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Behind The Scenes: Estes Park Light & Power

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Each day we get up and flip the switch to turn on the lights, turn on the television or the radio, and we don’t think about what is going on behind the scenes to make this happen. Our lifestyles are inextricably entwined with the electricity that powers our daily needs and we all tend to take this for granted. Here at the Town we’re glad you don’t have to think twice about the power that comes out of the wall, and Town’s Light and Power staff work hard every day to keep it that way.

But peek behind the curtain, and you may be surprised how our dedicated Light and Power crew doesn’t just keep the lights on; we are on the cutting edge of technology and are leaders in the industry in many ways.

Our Light and Power system has some unique challenges. Our system covers more than 350 square miles and includes some extreme terrain. Although we have fewer customers, our service area is larger than the Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont electrical systems combined.

The last few years, the Town has been implementing a “Smart Grid” to help manage our electric distribution. The smart grid requires installing fiber optic cables throughout our system to monitor problems in real time. We have replaced most electric meters in the system with Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters that share information on outages, voltage fluctuations and other problems.

Wherever it is already deployed, our selfmonitoring grid can detect problems and outages and automatically contact our staff, 24 hours a day. It can automatically determine where problems exist and display them on a map. This is very helpful during events like major storms. We often know about a problem before any of our customers call in, and sometimes we can fix it before the customer even knows there is a problem. Very few communities in the U.S. have this capability.

Much of what we do is home-grown.

Working with local consultant Josh Cramer, we took the basic smart grid sys-

tem and customized the software and programing for our own needs. In fact, the British Columbia company that builds the meters was so impressed by our innovations, it asked our staff to teach them how we have taken the system to the next level.

In key areas, we have been installing “Intellirupters.” These are state of the art switches, which are kind of like the breakers in your house, but much more sophisticated. They can respond to an incident, such as high winds or a branch that causes a temporary short on a line, and restore power automatically and almost instantly. We also can reroute power around a problem so customers aren’t interrupted while we make repairs.

What does all this mean to you -- the customer? During a major snow storm last year, we had 22 outages in Allenspark and we were able to respond and repair 20 of those without anyone calling in.

Beyond the smart grid, Town staff is in the leading edge of many new products and technologies as well. We have been installing a product known as “Future Path,” a seven-tube aerial conduit that hangs from our utility poles. This conduit limits the number of visible lines showing on the poles and protects our views. Then, fiber optics can be blown with air through the conduits instead of having to attach each line manually to the pole. This allowed us to install 15,000 feet of fiber in one day last summer, in about 1/3 of the time and at 1/3 of the cost of traditional installation.

Hooking up the fiber and splicing is a major time consumer, and it’s costly. Our Light and Power staff knew there must be a better way to connect the fiber at junction points. They came up with an innovative way to tap into the lines with less risk to other users. We worked with local Machinist Frank Ferree to design a special tool for the process. We are the only utility in the country using this new technique and the manufacturer of the Future Path cable, from North Carolina, even traveled here last fall to learn how

we do it.

We all would prefer to see cables underground. We would experience fewer outages and disruption to our amazing views, but it is very expensive and difficult to put all lines underground in our rocky environment. In order to take advantage of existing underground conduit, staff use a new technique called “Over-Riding” to run fiber over the top of existing powerlines in underground conduit. We have installed 32,000 feet of new fiber this way. Over-riding avoids road cuts and digging trenches on customers’ property. Overriding is much cheaper too, costing about $4 per foot to install versus $25 per foot to trench or bore.

Trees, snow, wind and power lines do not mix well together. We have been working for several years to replace our traditional overhead lines with special tree cable lines. Tree cable is an insulated power line that is safer for wildlife and protects against wildfires, and it’s much more resistant to branch and tree falls.

Several years ago, we upgraded the lines in the Little Valley neighborhood to tree cable, which experienced an average of five outages a year. Since the upgrade, we haven’t had an outage there.

We have a large and challenging landscape to work within our 350 square mile service area, and the 24 dedicated professional staff of our Light and Power utility do an amazing job. Estes Park Light and Power has been recognized by the American Public Power Association with the Gold Level award for reliable power.

It’s great for our small community system to be seen as a leader in the industry, recognized for the innovation and creativity of our staff. Even so, what the Light and Power staff is most proud of is that they can provide you with the most reliable and cost-effective power possible. We’re thrilled that you don’t have to think twice about having power when you sit down to relax and watch some television. We are working hard to keep it that way.

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Denise Lord To Serve As New Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership Manager Chief Wes Kufeld of the Estes Park Po- countability Circles in the Park R-3 lice Department is excited to announce School District. that Denise Lord has been promoted to Denise has a B.A. in International and serve as the new RestoraArea Studies and tive Justice Manager, who Spanish Language also serves as the Executive and Literature, holds Director for the Estes Vala Colorado K-12 ley Restorative Justice Partteaching credential nership (EVRJP). and is a trained meDenise's involvement in diator. She has restorative justice began in worked in varying 2007 through Eagle Rock capacities with atSchool & Professional Derisk youth and adult velopment Center, where populations in both she facilitated community education and group conferences, circles restorative practices. and mediation; served on Denise serves on the the school's discipline com8th Judicial District Denise Lord Juvenile Service mittee; and coordinated Eagle Rock's restorative justice program. Planning Committee, is a member of In 2014, Denise began volunteering with the Colorado Coalition of Restorative Justice Directors, and volunteers EVRJP through the Community Group with Partners Mentoring Conference program - serving iniYouth and the Estes Park tially as a community member Thanksgiving Commuand then as a trained facilitanity Gathering. In her tor. In 2015, Denise was free time, she enjoys hired by the police departhiking, camping, yoga, ment as the Restorative Jusultimate frisbee, cooktice Program Coordinator, ing and reading. where she helped to implement such programs as RestoraFor more information on tive Mediation, Girls Circle, Boys EVRJP, please visit Council, as well as Support and Acwww.estes.org/restorativejustice.

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

On January 19 at 12:09 a.m. police stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 400 block of Moraine Ave. Upon fur-

ther investigation they discovered that the 32 year old female driver from Estes Park was driving under the influence of alcohol. She was charged with DUI and speeding and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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 January 13, the

Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 11 calls for service. This included: • Motor vehicle crashes: 2 • Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 1 • Smoke/odor investigation: 1 • Alarms: 6 • Gas Leak: 1

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Frigid Weather Causes Problems For Some Fire Sprinkler Systems

There have been four fire sprinkler pipe breaks in Estes Valley since the beginning of the year. Most of these incidents have occurred one or two days after a very cold night, when the sprinkler pipe begins to thaw.

When the water in a wet pipe fire sprinkler system freezes, it typically expands 10 percent or more and can cause blockages in the pipe and in some instances cause the pipe or fittings to crack or burst. This damage can happen to CPVC (orange colored plastic pipe), copper, and cast-iron pipe.

Home, apartment, condos, and commercial building owners and management companies should take the time now to ensure that sprinkler systems are adequately protected against pipes freezing. During long periods of below freezing temperatures exposed water-filled sprinkler pipes can freeze expanding the pipe to the point when it will break.

Sprinkler pipes tend to freeze before other water pipes because the water is not moving. Most sprinkler systems are wet systems that contain water all the time.

Where fire sprinkler system piping is in areas that are not maintained above 40 degrees fahrenheit, the pipe shall be pro-

tected against freezing by use of one of the following methods: (1) Dry pipe system and pre-action systems in accordance with NFPA 13 (2) Antifreeze system in accordance with provisions in NFPA 13 (3) Listed standard dry pendent or dry sidewall sprinklers extended from pipe in heated areas into unheated areas not intended for living purposes.

(4) Listed heat tracing systems provided it is installed and insulated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Heat tracing is an electrical system used to maintain or raise the temperature of the sprinkler pipe so that the water in the pipe does not freeze.

(5) Listed residential dry pendent or dry sidewall sprinklers extended from pipe in heated areas into unheated areas.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your fire protection system’s ability to withstand freezing conditions, please contact Estes Valley Fire Protection District at (970) 577-3689 or www.estesvalleyfire.org. Additionally, the Fire District recommends consultation checking the insulation or fire other freeze protection in the fall, just as you would check your smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and chimney.

Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from February 4th through April 13th at the Estes Valley Public Library.

This program is primarily for taxpayers

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

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Aerial Survey: Bark Beetle Outbreaks Expanding In Colorado Bark beetle outbreaks have continued to expand in parts of Colorado, based on a 2018 aerial forest health survey conducted by the Colorado State Forest Service and U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region. Every year the agencies work together to aerially monitor forest health conditions on millions of forested acres across the state.

Spruce beetle populations caused widespread tree mortality for the seventh consecutive year. Although the acreage affected by this pest annually has declined for the past four years, 178,000 acres of high-elevation Engelmann spruce were affected statewide in 2018.

Approximately one-third of these affected acres were “new,” or previously unaffected areas. Primary areas impacted include forestlands in and around Rocky Mountain National Park, and portions of the San Juan Mountains, West Elk Mountains and Sawatch Range.

Since the year 2000, spruce beetle outbreaks have caused tree mortality on more than 1.8 million acres in Colorado, and approximately 40 percent of the spruce-fir forests in Colorado have now been affected. Blowdown events in Engelmann spruce stands, combined with long-term drought stress, warmer temperatures and extensive amounts of older, densely growing trees, have contributed to this ongoing epidemic.

Another native bark beetle – roundheaded pine beetle, along with associated native bark beetles – has continued to increasingly affect ponderosa pine forests in Dolores County, in southwest Colorado. Over the past several years, populations of this insect have risen ex-

ponentially, with 27,000 acres impacted in 2018, compared to 11,000 acres in 2017. Record-warm temperatures and record-low precipitation in southwest Colorado have weakened tree defenses, providing an environmental window that may continue to favor increasing beetle populations.

The aerial survey also revealed that Douglas-fir beetle populations continued to impact low-elevation forests in the central and southern portions of the state, at levels similar to what was observed statewide in 2017. Outbreaks of western spruce budworm declined in 2018, compared to the prior year, although this insect still defoliated 131,000 acres of spruce and fir in the state.

"Colorado’s forests are important to the ecological and economic health of our state," said Mike Lester, state forester and CSFS director. “Our efforts in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service ensure that we understand the condition of our forests, so we can design the best treatments to enhance forest health.”

Lester says the CSFS is dedicated to providing timely, relevant forestry information to the citizens of Colorado to achieve resilient forests. CSFS publications about spruce beetle, Douglas-fir beetle and many other pests, as well as how private landowners can manage them, are available online at https://csfs.colostate.edu/csfspublications.

To obtain additional information regarding the 2018 Aerial Detection Survey, please contact Dan West, CSFS entomologist, at 970-491-7282. For general information on insect and disease conditions in your local area, please contact the nearest CSFS field office.

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Eight Orphaned Bear Cubs Get Second Chance At Freedom the summer and fall there after their mothers died either due to being hit by cars, trains, at the hands of poachers or after being euthanized because they entered a home in search of human food.

Each cub was tranquilized, weighed (they ranged from 110 to 140 pounds each) and placed in a trap for transportation to the den sites on Pikes Peak about an hour away.

On the mountain, each bear was blindfolded and hobbled, in case they were to awaken from their drug-induced sleep, then carried by sled through deep snow to their Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, winter home. staff and volunteers during a recent snowstorm.

And CPW officers, staff and volunteers performed this work under the glare of Four cubs share two dens built with eight TV news cameras and other media downed logs, timbers and small who assembled to report on the bear-rebranches, pine boughs and a mix of lease project. straw, hay and alfalfa.

It took about two hours to get all eight The cubs should be exhausted after the day they experienced when officers from bears tucked into the dens. Work was delayed at times as a couple cubs did Area 14 in Colorado Springs retrieved awaken, abruptly sitting up on their them from Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation in Wetmore. The bears spent sleds to the surprise of CPW officers who quickly administered second doses of tranquilizer so release work could resume.

CPW places cubs in artificial dens on Pikes Peak Hopefully, eight orphaned bear cubs are now sleeping peacefully on Pikes Peak, snug inside artificial dens built by

Over and over, officers crawled into the dens to precisely position the bears so they could easily breath and rest comfortably. The officers were soaked and covered with hay when they fiFrom left: Cody Wigner, assistant area wildlife manager, and disnally administrict wildlife managers Phil Gurule, Aaron Berscheid, Sarah Watson tered the drugs and Tim Kroening. Photos courtesy Colorado Parks & Wildlife / Bill Vogrin that would reverse the tranquilizers – the final act before the dens were sealed with alfalfa and packed with a thick layer of snow.

It was a great day on the mountain,” said Frank McGee, area wildlife manager who After packing four orphan bear cubs in an artificial den behind a oversees Area wall of straw, hay and alfalfa, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers 14. “This is the relax for a moment before hiking out to their trucks. kind of experiwas really gratifying to know we gave ence that motivates every CPW wildlife them a second chance to be wild bears.” officer. We all chose this career to work with wildlife, so this is very personal Ideally, the bears will remain in the with us. It’s so rewarding to release dens until spring when they’ll emerge as wildlife back into their native habitat. It one-year-old bears and disperse into the forest to eat natural grasses, nuts and berries with a healthy fear of humans.

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Estes Park EDC Welcomes Naomi Hawf And Ingrid Bush To Board Of Directors as I have had several different careers in The Estes Park Economic Developseveral different indusment Corporation (Estes Park tries. I have been an EDC) recently welcomed two event producer, marketnew board members. Naomi ing manager for CPA Hawf joins the Board as a repfirms, business developresentative of the Estes Park ment coordinator, risk Housing Authority and Ingrid analysis team coordinaBush is joining as the business tor and legal assistant. owner of The Barrel.

People ask me all the Naomi Hawf is currently the time how Lou and I got Executive Director of the Estes into the bar business; Park Housing Authority short story, we have (EPHA). Prior to this role, she been avid supporters, was the property manager of fans, aficionados of the Falcon Ridge Apartments, the Ingrid Bush craft beer industry for most recent EPHA developyears, both of us grew ment of 48 apartment homes. up with bars in our Her career in housing started home and knew we in May of 2016. Naomi has wanted one in our worked for the City and home as well. When County of Denver, the City of the opportunity of us Greenwood Village, and opening up a bar preUnited Airlines before arriving sented itself, we took it, in the Estes Park area. As a jumped right in and child of the military, she travdespite all of the hureled often living in other coundles we have had to tries and learning different culovercome, there is no tures. She moved to the other job I would Denver metro area 30 years ago Naomi Hawf rather be doing.” and as of 2015 she is now a resEstes Park EDC’s ident of Storm Mountain in Board includes a mix of representatives Drake. Naomi is married to long time from businesses, business associations, local, Brian Hawf and they share three non-profits and government.

Estes Park children and two grandchildren with a EDC uses and promote the tools of ecothird on the way. When not working, she nomic development to create a more dyenjoys time spent with friends and famnamic, multi-generational community ily, hosting gatherings, and travel continto the benefit of all citizens. Estes Park ues to be an interest.

EDC plans for and promotes the ecoIngrid Bush says, “My full time gig is being the mother of a beautiful 3 ½ year nomic development of the Estes Valley old who was born less than a month be- in ways that are compatible with those qualities that make Estes Park a unique fore my husband and I opened our first mountain community. business: The Barrel here in Estes Park.

It has been a roller coaster getting here

Giving Back Thursdays At Mama Rose’s And Poppy’s Pizza & Grill Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s are once again hosting Giving Back Thursdays for the third year beginning Jan. 24. Giving Back Thursdays are way for us to support the nonprofit organizations that have had an important impact on us and our staff.

Without these organizations, Estes Park would be a different place.

On each Giving Back Thursday, both Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s will donate 25% of the daily sales

to the non profit of the day. Thursday, Jan. 24 is Estes Valley Crisis Advocates.

Here is the list of the Spring Giving Back Thursday’s: 1/24 Estes Valley Victim Advocates 2/7 Estes Park Learning Place 3/7 Partners Mentoring Youth 4/4 Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center 5/2 Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success

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Work To Begin On UTSA/TEP Utility Infrastructure Project The Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) and Town of Estes Park (TEP) will begin a utility infrastructure improvement project, slated to start work January 28, 2019. The UTSD and the TEP have formed a partnership to coordinate a unified effort to design, repair and construct critical utility infrastructure. UTSD is replacing a single 45 year old sanitary sewer force main with new dual force mains, extending from the district’s Fish Creek Lift Station (FCLS) (next to Lake Estes on Fish Creek Road), up to and across Hwy. 36, on Mall Road to the District’s gravity sewer main, near Joel Estes Drive. The UTSD is also modifying the Fish Creek Lift Station, adding new piping and valves, and replacing aging piping and valves to facilitate the new parallel force mains. The lift station and force main improvements are critical to UTSD operations and public health, since FCLS manages over 1/3 of all UTSD sewer flows. TEP construction work will consist of installing a new water main extension, including hydrants, valves, and blow-offs, from its current terminal location near the Estes Lake Lodge, crossing Highway 36, traversing the easterly

side of Mall Road, ending near Joel Estes Drive.

Construction includes repaving portions of Mall Road and restoration of the disturbed areas, terminating near Joel Estes Drive. Traffic impacts in the work areas are to be expected and will include temporary detours, closures and extended closures of Mall Road and the pedestrian trail adjacent to Mall Road and U.S. Hwy. 36. In addition to replacing critical aging infrastructure, residents along Mall Road will have the option to connect to UTSD sewer and TEP water once the project is completed. Additional updates will be provided as the project moves forward. The UTSD and TEP are partnering to complete the utility improvement work through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), with UTSD as the designated project lead.

The public is encouraged to continue monitoring the District’s website at www.utsd.org for project updates, or contact Chris Bieker, UTSD District Manager at 970-586-4544 office, 970203-4175 cell, email chris@utsd.org, for questions and further information.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, January 26 @ 5pm. You don’t want to miss the

annual fundraiser for the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC).

“A Night on the Homefront” will be held in the American Legion Hall, and will feature the music of the Hot Tomatoes along with food, costumes, and fun of the 1940s.

Contact EPNRC (www.epnonprofit.org) for tickets.

Friday, February 1 @ 7 pm Friday Niters Dance Club will be swinging in the Hall!

Sunday, February 3 @ 4 pm Come watch the Super Bowl at the Legion.

Giant-screen projected viewing in the hall. And, this game will be especially SOUPER thanks to the presence of the Empty Bowls Project by Estes Park’s Youth in Action group, with all proceeds going to Crossroads.

WE WANT TO FEED YOU!

Friday, January 25 @ 5:30-7 pm Roast Beef dinner $15

Wednesday, January 30 @11:30-1:00pm Legion Lunch resumes!

Your choice of 2 soups and 3 sandwiches for $8.

Friday, February 1 @ 5:30-7 pm Taco Bar $10

PLAN AHEAD!

Get ready to laugh! Estes Park Repertoire Theatre will be performing Backstage (by Michael Ray Young) at the Legion on February 8-10 & 15-17, 2019.

Get ready to socialize! American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119 is getting together just to get to know each other a little better! Join us at the Legion for some fun on February 10 at 4pm.

Get ready to win money! February Bingo occasions will be on Tuesday, February 19 and Friday, February 22. The Friday event will be the Women’s Club Bingo Fundraiser, to which the public is invited. March Bingo occasions will be Friday March 1 and Tuesday March 19.

Get ready to Dance! Mountain Town Trio performs at the Legion on Saturday, February 23, 7pm.

Get ready to GUMBO! Annual Mardi Gras Party at the Legion on Tuesday, March 5, 5pm.

Quota Service To Youth Committee Donates To Special Olympics Athletes Quota Club Service to Youth committee members Kris Hazelton, Deyn Johnson and Susan Landers recently presented a check to Audriellen Smith, director of the Special Olympics group in Estes Park. On hand to help accept

the donation were Vallyn, Cassie, Jason and Westin Weber, members of the Special Olympics family. The funds will be used to purchase mats for floor routines as well as basic sports balls of all sorts and uniforms for competitions.

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There is a children’s song I learned at Girl Scout camp that starts like this: “X marks the spot with a dot, dot, dot…”

I would trace with my finger on my friend’s back while reciting the verse. I’d draw an X, then gently poke her back three times, then draw a question mark, squiggle my fingers down and back up either side of her spine, and finally blow on her neck, all to see if my attempt would induce goose bumps.

Children in the U. S. have been chanting this little action-verse, or one of many variations, for as far back as kids have been going to camp.

The version I learned was a little different, however. It ghoulishly included knife stabbing, blood trickling down and cold wind blowing, spoken just above a haunting whisper. Believe me, this sent shivers chasing after goose bumps!

(Keep in mind that this was the only version taught to me so it’s not like I chose it over the one where you crack an imaginary egg over the recipient’s head and let the invisible stuff ooze down her scalp.)

No matter which version of the song, they all start with “X marks the spot…”

What’s with the X, anyway? It’s become the hot topic at dinner tables, like the “Laurel or Yanny” of last year. The third letter from the end of the alphabet has many meanings: •An X on a map means, “You are here.”

•An X on a test means you got the answer wrong.

•An X-rated movie means you’ll see private parts belonging to strangers who are doing things that should only be shared by the most intimate of partners in an off-camera setting, not shared with you and me.

• An X has been used as a John Hancock by some who aren’t capable of signing their own names.

• In an equation, an X means to multiply.

• In another equation, an X means an unknown quantity.

• In tic tac toe, X plays against O. • In a cartoon, Xs in place of eyes indicate that a character is deceased.

• When handling official documents, an X means, “sign here.”

• I’m not even going to address the ex- variation on the theme. The X, pure and simple, is enough to have to deal with.

The reason the X has become a thing is because someone decided to ask on Twitter how you go about drawing an X. I don’t tweet, but somehow I found out about this. (In fact, back when I was in marketing I didn’t think we should bother using Twitter as an avenue for promoting our product. I predicted Twitter would go the way of Myspace and soon enough Twitter would flitter away. I was wrong. Big red X all over that mistake!)

There are eight ways to draw an X. I won’t describe them all, but some people start with the left line, others with the right. Some go from top to bottom, others bottom to top and some one of each.

After the “How do you draw an X?” tweet, people started talking. One person pronounced that the way you draw an X depends on if you’re right- or lefthanded. Someone else tweeted that the same people who draw from bottom to top are the ones who put their toilet paper on the holder the wrong way. (In other words, under, not over. Everybody knows that.) Another tweet said that the general consensus is Americans draw their Xs from top to bottom while in the UK they draw down, then up. My question: Who the heck is General Consensus and does he have documents to support his research? (bah-daaah BOOM! I couldn’t help myself.)

What about Australians? Since their toilets flush in the opposite direction, what does that tell us about the way they draw their Xs? And which way do they hang their toilet paper, mate?

It has been concluded, more or less, that most people—in this country anyway—draw their X starting at the top for both strokes. Some start with the right leg of the letter, some with the left.

I go top to bottom, left to right. And you know what I end up with? A big ol’ kiss! X! You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe

CBD....What’s All The Hype?

Mary Hunter is an RN, BSN, Clinical Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist and LMT and will be presenting information on CBD in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library on Friday, February 1st, from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. Please

come to learn more about how CBD can help you, and come with your questions!

We are all learning about this wonderful plant medicine and this class will be a way to gain knowledge about CBD.

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Night On The Homefront Event Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s annual fundraiser happens to be a swing dancin’, live auction, rompin’ good Night on the Home Front party at the American Legion this Saturday, January 26.

Who will you dance with and what will you bid on?

The auction items are primarily experiential and generally fall into three categories: food and drink experiences, outdoor adventures and travel.

The food and drink category is rich and delicious! Experiences include: dinner parties that focus on Colorado wild game; a one-two hour wine tasting in your home with Bird & Jim’s Sommelier for up to 16 (topic or grape to be decided on by you); Ultimate Game Night at your house with Trivia Master Kirby Hazelton featuring drinks from Rock Cut and pizza from Antonio’s; steak dinner horse rides; a ghoulish gourmet dinner at the Legion during the 4th annual Haunted House; a fermentation workshop; barrel tasting at Snowy Peaks as well as an opportunity to mix your own wine. Speaking of mixing….Kind Coffee is offering a coffee blending workshop where your new ideal flavor will become the Give Back Blend. One dollar of each bag sold through 2019 will go towards EPNRC. What more do you want from a nonprofit fundraiser than social enterprise auction items?

The outdoor adventure auction items range from creative to crazy adrenaline

rides. The creative end of the spectrum is a four-hour outdoor painting workshop with local oil painter Julie Klett.

Other local adventures include cliff camping with KMAC over Cheley Camp; a guided trip up Long’s Peak; and a four-hour guided fly-fishing trip with Kirk’s Flyshop. Get out of town by one of two river rafting trips (one in Cache La Poudre with Town Administrator Frank Lancaster, one in the Cataract Canyon outside Moab for three, four or five days—you decide); and a Moab adventure for two that includes zip lines, hummer rides, and helicopter tours, oh my!

If you don’t want to get wild and active, you can also relax and enjoy a 3 BR/3 Bath vacation rental for six days and six nights in Cape Coral, FL or...wait for it… a South African safari. The safari has you in a hut on the eastern coast of South Africa. Let’s go!

There are other gems and delights that should be saved for those fortunate souls that come to drink, dine, and dance the night away. Uniforms and outfits from the 40s are encouraged. There are specialty 1940s cocktails offered for the evening, wine from wineries that were open in the 1940s, and a Proseco toast at the end of the live auction. When is the last time you raised a paddle? Nonprofits need you now more than ever. Capacity in the Legion dictates only 125 people can attend the event so buy tickets today at epnonprofit.org.

BE VICTORIOUS!

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Dr. John Meyer Is The New Chief Of Staff Dr. Robyn Zehr will serve as Vice open and friendly with everyone I work Chief of Staff with, as well as patients.” Immediately establishing rapport allows him to quickly John Meyer, MD, has assumed the role of Chief of Staff and will serve in that role address patient needs and take the proper course of action. for the next two years. “My peers voted me into this role and I’m excited to take it In his free time, Dr. Meyer spends time on,” shared Dr. Meyer. “I am confident with his wife and two sons. In addition to that the physicians are going to the gym, skiing, and ready to move forward hiking, he enjoys listening to and accept a leadership music, playing percussion, role in this community. and “having as many laughs So many of us live here, as I can dream up!” we want to be in Estes Robyn Zehr, DO, is proud to Park and we want this serve her fellow physicians hospital to survive and and her community in the thrive. I look forward to role of Vice Chief of Staff for representing the Medthe next two years. It’s no surical Staff and working prise that patients often comwith the Board and Adment on how Dr. Zehr takes ministration to keep time to listen to their conservices here and keep cerns. governance local.”

“I believe the single most Dr. John Meyer important thing I can do for Dr. Meyer describes his leadership style as my patients is to listen,” she “laid back and apsays. “I have found that many proachable” and that times patients will tell me exhas worked for him as a actly what is wrong or what leadership trainer at the they need if I allow them the YMCA, as a camp opportunity to ask the right counselor, the captain of questions.” his football team and Listening is the basis for the now in the Emergency partnership Dr. Zehr estabDepartment. “I may aplishes with each patient. “I pear laid back,” Dr. love getting to know my paMeyer adds, “but there tients on both a personal and are things that I actively medical level,” she says. want for this commu“When I understand what nity. I want this town to Dr. Robyn Zehr goals they have as a person I have an excellent hospican individualize their care.” tal with excellent patient care, and so do Dr. Zehr’s father was a family physician the other physicians.” while she was growing up. “I loved seeing A career in medicine was a natural firsthand that he was able to help so choice for Dr. Meyer. “I have always had a many in the community,” she says. “I passion for working with people and wanted to someday provide a service that helping others,” he says. “This, along with could make a difference in people’s lives a passion for science made it an easy fit as well. I made up my mind early on that for me.”

I wanted to be a physician.”

As a trained Emergency Medicine physi- In her free time, Dr. Zehr likes to excian, Dr. Meyer’s expertise is in helping plore Colorado with her “adventurous” people who’ve suffered an accident or se- husband and two children. Her favorite rious sudden illness. To establish trust activities are running, rock climbing, skiand open communication in these critical ing, rafting and spending time with her situations, Dr. Meyer treats each patient family. like a friend or family member. “I am

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Bulls gather together in the winter.

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Give The Gift Of Daffodils - Order

By February 15th

It’s My Privilege.

When you’re 12 and you see how important skilled nursing is to your dying grandmother, it sticks with you.” That’s what inspired Ben to become a nurse, and it’s what shapes

As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope.

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

Cost of flowers is just $10 a bunch. Daffodils must be ordered by Friday, February 15 and paid in advance by cash or check payable to the American Cancer Society. Flower delivery will be midMarch.

To order your flowers, contact Loretta DeWitt 970-586-3464, or Kathy Semerad 970-586-7367 or Lois Ellingwood, 970586-3064.

his highly attentive style of care. Whether treating a case of pancreatitis or helping a patient recover from surgery, he understands that treating each patient like family is often the best route to the most successful recovery.

Ben Hetrick, RN Medical Surgical Unit

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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Oratorio Society To Begin Rehearsals-Welcoming New Singers/Orchestra Members The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will begin rehearsals for their Spring concert. The concert will be Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. We especially thank Kathy Bowers for her generosity of time and talent to the Oratorio Society of Estes Park as we continue under the direction of Robert Howard. Rehearsals begin Monday, January 28 at the Shep-

herd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, Dry Gulch Road. The chorus will rehearse from 5:457:15 p.m. All singers are welcome.

The orchestra will rehearse from 7:30-9 p.m. Orchestra members must bring their own stands. All strings are especially welcome.

Come join us in making beautiful music!

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

Our church, Our Lady of the Mountains, holds a pot luck called “Grace and Grub” every 2nd Monday night at 5:30 p.m. It is fun to meet other parishioners because, if you go to one-time mass, you never see others that go to a different time mass. We wear name tags and approach someone and say “I am a 10 o’clock mass, what time do you go to church?” I have been going to this church for over 24 years and am now meeting so many others that go to Our Lady of the Mountains.

The last “Grub and Grace” I had the pleasure of meeting and sitting across from a very special lady. All on her own with a friend she has founded a wonderful charitable organization. She had brought several delicious, home-made breads. Of course, I asked for the recipe of the one I was devouring. She kindly sent me an email giving me the recipe and explained her charity.

She said, “Marison Project was founded in November of 2016. Since then, we have provided over 34,000 meals to the people in Colorado. Marison Project provides nutritious high-quality meals to those in need. You may get further information by checking out our website at Marison Project.org. Here is our ‘Marison Project Eggnog Muffin’ recipe.”

Marison Project Eggnog Muffins Created by Marc Coen & Becky Gruhl Yields 16 muffins Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Muffin Mix 8 cups flour 3 cups sugar 4 Tbs. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 Tbs. cinnamon & dusting of cinnamon 4 cups eggnog 4 eggs 1 cup melted butter Mix dry ingredients in large bowl. In separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.

Then fold dry into wet ingredients.

Spary muffins tins with Pam. Topping 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup brown sugar (packed) ½ cup white sugar ½ cup flour ½ cup softened butter Fill tins 2/3 full. Sprinkle topping generously on top. Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Muffins can be stored up to 30 days in freezer.

Thanks, Esther. Let me know if you want to try any of our other recipes. We cook on Monday and Tuesday at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.

Always, Becky and Marc.

I usually do not “pitch” an enterprise, but this is really a worthwhile charity.

You can get further information by visiting their webspage which you can find at www.marisonproject.org My email: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit

Sunrise Rotary New Members Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary recently welcomed the following new members: Tim Cashman, CFO EP Health, Terese Boeder, Occupational Therapist, EP Health, Brandon Angus DDS, Elk Ridge Dentistry, Sue Yowell, Abi Huebner, Partner Development Manager, Visit Estes Park.

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All Your Wedding Needs In One Destination-Estes Park Wedding Show To Be Held This Sunday, January 27 Attention engaged couples!

Dreaming of a stunning Rocky Mountain wedding? Then don’t miss the Estes Park Wedding Association’s annual Wedding Show at The Pavilion at the historic Stanley Hotel.

The Estes Park Wedding Association invites couples to their Annual Wedding Show this Sunday, January 27, 2019 hosted by The Pavilion at the Stanley Hotel from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Couples will be able to connect with venues, photographers, florists, officiants, beauty and spa services, wedding entertainment, and planners, all while sampling delectable food and cake. This year’s event will also feature a fashion show finale. Couples will be eligible to win hourly giveaways and a grand prize, a cruise for two on Celebrity Cruise Lines!

The Estes Park Wedding Association is a professional group of qualified wedding venues and wedding vendors all committed to providing the very best in destination mountain weddings in Colorado’s premier wedding destination: Estes Park, CO. Each venue and vendor will be showcasing their premiere services to help couples find and select their wedding dream team.

Joe D’Alessandro, current President of the Estes Park Wedding Association explains, “Estes Park is Colorado’s Premier Wedding Destination and the Estes Park Wedding Association is known to provide the very best in wedding services.

Our hope is that our annual wedding show will make planning easy for couples; they will find their Wedding Dream Team in one place and all in one day, that is filled with wedding-themed fun and excitement.”

The Estes Park Wedding Association Bridal Show will be hosted by the The Pavilion at the Stanley Hotel. General admission is $10 for the first attendee

and $5 for each additional guest in their www.estesparkweddings.com/bridalparty. Tickets are available at the door or show . online at Learn more about the Estes Park Wed-

ding Association, including a list of current members, at www.estesparkweddings.com.

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40th Annual Frost Giant 5K/10K Set For This Sunday At 11 a.m. on Jan. 27, 1980, 25 hardy souls clad in wool hats, mittens and running shoes (or moon boots) lined up at the starting line for the inaugural Frost Giant 5K, a chilly test of will amid the worst blizzard of the season.

An hour later, as the snow intensified, 15 more set out for the 10K, where front runners had to break trail through 18 inches of fresh snow and dodge cows and cow patties en route to the finish.

“It was a true frosty winter day with lots of smiles and rosy cheeks,” recalls Marlene Borneman, who still has her first-place ribbon for the 5K and has run it numerous times since. “We knew right away we had the appropriate name.”

Fast forward to 2019, and the legendary Frost Giant will celebrate its 40th Anniversary this Sunday with roughly 150 runners in attendance and notably less frosty weather in the forecast. This year, proceeds will go to benefit Chase Murray, a 15-year-old Estes Park High School Cross Country Team runner diagnosed in August with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

“We’d love to see as many young runners as possible come out to enjoy this great tradition and show support for their classmate,” said co race-director Todd Plummer, noting that runners 18 and under can register for just $15 on race day.

A group of local runners, including

Borneman, Rick and Carla Zuba, and Chip Salaun came up with the idea for the race in 1979 as a way to motivate people to stay in shape during the dark days of winter. But on race morning that first year, Mother Nature threatened to thwart their plan. As other events along the Front Range were canceled, race organizers alerted area radio stations that theirs would be run “whatever the weather,” and promised “If you go to the trouble to get there, you will have a race to run and a warm restaurant to escape in,” according to news reports.

Those who showed were treated to an adventure. At one point, 10K winner Robert Green lost track of the trail in the snow. Salaun spotted his tracks and called Green back to the course where they broke trail together. The lead woman, Janet Phillips, ran the course – her first-ever running race - with laryngitis. Great grandmother Dolores Kerr celebrated her 64th birthday by walking a portion as part of a family relay.

Five years later, Salaun – a climber, ultrarunner and nature lover known for running in army surplus slippers and eschewing tents for caves and hammocks – vanished in the snow and ice of Mount Cook in New Zealand. To this day, when the wind blows at the Frost Giant, legend has it it’s Salaun pushing runners on.

“The Frost Giant spirit just seems to get stronger,” says Borneman, who sees the enduring race as a symbol of the

community’s tough mountain spirit.

In honor of the 40th, the race will return to its historic courses, which begin at elevation 7,522 in downtown Estes Park and gently climb to the foot of Lumpy Ridge, before heading off-road on single-track trails with sweeping views of Rocky Mountain National Park. Runners also navigate a series of switchbacks through the historic MacGregor Ranch, where they’ve run alongside horses and cows in year’s past.

Race-day registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Ave. The 5k kicks off at 11 a.m. and the 10K begins at Noon Sunday.

Thanks to the Quality Inn of Estes Park, Estes Park Running Club, the Town of Estes Park, MacGregor Ranch, Outdoor World and our many other generous sponsors for supporting this race.

To register, go to tinyurl.com/y93brxtz.

Questions? Find us on Facebook or email Frostgiantrace@gmail.com.

Chase Murray

The Circuit Breakers Team To Travel To Iowa Competition

Sunrise Rotary helps get them to Iowa Blake Marcantonio, Decker Nicholson and Luke Walker are three Estes Park Middle Schoolers who make up the “The Circuit Breakers” team that built, coded and programmed a robot, qualifying the boys to compete in the 2019 CREATE U.S. Robotics Championship in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in April.

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary awarded $1,000 to the Circuit Breakers to help offset the cost ($10,000) of going to the 2019 Robotics Championship.

“Our club is honored to support such talented and dedicated students. Sunrise Rotary is so proud of this team.” – Leslie Glover, President of Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary.

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Larry, Angelo and Andy Bernard Need New, Loving Homes

Larry

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

Larry is about six years old. He is a volunteer favorite. He is just a really nice boy and walks great on a leash. Larry is great with female dogs but introductions to male dogs outside has been important for Larry. After a short walk together they are good friends! He is house trained and

Angelo

is doing great with people.

Angelo is about seven years old and is an adorable Jack Russell/Corgi mix. He is house trained and the perfect size at about 30 lbs. Angelo is still settling in, he is a little shy with people at first, but he warms up very fast. Angelo met some older kids and did great. He hasn't met younger kids as yet.

What’s The Big Deal About CBD Oil?

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about CBD oil lately, and you may be wondering what all the hype is about.

What is it? What can it do for me? What is it made from? Is it really legal? How do you use it? Will it get me high? What in the world is the endocannabinoid system?

Maybe you’ve already decided that you’d like to try using CBD, but you’re overwhelmed by all the products that are suddenly available and you don’t know where to start, or which products will be right for you.

To help provide some answers to all these questions and more, The Mad Moose is sponsoring a CBD Oil Tasting Event on Saturday, February 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Katy

Whelan from Receptra Naturals will be on hand to answer all your questions and guide you on the road to health and healing with cannabidiol.

Holly Moore, of The Mad Moose says, “Our family’s own journey and the testimony of others led us to the use of CBD oil. Those successes then led us to sharing our story and ultimately sharing the product! I truly feel that almost everyone can benefit from the use of these products. The key is in finding the most effective formulation and dosage for what you would like to achieve.”

CBD has been shown to be beneficial for fighting inflammation and pain, anxiety, nausea, seizures, etc. There are topical products that can be used to relieve sore muscles, or improve the look of your skin, and even products made to be used with your pets!

Stop in on the 2nd and find out if CBD oil deserves a place in your life.

Andy Bernard

Andy Bernard is about two years old.

He is a toy poodle mix. He loves people and is good with children. Andy does great with other dogs. He is about 9 lbs.

All of these wonderful dogs 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 cuties.

Make sure to “Like” and follow the Estes Park Pet Association Facebook page to see other animals that may not be pictured this week.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for

stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society.

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

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The Galapagos IslandsLike Nowhere Else On Earth islands and their unique wildlife led to Charles Darwin’s “eureka” moment and his groundbreaking theory of evolution through natural selection. Local naturalists Gary Miller and Kathy Brazelton will share the highlights of their recent excursion to the Galapagos, the birthplace of evolutionary ecology. Giant tortoises, iguanas that feed underwater and Darwin’s finches are among the many species with evolved specializations that will be discussed.

The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park is dedicated to serving the well-being of Estes Valley youth, and instilling in them a Nazca Booby of the Galapagos. commitment to community service.

Estes Park Kiwanians invite community The Club meets at the Other Side members to join them at their February Restaurant on alternate Friday morn1st meeting, 7:15 a.m. at The Other Side ings, and guests are always welcome. restaurant, to learn about the natural Call Gary at 227-0514 for more inforhistory of the Galapagos Islands. These mation.

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The photo was taken after the worship service on January 13 and before a special pancake breakfast, prepared by the men and served by the children of the congregation. Courtesy photo

The year 2019 marks the 75th Anniversary of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church – 1944-2019. We have been gratefully blessed by God’s faithfulness all these years. You are invited to join us for various events throughout the year and at our weekly worship service at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings, fol-

lowed by fellowship, Bible Study, and Sunday School. Mt. Calvary is located at 950 N. St. Vrain Ave. in Estes Park.

Pastor Jonathan Schultz can be reached at 970-586-4646 for more information. Watch for more published 75th Anniversary events.

Federal Employee Assistance List Grows

A list to help furloughed federal employees was created by Flinch Forward, a military veteran and first responder nonprofit whose goal it is to continue the mission by serving communities. (flinchforward.org). The list helps to support federal employees during this, the longest government shutdown in America by creating a clearinghouse of offers and services to federal employees who are being financially affected by the shutdown. You can view the list which is being constantly updated at www.facebook.com/groups/Resources-

ForFederalEmployees/ Some of the offerings or services found on the list in the Facebook Group may not align with the federal employee code of ethics and the administrators of the list and group accept no responsibility for any such offerings or services.

All federal employees are responsible for their own acceptance of any offerings or services posted on the page.

Go to www.facebook.com/groups/ResourcesForFederalEmployees/ to view the list or add to any offerings.

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EVICS Recognized At United Way Of Larimer County 60th Anniversary Gala

Thanks to the generosity of EVRPD, a busload of Estes Park community members traveled to the CSU Lory Center Ballroom on Jan 16 to join in the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the United Way of Larimer County. During the festive, well-attended event, Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) was highlighted with a captivating video featuring EVICS staff and local families at work and play in the new Family Resource Center. EVICS was one of three organizations across the county awarded an Innovation Grant, recognizing new and innovative community solutions to time-sensitive needs. The $20K grant will be utilized toward start-up costs of the new EVICS Family Resource Center, located at 1182 Graves Ave., Unit A. In November, EVICS moved to the new location to pursue the organization’s dream of expanding into a Family Resource Center. "As a Family Resource Center, our mission will remain early childhood support, but we will be able to provide more comprehensive wraparound services for families, connecting them to resources, building relationships with families, helping them set goals and succeed," said Nancy Almond, Executive Director for EVICS. "As a Family Resource Center, our philosophy is to build on the strengths of each fam-

ily, and support families in setting their own goals for success.

Our expertise is young children, and children exist within the structure of a family. When the family succeeds, the child succeeds.”

EVICS expects to receive membership into the Colorado Family Resource Center Association (FRCA) in February. Membership in FRCA will open doors to EVICS for resources, training, networking with other communities, and eventually funding.

Almond explains, “In addition to our current services, our staff will be trained to help connect families to outside services we don’t provide, such as healthcare, mental health supports, youth development, education, human services, and almost anything else families might need to succeed. It will be a learning experience for us, as we also explore and learn about the many resources available in our community.” EVICS will be one of only two Family Resource Centers in Larimer County.

EVICS offers a number of opportunities for volunteers, and invites community members to stop in anytime and check out their new location at 1182 Graves Ave, Unit A. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thurs, and 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Fridays. Contact EVICS staff at 970-5863055 or office@evics.org.

Educational (& Fun) Trip To Washington D.C. With Jeff Arnold-For Adults

If you have known students who have gone on the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip and wanted to go yourself, Jeff Arnold is leading a trip for adults only this coming October.

Mr. Arnold has been teaching U.S. history for over 25 years, and has yearly taken 8th graders to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for most of that time.

Besides teaching middle school, he also teaches a class each year at the Senior Center on the Civil War. This trip will include touring the sites of Washington, as well as a tour the battlefield at Gettysburg.

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the middle school. The details of the trip will be discussed and questions answered.

Ricky Vega 12th Grade Congratulations to Ricky Vega, the Estes Park News Student of the Week for January 25, 2019.

At EPHS, Ricky is proud of his GPA and the fact that he has progressed very well over the past four years.

Outside of school, Ricky enjoys being a gamer who plays a lot of video games with his friends. He is also a huge Dragon Ball super fan and Manga reader. He also likes to go hiking and fishing with friends.

Ricky’s favorite quote is “Never give up” because he says, “There are always tough times we go through regardless of what we do and we need to be able to push through and maintain our ultimate goal.”

After high school, Ricky hopes to become a veterinarian and plans to start his college career at Aims College.

Ricky is a hard worker and will do anything to accomplish his dreams.

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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ARE YOU A ‘GEEZER’?

On a trip several years ago, at a convenience store, a book title caught my eye: “GEEZERhood”. Thumbing through it I wondered if it been written for places like Estes Park. (After all, we are a ‘hood’ and we have many seniors.) But then I learned that not all older folks are ‘Geezers’.

Thus the question: ‘Are you a Geezer?’ The book’s author, Wayne Allred, shared suggestions to help us figure it out. “You may be a ‘Geezer’ if whenever you wax nostalgic, but can’t remember where your school yearbook is, you can still see their pictures by looking in the obituaries.” (Sadly, morbid? Still true.)

He says, “you may be a ‘Geezer’ if what you worry about is: loss of memory, back ache, arthritis, loss of memory, fatigue, gout, sore joints, bad heart, loss of memory, arthritis, hemorrhoids, chronic indigestion, loss of memory. Did I mention arthritis?”

He says, “You may be a ‘Geezer’ if medications once taken in small doses you now take in restaurant quantities to try and stimulate your organs to keep functioning.” Because I can relate, I like an anonymous writer’s ‘Senior’s Ode to Medication’, which says: “A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze myself. One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won’t shake. The purple ones that I use a lot tell me I’m happy when I’m not. The blue pill goes to my brain and tells me that I have no pain. The red ones, smallest of them all, go to my blood so I won’t fall. The orange ones, very big and bright, prevent my leg cramps in the night. Such an array of brilliant pills, helping to cure all my ills. But what I’d really like to know…is Physically, Wayne says, you might what tells each one where to go.” be a ‘Geezer’, when, instead of jogging or working out at the health center “you now get your muscle tone and aerobic fitness from such activities as scratching behind the dog’s ears or gargling, and conditioning exercises consist of breathing in place, sitting in place, and eatercising in place.”

Mentally, Wayne says, you might be a ‘Geezer’, when “Although you’re not sure whether it is dementia or your age, you can remember facts about the Napoleonic wars, the Renaissance, Genghis Khan, Linden Johnson, and Julius Caesar, but you have a miserable time coming up with your children’s names on short notice.”

In the Bible, Solomon describes getting older: “the keepers of the house (hands) tremble; the strong men (legs) bow; grinders (teeth) cease…are few; the windows (eyes) grow dim; the doors (ears) are shut in the street; they are afraid of heights and dangers; the Almond tree blossoms (hair turns white); the silver cord (spinal cord), golden bowl (brain), pitcher (heart) and wheel (circulation system) breaks down.” (Eccl. 12:3-7) Why write about this? First of all, as Allred asks in his book: “What kind of a ‘Geezer’ are we?” He describes several: the ‘Ornery Old Coot’ (Mr. Wilson in Dennis comics); the ‘Jolly Roger’ (i.e.

Santa Claus); the ‘Quaalude’ (unaware and cares little); the ‘Rip Van Winkle” (stuck in a mid-life crisis).

We can likely figure out which ‘Geezer’ of these we are. Secondly, Solomon reminds us that all those our age are soon to return to ‘dust’, and our ‘spirit’ destined to stand before God. (As I write this, the phone rings. Howe Mortuary wants to know if I can help with a ‘Jolly Roger’- type friend’s service.)

Our time is coming, folks! Are we content with both which ‘Geezer’ we are and where our body and, especially, our spirits, are headed? ‘Geezers’ can change!

Bob

Democrats In Estes Valley Meeting On February 4 To Host Senate Candidate

The Estes Valley Democrats will meet on Monday, February 4, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library’s Hondius Room.

Our meetings are open to all Democrats and Unaffiliated voters interested in keeping informed. Plus if you are not registered to vote or need to update your registration, please come for information to help you through that process.

The February meeting agenda provides for a shorter than usual business meeting to update on current happenings.

Following our business meeting, we will host the new Colorado Democratic candidate for U. S. Senate – Trish Zornio.

Trish announced her formal candidacy on January 19 to run in the 2020 election for the current U. S. Senate seat held by Senator Cory Gardner. Trish visited Estes Park in September 2017 when she began exploring the possibility of running for political office. Since that time, she has toured 63 of Colorado’s 64 counties, meeting with local residents and listening to their concerns.

She is now returning to Estes Park as a formal candidate to discuss what she has learned during her tour of Colorado and about policies and positions that she will be offering Colorado voters in 2020. Trish is 33 and lives in Superior. She is an educator, currently teaching at the University of Colorado Denver. She has a background in biomedicine and previously worked as a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, Denver Health Hospital, and the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Her background provides her with an excellent understanding of policies regarding health care, the environment, and education. She has also immersed herself in the areas of law, economics, foreign policy, and campaign finance in preparation for her run for the U. S. Senate.

Please come meet this impressive candidate in person. Her website is Zornio2020.com.

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

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-685-8756.

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Creating A Paper Trail For Your Heirs If you died unexpectedly, could your loved ones easily find the necessary information to take care of things, identify all your assets, distribute them, and close your estate? A few hours of your time today could save your heirs hours of time in the future, not to mention thousands of dollars of court costs and lawyer’s fees and many nights of lost sleep.

“Creating a Paper Trail for your Heirs” is the topic of a special seminar on Thursday, January 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc, located at the Masonic Lodge on Highway 7, 1820 South St. Vrain Avenue.

Marsha Yelick, former Financial Programs Consultant for the Common Cents for Colorado Library grant, will discuss items you should consider including in your Master List Notebook.

No matter how complicated or simple your estate, a basic notebook of simple instructions is the gift your heirs will appreciate the most. The good news is - it doesn’t take that long to create!

The discussion will center on potential content for a paper trail. It may sound a little outdated in our modern digital age,

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but experts are still recommending something that is easy to preserve, identify, open, and transport, aka, a simple notebook. We will discuss how that notebook may interface with computer documents. We’ll also consider techniques you can use to take the notebook information and provide it electronically to those who might need it.

The seminar will concentrate on the most important items to consider in your Master List Notebook. Each item will be discussed and there will be hints on how to easily find information and present it in simple format. The seminar will provide each participant with checklists and prototypes to consider adapting for personal situations.

In addition to the Master List Notebook, the seminar will cover a few other “updating tasks” you might consider as you get your house in order. These are tasks that take a bit longer, but they probably are also worth the effort.

The bottom line is - what you can do today to simplify your estate? Whatever effort you devote will be of great value to those you love.

This seminar is open to the public and no advanced registration is required.

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The Sister City Organization Partners With Kiwanis It is with great pleasure and anticipation that Sister City International and Kiwanis International announce the formation of a global partnership. Estes Park has long been proud of the tremendous achievements of both organizations. Their missions of citizen diplomacy and international service have benefited communities and citizens around the world.

As ambassadors of Estes Park’s Sister City program, many Estes Park citizens and youths have participated in educational and cultural exchanges to Estes Park’s Sister City – Monteverde, Costa Rica. Another student exchange is now on the drawing boards for the summer months ahead. And, our local Kiwanians are rightfully proud of all that their Kiwanis Club in Estes Park has accomplished and will continue to accomplish

both locally and internationally to make lasting differences in the lives of countless children and youths around the world. There is no doubt that many of our local High School Kiwanis Key Club members will be among the students traveling from Estes Park to Monteverde, Costa Rica, in future Sister City exchanges. This new partnership is a win-win relationship for the youth of both communities and for the countries they represent.

Estes Park’s Sister City Annual Dinner and celebration will be held on Saturday, March 30, at the Other Side Restaurant.

Any citizen of Estes Park is cordially invited to attend to learn more about Sister City’s local organization and upcoming exchanges. For more information or to RSVP please call Christine at 970402-0433.

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Free Luncheon for 2019 Members & Annual Membership Meeting

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Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu ——Week of January 28 thru February 1 —— Monday, Jan 28

Chicken Fried Chicken w/gravy, 2 scrambled eggs, hash browns & fruit

Tuesday, Jan 29 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/mashed potatoes, gravy & side salad Wednesday, Jan 30 Smothered Chicken w/green peppers, onions, soup & side salad Thursday, Jan 31 Roasted Pork Loin w/roasted potatoes & vegetables Friday, Feb 1 Shrimp Scampi w/garlic bread & side salad

——Week of February 4 thru February 8 —— Monday, Feb 4 Breakfast Burrito w/green chili on the side Tuesday, Feb 5 Chicken Fried Chicken w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Wednesday, Feb 6 Meat Lasagna w/garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Feb 7 Pineapple Glazed Ham w/ sweet potatoes & vegetables Friday, Feb 8 Salmon Sandwich w/soup & side salad 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 28th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan 25th. 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, 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

SPECIAL EVENT

Jan. 27: Bridal Show. Meet Estes Park vendors. Grand prize drawing! The Stanley Hotel Pavilion. 11am-2pm

WINTER ACTIVITIES Jan. 26: Snowshoeing Trek. All ages.

Rocky Mtn. Conservancy. 9am-1pm Jan. 31 & Feb. 7: Winter Skating & Ice Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts.

10am-7pm

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 25: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Jan. 25-26: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 27: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Jan. 29: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Jan. 29: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing. 7-8:30pm Jan. 30: Cribbage Night. The Barrel.

6-10pm Jan. 30: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Jan. 31: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm Jan. 31: Poker & Texas Hold’em. The Barrel. 6-11pm Feb. 1: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Feb. 1-2: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 3: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 5: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Feb. 5: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing.

7-8:30pm Feb. 6: Cribbage Night. The Barrel.

6-10pm Feb. 6: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 7: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm

Feb. 7: Poker & Texas Hold’em. The Barrel. 6-11pm Feb. 8: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Feb. 8: Wine & Chocolate Pairing Dinner. Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-9m Feb. 8: Wine & Chocolate Pairing Dinner. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 8: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

MUSIC Jan. 25: Laurie Dameron. Jazz/Blues.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Jan. 25: Clay Rose w/ Adam Perry. Alt. Country. The Barrel. 6-9pm Jan. 25-26: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Jan. 25-26: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Jan. 25-26: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Jan. 26: Goatz Quartet. Americana. The Barrel. 6-9pm Jan. 27: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

Other Side Rest. 10am-1pm Jan. 31: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Feb. 1: Max & Stu. Jazz. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Feb. 1: Jonny Miller. SingerSongwriter. The Barrel. 6-9 Feb. 1: Los Lonely Boys. Bluesy Texan Rock. The Stanley Hotel. 8:30 -11:30pm Feb. 1-2: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Feb. 1-2: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 1-2: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 2: Gasoline Lollipops. Rock.

Estes Park Masonic Lodge. 7pm Feb. 2: Los Lobos. American/Tejano.

Stanley Hotel. 8:30-11:30pm Feb. 3: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

Other Side Rest. 10am-1pm

January 25-February 8, 2019 Feb. 7: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Feb. 8: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Feb. 8: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 8: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

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. 26: 2019 Planetary Trends. Estes Park Yoga. 1-3pm Jan. 27 & Feb. 3: History & Nature Talk. Rams Horn Village Resort. 5-6pm Jan. 29 & Feb. 5: Free 5k Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Feb. 1: Upstream Mountain Songwriter’s Workshop. Murphy’s Resort. 4pm Feb. 1: Whiskey Summit Education Series. Bird & Jim. 6-7:30pm Feb. 1: Community All Levels Yoga.

Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm

ART Feb. 1: Gallery Social & Jewelry Extravaganza. Earthwood Artisans.

5-7pm Feb. 1: First Friday! Art Groove.

Gallery & art center tours, refreshments, music. Throughout town. 5-8pm Feb. 1: Fine Art Show & Gallery Social. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm

UPCOMING 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.

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

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CPW Receives Third K-9 For Pilot Program Thanks To The Generosity Of Super Bowl Winning Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to do our small part.”

CPW enlisted Johnson’s K9 out of Colorado Springs to search for and purchase the dog, which was obtained from a private breeder in Texas. Johnson’s K9 Ben Roethlisberger pictured with the K-9 officers that worked his charity softball game will also be adminisfundraiser last June (Courtesy of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation) tering the training Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be nine hard-releases on bears for Samson and adding a third certified K-9 to its pilot and mountain lions that Petkash. program and it is all thanks to the genhave come into conflict Samson’s responsierosity of NFL two-time Super Bowlwith people,” Petkash said. bilities will focus on winning quarterback Ben Roethlis“This non-lethal tool will assisting Petkash berger. serve to keep wildlife wild with law enforceand keep people safe. FurCPW already has two K-9’s in a pilot ment detection work program to see how dogs can be used for thermore, the K-9 will serve as well being used as as an ambassador for law enforcement and wildlife managean experiment on wildlife management to ment. Last Thursday, Samson, an 18hard-releases for Colorado's public. On bemonth old Belgian Malinois, began his bears and mountain half of the wildlife and the month-long training to become a certilions. fied law enforcement K-9 that will part- people of Colorado, I want Samson will be ner with Ian Petkash, wildlife officer for to thank the Ben Roethlistrained to detect the berger Foundation for prothe Lake George District. scent of nine differviding this opportunity.”

Petkash received a $12,000 grant from ent wildlife species In commenting on why Wildlife Officer Ian Petkash with bears, deer, elk, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the mission of the founda- Samson (CPW photo).

The Giving Back Fund back in Novemmoose, mountain lition is so important to him, ber when Roethlisberger’s Pittsburgh ons, pronghorn, Roethlisberger said, “We’re very fortuSteelers played in Denver. The funds trout, upland birds and waterfowl. He nate to be in the position that we are CPW received will be used to purchase will also be a tool used by wildlife offiable to help these K-9 units. The work and train Samson. cers in the negative reinforcement of that is performed by the dogs and their bears and mountain lions that CPW relo“This K-9 will not only aid in the aphandlers as well as the bond that is cates following conflicts with people. prehension of those who seek to exploit formed is incredible. We’re just thrilled wildlife, but will also be trained in caThe other two K-9’s already enlisted in CPW’s pilot program are Sci, a Dutch Shepherd partnered since 2015 with wildlife officer Philip Gurule in Area 14, and Cash, a black Labrador partnered with wildlife officer Brock McArdle in Area 4 since 2017.

Certified with the National Police Canine Association for handler protection, fugitive apprehension and various

wildlife species odor detection, Cash and Sci are working hard to help protect Colorado’s natural resources and all of those who enjoy them. Samsom will help further that mission once he gets his law enforcement training completed over the course of the next month. Additional training on the bear and mountain lion hard releases will be dependent on live situational training's throughout the springtime months.

Since CPW’s K-9 program is in a pilot stage, it relies almost entirely on public donations for funding. The funds support continual training's for the wildlife officers and their K-9 partners, cost of food, boarding, veterinary services, maintenance and training equipment.

To support CPW’s K-9 program, please visit its GoFundMe page by clicking here.

About The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation This marks the 12th season that the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation has distributed grants to K-9 units. The mission of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation is to support K-9 units of police and fire departments throughout the United States, with a particular emphasis on support for working dogs in Pittsburgh, PA. During the 2018 NFL season, The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing grants to K-9 units of police and fire departments in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away game for the Steelers.

The Foundation will also distribute several grants to the Pittsburgh area. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation invited police and fire departments across the country to submit proposals detailing their needs. The Foundation has distributed in excess of $1.92 million since 2007.

The Denver Dolls Come To Estes Park This 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 lighthearted fun as they take the audience on a trip back in time.

The Dolls’ close, threepart 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 Estes Park High School Theater this Saturday, January 26th, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop, online at: brownpapertickets.com/event/3924315, or at the door. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students.

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Estes Park

Wine && Chocolate Festival

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These are only some of the many spectacular events this year in Estes Park, Colorado!

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Silent Auction Has Over $3,000 of Donations Up For Bid At EPMS Science Festival The 11th Annual EPMS Science Festival will be held Friday January 25, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Center.

In addition to showcasing the work of our middle school students, this event serves as a fundraiser for the Science Department, with all proceed earned going directly back into the supplies budget to continue providing and enhancing hands-on activities and experiences for our students.

El Mex-Kal provides a chili dinner which is available for purchase at the event. Then there is the silent auction, which this year has over $3,000 worth of merchandise available from our many donors.

The Middle School Science Department would like to sincerely thank all of our sponsors for their generosity that goes into making this event happen.

Items up for bid are listed below. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to bid on an item, you can email joe_frey@estesschools.org before 3:00 p.m. on Friday to submit your bid. You can go to our class website at estesparksteam.com for additional information.

Kind Coffee • Mug and one year of drip coffee ($700 value) Sombrero Ranch • 4 packages (valued at $100 each) of a 1 hour trail ride for two people YMCA of the Rockies • 2 night stay in a 3 bedroom cabin at either their Estes Park facility or the Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park--$500 value The Stanley Hotel Live Concert Series The Egg & I • Friday Feb. 1-2 tickets to Los Lonely • Three $20 gift certificates Boys ($150) Reel Mountain Theater • Saturday Feb. 2-2 tickets to Los Lo• 4 person movie night package (4 tickbos ($150) ets, 2 large drinks, 1 family popcorn, 2 Snowy Peaks Winery candies) • 3 packages (valued at $43 each) of a Center Stage School of Dance bottle of wine, taster flight, and winery • One free lesson tour Nicole Rische Snowy Range Ski Resort • Silk screen painting ($65 value) • 4 pack of lift tickets--$196 value Anonymous Donor: • Located 1 1/2 hours from Fort • Handmade blown glass vase ($50 Collins (36 miles west of Laramie, WY) value) Twin Owls Steakhouse Coffee on the Rocks • $100 gift certificate • $30 gift certificate Kirk's Fly Shop • Two packages of 2 dozen flies with fly Erik Stensland Fine Art Photography • Wildlife of Rocky Mountain National box ($50 each)

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Halley Moak Wins Multiple Awards The Colorado Hunter Jumper Association held their year end awards on Saturday, January 5. At the ceremony, fifteen year old local rider, Halley Moak was awarded Champion Medium Stirrup Equitation as well as Medium Stirrup Medal Champion.

Her horse, 15 year old TB “My King,” was awarded the Medium Stirrup Hunter championship.

Halley has competed this year with 70 other Medium Stirrup riders in CHJA shows, including the Copper Penny, held in Estes Park.

Halley also won Reserve Champion at the CHJA Medal finals held at the National Western Events Center in early October. Her goal for 2019 is to qualify King for the Thoroughbred Incentive Program show held in Lexington, Kentucky in September.

Park cards ($15.95 value) • Mounted photograph "A Quiet Place" ($35 value) • "Wild Light" hardbound book ($39.95 value) Red Rose Rock Shop • Two salt lamps (valued at $25 each) Estes Park Mountain Shop • $50 gift certificate Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory • Three gift certificates--$25 each IKA Colorado Dojo • One month unlimited for karate lessons, kids or adults CrossFit Estes Park • One month unlimited

high school students used ecigarettes on at least one day in the past 30 days.

Nationally, the rate was 13.2 % - Centers for disease control, Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 2017 -Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Data 2017

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Vaping and Youth Health: What You Need To Know Larimer county health and envrionment presents:

The TIPS program encourages the retraining of thoroughbreds upon completion of their racing or breeding careers.

Halley trains under nationally recognized trainer, Beth Nielsen of Longmont, Colorado.

Congratulations, Halley!

Wednesday, Jan. 30th 6-7pm - EPHSAuditorium open to all

Christa Timmerman, MPH Health Educator (970) 498-6718 timmerca@larimer.org

Hannah heckerson, M.Ed, NCC, LPCC MentalHealthClinician (970) 586-5321 X 3312 hannah_heckerson@estesschools.org

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Honor Student Makayla Fraley Nominated For The Congress Of Future Medical Leaders

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

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

When:

Wednesday, January 30, from 12:00-1:30

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

Registration on is required, to register please se call: Rosemary y Truman, Earlyy Childhood Navigator g of EVICS EVICS, at 970-586-3055 or Deb Fitzgibbons at 303-443-0089. email: dbfitzgibbons@gmail.com The he intention is for the grr oup to o be a safe place wherr e you can find support for the complicated challenges of raising a child with special needs. group eeds. The gr up can be a place wherr e emotional, educational, and practical r esourrces will be prr ovided. 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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Makayla Fraley, a 9th grader at Estes Park High School will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 23-25, 2019.

The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

Makayla's nomination letter was signed

by Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Colorado based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.

During the three-day Congress, Makayla Fraley will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners talk about leading medical research; be given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school; witness stories told by patients who are living medical miracles; be inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology.

“This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared

for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Makayla Fraley are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.”

The Academy offers free services and programs to students who want to be physicians or go into medical science. Some of the services and programs the Academy offers are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students on college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance and much more.

The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help these students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of this vital career. Based in Washington, D.C. and with offices in Boston, MA, the Academy was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists.

For more information visit www.FutureDocs.com or call 617-3077425.

Dine Around Returns In March Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout the village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants. The restaurant list is being finalized now! For information on participating as a restaurant, or for general questions, contact val@youneedpie.com.

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Not Seed Savvy? Dig Into Garden Catalogs By: Deb Courtner

One of the joys of January is receiving colorful, tantalizing seed catalogs. For gardeners, it’s like getting holiday gifts all over again.

Each catalog has its own personality.

There’s Johnny’s Selected Seeds, with its no-nonsense, encyclopedic descriptions.

Then there’s Broomfield-based Botanical Interests, with its artful plant illustrations and alluring vignettes. And of course, there’s every personality in between.

All this temptation is enough to make otherwise-sane gardeners go wild, scribbling out order forms willy-nilly.

But wait--think about how you want to allocate your garden space among flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs. Do you really have room for a full-blown zucchini or should you opt for a newer, more compact variety?

Besides mature size, there are other factors to consider.

• When to sow. Although this information is always included on seed packets, it can be a little harder to find in catalogs. But it’s often there. Botanical Interests makes it easy by including a twopage indoor and outdoor sowing guide.

Carrot seeds, according to the guide, should be sown outdoors two to four weeks before your last average frost date.

In Estes, the last spring freeze typically

occurs in early- to mid-June, which means you would plant the carrot seeds outdoors around mid-May. • Days to harvest or bloom. Given that Estes Park’s growing season lasts roughly 90 to 100 days, it’s critical to check the number of days to maturity from direct-sown seed or from transplants started indoors. Romaine lettuce, for example, matures in about 65 days, which makes it a viable candidate for your climate.

• Disease resistance. Some catalogs may simply include “DR” in the description to indicate disease resistance for a particular variety. Other catalogs may offer more detail, providing specific resistance codes, such as “PM” for powdery mildew or “TMV” for tomato mosaic virus.

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• Open pollinated or hybrid. If you want to save seeds from your plants to sow next year, buy open pollinated varieties, which will come true from seed. In other words, your baby plants will turn out like the parent plants. If, on the other hand, seed saving isn’t important to you, consider hybrids, which are crosses between two pure-bred parents. Although their seeds won’t come true the second year, hybrids may offer certain desirable characteristics, such as early maturity, better disease resistance or increased yields.

You can identify a hybrid in the product description or by its name, which will include FI or an X. • Organic or conventional. Organic seeds are harvested from organically grown plants. Buying them helps support organic farming. But organic seeds aren’t available for all varieties. In a seed catalog, there will be a USDA Organic

seal next to the organic seed variety.

Conventional seeds are harvested from plants treated with chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Can you buy conventional seed and grow it organically? Yes. • Heirloom or not. All heirloom varieties are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated varieties are heirlooms.

Some companies may label a variety an heirloom because it’s, say, 50 years old.

Other companies, such as Seed Savers Exchange, may designate a variety an heirloom after verifying and documenting its background from generation to generation. One popular heirloom is the Black Krim tomato.

• Determinate or indeterminate. You’ll see these terms applied to tomatoes. Determinate means the tomato will be compact, growing perhaps three or four feet high. Indeterminate means the tomato may produce vines as long as six to 12 feet.

As you may notice, seed catalogs aren’t just collections of pretty pictures.

They’re a resource for growing your gardening knowledge.

For more information on gardening, visit the CSU Extension website at extension.colostate.edu.

Deb Courtner is a Colorado State University Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County. She contributed this article through Dr. Alison O’Connor, CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County. Estes Valley Community Garden Board thanks them for providing this information.

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• 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1300 sq ft • Completely Remodeled Inside and Out • One Level Living, 1 Acre, Great Location

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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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970-586-2345 ANGE EALTY, LTD. 300 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park BOB AND TONY'S PIZZA 124 W. Elkhorn A Fabulous Business Opportunity! The famous Bob & Tony’s Pizza business, right in downtown Estes Park, is for sale. This iconic family entertainment center, with more than just pizza, was established in 1957. Families and groups gather to enjoy the arcade games. Eat in or take out. “Take & Bake” pizzas also offered. Can continue to lease in current location or purchase building also.

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52 CANYON COVE LN Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design.

Beautiful moss rock w/cedar on 1+ Ac w/stream. Within 5 min of Estes Park. Surrounded by National Forest, enjoy privacy & solitude. Open design living room w/cathedral ceiling & expansive moss rock fireplace.

Sunroom with scenic view. Custombuilt Finnleo sauna. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Multi-zone in-floor heating throughout, including garage. Marvelous kitchen with cherry wood cabinets providing enormous storage. Spacious MBR w/large walk-in closet.

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2760 FALL RIVER RD. #288 Fawn Valley Inn ON THE RIVER at Fawn Valley Inn on 2nd level. This is a one bedroom/two full bath condo. Enjoy your deck overlooking the river and being among mature ponderosa pine trees. Has been used as a summer get-away for current owner. Freestanding fireplace in the living room. New carpet, granite counter tops in kitchen and new vanities in both bathrooms plus a new boiler.

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Sammy Miller Wins EPMS National Geographic Geobee Local Students Compete in the First Round of National Competition Students from Estes Park participated in the school-level competition of the National Geographic GeoBee on January 11, 2019.

Sammy Miller, a 8th grade student, won first place, with Lydia Pita, a 8th grade student, winning second place and Prashna Budhathoki, a 6th grade student, finishing third place. The school-level competition is the first round in the annual National Geographic GeoBee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world. Questions cover not only geography, but also cultures, physical features, history and earth science. The National Geographic Society developed the GeoBee in 1989 in response to concern about the lack of geographic knowledge among young people in the United States. Over more than three decades, 120 million students have learned about the world through participation in the GeoBee. School champions, including Sammy Miller, will take an online qualifying test; up to 100 of the top test scorers in each state then become eligible to compete in their State GeoBee.

The winners of the State GeoBees receive an all-expenses-paid trip to National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., next May to participate in the GeoBee national championship, competing for cash prizes, scholarships and an allexpensespaid Lindblad expedition to the Galápagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Endeavour ll. Learn more at www.natgeobee.org. In addition to the GeoBee, National Geographic also offers classroom resources, student experiences and professional development opportunities for educators.

About the National Geographic Society: The National Geographic Society is a leading nonprofit that invests in bold people and transformative ideas in the fields of exploration, scientific research, storytelling and education. Through our grants and programs, we aspire to create a community of change, advancing key insights about our planet and probing some of the most pressing scientific questions of our time while ensuring that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global understanding.

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Auditions For Production Of Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition

TBD PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY "Once there were four, but not no more" Only 1 Lot Left!

Incredible building site along Highway 7 with amazing views of Longs Peak. This splendid 3.090 acre site has evergreens and aspens and abundant elk. It is located just south of Aspen Lodge with access on Levings Way.

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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.

Covenants to ensure quality construction of primary residence & guest house. All utilities in the area. Lots range from $149,000-$195,000.

Lots located on Grey Fox Drive and Green Pine Court.

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Estes Park youth, mark your calendars!

Auditions for the Fine Arts Guild Youth Theatre Camp are around the corner.

This summer the Youth Theatre will perform Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition.

Bye Bye Birdie takes the audience to 1960s small town America and the era of early Rock n’Roll. Conrad Birdie, a teenage rock and roll idol, has been inducted into the army and his managers concoct a publicity stunt to send him off.

Birdie will bid a typical teenage girl goodbye with a public goodbye kiss. The lucky girl, randomly chosen, is Kim McAfee of Sweet Valley, Ohio, a member of Conrad Birdie’s fan club. Birdie travels to Sweet Valley and the fun begins! This is an upbeat, funny musical with energetic dance and musical numbers for the entire cast.

Everyone who auditions will be cast.

This summer’s camp will be directed by Danielle Hermon Wood, the Music Director of the Bixby School in Boulder and a nominee for the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Award for Outstanding Actress in a musical. Choreographer Becca Greer is the teaching assistant at Parker Performing Arts and instructor, performer and choreographer for Inspire Theater Company at the PACE Center.

The Technical Director, Greig Steiner, has been a force in the arts community in Estes Park for over 60 years. His talents

span all of the visual arts and include sets designed in California, Estes Park and Ft. Collins.

The two week Theatre Camp takes place weekdays, June 17 – June 28 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Production camp is open to students entering grade 4 through grade 12.

Technical camp is open to students entering grade 6 through grade 12. Technical students will learn to build sets and props and work with sound and lighting. Performances are June 29th and 30th. Tuition is $225 for the production camp and $175 for the technical camp. Scholarships are available to Estes Park School District students.

Auditions will be held April 13th from 10-4:30 at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Students need to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater selection with sheet music or a backing track. A cappella auditions are not permitted. Please bring a headshot or current photo and resume.

Technical Camp students are not required to audition; simply sign up! Visit www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0449A5A D23ABFA7-youth to sign up for auditions or technical camp. Everyone who auditions will be cast! A script for the show is available at the library if you would like to read it before the audition. For more information please visit the Fine Arts Guild website at: www.fineartsguild.org.

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REALTOR® Kim Lemirande Earns GRI Title Kim Lemirande, a member of the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS® was recently awarded the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation by the Boulder Area REALTOR® Association. The designation is indicated by the initials “GRI” following the REALTOR’s® printed name.

Lemirande was awarded the designation after completing 60 hours of classroom instruction and examinations, covering subjects such as contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction.

Courses are taught by leading real estate instructors from around the state.

Individuals completing the program learn the fundamentals of brokerage and other areas of real estate specialization, allowing them to better serve prospective clients and customers.

Lemirande joins a select group of other

residential specialists in Colorado who have earned the designation this year.

The Institute is designed to educate practitioners about local, state and national real estate practices that affect them, their clients and customers. The designation indicates to the public that the individual has obtained a professional educational foundation on which to base the services they provide. Only members of the REALTOR® organization may earn the GRI designation. The REALTOR® Institute is more than twentyfive years old and has graduated thousands of REALTORs® nationally.

The Estes Valley Board of REALTORS® is one of 1,800 local associations of REALTORs® that comprise the National Association of REALTORs®, representing over 800,000 real estate professionals around the country.

Village Thrift Shop To Begin Accepting Grant Applications February 1, 2019 The Village Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization that began in May of 2016.

All board members and staff are volunteers. The by-laws of the organization state that after paying the direct costs of running the thrift shop, any profits will be used to fund grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the Estes Valley.

Staff is excited to announce that they will accept grant applications beginning February 1, 2019, through 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2019.

Any 501(c)(3) organization that serves the Estes Valley is eligible to apply for monies that will assist with project/programs or purchasing items that will enhance the Estes Valley community.

In 2017 the Village Thrift Shop awarded 49 grants for a total amount in excess of $92,000 and in 2018 we awarded 53 grants for a total amount of $180,000. We expect the total amount available for grants in 2019 will at least match last year’s amount.

A note of caution, however, if your organization was a recipient of a Village Thrift Shop grant in 2018 and you have

not submitted your “Grant Follow-Up Form” (due by February 28, 2019), you will not be eligible for a grant in 2019.

Items that will not be funded include organizational start-up expenses, wages or stipends, something that benefits only one individual, monies to retire an existing debt, mileage reimbursement, regular monthly business expenses, large capital projects (except for a very identifiable portion of that project,) any nationally recognized service organizations, or anything that would be an attempt to influence legislation or a political campaign.

A grant committee will review and evaluate all applications and make awards accordingly. Grant awards will be announced by the end of April.

Applications may be picked up at the Shop at 1138 Manford Avenue, from 12 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. or printed from our website on-line at epvillagethrift.org. For questions, email the Committee at epvillagethrift@gmail.com

2848 Fall River Road 4BDR, 3BA $ 729,000

WELCOME HOME to this one of a kind, river front, Estes Park charmer located at the base of beautiful Deer Mountain and walking distance to Rocky Mountain National Park! The possibilities are endless with this versatile floor plan which include an additional dwelling unit with it's own parking and entrance. Recently upgraded finishes include granite counter tops, tile flooring, and pine plank ceilings. A true gem!

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2222 Highway 66, Unit 15 EXCEPTIONAL FIND! Blue Spruce Village Condo with river access. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with garage, 2595 sq.ft. and it is possible to add 4th bedroom.

Beautifully finished with a mountain flair, fully furnished!

Used for short term rentals, with vacation permit. Great rental history. $475,000

551 Copper Hill Road Looking to build equity in a property? This Log home is in need of TLC and could be fabulous with room to expand. 2+ acres backing to National Forest near Glen Haven. Great room, updated kitchen, 2 bedrooms plus loft, partially finished lower level with bath, laundry, family room.

Newer 2 car detached garage. A beautiful, peaceful setting in the mountains. $375,000

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ADORABLE LOG CABIN WITH HUGE VIEWS

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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Bipartisanship: Is it Still Possible?

We sometimes find ourselves looking at the world, wondering, “Is it really possible for our species to work together? Can we agree upon real solutions to address problems? Is there any hope of finding common ground?”

We explored these big questions last October as part of One Book One Valley and Conflict Resolution Month.

Through book discussions and pro-

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grams, you gave us some encouraging feedback: you were left with hope—and you wanted these conversations to continue.

Two people with very unique insights into the questions above will be our special guests next Thursday, January 31, at 6 p.m. Both are the subjects of a documentary titled, “The Last Bill: a Senator’s Story.”

During their careers in the Colorado legislature, State Senators Linda Newell and Kevin Lundberg were on opposite sides of the political aisle. They frequently found themselves championing very differing priorities.

And yet, despite their disagreements, these leaders became unlikely collaborators. They worked together to bring bills through the legislature, listening to one another’s point of view, while drawing upon two powerful human skills: humor and fortitude.

Following her eight-year tenure in the legislature, Senator Newell had achieved a record of passing bills with 98% bipartisan support. She offers the hopeful message that bipartisanship and positive collaboration among opponents is still within our reach.

The January 31 program will begin with a showing of the film, “The Last Bill” on the big screen in the Hondius Room. Then both Senators Lundberg and Newell will share their insights into

the documentary and their experiences working across the aisle, followed by some time for Q&A. The 90-minute program is a unique opportunity to have both these experienced leaders together in Estes Park.

Don’t worry if missed last October’s programs. Now is a great time to join in the dialogue. You can reserve your spot on January 31 by registering at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Then on Wednesday, February 6, we welcome back Dr. Martín Carcasson, Director of the Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University, to build upon his presentation from last fall. Join us at 6 p. m. that evening for “Tackling Wicked Problems, Part Two: Deliberative Democracy.”

For well over a decade, Dr. Carcasson has been carefully studying how citizens interact with one another. His research and related practices show that there are tangible ways to move beyond false polarization, toward collaborative problem-solving in the public sphere.

“A revolution is beginning to occur in public engagement,” he says. Amid all the apparent challenges, there is “a growing realization that we can do

much better.”

Registration for February 6 is also available at our website: estesvalleylibrary.org. Click “Current Affairs” to read Dr. Carcasson’s article on Deliberative Engagement, or to place a hold on the DVD copy of “The Last Bill.”

Thank you to Estes Park Condos for being a sponsor for this season’s Current Affairs programs. We look forward to seeing you at these programs, as we renew a positive pathway for citizens working together.

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The Numbers Are In: Most Checked-Out Items Of 2018 By: Kathleen Kase, Acquisitions Librarian

What were your friends and neighbors reading in 2018?

That matters—in a general sort of way.

We acquire books and other materials to form a well-rounded collection that serves your needs, keeps up with trends, and offers a balance of ideas and viewpoints. Every check-out is a vote for the types of materials and topics you enjoy.

This week, we’re happy to share highlights from the Most Checked-Out Items of 2018 at the Estes Valley Library.

In the New Nonfiction category, Tara Westover’s autobiography “Educated,” a fascinating survivalist coming-of-age memoir, earned top spot. That was followed by “The Keto Reset Diet” and “The Sun Does Shine,” about a man acquitted after thirty years on death row.

In the New Fiction category, the Tuscany-splashed adventure “Women in Sunlight” by Frances Mayes was number-one, followed by “Tom Clancy: Line of Sight” by Mike Maden and “The President is Missing” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson.

Among travel books, top destinations were Switzerland, Alaska, Italy, Paris, and Norway. A fine itinerary indeed!

Most popular cookbooks are inspiring healthy eating and slow cooking: “The Wicked Good Ketogenic Diet Cookbook,” “Slow Cooker Revolution,” and the vegetarian “Thug Kitchen.”

Topping the list of most checked-out Cloud Library Digital Books was Kristin Hannah’s gripping Alaska thriller, “The Great Alone.” Close behind were Debbie Macomber’s “Almost Paradise” and Lee Child’s “No Middle Name.”

“The Great Alone” also topped the most popular electronic Audiobooks in the OverDrive collection, followed by

“Flat Broke with Two Goats” by Jennifer McGaha and “Camino Island” by John Grisham.

We support local book clubs with kits containing 12 copies of a single title. A classic topped the list in 2018: the beloved and poignant “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.”

Top movie checkouts of 2018 formed an eclectic mix, with “American Assassin” at the top (based on a Vince Flynn counterterrorism adventure-novel), followed by “Paris Can Wait,” “LBJ,” “Maze Runner: Death Cure,” and “Dunkirk.”

When it comes to music, there’s an amazing inventory in our hoopla digital database. Top albums of 2018 turned out to be soundtracks: “Moana”, “The Greatest Showman,” “Frozen,” and “Hamilton.”

Maybe these popular titles will inspire your next medley of library check-outs.

And remember, our motto is, “If you don’t find what you’re seeking, we’ll get it for you.”

Keep giving us your suggestions for items you’d like to see in the collections.

You can request in person or through the “We’ll Get it For You” link at estesvalleylibrary.org. Hundreds of acquisitions in 2018 were the direct result of suggestions from you: we value those.

For titles we’re unable to purchase, we’ll happily order them through InterLibrary Loan.

Space doesn’t permit a list of all the hottest titles, so visit estesvalleylibrary.org to see Top Ten results in all categories.

What titles will top the lists in 2019?

It’s too early to say, but your library card is all you’ll need to vote, early and often, throughout the year.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library CURRENT AFFAIRS

READING IS DOCTOR RECOMMENDED: “FED UP” THE LAST BILL: Tuesday, January 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m., A SENATOR’S STORY Wasson Room A screening and discussion of the documentary featuring journalist Katie Couric that examines how the American food industry may be responsible for illness in ways that are only now being understood. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER? Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m. to noon, Wasson Room Thursday, January 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Are you ready to write that book, but Hondius Room find yourself wondering about the In an era known for government gridprocess, including agents and self-publock, former State Senator Linda Newell lishing? Author April Moore, Director of was able to pass bills with 98% bipartisan the Northern Colorado Writers, will support. This film tracks Newell and share strategies to help participants deState Senator Kevin Lundberg during the termine if they are ready to write or real-life story of carrying bills through market their first book. Register at estesthe legislature with humor and fortitude. valleylibrary.org.

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

TACKLING WICKED PROBLEMS, PART TWO: DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY Wednesday, February 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room Dr. Martín Carcasson, Director of the Center for Public Deliberation, returns to continue the conversation begun last fall: how to move beyond false polarization toward collaborative community so- Saturday, February 9, 1 to 3 p.m., lutions. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. Hondius Room SERVICES The public is invited to meet local and regional authors and to hear their inAARP TAX-AIDE: sights into the creative process, their TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Appointments for the AARP Tax Assis- passion and discipline for writing, and their experiences with the publishing tance Program are now being taken by visiting the Library or calling (970) 586- world. Readers will enjoy gathering ideas 8116, ext. 3. Appointments times will be- for great books to enjoy. After the authors’ brief presentations, books will be gin on Monday, February 4. For full infor sale. No sign-up necessary. formation, visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS CALL FOR LOCAL AUTHORS: SIGN-UP BY JANUARY 26 On Saturday, February 9, the library will host its annual Love Your Local Authors event, inviting published authors from the Estes Valley to give a short presentation and participate in a meetand-greet with the public. Interested authors should contact Cheryl HomanWendell at chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org

by Saturday, January 26.

Hondius Room Students, ages 9 and up are invited, as well as adults. Participants will learn more about Chautauqua, which offers the opportunity to study a character from history and develop a costumed monologue for performance this spring.

STUFFED ANIMAL OVERNIGHT & BILINGUAL STORYTIME Wednesday, January 30, 5:15 to 5:45 p.m., Children’s Room Children ages 0 to 6 and their parents and caregivers will participate in English and Spanish learning activities, with books, puppets, music and movement.

Kids may bring a stuffed animal to leave overnight to pick up the next morning.

A whimsical photo display will show what the animal were up to overnight.

WINTER READING INCENTIVES: FOR KIDS AND TEENS Narwhal is the “Unicorn of the Sea.” Now through February 2, kids who check out books may enter a drawing for Narwhal prizes, in anticipation of author Ben Canton’s visit to Estes Park in February. Teen readers ages 12 to 18 may also enter a separate drawing to earn books to keep. Participants may enter once for each day of checking out books during the promotion.

TECH GENEALOGY WITH TECHNOLOGY Tuesday, January 29, 10:30 a.m.-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.

TECH EXPRESS

KIDS STORYBOOK EXPLORERS: AGES 0 TO 6 Saturday, January 26, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room This book club is for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. January’s selection is the animal-themed book, “Look and Learn—Match!” Families will join in a thematic activity and take home a copy of the book. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA CLUB MEETING Wednesday, January 30, 4 to 5:15 p.m.,

MAKERSPACE MOLDABLE PLASTICS FOR EVERYDAY REPAIRS Wednesday, January 30, 10 to 11 a.m. and 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.

CRAFT JAM: LASER CUT WOOD BOWL Monday, February 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. and offered again Thursday, February 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon Learn how to design a custom shape that can be cut on the Makerspace’s new state-of-the-art laser cutter. Then assemble it into a beautiful wooden stacked bowl. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

MAKERSPACE GUIDED HOURS Tuesday, February 5, 10 a.m. to 1 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 are also unstaffed Makerspace sessions on Tuesday, January 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, January 31 from 2 to 6 p.m.).

CITIZENSHIP CITIZENSHIP EXAM PREPARATION Tuesday, February 5, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wasson Room Weekly classes resume for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Participants are invited to this supportive class, whether or not they are currently ready to apply. Class materials are provided.

No advance registration is necessary.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, February 13, 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.

HARMONICA FOR BEGINNERS Wednesday, February 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and offered again Wednesday, February 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Join instructor Jon Pickett down the path of discovery into playing the harmonica. From bare-bones basics to blues harp, participants will be playing songs by the end of the workshop. Harmonicas provided. Register at estesvalleylibrary.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.

TRAVEL Glenn Miller Orchestra at Boulder Dinner Theater Tuesday, February 26, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (ages 16+) $72 trip fee includes a ticket to the show, full dinner, tax, tip, and round-trip transportation; advanced registration required.

SPECIAL EVENTS Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Dance Thursday, February 14, 12-2 p.m. $12 includes catered meal from Sweet Basilica with table service, followed by instructor-led line dancing to ‘50s and ‘60s music.

DANCE Rueda Dance

a.m. (ages 12+) $80 for the series or $20 per individual class; advanced registration required.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wellness Workshop: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Smoothies Monday, January 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (ages 12+) $10 for the workshop or $48 for the six-week series (for a complete list of workshop topics, visit evrpd.com); advanced registration required.

Volunteers of America Larimer County Program Wednesday, February 6, 10-11 a.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; advanced registration required.

Eat Right for Life Wednesdays, February 6-March 20 (no class 2/27), 6:30-7:30 p.m. (ages 16+) Free and open to the public; advanced registration required.

ART AND MUSIC Patricia’s a la Carte Valentine Card Making Workshop

Archaeology: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Sites Mondays, January 7-March 25, 1011:15 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 29April 16, 5:30-7 p.m. (ages 8+) Advanced: Wednesdays, January 30April 17, 5:30-7 p.m. (ages 8+) $100 for the series; advanced registration required.

RECREATION

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Estes Open Pickleball Tournament Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturdays, February 2-23, 12-1 p.m. (ages 12-17); 1:15-2:15 p.m. (ages 18+) $40 for the series; advanced registration required.

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 Dancing), 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 Journey Sundays, February 3-March 10, 9-11

Saturday, February 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 12+) $20 for the workshop; advanced registration required.

Youth 3D Printing Wednesday, January 30 (ages 13-16), 47 p.m. $50 per three-hour class; 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.

LIFELONG LEARNING The Great Courses® Lecture Series

(ages 16+) $15 per player; advanced registration required.

Estes Park After School Summit Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, February 26-March 21, 3:30-5 p.m. (ages kindergarten to 5th grade) $40 for the four-week session (1 day per week), $80 (2 days per week), $120 (3 days per week); 10% discount for EVCC members; advanced registration

GOLF $5 Fridays, January 25 to April 12 Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course; tee times not 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.

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Elizabeth Guild Board Of Directors Meeting The Elizabeth Guild Board of Directors met in January to discuss the past year’s accomplishments and the Elizabeth Guild’s 2019 direction and goals. While projects were presented, the board also talked about how appreciative they were for the volunteers, not only those who help at the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store and Lizzie’s Boutique but from members of the community at large.

Susan Henshaw, President of the Elizabeth Guild expressed her gratitude for all of those who donate their time and resources to make the organization flourish and thrive. In 2018 Ridgeline Hotel hosted the Elizabeth Guild’s 47th Annual Holiday House event and provided extra room for the quilters. The Board is grateful for all who contributed their goods, time and services in making the Holiday House a success.

In addition, the board is very grateful for all the donors who bring items to the stores throughout the year and those members of the community who purchase them. Since all the proceeds from

the two stores and Holiday House benefit the hospital, it is truly a community effort and one that has paid off for everyone since the Elizabeth Guild’s inception in the early 1970s.

As one can see, there are many ways individuals can assist the board in their direction and goals. From volunteering to donating, shopping or being a part of Holiday House event. The Guild’s success is all dependent on those who serve in the community and the board is grateful for all those efforts.

Continue to watch for ways you can become involved with the Elizabeth Guild’s mission as they continue to work for the benefit of the community. The board is excited about where the organization is headed and is determine to make 2019 one of the best years ever.

To start with, don’t miss the $5 bag day sale happening at the Elizabeth Guild every Friday in February. The stores are located at 443 and 453 West Elkhorn in the West Park Center.

Spanish Classes At The Community Center Spanish for Communication and Integration!

The winter semester Spanish Classes are just around the corner!

The Winter Semester Spanish Classes at the Community Center will start January 28th.

We will meet once a week for 12 weeks.

Beginners Monday from 5:30 to 7:00 Intermediate Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:00 Advanced Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:00 Cost $100.00 Instructor José Almeida Estes Park School District Community and Cultural Liaison, native speaker, with more than 30 years of experience teaching Spanish.

To register visit evrpd.com/recguide or call 970-586-8191.

You can also stop by the Community Center at 660 Community Drive.

The registration deadline is Monday January 28. For additional information please contact: Amy Hodges Fitness and Enrichment Coordinator of the EVRPD amy@evrpd.com tel. 970-586-8191 ext.

109 or José Almeida Estes Park School District Community and Cultural Liaison jose_almeida@psdr3.k12.co.us tel (970) 586-2361 ext. 3114 /cell719-3215062.

The school district will recognize 15 hours of continuous education/ training hours to the teachers that take the classes.

Recycling Cardboard And Office Paper By: Judi Smith

grades of used paper common to residential recycling: old corrugated cardRecent articles have addressed recyboard (OCC), sorted office paper cling for glass and metal, which can be (SOP), old newspaper (ONP), and recycled multiple times with no degramixed paper.

Once paper is collected it dation of quality. This week we discuss must be weeded of contaminates and paper products which lack the eternal separated by grade before being bailed recycling advantage, down-cycling over and shipped to a mill.

At the paper mill time. it is cleaned (removing ink, adhesive, We’ll start with high-end forms of paplastic windows and staples), then dried per, quite valuable due to strong demand and rolled.

Only then is it ready to befor the finished product. The pricing is come new paper products. not always consistent, depending largely The OCC collected at the Transfer Staon quality and on quantity available, but tion, or in curbside recycling, must be it does show that the demand, and therecarried down the mountain in the same fore the value, of old corrugated cardtruck as the mixed recyclables. Tape and board (OCC) Is trending upward again. labels are all right, but cardboard, along It must be mentioned here that paper, with other paper is polluted by liquid, since it is made from grease, waxed surfaces, plants, is organic. food and other conWhile there are other taminates. This inplants that can be cludes greasy pizza used to create forms boxes or waxed cardof paper, most such board boxes. Worse, products initiate from liquid and food and the trees. Also bear in resulting mold, can mind that trees, like eliminate recycling.

Some businesses other plants, absorb carbon dioxide and and individuals take their cardboard to release oxygen, improving our atmosother recyclers who maintain a separate phere by simply being. cardboard container.

Some paper products are made by cutWhile the curbside companies single ting down live trees. An ecologically stream white office paper, the Transfer trained lumberjack cuts tree by tree, reStation, managed by Waste Manageducing overgrowth and benefiting the ment for Larimer County, collects this forest overall. But the modern day prachigh-grade paper in a separate bin. Patice of increasing volume by clear cutting per must be white or pastel, no bright or is destructive. We can reduce the need neon colors, although bright ink is just for volume by increasing our reusing fine.

And, because it does not go and recycling. through the sorting equipment, small In 2016, one third of our paper was pieces of paper are acceptable. made from trees, one third from wood Reference www.RecycleEstes.org to pulp, or the leftovers of harvesting the learn about local recycling.

Earth’s forests, and one third was made RRRcyc2se@gmail.com will contact me from recycled material. Any reduction, directly.

The next Community Recyreuse, or recycling of paper products cling meeting is 10 a.m. on Weds., Febsaves raw material, in other words – th at the EV Library in the Wasruary 6 trees. In 2017, paper made from recycled material rose to 37%. This 3.7% increase son Room. The League of Women represents an outstanding 11% growth in Voters present “Fake News and Freedom of the Press”at 10 a.m. on Weds., Februrecycled paper. ary 27th at the EV Library in the According to Earth 911, there are four

Trail Ridge Quilters Donate To Estes Park Health Foundation At a ceremony held on January 17, the Trail Ridge Quilters presented a check for $11,000 to the Estes Park Health Foundation. As an Interest Group sponsored by the Estes Park Newcomers Club, this tireless group of quilters create and sell items each year to raise funds in support of the hospital Foundation. The Trail Ridge Quilters and Estes Park Newcomers are pleased to help our friends and neighbors in the community this way.

This year’s donation will be utilized to purchase items requested by six departments to directly improve patient care at Estes Park Health: Home Care, Rehab Therapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Department, EMS/paramedics, and the Birth Center. In addition to the departmental requests, a portion of the funds are designated for the Emergency Capacity Campaign now underway at the Estes Park Health Foundation.

Pictured: Diane Scruton (Foundation), Stan Osborne (Foundation), Pam Standard (Quilters), Donna Pierce (Quilters), Kevin L. Mullins (Executive Director, EP Health Foundation), Donna Bryson (Quilters), Rod Unruh (Foundation), Jeanne Allen (Quilters), Joanie Jonell (Quilters) and Ken Zornes (Foundation).

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The “Season Of Art Education” Beginning At The Art Center

The Art Center of Estes Park has a great line-up of art classes and free presentations in 2019. This Saturday, the Art Center welcomes back Chuck Benson, art and architectural historian, architectural designer and principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, for another informative art presentation.

Chuck has been a featured presenter at the Art Center for 25 years. He will join us once again for the first in a series of three of this season’s series of free presentations at the Art Center. If you haven’t been to one of Chuck’s presentations, you don’t know how engaging and informative they are, so come join us at the Art Center of Estes Park, Saturday, January 26, at 7:00 p.m. Chuck will be presenting “A view through both the Mirror & the Looking Glass…Great Masters of Light & Space.” This presentation will focus upon such iconic masters as Jan Van Eyck, Hans Holbein, Johannes Vermeer, & Diego Velasquez

exploring their astonishing abilities to draw us into their masterworks with the use of mirrors, reflections, and manipulation of three-dimensional space!

Come explore the “Worlds Within Worlds” that some of the greatest artists of all time created. Join us for this free presentation.

Art classes in February will start off with a fiber marbling class taught by the talented fiber arts instructor, Rebecca Gilberto. Rebecca lives and creates her exciting fabric art (much of it wearable!) in Estes Park. Rebecca has been an Art Center member since November 2015.

Rebecca comes from a family of artists.

Her mother, Helen Byrd worked in mant different media. Rebecca’s first art lesson was with her mother casting “Davy Crockett.” With that lesson she learned that art takes time and that there are many steps to a process. Rebecca is wanting to share the process of marbling with you. Come join us for the adventure!

Feb. 6 (Weds.) 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Thank You For Dog Park Update Dear Editor, My husband and I would love to thank the wonderful man who donated money to fix the dog park in honor of his beloved wife. I use a walker because I have M.S. and the walk to the dog gate is hard and long for me. Getting down from the gate area requires true grit from me. If it weren't for my husband, we'd never get there in one piece. My service dog, Asian, just can't wait to get

there and get in his dog time.

Thanks to the Estes Valley Park and Recreation Dist. for seeing the need and providing additional funds. I know there will be other problems to attend to beside the walk and entrance. Thank you sir, for your wonderful gift that will start the ball rolling. (Pun intended).

Much appreciation, Don and Lin Smith

gallery in 2018. Also on display are the works of all the other artist members in media including fiber, watercolor, oil, mixed media, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, photography, jewelry, glass, pastel, pyrography, gourds, collage and scratchboard. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the Marbling Madness with visual arts.

Proceeds benefit the artist Rebecca Gilberto. Class fee: Non-memand contribute to the Art Center’s educaber $20, Art Center member $18 tion and community outreach. For a full Additional $45 materials fee to be paid listing of the 2019 classes, for more spedirectly to instructor the day of class, all cific information on classes, or to register materials for class are provided. for classes, please call the Art Center at Come and learn the art of marbling.

970-586-5882 or visit the gallery at The Learn how to use different rakes. Learn Art Center at 517 Big Thompson Avdesigns that can be applied to silk or pa- enue, in Middle Stanley Village, below per. Class participants will leave with a Safeway and above Subway. Winter silk scarf and papers. The class is open to gallery hours are, Open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. all ages!

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and MonBe sure to stop by the gallery to see the days. Gallery Closed Tuesdays, Wednescurrent “Meet the New Artists” show days and Thursdays. featuring the artists who joined the

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Robert (Bob) W. Citta Robert (Bob) W. Citta, 94, died January 16, 2019 in Green Valley, Arizona.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was an Estes Park resident for over 44 years before moving to Green Valley, AZ. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, 95th Division, 377 Regiments, and 3rd army under Patton. Receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, European Theater Operations with three combat starts including the Battle of the Bulge and received a Bronze Star.

Married to Wynelle for 60 years, he is proceeded in death by his wife. He is survived by three children Guylene Citta (Brian Brown) Robert W. Citta Jr. (Joy), Will Citta, and one grandson, Kyle Citta (Margaret).

He was a Sears Roebuck & Co. manager for 25 years and opened the Coast To Coast Hardware store as the 2nd store to open in Stanley Village.

Bob served as Chamber President in Estes Park for one year and belonged to the Masons, Shriners, Elks, and Knights of the Belt Buckle. Bob was a member of the Estes Park Big Jazz Band and Estes Park Concert Band.

Sherry Manspeaker Sherry Manspeaker of Estes Park died at her home December 23, 2018. She was 65 years old.

Sherry Hodges Arthur was born April 14, 1953 in Fayetteville, TN. Her parents were Thomas and Merle (Bailey) Hodges. Sherry was very musical and always interested in the Arts.

At the age of 15, she began teaching private piano lessons. She graduated from Ardmore, TN with honors, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and secondary in Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

She continued providing lessons and taught music at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, TN. She was named Huntsville, AL Teacher of the Year numerous times, and was inducted into the City’s Choral Director’s Hall of Fame. She won many awards in her 30 years of teaching music in Public Schools. Sherry was an Evangelical Christian. On November 24, 2008, she

married Charles Benton Manspeaker. The couple moved to Estes Park, CO where she continued her calling, volunteering in the Choral Department at Estes Park High School.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Charlie, daughter Buffi Young and her husband Mark, stepdaughters Samantha and Rachel Manspeaker, sister Charlyn Barnett and grandchildren Sophie, Silas, Sadie and Shepard. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Toby Ray Arthur who died in 1992.

Sherry’s shining personality and life’s achievement were celebrated in a service on December 28, 2018 in Huntsville, AL. Donations may be made to the Huntsville Dream Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517.

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

Josephine J. Kinney Josephine J. Kinney passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2019 with her family by her side.

She was 98 years old and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Niezgoda her husband Colonel George R. Kinney, and recently her brother and sister in laws Gene & Anita Niezgoda.

Born in Chicago, IL Josephine moved to Clearwater, Florida where she owned a beach side motel and florist shop. After marrying George they enjoyed their family, music, entertaining and performing arts. Josephine’s home was always welcoming and filled with stories and laughter. They were generous in their community.

They moved to Estes Park 23 years ago in 1996 to be with her daughter Mary Dorris and son in law Bob. She gave generously in Estes Park to the

Salvation Army, Estes Park Fire Department, Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, Christian Church of Estes Park, VIA Mobility, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Rocky Mountain MS Society, Salud Family Health, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Estes Park Senior Center, Pet Association of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Nature Association, Quota Club Of Estes Park and Estes Park Medical Center.

Her love will be missed forever as such a wonderful Mom and supporter, leaving us with great memories.

Josephine requested a private family funeral.

In lieu of flowers consider making memorial contributions in Josephine’s name to Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church or the Pet Association of Estes Park.

Ross Lang Estes Park resident Ross Lang, husband, father, teacher and friend, died January 3, 2019 in Estes Park, CO. He was 87 years old.

Ross was born in Neenah, Wisconsin and raised in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school in Appleton, he went on to achieve his Master’s Degree in teaching from Miami University in Oxford, OH. He was an art teacher in the Dayton, OH school system. Ross was in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He resided in Huber Heights, OH from 1960-1990 when he moved to Estes Park, Colorado; where he lived until his death.

Ross and his beautiful wife Rebecca

were married in Dayton, OH in 1961. Together they had one daughter, Sherri.

Ross was enthusiastic about jazz music and the arts. He loved drawing and painting and was an accomplished artist. Ross loved his cats. He also enjoyed weight-lifting.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents John C. Lang and Martha Ross. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Lang, his daughter Sherri K. Lang and her husband Jeffery Smith, his sister Wanda Young and her husband James Young.

Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

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