program. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tech Literacy Windows 10 Friday, February 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Makerspace Participants will learn Windows 10 basics: how to open applications, work with File Explorer, personalize one’s desktop and Start Menu, adjust settings, and update security. Attendees may bring their own Windows 10 computer or borrow a library laptop. Register and read more information at estesvalleylibrary.org.

English Language Learning English Conversation Café Every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Bella Fortuna, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave.

This weekly conversation night is especially for English language learners who would like the opportunity to practice with native English speakers.

No registration required.

Library Programs and Services “Gatherings” Winter/Fall 2018 Issue The newest issue of “Gatherings” is now available. This library programsand-services guide features a spotlight on the soon-to-open mini-branch, upcoming news literacy and Makerspace programs, as well as other events happening through May 31. Copies have been mailed throughout the library district, and are also available inside the library. Distribution of “Gatherings” was made possible by a grant from the Estes Valley Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.

Making Informed Decisions: Tax Season The library has received Colorado state tax forms, now available for distribution. Paper federal tax forms have not yet been received. Many forms, both state and federal, are available online. Appointments for the AARP Tax Assistance Program are being taken by visiting the library or calling (970) 5868116, ext. 3.

Holiday and Library Hours Library Closed Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day The library will be closed all day on Monday, February 19 for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from now through April 14th at the Estes Valley Public Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with

low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.

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Quarterly Economic Summary And Forecast

By: Dr. John W. Green, Economist Provided by Bank of Estes Park

How good can economic conditions get? Probably not much better than they are right now. Retail sales are up strongly, producing sales tax income for Town coffers. Development is booming, producing more fee income for Town coffers. Real estate transactions are setting new records almost every month to the benefit of sellers, realtors, and financial firms.

There are some negatives. Highway 34 is closed again producing hardship for businesses along its extent through the canyon. Businesses along Big Thompson Avenue in town are suffering. It’s not always painless cleaning up after Mother Nature. But infrastructure will be better after they’re finished and better able to withstand Mother Nature’s blows.

And businesses can’t find good help. Or maybe even any help, good or bad. And if they do find good help, those employees can’t afford to live in Estes Park. And it’s a long drive from Boulder and Lyons, which are also expensive places to live.

Loveland and the Big Thompson Canyon are not options until later in the year.

Long-time residents and the boomers who have relocated here and can afford it wish there was less traffic. But what attracted them to Estes Park attracts everyone else. And RMNP wants more visitors because that means more revenue to take care of deferred and current

maintenance.

It’s a delicate balance. Everyone wants to have a successful business in an undiscovered jewel. But that’s not possible in today’s instant communications world.

Visitations in the Park barely slowed from 2016 Centennial Year levels. This continues to propel retail sales upward as price increases easily outstripped the smaller number of visitors. Increases in fees in the Park are unlikely to slow increases in visitation and revenue income in the Town.

Real estate sales continue to boom to new highs almost every month. Transactions total more than $15 million each month, even in the winter; and more than $25 million each month in the summer. Interest rate increases are on the near horizon, probably slowing real estate sales.

The U. S. economy is very strong, continuing its steady upward growth from the Great Recession of 2008-2009. The recently passed tax bill will add a boost in 2018.

The Colorado economy is one of the strongest state economies in the U. S. The energy sector is absolutely booming, especially with crude prices at $66 per barrel. The agriculture sector has probably bottomed but is not likely to quickly get better. The construction, technology and financial sectors are doing very well.

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Boy Scout Troop 8 80th Anniversary Join the Celebration On Friday, February 23 Scouts and Scouters in Estes Park will join in celebrating the 80th Birthday of Boy Scout Troop 8. During those 80 years over 1,500 youth have experienced the fun and values of Scouting as they camped in the wilderness, worked on merit badges, learned leadership skills and a few earned the coveted Eagle Scout rank. And to enable these boys to experience Scouting hundreds of Scout leaders, Scouters and parents volunteered innumerable hours of organizational time, money and leadership—including hiking in pouring rain and sleeping on the cold ground on winter nights.

This will also be a special evening in which Cub Scout Pack 8 holds its annual Blue and Gold celebration recognizing Cub Scouts with awards that they earned. The Pack is 76 years young this year Troop 8 (sponsored by American Le-

gion Post119) and Pack 8 (sponsored by the Estes Park Lions Club) are delighted to invite past Scout leaders, Scouts, Scouters and the community to join in this celebration. We especially welcome parents and youth who would like to see what Scouting is about and talk to Scout parents.

The birthday celebration and the Blue and Gold dinner will be held at the Estes Park Event Center at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 23.

For seating and meal planning, please make reservations by Thursday, February 15, by emailing: estesscouts8@gmail.com .

Meal tickets for the public cost $15.

Tickets are available either by stopping

by Classic Hair Designs (178 S. St. Vrain Ave.), or they can be reserved by email and paid for at the Event door on February 23. Pack 8 and Troop 8 families should also make reservations, but please check with your unit for unit ticket prices.

December shows that sales tax collections were up more than five percent in 2017 (through November) in spite of Highway 34 closures. Visits to the Visitor Center were down, as expected after the 2016 Centennial Year at RMNP. Highway 34 traffic was down, even compared to 2016 when it was also closed. Highway 36 traffic was up, even over 2016 when it was carrying Highway 34 traffic.

Rocky Mountain National Park visitation was down for the year from Centennial Year visitation. New business licenses issued were down in December but up for the year and building permits issued were up strongly for December and for the year.

This dashboard picture agrees with my more regional economic assessment of Larimer County and Estes Park. Construction is booming in the Fort CollinsLoveland areas of Larimer County. Labor is hard to find and hard to keep.

There is not enough affordable housing.

New apartment buildings are going up as fast as they can be built. Monthly yearover-year employment increases in Larimer County were over five percent in most months of 2017! That means the labor force will double in 15 years while it took almost 30 years for it to double from the late 1980s.

The Colorado economy will continue to grow through 2018, in spite of what

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happens to stock market valuations and U. S. GDP. The lag is such that a U. S. slowdown will not slow the Colorado economy much in 2018.

The Larimer County economy is even less likely to be affected by a slowdown in the U. S economy. Consumer and business confidence is important, as is the level of the stock market, but the lag effect will likely not be felt in 2018 should negative turns occur.

The Estes Park economy, however, could be affected by downturns in consumer confidence, increases in interest rates and the level of the stock market. A serious correction in stock and real estate values would slow visitation in RMNP and vacation plans to Estes Park.

These changes, should they occur, would not be until the latter half of 2018.

Please note: This is a very brief summary of a comprehensive, specialized, quarterly economic summary and forecast report that Bank of Estes Park utilizes internally, addressing the national, state, county, and local economies. The complete version is available upon request to bank clients of Bank of Estes Park, for private, individual use, without reproduction or distribution. This brief summary is being made available as a service to the local Estes Park community. For questions or comments, please call Scott Applegate, Chief Credit Officer, at 970-235-7027.

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From The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Board To The Editor: Several worthy needs are being explored as our Town Trustees decide on the future of the 220 4th Street Building.

Whatever decision is made, we hope strides can be made in pursuit of many of our community needs. That said, time is quickly running out to find a solution to a preservation crisis faced by our Estes Park Museum. Our town’s physical history may be at stake.

Here’s the dilemma: roughly 30,000 significant historic artifacts are in limbo.

Since 1992, these items have been housed at the old Light and Power warehouse on Elm Road. That storage was supposed to be a two-year plan. Twentyfive years later, these artifacts remain, lacking proper temperature controls, continuously at risk from larvae and rodents. The Light & Power Department can no longer store these items, and they’ve been ordered to be removed this year. Restoring L&P’s rightful footprint will reclaim a much-needed Town worksite and save tax dollars, allowing more Town construction work to be completed locally and in-house.

It’s logical to ask, why hasn’t something been done sooner to address the mu-

seum collection’s space crunch? Over 25 years, many solutions have been proposed, yet every time, they’ve had to be put on the back burner. Strategic studies, including 1992, 1995, 1998, and 2004, all called for museum expansion to address the storage deficit. In each case, lacking funding, this critical need was deferred.

By 2011, the Town Board pledged funds to match a generous private donation toward a Museum Collections & Research Facility, hoping to break ground by 2018. Then, amid budget cuts, the Town pledge could not be fulfilled. In 2014, voters approved the 1A sales tax, a plan which originally included funding for a museum collections facility. But final ballot language stipulated the museum could receive funding only if the Community Center failed to be constructed. In 2014, the Museum Friends & Foundation actively began fundraising for a Collections and Research Facility, under the auspices that the Town would provide at least $1 million toward the building. By 2015, amid budget cuts, those pledges had to be withdrawn.

Public museum support has been side-

Health/Happiness Of Our Seniors To The Editor: I’d like to say that I appreciate every effort of the Town Board for trying harder to balance the town budget and doing better. Dumping the seniors onto the Rec District is a sure way to clear 300K+ from their budget.

From a ‘younger’ participant of the senior center, I’d like to encourage the current senior center board of directors the opportunity of staying in their location on 4th Street. I believe that they deserve the opportunity of staying in the building that the senior ‘foundation’ 30+ years ago raised the money to build. It was built by their own money, with the help of the town to provide services for seniors in the Estes Park town district. It’s the perfect building for what they do and what they want. It’s been perfect for them all along! There is absolutely no reason for them (any of them) to have to move into another location. The building is theirs and it’s perfect for them.

From someone who is at the senior center three times a week (for the last 17+ years), who has seen the senior center at its best, who knows the value of one healthy meal a day (for nutrition and socialization), who is concerned about seniors mingling in space where germs from school kids and the public will be greater and who respects the opportunity for the seniors to make their own choice as to where they want to be.

I encourage you to let the senior center board of directors take over their 4th Street facility and run their center the way they want.

It’s a win for both parties: they’re off the

town budget and the seniors get to keep that facility as their home. If it doesn’t work in a year or two or five, then it’ll default back to the town to do as they will.

Two final notes of interest (from me) to the readers of these letters.

First, I don’t recognize any of the names from the newly established ‘Rec Center Senior Board’ as regular/active members of the 4th Street Senior Center and I believe they have no clout whatso-ever in suggesting where the seniors should go. Same goes for other letters; not members of the senior center and have no clue what’s been given up.

Second, not sure what or who is the driving force behind this fight? The way I figure it; seniors are free to use the rec center (zero income) and they have two paid (including benefits) employees for the senior services now. From someone who knows that fitness centers don’t make money; the rec center isn’t going to fund itself for a number of years, why start deeper in the hole?

As a tax (commercial and personal) paying member of our community, I would demand that every person walking into the Rec District should be paying, another reason why they shouldn’t be taking the seniors into their space!

The bottom line is that the paying/voting senior members of our town (which is the majority) don’t need to be told where they should go.

Again, they built the 4th Street building, it’s their building first and foremost, let them stay!

Debbie Holmes

lined many times over many years. Now in 2018, there is a lifeline. Utilizing the 220 4th Street facility would rescue those 30,000 artifacts where they can be properly saved by our trained museum professionals.

While preservation space is critical, other vital museum work can also go forth in this neighboring facility. Plans call for an Oral History Sound Studio (without which, many community stories are being forever lost), a Research and Library Area, as well as space for the archiving of local newspapers and the ability to acquire and preserve historic documents from our local clubs and organizations. The ability to interpret and celebrate our unique and vibrant history will be tremendously enhanced.

Less than two years after F. O. Stanley made his generous gift of land that would become Stanley Park, the idea of

a town historical museum was already being proposed. A museum was part of the original 1938 Stanley Park plan drafted by landscape architect J. Lloyd Fletcher. A museum was a vision cherished within Stanley’s lifetime.

We thank the Town Trustees for their thoughtful review of all the proposals, and we encourage support of the Estes Park Museum’s proposal for use of the 220 4th Street facility.

The board members of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. Kurtis Kelly, President Barb Cole Marcia Gerritz Bobbie Heisterkamp Sandy Osterman Neal Standard Cecile Strickland Nancy Thomas

Childcare And Affordable Housing To The Editor: I believe Estes Park should build or encourage the building of childcare centers adjacent or near affordable/workforce housing in environmentally safe areas.

Our town put itself in circumstances where our workforce, including families, are not able to afford to live here, because they cannot afford to rent or buy a place to live. Allowing so many vacation/short-term rentals is causing new development that is not encouraging a family friendly oriented community. It has also created a need for affordable/workforce housing.

The Town will receive money from the vacation rental owners, but will this be enough to offset the cost of providing workforce housing? The R3 School District wants more children to be enrolled in school. This creates a need for workforce housing for teachers as well as families. Encouraging new business that

brings young families here who can buy a home, but then need two people to work full time to pay for it creates further problems. If families require both parents to work, and they have an infant or a preschool child or children, then childcare services are needed.

This problem is not unique to Estes Park. Childcare is expensive, and it generally becomes unaffordable for most families, especially if they have more than one child in need of care. My grandchildren are adults, teen, preschool age and toddler. I have taken care of all of them thru many years, so I do know the demands families face. Although I believe the care of a child is the responsibility of the parent(s), I would be happy to help solve the childcare problem if it does not pit one group against another.

Johanna Darden, Full-time Senior Resident of Estes Park

Continue Use Of Senior Center For Seniors To The Editor: I support the continued use of the Senior Center at 4th Street for the seniors, and I participate three times per week in their recreational activities.

Many of the letters to the editor against the continued use of this building by seniors have been written by people who have never participated in any of the activities at the senior center. Sadly, some letters were very unkind.

The Mayor and Town Trustees will be making their decision concerning this building on February 13.

I am asking them to allow the continued use of the Senior Center building for seniors for the following reasons: 1. It has a home like atmosphere providing recreation, public entertainment, friendship and many activities for seniors, many of whom have lost their spouses.

2. The continued use of this building will be provided without any town expenditures as stated in the Estes Park Senior Center Board's proposal to the town.

3. Childcare providers, who state that they are providing recreation for children, could utilize the senior center space at the community center which provides a leisure pool with water slide, aqua climbing wall, lazy river with interactive play features and is in close proximity to the organic community garden and Stanley Park playground. This would be a much more beneficial location for children than the Senior Center.

The approach that I have outlined above would be a win win for seniors, children, and the community that we love.

Susan Wolf Estes Park

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Helen Rumley Estes Park resident Helen Louise Rumley died at home on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

She was 76 years old. Helen was born February 11, 1941 to Robert and Carol Yockey in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

On June 8, 1958, she married Jack Rumley in Wellington, Colorado. The family lived in Ft. Collins, Loveland, and in 1967, moved to Estes Park.

Survivors include, daughters Tammy Elley, Sharon Ferris and husband, Michael, three grandchildren, Trent Thomas Elley, Ashley (Ferris) and Dillon Stringham, and Whitney (Ferris) and Gabriel Lopez. New great grandson Logan Stringham and soon to arrive, great granddaughter,

Valeria Lopez. Addition survivors include her sister Roberta Rumley, and brother Robert Yockey, and Charles Barnes, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and son, Jack Jr. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 at Mountain View Bible Fellowship, 1575 S. St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado.

Helen requested memorial contributions be made to the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Helen’s family.

Year Of The Dog Celebration At Dao House Another year, a new cycle, on February 16, 2018 we welcome the year of the Earth Dog with an authentic celebration at Dao House with festivities starting on the eve of the 15th. Even though we won’t have a display of fireworks over our lake, we will be catering traditional Chinese food, longevity events and lectures along with tea tastings and a talent show. The itinerary for this year, as in years past will include a variety of activities for you to bring luck, wellness and joy into your life for the coming year.

What can we expect for the year to come? For those who are the year of the dog, there may be some challenges this year, yet nothing that cannot be overcome. As Wu Dang Chen states, from times of challenge comes strength and opportunity.

With a joyful outlook on life, and a faithful, loyal heart and intent, it will be an amazing and prosperous year. For all animal signs this year, you can expect a less dramatic year than in years past. There will be an increased social awareness on many levels, from politics to international relations, to our own families and the self.

Knowing the two sides that the year of the dog brings, we can be aware of what actions we take and emotions we succumb to. On one hand the dog can be quick to anger, critical of others, stubborn and not heeding the advice of others, hypertensive to criticism and deeply

emotional. On the other hand, the dog can be very loyal to family, friends and those that support them, along with being straight forward and honest, friendly and responsible for the wellness and welfare of others. Note that these qualities may be accentuated within all of our personalities; therefore there needs to be a general awareness this year to think before reacting to situations.

The festivities this year begin on February 15, 2018 with a traditional Chinese dinner, and are followed up by a weekend of events.

These events are hosted by long time disciples of Wu Dang Chen, doctors and other specialists in the field of health and Daoism. There will great techniques and exercises taught throughout the weekend to assist our emotions and decisions in the year to come, as well as great nutritional advice to start the year off right with our bodies.

Every New Year brings a time for change. What better way to change, than to utilize the forces already naturally in place. Change for the betterment of the self, and then possibly on a larger scale change for the betterment will also evolve.

For more details and to make reservations, please contact Dao House at (970) 586-4094 extension one. We look forward to welcoming the year of the dog with you!

Herbert Phelan Herbert Phelan was born May 30, 1928 resident of Oro Valley Arizona and Estes Park, Colorado died January 31, 2018 at 89 years of age in Oro Valley Arizona.

Herb married Lucy Straub January 10, 1970 at Mount Hope Lutheran Church in Boulder, Colorado. They bought the Timberline Motel in Estes Park, Colorado in 1979 and retired in 1999.

Winters were spent in Florida, Arizona and Winter Park, Colorado. They traveled extensively, visiting family in Nova Scotia and many areas in the US. They were members of friendship force international.

Herb was born in Waltham, Massachusetts and spent his early years in Stow, Massachusetts. He graduated from Yale High, joined The Merchant Marines during World War II, and was in the Air Force during the Korean War. Herb Worked at Martin Marietta, and retired from IBM. He held a pilots license from teen years and loved planes and flying. Water and snow skiing with family were his highest pleasure. He was a member of Mount Cal-

vary Lutheran Church in Estes Park and Ascension Lutheran in Tucson Arizona, he attended our Savior in St. Petersburg Florida and many churches around the world. He was a true child of God. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Charles Patrick And Muriel Claire (Starratt) Phelan. He is survived by his wife Lucy and seven children, Kimberly Troy (Roman) Boulder, CO, Brian Phelan (Julalak) Estes Park, South Korea, Vince Edwards (Tauna) Severence, CO, Sheila Edwards (Chuck) Estes Park, CO, Eric Phelan (Kim) Colorado Springs, CO, Megan Kirkeeng (Kevin) Tucson, AZ, Molly Oystreck (Dean) Lake Havasu City, AZ. And thirteen grandchildren, Rachel, Katie, Joe, Dustin, Sam, Tanner, Bre, Sage, Traigh, Cory, Holland, Breck and Miles John, three greatgrandchildren, Tobin, Riley and Elias.

Burial took place Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at VA Memorial 15950 N. Luckett Rd., Marana, AZ 85653. With a Celebration of Life at Ascension Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ.

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Open Letter To The Estes Valley Community To The Editor: The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center asks you to carefully and completely examine the statements made by representatives of the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District.

Once upon a time, as it were, the seniors in Estes Park had a nice, quiet, homey place to gather, play cards and games, attend some classes, and have a nutritious lunch, at 220 Fourth Street, on a spot given to the Town by F.O. Stanley, in a building built largely with contributions to the non-profit organization Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. The place was run by the Town with contributions from the Inc. The Trustees have now disposed of all responsibility for senior services and have given that responsibility to the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, and the building at 220 Fourth St. will soon close (the Inc is operating it just until the CC opens later this month.)

The Rec District floated the idea of a Community Center in 2013. They put forth a couple of bond measures to build the place, initially advertised as 104,000 sf, with all sorts of facilities for just about everyone in Estes Park. The seniors would have their own facility within the CC–with everything they had at 220 Fourth St. and a whole lot more. Seniors supported the measures, campaigned for

the bond issues, and voted for them.

Gradually, the scope of the project shrank to its present size, 55,000 sf, plus the existing pool. No more band room, no more art room, and no more senior center.

The Rec District is telling the people of Estes that the place does have an art room and a senior space, but if you tour the building and ask a lot of questions – as I have done – you realize that Penn and Teller must take a back seat when it comes to smoke and mirrors. What they call a “dedicated senior lounge” is the entrance lobby on the lower level. What they call a “game room” is just over 300 sf (the 220 Fourth St. building has 5,500 sf of space for games, etc). What they call “dedicated space for seniors 9-4:30” can actually be used by anyone, and is to be rented out to anyone on a first-come, first-served basis. What they call a “dedicated entrance for seniors” is just the main door on the lower level. Instead of providing subsidized lunches five days a week, they have obtained a grant that will let them provide lunches for ten dollars for a limited time. Instead of subsidizing outings to activities in the Valley, they are charging full price. Instead of a quiet place to gather, they offer a busy place, adjacent to the kids' swimming pool and the basketball court, in the same space as the vending

machines.

They are also offering a carrot: free use of the walking track. Of course, the Event Center has allowed folks to use their building in the winter as a walking track, so this is not a compelling offer. In the summer, God has provided a much nicer walking track in the Estes Valley.

The EVRPD wants our money and has been quite frank about it. All we asked in exchange was to have a dedicated space for the activities we are used to. Instead, they are developing a state-of-the-art fitness center, which incidentally will be in direct competition with Rocky Mountain Health Club and MedX. The CC anticipates 1000 family memberships in the first year at $700 each. If that were to happen, either one or both of the existing health clubs, owned by local business people, will go under. Just building a community center did not suddenly create 1000 fitness enthusiasts, and we should not expect those folks to pay dues to two fitness centers.

The budget for the CC is around $2 million a year. Unless they draw 1000 family members, their revenue won't even approach that figure. They are counting on revenue streams from visitors to Estes Park (we doubt this will occur) and rental of the space (as if there are not ample venues elsewhere in town.) What happens if they can't pay their bills? I anticipate that they will first cut their hours, then reduce services, and then come to the Town with a request for money. They will say, “Can't let it fail. Bad publicity for the Town.”

As I once heard, “Bad planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” Who knows if the Trustees will bail them out? If they come back to the voters for more cash, I doubt that they will be successful.

All this could have been avoided. I have talked to Tom Carosello and Teresa Jack-

son several times at great length, advocating a reduction in the physical fitness equipment and workout space, and giving the seniors a little cubbyhole of their own. It had no effect.

The Inc is asking the Town Board of Trustees to lease us the building at 220 Fourth St so we can re-create a spot with the same ambience we have previously enjoyed. We do not want to compete with the CC. They are not going to have what we want, so we are stepping forward to provide it. However, the Town Trustees may favor the application of EVICS (a fine and valuable organization) who want to bring in a child care provider. We agree that child care is needed in Estes, but the FO Stanley deed for the land states that the land must be used for recreational purposes, and Greg White has issued an opinion that a commercial provider of child care does not qualify. In private discussions, it seems that a number of Trustees are willing to ignore this opinion and award a lease to EVICS. So, the Inc Board would like to know exactly what the attitude of the current Town Trustees and the candidates for Trustee may be on these issues. In particular, we would like to know if they have toured the building and have seen through the obfuscation of the EVRPD; we would like to know if they are disposed to bailing out an insolvent community center with Town funds; and we would like to know if they would support giving the lease to the Inc. Candidates and elected officials ought to know that the Inc has nearly 600 members, and that all are of voting age.

Thank you for your consideration of our situation.

Terry Rustin Member of the Board of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Center Belongs To The Seniors To the Mayor and Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, I writing to encourage you to allow the Senior Center to return to its home on 4th St. where it belongs and has belonged for some 30 years. A tremendous amount of work and fund raising went into bringing the Center into being. It has served so many in our senior community, including me, to make use of the

classes, programs, meals, friendships, technology assistance, recreation, education, eldercare, trips to the Park and the Valley and much more that make this a viable community for seniors who make up a significant part of our larger Estes Park community. The center belongs to the seniors, it doesn't belong to the Community Center.

Thank you, Mary Ann Kundtz

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Town Board To Discuss Estes Valley Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study February 13 At its next study session, the Estes Park Town Board will discuss a draft Estes Valley Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study. The board is expected to provide feedback to staff on next steps in a public process to consider formation of a stormwater utility in the Estes Valley, an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County, and associated fees, taxes and/or grants to fund the utility.

The meeting takes place Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in Rooms 202/203 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The public is encouraged to observe the discussion; public comment is not included in the agenda.

Final meeting materials will be available Feb. 9 at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings Study information is available at www.estes.org/stormwater Background: The Estes Valley suffers

from the lack of adequate drainage facilities to capture and safely discharge stormwater runoff from storm events ranging from intense afternoon summer cloudbursts to sustained rainfall as experienced in the 2013 flood. Prior to the Town's Stormwater Master Plan, no inventory of existing stormwater infrastructure existed, nor any plan to define the magnitude of the system-wide deficiencies and the associated projects to remedy them. Accordingly, the Town Board included in its 2018 Strategic Plan the following objectives: Pursue funding for flood mitigation projects; implement recommendations of the Stormwater Master Plan; and, prioritize and pursue projects and funding to reduce flood risk and flood insurance costs for the property owners and businesses of the Estes Valley.

Town Board And County Commissioners To Meet With Planning Commission February 22 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees and Larimer County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Estes Valley Planning Commission Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The meeting’s purpose is to clarify the Planning Commission’s role in planning and development in the Estes Valley Planning Area, and to convey elected officials’ expectations regarding the Planning Commission and its work. The public is welcome to observe although public comment will not be part of the agenda. The goal is to reach a shared understanding among the three bodies on these matters, and on several specific objectives. These specifics include: • DirectionandstructureforupdatingtheEstesValleyComprehensivePlan; • AppropriatewaystoapplytheComprehensivePlanandtheDevelopmentCodeindecisionson individual development projects; • Expectedandequitabletimeframesfordecision-makingonmattersunderPlanningCommission review; • Guidelinesforinteractionswithstaffandpublic;

• And,guidelinesforcommunicationviaemailinaccordancewithColoradolaw.

In addition, discussion is expected regarding additional opportunities for Planning Commission training and continuing education. An approximate timetable for future joint meetings among Planning Commission and elected officials will be identified.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado. The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a unified vision for land-use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the Estes Valley Development Code. The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decisionmaking authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions.

Meeting materials will be posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

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Dental Assistant needed for a well-established practice. Previous experience not required. Paid training provided to the right friendly, professional, careerminded candidate. Must be selfmotivated and a team player. Four day work week with excellent wage and benefits. Long-term commitment preferred. Please drop off or email resume to Estes Park Dental, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Suite 6, Estes Park, CO 80517 – drrauk@estesparkdental.com.

CEMETERY MANAGEMENT POSITION Board of Directors of Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, Estes Park, Colorado is searching for replacement of current retiring Manager.

A "people person" who understands the grief process and expresses one's self with compassion, dignity and respect for all.

Candidates interested in this position must possess excellent customer service and must have excellent communication skills for all types of people in all types of situations.

The ability to manage and keep excellent detailed records is a must.

Position requires basic knowledge of sales as well as grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance, inventory management, precise record keeping and records management. Computer skills are high priority and previous experience is a plus.

Manger answers directly to the board of directors of the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens by communicating finances, activity, general maintenance issues, etc. on a regular basis.

This position, involving both office and outdoor work cannot be defined by number of hours required. It is often an "on call" situation to serve those in need.

Please submit cover letter and resume to the EVMG Board by February 15 to: Laura Kearney PO Box 3633 Estes Park, CO 80517 or contact Laura by phone 970-217-0598 Email: ljkcolo@hotmail.com for additional information.

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We are looking for experienced painters with a good work ethic. Must have references and transportation.

We have year round work!

Call Tim 970-518-4001 Bestway-Painting

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

Civil Engineer II or III

Public Works Dept./Engineering Hiring Range $2,511.82 - $3,076.96 bi-weekly Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Dept./Communication Center Hiring Range $20.39 - $23.95 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Groundworker

Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $22.22 - $26.11 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

US Mail-sort and deliver 2 to 4 days per week.

Estes Park. Call Joan at 970-231-2590. Need to pass drug and background test.

JOIN OUR TEAM Director of Finance

Incredible career opportunity to join our team of caring professionals at Estes Park Medical Center!

Works closely with the CFO, Director of Patient Financial Services, and Department Directors in leading all aspects of financial services. Minimum of 3 years healthcare finance or accounting management experience.

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com Competitive Salary and Benefits

555 PROSPECT AVENUE ESTES PARK, CO 80517 970-577-4458

Meter Reader - Temporary (assignment ends 12/31/18) Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $18.36 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

Planner II

Community Development Dept./Planning Hiring Range $2,082 - $3,020 bi-weekly Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Now Hiring:

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

(Town employment application required)

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member

(Committee application required)

Municipal Court Judge

Contract Services Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

Request for Proposal (RFP) must be completed (see website for details)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We hire throughout the year!

Full Time Ye Y Year ar Round Retail/Warehouse Employment

• Full-time, year-round, benefitted positions available in a busy retail department for both warehouse and administrative work • Clean MVR required • Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established nonprofit organization in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Send resume to: Carolyn.Kilgore@rmconservancy.org Or, contact Retail Office: Chris Wenzel 970-586-0121

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

Environmental Services Housekeeper – FT

Med/Surg Respiratory Therapist – PRN Registered Nurse – FT - Nights

Prospect Park Living Center – Long Term Care LPN/Registered Nurse – FT LPN/Registered Nurse – FT - Nights Certified Nurse Aid – FT - Nights Activity Assistant – FT Unit Coordinator - FT Quality Department Case Manager – PRN

Information Technology Clinical Informaticist/Clinical Systems Analyst – FT

Physical Rehabilitation Physical Therapist – PRN Occupational Therapist - FT

(2 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

(3 positions open) Close Date: February 20, 2018

YMCA of the Rockies ESTES PARK CENTER

Home Health Hospice Personal Care Provider – FT

Board of Appeals Committee Voluntary Member

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

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Ambulance Paramedic - PRN

Administration Public Relations Coordinator - PT Labratory MT/MLT (ASCP) FT MT/MLT (ASCP) PRN

Patient Financial Services Hospital Billing AR Specialist - FT Finance Director of Finance -FT

Apply online: www.epmedcenter.com.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEASONAL POSITIONS

On-site Housing & Meals

PART-TIME JOBS Flexible Schedule

YEAR-ROUND CAREERS Excellent Benefits:

Health, Dental, Life Insurance Retirement Contribution Childcare Free Meal Family Membership & Discounts

WorkInTheRockies.org Estes Park & Mason St., Fort Collins Locations Now Hiring:

Mechanice or General Service Tech Experience preferred but will train.

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

JOIN OUR TEAM

HOME HEALTH Personal Care Provider Homemaker – Full Time YEAR AROUND POSITIONS!

Estes Park Medical Center, is looking for caring professionals to provide homecare and personal care to our patients in Home Health. Our focus is on quality, compassionate care for patients living in their homes.

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com Competitive Salary and Benefits

555 PROSPECT AVENUE ESTES PARK, CO 80517 970-577-4458

Seeking Front Desk Agent Part Time to Full Time

Duties to include: • Making reservations • Communicating face-to-face with guests • Checking guests into property with detailed explanations of area

Salary commensurate with experience.

Apply at 1885 Sketchbox Ln., ask for Kay or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

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An American Bistro

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

WORK WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN SCHOOL ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER

Interested applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Only online applications are accepted.

See full posting at www.estesschools.org /Employment.

Position open until filled. School kitchen experience preferred. $10.41- $11.78/hr. depending upon experience.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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'SEASONED ~ An American Bistro' has immediate needs for Dishwasher/Steward/Prep Cook $11 an hour.

Call 970.586.9000.

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Now Hiring Part Time-Year Round Positions

Housekeeping

Diamond Resorts International® The Historic Crags Lodge We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment

The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is offering a position for an OFFICE MANAGER.

A 20hr. a week schedule is required Monday- Thursday. The person qualified for this position must possess the following skills and qualities: Attention to detail, ability to work with a wide number of people with courtesy and hospitality, ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, upkeep of office equipment, keep track of membership, and file keeping. This is a an hourly paid position based on experience. A complete job description and scedule is available upon request.

Interested persons may submit resume to Fr. Seth Richmond at the following address. Email: frseth@stbartsestes.org or Fr. Seth Richmond, P.O. Box 1559, E.P. 80517

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Now Hiring

Waitstaff

Flexible Shifts Under New Managment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths 1100 sq ft new carpet new paint no smokers no pets $1,750 a month deposit $1,750. Call Pat 303-947-4569.

512 Grand Estates Drive

1yr lease 2bd 1 1/2ba $1425mo. See craigslist ad for pics and info 1st mo.,last mo.,and $1425 dep.req. NP,NS Kathy 970-692-6168

Apartments Delaware North is a world leader in hospitality, food and beverage concessions, premium dining, and entertainment employing 60,000 strong! We offer completive wages, benefits (full time year round), and opportunities to grow!

Latitude 105 is looking to add positive enthusiastic individuals to their team!!

• Cooks Complete all prep work required for daily operations and special events/banquets.

Capable of working all stations on the line and the pantry including sauté, grill, fryer, and cold/salad station. Expedite as needed. Assist with plating meals for banquets as needed. Prepare all food as ordered and according to recipe guidelines and specs.

• Servers Greets and welcomes guests with a smile and positive attitude, suggesting specials and menu items.

Take food and beverage orders and promptly deliver the correct order, ensuring top quality product is being served.

Take ownership of the dining experience for all tables in your section, solving problems that may occur and using suggestive selling techniques.

Assist other servers and bussers as necessary to provide excellent guest service to all patrons of the restaurant.

• Bartenders Serves alcoholic beverages responsibly, requests identification, adheres to all unit and company alcohol service policies and procedures.

Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons following standard recipes and using company standardized proportions; serves wine and bottled beer or draws draught beer.

Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com.

Apply on-line at www.delawarenorth.com or fill out an application at The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S Saint Vrain Ave.

Studio Apartment $650/month, N/S, Pets Neg. Includes Utilities & Cable. Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS IS GROWING! FRONT DESK CLERK Experience in hospitality preferred MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR We are seeking a working maintenance supervisor skilled in plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and/or pools and hot tubs.

Experience required.

Please fill out application or mail resume to: Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd, Estes Park CO 80517

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plenty of parking and inspiring views of Longs and Cont. Divide. Includes conference room and kitchenette. Perfect space for professionals, creatives, builders, designers.

1692 Big Thompson Ave. Retail Space across Call 402-841-4619 or from Bond Park in camundson@ Downtown Estes Park flagshippublishing.com. available in time for Available now.

Summer, 2018. Prime cenMove-in ready. tral location in beautiful Shopping Mall surrounded Room/Roommate by successful, long-term established tenants.

Furnished Room For $2,300/month +++, with Rent in Home, utilities, 3-year lease. Call (970) laundry & wi-fi included, 481-1932 for more infor- $450. 970-577-6986 mation and to tour the Room for Rent, beautiful Mall and retail space. home, close to town, spacious, fab views, W/D, non-smoking, no couples, no pets, 1 car garage, unfurnished room. $850 mo + shared utilities + deposit.

970-690-3444 Holistic Healers of all modalities are invited to join an established TRANSPORTATION Massage Studio in Downtown Estes Park.

Trade your time for rent in Cars this beautiful massage space. Join other healers in this quiet and peaceful, yet busy location. For more information call 970-219-3488.

Commercial Rentals Main St Lyons -1500 sq ft Comm. kitchen -walk in freezer, cooler & more.

MANY options- bakery? cafe? caterer? Call Wayne Modern and well-lit office for lease. Up to 1,550 sq York 303-947-6760. ft. Convenient location,

2001 Subaru Forester $2,100 AWD, 218K, Auto —- A few dings on the outside/missing front grill guard, but the car itself runs great!

Call/Text: 970-443-4657 Email: nalyd95p@gmail.com

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SERVICES

For Sale: Jeep CJ 7, 1978, runs good with cloth top, $6,000.

970-370-3448

SERVICES Cleaning

SERVICES

HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com

EXPERIENCED THOROUGH CLEANING is ofSewing Services fered at $15/hr. in 2-hr. Cushions, chairtops, Insessions weekly, every 2 dustrial repairs & leather.

Local - call Beth weeks or monthly. All equip970-492-5446 ment & supplies included.

Excellent resume and refs. Embroidery services Call 577-7059 great prices we also make quilts, and bags!

970-422-0886.

A Alpine Cleaning Co. is Exclusively cleaning single Piano Tuning family homes. Impeccable and timely service. 30+ year local resident. Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

References on request.

577-1755 Call Laura 303-747-2872 www.estesparkpiano

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Home Repair/Service GET IT DONE HOME SERVICES Small Jobs/Repairs Painting Honey-Do List Light Hauling 30+ years resident 303-747-2872 Neil

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Moving Sale - Sun Feb 11th, 9:30-2:30, 236 Big Horn Dr. - furniture, housewares, women’s clothing and more! Look for green balloons.

If the DEO determines that a SelfNomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who·submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018, the deadline for submission of a signed and witnessed SelfNomination and Acceptance form.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty fourth day before the election), NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an application for absentee ballot shall be flied with the Designated Election Official no later than the close of business on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Estate Sales Free Snowblower. Just needs tune up. Call Sean at Catholic Church 586-8676. ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you REAL ESTATE make the $. Local, Affordable, References.

Commercial

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

SALES Garage Sales Moving Sale. 1087 Fall River Ct. Sunday Feb. 11th, 2018 9am-1pm Furniture, patio table and chairs, bar stools composter, infrared heater, rocking chair, bookcase Pictures, decor, 20ft & 30ft ladders, Misc.

CALL NOW 970-215-5548

Legal Notices A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Park Hospital District of Larimer County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve four-year terms. Eligible electors of the Park Hospital District interested in serving on the Board of Directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Julie S. Yaden, Designated Election Official Estes Park Medical Center - Administration 555 Prospect Avenue Estes Park, Colorado 80517 970-577-4470 jyaden@epmedcenter.com The Office of the DEO Is open on the following days: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NOTICES

the following days: Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please call 303-823-5345 first to arrange a meeting time. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on Friday, March 2, 2018 (not less than 67 days before the election).

Earlier submittal is encouraged, as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5, 2018 (the sixty-fourth day before the election).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an PARK HOSPITAL DISTRICT application for a mail-in ballot shall Julie S. Yaden, Designated be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of busiElection Official ness on Friday, April 27, 2018, exA CALL FOR NOMINATIONS cept that, if the applicant wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by mail, the TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, application shall be filed no later than and, particularly, to the electors of the close of business on Monday, the Pinewood Springs Water April 23, 2018.

District and the Pinewood Springs Fire District of Larimer NOTICE TO CREDITORS County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, for the Water District, two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. For the Fire District two directors will be elected to serve 4-year terms. Eligible electors of the Pinewood Springs Water District or the Pinewood Springs Fire District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO): Gabriele Benson 31 Chieftain Court Lyons, Co 80540 303 823 5345 The Office of the DEO is open on

Estate of Ronald J. Reiland.

Deceased Case Number: 18PR30020 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth Reiland Personal Representative c’o Estes Legal Services. LLC 212 Virginia Drive Estes Park, CO 80517

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Beautifully updated home on a sunny & treed .95/acre lot in Cherokee Meadows. Fantastic Deck, huge yard and great views of Longs Peak and Twin Sisters! Bright & open Great Room features moss rock fireplace & large windows to take in the inspiring views. Open floor plan w/separate Dining & Kitchen of maple, stainless, quartz & marble. Luxurious Master Suite w/5 piece Bath & separate Office. 4 more lower-level spacious Bedrooms, Family Room & Bonus Room for hobbies and storage. Welcome home!

$819,000 ~ www.413pawneelane.srp3d

Slice of Heaven

History abounds at The Overlook Ranch, offering a meticulous restoration of a legendary Rocky Mountain Estate. The full-log main residence features: 3 native stone fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 40' enclosed porch, panoramic views. In addition, 2-guest cabins offer room for company, caretakers and/or owners. 11-acres border the National Forest~horseback/mountain bike/ATV riding/hunt/hike/play right out the back door! Owner Financing Available.

$1,750,000 ~ 3501 Devils Gulch Rd

Mountain Meadow

Just moments away from Rocky Mountain National Park and downtown Estes Park, with all city utilities and easy-build sites. Endless hiking just down the street and inspiring mountain views across the valley. A-1 zoning, great flexibility for full-time living or long/short-term rentals.

Lots from $130,000 ~ Ypsilon Circle

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Gorgeous NEW home in Kiowa Ridge! Finely finished 3 Bedroom & 3 Bath home on 1.2 acres. Inviting Great Room with eye catching stone fireplace & windows that frame wonderful mountain views. Sit on the Deck & watch wildlife visitors in the adjacent 8-acres of open space with wildflower meadow & spring-fed pond. Gourmet Kitchen w/granite & top of the line SS appliances for grand entertaining. Master Suite with spa-like Bath & custom walk-in Closet, plus 2 Guest Rooms.

$749,000 ~ 2970 Lakota Ct

A Gathering Place

Take in the magnificent views from this 4 Bedroom/3 Bath town home tucked in the privacy of the pines.

Greatroom welcomes you with a moss rock fireplace, view windows & wood beam accents. Open Kitchen with granite island/breakfast bar with SS appliances & separate Dining Area. Main floor Master Suite w/ walk-in closet, separate tub & travertine tile shower & antique vanity. 3 more Bedrooms & Family Room means space & privacy for all. Spacious Deck, stone patio, and 2-car attached garage complete the package.

$529,000 ~ 475 Peak View Drive

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Wake up to serene views and blissful silence.

Located in the Retreat, enjoy beautiful forest, peaceful meadows and quaking aspens. Several possible building sites will provide gorgeous views and cherished privacy. If you want it all ~ trees, views, meadows, wild flowers and abundant wildlife, then wait no longer. Get started making your mountain dreams come true. $99,900 ~ Miller Fork, Lot 25A

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