Estes Park News, January 11, 2019

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Beautiful Estes Park Bobcat Photo by Paul J. Marcotte pauljmarcottephotography.com

Larimer County Elected Officials Sworn In Larimer County Eighth Judicial District Judge Stephen E. Howard [presiding, giving oath] Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Angela Myers; Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck; Larimer County Coroner Dr. James A. Wilkerson; Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas; Larimer County Surveyor Chad R. Washburn; Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith; and Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey.

Six Larimer County elected officials took the oath of office today at a swearing-in ceremony in the Larimer County Courthouse Offices Building Hearing Room.

Larimer County Eighth Judicial District Judge Stephen E. Howard swore each elected official into office.

Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey was officially sworn-in on January 2, 2019, as required by Colorado state statute by Eighth Judicial District Judge Stephen Howard.

Elected officials that were sworn in include Bob Over-

beck, Larimer County Assessor; Angela Myers, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder; John Kefalas, County Commissioner District 1; James A. Wilkerson, Larimer County Coroner; Justin Smith, Larimer County Sheriff; and Chad R. Washburn, Larimer County Surveyor.

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Government Shutdown Survival Guide For Local Businesses The current government shutdown, which started on December 22, has furloughed 800,000 federal employees and drastically limited access to our National Parks.

Though Rocky is “open,” the main entrance gates on the east side of our undisputed heavyweight champion attraction are closed to cars. And this creates ripples of anxiety about lost business for those of us who depend on dollars from park visitors.

Local business persons Charley Dickey and Kirby Hazelton were both featured in a story on CBS about how business has been pretty good this season—and in some cases better than expected as folks turned back from their park plans to look for something else to do—but, due to the shutdown, it’s also been more erratic. But there are some things you can do to weather this storm.

Reach out to your most loyal base Have you built a newsletter list or social media following? Now’s the time to put that work to use with messaging— or deals—for customers who have already given you a yes vote by subscribing to or liking your page.

“Communicate to your e-mail lists, asking them to support Estes Park during a closure by visiting for a day or weekend,” says Adam Shake, Vice President at Estes Park Economic Development Corporation. “Many customers love and frequent a business because of its own sense of place and not because of its location near Rocky Mountain National Park. Remind them of that.”

Also, check out some posts from the Estes Park Mountain Shop on Face-

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Have a good answer for “what else can we do?”

Rocky always gets top billing (and for good reason), so it’s natural for visitors to feel a bit clueless when the park as they know it isn’t an option. We’ve created a blog post of what visitors can do during the shutdown that we are actively promoting in social media that outlines many worthwhile ideas. Feel free to share it.

• First, go ahead and stroll or bike the blissfully empty and car-free roads of RMNP. You’ll be able to see the park in a way you never have and more than likely experience some solitude. Just make sure to remind guests that winter weather is no joke and that services (from toilets to rescue) are limited at best during the shutdown.

• Visitors can still explore the “hike-in” entrances at Longs Peak and Lumpy Ridge trailheads.

• Check out the nearby national forest.

Snowshoe or fatbike Buchannan Pass Trail or Crosier Mountain.

• Go on a guided horseback ride or offroad tour.

• And remind people that the amenities of town, perhaps normally the reward for a big day of adventure, are worthwhile on their own. See a movie.

Have dinner and a drink. Visit a gallery.

Charley Dickey, President of Estes Valley Partners for Commerce says, “Estes Park has many options to the government shut down of services in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). We live in the mountains here and there is plenty of accessible great hiking, snow-

shoeing and cross country skiing.”

Voice your opinions There’s no need to sit idly by (unless you want to). But Jon Nicholas, president of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation says, “Let our congressional representatives and the White House know how this is affecting your business.”

You can call, or use the contact forms on their websites: Colorado Senators and Our U.S. Representative Senator Michael Bennet , 202-2245852 (DC), Contact Form and Office Information, Facebook, @SenBennet CO Senator Cory Gardner, 202-2245941(DC), Contact Form, Office Information, Facebook, @SenCoryGardner U.S. Representative Joe Neguse: 202225-2161 (DC).

The White House 202-456-1111; www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ And... consider the big picture We’re not exactly experts on federal government shutdowns, but we’re confident that this one, like the others that have preceded it, will eventually end.

There have been 20 shutdowns in U.S. history, the average duration lasting eight days. The longest shutdown was 20 days. But they all ended, and this one will end, too. When it does, we will be here to stoke potential visitors’ pentup energy with paid, targeted social media campaigns and fresh content on our website to help support visitation to the park—and your businesses.

Citizen’s Information Academy Application Deadline Extended We've extended the deadline to apply for the Citizens Information Academy to next Monday, Jan. 14. We hope you'll join us!

More details and application available at www.estes.org/citizensinformationacademy.

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Congressman Neguse Hosted Town Hall Events In Estes Park And Fort Collins Congressman Joe Neguse was the only member of the delegation to host two Town Halls last weekend on his third day in Congress, one in Fort Collins and the other in Estes Park.

"Every day that President Trump insists on keeping the government closed, federal workers are facing increased economic uncertainty and government agencies lose their ability to plan out the work that needs to get done,” said Congressman Joe Neguse,

In RMNP “Anything less than

fully reopening all government agencies is a threat to the health and well being of American families. It is important to me that during this time I be accessible to the constituents of the 2nd district to assist them, answer questions, listen to their concerns and ensure we are doing all we can to reduce the burden this shutdown is causing to so many.”

New Property Tax Statement Postcards Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey announces that for 2018 property tax statements payable in 2019, about 42 percent of property owners in Larimer County will receive a postcard tax statement rather than the traditional full-page statement that includes payment coupons and a return payment envelope.

The postcard statement will save all taxpayers thousands of dollars in printing and mailing costs by reducing excess paper and envelopes sent to property owners who will not need to return them.

The new postcard statements will be sent to most property owners whose taxes have previously been paid through an escrow account by a mortgage company, as well as properties that are tax exempt. If you have an escrow account with your mortgage company for property taxes and have questions regarding their payment, please contact them for further information.

Property owners should expect to receive their physical statements to the

owner address on file by the end of January.

To further reduce future costs, taxpayers can choose to receive an email notification when their tax statement is available to view or print. To sign up for an email notification that your property tax statement is ready to view or print, please visit www.larimer.org/treasurer and click “Receive Electronic Property Tax Statement" to make your request.

All that is required to sign up for this notification is the Email ID number and schedule number located on your property tax statement and an email address.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Larimer County Treasurer’s Office at 970-498-7020, email us at lctreasurer@larimer.org, or use our chat feature thorough our website at www.larimer.org/treasurer.

All Larimer County property owners For more information on the Tax Lien Sale, go to https://www.larimer.org/treasurer/liens/sale or call the Treasurer’s Office at (970) 498-7020.

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Chase Rylands

Monthly Meeting With Local Wildlife Officer And Human/Wildlife Volunteers Needed Monthly Meeting with Local Wildlife Officer An opportunity for anyone interested to meet local Wildlife Officer Chase Rylands and discuss any and all topics concerning wildlife management in the Estes Valley and surrounding areas.

Meetings will be a casual small-group format (half dozen or so) with open discussions.

The first meeting will be on Jan. 20, 2019 (Sunday) from 1-3 p.m., at the Estes Valley Library in the Wasson Room. Please RSVP to Wildlife Manager Chase Rylands via email at chase.rylands@state.co.us.

Estes Park Human-Wildlife Conflict Volunteers Volunteers will assist Wildlife Manager in the Estes Valley and surrounding areas with duties such as: Educate local community and visitors about bear and elk conflicts Monitor and protect bears and elk in town and keeping crowds at safe distances Work at educational booths at community events Assist wildlife manager with educational programs on human-wildlife conflicts Anyone interested in becoming a CPW

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of December 31, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District

Human-Wildlife Conflict Volunteer please request an application by contacting Wildlife Manager Chase Rylands via email at chase. rylands@state.co.us. Applications must be submitted before Jan. 31, 2019. A direct link to the application can be found at the following web link: https://goo.gl/forms/ibDsc0gFzNsMdoCz2 Free Human-Wildlife Conflict Training for Local Businesses and Neighborhood HOAs/Groups Local wildlife manager will provide free training for any businesses or neighborhood groups to minimize human-wildlife conflicts with animals such as bears, elk, deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife in the Estes Valley.

Training will consist of: How a business and its employees can operate to minimize human-wildlife conflicts.

How a neighborhood or local community can work together to minimize human-wildlife conflicts through self-responsibility and community policing.

How community members and employees can safely and effectively prevent conflicts and save lives of bears and other wildlife.

Supply of educational materials to distribute to community and visitors of a business.

(EVFPD) responded to 12 calls for service. This included: • Motor vehicle crashes: 1 • Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 2 • Smoke/odor investigation: 1 • Alarms: 6 • Possible Illegal Burn: 2

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Castle Mountain Lodge owners Michael Hodges and Christopher Wood.

Castle Mountain Lodge Recognized For Holiday “Business Bright Spot” Award Castle Mountain Lodge received the holiday edition “Business Bright Spot” award Dec. 28. The Estes Park in Bloom steering committee presented a holidaythemed traveling sign for the property, a window cling, and a framed certificate of recognition to owners Christopher Wood and Michael Hodges. The holiday edition of the “Business Bright Spot” recognizes a business that puts effort into festive displays, activities or landscaping.

Castle Mountain Lodge is located at 1520 Fall River Road. The lodge is owned and operated by Christopher Wood and Michael Hodges. They acquired the property in June, 2018 and wanted to begin a new tradition of festive holiday lights around the property, along with serving guests and passersby that wish to view the lights, complimen-

Holiday lights at Castle Mountain Lodge.

tary hot beverages and freshly baked cookies. The bridge on the property boasts the most eye- catching display, with the entire structure covered in lights. The cabins and several trees on the property are also wrapped in lights.

The lights will remain on display through Valentine’s Day. To learn more about Castle Mountain Lodge please visit www.castlemountainlodge.com.

For more information or to become involved in the Estes Park in Bloom project, contact Keri Kelly at 970-577- 3782 or email kkelly@estes.org. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Crossroads Ministry Brings Senior Nutritional Food Packages To The Estes Valley

January Is National Mentoring Month!

As part of National Mentoring Month, Partners Mentoring Youth is having a celebration! If you are a community member (21+) who is interested in learning more about volunteering, you are invited! Come meet with staff and current volunteers to socialize and learn more about our program and impact on local youth. Light appetizers will be served. Please RSVP

by Friday, January 11th!

When: Friday, January 18th, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Where: Poppy's Pizza & Grill, 342 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 Please RSVP by Friday, January 11th to kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org or by calling (970) 577-9348. Make sure to RSVP to reserve your spot!

It’s My Privilege.

Climbing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing—there’s an awfully long list of reasons Dr. Florence does his job so well. After all, active pursuits are a way of life up here. So, you need shorter wait times for surgery, a full-time surgeon with accreditation in sports medicine, and a full range of orthopedic services, including total joint replacement. Good thing we have Estes Park Health and people like Dr. Florence to help you go the distance.

Dr. Aaron Florence, DO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Estes Park Medical Center is now Estes Park Health. New name, same independence that puts our community first.

555 PROSPECT AVENUE | ESTES PARK | 970-586-2317

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Help stretch your food dollars and add nutritious foods to your diet for good health! The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal food program designed to improve the health of seniors 60 years and over. This nutritional food package is available on a monthly basis and contains canned fruits, canned vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, and a variety of proteins.

Eligibility Requirements - Must be at or less than the following gross monthly income guidelines: Family size 130% of Poverty 1 $1,316 2 $1,784 3 $2,252 4 $2,720 5 $3,188 6 $3,656 How you can get CSFP: Before you can get CSFP, you must meet with a certification staff member at Crossroads Ministry and fill out the CSFP Application. You must bring a valid ID and Proof of address.

For more information contact Crossroads Ministry, 851 Dry Gulch Road, Estes Park, CO. 970-577-0610.

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Safeway Donates Life-Saving Gear To Estes Park Police Department

Thanks to Estes Park's Safeway, its customers and Shield 616, the Estes Park Police Department recently received two sets of advanced protective gear for officers. These kits have the potential to save officers' lives in an active shooter situation. Safeway and Shield 616 sprung to action after the deaths of three Colorado sheriff 's deputies in 2018. Safeway cus-

tomers have supported the effort through donations at checkout.

Chief Wes Kufeld commented, "On behalf of our officers, I extend my deepest appreciation for the support of our community and Safeway. This equipment steps up the level of protection for officers facing dangerous situations."

EVICS Awarded Innovation Grant Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) has been awarded a $20,000 Innovation Grant from the United Way of Larimer County (UWLC). This Innovation Grant will be utilized to help launch the new Family Resource Center that will improve and expand early childhood and family services for parents and educators. EVICS will be honored at United Way of Larimer County's 60th Anniversary Celebration on January 16th from 4:30 p.m. to

7 p.m. at Colorado State University's campus.

The community is invited to attend the event and join in the celebration! More information and tickets are available by contacting UWLC at (970) 407-7000 or online at www.uwaylc.org.

The new EVICS Family Resource Center is located at 1182A Graves Ave. For more information about the program, please call 970-586-3055, or visit: www.evics.org.

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You have TWO opportunities to play this week!

Friday, January 11 @ 6:30 pm. Join us for Steak night before we play.

Tuesday, January 15 @ 6:30 pm. Fun and cash prizes for all ages!

WE WANT TO FEED YOU!

Friday, January 11 @ 5:30-7 pm Steak Night by the Sons of the American Legion.

Friday, January 18 @ 5:30-7 pm All-you-can-eat Spaghetti

MEETINGS

Monday, January 14 @ 5:30pm Auxiliary meeting.

Wednesday, January 16 @ 3pm 2nd Century meeting.

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Coyote Activity To Increase During Breeding Season

Living with Coyotes in Colorado - Coyotes are usually wary of humans and will avoid people whenever possible. If Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants a coyote does approach you, haze it by to remind people to take precautions with making loud noises, yelling, throwing obtheir pets when living in coyote country. A jects or make yourself look big. recent increase in coyote sightings has oc- If a coyote is in your yard, haze it out of curred in across the Denver metro area. there.

Coyotes are in the midst of breeding sea- Never feed or attempt to “tame” a coyson. They are establishing and protecting their territories and may perceive any canine ote.

- large or small - as a competition for re- Teach your children to be S.M.A.R.T. if sources. Smaller dogs and cats may be perthey have an encounter with a coyote or ceived as prey at any time of year. Coyotes other predator: can be active any time of day, so steps should Stop, do not run or turn your back to it. be taken to protect your pets at all times.

Make yourself look bigger by lifting your CPW receives numerous calls about coyarms or pulling your jacket over your otes following people walking dogs. It is not head. uncommon for a coyote to trail a pet walker Announce your presence loudly and from a distance away until the dog has left firmly such as “Leave me alone!” the area that the coyote perceives as their Retreat by backing away slowly. territory. Dog walkers are encouraged to be Tell an adult of your enaware of their surroundcounter. ings, to keep pets on leash Any aggressive coyote and to haze any coyote that behavior toward people gets too close to them or should be reported to local their pet. law enforcement or to the Coyotes, foxes and other CPW office at 303-291wildlife are abundant in ur7227. ban areas. Residents are enCPW gets questions couraged to be aware of from the public on coyote their wild neighbors and to management options and do their part to prevent lethal control. State laws conflicts. are very liberal when it Tips To Remember: Kris Hazelton comes to allowing Discouraging Coyotes landowners to manage coyotes, and other Near Homes small game, on their property. However, - Frighten coyotes with loud noises. local city and county governments will - Remove all food attractants from yards have additional restrictions. State laws alsuch as pet food, table scraps on compost low people to hunt coyotes any time of piles, fallen fruit and bird feed. year with a small game license. Coyotes - Trim or remove vegetation and brush that causing problems on private property can provides cover for prey (such as mice and be taken year-round without a license or rabbits) and hiding cover for coyotes; trim permit. Under Amendment 14, Colorado lower limbs of shrubs and conifer trees. voters elected to prohibit the use of bodygripping traps, kill-traps and toxins to - Cover up or fill in any potential dens or tunnels under fences, porches, sheds or bal- manage coyotes. However, live traps, followed by humane euthanasia may still be conies used. Some landowners do the work - Keep all trash out of reach of coyotes; themselves while others hire Department place trash out only on the morning of of Agriculture, or a private pest control pickup. company, to assist them. Relocation of Protecting Pets coyotes is not allowed. Residents are en- Keep pets in fenced areas or kennels to couraged to discuss with their local city or minimize encounters; many coyotes can county on what methods are allowed in scale a six foot fence. their neighborhoods. If you would like - Attend your pets when they are in the more information on state laws regarding yard, especially at night. nuisance wildlife, please go to - Keep cats indoors. http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/Living- Pet kennels and runs should have a fully- withWildlife.aspx and click on the link for enclosed roof.

Nuisance Wildlife Laws.

- Keep pets on leash when walking them in If you have additional questions, or open space areas. would like more information mailed to you about coyotes, please contact the - Do not allow pets to run loose in areas CPW Regional Office in Denver at 303where there is coyote activity.

291-7227. Information on minimizing en- Keep pets vaccinated. counters can also be found on the CPW Protecting Yourself and Your Family website at the link above. For additional - Although rare, coyotes have been known questions on management or hazing alterto injure people. Most of these incidents innatives permitted where you live, please volved people feeding them. Teach your contact your local City or County governfamily about urban wildlife and never feed ment. wildlife.

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Over the years I’ve had readers ask how I come up with column ideas week after week. Others have been curious to know how long it takes to write a column, when my deadline is, and if I ever draw a blank when I sit down to write.

Sometimes an idea comes out of nowhere and flows onto the page without pause. Other times a topic stalls out and survives only as a remnant. I have files full of half-written columns.

This week I opened and read a random sample so I could decide if they’re worth finishing. If they could be redeemed, I kept them and if not, which was often the case, they went into the trash.

Some of the column remnants had become obsolete, like the one about the return of the fanny pack as a fashion statement. I loved wearing a fanny pack back when they were used as a belted purse with no consideration of style. Fanny packs were all about function. I could carry all the ephemera that normally go in a purse around my waste and still have both hands free. I didn’t have to face off with a slipping shoulder strap nor worry that the pack might topple in the car and spill its contents. For me, the fanny pack was the answer. To everything.

What’s the meaning of life? A fanny pack.

Then people quit wearing their fanny packs as purses. I regretfully resigned to using mine only on hikes. Then, years later, Leonardo DiCaprio and other trendsetters were seen sporting belt bags (the new way to say “fanny pack. ”) I was thrilled! The fanny pack was back! But that trend changed as fast as Lady Gaga’s hair color and quickly went the way of the tube sock. Nobody’s wearing fanny packs these days.

Trash that column idea.

Here’s some background for another column snippet: My sister treated me to a pedicure a couple of years ago. We went together, sat side by side with our peds in warm bubbling water, closed our eyes and leaned our heads back while we received melt-away foot massages, and giggled when our tootsies became canvasses for color. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.

When I wrote the following partial column in 2016, it was true but today it’s not because now I’ve had the full foot treatment.

(July 2016): When some women want to pamper themselves they get a pedicure. I’ve never had a pedicure but from what I hear, the orange peel calf massage/sugar scrub foot soak/emollient paraffin seal/green tea exfoliation/nail painting experience produces the same endorphins as nibbling on Christopher Elbow chocolates while sipping a glass of Chateau de Valandraud SaintEmilion 1995. (For those like me who don’t drink anything more expensive than a $9 bottle of Bogle, that’s a $340 bottle of Bordeaux.)

No, I’m not the nail-painting type. So Mink at Lake Estes

when I decided to pamper myself with a special little outing where someone spends her time spoiling me, I decided to treat myself to a physical.

AFTER insurance, the lab tests cost me $360 (cholesterol, Vitamin D3, triglycerides, etc.). That doesn’t include the doctor’s fees.

It’s criminal! At least they could have found something wrong with me!

Into the trash bin with that one.

In November 2015 I was invited to speak at a career day for grade schoolers. I was going to write about it: My early morning awakening was caused by this question: how does one explain to grade school students the value of newspapers when society is choosing to get its news largely online? I needed the answer because I was going to spend the day teaching children about being a newspaper columnist and I wanted to paint the best picture possible.

That’s all the farther I got. (Further? Farther? Which is correct? A journalist needs to know. The answer? They are interchangeable.) I continue to pay an exorbitant amount for the delivery of a daily paper, which is often so skinny I can’t find it on the driveway and is made up of mostly ads I don’t look at. (I do look at the ads in the Estes Park News, however. It is a thriving, fat weekly that I read cover to cover.

What a treasure the EP News is!)

I believe in the traditional printed paper as a news source so much that I am willing to pay what it takes to support it. But the day I began writing a column about it, I was overwhelmed trying to explain my sentiment to a generation that doesn’t know newspapers.

That scrap landed in the trash bin. I wrote about the 2016 election results instead. (That wasn’t daunting!)

Just last month there was this one: For several weeks now, a yellow sticky note has been on my computer. I cannot recall who gave it to me and it is not signed. It reads, “Hi Sarah. Joke for the day: Six is afraid of Seven because Seven ‘ate’ Nine.”

Here’s one from July 2010: Just when I’m reaching the age when life is supposed to become clear, I cannot see.

That was it. I still can’t read without cheaters, I wear insufficient bifocals, and my contacts don’t effectively correct my astigmatism. Life is no clearer today than it was nine years ago.

This is just a smattering of what I found in my neglected column fodder file, right where they should have stayed—out of sight. Now the trashcan is full, but so is the folder holding partial columns that I may get around to finishing someday.

Don’t hold your breath.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe Photos by Jim Ward

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Flu Activity On The Rise In Larimer County not to be confused with socalled “stomach flu” (gastroenteritis), which is also affecting Larimer County residents. High fever and body aches, along with respiratory symptoms like cough and sore throat, can help distinguish influenza from common colds. Young children may also have gasFlu season is officially here in Larimer trointestinal symptoms from influenza.

County. Twenty-one local residents have The Health Department recommends been hospitalized so far, most of them in that those who have not yet had a flu the past two weeks. Surveillance for the 2018-2019 influenza season officially be- vaccination get one soon, because it gan on September 30, 2018, and will run takes about two weeks to provide protection. The vaccine is especially importhrough May 18, 2019. All hospitalized patients testing positive for flu after Sep- tant for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases who are at higher tember 30 are counted as influenza risk of complications. High-risk pacases. The total number of hospitalizatients, even those who have been vaccitions statewide since the beginning of nated, should contact their health the 2018-19 season was 596 as of Deprovider as soon as possible if they becember 29. gin to experience flu-like symptoms so The age range of hospitalized cases lothat treatment with prescription antivically has varied from infants to those ral medicines can be most effective. over age 65. The main circulating virus in the U.S. and in Larimer County is cur- Vaccination is the best way to help prerently influenza A(H1N1). This flu virus vent the flu, but it’s also very important may affect younger people more than in to wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home when you are a typical flu season; 60% of Larimer County patients hospitalized so far have sick to avoid spreading flu in schools been under 60 years of age. The predom- and workplaces. It is also important to not visit family members and friends in inant virus may change over the course nursing homes and senior housing of the coming months.

During last year’s flu season, which was when sick.

For more information on flu and flu especially hard on older county residents, the A(H3N2) virus predominated, vaccination, see http://www.cdc.gov/flu. leading to 299 hospitalized patients—the For information on Health Department immunization clinics, see highest number since tracking began in www.larimer.org/health.

2005.

Influenza is a respiratory disease, and is

Boy Scout Troop 8 Extends Thanks Estes Park Scout Troop 8 would like to thank the following groups and people for helping with our 2018 Christmas Tree Sale: the Estes Park Events Complex for the use of their gates to form our tree corral, the Estes Park Lumber Yard for the use of their land, electricity and for taking sales when we were not open, the Sombrero Ranch for picking-up and delivering the trees, Art and Marsha French for providing our beautiful fresh cut local trees, all the parents of Troop 8 and you the community for your support. We had a great time selling trees and sending them off to your homes on top of or inside your vehicles. We look forward to seeing you all at the tree lot next year.

Kind regards, The Scouts of Troop 8

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Platte River/RMEL Taking Scholarship Applications

Platte River Power Authority is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, the Roy J. Rohla Memorial Scholarship will be offered through the RMEL Foundation. The $3,000 scholarship aims to support a qualified student pursuing a career in the electric utility industry. Applications can be found at rmelfoundation.org/scholarships and the deadline for submittal is Feb. 27, 2019.

Applicants should be current high school seniors or students attending a two- or four-year college or university, and must have a permanent home address within Platte River’s four owner communities – Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont or Loveland. Curriculum in engineering, business, information systems, plant, electrical transmission or distribution technology will receive favorable attention.

Students who apply for the Roy J. Rohla scholarship will be judged on the following criteria: 1) goals and aspirations in the electric utility industry; 2) motivation to succeed; 3) service to community; and 4) academic performance.

Platte River looks forward to reviewing the applications, believing the next re-

cipient could make a positive difference within the industry.

Students who apply for the Roy J. Rohla scholarship will also gain a listing in the National Electric Energy Career Jump Start Directory. Every applicant’s listing will be shared (with his/her permission) with hundreds of RMEL member companies, each of which could become a door to new opportunities for internships or employment within the industry. Those wanting to apply should visit www.rmelfoundation.org/scholarships for more information and an application.

The Platte River Power Authority/RMEL Foundation scholarship is named after Roy J. Rohla who was an electrical engineer and plant manager at Platte River’s Rawhide Energy Station for 20 years.

Platte River Power Authority is a notfor-profit wholesale electricity generation and transmission provider that delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services to its owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, Colorado for deliver to their utility customers.

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Tariq Bhatti-New Citizen Of The United States Of America By: Kris Hazelton

Tariq Bhatti who many of us know as a friendly and helpful Safeway employee, came to the U.S.A. from Pakistan. Today, we’re proud to tell you that he recently received his USA citizenship at a ceremony held on 1/3/2019.

The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called naturalization and it takes a great deal of desire and hard work. There are several steps in this process, including filing an application and taking the naturalization test as well as living in the U.S. as a legal permanent resident for five years, (or three years if you are married to a U.S. citizen). At the naturalization interview, applicants are required to answer questions about their background and in addition, must take an English class and show that they can speak, read and write basic English to pass the test. They must learn about U.S. history and government and learn how United States citizens play an important role in our government.

They also need to learn about the rights

Estes Park because, he said, “Besides the natural beauty of this town, God has gifted it with very giving and caring people and it is the perfect town to raise

one's family. I am blessed to call many people and families here our family friends.”

Tariq Hussain Bhatti was naturalized on January 3rd, 2019 at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Centennial, Colorado. He said, “I feel that becoming a citizen of the United States of America is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. It is a matter of immense honor for me and my family and I am extremely grateful for Tariq celebrates with members of his family as well as close family this opportufriend, Betty Turner. nity.”

In 2015, Tariq’s family immigrated to and responsibilities U.S. citizens have. the USA as permanent residents. His Tariq immigrated to the USA in 2005 as a lawful, permanent resident and trav- family includes, as he says, “My better half, Saima, my oldest son Fazeel, my eled back to Pakistan after one year daughter Maira and my youngest son where he graduated in Business. Unfortunately, he couldn't find any opportuni- Raiyyan. My wife is a homemaker and takes care of us in every respect. My ties in Pakistan to work in his related field of sales & marketing. He continued coming back and forth to the U.S. to keep his green card status current while looking for the right job. During his visit in 2010, he landed a job, working for our Safeway here in Estes Park and he fell in love with our gorgeous town. In 2012, when he decided to move to the USA for good, he chose to move to Estes Park and called it his permanent home. Tariq chose

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oldest is a high school senior and our daughter is high school sophomore whereas my littlest angel is in 8th grade. I really appreciate my co-workers and their children, who helped my kids to cope with the brand new environment.

All my children are doing great, especially after coming to a new country with a unique culture, learning a second language, etc. I am so pleased to see what they have achieved so far and I am sure there's lot more positive to come.”

Tariq added, “I am so happy I applied for naturalization after five years of residency, and here I am, your fellow citizen!

The process of becoming citizen is so

transparent that if you are doing things the way you should, you will attain your goal. As they say, USA is the land of immigrants and if one remains lawful, that's all you need to be part of this great nation. In the end, it does not matter if we come from different places and many backgrounds, as Americans, we are united under one flag and we embrace the wonderful future we will have together. May God bless us all and may God continue to bless America, Amen” Congratulations, Tariq! We are happy for you and pleased to have you as one of the newest U.S. citizens!

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Last Chance To Donate To Quota Club Ambulance Fund It is again time to rally together for a new ambulance for Estes Park Health, formerly Estes Park Medical Center, and the Emergency Medical Services Team (EMS). e entire community and all of our visitors count on an ambulance being available when there is a need.

Did you know?

• Five ambulances are in service at all times, answering calls that cover a 1000 square miles. e EMS answer calls from Allenspark, Big Elk Meadows, Estes Park, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs, and Le Hand Fire District.

• e budget for the ambulance maintenance alone is $52,000.00 annually. Two of the five, ambulances have over 200,000 miles on the odometer.

• 31% of the ambulance calls are for transfer of patients to hospitals out of the Estes Park area.

• e cost of a new fully equipped ambulance will be approximately $230,000.00.

Unlike many places, our ambulances are not supported by tax dollars. e Department of Emergency Services, through Estes Park Health, purchases these ambulances with the help of community funds and money set aside by the medical center for capital purchases. is

year, Guy Beasley FP-C, Director of EMS has obtained a Grant for $86,000.00, toward the purchase of a new ambulance and the hospital will match that amount. e remainder of the funds for this project will need to come from private donations.

It has always been the goal of the Estes Park Quota Club Foundation to keep our ambulance fleet strong and to help raise the additional funds needed for this endeavor. is is where we need your help!

Please take a moment to donate to the "ESTES PARK QUOTA CLUB FOUNDATION AMBULANCE FUND" and mail it in the envelope provided.

Donations to Estes Park Quota Club Ambulance Fund go directly toward the purchase of this 2019 ambulance. e Quota Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Now is the time! We’re about to wrap up our fundraising efforts for this project. Won't you please help us, help our community?

Linda Polland, Chair, Ambulance Fund Drive and committee members Sheila Ellzey, Patricia Gaultier Owen, Barbara Lister and Jean Siddle.

Estes Park Quota Club Foundation P.O. Box 1273, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. ank you!

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Estes Valley Fire District Adds Life-Saving PulsePoint

KREV-LP104.7FM Weekly Schedule

Monday-Friday

6am - 10am Morning Music 10am - 1pm Easy Listening 1 pm-3pm Afternoon Classical 3pm - 5pm Upbeat Monday: 1950-1963 Tuesday: 1964-1975 Wednesday: 1976-1983 Thursday: 1984-1999 Friday: 2000 - Current

5pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Grass Fed (Eclectic Rock Bands) 9pm - 11pm Jazz 11pm-6am Night Music

Saturday

6am-11am Saturday Morning Chores 11am - Noon British Rock Noon - 2pm Old Time Radio 2pm - 4pm Estes Park Spanish Radio 4pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Grass Fed 9pm-11pm Jazz 11 pm - 6am Night Music

Sunday

6am-8am Praise 8am-9am Sunday Morning Hymns 9am-10:00am Gospel 10am-11am Sunday Morning Hymns 11am-1pm Instrumental Music 1pm - 2pm German Hour 2pm-5pm Afternoon Classical 5pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Jazz 9pm - 11pm Evening Classical 11pm-6am Night Music

to help. Registered users of the app are immediately alerted to the location of the victim as well as the nearest Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to use in reviving the person. That quick response could save a life. EVFPD urges us to get CPR training, download the PulsePoint app, and make a difference.

Where can I get CPR certified?

Estes Park Health offers monthly CPR classes. Check their schedule and register here: eph.org/events/category/cprclasses/list/ Help us build the database of AEDs In order for civilian responders to be notified of AEDs in the community, we need to know where they are. With our recent roll out of PulsePoint, trained community members can be alerted of a sudden cardiac arrest and respond immediately. The app can also alert them of nearby AEDs, but only if we know about them. There are two options CPR and for you to help: off-duty professionals such as firefight1. Email the Fire District at info@estesers, police officers and nurses, can find valleyfire.org and tell us the AED locaan AED close to them when a cardiac tion, ideally including a photo. emergency occurs. Sudden cardiac arrest 2. Use the PulsePoint AED app. See the is the leading cause of death among video at the EVFPD website at adults over the age of 40 in the United www.estesvalleyfire.org on how to log States. That's one reason Estes Valley an AED on your own.

Fire has joined with Poudre Fire AuthorFollow the link to learn about how to ity, Larimer Emergency Telephone Aureport AED locations for entry into the thority, and others to bring PulsePoint to app.

You can also report them directly our community. PulsePoint is a free to EVFPD at info@estesvalleyfire.org. smartphone app that's designed to save You can learn more about PulsePoint lives.

When someone suffers a cardiac emer- and its benefits in the Estes Valley here: gency in a public place, PulsePoint alerts www.estesvalleyfire.org/pulsepoint those nearby who are trained and willing Get The App-Save A Life When a cardiac emergency strikes, finding an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can help save a life. But that takes knowing where AEDs are located.

That is where the new phone app, PulsePoint can help.

David Wolf, Fire Chief of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District tells us, “We have just rolled out our participation in the PulsePoint app. Poudre Fire Authority (Fort Collins) initiated this in Larimer County a couple years ago, and through partnerships with PFA and LETA (Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority - 911), we were able to add this service in Estes for free!”

PulsePoint AED lets you report and update AED locations so that emergency responders, including nearby citizens trained in

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The Denver Dolls Come To Estes Park Saturday, January 26th

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is excited to present the first concert of our 2019 program: The Denver Dolls. This sassy, all-female trio has been delighting audiences all around Colorado for decades. Known as “Colorado’s most beloved Andrew’s Sisters Tribute,” the Dolls will perform classic favorites such as, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Mister Sandman, and Straighten Up and Fly Right. Channeling the sound and look of the treasured female groups of the thirties, forties, and fifties, the Denver Dolls delivers an evening of light-hearted fun as they take the audience on a trip back in time. The

Dolls’ close, three-part harmony and dynamic presentation enchants audiences of all ages. To celebrate the Fine Arts Guild’s 61st season, tickets are offered at a special, buy one, get one free price. For every ticket you buy, you will receive another of the same value for free! Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of relaxed fun. The Denver Dolls perform at the EP High School Theater on January 26th, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop, online at: brownpapertickets.com/event/3924315, or at the door. Cost is $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students.

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MORE ADVICE FOR A GREAT 2019 FOR ALL Last week we weighed some good suggestions from Erma Bombeck shared as she looked back over her life…suggestions that can help us have fewer regrets at the end of our lives. I want to add to her reflections some suggestions by another well- known writer, who learned some lessons at a much earlier stage of his life. His words have been pondered by countless readers, even put to music, inspiring all who heard or read. The lessons were learned at a place and time that may seem unusual to many, in his very early schooling. Robert Fulghum entitled his book, ‘All I ever needed to know, I learned in Kindergarten’. We’ll read some of his words, then make some observations.

“Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school.

These are the things I learned. Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you are sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some and draw some and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day.

Take a nap every afternoon. When you go out in the world, watch for traffic, hold hands, and stick together. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the plastic cup? The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why. We are like that.

And then remember that book about Dick and Jane and the first word you learned, the biggest word of all: ‘LOOK!’ Everything you need to know is there somewhere: The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation, ecology, and politics and the sane living.

Think of what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about 3 o’clock every afternoon and then lay down with our blankets for a nap. Or we had a basic policy in our nation and other nations to always put things back where we found them and clean up our own messes. And it is still true, no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.”

(Fulghum) When I read his words I am impressed with a number of things. First of all, I hope that our elementary teachers realize what a powerful impact they have on the young hearts that they mentor every day.

Each of you are implanting principles and ideals that will be remembered for a lifetime. What a difference you make. We thank you.

Second of all, I firmly believe that if parents had built upon these ideals when their children were at home under their parental influence, how different our nation would be when it came to the values and morals of our youth and in their later lives.

Third of all, I wonder how different our nation would be if those in political power and influence had learned and applied these same things during their lives…and now when they have such an influence in our society.

Fourth of all, and perhaps most important, is that each of us review and respect these values in our personal lives and homes. “A better world begins with me!” and we can each begin in this early part of our year to determine to live by them in 2019.

(Bob)

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Understanding The End-Of-Life Options Act For Estes Park Health The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act was approved by Colorado voters in 2016. The Act: • Allows an eligible terminally ill individual, with a prognosis of six months or less to live, to request and self-administer aid-in-dying medication in order to voluntarily end his or her life; • Authorizes a physician to prescribe aid-in-dying medication to a terminally ill individual under certain conditions; and • Creates criminal penalties for tampering with a person's request for aid-in-dying medication or knowingly coercing a person with a terminal illness to request the medication.

The discussion surrounding the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act (“the Act”) can be a highly emotional issue for patients, healthcare providers, and hospitals. Estes Park Health Administration, along with the Board of Directors, is proposing a Colorado End-of-Life Options Act Policy for Estes Park Health.

The purpose of the policy is to describe the position of Estes Park Health regarding the Act. The policy outlines participation of physicians employed or under contract, provides guidelines for responding to patient requests for information about aid-in-dying medications in accordance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and accreditation standards and addresses Estes Park Health’s position about where a patient can selfadminister aid-in-dying medication. The full policy is available at eph.org. If you have questions after reviewing the policy, please send them to info@eph.org.

The organization Compassion & Choices is the expert on the end-of-life journey and the Act. Sam DeWitt is the Colorado Access Campaign Manager for Compassion & Choices. DeWitt has participated in several meetings hosted by Estes Park Health to answer questions and help the community understand the Act and how it could impact personal end-of-life decisions.

"We at Compassion & Choices are so pleased that Estes Park Health is taking this important step toward person-centered care, ” shares DeWitt. “Putting this policy in place will ensure patients have

a say in their end-of-life journey. Studies have shown that having an end-of-life plan can improve quality of life for both patients and families. That said, it is imperative that members of the Estes Park community speak with their physicians and medical team before they receive a terminal prognosis to be sure their choices will be honored and supported.

Compassion & Choices offers resources (www.CompassionAndChoices.org/Col orado) on how to speak to your physician and how to interview a hospice about end-of-life care options.

Estes Park Health’s mission is to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of all we serve. Estes Park Health has a unique opportunity to provide a continuum of care from the start of life to the end of life. Estes Park Health is proud of the services provided to the community at the end of life.

• Our Home Health team offers medical and non-medical services in the home to provide assistance that allows patients to stay in their home with help, if that is their choice. To arrange care, call 970-586-2273.

• Our Hospice Care provides physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care before, during, and after death. Hospice Care enables patients to have control over how they can live their days with comfort and dignity, surrounded by those they love. Hospice Care provides effective symptom management and palliative care to allow patients and their family to focus on quality of life. To arrange Hospice Care, call 970-5862273.

• Our Living Center provides shortterm and long-term care when a patient needs more support than is available in the home. The Living Center is a homelike, 24-hour, skilled nursing facility that is connected to Estes Park Health. To arrange a tour call 970-586-8103.

The choice to participate in the Act will ultimately be a decision between the patient and their physician. The time to discuss end-of-life options, and the time to choose a provider who will honor your choice, is while you’re still healthy and able to make your own decisions.

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Remain Close To Home And Receive Excellent Wound Care Treatment Thanks to a generous art tools to get you donation from the Estes back to doing what Park Health Foundayou love to do. Call tion, the Wound Care the Outpatient Care Clinic offers advanced Coordinator at 970healing options 744-1768 for more inMany people suffer formation. from chronic open sores In 2018, the Estes that can become seriPark Health Wound ously infected. A variety Care Clinic received a of factors can influence a very important donawound to become tion to advance wound chronic and refuse to care provided to paheal. Some factors intients in the Estes Valclude circulation probley community. The lems, cancer treatments, Dr. Scott Woodard.

Estes Park Health age or being a diabetic.

Foundation, through Estes Park Health the Paint Estes Pink Wound Care Clinic program, raised physician, Dr. Scott $42,273.63 to purchase Woodard, suggests that equipment for the you should come to the Wound Care Clinic.

Estes Park Health The updates included Wound Care Clinic if adding surgical-grade you have any of the follighting to better exlowing symptoms beamine and treat cause you may have an wounds; and a speinfection: cially designed exam chair for increased • Your wound feels hot comfort to patients reand is always painful or ceiving treatment. Acthrobbing Patricia Donahue, Wound Care • Your wound produces Specialist, standing next to new cording to Erin Wooley, Director of pus, drainage or a bad chair.

Med/Surg Outpatient odor Infusion, Outpa• Your wound tient Wound and the area surCare and Respirounding are ratory Therapy, swollen the generous • Your wound community doand the area nations through around the wound the Paint Estes are red Pink program You should see raised enough your physician if money to puryou have a wound chase a new that is infected, or cautery device as a skin disorder that New light in wound care clinic. well. is not healing.

On January 18, the Estes Park Health Your physician can refer you to the Estes Foundation will be holding an Open Park Health Wound Care Clinic team House from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the and you can remain close to home for Wound Care Clinic for donors and treatment. In the Wound Care Clinic community members interested in seeyou will experience a patient-focused, ing the improvements and talking with evidence-based and outcome-driven the Wound Care Clinic team. Contestprogram designed to get your wound ants from the 2018 Mrs. Rooftop Rodeo healed as quickly as possible. Wounds competition, key fundraisers for this that resist healing can lead to serious project, will be present as well. Estes complications. Chronic and non-healing Park Health is located at 555 Prospect wounds can be particularly challenging.

Ave. Please enter through the main hosThe expert staff at the Wound Care pital lobby doors and you will be diClinic helps wounds progress through rected to the Wound Care Clinic. the stages of healing using state-of-the-

Rodeo week check presentation to Kevin Mullin, Executive Director of the Foundation.

1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park Across from High School football field

www.pccrusa.org Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am Communion served first Sunday of each month - open to all Join us for fellowship and refreshments before and after service each Sunday Children always welcome

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu ——Week of January 14 thru January 18 —— Monday, Jan 14 Double Cheese Omelet w/ ham and hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Jan 15 Chicken Parmesan w/spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Wednesday, Jan 16 Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Jan 17 Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ roasted potatoes & vegetables Friday, Jan 18 Trout (4 oz) w/ clam chowder soup and side salad

——Week of January 21 thru January 25 —— Monday, Jan 21 Breakfast Croissant (eggs & cheese) w/ bacon, hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Jan 22 Roasted Herb Chicken w/baked potato & vegetables Wednesday, Jan 23 Spaghetti w/ meatballs, garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Jan 24 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Friday, Jan 25 Fish & Homemade Chips w/coleslaw

All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Jan 14th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan 11th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm). Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1820 S. St. Vrain (Masonic Lodge).

Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Join or renew membership for 2019!

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Zumba, Balance, Mahjong, games, movies, and other activities.

EPSCC, Inc. wants to serve YOU and YOU can enjoy serving others!

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

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Jan. 11-12, 18-19 & 25: Winter Skating & Ice Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts.

10am-7pm Jan. 19: 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby.

Trout Haven Resorts. 11am-1pm Jan. 19-20: Estes Park Winter Festival. Beers, vendors, entertainment.

Family friendly. Events Complex. 1-5pm

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 11: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Jan. 11-12: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 12: Far Out, film by Teton Gravity Research. EP Mountain Shop. 6pm Jan. 13: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Jan. 15: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Jan. 15: Trivia Night. Rocky Cut Brewing. 7-8:30pm Jan. 16: Cribbage at The Barrel.

6-10pm Jan. 16: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 17: Poker & Texas Hold’em. The Barrel. 6-11pm Jan. 18: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Jan. 18-19: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 20: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Jan. 22: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Jan. 22: Trivia Night. Rocky Cut Brewing. 7-8:30pm Jan. 23: Cribbage at The Barrel.

6-10pm Jan. 23: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 24: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm

Jan. 24: Poker & Texas Hold’em. The Barrel. 6-11pm Jan. 25: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Jan. 25: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

MUSIC Jan. 11: Dahlby & Nadine. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Jan. 11-12: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Jan. 11-12: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Jan. 11-12: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Jan. 13: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

The Other Side. 10am-1pm Jan. 16: Geoff Clark. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Jan. 17: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Jan. 18: Jordan Poole. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Jan. 18-19: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Jan. 18-19: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Jan. 18-19: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Jan. 19: Concert Honoring MLK Day. Shepherd of the Lutherans. 3-4:15pm Jan. 20: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-9pm Jan. 20: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

Other Side Rest. 10am-1pm Jan. 24: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Jan. 25: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Jan. 25: Clay Rose w/ Adam Perry. Alt. Country. The Barrel. 6-9pm Jan. 25: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

January 11-25, 2019 Jan. 25: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for classes: 970-586-3262 Jan. 11: Avalanche Awareness & Outdoor Safety. 12:30-4:30pm

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

Wed., Sat., Sun.: Weaving Demo. Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Jan. 12: Wilderness/Remote First Aid & CPR. EP Mtn. Shop. 9am-5:30pm Jan. 13 & 20: History & Nature Talk.

Rams Horn Village Resort. 5-6pm Jan. 15 & 22: Free 5k Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Jan. 19: Intro. to Vedic Astrology.

Estes Park Yoga. 10am-12pm

COMMUNITY Jan.12 & 19: Kids’ Night Out. Estes Valley Community Center. 7-10:30pm Jan. 14: Potluck Night. Rock Cut Brewing. 6-9pm

UPCOMING Jan. 26: Winter Ecology Snowshoeing Trek. Family friendly. 9am-1pm Feb. 1: First Friday! Art Groove.

Gallery & art center tours, refreshments, music. Throughout town. 5-8pm Feb. 9: Estes Park Wine & Chocolate Festival. Events Complex. 12-5pm

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.

DISTRICT TOM DONNELLY 9 to 10:30 a.m.

January 9, 2019 Estes Valley Community Center (660 Community Dr, Estes Park)

Comments on upcoming land use items cannot be taken at these meetings, however we can share details about public hearing opportunities.

For more info or to be added to the email list for citizen meetings, contact Alisha Jeffers at (970)498-7149 or ajeffers@larimer.org or visit www.larimer.org/bocc

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New Cooking Classes And The Dinner At Seasoned-An American Bistro 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dinner at 6:00 p.m.

-Limited to four participants in the kitchen at $75.00/person Spouse/significant other invited to ‘The Dinner’ at $35/person Guest Couple (invited by the participant) at ‘The Dinner’ at $35/person January Menu Butternut Squash Bisque Riesling Whole Roasted & Carved Chicken Apricots, Plums & Sage Pan Juices Potato Puree Chef Rob Corey, owner of SeasonedRoot Vegetables An American Bistro is pleased to anViognier nounce a very special cooking class and the “Return of The French Manner” to Seasoned Winter Salad Estes Park! This idea was conceived in Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Cake January of 1989 while he was Chef de & Coffee Cuisine at L’Auberge. Chef Rob began Future Classes Will Be Held: The French Manner with cooking classes February 18 at the restaurant in the Fawn Valley Inn March 26 in Allenspark, CO which became a PerApril 16 sonal Chef and Sommelier Service when Upcoming Special Events at Seahe moved to Boulder in 1990. Thirty soned: years later, he’s excited to start the classes again at Estes Park’s very own, Seasoned- ‘Valentine’s Day’ Dinner – 14 February An American Bistro on Park Lane.

‘Babette’s Feast’-February 27 For those who have never been to Sea‘Feast of St. Patrick’-March 16 soned - An American Bistro, it is a small, ‘Scots & Scotch’-March 20 chef-owned seasonal bistro with a small ‘Dinner with Shakespeare’-April 24 menu, yet big on flavor. They celebrate ‘Cinco de Mayo’-May 4 cuisine and food cultures of the Ameri‘Modern Mexican, Tequila & Mezcalcas and provide an exciting dining expeMay 15 rience to their Estes Park friends and The restaurant is located at 205 Park their guests across the globe. They have local sources and contacts for seasonally Lane, Estes Park, Colorado. For more information or to sign up for classes, grown product and their menus reflect please call 970-586-9000. the seasons as well as their inspirations of the day – an ever-changing menu exciting your senses and palate. Seasoned is inspired by their travels and food experiences and their passion is to share this bistro with you.

Rob said, “I’ve been a Chef since 1983 and have taught professionally for twelve years at The International Art Institute and at Johnson & Wales University. The French Manner closed its doors in 2013 but it became Mise en Place Consulting, LLC and then ‘Seasoned ~ An American Bistro’ in 2017. These classes will be a great addition to our restaurant.”

Details on the upcoming classes: Cooking Class & ‘The Dinner’ at ‘Seasoned ~ An American Bistro’ with Chef Rob Corey Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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Patriots For Peace January 2019 Meeting Notice The Estes Park Patriots for Peace are an inclusive, transpartisan organization dedicated to “building a culture of peace at all levels of society.” As such, we invite you to join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Wasson Room of the Estes Valley Public Library. For our subject matter, we will view and discuss documentary films currently being produced by teenaged girls living in the largest Jordanian camp for Syrians displaced by the “civil” war there.

Such films are part of an on-going project being realized by former Estes Park resident Jennifer Durrett in pursuit of her PhD studies combining Media and Conflict Resolution. Her work has taken her to Belfast and Dublin as well as to

the Middle East a number of times, including the West Bank and an eight month stint in Jordan in 2017. We are excited to learn about Ms. Durrett’s work and were honored to share a few moments with her on a rare visit from her current home near London. She knows she has friends here and we look forward to a presentation from her on another visit from the UK later this year.

We are pleased to report a positive response about ideas for programs this year, and encourage any of our friends to continue to share those with our President, Linda Bensey. We are also looking forward to our next Sweet Peace Jam later this spring. We hope you can join us at the library Wednesday, where light refreshments will be offered.

Estes Park Health Foundation To Purchase Critical Equipment For Ambulance And Emergency Departments

Leslie Roberts & Guy Beesley.

Estes Park Health Foundation successfully raised $208,000 to fund their Emergency Capacity Campaign, a project to purchase four new cardiac monitors, three trauma stretchers, and three patient transporters. This equipment will make an immediate difference for Estes Park Health’s Emergency Response Teams.

“The new trauma stretchers will provide safer patient access for staff and be more comfortable for the injured patients we receive. The built-in scale will provide accurate weights for patients who need critical medications, and the hydraulics of the stretchers will protect staff from lifting injuries,” said Leslie Roberts, Emergency & Trauma Director.

“The cardiac monitors we are replacing are being phased out, so going forward, we wouldn’t have the ability to support them,” said Guy Beesley, Emergency Medical Services Director. “The cardiac monitors are the keystone of what is done in the ambulance. Our EMTs and Paramedics can relay information about the patient to the Emergency Department staff so that they are ready to treat the patient when we arrive.”

The following organizations contributed $2,000 or more to the campaign:

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Estes Valley Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado First National Bank of Omaha The Elizabeth Guild Bank of Colorado Medical Staff of Estes Park Health Estes Park Emergency Associates, PLLP “To minimize complications and provide efficient care, we need to move patients quickly and efficiently. The Emergency Capacity Campaign addresses equipment needs that help us do our jobs. That’s why I invested in Estes Park Health Foundation’s Emergency Capacity Campaign,” said John Meyer, MD, Chief of Staff at EPH and Co-Emergency Department Director.

“A big thank-you to everyone involved in this effort,” said Kevin Mullin, Executive Director at Estes Park Health Foundation. “These equipment upgrades at Estes Park Health will benefit residents and visitors seeking emergency care.”

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

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Flinch Foward And CAMO Team Up For A Backcountry Expedition Flinch Forward is working with Challenge Aspen Military Opportunities (CAMO) to organize a “Yurtventure� this February from the 18th to 22nd. Participants, will enjoy a week of camaraderie, wilderness healing and a great opportunity for military veterans to experience the beautiful scenery and rustic charm of Estes Park, Colorado.

Participants will meet up on Monday, February 18th and we will get backcountry trekking gear; all-terrain skis, crosscountry skis or snowshoes, and head out to Never Summer Nordic Yurts for a two-night stay. Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th we will ski, snow-

shoe and sled. We’ll also build an igloo!

Thursday the 21st we’ll return to Estes Park for hot showers, a yoga session and final group dinner at Flinch Forward Vice President David LaSalle’s home.

This is going to be an amazing adventure. It’s a chance to get “off-the-grid� in the best sense of the term! We can accommodate up to 20 people, so if you or a veteran you know could benefit, please contact David at lasalledavid@gmail.com If you would like to learn more about Flinch Forward, become a member or support us, please visit us at www.FlinchForward.org.

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Blake Murray 12th Grade Congratulations to Blake Murray, the Estes Park News Student of the Week for January 11, 2019.

At Estes Park High School, Blake is part of the Post 911 Program. He is a member of the cross country, track and basketball teams and has participated in all three sports, for all four years of high school. He lettered in track three times and plans to letter in basketball this year.

Outside of school he enjoys mountain biking and being outdoors, playing sports. He loves being with his friends and family and admits he has “Senioritis� and also loves not being at school.

After high school he plans to go into either auto mechanics/building cars or law enforcement.

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.

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HOMEGROWN HOME LOANS FROM THE TEAM THAT GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND.

The Rich Flanery Team has been serving the Estes Park community for more than 20 years and thanks to our success we have expanded to serve Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas and Florida. Using our full portfolio of loan products, including Reverse Mortgages, FHA, VA, conventional and rural home loans, we’ve helped thousands of families. We’d be honored to help you too. After all, it’s the neighborly thing to do.

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Kachina, Little Cat, Larry, Hazel & Oso Need New, Loving Homes

Do you have room in your home and your heart for a great, new pet?

This week there are two beautiful kitties and three wonderful dogs available for adoption.

Kachina is a dilute tortie who is about three years old. She is very loyal and doesn't mind a busy household. She is

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Larry is from Mexico and came to our country with a few other female dogs.

He really likes the girls but needs proper introduction to male dogs. He is about six years old and is mostly shy and sub-

fine with other cats and dogs but may like to keep all the attention to herself.

She is very playful and adventurous.

Little Cat, aka, Emma, is about two years old. She is loving and friendly and good with other cats and friendly dogs.

Both of these cute cats are currently living at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue.

Stop down to meet them or call 586-9282 for more information.

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All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the Hazel responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use missive but if someone greets him in a of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursfriendly way, he wants to be their best ing homes). The Estes Park Pet friend. Larry is getting used to all kinds of new things so more exposure to things will be ideal for him. He is housetrained, good on a leash and has a fabulous smile.

Hazel is about three years old. She is good with other dogs and also fine with cats. She enjoys snuggles and playing.

She is house-trained and great on a leash and would do best in a home without small children.

Larry and Hazel are currently living at the Animal Hospital of the Rockies, 453 Pine River Ln. Call (970) 586-4703 for more information or stop down to meet these cute dogs.

Sweet little Oso is about 11 years old.

He needs a special diet and has only three teeth left. He does well with other dogs Oso and cats. His energy levels are great and he can be a couch potato or go out on a Association is your local humane society. hike. Call the Animal Hospital of the You can make a tax-deductible donation Rockies at 970-586-4703 for more info to the Pet Association by sending your on Oso as he is currently in foster care. check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO Make sure to “Like” and follow the Estes Park Pet Association Facebook page 80517. For more information, contact to see other animals that may not be picCarolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet tured this week.

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As I sit here in the aftermath of the holidays and stare at the few remaining decorations needed to be put away, I wonder what this new year holds for all of us, for y’all, my family and me. Each year brings new events, new friends, new gains and new losses. But that is the way of life and we should not know the future as then we would be bogged down with either expectations or worries. So, my dear friends and readers, all I can wish for all of us is a healthy, happy, contented, prosperous New Year and may all your worries be little ones. Don’t sweat the little things and enjoy life, family and friends to the utmost.

Last year is over and now, looking forward to the coming months, I plan on entertaining more, going to the rec center, taking a more active part in my social and charitable clubs, focusing on what is happening in our town, touching base more often with friends and family and continuing to thank God for each day he grants me to live in this little paradise we call Estes Park. Now if I can accomplish only half of those goals, I will count myself blessed and successful in my aims.

Since one of these resolutions is to entertain more, I am thinking of how much fun t would be to have a soup party! We all have a couple of favorite soup recipes, do we not? Whenever the first frost appears, I make a big pot of vegetable beef soup. It is always too much for me to consume alone so I often have friends over to enjoy it with me.

Why not make two or three different soups and have a crowd of people over for a casual day of fun and easy entertaining? The following recipe is one I

have not tried but it sounds so easy that I think we all might enjoy. It came from a Pillsbury recipe, but with a few changes.

Slow Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder Serves 8 1 lb. small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes. ½ cup chopped red onion 2 bags (total 24 oz.) frozen corn kernels 1 small chopped red sweet pepper Dash of cayenne pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1-or 1 ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. white pepper 2 cups half and half 2 tablespoons of cornstarch ½ lb. cooked crisp bacon, crumbled In a 4-quart slow cooker, mix first eight ingredients. Cover and cook 3-4 hours on high until potatoes are tender.

Whisk half and half with cornstarch until smooth. Add to soup with bacon.

Cover and cook about 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasonings. Serve with fresh baked biscuits.

This, along with one or two other soups makes for a great gathering for friends and family.

I hope y’all liked Sunshine’s picture with all of the dolls. She was so good.

Not one doll got eaten!

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

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American Sign Language Choir To Perform In Estes Park Hands In Praise, the Northern Colorado American Sign Language Christian Choir, sponsored by Bethel Lutheran Church of Windsor, is performing at the Rocky Mountain Church and Christian Church of Estes Park on January 19th and 20th. Performances are open to the public. More details at www.HandsInPraise.com. Following their performances they will be guest workshop presenters at the 2019 Rocky Mountain Synod Youth Gathering at the YMCA of the Rockies attended by youth from five States.

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Peak To Peak Concert #2A Tribute To Martin Luther King

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Great Neighborhood Endless opportunity! Views of RMNP pour through large windows Located just minutes from downtown, schools, and outdoor fun. Kitchen has classy finishes including slate floors, granite countertops and stainless appliances. Large en-suite bath including a soaking tub. Lower level extends to more opportunity. Finish out and make more living space, bedrooms or your custom workspace, let your imagination run wild. Purchase with option financing. You save for down payment while living in the home! 1926 Silvertree $525,000

Build Your Dream Home 6 lots available in Grey Fox Estates a quality subdivision. Secluded and wooded lots with a view. Building envelope for increased privacy.

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Lots located on Grey Fox Drive and Green Pine Court.

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Th 2 bedroom 1 bath home is situated on This .29 .2 acre is cozy as can be and exhibits huge h views of Longs Peak and the Continental C Divide. The small open floor plan p is absolutely adorable with small dining in area, comfortable living room with wood w burning fireplace and view windows everywhere. e The spacious lot has enough room ro for a small detached garage. All city utilities u make this home great for full or parttime living. Huge deck allows wonderful exterior living space. Cute, Cute, Cute ... must see. Call Trisha for an appointment to view 760 Larkspur Rd. Furnishings included, Offered for $324,900.

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Denise Stookesberry, mezzo-soprano, and Dr. Margaret Patterson, pianist, frequent performers together, have collaborated once again to present a concert of music in honor of Martin Luther King as part of the Peak to Peak Concert Series, sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park.

The concert will be held on January 19th at 3 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.

This diverse program will include song and piano selections written by African American composers Robert Fleming, H. Leslie Adams, Florence Price, and Moses Hogan. The poetry of Langston Hughes and American Poet Laureate Rita Dove will also be featured in songs written by Margaret Patterson contemporary composers Luke Meyernik and Jean Berger.

Denise Stookesberry holds a MM in Vocal Performance from Washington University in St. Louis, where she also served on the voice faculty.

She has had a long career as a professional singer, choral director, and voice teacher.

In Estes, she enjoys teaching private voice, directing The Estes Park Chorale, singing with the Estes Park Oratorio Society, and serving on the board of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies. Solo career highlights include performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Light Opera, Opera Theater of St. Louis, Pensacola Opera, MUNY Opera, and Union Avenue Opera.

Noted for her sensitive in- Denise Stookesberry terpretations and audience rapport, Dr. Margaret Patterson’s perperformance, studying with Dr. David formances are always highly acclaimed.

Korevaar, with whom she frequently She was a frequent, popular performer collaborates with on four-hand piano on the Estes Park Music Festival Winter concerts.

Series as well as in many previous Peak As always, the concert is free of any adto Peak concerts. Before moving to Col- mission charge, but donations will be orado, she actively performed in the deeply appreciated. Donations given to Washington, DC and New York areas the musicians through the Oratorio Soand other East coast cities. She has a var- ciety of Estes Park, which sponsors the ied career as a soloist, accompanist, Peak to Peak Concert Series, are tax dechamber musician and teacher, and enductible. The concerts will be followed joys teaching students of all ages and by a reception so that everyone can abilities. Margie received her Doctor of meet the musicians.

Musical Arts (DMA) degree in piano

Attention Singers!

The Estes Park Chorale, a mixed community chorus, will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 16th from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. New singers are always welcome. This is an ideal time to

join the chorus as we begin rehearsing music for our May 4th pops concert, “The Chorale Goes to the Movies.” Contact the director, Denise Stookesberry, 970-586-9130, for more information.

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YMCA Of The Rockies Closes Deal To Preserve Open Space YMCA of the Rockies donated a conservation easement to the Estes Valley Land Trust to preserve over 127 acres of open space within the Estes Park Center.

The conservation easement prohibits most development including residential structures, industrial uses and mining, among other uses that harm open space and scenic views.

The new conservation easement preserves land along State Highway 66/Tunnel Road and the Glacier Creek boundary with Rocky Mountain National Park.

“One of our enduring goals, since the Estes Valley Land Trust was formed, was to preserve the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park,” said Jeffrey Boring, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Land Trust. “The conservation easement with the YMCA of the Rockies preserves nearly a mile of the Park boundary.”

The conservation easement also meets the YMCA of the Rockies plans for the Estes Park Center. “Our location is one of the very special things about YMCA of the Rockies,” said Julie Watkins, President and CEO of YMCA of the Rockies.

“Protecting into perpetuity the environment, and preserving all that makes it

special, is why we wanted to donate this conservation easement. Our guests can count on inspirational outdoor experiences now and into the future.”

Watkins added that this conservation easement is contiguous with four existing conservation easements, bringing the total number of protected acres within and around the YMCA of the Robin Harding, Estes Valley Land Trust Board President, left, and Julie Watkins, Rockies’ property to about 238 acres.

YMCA of the Rockies President & CEO. YMCA of the Rockies donated a conservation Preserving public parks and private easement to the Estes Valley Land Trust to preserve over 127 acres of open space camps with a conservation easement is not new for the Estes Valley Land Trust. within the Estes Park Center. Courtesy photo The land trust also holds conservation recreational uses that require changes to the Rockies’ Estes Park Center offers a easements on Hermit Park Open Space the topography or excavating or grading. wholesome, spiritual environment where and Ravencrest Chalet, a bible camp. families, friends and groups will be inBenign structures related to outdoor The YMCA of the Rockies conservation spired by nature and grow closer toprogramming, such as picnic tables, easement balances open space preservastorage areas, fire pits and a ropes course gether. YMCA of the Rockies’ Mission: tion with outdoor recreation by limiting YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian are limited to a small portion of the the location and type of recreation imprinciples into practice through proproperty. “Most of the land preserved provements that can be made on the grams, staff and facilities in an environwith this conservation easement is simproperty. ment that builds healthy spirit, mind and ply open space; there will never be any “We understand and fully support the body for all. We will accomplish this by visible development,” said Boring.

YMCA of the Rockies' goals to engage serving conferences of a religious, eduAbout YMCA of the Rockies Estes youth and families in an outdoor setting cational, or recreational nature; providPark Center-YMCA of the Rockies, loand we artfully built those needs into ing unifying experiences for families; ofcated near the town of Estes Park and the conservation easement, without fering traditional summer camping Rocky Mountain National Park, is a harming nature,” said Boring. The conexperiences for boys and girls; and servyear-round vacation, reunion, wedding servation easement prohibits new ball ing our staff with leadership opportuniand conference destination. YMCA of fields, tennis courts, mini-golf and other ties and productive work.

Flower Arranging By Meghan At Next Garden Club Meeting ever she created a new floral bouquet.

Meghan and the folks at The Enchanted Florist create unique floral displays, bouquets, and arrangements for wedding events, funerals and memorial events, conventions, as well as those very special personal occasions. You will be able to meet her and ask your floral arranging questions at this meeting.

As always, the Estes Park Garden Club extends these programs for the general Photo courtesy of The Enchanted Florist website. interest of our community. We welcome all who Meghan will demonstrate how to are interested, you do not need to be a arrange flowers for that special event in member to attend one of our programs. your life. Let her inspire you as she Please join us! shares her techniques, ideas, and art to create the perfect arrangement. Meghan We appreciate the organizing efforts of opened her shop on 162 S. St. Vrain Av- Celeste Fraser and extend a big thank enue in the fall of 2006 and the rest is you to Leanne Lauren and Liz Zornes, history. Meghan says she realized that who are sponsoring the refreshments. “my heart sang with happiness” whenPlan to chase away the winter blues by joining the Estes Park Garden Club on Monday, January 14th when we welcome Meghan Alkire Rademacher of the Enchanted Florist. This floral arranging demonstration will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Room.

Photo Contest And Next MeetingEstes Park Cycling Coalition Help kick off the Estes Park Cycling Coalition 2019 membership drive by submitting a cycling related photograph.

Photos are being accepted until Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The winner will receive a Bike Estes t-shirt and will also see his or her picture on the new membership cards this year.

The next Cycling Coalition meeting will be held at the Twin Owls Steakhouse at 7 p.m. on January 16th.

We are fortunate to have Tom Carosello, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District as our guest speaker to give us updates on Rec District happenings and future plans. In addition, attendees will be able to vote for their favorite picture from the photo contest where the 1st place winner will be selected. This meeting is open to the public and anyone with an interest in cycling is encouraged to attend.

Photos must be submitted electronically in either .jpg or .jpeg or .png for-

mats and can be submitted via attachment to an email to stefaan@bikeestes.org or submitted to the Estes Park Cycling Coalition Facebook Page as a message to the page.

Photos should depict and promote bicycling in or near Estes Park, and must be original photographs. The EPCC re-

serves the right to use each submitted photograph in its materials promoting cycling in Estes Park, with appropriate credit given to the photographer/submitter. A person’s submittal of photos in this contest constitutes agreement to this use.

For more information on the Estes Park Cycling Coalition, please contact president Mike Lewelling at board@bikeestes.org.

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Things To Do With Estes Valley Recreation And Park District All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted. This list only covers a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming. For a complete list of classes, programs, events and activities, visit evrpd.com.

DANCE Salsa/Bachata Dance Weekly on Saturdays, 2:30—3:30 p.m. (ages 12+) $7 for the drop-in class.

Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party Weekly on Sundays, 1—1:50 p.m. (Intro to Line Dance), 2—2:50 p.m. (Line Dance Party) $5 drop-in or $7 for Intro to Line Dance and Party taken together.

MIND AND BODY Yoga for Kids

Tuesdays, January 15—February 19, 4—4:30 p.m. (ages 4-7) or 4:30—5:15 p.m. (ages 8-11) $25 for the series; advanced registration required.

Yoga Journey Sundays, February 3—March 10, 9—11 a.m. (ages 12+) $80 for the series or $20 per individual class; advanced registration required.

AQUATICS Dive into Diving

A Support Group for Parents who have children with special needs Where:

EVICS Family Resource Center 1182 Graves Avenue, venue, Unit A, Estes Park

When:

First group will be Wednesday, January 16, from 10:30-12:00 Possibly every other week (open to discussion)

Facilitator: Deb Fitzgibbons, LCSW Fee: No Fee. The group oup is being supported by EVICS Deb has been working with kids and their par parents for over 30 years and has facilitated a support group for parents in Boulder for 8 years.

Saturdays, January 12—February 2, 9:30—10:30 a.m. $54 for the series; advanced registration required.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Introduction to Ayurveda Lifestyle and Medicine Saturday, January 12, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. (ages 16+) $45 for the workshop; advanced registration required.

Wellness Workshop: Yoga for Back Pain Monday, January 14, 6:30—7:30 p.m. (ages 12+) $10 for the workshop or $48 for the sixweek series (for a complete list of workshop topics, visit evrpd.com); advanced registration required.

Living on Earth Lecture Series: Eating for a Healthier You Tuesday, January 22, 6:30—7:30 p.m. (ages 13+) $10 for the lecture or $40 for the sixweek series; for a complete list of lecture topics, visit evrpd.com; advanced registration required.

Natural Methods for Healthy Sinuses: Allergies, Sinus Infections, Colds, and Flus Monday, January 28, 6—8:30 p.m. (ages 18+) $40 for the workshop; advanced registration required.

ART AND MUSIC Zentangle Saturdays, January 12—February 16, 9 a.m.—12 p.m. (ages 12+) $180 for the six-week series or $40 for the Intro Workshop only (January 12); advanced registration required.

Youth 3D Printing Wednesdays, January 16 (ages 8-12) or January 30 (ages 13-16), 4—7 p.m. $50 per three-hour class; advanced registration required.

Music for Me! Tuesdays, January 22—March 12, 10:30—11:15 a.m. (ages 3-5) $40 for the series; advanced registration required.

First Steps in Music for Babies Thursdays, January 31—March 14, 5— 6 p.m. (ages 0-18 months with their parents) $35 for the series; advanced registration required.

TRAVEL National Western Stock Show and ProRodeo Day Trip Thursday, January 24, 8 a.m.—6 p.m. (ages 16+) $50 trip fee includes stock show

grounds admission, ProRodeo ticket, round-trip transportation, and parking; advanced registration required.

LIFELONG LEARNING The Great Courses® Lecture Series Archaeology: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Sites Mondays, January 7—March 25, 10— 11:15 a.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

The Great Courses® Lecture Series Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction Tuesdays, January 8—May 7, 1:30— 2:45 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Spanish Classes Beginner: Mondays, January 28—April 15, 5:30—7 p.m. (ages 8+) Intermediate: Tuesdays January 29— April 16, 5:30—7 p.m. (ages 8+) Advanced: Wednesdays, January 30— April 17, 5:30—7 p.m. (ages 8+) $100 for the series; advanced registration required.

RECREATION Estes Park After School Summit Program Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, January 15—February 21, 3:30—5 p.m. (ages kindergarten to 5th grade) $60 per six-week session; 10% discount for EVCC members; advanced registration required.

Adult Winter Basketball Mondays, January 28—March 18 (ages 16+) $50 per person, includes jersey; advanced registration required.

Junior Nuggets Basketball February 4—March 16 (ages prekindergarten—8th grade) $50 per person, includes jersey and two complimentary tickets to a Denver Nuggets game; advanced registration required.

REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the new community center, visit evrpd.com or call 970-586-8191. You can also register in person by visiting the community center at 660 Community Drive.

Registration is required, to register please call: Rosemary Truman, Early Childhood Navigator of EVICS EVICS, at 970-586-3055 or Deb Fitzgibbons at 303-443-0089. email: dbfitzgibbons@gmail.com The intention is for the gr group to be a safe place where wher you can find support for the complicated challenges of raising a child with special needs. The gr group oup can be a place wher where emotional, educational, and practical rresour esources esour ces will be pr provided. And, hopefully , we can also have some laughs, equally as healing.

Please come! Your kids will thank you for it!

Open to all parents, with children of any age.

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Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, January 15 in the Wasson Room at the Estes Valley Library, take the elevator to the second floor. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments?

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pants will enjoy food and refreshments while sharing ideas for simplifying. Attendees play and snuggle during the discussion. may bring a Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. kitchen gadget Classical Composers: to swap or give the Music of Debussy and Ravel away. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Tuesdays, January 22 through February and receive a complimentary copy of the 26, 1-3 p.m. (begins at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. book while supplies last.

22 and Feb. 19) Reading is Doctor Recommended: Now in its twelfth year, the popular “Fed Up” classical music course led by Dr. Derald Tuesday, January 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m., DeYoung returns with this free six-week Wasson Room class on French composers Claude DeA screening and discussion of the docbussy and Maurice Ravel. A few spaces umentary featuring journalist Katie still remain for the afternoon series.

Couric that examines how the American Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. food industry may be responsible for illKIDS ness in ways that are only now being unYoung Chautauqua Club Meeting derstood. Register at Wednesday, January 16, 4 to 5:15 p.m., estesvalleylibrary.org.

Hondius Room Call for Local Authors: Sign-Up for Students, ages nine and up are invited, February as well as adults. Participants will learn On Saturday, February 9, the library more about Chautauqua, which offers will host its annual Love Your Local Authe opportunity to study a character thors event, inviting published authors from history and develop a costumed from the Estes Valley to give a short monologue for performance this spring. presentation and participate in a meetOnce Upon a Cuento: and-greet with the public. Interested auBilingual Storytime thors may contact Cheryl Homan-Wendell at Wednesday, January 16, 5:15 to 5:45 chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org p.m., Children’s Room before January 26 or until all ten author Children ages 0 to 6 and their parents and caregivers will participate in English slots are filled.

Winter Reading Incentives: and Spanish learning activities, with for Kids and Teens books, puppets, music and movement.

Narwhal is the “Unicorn of the Sea.” Train Storytime Friday and Saturday, January 18 and 19, Now through February 2, kids who check out books may enter a drawing for 10:30 a.m., Hondius Room Storytimes for ages 0 to 6 are held every Narwhal prizes, in anticipation of author Ben Canton’s visit to Estes Park in FebThursday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 ruary. Teen readers ages 12 to 18 may a.m. On January 18 and 19, the Estes Valley Model Railroaders will have their also enter a separate drawing to earn books to keep. Participants may enter interactive electric train table set up for once for each day of checking out books additional fun and interactive learning. during the promotion.

No sign-up necessary.

Try-It Tuesday: Building Challenges Tuesday, January 22, 4 to 5 p.m., Hondius Room Inspired by the “minute-to-win-it” format, kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will work with partners to complete challenges involving Keva blocks, straws, Legos, tangrams and more. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Kids’ Book Club: “Owl Diaries” Saturday, January 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Children in grades K through five are encouraged to sign up for this month’s book club event, spotlighting the popular “Owl Diaries” series. Participants may pick up a complimentary copy of the book and a packet to read beforehand, then attend on January 26 to discuss the book while enjoying snacks and activities. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS New Year’s Resolution: “The Joy of Less” Saturday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Makerspace Spotlighting author Francine Jay’s minimalist guide to de-cluttering, partici-

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library FRIENDS & FOUNDATION New Drop-Off Location for Book Donations The Library Friends & Foundation are now receiving used book donations at their future store site at 191 W. Riverside Drive, next to the post office.

Current drop-off hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All materials should be delivered to the new site instead of the library. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org for details and donation guidelines.

MAKERSPACE Hands-on Crafting for Teens: Owl Pillow Friday, January 11, 5:30 to 6:30 pm This program is especially for teens who are ready to learn how to sew and/or embellish a custom soft-fleece owl pillow to take home. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Makerspace Guided Hours Thursday, January 24, 4-8:30 p.m.

The Library Makerspace is a room with hand and power tools, a machine to digitize slides and photos, a 3D printer and more. Library staff will be on hand on January 24 for guided use of the services, which allows participants to become certified with a badge for future equipment use. (For those who have already received their badge, there is also an unstaffed Makerspace session on Tuesday, January 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.).

Moldable Plastics for Everyday Repairs Wednesday, January 30, 10 to 11 a.m. offered again on Wednesday, January 30, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Are there cords, electronics, or other devices in your home that are cracked or in need of repair or alteration? Learn how to add pads, bumpers, hooks, and other hand-molded fixes to your devices using several heat-activated plastics.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

WORKSHOPS Hard Talks and Soft Kitties: Estate Planning with Special Guests Monday, January 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Hondius Room offered again Tuesday January 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Estate planning is a hard topic. Attorney Charles C. Tucker will answer questions about estate planning in Colorado, including wills, powers of attorney, revocable trusts, and the probate system. To ease anxiety, adoptable kittens will be on hand, eager to pet,

TECH Tech Express Wednesday, January 23, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Makerspace Participants are invited to bring quick questions about their phones, tablets, laptops, email, or apps. Library staff will try to diagnose the issue, offer an answer, or make a recommendation for follow-up. Registration encouraged by not required.

Genealogy with Technology Monday, January 28, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wasson Room offered again Tuesday, January 29, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Are you ready to trace your family history, but not sure where to start? This hands-on workshop explores the Library’s Ancestry.com resource, where you just might discover an ancestor or two. Library laptops provided. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

CURRENT AFFAIRS The Last Bill: a Senator’s Story Thursday, January 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room In an era known for government gridlock, former State Senator Linda Newell was able to pass bills with 98% bipartisan support. This film tracks Newell and State Senator Kevin Lundberg during the real-life story of carrying bills through the legislature with humor and fortitude.

After the film, Senators Newell and Lundberg will both be on hand for a discussion and to answer questions about the film and bipartisan politics. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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Recycling Update By: Judi Smith

ery. Whenever you frequent their establishments, please thank them for their Glass can be eternally recycled, taking support. the used (even broken) bottles, jars, When the Recycling Committee discovglassware, vases and other discards to ered the cost to Clear Intentions, we tried manufacture “cullet,” which is then used to find a more mutually beneficial solution. to make new glass items. This skips an A full sized roll-off is considerably larger entire phase of glass production, saving and less expensive.

The same amount of both energy and raw material. Our Estes glass requires about five pulls per year, as Valley glass is currently collected in a opposed to the current 52. However, we source-separated bin and diverted by would need a place to park it.

Clear Intentions, a Denver-based glass re-manufacturer. The Town of Estes The Town agreed to provide additional Park provides the space and the League space to the county at the new Residenof Women Voters & Community Recytial Recycling Station opening in May. cling Committee works with Clear InThe county, who hold operational retentions to monitor the bins and ensure sponsibility, agreed to allow us to use the service. this extra space for a glass recycling rolloff. Clear Intentions would provide For the last three years, we have had source-separated glass in Estes. Working service if we could provide funding. We directly with the re-manufacturer means applied for a Recycling Resources and that 100% of the glass is recycled. Break- Economic Opportunity grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health age is no problem. Removing the glass and Environment to purchase the two from the single-stream means avoiding roll-offs needed. (Pull an empty one up broken glass contamination of cardand a full one down.) We would then board, saving landfill space. The proexchange the roll-offs, giving them to gram is going through some “growing pains,” but, so far, has been very success- Clear Intentions as a deposit against service. For the same amount of glass, ful. In fact, Clear Intentions told us, in 2017, that we produced more used glass this deposit would provide roughly 10 (for them) than any other community in years of service. Of course, the change in venue and the additional space, plus Colorado. accommodating gallon jugs, would inFor those who do not know, this bin in crease the glass deposited. the Event Center parking, is just below The plan was sound, but the competithe Shuttle Transit Station. The contion was fierce. We did not get that tainer is available for anything that is grant.

For the time being, Clear Inten100% glass, any color, any shape, but not tions has allowed us to keep the bins. any size. Some items, like gallon jugs, do RREO grants are periodically available not fit into the slot. Please do not place and we will continue to apply for these jugs on the ground next to the container. and other funding opportunities.

(Sug(Bears apparently like wine and beer!) gestions welcome.)

We also will attempt Also, do not use the container for treated to increase the clients for the Glass Valet glass (i. e. pottery, Corning, Pyrex, mirprogram. (Anyone interested please rors, plate glass windows). contact me.) Hopefully, more curbside Curbside service is also available, for a fee, under Clear Intentions “Glass Valet” participants will allay the cost (to Clear program. The concept at the 2015 onset, Intentions) of the public collection until was that Glass Valet program would sup- we find the right grant.

Use RRRcyc2se@gmail.com to contact port the public collection. While the me directly. The next Community Recyprogram has been up and down, it has never covered that cost and Clear Inten- cling meeting is February 5th (10 a.m. at tions has been very patient waiting for us the Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room). to build the program. Currently four es- The next meeting of the League of Women Voters is January 23rd (10 a.m. tablishments are contributing: Bird & at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Jim restaurant, Elkins Distilling Co., Room).

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Digital Magazines Now Available With Your Library Card More than two dozen titles of popular magazines are now available to borrow through the Digital Collections of the Estes Valley Library.

These items now join over 600,000 items already available 24/7, including digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, comic books and TV shows.

The digital magazines feature current issues of popular titles, including “HGTV Magazine,” “O: the Oprah Magazine,” “Reader’s Digest,” “Popular Mechanics,” “Popular Science,” “Yoga Journal,” “Country Living,” “Forbes” and more. The mag-

azines appear on-screen in full color with all the same content of the print editions. They can be accessed on personal tablets, phones, and laptops.

A link to this new service is currently featured on the Library homepage at estesvalleylibrary.org. Library patrons who have already been using the OverDrive service—also known through its new app called “Libby”—should find they have account access already set up. New users of the OverDrive service may visit the “Print & Digital Collections” link to learn how to set up an account. Patrons are also encouraged to get one-onone assistance by scheduling a Book-A-Librarian appointment and bringing their device to the library. Appointments may be scheduled online through the library’s calendar or by contacting the library.

Digital magazines can be viewed in a web browser or downloaded using the Libby app. As new issues are published, they will be added to the catalog.

The Library’s Digital Collections are made possible through the generosity of the Library Friends & Foundation.

For more information about the full spectrum of the Library’s Digital Collections, visit estesvalleylibrary.org/collections

Salud Family Health Centers Announce January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Each year, about 12,000 women in the United States get cervical cancer.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes most cases of cervical cancer. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV, but many people with HPV don't know they are infected.

The good news?

• The HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV. • Cervical cancer can often be prevented with regular screening tests and follow-up care.

There are many ways to prevent cervical cancer. Salud offers affordable, spe-

cialized services for women and programs for free pap tests through Women's Wellness Connection. Schedule an appointment with your provider to get a cervical cancer screening.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment, call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The website address is www.saludclinic.org.

At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

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Dances Of Universal Peace January 19 Calla Ferrari Haack Born July 1, 1930 in Paris, France, died January 3, 2019 in Estes Park, CO Calla came to the United States when she was four years old. She was educated on the east coast in her youth and later moved to the Los Angeles area where she met and married Carl Haack in 1948.

Calla graduated from UCLA with a degree in Education and Languages. She served for several years as Grand Commander of the United States Federation of the International Order of Co-Masons and was respected worldwide as a humanitarian. She was a yoga instructor for several years as well. Here in Estes Park, Calla worked at Eagle Rock School with teens, striving to make a difference in the world.

She had a great love of the outdoors and instantly fell in love with Estes Park which has been her home for the past thirty years.

Calla is the daughter of Oscar and Emmy winning Art Director William Ferrari and Yvonne K. Ferrari, former model/buyer for Chanel of Paris.

Calla was predeceased by one daughter and is survived by two children, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, along with many dear friends.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Calla’s family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff of Estes Park Health for their kindness and exceptional care. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 23 at Estes Valley Community Center on the lower level at 5:00 p.m., for family and friends to honor her life and their special ties to her.

Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message.

You and your friends are invited to join us at Estes Park Yoga on Saturday, January 19th, at our new time for winter, 2:00-4:00 for the Dances of Universal Peace.

There are several benefits to participation in dancing: • helps to strengthen the heart and lungs • bones can become stronger, lessening the risk of osteoporosis • flexibility and posture can improve along with coordination and balance • improves mental alertness • can widen your circle of friends • can broaden you communication skills • can improve your sense of connection These and other benefits can be what happens when you join a circle of welcoming people gathered for the peace dances doing easily learned songs ad movements that reflect values that cross all religions. We welcome individuals and families to this practice. So, be a

friend and bring a friend.

The dances are offered by donation; No one is denied joining in these interfaith practices with the repetition of sacred phrases and heartfelt movements.

Please bring water the risk of to revive you after the exuberant dances; also, refrain from wearing fragrances, as some people have sensitivities.

The Dances are held every third Saturday of the month at Estes Park Yoga, Park Place Mall, 145 East Elkhorn. The next dance will be held February 16th also at 2:00 to allow our friends from the valley to drive home in the light of day.

Call Linda Bensey at 970-214-7719 for more information.

Our peace-focused friends are also invited to the Patriots For Peace meeting Wednesday, January 16th in the Wasson Room at the library for an engaging program previewing programs for the coming year and inviting additional suggestions.

Bright Christmas Extends Thanks Thank you to the generous sponsors, donors and in-kind contributors of Bright Christmas who made this Christmas a lot brighter for many children in the Estes Valley this year. We celebrated our 34th year by coming alongside 120 families (297 children!) in need of a little help at Christmas.

Each year, families who qualify for the program receive ample food boxes, cleaning and hygiene supplies, as well as new gifts and bikes, if requested, purchased with funds donated to Bright Christmas or from one of our sponsoring families or organizations.

We are grateful for our partnership with Crossroads Ministry and their help in identifying families in need.

We also receive referrals from the schools. Qualified families are matched with a sponsoring family or organization that purchases gifts for the children. This year we experienced an unusual situation in that we had more sponsoring families/organizations than we had families in need!

To our many collaborators who make this program work, we say “Thank you�! Our greatest thanks go to the EVRPD for allowing us to use the clubhouse at the 18 hole golf course and to the staff of the golf course who do the set-up of the tables, sort the food, pack the boxes, and load the gifts for each family on distribution day.

We are able to purchase specially priced new shoes through Plum Creek Shoe Store for many of the kids, we purchase food for the families at a generous discount from Country Supermarket and receive donated food from Claire’s on the Park. The Big Horn Restaurant collects boxes for us to use and Estes Park Rental provides

tables for use on our gift distribution day. The Knights of Columbus provide new gifts for use with families and the Merry Marthas provide beautifully knitted hats and scarves.

Master Graphics has provided printing for us at no cost for years as well as a drop off place for gifts and we wish Dan and Sue the very best. MedX has also been a drop off place for gifts.

The YMCA provides us with family memberships each year and we never go hungry as Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s feed the volunteers as we get ready for distribution day. We provide our families a bounty of good condition used linens donated from the Elizabeth Guild and Aspen Winds, as well as household goods, Christmas decorations and good kids clothing we receive throughout the year. We thank the many merchants in town who offer generous discounts to those who can shop locally for Bright Christmas. Thanks to Estes Park News for always being a supporter of our program as well.

This year Bright Christmas provided new school supplies through purchase or donation for 112 students and donated the remaining new supplies to the schools. We are building new collaborations with the schools to further support families in the Estes Valley.

We remain available to help with emergency needs of children throughout the year. We are a 501Š3 nonprofit organization.

Bright Christmas exists because of the generous and genuine folks who volunteer time, resources and heart to a worthwhile program. Thank you!

Jean Austin Nancy Gregg Bright Christmas Board of Directors

Estes Park

Wine && Chocolate Festival

Presented by:

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FAMILY, CONSUMER AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TEACHER ESTES PARK HIGH SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Family, Consumer, and Early Childhood Studies • Possess or eligible to obtain Colorado licen sure with Secondary Family and Consumer Studies endorsement and CTE Authorization for Family, Consumer, and Early Childhood Services • See Full Posting at www.estesschools.org

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants must apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/. Only online applications are accepted.

Salary range is $37,000 to $55,800 with single benefits. Up to ten years of previous teaching experience in an accredited school district will be granted. Position open until filled.

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

The historic Stanley Hotel is seeking service providers who are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for our guests!

Apply On Line at

year-round or seasonal positions available. For more information & to apply please contact Claudia at (970) 412-6618 or stop by The Appenzell Inn 1100 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park, Colorado 80517

Or Stop By Human Resources Monday - Saturday FULL TIME ROLES

Restaurant Manager

Executive Housekeeper

BENEFITTED HOURLY

FULL TIME & PART TIME ROLES

Experienced Maintenance Technician Housekeeping Room Attendant Banquet Captain Banquet Server

Banquet Bartender Server

Greeter

Bussers/Runner Expeditor

Front Desk Agent PBX Operator Line Cook

Affordable Dorm Style Housing Available Apply On Line at www.StanleyHotel.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Housekeeping Supervisor Full Time - Year Round

Front Desk

Part Time - Year Round

Housekeeping Positions

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BENEFITTED SALARY

The Historic Crags Lodge

Safeway is always looking for ambitious people that want to join their team. Inquire within to learn of current openings.

Looking to hire: Cake Decorator - $10.50-$16.99 (B.O.E.) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Year Round - 4 & 8 hour shifts available Work YOUR Available Schedule 4 Hour Shifts 8-12 ~~ 12-4 ~~ 4-8 Create a Schedule That Fits Yours Stop by and see us or give us a call

970-586-6066

300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

Murphy Hotels are looking for full time and part time house keepers

Apply at Murphy’s Resort 1650 Big Thompson Av or call Loretta 1-970-480-2955

Handyman wanted. Year-round work.

Experienced only need apply.

References. Must be bondable.

Willing to help the right person relocate to Estes Park.

Bestway Painting Handyman Services 970-518-4001

Join Our Team ACCOUNTING Accountant – Full Time ADMINISTRATION Chief Nursing Officer

BIRTH CENTER RN - FT **Sign on Bonus Available** RN - Per Diem DIETARY SERVICES Food Service Worker – Per Diem (as needed) EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RN – Per Diem

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Paramedic – Per Diem

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EVS Technician – Per Diem (as needed)

HOME HEALTH/HOSPICE Physical Therapist – Full Time Personal Care Provider/Homemaker - Per Diem LIVING CENTER Activities Coordinator – Full time CNA – FT - Nights/Days **Sign on Bonus Available** RN - FT Nights **Sign on Bonus Available** LPN – FT Nights**Sign on Bonus Available** RN-PRN MED/SURG CNA – FT/Days**Sign on Bonus Available** CNA – Per Diem RN – Per Diem

PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Patient Account Representative - FT Patient Account Representative - PT

PHYSICIAN CLINIC Certified Medical Assistant – FT days **Sign on Bonus Available** QUALITY DEPARTMENT Case Manager – Per Diem

REHABILITATION SERVICES Physical Therapist – Per Diem

SURGICAL SERVICES Certified Surgical Technologist - FT RN – FT **Sign on Bonus Available**

(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for Administrative Clerk I/II Finance Department Hiring Range $15.62 - $20.42/hour (DOE) 2 Non – Exempt Position Close Date: January 14, 2019 Chief Building Official Building Division Salary Range $74,373 - $107,841 Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled Seasonal Position

Community Service Officer Police Department Hiring Range Hiring Rate: $14.50 - $16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Close Date: March 11, 2019

• Cook 1 Fulltime, $16 per hour

• Senior Living Medication Aide (Resident Care Specialist) 2 Full-Time Positions

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

Hiring Bonus Starting at $13 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided

Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970-494-0289

Volunteer/Committee Board Positions

Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits which include health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Estes Park Local Marketing District (2 positions open) Close Date: February 4, 2019 Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled Parks Advisory Board (2 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

(Committee application required)

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

Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; 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.

Looking for a full time as well as a part time employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Prior work experience with dogs in some capacity required to qualify for position. Flexible hours plus bonus package and partial benefits included for full time position. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Carpenter Needed Framing, Siding, and Finish Carpenter Competitive Pay Holiday/Vacation/Retirement

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

Matt@buildestes.com or call (970)685-0877

MAIL / PACKAGE DELIVERY Perform a variety of functions to accomplish the distribution of mail and packages. Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. Clean driving record and clean drug screen required.

Competitive pay.

Call Mark at 970-577-8620

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

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

Animal Medical Center of Estes Park is looking for a

Now Hiring a

Part Time Receptionist $12.50-$20/ hr.

Please send resumes to relax@riverspointespa.com

RECEPTIONIST.

Full-time position with benefits.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: 1260 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to set up an interview.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Custodian

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $14.17 to $16.02 per hour, with single benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact Dave Coleson with questions: 970-577-0211, ext 3401.

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

RENTALS

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Homes

Apartments

Commercial Rentals

3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,314 sq ft. mountain facing deck, W/D, 2 car gar, partially furn, no pets, no smoking. $2,300 + util.

202-669-1742

Apartments 1 BRs and Studio available downtown on Riverwalk. NS/NP Month to Month or Year Lease Negotiable.

(970) 481-1932

Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished or Unfurnished offices in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $450 to $550 per month. All internet options including Fiber available. Includes Conference Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and Scanning Facility, Coffee Room.

Call Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 970-586-2448

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RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS

SALES

SALES

Commercial Rentals

Misc.

Piano Tuning

Household

Garage Sales

Furniture

Huge indoor moving sale Friday & Saturday, Jan. 11,12. 2 freezers, solar generator, misc household items, furniture 1361 Raven Cir, 8-3

Refridgerator $100, Gas Range $200, Microwave $200, Electric Dryer $50.

Call 860-771-3412

EXECUTIVE OFFICE ‘97 Winnebago Warrior available for $350.00 a Motorhome 30”, all new month at Graves Ave. tires. Around 40,000 origiPlaza. Includes all utilities nal miles. Excellent condi(including internet),trash, tion. RV is in Estes. taxes and insurance. $9000 call or text Access to kitchen and con303-941-2223 ference room. Call Peggy 970-232-5588

SERVICES

Room/Roommate Room for Rent. $500 per month. 970-227-8503

Home Repair/Service

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Pet Care Pet Care taking on clients for daily dog walks and in home care . I have been a vet tech for 16 years Please call Meg @ 978-815-1861

HOUSEHOLD

Dresser, very good condition, from Pier 1: $40. 2 1\2 cords of wood + saw buck. $60.

612-508-8758

REAL ESTATE

Short Term Furnished Efficiency $675/month or Furnished Cabin $1350/month Incl. Util & Cable, N/S, N/P Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

Commercial

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

Free - Lazy Boy Leather Couch/Recliner. Good condition, minor wear with no tears in the leather.

319-333-6205

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

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

CALL NOW 970-215-5548

Misc. Sales 3 ATMs & ATM Trailer $5500. 970-988-4902

NOTICES Misc. Notices Notice to Augustine Ramirez. My name is Phyllis Hart. We met a few years ago at a vending machine at the Yuba City Manor. I would love to speak with you. Please call me at 530-751-0511.

Thank You.

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ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization

CARPET CLEANING

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ARCHITECTURE

AUTO REPAIR / SERVICE

CLEANING SERVICES

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CLEANING SERVICES Cont.

ELECTRICIAN

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build

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Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

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COMPUTER SERVICES

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

FLOORING

COUNSELING SERVICES

Charles Santagati

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

CELEBRATING

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Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

LANDSCAPING

PILATES Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

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Stanley Historic District

640 Findley Court .32 Acres ~ 4,683 SF $695,000 Riverfront Ease

1480 David Drive #14 983 SF ~ Bugle Pointe Condo $350,000 Rocky Mountain Retreat

707 Goblins Castle Rd 5.7 Acres ~ 2,174 SF $849,000

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