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US 34 And US 36 Resurfacing Project Begins Feb. 19

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The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin improvements along US 34 and US 36 in Estes Park on Feb. 19. The project will resurface four miles of roadway and provide other safety improvements for the busy tourist town.

The anticipated completion date of the project is fall 2024.

During the first phase of the project, a retaining wall will be constructed to protect the roadway from erosion due to the river on US 36/Moraine Avenue, just east of Riverrock Circle. There will be a 24/7 single alternating traffic pattern with temporary traffic signals to guide motorists through the construction zone. The single lane closure is expected to be in place until early May. Two-way traffic will be restored during the next phase of the project.

Benefits of constructing the retaining wall include: Enhanced road stability: The retaining wall will significantly reduce erosion along US 36, ensuring the roadway remains stable, maintaining structural integrity during periods of high-water flows.

Safety improvements: By reinforcing the road, the project will create a safer travel experience for motorists by minimizing the risk of road collapse or unexpected road surface irregularities.

Long-term cost savings: Investing in a retaining wall now will mitigate the need for frequent, costly road repairs in the future, due to ongoing erosion issues.

Environmental protection: By reducing the impact on the surrounding land and habitat, it helps preserve the natural beauty of the Big Thompson River area.

Resilience against extreme weather: The structure will provide added protection against erosion from the river and the effects of extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall or snowmelt, ensuring the road remains passable and safe during such conditions.

Minimized traffic disruptions: By addressing the root cause of the road damage, the retaining wall will reduce the likelihood of future road closures for repair work, leading to fewer traffic disruptions and delays.

The second phase of the project will begin mid-spring when the retaining wall work is completed and is expected to be completed by fall 2024. This includes paving US 34/Big Thompson Avenue from the intersection with US 36/North St Vrain Avenue to Mall Road.

Additional work includes Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, that in-

clude curb ramp installation, at the intersection of US 36 and Mary’s Lake Road and on East Elkhorn Avenue, from Big Horn Drive to Virginia Drive.

Curb ramps are a small but important part of making sidewalks, street crossings and the other pedestrian routes that make up the public right-of-way accessible to everyone.

During this phase, motorists can expect traffic shifts, single alternating lane closures, and sidewalk detours at various project stages. Work for this phase will include both daytime and nighttime work depending on the location crews are working in. For daytime work the hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and nighttime work will be 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.

In order to maintain safe infrastructure, asphalt roads need to have their top layers milled and resurfaced every 10-15 years. This extends the life of the road and creates a safer surface for motorists traveling this corridor. As an additional safety improvement, the damaged and aging guardrail in some locations will be replaced.

A video presentation about the project is available on the project website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us34us3 6resurfacing. Anyone with questions or comments, can call the project hotline or send an email to the team. Additionally, project team members will be at the Estes Park Town Hall from 4:30 to 5:30

p.m. on Feb. 7 to answer any questions.

"Improvements in this area are critical for communities and recreation businesses along this corridor,” said CDOT Northeast Regional Transportation Director Heather Paddock. “We are working closely with the town to coordinate efforts with their projects and limit the impact to residents and tourists.”

Feb - May, Phase 1 Travel Impacts Work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Single-lane, alternating travel through the work zone with temporary traffic signals in some locations, and flaggers in place in some locations.

Mid-spring - early fall 2024, Phase 2 Travel Impacts Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nighttime work hours range from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Thursday The work schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

Project Contact Information For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

Project website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/us34us3 6resurfacing Project information hotline: 970-6734322 Project email: us34andus36resurfacing@getinfonow.us

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Voters To Elect A Mayor And Four Trustees In April 2 Municipal Election

Election will also include questions on a of March 11. Voters who will not be home sales tax renewal and a citizen initiative to receive a ballot may receive a ballot at a location other than the registered address The Town of Estes Park will hold a Municipal Election Tuesday, April 2, 2024 as a by updating their voter registration at govmail ballot-only election for the mayor and otecolorado.com or by completing an apfour trustee seats on the Board of Trustees. plication for an absent voter mail ballot, available at estes.org/elections. By law, balVoters will determine who will occupy lots cannot be forwarded with other forseats currently held by Mayor Wendy Koenig, Trustees Frank Lancaster, Barbara warded mail. For assistance, contact the MacAlpine, Patrick Martchink and Cindy Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777.

Younglund. Voters will also consider Important dates: whether or not the 1% sales tax approved March 11 – March 15: – Ballots mailed to by voters in 2014 should be renewed for all active registered voters. another 10 years, and a ballot question to March 11: Last day for eligible electors to consider a citizen initiative for developestablish residency in the State of Colment applications. A sample ballot is avail- orado. Register to vote at able at estes.org/elections. Biographies and govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office official statements from the candidates are or Town Clerk office up to the day of the posted at estes.org/candidates. election.

The League of Women Voters will hold March 29: Last day to request an absentee two voter forums, including one on March mail ballot to be mailed.

6 at 6 p.m. for the trustee candidates and April 2: Election Day – Town Hall polls another on March 11 at 6 p.m. for the open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballots must be remayor candidates. The forums will be held ceived by 7 p.m. to be counted. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall at April 23: Swearing-in of newly elected 170 MacGregor Ave. Both forums will be Mayor and Trustees at the Town Board recorded and available live and on-demand Meeting. via estes.org/videos.

For more information on the Municipal Mail ballots will be mailed to all active Election, please visit estes.org/elections or voters who live within town limits the week contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-

Police Department Update - Internal Affairs Investigation Resolved (Deputy Chief) During a period of transition in the Police Department, the Town remains committed to transparency. This includes regular updates on four recent and ongoing internal affairs investigations. The Town has received the results of the Internal Affairs investigation related to Deputy Police Chief Jim Hughes, who has been on Administrative Leave since Dec. 1, 2023. The City of Brighton conducted the internal affairs investigation. Brighton determined that the allegations were unsupported by its investigation. The Deputy Chief returned to work Feb. 2, 2024.

The investigation focused on three po-

tential violations of Town and Police Department policies, and did not involve members of the public. The three allegations pertained to Codes of Conduct including attention to duties, job performance, and truthfulness.

Internal affairs investigations are not uncommon in police departments. These investigations are initiated when there are questions about staff conduct and/or adherence to Town and Police Department policy. The Town has one employee remaining on Administrative Leave pending results of the corresponding investigation.

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 28th, 2024, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District

(EVFPD) responded to 14 calls for service. This included: • Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 1 • Alarm Activation: 4 • Assist: 2 • Odor Investigation: 1 • Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 6

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Frank Theis Vying For Town Trustee Position Having lived in Estes Park for 25 years, a member of the Trails Committee, the I’ve gotten to know all types of people – Town’s Transportation Committee, presworkers, business owners, professionals, ident of the Fire District Board, a memand retirees. All tober of the Estes gether, we make up a Valley Planning great community that Commission, the shares a love of the County Planning natural world and the Advisory beautiful mountain Committee, and on valley we live in. I the Comprehensive would be proud to Plan committees. represent you as a If elected to the member of the Estes Town Board, my Park Board of main areas of interTrustees. est will be: My background is in Workforce Housing planning and architec– Over the years in ture, as well as develEstes, I have emopment and ployed a lot of good, Frank Theis construction. In the hard-working peo1980s, I had an architecture & planning ple, who, even though they loved it here, firm in Kansas City. In the 1990s, I tran- were forced to leave because they couldsitioned into construction and developn’t find housing. We’ve made a lot of ment. First designing and overseeing the progress on this issue, but there is still a construction of the largest winery in lot to do.

Oregon (King Estate in Lorraine, The Development Code – It is going to Oregon), then developing two residenbe updated over the next couple of tial subdivisions in Oregon and Kansas years, and it desperately needs to be.

City.

This is the guiding document for all new In 1999 I moved to Estes Park when I development and many public works bought Mary’s Lake Lodge. After design- projects, and it hasn’t been properly uping and overseeing the historic renovadated in over twenty-five years. tion, I was the managing partner of the The Town & County InterLodge for three years, getting experience Governmental Agreement – This is the with running a hotel, restaurant, special essential working agreement between events, and short-term rentals. I sold my the two governments in the Estes Valley, interest in Lodge in 2005. Since then, I and we haven’t had one for over three have designed and built over 100 resiyears. It not only facilitates greater codential units in Estes Park, as well as operation between the County and providing planning services for many Town for better governance, but also inothers. cludes the annexation policies for the Over the years I have been involved in Town and County. This process is supthe community in many ways, including posed to begin in the coming year. as a founding member of the Estes Other than my on-going work as a Valley Watershed Coalition, president of general contractor, my main interests the Estes Valley Contractors Association, include playing music, art & design, family, and my dog.

Extension Of Temporary Trail Closure At The Thumb Trailhead The Town of Estes Park is extending the temporary closure of the trailhead access and parking at the Thumb Open Space until Feb. 22, 2024. The extension of the planned closure is required due to continued construction activity and delays associated with weather and construction conditions. The area will be

blocked off and not accessible during the closure period. There will be no parking or public access from the trailhead.

For more information and updates, please contact Jacqui Wesley, Project Manager at 970-577-3611 or jwesley@estes.org or Jason Lang at 970577-3622 or jlang@estes.org.

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Cindy Younglund Seeking Re-Election To 2nd Term For Town Trustee I would like to take a moment and tell ployer but as a Trustee. you a little bit more about myself. I am On the other side of this is our senior an Estes Park native. However, I was community. The challenges that face born in Boulder as them are very simithere was no hospital lar to those that the up here. “way back young families face then.” I have seen this but instead of childlittle town grow, care, their concern is change, evolve, not selfcare. With the only for the good, but changes to our area’s also for the “not so healthcare providers good.” The last four and facilities, there years on the town are growing conboard, I feel that I cerns for our aging have contributed a citizens. In my past unique insight and exprofession as a perience to what is nurse, I specialized necessary to live, in caring for the thrive, and survive in aging population.

Cindy Younglund a resort/tourist town. I This experience and took a brief 16-year hiatus in Nebraska passion are valuable when helping naviwhen I was younger and worked in the gate and advocate for our retirement family farming industry… as well as community. My understanding, expertbeing a pioneer in the natural pork/meat ise and empathy in this area are all valuindustry. My heart has always been with able qualities that I bring to my seat as a Estes Park.

Trustee.

After coming back in the early 90s, I We live in such a beautiful area, and again became involved with our family the world is getting smaller and smaller business, resort lodging. I have also due to technology. Estes Park is no raised our incredible blended family in longer a “well kept secret.” That in itself our unique mountain town. I have “first- presents many unique issues. Although hand” experience with most of the chal- we have made good progress, we need lenges that face young families trying to to continue moving forward in a menot only survive but thrive while trying thodical and efficient way as our comto raise a family in our mountain community continues to face many munity. challenges with environmental sustainIn the 30 years of being a business ability. I wholeheartedly support the owner and operator of our family resort, many groups, organizations and indiI have significant experience working viduals that continue to strive for a betwith both the seasonal and permanent ter Estes Park. workforce. As an employer, I have inI would be honored to continue to credible insight as to the many issues represent you and our community if that face them daily whether it concerns given the opportunity, my goals for the safe and affordable housing, fair treatnext four years are to find a healthy balment, living wage and childcare chalance of business, family and assuring a lenges. I am not only a huge advocate of wholesome community environment for their rights, but I have dedicated time to ALL of us to grow and thrive in. helping find solutions not only as an em- Cindy Younglund Cindy.Y.Election24@gmail.com

I Voted Sticker Design Contest Open To Larimer County High Schoolers The Larimer County Elections Department invites high schoolers at public, private, and home schools to participate in an I Voted Sticker Design Contest.

Larimer County students in grades 9 – 12 can submit designs for use in the 2024 General Election. The winner’s artwork will be on the I Voted stickers distributed to every voter who receives a ballot in Larimer County.

The contest is now open, and entries are due by 5 p.m. March 22. After the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Department conducts an internal review process to narrow down entries to the top ten finalists, the Larimer County

community will have an opportunity to vote on the winner.

Voters can access their ballots through the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder’s social media and at larimer.gov/ivotedsticker. Polls will be open from April 8 through April 12.

The winner will be announced on social media and the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder website by April 19.

For more details, visit larimer.gov/ivotedsticker and follow the Clerk and Recorder on Facebook (facebook.com/LarimerCountyClerkAndRecorder) and X (@Larimer_Clerk).

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A park visitor is cross-country skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Photo courtesy RMNP

Rocky Mountain National Park Is Offering Ranger-Led Ski Tours On The West Side Of The Park This February For many, winter is their favorite time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less crowded. With a blanket of snow on the ground, visitors can enjoy the natural quiet. Cross-country skiing is a fun and challenging wintertime activity that offers new ways to explore the majestic scenery of Rocky.

For those interested in exploring the park with a park ranger, this February RMNP is offering ranger-led ski tours on the west side of the park.

Ranger-led ski tours will be offered on the west side of RMNP (near Grand Lake), on the following Fridays at 1 p.m.: February 9, February 16, and February 23.

Participants will enjoy skiing across snow-covered meadows and in mixed conifer forest areas within the Kawuneeche Valley and will learn about this incredible environment. These programs will be 1-2 hours in duration and will take place on non-groomed, off-trail routes.

Rocky’s ranger-led ski tours are considered moderately strenuous. Participants should have a baseline fitness level that allows them to ski approximately one mile over hilly terrain at high elevations.

These programs take place at 9,000 feet in elevation. This program is not suitable for young children. Participants must be 16 years or older.

Some cross-country ski experience is required. This program is not designed to be a ski lesson. All participants will need to bring their own gear to participate, including Nordic skis, poles, boot, appropriate clothing, etc. Equipment can be rented nearby at locations in Grand County. All participants should have some knowledge of Nordic ski techniques and know how to snap into and

out of their ski bindings.

Reservations are required for all participants and space is limited to a maximum of 12 people per program. To make a reservation, call 970-586-1513.

Reservations can be made beginning on the Wednesday before a scheduled program. All reservations are taken in the order they are received. Reservations for ranger-led ski tours are free (a park entrance fee or valid park entrance pass is required to enter RMNP).

Winter Safety Tips Your safety is your responsibility; know your limits and make sure that everyone in your group is prepared for the anticipated weather and conditions.

Travel across and under steep slopes is not advised unless all members of your party have the education, safety equipment, and experience to make informed decisions about traveling in avalanche terrain. For the latest avalanche conditions, visit http://avalanche.state.co.us.

Advanced trip planning in winter is critical. Parking lots at popular destinations like Bear Lake, Glacier Gorge, and Hidden Valley often fill on the weekends. Trail navigation in winter can present difficult challenges. Trails in the park are not marked for winter use.

Route-finding skills are necessary. Signs and trails can be buried beneath snow and difficult to follow. Never follow other people’s tracks, as they can easily lead you off-course. Cell phones, GPS devices, and other electronic devices are not reliable in cold conditions, as batteries can freeze.

For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/romo.

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Town Offers Property Tax Credit For 2024 Within Town Limits The Estes Park Town Board recently approved a temporary mill levy credit to reduce the average property tax bill that residents within Town limits will receive for Town of Estes Park property taxes.

Property owners will see a temporary (one-year) mill levy credit of 0.444 mills for the Town of Estes Park on their Larimer County tax statements, reducing the Town’s levy from 1.822 mills to 1.378 mills, a reduction of 24% to a property taxpayer’s tax bill for the Town of Estes Park. This temporary mill levy credit only applies to the Town of Estes Park and does not impact amounts levied by other taxing entities.

The Town Board voted to provide this 2024 property tax credit at its Jan. 9, 2024 meeting. The credit will be modest for more property owners since the Town’s mill levy is already among the lowest of the local taxing districts.

Nonetheless, the board chose to exercise its right to provide property tax relief in light of significant increases in property valuations.

Larimer County explains property taxation, “The amount of annual taxes for a property is the result of the assessment process and the total mill levies for the taxing authorities that provide public services. The County Assessor establishes the value of all property for tax purposes. The taxing authorities use the assessed value to determine their mill levies. A mill is 1/10th of a penny or $1.00 revenue for each $1,000 of assessed valuation.”

Larimer County is currently mailing property tax statements. Residents can also access their tax statements on the Larimer County website at www.larimer.gov/treasurer/taxinfo.

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League Of Women Voters To Host Candidate Forums For Town Mayor And Town Trustees The forum for trustee candidates will be held on Wednesday, March 6th, 6:008:00 pm in the Board Room of the Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue.

All candidates for Trustee positions, Bill Brown, Bruce Darby, Nathan Harger, Mark Igel, Frank Lancaster, Frank Theis, and Cindy Younglund, will participate.

The forum for mayoral candidates will be held on Monday, March 11th, 6:007:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue.

Both candidates for Mayor, Gary Hall and Barbara MacAlpine, will participate.

The League of Women Voters of Estes Park is sponsoring these forums to inform Town of Estes Park voters. Your votes will determine who will occupy seats currently held by Mayor Wendy Koenig (not seeking re-election), and Trustee Frank Lancaster (partial term), Trustee Barbara MacAlpine (running for Mayor), Trustee Cindy Younglund (ending first term), and Trustee Patrick Martchink (term-limited).

The League invites constituents to submit questions ahead of the forums to voterservice@LWV-estespark.org. The deadline to submit questions is Wednesday February 21st at 5:00 p.m. The League will choose questions based on their relevance to the roles of Mayor and/or Trustee, may reword questions and will ask as many questions as time allows.

The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees is non-partisan. It consists of seven elected members - the mayor and six trustees. All are elected for four-year terms. The next regular Municipal Election is on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, as a mail ballot-only election. Ballots will be mailed to all active voters who live within Town limits the week of March 11, 2024. To obtain an absentee ballot application go to www.estes.org/elections. In-person voting, and voter registration will be available beginning March 11th through election day at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). On Election Day, the office will be open from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.

Both forums will be live streamed through the town’s streaming channel and will be recorded for later viewing.

A link to watch the forums will be advertised closer to March 6th.

No campaign materials are allowed in the Town Hall Trustee Board Room, but may be placed outside of the Board Room, in the foyer.

If you have additional questions, please contact Robin Converse, Director of Voter Service at voterservice@lwv-estespark.org.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.

Happy Valentine’s Birthday Diane!

Please help us celebrate and wish our local Valentines birthday sweetheart Diane Rambeau (Rambo) a happy birthday! Her special day is February 14.

She would love any cards/notes you can send with a memory or funny story of how you know her.

Thanks for loving our very special mom! Mail cards to Diane Rambeau, 508 Grand Estates Drive, Unit G, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Meet & Greet With Larimer County Clerk & Recorder Tina Harris If you want to learn about Election Integrity in Larimer County come to a Meet & Greet for Tina Harris, Larimer County Clerk & Recorder on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10 a.m. at The Egg of Estes, 393 E. Elkhorn Ave.

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Seriously, how long do we have to suffer through the explanation that the technology company X used to be called Twitter? The rebranding happened last July. For seven months it’s been drilled into us that Elon Musk’s Twitter isn’t called Twitter anymore, even though the messages that flit back and forth over its cyber branches are still called tweets.

And in reality, the company is still called Twitter by everyone but Elon Musk—oh, and the media who call it “X, Formerly Known as Twitter.” We got it. We got it.

From here on out, just call it X. What I call it is a waste of time. I only used Twitter for a very short time when I worked in the marketing department at YMCA of the Rockies about 15 years ago. We on the marketing team were familiar with the growing social media site and were trying to figure out how to use it as a publicity tool. At the time I predicted the site would fade away, which it hasn’t, but I still predict it will. Remember MySpace? Digital?

Netscape? Blockbuster? Even Montgomery Ward, Borders, and going way back—Woolworth? Gone. Mark them with a big red X. Now, Fels-Naptha—that’s a different story. Fels-Naptha is a laundry bar soap which has been around for 130 years. I’d never heard of it until two weeks ago when my sister in California told me about it.

Alice and I grew up in a household that used Grandma’s lye soap to remove stains. By rubbing a chunk of that lye soap, made from scratch by our grandmother, over wet fabric, we could get out any and every stain imaginable.

We had small blocks of the pungent creamish soap long after Grandma had gone to that laundry-free place in the sky of clean white clouds, God rest her soul.

Predictably, the more we used her lye soap, the smaller those precious chunks got until they were mere nubs that would slip out of our hands while we tried to eek out one more stain removal.

Those coveted little chips of soap would

wash down the drain before we could slap our hand over the hole to stop them. Eventually, all of Grandma’s lye soap was gone.

We missed that wonderfully effective lye soap for many years. So much so that Alice, with a stain she simply could not tolerate, sent her husband to the store to find a substitute for homemade lye soap.

He came back with a nondescript, bottom-shelf-worthy bar of Fels-Laptha, for which he paid a whopping $1.78. Alice reported that the stain she was worried about came out just as easily with this odd-sounding Fels-Laptha as it did with Grandma’s lye soap.

Since 1894, Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover has been doing the trick at utility sinks across America.

Naphtha, an ingredient in the soap, not only cleans laundry but it was also effective in the treatment of poison ivy, poison oak and other oil-based organic skin irritants. Over the years the formula for the soap has been revised (naphtha is actually a skin and eye irritant so it has been removed) but has been replaced with an equally effective and safer ingredient for both stains and the itchies. It’s safe for septics and its fumes are not harmful.

Who knew?

Along with Wonder Bread, Band-Aids, Kleenex tissues, Coca Cola, and Russell Stover chocolates, Fels-Naptha laundry soap has made a name for itself in American history since 1894. That’s 130 years ago. If X lasts as long, the social media company will still be here in 2153. Of course none of us will be around to find out. We will be in that laundry-free place in the sky of white fluffy clouds with all of our stains permanently removed.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2024 Sarah Donohoe

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Efforts To Enhance Resilience Of Estes Park Transmission Lines To Begin Feb. 27 Air flow spoilers will be installed via helicopter to reduce line galloping The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) will begin the first portion of a three-phase project on Tuesday, Feb. 27, to help mitigate future transmission power outages in Estes Park and the surrounding area. The project responds to the transmission power outage on Oct. 29, 2023, when inclement weather caused the new WAPA transmission lines to gallop.

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Los esfuerzos para mejorar la resistencia de las líneas de transmisión de Estes Park comen-

zarán el 27 de febrero Se instalarán spoilers de flujo de aire mediante un helicóptero para reducir el "galopeo" de las líneas La Administración de Áreas Occidentales de Energía (WAPA, por sus siglas en inglés) comenzará la primera parte de un proyecto de tres fases el martes 27 de febrero para ayudar a mitigar futuros apagones de energía en Estes Park y sus alrededores. El proyecto es una respuesta ante el apagón de la transmisión el 29 de octubre del 2023, cuando las malas condiciones climáticas hicieron que las nuevas líneas de transmisión de WAPA galoparan.

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"Behind The Scenes" With Doug Frisbie, President Of Estes Park Salud Foundation

Join us for our next Zoom Coffee this “Estes Park Salud Foundation Today” Saturday, February 10 from 10 - 11 a.m.

Join us for our next Zoom Coffee on We will go "Behind the Scenes" with Saturday, February 10 from 10 - 11 a.m.

Doug Frisbie, President We will go "Behind the of Estes Park Salud Scenes" with Doug FrisFoundation. Doug will bie, President of Estes outline the 32 year hisPark Salud Foundation. tory of the Salud Family Doug will outline the 32 Health Center here in year history of the Salud Estes Park and how it is Family Health Center providing medical, denhere in Estes Park and tal and behavioral health how it is providing services to our commumedical, dental and benity today. All are welhavioral health services come to this free comto our community tomunity program. day. All are welcome to Register for your Zoom this free community Doug Frisbie invitation at www.lwvprogram. Register at estespark.org. www.lwv-estespark.org for your Zoom invitation.

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Updates From RMNP At Next Learn With The League February 21 Learn with the League Carter National Historic Site, and Special Assistant to the Alaska Regional DiWednesday, February 21 at 10 a.m. rector (Washington D.C. Desk Officer).

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Democrats In Larimer County To Caucus On March 9

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Democrats in Larimer County will Caucus on Saturday, March 9, at 10:00 a.m. This includes all Estes Valley Precincts!

The entire Larimer County Democratic Caucus will be held virtually -- by Zoom -- so that all County Democrats can attend on March 9 from the comfort of their homes. We hope this will be more inclusive for working families, younger voters, and those whose health might prevent attendance in person.

Only registered Democrats may participate in the Democratic Caucus, with such party registration required at least 22 days before Caucus, which is February 16. So if you are a registered Democrat in Larimer County, this Caucus is for you.

Caucus is where this all starts! Caucus participants elect Delegates to the Larimer County Assembly & Convention (held March 16), also via Zoom.

Delegates to the County Assembly help determine the Democratic candidates to appear on Colorado’s June 2024 primary ballots. Caucus participants also elect Democratic Precinct Organizers who coordinate 2024 voter information in their respective Precincts.

Because this Caucus is via Zoom, participants will need to register online to attend before March 9. Caucus registration opens online on Tuesday, February 20, with the link to register provided on the LarimerDems.org website.

When you register you will also be able to indicate your interest in being a Precinct Organizer (“PO”), and/or a Delegate to the County Assembly. You

may also be able to propose resolutions and platform items for adoption by the Democratic Party. You may also sign up as an Election Judge.

Becoming a PO enables you to be directly involved with voters in your home Precinct. Attending Caucuse and being elected as a Delegate to County Assembly enables you to further run for election as a Delegate to Colorado’s Democratic State Assembly, and from there to run for the Democratic National Assembly & Convention.

Delegates elected at the County Assembly move on to the Colorado Democratic Assembly to determine state-wide candidates and issues.

Please see the LarimerDems.org website for upcoming sessions to introduce you to the March 9 Caucus process and to contact the Larimer Dems office with any questions. See the website at www.larimerdems.org/contact or call 970-689-6391.

In order to be prepared for Caucus registration, check your voter registration at the Colorado Secretary of State’s website, www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

Choose “Find My Registration” and enter your identifying information. Your full Precinct 10-digit number is found under the tab “County and District Information.” The last three digits indicate the part of the Precinct number most commonly used. This is helpful information to have.

We hope to see you at the Larimer County Democratic Caucus on March 9!

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I am still having a lot of pain with this plantar fasciitis and am wearing a boot, going to therapy, doctors and doing exercises at home. I basically am trying to stay home and off my feet except when necessary. I have had three different specialists tell me three different ways to treat it to get well. The Estes Park podiatrist gave me a shot and three pages of exercises. He has vacated the premises so now I am only following two people’s advice. The M.D. (foot specialist) tells me to just wear the boot and I will get better in a few weeks. The Doctor of Physical Therapy tells me that I also must do exercises. And wearing the boot is making my other foot hurt. So, I am doing gentle stretches, massages, and I wear the boot!

Being at home I have had time to play on the computer more than normal. I came across a recipe that I used to make in the 60s. I really liked to use it as an easy appetizer way back then. I was delighted when I saw it. Old recipes sometimes are like a lost jewel and now I am happy to share it with y’all. The article was from an old Southern Living, but I had gotten the original from a friend and fellow bridge player.

Warm Cheese Bites

375 degree oven 4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar (about 1 cup) ¼ softened butter ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 ½ tsp. cornstarch ½ -1 tsp. hot sauce (your preference) 1 tsp. Worcestershire ¼ tsp. salt (½ tsp. if using unsalted butter) ¼ tsp. dry mustard 3 large egg whites, room temperature.

1/8 tsp. cream of tartar 5 thick-cut slices of firm white bread.

Stir together the first nine ingredients in large bowl until creamy and combined. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high until stiff peaks appear (1 ½- 2 mins.). Carefully fold egg white mix into cheese mix.

(About 4 folds.) All should still be light and fluffy. Refrigerate uncovered until ready to use.

Remove crust from bread. Cut each slice in half and then each half into 3 pieces. Spread or dip bread cubes with mix covering top and sides. Arrange on a sprayed baking sheet. Chill until firm.

Bake chilled bread pieces at 375 for 1012 minutes, until golden brown and slightly puffed. Serve them warm but they are still tasty at room temperature.

Or freeze up to three months, do not thaw before baking) frozen may take a minute or so longer. I like that you can make them on one of those snowy days and they keep so well frozen. Be sure to freeze on a sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag.

Sunshine and I are growing old together. As a pup, she loved the snow.

The other day I tried to let her out and she gave me “the look”…No way am I going out in that! How could I argue, I was not going out either.

Joke: What did the left eye say to the right eye? Something between us smells.

My phone (Google) tells me a joke every morning. I do not know why but it does.

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

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Estes Valley Land Trust Announces 2024 Member Events The Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT) announces their 2024 event schedule, headlined by a site tour to a bison herd in northern Larimer County and breakfast events featuring speakers from History Colorado, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the National Park Service.

For the past 35 years, EVLT has provided unique and meaningful educational opportunities through its events. This year is no different. In addition to popular annual events like the summer breakfast series and member hikes, the Land Trust will host several new events in 2024 including the Student Environmental Film Festival and Rocky Mountain Plant Symposium.

“Our members are passionate about conservation, so we strive to provide unique educational opportunities that put them in contact with experts throughout Col-

orado’s conservation community,” said Community Engagement Coordinator Alicia Rochambeau. “I’m thrilled to announce our list of 2024 events and look forward to seeing our members there.”

Most of these events are for EVLT members only and signing up to become a member is easy at www.evlandtrust.org/donate. New members receive two free vouchers to summer breakfast events (a $40 value) and an invitation to an exclusive hike for new members in August. Registration instructions will be announced prior to each event.

About the Estes Valley Land Trust Founded in 1987 by Estes Park residents, the Estes Valley Land Trust is a nationally recognized land conservation organization that has preserved more than 10,000 acres of land, including some of the most iconic landscapes in the Estes Valley.

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Estes Park Quota Announces Student Grant Recipients

Pictured here: Quota member Peggy Lynch with Quota Club Student Grant recipients Jonna Book and Jennifer Taylor.

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A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawals. At maturity, the 7-month CD will convert to Premier Members' 6-month regular, fixed-rate CD, the 17-month CD will convert to Premier Members' 12-month regular, fixed-rate CD, and the 27-month CD will convert to Premier Members' 24-month regular, fixed-rate CD and will earn the prevailing interest rate in effect at time of renewal. This special rate offer is not available for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Rates apply to personal and business accounts only. Membership eligibility required.

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Estes Park Quota Student Grant Committee members recently got together to congratulate two of their 2024 Grant Recipients, Jonna Book and Jennifer Taylor. Congratulations Jonna and Jennifer!

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Sanborn Research Centre Program Book Release Party February 10

An South West Post Card Company image of the Los Alamos post office, taken shortly after construction in 1947.

Courtesy photo

The Sanborn Research Centre, the largest holder of black-and-white postcard negatives in the state of Colorado, has published a new guide to real-photo postcards, and will host a book release party on Saturday, February 10 at 200 Moraine Avenue.

The 72-page booklet, an introduction to South West Post Card Co. (SWPCC) postcards, the Albuquerque firm in operation from the 1930s through the 1960s, includes a checklist for 650 postcards from their P-series, which so closely resembled Sanborn postcards in their subject matter, lettering, and layout many people still confuse SWPCC with the Sanborn Souvenir Company.

The two companies operated independently, but research has turned up tantalizing connections between the two.

These booklets are in the camera ready stage, ready to submit for publication, so anyone who attends can examine or take home a copy for free, provided they agree to serve as proofreaders, and report any spelling errors or punctuation errors they find.

Free cake and champagne will be served. There is no formal program, just come and enjoy and interact with the authors responsible for researching and assembling this groundbreaking work.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and you can order from the menu if you need additional sustenance.

One True Thing By: Dave Gregory

The only thing that matters When push comes to shove is to spend your life with someone you love.

Many roads to travel and some will be hard, Find someone special Better play that card.

There’ll be ups and downs An occasional dark night But when you’re partners There will always be light.

And what comes to pass Either husband or wife, I hope you get lucky To the world you bring life.

No matter what you do Or what’s in your past I hope you find love And forever it will last.

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What Birds Do In Winter At Next CARRI Presentation others move thousands of miles to find a more hospitable location to winter.

Birds such as Black-billed Magpies, Northern Cardinals, and Great Horned Owls will remain in the same area yearround, as those species are hardier than those that migrate. Those species that spend the winters in the northern climates often have adapted to do so. For example, birds like Common Redpolls can increase the number of feathers they have in the winter and decrease the number in the sumBrown-capped Rosy-finches are one of mer. Other species can increase or dethe species we will be discussing during crease their body temperature to survive the presentations. Photo by Scott Rashid the cold winter months.

Come join members of CARRI for Species like Canada Jays, Northern their fifth presentation in our Winter Pygmy-Owls and Common Ravens Speaker Series. On Wednesday, February store any excess food they find. They 14th members of CARRI will present a can store it by burying it or placing it in program where we will explain how a cavity for later use. During the presenbirds survive the winter. This program is tation, you will learn the unique way called “What Birds Do In Winter.” The Canada Jays store excess food in the presentation will be held at the Estes winter to consume later, if they have Park Community Center at 6:30 p.m. trouble finding food. Don’t miss the Ever wonder how wild birds survive the chance to learn all these fascinating cold winter months? Here is your chance facts about our feathered friends. to find out. During this presentation, we Come join us on February 14th at 6:30 will discuss the various ways birds make p.m. at the Community Center and it through the winter. Some birds make learn about what birds do in winter. short movements for the winter, where Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

The Art Center Of Estes Park Celebrates Our Community Artists

The opening reception for the Mentor/Student exhibit will be on February 10, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Art Center of Estes Park. Come and encourage our young mentees from the Estes Park Elementary school. Olivia Khachaturian, Shane Leahy, Camille Mabry, Abby Miller, and Teagan Miller were mentored by Estes Park artists Cynthia Reedy and Sally Richmond teaching watercolor and collage and Emma Dewey and Zoey Rupp mentored by Pauline Bustamante and Anne Sneary teaching weaving and basket making.

The mentee’s artwork will be on display February 10-March 11. Students that participated in classes in 2023 also have

the opportunity to display their artwork in this show. Lucy Leija, the 2023 scholarship winner will have a few pieces on display as well.

On February 10th we will also be celebrating the “Magic of Mask” show. This is the second year of the community mask challenge at the Art Center.

The Center invited community members ages 5 to 105 to create masks that fits on an 8” x 10” canvas. The mask could 2D or 3D, and made of any combination of materials. The Makers Space at the library provide three sessions for mask makers and the High school and Elementary school art teachers helped students that wanted to participate, create their masks. Many of last year’s mask makers will be joining us again. Reception is from 2-4 p.m. You can vote for your favorite mask starting on Friday, February 9th until 3:15 p.m. on February 10th. The awards ceremony will start at 3:30. Awards will be given in three categories - People’s Choice, Adult and Young Adults, and Children. Don’t miss the fun!

Mask Show is partially funded by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. The grant was recommended by the Estes Valley Community Fund Committee.

Laurel Williamson 12th Grade Congratulations to Laurel Williamson, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for Friday, February 9, 2024.

Laurel is the daughter of Nathan and Jackie Williamson.

At EPHS, Laurel is on the high school swim team and she swims for a club team during the off season. She made state cuts in the 200 and 100 freestyle and achieved a varsity letter every year that she swam in high school and lettered in academics all four years. Her favorite class is AP Biology. She has participated in an internship with the Estes Valley Land Trust, volunteered at the Cliffhanger bookstore and worked part-time in various positions during high school. Laurel will be graduating with an Associates degree from Front Range Community College.

Outside of school she enjoys spending time outdoors with her two dogs.

When asked a place she’d like to visit, Laurel said, “I love traveling and learning about different cultures and have already been to many different places. One place I would really like to go is Greece because I would love to experience their culture.”

Her favorite positive quote is, "It always

seems impossible until its done" by Nelson Mandela. She said, “I like this quote because it reminds me that no matter how hard something seems in the moment, you will get through it and it is applicable to almost every aspect of life.”

The best piece of advice she’s been given is to never be afraid to step outside your comfort zone because if you always stay where you are comfortable, you may be missing out on some of the most life changing learning experiences and opportunities you will ever be given.

After high school Laurel plans to attend either Colorado State University or Oregon State University to pursue a BS in botany, biology, or some other natural/environmental science.

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Free Meditation Workshop February 10 At Estes Park Yoga

Estes Park Yoga will be offering a free workshop for the meditation curious this Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1 3 pm at their studio in Lower Stanley Village, 517 Big Thompson Ave, Unit 103.

The workshop will be offered by Gosia Pisowicz-Stewart, who leads the Rocky Mountain Meditation Group and Kerry Shamblin, owner of Estes Park Yoga.

Various styles of meditation will be presented and participants will be invited to join into discussion and ask questions about what a meditation practice can look like.

Meditation, yoga, and breath work have become popular modalities for maintaining physical and mental health, including stress reduction, mindfulness, better sleep, and spiritual inquiry.

Space is limited. Please register online at www.estesparkyoga.com or by emailing estesparkyoga@gmail.com

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library WINTER HOURS Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.

KEY Ⓡ: Registration required.

Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Exploring Identity, Love, & Being Black in America in Fiction Writing: Author Talk with Jason Mott Ⓡ Tuesday, February 20, 2 - 3 p.m., online Join Jason Mott, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction, to hear about his latest novel, Hell of a Book. Presented with the Library Speak-

ers Consortium.

ALL AGES Create Your Own Gemstones Ⓡ Tuesday, February 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace repeated Thursday, February 22, 3 4:30 p.m., Makerspace Craft sparkly stones using translucent polymer clay, mica powder, inks, and foils. Recommended for adults and teens.

Dungeons & Dragons Ⓡ Tuesday, February 13, 5:30 - 7:45 p.m., Hondius Room Calling all fantasy, gaming, and roleplaying fans: join us for the original Dungeons and Dragons. No experience, purchase, or previous knowledge re-

quired. Just bring your imagination!

Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Valentine’s Day Cards Ⓡ Wednesday, February 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Makerspace repeated Wednesday, February 14, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Makerspace repeated Wednesday, February 14, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace Drop in to make cards for your friends and neighbors! Supplies (and instruction) provided for pop-up cards, 3D designs, and origami hearts. All ages welcome.

Seed Bombs Ⓡ Thursday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Makerspace repeated Tuesday, February 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace Use soil, clay, and regional wildflower seeds to make “seed bombs” that can be cast into open spaces to beautify your neighborhood. Recommended for adults and teens.

Young Chautauqua Performances Saturday, February 17, 4 - 6 p.m., Fireside Theater Saturday, February 24, 4 - 6 p.m., Fireside Theater Sunday, February 25, 2 - 5 p.m., Fireside Theater Watch historical figures come to life!

Performances will include depictions of Sylvia Earle, Robert C. Reamer, Amelia Earhart, Mary Blair, Alexine Tinne, and more. Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to see the full schedule.

TEENS & KIDS Makerspace Crafternoon: Buttons Ⓡ Tuesday, February 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace Let’s make custom buttons and magnets! Cut out images from magazines, use any of our premade templates, or bring in your own art or photos. All skill levels welcome.

Young Chautauqua Club Ⓡ Thursday, February 15, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Thursday, February 22, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Teacher and facilitator Katherine Dumont will lead participants through research about the life, words, and mannerisms of a historical character. Young Chautauqua Club culminates in live, costumed performances on February 17, 24, and 25.

Artwork Wednesday: Sip & Paint Ⓡ Wednesday, February 21, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace Use watercolors, tape, and even salt to create a beautiful winter painting, all while sipping on sparkling apple cider.

Lego Club: Build a Neighborhood Saturday, February 24, 1 - 2 p.m., Hondius Room Explore different building and engineering challenges with Legos. This month, in the spirit of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” we’ll be working together to create a neighborhood. Recommended for ages 6-12.

KIDS & FAMILIES Library Storytimes Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog Bo: Thurs., February 22 at 11 a.m.

Storybook Explorers: Sat., February 24 at 11:15 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime Ⓡ Friday, February 9, 4 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room repeated Friday, February 16, 4 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room Únete a nosotros en nuestra Hora del Cuento Bilingüe, donde aprenderemos sobre la diversidad cultural de nuestra comunidad y buenos modales. Join us for our Bilingual Storytime, where we will learn about the cultural diversity of our community and good manners.

Daniel Tiger Day Saturday, February 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Estes Valley Library Meet new friends and neighbors during our first ever Daniel Tiger Day! We’ll be touring around town on a short trolley ride, then enjoying crafts, face painting, and a tea party back at the Library. No registration required – just drop in! Presented in partnership with the Town of Estes Park Mobility Services, We Move People, and Estes Valley Board of Realtors.

Early Childhood Music Ⓡ Saturday, February 17, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Hondius Room Children ages 6 and under (and their caregivers) are invited to join Annaka Hoglin, musician and music educator, for songs, movement, rhythm, and fun.

MAKERSPACE CLASSES Learn the Embroidery Machine Ⓡ Monday, February 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

Learn the 3D Printer Ⓡ Monday, February 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

LEGAL SELF-HELP Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Ⓡ Wednesday, February 14, 2 - 5 p.m.

One-on-one legal advice for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for our 2024 membership drive, February 8-14!

KEY Ⓡ: Registration required.

Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

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Start A Book Lover Legacy Of Your Own

Connie Schmidt Watercolors.

Cliffhanger Used Books was established in 2019 as a creative answer to a longstanding question: how can the community invest in local literacy through supporting the work of the Estes Valley Library? Today, instead of one used book sale each summer, Cliffhanger is open year round to connect readers with books – and raise funds for expanding Library services.

Since its inception, hundreds of volunteers have made Cliffhanger possible.

One trio of sisters, however, is leaving a particularly lasting literary legacy in the Estes Valley.

Carol, Jill, and Jan have been local library lovers, supporters, and volunteers for decades. Carol Bissell started as a book sale sorter in the early 1990s and later served on the Friends of the Library board. She was even honored as Volunteer of the Year in 2018. While Carol has moved away, you’ll still regularly find Jill Clark and Jan Bloom in the back room of Cliffhanger Used Books, cheerfully sorting the 90,000 used books, DVDs, and CDs that are donated every year.

Jill and Jan, alongside other longtime volunteers like Jane Gunn, Connie Leavitt, and Kathy Roth, are integral to making the Cliffhanger (and the Foundation) world go round.

Decades of Library Love from these women and many other generous dogooders have elevated the impact of the Friends of the Library Foundation. Beyond volunteering, the pledges of Foundation members support special author events, early literacy programs, new equipment purchases, and much more.

Ready to create a book lover legacy of your own?

The Friends of the Library Foundation invites you to join their 2024 membership drive, which will take place February 8-14. Stop by Cliffhanger, 191 Riverside Drive, and meet with staff and board members who will share the many benefits of supporting literacy in the Estes Valley.

Membership is available for individuals ($20 annually), families ($30), and a special category of Library Lovers, whose $100 donation will include a ticket to a special summer event featuring international bestselling author – and Estes Park local – Aimie Runyan.

All members receive a 10% discount on all Cliffhanger purchases, as well as access to eight exclusive $1 book sales.

Stop by to chat, learn more, and sign up for your 2024 membership. Prefer to donate online? Visit estesvalleylibrary.org/friends today.

Interact With Historical Figures At Young Chautauqua performances Do you have a question for Margaret Thatcher? Dr. Seuss? Malala Yousafzai?

How about Elvis Presley? If so, now’s your chance! From artists and animators, pilots to poets – and many more: This February, local students will bring the past to life in the 9th annual Young Chautauqua performances.

Since November, these students have been attending weekly research sessions at the Estes Valley Library, led by local school teacher Katherine Dumont. Participants from elementary, middle, and high school chose their own historical figures and have been spending hours studying their “character” in depth.

Now, students are ready to share their research with the community. Building on their own findings, costumed performers will present a first-person monologue as their historical figures.

After, they’ll take questions from the audience in character, and finally, they’ll step out of character to speak from their

perspective as the researcher and performer.

The community is invited to attend these live impersonations, which will take place in the Library’s Fireside Theater. Choose from one of the performance dates (or attend all four!): ● Saturday, February 17, 4–6 p.m. ● Saturday, February 24, 4–6 p.m. ● Sunday, February 25, 2–5 p.m. ● Sunday, March 3, 2–5 p.m.

Young Chautauqua is made possible through the Library Friends & Foundation; in particular, through a Memorial Fund from program enthusiast and longtime Estes Park resident, the late Katie Speer.

View the full lineup of performances at calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org. Registration to attend is not required – just stop by, learn a little history, and support our community youth!

Rocky Mountain National Park Notice of Changes To Commercial Use Authorization Program Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will be implementing changes to the Commercial Use authorization (CUA) program over the next two years. These changes align park operations with National Park Service policy and support the park’s CUA program.

Commercial Use Authorization is a management tool used by the National Park Service to authorize appropriate business activities within NPS site’s boundaries. Any business or non-profit organization wanting to operate a business or provide a service within the park must obtain a CUA. Public Law 105-391, Section 418, requires the National Park Service to collect a reasonable fee for CUAs at an amount at least sufficient to recover the costs to the park in

administering and managing CUAs. Changes to the fees at the park will create a more equitable fee structure based upon volume of all commercial activity conducted in the park.

Beginning this past December, RMNP implemented the new online CUA portal required by the National Park Service (NPS). In conjunction with the online system, the park will implement a defined application window for all CUA applicants (current and new).

The CUA Online Portal started on December 1, 2023, for all current and new applicants to apply for the 2024 operating season. Access to the portal is on https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/cu a.htm

The defined application window for all CUA applicants (current and new) for 2024 is from December 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Applications, payment, and supporting document submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

All applications will be required to be submitted through an online system.

Beginning next year, on January 1, 2025, the following change to the fee structure was implemented. RMNP will charge a market price to recover costs associated with the administration and management of the CUA program. Fees will be based on a percentage of revenue earned from inpark or park-based operations. Market price fees will be based on the following: Less than $250,000 earned from park-

based operations: 3% of gross receipts (minus application fee) $250,000-$500,000 earned from parkbased operations: 4% of gross receipts (minus application fee) More than $500,000 earned from parkbased operations: 5% of gross receipts (minus application fee) All companies interested in applying for a CUA are encouraged to visit the park website at https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/cua.htm. Additional questions may be directed to ROMO_fees_permits@nps.gov.. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY…ALL YEAR LONG Next week we will enjoy our society’s celebration of Valentine’s Day. If history repeats itself, next week over 26 billion dollars will be spent on cards, flowers, candies, special dinner dates and other ‘manifestations of love’. It has been estimated that $193.00 per ‘suiter’ will be spent…although I don’t know who’s spending mine, and you probably don’t know who’s spending yours. Valentine’s Day draws attention to cities like Loveland, and Valentine, (in four states…Nebraska, Arizona, Virginia, and Texas) as thousands of letters pass through their post offices to be hand-stamped with heartshaped postmarks, giving them a special sense of meaning. Obviously, it is a special time of year to let people…our significant others…know how special they are to us.

But why Saint Valentine’s Day? The day was most often attributed to a priest named ‘Valentine’ who was martyred long ago because he secretly conducted weddings for military personnel, whom the emperor wanted to keep single so they would show full allegiance to their military duties, not a spouse. He was known to wear a ‘Cupid’ ring so soldiers could find him. Whatever its origin, it is honored by millions, doing much good.

However, since it is such a good thing, how wonderful if we can make Valentines Day last all year long! Sadly, it seems that sometimes this day becomes a little like our Christmas seasons, in that some who show little regard for a special family member… the gift recipient…seem to be trying to ‘make up’ for things that ought to be done all year long. Valentine’s Day certainly pleases those whose ‘love language’ is ‘gifts’. But there are other ‘languages’…defined by author Gary Chapman…that need to be ‘spoken’…and that all year long, to make actions on Valentine’s Day be seen as truly from the heart.

So, the question arises, how are we doing on other ‘languages’ that speak even more loudly, than the ‘gifts’ we give? The other ‘languages of love’ listed by Chapman are: ‘quality time’; ‘meaningful talk’; ‘helpful service’; ‘appropriate touch’.

These are each so very important for relationships to be as meaningful as possible.

Thus, it behooves us to determine which ‘language’ is most desired by our wife or husband, our son or daughter, and use those ‘languages’, speaking volumes to them.

What about the ‘quality time’ desire our loved ones have? Focus on the Family has estimated that the average father spends only 15 minutes a week, with each of his children, due to work, hobbies, other interests, etc. And how many spouses often feel deprived of that ‘quality time’? What about those loving ‘touches’ that are so needed by every child, as well as our spouse? (Have you hugged your child today?) I read the true story of a middle-school aged boy who got on a bus, making his way to a seat by a grand-motherly looking woman and, as the bus moved on, she noticed how he snuggled up to her, like one feeling a need of the ‘meaningful touch’ of an accepting adult. Could that be your child…so hungry for such a touch by an adult? Think about the ‘language’ of ‘helpful service’. Are we aware of little things that we could do to assist and serve our spouse, or one of our children? Or, that wonderful ‘language’…the spoken language, of ‘meaningful talk’? We live in an age where children spend so much time on their cell phones and devices, ingesting ideas and thoughts from many sources, often without any parental awareness of their thinking. As a result, shootings, drug abuse, and sexual and other activities threaten, even taking place, without a caring parent’s notice. And, the same is true with our interactions with our spouses. So, we see, how important ‘speaking’ all the ‘love languages’, including gift-giving on Valentines Day, is crucial, if we want it to have the special meaning of that one special day, all year long. God bless.

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2024 Duck Race Seeks Participating Organizations ter the official kickoff of the 2024 race in late February 2024. Sales can be conducted online through the duck race website and Facebook. The race committee strongly encourages participating organizations to use their own websites, social media and email to extend their sales reach beyond the local community.

In 2023, a record 10,129 ducks swam in the race as a result of duck adoptions sold by participating organizations.

This year’s Duck Race Festival will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Exciting major cash and vacation stay prizes are planned in addition to hundreds of popular merchant-donated prizes. The 2022 event returned $192….. to 65 area organizations and groups. According to Big Duck Scott Robbins, due to the success of the race in 2023, we are pleased to announce that in 2024, beneficiary organizations will receive $23 from every $25 Duck Adoption sold! That is Calling all Estes Valley nonprofit char- $1 more per adoption than has been ities and organizations that would like to possible in recent years.

Organizations will be selected for the share the proceeds of the 2024 Estes 2024 Duck Race Festival based on the Park Rotary Duck Race Festival! Now’s following criteria: the time to step up, ask your members if Previous adherence to expectations of they will sell Duck Adoption Forms, and being involved in the Duck Race. submit paperwork for consideration by the Rotary Duck Race Festival organizaMust have a local presence and be of tions committee. benefit to the local community. OrganiInvitations to participate were electron- zations and associations may either hold a valid 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 tax status ically mailed to past and potential participating organizations on November 2, with the US Internal Revenue Service or be deemed to benefit the local commu2023 according to Scott Robbins, Big nity.

Duck for the 2024 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival. Groups that have Must agree to sell a minimum of $625 not received this invitation but would in duck adoptions. like to participate are encouraged to subMust provide one person to be a single mit an application for consideration. The point of contact between the duck race deadline for organizations to apply is committee and the organization.

Monday, January 1, 2024.

Must provide one adult volunteer to All applications for the 2024 Rotary help with the race either on race day or Duck Race must be filed online at prior to the race. www.epduckrace.org/organizationParticipating organizations are signup. strongly encouraged to participate in “Proceeds from the duck race have Race Day activities at the George Hix grown significantly in the past two years. Plaza to promote the festival as well as This is largely due to the online adoption their organization. process and the ability to have the race “We hope to hear from new organizain the river. We are looking forward to tions as well as those that have been making the 2024 Duck Race the best one helped by the race in the past 35 years,” yet,” says Big Duck Scott Robbins. “As said Larry Williams, 2024 Rotary Duck with last year, we will be doing adopRace Festival Organization Chairperson. tions exclusively online. Since promo“The Duck Race Festival is a great comtional materials containing the names of munity event. Being part of it can be fun all participating organizations will be and profitable for our participating orprinted very soon after the January 1 ap- ganizations. Working together, we can plication deadline, nonprofit charities make 2024 a record year for our nonand organizations should submit the ap- profit charities and organizations!” plication soon to ensure they will be inInterested organizations are invited to cluded.” apply at www.epduckrace.org/organizaCharities and organizations that have ation-signup. For additional informabeen approved as Participating Organition, please contact Larry Williams at zations for the 2024 race can launch organizations@epduckrace.org. their Duck Adoption sales campaigns af-

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Upcoming Presentation At The Senior Center-Learn How To Get Started Researching Your Family History

Bob Leavitt, Genealogical Society.

Have you ever wanted to start researching your family history but didn’t know where to start? What online tools should I use? Where else should I look for information? How should I begin? Bob Leavitt, with help from fellow genealogists of the Estes Valley Genealogical Society, will present “Family History 101” – A Guide to Getting Started With Your Family History. This free presentation will be from 12:00-1:30 on Tuesday, February 13 at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, 1760 Olympian Lane. Refreshments will be served.

Bob and his volunteer colleagues will cover the basics of genealogical discovery and include many practical timesaving tips from doing their own research. They will definitely get you pointed in the right direction. At the end of the presentation, their team will be available to answer specific research questions in more depth. These studious volunteers look forward to presenting Family History 101 and helping you discover your family roots.

The Estes Park Genealogical Society has been helping people research their family history since 1980. The Society holds monthly meetings and often hosts scholars in their field. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, view their website at https://estesparkgenealogicalsociety.weebly.com.

For the presentation, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a hot meal. Place your order before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, February 12.

For this event, the Senior Center will be serving a Mexican Variety Platter with refried beans. The cost of the meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $10 for nonmembers. If you become an EPSCC member for just $35 per year, you will not only enjoy meal discounts but also gain access to all the amazing activities.

For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the presentation, please call the Senior Center at (970) 581-2195.

Estes Valley Quilt Guild February Meeting Our February 14th program will be an information about the wonderful organizations in the Estes Valley that share their love of quilt making, sewing and other fiber creations. Plan to learn about the following groups: Trail Ridge Quilters, Prayer Quilters, Estes Park Area Weavers Group, Merry Marthas and

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knitting groups. Please also bring your show and tell to share.

The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m., but come early to visit with your quilting friends.

First time guests are free.

The location is Mountain Bible Fellowship Church, 1575 South St. Vrain.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Feb 12 – 16 Monday, Feb 12

Hot Turkey Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Feb 13

Mexican Platter (beef taco in corn shell, bean burrito topped w/ green pork chili & cheesy quesadilla) w/ refried beans

Wednesday, Feb 14 Grilled Chicken & Swiss Croissant w/ Pasta Salad & dessert Thursday, Feb 15

Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Feb 16

Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

Monday, Feb 19

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw

Tuesday, Feb 20

Roasted Herb Chicken (1/2) w/ Roasted Potatoes & vegetables

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Wednesday, Feb 21 Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ Potato Salad Thursday, Feb 22

Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Feb 23

Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & soup of the day

Meals are $7 for current 2024 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Feb 12th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb 9th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.

The Center is OPEN Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2 TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15 AM; Circuit Balance Class Mondays 1-1:45 PM Fluid Movement & Balance Class Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 AM Yoga Thursdays 10:15-11:15 AM Mahjong Tuesdays 10 – 2; Board Games 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 11:30-1:30 Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM

Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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Free Tax Frank, Dexter, Jersey And Paulie Preparation Seeking New, Loving Families Service At The Adorable Frank is a gentle soul, he is about five years old Estes Valley Library

February 2 through April 13, volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are once again offering free income tax preparation with electronic filing of federal and Colorado returns.

Appointments can be made through the Library in person or by calling 970586-8116 or by visiting estesvalleylibrary.org. Some restrictions apply, such as no residential rental property income or out of state returns. Filing your Colorado return is the way to claim your TABOR sales tax refund of $800 for full-year CO residents aged 18 and above.

and good with other dogs.

Frank is looking for a foster to adopt home.

We have three sweet, large male kitties that are all about three years old.

Dexter is an orange and white tabby.

Jersey is a black and white tabby and Paulie is a tabby cat. All three are very friendly, outgoing and do well with other kitties.

Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet or foster any of these special pets.

Don’t shop, please adopt!

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that 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 about the Pet Association, please visit petassociationestespark.com.

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Sunrise Rotary Invites Charitable Organizations To Apply For Funding The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary (EVSR) invites proposals from charitable organizations, in the Estes Valley, for grants to support programs and projects that benefit the Estes Valley community.

To apply for funding, go to portal.clubrunner.ca/5242 and locate the 2024 Community Grants application. Please print and fill out the application and then email the completed application, and all required backup documents, to estessunriserotary@gmail.com no later than March 31, 2024. You will be notified in May if you are a grant recipient.

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The Turtle’s Back Workshops An After School Extended Learning Program At The Estes Park Learning Place Looking for an opportunity for your child to extend their learning experience during the school year? The Turtle’s Back Workshops might be just what you’re looking for.

A small group workshop with up to six students will be scheduled Monday afternoons each week from 3:30-5:00 p.m. starting on 2/26 at The Estes Park Learning Place. Shirl Lawrence, a former elementary school teacher with 30+ years of experience, will be leading the group.

“The Animals Can Speak” The Art of Puppetry - Grades 3 to 5

Giving Our Planet’s Animal Wildlife a Voice A meaningful learning experience will be shared by all in this project-oriented workshop that takes place within a comfortable small group setting. Each child will gather information about the uniqueness of one of our planet’s animals and write a puppet play. Reading, writing and research will be integrated with art, music and movement as part of this 8-10 week workshop. Each member of the group will receive a writing note-

book including colored pencils, glue and scissors, etc. to personalize the cover by creating a collage with pictures and words from nature magazines. They will then choose their puppet from a collection of animals that share our local town, RMNP and the state of Colorado including a bald eagle, coyote, moose, red fox, river otter, great horned owl, and timber wolf, etc. The animal research will begin by gathering information from a variety of resources. Upon organizing all their research, the writing of the play will take place as either individual or partner work. Throughout this time they will

practice using their puppet with its appropriate movements and gestures. A variety of musical instruments will be introduced to enhance the final performance with the creation of forest sounds such as crickets, frogs, birds, etc.

Finally, family members and guests will be invited to enjoy their child’s creation at The Turtle’s Back Celebration.

Registration forms can be picked up at The Estes Park Learning Place at 600 S. St. Vrain Avenue, Unit 2 (corner of St. Vrain & Graves Ave). or it can be completed online at. eplearningplace.org/the-turtles-backworkshops/page.html For more information contact Sue Yowell at The Estes Park Learning Place by phone at (970) 577-0020.

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LGBTQ+ Community Invited To Monthly Gathering At The Stanley Hotel Come join fellow Estes Park LGBTQ+ residents who have been gathering monthly at the Stanley Hotel 217 Wine Bar to socialize and meet new friends.

The group, which had been gathering periodically since 2022 at various locations, was invited by the hotel’s owner, John Cullen, to have a permanent home at the wine bar every third Thursday of the month.

“I have been pleased to see the group grow and develop a real sense of community here in Estes,” said John.

The next gathering at the Stanley Hotel 217 Wine Bar will be Thursday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m.

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Don’t Let Fear Drive Investment Decisions In the past year, we’ve seen some big swings in the financial markets. This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don’t let fear guide your decisions.

Investment-related fear can manifest itself in a few different ways: • Fear of loss – Some investors may emphasize avoiding losses more than achieving gains. Consequently, they might build portfolios they consider very low in risk, possibly containing a high percentage of certificates of deposit (CDs) and U.S. Treasury securities. Yet, a highly conservative approach carries its own risk — the risk of not achieving enough growth to stay ahead of inflation, much less meet long-term goals such as a comfortable retirement. To reach these goals, you’ll want to construct a diversified portfolio containing different types of assets and investments — each of which may perform differently at different times. Your objective shouldn’t be to avoid all risk — which is impossible — but to create an investment strategy that accommodates your personal risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Fear of missing out – You’re probably familiar with the term “herd mentality” — the idea that people will follow the lead of others for fear of missing out on something. This behavior is responsible for fads or the sudden emergence of “hot” products, and it’s also relevant to investing. In fact, herd mentality may contribute to sharp jumps in the financial markets as investors drive up prices by buying stocks to avoid being left behind. And the same may be true in reverse — when the market starts dropping, skittish investors may accelerate the decline by selling stocks so they, too, can get out before it’s too late. Buying or sell-

ing investments should be considered as needed to help advance your long-term financial strategy — not in response to what others are doing.

• Fear of the unknown – Some investors fall victim to “familiarity bias” — the tendency to invest only in what they know, such as local or domestic companies. But this behavior can lead to under-diversified portfolios. If your portfolio is dominated by just a few investments, and these investments are fairly similar to each other, you could experience some losses when the inevitable market downturn occurs. To help reduce the impact of market volatility, it’s a good idea to spread your investment dollars across large and small companies in a range of industries and geographical regions. And that’s just on the equities side — it’s also wise to consider further diversifying your portfolio by owning bonds and government securities. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.)

• Fear of admitting failure – Some individuals don’t like to admit when they’ve been wrong about something, and they may continue the same failed activities, hoping for eventual success. This behavior can be costly in the investment arena.

Sometimes, a particular investment, or even an investment strategy, just doesn’t work out, but an investor is determined to stick with it — even if it ultimately means considerable financial loss. Don’t let his happen to you — if it becomes apparent you need to change your investment approach, move on to something better.

Fear can hold us back in many walks of life — but don’t let it keep you from making appropriate investment moves.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by our local Edward Jones Financial Advisors. Edward Jones, Member

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Check Out Estes Park Pilates Estes Park Pilates is located at 1191 Woodstock Dr. where owner MJ Tyman opened her business on February 1, 2022.

MJ began her Pilates journey 28 years ago when she fell in love with the movement practice. She is a Certified Pilates Instructor and has been teaching Pilates since 2004. She said, “Prior to moving to Estes Park, I owned a studio in Denver.” She is excited to now call Estes Park home and bring the magic and healing qualities of Pilates to the Estes Park community.

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Pilates is so versatile, it can literally accommodate every body. From beginners to athletes, all ages and body types, it offers modifications for most physical issues, and can become as challenging as the user desires through progressions.

MJ is offering a new client special, three private sessions for $185 or if you have previous Pilates experience you can join a class by reserving your spot online or via text / phone call. Estes Park Pilates is open Tuesday through Saturday, offering morning and afternoon classes and private appointments.

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Bank Of Estes Park Named As Preferred Mortgage Lender For Wildfire Homes Bank of Estes Park has been involved with the Wildfire Homes project ever since it was nothing more than dreams on paper—dreams of bringing workforce housing to Estes Park, with 88 condos, 26 townhomes and 14 single family residences, some now completed, and the rest coming soon, with expansive views in our exceptional hometown of Estes Park. For more information on the project and photos, go to www.wildfireestes.com, or contact the listing agency, Twin Sisters’ Team—C3 Real Estate Solutions (970-219-0907).

As the only truly local bank in town, there is nothing we take more seriously than helping locals obtain housing. So we went to the drawing board to try to figure out how to create a financing package that would make it more easy and affordable for home buyers in Wildfire Homes—especially for workforce housing. With concessions from the builder, from our mortgage conduit, and from Bank of Estes Park, we are all pleased to announce that we have someMark Westover, Wildfire Homes; April Allen and Kelly Bartunek, Twin Sisters Team; Isaiah Johnson, Dwight Pfeiffer, Rajiv Poudel, thing incredible to offer.

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Cornerstone Church Valentine’s Day Celebration February 10 Ladies! Valentine's Day is not only about couples or children. It's about love—true love.

Come join us at Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley to celebrate God's gift of love.

We promise to shower you with an evening of fun, including dinner, games, laughter and love. Dress comfortably, but with a Valentine's flair, and get your shopping skills ready, as you might be a contestant on The Price is Right!

If you’re alone or have lost your interest

in Valentine’s Day, don’t be discouraged!

God places great value on you, and so does the Cornerstone Church family.

Who: Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley What: Valentine's Celebration When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Where: 2200 Mall Road Cost: Free Reservations are required, so please call today! 970-430–1066.

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Traveling Healthcare Workers Choose To Call EPH Home What does it say about an organization when people sign up to be temporary employees, and then choose to become staff and stay? At Estes Park Health, we think it speaks volumes.

Take Angela Waldon who took a job as a traveling healthcare worker at Estes Park Health. She is a CT technologist, conducting important diagnostic imaging scans for patients.

“I started working as a traveler after COVID at the end of 2021,” Waldon said.

She is from Colorado, but had moved to Florida, traveling to seven different work locations trying to find the right fit for her. When she came to Estes Park Health, she started with a three-month contract, extended it to six, and then realized this is the place she wanted to work permanently. So, she took a fulltime job at EPH and moved back to Colorado.

“I found my true home,” Walson emphasized. “I walked in, and I immediately knew that. We have time to spend with our patients. We are well staffed.

We do have a good work/life balance.

We’re treated well. Our equipment is some of the best I’ve ever worked on.”

Waldon always gets a great response from her patients when she tells them she is staying at Estes Park Health.

“Whenever I tell them that I’ve decided to stay they always say, ‘Welcome home and we’re so glad to have you.’” Waldon shared. “They’re very appreciative as we are of them.”

Brandon Letcher has also made the decision to stay at Estes Park Health as a surgical technologist. He said he can spot a good place when he finds one. He should know.

Letcher has worked at 28 different hospitals as a traveler.

“I decided to come to Colorado,” he said. “And in my career, I always visited Estes Park.

I’ve been coming here for vaca- Brandon Letcher and Donna Eubank are surgical technologists at Estes Park Health. tions for the last 10 or 15 years, gem up in the mountains. He said he “I love knowing the surgery, knowing staying at The Stanley. I never even likes serving the Estes Valley by helping the steps, and having everything ready knew there was a hospital here. And to provide excellent surgical care close to for the surgeon when they need it before then when I was looking at jobs for travhome. they ask for it,” Eubank emphasized. eling, they had a travel assignment here.

“I know my skill, my surgeon, ” he Estes Park Health surgeons perform toSo, I decided to take it, fell in love, and noted.

“We get them in here and we get tal joint replacements, arthroscopies, here I am.” them out of here instead of having to colonoscopies, eye, and foot procedures Letcher calls Estes Park Health a little send them down the mountain. to name a few. Eubank likes the variety.

We can do a lot of surgeries “Since we’re such a small hospital, we here.” all wear many hats and we do it all,” she Letcher’s community of cosaid. “That’s fun.” workers have made him feel Eubank is considered a local traveler right at home. because she commutes to Estes Park “If you need help, they’re from Windsor. She enjoys the small size there to help you,” he exand the sense of community she has plained. “One day I was sick on found here. call, and I was off the next day, “I worked at a very busy place before, and I was in a sleep room here. and I do like the small community hosEverybody came and brought pital,” she noted. “I come from a small me stuff to get better. It was town and that, for me, is the appeal. It’s amazing. It was a tear-jerker nice to slow down but also be involved for me. And I knew right then with the growth of the place, too. You and there, these are my people. walk down the halls and most of the It’s just a blessing to be here.” people know your name.”

One of Letcher’s partners in For dedicated staff with an eye toward the operating room is surgical the future of healthcare in the Estes Valtechnologist Donna Eubank, a ley, think Estes Park Health. traveler who is also planning To watch a video about our traveling on becoming a permanent part healthcare workers who have become of the EPH staff. She has spent EPH staff, go to more than 24 years honing her youtu.be/gvhjdWXxThY. surgical tech skills.

Angela Waldon is a CT Technologist at Estes Park Health.

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Estes Park Health Is A Proud Sponsor Of Student Basketball As part of our commitment to the community, Estes Park Health is sponsoring three teams at Estes Valley Recreation and Park District.

They bought the jerseys for the students and the coaches. The kids are proudly sporting the EPH logo!

EPH believes local sports are a great way to encourage young people to be active and stay in great shape.

Look for their teams which include 3rd/4th grade girls, 3rd/4th grade boys and 5th/6th grade CoRec (mixed).

Thanks to the EVRPD for getting together these teams.

Photo courtesy EVRPD

Focus On Sustainability To The Editor: glass bottles, cans, and plastic. State mandates to eliminate single-use plastic Estes Park’s residents, economy, and wildlife will benefit greatly from sustain- bags and Styrofoam are also being enforced. Furthermore, the town has deability practices. As an Estes Park creased the amount of trustee, I have been air pollution from vewriting about “focus hicles by providing issues.” Here, I am foelectric vehicle chargcusing on efforts to ing stations and free preserve our environdowntown transment and function in portation via electric coordination with it. trolleys. Moreover, First, let’s consider local businesses are some plans for the helping with charging near future. Visit stations and solar enEstes Park (VEP) staff ergy generation. are preparing for To further reduce Estes Park’s Earth greenhouse gas emisWeek in April, by sions, in 2018 the promoting a series of Barbara MacAlpine Estes Park Board sustainability propassed a resolution grams involving local organizations. These will include an en- calling for our electricity provider, the vironmental film festival coordinated by Platte River Power Authority (PRPA), to generate 100% non-carbon energy by local filmmaker Nick Mollé, a student environmental film festival sponsored by the year 2030. In 2021, the town also created an Environmental Sustainability the high school and the Estes Valley Task Force which made extensive recLand Trust, a symposium on water ofommendations. One result is that the fered by the Estes Valley Watershed Town Board approved international Coalition, a sustainable storytelling event created by the Fine Arts Guild, and building codes that include the Colorado Model Solar Ready and Electric other programs or activities.

Ready Code to encourage building elecVEP is also promoting sustainable trification and increased use of clean tourism, to help visitors appreciate this destination and treat it with deserved re- energy sources. In addition, the town’s Power and Communications Division, spect. Furthermore, the staff have been working with the Estes Valley Memorial working with the PRPA, is strengthening the Efficiency Works program here, Observatory on Dark Sky Certification, as well as coordinating with the town on helping to make our residences and businesses more energy efficient. Other zero-waste events (think Frozen Dead Guy Days with all Event Center trash re- task force recommendations being explored include the possibility of hiring a cycled). staff sustainability manager or coordiOther local organizations have been innator, and VEP following up with a volved with ongoing sustainability efGreen Business certification program forts. For example, the Watershed Coalithat would formally recognize local tion improves waterways, woodlands, businesses using environmentally and wildlife habitats. The League of friendly practices. Overall, we can conWomen Voters Community Recycling clude that Estes Park is moving toward a Committee, in conjunction with the more sustainable future! town, runs the Residential Recycling Barbara MacAlpine Center on Elm Road, providing a locaEstes Park tion to drop off your cardboard, paper,

Cheer On The EPHS Girls Swim & Dive Teams As They Head To 3A Swim And Dive State Competition Good luck to these young ladies who are off to the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center (VMAC) in Thornton this Friday and Saturday to compete in the 3A State Championship.

Swimming at State will be: Laurel Williamson (200 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle, 200 yard freestyle relay) Lian Applegate (200 yard freestyle relay) Jade Collinet (200 yard freestyle relay)

Bella Osmanova (200 yard freestyle relay) Jerilyn Fischer (alternate) Maylie Gay (alternate) Diving at State will be: Annalise Anderson (Diving) Bella Capo (Diving) Madison Fraley (Diving) You all make Estes proud!

Photos courtesy Alissa Anderson and Laurel Williamson.

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Garbage Disposal Dos And Don’ts Part 1 By: Judi Smith

Once upon a time, I believed that the garbage disposal was the answer to cleaning up the kitchen after a meal.

Then, in the aftermath of the 2013 flood, we learned that many, many of the foods we were tossing in were not recommended feed for a garbage disposal. For a while, I believed that was just during recovery. It was not. So now, we have a bucket that sits on the kitchen counter and a “composter” in the laundry room.

For those of you who do use a garbage disposal, here are a few of the things to avoid. Of course, this first caution should be obvious: do not put anything that is not biodegradable into the garbage disposal. No glass, no plastic, no paper, no wood, and no metal. However, the list of things to avoid also includes:

the worst time, like holiday dinners. I used to think that was coincidence.

Once you determine that the grinding is complete, turn off the disposal switch, but always allow the cold water to run for at least 15 seconds. Do clean the disposal every few days by flushing with a small amount of dish soap, Borax, baking soda or vinegar. Do not use bleach or drain cleaner for this purpose. Since hard surfaces are discouraged, I was surprised to find while researching that most websites recommend a few ice cubes occasionally and some even mention “vinegar ice.” With today’s technology, garbage disposals are designed to process compostables too small to scrape into the compost pile. We run ours after cleaning the kitchen composting unit. Then, of course, we disinfect the sink.

All You Need Is Love The last few days I have been working alongside my middle son, Eric, to help my Dad get everything packed and ready for his big move in March. As you may recall my Mom passed away October 24 last year and with this, there have come some changes for my Dad. Leaving the farm for a place in town is one of the big ones. I noticed that sorting through the memories scattered throughout the house has been somewhat therapeutic for him as he says good-bye to a familiar home where he has spent the last 25 years with the love of his life. This will be the first Valentine’s Day without his sweetheart, so I bought him a box of chocolates in honor of my Mom. I resisted the urge to go into the famous lines of Forest Gump of how life’s like a box of chocolates, but I was thinking how true it is that you never know what you’re gonna get.

February is the month when people seem to focus more on a crazy little thing called love. But really, what’s love got to do with it? Is it more than a feeling? I know some can’t help falling in love with you where others have been known to give love a bad name. However, one singer believes all you need is

love, so if you’re wondering what you can do this month for that someone special here’s a good a line: “I just called to say, I love you.” While on the phone you can definitely express all the reasons why you love them so, and do something to tangibly demonstrate your love for them.

I’m sure there will be many roses ordered, dinner reservations made and lovely gifts given out this month, and this is a wonderful thing. I hope in the midst of it all that people everywhere will experience love in the many shapes and sizes that it comes in each day. The agape love that is unconditional with no strings attached is a way for each of us to participate in loving people on a daily basis. Loving our neighbors as we love ourselves is a great way to accomplish this in the month of February, and throughout the year. The challenge before us is to be attentive to the opportunities presented to us as we journey through life. Be generous with the love you’ve been given and pour it out on someone who may least expect it.

Love has a way of transforming a community. Let’s do our part to make sure the people who come in contact with us feel loved and appreciated!

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grease, oil and fat; expandables; starchy foods; stringy, hard, or fibrous foods; and granular bits. Grease, oil, and fat can cause serious drain clogs; stringy fibers can tangle and clog the drain, but fibrous food (like corn cobs, celery stalks, onion skins or artichokes) can also jam the motor or block the drain. Do not attempt to grind hard surfaces, like shells, seeds, nuts, fruit pits, or bones. Rice, beans, and pasta expand when you cook them. They also expand inside the water pipes. Coffee grounds and eggshells get caught in the pipe seams and accumulate. This can cause leaks. An excess of potato peels (Thanksgiving dinner?) can form a paste that may cause the blades to stick. In fact, significant amounts of any food, fed continuously, is always a bad idea.

Do use your garbage disposal (empty is okay) often enough to delay the tendency to rust from disuse – and to grind all the bits from such activity as rinsing the cottage cheese tub. Do run cold water-not hot-when grinding food scraps.

Hot water will cause even minute amounts of grease and fat to liquify and later resolidify in the pipes – somewhere in the system! Clogged drains are the bane of the kitchen, always happening at

If you use your garbage disposal to dispose of food waste like plate scrapings, then an orange or lemon at the end of the session will help to control odors.

However, all solids included in the waste water from the kitchen sink must submit to energy intensive processing at the waste-water facility before joining the bio-solids for disposal. This increases district expenses for staff and chemicals as well, resulting in higher expense for us all.

That does not mean that the landfill is a better choice. It is best, ecologically and economically to replace garbage disposal with composting whenever possible. In 2019, the EPA showed that 51% of food waste went to the landfill, with 6% into the sewer/wastewater system -- only 5% was composted. This website, www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food is one of the best research sites available to discover details. The EPA Wasted Food Scale places incineration, landfill, and “down the drain” at the bottom, ranked by sustainability.

Naturally, reducing food waste at the onset, by buying, preparing, and consuming well, is at the top.

Agree? Disagree? Questions? Comments? RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

AA of Glen Haven Every Monday night at the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Early Worms Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m.

(Monday through Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave. Early Worms Women's Meeting 12 p.m. Mondays St. Bartholomew, 880 MacGregor Ave. Mixed Nuts Al-Anon Group We meet Friday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. The meeting is hybrid with Zoom #285 426 3644 PW: serenity.

One Day at a Time Location: Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies 1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park When: Tues and Thursday @ noon.

Please park in back, Meetings are held downstairs in Room 6.

Alcoholics Anonymous Fall River Group, 453 West Elkhorn, Estes Park.

Current Schedule for 1/4/2024 Zoom ID 999 829166 for AA Meetings Monday-12 p.m.-In Person-O, D Monday-7 p.m.-In Person and ZoomO, BB Tuesday-12 p.m.-Zoom-O, D Wednesday-12 p.m.-In Person and Zoom-O, D

Wednesday-7 p.m.-In Person and Zoom- O, D Thursday -12 p.m. Zoom-O, D Friday-12 p.m.-In Person and ZoomO, D Saturday-12 p.m.-In Person and Zoom-O, D Sunday -12 p.m.-In Person and ZoomO, D Last Friday of each month is birthday night; 6 p.m. Potluck, 7 p.m. Speaker. *** Contribute via VENMO @SamuelCherman Other 12 Step Meetings Held at Fall River Group Thursday-7 p.m.-Narcotics Anonymous “New Horizons” Group O, D-In Person and Zoom 705 555 830 **O=open to all D=discussion BB=Big Book Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).

Monday Zoom Big Book study at 7 p.m. #654 598 884 (no password needed).

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166 Online AA and NA Meetings at www.intherooms.com There are 70 AA Meetings and 30 NA Meetings a week.

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Show Our First Responders Some Love At the Town Hall Meeting on 2/13/24 Mayor Wendy Koenig will be reading a proclamation stating that February is the month to show our First Responders some love and appreciation. Here is a way you can do it! Scan the QR code for info.

St. Francis Of Assisi Traditional Anglican Church – Valentine’s Day Collides With Ash Wednesday

By: Bishop Owen R. Williams

Restoration Ranch Colorado, a 501(c)(3), provides recreation, respite, and vacation opportunities to dispatch, fire/EMS, law enforcement officers (including corrections officers and park rangers), emergency department and ICU personnel, victims’ advocates, members of the judiciary, and their families.

For more information about Restoration Ranch Colorado, please contact Kathryn Severns Avery, Executive Director, at (303) 216-2989.

Bruce C. Barrow Service Reminder

Bruce Barrow passed peacefully, with his wife at his side, into eternity on December 21, 2023.

The family has planned his memorial service for this Saturday, February 10 at 2 p.m. at Allenspark Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please

consider a memorial gift to Allenspark Community Church, P.O. Box 45, Allenspark, CO 80510- 2821 or the Alzheimers Association.

See Mr. Barrrow’s full obituary in the January 12, 2024 edition of the Estes Park News online at epnews.com

At Saint Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, we observe the Lenten Season as a time of prayer and renewal of our desire to follow Jesus Christ. Our Church doors are open for prayer. There will be pamphlets for individuals to follow the outdoor (or indoor) Stations of the Cross. Bishop Williams will be available for Confession and Absolution at scheduled times throughout Lent (check the website at stfrancisestespark.com/.)

Ash Wednesday services with Imposition of Ashes will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14th, with Private Confession and Absolution from 9:0010:30 a.m.

This year, the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, coincides with St. Valentine’s Day. This creates a challenge for many people. How can I celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with all the cards, proclamations of love and boxes of chocolates?! That cozy dinner with a nice glass of wine doesn’t seem quite appropriate on a Church “Day of Fasting.”

On some Church Calendars this year, St. Valentine’s Day is transferred to Thursday. But, if you have given up chocolate or candy for Lent, you are out of luck. The question you might be asking yourself is, “Why should I give up anything for Lent?”-or “What is Lent?”

Good questions! The Christian season of Lent is a time to reflect on our dependence on material things by giving up something which will remind us of what is truly important. We may have become slaves to our habits, some to the point of obsession. If we try to remove them, we realize how they hold us back.

But we can begin to put into perspective what is truly important through SelfDenial, which is an almost lost ability in our age of self-gratification. For example, if you want something, you go online, push some keys and delivery is in one or two days. Patience is almost a lost skill.

My dad used to tell me a story of when he was growing up during the Great Depression. He would often tell his mother, “I want that,” meaning, something he saw in a store or out of a catalogue. Her reply was invariably, “Well, if you go to school and get good grades and go to college, then you can get a good job, and then you can buy it for yourself.”

Again, for the Christian, we recall the forty days Jesus Christ went into the wilderness to fast and pray. He went, not only to fast, but to begin the path which would lead to the Cross and then to Easter, the glorious day of Resurrection.

In the meanwhile, why not move your Valentine’s Day observance to Shrove Tuesday or as they call it in New Orleans, “Fat Tuesday?” Have a nice celebration and then, have a good and productive Lent.

St. Francis Anglican Church is located at 3480 St. Francis Way in Estes Park.

From Fish Creek Road, turn onto Little Valley Way and follow the signs to St. Francis Way. You can reach the Rector, Bishop Owen Williams at 970-577-0601 and visit our website at stfrancisestespark.com. We are a small but growing congregation of Christians welcoming all to worship with us in the beauty of Traditional Anglicanism.

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Flatirons Church Meets Every Sunday At Reel Mountain Theater By: Larry Yarrington

In a new series “Branded,” our pastor, Jim Burgen, encourage us to be identified differently by embracing the idea of stewardship. There are principles to be applied.

Principle #1 We are stewards not owners of the resources we have.

Principle #2 First things need to stay first place. If God is first place in your life, all else comes into order.

Principle #3 You reap what you sow.

Principle #4 Watch out for outlaws and thieves.

Jim used a couple of quotes from John Wayne. “A man’s got to have a code no matter his job.” Also, “Life is hard. It’s harder when you’re stupid.”

Then he asked three crucial questions. What is the number one thing in your life that causes you stress and worry?

What is the number one thing that causes conflict and tension in your most significant relationships or in your line of work? Whatever problem you are facing, what is the number one thing that you believe that you need more of to fix or alleviate your problem? Put another way, What is the one thing that if you had more of would make your life better? While there may be many answers to those questions, one of the factors that seems universal is money.

Jesus stated it this way, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.

You cannot serve both God and money.”

Mathew 6:24. Another way of stating this is, “You cannot put your faith in both God and money to take care of your needs. You will end up hating one and loving the other.” We all know this is true when our loyalties are divided. It is the reason I have a call to fidelity in my marriage. Whether my wife finds out my infidelity, or not, my love for her will wane. Soon, I will hate her or the other person.

Jims first point was that all resources come from the giver of life. They merely flow through me to meet the needs of my life and the world’s needs. So, in response, I must ask myself, how do I think about my resources? This is personal and is not meant to judge anyone else. My wife and I believe that resources could possibly become short soon. So, we have stockpiled certain resources and put them in a secret place so that if hard times hit, we will have plenty. There is a part of me that says, if resources get slight, I, who have had the foresight to stockpile, will be fed and those who fail, go hungry. I am not saying there is a cer-

tain amount of wisdom in that idea. But, whatever I decide, I must ask, what am I putting my trust in? My shrewdness or my God. You see the problem is never one of physical resources but spiritual warfare. There is a power in the world that wants my soul to think my resources are mine to make decisions about, rather than think of them as coming from God and flowing through me as God commands. There is no quick and easy answer or formula to help us decide.

Our relationship with God is one that is conversational, or it is conceptual. I know Him and He knows me, or I simply know some facts about Him. It is within this context that God and I have a talk and make wise decisions about all “my” resources. So, the question is, if God and I are going to talk, what does that look like? I do know that it seldom starts with words that He and I exchange in a physically audible way, though it might. I believe it starts with prayer, then moves to the Bible because I believe these are God’s word to us, so that we know how to do our life in a way that brings peace and harmony in the world. Perhaps not in the moment, but it is the eventual outcome because God has said, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. I must confess, I did not immediately believe the Bible was God’s words to humankind. I did research to determine the Bible was, I am convinced, the most accurate source historically and prophetically. Still, I believe the Bible is only as accurate as I allow it to speak to me.When I read it, I am not so interested in the theological accuracy, as I am in His revelation to me personally as I do life. But that is not all. No matter the intellect with which I was endowed, it is never sufficient to grasp God’s intent alone. Trusted friends help me make the right decision. I am also married. I would not think about using resources until our minds are one with the conclusion. Prayer helps us get to unity on the subject.

We do not mindlessly follow a creed but our relationship with God is personal. So, when God says all that is, is mine, I pay attention because I have lived life long enough to know that God’s way leads to joy, peace, and contentment that I can find no other way.

As always, if you do not have a church home, please join us 11 a.m. at Reel Mountain Theater every Sunday for great teaching, worship, and fellowship.

Ash Wednesday Service At Community Church Of The Rockies

Please join us at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies for our Ash Wednesday service, February 14th at 5:30 p.m. This service marks the beginning of Lent and is observed with the imposition of ashes. This is a season of sorrow in which we reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ. The service at PCCR will include, in addition to the ashes, choir, piano and a message. Traditionally, the ashes have come from the burned palmed leaves from the previous year,

reminding us of the cyclical nature of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.

When the ashes are applied to each participant, the pastor will repeat the words, “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” It is somber and a reminder of our limited time here on earth. The service prompts us to remember Christ’s sacrifice and encourages us to think about how our thoughts and actions impact others.

EPUMC Offers Drive-Through Ashes For Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. Ashes on the forehead demonstrates an awareness of mortality and an intent to repent.

In observance of Ash Wednesday, Estes Park United Methodist Church will have drive-through ashes available on Wednesday, February 14, from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.

Join Pastor Ann Lantz in the driveway of Estes Park United Methodist Church at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road for this important day in our faith journey.

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper The Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 13 at the church located at 1700 Brodie Ave. Pancakes, ham, and blueberries, will be served from 4:30 until 6:00. There will be festive piano

and trombone music to accompany the supper. This event is free, but it is a fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry, so your contributions are welcomed. Community members are welcome to join in the fun and fellowship as we anticipate the arrival of Lent.

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In Loving Memory Of Stephen Laing (Mr. Bobcat) February 1, 1961 - January 31, 2024 Estes Park mourns the loss of a cherished lifelong resident, Stephen Laing, affectionately known as "Mr. Bobcat."

Born on February 1, 1961, in Boulder, Colorado. Stephen passed away on January 31, 2024, after facing health complications. He leaves behind a community that he touched with his warmth and vivacity, love of music, and constant optimism about sports and about life.

A true son of Estes Park, Stephen was deeply rooted in his hometown.

He graduated from Estes Park High School in 1979, where he excelled in track and field and played on the football team. He also served as the Class President and was active in student council. He helped organize a ski day (back in the day) when the Hidden Valley Ski Area was still open. His impact extended beyond his immediate family as he played a vital role in fostering connections within his high school graduating class of 1979 and other classes. He was instrumental in organizing class reunions and informal gatherings, long after graduation.

Stephen's love for sports, music and culture were regular topics in his conversations.

After high school, he studied Engineering drafting at the Denver Institute of Technology. In 1983, he married Angela Mueller. Stephen worked briefly as a construction draftsman in Denver. He and his family moved back to Estes Park permanently in 1991. For the next 20 years Stephen worked in construction where he designed and built homes in the Estes Valley.

As a devoted season ticket holder for the Colorado Buffaloes, he reveled in the camaraderie of tailgate parties. He led the group in singing the CU Fight song, cooking interesting dishes, and discussing the latest popular topics inclduing the fortunes of his favorite teams. He brought his own brand of cooking delights like elk burgers for pregame consumption which made him a welcome addition to the tailgate parties and after parties. (Or as he often said “Party On” which was one of his favorite quotes from the movie Wayne’s World.) His football loyalties extended to the Dallas Cowboys, much to the dismay of his Colorado based Bronco lovers. He made several trips to Arlington to watch the Cowboys play, and toured the stadium including the locker rooms where the

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attached picture was taken. One of his final wishes was to be known as being a “Dallas Cowboys fan until dead.”

(Said as only Stephen could and loudly). His love for sports was not limited to the sidelines however, as he enjoyed skydiving adventures at the Mile-Hi Skydiving Center alongside his daughter Carmen.

Stephen was an avid fan of the television show "American Pickers" on the History Channel. Additionally, his love for REM, Peter Gabriel and The Who led to concert trips with Carmen and friends. He was a true classic rocker who liked his music loud.

Stephen's daughter, Carmen Laing, was the joy of his life. Together, they shared a love for football games, concerts, skydiving and whatever challenges life offered including trips to Arlington, Texas, where they attended Dallas Cowboys games.

He is survived by his daughter Carmen Laing, former wife Angela Laing, Uncle John Mueller, his mother Paula Steige, Stepfather, Walter Steige, sister Stacia Valley and her husband Daniel Valley, nephews Stuart and Rafe Valley.

A celebration of Stephen's life will take place on February 17th from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Wheel Bar in Estes Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to charity or cause of your choice in Stephen's memory. He asked that you bring a favorite picture, your high school yearbook or photo albums to the celebration of his life, where you can expect some wonderful stories and loud music. Party on!

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Public Notice is given January 24, 2024 that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor has been filed with the Larimer Court. The petition requests that the name of Haven Dawn Doleman be changed to Haven Dawn McGill.

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